Asura in Arknights

Suppressing the inexplicable feeling in her heart, Hemer asked, "I understand, Dr. Kal'tsit, the post-operative treatment you mentioned... does it refer to the treatment for Oripathy after the removal of the Balrog fragments?"

“Yes,” Kal'tsit nodded. “I just examined Ifrit’s body, and I personally think that it’s better to continue with the chimera therapy than Rhodes Island’s medical plan, which means implanting normal Originium crystals.”

Upon hearing this, Hermer frowned. "Could I ask why?"

"of course."

Kal'tsit calmly explained the results of her previous examination to Himer.

"The absorption effect of the Flame Demon fragments has already created a 'point' with high Originium activity in those locations. Even if the Flame Demon fragments are removed, the surrounding environment will not change in the short term."

Himer understood Kal'tsit's meaning immediately.

The reason is the same as why the Originium crystals in the infected person's body cannot be removed by fragments. Those locations already have a weak adsorption effect. If the Flame Demon fragments are removed, new Originium crystals will condense there, which will only worsen Ifrit's condition.

"I'm afraid that won't work." Hamer shook his head with difficulty.

"I don't know how to make the special Originium crystals used in Chimera Therapy, so I can't continue with Chimera Therapy."

Parvis had previously told her that the method for creating special Originium crystals was controlled by the Originium Arts Application Department, which seemed to be a lie.

Hemer couldn't ask Palvis about the production method, otherwise he would definitely guess Hemer's intentions.

After thinking for a moment, Himer said, "The Originium Arts Application Department might know how to make that kind of crystal. I'll go to Base 359 later and ask Director Franks about it."

Base 359?

Kal'tsit glanced at Himer subtly, and Leon, who was not far away, couldn't help but cough a few times.

Base 359 has already run away, who are you going to ask? Even Li Ang didn't expect that Himer would be able to get involved with Base 359 in such a strange way.

To avoid any further complications, Kal'tsit coldly shattered Himer's illusions, "I think... if you want to keep this from Director Palvis, you'd better not hold out hope for this."

“...That makes sense.” Hamer sighed.

There's no such thing as a coincidence in this world.

The unassuming Director Franks was probably framed by Palvis. After hearing Kelsey's words, Himer also gave up on this idea.

Instead of wasting time traveling thousands of miles to the frontier area, it would be better to think more about how to solve the problem.

After a moment's thought, Himer said to Kal'tsit, "The inhibitors you produce, combined with a pollution-free environment, should be able to solve this problem."

Before they signed the agreement, Kal'tsit told Himeru the parameters of the Oripathy inhibitor produced on Rhodes Island.

The inhibitor treatment for Oripathy is completely different from chimeric therapy. It works by inhibiting the activity of Originium and is very effective for acute Oripathy attacks.

The active environment created by the Flame Demon Shards is artificially generated and cannot last forever.

As long as we can get through this period, the problem will be solved.

"I think this plan... is feasible, except that it's a bit time-consuming."

After a moment's thought, Kal'tsit approved of Himer's solution. "But there's a problem: how do you create a pollution-free environment?"

Originium contamination is unlike any other kind of contamination; it can even be said to be an integral part of all life on Terra.

From the air they breathe to the equipment running around them, the people of Terra are constantly exposed to Originium pollution. Even the faint Originium radiation emitted by the equipment during operation is considered part of the pollution.

Anyway, Rhode Island doesn't have a 'sterile room' of that level.

“There’s no need to worry about that, Dr. Kal’tsit,” Hamer pushed up his glasses and replied confidently. “The Ecology Department has been doing research in this area. In addition to Director Muirsey’s Ecological Garden, they also have some small clean rooms there.”

“I have received authorization from the commander-in-chief to borrow a clean room from them.”

Himer said with some regret, "It's a pity that Director Muirsey isn't here... The ecological park she built can almost simulate an environment where there is no Originium at all."

If Ifrit can recuperate there, the long-term effects can be minimized.

Unfortunately... Hemer also knew that Muirsay and Saria were involved in a very serious matter, and she had no right to interfere in those matters.

