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How could this be...

What in the world... is going on here?

Search all these houses! I want every single room turned inside out!

Let go of me...! No! You can't...

Trying to resist? Too late, you filthy Chernos!

Just run! Don't worry about me... Save... our child...

Mama... Mama...!

Forget about the civilians! Hold the line first! There are too many masked goons coming!

Don't give the cops any time to rest! Keep attacking!

Where are our reinforcements?! We're going to get overrun...

Attack, attack!!

What's going on...? ! Why... Why is Reunion doing this...?

After all these years, the wolves in sheep's clothing finally bare their fangs.

The Infected... they, they're attacking the Ursus troops!

But why?! Challenging the Ursus government like this is basically suicide!

No, look at how fierce this attack is. This must have been a planned operation.

The place we rescued Doctor from was supposed to be top secret... but they somehow still managed to infiltrate it.

It's possible that Reunion's attack has already spread through Chernobog in its entirety.

No... How, how can that be...

Shhhh!

Have you found any of those fleeing Chernos yet?

I'm still looking!

Good, don't let a single one get away!

Those cold-blooded beasts... I'll make them pay for what they did to my family!

(*cough*)

What was that?

Over there!

(Mmfh!)

(They... they found us...)

(Shush!)

(Mmf...!)

...Ugh...

Over here! I found 'em!

...Nooooo!!!!

Aaah! No, don't...

...!

Hiding in an alley?

Get out.

Aaaaahh...!

Did you really think we wouldn't find you there...?

I'm... I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!! Please, at least spare my child!

...

...We need to stop this, now.

Amiya...

I'm aware of the risk, Instructor Dobermann.

It's just that... we don't have the luxury of sitting around waiting for Reunion to disband.

Additionally, nobody knows how long this situation will last...

Therefore, the best course of action would be to take out the enemy and then get moving. Wouldn't you agree?

...

Understood. I'll follow your command.

All squads, listen up.

We have the element of surprise - these Reunion members don't know that we're here yet.

Remember, be decisive! Take them out, cleanly and swiftly.

Dr. Doctor, gather your team. It's time for you to prove yourself.

We have no more time to second-guess ourselves.

Hah.

Amiya, I'm counting on you.

Understood.

'Silent we shall be, should conflict be avoidable--

--but fight tooth and nail, should it be necessary!'

Rhodes Island's creed... has always been the same!

Ugh...

You bunch... aren't from Ursus...

*gasp* *gasp*...

Looks like they didn't have time to notify the others.

...Well done, Dr. Doctor.

I really should review your capabilities more objectively.

Huh? Amiya... she's heading over to them...

Are you okay?

Huh? Oh, thank you...

No problem. It's our...

You... You're also an Infected?

What do you want?! Don't hurt my children... I'm begging you, please don't hurt us...

...

Find a safe place to hide.

*Crying* ... Please have mercy... Let us go...

...

Has everyone gotten enough rest?

Ah, I'm fine...

...

Dr. Doctor...

You've also asked a similar question before.

Because I... am an Infected.

Dobermann and I, and most of the members of Rhodes Island, are as well.

Even those Reunion members who we just fought...

We've contracted a terrible illness. Something that terrifies most people...

'Oripathy.'

Those who have contracted Oripathy are called the 'Infected.'

Dobermann...

Ursus has always treated the Infected harshly.

I mean, who doesn't? Ursus just happens to be particularly cold-blooded about it.

Civilians are taught to fear the Infected through propaganda. Nobody even bats an eyelid when the Infected are hunted down, and some even cheer for it.

That's why Reunion chose this place...

However... this time, it's not just a simple protest anymore.

They've begun to resort to large-scale violence.

When Ursus puts an end to the rioting, the Infected in Chernobog will only face more cruelty.

...In contrast, with you here, Dr. Doctor, perhaps Rhodes Island's situation will improve.

Both Kal'tsit and Amiya have mentioned that you are a cutting-edge Oripathy researcher.

...But with your memory loss, I doubt whether you'll be of any use again.

Ugh... Instructor, that's way too harsh!

...Perhaps you'll be able to master the theories again after some reviewing, just like how you relearned your commanding skills?

After all, you are our field commander...

To be honest, I never thought a neurology doctor could also be a master tactician...

But after seeing you, I can somehow understand it.

I mean, Rhodes Island itself is very similar to your field of study.

Hey! Damn you! Stop running! It's time for your injection!

Huh? Huh? I told you, I'm fine! I, I don't need treatment yet!

You need to get your regular injection to slow your symptoms!

Didn't you say you were feeling dizzy?

That's not the same condition at all!

What if you start having other issues when you're in battle?

For the sake of everyone's safety, you have to take care of yourself too!

...

Stop right there! I'm giving you the shot!

Aaah! !

...

...This is what Rhodes Island does. We're looking for a cure to the infection, as well as mitigating the problems associated with the Infected.

That's right. It is not enough to only conduct research, or only try to resolve conflicts.

We must address all of the problems surrounded the Infected.

This is the only way for Rhodes Island to give all the Infected a chance at survival...

We understand them better than most others because we, like them, are also Infected.

No matter who is involved or what is required, Rhodes Island seeks to put an end to the spread of hatred and disease.

Dr. Doctor, perhaps this will be your calling as well.

...At least, this is my wish.

We will give you plenty of time to let all of this sink in.

However, the time given to us is scarce.

Gather up, everyone. We're leaving!

Anything could happen on our way to the meeting point!

(Amiya...)

(The situation in Chernobog has become very complicated. We can't afford to create extra pressure for the rescue team. But...)

(How much time... do we have left?)

(...Three hours.)

(After three hours, this entire city will be consumed by the Catastrophe.)

(After that, everything will be over then.)

......

We've found some unknown variables.

Notify the others, now.

We're going after them.