Awaiting your orders, Doctor.

The two seniors from the BPRS squad are here too? In that case... Could you assign me to their squards in future missions, Doctor?

Huff... huff... three more sets of physical training and I'll be half-done for today. Doctor... please... fetch my water bottle for me...

You want to know about my hometown? My hometown… it's a cruel wilderness. Even survival itself is a difficult feat there. Compared to that, Rhodes Island is like heaven.

I've become stronger than when I was an intern for Blacksteel.

The 22nd rule of Blacksteel: 'Anyone who loses her weapon no longer belongs here.' That's why I always bring my hellebarde with me wherever I go. The rule doesn't apply to everyday situations, you say? But... if I remember correctly... wait, let me check. 'This rule only applies to contracted Operators and new recruits under training.' What?... Ms. Franka didn't tell me about this part...

Instructor Dobermann's really got a heart of stone! Why choose me other than anyone elase to deal with all those live Originium slugs? I... I just can't!

I think I know now why Franka and Liskarm decided to stay at Rhodes Island. Compared to Blacksteel, this is a place we can call home. There's lots of fun things to do here besides the missions...

Shh, the Doctor's having a rest now. Keep your volume down, would you?

I'm Vanilla, trainee Operator from Blacksteel. Looking forward to learning from you, Doctor.

It's time to organize my notes. I need to digest what I've just learned.

A promotion medal? For me? My-my sincerest gratitude!

I'm here to help everyone!

Me, the leader? Are you sure about that?

I'll work even harder.

I will not bring shame to Blacksteel!

Hmm?

Your words are my command.

Okay!

Understood.

You shall not pass!

This hellebarde isn't just for show!

Battles aren't always won by the most experienced!

Take that!

Whew, perfect victory!

A very successful operation.

If we worked a bit harder, we could have done better.

I... I'm still not strong enough...

At your service.

Huh?

Doctor, would you like to dine with me tonight?

Arknights.

Happy New Year! There's so much good food, plus the party tonight; this is bliss... Back home, our evening supper depended on how much we could catch that day. So we'd be out hunting before sunrise, just to celebrate the New Year. It really wore you out...

Morning, Doctor.

It's been a while since I came to Rhodes Island, and I'm so grateful to everyone for helping me get settled in with life here. I don't freak out whenever an automatic door opens anymo—ah! Doctor, I think a burdenbeast-looking robot just passed by...