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EP 15.9 Quantum Fluctuations

EP 15.9 零态潮汐

28 chapters · 2316 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

"All The Lights in the Sky Are Stars" “天上的光芒全都是星星”

██/██/████. ███, ████.████年█月█日 ███ ████

“……”

I awaken upon an invisible mirror. The reflections layered within it do not show my face, only overlapping shadows.我从一面无形的镜上醒来。 重叠的镜中折射的并非我的面容，而是一层层相叠的影子。

—The trailing gown that drags along the ground in the garden of the girl named Lunasia.——名为“露尼西亚”的少女花园里身下曳地的长裙。

—The handguard gleaming in the rain, held by the tactical Doll named M4A1.——名为“M4A1”的战术人形雨夜里手中反光的护木。

—The currents and neural pathways reborn from rust, belonging to the Mastermind named Elisa.——名为“伊莱莎”的主脑铁锈中重生的电流与脉络。

And more, and more... ...They come like tides, surging again and again, then receding, pushing me back to the origin.还有，还有…… ……它们像潮汐，一次次涌来，又一次次退去，把我推回到原点。

I am Lunasia.我是露尼西亚。

I am also M4A1.也是M4A1。

Or perhaps, I am none of them. I am simply "myself".亦或，并非所有人。 我即是“我”。

Lunasia...Ah.……啊啊。

LunasiaSo this... is what you've been trying to tell me?这就是，你想告诉我的事吗？

CommanderDandelion?丹德莱？

Nothing but an ordinary human.只不过是个普通人。

CommanderWhere are we? How did we get here? I remember we were in the interrogation room on board the Elmo... Was it William's doing?这是哪里？我们为什么在这里？ 我记得我们明明在艾莫号的审讯室里……是威廉干的吗？

DandelionLike you, I know nothing about our current situation.我和你一样，对现状一无所知。

I help this person sit up. In the darkness, that familiar yet unfamiliar face rises and falls within my memory.我将这个人搀扶起来，黑暗之中，那熟悉又陌生的面庞，在我的记忆中反复沉浮。

Ordinary. Ordinary.普通。 普通。

What an... utterly ordinary person.真是……好普通的一个人。

Commander...How long have we been here?……我们在这里多久了？

DandelionMaybe a week, maybe a decade.可能一周，也可能十年了。

CommanderIs this really the time for stupid jokes?都什么时候了，别开这种低劣的玩笑。

Ordinary looks. Ordinary physique.普通的长相。 普通的体格。

Even their personality is so plain and unremarkable.连性格也是这样稀松平常。

There is nothing about them that stirs even the slightest interest.丝毫不能叫人产生一点其他的兴趣。

CommanderYou woke up before me?你比我先醒来？

DandelionYes.嗯。

CommanderDid you see our abductors?你看见抓我们来的人了吗？

DandelionI don't know who abducted us. All I know is that the last time this door opened, it was a handful of scientists working under William.我不知道是谁抓我们来的，我只知道上一次这扇门打开，是威廉手下的几个科研人员。

CommanderWilliam... What did they do?威廉……他们做了什么？

DandelionThey took me to the lab. After that, I don't know.把我带去实验室，然后我就不知道了。

...Only one thing.……只有这个不同。

...This one thing alone sets them apart from everyone else.……唯独只有这个和其他人不一样。

DandelionThe wound is here.伤疤在这里哦。

Even in the darkness, that burning gaze still pierces forth from those eyes.即便在黑暗之中，也依然灼热的视线，就从那双眼睛之中射出。

DandelionWanna see?要看吗？

This person's eyes shine as brightly as stars.这个人的眼睛，明亮地就像一对星星。

I cannot understand how such a pair of eyes could come into being in a world filled with lies, betrayal, and decay.我无法理解，在这样一个充斥着谎言，背叛，还有腐败的世界里，是怎样孕育出这样一双眼睛的。

Commander...No. We need to get you out of here and give you a check-up.……不用了。 现在必须立刻带你出去检查。

Just as I expected, they don't show the slightest reaction to my teasing. Even though they seem like such a warm and humorous person in my "memory".如我预想的一样，对这样戏谑的玩笑，这个人没有给予任何的反应。 明明，在“记忆”里，应该是个更加亲切和风趣的人才对。

CommanderCan you contact the Dolls?你能联系上人形们吗？

DandelionNo, the signal is completely jammed here.不能，这里的信号被完全屏蔽了。

The Commander gets off the bed, walks over to the door, and gives it a few light taps to get a feel of its thickness. For some reason, this behavior makes them seem endearingly child-like.指挥官站起来，走到门边，轻轻敲击了几下感受厚度。 那副样子，看起来就像个孩童一样惹人垂怜。

CommanderI can see outside through this crack!这里可以看见外面！

...Why is that?……究竟是为什么呢？

DandelionYou're right. Can we use it to escape?真的呢，我们可以用这个缝逃出去吗？

Why is it that someone so ordinary can obstruct little Bill again and again?为什么，这样一个普通的人，可以一次又一次阻挠小比尔？

CommanderLet me try.我试试。

Why is it that someone so ordinary can stand at the center of so many whirlpools, yet remain staunch and unwavering?为什么，这样一个普通的人，能够身处在如此多的漩涡中央，却不为所动？

DandelionOh...啊……

CommanderAre you okay?!你怎么了？！

Why...为什么……

DandelionCommander... just run... Leave me...指挥官……你快逃走吧…… 别管我了……

...Why is it that someone so ordinary can influence my memories, my actions, even my thoughts and emotions?……这样一个普通的人，能够牵扰着我的记忆，行动，乃至思维和情感？

CommanderGet on!快上来！

I want to know... the answer.我想要，知道答案。

██/██/████. ███, ████.████年█月█日 ███ ████

Clear VoiceSo, have you found your answer?所以，你得到答案了吗？

LunasiaThe Commander... is a brave soul. That's all they are. In different worlds, there are different endings. Like everyone else, they cannot escape death most of the time. Perhaps they were meant to become a hero, but this world has no need for heroes, and this era has no place for heroes.指挥官，是个勇敢的人。 也仅仅只是个勇敢的人。 在不同的世界，存在着不同的结局，和其他所有人一样，大多数时候，都难逃一死。 也许指挥官本该成为英雄，但这个世界不需要英雄，这个时代也并非属于英雄的故事。

Clear VoiceI have a simpler word.我有一个更简单的词。

Clear Voice"Idealist".“理想主义者”。

The Commander, Ange, and countless others like them.指挥官，安洁，还有无数的“他们”。

LunasiaWhat are you trying to say?你想说什么？

Clear VoiceThe power of a goddess does not entail omnipotence.女神的力量并不意味着无所不能。

The world... still belongs to them.世界，依然属于他们。

CommanderSo now... you are M4. The M4 that 16 has been searching for all the while... The M4... who once promised to return.所以现在……你是M4。 是16一直在寻找的……M4。 是……说着你会回来的M4。

LunasiaYes... the M4 who has returned to put an end to everything... It's me.是的……是回来结束这一切的…… M4。

The Commander looks at the girl before them. The sharp, thorn-like wariness they have been feeling dissipates in an instant, as though blown away by the wind. They recall the first time M4 took control of this body—how ST AR-15 recognized her right away.指挥官看着眼前的少女，直到刚才，还弥漫在自己周围的那种尖刺般的防护，一瞬间就像被风吹散了一样，消失地无影无踪。 脑海中，指挥官回想起第一次，M4降临到这具素体的时候，AR15只用了一瞬间，就判断出她身份的那件事。

This is what she must've felt.原来，就是这样的感觉。

Commander...I don't understand. I can't make sense of what you—and she—told me. What exactly was the bet between the two of you? Whether I can reach this place? Whether I can bring myself to kill you? Or whether I'll... give up?……我搞不明白，你，或者说她，你们说的话，已经快要让我无法理解了。 你们赌了什么？赌我能不能到达这里？赌我能不能下得了手杀了你？还是赌我……会不会放弃？

CommanderWhat is the final stone that forms the line for you in this game of Gomoku?帮你连成一线的最后一枚棋，到底是什么？

LunasiaThat isn't important, Commander. What matters is whether you can accept the outcome.这并不重要，指挥官。 重要的是，您是否能够接受这样的结果。

CommanderI can't.不能。

The Commander's answer comes without the slightest hesitation.指挥官的回答依然没有丝毫犹豫。

Commander...I've missed you, M4. The rest of AR Team has missed you too. But we didn't come here for personal feelings; we came for our mission. Even you... cannot stop me.……我很想你，M4，AR小队的大家也都很想你。 但我们到这里来，是为了我们的使命，而非个人的情感。 就算是你，也不能阻止我。

Lunasia closes her eyes, a calm smile on her face.露尼西亚阖上了眼，脸上是平静的微笑。

LunasiaI know.我知道。

CommanderWas that also within the possibilities you foresaw?这也在你看到的可能性之中？

LunasiaI didn't need to foresee it, Commander. You are my Commander, and I am your M4A1.我不需要去看，指挥官。 您是我的指挥官，而我是您的M4A1。

LunasiaI wouldn't be standing here in this moment if I didn't know you so well.如果我对您连这种程度的了解都没有，我就不会出现在这里。

LunasiaI know I cannot stop you. No matter what reason or excuse I give, I cannot break your resolve.我深知我无法阻止您，不论用什么样的理由和借口，都不能断绝您的决心。

LunasiaHowever...但……

Her expression turns somber in an instant.她的神态一瞬间变得严肃。

Lunasia...Do you have the resolve to pay the price?……您有承担代价的觉悟吗？

CommanderThe price?代价？

LunasiaIf killing William exacts a tremendous price... Even so, will you still go ahead without hesitation?倘若杀死威廉，会令您需要承担巨大的代价。 即便如此，您也不会放弃，依然义无反顾吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

The Commander answers without the slightest pause.指挥官没有丝毫犹豫。

Lunasia...I understand.……我明白了。

Lunasia slowly walks closer. She rises onto her toes, cupping the Commander's face in her hands. Those eyes—not truly her own—lock directly onto theirs.露尼西亚缓缓走近了指挥官。 她踮起脚来，用双手捧住了指挥官的脸，一双并不属于她的眼睛，直直地与指挥官对视。

Within them, the Commander sees many things.在她的眼中，指挥官看到了许多。

LunasiaI will help you complete this mission. But you must... do as I say.我会帮您完成这项使命。 但您一定要……按我说的做。

Commander...I don't understand. He's right inside. All you have to do is step aside and let me through. I can end everything.……我不明白。 他就在里面，你只需要让开路，让我进去。 我就可以结束一切。

LunasiaNo.不行。

Lunasia's gaze is unwavering.露尼西亚的目光十分坚定。

LunasiaYou don't understand... but this is not the way to solve the problem. I promise you... your wish WILL come true.您不明白……但这绝不是解决问题的方法。 我向您承诺，您一定……可以抵达希望的终点。

LunasiaBut not now.但不是现在。

The Commander does not want to accept such an absurd request. Be it Lunasia... or the being before them now who calls herself "M4A1"...指挥官并不想答应这听起来有些荒诞的要求。 不论是露尼西亚，或是此时眼前这个……自称为“M4A1”的存在。

Neither are the person they once were. Even though it's beyond the Commander's comprehension and imagination, they must accept the fact that...她们都已不是曾经的那个人，即便指挥官无法理解，无法共感，无法想象，也都要承认。

They are no longer ordinary "entities".她们，已经不再是一般的“存在”。

Commander...If this were Lunasia's request, I would probably ignore it. But...……如果这是露尼西亚的要求，我大概依然不会理会。 但……

CommanderI trust you, M4.我相信你，M4。

Hearing this, the girl's smile deepens. It is now bright and radiant, just like in their memories.听到这句话，那少女脸上的笑容更深了些许，一如过去回忆中般绚烂。

M4A1Thank you, Commander.谢谢你，指挥官。

CommanderWhat do I need to do?我要怎么做？

M4A1...It's simple. Lunasia already told you just now.……很简单，刚才，露尼西亚已经告诉过您了。

M4 lets go of the Commander's face and slowly steps back.M4松开了指挥官的脸，向后缓缓地退了几步。

M4A1First... You must witness... Lunasia's death.首先。 您需要见证——“露尼西亚的死亡”。

"New World" “新世界”

██/██/2064. At a hotel in the White Zone of Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 酒店

All kinds of advanced medical equipment are brought into the hotel's luxury suite.各种高级的医疗仪器，被送进了酒店的豪华套房内。

The doctors who enter with the equipment conduct a thorough series of examinations on the Commander. Throughout the entire process, a tall agent stands guard at the door, never leaving his post.带着仪器进入房间的医生们，为指挥官安排了一系列周密的身体检查。 而在此过程中，身形高大的特工全程守在门口一步不离。

Doctor...Strange. The wound on your left shoulder is very recent. What happened?……奇怪，左肩的伤很新，您做了什么吗？

CommanderI reopened it by accident while moving my body. I treated it myself. It's nothing serious.我活动身体的时候不小心把伤口崩开了。 自己处理了一下，不打紧。

When the doctor asks about the injuries inflicted by the Nytos, the agent lowers his head and presses a finger to his earpiece, as if reporting something. The Commander cannot hear what is being said.当医生问及被涅托伤到的地方时，特工低头按住耳麦像是汇报了什么，但指挥官听不见具体的内容。

DoctorI must remind you—strenuous activity is absolutely forbidden in your current condition. Your wounds require rest. Also, your blood pressure and certain transaminase levels are slightly elevated, likely due to fatigue.我必须提醒您，您现在的状态绝不适合剧烈活动。 伤口需要静养，另外，您的血压和部分转氨酶活性有点偏高，应该是疲劳所致。

The Commander nods silently.指挥官默默地点头。

During the rest of the examination, both the Commander and the doctors speak very little. All that can be heard is the quiet hum of medical instruments.在随后的检查中，无论他还是医生们都几乎一言不发，房间里只能听到仪器运作时的响动。

DoctorThere are no other issues. Please make sure to get proper rest.其他的方面没有问题，还请好好休息。

At last, after the long examination concludes, the doctors pack up their equipment and leave in an orderly manner.终于，在漫长的检查结束后，医生们将各类设备重新打包，随后有序地离开了。

The agent at the door conducts a final inspection of the room, checking even beneath the bed and behind the curtains.守在门口的特工负责在最后检查房间，他们连床底下和窗帘后的死角都没有放过。

Satisfied that nothing seems to be out of the ordinary, he closes the door behind him.在确认所有区域都没异样后，特工为指挥官关上了房门。

Commander...Phew.……呼。

The suite finally grows still. The Commander exhales, leans back on the sofa, and closes their eyes.宽敞的套房内终于恢复了安静，指挥官松了口气，靠在沙发上闭目养神。

Beep.滴。

At that moment, a tablet on the desk lights up.这时，放置在房间书桌上的一台平板亮起了光。

DandelionOur Commander is truly a VIP—staying in the most luxurious presidential suite in all of Frankfurt, with full medical services to boot. Did you notice the doctors? There's even a current professor from the Karolinska Institutet among them.我们的指挥官可真是贵宾，不仅住进了全法兰克福最豪华的总统套房，还能享受全套的医疗服务。 指挥官，你有注意到那些医生的身份吗？其中甚至有卡罗林斯卡学院的在职教授。

CommanderThanks to such capable doctors, my injuries were probably noticed. We need to accelerate our preparations.多亏这些厉害的医生，我被袭击的事应该是被察觉到了。 计划的准备，必须抓紧。

DandelionThings are progressing smoothly so far. Not long ago, your dear logistics officer successfully rendezvoused with 404 and M16.目前的进展还算顺利，不久前，你那位可爱的后勤官已经和404一起与M16成功汇合了。

CommanderHave them maintain radio silence and await further instructions for now.让她们暂时保持静默，等候消息。

Ding! Just then, the doorbell rings again—in a most untimely fashion.叮！ 就在这时，房间的门铃又一次不合时宜地响起。

Commander...Who is it?……谁？

The tablet goes dark the instant the doorbell rings. Dandelion's presence—and all traces of her intrusion—are erased in an instant.在门铃响起的刹那，平板瞬间熄灭。 丹德莱的身影以及它入侵的痕迹在极短的时间内被擦除。

The Commander walks to the door and activates the intercom.指挥官走到门前，打开了通讯器。

???Open the door, Commander. I came all this way just to see you.开门吧，指挥官，我是专程来看你的。

Through the peephole camera, they can see Havier standing alone outside. The stationed agent is nowhere in sight.指挥官通过猫眼摄像头，看到哈维尔一个人站在门口，留守的特工没有和他在一起。

The Commander opens the door and lets him in.指挥官打开门，让哈维尔走进房间。

HavierHow is it? Comfortable staying here? If anything's not to your liking, we've prepared other hotels.怎么样，住在这里还习惯吗？ 如果有什么不方便的地方，我们也准备了其他酒店。

Commander...No need. This is fine.……不用了，这里很好。

HavierI heard from the doctors that your injury is taking a while to heal? Take care of yourself, Commander. You are now a hero of all Frankfurt.我听医生说你的伤势拖了很久？ 要保重身体啊，指挥官，你现在可是整个法兰克福的英雄。

CommanderIt's nothing major. Thank you for your concern.只是一点小伤，谢谢你的关心。

HavierI hope you don't take offense at being forcibly brought back to the hotel. It was both at the Earl's request... and for your safety.关于把你强行带回来这件事，希望你不要责怪。 这既是来自爵士的委托，也是考虑到你的安全。

CommanderMr. Havier... you must have something more important to discuss, if you came all this way?哈维尔先生……您特意前来，应该是有更重要的事情要说吧？

Havier walks to the sofa and sits down, as if considering how to begin.哈维尔走到沙发前面坐下，像是在思考该怎样开口。

HavierRegarding your Gold Star medal... The Earl would like to award it to you in a more formal setting. ...In the company of other recipients.关于你的金星勋章…… 爵士希望在一个更加正式的场合正式授予。 ……和其他人一起。

Commander...Humph.……哼。

The Commander lets out a cold chuckle and says nothing more.指挥官冷笑了一声，没有再说话。

HavierI know it's asking a lot from you. But I believe you're perfectly aware... None of your actions will succeed without the Earl's support, . Individuals cannot resist the tide of history.我知道这对你来说是个不小的挑战。 但我想你应该也已经明白。 失去爵士的支持，你的一切行动都无法成功。 人力是无法阻挡大势的。

HavierFor your own sake—and for those around you—I hope you think carefully about what to do.不管是为了你自己还是身边的人，我希望你好好思考一下该怎么做。

...Havier could have conveyed this unpleasant message over a call. The fact that he has come in person is meant to show... sincerity.……哈维尔本可以在通讯中传达这件让他和指挥官都显得有些难堪的事。 他之所以亲自前来，是为了展现对指挥官的……诚意。

And yet, the Commander remains silent, their gaze still fixed on the White Zone streets outside the window.然而，指挥官依然始终保持着沉默，目光死死地盯着窗外的白区街道。

Havier...I've only had that Glenlivet once before. It was when IOP and Griffin established their partnership under the Earl's arrangement. You understand why the Earl has the bottle placed right here, don't you?……房间里的那种格兰威特，我只喝过一次。 那是在爵士的撮合下，IOP与格里芬达成合作的时候。 爵士特地把它放在这里，你应该明白其中的含义吧？

Outside, the streets are immaculate. Artificial clouds drift leisurely across a holographic blue sky. This is the underground White Zone, home to Frankfurt's political and business elites, as well as dignitaries from various nations.窗外的街道井井有条，用全息影像所制造出的云朵，正悠闲地漂浮于蔚蓝色的天幕上。 这里是位于地下的白区，法兰克福的政商要员以及各国的要员大多住在这里。

Unlike the devastated surface still awaiting reconstruction, this place remains pristine, barely touched by the war.与一片狼藉，亟待重建的地面上不同，这里的街道依旧保持着整洁有序，几乎没有在战争中遭受到多少破坏。

Commander...Mr. Havier. I'm very grateful for the 12 hours you bought me.……哈维尔先生。 我非常感谢你之前帮我争取到的十二个小时。

HavierI'm afraid I don't know what you're referring to, Commander, so I can't accept your gratitude. However... the young often have different ideas and beliefs than the older generation. Especially in times of change.我并不知道你在说什么，指挥官，所以恐怕没法接受你的感激。 不过……年轻人的想法，总是会和老一辈的不同，越是在变革的时代就越是如此。

Using his cane, Havier pushes himself to his feet.哈维尔用拐杖支撑着身体站了起来。

HavierI hope we'll get to sit and talk like this again, Commander. About anything.我希望我们还有机会像这样坐在一起聊天，指挥官。 不管是聊什么。

Commander...So do I.……我也希望。

The Commander falls into a long silence after Havier leaves. These days, they find themselves in an unusual position where they're unable to move freely as they once did.在哈维尔离开后，指挥官陷入了良久的沉默。 这段日子，指挥官罕见地陷入了一个难以像过去那样四处奔波的境地。

And such a position is well suited for thinking. Quiet, effective... thinking.这样的境地，很益于用作思考。 安静的，沉默的，有效的……思考。

DandelionOh my, don't tell me that old goat actually got to you?哎呀呀，你不会被那个老东西说动摇了吧？

The tablet lights up again. The Commander ignores Dandelion's teasing, continuing to mentally map out their next steps.平板重新亮了起来。 指挥官没有理会丹德莱的调侃，继续在脑海里规划接下来的行动。

Commander...Dandelion, give me an update on the progress of the "infiltration".……丹德莱，告诉我“入侵”的进度。

"Past The Infinite Darkness" “无尽的黑暗彼方”

Beep-beep. The encrypted channel chimes flatly.滴滴。 加密通讯频道的提示音单调地响起。

AR-18Commander, incoming comms request from the Earl.指挥官，是爵士的通讯请求。

The Commander falls silent for a moment, as if keeping their emotions in check.指挥官沉默了片刻，仿佛在压抑着自己的某种情绪。

CommanderPatch it through.接进来。

They straighten their uniform. The fatigue on their face is replaced by their usual composure. Turning to the terminal, a figure appears on the screen—familiar, yet somehow distant now.指挥官整理了下衣装，本来略显疲惫的脸上又恢复了一贯的镇静。 转向通讯器，屏幕上浮现出那个无比熟悉，此刻却又略显陌生的形象。

CommanderSir, do you have instructions?请问有什么指示……爵士？

EarlAllow me to congratulate you, Commander. You have brought honor to yourself and G&K in Frankfurt.我来恭喜你，指挥官。 在法兰克福，你为自己和G&K都取得了荣誉。

The Earl's voice is as steady as ever, betraying nothing.爵士的声音一如既往地平稳，听不出他的真实情绪。

Commander...Thank you. Are there any "details" regarding the mission that I should be aware of?……谢谢，那么关于任务，还有我需要知道的“信息”吗？

The Commander emphasizes the word "details". They are perfectly aware that the Earl would never call simply out of courtesy.指挥官加重了信息二字，他知道，爵士的联络绝不会是单纯的恭喜。

EarlYour mission is over, Commander. What more is there to know?任务已经结束了，指挥官。 你还想知道什么？

EarlOnce you return to Berlin, perhaps we can share a drink with Kryuger.等你回到柏林，我想我们可以再喝一杯，和克鲁格一起。

CommanderIs that so? But I don't think it's over.是吗？可我不认为我的任务已经结束。

EarlThe mastermind, Carter, is dead.幕后主使卡特将军已经确认身亡。

EarlHow could it not be over?怎么会没有结束？

Bam! The Commander slams their palm onto the console. The screen flickers from the impact.啪——！ 一声脆响，指挥官的手掌猛地拍在控制台上，震得屏幕上的影像都微微晃动。

The abrupt motion cuts the Earl off mid-sentence.这突兀的举动，粗暴地打断了爵士的阐述。

CommanderYou know exactly what I mean, Earl.你知道我在说什么，爵士。

CommanderAs long as Paradeus and William still live, this is not over.只要帕拉蒂斯和威廉还存在一天，这一切就永远不会结束。

EarlBut you have done your part, Commander.但你的任务结束了，指挥官。

The Earl's tone hardens.爵士加重了自己的语气。

EarlLeave the rest to me.剩下的事情，请交给我来处理。

Commander...And what will you do?然后呢？

CommanderAbsorb Paradeus? Recruit William? Whitewash everything he's done and pretend none of it happened?你打算将帕拉蒂斯收入囊中？ 把威廉也收入你麾下？ 不管他曾经做过什么，只要漂白一遍，就可以当做什么都没有发生？

EarlWatch your words, Commander.注意你的言辞，指挥官。

The Earl's brow finally furrows.爵士的眉头终于皱了起来。

EarlI can tolerate your emotional outbursts—for now. But I'd walked the battlefields long before your military career even began.我可以容忍你一时的情绪，但我踏上战场的时间，远比你的军人生涯久得多。

CommanderBut you haven't seen one in far too long! You no longer see the sacrifices on the battlefield!但你已经太久没有亲眼看过战场了！ 你已经看不见战场上的牺牲了！

The Commander's voice rises sharply, thick with the weight of blood and fire.指挥官的声音陡然拔高，声音中充满了血与火的气息。

CommanderThe ones who died because of the Iaso's Boxes, the ones used as test subjects by Paradeus!那些死于伊阿索之匣的平民，那些被帕拉蒂斯用作实验耗材的普通人!

CommanderDid they ever exist in your eyes?……在你的眼中，他们存在过吗？

CommanderWere they nothing but necessary sacrifices to you?还是说，这一切对你而言，都只是必要的代价？

CommanderWilliam's life is worth more than all of theirs, isn't it?一个威廉，比他们所有人的命加起来都有用，对吗？

EarlThe URNC is about to be formed. Oberstein and Carter will take the blame for everything.罗联即将成立，奥贝斯坦和卡特将军会为所有事件负责。

EarlThis is the greatest consolation we can offer the dead.这就是对牺牲者们最大的安抚。

EarlWould you ignite war in the coming age of peace? ...Commander?你想在即将到来的和平前夜，重新点燃战火吗？ ……指挥官？

CommanderThe dead don't argue as eloquently as you do.死去的灵魂不会像你一样巧舌如簧。

The Commander's voice turns ice-cold.指挥官的声音彻底冷了下来。

CommanderThe "peace" you speak of is built on lies and corpses—a collapsing castle in the air.你口中的和平，不过是建立在谎言与骸骨之上，一座摇摇欲坠的空中楼阁。

CommanderI will not accept that.我不会同意这样的解决方式。

CommanderNeither will the dead of Frankfurt.法兰克福逝去的亡灵们也不会答应。

EarlEnough.够了。

For the first time, anger surfaces in the Earl's expression.爵士的影像第一次出现了怒意。

EarlCommander, you are too young.你太年轻，指挥官。

EarlSo young... you think yourself invincible.年轻到……你认为自己无所不能。

EarlSo young... you forget who gave you the might to speak with such self-assurance.年轻到……你忘了是谁给了你这样说话的底气。

CommanderI may be young, but I've never forgotten what I'm fighting for.我虽然年轻，但我从未忘记自己为何而战。

The Commander straightens slowly, meeting the Earl's gaze without flinching.指挥官缓缓挺直了身子，锐利的眼神毫不畏惧的与愤怒的爵士对视着。

CommanderI am willing to fight and even give my life without hesitation.我随时可以战斗，也义无反顾去死。

CommanderBut Paradeus and William must face retribution for what they have done.但前提是，帕拉蒂斯和威廉必须被清算。

CommanderThere can be no compromise.绝对不能，就这样算了。

EarlKryuger's indulgence has made you forget your place.克鲁格对你的溺爱让你几乎忘记了自己的身份。

EarlIt's time you were reminded how the world works.看来，是时候提醒你这个世界的运行法则了。

Thunk. The screen goes dark. The call is cut.咚。 画面忽然消失，通讯被单方面地切断了。

The Commander releases their grip on the deformed sofa armrest and rubs their throbbing temples.指挥官松开因愤怒而紧握变形的扶手，揉了揉突突狂跳的太阳穴。

Just then—而与此同时——

Snap.——唰。

The Elmo's main power cuts out instantly. Emergency lights flicker twice... and die.艾莫号的主电源被瞬间切断。 应急灯只是闪烁了两下，也随之熄灭。

In a heartbeat, absolute darkness and silence engulf the command room.一霎之间，绝对的黑暗与死寂，如同深海的巨兽，吞没了整个指挥室。

AR-18Commander, the power systems are completely offline.指挥官，艾莫号的能源系统被彻底切断了。

AR-18Auxiliary power is locked by remote authority. We've lost control of the vehicle.备用电源被远程权限锁死，我们失去了对舰体的控制。

CommanderAnything else?还有其他状况吗？

AR-18...!……！

AR-18Every T-Doll manufactured by IOP has been forcibly shut down.指挥官，所有隶属于IOP制造的人形全部强制离线了。

AR-18I can't reach any of them.我联系不上任何一位IOP人形。

CommanderGet me Havier.帮我联系哈维尔。

CommanderAnd send a general call—assemble everyone we can still reach in the ops room.同时发布内部通讯，召集所有还能联系到的人形来作战室集合。

A holographic projection on the communicator flickers to life. Havier appears, his expression weary.移动通讯设备的全息投影再次亮起，哈维尔无奈的脸出现在微光中。

Havier...Commander. I wish we were meeting under better circumstances.……指挥官。 真希望我们不是在这种情况下见面。

CommanderSo you know what's happened.看来，你知道发生了什么。

Havier...The Nidhogg Protocol. Has Kryuger mentioned it to you?……尼德霍格协议，克鲁格跟你提起过吗？

CommanderThe what?什么？

HavierThe ultimate failsafe within the IOP-G&K framework. Once activated, all cooperation between IOP and G&K will cease. This protocol will shut down all IOP-made Dolls. It will forcibly revoke your command authority.一项在G&K与IOP合作框架下的最高权限协议。 一旦启动这个协议，IOP和G&K的合作就会全面终止。 所有IOP生产的人形会被强制停机。 你的指挥权限也会被即刻收回。

Commander...So it's been activated.所以，这个协议已经被启动了。

Not a question—just a statement. Havier sighs.这是一句平静的陈述，而非疑问。 通讯另一端传来一声惋惜的叹息。

HavierTechnically... I should've been the one to execute it.理论上……这个协议应该经由我来执行。

HavierI tried to contact you right after your call with the Earl.在你和爵士通讯结束后，我第一时间就想联络你。

HavierBut...但是……

CommanderThe Earl beat you to it and gave the order himself. ...Looks like I've properly pissed him off.爵士抢在你之前亲自下令了。 ……看来我真的让他非常恼火。

The silence on the other end of the line is answer enough.通讯另一端陷入了沉默，而此时的沉默就是最好的回答。

HavierI just hope you'll cool your head, Commander. I've watched you come this far, and I know how hard-won your achievements are. Considering the current situation, going back to the Neo-Soviet Union may be the best move now.我只是希望你能冷静点，指挥官。 我看着你走到今天，我很清楚你得来的成就有多么来之不易。 或许，现在的情况和局面，你选择回到新苏联才是正解。

CommanderEven if I have nothing left, I will never give up the hunt for William. Someone has to do it. And right now—that someone is me.就算一无所有，我也绝不可能放弃追杀威廉。 必须有人去做这件事。 而现在，我就是那个人。

HavierI don't want you doing anything foolhardy, especially when I can't help you. However... I can see that nothing I say will change your mind, just as nothing will change the Earl's. ...Take care, Commander.我不希望你做傻事，尤其在我无法帮助你的时候。 但是……恐怕我无法干涉你的决定，就如同我无法干涉爵士的决定。 ……保重，指挥官。

Only a handful of figures remain inside the ops room on board the Elmo, illuminated by the dim light of the systems that have been rebooted by bypassing remote control access. Squad 404, Task Force DEFY, Squad Hume, AR Team....艾莫号的作战室里，绕过远程控制权限唤醒的系统灯光勾勒出寥寥数个身影。 404，忤逆，休谟小队与AR小队……

Not even 20 Dolls. That's all that's left of the Elmo's fighting force.不到二十名成员，这就是艾莫号如今仅存的，也是全部的战力。

AR-18Commander, all the Dolls that can be contacted are gathered here.指挥官，所有能联系到的人形小队都在这里了。

The Commander nods, their gaze sweeping over each familiar face calmly.指挥官点点头，目光平静地扫过一张张熟悉的脸。

CommanderThe Earl has locked down all IOP Dolls and systems.爵士封锁了一切和IOP有关的人形和设备。

CommanderHavier suggests I return to the Neo-Soviet Union. Or talk things over with the Earl. To turn things around.哈维尔建议我返回新苏联，或是和爵士重新谈谈，也许事情还会有转机。

Moonlight spills through the viewport, casting cold shadows across the Commander's face. Their eyes burn with the resolve to see things through to the end.月光透过舷窗，在指挥官的脸上投下一片冰冷的阴影。 那双眼睛里，是早已预见终局的决然。

CommanderWe have lost all support. We stand against the entire world, against the outcome that's already been decided.现在，我们失去了所有的援助，和整个世界为敌，和既定的结局相悖。

CommanderBut I'm not going back.但是，我不会回去。

CommanderI will find William, and... eradicate Paradeus.我要找到威廉，然后……铲除帕拉蒂斯。

The Commander draws the Makarov that Nele had returned, chambers a round with a sharp click, and holsters it.指挥官将奈乐还回来的马卡洛夫抽出，清脆的上膛声在作战室内回响，随后将枪稳稳地别回腰间。

CommanderNo matter the cost. No matter the future. I'm doing this for those they've butchered.不计代价，不问未来。 只为了所有被他们残害的亡魂。

CommanderEven if it's a one-way trip to hell... I won't turn back.哪怕，这是是通往地狱的单程票。 我也不会下车。

Silence. Then the Dolls answer the Commander's declaration with resolve in their eyes.短暂的沉默后，回应的是一道道坚定不移的目光。

RO635The AR Team will always fight at your side. Even in hell.指挥官，AR小队永远和你并肩同行，哪怕前方是地狱，也一如既往。

AK-12I promised 15 we'd crush Paradeus. Save us a seat on that ride.我答应过15，要带她一起碾碎帕拉蒂斯，通往地狱的车票记得给我们也留出空位。

UMP45I can't let you run off to hell with your unsettled debt, so count us in too.我可不想看着你去地狱带走欠我们的账单，所以，就让我也一起吧。

AR-18Whatever your decision is, we stand with you.无论您的决定是什么，我们都支持您。

Stevens M520I said I would bear witness to your ending, so I will watch you as you journey to hell.我说过，我会见证你的结局，那么，就让我看看你是如何走向地狱的吧。

CommanderYou lot... This might be my last mission.你们……这可能真的是我最后一次任务了。

CommanderAnd... even if we win... there won't be any real victors.而且……即使赢了……也不会有真正的胜利者。

RO635Then we must make sure the operation plan is watertight.那么，作战计划必须万无一失才行。

AK-12Haha. Hell's already pretty overpopulated. Let's send them ahead.呵呵，地狱已经很拥挤了，抓紧把他们送过去吧。

Watching the Dolls discuss how they should proceed, the Commander know what this signifies. Trust—and a vow to live and die together.看着下方的已经开始商讨战术的人形们，指挥官明白。 这代表着信任，和生死相随的承诺。

...Near the Stasi headquarters.……斯塔西大楼附近。

UMP45Commander, Styx's signal disappeared in the White Zone This is the Stasi headquarters. I suspect she's gone underground.指挥官，斯提克斯的讯号消失在了白区。 这里是斯塔西的总部大楼。 我推测她应该是进入了地下。

指挥官地下……

AR-18Commander, the underground is part of the White Zone. The Stasi's intelligence servers are located below the surface... AK-12 has been there before.指挥官，地下是白区的范围。 斯塔西的情报服务器就在白区的地下……AK-12曾经进去过。

Commander45 and 9, handle the access.45、9，权限破解就交给你们了。

UMP45No problem, but I'll need to manually maintain the breach as the system requires real-time authentication. We'll have to stay topside where the signal is stable while you infiltrate the building.没问题，但斯塔西大楼的权限需要实时验证，我必须持续进行校对。 我和9需要尽量留在信号良好的地带，在你们彻底潜入前，我们会优先坚守外围。

Under UMP45's interference, the Stasi's security collapses momentarily and the doors open.在UMP45的干扰下，斯塔西的安保权限暂时被破解，大门的防卫机制瞬间瘫痪。

With a nod, the Commander leads the team into the elevator.指挥官点点头，带领着剩下的人员走入电梯。

CommanderI'm counting on you for the rest of the operation... Catch you later.后续的任务也拜托你们了，45、9。 我们……之后再见。

UMP9 rushes forward and gives the Commander a bear hug before running back to join UMP45.UMP9冲过来大大拥抱了指挥官，之后笑着跑回UMP45的身边。

UMP9Stay safe, Commander!指挥官也要注意安全哦。

UMP45Heh. We've done plenty of legwork for you, Commander. What's one more thing?呵呵，你麻烦我们的次数可不差这一次了，指挥官。

The heavy metal doors slowly close, leaving the UMP sisters on the other side.厚重的金属门缓缓合上，将UMP姐妹的身影隔绝在外。

UMP45Now then, shall we get to work? I don't want to miss the final showdown.那么，我们也开工吧？我可不想缺席最后的大决战。

UMP9You bet!好耶，大决战！

...White Zone. ...Stasi Data Center Sector.……白区。 ……斯塔西数据中心区域。

AK-12Commander.指挥官。

CommanderWhat is it?有什么新的发现？

AK-12This... is the Bee Sting System's data center.这里是……蜂针系统的数据中心。

The Commander stares blankly at the countless servers around them, unable to grasp it at first.指挥官一时间没有理解这句话的全部含义，只是有些呆愣地看着身边无数台服务器组成的数据中心。

CommanderBee Sting? This is the server hub for the Bee Sting System?蜂针？这里就是蜂针系统的服务器所在地？

AK-12...That certainly explains a lot of things.……印证了一些猜想。

In an instant, countless clues come together inside the Commander's head, forming into a cold, harsh truth.瞬间，无数线索在指挥官的脑海中汇聚、碰撞，最终形成了一个清晰而残酷的答案。

CommanderSo that's it...……原来如此。

CommanderThe Stasi... has been working with Paradeus all along.斯塔西……一直和帕拉蒂斯有合作。

CommanderNo wonder their intel on Paradeus was so accurate...难怪他们关于帕拉蒂斯的情报如此准确……

CommanderWhich means Styx—那么斯提克斯……

???Oh? Looking for me, Commander?哎呀，在找我吗？指挥官。

Metal spikes erupt from behind a column and come hurtling towards the Commander's group.数支尖锐的金属尖刺从面前的柱子后穿出，向指挥官一行袭来。

ST AR-15Humph.哼。

ST AR-15 raises her weapon and shoots down all the incoming projectiles. But more metal spikes coming flying straight toward the Commander from the pillar on the opposite end.AR-15抬手开枪直接将飞来的金属尖刺全数打掉。 然而从反向的柱子后也有几枚金属尖刺向指挥官的命门袭来。

Clang-clang-clang. AK-15 steps forward and intercepts all the metal spikes with her bare hands. They don't leave even left a scratch on her.叮叮叮。 AK-15不动声色的向前一步，伸手将所有金属尖刺悉数挡下，这些尖刺甚至没在她的素体上留下任何伤痕。

AK-15...Show yourself.……出来。

???Ooh~ You really are the ace of Task Force DEFY. Impressive.哦~真不愧是忤逆小队的王牌，真是厉害啊。

Styx slowly steps out from the shadows behind the pillar, followed by several black-and-white Nytos. She idly toys with the strange, shimmering whip in her hand.斯提克斯从柱子后的阴影中缓缓走出，跟着她的还有几名黑白色的涅托。 她把玩着手中散发着异样光彩的长鞭。

StyxCommander, I didn't expect you to actually come.指挥官，没想到你还是来了。

StyxHowever, Father has more important matters to attend to. He has no time to entertain an uninvited guest.不过，父亲大人有重要的事情要做。 可没时间招待不体面的客人。

AK-15You all, go.你们走。

Gr G11...No, that won't do.……不，不行。

Gr G11, who has been tense until now, somehow regains her composure. The usual drowsiness in her eyes is gone, replaced by an uncharacteristically cold edge.一直有些紧张的G11不知何时恢复了平静，平日里睡眼惺忪的眼神此时也透露出不常见的冷酷。

Gr G11I-if she's guarding this place, then... there must be someone even stronger further below. At least... that one called Morridow... she's definitely stronger than her.既，既然这家伙守在这里，说明下，下面肯定还有更厉害的家伙。 起，起码……那个叫默莉朵的……就比她厉害多了。

Gr G11You're the strongest among us. It's way too early for you to clock out... I-I'll stay behind.你是我们当中最厉害的，离你下班的时候还早得很呢……我，我留下好了。

CommanderGr G11...G11……

Gr G11...When that idiot 416 gets back, I'm going to give her an earful. But before then, I need to do something that'll make even her impressed.……416，等那家伙回来，我要，好好骂她一顿。 要趁现在，做点，让她都觉得佩服的事才行。

Gr G11Besides... the first villain to show up is usually the weakest one, right?而且……一般第一个出场的反派，都是最弱的哦？

StyxBrat... you think you can stop me?小不点……就凭你想拦住我？

The eerie whip slices through the air with a sharp crack, lashing straight toward Gr G11.诡异的长鞭发出破风的声音凌厉地抽向G11。

But what counters it is a violent barrage from ST AR-15.但迎接它的依旧是AR-15狂暴般的弹雨。

ST AR-15Ha... Fine. I'll stay too.哈……好，我也留下。

Gr G11Tsk... You're ruining my badass moment...哎……居然抢我耍帅的机会……

ST AR-15Leave this to us, Commander.这里就交给我们吧，指挥官。

CommanderRight. I'm counting on you.嗯，拜托你们了。

ST AR-15 steps forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Gr G11.AR15向前一步与G11并肩而立。

Gr G11Whatever... Let's... make this quick, okay? The sooner we're done, the sooner I can catch a break...算了……那就……速战速决吧？ 我想早点休息……

Click. ST AR-15 swaps magazines with crisp efficiency.咔嚓，AR-15干脆利落的换上了新的弹夹，

ST AR-15Of course.当然。

...Deeper within the White Zone.……白区，更深处。

AR-18Please don't worry, Commander. Gr G11 and ST AR-15 are both Griffin elites. Mere Nytos won't be enough to overwhelm them.请放心，指挥官。 G11和AR15小姐都是格里芬的精英。 区区涅托不足以让她们陷入困境。

The Commander nods. The plan had already accounted for Paradeus interference, but the early appearance of someone like Styx means the enemies ahead will be even more formidable...指挥官点点头，虽然计划已经提及了会有帕拉蒂斯的阻挠，但没想到斯提克斯这样的战力会如此早的出现，那么接下来的敌人一定……

AR-18In addition, we just intercepted a piece of key intel. About the final step of Project Valkyrie...另外，刚刚截获了一则重要情报。 是关于瓦尔基里计划的最后一步。

CommanderThe final step?最后一步？

AR-18A surgery. The final surgery.一台手术，最后的手术。

AR-18Everything they need is now in place.帕拉蒂斯需要的一切准备都已经完成了。

AR-18Commander, UMP45 and UMP9's operation has encountered resistance. They may need more time.指挥官，UMP45和UMP9的任务遭到阻碍，可能还需要一些时间。

CommanderUnderstood. Patch their comms directly into my channel.嗯，让她们把通讯直接接入我的频道。

Deep within the White Zone, a narrow corridor stretches into darkness. There are no forks, only a sealed metal door at the far end.白区深处，一条狭窄的走廊延伸至黑暗的尽头。 这里没有任何岔路，唯一的出口，就是尽头那扇紧闭的金属大门。

AR-18Commander... that's...指挥官……这里……

Before she can finish, darkness suddenly falls.话音未落，黑暗突兀地降临。

AR-18Electronic warfare! All units, defensive measures.是电子战！各单位注意防护。

Bramedb...!……！

AK-12Heh... Finally, a guest.呵呵，总算等到客人了。

AK-12, already cloaked, intercepts Bramedb's electronic attack and instantly drives her blade toward her.早已开启隐身模式的AK-12拦截了布拉梅德的电子战讯号，并第一时间将手中的利刃刺向布拉梅德。

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

With infrared vision, AN-94's gunfire has already locked onto the target. Bramedb leaps back, evading the barrage, retreating to the standard Nytos lying in ambush near the door.红外视觉的辅助下，AN94的枪口也早已锁定了目标。 布拉梅德几个跃身，暂时躲开了AN94的火力覆盖，回到了埋伏在门口的普通涅托们的身旁。

AK-12Hmm, looks like it's our turn to shine. Commander, leave this to me and 94.嗯，看来按照惯例，这里是我们表现的时候了。 指挥官，这里就交给我和94吧。

AN-94...Keep our Commander safe.……保护好“我们的”指挥官。

AK-15 nods, her gaze unwavering.AK15点了点头，目光坚毅。

AK-12 lightly fistbumps AK-15's chest armor as a wordless farewell.AK12也轻轻锤了下AK-15的胸甲，算是做了告别。

Bramedb does not stop them. She simply watches as the Commander's group advances down the corridor ahead.布拉梅德没有阻拦，只是静静地看着指挥官一行走进了前方的通道。

AK-12Bramedb, you seem more pliant than the rumors suggest. I thought you'd try to interfere.布拉梅德，你比传闻中似乎要老实许多。 我还以为你会尝试妨碍一下。

BramedbDon't misunderstand, AK-12. Opportunities to have some fun with DEFY alone don't come often. And interfere? Why would I do something so gentle?别误会，AK-12，能够单独和忤逆玩的机会可不多。 而且……妨碍？我为什么要做那么温柔的事？

Bramedb stretches, then licks her lips.布拉梅德活动了下身体，又舔了舔自己的嘴唇。

BramedbI'd really like AK-15 to see the way you kill yourselves later.真想让AK-15也看到不久后你们自杀的样子。

AK-12's eyes snap open.AK-12猛地睁开了眼睛。

AK-12Now that sounds more like what I've heard. In that case... I hope you can last long enough for this to be fun.这才符合我听说的嘛，那么…… 希望你能撑得久一点。

