Transforming into Kanna on Terra

After the helicopter returned in the direction of the battlefield, Kanna glanced down at the ground from her high vantage point, then checked the direction of the last traces left by the Prayer for Rain skill. Without hesitation, she pointed in the direction Ace and the others had left and said, "It's that way!"

Beside her, the Old Man Saber from Blood Valley looked in that direction, his heart involuntarily tightening.

In this rainy environment, many tracks would be washed away by the rain, and visibility was also limited. It was only after Kanna pointed out the location that he noticed ACE's direction of movement from the subtle clues around. This meant that even with the answer provided, it was still somewhat difficult. However, Kanna could point out the location without hesitation, which proved one thing: in terms of field of vision, the gap between himself and Kanna was enormous.

If they were enemies, with such a gap in vision, he would be almost indistinguishable from a blind man in front of Kanna.

Fortunately, Kanna was on Rhodes Island's side.

The Ranger finally understood why the scout treated Kanna so well, even stating that if Kanna was willing, he could make her Rhodes Island's best sniper Operator.

As the Ranger marveled at Kanna's naturally gifted field of vision, the helicopter arrived directly above Ace and their group.

At this moment, they were like a pack of wolves hunting, slowly but steadily devouring the fleeing enemies piece by piece.

Once the enemy attempted to counterattack, one of them would throw out a clone of Kanna. Under the clone's powerful and fearless charge, it only took two rounds to completely extinguish the enemy's last spark of resistance.

At this point, those "elites" had completely lost their will to resist. Even if they survived, the small, purple figure would become a nightmare that would haunt them for the rest of their lives.

"I heard a story from my grandma about two unarmed civilians who encountered a wild bear hunting in the wilderness. One of them took off running, and the other was very confused, thinking that with the bear's speed, they couldn't possibly outrun it. But the one who ran said, 'I don't need to outrun the bear, I just need to outrun you...' Look at those people, don't they seem similar!"

Kanna, standing on the helicopter, observed the fleeing enemies below and complained to Blackhorn beside her.

Blackhorn nodded in agreement, "What you said makes perfect sense, it's the ultimate truth! But the grandma you're talking about, is she an outcast?"

"Shut up, Blackhorn. Is outcast someone you can just talk about like that?" Yato, standing nearby, slapped the horn on his forehead when she saw Blackhorn's tendency to gossip.

Durin, who had been sleeping soundly nearby, suddenly felt a killing intent accompanied by a sharp gust of wind brush past her face. Startled, she leaped up, nearly stepping out of the aircraft cabin, but was luckily grabbed by the collar by the experienced Ranger.

Originally, Kal'tsit's intention was to worry about Ace and Misery's teams suffering too many casualties during the pursuit, so she had the A4 members and Kanna bring them back. But seeing the smooth pursuit below, they all agreed that instead of stopping now, it would be better to join in. Since hostilities had already broken out, they might as well strike a heavy blow and make the enemy feel the pain.

The Ranger and Durin, one a sniper and the other a mage, occupied the left and right sides of the helicopter's doorway, "bombarding" the enemy from above.

Kanna, meanwhile, moved at high speed around the helicopter using Lightning Wedges, intercepting any spells or crossbow bolts that attempted to attack the aircraft.

And naturally, she appeared clearly in the enemy's sight.

Seeing that nightmare-like figure reappear on the battlefield, the fleeing enemies were close to tears.

They had initially thought this would be a very easy job, just eliminating the armed forces of a medical company to appease the Grand Duke. They never expected to run into a steel plate, or rather, an ironclad ship.

Of their group, less than a tenth now survived, and the enemy was relentlessly pursuing them, showing no signs of stopping until they were completely annihilated.

But then, thinking that they would die anyway, why not turn around and fight back?

Those who had this thought before had basically all died at Kanna's hands. Now, these people were already scared out of their wits, and nothing but escape remained in their minds.

This was also the reason why Ace and his group suffered no losses and chased so effortlessly.

Finally, with the combined efforts from above and below, they successfully annihilated all the enemies in half an hour.

When they returned to the helicopter, the members of both squads collapsed inside. They hadn't felt it much during the chase, but once the battle was over, it felt as if all their energy had been drained.

