Arknights, but the family has fallen again

Maybe I can try harder myself?

PRTS continued to answer for Ott, saying into the headset, "Don't blame yourself, Medic. Given the conditions of a field hospital, you were able to perform the aortic dissection surgery for me, which already saved my life."

According to research from the player community, the doctor's surgery at the beginning of the story is most likely an aortic dissection surgery. There are many different types of aortic dissection, and some types require the implantation of an artificial mechanical valve after treatment.

Patients who have had valve replacements need to take medication for life and continue to monitor their blood indicators.

The drug is called... warfarin.

Ace approached the situation from a different perspective: "Then those battles before... weren't they!?"

"I lost only my life, not my talent."

PRTS's cold voice made Amiya's eyes red.

"Doc Otter..."

A familiar, warm hand reached deep into Amiya's long rabbit ears, which were bright red inside in the sunlight, and whose blood vessels and nerves could be seen.

"Doc Otter!"

The little donkey's face flushed red and he looked a little annoyed: "Don't play with my ears like that!"

Chapter 5: Disciple of the Sarkaz

Otter, whose given name is Otter, is a college student who happily took online classes for three years during a pandemic. He once casually mentioned to his roommates that "Otter" means otter. Coupled with the fact that he played "Arknights," Otter has been nicknamed "Doc Otter" by his cyber-savvy roommates.

As a cyber-ager, on the day of his time travel, Otto sat at his desk with his phone, fighting as a proxy while replaying the classic game Darkest Dungeon. He arrogantly believed he was still as strong as ever. He even tried to extinguish torches on Blood Moon difficulty to increase his drop rate, intending to start over from the old ways and reap the rewards.

However, facing the whistle of the Light Thief, he got so excited that he accidentally touched the mouse, causing the ghost to be triggered.

Accompanied by the ghost's words "Time is a circle, la la la la!"

In the novice level, a two-person team of three people is under high pressure!

Every strike of the sword was flaming, and the two bosses were sent away with a critical hit!

The agitated mood coupled with his frail body caused him to suffer heart failure in reality and he passed away.

When he woke up again, he saw Amiya reading out his nickname with a worried look on her face - Doc Otter.

Otto shook his head and put this unnecessary sadness behind him.

No time.

Du Bin was a little anxious: "The communication equipment has been restored. I have contacted the reconnaissance team and the corresponding action preparation team!"

"They encountered Sarkaz mercenaries!"

Ott's eyes moved slightly.

"Inform the operational reserve team that there's no need to defend the evacuation point; simply shake off the Sarkaz mercenaries. We've escaped unscathed, and our combat effectiveness is well-preserved."

He paused and said, "Transfer to the investigation team."

Dobin transferred the call to Ott and said, "Although you no longer remember... it is said that Scout, the captain of the reconnaissance team, once fought for you."

The quality of communication is not very good, and there is a lot of noise during the communication process.

But the information is not lost.

"...Shasha...The Reunion leader...Shasha...is incapacitated. Our forces are nearing their evacuation point."

"Don't fight too long, evacuate quickly."

"Doc Otter!?" The voice on the other end sounded a little surprised.

Scout is a veteran who fought under the Doctor during the Kazdel Civil War. Because of this, Otto can easily make him obey orders without using his golden finger.

"Doc Otter!? That bastard! Is that really the case!?" A petite demon girl yelled at Scout from across from him.

Sarkaz mercenaries, right?

"Sorry, W, the deal is off. Doc Otter's tactics. Same as always!" Scout raised his gun.

In the original story, the deal between the reconnaissance team and W was based on two simple facts: First, W needed to kill the current commander of the mercenaries in order to seize command of the Sarkaz mercenaries within the Reunion Movement.

The second one is a little more complicated...

After the Reunion Movement captured Chernobog, it was the Sarkaz mercenaries who were responsible for defending the city's perimeter. Rhodes Island's group, however, "broke through" W's defenses by moving in and out—twice.

From anyone's perspective, there are a lot of tricks involved.

In the original story, W needed a suitable excuse to explain to Tallulah both the transfer of command of the Sarkaz mercenaries and the repeated breaches of the Sarkaz defenses. This was a considerable challenge for her mind, which was excellent at tactical planning but questionable at strategic planning.

The plan W finally came up with was to strike a deal with the Scout team, where the Scout team would kill the Sarkaz commander, and he would then execute the reconnaissance team to get the job done.

"Let me talk to Otter!"

"This……"

"Scout! Give me the comm."

Now that Doc has returned to command, the tide of the battlefield has completely shifted! Perhaps all it takes is a few words from Doc Otter, and W will...

With this delusion in mind, Scout made a request to Ott: "Doc Otter, W wants to talk to you."

"Huh? Talk!?" W cursed again. "When have I ever used such polite words?"

"W?" Otto's dry voice reached the ears of the demon girl.

The Sarkaz girl lowered her beautiful eyes and paused before speaking: "...Forget it."

"Using a communication device to scold you from a distance is not very satisfying!" She said word by word. "Compared to this, I'd rather interrogate you face to face and break every bone in your body!"

She practically squeezed out the name through her teeth: "Dr. Ott!"

In order to prevent further harm to Amiya and the others, the PRTS's electronic voice sounded, communicating exclusively with W through Scout's device:

"During the days of memory loss, it was somewhat comforting to hear someone address me by my full name instead of a nickname."

"Amnesia!?" W's face showed some distorted expressions, "Don't lie! You clearly still recognize me, right?!"

"No. The way I address you comes from what Scout just said."

"Doc Otter! Amnesia!? What on earth is going on?" Scout was a little reluctant to believe it.

"It could be a syndrome caused by my awakening, or it could be the reason I was asleep. Anyway, there was a problem with my heart's aorta, and to ensure my survival, Rhode Island medical staff performed surgery on me."

"My memory has been permanently damaged."

"Based on what I heard earlier, W, perhaps you would be more willing to call this injury 'brain damage'."

"But, Scout, don't worry about it just yet. I only lost my memory."

Ott wasn't sure if Scout had shared the information with W. He had to repeat it to W: "The Reunion leader will be incapacitated for a short period of time. We are nearing our evacuation point. Scout, quickly finish your business and bring your team to the evacuation point."

"...Scout, get lost." It's hard to imagine W with such a melancholy expression on his face. "The deal's off."

Frankly speaking, this melancholic expression made her look more elegant than she actually was.

This is another interpretation of the so-called static beauty.

"If even Tallulah is pierced, then whatever you want... huh?"

W's eyes lit up: "I have a new idea!"

After learning the one-sided news that "even Tallulah was easily insulted by Doc Otter", W made another wrong judgment.

She said happily, "If Scout can lure my boss to Rhodes Island's retreat route during the retreat, then killing him that way will be just the same..."

PRTS's calm and measured voice once again interrupted W's delusions: "No. While no operators have died yet, the number of wounded has severely impacted our combat capabilities. Engaging in another battle under these circumstances is highly likely to result in casualties."

"Casualties!?" W's pretty face was filled with disbelief. "I kind of believe you really have lost your memory."

"That evil spirit from the Tower of Babel actually cares about casualties!?"

"The evil spirit of the Tower of Babel? I see. W, you once served under me, right?"

"Tsk."

"From the reaction, the answer is yes."

"So, at that time, you were one of my...frontline commanders?"

W got a little angry this time, she closed her mouth and thought to herself: Let's see what you can do this time.

"Silence is the best answer."

"W, I don't know if I've taught you this before, but I can teach you now. One of the key points of large-scale troop operations..."

"Love your soldiers like your own sons, and use them like mud."

"But now, I no longer command a large army. I am only a frontline commander. Every casualty will sharply reduce my available combat power. I must cherish every chess piece."

"Dr. Ott, end the call."

Chapter 6: No Matter What, Rhode Island is a Pharmaceutical Company

"Hello! Hello! Hello!" W angrily struggled with the communication device, saying, "Answer me, Otter!"

"Doc Otter has disconnected the communication." Scout also took back the communication device.

"Whether or not Doc Otter retains his memory, his judgment is absolute. It's time to say goodbye, W."

"Tsk!" The Sarkaz girl's face turned cold, and she threw an Originium bomb over.

Scout pulled the trigger, and an etched bullet detonated the Originium bomb in mid-air.

W pressed the detonator-like staff and said, "Never again!"

The mines that had been buried long ago suddenly exploded, and smoke and dust rose up, as if the two men had never spoken to each other.

In a hidden place, a male Sarkaz swordsman vaguely saw the "conversation" and "battle" between these two old acquaintances.

"Oh? That uniform... Rhodes Island?" Yan Ke thought thoughtfully.

While the Sarkaz mercenaries still maintained their organization, the swordsman had no immediate plans to leave. However, experienced Sarkaz mercenaries wouldn't wait until they "resigned" before looking for a new employer.

Yan Ke himself has been hesitating among many alternative candidates for a while.

Now it seems that this pharmaceutical company filled with Sarkaz might be a good choice.

Ok……

Pharmaceutical companies...

On the other side, at the evacuation point.

Behind a shelter, Ace looked up at the sky. The terrifying dark clouds had gradually dissipated.

He said: "The natural disaster seems to be over."

Otte nodded.

His orders came through the operators' headsets: "Do not let your guard down. Ace, lead your team to remain on alert."

"The wounded will gather here."

"The rest of you, clear the evacuation point and wait for the transport plane."

This clearing hadn't been damaged by the recent natural disaster, but it still bore traces of battle. If it were an emergency, a direct landing wouldn't be a problem. But there was still plenty of time, so it was best to clean it up.

"Doc Otter..." Amiya revealed a worried look: "You've rarely spoken along the way. Could it be that your throat is also...?"

Ott privately chatted: "No, there's nothing wrong with my throat. It's just... my sternum gets pulled when I speak normally."

"To operate on the aorta, the sternum must be split open."

"And repeatedly highlighting this in public is not good for Medic."

You have to know that this is about saving lives, and forcing the doctor who performed the operation to take responsibility feels a bit like a medical dispute.

Then, he broadcast: "PRTS is much more useful than my current throat. No operator will misunderstand my instructions."