Unlike the game's focus on a small group, the anime uses this episode to show Rhodes Island as a broader, functional paramilitary and pharmaceutical entity through various character cameos. Critical Reception

Reviewers generally praised the episode's of Lungmen. While some fans enjoyed the comedic relief of the Doctor's "rock-throwing" tactics, others found the anime's portrayal of the Doctor—specifically being shorter and more androgynous than in game CGs—to be a jarring departure.

The episode highlights Lungmen’s harsh, unbending policies toward the Infected, putting Ch'en in the difficult position of enforcing rules she may not personally like.

Following the chaotic events in Chernobog, Rhodes Island arrives in the mobile city of to negotiate an alliance with its leader, Chief Wei Yenwu . The episode focuses on:

The recon team is ambushed by Mephisto and W . As the temperature drops drastically, they encounter the Yeti Squadron and their formidable leader, FrostNova , who demonstrates terrifying ice-based Originium Arts. Key Themes

Amiya negotiates with Wei Yenwu, whose VA was noted for selling the character's imposing presence. The Lungmen Guard Department (L.G.D.), led by the strict Ch'en , remains skeptical of Rhodes Island's motives.

Episode 4 of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn (titled or "Burning Run" in some adaptations) serves as a pivotal transition point that deepens the political intrigue in Lungmen and introduces major new threats. Plot Summary