Ark of the Immortal

Kelsey seems to have divided the action team. It was obvious that she was very concerned about this incident.

Doctor, I will temporarily retrieve Amiya during this operation. You will stay with Amiya throughout the entire process and must not act without authorization.

Kelsey looked at the silent doctor next to her and gave a special warning.

It's not that I don't believe in your ability, but in this group situation, there really aren't many people who can protect you.

I know, just keep talking.

The doctor nodded, and he understood the seriousness of this incident.

After spending so much time in Rhode Island, the doctor was able to learn a lot about this continent just by consulting Rhode Island's literature database, even if he didn't ask questions intentionally.

For example, the organization called the Integration Movement originated in the territory of Ursus and formed a small force on the northern ice sheet of Ursus. Then, in compliance with Ursus' high-pressure policy towards infected people, other infected people continued to join. Integrating the movement, they later selected a great leader and several leaders with outstanding abilities.

But even though they said they wanted to liberate all infected people in Terra, what they did was no different from bandits.

At the beginning, they were a little more restrained and just robbed the supplies transported by Ursus. Later, even some villages and cities were captured by them and became the remains of the retaliation of the integration movement.

Now the entire continent of Terra, after the Chernobog incident. The reputation of the Integration Movement has changed from an infected organization to a terrorist organization.

And Rhode Island, despite its appearance, is a pharmaceutical company. But in fact, it functions as a reception and treatment center for infected people. As long as they are infected, they can come to Rhode Island for treatment. Either pay money or manpower.

Moreover, Rhode Island is indeed using various gentle and good methods to contact various countries, trying to restore the image of infected people in the eyes of these big countries.

The doctor actually doesn't care much about infected people and non-infected people. However, I have been in contact with these individuals in the past few days, and everything is considered normal. Especially under Kelsey's management, Rhode Island may indeed be losing money. But in terms of attitudes toward infected people, everyone is not repelled.

This may be because most people in Rhode Island are infected. But Rhode Island itself is also very good at conveying the thoughts of ordinary people.

Moreover, who said that only infected people are powerful and normal humans are not powerful?

The doctor doesn't yet know Rhode Island's ultimate purpose. But he already roughly understood that Rhode Island wanted normal people and infected people to coexist peacefully.

Therefore, for Rhode Island, it is absolutely unacceptable for the integration movement to blacken the image of the infected.

We just whitewashed things yesterday, and today you are pouring ink again?

All in all, let's handle things like this. Tomorrow is the day when Longmen and Rhodes Island meet. Don't make any mistakes!

Kelsey slapped the table.

Everyone go prepare your own affairs and let the meeting end!

As Kelsi finished her last words, all the elite operators stood up together, picked up the documents in front of them, and headed outside.

They can see that this Longmen Incident is the biggest challenge Rhode Island faces.

It is necessary to prevent the integration movement from intruding on Longmen, end the misery of Chernobog, and restore the reputation of the infected.

So why did you call me here?

The undead man had already put on his armor. He sat on the chair closest to the corner and looked at Kelsi walking towards him.

There's something I want you to help with, and we need your help throughout the entire Longmen incident.

Kelsey said this with a calm expression.

Frankly speaking, we don't have enough manpower, and among the operators who currently have an agreement with Rhodes Island, you are the only one with the highest combat effectiveness. Don't worry, this agreement is still the same as before. Whoever signs the contract will get what you get. The amount of emergency sanity liquid will also be twice as high as before.”

Tell me.

The Immortal still didn't blindly agree to Kelsey's request. He planned to listen before making a plan.

Kelsey glanced to the side, and the doctor understood immediately and went to close the open conference room door.

There were only three people left in the room, and Kelsey also opened her mouth.

If anyone has carefully read all the historical documents of Terra so far.

You will probably find a very surprising explanation in these histories.

Hundreds of years ago, there was not such a shining and developed civilization as it is now.

People lived in small settlements named after villages, and even then there was ore sickness. But at that time, ore disease was not regarded as a symbol of disaster as it is today.

Human beings themselves live in dire straits. Those unknown monsters in historical documents, as well as various strange and weird natural discovery areas, all make the living environment of human beings difficult.

Originium skills were originally called Terra's gift.

Only those with Origin Stone skills can protect their companions from various monsters.

And it was these people with Origin Stone skills who gathered together to form a society and become a city-state.

The earliest Yan Kingdom came from this. They gathered and united, from small villages to building high stone walls to resist the invasion of monsters.

People with power selected from the crowd became the leaders of Great Yan, and the country also experienced separation and reunification, and finally moved towards unity after a huge disaster.

If you ask a great person now, do you believe in gods?

Then you will definitely get this answer.

There has never been such a thing as a god. We, the Great Yan people, always rely on our own hands, and the wisdom and inheritance passed down from generation to generation. Those are just figments of our imagination and cannot be taken seriously.

Yes, the people of Dayan do not believe in ghosts and gods, so they stay away from them.

But for countless years, people in this land have regarded worshiping the gods as the most important festival. They also seriously offered gifts to the gods who spoke out and decided to protect them, in order to pray for good weather. .

In the Dayan Palace, the contemporary Emperor Dayan opened his eyes from his sleep.