After checking the Operators who had boarded the helicopter, the A4 squad members were surprised to find that only a few people from both teams had sustained minor injuries during the pursuit, with no severe injuries or deaths. With less than thirty people from both teams chasing a force of several hundred for so long and suffering only these losses, if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would have thought it was a joke.

When the helicopter returned to Rhodes Island's deck, Gavial, along with several medical Operators, was already waiting there.

"How is it! Are there any seriously injured? Do you need emergency treatment!"

As soon as the cabin door opened, Gavial rushed in first.

Yato patted Gavial's shoulder.

"Don't worry, Doctor Gavial, just a few minor injuries. Everyone else is just exhausted."

Gavial also saw the situation inside the cabin clearly. Although the Operators were mostly lying on the ground, there was no strong smell of blood in the cabin, and everyone's complexion was ruddy, indicating no serious injuries.

She breathed a sigh of relief and asked Yato about the situation. The helicopter had returned much later than expected. If Kal'tsit hadn't been certain that the helicopter would be safe with Kanna on board, another helicopter would have already been prepared to depart.

Upon learning that there were no serious injuries or deaths on the helicopter, the arriving doctors also showed smiles on their faces.

"Hey, hey, hey! Weren't you supposed to be pursuing? How did you get injured in the backside?" a medical Operator asked a Guard Operator with a buttock injury, puzzled.

"I rushed too fast, and it was raining, and the road was slippery..." Hearing the medical Operator's words, everyone looked over in unison. Realizing the embarrassing gazes around him, the Guard's face turned bright red as he repeatedly explained the reason for his injury.

"Hahahaha!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere on the deck instantly dissipated, replaced by a cheerful mood.

Of course, this was excluding the Operator with the injured backside. He never expected that he, who had only sustained minor injuries amidst the chaos, would be so "betrayed" by his teammates upon returning to Rhodes Island. He suffered ten thousand points of damage mentally, collapsing immediately.

Chapter 156: Angry Kanna

Amidst the laughter and banter, Kanna bid farewell to Ace and his group.

Misery and Ace headed to the control room for combat summary and reporting, while Kanna, after inquiring with Gavial, made her way to the Sanatorium Courtyard.

She was very worried about Rosemary's condition. However, Ace's group was still fighting outside, avenging the fallen Operators of Rosemary's squad. Rather than being unable to do anything but stand by and watch, Kanna chose to support the battlefield.

This was because she also trusted Rhodes Island's medical team and believed that Rosemary wasn't that fragile.

But after the battle ended, her concern for Rosemary resurfaced.

Her familiarity with Rhodes Island's interior allowed Kanna to move very quickly. Before the crowd on the deck had even dispersed, Kanna had already arrived at the entrance of the Sanatorium Courtyard.

She opened the door and walked in, immediately seeing Perfumer preparing incense. As Kanna approached, Perfumer looked up and saw her.

"You're here to visit Rosemary, aren't you! She's in the third Infirmary Room, with Amiya accompanying her," Perfumer said gently, pointing towards the infirmary.

Kanna walked quietly towards the destination after listening.

Upon arriving, she gently pushed the door open, then poked her head inside to look.

Hearing the door open, Amiya turned her head, saw it was Kanna, and waved, signaling her to come over.

Looking at Rosemary, who was still in a deep sleep, Kanna quietly asked, "How is Rosemary now?"

Amiya held a handkerchief and carefully wiped Rosemary's forehead. She looked at Rosemary, whose brows were furrowed as if having a nightmare, and sighed slightly.

"Her physical injuries are mostly taken care of, but during this attack, several Operators died protecting her right in front of her. The mental impact on her is immense. Ever since she returned, she's been having nightmares, and her Originium Arts show signs of becoming uncontrollable. So, after cleaning her wounds, I had the doctors leave to prevent Rosemary from harming anyone if she were to lose control."

Kanna was also powerless when it came to mental healing. Her innate instincts only allowed her to exert pressure; she knew nothing about treatment.

"ACE and Misery are back, right? Are they injured?" Amiya asked Kanna about the support team's condition.

Kanna shook her head. "No! They all came back safe and sound."

Hearing Kanna's words, a smile appeared on Amiya's face. "That's good..."

A moment later, Perfumer walked in and adjusted the aromatherapy in the room.

