Ark Chess Player.

"What an honor."

Lin Lu shrugged.

Suppressing his anger, Superintendent Chen yelled at the Rhodes Island squad surrounding them, "Get out of the way!"

Lin Lu watched the departing figures of the Guard Bureau squad. He slowly turned his head, and the coverage area of ​​his spiritual domain condensed into a straight line, allowing him to glimpse the sand dunes nearly a kilometer away.

Nearly a kilometer away, the Sarkaz mercenary girl, peering through her binoculars, saw the evil spirit of the Tower of Babel beckoning to her. A chill ran down her spine, and she clicked her tongue in displeasure before turning and hiding behind cover.

W's efforts in spending so much time observing and gathering information about the Doctor were not in vain.

When the doctor stares at someone, although it's unclear how he does it, he can indeed control the information of the target within his gaze. He then combines this information with the person's psychological state to guide, deceive, and manipulate them at will. He anticipates ten steps ahead, giving the illusion that he can foresee the future.

...Why is it that even someone like him couldn't protect a Sarkaz?

W scratched her hair with both hands, not caring about the dust sticking to her body, since she could never walk in the light again anyway.

Her light disappeared on that day three years ago.

"Tsk, it seems that people's fates are always intertwined. They bind and hinder each other. Even the best chess player can be checkmated by some unexpected events. Oh well, it's not so bad. At least things won't go according to that woman's wishes afterward, and that's good."

W muttered to himself, put his hand in his pocket, and slowly took out a small rag doll.

This doll was made in her likeness, and it was the most important person in her life... a final gift to her.

W held the doll, pressed it against his forehead, and gradually buried his head between his knees.

"That's good."

Chapter 347 Sticking Together (4K)

"Amiya, do we really need to get this close?"

Rhodes Island's support team arrived, but all they could be tasked with was packing up the ashes of the Bone Hostages.

Lin Lu personally checked to ensure the skeletal hijackers' regenerative activity factors were completely depleted, to prevent the folly of monsters resurrecting in the base and stealing crystals. The Guard Bureau had already made such a mistake three days prior, directly leading to the explosion of the research institute, the deaths of researchers, and the fall of the Lungmen Administrative Office.

After confirming that everything was correct, the Rhodes Island team brought these research-valuable materials back to the Rhodes Island ship.

The Rhodes Island-developed off-road vehicle, excluding the driver's seat, can basically seat three to four people, and the space is quite spacious...

Lin Lu had originally wanted to sit in the front seat so he could easily switch to the driver's seat in case of any unforeseen circumstances on the return trip. However, Amiya shoved him into the back seat without warning, her movements quite rough. In a sense, she perfectly embodied the demeanor of a corporate CEO at that moment. This pleased Lin Lu somewhat, so he complied with her wishes and sat in the middle of the back seat.

Just as Amiya was about to close the door, the Kingkiller sprinted through the half-open car door at top speed and sprawled onto Lin Lu and Amiya's laps. Lin Lu smiled helplessly, but seeing the Kingkiller's injuries, he reassured Amiya to stay there.

Gavial slowly opened the other car door. She was still curious why the idiot Kingkiller was going to such lengths. Wouldn't it have been easier to just open the door from this side and come in?

As a result, the spacious SUV suddenly became crowded.

The back seat of the car was a mess of Gavial squeezing into Lin Lu's, Lin Lu leaning against Amiya, and a Kingslayer perched on their laps. In a sense, it was like a family of three plus a pet.

This made Scout, the driver of the off-road vehicle, feel extremely gratified. As a friend, a true CP leader, and a long-time Rhodes Island employee who hoped the Doctor could settle down in this land, his only regret was that Dr. Kal'tsit wasn't here... otherwise, just imagining the scene would be enough to make him ecstatic.

The Kaibo Party deeply regrets this.

"No."

Amiya not only refused Lin Lu's request, but she also pulled out her seatbelt, intending to lock herself and the Doctor together. However, because the Kingkiller was lying bent over on their laps, this plan to stick together had to be abandoned.

"Wow."

For some reason, the Kingslayer felt the temperature drop and shivered, instinctively hugging Lin Lu's waist tightly, but strangely, she felt even colder.

Lin Lu smiled helplessly, and obediently hid his hands in his pockets, not daring to take them out.

In such a confined space, if Lin Lu were to accidentally touch someone, with his expert gynecological skills, he could unintentionally make them feel aroused... He was afraid the SUV would turn into a bumper car, and he was also afraid that Jiawei, who was beside him, would give in to him on the spot.

In terms of sheer strength, Gavial could easily grab both of Lin Lu's wrists with one hand and then pin him down with her long, voluptuous legs. She could do whatever she wanted with her other hand. Even if Lin Lu was incredibly skilled in close combat and could fight someone several times his size, he still couldn't stop One-Punch Man Gavial.

Gavial didn't really have any particular thoughts; it was just that everyone else was too afraid of her, so she subconsciously followed Lin Lu and Amiya in their SUV. Whether it was this guy or that guy, whether a new recruit or an elite operator, everyone kept their distance from her, which made her very dissatisfied.

Gavial, however, was helpless. Sometimes, a simple pat on the shoulder meant to be friendly would send someone flying off the deck and half-buried in the ground. In desperation, she disregarded even her staff, ignoring the increased Originium Fusion Rate, and unleashed a spell using the Originium crystals on her skin. A barrage of healing spells—*Ora Ora*—successfully saved the operator she had accidentally injured, but also left her with a psychological scar. For six whole months, she hadn't set foot on Rhodes Island's deck, and the sight of a medical operator made her legs go weak and she kneel on the ground.

Despite being a burly, straightforward D32 woman, Gavial possesses a sensitive heart. She is quite satisfied with her talent for healing magic, even though she was once recognized as the strongest in the tribe, she knows... that brute force has its limits.

When Gavial was young, she witnessed a mobile city speeding across the mountains from the other side. She understood then that she couldn't possibly punch through that hundred-meter-tall steel monster. If her people only knew how to solve everything with force, even if they were doing alright now, they would eventually encounter insurmountable obstacles. Therefore, she tried to make a change, but her ideas were not understood by others. Ultimately, Gavial chose to leave the tribe and see the outside world.

"Over the years, only one person has accepted me and recognized my treatment..."

Gavial's fair, shapely left leg crossed over her right. She turned her head to look out the car window at the reflection of the person inside. The only person who could accept her was now pressed against her shoulder, her warm touch radiating from him.

Gavial closed her eyes and pretended to rest, but she could still faintly hear her own heartbeat.

It's probably a very healthy heart.

very nice.

"It's finally over..."

The kingslayer's head lay on Lin Lu's lap, while most of her body was huddled in Amiya's arms, who had a dark expression on her face, completely unaware that her life was already hanging by a thread.

Why is it so big?

Amiya felt the weight of the Kingslayer pressed close to her and questioned it in her heart.

Isn't this person malnourished? How come she's so well-developed? She's only a few years older than me!?

"Yeah, it's over."

Lin Lu sighed deeply. This long day was finally over. All he wanted now was to go back to Rhodes Island, take a shower, and then go straight to sleep for eight hours. Before bed, he would drink a glass of warm milk and do twenty minutes of stretching exercises. He would fall asleep immediately after getting into bed and sleep soundly until dawn, making sure not to carry any fatigue or stress into the next day.

Even Kal'tsit said he was perfectly normal.

"...Is it really over?"

Amiya murmured to herself, her voice very soft, but the space inside the car was even smaller.

Lin Lu keenly caught Amiya's tone and asked, "Amiya, is something on your mind?"

"Ah, my worries, are they?"

Amiya wanted to pretend nothing had happened; she was used to it, and she had pretended to be someone else countless times that day.

