Windscoot does year-round armed escort work in Shangshu and its surrounding areas in Yan. He came to Rhodes Island for Oripathy treatment, and signed a cooperation agreement to expand his escort business, providing medicine transportation and talent recommendation services to Rhodes Island.
ASPD +50, DEF +55%
Mastery 3 · SP cost 18 · Initial SP 10 · Duration 15sAttack Range expands and attacks 2 enemies simultaneously. Every attack deals 200% ATK as Physical damage, and attacks cannot be dodged
Mastery 3 · SP cost 40 · Initial SP 15 · Duration 25sWhen Trait ATK increase reaches its maximum, each attack is followed by an additional attack of 43% ATK
Thirty-two, then thirty... three? Oh, Doctor? Wait, where was I? Hmm, I've been away half an hour? No worries, almost done. The fiftieth document from the left... one, two... don't worry, I'm the best counter at my escort association.
In this line of work, encountering odd clients comes with the territory. There was this one time when I was hired to escort a gentleman, he insisted I carry him on my back down a muddy road. I agreed, but said only after terminating our escort contract, because I couldn't defend him while carrying someone on my back.
Doctor, take some of these. My family came by during their escort job and brought me some treats from back home. What? We're under attack? Wait, you mean... them? Uh, hey, don't smoke on the landship. Put your shoes on and mind your manners! Don't glare at people like that! Ahem, Doctor... let me introduce you to my family.
I'll ask the local bandit boss about the situation here. No, we're not exactly friends, but we sort of pay this toll of theirs. Does that sound like we're in cahoots with the bandits? Hahah, it's just a way we can both make a living. Nobody wants unnecessary bloodshed, if we can help it.
I got the crystals on my hand from a highwayman. His legs were shaking and I thought I could talk him out of it, but his mind was made up. When I discarded his Originium explosive, we both got caught in the blast. In the end, I left him some money for his sick child's treatment. As for my own condition, I got used to it long ago.
Not every bandit manages to make the move to an honest escort life. Some have walked the way of the bandit for too long to change, many of them were aunts and uncles who watched me grow up. I couldn't look them in the eye when I had to show them out, but people must keep moving forward, right?
What are you eating? Give me a bite; I haven't eaten yet. Ran into a righteous volunteer on the way, he was collecting relief funds for his hometown that got hit by a Catastrophe, so I gave him all my money. A scam? Maybe, but I don't need more money than I can spend, and I can always sock him if it turns out he was lying. It's not like I'll ever starve with you around.
My swords? This one was given by my adoptive mother. The other was hers—she threw it in my face the day she left. The blood was everywhere. I had tried to convince her to retire from banditry and join the escort business, but she saw it as a betrayal. People... when goals differ, they are quick to call it treachery. She raised me, after all.
[Rhodes Island Assistance Log] Rhodes Island's Medical Department received an unusual request for help. A patient had given up on her plans to continue school in Leithanien, but received a sum of money this morning from an unknown source, accompanied by a note haphazardly filled with misspellings of 'Schulgeld'—'Tuition fees' in Leithanian. Oddly enough, she asked her acquaintances for any information on where the money came from, to no avail. We later came to learn that the only time she might bump into a stranger is when she practices her violin every morning. So on the next day, we tried waiting by the open space where she was practicing, just to see if her benefactor would show up. As the violin played, a window from the adjacent Training Room opened up. We ran over and looked in, only to startle Operator Windscoot, who was quietly training. 'Ah... hah, I don't get music, but I like it. My tail goes everywhere every time I hear her violin, like I'm tipsy. So when I heard she couldn't further her studies, I just impulsively...' The investigation into this international act of chivalry stopped here, with a gratifying finale: The patient accepted Windscoot's assistance, and they both agreed he would get his money back in a few years, with Rhodes Island serving as the intermediary. Windscoot also sincerely accepted our boss's criticism over this small disturbance. This was actually not the first time he had done a quiet act of 'charity'! 'When you're always wandering, upholding justice is the name of the game.' Operator Windscoot spread out his hands like it was the natural thing to do, with no apparent intention to reflect on his headstrong actions.
