Poseidon in Arknights

"Oh right, how could I forget about the child, An Suo?"

The girl who had already resolved the dispute with the store manager walked over and bowed to Hoshiguma: "Sir, thank you for helping me find my bag."

"Ah, it's nothing, it's my duty."

Hoshiguma waved and walked away, pondering as she went, wondering if the child met the requirements.

'A slum kid with no connections, but whose background should be clean, that's no problem. He's fairly familiar with Old Chen, and they can even talk.'

The more Hoshiguma plotted, the more suitable the secret seemed. Of course, it was indeed a trap, since it was something that three big shots had come up with together.

But it's not a pit of fire, nor a deep pit. If An Suo really has no background, is smart enough, and most importantly, is obedient enough, he might be able to use this opportunity to clear his name.

Now that the decision has been made, there's no point in hesitating. It just so happens that Anso and Hoshiguma know each other and are usually quite pitiful, so it's good to take advantage of the situation.

Hoshiguma opened her phone and began composing a message, emphasizing why she chose Darklock and what advantages Dark Element would have.

"Sir, I do have a suitable candidate. Her name is Ansor, and she's a thief from the slums..."

After clicking the send button, Hoshiguma breathed a sigh of relief: "Now it's up to Commander Wei to decide."

———City Lord's Mansion—

"Anxiety?" Wei Yanwu looked at the text message that Hoshiguma had just sent him.

"Snow White?"

Wearing a black ninja outfit, Shirayuki appeared silently in front of Wei Yanwu.

"Go and investigate this child named Yinsuo. If he is indeed reliable and has no background, why not make him a citizen?"

At this moment, in a detention center of the Lungmen Imperial Guard Bureau.

A young girl from Carter's with long, dark purple hair was leisurely lying on a bed in the detention center, her legs crossed, looking completely relaxed, as if she were at home rather than in a detention center. Oh, no, it should be more like home, even more comfortable than home.

The girl had a pretty face and well-proportioned features, but unfortunately her skin was a bit rough, though still fair and just looked a little sallow. Perhaps due to long-term poor diet and malnutrition, she looked thin and small.

Its clothes were tattered and faded, and it was unclear how long they hadn't been washed or how long it had been worn. Its long rabbit ears twitched.

However, compared to the others who were down on their luck, her purple eyes were incredibly dazzling, like amethyst gems.

And this girl is An Suo. Of course, Bi Mingtian has no idea that she is about to jump into the whirlpool. As for now, she is lying in bed, touching her stomach.

This was the first meal she had eaten. It wasn't much, nor was it particularly delicious, but it was enough to make An Suo's stomach, which hadn't had any oil or fat for two months, finally receive a much-needed treat. The comfort made An Suo feel as if she had stepped into heaven.

She rubbed her lower abdomen while swinging her crossed legs.

For An Suo, the detention center was much more comfortable than outside. Not only did it have delicious prison food, but it also had a bed and bedding. There was no danger, and he didn't have to worry about wind or rain.

Therefore, every now and then, An Suo would pretend to be arrested and then naturally go to the detention center for a few days of leave.

According to An Suo, it's impossible to work hard; everyone there is incredibly easy to talk to and is full of talented people, making it a very comfortable place to stay.

Of course, it's not that Yinsuo doesn't want to work hard; it's just that even if Yinsuo works hard, it's difficult for him to get the rewards he deserves.

On the clothes that barely covered their bodies, something was glittering in the light through a hole.

Those were traces of Originium infection. Yes, Yunso was an Oripathy patient. No other reason was needed; this alone was enough to extinguish any thought the girl might have of trying to live a normal life.

The reason is simple: what can a dummy do? It's nothing more than working as a waiter in a restaurant using their face, and other jobs are pretty much the same.

The problem is that no restaurant wants a person with Oripathy to be their waiter; it's not safe, either for themselves or for the diners.

This land does not discriminate against infected people, especially those with little education like Yinso. They are only employed as mercenaries, messengers, or as lab technicians for pharmaceutical companies, the kind of people who are experimented on.

But the girl can't fight, and once she leaves the mobile city, she'll just become another pile of bones on that wasteland within a few days. As for the experimenters, that's tantamount to handing their lives over to someone else, and the salary? I hope you're just joking.

I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Once the girl realized that she had contracted Oripathy, there were only two possibilities: today or tomorrow. No one knew if she would die today, or if she would die tomorrow due to an acute attack of Oripathy.

All the girl could do was wait for the sun to rise the next day and prepare for it today.

"Hopefully tomorrow's dishes will be a bit more oily."

————Penguin Logistics————

On the sofa in the hall, Xiyue stroked Hong, who was lying on her lap, over and over again. Hong could only make purring sounds, and she was so comfortable that she was sprawled out like a pancake on Xiyue's lap.

"Professional?"

"Yes, yes, that's your role, Yuuki." Exusiai nodded, then pointed to the others.

"For example, Texas is the vanguard, I am the sniper, Croissant is the heavy armor, and Sora is the support."

Texas added, "Actually, in the battle, how do we pinpoint your location, Yuuki?"

“I’m a doctor, so of course I’m in the medical field.” Yuuki pinched the red wolf ears.

Hearing this, Exusiai was somewhat surprised: "I thought that with your superb archery skills, you would become a sniper operator like me, Yuuki."

“I have always believed that violence is necessary in many situations, especially on this land, so archery is my skill for self-defense, but medicine is my foundation, Exusiai.”

Exusiai nodded as if she understood, then turned her gaze to Red, who was now sprawled out like a pancake on Yuuki's lap.

"Where's the red one?"