She looked at the Doctor, who was so close to her. With the help of the car's interior light, Amiya could clearly see the Doctor's face as he took off his hood after getting into the car. His travel-worn face still bore traces of blood, and his silvery white hair clung to his cheeks because of the blood. His deep eyes, which always seemed to see through everything, were now filled with worry.

Amiya then remembered something.

In front of the doctor, she didn't need to pretend or force herself.

“You found out, Doctor. I thought I was hiding it well. Yes, I do have something on my mind… just a little bit. I’m used to doing this. I’m the commander, I can’t add to everyone’s burden. Right, Doctor? A leader can give wrong orders, but he can never question the decisions he makes.”

Amiya relaxed her tense nerves slightly, placed her hand on the Kingslayer's arm, and only then did she notice the Kingslayer's injuries. Her tone of voice became bitter.

This battle wasn't just a hardship for Rhodes Island; everyone involved in the war suffered.

"Doctor, I don't understand... I really don't understand."

Amiya's body was trembling.

Her strength increased, her awareness was elevated, but she... grew up too fast.

All these burdens fell on Amiya's shoulders. She persevered through adversity, but her mind was not yet mature enough to understand, comprehend, and accept all of this.

Amiya is still a fourteen-year-old child.

Was it the cruel world of Terra that forced her to take those bloody steps, or was Lin Lu pushing her forward from behind the scenes?

The Kingslayer clearly sensed Amiya's reaction. She fell silent, obediently becoming an Akarin. She glanced at Lin Lu, then quietly turned her head to the other side, becoming a Doraemon.

Lin Lu gazed at Amiya quietly, his gentle eyes watching over her. He didn't urge her, nor did he presumptuously assume he understood her or presume to stand in her shoes.

This is disrespect for Amiya, this is arrogance, this is blasphemy.

“Doctor, I know what we’re doing. I also know that sacrifice is inevitable. But... what I saw in the slums, seeing the Lungmen citizens slaughtering the infected, I couldn’t do anything at that time. I didn’t have the courage to stand directly against Lungmen. I could only try to help those people in the most roundabout way. Why can I only watch people who can be saved disappear before my eyes... when they are within reach, when I can just reach out and do it.”

What shocked Amiya most about what happened today was not the Reunion soldiers launching a suicide attack as martyrs, nor the terrifying destructive power unleashed by the monsters from Upper Chernobog after they descended upon Lungmen, nor even the fact that the Lungmen Guard Bureau, despite having sufficient strength and being well-prepared, was still infiltrated by the Reunion Movement in every aspect of its operations.

But...

The citizens of Longmen.

The New Generation of Dragon Gate is an organization composed of most of the young people in Dragon Gate.

Most of these people are educated, have read books, and have gone to school; they live a carefree life.

They don't have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter, they haven't lost their families, and even Oripathy stays away from them. Because of Lungmen's policies towards the infected, most of Lungmen's infected live in slums and have no opportunity to go to the city.

Even those infected with the ability to survive don't have the time or energy to enjoy the same material life as others. Lungmen's trade policies have brought many novelties to various countries and regions, and their lives are actually quite good, hundreds of times better than others.

These people are already very happy, aren't they?

They already possess a happy life that 70% of the world's population doesn't have.

Why……

Why……

When Amiya learned that these Lungmen citizens were slaughtering infected people just for a mere three thousand Lungmen dollars to enjoy themselves, to relieve the pressure of exams, and simply because they thought it was fun, interesting, and not illegal.

Amiya felt anger, an anger she had never felt before.

She wasn't even this angry about what the Reunion Movement had done in Chernobog.

If the people of Lungmen's justice is to slaughter the infected, then what does it matter if the infected raze the city to the ground?!

Amiya's heart was nearly consumed by rage, plunging her into the abyss. But she had promised someone that she would never be swayed by the voices of past demon kings, never let fragments of history alter her will. That's why she was able to persevere; she was a good girl who would keep her promises.