'A-Ahem! Uncles and aunties, if you insist on having the youth chime in, then look at these two numbers on the wall. Which one is bigger, and by how much?' 'That's 1 above and 5 below. 5's obviously bigger than 1!' 'Bah, you should be looking at the first number. 4 on top, 3 below. Top one's bigger!' 'Hahaha! Makes sense. Well, I won't keep you all guessing. The numbers above are the Gang of Justice's income for the year, while the numbers below are the escort firm's.' 'Aiya! Which one's bigger then?!' 'Look, isn't the bottom number longer than the one on top? Our escort firm earns way more than when we were still in the gang. Almost ten times as much! ...Basically, it's a TON of money! Look, everyone. It's possible to walk the right path and have a good life! ...Y-You guys agree, right?' The dinner table observes a moment of silence before bursting into laughter. 'Hahaha! Just look at this brat, working his ass off because he's scared we'll go back to being bandits! I hope you aren't spending all your time worrying about that?!' '...Haha, of course not. I'll drink first as a toast to all your hard work in the coming year!' —A conversation from the escort firm's annual new year's eve dinner
SOMETHING BIG IN STORE?! Additionally, the infamous Gang of Justice, known for their efficient intimidation tactics and record of 32 robberies in three days without a single casualty under their belt, has not attempted any robberies for 15 days straight. An informant who wishes to remain anonymous claims a Gang of Justice member told him they're about to 'score big', but no one knows what the gang has in store, when other gangs have been keeping a low profile with the current spotlight on highway robbery investigations. —Excerpt from the first March issue of 'Shancheng's Jianghu tip-offs' TURNING A NEW LEAF OR UP TO SOMETHING WORSE? A new flag with 'Escort' written on it hangs at the foot of a mountain, and behind it stands a group of fierce, familiar faces—members of the Gang of Justice who claimed they would 'score big'. Are these brigands possibly planning to pivot into armed escort work?! This writer approached them to pose the question, only to discover their fee is abnormally low for such services. Is this a front for something more sinister? Will their clients find their pockets emptied after taking up their cheap offer? —Excerpt from the third March issue of 'Shancheng's Jianghu tip-offs' MYSTERIOUS FELINE RETURNS After two weeks, the Gang of Justice's escort team has returned to the foot of the mountain. The former bandits actually handed over the entrusted goods to the consignee and received their reward without any shenanigans? It is worth noting that the escort team is led by a young yet unfamiliar face, absent from the history of the gang's various activities. An informant tells us this person used to live with the gang, goes by 'Windscoot' in the jianghu, and returned to the gang after having left for several years. Is this individual related to the Gang of Justice's sudden transformation from bandits into a formal escort firm? This writer shall continue to keep a close eye on the matter. —Excerpt from the second April issue of 'Shancheng's Jianghu tip-offs'
Wiš'adel6★ · Sniper
Wulfenite5★ · Specialist
