()||9<黑屏1>0,10BGM_Empty: ()||9<回忆><黑屏2>0.5: NPC-Lunasia(1)Lunasia||BGM_ev2408_LoveStory:Say... if Machlian resides within Morridow's body, can you accept that?+Just like me with this body. Can you accept it? ()Commander||:... ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<关闭蒙版><黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci<黑屏2>3560.5: ()||:...In the temporary safe house, Squad 404 analyzes the information for which 416 has traded her life.+Pushing their sorrow aside for now, the Commander finally understands what Lunasia meant earlier. ()Commander||:So this is what you meant when you said Machlian resided within Morridow's body... NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:It's a gift to you from Bill. NPC-Lunasia(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:...Toying with someone's life and death? NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:...If you join forces with him...+He may agree to let Machlian return to your side. NPC-Lunasia(0)Commander<同时置暗>||Rope:Shut up. ()||:This is the first time the Commander has lost their temper in front of Lunasia. NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:You see? You can't accept it.+Neither can Bill. ()||0.5ClothingUp:The Commander walks up to Lunasia. The grim determination they radiate silences Lunasia. ()Commander||:...I've made up my mind. NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:What? ()Commander||0.5:...I am going to destroy Paradeus completely.+All the Nytos, the Nyto incubation program known as Operation Cocoon, and whoever's pulling the strings behind them... ()Commander||:I want them all dead. NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:What about Machlian? NPC-Lunasia(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:Machlian is already dead.+She died right before my eyes. NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:I see. Then what about me? NPC-Lunasia(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:...I hope you won't end up on the list. NPC-Lunasia(0)Lunasia||:... NPC-Lunasia(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:I suppose you don't want to be on the list either. NPC-Lunasia(2)Lunasia||:Looks like I'm going to have to make an effort to prove myself. ()||ClothingUp:The Commander gestures for M16 to take Lunasia back to her cell. ()||<黑点1>: ()||BGM_Empty<黑点2>0.5: AR18(5)AR-180,100||:Commander, you need rest. ()Commander||:...+I want to check on 416. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||AVG_Door_Open_Close9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||70<黑屏2>0.5: ()||BGM_ev2408_DanceWithDeath:The Commander stands next to 416's frame and looks down at those closed eyes. ()Commander||:... UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:... ()||0.5AVG_tableware:UMP45 is perched on a stool, rummaging for tools in her attempt to repair 416. UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:416 would probably have a breakdown if you perform a eulogy right now.+You know how much pride she has. UMP45Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:...+Then what should I say? UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:Something light-hearted. Ask her to send you invoices for what you owe. Tell her you support her being the squad leader of 404. That's more than enough. ()Commander||:... ()||ClothingUp0.5:The Commander tidies the tousled fringe on 416's forehead, but they just can't bring themselves to utter something so frivolous. ()Commander||:Learned anything about the perpetrator? UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:This damage is caused by a new Nyto. ()||ClothingUp:UMP45 carefully peels back 416's right eyelid, revealing the clear mark on her eye. ()Commander||:... UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:Paradeus has another high-ranking Nyto in Frankfurt. UMP45Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗>||0.5:...I see. I'll find a way to find her. UMP45Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:How are the repairs on 416 coming along? UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:We can't repair her with our current resources, and the damage she sustained is something I've never seen before.+After this is over, I'll have to get Dier. ()Commander||:... ()||ClothingUpRope:The Commander squats down slowly and takes 416's hand.+This was the hand that pulled them out of the vehicle.+But right now, it is so weak and lifeless it cannot even make a fist. ()Commander||:... UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:I was planning to step down as squad leader and let her have a go in the position after this operation.+Sadly, neither of us are the candid type. If only I had told her sooner. UMP9Mod(6)UMP9||:45... ()Commander||:... UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:She's not even officially instated as leader yet, but she's already so eager to perform the duty of a leader.+If someone had to lose their life, she'd rather it be her. ()||0.5:UMP45 packs up her tool kit and walks up to the Commander.+For once, there is no trace of any humor or banter in her eyes, only seriousness. UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:Commander, our new adversary in Frankfurt is most certainly an electronic warfare expert.