Arknights: Prelude to Dawn (2022) s01e04 Episode Script
Loyalty
1
Dammit. Where'd they go?
Find them. They can't have made it far.
Keep quiet, dummy.
It's all right. Don't cry.
But
I'm here now, so you're safe! So
Don't be scared, okay?
Besides, I thought you were
good at hide-and-seek.
Okay? Make sure they don't find you.
Okay.
Oh
Misha!
Be safe, everyone.
Don't go!
There! It's her!
Don't let her get away!
You have to live!
We're falling back.
This is Yato. Amiya
That's two ambushers down.
Understood.
Doctor, the enemy has been suppressed.
Got it.
Franka.
All right, got 'em.
Doctor, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Thanks a lot.
Liskarm and Franka.
Don't mention it. This is normal work for
Blacksteel. If you need anything, just ask.
Try not to boss us around too much, though.
"Blacksteel"?
Oh, I haven't told you, have I?
They aren't Rhodes Island Operators.
They work for Blacksteel
Worldwide, an international PMC.
They have a partnership with Rhodes Island,
and often come along with us on operations.
Amiya, are you sure you have enough time?
Ah, this is bad!
We should hurry!
Don't move.
Let go!
We haven't done anything!
Shut up. You're being
refused entry into Lungmen.
Go back the way you came.
Dammit.
You want me to go back to the wastes?!
How heartless can you be?!
Grab him!
Stop that!
Can't you hear me? Hey!
Stop that right now, Infected!
Stay where you are!
You little
Take them in.
Help us We don't have anywhere else to go.
Help us, please!
Don't you have any compassion?! Hey!
Inspector Ch'en.
This is a disgrace on L.G.D.'s name.
I'm really sorry!
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
Yes, ma'am!
Madame Ch'en, sorry to keep you waiting.
I was told the meeting would be at 2200.
Rhodes Island can't even be punctual, huh?
I'm sorry.
Hmph. Who's this?
This is the Doctor,
a consultant from Rhodes Island.
This way, then.
Amiya, we'll take our leave now.
We need to debrief our superiors.
See ya, little bunny.
Okay. See you.
Let's go, Doctor.
Going up.
Yes, ma'am.
Lungmen Underground
Wow!
I've never seen buildings this tall.
Doctor, look! Over there
Um, I'm sorry.
We know the gist of
what happened in Chernobog.
The survivors are pouring into Lungmen,
and there are Infected hiding among them.
It's pointless to seek our help.
Why go so far to reject the Infected?
It's for the safety of our citizens.
Chief Wei, the Rhodes Island
representatives are here.
Good work.
Amiya.
Dr. Kal'tsit.
Doctor? You came along, too?
Take a seat.
R-Right.
Well, then. Please continue, Miss Kal'tsit.
Given the situation, I'm sure you
should already be well aware.
Quarantining the Infected won't keep the
impending Reunion threat out of your city.
If Lungmen continues to rely
on its existing Infected policies,
the losses suffered at
Reunion's hands will be immense.
Oh?
We've already made preparations
in anticipation of a Reunion attack.
Your concern is unnecessary.
Has Lungmen ever been in a conflict
with a group of Infected insurgents?
It's a good thing to have a contingency
for an attack you anticipate.
However, if you're planning on
letting them make the first move,
I must say you're extraordinarily
naïve, Miss Ch'en.
Are you implying the Lungmen Guard
Department is no match for an Infected group?!
And what makes you think Reunion
has their sights set on Lungmen?
To expand their influence, they need more
than just resources. They need recruits, too.
In other words, the Infected.
Here, they can get large amounts
of both in one fell swoop.
To Reunion, there might be
no better target than Lungmen.
I can't deny that.
Rhodes Island has learned a thing or two from our
run-in with Reunion. We can offer you advice, Mr. Wei.
Advice, huh?
Your offer is a contract. You're not offering
advice out of the goodness of your hearts.
If you are looking to secure this
contract and form a partnership,
shouldn't you first offer us information
that might benefit us, Miss Kal'tsit?
I mean no offense when I say this,
but the knowledge and intelligence
we obtained from our battle in Chernobog
are all rooted in Rhodes Island's
actual combat experience.
Without our involvement, it won't be useful.
Lungmen has no choice
but to sign this agreement,
and take on the Reunion threat with us.
Oh?
Chief Wei! We cannot allow these Infected
outsiders to meddle in our affairs!
