Ark Chess Player.

This is what happened from the moment he awoke until now. Using his tactical planning and terrain-controlling abilities, Lin Lu quickly disarmed the vanguard team. Just as he was about to subdue the seemingly youngest but actually strongest girl… his hands wouldn't obey him, and he couldn't do anything to harm her.

Even if the body loses its memory, it still recognizes the other person.

"Dr., the basic physical examination is complete. Please allow me to report."

This girl, who looked to be only a teenager, had already completed the initial registration of Lin Lu's physical records. Despite her young age, her skills and experience were quite remarkable. She could quickly complete what she could do without the aid of instruments. However, an accident occurred along the way. When she pried open Lin Lu's eyelids to examine his pupils, the little medical operative suddenly went black and collapsed to the ground, trembling like a newborn kitten, unable to even stand up.

When Lin Lu looked in the mirror and saw his own eyes, he fell silent.

He put down the mirror and closed his eyes again.

"Please say."

The medic twitched her fluffy cat ears, took a deep breath, and calmly said, "Doctor's vital signs are stable, but his blood pressure is high and his body temperature is low. His vocal cords have been affected due to prolonged silence. There are no external injuries, and he is not in immediate danger. However, due to prolonged exposure to cryogenic sleep, he should undergo a month of muscle rehabilitation training after waking up to gradually regain his physical strength..."

The medic turned around and glanced at the Vanguard team members who had been woken up by Amiya, their small heads filled with big questions.

If a person remains unconscious for an extended period without proper medical care, they are highly likely to develop muscle atrophy. When they finally awaken, they may find that simply raising an arm, let alone standing up, is beyond their physical capabilities.

However, the first thing the Doctor did after waking up was to take down all of Rhodes Island's battle-hardened Guard Operators.

Is this the neurology expert and educator recorded in the Rhode Island archives?

The medical operator gently shook her head, banishing the inappropriate thought from her mind. She said earnestly, "I suggest that the Doctor return to Rhodes Island as soon as possible for a second medical examination using professional medical equipment, to avoid failing to detect any risks due to my limited capabilities."

"..."

Lin Lu gazed in her direction, keeping his eyes closed to avoid frightening her into fainting again, his face earnest.

“You are an excellent medical professional, there’s no need to say such discouraging things, it’s not worth it. I will keep your advice in mind.”

"Doctor..."

The little medical operative of the Felin tribe wagged its tail happily without its own urge.

Meanwhile, Amiya, who was walking towards Lin Lu, looked shocked and leaned back slightly, as if she had heard some shocking news.

A cycad blooming?

Vibranium cracking?

Are straight men now able to sweet-talk people?

The doctor who annoyed Dr. Kal'tsit twenty-four times in one day?

The medical operator noticed Amiya's arrival and made room for the two to talk.

"Who are you people?" Lin Lu asked.

“…Doctor, we are your…comrades, we all come from the ‘Rhodes Island’ organization.”

Amiya's expression gradually turned dejected. She clenched her hands tightly and came to Lin Lu's side.

"Doctor, do you really not remember us?"

"..."

Lin Lu did not answer. He slowly reached out and gently pressed Amiya's head.

Amiya neither resisted nor retreated; she could sense the Doctor's confusion and pain at that moment.

A person waking up from a long sleep cannot immediately let down their guard in the face of this unfamiliar world. Because this world is never gentle; the gentle ones are always those who are willing to treat you sincerely.

"Can I trust you?"

Lin Lu rubbed the girl's head. Her hair was smooth and soft, and felt very comfortable to the touch. It seemed that he had been stroked like this before.

"To me, the doctor will always be the most important person, and that will never change no matter what happens."

Amiya raised her hands and placed them on Lin Lu's hands, using this warmth to dispel the coldness in Lin Lu's heart.

"Even if the doctor loses his memory, I will not give up."

Chapter 5 Command, Rhodes Island!

What kind of person was I?

Is he a kind, honest, and good-natured person?