"Red, I don't know~"

Xi Yue picked up Hong and adjusted her posture slightly: "This child can't stop herself, so Hong doesn't participate in regular delivery operations. As for special operations, Hong will be more efficient working alone than with us."

"Oh~"

"Miss Yuzuki, would you like me to get you a healing staff? Your old bow isn't suitable, is it?"

Xi Yue looked in the direction of the sound and saw Is standing at the door; it was Is who had said those words.

“If that’s possible, then we’ll be in trouble.” Yuuki nodded with a smile; she did indeed need a staff to conceal her abilities.

The bow wouldn't matter in the wilderness; no one would care. But it's not acceptable in the city. If you take it out, the citizens will think you're trying to heal someone or kill someone, and the consequences are obvious.

Chapter 28: Shiwai

———Penguin Logistics———

"Good morning, Miss Yuzuki and Miss Hong. I hope I haven't disturbed your elegant enjoyment of your tea."

Is walked into the hall and saw Yuzuki sitting at the table, remotely manipulating a Victorian-style teapot that appeared out of nowhere in the air to brew black tea.

As for Hong, she was just lying on the sofa next to Xiyue.

"If others saw this scene, they would probably think that an elegant witch who uses her magic to manipulate objects has come out of a novel or picture book."

With his keen eyesight, Is could tell at a glance that the teapot floating in the air was not a teapot at all, but simply water summoned by Yuuki.

"Good morning, Mr. Is. I hope you're not disturbing me. As for the tea? I was just bored. After all, the others have gone to work, and I don't have anything to do for the time being."

"Oh, where did the others go?" Is was a little curious, after all, it was still quite early, and as far as he knew, those few weren't exactly diligent.

If they don't have work, the four of them would usually play games or watch TV here. But it's so early today, and they don't have any requests. Where would these four go?

"Texas and Exusiai went to get some Pocky and apple pie, respectively. Croissant seems to have set up a stall early this morning, while Sora went to practice."

Xi Yue caught the teapot in her hand, poured a cup of black tea, and then placed it on the coffee table. The teapot, which was originally blue, quickly turned white after being placed on the table.

“Miss Yuzuki, I do not recommend using an ice teapot to serve black tea, as it will affect the taste.”

"It's alright, Is. That's my water, it's just that its form has changed into ice, not that it has solidified into ice, unless I need it to complete that process."

Yuuki gave a brief explanation, then turned her gaze to the long box in Is's arms.

"More importantly, has my staff arrived?"

Is nodded, placed the box in his arms on the table, and Yuuki got up and went over. Hong looked up to confirm that her mother did not want to go out, and then continued to lie on the sofa.

As soon as Is opened the box, a staff with a predominantly blue hue appeared before Yuuki.

"Made by Raytheon Industries, this is a high-end custom model. It is made entirely of D32 steel in one piece, and the premium leather on the grip prevents slipping and ensures an absolutely comfortable feel."

Is's voice, combined with his gesture of displaying his staff and his impeccably tailored suit, made the scene seem as if it were telling the story of a rare treasure.

"For the spellcasting part, the outer shell is still made of D32 steel, while the internal Originium circuit uses sintered nuclei crystals, crystal electronic units, and bipolar nanosheets, which can perfectly transmit and even store Originium Arts, provided that Miss Yuzuki needs it."

Yuzuki smiled and nodded: "It's a really expensive staff. Actually, Mr. Is could just get any staff as a token. I don't need the Originium spell amplification effect of the staff."

“That would be impolite. Even if it’s not necessary, it doesn’t mean it can be absent. Besides, this is on the Emperor’s behalf.”

Xi Yue paused slightly as she picked up the staff: "Does the Great Emperor know?"

"Of course I know, this is also the Emperor's intention."

Xi Yue picked up the staff and played with it in her hand: "Then please thank the Emperor on my behalf. When the Emperor comes to Penguin Logistics, I will thank him in person."

"I will certainly convey this to the Emperor, but there is something I still want to ask."

"Please say."

"Miss Yuzuki, how can you make your water achieve an effect similar to a healing spell?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yue smiled, holding her staff in one hand and raising her other hand to unleash a stream of water that, like a water snake, coiled around her body.

"Why not? Water is the power to nourish all things, and the sea is the instinct to nurture life. All things exist because of the ocean, so why can't my water be used for healing?"

Yuzuki didn't know this move at first; her water was really just water before.

Earlier, due to the slowness of traditional surgical treatments and a shortage of manpower, Yuzuki's medical activities in various cities were initially unable to treat more patients.

After all, Yuuki has always been alone. Even with the addition of Kurenai later, it cannot change that fact. Surgical intervention is a very meticulous procedure, and Kurenai can only help by assisting, handing over something, or helping to bandage a wound.

There are many people in the slums who need medical assistance. Most of the time, Yuuki can only save one person and then immediately start treating the next one. This means that Yuuki basically doesn't need to eat. But even so, the efficiency is still not enough.

Then Yuuki thought of the healing spells that already existed in the game. She couldn't confirm the effectiveness of the healing spells for the seriously injured, but at least for the lightly injured, the healing spells would definitely be effective enough.

Of course, Yuuki doesn't have any Originium in her body, so she basically has no chance or possibility of learning Originium Arts. But, she has the omnipotent system.

She can't learn Originium Arts, and even if she did, she couldn't use them. But what about the skills she can exchange for from the system? Can't she use them too?

After searching through the system, Yuuki found a skill that suited her perfectly.

[Drug Preparation]

[Type: Skill]

[Effect: Place a jar of water within the drawn magic circle and continuously input energy. After half an hour of refining, the water in the jar will turn into a green medicinal liquid. The liquid itself has restorative effects, but it cannot restore severed limbs or reposition bones; it only has a significant restorative effect on flesh and blood.]