Calm down. They're our guests.
But
"When I choose who to fight alongside
I care about one thing only."
"And that is whether they have
the strength to stand with me."
What's this?
The records of your battles with
Reunion prior to your arrival here.
Officer Ch'en, what is your opinion of
Rhodes Island's combat capabilities?
Their vanguard and rearguard
and their response to the terrain
and enemy positioning are satisfactory.
And with their combat prowess,
they definitely earn a passing grade.
That said, if this is all they've got, there's no
reason for us to seek Rhodes Island's help.
The L.G.D. is more than capable of dealing
with this problem ourselves. That's how I see it.
I agree.
The Lungmen Guard Department can
easily extinguish this Reunion threat.
Besides
What you're asking for in exchange
is too dear a price, Miss Kal'tsit.
I'll say this again, but Reunion
are more than just rioters.
If you don't take the initiative and
make appropriate plans immediately,
Lungmen will fall in a matter of weeks.
Is that your idea of a threat?
What kind of proof do you even—
We saw her.
Amiya?
The one burning everything all across the
land with the raging anger of the Infected
The tyrant.
Reunion's leader.
Are you telling me
you met Reunion's leader?
The Draco girl, huh?
What was her name again?
Talulah.
Right, that's it.
Chernobog fell in one night because Reunion
chose to act on the day of a Catastrophe,
and because Talulah herself
participated in the operation.
What?
Reunion turned Infected
anger into a raging fire
that brought down Chernobog, an Ursus city.
And to expand their influence,
they have their sights set on Lungmen.
They won't stop no matter the cost.
The Reunion matter aside, there is
one other thing we are worried about.
The Ursus Empire's next move,
now that they've lost Chernobog.
Do you understand my meaning?
Yes.
You are right, Rhodes Island.
Very well. I will follow your advice,
and sign this agreement with you.
Chief Wei!
That said, getting what you're asking
for depends on how well you do.
I have two conditions.
First, Rhodes Island must assist us in totally
eradicating the Reunion threat to Lungmen.
As for the second, we'll talk about that
once you are done with the first condition.
That's
If you can't accept that,
then the contract is void.
It seems Rhodes Island
doesn't have much choice, either.
Chief Wei, if possible
I'd like to add an extra
stipulation in the contract.
And what might that be, miss?
"Any interpretation of the clauses
must be agreed upon by both parties."
Would that be okay?
Of course.
This stipulation shows
your respect for Lungmen.
Congratulations, dear guests.
Lungmen's doors are now open to you.
I welcome you.
I was so nervous.
Good work.
We can't let our guard down yet.
This is Wei the Cunning we're talking about.
Who knows what he's planning.
That said, it's quite an achievement
to sign a contract with a man like him.
You did very well
negotiating with him, Amiya.
Dr. Kal'tsit
Our first time meeting, yet no greeting?
Dr. Kal'tsit, please don't
tease the Doctor too much.
I only hope that the sacrifices
we made will be worthwhile.
Welcome back, Doctor.
It's good to see you back.
The place Madame Ch'en
told us to investigate is nearby.
It's very likely Reunion
fighters are hiding here,
after entering the city with the refugees.
We might find ourselves
drawn into battle at any time.
So please don't leave my side, okay?
Doctor?
This way.
Ah, wait!
Hey, where'd she go?
You were just with her. Spill it.
Let me go.
Let go, asshole!
Tsk. Little prick.
Huh?
What's this?
Who are you people?
You know this punk?
Huh?
What—
This is your only warning.
Leave this place immediately.
Sh-She knows how to use A-Arts?!
I didn't sign up for this!
S-Stay back, you monster!
Amiya
I'm used to it already.
Never mind me. We need to treat them.
There we go. All better now.
Thanks.
A doll?
It's a teddy bear!
Misha made us this!
Misha?
Yep! She said it was a lucky charm!
It's cute.
Bunny lady!
Help Misha, please!
There are bad guys chasing Misha.
She said we'd be in danger
if we stayed together
She's on the run alone right now!
She's being chased?
Maybe those men just now?
It sounds like there's more to this.
Okay. We'll look for Misha.
Really?!
Yep, so don't worry.
It won't be good if you get caught up
in that again, so I'll take you home first.
We don't have a home.
What?
We just sleep wherever.
Oh, we don't have parents, either.
It's fine, though.
We'll hide real good. They won't find us.