We'll have to make do with the cleanroom that the ecological department built for now.

At this moment, Li Ang suddenly walked up to them and said, "If it's Muirsey's ecological park... I should be able to help you get access to it."

Li Ang overheard Himer and Kal'tsit's discussion, and when Himer mentioned the ecological park, Li Ang felt it was necessary to step forward.

He could contact Muirsey, who was far away at Base 359. Li Ang felt that... if it was for the treatment of Ifrit, Muirsey would definitely agree to let them use the ecological park.

The premise is that the eco-park should not have an overly complicated identity authentication mechanism, such as only Muirsey himself being able to open it.

Hearing Li Ang say this, Hemer was stunned for a moment, then showed a sincere smile, "If that's the case, then that's really great."

-------------------------------------

Chapter 112

Hamer quickly arranged everything.

Having prepared for a long time, Himeru put in all her effort, and from now on, no one could stop her.

Fortunately, although the people in the structural engineering department looked down on her as an infected person, not many of them actually dared to go against her.

After all, Himer was Parvis's prized student, and in the past two days, Parvis had even delegated his authority to Himer, which speaks volumes about his attitude.

No one without a brain can get into Rhine Labs.

Therefore, Himer successfully obtained the necessary drugs and equipment for the surgery from various departments. Apart from the anesthetics and Oripathy inhibitors brought by Kal'tsit, everything else still needed to be provided by Rhine Lab.

Time flew by and it was already four o'clock in the afternoon. Li Ang was ready and went to the place that Hemer had told him about.

Himer stood there waiting. After exchanging a few words with her, Li Ang learned that Kal'tsit and Joyce were already prepared and had taken Ifrit into the operating room ahead of time to make some final preparations.

Meanwhile, Hamer stayed behind to wait for the others who hadn't arrived yet.

"Well... if you don't have anything else to do, get ready to go into the operating room."

As Hamer spoke, a question suddenly occurred to her, "By the way, do you know the disinfection process?"

Although Li Ang owns a pharmaceutical company, it's true that... a boss may not necessarily know what aspects of his subordinates' work require attention.

Just to be on the safe side, Himer asked one more question.

"If you don't know, you can wait here for a while. When Abel arrives, he will take you to get disinfected."

Abel was one of the two assistants that Himer had hired, and seemed to be a junior colleague with whom she had a fairly good relationship.

He and Li Ang were the only two men in the surgical team. If Li Ang didn't know what to do, he would have to help Li Ang go through the whole disinfection procedure.

After Ifrit removed the shards of the Flame Demon from her body, she was at her most vulnerable, and no mistakes could be made during this time.

"Disinfection procedure? I've been to Muirsey's ecological park a few times. Is the procedure the same as entering there?" Li Ang asked.

“You’ve been to the eco-park? That makes things much simpler.” Hemer thought for a moment and then said, “The requirements for this surgery should be the same as the conditions for entering the eco-park, except that the space here is more limited, so the process will be simpler.”

Those two shower rooms alone, along with ten interlocking airtight doors, take up almost half a floor's space. The structural engineering department wouldn't waste money on something like that.

"No problem."

As he spoke, Li Ang thought of something else, "Right, I also need a box that can shield against radiation to store some things."

"Radiation protection? What are you carrying with you?"

Although Himer frowned, she still found a heavy metal box and threw it in front of Li Ang.

Li Ang glanced at it and thought... it's better than nothing.

Anyway, this thing definitely can't stop the compression of Originium, not even a single one.

Then, Li Ang threw all the compressed source stones he had on him, along with everything except his clothes, into the container.

If anyone tries to take advantage of these things, the hidden Originium particles inside will give them a surprise.

But... I don't think anyone would do something like that, right?

Then, Li Ang controlled the neurotransmitter hidden on his body to shrink into a ball and said, "I've put down everything related to Originium, but I need to bring it into the operating room."

"what is this?"

Upon seeing the shimmering silver substance, Himer hesitated.

This was a substance she had never seen before. Although it looked somewhat like mercury, there were very obvious differences—mercury couldn't defy gravity and float in mid-air like that.

