The transaction between Rhodes Island and Reunion was, bluntly speaking, just a drug deal. It was not some gray-market business, so Wei Yenwu could not be bothered to interfere. He only needed to personally confirm whether Talulah had been led astray by that Black Snake.
"Then, here's to a pleasant partnership."
"A pleasant partnership, ma'am. You are among the most outstanding people I have ever met."
Wei Yenwu shook hands with the Doctor and smiled. It was not until a tentacle lightly poked Mizuki's arm that he realized the meeting had ended. He got to his feet and followed the Doctor's group out.
Watching the Doctor leave, Wei Yenwu felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, though he could not say what it was. He merely gave Ch'en an instruction.
The Doctor, meanwhile, revealed her true colors shortly after leaving, immediately getting handsy with Mizuki.
"I'm exhausted. Talking to people like that is so tiring. Mizuki, was I impressive just now?"
"Impressive."
"Then hurry up and praise me."
"As expected of the Doctor. You did great."
Even though he had not listened to a single word and had spent the entire conversation drifting off into space, Mizuki only needed to praise her afterward. The Doctor thoroughly enjoyed it, wearing a proud little expression, until Kal'tsit spoke.
"Doctor, I heard you lost your memory?"
"Ah, well... I really did lose my memory, but I didn't forget everything. At least I still remember Amiya and you, and I know Mizuki. My head is just a little muddled sometimes."
The Doctor scratched her head. She did not know how to explain her current condition; it was simply very wrong.
Kal'tsit did not say anything, likely because Amiya was watching nearby. She merely turned her gaze toward Mizuki.
"Old... Kal'tsit, are we heading back to