()||9<黑屏1>0,10BGM_Empty: ()||BGM_Hume_FourAdventures%%pivot_x=0.35%%pivot_y=0.45%%scale=1.5%%duration=0%%<黑屏2>0.5757: ()||:White Zone, Frankfurt.+Accompanied by J, Nele focuses on memorizing the geography of the White Zone.+Every villa, without any exception, is surrounded by high walls, and all the windows, even the ones facing the street, are opaque, so it's impossible to peer inside. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||AVG_footsteps_woodfloor:15 minutes, 110 steps per minute, stride length 0.72 meters...+So we've roughly walked 1,188 meters... ()||<白屏1>0.5Stop_AVG_loop: ()||<白屏2>ClothingUp:Facing the midday sun, Nele ascertains that she has been traveling southward from the north.+The artificial mountain in the distance is covered in greenery. Purification facilities and military radars sprout from the peak like out-of-place mushrooms. NPC-Keven(6)J||:...So you have relatives in Frankfurt...+I suppose all the jobs are in the capital, especially for doctors. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:Huh? What? ()||ClothingUp:Nele is pulled out of her thoughts.+J eyes her with a frown. NPC-Keven(7)J||:You got into trouble, didn't you? NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...Yeah, huh? NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:Did the thing with Galatea tarnish your reputation?+That's why you were forced to move from Berlin to Frankfurt, weren't you...?+I've read your profile. With your qualifications from Heidelberg... as long as you've got proper references, it shouldn't be a problem despite what happened with Galatea.+I'm not really in the position to help you, but I've got a friend... She's a pretty big name in the press, she should be able to put in a good word for you. NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...Thank you. NPC-Keven(10)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:Got no choice but to seek help from relatives that you despise because your livelihood is on the line, yeah?+I totally get it.+It's really hard to get by for everyone these days. NPC-Keven(10);NPC-Nele(0)Nele||:...You're actually a pretty nice guy. NPC-Keven(6)J;NPC-Nele(0)||:You think so? I agree.+You don't see a lot of people like me in this day and age. NPC-Nele(1)Nele||:... NPC-Keven(6)J;NPC-Nele(1)||AVG_2023Slow_Keyboard_Correct:Here's my number. Feel free to call me if you run into any problems in Frankfurt.+If you're short on money, I may be able to help out just a little. NPC-Keven(6);NPC-Nele(0)Nele||:...It hasn't quite come to that yet.+Also, I already have your contact. NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(0)||:Oh, that's a Stasi number and it's tapped. This is my private number. NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...Aren't you a special agent? Why would a special agent have a private number? NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:...You're right, we aren't given the luxury of privacy. NPC-Keven(12)J||:However! I insist on keeping my work and personal lives separate! NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...Seriously, what's the point in deluding yourself about that...?+Oh, come to think of it, what are you doing here?+Special agent business? NPC-Keven(11)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:I wonder myself. NPC-Keven(11);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...From Berlin to Frankfurt—this counts as a promotion, right? NPC-Keven(10)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:Any promotion without a pay rise is a scam. NPC-Keven(10);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...Surely you still get some extra perks? NPC-Keven(11)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:Uh, the air is a bit fresher here.+...Considering how clean air is kind of a precious commodity these days. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:Then... ()||ClothingUp0.7: ()||%%pivot_x=0.65%%pivot_y=0.45%%scale=1.5%%duration=1%%ClothingUp0.7:Having committed the location of the junction to memory, Nele starts gauging the distance and direction of a new segment. NPC-Nele(0)Nele||:Do you usually head to work following this route?+Do you always stick to it, or do you alternate routes depending on your posts and shifts? NPC-Keven(6)J;NPC-Nele(0)||:...What do you mean? NPC-Keven(6);NPC-Nele(0)Nele||:I'm just wondering if I'll run into you again the next time I visit my grandfather.+You've been keeping me company for so long, at least let me treat you to coffee. NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(0)||ClothingUp0.5: NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(0)||BGM_Empty:Nele...+Were you trying to fish for information? NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:Huh? NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:...You're starting to look a little suspicious. NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:... NPC-Keven(7)J||ClothingUp:We've been getting along pretty well, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to come with me... ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=6%%delay=0%%range=5Explode:Bam!!!+A sudden loud noise comes out of nowhere. ()||AVG_lifttable:The ground shakes. The huge explosion sends debris flying in all directions and triggers a shockwave of smoke and dust. ()||<黑点1>AVG_Cloak_Whoosh: ()||AVG_XXS_kick<黑点2>9%%pivot_x=0.5%%pivot_y=0.5%%scale=1%%duration=0%%:J immediately grabs Nele and throws himself over her on the ground. ()||<黑点1>: ()||<黑点2>7570.5: NPC-Nele(3)Nele||ClothingUp:(Coughs) NPC-Keven(7)J||<白屏2>AVG_21Winter_Fire_Alarm:—! ()||:The alarms start blaring in an instant. ()||%%code=CJ_rain%%<震屏3>AVG_Rain_Heavy10118:The automatic sprinklers above the flower beds, seemingly damaged in the tremor, have gone off, causing a massive downpour everywhere. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:What was that? NPC-Keven(7)J||:No clue. Stay put while I ask about the situation. ()||:J pulls out his communicator and is just about to contact his colleague.