Not a Moment's Rest / The Reckless Doctor

"That Mr. K almost ruined the meeting. What did you do to her?"

"Nothing much, it just showed her the truth. Her perception was actually distorted by the Warp from the very beginning, and everything she did was just to make the Warp infiltrate and engulf that world faster."

Mizuki took the last piece of cake from Talulah's plate and put it in her mouth.

"She's actually quite pitiful. All along, what kept her going through all that humiliation and humiliation was her obsession with saving Terra. Now that she realizes she's actually the one helping Terra, it's amazing she hasn't gone insane."

"That's true, but did you just let her go?"

"No, that's too dangerous. I gave her a chance; there's something only she can do."

This is also why Mizuki wanted to capture Mr. K. Talulah didn't ask what it was specifically, but Mizuki would definitely have told her if she could.

How much longer do we have?

"Not much left." Mizuki's expression turned serious. "The shadow of the Warp has found our general direction. Even without specific coordinates, it cannot stop its advance. Terra must make preparations as soon as possible."

Based on the tentacles that appeared some time ago, it's not hard for Mizuki to deduce that the Warp Shadow and Terra are actually very close; it just needs to find out which one it wants from a handful of sand.

"Is it not okay even with you here?"

"It's because of me that it's not working." Mizuki leaned on the table with one hand. "I can't explain the reasons to anyone. I hope that by then I'll be able to fight against it."

Just thinking about it makes one want to rub their temples. Mizuki waved her hand, indicating that she didn't want to talk about this anymore.

"So, does this count as a date? Hmm... but you're a married man now."

"Xiao Le wouldn't care about this kind of thing, but what you said makes sense. Shall I leave?"

"Have a few more drinks with me."

Talulah pressed Mizuki back into her seat and pointed to the wine beside her.

"I rarely get to relax, and you won't even spend time with me like this? I consider myself a pretty girl."

"If 100 is the maximum score, then you should get 98."

Mizuki picked up the wine and Talulah a full glass. He knew that he probably wouldn't be able to leave so easily tonight.

Chapter 251 There really wasn't a moment's rest.

"My head hurts. I drank too much last night."

In the hotel room, Talulah sat up in bed, the soft blanket sliding off her body to reveal her smooth, fair skin and the figure she was so proud of.

"But I don't feel anything down there. Did nothing happen between you and Mizuki last night?"

Talulah rubbed her temples. She remembered that last night she had planned to use the alcohol to make things clear about her relationship with Mizuki. There was no doubt that she liked Mizuki; they had known each other for much longer than Exusiai.

She was somewhat resentful about giving up Mizuki to Exusiai, but there was nothing she could do; what was done was done, and all she could do was get on Mizuki's boat as well.

"But I blacked out last night," Talulah patted her head, trying to recall what had happened the night before.

She remembered that Mizuki was planning to leave to discuss buying the bar with the Emperor, and then she dragged him along to drink with her. And then... oh right, she got drunk and even gave Mizuki a demonstration of what a fire-breathing dragon is like.

They seemed to be having quite a wild time, almost setting the hotel on fire for fun. Then Mizuki brought her back, and well, after that... it seems she pinned Mizuki to the ground, and then...

"It seems like... it's been done?"

Talulah out her hand and burrowed under the covers, stroking her skin down between her thighs, her tail suddenly tightening.

"Hehehe, at least I got there before Alina!"

Of course, Alina couldn't hear these words, otherwise she would definitely kill Talulah on the spot with one punch. Mizuki is getting stronger and stronger, and Alina is getting stronger as well. Right now, the most powerful fighter in the entire Reunion is Alina, who is the political commissar.

Talulah looked around. Mizuki had already left, but there was a steaming breakfast on the coffee table, along with a note.

She threw back the covers, her long, perfect feet stepping onto the soft carpet, exposing Draco perfect body to the air. Only then did she feel some slight pain, but it did not affect her normal daily activities at all.

"They just left not long ago?"