The events Amiya witnessed in Lungmen made her behavior concise, efficient, and aggressive. She suddenly understood why the Doctor had put so much pressure on her; only in this way could she see the true face of the world.

"Amiya."

Lin Lu reached out and hugged Amiya, letting the wounded girl lean on his shoulder.

"Humans are never satisfied creatures, whether they are Oripathy patients or so-called 'normal' people. Power can drive people mad, and desire can corrupt them. Going from having nothing to holding something precious in one's palm will make one involuntarily crave more. It's like cancer, where malignant cells erode everything, slowly devouring all the good things."

"So, is this land truly beyond saving?"

Amiya asked, the light in her eyes gradually fading. She felt very tired and weary. Then her cheek felt hot. It turned out that Lin Lu had gently tugged at her round cheek. The movement was very light, but it definitely hurt.

"Doctor, are you in Ganzhou?"

Amiya asked somewhat vaguely.

“Listen up, Amiya. You can doubt others, doubt everything, but you can’t doubt yourself.”

Lin Lu stopped squeezing Amiya's cheeks, pressed his warm palm against her face, and said earnestly, "I'm telling the truth, but that doesn't mean everyone is so bad. Has Rhodes Island's efforts today really changed nothing? Because there must be people who have been redeemed because of our actions."

"We cannot focus our attention on just a small Lungmen. The Reunion Movement's attack on Lungmen is a dangerous signal. If the Reunion Movement succeeds, regardless of what Lungmen will encounter, the world will be shaken as a result."

“No country in the world would be condemned for the fact that the pigs raised in its country do not enjoy human rights. Therefore, if we define ethnic groups with different languages, skin colors, and ancestry as pigs in human form, then suppressing, persecuting, or even slaughtering such ethnic groups would not be considered an atrocity that violates human rights.”

"The situation of those infected with Oripathy is so extreme right now. The Reunion Movement is igniting the sparks of a world war; they intend to set the fires burning everywhere. This may be one way to solve the problem, but... it's not the best way. Perhaps the world we live in isn't friendly to us, but it's not our enemy either."

"Isn't this exactly what Rhodes Island is striving for?"

Chapter 348 Doctor, Your Pants Are Wet (5K)

The car became quiet in an instant.

Because Lin Lu said what everyone thought of but dared not say.

Gavial's breathing became slightly rapid. She felt resentful about the situation of the infected and was also encouraged by Lin Lu.

Scout was also somewhat moved. He thought to himself that if Lin Lu became the political commissar of the Reunion Movement, he could probably really ignite the flames. He knew more or less about the Doctor's past and understood the Doctor's former identity. Perhaps no one present knew as much about the Doctor's past as he did; there were some things that even the Kingslayer and Amiya didn't know.

The regicide...

Oh, the kingslayer is asleep.

She was too tired to deal with such complicated matters. Since Lin Lu was here, she could leave all the mentally taxing stuff to him. The King Killer drifted off to sleep, inhaling Lin Lu's scent, and sleepily revealed a silly, unsteady face.

Amiya was very surprised.

This is the first time the Doctor has expressed his views on Rhodes Island since losing his memory.

Lin Lu initially had no other choice; he risked everything to save the Kingslayer, ultimately being severely injured by W and taken back to Rhodes Island by Dr. Kal'tsit. Before that, he had declared that he and Rhodes Island had done everything in their power. Rhodes Island spared no effort to rescue him from the sarcophagus, and he reciprocated with respect by having almost the entire rescue team returned to him.

After that... Lin Lu woke up on a Rhodes Island ship and adapted to life on Rhodes Island as it went.

Having lost his memory, Lin Lu observes the world and his place of refuge with his own eyes. He does not choose to leave, not only to repay Rhodes Island's hospitality, but also because he values ​​the people here.

Amiya whispered, "So what did the infected do wrong to deserve this treatment? In the end..."

Ultimately, it's the fault of human nature.