So, just like the big corporations' office workers, even you have a bunch of deskwork to do. That's quite a lot, too. Do you need any help?

I never imagined the Radiant Knight would take up employment anywhere. Rhodes Island is a mysterious company.

Knights may be able to climb back up after they fall, but the Infected don't have such kindhearted options available to them.

*Cough*... My weapon seems to be acting up, *cough*... Which way is the workshop? That way? Thank you. *Cough*.

If the knight nobles were able to fulfill their vows and responsibilities, the Infected wouldn't have found themselves so oppressed. But... those nobles... the Kazimierz people would rather sign contracts with those big security companies than trust those knight nobles to protect them from crime and violence.

They tell me my family met its downfall because I got infected, that I am to blame for everything. Hmph, just what you'd expect from the knight nobles. They're all good-for-nothings who know only to bully the weak.

Justyna likes to use titles when she talks to me... Why is that? Is the word 'Ashlock' that special to her?

Sona and I met each other during a team melee match. That was a tough battle, but we reached an understanding and worked with each other as soon as we met. At the very end, she took all my points with her sword, but then apologized to me right away... That's how we started working together.

If I can't go back home anymore, then all I can do is find the way forward with Sona and the gang. Heh... Becoming an Infected knight hasn't been kind to me, but at least we have the chance to fight. It doesn't matter what miseries the future has in store for us; I'm sure it'll still be a much brighter place.

Be sure to get enough rest. The break after a match is just as important as your daily training.

I'm 'Ashlock' Greynuty of Pinus Sylvestris Knightclub. Thank you for taking us in.

A coordinated assault? Yeah, they work well with each other.

Is this a medal to prove my qualifications? Oh... Sorry, I still don't have all of Rhodes Island's rules down. Thank you.

'When the cannon fire rings through the air, victory is already within sight.'

I will follow your orders.

You need me to take charge? Okay.

Good hunting, everyone.

Get ready. The enemy's coming!

Yeah.

Your orders.

It's not like the knight competitions. You can't pause a battle when someone gets injured.

The match's starting now.

Reload!

Cannon fire is just the first step.

Strengthen your defense! Forward!

I will win this match!

Wonderful. So this is the art of command. You've opened my eyes.

Looks like you're good at commanding team battles.

The more points you lose in the arena, the less likely you are to win.

*Cough*... Is this... my fault...?

Good thing my equipment doesn't take up too much space.

Hm?

A present from a fan? It was sent to you? Sorry for the trouble.

Arknights.

Sona should still be asleep, Iwona's at the training grounds, and Justyna's standing guard up on the watchtower. As for me... I haven't figured it out yet. Doctor, what would a normal Rhodes Island operator do on this day?

Do we have any missions today?

I used to believe that, in looking for a better way to help the infected, we need to cast our sights beyond the border of Kazimierz, but the situation there turns out to be... even more complicated. And we won't get to the bottom of it unless we learn firsthand ourselves. Still, I'm ready to face all of it. Send me out on missions, Doctor.