()||9<黑屏1>0,10黑屏1>BGM_Empty:
()||AVG_BaseDoor_Open685<黑点2>BGM_23S_Crossroads_Warrior:...On board the Elmo.+The long-silent mobile base vehicle is finally filled with its usual bustle once more.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||AVG_tele_connect:Commander, we have completed the handover and are now conducting the final security checks on the Elmo.
()Commander||:Right, be extra careful.
()||ClothingUp:AR-18 walks over to the control terminal and nods at RO635, who is next to her.
RO635Mod(0)RO635||:Don't let down your guard. Inspect everything that the Stasi might have touched thoroughly.
AR15Mod(0)ST AR-15||:Got it.
M4 SOPMOD IIMod(0)M4 SOPMOD II||<震屏3>AVG_Cloak_Whoosh:We're finally back!!!
()||RunStep:SOP-II's elated shriek interrupts the group's quiet restraint.+Watching her run off into the distance, RO635 can only gesture helplessly for ST AR-15 to follow her.
()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci:Back in the command room, AR-18 activates the Elmo's control system, and begins a search through the logs of recent activity such as browsing history and hacking attempts.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Commander, the Stasi tried to breach the Elmo's systems, but they didn't fully succeed.+Aside from logistical data like the driving logs, maintenance records, and supply inventory, no classified intel was compromised.
AR18(2)Commander0,100<同时置暗>||:Good. What about the Dolls that were left on board for repairs?
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:One moment please. I'll need to contact RO about this.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||AVG_tele_connect:RO, have your reached the repair bay?
RO635Mod(0)RO635<通讯框>||:Yes. We had locked down the repair bay with a system override before we left. There were traces of attempted tampering here too, but they failed.+It looks like the Stasi then cut power to the entire maintenance area—it only just got restored.
M4 SOPMOD IIMod(3)M4 SOPMOD II<通讯框>||:Ugh! Those Stasi agents are the worst! Not only did they seize someone else's MBV by force, they even rifled through everything like a bunch of thieves!
AR18(5)AR-180,100||:Were the Dolls harmed?
AR15Mod(0)ST AR-15<通讯框>||:No, they just had their repairs paused. Repairs have now resumed.+Also, there's a batch of general-purpose Doll parts sitting here—probably left behind by the Stasi...
M4 SOPMOD IIMod(3)M4 SOPMOD II<通讯框>||:Don't think that makes up for anything! Let me check what's in that stash first!
()Commander||:It's fine as long as the Dolls are okay. Speed up their repair process.
RO635Mod(0)RO635<通讯框>||:Yes, Commander.+We'll continue with the Elmo's repairs and diagnostics.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:Yeah—and keep an eye out. The Stasi may have planted some bugs.
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()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci:AR-18 continues rebooting all dormant systems. Soon, the Elmo's lights, ventilation, water, and power are all functioning normally again.
()||ClothingUp:That is, until she notices a Doll who should've woken up long ago still lying there, eyes closed, pretending to be asleep.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:System prompt—Initiate high-voltage wake-up protocol again?
ColtWalker(2)Colt Walker2||ClothingUp:...Oh my, is it showtime for me?
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:I didn't wake you up just to have you sit there and watch.
()||ClothingUp:Clearly having just come out of a long, comfortable sleep, Colt Walker stretches and strolls over lazily.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||:I need you to take charge of the Signal Support Team and reboot the Aeneas Conference Room.
ColtWalker(3)Colt Walker;AR18(2)0,100||:Tsk, jumping straight into the deep end, huh?
ColtWalker(3);AR18(2)AR-180,100||:I'll assist you in maintaining the Aeneas Conference Room.+From now on, all communications will go through it. Do you understand?
ColtWalker(1)Colt Walker||:Yeah, yeah... Griffin's meals really don't come for free, huh.
()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci:Colt Walker grumbles under her breath, but she still starts working on rebooting the conference room channel.
()||AVG_NightVision_Start:Once all systems are up and running smoothly, AR-18 opens the Elmo's navigation control panel.
()||0.5AVG_door_storehouse:After masking its signal and travel route, the Elmo quietly disappears into the morning fog...
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()||685<黑屏2>:Some time later.
AR18(2)AR-180,100||AVG_tele_connect:Commander, we have reached our target destination.+I can confirm that all tracking signals have been lost.