+We lost this time, and there's no guarantee that we'll win next time. UMP45Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:This new Nyto's capabilities are still unclear, which poses a potential risk. UMP45Mod(0)||0.5: UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:But Commander...+This is actually making me very eager for a fight. ()||:The Commander can see the quiet fury burning in UMP45's eyes. UMP45Mod(0)UMP45||:...What about you, Commander? ()||0.5: ()||ClothingUp:The Commander lets go of 416's hand gently and turns to the Doll behind them. ()||0.5: ()Commander||0.5:Same here. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||BGM_EmptyStop_AVG_loop9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||GF_EV9_Intermission356<黑屏2>0.5: ()||:...Frankfurt District, Frankfurt. AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Our primary objective in this operation plan was to enter the White Zone and rescue you.+The key part of this plan—entering the White Zone—was only possible thanks to the intelligence provided by M16. M16A1BOSS(3)M16A1||:... ()Commander||:It's almost as if you knew what's going to happen... ()||ClothingUp:The Commander peers at M16, who's leaning against the wall in the corner. Her words from when they last parted ways still echo in their ears. ()Commander||:...+You left Avernus early back then to plan for Frankfurt? M16A1BOSS(2)M16A1||:Yes. M16A1BOSS(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:... M16A1BOSS(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:I'm guessing you'll just clam up if I ask any more questions. M16A1BOSS(3)M16A1||:... ()||ClothingUp:The Commander doesn't press M16 any further and instead turns to AR-18. ()Commander||:Any new information concerning Paradeus?+Anything on William's whereabouts in particular? AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Commander, our operation has achieved a great deal on top of successfully rescuing you.+DEFY destroyed a handful of Paradeus' temporary bases, while Squad 404 hacked into the Bee Sting System and obtained important information on Paradeus' new operation. AR18(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:What information? AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Paradeus has plans to implement a project named Operation Cocoon to replace the channel that Erma shut down. AR18(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:They'd already planned so far ahead... even back in Berlin? AR18(2)AR-180,100||:It was probably nothing more than a plan B at that point.+But now they're forced to put it into action. AR18(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:...But back then, Operation Cocoon wasn't about this. AR18(5)AR-180,100||:If you're referring to the Iaso's Boxes...+Those were only by-products of Operation Cocoon. We're still not sure where that's supposed to lead. ()||0.5: ()Commander||:In any case, we mustn't let them achieve their aim. AR18(2)AR-180,100||:That goes without saying. ()||AVG_footsteps_woodfloor:M16 walks up to the Commander. M16A1BOSS(4)M16A1||Stop_AVG_loop:There's a GPS tracker on Dandelion. We can't remove it. M16A1BOSS(4)Commander<同时置暗>||:We can't let her go either. Firstly, we need her to stop Operation Cocoon. Secondly, I need her for my "revenge". M16A1BOSS(4)M16A1||:Alright, I'll keep trying. ()||0.5: AR18(5)AR-180,100||:Also, we need instructions on how to deal with the two humans. ()Commander||:... ()||<黑屏1>: ()||BGM_Empty9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||479<黑屏2>0.5: ()||AVG_doorknock_woodBGM_Hume_ImFutue_Full:Knock, knock. ()||0.5AVG_20Winter_Door_Open:After a knock, the Commander and AR-18 enter the room. NPC-Nele(1)Nele||:Miss Instructor... AR18(3)AR-180,100||:Miss Nele, sorry for the ordeal we've put you through. Miss Mia is on her way here. ()Commander||:First of all, please accept my utmost gratitude.+Thank you very much for your help. If it hadn't been for you, my Dolls could still be stuck beyond the quarantine wall right now.+Also, the information you provided about the White Zone is critical and will greatly benefit our upcoming operation. NPC-Nele(2)Nele||:...So what about the favor I'm asking? NPC-Nele(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:I understand what you're after, but— NPC-Nele(1)Nele||:Miss Instructor tried to fob me off, but I won't hold it against her.+I know you're going up against Galatea and the powerful entity behind them.+My request is very simple—I want to restore Doctor Gray's reputation. NPC-Nele(1)Commander<同时置暗>||:...That's very dangerous, you know. NPC-Nele(3)Nele||Rope:...Of course I do, but I've got to get to the bottom of it.+I want to figure out what exactly was the thing that replaced the real Doctor Gray! NPC-Nele(3)Commander<同时置暗>||:...Looks like nothing I say will dissuade you. NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:...You're right about that. NPC-Nele(3)Commander<同时置暗>||:Even if it'll take you down a difficult path?+You do know that you're in the company of a group of wanted criminals, right? NPC-Nele(3)Nele||:So what...? The pursuit of the truth is never easy. ()||0.5: ()Commander||:Alright, I understand. ()||0.5:Looking at Nele's resolute eyes, the Commander knows that she is fully committed to her cause. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||AVG_Door_Open_Close9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||276<黑屏2>0.5: AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Commander, here's the Stasi agent that was found together with Miss Nele. ()Commander||:... ()||ClothingUp:The Commander directs their gaze at J, who is sitting in the corner. They're not quite sure how to feel. NPC-Keven(6)J||:Commander...? NPC-Keven(6)Commander<同时置暗>||:Sorry for getting you involved. NPC-Keven(7)J||:...