But they found us just now.
Th-That's true, but it'll be fine this time.
We promised Misha, after all.
Misha
I wanna see her.
We'll help her, for sure.
Could you tell me what Misha looks like?
Undocumented Infected, huh?
It'll take some work to find them.
What can you do? They hide in places
where it's easiest to escape being found.
I never thought we'd end up following
the Monster Inspector's orders.
Yes, this is Liskarm.
It's Officer Ch'en.
Oh, yikes, did she hear that?
We're currently patrolling
Point B in the slums.
Yes Yes.
A search mission, then?
Understood. What's the target's name?
"Misha," is it?
Okay. Yes, understood.
We'll bring her in as soon as we find her.
Wait a moment!
Liskarm, may I talk to her?
Madame Ch'en, can you hear me? It's Amiya.
Affirmative.
Please tell me the reason behind this search.
You don't need to know. Now see to it.
Um
She hung up.
Don't mind her, little bunny.
Anyway, taking this person
into custody is our top priority.
Right. I'll let Rhodes
Island's recon team know.
Please come with us.
Okay!
Now, as for the search target's features
She's a white-haired Ursus girl,
and she's about 145 cm tall.
Huh? How did you
Well, you see, protecting her
is our top priority.
Found her!
Over here!
Amiya.
Are you Misha?
O-Oh, wait!
We're here to protect you!
I'm Amiya, and I work for
Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals.
Rhodes Island?
We're an organization that
helps Infected like you.
How do you know I'm infected?!
Misha. You're being followed, aren't you?
We'll take you somewhere safe.
You're lying.
You're going to bring me in
and lock me up, aren't you?
No, that's not what we're—
Stay away!
I know how the Infected are treated here!
Misha, we're really trying to help you.
Who'd believe that?!
"Help me"?
Help me how?
It's not that simple!
If we were gonna bring you in,
we would've done it long ago.
Hey
You're infected, too?
Yes.
Just like you.
Why are you helping me?
Because your friends
asked me to help you.
Are they all right?!
They're okay.
Thank goodness.
That said, if you stay on the run,
those kids might find themselves in danger.
Are you okay with that?
We want to protect you and your friends.
Misha.
Please, come with us.
All right. I'll come with you.
Thanks
Misha.
Dammit. Where'd they go?
Find them. They can't have made it far.
Keep quiet, dummy.
It's all right. Don't cry.
But
I'm here now, so you're safe! So
Don't be scared, okay?
Besides, I thought you were
good at hide-and-seek.
Okay? Make sure they don't find you.
Okay.
Oh
Misha!
Be safe, everyone.
Don't go!
There! It's her!
Don't let her get away!
You have to live!
We're falling back.
This is Yato. Amiya
That's two ambushers down.
Understood.
Doctor, the enemy has been suppressed.
Got it.
Franka.
All right, got 'em.
Doctor, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Thanks a lot.
Liskarm and Franka.
Don't mention it. This is normal work for
Blacksteel. If you need anything, just ask.
Try not to boss us around too much, though.
"Blacksteel"?
Oh, I haven't told you, have I?
They aren't Rhodes Island Operators.
They work for Blacksteel
Worldwide, an international PMC.
They have a partnership with Rhodes Island,
and often come along with us on operations.
Amiya, are you sure you have enough time?
Ah, this is bad!
We should hurry!
Don't move.
Let go!
We haven't done anything!
Shut up. You're being
refused entry into Lungmen.
Go back the way you came.
Dammit.
You want me to go back to the wastes?!
How heartless can you be?!
Grab him!
Stop that!
Can't you hear me? Hey!
Stop that right now, Infected!
Stay where you are!
You little
Take them in.
Help us We don't have anywhere else to go.
Help us, please!
Don't you have any compassion?! Hey!
Inspector Ch'en.
This is a disgrace on L.G.D.'s name.
I'm really sorry!
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
Yes, ma'am!
Madame Ch'en, sorry to keep you waiting.
I was told the meeting would be at 2200.
Rhodes Island can't even be punctual, huh?
I'm sorry.
Hmph. Who's this?
This is the Doctor,
a consultant from Rhodes Island.
This way, then.
Amiya, we'll take our leave now.
We need to debrief our superiors.
See ya, little bunny.
Okay. See you.
Let's go, Doctor.
Going up.
Yes, ma'am.
Lungmen Underground
Wow!
I've never seen buildings this tall.
