To be fair, Li Lin had no problem inviting and conversing with girls he met before. But towards this Sarkaz medic, Li Lin lost some of his composure.
Even though she possessed medical skills, logically speaking, just talking and giving some money would suffice. But Li Lin felt that, being away from home, everyone was having a hard time, so helping each other out was also appropriate. What's more, both parties were heading to the same place, considered fellow travelers, so lending a hand wasn't a big deal.
Absolutely not because she has white hair!
Her black eyes, which looked reassuring; her calm speaking tone and manner, which made one feel at peace; the serene expression of an old doctor acquired only after countless jobs. Even towards Li Lin's rather abrupt request, she just blinked somewhat puzzledly, then agreed very calmly out of a big sister's empathy. And she even seemed to consider Li Lin's own positioning issues, proactively stating she didn't need much else, just helping to carry a person along would be fine.
No matter how you looked at it, she was a medic with proper etiquette, stable positioning, and a kind heart . With such a medic, surely one would hear many good stories and see many good people and good deeds during the journey ahead? Her rich medical experience would also bring some vigilance to people.
Absolutely not because she has white hair or white horns!
How should I put it, after all this time, a medic who could rush to save people without regard for her own safety during a vehicle rollover must be a good medic.
…Forget it, no more hiding.
What's wrong with me liking a girl with white hair, white horns, and black clothes!
"Very disgusting." - Croissant
"Disgusting." - Texas
"Extremely disgusting." - Lappland
"Really disgusting." - Sora
"Slightly disgusting." - Exusiai
"Why! At least don't answer instantly, give a little more time to consider, okay!"
Is there a problem with liking a beautiful girl with white hair who is like a big sister!
Looking at the numerous Penguin Logistics operators speaking in unison, sitting in the enclosed cabin specifically for discussions, Li Lin looked shocked.
How could this be? Are there still people in this world who don't like a kind and amiable medic big sister with white hair, white horns, and black clothes? Are you even human? Look at her horns, look at her face, even when isolated and stared at by two Blacksteel operators, she holds a cup and drinks water with a smile; how can you guys be like this?
"Let me just add one thing, actually, I also have white hair."
"Not your turn, sit aside."
"Alright~"
Lappland confidently shook her long hair, then was glared back by Texas fiercely.
Looking at the inexplicably bewildered Li Lin, Lappland also showed an 'I can't help you' expression, shrugged, then grinned, crossing her legs and watching the scene before her. Feeling less like wanting to help Li Lin out of his predicament, and more like completely wanting to watch a joke.
Of course, Li Lin never expected this fellow Lappland to do anything. Although their relationship had become somewhat good recently, rather than expecting Lappland to help him in daily life, it was better to count on that fellow to shield him in a life-or-death situation. So Li Lin looked at the remaining four reviewers before him, wracking his brains, wanting to pull this seemingly very rare, black-eyed, white-haired, white-horned, black-clothed gentle big sister medic into his team.
For the first time ever, Li Lin really, for the first time, felt like wanting to travel with someone.
It was as if by Shining's side, many dangers could disappear without a trace; just being near her gave an inexplicable sense of security.
"Overall, I feel our team lacks a medic. Although it's just for the recent journey, I feel we should bring this medic along on our trip; I feel it's necessary for us to take her. Whether it's repaying kindness or something else, it's very necessary."
"But she is a Sarkaz, and her whereabouts and origins are unknown."
Texas said calmly:
"A Sarkaz moving alone in the wilderness without any signs of infection, and a wandering medic at that, no matter how you look at it, is a bit too suspicious. We can provide her with some Orundum, let her reroute to Lungmen and then travel from Lungmen by main roads to other places; this proposal is safer."
"But I just feel we should take her, don't you think she gives people a very safe feeling?"
"Safe? Why would you think so—"
Texas spoke without hesitation at first, but halfway through, her expression suddenly changed.
"—Wait a moment, for you, Shining joining the team, is it a necessary thing? Do you feel she is very safe?"
"What do you mean?"
Looking at the serious-faced Texas, Li Lin asked somewhat strangely.
As if something contagious had spread, whether it was Sora, Croissant, Exusiai, or Lappland watching the show from the side, the expressions on their faces gradually became somewhat serious. Although overall their expressions didn't seem to change much, Li Lin could keenly sense these people seemed to have had a secret exchange.
What's going on? Could it be there's something else I don't know?
Li Lin thought for a moment, then still seriously stated his thoughts.
"I feel it's very necessary. Although I don't know why, I just feel she should join our ranks. At least this time. With her around, I inexplicably feel a sense of being protected; although I don't know why, that's how I feel."
"…Lappland."
"Alright alright~"
Lappland sighed and stood up. And the others also, as if understanding something, stood up one after another and started doing warm-up exercises, leaving only Li Lin looking bewilderedly at everyone before him.
"Eh? Why do you all suddenly look like you understand?"
"Aiya~ Originally thought it would be a peaceful journey."
"The peaceful journey is gone, what a pity."
"I still wanted to sing a few more songs…"
Looking at Li Lin's bewildered expression, Lappland sighed, walked to the back of the cabin, took out her two signature swords, and hung them on her waist, patting them. And under Li Lin's somewhat strange gaze, the others also took out their respective signature weapons. Texas arranged her Originium light sword, Sora started testing the volume of her microphone, Croissant swung her large hammer, and Exusiai also wiped the firearm she had taken out from somewhere unknown.
The entire carriage instantly turned into an atmosphere of murderous intent , only Li Lin looked blankly at the fully prepared group, his mind a mess. But very quickly, after thinking of a certain special intuition of his, his face also became slightly uneasy.
At this point, saying I was just hot-headed and wanted to travel with a white-haired big sister, it's probably too late, right?
'Sorry, for dragging the white-haired big sister into this, really sorry…'
Looking at the group maintaining their weapons, Li Lin glanced at Doctor Shining outside the carriage, who was holding a strange medical staff and smiling, feeling slightly guilty in his heart.
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We did it, guys! Over 80 Power Stones! Just like I promised—4 chapters are coming your way today!