Or perhaps, he is an utterly wicked and wicked person.

I don't know, I have no memory of it.

My values ​​tell me that I may have once been a very idealistic and ambitious educator.

My knowledge tells me that I may have once been a diligent and persistent researcher.

My abilities tell me that I may have once shed blood on the battlefield, a cold and ruthless executioner, repeatedly reaping the bloody fruits of victory with my own hands. I am fascinated by thinking, excited by deciphering, eager to encounter formidable enemies, and I relish the overflowing sense of accomplishment when I destroy high walls.

who am I?

I am Lin Lu, a pitiful person who only remembers his own name.

Even so, there are people who are expecting me, waiting for me, and searching for me.

—Isn't this enough?

"Rhodes Island...that sounds familiar, not bad."

Lin Lu slowly lowered his hand from stroking Amiya's head. He smiled faintly, a smile as warm as the early summer sun.

Amiya stared blankly at Lin Lu. In her memory, apart from a slight smile on the Doctor's face when they first met, he had stopped smiling at some point, and later became completely expressionless. He couldn't laugh, couldn't cry, couldn't get angry; he was like a war machine devoid of emotion, only showing a fleeting emotion in his eyes when he achieved a great victory.

"Seeing your smiling face like that, how could I possibly hope you'll regain your memory..."

Amiya muttered to herself, shaking her head. She no longer knew whether amnesia was a good thing or a bad thing for the Doctor.

For Rhodes Island, the Doctor's existence is necessary and absolute. We need the Doctor's wisdom and strength to make changes.

But what about PhDs?

Is Rhodes Island necessary for the Doctor?

One thing is certain: if the doctor hadn't lost his memory, he certainly wouldn't be laughing.

After all, three years ago...

"If this gives you some space, it's not too bad."

Amiya spoke softly, a faint smile appearing on her youthful face, a smile full of bitterness.

Lin Lu wanted to ask something more, but he frowned, jumped up from the coffin lid, and turned to face the other exits of the basement.

"Amiya, surely no one from Rhodes Island would be wearing a hood and mask in broad daylight, looking like a suspicious person, swaggering around in someone's house?"

"Of course not, you mean—"

"A visitor is coming."

Lin Lu said in a deep voice, and came in front of Amiya to protect her.

At Lin Lu's prompting, Amiya quickly activated her mental perception, and black ripples spread in mid-air.

The noisy sounds came through my senses, growing louder and louder, as if they were very close by, and the outline of a human figure echoed.

“They’re infected.” Amiya frowned slightly.

There were twelve people in total. They acted in an orderly manner and had a clear purpose. They did not seem like people who had fled Chernobog. They seemed more like an infected organization that had started the war—the Reunion Movement.

"Why would members of the Reunion Movement come here?"

"What is the Reunion Movement...?"

"Doctor, we are currently in Chernobog, a mobile city-state under the Ursus Empire. Just four hours ago, an infected organization called Reunion declared war on Ursus and started fighting in this city. We haven't had much contact with them, and we've been avoiding confrontation with them while coming to rescue you, Doctor."

"...Then it seems the other party is an enemy."

Lin Lu moved his limbs, which were constantly throbbing with pain, and quickly devised a perfect assassination plan.

The puzzle-solving Lin Lu did in his mind when he first woke up was not for nothing. Since he could distinguish the movement trajectory of a top assassin from the traces of the battle left at the scene, why couldn't he reconstruct it after he had become completely familiar with the combat environment?

"No."

The person who stopped Lin Lu from continuing his actions was that junior medical officer.

She reached out and blocked Lin Lu's way. Even though she wasn't tall enough to reach Lin Lu's chest, she stubbornly looked up at him.

"It must have hurt a lot."

She carefully observed Lin Lu's changing expressions, clenching her small hands tightly.

“It’s impossible for nothing to happen. No matter how well you hide it, your body will unconsciously send out distress signals. I’ve been watching you. Doctor, your arm convulsed four times, and you’re constantly sweating profusely on your forehead, neck, and back. You can’t even breathe properly while sitting still. Doctor, you’re just good at hiding your pain, and that’s not right!”