Talulah picked up the note. It was indeed the handwriting of Mizuki that she recognized. Back when they were in the Reunion, it was Mizuki who helped her write the plan. Alina and Patriot always praised her for her hard work during that time.

[Remember to eat breakfast properly. I have to go now and may not be back until tonight. I've already helped you get better. Drink less next time.]

"That's quite thoughtful, huh? We were having so much fun last night."

As the dream gradually faded, the memories of reality slowly became clearer. Talulah couldn't help but sigh as she recalled her feat of chugging five bottles of liquor the night before... Getting drunk really makes you prone to embarrassing yourself. She threw up halfway through a kiss, and Mizuki had to help her clean up her body and clothes. But what happened afterward was... very enjoyable, the kind that could fill ten thousand words.

Looking back now, Talulah can't help but admire how experienced Mizuki really was, which made her feel quite embarrassed, as she was on the defensive from beginning to end.

However, she remembered that Mizuki didn't actually like drinking much, so why did she decide to open a bar?

"Because Xiao Le said that after she gets married, she wants to open a bar in Lungmen and live there for a while longer."

Mizuki held the Emperor in her arms and gently scratched the usually arrogant and unruly penguin. The Emperor was much more obedient in her hands, completely lacking its usual arrogant and domineering demeanor.

"I see. Then this bar is yours for the taking." Mizuki scratched the bar, which felt really good. The Emperor casually decided the final ownership of the bar with a wave of his hand, seemingly without any regret.

"Oh, is this a good idea? I was planning to just buy it."

Mizuki had long heard that the Emperor was very generous, but she never expected him to casually throw out a bar. The property prices in this area are not cheap, even though Mizuki is not short of money and doesn't even have any need to spend money.

"You've already shouldered the responsibility of saving the world; we can't let you worry about such trivial matters."

Among all the Penguin Logistics, the Emperor knows the most about Mizuki's past and is very clear about the pressure Mizuki is under. He was worried that Mizuki might have a mental breakdown due to the excessive pressure, but now it seems that there is no need to worry about that.

"Besides, that silly bird sends you money every month, I can't be worse off than him, can I?"

To ensure that Mizuki's operations are conducted without any worries, Columbia provides him with a large sum of money every month for his activities. Even if Mizuki no longer needs the funds, it won't stop them from sending money, since Columbia is wealthy and powerful.

"Consider it a wedding gift for you two." The Emperor reached for a cigar, but Mizuki gently slapped it away. Reluctantly, he took a bite of an apple instead. "How's Sami doing?"

"Fortunately, I'm pulling Sami back to the real world, but I estimate that things won't be easy for Great Yan and Ursus either. The next wave of Sea Siren will take some time to complete their evolution."

The Sami front has been unable to make a breakthrough for a long time. The Demons are not stupid either. Great Yan and Ursus will likely face even greater pressure soon. Mizuki herself will also have to send the Sea Siren out.

"What we need to be most careful about right now are those things."

"No, we shouldn't worry about Originium anymore. If I'm not mistaken, that should be the case. Now we just need to see if Rhodes Island can make any discoveries."

Hearing Mizuki say this, the Emperor felt somewhat relieved. If it were just Seaborn's large-scale rampage, it wouldn't be a problem; the survival of Beast Lords like him wouldn't be threatened. However, the invasion of the Warp would truly destroy the entire Terra, polluting and eroding everything in the world into a part of the Warp, even destroying the dimension where the Beast Lords resided.

"Then I'll call those guys over again. We still have a lot of technology from the Old Civilization. How about we make use of it?"

"More assistance would be ideal, but we need to be careful. The massive structures left behind by the Doctor and his team are still operational; their defense systems alone could blow up Terra."

Just as the Doctor and Friston said, the destruction came too suddenly. The Old Civilization did not have time to pave the way for future generations, and there were many problems left behind. But at least they left behind the most important hope, Mizuki and many other possibilities.

"Then I'll leave the rest of things here to you. I'll go find those guys first. Hmm, how many years has it been since I last saw them?"

