()||9<黑屏1>0,10BGM_Empty: ()||10213AVG_20_Winter_TVnews_Start<黑点2>49: ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=100%%delay=0.1%%range=1AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Correct4676:  ()||AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Correct5677:  ()||AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Correct4678:  ()Purin Esaki||AVG_tele_connect1:...Commander? Commander! ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0.1%%range=19AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Correct: ()Commander||:I'm here. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||AVG_tele_disconnect<黑屏2>159:The Commander turns off the loud news report and stands up from where they have been resting. ()||AVG_Into_stone:Crack... The rubble lets out a groan beneath their feet as they try not to dwell on what this scene of devastation used to look like and instead focus on the mission at hand. NPC-Purin(0)Purin Esaki-50,50<通讯框>||:Are you ready? NPC-Purin(0)Commander-50,50<通讯框><同时置暗>||:Yeah. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||AVG_tele_connect:We have entered Simulation Sector 2Z64. Ready to rendezvous with 433. NPC-Purin(0)Purin Esaki-50,50<通讯框>||:Then you simply have to release the virus to break the seal on the Dolls' memories, and their consciousnesses will disconnect from Sector 2Z64.+Once the Dolls' consciousnesses return to their bodies in reality, it'll be up to you to lead them in putting an end to all this. NPC-Purin(0)Commander-50,50<通讯框><同时置暗>||:...Copy that.+I'm leaving the virtual space to you. I'll handle the clean-up in reality. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:Commander, are things going well on your end? NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Commander<同时置暗><通讯框>||:Yes, I've locked onto the signals of the Dolls' bodies.+I'll launch the attack the moment you make your move. ()||:The two prosthetic Dummies built by Purin stand quietly behind the Commander. A comforting presence. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:Understood. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Commander<同时置暗><通讯框>||:Boys, you sound a bit nervous. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:Yeah... According to Purin, Simulation Sector 2Z64 is pretty much indistinguishable from the real world for Dolls.+I'm very worried I'd also lose myself within, just like the others. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Commander<通讯框><同时置暗>||:I will guide you all back to reality. NPC-Purin(0)Purin Esaki-50,50<通讯框>||:Just to reiterate—Simulation Sector 2Z64 is not the real world, but a world entirely of "his" own devising. Do not rely on common sense too much when you're inside. ()Commander||:Right, I'll bear that in mind. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:We're ready to set up the connection...+Commander, please, please, please make sure you keep your wits about you.+You are the only one who can tell what is real. ()Commander||:Let's begin the operation. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:Roger. NPC-Purin(0)Purin Esaki-50,50<通讯框>||:Alright! ()||<黑屏1>: ()||AVG_tele_disconnect<黑屏2>:A familiar place with a familiar entrance, but the Commander enters with as much trepidation as they did the first time.+Area S09's sign is still welded firmly on the dilapidated wall. Looks like Kalina did a fantastic job on the repairs years ago. ()Commander||:I'm back. ()||<黑点1>: ()||9<黑点2>:After muttering a greeting to the doorless entrance, the Commander steps inside a place they once called home with the two Dummies. ()||<黑屏1>Stop_AVG_loop: ()Commander||%%code=CJ_WC_piaofu%%<黑屏2>267AVG_tele_connect:I have reached the target location. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:We have rendezvoused with 433, now making our way to the destination. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Commander<通讯框><同时置暗>||:Right, stay vigilant.+I will now try to approach the Doll frames starting from the outside. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||:Understood. Please be very careful. ()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci:The Commander commands the Dummies to split up and scan the abandoned base. ()||<黑点1><关闭蒙版>: ()||<黑点2>481AVG_footsteps_caveAVG_footsteps_woodfloor1: ()||<黑点1>: ()||<黑点2>1671: ()||<黑点1>: ()||<黑点2>283Stop_AVG_loop:The Commander can recall every single passage at the base even though it has been reduced to rubble. ()||<黑屏1>1: ()||<黑屏2>AVG_ElecSpace468:As the Dummies venture deeper into the Area S09 base, a large number of Doll signals soon appear on the tactical tablet. ()Commander||:...Targets confirmed.+I have located the Doll signals. Now attempting to retake command. NPC-BoysAntiTank(0)Boys AT Rifle<通讯框>||AVG_whitenoise:We are also about to— ()||AVG_tele_disconnectBGM_Empty:Click.+The line cuts out abruptly. ()Commander||:Boys? ()||:Before the sense of unease can spread, the Doll signals on the tablet become scrambled. ()Commander||10230:...Retreat. ()||ClothingUp:The Commander makes a split-second decision and dives for cover. ()||AVG_Team_Running:But rustling footsteps already have them surrounded. QSB91(0)QSB-91-70,150||:... NPC-QBU191(1)QBU-191-80,0||:... TPS(0)TPS0,100||:... M1903(10)Springfield0,79||:... ()||:Faces that are both cold and familiar form a circle around the Commander. All eyes are fixed on them in the center.