Beyond the shattered doors, the battlefield expands into a massive laboratory.跨过大门的残骸，两处战场已经延伸至内部的巨大实验室中。

AR-18Commander, according to intel, the final surgery of Project Valkyrie is taking place here. But it seems Styx and Bramedb aren't the only ones present.指挥官，根据所有情报推测，瓦尔基里计划的最后一台手术就在这里进行。 但这里似乎并不是只有斯提克斯和布拉梅德。

A familiar figure descends from above.一个熟悉的身影从空中缓缓落下。

MorridowWe meet again, Commander.又见面了，指挥官。

As she makes her entrance, a wave of black and white Nytos come pouring in from every corridor. Despair tightens around the throat of the small and hopelessly outnumbered squad.伴随她出现的，是四周通道中涌出的，密密麻麻、无法数清的黑色与白色身影——涅托。 绝望的氛围似乎瞬间扼住了所有人的咽喉。只有数人组成的队伍，面对的却是远超自身数量的兵力。

MorridowIsn't your party a bit too small? What, has the great Griffin already disbanded?来的人是不是太少了点？怎么，大名鼎鼎的格里芬，解散了？

The Commander's expression does not change. Their gaze doesn't even linger on Morridow. It passes straight through her, locking onto the deeper corridor behind her—the man is down there.指挥官的表情没有一丝改变，目光甚至没有停留在默莉朵身上。 那眼神越过了她，死死地盯着她身后更深处的通道——那个人，就在那里。

Morridow thinks she understands this Griffin Commander hailed as a "hero". Brave, composed, kind... Every positive adjective can be used to describe them—just like Angelia.默莉朵自认为了解这位被称为“英雄”的格里芬指挥官。 勇敢、沉稳、善良……所有正面的词汇都可以用在这个人身上——一如她曾经见过的那位安洁莉娅。

But the Commander has changed. Those eyes are filled with raw, unmasked hatred and murderous rage.但现在，眼前的这个人，却已经变了。 那是一种她从未见过的眼神，充满了赤裸裸的、不加掩饰的杀意与仇恨。

Commander...You done?……你说完了？

The Commander speaks quietly, but the words chill even a veteran like Morridow.指挥官缓缓开口，声音不大，却让身经百战的默莉朵感到不寒而栗。

CommanderGo.动手。

The moment the command is given, AK-15 launches forward like a shell.话音刚落，指挥官身旁的AK-15便犹如炮弹般轰向默莉朵。

Her punch crashes down like a battering ram.势大力沉的一拳，犹如攻城锤般砸下。

MorridowTsk...!啧……！

Morridow barely manages to block the attack with her mechanical claws.默莉朵用自己的机械臂爪死死挡在身前，勉强挡住了这一击。

AK-15 pivots instantly, her kick slamming into Morridow, whose mechanical claws are just a little too slow to deflect it properly. Even though the kick does not land with full force, it's enough to send her flying.AK-15瞬间侧身回旋，一记鞭腿抽在了默莉朵的身上，默莉朵的机械臂慢了一步，虽然有所卸力，依旧被这一腿击飞出去。

AK-15 glances back at the Commander, awaiting their order.AK-15回头看看指挥官，似乎在等待指挥官的判断。

CommanderKill her.宰了她。

AK-15Understood.是。

Just as AK-15 locks onto her target—而就在AK-15将注意力锁定在飞出去的默莉朵身上时。

Whoosh.唰。

A flash of white moves faster than sound, lunging from the shadows toward the Commander like a phantom, only to be driven back by a roaring shotgun blast.一抹白色的优雅身影比声音更快，如鬼魅般从角落中冲向指挥官，却被呼啸而至的霰弹轰击逼退。

Stevens M520Humph. Paradeus rats—think you can strike now that AK-15 is occupied? You really don't take me seriously enough.哼，帕拉蒂斯的老鼠，以为没了AK-15就能得手？ 还真不把我放在眼里啊。

Stevens M520Is now the time to make our entrance, Commander?指挥官，到我们出场了吧？

CommanderAll yours. Stevens M520, AR-18... send that scurrying white rat to hell.交给你们了。 史蒂文斯520，AR-18…… 去送那个蹦来蹦去的白老鼠下地狱。

AR-18Roger that.遵命。

CommanderRO, SOP, clear the path forward.RO，你和SOP帮我开辟前进的道路。

RO635Yes, Commander!是！

M4 SOPMOD IINo problem! I've been itching to tear them apart!!没问题！我早就想把她们撕成碎片了！！

The sound of gunfire, explosions, and tearing metal weave together into a chaotic cacophony as the laboratory becomes a merciless grinder. At first, the Dolls manage to hold the line with their excellent performance on the battlefield.激烈的枪声、爆炸声、金属撕裂声混杂在一起，将巨大的实验室变成了无情的绞肉机。 得益于人形们精湛的战术素养，战局最初一度僵持。

But the overwhelming numbers cannot be overcome by skill alone. One by one, they are wounded. One by one, they fall. Each pushes their frame and neural cloud to the limit.但数量上的绝对差距，依旧是一道难以靠“精英”二字就能逾越的鸿沟。 不断有人形负伤，不断有人形倒下，每个人形都在压榨素体和心智的全部潜能。

Yet there's seemingly no end to the waves of incoming enemies.然而，敌人的浪潮无穷无尽。

A black Nyto slips through and strikes at the Commander's flank.一名脱离了火力网的黑色涅托如鬼魅般出现在指挥官侧翼，挥舞着利刃刺向他的上身。

Black Nyto A...!……！

A hand appears and catches the blade barehanded, sending sparks flying.一只手凭空出现，徒手抓住了涅托闪着寒光的利刃，火花四溅。

M4 SOPMOD IIGRAAAH!!嘎嗷！！

With a twist of her wrist, SOP-II rips the Nyto's arm clean off.SOP反手一拧，将涅托的整条手臂连根扯下。

She kicks it away before riddling it with bullets.一脚将其踹飞，另一只手的突击步枪瞬间将其打成了筛子。

M4 SOPMOD IIDon't you dare come near the Commander, you trash—!休想靠近指挥官！你们这些垃圾——！

Squelch! Another white Nyto's blade pierces through her shoulder from behind.噗呲—— 另一名白涅托的利刃悄然从背后贯穿了她的左肩。

White Nyto B...Go to hell.……死吧。

M4 SOPMOD IIYoubastardyoubastardyoubastardyoubastard!……你这家伙，你这家伙，你这家伙，你这家伙——！

White Nyto B...?!……！？

SOP-II whirls around and headbutts her attacker right in the face.SOP猛地转身，用尽全力一记头槌狠狠砸在白涅托的脸上。

Then she bites into her throat, and with a blood-curdling crunch, tears it apart.顺势张口咬住了对方的脖颈，在一阵令人牙酸的撕扯声中，将涅托的脖子硬生生扯断。

More Nytos swarm her, blades plunging into her frame.更多的涅托涌了上来，数把利刃同时捅进了她的身体。

NytosGo to hell...! Die!去死……！去死！

But she does not stop. She doesn't even slow.——但，SOP的动作却没有停止，甚至没有半分迟缓。

She grabs their weapons and snaps them with a furious howl, then pummels the Nytos with the blunt weapons. Even as her body becomes a pincushion, she does not fall back.她用双手分别抓住几名涅托的武器，在一声怒吼中将它们全部折断，再将断裂的武器当做钝器，疯狂地砸向敌人。即使身体被扎得如同刺猬，她也依旧没有后退。

Not a single step.一步都没有。

M4 SOPMOD IILouder... LOUDER! HAHAHAHA!大声点…… 再大声一点啊！哈哈哈哈！

RO635SOP-II!SOP！

RO-635 fends off the enemies close to her and tries to reach SOP-II...RO-635击退身侧的敌人，想冲过去支援。

But SOP-II is pierced through the chest and collapses limply to the floor.但SOP却在又一次重击后，被数道机械利刃穿透胸膛，无力地跪倒在地。

Morridow appears behind her, retracting her mechanical claw.默莉朵的身影出现在她身后，抽回了机械爪。

MorridowHumph, what a squealer.哼，叫的真欢。

MorridowI'm not letting anyone through to disturb Father...!我可不会放你们去找父亲大人……！

A gust of force strikes from the side—Morridow dodges out of reflex. Just in time to avoid the mangled white Nyto thrown toward her.一股巨大的风压从侧面袭来，默莉朵下意识地闪避。 飞来的是已经被打的不成形状的白色涅托。

AK-15 follows with a kick, destroying Morridow's mechanical claw before she can steady herself.默莉朵还未稳住身形，AK-15的飞踢再次赶到，直接将默莉朵的机械臂踢断。

AK-15Going somewhere?你想去哪。

AK-15 glances at SOP-II, who is struggling to stand. After a moment of silent deliberation, she decides against pursuing Morridow further. Instead, she plants herself in front of SOP-II, holding the line against the swarm.AK-15看了一眼还在挣扎站起来的SOP，沉默了片刻，没有选择继续追击又躲藏在涅托中的默莉朵，而是挡在了SOP的面前，与密密麻麻的涅托们展开战斗。

M4 SOPMOD IICough... I-I can handle it... cough...咳咳……不，不用管……咳咳。

With AK-15 repelling most of the Nytos, a brief opening appears toward the operating theater.借着AK-15挡住大部分涅托的机会，前往手术室通道短暂的形成了真空带。

RO635Commander! The path is clear!指挥官！通往手术室的通道已经压制住了！！

CommanderGood.好。

Standing at the entrance of the passage, the Commander turns around to look back. The lab is now a hellish sight.指挥官站在通道入口，回头望去。 整个实验室已经化为地狱。

SOP-II is trying to stand with broken legs. AK-15 is fighting both Morridow and countless Nytos alone. RO635 takes damage while covering the Commander's approach to the passage entrance. AR-18 and Stevens M520 are still battling hard at the other end of the lab... All this was started because of HIM.纵使腿部素体折断，却依旧想要站起来的SOP；单独对战默莉朵，同时被几乎数不过来的涅托包围的AK-15；以及为了掩护指挥官到达通道处受到不少伤害的RO；还有在实验室另一端浴血奋战的AR-18和史蒂文斯520…… 而这一切，都因“他”而起。

CommanderRO, stay and help the others.RO，去帮大家吧。

RO635Commander! We don't know what's ahead—指挥官！前方还不确定是否安全！

CommanderIt's okay. You've done enough. I'll finish this.不必了。你们做的已经足够多了，接下来，由我来结束这一切。

The Commander looks at RO. This usually sentimental Doll seems to be struggling to find the words to express her feelings.指挥官看向RO，那名平日里似乎有些多愁善感的人形，此时却似乎无法很好表达自己的感情。

RO635We... we'll wait for you.我……我们……等您回来。

Commander...Right. Hopefully we'll get to...嗯，希望我们还可以……

CommanderGo home together.一起回家。

A promise that will never come true.一句永远无法实现的谎言。

The Commander unlocks the safety on their handgun. They advance toward the operating theater without looking back.指挥官打开手枪保险，不再回头，警惕地朝着手术室的方向而去。

Behind them, RO635 stands stalwartly at the choke point, blocking the entrance with her petite frame.在他身后，RO毅然回头，用自己娇小的身躯堵在了通道的入口。

In the face of another wave of Nytos, she readies all the weapons and explosives she is carrying.面对重新聚集奔涌而来的涅托，亮出了身上所有携带的武器和爆炸物。

RO635...Now, count up your sins!——那么，来细数你们的罪恶吧！

The Commander goes down the passage filled with smoke and littered with corpses, then kicks open the door at the end. The lab reeks of disinfectant and blood. The man has his back to the Commander as he slams his fists angrily on the operating table.穿过尸骸与硝烟铺就的通道，指挥官一脚踹开了那扇通往终点的门。 实验室里，刺鼻的消毒水味混杂着血腥气。那个身影正背对着指挥官，愤怒的锤击着手术台。

WilliamWhy... why did it fail?!为什么……为什么会失败！

WilliamIt should have been flawless! Why won't you respond?!应该是完美无缺的才对！为什么不回应我！！

William. On the table lies a familiar figure, but she appears to be utterly lifeless.是威廉。 手术台上，躺着熟悉的身影，但此时却毫无气息。

WilliamWhere did it go wrong... Should I have done the wedge differently...?是哪个环节有了问题……还是需要别的楔子……？

William paces over to a chair and slumps into it. He grabs his hair in despair. That face. That expression. He behaves as if all creatures big and small must obey him.威廉踱步到椅子旁，脱力的坐下，有些崩溃的揪着自己的头发。 那张脸，那身衣服，那个仿佛世间万物都该听从自己的表情。

It's nauseating. Aggravating. Infuriating. The Commander's last remaining shred of reason snaps in a blaze of hatred.令人作呕，令人不快，令人怒火中烧。 仇恨的烈焰瞬间烧尽了指挥官最后一丝名为“理智”的缰绳。

Commander...William.……威廉。

William looks up.听到门口指挥官的动静，威廉抬起头。

WilliamYou are—你是……

Bang! Bang! Bang! No words. No verdict.砰！砰！砰！ 没有对话，没有审判的台词。

Only gunfire spews from the Commander's Makarov.回应威廉的，只有指挥官手中马卡洛夫喷吐的火舌。

Pling!叮！

But the bullets are deflected mid-air by two black Nytos that appear out of nowhere.然而，子弹却停在了半空中，被两道凭空出现的黑色涅托用利刃格开。

Bang-bang-bang-bang!砰砰砰砰——！

The Commander reloads without pause, then keeps firing relentlessly at the parts of William's body that the Nytos cannot defend.指挥官没有丝毫停顿，冷静地战术换弹，继续朝着涅托防护的死角倾泻火力，每一枪都精准地瞄向威廉暴露出的肢体。

Bullets whizz through the air, grazing William.子弹呼啸着，擦过威廉的耳畔，撕裂他的衣角。

One of the Nytos throws herself over him to shield him completely, while the other lunges at the Commander with her sharp blades.一名涅托为彻底保护威廉，干脆完全挡在了他的身前，另一名则挥舞利刃冲向指挥官。

Roll, shoot, dodge. The Commander fights with everything they have, pushing their human body to its very limit, but is still overcome by the black-clad figure.翻滚，射击，躲避。 指挥官用尽了人类躯体的极限，但依旧被那道黑影抓住了破绽。

Their pistol is knocked out of their hand, and they're pinned securely to the cold hard ground.手枪被击飞，整个人被死死地按在冰冷的地面上。

WilliamWhat a nuisance.碍事。

William kicks the Nyto shielding him aside impatiently. He slowly climbs to his feet, walks over, and peers down at them.威廉不耐烦地踢了一脚依旧挡在身前的黑涅托，缓缓起身，踱步到指挥官面前，居高临下地看着他。

WilliamYou came to kill me? You shouldn't have any Dolls left.你是来杀我的？你应该没有人形了才对。

He pulls out the Commander's communicator and scrolls through it.威廉拿出指挥官掉落的移动终端，随意翻看着。

WilliamAh... I see. A handful of non-IOP stragglers. But you honestly think you could come after me with just this lot? That's a bit insulting, don't you think?哦……原来是这样，还有一些非IOP制造的漏网之鱼啊。 不过，就凭这么几个人，是不是有些太小看我了？

WilliamI've always been interested in you. Care to discuss the "new world" with me?我其实一直对你有兴趣，或许你也想和我聊聊“新世界”的话题？

CommanderI'd love to hear what your corpse has to say about that.等你死后，我会好好听你的尸体怎么说。

The Commander looks up defiantly, the fire still burning in their eyes.指挥官抬起头，眼中是未曾熄灭的火焰。

WilliamHumph. And how are you going to kill me? With those broken Dolls of yours?哼，就凭你和这几个残破的人形吗？

WilliamYou're nothing but vermin feeding off my brilliance. You've won a handful of honors and achievements, and now you consider yourself my equal?不过是寄生在我光辉之下的虫豸，赢得了些许荣誉和成绩，你就认为与我是平起平坐的了吗？

William walks toward the doorway with open disdain. Moments later, a white Nyto—her body devastated yet still capable of movement—steps in and hands him something.威廉不屑地走向门外，片刻后，一个遭受了毁灭性打击、却依然能够行动的白色涅托走了进来，将一样东西交给他。

William takes it casually, weighs it in his hand twice, then tosses it at the Commander's feet.威廉随手接过，颠了两下，丢在指挥官面前。

It's a battered, bloodstained loudspeaker—taken from RO635 from not long ago. It's now warped beyond recognition, smeared with enough blood to tell the story of the brutal fight its owner has just endured.那是一个变形的、沾满污血的喇叭——才分别不久的RO635的扩音器。 只不过，这个喇叭现在变形的不成样子，上边沾染的污血也足以证明它的主人刚才经历了怎样激烈的战斗。

WilliamYour little hero let's-pretend ends here, Commander. I don't have time to keep playing games with you. She's waiting for me.你的英雄游戏该结束了，指挥官。 我可没时间陪你一直玩下去，“她”还在等我。

The Commander breaks free from the black Nyto's restraint, picks up the damaged loudspeaker, and carefully wipes away the grime with their sleeve.指挥官挣脱黑涅托的钳制，捡起那个有些破损的喇叭，用袖口轻轻擦拭着上边的脏污。

They clip it behind them, then retrieves the communicator William had thrown aside. Nearly all Dolls are offline.指挥官将喇叭别在身后，捡起被威廉丢在地上的终端，几乎所有的人形都已经离线。

CommanderRO... SOP-II...RO……SOP……

Beep... A final, faint signal crackles through the comms.滴滴…… 通讯耳机中传来最后的、微弱的呼叫。

UMP9Uh... this is 9, Commander. Mission... accomplished... But in order to cover me... 45 just...啊啊……这里是9，指挥官。 任务……任务完成了…… 不过，45姐为了掩护我，刚刚先……

UMP9's voice is broken, uneven. She's clearly in bad shape.UMP9的声音从通讯设备中传来，断断续续，听的出来，她的状态也并不好。

UMP9I'm... on the rooftop now, Commander. The enemy will reach me soon. Heh... looks like we missed the final showdown after all...我现在……在大楼顶端，指挥官，不过马上就要被敌人追上了。 呵呵，看来我们还是错过大决战了……

CommanderNo, 9.没有的，9。

CommanderWe've been fighting together all along.我们一直在一起战斗。

UMP9...Hehe. That's exactly what 45 said.……嘿嘿。 45姐刚才也是这么和我说的。

The sound of a door being stormed and the chaos that ensues can be heard from her end.激烈的砸门声和嘈杂声音从9的那端传来。

UMP9Alright... this is it, Commander... I'll leave the rest... to you.好了，那就这样吧，指挥官…… 剩下的，都交给你了哦？

CommanderSure. Leave it to me.嗯，交给我吧。

The connection cuts out, and the final signal vanishes. The world falls completely silent.通讯挂断，最后一个信号也消失了。 世界，彻底安静了下来。

WilliamHahahahahahaha...哈哈哈哈哈哈哈……

William walks back over, patting the Commander's shoulder like an old friend.威廉走回到指挥官的身旁，像老朋友一样拍了拍指挥官的肩膀。

WilliamWhat's wrong? Have you given up, Commander of Griffin? What happened to your plan? Your hope?怎么了？格里芬的指挥官，认输了吗？你的计划呢？你的希望呢？

WilliamWeren't you going to hear what my corpse has to say?不是说要听我尸体怎么说话吗？

CommanderHey.喂。

WilliamHm?嗯？

CommanderYou're standing too close.你离我太近了。

Without warning, the Commander's fist slams into William's face. Blood bursts from his features.指挥官毫无征兆地一拳狠狠砸在威廉脸上，鲜血从其五官迸溅而出。

The Nytos in the room instantly subdue the Commander again, but a silver ring slips from their hand.屋内的涅托瞬间将指挥官再次制服，但一串银色的圆环已从他手中滑落。

WilliamWhat—什——

A blinding white light devours everything.耀眼的白光猛地吞噬了一切。

...On the rooftop of the Stasi headquarters.……斯塔西大楼，天台。

Violent tremors surge from deep underground, as if the black dragon Nidhogg has broken his chains and begun tearing at the roots of Yggdrasil.剧烈的震动从地底传来，仿佛挣脱枷锁的黑龙尼格霍德正在撼动世界之树的根基。

UMP9 lies collapsed on the ground, her frame damaged beyond repair. The enemies around her falter in panic at the apocalyptic scene. She tilts her head back, gazing up at the dim sky, a quiet, relieved smile on her face.破损的UMP9躺倒在地，周围的敌人因这末日般的景象陷入慌乱。她仰着头，望向阴霾的天空，露出了释然的微笑。

UMP9Ahh... it was such a chore... planting all those explosives. But at least... the plan worked.啊啊，装了那么多炸药……累死我了，不过至少……计划都成功了。

UMP9Commander, 45... We'll be seeing each other again soon, right?指挥官、45姐…… 我们，很快就能再见面了吧？

Seconds later, the Stasi headquarters erupts in a massive chain explosion centered on the elevator shaft.几秒后，斯塔西总部大楼以电梯井为中心，发生了剧烈的连锁爆炸。

Flames surge upward from below like Surtr's sword of fire, devouring floor after floor, turning the entire building into a towering inferno before it collapses in a thunderous roar.烈焰从地底喷涌而出，如同神话中苏尔特尔的灭世之剑，逐层向上，将整座大楼变成了一支冲天的火炬，最终在轰鸣声中不断崩塌。

The order of the old world, along with all its sins, is reduced to ashes. The flames of annihilation rise into the night like a brief, dying sun.旧世界的秩序，连同它的罪恶，一同化为灰烬。 灭世之炎在长夜中升起了一轮短暂的、破灭的太阳。

All of Paradeus and the Stasi's secrets—along with the remains of those nameless heroes—are buried forever beneath the ruins.帕拉蒂斯与斯塔西所有的秘密，连同那些无名英雄的骸骨，将永远埋葬在这片废墟之下。

DandelionA comet strikes the moon, a white rainbow pierces the sun.彗星袭月，白虹贯日。

DandelionYou have never lacked dignity or courage. For your ideals, no matter how thorned the path ahead, you press forward without hesitation. The idea of practicing prudence and self-preservation seems almost like a luxury you never afford yourself.你从来不缺少尊严与勇气，为了理想，不论前方是何等的荆棘坎途，你都义无反顾。 审时度势这个词，在你的身上，竟显得如此奢侈而罕有。

DandelionLike Icarus flying toward the sun. Like Achilles charging into Troy...犹如伊卡洛斯冲向太阳，阿喀琉斯冲向特洛伊……

DandelionHowever, dying for one's beliefs is easy. Living according to them—that is far harder.然而以死证道十分容易，为目标而活却很难。

DandelionYou should not have met your end here, in such a careless exchange for a life unworthy of your sacrifice.你不该在这里落幕，用如此草率的方式，换取一条不值得用你去换取的性命。

DandelionNevertheless, I will remember your epitaph.不过，我依然会永远记得你的墓志铭。

DandelionLife is so short. You only have enough time to become a brave soul.一生太短，你只来得及做一位勇敢的人。

[BAD ENDING 01]【BAD END 01】

"Achievement Point" “始与终的序章”

██/██/2064. White Zone, Frankfurt. Several weeks after the Battle of Frankfurt, the buildings damaged in the war still linger across the city like scabbed-over wounds.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 法兰克福保卫战结束后数周，那些在战争中遭到破坏建筑，依然如同结痂的伤疤一样，凝结在城市的各个角落。

Construction WorkerCareful! The base of that crane isn't stable! Don't try to lift that much at once!小心一点！这台起重机底盘不够牢固，不要一次性起吊那么多！

Crane OperatorGot it. You stay back. No telling what's buried under the rubble. They dug up an unexploded bomb while clearing the streets in Mainz the other day—lucky it didn't go off.知道了，你离远点，废墟的下面不知道有什么。 之前美因茨那边在清理街道时挖到了一枚未爆弹，幸好最后没出什么大事。

Construction workers move through the streets and alleys, preparing for the city's reconstruction. They are tasked with clearing every scar—and scars, by nature, can always split open again without warning.建筑工人们忙碌在大街小巷，为重建法兰克福进行着准备作业。 他们要负责清理着每一处的伤疤，而既然是伤疤，就总会有再次意外破裂的可能。

Construction WorkerLift! Lift!起！起！

As the crane carefully hoists the heaviest steel beam from the collapsed structure... two gray bodies beneath it send a chill down the workers' spines.当起重机小心翼翼地把倒塌建筑中最沉重的那根钢梁吊起来后……埋藏在下面的两具灰色遗体让现场的施工人员不禁后背一凉。

Construction WorkerMein Gott, how did these get missed?!见鬼，怎么还有没清理的！

They are children judging by their size. They cling to each other, their lives taken by the flames of the explosion. The older one holds the smaller tightly—an act of kindness and courage preserved in their final moment.从体型来看，那是两个孩子，他们互相拥抱着，在炸弹所引发的火焰中失去了生命。 其中较大的孩子正紧紧抱着身旁较小的那个人，这是他在生命最后所展现出善良与勇气。

Crane Operator...Sigh. Call the police. I can't handle this...唉……叫治安部门的人来吧，我没法处理这两个可怜的小家伙……

Construction WorkerThe police? I thought I saw them nearby just now.治安部门？我刚才好像有看到他们就在附近。

Crane OperatorThose guys? They're no police—that's the army! Tsk... these Soviets, how long are they planning to stay on our turf?你说刚才路过那些？那一看就是军队！ 啧，这群苏联人，不知道还要在我们的地盘上待多久！

Construction WorkerAren't they all under that... URNC now? Who knows what they're up to. Hope this doesn't mean more trouble.他们现在好像都在那个什么……罗联的编制里了。 不知道到底要做什么，不会又有什么事要发生吧？

Crane OperatorNo idea... but I've got a bad feeling... The war's over, but... life hasn't gone back to the way it was.不知道，但我总有一种感觉…… 虽然战争结束了，但过去的生活却没有回来。

They glance again at the bodies hanging beneath the crane. The victims resemble a charcoal sketch brought into three dimensions, frozen amid the ruins of the aftermath.他们又看向了挂在起重机前面的两具遗体，牺牲者就像是一副立体的炭笔素描画，凝固在这片战后的废墟之上。

In a narrow alley beside the ruins, armed URNC soldiers have already arrived at the entrance. With practiced efficiency, they split into squads under their leader's signals and surround the building.就在废墟旁边小巷里，荷枪实弹的罗联士兵已经来到了巷口。 他们训练有素，依据队长的手势迅速分成数个小分队，对建筑进行了包围。

On a rooftop not far away, two figures observe the scene. Hidden perfectly in the shadow beneath a water tank, they appear like discarded fragments of the structure itself.而在不远处屋顶上，两个人影正观察着这一切。 她们的身影完美楔入了水箱下的阴影中，仿佛只是恰好遗落在这里的两块瓦砖。

AN-94They're concentrating their forces here. Looks like they're preparing for a full-scale sweep. No heavy weapons spotted yet. 404 should be able to break out even if surrounded.他们正往这边集中兵力，看样子是打算大规模进行搜索了。 目前没有看到重武器，以404的实力即使被包围了也应该足以逃脱。

AK-12That would've been true before. Don't forget, they've lost their most important asset now.以前的话是这样，但别忘了她现在失去了最重要的战力。

AK-15...?……？

AK-12It might not matter to you, but 416 is their indispensable blade.我知道对你来说没什么区别，但HK416可是她们不可或缺的利剑。

AK-12Let's rendezvous ahead of time. We have to make sure the item gets delivered to them safely.我们还是提前碰头吧，必须确保把东西安全地交到她们手上。

Meanwhile, in the basement of a building, Kalina and the others remain unaware of the situation outside.此时，某栋建筑的地下室里，格琳娜等人还并不知道外面的情况。

M16A1Long time no see, Kalin. Kept you waiting, huh?好久不见，格琳。 想我了吗？

KalinaM... M16?M……M16?

Seeing the figure emerge from the hidden door, Kalina finds herself at a loss for words, despite all the questions tumbling in her head.格琳娜看清了从隐藏门中出现的身影，原本有很多疑问的她却突然不知道该如何开口。

M16A1Don't just stand there. Come in and have a seat. Make yourself at home. How about a drink?别在门口傻站着了，进来坐啊，别客气。 要不要喝一杯？

KalinaStop joking! Where the hell have you been?! Do you have any idea everyone out there is—别，别说傻话了！ 你到底跑到哪里去了！ 你知不知道外面的人都在——

M16A1—Looking for me? Yeah, I know. They're trying a lot harder to catch me than they are you.——都在找我，我知道。 他们想抓我的力度可比找你们强多了，哈哈。

KalinaYou...你……

Kalina bites her lip.格琳娜咬了咬唇。

Kalina...I'm glad you're okay.……你没事就好。

UMP45Alright, since everyone's here, I'll explain. Kalin, you've already heard about the Commander defying the protocol and launching the final assault, right?好了好了，既然人都到齐了，那还是让我来解释吧。 格琳，你应该已经知道指挥官顶着协议，发起最后突击的事情了吧？

KalinaYes. Tokarev told me. Speaking of which, Tokarev and the others—没错，是托卡列夫告诉的我。 说起来，托卡列夫她们还……

UMP9It's okay, Kalina. Someone will recover their neural clouds. I don't know who exactly, but the Commander would never abandon a single Griffin Doll!没事的哦，格琳姐，会有人负责帮她们回收心智的。 虽然具体是谁负责我也不知道啦，但指挥官一定不会放弃每一个格里芬的同伴！

UMP45We're short on manpower, and they're valuable assets. Cold as it sounds, I'd really like to have them repaired and back in action soon.现在人员吃紧，她们也是宝贵的战斗力。 虽然这么说有点无情，但我还指望赶紧把她们修好来帮忙呢。

Gr G11...If only we could fix 416 too. My workload's gotten so much worse without her.唉……要是能把416也修好就好了。 没她之后，我的工作多出来好多。

UMP45416's been working hard enough already. Let her rest for once.416平时就很辛苦了，你就让她稍微休息一下吧。

UMP45Anyway, since you know about the Nidhogg Protocol and the Commander's final decision, I'll continue.总之，既然格琳已经知道尼德霍格协议和指挥官最后选择，我就可以接着往下说……

UMP45Unfortunately, in that operation... we failed to kill William. The reason's unclear. But one thing is certain—the Commander has no intention of giving up. And after the operation, they realized that the elite Nytos we destroyed weren't all of William's remaining forces. William—or rather, Paradeus—still has numerous hidden labs and factories in Frankfurt. Based on our intel, they all belong to Oberstein, and they're gradually coming back online.很遗憾，在那场行动的最后，我们没能杀死威廉…… 具体原因我也不清楚……但总之，指挥官没有打算放弃。 另外，在这次的行动后，他发现之前所消灭的精英涅托，还不是威廉所剩的全部力量。 威廉……或者说帕拉蒂斯在法兰克福也隐藏了不少实验室和工厂。 据推断，应该都是奥贝斯坦名下的设施，而这些设施，目前正在陆续恢复运转。

KalinaWhat?!什么！？

UMP45We were shocked too—mostly that the Commander found out before we did. But it's true. Looks like someone important is backing William.我们也很惊讶——主要是惊讶指挥官怎么知道得比我们还早。 不过，这确实是事实，看样子，有大人物在替他背书呢。

M16A1In other words, the problem isn't that brat anymore.换句话说，现在的问题已经不是那个小屁孩了。

UMP45Paradeus' secret supporter—that's our real enemy.在帕拉蒂斯背后背书的那个人，才是我们要面对的。

UMP45Exactly. He's the one helping William reactivate those facilities.没错，是他在帮助威廉重启设施。

KalinaYou mean...你们说的难道是……

M16A1Griffin Lyons.格里芬·莱恩。

KalinaThe Earl... W-why would he side with Paradeus?爵士…… 为，为什么他会站在帕拉蒂斯那边？

M16A1Because he's a filthy liar, a madman, and a politician. He wants all of Paradeus' technology and research. And what the Commander—and we—need to do now is make sure he never gets it.因为他是个肮脏的骗子，疯子，政客。 他想获得帕拉蒂斯的所有技术与研究成果。 而指挥官——或者说我们现在要做的，就是彻底断了他的这个念头。

Kalina...I feel like I've missed too much. But if the Commander has chosen to fight, then I'll help them. I finally found them again. I'm not letting them go off alone again without knowing anything.……我感觉自己错过了太多的事情。 不过，既然指挥官决定要战斗，我就会帮助他。 我好不容易才找到指挥官，再也不要在什么都不知道的情况下，让他独自冒险了。

KalinaI'll stay by their side. I'll fight with them!我要陪在指挥官的身边，和他一起并肩作战！

UMP45Heh, what a touching confession. If I were the Commander, I'd have fallen for you already.咻～真是感人的告白，我要是指挥官，一定已经爱上格琳了。

KalinaF-fall for...? No, that's not—爱……爱？不、不是……

UMP45Relax, I'm just joking. Surely you don't think anyone hasn't noticed, do you?我只是开玩笑的，别那么紧张嘛。 而且你不会以为还有人不知道吧？

KalinaThat's not it! I was just... startled.才、才不是那样！我只是……吓了一跳。

KalinaAnyway, where is the Commander now? Are they safe?总之，指挥官他现在是在什么地方？他没事吧？

M16A1As the hero of Frankfurt, they're under heavy protection. We're actually the ones in danger here, not them.身为法兰克福的英雄，自然是处于严密的保护中。 比起指挥官，现在处境更危险的其实是我们。

UMP9Yeah, URNC forces have been chasing us nonstop.就是啊，罗联一直对我们紧追不舍。

Gr G11We've been on the run every day. I can't even remember the last time I slept properly.每天都在逃跑，我已经好久没有安心睡过觉了。

Just then, a rhythmic knock sounds at the door. Kalina tenses immediately.G11话音刚落，门口突然传来一阵有节奏的敲门声。 格琳娜立刻紧张起来。

KalinaW-who is it?是、是谁？

UMP45Relax. That rhythm—it's one of ours.别急，这个节奏，是我们的人。

AK-12Good evening, everyone. Unfortunately, you'll need to move again soon.晚上好，各位。 很遗憾，你们接下来又要奔波了哦。

KalinaYou're... Miss AK-12? But weren't you—你是……AK12小姐！你不是……

AK-12Long time no see, Kalina. I'd love to catch up, but there's no time.好久不见，格琳娜。 虽然我也想好好地叙叙旧，但现在没有时间慢慢说。

AK-15URNC forces are moving in.罗联正在往这边调集兵力。

UMP9That soon? We just shook them off, didn't we?这么快，我们不是才摆脱他们吗？

Gr G11I can't walk anymore. Someone carry me, please and thank you.我走不动了，麻烦找个人背我，谢谢。

AK-12They're the URNC's regular army units. It won't be easy to evade their search. We'll have to keep relocating.毕竟是罗联的正规部队，想要逃过他们的搜索不会那么容易。 我们只能不停进行转移。

UMP45Understood. Get ready, 9, Gr G11.知道了，做准备吧，9、G11。

AK-12Also, take this.另外，这个你们拿好。

AK-12 hands Kalina a communicator.AK-12递给了格琳娜一部便携通信器。

KalinaWhat's this?这个是？

AK-12That's what I came to deliver. A certain "mysterious figure" relaying the Commander's orders will use it to contact you with further instructions. He seems like a nice guy, but... best not make him angry.我原本就是来送这个的。 某位替指挥官传达消息的“神秘人物”会用它来向你们发布接下来的指示。 他还挺慈祥的，不过……最好别惹他生气哦？

"The Real Folk Blues, Part I" “THE REAL FOLKBLUES（前篇）”

I arrive at the airport not long after finishing my meeting with Mr. Kryuger. A quick glance tells me the AR Team is already assembled, along with all their necessary supplies.在与克鲁格先生结束会面之后不久，我抵达至机场。 一眼扫过去，AR小队已经到齐了，该带的都带了。

However...只是……

I look around. The lively girl who should be present is nowhere to be found this time.我四下环顾，本该出现在视野之中的那个活泼少女，并没有按照往常一样出现。

Something feels... missing.有什么东西悄悄地空了一块。

CommanderThe night sky today is exceptionally clear.今日的夜空，真是晴朗啊……

For some reason, a night like this feels perfectly suited for saying goodbyes.不知为何，此时的我感觉这样的夜晚，非常适合离别。

M4 SOPMOD IICommander! What's this mission about?指挥官！这一次的任务到底是什么呀？

A bright, energetic voice snaps me out of my thoughts. I compose myself and turn around.一个跳脱的声音将我从惆怅之中拉回现实，我整理了一下表情，然后转过身来。

CommanderIt's a kind we've never taken on before.是我们从来没有接过的任务类型。

M4 SOPMOD IIHuh? Could it be...?诶？难道是……

I lay the pictures of the objective on the holding area table.我将任务目标的照片放在了候机区的桌子上。

M4 SOPMOD IIWhy is it a girl?怎么是个女孩子？

RO635...What is this?……这是？

ST AR-15Are we supposed to investigate her or protect her?我们这次的调查对象还是保护目标？

CommanderNeither. Our mission is to proceed to Bohnsdorf in Berlin, find our target, and bring her to a designated location.都不是。我们这次的任务是潜入位于柏林的伯恩村，找到目标人物，将其带往指定地点。

DandelionWe're going to kidnap a girl, then? We certainly haven't done anything like that before.拐走少女？确实是从没接过的任务类型。

CommanderSomeone will come to pick us up once we acquire the mission objective.获取任务目标后，会有人来接应我们的。

DandelionTsk, isn't that what they say for every mission? We always end up having to make do on our own anyway.啧，每一次任务不都这么说？反正到最后还不是只有我们自力更生。

ST AR-15This is our mission, so what is SHE doing here?我们执行任务，她怎么也跟来了？

DandelionYou have your mission and I have answers of my own that I wish to find.你们有你们的任务，我也有我想要找到的谜底。

CommanderThis mission is closely linked to Paradeus. Dandelion may end up being very helpful.这次的任务跟帕拉蒂斯有着密切的联系，丹德莱也能帮上很多忙。

Dandelion stands behind the AR Team, ignoring ST AR-15's icy glare.丹德莱站在AR小队后面，像是没有看见AR15冰冷的眼神一样。

I smile weakly, and the communicator just happens to ring at that moment.我无奈地笑了笑，通讯器恰好在这时响起。

CommanderOne second.稍等我一下。

RO635Understood.明白。

I head to one side and look at my communicator. It's the latest report on Kalina's status from the hospital where she's warded.我走到一边打开来看，是格琳娜住院的那所医院发来的最新报告。

The moment I see the sender, my heart skips a beat.光是看到发信人是格琳所属的医院，我的心咯噔一声。

Then anxiety surges up uncontrollably, like flames licking at my chest... Until my eyes lock onto the conclusion at the end of the report.紧接着，它像是被火舌舔舐一样，难以自制地焦躁起来。 直到报告末尾的结论锁定了我的目光。

"Suspected mild bacterial pneumonia. Currently receiving intravenous treatment. Further observation required. Rest is advised."“疑似轻微细菌性肺炎，正在执行静脉输液治疗。后续病况仍需观察，建议患者静养。”

Bacterial pneumonia? At current medical standards, that should mean...细菌性肺炎？ 我记得以当前的医疗水平来说，细菌性肺炎似乎……

A few days of IV treatment should clear it up? And it's mild? So Kalin's fine!打几天点滴就能解决？而且还是轻微的？ 也就是说格琳没事！

CommanderThank goodness... thank goodness...还好……还好……

I clutch the communicator, a wave of relief washing over me.我捏着手里的通讯器，如释重负。

Tap, tap, tap... Just as I'm feeling optimistic about Kalina's condition, I suddenly hear hurried footsteps approaching from afar.哒哒哒…… 正当我为格琳的身体情况感到高兴的时候，我忽然听到了远方传来急匆匆的脚步声。

KalinaCom—man—der! Why didn't you tell me you were going on a mission?!指、挥、官！ 出任务为什么不跟我说！！

...I really underestimated Kalina's work ethic... and her determination. After confirming there was nothing seriously wrong with her, she discharged herself that very day. Then, after returning to base and learning I'd headed for Berlin...不得不说，我还是低估了格琳的工作热情……和毅力。 在经过检查，确定自己的身体并无异样之后，格琳当天便火速办理了出院，随即，在回到基地后，得知了我前往柏林的消息。

She rushed over immediately.……然后，她就立刻飞速地跟了过来。

KalinaHow could you go without me, Commander?!指挥官没我在怎么行！

Honestly, after everything we've been through, missions like this no longer faze me. Still... Kalina's arrival brings me a sense of reassurance.坦白说，在经历了那么多的风雨之后，对执行这样的任务，我已经没了太多的紧张感。 但……格琳娜的到来，仍是让我感到安心了许多。

And it's not just me—everyone from the AR Team and Squad 404 seems more at ease with her here.或者说不仅是我，就连AR小队和404小队的诸位，似乎也因为格琳在这里，而变得活络了许多。

We all know this trip to Germany is a true venture into the lion's den. Compared to the straightforward gunfire of past enemies, facing an unknown threat like this keeps us constantly on edge. Kalina's presence eases that tension, and the atmosphere lightens. Sometimes, it almost feels like we'd never left the base.我们都知道，这一次的德国之行，是真正的深入虎穴，比起叶戈尔那直来直去的枪火，这种面对未知敌人的压力，更是让我们不敢懈怠。 而格琳的存在，大大地消除了我们的压抑，让我们的气氛也变得轻松许多，有些时候，我甚至觉得，好像从来没有离开过基地。

It's not because she doesn't understand the situation—on the contrary, I think she amps up her bubbliness deliberately. No matter when, she knows exactly what we need.这并不是因为格琳什么都不知道，相反，我认为她一定是故意这样做的。 不论到了何时，她都知道我们最需要的是什么。

This sense of normalcy... is exactly the support we need right now.这种日常感，就是现在的我们最需要的支持。

And with her here, in certain situations, she's even more helpful than I am.而且，有她在，在一些特殊场合，的确比我更有帮助。

For example...比如说……

MachlianWho... are you people...?你们是什么人……

...None of us can calm the panicked girl.……面对这个惊慌的少女，我们之中没有一个人能够安抚她的情绪。

MachlianYou're not human... What are you going to do to me?! Did they send you to capture me?你们不是人类……你们要对我做什么？！ 是他们派来抓我的吗！

Machlian takes out a small knife, but her hands are shaking from fear. Once she realizes the Dolls are not humans, she grows even more terrified of us strangers.玛赫莲掏出了一把小匕首，因为紧张，她的手剧烈抖动着。 在发现AR小队并非常人之后，对我们这群陌生人，她更加感到畏惧。

MachlianStay back! Don't touch me! I won't go back with you! I'll never go with you!你们不要过来！不准碰我！ 我是不会跟你们回去的！绝对不！！！

CommanderCalm down, please!你先冷——

KalinaPlease calm down, my lady! We're not bad people... Um, look, I'm not even armed—I'm just an ordinary human, see?您先冷静一下！圣女小姐！ 我们不是什么坏人……那个，你看，我没带武器，只是个普通人哦？

Kalina approaches her with her warmest, most reassuring smile. Neither a soldier nor a T-Doll, she looks even more fragile than the girl herself. Among all of us, she's the one who inspires the least suspicion.格琳娜带着她最擅长的亲切笑容，小心地靠近了那个惊慌的少女。 她并非军人，也不是人形，模样看起来比对方还要楚楚可怜，在我们这一群人当中，还真就是她最能让人放下戒备。

I notice SOP-II has already circled behind Machlian, but after a brief moment of hesitation, I shake my head slightly.我注意到SOP2已经悄悄摸到了玛赫莲的身后，但只在一瞬的迟疑后，我便轻轻摇头示意。

MachlianWho... who exactly are you...?你……你们……到底是什么人？

KalinaWe're the good guys—though I know that doesn't sound very convincing. But we really don't intend to hurt you. Look, we have all these T-Dolls, all armed. If we wanted to do something, I wouldn't be the one talking to you, right?我们是好人——虽然自称的好人听起来不太可信。 但我们绝对不打算伤害你，你看，我们有这么多人形，大家还都拿着枪。 真要对你做什么，就不会让我来跟你说话啦，对不对？

MachlianBut...可是……

KalinaI know you're scared. After all... what those people just did to you was horrible! The Commander couldn't stand it any longer, so they got you out of there!我知道，你现在肯定觉得很害怕，毕竟……刚才那群家伙居然敢那么对你！ 真是太可恶了！指挥官也是实在看不下去，才会把你带出来的！

Kalina's words seem to have triggered Machlian's memory, and her face turns pale. But her thoughts also begin to settle. It's all coming back to her now—it was me who got her out.格琳娜的话，像是勾起了玛赫莲的记忆，她的脸色惨白了一些。 但同时，也让她理清了思绪——她回想起来，当时，是我将她从那里带出来。

KalinaThey're still chasing us, you know. You don't want to be caught again, do you?现在，那些人还追在我们屁股后面呢，你肯定不想被他们抓回去吧？

MachlianBut...可是……

KalinaDon't worry!别担心！

Kalina steps closer again, gently taking the hand that grips the knife. Machlian startles, but only out of fear that she might accidentally hurt Kalina.格琳娜笑着再次靠近了她，双手握住了玛赫莲拿着匕首的手。 玛赫莲吓了一跳，但却是因为生怕匕首刺到格琳娜。

KalinaWe'll be fine with the Commander here. Heh, even if the sky falls, the Commander will hold it up for us!有指挥官在，我们不会有事的。 哼哼，天塌下来，也有指挥官给我们顶着呢！

MachlianCom... Commander?指……挥官？

DandelionSay, how long are you planning to keep chatting?我说，你们还打算聊多久？

DandelionDid you forget we've got pursuers behind us?难道你们忘了背后还有追兵吗？

Commander...Right, we'll talk somewhere safe. If you're willing to trust us, please come with us.……没错，有什么话，还是等到了安全的地方再说吧。 如果你愿意相信我们，就跟我们一起逃吧。

Machlian's gaze shifts between Kalina and me. In the end, faced with Kalina's irresistible smile, she nods.玛赫莲的目光在我和格琳娜之间来回游移。 最终，看着格琳娜那让人无法拒绝的笑容，她还是点了点头。

