Hm? You're here to pray? Sorry, I'm busy right now.

Hm? Yes, I'm the current Karlan Saintess. But everyone swamped by work deserves a little break from time to time, don't you think?

Wasting time on trivial affairs is what I call slacking off. What I'm doing right now is… taking the opportunity to recharge.

Work hard, play hard, right? Don't force all those rigid rules on me.

The Karlan Goddess? We share a good relationship, thanks to my duty as the Saintess.

I'd be happy to help you, but the life of a Karlan Saintess is a busy one. Well, I guess I'll make an exception for you this once, but please make it short.

My sis... Ensia... you people at Rhodes Island are all pretty fond of her, right? So it's not like she received any special treatment from that guy. And now... well, I think I get it now. It's fine like this. I'll just keep watching over her. It's fine.

I twisted my ankle once when I was a kid. My brother carried me on his back all night, going from house to house until someone agreed to take us in. I decided that very moment that I wanted to grow up to become someone like my brother! But now... heh, forget it.

Huh? How did you find me? I'll freeze your toes—Um? Coffee? For me? Thanks. Oh, right, Doctor, wanna hang out here with me for a while? The view is pretty nice. But let's keep it a secret, okay? A secret between just the two of us—aw, this coffee is so bitter!

It's rare to get to rest like this.

Shh, I sneaked out—oh, um, hi, HR Director! I... I'm here to lend my powers to Rhodes Island. Pramanix, Karlan Saintess, at your service. Bless you, my friend.

I hear a voice... repeating something in my head...

'You shall emerge victorious one day.' This is the pledge of Karlan, and what I'm praying for as well.

Since when did you need blessings too? Can you wait a bit? I'll get ready.

May the Holy Mt. Karlan be with us.

Follow the bells and you'll find the way.

Let me pray towards the mountains for you.

Impurities must be purged.

Be careful.

I am ready.

Let us begin.

You have my blessings.

O Spirits, hear my prayer.

Here come the bells, cold winds binding my enemies.

These powers are a gift from the Holy Mountain.

As the bells ring, the impenetrable armor shall be no more.

It was simple, thanks to the Spirits' power.

The light of Karlan was shining on us.

If only we could have won without bloodshed... just my wish...

It's not looking good... I suggest we retreat at once.

It's a really peaceful place.

Hm?

Close your eyes and I'll bring you somewhere new... Do keep your eyes closed, okay?

Arknights.

What am I doing here? You see, Doctor, Ensia's aboard Rhodes Island, and as her big sister, it's only natural for me to pay her a visit on New Year's. You won't have the heart to let Ensia spend the holiday out there alone, would you? How very cruel that would be.

You have my blessings, Doctor.

My brother's here too? Oh, no need to worry, Doctor, we all know what our business is. On this day, we're no more than operators for Rhodes Island. This place is like a little pocket, and I'm here from time to time just to relax, not for anything else.