"The potential to change the world?" Lin Ye was a little surprised, "You mean Eyja?"
"Are your ears that bad? I am not talking about that child. I meant her research and your blood," Warfarin shook her head, and then looked at Lin Ye, "I said unless there is something wrong with you, don't disturb my work. You being here is like giving me a super delicious cake. My saliva will come out just by smelling it, but I can't eat it yet."
Lin Ye ignored Warfarin's complaint.
Originally, he would be a bit scared of her, fearing that someday she would not be able to control herself and really drain him of all his blood. However, after being with her for some time, he realized that he was worrying too much. Although Warfarin seemed a little unreliable, she still had basic self-control.
After all, after living for so many years, she should be able to control herself. Most of the blood that she took from him was used for research purposes, and Warfarin never went over the limit that she put on herself. In addition, from time to time, she would remind Lin Ye to go to maintain a healthy sleeping schedule, drink plenty of hot water, and even suggest a series of methods to maintain his health.
All in all, Lin Ye trusted Warfarin to be able to control herself.
However, the amount of blood that she took was seemingly increasing by the day.
He did not have time to think about that now.
"Since you have already said what you have said, then make it clear to me. Why is Eyja the person who can change the world?"
"Didn't I just say it is due to her research?" Warfarin waved her hand a little impatiently, "But don't ask me specifically. I am a haematologist, not a volcanologist. You just need to know that she is doing some kind of research that may change the world."
Of course, this answer did not satisfy him, but what could he do? He couldn't force her to say anything. He would just have to wait until tomorrow when he goes to work and meets up with Eyja to ask her himself. Lin Ye thinks that she would be happy to explain her research to him.
"In this case, I'll go back first." Lin Ye got up and prepared to leave.
"Wait," However, he was stopped by Warfarin, "What did the medical department say?"
"About what?"
"About that child." Warfarin said, "What are the results given by the medical department? Is there a treatment plan for her?"
"I don't know the specific treatment plan," Lin Ye shook his head, "I only know that Saria has not allowed Eyja to leave Rhodes Island anymore."
"Saria? Why her?" Warfarin frowned. "Isn't the medical department under Silence's jurisdiction now?"
"I don't know that. "Lin Ye said, "But her opinion is also equivalent to Olivia's opinion."
"So that means that the both of them don't allow her to go out anymore?" Warfarin couldn't help shaking her head and said, "She actually made such a decision? No wonder I can't get along with that diamond girl."
"So, you don't agree with them?" Lin Ye raised a brow at this, "Why? Isn't this better for Eyja?"
"She is not as weak as you imagine her to be. She always has a way to continue her research." Warfarin said, "What is the use of leaving her on the island? She can only give us the best value in her current research position."
Lin Ye knew what she meant but still didn't like how she worded it.
"So, you want her to continue her research?" Lin Ye asked, "Do you not care if she dies?"
"Huh? Not care? What are you talking about?" Warfarin said, "Do you think we have the technology to treat her now? The medical department has already done everything that can be done for her. Regardless of letting her continue her research or keeping her on the island for observation and treatment, the end is still the same. In that case, why not let her do what she wants to do? If you have three days left to live, would you rather spend those three days outside happily, or lie in a hospital bed waiting for death?"
Lin Ye clenched his fists.
He understood what she meant.
He really did.
He was in that same situation before in his past life.
Warfarin hummed at how quiet he was now.
"It doesn't need to be said. Even if it's for a week or a month, wouldn't you not choose this option? The same is true for that child. After all, she is also a scholar herself. Do you think she doesn't know the extent of her illness? Do you think she doesn't know she can't be cured?" SHe raised a brow at him, "She is not a fool. If there is a real possibility of a complete cure, would she want to go out so much, or run the risk of getting injured? Would she not know that she can continue her research if she stays alive?"
Lin Ye was dumbfounded by how fast Warfarin was questioning him. He could not answer her and sighed in defeat.