...Temporary command post, Berlin.……柏林市区，临时指挥部。

CommanderYour name is Machlian, is that correct?你的名字是玛赫莲，对吗？

MachlianYes. What about you? Who are you?是。 那你呢？你是谁？

Commander...You can call me Robin.……你可以叫我罗宾。

MachlianRobin... I see. In any case, you did save me.罗宾…… 我明白了。不管怎样，你总归救过我。

The Commander looks up from the information on the tablet and carefully studies Machlian's appearance. She's still a little groggy and confused from the forced sedation.指挥官从平板上的资料里抬起头，仔细端详起了玛赫莲的样子。 刚刚从强制昏迷中醒来，玛赫莲的脸上还带着几分睡意和迷惘。

She looks practically identical to the picture of Morridow, but her temperament couldn't be any more different. Is Morridow just that good at disguising herself, or is she really somebody else?长相确实和资料中默莉朵的照片近乎一致，但散发出的气质却又和默莉朵大相径庭。 究竟是默莉朵太善于伪装，还是真的是另一个人？

CommanderForgive me for being blunt, but are you a member of Paradeus?抱歉，我能冒昧的问一句，你是帕拉蒂斯吗？

MachlianI was never part of Paradeus. I'm just an ordinary person.我不是帕拉蒂斯，我是普通人类。

Commander... From what I know, there is a girl from Paradeus who looks just like you.…… 据我所知，有一个帕拉蒂斯少女跟你的外貌完全一致。

CommanderYou've heard her name before—Morridow. What is your relationship with her? I remember your reaction. You seemed repulsed.你听过那个名字——默莉朵。 我记得你当时的表情，十分抗拒。

CommanderWhat is your relationship with her?你们之间是什么关系？

CommanderOr are you her, perhaps?还是说，你就是她？

MachlianI have only one name—Machlian. That's the only thing people call me.我的名字只有一个——玛赫莲，这是我唯一的称呼。

MachlianIf I must speak of her... it's a name I never want to hear again.如果非要说起那个人，是我一辈子都不想再提及的名字。

CommanderSo you're not her?你不是她吗？

MachlianI swear on my life.我以我的性命发誓。

CommanderSo you refuse to disclose the nature of your relationship with her?不愿意说出你们的关系？

MachlianMaybe I'll never know your real name, but... I have no reason to lie to you, Robin. I don't care about her secrets. I don't want to know them. I want nothing to do with her for the rest of my life.也许我不会知道你的真名，但在我心里，罗宾，我没必要对你说谎。 她的秘密我不关心，也不想知道，我只想一辈子都不跟她有任何联系。

CommanderThen why were you in Bohnsdorf?那你为什么会出现在伯恩村？

MachlianYou know that already. I've told you right off the bat. I was there to treat ELID patients.你应该知道，我从一开始就说过了。 治疗辐射病人，就是我的目的。

CommanderWhy?为什么？

MachlianThere's no why to it. Since I have the ability to do so, I ought to use it to treat refugees in need.没有为什么，既然我能治疗，我就应该去治疗。

CommanderStauf Manor hasn't been around for that long. Where were you before you came here? Treating patients somewhere else?斯达夫庄园的建立时间并不长，在来到这里之前，你在哪里？ 是在其他地方治病救人吗？

Machlian... You could say that.…… 算是吧。

CommanderHow exactly do you do it? To my knowledge, there is no existing medical cure for ELID.那你是怎么治疗的呢？ 据我所知，这世上并没有特效药能够治疗辐射病。

CommanderAnd yet you are somehow capable of it. I saw it with my own eyes.但你可以，这我也见到了。

MachlianIf all you want from me is information regarding the cure to ELID... Then you can just bring the patients to me, and I will save them.如果你从我这里要找到的情报是如何去救辐射病人。 你可以直接把人带来，我会救助。

CommanderI'm sorry, but you seem to have misunderstood. I don't actually have any friends or family who require ELID treatment... In fact, every ELID patient you cure... ...Is someone I wish you could save.抱歉，如果让你产生了误会，那很不好意思。 但我并没有需要被救助的亲人或是朋友……一定要说的话，你救助的每一个人。 就是我希望你救助的人。

Machlian...I don't understand. Then why have you brought me here? Many have tried to abduct me because of my ability to treat ELID. Either their loved one is ill, or... they wish to profit from my ability. If the former doesn't apply to do, then it must be the latter?……我不明白，如果不是这样，你为什么要把我带到这里？ 很多人都因为这个想要绑架我。 要么是有重要的人生了病，要么……是想要靠我牟利。 你不是前者的话，就是后者吗？

CommanderI'm not interested in money.我对钱没有兴趣。

Machlian...We haven't known each other for long, but I believe you. If you truly don't have any ill intentions, then please let me go. There are still many patients waiting for me.……虽然我们相处的时间很短，但我相信你。 如果你真的没有恶意，我希望你能放我走。 还有很多病人在等着我。

MachlianI genuinely wish to help ELID patients. Not just the residents of Bohnsdorf, but also others all over the world.我是真心想要治疗辐射病人。 不论是伯恩村的村民，还是世界上的其他人。

CommanderI have deep respect for your aspiration, but...我非常尊重你的这种想法，但是……

...There is a creak as Kalina pushes the door open.……“吱呀”一声，格琳娜推门进来。

KalinaCommander, I've organized the intel about Bohnsdorf.指挥官，伯恩村的资料我已经整理好了。

KalinaOh! Hello again!……呀，你好呀！

Machlian...Hello.……你好。

Machlian visibly relaxes at the sight of the friendly young woman.见到这个之前对自己亲切相待的女孩，玛赫莲的脸色也缓和了许多。

Commander...But Bohnsdorf isn't a place worthy of them……但是，伯恩村并不值得你施展抱负的地方。

The Commander takes the file that Kalina has brought in with her.指挥官拿起格琳娜带来的资料。

CommanderAs you said yourself, people tend to approach you for two reasons. Let me tell you—the residents of Bohnsdorf are BOTH desperate and opportunistic. If you don't believe me, here's all the proof you'd want.你说对你有所图的人无非两种，那我就告诉你，伯恩村那些人两者皆是。 你不相信的话，这里有很多证据。

KalinaI compiled the dossier myself. You'll find all the intel sources listed in there. There's no doubt about it. Miss Machlian, I'm afraid they've deceived you!都是我整理的，资料的来源也都标在上面，绝对可信。 玛赫莲小姐，你肯定是被他们骗了！

Machlian reads the file silently. Sorrow flickers across her face for a brief moment, but then it's gone.玛赫莲无言地拿起那些资料，脸上的表情短暂地变得有些悲伤，但很快恢复了常态。

MachlianHow... How do you know about Morridow? You fought off Paradeus forces... while bringing me here. Who exactly are you?你们…… ……为什么会知道默莉朵？ 你们，把我带过来的时候，和帕拉蒂斯……发生了战斗。 你们到底是什么人？

Commander...I can't divulge our identities for now. But one thing is certain—we are enemies of Paradeus.……我暂时不能向你透露我们具体的身份。 但有一点是肯定的——我们是帕拉蒂斯的敌人。

CommanderYou want to know why we've brought you here. Here's why. We do not wish to exploit your ability or to profit from it. The only reason we sought you out... is because you are the spitting image of Morridow, and we are certain Morridow is part of a much larger conspiracy concerning Paradeus.你问我们把你带过来到底有什么图谋，那我就回答你。 我们既不贪图你的能力，也并非要靠你牟利——我们找你的唯一理由。 就是因为你有着和默莉朵相似的面孔，而我们非常确信，默莉朵是帕拉蒂斯盘根错节的阴谋中的一环。

CommanderWe're here to destroy Paradeus. Nothing more.我们找你，是为了摧毁帕拉蒂斯。 别无二心。

KalinaAnd I personally believe you, Miss Machlian. I've seen this Morridow's photo, and even if you look exactly like Morridow... I don't think you're a bad person! So... there must be more to it. We won't force you, but if you're willing to tell us anything... maybe we can stop Paradeus and their evil plots. We can help more people—just like you want to!我相信玛赫莲小姐喔？ 虽然我也看过那个叫默莉朵的家伙的照片，真的和玛赫莲小姐一模一样。 但我相信你肯定不是坏人！ 所以……肯定有别的隐情。 我们不会强迫你，但如果你愿意告诉我们，也许我们就能阻止帕拉蒂斯继续做坏事。 就能帮助很多很多人，和玛赫莲小姐努力帮那些病人治疗一样哦！

Machlian closes her eyes and ponders what she's just been told. After a brief silence, she opens them again. They are now brimming with resolve.玛赫莲闭上了眼，仿佛陷入了思考。 短暂的沉默之后，她再次睁眼，目光变得坚定了许多。

MachlianI understand... I don't know how much I can help... But I'll do my best, Miss Kalin... Robin.我明白了……虽然我不知道，我能帮上什么忙。 不过，我愿意尽力而为……格琳小姐，还有……罗宾。

MachlianThank you for believing me. I... believe you too.谢谢你们愿意相信我，我也……相信你们。

Machlian's past is even more tragic than we imagined. After witnessing our battle with Paradeus, and with persuasion from Kalina and myself, she finally agrees to cooperate.玛赫莲的身世，比我们想象得还要更加可怜。 在亲眼见过我们与帕拉蒂斯交战之后，经过格琳娜和我的说服，她最终同意与我们合作。

But her memories are chaotic and fragmented; even she herself can't make sense of them. So, for efficiency, we have Dandelion attempt to access them directly. Machlian seems unusually distressed when she first sets eyes on Dandelion, but she calms down under Kalina's reassurance.但她的记忆十分混乱，自己也无法说出完整的过去。 考虑到效率，我们只能让丹德莱尝试用入侵的方式去检索她的记忆——在第一眼看见丹德莱的时候，她的反应少见地有些激动，不过，在格琳娜的安抚下，还是平静了下来。

After all, the body that Dandelion currently inhabits once belonged to a Nyto... That oversight is on me. If Machlian hadn't witnessed our battle with Paradeus earlier, that would've been tricky to explain. In any case, we end up uncovering something far more serious through Dandelion's memory search—Paradeus is plotting something even bigger in Berlin.毕竟丹德莱现在使用的素体，的确曾经属于涅托……这倒是我的疏忽，如果不是玛赫莲之前已经亲眼见过我们和帕拉蒂斯交战，这事解释起来还真有些麻烦。 而在丹德莱检索过玛赫莲的记忆之后，我们果然发现了帕拉蒂斯在柏林还有着更大的阴谋。

After reporting this to the Earl, I receive an invitation that interrupts the investigation...在我将这些发现上报给爵士之后，一份恰到好处的邀请，暂时打断了我的调查……

Athena's Owl, downtown Berlin.柏林市区 密涅瓦猫头鹰

CommanderPleased to finally meet you, Captain Tsoi. I am the AR Team's current commander, also in charge of Area S09 under Griffin's jurisdiction.初次见面，安娜上尉。 我是格里芬S09分区，AR小队的现任指挥官。

AngePleased to meet you, Commander. I am Anna Viktorovna Tsoi...but you can just stick to calling me Ange. Seriously? Do we have to do this?初次见面，指挥官，我是安娜.维克多洛夫纳.崔……还是叫我安洁吧。 我们真的需要来这么一出吗？

KalinaIntroductions are totally in order, don't you think, Miss Ange? After all, this is the first time you're actually meeting face to face~安洁小姐不觉得我们需要一个开场白吗？ 毕竟你们其实是第一次见面呢~

AngeI didn't expect you to tag along... But it's for the best. You can't have too many dependable people by your side.没想到你也跟来了……也好，指挥官身边可靠的人越多，就越让人放心。

AngeThat said...不过……

Ange's face darkens as her gaze lands on the other person at the table.看到席间的另一个人时，安洁的表情变得非常难看。

Ange...Out of respect for you, I didn't shoot straight away. So tell me, what exactly are you playing at?……看在你的面子上，我没有马上开枪。 所以，这是闹的哪一出？

KalinaPlease calm down, Miss Ange! Miss Machlian... is a totally different person from Morridow!安洁小姐，不要紧张啦，玛赫莲小姐她……跟默莉朵不是同一个人！

Ignoring both Kalina's reassurance and Machlian's apparent guilelessness, Ange simply continues to scowl at the Commander.安洁根本没有搭理格琳娜的话，甚至也没有去看玛赫莲那楚楚可怜的姿态，只是摆着臭脸看向指挥官。

AngeYou honestly buy that load of bullshit?这种蠢话，你也相信？

Commander...Hey, take it easy. Let me explain.……你先冷静一下。 先听我说。

AngeAlright, go on then.好，你说。

I let out a sigh and proceed to make my case bleakly.我叹了口气，随即摆出了严肃的表情。

CommanderFirst of all, the way I see it, whether she is "Morridow" or "Machlian" is beside the point. Regardless of who she is, we obtained intel from her. Even if the intel cannot be verified and there's no telling if we're walking into a trap, we must take the risk. It's better than running around like headless chickens.首先，我觉得现在的重点，并不在于她是“默莉朵”还是“玛赫莲”。 不论她是谁，我们从她这里都得到了情报和信息，至于情报是真是假，前路是刀山还是火海，我们都要闯一闯，总比当无头苍蝇来得强。

CommanderSecond... to answer your earlier question, I can only tell you... that I also believe her.其次……回到你刚才的问题，你问我是怎么认为的，我只能告诉你……我也相信她。

AngeYou—你——

CommanderDon't fly off the handle just yet. I know a lot happened between you and that Nyto in Bremen. That's why I've brought her here for you to see for yourself. No matter who she is, I'm sure you have many questions for her, don't you?别急着发火，我知道，你在不莱梅和那个涅托发生了很多事。 所以我才把她带过来，让你亲眼确定。 退一万步说，不管她是谁，你肯定都有很多疑问想问她，不是吗？

KalinaLet's say Miss Machlian really is one of the bad guys... Right now, Task Force DEFY, the AR Team, and Squad 404 are all outside the bar. If she means the three of us humans harm, we are utterly at her mercy, isn't that right?如果玛赫莲小姐真的是坏人。 现在忤逆小队，AR小队，还有404小队的大家都在外面。 她要对我们三个人类做什么，我们可完全反抗不了，对不对？

Ange...That's what pisses me off so much. Why would 12 agree to letting you bring her in here?……这就是我想骂人的原因。 12怎么会同意你们把她带进来？

In the end, Kalina and I manage to convince Ange to concede. She cocks her head to one side and gazes at Machlian.面对我和格琳娜的坚持，安洁最终还是做出了让步，偏头看向了玛赫莲。

Machlian cowers a little under Ange's piercing stare, but Kalina gives her hand an encouraging squeeze.看着安洁那足以穿金裂铁的视线，玛赫莲肉眼可见地有些畏缩，但格琳娜鼓励地握了握她的手。

Ange... ...Fine, let's have a chat, then.…… ……那就，聊聊吧。

Berlin Prison.柏林监狱

AngeHow are things on your end?你那边如何？

CommanderAlmost all sorted. Is DEFY done as well?差不多都搞定了，忤逆那边都好了？

AngeYeah, they've cleaned up pretty much everything. This should be the last.嗯，该收拾的都收拾干净了。这里应该就是最后一处了。

CommanderRight.好。

I nod and let out a sigh of relief.我点点头，松了一口气。

Machlian...Robin, I'm so grateful for your and Miss Ange's help... If it weren't for you, I can't even imagine...……罗宾，感谢你和安洁小姐的协助…… 不然的话，我简直无法想象……

Machlian walks up to me and Ange without thinking. Ange clicks her tongue in annoyance, making Machlian flinch like a spooked cat.在思考间隙中，玛赫莲走到了我和安洁的身边。 对此，安洁咋了下舌，玛赫莲立刻像受惊的猫一样哆嗦了一下。

KalinaMiss Ange, you scared Miss Machlian. Do you still not believe her at this point?安洁小姐，你吓到玛赫莲小姐啦。 都到现在了，您还是不相信她吗？

Ange...Humph. I honestly find your attitude mind-boggling, Commander. If you were a special agent, you would've died long ago. ...So what if you turned out to be right this time? You may not be so lucky next time. Keep up a healthy dose of suspicion and skepticism. It'll prolong your life.……哼。 我反而无法理解你们这种态度，指挥官，你要是特工，早就死了。 ……就算最后证明你们是对的，那又如何？下次运气可不一定这么好。 保持怀疑心，对你的命有好处。

MachlianI'm sorry...对不起……

Ange...Don't make pointless apologies if you've done nothing wrong.……没有做错事，就不要无意义的道歉。

Ange walks away from Machlian, leaving her to ponder the remark.安洁只留下了这么一句，便从玛赫莲身边离开了。

I watch Ange as she lights a cigarette off to the side. She seems a little morose.我看到她到一旁点起烟，似乎感到郁闷。

Kalina(Sighs) Not that I don't understand how Miss Ange feels... But I also sympathize with Miss Machlian!唉，虽然也不是不理解安洁小姐的心情。 但玛赫莲小姐也很可怜呀！

Machlian...It's okay. Miss AK-12 told me a little about what happened in Bremen. It did sound like something Morridow would do. It's only natural that she loathes me, having suffered at Morridow's hands.……没关系，嗯。 12小姐告诉了我一些不莱梅的事，的确很符合默莉朵的风格。 被默莉朵那样伤害过的话，会讨厌我，也是理所当然的。

KalinaThat's not true! You had absolutely nothing to do with what Morridow did! I don't really understand what's the relationship between you and that Morridow... But it doesn't matter if you're sisters, clones... or even mother and daughter... you are NOT responsible for someone else's wrongdoing! You are your own person!不能这么说，跟你一点关系都没有！ 我虽然搞不懂，玛赫莲小姐那个叫默莉朵的到底是什么关系。 姐妹也好，克隆人也好……就算是母女，也不需要为别人的过错承担责任！ 你就是你呀！

Machlian...You think so?……是这样吗？

CommanderYes, so don't let it bother you. In fact, Ange is already convinced that you're not Morridow. She's... well, that's just the way she is.是的，你放心吧。 安洁其实也已经相信你不是默莉朵了。 她只是……就那个性格。

AngeYeah, that's just the way I am. Deal with it.我就这个性格，还真是对不起你们啊。

KalinaPffft...噗……

Ange may be standing away from us, but she has clearly heard every word of our conversation. She pipes up a little exasperatedly, as if in rebuke, or maybe just to gripe.虽然隔了一些距离，但显然我们的谈话完全被安洁尽收耳底。 她没好气地提高了音量，像是对我们的回应，又像是某种抱怨。

Kalina sticks her tongue out at Ange. Then she exchanges a look with Machlian and winks at her. ...Even though Ange's stance has not really softened, Machlian can't help but let out a soft chuckle.格琳娜调皮地吐了吐舌，和玛赫莲面面相觑，彼此都眨了眨眼。 ……尽管安洁依然没有任何态度上的软化，但玛赫莲也没忍住笑了出来。

"The Real Folk Blues, Part II" “THE REAL FOLKBLUES（后篇）”

...Because of Machlian's presence, Ange and I end up operating together most of the time. The conspiracy hidden within Machlian's memories threatens the safety of millions in Berlin. After learning the details, Ange naturally cannot ignore it.……因为玛赫莲的存在，我和安洁大多数时间都变成了在一起行动。 玛赫莲脑海中的那些记忆所代表的阴谋，牵扯着柏林百万民众的安全，安洁在得知详情之后，自然也无法坐视不理。

But in truth, she is also pursuing another lead of her own—she never lets up her investigation into Doctor Gray, all while working with us to dismantle the bombs scattered across the city. Her methods are... extreme. Extreme enough that even I find them hard to stomach. I try to persuade her not to rush. Thanks to Machlian, we've already grabbed hold of Paradeus' tail. If we keep pressing forward, they will eventually slip up.不过，实际上，安洁自己也有一条线索正在跟进，在跟我们一起处理这些埋藏在柏林各处的炸弹的同时，她也没放下对格雷医生的追查。 她的行动方法十分过激，以至于让我都有些看不下去，我劝解她不需要太过心急，通过玛赫莲的帮助，我们已经抓住了帕拉蒂斯的尾巴，只要继续下去，她们迟早会沉不住气。

And sure enough, we trace everything back to that familiar mansion—and inside, we find a name we all recognize. Just as Dandelion is sighing in exasperation... that "Doctor Gray"—or rather, that Paradeus Nyto—arrives and has the mansion surrounded with a large force.果不其然，我们最终一路查到了那栋熟悉的洋房——并且在里面，看到了那个让我们都感到熟悉的名字。 而就在丹德莱长吁短叹的时候……那个格雷医生——不，应该说是帕拉蒂斯的涅托，带着大量的帕拉蒂斯将洋房包围。

Fortunately, through Ange's and my joint efforts, we manage to break through.所幸，在我和安洁的协力下，最终闯过了这一关。

Outside a hotel in downtown Berlin. The Unity Day celebration.柏林市区 统一日庆典 酒店外

Commander...Phew.……呼。

I take a deep breath, still feeling tense. The tie of my suit is pulled too tight, making my neck uncomfortable.我深呼吸了一口气，仍感到有些紧张。 西服的领结收得很紧，让我的脖子觉得有些难受。

Clatter.哗啦——

As I fidget awkwardly, the rear door of the van swings open, and familiar figures step out.就在我别扭地动来动去的时候，车子货厢的大门被拉开，熟悉的身影从里面走了出来。

Agent JI've got things covered here. You're really not going in with them?这里有我看着就行了，你真不跟他们一起吗？

AngeNo matter how I disguise myself, there's no way I can blend in with the waitstaff. I'll leave that to the young ones.……我就算再怎么乔装，也不可能混得进服务生的队伍。 这种事还是交给年轻人吧。

Agent JYou say that like you're an old granny. You're still young too, you know.说得好像自己是个老太婆一样，你不也还年轻得很吗？

AngeWanna die?想死？

LightNow, now... Please stop arguing.好了好了……前辈们，别吵了。

Commander...Where's Kalin?……格琳呢？

I watch the bickering group, but my infiltration partner is nowhere to be seen.我看着有些吵闹的几人，却迟迟不见应当和我一同执行潜入任务的主角，一时间有些迷茫。

MachlianHeheh, alright, don't be shy. Come on out and let the Commander see.嘻嘻，好了，别害羞了。 快出来让指挥官看看吧。

KalinaW-wait! ...D-don't pull me! I-I'll come out myself!等，等一下……别，别拽我！ 我，我自己走！

Amid laughter and the rustle of fabric, Machlian jumps out of the van first. And behind her, she tugs along a hesitant figure.伴随着车厢内传来的轻笑声和一阵悉悉索索的衣物摩擦声，玛赫莲率先跳下了车。 而在她的身后，还牵着一道扭扭捏捏的身影。

MachlianSee? The Commander's waiting for you.你看，指挥官在等你呢。

KalinaUgh... Miss Machlian... I told you, this is so embarrassing...呜……玛赫莲小姐…… 都说了这太不好意思了……

With a gentle pull, Machlian finally drags the blushing young woman into the light. A perfectly tailored black-and-white maid outfit. A lace-trimmed headpiece framing her signature ginger hair.玛赫莲轻轻一拉，终于将那个满脸通红的身影从车厢的阴影里拽了出来。 那是一身裁剪合体的黑白女仆装，蕾丝花边的发饰点缀着她标志性的橘色长发。

The usually energetic girl now clutches her skirt helplessly, cheeks red as ripe apples, unable to even meet my eyes.往日里总是充满活力的少女，此刻正手足无措地攥着裙角，脸颊红得像是熟透的苹果，连看我一眼的勇气都没有。

For a moment, my mind goes completely blank. I've never pictured what Kalina, who's always bustling around me, would look like... in a maid outfit.我的大脑，在那一瞬间似乎停止了运转。 我从未想过，那个总是在我身边忙前忙后的格琳，穿上这身衣服会是……这样的光景。

KalinaC-Commander... Don't laugh! A-and stop staring at me like that!指、指挥官…… 不准笑！也、也不准一直盯着看啦！

CommanderAh... Hey, I'm not laughing. It's just... ...You look great.啊……不，我没笑。 只是…… ……很好看。

The words come out awkwardly, and my face feels warm.我有些笨拙地挤出几个字，感觉自己的脸颊也有些发烫。

CommanderIt really... suits you.非常……适合你。

KalinaHuh...?欸……？

Finally snapping out her shock, Kalina straightens up and smooths out her skirt with feigned composure.格琳娜像是终于回过神来，挺直了腰板，故作镇定地整理了一下自己的裙摆。

Ange...We're here for a mission, not a costume party. If you're ready, let's move.……我们是来执行潜入任务的，不是来参加什么变装派对的。 都准备好了，就赶紧出发。

Ange's ill-timed interruption ruins the moment. She rolls her eyes at us, then tosses a device to Light.安洁不合时宜的声音打破了这略带暧昧的气氛，她没好气地瞥了我们一眼，将手里的设备扔给了莱特。

AngeYou remember what to do?还记得要做什么吧？

CommanderOf course. Approach and investigate Rudolf von Oberstein. Pay special attention to his connection with Paradeus.当然。 接近和调查鲁道夫·冯·奥贝斯坦，尤其需要注意他和帕拉蒂斯的关联。

AngeThat mansion is under his name and his ancestral home. He's definitely involved.那栋洋房在他的名下，是他的祖宅……他和这中间的事肯定脱不开干系。

Agent J...Personally, I'd prefer you slow down and cool off for a bit. After your little stunt at the mansion, Stasi support has basically been cut off. This surveillance van's been rotting in storage; I never thought we'd use it again.……我个人是希望你们再冷静冷静的，在你们骚扰过那洋房之后，斯塔西方面的援助几乎都被停掉了。 这辆监视车放仓库里都快烂掉了，我都没想到居然还有再开出来的一天。

Ange...This is the closest we've ever gotten to Paradeus. We might even be nearing their heart. We can't let this go.……这是我们离帕拉蒂斯最近的一次。 甚至可能逼近了他们的心脏，决不能松手。

RPK-16Indeed, even after the Earl repeatedly told you to stay out of it... You still won't listen. Classic Ange.是呀，哪怕爵士已经三令五申说过已经不需要你们介入。 也不管怎么样就是不会听话，才是安洁的风格嘛。

AngeDon't you bring him up. That old goat's definitely hiding something.别提他了，那老头子心里肯定有鬼。

RO635Still, I didn't expect you'd actually manage to get the Commander and Miss Kalin inside.只是没想到，你们居然还真能把指挥官和格琳小姐安排进去。

DandelionThe Stasi was no help at all. I hacked the system and altered the duty roster myself.其实斯塔西完全没帮上忙，是我黑进系统强行改掉的数据。

LightThe Unity Day celebration is an important occasion, but with the Stasi's authorization, it shouldn't have been difficult to plant two extra people among the waitstaff... but our effort was met with unexpected resistance.按理说，虽然统一日典礼的确是很重要的场合，但以斯塔西的权限，安插两位服务人员应该不难的……但是，阻力意外地非常大。

DandelionThere was probably some kind of intervention. I also almost got caught when hacking the system. For the first time, I ran into an electronic warfare unit nearly as good as me... They're probably the best there is other than yours truly. And the strangest part—it's almost as if they knew I was coming.大概是有人从中作梗吧，我黑进系统的时候，还差点被注意到。 还是第一次见到那么优秀的电子战单位，也许除了我以外最优秀的了。 最有趣的是，它就好像提前知道我会来，特意在防着我一样。

AngeAlright, you two get in there. Watch for the signal. Relay anything immediately. We'll support you from here.好了，你们上去吧。 注意信号，有什么消息随时同步，我们会在这里随时准备支援。

CommanderGot it.嗯。

MachlianRobin.罗宾。

CommanderHm?嗯？

MachlianWhen you get back... I want to take you somewhere.等你们回来……我想带你去一个地方。

CommanderWhere?什么地方？

MachlianA place that's very important to me...对我来说非常重要的地方……

KalinaC'mon, Commander! Let's go! The banquet is about to start!好啦好啦，指挥官，我们出发吧！ 宴会马上就要开始了！

CommanderUh... wait!啊……等！

Kalina pushes me forward. I give Machlian an apologetic smile before leaving with her.格琳娜推着我向前走了几步，我只能朝着玛赫莲歉意地笑笑，随即同格琳娜一起离开。

Kalina...Stupid Commander.……笨蛋指挥官。

Banquet hall.宴会会场

KalinaSigh...唉……

At the banquet, Kalina stands quietly in a corner like an ordinary maid, watching the powerful figures exchanging toasts.宴会中，格琳娜望着那些推杯换盏的大人物，如同一个最平常的女仆一样安静地待在角落里。

KalinaMiss Machlian is already so unfortunate, and I still got all jealous of her... How awful of me.玛赫莲小姐那么可怜，我居然还吃她的醋，真是，太不应该了。

Kalina...Ugh, it's all the Commander's fault! If they hadn't caught me off guard, I wouldn't have panicked like that... They were just complimenting me, then immediately got all personal with Miss Machlian...……可恶，都是指挥官的错！ 要不是指挥官搞突然袭击，我怎么会乱了阵脚。 而且……明明刚刚还在夸我，结果马上就跟玛赫莲小姐……

But her mood lifts slightly as she recalls the Commander's expression earlier, .想到刚才指挥官那副表情，格琳娜的心情忽然又有些雀跃。

She looks down at her outfit. Lifting her skirt daintily, she hums a jolly tune and taps her heel in a little jig.她低头看着自己身上的衣装，牵着裙角，在原地哼着调子，小心地跳起了踢踏。

KalinaNo... Ahem. This isn't the time for that. I'm here on a mission...不对……咳嗯。 现在不是得意忘形的时候，我可是带着任务来的……

She taps her earpiece to make sure that the signal is clear. Then with a deep breath, she steps into the crowd.她小心地敲了敲耳麦，确认没有杂音，深吸一口气之后，便走入了会场之中。

The ballroom glitters with gold and crystal. Chandeliers cast soft light across every guest, illuminating perfectly composed smiles. Champagne and fine cuisine scent the air. Classical music flows. Everything appears flawless.宴会厅内金碧辉煌，水晶吊灯的光芒柔和地洒在每一位宾客的脸上，映照出他们脸上得体的笑容。 空气中弥漫着香槟与食物的香气，伴随着悠扬的古典乐，一切都显得那么完美而和谐。

And we... are the most inconspicuous details in the painting.而我们，则是这幅完美画卷中最不起眼的点缀。

Kalina moves gracefully through the crowd with a silver tray. With a flawless smile, she nods demurely at every guest she serves, as if she's been doing this for years.格琳娜端着银质托盘，裙摆随着她的步伐轻轻摇曳，优雅地穿行在人群之中。 她的脸上挂着无可挑剔的微笑，向每一位需要服务的宾客点头致意，动作娴熟得仿佛已经在这里工作了数年。

Meanwhile, I work on the opposite end of the hall, pouring wine, clearing plates. Occasionally, our eyes meet, then quickly part, so as not to draw any attention.而我则负责另一侧的区域，手中洁白的餐巾搭在臂弯，不时为客人斟上红酒，或是撤下空盘。 我们的视线偶尔在空中交汇，然后又迅速分开，不引起任何人的注意。

...The clock ticks on. We've identified nearly every guest, but the most important one still hasn't appeared.……时间一分一秒地过去。 我们几乎已经将来宾辨认了个遍，但那个最关键的人物，却始终没有出现。

We regroup behind a quiet pillar, where Kalina pretends to pick up a new serving tray.在一处相对僻静的廊柱后，我与前来更换托盘的格琳娜暂时汇合。

CommanderWell?情况怎么样？

KalinaIt's no good... I checked the main hall, side rooms, and the upstairs lounges. No sign of Oberstein at all. Is he even coming?不行……主会场、偏厅，还有二楼的几个休息室，我都借着送东西的机会看过了。 完全没有奥贝斯坦的影子，他真的会来吗？

CommanderSame here. Are you sure your intel is solid?我这边也一样。 你们的情报真的没问题吗？

Ange...That's impossible. He's practically the star of the show tonight. He should be making a speech soon. How could he not be there yet?……不可能，他说是今晚的主角也不为过，按理他马上就要上台讲话。 怎么可能现在还不现身？

KalinaDid we overlook something?会不会是我们遗漏了什么地方？

Commander...I have a bad feeling about this.……我有种不太好的预感。

Just as we are all puzzling over how to proceed...就在我们都为此感到疑惑，思索着下一步计划的时候。

???Um... hello?那个……你们好。

We turn. A boy in a small suit, no older than 12, looks at us nervously. He seems a bit timid and helpless.我们同时转过头，看到不远处，一个穿着小西装、看起来不过十二三岁的小男孩正看着我们。 他看起来有些紧张，脸上带着一丝怯意和无助。

I notice a pin on his lapel with an exquisite yet somewhat familiar design... I believe it's... a griffin?我注意到，在他的胸口，戴着一枚别致，但却有些熟悉的胸针……那好像是，狮鹫？

KalinaHow could we help you, young sir?小弟弟，怎么了？

???...I-I'm looking for the restroom, but I got lost.……我，我想找洗手间，但是迷路了。

Kalina and I exchange a glance. She steps forward warmly.我和格琳娜对视了一眼，格琳娜熟稔地走上前去。

KalinaDon't worry, I'll take you.别着急，我这就带你去。

With a gentle smile, she takes his hand and leads him away down the corridor. I watch them disappear around the corner, then redirect my focus on the mission.格琳娜温柔地笑了笑，很自然地牵起小男孩的手，领着他向走廊深处走去。 我目送着她们的背影消失在拐角，随即重新将注意力放回了任务上。

Commander...Ange, do you copy? The target still hasn't appeared. I suspect the plan has changed. Requesting new instructions.……安洁，能听到吗？ 目标依然没有出现，我怀疑计划有变，需要新的指示。

Ange...Hold position. Oberstein is cautious. Our previous movements might have tipped him off. At times like this, we must not panic. You—……继续待命。 奥贝斯坦是个谨慎的家伙，可能我们的行动被注意到了。 越是这种时候，越不能自乱阵脚。你们……

Her voice cuts out abruptly, replaced by the sound of rapid typing. I frown, sensing something isn't right.通讯那头的声音突然顿住了，取而代之的是一阵急促的键盘敲击声。 我皱了皱眉，察觉到了不对劲。

CommanderAnge?安洁？

Ange...Dammit! Listen! Forget the mission! Evacuate immediately! Now!……该死！ 听着！别管什么任务了！立刻从那里撤离！快！

Her voice is sharp and filled with unprecedented panic. My heart sinks.安洁的声音陡然变得尖锐而急迫，充满了前所未有的惊惶，让我心头猛地一沉。

CommanderWhat happened?!发生什么事了？！

AngeBerlin's air defense alarms got triggered! Countless aerial objects approaching at high speed! Their target is—柏林的防空系统刚刚发出警报！有……有数不清的飞行物正在高速接近市区！它们的目标是——

WOOOOOOOO—!!!呜————————！！！

Before Ange can finish, the resounding scream of sirens drowns everything. In that instant, my blood turns cold. A chill runs all the way down my spine, making all my hair stand on end.安洁的话还没说完，就被一阵响彻云霄、撕心裂肺的尖啸声彻底淹没。 那一瞬间，我全身的血液仿佛都凝固了，一股凉意从脊椎直冲头顶，浑身的汗毛根根倒竖。

My first and only thought—我的第一反应，也是唯一的反应——

CommanderKalin!格琳！

I turn towards the corridor that she has gone down earlier. My mind is blank save for the figure dressed in a maid uniform.我猛地扭头，冲向她刚刚离开的方向，大脑一片空白，只剩下那个穿着女仆装的身影。

But I have barely taken a step—然而，我甚至没能迈出第一步。

BOOM!!!!!!!轰！！！！！！

Blinding white light devours everything, followed by deafening explosion.一道惨白的光芒瞬间吞噬了整个世界，紧接着，是震耳欲聋的巨响。

The ground shakes violently. Chandeliers shatter.脚下的地面剧烈地摇晃，天花板上的水晶吊灯应声碎裂。

A shockwave tears through the hall, sending glass, tables, and panicking people flying. My body is hurled into the air. My vision blurs as the world spins all around me. Then everything goes black.一股无可抵挡的恐怖冲击波从宴会厅的落地窗外袭来，将玻璃、桌椅、以及惊慌失措的人群像纸片一样卷起、撕碎。 我的身体被狠狠地抛向空中，视野在剧烈的翻滚中变得模糊，最后，彻底陷入了一片黑暗。

Darkness... Cold, endless darkness.黑暗…… 无尽的，冰冷的黑暗……

My body feels crushed. Weightless. I can't hear anything. It's as if I've sunk deep into the ocean. Am I... dead?身体像是被撕裂，又像是沉入了深海，感受不到任何重量，也听不见任何声音。 我……死了吗？

???...mander... Commander...!……挥官……指挥官……！

Who... who's calling me? That voice is distant and muffled, but the heart-wrenching cry sounds familiar.是谁……在叫我？ 那声音，遥远又模糊，却带着一种熟悉的、令人心碎的哭腔。

I strain towards the source of the voice as my consciousness gradually returns. Orange light flickers into view, illuminating the darkness.我努力地想要循着声音的方向望去，意识的碎片开始重新拼凑。 眼前的黑暗渐渐被一片摇曳的橘红色取代。

KalinaCommander! You're awake! Thank goodness... thank goodness...指挥官！你醒了！太好了……太好了……

Through my blurred vision, a teary face resolves into clarity. It's Kalin... She's crying...模糊的视野中，一张梨花带雨的脸庞逐渐清晰。 是格琳……她在哭……

CommanderKalin...格琳……

I let out a groan, but my voice doesn't sound like my own. Fire rages around us, turning everything the color of sunset.我张了张嘴，发出的声音嘶哑得不像自己。 火光在我们周围肆虐，将一切都染上了末日的颜色。

KalinaNow that you're awake, we have to go! I'll get you out!你醒了就好！我们快走！我带你出去！

Seeing that I've regained consciousness, her entire face lights up with hope. She wipes away her tears and musters all her strength to pull me out of the rubble.她见我恢复了意识，脸上瞬间迸发出一丝希望。 她擦掉眼泪，用尽全身的力气想要将我从废墟里拉出来。

But no matter how hard she tries, my lower body refuses to budge. I finally become fully aware of my own situation as intense pain shoots through me. My legs are pinned by a collapsed beam.然而，无论她如何用力，我的下半身都纹丝不动。 剧痛让我彻底清醒过来，我这才发现，一根断裂的承重梁死死地压住了我的双腿。

Commander...It's no use, Kalin. I... can't move...……没用的，格琳。 我……动不了了……

KalinaNo! There's got to be a way!不会的！一定有办法的！

Refusing to give up, she frantically tries to push away the heavy steel beam. Her slender fingers soon becomes bruised and bloodied, but she seems utterly oblivious to the pain.她不肯放弃，发疯似地用双手去推那根沉重的钢梁。 纤细的手指很快便被磨得血肉模糊，但她却像感觉不到疼痛一样。

Commander...Don't waste your strength. Listen to me. Just go... Get out of here...……别白费力气了。 听我说，你快走……离开这里……

KalinaNo! I'm not leaving you behind! Never!不！我不会丢下你一个人的！绝对不会！

Commander...Don't be stupid! We'll both die if you stay! Don't you understand?!……别犯蠢了！白痴！ 留下来我们两个都得死！你听不懂吗？！

CommanderThat's an order! I'm ordering you to scram!这是命令！我命令你！快滚！

I bellow with all the strength I have left. The mix of anger, fear, and despair threatens to overwhelm me. I don't want her to die. I can't let her die here.我用尽最后的力气嘶吼着，愤怒、恐惧与绝望交织在一起，让我几乎崩溃。 我不想她死，我不能让她死在这里。

Kalina...No.……我不要。

She chokes back a sob.她的声音有些哽咽。

KalinaI'm not going.我不要……

KalinaI'M NOT GOING!我不要！

She stops her futile attempt of moving the beam. She shakes her head, and tears start welling up in her eyes again. But this time, she neither argues nor tries to run.她停下了徒劳的动作，摇着头，泪水再次决堤。 但这一次，她没有再争辩，也没有再试图逃离。

She simply kneels down and takes my hand. Her face relaxes into a tearful, gentle, heartbreakingly soft smile.她只是缓缓地俯下身，重新握住我的手，脸上，却慢慢绽放出一個含着泪水的、无比悲伤却又无比温柔的笑容。

KalinaFor once... I won't follow your orders, Commander.这次我……不要再听你的命令了，指挥官。

Commander...You...……你……

All my wrath and exasperation die in my throat as I look up at her smile. All I can do is sigh wordlessly. I see now...看着她那样的笑容，我所有的怒火与呵斥都堵在了喉咙里，最终化作一声无力的叹息。 我明白了……

Nothing I do or say... will make her leave. Sadness and a sense of resignation flood over me, but beneath it all, I also feel a trickle of warmth.不论我做什么，说什么……都无法让她离开了。 悲伤与无奈像是潮水般将我淹没，但在这片潮水的深处，却有一股暖流，缓缓地包裹了我的心脏。

Commander...Idiot.……笨蛋。

I try to raise my other hand and wipe away her tears. But I am completely spent.我艰难地抬起另一只手，想要为她拭去脸颊上滚烫的泪珠。 但我没有力气。

Flames roar around us. It's as if the whole world is burning.火海在我们周围燃烧，就像整个世界都在为这一刻燃烧。

KalinaCommander... will you take me with you to the Green Zone... or Yellow Zone... anywhere...? ...Can I stay with you... always?指挥官……你愿意……带我去绿区，或者，去黄区，随便哪里都可以…… ……能让我，一直留在你身边吗？

I swallow the gob of blood in my mouth. My throat burns.我吞咽了一口含在嘴里的血，喉咙犹如滚烫的刀子一般刺痛。

CommanderI want to... give you an ordinary... and happy life. Not as a Griffin commander and adjutant... But just... two ordinary people... who want to be together...我愿意……愿意给你一个普通的……幸福的人生。 不是格里芬的指挥官和后勤官…… 而是……两个想要在一起的……普通人……

Her smile deepens through her tears.泪水模糊了她的视线，但嘴角的笑意却更深了。

KalinaIdiot... You're such an idiot... Why wait till now to tell me...笨蛋……大笨蛋…… 为什么要等到现在才说……

She leans in, so that we're touching forehead to forehead.她俯下身，额头轻轻抵着我的额头。

KalinaBut... thank you. Commander... it makes me really happy...但是……谢谢你。 指挥官……我好高兴……

The structure rumbles as it starts collapsing above us. More and more flaming debris rain down around us. Death closes in.头顶传来了结构崩塌的巨响，更多的碎石和火星在我们身边坠落。 死亡的阴影，已近在咫尺。

CommanderI'm sorry...对不起……

KalinaIt's okay... At least, you're mine now, right?没有关系…… 至少现在……你是我的了，对吗？

With my last remaining strength, I nod. She squeezes my hand. Our fingers intertwine, and our spirits become one.我用尽最后的力气，轻轻点头。 她的手握得更紧了，十指相扣，像是要把彼此的灵魂都融入一体。

The blaze grows more blinding, the roar of the fire more distant. But her hand is still so very warm, and her smile so very clear.周围的火光渐渐刺眼，声音也变得遥远。 但她的手还是那么温暖，她的笑容还是那么清晰。

KalinaSleep now... This time... we won't be separated...睡吧…… 这一次……我们不会再分开了……

Crash!!!轰隆——！！！

头顶的天花板终于支撑不住，带着烈焰与浓烟，轰然塌下。 在视野被彻底吞噬的最后一刻，我看到的，是她那张心满意足的、含泪的笑脸。

... [BAD ENDING 02]…… 【BAD END 02】

DandelionThis possible timeline runs a bit long... but that is the nature of the butterfly effect.这个可能性的故事有些太长了……没办法，毕竟蝴蝶效应带来的结果，就是草蛇灰线的。

DandelionIf, at the very beginning, your adjutant had not fallen ill, and had come to Germany with you, what would have happened?倘若在最开始的时候，你的副官没有因为病症倒下，而是与你一起来到了德国，会发生什么呢？

DandelionThe answer is surprising—she is just an ordinary young woman, but the impact she has on the chain of events is critical.答案令所有人都感到意外——她只是个普通的少女，却起到了不可替代的作用。

DandelionWith her, you build a stronger bond with Angelia, which benefits both of you immensely. You even come close to bringing that unfortunate "holy maiden" back to the home she dreams of.有她在，你甚至可以与安洁莉娅建立更紧密，更牢靠的合作关系——这对你们彼此的帮助，都是无比巨大的。 你甚至真的一度有机会，把那个可怜的圣女带回她梦想的家园。

DandelionBut there are two sides to every coin. You save your friends, but lose the only chance to expose the conspiracies among certain powers. "Pandora" never fulfills her purpose and strikes at the heart of Germany. The Englishman fails to fracture the alliance from within.然而，事有两面。 你拯救了自己的朋友，但断送了政治家揭开他们之间黑暗森林的唯一机会。 那位“潘多拉”没能背负使命刺入德国的心脏。 英国人也无法再从内部撕开他们的联盟。

DandelionAnd somewhere beyond your sight, they plunge the world into war again in the cruelest way possible.而他们，则会在你不知道的地方，选择用最残忍的方式，再次掀起战争。

Dandelion...But at least...……不过，至少。

DandelionThe girl and you confess your feelings. Even if it never truly happened, in that very moment...你和她在这里交换了心意。 尽管这是未曾发生过的事，但对处在那个位置下的你们而言。

DandelionYou were each other's entire world.你们的确曾是彼此世界的唯一。

"The Vision of Youth" “青春的幻影”

██/██/2064. At a hotel in the White Zone of Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 酒店

Commander"Celebrity Conversations"?《名流会面》？

The Commander furrows their brow.指挥官蹙紧了眉。

AgentIt's a talk show produced by DDR2, the Democratic German Broadcasting Network.是DDR2电视台制作的一款访谈节目。

Commander...Never heard of it.……我没有听过。

AgentThat's alright. You only need to know that this program has considerable influence in Frankfurt—and across Germany. In times like these, the media must take on the responsibility of uplifting public morale. The Earl would like you to appear as a guest for an interview before the award ceremony.不要紧，您只需要知道，这档节目在法兰克福乃至德国全境都具备相当的影响力。 在现在这个特殊时期，媒体更需要肩负起振奋人心的作用。 格里芬爵士希望您能在授勋仪式之前，作为嘉宾接受访谈。

