Paul was thoroughly searched, but apart from the space button which was inaccessible, no other usable parts could be found.
Ares thought, surely the other party's AI wouldn't be stored in the space button?
So, he focused his attention on the person's sword.
The hilt of that sword…
It was a cool-looking outer shell encasing the AI.
After peeling back that shell, the AI was revealed.
This thing either requires a password or facial recognition.
Ares tried it and found that facial recognition wouldn't work.
That's normal.
To prevent the AI from being compromised by someone else in case one faints or other accidents.
Therefore, a password is still required.
Sheng Jiu had practically mopped the floor until it was sore from mopping before she stopped. Seeing Ares squatting there silently, she asked curiously, "Nothing?"
Ares shook his head. "He has something, but without the password, I can't open it."
Sheng Jiu understood, thought for a moment, and whispered, "...How about we wake him up?"
Ares felt he had no better idea and casually conjured a rope.
Sheng Jiu: ...!
Wow~
[Space Button, Folding High-Tech.]
Once the system explained, Sheng Jiu understood.
Actually, even without being told, Sheng Jiu already had a guess.
After all, in the interstellar era, it's normal for technology to be more advanced.
Ares took out a specially made military rope and tied Paul up.
The way Ares tied him up…
Even a Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling) would cry if it saw this!
He first tied Paul's hands and feet separately, then folded them back and tied them together again. To maintain Paul's stability, he wrapped the remaining rope around his body several times to ensure that even if there were metal ends on his body, he wouldn't be able to break the rope and run away. Only then did Ares tie a knot with peace of mind.
The knot was so elaborate and intricate that Sheng Jiu couldn't understand it.
But it must be very complex.
After everything was finished, Ares raised his hand and patted Paul's face.
Still not awake.
He patted Paul's chest again, it rose and fell slightly, but he still didn't wake up.
...
After Ares struggled for so long, Sheng Jiu couldn't bear to watch anymore: "Could it be that his injuries are too severe, which is why he can't wake up?"
Ares: ...
Well, he had watched too much of his colleagues' interrogation process of pirates and thought they would start interrogating right away, forgetting about their injuries.
Thinking about the wounds on his body when he was taking off his clothes, Ares followed his memory and exposed the place where Paul was injured.
A half arm length wound on his lower back had stopped bleeding, but the flesh was torn open, looking quite gruesome.
This was the longest wound on his body, there were also numerous smaller wounds elsewhere.
Ares glanced at him, then frowned. "He needs medication."
But Ares and the others…
They didn't have any.
Sheng Jiu wasn't sure either, given the interstellar human's constitution, would they need iodine or hydrogen peroxide?
But, perhaps it wouldn't hurt to try?
Thinking of this, Sheng Jiu pointed to the room where she slept: "I have a first-aid kit, wait a moment."
Sheng Jiu quickly went to get the first-aid kit and returned.
The first-aid kit contained some commonly used medicines, such as iodine solution.
Remembering how the other person had tried to stab her with a knife, Sheng Jiu was still a little annoyed.
So, she first took out some hydrogen peroxide: "Let's clean his wound first."
As she spoke, Sheng Jiu changed into a new pair of gloves.
Although there was anchor point, but Sheng Jiu was worried that this person might have other health issues and might infect her!
Necessary precautions were still very necessary!
She put on gloves and took out the hydrogen peroxide.
Ares smelled the substances and found them somewhat familiar, thinking they must be useful, so he didn't stop her.
Fearing that Paul might struggle again during the wound cleaning, he took a long stride and completely encircled him.
Seeing this, Sheng Jiu felt much more at ease.
She openly and generously used hydrogen peroxide to clean his wound.
The moment the hydrogen peroxide touched the wound…
That sound, that reaction, those bubbles, and that tingling sensation…
Hiss!
Sheng Jiu felt pain all over just looking at it.
Paul's wound was long and deep, and now, with hydrogen peroxide applied, the feeling…
Indescribable.
The pirate, bound like a Zongzi, struggled slightly even while unconscious.
Unfortunately, it was no use.
Ares's two long legs pinned him down, and Paul, too weak to even wake up, naturally didn't struggle.
Sheng Jiu wasn't in a hurry, and slowly cleaned the wound.
It was impossible to be fast.
Who told him to try and stab her with a knife in the first place?
Hmph!
Here's some of Earth's hydrogen peroxide, let me show you what I'm capable of!
Sheng Jiu lingered for a while before finishing the wound cleaning, then used iodine for a second disinfection.
After cleaning, Sheng Jiu stared at the long wound and fell silent.
Ares thought that was enough and was about to cover Paul back up with his clothes when Sheng Jiu stopped him: "His wound... needs stitches, right?"
Sheng Jiu could handle simple cleaning and bandaging.
But stitches...
She wasn't a professional, how would she know anything about this?
But, if it's not stitched up, will it just be exposed like this?
When will it heal?
Ares thought about it and realized, "That's right, it needs stitching."
Realizing this, he immediately took out a set of temporary tools from his space button.
Sheng Jiu wasn't surprised to see him conjure up something, what surprised her was…
His tools.
And…
No anesthesia, just stitching up the wound like that?
Sheng Jiu opened her mouth, and Ares, seeing this, asked with some confusion, "What's wrong?"
Sheng Jiu didn't hide her doubts, pointing at Paul: "Just stitching up the wound like that?"
Ares nodded matter of factly: "Yes."
Ares thought that Sheng Jiu was afraid that Paul would struggle and hurt someone again, so he quickly said, "Don't worry, I'm holding him down, he can't move."
Sheng Jiu: ...
Okay.
If it were someone else, Sheng Jiu would have felt some sympathy.
But, if it's Paul...
Forget it, the guy who tried to stab her the moment they met doesn't deserve any sympathy!
Ares's movements were swift and rough.
As for the aesthetics of the stitching…
Well, as long as it stitches up, that's fine. Why be so picky?
During the process, Paul definitely struggled.
Unfortunately, Ares ruthlessly suppressed him!
Then, Paul woke up in pain.
Upon waking, a pair of green eyes stared intently at Ares, who was approaching from close by.
Ares nodded politely to him: "Your crimes are governed by Imperial law. I'm only responsible for taking you back."
Paul: ?
F**k, is this what I wanted to ask right now?
Paul didn't want to show weakness to Ares, but at this moment his body was completely powerless, and his lower back was throbbing with pain.
More than the pain in his body, Paul was concerned about: "...Is there any water?"
Ares nodded after putting away his tools: "Yes, but do you have any money?"
Paul: ?