+Did you receive my message? NPC-Keven(7)Commander<同时置暗>||:Yes. NPC-Keven(7)||0.5: NPC-Keven(11)J||:I'd thought the next time we saw each other again, we'd be having a drink together in Frankfurt... NPC-Keven(11)Commander<同时置暗>||:I'm sorry. That's really all I can say. NPC-Keven(11)J||:I know.+We're never destined to walk the same path. AR18(3)AR-180,100||:Apologies, Agent J, but I'm afraid you're going to have to stay here for a short while.+Someone will bring you some daily necessities in a bit. ()||0.5: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||356<黑屏2>0.5: ()Commander||:AR-18, tell all the Dolls to assemble at the meeting room in ten minutes. AR18(5)0,100||0.5: AR18(5)AR-180,100||:I thought you would be depressed for a while... AR18(5)Commander<同时置暗>||:When Erma gave her life... you didn't slack off at all. AR18(2)AR-180,100||:...I am a soldier. AR18(2)Commander<同时置暗>||0.5:What a coincidence, so am I. AR18(2)Commander<同时置暗>||:The road ahead will demand even more courage and determination from us. AR18(5)0,100||0.5: AR18(3)AR-180,100||:It is an honor to accompany you. ()||<黑屏1>BGM_Empty: ()||9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||<黑屏2>980.5: NPC-Shadowless(3)Shadowless||BGM_ev2408_DanceWithDeath:We are now just outside an abandoned chemical plant in the Eschborn District of Frankfurt.+Through our camera, you can see thick smoke and a large amount of powder billowing in the air. NPC-Shadowless(3)Shadowless||:An explosion has just occurred here, but the exact cause and casualties remain unknown. Firefighters have already entered the scene to put out the fire.+This is not an isolated incident. Two other factories in the Eschborn District also experienced explosions today.+As those two factories are involved in the processing of hazardous chemicals, our team has not yet been granted access, and the situation remains unclear.+We will continue to follow this story closely. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||<黑屏2>7600.5: NPC-Shadowless(3)Shadowless||:Ladies and gentlemen, we have just received an emergency report—an explosion has also occurred today in the Wiesbaden District.+The blast site has been sealed off by police, and unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter.+From the perimeter, we can see police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel moving in and out, with multiple injured individuals being carried out for treatment.+Hello, did you notice anything when the explosion happened? NPC-Shadowless(3)Passer-By<同时置暗>||:I live nearby. I heard some rumbling and ran outside to see what was happening, then I saw the explosion in the district.+There's a lot of yellow powder in the air, I sure hope it's not toxic. NPC-Shadowless(3)Shadowless||:Thank you for your response.+We also observed a similar yellow powder earlier at the site of the factory explosion in the Eschborn District.+To determine its origin and whether it poses any toxicity risks, we have reached out to an environmental expert on the scene. NPC-Shadowless(3)Environmental Analyst<同时置暗>||:Um... We have conducted a series of tests on various environmental indicators within the affected neighborhood following the explosion. However, it will take some time to obtain the results.+At present, we can confirm that the explosion has caused a sharp increase in ELID radiation particle concentration in this area. The levels are now approaching the threshold for a Yellow Zone classification.+As a precautionary measure, we have issued a contamination alert to residents in the vicinity.+But please stay calm and don't panic. We have already dispatched relevant personnel to contain the radiation contamination. NPC-Shadowless(3)Shadowless||:Yes, if any of our viewers live near the explosion site, please refrain from leaving your home until the contamination alert is lifted. ()||0.5: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||776<黑屏2>0.5: ()Shadowless||:Following the major explosion in the Frankfurt District on November 1, multiple explosions have occurred today in Wiesbaden, Eschborn, and Raunheim, resulting in at least 50 casualties so far.+Police and emergency responders have arrived at the scenes to carry out rescue operations. We will continue to provide updates on the situation.+It is worth noting that authorities have not yet classified these incidents as part of the same series as the explosion in the Frankfurt District. Instead, they have linked them to multiple explosions that took place in Berlin this past September. ()Shadowless||:Reports indicate that large amounts of yellow powder were also found at the Berlin explosion sites. Experts have now confirmed that this substance is identical to the yellow powder discovered at the new explosion sites in Frankfurt.+While the exact origin of the substance remains unclear, it has been confirmed to cause elevated ELID radiation levels. Experts are actively studying its effects, and police are investigating its source.+During this time, we urge Frankfurt residents to remain calm, limit outdoor activities, and avoid crowded areas.+We will continue to follow the situation closely. ()||<黑屏1>: ()||9<黑屏2>: ()||<黑屏1>: ()||<黑屏2><黑屏1>:[Angular Gyrus - END]