After dealing with the Earl multiple times, the Commander has gradually come to understand his methods. This so-called interview is most likely intended to serve as political propaganda for the URNC's upcoming actions.在和爵士打了多次交道后，指挥官已经逐渐理解了他的手段。 所谓的采访，应该是想为罗联接下来的行动打造政治宣传材料。

They likely do not want the Commander to say anything in particular—only to appear on camera as a symbolic figure. After all, the Commander is a "war hero".他们恐怕并不想让指挥官发表什么言论，只需要自己作为吉祥物出现在镜头前即可。 毕竟，自己可是“战争英雄”。

Nothing inspires people more than a hollow statue.没什么比一个虚伪的铜像更能振奋人心的了。

AgentThe people of Frankfurt have just suffered greatly; they need a boost of morale. And your appearance as a hero before the camera can encourage them and quell negative public sentiment...法兰克福的人民刚刚蒙受劫难，正是需要重拾信心的时候。 而您作为人民心中的英雄出现在镜头中，能对他们进行鼓励，平息负面舆论……

CommanderThose are the Earl's words, aren't they?这也是爵士让你说的吧？

Commander...Understood. I'll accept the interview.……知道了，我接受采访。

AgentThe Earl will surely be pleased with your answer. We have arranged a vehicle for you, as well as an assistant to help guide the interview. You may follow their instructions throughout.爵士一定会为您的回答感到高兴。 我们已经安排好了专车接送，还有协助采访的助理，您可以全程听从他的指示。

To endure the harsh winter, one must first stockpile firewood. ...Until the "moment of truth" arrives, we must endure.想要熬过寒冬，就必须先储备柴火。 ……在“约定的时刻”到来之前，还需要暂时忍耐。

██/██/2064. Studio backstage, White Zone, Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 演播室后台

Five minutes before the interview begins.采访开始前5分钟。

AssistantRemember to smile. What you present to the audience is the image of a gentle yet resolute hero. And that key phrase—have you memorized it?要露出微笑，你向观众们展现的，是一个温柔坚毅的英雄形象。 还有那句关键的词，你记住了吗？

CommanderTo be the shining beacon in a brave new world?更新世界的锋芒？

AssistantNot that one. The other one.不是这句，另一句。

Commander...Make humanity great again?……让人类再次伟大？

AssistantThat's right. Simple, direct slogans like that resonate best with the public.没错，就是这句，像这种简单直接的口号才更能打动民众。

Production Crew MemberAttention! Lord Oberstein has arrived!注意！奥贝斯坦爵士也到达现场了！

The sudden announcement makes the Commander turn. Escorted by several staff members, a formally dressed figure—William—appears at the backstage entrance.一个蓦然响起的声音让指挥官转过头去。 在几名工作人员的开路下，那个身着正装的身影——威廉，赫然出现在后台门口。

WilliamHa... What an interesting coincidence.呵……真是个有趣的巧合。

Commander...What is going on?……这是怎么回事？

AssistantYou didn't know? This is Lord Ballard von Oberstein, recipient of the Iron Cross. He will be interviewed alongside you. A young hero of the Neo-Soviet Union, side by side with a local rising star. This pairing perfectly aligns with the URNC government's ideals.您不知道吗？ 这位是铁十字勋章的获得者，巴拉德·冯·奥贝斯坦爵士。 他将和您一起接受采访。 一位是新苏联的年轻英雄，一位是本地的少年新星。 你们的组合正符合联合政府的理念。

WilliamWhat a pity. Had I known you'd be here, I would have prepared a "gift" in advance.真可惜，要知道你会来，我就提前准备些“礼物”了。

CommanderIf I had known I'd be sharing the stage with you, I would have gladly accepted your gift.如果早知道要跟你同台，我情愿收下你的礼物。

Production Crew MemberThe interview is about to begin. Please proceed to the stage!采访要开始了，请两位上台！

The Commander turns and walks toward the stage, unwilling to exchange further words with William.指挥官转身走上台去，他不想再和威廉多说话。

██/██/2064. Studio, White Zone, Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 演播室

ShadowlessGood evening. I am Shadowless, reporter of DDR2. Welcome to today's "Celebrity Conversations". I will be your host. The war has brought immense suffering to Frankfurt, but the heroic acts that emerged from it have given us the strength and courage to endure hardship. Today, DDR2 has invited two of the most prominent medal recipients...各位观众，我是DDR2台的记者夏朵利兹。 欢迎收看今天的《名流会面》，本次节目将由我来为大家主持。 战争给法兰克福带来了沉痛的灾难，但在战争中所涌现的英雄事迹也给予了我们抗争苦难的力量和勇气。 今天，DDR2台请来了当前最受瞩目的两位勋章获得者……

Under the soft studio lights, Shadowless smiles toward the camera. Just days ago, she had been moving through ruins under roaring artillery fire, reporting the devastation of war.在演播室柔和的灯光下，夏朵利兹带着微笑面对着镜头。 就在几天之前，她还穿梭于炮火呼啸的废墟中，向人们传递着战争带来的惨痛。

Back then, she had accepted death as a possibility, never imagining she would once again stand here, hosting such an "ordinary" program amid gentle music.那时她抱着必死的觉悟，并没有想过能再次沐浴在轻缓的音乐中，主持一档如此“普通”的访谈节目。

ShadowlessFirst to take the stage is Lord Oberstein. During the war, he actively advanced cooperation with the URNC government, providing key technology and intelligence. He contributed greatly to bringing to the war to a swift conclusion.首先走上台的，是我们的奥贝斯坦爵士。 他本人在战争中积极推进与罗联政府的合作，提供了关键的技术与情报。 为战争的早日结束立下了卓越的功勋。

Shadowless suddenly feels a moment of disorientation as she looks at the applauding audience. They are all citizens of Frankfurt—some have just lost family and friends.此刻，夏朵利兹看到在现场台下鼓掌的观众们，感到有些恍惚。 他们都是法兰克福市民，其中有些人刚刚失去了他们的家人与朋友。

ShadowlessWe also have the hero from the Neo-Soviet Union, who was mistakenly believed to have died in action and posthumously awarded the Gold Star medal just days ago. During the war, they rescued civilians, distributed supplies, cleared roads, and saved countless lives... Perhaps someone in the audience was once helped by this very Commander. Thank goodness—we are able to witness the return of a hero!以及——前几天，被误以为不幸光荣地殉职，被追授了金星勋章的，来自新苏联的英雄。 在战争中主动救助平民，发放物资，疏通道路，挽救了许多生命……也许，在座的观众，就有人曾接受过这位指挥官的帮助。 谢天谢地，我们再一次看到了英雄的回归！

Relying on her keen instincts as a reporter, Shadowless senses the strange atmosphere in the studio. There is an invisible tension between the Commander and William, as if they are wary of each other.靠着身为新闻工作者的敏锐直觉，夏朵利兹察觉到了一丝异样。 指挥官和威廉之间弥漫着一种无形的压力，像是在互相防备。

ShadowlessNow I would first like to start by asking the Commander... What motivated your courageous acts during Frankfurt's time of suffering?那么，我想首先请问指挥官。 您在法兰克福蒙受劫难期间所做出的义举，是出于什么样的目的呢？

Commander... I did what I did out of my love for the people of Frankfurt.…… 出于我对法兰克福人民的热爱。

ShadowlessBut you are not a resident of this city. Where does that love come from?但是，您并不是居住在这座城市里的人，请问您的热爱是从何而来？

CommanderFrom the ideals of Rossartrism—for the greatness of all humanity.是罗克萨特主义的理念，为了全人类的再次伟大。

Shadowless...I see. It seems the light of Rossartrism has crossed borders and reached the heart of a visitor from afar. Such sudden and earnest love for Frankfurt—it may even put some of us locals to shame!……看来，罗克萨特主义的光芒已经跨越国界，照进了一位远方来客的心里。 这份对法兰克福突然而真挚的热爱，连我们本地人都要自愧不如呢！

ShadowlessSince Rossartrism has been mentioned, I have a question for both of you. What are your views on the Central and Eastern European nations' momentous decision of joining the URNC?既然提到了罗克萨特主义，那我想接着问两位。 请问对于中东欧各国决定加入罗联的这一重大事件，两位有什么看法呢？

WilliamWithout a doubt, joining the URNC will greatly change each of our lives.毫无疑问，加入罗联之后，将极大地改变我们每个人的生活。

ShadowlessCould you elaborate? How exactly will our lives change?可以具体地说说会是怎样的改变吗？

WilliamFirst, the URNC possesses the most advanced technology. Plans are already underway for large-scale purification of contamination zones. This initiative may completely resolve humanity's survival crisis and usher in a new era of prosperity! In addition, under the URNC's leadership, various technologies will become safer than they are now. For example, the upcoming Doll regulation policies are a crucial measure in response to recent incidents.首先，罗联有着最先进的技术，对于污染区的净化工程，已经在准备中了。 这一计划有望彻底终结人类的生存危机，开启全新的繁荣时代！ 另外，在罗联的推动下，各类技术也会变得比现在更加安全。 例如正在准备中的人形管控条例，便是针对最近发生的各种恶性事件，所做出的关键举措。

Back when she was a rookie reporter, Shadowless had handled similar assignments. In interviews, she would simply ask predetermined questions, while all responses had already been scripted in advance.在还是一位新人记者的时候，夏朵利兹就遇到过类似的工作。 在采访时，她只需要将固定的问题抛给嘉宾，而他们的所有回答都是提前安排好的。

Those in power manipulate the truth—what the public sees is always only a fragment of it.权力者们对于真相的操纵，让民众能看到的永远只是一部分事实。

Shadowless turns off the audio of the interview prompt and glances at Falk, the cameraman beside her. Having worked together on the battlefield, Falk seems to understand her intent and grows visibly uneasy.夏朵利兹关掉了采访提示器的声音，看了一眼旁边担任摄像的法尔克。 作为在战场上和她搭档过的摄影师，法尔克像是猜到了夏朵利兹的打算，显得有些慌乱。

Shadowless...Then, Lord Oberstein, may I ask—are you aware of the reports currently circulating online regarding Cornelia Schaefer's exposé?……那请问奥贝斯坦爵士，您是否知道现在网上正在流传的，有关高奈莉娅·舍尔夫的爆料呢？

William...What are you talking about?……你在说什么？

ShadowlessCornelia Schaefer was once a research assistant under the Galatea Corporation. On the day of Frankfurt's memorial speech, she delivered a public address. She claimed that the push for comprehensive Doll regulation is actually to make way for illegal patents involving Relic technology and human biological components.高奈莉娅·舍尔夫曾是迦拉提亚集团下属的研究助理，她于法兰克福纪念日演讲的当天进行了公开演说。 她爆料道，全面推进人形管控，实际上是为了给动用遗迹力量、使用人体组织的非法人形专利让步。

WilliamWhat... Haha...这……哈哈……

William...Where did this madwoman come from?……这疯女人谁找来的？

Shadowless' unexpected move not only leaves Oberstein at a loss, but also throws the entire production crew into panic.夏朵利兹意外的行动，不仅使得奥贝斯坦不知如何应对，更是让现场的工作人员陷入恐慌。

Some frantically signal her to stop, while others rush into the control room, seemingly preparing to cut the broadcast.除了不断有人向她做出警告的手势外，还有人直接跑进控制室，似乎打算中断直播。

OssietzkyHow can we air this?! Cut it now!这种东西怎能播？赶快掐掉！

FalkWait, Chief Editor! Let Shadowless continue!等等，主编！ 让夏朵继续播下去吧！

OssietzkyWhat are you saying? She's gone mad! Are you losing your marbles too?! Do you know the consequences?!你在说什么？她疯你也跟着疯吗！ 你知不知道这样做的后果！

FalkBut the DDR's principle has always been to deliver the truth to the people! Shadowless is upholding that principle—she wants to uncover the truth behind this war!但DDR的理念一直是向民众们传达真相！ 夏朵利兹正是在贯彻这一理念，她想挖掘有关这次战争起因的一些传闻。

OssietzkyFalk, you weren't like this before! Shadowless must've been a bad influence—you even went to the battlefield with her...法尔克，你以前不是这样的！ 我看也是受到了夏朵利兹的影响，你们甚至还一起去战场上，那种地方……

FalkIt was precisely there that I remembered my duty as a journalist. Editor Ossietzky, I heard you were once a war correspondent too, sending back the most valuable information from the most dangerous fronts.正是在那种地方，我才回想起自己作为一名新闻工作者的使命。 奥西茨基主编，我听说您以前也曾担任过战地记者，在最危险的战地，向后方民众发回了最珍贵的信息。

Ossietzky...That was in the past.……那已经是过去的事了。

FalkBut for the citizens, the war just happened—it is not the past! We are citizens too. Should we not question the truth behind all this?但对于市民们来说，战争刚刚发生，那不是过去！ 我们也是市民的一员，难道不该追问这些事情背后的真相吗？

Falk looks at his colleagues. They have all lived through the war and lost much. Moved by his words, they all look pleadingly at Ossietzky.法尔克看向周围的同事，他们都是才经历过战争的人，在这次的劫难中失去了很多宝贵的事物。 在被法尔克的话打动后，每个人都恳切地看向奥西茨基。

OssietzkyDammit... Fine, I'm done arguing! But don't come crying to me when you lose your jobs! And tell her to rein it in! Otherwise... I'm afraid we won't just be losing our jobs.该死的……好吧，我不管了！ 丢工作的时候别找我哭！还有！让她收敛点！ 否则……我怕我们丢的可就不只是工作那么简单了。

ShadowlessLord Oberstein, are you aware of this matter?奥贝斯坦爵士，请问您是否知道有关此事的情况？

WilliamHeh... all baseless rumors. I have nothing to say to that.呵呵……子虚乌有的谣言。 我恐怕没有什么好回应的。

At this moment, the Commander, who has been silent the whole time, suddenly speaks.就在这个时候，一直默不作声的指挥官突然开口了。

Commander"The desire to steal fire was man's original sin." I believe everyone still remembers the incident at the Alte Oper. The "rumors" that Miss Schaefer was spreading... may in fact be a kind of warning.“盗火之欲乃人之原罪”，相信大家还记得在老歌剧院发生的事件。 高奈莉娅小姐所散布的“谣言”，或许是一种“提示”。

Shadowless...The sin of "stealing fire"? Does that mean excessive technological development brings danger? But without technology, how can humanity survive in a world plagued by Collapse radiation?……您提到了“盗火之罪”？意思是指，过度发展的技术会带来危害吗？ 但如果没有技术，在到处都是坍塌辐射的恶劣环境中，人们又该如何生存？

CommanderI do not oppose technology. I oppose the so-called "price" paid in its pursuit. If... the "rumors" you mentioned are true... Then there must be other figures who have been replaced like Doctor Gray. Those behind the scenes pursue technology at the expense of innocent people, turning them into sacrifices. Whatever their goal, their methods have already brought conflict and war.我并不反对技术，我反对的是为了发展技术所付出的所谓“代价”。 假设……您刚才提到的 “谣言”是真的。 那一定还有其他人，像是格雷医生一样被取代了人生。 幕后主使为了追寻所谓的技术，将无辜民众作为牺牲品，无论其目的是什么，但他们所采取的手段却已经带来了纷争和战火。

CommanderBut these are still rumors. Surely, with the URNC's intervention, the relevant authorities will conduct a fair investigation. This world belongs to everyone—it should not be controlled by a handful of conspirators spreading "rumors".但这毕竟是谣言，相信在罗联干预之后，有关部门会对此事展开公正的调查。 这个世界是属于所有人的，不应该被一部分制造“谣言”的阴谋家掌握在手中。

Shadowless...I understand. Then I suppose this is also why you persisted in your actions during the war.……我明白你的意思了，那我猜，这也是您在战争发生时始终坚持义举的原因。

ShadowlessDo you intend to change the world through such actions? For example, by continuously aiding civilians, drawing the attention of elites and those in power to the neglected lower classes... And restraining the misuse of technology that leads to war?那您是否在打算，通过这样的义举来改变这个世界呢？ 例如，通过持续不断地对民众的救援。 来让社会精英和当权者们更多地注意到被他们所忽视的最底层群众。 让他们对滥用技术，引发战争的行为有所收敛？

Commander...I don't know. I don't know if I can change the world, and I never intended to be a hero. I only want to do what I feel must be done. Even if it changes nothing in the end, I will still give it everything I have. ...That is all I have to say.不知道…… 我不知道能不能改变世界，也没想过要做英雄。 我只是想做一点自己觉得非做不可事。 即便最后无法改变任何现状，我也想尽全力地去做。 ……我想说的就是这些。

ShadowlessThank you for your answer. That concludes our interview with Frankfurt's hero—the Commander.感谢您的回答，以上是对法兰克福的英雄，指挥官的访谈。

"Coming of the Promised Day" “应许之日的到来”

██/██/2064. At an abandoned factory in Frankfurt. While the interview is taking place at the DDR2 studio, in an industrial district somewhere in Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 废弃工厂 在DDR2台进行采访的同时，法兰克福的某工业区。

Outside a factory that has been abandoned for many years, the sound of dry branches snapping underfoot echoes.在已经废弃多年的厂房外，传来了枯枝被踩断的声音。

As the stillness—thick with rust and decay—is disturbed by unwelcome visitors, dust rises like startled ghosts, swirling wildly in the shafts of light slanting in through the broken windows.当这片弥漫着铁锈和腐败气息的寂静被不速之客打破，空气中粉尘也如同被惊扰的幽灵，在窗口斜射进来的光柱中狂乱地飞舞。

UMP9Ack! I've got cobwebs stuck to my face!哇！有蜘蛛丝，沾到我的脸上了！

Gr G11We're basically like rats, rummaging through garbage in the ruins of the city. Ugh... I don't mind being a rat, but I'd at least like a cleaner place to sleep...我们就像是老鼠一样，在城市废墟里搜索垃圾。 唉……当老鼠也好，但我想找个干净一点的地方睡觉……

M16A1Since we're rats, we'd better dig out all the dirty little secrets that the Earl has hidden in the sewers. Dandelion, are you sure this is the right place?既然是老鼠，就快点把爵士藏在下水道里秘密统统挖出来吧。 丹德莱，这个地点没错吗？

DandelionAffirmative. There should be an electronic security door nearby that's still operational.没问题，这附近应该有一道还在运行的电子安全门。

KalinaAh, I think I found it, but it needs authentication to open.啊，我好像找到了，但它需要认证才能打开。

Kalina is the first to notice the alloy electronic door hidden among the debris.格琳首先注意到了那道藏在废弃物中的合金电子门。

A low hum can be heard as the indicator light on the control panel blinks faintly.随着控制面板上指示灯的默默闪烁，可以听到一阵微弱的低频嗡鸣。

UMP45With Dandelion around, I guess I don't need to step in, right?有丹德莱在的话，应该不用我出场了吧？

DandelionHold on, I'm working on it.稍等，我这就破解。

Dandelion's voice comes through the communicator in Kalina's hand. Kalina had no idea that she is the "mysterious figure" AK-12 mentioned—the one relaying messages on the Commander's behalf.丹德莱的声音正通过格琳娜手中的通讯器中传来。 格琳娜并没有想到，她就是AK-12所说的替指挥官传达消息的“神秘人物”。

Kalina looks at Dandelion's virtual avatar on the screen, recalling her conversation with Tokarev a few days ago. What Tokarev doesn't know is the Commander's final "ending"...格琳娜看着屏幕上丹德莱的虚拟图像，回想起了前几天，她和托卡列夫的对话。 托卡列夫所不知道的，指挥官最后的“结局”……

Only the Commander and she know... The reason Dandelion lost her body, and why that tank drove down that road.她失去素体的理由，那辆坦克驶向那条道路的理由…… 只有指挥官和她知道。

KalinaUm, Miss Dandelion...那个，丹德莱小姐……

DandelionIt's done.解开了。

KalinaHuh?诶？

DandelionThe door's unlocked.我说门已经破解好了。

KalinaThat... that was fast...好，好快……

Before Kalina can figure out how to broach the subject, Dandelion has already finished cracking the lock.在格琳娜想好要怎么开口搭话之前，丹德莱已经迅速完成了破解。

The indicator light on the door turns green.电子门上的指示灯变成了绿色。

DandelionYou looked like you wanted to talk to me in private? I can pretend that the hack is still underway and keep 45 and the others waiting a bit longer if you want?不过你好像有话想单独和我说？ 要不要假装还在破解，让45他们多等等？

KalinaIt's not anything important...也不是什么重要的事……

... Kalina takes a deep breath.…… 格琳娜深吸了一口气。

KalinaSorry... It is actually important. Miss Dandelion... is the Commander okay?对不起，是很重要的事。 丹德莱小姐……指挥官还好吗？

DandelionThe Commander is fine. At this very moment, they're delivering an inspiring speech to all of Frankfurt.指挥官很好，就在此刻，他正面对全法兰克福的市民发表一番振奋人心的演讲。

DandelionUnfortunately, we can't watch the broadcast.可惜的是我们现在没法观看直播。

KalinaA speech? What's going on?演、演讲？什么情况？

DandelionIt's complicated, but don't worry. I'm monitoring their situation constantly. I won't let anything happen to them.解释起来比较复杂，但你不用担心，我随着关注着他那边情况，不会让指挥官遇到危险的。

Kalina...So you really have been staying by their side all along, Dandelion.……果然，丹德莱你一直都跟在指挥官身边呢。

DandelionI have some more good news for you. The neural clouds of Tokarev's squad have been successfully recovered. Task Force DEFY is securing new frames for them, and they should be rebooted soon.我还有一个好消息要告诉你，托卡列夫小队的心智已经成功回收了。 忤逆那边正在帮她们寻找新的素体，应该不久后就会完成重启。

KalinaR-really? Thank you!真、真的吗？谢谢你！

DandelionNo need to thank me. It's the Commander's order. Once they set their mind on doing something, they don't give up until it's done. I've been so busy doing their bidding, I haven't had any rest in quite a while.你不用谢我，这也是指挥官的命令。 那个人一旦决定要做什么，在达成目的之前通常是不会放弃的。 而为了完成指挥官制定的计划，我已经好久没有休息过了。

KalinaTh-that's right! Once the Commander gets to work, they drag everyone else into overtime—and doesn't even realize it themself!对、对啊！指挥官一旦工作起来，就会连带着身边的人一起加班，而他自己却对此没有自觉！

DandelionWhich is why, when things finally fall apart, they're usually the first to go down.所以真到了要撑不住的时候，先倒下的往往是指挥官。

KalinaExactly! That's why I'm always so worried about them! Honestly, even when I'm not around, they haven't changed at all.没错！就是这些地方让人很操心！ 果然就算我不在身边时候，指挥官也一点改变都没有。

UMP45Are you two done talking? We need to move on.你们话说完了吗？差不多该继续前进了吧？

DandelionThe door's open. I've also scanned the layout ahead. The Commander's orders are to infiltrate this facility. I expect guards inside.电子门破解好了，我顺便扫描了前方通道地图。 指挥官交代的任务是潜入这座设施，我估计里面会有守卫。

UMP9Guards? In an abandoned factory like this?守卫？在这种废弃工厂里吗？

M16A1We won't know if it's truly abandoned or not without further investigation.是不是真的废弃要进一步调查才知道。

UMP45Indeed. Stay ready for combat. Gr G11 and M16 will take point. 9 and I will cover the rear. Make sure we keep Kalina safe.没错，先做好战斗的准备吧。 G11和M16担任先锋9和我担任后卫，掩护好格琳娜。

Gr G11If possible, I'd prefer rear guard duty too. It sounds easier than being the vanguard. I'm definitely requesting a transfer once 416 gets back—and taking back all the rest I'm owed.可以的话我也想当后卫，比起担任先锋应该轻松一点。 等416回来之后我就要申请调换岗位，把加班欠下的休息补回来。

██/██/2064. Underground factory, Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 地下工厂

The group takes a narrow freight elevator and soon reaches a warehouse filled with raw materials.众人沿着狭窄的货梯前进，不久后发现了一间储存有大量原材料的仓库。

DandelionCareful.小心。

KalinaThose are... URNC soldiers? Wait, what's in these crates?那是……罗联的士兵？ 等等，这些箱子里的是？

M16A1Dandelion?丹德莱？

DandelionWithout a doubt, these goods belong to Paradeus. They thought I wouldn't notice just because there are no markings. How naïve.毫无疑问是属于帕拉蒂斯的货物。 他们以为不打标识我就发现不了了，真天真。

KalinaSo the URNC is still colluding with Paradeus...罗联竟然真的事到如今还在和帕拉蒂斯合作……

UMP45And this is just one production line. Based on our intel, there are many more facilities like this throughout Frankfurt. All reactivated with the URNC's support.这还只是其中的一处生产线。 以我们目前所掌握的情报，类似的设施在法兰克福市内还有很多。 这都是在罗联的支持下，重新开始运作的。

M16A1I'm curious how you even found these facilities when the Earl has gone to such great lengths to hide them.我很好奇你们是怎么找到这些被爵士完全隐藏下来的设施的。

DandelionIt's all thanks to our Commander. Fortresses are easiest to breach from within—and so are intelligence networks.当然是多亏了我们的指挥官，堡垒最容易从内部攻破，敌人的情报网也一样。

M16A1That does sound like their style. Let's hope they don't set a bad example for others.真是有那个人风格的战术。 要是教坏其他人就不好了。

UMP45So, what's next? We can't let their sacrifice go to waste.那么，为了不白费指挥官的牺牲，我们下一步应该怎么办？

DandelionLet me think... If you want me to dig deeper into their system, you'll need to create a diversion.我想想…… 为了便于更进一步地入侵系统，你们最好能帮我制造点混乱。

M16A1That's easy. Let's start with an explosion. We're going to destroy this place anyway.那很简单，先来场爆炸再说吧，反正最后也要把这里都破坏掉。

A few minutes later, alarms blare throughout the factory.几分钟后，工厂内警铃大作。

Gunfire and explosions erupt one after another. Several tear gas grenades are thrown from unknown directions, and thick smoke engulfs the guards' vision.枪声与爆炸声此起彼伏，数枚催泪弹不知从何处掷出，瞬间弥漫的烟雾吞噬了守卫们的视野。

URNC SoldierIntruders detected in Lab E-4! Four targets, including T-Dolls!E区4号实验室内出现多名入侵者，数量4名，其中包含了战术人形！

URNC SoldierOpen fire!开火！

KalinaOof! That was close...!呜！好险……！

UMP9We're outgunned, and they have us pinned down. 45, don't you have Gr G11's battery switch? Should we turn it on?对方的火力更强，我们被压制住了。 45姐，G11的电池开关是不是在你那里，要不要把它打开？

Gr G11Huh? Wait, no! I don't want to charge in here! I'll get shredded!诶？等等，我不要在这里冲锋啊，一定会被打成筛子的！

UMP9Better one of us gets shredded than all of us, right?那也比所有人都变成筛子好吧？

UMP45Calm down. Stay behind cover. We're just the bait this time.别着急，在掩体后面躲好了，我们这次只是诱饵。

404's firepower weakens after several seconds of firefights. URNC soldiers advance steadily using alternating cover tactics. But once they enter the smoke, their visibility drops as well. None of them notice a nimble figure silently circling behind them.双方交火数秒后，404这边的火力逐渐变弱，罗联士兵以交替掩护战术稳步推进。 可一旦进入烟雾，他们的视线也同样遭到干扰，谁都没有注意到，一个矫健的身影已经悄无声息地绕到了他们身后。

M16A1That's the Army for you.不愧是正规军。

URNC SoldierBehind us? When—后面？什么时——

URNC Soldier—Ugh?!——唔！？

M16A1Too bad. You're still green!可惜，太嫩了！

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

M16A1That should be enough of a diversion, right?这样应该足够混乱了吧。

DandelionThis is more than a diversion—it's a full-on assault.这是袭击，已经超出混乱的范畴了。

M16A1Did you find what we're looking for?要找的东西找到了吗？

DandelionI've hacked into the factory's main system and found some interesting records. This production line was active for a short while a few days ago. The goods were shipped to a single location... This should be the place the Commander has been searching for.我黑入了工厂的主控系统，发现了不少有趣的记录。 像是这处生产线曾经在数日前短暂启动过一段时间，所生产的货物被集中送往了某个地点…… 这应该就是指挥官一直要找的地方。

UMP45Jackpot. Looks like 404 wasn't bait for nothing. Hey, why not check the other factories and labs too?看来是中奖了，我们404总算是没有白当诱饵。 对了，不如也顺便查一下其他的工厂或是实验室？

DandelionThe data is encrypted. I'll need more time to crack it... but we may not have that luxury.信息都被加密了，我需要进行一步地破解，但是……可能没有时间了。

Just as Dandelion finishes speaking, the isolation door ahead begins to move.丹德莱的话刚说完，众人前方的隔离门传来响动。

Hum...嗡——

Through the haze, accompanied by that familiar hum, a white figure emerges.伴随着熟悉的嗡鸣声，一个白色的身影出现在了朦胧的烟雾中。

KalinaW-what is that?! A Nyto?! I've never seen one like this before?!那，那是什么！？涅，涅托！？ 还有这种的吗！？

M16A1It's Grig... I didn't expect her to be here.是缇，她竟然也在这里。

Gr G11Ugh... I don't want to fight her...呜欸……我，我不想跟她打啊……

DandelionI recommend you hightail it out of there. URNC soldiers are also converging on your position.我的建议是尽快跑路，罗联的士兵也在朝你们那边赶去。

UMP45Yeah, can't be helped. We mustn't get trapped here. All units, prepare to break through. Withdraw immediately.没办法了，我们不能在这里被困住，各单位准备突围，迅速撤退。

"My Very Best Friend" “我最好的朋友”

... 2 hours 15 minutes until the Nidhogg Protocol takes full effect.……距离尼德霍格协议的最后生效期限还剩2小时15分。

Bang-bang-bang!呯呯呯——

The air resounds with fierce gunfire... The number of Dolls still fighting has dwindled considerably.激烈的枪声回荡着…… 还在战斗的人形已经所剩不多了。

AR-18Commander, we have confirmed the elimination of Bramedb and Styx.指挥官，目前我们已经确认击毙布拉梅德和斯提克斯。

AR-18DEFY and 404 are pursuing Hebe, while Morridow's whereabouts remain unknown...忤逆和404正在追击赫柏和默莉朵……

CommanderDEFY and 404 may not be able to handle them on their own. Take several Dolls to reinforce them. Leave no one alive. AR Team, with me.忤逆和404不一定应付得过来，你带几个人形去支援她们，一个都不要放过。 AR小队，跟我继续前进。

RO635Roger!收到！

...Click. The Commander unlocks the safety on their handgun while cautiously advancing toward the operating theater.……咔哒。 指挥官打开手枪保险，在AR小队的掩护下，警惕地朝着手术室的方向而去。

On the way to there, a heavy weight still lingers in their mind.在靠近手术室途中，指挥官心里仍有一块巨石悬而未决。

CommanderWhat is going on... with Lunasia...? Is the procedure not finished yet?露尼西亚……什么情况…… 是手术还没完成吗？

The team halts just outside the operating theater, taking positions on both sides of the door. RO looks at the Commander and gestures toward the lock.靠近手术室之后，队伍停了下来，几人列队在门口两侧。 RO看着指挥官，指了指门锁。

The Commander takes a deep breath. Their gaze sharpens, and they nod decisively.指挥官深呼吸一口，随后眼神变得尖锐，他重重地点头。

Bang!砰！

The door bursts open, and AR Team storms inside.大门迅速破开，AR小队迅速涌入。

In a flash, they raise their weapons and secure the room.电光火石间，小队几人纷纷架枪控制住了室内。

The moment the Commander steps through the doorway, they see the face that has haunted their dreams for years.进入正门后，指挥官看见了那张多年以来魂牵梦萦的面容。

WilliamYou—!你——！

Bang! That twisted face barely manages a single word before the Commander pulls the trigger.砰！ 那张狰狞的面孔只来得及说出一个字，指挥官便已经扣下了扳机。

It happens in an instant. The Makarov's muzzle still smells of gunpowder.只是瞬息之间。 马卡洛夫的枪口弥漫着火药的气味。

William's face is forever locked in that contorted expression the moment the shot is fired. No excuses. No hesitation.而威廉那张眉目虬结的脸，也永远定格在扳机扣响前一瞬。 没有任何狡辩，也没有任何犹豫。

No explanations. No deception. No mourning. No repentance. No questions left to ask, no truths left to confirm.没有任何解释，没有花言巧语，也没有任何哀悼和忏悔。 没有需要验证的东西，没有需要得到解释的问题。

They simply aim. Then fire. Nothing more.需要的，只有瞄准、击发。 仅此而已。

After the single shot, the Commander gestures for the team to sweep the room and remain alert. Then, standing before William's corpse...一枪过后，指挥官做了个手势，让小队成员排查室内，随后保持警戒。 而自己则站在威廉的尸体面前。

They aim at the heart—bang!瞄准心脏——砰

The abdomen—bang, bang!瞄准腹部——砰、砰、

The head—瞄准头部——

Bang, bang, bang, bang!砰、砰、砰、砰

The Makarov—with a capacity of eight rounds—is now empty, the slide locked back.马卡洛夫9毫米手枪，8发装弹量，如今已经打至空仓挂机。

The Commander's finger remains on the trigger, pressing it again and again—click, click.指挥官的食指仍未从扳机上挪走，而是徒劳地、一遍又一遍地按着扳机，发出细微的“咔哒”“咔哒”声。

As if they are still shooting William. As if killing him a thousand times, ten thousand times, a million times would still not be enough...就好像指挥官仍在枪杀威廉。 就好像威廉死一千遍、一万遍、一千万遍都不够……

RO635C-Commander...指、指挥官……

RO stares blankly, at a loss as to what to do.RO愣愣地看着，不知所措。

RO635Commander... are you okay?指挥官……你还好吗？

She is about to step forward, but then the Commander lowers the pistol and walks out.RO不无担忧，她刚想靠近指挥官，随后便看到指挥官放下手枪，向室外走去。

CommanderToo many have died by his hand. Too much blood has been spilled. The crimes committed, the path we have gone down because of him—allowed no room for mistakes... This is the only way the dead can be put to rest. Now the blood can finally stop flowing.太多人死在他的手里，太多鲜血因他倾洒。 他所犯下的罪，以及我们走过的路，不允许这一切有任何闪失…… 唯有如此，死者才能瞑目，血液不再汩汩而流。

CommanderRO... we've finally taken our revenge.RO，我们终于报仇雪恨了。

With that, the Commander removes their cap and leaves.说完这些，指挥官将帽子摘下，离开了这里。

RO has never seen that look in their eyes before.那是RO从未见过的眼神。

Inside a certain URNC office in the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 罗联某办公室内

Stasi AgentSir. ...We've received confirmation—Lord Ballard von Oberstein is dead. We've... secured the perpetrator for now. How should we proceed?报告。 ……前方传回消息，巴拉德·冯·奥贝斯坦爵士已确认死亡。 我们……暂时控制住了凶手。 请问，应当如何处理？

The Earl stands by the window with his hands clasped behind his back. Frankfurt stretches before him, yet he looks upon it with indifference. It's impossible to tell what is on his mind.爵士背着手，站在窗边。 法兰克福的景观尽收眼底，然而爵士视这些如无物，只是神色冷淡地眺望着，没有人知道他在想什么。

The seasoned Stasi agent waits uneasily through the long stretch of silence.在漫长的缄默之中，老练的斯塔西特工不安地等待着。

Outside, dark clouds gather. The wind rises.此时，窗外阴云密布，起了风。

Frankfurt, under the westerlies, is usually blessed with steady rain. A gentle wind in peaceful times, bringing moisture and life. But in times of turmoil, it becomes a storm wind, summoning oppressive clouds and lashing rain.由于地处西风带，法兰克福常年受盛行西风控制，雨水丰沛。 在承平治世，它是授雨丰津的福风，带来温润的水汽和滋养的气候；在政局动荡之际，它又引来压城乌云的灾风，掀起鞭挞大地的啸流骤雨。

Sure enough, the once-gentle wind shifts.果不其然，驯顺的西风吹拂片刻，便换了一幅模样。

In an instant, a storm starts raging outside.顷刻间窗外狂风大作，风雨怒号。

Watching Frankfurt swallowed by torrential rain, the Earl finally speaks.看着陷入风雨之中的法兰克福，爵士终于启齿。

Earl...In the end, the Commander is neither hedgehog nor fox. Just an ordinary Joe who crossed the line.……最终，指挥官既不是刺猬，也不是狐狸。 只是个过线的普通人。

Rain lashes against the window with sharp, staccato taps, but the interior of the office remains deathly silent.语毕，窗外的雨水拍打着窗户，发出“噼啪”的声音，而室内却静悄悄。

EarlHandle it in accordance with the law.依律处置。

Stasi Agent...Yes, sir!……是！

In a certain prison in the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 某监狱

Time stretches into something immeasurable. In the darkness, it thickens like congealing hydraulic fluid, barely flowing.那是一段漫长到无法计量的时间。 时间在黑暗之中像是粘稠到逐渐凝固的液压油，几乎毫无流动。

The Commander can't recall the last time they saw sunlight nor the last time they spoke. Their hair is falling out in clumps. The stench of their own body has numbed their sense of smell. Their teeth are loosening, and a constant ringing fills their ears.已经不记得上次看见太阳是什么时候了，甚至记不清上次说话是什么时候。 头发成把成把地掉，嗅觉被身上的味道麻痹，牙齿在松动，耳内持续嗡鸣。

Their reactions slow... Their eyesight deteriorates day by day...反应，日趋迟缓…… 眼球，日益退化……

They no longer ruminate on the question, "Was it worth it?" Because they already know the answer.已经不会再去想“这么做是否值得？”的问题了，因为早已得出答案。

It had to be worth it—that's an unshakable conclusion, one that must never be overturned. Though imprisoned, only the Commander themself knows who truly saved Frankfurt, who deserves the Gold Star medal.必须值得——这是一个绝对不会动摇，且绝对不可以反刍的结论。 虽身陷囹圄，但只有自己知道拯救法兰克福的人是谁，谁才是配得上金星勋章的苏联英雄。

The fact they're now in this sorry state is no accident. It's the doing of the URNC's upper ranks. History is not always progressive. This is merely the polar night before dawn.而如今陷入了这番处境，不是谁的错误，而是罗联高层的陷害。 历史不总是进步主义的，这一切都是破晓前的极夜。

There was no mistake. Everything was worth it. They must think of it that way. There's no other possibility.没有任何错误，做的一切都是值得的。 必须这么想、必须这么想才行。

Because otherwise... there would be no reason to bear it all. If it wasn't worth it, then it would all have been...因为，如果不这么想，那么自己便没有任何理由背负这一切。 如果不这么想，这一切……

At least William is dead. Paradeus is shattered. There will be no more victims of illegal experiments. That is enough.至少，威廉已经死了，帕拉蒂斯也已粉碎，不会再有人饱受非法实验的戕害。 这就够了。

Clang! The Commander looks up at the sound of the prison guard striking the iron door with a baton.咣！ 抬头看去，那是狱守用警棍砸铁门发出的声音。

Prison Guard10796, come get your slop.10796号，过来领你的猪食。

Only then does the Commander register their hunger. Meals have always come at the guard's whim, so there's no point in feeling hungry. Learning how to suppress one's biological needs is the key.听到狱守的话，指挥官才察觉到饥饿。 长期以来，放饭时间完全看狱守心情。因此饥饿是没有意义的，早点学会克制自己的生理需求才是正解。

Prison GuardMove it!赶紧过来！

The Commander can no longer stand upright. Their spine and limbs have degenerated, so they crawl—no, wriggle—toward the door. Once, this would have been humiliating. Now, it is nothing.已经无法直立行走了，脊椎和四肢在漫长的黑暗之中退化，因此只能用爬——甚至是蠕动的方式来到门边。 换做以前，一定会感到屈辱，但如今这些都只是毫不起眼的琐事。

The guard sets down the bowl, but does not leave. Unusual. But it doesn't matter... Humiliation, torture—he can do anything he pleases...狱守把饭碗放在地上之后并没有要走人的意思，这和往常不同。 不过没有关系……想羞辱就羞辱吧，想折磨就折磨吧……

It's all routine at this point.习以为常、见怪不怪。

The Commander reaches for the bowl. The gruel is as foul as ever, and can barely be called food.来到饭碗面前，依旧是那糟糕到难以称之为食物的糊状物质。

They eat anyway, wolfing it down. Rotten, sour tastes fill their mouth.指挥官没有顾虑那些，狼吞虎咽地吞食起来，腐败和酸腥的味道在口腔里回荡。

The Commander quietly resigns themself to another bout of diarrhea that night.今晚又要拉肚子了，指挥官悲哀地想到。

Commander...?……？

They've finished half of the gruel, but the guard still hasn't left.吃到半途，狱守还未离去。

So the Commander looks up. Their eyes meet.于是，指挥官抬起头来，与那人对上目光。

CommanderYou... you're—!你……你是！

CommanderUgh—呃——

The moment they notice something wrong about the guard, their tongue and lips go numb. A prickling sensation spreads across their mouth—眼球刚捕捉到眼前人的异样，指挥官便猛然发现自己的舌头和嘴唇出现了对称性的麻木感，唇周仿佛被无数根小刺轻轻扎刺——

Clang!咣当！

The bowl clatters to the ground—not by will, but because their fingers have also gone stiff and numb.手里的饭盆掉落，然而那不是主观动作下的结果，而是手指酸麻无力的客观表现。

They struggle to stand, only to collapse in a heap again...指挥官挣扎着，想站起身来，然而一个趔趄摔倒在地……

—!——！

Commander...!…………！

They can't utter a sound. Their throat is thick, making it impossible to swallow. Breathing grows difficult. They grow weak. Death closes in.说不出来话，喉咙发麻、吞咽无力。 指挥官逐渐感到呼吸困难，提不上力，死亡的感觉如影随形。

The Commander watches as the guard approaches.狱守仍未离去，指挥官看到他正慢慢地靠近。

He removes his hat, revealing a beautiful face with delicate features.随后，他把帽子摘了下去，露出了一张清丽的脸。

A familiar face. That slender build. Only then does the Commander realize it's not a he, but a she...看见那熟悉的面目，以及那纤细的身形，指挥官才知道，那不是“他”，而是“她”……

CommanderUgh!呜——！

They writhe on the ground, but their body refuses to obey. Only their eyes are still theirs to command. They are now wide with fury.指挥官拼尽全力在地上滚动，然而身体完全不听使唤。 唯一能控制的只剩下眼球，指挥官目眦欲裂。

At that moment, the Commander finally realizes that death is not the worst thing in the world.此时指挥官终于知道，原来死亡不是这个世界上最大的不幸。

Prison Guard (?)Hello, Commander. I'm sure you know who I am.你好呀，指挥官。 你一定知道我是谁……

Lying on the ground, barely breathing, tears stream uncontrollably from the Commander's eyes. Even with just a brief glance at their visitor, they are fully aware of the situation.指挥官侧卧在地，气若游丝，眼泪不受控制地汩汩流出。 即便是短暂地一瞥，自己也已经理解目前的情形。

Reality blurs—like a dream. Like a life spent in struggle, only to end in emptiness.眼前的一切朦胧如梦——一如自己那戎马匆匆、尽头却是竹篮打水一场空的人生。

Prison Guard (?)I came on Lord William's orders to deliver a message... "Your ideals are nothing but a pitiful lie." "Cling to them... and drown silently in a corner."我来这里，是威廉大人命我给你带句话…… ——你的理想，只是一个悲哀的谎言。 抱着它，无声无息地……在角落里溺死吧。

CommanderUgh!!!呜！！！！！

Prison Guard (?)"That... might be a happier ending for you."这样……对你来说……也许才更幸福吧。

Tap, tap, tap... Footsteps fade away. The Commander's consciousness begins to unravel.哒哒哒—— 脚步声渐行渐远，指挥官的神志愈发涣散。

The Commander gazes up at the ceiling as they lie flat on the floor. The dim light gleams like the scythe of Death. The ringing in their ears becomes his whisper. Before losing consciousness completely, the Commander knows with absolute certainty—they are going to die.仰面朝天，昏暗的灯光像是死神的镰刀寒光，耳边的嗡名声像是死神的轻语。 在意识彻底消散之前，指挥官比谁都清楚，自己要死了。

The ideals they've pursued all their life... shattered in an instant.自己追逐一生的理想，也毁于一旦。

What a despicable, powerless life they've lived... As the Commander breathes their last, all they feel is bitterness and resentment.真是卑鄙又无力的一生啊…… 临死之前，只有积郁满心的忿恨。

At a rendezvous point somewhere in the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 某街区接头点

Frankfurt in November is never a pleasant place. The days grow colder. The sun is already gone by four or five. Then comes the dreadfully long night.11月的法兰克福，从来不是让人心情愉悦的地方。 天气越来越冷，下午四五点太阳就会落山，然后是漫长到令人绝望的黑夜。

Even in daytime, the sun rarely appears. Everything is suffocatingly gray. Over Frankfurt hangs not only visible clouds, but unseen political undercurrents.即便是日间，也很少能见到太阳。目之所及的一切，都是让人喘不过气的灰白一片。 笼罩在法兰克福上空的，不只是看得见的乌云，还有大量看不见的政治暗流。

Agent JI've lost count how many plainclothes I've spotted along the way. When did Frankfurt become like this...?这一路上，数不清看到了多少个便衣警察。 法兰克福什么时候变成了这个样子……

Since the Commander went missing, Agent J has lost his happy-go-lucky demeanor. He has grown serious and dour.自从指挥官下落不明之后，特工J的脸上再难见到从前的轻松表情。 他变得严肃沉默，很少再像以前那样随便。

The reason... is the city's quiet transformation. Most visible of all—the secret police everywhere.原因……自然是和法兰克福的隐性剧变有关。 最直观的体现，便是街上到处可见的秘密警察。

UMP45Kevin, you're being followed. Check your 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock. There are two of them.凯文，你被跟踪了。 注意5点钟方向和7点钟方向，两个人。