"...I knew you were an excellent medical professional."

Lin Lu wasn't angry; instead, he felt a sense of relief, as if he hadn't misjudged the girl, and couldn't help but pat her head.

"Hehehe... Ah, Doctor, please don't change the subject!"

The medical staff were initially delighted to receive the praise, but then they were stunned for a minute by Lin Lu's superb cat-petting skills before they could react.

"We're not just asking for the Doctor's help; we also hope to contribute something in return. Although I've only been with Rhodes Island for two years, your contributions to Rhodes Island are recorded in the database. You are a legendary tactical mastermind; every operator knows of your existence, and every operator hopes to fight alongside you..."

"Doctor, a battlefield fought by one person can only be considered a battle; only when there are multiple people can it be called tactics, right?"

The little Felin girl spoke resolutely, her lips pressed tightly together, her hands clasped tightly to her chest, her eyes showing no sign of backing down.

Lin Lu slowly raised his head, seemingly deep in thought, and finally reached out to rub the girl's head again.

“I take back what I just said. You are not only an excellent medical professional, but also an excellent person.”

"Uuuuuuu..."

The girl was so excited by Lin Lu's skillful touch that she felt almost floating on air.

"Doctor, please don't touch girls' hair!"

Amiya quickly picked up the medical operator, while warily watching the Doctor, even though she had just been happily having her head patted.

I didn't realize! Dr. Diamond has suddenly become so charming and smooth-talking. His emotional intelligence has actually increased after losing his memory?

Lin Lu smiled faintly. He looked at the intruder walking straight towards him from the data perspective, his heart as calm as still water, neither hurried nor impatient.

Amiya, what's your opinion?

Lin Lu chose to leave the decision to the little rabbit.

As soon as he asked the question, Lin Lu felt a wave of dizziness, as if he had said the same thing to someone before...

"—Which one would you like to choose?"

I can't remember that person's name or face; I only have a vague outline.

Lin Lu exhaled slightly, bringing his scattered thoughts back together.

At the same time, Amiya made up her mind and took a step forward, making a decision based on her own ideas.

“Doctor, although you have lost your memory, we have indeed been through a lot together… a lot.”

Amiya perked up her long, thin ears, straightened her back, and responded earnestly: "Perhaps even you yourself don't quite believe it, but I always trust you—with the Doctor here, no matter how difficult the mission, you will definitely bring us victory."

Amiya gripped Lin Lu's hand tightly; his icy palm had warmed up and was no longer bone-chillingly cold.

"Please command—Rhodes Island!"

Chapter Six There are two kinds of people in the world

"It's that simple?"

The Filin medic stared wide-eyed at the Reunion soldiers lying on the ground, bound like crabs.

"Well, it's that simple."

Lin Lu said dismissively, leisurely reaching out to poke the mask of the Reunion Movement soldier. The style of the mask felt familiar.

The Vanguard Squad's Guardians looked utterly bewildered. They were only four people, yet they had defeated an enemy force three times their size without suffering any casualties. They suddenly understood why the database described the Doctor's tactics only with onomatopoeic sounds like "tap! bang! tap!"—it was true, the battle ending completely in just a few minutes.

Under the Doctor's instructions, the Guardian Operators dispersed to designated locations and launched attacks from the shadows in sequence according to the Doctor's signals, and then they won.

The thrill of victory is exhilarating, so exhilarating that it can make one lose oneself in the joy of triumph.

A guard operator, his face obscured by a knitted hat, sunglasses, and a mask, leaned against the wall, breathing softly, staring at his hands in disbelief. He had never imagined he could take down enemies so easily. Through his communication headset, he needed no thought; only the Doctor's voice filled his mind, only the enemy was in his vision, and everything else vanished. As he wielded his longsword, it was as if an invisible hand rested on his shoulders, making each attack fluid and effortless.

Is this the power of a PhD?