Chapter 279
Upon hearing this, the latter's heart clenched, and he began to imagine several terrible outcomes:
"What do you mean? Could it be that the Doctor..."
"No, you misunderstood. We successfully woke the Doctor up and brought him back safely. It's just that he has amnesia and doesn't remember anything from before."
Amnesia?
What's going on here?
Scout found this result hard to accept. He looked around and quickly spotted a hooded man in Rhodes Island uniform. The man's face was completely covered; it was undoubtedly the Doctor.
Amiya saw Scout walk over and, fearing he might do something drastic, quickly followed behind him.
"Mr. Scout, calm down!"
Before she could stop him, Scout was already there:
"The Doctor, was this also part of your calculations? Are you trying to cover up a bigger plan through amnesia?"
The Doctor had only recently regained consciousness and hadn't even figured out what was going on when he was rescued. Looking at the Sarkaz before him, he explained earnestly:
"Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about. And I really do have amnesia, I'm not faking it."
Scout's expression was very serious as he stared at the face beneath the mask, making those around him feel that something was amiss.
If we save a useless person, what does the sacrifice of those Rhodes Island operator matter?
Amiya wanted to protect the Doctor, so she stepped between the two and tried her best to change the subject:
"Mr. Scout, let's not talk about this. There were so many Infected members of Rhodes Island in the city this time, how did you manage to escape safely?"
Scout gave the Doctor a disgruntled look and followed up on the topic Amiya had brought up:
"A red-haired Sarkaz saved us; he must be one of Mister Zhongli's men."
At this point, a member of the Reconnaissance Squad interjected:
"Mister Zhongli is amazing. He cleared out an entire area of infected people all by himself. I thought he was just Medical Operator before, but I didn't expect him to be so strong."
Scout's E5 Squad largely overlapped with Yarbing's second guard squad. After observing Exusiai's battle from a distance, they unanimously concluded that Penguin Logistics' Messenger had arrived on the battlefield.
The main problem is the Special Operations Team's fighting style, which is just too obvious. Not only do they completely disregard defense, but they also take on groups of enemies single-handedly, something that others can't imitate.
Zhongli flew into the sky and summoned a giant rock large enough to cover the entire area. Although it lasted only a short time, anyone on the bell tower who wasn't blind could see it. Based on its observed size, its identity could be confirmed.
Amiya was very surprised when she heard this:
"You read that right, right? Dealing with an entire plot of infected people? That's several thousand people."
The Reconnaissance Squad members grimaced slightly, knowing that their leader didn't believe them.
"Back then, the sheer number of infected people crossing the street was enough to make my hair stand on end. I would believe it if you said tens of thousands, let alone thousands. In the end, Doctor Zhongli took care of them all by himself. Looking back now, he must have secretly intervened during our last trip to Trimon."
Amiya had no recollection of it and looked puzzled.
"Huh, is there?"
"Of course! Do you remember when we passed through Yarbing, Mobile Cities in Ursus, and were about to distribute inhibitors for free in the Slums?"
Amiya nodded, indicating that she remembered.
At that time, the Special Operations Team was tasked with Rearguard, and it is said that they annihilated two regular army units. Later, she led a rescue operation but failed to find anyone, so she returned to her This Ship to regroup.
"I remember, so what?"
The sniper Operator became somewhat agitated when mentioning this:
"If I'm not mistaken, that Catastrophe Meteorite was thrown by Doctor Zhongli. We just didn't know the truth at the time and he easily fooled us."
Upon hearing this, the other Operator recalled a rumor that had circulated on the island for days but had quickly faded from public belief. The idea of summoning Catastrophe Meteorite was considered too outrageous, and no one believed it.
So, it was all true?!
Operator from Team Ace, brainstorming, said:
"So, when we almost encountered an avalanche, it was Mister Zhongli who stopped it?"
"It's very likely that I thought the avalanche stopping was a coincidence and never imagined that he was the one who stopped it. It seems that Doctor Zhongli is really good at hiding his true intentions."
"Yeah, with that kind of skill, why be Medical Operator? It would be much better to Operator."
"Perhaps their medical skills are superior?"
