Psychological Treatment

However, in this example... the one who struck first was Specter. More accurately, it was "Laurentina". Masked Rider Shark attacked Oute and Kal'tsit while she was of sound mind.

This wasn't even a case of a patient attacking a doctor.

The Mind Lash Demon suddenly fell silent. She tapped on the table, and Mantra smiled and looked towards the door.

Besides the familiar faces like Oute, there was another person everyone knew: Ch'en. If nothing unexpected happened, she was probably there to... "collect Wei Yenwu's hair loss report."

After Oute and the others passed by the bar entrance, the two Elite Operator reunited.

"Amiya is sleeping in Kal'tsit's bedroom now, and whatever happened before, it won't happen now."

"[It's hard to say.]" Mantra retorted, "[After the child falls asleep, the young couple might indulge in some intimate moments.]"

"But it's not just Amiya!"

While the two Elite Operator were secretly gossiping, Ch'en officially began her Originium Infection testing.

"Why are there so many projects?!"

Warfarin explained, "The effects of Originium Infection on the human body are multifaceted."

"If the goal is simply to determine whether a person is infected, not many procedures are needed. The most basic angiography technique can easily distinguish whether a patient is infected and the degree of infection."

Ch'en nodded, expressing her nervousness, and took the initiative to talk to the pale-faced doctor. "I also remember some things... It seems that in the early stages of infection, the blood crystal density is below 30, in the middle stages it does not exceed 50, and in the late stages the situation is more variable, and may even exceed the theoretical lethal line?"

"... There's a minor problem at work."

In the early stages, the density of blood Originium is generally no higher than 0.30 u/L; in the middle stages, it is generally no higher than 0.50 u/L; in the late stages, the outlines of organs are difficult to discern on imaging, abnormal crystals cover most organs, and the density of blood Originium crystals is more variable.

"So why are there so many projects?"

Oute gave a straightforward answer, "Consider it a lenient decision."

"... Huh?"

"Governor Wei has given so much, so much that we would feel guilty if we didn't give you the full package."

"No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!" Warfarin pushed Oute forward. "Since there's a female doctor here, you're not needed for the rest of the tests!"

Watching Oute move, Specter followed without saying a word.

"Me too!" The little rabbit followed behind and darted off.

"..." Watching Oute being wheeled out of the room, Ch'en, facing the silent Kal'tsit and the overly lively Warfarin, continued to try to postpone this inevitable event, "Doctor. Oute's answer was somewhat unreliable, Dr. Kal'tsit, is there any other reason?"

However, the cat's answer only made Ch'en more uneasy, "Doctor. Oute was just joking—he has no conscience."

Is that the main point!?

Ch'en was speechless.

"Furthermore, if your infection worsens to a moderate or severe stage, the data we have accumulated can also facilitate your future surgeries."

Is... that's how it is?

"This is Oute's unique skill!" Warfarin said, "It inerts the Originium in the patient's body and then reduces the degree of infection through 'metabolism'."

The term "metabolism" here is entirely literal, isn't it?

"Currently, even among extremely severely ill patients with blood Originium crystal density exceeding the theoretical lethal dose of 0.80 u/L, there have been two cases of infection progression reversal."

"In one case, her blood crystal density was reduced to 0.21u/L by Oute, regardless of cost or effort."

"Another example... Due to the limited resources available, we had to replace his organs with artificial ones to replace his original organs, which were covered in Originium crystals and had become dysfunctional."

Having done some research on Originium Infection, Ch'en naturally understood the significance of this data.

However, in her shock, she overlooked another point: why did Rhodes Island only use these two cases to illustrate its point?

Such a treatment plan only became possible after Oute mastered the Fate Reconstruction. To date, very few people have received this treatment. The examples of FrostNova and Patriot are naturally the most suitable for use as a gimmick.

Kal'tsit glanced at it and immediately filled in the height data. "Then, next is the weight..."

Outside, Amiya skipped and hopped around, asking, "Doc Otter, where are we going?"

Look at the little rabbit's killer instinct.

Chapter 236 Psychotherapy

"If there's nothing available right now, you can have some water and do other things first."

