Give Someone Clothes, and Your Hands Still Smell Sweet / Suzie Is a Pink Kitty

Suika looked at Ascalon beside her, somewhat speechless.

"Dr. Kal'tsit asked me to observe you for a week..." Now that she had been discovered, Ascalon no longer concealed her purpose.

"Now that I've discovered you, is there any point in this observation?"

If I wanted to lie to you, it would only take a week; I could easily afford to wait that long.

Suika spread her hands, somewhat speechless.

"Indeed, but I'm a little curious, how did you find me?"

Ascalon was somewhat puzzled.

"To be precise, it wasn't that I discovered you... but rather everyone on Rhodes Island discovered you..."

Suika recounted the strange things she had encountered in the past few days. While chatting and joking with the other operators, the group, who were being quite frivolous one second, would abruptly change the subject the next.

Or he might want to drink, but after Suika gives him some, he suddenly declares with righteous indignation that he has given up drinking.

After this happened a few times, Suika would naturally realize that something was wrong.

When Suika left this morning, she was careful and placed a Little Suika, which was hard for ordinary people to see, outside the gate before leaving.

I happened to overhear Scout and his friends' conversation.

They didn't quite understand why Ascalon was sent to Kal'tsit even though Suika had already left.

From any perspective, Suika has not done anything detrimental to Rhodes Island since arriving Rhodes Island.

Ascalon nodded after hearing this. She was very familiar with the Elite Operator of Rhodes Island, so it wasn't surprising that they could recognize her.

However, it's impossible to say they are without guile or would suddenly do something contrary to their previous intentions.

It's only after discovering it that they can't say it out loud, so they use this method to subtly remind Suika.

Of course, she didn't think there was anything wrong with the operators' behavior.

After all, based on her observations over the past few days, Suika only had the most basic curiosity about everything on Rhodes Island. Her daily plans and routes were very clear. She never went near places that were designated as restricted areas, and only went back and forth in places she was familiar with.

During my stay on Rhodes Island, I spent a third of my time in the library researching various books related to Catastrophe, and I even gave Rhodes Island a copy of my own Gaodoting Territory Catastrophe Research Records.

The rest of the time is mostly spent eating, drinking, sleeping, or chatting with people I know.

Compared to some of the troublesome fellows on this ship, she was as docile as a gentle Cloud Beast.

Therefore, even Ascalon himself felt there was no need to continue observing and tracking Suika.

However, Kal'tsit did not retract the order, and unless there was something more important, she would not choose to disobey.

That's why I followed them all the way here.

However, after Suika discovered her, she decided to talk to this somewhat strange girl before returning to Rhodes Island.

Sitting on that rock, Suika chatted for a while about her views on Rhodes Island. When she mentioned Kal'tsit, Suika slapped her forehead.

"Oh dear, I did prepare a gift for Ms. Kal'tsit, but I haven't seen her since that day, and being a lazy person, I completely forgot about it."

Could you please give this to her for me Ascalon?

After saying that, Suika pulled out the maid outfit from the bottom of her bag, which belonged to a certain PAD leader who wished to remain anonymous.

When Suika was taken out, Ascalon's lips twitched.

Well, she figured she should write "vindictive" on this guy's review.

Furthermore, she discovered that Suika was different from most people on Rhodes Island; she addressed Kal'tsit as "Madam" rather than "Doctor."

But it doesn't seem to be a problem. She is respectfully called Dr. Kal'tsit because she is one of the most authoritative experts in treating Oripathy on Rhodes Island. She is the primary physician for most of the Elite Operator on Rhodes Island who suffer from Oripathy.

Therefore, when people meet her, they refer to her as a professional doctor, which is also a sign of respect for her years of dedicated research and control of Oripathy.

Since Suika is not Infected and she and Kal'tsit do not have a doctor-patient relationship, it is not a problem to call her doctor or lady.

"I have a question for you!" Suika suddenly said, as if remembering something.

"Um?"

"I remember Ms. Kal'tsit also taught students, right? Ya Ye always called her 'Master'."

"That's right, but she's quite busy. Besides the Medical Department, she also needs to oversee Rhodes Island's operations."

So she only has one student, Ya Ye, at the moment. The main instructor in charge of medical teaching on this ship is Ms. Liya. What's wrong?"

Ascalon didn't hide these things from Rhodes Island's Medical Department; after all, you could ask any medical operator on Rhodes Island about these matters.

"If there's an Oripathy in front of Liya who needs her first aid right now, but her class as an instructor is also scheduled for that time, and she misses class, will Rhodes Island punish her if someone reports her for it?"

"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about? Why punish someone who's just doing their job? Shouldn't the person who reported it be punished?" Ascalon gave him a look that said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Isn't teaching a class part of your job?"

"Medical instructor. The fact that 'medical' comes before 'instructor' indicates that she is first and foremost a doctor before teaching, and the essential job of a doctor is to save lives."

That said, first aid for Infected is something medical operators are supposed to learn, so why can't we teach students while they work?

Ascalon couldn't help but think, "What kind of teaching is more important than human lives?"

"Oh, I remember reading a little story in the Lungmen tabloids. It said that the local government punished the doctor severely and forced him to resign."

Suika finished speaking, Ascalon shook her head, "Incomprehensible."

"I also find it incomprehensible..."

"Alright... since you've discovered me, the tracking and observation can't continue, so I'll head back now..." Ascalon stood up and looked in the direction of Rhodes Island.

Suika raised her hand Ibuki Gourd, "Take care, don't bother seeing me off!"

After she finished speaking, Ascalon's figure disappeared into the sunset.

PS: Some content in this chapter represents only personal opinions.

This novel is entirely fictional.

Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental.

Pure coincidence

Chapter 191 Giving clothes away leaves a lingering fragrance

After Ascalon left, Suika pointed to the open space in front of her.

"Bring me the dry wood!"

As she spread her ability to create Density and Sparsity, a rustling sound came from the surroundings, and then a large pile of dry wood flew in front of her.

Suika didn't find this strange.

There are many ways to use the power of Density and Sparsity, but concentrating a certain type of inanimate object in a designated place is the simplest method.

As for fire, she can manipulate Density and Sparsity. Although she cannot yet perform the [Ultra-High-Density Phosphorus Calamity Art], she can still increase the temperature by increasing the density.

In the already hot summer, lighting a pile of dry wood is naturally not a difficult task.

Beneath the flames, Suika hummed a little tune, touched her backpack, and frowned as she looked at the marching rations inside.

This stuff is edible, but the taste is... well, let's just say it's not great.

If it were a barren wasteland with no food, it wouldn't matter if I managed to eat something, but now the surrounding area is lush with aquatic plants, the river is teeming with Scale Fish, and I have all sorts of seasonings in my backpack.

Convincing yourself to eat marching rations under these circumstances is extremely difficult.

Reaching the edge of the stream, Suika dipped her hand into the water, flicking her fingertips a few times. Without even using her abilities, a foolish Scale Fish bit her.

She chose the fattest and most gluttonous one, grabbed it, and pulled it out of the water.

"Haha, the consequence of being greedy is getting eaten!"

After quickly processing the fish, he chose a twig that looked pleasing to the eye, skewered it, and placed it beside the fire.

Ascalon returned to Rhodes Island in less than three hours, before even ten o'clock.

Just then, Kal'tsit was in the Control Room talking with Amiya, teaching her about her responsibilities as a leader. She was slightly surprised when she heard that Amiya had returned, and then told her to come directly to the Control Room.

"How were you discovered?"

As soon as Kal'tsit spoke, an Elite Operator was assisting with the filing not far away tensed up immediately.

Ascalon couldn't say whether he was "betrayed" by his own comrades while on Rhodes Island, he just shook his head.

"Her senses are very sharp; she noticed something was wrong. I didn't notice she placed those little clones along the way..."

Hearing Ascalon's explanation, Kal'tsit decided not to pursue the matter further, after all, she had witnessed the absurdity of those smaller clones herself.

Warfarin secretly obtained some of the Suika's skin tissue, and when she examined it under a microscope, she didn't see cells, but a group of swimming Little Suika.

Moreover, when Warfarin looked over, the Little Suika all turned around and waved to greet her.

This gave our Bloodfiend doctor quite a fright, and she was in a daze all day. Fortunately, Warfarin was relieved after Suika explained that it was just a prank.

With such a tiny clone, it wouldn't be difficult for Suika to evade Ascalon's detection and track her down.

"Tell me your thoughts on Ibuki Suika based on your observations over the past few days!"

Kal'tsit didn't hide from Amiya the fact that she had arranged for Ascalon to follow Suika these past few days; instead, she told her frankly.

"A very strange person, but he doesn't have any ill intentions towards Rhodes Island."

I have a feeling that she knows some of us, but she seems to be deliberately hiding it.

Moreover, I've confirmed that no one on this ship knew her before she arrived at Rhodes Island.

Considering that she never harbored any ill intentions, I don't think it's necessary to speculate too much about her behavior.

Even though there are many doubts about it.

"Even if there are still many doubts? You know, after that incident, I find it hard to believe in the good intentions of someone who suddenly appears." Kal'tsit stared at Ascalon and said.

"But none of us believe she came to Rhodes Island with malicious intent. Kal'tsit cannot bring unity; trust is the bond that connects us."

Ascalon naturally knew what Kal'tsit was talking about. She couldn't understand or forgive that person's betrayal either, but Rhodes Island couldn't let this incident lead to excessive suspicion of every newcomer.

Kal'tsit pursed her lips. "You're right. Perhaps I'm being too sensitive."

Amiya pressed her hand against Kal'tsit's, "Doctor Kal'tsit..."

"It's alright. I was just overthinking things. I apologize to you, Suika, and everyone else." Kal'tsit reached out and patted Amiya's head.

"Oh, right, Dr. Kal'tsit, I have a gift for you from Suika..." Ascalon said with a strange expression after feeling a bag in the distance, while the two were having a heart-to-heart talk as "mother and daughter."

"Hmm, Suika, a gift specially for me?" Kal'tsit was a little surprised. She had indeed met and interacted with Ibuki Suika before, but she didn't like the other's eccentricities.

Even the Great Fortune Sigil she delivered to her was returned; this was Suika's only canceled order.

So, even though he knew he didn't really like her, he still specially left a gift for Ascalon to bring back. Could it be that lucky Great Fortune Sigil stone plaque that she returned?

Just as Kal'tsit was pondering, Ascalon opened her backpack and took out the maid outfit under everyone's gaze.

In an instant, the Control Room fell silent.

Many of the more reserved operators glanced at the maid outfit and then at Kal'tsit, as if imagining what she would look like in it.

"Suika also asked me to pass on a message to you—this dress bears the marks of time, and I believe you will like it."

"I~buki~Suika!" Kal'tsit gritted her teeth and said Suika's full name.

Meanwhile, Suika, gazing at the Twin Moons in the sky above the wilderness, suddenly sneezed.

"Ahhh... Could someone be thinking about me... Hoshiguma or Alina?"

Never mind, whoever it is, I'll toast you! Of course, you'll have to bring your own drinks...

After saying that Suika picked up the Ibuki Gourd and happily started drinking from it.

Of course, she didn't know that on Rhodes Island, not far away, many operators were having sleepless nights because of the dress she gave them.

As for Kal'tsit, she looked annoyed and took the clothes back to her room, then threw them into the deepest part of the closet.

The next morning, Suika woke up and continued westward.

And her next stop—is still Karaton.

The reason is simple: Karaton is located between Rhodes Island and Siesta, and unless you deliberately go around it, Karaton is a place you can't avoid.

As for going around it, she hasn't done anything wrong, so why would she go around it?

Compared to when she was with the child, Suika arrived at the city of Karaton again in half the time it took her.

Chapter 192 Susie is a Pink Kitty