Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Bagpipes stopped, raised her spear and ejected the spent cartridge, white steam enveloping her fierce-looking face.

"This is my city-breaking spear!"

Bagpipes proudly proclaimed to Manfred, who lay fallen amidst the ruins, "I and my broken spear come from Victoria!"

"Cough cough...you...you all..."

Manfred staggered to his feet amidst the ruins, his eyes burning with fury.

He never dreamed that Rhodes Island, while facing the Sarkaz forces head-on, would be able to spare manpower to come and provide support.

"Was it Qi Yan who made the move?" Manfred asked, still unwilling to give up.

"Sorry to disappoint you."

Suddenly, the space rippled like water, and a person appeared out of thin air not far from Manfred.

It was a male Sarkaz dressed in the uniform of an elite Rhodes Island operator, with neat, short gray hair, a three-lens tactical goggles on his head, and leisurely playing with a dagger in his hand.

Huang walked up to the Sarkaz and said with a grin:

"It wasn't Qi Yan who made the move, but Rhodes Island's elite operators, Blaze and Misery, that's all."

Misery raised her index finger and shook it, saying:

"To be precise, I didn't take any action. I simply used spatial illusion magic to transfer reinforcements to the corresponding battlefield, that's all."

The two "that's all" statements ignited a surge of anger in Manfred.

His encirclement was seen by Rhodes Island as a trivial joke, which was easily resolved.

But this was clearly not the time to make him angry.

Manfred noticed that the Stormtroopers and city defense soldiers were approaching from afar, especially the dragon girl wielding dual muskets, who inexplicably gave him a sense of oppression.

Even more outrageous is that, despite each of them being injured, there were no casualties among the group.

"I lost this time. Rhodes Island's appearance really caught me off guard."

Manfred gritted his teeth, turned and fled into the distance.

Huang wanted to chase after her, but Misery stopped him:

"Don't pursue a desperate enemy; he's far from reaching his limit. Be careful not to fall into a trap."

Huang clicked his tongue in annoyance, but didn't try to be brave. He ran over and checked Horn's injury with Bagpipe.

After Misery and the Stormtroopers arrived, they waved to interrupt Misery's attempt to speak, reminding him:

"The battle is far from over. Our priority now is to regroup with the Rhodes Island team. We must retreat immediately afterward, as the Sarkaz counterattack will multiply the pressure of the operation many times over."

“We understand,” the group replied.

With the help of the bagpipes, Horn stood up, turned and glared at the oboe and the others: "Let's put this matter aside for now, but you all better be prepared."

The entire team is now assembled to join the Rhodes Island team!

Manfred fled back to the Sarkaz troops in a disheveled state, and soldiers immediately came forward to try to bandage him.

But Manfred waved to stop the other person and immediately asked:

"What were the Sarkaz's losses in this battle?"

"Reporting to the general, the death toll is still within an acceptable range. Rhodes Island is still at a disadvantage and cannot pursue the wounded and retreating soldiers."

Sarkaz quickly reported the battle situation: "But many soldiers will not be able to return to the battlefield in a short time, and the morale of the mercenaries is somewhat broken."

"What happened?" Manfred asked, puzzled.

"Their leader, Hadreh, was attacked by a Sarkaz woman while pursuing the enemy. She was very good at hiding and was also very fast."

At this point, Sarkaz's tone clearly carried a hint of lingering fear: "Even when I was observing from a distance, I felt like I was about to be frozen by her murderous aura."

Hedley tried to fight back, but was beaten so badly he was powerless to resist, and one of his arms was almost dislocated.

Manfred took a deep breath and realized that the Sarkaz woman was Ascalon.

As both of them were apprentices of Theresis, he would never mistake this top assassin who had left Theresis's side to follow Theresia.

"The Pardoners actually let the assassins from the Tower of Babel go. Was this a dereliction of duty on their part, or was it intentional...?"

Manfred shook his head, interrupting his thoughts: "Never mind, where is Hedley now?"

"He is gathering the remaining mercenaries to continue the pursuit of the enemies."

"Let him come back. With the current strength of Rhodes Island and the Self-Defense Forces, he and a group of mercenaries cannot handle it alone."

After Manfred finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something else.

This battle involved more than just the ruler of the royal court, the Shapeshifter Cluster.

He turned and asked, "What was the outcome of the Blood Demon Lord's operation?"

Sarkaz seemed hesitant when Manfred asked about it.

"What exactly happened?" Manfred felt a sense of foreboding.

Sarkaz lowered his head and said timidly:

"The Great Khan... is very angry right now, to be precise, extremely angry."

Chapter 601 Blood Demons Aren't Necessarily Afraid of Garlic, But Little Cat Egg Rolls Are an Exception

Amiya shielded the Doctor firmly behind her as they swiftly traversed the streets of the Sadion district.

No one showed much joy despite the favorable outcome of the battle.

"The Blazing and Storm Assault Teams are waiting to rendezvous ahead, but the Sarkaz pursuers behind us still haven't shaken off."

Amiya calmly analyzed the situation: "The Sarkaz pursuers are acting strangely. They are not desperately trying to intercept us, but are maintaining a distant and elusive attitude as they follow behind."

The doctor nodded and said, "Your feeling is right. They are not chasing or killing, but driving them away."