+But then the broadcast system in the White Zone comes on. ()||AVG_ElecSpace:Attention, all citizens. There has been an illegal trespass and an attempted burglary in a private residence. Would all citizens remain indoors; do not travel without authorization.+The garrison has been mobilized and is actively searching for the suspect. If you have information or require help, please get in touch with verified garrison soldiers or members of staff with an identifying token.+Would all staff members currently on patrol or off duty, please report for duty immediately... NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:What's going on? NPC-Keven(7)J;NPC-Nele(2)||:I don't know yet. Go back to your grandfather's place and hunker down for now. Don't leave until the alarm is deactivated. NPC-Keven(7);NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:What about you? NPC-Keven(7)J||:I've got to go and report for duty. Go that way— ()||Stop_AVG_loop: ()||<黑点1>AVG_Door_Hit: ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=1%%delay=0%%range=3<黑点2><关闭蒙版>:Bam! ()||:An intricate-looking wooden garden gate is kicked open, revealing... NPC-Keven(9)||0.5: NPC-Keven(9)J||:Commander?! Why are you here? ()Commander||:... NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:Commander! ()||:As Nele looks on in shock, the person known as the "Commander" is standing right there before her, looking rather disheveled and carrying an unknown object in their arms. ()||<震屏3>AVG_weapon_reload:Clatter—J draws his gun and trains it on the Commander. NPC-Keven(9)J||:Don't tell me you're the burglar mentioned in the broadcast...? NPC-Keven(9)Commander<同时置暗>||:... NPC-Keven(12)J||:Put down what you're carrying. Put your hands up, slowly turn to face the wall and get on your knees! ()Commander||:... ()||ClothingUp0.3: ()||ClothingUp:The Commander has no choice but to comply. They slowly place Lunasia, still wrapped in a blanket, on the ground, then put their arms in the air. ()||AVG_footsteps_woodfloor:J approaches Lunasia cautiously, all the while watching the Commander closely. He flips the blanket open. ()||Stop_AVG_loop: ()||<黑点1>AVG_Cloak_Whoosh: ()||<黑点2>:Even though J already suspects foul play, he is still dumbstruck by what he finds under the blanket. NPC-Keven(9)J||:Is-isn't that— ()||AVG_Punch_Hit<震屏3>BGM_Empty:Smack! ()||Select:The Commander seizes the opportunity to attack. They knock J out and quickly seize his sidearm. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...What are you doing here, Commander?! NPC-Nele(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:...What are YOU doing here? NPC-Nele(2)Nele||BGM_23SF_zonghe_1:Did you receive the message I sent you before? NPC-Nele(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:When? What message? NPC-Nele(2)Nele||: NPC-Nele(3)Nele||<震屏3>:...So the Instructor is a liar??? I've been gathering information on the White Zone for her so diligently...+I even almost got apprehended by the Stasi... ()Commander||:Oh... ()||:The Commander realizes their mistake and promptly switches gears. ()Commander||:I remember now. The Instructor did mention it, but I've been so busy these days I haven't got the time to send you a reply... ()||ClothingUp:Nele's dubious gaze sweeps back and forth between the Commander and Lunasia wrapped in the blanket. ()Commander||:... ()||:Under the corner of the blanket that J has flipped open is the face of a young woman. NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:Wait, so you're actually the burglar? NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:Commander... W-why would you do such a thing...? ()Commander||:...I'll explain later. ()||ClothingUp:Worried about the guards in the White Zone, the Commander picks up Lunasia and turns to leave. ()||Rope:Nele grabs the Commander. NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:No... I need to talk to you! NPC-Nele(3)Commander<同时置暗>||:...I'm meeting up with someone here. Go on first and I'll get in touch with you later. NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:No, you currently have zero credibility here, so I'm coming along. NPC-Nele(3)Commander<同时置暗>||:You... ()||AVG_engine_speedup0.5: ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=3%%delay=0%%range=3AVG_brake:Screeeech!+An unmarked military vehicle speeds over and skids to a stop in front of them with a beautifully-executed drift. ()||AVG_20Winter_Door_Car_Open:The door opens, revealing 416 and M16. HK416Mod(0)416||:Sorry for being late. It took a bit of work hacking this vehicle. M16A1BOSS(2)M16A1||AVG_20Winter_Door_Car_Open:Get in, Commander. M16A1BOSS(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:16... Is this what you meant when you said we'd meet again?+...How did you even know this is how things would turn out? M16A1BOSS(5)M16A1||:Maybe it was divine revelation. M16A1BOSS(5)Commander<同时置暗>||:Har-har, very funny. M16A1BOSS(5)M16A1||:Then just pretend I got a tip-off from Statesec. M16A1BOSS(5)||0.5: M16A1BOSS(5)Commander<同时置暗>||:Are you still M16 of Griffin? M16A1BOSS(2)M16A1||:If you're asking where I stand... M16A1BOSS(5)M16A1||:Commander... 16 will always be on your side. ()||Gunfight<震屏3>:Bang-bang-bang...+A burst of gunfire erupts. ()||AVG_Team_Running:The White Zone Garrison has caught up. HK416Mod(0)416||:Get a move on! We're out of time! ()||ClothingUp0.3: ()||ClothingUp:Without waiting for the Commander to ask, Nele has already squeezed into the vehicle.+She looks back at the unconscious J lying on the ground. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:What about J? ()Commander||:Bring him along! ()||<黑点1>ClothingUp: ()||<黑点2><震屏3>AVG_20Winter_Door_Car_Close:Bam. ()||%%type_id=2%%duration=5%%delay=0%%range=3AVG_engine_speedup:The door slams shut, and the engine comes to life. HK416Mod(0)416||:Would all humans please get under the seats. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:Are you planning to fight the garrison?! HK416Mod(0)416||:Yep, back to the base we go. UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:Is everybody ready? ♪ ()||0.3AVG_2022Saros_SCARL1: ()||AVG_2022Saros_SCARH1:Click.+All the Dolls are ready for battle. ()||0.5: ()||<黑点1>: