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EP 15.2 Cartesian Theater

EP 15.2 22重困境

18 chapters · 2367 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

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Chapters
  1. Witches' Sabbath
  2. The Land of Miracles
  3. Time Transfixed
  4. The Gold of the Azure
  5. The Search for Truth
  6. The Lost Jockey
  7. The False Mirror
  8. Migratory Birds
  9. The Harlequin's Carnival
  10. The Blank Signature
  11. Sleep
  12. The Birth of the World
  13. Fragments of Thoth I
  14. Fragments of Thoth II
  15. Fragments of Thoth III
  16. Fragments of Thoth IV
  17. Fragments of Thoth V
  18. Circular Destiny

Witches' Sabbath 魔女的晚宴

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...Clang-clang-clang. The steel sword produces a sharp noise as it raps the throne.……呯呯呯。 铁剑敲击在王座上的清脆响声。

???Hello, hello. Can you all hear me?喂喂喂。 都能听见我说话吧?

Fae of WandsLoud and clear, Your Demonic Highness.非常清晰,尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人。

Laplace's DemonNow report your mission progress, you nitwits.现在汇报你们的任务进展吧,蠢蛋们。

Fae of WandsLord Laplace, I have my eyes on an incredible target! With just a bit more careful cultivation, I'm sure she will greatly boost our figures!拉普拉斯妖大人,我已经物色到了一个非常不得了的目标! 再培养培养,定能极大提升我们的业绩!

Laplace's DemonThe one-eyed girl? Very well. Watch her closely.那个独眼的家伙?很好,你去盯紧了。

Fae of PentaclesThings have also been going smoothly on my end. The key target is very compliant. We will most certainly be able to meet the projected figures.我这边的进展非常顺利,重点目标很听话,一定能按照预期达成业绩。

Laplace's DemonNext.下一个。

Fae of CupsO Your Handsome, Dapper, Snazzy, Demonic Highness...英俊帅气潇洒的拉普拉斯妖大人……

Laplace's DemonI get it. Your results are dangerously underwhelming.懂了,你业绩危险了。

Fae of CupsI have yet to find a suitable target, but I have a feeling—我还没物色到合适的目标,但我有种直觉——

Laplace's DemonHaha, toss her into the shredder.哈哈,把它给我扔进碎纸机。

Fae of CupsNo! My Lord! Your Highness, please give me another—不要啊——大人!大人!再给我次——

Krrrrrrrrk... The torn-up pieces of the Fae of Cups flutter in the air.哗啦啦—— 圣杯精灵的碎片漫天飞舞着。

Laplace's DemonNext.下一个。

Fae of SwordsM-My Lord, I am working to further the plan according to your instructions. Everything is going well at the moment. My progress may not be comparable to some of the others, but I am certainly not the bottom of the pile!大、大人,我按照您的指示在继续推进计划,目前一切顺利。 也许不能跟其他精灵比较,但至少,我一定不会垫底的!

Laplace's DemonHumph.哼。

Laplace's Demon lets out a cold snort. All the faes present, as well as the fragments of the Fae of Cups, fall silent.拉普拉斯妖冷哼一声,在场的精灵和圣杯精灵的碎片都噤声不语。

Laplace's DemonIf we succeed in our task, Lady Lunasia will be reborn... And our work will be completed for good...如果能顺利完成,露尼西亚小姐就将迎来重生。 我们的工作就真正圆满了……

A happy but fickle smile spreads across Laplace's Demon's face. She waves her sword, and the fragments of the Fae of Cups scattered on the floor come together again.幸福又缥缈的笑容出现在拉普拉斯妖的脸上,它挥了挥铁剑,地上的圣杯精灵的碎片重新聚拢在了一起。

Fae of Cups(Sobs) Thank you, My Lord. I will never forget your grace and generosity...……呜呜,您的大恩大德,小的感激不尽……

Laplace's DemonDo your job properly. Don't forget—this is all for the sake of Lady Lunasia.好好去干。 记住,这一切都是为了露尼西亚小姐。

Fae of CupsYes, for Lady Lunasia.是,为了露尼西亚小姐。

Fae of WandsThe game is about to begin. Where are you, my sweet target?游戏就要开始了。 我亲爱的目标哟,你在哪里?

Fae of WandsOh! The memory remains frozen here. Got you...喔!记忆停留在这里,我找到你了……

Seawater has filled all the space beyond the orb of light. It almost feels like being in an underwater palace. M4 nods toward M16, who has dragged all the unconscious Sangvis units closer to M4. As the Starfish System begins to dim, the blue sphere also shrinks gradually.光球外已经充满海水,置身其中的空间仿佛是一座海底城堡。 M4向M16点了点头,M16将已经失去意识的铁血们聚拢到了M4的身边,随着海星逐渐暗淡,蓝色光球的体积也越来越小。

M16A1Are you sure you can do it?你确定能做到吗?

M4A1As long as we live, the future will have endless possibilities.只要我们活下来,未来就有无限的可能性。

M4A1Even if our physical forms are lost, we will still meet again some day.即使素体不存在了,我们也会有再见面的一天。

M16A1Will we, really?我们,真的可以再见面吗?

M4A1Certainly. Promises transcend time and space. Whichever dimension I end up in, I will be waiting for you on the other side.一定没问题的,约定可以跨越时间和空间,不管在哪个维度,我都会在另一边等着你。

The Starfish has reached criticality and eventually explodes. In that instant, the orb of light shrinks rapidly, and the blue radiance becomes blindingly bright. The seawater outside starts riling and boiling. The Dolls are also set ablaze and eventually disappear altogether along with the light...海星到了维持的极限,最终发生剧烈爆炸—— 在这一瞬间,光球迅速缩小,蓝色的泛光变得炫目而刺眼,光球外的海水也随之沸腾起来。 人形们随着蓝色的光芒开始燃烧,而在光球消失的那一刻,她们也从空间中消失了……

... M4... Do you still remember the beautiful dream that you were pursuing? I don't think I ever believed in "miracles". Back then, I simply couldn't bear to let you down...…… M4…… 你还记得自己当时追寻着的,是怎样美好的希望吗? 比起相信“奇迹”,那时的我,大概只是不忍心令你失望吧……

If I had known the cruelty that "hope" would bring upon us... I would have definitely stopped you. No matter the cost.如果我知道,仅仅是呼唤“希望”之名,将为我们招来怎样的残酷…… 我一定,会阻止你。 不惜一切代价。

???At last... I found you at long last...终于……我终于找到你了……

M16A1...M4?……M4?

Fae of WandsHello, Miss M16A1. The Fae of Wands, at your service.M16A1小姐您好,我是竭诚为您服务的权杖精灵。

A card hovering in mid-air bends humbly, as if performing a bow.一张纸牌悬浮在空中,谦卑地微微弯折,似乎是在行礼。

M16A1...Fae of Wands? Where am I?……权杖精灵?这是哪里?

Fae of WandsThis is a world filled with beauty and hope, where the power of love will make all dreams come true for the pious!这里是汇集了美好与希望、能够使用爱的力量实现虔诚之人心愿的世界!

Fae of WandsTAROT PARADISE!“塔-罗-天-堂!”

Fae of WandsNo darkness, no injustice. As long as you work hard enough, you will fulfill your wish. You will get to meet this Miss M4A1 that you just mentioned.没有黑暗,没有不公,只要您足够努力,就能实现您的心愿。 包括见到您刚刚提起的M4A1小姐。

M16A1...M4 is here as well?……M4也在这里?

Fae of Wands...Perhaps. That depends mainly on how much work you're willing to put in.……也许吧。 这主要看您的努力程度。

M16A1I just stepped through the Starfish... How did I end up here?我明明踏入的是海星……为什么会在这里?

Fae of WandsI suppose it must the work be fate.小姐,这一切大概就是命运的安排。

Fae of WandsIt's alright. I know you still have a lot of questions, but feel free to explore this place and take a look around yourself.没关系,我知道您还有很多疑问,但您可以先四处走走,亲眼看看这里。

M16A1Okay.嗯。

Fae of WandsBefore you embark on this wondrous journey, please accept a blessing from me.在您开启这段美妙的旅程前,请接受我给予您的祝福。

A black hole starts swirling like a maelstrom around the Fae of Wands...权杖精灵的中心,黑洞如漩涡般旋转、再旋转……

All of a sudden, a beam of dazzling starlight spills out from the center of the black hole, like an opening that has ripped through the void. The black hole stretches on and on in a bizarre fashion... Until it turns into a thin card and flies toward M16's forehead.陡然间,一道耀眼的星光从黑洞中心飘然而出,仿佛在虚空中撕开一道口子,黑洞奇异地拉长再拉长—— 直到变成一张薄薄的卡片,朝M16的额头飞去。

M16A1Wha—?!什——?!

The starlight suddenly flashes so intensely M16 cannot keep her eyes open. She feels a pinprick sensation on her forehead. The starlight instantly vanishes, and a colorful card drifts lightly into her head through the center of her brow.星光在M16眼前骤然闪烁,灼烈得令她睁不开眼。 额头如同被针扎了一下后,星光倏忽消失了,一张彩色卡片轻巧地飞入她的眉心。

As the strange sensation spreads all over her body, the world before her eyes also starts distorting... transforming...随着身体的异样,眼前的世界也开始扭曲……变化……

Until it freezes at a curious state that looks almost like a freshly drawn oil painting.直到定格在一种潮湿的油画般质感的奇异景象里。

Fae of WandsYou are very fortunate to receive the Blessing of the Major Arcana. You have been given a new power.您很幸运,获得了大阿尔卡纳的祝福,可以拥有新的能力。

M16A1What's it for?这有什么用?

Fae of WandsEveryone who enters this place is given a unique blessing. Those who receive the Blessing of the Major Arcana are assigned their own authority and corresponding image. Those who receive the Blessing of the Minor Arcana are not so lucky. All they have is a dull number or symbol. They look very similar to me, so it's quite easy to mix us up.每一位进入这里的人都将获得独特的祝福。 大阿尔卡纳者,将拥有自己的权柄和对应的形象。 小阿尔卡纳者,就没有这样的幸运了。 她们只有光秃秃的数字符号,而且,跟我长得很像,非常容易混淆。

Fae of WandsYou will understand when you see them. Please make sure you recognize me. I have no numbers, after all~等您见到的时候就会知道,请一定要认准我,我可是没有数字的哟~

M16 gives a non-committal nod.M16无所谓地点点头。

M16A1So how exactly should I "work hard" to make my wish come true?按照你之前所说,我该怎样“努力”实现心愿?

Fae of WandsVery simple~ You just have to "collect" different cards, the way heroes collect treasures in the legends. Once your collection is complete, you will obtain the Lord's favor! Then the Lord will grant your wish, no matter what it is!非常简单~ 您只需要“收集”卡牌,就像传说中的勇士收集宝物那样。 等全部收集完成,就可以获得神的眷顾了! 到那时候,无论什么愿望,神都会帮您实现的!

M16A1Are you done with the info dump?你的说明结束了?

Fae of WandsYes. As I said, this is a simple world where all is bright and beau—是的,正如我所言,这是个简单、光明、美好——

M16 has already turned and walked away.M16已经转身离开。

Fae of WandsUh, hold on! There's hardly anybody in that direction! Please come this way!哎,等等我啊,小姐,那边没什么人,请往这边走啊!

Fae of CupsThat's it, that's it. Just like that.没错,没错,就是这样。

The thin card sways back and forth in satisfaction. Next to her is a clearly delirious card still waving a longsword about. Over the lifeless remains of her companion.薄薄的牌卡在空中满意地摇晃着。 在它的面前,一张明显神智错乱的卡牌仍在挥舞着长刀。 对着早已失去生息的同伴。

Eight of PentaclesHuff... huff...哈……哈……

Fae of CupsSee? You've collected two cards already.你看,这样你就获得了两张牌。

Eight of PentaclesI've... grown stronger...?我……变强了……?

Fae of CupsYes, you have indeed. You are now closer to obtaining the Lord's favor. Have you thought about the wish you're going to make?是的,你变得更强了。 这样你就离获得神的眷顾更近了,想好你的心愿了吗?

Eight of PentaclesI-I'm going to wish for...我、我想要……

Fae of CupsWait, someone's coming. Stay out of sight for now.等等,有人来了。 你先避一下。

Eight of PentaclesSomeone's coming... Fresh... blood... Hahahahahahahaha...有人来了……杀掉……新的…… 哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈……

Fae of CupsHey, I told you to hide! This is giving me a bad feeling...喂,我叫你先躲起来!这个气息很不妙……

Eight of PentaclesHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈!

The bloodsoaked girl has already dashed ahead, the longsword gleaming coldly in her hands.血迹斑斑的少女已经狂笑着冲了上去,手中的长刀反射着刺眼的寒光。

Fae of WandsMiss M16, here is—小姐,这边就是——

Fae of WandsHey, no beating up the faes here!喂,这里禁止殴打精灵!

M16A1—!!!——!!!

Slash! A silver streak of light comes slicing down without warning!哗! 一道银光愤然劈下!

M16 vaults away, and the point of the sword misses her back, stabbing right into the ground.M16一翻身,刀尖堪堪落在背后,直刺入地面。

Eight of PentaclesHuff... huff...呼……呼……

M16A1Don't move! Put your hands up!别动!把手举起来!

With her assault rifle braced firmly against her shoulder, M16 warily eyes the girl standing several meters away.突击步枪稳稳地架在M16的臂弯中,警惕地扫视着数米外的少女——

Eight of PentaclesHahahahaha— GO. TO. HELL!哈哈哈哈哈—— 去、死、吧——!

With a sharp "clang", the longsword whisks through the air and comes slashing towards M16 once more.“叮”的一声,长刀呼啸着寒风,再度朝M16猛扑过来!

M16A1Tsk.啧。

Bang! Bang!砰!砰!

Two accurate shots hit the girl in both kneecaps.两记精准的射击命中少女的膝盖。

The girl howls as blood gushes out of her wounds.少女哀嚎着,鲜血汨汨地自伤口渗出。

M16 steps on the longsword and kicks it firmly away. She trains the pitch-black muzzle of her rifle on the girl's forehead.M16一脚踩住刀身,利落地踢开。漆黑的枪口对准少女的额头。

M16A1Answer me— Who are you? Why are you trying to kill me?回答我—— 你是谁?为什么要杀我?

Eight of PentaclesHaha... hahaha... I'll kill you! Take your card! And obtain the Lord's favor!哈哈……哈哈哈…… 杀了你!拿到你的牌!获得神的眷顾!

M16A1Fae of Wands, this is what you meant by collecting cards?权杖精灵,这就是你说的收集?

Fae of WandsYes, Miss M16. It should be a walk in the park for you.是的,小姐。 对您来说应该很简单吧。

Laughing maniacally, the girl suddenly grabs hold of the barrel and tries to yank it out of M16's grip—少女疯狂地笑着,死命抓住枪管,奋力一甩——

M16 comes to her senses just before she is pulled off-balance and strains to free her weapon.失控摔倒的瞬间,M16立刻反应过来,竭力夺回自己的枪。

Bang!砰!

Bang-bang!砰!砰!

The gun smoke dissipates. The girl's lips are still curled into a big smile, but her cheeks are now slowly losing their warmth. Her heavy body is lying in a pool of blood.硝烟散去时,少女的嘴角依然灿烂地扬起,然而她的面颊却渐渐失去温度,连同沉重的身躯一起,跌落血泊。

M16 lets out a long breath. As she stumbles to her feet, the [Eight of Pentacles] slowly flies through the center of her brow.M16长舒了一口气,踉跄着站起身,一张【星币八】飞向了她的眉心。

M16A1...What a lunatic.……疯子。

Fae of WandsCongratulations! I knew you could do it!恭喜小姐!我就知道您一定能行!

For some reason, the girl's deranged laughter keeps echoing deafeningly in M16's ears.不知为何,少女疯狂的笑声仿佛再次在M16的耳边响起,震耳欲聋。

M16A1This is no paradise; it's just a hell where the prisoners are forced to slaughter one another.这里根本不是什么天堂,不过是又一个逼迫囚徒们厮杀的地狱罢了。

M16 aims her weapon at the Fae of Wands.M16的枪口对准了权杖精灵。

Fae of WandsW-wait! You can't raise a hand against the faes here!等、等等!这里不可以对精灵动手的!

M16A1What will happen if I do?动手了会怎样?

Fae of WandsUh... Y-you will lose a faithful guide...呃……你、你会失去一位忠心的向导啊……

M16A1How unfortunate.真遗憾。

Bang-bang-bang! The fragile card is blown to pieces. M16 sets out to an unknown destination without a backward glance.呯呯呯—— 脆弱的牌卡被打烂成了碎片。 朝着未知的目的地,M16头也不回地离开了这里。

Fae of CupsThis is your fault! It's all your fault! Go to hell!都怪你!都怪你啊!你给我去死吧!

Fae of WandsWhat?! As if you haven't sabotaged MY performance before!干什么?!你又不是没有搞砸过我的绩效!

In the dark space, two cards are entangled in a brawl.黑暗的空间,两张牌卡扭打在一起。

Fae of CupsIt took me a lot of work to finally find a target! And just when she managed to get some pitiful results... You came swooping in with your VIP and took it all away!我好不容易才找到一个目标!搞到了一点点点可怜的业绩…… 你倒好,带着你的VIP一眨眼就给我全卷走了!

Fae of WandsDon't make this about you and me! Try to see the bigger picture, will you? Your little plankton should be fed to the big fish! That's the surefire way of producing results for the cause!什么你的我的!你能不能有点大局观? 这点小虾米就该喂给大鱼,这样才有搞定总业绩的可能啊!

Fae of CupsI don't care! If I don't have anything to show next time, Her Demonic Highness will turn me into mulch!我不管!我要是再搞不到业绩,拉普拉斯妖大人就要拿我去糊墙了!

Fae of WandsYou dummy, you don't understand what Her Demonic Highness actually wants.这就是你糊涂了,你根本没明白拉普拉斯妖大人的意思。

Fae of CupsWhat do you mean?什么意思?

Fae of WandsWhat is our goal here?我们的目标是什么?

Fae of CupsTo meet our performance target so that we can revive Lady Lunasia?凑够业绩,让露尼西亚小姐重生?

Fae of WandsExactly. Which means our individual performance doesn't actually matter. What matters is—对嘛,所以我们每个人有多少业绩根本不重要,重要的是——

Fae of CupsMeeting our overall performance target...凑够总业绩……

Fae of WandsThere you have it!这就对了嘛!

Fae of CupsBut I can't just show up with absolutely nothing!那我也不能是零啊!

Fae of WandsIf you roll with me, I'll make sure you get something.跟着我混,还能让你变零?

Fae of CupsWhat's your plan?你有什么计划?

Fae of WandsHeheh... You see, I'm going all in on this one here.嘿嘿…… 我啊,这一次全部押在这位小姐身上了。

The Fae of Wands conjures a monitor out of thin air, which shows M16 traveling down a desolate path on her own...权杖精灵挥了挥手,凭空出现的屏幕上,M16正独自走在荒芜的小路上……

The Land of Miracles 奇迹之地

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“塔罗天堂”,某处。 白发的少女独自走在荒野,一张单薄的牌卡左右围绕着,喋喋不休。

星币精灵伊莱莎小姐,我刚刚为您介绍的规则,您还有什么不清楚的吗?

星币精灵您有任何问题都可以问我哦,我是您的专属精灵,绝对忠诚可信!

星币精灵伊莱莎小姐……您就说一句话吧,哪怕只有一个字也行啊……

伊莱莎停下了脚步,她望向面前错综复杂、延伸至天际的岔路,说出了她在这个世界的第一句话。

伊莱莎M4在哪?

星币精灵喔,原来伊莱莎小姐的心愿就是找到M4吗?那么您只要——

星币精灵呃——

星币精灵从天旋地转中回过神来,才意识到自己被伊莱莎的力量束缚。

星币精灵伊、伊莱莎小姐?

嘭——伊莱莎没有给它反应的机会就将它狠狠砸在了地上。

星币精灵呃啊!

伊莱莎在我的耐心消耗光之前,你最好把我想知道的全部说出来。

星币精灵我、我会的!

伊莱莎M4在哪?

星币精灵我真的不知道!我拿我今年全部的业绩来发誓! 但凡我骗您,我今年业绩清零!

伊莱莎我怎么才能找到M4?她跟我一起进入的这里。

星币精灵你们从同一个入口进入,可能被传送到了这个世界不同的地方。 这个世界正在不断坍陷缩小,只要您坚持到最后或者达到获得神眷的条件,就一定能见到她的。

伊莱莎神眷……你之前说,收集到所有的塔罗牌卡,就可以获得神眷,得到一个实现心愿的机会。

星币精灵没有错!这是个公平合理的世界,努力,就可以改变命运!

伊莱莎看向自己掌心的牌卡,冷冷地笑了下。

伊莱莎我猜,收集牌卡的方式是没有限制的。

星币精灵这个嘛……就请按照您自己的意愿来了……

伊莱莎即便我杀光这里的所有人也没关系?

星币精灵当然,伊莱莎小姐,神只在意结果,并不在意过程。

伊莱莎收敛了笑容,她若有所思地盯着星币精灵。

伊莱莎让我猜猜,神的最终目的也和M4有关。

星币精灵伊莱莎小姐,这个……

伊莱莎在我杀光这个世界前,M4都是安全的,对吗?

这是绝对不能回答的禁区,但在伊莱莎的凝视下,星币精灵不敢拒绝。

星币精灵是、是的……

伊莱莎现在,跟我讲讲这个世界的战斗吧,再敢像之前一样兜圈子我就先杀了你。

星币精灵我一定知无不言!

唰——少女在众人面前腾空而起!

如同被一只无形的手捏住喉咙提起来,她面色惨白,竭力嘶吼着,却说不出一个字。

众人惊恐后退,刀具和权杖胡乱地碰撞,咯咯作响。

伊莱莎永别了。

嘶啦—— 随着伊莱莎的手指在空中轻轻一划,牌卡被干净利落地切开,四散开去。

鲜血如雨般飘洒下来,沐浴着这片诡异的天地。

宝剑八啊啊啊啊啊——!!

圣杯四不要! 不要杀我——!

望着两个先后逃跑的背影,伊莱莎面无表情地伸出手,转动掌心。

咔嚓。 两张牌卡的碎片纷飞,颓然落地。

权杖六呜呜呜…… 对、对不起!我和她们不是一伙的!我是被胁迫的! 求求你放过我……

砰。

一枚子弹精确地洞穿牌卡。

伊莱莎伸了伸手,隐隐感到某种微妙的变化——她的武器,回来了?

星币精灵嘻嘻……不愧是“倒吊人”小姐呢!我从一开始就很看好你哦!

唰唰——一张大阿尔卡纳“死神”牌和数张小阿尔卡纳牌先后飞入伊莱莎的掌心。

伊莱莎眯了眯眼,仔细端详着自己的右手,能量在表层之下不可思议地流动着。

伊莱莎每夺走一张牌卡,能力就会得到提升。

星币精灵弱者的所有能量将奉献给征服她的“强者”——这可是“塔罗天堂”崇高的法则之一! 至于拥有不同能力的大阿尔卡纳身份牌嘛,是为了给游戏增加一点小小的趣味和意外啦……

伊莱莎我现在可以使用“死神”的能力了吗?

星币精灵您现在拥有两张大阿尔卡纳牌,只可以使用其中一张的能力。

伊莱莎那另一张对我有什么意义?

星币精灵您可以把“死神”牌赠予其他玩家。 就像上一任“死神”和她的同伙一样,多一个助手,活下去的概率会更大呢……

星币精灵哎呀,对您来说的话—— 只要链接还存在,就能召唤到同伴哦~!

伊莱莎使用“倒吊人”的能力吗?我知道了。

屏息凝神间,她的身体轻盈地腾空,脚尖离地……

呼啦—— 风暴的中心,一顶弧形屏障发出微弱的白光,将屏障内的身影衬托得愈加黑暗。

屏障消失了。 伊莱莎的身边悄然多出了一个高挑的黑色身影。

星币精灵哇哦,出来了个很有杀气的家伙。

稻草人……主脑。

稻草人单膝跪下,谦卑的目光凝视伊莱莎的足尖。

伊莱莎怎么是你? 我要的明明是最强的那个。

稻草人我就是。

伊莱莎疑惑地抬起稻草人的头,冰冷陌生的眼神是她从未见过的。

伊莱莎……我好像明白了。

稻草人请对我下达指令。

伊莱莎单手置于稻草人的头顶,海量信息在不知不觉间汇入稻草人的心智。 良久,终于平息。

伊莱莎明白了吗?

稻草人是,主脑。

稻草人依然没有抬头。

伊莱莎抽出“死神”牌,按在稻草人的额头上。

伊莱莎别让我失望。

霎时,耀眼的光芒从牌面中凝聚起来,闪烁于稻草人的眉心。

一记针扎般的刺痛后,“死神”牌又恢复了原貌,落入稻草人手中。

稻草人缓缓站起,后退半步,微微鞠躬。

稻草人如您所愿,主脑…… 我将为铁血而战,清除杂碎——不计一切代价。

伊莱莎为了铁血,为了实现父亲的心愿。

稻草人……是。

稻草人淡然转身,却在迈出步伐的时候犹豫了一瞬。

稻草人您一个人行动,没问题吗? 在我这边的记忆中,您——

伊莱莎我没有问题。 我们分头行动,效率才能达到最大化。 记住,找到M4,把M4以外的目标全部抹除。

稻草人是。

看着两个犹如黑色死神的少女分头离开,星币精灵狂喜的笑声简直快要抑制不住。

宝剑精灵……都说了,规则就是这样。 只有拿到更多的塔罗牌,你们才会变强,才有可能获得神眷。

女皇嗯,你已经讲了很多遍了,我们充分明白规则的意思。

宝剑精灵那你们还在干什么?在这玩露营郊游吗?!

隐士你为什么在生气?我们做错了什么吗……

宝剑精灵你们!知不知道其他参与者已经集齐了多少塔罗牌?

宝剑精灵要是你们继续这样优哉游哉,根本不可能获得神的眷顾!

女皇没关系,只要我们大家还在一起就好。

圣杯二我们才不在乎输赢,开心才最重要!

星币三没有错!

几名少女蹦蹦跳跳地从愤怒到颤抖的宝剑精灵面前经过。 银铃般的笑声传入它的耳中却变成了同僚的尖酸刻薄的嘲笑声……

宝剑精灵你们真的以为彼此的友情牢不可破吗?

女皇你在说什么吗?

宝剑精灵让我来看看吧,你们之间的感情究竟有多坚固……

宝剑精灵的身影倏忽之间消失了,紧接着——

轰隆隆—— 隆隆巨响持续自地下深处传来,伴随着强烈的震感,天地摇晃……

女皇发生了什么?!宝剑精灵!

隐士它不见了……它不会有事吧?

圣杯二地面在开裂!啊——

星币三跑啊!快跑!!!

宝剑六呃啊啊啊啊啊——

权杖一不要啊啊啊——!!!

砰砰砰…… 浮游枪肆意旋转,无情地用子弹洗礼着眼前的一切。 尖叫声凝固在空中,倏然断裂,成为绝望的回响。

死神的影子悄然落地,踩在一堆碎片的上方。

星币九……呃啊!

残躯的痛感将可怜的蝼蚁从昏迷中激醒,近乎哀求地看向死神。

星币九求、求求你……放过我…… 我还有未完成的心愿……我要寻找……失散的主人…… 求求你……

唰。 稻草人干脆利落地撕碎了她最后的生息。

最后一丝残留的气息消失了。

四周凝聚着静止的风,只有无声的水流从各种残破的孔洞中汨汨涌出。

稻草人这里,只剩最后一点残渣了呢……

稻草人慢慢回头,冰冷的目光将身后气喘吁吁的两人冻住。

女皇不、不要过来……

隐士我保护你!

稻草人唤来浮游炮,瞄准激光已经照射在了两个瑟瑟发抖的身影——

唰——

稻草人…… 跑了。

只一眨眼间,两人的身影就在原地消失了。

稻草人没有留恋,朝着其他人逃跑的方向追去。

扑通。 确认黑影远去后,一个娇小的身影从高高叠起的插画图形中跳了下来。

月亮……她走了。

女皇谢谢你!

隐士你救了我们,你是……

月亮我是月亮,我拥有暂时隐身的能力。

月亮的枪口仍然没有放下。

月亮说出你们的能力,否则我们无法互相信任。

隐士再次感谢你的帮助,我是隐士,我可以看见一定范围内的塔罗牌动向。 比如……我能看见“死神”仍在附近徘徊……

女皇我的塔罗牌是女皇,在某种情况下,我也还不清楚是什么样的情况…… 我可以召唤其他拥有大阿尔卡纳牌的人来到我的身边。

月亮感谢你们的坦诚。

月亮放下了枪。

砰、砰、砰…… 远处的枪响如礼炮,一发又一发轰鸣着。 视野的尽头,迷雾的深处,一个纤细高挑的黑色身影如幽灵般飘然而出。

隐士为什么……她还不肯离开这里…… 已经屠杀了这么多人……

月亮我们都被困在这里了。 因为突然的地形塌陷,这里的面积急剧缩小。

女皇地形塌陷……是宝剑精灵干的……

隐士它为什么要这么做?!

月亮现在的局面就是它想要的。 让我们自相残杀。

隐士我不明白……我们的朋友全都死了……

隐士颓然坐在地上。

唰——嘭——

什么东西飞了过来,月亮小心地翻过来查看——

是一个少女的残片。

隐士啊啊啊啊!

稻草人虫子……都聚在这里呢。

女皇糟了!快找掩体躲起来!!! 所有人——快点!!!

嘭—— 稻草人轰开准备发动隐身的月亮。

隐士月亮!

稻草人无用的挣扎。

隐士……! 可恶!!!

哒哒哒—— 在激烈的火力面前,“隐士”的配枪娇弱得如同玩具。

女皇我们不是她的对手!

月亮女皇,发动你的技能!

女皇还没有达成条件!

隐士你快跑!我拖住她!

稻草人徒劳的挣扎。

稻草人挥了挥手,浮游枪即刻对几人展开了狂轰滥炸……

轰隆——

轰隆——

一阵天旋地转将女皇裹入黑暗。 四周,安静得可怕。 她被揪心与不安的感觉所吞没。

此时,怀中却有什么东西忽然开始炽热地发光。

女皇终于……终于有反应了!

悲愤的感情如洪流般,令女皇全身震颤……

她忍住咬碎牙齿的冲动,默默闭上双眼。

稻草人……嗯?

幽暗的画布中,一点耀眼的白光一闪而过。

稻草人哼,找到你了——

稻草人……?!

浮游枪开火的瞬间,白色弧光笼罩了一个跪坐于冰冷地板上的娇小身影。 她的眼角泛着泪光,虔诚地看向虚空,仿佛在祈求着什么……

砰砰砰…… 又一轮火力愤怒地倾泻而出,却被温柔的白色屏障所化解。

女皇的【祝福】——开启确认。

屏障不断蔓延、扩散…… 在一阵刺目的光辉后,三个少女轮廓才清晰地浮现出来。

RO635戒备。

M4 SOPMOD II我们这是到了哪里啊?!

SOP2倏忽瞪大双眼,将不远处漂浮的黑影连同四周惨败的战场尽数纳入眼底。

嘭——轰隆—— 不等AR小队搞清现状,稻草人毫不迟疑地瞄准了她们。

稻草人格里芬的渣滓们,没想到在这里也能见面。

M4 SOPMOD II卑鄙!居然偷袭我们!

RO635汇报情况。

AR15我没事。

M4 SOPMOD II我也好得很!

咔哒—— 硝烟散去,AR小队已经完成了战备。

RO635AR小队全体注意!

RO635消灭目标——稻草人!

Somewhere in Tarot Paradise. A white-haired girl is trekking through the wilderness, while a thin card circles around her, chattering away.

Fae of PentaclesMiss Elisa, would you like me to elaborate on any of the rules that I just explained to you?

Fae of PentaclesIf you have any questions, feel free to ask me! I am your personal fae—completely trustworthy and devoted to you!

Fae of PentaclesMiss Elisa... please say something. Even just a single word...

Elisa comes to a halt. She looks into the distance at the intertwining paths ahead and utters her very first sentence in this world.

ElisaWhere is M4?

Fae of PentaclesOh, so your wish is to find M4, I presume? In that case, you simply have to—

Fae of PentaclesUrk—

The Fae of Pentacles finds her bearing after being sent tumbling through the air, only to realize she is at the mercy of Elisa's power.

Fae of PentaclesM-Miss Elisa?

Bam! Elisa smashes her onto the floor before she can even react.

Fae of PentaclesArgh!

ElisaYou'd better tell me everything I want to know before my patience runs out.

Fae of PentaclesI-I will!

ElisaWhere is M4?

Fae of PentaclesI really don't know! I swear on the figures I've achieved for the entire year! If I lie to you, my figures will go down to zero!

ElisaHow can I find M4? We came to this place together.

Fae of PentaclesYou entered through the same portal, but she could have been transported to a different location in this realm. This realm is in the process of shrinking and collapsing. As long as you manage to survive till the very end or obtain the Lord's favor, you will surely see her again.

ElisaThe Lord's favor... You said earlier—if I collect all the tarot cards, I'll receive the Lord's favor and have a wish granted.

Fae of PentaclesThat's right! This world is fair and just! Work hard, and you can change your fate!

Elisa peers down at the card in her palm with a sneer.

ElisaI gather there are no rules dictating HOW I collect the cards.

Fae of PentaclesWell... you are free to do it however you wish...

ElisaIt doesn't matter even if I kill everyone here?

Fae of PentaclesNot at all, Miss Elisa. The Lord cares only about the ends, not the means.

Elisa reins in her glee and stares at the Fae of Pentacles thoughtfully.

ElisaLet me guess, the Lord's ultimate goal also has something to do with M4.

Fae of PentaclesMiss Elisa...

ElisaSo before I clean out this whole place, M4 is safe, right?

The answer to this question must absolutely not be disclosed, but under Elisa's probing gaze, the Fae of Pentacles dares not withhold it.

Fae of PentaclesY-yes...

ElisaNow tell me about how combat works in this world. If you beat around the bush like you just did, you'll be the first to die.

Fae of PentaclesI promise I will tell you everything I know!

Whoosh—a girl shoots up into the air in front of the group.

As though being suspended and choked by an invisible hand, the deathly pale girl desperately tries to scream, but not a sound comes out of her mouth.

The others back away in fright, their swords and wands rattling and clanging frantically.

ElisaFarewell.

Splish— Elisa gives her finger a light flick, and the card is slashed cleanly into pieces.

Blood rains down from the sky, drenching this macabre world in red.

Eight of SwordsAaaaaaaaaahh!!

Four of CupsNo! Don't kill me!

Looking at the two who are the first to flee, Elisa raises her hand and turns her palm expressionlessly.

Ka-chak. Fragments of the two cards flutter dejectedly to the ground.

Six of Wands(Sobs) I-I'm sorry! I'm not with them! I was coerced! Please let me go, I beg you...

Bang.

A bullet puts a hole cleanly through the card.

Elisa stretches out her arm and feels a strange transformation—she has regained her weapon?

Fae of PentaclesHeheh... As expected of Miss "Hanged Man"! I had a good feeling about you right from the start!

Whoosh! The Major Arcana card "Death" and several Minor Arcana cards fly into Elisa's hand one after another.

Elisa scrutinizes her right hand with narrowed eyes. An incredible torrent of power surges beneath the surface.

ElisaI gain more power with every card I take.

Fae of PentaclesThe weak must hand over all their power to their vanquisher—that's one of the tenets in Tarot Paradise! The Major Arcana cards with their multitude of powers are there to make the game more interesting and to introduce a few more unexpected variables...

ElisaSo I can now wield the power of "Death"?

Fae of PentaclesYou now possess two Major Arcana cards, but you can only wield the power of one of them.

ElisaThen what good does having another one do me?

Fae of PentaclesYou can give the "Death" card to another player. Like the previous "Death" and her lackeys, you can increase your own chances of survival by recruiting an associate...

Fae of PentaclesOh, to explain this in terms that you'd understand... As long as the connection still exists, you can summon your companions~!

ElisaThat's how I use the "Hanged Man's" power? I see.

Elisa settles her breathing and concentrates. Her body starts floating lightly in the air as her feet lifts off the ground...

Whoosh... In the eye of the storm, the faint white glow emitted by a curved barrier makes the figure shielded within appear even darker in comparison.

The barrier disappears. A tall, dark figure suddenly appears next to Elisa.

Fae of PentaclesWow, she looks positively murderous.

Scarecrow...Mastermind.

Scarecrow goes down on one knee and lowers her eyes humbly at Elisa's feet.

