Chapter 142

"Yes... it's you! Please teach me, Kitty Teacher!"

"Cat..."

The cat's ears nearly twisted into question marks in confusion, but Medic didn't think too much about it... After all, if she could call Rosemary "cat," then it was only a matter of time before she was called "cat" by others.

But... who is this girl right now? Did Alki deliberately avoid seeing her by letting her come to the snow mountain alone? Why did Ah Fu look so surprised after seeing this girl, as if he were speechless? There are many questions and little information, but fortunately... the matter itself is not urgent.

Everyone can slowly return to the car, warm themselves by the fire, brew some tea... and then explain everything from beginning to end.

With the massive Exploration Vehicle joining the team, now with one more person on board, Medic used the increasingly weak Ursus network to send a final inquiry to Patriot.

"We've found a purple-haired Sarkaz child here who claims to be a guide... She wants to learn from me how to control the 'Blade'... Is the Alki she mentioned the 'Guide' you spoke of? Finally, we're about to leave the network's contact range. With no pursuers, we'll drive into the Sami Wetlands as quickly as possible, then follow the Kazimierz border into the Columbia Wasteland... As agreed, I'll take care of FrostNova, but Talulah will return to Ursus after settling the others. If you need anything, you can contact us through Rhodes Island's channels..."

He gave a general account of what was happening on his side. Although Medic didn't go into too much detail because the Ursus people were listening, he even used a descriptive term like "sharp blade" to refer to the "Pollution Collapse" weapon. But Patriot would definitely understand.

Afterwards, Medic, in the name of the Shieldguards, sent the encrypted Rhodes Island driving route to Puff, the operator on the TDD side... In this way, the deserted wilderness of Columbia was no longer an obstacle preventing everyone from reaching their new home.

So... is that all you've done with your own business?

Looking at FrostNova and Talulah, who were still discussing the issue of the remaining the Infected in Ursus, and then at Blaze, who was talking about her combat experience during this mission, and Durin, who was yawning... Medic's gaze gradually settled on Sister Mary, who had recently been volunteering to care for patients. Although she was wearing a nun's habit, the red cross on her armband had become part of her identity.

And as always, Frostleaf could be found by Mary's side, carrying a halberd and a greatsword... If she wasn't around, she was either on duty in the Disciplinary Department or doing weapons or physical training somewhere nearby.

Although she was a child soldier, she didn't look like a child at all.

In comparison... Medic looked at Typhon, who claimed to have lived in the caves of Alki for a long time, had never seen 'technology', and had not interacted much with other people.

Well, Medic asked her what her name was, but she looked hesitant... Finally, after Cat said that a code name would also work, the child covered her headband and said the name that made Ah Fu frown.

"Code name? Typhon... That's the name I found on the horn my mother left me. Although my horn isn't big enough to wear that yet, I will be able to later, very soon... As for Alki, she's my teacher and also my adoptive mother... After my parents died, it was Alki who found me..."

Although I have long understood that it is impossible for normal people to interact with me, when I went to Ursus, everyone I met was riddled with problems. Even a weirdo like Medic had to complain about Ursus. Is Ursus a collection of human sufferings? How come wu1 Qiba Lin Qi can encounter stomach-ache topics wherever he goes...

With a sigh, Medic poured a cup of hot tea for the new member of the team. As the girl curiously touched the stainless steel camping mug, feeling its texture, Medic rubbed his eyes and said:

"I roughly know about your situation, and I also know what you want as payment for leading the way... But, I still have some questions, such as why you hesitated for so long between me and Huang after seeing us?"

"... Because, Alki only said that I would meet a black-haired woman named Feline would change my destiny..."

Seeing the girl's troubled expression, Medic shook her head with amusement. She and Blaze both had black hair when they weren't using Originium Arts, so trying to distinguish all the Rhodes Island Feline just by their hair color... that would indeed be quite difficult.

Setting down his teacup, Medic continued to ask another question that had been lingering in his mind:

"Finally, what Patriot told me was... that the guide would find us on its own... and being able to foresee our movements, I thought it would be Snow Priestess or the Cyclopes..."

"Alki is Cyclopes."

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Medic nodded.

But... did the Cyclopes really say he changed someone's destiny?

