4-6 Ignorance

We've arrived.

...What a depressing place.

Any mention of this on the news?

None.

By the looks of things, Ursus decided to abandon this place.

A deserted city, huh...

It this city has already become a Reunion stronghold, it's only going to cause more and more problems for Lungmen.

It's too close to Lungmen.

But if Skullshatterer was taking commands from this place, we can't afford to ignore it.

But... what exactly happened to this part of Chernobog?

It's impossible for it to have moved this far after being hit by the Catastrophe.

And why would it appear here?

From the observation data we've gathered... this happened in the aftermath of the Catastrophe.

Which means that this subsection was destroyed only after it reached here.

Hah. Seems like Rhodes Island has some skilled Catastrophe Messengers.

It's good to be cautious.

We've been ambushed by poorly-organized thugs our entire way here...

Like vultures circling overhead, looking for carcasses among the ruins.

It makes my skin crawl.

I've confirmed the coordinates. We'll have to continue moving deeper--

But judging from the terrain, we won't be able to move all our forces together.

Are we approaching the Originium-dense parts?

...

(I didn't expect you to be here.)

Ch'en, what do you think...

...

Ch'en?

How...

...!

Ch'en, where are you going?!

Damn it, she just took off running! Who could that have been...

...I didn't manage to get a good look either!

But that silhouette seemed like...

We have to follow her...

...

Stop!

What bad timing...!

That guy is no ordinary henchman...

And... where did all of those Originium slugs crawl out from?

Those creatures... look like they might explode!

Dr. Doctor!

Make sure our operators exercise utmost caution!!

We've defeated Reunion's forces!

Bah. For a bunch of roadblocks, these guys were a bit tough.

...

There's no sign of Ch'en.

We're in a real mess now...

She's not responding to my calls either! Tsk... This part of her hasn't ever changed.

L.G.D.! All members, prepare to follow me--

No, Inspector Hoshiguma.

You should let us handle it.

We're approaching the Originium-dense zones left by the Catastrophe...

If you go any further, the healthy risk being infected by Oripathy.

These consequences are too dire.

Furthermore, as Infected...

Hah. Given your small stature, it's cute when you try to give serious speeches.

...

Eh? Huh?!

Hahaha, I was just giving you a hard time.

But you don't have to persuade me. I understand your concern.

L.G.D.! We will be Rhodes Island's shield!

Block the entrance, and don't let a single Reunion member enter or exit!

We'll let the experts handle this problem!

Inspector...

Oh, just call me Hoshiguma.

Go. Please take care of Ch'en.

Make sure you bring her back with you in one piece.

I will, Hoshiguma...! I swear I'll bring Madam Ch'en back safely...!

Make sure to stay safe yourselves.

Okay!

Doctor, please follow me.

Rhodes Island, let's go!

(Wait for me, Madam Ch'en...)

(Frostleaf, Meteorite, Jessica...)

(You have to stay strong!)

We've retrieved the recon squad that we were last in contact with.

It's... looking really bad...

...

Rubor, hypothermia, and necrosis...

What's going on here?

Ngh...

Completely frostbitten...?