Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

“The newcomers are all gone. When the cataclysm comes, the sins committed by these Ursus people will be cleansed.”

The squad leader gently comforted Qi Yan.

With his reassurance, Qi Yan gradually calmed down, and finally let out a soft hum, saying:

"What good is cleansing? My parents won't come back to life, and your lost family members won't come back."

These words were like a sharp knife, piercing the hearts of the Reunion Movement members present.

Everyone was consumed by painful memories.

They are the Integration Movement, the infected, and the oppressed.

Because of the 100% mortality rate of Oripathy, and the Originium clusters that gradually grow on the body surface after infection, they were considered heretics.

Even though regular contact with infected individuals does not lead to infection with Oripathy, no one cares.

They were driven out, shunned, killed, and feared.

Even if they were driven from the city to the ice fields and wilderness, it was not their final destination. Ursus's pickets searched for them all day long, killed them, piled their corpses up like garbage, and used fire to erase any trace of their existence.

"It will all pass."

The squad leader sighed:

"We have a leader to guide us. Talulah will lead us to victory in this war. The infected will eventually stand in the light and face those enemies as equals."

"Hopefully."

Qi Yan returned the dagger to its original owner.

After this chaos, the members of the Reunion Movement were somewhat demoralized. After a hasty looting, they left the shop and moved on to their next target.

Qi Yan silently followed in the group, looking around at the streets.

People tried to strike up a conversation with him, but after only a couple of sentences, they were silenced by his neurotic replies.

Gradually, no one approached him anymore, but everyone's gaze was filled with pity.

The squad leader noticed this scene and let out a silent sigh.

This kid, judging by his appearance, is only a high school student, yet he's been tortured into this state.

Damn Ursus, damn Oripathy!

"Captain, we've arrived."

A reminder from a member of the Reunion Movement pulled the squad leader back to reality from his hatred.

The squad leader looked at the dilapidated building in front of him and led the way inside.

Qi Yan looked at the target with some curiosity, feeling a little strange.

This dilapidated building doesn't seem to have anything worth looting.

But he soon discovered the truth.

Led by the squad leader, the team ventured deeper and eventually arrived at a staircase leading underground.

The squad leader reminded them:

"Yesterday, some of my partners discovered an underground clinic here, but they encountered resistance and didn't get much medicine. We don't know if the people inside are still there today, or how much medicine is left."

Everyone should go and try their luck, but be extra vigilant.

Qi Yan followed the group and soon saw the underground clinic that the squad leader had mentioned.

Upon seeing the sign for the underground clinic, Qi Yan's heart skipped a beat.

Will that legend be inside?

The answer did not disappoint him. When they entered the clinic, they immediately saw an old man sitting quietly in a chair, drinking tea.

His upright posture, even when sitting in a chair, was as steadfast as a pine tree. The old man's hair and beard were white, and the eagle-like ear feathers on his head revealed his race.

A Li Boli.

Beside the old man, a long knife lay quietly, neither drawn nor held in his hand.

Upon discovering that there were actually people inside the clinic, the Reunion members tensed up and quietly gripped their weapons.

The old man noticed their nervousness, put down his teacup, and slowly began to speak:

"Don't be nervous. I'm just an old man and I won't threaten you. I'm also infected."

The old man lifted his clothes, revealing the Originium clusters on his skin.

The squad leader felt somewhat relieved, but he didn't completely let his guard down:

"What happened to those who resisted yesterday?"

The old man pointed to the door: "They moved, but they left some medicine behind. You can take it if you need it."

The squad leader questioned:

"Then why didn't you leave with them?"

“I want to see this clinic more; it is very important to me.”

The old man seemed to ignore the group of Reunion Movement members and became lost in his memories.

Seeing this, the squad leader was a little worried, but he did not take action immediately.

He waved and led his team to search the clinic.

Soon, just as the old man had said, they found a lot of medicine.

For these Reunion Movement members who spend their days wandering the ice fields and wilderness, medicine is second only to food in importance.

"Objective achieved, let's retreat."

The squad leader glanced at the old man, but didn't make things difficult for him. He waved and led his team away quickly.

Aside from his initial explanation, the old man didn't say another word.

Only after the clinic returned to a deathly silence did he look towards the clinic entrance and ask:

Why did you stay?

Qi Yan appeared from the doorway, removed his mask, and walked up to the old man:

"There are some things I want to talk to the old man about."

