Chapter 126

83. Firefly jumps ship? Silver Wolf: Are the Stellaron Hunters going to break up?

Lin Qi was preparing to leave, heard someone call him, and stopped again.

Looking back.

It was "SAM" speaking.

But even Lin Qi knew that "SAM" was just a code name, or the name of the mecha.

The pilot inside the mecha definitely wouldn't be called this name.

Come to think of it.

After parting with the Stellaron Hunters last time, Lin Qi became interested in the mechas of the Glamoth Republic, so he looked for some information.

He learned some things.

For example.

The purpose of building this mecha was to fight the Swarm.

Even...

Its building materials were extracted from the Swarm.

Therefore.

If there are no accidents, these humanoid mechas are eight or nine out of ten tainted with the characteristics of the Swarm.

Maybe not much, but there must be.

Perhaps it was this reason that allowed it to break through the upper limit?

Lin Qi couldn't help but guess at the time.

Of course.

It's more likely to be the Path.

After knowing that Elio walks on the Path of Finality, Lin Qi guessed that "SAM," or these Stellaron Hunters, might all be on this Path.

As for "SAM's" request...

"Is it your mecha that has a problem, or is it you yourself?"

Lin Qi didn't agree immediately.

Instead, he asked this.

"..."

Firefly was silent for a moment, a bit stunned.

Mainly because Lin Qi's answer made her a bit surprised.

Guessed it so quickly?

Thinking about it.

She didn't intend to hesitate any longer; anyway, Lin Qi had probably already seen it.

And even if she didn't explain now, after going to the Dreamscape later, she couldn't keep wearing the mecha all the time, right?

"Doctor, the mecha has no problem, it's me myself..."

By the end, her voice had changed from a deep male voice to a weak female voice.

Looking closely again.

The tall humanoid mecha disappeared.

Replacing it was a delicate girl.

"Truly... didn't expect it."

Lin Qi saw that the pilot of "SAM" was actually a girl, and couldn't help but be a bit surprised.

After all, from the previous contact, she was still quite "violent."

Not a single female characteristic could be seen.

Instead, she was more like a combat maniac.

However, on second thought, this "contrast moe" characteristic was probably a special plot character.

"Tell me, I might not be able to help you. However... there is another genius here, a life field expert—Ruan Mei; I don't know if you've heard of her?"

Lin Qi replied.

Hearing Lin Qi's previous words, Firefly couldn't help but be disappointed.

If even such a genius couldn't do anything, would following the script really work?

Anyway, from the current contact, Elio's prediction ability repeatedly failed here at Lin Qi's.

That is to say, Elio's ability might not be as good as Lin Qi's.

But just when Firefly was disappointed, Lin Qi's tone changed, making her eyes light up again. Ruan Mei?

Of course she had heard of her.

In order to treat her illness, she checked a lot of information after waking up.

Among them were naturally those of this genius.

It's not that she hadn't thought about asking her for help.

But the sea of stars is so big, how could it be so easy to find a genius?

Moreover.

She and the person weren't familiar, so why would the person help her?

It makes no sense.

Seeming to see Firefly's worry, Lin Qi explained again.

"Rest assured, if others look for Ruan Mei, she might not agree, but if I ask her for help, she definitely won't refuse."

"If you have any problems, just say them; if Ruan Mei can't solve them, then there's probably no one in the entire sea of stars who can."

Ruan Mei is not a doctor, but she is more proficient in special illnesses than the most powerful doctors.

Because these often have to do with life.

Firefly obviously understood this.

"It's like this, I'm actually not a normal human; I was created in batches for the purpose of being a weapon, used to deal with the Swarm, or to maintain the Glamoth Republic, no... it should be the territory of the nation."

Firefly paused and continued, "But we were born with defects; in order to prevent weapons from losing control after the war, every Glamoth Iron Cavalry suffers from Entropy Loss Syndrome, and its physical structure will fall into irreversible chronic dissociation."

"How should I put it, this illness won't make me lose my ability to act all at once; I can still run, jump, and communicate with others, but as time goes on, I might slowly disappear."

By the end.

Firefly was a bit sad.

Because she didn't know if her illness could still be saved.

Actually.

Regarding "Entropy Loss Syndrome," the Republic had a solution and did a lot of research.

It's just a pity that this research was always top secret, and not many people knew about it.

And with the destruction of the Republic, this secret was completely covered up, even if it were a Memokeeper, I'm afraid they wouldn't know.

Therefore.

This Entropy Loss Syndrome became an incurable disease that plagued Firefly.

On the other side.

Lin Qi listened silently to Firefly's narration without making a sound.

