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Chapter 259 Ifrit, Dragon Gate Preparation

Ifrit, the core experimental subject of the "Flame Demon Incident", hesitated again and again after Saria broke with Rhine Life. Thinking of Ling Dengxian's unwilling roar, she finally chose to take her away by force after stabilizing herself again. After the specific confrontation ended, she contacted Hemer and told her her decision, but Hemer flatly rejected her reckless behavior.

"Without systematic treatment, you alone cannot protect Ifrit."

So, she thought about it again and again, and finally decided to go to Rhodes Island. Hemer and White Owl took Ifrit ahead, and she was responsible for some "finishing measures" to ensure that everything was stable before leaving.

Hemer also questioned the mystery behind Ifrit's "treatment", but her teacher, who was also the supervisory consultant of the project, was on a business trip at that time. Christen simply told her that the treatment was a fact and that the process "inevitably involved some risky experiments because of the source of funding."

"You are Parvis' student and the leader of this project. You don't need me to say anything more. Just do your job well, or... apply for a replacement next time."

So Hemer gave up the idea of ​​communicating with the higher-ups to treat Ifrit again. Besides Rhine Life, there was no other company that could meet Ifrit's treatment needs...

So she brought the white-faced owl to Rhode Island.

"White-faced Owl... Thank you for your hard work all along. You didn't have to come with me." Adjusting his glasses tiredly, Hemer looked at the white-haired Liberi girl who had just finished analyzing Ifrit's blood sample, and said sincerely.

"Doctor Hemer, White-faced Owl does not agree with this statement. The change of White-faced Owl's workplace is the result of personal logical analysis. In terms of factual evidence, Hemer should thank Ms. Saria more."

“…Yes, but…”

"It is worth reminding that Hemer's decision was made due to insufficient information. In terms of expected reality, making Ifrit feel excessive guilt has a high probability of leading to adverse consequences, which is not conducive to the future education of Ifrit."

"I... know, but if it weren't for her... I'm afraid I would have made an irreparable mistake..." Hemer actually wanted to listen to the teacher's advice, but because of Saria's firm attitude, he took the risk and made this decision.

By now, her teacher should have returned and understood the situation, but...

The explanation she expected never came.

After gradually realizing some terrible facts, she felt a chill, and then, ifrit's voice calling her made her a little afraid to respond.

How many mistakes has she made, and is she qualified to continue to feel at ease?

The feeling of fear almost suffocated her every late night.

Looking at Hemer who was worried, the girl from Libori with golden eyes did not show any expression fluctuation. She just tilted her head and looked at the communication terminal beside her. She seemed to have her own plans in mind.

……

"...taking care of children?" Ling Dengxian wiped the sweat off his face with a towel, puzzled by the entrustment from the other end of the communication terminal. The call came at an opportune time, as his training with Rosalina had just finished.

"Yes, White Owl hopes that White Dove can help. This is also Ms. Saria's request."

"...Her request?" Ling Dengxian was a little unconvinced.

"Ms. Saria."

The communication partner has changed.

"Well, it's me."

After really hearing Saria's voice, Ling Dengxian subconsciously tensed his muscles, and Rosalina, who was carefully observing behind him, also trembled violently.

Teacher... The teacher's aura seems to have become a little...

"Can you tell me in detail?" Ling Dengxian did not refuse. He also wanted to know the reason why this powerful Vaifan gave up the original favorable conditions.

"The child's guardian was a little too anxious because she didn't know that I had been hurting her before, even though it was nominally treatment... This was also my fault. White Owl and I wanted her to have a good rest... I also wanted to talk to her."

"I owe you a favor."

Ling Dengxian still had doubts: "Why me? I'm not good at it. Are the other seniors in the medical department busy?"

"Because, Ifrit is very dangerous." Saria paused and replied.

"If her condition is not stable, do I have to watch over her? But I'm probably going to be busy recently, and I'm still finding my way..."

"No, although he is a patient of mineralogy, his condition is stable. The danger I am referring to is for other people. This is also the fundamental reason why the child is restricted from traveling."

"Then why did you hand her over to me?" Ling Dengxian said with a strange expression.

"You can do it." Saria didn't explain much, "Besides, I believe that you can do a better job than me in terms of protection."

"How is that possible...Besides, how can you be so sure that I will help you..."

"…Because I thought, if it was you, you would be touched."

"Why?" Ling Dengxian was puzzled.

"Because... Ling Xiran."

Ling Dengxian's breathing stagnated, and then Meilansha shuddered again, because it was obvious that the temperament of her acting swordsmanship teacher seemed very different from usual.

"Sareya... am I a little too good-tempered?"

"Yes, and too much," the other party did not avoid the question, which made him even more annoyed. "After I came back, although I didn't witness what you did with my own eyes, I heard about it and watched the video. After a series of depressing things, you need to vent."

"And yet you're even enduring it now."

"Did you do this on purpose?" Ling Dengxian took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He understood what Saria meant.

"No, by the way, Ifrit is much more important."

"Hehe...it's important, and you're planning to hand it over to me, and that's on the premise of exposing my scars? You're actually at ease?" Ling Dengxian smiled self-deprecatingly and had completely calmed down.

"Because I believe in you, and I hope you can take this opportunity to look squarely at the people around you."