RO635Mod(0)RO635||:The diagnostics on the Elmo are also completed. The Stasi hasn't left anything else behind.
RO635Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗>||:Copy that. I'm at the emergency exit.
()||AVG_BaseDoor_Open:AR-18 opens the door to the passage near the Commander.
()||0.5AVG_footsteps_woodfloor:A few minutes later, a set of familiar footsteps echo through the ops room.
()Commander||Stop_AVG_loop:I'm back.
AR18(5)AR-180,100||:Commander, everything is in place. Shall we begin the conference now?
()Commander||BGM_Empty:One sec.
()||AVG_va_addingredient:The Commander walks over to the coffee machine and eagerly pours themself an Elmo's Special Brew.
()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci0.5ClothingUp:Returning to their usual seat with the coffee in hand, the Commander unlocks the tactical command terminal via its automatic facial recognition feature.
()Commander||:There. Now it really feels like I'm back on the Elmo...
ColtWalker(1)Colt Walker||:The Aeneas Conference Room has been rebooted and is ready whenever you are.
ColtWalker(1)Commander<同时置暗>||:Right.
ColtWalker(1)Colt Walker||:I performed some upgrades to the conference room. You can now issue commands to all Griffin Dolls through the channel.
()Commander||0.5:Great. Then let's begin.
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()||BGM_ev2410_LaNuit<黑屏2>768:In Hebe's villa.
()||AVG_20Winter_Door_Car_Open:Hebe opens her wine cabinet. Her long and slender index finger brushes over bottles of carefully curated vintage wine.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe||:Still a fan of Romanée-Conti?
()||RopeClothingUp:Lounging comfortably on a soft leather sofa, Styx rolls over lazily.
NPC-Styx(1)Styx0,-50||:Mhm, pour me a glass.+Yours is always the richest.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe||:What you usually drink is probably far more luxurious than anything I have here.
()||AVG_va_addingredient:Hebe takes out two wine glasses and a bottle of red, pours the crimson liquid, and brings it up to Styx's lips.
NPC-Styx(1)Styx0,-50||:Come now, Sister. Don't say that.
NPC-Hebe(3)Hebe;NPC-Styx(1)0,-50||:I've heard all about how extravagant Pandora can be.+They say Bénéteau even had a vintage-style sailing ship custom-built for one of your promotional tours.
NPC-Hebe(3);NPC-Styx(0)Styx0,-50||:They say it was for me, but really, it was just a floating billboard—they plastered their logo everywhere, hoping I'd promote their new product line on the side.
NPC-Hebe(3)Hebe||:Doesn't matter where you are—everyone's chasing their own interests, even if they wave the same banners.
()||AVG_20Winter_Cheers:The two wine glasses meet with a pleasant clink.
NPC-Styx(0)Styx0,-50||:Indeed... Last time we parted ways, we were still worrying whether we could pull it off.+Who'd have thought—Neither the German brass nor Pandora can match Paradeus in coordination and execution.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe;NPC-Styx(0)0,-50||:Last time we parted... It's hard to believe that it's already been years.+We've never seen each other again since we left Avernus.
NPC-Hebe(0);NPC-Styx(2)Styx0,-50||:Back then, only the two of us made it through the Baptism.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe||:The Paradeus today is nothing like what it used to be.
()||AVG_va_addingredient:Styx refills both of their glasses.
NPC-Styx(0)Styx0,-50||:So, Sister, what insight could you provide into the current Paradeus?
NPC-Hebe(3)Hebe;NPC-Styx(0)0,-50||:Wouldn't call it insight, but... it feels like nothing coming out of Paradeus these days is of any real use.
NPC-Hebe(3);NPC-Styx(3)Styx0,-50||:Nemhran seems rather troubled by that.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe;NPC-Styx(3)0,-50||:Hey, she's responsible for the problem. With that kind of authority, she can't expect to avoid the accountability.+But I am curious what she plans to do next.
NPC-Hebe(0);NPC-Styx(0)Styx0,-50||:And what about you, Sister? What's your plan?
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe||:Same as always.
()||0.5ClothingUp:The two quietly sip the lush, aromatic wine.
NPC-Styx(2)Styx0,-50||:It's almost time to close the net.
NPC-Hebe(3)Hebe;NPC-Styx(2)0,-50||:I know. The Coronation Storm.
NPC-Hebe(3);NPC-Styx(0)Styx0,-50||:Have you thought about the celebration afterward?