Doctor, look! Over there
Um, I'm sorry.
We know the gist of
what happened in Chernobog.
The survivors are pouring into Lungmen,
and there are Infected hiding among them.
It's pointless to seek our help.
Why go so far to reject the Infected?
It's for the safety of our citizens.
Chief Wei, the Rhodes Island
representatives are here.
Good work.
Amiya.
Dr. Kal'tsit.
Doctor? You came along, too?
Take a seat.
R-Right.
Well, then. Please continue, Miss Kal'tsit.
Given the situation, I'm sure you
should already be well aware.
Quarantining the Infected won't keep the
impending Reunion threat out of your city.
If Lungmen continues to rely
on its existing Infected policies,
the losses suffered at
Reunion's hands will be immense.
Oh?
We've already made preparations
in anticipation of a Reunion attack.
Your concern is unnecessary.
Has Lungmen ever been in a conflict
with a group of Infected insurgents?
It's a good thing to have a contingency
for an attack you anticipate.
However, if you're planning on
letting them make the first move,
I must say you're extraordinarily
naïve, Miss Ch'en.
Are you implying the Lungmen Guard
Department is no match for an Infected group?!
And what makes you think Reunion
has their sights set on Lungmen?
To expand their influence, they need more
than just resources. They need recruits, too.
In other words, the Infected.
Here, they can get large amounts
of both in one fell swoop.
To Reunion, there might be
no better target than Lungmen.
I can't deny that.
Rhodes Island has learned a thing or two from our
run-in with Reunion. We can offer you advice, Mr. Wei.
Advice, huh?
Your offer is a contract. You're not offering
advice out of the goodness of your hearts.
If you are looking to secure this
contract and form a partnership,
shouldn't you first offer us information
that might benefit us, Miss Kal'tsit?
I mean no offense when I say this,
but the knowledge and intelligence
we obtained from our battle in Chernobog
are all rooted in Rhodes Island's
actual combat experience.
Without our involvement, it won't be useful.
Lungmen has no choice
but to sign this agreement,
and take on the Reunion threat with us.
Oh?
Chief Wei! We cannot allow these Infected
outsiders to meddle in our affairs!
Calm down. They're our guests.
But
"When I choose who to fight alongside
I care about one thing only."
"And that is whether they have
the strength to stand with me."
What's this?
The records of your battles with
Reunion prior to your arrival here.
Officer Ch'en, what is your opinion of
Rhodes Island's combat capabilities?
Their vanguard and rearguard
and their response to the terrain
and enemy positioning are satisfactory.
And with their combat prowess,
they definitely earn a passing grade.
That said, if this is all they've got, there's no
reason for us to seek Rhodes Island's help.
The L.G.D. is more than capable of dealing
with this problem ourselves. That's how I see it.
I agree.
The Lungmen Guard Department can
easily extinguish this Reunion threat.
Besides
What you're asking for in exchange
is too dear a price, Miss Kal'tsit.
I'll say this again, but Reunion
are more than just rioters.
If you don't take the initiative and
make appropriate plans immediately,
Lungmen will fall in a matter of weeks.
Is that your idea of a threat?
What kind of proof do you even—
We saw her.
Amiya?
The one burning everything all across the
land with the raging anger of the Infected
The tyrant.
Reunion's leader.
Are you telling me
you met Reunion's leader?
The Draco girl, huh?
What was her name again?
Talulah.
Right, that's it.
Chernobog fell in one night because Reunion
chose to act on the day of a Catastrophe,
and because Talulah herself
participated in the operation.
What?
Reunion turned Infected
anger into a raging fire
that brought down Chernobog, an Ursus city.
And to expand their influence,
they have their sights set on Lungmen.
They won't stop no matter the cost.
The Reunion matter aside, there is
one other thing we are worried about.
The Ursus Empire's next move,
now that they've lost Chernobog.
Do you understand my meaning?
Yes.
You are right, Rhodes Island.
Very well. I will follow your advice,
and sign this agreement with you.
Chief Wei!
That said, getting what you're asking
for depends on how well you do.
I have two conditions.
First, Rhodes Island must assist us in totally
eradicating the Reunion threat to Lungmen.
As for the second, we'll talk about that
once you are done with the first condition.
That's
If you can't accept that,
then the contract is void.
It seems Rhodes Island
doesn't have much choice, either.
Chief Wei, if possible
I'd like to add an extra
stipulation in the contract.