Thinking of this, Medic couldn't help but look again at the Sarkaz girl with the baby face and incredibly youthful appearance... In his Foresight, this child had grown up safely into a figure that even Huang could only dream of... But the fact that she had pinned herself to the ground with an arrow while wearing the ring would no longer shake Medic's resolve.

The cat has gotten used to this absurd situation where Foresight seems to be her other half... Perhaps she should read more of Kal'tsit's Foresight, since Kal'tsit really does give advice in her Foresight.

But the thought that others might have also witnessed his own chaotic scene made Medic want to cover his face and run to his agent's office to hide away for fifty years, waiting until he was sure the person who saw it had made a fool of himself before he came out to make an appearance again.

Turning his gaze back to the well-behaved purple-haired child before him, Medic sighed. He wondered what the child's original fate was, and hoped that her adoptive mother... the Cyclopes known as Alki wouldn't mind his erratic Foresight.

With a sigh, and as Typhon tilted his head, Medic pulled out the Rhodes Island employee handbook:

"I understand your situation. Although I don't know why that Alki trusts me so much and would hand you over to me directly... even if it's just as a way of repaying His Patriot's trust, I will meet your needs. This is our contract."

"Uh-huh!"

"Then let's begin the lesson... Before I explain the condition of your bow, you need to understand some basic common sense..."

As she spoke, Rosemary, who had just come out of her room, excitedly carried a large pile of textbooks to the lounge. These books were all printed and bound by the PRTS system through the production station. Medic had asked Rosemary for them, and they were textbooks from elementary school to high school.

Seeing Typhon's sudden sweaty face and the expression as if he were swallowing hard, Medic smiled and picked up a high school math book.

"Then, let's begin our first lesson by letting me know your current level."

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I suddenly realized that I hadn't slept much at all, but I worked hard for almost 12 hours today and wrote 12,000 words. At the same time, it's almost time to start a new paper.

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5th Laytonson's Ghost Assassin: 151 Return to Rhodes Island

Typhon's arrival was like a godsend for the Exploration Vehicle team, especially for those who were responsible for scouting every day.

The petite, purple-haired girl lived up to her title of 'guide,' although everyone could see her lack of confidence. Whenever Medic asked her about the reasons behind her chosen route, 'Is it right?'... she would give a questioning look, then, like a broken record, tilt her head and point her lips in a self-conscious manner:

"Right... right..."

Even Folinic, who had some reservations about this country girl suddenly becoming her junior sister, couldn't help but cover her face and sigh when she saw Typhon's expression... Seeing this, Typhon quickly affirmed:

"Ah... yes, yes!"

But when others are equally confused... like Little Cat scratching at the table wondering what's wrong, Typhon starts scratching his head again:

"Is it right?"

Typhon only showed a shy smile and clapped his hands on his hips when even Medic himself couldn't stand it anymore and directly ordered PRTS to record the route.

"That's right!"

"... Sometimes, I hope you can rationally explain why you chose this place. Is it because this place is more suitable for passage? Or are there any disadvantages to choosing other places?... Collective action cannot be convinced by simply saying 'I think this place is better.'"

The young hunter nodded repeatedly at Medic's teachings, carrying the heavy giant bow, but then tilted his head and asked:

Why did Kitty Teacher choose this path?

"Because I have no reason not to leave."

Whenever Medic spoke such nonsense with such a serious expression, Typhon would puff out his cheeks slightly and wag his spiky tail:

"How is this different from my 'I think'?"

"There are... I asked you why you think this place is good, and you couldn't answer... But I can't find why this place is bad, because I really can't."

"Is this different?"

"Of course it's different... There are many reasons to choose a path, and most of the time there are various reasons why you should take that path. So in these situations, you just need to find out if there are any reasons why you don't want to take that path."

Watching Medic discuss with her new apprentice, Huang, who was chewing on a cookie, exchanged a glance with Rosemary, who had just run off to cause trouble.

Clearly, rather than training in some skill, these two were engaging in some kind of philosophical contemplation... and similar scenes had played out countless times during the time the Exploration Vehicle left the snow-capped mountains, entered the marshland, and was about to leave Columbia.

As Medic pulled out a stack of exam papers, Typhon and Rosemary, who was eating cookies in Huang's arms, both shrank back...

After leaving Ursus, with Columbia support becoming increasingly easier to obtain, everyone's lives seemed to return to peaceful routines.

In this daily routine, no matter if the past is unbearable to recall, or if one is filled with uncertainty about the future... none of this can prevent everyone from enjoying the peace of the present moment.

For the children on the bus, the weekly exams, which replaced various dangers, became a new 'enemy' that terrified them.

Typhon's fear of his mentor seems to stem from the Sami tradition of hunter training, where a moment's carelessness could result in being harmed by prey.

As for Rosemary... after the Little Cat became familiar with the Rhodes Island environment and discovered that its power seemed capable of handling all situations, it began to become complacent in its studies.

Although there haven't been any serious incidents like skipping classes, there are plenty of minor issues like being inattentive in class, not doing homework assigned by teachers other than Kal'tsit, and not paying attention to regular academic subjects.

In the past, she was either burdened by family responsibilities or because Cole's mother's main energy was spent taking care of Nana, who seemed to have some mental issues.

Now, the academic star who was admitted to the Columbia National Music Academy has begun to seriously educate his youngest daughter... This can be seen from the fact that the Little Cat, who is as docile as a cloud, has obediently snuggled into Huang's arms, which she usually resists because of the heat... Her fear of exams has surpassed the negative influence of Huang's surrounding environment on her.

But is that all?

Rosemary wasn't the only child needing care on the bus now. After Aili and Xiya brilliantly handed in blank papers on their first diagnostic test, Medic realized the problem was more serious than it seemed.

When asked why they never guessed on elementary school math or multiple-choice questions, the two little 'Sankta' with their soft blonde hair answered like this:

"Grandpa said that you can't pretend to know what you don't... In Kazdel, that can get you killed."

"So we'll leave all the questions we don't know blank!"

"Then... what about your near-zero scores in chemistry and physics, yet they're filled with answers? The Sarkaz's education level isn't low, is it?"

The two little ones immediately looked at Eileen, who looked quite embarrassed, upon hearing this question. Clearly... it was the maid's problem.

This made the cat start to doubt Eileen's educational level. After discovering that Eileen was okay in basic arithmetic, humanities, and magic, but terrible in science, Medic also dragged the maid into the night school team of the Exploration Vehicle.

Aili, Xiya, Rosemary, Typhon, Eileen... Elementary school, middle school, high school, university... Who would have thought that a small Rhodes Island cram school could gather the learning experiences of ordinary people from childhood to adulthood?

This doesn't even include those like FrostNova, Alina, Frostleaf, and Mary who actively participated in the learning process.

What finally convinced Medic to include the word "Tutoring Department" in the Human Resources Department's PRTS organizational structure was a placement test where Yinuo and Sasha, two boys who had barely studied and came over after their day's treatment, narrowly defeated Rosemary in the general exam, causing Rosemary's ranking to plummet from a passing grade of 2/5 to a failing grade of 4/7.

Yes, unlike education that emphasizes test scores and requires children to "know," Cole's education places more emphasis on rankings.

Her philosophy was that you could fail, but you couldn't fall below half in the team rankings... That way, even if you did poorly, it could be said that everyone hadn't studied well. However, with the addition of boys from the Reunion Movement who didn't delve into the in-depth knowledge points but had a solid grasp of the basics, Rosemary suddenly found herself in the terrifying life of being Elite Operator but constantly being nagged by her mother.

From Medic's perspective, Cole's request might not be entirely unrelated to his "passing" policy... but seeing the Little Cat forced to do his homework because his GPA had dropped below 50%, Medic and Cole exchanged a knowing smile.

Their efforts ultimately paid off.

Now, after several months—enough time for the Exploration Vehicle to traverse the Sami Icefield—let's look at the progress of those who had to catch up on their studies. Lin

Glancing around at the tense expressions on everyone's faces, Medic first looked at the fake Little Cat dressed in a pink Rhodes Island uniform:

"Aili...59 points... failing..."

"Ugh--! Cry for Yashi, cry for Yashi!" Fin

Seeing that the little one seemed ready to cry at any moment, Medic thought for a moment and continued: Three

"... Although you failed, you managed to go from zero to average in a few months, which shows you tried your best. However, some mistakes were clearly just due to carelessness, so don't make the same mistakes next time... Also, your Higashi accent is a bit problematic... Stop imitating cartoon characters' speech. If you're really interested, you can go and learn properly from a proper Higashi like Yato."

As Aili nodded happily, and seeing his superior assign him extra work with just a few words, Yato wanted to say that he had severed ties with that country long ago... but because Yato simply couldn't resist Aili's big, Yato eyes, just as he always tolerated Durin, the A4 Action Group leader sighed and agreed to this language teaching assignment, the duration of which was unknown.

"Next up is Xiya... um... sixty points... okay, you passed."

Ignoring the green fake Little Cat's expressionless "Yay!" pose to its sister, the two little ones then pinched each other's cheeks, whimpering in pain.

Because I've sampled them so many times lately... these twins aren't as harmonious as Rosemary's brothers. They even engage in a very Sarkaz- like duel ritual over not dividing ice cream equally, using knives from their backpacks.

But that's all in the past. Now, as long as these two little ones don't fight like before, Medic can just pretend he doesn't see it... The Kitty Killer took out the next test paper:

"Sasha... your science scores are all above 80, which is great. But you need to work harder on your humanities. Ursus is east of Great Yan, not Columbia... such a basic mistake will make you a laughingstock for life in the city."

The boy, who had already begun crossbowman training and given himself the code name 'Faust,' awkwardly looked at his report card showing that he had failed a few subjects.

In contrast, there was a confident, expectant white-haired boy... Well, his grades were also quite good, although he was somewhat unbalanced in his studies. However, unlike Faust, 'Mephisto' was clearly better at humanities. In addition, after his throat inflammation subsided, he recently started practicing vocal music again... Because of this, Mephisto could earn at least ten extra credits.

In addition, Yinuo began practicing nursing with Sister Mary about three months ago... and a month ago, he was diagnosed with a very special medical Originium Arts by Folinic.

The boy then happily told everyone about his dream of becoming a pioneer doctor, and the codename 'Mephisto' was born.

Su Sulo didn't seem to mind the little one asking so many questions after her rounds, but if she wanted to learn medical knowledge, some basic knowledge was essential...

Fortunately, Alina laid a solid foundation for the children of the Reunion Movement, so they didn't find it difficult to understand even if they studied high school material alongside Rosemary.

In stark contrast to the boys' behavior, Typhon.

Despite having the homophonic code name 'Typhoon', Typhon's learning path, if not as sweeping as Catastrophes, can only be described as being even worse than that of Aili and Xiya.

Even though it is well known that Kazdel, the homeland of the Sarkaz, is now a ruin, Typhon's knowledge is as barren as the Sami Snowfield compared to the Sarkaz's current educational environment, highlighting the beauty of a mind that has not been Pollution at all.

With a lot of wild common sense about the wilderness that he didn't understand, Typhon made quite a few jokes during his time Exploration Vehicle.

For example, at the beginning, the Exploration Vehicle was regarded as some kind of living thing, and the refrigerator was thought to have a spell that made plants grow on ice... The most hilarious thing was that Little Typhoon thought that the standardized kitchen counter had a magic that could make anything you wanted to eat come true as soon as you said it.

Her magical law has now been updated to 'spells only work when she's with her master'... Medic is wondering when Typhon will notice that when she's muttering to herself, she's not just talking about what she wants to eat, but that she's also using her phone to order food.

Perhaps I should start by giving her a cell phone?

With a sigh, Medic put down Typhon card, which showed she hadn't passed a single subject. Now, she really wasn't even as good as Aili, but...

"... You answered the practical application questions very well... At least I can confirm that Typhon, your ten years as a hunter have indeed been outstanding... If you don't know how to spell any more words, it would be even better to use Sami runes instead."

"I... I will try my best..."

Typhon tapped his finger, looking at Medic's face, which rarely showed any emotion, and asked cautiously:

"Um... Kitty Teacher, when can I start learning how to hunt those guys...?"

Medic knew what Typhon meant by 'those guys'.

I wonder what Alki saw in his Foresight that led Typhon to learn how to deal with Demons from someone resembling a guard... Didn't the Inner Guards say that his case was just a series of coincidences?

Especially the fact that he inexplicably became a cyborg... Medic himself had never even heard of things like skeletonization Originium.