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe;NPC-Styx(0)0,-50||:...What, planning to buy a lottery ticket this early?
NPC-Hebe(0);NPC-Styx(3)Styx0,-50||:I just think the spots are limited.
NPC-Hebe(0)Hebe;NPC-Styx(3)0,-50||:So you're hoping to get some credit at the last second?
NPC-Hebe(0);NPC-Styx(3)Styx0,-50||:Ah, but it's not my time to act just yet.
NPC-Styx(1)Styx0,-50||:In fact, I hope things don't move too fast—I'd hate for it all to be over before we even get to show up in our finest.
NPC-Hebe(3)Hebe||:...Honestly, I'm getting tired of this body. I just want it all to be over. Preferably without me having to lift a finger.
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()||GF_EV9_Intermission<黑屏2>72AVG_Shield_Startup:...Aeneas Conference Room—activated.
()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci:The Commander delegates access permissions to all Dolls participating in the operation.
()Commander||:Welcome to the Aeneas Conference Room, everyone. From this point forward, all mission orders and intelligence updates will be issued here.
()||:The Commander gestures for AR-18 to project a map of Frankfurt into the room.+Several flashing red dots mark the locations of Doll teams still operating within the city.
()Commander||AVG_tele_connect:Currently, Squad 404 and Task Force DEFY are still in the urban area of Frankfurt. The AR Team will head over to assist you shortly.+To counter sweeps and attacks from the Nytos, all teams remaining in the city must change safe houses every 24 hours.
UMP45Mod(0)UMP45<通讯框>||:Don't worry—this is 404's specialty.
UMP9Mod(3)UMP9<通讯框>||:We've also prepared backup locations for the other teams!
()Commander||0.5:Great work. Please stay safe out there.
G11Mod(0)Gr G11<通讯框>||:...Commander.+How's 416 doing?
G11Mod(0)Commander<通讯框><同时置暗>||:416 has been placed in a repair tank. Her situation is complicated, and repairs can't be completed onboard the Elmo.+But don't worry—her damaged data have already been sent to Persica and Dier. Their initial assessment is cautiously optimistic.
G11Mod(0)Gr G11<通讯框>||0.5:
G11Mod(0)Gr G11<通讯框>||:...Okay!
UMP45Mod(0)UMP45<通讯框>||:We reviewed the electronic warfare attack that took down 416. The enemy was clearly prepared—the amount of redundant data was overwhelming. I tried every decryption tool available... Honestly, the workload alone could get me archived in a Doll Antique Museum.+The opponent appears to have used a data compilation structure I've never seen before. We still can't determine her basic profile or combat style.
UMP45Mod(0)Commander<同时置暗><通讯框>||:The fact that she was able to take out 416 without alerting us makes her extremely dangerous.+We know far too little about her right now. Don't act rashly.
UMP45Mod(0)UMP45<通讯框>||:Understood.
()Commander||:I'll also try to dig up intel on this new Nyto from other sources.
NPC-AK12Mod(11)AK-12<通讯框>||AVG_tele_connect:Commander, both DEFY and 404 are continuing real-time monitoring of the Bee Sting System.+Paradeus has significantly increased the frequency of dynamic key changes, and the security level of those keys has also gone up.
NPC-AK12Mod(11)Commander<同时置暗><通讯框>||:Any new discoveries concerning Project Cocoon?
NPC-AK12Mod(11)AK-12<通讯框>||:On that subject, all Paradeus factories in Frankfurt have ramped up to full production capacity.+This is unprecedented—it's like they no longer care about staying hidden, discarding all attempts at concealment just to manufacture Iaso's Boxes.
()Commander||:...They're accelerating Project Cocoon's timeline.
RO635Mod(0)RO635<通讯框>||:We can't let them complete the shipment...
()Commander||:Right. Locate their production lines and find a way to destroy them.
NPC-AK12Mod(11)AK-12<通讯框>||:We've confirmed that one of the production lines is near Brentanopark in the Eschborn District.
()Commander||:AR-18, give me everything we have on that site.
AR18(2)AR-180,100<通讯框>||:Yes, Commander.
()||AVG_keyboardtype_sci0.5:
NPC-AK12Mod(11)AK-12<通讯框>||:DEFY is ready to move at any time.
UMP45Mod(0)UMP45<通讯框>||:404 is in position.
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