Arknights story · Operator Records
What You've Gotta Do
Vigna is in a hurry to complete her mission so she can make it to a concert on time. Things don't always go in her favor, though, and she is faced with a dilemma...
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1. Interlude
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Hey, Vigna, calm down! Don't go out ahead!
What is she so worked up for today?
What, you haven't heard? There's some rock band putting on a concert at the city we're stopped next to. Vigna's been looking forward to it for days.
Well, alright. No wonder.
Right? Anyway, let's go after her. Wouldn't want her to run into any trouble.
Alright.
Hey, Vigna? I know you're excited about that concert, but try to calm down a bit.
Oh, right. My bad.
It's fine. I'm not yelling at you or anything, just a friendly reminder.
That's right. You did a great job. You were a little worked up, but your judgment is just as great as always. You did everything you were meant to do. You've grown up, Vigna.
Hehe, I've been training every single day, y'know!
Haha, that's terrific. I wasn't nearly as industrious when I was your age.
Seeing as you're so excited today, I'm guessing the concert's something to look forward to?
Yeah, I love this band!
And, I mean, it's not always there's a concert right when we're stopped next to a city!
True that.
Besides, going to rock concerts in person is like a whole different experience from listening to a CD! You guys should come, too!
Haha, I'll pass. Rock 'n' roll is a bit too loud for my ears.
More or less the same for me, but we'll do what it takes to make sure you get to that concert tonight.
That's right!
Tsk, these bastards know how to ambush, huh?
With a pack this big, my guess is these beasts have a leader or something.
I think so too, but it's probably not in this group we're chasing. We would've found it already if it was.
What should we do? Take a look around this area?
Haha. Yeah, let's call it a day here.
We have all these teams out here bringing their numbers down. Even if we don't get the pack leader today, it'll be some time before they can kick up a fuss again.
Haha, you're right about that. Maybe they never had a leader in the first place.
Hey, Vigna, you gonna make it to that concert of yours in time?
It's 2:10 right now. Hm, we'll need to head back to the ship for debriefing, and that's going to take about an hour, then it'll take another hour to get to town. The concert starts at five.
Yeah, I'll make it!
Perfect. Let's head back and report.
We're home!
Good work.
Where's everyone else?
All the other teams have already finished their assignments. You guys are the last team back.
I see.
Alright, so that's a wrap, right?
Well, it is, but...
What's wrong?
Well, here's the deal.
When Team C was chasing away the beasts, they were attacked by what they thought was the pack leader. There were a lot of them, too, so the team decided to retreat.
See? I told you.
What are you so cocky about? I knew this was going to happen too!
Our contract with the city government stipulates that we have to eliminate the threat of the beasts that's keeping their residents locked down.
So you mean we have to go back and take care of this threat once and for all?
That's right. Of course, because of the change in plans, we're reorganizing the mission roster. You don't have to participate if you don't want to.
Well, how can we possibly back out after you told us all that?
That's right. We'll see it through, but well...
Vigna, you still have your concert, right? Just go. Leave this to the rest of us.
Huh? Concert?
Yeah... It's starting in a few hours.
I see. You should get going, then. Don't worry about us.
Don't worry about us. This is nothing too tough. The beasts have a leader, that's all. We can handle it ourselves.
That's right. Didn't you say you love this band? Just leave it to us and enjoy the concert.
But...!
Vigna, I'm glad you're worried about us, but you really don't have to. You completed your mission already, so just take it easy and enjoy the concert.
Alright...
Are y'all ready to rock?!
Yeah!
Let's rock this place up all night!
Ohh!!!
Man, a concert is totally different in person!
I really should've dragged them here with me.
But they...
Haha, I'll pass. Rock 'n' roll is a bit too loud for my ears.
More or less the same for me, but we'll do what it takes to make sure you get to that concert tonight.
Hey, Vigna, you gonna make it to that concert of yours in time?
Hey, what was that for?!
Watch it, cupcake! What are you even doing, going that way?!
Excuse me! Sorry, coming through!
My popcorn!
Whoa, sorry!
Huh? Vigna, why are you back so early?
Didn't you say the concert was going to last all night?
Where are they?
Who's 'they?'
The guys I was on the mission with this afternoon!
Gotta hand it to them. These beasts are crafty.
Yeah, looks like they're hiding now that they know we're a threat.
Well, no wonder they managed to keep this ruckus up for so long.
So what should we do? Think we should talk to the other teams and head back to ask for a few extra pairs of hands?
Let's just keep looking.
We'd be making fools of ourselves going back for help after we said all that in front of Vigna.
You're right.
Eh, speaking of which, I really mean it. She's such a sweet young lady.
I've never seen a Sarkaz so full of energy.
Woah, you got a problem with Sarkaz?
Hey, don't get the wrong idea. I've been with Rhodes Island for so long, I've got nothing against the Sarkaz.
I might have something against you, though.
Heh.
You could really use a beating sometimes, you know that?
Alright, alright. Whatever. My bad.
Yeah, I'm pretty fond of Vigna too. Not only did she want to bring us to that concert, she was gonna miss it just to come with us on this job...
She's not only full of energy. She's got a sense of responsibility. Not a lot of kids these days are like that.
That's why old folks like us are fighting, so that kids like her can do what they want to do. So let's cut the chatter and get back to work.
Heh, feels like you've been stealing the words right out of my mouth the whole night.
Hm? There's movement, nine o'clock.
Sounds like they're running. Two of them... like one chasing the other...
Another squad, maybe?
Let's go take a look.
Hey, Vigna, what are you doing here?
Huh? There you are!
We heard movement over here and figured we'd come check.
I thought you went to that concert of yours?
I just couldn't leave you, so I came back.
You're kidding. That's a whole lotta money down the drain!
Hey, what'd you kick my butt for?
Watch your mouth. That's no way to talk.
Vigna, you sure about this?
Don't worry, I talked to Logistics already. I figured missions are more important than concerts.
Alright, stick with us, then. We make a good team.
By the way, what's that you're carrying on your back?
Oh, this is my guitar. I brought it with me since I was going to get it signed. I didn't have time to put it away before coming out here.
Alright, enough. See if you can follow their tracks.
Why do I have to do it?
With how ungrateful you were? You better be happy that's all I'm asking from you.
Alright, alright, fine.
Vigna, let's go. Let's try to take this whole pack down tonight.
Yeah!
This way. I found their nest!
Signal the other squads. We'll attack together.
I'll do it!
*Howls*!!!
Take this!
*Whimpers*...
Got it!
Beautiful work, Vigna.
Hehe.
Now that should actually be a wrap. Let's take a break. After that, we'll search the area before heading back.
Alright. Vigna, you too. Get some rest.
Hm?
Why are you taking your guitar out?
Hehe, I said I wanted to take you to the concert, no?
The concert isn't happening, but I can play their songs for you.
Huh? Well, sounds like a plan.
Haha, let's get the other guys here, then. Our in-house rocker, Vigna, is putting on her debut concert tonight!