EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode one of ten, 'Confession' is purely foundational—it establishes the central conflict in Lungmen, introduces the key power players, and draws the battle lines that will define the season's trajectory. There's no preceding episode context; this is the entry point for Rise from Ember's storyline, building on events from the first Arknights season. Everything here is designed to set up escalating consequences, making it essential viewing for understanding the character motivations and political tensions that subsequent episodes will ignite.