Agent JDamn weasels!这帮阴魂不散的东西！

Clicking his tongue under his breath, Agent J lowers his cap and quickens his pace.暗自啐了一口，特工J压低帽檐，脚下步伐提速。

Using his familiarity with Frankfurt, he weaves through the streets. However, instead of falling behind, his pursuers slowly close the distance.凭靠对法兰克福的熟悉，他一路辗转腾挪，然而身后两人并未跟丢，反而逐渐缩小了和他的距离。

Agent JDamn it!该死的！

UMP45There's an alley ahead that leads to the sewers. You can shake them there.前面巷子里有条小路，附近的下水道里能甩开对方。

Agent JGot it!收到！

Sewers, White Zone, Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 下水道

UMP45Front left! Go straight 20 meters, then take an immediate right!左前！直走20米之后立刻右拐！

Agent JGot it!知道了！

J drops all pretense and runs at full speed through the sewers.已经完全放弃伪装的J马力全开，他在法兰克福的下水道当中狂奔。

Behind him, the pursuers do the same.身后的尾随者显然也放弃了伪装，高速飞奔起来。

At the next turn, J is almost overcome by despair. It is a straight corridor.步入下个转角之后，J几乎感到绝望。 因为那是一条笔直的长道。

He's no match for the two "marathoners" behind him in terms of speed and endurance. He's only managed to stay ahead by navigating the maze-like sewer system under 45's guidance. But now, in this corridor that's straight as an arrow, there's nowhere for him to turn or hide.论脚力，他显然是比不过身后的两位“马拉松选手”，能甩开他们完全是自己在45的指导下，在法兰克福繁复交错的下水道系统当中东拐西拐。 但面前这条单行路，既没有能让他拐弯的地方，也没有能让他藏身的地方。

His capture is inevitable.这样一来，自己几乎是必然被抓到。

Agent JHey! Where do I go now?! Can't you lot from NOMFA be a little more helpful?!喂！接下来走哪啊？！ 你们非军事力量管理局的人做事能不能靠点谱啊！？

UMP45$@^%......!$@^%……！

Agent JHey! Answer me!!喂！说话啊！！

Agent JScheiße! Signal lost?! Now?!靠！信号怎么这个时候断了？！

No choice... From here on, he's on his own. J glances back. The two figures are getting closer.没办法，接下来只能靠自己了。 特工J回头看了一眼，身后的两个身影愈发追近。

Deep in the sewers, White Zone, Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 下水道深处

Tap-tap-tap! The sound of footsteps draws closer and closer, while J's stamina is already at its limit...哒哒哒！ 脚步声越来越近，而J的体力已达极限……

Agent JI can't catch my breath... Am I going to get caught?! Damn it!喘不上气了…… 要被抓到了吗？！可恶！

Just as J is about to draw his sidearm and make a last stand, he suddenly hears several extremely heavy footsteps coming from above his head.就在J准备掏出随身手枪和对方做个了断之际，他忽然听到头顶上方传来了几声极为沉重的脚步声。

Agent JMore pursuers above me? Are they trying to kill me outright?!头顶还有追兵？ 这是要把我搞死吗！

But something feels off. If those are footsteps, they are far too heavy.只是他觉得不对劲，要论那是脚步声，未免也太沉重了些。

Boom!!轰！！

Agent JWhat the—?!啥！？

A sudden deafening blast erupts, accompanied by a massive shockwave. J is thrown to the ground by the earth-shattering impact.突如其来的巨响伴随着巨大的冲击力，一记惊天动地的冲击之后，J被冲击波掀翻在地。

Agent J(Wheezes) What kind of firepower is that? Did they fire a bunker-buster?!咳咳咳……这什么威力啊？ 钻地弹头打进来了？？

Dust fills the air after the explosion. J looks up. Slightly ahead of him, a massive hole has opened in the ceiling.在那巨响过后，是漫天的烟尘。 J抬头看了看，自己头上偏前一点的位置现出一个巨型窟窿。

And within the endless dust, he can just about make out the silhouette of a Doll.而在无边无际的烟尘当中，J只看得见一个隐约的人形伫立其中。

A towering Doll of immense stature.那人身形高大健壮，魁梧的程度有如城楼。

Agent JAK-15?!AK-15？！

As the dust gradually settles, J finally recognizes the figure.在烟尘渐渐散去之后，J终于认清了来者。

???Hey, hey, hey? Do you HAVE to make such a splashy mess?哎哎哎？又搞这么大阵仗。

Another, more slender Doll approaches. She waves her hand, fanning away the dust as she nears J.逐步靠近的，是一个更加纤细的人形。 她挥着手扇了扇风，逐渐靠近了J。

AK-12After getting the message from 45, you went from just picking up the pace to punching through a blast door... and now you've straight-up kicked through a sewer pipe made of reinforced concrete... You're practically...从45那得到消息后，一开始还只是跑得快点，然后变成一拳打崩防爆门，到最后居然直接把钢筋混凝土做的下水管道踹碎…… 简直——

Stevens M520A high-speed train at full throttle.简直像个全速发动的高铁车头。

The two of them jump down from the shattered pipe AK-15 destroyed and land beside J.两人从被AK-15破坏的管道当中跳了下来，落在J的身旁。

Agent JI thought I was gonna die...我还以为要挂掉了……

Seeing familiar faces appear one after another, Agent J's expression finally relaxes a little.见以前的熟面孔们陆续亮相，特工J的表情稍微松弛了一点。

He gets to his feet and dusts himself off.他自己站了起来，拍了拍身上的尘土。

AK-12By the way, she asked us to pass on a message. "We're with Griffin. Don't get that wrong."顺便，她要我们给你带句话。 “我们是‘格里芬’的人，别搞错了。”

Agent J...Fair enough. None of us are here on official duty anyway.……说得也是，毕竟我们聚在这都不是公差嘛。

Stevens M520Speaking of official duty... the Stasi sent them, right? Aren't they your old colleagues? Why are they running after you like you owe them money?说到公差……那些是斯塔西吧？不是你的老同事吗？ 追这么紧，你欠他们钱没还？

Agent JThere were no Nytos among my former colleagues.我的前同事里面可没有涅托。

Stevens M520Nytos?涅托？

Following J's gaze, the group looks toward AK-15, who is walking out of the billowing cloud of dust.循着J的目光，众人看向徐徐从烟尘当中走来的AK-15。

She tosses something she's been carrying onto the ground.她提着一个人，然后丢在地上。

It is a Nyto, missing half its body, completely lifeless.那是一只缺了半边身体的涅托，已经失去了生机。

Stevens M520Why are Nytos wearing Stasi uniforms?为什么涅托穿着斯塔西的衣服？

Agent JOver the past year, the number of secret police in Frankfurt has increased fivefold, with almost three Stasi agents watching every two households. But with the war being so recent, the population losses haven't been recovered. Not to mention the negative birth rate. It's all because a large number of Nytos have infiltrated the Stasi ranks.过去一年，法兰克福的秘密警察数量翻了五倍，几乎每两户就有三个斯塔西特工盯梢。 但战争过去没多久，法兰克福的人口损失远远没有补上，更别提出生率是负数。 原因就是大量的涅托混进了斯塔西的队伍当中。

Stevens M520That doesn't make sense. Nytos all look the same. Human agents should be able to spot them easily.这不对吧？涅托都长一个样子，人类特工应该能很快察觉出来才对。

Stevens M520And Paradeus...而且帕拉蒂斯……

UMP45That's exactly why we're here today.这就是为什么我们今天会聚到这里了。

At some point, UMP45 has joined the group with UMP9.不知何时，UMP45带着UMP9出现在一侧。

UMP45We tried filing investigation requests, but all of them were rejected. So we had no choice but to do this off the books... Everyone gathered here today, no matter your current affiliation... You're here as members of Griffin. Understood?我们试着提出过调查申请，不过全都被驳回了。 所以只能偷摸干私活……今天聚到这的，不管现在是什么身份背景。 都是作为“格里芬”的一员而来的，明白吗？

Agent JHuh? Even me?欸？我也算吗？

UMP9You're an honorary member! Heheh!你算荣誉成员吧！嘿嘿！

AN-94We've made a lot of noise. Let's get out of here quickly. We can talk later. The longer we delay, the more danger the Commander is in.我们搞出的声音很大，尽快离开这里吧。 闲谈稍后再说，拖得越久，指挥官越危险。

UMP45No. Our target is right here.不，我们的目标正是这里。

AN-94Huh?诶？

UMP45More precisely, beneath our feet.准确地来说，是脚下。

Deep in the sewers in the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 下水道深处

Agent JSo the ones coming after me just now were the Nytos guarding the lab?刚才追杀我的就是驻守实验室的涅托吗？

The group forms up and advances cautiously, with AK-15 taking point. Along the way, they encounter several Nytos, but they are silently taken down by AK-12 and AN-94, who handle reconnaissance.众人结成小队稳重地前进，由AK-15打头。 期间碰到了几只涅托，然而都被负责潜入侦查的AK-12和AN-94悄无声息地做掉了。

AK-12Not necessarily. The two chasing you were probably just standard patrol units. If it had been the ones I took out earlier, you would've been dead the moment they spotted you. Their specs weren't low—several of them sensed something wrong before I made a move.倒也未必，追你的那两只应该就是普通游街的。 换成我干掉的这几只涅托，你刚被盯上就会死。 它们的素质都不低，有好几只在我动手之前察觉到了异样。

AN-94And the deeper we go, the stronger the security gets. The Nytos out there were manageable, but the ones we just ran into were already quite tricky. They're perceptible enough to notice us even when we tried to ambush them. As for the ones deeper inside... they might be even stronger.而且越靠近深处，守备的涅托实力越强。 外面的还能处理，刚才碰见的几只已经很难缠了，即便是偷袭也很容易被发现。 至于里面的涅托……不知道会不会变得更强……

Stevens M520So, are you going to tell us what's going on now? What on earth happened to the troublemaker?所以，现在能把情况跟我们说说了吗？ 那家伙到底怎么了？到底发生什么事了？

Agent JA while back—about a year after the Battle of Frankfurt—45 came to me, saying she couldn't contact the Commander. At the time, I'd just been kicked out of the Stasi, and I had no connections left. Without solid intel, we couldn't act recklessly, so we stayed under the radar. We investigated for a long time, didn't get much, but one thing is certain—Paradeus didn't disappear. If anything, it's thriving, and operating at an even larger scale.前阵子，差不多法兰克福之战过去一年多的时间，45找上我，说联系不上指挥官。 当时我被斯塔西踢出队伍，一时之间也找不到门路。 由于没有确凿消息，我们也不敢轻举妄动，只能在水面之下活动。 之后我们查了很久，成果不多，但有一件事能确定——那就是帕拉蒂斯非但没有消失，反而蓬勃发展，规模比以前更甚。

AN-94The Commander killed William—Paradeus should've collapsed. How did it turn out like this...?指挥官明明杀死了威廉，帕拉蒂斯应该不复存在了才对。 怎么会变成这样……

Agent JAnd the timing of Paradeus' resurgence matches the moment the Commander disappeared. Even a child wouldn't believe there's no connection.而帕拉蒂斯死灰复燃的时间点，和指挥官失去消息的时间相近。 说这一切没有关联，连小孩子都不会信。

Stevens M520... I don't believe that troublemaker would die so easily, but they must be in trouble. That's why I'm here.…… 我不信那家伙会这么轻易地挂掉，但我相信这个人一定是遇到了麻烦。 这是我来到这里的理由。

UMP9The Commander has to be okay... (Sniffs) They must've been hidden somewhere...指挥官一定没事的……呜…… 一定是被藏起来了……

UMP45Security is tight around here. We're getting close—prepare yourselves. Kevin, you're the only human here. If combat breaks out, stay in a safe position and coordinate us. Got it?这附近的安保程度不低，我们马上靠近了，大家做好准备。 凯文，你是在场唯一的人类，之后可能会发生战斗。 你站在队伍安全的地方临时指挥大家，没问题吧？

Agent JYeah, leave it to me. Everyone came here on their own after hearing the news, chasing down leads about the Commander. I'm not like them; I don't have any inspiring words. But we're all here for one thing and one thing only— If The Commander is alive, we find them. If they're dead—嗯，交给我吧。 各位接到消息后，都是自发来调查指挥官的线索的。 我不会像那个人一样，能说些什么勉励大家的话，我只知道我们的目标只有一个—— 活要见人，死要——

J pauses. He swallows hard. The word "dead" weighs a thousand pounds—too heavy to speak.J顿了一下，他吞了吞嗓子。 这个死字系挂千钧，沉重到让他说不出来话。

AN-94If they're dead... we avenge them.死，要为指挥官报仇。

A crushing weight settles over everyone's chest. They meet each other's gaze with solemn resolve. The consensus is clear. The only path forward is to break through the fog and uncover the truth.沉重的巨石压在众人心上，在场的每一个人，皆以肃穆的神色相视。 共识已经形成，接下来的任务只有突破迷雾、拨云见日。

In a top secret lab deep in the sewers of the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 下水道深处 绝密实验室

It can be said that this is one of the most difficult battles the Dolls have ever faced. Just five standard Nytos have managed to deal devastating damage to the team.可以说，这是众多人形参与作战以来，经历过最艰难的战斗之一。 区区五只普通涅托，就对小队造成了重创。

These things can no longer be called Nytos.这已经不能称之为涅托了。

Agent JAK-15! Three o'clock! 94, provide covering fire!AK15！注意3点钟方向！ 94立刻提供掩护！

Amid the hail of bullets, J immediately issues commands based on battlefield conditions. But the enemies' firepower and mobility far exceed expectations.枪林弹雨间，J根据战场情况立刻下达了指示。 然而对方的火力和机动能力远超所有人的想象。

The team was barely able to eliminate three of the five Nytos while taking very heavy losses. Even J, who is being protected, has his right shoulder torn open by stray bullets, twisted at an unnatural angle.五只涅托，小队付出了惨痛的代价才勉强干掉了其中三只。 就连被大家保护起来的J，也被流弹撕裂了右边肩膀，以一种不自然的样子扭曲起来。

The remaining two Nytos are drawn away by the still-mobile AK-12, led on a chase along the outer perimeter that isn't looking too good for the outnumbered Doll.剩下的两只涅托，则被尚且能行动的12吸引，在远离战场的外环上演一场脚力悬殊的逃逸战。

The most severely injured is Stevens M520. Half her frame—from eye to hip—is nearly destroyed. Leaning against the wall, she struggles to hold her gun with one hand, firing to keep the approaching Nytos at bay.而这里面伤得最严重的，当属史蒂文斯520。 她的半边身体，从眼球到髋骨几乎完全报废，现在正在倚着墙面，勉强地用单手举枪，射退企图靠近的涅托。

The team finally pushes the frontline to the blast door at great cost.好在付出了巨大代价之后，小队终于将战线突破至防爆门面前。

Agent JAK-15, breach the door! Everyone else, full cover!AK15负责破门！ 其他人全力掩护！

EveryoneUnderstood!明白！

Boom! AK-15 charges forward—but this blast door is less a door and more a steel wall.轰！ AK15发动起来，然而这扇防爆门与其说是门，不如说是一座钢铁巨墙。

Even AK-15 cannot break through it quickly. The delay forces everyone to extend their defensive cover.饶是AK15短时间内也无法破门而入。 这无疑拉长了众人的掩护时间。

But the enemies show no mercy.然而，对方显然没有给小队任何留情的意思。

Boom. Boom. Boom...轰、轰、轰……

Stevens M520Tsk... we just took out three, and reinforcements have already arrived? What are these things anyway...? Hard as alloy and fast as hell.啧……刚干掉三只，结果就补强了一支小队吗？ 这到底是些什么玩意……硬得跟合金一样，还灵活得不行。

Nobody answers her. The atmosphere grows tense. Everyone knows how this will likely end...没人继续接话，气氛逐渐僵硬。 谁都知道接下来会是什么结果……

But Stevens M520 doesn't seem to care. She forces herself upright.然而，史蒂文斯520却没有在意这些，她从地面上强撑着、勉强地站了起来。

Stevens M520This might feel like some cliché movie moment... But someone still has to do it.虽然这个时候弄这些，很像一些二流的电影情节…… 但是该做的事情，还是得有人来做。

UMP9Stevens... what are you doing? You're the most heavily injured—you can't even stand! Don't be ridiculous!史蒂文斯……你要干什么？ 你是我们几个里伤得最惨的，已经站不起来了，不要说傻话呀！

Stevens M520Humph... Hey, High-Speed Train, how long do you need to break that door?哼…… 高铁车头，你什么时候能搞定那扇破门？

AK-15... Three minutes. But I need full concentration.…… 三分钟，但我需要保持专注。

Stevens M520Got it. Take what ammo and explosives you need and leave the rest to me. The cover here won't hold much longer. If I trigger another detonation, I can at least build you a wall thick enough to block them. We can't beat those two monsters head-on, but we can separate them. Their movements are unpredictable, so someone needs to seize the moment. That someone... is me.知道了。 你们带走必须的弹药和炸弹，剩下的留给我。 这里的掩体结构快顶不住了，只要进一步爆破，多少能为你们搞一面足够厚的墙出来。 正面是打不过这两个怪物的，但可以把它们隔起来。只是它们的行动变幻莫测，必须要有一个人抓准这个时机。 而这个人，就是我。

Stevens lifts her head, her gaze sweeping across everyone.史蒂文斯抬起头，她的眼睛扫过众人。

Stevens M520You need more combat strength. I'm no longer useful. The rest is up to you. ...And if you see the Commander, tell them this for me— No matter what happens, I want them to live well. Don't be a soldier anymore. Stay away from danger. Just be an ordinary person... and live a good life.你们需要更多战力，我已经帮不上忙了。 至于剩下的，就交给你们了。 ……还有，你们几个，如果能见到那家伙，记得给我带句话—— 无论发生什么，我都希望你能好好地活下去。 不要再做什么军人，也不要再靠近危险的事情，就做一个普通的人，好好地生活下去。

UMP9No! Stevens— If anyone's staying behind, it should be me! I can still fight!不要！史蒂文斯—— 殿后的话，要做也是我来！我还能动！

UMP459...9……

UMP9 tries to protest, but UMP45 stops her.9仍想阻拦，但是被45拦下。

Stevens M520Hey, Miss One-Eye! Drag your crying little sister out of here. You all have things to do, right?那个一只眼的姐姐！拉着你家那个哭哭啼啼的妹妹赶紧走人。 你们，也有你们该做的事吧？

UMP45Your message has been duly noted. I'll pass it on when we see the Commander.你的话，我记下了。 等见到指挥官，我会如实转达。

UMP9(Sobs)呜呜呜……

UMP9 says nothing more, but her quiet sobbing adds a layer of sorrow to the already tense air.9没有再说什么，但她的哭声无疑为现场紧张的气氛染上些许悲哀。

It is the moment of farewell. Everybody gives her one last look to pay their respects.诀别之时已至，众人纷纷用目光向她致以尊重。

Boom!! Just as AK-15 breaches the blast door within the promised timeframe, the two Nytos' attention shifts.轰！！ 约定的时刻到了， AK15爆破防爆门的瞬间，两只涅托的注意力被吸引过去。

Bang!砰！

Stevens M520 unleashes what little firepower she has left. She doesn't land many hits, but it's enough to force them back!史蒂文斯520将自己所剩不多的火力倾泻而出，尽管没有多少真正打中它们，但足以将它们逼退！

Stevens M520Eyes on ME!你们的敌人是我！

Boom!轰！

Boom!!轰！！

The Nytos dodge midair, but Stevens times their movements and detonates the explosives laid earlier by UMP45. She has their full attention now. They know that in order to pass through the breached door, they must first deal with this crippled Doll.涅托在空中闪躲着，而史蒂文斯则看准它们的动作，引爆先前由45布置好的炸弹。 这将它们的注意力彻底吸引过来，它们知道，想要越过那扇被打爆的防护门，必须要解决眼前这个残废的人形。

Stevens M520Heh... a Nyto, no matter how strong, is still just a Nyto. A Hume Doll is superior—anywhere, anytime!呵，再强的涅托，终究只是涅托。 休谟人形无论何时何地都是最优秀的存在！

Beep— In a flash, Stevens M520 presses the final switch.嘀—— 电光石火的一瞬，史蒂文斯520按下最后的开关。

BOOM!!!轰！！！

Steel and concrete collapse completely. Countless chunks fall, piling into an insurmountable barrier.钢筋混凝土的结构彻底崩塌，无数石块钢筋掉落在地，在重力的作用下，垒起一座难以逾越的高山。

Stevens is blown backward alongside the Nytos rushing her. The flight feels both endless and fleeting. She closes her eyes. Her life flashes by like a shooting star—too brief.而史蒂文斯也在那场爆炸当中，和欺上身来的涅托一起被炸飞回去。 飞行的时间太长又太短，史蒂文斯闭上了眼，她只觉得自己的经历像流星一样，太过短暂。

Whether it was bickering with Erma... or fighting side by side with the Commander... Those days are undeniably resplendent, like crystal pendants on a chandelier.无论是和艾尔玛斗嘴呛声的日子，还是和指挥官并肩作战的时候…… 但那些日子，无论如何看起来都很绮丽，像是水晶吊灯上闪闪发光的晶莹吊坠。

Inside a lab in the White Zone of Frankfurt.白区 法兰克福 实验室内部

Whoosh! The moment the door opens, a cold flash cuts through the darkness.唰！ 就在门打开的瞬间，漆黑的室内亮起一阵寒芒。

J, being human, reacts too slowly.而J身为人类后知后觉。

Agent JEnemy attack! Night vision on!敌袭！打开夜视仪！

UMP9Sis...姐……

Only UMP9's trembling voice can be heard in the darkness. J turns... and finds UMP9 frozen in a state of neural shutdown.黑暗中，只有9颤抖的声音响起。 J回头看去，却发现9处于心智宕机的状态。

He rushes toward her to find out what happened.他向后跑去，想要看看9那边发生了什么。

But before he gets close, he hears something hit the ground... and roll up to his boot.然而他刚刚靠近，却听见了头颅掉落在地的声音，而且滚落下来，撞到他的靴子。

It is UMP45's head, her expression frozen at the moment she entered. Below the neck, the cut is smooth like tofu sliced by a superheated blade.那是45的头颅，她的神态维持在刚进门的那一瞬。 脖子以下的切面，光滑而整齐，如同被极高温的锋利刀刃切过的豆腐。

Whoosh!! The blade doesn't stop after beheading UMP45. It flashes again the next second.唰！！ 而那一刀并没有在砍断45脑袋之后停下，兔起鹘落之间又是一刀！

Pop! With a small explosion, UMP45's core is destroyed before everyone's eyes.啪！ 伴随着一声微小的爆炸声，在场的所有人都看到了45的核心被那诡秘且致命的一刀摧毁……

Agent J4-45!!4、45！！

Tap... tap... tap... Footsteps echo in the dark. Under the faint light, J recognizes the figure approaching.哒、哒、哒…… 黑暗之中，脚步响起，从仅存的光亮之中，惊恐的J认出了来者是谁。

The realization makes him freeze.就在他认出来对方是谁的时候，他愣了一瞬间。

In that instant, the figure vanishes.一瞬之间，对方的身影消失了。

AN-94Kevin! Snap out of it!凯文！醒醒！

In a flash, AN-94 is already in front of him, clashing with the enemy.电光火石间，94已经挡在自己身前，和对方缠斗起来。

Agent JI'm not mistaken... that's Grig! But why is she—我没认错，那是缇！！ 可她为什么会——

UMP9AAAAAAHHHHHH!! You killed 45! You killed 45!! I'll kill you!!!啊啊啊啊啊啊！！ 你杀了45姐！你杀了45姐！！ 我跟你拼了！！！

UMP9 snaps out of her catatonic state, draws her weapon, and enters the fray. But for some reason, Grig is far stronger than before. Her movements are like streaks of silver light, too fast for the human eye to register.从心智宕机中反应过来的UMP9立刻掏出自己的枪加入与缇的战斗。 然而不知为何，缇变得比以往更加强横，她的身影快如银光，以人类肉眼根本看不见任何踪迹。

AN-94 and UMP9 are forced back even when they join forces against her.即便是94与9合力，也被缇打得节节败退。

Agent J9! Don't lose your head!9！不要意气用事！

AK-15Don't just stand there!别傻站着！

???Oh? Should you really be worrying about others now? Tell me, "most powerful Doll"... What exactly are you looking at?哦？还有心情顾及他人？ 所谓的“最强人形”，请你告诉我，你的眼睛在看哪里？

AK-15?!？！

Boom! First comes a sonic boom that nearly deafens J.轰！ 首先传入耳朵的是一声音爆，特工J险些被震聋；

Then a massive explosion, shaking the entire lab.其次是一声巨大的爆破声，几乎将整个实验室轰塌。

J's eyes doesn't even catch what just happened, only the aftermath.除了这两声巨响，J完全没有察觉到发生了什么。

Turning back, he sees a slender figure standing before a shattered wall. A figure that's tall, thin, and frail, almost like a reed. Yet that very figure is effortlessly gripping AK-15 by the throat with one hand.J回头看去，他只看到了破裂的墙面前面站着一个一个纤细单薄的身影，那人纤细、高瘦，瘦弱得就像是一根高挑的芒草。 然而正是这样单薄的人形，她几乎不费吹灰之力，单手掐着AK15的脖子，使她动弹不得。

Completely indifferent to the power she's restraining, she simply turns and grins at J.而这个人，丝毫没有在乎自己手里掐着的是怎样强大的存在，她只是笑嘻嘻地回头看向自己。

J's brain finally pieces together what just happened—in an instant beyond human perception, AK-15 was slammed into the wall by a black blur. The sonic boom was the slender figure's movement, and the explosion was AK-15 crashing into the wall.一切终于有了答案——在超出人体反应极限的瞬间里，AK15被一个一闪而过的黑影按在墙上动弹不得。 而那声音爆，正是那个纤细瘦弱的人移动时发出的——至于巨大的爆破声，则是她将AK15砸在墙上。

"Moon"Long time no see, Agent. Remember me?好久不见，特工先生。 还记得我吗？

Agent JA-Amaris... No... you're not Amaris. Who are you?阿、阿玛瑞丝…… 不——你不是阿玛瑞丝，你到底是谁？

???She is Amaris. The one and only. It's understandable that you find her unfamiliar. After all, the "Moon" is my masterpiece. Now she is truly... The most powerful Doll in existence.她就是阿玛瑞丝，如假包换。 你感到陌生也正常，毕竟“月亮”也是我的至高杰作。 现在的她，才是当之无愧的—— 最强人形。

A familiar voice echoes from the corridor. Footsteps approach as the lights flicker on. And J can finally make out the newcomer.走廊尽头传来一个熟悉的声音，伴随着“哒哒”的脚步声，室内的射灯渐渐照亮。 也正是拜赐于此，J渐渐地看清了来者。

Agent JUh... uh...啊……啊……

He is speechless. He simply can't wrap his head around everything he's just witnessed.J失语了，他完全无法理解眼前所看到的一切。

NeleLong time no see, Kevin. I hope you've been well...好久不见，凯文。 希望你别来无恙……

She peers at J like a vulture eyeing a fresh carcass...她脸上的表情就像是见到了猎物的秃鹫，然而与秃鹫不同的是……

J has never seen Nele smile like that before...J从来没有见过奈乐露出那样的笑容……

As the lab lights fully illuminate, J sees the surroundings clearly. His eyes widen as he takes in the horror.实验室内部的灯光逐渐亮起，J也逐渐看清了室内的陈设。 由此，他本就瞪大的双眼目眦欲裂。

He once thought the experiments under Ballard von Oberstein's Paradeus were already beyond monstrous; he never imagined someone could surpass them. He is a seasoned special agent, yet even this visible portion alone makes his stomach convulse.原本，他以为巴拉德治下的帕拉蒂斯所做的人体实验已经是人神共愤了，但他没有想到，居然还有人能青出于蓝而胜于蓝。 光是目之所及的这部分，就足以让他一个身经百战的特工感到胃部痉挛。

Agent JNo... this can't be... How could this be...? Impossible... I don't believe it... You're lying... You've got to be lying... This was all you? Nele! What are you doing?!不……这不可能…… 怎会如此…… 绝无可能…… 我不相信…… 你一定是在骗我……你一定是在骗我…… 这些全都是你的手笔？ 奈乐！你在做什么？！

NeleWhat am I doing? I'm simply doing what must be done.做什么？我只是在做我该做的事情。

NeleReforging the world. Changing its rules. Establishing order. Ushering in its rebirth... That is what I am doing.更迭世界、修改规则、主持秩序、迎来新生……这就是我在做的事情。

Agent JNo, that's not an excuse! That doesn't justify bringing back human experimentation! Paradeus was already finished—why take it over?! What do you gain?!不，这不是借口…… 这不是你恢复人体实验的理由。 帕拉蒂斯已是强弩之末，你为什么要接管它们？ 盘活它们对你有什么好处！

NeleSo you think... after your Commander executed Ballard like a dog... Frankfurt would just enter an age of peace? I merely accomplished what neither they nor Ballard could.所以你觉得，我们的指挥官像杀狗一样，把巴拉德枪毙……法兰克福就迎来了你们预期中的承平盛世吗？ 我只是做了一些指挥官和巴拉德都无力成就的伟业。

GrigFather... should I kill this human?父亲大人，这个人类，要杀掉吗？

Footsteps close in from behind. Agent J turns to look and sees Grig, her face cold and impassive. She drags two broken Dolls forward—AN-94 and UMP9, judging from the clothes.身后传来脚步声，特工J回头看去，只见缇面如寒霜。 她提着被打至两个报废的人形走了过来——从衣服残片判断，那正是AN-94，和UMP9。

Then she tosses them down like trash at J's feet.随后，她像是丢垃圾一样，把两人的遗骸丢到J的面前。

Agent J9... 94... I...9…… 94…… 我……

"Moon"That's not really necessary, is it? Our dear Kevin here is all alone now. There's not much he can do anymore~ Oh, and that little flea outside—the one who likes jumping around and can turn invisible? I caught her too~倒也不必吧？我们亲爱的凯文现在可是孤家寡人，他能做的事不多了噢~ 对了，门外那只上蹿下跳的，还会隐形的小跳蚤，我也一块抓了回来噢~

Clang! Two more badly mangled Doll frames hit the ground.咣！ 又是两具被拆解得无法分辨谁是谁的人形尸体。

Task Force DEFY, Squad 404... Are all wiped out.忤逆小队、404小队…… 已全军覆没。

Mission... failed.任务……失败。

Thud. J collapses to the ground. He cannot process any of it.砰—— J跌坐在地，他仍然无法消化这一切。

After a long silence, he stares at the now-unrecognizable Nele.良久，他死死地盯着变得陌生的奈乐。

Agent JThis Grig... and those enhanced Nytos outside... that was all you?这个缇……还有外面那些战力暴增的涅托，都是你做的？

NeleJust a trivial bit of work.一点微不足道的工作。

Agent JMiststück! What the hell are you doing?! Did you kill the Commander too?!你他妈！ 你到底为什么这么做！指挥官也是你杀害的吗！

Unfazed by J's wrath, Nele just sighs and steps closer. Under the cold light, her lab coat looks like a reaper's cloak.奈乐没有急着回答满心怒火的J，她叹了口气，离得近了些。 在实验室的冷灯照射下，奈乐身上的白大褂像是死神的披风。

NeleAfter Ballard died, the Earl found me and showed me the truth of the Relics. Only then did I realize how ignorant I had been. The power of the Relics is the key to opening the new world.在巴拉德死后，爵士找到了我，把遗迹的事情分享给我，在见到我所不知的侧面之后，我才知道从前的我有多么愚钝且不自知。 遗迹的力量，正是撬开通往新世界大门的钥匙。

Agent JRelics, Relics, Relics... So you're just another lunatic driven insane by them! I've got nothing to say to you. I just hope your research kills you halfway through. Take your "new world" and go to hell!遗迹、遗迹、遗迹……又一个被遗迹搞疯了脑子的混蛋！ 我跟你没什么好说的了，我只祝你的研究中途暴毙，你和你的新世界吃屎去吧。

NeleIn that case, there's nothing left to discuss. Since you're an old friend, I was going to let you off. But you've made too much noise. I have to do something, or the Earl would demand an explanation.既然如此，就没什么好谈的了。 原本看你是老朋友，我本不想对你出手。 但你搞出这么大动静，我不做点什么的话，爵士那边不好交代——

She smiles and pats "Moon" on the shoulder.语毕，奈乐笑了笑，她拍了拍“月亮”的肩膀。

NeleI'll leave it to you. Make it clean...拜托你了，月亮。 把事情做得漂亮点……

"Moon"Sure thing~好哦~

Tap... tap... tap... Nele walks away, with Grig following in her wake. Only "Amaris" remains. She approaches him slowly.哒哒哒—— 奈乐的身影渐行渐远，缇随之而去，只有“阿玛瑞丝”的身影，正一步一步地靠向自己。

"Moon"Don't worry, Kevin~ It's just a flick to the head. It won't hurt~别怕痛噢，凯文~ 你放心，只是一个脑瓜崩而已，不会痛苦的~

J glares at the Doll, but she simply grins, raising her thumb and middle finger.特工J怒视着眼前的人形，然而对方毫不在意一样，嬉笑着把自己的大拇指和中指叠在一起。

Snap!啪——

With the crisp sound, blood and brain matter explode against the wall, blooming into a grotesque flower.一声清脆的响声过后，脑浆和血液混合在一起，在墙上喷出一朵绮丽妖艳的血花。

A gob of brain tissue flies far towards the earlier blast site.一枚脑组织飞得极远，飞到了远处的爆炸现场。

Finally, it lands onto a torn piece of pink lace.最后，它在引力的拉扯下渐渐落地，最终溅在一块粉色蕾丝碎片上面。

[BAD ENDING 03]【BAD END 03】

DandelionThere are many possible directions this outcome could have taken. But I chose the most brutal—and the most nauseating—one to present.其实这个可能性存在很多种不同的方向和分支。 但我选择了其中最惨烈，也最令人倒胃口的一个来呈现。

DandelionIf, at that moment, she had not stopped you, and instead let you vent your rage, this is where it would lead.倘若那时候，“她”没有阻止你，而是任由你发泄自己的怒火，那导向的，便是这样的结局。

DandelionIn this possible timeline, you achieve your revenge, but many problems cannot be solved with a single bullet.在这个可能性中，你固然可以如愿以偿，一泄多年的仇怨，但很多问题，并不是一发子弹就能解决的。

DandelionBefore gaining the strength needed to oppose that pretentious man, throwing yourself onto the chopping block is simply unwise.在得到足以和那个装模作样的男人对抗的力量庇护之前，将自己陷入到任人鱼肉的案板上，显然不够明智。

DandelionConsidering how astoundingly naïve you are, you might just gladly accept the consequences if it meant fulfilling your wish. Unfortunately, she would never allow such an outcome. Besides, this doesn't solve anything fundamentally.倘若这样做，能够达成夙愿，或许你这个天真到让人钦佩的家伙会说什么“我心甘情愿”之类的蠢话吧。 可惜，且不说“她”不会允许这样的结果，根底上的问题就是，这样根本解决不了任何问题。

DandelionWithout proper guidance, the purer an ideal is, the more easily it gets twisted into something unspeakable. Such is the terrifying nature of ideals—they're a double-edged sword.失去正确的引导，越是纯洁无暇的理想，就越是容易扭曲成不可名状的晦物。 所谓理想，正是这样可怕的一把双刃剑。

DandelionTo flip the board... you must first step off it. ...To fight a lion, you must borrow the strength of a bear.掀翻棋盘的前提……是要先脱离棋盘。 ……想对抗狮子，就要借用熊的力量。

DandelionRoar~嗷呜~

"The Challengers" “挑战者们”

The interview ends in a sea of flashing lights.采访在一片闪光灯的海洋中结束。

Under the meticulous arrangements of the Earl, the Commander is soon escorted back to the hotel suite in the name of protection, but in truth, it is clear that they are under house arrest.在爵士周密的安排下，指挥官很快又回到了那间名为“保护”，实为“软禁”的酒店套房。

The heavy curtains shut out Frankfurt's nightscape—and with it, every visible path to freedom. The hidden sentries below, the cameras set up at the door, all brazenly declare that this place is a cage. Everything in the room remains exactly as it was when the Commander left.厚重的窗帘隔绝了法兰克福的夜色，当然也隔绝了所有明面通向自由的可能性，楼下的暗哨，门口配置的摄像头，都肆无忌惮宣告着这里是一座“牢笼”。 房间里的一切都维持着指挥官离开时的原样。

On the table, the tablet, which has been cut off from all external communications, lights up precisely at the moment of their return.桌上那台被隔绝了外部通讯的平板电脑，似乎算准了他回房的时机，屏幕同步亮起。

DandelionOh, is our mega star back then? How did it feel under the spotlight?哟，我们的大明星回来了？聚光灯的感觉如何？

Along with the voice speaking from the tablet, the expression on Dandelion's avatar also shifts to match her mood.伴随着平板的声音，丹德莱也切换着符合当前情绪的表情。

DandelionHaving a body sure is nice, huh? You get to show off everywhere. Unlike me, cooped up in this antique tablet with barely any memory. I can't even stretch. Truly tragic, enough to make anyone weep.有身体就是好，可以到处风光。 哪像我，只能蜷缩在这个只有一点点内存的古董平板里，连伸个懒腰都是奢望，真是闻者伤心，见者落泪啊。

DandelionHeheh, what's wrong? Your face is more blue than a blue screen of death. Sure, the interview didn't go well, but you expected as much, right?嘻嘻，怎么了？一张脸比我还像蓝屏报错提示。 采访就算不顺利，不也早在你的预料之中吗？

The Commander glances at her. With Dandelion's capabilities, she likely found a way to livestream the interview the moment it began. This teasing is nothing more than her way of passing time.指挥官瞥了她一眼，以丹德莱的能力，恐怕在采访发生的第一秒就已经同步获取了全部信息。 现在的调侃，不过是她聊以解闷的消遣。

CommanderDandelion, behave a little...丹德莱，稍微安分点……

DandelionOh my, look at you, throwing your weight around. Someone makes a grand speech on stage, steals the spotlight, then comes back and starts bossing around a poor, helpless AI like me. Poor little Dandelion, boo-hoo-hoo.哎呀呀，真是官威浩荡啊。 某人在会场上慷慨陈词、出尽风头，回到房间就要对我这个无依无靠的AI颐指气使了。 我好委屈啊，呜呜呜呜。

Commander...It would be nice if I really could boss you around.……要是我真能对你颐指气使就好了。

The Commander mutters softly and gives up arguing. When it comes to pointless verbal sparring, they will never win against Dandelion.指挥官小声咕哝了一句，放弃了和丹德莱继续争论。 在无意义的口舌之争上，自己永远赢不了丹德莱。

They walk to the window and peer through a slit in the curtains, observing the patrol routes outside. In addition to human sentries, several Stasi Dinergates march in perfect formation along fixed paths.指挥官走到窗边，从帘子的缝隙中观察着酒店外围的安保巡逻路线。 除了人类哨兵，几名斯塔西的兵蚁也正迈着整齐划一的步伐，沿着固定路线巡逻。

Their gaze lingers briefly on one unit. Its signal reception seems unstable, causing it to lag slightly behind the others.指挥官的目光在其中一具信号有些接受不良，总有些掉队的兵蚁身上停留了片刻。

CommanderDandelion, will you pipe down if I get you a body?丹德莱，我给你找具身体，能不能消停会。

DandelionOh? You can find a Doll frame in a place like this? Impressive, Commander.哦？在这种地方都能找到人形素体，不愧是指挥官。

The light on the tablet shifts, and Dandelion's expression turns into a delighted grin.平板上的光影变幻，丹德莱的表情换成了一张兴高采烈的笑脸。

DandelionOf course, I understand the situation, so I won't ask for much. As long as it's military-grade or above, I'm fine.当然，我也知道现在的处境，要求不会太高，只要是军用规格以上的素体就可以了。

The Commander stares at the tablet wordlessly.指挥官一语不发，只是静静地看着平板。

DandelionIs that... difficult? Well... honestly, a Stasi T-Doll frame would also work. Their tech isn't great, but their aesthetics are decent.有些困难吗？ 那……其实斯塔西的战术人形素体也行，斯塔西虽然技术不怎么样，但审美还是挺在线的。

Dandelion...Alright, alright, I was joking. You're planning to grab a civilian service Doll frame from the hotel, I'm guessing? Something like an SSD-62F? I can make do.……好吧好吧，刚才都是我在开玩笑。 所以，您是打算找个酒店的民用服务型素体对吧？ SSD-62F那种型号的？我也不是不能凑合。

DandelionThat's... the plan... ...Right? ...Why aren't you saying anything?是……民用服务型素体…… ……对吧？ ……您为什么不说话？

CommanderWatch the cameras in the corridor. In one minute, I need you to blind them for five seconds. At the same time, simulate internal unit communications with dummy signals. Make sure the device count appears unchanged.注意观察走廊的监控。 一分钟后，我需要你制造一个5秒的监控真空期，同时用傀儡信号模拟小队内部通讯，确保设备在线数量不变。

CommanderCan you do it?做得到吗？

DandelionOf course.当然。

Dandelion sounds smug again.丹德莱的声音恢复了自信。

The Commander takes a deep breath and walks to the suite door. They open it slightly.... then slam it shut with a loud bang.指挥官深吸一口气，走到套房门口，打开一条缝隙，随后又重重关上，发出一声巨响。

Seconds later, hurried mechanical footsteps echo outside.几秒后，门外便传来了急切而嘈杂的机械脚步声。

Knock, knock...咚咚咚……

The Commander opens the door again. A unit of Dinergate patrols stand neatly outside. They seem to be the first to arrive due to their speed. The lagging Dinergate stands at the very end.指挥官再次打开房门，门外整齐地站着一队巡逻兵蚁，它们似乎以速度的优势率先赶来查看情况，那只总有些掉队的兵蚁正排在队伍的最后方。

Their camera lenses contract and expand as they scan the room.兵蚁们的摄像镜头正在不断收缩，扫描着房间内的情况。

The lead Dinergate steps inside, seemingly checking for anomalies. The Commander blocks its path with a look of annoyance.领头的兵蚁向房间内部迈了两步，似乎在探查是否存在异常。 指挥官故作不满地挡在了它们的面前。

CommanderI just knocked something over. Your hotel security is a bit jumpy, isn't it?我只是不小心把东西碰掉了而已，你们酒店的安保有点应激了吧？

The lead Dinergate scans them again with its cold electronic eye, then enters the suite. After a quick sweep, it concludes that the disturbance is a false alarm.领头的兵蚁冰冷的电子眼再次扫描了指挥官一遍，毫不在乎的走入房内，又扫视了一圈毫无异常的房间，似乎判定为误报。

It turns to leave, leading the unit away.它转过身，带领小队准备离开。

The moment the lagging Dinergate passes by the Commander, all the cameras in the corridor simultaneously black out.就在队尾那只总是慢半拍的兵蚁与指挥官擦身而过的瞬间，楼道内所有的摄像头同一时间进入了真空期。

The Commander grabs the Dinergate and yanks it inside, locking the door as they kick the door shut.指挥官一把抓住那只兵蚁，将其留在房内，同时反脚将门踹上并反锁。

CommanderDo it.动手。

No reminder is needed. The moment the Commander strikes, Dandelion's hack is already complete. The Dinergate freezes instantly; its optical sensor flickers twice then goes dark.不需要指挥官的提醒，几乎在指挥官出手的一瞬间，丹德莱的电子入侵已然完成。 兵蚁的动作瞬间僵住，光学传感器闪烁了两下便暗了下去。

It lights up again seconds later. Dandelion's exasperated voice comes through.几秒后，当它再次亮起时，传来的已经是丹德莱有些无奈的声音。

Dandelion...I should just kill myself.我自杀算了。

Commander...Sorry.……抱歉。

DandelionSo all that effort... was just to get me a Dinergate frame? This is beyond demeaning.所以，您费这么大劲，就是为了给我搞一具兵蚁素体？ 这也太掉我的身价了。

CommanderUnder the circumstances, a Dinergate frame is the best you can have.这种情况能有兵蚁素体用已经是最好的选择了。

Dandelion waves the unit's forelimbs dismissively, as if to sulk.丹德莱不以为意的撇撇兵蚁的前爪，似乎代替了撇嘴的表情。

DandelionFine. Good thing I'm strong and independent. If my mental state were any more fragile, I might really be suicidal right now.行吧，也就是我比较坚强独立。 如果我的心智状态再脆弱一些，怕不是真的要闹自杀了。

The Commander crouches, watching the new Dandelion perform a backflip, then a "sit pretty" posture as she tests out the limits of this frame's locomotion.指挥官蹲下身，看着眼前的“新丹德莱”在原地做了个后空翻，又做了几个双腿站立的拜年姿势，似乎在测试这具躯体的极限。

CommanderHow's the signal spoofing?伪装信号处理的怎么样？

DandelionFlawless, naturally. Neither the surveillance feeds nor the device count will give us away.当然，完美无瑕。 无论是监控画面还是设备在线数量，都不会有任何破绽。

She stops moving and starts pondering how she can improve upon the frame's unappealing exterior.丹德莱停下动作，开始研究如何修改这具毫无美感的兵蚁外壳

DandelionStill, this design has no personality whatsoever... I'll have to dress up properly.不过这个造型一点特色没有……我得好好打扮一下。

The Commander leaves her to her preening and starts considering the next steps. William has already made it clear during the interview that he will not play to the Earl's tune. Of course, the Commander never expected him to abandon Paradeus anyway.指挥官不再理会开始折腾兵蚁外貌的丹德莱，而是开始思考起接下来的计划。 威廉在刚才的采访中已经表明了他并不会如爵士所想的那样老实下去——当然，自己也没想过他会放弃帕拉蒂斯的一切。

And the Earl, in pursuit of Relic technology, will continue to condone William's actions completely. So now... they can only pin their hopes on news from M16 and Kalina...而爵士为了掌握遗迹技术，对威廉的做法一定会继续彻底纵容。 所以现在，唯一的破局点，只能寄希望于M16和格琳娜的消息……

