The Ark: Reincarnation of Light and Darkness

"Dr. Hemmer, I would like to ask you to take a look at this case. 】

Kelsey didn't explain Hemmer's question, but handed a folder across the table.

[Well, well...].

Hemmer took the medical record book in Kelsey's hand somewhat carelessly, and in her opinion, this may be a test for Kelsey, an expert in the field of source stone disease.

However, in the next second, her originally slightly narrowed eyes widened, and then slammed the pathology report on the table.

[This can't be! No kidding!! 】

[The fusion rate of somatic cells and source stone is 46%?! ] Blood source stone crystal density 3u/l? Even if it's death... Even patients who died of infection do not have such a high number! Please don't make jokes about patients!! 】

However, Kelsey only looked at Hemmer calmly, while the latter calmed down after a deep breath.

【...... Please explain, Dr. Kelsey. 】

[Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to joke about patients. 】

Kelsey looked directly into Hemmer's eyes, ignored the other party's staring at him, and said calmly: [In fact, although I can't reveal the identity of this patient to you for the time being, I can tell you very clearly that this person is not only alive, but also healthier than most non-infected people. 】

[How can this be...]

[That's the truth, Dr. Hermer. Kelsey said lightly: [Whether you believe it or not, this value was less than half of what it is now 2 days ago. 】

【Rapid growth? This is...... Signs of the end stage of Genshi disease! 】

[Yes...] Kelsey took a breath: [Theoretically, with such a lesion, the patient's body will undergo rapid weakening, the failure of many organs, and the source stone will also grow on the surface of the body in large numbers - soon, the deceased patient will also become a new source of infection, which is unanimously recognized by the medical community, the terminal stage of the source stone disease. 】

[That, that person—]

【...... Nothing, Genshi didn't seem to think of it as a host at all, but more like it was - integrating itself into his body. 】

Kelseti pen, circled several values on the pathology report: [Look here - the internal organs and body surface parts damaged by the patient in the battle before, the part that is theoretically most likely to cause secondary infection, not only heals quickly under the action of somatic cells catalyzed by the source stone, but is even healthier than the original. 】

[It's like... Some kind of invisible will was manipulating the source stone for his body's use... Is it...].

Hemmer glanced at the pathology report blankly, and then looked at Kelsey with the same eyes as if he were looking at a monster: [What if... If this thing is true... That...].

"Well, the whole world will compete for him — and then study the secrets of his body.] 】

Hermer's fists clenched.

[However, you are not afraid that I will take this matter... Reveal this matter to Rheinland Life? 】

"You won't. 】

Kelsey shook his head resolutely, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes: [First of all, I didn't even tell you the patient's name, and secondly, you didn't have the ability to take this medical record out of this office - even if there is, you who report these data will only be treated as crazy by others. ] 】

[——For example, just now, don't you think that I am just joking with you? 】

Hemmer took a deep breath, then nodded dejectedly.

"You are well aware of my weaknesses, Dr. Kelsey. I do... Indeed, a solution to the source stone disease needs to be found to suppress or even completely solve it. 】

"I have no doubt that you are a top researcher. Kelsey withdrew the medical record book and stood up from his chair: "Experience in clinical care will definitely contribute to Rhode Island's research." 】

[Then I can only pray that this research can be completed as soon as possible.] 】

With a wry smile, he stretched out his hand and held it with Kelsey, and Hemmer knew in his heart that he was afraid that he had not really joined "Rhode Island" until now.

............ The dividing line............

Three days later.

[We can only send you here, Miss Ayafara, and Mr. Edge, I wish you all the best in advance!] 】

The overalls Rhode Island Guard operator waved to the duo below the gangway, and the duo waved in greeting. Soon, the Rhode Island spacecraft disappeared from sight.

This is the wasteland of the kingdom of Letania, and not far away, a small mobile city is nervously preparing for the nearby volcanic disaster that could erupt at any time.

It was agreed that Revy and Ayafara would stay here for four days to get a close look at the data on the verge of the volcanic disaster.

[Ayafara, I know you'd love to go to the vicinity of the volcano right now, but our equipment still needs to be sorted out, and we also have to take into account the problem of provisions. 】

Watching the gaze of the girl beside her looking at the Katella volcano in the distance almost sinking, Revy had to cough and open her mouth to warn.

[Oh... Oh! Yes, then let's hurry into town, senior! 】

The population in the wasteland is not very large, and even most of them are mildly to moderately infected, but Leitania is one of the few countries with a relaxed policy on infected people, and even allows infected people on the wasteland to migrate into the city together to avoid volcanic disasters.

Of course, Ayafara and Revy were courteously admitted to the city with Rhode Island work certificates.

In recent years, Rhode Island's acts of kindness have earned it praise in many cities, even such a small place.

The town, called Vik, is one of the smaller of Leitania's many mobile city-states, and its remoteness makes it impossible to even reach the nearest Rhode Island office.

However, Revy and Ayafara were originally here to carry out a separate mission, even if they did not have the resources of the ship, it was not a big deal.

[Then let's go through the plan again... Today we will be in the city to buy the supplies we need for three days, while collecting some data from the atmosphere. 】

Then the next three days spent collecting specimens and aligning data near the wasteland and volcanoes, until the fourth day, when the Rhode Island spacecraft would pick us up. 】

Ayafara answered quickly, seemingly memorizing all the processes in her head.

Revy smiled and took her hand, making the latter blush.

[But before that, we still have to find a place to live, so——]

[——The time of hide-and-seek, has begun. 】

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