In Arknights, Starting as Griseo

"In a moment, remember to act according to the plan. This time, we're mainly here to scout, so be careful not to be discovered."

"If you encounter danger, remember to send a signal."

Looking at the team members in front of her, Yelena's expression was serious and earnest as she instructed.

While resistance and missions would inevitably lead to casualties, whether from the perspective of an older sister or a captain, Yelena hoped that none of the people who followed her would be lost…

"Don't worry, Big Sister."

"We've been on so many missions together, we know the drill!"

"We know, we'll retreat immediately after scouting the information this time."

"Alright, then let's split up. No matter if we've gathered information or not, we'll meet at the designated spot when the time comes."

After casting a deep look at the familiar faces in front of her, Yelena waved her hand and turned to walk in the direction they had decided on earlier.

Watching their Big Sister's retreating back, everyone also started to move, those who needed to follow went along, and those who needed to split up did so.

Reunion Camp—

"It's already dark, and we still haven't found little Griseo. What if she ran outside the camp?" Alina paced anxiously in the tent, then looked at Talulah.

"I think that's likely… but Alina, you don't need to be too worried. That little one is, in a way, more capable than we imagine."

Seeing the anxious Alina, Talulah put down what she was holding and walked over to pat her shoulder to comfort her.

"Besides, didn't you say that Griseo has a Mister Knight protecting her? I don't know their exact strength, but from your description, they should be able to handle ordinary dangers without any problems."

"I know… I know all of that, it's just…"

Alina naturally knew everything Talulah had said, but the thought of her own child… facing unknown dangers outside made her unable to stop panicking.

ps: I'll try my best to write the second update quickly. Throw some votes my way!

Chapter 27: Chase and Escape

"...?"

Griseo, who had been squatting in the snow for an unknown amount of time, changed her posture upon hearing faint noises in the distance and poked her little head out to observe the situation.

When she confirmed that someone was approaching, a hint of helplessness flashed in the little loli's violet eyes.

Although there was a chance the approaching individuals could be enemies, based on the faint sounds, Griseo felt it was more likely to be members of the Yeti Squad.

For a moment, she could only think how coincidental it was… The forest was so vast, with many places to observe secretly, yet they almost ran into each other.

Even though being discovered at this time wouldn't result in her being sent back, Griseo could already imagine the guidance, care, and protection she would receive from the Yeti Squad.

If possible, she only wanted the guidance and care, not the protection. And if there was to be protection, it should be her protecting others.

"Mister Wolf…"

After Griseo called out silently, the red Mister Wolf appeared without a sound. He then skillfully picked up the little loli and quickly changed their location.

Moving to under a tree about ten meters away, he climbed the large tree with Griseo in his arms. After placing his princess steadily on the tree, he disappeared again.

Not long after the little loli had settled on the tree, she saw two familiar figures dressed in white overcoats, cautiously moving towards where she had just been, their weapons held ready, as if guarding against something.

Griseo wasn't surprised by this. After all, she had walked down that short stretch herself.

Due to the thick snow, the tracks were still there… It was perfectly normal for the meticulous Yetis to discover them and become vigilant.

Then, under Griseo's gaze, the two Yetis lunged at an empty spot. Both of them were slightly stunned, looking at the empty snow pit in front of them… They quickly looked up to scan the treetops.

Their actions caused the little loli to instinctively hide further behind the leaves…

"…"

After searching the area fruitlessly, the two Yetis stood in place and communicated with hand gestures.

To be honest, after operating in the Ursus snowfields for so long, this was the first time they had encountered such a strange situation.

First, the inexplicable appearance of what seemed to be footprints not far away, and then the tracks disappearing abruptly at the base of the tree… It was truly bizarre.

'Alright, let's continue with the mission.'

One of them patted his teammate's shoulder, made a gesture, and stopped dwelling on the matter, turning his gaze towards the direction of the mine.

Seeing his teammate's gesture, the other reluctantly gave up further inspection and also turned his gaze towards the brightly lit mine, observing and recording, roughly estimating the mine's structure and guard distribution.

Sitting on the tree and watching the two Yetis, Griseo had a rough idea of their mission this time: to gather as much information about the mine as possible to facilitate a future formal operation.

Upon this realization, she felt a pang of disappointment… and began to consider whether she should rendezvous with the Yeti Squad and rescue the people in the mine.

While Griseo was contemplating, a commotion suddenly broke out in the mine… Many of the patrolling guards were also mobilized, heading in one direction.

"What's going on? Did someone get discovered?"

"I don't know, but I didn't see any signal… Should we go and investigate?"

"Want to take a look?"

As Griseo noticed the commotion, two Yetis observing not far away also noticed. They frowned and began to whisper to each other.

"We shouldn't go over... we didn't see any signal at all. What if it's a trap?"

"You're right. Let's quickly estimate the terrain and situation and head back to the rendezvous point."

Griseo sat on a tree, relying on her keen hearing as a Fusion Warrior, and vaguely overheard the conversation below, falling into thought.

"Uncle Tyrant..."

