Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Just as both sides were poised to clash, Skadi, who had been observing the entire exchange, stepped forward and placed her hand on Typhon's shoulder:

"Wait, I hear singing."

At the same time, a burst of electronic static came from the portable base station on Captain Ursus's waist.

"The 3rd squad has been attacked by... a large number of enemies with long-range... weapons. Requesting... backup!"

The sound was intermittent, indicating that there was serious signal interference in this area.

Captain Ursus decisively waved his hand and gave the order:

"Take this prisoner and the whole army will regroup!"

Having said that, he stood there, watching Typhon give his final reminder:

"Leave now, or you will become enemies of Ursus if you delay our army."

Typhon, too lazy to bother with this madman from Ursus, turned to Skadi and asked:

What kind of singing did you hear?

Skadi listened intently for a moment, her brow furrowing slightly:

"That song sounded like a cry, praising how the wind and snow swallowed everything, and how the blood-bound twins died in the cold iron, living and dying together."

Upon hearing Skadi's description, Typhon's expression immediately changed.

She turned to look at the departing Ursus troops and called out:

"Don't go there! That's the fallen Snow Ritual!"

Chapter 993 The Fallen Snow Sacrifice

Typhon's reminder had no effect whatsoever.

Ursus's troops only obey one person's orders; they will only carry out the captain's previous order until the captain gives the order.

Captain Ursus paused in his departing steps, turned back, and said:

"Thank you for reminding us, but we are here precisely to eliminate the crisis."

“You have no idea of ​​the dangers ahead!” Typhon said urgently. “Without the right means, we cannot destroy the Fallen Snow Sacrifice. If you perish in the snowstorm, you will only become part of the crisis.”

"Sarkaz, put away your naivety and stupidity."

Captain Ursus's voice was icy: "Is Sami's decay corroding your mind?"

"What do you mean?"

"The paradigm of purification and collapse is not unique to the ancient traditions of the Sami; Ursus is also on the path, and this is one of our tasks on this trip."

Having said that, Captain Ursus had no intention of lingering any longer and quickly caught up with his team.

Typhon gritted his teeth, but did not rush forward rashly.

She wanted to save people and stop these Ursus from taking risks, but she knew that communicating with this group was too difficult, and the danger of falling into the Snow Sacrifice was imminent. At this time, continuing the conflict would only make the situation worse.

"I don't understand."

Skadi spoke up, "Judging from what those Ursus people said, they also want to fight the crisis in the Icefield, and their goals coincide with Sami's. Why did things escalate to this point?"

"Those Ursusians are all war-crazed lunatics, don't try to understand them," Typhon said angrily.

Seeing this, Skadi did not elaborate further.

She could tell Typhon was furious.

Just then, a gust of cold wind blew by, swirling snowflakes that pelted the two of them.

"Prejudice, exclusion, evolutionary struggle."

"Who is speaking?!"

Skadi let out a loud shout.

Typhon was startled and nervously nocked his bow, looking around nervously.

"Nothing's wrong?"

Typhon quickly confirmed that the place was safe and asked doubtfully, "Aren't you being too nervous?"

Skadi frowned, gradually realizing something was wrong.

That voice didn't come from the outside world, but... from the depths of her own heart.

It was as if there was an unknown entity quietly sharing its views with her.

"There's nothing unusual around here, but Skadi, if you hear any strange noises again, don't answer!"

Typhon sternly warned Skadi how dangerous her actions were.

Skadi nodded silently.

Seeing that Skadiken listened to his advice, Typhon didn't say much and began to think hard about the current crisis:

“We must pursue them. Besides rescuing the captured Sami, we also need to prevent any accidents from happening to the Ursus. If they really perish in the snowstorm of Fallen Snow Sacrifice, they will become a major hidden danger on the ice plains.”

“That Ursus man just said he has a purification method similar to your Sami’s,” Skadi reminded her.

"Ursus is also one of the nations fighting against evil, and I believe they have their own methods."

Typhon gazed at the snow-covered ground littered with the chaotic footprints of the Ursus team and said in a deep voice, "But I don't believe they can really do better than Sami, after all, Sami has the protection of the Father of Ancestral Spirits."

“Alright, as you wish,” Skadi reminded her, “but you’d better tell me about the fallen Snow Sacrifice first. I need information about the enemy before we engage in battle.”

“We encountered a Snow Priest before and obtained her cipher tablet. In fact, the Snow Priests who fell were the same in life. They manipulated the wind and snow, listened to dangers, and protected a certain tribe.”

Typhon led the way while explaining: "But those who have been fighting against evil for many years are often more easily devoured than ordinary people, and the fall of a Snow Priest will cause her tribe to be lost as well."

only……"

"Just what?"

"Logically speaking, Xue Si should have two close bodyguards, Shuang Mu and Xue Pin. If Xue Si encounters any problems, Shuang Mu and Xue Pin will step in to purify her."

At this point, Typhon couldn't help but sigh.

She said regretfully, "But now it seems that this Snow Sacrifice's Frost Male and Snow Female have failed."

Ahead of the two, in the rapidly marching Ursus column, an intelligence officer approached the captain and reported:

"The two girls behind are still following."

Captain Ursus sighed, "The aliens living in Sami have also picked up Sami's stubbornness. Let's not worry about them for now."

"Captain, this is against military regulations," the intelligence officer said in a deep voice.

“They’re still young, old Joey. They look about the same age as your son and my daughter,” Captain Ursus said softly.

The intelligence officer said nothing more and turned back to continue keeping an eye on Typhon and his companion behind them.

The two sides continued forward on the snow, one in front of the other.

Captain Ursus only stopped when he saw the raging white storm ahead and waved to signal the troops behind him to slow down.

"Intelligence officers, step forward and gather information."

"Warlocks and archers, take your positions. Gunners, take your positions. The elite vanguard will advance in formation, while the shield guards will defend the flanks."

"All troops, advance!"

With Captain Ursus's orders given, the team quickly mobilized and cautiously but resolutely ventured into the snowy landscape.

Typhon and his companion caught up from behind. Looking at the surging white storm before them, Typhon frowned, squatted down, and grabbed a handful of snowflakes.

After carefully considering the situation for a moment, her expression became even more serious:

"It was at least a tribe of a hundred people."

“I can try to cut in and behead the fallen Snow Sacrifice.”

Skadi looked at the snow tracks that had been quickly erased by the wind and snow, and stopped thinking about the voice she had just heard.

"I can help you cover the retreat, but pay attention to my instructions. There are some contaminated areas that you absolutely must not approach."

After a brief discussion of tactics, the two resolutely plunged into the white storm.

Her vision was obscured by the endless vastness, and only the howling of the cold wind continued in her ears. Snowflakes swallowed Skadi's legs and feet, and this land seemed to be preventing her from moving forward.

"Disasters and chaos, only exploration will suffice."

The voice from the bottom of my heart rang out again.

Skadi raised her hand to cover her face, silently braving the wind and snow as she continued forward.

"Ethnic groups, migration."

The voice sounded again.

But at the same time, Skadi heard two other voices.

“Faeta”.

"Skadi, get out of the way!"

One voice came from the icy plain beneath their feet, and another voice came from their companions beside them.

Skadi had no time to think and dodged to the side.

The icy blue blade grazed Skadi's cheek, slicing a gruesome gash in the snow.

The attacker wore dark silver armor and a mask that obscured his face, but the antlers on his head proved that he was also a resident of the Sami lineage.

Another whooshing sound came as the arrow pierced through the white snow and reached Skadi's brow.

The sound of the bowstring vibrating echoed.

Typhon intercepted the incoming arrow with a single shot.

"Sorry, it seems I misjudged the situation."

Typhon's expression was complicated, her peach-colored eyes filled with pain and regret: "The Frost Male and Snow Female of the Snow Sacrifice did indeed fail, but they did not rest in peace; they fell with the Snow Sacrifice."

Skadi took off her greatsword and gently planted it in the snow, her gaze fixed on the warrior before her.

She said softly, "Typhon, as a hunter, you are too emotional. Don't let everything you've been through affect you."

"...Thank you."

Typhon took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the various emotions in his eyes.

The bowstring emitted a strong, powerful creaking sound.

“Skadi, you focus on fighting the Frost Ox. I'll handle the Snow Maidens that are ambushing from the snow.”

"Thirty seconds."

Skadi gave her estimated time, and in the next instant, her longsword danced.

The earth trembled amidst the wind and snow.

The surging snowflakes rose like waves, engulfing the sword-wielding warrior in the fierce wind.

Chapter 994 Paradigm

Monroe felt as if the white snow and wind around him had transformed into giant hands, trying their best to tear his body to pieces.

But he still stood there, his steps firm.

"Captain, the left flank has been attacked by the enemy; it's the tainted bodies of the Sami people."

"Captain, we have contacted the troops at the front. They have lost 30% of their men, all their equipment has malfunctioned, and thirteen of them are bleeding black blood."

"Captain, four intelligence officers lost vital signs in the same area at the same time."

The confusing news overwhelmed Monroe.

Without the slightest confusion, Monroe gave the order cleanly and decisively:

"Tighten the front line, and after rendezvous with the forward troops, immediately proceed to the location where the intelligence officer lost contact. Once that area enters the artillery's firing range, immediately launch a saturation attack."

The team broke through the wind and snow, without getting entangled with the scattered, stained bodies around them.

Before long, Monroe's team successfully reunited with another team in the snowstorm.