Xingzhu5★ · Supporter
Yato2★ · Vanguard
Yu6★ · Defender
Zima5★ · Vanguard
Zima the Raging Tide6★ · Guard
Zuo Le6★ · Guard
'Justice Knight'1★ · Sniper
12F2★ · Caster
Aak6★ · Specialist
Absinthe5★ · Caster
Aciddrop4★ · Sniper
Adnachiel3★ · Sniper
Akafuyu5★ · Guard
Akkord4★ · Caster
Alanna5★ · Supporter
Alliance/Supportive Operator4★ · Supporter
Almond5★ · Specialist
Ambriel4★ · Sniper
Amiya5★ · Caster
Andreana5★ · Sniper
Angelina6★ · Supporter
Ansel3★ · Medic
Aosta5★ · Sniper
April5★ · Sniper
Archetto6★ · Sniper
Arene4★ · Guard
Aroma5★ · Caster
Asbestos5★ · Defender
Ascalon6★ · Specialist
Ash6★ · Sniper
Ashlock5★ · Defender
Astesia5★ · Guard
Astgenne5★ · Caster
Astgenne the Lightchaser6★ · Supporter
Aurora5★ · Defender
Ayerscarpe5★ · Guard
Bagpipe6★ · Vanguard
Bassline5★ · Defender
Beagle3★ · Defender
Beanstalk4★ · Vanguard
Beehunter4★ · Guard
Beeswax5★ · Caster
Bellone6★ · Guard
Bena5★ · Specialist
Bibeak5★ · Guard
Bison5★ · Defender
Blacknight5★ · Vanguard
Blaze6★ · Guard
Blaze the Igniting Spark6★ · Caster
Blemishine6★ · Defender
Blitz5★ · Defender
Blue Poison5★ · Sniper
Bobbing5★ · Supporter
Botani5★ · Supporter
Breeze5★ · Medic
Brigid5★ · Sniper
Broca5★ · Guard
Bryophyta5★ · Guard
Bubble4★ · Defender
Cairn5★ · Defender
Cantabile5★ · Vanguard
Caper4★ · Sniper
Cardigan3★ · Defender
Carnelian6★ · Caster
Castle-31★ · Guard
Catapult3★ · Sniper
Catherine5★ · Supporter
Cement5★ · Defender
Ceobe6★ · Caster
Ceylon5★ · Medic
Ch'en6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Dawnstreak6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Holungday6★ · Sniper
Chestnut4★ · Medic
Chiave5★ · Vanguard
Chilchuck5★ · Vanguard
Chongyue6★ · Guard
Civilight Eterna6★ · Supporter
Click4★ · Caster
Cliffheart5★ · Specialist
Closure6★ · Vanguard
Coldshot5★ · Sniper
CONFESS-471★ · Vanguard
Contrail4★ · Specialist
Conviction4★ · Guard
Corroserum5★ · Caster
Courier4★ · Vanguard
Crackborne5★ · Defender
Croissant5★ · Defender
Crownslayer6★ · Specialist
Cuora4★ · Defender
Cutter4★ · Guard
Czerny5★ · Defender
Dagda5★ · Guard
Deepcolor4★ · Supporter
Degenbrecher6★ · Guard
Delphine5★ · Caster
Diamante5★ · Caster
Dobermann4★ · Guard
Doc5★ · Guard
Dorothy6★ · Specialist
Dur-nar4★ · Defender
Durin2★ · Caster
Dusk6★ · Caster
Earthspirit4★ · Supporter
Ebenholz6★ · Caster
Ela6★ · Specialist
Elysium5★ · Vanguard
Enforcer5★ · Specialist
Entelechia6★ · Guard
Erato5★ · Sniper
Estelle4★ · Guard
Ethan4★ · Specialist
Eunectes6★ · Defender
Executor5★ · Sniper
Executor the Ex Foedere6★ · Guard
Exusiai6★ · Sniper
Exusiai the New Covenant6★ · Specialist
Eyjafjalla6★ · Caster
Eyjafjalla the Hvít Aska6★ · Medic
Fang3★ · Vanguard
Fang the Fire-Sharpened5★ · Vanguard
Fartooth6★ · Sniper
FEater5★ · Specialist
Fiammetta6★ · Sniper
Figurino5★ · Specialist
Firewatch5★ · Sniper
Firewhistle5★ · Defender
Flamebringer5★ · Guard
Flametail6★ · Vanguard
Flint5★ · Guard
Folinic5★ · Medic
Franka5★ · Guard
Friston-31★ · Defender
Frost5★ · Specialist
Frostleaf4★ · Guard
Fuze5★ · Guard
GALLUS²1★ · Caster
Gavial4★ · Medic
Gavial the Invincible6★ · Guard
Gitano4★ · Caster
Gladiia6★ · Specialist
Glaucus5★ · Supporter
Gnosis6★ · Supporter
Goldenglow6★ · Caster
Gracebearer5★ · Guard
Grain Buds5★ · Supporter
Grani5★ · Vanguard
Gravel4★ · Specialist
GreyThroat5★ · Sniper