She called out silently again, but this time Griseo wasn't summoning Mr. Wolf, but her new companion, Mr. Tyrant.

Upon receiving his princess's summons, the Scarlet Tyrant appeared out of thin air, floating beside Griseo, awaiting her command.

"Hmm..."

After the Tyrant appeared, Griseo didn't speak. Instead, she turned her head to look at him, then pointed in the direction of the source of the commotion in the mine.

"..."

Understanding Griseo's intention, the Tyrant nodded gently. Then, with a agility unbefitting his massive frame... he left without the two Yetis noticing at all, heading towards the source of the commotion...

This was Griseo's first time sending the Tyrant on a mission. However, since they couldn't share vision, she didn't know what was happening over there, nor how the Tyrant would handle it...

But, she trusted her companions, even her new ones... the little loli had immense faith that Uncle Tyrant would handle it well.

On the other side of the forest—

"The signal just dropped, damn it..."

"Stop talking, let's run... careful!"

As she spoke, Lois, pulling her companion, used the trees in the forest to narrowly dodge several arrows shot by the pursuing guards with crossbows.

After narrowly escaping the attack, the two stopped talking and focused their attention on the pursuit behind them.

But in a place covered by frost, it wasn't easy to shake off pursuers... not only could they not pick up speed, but there was also little they could do to hide their tracks.

If the signal were still active, they could have found a way to call for reinforcements from the strong Big Sister and other Yetis. But during the chase, the device was unfortunately dropped.

Now, the two could only place their hope on their other teammates noticing the anomaly here... or managing to reach Big Sister. Otherwise, they were very likely to be worn down and die here today.

"Whoosh—"

"Thwack—"

"Ngh... hmph."

The faint tearing sound and muffled groan from not far away made Lois's pupils contract as she fled, a flicker of panic and fear in her eyes.

"Leos... you!"

"Haha... cough It's nothing, just a minor injury. But I think we need to split up... otherwise, neither of us will make it out."

?

Leos chuckled lightly to comfort Lois's panic.

"No... how can Yetis abandon their teammates!"

"Whoosh whoosh—"

ps: I'm not very good at writing this kind of plot, which is why the update is a bit late. I don't know what you think. I'm so sleepy, goodnight. I'll try to write earlier tomorrow.

Chapter 28: Annihilation

Another wave of dark arrows attacked from behind...

"Lois!"

Watching the cold glint behind them, Leos, clutching his wound, didn't think twice. He pulled Lois into his arms, shielding her with his own body.

"Clang clang—"

However, the pain Leos expected didn't come. He keenly sensed that the cold wind that had been blowing through the forest suddenly stopped.

Then, the two Yetis quickly turned to look behind them...

This time, what they saw was no longer lights or enemies, but a large, sturdy, armor-clad red warrior.

And the two miraculously discovered that this warrior who had blocked the attack for them didn't seem to be human.

After all, no human only had an upper body and could float on the snow...

"..."

After blocking the attack for the two Yetis, the Tyrant didn't even glance at them. Instead, he stared directly at the enemy not far away... a cold glint flashed in his golden eyes.

The Tyrant would treat his little princess gently... but he had no mercy for invading enemies.

The next moment, black flames emerged from his armor. After avoiding the two Yetis, they spread outwards at extreme speed.

"Aaaah!"

Everything touched by the flames, whether it was trees or enemies, instantly turned into black ash and drifted away.

After clearing a small area, the Tyrant materialized his crimson greatsword and charged at the remaining enemies with extreme speed.

What followed was a one-sided "cleanup"...

"Gah... this guy is so strong. And why is he saving us?"

Hearing this, Lois smacked Leos on the head and said irritably, "Alright, stop messing around. We'll settle this later. How's your injury? I'll get you out of here quickly."

After speaking, Lois took a deep look at the situation behind her before quickly supporting Leos and continuing to move forward.

Although she had no idea what this suddenly appearing red half-body warrior was, she knew very well that this was a great opportunity to escape.

If they seized it, perhaps she and her companions would make it out alright this time...

"..."

Sensing that the two had left, the Tyrant, still in the midst of battle, merely glanced at them calmly, showing no significant reaction.

Unlike that Knight fellow, he was better at and preferred fighting and destruction over protecting.

However... upon thinking of his princess, his swordsmanship faltered slightly. He then abandoned his "cat-and-mouse" mentality and became a little more serious.

After estimating the distance to the two Yetis, he plunged his crimson greatsword into the ground. Within a hundred-meter radius, the earth cracked, magma flowed, and black flames annihilated everything.

"!"

The two Yetis, who hadn't gotten far, felt the terrifying heat from behind them and turned to look...

What they saw next was a scene they would never forget. In the dark forest, indistinct black flames danced, red magma flowed on the ground, and everything in sight was instantly cleared.

Only the scarlet warrior remained standing in the distance...

"Gulp..."

Staring at the hellish scene before them, the two swallowed with difficulty. Then, their eyes met the Tyrant's golden gaze, and their hearts sank once more.