Unexpected Attack

I knew we had to keep an eye out for those dirty criminals, yet the captain kept defending them...

Those dirty sneaks slipped inside when we were changing shifts. They sabotaged our comms and monitoring facilities.

Thankfully, you intervened quickly and prevented things from getting worse.

Of course.

Thank you for your help, Endmin. But...

We do. Mi Fu just reported a new group of Stockade residents attacking the Field Logistics Depot. They're trying to get close to Wuling City.

I'll preach calm and restraint in Wuling City for now. As for the rest ... we'll be counting on you.

She knows that we're on good terms with Tangtang, and doesn't want us to be caught in a dilemma.

The Stockade residents did more than just disable our monitoring systems.

Endfielders...? Are the Cangzei pirates still out there?

Well, those attackers ran away once they saw how good we are at fighting.

Ugh. They spat on Wuling's goodwill and generosity...

Do we have another situation?

...Hmm. I know.

Heh! I was hoping you'd say that!

Mi Fu definitely has news about Tangtang. Let's head to the Field Logistics Depot right now!

I get the feeling that Tianshi Zhuang is trying to give us a hint...

We'll get the monitoring center back online shortly. Can you tell Tianshi Zhuang what happened here?

They packed up and ran at the first sign of trouble.

Someone definitely planned this attack...

But ... could the Stockade residents have avoided those Watchguards and Tianshi on their own?

They probably had help ... maybe from someone who knows this place very well.

Nothing is certain so far. We must find more information and intel.

I think I heard someone.

I'll never quit...

That's great... After all, it was Tangtang who helped us retake the monitoring center last time.

But Tangtang is the Chief of Qingbo Stockade... It doesn't matter if she knows of this incident. It won't bode well for her.

None of them are people we knew.

I don't think we know any of them.

Did something happen ... at Qingbo Stockade?

Hurh. Just gonna throw us in a cage?

Tsk. Chatty. Just do your part in the investigation.

You should know exactly what Qingbo Stockade wants.

...Bring this lot to Wuling and keep them there.

Mi Fu!

Why are you here...?

Endmin, I'm afraid the "Darkmask" card won't work this time.

Boss got me on this because she wants the situation contained.

So... You're willing to step into this mess?

Hah...! I see why my boss and Tangtang both enjoy your company so much.

No way! Tangtang... The Supreme Chief would never do that!

"Supreme Chief"...

Now that you've mentioned it, I'm getting worried myself...

If you intend to enter the Stockade and investigate, Endfield will offer full support.

I don't have time to worry about that little kitty... But her ability to keep her people in check worries me.

The other Tianshi treat Qingbo Stockade as less of a concern than the Aggeloi, but I don't agree...

Much appreciated. Did my boss send you here?

Tangtang? Hmph. I've been meaning to find her.

THIS IS OUR LAND! GET OUT!

Situation has changed. Time for an actual battle with actual weapons.

Her Stockaders wounded my people and tried to burn down the Field Logistics Depot.

There's been bad blood between the Stockade and the City for a decade. If this continues, nothing good will come of it.

Alright. Then let's be off.

Oh, it's from Tianshi Zhuang.

It's supposed to keep out dangers that include the Blight, Landbreakers, Aggeloi ... and even Wuling City.

...No response?

This is the way into the fort, right?

This gate feels like a physical manifestation of the gulf of misunderstanding.

But the Stockaders I've met are pretty friendly... The Stockade and the City just don't get along, despite all these years.

Don't think too much of it. Let's call Tangtang again.

That's true. Tangtang does not seem like the quiet and passive type...

So, what about Tangtang?

Guess that's our only option...

Alright, team. We should head over once we're ready.

*Sigh*

You hurt?

No. Just that I hardly did anything in this fight...

Captain Mi is probably gonna make me run fifty laps again...