I will be your bodyguard, Doctor.

I've always had my suspicions about Rhodes Island. Still do.

Why are you staring at me? Nothing better to do?

Hmph.

I know every nook and cranny in Lungmen. The docks, the neon signs, the winding paths, I can see them all in my mind, clear as day. I'll never forget them.

Things around here have deteriorated lately. I'll be on guard, but I'll still need you to be careful.

Maybe one day that man will take note of my efforts, but until then…

Amiya trusts you completely. When I see you two together, it makes me wonder... what if I had someone like that by my side?

I've... I've never been able to rely much on anyone, not even...

Doctor? You fell asleep? Hmph. No nerves to keep you awake, then.

Ch'en. Leader of the L.G.D.'s Special Inspection Unit. For my own reasons,I'll be joining you for a while. Seeing as we're already well acquainted from our prior work together, I'll ask you to take me to my workplace now.

It's all in the service of more efficient operations.

A promotion? I've been through these things before.

Roger. Just give me all the missions your usual Operators can't handle.

No problem.

Listen up! We'll be much more efficient if we work together.

Everyone! Prepare for battle!

Ready? Stick to the plan.

This is Ch'en.

Ready to move.

Moving out!

Take them out fast.

Slash!

Flash!

Drop your weapon!

Don't force my hand!

Your evil must be stopped. I will do so by any means necessary.

Where did you find the courage to challenge me?

The wounded wait here for a medivac. The rest of you, stay on guard.

Tactical retreat. Don't break formation!

So this is Rhodes Island's base? Bigger than I expected.

Hey! What are you doing!

Doctor, you're in a good mood. Is it because that operation went well? Same here.

Arknights.

Doctor, about that last report—You're still working? That's unexpected. With all the commotion out there, I thought I'd open the door to find a room full of celebrating operators. Happy new year, and here's a printout of the report—

Oh, it's you, Doctor.

I left Lungmen in search of something. Something that I can only find on my own... But you Rhodes Islanders, you have the strength to win people over with your ideals, and I hope you won't let me down. Me? I'm not there yet, I need to be faster.