Chapter 7: Muelsyse

Chapter 7: Muelsyse

　　"Welcome to Thor Industries, miss, what can I do for you?"

(T/n: Raythean's name in the Archives of older Operators upon the initial release of Arknights was written as "Thor Industrial")

A Filin (cat) man in a suit and tie saw Reinette pulling a large suitcase with difficulty and hurried forward to greet her.

　　"Hello, miss, my name is David, and I'm happy to serve you."

David was very polite. He walked forward and saw that Reinette seemed to be having difficulty pulling the box, so he stretched out his hand to ask.

　　"It looks like you're having a hard time, why don't you let me get it for you."

　　"Thank you very much."

　　Reinette let him take over with a smile, and David responded with a smile, but just as he took over completely and prepared to pull, his face suddenly changed.

　　The heavy weight of the suitcase pulled David's hand and caused him to fall to the ground.

　　"Ugh!" David tried his best to pull the suitcase, and the wheels at the bottom of the suitcase kept making a squeaking sound.

　　David quickly put on a smile, and it was a very sincere smile. Based on his experience, this must be a big customer.

　　"Don't be careless. If this box is filled with pure gold as I think, then I will make a lot of money from the commission of this business."

　　David quickly said to himself in his mind, his face still calm and smiling.

　　"I want to buy a car, is that a problem?"

"Of course, no problem. Please follow me. May I ask if the vehicle is intended for off-road use or for use in urban areas?"

　　"For off-road use, we need a carriage." Reinette said as she patted the medical box on her waist.

　　David followed Reinette's movements and saw the medical box on her waist. His eyes then swept over the free messenger's work badge hanging on Reinette's chest, and he understood.

　　"Miss, you are a doctor, right? Well, as I understand your request, you want a van that can go off-road, and it would be best if there is a certain amount of storage space inside to transport goods and a small medical room?"

　　Reinette nodded, and David led her to a reception room, took out a communication terminal, and after swiping for a while, handed the communication terminal to Reinette.

　　Reinette looked down at the communication terminal, which contained data about an off-road van produced by Thor Industries.

　　"Look, this off-road van should be able to meet your needs. The height of the box is 3.2 meters, the length is 4.3 meters, and the width is 2.7 meters."

　　Reinette nodded. When David saw Reinette nod, he was immediately overjoyed and quickly added more money.

　　"If you need a small infirmary, we can also make a custom version, splitting the front and back of the box so that each occupies half of the space."

　　David drew a line in the middle of the schematic diagram of the carriage to separate the two, and pointed to the back part and spoke.

　　"Considering that the infirmary usually requires a certain sterile environment, it would be more appropriate to arrange him in the back. We will also install ultraviolet lamps in various places."

　　Reinette thought about it briefly and thought it was enough, so she nodded and agreed with David's idea.

　　"But since we are installing ultraviolet lamps, how do we solve the energy problem?"

　　David smiled confidently: "The technological level of our Thor Industries is first-class. The energy provided by the Originium Energy Engine used in this customized truck can be easily supplied."

　　"The consumption of Originium solution is not that small, right?"

　　"No, look here, the excess unconsumed energy will be stored in the energy storage unit over here."

　　David pointed to two round can-like objects next to the engine on the front of the car.

　　"After all, this van is made for long-distance travel, and its fuel consumption may even be lower than some sedans."

　　Reinette nodded. It was worthy of being a product of Thor Industries, a famous company on Terra, with all kinds of industrial technologies.

　　Seeing that Reinette had no objection, David decided that the deal should be secured.

　　Finally, David and Reinette had some discussions about the configuration of the infirmary. Since the free messenger did not have very high requirements for the cargo boxes, the proportion of the infirmary was increased a little bit.

　　After purchasing various medical cabinets, in order to be sure to get the order, David took the initiative to say that he could fill the cabinets with some common hemostatic bandages, splints and other common medical surgical consumables for free.

　　There is also a pacemaker with built-in energy storage placed on the wall. As for the idea of paying a higher price to get a robot specifically for cleaning up bloodstains, Reinette chose not to get one. She can do things like cleaning up the bloodstains herself.

