Just How Useful Are Mizuki's Tentacles?

"What's wrong?"

Mizuki peeked out from the tent, his hand still on the game console, and beat Lin Yuxia, who was trying to challenge him, to a pulp.

"This person said our medicine caused his son to have a persistent high fever."

"Oh, where's your son?"

Mizuki looked at the middle-aged man but did not see the son he had mentioned who had a persistent high fever.

"My son has a high fever! How could I possibly bring him here? In short, there's something wrong with the medicine from Rhodes Island! You have to take responsibility!"

Hearing this, the people around who came for treatment felt that the man might be being unreasonable, but they still couldn't help but shudder. They were quite happy when they heard that someone was going to provide free medical consultations yesterday, but then someone spread the rumor that Rhodes Island's medicine was made by Lungmen to eliminate Infected like them. Otherwise, why would someone do a good deed for free?

"Oh, so we have to take responsibility...?"

"What's wrong?"

Just as Mizuki seemed to be in a bit of a predicament, a clear, cold voice came from inside the tent, instantly freezing the man who had just been filled with righteous indignation.

Lin Yuxia lifted the door of the temporary tent and came out. She glanced at Mizuki, her eyes full of displeasure. She finally realized that Mizuki had been letting her have her way all along. This girl could beat someone up even without looking at the screen.

He said there was something wrong with our medicine, which made his son have a fever, and he wanted us to take responsibility.

"Yeah?"

Lin Yuxia's gaze shifted to the middle-aged man, and she frowned slightly. She remembered that this guy was a doctor from a shady clinic in the distance, and it was obvious why he was there.

"You mean your son? Didn't your son die a long time ago?"

If it weren't for respect for the deceased, Lin Yuxia would have liked to ask him how someone who's completely cold could have a fever, or be cremated?

"I, this... young lady..."

In the slums, everyone knows about the Rat King, but compared to an old man who hardly anyone recognizes even when he goes out for a walk, Lin Yuxia, this young lady, always appears in the news more often.

As the daughter of the Rat King, Lin Yuxia naturally has her own methods. No one dares to underestimate this underworld heiress. In fact, everyone can see that the Rat King intends for his daughter to inherit his position. Offending Lin Yuxia now, it's hard to say whether you'll live to see tomorrow.

"Rhodes Island was invited by me to provide free medical services. You're making them responsible? What, do you want me to be responsible?"

"No, no, even if you gave me ten lives, I wouldn't dare. If I had known he was your guest, I wouldn't have dared to offend him. Lao Fu and the others asked me to do this."

Like Mizuki and Lin Yuxia, Rhodes Island's free clinic was seen as an infringement on the interests of the illegal clinics in the slums, especially after learning that Rhodes Island planned to establish a long-term presence and provide free diagnosis and treatment.

"I know you wouldn't dare, so get out of here!"

Lin Yuxia was unharmed after being blindly attacked by Mizuki, was now very angry and spoke as harshly as Ch'en.

"I'll get out of here right now!"

Watching the troublemaker run away quickly, Mizuki gave Lin Yuxia a thumbs up, earning her a charmingly disdainful eye roll in return.

"You asked me out just for something like this?"

The moment Lin Yuxia received Mizuki's call, she guessed his plan. Indeed, no one could keep these guys in the slums in check better than Lin Yuxia and the Rat King. But she was still a little annoyed that he had killed her in one combo while playing her best fighting game.

"Hmm... how about we go get something to eat? You choose."

"Are you sure? Then I won't hold back."

Lin Yuxia raised her eyebrows, her slender tail swaying happily as it lightly tapped Mizuki's thigh.

"It's okay."

Mizuki's smile was equally cunning. She glanced around, then tiptoed slightly to Lin Yuxia's ear.

"The Doctor said he'd reimburse me with public funds this time, and told me to pack a nice meal for her to take home."

A warm, moist breath brushed against Lin Yuxia's ear. She didn't know how to describe it, but her heart was beating a little fast. After all, this was the first time someone had ever made such an intimate gesture towards her.

Although no one knew what Mizuki said, everyone felt that the blue-haired Aegir seemed to have a different relationship with Miss Lin, but no one dared to say it out loud. It turns out that even this aloof young lady can blush.

"You said it yourself."

Trying to calm her indescribable emotions, Lin Yuxia decided to squeeze a hefty sum out of Mizuki. Of course, for Mizuki, it couldn't really be considered a hefty sum, as Lin Yuxia had indeed helped Rhodes Island a lot, and treating her to a meal was perfectly normal.

Mizuki felt that Doctor Doctor's invitation to invite Lin Yuxia to dinner might not just be a simple expression of gratitude; perhaps she also had her eye on getting Mizuki to bring this Miss Lin to Rhodes Island.

Doctor seems to still be thinking about how to poach someone's partner. When Mizuki last visited, she was still muttering about Seaborn's easy win and how the Demons monster was a noob.

But now... should he bring this Miss Lin to Rhodes Island?

Chapter 120: How Useful are Mizuki's Tentacles?

"White jade tofu, clear broth cabbage, pearl-like poultry feathers..."

Lin Yuxia ordered a large number of dishes from the menu. She looked up at Mizuki, who, seemingly because of the expense of using public funds, didn't seem to think that Lin Yuxia had ordered too much. She just smiled at her.

That's all.

Lin Yuxia handed the menu to Mizuki, and it seemed that Mizuki had glanced at the prices at the back of the menu, intentionally or unintentionally.

Are you sure you want these?

Mizuki glanced at the menu and looked at Lin Yuxia with some confusion. At first glance, it seemed like she was complaining that Lin Yuxia had ordered too much, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem like that at all. Besides, Lin Yuxia didn't think Mizuki was that kind of person.

"Too much?"

"Hmm... it's not enough for me, let's get some more, grilled fish, pork chops, and..."

Mizuki checked all the dishes that Lin Yuxia hadn't selected, then handed the menu to the waiter. The waiter glanced at the menu and his eyelids twitched; he felt that Mizuki might be joking with him.

"Sir, are you sure you want them all?"

"Oh, by the way, could you please pack up that lotus leaf roasted chicken for me?"

"Can you finish it?"

"I'll order more if it's not enough, don't worry."

(I feel like these two are no longer on the same wavelength.)

Lin Yuxia rubbed her temples, understanding the waiter's thoughts. Although the restaurant she chose wasn't cheap, it wasn't the kind of so-called high-end restaurant where the portions were large and filling. Besides, she had only jokingly said that Mizuki would treat, but she was actually prepared to split the bill.

Now look what's happened! She ordered only a tenth of the food, and Mizuki ordered the whole thing for her. How can they possibly finish it all?

"Forget it, you go and arrange for someone to cook it. We'll take any leftovers with us; we're not short of money."

"Yes."

The waiter who knew Lin Yuxia knew that this young lady couldn't possibly be unable to pay, so he didn't say anything more.

After the waiter left, Lin Yuxia glanced at Mizuki again. She saw him resting his chin on his hand, looking out the window, or rather, at the sky, as if there was something new and interesting in the vast blue expanse.

"So that's how it is..."

Mizuki muttered to himself, realizing for the first time how negligent he had been towards himself. He had never explored the nature of those tentacles, never investigated the truth behind his control over the clouds and rain, and had even subconsciously chosen to ignore his own abnormalities.

People don't pay attention to their own heartbeats. If it weren't for that dream, Mizuki might never have noticed these problems. Was it a dream? Or a reflection of his memories?

At the end of the Northern Endless Icefield, there is a door. Mizuki seemed to have heard someone mention this before, but he wasn't sure if it was the same door he remembered. It seemed he would need to ask someone later; perhaps Kal'tsit knew something.

The interior of the Sea of Life now contains the consciousness of 3,729,653 Seaborn. Influenced by the Mizuki, they have become more human-like, but have gained immortality in another sense.

What are you thinking about?

"Nothing, I just feel the weather is nice today."

Apart from Mizuki, no one can see the sea in the sky. Miss Doctor might be able to sense the anomaly, but because the Sea of Life is so vast, she wouldn't be able to detect it either.

"It's probably because of the continuous heavy rain a while ago that things have been much clearer lately, but it's not as cold as in previous years."

Lin Yuxia and Mizuki chatted casually. In the restaurant's kitchen, the chef looked at the menu and was dumbfounded. How long would it take them to prepare so many dishes?

But they're guests; you can't just take their order and not cook it for them.

"Laifu, a spoon." A spoon was handed to him.

"Changwei, go and clean that fish and give it to me." So a fish that had been scraped clean was placed on the cutting board in front of the chef.

"Wow, when did this kid get such good cooking skills?"

Looking at the fish in his hand, so clean and flawlessly prepared, the chef remembered Changwei as a complete novice. Had this kid really put in a lot of hard work?

"Changwei, well done!"

"Ah, Master, what did you say?"

Changwei, who was about to take the fish to be processed, was a little confused, but the kitchen staff did not notice what he said. None of the dozen or so people in the kitchen noticed that the kitchen utensils and ingredients always appeared at the right time when they needed them, and they were even cleaned or processed.

However, a closer look reveals that no one in the kitchen is washing vegetables, and they cannot see the tentacles reaching out from who-knows-where.

Well, these tentacles were summoned by Mizuki to help out and also to learn some tricks from her.

If Mizuki were to choose her favorite ability, it would undoubtedly be these tentacles. Unlike the tentacles in some other works that are not suitable for description, Mizuki's tentacles can be said to have received higher education.