Amiya frowned, racking her brains for a solution:

"Perhaps it could mean that after the Storm Commandos regroup, the two sides can join forces to completely crush the Sarkaz soldiers."

"No, Amiya."

The doctor shook his head and rejected the suggestion: "While battlefield command requires adaptability and should not be rigid, it also cannot change its strategy at the first sign of trouble."

That will only allow you to gradually fall into the opponent's rhythm.

“…I understand, Doctor.”

Amiya kept the doctor's teachings firmly in mind and continued to lead the team forward according to the original plan.

She soon saw Horn and the others waiting at the designated location.

"Everyone, follow me. We'll go to the rendezvous point to meet up with the main force of the self-rescue army, and then we'll retreat immediately!"

Without time to elaborate, Amiya briefly explained the mission objective and immediately led the way to continue the evacuation.

Chen Hun glanced around the group and then approached Amiya, reminding her:

"Qi Yan is not with you, which means his plan is still ongoing. We must leave the Sadien District immediately."

“I understand, Miss Chen.”

Amiya explained, "Our friends in the Self-Salvation Army have prepared a train that can take us into the central city."

The horn, wrapped in bandages and looking somewhat frightening, also came closer, supported by bagpipes.

Even with his injuries severe, Horn did not give up thinking:

“I’m afraid it will be difficult. I’ve noticed that the Sarkaz soldiers are behaving strangely these days. They’ve deployed a lot of manpower around the Sadion district.”

Horn carefully examined the young leader of Rhodes Island before him.

She didn't rush to say anything more, but waited for Amiya's decision.

Amiya did not disappoint the horn, immediately making her command stance clear:

“I’ve already realized that. Stay vigilant and proceed according to the original plan. If the Sarkaz soldiers try to encircle us, then forcefully create an opening.”

We cannot afford to get bogged down in a battleground that the enemy has already planned.

"Understood!" Horn's lips curled into a slight smile. "I trust you, Amiya of Rhodes Island. Command of the Storm Assault Team is now in your hands."

Amiya nodded seriously in agreement.

The group continued to move through the streets, with Shuiyue and Jici, who were responsible for covering the rear, constantly sending back intelligence and alerting everyone to the direction from which enemies were charging.

Despite being overwhelmed by the relentless pursuit, the group managed to avoid any casualties.

Just as Amiya was feeling a bit tired, she suddenly saw an unexpected person ahead of her.

"Miss Vina, how did you end up on the ground?"

"Amiya, the situation has changed. We can't go to the rendezvous point of the Sixth Self-Rescue Team!"

Vina looked terrible. After explaining, she instinctively covered her mouth to suppress the urge to vomit.

Amiya's expression changed: "The Self-Defense Forces' fighters have been exposed?"

In the group, Fester and Lolo were shocked and rushed forward:

"And what about them now..."

“They lost three soldiers,” Vina explained. “It was Qi Yan’s foresight that saved the lives of the rest.”

According to their account, they were attacked by a male Sarkaz, a...elegant but terrifying man who, with just one glance, caused the three warriors' blood to run wild, resulting in their deaths.

“Mr. Qi Yan?” Amiya looked back, somewhat confused. “But isn’t Mr. Qi Yan still at the factory playing around with those Sarkaz who imitate him?”

Vina gave a wry smile:

"He didn't show up himself, he just asked W and Arturo to bring over a bunch of rotten garlic."

I don't know what he was thinking, that he actually made the soldiers of the self-rescue army crush rotten garlic and smear it on their bodies, and then threw the garlic paste all over the room.

And it actually worked. The Sarkaz, with his refined tastes, ultimately chose not to kill them, faced with the smell of rotten garlic and the filthy Self-Defense Force soldiers.

Amiya: “…”

Forgetting his astonishment at Qi Yan's outrageous methods, Fester anxiously said:

"What about the remaining soldiers?"

Vina reassured them, "They are safe. Indra and the others have already left the rendezvous point and are heading to the train ahead of schedule."

I came to you to remind you that there's no time to waste; we must get on the train immediately and evacuate the Sadien district as quickly as possible.

Amiya made a decisive decision:

“We must change direction, Mr. Fester. Is there another way?”

Fester pointed in one direction: "There's an entrance to the underground in that abandoned factory over there. Once you go in, you can rendezvous with the commander's main force."

But before going in, there were no companions along the way to meet him.

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.

Currently, the team is exhausted from the pursuit by Sarkaz, and many players are even injured.

Without backup, it means they will have to face the Sarkaz's pursuit alone for a long time.

Vina gritted her teeth and subconsciously looked at the doctor.

The doctor simply watched Amiya silently.

“Mr. Fester, please lead the way.” Amiya’s expression was resolute. “Everyone, tighten the defensive line, protect the wounded, pay attention to formation changes, and immediately take over if you feel tired to recover your strength.”

"Doctor, the upcoming battle will be very difficult. I'd appreciate it if you could take command."

"no problem."

The doctor chuckled, took over command of the battlefield, and began issuing orders one by one:

"Huang and the bagpipes lead the way. Old Chen, get your Crimson Sky Sword ready. Now is not the time to conserve energy."

"Eldo, how long are you going to stay cooped up in the team?"

"We've been trying to contact them since we got to the city," Eldo nodded vigorously.

The doctor turned his head and looked at the 'spy' who had just been rescued from the group: