Chapter 433

Her body and blood vessels were densely covered with black Originium crystal. Her condition was comparable to that of Broca when she was terminally ill.

Shining had never witnessed pulse diagnosis before, and suppressed her intense curiosity by not raising any objections.

Since so many Operator say he has excellent medical skills, perhaps his diagnostic methods are different from the norm.

During Shi Lei's perception, Shining, as Liz's former attending Doctor, supplemented some patient information:

"Doctor Zhongli, in addition to a severe infection of Originium-related illness, she also has significant memory impairment."

This memory disorder is somewhat different from the Doctor's amnesia; it was caused by long-term use of Neurotransmitter -based chemical agents. In addition, she suffered severe nerve damage to her endocrine system, nervous system, and even various parts of her body, making it extremely difficult to treat.

Liz is now unable to stand; examination revealed that her knees are filled with Originium crystal. There are also other specific reasons causing nerve necrosis in her legs."

Shi Lei ended his perception and looked up to ask:

"Special reasons? What do you mean?"

Shining felt she shouldn't hide certain aspects of a patient's past from the Doctor, as it could easily lead to misdiagnosis. After a pause, she answered truthfully:

"Doctor Zhongli, Liz used to be Experiment Subject in a research institute. Her Originium Arts can share the pain of other soldiers. At that time, the Sarkaz were fighting each other, and Theresia and Theresis were at war."

To boost the soldiers' fighting spirit, Liz was sent to the Frontline to share their suffering. However, her ability wasn't to truly share suffering; rather, it was to transfer the pain of others onto herself.

Ultimately, due to the unbearable pain reaching its limit, large areas of nerves throughout her legs died. Various organs in her body were also affected to varying degrees. She was already like this when I brought her out."

Shi Lei didn't respond, but instead took her pulse again to verify. Putting aside Originium-related illness, Nightingale's physical condition was indeed as bad as Shining had described.

The nerves in the affected area are completely necrotic and cannot be regenerated. Even if he is now at the Seven Archons Realm, he cannot do anything beyond his capabilities.

"Miss Shining, Miss Nightingale's physical condition is not optimistic. I'm afraid I can't help with her mental illness. As you know, I study Originium-related illness; at most, I can help reduce the Originium crystal in her body."

"Ah, no problem. Taking Originium inhibitor at Rhodes Island before only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. If this one lesion isn't eliminated, it will seriously affect the diagnosis and recovery from other illnesses. I really have no other choice, so I'm seeking your help based on the advice of the Operator."

In the blink of an eye, a sharp metal knife appeared out of thin air in Shi Lei's hand. Before performing the Originium removal surgery, he reminded him in a gentle tone:

"Miss Nightingale, you have a lot of Originium crystal in your body. It will hurt a little later, please bear with it."

"Okay, sure."

After receiving confirmation from the patient, Shi Lei used a small metal knife to make a larger cut on Liz's little finger.

He then focused his attention and shattered the Originium crystal inside her body. He then absorbed and reshaped them, guiding them along her blood vessels to her little finger, where they were expelled through the wound.

Shi Lei has performed this type of surgery hundreds of times, so he is very familiar with it. However, Nightingale's condition is very serious, and he will be extremely careful when performing delicate procedures.

Unfortunately, Shi Lei has so far been unable to solve the problem of diseased organs.

Prolonged Originium-related illness infection can cause disease in certain organs of the patient's body.

As the Originium crystal attached to it become denser, they eventually replace the original organ's function.

If Shi Lei were to peel off the Originium crystal, it would result in the loss of his original organs.

If the lesion is not severe, or if it only affects the outer wall of the infected organ, then Rock Constructs alternatives can be attempted in both cases.

However, if any one of these conditions is not met—that is, the infection is so severe that it affects the entire organ—then there is no hope of recovery.

Lisa, with her angelic smile, met Originium-related illness Lei shortly after contracting Shi Lei. These early-stage lesions can be completely cleared, unlike more severe cases.

"Pat, pat."

The Originium crystal inside Liz's body were being squeezed out of the wound on her little finger like a liquid.

The onlookers Shining wide-eyed, as if they had witnessed something incredible.

