Ark Chess Player.

7:53 pm Cloudy, visibility 10 km.

Bojie District outside Longmen City, Luoti Prefecture.

Following the directions of the Lungmen personnel, the Rhodes Island ships docked smoothly in the designated area.

As the ship slowly cooled its overheated Originium engine system, thick white fog billowed from the exhaust pipes at its base, surging in like a tidal wave and instantly covering the ground with a thick layer of snow. Illuminated by large spotlights, the steel behemoth appeared to be lying prone, emitting a deafening snore.

The Lungmen guides stood skillfully on the high platform, clad in bulky protective suits, crouching sideways inside the shelter. They avoided the scorching steam that could cook a human body and the Originium particles that would inevitably be produced by Originium fuel.

Originium is the cornerstone of industrial progress in Terra, maintaining the operation of nations and upholding world order.

The world's industrial development is now inseparable from Originium. With the innovation of Originium engine technology, more and more Originium is being used as an energy source by various countries. Even though Originium brings Oripathy, which currently has a 100% fatality rate, no country is willing to give up Originium energy. Giving it up means falling behind, and falling behind means being vulnerable to attack.

If you don't develop it, someone else will.

Once others have developed, you won't have the chance to develop.

This is why the Colombian Federation surpasses other countries in military, technological, and industrial fields.

The Colombian Federation was the first to choose the path of Originium industrialization. After its successful development, it began to engage in underhanded tactics in an attempt to prevent other countries from following the same path.

Every year, we hear the voice of the Federation of Colombia, which proposes a series of international laws to various countries, requesting their signature. These include the Free Trade Partnership Agreement, the International Originium Concentration Control Rate Agreement, the International Federal UNESCO Agreement, the International Agreement on the Management of People Infected with Oripathy, the Statute of the International Criminal Court, and the International Public Health Agreement, among others.

Initially, the name of the Colombian Federation was quite impressive, and its purpose was quite in line with sustainable development, as an example.

The Free Trade Partnership Agreement (FTA) is designed to promote multinational economic and trade cooperation and to facilitate international trade liberalization.

The International Originium Concentration Control Rate Agreement aims to control the increase in the average Originium particle concentration in Terra to a low level, and to prevent countries from recklessly abusing Originium resources in pursuit of technological development, which could lead to a rapid increase in the world's Originium concentration.

According to statistics, the concentration of Originium particles in the air is increasing every year. At the current rate of Originium industrial losses, Terra will become a wasteland in 230 years. Everyone will have to wear a filter mask and oxygen tank to travel, the infection rate of Oripathy will rise endlessly, and the end of the world will be imminent.

The International Federation of UNESCO Agreement is designed to promote international cooperation in education, science and culture, to facilitate mutual understanding among peoples and to maintain world peace.

The International Agreement on the Management of People with Originosis and the International Public Health Agreement share similar objectives: to improve the treatment of people with originosis, reduce prejudice against patients, and educate the public about the transmission routes and infection channels of originosis.

Oripathy is almost entirely transmitted through Originium dust and is associated with prolonged contact with Originium or Originium products. Wound infection and blood contact also significantly increase the infection rate of Oripathy.

Recently, some scholars have published papers on symptoms of Oripathy occurring in relatives, but these are rare cases and could easily cause widespread panic. To reduce the occurrence of cases where relatives turn against each other due to Oripathy, the scholar's research has been shelved, its public exposure reduced, and subject to regulatory measures.

In fact, it's not just this area of ​​research; many more similar conclusions are subject to the same regulations...

The Statute of the International Criminal Court was established with the aim of protecting international human rights and combating international crime through criminal law.

These treaties, proposed by the Colombian Federation, were signed by almost all countries, except for the Ursus Empire, which disregarded them.

It is worth mentioning that, in the past three years, the Colombian Federation has refused to participate in any of the aforementioned treaties, arguing that they put Colombia at a disadvantage while benefiting other countries. Others have claimed that the agreements are inconsistent with their policies and detrimental to Colombian military personnel, diplomats, and politicians.

The Colombian Federation also claimed it would reopen negotiations to seek a fair agreement for itself. However, to this day, the Colombian Federation hasn't uttered a single word, only adding to the absurdity.

However, through this maneuver, the Colombian Federation successfully curbed the development of the Originium industry in most countries.

Moreover, as the Colombian federal government's international standing becomes increasingly precarious, it is further exploiting the rights of those infected with Oripathy.

The rapid development of the Originium industry often requires a large workforce. These professions, involving prolonged contact with Originium and an extremely high rate of Oripathy infection, naturally attract few healthy individuals. Consequently, there is a high demand for Oripathy infected individuals, whose benefits are far less than the standard benefits of social security, housing fund, eight-hour workdays, weekends off, and compensatory holidays.

Contrary to the high-risk, high-reward nature of their profession, those infected with Oripathy suffer extremely poor treatment, with their basic needs, including food, shelter, and the right to life, not being guaranteed. This is true in almost all the states, whether it's the Ursus Empire, the Federation of Colombia, or Rembiton.

