"I'm a Healer, but..." [Arknights x Male Reader Insert]

Episode 5 - 4: Counter

The Doctor stood over top up the dozens of Originium monsters, and his hands normally would be soaked in blood, but the heat from the lightning coiling around his made it evaporate. As well as the blood, even his opponent began to burn, meaning even if they couldn't feel the pain, their bodies couldn't recover dead cells.

Ch'en stood at his side, somehow unfazed by the electricity and his aura, the heat being more warm than boiling.

"You have nowhere left to run." Ch'en stated.

"Damn... you!" Mephisto cursed with a pant, more from anger than exhaustion. "Where do you think you're going?" Blaze asked standing before Faust, making him anxious. "Put your hands where I can see them! I've seen through all your tricks, kid with the scales!" Blaze said with a smirk. Faust attempted to shoot another bolt, but she slice through it with her chainsaw with ease, the explosion brushing past her with a small breeze. "I told you, that's not going to work!"

"Blaze!" Amiya said with concern. "Hmph, don't worry. These attacks hurt as much as firecrackers!" Blaze taunted.

"Don't lie. My defense is raised and it still felt like a damn car drifted into my ribcage." The Doctor said squinting his eyes.

"You blocked my shots in advance. You know where they're coming from?" Faust asked, with curiosity lacing his words. "Of course I do, I've already figured you out. Amiya, back off. I'm going to use that!" Blaze exclaimed. "Got it! I'll help the Doctor with Mephisto's guards, so make it quick!" Amiya said running over to the man.

"...Does she not see the charred bodies?" The Doctor whispered to Ch'en.

"Take this bit of my blood as a farewell gift, Reunion's 'Phantom Crossbowmen!' Seethe, and blast apart their disguise!" Blaze shouted, before blood gushed forward at Faust. "You're using your own blood as an incendiary?" Faust questioned, attempting to dodge. "Do I look like some sort of caster to you? Only some egotistical newbie would go around committing arson like that. Sorry, but this is just one of my fighting techniques. Show yourselves— you have nowhere to hide!" Blaze exclaimed.

The blood Faust dodged, landed on a Reunion member, and the invisibility they once had disappeared.

"Faust, my camouflage is gone." The Reunion member whispered, and more and more began appearing around the rooftop, on other buildings, and within the headquarters. "No shit!" The Doctor shouted. "Command, retreat." Faust ordered. "Now?" They asked. "Right now." Faust repeated.

"Proceed with caution. They might have set up ambushes on the lower levels!" Amiya warned.

"Clever, you used refraction to make them seem invisible. However, you can't completely conceal your tracks, or make sudden movements without compromising the effect of your Arts. Am I correct?" Blaze explained, asking for confirmation. "...You're quite smart." Faust replied, his answer being all she needed. "It's all because of our great intel. Now that you know the gig's up, you should surrender. If you want to continue fighting, I'll make you pay for the deaths of Ace and Scout. Hmph, I don't even care if you weren't even involved, kid." Blaze said with anger.

"Faust, we still have ammunition." The Reunion member at his side informed. "Retreat. We've already lost our intel advantage. I will keep them occupied. The rest of you, move immediately." Faust ordered again. "Understood." They nodded, picking up a radio.

"Why aren't you shooting her? Faust! Attack, my guards! Hurry up— it's not like you can feel it, damnit! There are only four of them... and only one poses a threat! Fight! Tear apart those sinners now!" Mephisto roared.

"Damn, Ch'en. He did you dirty..." The Doctor said covering his smirk. Ch'en rolled her eyes in annoyance and sighed.

"Under the Doctor's leadership and guidance, the three of us are more than enough to defeat the likes of you! Not to mention, those Infected who you harmed— robbed of their free will and lives! They aren't even people anymore... Even that scaled boy next to you might not side with you anymore. His thoughts are filled with sorrow and turmoil... Mephisto, you are alone on this battlefield!" Amiya declared.