"Exactly, exactly! Everyone has seen Amiya's efforts during this time, but the prejudice of ordinary people against the Infected community isn't something that can be reversed overnight. Think about how we can now operate in various countries' territories and collect and treat the Infected without interference from these countries. Isn't this much better than when we first started?!"
Ya Ye, who had been following behind the crowd with no presence at all, suddenly spoke.
As Kal'tsit's disciple, she had witnessed more pain and helplessness in the Medical Department, so she understood how incredible it was that Rhodes Island had managed to operate to this extent.
"Amiya, you see, the conflict between the Infected and ordinary people stems from fear and ignorance of oripathy, as well as the oppression from those in power. Let's gather the Infected of Terra, you be the boss, I'll be the enforcer, and when you raise your arm, we'll immediately crown you. If Terra doesn't welcome the Infected, then let's establish a Holy Terra. We'll get you a golden toilet, bah, a golden throne..."
Before Kanna could finish, she received a sharp rap on the head.
She angrily looked up to find Outcast, the old grandmother, looking at her with a stern expression.
"Kanna, these words stop here, you are not allowed to say them again!"
Although she felt very wronged, she had only meant to say something strange to divert Amiya's attention. But looking at Outcast's expression, what she had said seemed to be problematic.
What was the problem? After recalling the plot in her memory, Amiya's identity was very simple: besides being the leader of Rhodes Island, she was also a "Demon King"... Alright, Kanna realized. As an elder of Rhodes Island, Outcast probably knew some "rumors" not widely known, and Kanna's words just now must have touched upon the prophecy about the "Demon King" in her memory.
So, she deserved that rap on the head.
Thinking of this, Kanna felt even worse.
A few minutes later, led by Outcast, they arrived at the Medical Department. Kanna went in and came out very quickly.
Because her examination results could only be accessed by Kal'tsit and Warfarin, coupled with her status as a Rhodes Island Elite Operator, any examination could be directly prioritized, so the process was very smooth.
After coming out, the group walked towards the cafeteria.
Outcast stroked Kanna's head, "Grandma was a bit impulsive just now, Kanna, don't be angry with Grandma, okay?!"
Kanna rummaged through her gift box and took out a very beautiful round conch brooch, presenting it to Outcast.
"This is a gift Kanna chose for Grandma. Look at its orange and golden appearance, doesn't it look like a circling phoenix? So I named it the Phoenix Round Brooch."
Outcast took the gift and picked up Kanna, "As long as Kanna isn't angry with Grandma for just now, MWAH!"
"Kanna won't be angry with Grandma! MWAH!" Kanna hugged Outcast's neck, snuggled against her, and found a comfortable angle to lean on her.
"Isn't this our little Kanna, who showed off her power in Iberia? Why is she climbing all over Grandma as soon as she's back!" Before anyone could be seen, Scout's flippant voice drifted from the main entrance of the cafeteria.
Turning her head, Kanna saw many people in the cafeteria, all familiar faces. Upon seeing Kanna, everyone returned her greeting. Kal'tsit had already spread the official news from Iberia throughout Rhodes Island. Everyone knew how difficult it was to gain the full support and assistance of a nation when most countries openly rejected them. Even though Iberia's glory had faded and it was far from the mainland, it was still a large country. After receiving this news, Amiya had already arranged for many Operators to go to Iberia, hoping to take advantage of this opportunity to bring more expansion to Rhodes Island.
"Hmm? Why don't I see Uncle ACE?" Kanna looked around and saw that all the ACE Squad members were in the cafeteria, but Uncle ACE was uncharacteristically absent.
Was she injured by me?
Kanna felt a bit guilty, thinking it was due to her little fat dragon's impact.
Bad Tom of the ACE Squad walked over with a bewildered expression. "I don't know what happened, but just now, when the boss took us to the Control Room for handover, Doctor Kal'tsit suddenly said that the boss entering the main door with his left foot first showed resentment towards her previous arrangements. Then, without explanation, she had Sharp and Logos hang him on the bridge."
Hearing Bad Tom's words, everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, complaining about when ACE had angered Kal'tsit again, getting punished as soon as he returned.
As for being hung on the bridge, no one was worried at all. After all, it was a normal phenomenon on Rhodes Island for someone to be often hung below the bridge, and those who received such an honor were all official Operators. For everyone, it was more of a fun event than a punishment.
It was just that ACE, as the most reassuring big brother in the team, usually sat below, watching the Operators hung above. No one expected that one day he would also enjoy such treatment.
Someone like Scout, who enjoyed mischief, even prepared to go to the bridge to admire what a 'dried ACE' looked like.
After listening, Kanna recalled for a long time and roughly guessed it was about her asking ACE to take the blame before. She had forgotten about it for so long, but Kal'tsit actually still remembered.
Thinking of how vengeful the old lynx was, she couldn't help but shiver. She had annoyed Kal'tsit quite a bit on this journey, so how would she punish her!?!
At this moment, Kanna felt the outside world was incredibly cold, and only her small bedroom could offer a little comfort.
She decided to block off her room after returning. Anyway, with her current reserves, not eating for ten days to half a month would only make her mouth crave food, with no other problems. She wouldn't leave her room until Kal'tsit's anger subsided.
Thinking that Kal'tsit was plotting how to deal with her, Kanna suddenly felt that all the food in the cafeteria was no longer appealing.
To the astonishment of a few people, she quickly devoured the food served and then wiped her mouth, saying she was going back to sleep.
Amiya and her group didn't suspect anything. After all, Kal'tsit and Kanna had been traveling for nearly two months, so it was normal for them not to have rested well. On the contrary, the others even asked with concern if she had any problems.
Kanna couldn't explicitly say she was afraid of Kal'tsit's retaliation afterwards, so she just smiled sheepishly and bid them farewell.
After returning to her dormitory, Kanna took out a piece of paper — "Closed-door cultivation, do not disturb" — then taped it outside the door and hid inside her room.
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