Excuse me, Doctor, am I on duty today... Huh? Umm, how'd my blade get stuck in the doorframe...

Back home, the soil gets more and more barren each day, and what we harvest isn't enough to feed ourselves. Most people aren't able to make a living, so their only option is to become mercenaries. They'll do anything, as long as it pays.

Uhh, they said my blade was too dangerous and forbade me from going back into the kitchen. I just wanted to help, but, as soon as I tapped that cutting board with my blade, it split wide open... Well, um, should I pay for it?

Every time I bask in the sun, I can't help but to get a bit sleepy. But don't worry, before I've confirmed that it's completely safe, I won't actually fall... asleep... ZZZzzzzz...

In my line of work, I have a set of principles that I follow: I don't harm the innocent, and I don't get bystanders involved... To be honest, it's really hard.

This necklace, I'm lending it to you, it's a protective charm. No, I can't give you my blade. When I'm not here, just use this.

Doctor, I need you to look at me, and don't move. Hey, I said not to move... Hm, hmm... Don't worry, you're not the kind of person who would use others to commit evil. I can tell.

To be honest, I don't really remember much from when I was little. My teacher raised me and taught me how to use a knife. He also told me that my parents got caught up in a fight and died because of it. When he found me, I was holding onto a knife and wouldn't let go even if it was cutting into me.

Those who wield the blade will always pursue the duel, and those who kill will eventually become a notch on the blade of another. Perhaps one day, I will also find such an ending... and when that happens, I hope you'll be there to witness it.

I'm standing guard, so you can rest easy.

Cutter. Just an ordinary mercenary. I have Oripathy, so I plan to trade my abilities for some treatment. Hope this blade's good enough to get things done for you... Mm, that's about it.

Amazing! Didn't know you could use a blade like that!

Other than this blade, freedom's the only treasure I have. If you're willing to protect that, then I'll listen to you.

A mercenary's blade isn't some toy that's never tasted blood before. Maybe one day, I'll no longer be able to control it. But don't worry, at least for now... it'll work for you.

Got it. Joining the team.

Understood. Can I select my own teammates then?

Prepare yourself, and make sure not to get any innocents involved.

Hey, blade, you sharp enough?

Got it.

I can wait.

The battlefield is the cemetery.

Wielding a blade is all I need to do.

Quiet.

Don't look back.

Look me in the eye.

You're too slow.

Maybe one day, there'll be something that my blade can't cut. But that day isn't today, and it certainly isn't you.

Phew... Everything done, just as specified in the contract. Need to take a look?

Those who've lost the will to fight should not be my targets.

Go, Doctor, go as far as you can! I'll... hold them back.

Finally, some sunlight... Ahh, so warm...

Uhh, don't pull on my ears.

Wanna go sunbathing together?

Arknights.

新的一年，希望你健康。嗯，要好好过每一天，还要多多晒太阳，总之，在我力所能及的范围内，我会继续关注你的。新年快乐，博士。

Oh, Doctor, you're here. Got any work today?

想要独自做一个维持准则的佣兵，其实还是很困难的。就像没有参照物的话，舰船也会很容易迷失方向。但是在罗德岛，我可以很安心。我相信自己在做正确的事情。