"What is it, Luis?" Olivia asked.
"Professor, now that the 3-hour time you gave us is over. I wanted to ask if these are all the kids or if there are more whom we don't know about?" When Luis asked this, he also glanced at Hena. Because if there was such a situation, then she must have the information about it.
"... What about the last pickup location that you learned about from those agents?"
"Oh, well, we were short on time. So, I informed Mayor Haiba about it and let him send the guards to do the rescue."
"I see. In that case, these should be all. Isn't that right, Hena?"
At Olivia's words, Hena nodded in acknowledgement. "Yes, the rescue is complete."
"No, not yet!" Luis shook his head. "We still haven't solved the condition of the kids."
Hena understood his worry. 'It no wonder he is worried. After all, Cyndy hasn't made the cure public.' She was just about to assure him, but Olivia spoke first, interrupting her.
"I heard Alicia say that you have a cure for them, Luis. Why don't you tell us?"
Luis narrowed his eyes and asked, "Don't you have a cure, Professor?"
"No," Olivia said while shaking her head.
"I see," Luis said, while thinking. 'What a liar! She thinks I don't know that Professor Cyndy has already developed a cure for it. Whatever, I have already displayed enough things as of now. Which I'm sure will make her interested in the technology of my family. There's no need to show off anymore and make her doubt if we are so advanced in the field of medicine, then why haven't we shown it to the world?'
*Sigh*
"I just assured them, hoping that you might have a solution." His brows tensed. "Now what should we do, Professor? What will happen to those poor kids?"
Olivia stared at him for a few seconds. From her observation alone, she could tell he wasn't lying. 'Guess, I thought too much before.'
At first, Hena felt confused. 'Why would Olivia lie to Luis when they had already confirmed that Cyndy's medicine could save the kids?' However, after listening in on their conversation, she got a general idea. 'I see, there was some misunderstanding before, and Olivia was just testing him.'
She glanced at Olivia and saw her signalling her to speak. This made her let out a faint smile. As she assured Luis in a gentle tone.
"Don't worry Luis, maybe Professor Olivia doesn't know, but Professor Cyndy from our academy has developed a cure to save them all. They will be fine."
"Really?! Professor Hena! Are you being honest?!" Luis' eyes brightened in excitement.
"Of course! I'll never lie to my students!" Hena said while puffing up Muse's chest.
'Bull shit! You guys have been lying this entire time!' Though, he complained in his mind. On the surface, he exhaled a sigh and showed a relieved expression. "Phew~ That's a relief."
***
After returning to the Rosaline Port, everyone got to work and unloaded all the containers from the ship. The medical team and the ambulances from several hospitals had already arrived there at the call of Officer Kuro and the request of Mayor Haiba to the city administration.
One by one, all the unconscious kids were brought out of the drums and inspected by the medics. However, they could only treat their bruises and give them oxygen.
Hena swallowed back the words she was about to say and laughed with a wry expression. "Of course, I'll help you get the rewards you deserve."
At this moment, Hena wanted to slap herself twice. Why couldn't she control her chatter mouth? They had initially classified this mission as a D-level rescue mission because they had information about this case beforehand from the logistics department of the academy. This means the reward they will receive for completing the mission is only D level. For them, which are merit points.
Therefore, now they will have to reward Luis and the others with their private money. 'Ugh, Olivia is going to scold me for sure. I just hope she pays half of it.' Hena was helpless at this moment. Because if she doesn't stay true to her words, she will lose her reputation and credibility.
'It is all because of this brat who tricked me.' Hena glared at Luis with hateful eyes. 'He is not just a student, but a hateful little demon who swindled me.'
***
Sometime later, Mayor Haiba, the mayor of Chimut and Malah town, along with people from the city administration, also arrived at the hospital.
After checking on the status of the kids, they came up to Luis and the others.
"Thank you, everyone, for saving the kids. We can't express how grateful we are."
Luis, Alicia, and Diana found themselves inundated with endless gratitude, feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of thanks they received.
After freeing themselves from those officials. Luis and the others came to a certain ward, where they found a duo of mother and daughter fox beast-kin. The daughter, who seemed to be around 10-year-old, was lying on the bed unconscious, and the mother was catering to her and observing her with motherly eyes.
"Miss Mira?" Alicia called out her name.
Startled, Mira turned to look at them.
"Miss Alicia, Miss Diana and Mr. Luis! Did you all have your talk with the mayor?" she asked with a pained smile, trying to hide her worry.
"Yes, we did." Luis nodded.
Alicia walked up to her, then placing her hand on her shoulder, she asked in a gentle voice. "Is this your daughter?"
Mira nodded and stopped herself from tearing up. "Yes, this is my daughter, Ashly."
"She's cute." Alicia smiled. Then asked, "Did they give her the medicine?"
"Yes, they injected her," Mira answered truthfully.
"Good, then after Professor Cyndy checks on her tomorrow. She will wake up within a few days." Diana said happily.
When she heard this, a smile appeared on Mira's face. She stood up and bowed to them as jovial tears started bawling down her eyes. Then she thanked them.
"Thank you, everyone, for saving my daughter and bringing her back to me. I'll be forever in your debt."
They smiled and looked at each other. Then Luis waved his hand in nonchalance. "We just fulfilled our promise. Don't think too much about it and just take care of her."
Mira just nodded at his words, but in her heart, she was determined to repay them in the future. At this point, Luis didn't know that in the future, this grateful mother would be the one to help them out of a predicament they would find themselves in.
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