The Beast Lords themselves are long-lived beings, and it's normal for them to go decades or even centuries without seeing each other. Even the younger ones are thousands of years old, and some, like Kal'tsit, may have lived for tens of thousands of years.

I have a feeling you're thinking something very rude.

Kal'tsit's usually indifferent brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, then she handed the diagnostic report to her assistant Folinic, gesturing for her to leave.

"No, no, it's just that... although I've never truly left, I still feel like I'm coming home."

Even though the main body and the offspring are exactly the same, both manipulated by Mizuki and sharing only one consciousness, it still feels very strange. Returning to Rhodes Island from Lungmen feels like going home for the New Year.

"You just went to see the Doctor?"

"Hmm, I brought her a little gift. How did you know?"

Mizuki poured herself a glass of water, then sat down next to Kal'tsit, looking at the report on the new Oripathy inhibitor on her desk. Rhodes Island had conducted drug experiments on Infected of varying degrees, and the results showed that "this special drug is very effective, but unfortunately, it's too effective," even turning a master of Originium Arts into an ordinary person.

"You still have her lipstick mark on your neck. She recently joined the Rhodes Island Women's Division out of boredom, and this lipstick was probably a gift from someone."

As Kal'tsit spoke, she noticed the curious look in Mizuki's eyes, which made her feel uncomfortable. She subconsciously reached out to pull her clothes up to cover her snow-white shoulders, but then remembered that she didn't seem to have anything she couldn't show Mizuki. This outfit was chosen for her by Theresa, who said that this kind of outfit would make her look younger.

At first, Kal'tsit felt a little uncomfortable. It was one thing to show off her shoulders and collarbone, but the skirt hem was below the knee, and with the transparent material on the left side, it felt too eye-catching.

But now she didn't care at all, and reached out to wipe away the Doctor's lip print from Mizuki's neck.

What are you looking at me for?

"It's nothing, I was just thinking Kal'tsit you might look more intellectual if you wear glasses, but I also think you're the best like this."

Mizuki was indeed thinking about these things, and she actually used her computing power to imagine what Kal'tsit would look like with glasses. She would be much gentler and probably easier to get along with, but she would definitely not be as charming as she is now.

"If you really want to see it, I can help you, right?" Amash walked behind Mizuki and gently tapped his head with the Medical Department duty roster in his hand. "If all else fails, just put a pad on your chest."

Amash and Kal'tsit are the same height and look alike. Apart from Amash being more lively and proactive in temperament, the only difference is probably their physique.

As for why Amash has become like this, Mizuki guesses it's probably because the girl has no pressure now, and Mizuki will hold up the sky if it falls, so she won't feel as depressed as Kal'tsit.

"I'm here to discuss serious matters. As for this... let's talk about it after we finish our business."

Seeing the hidden longing in Kal'tsit's eyes, Mizuki knew that she was probably also suffering. After all, Mizuki's trip back and forth had lasted for almost half a month, and Kal'tsit's addiction to Mizuki was not low.

"Okay, then."

"I'll go and call Angelina and Skadi over first."

Kal'tsit stood up, picked up her communicator, and went outside. Amash glanced at it, then gently pressed down on Mizuki from behind, whispering in as low a voice as possible, "If you want to see a maid outfit or other clothes, come find me tonight."

A few question marks popped up above Mizuki's head. This didn't make sense. He admitted that Amash was only a part of Kal'tsit, so it was impossible for him to be exactly the same as Kal'tsit. It was normal for their personalities to be different.

But when did this guy become so shameless enough to say things like that? Did he catch that from the Doctor?

"How does it feel? I even invited Warfarin along."

"Why do this?" Nothing had actually happened between Mizuki and Amash, although he knew every part of the other's body. "You're not Kal'tsit, there's no need for this."

"Well... you'll find out when you get here tonight."

"Oh well."

Mizuki nodded, then picked up the documents on the table and glanced at them briefly.