"..." Ling Dengxian didn't know what to say for a moment. He thought... apart from Feng Di, few people would care about him so much.

"What's wrong? I apologize if I was offended."

"If you really want to be serious, you have offended me." Ling Dengxian relieved the pressure and smiled reluctantly, "I know I was wrong. The doctor talked to me about it not long ago."

"Doctor? Then I really have been wasting my time." Hearing the person he mentioned, Saria unexpectedly gave a high evaluation.

"Although I have only talked to her once, her vision and insights are undoubtedly quite outstanding. Perhaps some of her ideas are biased, but as an interpreter, Dr. Precious is the most suitable."

"Are you still planning to do this?" Ling Dengxian threw the sword to Meilansha, indicating that she should prepare for the final stage of defense practice today. At the same time, he also saw a certain Miss Filin coming with some information. She raised her wrist to him, and her watch reflected the light from the indoor lights, reminding him to be on time.

"Of course, I told you, you're a good fit."

"Ifrit, okay, I'll pick her up later. I need to greet her in advance... By the way, is she easy to get along with?"

"He's a little impatient, but there's no problem as long as we communicate well."

"Okay, by the way, give the phone back to White-Faced Owl." After hearing White-Faced Owl's voice, Ling Dengxian asked unhappily, "When did you add my communication terminal number?"

“Reply: The last time a white dove and a white-faced owl had close contact.”

"Oh, I remember now. It was the time when I grabbed you, right? I'll hit you next time if you're rude. Also, let's have dinner together sometime."

"Agreed. Question: Why? The communication of the white-faced owl is very likely to cause trouble to the white pigeon."

"No...I just want to thank you for still thinking about me."

"...w...White-faced Owl is a little confused, so I'll end the communication now."

Ling Dengxian put away the communication terminal, smiled, then looked up and signaled Rosalina to get ready, and then launched the attack.

The white-haired Wolper and the white-haired Agor, who were silently witnessing his daily life, were very quiet, with only one looking at him, one with a scrutinizing look and the other with a serious look.

"Little fox, you are here too, what are you looking at?" A bright voice attracted the attention of the two. Skadi took a glance and then retracted her gaze, walking away on her own initiative. She remembered this enthusiastic film girl. Similarly, the idiot in front was enough to keep pestering her.

After seeing Huang, the lines on Shuangye's face softened unconsciously. Her wide ears swayed slightly as her emotions fluctuated, and then she reached out and took off her headphones.

"Huang, aren't you busy today?"

"If you're busy, you have to take a break. I haven't been to the training ground for a while, so I came here to see if I can see some old acquaintances. As a result, I saw Brother Ace in the corridor just now. It seems that everyone else has gone on a mission again." Huang sighed, "Oh, I really hope to come quickly at the end of the year. When the celebration is held, there will be the most people and we will be the happiest."

"I remember the cocktail party was just a while ago?" After getting to know him, Shuang Ye understood that this was due to Huang's personality. Huang was not the type who could stand loneliness.

Well, you can tell from the way she sits. Fortunately, she doesn’t usually wear skirts.

"Oh, it's Operator White Dove. Are you waiting for him?"

"No, I'm just getting to know the person I'm going to work with in the future. I originally thought that he was nothing special except that he was nosy, and his fighting ability seemed to be just so-so..."

Skadi glanced over here and remained silent.

"He handles interpersonal relationships pretty well. At least I don't have any bad feelings towards him."

Huang seemed to have remembered something after hearing this, and he slapped his head and added: "He has an easy-going personality, right? Now I remember, he was a new guy I met at a cocktail party. He was quite energetic, but he couldn't hold his liquor."

"Yeah, we've only met and arm wrestled before, so let's get to know each other better this time!" Huang remembered that Ace and Scout seemed to have said that he was trustworthy.

Rosalina's problem is still the rigidity of her sword moves. Ling Dengxian is really in the same vein as Fengdi in terms of teaching. The only thing that makes him better than her is that he can see more than her and his techniques are gentler, but she is still a little confused about how to guide her.

"I'll have to talk to Franka later..." At least he could see some traces of fusion of swordsmanship styles in Rosary, which must be Franka's credit.

"Let's stop here for today." He pierced through Rosalinda's defense with a sword, turned his wrist slightly, and tapped the sword on the girl's shoulder, indicating that it was over.

"Thank you, teacher. Teacher Bai Ge, you have worked hard." The purple-haired film girl let go of her fierce aura. To be honest, Bai Ge was a little different today and the pressure was much greater.

"Hello! Operator White Dove, do you remember me?" Seeing that he was busy, Huang waved to him excitedly, with a bright smile showing his fangs, and her fleshy thighs were so white that they dazzled his eyes.

"Of course I remember... After all, when you rushed in, the door panel almost knocked me away." That day was very dazzling, but he was deeply impressed not only visually but also physically.

In the end, he was the one who carried her back.

"Ah, sorry, sorry. After all, I heard that everyone returned safely from Chernobyl." The big cat scratched the back of his head guiltily, and then quickly recovered, "Do you want me to buy you a drink to make amends next time?"

"Forget it. I can't drink much. I can't hold my alcohol. Sister Yaye, please let go. It hurts—"