　　As for other gifts, Reinette asked David for an information terminal produced by Thor Industries.

　　David finally breathed a sigh of relief after finishing all the contracts. Although he had already thought that the deal was a done deal, he still felt a little uneasy before signing the contract.

　　"Excuse me, miss, what currency do you want to pay in? We accept almost any equivalent."

　　Reinette struggled to lift the suitcase placed against the wall and tried to put it on the table. David hurried forward to help lift it onto the table.

　　As the zipper of the suitcase was opened, the gold bars inside was revealed.

　　Looking at the pile of gold bars shining with golden light under the light, David was ecstatic. It seemed that his idea was right!

　　But David was not completely relieved. He took out the Gold Bars one by one and tested them with instruments. The test results came out one by one.

　　Looking at the report, David's face was filled with smiles. With this order, he could get at least 40,000 Columbia n dollar in commission.

　　"Miss, it's not convenient for you to carry so much Gold Bars. Can we exchange it all for Longmen dollar and deposit it into your bank card? Other currencies are also acceptable. Don't worry, our Thor Industries bank cards are universal in all mobile cities."

　　"Sorry for the trouble, just help me exchange it into Longmen dollar."

　　After getting Reinette's permission, David hurried out and called a few companions to carry the suitcase away.

　　After a while, David returned to the reception room with a contract and a black card, and handed the contract and card to Reinette.

　　Reinette looked at the exchange receipt that he brought over, silently calculated the exchange rate she had learned before, and confirmed in her heart that the other party was not cheating her.

　　"Miss, please sign here. Because this is a custom model, we need to add various things. It will take about ten days for the vehicle to be ready."

　　After Reinette signed her name, she handed the card and the contract to David. David took the card, swiped it on the card machine and handed it back.

　　"In ten days, miss, you will receive the car or the delayed compensation."

　　Reinette nodded, stood up, walked out of the reception room, and closed the door in a friendly manner.

　　———25 days later, Tremont City, Rhine Lab————

　　"I can't get in…"

　　Reinette stood outside the gate of Rhine Lab Park. This was why Reinette chose the Monterey City package before. She still wanted to come and take a look at inside.

　　However, as soon as he got downstairs, he was stopped by the guard and was not even allowed to enter.

　　"Forget it, we'll see each other again if we're destined to."

　　Since there was no way to get in, Reinette took a look at the park and turned away.

　　And at this moment, within the ecosystem of the Ecological Department of Rhine Lab.

　　A flaxen green haired woman with bright yellow eyes, who looked like a Liberi, turned her head and looked in the direction of the gate.

　　"What's wrong? Director Muelsyse?"

　　Muelsyse ignored the clerk beside her and stared straight at the direction of the gate. A ball of water appeared uncontrollably beside her.

　　It was her form, almost another her in some ways.

　　The clerk followed Muelsyse's subconscious and transformed into her appearance and rushed towards the door but was blocked by the glass. The water droplets spread on the glass and gradually slid down.

　　"Just now, what was that feeling? It felt so immense?"

　　Muelsyse couldn't describe the feeling that just happened, which lasted for almost a moment and could almost be considered an illusion.

　　Muelsyse seemed to be like dew returning to the sea, warm and kind, even if only for a moment, a moment like an illusion.

　　"I want to go and see..."

　　"Hey, Director Muelsyse!"

　　Muelsyse walked around the clerk next to her, went downstairs as fast as he could and rushed to the front door, but outside the door was the same hustle and bustle of traffic as usual, and the feeling just now seemed like an illusion that never appeared again.

　　"Ahem…"

　　Without wearing protective clothing, Muelsyse rushed out of the good environment of the ecosystem he had carefully designed.

　　Elves are extremely sensitive to the Originium environment, and in the mobile city, even if the Originium environment does not matter to other people, it still has an impact on her.

　　But at this moment, Muelsyse felt completely different.

Even she was just standing here, Muelsyse could feel the desire of every water molecule in his body for the surrounding environment.

　　"It's not an illusion. What was that thing just now? What on earth was it..."

　　"Director Muelsyse, is there anything wrong? Do you need to go out?" The guard on duty at the door saw Muelsyse running to the door and came over to ask.

