Transforming into Kanna on Terra

On the third day of Kanna's classes, she dragged along Rosemary, who also had nothing to do. Of course, Kanna's idea was that attending class alone was too much of a pain; facing the teacher directly meant no slacking off even for a second, so she pulled someone along to share the pressure.

Kal'tsit heard about it and said nothing, merely sending Weifeng a set of lesson plans.

To Weifeng, chasing one sheep was the same as chasing two... Besides, Kanna and Rosemary were rare good children who listened attentively during class, so she didn't feel much of an increased burden.

Because Kanna often came to Weifeng's place, she met the Apostles more often. Although Silver Ash had been wary of Kanna at first, after spending time together, she realized Kanna often acted before thinking and held no malice towards Sarkaz or the Infected.

Liz, on the other hand, became friends with Kanna, who was much younger than her.

In Liz's words, the first time she saw Kanna, she felt a hint of jealousy. As a "doctor" skilled in human anatomy, she was immediately drawn to Kanna's "healthy" physique upon their first meeting.

When Kanna spoke with her, her eyes never held pity or sadness, which made Liz very happy. Coupled with Kanna's frequent offerings of food, Liz and Kanna had the most harmonious relationship among the Apostles.

Besides the Apostles, she also met the crosstalk duo from Blacksteel International, "Fat Fox" Franka and "Power Bank" Scythe, these past few days.

When she encountered the two, they were walking out of the Doctor's office, shoulder to shoulder, looking like they were about to have a bullfight.

As they walked, they were complaining about each other.

Seeing Kanna staring at them, they weren't embarrassed but instead greeted her friendly.

After all, although Kanna hadn't met them before, the two of them knew Kanna and were aware that this young cub was currently the darling of Rhodes Island's leadership.

After watching them leave, Kanna touched her dragon horns. Scythe's Originium Arts also involved lightning, and she was a genuine Vayvan. Kanna originally wanted to get acquainted with her.

But it was clearly not the right time. After all, they were engrossed in their affection, and it would be too tactless to interrupt. Even if she could provide continuous power for the "light bulb," it wasn't meant to be used like that (laughs).

However, seeing Scythe and the other person reminded her of Popukar and the members of a6 squad who were out on a mission. They had left Rhodes Island half a month ago, and she didn't know when they would return.

This day, Kanna walked to Weifeng's office at her usual class time. Since Rosemary had been called away by Kal'tsit, it was another rare one-on-one class today.

Upon entering, she saw that Weifeng was not in the room. Inside was only a young lady with purple hair and pink eyes who looked like she came from a wealthy family.

When she saw the door open, she appeared a little nervous. Upon realizing that a child who looked less than ten years old had entered, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hello, are you here to see Doctor Grace?"

Hearing her words, Kanna's head popped with a question mark. "Grace, who...?"

She walked to Weifeng's desk and saw her work badge, only then remembering that Grace.Aris is Weifeng's real name. However, Operators usually addressed each other by their codenames, so when she heard the cat girl's words, she didn't immediately realize the person she was referring to was Weifeng herself.

"My name is Kanna, and I'm here for class!" Kanna pointed to the small blackboard next to the Feline and the book she had casually picked up and was flipping through, which clearly wasn't medical in nature.

Hearing Kanna's words, the Feline nervously stood up. "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was a book for your studies. I was just curious..."

As she spoke, she put the book back in its place with a flushed face.

Section 63, Chapter 58: If you're reading light novels, don't nitpick the details.

"Are you new to Rhodes Island?" Kanna felt the other person looked somewhat familiar, but after transforming from a paper figure into reality, unless the appearance was particularly striking, it was indeed difficult to identify someone without knowing their codename.

"Yes, my name is Melantha. I'm from Victoria. Because of my illness, my father contacted Doctor Grace. This morning, I took Rhodes Island's transport ship, and the people inside brought me here. However, Doctor Grace had an urgent matter and left temporarily, so I'm waiting here." Perhaps because Kanna looked young and trustworthy, Melantha naturally explained her situation.

So, it was Mel, the swordswoman. Kanna looked enlightened.

