Chapter 38 Worry
Seeing Corris's barely concealed fear, Nuhra smiled instead: "Didn't you say before that you wanted me to teach you?"
Corris's eyes darted around, unable to offer a reasonable rebuttal. Nuhra knew Corris needed to recuperate, so she only mentioned it casually. "Okay, I was just kidding... I'll teach you once you've fully recovered."
"Why don't you go sit over there and wait for me?" Although Chris didn't have to practice, Nuhra's original plan was for him to train. He considerately pointed to the rest room nearby and asked Chris to wait there.
Chris nodded and was about to walk over when he suddenly stopped the car: "By the way, can I have that document?" He was referring to the one Samantha sent him.
Nuhra readily agreed. "Of course. Since she chose to put it in your hands, that means you can check it out too."
Chris took the information with him and went to sit in the lounge. He carefully opened the information bag and took out everything inside.
It was an investigative report, complete with copies of numerous firsthand materials. Curious, Chris flipped to the first page and caught sight of a familiar institution: the "Scientific Continuation Medical Research Institute."
"How does it have to do with this place again?" Chris's finger paused involuntarily above the name, muttering to himself.
He continued to flip through the pages, but the more he read, the more alarmed he became. Based on the undercover investigation and information provided by multiple informants, this so-called Institute for the Continuation of Science was not a legitimate medical institution.
This institute is very likely the culprit behind the development of Ruileisi... There are also signs that during the research process, the Institute of Science Continuation secretly used human bodies for experiments.
In fact, in interstellar empires with more advanced technology and civilization, the control of such criminal activities is more stringent, to an astonishing degree, and there is still no way to completely eliminate such phenomena.
The empire's territory is vast and difficult to govern, so many people from remote galaxies are abducted by such illegal research institutions to participate in experiments and eventually disappear without a trace.
The current emperor Clarence has taken many measures to solve such problems after he ascended the throne. Through military garrisons, local government control, inspections and secret visits by inspectors from the capital star, and covert attacks by the royal guards, he has effectively cracked down on many such research institutions.
However, many laboratories have retreated into seclusion, greatly increasing the difficulty of investigation. The Institute for Continuing Science is one of the most wanted targets that has evaded numerous raids.
This research institute was established with the support of several pharmaceutical companies, along with contributions from companies in other sectors, such as finance and shipping. Its ostensible mission was to develop new drugs and cutting-edge medical technology, but in reality, it engaged in transactions with several hostile forces within the Empire...
Meanwhile, the Institute for Scientific Continuation has numerous affiliated institutions and subsidiaries, taking the cunning rabbit's three burrows to the extreme. The imperial upper echelons have long wanted to wipe them out, but have been troubled by the lack of definitive evidence.
At this time, the Seventh Army, which has always been responsible for the security of the trade galaxy, accidentally seized Rui Leisi during a routine operation. Only then did they follow the clues and vaguely have a direction and clue to continue investigating and collecting evidence.
Reading this, Chris was already scared out of his wits. He was actually having his body examined by a researcher from the Institute of Continuing Science... This was enough to make people terrified.
So, what role did the Narr couple, who openly brought Ji Keming into their home and made him their family doctor, play in all these things?
And what about Samantha and Amiya, who suddenly appeared before him today? What was their true attitude towards him? Chris didn't dare to delve into it. With Nuhra by his side, he had relaxed his vigilance against the outside world.
He turned his gaze towards the training area, where Nuhra was practicing the most basic combat tactics. Suddenly, Nuhra's eyes met with Kris's, and Kris took a step back.
Even though they were separated by one-way invisible glass, Chris had the illusion that Nuhra was staring at him.
Chris felt that he must have been possessed by a demon. He shook his head, refocused his attention, and returned to his seat to continue reading the information.
Following the introduction of the case of the Institute for Continuing Science, there are some missing persons associated with the institute, as well as some so-called volunteers who disappeared while participating in projects related to the Institute for Continuing Science or after the projects ended.
Adhering to the principle of not missing any clues, Chris carefully looked at everyone's information, and it was this meticulousness that actually allowed him to find some noteworthy content.
"Jax? This last name seems familiar..." After reading the information of all the suspected missing persons, Chris turned to look through the information of the volunteers participating in the experiment.
"Jax, Jax... Where have I heard this last name before?" Chris was very distressed. He couldn't remember it for a while. He thought for a moment, took out the terminal and sent a text message to several friends at school.
【Course team exchange group】
[Chris: Everyone, do you know anyone named "Jax" at school?]
Chris was just asking casually. He just intuitively felt that this Jax, whose name he had heard of, must have been someone he met at school.
[Margaret: I have some impression of him. He seems to be a guy from the medical support department. Joan might have seen him too.]
【Jean: Tim Jax.】
Kris instantly recalled who this "Jax" was - the boy who was bullied by Duke Johnson!
[Chris: Thank you. I'll treat you all to dinner when we get back to school.]
[Lauren: How is your recovery going recently?]
It was true that Chris hadn't been back to school for several days. Lauren, who was closer to Chris than his other roommates, was very worried about his condition.
Lauren also sent a message a few days ago to say hello. Chris exchanged a few words with Lauren and asked him to briefly explain the situation to the other team members, and there was no contact since then.
Ian: Do you need me to hack into the school system to check on this person? @Keris
【Chris: Don’t do that! 】
[Chris: I'm feeling pretty good lately. Have you guys been training lately?]
Chris was worried that his sudden leave would affect the team's original plan. After all, his goal was to compete for Nuhra's assistant coach position... Even though their private relationship had far exceeded their initial expectations, Chris didn't want to give people any room for criticism on this matter.