　　"Did anyone come here just now?"

　　The guard recalled: "There was a person who came, but he took a look and left."

　　"Where did she go?"

　　The guards looked at each other, but all of them shrugged, indicating that they didn't see it.

　　"I don't know, who would pay attention to this? Is Director Muelsyse looking for her?"

　　Although Muelsyse wanted to go out and find that feeling and that person, a race called elves blocked her from moving forward.

　　Muelsyse took one last look at the busy street outside the door and left again in disappointment.

　　Muelsyse returned to the biological park. When the clerk who had just met her saw Muelsyse coming back, he hurried to greet him.

　　"Um, Director Muelsyse, are you done with your work?"

　　Muelsyse nodded.

　　The clerk continued excitedly, "The seeds of the solitary plants that Director Muelsyse brought back before, which we collected during the previous germination period, have germinated."

　　Muelsyse came back to her senses at this time and said quickly: "Quick, take me there."

　　Muelsyse came to the deep ecological park, came to a group of staff members, and in front of them.

　　They stopped to watch the seeds break through the earth and sprout.

　　Muelsyse pushed through the crowd, stood in front of the sprout, squatted down and gently touched the tender leaves that had just left the ground and the delicate mist on them.

　　The mist wet Muelsyse's fingers. Muelsyse felt the words between the new buds and felt the tranquility of this place.

　　"That's good, your race has not yet died out, that's great." Muelsyse murmured softly.

　　The crowd around her gradually dispersed, but Muelsyse was still squatting there. After a long time, Muelsyse stood up, and the previous disappointment was no longer on her face.

　　Muelsyse gently rubbed the water mist on her hands, her eyes filled with determination and hope that she seemed to have long forgotten.

　　Muelsyse walked out of the ecological park and saw the person in front of her smiling and greeting: "Hi,Ho'olheyak."

　　The person who came seemed to be a Liberian, but the thin snake swaying behind her seemed to indicate otherwise.

　　"Isn't this Muelsyse? Why are you so happy?"

　　Muelsyse smiled, her eyes flashing with a more lively brilliance than ever before: "Isn't it worth celebrating? A new plant has broken through the soil."

　　"What does that have to do with me? Aren't you the only one who can understand those plants? And..."

　　Ho'olheyak suddenly approached Muelsyse, staring at Muelsyse' eyes with his snake-like eyes.

　　"There seems to be something extra in your eyes. What did you find back? It makes me feel a little uncomfortable."

　　In response to Ho'olheyak's questions and seemingly aggressive language, Muelsyse simply continued.

　　"It was a lonely tree, and I only found one. After I transplanted it, it finally grew seeds."

　　Muelsyse looked into Ho'olheyak's eyes and continued excitedly.

　"Everyone was disappointed as to whether the seed would sprout, but it did sprout. Isn't that worth celebrating?"

　Ho'olheyak wanted to say that this was not a question she asked Muelsyse, but looking at Muelsyse's eyes that seemed a little different from before, Ho'olheyak seemed a little silent.

"Tsk, boring. Is it enough for it to just sprout? Your hope will drown the seedling." After saying that, Ho'olheyak swung her slender tail and circled around Muelsyse.

Ho'olheyak seemed not to understand what Muelsyse said, and left after leaving a sarcastic remark.

　　Muelsyse smiled as he watched Ho'olheyak leave, and in the passage he opened the umbrella he had been holding.

She understood that Ho'olheyak understood her words.

　　Ho'olheyak was advising her not to continue pinning her hopes on unfounded seedlings, as Muelsyse had already suffered enough disappointments.

　　But this time, Muelsyse looked up at the gray sky outside the glass above the passage through the transparent umbrella.

　　"Ah, it's cloudy today. How disappointing! Such a good mood should be matched with sunny weather."

Muelsyse seemed to be speaking in disappointment, but the smile on her face never faded, and she left the passage holding an umbrella.

　　Around the lonely rootless tree, there was a blanket of white snow called disappointment, and the sky was gray, a symbol of despair, which lingered for a long time. But under the snow, this time, it seemed that new seeds had sprouted.