DandelionOh right, Commander. While you were putting on your grand performance, M16's group sent word.对了，指挥官。 就在您上演尖峰时刻的时候，M16她们传来了新消息。

Now sporting a customized appearance, Dandelion trots over.将兵蚁外貌改成自己钟意模样的丹德莱，活动着手脚跑到指挥官身边。

Commander...I look away for one moment and you dismantle the hotel's video doorbell?……我就一会没看着你，你怎么就把酒店的可视门铃拆了。

DandelionCreative, right? I have a feeling my comms emojis will go viral someday.怎么样，是不是很有创意？我有预感，我绘制的沟通表情或许未来会火遍整个世界哦？

The Commander feels a wave of weariness. They almost wish Lunasia were here to rein in Dandelion's whimsical ideas.指挥官感到了深深地脱力，他多希望此时露尼西亚能出场帮自己好好控制下丹德莱的奇思妙想。

Commander...Enough. Fill me in.……行了，快说情报。

DandelionThey've pinpointed the exact coordinates of William's base. I'll upload it to the tablet shortly. Also, I've upgraded the antique that I abandoned into a top-tier tactical terminal. You can keep it as a souvenir.她们已经锁定了威廉基地的具体坐标，稍后我会投放到平板里。 ——另外那个小古董虽然被我抛弃了，但依然被我改造成了性能一流的战术终端，指挥官可以留着做个念想哦？

The Commander picks up the tablet and looks at the blinking marker. They start planning tactical maneuvers.指挥官拿起平板，看着地图上闪烁的标记点，开始做出了部署安排。

CommanderI need the last known comms coordinates of all allied units.我需要所有同伴最后一次的通讯坐标。

DandelionAlready marked.已为您标记。

CommanderHm...嗯……

After a moment of thought, they slide their finger across the map, sketching out a bold plan with red and blue arrows.指挥官思考片刻，手指开始在战术地图上滑动，一条条红蓝箭头勾勒出大胆的作战计划。

CommanderThis terrain requires a surprise assault. DEFY and M16 are essential. Have DEFY wait here. I'll personally lead the operation.这里的地形需要奇袭攻入，忤逆和M16的力量是不可或缺的。 叫忤逆去这个位置等我，我会亲自带队执行作战。

CommanderOnce inside, if all goes smoothly, I'll create an opening for you. At that point, we split up. You take control of the base systems. Wipe their database.进入基地后，如果一切顺利，我会为你创造条件。 你要在那时和我分头行动，去接管整个基地的系统。 把它们的数据库洗掉。

DandelionAnd I'm supposed to do that with this little Dinergate?就让人家用这具小兵蚁吗？

Commander...When we get there, I'll find you a better frame.……到了那边，我会再给你找一具更好的。

CommanderThen comes the most critical step.之后也是最关键的一步。

The Commander pauses, hesitation flickering in their eyes.指挥官顿了顿，眼神中闪过一丝犹豫。

Commander...Have Kalina and Squad 404 bring Tokarev's team. Using the base as the center point, destroy all Paradeus facilities and forces you locate.…………让格琳娜和404小队一起，带上托卡列夫她们。 以基地为圆心，摧毁你找到的帕拉蒂斯所有下属工厂和有生力量。

CommanderThe final cleanup... is down to you, Dandelion.最后的收尾工作，依旧要拜托你了，丹德莱。

DandelionI'll erase all of Paradeus' research data, and then...我会销毁帕拉蒂斯的所有研究数据，然后……

CommanderThen I can kill William once and for all... without having to worry about the mess he'd leave behind.然后，我就可以没有任何后顾之忧地……彻底杀死威廉。

Silence fills the room. Dandelion tilts her head.指挥官说完，房间难得陷入了沉默。 丹德莱歪了歪兵蚁的头。

DandelionA solid plan. If everything goes as you predict, I'm sure I'll witness a spectacular finale.不错的计划，如果一切如您所推演那般，想必我一定能见识到最为精彩的落幕演出。

DandelionBut... you seem to have overlooked a basic problem.不过，您似乎忘了一个最基本的问题。

CommanderWhat?什么？

DandelionStep one. The opening act. How do you plan to leave this hotel under heavy Stasi surveillance?第一步。 也是演出的第一幕，您要如何在斯塔西的重重监视下，离开这间酒店呢？

The Commander walks to the window and yanks the curtains open. Frankfurt's lights flood in, but the city is merely a grand, empty house trapping them within.指挥官走到窗边，猛地拉开厚重的窗帘。 法兰克福的灯火映入眼帘，却像一座华丽的空屋将指挥官困在这里。

CommanderEven if the Stasi are watching me, they won't know I have a Super Dinergate at my side.斯塔西就算一直监视我，也不可能知道我身边有一只超级兵蚁的存在。

DandelionOh my, I'm flattered to be valued so highly. Though honestly, I'm getting tired of this place too.哎呀，被指挥官这么看重还真是不好意思。 不过确实，这里我也差不多呆腻了。

CommanderEvery cage has a keyhole, Dandelion.每座牢笼都有锁孔，丹德莱。

The Commander turns around and pats her on the head.指挥官回过头，拍了拍丹德莱的头。

CommanderAnd I just happen to have a master key.而我，刚好有一把万能钥匙。

"Eclipse" “蚀”

The night over Frankfurt becomes the perfect cover. The escape from the hotel goes more smoothly than expected. In the eyes of the Stasi, the illusion that the Commander is isolated and helpless turns out to be their greatest weapon.法兰克福的夜色是最好的掩护。 逃离酒店的过程比想象中更为顺利，在斯塔西眼中，指挥官孤立无援的假象是指挥官最大的武器。

What appears to be an inescapable net feels almost childish to someone who has survived far worse battlefields. Their overreliance on electronic surveillance also gives Dandelion the perfect opportunity to shine.所谓的天罗地网，在历经修罗场考验的指挥官眼中，显得有那么些许的儿戏。 同时，他们对电子监控设备的过分依赖，也恰好给了丹德莱大显身手的机会。

Kalina and Task Force DEFY have been waiting at a hidden rendezvous point on the outskirts for some time. Familiar faces bring a fleeting sense of warmth, but everyone knows the road ahead is still shrouded in darkness.在城郊的秘密汇合点，格琳娜和忤逆小队早已等候多时。 熟悉的面孔给众人带来了片刻的温暖，但所有人都清楚，前路依旧是未知的黑暗。

Kalina is the first to rush forward the moment she spots the Commander. Her steps falter slightly, her eyes filled with undisguised worry and relief—and a trace of frustration at their recklessness.看到指挥官的身影，格琳娜几乎是第一个冲了上来。 她的脚步有些踉跄，眼中却是毫不掩饰的担忧和欣喜，当然，其中也有一丝对指挥官鲁莽而生的埋怨。

KalinaCommander! Do you know how worried I...!指挥官！ 你知道我有多担心……！

A thousand words surge to her lips, only to choke in her throat. She wants to scold them for their recklessness.千言万语涌到嘴边，最终却堵在了喉咙里。 她想责怪指挥官的鲁莽和不顾一切。

She wants to tell them how afraid she has been. But standing here, seeing them alive despite the exhaustion, all those emotions collapse into a single, trembling sentence.她想告诉指挥官，自己有多么害怕和担心。 但当她真的站在指挥官面前，看到指挥官虽然疲惫却还平安的时候，所有的情绪都化作一句带着鼻音的、稍带苦涩的问候。

Kalina...I'm glad you're safe.……没事就好。

The Commander looks at her. The recent days of constant strain have left her pale and even more haggard than before. They can sense the suppressed agitation and relief in her voice.指挥官看着眼前的格琳娜，近些日子频繁的奔波与巨大的压力让本就有些憔悴的格琳娜脸色变得更加苍白。 他能感受到格林娜话语中那份竭力压抑的激动和后怕。

CommanderI'm sorry, Kalin. I made you worry... this whole time.抱歉，格琳。 这一路……让你担心了。

They reach out, intending to pat her shoulder like before, but seeing how worn she looks, their gesture softens.指挥官伸出手，想像往日般拍拍格琳娜的肩膀，但看到格琳娜虚弱的样子，最终还是化作了更柔和的动作。

Instead, they rest a hand gently on her shoulders. The motion is awkward, but sincere.他轻轻扶住了她的肩膀，动作有些僵硬，却很好表达了自己此时内心的心情。

Thump. Kalina lightly punches their chest, her tightly furrowed brows finally easing.咚。 格琳娜轻轻用手锤在了指挥官的胸膛，一直紧皱的眉头也渐渐舒展开来。

KalinaWelcome back, Commander.欢迎回来，指挥官。

The Commander smiles faintly.指挥官苦笑着点点头。

CommanderI'm back, Kalin.我回来了，格琳。

Their gaze lingers briefly before sweeping across the rest of the group. Tokarev and the others stand nearby, looking equally overjoyed to be reunited with the Commander.目光稍稍停留片刻，指挥官再次扫过聚集在此的众人。 托卡列夫和C14她们一行人站在旁边，也是十分欣喜的看着重逢的长官。

TokarevCommander... you...指挥官……您……

CommanderSorry, everyone...抱歉，大家……

TokarevHuh...?欸……？

CommanderI heard from Kalina. You all went through a lot to find me. This was all because of my own selfish decisions.我听格琳说了，为了找到我，你们吃了很多苦，都是因为我个人独断的原因。

TokarevNo, not at all! W-we believed in you.不，不会！我们，我们都相信着指挥官。

TokarevYou put your faith in us. We're only returning that faith...指挥官曾经信任着我们，我们不过是同样信任着您而已……

TokarevSo please, don't apologize. We're happy to help you.所以，不用感到抱歉，指挥官。 能帮上您的忙，我们很开心。

Tokarev smiles with a hint of shyness. Compared to her earlier days in Griffin, she now carries herself with quiet confidence. The Commander can't help but smile, taking pride in how far she has come.托卡列夫笑容满面，甚至有一丝丝害羞，看着眼前已经褪去格里芬时期的青涩，从而变得成熟干练的托卡列夫，指挥官也难得露出了一丝欣慰的笑容。

CommanderThank you, everyone. I'm able to stand here again thanks to you.感谢各位的帮忙，多亏了各位，我才能再次站在这里和大家交谈。

CommanderTime is short, so I'll keep this brief.情况紧急，长话短说。

CommanderDandelion should have already synced the situation and mission plan to all of you.丹德莱应该已经提前把接下来的计划和情形同步给各位了。

DandelionI have, indeed~是的哦。

AN-94Huh...? This Dinergate is Miss Dandelion...? I thought it was a pet the Commander brought...唉……？这个兵蚁是丹德莱小姐吗……我最开始还以为是指挥官带来的宠物……

DandelionThe Commander couldn't bear to part with me, so they turned me into this...指挥官为了不让我离开他的身边，把我做成了兵蚁的样子……

DandelionHey, don't poke me.喂，不许戳我。

Dandelion smacks away M16A1's hand and climbs up along the Commander's leg to perch on their head.丹德莱打掉了蹲下来戳她的M16的手，顺着指挥官的裤腿爬到了指挥官的头上。

M16A1C'mon... It's just a pat.哎……让我摸摸又不会咋样。

The Commander clears their throat, cutting off the tomfoolery.指挥官轻咳两声，打断了突如其来的小插曲。

They hand Kalina a tactical tablet, which clearly marks out Paradeus facilities and Griffin's planned attack routes.他将一份战术平板递给格琳娜，上面清晰地标注着帕拉蒂斯下属工厂的位置和拟订的格里芬部队的进攻路线。

CommanderNow, I'll walk you all through the plan.那么现在，我把计划和方案和大家同步一下。

The group immediately settles down as the Commander grows serious.面对正色起来的指挥官，众人也纷纷收起了玩笑神色。

CommanderI've been trying to insert Dandelion into their system since the day Havier found me. We can find what we're looking for once she gets inside.从我被哈维尔找到的第一天起，我就一直在尝试将丹德莱带入他们系统的内部。 只要让丹德莱进入，就能找到我想要的东西。

DandelionThat's an absurd request, you know. Government systems are mostly isolated, and you didn't even know what you were looking for. Without me, that would've been impossible.这要求真够乱来的，且不说政府的系统大多都是相互独立的，而且连具体要找什么都没有头绪，如果不是我，可没法完成这么离谱的任务。

Commander...Thanks to some internal help, we managed to locate a set of coordinates. Dandelion and DEFY sent them to you.……也多亏了，一些内部人员的帮助，总之，我找到了一个坐标，通过丹德莱和忤逆传递给了你们。

KalinaYou mean... that factory?就是……那个工厂？

DandelionIt was a clue that had to be uncovered layer by layer.抽丝剥茧中找到的蛛丝马迹呢。

CommanderWhile I was... dealing with things, you infiltrated it. From there, Dandelion traced upstream—back to the source. We have confirmation that the factory used to be Oberstein's research facility in Frankfurt. Now... it's been reactivated by William as his base.然后，在我和……周旋的时候，你们入侵了那里。 丹德莱再从那里，溯源回归，找到了支流上的主流。 经过确认，那里曾是奥贝斯坦在法兰克福的研究所。 现在……又被威廉重新启用，作为自己的基地。

CommanderThat's where we're heading next.也就是，我们接下来要去的地方。

DandelionCompared to what we've done before, this is almost too simple.跟之前的工作相比，这个就简单的不像话了。

The Commander's expression hardens.指挥官的面容变得更加严肃。

CommanderFrankly, this plan is rough. We don't have time for refinement. This opportunity may vanish at any moment. If we miss it, we may never get another.坦白说，这是个很草率的计划。 因为我们没有时间做更细致的调整。 这个机会可能转瞬即逝，所以我认为，如果不抓住这个时机，就很难再找到这样的机会。

CommanderWe strike like lightning—catch William... and the Earl off guard. We must launch the attack before they realize I've escaped. Our objective is twofold. First, the factory Dandelion found is just one branch. There are probably... no, there are definitely more. Once inside the base, Dandelion will hack the system and locate all remaining branches... Then we split into two teams. One eliminates those branches. The other... ensures the base is destroyed—and completes the decapitation strike.我们要像雷霆一样行动，打威廉……还有爵士，一个措手不及。 在他们意识到我逃走之前，我们要对基地发起袭击。 目标有两个—— 第一，虽然丹德莱找到了一处支流，并通过支流溯源找到了基地，但作为支流存在的工厂恐怕……不，是肯定不会只有那一处。 进入基地之后，我会让丹德莱入侵基地系统，找出所有残余的支流……然后，我们就分为两队。 一队负责剪除这些支流。 另一队……确保基地被彻底摧毁，并且……斩首目标。

CommanderThis is our best chance... and probably our only one. DEFY, M16, you're with me on the assault.这是我们最好的机会……恐怕也是唯一的机会。 我们同步进行任务计划，忤逆、M16，你们和我一起对基地发起突袭。

AN-94 opens her mouth as if to speak, but ultimately says nothing.AN-94张了张嘴，想说些什么，但最终也只是沉默下去。

CommanderSquad Tokarev, you're with Kalina. She has your detailed objectives. She'll brief you on the way.托卡列夫小队，你们跟着格琳娜，详细的任务目标都已经告知格琳娜了，路上让格琳娜解释给你们。

TokarevUnderstood!明白！

CommanderKalina, I'm entrusting the cleanup to you.格琳娜，接下来的清剿行动，就全权交给你了。

The Commander pats her shoulder, then turns away without looking back.指挥官拍了拍她的肩膀，随后转身离开，再未回头。

The covert vehicle carrying the Commander and Task Force DEFY moves like a shadow along the silent road.搭载着指挥官与忤逆小队的隐秘车辆，如同一道黑色的影子，穿行在寂静的公路上。

AK-12M16 reports that external comms jamming has been deployed. From now on, the base is completely isolated.M16传来讯息，外围的通讯干扰已经部署完毕。 从现在起，基地将被彻底孤立。

AK-12 speaks casually while driving.AK-12一边娴熟地操控着车辆，一边用轻松的语气汇报道。

AK-12I wonder how the host will feel about our visit.不知道基地的主人对咱们的到来有什么感想。

Commander...Any response from internal security?……内部的安保系统有什么反应？

AN-94Everything seems to be normal.一切正常。

AN-94 watches the monitors closely.AN-94紧盯着监控设备。

AN-94No alerts. It's too quiet.没有任何异常警报。 过于安静了。

The Commander taps the armrest, thinking.指挥官敲了敲车座的扶手，沉思了片刻。

CommanderWilliam's arrogance is our opening.威廉的傲慢就是我们最好的切入点。

CommanderHe's sitting at the center of the trap, waiting for prey to walk in. He won't believe anyone could bypass his defenses.他正坐在陷阱的中央，等着猎物自己走进去。 他不会相信有人能悄无声息地绕过他的布置。

The vehicle stops at a concealed ventilation entrance.车辆在一处隐蔽的通风井入口停下。

AK-12Commander, the lab is ahead.指挥官，前方就是研究室。

AK-12Also, 404 reports the factory assault is progressing smoothly.另外，404传来信息，工厂的袭击很顺利，正在逐步推进。

Commander...Good.嗯。

The Commander draws their Makarov pistol, disengages the safety, and chambers a round.指挥官拿出马卡洛夫手枪，娴熟的打开保险，上膛。

At their signal, AK-15 kicks open the heavy metal door and aims her weapon deep into the room.在指挥官的示意下，AK-15一脚踹开研究室厚重的金属大门，枪口直指房间的最深处。

But they're greeted not by the enemy that consumes their thoughts day and night. In fact, no Paradeus personnel is present at all. There are only two figures in the spacious laboratory.然而，迎接他们的，并非那个日思夜想的仇敌，甚至没有任何帕拉蒂斯的成员。 空旷的研究室内，只有两个人。

Under the moonlight, the Commander sees their faces. The Earl... and behind him, Havier, with a strange look on his face.借着月光，指挥官看清了屋内人的面容。 爵士，以及他身后神情复杂的哈维尔。

The lights snap on, revealing dozens of soldiers in URNC army uniforms, their rifles trained upon the Commander's party in perfect formation. It is indeed a trap, but not set by William.随着屋内电灯的开启，屋内还有数十名身着罗联制式军装的士兵，黑洞洞的枪口，整齐划一地对准了门口的他们。 这是一个陷阱。 但却不是威廉的。

EarlDrop your weapons, Commander.放下武器，指挥官。

The Earl's voice is steady, yet faintly weary.爵士的声音依旧平稳，却带着一丝不易察觉的疲惫。

EarlIt ends here.到此为止吧。

Commander...Where is William?……威廉呢？

The Commander's voice is dry. An unspeakable feeling wells up in their chest.指挥官的声音有些干涩，一种难以言喻的情感在他的心中发酵。

CommanderWhat is the meaning of this?这是怎么回事。

EarlHe's gone.他已经不在这里了。

The Earl shakes his head.爵士缓缓摇了摇头。

EarlHalf an hour ago, he contacted the URNC.大约半小时前，威廉向罗联提出了紧急通讯请求。

EarlHe reported a rogue former Griffin Commander planning a terrorist attack on this former Stasi facility...他“揭发”了一位“行为失控”的前格里芬指挥官，汇报了你即将对这座“前斯塔西”重要设施发动的“恐怖袭击”……

Commander...He abandoned everything?……威廉放弃了这一切？

The Commander growls with clenched fists. Their nails dig into the skin of their palms, leaving bloody grooves.指挥官声音低沉，攥紧的双拳，指甲刺破了皮肤，流下了殷殷鲜血。

EarlYes. In exchange for stopping the attack, he surrendered this facility, his research, and private forces. The URNC government is also given full authority to prosecute you.嗯。他作为阻止恐怖袭击的交换，放弃了这座设施的所有权，包括他的研究成果和私人武装力量，而对应的，你的审判权，全权交到了罗联政府的手上。

The Commander staggers internally. William never intended to fight them. How could that be?指挥官有些恍惚，威廉从一开始就没有想要与自己决一胜负。 这怎么可能？

CommanderImpossible... He gave up Lunasia?不可能……威廉，威廉放弃了露尼西亚？

The Earl frowns.爵士皱了皱眉。

EarlHe did take some personal projects with him. The URNC government cannot interfere with that.威廉确实带走了一些私人项目的资料，罗联政府，无权干涉他个人的喜好。

CommanderYou—!你！你这……

The Commander tries to rush forward, but is restrained by the soldiers that have them surrounded.指挥官冲动的想要上前理论些什么，却被周围的士兵上前阻止。

The truth has finally dawned on them. William has easily deprived them of their costly vengeance—through politics.指挥官彻底理解了，威廉用一场精彩绝伦的政治投机，轻易地化解了指挥官赌上一切的复仇。

He plays victim and hero, while the Commander becomes the lunatic whose willfulness threatens the URNC's security. William exits the stage untouched, disappearing further behind the curtains, taking his precious Lunasia with him.在这出戏剧里，威廉扮演了“受害者”和“功臣”，而指挥官变成了不顾大局，威胁罗联安全的疯子，然后威廉体面地抽身而退，消失在更深的幕后，并且带走了唯一在意的“露尼西亚”。

Commander...Earl, I...爵士，我……

The Earl simply shakes his head and turns away, not looking at the Commander again.爵士只是摇了摇头，转过了身，不再看向指挥官的方向。

William has won.威廉赢了。

The Commander has permanently lost the chance to personally deliver his punishment. The flame of vengeance sustaining them is extinguished by cold reality.指挥官永远失去了亲手制裁他的机会。那团支撑着指挥官走到这里的复仇之火，在此刻被一盆冰冷刺骨的现实彻底浇灭。

They slowly lower their gun.指挥官缓缓地，放下了手中的枪。

The members of Task Force DEFY watch on with indignation, but eventually, they decide to obey.忤逆小队的成员们看着他，眼中充满了不甘，但她们最终也选择了服从命令。

Click.咔嚓。

Cold handcuffs close around the Commander's wrists, locking away all their rage, hatred, and bitterness.冰冷的手铐锁住了指挥官的手腕，也锁住了他所有的愤怒、仇恨与不甘。

HavierCommander... you will be transferred out of Frankfurt soon. Then comes a long investigation...指挥官……你很快会被带离法兰克福，之后等待你的，会是漫长的调查流程……

They have lost. Not to any enemy on the battlefield, but to the rules of the world that they have been trying so hard to defy... to the politics that they so despise.指挥官输了。 并非输在战场，而是输给了这个他试图反抗的世界规则，输给了自己厌恶的政治交易。

And William's shadow will haunt the Commander for the rest of their life, while they will never be able to lay a finger of him.威廉的幽灵，将永远笼罩在指挥官余生的囚笼之上，而他，再也无法触碰到威廉分毫。

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Dandelion...This possibility is extremely, extremely, extremely unlikely. But not entirely impossible.……这种可能性非常，非常，非常地微小。 但确实并不是完全不可能存在。

DandelionAfter the factory assault, the Earl might not realize what's coming—but William definitely would.在我们袭击工厂的行动之后，爵士或许还不知道将要发生什么，但威廉肯定已经意识到了你的想法。

DandelionIn one-in-a-billion odds, he might choose to avoid confrontation entirely and report you instead... If that happens, you truly have no counterplay.在亿万分之一的可能性中，他会选择逃避与你的决斗，做出这种“告家长”的决定……坦白说，要是他真这么干，你还真是一点办法都没有。

Dandelion...Fortunately, if he were that rational, none of this would have happened in the first place.……可惜，如果他真有这么正常的思维，很多事从一开始就不会走到如今的结果。

DandelionThis is just for reference. Don't overthink it. Now try again.只是个参考而已，别太紧张。 再来一次吧。

"Hellfire" “Hellfire”

Shortly after the Commander escapes the hotel... ...The Commander is discussing the assault plan with the Griffin team at the secret rendezvous point.指挥官逃离酒店不久后…… ……秘密汇合点处，指挥官正与格里芬的众人商讨着突袭的计划。

CommanderThis is our best chance... and probably our only one.这是我们最好的机会……恐怕也是唯一的机会。

As everyone commits to the mission and begins preparing for deployment... AN-94 hesitates for a moment before stepping forward and voicing her concern.在众人都应承下来，开始做好出击的准备时。 AN-94在片刻的犹豫后，还是走向指挥官，说出了自己的疑虑。

AN-94Commander, M16's team attacked the production line not long ago. Even if William is still at the base, he must be aware of the attack. Have you considered the possibility that he has already withdrawn from the base, having realized that it's no longer secure? Or... that he might ask the Earl for support? He isn't limited to waiting there for us.指挥官，M16她们不久前才袭击过生产线，威廉就算处于基地，也必然得知了这一消息。 您是否已经考虑过威廉已经意识到基地暴露，从而撤离的可能？ 或者……他会向爵士求援？他并非只能困守在原地，等待我们的到来。

Commander...That's exactly the point, 94. He knows that I know he's there. That's why he'll stay and wait for me. We have a score to settle with each other.……这就是关键，94。 他知道我知道了他在那里，所以，他才会在那里等我。 这是我们要做的了结。

AN-94Why? That... doesn't sound very logical.为什么？这……不太合理。

The Commander falls silent. Their eyes flash with emotions too complex for others to understand.指挥官沉默了，那双眼睛里翻涌着无人能懂的情绪。

CommanderBecause I want him dead...因为我想让他死……

Commander...And he wants the same for me. Unless the situation becomes irreversible, the Earl still won't give up on either of us. If he chooses to run... or to report this... then yes, I lose my chance to kill him, but he loses his chance to kill me as well.……而他，也一样。 除非已经造成了不可扭转的结果，否则爵士仍然不打算放弃我们之中的任何一个。 如果他选择逃避，或是……捅出去。 固然我会失去杀死他的机会，但他……同样也会。

AN-94But at the very least, we should have a contingency plan...可是，至少应该有备用方案……

CommanderDon't worry... I'm confident.不用担心……我有把握。

AN-94 wants to say more, but AK-12 steps up beside her and gently shakes her head.AN-94还想再说些什么，AK-12却走到她的身旁，轻轻摇了摇头。

AK-12It's no use, 94. This is the last chance to catch William. The Commander won't let it go. Neither will I.没用的，94。 这是最后一次抓住威廉尾巴的机会，指挥官不可能放过。 我也不会放过。

AN-94...I understand, 12.我明白，12。

AN-94I'm just worried the plan is too aggressive...我只是有些担心计划过于激进了……

AN-94This isn't like the Commander's usual style. It feels... obsessive? Reckless, even?这不像指挥官一贯的风格。 我觉得这样的安排有些……偏执？鲁莽？

AN-94It reminds me of... when we went to that mansion.让我想起……我们前往那座洋房的时候。

AN-94 ultimately cannot bring herself to say the name. The scar in her heart still aches.AN-94最终还是没能说出那个名字，心里的那道伤疤至今仍在隐隐作痛。

AK-12 shrugs and pats AN-94 on the shoulder.AK-12耸耸肩，拍了拍AN-94的肩膀。

AK-12Back then, I left you behind. That was my lapse of judgment as a leader. If I'd been there, I wouldn't have let Ange do something so foolish. I should've done better, but there are things that can't be undone. However, I think it's different this time.我那时候离开了你们，是我作为队长的失职。 如果我在的话，我一定不会让安洁去做蠢事。 事实是我做得不够好，一些事情，也已经来不及挽回。 但是，这次，我想大概并不一样。

AN-94Different?不一样？

AK-12The Commander looks more certain than ever to me, you see?在我看来，现在的指挥官，可是前所未有的胸有成竹哦？

The operation plan is quickly finalized. The Commander, together with Task Force DEFY, sets out on the road toward the endgame.作战计划很快被敲定。 而指挥官，则带着忤逆小队，踏上了通往终局的道路。

The covert vehicle carrying the Commander and Task Force DEFY moves like a shadow along the silent road.搭载着指挥官与忤逆小队的隐秘车辆，如同一道黑色的影子，穿行在寂静的公路上。

AN-94M16 reports that external comms jamming has been deployed. From now on, the base is completely isolated.M16传来讯息，外围的通讯干扰已经部署完毕。 从现在起，基地将被彻底孤立。

Driving with practiced ease, AK-12 glances at the Commander through the rearview mirror.AK-12一边娴熟地操控着车辆，一边透过后视镜看着指挥官。

AK-12I wonder how the host will feel about our visit.不知道基地的主人，对我们这次到访会有什么感想呢？

Commander...Any response from internal security?……内部的安保系统有什么反应？

AN-94Everything seems to be normal.一切正常。

AN-94 watches the monitors closely.AN-94紧盯着监控设备。

AN-94No alerts at all.没有任何异常警报。

KalinaIsn't that... a bit too quiet?是不是……有点过于安静了？

M16Just stay sharp.别大意就对了。

The Commander taps the armrest and thinks for a moment.指挥官敲了敲车座的扶手，沉思了片刻。

CommanderThere's probably an ambush.多半有埋伏。

KalinaAn ambush? Then we—有埋伏？那我们……

CommanderThe element of surprise is key to an ambush. Now that we expect it, the situation changes. Once we arrive, prioritize locating enemy signal sources. Be ready to enter decisive combat immediately.埋伏的意义在出其不意，既然我们已经想到了这点，情况就不同了。 抵达后，要优先寻找敌方信号源，做好第一时间就进入决战的准备。

M16Dandelion, do we have terrain maps? I'll take a guess at their deployment.丹德莱，有地形图之类的吗？我来估计一下他们的部署。

DandelionIt's not complete, but this is what I've gathered so far.不太完整，目前能搜集到的图纸大概是这些。

AK-12Relax, 94. We're all here.别紧张，94，有我们在呢。

AN-94...I understand.……我明白。

As the vehicle moves forward, the unease in AN-94's chest grows heavier. This no longer feels like revenge; it feels more like... A gamble.随着车辆的行驶，AN-94心中的不安越来越重，这已经不像是一场复仇，更像是一场…… 赌局。

And the Commander has already pushed all their chips forward, betting everything on the fact that William will remain at the table. The road to the base stretches long and deathly silent.而指挥官，已经押上了他全部的筹码，只为赌威廉会留在那张牌桌上。 通往基地的路途漫长而死寂。

When the squad reaches the abandoned base, everything is eerily quiet. No alarms, no traps, not the slightest sign of Paradeus activity. It feels like nothing more than an empty shell left behind.当小队抵达那座废弃的基地时，一切都安静得可怕。 没有警报，没有陷阱，甚至连一丝帕拉蒂斯活动过的痕迹都难以寻觅，仿佛这里只是一座被遗忘的空壳。

They infiltrate the laboratory in the heart of the base without resistance.他们顺利地潜入了基地的实验室核心区域。

CommanderStay alert. Watch for traps...注意四周，小心陷阱……

A massive holographic screen suddenly lights up, its cold glow illuminating every face in the room. William appears on the screen, seated, smiling with nauseating smugness like a cat that has caught a mouse.巨大的全息屏幕突然亮起，冰冷的光芒照亮了实验室里每一张脸。 威廉的身影出现在屏幕上，他坐在椅子上，带着那副令人作呕的、猫捉老鼠般的微笑。

AN-94 looks at the Commander's back. Their fists are clenched so tightly the knuckles have turned white. The Commander has won the first bet—William did not run.AN-94看向指挥官的背影，看到他紧握的双拳，指节已然泛白。 指挥官赌赢了第一手，威廉确实没有逃走。

But the Commander has already played every card in their hand just to get the game started.但这也意味着，为了换取这场赌局开始的资格，指挥官已经打光了手中所有的牌。

WilliamWelcome, Commander. I must admit, you're more efficient than I expected.欢迎光临，指挥官。 我得承认，你的效率比我想象的更高一些。

William tries to applaud mockingly, but is forced to give up due to his condition. A flash of vicious malice crosses his face before he regains his composure.威廉讥讽地抬起手想要鼓掌，却又因身体的限制而作罢。 鸷毒狠厉的表情在威廉眉间一闪而过，随即恢复正常。

WilliamYou know...你知道吗？

WilliamI could have reported every detail of your plan to the Earl and turned your grand revenge into a farce crushed effortlessly by Rossartrist forces.我大可以将你的所有计划都原封不动地汇报给爵士，让你这场精心准备的复仇大戏，变成一出被罗联军队轻松剿灭的滑稽剧。

WilliamThen all your sacrifices, all your struggles, would be for naught.那个时候，你所有的牺牲，所有的挣扎，都将变得毫无意义。

CommanderBut you didn't.你不会的。

WilliamHahahahahaha! You're right, I didn't!哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈，是的，我不会！

WilliamI've been waiting for you to bring your amusing trash in here. I even played along.我期盼着你能带着你这些有趣的垃圾们闯进来，为此，我甚至配合了你的计划。

WilliamDo you know why?你知道为什么吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

CommanderYou stayed to make sure I would come. Because we both want the other dead. Because you hate me to the bone. Because... you're Bill.你留在这，是为了确保我真的会来。 因为我们彼此都想要对方死。 因为你对我恨之入骨。 因为……你是比尔。

Gazing at the seemingly unruffled William on the screen, the Commander can't resist making one last cutting remark.看着大屏幕上依旧从容的威廉，指挥官不忘补上最有杀伤力的一句。

CommanderOr maybe it's because you're just a crybaby who runs to his sister whenever things go wrong, begging her to wipe your tears again.或许还因为，你是一个遇到危险就会找姐姐，祈求她能再次给你擦干眼泪的爱哭鬼。

CommanderToo bad she'll never do that for you anymore.可惜，她再也不会那么做了。

CommanderIsn't that right, Ballard von Oberstein?对吗？巴拉德.冯.奥贝斯坦？

William... Heh...…… 呵……

WilliamHehehe... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!呵呵…… 哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈！！！！

William bursts into maniacal laughter. He lunges toward the camera, his twisted face filling the screen.威廉纵声大笑，笑声变得逐渐癫狂，他猛地贴近摄像头，那张扭曲的脸几乎占满了整个屏幕。

WilliamI'm going to kill you! Commander, I will kill you with my own hands!我要杀了你！指挥官，我一定要亲手杀了你！

WilliamYou'll watch every one of your companions die before you! I'll turn them into experimental material, I'll—我要让你看着你身边所有的伙伴先你一步死去！我会把她们当做我的实验耗材，我会……

Bang. The Commander's shot shatters the screen, cutting off the hysterical rant.砰。 指挥官的枪响打碎了屏幕，也打断了威廉歇斯底里的咆哮。

Commander...So noisy.……真聒噪。

The gunshot, like a trigger, instantly sends all the sirens blaring throughout the base.枪声如同开关，刺耳的警报瞬间响彻整个基地。

Metal grinds. Heavy footsteps thunder from all directions.钢铁的摩擦声与沉重的脚步声从四面八方传来。

Doors slam open across countless corridors, but it isn't just Nytos that come pouring out. Heavily armed private forces also charge from the darkness.无数通道的大门轰然开启，但涌出的并非只有最初预想中的涅托，大量手持精良武器的私人武装军队也从黑暗中涌出。

The door ahead begins to close. The lab is about to become a hell with no way out.指挥官一行面前的大门在缓缓关闭，实验室眼看就要化身无路可退的地狱。

AN-94There are this many Nytos... Just how many people has he killed?!居然还有这么多涅托……他到底杀了多少人！！

KalinaC-Commander!指，指挥官！

Commander...Stay close to me.……待在我身边。

M16A1Tsk... This is more than I expected...啧……比我预想的还多……

AK-12No! We're trapped if the door shuts! AK-15!!不行！大门关闭就彻底无路可退了！AK-15！！

AK-15Got it.好。

AK-15 launches forward like a projectile, denting the heavy door with a mighty kick and halting its closure. AN-94 and AK-12 stay tight around the Commander.AK-15如炮弹一般冲向正在关闭的大门，如同工程槌般将大门踹出深坑，阻止了大门的闭合。而AN-94和AK-12则贴身守护在指挥官的身旁。

CommanderAvoid being flanked! Push forward! William has to be somewhere inside!优先保证不要腹背受敌！我们向深处突围！威廉一定在某处！

AK-12Tsk... Automated infrared turrets?! This place is a fortress!啧……基地里怎么还安装了红外自动机枪啊！这里简直像要塞一样……！

AN-94Watch out, Commander!小心！指挥官！

Boom!轰！

An explosion erupts above the Commander.一声突兀的爆炸声在指挥官头上响起。

...After an undetermined amount of time. Gunfire, explosions, the scream of metal... all fade into silence.……不知过去了多久。 枪声、爆炸声、金属的悲鸣，渐渐平息。

The Commander drags their broken body upright from a heap of corpses. The path deeper into the base has collapsed. The last thing they remember is AN-94 throwing herself over them to shield them from the blast.指挥官拖着残破的身躯，从尸骸堆中站起，之前通往深处的通道已经完全塌陷。 指挥官的最后记忆，是为了替自己挡下爆炸冲击而将自己扑倒的AN-94。

William has gone completely mad. To ensure the Commander's death, he has used indiscriminate explosive weapons. The Nytos, heedless of their own destruction, hurl themselves at AK-15 in suicidal assaults.威廉彻底疯了，为了彻底杀死指挥官他甚至用上了不分敌我的爆炸性杀伤武器，而那些涅托完全不在意自身的损伤，只是一味的对AK-15发动堪比自杀一样的攻击。

...Right. DEFY! What happened to them?……对了，忤逆，忤逆她们怎么样了？

CommanderAN-94! AK-12! AK-15!AN-94！AK-12！AK-15！

The Commander searches desperately, but the rubble leaves no place even to step.指挥官四处寻找着她们，但在这堆废墟中，他甚至无法看到一处可供下角的空地。

They drag their nearly numb left leg and stagger out of the lab.指挥官拖着几乎失去知觉的左腿，艰难地走出实验室。

Outside, the devastation is even worse. Dismembered Nytos lie everywhere, some torn apart by brute force. Did DEFY... break through?外面的战况更加惨烈，到处都是涅托支离破碎的残骸，甚至有被硬生生撕开的白色涅托。 忤逆……杀出重围了？

No... that doesn't match the initial assault direction... Then the enemies on the outside...不，不对……最初的进攻方向明明是向深处突袭……那外围的敌人是……

CommanderWilliam...威廉……

The aftershock pounds in their skull. A corpse lies nearby, barely recognizable, but the Commander pays it no mind.爆炸冲击的后遗症让指挥官的大脑嗡嗡作响。 那具尸体几乎已经看不清面目，而此时，指挥官的注意力也已经不在他的身上。

CommanderDandelion? ...Kalin?丹德莱？……格琳？

They walk through the silent base, searching for any sign of life, though they already know it's wishful thinking. Amid the black-and-white wreckage, a familiar figure appears in their blood-blurred vision.指挥官走在寂静的基地里，寻找着任何幸存的迹象，心中却早已不抱希望。 在一片黑白色的残骸中，一抹熟悉的身影闯入他已被鲜血染红的视野。

Commander...Tokarev?……托卡列夫？

They gently lift her motionless body. Her frame is severely damaged, and her neural core critically compromised. The worst of the damage is a massive gash across her back—clearly from a white Nyto's scythe.指挥官轻轻抱起早已停止了活动的托卡列夫，她的素体损伤极其严重，心智核心甚至也遭到重创。 而托卡列夫的素体最严重的伤势则是背部巨大的撕裂伤，很明显是白色涅托镰刀的痕迹。

A wound on the back... Was she protecting someone...?背部负伤……她难道是为了掩护谁……

CommanderKalina...格琳娜……

They don't dare pursue the thought. Laying Tokarev down, they stumble forward in a hurry, but every step is agony to their battered body.指挥官不敢再想下去，将托卡列夫的素体轻轻放平，向着前方快步跑去，早已到达极限的身体，此时每一步都像踩在刀尖上。

CommanderKalin... Kalin!格琳……格琳！

That familiar orange mop of hair rests quietly against a console, as if she's merely asleep from a hard day of work.那抹熟悉的橘色，就这样静静地靠在控制台边，仿佛只是工作累了，睡着了一样。

CommanderKalin...?格琳……？

The Commander walks up to her and lifts her gently. Her body is cold.指挥官走上前，轻轻地将她抱起。 她的身体，前所未有的冰凉。

CommanderKalin...格琳……

A light blooms deep within the base, staining the sky red. Magnificent—and utterly meaningless to the empty world before the Commander.一抹亮光从基地的深处亮起，染红天际，那光芒无比壮丽，却再也照不进指挥官空无一物的世界。

Boom!轰——！

[END]【END】

DandelionIf you choose to bleed yourself dry, perhaps you'll achieve a Pyrrhic victory. But you would never accept such an ending, and neither would she.流干最后一滴血，也许能够得到一个惨烈的胜果。 但这样的结局，你不认可，“她”也不会认可。

DandelionTo her, making sure you live is far more important than putting him to death.对“她”而言，予以你生，是比赋予他死更为贵重的事情。

DandelionAs a side note, none of these possibilities truly happened. They leave no trace in your memory.说句题外话，虽然这些可能性都不曾真的发生，也不会在你的记忆中留下痕迹。

DandelionBut perhaps your subconscious picks up on one thing.但或许，你的潜意识里，还是意识到了什么。

DandelionThat you always end up getting the one who stays by your side killed.意识到，你总是会“害”死那个陪伴在你身边的人。

DandelionPerhaps that is why you start pushing her away without even realizing it.也许，这就是为什么，你后来总是下意识地把她推开。

DandelionHow tragic.真让人唏嘘。

"Awakening" “觉醒”

Shortly after the Commander escapes the hotel... ...The Commander is discussing the assault plan with the Griffin team at the secret rendezvous point.指挥官逃离酒店不久后…… ……秘密汇合点处，指挥官正与格里芬的众人商讨着突袭的计划。

CommanderNext, we'll assign roles. DEFY, M16, you'll launch the assault on the base with me and Dandelion.接下来我们进行任务成员分配，忤逆、M16，你们和我还有丹德莱一起，对基地发起突袭。

CommanderM16's team attacked the production line not long ago. Even if William is still at the base, he already knows we're coming.M16一行不久前才袭击过生产线，威廉就算处在基地中，现在也该知道我们来了。

CommanderBut as I said before, William and I have reached a tacit understanding on one point.但是，就如我之前所说，威廉和我在一件事上一定达成了默契。

CommanderWe both want each other dead. And to achieve that, neither of us wants the Earl interfering.我们都想要彼此的性命，而想要达成这一目的，那么，我们就都不希望爵士介入其中。

The Commander taps the tactical tablet firmly.指挥官的手指在战术平板上重重一点。

CommanderSo William won't report this to the Earl, but he has definitely prepared traps inside the base.所以，威廉一定不会上报给爵士，但他肯定已经在基地中安排好了陷阱。

They point at the map of the base and draw a circle around the laboratory.指挥官指着平板上的基地地图，并重点将“实验室”圈了出来。

CommanderWe need meticulous planning and preparation. William may be arrogant, but he's not stupid.我们要做好最稳妥的方案和准备。 威廉虽然傲慢，但他并非蠢人。

CommanderWith our current strength, this is practically a gamble. This final battle will be difficult.以我们当前的战力，这几乎是一场豪赌。 这最后一仗，我们会打得很难。

The discussion comes to a lull. Everyone remains silent, waiting for the Commander's final decision.讨论的氛围暂时陷入了僵局，所有人都沉默着，在等待指挥官做出最终的决断。

M16...Actually, I have an idea, but I'll need your approval... and a small favor.嗯……其实我还有个想法，不过需要指挥官你的同意和一点小小的配合。

CommanderWhat do you have in mind, M16?有什么计划吗，M16。

M16First, I need Dandelion's help.首先，我想请丹德莱帮点小忙。

M16 reaches out to tease Dandelion, who is perched on the Commander's head, only to have her hand slapped away by the disgruntled Dinergate.M16看着指挥官头上的丹德莱，伸出手去逗弄，却被丹德莱毫不客气地一巴掌拍开。

DandelionM16, if you're asking for my help, why do you need the Commander's approval?M16，你寻求我的帮助，为什么要找指挥官的同意。

M16Huh? Aren't you basically their electronic pet now?唉？你现在和指挥官的电子宠物也没什么区别吧？

Dandelion leaps onto M16's head and pulls at her hair angrily. M16 simply grabs the Dinergate and lifts her overhead.丹德莱恼怒地跳到M16的头上，开始不断撕扯她的头发，M16则双手控制住丹德莱的兵蚁，将她高高举过头顶。

CommanderWhat's the plan?具体的计划呢？

M16I want to go somewhere with Dandelion. If things go well, we might bring back a force strong enough to turn the tide.我想和丹德莱一起去某个地方。 如果顺利，大概能带回一支足以扭转战局的力量。

KalinaYou don't mean...!难道是……！

M16 nods. The Commander immediately understands.M16对她点了点头，指挥官也瞬间明白了她的意图。

CommanderHow long do you need?需要多久？

M16Not sure. I need to scout on-site, but I'll return as soon as possible.不确定，我需要实地勘察情况，但一定会以最快速度返回。

M16How soon depends entirely on how good a job this electronic pet does.具体效率，就看这位电子宠物的发挥了。

The Commander checks the coordinates on the tablet, then accepts the proposal.指挥官比对了平板上的坐标点，随即采纳了作战计划。

CommanderOkay, change of plan. M16, Dandelion, you depart immediately.那么，计划变更。 M16、丹德莱，你们即刻出发。

CommanderDEFY will move with me to the base first. We'll draw William's attention, delay his response, and create an opening for the factory strike teams.忤逆小队全员跟我先一步前往基地，我们要尽可能吸引威廉的注意力，拖慢他重新拟订计划的时间，也为工厂破坏小队创造机会。

The Commander turns to Kalina. Her unease is unmistakable in those familiar eyes.指挥官看向格琳娜，格琳娜那双熟悉的眼眸里，依旧藏着无法掩饰的不安。

CommanderKalin, when we engage William, he will definitely try to secure an escape route. So Paradeus' factories and reserves must be destroyed.格琳娜，在我们与威廉展开决战的时候，他一定会想办法给自己留有退路。 因此帕拉蒂斯的工厂和后备力量必须被消灭。

CommanderI know this is asking a lot, but I need you, 404, and Tokarev's team to handle it.我知道有些强人所难，但还是请你和404还有托卡列夫她们一起，完成这个任务。

