"Rhodes Island is an Infected treatment organization. This time, it has a very deep cooperation with Lungmen. One of the conditions of the cooperation is that Lungmen will send some talents from various industries to Rhodes Island, and you, coincidentally, have been selected..."
Hoshiguma only had an official understanding of Rhodes Island, knowing only that it was a medical organization primarily focused on treating the Infected and currently had a cooperative relationship with Lungmen.
As for whether the people sent there would be in danger, such as experiments, she had indeed worried about it. However, Chen said that all dispatched personnel this time would have official Lungmen status, so even if the other party was completely insane, they shouldn't harm an Infected like Rope.
On the contrary, after going to Rhodes Island, the other party would also help Rope control her oripathy for free. For Rope, who couldn't afford the medical expenses for treating oripathy, this was entirely beneficial without any harm.
After hearing Hoshiguma's words, Rope breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Hoshiguma wouldn't harm her. Although she didn't know what kind of place Rhodes Island was, she figured if she didn't like it, she could just run back.
Soon, the vehicle arrived at Rhodes Island's temporary office in Lungmen.
At this time, the place had just been cleaned up, and Orchid, who had been specially transferred to assist with the personnel handover between the two parties, hadn't even had time to prepare when she saw a car from the Lungmen Police Department arrive at the entrance.
Then, a "tall and mighty" Oni walked in "aggressively."
Everyone in the room initially thought someone had committed a crime, but after communicating with the other party, they learned that the police department was there to deliver someone. Taking the official document handed over by Hoshiguma, it was clear that the matter was very sudden. The document was not written on proper paper but on a plain white sheet. If it weren't for Kanna's familiar handwriting at the end, she would have thought the Lungmen police department was playing a joke on Rhodes Island.
After all, the representatives on the document were Fumizuki / Wen Yue and Kanna. She knew Fumizuki / Wen Yue; the Lungmen Governor's wife was a woman with incredible influence. As for Kanna... it was a good thing Kal'tsit had already gone out to arrange matters, otherwise, she would have gotten another headache from anger.
Fortunately, Doctor and Amiya noticed the situation and rushed over.
"It's Kanna's handwriting. So, where is Ms. Rope?"
Amiya took the document, read it, and nodded. As the de facto leader of Rhodes Island's students, Amiya was very familiar with Kanna's handwriting. Moreover, the document clearly stated that the recruitment suggestion was made by Kanna, and then Ms. Fumizuki / Wen Yue of Lungmen proposed it after consideration, which meant that this girl named Rope had received Kanna's approval.
Then, the Rhodes Island group saw the girl being escorted out of the car by two police officers.
"Rope is a good girl, but her years in the slums have inevitably given her some bad habits. I hope everyone at Rhodes Island will be understanding..."
Hoshiguma said, pulling Rope over and then searching her, pulling out several items. It was then that the Operators nearby realized their bags had somehow ended up in Rope's hands.
Under Hoshiguma's gaze, Rope smiled awkwardly.
"Habit, Sister Hoshiguma, you know, it's just a habit. With so many people gathered together, it's really hard for me to keep my hands still..."
Hoshiguma pressed Rope's head and said to the stunned Rhodes Island group,
"It's just as you see. This girl is quite nimble, but she's not bad-hearted and has never done anything out of line. I hope you'll be understanding."
Everyone then realized that the first "talent" they received from Lungmen was actually a thief.
However, thinking that she could just walk around and swipe so many things right under everyone's noses, it truly counted as a powerful talent.
After the handover, Hoshiguma left with her people, leaving Rope sitting restlessly on the bench.
"What do you think?" Doctor asked Amiya and Orchid with a strange smile.
"Although we haven't tested her yet, from that scene just now, Ms. Rope's skills are completely capable of making her an excellent special operations Operator..." Someone recognized by Kanna, even if she was a thief, Amiya never thought of turning her away, but rather tried to discover her strengths.
"Indeed, with these skills, a little training could make her a qualified Operator. But just as that officer said, this child comes from the slums. Not only does she have many bad habits, but look at her expression. Although she's smiling, her eyes are constantly on guard, and her body is tense. Even the slightest sound can make her jump... It's clear this child doesn't understand Rhodes Island at all and is very wary of us."
Orchid, from a psychological perspective, explained her opinion of Rope.
Of course, it would have been even better if it wasn't so openly discussed, and if the person being talked about wasn't right nearby...
Hearing Orchid's words, Rope felt even more uncomfortable sitting there. Fortunately, Amiya noticed her predicament and brought out a portion of rations from inside the room.
"I believe Miss Rope hasn't eaten yet. Since you've joined Rhodes Island, we are family. The least a family can do is not let anyone go hungry, isn't that right?"
Amiya brought the food to Rope, and noticing Rope's apprehension about the food, she even took a bite herself in front of her.
Only after seeing the girl in front of her eat a mouthful of the meal without hesitation did Rope pick up the food and devour it. This seemingly ordinary meal tasted exceptionally sweet to her because, at that moment, she understood that perhaps she would no longer have to live hand-to-mouth, constantly wondering where her next meal would come from.
While Rhodes Island was accepting Rope, Kanna and Fumizuki / Wen Yue continued their foraging journey.
After leaving the slum, Chen excused himself, claiming he had official duties to attend to, and escaped Fumizuki / Wen Yue's clutches. As the group walked, Kanna suddenly saw a familiar girl with black and white hair squatting not far away. A cloth was spread in front of her, serving as a makeshift stall, displaying various peculiar trinkets.
Upon closer inspection, the girl appeared very frail, and her complexion clearly showed signs of malnutrition.
Kanna looked at the half-eaten bowl of oyster omelet in her hand and walked up to the girl.
"Sister, can I trade this meal for a little bird toy?"
The girl, feeling a bit dizzy from hunger, looked up to see a purple-haired girl holding a bowl of snacks in front of her.
Because she was on the verge of losing consciousness from hunger, she instinctively took the food and quickly devoured it.
After finishing the food, the girl finally came to her senses. She nodded apologetically to Kanna.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I haven't eaten in days, I was just too hungry..."
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