Arknights story · Episode 3: Stinging Shock
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Franka easily sees through the ambush that Reunion is planning, and Rhodes Island decides to press forward and seize victory.
2 scenes, 134 lines
1. Before Operation
79 lines
So, what do you think about Penguin Logistics, Amiya? We're pretty good, aren't we?
Yeah, you're great!
Watch your mouth. She's our client.
Oops, sorry about that!
Don't worry about it. It's you who we should be thanking!
I might need the L.G.D. to come to a decision before I give my input.
Nothing but sand and rocks in this wasteland. It's got all the makings of one of those movie showdowns.
The only thing that's missing is the enemy, huh?
Hoshiguma, stay here and back up Rhodes Island.
Hm? Very well.
I'll take the L.G.D. and change positions.
If this stalemate continues, we won't be able to control Reunion's escape routes.
--Wooah, that was a really strong wind.
Ugh... The visibility's getting really poor too, I can barely see ahead of me...
Don't go any farther.
Reunion might wait for us to fall into their trap before they attack again.
We can't let that happen.
How about this, Amiya.
Liskarm and I will fight for control over the high ground around here and scout out the enemy.
Until we notify you, stay in this position.
Just don't rush out to us even if looks like the fighting is getting intense, Amiya.
I know. I'll make my own judgment call.
Doctor, you keep an eye on her too!
We'll be in touch.
The ruins are empty. The high ground is currently undefended.
That's curious, does Reunion not have any commanders?
Franka, is something wrong?
Those place was supposed to be easy to defend but hard to attack.
There's no way that Reunion hasn't set up an ambush...
Die, traitors!
Tch... No sense of honor.
*cough*... I couldn't see... her sword?!
How... is that possible...
Haha!
Did you really think you could ambush us from there?
Don't you think you're underestimating me?
...Blacksteel...!
Fall back! Hurry!
I really thought there'd be more Reunion goons up here. I was even walking on tiptoes.
Turns out it's just a bunch of cowards. How disappointing.
You're going to get disappointed over that?!
More importantly, we have to go after them! Don't let them get away so easily!
Amiya, what do you think?
I think... it's best not to risk it!
Let's let Penguin Logistics stabilize the situation before we decide on the next thing to do.
Exusiai, can you prioritize securing the high ground?
Sure thing! I'm on my way!
Good, continue pressuring the enemy. Don't let Reunion stage a counterattack!
Could that be...
Could it be...
(Liskarm, we're currently working with the L.G.D.... It's probably not the best time to be talking about sensitive topics!)
(Ah, understood.)
(I'll tell you my theory next time!)
*yawns*...
2. After Operation
55 linesAnd a really big guy.
Now that was the highlight. I'm totally exhausted just from dealing with him!
Impossible.
How could so many Infected vanish so quickly?
Was that giant guy just a diversion?
...
Did Reunion manage to completely evacuate this area in such a short period of time?
No... Madam Ch'en should have blocked off their escape route...
I'm not seeing the designated waypoint.
Something... isn't right about this.
Weeds, ruins, sand dunes...
All of which are potential spots for an ambush...
But, I'm not seeing anything.
No footsteps, no sounds of clothing brushing against plants, no smell of explosives...
I can't tell what's going on!
Penguin Logistics, wake up and do your job!
This isn't right at all!
!!!!
...?!
How... did you block that?
My 'Hannya' is not something you can penetrate.
We'll see... about that...
...!
The temperature is rising sharply! !
Is he trying to detonate his staff?
Doctor! Run away! At that distance, you'll--
You'll---
It's over!
*cough* *cough*...
...!
You are powerful...
But... look at you...
You're so strong.
*cough*... It hurts...
Even though you have this kind of power...
You still... in cold blood... watch your fellow Infected...
I can't... forgive...
I can't forgive those like you...
Ugh...
... ...
No... Don't...!