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"is it?"

Yinlian smiled slightly and deleted the data from the recording pen in front of Lin Lu.

"Doctor, you really have a wicked heart~"

Chapter Sixty-Seven: What kind of person do you take me for?

Rhode Island Medical Center.

Lin Lu slowly opened his eyes, a flash of cobalt blue cold light disappearing in an instant.

The silvery star chart was reflected behind him, blooming like a totem.

Brilliant fluorescent light surrounds the star chart, its radiance flowing and weaving together to form twelve Roman numerals.

"I'm back..."

Lin Lu murmured to himself, while observing his surroundings.

It seemed that time stopped at that moment when he fell into the deep spiritual realm.

Kal'tsit and Amiya's sleeping faces, nestled together, remained frozen in memory. The scenery outside the French windows was frozen in that moment. The trajectory of the massive Rhodes Island ships was halted by an invisible force, and even the hands of the clock stopped moving.

"The mark of Ibitas...?"

Lin Lu muttered to himself as he picked up a pen from his desk and tossed it upwards. The pen continued to rise after leaving his hand.

Lin Lu silently counted in his mind. When he reached the third second, the pen reached the peak of the kinetic energy he had given it, and as he expected, it stopped in mid-air, failing to fall to the ground due to gravity. This was enough to make Newton roll out of his coffin and shout, "Give me back my apple!"

The power of time.

It's the dream of so many boys.

It can even leave a separate column on the pink app.

Imagine this: when your mom calls you to pause your game and go eat, you time-stop, run off to finish your meal, and then come back to play. You don't even have to painstakingly explain to your mom the complicated theory that MOBA games can't be paused. That kind of golden experience is every gamer's dream. I used to be a professional gamer myself, until my mom unplugged my internet cable.

Is there anything greater than this?

No!

However, it clearly involves power at the level of divine authority.

Lin Lu, however, was not excited at all; in fact, his calmness was somewhat frightening.

"Did I... also have this power in the past?"

When Lin Lu examined his own heart, the answer was clearly beyond his expectations.

He was increasingly confused about who he used to be.

Lin Lu sighed softly, placed his hands on the desk, and looked at the sleeping Kal'tsit and Amiya.

Finally, his gaze settled on Kal'tsit's slightly pale lips.

"Gulu."

A longing sound came from his throat.

"No, no, no, I didn't think about that kind of thing!"

Lin Lu shook his head, dismissing the boy's growth plan that had been brewing in his mind.

It must be Anemone's fault! It's all her fault! She's caused his IQ to plummet. The ignited lust hasn't been suppressed yet; he's in a restless state, clamoring to transform into a Suzhou fire hydrant.

Just you wait, Anemone! One day I'll get used to your stupidity, catch up to your level, and defeat you! Anemone!!

Unaware that he had fallen into the fifth layer of the anemone trap, Lin Lu unconsciously became more playful and moved closer to the sand sculpture.

Lin Lu exhaled softly, focusing his mind on the star chart behind him, which resembled a halo. With a thought, the entire process flowed smoothly, as naturally as manipulating his ten fingers. He could vaguely smell the unique damp scent of Ibitas, as if the petite girl with silver twin ponytails was right in front of him.

Wait, this doesn't seem like an illusion?

Lin Lu was startled and raised his hand to touch the top of his head.

He felt a familiar, comforting touch as he removed the thin cotton pad that had been attached to his head.

Epitas Limited Edition Pure White Panties with a 7-day shelf life, no odor, and no need for washing, complete with lace trim and a blue bow.

Convenient, portable, and highly portable; a must-have for every home.

Damn it! How is this thing still here?!

Just then, the star chart dissipated, returning to the lake of his consciousness.

The office clock, which had been stopped, finally started ticking, making a crisp "tick-tock" sound.

"uh-huh……"

Amiya, fast asleep, twisted her shoulders and buried her head in Kal'tsit's chest, seemingly murmuring because of a lack of happiness.

