Ark: The Cycle of Light and Darkness

【Dr. Hemmer, I'd like to ask you to take a look at this case. 】

Kelsey did not provide any explanation for Hemmer's question, but handed a folder across the table.

【okay……】

Helmer took the medical record from Kelsey's hand somewhat casually. In her opinion, this might be a test for herself by Kelsey, an expert in the field of Originium Disease.

However, the next second, her slightly narrowed eyes widened, and then she slammed the pathology report on the table.

【This is impossible! Do not make jokes!!】

【The fusion rate of somatic cells and Origin Stone is 46%?! The crystal density of blood source stone is 3u/l? Even if they die...even if they die from infection, they don't have such a high value! Please don’t make fun of patients casually!! 】

However, Kelsey just looked at Hemo calmly, and the latter calmed down after taking a deep breath.

【……Please explain, Dr. Kelsey】

【Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to make fun of patients. ]

Kelsey looked directly into Hemer's eyes, ignored the way the other person stared at her, and said calmly: [In fact, although I can't reveal the identity of this patient to you for the time being, I can tell you very clearly. , this person is not only alive, but healthier than most non-infected people】

【How is this possible?……】

【That's true, Dr. Hemmer. ] Kelsey said calmly: [Whether you believe it or not, this value was less than half of what it is now two days ago.】

【Rapid growth? This is...a sign of the final stage of Originium Disease!】

【yes……】Kelsey breathed a sigh of relief: [Theoretically, with such a disease, the patient's body will rapidly weaken, multiple organs will fail, and a large number of Origin Stones will grow on the body surface - soon, the patient will die. It will also become a new source of infection. This is unanimously recognized by the medical community as a symptom of the late stage of Originium disease.】

【That, that person——】

【……Nothing happened at all. The Origin Stone didn't seem to regard it as a host at all, but more like - it integrated itself into his body. ]

Kelsey took up her pen and circled several values ​​​​on the pathology report: [Look here - the internal organs and body surface parts of the patient that were damaged in the previous battle are theoretically the parts most likely to cause secondary infection, not only Heal quickly under the action of body cells catalyzed by Origin Stone, and even become healthier than before.】

【It was as if... some kind of invisible will was controlling the Source Stone to be used by his body...?……】

Helmer glanced at the pathology report blankly, and then looked at Kelsey as if he were looking at a monster: [If... if this thing is true... then……】

【Then the whole world will vie for him—and then study the secrets of his body. 】

Hemo's fists clenched

【But aren't you afraid that I will... reveal this matter to Rheinland Life?】

【You will not. ]

Kelsey shook her head firmly, with a trace of ridicule flashing in her eyes: [First of all, I didn't even tell you the patient's name, and secondly, you don't have the ability to take this medical record out of this office - even if you have it, If you report these data, you will only be treated as a madman by others.】

【——For example, just now, didn't you think that I was just joking with you? 】

Hemo took a deep breath, then nodded dejectedly.

【You know my weaknesses very well, Dr. Kelsey. I really... really need to find a way to suppress or even completely solve the origin stone disease.】

【You are a top researcher, I have no doubt about it. ] Kelsey took back the medical record and stood up from the chair at the same time: [My experience in clinical medicine will definitely contribute to Rhode Island’s research.】

【Then I can only pray that this research can be completed as soon as possible. 】

With a wry smile, he stretched out his hand and shook it with Kelsey. Hemo knew clearly in his heart that he might not have truly joined"Rhode Island" until now."

…………Dividing line………… three days later

【We can only send you here, Miss Aiyafala, and Mr. Edge. I wish you all the best in your inspection in advance! 】

The Rhode Island Guards operator in work clothes waved to the two people at the bottom of the gangway, and the two people also waved. Soon, Rhode Island's spaceship disappeared from sight.

This is the wasteland in the country of Letania. Not far away, a small mobile city is nervously preparing to deal with the nearby volcanic disaster that may erupt at any time.

According to the agreement, Levi and Eyjafala will stay here for four days in order to closely observe various data when the volcanic disaster is about to take shape.

【Eyjafala, I know you want to go near the volcano now, but our equipment still needs to be sorted out, and the issue of supplies must also be taken into consideration. 】

Seeing the girl next to him almost sinking in her eyes as she looked towards Mount Katla in the distance, Levi had to cough and speak as a reminder.

【oh oh! Yes, then let’s hurry into the city, senior! 】

The population in the wasteland is not very large, and most of them are even mildly to moderately infected. However, Leitania is one of the few countries with a loose policy towards infected people, and it actually allows infected people in the wasteland to come together. Migrate into cities to avoid volcanic disasters.

Of course, Eyjafala and Levi were admitted into the city with Rhodes Island employment certificates.

In recent years, Rhode Island's good deeds have earned it praise in many cities, even in a small place like this.

This small town called Vic is a small one among the many mobile city-states in Letania. Due to its remote location, it is even impossible to contact the nearest Rhode Island resident office.

However, Levi and Eyjafala were originally here to perform separate missions, so even if they did not get the resources of the ship, it would not be a big problem.

【So let's go over the plan again... Today we will purchase the supplies we need in the city for three days, and at the same time collect some data in the atmosphere.】

【——Then we will spend the next three days collecting specimens and comparing data in the wilderness and near volcanoes, until the fourth day when the Rhode Island spacecraft will pick us up. 】

Ayyafala answered quickly, as if he had memorized all the procedures in his mind.

Levi smiled and took her hand, making the latter blush.

【But before that, we still have to find a place to live, so——】

【——The time of hide-and-seek has begun. 】

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