Last time, Lin Ye had learned from Jessica, that in Terra, there were two types of bullets that were made by the Angels. One was a more common general ammunition, and the other was a special arts ammunition made from Originium. Needless to say, both of them had their own pros and cons. The price for the Art bullet was several times higher than the general use one. Even the richer people, such as Jessica only had a box of them. She didn't ever use them, as they were more of a collector's item for her.
Therefore, it is understandable that when Lin Ye saw the number of Arts bullets in the box, he almost fell in love with Swire. When he first saw the box, his first thoughts were that if he were to sell the box, would he never have to worry about food and clothing in his life anymore?
Of course, these thoughts only lasted a few seconds before he pushed them aside.
He was not a fool. After all, knowing that in this world, weapons were more important than money. Just like what the angel said, the weapons of the angels were definitely not something you could buy with money.
It must have taken Swire a lot of effort and resources to find and send him Vector alongside the extra bullets. Otherwise, all this would have been sent to him when he had first gotten vector.
Swire... I really owe a big favour. You almost made me fall in love with you.
At this time, Ptilopsis came over and took a look into the box, showing a surprised expression when she saw what was inside "It turned out to be the Arts bullets."
Ptilopsis nodded "Operator Ptilopsis knows everything now."
"...Why do I feel like this is a bad thing for you to say," Lin Ye looked at her suspiciously.
Ptilopsis tilted her head, "Doctor Lin, did you buy this box of Arts bullets?".
Lin Ye originally wanted to deny the sudden claim that he had purchased the bullets with his own money but knew that he needed to keep his relationship with Swire a secret from her. After all, Ptilopsis liked to spread a lot of rumours about him.
So, he sneakily hid the note from her. Then he coughed slightly, trying to put on a facade of confidence.
"Yes, what's the matter?".
"Is Doctor Lin so rich?".
Lin Ye showed a stiff smile "It's nothing like that".
"That being the case, can you lend Operator Ptilopsis a few million LMD?" She showed a serious expression and said, "I do not need too many millions just a few".
Lin Ye almost knocked her head.
"How could I willingly do that?"
"Doctor Lin, you are so stingy," Ptilopsis spread her hands over the box, "From my calculations, that amount is insignificant compared to this."
"Do you really think that I am that generous?" Lin Ye asked curiously.
"It's not your money anyway".
"Is that so?" Lin Ye raised his eyebrows.
"The eldest daughter of the Lungmen Swire family bought this," She then raised her finger to her head, "This is Operator Ptilopsis memory bank".
Lin Ye looked at her "How do you know? Did you read the note?"
She nodded without hesitating for a second "Yes".
"If you already know why to ask?" Lin Ye sighed helplessly, "It really is a bother to talk with you".
She seriously said to him "She wanted to test Dr. Lin. Operator Ptilopsis wanted to see how honest Doctor Lin truly is. Now-".
"Yeah, yeah." Lin Ye rolled his eyes, "I get it."
Lin Ye couldn't help but interrupt her words "So, other than to mess around with me, what are you doing here?"
Ptilopsis only answered was, "She has her reason."
Lin Ye really didn't want to talk with her now. Not that he hated her company. However, with the many bullets, he had now, he wanted to run to his dorm and take Vector out for a spin using the newly acquired bullets.
But then again, it was a bit overkill for him to use Art bullets for training. Even if he had enough bullets now, he didn't want to miss out on using them.
However, with how bad his marksmanship was, he needed to practice. He was really in a predicament now. All of the regular bullets that he bought from Jessica were all gone from using them at Kjerag. Shouldn't he go to Jessica to buy more regular ammunition and also train his marksmanship?
Lin Ye was a little troubled on what to do.
Therefore, with how he had a lot of things to consider now, he has no time to chat with his owl-like assistant. So, going straight to the topic at heart, Lin Ye asked her directly "What's the matter then?"
Ptilopsis finally stood up from the sofa, "Operator Ptilopsis wants to show you her thanks".
"Thank me?" Lin Ye was a little puzzled, "Why?"
"One week before you came back, Miss Silence took Ifrit to go out for business," Ptilopsis continued, "Miss Saria was also with them".
"Really? Olivia and Saria?"
"Affirmative, the two of them did the mission without any conflict."
"I see. I'm glad they made up with each other," Lin Ye smiled but then realized something was off with her statement just now, "What a minute."
"Is there something wrong?"
"Of course there's a problem with your statement. What do you mean the two of them took Ifrit with them? You make it sound like Ifrit is a pet or something".
"Oh, Ptilopsis never considered Ifrit a person to begin with," Ptilopsis said solemnly.
Lin Ye looked at her blankly "... Really?"
Is she really not afraid of being turned into ashes after Ifrit finds out? Really, in the other stories, she would have been the first character that would have died with how vulgar her mouth is. But that's Ptilopsis for you.
"Is that all you wanted to say to me?" Lin Ye brought them back to the main topic at hand.
"Ifrit wants to express her thanks to you," She continued, "There is also Miss Saria, Ptilopsis, Mayer, Magellan and Miss Silence too".
"I didn't do anything special," Lin Ye smiled, "I believe that even without me, the misunderstanding between the two of them would have been resolved either way".
"Ptilopsis agree with Doctor Lin. However, it would have taken a very long time to do that," She said seriously, "and you shorten the process... Doctor Lin is like an indispensable Aphrodisiac..."
"Wait, wait!" Lin Ye interrupted her, "What did you say I am?".
"A catalyst," She tilted her head, showing a puzzled expression "Is there anything wrong with that?".
"O-Oh? I see," Lin Ye nodded, "It seems that I have heard it wrong. Please go on".
"Okay... Doctor aphrodisiac."
"Oh no, you don't! I heard that!" Lin Ye walked right up to Ptilopsis and pinched her cheeks. "You said that you came here to thank me, but you actually came to bother me, right?! You sassy bird!"
"Wockor Win we, wleae wtop," Ptilopsis tried to protest as her cheeks were pulled by Lin Ye.
After a few more moments of him pinching her cheeks, Lin Ye finally let go of them.
"Doctor Lin Ye, you are a brute. No wonder you do not have a girlfriend" Ptilopsis said.
"Please I don't really mind that," Lin Ye said uncaringly then he looked at her, " And you! I don't know whether you are good or bad for me. Good or bad!"
"It doesn't matter," She then lowered her head and tried to find something in her pocket, "Ptilopsis will bring you something as a thank you later. Well, this is it".
Lin Ye took a look at the item in question in Ptilopsis's hands.
A piece of paper.
"Miss Saria's research results," Ptilopsis stated.
"... Are you always so awkward when you speak?".
"Operator Ptilopsis's speech is affected by the Oripathy virus. Stuttering during operator Ptilopsis's speech is not intentional," The feathers on her head moved "Okay, Ptilopsis has brought the gift. Oh, she almost forgot. Doctor Lin, Ptilopsis also have a gift for you".
Lin Ye raised his head. He looked at her a bit surprised "You have one too?".
"Yes, it is for Doctor Lin. It is a very important thing" she says seriously, "What you absolutely need."
Lin Ye suddenly looked forward to it "What is it then?".
"I can delete your lack of attendance record in the database," Ptilopsis said, "From today, you are a full-time doctor again".
Lin Ye took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible "... Really?"
"Affirmative"
Lin Ye can only sigh at this and rubbed his face.
However, he still had a small smile on his face.
{Rhodes Island's Psychologist}
Draft by Jaq
Proofread by SM
Edit by Jaq