Operation story: 2-4

Operation

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Amiya Ch'en Exusiai Franka Liskarm Misha
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Before operation

Summary Liskarm has her suspicions about Misha's situation, but can only follow orders for the time being. After meeting Exusiai from Penguin Logistics, the Sankta informs them that they are in fact surrounded by the enemies.
<Background 1>
Amiya	––That concludes the report, Madam Ch'en.
Ch'en	Copy. The L.G.D. will secure the meeting point and wait for you to escort the target.
Amiya	Understood. Franka, bring me the map drawn by the recon squad... Okay, this will do. We will leave the slums using the shortest route. (Any other orders, Madam Ch'en?)
Ch'en	Just hurry it up. We don't have much time. Over. Formations! Don't drag your feet!! ...
[Ch'en hangs up.]
Amiya	... ...Phew, she hung up...
Franka	In other words, we have to run errands for her now?
Amiya	We're the ones who found the target after all...
Liskarm	(The L.G.D. never gave us any detailed information about the target.) We were supposed to be collaborating, but they suddenly told us that the individual we found had an important use to them. There's a ton of critical information that we haven't been given.
Amiya	(...I'm not surprised that the L.G.D. is keeping secrets from us though.)
Liskarm	Why's that?
Franka	Aren't you supposed to be smart? What good would come out of Rhodes Island knowing too much?
Liskarm	All I know is that knowing too little is bad for the mission. In any case, we'll have to escort Misha to the meeting point first.
Amiya	Hmm, which route to take... We'll have to ask another favor from them.
Liskarm	Who?
Amiya	Penguin Logistics.
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Exusiai	Yo, Rhodes Island~ Are you almost done with your mission? What'd you think about our services?
Franka	I knew it... *sigh*...
Exusiai	Hey, don't be like that~ Did something bad happen? Or, did you meet someone you don't like?
Franka	Yeah, you.
Liskarm	There's no need for that. Without Penguin Logistics' intel, we wouldn't have been able to narrow down our search... Nor would we have been able to get information about Lungmen's Infected population so easily.
Exusiai	Why thank you for your praise, Miss! You clearly have a discerning taste.
Amiya	Exusiai, we'll need you to find a relatively safe route for us.
Exusiai	In that case, I'll get straight to the point. Hmm... None of these routes are particularly good. Ah, let's go with this one! Err, look at this map here. Starting from the center of the slums, head three blocks north, then follow this road back south until you reach the exit. This should probably be the safest route. Even then, there are probably enough enemies along the way to throw a few karaoke parties.
Amiya	The enemy?
Liskarm	It would appear that Reunion has already infiltrated Lungmen. Miss Exusiai, can I assume that you've already gotten a hold of the enemies' distribution?
Exusiai	Mmhm!
Liskarm	Then, what are their movements like?
Exusiai	They're coming right towards you!
Liskarm	...
Franka	...
Liskarm	We've been surrounded.
Amiya	Our top priority is to get Misha out safely. Franka, I'm counting on you to stop the enemy ambush.
Franka	Easy.
Amiya	Liskarm, split the defender squad and cover both sides. You'll be in charge of protecting Misha.
Liskarm	No problem.
Exusiai	Oh right, did you know there are also some enemy casters?
Amiya	...Nghh... Doctor, please stay close to me. Please continue to command the squads. I will relay your orders. ... Let's try following this safest route then.

After operation

Summary Exusiai leads the way, scouting ahead to make sure the route is safe enough. While waiting, Misha learns that Rhodes Island's true objective is to hand her over to the L.G.D., and believes that Amiya had lied to her.
<Background 1>
Franka	All clear! You were right... This bunch came prepared! You guys should pick up the pace too!
Misha	*gasp*... Just who are you people... *pant*...
Amiya	Everyone, please move faster!
Liskarm	Amiya, we're being pursued from behind. Do we have time to counterattack?
Amiya	Not at the moment... It's better to try to shake them off and avoid unnecessary battles...
Liskarm	Forget about the safety issue... I need a route that can get us out of the slums to Madam Ch'en as soon as possible. Reunion is already on our trail... The more ground we have to cover, the more danger we'll be in!
Exusiai	That's easy to do. I have a route here that the enemy will never think of.
Liskarm	Do you already have something in mind?
Exusiai	Of course~ But I'll have to take a look myself first to see if my info is reliable or not.
Liskarm	Try to be quick about it.
Exusiai	Got it~ Anyway, I'll be right back! If you need anything, please contact another Penguin Logistics agent!
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Misha	... Can I ask... where we're going?
Amiya	We're meeting with the L.G.D. They will protect you.
Misha	...Huh? ...the L.G.D.?
Amiya	Our current mission is to safely escort you to the L.G.D., and they will provide you with protection.
Misha	... I almost believed... that you were really here to save me.
Amiya	No, we really are... Our original plan was to ask Lungmen to entrust some of their Infected with us... But after hearing our report, the L.G.D. suddenly asked us to transfer you to them. Besides... in Lungmen, you'll be safest under their protection. If we don't act now, you'll be in grave peril. Many of the Infected that were coming after you were already wearing Reunion's badge...
Misha	I don't know anything about this "Reunion" that you're talking about, but... But I do know the L.G.D., and I've seen how they treat the Infected. If you wanted me to capture me from the beginning, you should've just said it.
Amiya	I'm sorry... But, that's really not our intention. I know there are still some misunderstandings that have to be worked out. But no matter how bad you think we are... Please, just bear with us a bit longer. Your safety takes priority over how you feel. I'll explain everything if I get the chance. After all, there are still things that I want to know...
Misha	...