Greyy4★ · Caster
Greyy the Lightningbearer5★ · Sniper
Gummy4★ · Defender
Hadiya5★ · Guard
Harmonie5★ · Caster
Harold5★ · Medic
Haruka6★ · Supporter
Haze4★ · Caster
Heavyrain5★ · Defender
Heidi5★ · Supporter
Hellagur6★ · Guard
Hibiscus3★ · Medic
Hibiscus the Purifier5★ · Medic
Highmore5★ · Guard
Ho'olheyak6★ · Caster
Hoederer6★ · Guard
Honeyberry5★ · Medic
Horn6★ · Defender
Hoshiguma6★ · Defender
Hoshiguma the Breacher6★ · Defender
Humus4★ · Guard
Hung5★ · Defender
Iana5★ · Specialist
Ifrit6★ · Caster
Indigo4★ · Caster
Indra5★ · Guard
Ines6★ · Vanguard
Insider5★ · Sniper
Irene6★ · Guard
Iris5★ · Caster
Istina5★ · Supporter
Jackie4★ · Guard
Jaye4★ · Specialist
Jessica4★ · Sniper
Jessica the Liberated6★ · Defender
Jieyun5★ · Sniper
Ju5★ · Sniper
Kafka5★ · Specialist
Kal'tsit6★ · Medic
Kal'tsit Esperanta6★ · Medic
Kazemaru5★ · Specialist
Kestrel5★ · Vanguard
Kichisei5★ · Sniper
Kirara5★ · Specialist
Kirin R Yato6★ · Specialist
Kjera5★ · Caster
Kroos3★ · Sniper
Kroos the Keen Glint5★ · Sniper
La Pluma5★ · Guard
Laios5★ · Guard
Lancet-21★ · Medic
Lappland5★ · Guard
Lappland the Decadenza6★ · Caster
Lava3★ · Caster
Lava the Purgatory5★ · Caster
Lee6★ · Specialist
Leizi5★ · Caster
Leizi the Thunderbringer6★ · Guard
Lemuen6★ · Sniper
Leonhardt5★ · Caster
Lessing6★ · Guard
Leto5★ · Guard
Lin6★ · Caster
Ling6★ · Supporter
Liskarm5★ · Defender
Logos6★ · Caster
Lord/Sharp6★ · Guard
Lucilla5★ · Supporter
Lumen6★ · Medic
Lunacub5★ · Sniper
Luo Xiaohei4★ · Guard
Lutonada4★ · Defender
Magallan6★ · Supporter
Manticore5★ · Specialist
Mantra6★ · Caster
Marcille6★ · Caster
Matoimaru4★ · Guard
Matsukiri5★ · Vanguard
Matterhorn4★ · Defender
May4★ · Sniper
Mayer5★ · Supporter
Mechanist6★ · Defender
Melanite5★ · Sniper
Melantha3★ · Guard
Meteor4★ · Sniper
Meteorite5★ · Sniper
Midnight3★ · Guard
Minimalist5★ · Caster
Mint5★ · Caster
Misery6★ · Specialist
Miss.Christine5★ · Caster
Mitm5★ · Vanguard
Mizuki6★ · Specialist
Młynar6★ · Guard
Mon3tr6★ · Medic
Morgan5★ · Guard
Mostima6★ · Caster
Mountain6★ · Guard
Mousse4★ · Guard
Mr. Nothing5★ · Specialist
Mudrock6★ · Defender
Muelsyse6★ · Vanguard
Mulberry5★ · Medic
Mutsumi Wakaba5★ · Specialist
Myrrh4★ · Medic
Myrtle4★ · Vanguard
Narantuya6★ · Sniper
Nasti6★ · Supporter
Nearl5★ · Defender
Nearl the Radiant Knight6★ · Guard
Necrass6★ · Caster
Nian6★ · Defender
Nightingale6★ · Medic
Nightmare5★ · Caster
Nine-Colored Deer5★ · Supporter
Noir Corne2★ · Defender
Nowell5★ · Medic
Nyamu Yūtenji5★ · Guard
Nymph6★ · Caster
Odda5★ · Guard
Orchid3★ · Supporter
Pallas6★ · Guard
Paprika5★ · Medic
Papyrus5★ · Medic
Passenger6★ · Caster
Penance6★ · Defender
Pepe6★ · Guard
Perfumer4★ · Medic
Perfumer the Distilled5★ · Supporter
Phantom6★ · Specialist
Philae5★ · Defender
PhonoR-01★ · Supporter
Pinecone4★ · Sniper
Pith5★ · Caster
Pith6★ · Caster
Platinum5★ · Sniper
Plume3★ · Vanguard
Podenco4★ · Supporter
Poncirus5★ · Vanguard
Popukar3★ · Guard
Pozëmka6★ · Sniper
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Pramanix the Prerita6★ · Caster
Projekt Red5★ · Specialist
Provence5★ · Sniper
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Ptilopsis5★ · Medic
Pudding4★ · Caster
Purestream4★ · Medic
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Qanipalaat5★ · Caster
Qiubai6★ · Guard