First of all.

He must admit that this illness is very special; he hadn't heard of it, nor had he seen it.

But is that all?

Lin Qi had been waiting for Firefly's follow-up.

But after waiting for a while, she didn't speak again, as if waiting for Lin Qi's answer, or "judgment."

As a result.

Lin Qi's answer made her stunned.

Only two words.

"Just this?"

"Ah?"

At this moment, Firefly didn't know whether she should be stunned or surprised.

What is called "just this"?

This is a word used only when expressing disdain, right?

At the same time.

It also represents the speaker's confidence.

In other words.

Her illness doesn't count for anything?

"Doctor, do you have a way?" Firefly hurriedly asked.

"Might not be able to cure it completely, but keeping you healthy all the time is no problem." Lin Qi replied.

"Is there any difference?"

Firefly didn't quite understand.

"The difference is, if it's cured, you can act freely without worrying about disappearing, but if it's just maintaining health, you have to come to me for treatment once every period of time."

Lin Qi explained.

Actually, Lin Qi's method is also very simple.

That is the Time Towel.

The best way to treat an illness is to leave it to time.

Either let time smooth out all pain, or...

Return to before the pain appeared.

It's just that Firefly's Entropy Loss Syndrome has accompanied her since the moment she was born, so using the Time Towel, unless she disappears from the world completely, it's impossible to cure it this way.

But.

Just maintaining health so that her illness doesn't worsen.

That's very simple.

Just like making someone return to their teenage body.

The only problem is...

Besides Influence Points, why should Lin Qi treat her?

Influence Points are a harvest that only Lin Qi knows about.

Others have no way of knowing at all.

Therefore.

For Lin Qi, if he agreed, it would actually be equivalent to doing charity.

He didn't charge any conditions.

"So..."

"What do you plan to use to exchange?"

Firefly was stunned again.

She obviously realized this problem too.

The other party really had no need to help her for free.

Just like she agreed to join the Stellaron Hunters, wasn't she also exchanging for what she wanted?

Thinking about it, Firefly answered.

"Doctor, I was born to be built as a weapon, so besides combat, I don't have anything I'm good at."

"If..."

"If the Doctor can solve the illness, then I am willing to offer myself and become the sword in the Doctor's hand!"

Firefly said.

This is also the only thing she could do after thinking about it.

After all.

Besides combat, she doesn't know anything else.

As for the Stellaron Hunters...

"SAM, no... Firefly, are you leaving the Stellaron Hunters?" Silver Wolf couldn't help but ask.

Kafka also couldn't help but look over.

Although she hadn't spoken until now.

"I joined the Stellaron Hunters to solve the Entropy Loss Syndrome; if the Doctor can solve it, then why look far away?" Firefly shook her head.

"Also."

Silver Wolf nodded.

And even started to think deeply.

Should she also quit and switch to Lin Qi's camp?

Joining the Stellaron Hunters is nothing more than for a bigger adventure, participating in a bigger game.

This can be satisfied right here at Lin Qi's.

There are also so many hackers, and a super-large virtual world.

What to do.

A bit tempted.

On the other side.

Lin Qi smiled after hearing Firefly's answer.

"Become the sword in my hand?"

"That's fine."

"I agree to your request."

Originally, harvesting Influence Points, even if Lin Qi agreed directly, it wouldn't be anything.

After Firefly chose to switch camps, not only could she get more Influence Points, but she also gained a very special thug.

Lin Qi felt that Firefly's combat power was probably higher than he imagined.

At least not as simple as it appeared at the time.

She still had hidden strength that hadn't been exerted.

【Ordinary Influence Points +1000】

【Plot Influence Points +500】

Sure enough.

There were more Influence Points jumping out.

And quite a few.

Although not as good as the "protagonist," it was also considerable.

The key is that it's just a verbal agreement now, and Lin Qi hasn't solved the illness on Firefly yet.

If he strengthens her a bit more, he can harvest some more.

Even...

The SAM mecha and Entropy Loss Syndrome themselves also have research value.

Maybe there will be some extra gains.

In this way.

This time it was a big profit.

Thinking about it.

Lin Qi spoke again.

"Let's go, follow me to the laboratory, let you see what it means to be restored to a healthy state."

"Okay."

Firefly nodded, following Lin Qi with anticipation.

On the other side.

There were four people left at the scene.

Kafka didn't speak, Silver Wolf was thoughtful, Blade was silent with his eyes closed as usual, and as for the Stellaron carrier... still sleeping.

Silver Wolf sighed.

What to do?

Once Firefly leaves, she also wants to leave.