Just as he thought, the new inhibitor was so effective mainly because the cells of his previous body were so powerful. Although it couldn't compare to the current one, the body shaped by the Heart of Deep Blue had an undeniable effect on suppressing Originium, and it was very powerful in treating Oripathy.

However, considering the source of raw materials, mass production is not easy, and artificially synthesizing this material is even more of a pipe dream. We can only focus more on researching the fundamentals.

As for using the rainwater from the Sea of Life for research, Rhodes Island has tried it before, but the rainwater behaves exactly like ordinary rainwater in every way. It evaporates at high temperatures, condenses at low temperatures, is transparent and non-toxic, and even tastes a bit good.

Rhodes Island has no shortage of Infected, so the data available is exceptionally abundant. Among them, Surtr is particularly interesting. Even after taking the new inhibitor, her combat ability was not affected. Her Originium Arts adaptability was inherently flawed, and all her power came from the Blazing Demon Sword Laevatain in her hand. Moreover, Laevatain itself protects her from the spread of Oripathy.

Angelina and Ifrit, among others, experienced similar symptoms: they felt very itchy but couldn't scratch it, and after about ten seconds, they felt much better. At the same time, the warm currents would put the users into a state similar to arousal.

"However, I'll need to conduct a physical examination myself to determine the specifics."

The terminal left on Rhodes Island can only serve as a means of communication and protection for the Doctor. Whether the changes in the individuals are good or bad is something Mizuki himself needs to confirm, since he was using her previous body. If things go wrong and she is assimilated into Seaborn, that would be terrible.

"Pretty much, yes, Mizuki is here too."

After hanging up the phone, Kal'tsit returned to her room and sat down, rubbing her head involuntarily.

"Those people in your family are really big water users. Rhodes Island's water consumption is twice what it used to be. Their water consumption is almost equal to that of everyone else on the island."

"There's no way around it, Skadi and Specter both love watery environments, and Miu Miu is Water Spirit."

"And Gladiia," Kal'tsit added, "Anyway, anything on Rhodes Island that swims in the water is under your jurisdiction."

"Oh well."

Mizuki leaned close to Kal'tsit and gently bit the corner of her lips.

Is this kind of compensation acceptable?

"..." Kal'tsit paused for a moment, "Not enough, we'll talk about it later."

Mizuki had no choice but to nod in agreement. Then he calculated how long it would take to deal with Kal'tsit and Warfarin tonight, since he still needed to go see the Doctor.

There's absolutely no time to rest.

Chapter 252 The Mischievous Doctor

In the corridor of Rhodes Island, Mizuki flipped through her work for the day while muttering to herself. Talking about her thoughts like this helped her organize her ideas.

"As expected, all signs indicate that the shadow of the Warp is approaching us... Hmm, I wonder how long it will take for the various countries of Terra to set up a communication network, but the route for Seaborn is likely to be the only one, and the situation in Bolivar is still under control."

"Then there's Columbia, they're definitely on guard against that thing in the Far-Northern Great Pit, and then..."

Halfway through her sentence, Mizuki stopped in her tracks, watching Whisperain and Dorothy walk past her. Dorothy was gentle and kind, and quite proactive, so standing next to the usually introverted and shy Whisperain always created a strong contrast.

Whisperain enjoys quiet, but also likes reading and watching movies. She and Dorothy probably share a common social circle, so they chatted happily.

The two noticed Mizuki, who was wearing the trendy hoodie that Exusiai had bought for him earlier. He looked less gentle and approachable than usual, but more cheerful and sunny.

Few people on Rhodes Island have seen Mizuki like this, Whisperain looked at it with some curiosity.

"Dr. Mizuki?"

"It's me, but is there really such a big difference just from changing my clothes that Miss Whisperain couldn't recognize me?"

Mizuki and Whisperain have a doctor-patient relationship as well as a colleague relationship. Whisperain is also a member of the Rhodes Island Medical Department. After learning that Whisperain "reborn" every time she suffers a fatal injury, Mizuki tries to help her solve this problem. The two do not have many interactions.