The old man looked Qi Yan over carefully and asked curiously:

"you know me?"

“General Ursus, Mr. Helag, of course I know you.”

Qi Yan, as if they were old friends, pulled over a chair and sat down.

Herag smiled slightly, not paying attention to Qi Yan's actions, and even took out a teacup and poured him a cup of tea as well.

Holding a warm teacup, Qi Yan took the initiative to start a conversation:

"With your abilities, General, you could easily cut down those who are bothering you until they see your great-grandmother. Why do you let them run rampant?"

Herag gave Qi Yan a deep look and asked in return:

"Aren't you a member of Reunion? Why do you expect your comrades to get hurt?"

Qi Yan shrugged, saying indifferently:

“I can be a member of the Reunion Movement, or I can be a member of other forces. I’ll side with whoever wins. Right now, the Reunion Movement is in the lead, so I’ve infiltrated their ranks.”

Herag was amused by his statement, and his hearty laughter echoed in the empty clinic.

Qi Yan chuckled twice and continued to ask:

"General, you must have seen that Chernobog is doomed. What are your plans now?"

"Just stay alive."

"In that case, I do have a suggestion."

A hint of curiosity flickered in Hrag's eyes, signaling Qi Yan to continue.

Qi Yan coughed lightly and said seriously:

"In a while, a force called Rhodes Island will infiltrate Chernobog. Don't misunderstand, they are not here to fight against the Reunion Movement, but only to rescue people."

But given the current chaotic situation, conflict is unavoidable, and I am overwhelmed with other matters. Two groups are seeking my assistance; I wonder if I could ask the general for help?

Herag took a sip of tea, shook his head, and chuckled:

"So he was just a lobbyist. I'm already tired of the fighting and have no intention of joining any faction."

Qi Yan nodded, not surprised by this.

Hellagur will join Rhodes Island in the future, but that's in the future.

In the main storyline of Chernobog, Hellagur is only a supporting character, observing Rhodes Island with a detached perspective.

What Qi Yan was planning to do was to change this mindset and bring Heragra into Rhodes Island's camp ahead of schedule.

Even though... he himself hadn't actually joined Rhodes Island yet.

Chapter 010 General, you didn't want this either...

Even before joining Rhodes Island, Qi Yan was already shining brightly, full of fighting spirit.

He felt this would be a great resume.

Although Hellagur has gradually become obsolete in the game, he is definitely a Tier 1 character in the story.

At that time, Kal'tsit would be so eager to kneel and beg him to become the head of Rhodes Island's personnel department.

Qi Yan didn't ask for much; seven or eight stars on the Rhodes Island operator files would be fine.

Imagining a bright future, Qi Yan instantly got into the zone and said in a seductive tone:

"General, I know you adopted a foster daughter who is also infected."

I imagine you wouldn't want your adopted daughter's condition to remain uncontrolled.

"...I suddenly have some suspicions that you're here to smear Rhodes Island."

Hrag's fingers twitched slightly, and he almost couldn't resist touching his sword.

Qi Yan chuckled twice:

"General, don't be impulsive. This is just a joke we young people make. Blame the people of Dongguo; it came from their side."

Hrag raised his eyelids and looked towards the door:

"My mind is not changing for the time being. If you have nothing else to discuss, you may leave."

Seeing that the old man was really angry, Qi Yan stopped joking and directly brought out his trump card.

He tossed a piece of Originium onto the table in front of the two of them.

"General, you may examine the authenticity of this source stone," Qi Yan said solemnly.

Herag frowned, not understanding what Qi Yan meant.

These days, are there even counterfeit Originium?

Moreover, this is not a refined Originium, but just ordinary crude Originium.

Normal people would avoid it, but this boy, who looks about seventeen or eighteen, actually carries it with him at all times.

Hera hesitated for a moment, then picked up the Originium and examined it himself.

He then put it down again and nodded, saying, "It's true."

Qi Yan raised his finger, bit it with his teeth, and dripped his blood onto the source stone.

As if hot water had been poured over the snow, the Originium melted rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In no time, the source stone disappeared completely, leaving only Qi Yan's blood on the table, scattered into a red blood flower.

Herrag's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Is the general willing to change his mind?" Qi Yan asked with a smile.

"Did it really dissolve, or did it simply dissolve into your bloodstream?"