It's important to know that Originium has a strong adhesive property, and it can stick to the organs and blood vessels of infected individuals. Forcibly removing it will cause patients great pain, like having surgery inside their body.

So that's how it was solved?!

Although the surgery seemed simple, Shining felt that no outsider could imitate it. His ability to guide Originium out of his body was unique on this land.

Shining suppressed her joy and went outside to wait, clutching her black longsword. She didn't want any unrelated people to disturb Doctor Zhongli's surgery.

That was simply a revolutionary capability!

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June 24, 3:05 AM

When the Doctor and his group arrived in the Norbert District, it was already past 3 a. m.

Considering the Native might still be asleep, Vigna decided to wait until dawn before going to the Glass Gang.

After learning of the plan, Shi Lei used his Psychic Scan to locate an abandoned clearing. There, he remotely constructed several Rock House with beds for everyone to rest.

While he was performing the Originium removal surgery on Nightingale, members of the Glass Gang and a portion of the Self-Rescue Army were on guard at a temporary outpost, watching for the Sarkaz to appear.

It was late at night, but Indra was wide awake. Standing on a high place, she boasted to her companions and the Self-Rescue Army:

"Morgan, let me tell you. There were so many Sarkaz outside the warehouse, a huge, dark mass. I just set them on fire, and they screamed in agony!"

"Indra, don't get cocky. So what if you set a fire? You've killed a lot today."

"Tch, I knew you wouldn't be satisfied. Next time you kill Sarkaz, let Dagda be the witness. Whoever loses pays the other's lunch for a month, how about it?"

Dagda didn't reply, but instead gestured for them to look at the members of the Self-Rescue Army not far away.

Indra followed the gaze and indeed saw someone staring intently in his direction, which immediately made him furious.

"Why aren't you keeping watch outside? What are you doing watching us?"

The Self-Rescue Army member opened his mouth, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, before finally speaking:

You shouldn't have done that tonight.

Indra was taken aback, somewhat unable to react:

"That? You mean burning down the warehouse?"

"Right."

This answer left her feeling baffled:

"Huh? Did I hear that right? We helped you drive the Sarkaz away, shouldn't we say thank you? Now you're criticizing us, what's the meaning of that?"

The Self-Rescue Army members smiled apologetically, somewhat embarrassed.

"Our comrades, we are very grateful for your help. But dealing with the Sarkaz is enough; why burn the warehouse? That warehouse hasn't been taken over by the Sarkaz yet; it belongs to Victoria merchants."

She didn't think she had done anything wrong, and spat out a curse:

"Bah! These merchants profited from the war; their consciences have been devoured by beasts. Burning down their warehouses was too lenient; sparing their lives was already extremely merciful."

"But..."

The Self-Rescue Army member paused for a moment, then explained:

"Our supplies are inside. You may feel good about setting it on fire, but we won't get our supplies back. Besides, doing this will force merchants to side with the Sarkaz."

Indra became very angry at the mention of traitors:

"That's perfect! If these merchants dare to side with the Sarkaz, next time I won't just burn down warehouses!"

"You... you're acting like thugs!"

The Self-Rescue Army forces felt they couldn't communicate with this guy, so they turned their attention to Dagda.

"Miss Isabelle, will you continue to work with them?"

Hearing someone call him by his real name made Dagda feel very uncomfortable, and he took the initiative to correct them:

"Call me by my code name, my name is Dagda."

"Well, Miss Dagda. We were quite surprised when Alda and Clovicia introduced you and His Highness to His Highness true identities."

Dagda knew that although the Crownslayer had royal blood in his veins, he was unwilling to call himself His Highness.

"Sir, let me clarify. The Vigna you are cooperating with is the leader of the Glass Gang, not Alexandrina His Highness Alexandrina Victoria, understand?"

"What's the meaning?"

The Self-Rescue Army member twitched the corner of his mouth, his mind momentarily blank:

"Are we supposed to announce to the outside world that a thug led us to defeat the Sarkaz's enemies?"

This statement immediately provoked strong dissatisfaction among several members of the Glass Gang, who felt insulted.

"You son of a bitch! Who do you think you are, talking to Vigna like that?"

When Dagda saw Morgan brandish his knife, he quickly stopped him, saying:

"Morgan, put your weapons away. Our enemy has always been the Sarkaz, not the Self-Rescue Army."

Seeing the situation was turning against them, the Self-Rescue Army members immediately apologized.

"I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking. I misspoke, and I apologize. If there's nothing else, I'll switch shifts with someone else."

Seeing his hastily fleeing figure, Indra narrowed his eyes and called to his companions:

"Hey, do you guys think we can team up with these Self-Rescue Army?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, I doubt it. The purpose of the Self-Rescue Army was to drive Sarkaz Vigna back to Londinium and to bring peace. Although we share the same general direction, we are ultimately not on the same path."

Upon hearing this, Indra revealed a teasing smile:

"What about Rhodes Island? What do you think?"

Before answering, Morgan glanced around warily. Making sure no one was eavesdropping, he then replied:

"There are some things I've wanted to complain about for a long time. This Rhodes Island isn't like an ordinary pharmaceutical company. Every single Operator you pick out is incredibly powerful."

That Amiya, she's not even an adult yet. Becoming a leader at such a young age, she's clearly a puppet.

And then there's the Doctor they consider their strategist, supposedly a master strategist. But after watching the whole thing, I didn't see anything particularly remarkable about him. Vigna and that Doctor Zhongli were the ones making the plans; he just wore a hooded jacket to cover his face and all he did was act mysterious.

"But that Doctor Zhongli is truly remarkable. With those skills, why would he need to work for Rhodes Island? If Vigna wants to ascend the throne, she'd better poach him."

"Morgan, stop daydreaming. Haven't you noticed how much Amiya and the Doctor respect him? Maybe he's the real leader behind Rhodes Island. Knowing this, why try to poach him? Won't you just be embarrassed to death in the end?"

"Haha, indeed. At that time, they'll probably wish they could disappear into a crack in the ground. Since ancient times, those with great strength have always been more likely to be respected. However, these nobles and merchants in the city have never given Vigna the respect she deserves."

"Morgan, this is perfectly normal. They'll find out sooner or later that Vigna is a good leader. This respect has nothing to do with royal blood; she earned it herself."

Seeing that Morgan and Indra were getting more and more engrossed in their conversation, Dagda stopped them in time:

"That's enough, everyone be quiet. Those not on duty, take a break. We'll go back to the Glass Gang to pick up Belde as soon as it's light."

"I haven't seen Belde in a long time, and I suddenly miss her. I wonder how she's been doing lately."

June 24, 3:10 am

As the last bit of Originium crystal squeezed out of Nightingale's wound, Shi Lei's removal surgery came to an end.

Except for the diseased organs, all the Originium crystal and particles in the patient's blood vessels were completely cleared.

Looking at the dark, smudged Originium crystal on the ground, Liz stiffly moved to express her gratitude. As Medical Operator from Rhodes Island, she knew all too well what this meant:

"Doctor Zhongli, thank you so much!"

Shi Lei smiled and walked behind the Wheelchair:

"It's nothing, just a minor surgery, let's go."

Having said that, he pushed his Wheelchair out of the Rock House, where he encountered Shining, who was holding a longsword and standing Shining there.

"I've dealt with Qiqi of the Originium crystal and particles in her body. As for the amnesia caused by taking Neurotransmitter drugs, and the nerve damage that caused her to suffer pain for others, there's really nothing I can do about it."

Although Shi Lei had read medical books on the subject, he believed it was best not to take on a task beyond King Kong. Saving lives wasn't a lottery; reckless actions could easily lead to long-term health problems, even if the person survived.

"Doctor Zhongli, you're too kind. You've been a great help this time. Leave the rest to us."

Seeing Liz thank him in person, Shining echoed her sentiments:

"Her body needs time to recover; we can't rush it. Doctor Zhongli, please feel free to let us know if you need anything in the future. We have quite a bit of experience in medical fields outside of Originium-related illness. Who knows, it might come in handy sometime in the future."

"Haha, that's easy to do."

Shi Lei gave a polite reply and didn't continue the conversation because Texas had arrived.

She had been watching the Steam Knight's pilot; her presence here indicates the kid is awake.

Fortunately, there are two Medical Operator here.