Ark Simulator, Am I Not Without a Physical Body?

Volume 6, Chapter 359: Hunting the Two-Headed Sunflower

Following Su Rui's suggestion, Skadi paused slightly, then took the documents out from a hidden corner. Then, right in front of Gladiia, the documents vanished from Skadi's hand, leaving Gladiia momentarily stunned.

Then, Skadi looked at Gladiia: "Let's keep going, Second Captain."

"... Okay." These must be the abilities Su Rui mentioned by Skadi and Laurentina, right? Looks like I'll have to learn more about them later.

Gladiia pondered silently as she led her team into the cave below the church. There, they saw Quintus, draped in a black robe, standing in the center of the cave, waiting for them, instead of fleeing.

After seeing Skadi and the others come down, Quintus still had the leisure to utter a few harsh words:

"Since you are unwilling to understand the Essence of Evolution, the only option is for you to disappear."

Having said that, Quintus no longer suppressed his nature and liberated himself from the limitations of his body. His body continued to twist and grow, eventually transforming into a two-headed sunflower-like sea creature. The difference was that, in the two-headed sunflower that Quintus had become, the sunflower's original position was replaced by eyes encased in fangs.

However, with seawater flowing into the caves, the ocean also becomes the domain of Abyssal Hunters.

Without any command, the Abyssal Hunters moved in perfect unison after Quintus transformed and launched an attack on Quintus.

Skadi also heard Su Rui's voice in her mind. "This battle is still quite simple. You don't need any commands. Just follow your instincts. I'll keep an eye on the First Speaker for you, but it doesn't seem to be planning to make a move. It's just waiting for your battle to end before it appears."

Skadi didn't think much. At this moment, the blood rushing through her veins left her no time to consider anything else. Her thirst for battle propelled her swiftly across the sea towards the two-headed sunflower, her greatsword aimed at the monster's eyes. She was ready to pierce through its large eyeballs as soon as she got close.

Under the siege of the Sanger Abyssal Hunters, the Deepsea Bishop Quintus, who already had little combat power, could only wildly wave his tentacles, trying to attack the agile Abyssal Hunters, but each time he was skillfully dodged.

At this point, escape was impossible. No matter how hard Quintus tried, how much he screamed or begged the First Speaker for help, he couldn't do it anymore.

Because his mutated organs had lost the ability to speak, he could no longer communicate with Skadi and the others as he had before.

Su Rui made a point of marking it in Skadi's field of vision. "This guy wants to call for help, but unfortunately he doesn't have a mouth and can't speak."

"Hmm." Skadi nodded, silently wielding her sword to end the monster's last vestige of life before her. Then, she and Gladiia came to the shore and looked toward the location where the First Speaker was hiding.

Should we chase after them?

"It will step forward on its own. To be honest, I find the First Speaker's lies somewhat endearing. It will do whatever you tell it to do. You can just call it out and have it fight you to the death."

Skadi couldn't understand Su Rui's aesthetic sense, but she still raised her greatsword and shouted in the direction where the First Speaker was hiding:

"The First Speaker, come out and fight me!"

Gladiia and Laurentina glanced at Skadi's strange behavior with some confusion. What puzzled them even more was that after hearing Skadi's words, the First Speaker actually emerged from her hiding place and looked at Skadi.

"You summon me, so I appear, my compatriots... Why must you fight me?"

"Because you are not my compatriot."

Skadi said nothing more, hoisted her greatsword, and charged toward the First Speaker, slamming it down in an attempt to knock First Speaker away.

However, the agile First Speaker evaded Skadi's attack and attempted a counterattack from the side.

This means it fell into Su Rui and Skadi's trap. The initial mistake was just bait; Skadi had already received instructions from Su Rui before it attempted to attack.

"Take a step to the left, then swing your greatsword upwards. It will be knocked away. Then you just need to thrust your greatsword forward."

Skadi swung her greatsword as Su Rui commanded, and it looked as if the First Speaker had run into her own greatsword and been sent flying.

Even so, the First Speaker still maintained a remarkably strong ability to move, climbing directly onto the rock face and charging towards Skadi once again.

But at this moment, Skadi had already positioned herself, facing the First Speaker, and thrust her greatsword forward.

The First Speaker of attackers charging towards Skadi gradually came to a halt, like skewers of incense that had been pierced, and slowly lost their vitality.

Blue blood, belonging to marine life, flowed from the First Speaker's wound. Skadi drew her greatsword and watched it fall, gradually draining its blood.

"Well done, Skadi."

Gladiia and Laurentina approached Skadi and looked her up and down, finding Skadi completely unharmed.

"Now we should talk about Su Rui... Do you have anything to say?"

