The Cunning Old Ace

"Wait a minute, this bowl is all yours, no one's going to take it from you."

Seeing Suika's vicious, dog-like expression as she snatched food, Chen rolled his eyes.

"Who opened my bedroom window? I almost froze to death this morning..."

After taking a sip of the hot soup from the glutinous rice balls, Suika sat down and began to complain.

"I... but seriously, you were sleeping like a log. I was in your bedroom and you walked all over the place before you opened the window. Didn't you notice the wine?"

Chen pointed to his nose.

Suika touched the large horn, thought back for a moment, and realized that she had slept particularly soundly that morning and hadn't felt Chen come in at all.

"Hehehe... It's not a crime for someone to sleep soundly, is it..." Suika tried to brush it off with a smile.

A hint of heartache flashed in Hoshiguma's eyes at this.

Sleeping well at home is not a crime, but the fact that she can sleep so soundly shows that she hasn't slept well at all while she's away.

Although she may appear carefree on the surface, she is actually under much more pressure these days than she realizes.

"Sleep as much as you want if you want to. There aren't as many rules and regulations at home." Hoshiguma reached out and ruffled Suika's hair.

After slurping down the glutinous rice balls, Suika wiped her mouth.

"I wasn't actually that sleepy."

But aren't you all at work today?

Suika looked outside. The sky was bright, though not as sunny as yesterday, it was still a rare good day in winter.

They should all be at work by now.

"Police officers aren't machines; they get holidays too, you know."

Besides, it's the weekend, so our Major Crimes Unit doesn't need to stay in the office if there's nothing to do."

Chen reached out and flicked Suika's forehead.

"Ouch~" Although it didn't hurt, Suika still pretended to be in a lot of pain and covered her head, which made Chen Hui-chieh laugh out loud.

After playing around for a while, Chen spoke up.

Could you elaborate on what kind of organization Rhodes Island is?

Suika was somewhat surprised to hear Chen's words. She should have had quite a few interactions with Ursus, Reunion Movement, and Rhodes Island, and was not unfamiliar with Rhodes Island. Why would she want to hear about Rhodes Island?

"Don't ask so many questions, just tell us what you know." As Chen said this, Suika keenly noticed that both she and Hoshiguma beside her had somewhat serious expressions.

Although she didn't know what had happened, she knew Rhodes Island inside and out.

After all, she was Doctor before she came to this world.

Perhaps no one knows more about Rhodes Island's past and present than the people of Rhodes Island themselves.

Seeing their serious expressions Suika thought for a moment and decided to start telling the story of Rhodes Island from its past, namely the Babel.

The two frowned slightly when they heard that Rhodes Island was founded by the Sarkaz.

After all, the Sarkaz don't have a very good image to outsiders.

Suika then focused on telling the story of Theresa.

After Theresa's death, most of the Sarkaz disintegrated, while the remaining members, under Kal'tsit's leadership, established a new organization— Rhodes Island —based on the unearthed mobile warship.

Rhodes Island inherited Theresa's last wish and will, and wandered between countries with the aim of helping more Infected and enabling Infected to coexist peacefully with others.

After listening to Suika's words, the two fell into deep thought.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you guys? Don't just stay silent..."

Seeing the atmosphere become dull, Suika couldn't help herself and picked up the Ibuki Gourd, tapping it lightly on the stove.

This brought the two of them back to their senses.

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"What exactly happened?" Suika looked at the two of them, as if she wanted to get to the bottom of things.

"Remember Nine? He's the director of the Guard Department."

Suika nodded to indicate that she remembered.

"She was injured in an accident during a previous mission and was infected by Originium."

Upon learning this news, she announced her resignation from the Guard Department.

They disappeared at Lungmen.

She was discovered when Governor Wei sent people to search for Ursus spies in the city.

They told us about her situation.

Her condition has not been good since she became Infected.

Lungmen does not have much prejudice against Infected, but it also does not provide her with a stage to perform.

Chen mentioned Rhodes Island when we were discussing this last night.

She felt that Rhodes Island might be able to accept Nine, and that it could also help her to get back on her feet...

Hoshiguma then explained why they had asked Suika about Rhodes Island.

Suika thought this was good news.

In my memory, it was because she saw the incredibly dire situation of the Infected that she took the initiative to stand up and lead the Reunion Movement, which had lost its leader, back to normalcy.

In terms of ability, Suika believes she is no less capable than Kal'tsit, and far surpasses Talulah.

Keep in mind that she had just joined the Reunion Movement at the time, and was facing an organization whose high-ranking members were either killed in battle or arrested, which was notorious and internally chaotic.

But she managed to sort out this mess and even managed to snatch Talulah from Rhodes Island.

With that kind of skill, if he were truly willing to join Rhodes Island, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

"Well, there's no point in just thinking about it here."

Let's go see Nine, and if she agrees, we'll take her to meet the people from Rhodes Island.

Kal'tsit and Amiya were still here.

If we can get along well, that would be perfect.

Even if it doesn't work out in the end, the professional Infected medicine from Rhodes Island is something Nine needs.

If we can't win, Rhodes Island will set up an office in Lungmen and make Jiu the head.

Suika's words made their eyes light up.

Just as she said, thinking about it is useless; it would be better to take Nine to Rhodes Island's base.

If Jiuzhen could join Rhodes Island, it would be as if Lungmen had planted a spy within Rhodes Island.

With Rhodes Island's ability to travel to various countries, Lungmen can also obtain more information beyond the Great Yan through Nine.

For nine, joining Rhodes Island would not only allow the infection to be effectively controlled, but also provide new job opportunities.

This is a win-win situation for Lungmen, Rhodes Island, and the three factions.

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Thinking of this, the group left without lingering.

Led by Chen, the three of them turned left and right in the civilian district and finally stopped in front of a courtyard that looked very deserted.

Chen swallowed hard as he stood at the gate, then stepped forward and knocked on the door.

A dozen seconds later, the door opened, and Jiu's figure appeared inside.

"Chen, Hoshiguma and you, little guy, are back for the New Year too~"

"Weren't you saying the Guard Department would be pretty busy these days? How come you have time to come here to see me...?"

Upon seeing the three, Jiu was slightly surprised at first, then smiled and looked at them.

Looking at the nine figures before him, Chen's eyes were filled with emotion.

"You've lost weight..."

Jiu looked herself over and thought, "No way... I've been eating and drinking well lately, and I haven't had to work overtime or stay up all night..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen hugged the other person.

"You're still as reckless as ever..."

Feeling the warmth emanating from Chen, Jiu's lips curled into a smile.

"Come in..."

After Chen's hug ended, Jiu looked at the two people at the door, smiled, and pointed into the house.

After entering the house, Jiu poured a pot of hot tea for the three of them.

"Chen, you never come here unless you need something. Today you've dragged Hoshiguma and Suika along, I'm not mistaken about their names..."

Hearing Jiu's words Suika nodded.

"It's like this..."

Seeing that Jiu had brought it up herself, Chen recounted the events at Rhodes Island to her.

"What's your opinion?" Jiu stared into Chen's eyes.

"Governor Wei is preparing to cooperate with Rhodes Island to promote the use of Rhodes Island's effective blocking drug in Lungmen."

This medicine is inexpensive and highly effective; it is currently the best Originium Suppressant available on the market.

There are two important positions on the Lungmen side that need to be secured by our own people.

One is the permanent staff sent to Rhodes Island, who not only serve as an important communication channel between Lungmen and Rhodes Island, but also bear the important mission of helping Lungmen collect intelligence from the outside world.

Secondly, there are the local authorities in Lungmen who manage and distribute this blocking agent.

However, Governor Wei intended to assign this task to Lin Yuhsia...

Chen honestly explained why he came to find Jiu.

"So, you want me to go to Rhodes Island and continue working for Lungmen?"

Nine's gaze sharpened.

That's not entirely true...

Old Chen was very saddened after learning about your recent situation.

She felt that with your knowledge and abilities, you shouldn't remain in this room at Lungmen, letting time wear you down.

Rhodes Island may not be the best place, but it's currently the organization that best suits your abilities.

Furthermore, both internal and external operators on Rhodes Island have priority access to the new blocking agent.

Moreover, the population there is predominantly Infected...

An Infected may be targeted in an ordinary environment.

However, this wouldn't happen if you put them among a group of Infected.

Furthermore, Rhodes Island's mission is to help everyone who encounters difficulties and dangers.

"Given your personality, you should get along well with them."

Seeing Chen open his mouth but not knowing how to start, and Hoshiguma remaining silent, Suika the initiative to speak.

"Hmm? So you're from Rhodes Island?"

Jiu glanced at Chen and Hoshiguma; they wouldn't just bring anyone to see her.

Given that Rhodes Island is not Lungmen company, the identity of the third person brought in is quite obvious— Suika is from Rhodes Island.

"I'm just an ordinary field worker; I don't have the ability to recruit people."

However, it just so happens that the leaders of Rhodes Island are staying here these past two days... Some things are better left unsaid, so why don't we go out and meet with the leaders of Rhodes Island?

You can talk to them later. If you can find common ground, then we can discuss the rest later.

After Suika finished speaking, Jiu was somewhat tempted.

In fact, she was not entirely unaware of what had happened in Lungmen during this period.