Meeting Fellow Travelers on the Road / Disaster Forecast

Suika dared to wear this armband, she naturally wouldn't hide it.

Upon hearing her words, those around her gasped in shock!

Even Rite's gaze towards her changed.

After all, this is Catastrophe Messenger.

"Um, Miss Suika, would you be interested in staying at Rim Billiton?"

We offer the best treatment and rewards to Catastrophe Messenger...

Kennedy grabbed Suika's hand excitedly and asked...

"Um, I'm sorry, I'm Catastrophe Messenger from the traveling sect, and I just happened to be passing by when I encountered these things."

Moreover, I am an organized person.

Although the other party was very enthusiastic and sincere, Suika still politely declined.

Although the people from Rim Billiton were enthusiastic, they weren't really her type.

This place didn't feel like home to her, and she didn't particularly like the desolate scenery here.

It wouldn't be a big problem for her to come over and help out occasionally, but she probably couldn't stand staying here long-term.

Moreover, she holds the position of a fourth-rank official in the Great Yan.

If you really want to find a place to be an official and coast along, wouldn't it be more comfortable to go to the Great Yan?

Upon hearing Suika's refusal, those around her murmured with regret.

But thinking about it, it Suika's outfit doesn't make her look like someone who's short of money.

Moreover, the fact that someone dares to walk alone in the wilderness shows that they must be quite brave and capable.

With her large horns, she doesn't look like a local at all.

There's not much about Rim Billiton that could attract her.

Despite some disappointment, Kennedy still respectfully stated that they would definitely follow the lead that Suika had uncovered and eradicate the corrupt forces in the notebook.

To this, Suika just wants to say, please, can he go back to that arrogant, unruly attitude he had before answering the question?

The sight of Uncle Cautus acting like a sycophant was a bit too much for Suika.

After Mondo was subdued, Rite led a group of people to his clinic.

Although Mondo had made a huge mess of things, with everyone's help, we managed to rearrange the chaotic situation.

At least once people come in, there's somewhere to sit.

After sitting down, another middle-aged woman Cautus, looked at the only intact suitcase.

"Rite, is this the blocking drug from Rhodes Island that you mentioned?"

"That's right, Ms. Marilyn, Suika came here to deliver this batch of medicine."

It has already been used on five critically ill miners. Four of them are already able to get out of bed and perform basic activities. The remaining one is still unable to get out of bed because the main infection area is in his leg, and he needs time to heal.

Rite said to her with a respectful expression.

"The effect is so good?" The woman said with some surprise after hearing Rite's words.

"Indeed, it is extremely powerful."

According to Rhodes Island's drug instructions, while this blocking agent cannot cure the infection, it can keep the Infected in a state of mild infection for the duration of the drug's effect.

This period of effectiveness is a full year.

Rite's words drew another gasp.

Chapter 498 Encountering Fellow Travelers

No one believed that Dr. Rite would lie about something like this.

After all, whether someone is a severely Infected or whether they have recovered from a critical condition is something that cannot be faked.

Marilyn immediately asked to visit those patients.

Rite looked at the others.

Kennedy was naturally curious and wanted to go along, Suika waved her hand, indicating that she wouldn't go.

After they left, Suika looked at Anthony, the young man who had been assigned to take care of her at the door, and raised her wine jug to him.

"Want a drink, buddy?"

When the group returned to the clinic, they found Anthony fast asleep by the fireplace, with a note beside him.

The note Suika that since things were over here, she wouldn't linger any longer.

She needs to continue traveling and see more places.

Finally, she told Rite not to blame Anthony, explaining that he had been affected by her suggestive spell, which was why he looked like that.

Everyone sighed; since the other party didn't want to stay at Rim Billiton, there was no point in forcing them.

Walking in the wilderness, Suika hummed a little tune, looking quite happy.

Just then, she was kicked in the forehead by Shanghai's heel.

"Hmm, is there any danger around?"

Suika scanned the area but found nothing unusual.

"It wasn't dangerous... You're curious how I made that fat pig fly?"

Shanghai nodded in agreement.

After all, the Sky Dance Technique is a self-buff and cannot be applied to others.

Fairies with strong flying abilities can also carry other non-flying life forms or objects.

But unlike Suika, it doesn't allow flightless creatures to take flight directly.

"Others may not know, but it's not difficult for me."

After all, air also has density and weight.

If a person's density and weight are lower than the surrounding air, they will naturally float upwards.

I have at least two ways to achieve this.

One way is to reduce the density of the fat person, thus reducing their weight, so that they can naturally float.

The second method is to increase the air density around him, which would allow him to fly.

I used the second method before.

You ask why not the first one?

After all, I can't guarantee that if I disperse and then bring people back together, that person will still be alive."

The two crossed a small hill while exchanging questions and answers.