Quartz4★ · Guard
Quercus5★ · Supporter
Raidian6★ · Supporter
Raidian6★ · Supporter
Rangers2★ · Sniper
Rathalos S Noir Corne5★ · Guard
Ray6★ · Sniper
Record Keeper5★ · Medic
Reed5★ · Vanguard
Reed the Flame Shadow6★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Caster3★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Caster4★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Defender3★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Defender4★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Guard4★ · Guard
Reserve Operator - Logistics3★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Medic4★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Melee3★ · Vanguard
Reserve Operator - Sniper3★ · Sniper
Reserve Operator - Sniper4★ · Sniper
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Reserve Operator - Supporter4★ · Supporter
Reserve Operator - Vanguard4★ · Vanguard
Ripresa5★ · Caster
Roberta4★ · Supporter
Robin5★ · Specialist
Rockrock5★ · Caster
Rope4★ · Specialist
Rosa6★ · Sniper
Rose Salt5★ · Medic
Rosmontis6★ · Sniper
Saga6★ · Vanguard
Saileach6★ · Vanguard
Sakiko Togawa6★ · Guard
Sand Reckoner5★ · Supporter
Sankta Miksaparato6★ · Defender
Santalla5★ · Caster
Saria6★ · Defender
Savage5★ · Guard
Scavenger4★ · Vanguard
Scene5★ · Supporter
Schwarz6★ · Sniper
Senshi5★ · Defender
Sesa5★ · Sniper
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Shalem5★ · Defender
Shamare5★ · Supporter
Sharp5★ · Guard
Sharp6★ · Guard
Shaw4★ · Specialist
Shining6★ · Medic
Shirayuki4★ · Sniper
Shu6★ · Defender
Sideroca5★ · Guard
Siege6★ · Vanguard
Silence5★ · Medic
Silence the Paradigmatic6★ · Supporter
SilverAsh6★ · Guard
SilverAsh the Reignfrost6★ · Vanguard
Skadi6★ · Guard
Skadi the Corrupting Heart6★ · Supporter
Skybox5★ · Sniper
Skyfire5★ · Caster
Snegurochka4★ · Vanguard
Snow Hunter5★ · Sniper
Snowsant5★ · Specialist
Sora5★ · Supporter
Specter5★ · Guard
Specter the Unchained6★ · Specialist
Spot3★ · Defender
Spuria5★ · Specialist
Stainless6★ · Supporter
Steward3★ · Caster
Stormeye5★ · Sniper
Stormeye6★ · Sniper
Surfer5★ · Vanguard
Surtr6★ · Guard
Sussurro4★ · Medic
Suzuran6★ · Supporter
Swire5★ · Guard
Swire the Elegant Wit6★ · Specialist
Tachanka5★ · Guard
Taraxacum5★ · Medic
Tecno5★ · Caster
Tequila5★ · Guard
Terra Research Commission1★ · Sniper
Texas5★ · Vanguard
Texas the Omertosa6★ · Specialist
Thorns6★ · Guard
Thorns the Lodestar6★ · Specialist
THRM-EX1★ · Specialist
Tin Man5★ · Specialist
Tippi5★ · Specialist
Titi6★ · Medic
Toddifons5★ · Sniper
Tomimi5★ · Caster
Totter4★ · Sniper
Touch5★ · Medic
Touch6★ · Medic
Tragodia6★ · Supporter
Tsukinogi5★ · Supporter
Tulip5★ · Vanguard
Tulip6★ · Vanguard
Tuye5★ · Medic
Typhon6★ · Sniper
U-Official1★ · Supporter
Uika Misumi5★ · Supporter
Ukusik5★ · Medic
Ulpianus6★ · Guard
Umiri Yahata5★ · Specialist
Underflow5★ · Defender
Utage4★ · Guard
Valarqvin5★ · Supporter
Vanilla3★ · Vanguard
Varkáris5★ · Guard
Vendela5★ · Medic
Verdant4★ · Specialist
Vermeil4★ · Sniper
Vetochki5★ · Defender
Vigil6★ · Vanguard
Vigna4★ · Vanguard
Vina Victoria6★ · Guard
Virtuosa6★ · Supporter
Viviana6★ · Guard
Viy6★ · Caster
Vulcan5★ · Defender
Vulpisfoglia6★ · Vanguard
W6★ · Sniper
Waai Fu5★ · Specialist
Wang6★ · Specialist
Wanqing5★ · Vanguard
Warfarin5★ · Medic