Listening to everyone chatting about a Medical Operator codenamed 'Zhongli', the Doctor, feeling very curious, asked:
"I'm sorry, I can't remember anything right now, and I don't recognize this Doctor Zhongli at all. May I ask if he's Operator from Rhodes Island?"
Before Amiya could respond, another Operator chimed in:
"It's normal that you don't remember him. He was the Penguin Logistics Messenger worked with us while you were lying in the Stone Coffin. If you're interested in Doctor Zhongli, I can tell you about him on the way. Now that everyone's here, let's head back to This Ship as soon as possible."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes."
Amiya then realized what was happening and began counting the number of people on site. The two reserve teams had not been deployed for this rescue the Doctor. Of the 65 Operator who went into battle, 12 died, 28 were slightly wounded, and 2 were seriously wounded.
Considering that the PRTS system only succeeded twice out of countless simulations, the losses have been minimized.
The group lingered and boarded the land vehicle to return to This Ship. Along the way, several Operator briefed the Doctor on the events that had occurred between March and June of this year.
"Thanks to Doctor Zhongli and Miss Zilan, we were able to establish Cooperative Relationship with Rhine Lab."
Zilan, who was also in the land vehicle as part of the reserve team, felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this and corrected them:
"Ah, no. Actually, this matter has little to do with me; it's mainly thanks to Doctor Zhongli. The governor of Rhine Lab seems to respect him very much. The two of them talked for a short while and then finalized the cooperation with Rhodes Island."
Kal'tsit planned for six months to rescue the Doctor from seclusion in order to fight against Zhongli. However, this matter involved the secrets of the Pre-Civilization, so she did not tell Amiya the truth.
Amiya, therefore, shared the situation with the Operator in the land vehicle without any reservations:
"I was very happy to hear that Rhine Lab was willing to establish Cooperative Relationship with Rhodes Island. But later, Miss Kristen specifically requested Doctor Zhongli, hoping to exchange him for Rhine Lab. Only then did I realize that their willingness to cooperate with us was entirely due to his reputation."
"Haha, so you see. The money spent hiring Doctor Zhongli last time was definitely worth it."
"Why do you need to ask Amiya? It's definitely worth every penny. Without Doctor Zhongli, we would have lost a lot of Operator in Yabinx. Later, when facing the avalanche, we also suffered personnel and This Ship damage."
When discussing Doctor Zhongli's role, the Operator, while expressing their admiration, also felt a deep sense of regret:
"Sigh, it's a pity he's Messenger from Penguin Logistics. It would be better if he were Operator from Rhodes Island."
Sitting in the land vehicle, the Doctor listened to the crowd's praise and thought Zhongli was a very remarkable person.
Throughout the journey, he inquired about Zhongli's deeds, wanting to learn more. The Operator answered all his questions without reservation, truthfully recounting everything they knew.
Forty minutes later, the land vehicle finally returned to Rhodes Island's This Ship. Doctor Kal'tsit, unusually, led the team, standing on the ground to welcome the last spark of the Pre-Civilization back.
Once the lander's hatch opened, she quickly spotted the Doctor, who was bundled up tightly in a hooded coat.
"The Doctor, it's been a long time."
The Doctor stared blankly at the Feline in front of him, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes, and asked the Little Rabbit:
"And this is...?"
Upon hearing this, Amiya quickly offered an explanation:
"Doctor Kal'tsit, although we have awakened the Doctor, there has been a small accident. He has amnesia and does not remember what happened before."
Kal'tsit frowned slightly, her reaction mirroring Scout's when she first heard it. That man, so incredibly intelligent he was practically supernatural, known as the 'Babel's Fiend,' had lost his memory?
After several seconds, she opened and closed her lips and said:
"I never expected you to do something so childish."
Seeing the Doctor's blank expression, Amiya quickly helped translate to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings:
"Doctor Kal'tsit suspects you're faking amnesia, which can be confirmed later with a brain scan."
Seeing the complex look in Feline's eyes, the Doctor felt that she probably recognized him:
"Sorry, I really don't remember. Can you tell me what our relationship is?"
Kal'tsit gave him a strange look, and the riddle-maker's old habit kicked in again:
"Hmph, you seem to have changed. The old you would never have asked such a question. You want to know about our relationship? Unfortunately, I cannot answer that question honestly now."