His cloudy eyes looked at the general kneeling in front of him, the general wearing armor.

Ah...my dear.

The emperor tried to sit up from his seat, but he could not find the strength.

His weak arms supported the luxurious throne and tried to prop himself up, but he could only barely straighten his upper body.

The two horns on his head were as heavy as a thousand pounds at this moment.

After trimming his somewhat messy beard, the king looked directly at the general who was half-kneeling in front of him.

Why did Aiqing come here this time?

The general, who was half kneeling on the ground, lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice.

I have something important to report, and I have disturbed His Majesty's rest. I hope Your Majesty will atone for his sins.

Say it.

The emperor stretched out his hand and asked the guard next to him to come over and help him stand up a little more, while he sat back a little further.

But even though he felt so uncomfortable just sitting, he was unwilling to stand up even a little bit.

This matter is of great importance. I beg your Majesty to step aside.

The emperor looked very easy-going. He slightly raised his half-closed eyes and glanced left and right.

The guards immediately understood and left through the small doors on both sides, while also closing the side door of the palace.

The emperor was the only one left in the entire palace, and the old general who was half-kneeling on the ground.

As you wish, my General Li.

After the surrounding guards left, the emperor seemed to feel more relaxed. He sat on the throne, changed his position casually, then covered his mouth again and coughed twice.

Ahem!

The voice was slightly louder, but the emperor still lowered his voice as much as possible.

Okay... okay... you don't have to be so nervous, Aiqing, stand up and speak.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

The veteran, known as General Li, stood up from the ground, but still did not look directly at the emperor, staring directly at the ground in front of him, and spoke.

When I return to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit this time, I only want to report two things.

First, the proportion of border defense soldiers who have symptoms of ore sickness has been increasing recently. Often after an expedition, dozens of soldiers who participated in the expedition will suffer from ore sickness. Even if this has happened in history situation, but it should not be underestimated.”

Um.

The emperor nodded and spoke.

Thank you for your hard work, all soldiers. The sergeants suffering from ore disease can each receive some additional monthly salary on top of their basic salary. At the same time, the medical expenses will also be borne by our Great Yan Imperial Court... Ahem! The Great Yan Imperial Court... Take it upon yourself.”

The emperor's cough seemed to be quite serious. He didn't say a few words before he started coughing again.

As for...as for the amount of the reissue, it's up to you, my dear, to consider...compared to human life, these are just extraneous things, so don't be stingy.

Your Majesty is generous, sir. On behalf of the soldiers stationed at the border, I would like to thank you for your kindness!

General Li knelt down again, put his hands on the ground, and performed this great ceremony.

The old emperor waved his hand, as if he wanted to say something, but his throat felt itchy again.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the cough this time, and then asked.

Also, there is one more thing.

General Li stood up again and looked down at the ground in his previous state. He opened his mouth and remained silent for a few seconds.

Then, he said in a calm tone.

Your Majesty, I have come to say goodbye to you.

...

The entire palace seemed to be quiet, and the sharp chirping of birds could be heard coming in through the windows from outside the palace.

well.

The old emperor sighed, nodded, thought for a while, and spoke.

Old Li, how many years have you been guarding the border?

Your Majesty, if the Spring Festival comes in another month or two, it will be exactly fifty years.

General Li's gray hair was combed meticulously, and his beard was neatly trimmed, but the wrinkles on his face were messy like marks from paintings.

He has a strong body and is wearing clean chainmail.

It was impossible to tell that he was a general who had returned to bid farewell to the emperor.

Counting the days, it's time for you to take a rest.

The emperor seemed to have expected this outcome. He raised his dim eyes, looked seriously at the veteran who had devoted his life to Great Yan, and asked.

Your child... I remember, is also in the border army?

Yes, Quanzi has been fighting with me for more than ten years, and I also want to get an official position for him.

The general paused and spoke again.

If I can let him take over my position after I leave, then I will be satisfied.

This seems to be a bit over-the-top. The emperor wants to award rewards, so why is it your turn as a minister to give instructions?

My dear, your son is so handsome. Have you ever thought about coming to me? It would be better for him to rest with the prince.

But the emperor's next words were unexpectedly in a consultative tone.

But this General Li bowed, stretched his arms forward, and closed his palms in a salute.

Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but when Quan Zi marched with me, he had already realized it. Now it is his wish to marry a good wife and take over the position of my minister.

...

The old emperor pursed his lips, the beard next to the dragon's mouth trembled, and finally let out a breath of turbidity.

That's right.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

The old general was so angry that he prostrated on the ground again and pressed his head.

The old emperor was sitting on the throne. For no reason, he was a little sentimental.

The day you went to war was the day I sat on the throne. Fifty years passed by. If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have been able to remember that so much time had passed.

Your Majesty, cherish the dragon body.

You don't need to worry about it. This great inflammation is not my great inflammation, but the great inflammation of countless people.

The old emperor seemed to be sighing, and he continued.

Hundreds of years have passed since our ancestors received help from divine generals, shot down evil ghosts, and enthroned the gods. Everyone in Dayan lives and works in peace and contentment because of these brave generals who have fought successively. How can I not let these things go? In your heart?

Just...ahem!