Warfarin’s antics were just a small interlude.
It was indeed Kaltsit who had something to discuss with Fuyuki.
But Kaltsit also offered some explanation for Warfarin’s behavior.
“Warfarin’s feeding behavior must be agreed upon by both parties.
Only if she obtains your permission does her feeding count as authorized on Rhodes Island…
If you don’t want to refuse, feel free to state the compensation you require.” Although Kaltsit’s gaze towards Warfarin seemed calm as water, it carried an undeniable authority.
“A vampire with a substantial fortune, you don’t need to be polite with her.” “Then…
next time for sure.” Fuyuki subtly retreated behind Kaltsit.
She wasn’t desperate enough to need to sell her blood for compensation.
If it were a favor between friends, then compensation wouldn’t be an issue…
but currently, she obviously wasn’t that close with the vampire girl before her.
Maybe later, but not today.
“Then, I’ll directly state the reason I asked for you.” Kaltsit now steered the conversation to the main matter.
“Finding lost objects…
is that your Originium Arts?” Ah…
So it’s about this after all.
Though Fuyuki herself never intended to hide it.
“It’s not Originium Arts…
more like an innate sense?” Fuyuki twirled a strand of her side hair with her finger, speaking while pondering.
“After all, I lived in Lungmen’s slums for so long…
that place…
always had many discarded things.” “At first, I thought I was just lucky, but over time, I realized I could vaguely sense things that could be considered ‘high-value,’ and I could often even match the found items to the people who lost them.
As for the principle, I can’t really explain it either.
It works, so I just use it.” “Things…” Kaltsit softly repeated Fuyuki’s choice of word.
“So, it’s not limited to objects?” “At least I’ve managed to help someone find a lost cat before.
From the feeling, it’s the same as finding other items.” Fuyuki replied.
“So…
Doctor Kaltsit, do you know what’s going on?” “My knowledge is not enough to fully answer all the mysteries of this land, but years of experience allow me to make certain conjectures.” Although Kaltsit said it was a conjecture, her expression basically conveyed that she was certain of the facts.
“Originium, even though we may not wish it, we must admit that this substance has become inseparable from this land.” “It carries vast amounts of information, from the unknown ancient past to the villages in the corners of the world today.” “The Originium scattered everywhere, a specific wavelength of information within it, can be perceived by you.” Great.
After listening, she roughly understood, but upon careful thought, felt like she understood nothing.
As a common person, the general understanding of Originium was basically “very dangerous,” “stay away,” “but it’s highly valuable.” As for other functions of Originium…
they were simply too far removed from daily life.
However, her treasure-finding talent was brought about by Originium.
She understood that much.
“Then, regarding your situation, I also understand.” Doctor Kaltsit seemed to have resolved some of her doubts about Fuyuki.
“I have a surgery to perform soon.
Warfarin will conduct a specialized physical examination for you.
Cooperating with her…
can at least give you a clearer understanding of your current physical condition.” Swift and decisive.
That was truly the only way to describe Kaltsit’s working style.
After outlining the tasks to be done, Kaltsit left.
Leaving Fuyuki and Warfarin together…
alone with a vampire?!
Wait!
Hey!
“Got~ you~” Eek!
…When Fuyuki regained her senses, she had already been unceremoniously pressed onto the operating table.
Her ears occasionally caught the eerie, cackling laughter of a certain vampire girl.
Despite Kaltsit’s warning, Warfarin wouldn’t actually do anything excessive to Fuyuki.
But as a researcher, the process of discovery also brought her pleasure.
Besides feeling and pinching various parts of Fuyuki’s body, Warfarin also unceremoniously drew several blood samples from different parts of Fuyuki.
Although in terms of volume, it was likely harmless, meant for testing and analysis.
Then, Warfarin placed the fresh blood, categorized by sampling location, into her mouth…
Fuyuki’s fist immediately clenched.
If Warfarin’s expression hadn’t looked genuinely serious at that moment, Fuyuki might have really lashed out.
“Just as I thought…” After a while, Warfarin murmured softly.
“Doctor Warfarin, did you sense something?” “Very tasty…
I mean, the results are good!” After her instinctive reply, Warfarin hurriedly corrected herself.
This scenario seemed familiar…
but thankfully, she wasn’t facing Kaltsit this time.
Unlike the blood drawn earlier in the Medical Department by other Medical Operators under normal circumstances.
The reason Warfarin chose to draw blood from various parts of Fuyuki’s body was because, as a vampire, she could indeed obtain more information this way.
Of course…
not every vampire could do this.
Among vampires, those who applied blood research to medicine and science were probably exceedingly rare…
or one could simply say, Warfarin was one of a kind.
But there were even odder ones among vampires…
for example, Closure, a founding member of Rhodes Island’s Engineering Department, was also a vampire, but that person probably had oil flowing in her veins instead of blood.
Completely free from the vampire’s blood-drinking impulse, wholly dedicated to engineering and data research.
Compared to her, Warfarin was a relatively normal vampire.
“The blood in your body, overall, is indeed very pure.
But the influence of Originium on you has indeed occurred…” Warfarin’s expression seemed somewhat excited.
Because the “individual” known as Fuyuki was indeed full of wonder.
If Fuyuki were classified as a “normal person,” she would be a unique existence among those Warfarin had handled.
Lesions from Originium often have a very painful impact on patients.
If the lesion is in a bad location, it can even cause the patient to lose certain functions directly.
But there are indeed some lucky individuals for whom the Originium lesions have almost no terrible effects.
For example, their tails might become larger or fluffier.
As for Fuyuki’s condition, it could only be described as a “miracle.” Almost all of her lesions pointed toward positive effects.
Skin resilience, bone strength, and muscle density.
Originium crystals were scattered throughout every aspect of her body, and her tail, the most obvious lesion, currently appeared to be in a very stable condition.
Even in terms of “combat power” alone, the future Fuyuki could completely overcome the racial disadvantages of a Vulpo in some aspects.
To make a bold claim.
One could say Fuyuki is an Infected, but she cannot be called an “oripathy patient.”