The infected at the Originium mines are like expendable resources, the infected at the Originium refineries are like prisoners, and the infected at the Originium processing plants are like criminals sentenced to death.

If there were no Oripathy infected individuals, allowing ordinary people to work in the Originium Industry would naturally create new infected individuals, leading to an endless vicious cycle.

This world cannot exist without Originium, nor can it exist without those infected with Oripathy.

Even so, people still cannot stop, nor should they stop.

"..."

Standing on the deck, Lin Lu gazed out. When he woke up in his private ward, he could see the bustling trading city of Lungmen in the distance, a steel jungle of countless buildings. Now, seeing it up close, an indescribable sense of intimacy and familiarity welled up in his heart, as if he had lived in a similar city long, long ago.

Before setting off, Lin Lu made a point of learning about information related to Longmen.

Longmen is a mobile city-state ruled by Wei Yanwu, a statesman from the Yan Kingdom. Wei Yanwu is wise and courteous, but also skilled in strategy and ruthless in his methods. He enjoys high prestige within political circles. Through unique diplomatic and commercial strategies, he has enabled Longmen, this isolated city, to navigate political relations with various nations with ease, earning him the reputation as one of the most outstanding leaders of his time.

The information about this Lungmen governor also includes Kal'tsit's comments about him.

"Wei Yanwu is more of a businessman than a politician. He can treat everything in his hands as a commodity, including life, which is extremely dangerous."

This intrigued Lin Lu, who couldn't wait to see what kind of expression such a person would have when they suffered a complete defeat...

With this in mind, Lin Lu perked up and continued searching for information about Dragon Gate in the data-driven spiritual realm.

Lungmen has no clear political stance and is currently focusing its planning on economic and military development.

What's interesting about this city is that industries prohibited in some traditional cities have special channels of operation in Longmen.

For example, intelligence, Originium, medicine, weapons, contraband leaked from the black market, and... people.

Beneath Lungmen's glamorous exterior lies a dark side: ruthless pursuit of economic development at all costs. However, Lungmen also possesses reasonable and effective management methods for these industries. There is considerable organizational discipline and coordination at all levels; they are adaptable and capable of taking a hard line. Organizations and entities deemed extremely dangerous and posing a threat to Lungmen's citizens will be ruthlessly purged.

Therefore, the entire city of Longmen is in a state of "high degree of freedom for the people and centralized management by the top leadership".

The power of Originium Technology imbues this city with vibrant energy, attracting freedom-loving individuals and apolitical groups who make a living within its walls. Lungmen is like a jewel in the Intercity Federation, a highly prosperous free trade metropolis where cultures from various nations blend together.

Not only that, Lungmen is also a city that is relatively tolerant of people infected with Oripathy... but that's about it.

Even the most lenient cities that treat infected people are only less cruel compared to other countries.

"Lü, what are you looking at?"

A red-clad figure quietly arrived beside Lin Lu.

"It's nothing, just some feelings."

Lin Lu turned around, his gentle gaze sweeping over the visitor from top to bottom.

“This dress suits you very well, Mila.”

"really?"

Lyudmila turned slightly to the left and right, revealing a deep blue Rhodes Island standard hooded jacket, a white combat suit made of the finest material and specially sewn, a black tie held high by towering peaks, an orange-red leather belt around her waist, and dark trousers.

Compared to the clothing style of the regicide in the past, she now looks like a delinquent girl who has been skipping school and fighting for years and has been forced to take a job as an office worker.

Based on the Kingslayer's combat experience, Kroos refined the details of her clothing, making special adjustments for certain combat environments. While meeting combat requirements, she also maximized the comfortable wearing experience she was familiar with. For example, the Kingslayer no longer needed to bind her chest, instead wearing a close-fitting, breathable lace bra. She no longer had to endure the discomfort of her chest binder being soaked with sweat in the sweltering summer heat, and it wouldn't hinder her combat operations.

"Is it beautiful, Ritsu?"

Lyudmila pointed to the mask on her face, which was white and had emoticons changing on it.

“(〃'▽'〃)”

Designed by Rhodes Island's chief engineer, it boasts a powerful ability to filter harmful gases from the outside world, possesses a self-cleaning effect, and significantly enhances the Originium Arts of the Kingslayer. Furthermore, the emoticons on the visor can instantly reflect the girl's mood, adding to her charm.

Practical and stylish, it's truly an essential gadget for home and travel.

The current price is 4,000 Lungmen Dollars, paid by Lin (Kal'tsit) as a congratulatory gift for Lyudmila's joining the company.

The Kingslayer has officially joined Rhodes Island!

She should now be called Rhodes Island's newest special agent, with a talent potential of six stars.

Lin Lu smiled and said, "It looks good."

The kingslayer smiled, his eyes crinkling into crescent moons: "Is the mask prettier or am I prettier?"

"Of course you're prettier."

"(≧O≦)!?"

The kingslayer shuddered, caught off guard by the sudden, direct attack, and finally pulled his loose hood over his flushed face.