Warmy5★ · Caster
Weedy6★ · Specialist
Whislash5★ · Guard
Whisperain5★ · Medic
Wild Mane5★ · Vanguard
Wind Chimes5★ · Guard
Windflit5★ · SupporterOnce I no longer have to worry about the escort association, I want to go wander the jianghu, to see what's out there. Want to come along, Doctor? Where to? Haven't thought about it yet. What matters is wandering free like a fowlbeast, traveling only with my two swords, drawing them at the first sign of injustice, and drinking and singing to my heart's delight.
Want some dried plums, Doctor? I always eat one when I get sleepy on the night shift. A piece of green plum with no sugar added works better than pinching my thigh. Haha, look at your face! You look like the plum just bit you.
You're the Doctor of Rhodes Island? I've heard so much about you. I sign this, and you'll be an official friend of Windscoot. Any help you might need, just— er... no, I know how to write my name. It's—where do I sign?
My eyelids, they're stuck... Doc, just step on my tail. It's fine, just stomp!
Just like when I wore my escort association's badge for the first time. Gotta keep my head bowed and tail tucked. I won't let you lose face, Doc!
There was this time I picked up a cloudbeast on a solo escort mission. We traveled together for a while. But just before entering the city, I set it free, afraid customers might see it and think I was soft. Now, I suppose I wouldn't be afraid to keep such a companion.
Three bulkies, twelve mid-sized… all set. Huh, why is there one more here? Did I count wrong?
Everyone, keep an eye open, your sword at hand and uniform on. Safety first.
The fortune stick reads 'very lucky'! Only took one, two... five draws to get it. What a good sign! Let's go!
They've got guts, coming at us like this. Don't they recognize our banner? Guess we're in for a fight.
Just tell me which one to cleave.
Just tell me where to go.
In position. Awaiting your command.
Give the signal and I'll do it.
Don't pick a fight if you're not prepared to get punched.
A few broken bones would be a good lesson for you.
Want my goods, none; else my life, one. Come and take it if you dare!
I've already drawn my swords. You can beg for your life after we've fought.
We're friends for life from this day on, Doctor. One word from you and I'll rush to your aid, even if I'm on the other side of Terra—that's a promise.
The goods are intact, and everyone's unhurt! Ahhh, damn it!—I've dreamed of having such a reliable escort leader as you, Doctor.
Look at him run! He even lost his shoes, hahaha! As long as the goods are safe, that's all that matters. Bandits never forget an ass-kicking. Next time they hear our association's escort chant, they'll stay far away.
I'll keep them at bay while you go get backup. Want my goods? Over my dead body!
Oh, it's nothing, just a habit. Always make sure a room's safe before going in. Well, the facilities are secure, but the personnel are a bit... mixed. However, if you trust them, I'll consider it safe.
Come on, come on—argh! Almost caught that Burderupt! Oh, er, yes, this terminal is normally used for taking inventory, but there's always a way to install games. Keep it a secret, will you?
Haha... you're allowed just this once. Ears are my weakness, after all.
Arknights.
