“I didn’t expect Doctor Kaltsit to say that…” Amiya thought for a moment, then continued, “Then, Sister Fuyuki, congratulations in advance on joining Rhodes Island.” That’s it?
Fuyuki felt a little fantastical.
Her conversation with Doctor Kaltsit just now…
she shouldn’t have said anything too surprising, right?
It was a bit too easy, almost like a kidney-harvesting trap.
But this was just Fuyuki’s private grumbling.
She would confirm the specifics with her own eyes.
“According to Sister Fuyuki’s wishes, you hope to join the field Operators, right?” Amiya confirmed again.
“Yes, of course!” Fuyuki nodded.
“Then…
please do your best in the combat test.” “Regarding the survival rate of field Operators, our requirements in this area are very strict.
Even if Sister Fuyuki passes the test, subsequent tactical courses and practical training must still be learned.” Hmm…
a “medical company”.
Fuyuki silently scoffed internally.
But it wasn’t incomprehensible.
After all, the environment of this land was too harsh, and the social conditions in many regions were chaotic.
Fieldwork itself involved risks.
Without certain skills, Rhodes Island, this Landship, would probably have been stolen long ago.
Amiya then began to browse her personal terminal.
“Hmm…
but Instructor Dober…
doesn’t seem to be here today.
Sister Fuyuki, why don’t we reschedule the combat test for another day?
We won’t assign you any risky tasks these next few days, so say your goodbyes to the people you’ve met here.
Rhodes Island will set sail in three days.
It will be over a year before we return next.” “Okay.” “Wait, wait, if Dober isn’t here, why don’t I do it!” Before Fuyuki could finish speaking, Gavial interrupted her.
Do what?
Combat test?!
“Miss Gavial is a doctor, isn’t she?” Fuyuki asked in surprise.
“Miss Gavial…
don’t be so formal…
Ugh, that’s disgusting.” Gavial shivered, clutching her shoulder, “No need to be so polite, just call me Gavial.
Besides…
who says doctors can’t fight?” Amiya seemed to have a headache and pressed her temples.
“It’s not impossible for Doctor Gavial to personally conduct the test…
If Sister Fuyuki can pass Doctor Gavial’s combat test, then her Operator evaluation will probably improve significantly.” So, this means…
Gavial is very good at fighting?
“Don’t underestimate me!” Gavial grinned, “When I practice medicine, if anyone disobeys me and acts recklessly, I’ll smash their dog head with my staff.” So that’s her way of practicing medicine!
“Ahem…
Ahem!” Fuyuki quickly cleared her throat.
She felt like she had already been heading towards the role of a tsukkomi (straight man) in a short amount of time.
Mainly because Rhodes Island was indeed too eye-opening.
“Well, no more talking, let’s go!
Amiya, I’ll borrow Fuyuki for a bit!
I’ll call you when we’re done!” With that, Gavial grabbed Fuyuki, a hearty smile on her face, and dragged Fuyuki towards a certain direction outside the door.
“I can walk, I can walk!” Fuyuki quickly steadied her steps and followed.
Her persona was almost collapsing.
At least in the Lungmen slums, Fuyuki’s public image had always been that of a cunning fox-eared beauty.
The type who would exclaim “Oh my, oh my” and then trick the troublesome hooligans into getting lost.
She avoided fighting whenever possible, living a life of smooth social maneuvering.
But, in less than a single day!
Fuyuki only felt the powerlessness of her past way of doing things.
However, on the other hand…
when it came time to let her fists do the talking…
following Gavial’s footsteps, a warlike smile involuntarily appeared on Fuyuki’s face.
Her naturally somewhat charming eyes also showed a hint of sharpness.
Gavial looked back.
“Heh.” She saw the unconscious smile on Fuyuki’s face.
“What!
So you’re one of those people too.
Not many Vulpo are like this.” Gavial pursed her lips.
The upward curve was already uncontrollable.
“We’re here.” Gavial swiped her employee badge on a tightly sealed door.
The multi-layered protective door slowly opened.
“Go ahead and make a ruckus, it’s very sturdy here.” Gavial led Fuyuki through the door.
“Swish,” “Swish”!
The previously dim lights began to become bright and soft.
And this room was not empty.
The moment she entered, Fuyuki felt a strong heat wave, as well as some special fragrance.
A black-haired, blue-eyed Feline girl with a rather fiery figure was training herself.
“Blaze!
You’re secretly hiding and training alone again.” The Feline girl, called “Blaze” by Gavial, wiped the sweat from her face.
“After all, I always have to work a little harder to not let those guys down.” Blaze put down the training equipment in her hand and turned to look.
And on her face was a smile that Fuyuki found somewhat familiar.
“What?
Since it’s such a coincidence, shall we have a spar?” A smile full of fighting spirit.
That’s why it felt so familiar.
“I don’t have time today.
A newcomer has arrived, and we’re preparing for a practical combat test.” Unusually, Gavial refused Blaze’s sparring request.
“You’re giving the newcomer a practical combat test?” Blaze looked at Fuyuki with a knowing smile.
“Little Fox, you must be extremely careful.
This person is more than just a doctor.” In Blaze’s view, given Gavial’s strength, giving a newcomer a practical combat test…
she was more worried that the newcomer would be traumatized.
“Thank you for the warning, Sister.” Fuyuki smiled politely.
“Stop talking nonsense and just come at me.” Gavial stretched vigorously.
“How do you want to do this?
Fists?
Or are you a Caster, or do you have a preferred weapon?” “I only have experience with street brawling,” Fuyuki shrugged slightly, sounding a bit helpless.
“Although I have some experience using weapons…
using fists is simply more convenient in the Lungmen slums.” “—Of course, as an Infected, I also possess Originium Arts that I can deploy at any time.” Having said that, a strong gust of wind swept past Fuyuki.
“Alright.
Although, in principle, we prohibit Infected Operators from directly using Originium Arts bare-handed, who knows what situations might arise unexpectedly?” Gavial seemed to have finished warming up.
“In any case, according to the examination results, your Oripathy is quite stable.
We will begin correcting your habits after this fight.” Gavial and Fuyuki stood opposite each other.
Gavial stood firm and beckoned to Fuyuki.
“Come on, you can attack whenever you like!
Come at me with the intention of defeating me.” Gavial was full of fighting spirit.
“—I will properly hit all of it back!” Rhodes Island truly is a place where hidden talents reside.
Even the doctors are capable fighters.
Gavial, standing still, gave Fuyuki a sense of threat no less than that of Ace.
It might even be that Gavial was superior—in terms of sheer aggression.
“In that case…
This humble woman apologizes for the offense!” Fuyuki pushed off forcefully with her feet.
A powerful burst of air erupted.
Stepping on the wind, Fuyuki charged!