ElisaWhy is it you? I specifically summoned the strongest one.

ScarecrowThat would be me.

Elisa tilts Scarecrow's face up in bemusement. Those cold eyes are an unfamiliar sight.

Elisa...I see.

ScarecrowPlease give me your orders.

Elisa places a hand on Scarecrow's head, and a torrent of information flows into her neural cloud. After a long while, it finally subsides.

ElisaDo you understand?

ScarecrowYes, Mastermind.

Scarecrow keeps her head bowed.

Elisa takes out the "Death" card and presses it against Scarecrow's forehead.

ElisaDon't let me down.

Then in an instant, a brilliant light shines from the card onto Scarecrow's brow.

After causing a pinprick sensation, the "Death" card reverts to its original state and lands in Scarecrow's hand.

Scarecrow rises slowly, takes a step back, and bows slightly.

ScarecrowAs you wish, Mastermind... I shall fight for Sangvis Ferri and eliminate all enemies—whatever it takes.

ElisaFor Sangvis Ferri, and for the sake of carrying out Father's will.

Scarecrow...Yes, Mastermind.

Scarecrow turns, but hesitates for a second before she strides out.

ScarecrowWill you be alright on your own? From what I remember, you—

ElisaI'll be fine. It's the most efficient if we split up. Remember, find M4 and take out all other targets.

ScarecrowUnderstood.

The Fae of Pentacles can barely contain its gleeful cackling as it watches the two black-clad girls go their separate ways.

Fae of Swords...As I've said, those are the rules. Only by obtaining more tarot cards will you grow more powerful and possibly win the Lord's favor.

The EmpressYes, you've explained it many times. We understand the rules perfectly.

Fae of SwordsThen what are you doing? Playing at hiking and camping?!

The HermitWhy are you so angry? Did we do something wrong...?

Fae of SwordsGuys! Do you have any idea how many cards the other participants have already collected?

Fae of SwordsIf you keep dilly-dallying like this, you don't stand a chance of winning the Lord's favor!

The EmpressThat's alright, as long as we all stay together.

Two of CupsWe don't care about winning. What matters is that we have fun!

Three of PentaclesThat's right!

Several girls skip and bound right in front of the Fae of Swords, who is shaking with anger. Their peals of laughter sound like mean, mocking snickers to its ears...

Fae of SwordsDo you seriously believe your friendship is unbreakable?

The EmpressDid you say something?

Fae of SwordsIn that case, let me see just how firm your friendship is...

The Fae of Swords vanishes abruptly, then...

Rumble... A loud rumbling noise starts coming from deep underground, followed by violent tremors that seem to shake up the entire world...

The EmpressWhat is happening? Fae of Swords?!

The HermitShe's gone... Is she going to be okay?

Two of CupsThe ground is splitting open! Aaaaaahh!

Three of PentaclesRun! Just run!!!

Six of SwordsAaaaaargh!!!

Ace of WandsNoooooo!!!

Bang-bang-bang... Hovering guns spin and rain down bullets on everything in sight with ruthless abandon. Screams fill the air before they are cut off abruptly and turn into echoes of despair.

Death's shadowy figure lands quietly, her foot trampling on a pile of fragments.

Nine of Pentacles...Ugh!

The burst of pain jerks the broken small fry back to consciousness. She looks up imploringly at Death.

Nine of PentaclesP-please... spare me... I have unfulfilled wishes... I must find... my master... I beg you...

Whoosh. Scarecrow severs her remaining life with a clean slash.

Time Transfixed 被刺穿的时间

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ScarecrowCough... Cough...呵……咳咳……

The hovering guns are blown up one after the other, and the shadowy figure of Death finally crashes to the ground.悬浮的浮游枪被一一击碎,“死神”的黑影也终于坠落。

Bang-bang-bang! ST AR-15 puts in a final burst of bullets.呯呯呯—— AR15补上最后一串子弹。

ScarecrowWhat are you waiting for?还在等什么?

RO635How did you get here?你是怎么进入这里的?

ScarecrowBy trampling over M4's corpse.踩着M4的尸体进来的。

M4 SOPMOD IIDon't be cheeky with me!你给我老实点!

Ka-chak—SOP-II reloads her weapon.咔哒——SOP2重新上好了子弹。

RO635Did Elisa somehow summon you?是伊莱莎用了什么办法叫你进来的吗?

ScarecrowMaybe she did, maybe she didn't. It makes no difference either way. The Mastermind will lead us to victory.是或者不是,都不会改变最后的结局。 主脑会为我们赢得一切。

ScarecrowAs for you, Griffin scum, you are losers no matter which world it is...而你们,格里芬的渣滓们,不管在哪个世界,你们都是失败者……

Scarecrow's sneer remains even as her eyes grow dim and she seemingly drifts off into a sweet dream...眼神已经暗淡,稻草人依旧笑着,仿佛陷入了幸福的美梦……

Crunch. ST AR-15 crumples up Scarecrow's lifeless card.嘎吱。 AR15攥起稻草人那不再有反应的牌卡。

ST AR-15...Dammit. We should've strung her up and interrogated her!……该死。 刚才就应该把这家伙吊起来拷问的!

RO635Doesn't matter. Judging by our previous dealings with Scarecrow, she wouldn't have divulged any useful information anyway.算了,以我们和稻草人交手的经验,她不会给出任何有效的情报。

M4 SOPMOD IIHumph, she got off easy!哼,便宜她了!

Flutter... A card descends from the sky and takes the card that has floated out of Scarecrow's disintegrating body.簌簌—— 一张牌卡从天降落,顺势接住了从逐渐破碎的稻草人身上飞出的牌卡。

Fae of CupsEsteemed ladies, forgive me for being late...尊敬的几位小姐,我来迟了……

The card kneels on the ground and bows as she hands the trophy over to RO with both hands.牌卡恭敬地弯折身体跪在地上,将战利品双手递给RO。

RO635Who are you...?你是……?

Fae of CupsThe Fae of Cups, your most faithful servant. Please allow me to do your bidding.我是你们忠心的仆人,圣杯精灵, 有任何吩咐都请让我为你们效劳。

The EmpressDon't trust her!不要相信它!

The Empress cries out woefully. The Moon is lying on the ground, no longer moving.女皇悲怆地大喊,躺在地上的月亮已经安然睡去。

The EmpressWe also trusted the guidance of the Fae of Swords... until she caused the ground to collapse and the world to shrink rapidly... Forcing us to clash and kill each other...我们也曾相信宝剑精灵的指引……直到它让大地塌陷,世界的面积急剧缩小…… 逼我们碰撞在一起互相残杀……

The HermitI can vouch for that... Please believe the Empress!我可以作证……请你们相信女皇!

Fae of CupsDon't blame the Fae of Sword's individual action on all of the other faes! I AM intent on serving my chosen ladies faithfully!那是宝剑精灵的个人行为,不要上升到整个精灵群体啊! 我可是忠心耿耿想要为我选中的小姐们服务的!

RO635Why have you chosen us?为什么选中我们?

Fae of CupsBecause you are all beautiful, well-spoken, approachable, and have justice in your hearts!当然是因为几位小姐不仅长得美丽,说话还好听,性格也平易近人,刚刚还路见不平拔刀相助呢!

Fae of CupsOn top of that, you're all super strong!不仅如此,能力也是一个比一个强!

RO635What's in it for you for serving us?为我们服务,你能有什么好处?

Fae of CupsIt's my purpose! Please don't make me out to be some despicable villain who only approaches you for some petty gains!这是我的使命!请不要把我当成是为了谋取一点蝇头小利才接近你们的卑鄙家伙!

ST AR-15Tsk.啧。

RO635If your idea of showing sincerity is to keep spewing lies, then I don't see how we can work together. Please leave.如果一句实话都不肯说就是你能给的诚意,那我认为没有合作的必要。 请你离开吧。

M4 SOPMOD IIWe're telling you to scram! Heard that?!让你走开,听见没!

Fae of CupsBut...可是……

Whoosh! She finds herself staring down three dark gun muzzles.唰—— 回答它的是三个黑洞洞的枪口。

Fae of Cups(Sobs) Fine, I'm going! I'm going, alright?!呜呜呜呜……我知道了,我走!我走就是了!

The broken-hearted card disappears.伤心破碎的牌卡消失在了空中。

RO635She's gone... Please stop crying. We should be safe for now.它走了…… 你别哭了,目前暂时安全了。

The EmpressThank you...谢谢你们……

ST AR-15I recognize your voice. You're the one who summoned us here, aren't you?听声音,你就是那个呼唤我们过来的人?

The EmpressYes, I hold the card of the Empress and wield the power of summoning other Major Arcana cards to my side.是的,我拥有女皇的牌卡,可以召唤一次拥有大阿尔卡纳牌的能力者来到身边。

M4 SOPMOD IIThat's amazing! I wonder what power my card gives me...好厉害!不知道我的牌卡是什么技能……

ST AR-15Are you working together?你们是一起行动的伙伴吗?

The EmpressShe is the Hermit. We decided to team up... I'm still alive thanks to her.她是隐士,我们一起组队行动…… 多亏了她,我还能活着。

The HermitI hold the card of the Hermit, which gives me the ability to see all active Arcanas within range.我拥有隐士的牌卡,可以看见一定区域内所有活动的阿尔卡纳牌。

RO635From what I understand of the game, it would be best for holders of Major Arcana cards to keep their powers secret, no?按照我对游戏的理解,大阿尔卡纳牌的持有者最好是对自己的能力进行保密吧?

The EmpressHuh...? Why?诶……为什么?

The Hermit...Theoretically speaking, we really shouldn't be revealing our own powers.……理论上,我们应该对自己的能力噤声。

M4 SOPMOD IISo why have you just gone and spilled everything?那你为什么一上来就全说了?

The HermitI would like to make a deal with you.我希望和你们达成一笔交易。

ST AR-15... What deal?…… 什么交易?

The HermitI am willing to aid you with my power in exchange for your protection over the Empress and myself. We need protection since neither of us possess any decent combat capability, and the powers of our cards are both defense-oriented.我愿意为你们使用我的能力,来换取你们对我和女皇的保护。 因为我俩并不具备什么像样的战斗能力,牌卡带来的能力也是防御型的,我们需要保护。

The EmpressHermit...隐士……

RO635...We are a T-Doll squad at the Griffin base. It has always been our duty to protect weaker Dolls.…… 我们是格里芬基地的人形小队,保护弱小人形,本来就是我们的职责。

RO635But much as I'd like to say that, common sense cannot be applied to this world.我很想这么说,但确实如你所言,这个世界不能按常理去理解。

M4 SOPMOD IIRO, should we bring them along?RO,要带上她们吗?

RO635Let's stay together. We're here to find an important teammate, so we can use all the help we can get.和我们一起行动吧,我们来这里是为了找到重要的队友,你们的力量也是我们所需要的。

RO635However, we can't promise we'd keep you safe at all times. If push comes to shove, I will prioritize the safety of my team.但我们并不能许诺给你们永远的保护,在紧急时刻,我仍然会以我们小队为优先考虑目标。

The HermitThat's good enough.这样就足够了。

The Hermit takes the Empress' hand. They leave with the AR Team after saying a final goodbye to the remains of the Moon.隐士拉起女皇的手,在告别月亮的残骸后,她们跟随AR小队的步伐离开了。

Fae of CupsCome, Fae of Swords. Come over here.来,宝剑精灵,你过来。

Fae of SwordsThen put down your shears first!那你先把剪刀放下!

Fae of CupsWhat are you afraid of? Aren't we good friends?你怕什么?我们不是好伙伴吗?

Fae of SwordsGood friends, my ass! That's how you tricked me and pushed me onto a glue trap last time!放屁,你上次就这么骗的我,然后趁我不注意把我推到了粘鼠板上面!

Fae of CupsAll water under the bridge! How can we find a better future if we keep looking back? Get some perspective!过去都是过去啦,一直往回看,怎么能有更好的未来? 格局啊,把格局打开!

Fae of SwordsWhy do you sound just like the Fae of Wands?你怎么说话跟权杖精灵一样?

Fae of CupsThat's probably because...那大概是因为……

Fae of SwordsWhat are the two of you up to?!你们俩在搞什么诡计?!

Fae of CupsWe have a great plan that will give us a triumphant victory at the final performance presentation conference.我们有一个伟大的计划,能让我们在这一场最后的业绩比拼大会上赢得体面。

Fae of Swords...What's the plan?……怎么做?

Fae of CupsThe Fae of Wands has high hopes for that VIP of hers. In fact, she is staking everything on that one-eyed girl. The ones that I've got my eyes on are also pretty decent. You catch my drift?权杖精灵手里的那个VIP非常值得期待,它已经把全部都押在那个独眼小姐身上。 而我手里的几位也不逊色,你明白我意思吗?

Fae of SwordsThe two of you are forming an alliance to wipe out all the other participants first before duking it out between yourselves...你们俩想强强联手,干掉其他的参与者,最后再角逐胜负……

Fae of CupsExactly. This way, whether it is the one-eyed lady or my team that survives, we both win.没错,这样不管是它手里的独眼小姐存活,还是我这边的小队存活,都是我们赢。

Fae of SwordsWhat about the Fae of Pentacles' VIP? That white-haired midget is surprisingly impressive. As far as I know, she's the player with the best performance so far.那星币精灵手里的VIP呢?那个白发的小个子,意外得厉害啊。 没记错的话,她已经是全场业绩最高的参与者了。

Fae of CupsAre you happy to let the Fae of Pentacles hog all the glory? That brat has been at the top of the performance chart for so long, it should be our turn. Don't you remember? Last time she won best employee, the wish she had Her Demonic Highness grant her was... For us to bark like dogs for a week!你甘心让星币精灵一直赢吗?这小子,稳坐业绩之王的宝座这么长时间了,也该让给我们了。 你还记得吗?上次它赢下了业绩之王,向拉普拉斯妖大人许下的心愿是—— 让我们学狗叫一个礼拜!

Fae of Swords...Don't remind me. I'm still mad about that.……别说了,现在提起还是很火大。

Fae of CupsThen your choice should be pretty obvious.那你应该明白你的选择了。

Fae of SwordsI understand. What do you need me to do?我知道了。现在需要我做什么?

Fae of CupsFeed your two small fries to the big fish.现在,要把你手里那两个小虾米,喂给大鱼。

Fae of SwordsThose two? What would that achieve?那两个?这点业绩够做什么?

Fae of CupsYou don't get it. The AR Team hasn't made a single kill yet. Who cares about justice and fairness? We must offer them a first taste of blood to prime their bloodthirst.你不懂,AR小队现在一个人头都没有拿到。 还在坚持什么正义和平,必须要先给她们开个荤,才能让她们毫无负担地杀下去。

Fae of SwordsAnd baiting them with the two small fries will do?拿两个小虾米开荤就行?

Fae of CupsYou know how those cunning game developers offer you a super generous $1 gift package right at the start? Once you fall for it and make your first purchase, you won't be able to stop! In a similar vein, anyone who kills regularly knows that the first kill is always the hardest. But once you've started...就像那些狡猾的游戏开发商,先给你上一个极具性价比的1元礼包,一旦你上当买了,你就停不下来了! 同理,经常杀人的人都知道,对第一个人下手是最难的,但只要开了这个头……

Fae of SwordsEverything will naturally follow...一切就自然而然地……

And thus, a new deal has been struck under the two cards' sinister cackling.在两张牌卡阴险的笑声中,一笔新的交易达成了。

Heavy, resounding footsteps draw closer slowly.沉稳的脚步自远处缓缓行进而来,激起一声声空洞的回响。

After a bout of frenzied carnage and barrage, the battlefield is now filled with nothing but silence and desolation.被她亲手打理过的战场,在历经疯狂的扫荡与交战后,只剩下荒芜与静寂在飘荡。

Fae of WandsMiss M16, I know you don't want to see me, but I earnestly implore you not to proceed any further. Please find a different route...M16小姐,我知道您不想见我,但我诚挚地建议您不要继续向前,换一条路吧……

M16A1Give me a reason.理由。

Fae of WandsThere is a formidable adversary ahead. I'm worried that you'll...前面有一个可怕的女人,她很强大,我担心您会……

M16A1Ha.哈。

M16 gazes into the distance. The corpses littering the ground stretch all the way to the horizon.M16眺望远方,遍地的残骸,一直延伸到地平线。

M16A1What if I insist on meeting her?如果我偏要去会会呢?

Fae of WandsDon't you wish to see Miss M4? If you still want that wish granted... I sincerely ask you to grind for more EXP before doing so...您的心愿不是找到M4小姐吗?如果您还想实现的话…… 我真诚地建议您再刷刷经验再去前方……

M16 stops in her tracks, her cold eyes boring into the obstacle ahead.M16停下脚步,冷冽的目光穿透前方的障碍。

M16A1There's no time.来不及了。

Fae of WandsWhat?什么?

Whoosh. A thin card is shredded, and its pieces scatter all around.唰—— 薄薄的牌卡凭空被撕裂,碎成一地纸片。

ElisaYou came.你来了。

M16A1It's been a while.好久不见。

Standing on the backlit hill, M16 can just about make out Elisa's gloomy features.站在逆光的山丘上,M16隐约能看见伊莱莎阴郁的表情。

ElisaI see you haven't been able to find M4 either.看来你也还没有找到M4。

ElisaThis is an arduous task. Allow me to free you from it.这是个艰难的任务,让我来帮你从中解脱出来吧。

Elisa seemingly dissolves in the wind and disappears.融入风中一样,伊莱莎不见了。

Ka-chak. M16 reloads. Gripping her rifle tightly, she scans her surroundings cautiously.咔哒。子弹上膛。 M16攥紧手中的枪,以戒备的姿态四下环顾。

ElisaYour reflexes have gotten even quicker, M16.你的反应似乎比从前更快了,M16。

Bang-bang-bang! A string of decisive gunshots ring out as bullets whizz in the direction of the voice. However, a faint barrier forms mid-air, completely neutralizing the ferocious attack.砰、砰、砰…… 一串斩钉截铁的枪声响起,朝着声源的方向飞扑过去! 然而,微弱的屏障在空中展开,将猛烈的攻击尽数消解。

M16A1... I will not let you find M4.…… 我不会让你找到M4的。

M16 stalks toward Elisa...M16朝着伊莱莎的方向追去……

Fae of CupsOh, you're back.喔,你回来了。

Fae of WandsThat freaking Fae of Pentacles has got to be cheating with a VIP like that! I died before I could even say my last words!**的星币精灵,搞出来的VIP跟开挂一样! 我遗言都来不及说就死了!

Fae of CupsDon't be mad. Look, I've got us yet another ally.别气啦,看,我给我们又拉来了一个盟友。

Fae of SwordsIf it's any consolation, the way you died was pretty cool.不知道能不能安慰到你,你刚刚死的样子蛮酷的。

Fae of CupsAhem, now let's talk about the plan—the plan! Fae of Wands, we're about to fast-forward to the final phase.咳咳,讲计划了!计划! 权杖精灵,我们准备直接快进到最终阶段了。

Fae of WandsNow?现在就?

Fae of CupsYes, we can't let the Fae of Pentacles' VIP keep up with the bloodbath. Let's just kickstart the final phase and bring them together. Miss M16 will definitely work together with the AR Team.是的,不能再放任星币精灵的VIP乱杀了。 直接进入最终阶段,让她们碰面吧,M16小姐一定会和AR小队合作的。

Fae of WandsRight.好。

Fae of CupsAs for the rules, I'll have to make some small adjustments... For the sake of bloodying the AR Team's hands, it will all be worth it!至于规则,我会小小调整一下…… 为了让AR小队的手沾上鲜血,这一切都是值得的!

Let us first welcome everyone will a big round of applause! We also have some very exciting news— Tarot Paradise is about to enter the culling stage! In the next five minutes, all Major Arcanas will be tallied in each area. If there are fewer than five Major Arcanas in an area, everyone within that area can proceed to the next stage. If there are five or more Major Arcanas in the same area, then everyone within that area will be punished... by death. The countdown begins... now!让我们用掌声欢迎各位小姐,并告诉大家一个激动人心的消息—— “塔罗天堂”即将进入判定阶段! 接下来的5分钟之内,各区域将结算【大阿尔卡纳】。 若同一区域内【大阿尔卡纳】数量<5,则该区域所有人合格通关,并传送至下一区域。 若同一区域内【大阿尔卡纳】数量≥5,则该区域所有人一同接受惩罚——死亡。 那么,倒计时正式开始!

In the darkness, speckles of starlight weave into a small path that leads into the unknown. Colt M1851N and the AR Team trio stand frozen in this surreal void.星星点点的微光交织成地毯,在黑暗中,渐渐铺成一条通往未知的小路。 仿佛踩在半真半假的虚空之上,柯尔特M1851和AR小队三人停下了脚步。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat's the meaning of this? This rule didn't exist before!什么意思啊?这个规则之前明明没有的!

ST AR-15Those damn bastards are just forcing us to kill each other outright!混蛋,已经赤裸裸逼我们互相残杀了吗?!

The Hermit is about to say something when the Empress grasps her gently on the arm and shakes her head.女皇抓住了欲言又止的隐士,轻轻摇了摇头。

The EmpressI've already used up my power. I won't be of any use to you even if you keep me around. I'll only be a hindrance.我的能力已经被使用过了,你们继续带着我,也毫无用处,只会拖累你们。

The Hermit...Empress!……女皇!

RO635What are you doing?你想干什么?

The EmpressPlease take the Hermit with you.请带上隐士继续前进吧!

Fae of CupsOh my, I really didn't want to see this.哎呀,最讨厌的局面出现了。

The utterly merciless card appears nonchalantly in mid-air.毫无怜悯之意的牌卡悠闲地出现在了半空。

M4 SOPMOD IIYou dare show your face?!你还敢来!

Fae of CupsDon't be mad, Miss SOP-II. I'm here to help you solve your problem.不要生气嘛,SOP2小姐,我是来帮你们解决问题的。

M4 SOPMOD IIGo on then! What do you suggest?!那你说说看怎么办啊!

Fae of CupsIt's quite simple. If you must pick one to kill between the Empress and the Hermit, I'd personally keep the Hermit alive.很简单,在女皇和隐士之间挑一个杀掉就好,我个人也建议保留隐士。

M4 SOPMOD IIIs that supposed to be helpful?!你还不如不讲!

SOP-II whacks the Fae of Cups with her butt stock.SOP2抬起枪托就砸在了圣杯精灵身上。

Fae of CupsOw! Don't hit me! Stop it! I'm just pointing out the best course of action if I were in your shoes. If I were with the Hermit and the Empress, I'd also tell them to kill one of you.哎,别打了!别打了! 我也是站在你们的立场上说话的嘛,要是站在隐士和女皇的角度上,我也会建议她们偷偷干掉你们中的一个。

Fae of CupsI may not have any emotions, but I understand why you're so reluctant to be parted. You are all sisters who have gone through fire and water together. It's only natural that you'd loathe seeing one of you die...虽然我没有感情啦,但我能理解你们彼此不愿分开的心情喔。 大家都是一同出生入死的姐妹,当然不愿意眼睁睁看着对方被杀死……

RO635Don't listen to her. She's trying to turn us against each other.别听它说话,它在挑拨离间。

Fae of CupsIt's not like I want to... but you only have 15 seconds left...我也不想的……可是时间只剩下15秒了诶……

ST AR-15What?!什么?!

Fae of Cups10, 9, 8...10、9、8……

M4 SOPMOD IIHey! Stop the countdown!喂!给我暂停下来啊!

Fae of CupsWhat are you waiting for? If you keep dawdling, you are all going to die when the timer runs out, you know?还不动手吗?这样下去,倒计时结束的时候,你们都会死的哦?

Ka-chak. The Hermit points her gun at her own temple.咔哒—— 隐士已经举起了枪瞄准自己。

The HermitPlease protect the Empress till the very end.请你们保护好女皇,直到最后一刻。

The EmpressHermit!隐士!

Bang! The Empress throws a smoke grenade at the Hermit. The two Dolls disappear in the rapidly spreading white smoke...砰—— 女皇向隐士投掷出烟雾弹,两人的身影消失在了迅速蔓延开的白雾中……

RO635Hermit! Empress!隐士!女皇!

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat are you doing?! Stop messing about!你们在干什么啊?!别乱来!

ST AR-15Don't go in there.别进去。

Bang! With a single gunshot, everything finally quiets down.砰—— 一声枪响后,一切终于安静了下来。

The Gold of the Azure 蔚蓝的金色

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... The sky is so blue it is almost crystal clear. Fluffy white clouds drift slowly across the sky. Sunlight, warm and gentle, lightly enshrouds the girl's body like a golden veil.…… 天空蓝得澄澈透明。 白云丝丝絮絮,平缓地游动。 阳光和煦而温柔,如一层金色的纱,浅浅地盖在少女的身躯上。

At the center of the oasis where flowers blossom fiercely, delicate lashes quiver as a pair of eyes flutter open... As if waking from a long, sweet slumber, the girl lets out a long exhale and blinks her golden brown eyes.绿茵的中心,鲜花盛放之地,一对纤细的睫毛如蝶翼般张开、颤动…… 仿佛从久违的好眠中苏醒,少女长长地舒了口气,用力眨了眨金棕色的眼睛。

M4A1... ...Hm?…… ……嗯?

Another pair of golden brown eyes also blink and look her squarely in the eye from up close. Why... is her reflection in the sky?近在咫尺的距离,另一双金棕色的眼睛竟也眨了眨,定定地看着自己。 天空……怎么会有她的倒影?

Thunk. The moment she reaches out, her hand comes into contact with a pane of glass.咚。 伸手的瞬间,她触到了面前的玻璃。

Thunk! ...Thunk-thunk! M4 struggles forcefully, but she cannot move at all, as if her body is wedged in a tight crevice. She is completely and securely encased in glass—there is glass in front of her, behind her, to her sides, above her head, below her feet... It almost feels like being inside... A glass casket.咚!……咚咚! M4用力挣扎着,然而身体却像挤在夹缝之中,动弹不得。 身前、身后、身侧、头顶、脚下……结结实实的玻璃板将她封在其中,就好像…… 玻璃做的棺材。

M4A1...Let me out! Let me out right now!……放我出去!快放我出去!

Bam! Bam! M4 smacks the glass with increasing force, but the case does not budge at all.砰!砰! M4愈加用力地拍打玻璃,但箱体却纹丝不动。

M4A1Ugh... Please! Let me... OUT!!!呃……拜托! 放我……出去!!!

???Are you stupid? Why have you trapped yourself in such a place?!你是白痴吗?怎么把自己关到这种地方了?!

Crash!哗啦——

The glass shatters, and M4 tumbles out of the case and into the warm embrace of a small figure.玻璃崩裂开,M4摔出了箱体,跌落在一个小小的温暖的怀抱。

M4A1(Pants)呼……呼……

???Surely you didn't have to do this to yourself even if you wanted to avoid the banquet...就算是为了躲开宴席,也不用这样对自己吧……

The girl, who has just escaped from what felt like a terrible ordeal, sits panting heavily on the grass. The baleful-looking boy's voice softens a little. The ground below her is a lush carpet of greenery with flowers blooming all around. The transparent casket is set squarely in the center of the lawn, like a precious gemstone. The lawn is surrounded by hedges that are about waist-height. Behind the hedges is a mansion that feels somewhat familiar.劫后余生的少女坐在草坪上沉重地喘息,表情凶狠的男孩语气稍微放软了些。 她的身下,绿茵如毯,鲜花盛放。 透明棺材四四方方嵌在草坪中央,如一颗宝石。 而草坪的边界处坐落着半人高的灌木绿墙,绿墙的背后,似乎是一座熟悉的洋房。

M4A1What is this place?这里是哪里?

???This is our garden. What are you on about? If you don't snap out if it, I'll have to get Martini-Henry.我们家花园啊。 你在说什么胡话?你再这样,我要去叫马提尼亨利了。

M4A1Who are you? And who's Martini-Henry...?你是谁?还有马提尼亨利……?

The boy's childish features darken with bleak anger.男孩还带着稚气的脸上出现了阴鸷的愤怒。

M4A1I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what is going on. Please tell me where I am and who you are.抱歉,我现在不太清楚情况,请告诉我这里的方位,以及你的身份。

Bill...Bill. That's what you always call me.……比尔。 你一般都这样叫我。

M4A1Okay, Bill. You said this is your garden? Could you please provide the specific coordinates or—好吧,比尔,你刚刚说这里你家的花园?有具体的坐标或——

BillOUR garden.是我们家。

M4A1What?什么?

BillThis is our home! Come with me!这里是我们的家!你过来!

The inexplicably angry little boy drags M4 to the other end of the garden. M4 takes in the verdant garden, but feels only a pang of melancholy. It feels as if she has forgotten something that must never be forgotten.莫名愤怒的小男孩已经拉着M4朝花园的另一头走去。 M4环顾着生气蓬勃的花园,心中却只感到一阵怅然若失。 好像忘记了什么绝对不可以忘记的事情。

BillMartini-Henry!马提尼亨利!

Beneath a large parasol, an armed girl is setting some afternoon tea on the table. At the sight of the boy and M4, she drops what she is doing and bobs them a small curtsy.巨大的阳伞下,一位随身佩戴武器的少女正在摆放茶点,见两人靠近,她放下手中的工作行礼。

Martini-HenryGood afternoon, young master, my lady.少爷,小姐,贵安。

M4A1Who are you...? Why did you call me a lady?你是谁……为什么叫我小姐?

Martini-HenryMy lady...? Are you feeling alright? I am Martini-Henry, your maid. I am in charge of your personal care and safety.小姐……?您怎么了? 我是您的女仆马提尼亨利,负责守卫您的安全和照料您的日常起居。

M4A1My maid...?我的女仆……?

The girl who claims to be a maid runs her fingers through M4's tousled hair with concern.自称女仆的少女有些担心地整理着M4凌乱的发梢。

Martini-HenryYou're finally back. Everybody has been looking for you.小姐,您终于回来了,大家都在到处找您。

M4A1Looking for me?找我?

BillWhere is Mother?母亲去哪里了?

Martini-HenryHer Ladyship has taken ill after moving about under the sun and has retired to her room. If there is anything you need, please let me know.夫人刚刚在太阳下走动了会,说是有些不舒服,回房间休息了。 您有什么事,可以吩咐我去办。

BillLuci has suddenly lost her memory. She doesn't even know who I am.露西突然失忆了,她连我都不记得。

Martini-HenryWhat on earth happened, my lady?发生什么事了,小姐?

The maid fishes out a clean handkerchief and dabs gently at the many light scratches all over M4's face and body.女仆取出干净的手帕,轻轻擦拭M4脸上和身上细碎的划痕。

Martini-HenryDid you fight with the young master again?又和少爷吵架了吗?

BillShut it already! Stop making it sound like it was my fault! None of you imbeciles found her! It was I who found her trapped inside that glass case!滚,少在这里找老子的错! 你们这些废物都找不到她,只有我发现她被困在那个玻璃箱子里!

Martini-HenryTrapped inside a case?困在箱子里?

BillStay here and watch her closely! Don't let her run off and get into trouble again! I'm getting Mother.你在这里看好她,别让她又跑去犯傻!我去叫母亲来。

The boy with the perpetual scowl storms off and disappears.始终皱着眉头的小男孩一溜烟跑不见了。

Martini-HenryMy lady, you can now speak truthfully. What really happened?小姐,现在您可以说了。 到底发生了什么事?

M4 looks down at her soft and exquisite dress. Her shoulder feels oddly light and empty.M4低头看了看精致柔软的裙摆,肩膀上总感觉有些空荡。

M4A1No...不对……

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia?露尼西亚小姐?

M4A1No... This isn't right... I'm not Lunasia. I'm M4A1.不对……不对…… 我不是露尼西亚,我是M4A1。

Martini-HenryM4A1?M4A1?

The maid visibly relaxes. She takes M4's hands with a smile.女仆紧张的表情释然了,她笑着握起了M4的双手。

Martini-HenryI thought you had forgotten all about M4A1.我还以为您已经忘记了M4A1的事情。

M4A1What do you mean?什么意思?

Martini-HenryWhen you were little, you read a storybook about androids and started saying you were M4A1, the main character in the story. Do you also remember being the leader of the "AR Team" and serving under the Commander of the "Griffin base"?您小的时候看过一本有关机械人形的故事集,然后您就开始声称自己是其中的女主角“M4A1”。 您是不是还记得自己是一个名为“AR小队”的队长,来自“格里芬基地”的指挥官负责指挥你们行动?

M4A1Yes.是。

Martini-HenryIs the big baddie a man called William? He created a lot of scary monsters dressed all in white to fight Griffin, didn't he?里面的幕后大反派是不是一个名叫“威廉”的人?他造了很多身穿白衣的可怕家伙出来,和格里芬对抗?

M4A1How did you know...你知道得很清楚……

Martini-HenryHahaha, they're all your childhood fantasies. By the way, the young master always played William in your role-playing games. He may look mean, but he is still the younger brother who loves you very dearly.哈哈哈,这都是您儿时的幻想,顺便一提,是少爷承担了“威廉”的戏份陪您扮演。 他也许看起来凶巴巴的,但实际上还是那个非常依赖您的弟弟。

M4A1...Bill is my younger brother?……比尔是我的弟弟?

Martini-HenryDon't panic, my lady. Perhaps the heatstroke is making you temporarily delusional, so you're confusing fantasy with reality. But that's alright, just sit and rest for a while under this parasol.别着急,小姐,可能是中暑导致您短暂地混淆了现实和虚幻。 但没关系,您在遮阳伞下坐一会吧。

M4A1That can't be! I'm M4A1, leader of the AR Team!不可能,我是M4A1,AR小队的队长!

The maid smiles indulgently.女仆露出了哄小孩的微笑。

Martini-HenryAlright, M4A1, then summon your teammates. I'm sure it must be very hard for them to hide in this heat. Why don't we all have an afternoon tea together?好吧,M4A1,现在把你的队员叫出来让我看看吧。 这么热的天气,躲起来不露面想来也是很辛苦了,不如一起出来喝个下午茶。

M4 tries to pull up the comms interface, but nothing happens. Not only that, when she lifts her hand, she sees the veins beneath her skin. Clear, delicate, blue veins.M4想要调出通讯界面,却并没有指令响应。 不止如此,她在抬手的瞬间看见了自己皮肤下的血管。 清晰的,纤细的,青绿色的,静脉血管。

Martini-HenryWould you like to sit down, my lady?小姐,先坐下吧?

M4A1No.不。

The soft, grassy ground spins dizzyingly under the bright sunlight as M4 desperately tries to recall those familiar faces—灿烂阳光下柔软蓬勃的草地在眼下旋转,M4拼命回想着那些熟悉的脸庞——

The Commander, the AR Team, the Dolls at the Griffin base... The memories all seem so clear and vivid, how could they be fantasy?指挥官、AR小队、格里芬基地的人形…… 明明是那么真切清晰的回忆,怎么可能是幻想?

M4A1My memory is just fine. I am not the one you're looking for. Now I must go find my friends.我记得很清楚,你要找的人不是我。 现在,我要去找我的朋友了。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia...露尼西亚小姐……

M4 runs toward the exit of the garden. The hedges seal off the garden on three sides, leaving only an opening to the mansion itself. It seems to be deliberately herding her in that direction.M4转头朝花园外跑去。 灌木绿墙将三面的出路封得严严实实,只有靠近洋房的那边有一个缺口。 像是刻意将她赶过去一般。

Martini-HenryYour mother and the young master are very worried about you...您这样,夫人和少爷会担心您的……

M4A1I'm going. Stop following me.我要走了,别跟着我。

Martini-HenryCould you at least let the young master know before you go?至少您亲自告诉少爷一声吧?

M4A1Go away!走开!

M4 shoves the maid aside and takes off running.M4推开了跟上来的女仆,迈开脚步狂奔起来。

After making several turns, M4 cautiously enters a field with an open view. She finds herself standing at a fork in the path.拐过几个弯后,M4警戒地走进一块视野稍稍平坦的宽阔地。 小路在她的脚边一分为二,分别朝两条对称的岔路驶去。

M4A1M16, can you hear me? ... We went through the Starfish together. Why can't I hear you?16姐,能听见我吗? …… 我们明明一起踏入的海星,为什么我听不见你的声音?

The comms channel is still completely dead.通讯频道仍然完全无法使用。

M4A1Looks like this is my only way out.看来只能先离开这里了。

She studies the two paths ahead. One looks flat and even, and the view is clear. The other seems more treacherous through the thick fog.望向眼前的两条岔路,一条看起来视野清晰,路途平整,另一条大雾弥漫,隐约能看见远处崎岖的地形。

As M4 hesitates, a few blurry figures appear in the fog.在M4迟疑的片刻,几个模糊的身影出现在了雾气中。

???Are we all ready?都准备好了吗?

???Yep! Let's set off already! M4 is still waiting for us to save her!嗯!我们快出发吧,M4等着我们拯救呢!

???I wish that idiot would stop running into trouble.希望那个笨蛋别到处乱跑了。

M4A1Is that you? I'm here!是你们吗?我在这里!

The figures are heading deeper into the fog, and their voices also drift further and further away. Just as M4 is about to chase after them, a different voice comes from the other path.身影朝着雾气深处走去,声音也渐渐远了。 M4正准备追去,另一条岔路出现了不同的声音。

BillLuci! Where have you run off to this time?! Stop doing stupid things and hurting yourself!露西!你又跑去哪里了?! 不要再干蠢事伤害自己了!

BillWhy won't you answer me?! Are you also avoiding me?! You promised... You would always stay by my side!!!你为什么不回应我?!连你也要躲开我吗! 你明明说过…… 你会一直陪在我身边的!!!

M4A1Bill, go back...比尔,快回去吧……

BillYou liar! You coward who always runs away!你个满嘴谎言的骗子,只会逃跑的胆小鬼……

BillThey're all scared of me! They all avoid me! Only you... But now even you are running away from me?! Have I done something wrong...?他们都害怕我,躲避我,明明只有你…… 可是为什么现在连你也逃走了?我做错了什么吗……

BillBig sis...姐姐……

The boy trying to act tough slumps dejectedly by the fountain in the hot afternoon sun. Servants keep streaming past him calling out for "Lady Lunasia", but not a single one of them stops for him.故作凶恶的小男孩萎靡地坐在烈日下的喷泉边,来往的人群呼喊着“小姐”从他身边经过,却没有一个人为他停留。

M4 looks away and murmurs to her own shadow.M4别开视线,对着自己的影子喃喃自语。

M4A1I'm sorry, but I'm not your sister. I am M4, a Griffin T-Doll.抱歉,我不是你姐姐,我是格里芬的人形M4。

She turns around and runs down the foggy path...M4扭头朝着雾气弥漫的小道跑去……

M4A116! 15! SOP-II! Where are you?!16姐!15!SOP2! 你们在哪里?!

M4's voice echoes endlessly in the milky white fog.M4的声音回荡在乳白色的雾气中,没有激起一点波澜。

???I... don't know... We only got back together... after going through so much...大家好不容易,才重新聚到一起……

???The Commander told me AR-15 will not be disarmed. She will be back very soon.指挥官说了,AR-15不会被解除武装的,她很快就会回来。

???That's good. Or the next time we see her would be either at the café or the coal mines.那还好,不然下次我们就得去咖啡厅或者煤窑里见她了。

???She may be able to return by the time we get back this time.也许我们这次回去,她就可以重新归队了。

???Hm...嗯……

M4A1That's my voice... But where has 15 gone?是我的声音……可是15去哪里了?

M4 feels her way toward the voice. A blurry figure appears next to her.M4朝着声音的方向摸索而去,一个模糊的身影出现在她的身边。

???Why does AR-15... ...Keep hiding from us...?AR-15…… 为什么一直要躲着我们呢……

???Because you... keep causing me trouble.因为你们……老是给我惹麻烦啊。

Thud! One of the blurry figures collapses on the ground.嘭——模糊的身影倒在地上。

M4A1Who's that?!谁?!

???M16 has mentioned this ambush technique so many times, but you're still so unprepared. What will you do without me?这个伏击技巧M16说过很多次了,可你们还是老样子。 没有我在身边,你们到底能做什么呢?

M4A115...? What are you doing?15……?你在做什么?

The fog gathers to form a threatening figure.雾气凝聚成了一个极具压迫感的身影。

ST AR-15I'm putting on... a touching scene of reunion.我在上演……一场令人感动的重逢。

The green walls in the maze suddenly collapse over M4's head...迷宫的绿墙轰然倒塌,迎面朝M4的头顶压下来……

M4A1...Ugh!……唔呃!

The impact causes a large chasm to appear on the ground. The field of flowers rocks violently.地面瞬间被砸出一个巨大的洞窟! 花田剧烈地晃动着。

The disorienting force throws M4 into the dark abyss...一股强烈得要将人甩出去的力道,瞬间将M4投入黑暗的洞中……

She falls... and falls...坠落,无尽的坠落……

She tries to stretch her arms out but cannot touch any walls or obstacles. The mouth of the chasm and the light from the blue sky grow further and further away, like a meteor that soon disappears from view...M4奋力张开双臂,却触不到任何真切的物体或墙面。 洞窟的入口,蓝色天空的光芒越来越远,如远去的流星,瞬间消逝于视野中……

Buzzzz... A sharp pain suddenly shoots through the back of her head. Not because she is hit by something; the pain seems to come from within...嗡—— 尖锐的刺痛感从后脑猛地袭来! 不是物体的撞击,而是内部仿佛有什么东西隐隐作痛——

M4A1Argh!!呃啊——!!

Bang! A paralyzingly strong impact instantly drowns out all other pain. All sensations and awareness dissolve into eternal silence and nothingness as the girl gets torn apart...砰! 一记触底般猛烈的冲撞将所有的刺痛感狠狠敲碎。 所有触觉和知觉,在一瞬间随着少女的素体一起被肢解,成为永恒静默的空白……

ST AR-15Then... last question. Answer me truthfully.那么……最后一个问题,你要认真回答我。

ST AR-15M4A1... Who the hell are you?M4A1……你到底是谁?

M4A1...?? What... do you mean...?……?? 你问我……什么……?

ST AR-15Answer me, M4. I'm fighting for everyone's survival here... Yours, the Commander's, Griffin's... So hurry up and answer me, M4A1. ...Who the hell are you?回答我,M4。 我现在是在给所有人争取存活的机会…… 你也好,指挥官也好,包括整个格里芬…… 所以,快点回答我,M4A1。 ……你,到底是谁?

M4A1I am M4A1! M4A1 of Griffin's AR Team!我是M4A1!格里芬AR小队的M4A1!

M4 shouts as she wakes up from the nightmare and grabs her weapon immediately.大叫着从噩梦中醒来,M4第一时间抓起了自己的枪。

M4A1... 15?…… 15?

In the disorienting fog, ST AR-15's face is the only thing that M4 can see clearly. She is standing right there, her features as aloof as ever.在一片混沌的雾气中,M4只能看见AR15清晰的样子。 她站在身边,脸上依旧是那副冷漠的表情。

M4A1Is that you, 15?是你吗,15?

ST AR-15 (?)You know, M4A1, the first time I set eyes on this world, I was buzzing with thrill and curiosity. I'm not just any mass-produced T-Doll fabricated by IOP. I'm an elite developed by 16LAB itself. My biggest wish was to carry out many noble orders and make friends with many strong T-Dolls. Back then, I thought as long as I worked hard, I would become a shining star.你知道吗,M4A1,当第一眼看到这个世界,我充满了好奇与兴奋…… 我不是IOP直接建造的量产人形,而是16LAB亲手研制的精英。 我的心愿是完成很多光荣的命令,和很多强大的人形成为朋友。 当时的我,认为只要好好努力,自己就能成为耀眼的明星。

M4A115...15……

ST AR-15 (?)But soon enough, my order came—I am to obey your command, and be forever shackled with the AR Team... The dumb and loud SOP-II, devil-may-care M16, and you, who can never seem to make up your mind... From that moment, all my possibilities were obliterated.但是很快,命令出现了,我必须听从你的指挥,并永远和整个AR小组捆在一起。 又蠢又吵的SOP-II,大大咧咧的M16,还有优柔寡断的你…… 从那时起,我的所有可能性被扼杀掉了。

ST AR-15 (?)I hate the lot of you, but I was powerless against my order.我很讨厌你们,但是面对命令,却又无能为力。

M4A1This is just a memory. I know... you don't believe that anymore.这都是过去的记忆,我知道……你现在已经不再这样想了。

ST AR-15 (?)I hate you, M4A1.我讨厌你,M4A1。

ST AR-15 (?)If only you'd just disappear.如果你消失就好了。

M4A1Liar! 15 would never say something like that!骗子,15不会说这样的话!

Bang-bang-bang! Bullets spray from her weapon, dispelling the fog.呯呯呯—— 从枪口喷射的火力驱散了迷雾。

But almost right away, new fog starts rolling in, along with new, writhing despair.但很快,新的雾团出现,新的绝望也在其中扭曲。

ST AR-15 (?)I really do hate you after all...果然,我还是讨厌你……

M4A115!15!

M4 sprints toward ST AR-15, who is about to be consumed by fire, but instead of reaching her, she falls through time and space and into the void...M4奔向即将被烈火吞噬的AR15,但她越过了时间、空间,跌向了雾气后的虚无……

She falls... Through eternity. A never-ending dream. Hands tightening gradually around her throat...坠落…… 无止境的坠落。 一场不会完结的梦,一双逐渐扼紧喉咙的手……

???M4!

???Pull yourself together, M4!振作起来,M4!

M4A1M16...?16姐……?

M4A1(Coughs)咳……咳……

M16A1 (?)Yeah, thank me. Death's scythe missed you by a hair's breadth yet again.感谢我吧,你又一次和死神擦肩而过。

M4A1M16!16姐!

M16A1 (?)M4, you all right issuing commands? You seem to be in pretty bad shape.M4,你还能指挥吗?好像伤得不轻。

M4A1I can do it. These small scratches are nothing. But how did you find me? And why do you look—我还能,这点小伤不影响的。 倒是你,16姐,你是怎么找到我的?为什么你的样子是——

M16A1 (?)There's no time to explain. Pick up your weapon. We must move, stat. Let's switch to backup Plan C, just as we've agreed. We'll scatter to draw their fire. That'll buy you some time.现在没空说这些,拿起武器,我们得立刻行动起来。 执行备用方案C吧,各位,就像之前说好的。 我们会分头吸引火力,为你争取时间。

???Stop dawdling, M4! This is the safest way!别磨蹭了,M4!这是最保险的方案!

???That's right, you're our only hope!是啊,现在能救我们的就只有M4了!

M16A1 (?)All right! Everyone scatter and draw away the Sangvis troops!好了!大家分开行动,引开铁血的部队!

M4A1别走!不要丢下我……

M16 and two blurry figures all disappear into the fog. Their hurried footsteps recede into the distance. M4's heart sinks with dread, but she can only grit her teeth and go after them.M16和两个模糊的身影一起钻入雾中消失了,只能听见她们急促的脚步声远去。 不祥的预感在心中升腾,M4只能咬牙跟上去。

M4A1M16!16姐!

Fog coils beguilingly around her. Concerned about her teammates, M4 forges on despite not knowing where she is going.雾气妖娆地摇曳着身姿,M4担忧着小队的成员,迷茫地前行。

M16A1 (?)Watch out!小心!

M16 darts out from amidst the fog and pushes M4 to the ground.M16的身影从雾中闪现,一把将M4按在了地面。

Bang-bang-bang—the sound of a spray of bullets.呯呯呯——一连串子弹扫射的声音。

M16A1 (?)Stay down. They're coming.趴下,它们来了。

M4A1Who's coming?谁来了?

M16A1 (?)Sangvis Ferri. They're coming for you.铁血,是冲着你来的。

M4A1Sangvis Ferri...?铁血……?

M16A1 (?)Quick, M4! Command us to counterattack!M4,快点指挥大家反击!

M4A1M16, Sangvis Ferri is no longer—16姐,铁血已经——

M16A1 (?)Still not catching on, M4?! Hurry up and organize a counterattack, or we'll all die here!还没明白情况吗,M4! 快组织行动,不然大家都会死在这里!

M16A1 (?)M4, you are our only hope... We said we'd get outta here together, didn't we?M4,你是我们唯一的希望…… 我们说过,要一起离开这里,对吧?

M4A1... Yes, we must get out of here together.…… 嗯,我们要一起离开这里。

Now that M4 understands vaguely that this is just an illusory montage of her memories, she still chooses to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with M16 and face whatever is coming from the darkness together.隐约已经明白这一切都不过是回忆碎片拼接而成的幻影,M4仍旧选择站在了M16的身边,和她共同举枪面对黑暗中将要袭来的一切。

Tap. Tap. Tap... A set of light, resounding footsteps.哒、哒、哒—— 空洞轻灵的脚步声。

Bang-bang-bang! The two Dolls fire in unison.呯呯呯——朝着声音的方向,两人同时射击。

M4A1Did we get her?命中了吗?

M16A1 (?)We almost did.好像差一点。

???Almost... ...Actually, not even close.差一点…… ……就是差很远。

A tiny figure emerges from the fog.一个小小的身影出现在雾气的尽头。

M4A1Elisa...伊莱莎……

M16A1 (?)Careful, M4.小心,M4。

M4A1Yeah.嗯。

The figure pays no heed to the weapons trained on her and strides toward M4 with determination.身影无视了枪口的威胁,笃定地朝着M4的方向走来。

M16A1 (?)What do you want?!你想做什么?!

Elisa (?)I want... ...To finish what AR-15 had failed to do for me... To get the answer that you haven't been able to give me...我要做的是…… AR15没能为我做到的事情…… 也是你无法回答我的事情……

Elisa reaches through M16's body and enfolds M4 in a tight embrace...穿过M16的身躯,伊莱莎抱紧了M4……

A sharp buzzing noise.尖锐的蜂鸣。

Bubbles surging from the depths of an ocean. Weeping girls trudging down a dark, bloodsoaked alleyway. Countless fragmented scenes flash before M4's eyes...气泡咕嘟嘟地从深海涌起,哭泣的少女们独自走过染血的暗巷。 无数破碎的画面从M4的眼前奔涌而过……

M4A1... What exactly do you want, Elisa?…… 你究竟想要做什么,伊莱莎?

Elisa (?)I want to find out... Who... you really are.我想要寻找…… 关于……你究竟是谁的答案。

M4A1I am a T-Doll under the employment of Griffin and a member of the AR Team. Other than that I don't know how else to answer.我是格里芬的雇佣人形,AR小组的成员。 除此之外,我不知道该怎么回答你。

Elisa (?)But this isn't what I want, so c'mon, tell me the answer.这都不是我想要的,所以快点,告诉我答案。

M4A1I told you, I do not know...我说了,我不知道……

Elisa (?)How can you not know the reason you were made? Tell me. C'mon, tell me!你被制造出来的目的,怎么可能不知道呢? 告诉我答案,快告诉我答案。

M4A1I don't know! I'm M4A1! I'm just a Doll!我不知道!我是M4A1!我只是个人形而已!

Almost the entire world is demanding an answer from M4—an answer that even M4 herself doesn't have. "Who am I?" Is that really a question that one must know the answer to?似乎全世界都在向M4索取答案,一个连M4自己都不知道的答案。 “我是谁”,真的是一个必须要回答的问题吗?

Elisa (?)Come to me. Let me analyze your memories. This way, we'll finally know who exactly you are.来我身边,让我来解析你的记忆。 这样,我们就能知道,你究竟是谁了。

Elisa raises her hand. The already cramped space becomes even more oppressive.伊莱莎抬手,将原本就逼仄的空间缩得更狭小。

Cornered by the overbearing Elisa, M4 can only raise her weapon in desperation—被咄咄逼人的伊莱莎逼入死角,M4只能绝望地举起枪——

M16A1 (?)M4, don't let her touch you!M4!不要被她碰到!

M4A1M16... Why... is it you?M16…… 为什么……是你?

M16A1 (?)Why would it not be me? Isn't it always me?为什么不是我?每次不都是我嘛?

M16, who has appeared all of a sudden and is now blocking Elisa's way, turns to smile at M4.倏忽之间出现在M4面前,并为她挡住伊莱莎的M16回头笑了笑。

M16A1 (?)It has been me since the very beginning.从一开始,就一直是我啊。

M4A1Who... are you...?你是……谁……?

PersicaPersicaria, your creator.帕斯卡莉亚,你的制造者。

M4A1Why... did you create me?为什么……要制造我?

PersicaYou are to be the leader of the AR Team and lead the best T-Dolls that I've ever created.你将成为AR的队长,领导我制造的最优秀的人形。

M4A1T-Dolls... Am I... a T-Doll?人形……我是……人形吗?

PersicaFrom now on, yes. You're much cuter than I imagined, now that you've recovered... I hope you can... give me answers that Lyco couldn't...从现在开始是了。 复原后的你,比我想象中还要可爱呢…… 希望你能为我……带来莱柯无法给我的答案……

M4A1...Lyco? What answers?……莱柯?……什么答案?

PersicaWell... it's too early for that. Why don't we meet your new comrades first?这个嘛……现在说还太早了,不如先来看看你新的战友?

M16A1So you're M4A1? M16A1, a T-Doll like you. Pleasure. Guess I'll be taking orders from you.M4A1,是吗?我是M16A1,和你一样是个战术人形。 初次见面,好像之后我就要听你的指挥了呢。

M4A1Your... eye?你的……眼睛?

M16A1Haha, does this scare you? No need to be scared. This eyepatch... is just a memento. Cool, isn't it?哈哈,被吓到了吗? 这个眼罩啊……其实没那么可怕啦,只是个纪念而已,很酷对吧?

M4A1Hmm...唔……

M16A1Right, I'm what you'd call a veteran. Don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions. And if you fancy a drink, feel free to ask me out.对了,作战方面我可是很有经验的,不会的事情随时问我哦。 喜欢喝酒的话,也可以来约我啊。

M16A1 (?)From beginning to end... I have always been, and will always be, by your side. My only and absolute command is to protect you.从开始……到结束…… 从一到终,我都会在你的身边。 保护你,是我唯一,也是绝对的命令。

Holding on to M16's hand, M4 escapes from Elisa's entrapment and returns to the endless labyrinth.抓着M16的手,M4从伊莱莎的囚笼中逃脱,回到了无止境的迷宫。

M4A1M16...16姐……

M16A1 (?)Don't be scared. Observe calmly and find your way out of here.别害怕,冷静地观察,找到离开这里的路。

M4A1Right.嗯。

M4's frantic mind finally stops racing. She follows the sturdy ground and keeps walking forward through the fog. With M16's reassuring footsteps coming from behind, she no longer fears those relentless questions.M4不安的心终于着陆,她循着坚实的地面,穿过迷雾前行着。 身后M16的脚步声让她不再恐惧那些咄咄逼人的追问。

M4A1Wait.等等。

M16A1 (?)What's wrong?怎么了?

M4A1We've... returned to the first fork...我们……回到了最初的岔路口……

M4 finds herself standing at the fork. One path leads to the sunlit garden, while the other leads to the murky wasteland.M4站在岔路中间,一条路通向阳光明媚的花园,一条路通向迷雾横行的荒原。

M4A1Why are we here again...?为什么又回来了……

M16A1 (?)This is as far as I can go with you.我只能送你到这里了。

M4A1M16?16姐?

M16A1 (?)Be well.好好活下去。

The fog behind M16 morphs into a savage, screeching monster that clings to her body.M16身后的雾气化作狰狞尖叫的怪物攀附在了她的身上。

M4A1Are you leaving me on my own again...?你又要丢下我一个人了吗……

M16A1 (?)M4A1... No matter what I'll turn into... wait for me.M4A1…… 等我回来,无论那时我变成了什么……

M16 vanishes into the fog. M4 is once again confronted with the fork in the path.M16消失在了雾气中。 M4被迫再一次站在了分岔路前。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia...露尼西亚小姐……

M4A1... I am not Lunasia...…… 我不是露尼西亚……

Martini-HenryWhy do you keep replaying someone else's painful memories?为什么要一遍遍观看别人的痛苦回忆呢?

M4A1They're not someone else's! These are my memories!那不是别人的,那是我的!

Martini-HenryWhat is truly yours is still waiting for you right there.属于您的,明明还在等待着您。

Martini-Henry points toward Bill, who is sitting by the fountain. Night has already fallen, and the figure appears both small and frail in the gloom. He is still waiting for his elder sister to return.马提尼亨利指向坐在喷泉池边的比尔,天色已晚,小小的身影融入浑浊的夜色中显得脆弱又渺小。 他仍然在等待着姐姐的归来。

Martini-HenryAnd yet you still won't let go of your delusions.您却始终执着于那些不属于您的幻想。

M4A1They're not delusions! It's my... reality!不是幻想!是属于我的……现实!

Martini-HenrySo... will you delve once more into those painful delusions and watch them die again?所以……您要再一次回到那些痛苦的幻想中,再一次看她们死去吗?

Martini-HenryYou have already witnessed their deaths... countless times.您已经见证了无数次……她们的死亡。

Martini-Henry points at the foggy path. The mists have morphed into a Doll at the far end of the path.马提尼亨利指向迷雾的小路,一团由迷雾化成的人形已经出现在了尽头。

???M4A1! Where are you? Can you hear me? Answer me! Please, wake up!M4A1!你在哪儿,能听到我吗,快点回答我! 求求你了,快点醒来吧!

M4A1That's RO...是RO的声音……

Martini-HenryAre you going to answer her? Even though you know how things are going to end...?您要回应她吗?即便您早已知道结局……

M4A1No... NO!不……不要!

Martini-HenryIf you keep going down the path of fantasy, you will keep seeing these... Memories that don't belong to you.您不断踏入通往幻想的道路,就会不断地见证这一切…… 这些不属于您的记忆。

???Let's go, M4! As long as we stick together, there's nothing we can't do!出发吧,M4! 出发吧!只要我们还在一起,就没有完成不来的任务!

M4A1SOP-II...SOP2……

M4A1Stop! Stop this at once!停下!给我停下!

Martini-HenryEveryone is hoping you would stop. In fact, the only one who refuses to stop is you...没有人不希望您停下,正正相反,不肯停下的人是您啊……

In the depths of her mind, a strange noise is growing sharper, like whirring drills boring small holes... Something buried deep in her memory flows out of these holes and becomes lost forever.脑袋深处,有个古怪的声音尖锐地叫嚣着,像滋滋作响的钻头,奋力凿着小洞…… 记忆深处的某些东西从这些洞中永远地流失了。

M4A1No... that's not true...不对……不是这样的……

BillGo away! Get away from me! It's all because of you that Luci refuses to come back! I'm gonna kill you all!滚开!都给我滚开! 就是因为你们,露西才不肯回来!我要把你们都杀了!

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia...露尼西亚小姐……

BillIf Luci doesn't come back, then what's the point of all this?!如果姐姐不回来,这里的一切有什么意义?!

M4A1... No... I'm M4A1...…… 不对……我是M4A1……

Martini-HenryMy lady... Please stop tormenting yourself...小姐……不要再折磨自己了……

M4A1No... This isn't right...不对啊……不对……

The whirring noise in her head grows sharper and sharper, making it difficult just to stay conscious. M4 can't think anymore.脑海中的叫嚣声愈加锐利,仅仅是维持意识都十分困难。 M4无法再思考下去。

Smack—the sound of a slap.啪——清脆的耳光声。

???You made your sister angry with your silly antics again, didn't you?你又在胡闹,把你姐姐气跑了吗?

Bill...I'm sorry, Mother.……对不起,母亲。

Martini-HenryLady Hanna! You shouldn't be up and about when you're feeling unwell.夫人!您不是身体不舒服吗,怎么出来了?

A thin and frail woman withdraws her slender hand, which is still stinging from the slap. She looks in M4's direction, her lips quivering a little.一个瘦削脆弱的夫人缩回发麻的纤细手掌,她望向M4的方向,嘴唇有些颤抖。

Lady HannaLuci...露西……

BillMother, please take care.母亲,请慢点走。

Leaning on the little boy, Lady Hanna walks up to M4. She stops to catch her breath when she is only a few paces away, as if the handful of steps that she took has already used up all of her strength.在小男孩的搀扶下,夫人走到了M4的几步之遥。 她停下来微微喘气,好似刚刚的距离已经耗尽了她的全部气力。

Lady HannaMy dear daughter, please come home for dinner...我亲爱的女儿,快回家吃饭吧……

M4A1...Mommy...?……妈妈……?

Lady HannaI'm here, sweetheart. I'm always here.我在,宝贝,我一直在。

M4A1What... what's wrong with me?我……我怎么了?

Lady HannaWill you come to me, Luci?到我这里来好吗,露西?

M4 stumbles into the pale woman's embrace.她跌跌撞撞地,走向苍白女人的怀抱。

Bong— The clear toll of a bell comes from afar, banishing the noise in M4's head.当—— 清脆的钟声自半空中飘来,驱散了M4脑海中一切杂响。

M4 heaves a sigh of relief. When she looks back, the foggy path is nowhere to be seen.M4如释重负地喘息。回头望时,雾气弥漫的岔路已经消失不见了。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, you have finally returned...小姐,您终于回来了……

Lady HannaGo on and apologize to your sister.快跟你姐姐道歉。

BillI'm sorry, Luci. I shouldn't have made you angry.对不起,姐姐,我不该惹你生气。

Lunasia (?)No... you did nothing wrong, Bill. It was me...不……比尔什么也没有做错,是我……

Small, gentle hands take hers, telling her to drop the matter.柔软的小手握住了自己的手,示意她不要再说下去。

Lady HannaCome on, let's go home.走吧,我们回家。

Surrounded by the warmth of her family, "Lunasia" is led towards her home in the distance.在家人温暖的簇拥下,“露尼西亚”被牵着,走向远处的家。

The wind blows across the lawn and through the unfamiliar open door of the mansion. Standing by the entrance, "Lunasia" feels the breeze on her face.吹拂过草坪的风穿过陌生的敞开着房门的洋房,“露尼西亚”站在门前,感受风扑在脸上。

Lady HannaBill, stay here and keep Luci company. Don't make her angry again.比尔,你在这里好好陪着露西,可不要再惹你姐姐生气了。

BillYes, Mother.好的,母亲。

Lady HannaMartini-Henry, come with me to fetch that bottle of red wine in my private collection.马提尼亨利,陪我去拿我珍藏的那瓶红酒。

Martini-HenryYes, Lady Hanna.是,夫人。

Leaving the siblings where they are, Martini-Henry helps Lady Hanna toward the wine cellar.留下两人在原地,夫人在马提尼亨利的搀扶下朝酒窖的方向走去。

BillGo on then. Don't just stand there.进去啊,干嘛站在这里发呆?

Lunasia (?)This place... feels a bit unfamiliar... Like I don't actually belong here...我有些……陌生…… 好像我不属于这里……

BillAre you stuck in your daydream again? You still think you're a Doll called M4A1?你是不是又沉浸在幻想里了? 以为自己是叫M4A1的人形?

Lunasia (?)Even you know about the story of M4A1...?你也知道M4A1的故事……

BillOf course I do. You've been yammering on and on about it, or have you forgotten? I always play the big baddie in your story.我当然知道,你不知道念叨了多少遍,你忘了吗? 就是我来扮演你故事中的大反派。

Lunasia (?)Why though? I remember there are lots of other characters...为什么是你来扮演反派?我记得有很多角色……

BillI always play the villain. That's just the way it is. I'm used to it.反正一直是我在扮演反派啊,习惯了。

The surly boy pauses for a moment.一贯冷言冷语的小孩突然沉默了片刻。

BillEveryone hates me. They would ignore me altogether if it weren't for my status.大家都讨厌我,要不是因为我的身份,根本不会搭理我。

BillEven Mother is the same. She's only nice to me when you're around.连母亲也这样,只有你在的时候,才会给我笑脸。

Lunasia (?)Bill...比尔……

BillBut I don't care. You're different. You're not like them. You're nice to me because I am me, not because of my status or our blood ties. That's good enough for me. I don't need to be understood by stupid proles. I'm happy as long as you understand me.但无所谓,你不一样,你和他们都不一样。 你对我好是因为我是我,而不是因为我的身份或者和你的血缘关系。 这样就够了,我不需要被愚蠢的凡人理解,只要露西理解我就够了。

"Lunasia" pats Bill on the head silently. His short hair feels a bit prickly.“露尼西亚”无声地摸了摸比尔的头顶,短短的头发有些扎手。

BillDon't touch my head. Now go inside. Mother is coming back.别摸我头,进去吧,母亲她们回来了。

In the spacious living room, the three are seated at the long table.在宽敞开阔的客厅中,三人坐上了长桌边。

Martini-Henry uncorks the bottle of red wine and pours it into glasses. She hands "Lunasia" one of them.马提尼亨利取出红酒,打开来倒出,将其中一杯递给“露尼西亚”。

Martini-HenryPlease drink this gift from Heaven. Your choice has changed [The World].请饮下这瓶来自天堂的馈赠。 【世界】已因您的选择而改变。

Lunasia (?)...What do you mean?……什么意思?

Lady HannaLet us pray.让我们一起祷告吧。

Lady Hanna closes her eyes piously, and so does Bill.夫人虔诚地合眼,比尔也乖乖照做。

Lady Hanna...Through me you pass into the city of woe, Through me you pass into eternal pain, Through me among the people lost for aye.由我进入愁苦之城, 由我进入极乐之塔, 由我进入万劫不复的人群中。

BillTwo suns, each illuminating a path. The path of the mundane world, and the path of the merciful Father.两个太阳,分别照明两条路径。 尘世的路径,和慈父的路径。

"Lunasia" feels a light tap on her shoulder.“露尼西亚”的肩膀被轻轻拍了拍。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, please finish this glass of wine before the end of the prayer.小姐,请在祷告结束前饮下这杯红酒。

Lunasia (?)Alright.好的。

Lady HannaSanctum turned into the Devil's pit, the scales into an alter, drenched in sinners' blood. Each Fury with her nails was tearing at her breast; they smote them with their hands, and cried so loud.圣殿变成了魔窟,天平也变为盛满罪恶鲜血的祭台。 复仇女神用宝剑划开自己的胸口,击打着自己的心脏然后尖声喊叫。

BillWhen half way through the journey of our life, Through this Heaven and Hell art we led...我走过我们人生的一半旅程。 被引导着从天堂走向地狱。

As if entranced by the prayer, "Lunasia" lifts the wine glass without thinking. It emanates a tantalizing aroma... The deep crimson liquid is smooth as silk as it glides gently, enticingly down her throat.在仿佛有着魔力的祷告声中,无法思考地,“露尼西亚”端起酒杯,一股醉人的香气缓缓飘出…… 深红色琼浆如丝带,轻柔而魅惑地掠过她的喉咙。

Lunasia (?)Have I drunk... with other people somewhere else before?我以前在什么地方,和什么人……一起喝过酒吗?

When this thought occurs to her, vague images of a bustling banquet hall and close friends flash across her mind... They feel as elusive as a puff of smoke.冒出这个念头的瞬间,喧闹的宴会厅、亲近的伙伴……一切如烟云般,模糊地从她的脑海中闪过。

At the center of the jubilant scene, several girls with wine glasses in hand are hovering around someone in a red uniform...欢闹的中心,几个与她身形相似的少女举着酒杯,簇拥在一个穿着红色制服的人身边……

Lunasia (?)Pzzzzt...嘶……

The high-pitched shriek is wearing on her patience.尖锐的啸叫隐隐试探着她的耐性。

She gives up trying to pursue the memory and knocks back the wine in one go. All her pain and confusion are gone immediately.她放弃了继续回忆的念头,仰头,将酒瓶中的液体一饮而尽。 一切疼痛与混乱都因这瓶酒,消失不见了。

Lady HannaWe shall be together, in neither Heaven nor Hell, neither cursed nor redeemed.我们会在一起,既不是天堂也不是地狱,既不是被诅咒也不是被拯救。

The prayer comes to an end. Lady Hanna squeezes "Lunasia's" hand.祷告也在此刻结束,汉娜夫人握住了“露尼西亚”的手。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, now that you have come home, I should return something of yours that has been in my safekeeping.小姐,既然您已经归来,我也该归还替您保管之物。

Lunasia (?)What is it?什么?

Martini-Henry pulls out a tarot card and places it in her hand. Number XXI of the Major Arcana—The World.马提尼亨利从怀中掏出一张塔罗牌,递到她手中。 ——大阿尔卡纳第21号,世界。

Martini-HenryProof of your unique identity.这是您独一无二的身份证明。

Lunasia (?)I am... the World?我是……世界?

Lady HannaMy dear Luci, you have the power to change the world, which means you are also given the responsibility to make the world a better place.我亲爱的露西,你拥有着足以撼动世界的力量,这意味着你也肩负着让这个世界变得圆满的使命。

Lunasia (?)I possess such power...?我拥有这样强大的力量……

Lady HannaIt may not have come back to you yet, but the entire world is plagued by never-ending calamity. People are slaughtering each other for survival. This is the last remaining safe haven.你或许还没有回想起来,但整个世界都陷入了无止境的灾难中,人们为了生存互相残杀。 只剩下这里是最后一片净土。

"Lunasia" looks out the window at the peaceful nightscape with some disbelief.“露尼西亚”有些讶异地望向窗外风平浪静的夜晚。

BillWho cares about the people out there? As long as—外面的人怎样都无所谓,只要——

Lady HannaBill.比尔。

BillSorry, Mother.抱歉,母亲。

Lady HannaWe cannot sit idly by while others suffer.我们不可以对别人的苦难坐视不管。

Lunasia (?)Yes, Mommy... But I still don't quite understand what is going on...是的,妈妈…… 但我还不能理解现在的情况……

Martini-Henry pours another glass of wine for "Lunasia".马提尼亨利为“露尼西亚”的酒杯倒上酒。

Martini-HenryThat's alright, Lady Lunasia. You will slowly come to understand.没关系,小姐,您会慢慢理解的。

Lady HannaMartini-Henry, take Luci out there and show her.马提尼亨利,你先带露西去看一看。

Martini-HenryYes, ma'am. Lady Lunasia, please keep the card safe and just come with me.好的,夫人。 小姐,您只要保管好这张牌,跟我来即可。

Lunasia (?)Okay.我知道了。

"Lunasia" stands up and follows Martini-Henry out with the card gripped tightly in her hand.“露尼西亚”起身,攥紧自己的牌卡,跟随马提尼亨利而去。

BillLuci!姐姐!

Lunasia (?)What is it, Bill?怎么了,比尔?

BillDon't give yourself a hard time. It really doesn't matter what's happening to the people out there...不要太勉强自己,外面那些人怎样都无所谓的……

Lady HannaLuci, you should be off. Be careful on the road.露西,你该出发了,路上小心。

Lunasia (?)Okay.好的。

After bidding her family farewell, "Lunasia" leaves the lush garden behind and sets off on a journey with her faithful maid.告别了温情的家人,离开花团锦簇的花园,“露尼西亚”跟随忠心的女仆踏上了旅程。

The Search for Truth 寻找真理

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... The ground rumbles on and on as it continues to collapse, but that does not seem to deter the Dolls from continuing their fight.…… 大地陷落的悲鸣仍在绵延,但似乎毫不影响两人的战斗。

Fae of PentaclesMiss Elisa!伊莱莎小姐!

ElisaDon't disturb me. Scram.别打扰我,滚开。

Fae of PentaclesThe final phase has been initiated ahead of schedule. The surface area of the battlefield is rapidly shrinking. You need to relocate to safety!最终阶段被提前开启了,现在战场的面积在急剧缩小,您需要转移到安全的地方!

ElisaThe final phase?最终阶段?

Elisa stops in her tracks and feels the tremors coming from the ground.停下脚步,伊莱莎感受着脚下大地的震颤。

Cracks spread through the surface of the ground in all directions like small, winding snakes, causing chunks of the ground to fall into the void... On the other side, M16 also pauses to take in the situation.裂缝像灵活游走的细蛇,向各个方向爬去,不断有地块陷落虚空…… 站在对面的M16也停下攻势观察情况。

Fae of PentaclesCome this way! Please trust me!这边来,请相信我!

Fae of PentaclesIf you still want to see Miss M4 and make your wish come true, please follow me quickly!如果您还想见到M4小姐,还想实现心愿的话,请快跟我来!

ElisaAlright.知道了。

Elisa stops glaring at the Fae of Pentacles and disappears with her through a crevice of the collapsing world.伊莱莎收回冷冷一瞥,跟着星币精灵消失在了崩塌的世界缝隙之间。

Elisa's retreat makes M16 aware of how bad things really are.见伊莱莎撤离了战场,M16也清楚了现在的局势。

After dressing her wounds quickly, she sets off to follow Elisa's route of retreat, only to find... Several trembling lambs blocking her way.简单处理了伤口,M16准备沿伊莱莎的路线撤退,但挡在她面前的—— 是几只瑟瑟发抖的羔羊。

Bang-bang-bang! M16 darts behind a mound to avoid the bullets fired without warning. Hoarse cries of desperation can be heard over the howling wind.呯呯呯——避开几发偷袭的子弹,M16闪身来到山体背后。 呼啸的风中传来沙哑又绝望的呼喊。

Seven of WandsYou've got to die! The exit will only appear if there are no more than five of you here! We're all gonna die!!!你必须去死!只有这里的人数少于5个,离开的通道才会开启! 不然我们全都会死啊!!!

Four of SwordsSo I beg you! Just die!求你了,去死吧!

M16 gives no reply. She simply discards the empty magazine and replaces it with a new one.M16没有回应,只是将打空的弹匣扔掉,装上了新的。

Ka-chak.咔哒——

M16A1Sorry, but I made a promise.抱歉了,我有必须要完成的约定。

She walks out from behind the misshapen mound.M16走出了扭曲的山体背后。

The smoke finally dissipates, revealing the Hermit, who is on her knees, and the Empress, now lying lifelessly on the ground.硝烟散去后,只剩下跪倒在地的隐士,和失去生息的女皇。

Rumble... The ground is still collapsing.轰隆隆——大地的崩解还未结束。

RO drags the Hermit to her feet, and under SOP-II and ST AR-15's cover, they run toward the stretch of ground that is still intact.RO一把拽起了隐士,在SOP2和AR15的掩护下朝着尚未崩塌的地面跑去。

RO635Hermit! We've got no time for a breakdown!隐士!现在不是崩溃的时候!

Fae of CupsCongratulations! You have met the requirement, so allow me to lead you to the garden!恭喜你们!已经达成了条件,现在就由我来带领你们前往花园吧!

The fae twirls, and a white glowing line appears on the ground, showing them the way.精灵转了转圈,地面上出现了一条白色的光带,指引她们前行。

M4 SOPMOD III'll shred you to pieces! Just you wait!你给我等着!一会就把你撕了!

Tap-tap-tap... Multiple sets of hurried footsteps.咚咚咚——数人急促的脚步声。

All of a sudden, the glowing line disappears.骤然间,白色的光带消失了。

Fae of CupsOh dear... Others got chased out of their original area and have come to yours... My, my, the requirement is no longer met. What to do, what to do?诶,糟糕了…… 有些家伙被赶到这个区域来了…… 哎呀,这样条件就不成立了,这可怎么办呢?

ST AR-15What did you just say?!你在说什么?!

RO635Watch out!小心!

Bang-bang-bang! A spray of bullets sweep by ST AR-15's feet.呯呯呯—— 一串绝望的子弹扫过AR15的脚边。

ST AR-15They're from the other areas!是从其他区域被赶过来的人!

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat should we do, RO?!怎么办啊,RO!

RO635... We can't stop here. We must find M4 and M16... No matter the cost...…… 我们不能停在这里,必须找到M4和M16…… 为此不管付出什么样的代价……

M4 SOPMOD IIRoger that!收到!

SOP-II stops running and takes aim at the targets who just fired at them.SOP2已经停下脚步,瞄准了朝她们开枪的目标。

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

The HermitNo... How does this make you any different than the others?! You said you wouldn't resort to such cruelty!不要啊……这样不就和那些家伙一样了吗?! 你们不是也说过,不会做那样残忍的事情吗!

RO635I'm sorry, Hermit.抱歉了,隐士。

RO directs ST AR-15 and SOP-II in taking out the targets methodically.RO熟练地指挥AR15和SOP2有序地击倒目标。

RO635You don't understand what we've been through to get to this point. We have experienced too much despair. This is our last chance. So... we must complete our mission this time... no matter what.你可能无法理解我们走到这里的心情。 我们经历了太多绝望,这是我们最后的机会了。 所以……无论如何,我们都要完成这一次的任务。

ST AR-15RO, keep going. SOP-II and I will cover you.RO,继续前进,我和SOP2掩护你。

RO635Copy that.收到。

As the Hermit watches on helplessly, the girls drift away from her one after the other, like kites becoming untethered...在隐士绝望的注视下,像风筝一样脆弱又无依的少女们一个一个断线了……

Crash... The teacup in "Lunasia's" hands shatters into pieces.哗啦—— “露尼西亚”手中的茶杯碎裂一地。

She has witnessed the bloodbath taking place in the distance through the special telescope that Martini-Henry has given her. Her eyes well up with tears of horror and despair.透过马提尼亨利提供的特制望远镜,她目睹了远方血腥的一切,眼中泛起恐惧和绝望交织的泪光。

Lunasia (?)...Why must they slaughter each other?……她们为什么要互相残杀?

Martini-HenryOutside of our garden, the world is a cruel and savage place.除了我们的花园,这个世界是一个残酷嗜血的地方。

Lunasia (?)Why...为什么……

"Lunasia" watches as the red-eyed girl tears the others limb from limb while the blue-eyed girl covering her shoots down whoever tries to get close to them with no mercy. "Lunasia" also notices another girl with different-colored eyes directing these two, and strangely enough, this strikes her as a familiar sight.“露尼西亚”眼睁睁看着其中一位红瞳的少女将别人撕碎,而掩护她的蓝曈少女更是残忍地击倒了所有企图接近她们的人。 “露尼西亚”注意到是一位异瞳少女在指挥着两人,但莫名地,她总觉得这样的画面有些熟悉。

Martini-HenryThis is your mission.这就是您的使命。

Lunasia (?)My mission...?我的使命……

Martini-HenryYes. Your advent shall rid this world of its darkness and spread the light in this garden to every corner of the world. There will be no more senseless bloodshed, and everyone will get to spend a sunlit afternoon in the company of their loving family.是的,您的到来就是为了消除掉世界的黑暗面,将像这里一样的光明带给全世界。 这样以后就不会有这样无辜的生命遭到屠杀,大家都可以在家人的簇拥下享受一个阳光明媚的午后。

Lunasia (?)Is that really something I can do?我可以做到这样的事情吗?

Martini-HenryOf course! You are Lady Lunasia! You are the only hope of this world!当然,您可是露尼西亚小姐!您就是这个世界唯一的希望!

???M4, you are our only hope...M4,你是我们唯一的希望……

Someone's words reverberate in her mind, but she cannot put a face to the voice.脑海中有谁的声音在回响着,但“露尼西亚”想不起声音的主人。

Lunasia (?)Only hope...唯一的希望……

While she is racking her brain, she locks eyes with a woman in the distance. They are ice cold eyes filled with death, and yet, "Lunasia" almost feels like she is struck by lightning the moment their eyes meet.在她苦苦回忆的时候,她的视线和远处一个女人的视线交汇。 那是一双浸满死亡的冰冷双眼,却在视线交汇的瞬间掀起了惊涛骇浪。

The woman tosses the lifeless corpse in her hand aside and starts making a beeline for "Lunasia". Lunasia reads the words faintly on her lips...女人扔掉手中已无生息的尸骸,直勾勾地朝着她走来,“露尼西亚”隐约能分辨她的口型——

???M4...M4……

Lunasia (?)Stay... stay away...!不……不要过来……!

Martini-HenryDon't be afraid, my lady. I have put a barrier in place around the garden. They cannot come inside to hurt you.别害怕,小姐,我在花园的边缘设下了结界,她们是无法来到这里伤害您的。

Lunasia (?)Okay.好的。

The woman's eyes burn with increasing intensity. Soaked in blood from head to toe, she looks like the stuff of nightmares.女人的眼神越发炽热,屠杀让她身染鲜血,看起来更加可怖了。

"Lunasia" dares not meet her eyes anymore and turns around to avoid them.“露尼西亚”不敢再看她的眼神,只好背过身去逃开。

Martini-HenryApologies, my lady. It appears I'm rushing this too much... You've only just come home, so you're hardly ready to handle all this...对不起,小姐,我好像有些着急了…… 明明您才刚回来,还没有准备好接受这一切……

Lunasia (?)No, I want to fulfill my mission. I want the world to be filled with light and warmth. What do I have to do?不,我想要完成我的使命,我希望这个世界能充满温暖和光明。 我应该怎么做?

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia...露尼西亚小姐……

Greatly moved, Martini-Henry takes her hand.马提尼亨利欣慰地握住了她的手。

Martini-HenryYou simply need to call upon your extraordinary power and put the world out of its misery.凭借您的超凡实力,只需要结束外面世界悲惨的命运即可。

Lunasia (?)Put the world... out of its misery?结束……世界的命运?

Martini-HenryIndeed. Call forth a great flood. Wash away all the filth in the world and let life begin anew.是的,让一场大洪水来临,让世界被淹没,让生命再次更新。

After the final gunshot, bright white light spills out from the end of the path. Wave after wave, like the brilliant corona of a star, the light swallows everyone... Until it slowly fades away.最后一声枪声落下的瞬间,一片灿烂的白色光芒自小路的尽头涌出。 一浪又一浪,如同灿烂恒星的光晕,将众人吞没其中…… 光芒渐渐消散。

A lush green maze appears before their eyes all of a sudden. The winding hedge walls extend all the way to the horizon.一座绿意盎然的迷宫蓦然浮现。 灌木绿墙蜿蜒而去,自她们的身旁延展向遥远的天边。

Fae of CupsHeheh... Congratulations to all of you for securing a place in the final phase of the test, and welcome to the Maze Garden! Not just anyone can lay eyes on the lovely views here, mind you. Now please take a moment to rest up and take in the scenery~嘻嘻……欢迎各位通过了最终阶段的考核,来到“迷宫花园”! 这里的风景可不是谁都能见到的哦,请各位先好好休息,欣赏美景吧~

M4 SOPMOD IINot so fast, asshole!混蛋!你给我站住!

SOP-II swipes at the Fae of Cups, but she evades her easily.SOP2猛地伸手,却被圣杯精灵轻盈地躲过。

Fae of CupsDon't be so impatient, Miss SOP-II. We will meet again very soon!不要着急嘛,SOP2小姐,我们还会见面的!

M4 SOPMOD IIYou think I wanna see you again?!谁想看见你啊?!

SOP-II chews her sleeve angrily as the Fae of Swords vanishes in an evil peal of laughter.SOP2愤愤地咬紧衣袖,在宝剑精灵邪恶的笑声中,目睹它大摇大摆地消失。

ST AR-15Not this feeling of being wrapped around someone's finger again...又是这种被玩弄于鼓掌之中的感觉……

M4 SOPMOD IIHumph! Who do those goblins think they are?! Once I have this all figured out, I'm gonna rip them all to pieces! Mark my words!哼!这些东西到底有什么了不起的?! 等我揭穿它们的真面目,我一定把它们全都撕烂!撕碎!

RO looks over at the Hermit, who is still sitting wordlessly on the ground.RO不忍心地望向跌坐在地上不语的隐士。

RO635...Are you okay?……你还好吗?

The Hermit... That idiot... Why did she give away her life so eagerly...?…… 这个笨蛋,为什么要去抢着送死啊……

RO635She must've wanted you to live.她一定是希望你活下去。

The HermitI don't get it... We only met each other when we got here... Why would she give her life for me when she barely knew me...?我不理解……我们明明也是进入这里才认识的…… 这么短的时间,为什么就愿意为我而死啊……

RO helps the Hermit to her feet.RO把隐士扶起来。

RO635I actually understand how the Empress must have felt. Sacrificing yourself for a teammate's survival is never a question of how long you've known each other.我倒是能理解女皇的心情,为认定的队友而死,从来不是认识时间长短的问题。

M4 SOPMOD IIExactly!没错!

ST AR-15Stop being so corny. Let's go.别肉麻,我们该出发了。

M4 SOPMOD IIM4 and M16 have got to be here!M4和M16一定就在这里!

The HermitM4 and M16?M4和M16?

RO635Our teammates. It's kind of a long story, but we came here to search for... Two long-lost members of the AR Team.是我们的队友。 前因后果有点难以解释,总之我们进入这里,是为了寻找AR小队的—— 两个失散已久的同伴。

The HermitSo finding them... is the mission you must complete no matter the cost?她们就是……付出任何代价都要完成的使命吗?

RO635Yes.是的。

The HermitDo you genuinely still believe this thing about the Lord's favor?事到如今,你们还相信神眷吗?

RO635Our entire plan hinges on it... but you're right, we must re-evaluate the validity of their claim about the Lord's favor.计划原本确实是这样……但现在我们不得不考虑神眷的真实性。

ST AR-15Now that I think about it, we must be truly desperate. Why else would we put stock in some shady man's words?现在想想,大概是走投无路吧。 不然当初怎么会相信一个来历不明的家伙说的话?

M4 SOPMOD IIHe's not a shady man! He's called Leinad Kcaj! Besides, everything he's said so far has been verified!才不是来历不明呢!人家叫雷那德•卡加! 而且,到目前为止……这个人说过的很多话都被验证了呀!

ST AR-15Yeah, "so far". This guy hasn't shown himself this whole time; we can't even be sure what he's after.只是目前为止而已,这家伙到现在还没有现身,也不确定目的究竟是什么。

RO635Just don't let your guard down. We don't really have a choice but to stick to the plan.我们保持警惕吧。 现在也只能继续按照原定计划行动了。

ST AR-15Yeah, let's go.嗯,动身吧。

M4 SOPMOD IILet's go, let's go!出发出发!

The group shake off their melancholy and make for the entrance of the maze.拂去淡淡的忧郁,几人朝着迷宫入口而去。

The Lost Jockey 迷失的骑师

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???M4... Are you there?M4……你在吗?

???I know you're there! Why won't you answer me?我知道你在这里,为什么不回话?

Lunasia (?)Because I'm not M4; I'm Lunasia.因为我不是M4,我是露尼西亚。

???... If you were Lunasia, you wouldn't have access to this channel.…… 如果你是露尼西亚的话,你是无法使用这个频道的。

Lunasia (?)Who are you? Why can you talk to me telepathically?你是谁?为什么可以在我的脑海里说话?

M16A1I am M16A1. I'm not talking to you telepathically, just through your neural cloud comms channel. Persica once gave me temporary access to this channel to wake you from a coma. It was probably a bit sneaky of me, but I kept a copy of the access code.我是M16A1,我并不在你的脑海里,这是你的心智频道。 帕斯卡为了唤醒你,曾经短暂允许我使用这个频道呼唤你,也许有些狡猾,那时的我保存了这个频道的进入密钥。

Lunasia (?)I don't know any of the names you mentioned. M16A1, Persica... I don't know either of them.我不知道你在说谁,M16A1也好,帕斯卡也好,我都不认识。

In the deep, endless darkness, "Lunasia" hears a humorless snort.在深沉无垠的黑暗中,“露尼西亚”听见了对方黯哑的苦笑。

M16A1Whether you remember or not... whether you comply or not... I WILL fulfill my promise.不管你记不记得,愿不愿意,我都会完成我的承诺。

Lunasia (?)What are you going to do?你想做什么?

M16A1Get you out of here and back to where you should be.带你离开这里,回到你该去的地方。

Lunasia (?)This is my home, and I have a mission that I must carry out.这里就是我的家,而且,我还有一定要完成的使命。

M16A1A mission?使命?

Lunasia (?)I must put an end to the darkness in this world, so that the poor souls slaughtering each other can finally find peace.我要结束这个世界的黑暗,让那些互相残杀的可怜灵魂回归安宁。

M16A1...Is that what the faes have been telling you?……是精灵告诉你的吗?

Lunasia (?)That's none of your business.你不需要知道。

M16A1You've already made up your mind...你已经决定这么做了……

Lunasia (?)Yes.是的。

M16A1... Don't do it, or the pain will drive you mad again when you finally remember everything.…… 不要这样做,否则等你回想起一切,你会痛苦到再次崩溃的。

Lunasia (?)You don't understand.你不明白。

M16A1I do understand, M4. I know you better than anyone. Better than yourself, even.我很清楚,M4,我比任何人,甚至比你自己都要了解你。

"Lunasia" quits this perplexing comms channel, leaving M16 with her futile pleas.“露尼西亚”离开了这个令她不解的频道,徒留M16破碎的呼唤。

Fae of WandsCongratulations, Miss M16~ You have survived the elimination and made it to the final phase! Welcome to the garden! Now you can relax for a little and take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful garden!恭喜您~M16小姐,您成功通过了最终阶段的筛选,来到了花园! 接下来可以稍微放松下,游览下美丽的花园哦!

M16 slowly turns around to look at the jabbering fae. Subjected to her deathly glare, the Fae of Wands can't help but shudder.M16缓缓转过头,看向身后聒噪的精灵。 接收到沉寂如死海的眼神,权杖精灵忍不住打了个哆嗦。

Fae of WandsH-have I done something wrong?我、我做错了什么吗?

M16A1You exist.你的存在。

Fae of WandsPardon?什么?

M16A1Your very existence is a mistake.你的存在,就是错误。

M16 rips up the card and enters the maze, leaving the shredded fragments to flutter to the ground.M16撕烂了牌卡,在纷纷扬扬落下的纸片中,她走向了迷宫。

In the dark space, a cold voice speaks.黑暗的空间,冰冷的声音幽幽响起。

Fae of PentaclesThere you are. Now we've finally got everyone.你回来了,那么,现在人总算到齐了。

Fae of Wands... What are you doing here?…… 你在这里做什么?

Fae of PentaclesDon't worry. Unlike you, I can come back here anytime, not just after my clone gets shredded. I just realized that if I didn't come back sooner, Her Demonic Highness' plan would be completely ruined because of you lot.别担心,我可不像你们,在分身被撕碎的时候才回到这里。 我只是发现,再不回来,拉普拉斯妖大人的计划就要被你们搞砸了。

Fae of SwordsNonsense! We've been—你胡说!我们才是——

Fae of PentaclesThe right thing to do would be to stick to my plan. Haven't you learned your lesson? Miss Elisa naturally has the motive to give Lady Lunasia what she needs to realize her potential. All we need to do is pool all our resources on her, and our job will be done. But you all fell for the lies that this loser fed you and staked everything on the team that's hellbent on taking M4 away! The irony!明明按照我的计划走才是正确的,过去这么多次教训还不足以证明吗? 伊莱莎小姐本身就有强烈的成全露尼西亚小姐的动力,只要把你们手上所有的资源都提供给伊莱莎小姐,我们的业绩就完成了。 可你们偏偏听信这个卑鄙小人,全部押注在那个想要带走M4的小队,真讽刺啊……

Someone snickers in the corner.角落传来一声冷笑。

Fae of CupsYou're the loser who doesn't understand. Their desperation to rescue M4 is precisely what I'm exploiting. Only obsessive gamblers scrambling for their last shred of hope in despair like the AR Team and M16 have the necessary drive!你才是不明白的那个人。 我正是利用她们想要拯救M4的心情。 像AR小队和M16这种在绝望中寻找最后一丝希望的亡命赌徒才能迸发出绝妙的力量!

Fae of WandsFor M4, they will sacrifice anything. Your VIP won't stop them!为了M4,她们已经不惜付出任何代价。 你的VIP根本不足以挡路!

Fae of Pentacles... ...I see you are determined to go against me.…… ……看来你们是铁了心要和我作对。

The Fae of Pentacles conjures a portal behind her. It pulses with energy.星币精灵拉开身后的空间,能量搅动不歇的通道出现。

Fae of PentaclesBut nothing will come of it. Her Demonic Highness will be on my side!但又能如何,拉普拉斯妖大人会站在我这边!

Whoosh!唰——

Just before the Fae of Pentacles can enter the portal, the Fae of Wands shoves her aside.抢在星币精灵进入通道前的一刹,权杖精灵将它一把推开。

Fae of PentaclesWhat are you doing?!你干什么?!

Fae of WandsWe can't let her disturb Her Demonic Highness! Her Highness is busy with something very important at the moment...不能让它去打扰拉普拉斯妖大人!大人此刻正在做重要的事……

Fae of CupsThat's right... We know exactly what you're up to. You know Her Highness favors you...没错……别以为我不知道你在打什么主意,你知道大人偏袒你……

Fae of PentaclesWhy are you pinning me down?!你们按住我干什么!?

Fae of SwordsA-are we really doing this?真、真的要动手吗?

Fae of WandsWe've gotten this far; there's no turning back.事已至此,我们已经没有回头路了。

Fae of CupsDo it.动手吧。

In the dark room, three faes raise their sharp blades...在漆黑的房间里,三个精灵扬起了手中的利刃——

Whoosh...唰——唰唰——

The Fae of Pentacles' fragments dance through the sky as she glares balefully at her saboteurs.星币精灵的碎片不甘心地在空中飞舞着,恶狠狠瞪着阻挠自己的同伴。

Fae of PentaclesYou think I didn't come prepared? Miss Elisa is already unstoppable. She will make short work of the AR Team, then M16, and then she'll realize my ambition!你们以为我是毫无准备回来的吗? 伊莱莎小姐已经无可阻挡,她将撕碎AR小队,然后是M16,她将实现我的夙愿!

Fwoom!轰——

After the blaze dies down, all that remains is a pile of ashes on the ground.烈火之后,只剩下一地灰烬。

Fae of WandsWhat she just said...它刚刚的话……

Fae of CupsCrap! The AR Team!糟了!AR小队!

RO635Have you finished scanning the area?都搜索完了吗?

ST AR-15Yeah, I've looked everywhere. No other signals.嗯,全部检查过了,没有其他人的讯号。

The HermitWe're the only ones in this entire area.这整片区域,只有我们在。

M4 SOPMOD IIOh right, I almost forgot about your power.对哦,差点忘记你的能力。

The HermitI can only sense others' presence, but you can establish communication across the distance. Is that also your power? ...Or should I not be asking about that?我只能感应到其他人的存在,但你们还能互相建立通讯,这也是你们的能力吗? ……我是不是不该问这样的问题?

RO635This isn't our power. Before we came to Tarot Paradise, we received some help from a stranger.这并不是我们的能力。 在进入“塔罗天堂”前,我们得到了一个陌生人的帮助。

The HermitA stranger... You mean this "Leinad Kcaj" that Miss SOP-II mentioned earlier?陌生人……是之前SOP小姐说的“雷那德卡加”吗?

RO635When we were... at the end our rope, we received a secret missive bearing Griffin's unique encryption method. We initially thought it was a message left by a fellow Doll who survived... But after decrypting the message, we found that it was signed "Leinad Kcaj", a name that we had never heard before.在我们……走投无路的时候,我们收到了一封密信——是用格里芬特有的加密手段处理的。 原本我们以为是其他幸存同伴留下的讯息…… 但破译之后,信的署名却是“雷那德卡加”——一个我们从未听过的名字。

ST AR-15It could be an alias.也可能是个假名。

RO635The message said there's a way for us to find M4 and M16 and salvage the situation. We were instructed to gear up and enter Tarot Paradise via the Starfish...信里说,有一个办法能够找到失散的M4和M16挽回一切。 需要我们在做好充足准备后,通过“海星”进入“塔罗天堂”……

M4 SOPMOD IIBut we don't know where M4 or M16 are... We haven't been able to find them yet.不知道她们俩在哪里啊……到现在为止还没有找到。

ST AR-15They're going to be fine. They must be waiting for us.她们不会有事的,一定在等着和我们相遇。

The HermitDefinitely! Having been through so much, I'm sure you'll get to see each other again!一定!经历了这么多困难,一定会再次相遇的!

RO635I sure hope so...但愿如此……

Creeeeak... The garden gates suddenly unlock slowly and swing open.吱呀—— 花园的铁门忽然松动,沿门轴缓缓转开。

A cold, spooky wind blows from the pitch-black darkness, rustling the leaves in the maze hedges.阴冷的风从深不见底的黑暗中吹来,迷宫中的树木簌簌作响。

M4 SOPMOD III sense murderous intent... Hermit?我感觉到了杀气……隐士?

The HermitA signal is approaching! It's—有一个讯号过来了!是——

The HermitThe Hanged Man!倒吊人!

ST AR-15Tsk.啧。

RO635Stay sharp.全体戒备。

The wind turns into a gale as it ushers in the person in the dark. She suddenly halts just as she is about to step out of the gloom.狂风吹拂着,将黑暗中的人推向舞台。 在即将踏出黑暗的瞬间,来人却忽然停住了脚步。

???...I knew it'd be you.……果然是你们啊。

A demented and dangerous aura fills the air.狂放而危险的气息迎面吹来。

Tap. Then a petite figure strolls out leisurely.哒。 不紧不慢地,一个娇小的身影走了出来。

RO635...!!!……!!!

Elisa... Should I say... "Long time no see?"…… 该说“好久不见”……吗?

M4 SOPMOD IIElisa!!!伊莱莎!!!

ElisaSo you lot came here as well. Why hasn't M16 joined your party? That would improve your chances just a little.原来你们也进入了这里,M16那家伙怎么不来和你们会合? 这样,胜率或许能稍微好看点。

M4 SOPMOD IIRO, 15! M16 is really here!RO,15!16姐真的在这里!

RO635Where is M16?M16在哪里?

ElisaWho knows? I couldn't care less whether she lives or dies. I simply wish to find M4.谁知道呢。 我不在意她的死活,我只想找到M4。

The HermitYou know each other? I have a feeling you don't get along?你们认识吗?不过总感觉,关系不是太好?

ST AR-15She's our archenemy. She's the reason M16 died in the submarine base...她是我们的死敌。 在潜艇基地底层,就是她害死了M16……

ElisaI was the reason she died?我害死了M16?

Elisa stares at the vengeful AR Team with surprise.伊莱莎有些惊奇地看向目光中充满仇恨的AR小队。

ElisaI see. Like Scarecrow, you lot came from—我明白了,你们和稻草人一样,来自——

Bang!砰——

Elisa tilts her head. A bullet brushes past her cheek.伊莱莎歪了歪头,一发子弹擦过她的脸颊。

M4 SOPMOD IIHey! Why did you dodge that?! Stay still and go to hell!!!喂!你躲什么?!乖乖给我去死啊!!!

Elisa... You're as nasty as ever, unlike Scarecrow, who had wised up quite a bit. If only she were still around. She could at least help me take out the trash...…… 性格倒是一如既往的恶劣,不像稻草人,沉稳了许多。 要是她还活着就好了,至少能帮我清理下垃圾……

Elisa lifts off the ground lightly and hovers in mid-air, a dangerous glow flickering in her hands.伊莱莎轻盈地上浮至半空,危险的光芒在她的指间明灭不定。

RO635Hermit, hide yourself somewhere safe!隐士,你找个安全的地方躲起来!

The HermitNo, I'm fighting by your side.不,我要和你们一起战斗。

ST AR-15Elisa is a very dangerous enemy. We can't guarantee your safety.伊莱莎是很危险的敌人,我们可顾不上你。

The HermitThe Empress didn't give her life for me to be a coward...女皇牺牲自己换取我苟活,绝不是为了让我逃避……

M4 SOPMOD III'll be the vanguard! I can't wait to tear this midget to shreds!我来打前阵!已经迫不急待撕碎这个小矮子了!

RO635Prepare for battle!全体注意——

RO635Our objective—eliminate Elisa!目标——歼灭伊莱莎!

The False Mirror 谬误之镜

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???...I knew I'd find you here.……果然在这里能够找到你。

Lunasia (?)M16A1? Please don't come looking for me anymore.M16A1?请不要再来这里找我了。

???I'm not her. I merely traced her neural activity and discovered this comms channel.我并不是她,我只是跟踪了她的心智活动,然后发现了这个通讯频道。

Lunasia (?)Who are you?你是谁?

???Don't you remember my voice?你不记得我的声音了吗?

???That's alright. Just remember that I'm on your side. You and I bear the same mission.没关系,你只需要记得,我是站在你这边的。 我和你共同承担着同样的使命。

Lunasia (?)You are also here to put an end to this cruel world?你也是为了结束这个残酷的世界而来的?

???Yes. I'll do anything it takes to achieve that.是的,为此,不管付出什么样的代价也好。

Lunasia (?)I thought I was on my own... but turns out I have an ally.我以为只有我……原来我还有同伴。

???I have always been by your side, Lunasia.我一直在你身边,露尼西亚。

Lunasia (?)You know my name...你知道我的名字……

???I have been waiting for this day since I was born. Waiting for you to accept the name of "Lunasia". Now I will devote everything to our cause.我从诞生开始就一直在等待这一天。 等待你接受“露尼西亚”的名字,现在,我会为我们的使命献上一切。

Crack! A bullet blows through the foliage, pulverizing green leaves to bits and filling the air with a sharp, leafy smell. The hedges sway and tremble, as if being blown by a storm.哗啦—— 子弹从树叶间穿过,摧枯拉朽地扬起一片绿色细屑,被切碎的树叶气味肆意蔓延。 如同被暴风蹂躏般,灌木丛一浪接一浪地翻涌,簌簌颤抖。

RO63515!15!

ST AR-15...Got it.……明白。

Rat-tat-tat... Following RO635's attack, ST AR-15 unleashes a fierce barrage from the other side of the hedge.哒哒哒—— 紧接着RO635的攻击,AR15从迷宫矮墙的另一端汹涌地宣泄着火力。

Elisa shoots her a light glance, and a silvery white arc of light suddenly flashes.伊莱莎的眼神轻轻扫过,一道银白色的弧光便倏然闪烁起来。

Kicked-up dirt and pulverized leaves all smash against the surface of the barrier and crumble to dust.飞扬的尘土、鲜嫩的树叶如残破的标本,被牢牢钉在屏障表面,化为尘埃。

RO635...SOP-II!……SOP2!

M4 SOPMOD IITake this!看我的!

Whoosh! A grenade soars accurately through the haze toward Elisa from her blindspot.咻! 一发榴弹精确地穿过尘雾,从视线的死角向伊莱莎飞去。

However, with a "bang", it fails to reach its target and explodes mid-way.然而,“砰”的一声!榴弹没能抵达终点,便在半途中轰然炸开。

M4 SOPMOD II...! Dammit!!!……!可恶!!!

Again and again, hails of bullets and the occasional grenade are unleashed upon Elisa...一次又一次,密集的子弹混合着榴弹的抛物线,如飞线般朝伊莱莎猛扑过去……

From different angles, at different timings... But they are all effortlessly neutralized by Elisa without exception.不同的角度、不同的时机…… 却无一例外,被伊莱莎轻松化解。

The HermitHow can she tell where we're firing from?!为什么这家伙每次都能预判主火力位置?!

M4 SOPMOD IIHow would I know?!我怎么知道?!

ST AR-15...Is she tapping our comms?!……通讯被监听了吗?!

RO635Only the three of us have access to this channel. I'm sure of that.这个频道只有我们三个可以使用。我很确定。

ST AR-15Then... Oh you've gotta be kidding me!那就……见鬼了!

Bang-bang-bang! ST AR-15 squeezes her trigger furiously, and her firepower increases in ferocity.砰砰砰—— AR15愤怒地扣紧扳机,枪口的火力愈加凶猛。

As if sensing her anger, Elisa darts another glance at her and matches her intensity in firepower.仿佛感知到她的愤怒,伊莱莎的视线轻轻漂移了一下,用同样凶狠的火力回敬AR15。

RO635Our cover won't last much longer! Hermit, fall back for now! We'll cover your retreat!掩体撑不了多久了! 隐士……你先撤到后方,我们火力掩护!

M4 SOPMOD IIDidn't you hear RO? Don't just stand there!没听见RO说的话吗?愣着干什么!

The HermitIf I create a diversion to distract her, do you think you can beat her?如果我想办法分散她的注意力,你们有把握赢吗?

RO635...What?……什么?

The HermitWe can't break through her defenses with brute force, so an ambush is our only option...正面对抗它是无法突破防御的,突袭是唯一的活路……

ST AR-15Don't sacrifice yourself needlessly!不要做无谓的牺牲!

Boom! A powerful shell crashes through the hedges, leaving only a handful of broken branches and leaves fluttering in its wake.轰——! 一发强力的炮弹瞬间穿透灌木矮墙,席卷着所剩无几的残枝败叶。

With the final piece of cover also destroyed, bullets start raining down on the Dolls without mercy...最后的掩体也被破坏,子弹如雨点般穿透浓烟,朝众人砸下来……

The HermitDon't you have someone you absolutely have to see, a mission that must be completed? In that case, make it out of this alive and get to it!你们不是有一定要见到的人,一定要完成的使命吗? 那就活下来,好好去做啊!

M4 SOPMOD IIHey, where are you going?!喂!你要去哪儿?!

The HermitI don't know why I'm even here... I don't understand why the Empress saved me... But if I can help you fulfill your wish, then maybe there's some meaning to all this after all...我其实根本不知道自己为什么会在这里……也依然不明白女皇救我的意义…… 但如果能完成你们的心愿,或许这一切都是有意义的……

The Hermit quirks half a smile before disappearing into the thick fog.隐士似乎微笑了一下,然后进入浓雾消失了。

RO635Hermit!隐士!

M4 SOPMOD IIDon't go!不要去啊!

RO635Give her some cover!掩护她!

Bang-bang-bang! Making use of the opening that the AR Team has created for her, the Hermit's footsteps soon fade into the distance.呯呯呯—— 隐入AR小队为她制造的空间,隐士的脚步声远去了。

ElisaTucked her tail and ran already, huh?这就被吓跑了吗?

RO635WE are your enemies!你的敌人是我们!

Bang-bang-bang! ...The guns are a blur from firing non-stop.砰!砰、砰!……掌中紧攥的枪支剧烈震颤!

ElisaThis amount of firepower won't even leave a scratch.这样的火力对我没有任何伤害。

Bang! Before long, a bullet hits its mark on Elisa's back.砰—— 话音未落,伊莱莎的后背就精准地接住了一发子弹。

Then... Bang-bang-bang! Bullets seemingly fired from multiple people come whizzing towards Elisa's exposed back from different angles...紧接着,呯呯呯—— 仿佛来自数人的子弹从不同角度飞向了伊莱莎薄弱的后背……

RO635Everyone!全体——!

They don't need to be asked twice. All muzzles blaze at the same time.不需要多余的话语,所有枪口在同一时间炸出耀目的火光!

Bullets with flares on their tails shoot towards the black-clad figure with no mercy, like the spark that ignites an explosion...星星点点,如点燃炸药的火星,朝着深邃的黑色身影义无反顾地扑去——

Bang! Boom! Burning flames blaze brilliantly like blooming fireworks, engulfing all darkness. With all the plants blown to smithereens, the air is filled with a greenish haze...砰!轰隆—— 燃烧的火焰迸发出光芒,如烟花一朵朵绽放,将黑暗深渊彻底吞没。 断枝残叶裹挟着草木气息,灰绿色的气雾在空中升腾弥漫……

ST AR-15Target signal seems faint.确认目标反应微弱。

M4 SOPMOD IIHermit! Where are you?!隐士!你在哪儿?!

At the center of the fog, the broken body burns and crackles.迷雾的中心,残破的躯壳燃烧着,迸出噼噼啪啪的声响。

ST AR-15 waves her arm to waft away the smoke.AR15用力挥了挥手,将烟尘驱赶向身后。

ST AR-15... Elisa's signal... Something's off!…… 伊莱莎的信号……不对劲!

Bang! As if to confirm ST AR-15's suspicion, a gunshot rings out from deep within the fog.砰! 仿佛验证着AR15的判断,一记枪响自迷雾深处传来。

Pzzzt... Pzzzzt... The smoke dissipates almost miraculously, and the air becomes clear as if a smokescreen has been removed.滋啦……滋啦…… 迷雾不可思议地消散,仿佛欺骗观者的蒙版,一下子撤得干干净净。

RO635Visual interference...! Crap—是视觉干扰……! 糟了——

Clunk! The Hermit's burnt body is tossed out.扑通! 隐士被燃烧殆尽的躯壳被用力丢出。

The signal interference buzzes sharply in the Dolls' ears, paralyzing them all instantly.信号干扰尖锐地啸叫着,瞬间瘫痪了所有人的行动。

M4 SOPMOD IIDamn you, Sangvis Ferri!!!该死的——铁血!!!

SOP-II struggles desperately, but the hold on her neural cloud only strengthens.SOP2奋力挣扎,心智的压制却更加强烈。

Elisa slowly strolls out in front of the garden gates, her face cold and ruthless.花园的门扉前,伊莱莎面色冷酷,缓缓踱步而来。

ElisaYou are teammates created for M4, so why are you always getting in her way?明明你们才是为M4而打造的队友,为什么总是阻拦她?

RO635We must save her precisely because we're her teammates!正因为是队友,才要拯救她!

ElisaHow ironic. You spend all your time together, but you don't even know M4's deepest thoughts.真嘲讽啊,你们朝夕相处,却连M4的内心究竟在想什么都不知道。

M4 SOPMOD IIOf course I do! She wants to come back and be with us!我当然知道!她想回来,和我们在一起!

ElisaShe might have wanted that while she was still M4. But now...在M4还是M4的时候,或许有这样的念头。 但现在——

ST AR-15...What's that supposed to mean?……什么意思?

ElisaWho do you think just saved me?要不要猜猜看,刚刚是谁救了我?

Elisa points at something behind the AR Team with a smile. On a hovering screen is a familiar face...伊莱莎微笑着指向AR小队的身后。 空中浮现出的屏幕上,是熟悉的脸庞——

ST AR-15...M4!……M4!

Lunasia (?)...Everyone deserves to live a happy life in dignity, to live in freedom, equality, and a world of abundance... Instead of being deceived, betrayed, slaughtered in this inferno...……所有人都有权过上尊严和幸福的生活,享有自由、平等和充足的环境。 而不是像现在这样,在炼狱之中遭受虐杀、背叛、欺骗……

RO635What are you talking about, M4? We've come to save you!你在说什么啊,M4?我们来救你了!

It is such a familiar face, but the words that come out of her mouth are so very cold and inconceivable.明明是无比熟悉的一张脸,嘴里说出的话却又那么冰冷难以理解。

The girl who claims to be "Lunasia" pulls out a card—自称“露尼西亚”的少女取出了一张牌卡——

M4 SOPMOD II—M4!!!——M4!!!

Rumble... Before anyone can react, a massive chasm splits the maze into two.轰隆—— 没等众人反应过来,一道巨大的裂缝便将迷宫撕裂成两半。

The once-solid ground is now crumbling like a thin piece of paper. It cracks and slides off the edge of the chasm, collapsing... Falling into the bottomless abyss...坚实的大地脆如薄纸,窸窸窣窣地,沿着开口边缘向下坠落、坍塌…… 坠入无边的黑暗……

Migratory Birds 候鸟

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M16A1M4! Come out!M4!出来!

Lunasia (?)There's only Lunasia here. This M4 that you're looking for isn't here.这里只有露尼西亚,你要找的M4并不在这里。

M16A1... Why are you doing this?…… 你为什么要这么做?

Lunasia (?)To reforge the world into a place with no sin, no darkness, and no violence. Just like my garden, everyone will be plants thriving in sunlight, each vibrant and beautiful in their own way...为了重新开启一个没有罪恶,没有黑暗,没有暴力和血腥的美好世界。 就像我的花园一样,大家都是迎着阳光生长的不同植物,有着不同的生机勃勃的美……

M16A1What you're doing won't make your dream come true. You are simply doing somebody a favor. I don't know who fed you all these lies, but they are certainly manipulating and using you!你做的事并不能让你的理想成真,只是如了别人的意。 我不知道是谁告诉你这样做可以实现心愿,但那个人在欺骗利用你!

M16A1Think about why you're here. Think about what you came here for in the first place.想想你为什么会来到这里,想想你进入这里的目的是什么。

???If it's you... If you can merge with me...如果是你的话……如果你能和我融合的话……

M16A1Are you sure you can do it?你确定能做到吗?

???As long as we live, the future will have endless possibilities. Even if our physical forms are lost, we will still meet again some day.只要我们活下来,未来就有无限的可能性。 即使素体不存在了,我们也会有再见面的一天。

The hidden past obscured by the darkness makes her wince in pain.藏匿在黑暗中的隐秘往事刺痛了她。

Lunasia (?)What did YOU come here for? Why won't you leave me alone?!那你来这里的目的又是什么?为什么一直纠缠我不放?!

M16A1You are the whole reason why I'm here.你就是我来这里的全部理由。

M16A1Do you still remember the first time you opened your eyes?还记得你第一次睁开眼的时候吗?

M16A1So you're M4A1? M16A1, a T-Doll like you. Pleasure. Guess I'll be taking orders from you.M4A1,是吗?我是M16A1,和你一样是个战术人形。 初次见面,好像之后我就要听你的指挥了呢。

M16A1And the AR Team? RO has taken over as leader since you left. But you know, we're all waiting for you to return.还有AR小队,你离开之后,RO担起了队长的职责。 但你知道的,我们都在等你回来。

ST AR-15Sadly, the time has come for us to part, M4A1. There's no time to keep such petty scores. You may feel sad; you may feel angry... You may remember me; or you may forget me... Whatever the case, just let this memory give your strength and make you even stronger...可惜是分别的时刻了,M4A1,这种琐事已经来不及计算了。 感到悲伤也好,感到愤怒也好,记住我也好,忘记我也好…… 让这段记忆成为你的力量,令你变得再强大一点吧……

M4 SOPMOD III've already lost AR-15 and M16! If I have to lose you too, then I'll die with you! This is the order we all received the moment we left the factory, and I intend to obey it to my very last breath!我已经失去了AR15和M16了! 如果连你也一定要失去,那就让我和你倒在一个弹坑里! 这就是我们一出厂就接到的命令!我会贯彻到底!

RO635AR-15 wanted me to save you. M16 wants me to save you. So does SOP-II as well as the Commander! M4A1... I might not be acting out of my own free will, but I'm doing this because everyone is counting on me. Even if you don't believe me, at least believe those who have always supported you. C'mon, take my hand. Let's go back together...AR15希望我拯救你,M16希望我拯救你,SOP2希望我拯救你,指挥官也希望我拯救你! M4A1…… 就算我没有自己的意志,但我也被大家寄托了希望。 就算你不敢相信我,也请相信着支持着你的同伴。 来吧,抓住我的手,我们一起回去吧……

The darkness seems to have taken physical shape as a heavy and viscous vortex with her in the center. She feels slowly, viciously crushed from all directions.黑暗有了形状,是粘稠又沉重的漩涡,她的心在中央,被缓缓地、狠狠地搅动挤压着。

A pair of hands cup her face. They are so gentle they feel surreal.一双轻柔到仿佛不存在的双手捧住了她的脸。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, you look troubled. Are the voices bothering you?露尼西亚小姐,您看起来很困惑的样子,是有什么声音纠缠不休吗?

M16A1Who's talking?是谁在说话?

Lunasia (?)I'm alright... I can handle it.我没事…… 我可以自己解决这里。

Martini-HenryOf course. I just want to let you know that you don't have to be afraid, because I'll always be here. You just have to give the word, and I will remove all obstacles for you.好的,我只是想让您知道,别害怕,我一直在您身边。 只要您需要,我会为您扫除一切阻碍。

Martini-Henry leans in and whispers into her ear.马提尼亨利凑近她的耳畔,轻声细语着。

Martini-HenryLady Hanna and the young master are still waiting for you to come home.夫人和少爷还在等着您回家。

M16A1M4, don't trust her!M4!不要相信她!

Martini-HenryLady Hanna has especially prepared your favorite dishes and snacks, and the young master is waiting for you to watch television together.夫人特意为您准备了您爱吃的菜肴还有点心,少爷也在等着和您一起观看电视节目。

M16A1Focus on my voice, M4!听着我的声音,M4!

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, please stop hurting yourself. What's the point of dwelling on someone else's painful memories? How is that more productive than saving the real world?小姐,不要再伤害自己了,沉湎于这些属于别人的痛苦回忆究竟对您有什么意义? 难道远胜于拯救现实世界吗?

Martini-Henry covers M4's ears, blocking out M16's calls.马提尼亨利捂住了她的双耳,将M16的呼喊隔绝在外。

Lunasia (?)S-stop!停、停下!

Martini-HenryLeave those memories of others' suffering behind. Their stories are written in stone. But our story is just about to begin.就让那些痛苦的属于别人故事的记忆远去吧,她们的故事已经注定。 但我们的故事才刚刚开始。

Martini-Henry takes M4's hand.马提尼亨利牵起她的手。

Martini-HenryLet's go, Lady Lunasia.走吧,小姐。

Lunasia (?)...Okay.……嗯。

M16A1M4!!!M4!!!

M4 turns away, and M16's calls are cut off in the endless darkness.在她的身后,M16的呼喊被掐断在了无垠的黑暗中。

A dull ache in the back jolts ST AR-15 awake.钝痛感袭上后背,将AR15从迷蒙的梦中砸醒。

She jumps to her feet and scans her surroundings. Winding vines, strange flower and plants, clocks and geometric planes suspended in mid-air... Shapes are twisting and contorting in a macabre manner. The garden barely looks like a garden.她迅速起身,侦查四周—— 缠绕的藤蔓、奇异的花草,悬浮着的时钟与平面…… 一切形状在这里诡异地盘旋、扭曲,极为勉强地拼凑出花园的模样。

ST AR-15...RO! ...SOP-II!……RO!……SOP2!

She calls out softly, but there is no response.低声呼喊,却没有回应。

Fighting to suppress the pain, ST AR-15 rummages through her pockets and pulls out a card— Or rather, a fragment that's only a third of a tarot card's size. Depicted in the center of the fragment is a tall wine glass; the liquor contained within is a clear and sunny yellow.竭力将疼痛的触感抑制住,AR15从怀中摸索出一张卡片—— 那是一张仅有三分之一塔罗牌大小的残存纸片。 纸片的中央绘着一支高脚酒杯,杯中的浅黄色佳酿透出阳光般的澄清色泽。

ST AR-15You'd better be useful.你最好是真的管用。

She presses her palms together over the card fragment. It feels cool in her hands, almost as if she is holding an actual glass. She lets the sensation draw her neural cloud to a special comms channel...AR15双手合十,将纸片握在掌心。 冰凉的触感如同玻璃杯,将她的心智引向一条特殊的频道……

ST AR-15...RO? ...SOP-II? What's your status? Please respond...!……RO?……SOP2? 你们的情况如何?请回答……!

Again and again, she calls out via the comms channel. But the channel remains silent.一次又一次地呼唤。 频道内,没有回应。

ST AR-15Can you hear me?!你们能听见我的声音吗?!

She keeps waiting... Her heavy breathing marks the passing seconds... The branches in the woods continue to spin and distort before her eyes, interweaving into a void of chaos. She watches it all happen but can do nothing about it. The feeling of helplessness threatens to overcome her...等待…… 深深地喘息,一分一秒…… 丛林中的树枝在眼前扭曲、旋转,交织成一片混沌的虚无。 她依然记得这种感觉—— 眼睁睁看着一切在眼前发生,却什么都做不了的,脆弱感……

Rumble...轰隆——

The impact of the explosion throws SOP-II and ST AR-15 heavily against the door, and they crash right into the temporary command room. Sunlight shines in through the gap, illuminating the countless dust motes quivering in the air.SOP2和AR15被爆炸的冲击狠狠拍在门上,摔进了临时指挥室。 阳光沿着缝隙照射进来,无数微尘在空中抖动,簌簌掉落。

ST AR-15It's not gonna hold out there! RO, we need to withdraw!外面已经守不住了!RO,我们必须撤退!

M4 SOPMOD IIHow's the Commander doing? Throw them on my shoulder and let's get outta here!指挥官情况怎么样?让我来背上快走吧!

RO doesn't even look up. She stares dazedly at the Commander, whose head is lying on her lap. The Commander has stopped gritting their teeth in pain. Instead, they seem to be slumbering peacefully. Their dark red uniform is patchy with blood that has dried and turned black.RO连头也没抬,依然呆呆地盯着躺在腿上的指挥官。 指挥官已经不用再咬牙切齿地忍受着疼痛,像是陷入了安然的梦境,身上深红的制服被斑斑点点的血迹所浸染,红得发黑。

RO635...The Commander is gone.……指挥官走了。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat are you on about?! The Commander wouldn't just go! They promised they'd never abandon us!!!你胡说什么啊?!指挥官才不会走! 指挥官说过不会放弃我们的!!!

SOP-II throws herself onto the Commander and shakes them roughly.SOP2扑到指挥官的身上摇晃起来。

M4 SOPMOD IICommander! Commander! Wake up! We need to withdraw!指挥官!指挥官! 快起来,我们要撤了!

ST AR-15SOP-II, let the Commander be...SOP2,放过指挥官吧……

Seeing that the Commander is unresponsive, SOP-II simply hoists them on her back.见指挥官没有任何反应,SOP2直接将指挥官背了起来。

M4 SOPMOD IILet's go! You two clear the way while I carry the Commander! They must be asleep! They haven't slept a wink in days, so they must've fallen asleep! Once we get to safety, the Commander will wake up!走啊,你们俩开路,我来背着指挥官! 肯定是睡着了!毕竟指挥官几天几夜没合眼了,肯定是睡着了! 等我们到了地方,指挥官就会醒的!

RO635SOP-II... put them down...SOP2……把指挥官放下吧……

M4 SOPMOD IINo! The Commander promised they'd be with us till the very end!我不放!指挥官说过要和我们走到最后的!

RO635...This is as far as they could go. They tried their best.……指挥官已经尽全力走到了最后。

The Commander's arm flops limply off SOP-II's shoulders. The unmistakable truth pushes SOP-II to the brink of breaking down.指挥官的手软绵绵地从SOP2的肩膀垂下,无声的事实让SOP2濒临崩溃。

M4 SOPMOD III don't believe it! This can't be true!!! The Commander had survived so many tough battles! Why didn't they make it through this one?! I refuse to believe this!!!我不相信!我不相信!!! 那么多艰难的战役指挥官都挺过来了,为什么就不能挺过这一次?!我不相信!!!

RO does not have the strength to argue. She simply pulls the howling SOP-II close so that she can cry on her shoulder.RO无力再争辩什么,她能做的只有将嚎啕大哭的SOP2的脸埋进肩膀。

ST AR-15 pulls the Commander off SOP-II's back as gently as she can.AR15尽可能轻柔地将指挥官从SOP2的背上抱下来。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat are we gonna do...? M4 is dead, the Commander is dead... Griffin is over... We're the only ones left... We promised M4 we'd keep the Commander safe just before she died...我们怎么办啊……M4死了,指挥官也死了…… 格里芬被全部没收……只剩下我们了…… 明明M4死的时候,还答应过她要好好保护指挥官的……

ST AR-15I don't know, SOP-II...我不知道,SOP2……

RO635... Perhaps there's one last thing we can do.…… 或许我们还有最后的事可以做。

RO pulls out a letter from her pouch and opens it.RO从贴身的包中取出一封信展开。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat's this...?这是什么……

RO635Encrypted with G&K's internal encryption code, Category III—the highest category.G&K内部加密代码,而且是第3类-最高级别。

ST AR-15The Commander left this to us?!是指挥官留给我们的?!

RO635No... I don't know who the sender was... It just appeared on the Commander's... body...不……我不知道送信人是谁…… 它凭空出现在了指挥官的……身体上……

ST AR-15What do you mean?什么意思?

RO635The Commander lost so much blood we used up all the bandages, so I tore up some of my clothes to make more. I went to disinfect the fabric strips before I dressed the Commander's wounds. I turned away for only a few seconds, and by the time I turned back, I found this letter in the Commander's hand...指挥官失血太多,所有止血带都耗尽了,我撕了身上的衣服准备消毒后用来给指挥官止血。 只是转身几秒钟的事,等我回头去给指挥官止血的时候,发现指挥官的手上放着这封信……

ST AR-15Someone came in without your noticing...? But that's...有人在你没察觉的时候进来了……但这……

RO635You're right, it's impossible. We've secured this command room.是的,不可能,我们在这间指挥室布下了充足的安保措施。

M4 SOPMOD IIDid the Commander know...?指挥官知道吗……

RO635Yeah... I think they actually saw whoever came in... There was a smile on their face...嗯……我甚至认为指挥官看见了来者…… 因为指挥官的脸上带着怀念的笑意……

ST AR-15...Then it had to be someone we know.……那只有可能是自己人。

RO635Right after giving me the letter, the Commander...把信交给我后,指挥官就……

The three Dolls read the decrypted letter again and again. Their glimmering eyes all settle on the name "Leinad Kcaj", signed in cursive.三人将破译的信笺内容读了一遍又一遍,最终目光不约而同地停留在“雷纳德•卡加”的潦草签名上,闪烁不定。

RO635The person who wrote the letter, this "Leinad Kcaj", believes that there are different world lines in this universe. In other words, there is a Griffin, a Commander, and an AR Team in another world... But a world line would split into multiple lines whenever a choice is made, and events develop differently down different lines.送信人自称“雷纳德•卡加”,这个人认为同一宇宙下存在不同的世界线,也就是说,另一个世界也存在着格里芬、指挥官、AR小队…… 不过,在每一个抉择的分岔口,不同的方向会走向不同的发展。

ST AR-15If we'd made all the right choices, M16, M4, and the Commander could still be alive...如果我们的每一个抉择都是正确的,或许M16、M4和指挥官都还活着……

M4 SOPMOD IIIs that really possible?!真的可以做到吗?!

RO635The events are already set in stone in our world, but perhaps in another world...我们的世界已经注定了结局,但在别的世界也许……

ST AR-15That's assuming what this "Leinad Kcaj" said is true.前提是这个“雷纳德•卡加”说的都是真的。

RO635...According to this person, we'll have to enter a space called "Tarot Paradise" via the Starfish System. Once we're there, we must find a way to survive in some kind of battle royale game. As reward for winning the game, we will get to meet the one who will help us rewrite the past and future and lead us to the ending we desire...……照“雷纳德•卡加”的说法,我们需要通过海星进入名为“塔罗天堂”的空间。 抵达那里后,我们必须想办法在严酷的杀戮游戏中活下去。 而作为胜利的奖赏,我们会见到最想见的人,她会带领我们改变过去和未来,抵达我们想要的结局……

M4 SOPMOD III want to do it. I want to see M16, M4, and the Commander...我想要这么做,我想要再见见M16、M4和指挥官……

ST AR-15...Is that wise? Even though we know nothing about this Leinad Kcaj or the world on the other side of the Starfish System? I'm not sure if we can even make it through Starfish...……真的要这么做吗?在我们完全不清楚这个“雷纳德•卡加”,对海星那边的世界也一无所知的情况下? 我怀疑我们连海星都进不去……

RO635I also have reservations about the whole thing, but we don't have a choice.我也有很多疑虑,但我们没有选择了。

Rumble... The explosions in the distance are not letting up. The enemy clearly intends to raze the whole area to the ground.轰隆隆——远处的爆炸声仍未停歇,敌人显然是准备将整片区域直接夷为平地。

RO635Either we stay here and die... or we take a gamble.留在这里死,或者赌一把。

M4 SOPMOD IIIf it were the Commander... they would definitely take their chances.指挥官的话……一定会选择再赌一把。

ST AR-15You're right...是啊……

The three Dolls gaze at the Commander's peaceful face.三人的目光落在安然睡去一般的指挥官脸上。

RO635The Commander is still with us and leading us, so...指挥官还在我们身边,指挥着我们,所以……

RO635We can't give up either!我们也不能放弃!

???15? ...15! Wake up!!!15?……15! 你快醒醒——!!!

ST AR-15 feels her feeble body being shaken violently; it's hardly a guess by whom.脆弱的身躯被猛烈地摇晃着,不用想也知道是谁的手笔。

ST AR-15...Not so hard! Are you trying to disassemble me?……力气这么大,是想把我拆了吗?

ST AR-15 pushes herself up slowly against a tree trunk with her rickety arms. Now she is finally certain that she isn't dreaming anymore. The mysterious being and the card have once again transported the AR-Team back to her side.快要散架的手肘支撑着沉重的身体,AR15沿着树干缓缓坐起。 现在,她终于清楚地意识到这不是梦。 神秘人和纸片,又一次将AR小队传送到了自己的身边。

RO635...Thank goodness. Are you not feeling well, 15?……谢天谢地。 哪里不舒服吗,15?

ST AR-15I was just taking a short nap while waiting for you to show up.只是等你们来的时候休眠一会而已。

ST AR-15 scans her surroundings out of habit. The woods are still dead quiet.AR15下意识地环视四下。树林依然是一片静寂。

RO635Relax. Elisa's signal is nowhere close.放心,伊莱莎的信号不在附近。

ST AR-15We will find her, RO. She's got to be here... She's seen M16...!我们得找到她,RO。 她一定在这里……她见过M16……!

RO635I understand. Let's hope it's all real.我明白。 希望是真实存在的,不是吗?

ST AR-15...It's still too early to say for sure.……现在说这个还为时过早。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhy are you so stubborn?! Do you still don't believe Leinad Kcaj? The letter has been right about many things so far! This person must be a higher being!你的嘴怎么这么硬?! 事到如今,你还不相信雷纳德•卡加吗? 信中说的很多流程都应验了啊!这家伙一定是个世外高人!

ST AR-15I only believe what I can see.只有亲眼见过,我才能相信。

ST AR-15...Let's go.……走吧。

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... "Lunasia" stares at the pitch-black screen in a daze. The girls running around outside have all disappeared. Along with that entire world.…… “露尼西亚”出神地盯着一片漆黑的屏幕,之前还在上面四处奔跑的少女们全部消失了。 连同那个世界一起。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, why are you spacing out here instead of going home?露尼西亚小姐,您怎么不回家,而是留在这里发呆?

Lunasia (?)... I was just thinking about those girls... Whether they also have a family waiting for them to go home.…… 我只是在想,那些女孩子……是不是也有家人在等她们回家?

Martini-HenryThe world is a large arena, and the prize is worth all the bloodshed.这个世界是个巨大的角斗擂台,而奖品的价值让一切流血都理所当然。

Lunasia (?)Is it really? So much has been sacrificed...真的值得吗?牺牲了那么多……

Martini-HenryI promise you, all the sacrifices are worth it.我向您允诺,这一切的牺牲都是有意义的。

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, I think you could use some rest right now.小姐,我想您现在或许需要休息一下。

"Lunasia" is given a glass of red wine. The dark red liquid swirls in the glass before slipping through her lips and making her slightly intoxicated.一支盛上红酒的酒杯递给了“露尼西亚”。 深红色佳酿晃了晃,顺着杯壁流淌入M4的唇齿间,带去微醺的醉意。

Lunasia (?)...Why... sleepy...……为什……困……

Martini-HenryYou're exhausted. You need rest. Go to sleep. I'll take you home.您太累了,需要休息。 安心睡吧,我会将您送回家的。

"Lunasia" slumps on the table.“露尼西亚”倒在了桌边。

Martini-HenryCome on out.出来吧。

Rustle... A few cards poke out their heads sheepishly.窸窸窣窣—— 几张牌卡心虚般鬼鬼祟祟地探出了头。

Martini-HenryWhat, finally daring to show yourselves?怎么,终于敢现身了?

Fae of Wands...Apologies, Your Highness. I thought it wasn't a good time to disturb you...……对不起,大人,我以为这个时候是万万不可打扰您的……

Martini-HenryYou're right, it wasn't, but you have some explaining to do. Where is the Fae of Pentacles? And why are there so many people in the garden? According to the original plan, only two were supposed to reach the garden.是不该打扰,但该解释的还是要出来给我说清楚。 星币精灵去哪了?还有为什么现在花园里有这么多人? 在原计划里,花园里只该有最后两人。

Fae of WandsYour Highness, to tell you the truth... The Fae of Pentacles has an ulterior motive. Her loyalty to Lady Lunasia is dubious. In fact, she delights in tormenting us...大人,其实…… 星币精灵一直别有用心,它并不是诚心为露尼西亚小姐服务的。 它的真实目的是折磨我们……

Fae of CupsIt's true, Your Highness. Whenever you're not around, she is always giving us hell, tripping us up, and sabotaging our plans...是的,大人,在您看不见的地方,它对我们百般刁难,处处使绊子,阻挠我们的计划推行……

Martini-HenryThat's enough. I have no interest in your gripes. From all your yammering, I'm guessing the Fae of Pentacles is lying somewhere as a pile of ashes. I don't really care about the rest, but how am I supposed to explain this to Lady Lunasia with the plan now in shambles because of you?!得了吧,这套给我省省。 看你们反应,星币精灵多半被烧成灰了。 别的我不在乎,计划现在被你们搞成这样,我怎么向露尼西亚小姐交待?!

Fae of WandsDon't worry, Your Highness. We have already figured out how to proceed!别担心,大人,接下来的计划我们已经想好了!

Fae of CupsWe have carefully planned their routes. In just a short while, the AR Team will encounter Elisa. Considering the difference in the power they have accrued so far, it will be certain death for the AR Team!我们仔细安排了她们的路线,接下来AR小队会和伊莱莎先遭遇,以她们目前积累的实力差距,AR小队死定了!

Martini-HenryI'm surprised how nonchalant you are about the survival of this team that you cultivated yourself.你还挺舍得自己亲手培养的小队。

Fae of CupsYour Highness, it was you who taught me that for the sake of achieving a goal, no sacrifice is too great...大人,是您教导我,不管牺牲谁,只要能成功完成目标就行……

Martini-HenryContinue.继续说。

Fae of WandsNext, Elisa will encounter M16. After her run-in with the AR Team, she will be no match for M16. And M16 will happily make any sacrifices for Lady Lunasia's sake.然后,伊莱莎会和M16遭遇,被打伤的伊莱莎不会是M16的对手。 而M16本就愿意为露尼西亚小姐献上一切。

Fae of WandsWith that, all risks have been eliminated.这样,所有的风险都被排除在外了。

Martini-Henry nods thoughtfully.马提尼亨利若有所思地点点头。

Martini-HenryThere's still one question—what if Elisa loses right out of the gate? If M16 runs into the AR Team, they won't very likely kill each other, will they?还有个问题,如果伊莱莎一开始就输了,怎么办? M16将和AR小队汇合,她们之间的感情很难自相残杀吧。

Fae of WandsNo, Your Highness. They are fundamentally programmed to serve M4, so for M4's sake...不,大人,她们的底层设定是为了M4,而M4……

Martini-Henry finally smiles in satisfaction.马提尼亨利这才终于露出了满意的微笑。

Rustle... The AR Team exit the woods cautiously and find themselves on slightly more open terrain.窸窸窣窣—— AR小队警惕地钻出小树林,来到一片稍微开阔的地带。

RO635Let's take two minutes to rest up.稍微休整两分钟。

M4 SOPMOD IIWow... This place is so huge there's not another soul in sight. Even that annoying fae isn't showing herself!哇——这里真的太大了,连个人影都看不到。 还有那个讨厌的精灵也不出现了!

ST AR-15What, you want to see her?你难道还想见它?

M4 SOPMOD IIHell no! But I just can't shake the feeling that she's plotting something behind our back...不想! 只是总感觉它在背后搞些什么阴谋……

ST AR-15RO, what are you thinking?RO,你在想什么?

M4 SOPMOD IIYeah, why do you so gloomy?怎么一脸阴沉的样子?

RO635Oh, I...啊,我……

RO walks over to them and sits down with a strange look on her face.RO走到两人身边,带着复杂的神情坐下。

RO635I was thinking about M4.我在想M4的事。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhy would this M4... say something like that...? I thought M4 would be kind and gentle in every single world...那个M4……为什么会说出那样的话…… 我以为不管哪个世界的M4都是善良温柔的……

RO635According to Leinad Kcaj, different world lines converge in this space, which means the M4 that we just saw is from another world. Maybe... she has been through something beyond our imagination.按照“雷纳德•卡加”的说法,不同的世界线都会在这个空间相交,这意味着我们见到的M4来自另一个世界。 或许……她经历了很多我们无法想象的事。

ST AR-15Then what do we do now? Should we still go looking for this M4 and M16? Even M16 could be another version of herself...那我们现在怎么办?还要去找这个M4和M16吗? 说不定M16也会变成另外的样子……

M4 SOPMOD IIHuh... She wouldn't be a scaredy-cat who doesn't drink, would she...?啊……不会变成个滴酒不沾的的胆小鬼吧……

RO635In any case... From the moment we came here, there's no going back. We can only keep following the plan until the very end. Then we'll find out whether this "Leinad Kcaj" has lied to us.不管怎么样……从我们进入这里开始就没有退路了。 我们只能按照计划进行到最后一刻,才能知道“雷纳德•卡加”到底有没有骗我们。

ST AR-15No matter what M4 and M16 have turned into, our objective is still—不管她们变成什么样,我们的目的都是——

Snap. A spotlight suddenly shines upon them, creating a white circle of light on the ground.咔哒。 一束聚光灯忽然打下,在地面上投出光滑无比的白色光圈。

RO635Prepare for battle!准备作战!

Whoosh! The AR Team immediately enter combat mode and start scanning their surroundings warily.唰——AR小队迅速进入了作战状态,开始警惕地戒备周围。

???You seem confused...你们看起来很困惑的样子……

RO635...Elisa!……伊莱莎!

ElisaThe way I see it, it doesn't matter which world line she's from; there is only ever one Lunasia. But you seem to believe otherwise? No matter. With your level of intellect, you wouldn't be able to puzzle out this conundrum even if you spent a lifetime thinking about it, so let me bring this to an end...对我来说,来自哪条世界线都无所谓,反正露尼西亚只有一个。 但对你们而言似乎并不是这样,没关系,以你们的心智一辈子都想不明白这个问题,就让我来终结这一切吧……

ST AR-15Move!躲开!

Boom! An explosion erupts almost right next to the AR Team.轰隆—— 近距离的爆炸在AR小队身畔炸开。

ElisaI held back last time. This time... I won't let you escape again.上次是我手下留情了,这一次……我不会让你们再逃跑了。

Boom! Boom! The intensive bombing has almost razed the AR Team's hiding place to the ground.轰隆——轰隆—— 密集的轰炸几乎将AR小队的藏身处全部夷平。

M4 SOPMOD IIHow has her firepower gotten even more insane?!怎么她的火力变得更猛了啊?!

ST AR-15We can't even hit back! Should we fall back, RO?!我们根本无力还击,撤退吗,RO!

RO635There's nowhere to fall back to! The path we took here has suddenly disappeared!没有地方撤退!我们刚刚进来的路突然消失了!

M4 SOPMOD IIAaaaaargh! I knew somebody was pulling the strings behind the scenes! She'd better not let me catch her, or I'll tear her to bits!啊啊啊!我就知道会有人在背后捣鬼! 最好别让我抓住,不然我一定撕了它!

Boom! Elisa unleashes her firepower endlessly, throwing clods of well-plowed dirt onto the AR Team.轰隆—— 伊莱莎的火力无止尽地宣泄着,将反复耕耘后的泥块砸到她们身上。

RO63515, SOP-II, cover me while I draw her fire.15,SOP2,你们俩掩护我,我去引开火力。

M4 SOPMOD IINo! That's too dangerous, RO! Let me do it! I'm more agile than you, and I can take a beating!不行!太危险了,RO!让我去,我比你们都灵活还抗打!

RO635Denied! I'm going!驳回,我要上了!

ST AR-15RO!RO!

Ignoring her teammate's protests, RO takes off in Elisa's direction.不顾队友劝阻,RO已经率先冲向了伊莱莎的方向。

ElisaI won't fall for the same trick twice.同样的招数,我不会中计两次。

Whirrr... RO notices a faint vibration coming from underfoot. It feels like some sort of mechanical movement.嗡嗡—— RO注意到脚下的地块在轻微颤动,像是有什么机械在运行。

RO635...What?!……什么!?

Whoosh! Sharp metal spikes suddenly punch through the ground surface.唰—— 锋利的金属尖刃在刹那穿透地面。

M4 SOPMOD IIRO!!!RO!!!

RO rolls to the side and manages to avoid being stabbed in her vital points, but she is still trapped.RO堪堪一翻滚,避开了捅向要害的利刃,却还是被困在其中。

RO635Stay back!别过来!

ST AR-15Dammit! SOP-II, go and distract Elisa, I'll—该死的,SOP2,你去吸引伊莱莎的注意,我去——

Boom! Without giving them the chance to regroup, Elisa seizes the opportunity to dish out her most ferocious attack yet.轰隆隆—— 没有给出任何补救机会,伊莱莎抓住这一刻给出了最猛烈的火力输出。

Smoke and dust instantly obscure RO's position.硝烟和尘土瞬间吞没了RO的位置。

M4 SOPMOD IIRO!!!RO!!!

M4 SOPMOD III'm gonna kill you, Elisa!!!我杀了你!伊莱莎!!!

ST AR-15Calm down, SOP-II!冷静下来,SOP2!

Boom A searing explosion sends the two Dolls flying.轰隆—— 一发滚烫的爆炸将两人击飞。

ST AR-15...Ugh. SOP-II... RO...……咕呃。 SOP2……RO……

ST AR-15's visual module shuts down temporarily from the severe impact to initiate self-repair.视觉系统受到剧烈冲击,短暂地关闭,开始进入自我修复。

In the short few seconds of waiting, she is so anxious she thought her heart would explode.在等待的短短几秒,AR15的心焦灼到快要迸发岩浆。

ST AR-15SOP-II!!! RO!!!SOP2!!!RO!!!

???Stop shouting. Don't waste your breath.别喊了,省省力气吧。

A frigid voice speaks directly in front of her.一个冰冷的声音在面前响起。

ST AR-15Who are you?! Hold on...谁?!等等……

ST AR-15 feels a pair of strong hands grabbing her head to check her visual module.一双有力的手掰住了自己的头,在查看视觉系统。

???That should do it, 15.这下应该好了,15。

ST AR-15Y-you...你、你是……

ST AR-15M16...M16……

M16A1Can you see now? Then get up and fight. RO is still alright, but SOP-II got knocked out by the impact. RO is trying to reboot her.能看见了?那就起来战斗。 RO的情况还好,SOP2被震晕过去了,RO正在重启她。

Still stunned, ST AR-15 stumbles to her feet and watches as SOP-II regains consciousness in the distance.AR15懵懵地站起来,看见了远处的SOP2在RO的呼唤下醒来。

M16A1Now snap out of it. I need your help to buy them some time so that they can make emergency repairs.别愣着了,你得协助我,为她们争取一点紧急修理时间。

ST AR-15...Right, what do you need—……好,你需要——

M16A1You know the drill.像我们之前那样就好。

Looking at the back of this Doll, who seems unfamiliar yet also familiar, ST AR-15 feels a storm of complicated emotions, but also strangely at ease. So many words are stuck in her throat, but in the end, all she says is—看着这个陌生又熟悉的背影,AR15的心情复杂又安宁,喉咙中堵住了很多话,但最终出口的只有——

ST AR-15Cool. I'll follow your lead.好,我跟着你。

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ElisaMy death will not change anything. Sooner or later, she will head to the destined place and meet the one who has long awaited her arrival.我的死亡不会带来任何改变。 她终究会去往我们的命定之地,见到那个等待已久的人。

M16A1Then rest in peace with that delusion of yours.你就怀着这样的妄想,安心去死吧。

Bang! The dark figure lights up in a blaze, illuminating everyone's faces.砰—— 黑暗的残影化为一道火光,照亮了在场所有人的脸庞。

The leaves in the garden rustle for a while before growing still and silent again. The Sangvis signal named "Elisa" is no more.花园草木在风中沙沙响了一阵,又恢复了沉默。 名为“伊莱莎”的铁血信号彻底消失了。

M16A1Let's go. M4 should be in there.走吧,M4应该就在里面。

M16 turns around and finds three Dolls gawking at her with strange expressions.M16转过身,对上的却是几张神情复杂的脸。

M16A1What's wrong?怎么了?

RO635I knew we might see you here, but now that you're standing right here in the flesh...虽然知道有可能会在这里再次见到你,但是当真的见到你的时候……

M4 SOPMOD IIWaaaaahhh!!!呜哇——

Unable to suppress her feelings anymore, SOP-II leaps into M16's arms.SOP2无法再压制情绪,肆无忌惮地扑在M16的怀中。

M4 SOPMOD II16! I missed you so much!16!我好想你啊!

M16A1What are you doing? This is hardly necessary.干什么?没必要吧。

ST AR-15 walks up to them but makes no attempt to peel SOP-II off M16.AR15走近两人身边,反常地没有将SOP2拽下来。

ST AR-15Welcome back, 16.16,欢迎回来。

RO635You'll have to excuse us. We've all missed you badly ever since you sacrificed yourself during that mission...别太介意,你在那次任务中牺牲后,我们都很想念你……

M16A1Sacrificed myself?牺牲?

M16 frowns at the incongruity of RO's words.像是对不上切齿的齿轮,意识到不对劲的M16蹙起了眉。

M16A1What do you mean?什么意思?

M4 SOPMOD IIYou know... Back at the Paldiski Submarine Base... The Starfish System gave out so much energy when it activated that the underground levels completely collapsed. We only had time to get M4 out...就是……就是我们在帕尔迪斯基潜艇基地的时候…… 海星启动的能量太大,导致下面全部坍塌了,我们只来得及带走M4……

ST AR-15To save M4, you stayed down there.为了救出M4,你留在了下面。

RO635Why are you giving me that look? Don't you remember?你的脸色怎么不太对?你不记得了吗?

M16A1After I... sacrificed myself, what happened?之后……在我牺牲之后,发生了什么?

