Arknights story · Episode 2: Separated Hearts
2-4 Penguin Logistics
Liskarm has her suspicions about Misha's situation, but can only follow orders for the time being. After meeting Exusiai from Penguin Logistics, the Sankta informs them that they are in fact surrounded by the enemies.
2 scenes, 105 lines
1. Before Operation
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--That concludes the report, Madam Ch'en.
Understood.
Franka, bring me the map drawn by the recon squad...
Okay, this will do.
We will leave the slums using the shortest route.
(Any other orders, Madam Ch'en?)
In other words, we have to run errands for her now?
We're the ones who found the target after all...
(The L.G.D. never gave us any detailed information about the target.)
We were supposed to be collaborating, but they suddenly told us that the individual we found had an important use to them.
There's a ton of critical information that we haven't been given.
(...I'm not surprised that the L.G.D. is keeping secrets from us though.)
Why's that?
Aren't you supposed to be smart? What good would come out of Rhodes Island knowing too much?
All I know is that knowing too little is bad for the mission.
In any case, we'll have to escort Misha to the meeting point first.
Who?
Penguin Logistics.
Yo, Rhodes Island~
Are you almost done with your mission? What'd you think about our services?
Yeah, you.
There's no need for that. Without Penguin Logistics' intel, we wouldn't have been able to narrow down our search...
Nor would we have been able to get information about Lungmen's Infected population so easily.
Why thank you for your praise, Miss! You clearly have a discerning taste.
Exusiai, we'll need you to find a relatively safe route for us.
In that case, I'll get straight to the point.
Hmm... None of these routes are particularly good.
Ah, let's go with this one! Err, look at this map here. Starting from the center of the slums, head three blocks north, then follow this road back south until you reach the exit.
This should probably be the safest route.
Even then, there are probably enough enemies along the way to throw a few karaoke parties.
The enemy?
It would appear that Reunion has already infiltrated Lungmen.
Miss Exusiai, can I assume that you've already gotten a hold of the enemies' distribution?
Mmhm!
Then, what are their movements like?
They're coming right towards you!
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We've been surrounded.
Our top priority is to get Misha out safely.
Franka, I'm counting on you to stop the enemy ambush.
Easy.
Liskarm, split the defender squad and cover both sides. You'll be in charge of protecting Misha.
No problem.
Oh right, did you know there are also some enemy casters?
...Nghh...
Doctor, please stay close to me.
Please continue to command the squads. I will relay your orders.
... Let's try following this safest route then.
2. After Operation
43 lines*gasp*... Just who are you people... *pant*...
Everyone, please move faster!
Forget about the safety issue...
I need a route that can get us out of the slums to Madam Ch'en as soon as possible.
Reunion is already on our trail...
The more ground we have to cover, the more danger we'll be in!
That's easy to do. I have a route here that the enemy will never think of.
Do you already have something in mind?
Try to be quick about it.
Got it~ Anyway, I'll be right back!
If you need anything, please contact another Penguin Logistics agent!
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Can I ask... where we're going?
...Huh?
...the L.G.D.?
Our current mission is to safely escort you to the L.G.D., and they will provide you with protection.
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I almost believed... that you were really here to save me.
No, we really are...
Our original plan was to ask Lungmen to entrust some of their Infected with us...
But after hearing our report, the L.G.D. suddenly asked us to transfer you to them.
Besides... in Lungmen, you'll be safest under their protection.
If we don't act now, you'll be in grave peril.
Many of the Infected that were coming after you were already wearing Reunion's badge...
I don't know anything about this 'Reunion' that you're talking about, but...
But I do know the L.G.D., and I've seen how they treat the Infected. If you wanted me to capture me from the beginning, you should've just said it.
I'm sorry... But, that's really not our intention. I know there are still some misunderstandings that have to be worked out.
But no matter how bad you think we are... Please, just bear with us a bit longer.
Your safety takes priority over how you feel.
I'll explain everything if I get the chance.
After all, there are still things that I want to know...
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