Skadi didn't answer Gladiia immediately, but instead asked Su Rui, "What should we do now?"

"Your phone got wet, so I can't talk to Gladiia. I suggest you go back to the aircraft first, but people outside have already noticed that you're about to demolish this church. The Inquisitor and his students are already on their way."

As Su Rui casually spoke, he displayed the map of the Scanning Vision:

"My suggestion is to solve this problem first. Kal'tsit will be here soon, and solving this shouldn't be too difficult."

Skadi nodded and looked at Gladiia: "The Iberia judges are coming; let's resolve this issue first."

"Okay... you were just talking to Su Rui, right?"

Gladiia looked Skadi up and down. "I didn't see any earpieces or communicators on you."

"Because Su Rui's voice really does play directly in your head, you don't need headphones. I've experienced that amazing feeling myself."

Laurentina smiled beside her, a hint of smugness in her eyes.

Gladiia paused, then looked at her teammates. "Laurentina, you can do it too? Why can't I hear you?"

"It's probably because Su Rui doesn't want to, right? Ever since Skadi woke up, Su Rui hasn't communicated with me this way."

Laurentina shrugged.

Why is Gladiia's head so pointy? (Volume 6, Chapter 360)

Skadi and Gladiia then went outside the church, and just as Su Rui had said, they were blocked in their way by the judge and the Liberi girl beside him.

"We meant no harm; we were simply dealing with the Deep Sea Cultists were causing trouble here."

Gladiia spoke first, but the stern-faced judge was unmoved. "Even so, this is not a reason for you to set foot on Iberia soil, Aegir."

Skadi watched the second captain and the judge arguing back and forth, and somewhat boredly asked herself, "Su Rui, do you have any ideas?"

"I can't do anything about it, but Kal'tsit is here now, so her word still carries weight."

Following Su Rui's mark, Skadi indeed saw Kal'tsit arrive, and her appearance startled the judge wearing a mask.

Kal'tsit glanced in Skadi's direction, as if she had seen Su Rui, but she quickly looked away and turned to the Inquisitor:

"How about I vouch for these hunters? They won't pose a threat to Iberia; on the contrary, they can fight alongside you against the Seaborn."

"... Even so, we cannot let this matter pass so easily."

Even so, the judge did not give up and continued to argue with Kal'tsit and Gladiia, while Su Rui listened, yawning repeatedly.

However, one sentence immediately snapped Su Rui out of her drowsy state. Kal'tsit said, "I'm willing to accept trial. I think that outcome should convince you?"

Before the judge could react, Su Rui was already angrily yelling in Skadi's mind, "No, absolutely not! She's my cat! I wouldn't even hit her, so who dares to judge her? Skadi! Step forward!"

Skadi wasn't bothered by Su Rui's words; on the contrary, she felt Su Rui's behavior was a bit childish. Suppressing a laugh, she stepped out of the Abyssal Hunters ' group and stood to the side and slightly in front of Kal'tsit.

Skadi's actions immediately drew everyone's attention. The junior judge, marked by Su Rui as Irene, gripped her weapon tightly in alarm, and Kal'tsit and the other judges also turned their gazes toward her.

Kal'tsit's eyes flashed with understanding, meaning that Su Rui was indeed in Skadi's mind, while the Inquisitor was more direct:

"You seem to have something to say, Aegir?"

Skadi nodded, her eyes staring blankly at the judge (actually, she was looking at the screen in front of her):

"I have a wealth of information about the Deep Sea Church, including their plans to attack Iberia and the potential for another catastrophe caused by the Seaborn. Will you cooperate with us to prevent a possible disaster that could destroy Iberia, or will you lock us up and watch everything unfold?"

No doubt about it, that arrogant tone was definitely a line written by Su Rui. Kal'tsit nodded, a relieved smile creeping onto her lips. Although she had thought from the beginning that Su Rui would stand up for her if she said that, when it actually happened, Kal'tsit still felt an unexpected surge of joy.

Upon hearing Skadi's words, the judge paused for a moment, then carefully examined Skadi's "empty eyes":

How can you prove that what you're saying is true?

"I have evidence." Skadi glanced at her lines, then made a gesture of reaching behind her back. Both Gladiia and Laurentina saw that Skadi actually pulled a document out of thin air and threw it at the judge.

As the judge read the documents in his hand, Skadi glanced at Su Rui's request, slightly raised her chin, and said in a cold tone:

"This is just the tip of the iceberg, a small step by the Deep Sea Church and the Seaborn. Even so, it's already a difficult problem for Iberia to deal with, isn't it? Even so, are you still going to lock us up?"

"... You'd better be telling the truth."

The judge took a deep breath and handed the folder containing evidence and clues to Irene beside her so she could take a look. After reading it, the young judge's eyes widened, and she even looked at her teacher with some anxiety.

