The Hidden Enemy

After hearing what Suika said, everyone looked at her. Scout was surprised, while Alex and Misha looked shocked.

Even if it wasn't explicitly stated, there's no doubt that what "that year" refers to is that one event.

What is the name of the head of Rhodes Island's Medical Department?

Kal'tsit

When Suika uttered that name, Alex took two steps back in disbelief, and a negative emotion involuntarily rose within him, but he quickly suppressed it.

"Why?" He stared intently at Suika, trying to find the reason.

"I don't really know the specifics of what happened back then, but what I do know is that this matter is related to Kal'tsit, and she did make a mistake."

However, she shouldn't be primarily responsible. If you really want to know the specifics, I think you should confront her directly when the time comes.

Knowing her personality, she wouldn't lie to you.

After hearing Suika's words Alex and Misha both fell silent. After a while, Alex finally looked up at Suika.

"Alright, I'm willing to believe you, but we need to meet with Kal'tsit before we can decide what to do next."

Suika didn't feel that Alex's distrust of her was an insult.

"Of course, after all, if it weren't for what happened back then, you wouldn't be in this situation."

Scout, who was standing to the side, didn't say anything. Instead, he waited until Alex and Misha had rested before approaching Suika to ask what had happened.

Suika briefly recounted what she knew.

"These two, including Lyudmila's parents, were all from that research institute, and the director of the institute was Kal'tsit."

However, due to an accident, the research institute was destroyed by the Ursus Military, and their parents also died in that incident.

However, Kal'tsit was also a victim in this matter, so it's best to talk things out. Besides, Kal'tsit would probably be very willing to accept the descendants of these old friends, right?

After Suika finished speaking, Scout nodded.

"I see. If that's the case, Dr. Kal'tsit will definitely be happy to see the two siblings."

The two then chatted as they went outside to find the person who had helped Scout maintain his equipment.

After they left, Misha pulled Alex aside and said...

"Little brother, should we run away?"

"Why did you run away...?" Alex looked at his sister in confusion.

"We finally reunited... I heard that the Reunion Movement is full of ruthless killers. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have been able to escape here."

And that Rhodes Island... if it weren't for Kal'tsit, our family wouldn't be here..."

After Misha finished speaking, Alex shook his head. He understood why Talulah and Suika were so determined to kill Mephisto.

"Sister, the Reunion Movement isn't what you think it is."

"You're still young, what do you know..."

"I am a member of the Reunion Movement."

After Alynchus said this, the two fell silent.

Then Alex recounted his experiences over the past few days to Misha.

After hearing Misha looked incredulous.

"So, those who are committing evil everywhere are that New Reunion Movement?"

Alex nodded. "That's right, exactly."

"Then there's no need for us to go back... wouldn't it be better to just find a place to live in anonymity?"

After hearing this, Misha still disagreed with returning to Ursus. After all, discrimination against the Infected was deeply ingrained in Ursus, Misha didn't think the Reunion Movement could change it.

Alex shook his head. "Sister, do you really think we can live in anonymity?"

And don't you want to know the truth about what happened back then?

"I..." Misha pursed her lips.

Of course, she wanted to know what exactly happened back then, and why her family members were ultimately taken away by the military and disappeared into the night.

The reason she has survived all these years is to find her family and the truth of what happened back then.

However, after finding her younger brother, she hoped more than the truth that he could live a safe and peaceful life.

"I still have my comrades in the Reunion Movement. After this is over, I will return to the Reunion Movement and continue our shared ideals."

Sister, if you have nowhere to go, I suggest you join Rhodes Island.

I'm not saying we're breaking up.

Rhodes Island and Reunion Movement have a very close partnership. Like those two people, they are both from Rhodes Island, but they have a very good relationship with the leaders of Reunion Movement.

From what I understand, Rhodes Island is much safer than the Reunion Movement. Your personal safety will be guaranteed if you go there, and if the Reunion Movement fails in Ursus, I can come and join you!

Alex looked at Misha intently.

"But why couldn't we keep our identities secret instead of telling that girl our choice?"

Misha didn't quite understand.

"Sister, you've been living in anonymity for so many years, but do you know how long it took to find you?"

Less than a day.

Although we still don't know exactly what happened back then, in the eyes of those who care, we have never left their sight.

Your hiding is meaningless to them.

Rather than deceiving yourself, it's better to choose a powerful backer...

Alex analyzed the situation very calmly.

On the other side, after leaving the rest area, Scout looked at Suika.

Aren't you afraid they'll run away?

"Why be afraid? If they run away, it just proves they're not smart enough."

"I'm not their parent, and after helping them so much, they still treat me like an ingrate. Do they expect me to fawn over them?"

Suika rolled her eyes at Scout.

"That's true!"

Scout thought about it and realized it made sense. Suika had given them help and trust, so if they chose to leave without saying goodbye, it would mean that the other party had never taken Suika's kindness to heart from the beginning.

To still insist on helping the other party under such circumstances, regardless of past grievances, is not being a saint, but being a fool or a clown.

"Speaking of which, how do you know so many secrets?" Scout asked as they walked.

"Because I know the script!" Suika said matter-of-factly.

"Huh? If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it..." Scout assumed Suika didn't want to talk about it and stopped pressing for details.

"Hey, you won't believe me even if I tell you," Suika said, expressing her frustration that no one believes her when she tells the truth these days.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes..."

Chapter 379 The Hidden Enemy

Following Scout, we turned left and right through the alleyways of the slums, walking for about ten minutes without reaching our destination.

Suika looked at the wet and muddy ground with a bit of an exasperation.

"Why would a craftsman live in such a secluded place? If no one can find him, where will he get work? If he doesn't have a job, won't he starve every day?"

"These craftsmen are all veterans from some former military factories. Most of them became Infected after an accident during work."

Although he was fired after becoming Infected, he retained his skills and remained an important source of weapons in battles between lower-level gangs.

The reason he lived so deep inside was simple: if someone came to investigate, he would have enough time to escape.

After all, being caught illegally manufacturing weapons is punishable by beheading in any country.

Oh, we've arrived!

Scout spoke calmly as he walked toward a seemingly inconspicuous wooden door to the side.

Just as he walked toward the door, Suika keenly noticed that many eyes were being cast upon her from the surroundings.

"Stop looking around, these are all spies from the gangs around here." Before Suika could even look up to see who was watching her, Scout's voice came.

"Ha?"

"These craftsmen are considered the common property of the gangs here, and are protected by all the gangs. Since they haven't seen you before, they'll naturally take a second look."

Scout opened the door as he spoke.

"Has no gang ever thought of turning them into private assets?" Suika didn't quite understand this line of thinking.

"I had the same question before, but after learning about the Rat King, I understood. He must have set all the rules here."

Although it seems absurd, it also protected the lives of these craftsmen to the greatest extent possible while ensuring the fighting capacity of these gangs.

As she followed Scout through the door, Suika instantly understood the real-life counterpart of the line from the Peach Blossom Spring: "After walking several dozen steps, a sudden enlightenment appeared."

Outside, the road was muddy and the house looked like an antique, but inside it was a completely different story.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a variety of cold weapons that appear to gleam with a chilling light.

Further inside, you can see various crossbows and arrows.

Go further in...

Well, even among gangsters, only a minority can afford etched bullets, and guns, being such "high-tech" equipment, are too precious for them and completely unnecessary.

So, at the very back, there was only an exaggerated longbow.

Beneath the longbow lay a pitch-black box.

Suika has seen that box before; it's the one Scout uses to store his weapons.

After the two people walked in, an elderly man in his seventies who was standing not far from the box looked up.

"Mr. Scout?"

"I'll get the weapon."

Upon hearing Scout's words, the old man took the box down and placed it on the table beside him before speaking.

"Your gun was well maintained before, so there's not much I can do to maintain it."

The type of etched bullets you need are scarce in Lungmen, and we hardly need them here.

I managed to get twenty rounds through connections.

If you want more, you'll have to wait at least a week to get more operational, and there's no guarantee on the quantity of bullets.

The old man opened the box and pushed it in front of Scout, letting him check the weapons himself.

Scout expertly took out his spear and began to carefully examine it. Seeing his tender expression, Suika felt a chill run down her spine.

"Ugh, your expression is disgusting, just like that pervert."

"Cough cough... Can't you make me happy for once?!" Scout looked at Suika with a black line on his face. The moment Suika opened her mouth, all the emotions he had just gotten into vanished.

While complaining, he quickly checked the weapon. After finding that there was nothing wrong with it, he put the long gun back in the box and closed it. Then, after paying, he took the bullets and the box and walked out with Suika.

However, they hadn't gone far when a dozen or so people suddenly appeared from the surrounding area and surrounded them.

Suika glanced at Scout.

"Wasn't it supposed to be safe?"

Scout shrugged. "Just tell me, was it safe or not when we went in..."

"Everyone, Officer Hoshiguma from the Guard Department is my sister. How about we all keep things peaceful and make money together for her sake?" Suika took out a stack of Lungmen Dollars worth several thousand from her pocket.

However, after she finished speaking, these people did not react, but silently pulled out their weapons.

"Uh, didn't you say Hoshiguma has a lot of influence here?" Scout remarked, noticing the group's actions.

"It's obvious, they're up to no good..." Suika teased, narrowing her eyes.

She sensed killing intent emanating from these people. It seemed they weren't sent by someone to ambush them, but genuinely wanted to kill them.

Suddenly those people brandished their weapons and charged at us.