Melantha was from Victoria, and by setting, she was a rich cat. Weifeng was from Victoria and was a noble. Therefore, it was normal for Melantha, after contracting the Originium infection, to seek out Weifeng, a doctor at Rhodes Island who specialized in treating the Originium infection.

Knowing the other person's identity, Kanna moved closer. Among the Operators in Arknights, cats had two particularly prominent traits: one was being rich, like Melantha and Jessica, and the other was having a tragic background, like Ch'en and Rosemary.

While the latter might evoke more pity, the former was the best choice for clinging to someone influential.

Who could refuse to be friends with a rich cat?

Kanna took out a book titled "Victoria Royal Guard School: A History" and began asking Melantha about the school.

"The Victoria Royal Guard School is a great institution. The swordsmanship I learned comes from here. However, it's a pity that I was too young before, and now that I've contracted the Originium infection, I have no fate with the school." Seeing the book, although a hint of sadness flashed in Melantha's eyes, it was clear that as she spoke the words, she herself had let go of this matter that had saddened her.

Sensing Melantha's change in mood, Kanna switched to another book related to Victoria and continued to inquire.

Melantha took it and saw that it was a Victoria geography popular science magazine. This book introduced many of Victoria's specialties, and what made her feel particularly close was that it contained an introduction to Victoria's perfumes, even specifically mentioning her family.

Seeing this book, Melantha's mood improved significantly. She picked up the magazine and began introducing its contents to Kanna.

Just as the two were chatting happily, the door opened again, and Weifeng walked in from outside.

Seeing Kanna and Melantha chatting enthusiastically inside, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Many new patients had entered Rhodes Island these past few days, and the medical department was under great pressure. She hadn't rested from morning until noon today. She had originally planned to come back today, as it was Kanna's class time, but she had several surgeries in the afternoon and couldn't get away. She planned to let Kanna study on her own. On her way back, she saw a message that a patient who had contacted her before had been sent to Rhodes Island by her father and had not yet been arranged. She couldn't help but feel a headache. Rhodes Island was so large; what if that patient got lost?

While feeling frustrated, she pushed open the door and saw Kanna chatting with a girl, and that girl was precisely the new patient.

Weifeng patted her chest. Fortunately, she had seen the other person's photo before, so she recognized her at a glance. It was also fortunate that the patient had stayed in her office; otherwise, if the news of losing a patient reached Kal'tsit, even if Kal'tsit could find the patient, she would likely bear significant responsibility.

Seeing Weifeng enter, Melantha immediately stood up and greeted her cautiously.

Weifeng waved her hand.

"Don't be so formal. Your father already informed me about your situation, but I have several surgeries this afternoon and really don't have much free time. How about this: Kanna, you take her to the HR department to report in, then get a physical examination, and then bring a copy of the report to me. I'll look at it when I have time tonight. Kanna, you'll help take care of Miss Melantha this afternoon, and I'll bring you delicious desserts tomorrow."

After saying that, thinking of the several surgeries ahead, she hurried out of the room.

Watching Weifeng disappear at the door, Melantha reached out as if to stop her.

She had been thinking that after meeting, they would have afternoon tea together, exchange pleasantries, and then, under her guidance, smoothly complete the tests and finally be admitted. But she hadn't expected that the script wouldn't go according to her plan from the very beginning.

Kanna, beside her, patted her butt as if it were normal. Rhodes Island's medical department was not a leisurely job. The fact that she could squeeze out time to teach her daily was a result of other colleagues sharing the pressure.

With many people boarding the ship these past few days, the medical department's pressure had increased, naturally reducing their free time.

"Let's go! I'll take you to HR to complete your check-in." Since there was work to do instead of studying, Kanna quickly tossed the book in her hand under the table and stood up.

Looking at Kanna, who didn't seem very old, Melantha worried that someone so young might not be reliable. Kanna, already at the door, saw Melantha hesitating and patted her chest.

"Don't worry, Sister Melantha, No one, knows, Rhodes Island, better than me."

Seeing that the other party was about to bring her luggage, Kanna waved her hand. "HR is in the upper district. It's inconvenient to carry luggage. Besides, you still need to go to the medical department for a check-up later. It won't be easy to move around with so much luggage in the crowded medical department. Just leave it here for now. Besides Weifeng, uh, Teacher Grace, usually only I come in here. It's much safer to leave it here than to carry it with you."

Hearing Kanna's words, Melantha nodded, then took a small shoulder bag from her luggage and slung it over her shoulder, following Kanna out of the office.

Led by Kanna, the two arrived at the HR department after taking many turns. Melantha observed the surroundings along the way. Although it seemed like a detour, they avoided the busiest main roads, reducing the crowd and making their progress much more efficient.

This proved that Kanna's claim of knowing Rhodes Island's internal structure well was not a lie.

Upon entering, Kanna waved at the Lizardman inside.

"Wow! It's Uncle Lizard! Sister Melantha, you're lucky. Although Uncle Lizard looks scary, he's a good person!"

12F, who was working, smiled when he saw Kanna. "Isn't this Little Kanna? Shouldn't you be studying at this time? Why are you here?"

"The medical department is a bit busy today. Teacher Weifeng asked me to bring a newcomer to report. Here, it's Sister Melantha." Kanna, holding Melantha's hand, swaggered into the HR department.

Section 64, Chapter 59: Operators Have Priority, Isn't That Normal?

12F nodded, gesturing for Melantha to sit in front.

Melantha sat down nervously and took out a stack of documents from her small shoulder bag. "Hello, my name is Melantha. I just boarded the ship today. This is the infected person's report from my hospital in Victoria."

12F took Melantha's documents with a look of confusion. After carefully reading them, he waved Kanna over to the front desk and lightly tapped her head.

"The report is fine, but this is the Operator onboarding application area of HR. You're here to seek medical treatment on the island, so you should go to the patient registration area next door." Seeing 12F's action, Melantha became nervous. She could clearly feel that Kanna had brought her to the wrong place. Fortunately, 12F knew that most people were unfamiliar with the procedures and explained it carefully.

"Isn't it the same?" Kanna retorted, hands on her hips.

"Look, the Originium infection isn't something that can be cured in a day or two. Sister Melantha will be staying on Rhodes Island for a long time. But the general Originium infection doesn't affect normal life, so Sister Melantha will always find something to do on Rhodes Island, otherwise, wouldn't she be bored to death? And the best position here is to become a Rhodes Island Operator! You get a salary, priority treatment, and it helps pass the time. I think Sister Melantha will become our Operator sooner or later, so isn't it the same whether you come here or next door!"

Kanna's words left 12F speechless. He thought for a moment and didn't return Melantha's documents.

"Kanna is right. Miss Melantha will likely be staying on the ship for a long time and will need a job to make the coming days more interesting. Rhodes Island welcomes all well-intentioned individuals. If you are willing, whether you are a child or an elder, Rhodes Island will provide you with a suitable job to add a little joy to your ordinary days.

Just as Kanna said, I can help you register here. If you are willing, Miss Melantha, please wait a moment. We will quickly customize your work ID for you."

"Eh! Eh? Eh!" Melantha didn't expect that with a few simple words from Kanna, she would go from being a patient seeking treatment to joining Rhodes Island.

While she was in a daze, 12F quickly entered Melantha's information into the system. Soon, he came back with an armband and a work ID.

"Welcome to Rhodes Island, Miss Melantha. This is your work ID and armband. Please take good care of them. If you lose them, please report it to HR immediately. Don't worry, Miss Melantha, becoming an Operator will not affect your treatment. On the contrary, as Kanna said, Rhodes Island Operators have higher priority in treating Originium infection than outsiders."

After Melantha was led out by Kanna, she finally managed to react. How did this little guy trick her into inexplicably selling herself to Rhodes Island?

"Don't worry, with the work ID, the admission tests will be more thorough than for those who haven't joined. I, Kanna, never trick people." While Melantha was still preoccupied, Kanna had already led her to the entrance of the medical department.

Kanna swiped her own card to open the door and then led Melantha inside.

Upon entering the medical department, Melantha saw a few familiar faces. They were all patients who had been brought in by Rhodes Island's vehicles earlier. They were now anxiously waiting by the examination room door for the doctor's call.

When they saw Melantha enter, they inwardly sneered, thinking she was so late that it would be a long time before it was her turn.

However, they didn't expect the little girl to take a card from Melantha, walk through the crowd, and hand it to the nurse at the door.

Initially, everyone was indifferent, thinking that with how busy it was, the nurses wouldn't pay attention to this child.

But what surprised them happened. The nurse, upon seeing Kanna, bent down to pat her head and took the card Kanna handed her.

After taking the work ID, the nurse swiped it on a machine nearby and returned it to Kanna.

Kanna, holding the work ID, walked through the crowd, found Melantha at the entrance, and handed it back.

"Sister Melantha, you've completed your appointment. They'll call your name soon. I'll wait for you outside. We'll go back to Teacher's office together after your check-up."

Melantha, holding the work ID, was still somewhat dazed, just standing there blankly.

Shortly after Kanna walked out, the loudspeaker called her name.

Under the collective gaze of everyone in line, she tremblingly walked to the medical desk.

After a brief comparison of the photo on the work ID and her person, she was sent to the examination area.

Seeing Melantha actually go for her check-up, the others were somewhat resentful. After all, they were all here to be treated by Rhodes Island, so why should someone have priority?

Fortunately, the nurse had anticipated this situation. Seeing the crowd pushing forward, she stepped back, and two heavily armed men appeared beside her, coldly eyeing the crowd.

Seeing the glinting weapons, the initially agitated crowd immediately calmed down.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, the nurse slowly spoke.

"The lady who just went in is a newly employed staff member of Rhodes Island. She is undergoing her onboarding physical examination according to Rhodes Island's internal Operator Priority Act. If any of you have a special skill, you can consult HR and choose whether to join Rhodes Island. However, I would like to remind you that joining Rhodes Island will provide you with better medical services, but you will also be required to participate in work tasks assigned by Rhodes Island, including but not limited to external security and clearing the path for landships. If you do not have the courage to fight, I'm afraid HR will not be able to meet your requests."

The crowd was initially angry about the priority, but upon learning that Operators were required to participate in combat missions, they all quieted down. Although the countries of Terra were in constant conflict, war was still a distant reality for these people seeking medical treatment.

If it were simply about benefits, they would have been happy to enjoy them, but going to the battlefield was something most of them would politely decline.

While the commotion was happening outside, Melantha finished her entire physical examination with a sense of panic and unease. When she walked out, she saw Kanna sitting on a stool not far away.

As she walked over, she saw Kanna holding a document in her hand. Upon closer inspection, it was her own physical examination report.

She hadn't expected Rhodes Island to be so efficient. She had just finished her tests, and the report was already in Kanna's hands.

"Mhm! Melantha's basic report is mostly here. Some blood tests will take a while to come back. Teacher will probably go to the lab to get the report personally later. Shall we head back? I just asked Lizard Uncle again, and your accommodation has been arranged."

Chapter 65: Chapter 60 - Cafeteria Dragon and Dog Meetup

Walking back to Weifeng's office

As soon as the door opened, Rosemary looked over with an excited expression. When she saw Melantha following behind Kanna, she froze completely.

First came confusion, then a slight bow, her eyelids brimming with tears as if they could fall at any moment.

Her gaze was like an accusation towards Kanna, as if to say, "I only went for a physical, how did you already get another Feline by your side?"

Seeing Rosemary's reaction, Kanna thought she hadn't told her when she left. She walked over and patted Rosemary's head. When Rosemary pouted and turned her head away, Kanna was a bit puzzled. Although Rosemary usually had little tantrums when her mood fluctuated, a pat on the head would usually suffice. Why wasn't it working today?

Melantha, standing nearby, saw the interaction between the two little ones and consciously stayed by the door, not entering.

Fortunately, her anger came and went quickly. In just a few minutes, after Rosemary heard Kanna's smug explanation, completely devoid of any hint of wrongdoing, she calmed down.

She shyly made way for Melantha to enter.

"Sorry for causing trouble!"

Melantha finally walked into the room.

"Melantha just arrived at the island today. We'll take her to the lounge area. It's been a few days since we went out to play." Finally, under her teacher's orders, she could escape those boring books. Kanna naturally didn't want to stay here for another second.

Otherwise, if Weifeng finished and came back to run into them, they might lose this extra playtime.