()||9<黑屏1>0,10黑屏1>BGM_Empty:
()||<黑屏2>:... +This is...the sensation of sunlight piercing through my eyelids.
()||AVG_AMB_waves_and_seagulls_oneshot:As I start regaining my consciousness, I can once again hear the splashing sea waves. +I'm too weak to move my body. My arms feel like they're being crushed by something heavy, I can't even lift them to shield my eyes from the light.
()||<白屏1>:... +What's with this feeling of déjà vu?
()||<白屏2>162event_summer_Title:No sooner had this question come to mind did I start feeling something lodged inside my chest. After a violent bout of coughing, I open my eyes.
P38(2)P38||:Commander, you're finally awake! +R93!
R93(2)R93||:Phew... That's a relief.
()Commander||:R93...?
P38(2)P38||:Commander, shouldn't you have said my name first?
R93(2)R93||:Is this really the problem...?
()Commander||:Hold on, I remember I was just... No, what happened? Where am I?
P38(2)P38||:Uh, we're searching for...
R93(2)R93||:P38 and I are investigating a few undeveloped areas on the island!
P38(2)P38||:Huh...? Oh! +That's right, we're investigating the undeveloped areas, yes~
()||:The two Dolls are definitely up to something, but I don't have the energy to dwell on that right now as all my attention is drawn to my own body. I'm in a lot of pain, as if I just got beaten up... Maybe I bumped into the reefs in the sea? +For some reason, the image of a small unidentified object flying at me comes to mind again...and the sensation of the back of my head hitting a reef...
()Commander||:Ow, ow, ow... Man, I hit my head hard. What was I planning to do before that?
()||:As I scowl hard in deep thought, I notice P38's face darkening.
P38(2)P38||:Is...is this really okay?
P38(2)P38||:R93, why don't we escort the Commander back first?
R93(2)R93||:But then we won't have time! Don't back out on me right now!
()Commander||:Right, the beach. +We were ambushed on the beach by unknown enemies. We've got to hurry back... +Help me up.
R93(2)R93||:C-Commander!
()Commander||:Yes?
R93(2)R93||:... +The way back is a bit complicated. We'll lead the way.
()Commander||<黑屏1>BGM_Empty:Alright, please do.
()||<黑屏2>1BGM_Sneak:After a short rest, my strength has recovered a little. With the Dolls' help, we enter the forest before us.
()||:The terrain seems completely different from how it appeared in yesterday's investigation, and the winding path we take makes me lose all sense of direction.
P38(2)P38||:R93, we aren't going back the way we came, are we?
P38(2);R93(2)R93||:You think so?
P38(2)P38;R93(2)||:The Commander looks mostly alright, but I still think we should go back first...
P38(2);R93(2)R93||:We're just one step away from the luck-changing treasure. I don't want to give up when we're so close. +By the way, I seem to recall seeing a thread with zero replies on Griffin's anonymous forum posted by a certain Doll who's good at playing beach volleyball.
P38(2)P38;R93(2)||:Shush!
P38(2);R93(2)R93||:Since we've come to an understanding, let's proceed according to the plan.
P38(2)P38;R93(2)||:Hmm...
P38(2);R93(2)R93||:Besides, all problems will be solved if we find the treasure together with the Commander, isn't that right?
P38(2)P38||:You...you do have a point, I suppose.
()Commander||:What is this silent conversation you're having with your eyes?
R93(2)R93||:We're trying to remember the way back.
()Commander||:Really? +Speaking of which, I've been finding it increasingly difficult to traverse this terrain. Are you sure this is the way you came?
P38(2)P38||:W-well...
()Commander||:Also, you seem to be a bit...hmm?
()||:As I'm about to question them further, a massive structure that's almost completely absorbed by the forest suddenly comes into view.
R93(2)R93||:We...we found it!
()Commander||:What?
()||:R93 is overjoyed. That's when I notice the old and soggy map in her hand.
()Commander||:What's that you're holding?
()||:R93 doesn't reply. She paces back and forth, referring to the map the whole time. +The construct is blocked by a wall and the main entrance is right in front of us. Beneath the moss that's grown all over it seems to be the insignia of the Military.
R93(2)R93||:Strange. This looks a bit different than how I imagined it would be...
()Commander||BGM_Empty:Wait, what are you doing?
()||BGM_Empty:R93 mutters to herself as she walks up to the door. I'm just about to stop her when the small device on the wall emits a red laser ray.
()Commander||BGM_War:Crap!
()||Alarm:I know very well what this means, but it's already too late. The red laser gives us a sweep and an ear-splitting alarm goes off. +We've triggered the still operational defense system.
()Commander||:R93, get out of there now!
()||:At the sign of trouble, R93 stops poring over her map and runs back to help me escape. +But with a mechanical whir, a number of conveyor platforms rise up around us, carrying a large troop of autonomous mech units from underground – the very same ones that attacked us on the beach.
R93(2)R93||:Oh, just our luck!
P38(2)P38||:Commander, I think we're being surrounded!
()Commander||:Keep calm and send a distress signal!
()||:R93 promptly does as I say and looks at me, waiting for her next order.
()Commander||<黑点2>10:Let's hope we can get through this before they receive the signal and make their way here.