At that moment, Suika looked at a protrusion in the distance.

"No, according to the map, that area should be a plain!"

Suika found it strange, because this was the plain she was planning to cross.

Suika led Shanghai closer, she looked at the enormous Originium Crystals that pierced through the ground like a small mountain and couldn't help but let out an "Oh".

The enormous crystal that pierced the ground and emerged from the earth made Suika wonder if Terra were a person, an Infected, and if this thing in front of her was the Originium Crystals on the surface of his body.

Suika took out her camera and started snapping photos of the huge crystal in front of her.

After all, this was the first time she had ever seen such a large crystal made entirely of Originium.

Upon entering, Suika took out a portable Originium concentration meter from her backpack. After scanning the area, she was surprised to find that the Originium concentration around her was actually not high.

At least with proper safety precautions, this area is still within the reach of normal people.

Just as she was analyzing the crystal, a voice came from not far away.

"Whose child is this? It's so dangerous here, what are you doing here!"

Suika looked over and saw a man in his thirties looking at her with some anger.

That look sent a shiver down Suika's spine; it was like seeing the gaze of her homeroom teacher from her school days.

The man was somewhat surprised when he walked in and saw the instrument in Suika's hand.

He recognized it; it was Raythean Industries' latest portable air quality detector, developed just last year.

It can detect the concentration of various hazardous substances in the air, is highly efficient and accurate, easy to carry and very durable, and suitable for any extreme environment.

It can be said to be the dream lover of every adventurer in the wilderness.

Unfortunately, this thing is quite expensive. Those who have money will buy one for themselves, but most people in the wilderness simply don't have the money and naturally can't afford such expensive equipment.

He had drooled over the device after seeing Raythean Industries' advertisement on TV, but unfortunately, he was short of money and could only look at it without being able to afford it.

Unexpectedly, less than six months later, he saw the device in a child's hand.

Wasting such a precious resource—this is the first thought that comes to a man's mind.

The next second, he suppressed the thought after seeing the epaulettes on Suika's arm.

"Are you also Catastrophe Messenger?"

He stared in surprise at the girl in front of him, who was about the same age as his daughter.

"Also? We're in the same line of work!" Suika saw the other person's off-road motorcycle loaded with tools and guessed who they were.

Half an hour later, at a stream not far from the mountain, Suika and the other person sat by a fire chatting.

The other party was indeed a Catastrophe Messenger, and he was under the command of Steel Carrot City.

He told Suika that the newly formed Originium Crystals had appeared about two weeks ago.

A minor Catastrophe triggered underground mineral veins, causing Originium to emerge from the ground and become what it is today.

He was responsible for surveying and identifying this newly formed Originium.

After the activity of the Originium subsided, the city was notified to arrange for workers to collect the Originium.

"This can still be mined?" Suika asked in surprise.

The man looked at Suika with a puzzled expression.

"Why can't we mine it? Isn't this a large open-pit Originium?"

It's just that the activity is a bit high right now. In about six months, as long as there are no more Catastrophe here, these Originium will be reactivated. Once the activity of the Originium decreases and it's no longer so dangerous, we can start harvesting them!

Suika was somewhat taken aback by what the other person said, but she quickly came to her senses.

Originium is often portrayed as dangerous and rare in the outside world, but it's everywhere in Rim Billiton.

People have long been accustomed to being accompanied by Originium.

Speaking of which, no one on this land knows better than the Rim Billiton how to live with Originium.

In other countries, such suddenly appearing Originium Crystals might be considered a restricted area, preventing anyone from entering in order to avoid activating the Originium and causing further danger.

But for Rim Billiton, this situation is already quite common.

If they were to adopt the practices of other countries after encountering this situation, it's likely that there would be no place for humans to Rim Billiton.

Thinking of this, Suika gave the other person a thumbs up.

The man, knowing that Suika was Catastrophe Messenger traveling from the Great Yan, shared his views on Originium and Catastrophe, as well as Suika coping strategies, without reservation.

Chapter 499 Catastrophe Forecast

When the two talked about Suika's itinerary, they were surprised to find that the place Suika was going to was exactly the destination of this Catastrophe Messenger.

He was commissioned by the leader of that Mobile Block to survey whether this newly appeared Originium could be mined.

Suika felt a little sensitive to what the other person said. After all, she had just sent a mine owner to the police station, and she wasn't particularly fond of these officials at the moment.

"Mr. Matt is the most dynamic leader I have ever met."

He had barely taken a minute to rest after taking office and immediately began arranging the work in the mining area, and he did it in an orderly manner.

He said he'd taken a look at this open-pit mine when he passed by and felt the activity of the Originium here was decreasing, and that it might reach the level required for mining in about six months, so he asked me to come and verify it."

After hearing what the other person said, Suika was stunned for a moment.