[Qiong: I only did some basic physical training. Without you, some of the projects didn't go well.]
Chris felt a little guilty and was about to say something to apologize, but Joan on the other end suddenly added:
【Qiong: So, when you come back, the training volume must be increased.】
Ian: I fainted.JPG
Chris felt like he was about to faint in front of the terminal... He silently turned off the terminal screen, intending to use this to give himself some psychological comfort.
Just then, the door of the rest room opened, and Nuhra, steaming all over, strode into the inner room and went straight to the bathroom... He was pulling the zipper of his training suit, breathing heavily after exercise.
So, sitting on the sofa, Chris was caught off guard and stared at the half-naked Nuhra. He opened his mouth involuntarily and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Is this the wheat-colored muscles that others talk about? How did they train it? I kind of want to touch it...
Nuhra was halfway through taking off her training clothes when she saw Corris, who had already shut down in front of her. She didn't know whether to put the upper body back on, so she said in a way that made it even more obvious: "Sorry, I'm used to it... I'm going to go take a shower first."
"Oh, oh, uh, okay." Chris turned away his bold gaze as if waking up from a dream and responded stumblingly.
He caught a glimpse of Nuhra entering the bathroom and heard the sound of running water. Only then did Coris reach out and slap his face, forcing his attention to the clues about Jax.
The Jax in the information in Corris's hand is named "Nori Jax". He is a native of Capital Star. Before his disappearance, he was a graduate of the First Medical School of Capital Star. He has been missing for more than five years.
The basic introduction didn't reveal any problems, so Corris changed the topic and started talking about his interpersonal relationships... "Family members, parents... brothers... Tim Jax?"
"There really is some connection..." Chris was startled and continued reading.
Norri disappeared while studying in a star system other than the capital star. He had been invited to join the research team as a visiting scholar. Unexpectedly, one night, Norri lost all contact with the outside world, and no one was able to contact him.
The Jax family reported the case early, but the investigation has made little progress. The empire is too big, and looking for a person who is deliberately hidden is no different from looking for a needle in a haystack.
Chris extracted Nori's information separately and planned to discuss it with Nuhra to see if there was any way to investigate the situation of Jax's family.
Just then, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped, and Nuhra walked out of the bathroom, still wiping her dripping wet hair with a towel in her hand. She was wearing only a loosely tied bathrobe and loose silk pants on her lower body.
"How do you like the information?" Nuhra stood behind Corris, his hands on the side of the chair, leaning down, the fragrance of his bath wafting faintly with his movements.
Chris's body was a little stiff, and he seemed a little uneasy in his chair, but he kept his tone as calm as possible: "I read half of it, and I got something out of it."
Nuhra reached out and briefly flipped through the information in front of Kris. If there were someone else in front of them, Nuhra's posture would make people mistakenly think he was holding Kris in his arms. "Hmm... It's from the Institute for Scientific Continuation."
"Did Samantha find out herself? How did she know...?" Chris turned around in his chair and looked up at Nuhra behind him.
"She and I have been sharing some information. As the captain of the guard, she can actually obtain more intelligence than me." Nuhra lowered her head and looked at Coris, explaining seriously.
Corris nodded, picked up Norijax's file, and explained his findings to Nuhra: "This Norijax, I know his brother Tim, and Tim has been bullied by Duke Johnson."
"Do you think this is a breakthrough?" Nuhra understood and walked to another chair at the table and sat down.
"I'm not sure, but..." Chris just felt that something was wrong, and intuition alone was not enough to support his opinion.
"I'll have someone investigate. Maybe there's something to be found," Nuhra patted Corris's knee soothingly. "Even if it has nothing to do with Rui Leisi, it might provide some ideas for resolving the bullying incident."
Corris nodded silently, and he looked at Nuhra hesitantly, as if he wanted to say something.
Nuhra simply stared at Chris quietly, waiting for him to speak. The lounge maintained an optimal temperature for human comfort, but it was still a bit cooler than the hotter bathroom, so Nuhra gathered her bathrobe.
"Nuhra, I want to go back to the academy." Chris took a deep breath and said the decision he had just made in his heart.
Nuhra was puzzled for a moment. He had no intention of restricting Kris's movements. His only requirement was that his physical condition completely return to normal... Hearing Kris's serious request, Nuhra was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. "Of course, I never intended to keep you trapped at home."
"No, what I want to say is that I want to go back to the academy, but..." Chris started speaking normally, but when it came to the really important point, he got stuck. "I still want to continue living with you."
Nuhra did not expect the latter sentence. His gentle and deep gaze lingered on Chris's shy and determined expression... Nuhra had no reason to reject Chris, right?
It had been a while since he'd heard a reply from Nuhra, and Chris couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. But he still wanted to fight for himself: "I won't cause any trouble. If it's not possible, I can go back to the dormitory, but I really..."
"Okay, I know. I'm just like you..." Even though Nuhra was experienced in social situations, he had never dealt with a situation like this before. He could only follow his heart. "I'll think of a way."
After solving this problem, a relaxed smile appeared on his face. He couldn't hide his excitement for a moment and reached out to hold Nuhra's hand, like an innocent child who had won a favorite toy.
Seeing Corris's delight, Nuhra's lips curled up, his golden eyes filled with laughter. He looked thoughtful and teased, "Am I being too indulgent with you?"
Without any guidance, Kris suddenly understood what it meant to be spoiled and arrogant: "How can this be considered indulgence? There is no couple in the world who is separated every day."
When Nuhra heard this, her eyes suddenly became more scrutinizing. "Coris, according to what you said, who is the husband and who is the wife between us?"
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The author has something to say: Burnt out... [Heartbroken]
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