The Doctor had a feeling that she seemed to have said something, but then again, she hadn't said anything at all.
So, what exactly is our relationship?
346 Kal'tsit's Calculation 4K
"When you look up at the night sky, lies are in the lines of hymn. When you look down at the girl in front of you, lies are in the sweet words. Know that on this earth, lies are everywhere. Only the results of cold instruments do not lie."
Doctor Kal'tsit didn't offer any further explanation; after speaking, she turned and walked towards the This Ship.
Amiya, smiling apologetically, succinctly translated the Doctor's earlier Kal'tsit's Speech:
"The Doctor, Doctor Kal'tsit wants to use a device to perform a brain test on you. You should go with her quickly."
Oh, is that what you mean?
The Doctor felt a pang of doubt as he watched the departing figure. After a moment's hesitation, he took a step forward and chased after it.
Amiya sighed inwardly, suddenly feeling a pang of nostalgia for Doctor Zhongli's days on Rhodes Island.
Doctor Kal'tsit is great in every way, except that her way of speaking is hard to understand.
Before long, the two arrived at the laboratory.
Along the way, almost everyone who learned that the Doctor had amnesia was skeptical. This troubled him greatly, and he wanted to prove himself scientifically.
"Take off your coat and lie down."
Doctor Kal'tsit picked up the equipment, preparing to draw blood. This time, she was going to give the patient a full-body examination.
The Doctor was very cooperative and quickly completed all the physical examinations. Except for a few items that required a short wait, most of the results were available on the spot.
Doctor Kal'tsit took out the test report from the printer, frowned, and remained silent for a long time.
According to the instrument scan, the Doctor's brain function was normal and no abnormalities were found.
Moreover, that Stone Coffin was a household repair device, not a life support system buried underground. Pre-Civilization civilizations had used it countless times without ever experiencing amnesia.
Therefore, it is currently impossible to scientifically define whether the Doctor has amnesia. Only further contact will likely provide a definitive conclusion.
But if he really does lose his memory, that would be terrible.
Kal'tsit was not a native of Terra Planet, but the Knave who came with a ship from Pre-Civilization.
She was placed under a restriction by Priestess, the Doctor's ex-girlfriend and the culprit who Originium into this land. She is forbidden from revealing anything about the Pre-Civilization to any living being, whether explicitly or implicitly.
This is a curse branded on the soul, one that cannot be removed even by changing bodies. It's not just directed at the Doctor; no one can speak of it. Otherwise, they will face extremely severe and dire consequences.
If the Doctor truly loses his memory, the situation will become extremely complicated. This is because Kal'tsit cannot recall the Doctor's mission without Pre-Civilization.
Naturally, it was also impossible to imply to him that there was information about other 'alien races' on this land.
"Kai... Doctor, what are the test results?"
The Doctor put his hoodie back on; it seemed that only by covering his entire face could he feel truly safe.
Kal'tsit put the report aside, biting her lip, unsure how to explain.
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, the Doctor sensed something was amiss. He shrank back, expressing his opinion:
"To be honest, I'm a little confused myself. Logically speaking, you should be friends, not enemies. Otherwise, you wouldn't have taken such a big risk to wake me up and escort me out safely."
Since you don't believe me when I say I have amnesia, why don't you tell me about our past experiences? Maybe then I can remember something.
Kal'tsit shook her head upon hearing this.
She cannot mention anything about the Pre-Civilization in any way; she can only let the Doctor discover it for himself.
Furthermore, it's still impossible to determine whether he truly suffers from amnesia or is feigning it. We can't take him to see the preserver for now; it's best to try other indirect methods to find out.
"The Doctor, a wise person knows how to keep thinking. You should be the one to find your past."
"I know, but you... never mind."
The Doctor was speechless and gave up asking further questions.
The female Doctor was unwilling to give a direct answer, even suggesting he find it himself. Isn't all this guessing troublesome? Wouldn't it be better to just tell him directly?
While Kal'tsit was examining the Doctor, Amiya commanded the This Ship to depart. Their mission was to resupply the nearby Mobile Cities of Lungmen and, along the way, provide assistance to infected individuals in need.