"I've added a lot of spices with calming and soothing properties to the aromatherapy. If you stay here too long, you'll fall asleep quickly, so be mindful of that."

Perfumer said to the two before leaving.

"Understood. We'll stay a little longer until Rosemary stabilizes, then we'll leave. After that, we'll entrust Rosemary's recovery to you, Miss Lena." Amiya said with gratitude.

Although Rosemary was a bit slow-witted, most people on the island treated her with great respect. This Feline, who was not much older and often forgot things due to her amnesia, had become a rare friend to Amiya.

On the way back, she had sensed Rosemary's confusion and chaos during the battle through her magic, as well as the sadness and fear after her teammates died before her eyes.

She didn't understand why those people suddenly bared their fangs at her group and attacked so ruthlessly.

Although she reacted and blocked the subsequent attacks with her magic greatsword, her already not-so-powerful body could no longer withstand the turbulent and unstable spirit that surged like a tidal wave under the magical confrontation.

Her strong willpower allowed her to hold on until Kanna and her group arrived. Upon seeing Kanna, her spirit relaxed, and the sudden outburst of emotions caused her to faint.

The two sat for a while longer. When Amiya felt Rosemary's condition had stabilized under the aromatherapy, she led the swaying Kanna out of the infirmary.

When the two arrived at the control room, Kal'tsit had already returned. Kal'tsit was not wearing the same outfit as when she greeted them at the airport; she had changed into a clean white medical uniform.

Many Operators were busy working inside.

Seeing Amiya bring Kanna in, everyone simply exchanged brief greetings.

"Kal'tsit, who was that?" Kanna's drowsiness gradually subsided after leaving the infirmary. By the time she reached the control room, she had woken up.

She walked up to Kal'tsit, glared, and asked indignantly. She wanted to know if the opponent was that Grand Duke from Victoria. Anyway, there was still some time before reaching Chernobog, enough for her to go to Victoria and cause some trouble for him.

"Leave this matter to me!" Kal'tsit was not surprised by Kanna's behavior and decisively refused Kanna's involvement.

"Tell me! Kal'tsit!" Hearing Kal'tsit's words, Kanna unhappily slammed the table, startling everyone nearby. After all, on Rhodes Island, it was rare to see any brave soul dare to do that to Kal'tsit.

"What good would it do to tell you? Are you going to Victoria to cause a Catastrophe, or are you going to find that person and twist his head off?" In the previous report, Kal'tsit knew that Kanna had already guessed who the mastermind was through ACE. It was precisely because of this that she couldn't let Kanna go to Victoria to cause trouble recklessly.

"The troubles Rhodes Island faces cannot be solved by killing a few people. You want to kill that idiot, and so do I. But it's useless for you to go. Causing a Catastrophe will have no effect on that Grand Duke living in the Ironclad Ship; it will only bring disaster to more civilians. Killing him is even more useless. Besides making his successor continue to be an enemy of Rhodes Island, the only gain would be making the upper echelons of other countries fear us more. After all, being able to kill a Grand Duke of a nation could pose a threat to them, making Rhodes Island's future even more precarious."

Fearing that Kanna would get angry and go out to cause trouble on her own, Kal'tsit, uncharacteristically, explained to her.

Amiya, standing beside Kanna, listened to Kal'tsit's words, her eyes flashing. She wondered how Rhodes Island would deal with the current situation if that person were here. Would it be better or worse?

At this moment, Amiya's desire to bring that person out of the coffin in Chernobog became even more urgent. Rhodes Island desperately needed a top-tier talent in strategy and tactics, and that person was the best choice Amiya could think of.

Kanna clapped her hands on the table a few times, startling everyone around her into stillness. She glared angrily at Kal'tsit, puffed out her cheeks, and turned to leave the control room.

Chapter 157, Chapter 149: Rosemary, Rosemary

After leaving, Kanna knew it wasn't Kal'tsit's fault, but she still felt very unhappy.

If she were alone, without any sense of good or evil, she could have turned Victoria into an eternal Catastrophe zone. It wouldn't have been difficult for her.

But Victoria wasn't just that damned Grand Duke; there were also many ordinary civilians who loved life, loved this land, and lived their lives diligently. They had done nothing wrong. Even though Kanna was very angry, she knew she shouldn't inflict that anger upon them.