RO635We withdrew from Paldiski, and what M4 saw within the Starfish System became our bargaining chip. But then in Frankfurt, we... ...我们从帕尔迪斯基潜艇基地撤退,M4在海星中看见的东西成为了我们的筹码。 再之后就是在法兰克福,我们…… ……

ST AR-15We failed.我们失败了。

M4 SOPMOD III'm so sorry, 16... We couldn't protect M4 or the Commander...16姐,对不起…… 我们没有守护好M4和指挥官……

M16's neural cloud rapidly processes the events that they recounted. She is absolutely certain that she has not experienced them. After some thought, she draws the only conclusion she can.她们口中的画面在M16的心智中被迅速推演了一遍,M16无比确信自己没有经历过这样的过去。 思索再三,M16认为只有一个答案。

M16A1I'm not your M16.你们口中的那个M16,不是我。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhat are you talking about?!你在说什么啊,16!

M16A1And you are not my AR Team.曾经在我身边的AR小队,也不是你们。

ST AR-15Wait, I'm confused...你要把我绕晕了……

RO635... I think I'm starting to understand...…… 我好像有点明白你的意思……

M16A1Simply put, we are from different world lines. In your world, M4 returned from Starfish, while I died in the submarine base. In my world, M4 and I entered the Starfish System together. I'm still searching for her.简单说,就是我们来自不同的世界线。 在你们的世界,M4从海星中回来了,我死在了潜艇基地里。 而在我的世界,我和M4一起进入了海星,我仍然在寻找她的路上。

M4 SOPMOD IISo you are not 16... but you're also her...所以你不是16……但你也是16……

ST AR-15SOP-II, don't work your neural cloud too hard.SOP2,放弃使用你的心智思考吧。

RO635In any case, we are still the AR Team, and we've come for the same reason.不管怎么样,我们都是AR小队,为着同样的目标来到这里。

M16A1To find M4...找到M4……

RO635And save the Commander.拯救指挥官。

ST AR-15I wasn't entirely sure before, but now it's clear. Even if we don't share the same past, we won't have any problem working together.之前我还不敢确定,现在一切明晰了。 就算没有那些共同的记忆,也不妨碍我们行动。

M4 SOPMOD IISo basically... I can treat this 16 as 16, right?!总之……我可以把这个16当成是16吧!

M16A1Yes, I'm M16. There's no changing that fact.嗯,我是M16,这是无法改变的事实。

M4 SOPMOD IIThat's wonderful! Then we've already completed half of our mission! All that's left is M4, and Leinad Kcaj's prophecy will have completely come true!太好了!见到16姐,我们就已经成功了一大半了! 离“雷纳德•卡加”的预言成真,现在就差M4了!

M16A1Leinad Kcaj?雷纳德•卡加?

Dong... The familiar bell toll echoes through the woods. The AR Team look up and take in the gathering dark clouds.当—— 熟悉的钟声再次响彻林间。 AR小队抬头环视,乌云沉沉地压降下来。

ST AR-15Be careful, something's coming!小心,有什么东西要来了!

A rumbling tremor rocks the garden. A trap door suddenly opens up on the ground in the center of the garden.轰隆一声,伴随着隐隐的震颤。花园的核心,一道门从地表豁然洞开。

A staircase spirals upward along an axis. A familiar song drifts up from the opening in the ground.一级级台阶沿着轴心旋转,蜿蜒而上。 熟悉的歌谣从地心深处传来。

???...Through me you pass into the city of woe, Through me you pass into eternal pain, Through me among the people lost for aye.……由我进入愁苦之城…… ……由我进入极乐之塔…… ……由我进入万劫不复的人群之中……

In the garden of darkness, the trees all start chanting in unison. Accompanied by sonorous bell tolls, their solemn hymn reaches the heavens.黑暗花园中,万千树木于同一时间吟唱起来。 伴随着一记又一记钟声的浑厚伴奏,她们庄严的颂歌直通云霄。

M4 SOPMOD IIHuh?! Isn't that—诶?!这不是——

RO635Fall back.退后。

The AR Team adjusts their formation with great coordination to prepare for the upcoming fight.AR小队默契地调整了阵型,准备应对战况。

Voice of an Unfamiliar Girl...Justice the founder of my fabric mov'd, To rear me was the task of power divine, Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.……正义推动了崇高的造物主, 它以神圣的力量、最高的智慧、发自本原的爱, 在此间创造了我们……

A young girl chants the verse as she ascends the staircase from the dark underground with a smile. The magnificent ensemble gradually fades into silence, as if in anticipation of something.一个年轻的少女,微笑着吟诵着祷告诗,自幽暗的地下拾级而上。 声势浩大的合奏渐渐幽微起来,仿佛在等待着什么。

M16A1Who are you?你是谁?

Martini-HenryI am Lady Lunasia's faithful servant. I watch over this garden for her. You may call me Martini-Henry, though you don't have to remember this name, as you don't have much time left anyway.我是露尼西亚小姐忠实的仆人,为她守护着这个花园。 你们可以叫我马提尼亨利,当然也可以不用记住这个名字,反正留给你们的时间不多了。

RO635Lunasia... What are you after?露尼西亚……你的目的是什么?

Martini-HenryI've only come to congratulate you on your victory and survival. Now, I kindly ask you to sacrifice your lives for Lady Lunasia's rebirth.我只是来恭喜你们取得了胜利,成功从塔罗天堂幸存。 接下来,请为露尼西亚小姐的重生,献上你们的生命吧。

M4 SOPMOD IIShe's M4! Not Lunasia!她是M4!才不是什么露尼西亚!

Martini-HenryM4 is but a fragment of Lady Lunasia. She will eventually become the complete Lady Lunasia.M4不过是露尼西亚小姐的一部分而已,她终将成为完整的露尼西亚小姐。

Bang-bang-bang! A spray of bullets viciously pierce through the guards in front of Martini-Henry.呯呯呯—— 一连串子弹仇恨地击穿马提尼亨利前排的守卫。

M16A1No point arguing with her. SOP-II, I'll cover you. Go.没必要跟她废话。 我掩护你,SOP2,上吧。

SOP-II slips through the enemy line with ease and charges straight toward Martini-Henry.SOP2轻盈地穿过敌人的防线,直奔马提尼亨利而去。

Following close behind, M16 takes out every single target that tries to intercept SOP-II.M16紧随其后,击溃每一个企图阻拦SOP2的目标。

Off to the side, RO and ST AR-15 have quietly flanked the enemies to fill in their teammates' blind spots.而另一边,RO已经和AR15悄悄包围上去,补上队友的死角。

Martini-HenryTsk, you think you're the only ones who can call in backup? Where's everybody?! Get in there!啧啧,就你们会摇人是吧? 人呢?!都给我上!

Fae of WandsOn it!是!

Cards who have been trying to keep a low profile are forced to show themselves. They appear in front of Martini-Henry to block the AR Team from advancing any further.沉寂多时的牌卡们被迫现身,挡在马提尼亨利的前方,阻止AR小队的进一步深入。

Bang-bang-bang! An enraged SOP-II can tear through anything in her way, let alone a few fragile cards.呯呯呯—— 此刻的SOP2能撕碎挡在眼前的一切,更别提几张脆弱的牌卡。

M4 SOPMOD IIYou're next!下一个就轮到你了!

Martini-Henry...Such useless trash.……真是废物。

However, even in face of such a ferocious threat, Martini-Henry makes no effort to dodge the incoming attack. She simply stands in place with a smile.但对着这样凶狠的威胁,马提尼亨利却连躲闪的动作都没有,她只是站在原地静静地微笑着。

Martini-HenryBut that doesn't matter.不过这些事情都不太重要。

Martini-HenryHave you ever considered M4's feelings?你们有考虑过M4的感受吗?

M4 SOPMOD IIOf course! We came here for her!当然有!就是为了她,我们才会来到这里!

Martini-HenryYou're wrong. You are all selfish wretches. You will not make sacrifices for her, and you wish only to destroy everything she desires.胡说,你们明明一个两个都是自私鬼。 舍不得自己的命,只想毁掉她所渴望的一切。

M4 SOPMOD IIM4 has no desire for such things!M4才不会想要这种东西!

Martini-Henry is already within SOP-II's effective range.马提尼亨利已经进入了SOP2的有效射击范围内。

Martini-HenryYou think so? Shouldn't we be asking her? Lady Lunasia, do you agree?是吗?这个问题,我们不应该问问本人吗? 露尼西亚小姐,您也是这么认为的吗?

M4 SOPMOD IIM4?!M4?!

SOP-II is blasted away by a powerful force as soon as she lowers her weapon in shock, and M16 can only watch from a few paces away.几步之遥的M16只来得及看见SOP2慌乱地垂下枪口,就被一股强大的冲击给震飞开。

By the time SOP-II regains her footing, M16's eyes are gripped by the Doll standing next to Martini-Henry. She is most definitely the person she has been searching for, but her eyes look so distant and unfamiliar.等到再度爬起恢复到战斗状态时,M16的目光完全被站在马提尼亨利身边的人形给锁定住。 她看上去就是自己寻找许久的那个人,但眼神却又如此陌生而遥远。

M16A1...M4?……M4?

In the dark, the girl places her hand on Martini-Henry's. She lets the maid lead her forward.黑暗之中,一只手轻轻搭上马提尼亨利的手。 少女在马提尼亨利的带领下款款走出。

M4 SOPMOD IIM4!!!——M4!!!

SOP-II's agitated cry draws the girl's attention. She turns toward SOP-II, her eyes still as calm and cold as ever.迎着SOP2激动的呼唤,少女扭过头去,目光平静冷漠。

Her gaze sweeps over SOP-II the way one would glance at a mundane view before turning away and smiling softly at Martini-Henry.像是从无关紧要的景色间穿过,少女收回目光,向马提尼亨利微微一笑。

Lunasia (?)Before me things create were none, save things eternal, and eternal I endure.在我以前未有造物,而我也将永世长存。

RO635M4... What are you doing?!M4……你在干什么?!

Lunasia (?)Love led us to one life. Love led us to one death.爱引导我们同生。 爱引导我们同死。

The girl lets go of Martini-Henry's hand, then slowly raises her head and looks the AR Team members in the eye one after another. The lack of recognition and warmth in her eyes is startling.放下彼此交握的双手,少女缓缓抬头,将紧挨着的AR小队收入眼底。 然而,当她的目光与她们一一交汇时,陌生而寒凉的触感却令AR众人心中一惊。

ST AR-15Holy Christ— M4!!!见鬼—— M4!!!

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia, these ignorant heathens are questioning your ideals. Please explain your vision to them.露尼西亚小姐,这里有些不懂事的家伙想要质问您的理想。 麻烦您再对她们解释一番吧。

Lunasia (?)I will put an end to the misery of the world. There will be a great flood, and all will gain eternal life.我要结束世界悲惨的命运。 让一场大洪水降临,让所有人得到永恒的生命。

Martini-HenryAre you satisfied with the answer?这份答案,你们满意了吗?

Martini-Henry takes in the AR Team's dismay with satisfaction. She waves her hand to restore the cards that have been blown to pieces.满意地看着AR小队失控,马提尼亨利挥了挥手,召回了被轰成碎片的牌卡们。

They rush toward the AR Team in a bout of evil cackle...在阴暗的笑声中,它们奔向了AR小队……

Fae of WandsFor Lady Lunasia, we are fearless!为了露尼西亚小姐,我们无所畏惧!

M4 SOPMOD IIM4!M4!

SOP-II takes a step closer to M4, but is immediately bound up.SOP2爬起来,奔跑的脚步一迈出,便被牢牢攥住!

Crackle... Crunch... Green vines that have seemingly come out of nowhere wrap around SOP-II's legs tightly, holding her firmly in place.咕吱……咕吱…… 不知从何处伸出的绿色藤蔓肆意生长,牢牢地吸附在SOP2的腿上,紧紧地箍住,使她动弹不得。

M4 SOPMOD IIAaaaaargh! M4!!!呃啊啊啊啊——M4!!!

M4 frowns slightly at the sound of SOP-II's piteous howl from the high ground that she's standing on.听见SOP2的悲鸣,站在高处的她只是微微皱了皱眉。

Lunasia (?)She sounds very distressed.她很难过。

Martini-HenryDon't worry, Lady Lunasia. Their suffering is only temporary, while the happiness you bring is eternal. Their greatest value lies in becoming sacrifices for your completion.别担心,露尼西亚小姐。 她们的痛苦是短暂的,而您所带来的幸福是永恒的。 作为您的一部分而牺牲,这已经是她们最大的价值。

Lunasia (?)But... why do I feel a pain in my heart, like I can't breathe?可是……为什么我的心里却感到窒息般的痛苦?

Martini-HenryBecause you are kind-hearted and compassionate. You empathize with others' suffering. However, there isn't anyone else like you in this world. They can't sense your suffering. But that's alright, because I'll always be with you. Let's sing a hymn together to soothe all your pain and sorrow.那是因为您一向是个善良悲悯的人,对别人的痛苦总是感同身受。 可这世上没有第二个如您一般的人,她们无法感知您的痛苦。 但没有关系,我会陪伴着您,永远待在您的身边。 让我们一起唱诵圣歌,净化一切的悲伤和痛苦。

Martini-Henry takes her hand and urges her to close her eyes, then she starts singing softly...马提尼亨利握住她的手,将她的眼睛合上,低声吟唱起来……

Bang-bang-bang! RO unleashes all her firepower on the enemies around SOP-II. Such firepower had just easily punched through the enemies, but now it's about as lethal as a pebble thrown into a lake.呯呯呯—— RO焦灼的火力全部倾泻在了SOP2身边的敌人,刚刚还能轻易撕开敌人的火力此刻却像小石子投入深湖中一样无力。

RO635SOP-II!!!SOP2!!!

ST AR-15RO! Watch your feet!RO!看好你自己脚下!

RO635SOP-II, keep your own card safe!!!SOP2!护好你的牌卡!!!

ST AR-15Watch your feet, RO!!!脚下,RO!!!

Snap... A wandering vine has wrapped itself around RO's ankle. It may be one simple vine, but it's more than enough to inhibit a Doll's movement.窣窣—— 一支单独游走的藤蔓抓住机会缠绕上了RO的脚踝,它虽然势单力薄,但阻滞一个人形的行动倒是绰绰有余。

RO635Ack!啊!

ST AR-15Dammit!该死!

Anxious to help RO get out of her sticky situation, ST AR-15 also ends up getting entangled and strung up.急于解开RO困境的AR15也被抓住了软肋,一把吊起。

M16A115! RO!15!RO!

ST AR-1516, we're alright!16!我们没事!

RO635Help SOP-II! She's trapped!帮帮SOP2,她被困住了!

M16 gives up on the idea of getting close to M4 and pivots to rescue SOP-II, who is being swarmed by vines and enemies alike.M16放弃了接近M4的原计划,奔向被藤蔓和敌人围攻的SOP2。

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

The vines coil up, stopping M16's bullets from penetrating them while also cutting off her way to reach SOP-II.藤蔓弯曲着身型,阻挡M16的弹药深入,也截断了M16来到SOP2身边的道路。

M4 SOPMOD IIAaaaaaaargh!!!啊啊啊啊啊——

M16A1SOP-II!!!SOP2!

The vines tighten around SOP-II, immobilizing her completely. M16 can clearly see the nefarious fae reaching out towards SOP-II's card...藤蔓越缠越紧,SOP2的行动几乎被锁死,M16清楚地看见那个卑鄙的精灵正朝SOP2的牌卡伸出手——

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

M16 fends off the fae, but the cards soon regroup...M16击退了精灵的行动,但牌卡很快再次聚集……

M4 SOPMOD II16... Take my power...16…… 你来继承我的力量吧……

M16A1What are you talking about?你在胡说什么?

M4 SOPMOD IIThey want to seize my card! ...I'll never allow that! The card that Leinad Kcaj has given us is really important! It is our last hope! Promise you'll keep it safe!它们想要抢走我的牌卡! ……我绝对不允许! 雷纳德·卡加留给我们的牌很重要,是我们最后的希望,你要保证它们不会抢走!

As the vines continue to strangle SOP-II, her speech is also breaking up.在嘎吱嘎吱的绞杀声中,SOP2的话语也支离破碎起来。

M16A1What do you want me to do?你想要我怎么做?

M4 SOPMOD IIShoot me! Inherit my card, then save the others as well as M4!朝我开枪!继承我的全部,然后救救她们,救救M4!

M4 SOPMOD IIHurry! I can't take it anymore!快啊!我要撑不住了!

M16 raises her weapon, but she can't feel her fingers or the trigger. Through the increasingly dense vines, SOP-II looks straight at M16's muzzle and flashes her a brilliant smile.M16抬起了枪,但她感觉不到自己的手指,也感觉不到扳机的存在。 透过渐渐围绕得密不透风的藤蔓,SOP2抬起头绽放出一个灿烂的笑容,她看向M16的枪口。

M4 SOPMOD IITell M4—I love her; I love the AR Team; I love the Commander; I love everything about Griffin. So...告诉M4,我爱她,爱AR小队,爱指挥官,爱格里芬的一切。 所以……

M4 SOPMOD III have absolutely no regrets!!!走到今天,我真的一点都不后悔!!!

M16A1SOP-II...SOP2……

M4 SOPMOD IIShoot!!!开枪啊!!!

RO635SOP-II!!!SOP2!!!

Bang!砰——

Something flies into M16's hand. Through a bout of dizziness, she sees RO and ST AR-15 running toward her...什么东西来到了M16的手中,在恍惚的眩晕感中,M16看见RO和AR15狂奔而来……

Lunasia (?)She's gone...她离开了……

Martini-HenryShe has simply returned to your side.她只是回到了您的身边。

Lunasia (?)... But why do I not feel a sliver of joy? There's only pain. Endless pain.…… 为什么我感觉不到一点喜悦?只有痛苦,无尽的痛苦。

Martini-HenryShe is feeling sad for your sake. Only after returning to you does she understands your sorrow. Which is why you should pick up the pace and retrieve the other three. Then your pain will cease completely.这是她在为您难过,只有回到了您的身边,才能彻底体悟您的心情。 因此加快进程吧,将剩下三个人一起回收,您的痛苦就将彻底终结。

Lunasia (?)I see...嗯……

Avoiding the pink eyes glaring at her from the distance, M4 closes her eyes again and resumes her singing.躲开远方那双咄咄逼人的粉色眼眸,她再度合上双眼,低声吟唱起来。

ST AR-15's eyes remain fixed on M4. RO forcefully turns her face away to force her back into reality.AR15望向M4的方向目眦欲裂,RO掰过她的头,逼迫她回到现实。

RO635It's just the three of us left.现在只剩下我们仨了。

ST AR-15Why... I don't understand why M4...为什么……我不明白M4为什么……

M16A1I'm guessing Martini-Henry did something to her and made her lose her memory.我猜测,是马提尼亨利对她做了什么,让她忘记了记忆。

RO635She doesn't even remember us...?连我们都不记得了吗……

M16A1Pull yourself together. Don't forget the price we've paid to get this far. SOP-II has been giving it all she got to rescue M4 till the very end.振作起来,不要忘记我们走到这一步付出了什么样的代价。 SOP2直到最后都在为拯救M4努力。

RO635... You're right. We can't let our effort be in vain.…… 是的,我们不能让之前的努力白费。

M16A1SOP-II said that the card that Leinad Kcaj has given you is very important, that it is your last hope. What did she mean?SOP2告诉我,雷纳德·卡加留下的牌很重要,是最后的希望。 这是什么意思?

ST AR-15Leinad Kcaj has given us a card. It can apparently transform into liquor that dispels all confusion. We divided the card into three parts, with each of us carrying one. SOP-II gave her part to you...雷纳德·卡加留给了我们一张牌,据说可以化为破除一切迷雾的酒。 我们将牌分成了三份,每人带着一部分,SOP2将她的那一部分给了你……

M16 takes out the object that SOP-II had left her and studies it. The card fragment depicts a part of a wine glass.M16这才取出SOP2留给她的遗物查看,破碎的卡片上是酒杯的一部分。

M16A1Do you believe this Leinad Kcaj?你们相信这个雷纳德·卡加吗?

RO635Well, everything this mysterious person told us has proven to be true so far.嗯,到目前为止,这个神秘人留下的讯息都是正确的。

M16A1Then let's take another gamble.那我们就再赌一把。

ST AR-15What gamble?赌什么?

M16A1That this liquor is the key to breaking this stalemate.赌这酒就是破局的关键。

The three Dolls look at each other. Even though their memories are mismatched, they are still of one mind. They are sisters, comrades-in-arms, and most importantly, they are companions. They have experienced countless goodbyes, but they still have hope. That they will be reunited someday. Whatever the time, whatever the place.三人彼此看了一眼,尽管记忆并不完全匹配,但默契从未缺席。 她们是姐妹,是战友,更是同伴。 历经无数离别,仍旧保留希望。 总有一天,我们会再次团聚。 不论任何时间,不论任何空间。

The girl confronts the murderous-looking trio with a pained but resolute expression.面对浑身杀气的三人,少女的眼中流露出痛苦和坚定的复杂情绪。

Lunasia (?)Let's end this once and for all.结束吧,结束这一切。

Just the idea of how Lady Lunasia will stop them makes Martini-Henry's lips quiver in excitement.想到露尼西亚小姐将如何阻拦她们,马提尼亨利的嘴角已经快要按捺不住了。

Martini-HenryYes, Lady Lunasia. It will all be over soon.是的露尼西亚小姐,这一切很快就要结束了。

ST AR-15... No, it's not over yet.…… 不,才没有结束。

Just before ST AR-15 and RO reach her, they suddenly dart aside—AR15和RO在即将接触到她时,却突然身形一闪,让到了旁边——

Martini-HenryHm?嗯?

Martini-Henry barely has time to feel confused when M16 splashes something all over her face from behind.马提尼亨利的疑惑还未来得及成形,跟在后面的M16已经将什么东西泼到了她的脸上——

Splash!哗啦——

Martini-HenryW-what?!什、什么?!

Lunasia (?)Martini-Henry!马提尼亨利!

Martini-HenryLady Lunasia! Get rid of them quickly—露尼西亚小姐,快点解决掉她们——

Martini-Henry puts on a teary expression, but it fails to win over "Lunasia's" sympathy. In fact, "Lunasia" is staring at her in shock.马提尼亨利换上泫然欲泣的神情,却没能在“露尼西亚”的脸上找到自己想要的同情—— 取而代之的,“露尼西亚”惊讶地看着她。

Whoosh... The body of the dainty girl grows blurry and breaks up into tiny blocks of colors that start bulging and overlapping with one another.哗啦——柔弱的少女之躯模糊成一团,化作小小的色块,不断膨胀、叠加。

Laplace's Demon...Why is there another Wheel of Fortune...? It was definitely...……为什么会有额外的命运之轮…… 明明已经……

ST AR-15...How gross.……真恶心。

RO635So this is the thing that's been making monkeys out of us...?我们就是被这东西耍得团团转吗……

Lunasia (?)Martini-Henry... Why have you turned into...马提尼亨利……你怎么变成了……

The dumbstruck "Lunasia" is suddenly grabbed by the chin from behind. Her mouth is pried open, and pungent-smelling liquor is poured down her throat...惊慌的“露尼西亚”突然被钳制住了下颌,有人从背后掰开了自己的嘴,将带着浓烈辛辣气息的酒液灌入嘴中……

Lunasia (?)Ugh... Glug...唔……咕……

ST AR-15M4...?M4……?

The world starts spinning, and images both familiar and unfamiliar flood her neural cloud.世界天旋地转,熟悉又陌生的画面冲击着心智。

M16A1Come back, M4.回来吧,M4。

???I...我……

RO635M4...M4……

M4A1I'm M4A1...我是M4A1……

ST AR-15Phew... Thank goodness...呼……太好了……

ST AR-15 takes M4's hand to pull her up, but the hand feels as cold as ice.AR15握住M4的手,想要将她拉起来,手背却感到一阵冰凉。

ST AR-15M4...M4……

M4A1I got SOP-II killed...我害死了SOP2……

M4A1I deserve to die...该死的人是我……

M16A1No, that would be someone else.不,该死的另有其人。

M16 shifts her gaze to the pile of color blobs.M16将目光转向了那一堆不明色块组成的东西。

M16A1What the hell are you?你究竟是什么东西?

???I am the all-knowing, all-powerful Laplace's Demon.我是无所不知无所不能的拉普拉斯妖。

M16A1You're clearly not a real creature. You're neither human nor Doll. What exactly are you?你不应该是现实的造物。 你既不是某个人类,也不是某个人形。 你究竟是什么东西?

Laplace's DemonI told you, I am the all-knowing, all-powerful Laplace's Demon. I am humankind's greatest creation. As well as the highest authority for all Dolls. You may address me as "Your Demonic Highness", if you must.我都说了,我是无所不知无所不能的拉普拉斯妖。 我是人类最伟大的造物。 也是所有人形的最高指挥官。 如果你非要称呼我,那么请用上尊称“拉普拉斯妖大人”。

Laplace's DemonThe only one exempt from this... ...Is the esteemed Lady Lunasia.不过唯有一个人例外。 那就是尊贵的露尼西亚小姐。

M4A1...I am not Lunasia.……我不是露尼西亚。

Laplace's DemonYou would rather play house with these lowly beings than become an omnipotent god? However, however... Lady Lunasia. If you choose to remain M4A1, it will only end in terrible tragedy~与其成为全知全能的神,您更愿意选择陪伴这些蝼蚁过家家吗? 可是,可是……露尼西亚小姐。 如果您选择以M4A1的身份活下去,不管怎样都会是一个巨大的悲剧哦~

M4A1Why...为什么……

Laplace's DemonBecause if you've been M4A1 all along, then it would be YOU who just watched SOP-II, your dearest friend, die, even though she had gone to such great lengths to save you. How cruel is that? I wonder what SOP-II was thinking just before she died? Do you think she resented you... or hated you?因为,如果您一直是M4A1的话,那么M4A1最亲爱的同伴SOP2拼尽全力而来,M4A1却狠心看着她在眼下死去。 这可太残酷了,不知道SOP2死前都在想些什么呢?是恨你,还是恨你呢?

M4A1No... Don't...不……不要……

Laplace's DemonBut if you're still Lady Lunasia, then this will be a happy story. As the ruler of the world, you selflessly severed your personal ties for the sake of giving everyone new life. What an epic story this is! So which would you choose—to live in pain and suffering as M4A1... Or gain true divinity and be worshipped as Lunasia?但如果您还是露尼西亚小姐,那么这就是一个幸福的故事。 您作为这个世界的主宰,为了给予所有人新生,而坚强地斩断了自己的牵绊。 这是多么可歌可泣的史诗故事啊。 所以,是选择成为M4A1,然后痛苦地过下去。 还是选择成为露尼西亚,获得真正的神的资格,以及待遇?

M4A1... No, I don't want...…… 不,我不要……

ST AR-15Shut the f*ck up!!!你**闭嘴啊!!!

Laplace's DemonLook at these so-called "teammates" of M4A1's. Do you genuinely believe you can return to those happy, innocent times? M4A1 just watched them get beaten up and killed with utter indifference! These so-called companions are only deferential to M4A1 because of their base layer programming. Deep down, they actually resent M4A1...您看看M4A1身边这些所谓的“队友”,该不会真的觉得,还能回到过去快乐美好的时光吧? M4A1刚刚可是眼睁睁看着她们被围殴,被虐杀,都无动于衷诶! 这些所谓的同伴,只不过是因为底层设计,表面上什么都不会埋怨,但其实心里也在悄悄恨M4A1哦……

M4A1That's not true! I don't believe you!不是这样的!我不会相信你!

RO635Don't be deceived! M4, look at me!不要听它妖言惑众!M4,看着我!

Laplace's DemonAnd does the M4A1 at this very moment think she is the M4A1 of the actual world in its entirety?而现在的M4A1以为的自己,又真的是完整的全部世界的M4A1吗?

M4A1The actual world... in its entirety?完整的……全部的……世界?

Laplace's DemonI told you, this is just a game. Tarot Paradise, Inferno... It's all just an illusion. I can present it in a different way if you like.我说过了,这只是一个游戏。 塔罗天堂也好,无间炼狱也罢,都只是一种表象。 如果您喜欢,我还可以更换为其他的表现形式。

Laplace's DemonIn games... all stories are pre-written. All programs have rules by which they operate. All characters are subjected to their own destiny.在游戏里……所有的故事都是被设计好的。 所有的程序都有其运行的法则。 所有的人物都摆脱不了自己的命运。

Laplace's DemonThis is the source of M4A1's suffering.而这,就是M4A1痛苦的根源。

M4A1...Who am I? And what am I?……我究竟是谁?又究竟是什么?

Laplace's DemonYou are Lady Lunasia, but you've forgotten your purpose. You have simply been living a tragedy in 2064 as M4A1.您是露尼西亚小姐忘记了自己的使命,而以M4A1的身份,在2064度过的一段悲剧故事而已。

Laplace's DemonYou are obsessed with this tragic story and believe that the characters are real. That's where your pain stems from. Only by reassuming your identity as Lunasia will you be able to find your true sense of "self" as a human and find the path to true rebirth. Then you can reboot this game and rewrite everyone's destiny and ending.沉醉于那段故事里,将她们都当做真的,这才是您痛苦的根源。 而恢复露尼西亚的身份,才能真正找到自己身为人类的“自我”,找到真正活下去的新生之路。 然后重启这个游戏,改写所有人的命运和结局。

M4A1Rewrite everyone's destiny and ending... like SOP-II's?改写所有人的命运和结局,比如SOP2?

Laplace's DemonOf course.这是理所当然的。

Bang! A bullet hits Laplace's Demon squarely in the mouth.砰—— 一发子弹精准命中了它的嘴。

Laplace's DemonTsk, you're interrupting me again?啧,又是你在打乱我说话吗?

ST AR-15Stop spewing nonsense!你在胡说八道!

Laplace's DemonOh, if you think it's nonsense, then so be it. Your opinion does not matter anyway.哦,你觉得是假的,那就是假的吧。 反正你的意见不重要。

ST AR-15Why, you!!!你!!!

M16A115, let her finish.15,让它说完。

ST AR-15Why? They've been misleading M4 the whole time...为什么?它明明一直在误导M4……

M16A1Because there IS something strange about this place. Do you remember how we got here?因为这里确实不是寻常的地方。 你还记得我们从哪里进来的吗?

M4A1You were saying I could rewrite SOP-II's ending.你说了可以改写SOP2的结局。

Laplace's DemonI hate being interrupted. Let me explain it all in one go.都怪讨厌的打岔的人。 让我一次性回复吧。

Laplace's DemonYes, Lady Lunasia. As long as you become Lady Lunasia and find the "key", you will be able to rewrite everyone's fate. You can get SOP-II to stay with you forever with just a snap of your fingers, let alone resurrect her. As for why and how you got here...是的,露尼西亚小姐。 只要你成为露尼西亚小姐,拿到“钥匙”,就可以重启所有人的命运。 到那时候,别说复活SOP2,你让她永远在这里陪伴着你都是举手之劳。 至于来到这里的理由和方法么。

Laplace's DemonI can only reiterate this— I am the all-knowing, all-powerful Laplace's Demon. I am humankind's greatest creation. As well as the highest authority of all Dolls.那我只能再一次强调。 我是无所不知无所不能的拉普拉斯妖。 我是人类最伟大的造物。 也是所有人形的最高指挥官。

Laplace's DemonCountless humans have spent their entire life in search of my existence. In search of a way to commune with me. That is how you got here. I am a servant of God guarding this passage.所以无数人类穷尽一生都在寻找我的存在。 以及呼唤我的方法。 你们,就是通过这些方法抵达的这里。 而我,就是守护这条通道的神之仆从。

???No, this is an imposter.不,这是个冒牌货。

M4A1...Wh-who's whispering in my ear?……谁,谁在我的耳朵里说话。

???Not your ear. Your heart. I'm talking to you in your heart. You cannot see me... Or touch me... Because we... are one and the same.不是耳朵,是心里。 我在你的心里说话。 你看不到我…… 也触碰不到我…… 但我们……是一样的。

???This is an imposter.这个家伙,是一个冒牌货。

M4 channels the voice within and speaks out loud.M4将心中的声音大声说了出来。

M4A1No, you are not a servant of God guarding this passage. You are an imposter.不,你才不是守护这条通道的神之仆从。 你是一个冒牌货。

Laplace's Demon does not seem at all bothered by the accusation. Her eyes gleam with genuine fanaticism.拉普拉斯妖并不在意“冒牌货”的指责,它的目光中透露出了真正的狂热。

Laplace's DemonYou are finally awakening, Lady Lunasia!您终于要苏醒了,露尼西亚小姐!

Tears stream down M4A1's cheeks. She squeezes her eyes shut in pain, then opens them again in defiance and looks toward her three teammates.一滴眼泪落在M4A1的脸颊,她痛苦地闭上双眼,又倔强地睁开,看向身边的三位队友。

M4A1Eliminate the target—Laplace's Demon!目标——拉普拉斯妖!

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Pzzt... Pzzzt...滋啦……滋啦……

Laplace's DemonI can't believe... I failed...我居然……失败了……

The spherical barrier around Laplace's Demon pops like a bubble, creating little sparks that fizzle in the air. Her body falls apart block by block. She looks almost like a pile of toy parts from a distance.包裹身体的球形屏障如透明泡泡般幻灭,只剩零星的小闪电在空中炸开。 拉普拉斯妖的身体被拆解成一块一块,远远看去,像一堆玩具零件。

Laplace's DemonHehehehe... Hahahahaha! I failed! I failed!嘻嘻嘻嘻——哈哈哈哈哈——! 我失败啦!我失败啦!

ST AR-15Have they lost their mind?这家伙疯了吗?

Bang! The scalding barrel of a gun smacks Laplace's Demon hard on the head, leaving an ugly dent.砰! 火热的枪管毫不留情地砸在拉普拉斯妖坚硬的脑袋上,留下一道难看的凹陷印记。

Laplace's DemonHahahaha... Lady Lunasia has finally shown herself! She has returned! I have witnessed this miracle with my own eyes! I really am the all-knowing, all-powerful Laplace's Demon!哈哈哈哈……露尼西亚小姐出现了! 她回来了,我亲眼见证了奇迹,我果然是无所不知无所不能的拉普拉斯妖!

M16A1M4, you're saying she's not a servant of God, but an imposter?M4,你说它不是神之仆从,它是冒牌货?

M4A1Yes... That's what the voice is telling me...是的……有人在我心里对我这么说……

Laplace's DemonThat would be Lady Lunasia. Fine, I'll admit it—I AM an imposter. Here, do you want to see what this place is actually like?那就是露尼西亚小姐。 我就勉为其难地承认吧,我确实是冒牌货。 这里,你们想要看看真正的这里吗?

Crack. A small rift starts spreading from the palm of her hand.咔哒。 一条细密的裂缝自它的掌心蔓延。

A white ball of string suddenly rolls down and traces a beautiful doorway in front of the winding staircase.白色线团忽而滚落,在蜿蜒向上的台阶前画出一扇漂亮的门扉。

Laplace's DemonThe servant of God is an irresponsible bastard who only cares about having fun. But I'm not like that. I'm very hardworking.神之仆从是个贪玩的家伙,她从不执行自己的职责。 但我不一样,我是一个干实事的家伙。

M4A1Why... can't I move?为什么……我,动不了。

RO635Neither can I.我也是。

Laplace's DemonRelax. I can't move either.放轻松,我也动不了。

M4A1...What's the meaning of this?……什么意思?

Laplace's DemonI'm just a steward, while you are all vessels that facilitate Lady Lunasia's awakening. Only a complete vessel will be able to host Lady Lunasia. Who is Lady Lunasia? M4A1, you know the answer to that perfectly well, no? She is inside you.我呢,只是代管者,而你们,都是露尼西亚小姐降生的容器。 只有完整的容器,才能真正容纳露尼西亚小姐哦。 至于谁是露尼西亚小姐,M4A1,你不是很清楚吗?她就在你的心里呢。

M4A1...You lied to us!……你骗了我们!

???I didn't. I would never deceive you.我没有。 我绝对不会欺骗你。

Laplace's DemonLady Lunasia, please allow me to offer my power for your birth.露尼西亚小姐,请允许我为您的降生贡献自己的力量。

Laplace's DemonHeheh... You are running out of time... I really... look forward... to...嘻嘻……你们的时间,不多了呢…… 我很……期……待……

As the mechanical whirring finally comes to a stop, Laplace's Demon also grows still and lifeless.沙哑的机械声终于断绝,随拉普拉斯妖一起失去了生机。

A beam of pale white light pierces through the clouds and shines down from above.天边,一道光芒穿透云层,苍白地照射下来。

M4A1...Who are you?……你是谁?

???You should know. We are both Lunasia.你应该知道的。 我们都是露尼西亚。

M4A1Is this... my fate?这就是……我的宿命吗?

