Arknights: Rise from Ember

Rhodes Island meets Lungmen’s leader Wei to head off a disaster after Talulah detaches Chernobog’s core plate and steers it toward the city. Ch’en resigns from the Guard to move without orders and makes for Chernobog while Amiya leads squads through blockades and secures routes for evacuees. Patriot makes a last advance against Amiya in the frozen districts and falls. Memories and testimony expose how Kashchey manipulated Talulah and fueled her rage. Rhodes Island and Lungmen coordinate a strike on the control hub. Amiya reaches the tower, reads the emotions inside Talulah, and names the hidden hand. Ch’en confronts Talulah and stops the roaring flare while operators sever the city link to prevent a collision. Reunion loses command and begins to scatter. Talulah is taken alive into Rhodes Island custody while the mastermind slips away. Lungmen stands and Rhodes Island keeps its neutral role.