Chapter 277

If the other party is interested in joining the Guard Bureau, Ch'en Hui-chieh wouldn't hesitate to offer positions such as Senior Superintendent, Chief Superintendent, or even Assistant Commissioner of Police, let alone Senior Superintendent... Of course, the premise is that she can offer such positions.

Regardless of the circumstances, everyone has decided to face the Pollution of the Demons forces together with all their might. How the various organizations will get along afterward, and how those who have been discovered to be experts on the Infected, will conduct themselves, are all questions that will arise later.

As the vehicle entered the port, amidst the spectacular sight of various Landship lined up in a row, Ch'en Hui-chieh glanced at the special permission notification for Rhodes Island Medic that she had received on her phone, sighed, rubbed her cheek, and tried to make her expression appear normal.

"Well then, welcome to Lungmen."

Correspondingly, a row of relatives and friends stood on the deck of Rhodes Island waving to Nana, and Kal'tsit, who had also gotten off the vehicle, stood before Rhodes Island with a smile:

"Welcome home, Nana."

PS: Waaaaaaah!

I think this old Black Snake still retains some charm.

However, the cat and rabbit combination is clearly more delicious.

PSS: So Nana's entry into the city is over, and now it's time for Nana's daily routine.

9th Lungmen Seafood: 313 Chaotic Convergence

Watching Nana being first Feline in the face by a white Little Fox with nine tails, followed by the blonde Sankta sisters, one red and one green, adorned with cat ears and tails, circling around Medic.

Putting aside the fact that the black-haired big-haired Feline, whom she had met once before, looked over and said Halo, "Huh? Why are the policewomen here too?", as the Halo -wearing Liberi, Halo, and Vulpo Feline gathered around Medic to offer their concern, Ch'en Hui-chieh's expression gradually became confused.

As always, Hoshiguma delivered a high-EQ statement:

"The Sankta of Rhodes Island... it's quite fashionable for them to wear accessories that feature characteristics of other races..."

In response, Chen tilted his head slightly.

"So, which one is real: the Halo, the wings, or the animal ears?"

To Ch'en's bewildered question, Hoshiguma could only manage a smile and chuckle.

At this moment, Medic seemed to remember that he also had guests from Lungmen, and a group of Rhodes Island operators gathered around Ch'en and his companions. Kal'tsit spoke first:

"Well then, I should start preparing to arrange the negotiations with Lungmen with the Doctor and Amiya... Medic, you'll take care of entertaining the guests."

"Alright, Minister Kal'tsit, please continue with your work. And then, Superintendent Chen..."

Seeing Nana holding the child and still acting all businesslike, Ch'en Hui-chieh was actually off work, forced a smile, feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Just call me Chen or Ch'en, it's fine. We're not on a mission right now, no need to be so formal."

"Okay, Ms. Chen... Ch'en Hui-chieh ..."

With a shy smile, Nana, holding and playing with her feverish Rosemary, introduced her little group to Ch'en again:

"I didn't have time to introduce them earlier. These are Huang, Su Sulo, FrostNova, and Rosemary. And these people wearing other uniforms are Jessica, Nagisa, Mika, and Seia, who often work with me..."

The introduction of Rhodes Island's Regular Operator and other partner operators was done in a very quick manner. Since Chen's attention was often drawn to Little Peach, Little Green, and Suzuran, who was holding Nana's hand obediently, the introduction of the children who were close to Nana was naturally also included.

Are these children also Rhodes Island operators?

"Aili and Xiya are students I met during a mission, brought from Kazdel to Rhodes Island. You already know Suzuran, she was a patient I brought from Siracusa. You already know Rosemary... she is... well, she is my adopted daughter, and also one of the few senior operators who has completed all field operator training at such a young age."

"And there are many children like them on Rhodes Island... Some are recuperating on Rhodes Island, some are adopted by Rhodes Island because they are unable to take care of themselves, and of course, there are quite a few who do what they can to make a living on Rhodes Island..."

Listening to Nana's explanation, Ch'en Hui-chieh blinked and frowned:

"... They're letting minors participate in fieldwork? What kind of heartless company is Rhodes Island?"

Chen's subconscious remark startled Nana. Then Nana pressed down on Rosemary, whose ear hairs were slightly bristling as if she wanted to retort. Medic smiled and said:

"On the surface, it may indeed give that impression, but whether Rhodes Island is a black-hearted company or not, Chen can actually verify it himself in the future."

"I apologize for speaking so dryly for so long; it's not good to be standing on the ship's side in the wind. Please board... Also, as instructed by Governor Wei Yenwu of Lungmen, we will be receiving you both under a recuperative procedure... Ah, Folinic, thank you for your trouble... Chen, this is the Oripathy electronic monitoring device that everyone on Rhodes Island needs to wear... Until your official visitor cards are issued, its built-in visitor privileges will be the essential electronic key for your access to Rhodes Island."

Nana glanced gratefully at Folinic, who was still working according to her schedule. Although Folinic had never been particularly outstanding in combat, as an assistant in the ship's operations... Nana couldn't rely on those two idiots Typhon and Mika.

As Nana led Chen and Hoshiguma toward the Medical Department, Mika, who was being pulled along by Nagisa, and Jessica, representing the non- Rhodes Island operators, bid farewell to Nana in the lobby.

"Then we'll head back to the common area now. Nana, remember to come to the coffee shop for dinner tonight!"

"Okay, see you tonight!"

After bidding farewell to everyone who felt they shouldn't interfere with Nana's work, only Rosemary, who refused to leave Nana's embrace, and Suzuran of the Valley, who didn't know where to go, were still holding Nana's hand. At this moment, the crowd around Medic finally shrank back to a not-so-crowded area of five people.

"Sorry, I just got back from a field call... Everyone was probably planning to have a party or something, and since Chen and Hoshiguma are also my patients, please join us tonight if you don't mind."

"Of course, it's clear you have a great relationship with your colleagues at Medic. It truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier medical company; both the environment and the employees create a very welcoming atmosphere..."

"... Really? I feel... like I've returned to the Guard Bureau..."

Seeing Chen glancing at the ACE team, who were probably on duty in the distance, muttering to themselves, Nana felt that the issue of Rhodes Island's combat strength could be ignored.

"I'm glad we didn't disappoint you two... Also, as the start of your 'recuperation,' a medical examination is a necessary procedure for boarding the Rhodes Island ship. I just got back, and Suzuran also needs a thorough medical check-up. Would you like to come with us, or would you like to choose another date later?"

"Just go together... Ch'en?"

Seeing her partner's slightly troubled expression, Hoshiguma gave her a gentle reminder before Ch'en Hui-chieh frowned and asked:

"Is a physical examination... a mandatory procedure...?"

"Yes, but if you have any concerns, we can also conduct the examination privately... Please trust our doctors' professional ethics. In addition, the report generated by the machine will be sealed directly and delivered to your designated location by a private courier."

Hearing Nana say this, although Ch'en Hui-chieh still looked worried, she reluctantly agreed to Nana's suggestion:

"Then let's proceed according to that confidentiality protocol... Please submit my medical examination report directly to the Governor's Office, and have Lady Wei... no, Madam Wen Yue receive it."

Seeing the atmosphere turn so cold, Hoshiguma smiled, put her arm around her partner's shoulder, and said to Nana:

"After all, Ch'en is considered a nobleman of the Great Yan Dynasty, and his family values privacy, so there's nothing we can do about it."

"That's certainly true for large families, and we have a lot of experience with similar confidentiality needs, so please trust us."

After all, Nana herself gave her medical report directly to Kal'tsit, so Nana readily accepted Ch'en Hui-chieh's special request.

Even while having guests, Nana didn't forget her job. Besides the two superintendents, Ch'en and Hoshiguma, who might be Pollution by Demons, she also had to take care of Suzuran, a child.

"Suzuran of the Valley came back with Huang-neechan, right? How many tests did she complete?"

"Ah, Folinic- nee gave me this notebook... It says... the basic parts are all finished?"

Taking the medical record book handed to her by the blonde girl, who stood on tiptoe and held it in both hands, Nana ignored the exclamations of Cole and Kate beside her: "So well-behaved, much more obedient than Narcissa." and "Touch her~ touch her quickly~" for this polite and sensible child.

After all, for Rosemary, this kind of comparison with "other people's children" would only make her lie in her arms with a sullen face and pretend to be dead.

Nana doesn't see any point in comparing Suzuran and Rosemary; aren't they both good, well-behaved plants?

"Can Suzuran understand Victoria?"

"Hmm... I can't understand it all... If it's Higashi or Siracusa..."

"It's alright. You'll gradually get to know them all after seeing them more often in daily life. Your mother entrusted me to take good care of you, but of course, you can't neglect your studies either."

Hearing Nana's explanation, the Little Fox swayed its tail, which looked like a basketful, clenched its little fists, and pricked up its ears:

"I will try my best!"

"But that's for later. First, I'll have a physical exam with the older girls, then register my records, then get assigned rooms... Tonight I'll get to know the other kids, and then it'll be the weekend. Study time starts after the weekend."

Seeing how gently Nana cared for Suzuran, even Chen, who was used to scrutinizing everything with a stern gaze, couldn't help but soften.

However, Rosemary looked quite surprised, as this was the first time she had seen Nana taking care of a child.

"... That's so great, I'm so envious..."

"Sister Rosemary?"

Seeing the Little Fox look at her anxiously after hearing the Rosemary's soft mutterings, Nana chuckled and hugged little Feline even tighter.

"Well, when Rosemary first arrived at Rhodes Island, I was injured while participating in Catastrophes relief... As a result, Rosemary had to adapt to school life on Rhodes Island on her own, and I missed some of her education because of that... Looking back, it's quite a pity."

This was mainly an explanation from Nana to Chen and Hoshiguma. Rosemary, growing increasingly angry, reached out her little paw and smacked Nana's forehead repeatedly, saying as she did so:

"Please note that normal people don't call a total of three years of courses—elementary school tutoring, middle school intensive classes, and high school preparatory classes—'some kind of education'... Nana, you missed three whole years of my childhood... And now, I'm not a child anymore."

Hearing the Little Cat say that, Nana was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously compared it to her own walking Suzuran of the valley and the White Cat in her arms that refused to let go... Rosemary, of course, immediately perked up her ears to express her dissatisfaction at this obvious action.

Like a cloud, Little Feline said she had grown up, and that was it. Rosemary, an Elite Operator the same age as Rhodes Island CEO Amiya, flipped over and floated steadily in the air, deliberately towering half a head above Suzuran, before taking her new sister's hand from the other side.

"Hmph~ Nana, you'd better focus on entertaining the new guests. I'll take care of Suzuran of the Valley!"

Cole and Kate burst into laughter because no one except the Little Cat could see it. Nana then made the funny face on behalf of the Little Cat's family for Chen and Hoshiguma to see. "So, you'll be arranging Suzuran's checkup?"

"Don't underestimate me. Wasn't I the head of the Training Department before? Let's go, Nana and the others need to have a confidential medical check-up. We'll go to Folinic- neechan's for follow-up checks..."

Watching the two little ones walk towards the other side of the Medical Department, Hoshiguma was the first to sigh:

"You guys seem to have a really good relationship... But, you missed three years? Was it because of such a serious injury? Generally speaking, colleagues in the Guard Bureau often take advantage of their recovery time to play with their children at home..."

"After all... I was seriously injured back then; actually, I was in a coma for three years, more accurately." (Second)

"Ha... that really is... missed out on the child's entire childhood..."

Hoshiguma had assumed Ch'en would also offer his opinion, but seeing that Ch'en Hui-chieh's attention was entirely focused on the 'Ticarondo Catastrophes Relief Memorial' wall sculpture in the Medical Department, and after repeatedly comparing the central Feline with the one leading the way with Nana, Ch'en belatedly said: Nine

"Ticarondo Catastrophe Relief Medal, you are the Rhodes Island physician who went deep into the Catastrophes and the Catastrophe Messengers who guided the relief efforts... I should have realized it sooner."

"Wow, that guy from a few years ago? I saw him on the news too... I never thought we'd actually run into such a legendary figure at work."

Clearly, Hoshiguma had become the straight man again, while Nana rarely received praise for her actions; she was mostly the object of fear. This new feeling was quite novel for her.

"The legends are all over the top. Looking back now, I was just doing what I wanted to do... We've arrived. This is the private examination room. We'll be examined by the blood bank manager, one of the founders of Rhodes Island's Medical Department... Just so you know, Dr. Warfarin is a Bloodfiend, but please don't associate her with the legendary Bloodfiend... Our company also has atypical cases who are Bloodfiend but prefer engine oil to blood, so please don't have any preconceived prejudices against Rhodes Island's Sarkaz."

After the two exchanged a glance and nodded to indicate they understood, Nana smiled and sat down in the doctor's seat on duty.

"Well then, let's do some basic checks before Dr. Warfarin arrives."

...100 million

Honestly, today was a complete mess since I returned to Rhodes Island.

First, there were setbacks at the border, then the Pollution spread, and now there are guests from Lungmen to entertain... I have to work an extra shift.

Nana, however, adapted quite well to these unexpected situations. After all, compared to her previous work at the ICA... things like suddenly losing sight of the target, clients demanding revenge in a specific way, or discovering the escape route was unusable when leaving... the level of crisis at Rhodes Island was in no way inferior to that at the ICA.

But on Rhodes Island, there's no need to hide in a safe house after a mission and wait for things to get out of control, nor is there a need to disconnect from the outside world... Even though the series of unexpected events is indeed exhausting, Nana thoroughly enjoys her current job.

The tools in her hands were performing their intended purpose perfectly, and this alone allowed Nana to completely shed the pressure of her assassin job.

Being a doctor is certainly more believable than being a killer.

Just as Nana was sighing like this, her phone suddenly rang with a special ringtone. Nana's expression immediately turned serious... It was the ICA's... or rather, her manager's ringtone.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call... Dr. Warfarin, please continue to entertain Hoshiguma and Superintendent Chen."

Seeing Nana run out in a hurry, Hoshiguma and Chen nodded, then watched her jog away.

During this time, Hoshiguma chatted with Warfarin for quite a while, until Warfarin went to another room to operate the equipment, at which point the two superintendents finally began to speak:

"Just now... Medic made a rather scary expression..."

"He's a bit like that quiet, reserved guy from Penguin Logistics..."

As he expressed his opinion, Ch'en put on his Guard Bureau uniform jacket.

Although she was bothered by Medic's expression just now, it would be impolite to chase after him now... After careful consideration, Ch'en Hui-chieh also felt that it was a bit of a professional habit for her to press him based on just one expression, so she suppressed her curiosity.

Hoshiguma, having put on her coat, smiled and said:

"There will be many more opportunities to meet in the future, but... she is the Star of Ticarondo... Commander Wei is probably going to be disappointed. She is clearly not someone who can be poached easily."

"Hmph, what does it have to do with me..."

"Yes, yes, yes~ I hope they won't assign us any more tasks outside of our regular duties; it's really annoying."

PS: Waaaaaaah!

The two little ones, looking serious as they wait for the mission to begin ↑

PSS: A bit overdone, trying to eliminate the chaos that might have been caused by the large number of characters appearing in the Qi Ling Ba Wu Si Liu Ba Qi Qi group... but it was actually already quite chaotic (scratching head).

9th Lungmen Seafood: 314 Agent's Concern

Knowing that her lounge would likely be turned into a banquet hall, Nana ultimately chose to make the return call from the armory compartment of the café.

From Medic, dressed in Rhodes Island uniform, greeting everyone with a warm smile, to walking from the brightly lit Medical Department into the warmly lit coffee shop... to Nana taking off her uniform jacket and expressionlessly activating the coffee shop's built-in anti-eavesdropping device.

Finally, the assassin, Number Seventy-Seven, dressed in a tight-fitting combat suit, entered the armory, casually lining up the weapons on the table while activating the communication system... From this point on, the identity of the black-haired Feline was completely different.