Chapter 54 Memory or Dream? A Familiar Figure! ...
"I know my own body best. I'll go back for treatment after the cleanup is over."
A hoarse, deep voice rang out, sounding somewhat weary.
"But..." The owner of the voice seemed to want to say something more, but was interrupted without room for argument.
"I made time to come here today to pick up some more inhibitors. Do you have any left?"
"...Yes, I'll get it for you right away."
The person Pei Qing's consciousness was attached to seemed to be a doctor. She stood up uncontrollably, knowing that she was going to get the inhibitor for the general.
Inhibitors are stored separately in special safes, especially products specially supplied to the military. Military-supplied products generally have advantages such as rapid effectiveness and portability.
Of course, there are also some drawbacks. The rapid effect means that there will be significant side effects, especially for suppressive drugs. Moreover, soldiers' mental strength is generally at level B or above, so they often need to inject more drugs within the dosage range.
According to the doctor, the general must have already been injected with a large dose of inhibitors, but it was still not very effective. Generally, such a severe immune response requires immediate professional examination at the hospital.
She saw the military insignia when she walked out the door, so the doctor must be an army medic. The army is only equipped with some basic instruments and a large amount of medical supplies, so it was clear that the general's health had deteriorated to a certain extent.
A mopping-up operation? Pei Qian had never encountered such a military term before, and it couldn't possibly appear in her dream suddenly. So this wasn't a dream; it was more like a fragment of someone's memory.
Pei Qing had intended to check the outside environment to determine her current stage, but as soon as the doctor stepped out the door, before she could even observe, the scene before her eyes distorted and flickered, and the next second, she was already sitting in an office chair.
The light from the window when I left indicated that it was daytime before, but now the office lights are on, so it must be dark. The office decor has also changed quite a bit, as if the scene I remember has been replaced.
Pei Qing initially assumed this was a fragment of the doctor's memory, but now she was less certain. It was clear that the doctor did not play a leading role in this so-called dream, and Pei Qing herself was more like an observer from the doctor's perspective in this memory.
To whom do these fragments of memory belong? To that general? Where did he go?
Pei Qing didn't have to wait long. Soon, a series of urgent knocks sounded at the door, and several soldiers rushed in carrying a mangled 'corpse.' The one in the lead, a high-ranking officer, said anxiously, "Dr. Lin! The general—"
"Don't rush! Get the person inside first! I've already turned on the treatment device, put the person in! I need to find some emergency medication now!" Pei Qing heard 'herself' say.
He's injured? It looks quite serious. Is it due to a poor physical condition?
Pei Qing's thoughts were racing. She wanted to take another look at the general's face, but he was too badly injured to see clearly. She could only see a few strands of silver hair that were not stained with blood.
Silver? Why does it feel so familiar? Before Pei Qing could figure out where this inexplicable sense of familiarity came from, her vision blurred again, and she lost consciousness.
When she opened her eyes, she was indeed in a different place.
Before she could even take in her surroundings, a barrage of noise assaulted her face.
"The General must not go to the capital planet for treatment! You can use any treatment plan, any potent medicine, as long as the General can wake up!" A strange voice spoke from the other end, its tone intense.
"I am a doctor! I would never treat my patient so irresponsibly! His current physical condition cannot withstand any further stimulation, which could cause permanent damage or even death! His current unconscious state is an emergency self-protection mechanism, and I do not agree to the use of any strong medications!"
That was the doctor's voice, slightly soft, but without any intention of backing down.
No, what happened while she was unconscious? It sounds like the general is about to die. Isn't that the general's subordinate? The doctor has already given an ultimatum, and instead of taking her to the hospital, he's arguing with the doctor. What is he doing?
Pei Qing was completely confused and had no idea what had happened.
"Is the reason for not sending him to the hospital because of the general's gender? But didn't the marshal already know that the general is an Omega? Besides, this injury was caused by the continuous use of suppressants during military operations. Why can't he be sent to the capital planet for treatment?"
The subordinate on the other side stopped arguing, his fists clenched, his expression conflicted, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
The doctor's tone softened, and he earnestly advised, "The most urgent thing is to get him to the specialized military hospital in the capital as soon as possible for treatment. Otherwise, if he remains unconscious for too long, who knows what serious dangers might arise."
"..."
The subordinate fell silent, head bowed, hesitant about whether to tell the doctor the truth. The general had insisted before losing consciousness that the matter must not be revealed, but what if things continued like this…?
The subordinate was conflicted, while the doctor remained firm, creating an awkward silence.
"Snap—"
The sound of the door being pushed open shattered the silence. Blood trickled out from the crack in the door, and fresh blood dripped continuously from above, converging into the long, thin river of blood.
The doctor instinctively looked up and exclaimed in surprise, "General! Why did you come out like this! The treatment time set on the device hasn't ended yet, and your wound hasn't stopped bleeding!"
Without a second thought, the subordinate rushed to the general's side to support him, his voice filled with a mixture of surprise and joy, "You're finally awake, General! Shall we go—"
The silver hair swayed with the movement, and a long, slender hand with distinct knuckles rose to stop the subordinate from continuing. That hand was covered in tiny scars, new and old wounds intertwined—a hand that had weathered countless battles.