It seems she has at least made a decision, Su Rui typed out another message.

Skadi hesitated for a moment, but still spoke as Su Rui had requested:

"It seems your students all know how to assess the situation. What about you? Are you afraid to make a decision?"

How could you say that! Teachers bear a heavy responsibility!

Irene immediately retorted to Skadi with dissatisfaction, but was patted on the shoulder and calmed down by the judge. Then, the judge, wearing an iron mask, looked at Skadi:

"Every decision I make could trigger a chain reaction, so I have to be careful. But you're right, now is not the time to hesitate... Come with me, I'll take you to the stronghold in Iberia."

Skadi shook her head. "I have a flying vehicle here; it's more convenient to use our transportation."

The judge paused for a moment, hesitated, then nodded. "Alright, let's go."

"Before that, I have some things to say to my teammates."

Gladiia stopped Skadi and Laurentina: "We need to talk."

"Second Captain, do you have any other questions?" Skadi asked Gladiia.

"How exactly did you and Su Rui meet...? Is he trustworthy?"

"What's there to say? If it weren't for me, she would have been turned into skewers by that First Speaker!"

Su Rui complained somewhat discontentedly, "Gladiia, why is your head so pointy?"

Skadi was unsure how to relay Su Rui's words and looked at Gladiia with some difficulty.

Gladiia had obviously guessed as much, and simply nodded to Skadi: "Just tell me what he said."

Skadi then repeated Su Rui's words, causing Suri to fall silent for a moment:

"I just wore a hat, so my head looks pointy... Also, I was worried that my teammates might be in danger, and I needed to thank you in person for your help... I think we'll need your help in the future."

Gladiia thought for a moment, "I am also very willing to establish a friendly relationship with you. After all, mutual understanding is the foundation for cooperation."

Gladiia felt helpless about some of her own words, like an adult facing a unreasonable child, forced to explain herself word by word.

Fortunately, after this exchange, Su Rui and Gladiia got to know each other, temporarily setting aside their differences, and headed to the aircraft together.

Book 6, Chapter 361: Gladiia Makes the Decision

Nothing unexpected happened on the way to their destination, except that Laurentina kept trying to talk to Su Rui, hoping to find traces of Su Rui in Skadi.

If Su Rui weren't currently without a physical form, he would be somewhat worried that Laurentina might try to kidnap him.

But that shouldn't happen, right?

Su Rui and Kal'tsit brought two aircraft in total. After Kal'tsit arrived, her aircraft was naturally requisitioned by Su Rui.

During a break, Gladiia found Skadi and whispered in her ear, "Can I speak with Su Rui alone?"

Skadi looked at Gladiia with some confusion, then heard Su Rui's voice. "Hand her these earphones and let her put them on. I can use them to communicate with her."

As she spoke, a pair of headphones appeared in Skadi's hand.

Even Skadi herself was taken aback for a moment, but she still handed the earphones to Gladiia: "Su Rui said you can communicate with him if you wear these."

Gladiia nodded and took the earphones from Skadi. Having already witnessed Su Rui's special abilities, Gladiia wasn't too surprised at this moment.

Skadi, however, felt a pang of sadness as she watched Gladiia put on her headphones.

Su Rui noticed her change and whispered in her ear, "What's wrong? Are you disappointed because I gave Gladiia a gift? I'm right here with you, why are you envious of Gladiia? Headphones aren't anything expensive."

Skadi understood this, of course, but that didn't stop her from feeling somewhat unhappy even when she agreed with Su Rui.

Skadi, being rather simple-minded, had no idea how to hide her emotions. Even Gladiia, who had turned away, vaguely noticed Skadi's feelings. However, Gladiia wasn't good at managing her emotions either, so she simply gave Skadi a slightly apologetic look before turning back to focus on her headphones.

Su Rui also somewhat helpless; it seemed that mere words wouldn't be enough to comfort Skadi...

"Okay, okay, let me look around. I don't have anything suitable as a gift... Here are some snacks, do you want some? I've been collecting snacks for a long time, bought from Syracuse. I haven't had them in ages, and they're the kind that's hard to find elsewhere?"

Skadi neither spoke nor nodded, but in her heart she felt that Su Rui agreed.

"Okay~ But you don't want me to get the snacks for you here, right? You should share them with the others, since there aren't many. I can get you something else first."

Skadi shook her head slightly. Although she also enjoyed good food, she wasn't in the mood to eat right now.

'Can I hear about your conversation with the second captain?' This was what Skadi was truly concerned about at that moment.

"Of course, no problem, but don't talk nonsense~" After all, Skadi is Su Rui's host, so her words are the most important.