Happy New Year, Doctor! Yeah, I'm preparing to set out. This is the peak season in my line of work. It's nothing. On the contrary, it's a good omen to get busy on the first day of the New Year. Hope we both have a prosperous year, Doctor!
Doctor. Yeah, I just finished training. I'll help out once I've cleaned up.
Cut the crap, just stew it. The Doctor and I are friends for life, we'll have nothing but the finest birthday food! Stew the entire cystybeast! Hey, our usual bowls aren't fit for the Doctor. Find a smaller one, just enough for one catty of rice!
We developed several new routes last year to deliver goods for Rhodes Island. Those rascals were so busy they had no time to cause mischief, but they looked much more spirited and energetic. Better life to chase, more glow on face, as it's said. Hahaha... All that's to say, we look forward to your continued support for our business this year, Doctor.
The merchant frowned as he entered the escort firm. That's what they called it anyway, yet it looked like a bandit den. Idle escorts squatted on the ground, and their gazes made the merchant's hair stand on end. The young man who welcomed him is enthusiastic, but so clumsy that he struggled to even produce a shipping bill. The merchant had had enough, and turned around to leave. The young man chased him all the way to the front door, stammering a request for his business card, and promising the escort firm would improve within a month. A month later, the young man actually showed up at the merchant's office, introducing the escort firm in a green but practiced manner. With trust and doubt evenly matched in his mind, the merchant followed the young man back. As he walked through the door, he heard the young man cough right before two rows of bodyguards greeted him with a unified roar and their backs bent 90 degrees. Floored by their sincerity, the merchant began working with them. On his third visit, he ran into a client stirring up trouble, who seemed to be waving his unsigned bill, flatly denying that the delivery happened. The troublemaker provoked the young man by saying: 'Hit me, then! Or are you scared? Spineless coward!' The young man's brows knit tighter and he suddenly raised a fist—to apologize, and even compensate the troublemaker. The client grabbed the compensation fee, sighed, and left disappointed. Only then did the young man realize that what the other party wanted was not just monetary compensation. 'I didn't realize what he wanted, but... I decided I'd try my best to avoid resorting to violence to solve my problems.' The young man smiled awkwardly. Was that a professional scammer sent to bully the young escort agency? Or someone from their peers in the industry trying to challenge them? No one knew. Anyway, when the merchant contacted the escort firm again, he found out the young man had given every escort team leader a terminal. They also straightened out their handover process—confirm and sign, every step now flowing as easily as one breathes. The escort firm born from a bandit den had metamorphosed into a proper business. The merchant could not help but ask: 'How did you manage all that? I mean like, everything.' The young man who had always managed to handle everything with ease now scratched his head, lost in thought, unsure where to begin.
[Operator Windscoot's Personal History] Age 2: Picked up by a gang, with the day they picked me up treated as my birthday. Age 10: They begged the school down the mountain for half a day until they finally let me study there. Later, I helped the weak wherever I went, handled my classmates who were being bullies, but was treated as the top bully and expelled. Age 11 to 17: Too embarrassed to return to the gang, I wandered the jianghu. Age 18: Heard rumors that the gang back home was opening an escort firm, so I rushed back. I've been working there ever since. When we questioned Windscoot about the details, he showed a cheerful candidness unique to jianghu adventurers. His mouth twists experiences unworthy of celebration into interesting tales, and it often drew laughter from us. However, when we were organizing our records later, we realized there was still a blank period between his return home and the escort firm's founding. We had indeed asked about that, and he seemed to... just when did he skip over the questions? [Collection details of a certain Yanese agency] By chance we obtained a payment record showing that Windscoot had paid off fines for several captured bandits. These bandits seem to belong to the gang that took him in when he was a toddler, but their names do not appear in the escort firm's employee roster. [Rhodes Island Weapon Maintenance Log] 'Can you not tell the difference between your blades? Why do you always send the same one to me?' 'I maintain the other one myself. Oh, don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't trust your craft. It's just, the other blade's owner is super fierce and nitpicky. She once gave me a beating when she wasn't satisfied. And I mean a real beatdown!' 'Huh, so the other blade isn't yours?' 'I'm just keeping it safe for now. One day I'll be able to return it.'