Sweep, Rhodes Island Internal Affairs Unit. This unit, only heard of by name but never seen, often handled internal situations within their organization, such as traitors, collecting intelligence and data, or making contact with others under covert circumstances. Overall, although shrouded in a bit of mystery, this internal affairs unit still had a certain reputation in the outside world; after all, Rhodes Island's intelligence capabilities were there for all to see, and no one dared to underestimate them.

However, not many people knew that this unit, the actual number of its personnel was not large, or rather, not as numerous as many imagined. Rhodes Island's reputation itself was enough to inspire some people to inherently want to do things for Rhodes Island, and such people were not rare.

It seemed all Oripathy patients had a strong interest in this hospital. In propaganda, as long as one could reach this hospital, they would basically receive unconditional treatment. But in reality, they also had to pay a price, which was to fight for Rhodes Island. However, this latter part was basically ignored by many patients, because they simply had no money, nor anything left to lose; fighting, for many Oripathy patients, had already become an instinctive matter. So on the surface, Rhodes Island itself indeed seemed to be able to heal patients without needing anything.

However, the entire Rhodes Island mobile city possessed a complete mining and industrial system; at the same time, they also supported various operational teams, playing their unique roles in various political stances. They secretly supported some persecuted individuals; for those who withdrew from struggles due to Originium-related reasons, Rhodes Island would always offer shelter. On the surface, this might not seem like a big deal, but in reality, the political undertones behind this were self-evident (不言而喻 - bù yán ér yù).

Rhodes Island's own status was equivalent to a place of exile.

As long as one joined Rhodes Island, they were basically judged to be working for this neutral organization; all their political persecution became unrelated to Rhodes Island. People entering Rhodes Island were equivalent to having died once; their identity was only that of an Originium patient and nothing else.

Perhaps sometimes leaders of other countries would also suspect if this behavior was a bit too provocative. But most of the time, Doctor Kal'tsit handled this balance very well. Everyone believed, or at least they pretended to believe on the surface, that Rhodes Island was a neutral Originium disease treatment organization. And they turned a blind eye to the existence of complex criminals, political prisoners, former generals, army leaders, etc., within their ranks.

Nowadays, Rhodes Island's leader, Amiya, was even more adept at this. Under her political maneuvering, the internally complex Rhodes Island still advanced steadily.

If not for some hidden objectives constantly tying down Rhodes Island's effective forces, everyone had no doubt Rhodes Island itself could become one of the major organizations in this world. But regrettably, they were often hindered by some strange news and actions, requiring vast funds and power to support.

So, for Rhodes Island to achieve its current success, these two individuals (Kal'tsit and Amiya) deserved immense credit. But it also needed to be noted how many individuals who could be called geniuses they had absorbed in these political struggles, and how many terrifying battle commanders they had absorbed; even many war heroes who disappeared during wars, those generals or marshals who vanished due to Oripathy, it was unknown if their operational reports were even present internally. Hiring these people with money was certainly very good, but the problem was, these people could be bought off once or twice with money, but would other situations arise afterwards?

And to be able to stand out among so many monsters, or rather, an internal affairs unit that could gain my complete trust, what kind of terrifying capabilities did it possess? All organizations had some idea about this, even suspecting they might be even more elite than the world's most elite internal affairs units.

Because Oripathy itself would enhance Originium Arts and various physical data; just on this point, in terms of quality, they had already surpassed many units.

And regrettably, what Rhodes Island was proficient in was not just physical fitness.

They were even better at espionage and internal sabotage.

Persuading the enemy's leader to become one's own might be a bit much, but persuading everyone around the enemy's leader, for Rhodes Island's internal affairs unit, didn't seem to be an impossible task.

"…So, to kill people?"

"Mm, dispose of the individuals on this list, and deliver this letter to our contact person."

Doctor Kal'tsit expressionlessly called Red over and handed her a letter.

The somewhat dazed-looking Lupo girl didn't show any particular questions about this. She positioned herself as Rhodes Island's sword, and weapons themselves don't speak; action is all that's needed. And just as Red was preparing to leave, Kal'tsit suddenly beckoned again.

"Also,"

Looking at the data on the research console, Kal'tsit said in a low voice, as if unintentionally:

"After dealing with these people, make a trip to Lungmen, investigate some matters concerning Eden. I suspect there might be something even more terrifying inside that company; if we simply act based on recorded information, we might suffer a great loss. But do not engage in direct conflict with Eden. Understood?"

"Understood… Red, executing mission."

The girl nodded, her figure dissipating from the room.

And Kal'tsit looked at the messy various file reports on the desk, and the various test tubes piled around, a hint of annoyance also couldn't help but appear on her calm face. But this emotion clearly couldn't appear on Rhodes Island's leader, so she rubbed her brow, still maintaining a calm expression, continuously revising some data, and some information related to various intelligence.

The current world was becoming increasingly dangerous; not only Wei Yenwu of Lungmen's missteps, but even Rhodes Island itself had made many strategic judgment errors. And besides working overtime, there was no way to compensate for all this. This world had become increasingly unfamiliar.

Originally thought the Originium crisis would be an opportunity for Rhodes Island to rise and cover up its own problems, but unexpectedly, in the face of successive major events, the Originium crisis was just that.

"There's no spare time now…"

Looking at the newspaper headline about the Reunion Movement starting to organize in Chernobog, demanding the Ursus government recognize the rights of the Infected, Kal'tsit sighed subtly.

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