“A new type of casting unit,” Li Ang replied. “This is the transmissive that the Originium Arts Applications Department is researching. I know Director Franks and got some from her to try out.”

"Don't worry, the neurotransmitter has nothing to do with Originium and will not produce any Originium radiation."

"Director Franks has succeeded?!"

An undisguised shock appeared in Himer's eyes.

She also knew the goal that the mysterious Director Franks had been researching, which, without exaggeration, was a great invention capable of changing the entire world.

Himeru's Originium Arts adaptability is excellent, which is why she is qualified to learn the Healing Originium Arts, although the Healing Originium Arts are not essential and are rarely used in actual treatment.

But even if you don't need it, it doesn't mean you can do without it. Healing-type Originium Arts are an essential stepping stone for related jobs.

Countless people have been stopped by the Originium Arts adaptability barrier and forced to choose other paths.

The research on neurotransmitters aims to change this phenomenon and bridge the innate differences between individuals.

Looking back at Terra's past, there has never been a shortage of theoretical masters who didn't understand Originium Arts. If these people didn't need to worry about the adaptability of Originium Arts, how terrifyingly fast would the world's development speed have been?

Just as Himer was trembling with fear at her own thoughts, she heard Leon say,

No.

“We’re still a long way from completing the delivery system,” Li Ang shook his head and said. “Right now, the delivery system can’t be implanted into the human body at all. It can only be used as a high-performance application unit. The only difference is that it doesn’t use Originium energy.”

This is not an advantage; if the neurotransmitter is used as the casting unit, its power will actually be weaker than that of the same type of pure Originium.

Of course, it is also far inferior to the pure Originium that Li Ang hand-crafted.

However... in this special situation, neurotransmitters can actually demonstrate their unique advantages.

The spells Li Ang frequently uses are characterized by high damage and high pollution upon impact, not much different from taking a bath with active source stones.

In normal times, this might be considered an advantage, but now Li Ang is not facing an enemy, but a fragile patient. The amount of radiation he generates... would definitely kill anyone who comes into contact with it.

This limited most of Li Ang's methods, since his ability was to control Originium.

Although the killing intent fluctuations are unrestricted, Li Ang also has to consider Ifrit's fragile soul and the flames she unleashes when she goes berserk... Under these circumstances, bringing a neurotransmitter becomes the best option.

Informing Himer beforehand was also to avoid any misunderstandings.

"I see..."

Hearing that the neurotransmitter research was not yet complete, Himer's expression was very complicated.

She couldn't quite describe her feelings... perhaps a mix of disappointment and relief.

Although rationally he understood that the invention of neurotransmitters was a good thing for all Terrans, Himer also understood that this invention would inevitably destroy the old order.

No one wants to live in a world full of turmoil.

“I know, you can bring it in,” Himer nodded and said.

Even if Li Ang didn't bring out the transducer, but instead brought out a standard spellcasting unit, Himer would still have let him bring it in.

Otherwise, if we can't use magic, how can we fight against the out-of-control Ifrit, or the Balrog?

During past treatments, Ifrit had briefly lost control a few times, and the consequences of those few outbursts alone were enough to give a glimpse into just how terrifying the Balrog truly was.

Himer wasn't so old-fashioned as to tell Li Ang to bring nothing.

The contamination caused by a single casting unit... is still barely manageable in Himer's opinion.

"Alright, then I'll go in first."

Just as Li Ang was about to go to the operating room to discuss the next steps with Kal'tsit, he and Himer heard two footsteps approaching.

"Senior Himer!" x2

Looking back, Li Ang saw two researchers running towards him carrying a large pile of things.

A shy-looking young man with short blond hair and freckles on his face, and a Liboli woman with medium-length black hair and a very cheerful smile.

These must be the two helpers that Himer called.

"Abel, Rami."

Himer quickly went to meet them and took some of the things from their hands, lightening their burden.

"Thank you for your hard work," Hermer said.

The two young men, panting, slowly regained their strength.

Having recovered a little, the young Caprini man named Abel asked, "Senior Hermer, what kind of surgery is it this time? This is so sudden."