Fuyuki certainly didn’t know where Ward 06 of the Rhodes Island Medical Department was exactly.
However, she had just happened to learn from Muelsyse that the owner of the picture book she was holding was currently in Ward 06.
Then it would be easy to find.
So, Fuyuki found the Medical Department Ward 06 mentioned in the broadcast, appearing quite familiar with the way.
And Dr.
Kaltsit, whom she had already met once, was already standing at the entrance waiting.
“Dr.
Kaltsit.” Fuyuki gave a polite greeting and then pointed to Muelsyse following behind her.
“She…” “I am already aware of the situation.” Uh…
those words sounded a bit familiar.
It was as if the last time she saw Dr.
Kaltsit, she had also looked at her and said something similar…
and her omniscient appearance didn’t seem fake at all…
Fuyuki silently labeled Kaltsit as “she who knows everything” in her heart.
Kaltsit looked at Muelsyse.
“Ifrit’s vital signs have stabilized.
At the very least, Oripathy will not pose a threat to her life for the time being.” So Muelsyse came to Rhodes Island to find this person named “Ifrit”?
Fuyuki peeked at the cover of the picture book.
Although the handwriting was a bit…
abstract, clearly, the name was written there.
It was “Ifrit” in Victorian.
“Ahaha…” Muelsyse gave a slightly awkward laugh.
“Thank you, Rhodes Island, for saving Iffy.
I’ve heard of Dr.
Kaltsit’s prowess for a long time, but today is the first time we’ve actually spoken…
but, Dr.
Kaltsit knows me?” “The last Water Spirit…
traveling by means of Water Clones can indeed avoid the influence of Originium on you.” “…The ‘know’ I was referring to didn’t reach that level.” The surprise in Muelsyse’s eyes could clearly no longer be suppressed.
What she wanted to discuss with Kaltsit was her “social identity,” because she had never discussed her race with anyone other than her close friends.
Yet Kaltsit had pointed out her “racial essence.” This feeling of being completely seen through also made it impossible for Muelsyse to ignore Kaltsit’s presence anymore.
In a sense, it was also a small warning from Kaltsit.
Rhodes Island knows everything about you; we’re just not being defensive right now, but don’t act recklessly.
“Next time you’re free, Dr.
Kaltsit, could you have a chat with me?” “Anytime.” Although she appeared quite cold, Dr.
Kaltsit still seemed willing to satisfy others’ thirst for knowledge.
“Then now, can I visit Iffy?” Kaltsit nodded slightly, granting Muelsyse’s request.
“Phew…” Only now could Muelsyse breathe a sigh of relief.
At least her goal could be achieved.
After all, the survival time of a Water Clone was limited; she couldn’t waste any more time.
And this trip had yielded some unexpected gains.
Rhodes Island…
this company might not be prominent enough yet.
But I’m afraid no one will be able to underestimate its influence in the future.
Afterwards, Muelsyse also resumed her usual, somewhat mischievously cute appearance.
“Little fox, can you give the picture book back to me now?” With the misunderstanding cleared, Fuyuki naturally had no reason to be hostile towards Muelsyse.
She openly and properly placed the picture book into Muelsyse’s hand.
Having obtained Kaltsit’s permission to proceed, Muelsyse promptly left.
The conversation just now had actually exceeded Fuyuki’s understanding.
However, the content wasn’t difficult to grasp.
“Rhodes Island…
often has to deal with these extraordinary individuals?” Now, only Fuyuki and Kaltsit remained in this corridor.
“This land still hides countless things that current civilization cannot detect or comprehend.
Rhodes Island’s existence does indeed provide a relatively stable place for these things unknown to the general public,” Kaltsit said slowly.
“But being overly ambitious and unrealistic is not beneficial for the development of civilization.” The encounter with personnel from Rhine Lab was just a small interlude.
This was also a microcosm of Fuyuki’s future life as an Operator—during the journey ahead, she would come into contact with many more people like this.
Then, Kaltsit handed a prepared work badge to Fuyuki.
“The work badge can be used as a pass within Rhodes Island.
Wear and keep it properly.” Fuyuki took the work badge.
It bore the photo taken of her just before the physical examination.
A smiling Fuyuki looked naturally cute, and as a nearly adult Vulpo, the smile in her eyes and brows also gave her a hint of charm.
Hmm, Fuyuki was quite satisfied with this photo!
“Thank you, Doctor Kaltsit.” “Afterwards, you should contact Amiya regarding subsequent matters, including accommodation and the benefits due to a field Operator.
For now, come with me.” Receiving the work badge meant she was officially employed by Rhodes Island.
But only now are we discussing compensation!
Did I accidentally board a shady ship!
Fuyuki grumbled internally.
However, this was just a little joke she made to herself.
Although she had lost the initiative during this onboarding process, she had indeed caught a glimpse of how Rhodes Island operated.
This was a place where dream-seekers and pragmatists gathered.
In the past, Fuyuki didn’t have a clear direction in life.
She merely improved herself within limited means, driven by a slight reluctance to accept numbness.
Fortunately, her skills had given her some capital to step out and find a direction in life.
Fuyuki didn’t have many attachments left now.
But if she stayed where she was, she would probably only drift further away from everything she cherished.
Embarking on a journey with Rhodes Island, becoming a part of this group of dream-seekers and pragmatists, throwing herself into a seemingly somewhat foolish, possibly even somewhat cruel, yet utterly romantic endeavor…
Didn’t feel bad.
By moving forward, there would surely come a time in the future where her life would intersect with her past again.
Following behind Kaltsit, they indeed didn’t speak much along the way.
But Fuyuki’s thoughts had already wandered quite far.
At the very least, this was perhaps the most significant decision Fuyuki could make for herself before reaching adulthood.
*Click*.
It seemed they had reached the end of the Medical Department.
A door to a slightly dim-looking office was opened.
This office appeared quite spacious.
Inside, aside from a large number of rather peculiar medical instruments, there seemed to be two workstations.
Besides Fuyuki and Kaltsit, another person seemed to be waiting here.
Wasn’t that the white-haired vampire who was hanging from the ship’s bridge?
Was her name Warfarin?
Hmm, looks like she was taken down?
“Oh, here you are?” The vampire girl looked quite enthusiastic as she brought over a chair for her.
“Quick, please sit, sit!” Uh…
why so polite?
Fuyuki immediately felt a bit uncomfortable.
But under the other’s eager gaze, she had no choice but to sit down first.
“Good, now extend your arm and make a fist!” Wait a minute, what’s with this huge blood-drawing tube!!
However, Doctor Kaltsit obviously wouldn’t let the vampire girl mess around and directly snatched the blood-drawing tube from Warfarin’s hand.
“Do you want to be hung from the bridge again?” Warfarin awkwardly averted her gaze, pretending to be casual by whistling.