In response to the Bloodfiend's mockery, Ch'en retorted irritably, "I did have a medical check-up before starting the job!"

That's the point, but people obviously feel differently when faced with a serious, professionally ethical process versus when faced with intentional mockery.

She pushed open the restroom door, stepped into the stall, looked at the test tubes and small cup in her hand, and sighed, "Wei Yenwu, why did you pay so much money!?"

As Ch'en began undergoing a full range of examinations, including but not limited to urine and blood tests, Talulah sat motionless in her temporary residence, hugging her knees.

The tattered coat was tossed under the bed, next to the boots.

For the sake of the survival of the Chernobog people and the Infected, Talulah actively participated in various activities on Rhodes Island.

A cunning politician might have categorized this as "Rhodes Island needing my help" and demanded that Rhodes Island pay a price. But Talulah doesn't see it that way: no matter what kind of charitable organization Rhodes Island is, Chernobog and the Reunion Movement are not their responsibility.

On the contrary, these are all Talulah's own responsibility.

In front of outsiders, she strives to maintain her most active and persuasive demeanor in order to secure more resources for the refugees. In private, however, repressed dark thoughts and gloomy emotions resurface.

That despicable logic is exactly the same as Koschei's teachings.

A dark reality, the darkness of reality.

The room was pitch black, and the dragon sank into the depths of memory, simultaneously playing the roles of itself and the Black Snake, continuing its endless self-questioning.

"... Talulah, humans are fragile, complex, and selfish creatures... wisdom, ideals, and methods... these are what I taught you. Give up your illusions. You will eventually return to me."

"Your end is in my hands."

If Talulah spends a year or two quietly reflecting, she might be able to recover from this festering wound.

"No, everything you brought must end!"

"I will find you—I will never deny you again, Koschei."

"I oppose you!"

After escaping the influence of the Black Snake, Talulah's premature contact with the outside world made her realize more deeply that it was not the serpent that had planted venom glands in Draco's mouth, but rather that venomous fire was already brewing in the dragon's chest.

Even though the other "me" born from Koschei's Originium Arts has been killed by Doctor. Oute, the ways of thinking that constitute "me"... still exist.

There will be no more momentary collapses, but this pool of venom is destined to regenerate the dragon as a venomous dragon.

Knock knock.

Talulah's heart skipped a beat.

She tidied her appearance and turned on the light.

As she stepped barefoot onto the floor, she saw the pile of coat.

Talulah silently picked it up.

Seeing a light suddenly appear through the crack in the door, Oute stepped aside. When the door opened, he realized it opened inwards.

"They've arrived."

Draco looked somewhat haggard.

The dragon's body appeared so thin, a linen blouse hanging from her shoulders, making her look exceptionally haggard. The indoor light draped over her, casting a fluorescent glow around her. But her face was hidden in deep shadows.

Amiya instinctively jumped back.

"Please come in..."

Even though this place originally belonged to you.

Talulah stepped aside, and the coat that had been tossed aside with the boots was now neatly tucked away and folded beside the bed.

Upon seeing the Specter, the venom left behind by Koschei resurfaced.

See, Doctor. Oute has never let his guard down.

You never have a chance to be alone with him...

If he truly trusts you, why does he always bring a skilled melee fighter with him when they meet?

Admit it!

If he had truly eradicated "me" completely, how could he possibly remain so wary?

Another part of the mind countered:

Even though I was influenced by the Black Snake before, it was indeed the Reunion Movement that took over Chernobog!

And I am indeed the leader of the Reunion Movement!

It would be foolish to let me act freely while I still wield considerable influence over the Reunion Movement!

Besides... I don't even believe in myself anymore!

"... Lura!"

"Miss Talulah!"

Just as Talulah was still "distracted," Oute and Amiya called out to her one after the other.

"Feel sorry."

The etiquette and manners cultivated by Koschei prompted Talulah to offer some hospitality. "I have some tea here, from the logistics department."

"Amiya, please help me."

"Mmm!" The little rabbit offered its hand.

The pale green tea rippled in the translucent glass, with a few tea stems standing upright in the center, rising and falling.