Lin Lu remained calm as he looked at Lyudmila's attribute data and couldn't help but smile.

[Physical Strength] Excellent.

[Battlefield Mobility] Excellent.

[Physiological tolerance] Excellent.

[Tactical Planning] Excellent.

[Combat Skills] Excellent.

[Originium Arts Adaptability] Average.

Lin couldn't help but exclaim, "It's beautiful, really beautiful, so beautiful!"

These stats and attributes are simply amazing; Lyudmila is the most dazzling newcomer on Rhodes Island.

"Okay, okay! I know! Stop talking!"

The Kingslayer flashed behind Lin Lu, seemingly lacking confidence in her appearance. She couldn't recall wearing such beautiful clothes since she was five. The new outfit was so pristine that she felt hesitant to move. In contrast, her old clothes—a dirty gray shirt, patched-up leggings, and a coat that hadn't been washed in ages—were different. She did whatever she wanted; barefoot, she wasn't afraid of those wearing shoes, and getting them dirty was no big deal.

Like Cinderella, who was suddenly dressed in a gorgeous gown and became elegant in every gesture without even realizing it.

The kingslayer pouted and muttered under his breath, "Why do I have to go to Lungmen? Won't I get chased out with a broom if I go into such a big city?"

"How could that be? If anyone dares to chase you away with a broom, I'll fight back for you and make them beg you to come in." Lin Lu chuckled. "From now on, you'll just follow me. Wherever I go, you'll go. If anyone bullies you, I'll bully them back."

"Hmph, you always say that, and you always run faster than anyone else!"

The King Killer muttered under her breath, her nose twitched, and she frowned, slowly releasing her grip on Lin Lu's clothes.

"Doctor, the car is ready!"

Amiya, who had keenly noticed the Doctor flirting with a girl, quickly arrived at the scene, her smile quite bright, her gaze towards the King Killer filled with competition.

Amiya has not forgotten that on the day she rescued the Doctor, he went so far as to sever ties with Rhodes Island in order to save the Kingslayer who was trapped in enemy territory.

"I'm going to pick up my people."

It's clear that Amiya was completely devastated at that moment; she felt wronged, sad, and wanted to cry.

Amiya ended up compiling a three-digit list in her mind... Good heavens, why is it three digits... Among the women connected to the Doctor, besides Dr. Kal'tsit, the Kingslayer was probably her strongest competitor.

According to the information Amiya obtained, before the Doctor founded the Army Without Borders, he had two very close people by his side.

One was a Sarkaz woman with silver horns, and the other was a red wolf.

Now the red wolf has appeared...

So, where are the Sarkaz women of Silverhorn?

Chapter 164 Enemy Attack

"Doctor, after this mission begins, we will be settling in Lungmen for a period of time. Rhodes Island's daily work will require you to handle it through your mobile device. The PRTS system will provide you with the necessary assistance to ensure that your workflow is not disrupted."

Amiya carefully straightened Lin Lu's coat, standing on tiptoe to smooth out the wrinkles on his clothes.

Lin Lu nodded, raised his hands to pull up his hood, and at this moment he was the Doctor of Rhodes Island.

Amiya carefully checked Lin Lu's clothing for any flaws, and finally nodded in satisfaction. At the same time, she turned her head and glanced at the third person inside the elevator.

"Ok?"

The kingslayer felt uneasy under Amiya's gaze and instinctively stood in the corner.

Amiya's eyes held no hostility, but the Kingslayer could sense a strong aggression.

"I haven't offended her at all... I haven't taken any food from her, so why is she looking at me like that?"

The regicide muttered to himself, his little brain, which had always been rusty from laziness, quickly starting to work, trying to figure out the reason.

I understand!

This little girl—is she interested in me?!

The regicide was suddenly enlightened, as if a door to a new world had been opened!

Even the emoticons on the mask reacted and became shy.

Am I really that charming? The Kingslayer glanced down at his new clothes somewhat awkwardly, then looked at the stainless steel wall of the elevator.

The mirror-like wall reflected a version of herself she had never imagined. Her breasts, bound by strips of cloth for years, became even more erect after she put on her bra, and the high-pressed top made her tie slide in a pleasing arc. Her persistent exercise also made her waist appear slender and delicate, without an ounce of fat. It was more like she hadn't eaten much meat before coming to Rhodes Island... The Kingslayer continued to drift her gaze downwards. Perhaps because she was wearing tactical boots, she stood much taller, exuding the aura of a powerful woman.

That's it, that's it.

The regicide seemed to be deep in thought. She shifted her gaze from the wall to Amiya, scrutinizing her carefully from head to toe.

After all, she's still just a child. To be given the title of CEO at such a young age must mean she's insecure about her height, right? She must also long to one day be as graceful and elegant as me, right? The Kingslayer concluded in his mind, straightening his back as his alluring, mature breasts trembled slightly.

You must set a good example for your children!

The regicide was lost in thought, completely unaware that the surrounding air had grown much colder.