Kal'tsit, half asleep, rested her chin on Amiya's head and reached out to stroke the little rabbit's back, muttering to herself.

"—!!"

Lin Lu, with lightning speed, tucked his uniquely scented panties into his chest, striking a serious work pose. He couldn't help it; his current clothes were Rhodes Island's custom-made hospital gowns—ultra-thin, stretchy, and comfortable against his skin. They were specifically for medical examinations and didn't even have pockets.

He instinctively tightened his belt on both sides to prevent the thing from falling out accidentally.

"Calm down, calm down... Do a set of five years of college entrance exam simulation to calm yourself down."

Lin Lu brushed his wet bangs aside and took it upon himself to start Kal'tsit's computer.

As Lin Lu's fingerprint touched the power button, he clearly felt the hidden surveillance cameras in the corner of the office all pointed at him. The PRTS logo immediately lit up on the electronic screen, and a bright red warning sign flashed by, seemingly forcibly suppressed by an invisible force.

Lin Lu frowned slightly and murmured, "This is..."

"Please don't worry, Doctor. The PRTS system automatically detects the valuables of Level 8 personnel. This is normal. If it weren't for me, PRTS would notify SWEEP to carry out armed suppression 30 seconds after detecting the fingerprint mismatch. The SWEEP team has the authority to issue an elimination order."

An anemone that had appeared out of nowhere was perched on the back of the office chair, and two heavy clumps of cotton were pressing down on Lin Lu's head, the soft texture continuing to sink.

"Doctor, aren't you going to thank me?"

"Ah, puff puff..."

"Doctor? What are you saying?"

Anemone glanced down at Lin Lu, who was about to drown in "brainwaves" and "shampoo," and quickly propped herself up to move to the side.

"Pfft—do you want to kill me?!"

The anemone tilted its head innocently, looking aggrieved, and said, "Wouldn't it be better to drown in your ideals?"

"My ideal isn't just about breasts!! You know what black stockings are? You know what black stockings are!!"

"understood!"

The anemone cleverly spread her hands, transferring the operator's data to the digital spirit realm, along with the operator's resume, much like a dating website interface.

"Vanguard Operator Texas, her stockings are 30D."

"Sniper operator Provence, her stockings are 60D."

"Franka, the chemical defense operator and guard operator, has 15D stockings."

"This last one is absolutely amazing! Highly recommended! Legs to swoon over, the queen of Rhodes Island's black stockings! Skyfire, an operator from the 'King's Staff'! Ultra-thin black stockings and plump thighs, they even have a battle-damaged effect when arousing desire, offering a multi-layered experience. A man's romance is piloting a Gundam! A battle-damaged Gundam! Miss Skyfire's body temperature is abnormal, no safety precautions needed. And she's the kind of Feline that perfectly hits your XP, Doctor! Should I contact her now? I'll provide you with a complete strategy plan, and within three days you'll be spending an unforgettable night with her on the office sofa!"

Anemone was so excited, as if she were the doctor herself, that she even slightly lifted her still-unrepaired, tattered maid's skirt.

"If you're not satisfied with any of these, how about mine? I'm wearing 0D barefoot!"

"Who do you take me for?!"

Lin Lu suddenly stood up, pointed at the dating website of the Spirit Realm, and loudly rebuked Silver Lotus.

"I need all the information on Skyfire, right now!"

Chapter Sixty-Eight: The Doctor's Treasure

I don’t know how long I slept.

Amiya groggily opened her eyes, raised her hand to rub her sleepy eyelids, but her palm was met with an incredibly hard and cold touch.

Amiya blinked, and the hazy vision finally took in the jumbled information, transmitting it to her dazed brain.

She found herself tightly embracing someone, able to feel each other's breath.

This is a face that is both familiar and unfamiliar. It is familiar because this person accompanied her for a very, very long time.

What was unfamiliar was that this was the first time in three years that Amiya had seen Dr. Kal'tsit with such a relaxed expression.

A childlike, innocent, and bewildered sleeping face appeared on Kal'tsit's usually cold and aloof face, and it suited her surprisingly well.

Dr. Kal'tsit, what kind of dream are you having?

Amiya was curious, but she dared not read Dr. Kal'tsit's mind.

She had tried it once, and as a young girl, she almost went berserk and lost control because of it. This was also the first time she had been scolded by Dr. Kal'tsit. But Kal'tsit didn't dare to say more, for fear that Amiya would not be able to bear it and would collapse. But this strong girl still overcame her fear with her own strength.

Even now, Amiya's dreams are filled with pools of blood that stretch up to her chest, the countless corpses of Sarkaz soldiers with demonic horns trampled upon, and the Tower of Babel seemingly raining, countless scarlet raindrops dripping from the ceiling. True demons howl wantonly, a mixture of laughter and tears, indifferently severing the heads of the living, endlessly repeating the simple action: raise a hand, swing the blade, next.

From initially suffocating and immobilizing people, to now being able to try to observe the appearance of demons in her dreams, Amiya has grown considerably.

"Get some rest, Dr. Kal'tsit."

Amiya smiled slightly, only then realizing that Kal'tsit had pushed most of the blankets onto her.

Even in deep sleep, this protective habit of caring for her cubs was still deeply imprinted in Kal'tsit's mind.

Amiya shook her head and chuckled helplessly. She hadn't expected to be treated like a child by Dr. Kal'tsit again. Before she could even lift the blanket to cover Kal'tsit, she was surprised to find... Kal'tsit was wearing a tattered hooded coat.

There were burn marks and countless holes on it, and even the mask was missing a corner.

Amiya instinctively leaned closer and took a sniff.

—It tastes like a PhD!

The rabbit ears snapped straight up in an instant!

That's right! It's definitely this one! This coat is the one the Doctor wore when he came back from Chernobog. No wonder I couldn't find it for a whole day. It turns out Dr. Kal'tsit had put it away!

Amiya suddenly realized, "Oh, I see."

So sour.

I was the one who draped it over the doctor's shoulders.

Amiya felt incredibly envious, thinking to herself that Dr. Kal'tsit hadn't let her into the central ward to check on the Doctor for the past few days. If she hadn't noticed in her ward that the elite operators' signals had coincidentally converged on the central ward, she wouldn't have known the Doctor had woken up.

PhD……

Oh, right! Where's the professor?

Didn't we agree to sleep together?

Or is it already over? Am I an adult now?

Amiya wanted to check the skirt, but before she could do so, she instinctively looked around and saw the person she longed for sitting in the office chair.

Lin Lu was intently reviewing the documents on his desk, so focused that he didn't even notice Amiya had woken up. There were two thick folders on the desk as well.

Amiya was momentarily dazed, as if the original Doctor had returned.

She remembers that when she was little, she would often pester the busy PhD student.

He taught me to read, tell stories, and learn knowledge.

The professor would smile at her while putting down his work, as if nothing else mattered as she, and spend all his time playing with her. When she got tired, he would carry her back to his dormitory, telling her about his past experiences while coaxing her to sleep.

As the war in Kazdel intensified, more and more people Amiya knew disappeared and never appeared on Rhodes Island ships again.

The doctor's smile gradually disappeared, transforming from his initial warm and gentle demeanor, like a gentle spring breeze, into a blank, expressionless machine.

Once, Amiya finally had a chance to ask the Doctor to play with her, but the Doctor simply shook his head and refused.

Later, the doctor who had been on the battlefield did not return to the Rhodes Island ships for a very long time.

Amiya was terrified.

She feared that the doctor, like the other older brothers and sisters, would never come back.

"...Amiya, you're awake?"

Lin Lu's voice roused Amiya from her reverie. The girl trembled slightly, her gaze towards the Doctor still brimming with emotion—a look of profound sadness. She resembled a lost deer in the city, having forgotten the way back to the forest.