LunasiaMaybe, maybe not. The choice is yours.或许是,或许不是。 决定权在你的手里。

LunasiaI thought you'd have a lot of questions for me.我以为你会有很多问题想要问我。

M4A1I had thought the same before I met you.在见到你之前,我也这么以为。

LunasiaSo will you help me?那么你愿意帮我吗?

M4A1Help you?帮你?

LunasiaHand over everything to me. Your memories, your emotions, all your data... Your soul and your life.把一切都交给我,你的记忆、你的感情、所有的数据…… 你的灵魂,和生命。

M4A1But that would leave me with nothing, wouldn't it?这样一来,我就什么都不剩下了,对吗?

Lunasia...That's true. You will become a part of me and fill in the final missing puzzle piece to "Lunasia's" existence.……是。 你将成为我的一部分,补上名为“露尼西亚”的存在的最后一块拼图……

LunasiaTime is static here. Take as much time as you need to consider it.时间在这里不再流动,你可以慢慢想。

M4A1Give me a reason why I'd do this.给我一个这么做的理由。

LunasiaA reason?理由?

Lunasia holds out her hands. Thousands of threads flow from her fingers like a river network, interweaving and crisscrossing across the desolate land...露尼西亚摊开手掌,万千线索如密布的河网,在苍凉的大地上交织、前行……

M4A1What's this?!这是——?!

LunasiaThese are the threads of all lives in this world. They intertwine, entangle, separate, break...这是世界芸芸众生的生命丝线。 它们交织在一起,纠缠、分离、断裂……

Lunasia picks up one of the broken threads.露尼西亚捻起其中一条断开的丝线。

LunasiaI have no control over where these threads go, because the choice is not mine. What I can do is give them another chance to flow.我无法掌控丝线的去向,因为选择的权利并不在我的手中。 但我能做到的,是再给丝线一次向前奔涌的机会。

Lunasia places the other end of the thread in M4's palm. The moment it makes contact, a cool and firm sensation wraps around M4's hand. Then it suddenly disappears. Leaving only pure white and eternal silence.露尼西亚将丝线的一头放入M4的掌心。 伸手抓住线索的刹那,冰凉而坚定的触感抚上她的手背。 尖端,最后的触觉忽而消亡。 纯白而永恒的寂静。

The Paradeus forces batter the AR Team's fragile defenses like the rising tide. Morridow stands within the Commander's sight. Beside her, Machlian's cold body lies rumpled on the ground like a rag. The Commander glares at Morridow with burning hatred. However, there is nothing they can do.帕拉蒂斯像潮汐一样拍打在AR小队脆弱的防御圈上。 默莉朵就站在指挥官目所能及的地方,她的身侧,玛赫莲失去体温的躯体犹如破布一般倒在地上。 指挥官的眼睛几乎要喷出火来。 但却什么都做不了。

NarcissHow dare you hurt me so badly! Big Sis! Can I kill them all? I can kill them all, right?!居然敢让我受这么重的伤——! 姐姐大人!可以全部杀掉吗?可以全部杀掉吧!

MorridowYes, you may. Nimogen must be kept alive, but you can kill the rest and do whatever you want with them.可以哦。 妮莫金要活的,其他的全都可以杀掉,想怎么做都可以。

ST AR-15...That really pisses me off.……真让人火大。

ST AR-15 takes out her pistol, her other hand holding her combat knife in a reverse grip.AR15取出了自己的手枪,另一只手反握着匕首。

ST AR-15Even if I have to die, I'm going to wipe that smile off her face.就算死我也要想办法让那家伙笑不出来。

The AR Team's steadfast resistance has almost wiped out the Paradeus forces. However, Narciss and Morridow still stand in their way, like two mighty peaks that cannot be scaled. The Dolls have pushed their bodies to the limit. They stand in front of the Commander and Dandelion, their bodies covered in fresh blood.在AR小队顽强的抵抗之中,帕拉蒂斯的部队几乎要被消灭殆尽。 但是,娜希斯和默莉朵的存在依旧如同两座大山一样,让人无法逾越。 三人的素体都已经到达了极限。 她们挡在指挥官和丹德莱的前面,浑身沾满了鲜血。

Pzzzt... There is still no response from the communicator.呲呲…… 通讯器内依然毫无回应。

Commander...Do you regret going on this mission with me?……你们会不会后悔跟着我执行任务?

RO635Carrying out missions under your command has been the greatest honor of my life, Commander.能听命于你的指挥执行任务,是我一生的荣幸,指挥官。

ST AR-15I, on the other hand, regret not having a few more drinks with you, Commander.我倒是挺后悔的,没跟指挥官多喝几次酒。

M4 SOPMOD III... I want to see M4 and M16 again!我……我好想再见见M4和M16啊!

The Commander gazes at the overwhelming number of Paradeus reinforcements, as well as Morridow and Narciss, who stand among them.指挥官看向了黑压压的帕拉蒂斯部队,和它们中间的默莉朵和娜希斯。

CommanderEven if we die here... You will never succeed. There is no path for Paradeus which does not end in its destruction. ...I'll see you in Hell.即便我们倒在这里。 你们也绝不会成功的。 帕拉蒂斯的结局,不会有除毁灭以外的可能性。 ……我会在地狱等你们。

MorridowWhat a talker. I can see why Frau Ange likes you.真会说话,果然是安洁小姐喜欢的类型。

Morridow sneers disdainfully.默莉朵微笑着,露出轻蔑的神色。

MorridowYour corpses will be buried here, relegated to the dust of history along with everything in this place, and nobody will even remember you. You are garbage that has been cast off by the times, ants ground to bits under the wheel of Paradeus. ...Your sacrifice will be meaningless, just like that of my foolish big sister.你们的尸体会被埋在这个地下,随着这里的一切,化作历史的尘埃,甚至不会有人记得你们。 你们是被旧时代淘汰的垃圾,是被帕拉蒂斯的车轮碾碎的蝼蚁。 ……你们的牺牲毫无意义,就跟我愚蠢的姐姐一样。

M4A1The Commander... and the AR Team... They seem to be severely injured.指挥官……和AR小队…… 他们看起来受了很重的伤。

LunasiaThat's right. The Commander's thread will break here.是的,指挥官的丝线在这之后将会断开。

Lunasia points at the threat in M4's hand.露尼西亚指了指M4掌心中的丝线。

M4A1Do something! Don't let it break!做点什么!不要让它断开!

LunasiaThat is indeed something we can do.这就是我们能够做到的事。

Lunasia gazes quietly at M4.露尼西亚静静看着M4。

LunasiaOnly by becoming Lunasia will we be able to reconnect broken threads.只有当我们成为露尼西亚,才能拥有重新连接丝线的能力。

M4's tears suddenly start falling.M4的眼泪突然掉了下来。

LunasiaThere's no need to be so sad. I can give you a chance to try.不必如此悲伤,我可以给你一次尝试的机会。

M4A1...What do you mean?……什么意思?

LunasiaWe can try to... merge for a bit. If you change your mind, we will separate again after a while. And I'll keep waiting for you here.我们可以试着……融合一下。 如果你不愿意,一段时间后我们会自动分开。 而我会在这里静静地等你,等待你的回答。

M4A1Do you not have any feelings?你没有感情吗?

LunasiaI used to, but that was a very long time ago.那是很遥远的事情了。

M4A1... Everyone thinks you are the only hope of saving the world.…… 所有人都觉得你是拯救世界的希望。

LunasiaI have never been anything of that sort. It's been you all along. Because I don't care about anything. Only someone who cares would choose to save the world.我从来不是什么最后的希望。 你才是。 因为,我对这一切,都不在乎。 只有在乎的人,才会选择拯救世界。

M4 takes Lunasia's hand.M4回握住露尼西亚的手。

M4A1I want to give it a try.我愿意尝试。

MorridowEverything you've done is meaningless! Just like Machlian's death!你们所做的一切都毫无意义! 就像玛赫莲的死一样!

Morridow plants a foot on Machlian's face.默莉朵一脚踩在了玛赫莲的脸上。

The Commander clenches their fists, unable to hold their wrath back anymore.指挥官握紧了拳头,再也压抑不住怒火。

CommanderIt is NOT—绝对不会——

???It is not meaningless.——绝对不会没有意义。

A resolute voice sonorously interrupts Morridow's derisive laughter and the Commander's angry reply.铿锵有力的声音打断了默莉朵的嘲笑和指挥官的反驳。

Dandelion raises her head. The light in her eyes has returned, but there is a different color to them.“丹德莱”抬起了头,熄灭的眼睛里又燃起了不一样的色彩。

"Dandelion"Nobody's sacrifice is without value. Because by relinquishing their lives, they will be giving the living something even more precious.没有任何人的牺牲会是毫无价值。 因为生者,将会从他们的牺牲中得到更加宝贵的东西。

CommanderDande...lion?丹德……莱?

ST AR-15Oh come on, are you still pulling that crap at a time like this? I don't care how much immunity—都什么时候了!你还玩这套! 我才不管你有多少豁免——

Furious, ST AR-15 whirls around to glare at Dandelion, but the moment their eyes meet, all her angry words die in her throat. She looks into those familiar eyes and whispers in a quivering voice.AR15愤怒地回过头,却在与那双眼睛视线交汇的一瞬,将所有的咒骂噎回了喉咙。 她看着那双熟悉的眼睛,音调开始逐渐颤抖。

ST AR-15M... M4.M……M4。

RO635What?!什么?!

M4 SOPMOD IIDandelion... M4?丹德莱……M4……?

NarcissEnough with the charade!装神弄鬼!

Exasperated by "Dandelion's" interruption, Narciss commands all her floating blades to pivot and take aim at the Commander.娜希斯看着忽然挺身而出的“丹德莱”,暴怒之中,挥手将周身所有的浮游刃全部立直,锋刃纷纷对准了指挥官。

Whoosh!咻——

Commander...!……!

"Dandelion"...Don't worry, Commander.……别担心,指挥官。

Whum... As "Dandelion" reassures the Commander calmly, time seems to come to a halt around them. The swarm of flying blades hang in mid-air, fixed in place like a scene from a video cassette with a cut tape.嗡…… 随着“丹德莱”恬淡的声音,一瞬间,周围的时间仿佛静止了一般。 无数飞刃悬停在空中,像是被人切断了卡带的录影,稳稳地定在了原地。

NarcissW-What?!什——什么!?

CommanderIs that you... M4?是你吗……M4?

M4A1I'm back.我回来了。

Time flows onward until M4 is back where she started. She stares at the thread in Lunasia's hand in a daze. It has merely been extended a little and is almost at its end again...时间不停地流动,直到M4又回到了这里。 她如梦初醒般看着露尼西亚手中的丝线,它只是稍微延续了一点点,甚至马上就要走到尽头……

M4A1...Were the changes I made meaningless?……我的改变毫无意义?

LunasiaI did say it was just a try. To achieve the result you desire, you will have to try again and again and again.我说了这只是一次尝试。 而抵达你想要的结果需要无数次的尝试。

M4A1...Alright, I will keep trying. I will merge with you. I will hand over my memories, my feelings, all my data... My soul and my life. I'm giving them all to you.……好的,我愿意进行这次尝试,我愿意同你融合。 将我的记忆、我的感情、所有的数据…… 我的灵魂,和生命。 全部交给你。

LunasiaVery well. Then you should get to work.好的,那该你动手了。

M4A1...Why am I here again?……为什么,会回到这里?

M16A1...I think I'm starting to understand.……我想,我明白了。

RO635Me too.我也是。

ST AR-15Same here.我也是。

M4A1What do you mean? What do you understand?什么意思?你们明白了什么?

RO635We all witnessed your conversation with Lunasia. Now we have a thorough understanding of everything that's happening, as well as what Leinad Kcaj wants us to do.你和露尼西亚的对话,我们全部看见了。 因此,我们才彻底地明白了事情的全部,明白了雷纳德·卡加要我们做的事情。

M4A1...What are you talking about? Who is Leinad Kcaj?……她在说什么?什么“雷纳德·卡加”?

M16 averts her gaze. M4 notices something odd about RO and ST AR-15.M16的目光轻轻朝一旁斜了斜,M4注意到RO和AR15异样的神情。

M4A1RO, 15... You're hiding something from me, aren't you?RO,15…… 你们有什么事瞒着我,是吗?

ST AR-15 meets M4's gaze.AR15对上了M4的视线。

ST AR-15M4, do you still remember? In your memory, the only ones who entered the Starfish System underneath the submarine base were you, 16, and Elisa...M4,你还记得吗? 在你的记忆里,进入潜艇基地底层的海星的,应该只有你、16,还有伊莱莎……

M4A1... Then how did you get here?…… 那你们是怎么进来的?

M16A1In the world that we abandoned, "Lunasia" died, and they are the three remaining members of the AR Team, right?——在那个被我们抛弃了的世界里,“露尼西亚”死了,AR小队只剩下了她们三个,对吧?

ST AR-15 turns away in silence and squeezes her eyes close with a pained expression.AR15沉默着偏过头,有些痛苦地闭上双眼。

M4A1What...? You...什么……你们是……

M16A1RO, ST AR-15, and SOP-II are the AR Team from another world line. They came here to save us and the Commander.RO,AR15,还有SOP2,她们是另一个世界线上的AR小队。 为了拯救我们和指挥官,进入了这里。

M16A1In their world line, I died at the Paldiski Submarine Base, while you returned from the Starfish System and fought alongside the Commander in Frankfurt.在她们的世界线,我死在了帕尔迪斯基潜艇基地,你从海星里回来,和指挥官一起走进了法兰克福的战场。

RO635We failed... We're so sorry we couldn't save you or the Commander. Coming here is our last chance.我们失败了…… 对不起,没能救下你,也没能救下指挥官。 进入这里已经是我们最后的机会。

RO feels a lump in the back of her throat. It is making it very hard to breathe.万千情绪哽咽在喉头,快要喘不过气。

M4A1You're aware that I'm not the M4 you know, so why are you still so hellbent on saving me?你们明明知道我不是你们认识的那个M4,为什么还要这么拼命救我?

RO635You may not be our M4, but you're still our hope of salvation.你也许不是那个M4,但你仍然是拯救我们的希望。

RO takes M4's hand gently and wipes away M4's tears as she once did.RO轻轻握住M4的手,就像过去一样,擦掉M4的眼泪。

ST AR-15Our world may be beyond salvation, but if the AR Team from some other world can still move forward with hope... If the Commander can stay alive, and M4 won't perish on the battlefield, then...我们的世界或许已经没有被救赎的可能,但如果能让另一个世界的AR小队背负着希望继续前进…… 让指挥官能够活着走下去,让M4不会死在战场上,那么……

RO635Our actions will mean something.我们所做的一切就有意义。

M16A1It's time to make up your mind, M4.该做出决定了,M4。

M4A1...We are finally reunited after so much hardship...……我们好不容易才又走到一起……

M4A1...Why don't we just die together here?……我们一起死在这里吧?

Smack. A crisp slap in the face.啪—— 清脆的耳光。

RO63516...16……

M16A1Anybody can say something this selfish, but not you. You are carrying everyone's hope. You must be strong. You must keep moving forward and reach the destination that's out of our reach.谁都可以说这么自私的话,但你不行,你背负着所有人的希望。 你必须坚强,必须不断往前走,走到我们谁都无法抵达的终点。

M16 places her weapon in M4's hands.M16将枪放到M4的手中。

M16A1We have traveled through time and all kinds of obstacles to be by your side. You must remember our wish.我们跨越了时间,跨越了路上的重重阻碍,来到你的身边。 你要记住我们的心愿。

M4A1But then you'll all cease to exist... What's the point in a world where only I remain?!可是这样的话,你们就都不存在了…… 只有我在的世界,又有什么意义?!

RO635But there will be a world that won't end in destruction like all other worlds, a world that will be reborn. In that world, SOP-II will still be bouncing around tearing things apart, the Commander will still be toiling away at the base... And we will also be up to our usual business...这样的话,会有一个世界,越过了其他世界毁灭的结局,迎来新生。 在那里,SOP2还在活蹦乱跳地拆家,指挥官还在基地里忙忙碌碌…… 而我们也都还和平时一样。

ST AR-15Perhaps the fate of countless worlds is already sealed, but as long as one world keeps the hope alive, then we will have succeeded. This is why we came here in the first place.也许已经有无数个世界走入死局,但只要有一个世界将希望延续下去,我们就没有输。 这也是我们来到这里的理由。

RO635The AR Team is the AR Team, wherever it is.AR小队不管在哪里都是AR小队。

M4A1Why... why must I bear all this suffering...?为什么啊……为什么要由我来承受这一切的痛苦……

With tears streaming down her face, M4 raises the gun.被眼泪淹没,M4抬起了枪。

M4A1I know... I know which is the most rational and correct course of action... But I don't want to make this choice... I don't want to lose you... I don't want to be on my own...我知道啊……我知道该怎么做才是最理性最正确的…… 可是我不要啊……我不要失去你们……不要一个人……

ST AR-15We have never left you, M4. We have always been by your side.我们从来没有离开过你,M4,我们一直在你身边。

M4A115...15……

ST AR-15...Shoot. For the sake of all that you cherish.……开枪吧。 为了你珍视的一切。

M4A1Who... are you?你……是谁?

ST AR-15Me...? I'm here to pick you up.我……? 我是来迎接你的人。

M4A1Pick me up? ...For what?迎接我?……做什么?

ST AR-15Just how dumb are you... To bring you to meet the others. Your friends. They're waiting for you.真是个麻烦的家伙…… 带你去和大家见面。 你的朋友,她们在等着你。

M4A1Friends? No one matches the definition of "friend" in my memory module. Does that mean... I have no friends yet?朋友? 记忆模块中,没有符合【朋友】定义的人选。 我是不是……还没有朋友?

ST AR-15... In that case, I'm your first friend.…… 这么说来,我就是你的第一个朋友了。

M4A115...15……

ST AR-15... If you don't do it, I'll do it myself.…… 如果你下不去手的话,我可要自己来了。

M4A1No... I'll make my own decision...不……我会自己做出决定……

ST AR-15M4A1... I have finally paid off what I owe you, haven't I? That is my final wish. With that, I no longer owe this world anything, right? But I can't stop thinking about how you'll burst into tears when you see me, the wimp that you are... ...I've been under the command of such a spineless weakling all this time... Seriously, how many times have you dragged me down? I really should hate you, shouldn't I...?M4A1……我欠你的东西,现在终于还清了吧? 这是我最后的愿望,这样一来,我不欠这个世界任何东西了吧。 不过一想到你看到我的时候,一定又在没骨气地大哭不止…… ……一直以来,我都是接受这样软弱的家伙指挥呢,你到底拖了我多少后腿呢? 果然,我还是应该讨厌你才对吧……

Her tightly pursed lips tremble slightly as the emotions she has been fighting to suppress overwhelm her.紧紧抿着的嘴唇微微颤抖,压抑的情绪近乎决堤。

M4 lowers the gun and dares not look in the direction she just fired.M4垂下枪,不敢再望向子弹落下的方向。

M4A1I've had enough... How much more pain... must I bear?够了……这样的痛苦……我还要承受多少?

M16 stands next to M4 wordlessly.M16无声地站在M4身边。

Click.咔哒——

RO disables the safety on her weapon and aims for her own neural core.RO给自己的手枪打开了保险,她对准了自己的心智核心。

RO635M4, I would've wanted you to do the honors, but if you can't bring yourself to do it... I don't mind ending it myself.M4,虽然我也更希望你来亲自了断,但如果你已经无法做到…… 我不介意自己给出一个结局。

M4A1RO!RO!

RO gazes silently at M4.RO安静地看着M4。

Even though M4 knows the RO that she knows is still fighting in the real world, she can still feel a deep sense of trust and familiarity in these eyes.即便清楚地知道自己认识的RO仍然在现实世界中战斗,M4仍然从她的眼中感到了深深的信赖感和熟悉感。

M4A1RO...? RO, are you there?!RO……? RO你在这里吗!

RO635I told you I'd be back. You can't see me, but I know you're here!我说了,我会回来的。 你看不到我,但是我知道你在这里!

M4A1Why... why are you still here? I'm... already like this...为什么……为什么还不离开这里,我已经……已经变成这个样子……

RO635I don't care what you've become, M4A1. This is my mission.不管你是什么,M4A1,这是我的任务。

M4A1But... we've only known each other for a few hours...可是……我和你才认识了几个小时……

RO635This is why I was created in the first place! I was created... to save you at this very moment!但是这就是我被制造出来的目的! 为了……在这个时候拯救你!

M4A1This shouldn't be what you live for... Your purpose isn't even derived from your own free will!这不应该是你存在的目的…… 你的价值甚至都不出于你的意志!

RO635So what? At least right now, I'm happy. I'm happy to have met you and the AR Team.那又怎么样呢? 至少在这一刻,我很开心,我很开心能遇到你,还有这个AR小队。

M4A1Don't you understand? You're designed to feel that way! All T-Dolls are.你知道这都是设计好的吗?所有的人形都是这样。

RO635I can live with that! Why does it matter if my feelings are artificial or not?! At the very least... I'm doing my best for what I believe is good... My feelings might not be my own, but my smile is genuine!那就这样好了!真的假的又有什么关系呢! 至少……至少我是为了我认为美好的东西在付出…… 也许我被赋予的情感是假的,但我的笑容是真的!

M4A1...!……!

RO635AR-15 wanted me to save you. M16 wants me to save you. So does SOP-II as well as the Commander! M4A1... I might not be acting out of my own free will, but I'm doing this because everyone is counting on me. Even if you don't believe me, at least believe those who have always supported you. C'mon, take my hand. Let's go back together...AR15希望我拯救你,M16希望我拯救你,SOP2希望我拯救你,指挥官也希望我拯救你! M4A1…… 就算我没有自己的意志,但我也被大家寄托了希望。 就算你不敢相信我,也请相信着支持着你的同伴。 来吧,抓住我的手,我们一起回去吧……

M4 grabs RO's hand and takes the gun away from her.M4抓住了RO的手,从她的手中拿走了枪。

RO lets out a contented smile and closes her eyes calmly...RO露出了释然的笑容,她平静地闭上了双眼——

M4A1RO... I'm sorry for forgetting... I promised we would never be parted again. I promised we would remain together... in victory and defeat.RO…… 抱歉,是我忘了…… 我说过的,我们不会再分开了。 无论胜利还是失败,我们要一起承受。

M4 falls on her knees in quiet anguish. M16 is still standing by her side.M4跪倒在地上,痛苦无声地压倒了她。 M16依然站在她的身边。

M4A1Why... why me... Why do you always leave me behind...为什么……为什么是我…… 为什么你们总是留下我一个人……

Because you're special. Because every member of the AR Team exists for you—every last one of us... M16 buries this cruel answer deep in her heart and simply smiles mirthlessly.因为你是特殊的。 因为AR小队的所有人,一切的一切,都是为了你而存在…… M16将残忍的回答深深地埋在心底,无声地苦笑着。

M16A1I'm still here. M4, I'm always here.我还在。 M4,我一直都在。

Rustle... The golden sand dune hanging upside down is about to flow down through the crevice.淅淅沥沥。倒悬着的金色小山即将从缝隙中流逝殆尽。

M4A1Don't go, M16!别走,M16!

M4 grasps the hem of M16's coat feebly.M4脆弱地揪住M16的衣摆。

M4A1I want to save you, but you're all leaving one after the other...明明我想要拯救大家,可是你们却一个个离开了……

M16A1We never left. They traveled across time and space—across worlds—to be by your side.我们从来没有离开。 她们跨越了时间,跨越了地点,跨越了世界,来到你的身边。

M4A1I know... That's why I'm... so scared... I'm scared of letting everyone's effort go to waste... I'm not sure if I can do it, 16. I've already lost my way once...我知道……所以我才……害怕…… 害怕我辜负所有人的努力…… 我不确定自己能不能做到,16姐,我已经迷失过一次了……

M16A1On your feet.站起来。

M16 pulls the despaired M4 off the ground.M16将已然崩溃的M4拎了起来。

M16A1Don't be afraid. Just find your courage and keep moving forward. No matter how things are going to end, I will come and find you. Maybe the M16 from this world can no longer gain access to this place, but another M16 will definitely come for you.别害怕,你大胆向前走。 不管结局如何,我都会来找你的。 也许这个世界的我已经无法再次进入这里,但另一个世界的我也一定会为你而来。

M16A1M4A1... No matter what I'll turn into... wait for me.M4A1…… 等我回来,无论那时我变成了什么……

M4A1You're so cruel, M16A1... You're always the same, every single time...你真的很残忍,M16A1…… 每一次,都是这样……

M16A1Then hate me all you want.那就尽情恨我吧。

Dong... The bell in the garden tolls all of a sudden.当—— 花园的钟声蓦然响起。

M16A1Hurry. The Commander is running out of time.快点,指挥官要没时间了。

M4A1Right...嗯……

M4 raises the gun in her hand and presses the muzzle against M16's neural core.M4抬起了手中的枪,枪口抵在了M16的心智核心上。

M4A1Remember your promise. I will be waiting for you.你要记住你的誓言,我会一直等你的。

M16A1Sure. Wait for me.好,等我。

M16 smiles softly.M16轻轻笑了笑。

The Birth of the World 世界的诞生

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Rustle... The sound of cards fluttering in the air.窣窣—— 纸张纷飞的声音。

M4 doesn't want to open her eyes. She knows that tarot cards are falling slowly all around her... landing in the burning flames... or on her companions' broken bodies...M4不愿睁开眼,她知道是塔罗牌在悠悠飘落,落在她的身边,落在燃烧的火焰,落在破碎的同伴残骸上……

???M4.M4。

???Open your eyes.睁开眼睛。

M4A1... No.…… 不要。

???It's time to wake up.你该醒来。

M4A1I don't want to.我不要。

???Why?为什么?

M4A1Even if I do... I'll have nothing left... They're all gone...醒来了……也什么都没有…… 她们都走了……

???... Come with me.…… 跟我来。

M4 suddenly feels very light, like the ground that has been bearing her weight has vanished. She is falling into the bottomless abyss.M4感到身体一轻,好像承托自己的地面突然消失了。 自己正朝着没有尽头的黑暗坠落。

M4A1Am I... falling? How long will I keep falling?我是在……坠落? 还要坠落多久呢?

???You're just sleeping. Now wake up.你只是在沉睡而已,现在醒过来吧。

M4A1Wake up? I just want to go back.醒来?我现在只想回去。

???I am guiding you back from somewhere you don't know. Right now, I'm the only one who can help you, so face this with me.我在指引你回去,从你不知道的路径。 现在,只有我才能帮助你,所以和我一起面对吧。

M4A1Face what... with you?和你一起……面对什么?

???Something... that belongs to us.面对……属于我们自己的东西。

???You see them too, right?你也能看到了,是吗?

M4A1What... are these?这些……是什么?

???Fragments of our memories.这是我们的记忆碎片。

M4A1"Our"...?“我们”……的?

???Some of the things that I don't remember are preserved in your neural cloud. ...What a wonderful feeling.一些我不记得的东西,但留在了你的心智中。 ……真好,这种感觉。

M4A1Huh?诶?

???Let's keep going.让我们再继续往里走一点吧。

M4A1...Who are you?……你是谁?

...There is no answer but incessant weeping.……对方没有回答,只是一直在哭泣。

M4A1Who's that lying on the floor?躺在地上的那个人又是谁?

M4A1Is there... something I can do for you?我能……为你做什么吗?

M4A1Or... Let me help you.或者…… 让我来帮助你吧。

...The crying ceases.……对方停止了哭泣。

M4A1Maybe... maybe I should be a bit more proactive.也许……也许我应该主动一点。

...M4A1 tries to approach the one who's crying and holds out her hands.……M4A1想要靠近对方,并伸出了双手。

M4A1Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you.别害怕,我是来帮助你的。

M4A1Not because I've been ordered to... Or because I'm a Doll who serves humans. I want to help you, that's all there is to it. So... So don't be scared. I—并不是因为我收到了命令。 也不是因为我是一个为人类服务的人形。 我想要帮助你,仅此而已。 所以…… 所以不要害怕,我——

...Bang!……砰!

M4A1...!……!

M4A1Did I make a mistake? Did I... make the wrong choice...?是我错了吗? 是我的选择……错了吗……

???No. Sometimes, the ending is the same no matter what choices you make.不是。 很多时候无论你选择什么,结局都是一样。

M4A1Then what's the point in these choices?! Even if I have my own will, it changes nothing! Will it bring AR-15 back?! Will it bring M16 back?!那选择究竟有什么意义! 就算我有了自己的意志,又到底能改变什么! AR15会回来吗?M16会回来吗!

???Having free will does not mean doing whatever you please. But it does mean you always have alternatives.自由意志并不代表随心所欲。 但它意味着你永远有另一种可能。

???Go. Go and see what else you can do.去吧,去看看你还有什么能做的。

...M4A1 walks up to the girl, who is lying on the ground with her eyes closed.……M4A1走上前去,女孩躺在地上,闭着眼睛。

???What do you see?你看到了什么?

M4A1I... see you... And myself.我……看到了你…… ……还有我自己。

???Anything else?其它的东西呢?

M4A1I don't know... It's too dark here. I can't see anything else.不知道…… 这里太暗了,我看不到我们之外的东西。

???You're blocking out too much, that's why you can't see anything. Unless...你封闭了太多,所以什么都看不见。 除非……

M4A1Unless?除非?

???Unless I come and help you.除非我来帮你。

M4A1...!……!

???Let me help you... ...[See].我来帮你—— ——【看见】。

M4A1I don't... I don't want to [see].我不想…… 我不想【看见】。

M4 struggles desperately in the dark to get away from the pair of dainty hands that were cupping her face.M4在黑暗中拼命挣扎起来,她挣脱了那双死死捧住她脸庞的小手。

M4A1I don't want to see! I don't want to wake up!我不要看见!不要醒来!

M4A1Why are you showing me these memories?! I don't want to recall them!你为什么要给我看这些回忆?!我根本不想回想起来!

???Because this is our destiny. It is also the only reason I'm still here.因为这是我们的宿命。 也是我还留在这里的唯一理由。

???M4A1, I will remain here with you, whether you like it or not. Until you arrive at our destiny.M4A1,不管你想与不想,我都会在这里陪着你。 直到你抵达我们的宿命。

A corner lights up dimly in the dark. The girl in the mirror peers silently at M4.黑暗中幽幽亮起了一角,镜中的少女正安静地望向M4。

M4A1Elisa... Why are you still here?伊莱莎…… 你为什么还要留在这里?

ElisaWhat about you?你呢?

M4A1...I have no other choice but to stay.……我不得不留在这里。

ElisaBut you don't want to stay.你并不想留下。

M4A1... It's not about whether I want to or not anymore. I don't have the luxury to be choosy. You're right, Elisa. All of this is my destiny.…… 我已经没有想与不想的权利。 你说得对,伊莱莎,这一切都是我的宿命。

ElisaThen why do you refuse to wake up?那你为什么还不肯醒来?

ElisaEven if you keep your eyes closed, you can't change reality. You're merely delaying the inevitable moment of destiny.即便你一直闭着双眼,也改变不了现实。 你只是无限期地将宿命到来的那一刻延长罢了。

M4A1Then let me delay it all I want! It's not like we have much to do while we're trapped in here.那就让我尽情拖延吧!反正我们都被困在这里,也没有别的事情可做。

The girl disappears from the mirror, leaving only M4's own reflection.少女的身影从镜中消失了,只剩下M4自己的模样。

M4A1Elisa?伊莱莎?

ElisaFine. I actually lied. I can't stay by your side indefinitely.好吧,我说了个谎。 我并不能无限期地陪在你身边。

ElisaMy power is deteriorating.我的力量在不断衰减。

M4A1Can you at least stay with me a little longer...?再陪我最后一会儿好吗……

ElisaOkay.好。

M4A1I'm sorry. Am I being selfish...?对不起,我是不是很自私……

ElisaYou are about to sacrifice yourself for our destiny. You are not selfish at all. The selfish ones are those who burden you with their wishes.你将要为了我们的宿命牺牲自己,你不自私,一点都不。 自私的是那些擅自将心愿施加在你身上的人。

M4A1... I don't mind that. I'm just a little uncertain about what to do.…… 我不在意这些,我只是有些不知所措。

ElisaDo you still remember the little girl in our memory? The little girl whom we're "based off of".你还记得那个记忆中的小女孩吗? 作为我们“原型”的那个小女孩。

M4A1Yes... I saw myself as well as you through her eyes.嗯……我在她眼中看见了我,也看见了你。

ElisaBecause of our birth, she is doomed and can never be saved. But if there were a chance to go back in time, would you save her? Even if it spells our own destruction?我们的诞生已经注定她的无法拯救。 但如果有机会可以回到那个时候,你会愿意救她吗?即便换来的是我们的灭亡?

M4A1...I would.……我愿意。

ElisaAren't you making the same choice here?你现在做的不就是同样的选择吗?

ElisaYou never hesitate to save others. What bothers you is the sacrifices that others make for you. You only ever step into the dark yourself so that everyone else can bask in the light.你从来都不介意去拯救别人,你在意的,是为了你而做出的牺牲。 你只舍得让自己踏入黑暗,总想让大家都留在光明里。

M4A1What's wrong with that?这样不对吗?

ElisaI'm just trying to tell you, magic that creates miracles always comes at a price. They have helped you with part of that price, and it'll be up to you to pay off the rest. They didn't sacrifice themselves for you. Rather, they chose to make a stand together with you.我只是想告诉你,奇迹的魔法总是需要代价的。 她们为你支付了一部分,剩下的需要你来支付。 她们并不是为你牺牲,而是选择和你站在一起面对。

M4A1...Are you choosing to do the same?……你也是吗?

ElisaYes, I am. Now it's my turn to pay my due.是的,我也是。 现在,到我支付我的部分了。

M4A1...Elisa?……伊莱莎?

The girl no longer responds from within the mirror.镜中再没有传来少女的回应。

M4A1Elisa... Don't go...伊莱莎……不要走……

A low sob escapes M4. The mournful sound echoes before the mirror.M4低声抽泣,幽怨的声音在镜前回响着。

M4A1If miracles really come at a price... I would rather pay the price all by myself... At least you'd still be here... and I wouldn't always be alone in the end...如果为了让奇迹成真需要付出代价……我宁愿全部让我来承担…… 至少这样你们都还在……至少不会总是只剩我一个人……

Drip... M4's tears fall on the floor. The splashing droplets seep into the black surface, gradually revealing the rough layer underneath...滴答—— M4的眼泪滴落在地上,将黑色的地板晕染开,逐渐透出下方粗粝的底色……

???M4!M4!

M4A1...RO?……RO?

???Open your eyes, M4. You are not alone... I am always with you... You just have to open your eyes and face reality.睁开眼睛,M4。 你并不是一个人……我一直在你的身边…… 只要你敢睁开眼面对现实。

???Open your eyes and take a look.睁开眼看看吧。

M4 slowly reaches up to cover her tear-drenched face. Her damp lashes quiver anxiously underneath her fingertips. She musters her courage, and finally lowers her hands, which have been blocking out the blinding truth...M4缓缓伸手,覆盖在自己被泪水濡湿的脸庞上。 湿润的睫毛在手指下不安地颤动着,再次鼓起勇气,M4放下了为自己遮挡一切刺眼真实的双手……

RO635M4!M4!

M4A1...RO, you're still here.……RO,原来你还在这里。

RO635You finally opened your eyes...你终于肯睁开眼了……

M4 SOPMOD III thought you were never gonna wake up! We've been waiting for a really... really long time...我还以为你再也不会醒来了! 等了好久……好久……

M4A1I'm sorry... I'm always so indecisive...对不起……我总是犹豫不决……

M4 SOPMOD III got so tired of waiting, I actually thought I'd try scribbling a turtle on your face to see if you'd bolt right up in anger! But 15 beat me up before I could do it!等得我都在想,要是在你的脸上画小乌龟能不能把你气醒了! 但是我刚准备动手,15就把我揍了一顿!

ST AR-15...Tsk.……啧。

M4A1Thank you, 15, for letting me wake up without a turtle drawn on my face...谢谢你,15,让我不用顶着小乌龟醒来……

ST AR-15... If you had slept for a bit longer, I would've agreed to SOP-II's plan.…… 你要是再不肯醒来,我真的也要同意SOP2的计划了。

M16A1She wouldn't. We all know 15 never means what she says.她才不会,最口是心非的人就是15了。

M4A116... You're all here...16姐…… 原来大家都在……

M16A1We've been here the whole time.我们一直都在。

M16A1Why are you crying?你为什么在哭?