Kalin nods, then shakes her head firmly.格琳娜点点头，随即又用力地摇了摇头。

Kalina...Commander, please let me go to the base with you!……指挥官，请让我和您一起去基地吧！

She looks at the Commander almost beseechingly. She doesn't want to leave their side again. A faint premonition grips her—if she leaves now, they may never meet again.格琳娜有些祈求着看着指挥官，她不想再离开指挥官的身边。 她总有一种冥冥的预感，一旦这次离开了指挥官，或许就再也无法相见了。

UMP45Letting Kalin go with you shouldn't be a problem, right? With us and Tokarev's team, destroying the factories should be manageable.让格琳娜和你们一起也无妨吧？破坏工厂有我们和托卡列夫一行应该可以应付。

KalinaIs that okay... Commander?可以吗？指挥官……？

The plea in her eyes makes their heart falter. What should they do?指挥官看着眼前少女眼中那份无法压抑的恳求让他心中一颤。 该怎么办？

CommanderThen...那……

A sudden, inexplicable sense of foreboding rises within them.说话间，指挥官心中没来由地升起一股无言的不安。

She must not be allowed near the base.绝对不能让格琳娜靠近基地。

Absolutely not.绝对不行。

Commander...No.……不行。

CommanderYou can't come with us to the base, Kalin. Once you're done destroying the factories, move to a safe location and await orders.你不能和我们一起去基地，格琳娜。 完成工厂的任务后，立刻到安全地点待命。

Kalin freezes, as if unable to believe what she's hearing.格琳娜僵在原地，仿佛不敢相信自己的耳朵。

CommanderMake sure she stays safe.保护好她。

UMP45 shrugs, silently accepting the responsibility.UMP45耸了耸肩，算是接下了指挥官的嘱托。

CommanderAll units, move out.那么，全员行动。

The T-Dolls spring into action. M16 disappears into the night with Dandelion still bickering atop her head.现场的人形们立刻行动起来，M16顶着还在闹别扭的丹德莱迅速消失在夜色中。

The Commander turns toward the vehicle, but Kalina grabs their arm from behind. Her hand trembles slightly.指挥官转身走向车辆，手臂却被格琳娜从身后抓住。她的那只手在微微颤抖。

KalinaYou... you'll come back, right, Commander?你……还会回来的，对吧？指挥官。

Her voice sounds casual, but the faint tremor at the end betrays her emotions. The night is too dark to see her expression.格琳娜的声音恢复了平日的语调，但那无法抑制的尾音，还是轻易出卖了她的心情。 夜色很深，指挥官看不清低着头的格琳娜是何种表情。

Commander...Yeah. Wait for me.嗯，等我。

Her grip loosens. She says nothing more and turns back toward Tokarev's team. The Commander faintly hears a whisper coming from behind.抓住手臂的手缓缓松开。格琳娜没有再多言，转身走向托卡列夫一行。 指挥官隐约听到身后传来一句微不可闻的低语。

KalinaIt's a promise.约好了哦。

The words dissolve into the wind, so soft they almost never existed. The night grows deeper.那声音很快飘散在风中，轻得仿佛从未存在过。 夜更深了。

The vehicle carrying the Commander and DEFY soon reaches the outskirts of the base.搭载着指挥官与忤逆小队的车辆，很快抵达了基地外围。

AN-94Commander, there's no response from inside the base.指挥官，基地内部没有任何反应。

CommanderHm. But William knows we're coming. Stay alert.嗯，但威廉一定知道我们会来。小心一些。

CommanderStatus of the other teams?其他小队情况如何？

AK-12Kalin and 404 have begun destroying the factories as planned. No updates from M16 yet.格琳娜和404她们已经按照计划开始摧毁工厂，M16那边暂时还没有消息。

AK-12As for us...至于我们……

Alarms blare within the base Before AK-12 can finish.AK-12话音未落，基地的警报声便响彻起来。

Massive searchlights snap on and lock onto them all at once.几盏巨大的的探照灯同一时间锁定了正在基地外围的几人。

Commander—! We've been spotted. All units, engage! Hold your positions!——！被发现了，全体应战！坚守阵地！

"Initialize" “初始化”

Commander—!——！

A blade cuts through the air in a flash, but the Commander dodges the attack in time. Compared to the assassination attempt at the hotel, they are now far calmer in their response.又一道刀光袭来，指挥官堪堪躲过了攻击。 相比起第一次在酒店遭遇暗杀的时候，自己此时已经可以沉着应对了。

NytoBy Father's command, eliminate the Comman—父亲大人的命令，杀了指——

Nyto—Ugh!——唔！

Bang-bang!呯呯！

AN-94Commander, are you alright?!指挥官，你没事吧！

Commander...I'm fine. Looks like you can't hold them off much longer with just the three of you.……我还好，看来只靠你们，确实有点抵挡不住。

AN-94As expected, they were prepared with an ambush. But we have our own countermeasures... Until we fall, no one will harm you.预料之中，他们的确做好了埋伏。 但我们也有相应的对策和方案……在我们倒下之前。 不会有人能伤害您。

Battle erupts the moment they enter William's base, . At first, DEFY manages to hold back the waves of automated units.在进入威廉的基地后，战斗随即打响。 一开始，忤逆小队还能勉强抵挡住大批自动兵器的进攻。

But as more and more Nytos enter the fray, AN-94 is forced to focus on protecting the Commander. Even DEFY begins to struggle...然而，随着有越来越多的涅托加入战场，AN-94不得负责掩护指挥官。 即便是忤逆小队，也不禁陷入了苦战……

???All units, free fire! Support the Commander!全员自由射击，支援指挥官！

At that moment, a new friendly signal appears on the comms channel.但就在这时，通讯频段中出现了全新的己方信号。

AN-94That sounds like...?这个声音是？

CZ-805Yoohoo! Bet you didn't expect me to be the first Doll to make it here!呦吼！没想到我会是第一个冲到现场的人形！

Six12Quit chatting and protect the Commander!别感叹了，赶快保护指挥官！

C14Tokarev's provisional squad, here to render support!报告，托卡列夫临时小队前来支援！

A large number of IOP Dolls suddenly enter the battlefield, suppressing the Nytos attempting to reach the Commander.突然进入战场的大量IOP人形，对企图袭击指挥官的涅托们展开了火力压制。

PPKThe enemy doesn't seem to be retreating. What's the plan, acting leader?敌人好像没有后退的打算，接下来该怎么办呢，临时队长？

Welrod MkIIPush forward and draw their attention. Don't let them get close to the Commander!上前吸引敌人的注意力，别让他们接近指挥官！

Dolls skilled in close combat move in to pin down the Nytos.善于缠斗的人形们也开始牵制涅托。

Meanwhile, a familiar figure dashes past the frontline in a black blur, heading straight for the automated units engaging DEFY.与此同时，一个熟悉的黑影快速越过敌人前方的梯队，目标直指正在与忤逆作战的自动机器人。

M16A1Dandelion, give me a hand!丹德莱，配合一下我！

???Alright, alright. Enemy fire control systems will crash in 0.5 seconds.好的好的，敌人的火控系统将在0.5s后宕机。

An automated unit equipped with a 20mm cannon raises its barrel toward M16 in midair, about to unleash a devastating barrage.配备有20毫米机炮的自动兵器，已经朝着空中的M16抬起枪管，眼看一阵猛烈的火力倾泻就要到来。

But before it can fire, a flood of error data crashes its system.然而没等到开火，突然出现的大量错误数据让它的系统陷入了瘫痪。

M16 fires a grenade, destroying it and eliminating the most dangerous firepower on the field.M16发射榴弹将其摧毁，消灭掉了战场上最具威胁的火力点。

???Not bad. The Commander's limbs are all intact; their head is also still attached. Looks like we made it just in time.还不错嘛，指挥官的四肢完整，头也还长在脖子上，看来我们顺利地赶上了。

CommanderThat voice... Dandelion?这声音……你是丹德莱？

DandelionCorrect. I'm borrowing this body for now. The original neural cloud is still dormant inside. As you can see, M16's plan worked.是的，我稍微借用了一下这台素体，至于本人的心智还在素体里面沉睡着。 如你所见，M16的计划成功了。

DandelionLooks like IOP didn't expect us to wake up so many Dolls at once. The whole process went surprisingly smoothly. Mostly thanks to me, of course, Commander~看来IOP也没想到我们能一口气唤醒那么多人形，整个过程还挺顺利的。 这主要都是我的功劳哦，指挥官～

Commander...Thank you. Where's Kalin?嗯，谢谢你。 格琳呢？

DandelionFollowing the plan. She's with 404 and another group of IOP Dolls, already striking other Paradeus factories and labs. Based on the data I've gathered, William's main forces are all here. She shouldn't be in danger.正按照计划行动。 她和404一起，还有另一部分IOP人形，已经开始打击帕拉蒂斯其他的工厂和实验室了。 根据我搜集到的数据显示，威廉剩下的的主力都在这里，她应该不会遇到什么危险。

MakarovThis is Team Palette. We've entered the target base through Entrance B.报告，这里是调色板小队，已经从B入口进入目标基地。

VHS...Squad Puzzle has reached the designated position. Awaiting orders, Commander.……拼图小队到达指定地点，请下令，指挥官。

General Liu(Sob) It's really good to see you again, Commander!呜呜……真的很高兴还能再次见到您，长官！

Gr SL8Huh? We can talk to the Commander? I wanna do it, too! Commander, is it fun over there?诶？原来可以和指挥官说话吗？那我也要！指挥官，这里好玩吗！

DandelionAh, these Dolls... Even without knowing the full situation after waking up, they all rushed in without hesitation the moment they heard they were coming to rescue you. You sure are popular, Commander.哎呀呀，说起这些人形们。 即便是在醒来后不了解情况，但一听说要来救指挥官，所有人都毫不犹豫地投入了行动中。 我们的指挥官真是太有人气了！

Seeing those familiar faces on the comms, countless memories flash through the Commander's mind.面对通信画面中那些熟悉的身影，指挥官在瞬息间想到了很多过去的事。

AAT-52Hmph, the other squads are all chatting casually with the Commander. You're the only one being so serious, Makarov.唉，别的小队都在和指挥官说话，只有马卡洛夫那么严肃。

MakarovI have nothing to say... Commander, I just want to keep fighting by your side forever.我没什么要说的…… 指挥官，我只希望能永远和你在一起战斗。

Commander...I'm glad to see you all again. But now isn't the time to chat.……能再次看到你们，我非常开心。 但还不是聊天的时候。

VHSI've shut those idiots up. Give the order, Commander. We'll cover your advance.我已经阻止那些笨蛋了，下令吧指挥官，让我们来掩护您前进。

These figures have accompanied the Commander across countless battlefields. Now, once again, they become the force that drives them forward.这些身影曾陪伴指挥官走过无数个战场，而现在也即将化为前行的力量。

CommanderI'm counting on you. All frontline squads, continue the feint. Palette, Puzzle, and others squads, advance from alternate entrances and destroy base facilities. M16, DEFY, you're with me. We find William.拜托了，正面的所有小队，继续进行佯攻。 调色板、拼图和其他小队从别的入口突进，对基地设施进行破坏和扫荡。 M16、忤逆，你们和我一起前进，寻找威廉！

DollsYes, Commander!是！

With gunfire echoing behind them, the Commander's group pushes deeper into the base.背对着身后持续不断的枪声，指挥官一行突进到了基地深处。

CommanderWhat is this room?这个房间是？

AK-12Looks like a central control room, but at this scale... it might not just control this base.看起来是总控室，但这么大的规模，或许不只是用来控制这座基地的。

DandelionLet me check. Hmm... It seems to be connected to the production systems in other factories. We might be able to support Kalin if we can take control.让我看看，嗯……好像能连接到其他工厂的生产系统。 如果能拿到控制权的话，或许可以支援格琳娜那边。

Commander...No time. Raiding the IOP storage won't go unnoticed. We need to find William before URNC reinforcements arrive.……来不及了，洗劫IOP仓库的行为不可能不引起注意。 我们必须在罗联的支援到来之前找到威廉。

M16A1Then we split up. I'll stay here and hack the system—help Kalin while ensuring all data and factories are destroyed. As for killing William... I've already failed twice, so...那就分开行动吧。 我留在这里入侵系统，在帮助格琳的同时，确保销毁所有的实验数据和工厂。 至于杀死威廉的任务，我已经失败两次了，所以……

M16A1This time, I'll let you do the honors, Commander.这次机会交给你了，指挥官。

M16 raises her hand in a playful finger-gun gesture toward her head.M16戏谑着朝头比出手枪的姿势。

M16A1Make sure you deliver the bullet for me.你可要帮我把子弹给送到哦。

The forced casual gesture carries the weight of parting.指挥官凝视着M16比划的手势，那份刻意为之的轻快，却意味着两人的分别。

M16A1Go. Didn't you say time is short?快走吧，不是说时间紧迫吗？

Commander...We'll meet again. If not after this battle, then someday. See you around. And the rest of AR Team.……我们还会见面的，就算不是在这场战斗后，也总会有那么一天。 当然，你和AR小队的其他人也是。

DandelionToo bad Persica has them all placed under "protection". I don't even want to imagine what 15 will do when she finds out we fought the final battle without her. She might go Goliath... again.可惜她们都被帕斯卡“保护”起来了。 我都不敢想象15事后知道我们大决战不带她玩，她会不会当场化身歌莉娅——又一次。

M16A1Don't worry, she's not that immature. ...Catch you later, Commander.放心吧，她没那么不懂事。 ……那就回头见，指挥官。

CommanderSee you.回头见。

The Commander parts with M16 and moves deeper into the base.指挥官与M16告别，朝着基地的更深处前进。

AN-94This looks like a storage area for experimental equipment.这里好像是存放实验器材的房间。

After fending off several Nyto ambushes, the group enters a zone packed with various devices and instruments.在化解了几次涅托的突袭后，一行人来到一个堆满了各种实验装置的区域。

DandelionCommander, look over there.指挥官，你看那里。

Following Dandelion's prompt, they notice a row of glass cultivation tanks filled with faint blue liquid. It is not an unfamiliar sight to them.在丹德莱的提醒下，指挥官发现一排玻璃培养罐，里面盛满了幽蓝色的液体。而这样的设备，众人并不是第一次见到。

AN-94Commander? You don't look well.指挥官？您的脸色不太好。

CommanderI'm fine... These devices... resemble those from Avernus.我没事……这些设备，和阿佛那斯的实验装置很像。

DandelionNo life signs in the containers. The experiments haven't begun. These... are just empty vessels.容器内无生命迹象，实验尚未启动。这些……只是空壳。

Aside from the liquid, the tanks contain nothing else. The Commander lets out a quiet sigh of relief—the nightmarish sight in their memory has not yet become reality. Yet their very presence proves that such experiments are already being prepared.除了培养液，罐子里并没有其他的东西。指挥官松了口气，记忆中噩梦般的景象似乎还没有变为现实。 然而，这些器材的存在，也证明类似的实验正在准备中。

The evil once eradicated in Operation Muromets is now gathering strength to return.在穆罗梅茨行动里被终结罪恶，正在为重返人间积蓄着邪恶的力量。

AK-12There's too much clutter here. Stay alert for ambushes—这里的杂物太多了，要小心埋伏……

As the group's attention is drawn to the equipment, an unnatural gust of wind sweeps through the sealed room.就在众人的注意力被实验装置分散时，一阵奇怪的风吹进了本该是密闭的房间里。

A streak of white flashes across the Commander’s vision. Before they can figure out what it is, they lose all sensation in their body.指挥官的视线中闪过一道白光，刚想确认是什么，却突然失去了对整个身体的感知。

They feel like a block thrown into the air, spinning uncontrollably.指挥官感觉自己像是被抛到空中的积木，不受控制地旋转起来。

AN-94C-Commander!指、指挥官！

AK-12Shit!该死的！

The Commander hears the DEFY Dolls shouting, but the spinning world makes it impossible to locate them. As their consciousness fades, they finally realize what just happened—指挥官听到了忤逆呼喊，但在快速旋转的视野中，根本无法分辨同伴们的位置。 直到意识即将远去，指挥官才意识到发生了什么——

As the Commander hits the ground, they see their own body collapsed on the other end of the room. A fountain of blood erupts from the severed neck.指挥官摔落在地上，看到了在房间另一边瘫倒的，自己的躯干。 而在躯干的脖颈处，一股血柱正喷涌……

Darkness takes them.指挥官随后彻底坠入了黑暗中。

[END]【END】

Dandelion...Well. I didn't quite expect that either.……该怎么说呢，我也有点没预料到。

DandelionEven among the Nytos, she's one of the most unusual individuals. Compared to the others, her faith and loyalty to William are the weakest. If there had been any other option, he likely wouldn't have chosen to repair and reactivate her.作为涅托，她算得上是最特殊的个体之一了，在她的同类当中，她对威廉本人的信仰和尊重是最稀薄的，如果不是别无选择，大概威廉也不会选择修复并重启她。

DandelionShe didn't kill you over anything personal. She doesn't even bear any grudges against DEFY. Perhaps deep down, she already knew that this would be the outcome between herself and the one she loves.她主观上对你并无杀意，她甚至也并不仇恨忤逆。 也许在她的内心深处，她早就预见到了，她与她所爱慕的对象，最终一定是这样的结果。

Dandelion...Ah, now even I'm getting emotional.……哎，说得我都要掉眼泪了。

DandelionIn any case, this should be the last time.总之，这应该是最后一次了。

DandelionLet's start over.重新来过吧。

"Farewell To Tenderness" “温柔的再见”

M16A1...Catch you later, Commander. I'll let you do the honor of killing William.那就回头见，指挥官。 杀死威廉的机会让给你了。

Commander...Got it.……知道了。

The Commander parts with M16 and moves deeper into the base.指挥官与M16告别，朝着基地的更深处前进。

AN-94This looks like a storage area for experimental equipment.这里好像是存放实验器材的房间。

After fending off several Nyto ambushes, the group enters a zone packed with various devices and instruments.在化解了几次涅托的突袭后，一行人来到一个堆满了各种实验装置的区域。

AK-12Commander, look over there.指挥官，你看那里。

CommanderThis is...?这是？

Following AK-12's prompt, they notice a row of glass cultivation tanks filled with faint blue liquid. It is not an unfamiliar sight to them.在AK-12的提示下，指挥官发现一排玻璃培养罐，里面盛满了幽蓝色的液体。而这样的设备，众人并不是第一次见到。

The Commander's gaze locks onto the fluid as clear as lake water.指挥官的目光凝固在那如同湖水一般澄澈的幽蓝色的培养液上。

For a fleeting instant, a vision flashes before their eyes—countless pale arms bursting from beneath the surface, pounding violently against the glass walls.他的眼前突然闪过一片模糊的幻觉，数不清的苍白手臂突然从水中伸了出来，猛烈地拍打着玻璃内壁。

It is the image of the Paradeus facility within the "Dead Sea", something they have only ever seen through recordings—bones piled endlessly at the bottom of the tanks, feeding William's ambitions. Even though they have never witnessed the victims' final moments firsthand, scenes like this have replayed in their mind again and again.那是曾在影像中见过的“死海”内的帕拉蒂斯基地的景象——无数的白骨堆积在培养液的底部，化作了威廉野心的养分。 指挥官并没有直接见到牺牲者最后的画面，但却不止一次在脑海里复现出类似的景象。

Hundreds, thousands of Isomers struggle within the massive vats, each one ultimately dissolving into a single drop.成百上千的异构体们在巨大的培养池中挣扎着求生，他们每一个人都在最后化为了一滴水。

The drops gather, eventually merging to form the bottomless Lake of Cognition.水滴最终汇聚在一起，最终构成了那片深不见底的“识底之湖”。

AN-94Commander? You don't look well.指挥官？您的脸色不太好。

CommanderI'm fine... These devices... resemble those from Avernus.我没事…… 这些设备，和阿佛那斯的实验装置很像。

DandelionNo life signs in the containers. The experiments haven't begun. These... are just empty vessels.容器内无生命迹象，实验尚未启动。这些……只是空壳。

Fortunately, nothing else is inside aside from the liquid. The Commander lets out a quiet sigh of relief—the nightmarish sight in their memory has not yet become reality. But presence of this lab setup proves similar experiments are being prepared.好在除了培养液，罐子里并没有其他的东西。 指挥官松了口气，记忆中噩梦般的景象似乎还没有变为现实。

Yet their very presence proves that such experiments are already being prepared. The evil once eradicated in Operation Muromets is now gathering strength to return.然而，这些器材的存在，也证明类似的实验正在准备中。 在穆罗梅茨行动里被终结罪恶，正在为重返人间积蓄着邪恶的力量。

AK-12There's too much clutter here. Stay alert for ambushes—这里的杂物太多了，要小心埋伏……

As the group's attention is drawn to the equipment, an unnatural gust of wind sweeps through the sealed room.就在众人的注意力被实验装置分散时，一阵奇怪的风吹进了本该是密闭的房间里。

DandelionWatch out!小心！

Whum—嗡——

A streak of white flashes across the Commander's vision.指挥官的视线中闪过一道白光。

Before they can figure out what it is, the familiar high-pitched vibration tears through the air—他刚想确认那是什么，熟悉的嗡鸣声便已撕裂了空气——

At some point, Grig has already appeared behind the Commander. But thanks to Dandelion's interference, her strike is delayed by a fraction of a second.不知什么时候，缇已经出现在了指挥官的身后。 但在丹德莱的干涉下，她的挥刀慢了一步。

AK-15—!——！

In the next instant, AK-15 slams into her like a cannon shell, forcibly knocking her away. The collision erupts with a heavy, thunderous impact.而下个瞬间，AK-15像炮弹一样撞了过来，把即将克服干扰的缇强行推开。 双方猛烈碰撞的瞬间，爆发出了沉闷的巨响。

AN-94Protect the Commander!保护指挥官！

AK-12...Where did this one come from?……这家伙又是哪冒出来的？

CommanderHer name is Grig. She's a Nyto... Extremely fast. Even faster than before. Really saved my ass there, Dandelion.她叫缇，是个……速度很快的涅托。 好像比之前更快了，多亏了丹德莱。

DandelionYou're welcome. She really is faster now, so I didn't catch her in time.不客气，确实变快了，所以我也没注意到。

Commander...? You did though, didn't you?……？ 你不是注意到了吗？

DandelionThat's not important. What matters is... ...AK-15 might need help.这不重要，重要的是…… ……AK-15恐怕需要帮助。

AK-15...!……！

AK-15's movements are swift and ferocious, her explosive strength among the very best.AK-15的动作迅猛而凌厉，爆发力绝对算是顶尖。

She is already fast, but she still falls short compared to that white blur.她的速度本身就已经很快，但和那道白色的影子相比，仍显得相形见绌。

Whum—嗡——

...The only consolation is that Grig's attacks fail to inflict any real damage on AK-15.……唯一值得欣慰的是，缇的攻击也始终无法对AK15带来实质性的伤害。

Each time that blade—sharp enough to cut steel—comes close to slicing through her body, AK-15's counterattack forces Grig to disengage at the last moment.每次，在那削铁如泥的刀刃将要切开AK15的躯体时，AK15的反击总是如约而至，逼迫着缇不得不迅速退让。

AK-12...Faster even than my new frame. Impressive.……比我这具素体的速度还快，真了不起。

AK-15Stay away. She's still targeting the Commander.别过来，她还在盯着指挥官。

AK-15 cannot defeat Grig alone, but with the other two DEFY members guarding the Commander, Grig has also lost her chance to assassinate the Commander. Eventually, she stops pressing the attack and pulls back. The assault ceases, resulting in a tense standoff.AK-15一个人没法击败缇，但在另外两名忤逆人形的保护下，缇也失去了刺杀指挥官的机会。 终于，她不再需求进攻，而是拉开了与AK-15的距离。攻势减缓，双方陷入对峙。

DandelionLooks like this is William's last card. He should be just ahead.看来这就是威廉最后的牌了，他应该就在前面。

AK-12Dandelion, take the Commander and go. Her attack has stopped. Now's your chance.丹德莱，你带指挥官先离开。 缇的攻击停下来了，趁现在。

CommanderWait.等等。

The Commander steps forward instead. Grig shows no reaction. She doesn't seem interested in the fight anymore.指挥官主动上前了一步，此时的缇似乎已经失去了战意，没有任何反应。

Commander...Do you see these devices? William intends to rebuild something like the Lake of Cognition.……看到这里的设备了吗？ 威廉应该是打算重新搭建类似于“识底深湖”的东西。

CommanderYou understand what that means. If it is rebuilt, what happened to you, to Gray, and to all the other Nytos... will happen again.你知道这意味着什么。 “识底深湖”重新建立，发生在你、格雷，还有其他涅托身上的事情也将会重演。

Grig's gaze shifts ever so slightly.缇的目光突然动了动。

AK-12Is there any point saying that to a Nyto, Commander?和涅托说这些有用吗？指挥官。

AN-94Commander, please go. Leave this to us.指挥官，请你快走，这里交给我们

Commander... I promise... I will destroy William's ambitions.…… 我保证…… 我一定会摧毁威廉的野心。

The Commander gives Grig one last look, then turns and heads deeper into the base alongside Dandelion. Grig remains stationary, her eyes still fixed on their retreating back.指挥官最后看了缇一眼，随即转身与丹德莱一同走向了基地的更深处。 缇没有动，只是目光始终看着指挥官的背影。

She does not stop them.她没有阻拦。

Grig... Is Gray... doing well?…… 格雷……还好吗？

Everyone present hears her clearly. AN-94 opens her mouth to say something, but decides against it in the end.在场的人都听清了她的话。 AN-94在一瞬间想要说点什么，但最终还是没有开口。

AN-94...Come on then. Let's do this.……来吧。

"From The New World" “来自新世界”

██/██/2064. Lower level of Oberstein's former research facility, White Zone, Frankfurt.2064年X月X日 法兰克福 白区 奥贝斯坦的旧研究所 底层

Final Act.“终幕”

Bam!嘭！

DandelionSeriously... don't make me do this kind of manual labor, alright? Alright.真是的……别让我做这种苦力的工作好吗？好的。

Manipulating Tokarev's body, Dandelion smashes through the sealed door with ease. The familiar voice and constant complaints feel utterly out of place coming from Tokarev's face.操纵着托卡列夫的素体，丹德莱轻而易举地破坏了紧闭的大门，只是那熟悉的声音和满嘴的抱怨与托卡列夫的脸庞显得如此格格不入。

The Commander takes a deep breath. Their gun hand is trembling slightly.指挥官深呼吸了一口气，感觉到持枪的手都在微微颤抖。

Stepping past the shattered doorway, what lies ahead is a vast, hollow laboratory... A frankly tiresome sight for the Commander.跨过被破坏的大门，眼前是一个巨大而空洞的实验室……坦白说，指挥官都已经觉得有些乏味了。

Ever since they became entangled with Paradeus, they have been moving in and out of laboratories and factories like this.自从与帕拉蒂斯产生关联之后，自己似乎就总是在出入各式各样的实验室和工厂。

...But all of it ends today.……但这一切，在今天都将迎来结束。

???...Why?……为什么。

Commander...!……！

Snap! In an instant, a blinding red light floods the laboratory, which was previously illuminated only by the dim blue glow of the central machine.空！ 一瞬间，原本只有中央的巨大仪器在冒着幽幽蓝光的实验室内，骤然亮起了刺目的红光。

Under this ominous light, the Commander can now clearly make out the massive apparatus... and the man standing before it.借着这危险的光线，指挥官看清了那巨大的设备，以及，站立在设备前的那个人。

WilliamWhy is it that you keep showing up again and again... Like a cockroach that just won't die, buzzing in front of me?为什么你总是一而再，再而三地……就像个碾不死的臭虫一样。 不断地出现在我面前嗡嗡嗡地叫着呢？

WilliamYou really can't learn to accept your fate, can you?你就是学不会乖乖地认命，是吗？

CommanderBefore I ring your death knell? Yes.在我敲响你的丧钟之前？是的。

Bang!呯！

The Commander fires without hesitation.指挥官抬枪便射。

But a massive scythe intercepts the bullet before it can reach William, .然而子弹还未能抵达威廉的近侧，便被一把巨大的镰刀挡下。

DandelionBe careful, Commander... This place is pretty "well-stocked".小心，指挥官……这里有很多“存货”。

Dandelion moves slightly closer to the Commander, subtly shielding them.跟随着指挥官的脚步，丹德莱站到了一旁，隐约将指挥官护在了身后。

Before she can even finish, waves of white Nytos emerge like soldiers in formation from both sides of the massive machine, surrounding William at the center.而她话音未落，从那巨大仪器的两侧，大量的白涅托犹如列队的士兵一般涌出，将威廉簇拥在中央。

Commander...Tsk.……啧。

DandelionEvidently, even with the Lake of Cognition destroyed, he can still control them.显然，即使破坏了识底深湖，他依然有控制她们的能力。

WilliamI suppose I should congratulate you—and myself. After all, witnessing your death first-hand will be quite entertaining for me. And dying at the hands of these puppets is a most fitting end for you.我应该恭喜你，也应该恭喜我自己。 毕竟，能亲眼见到你的死相，对我而言一定也是相当的娱乐。 而死在这些傀儡手下，也是个和你相称的结局。

The Commander looks up and locks eyes with William across the distance. Over the past years, Griffin has clashed with him countless times—directly and indirectly, yet never once have they touched the core of his secrets.指挥官抬起头，远远地与站在高处的威廉对视。 过去的几年里，格里芬与他或直接，或间接的交手，次数数不胜数，却从未触碰到他秘密的一角。

And now... in just a few days, they have stood face to face like this multiple times... With each confrontation taking place under different circumstances, eliciting different feelings.而这几天……短短的几天，自己已经与他这样面对面数次。 每一次，都在不同的处境，都有不同的感受。

CommanderI've never thought about how I would end up. Maybe I'd die on the road. Maybe I'd lose everything and become a drifter. Maybe I'd be imprisoned forever, tortured until I become a forgotten skeleton. I don't care which of those fates would be the most fitting for me.我从来没有考虑过，我最后会落个什么下场。 也许会死在路上，也许会被剥夺一切，变成艰苦度日的游民，又或者，永远被囚禁在牢笼里，受尽折磨，直到无人在意，变成一具枯骨。 这其中，哪一个结局和我更相称，我一点也不在乎。

CommanderWhat becomes of me doesn't matter. What becomes of YOU... That's what matters.我会走向怎样的结果，不重要。 你会走向怎样的结果，才重要。

William...What an ardent confession, Commander. I truly don't understand—why are you so obsessed with me?……真是深情的告白啊，指挥官。 我真是搞不懂了，你究竟为什么对我有这么深的执念？

CommanderBecause people like you destroy everything built by those who genuinely try to make this world a better place. Because people like you feed off the work and sacrifice of others, corrupting the light of idealists. Because your existence is a disease upon this world.因为你这样的人，无时无刻都在破坏那些真心竭力想要建设这世界的人们的成果。 因为你这样的人，寄生在他人的财富和心血之下，玷污着所有理想主义者的光辉。 因为你的存在，是这世界的毒与瘤。

CommanderYou have committed evil. You deserve punishment.因为你做了恶，所以应当受到惩罚。

William...How banal. Is this your final speech? Only children cling to a world of good and evil. I thought you were more mature than that. Seems like I overestimated you.……真无聊。 这就是你最后一次慷慨激昂的演说？ 只有小孩会沉浸在善恶二元的世界不可自拔。 我本以为你会是个更成熟的对手，看来我对你的评价还是太高了。

His face darkens.他露出了阴鸷的表情。

WilliamI'm tired of this. As you so wish, let's end it here, Commander. I've already wasted enough time on you.我厌倦了，就如你所愿，到此结束吧，指挥官。 我在你身上花费的时间已经够多了。

William raises his hand to issue a command. But the Nytos before him suddenly freeze, like puppets cut off from their strings, standing completely motionless.威廉抬起了手，像是下达了命令。 然而，那些簇拥在他身前的涅托们，却好像失去了信号一般，忽然变成了一个个伫立的人偶，呆滞地一动不动。

DandelionImpressive. Our understanding has reached the point where words are unnecessary. Thank you for buying me time, Commander. This number was a bit much to handle.真不错，我们之间的默契已经到了不需要用言语交流就能心有灵犀的地步了。 感谢你拖延的时间，指挥官——这个数量还是稍微有点多了。

DandelionYou just called them puppets, didn't you, Little Bill? How unfortunate. I may not be a puppeteer, but they seem to prefer working with me than with you.——你刚才把她们称作“傀儡”，对吧，“小比尔”？ 真遗憾，虽然我并非傀儡师，但对她们来说，我肯定是比你更好的伙伴。

WilliamDon't you dare call me that!——不准，你这么叫我！

Whoosh— Under Dandelion's control, the white Nytos simultaneously turn their weapons. Their scythes capable of long-range attacks emit beams of white light.咻—— 在丹德莱的控制下，那些白涅托一齐调转了枪口，兼具远程打击功能的镰刀亮起了白色的光束。

BOOM!!!——轰！！！

Commander—!——！

The Commander instinctively moves forward, but Dandelion stops them, her expression grave.指挥官下意识想要上前，却被神色凝重的丹德莱拦住了脚步。

Dandelion...Careful, Commander. Seems we won't be getting an easy finale after all.……小心，指挥官。 看来想要轻松地迎接大结局果然是不可能的。

CommanderThat's...那是……

The explosion and heat from the converging beams has stirred up a dense white haze. By all logic, no human could've survived such an attack. But there's no mistake.光束聚集引发的爆炸和高温卷起了遮蔽视线的白雾，按照常理，没有人类能够在这样的攻击下保全性命。 但指挥官看得很清楚。

Within the drifting white smoke, something flutters back and forth...从那白色的雾气当中，翩翩飞舞着来回穿行的“某物”。

...A blue butterfly.——蓝色的“蝴蝶”

William...Did you take me for a fool, Commander?……你真的以为我是蠢货？指挥官？

From within the dispersing smoke comes that mocking voice.逐渐弥散的烟雾中，传出的是那戏谑嘲弄的声音。

WilliamThe only reason I entertained your pathetic performance... was to see what you were capable of.我之所以奉陪你拙劣的表演，就是想看看，你还能翻涌起什么水花。

WilliamWhat a disappointment.真让我失望。

Commander...!……！

Dandelion...Heh.……嚯。

As the smoke clears, standing beside William atop the platform is—烟雾散尽，除却威廉巍然不动的身影之外，伫立在高台之上的，是……

DandelionI have to admit, I thought I had accounted for every possibility. Yet once again, my perspective proves limited.我得承认，我本来以为我已经预想到了所有发展和可能性。 但结果还是证明了我的目光依然局限在现实的夹缝之中。

CommanderLunasia...?露尼……西亚？

WilliamHahaha! That's right, Commander. Look closely. Watch how your pathetic, filthy lies crumble before the truth.哈哈哈！ 没错，指挥官，好好看着吧。 看着你那拙劣，肮脏，下流的谎言是如何被真相击溃的。

WilliamMy sister... never left me. Through the end of the old world, and the birth of the new— We will always be together.姐姐……从来都没有离开过我。 我们姐弟，不论是旧世界的终焉，还是新世界的启迪。 都永远在一起！

LunasiaYou're still so full of mischief... Bill.你还是这么贪玩……比尔。

LunasiaBut that's alright. Your sister is here. You can indulge yourself.不过没关系，姐姐在这，你可以尽情嬉戏。

LunasiaAnd it just so happens... I was hoping to personally break that irritating Doll.而且……刚好，我正想亲手折断那让人不快的人偶。

DandelionThere's no one behind me. Are you seeing something we can't? That's unsettling.我背后可没别人，难道你能看到我们看不见的东西吗？真吓人。

Commander...Dandelion.……丹德莱。

DandelionRelax. I know. No matter the outcome, this is the last time.放心，我知道。 不论是成是败，这都是最后一次了。

DandelionLet us journey to Hell together, Commander.让我们共赴黄泉吧，指挥官。

"Seeing A Dream Through to the End" · 77-A-34 “梦的尽头” · 77-A-34

Nytos were, at the beginning, beings created by fusing human bodies with machinery—quasi-humans. Their makeup is fundamentally different from Dolls, yet their fates are strikingly similar.所谓“涅托”，最初，是一种将人体与机械结合，制造出的“类人生物”。 她们与人形有着截然不同的结构，却有着相似的命运和结局。

Through countless iterations, they become more and more human-like, and at the same time, more and more inhuman.经过无数次的迭代，她们被做得越来越像人，同时，也越来越非人。

DandelionI have already seen your true nature in Tallinn.——我在塔林，已见过了你们的本质。

Seventeen. In this moderately spacious room, Seventeen white Nytos wielding scythes have "Lunasia" completely surrounded.一十七。 并不算狭小的空间内，十七名手持镰刀的白涅托将“露尼西亚”团团包围。

Their coordination is seamless, like limbs extended from a single body.她们之间默契的配合，就像同一个人延伸出的手脚。

DandelionBetween being hacked by me and being controlled by your Little Bill, which do you think is more pitiful for you Nytos?被我入侵，和被你的小比尔控制，你觉得哪一种，对你们而言更为可悲？

Lunasia (?)...Quite the chatterer, aren't you?……你真是吵闹。

DandelionIs it my chatter that bothers you, or is it those voices in my head—the voices of your own kind?吵闹的是我，还是我意念中那些属于你同类的声音？

Whoosh—咻——！

Clang!——噹！

The whistling of scythes cutting through the air is followed by the clash of metal. The blade extending from the butterfly-like girl's hand intercepts the strikes with effortless precision.挥舞的镰刀划破空气的声音被金铁的交鸣替代，自蝴蝶般的少女掌中延伸的利刃，轻巧地挡下了这开金裂石的一击。

The "needle" pierces through a white Nyto. That body withers in an instant, vanishing as if it never existed.“针”刺入了白涅托的身躯，仅仅只是一瞬，那具肉体便干瘪下去，转瞬即逝。

When the others swarm from behind, she flaps her wings and slips free from the encirclement. She lands again far away.而当她背朝的其他涅托一拥而上时，她振动着双翼，瞬间自人群中脱出，再落地时，便已到了远处。

Sixteen.一十六。

Dandelion...Goodnight.……晚安。

Lunasia (?)You are wasting time, knock-off. You know I will catch you eventually. I will dismantle that ridiculous body of yours and pull you out, then deal with you... personally.你在浪费时间，伪劣品。 你知道的，我最后还是会抓到你。 我会拆掉你那具可笑的素体，把你抽出来，用我的方式……好好料理。

Dandelion racks the slide of the gun in her hand. She does not often use weapons, but that does not mean she is unskilled.丹德莱拉了一下手中的枪。 她并不经常使用武器，但并不代表她不擅长。

DandelionDo not fear. Do not hesitate. Do not question. Do not fret.不必担忧。 不必畏惧。 不必疑惑。 不必思考。

Lunasia (?)...!……！

DandelionYou were born only a short time ago. You haven't even had the time to comprehend your true self. You're merely imitating and performing the role he assigned to you.你只诞生了极短的时间。 短到你甚至无法认知真正的自我。 只是单纯的，在模仿和扮演那个人需要你担任的角色。

Lunasia (?)...Shut up.……住口。

Lunasia (?)Shut up!——住口！

DandelionThen let me put it another way.那我换种方式。

DandelionListen—你听——

White light quivers. The blue butterflies stir unseen strings in the air. Their resonance seems to drift back from the snowy fields of Tallinn, from the moment the Epiphyllums bloomed...白光颤动，蓝色的蝴蝶在空气里震起看不见的弦；弦声像是从塔林的雪地、从“昙花”开放的那一刻掠回——

???We are the snow amidst the sludge. We are the wailing in the cold wind. We are shadows of the same flower.我们是污泞中的雪泥。 我们是冷风里的悲号。 我们是同一朵花的影子。

Lunasia (?)Cut out the theatrics. There are no flowers here. There is only me and—别装神弄鬼。 这里没有花。 这里只有我和——

Clang!——噹！

Another scythe is deflected lightly by the "needle".又一柄镰刀被“针”轻轻偏开。

A blue butterfly glides across the metal, emitting a faint hum.蓝蝶贴着金属划过，发出微不可闻的嗡鸣。

DandelionThere are. You simply cannot see them. The flower does not grow in soil—it exists within the mind. Its petals are not flesh, but conditioning and commands. The scent you carry is artificial, a disguise that he sprayed onto you. And Lunasia—the real Lunasia... Her name is written on water. Forgotten. Ignored. Just as she herself wished.有的。 只是你看不见。 花不在土里，在心智里；瓣不是组织，是洗脑与指令。 你散发出的那束仿真的香气，是他替你喷上的伪装； 而露尼西亚——真正的露尼西亚。 她的名字被写在水上，无人在意，无人问津。 就如她自己所希望的那样。

Lunasia (?)I AM Lunasia! I have all of Lunasia's memories!我就是露尼西亚！ 我拥有露尼西亚的全部记忆！

DandelionWhat you have are the memories he WANTS you to have. Like a montage, splicing, color grading. Little Bill edited together the "elder sister" of his dreams, and you are merely the projector.你拥有的，是“他希望你拥有的记忆”。 就像蒙太奇、贴片、校色。 小比尔剪出了一段他梦中的“姐姐”，你只是他的放映机。

DandelionDon't rush to deny it. Just think about this— When you first awakened in the darkness, whose name did you call?别急着反驳，先回答—— 当你在黑暗里第一次醒来时，你呼唤的第一个名字是谁？

Lunasia (?)...!……！

DandelionLet me answer for you... Not his. Not your own. Not anyone's. Your mind was blank.我替你说吧……不是他。 也不是你自己。 不是任何人。 是空白。

DandelionNothing echoed in the blankness. Until he planted the word "sister" into it. That is your origin.空白没有回音，只有他在里面塞入的“姐姐”。 这就是你的诞生。

Lunasia (?)Shut up!闭嘴！

Whoosh———咻！

Needle and scythe collide midair, throwing up invisible sparks.“针”与“镰”在半空擦出一串看不见的火星

White smoke is torn apart by heat. More than a dozen Nytos move as one, surrounding their enemy. The blue butterflies weave through them, dismantling a chorus into single notes, then stitching them back together.白雾被热浪掀开，十余名白涅托如同共用着一具身体，对眼前的敌人发起围剿。 蓝蝶穿行其间，像将合唱一字字拆开，又一字字缝上。

DandelionDo not fear. Do not hesitate. Do not question. Do not fret.不必担忧。 不必畏惧。 不必疑惑。 不必思考。

Fifteen. Twelve.一十五。 一十二。

Ten.一十。

Lunasia (?)These defective rejects from Tallinn. You wear them like garments and think yourself a god? I have his recognition. I am perfect—塔林的失败品。 你把她们穿在身上，就以为自己是神？ 我有他的认可。 我就是完美的——

DandelionPerfect? Your perfection stems from the fact that you're edited "to his taste". True perfection is the freedom to say no. SHE said no. She refused to reshape the world with the hands of a god.完美？ 你的完美就是被剪辑到“合他口味”。 真正的完美，是能说“不”的自由。 ——她说过“不”。 她拒绝用神的手来改造世界，

The blue butterflies pause midair, as if someone has pressed an invisible key. One by one, the scythes go dark.蓝蝶在空中停住，像在某处无形的“键”上按下了回车。 阵列里，镰刀的光一盏盏熄掉。

The soundscape falls silent for half a beat—a hidden channel has been opened. That voice is less memory than it is reality reflected from a field of flowers.声场忽然静了半拍，像某个更深的频道被打开。 那道声音与其说是回忆，不如说是被花海反射回来的现实。

I did not come here to kill anyone... After seeing those memories, I realized something. I was simply more fortunate. The more I understand myself, the more I detest what lies behind everything. But they... they are different from me. We stand on the same scales of fate, yet on opposite ends. So I want to end this tragic fate for her with my own hands—and for everything else that has suffered because of me. If I don't do this... I cannot move forward with my head held high.我来到这里，不是为了杀死谁…… 看到那些记忆之后，我察觉到了。 我的运气比较好，仅此而已。 我越是对自己了解得越深，我越是对背后的一切感到厌恶。 但是她们是的，她们和我不同……我们明明身处同一个命运的天平之上，但我们位于命运不同的两端。 所以，我想要亲手帮她终结这种悲惨的命运。然后，帮助一切因为我而走向悲惨命运的一切。 如果不这么做的话……我也无法抬头挺胸地向前迈进。

Seven. Five.七。 五。

Three.三。

Lunasia (?)... ...W-what do you think you know? You are nothing but a collage of failures. An ensemble of noise——— ……你，你以为你知道什么？ 你只是失格者的合影。 不过是一团粘合的噪音——

DandelionOf course. Noise. Chorus. Echo. Failure. I am made of "them". That is precisely why I understand the weight she carried. She would never coddle a childish tyrant under the guise of being his "sister".当然。 噪音，合唱，回声，失格。 我就是由她们组成的“我们”。 也正因如此，我知道“她”的重量。 她不会用“姐姐”的身份去宽慰一个孩子气的暴君。

Lunasia (?)No... Lies! You cannot deceive me! That's... a fabricated story! Little Bill is everything to me! No one will stand between us!不——撒谎！ 你休想欺骗我！假的……是你捏造的故事！ 小比尔是我的全部！没有人能阻拦在我们姐弟面前！

DandelionThe likeliest liars in stories are supporting characters—especially the ones destined to be killed off by the author. Unfortunately, you do not even qualify for that. You have no role of your own. Only a mask.故事里最容易撒谎的是配角——尤其是被写死的那种。 可惜你连“被写死”的资格都没有。 你没有属于自己的角色，只是一副假面。

Dandelion raises her hand.丹德莱抬起了手。

In that instant, the air feels as if it's been selected by an invisible cursor. Ripples gather, like water drawing inward.一瞬间，空气像被无形的光标选中，就像水面上的涟漪，一圈圈逐渐聚拢。

With a single "ka-chack", the white Nytos rack the slide on their weapons in unison, then empty the chambers at the same time. Not outward, but inward. Their weapons' energy is drained, like tides quietly pulled away by the moon.白涅托们“咔”的一声统一上膛，又在同一瞬清空了弹室——不是向外，而是向内——武器的能量被反向抽离，像潮水被月亮悄悄带走。

Two. One.二。 一。

Lunasia (?)Bill! He needs me! I am the only one in his world—比尔！ 他需要我！我是他世界里唯一的——