+The Commander's finger hovers over their tablet, but they just can't bring themself to press the button to attack. ()Commander||:... ()???||9AVG_Scene_Transfer:Commander, I didn't expect you to track us down so quickly. ()||:A ghostly whisper drifts from behind the Commander's neck, making their hair stand on end. ()||Select468:Without turning to look, the Commander aims their weapon at the voice and pulls the trigger... ()||AVG_2022Saros_SCARL2<震屏3>:Bang! NPC-Suzuka(0)???-160,1000.1||AVG_2022Saros_Gunpast:I see your manners haven't improved at all.+I was hoping losing everything would soften you up a bit. NPC-Suzuka(0)Commander-160,100<同时置暗>||:Sorry to disappoint you, Suzuka Mizukane, but I have not lost everything. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:The way I see it, a human whose life revolves entirely around commanding Dolls in battle is nothing without their Dolls. NPC-Suzuka(0)Commander-160,100<同时置暗>||:I haven't lost them... NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Then why don't you try to make them obey your command? ()Commander||:... ()||AVG_Supershorty%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0.1%%range=6:The Commander fires a shot at the woman's feet, but she easily dodges the bullet with a chuckle and ducks behind the Dolls. ()||AVG_keyboardtype_sciGunfight<震屏3>:The Commander can only stop and command the Dummies to attack Mizukane from up close. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Oh dear, these two irksome faces just won't leave me alone, will they...+But I've got to admit you really are a talented commander. ()Commander||:GIVE THEM BACK! NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:I doubt you'd believe me no matter what I say.+So I'll let you hear it from your own trusted adjutant... ()||AVG_Cloak_Whoosh%%type_id=2%%duration=3%%delay=0.1%%range=8:Mizukane executes a perfect flip through the air and lands lightly next to 433. NPC-Suzuka(1)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||ClothingUp:Go, No. 390. Explain everything to your dear Commander. NPC-HK433(0)4330,1302.5||AVG_footsteps_cave:... ()Commander||:433! ()||AVG_tele_disconnect:The Commander halts the Dummies and lets 433 walk up to them. ()Commander||Stop_AVG_loop:Shouldn't you be with... NPC-HK433(0)4330,130||AVG_weapon_reload:... ()||BGM_Empty:433 raises her weapon and takes aim at the Commander without hesitation. ()||AVG_2022Saros_button:Click—she turns off the safety. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Well, there's your answer from No. 390. ()Commander||:433... It's me... NPC-HK433(0)4330,130||:... ()||AVG_rifle_finalshot_n%%type_id=2%%duration=3%%delay=0.1%%range=810227:Bang! ()||AVG_2022Saros_Gunpast:One of the Dummies pushes 433's barrel aside just in time so the bullet only whizzes past the Commander's ear.+The Commander struggles to hide their disbelief at the betrayal. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:How does it feel to brush shoulders with Death? ()Commander||:This was nowhere near as exciting as the last time. ()||ClothingUp:Having quickly adjusted to the situation, the Commander mutters a retort as they direct the Dummies to cover their attack. ()||Gunfight%%type_id=2%%duration=3%%delay=0.1%%range=8:Bang-bang-bang! Mizukane evades with ease. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:The fact that you can still put up such a fight with only Dummies is pretty impressive. ()Commander||:... NPC-Suzuka(1)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:But this is HIS domain. ()||AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Error:Bleep...+An ominous sound. ()||AVG_Power_Down:Then, as if proving their premonition, the Dummies stop moving. ()||:Their signals can no longer be controlled from the Commander's tablet. ()Commander||:You think I'll roll over and surrender just because you've seized my command authorization? ()||RunStep:Fighting alone is nothing new to the Commander. ()||ClothingUp%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0.1%%range=4:With a deep breath, they dive behind cover to a more advantageous position. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Don't you want to know what happened to the two little kitties that you sent over here? ()Commander||:Boys? Purin?+What have you done to them?! NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Nothing at all. They themselves— ()||AVG_2022Saros_SCARL3<震屏3>:Like a phantom, Suzuka Mizukane dodges the Commander's shots with light and graceful movement. She vaults over the same piece of cover and stares into the Commander's soul with her dark eyes. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:...Betrayed you. ()Commander||:...Don't be ridiculous!+What do you know about betrayal?! ()||<震屏3>RunStepAVG_Combat_Hits:At this distance, the Commander decides to drop their gun and opt for close-quarters combat. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:What's more, all the Dolls here are traitors. NPC-Suzuka(0)Commander-160,100<同时置暗>||:... NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:When given a better choice, are you so sure the Dolls would still choose you? ()Commander||:Their resolve is stronger than you think. ()||AVG_Cloak_Whoosh<震屏3>:The Commander can't so much as leave a scratch on the woman, so they jump over the piece of cover and put some distance between them. ()||AVG_2022Saros_SCARL3%%type_id=2%%duration=3%%delay=0.1%%range=6:Then they reload their gun and fire at Mizukane without hesitation. ()||ClothingUp:Mizukane dodges the shot effortlessly and blocks the Commander's muzzle with a hand as a gesture of provocation. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||AVG_Spanner:This is pointless. ()||:The Commander sneers, but just as they are about to pull the trigger, they realize that Mizukane has completely crushed the barrel of their gun. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:Why keep up this futile struggle? NPC-Suzuka(0)Commander-160,100<同时置暗>||:You have no right to question me. NPC-Suzuka(1)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||:The world is destined for a revolution. Instead of spilling blood and wasting time unnecessarily in search of illusive answers, it is better to just take the most optimal solution. NPC-Suzuka(1)Commander-160,100<同时置暗>||:Who are you to decide how the world is to be revolutionized? ()||Select:The Commander throws the useless weapon aside and draws their sidearm.+Since they are practically face-to-face with Mizukane, their muzzle easily reaches her forehead. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||BGM_Empty:This is pointless. There is no use in struggling. ()||AVG_pistol_finalshot_n%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0.1%%range=6:Bang! The Commander fires decisively. ()||AVG_Bullet_Hit_Wall:The bullet slices through the air and burrows into the crumbling wall in front of the Commander.+They never blinked, but Mizukane vanished into thin air right before their eyes. ()Commander||10295:... ()||:The ghostly voice speaks behind them again. ()Suzuka Mizukane||:I've read the Dolls' memories. You wish to be the shining beacon in a brave new world, isn't that right?+Big Brother is presenting you with the opportunity. ()Commander||:Is it an opportunity... or a trap? ()||ClothingUp:The Commander turns around, but there is nobody behind them. The soft, disembodied voice continues to croon into their ear. ()Suzuka Mizukane||:You keep fighting, but you are not a warmonger who relishes in violence.+Quite the contrary, fighting has caused you endless suffering. ()Commander||:... ()Suzuka Mizukane||:We are going to build an ideal world.+A world that isn't ravaged by war and ELID.+A world with no friction, discord, or strife. Just eternal peace. ()Commander||:Don't give me that crap, as if such illusory things could actually exist. ()||AVG_pistol_finalshot_nAVG_2022Saros_Gunpast<震屏3>:The Commander fires in the direction of the voice, but none of the bullets hit their mark. They have not so much as brushed past Mizukane's hair. ()||ClothingUpAVG_Punch<震屏3>:Crunch. Mizukane must have got bored of hiding in the Commander's blind spot. She is now hanging onto their back. NPC-Suzuka(0)Suzuka Mizukane-160,100||Rope<震屏3>%%type_id=2%%duration=100%%delay=0.1%%range=2:I'm getting a bit tired of this, Commander. Why don't we put an end to this tedious farce? ()||<黑屏1>Heartbeat: ()||<黑屏2>Heartbeat468:Blood spews forth as the Commander's vision flickers. They feel as if they were drifting in the bottomless ocean and falling down an abyss at the same time... ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<黑屏2>%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0.1%%range=1:Just before their vision goes completely dark, they catch a glimpse of a youth dressed in black. He is standing high above, peering down at the bottom with cold, disdainful eyes. NPC-Takashi(0)???0,40||:... ()||<黑屏1>: ()Suzuka Mizukane||<黑屏2>9:Go back, Commander. You'll find a gift waiting for you at the base. ()Suzuka Mizukane||:In exchange for that, we'll be keeping the two trespassing kitties. ()Commander||:Boys... Purin... ()||9AVG_XXS_kick1.5: ()Suzuka Mizukane||:You are a human target that we wish to recruit to our cause, so Big Brother is willing to offer you another chance.+Use the gift, and you will be given an opportunity to visit our world. Otherwise, I will erase you from existence when our paths cross again.+Just a reminder—you only have 24 hours to activate the gift~ ()||<黑屏1>AVG_21Winter_FT_Heel2.5: ()||<黑屏2>468Stop_AVG_loop:The sound of her footsteps fades away in the ruins. ()||AVG_CreepBGM_Empty:The Dolls, who have their will taken from them, start cleaning up the battlefield robotically as if they're waiting for the Commander to wake up and give them new orders.+The two Dummies standing next to the temporarily unconscious Commander blink eerily. NPC-Batou(0)???||AVG_tele_connect:Major, what now? NPC-Batou(0);NPC-Motoko(0)???-40,130||:The situation is still unclear, but this is the person whom Purin asked us to help in her SOS message. NPC-Batou(0)???;NPC-Motoko(0)-40,130||:So should we take them all out or what...? NPC-Batou(0);NPC-Motoko(0)???-40,130||:We need more info. Pick this one up and withdraw for now. NPC-Batou(0)???||:Roger that! ()||ClothingUp:The hulking and strong prosthetic Dummy bends down and hoists the Commander onto his shoulder, but his movement immediately draws the attention of the Dolls around them. ()Dummy||AVG_ElecSpace<白屏2>:Warning... Warning... Intruder alert! NPC-Batou(2)???||:Sheesh... Looks like there's no avoiding a fight... NPC-Motoko(1)???-40,130||:You're totally enjoying this. NPC-Batou(2)???||AVG_weapon_reload:You know the drill. I'll cover you. ()||<黑点1>: