Transformation into Kanna on Terra

Chapter 141: Thunder Style: Thunder Clone Jutsu

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the exploding lightning didn't disperse. Instead, it gathered in the center, condensing into Kanna's form.

The scout not far away narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the thunder Kanna as if she were a cheetah poised to pounce. If he had only felt something was amiss earlier, now he had a feeling that if he didn't go all out, he'd be stuck in the medical bay later.

As expected, the moment the thunder Kanna solidified, she looked in his direction. Then, amidst the gasps of the onlookers, she charged forward at an incredible speed.

If it were a pure close-quarters brawl, this wouldn't have put the veteran scout under pressure. But the scout saw two items, imbued with her attribute, appear in the thunder Kanna's hands. These were the very things Kanna loved to use for travel – Lightning Wedges.

Sensing a hint of danger, the scout immediately stopped retreating and began moving erratically to his left and right.

But the thunder Kanna didn't humor him. The two Lightning Wedges descended like meteors, reaching his side with blinding speed.

Upon seeing the Lightning Wedges, the scout instinctively crossed his arms in front of his chest and crouched down sharply, minimizing his target area.

As the thunder Kanna appeared at the original position of the Lightning Wedges the next second, just as he expected, she then swung her short legs at his arms.

Sent flying several meters away by a kick, the scout hadn't even had time to feel the near-paralyzing sensation in his hands before a gust of wind surged from behind him.

Disregarding his dignity, he lunged forward and executed a clumsy roll, dodging the attack from behind.

When he looked up, he saw the thunder Kanna standing before him, the electricity in her hands flickering like a snake's tongue, lightly tracing across his face.

"I surrender! I don't want to fight anymore!" The scout flopped onto the ground, resorting to playful defiance.

However, he was inwardly astonished. He had clearly seen Kanna watching from the sidelines out of the corner of his eye, yet this suddenly appearing thunder Kanna could so easily suppress him in a frontal assault. While this was partly due to him not using Originium Arts and not being skilled in frontal combat, the strength of this "clone" was enough to earn it a spot as an elite Operator at Rhodes Island.

Kanna beckoned, and the thunder clone vanished before the scout. The Thunder Seed reappeared in her hand.

After showing the Thunder Seed to everyone, Kanna explained, "This is the second form of my spell. Near me, I can help teammates condense the Eye of Thunder Punishment and Evil into a Thunder Seed like this one. Thunder Seeds can be activated by throwing them or through spell activation. Upon activation, a clone of mine will appear, and you've seen its combat prowess – it's quite good.

However, the clone only lasts for one minute after appearing, so don't hesitate to use it when you need to retreat or clear a path. This clone can also use my spells, making it perfectly capable of high-mobility combat."

Kal'tsit, who had watched all of this from not far away, sighed inwardly. As expected of Kanna. Judging by the effect of this technique, she must have been stimulated in Rock Bay Town. Although she never spoke of it, she must have been thinking about how to deal with such situations in the future, thus creating this spell.

After hearing the explanation, everyone became quite interested in the spell, especially the Arts user Operators. They surrounded Kanna, inquiring about the spell's principles and model. After all, what Arts user wouldn't be interested in a spell that could potentially turn the tide of a battle?

Fortunately, her system didn't just stuff the spell into her mind when it was granted. It also came with all the details of the spell, so Kanna had no worries when facing the Arts user Operators' questions and openly explained the spell's principles.

The Arts users, who usually saw their melee-focused colleagues as fools, all took out their notebooks and diligently recorded every word Kanna said, like elementary school students in class.

The results they obtained delighted the Arts users even further.

Although Kanna's spell was incredibly complex in both its model and casting principles, it was precisely this complexity that allowed everyone to see its infinite mysteries.

The Arts users, holding their meticulously copied notes, returned to the landship. Compared to fighting, it seemed most Arts users were more interested in researching this new spell.

Seeing this, Kal'tsit couldn't help but nod. Although she felt it would be difficult for others to achieve Kanna's level of effectiveness even if they learned the spell, it was good for everyone to have a goal.

The remaining Operators, especially the melee-focused ones like Guards and Vanguards, paired up to test the practical combat effectiveness of Kanna's spell.

After a series of crackles and pops on the deck, more than half of the Operators lay on the ground, but their faces were filled with joy.

According to the tests, as long as an attack or defense action was made and contact was made with the opponent, the Eye of Thunder Punishment and Evil would automatically activate and launch an attack.

This attack was incredibly swift and concealed, and its power was not insignificant. Even with prior warnings, more than half of the Operators were caught off guard during training, which was why so many were lying on the ground after one round.

Fortunately, Kanna had deliberately adjusted the spell's power when using it. While collisions would cause injuries, they wouldn't result in severe wounds or death.

Even so, the effect far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Not to mention the Thunder Seed transformed by Kanna. Didn't you see that even Scout, a veteran elite Operator at Rhodes Island, was defeated by a clone in a frontal engagement?

Moreover, the skill's trigger range was also very far. Sniper Operators tested it and found that when attacking a target a thousand meters away with arrows, the Eye of Thunder Punishment and Evil would also trigger an assisting attack the moment the arrow hit. The spell's effect was similar; after bombarding a distant target with Arts, lightning would suddenly emerge from the void for an additional attack.

This indicated that the effect could be used not only in melee combat but also for ranged attacks.

Sharp and Scout, two powerful individuals, tested the frequency and duration of Kanna's spell through sparring.

Half an hour later, the two, drenched in sweat, sat on the ground, looking at each other's Eyes of Thunder Punishment and Evil, which showed no signs of dissipating, and burst into laughter.

During their exchange, others also discovered that not only was the power immense, but the frequency was also very high. In rapid exchanges, it could reach one assisting attack per second. Coupled with its decent attack power, it significantly boosted even elite Operators' strength by three levels.

Chapter 142: Rhodes Island's Lightning Miss

After a round of sparring, both of their faces and bodies were covered in marks left by lightning.

Just as everyone was marveling at Kanna's spell, the door was pushed open again, and a green-haired figure rushed out in a hurry.

"I heard there were injuries during practice upstairs. I want to see who the hell is so blind! Don't they know how busy the medical department is? And they're causing us more trouble... Damn it, notify the medical department! All doctors and nurses on duty who aren't in surgery, come up immediately! Bring all the stretchers! There are a large number of injured on the deck, I repeat, a large number of injured on the deck!"

As she walked, the sound of her hammer could be heard cursing. But upon seeing the downed Operators outside, she grabbed the communicator hanging from her waist and started making calls.

Within five minutes, a large group of doctors rushed out from the gate, carrying stretchers.

After finishing the call, Gavial put down the communicator and charged into the crowd. She first grabbed the unlucky fellow (Sharp) who had just sat up.

"What's going on? Why are so many people down?"

Sharp's excitement from the spar had faded. Looking at the circle of Operators still twitching on the ground from being electrocuted, he realized things had gotten out of hand.

"Everyone just lost control while testing the skill. At most, they're just dazed. It should be fine." Recalling the feeling of being struck by lightning himself just now, Sharp held Gavial back, telling her not to worry.

Soon, the doctors also arrived on the deck. Seeing the injured scattered everywhere, they all wore expressions of helplessness.

Fortunately, after the inspection, most of them were just stunned by the electricity. Only a few unlucky ones were knocked out cold, but there were no seriously injured personnel. They would be able to fully recover after a day or two of rest.

Kal'tsit arrived at the control room a bit late after hearing the news from upstairs. She had a rough idea of what the Operators would be like after the test. Her original plan was to borrow some vehicles from the engineering department to transport the unlucky ones down, but since Gavial had already taken her team up, that plan was scrapped.

At this time, Kanna, Popukar, and Rosemary had already returned to the ship. They found Amiya and went to the engineering department together.

In Vulcan's workshop, Kanna recounted the story of Rock Bay Town once again. The few of them were so astonished when Kanna mentioned fighting a giant beast hundreds of meters long in the sea with a greatsword amidst lightning that they didn't even dare to breathe.

When they heard that Kanna had scared the giant beast away with a powerful move called "Thunder Dragon Armament: I'll Form the Head," they all breathed a sigh of relief (though everyone was puzzled as to why the move's name was so strange).

Vulcan closed her eyes and recalled the scratches on the weapon. She nodded. Although Kanna's narration contained some exaggeration, it was generally accurate and consistent with most of the marks on the weapon.

"I don't have any problems with the rest, but this... why did you bite the weapon?" Vulcan pointed at the teeth marks on the weapon.

"Gah!"

Seeing the curious gazes of a large group of people, Kanna broke out in a cold sweat...

Did she want to say that when she was eating jellyfish, the taste was so good that she got excited and took a bite?

If she said that, wouldn't her previously built-up heroic image completely crumble?

"Forget it, it's not a big problem, but you still need to be careful later." Seeing Kanna's expression, Vulcan guessed something. She shook her head and continued, "Based on your story, the combat effectiveness of this weapon against large creatures still needs improvement. Anyway, you probably won't be leaving for a while, so leave this weapon with me. I'll figure out how to strengthen it. Oh, it's almost lunchtime. You guys take Eyjafjalla to get dinner."

Vulcan walked back to the weapon and stood in front of the greatsword, lost in thought.

Under Amiya's lead, the group walked out from inside.

After exiting, they noticed a silver-haired girl standing not far away. She was holding a camera and stood motionless, accompanied by the "beep beep beep" sounds from the robot beside her, reminding passersby to be careful. It gave off a peculiar combination.

"That's Miss Karin. She's a Perro from Siracusa. She doesn't talk much. If you need anything, you can ask the mechanical assistance vehicle next to her."

A familiar voice came from the side. The group turned to see Closure, who had appeared beside them at some point.

"Miss Karin? I've seen her in the intelligence reports. She's a very excellent photographer and a rare battlefield reconnaissance master at Rhodes Island." After hearing Closure, Amiya recalled briefly and found the person's information from the mountain of Operator lists.

"However, according to the reports, she doesn't seem to be good at communicating with people..." Amiya said with some hesitation, seeing Kanna curiously walk over.

Kanna waved her hand, "Don't worry, I'm not going to steal her lens. Besides, she's just spacing out. What a great opportunity to get close... to make a friend."

Kanna hopped in front of Karin and curiously examined her.

"Hello, I am Miss Karin's auxiliary robot. Is there anything I can help you with?" The robot next to Karin immediately spoke up when it saw Kanna approach.

Kanna didn't answer. Instead, she curiously extended her finger and waved it in front of Karin, only to find that the other party's gaze trembled slightly.

Just as the auxiliary robot below anxiously circled them several times, Closure pulled Kanna away from the side. "Miss Karin is a very special existence at Rhodes Island. You little rascal, stop bothering her."

At this moment, Karin seemed to react and nodded towards where Kanna had been. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but no sound came out.

"Wow! That delay is almost a minute!" Kanna exclaimed in shock from the side. Truly a super long reaction time.

"Let's go, let's go! Stop teasing her!" Closure absolutely did not want to see Kanna in the engineering department, as the losses from last time still made her heart ache whenever she remembered. Of course, she would be very welcome in other places, like the commissary.

"Don't rush! Can I commission a photo of the dawn's signature? You know, that moment when the sun is about to rise, and the sky is filled with light..." Even as Closure pulled her away, Kanna stubbornly poked her head out and asked.

Upon hearing the commission request, Karin's reaction was significantly faster. As her eyes flickered, the small vehicle spoke, "Miss Karin has agreed to your request. We will deliver a photo that satisfies you within a month at the latest."

Chapter 143 Chapter 136: First Hearing the Prologue

After leaving the engineering department, the group began to discuss where to eat.

Kanna thought of the restaurant from before and suggested going to the one they had eaten at last time.

Although Popukar was still wary of the taste of the nutritional meals served later, she still found the food served earlier delicious. Amiya, Rosemary, and Eyjafjalla had no opinion on where to eat, so the group wound their way to the previous restaurant.

The head chef saw the two giants who were etched into his DNA arrive together, rolled his eyes, and fainted on the spot.

However, soon, other chefs from different kitchens were assigned to assist.

Before the last chef collapsed on the ground, unable to lift his hands, the group left the restaurant contentedly, looking at the mountain of plates.

One of the Perros, challenged again and failed. Without Vulcan watching over her, she burped halfway through her meal and collapsed with her eyes rolled back. Fortunately, there were Medical Operators among the assisting chefs (not just Hibiscus). After some patting on the back and chest compressions, she finally recovered and looked at Kanna, who was still eating heartily, with admiration.

Besides Kanna's group, the happiest was Hibiscus. Although there were some minor accidents during the process, her carefully prepared nutritional meals were not wasted again.

99.9% of it was eaten by Kanna, and the remaining 0.1% went into the mouth of Amiya, who bravely took the challenge.

Of course, Amiya's strange expression after eating it was beyond words.

A few days later, one morning, they were playing cards in the greenhouse when Amiya walked in from outside.

Seeing her frowning expression, she clearly had something heavy on her mind. However, since she came here specifically, she must have hoped that they could provide her with some advice.

As expected, after sitting there for a while, Amiya spoke, "Kanna-chan, if someone has done something very wrong to Rhodes Island, but they are very capable and can help Rhodes Island overcome the current difficulties, do you think we should let them come back?"

Kanna understood immediately. Amiya was talking about the Doctor. Although she didn't know what difficulties Rhodes Island was currently facing, every time they went out, they had to be led by elite Operators, yet they often returned with several fewer people than they started with.

Rhodes Island currently had a solid foundation and a certain strength in small-scale combat, but strategically, not to mention the Sarkaz, most of the Sarkaz high-ranking officials at Rhodes Island wanted to crush Theresis. Kal'tsit's thoughts were too heavy and lacked foresight, and Amiya was still too immature. The best way to change the current situation at Rhodes Island was to dig the Doctor out of the coffin in Chernobog.

Thinking about it, after the Doctor came out, from the Lungmen Mountains to Victoria, after he officially took power, Rhodes Island's military and political strength had significantly improved.

At least in the scenarios where it wasn't Skadi's bad ending, Rhodes Island's situation had been continuously improving.

This was the result of just one year, showing just how terrifying his strategic vision was.

Speaking of which, before the Doctor returned to Rhodes Island, Kal'tsit had always expressed her refusal. But after Amiya rescued him, even with heavy losses, Kal'tsit didn't blame him excessively. Although she still maintained a tough exterior, she was actually quite swift in delegating authority.

Of course, due to the Doctor's past, Kal'tsit wasn't completely at ease with him and still retained a lot of power. However, in combat, with Kal'tsit's nod, the entire Rhodes Island fell under his command. Otherwise, they wouldn't have had the assistance of veteran Operators like Ascalon and Misery when they were in Victoria.

"Then, were the actions of the person you mentioned intentional or unintentional? Did he ever regret the mistakes he made? If he were to return, would those affected by his past wrongdoings be willing to forgive him? Amiya, I don't know why you'd want to bring back someone who made such grave mistakes against Rhodes Island. However, you are the leader of Rhodes Island, and all the Operators here, including myself, will work towards your decisions. But when making your decision, don't be swayed by your emotions. If you believe his return is truly necessary, then go ahead and do it. Judging by your expression, that person must have a very bad relationship with Kal'tsit, otherwise, you wouldn't be asking us..."

Hearing Kanna's words, Amiya paused. At that moment, she understood the meaning of the word "leader." Everyone at Rhodes Island trusted her, so her decisions needed to honor that trust.

Amiya nodded, her expression looking much more relaxed.

"Thank you. I need to find Doctor Kal'tsit, so I won't disturb your playtime."

With that, Amiya walked out of the greenhouse.

Although her steps were much firmer than when she entered, Kanna wasn't optimistic about her chances of convincing Kal'tsit. According to Kanna's guess, Kal'tsit had definitely not agreed to Amiya's plan before. It was only later, upon obtaining intelligence from the Reunion Movement about their impending attack on Chernobog, that she agreed to Amiya's request. After all, if Chernobog fell, the place where the Doctor was would inevitably be discovered, and the Doctor's life would be in grave danger.

It was in this situation that Rhodes Island was willing to arrange a rescue operation led by Amiya, with elite Operators like ACE, Scout, and Nearl leading the team.

The result of this rescue was the survival of the Doctor at the cost of the near-total annihilation of Amiya's squad, ACE Squad, and Scout Squad.

However, with Kanna here now, she absolutely wouldn't allow Rhodes Island to grieve again.

Although she didn't know the exact timeframe, she remembered that it was winter during the operation. The current time was late summer transitioning into autumn, meaning that if nothing unexpected happened, Kanna likely had less than four months to prepare.

Thinking of this, Kanna immediately lost the mood to slack off. In the previous world, everyone at Rhodes Island was just a picture and some text. But now, they were real people she could see, interact with, and who had their own thoughts, hobbies, and culture.

When she first arrived at Rhodes Island, she had thought about preventing tragedies. She had previously believed it was still far off, but now she suddenly realized it was right in front of her.

Kanna opened the system.

"Hey, hey, hey! System, give me a break! It's been so long since I came back last time, why is there no activity? Chernobog is just a few months away, come on, give me something!"