"Is there no other way?"
"Depends on who you are asking. The medical department or me?" Warfarin said, "The medical department has no way. There is no technology that can cure Oripathy. At best they can delay it, but the place where Eyjafjalla was infected is too special to use strong medicine, which means that even delaying it is difficult. Yes, in terms of her condition, she is nowhere near as serious as Ifrit. Maybe she has a chance to live a long life, but... the decline of her eyesight and hearing is absolutely irreversible. That is to say, sooner or later, she will be completely blind and deaf, and the day that happens is when her research finally ends."
Now Lin Ye understood why Eyja was so persistent in continuing her research. Lin Ye wanted to say that no one would blame her if she took a break for her own well-being, but the words died in his throat.
After a long moment of silence, Lin Ye finally asked Warfarin.
"What can we do?" Lin Ye asked her, "Will the L-Drug can help her?"
"No idea. The results of using the drug are still unknown to us. It may eventually help her, but who knows how long it will take to be perfected." Warfarin spread out her hands, "Even if I use all of my time developing it, there is no guarantee that these problems can be overcome within ten years. I can guarantee that that child's body will definitely not last for ten years, maybe even less."
Lin Ye's heart dropped a little.
"Hey, is that expression really necessary?" Warfarin tapped on the table and said, "Even she doesn't care about herself, so why do you care so much about her?"
Lin Ye stared at her.
"How can I not care for her?"
"She just thinks that there is something more important than her life that must be done." Warfarin smiled, "Let the child continue her research, that's the greatest help we can give her now. Okay, let's stop here for today's topic. Go back and sleep well. Remember to come on time to draw blood. Don't make me go and look for you. It's really annoying. I'm going to continue my experiment."
After that, Warfarin turned around, ready to start the experiment.
Lin Ye did not move. Instead, he keeps on looking at Warfarin's back. He slowly opened his mouth.
"I guess it should be expected for a hundred years old vampire to be this stubborn." Lin Ye sighed, "You still want to conduct experiments on the drug using Infected. Am I right?"
Warfarin's movements stopped, she slowly turned around and squinted her eyes at Lin Ye.
"What are you talking about? I don't quite understand. I didn't seem to mention anything about such experiments tonight."
"You don't really need to hide it. It was quite obvious," Lin Ye said slowly, "First you let me know that the medical department does not have the ability to treat Eyja. Then you emphasized to me how important her research is so that I could understand how important Eyja is to the world. Finally, you tell me to agree to her continuing her research, and at the same time, gave me a hint that Eyja can still be saved, and that the only one way to save her is using,"
Lin Ye pulled out a reagent that was in his pocket.
"This right?"
Warfarin showed a smile on her face.
"Your guess is quite interesting."
"It really is just a guess," Lin Ye put back the medicine into his pocket, "Although Kal'tsit rejected your proposal on using the Type-I drug on an Infected, you still want to do it. That's why you gave it to me in hopes that I will use it. You even gave me a test subject." Lin Ye stared at her calmly, "Eyja is the said test subject. So, am I right?"
"You say all of this like I am a horrible person. Like I deceived you. What am I to you?" Warfarin asked him, "Well, I kind of understand. I am far older than you. The value I place on life is different from what a normal person would."
Lin Ye shook his head.
"You didn't deceive me. If there is something that can save Eyja now, it's the Type-I."
"Well... let's not say whether your guess is correct or not, but since you already said this, you really surprised me." Warfarin smiled. "Originally, I thought you were just a mascot. Now I have to admit that I misunderstood you. However, since this is the case, what will you do? If that day really comes, are you going to give the incomplete L-Drug to her?"
Lin Ye was silent for a while, stared into Warfarin's eyes, then he smiled.
"If that day really comes, that choice is hers to make," He chuckled, "After all, no one can make that decision except herself."
{Rhodes Island's Psychologist}
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