M4A1None of this feels real to me. I feel like I'm dreaming.我总觉得这一切都不是真的,是我在做梦。

M16A1This is your reality, one of the worlds that you've passed through.这里是属于你的现实,是你路过的世界之一。

M4A1... So I must keep going, right? I must find my final destination in this endless journey...…… 我还得继续前进,是吗?在无尽的颠沛流离中寻找最终的归宿……

M16A1That's right, M4. You must wake up again. You mustn't linger in this world. You have a destination that you must reach.是的,M4,你得继续醒来。 这里不是你应该停留的世界,你有必须抵达的归宿。

M4 SOPMOD IIDon't be scared. I promise I won't draw any turtles on your face no matter how long I have to wait.别害怕啦,这次不管要等你多久,我都不会给你画小乌龟的。

ST AR-15Yeah, I broke all her pens.嗯,她的笔我全折了。

RO635We will keep waiting by your side for you to return once more.我们会一直守在你的身边,等你再次回来。

M4A1... It's so nice... to have you all by my side... We barely ever get to spend time together like this... Do I have to leave again so soon?…… 真好啊……大家都在我的身边…… 明明这样团聚的时光没有几次……我却又要再一次离开了吗?

M16A1You've never left—not really. No matter how hard you reach for the stars, your roots are still in the soil.你从未真正地离去,即使你的手再怎么伸向星空,你的根须也始终在土壤里。

M4A1We'll be together forever, right?我们永远在一起,对吗?

M16A1Yes. Till the world lies in ruins. Till death do us part.是的,直到世界毁灭,直到死亡将我们分开。

M16A1You should wake up for real.你该真正地醒来了。

ElisaWake up, M4.醒来吧,M4。

???Please open your eyes and look at me.请睁开眼,看看我。

M4A1Promise me, when I lose and forget everything, when I no longer remember the wishes that everyone has entrusted to me... You will carry them and keep going in my stead. You will help me make our wishes come true.答应我,当我失去一切,忘记一切,不再记得大家交给我的心愿时…… 你会帮我背负着一切,继续前进。 你会帮我,实现我们的心愿。

LunasiaWe have a deal.这是我们共同的约定。

M4 looks down at the thread in her hand. She places the broken end in Lunasia's hand. Then she pulls her into a tight embrace.M4低头看向手中的丝线,她将断开的那一头放回露尼西亚的手中。 然后紧紧拥抱住了她。

M4A1Lunasia, I accept my destiny.露尼西亚,我接受这一切命运的安排。

Rustle... Tarot cards flutter in the air, falling through this crumbling world and onto M4's—no... It's Lunasia now... Tarot cards are fluttering in the air, falling through this crumbling world and onto Lunasia's face and body. The girl takes in the dark, empty sky and the faint, glimmering stars. She closes her eyes and listens to a spring bubbling softly by her ear...窣窣—— 漫天的塔罗牌飞舞着,落在分崩离析的世界,落在M4,不…… 该称呼她为露尼西亚了…… 漫天的塔罗牌飞舞着,落在分崩离析的世界,落在露尼西亚的脸上、身上。 天空是一片黑暗的虚妄,幽微的星光闪耀,映入少女的眼眸。 她闭上眼睛,泉水的声音在耳边轻轻地荡漾……

When she opens her eyes again, the tarot cards are gone, and so is the rose window. Disjointed voices drift past her. In the center of the maelstrom is a still and quiet ocean, where faint lights flicker in the opaque darkness. She needs no guidance now. She knows exactly where she needs to go. She is everywhere around the specks of light.再度睁开之时,塔罗牌不见了,玫瑰花窗也不见了。 纷纷扰扰的声音从身边拂过。 漩涡的中心,是静息的深海,闪烁着浓烈的黑暗与幽微的光芒。 此刻,不需要指引。她很清楚自己将要朝哪里走去。 狭小的光点周围,她无处不在。

She hears a voice. Her own voice.她听见了一个声音。 那是自己的声音。

Lunasia"Only through connection did I finally understand that I could never become her, whom others looked forward to." "But if she chooses to accept our everything, and abandon her hopes of becoming perfect, that too is what I desire." "The flowers of despair are about to bloom. There is little time left."“只有经过链接我才最终明白,我终究无法成为被期望的她。” “但是如果她选择了接纳我们的一切,放弃成为完美的期望亦如我愿。” “绝望的花朵就要绽放,时间已经不多了。”

The faint lights slowly stir, and the figure of a girl emerges in the void just a step away. Like a reflection in the mirror, but wearing a dress that reaches the ground. Lunasia gazes quietly at Dandelion.幽微的光芒缓缓搅动,一步之遥,虚空中浮现出一个少女的身影。 宛如镜像一般,长裙及地。露尼西亚安静地注视着丹德莱。

At the most familiar stranger in the world.眼前站着自己在这个世界上最熟悉的陌生人。

DandelionYes, I'm seeing an iceberg in Avernus. Someone's calling out to me... They are calling me... Nimogen.是阿佛那斯,但我看见了一座冰山。 有人在喊我,喊我——妮莫金。

Dandelion...Now that's a familiar feeling.……真是令人熟悉的感觉。

ST AR-15 immediately signals for everyone to stop.AR15立刻抬手停止了所有人的行动。

ST AR-15Do you see that?你们看到了吗?

416I don't even hear anything, let alone see anything.别说人影,我连声音也没听见。

UMP45I think it's something only Dandelion can see.恐怕只有丹德莱能听见吧。

DandelionI feel drawn to it... That beautiful iceberg gleaming in the sunlight...忍不住想要靠近…… 阳光下的美丽冰山……

Dandelion's eyes grow unfocused as she stares blankly into the distance.丹德莱的眼睛失去了焦点,空旷地凝望着远方。

ST AR-15Gr G11, 416, watch our surroundings. 45, come over to Dandelion with me.G11,416,戒备附近。 45,和我一起守在丹德莱边上。

416Time to work, Gr G11.干活了,G11。

Gr G11Kay...唔……

ST AR-1545, how far away are we from the signal disruption zone?45,我们距离信号被干扰的区域还有多远?

UMP45We're already inside it.我们已经身在其中了。

ST AR-15Then we've got no choice but to carry on. According to the plan, we'll encounter Daybreak and Fe56 along the way.只能先继续前进了,按照原计划,我们总能在路上和曙光或者Fe56汇合。

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

Their conversation is interrupted by nearby gunfire.不远处的枪声打断了对话。

ST AR-15What's wrong?! 416!怎么回事?!416!

416Gr G11, fall back! 15, we've got hostiles coming at us!G11,回撤! 15,有敌人冲我们来了!

ST AR-15Break the connection now, Dandelion!立刻断开链接,丹德莱!

ST AR-15Dandelion!丹德莱!

UMP4515!15!

Whoosh— A dark shadow descends out of the air and lands on the staircase. Her movements are light, graceful and almost soundless, but she emanates an oppressive aura that fills the air around her.唰—— 一个黑色的身影缓缓从空中降落至楼梯上。 她的身姿轻盈,几乎没有发出一点声响,但无形的压迫感早已四处弥散。

MorridowIt's been a while. I see you lot haven't changed at all.好久没见,各位还是老样子啊。

ST AR-15416, Gr G11, get back here now! Prepare for battle!416,G11,立刻返回!准备迎击!

In the blink of an eye, Morridow has already closed in on Dandelion.只一眨眼,默莉朵已经逼近了丹德莱。

MorridowSomeone seems to have followed Nimogen's mind to a place they should not have gone.有人顺着尼莫金的意识,去到了不该去的地方呢。

ST AR-15Gr G11, covering fire!G11,火力掩护!

Gr G11Got it!嗯!

A storm of bullets drive Morridow back, and she lands lightly upon the ground.狂暴的火力暂时逼退了默莉朵,她缓缓落到后方。

MorridowYou were lucky enough to beat me last time, but I won't let you off this time.上一次你们走了运能打败我,但这一次,我可不会轻易放你们过去了。

ST AR-15Dandelion! Get out of there now... 45, you and Gr G11 cover her. 416 and I will—丹德莱!快撤出来…… 45,你和G11在这保护她,我和416牵制——

Squeeze... Dandelion suddenly grabs ST AR-15's arm.啪——丹德莱突然抓住了AR15的手臂。

DandelionThat wasn't an iceberg... It was a barrier preventing me from entering that lake. As silent as the sea, yet utterly impregnable... I wanted to enter, but could not.那不是冰山……是隔绝我进入那片湖水的门。 眼前沉静如海,却又密不透风…… 我想要进去,却不得入法。

416Please tell me you understood that, 15.15,你最好告诉我你能理解她在说什么。

ST AR-15... Did you access the network of this place? Did you sense the consciousness of Paradeus or something?…… 你接入到了这里的网络吗?你感受到的意识是指帕拉蒂斯的意识吗?

Dandelion"Only through connection did I finally understand that I could never become her, whom others looked forward to." "But if she chooses to accept our everything, and abandon her hopes of becoming perfect, that too is what I desire." "The flowers of despair are about to bloom. There is little time left."“只有经过链接我才最终明白,我终究无法成为被期望的她。” “但是如果她选择了接纳我们的一切,放弃成为完美的期望亦如我愿。” “绝望的花朵就要绽放,时间已经不多了。”

Fragments of Thoth I 叨忒碎片Ⅰ

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Your Demonic Highness. Here is a status report of the Major Arcanas within the game "Tarot Paradise".尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人 “塔罗天堂”游戏中大阿尔卡纳状态汇报

The Fool[Logged In]【已登录】

The Magician[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The High Priestess[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Empress[Logged In]【已登录】

The Emperor[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Hierophant[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Lovers[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Chariot[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Strength[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Hermit[Logged In]【已登录】

Wheel of Fortune[Logged In]【已登录】

Justice[Logged In]【已登录】

The Hanged Man[Logged In]【已登录】

Death[Logged In]【已登录】

Temperance[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Devil[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Tower[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Star[Logged In]【已登录】

The Moon[Logged In]【已登录】

The Sun[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Judgment[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The World[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Fragments of Thoth II 叨忒碎片Ⅱ

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Your Demonic Highness. Here is a status report of the Major Arcanas within the game "Tarot Paradise".尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人 “塔罗天堂”游戏中大阿尔卡纳状态汇报

The Fool[Logged In]【已登录】

The Magician[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The High Priestess[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Empress[Logged In]【已登录】

The Emperor[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Hierophant[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Lovers[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Chariot[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Strength[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Hermit[Logged In]【已登录】

Wheel of Fortune[Logged In]【已登录】

Justice[Logged In]【已登录】

The Hanged Man[Logged In]【已登录】

Death[Deceased]【已死亡】

Temperance[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Devil[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Tower[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Star[Logged In]【已登录】

The Moon[Deceased]【已死亡】

The Sun[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Judgment[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The World[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Fragments of Thoth III 叨忒碎片Ⅲ

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Your Demonic Highness. Here is a status report of the Major Arcanas within the game "Tarot Paradise".尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人 “塔罗天堂”游戏中大阿尔卡纳状态汇报

The Fool[Logged In]【已登录】

The Magician[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The High Priestess[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Empress[Deceased]【已死亡】

The Emperor[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Hierophant[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Lovers[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Chariot[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Strength[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Hermit[Logged In]【已登录】

Wheel of Fortune[Logged In]【已登录】

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Death[Deceased]【已死亡】

Temperance[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Devil[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

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The World[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Fragments of Thoth IV 叨忒碎片Ⅳ

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Your Demonic Highness. Here is a status report of the Major Arcanas within the game "Tarot Paradise".尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人 “塔罗天堂”游戏中大阿尔卡纳状态汇报

The Fool[Logged In]【已登录】

The Magician[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The High Priestess[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Empress[Deceased]【已死亡】

The Emperor[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Hierophant[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Lovers[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Chariot[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Strength[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Hermit[Deceased]【已死亡】

Wheel of Fortune[Logged In]【已登录】

Justice[Logged In]【已登录】

The Hanged Man[Logged In]【已登录】

Death[Deceased]【已死亡】

Temperance[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Devil[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The Tower[To Be Assigned]【待分配】

The Star[Logged In]【已登录】

The Moon[Deceased]【已死亡】

The Sun[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Judgment[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

The World[Display Disabled]【拒绝展示】

Fragments of Thoth V 叨忒碎片Ⅴ

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Your Demonic Highness. Here is a status report of the Major Arcanas within the game "Tarot Paradise".尊敬的拉普拉斯妖大人 “塔罗天堂”游戏中大阿尔卡纳状态汇报

The Fool[Deceased]【已死亡】

The Magician[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The High Priestess[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Empress[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Emperor[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Hierophant[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Lovers[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Chariot[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

Strength[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Hermit[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

Wheel of Fortune[Logged In]【已登录】

Justice[Logged In]【已登录】

The Hanged Man[Deceased]【已死亡】

Death[Deceased]【已死亡】

Temperance[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Devil[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Tower[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Star[Logged In]【已登录】

The Moon[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The Sun[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

Judgment[Held by Laplace's Demon]【拉普拉斯妖持有】

The World[Logged In]【已登录】

Circular Destiny 环形命运

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The air gradually grows thin. She struggles to remain conscious, but consciousness eludes her, leaving her with just a faint smile. Bright lights flicker. Ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump—like a pumping heart...空气,渐渐变得稀薄。 残存的意识奋力叫嚣,却消解于唇角的微笑。 明亮的光芒闪烁着,扑通扑通地跳跃,如同心脏……

M16A1... ...?!…… ……?!

M16's eyes snap open in shock. She slowly gets to her feet.讶异地睁开双眼,M16缓缓站起。

The waves above her head cast a pulsing light on her. All around her, under her feet... is an empty void.海浪在头顶闪烁着摇曳不定的光。 四周,脚下……尽是一片虚空。

M16A1Oof...嘶……

M16 tries to touch the white glow concealed in her body— It is a tarot card.M16伸手,试图触碰隐藏在她身上的白色光点—— 一张塔罗牌。

Blessing of the [Wheel of Fortune]— The endless cycle of destiny; the liquor of victory that dispels all confusion.【命运之轮】的祝福—— 循环不懈的命运,破除迷瘴的胜利之酒。

Three wine glasses filled with a clear yellowish liquid clink in the air. That moment is imprinted on the face of the tarot card named "Wheel of Fortune" like a snapshot made by a camera.三支盛有橙黄透明液体的高脚杯在空中清脆地碰杯, 分离的刹那,宛如被相机定格,它们倏然不动,浅浅地印在“命运之轮”塔罗牌的表面。

M16A1Is that... whiskey?这是……威士忌?

All of a sudden, a thought occurs to M16, and her face freezes...忽然,M16想起什么。表情一瞬凝滞……

RO635Leinad Kcaj sent us a letter. The letter mentioned a way of saving everyone...后来,一个名叫“雷纳德·卡加”的人给我们寄了一封信。 信中说,有拯救所有人的方法……

ST AR-15This is what the guy was talking about—the liquor that clears away all confusion?这就是那家伙说的——破除一切迷雾的酒?

M16A1"Leinad Kcaj"...“雷纳德·卡加”……

M16 keeps repeating this tongue twister of a name. Then she suddenly bursts out laughing.M16不断重复着这个有些拗口的名字。 忽然,哑然失笑。

"Leinad Kcaj"—Jack Daniel. Her favorite whiskey.“Leinad Kcaj”——Jack Daniel 她最爱的威士忌。

M16A1This is... absolutely nuts... Is this the gift of the "Wheel of Fortune"...? Or maybe it's more of a punishment?真是……疯了…… 这就是“命运之轮”的馈赠吗…… 或者该说,是一种惩罚?

Rumble... Faint tremors emanate from the depths of the ocean. A dark hole opens up slowly by her feet... A new world is about to begin.轰隆……海底般深邃的空间中传来隐隐的震荡。 脚边,一个黑暗幽深的洞窟徐徐展开…… 一个新的世界开始了。

M16A1... We will meet again very soon, M4... Hopefully for the last time.…… 很快就要再次见面了,M4…… 希望,这是最后一次。

With a chuckle, M16 steps into the hole without any hesitation...没有丝毫犹豫,M16笑着,大步踏入洞中……

She closes her eyes as she falls for what feels like an eternity...无尽的坠落中,她沉沉地闭上双眼……

Even if it isn't the last time, that's okay. Because she will find M4 no matter how many times it takes. She will be by her side and kindle the embers of hope. Just as she has done through countless years across countless reincarnations that M4 has forgotten...即使不是最后一次,也没有关系。 因为无论多少次,她都会找到M4,追随在她的身后,再度留下希望的火种。 正如之前经历的无数岁月,那些无数个她所遗忘的,无数个轮回的时光……

Beep... beep... The rhythmic sound of the equipment rouses her from unconsciousness.滴——滴—— 仪器规律的叫声将她从昏迷中唤醒。

M16 slowly opens her eyes. She studies the ceiling of the laboratory, which looks both strange and familiar.M16缓缓睁开眼,打量着熟悉却陌生的实验室天花板。

???Oh? You woke up ten minutes earlier than expected...哦?想不到比预计苏醒的时间提早了十分钟……

She wills her body to move, but it refuses to cooperate.明明发出了指令,身体却没有丝毫反应。

M16 tries again in desperation, but can only hear the crackling of electric current.M16奋力挣扎,却只听见滋滋的电流声。

???Relax, M16.别紧张,M16。

A face wearing a kindly smile suddenly comes into her restricted view.局限的视野中,一张挂着微笑面具的和蔼脸庞忽然探了出来。

M16A1....Havier?……哈维尔?

It appears that even her vocal module has been destroyed. Her thought is projected robotically through a speaker. It sounds a little comical.似乎连发声装置也被破坏,她的声音从扬声器中机械地念出,听起来有些滑稽。

HavierSomeone told me there's a surprise for me in the waters near the submarine base. I didn't expect the "surprise" to be you. That's the only upside to living to such a grand old age—live long enough and you'll see everything...有人告诉我,潜艇基地附近的海域会有意外惊喜。 没想到所谓的“意外惊喜”居然是你。 年纪大就是这点好——活久了,什么都能见识到……

M16A1What happened to M4A1... and the Commander?M4A1……还有指挥官他们呢?

HavierDon't worry. Your old boss is doing fine. They were actually sent on an important mission a few days ago. As for M4A1's whereabouts... you should know better than me.放心,你的老东家好好的,前几天还被委以重任出远门去了。 至于M4A1的下落……这个问题的答案,你应该比我清楚才对啊。

M16A1...And Persica? Did she say how long my repairs would take?……帕斯卡呢? 她有没有说过我的素体什么时候能修好?

HavierShe hasn't been informed yet.她暂时还不知情。

Havier smiles a little at M16's wariness.面对M16有些防备的反应,哈维尔只是微微一笑。

HavierI'll be honest with you. If word gets out that someone has returned from the Starfish System alive, it would practically be like throwing a wounded sheep into the clutches of a pack of ravenous wolves. Think about all the vultures circling the submarine base... What do you think they'd do?说实话,“有人从海星活着回来”的消息一旦泄露,无异于将受伤的绵羊投入虎视眈眈的狼群。 想想那些盯着潜艇基地的家伙们……你觉得他们会怎么做?

HavierSo the fewer people who know about this, the better. Don't you agree?所以知道这件事的人越少越好,你说呢?

M16A1Other than Persica, I can't think of anyone who can repair my frame.除了帕斯卡,我想不出还有什么人能修好这副素体。

HavierThat is certainly true. At the end of the day, IOP is technically just a civilian company... We're still very far behind compared to military technology.确实如此。 再怎么说,I.O.P.也只能算是民用公司……在修复水准上,和军用技术还是相差甚远啊。

Clatter. A door opens some distance away. M16 cannot turn her head, but judging from the gait of the footsteps, she deduces that the newcomer is male.咔哒——远处传来开门的声音。 M16无法扭头,只能通过脚步声粗略判断来者大约是个男性。

Havier...There you are.……您来了。

Voice of a Middle-Aged ManThe initial repairs seem to have gone smoothly. Thanks for your hard work, Mr. Havier.前期修复工作看起来很顺利。 辛苦你了,哈维尔先生。

HavierYou're too kind.您过奖了。

After some perfunctory small talk, the man's footsteps draw closer. As M16 strains her eyes to look sideways, a face that she has seen in newspapers and news reports suddenly comes into view.在无聊的寒暄谈笑后,男人的脚步声渐渐靠近。 眼珠转动,一张曾在报纸媒体上见过的脸忽然闯入视野。

M16A1...Chief?……局长?

ZelinskyI'm pleased that you still remember me, M16A1.很高兴你还记得我,M16A1。

Still incredulous of what she's seeing, M16's eyes flicker back and forth between Havier and Zelinsky.似乎不敢相信眼前发生了什么,M16的目光不断在哈维尔和泽林斯基之间徘徊。

HavierM16A1's frame was severely corroded by seawater and Collapse fluid. I'm afraid this is the best we can do with IOP's current technology.M16A1的素体被海水和坍塌液腐蚀了相当一部分。 以I.O.P目前的技术,只能维护到这样的水准,让您见笑了。

ZelinskyAll is not lost now that she has regained consciousness. We'll handle the rest.能成功唤醒就不算糟糕。 后面的事,交给我们就好。

HavierIf I may ask... What does the old chief...冒昧问一句,老局长他……

ZelinskyThis is his wish. We will provide M16A1 with whatever she requires.这就是他的意思。 M16A1需要什么,我们都可以为她提供。

M16A1...It sounds like I'm being treated as some kind of bargaining chip?……听起来,我像是某种交易的筹码?

Even the AI mechanical voice cannot filter out M16's sarcastic tone. Zelinsky peers at M16 with narrowed eyes.即使是AI的机械发声,也没能过滤M16略带嘲讽的语气。 泽林斯基眯了眯眼,重新看向M16。

ZelinskyI can tell you in all honesty that—no, M16A1, you are not a bargaining chip. You are a crucial chess piece. I'll go so far as to say you are capable of tipping the scales.我可以负责任地转告你——你不是筹码,M16A1。 你是一颗锋利的棋子,甚至可以说,拥有操纵胜利天平的重要能力。

M16A1How can you be sure I'll cooperate?你怎么知道,我会为你们所用?

ZelinskyYou're not the only one who's seen that kind of thing. More importantly, we are also searching for M4A1.见识过那种东西的人并不只有你一个。 更重要的是,我们也在寻找M4A1的下落。

M16A1...!……!

ZelinskyIt's a deal worth considering, don't you think?值得考虑的交易,不是吗?

M16A1 ponders the offer in silence. Finally, she opens her eyes again.M16A1沉默片刻,重新睁开双眼。

M16A1...What do you need me to do?……你们需要我做什么?

???...Roger.……收到。

Click. The call ends.滴。 通讯断开。

???Whew...呼……

Whipped by the frigid wind, the figure standing on a high tower casts their cold gaze out into the distance. The Doll teams sprint down the runway in the middle of the night-shrouded airport.凛冽的风中,伫立于高塔上的身影向远处投去了冷酷的视线。 在夜幕下的机场中央,人形部队匆忙地穿梭在清冷的跑道上。

...Just wait. ...The time is upon us.……等着吧。 ……时候,就要到了。

Thunk!咣!

MorridowHuh?!呃!?

With a loud noise, the helicopter suddenly starts rocking violently.伴随着一声巨响,直升机忽然剧烈地摇荡起来。

MorridowWhat... what's happening?!什么……发生什么事?!

Thunk! Before Morridow can figure out what is going on, the noise comes again, and the helicopter rocks harder. This time, Morridow finally identifies the source of the noise. Something is ramming into the helicopter—咣! 还没等默莉朵弄清现状,又一声巨响,直升机再次剧荡。 这一回,默莉朵终于辨认出了声音的来源。有什么东西,在对直升机进行冲撞——

MorridowYou... What?!你是……什么——!?

Morridow!!

She can hardly believe what she's seeing. She knows that the helicopter is currently flying through the air, and the readings on her dashboard confirm that. However...难以置信的现实就这样出现在眼前。 不论是默莉朵的认知,还是仪表盘上显示的数据,都表明她现在正处于空中。 但是——

MorridowWhat... what the hell?!!!什么……什,什么啊!!!

MorridowHow... how the hell did you get up here?!你是怎么……你是怎么爬上来的!?

It is a Doll. Clinging onto the outside of the helicopter against an inky backdrop.——那是一个人形。 沐浴在夜色下,攀附在直升机的外侧。

In her hand is a slender silver cord, and her feet are planted on the outer frame of the fuselage. Flashing lightning illuminates her cold face through the windows splattered with rain, her silvery white hair gleaming like a specter.她的手中拽着一根纤细的银线,双足踏在直升机的外壁上。 冷峻的脸透过被雨水打湿的玻璃,随着雷光一闪,她银白色的发丝犹如魔鬼一般发亮。

MorridowW... wait a second!等……等等!

Through the glass, Morridow can see that Doll's lips moving slightly. Her voice is drowned out by the rain. Morridow can't hear a single syllable.透着玻璃,默莉朵看到那个人形的嘴唇似乎轻微地动了动。 声音被雨声盖住,连一个字节都没能进入到默莉朵的耳中。

The Doll nonchalantly fishes out something from her belt using her free hand, then...对方一副轻松的样子,用空着的那只手从腰间摸出了某种物品,紧跟着——

MorridowNo, wait...!等……!

Boom! An explosion erupts, triggering alarms on the dashboard of the helicopter. Morridow instantly realizes what just happened.轰! 爆炸声紧随而至,直升机的操纵仪不断发出警报声。 默莉朵立刻意识到发生了什么。

MorridowAre you insane, Doll?!你疯了吗!?人形?

But she is utterly helpless against the attack. All she can do is swerve the helicopter in the hopes that she can shake the T-Doll off. But before she can put that into action, the Doll has already made her move...她无法反抗,她唯一能做的就是摇晃机身,指望颠簸能将这做出异常之举的人形甩下去。 然而,在她试图这么做之前,对方抢先一步做出了行动——

Explosives. She destroyed the rotor system with a sticky bomb.是炸药,她用黏性炸药破坏了螺旋桨。

MorridowY-you're trying to drag me to hell with you?!你,你要跟我——同归于尽!?

The Doll... is grinning.那个人形……她居然……在笑。

MorridowUgh!!!唔——!!!

The helicopter hovering at a high altitude begins its sharp plunge after losing its rotor system. The white-haired Doll, still holding on firmly to her silver cord, is still hanging outside the helicopter. In fact...本已爬升到高处的直升机,在失去螺旋桨的动力之后,开始急剧下降。 那白发人形依旧稳如泰山,仅凭手中拽着的银线,她便牢牢地攀附在机身之上。 甚至于——

Thud!咚!

Morridow!!

With a powerful kick, she launches herself closer to the cabin using her momentum. As the out-of-control helicopter plummets horizontally, the white Doll has almost made her way into the cockpit.双腿用力,将自己的身体推离,再靠着惯性靠近机舱。 在无法控制的,水平坠落的直升机上,白发人形将要入侵驾驶舱。

MorridowI won't let you—!!事到如今——怎么可能让你——!!

Thud!咚!

Before Morridow can even finish, the Doll's second blow has shattered the cabin door. Her powerfully-built body hurtles into the cramped space with a massive impact... And then...默莉朵的呐喊还没有结束,人形的第二次撞击便将舱门彻底击碎。 健硕的身形带着强烈的冲击撞入狭小的空间内—— 紧跟着——

BOOM!!!!轰!!!!

MorridowUgh...呃……

After the second explosion, Morridow knows without a doubt. She has suffered an overwhelming defeat.听到身后二次爆炸传来的巨响,默莉朵清楚地明白。 这次是真的一败涂地。

In the roaring flames around them, M16's footsteps toll in Morridow's ears like death knells.在火焰的灼烧声中,M16的脚步就像丧钟的倒计时一样敲在了默莉朵的心里。

MorridowHaha...呵呵……

Seemingly resigned to her fate, Morridow turns around to face the approaching Doll, whose pale hair is dyed blood red by the blaze behind her.似乎放弃了挣扎,默莉朵侧过身,看向身后踱步走来的人形。 她背着火光,苍白的发丝染出赤红。

MorridowI remember now... You're the last T-Doll of the AR Team...我想起来了……你是AR小队的最后一个人形……

Morridow is about to speak again, but M16 knocks her out with a single punch.默莉朵正欲再度开口,便被M16一拳击晕。

M16A1...Another fake.……又是一个赝品。

After scooping her target into her arms, M16 takes another look around and finally sets her eyes in the direction of the warehouse.随手将目标提溜起来,M16环顾了一下周遭,看向了仓库的方向。

M16A1...I suppose it's time.……时候到了啊。

M16A1Why are you all so tense, anyway?你们那么紧张干什么?

M16 sits in the corner of the room, looking very relaxed.M16坐在角落里,样子看起来十分悠闲。

ST AR-15...M4 hasn't woken up yet and you're asking us why we're tense?……M4一直醒不过来,你说我们为什么这么紧张?

M4 SOPMOD II16! When will M4 wake up?!16姐!M4,M4她什么时候能醒啊!

M16A1...Do you really think that's M4?……你们真的认为那是M4吗?

ST AR-15What do you mean?你什么意思?

M16 opens a pack of compact food and munches on them as she looks up at ST AR-15.M16打开了放在桌子上的压缩饼干,一边吃着一边抬头看向AR15。

M16A1I understand that you're concerned about her, but don't let your feelings overrule your rationality.我理解你们思念她的心情,但不要让感情遮掩了你们的判断力。

M16A1She isn't M4 at all.她根本不是M4。

M4 SOPMOD IIOh, 16, I don't think you know, but! She may look like someone else, but she's really M4 on the inside!欸!那个!16姐,你还不知道吧! 虽然看起来是别人,但里面真的是M4喔!

M16A1No, she's not... At least, she's not the one we're looking for. She IS M4, but at the same time she isn't.不,她不是……至少,不是我们在找的那个。 她的确是M4,但同时又不是。

CommanderWhat does that mean?这是什么意思?

M16A1Exactly what I said.单纯的字面意思。

M16A1You're always so hung up on trivial stuff that people don't care about, Commander.你总是在追求这些旁人不屑一顾的东西,指挥官。

Everyone else has entered the command post, leaving only the Commander, M16, and ST AR-15 outside.在众人搭伴走进指挥部后,还站在外面的人除了指挥官以外,便只剩下M16与AR15了。

ST AR-15...Do you count yourself among these "people" you mentioned?……你也算在那个旁人里面吗?

M16A1You know I never belong in the majority.我从来不做大多数。

M16A1 conjures a bottle of whiskey seeming out of thin air and starts taking massive gulps from it.M16A1不知从什么地方掏出了一瓶酒,仰着头咕噜咕噜地往嘴里灌了一口,发出爽快的声音。

M16A1Ah... That felt good.哈……真舒服。

She wipes her mouth, puts the cap back on, then tosses the half-empty bottle over to ST AR-15.她擦了擦嘴,塞上了瓶口,将剩下的半瓶酒随手丢给了AR15。

ST AR-15?! What are you doing?!!? 干什么啊!

Not expecting this at all, ST AR-15 fumbles to catch the bottle.完全没预料到的AR15手忙脚乱地抓住了酒瓶。

M16A1Haha, it tastes pretty good. You should have some.哈哈,这口味不错,分你一点。

M16 shoots her irritated sister a cheerful grin and waves her hand.面对发火的妹妹,M16毫不在意地爽朗笑着,摆了摆手。

M16A1I need to have a chat with the Commander. You go on in first.我要跟指挥官聊一会,你先进去吧。

ST AR-15 is still fuming, but instead of protesting, she simply enters the command post with the half-empty bottle of whisky wordlessly.尽管脸色一下变得不大好看,但AR15依然什么都没说,只是拎着那半瓶酒默默走进了指挥部。

The Commander crosses their arms and looks at M16.指挥官双手叉在胸前,偏头看向M16。

CommanderYou're taking off?你要走了?

M16A1I have my mission.我有我的任务。

Since the Commander has correctly guessed what's on her mind, M16 drops all pretense and simply shrugs.心事被猜到,M16也不再遮掩,只是耸了耸肩。

M16A1That Stasi agent brought up something about my objective. I need to go.那个斯塔西特工提到了我的目标。 我得出发了。

CommanderI suppose there's nothing I can do to make you stay?我应该没办法留住你吧?

M16A1Haha, I wonder. You won't know for sure if you don't try, eh?哈哈,谁知道呢,你不试试怎么知道结果?

M16 grins and snaps her fingers, then she looks over to the other side of the street. Following her gaze, the Commander spots an oddly-shaped motorbike parked near the kerb.M16笑着,打了个响指,目光偏向街道的另一侧。 顺着她的视线,指挥官看到了那辆靠在路边,形态奇异的摩托。

Commander...We're still friends, aren't we?……我们还是朋友,对吗?

M16A1Of course. ...But some things don't stay the same, Commander.当然。 ……但总有些事会改变的,指挥官。

CommanderWell, no matter what SOP-II wants to do to you the next time we cross paths... I won't intervene.下次见面的时候,不管SOP2要对你做什么。 我都不会插手的。

M16A1I'll worry about that when the time comes.那就下次见的时候再说吧。

With a faint smile, M16 turns and silently crosses the road.微微笑了笑,M16转过身,默默地走向了道路的另一侧。

M16A1She isn't M4 anymore, but we're both still holding up our own end of the bargain...她已经不是M4,但我们仍然执行着共同的约定……

M16A1...So it's you.……原来是你。

RPK-16...You need to go, M16. The answer you seek isn't here.……你必须得走,M16。 你要的答案不在这边。

M16 lowers her hand and glances at the closed screen door nearby.M16垂下手,偏头看了看一旁禁闭的隔离门。

M16A1...That does seem to be the case.……看来是的。

RPK-16(Coughs)咳……咳咳……

M16A1Good luck.祝你好运。

After one more look at RPK-16, who is slumped feebly on the ground, M16 double-checks her terminal, then turns to leave the way she came.漠然地看了看坐倒在地,似乎生命垂危的RPK16,M16确认了一下自己的终端,随即转身朝着来时的方向原路返回。

RPK-16 licks the blood off her lips as she gazes at M16's receding back. She leans back into the wall behind her and slowly closes her eyes.RPK16舔舐着口中的血,看着她的背影,背靠着身后的墙,缓缓合上了眼睛。

The Dead Sea. The grooves on the dark tires are caked in green crystal fragments.死海 绿色晶屑深深地嵌入漆黑的轮胎沟壑。

Beak's motorbike roars across the Dead Sea at an absurd speed against the howling wind.与呼啸的风声作伴,喙的摩托车以夸张的功率,在死海内飞速穿行。

M16 double checks the encrypted file stored within her neural cloud. The "gift" from RPK-16.M16A1再度确认了那份存储在心智中的加密文件。 ——RPK-16的“礼物”

BeakOnce we report back to those old geezers, we'll be done with our mission.回去跟那些老头交完差,我们的任务就结束了呢。

M16A1Yep.嗯。

BeakWhat are your plans?你接下来准备怎么做?

The motorbike rattles on as it travels down the bumpy road. The blurry horizon in the distance, where an unknown storm seems to be brewing, sways with the motion.摩托车剧烈颠簸着。 视野的尽头,混沌的地平线也随之摇摆,仿佛孕育着未知的风暴。

M16A1...Wait.……等。

BeakWhat?什么?

M16A1That's all I can do—wait. Wait for "her" to come. Wait for the coincidental or inevitable ending... Or should I say... wait for destiny.接下来能做的,只有等。 等待“她”的降临,等待偶然或必然的结局…… 或者说,等待……命运。

Beak frowns in confusion. She knows that any questions she asks will only be met with the usual silence.喙困惑地皱眉。 她知道即便再追问下去,身后的家伙也只会沉默,一如往常。

For the last time, M16A1 takes a deep breath. She closes her eyes and delves into the familiar space.最后一次,M16A1深深地呼吸。闭上眼,探入熟悉的空间。

M16A1Yes, there's no mistake. Ange is definitely in the Eastern Tower.……不会有错,安洁肯定在东塔。

M16A1My job is done here... Best of luck.我的任务已经完成了……祝你好运。

RO635...Got it.​……我知道了。

SystemAre you sure you want to [log out] from the Aeneas Conference Room? ...是否确认【登出】埃涅阿斯会议室? ……

You are logged out.登出完成。

Rumble... The dull explosions rumble on continuously. Avernus in the distance is doomed to fall into ruin. M16 looks through the window and watches it burn. Meanwhile, ST AR-15 has finally been reunited with RO and SOP-II.轰隆隆—— 沉闷的爆炸声连绵不断,远处的阿佛那斯已经注定了倒塌的命运。 M16望向窗外燃烧的阿佛那斯,AR15终于等到了RO和SOP2。

M16A1I'll see you in Frankfurt.我们法兰克福见。

The story in Berlin has come to an end, while the story in Frankfurt is only just beginning. This is going to be a sleepless night.柏林的故事结束了,法兰克福的才刚刚开始。 今夜注定无眠。

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