“Dr. Lin, you’re right. My current physical condition does require me to go to a more professional place for treatment, but I also have reasons why I can’t go.”
"General, the reason doesn't matter. What matters is that your health really can't wait any longer..."
"important."
What did you say?
“I said, this reason is important, Dr. Lin—”
"General!" a subordinate shouted urgently.
The general shook his head, his stray hairs clinging to his cheeks, sweat trickling down his chin. "Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide it from Dr. Lin anymore. She's just doing her duty as a doctor."
“Dr. Lin, I am an O with half-snake-human blood. You are so professional, you should know what this means, right?”
"Half-snake race? The race that's unusually swift during their heatwave, and whose emotions are extremely prone to spiraling out of control before and after it?"
"Yes, me too... It was discovered after this injury. Although it's very thin, it still has a significant impact, especially for a commander." The general gave a helpless bitter smile.
During their conversation, Pei Qian tried her best to see what the general looked like. She could see the appearance of the general's subordinates, the buttons on the general's uniform, and even the bloodstains on his hair, but she just couldn't see the general's face.
She strained to see, but could only make out a glimpse of his chin, silver hair clinging to his side, and half of his beautifully shaped, pale lips; she couldn't make out what the general looked like.
It's infuriating! Important figures are automatically blurred out, huh? Pei Qing is now increasingly convinced that these memory fragments come from that general whose face she can't see.
No matter how much Pei Qing grumbled, the conversation in front of them continued steadily.
“I know that my physical condition is very poor right now, but I have things that I must finish. If I can just hold on for a few more days, I will definitely go to the capital planet to resign.”
The general's tone was calm, but it was like dropping a landmine into a calm lake, and the office immediately erupted in chaos.
"General! What are you saying?! Are you just going to abandon us like this?!" The subordinate was emotional, tears welling up in his eyes.
"General, I think there is still room for maneuver in this matter. Medical technology is very advanced now, and perhaps it is possible to suppress the half-snake bloodline in your body..." The doctor also hurriedly advised from the side.
"No need, I know my own body, cough cough!" The hand that was supporting him against the wall suddenly withdrew weakly, and the man seemed to be unable to hold on any longer and fell down the door panel. In an instant, a strong rose fragrance swept through the entire office.
"General!"
"General!"
The doctor reacted quickly. As a beta, she was unaffected and immediately knelt down to examine her. "The general's body is abnormally hot right now. It's probably a pseudo-heat wave caused by years of using suppressants! In this case, she must go to the hospital to have her body stabilized using specialized equipment and temporarily marked with a high-matching pheromone injection!"
"Cough cough, no, no need," the man struggled to sit up, his voice trembling as he gasped for breath. He was already quite delirious, yet he still insisted on refusing.
“Bring me all the potent inhibitors in stock, and then,” he said, trying to catch his breath, “give me a day.”
"But—" The doctor wanted to say something more, but her subordinate stopped her.
"Dr. Lin, please bring the inhibitor. No one can change the general's mind. At least make him feel a little better, please."
The subordinate, noticing the delay in seeing a doctor, assumed she was afraid of taking responsibility and quickly added, "If you're worried about the consequences, I can sign a waiver. I'll take full responsibility for all the mistakes. Please, bring me the inhibitor."
"……good."
After another round of fragments piecing together, the next instant, Pei Qing regained consciousness and found her hand on the doorknob, about to close the door.
A sense of foreboding suddenly welled up in her heart. If she left like this, she might never know why she had inexplicably appeared in these memory fragments, or the sense of familiarity that had flashed through her mind before.
No, absolutely not, I can't just leave like this!
However, Pei Qing's resistance had no effect whatsoever; she could only watch helplessly as the door was slowly closed...
She struggled desperately, her consciousness seemingly torn in two, one half drifting away, the other half desperately trying to return.
Suddenly, the doctor stopped in his tracks as he was about to leave. The colors of the scene, which had been fading rapidly, froze, and time seemed to stand still.
Pei Qing tentatively reached out again, trying to grab the closing door. This time, she succeeded.
She can control this body now!
Pei Qing was overjoyed and subconsciously looked up. It was already night, and her reflection was clear in the bright window, clearly showing her own image.
She touched the reflection in disbelief, making various expressions. Yes, it was her face, but she clearly heard Dr. Lin's voice, which sounded completely different from her own, unless…
She spoke, "Pei Qing?"
The voice was familiar; it was her own. She tried again, choosing to release her tentacles, which obediently wrapped around her fingers.
She herself could not possibly appear in this memory; she had never met any general.
This is her dream. Only in her own dreams does she appear in her true form. Pei Qing guessed that she had unintentionally broken some kind of constraint, connecting this unknown fragment of memory with her own dream.
If the confinement is broken, does that mean I will be able to see what that general looks like?
Pei Qing pressed the doorknob and walked into the office.
The office was a complete mess, littered with debris from the violent dismantling and empty bottles of inhibitors. No wonder he's a general; even during the peak of his career, his fighting power is still so strong.
Pei Qing carefully stepped over various obstacles and arrived near the inner room, where she could hear panting and the sounds of things falling over.
Wow, is she that emotional? She was almost afraid to go in. Pei Qing mentally prepared herself and pushed open the rickety door.
What came into view was a huge snake tail and a pair of tea-brown eyes filled with mist.
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