An angry Kanna locked herself back in her room. Even Amiya couldn't get her to open the door.

Kal'tsit, who knew about this, made no explanation. The entire central control area was cautious after Kanna's outburst, afraid of angering Kal'tsit, and no one dared to inquire about the matter.

Meanwhile, Outcast had been sent by Kal'tsit on a secret mission. Thus, when Amiya was at a loss, Kanna, for the first time in days, hadn't been seen on Rhodes Island.

Kal'tsit, working, could clearly sense Amiya's absentmindedness. After finishing her work, she called Amiya over.

"Are you worried about Kanna?"

Amiya nodded cautiously.

"Don't worry about Kanna. She's just throwing a childish tantrum; she'll be fine once she gets over it. How is Rosemary recovering?" Kal'tsit had a good grasp of Kanna's feelings and knew that she wasn't sulking with her, but rather with herself. So, after a few days, Kanna would naturally be fine once she figured things out.

"Much better. She can already get out of bed and walk. However, her amnesia has worsened. She often forgets things from the previous day completely." Amiya had been visiting Rosemary after work these past few days.

She found that even if she had told Rosemary something the day before, she wouldn't remember it the next day. After consulting Lena, Lena also confirmed the worsening of Rosemary's amnesia.

Fortunately, she was still in the other party's memory.

A few days later, Kanna was lying on her bed, bored, scrolling through videos...

She had initially thought Amiya would hold out for a few days, and then she could use that as an excuse to come out after her anger subsided. However, after knocking on her door for two days, Amiya stopped coming, which put Kanna in an awkward position.

If she went out now, it would make her seem less "dignified." If she stayed inside, it was too boring. In a word, she was suffering because she was too concerned about her pride.

Suddenly, a "ding-dong-ding" knock echoed from the door. Kanna's eyes lit up, tears welling up. Finally, a savior had arrived! She wondered which sweet little thing would be her "stepping stone" this time.

She practically flew to the door, ready to open it, but stopped herself. "Be dignified! You must be dignified!"

Kanna constantly reminded herself internally.

"Ahem! Who's there?"

"Me!"

With a "click," the door suddenly swung open. Kanna stared in surprise at the frail yet familiar figure.

"Rosemary! What are you doing here! Come, come, sit down!" Kanna, seeing the girl before her with a look of confusion in her eyes, excitedly took her hand and guided her to a stool.

Rosemary tilted her head, examining Kanna's face closely. After a moment, she spoke with a questioning tone, "Kanna?"

Kanna also noticed something was off with Rosemary. She looked towards the doorway, where Amiya stood, her face filled with surprise.

"Although Rosemary has been successfully rescued, her amnesia has worsened. Without the recorder, she can barely remember any of the Operators.

She was only recently allowed out of the sanatorium. I followed her and saw her walk straight here, to you. I haven't told her your location at all during this time; she found it herself. And she still remembers you, which means even though her amnesia has worsened, you still remain in her memory. This is a good thing."

Rosemary looked at Kanna with a bewildered expression. She didn't understand why she was here or why her heart was pounding when she saw this girl. But she knew this person must be someone important to her.

Kanna hugged Rosemary's shoulders. "Waaah... Rosemary, I shouldn't have been so willful. I should have visited you sooner!"

Rosemary's face was still a little pale, but she gently patted Kanna's cheek. "Even though I don't remember, Rosemary is happy to see you."

Amiya walked to the door and used her communicator to contact Rosemary's attending physician and Miss Lena. Although letting Rosemary go out was their suggestion, saying it might be beneficial for her amnesia recovery, Amiya had harbored doubts.

After all, so much time had passed. Many people had visited Rosemary, including her squad members, but besides Amiya, Rosemary showed no recognition of anyone else.

However, thinking that she had been lying in the infirmary for so long, Amiya agreed to the doctor's idea, believing a walk around Rhodes Island might do her good, and personally followed along.

From the moment she left the infirmary, Amiya noticed Rosemary's movements weren't random but had a strong sense of purpose. Even though she stumbled a bit because she couldn't remember the way, she still accurately navigated from the upper to the middle levels of Rhodes Island and precisely found Kanna's room.