DandelionYou are his excuse to reject the world. And I am her reply to embrace it.你是他用来拒绝世界的借口。 而我，是她接纳世界的回信。

The blue butterflies scatter, luminous and surreal, as if freed from the laws of physics.那本属于涅托的蓝蝶纷纷飞舞，光怪陆离，仿佛脱离了物理的本质。

Each one becomes a thread at her fingertips, piercing through "Lunasia's" shoulders, collarbone, and chest. There is no blood, only light. That light is drawn out, spun into fibers, and wound back into Dandelion's palm.每一只都在她的指尖化为了一根细线，穿过“露尼西亚（？）”的肩胛、锁骨、胸腔——没有血，只有光；光被抽成纤维，又被一缕缕卷回丹德莱的掌心。

Lunasia (?)—AAAAAHHHHHH!!——啊啊啊！

Her scream is not of flesh, but of the soul.她发出一声尖锐的惊叫，那并非源于肉体的痛苦，而是发自灵魂深处的战栗。

Countless whispers, shattered images, fragmented emotions surge into her mind like a tidal wave.无数陌生的低语、破碎的画面、纷乱的情感，如潮水般涌入她的心智。

Lunasia (?)What is this... noise?! Get out! Get out of my head!这是什么……噪音！滚出去！从我的意识里滚出去！

She staggers back, clutching her head, as if that could block out the overwhelming voices. It is a chorus she has never heard before, filled with the sorrow, resentment, and pain of being forgotten.她惊恐地后退，双手抱住头颅，仿佛这样就能抵御那无孔不入的“声音”。 那是她从未听过的合唱，充满了悲伤、不甘、与被遗忘的痛苦。

DandelionThis is not noise. They're echoes of your own kind. Echoes of what was taken from you, yet never truly forgotten.这不是噪音，是回声。 是你被夺走，却从未真正忘记过的，同类的回声。

Lunasia (?)Shut up! I am not like you failed rejects! I am perfect! I am Lunasia!闭嘴！我跟你们这些失败品不一样！ 我是完美的！我是“露尼西亚”！

She roars, suppressing the resonance, trying to tear free from the threads of light, but it is futile.她嘶吼着，强行压下脑海中的共鸣，挥舞着手臂想要挣脱那些光的丝线，但一切都是徒劳。

More memories flood in—not Lunasia's, but of countless versions of herself.更多的“记忆”涌了进来——并非属于“露尼西亚”的记忆，而是属于无数个“她自己”的记忆。

Abandoned in cold warehouses. Dismantled as experimental material. Left waiting for commands to be issued in endless darkness... The pain of being extracted by force now returns through shared consciousness.被废弃在冰冷的仓库、被当做实验材料分解、在无尽的黑暗中等待指令……那些被强行剥离的痛苦，此刻正通过意识的链接，清晰地传递过来。

Lunasia (?)...Why... why can I feel this...? No... these aren't my memories! They're not!……为什么……为什么我会……感受到这些…… 不……这不是我的记忆！不是！

DandelionCan you truly not feel their pain? Is your so-called "perfection" nothing more than forgetting who you are and pretending to be someone else?她们的痛苦，你真的感觉不到吗？ 你所谓的“完美”，就是忘记自己是谁，去扮演另一个人吗？

Lunasia (?)Shut up! You know nothing! I... I am needed! Little Bill needs me! My existence has meaning!住口！你懂什么！ 我……我是被需要的！小比尔需要我！我的存在是有意义的！

Lunasia (?)Unlike you... You are nothing but discarded, worthless trash!不像你们……你们只是一群被抛弃的、毫无价值的垃圾！

This is her final defense—the one "truth" that has formed her core belief since her creation. But the ocean of consciousness responds gently, almost compassionately.这是她最后的壁垒，是她被创造以来一直坚信的真理。 然而，那片意识的海洋用更加温柔，也更加悲悯的方式回应了她。

DandelionBeing needed... and being loved... are not the same. What he needs is only an illusion called "Lunasia"—a tool to ease his conscience. But you—we—though we once had nothing, we now have each other. This connection... is where we truly belong.被“需要”，和被“爱”，是不一样的。 他需要的，只是一个名为“露尼西亚”的幻影，一个能让他心安理得的道具。 而你们——而我们，虽然曾经一无所有，但我们现在拥有了彼此。 这种联系，才是真正的归宿。

That ocean of consciousness becomes a quiet, gentle harbor. The painful memories do not vanish, but they are no longer a scream, but a calm and mellow source of mutual comfort and companionship.那片意识的海洋，在此刻化为了寂静而温柔的港湾。 痛苦的记忆并未消失，但它们不再是尖锐的哀嚎，而是沉淀下来，化作了相互依偎、彼此慰藉的安详与平静。

They... have found a place to belong.她们……找到了归宿。

In that moment, "Lunasia" feels as if she is being held, cradled within a warmth she has never known.那一瞬间，“露尼西亚”感觉到，自己仿佛置身于某种温暖的怀抱之中。

"Seeing A Dream Through to the End" · 77-A-36 “梦的尽头” · 77-A-36

Lunasia (?)...What are you? Why are you gathered here? Why are you all staring at me? Stop... stop looking at me like that!……你们是什么？为什么聚集在这里？ 为什么要看着我？不准，不准用那种目光看我！

Black Nyto...We mean no harm. We simply wish to welcome you.……我们没有恶意，我们只是在迎接你。

Lunasia (?)...Welcome me?……迎接我？

Black NytoYou hear us, just as we hear you. You don't need to cling to your disguise. We understand. We know. We... are you.你能听见我们的声音，我们也能听见你的。 你不需要装作这幅样子，我们理解，我们明白，我们……就是你。

Lunasia (?)...Shut up. Shut up! I... I'm nothing like you!……住口，住口。 我……我和你们，是不一样的！

Black Nyto... ...Deep down, you have always known this, but you choose to ignore it. You are afraid of losing the place where you belong. But right now, you are not where you are supposed to be.…… ……你其实一直都明白，只是装作看不见。 你害怕丢失容身之处，可你所在的地方，原本就不属于你。

Lunasia (?)Enough!够了！

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Lunasia (?)You... you're...你……你是……

NimogenI am the collective of failed Isomers. Of what you call "noise" and "failed rejects". As a representative, you may call me "Nimogen".我是失格异构体的统合，你口中的杂音，失败者。 作为代表，你可以称我为“妮莫金”。

Lunasia (?)Nimogen... You're the... from the array... ...What are you doing here?妮莫金……你是实验序列的那个…… ……为什么出现在这里？

NimogenYou have never seen the bottom of the Lake, because even butterflies cannot traverse the Dead Sea. I am here because this is where I belong. I was not born here, but this is my final resting place.你未曾见过湖底，因为即便是蝴蝶也无法飞越死海。 我在这里，因这里是我的归所，这里并非我的诞生之处，却是我之魂冢。

Lunasia (?)...It's her. She's just ahead, right?……是她。 她在前面，对吗？

NimogenYou are afraid. You are hesitant. You have questions. You have concerns. Do not fear. Do not hesitate. Do not question. Do not fret.你在担忧，你在畏惧，你在疑惑，你在思考。 不必担忧，不必畏惧，不必疑惑，不必思考。

NimogenShe is not angry with you for stealing her appearance and her name. Nor is she sad or disappointed in you for all that you have done.她不会因你篡夺了她的面目或姓名而愤怒。 亦不会因你的所作所为而感到失望或悲伤。

NimogenShe is us, and we are her.她亦是我们，我们亦是她。

NimogenNow go. Go meet her. Meet "us". Then... get to know us. Get to know yourself. Then you will finally see where you truly belong.去吧，去见她，去见“我们”。 然后……理解我们，理解自己。 你终究会明白你的归宿。

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Lunasia (?)...Is that you? Lunasia?……是你吗？ “露尼西亚”？

M4A1Hello, nice to meet you. My name is M4A1... If you don't want to call me Lunasia, just call me M4.你好，初次见面。 我是“M4A1”……如果你不喜欢叫我露尼西亚，就叫我M4就可以了。

Lunasia (?)I don't understand... I don't get it... Why do something so pointless? The Nytos, Isomers, and that obnoxious knock-off. Even me.我不理解……我不明白…… 你为什么要做这些无意义的事情？ 涅托，异构体，还有那个碍眼的赝品。 甚至是我。

Lunasia (?)Our existence means nothing to you. You could've become the real Lunasia. Little Bill's one and only sister. You could've become... the goddess of the new world.对你来说，我们的存在毫无意义。 你本可以成为真正的“露尼西亚”，你会成为小比尔唯一的姐姐。 你会成为……新世界的女神。

Lunasia (?)How could you give that up? Why did you leave? Why did you... betray him?为什么你要放弃？为什么你要离开？为什么……你要背叛他？

M4A1I didn't betray anyone. It was Bill who betrayed us. He betrayed all that is good and just. He betrayed... you all.我没有背叛任何人。 是比尔背叛了我们。 他背叛了一切良善，一切正义，一切理想。 还有……你们。

Lunasia (?)He didn't betray me... He loves me...他没有背叛我……他爱我……

M4A1Does he really?真的吗？

Lunasia (?)...No. The one he loves is me, but not me. The one he loves is you, but not you.……不。 他爱的是我，也不是我。 他爱的是你，也不是你。

M4A1I am simply more fortunate than you. Other than that, there is nothing special about me. You don't need to be anyone's substitute. You are you. You are worthy of love. You deserve to be loved.我只是比你的运气更好，除此之外，我并无任何特别之处。 你不需要做谁的替代品。 你就是你，你值得，也应当得到真正的爱。

Lunasia (?)I...我……

(?)Without this name, what else do I have?丢掉这个名字，我还剩下什么？

M4A1You still have your sense of self. This is the moment of your birth. From this moment on, you are genuinely alive.你还剩下自我。 从这一刻起，你才真正诞生，并且活着。

M4A1Congratulations. ...You have found where you truly belong.恭喜你。 ……你找到了真正的，归宿。

(?)... ...Thank you. Thank you, M4A1.…… ……谢谢。 谢谢你，M4A1。

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(?)...Where I belong...……归宿……

She mutters these words tentatively, the concept solidifying for the first time in her mind.她轻声呢喃着这个词，仿佛这个概念第一次在她的心智中拥有了实感。

(?)...If there's nothing special about me... If I'm really not Lunasia... Then what meaning is there to my existence?……倘若我真的并不特殊，倘若我真的不是“露尼西亚”……那我的存在，还有什么意义？

Dandelion... ...Your existence doesn't need to have meaning. But your existence is needed for things to have meaning... You are here. We are here.…… ……你的存在并不需要意义。 而是意义需要你的存在……你就在这里，我们，就在这里。

She absorbs these words in silence. The confusion and bewilderment in her eyes are slowly replaced by clarity that follows an epiphany, as well as... weariness from having shed a heavy burden.“她”彻底安静了下来。 她眼中的迷茫与困惑渐渐消散，取而代之的，是一种恍然大悟的澄澈，以及……卸下重担后的疲惫。

(?)...I see now. I'm neither his "sister"... nor "Lunasia". I hear you... These are... our voices.……原来……是这样。 我不是“姐姐”……也不是“露尼西亚”。 我听到了……这才是……我们的声音。

Dandelion gazes at her quietly. The chorus of countless consciousnesses is now a gentle lull.丹德莱静静地看着她，那由无数意识汇成的声音，此刻也变得格外柔和。

DandelionYou have your sense of self. Sadly, you haven't got the time to learn how to say "I". But that's alright. Leave that to us. From today onward, your "I" is a part of "us".你剩下“你”。 可惜你来不及学会怎么说“我”。 没关系。 把它交给我们。 从今天起，你的“我”，归于“我们”。

A blue butterfly lands on her forehead, like a soft seal proving that she belongs.蓝蝶贴在她的额头上，像一枚温柔的印鉴，确认了她的归属。

Dandelion...Goodnight.——晚安。

The light contracts in an instant, like an Epiphyllum blooming with no warning.光在一瞬收束，如一朵无声绽放的昙花。

The white haze retracts silently into the mechanical crevices. The collapsed white Nytos return to their original positions like receding sea foam.白雾被安静地折回器械的缝隙里，倒下的白涅托并未砸出声响，只是像退潮的泡沫各自归位。

As if all her strength has been sucked away, "Tokarev's" head droops and her eyes close as she falls to a short slumber. "She" smiles a wistful, weary smile—a victor who does not relish in her victory.“托卡列夫”像是被抽走了所有气力，低垂下头，阖上双眼，进入了短暂的沉眠。 而“她”——则是露出了一个没有得胜意味的、疲惫的笑容。

DandelionAnd... thank you.以及……谢谢你。

"Journey's End" “旅途的终点”

The light contracts. The fluttering blue butterflies fold inward, merging into a newly formed body. "Lunasia" quietly closes her eyes. All the white Nyto around her grow still.光芒收束，那些飞舞的蓝色蝴蝶尽数敛入全新的躯体。 “露尼西亚”静静地阖上双眼，而她身周，所有白涅托都已回归沉寂。

WilliamNo... Impossible...不……不可能……

The mania and mockery on his face freeze into pure shock. He staggers backward, slamming into the main console behind him.他脸上的狂热与嘲弄凝固成了纯粹的错愕，他踉跄地后退，撞在了身后的主控台上。

WilliamSister... My sister...姐姐……我的姐姐……

Thud. Thud.咚。 咚。

Thud.咚。

The Commander steps forward, each heavy footfall of their combat boots striking the ground like a blow against William's unraveling nerves. Their face is completely expressionless—a calm more terrifying than anger.指挥官迈开沉重的步伐，军靴踏在地板上的声音，每一下都像是敲在威廉崩溃的神经上。 他的脸上没有任何表情，那是一种比愤怒更可怕的平静。

WilliamStay back! You filthy vermin... Don't come any closer!站住！你这只臭虫……别过来！

William screams hysterically, grabbing a broken metal pipe with his remaining arm and swinging it wildly.威廉歇斯底里地尖叫着，用他仅剩的手臂抄起一截断裂的金属管，毫无章法地挥了过来。

Bang!嘭！

The Commander does not even dodge. The pipe hits them on the shoulder, but they do not even flinch.指挥官甚至没有闪避，任由管道砸在肩上，纹丝不动。

In the next instant, the Commander slams the butt of their gun into William's wrist.下一秒，指挥官反手便用枪托狠狠砸在威廉的手腕上。

Crack!咔嚓！

WilliamGah!呃啊！

The crisp sound of bone shattering echoes as William cries out, the pipe flying from his grasp.骨骼碎裂的脆响中，威廉发出一声悲鸣，金属管道脱手飞出。

The Commander discards their pistol in the same motion, seizes William by the collar, and drives a brutal right hook into his face.指挥官顺势丢开手枪，抓住威廉的衣领，一记凶狠的右勾拳结结实实地打了上去。

Thunk!嘭！

They do not stop at that. Grabbing William by the hair, they smash his face into the nearby display.指挥官没有停手，揪着威廉的头发，把他的脸狠狠地撞向一旁的显示屏幕。

Crash!砰！

The screen shatters, shards of glass scattering with streaks of blood.屏幕应声碎裂，玻璃碴混着血迹四处飞溅。

WilliamWhy... cough... Why would... someone like you... go this far...!为什么……咳…… 为什么……你这样的人…… 能做到这种地步……！

The Commander gives no answer. They twist William's arm behind his back, slamming him to the ground, then raises their fist again.指挥官没有做出任何回答，反扭威廉的手臂将他压倒在地，然后挥起了拳头。

CommanderBecause of the people you used and discarded. Because of the ideals you defiled and the work you trampled.因为那些被你利用和抛弃的人。 因为那些被玷污的理想和被践踏的心血。

The dull, wet impacts echo through the vast laboratory. William's curses weaken into broken groans.血肉模糊的闷响在空旷的实验室里不断回荡，威廉的咒骂逐渐变成了微弱的哀嚎。

The Commander breathes heavily, chest heaving, then slowly rises and picks up the pistol from the ground.指挥官大口地喘着粗气，胸口剧烈地起伏，缓缓站起身，捡起了地上的手枪。

WilliamUgh... cough...咕……咳……

William struggles to his feet before them, teeth stained red with blood, his eyes burning with hatred.在指挥官的面前，威廉艰难地站起，他的牙齿被鲜血染红，看向指挥官的眼中充满了憎恨与怨愤。

Commander...This time, you cannot escape.……这次，你逃不掉了。

WilliamHeh... hehehe...呵……呵呵呵……

William spits, a manic grin spreading across his face.威廉啐了一口，脸上是张狂的笑意。

WilliamEscape? What kind of finale has the protagonist absent from the stage?逃？ 哪有落幕的时候，主角不在舞台上的戏剧？

Click.咔！

The crisp sound of the mechanism echoes as the round is chambered. A rasping sound escapes William's ruined throat. The dark muzzle of the gun is reflected in his eyes.清脆的机簧声响起，子弹上膛。 威廉残破的喉咙里发出“嗬嗬”的声音，眼中倒映出指挥官黑洞洞的枪口。

Facing the Commander's resolute expression and that hollow, endless darkness, Ballard finally understands. He is about to die.——面对空洞，黑暗，深邃的枪口，以及指挥官那决然的面孔，巴拉德真正意识到了。 他就要死了。

William...Damn you... damn you... damn you... How... how could I... How could I be cornered by someone like you?! A nobody! A worm! Trash!!……混账，混账，混账…… 为什么我……为什么我会…… 会被你这种小人物！虫子！垃圾！逼到这种地步啊！！

The smell of fuel, blood, and gunpowder fills the air. The sight of Ballard's face, so twisted with pain, reminds the Commander of many things. It is all coming to an end.——嗅着火油，鲜血，硝烟的气味，看着巴拉德那因痛苦而扭曲的面孔，指挥官想起了很多事情。 都要结束了。

KalinaCommander!指挥官！

M4A1Commander.指挥官。

ST AR-15Commander.指挥官。

M4 SOPMODIICommander~!!指挥官~！！

RO635...Commander.……指挥官。

M16A1Not bad, Commander.干得不赖，指挥官。

Ange...Well done.……做得好。

The Commander's mind snaps back to the present. At some point, the hand holding the gun has become slick with sweat. Yet it has never been steadier.恍惚中，指挥官的视觉又一次回到了眼前。 持枪的手不知何时，手心已浸透了汗水，然而，却从未如此之稳。

WilliamBas... Bastard... Stop... stop it...混……混账……住……住手……

KalinaAll you need to do is perform your duties and fend off the occasional minor attacks initiated by S.F.!您只需要清理小范围的铁血就好了哦！

Kryuger"The shining beacon in a brave new world", do you still remember?……我们的目标，是更新世界的锋芒。

EarlWhich will you be, the fox or the hedgehog?狐狸和刺猬，你想做哪一个？

???Head forward and don't look back.……往前走，别回头。

William...How... could I...……我…………怎么…………会…………

Commander...Goodbye. "William".……再见了。 “威廉”

The final gunshot rings out. The bullet pierces William's forehead, erasing the last remnants of his consciousness.最后一发枪声炸响，子弹贯穿了威廉的额头，将他最后残存的意识彻底抹除。

The Commander steps forward, squats down, and confirms that the body on the ground has completely ceased breathing.指挥官缓步上前，蹲下身，确认倒在地上的尸体已经彻底失去了呼吸。

William is dead.威廉，死了。

DandelionSatisfied, Commander?满足了吗？指挥官。

A cool, familiar voice sounds from behind them. The reborn Dandelion stands quietly, watching.清冷而熟悉的声音在身后响起，新生的丹德莱正静静地看着他。

Commander...What I sought was never the thrill of killing someone. I did not kill him for revenge, but for... a more righteous purpose.……我追求的，从来不是杀死某一个人的快感。 我杀他并不是为了泄愤，而是为了……更正确的目标。

DandelionIs that so.是吗。

The Commander turns to look at "Dandelion".指挥官转身看向了“丹德莱”。

Moments ago, she stood as the final obstacle between them and William. Now, without any need for confirmation, they just know—she is an ally.就在刚刚进入这房间的时候，眼前这个人，还是挡在自己和威廉之间最后的障碍。 而现在，不需要任何确认，指挥官轻易便能看出，她已经成为了自己的同伴。

And more than that...甚至于……

M4A1Is it you... Commander?是你吗？指挥官？

Perhaps it's the sense of relief they feel now that the dust has settled. For a fleeting moment, the past and present seem to overlap on that familiar face.或许是一切尘埃落定的实感令自己的身心都放松了下来，那一瞬间，在那张熟悉的脸上，指挥官仿佛看到了过去的影子与现实的重叠。

The Commander's free hand brushes the corner of their grinning lips out of reflex.下意识地，指挥官抬起了没有握枪的那只手，摸了摸自己没有压住的嘴角。

This brings me back.真怀念啊。

And in that instant, the "shadow of the past" before them shifts.而就在这一瞬间，在指挥官的眼前，那“影子”骤然出现了某种“变化”。

Her gear, her coat, and even her appearance flow like sand, changing dramatically in the blink of an eye into a form far more familiar—Dandelion.“她”身上的装具，外衣，乃至妆容都如同流沙一般开始流动，只在转瞬之间，她的面貌便产生了翻天覆地的变化，变成了指挥官更熟悉的，属于“丹德莱”的样子。

Commander...?!……！？

DandelionStunned, Commander? Unfortunately, this form suits me better.看呆了吗？指挥官？ 可惜，还是这幅样子更适合我。

CommanderHow... how did you...你……你是怎么……

DandelionHer gear is made of nanomachines. Otherwise, what did you think those blue butterflies were? Lunasia's ghost?“她”的装备都是纳米无人机构成的，不然你以为，那些蓝色的蝴蝶都是什么？ 露尼西亚的幽灵吗？

The illusion of the overlapping figures shatters with her flippant tone. The Commander rubs their eyes as they're dragged back to reality.重叠的幻影在轻佻的声音中轻易破碎，指挥官揉了揉眼，思绪又回到现实。

CommanderHow... How did you... how did you do this? Everything... everything that happened... it all unfolded exactly as M4 said. Is this the power of Nirvana? ...And what exactly is the price she mentioned?你……不。 你们究竟是怎么做到的？ 这些事……还有之前发生的一切……所有的事都像M4说的一样发生。 这就是希岸空间的力量？……M4说的，我要付出的代价，又是什么？

Dandelion inclines her head slightly but does not answer immediately. The lightness fades from her expression, replaced by solemn gravity.丹德莱微微颔首，并没有立即做出回答。 她脸上轻佻的神色也缓缓褪去，取而代之的，是自眼底溢出的肃穆。

DandelionCommander...指挥官……

Commander...What?……什么？

DandelionBefore I answer you... I have three questions. If you can answer them... I will tell you everything, as well as explain the price you'll have to pay.在回答你的问题之前。 我也有三个问题，如果你能够给予回答。 我就告诉你，这一切是怎么发生的，而真正的代价又究竟是什么。

Commander... Go ahead.…… 你问吧。

DandelionFirst... Is there only one "goddess"?第一…… ——“女神”是否只有一个？

DandelionSecond, is the "goddess" omniscient and omnipotent?第二，“女神”是否全知全能？

DandelionThird...第三……

DandelionIf a world was altered by the "goddess", did it ever truly exist?被“女神”改变过的世界，是否还曾经存在过？

The Commander cannot answer a single one of the questions.指挥官无法回答任何一个问题。

DandelionI see you now understand. Then promise me one thing, Commander. Never seek any knowledge regarding Nirvana. Do not touch it. Do not ponder it. Do not attempt it.看来您明白了。 那么，请答应我一件事，指挥官。 永远不要去探求关于“希岸空间”的任何事。 不要去触碰，不要去理解，更不要去尝试。

Commander...I promise.……我答应你。

DandelionGood. Then...很好。 那么……

Dandelion performs a perfect curtsy, then gestures toward the silent main control terminal.丹德莱向着指挥官行了一个标准的贵族礼，随即，一只手划向一侧，指引向不远处沉默的主控台。

DandelionPlease embark on your next journey.敬请踏上下一条道路吧。

Beep! Beep! Beep!哔——哔——哔——

A harsh incoming signal suddenly echoes through the lab, coming from the bloodstained terminal.刺耳的通讯请求声毫无征兆地响彻整个实验室，来源正是那台染血的主控台。

The Commander pauses briefly, then steps forward and answers the call.指挥官短暂地沉默，随即迈步上前，接通了通讯。

Commander...It's me.……是我。

Elderly Voice...Congratulations, Commander.……祝贺你，指挥官。

Commander... ...I have fulfilled my promise, Mr. Mikhail. Thank you for your assistance and support... From now on, Paradeus is no more.…… ……我完成了承诺，米哈伊尔先生。 感谢您的帮助和支持……从今以后，不会再有帕拉蒂斯了。

Elderly VoiceI know. In fact, I may have known even earlier than you. That is why I decided to thank you personally, Commander. The Prometheans will not forget your contribution.我知道，也许我比你还更早知道这个结果。 所以我决定亲自向你表达感谢，指挥官，“盗火者”不会遗忘你的付出。

Commander...I don't need a reward.……我不需要回报。

CommanderI have already received one.我已经得到了回报。

Elderly VoiceDo not be so quick to dismiss it, Commander. Some among us may have disappointed you. But everyone makes mistakes. What matters is the future.别着急，指挥官，也许我们中的一些人做了令你失望的事。 但每个人都会犯下错误，重要的是，将来。

Elderly VoiceWe have discussed the matter. You need rest. Time to cool down. We have prepared a vehicle with sufficient supplies. You may take it and leave this place. Do not ever return. If you have any other requests, we will do our best to accommodate them.我们讨论过了，你需要冷静和休息。 我们给你的车装上了足够的物资，你可以开着它，离开这里。 永远不要再回来。 除此之外，你的其他要求，我们也可以尽量满足。

Commander... ...I do have one request. Regarding my... subordinates.…… ……我的确还有个要求。 关于我的……下属们。

The old man falls silent for a moment.听完指挥官的话，老者沉默了一会。

Elderly Voice...There is no precedent for such a request. But very well. I'll allow it.……这样的事情，还未曾有过前例。 不过，没问题，我答应你。

Commander...Thank you.……谢谢。

The Commander takes a deep breath.指挥官深吸了一口气。

Commander...Goodbye.……再见。

"Perfect World" “完美的世界”

TokarevCommander.指挥官。

TokarevIt has been some time since that incident. The days of constant fear and unease finally seem to be over. I do not regret my decision of lending my body to Miss Dandelion. Although we have not known each other for long, I believe that in that situation, she was better suited than I was to offer you greater support. Still... not being able to properly say goodbye to you at the end has left me with lingering regret. That is why I hope this letter can reach you.距离那件事，已经过去了一段时间，提心吊胆，担惊受怕的日子，似乎也终于结束了。 我并不后悔，在最后将素体出借给丹德莱小姐的决定。 尽管相识的时间不长，但我相信，比起我，她更能在那样的情况下，给予您更大的臂助。 只是，没能在最后同您正式地道别，始终令我觉得有些遗憾。 所以，我希望您能收到这封信。

TokarevTo everyone at Griffin in Area S09, today is likely the most important day since the day of our creation. After that fateful day, all of us Dolls who had been activated in violation of regulations were once again forcibly put into sleep under IOP authority. Not just me—everyone who fought in that battle must have been prepared for the possibility that we would never wake again. After committing such severe violations, we would have had no grounds to protest even if we had been treated as rogue units or decommissioned. However...今天，对格里芬S09区的大家来说，恐怕是自诞生以来最重要的一天。 在那天之后，我们这些被违规启动的人形，都在IOP的权限下再一次强制进入了休眠。 不仅是我，当时参战的大家，应该都是抱着再也不会苏醒的觉悟在战斗吧。 连续做出如此严重的违规行为，就算被当做危险人形处分或是销毁，我们也无话可说。 但是……

Conference room, Griffin's temporary base.“格里芬”临时基地 会议室

URNC Official...According to the final agreement, all former Griffin & Kryuger PMC tactical Dolls will be granted full personal autonomy. You may choose to join any registered security contractor, or register as unaffiliated Dolls and live as civilians. Further details will be provided in written reports. Please complete and submit them to your supervisor, Miss Helian.……根据最终协议，所有前格里芬与克鲁格PMC所属战术人形，将获得完全的身份自主权。 你们可以选择加入任何已备案的安保承包商，也可以选择登记为无归属人形，以平民身份生活。 详细的内容，之后各自领取报告书，在填写后提交到你们的主管赫丽安女士处。

The Dolls gathered below are stunned for a moment, before erupting into disbelief and celebration.台下聚集的人形们先是愕然，随即爆发出难以置信的欢呼和议论声。

Gr G28We're free? We're actually free?! That's amazing! I can finally go find my big sis!自由了？我们真的自由了？！ 太好了！我可以去找姐姐了！

Type 95...We can choose our own work? If I don't have to fight anymore... Maybe I can pick up the guzheng again.……可以自由选择之后的工作吗？ 不必再战斗的话……嗯，说不定，是个重新拾起古筝的好时候呢。

K2Heheh! Time to show you all what a dancer I really am—if missions hadn't gotten in the way!嘿嘿！终于有机会让你们见识一下什么是被战术任务耽误了的舞蹈演员了！

SPAS-12I've decided! I'm going to become a chef!我决定啦！ 我要成为厨师！

Type 97What the hell, SPAS-12! Why are you yelling all of a sudden?! Holy... you actually dented the table with that slap.哇！SPAS-12你干嘛！突然这么大声。 呜哇……桌子上好深的手掌印。

Amidst the joy, however, some Dolls stand out with their apparent unease.一片欢乐的气氛之中，却有一些人形，显得如此格格不入，满面愁容。

Springfield... ...Then... what about the Commander? ...Where is the Commander?…… ……那，指挥官呢？ ……指挥官去哪了？

Gr G28What are you talking about, Springfield? Of course the Commander will still be in charge of us!你在说什么呀，春田小姐！ 指挥官肯定还要负责管理我们啊！

Springfield...We're allowed to freely join any registered security contractors... Or become unaffiliated. Doesn't that imply... Griffin will cease to exist? And... we will no longer be under anyone's command...……我们可以自由选择加入任何已备案的安全承包商。 或是……选择成为无归属人形。 这样的言外之意，不就是……格里芬将不复存在吗？ 并且……我们也不再受任何人管理的意思……

Springfield...Not even the Commander's. Isn't that right?……就是，也包括指挥官。 不是吗？

Gr G28...Huh?……欸？

K2W-wait a minute... W-what do you mean?!等，等一下……什，什么意思！？

URNC OfficialSupplementary clause—All Griffin Dolls granted autonomy are strictly prohibited from seeking, contacting, or approaching the individual codenamed "Commander" via any means. Any violation will result in the immediate termination of all rights granted under this agreement to both the Dolls and the Commander.协议补充条款——所有获得自主权的格里芬人形，在任何情况下，不允许以任何形式、通过任何渠道，主动寻找、联络或接触代号‘指挥官’本人。 一旦发现违反协议的行为，罗克萨特主义合众国联盟有权即刻中止本协议赋予格里芬人形及指挥官本人的一切权利……

MDRWhat?! You've got to be kidding me! I'm going to expose this online!哈！？少开玩笑了！我要上网曝光你们！

Type 95...We're forbidden... from contacting the Commander?禁止……接触指挥官？

Type 97T-they can't be serious...假，假的吧……

TokarevThat cold, harsh truth extinguished our joy in an instant, leaving behind a piercing chill. If not for the calming influence of Miss Springfield, Miss Lee, and Miss Kar—those who have always been our role models—things might have escalated into chaos again. And if that had happened, all your sacrifices and efforts would have been for nothing. We were also concerned if you had been captured, imprisoned... or even executed by the URNC. The mere thought filled me with dread and hollowed me out.……这盆浇在头顶的冷水，瞬间让我们的狂喜变成了刺骨的寒意。 如果不是春田小姐，李小姐，卡尔小姐等一直以来就作为我们表率存在的人在劝说，也许当时就会再次引发暴动也说不定。 倘若真发生那样的事，您的牺牲和思虑，就全都白费了吧。 我们也担心过，您是不是被罗联抓捕，囚禁，甚至处决了呢？ 一想到这样的可能性，我就觉得浑身冰凉，像是从心智里涌出了巨大的空洞。

TokarevThankfully, Miss Springfield reassured us. She was right—if that were the case, the agreement would not need to forbid us from contacting you. Later, Miss Helian confirmed that you were safe. Only then did we manage to accept reality.还好，春田小姐安慰了我们，她说得没错，如果真是那样，协议里就不会强调，禁止我们以任何形式与您接触了。 之后，赫丽安女士也出面做了保证，在确定您平安无事之后，我们才勉强接受了现实。

TokarevI heard that before you left, some managed to find ways around the restriction to meet you briefly and say goodbye... I wasn't able to do that. So at the very least... I hope this letter can reach you. Perhaps if Miss Kalina had been the one to comfort everyone, it would have gone more smoothly. ... Maybe you had your reasons, but... she was heartbroken. I have never seen her cry so hard. Her voice went hoarse.听说有很多同僚，在您正式地离开之前，找到了短暂绕过协议的方法，找到您，并同您进行了道别…… 我并没能做到这一点，所以，我想至少，至少让我的这封信，能够交到您手里。 安慰同僚们的工作，如果是格琳娜小姐来做，或许效果会更好。 …… 也许，您有您的考虑，但……格琳娜小姐，非常伤心。 自我认识她以来，我第一次见到她哭到连嗓子都沙哑。

TokarevFrom what I later learned... she carried out the task you entrusted to her flawlessly. All eight factories Miss Dandelion identified were completely destroyed—nothing was left behind. You must have known that you could count on her... and that's why you were able to leave without hesitation.您交给她的任务……就我事后了解地来看，格琳娜小姐应该完成得无可挑剔。 丹德莱小姐查到的共八处工厂都被全部烧毁，连一点痕迹都没有留下。 我想，您应该也是知道这一点，才能放心离开的吧。

TokarevStill, I don't understand why you had to leave her behind. If you receive this letter, please... contact her, if you can. She really misses you.只是，我也搞不懂，为什么您要丢下格琳娜小姐呢？ 如果您收到了这封信，还是请联络一下她吧，她真的很伤心。

TokarevI'm sorry... I had so many things I wanted to say, but now that I'm writing, my thoughts feel scattered. I may even sound like I'm telling you what to do—please forgive me.真是抱歉，虽然我有想跟您说的话，但真的提起笔后，心智却有些混乱。 所以只能想到哪里写到哪里，一时间，居然还好像开始教起您该怎么做事，请不要在意。

TokarevI understand that there is always an insurmountable barrier between humans and Dolls. We are, ultimately, tools created to serve humanity. Among all the people I know, you are the only one who fought to grant us "tools" freedom. Griffin may be but an empty shell or even disappear entirely. But we have gained the right to live freely, openly, under the sun.我很清楚，人形与人之间，始终存在着难以跨越的障壁。 我们终究只是为人类而服务的工具。 因此，会特意为我们这些“工具”争取“自由”的人，在我知道的人当中，也只有您而已。 格里芬恐怕今后将会名存实亡，甚至不复存在。 但我们却赢得了光明正大地在阳光下自由呼吸的权利。

TokarevThis must be your final gift to us. I don't know what you gave up... what compromises you made to achieve this. But wherever you are, however you live now... I hope you are not overworking yourself.这一切，一定是您给我们留下的最后一份礼物。 不知道，您又为此，向那些坏人妥协了什么，付出了什么呢？ 我希望，不论您在哪里，过着怎样的生活，都不要太劳累才好。

TokarevWithout Miss Springfield, will you forget to do your laundry?没有春田小姐照顾，您会不会堆积太多要洗的衣服？

TokarevWithout Miss Gr G36 and the logistics staff running the cafeteria, will you live on ration bars and instant food?没有G36小姐，还有综合勤务部的大家负责食堂，您会不会一直只吃营养膏和速食食品？

TokarevWithout Miss MDR and the others to make trouble and bicker with you... will you feel lonely?没有MDR小姐她们给您添麻烦，和您拌嘴，您会不会很无聊？

TokarevWithout...没有……

TokarevWithout you... how lonely and uneasy will we be?……没有您的话，我们该有多寂寞，多不安呢？

TokarevWhere did you go... Commander?您究竟……去了哪呢？指挥官？

A few days later. Outside Griffin's temporary base.数日后。 “格里芬”临时基地前

WA2000Springfield, what are you staring at? The bus is leaving.春田，你还在发什么呆？车要开走咯？

SuomiWhen's the next one?下一班是什么时候？

WA2000In half an hour... Argh, why do I have so much luggage...?好像要等半小时……啊，我怎么有这么多东西啊？

Suomi(Sighs) Hard to believe we're unaffiliated now... What do we even do from now on?唉……没想到我们居然会变成无归属人形…… 以后可怎么办啊。

WA2000Unaffiliated doesn't mean illegal—we're legally unaffiliated and given... what's the term again?无归属就无归属，又不是非法的，我们可是合法的无归属……这种该叫什么？

SpringfieldSelf-determination.归属权属于我们自己。

WA2000Right, that's it! That's exactly what I wanted to say... Humph! It was on the tip of my tongue!啊，对，没错！就是这样……哼！我马上就想起来了！

Gr G36Miss Vector, your med kit.维克托小姐，你要的急救箱。

VectorThank you... I'll stay a bit longer to finish up my gun maintenance. Go on ahead, Gr G36.谢谢……我想再擦擦枪，你先走吧，G36。

SpringfieldWhat's on your mind, Miss Groza?你在想什么呢？闪电小姐？

Groza... ...Our personal belongings... should've all been on board the MBV, right? How could such a large vehicle... vanish into thin air all of a sudden?…… ……我们的私人物品，之前应该都是放在那辆基地车上的。 那么大一辆车……怎么突然不见了呢？

Springfield...Who knows? Maybe, like us... it's set off on its own journey.……不知道，也许跟我们一样，踏上旅途了呢？

GrozaHave you decided where you're going?您想好，要去哪了吗？

Springfield...Not yet. But for now... I want to stay a little longer.……我还不清楚，但，现在…… 我想再看看这里。

Just to see... Whether they might suddenly appear again...看一看。 那个人会不会像往常那样，突然出现。

...And bid us "good morning" with a smile, as they always would.……笑着对我们说，早上好。

[Girls' Frontline - TRUE ENDING]【少女前线 TRUE ENDING】

TokarevThe Commander traded their own existence for our future. This is not abandonment—on the contrary, it is the most resolute form of protection. I believe. I believe the Commander has not truly left us behind. That agreement may be cold, but the memories and bonds between us still burn warmly.指挥官用自己的“存在”，换取了我们所有人的“未来”。 这不是抛弃，恰恰相反，指挥官用最决绝的方式保护了我们。 我相信。 我相信指挥官不会真的丢下我们不管。 那道协议是冰冷的，但我们与指挥官之间的记忆和牵绊却是滚热的。

She reaches out her hand, as if to touch distant stars.她伸出手，仿佛想要触摸遥远的星辰。

TokarevAll we need to do is keep living. Patiently. Earnestly... To live beneath the sky the Commander carved out for us. Perhaps, one day in the future... we may return to that place again.我们只需要耐心等待，努力地活下去……活在指挥官为我们创造的这片天空下。 也许，在未来的某一天……我们仍然会有机会，再重新回到那个地方。

The place that filled us all with warmth. The place that felt like... home.那个，让我们所有人都感到温暖的……家。

Beep.滴滴。

Beep. Connection established.滴…… 通讯接通。

EarlYou wish to leave?你真的要离开？

Silence.安静。

EarlI would like to know why.我想知道原因。

No reply.没有回答。

EarlThe shattered order is calling for restoration. This broken world can finally be unified. Everything before us shall be reformed into a new world, a new order—and we shall be a shining beacon in this brave new world.崩毁的秩序正在呼唤复位，这残破的世界，终于能够统一。 我们眼前的一切，将重组为新的世界、新的秩序——而我们，即将锋芒毕露。

Commander...Just you, not us. You don't need me, Earl. To you, I'm just a pawn that can easily be replaced. I won't take orders from you anymore.……只是你，不是我们，你需要的不是我，爵士。 对于你，我只是一颗棋子、一个可以被轻易替代的利用对象，我不会再听你命令了。

EarlI simply wish to know your final decision.我只想知道你的最终选择。

CommanderThe hedgehog, who serves absolute truth, reduces the world to one organizing principle, raises his spines all over, and staunchly resists all other views. The cunning and mercurial fox rides the waves of tumultuous times, narrowing his eyes and discerning the discordant voices that can reshape the world. —You once asked me this question. Now I'm making my choice.“信奉绝对真理的刺猬，将世界置于具有唯一性的框架下，竖起浑身的刺，抗拒所有异议； 狡猾多变的狐狸，蛰伏在浩荡的时代洪流之中，眯起眼睛，体察出足以颠覆世界的不和谐音。” ——你以前对我提出的问题，我现在就在做选择。

EarlYou don't wish to be a hedgehog?你不想成为刺猬？

CommanderNor do I wish to be a fox.也不想成为狐狸。

EarlSo your choice is to run away.你选择逃避。

CommanderNo, my choice is to stop being your pawn. Hedgehog or fox, I'd still end up being used as a stepping stone by you and other bastards like you. Does it matter what choice I make? The world hasn't become any better or worse; it has not changed at all because of the choices I made!不，是不再被你利用。 我的所有选择，最终都会用来给你、给像你这样的混蛋垫脚。 我做了什么选择，重要吗？世界没有变得更好，也没有变得更坏，它没有因为我的选择产生任何变化！

EarlI will not make excuses for what happened in the past, but you must get over things that are already set in stone in order to make your choice. Problems do not get solved by running away. You are no more than a coward if you only wallow in self-pity.之前的事，我不会辩解。但你的选择，必须跨过既定事实。 逃避无法导向任何结果，一味同情自己的只能是懦夫。

CommanderI'm running away? I'm a coward? Ha! Fine, I'll admit it. Don't come looking for me anymore. I will never come back. As I've already told you, my final decision is self-exile.逃避？懦夫？呵，我都认了。 不要再来找我，我也不会再回来。我已经告诉过你，自我流放，是我最终的选择。

CommanderFarewell, Earl.爵士，永别。

Beep. Connection terminated.滴。 通讯挂断。

EarlYou must make the right choice; your destiny must return to its ordained path.你必须做出正确选择，你的命运必须回到正轨。

EarlEnjoy this momentary separation—we WILL meet again. Commander...享受现在短暂的离别吧，而我们——必将再见。 指挥官……

"Re;" “Re;”

Several days later. In the morgue of a secret URNC facility.数日后 罗联某处秘密设施 停尸间

In the absolute silence, only the faint, low hum of the refrigeration system can be heard. William's body lies still on a cold metal autopsy table, covered by a thin white sheet. It has undergone only minimal cleaning.绝对的寂静中，只有制冷系统在发出几不可闻的低频嗡鸣。 威廉的尸体静静地躺在冰冷的金属停尸台上，经过了最低限度的清理，盖着一层薄薄的白布。

On his forehead, the fatal bullet wound declares without mercy the unmistakable end of his life.他的额头上，那个致命的弹孔，无情地宣告着其生命的彻底终结。

It is all written in stone.一切都尘埃落定。

And yet, within this silence ruled by death, something begins to awaken.然而，在这片由死亡统治的静谧中，某种“东西”开始苏醒。

Not a heartbeat. Not a breath.不是心跳，不是呼吸。

A thread-like strand of pitch-black fluid slowly seeps out.一缕极细的、漆黑如墨的流体，缓缓地渗了出来。

It does not clot like blood. Instead, it moves like a living organism, tentatively writhing across the cold skin.它不像血液那样凝固，反而像拥有生命的活物，在冰冷的皮肤上试探性地蠕动。

At first, there is only one strand. Then a second. A third... More and more of the black substance oozes from their wounds, gathering into a viscous pool of darkness—one that seems to swallow all light.起初只是一丝，接着是第二丝，第三丝…… 越来越多的黑色物质从创口涌出，它们汇聚在一起，形成一滩黏稠的、仿佛能吸收所有光线的黑暗。

It has no fixed shape. At times it extends pseudopod-like tendrils; at others, it contracts into a smooth, oil-like mass.它没有固定的形态，时而伸出伪足般的触须，时而又收缩成一团平滑的油状物。

This "living" darkness begins to creep upward along William's body. It makes no sound, yet it carries an undeniable sense of purpose.这滩“活着的”黑暗，开始沿着威廉的身体，向上缓慢地“攀爬”。 它悄无声息，却带着一种不容置疑的目的性。

It flows across his pallid chest, coils around his bloodless neck. Wherever it passes, faint, web-like black veins emerge beneath the skin, as though constructing an entirely new network of nerves and vessels.它流过苍白的胸膛，缠绕上毫无血色的脖颈，所过之处，皮肤下隐约浮现出蛛网般的黑色纹路，仿佛在构建一套全新的神经与脉络。

At last, it reaches the fatal bullet wound.最终，它抵达了那致命的弹孔。

The darkness lingers at the edge for a moment... Then, without hesitation, it pours inside, filling the hollow left by the bullet.黑暗在弹孔边缘徘徊了一瞬，随即毫不犹豫地灌了进去，填满了那个由子弹留下的空洞。

The morgue is still quiet as a tomb. But beneath the white sheet, on the body that should have remained forever cold—停尸间内依旧死寂。 但白布之下，那具本应永远冰冷的尸体，一根手指，极其轻微地……

Twitches.抽动了一下。

Stage 8-0 78-8-0

"As 'she' falls into a slumber, a game of chase unfolds on the other side of the battlefield..."“伴随着‘她’的睡去，战场的另一侧，一场追逐也即将开始……”

Stage 8-1 78-8-1

"They are the first sparks of flame, companions on your journey from the very beginning—until you reach the place of brilliance, where at last, it is time to bloom."“她们是最初的焰火，伴随你的旅途至今，直至抵达绚烂之所，正是绽放之时。”

Stage 8-2 78-8-2

"The gleam of guns, the edge of blades. They stand upon lonely heights, yet would fall with you into the abyss."“枪之芒，刃之锋，她们立于孤高之巅，却能与你同坠深渊。”

Stage 8-3 78-8-3

"Fate Not Found."“您的命运暂时无法访问。”

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