She can write, draw (even paint), and solve advanced math problems; she can fight one-on-one and group battles with AOE attacks; she's also incredibly good at housework; and she can even accurately catch any insect. Since Mizuki came along, not a single cockroach, mosquito, or spider has appeared in the entire Penguin Logistics.

"I should thank Rhodes Island this time. This meal is on me."

Mizuki ordered an outrageously large amount of food, so Lin Yuxia decided to pay for it herself, since she wasn't short of money anyway.

"No need. The Doctor said I can spend whatever it takes this time, as long as I can convince you to join Rhodes Island."

"What if I don't join?"

Lin Yuxia was somewhat curious. The Doctor had previously invited her to join Rhodes Island, but of course, Lin Yuxia couldn't accept.

"I only promised the Doctor I'd treat you to dinner, I didn't promise I'd definitely take you to Rhodes Island."

Mizuki swayed his body gently in a cute way, and this explanation made Lin Yuxia want to laugh. Her gaze couldn't help but be fixed on the hat on his head, and she felt that the thing was more like Mizuki's true form, making her want to poke it.

Thanks to Mizuki's secret help, the kitchen was able to cook much faster. Soon, Lin Yuxia understood why Mizuki had said that the food she had ordered earlier wasn't enough, and her worldview was completely refreshed.

Even after the meal was over, she still couldn't understand how Mizuki had managed to stuff so much food into her stomach; the food could have made four people burst.

Lin Yuxia even felt that if it weren't for the fact that there were other people around in the restaurant and she didn't need to be mindful of her image, Mizuki probably wouldn't have let go of those ceramic plates either. She always felt that there was nothing in the world that Mizuki couldn't eat, which even left the waiters dumbfounded.

After they finished eating, it was Mizuki's turn to pay, since he ate the most and ordered about 90% of the food. He was treating Lin Yuxia to dinner anyway, so he didn't feel guilty.

"Well, I have other things to do, see you later."

With Lin Yuxia's help, there were no more reports of trouble from Rhodes Island, but Mizuki still had to go see Alina and the others.

"See you later, I'll definitely beat you next time we meet!"

"Then next time I won't go easy on them; the loser treats everyone to dinner."

Hearing Mizuki's words, Lin Yuxia, who had initially maintained a bit of confidence, suddenly felt a pang of unease. "Seriously, brother? You call that going easy on me? And the loser has to treat everyone to dinner? Who's going to support you?!"

However, Mizuki wouldn't answer that question. Alina had already sent the location, and Rhodes Island's supplies were all packed. They could set off once the Lungmen Guard Department finished arresting people, of course, also to wait for Mizuki to arrive.

"Reporting, Captain! 350 boxes of Oripathy inhibitor and the remaining 400 boxes of supplies have all been loaded onto the trucks!"

A total of thirteen trucks, more than 30,000 doses of Oripathy inhibitors, gauze bandages, and other essential supplies—the gains from this Reunion can be described as considerable.

However, these 30,000-plus doses of inhibitor were still not enough for the Reunion for two months. Fortunately, Rhodes Island provided the corresponding manufacturing method, without even charging patent fees, as a token of their gratitude for taking care of Doctor.

Given Chernobog's manufacturing capabilities, it wouldn't be difficult to create a less effective alternative. However, they should increase their communication with Rhodes Island, as the Reunion, primarily composed of Infected, desperately needs these supplies.

"How's it going with the Skullshatterer?"

"According to the report, some people who sensed something was wrong had already deserted, about fifteen of them. The rest were captured while infiltrating the Lungmen Guard Department."

Red glanced at the message sent back by the Skullshatterer. This was within expectations; after all, not all of those spies were fools, and they would all have some suspicions.

However, the fact that only fifteen escaped does prove how much of this spies were actually legitimate.

"Fifteen... not easy to catch, oh, here they come."

Alina watched as Mizuki slowly walked towards her. Although she didn't know how Mizuki had gotten here so quickly, it didn't matter.

"Mizuki, help me catch them!"

"I heard everything."

Mizuki already had excellent hearing, and Alina, due to her heart condition, could resonate with him in some ways, so he naturally heard her very clearly.

At this moment, Lungmen was under martial law and lockdown, and entry and exit required extremely strict checks. The Ursus spy who had just escaped leaned against the wall and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking that he had been deceived like this, he gritted his teeth and felt unwilling.

"It must be that woman, Alina... tsk, her Originium Arts have paralyzed our minds."

Thinking it over carefully, the Ursus spies felt increasingly uneasy. Since the siege, the Reunion hadn't acted like a riot organization at all—no harming people, no looting, and strict discipline. Damn it! They'd been completely fooled the whole time!

"We must escape Lungmen immediately and inform the general so they can retake Chernobog."

Without a doubt, the Reunion has partnered with Lungmen. This organization is not under Ursus's control at all. Talulah has already betrayed them, Ursus radicals, eager to divert attention from internal conflicts, have not seen through this.