And what might that be, miss?
"Any interpretation of the clauses
must be agreed upon by both parties."
Would that be okay?
Of course.
This stipulation shows
your respect for Lungmen.
Congratulations, dear guests.
Lungmen's doors are now open to you.
I welcome you.
I was so nervous.
Good work.
We can't let our guard down yet.
This is Wei the Cunning we're talking about.
Who knows what he's planning.
That said, it's quite an achievement
to sign a contract with a man like him.
You did very well
negotiating with him, Amiya.
Dr. Kal'tsit
Our first time meeting, yet no greeting?
Dr. Kal'tsit, please don't
tease the Doctor too much.
I only hope that the sacrifices
we made will be worthwhile.
Welcome back, Doctor.
It's good to see you back.
The place Madame Ch'en
told us to investigate is nearby.
It's very likely Reunion
fighters are hiding here,
after entering the city with the refugees.
We might find ourselves
drawn into battle at any time.
So please don't leave my side, okay?
Doctor?
This way.
Ah, wait!
Hey, where'd she go?
You were just with her. Spill it.
Let me go.
Let go, asshole!
Tsk. Little prick.
Huh?
What's this?
Who are you people?
You know this punk?
Huh?
What—
This is your only warning.
Leave this place immediately.
Sh-She knows how to use A-Arts?!
I didn't sign up for this!
S-Stay back, you monster!
Amiya
I'm used to it already.
Never mind me. We need to treat them.
There we go. All better now.
Thanks.
A doll?
It's a teddy bear!
Misha made us this!
Misha?
Yep! She said it was a lucky charm!
It's cute.
Bunny lady!
Help Misha, please!
There are bad guys chasing Misha.
She said we'd be in danger
if we stayed together
She's on the run alone right now!
She's being chased?
Maybe those men just now?
It sounds like there's more to this.
Okay. We'll look for Misha.
Really?!
Yep, so don't worry.
It won't be good if you get caught up
in that again, so I'll take you home first.
We don't have a home.
What?
We just sleep wherever.
Oh, we don't have parents, either.
It's fine, though.
We'll hide real good. They won't find us.
But they found us just now.
Th-That's true, but it'll be fine this time.
We promised Misha, after all.
Misha
I wanna see her.
We'll help her, for sure.
Could you tell me what Misha looks like?
Undocumented Infected, huh?
It'll take some work to find them.
What can you do? They hide in places
where it's easiest to escape being found.
I never thought we'd end up following
the Monster Inspector's orders.
Yes, this is Liskarm.
It's Officer Ch'en.
Oh, yikes, did she hear that?
We're currently patrolling
Point B in the slums.
Yes Yes.
A search mission, then?
Understood. What's the target's name?
"Misha," is it?
Okay. Yes, understood.
We'll bring her in as soon as we find her.
Wait a moment!
Liskarm, may I talk to her?
Madame Ch'en, can you hear me? It's Amiya.
Affirmative.
Please tell me the reason behind this search.
You don't need to know. Now see to it.
Um
She hung up.
Don't mind her, little bunny.
Anyway, taking this person
into custody is our top priority.
Right. I'll let Rhodes
Island's recon team know.
Please come with us.
Okay!
Now, as for the search target's features
She's a white-haired Ursus girl,
and she's about 145 cm tall.
Huh? How did you
Well, you see, protecting her
is our top priority.
Found her!
Over here!
Amiya.
Are you Misha?
O-Oh, wait!
We're here to protect you!
I'm Amiya, and I work for
Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals.
Rhodes Island?
We're an organization that
helps Infected like you.
How do you know I'm infected?!
Misha. You're being followed, aren't you?
We'll take you somewhere safe.
You're lying.
You're going to bring me in
and lock me up, aren't you?
No, that's not what we're—
Stay away!
I know how the Infected are treated here!
Misha, we're really trying to help you.
Who'd believe that?!
"Help me"?
Help me how?
It's not that simple!
If we were gonna bring you in,
we would've done it long ago.
Hey
You're infected, too?
Yes.
Just like you.
Why are you helping me?
Because your friends
asked me to help you.
Are they all right?!
They're okay.
Thank goodness.
That said, if you stay on the run,
those kids might find themselves in danger.
Are you okay with that?
We want to protect you and your friends.
Misha.
Please, come with us.
All right. I'll come with you.
Thanks
Misha.