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Ullrid

乌尔丽德

34 chapters · 1526 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Glorious Path 1 荣耀之路1

(After parking the Elmo near the settlement, Mayling, I, and a few escorting Dolls disembark to find the local underground broker and replenish our supplies.)（艾莫号停在了一个居住点附近，我和美玲带着几个负责护卫的人形，找到了本地的暗商，准备补充一下库存里需要的日常用品。）

(The entire transaction process is going remarkably smoothly—Mayling haggles over the price as usual, the supplies are of acceptable quality, and the goods are being loaded without a hitch.)（这次的交易进行得异常平稳，美玲一如往常地熟练杀价，货物的品质也没有太大问题，运送过程也平安无事。）

(If only things could always go as smoothly as this.)（如果每次都能这么顺利就好了。）

MaylingCommander! The last batch is loaded!指挥官！最后一批也装箱了！

CommanderLooks like we're done here. Time to head home.那好像差不多了，我们可以回去了。

Underground BrokerHey, wait a minute.哎，等一等。

(Just as I'm about to leave with my Dolls, the broker suddenly calls me over.)（在我准备带着人离开的时候，交易的暗商忽然叫住了我。）

CommanderWhat's the matter? Isn't the payment already verified?怎么了？款项已经点清楚了吧？

Underground BrokerOh no, no, no. It's not about THIS transaction. I'm wondering if you'd be interested in quite a lucrative business.呵呵，不是这笔单子的事，是有些赚钱的生意，想问问你有没有兴趣。

CommanderLucrative business?赚钱的生意？

(Having spent a decade in the Yellow Zones, I know these underground brokers like the back of my hand.)（在黄区打拼了十年，我对暗商这个群体的了解大概已经到了一个相当深刻的程度。）

(As a rule of thumb, they'll never be proactive without any monetary incentive. I have more faith in Makiatto's cooking skills than these guys ever doing something that would hurt their wallets.)（通常来说，他们都是无利不起早，我宁愿相信玛绮朵能端出一盘正常的菜，也不会相信他们肯做对自己没好处的事。）

Underground BrokerPrecisely. I propose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.没错，千载难逢的好机会。

Underground BrokerI see that you've got quite a number of Dolls under your command.我瞧你，手下的人形不少吧？

CommanderEyeing my Dolls, huh? Not a chance.你在打我人形的主意？我可不卖。

Underground BrokerNo-no-no. I am totally aware that for bounty hunters like yourself, combat-capable Dolls are some of your most valuable assets.不不不，我知道，对你们这些赏金猎人来说，有作战能力的人形是很重要的财产。

Underground BrokerI'm not that ignorant.我才没那么外行呢。

(That being said, I refuse to sell for a different reason.)（虽然我不卖的原因并不是这个。）

Underground BrokerAs you know, wear and tear is inevitable when you live in the contamination zones.但是，在污染区打拼，总会有消耗吧？

Underground BrokerWho doesn't have a warehouse full of broken Dolls they don't know how to get rid of, right?谁的仓库里没有堆着一些不知道怎么处理的废弃人形？

Underground BrokerI'll buy them off you at 20% market value if you so provide.你把那些给我拖过来，我按市场价的两成回收。

Commander20%?两成？

(I'm kind of surprised, but at the same time his proposal seems a bit odd.)（我有些意外，同时也感觉有些古怪。）

(There is no market for broken Dolls—The fate of being dismantled and sold for scraps awaits those who have lost their combat capabilities. Even then, they aren't worth much.)（市场上是没有专门卖废弃人形的地方的，失去战斗能力的废弃人形，如果被抛弃，也只有被肢解贩卖零件的结局，即便如此，也卖不出什么价钱。）

(So, when he mentions 20%, he's talking about 20% of a brand-new, off-the-shelf Doll.)（所以他口中的市场价的两成，指的是全新的人形价格的两成。）

(Buying off broken Dolls at that price? Might as well waste that money on a rock instead.)（用这个价格收购废弃人形，跟花钱买石头没什么区别。）

(There's something fishy about this.)（事出反常必有妖。）

CommanderI'm not selling. I don't even have any broken Dolls onboard. Even if I did, I would've fixed them.不卖，我的车上没有废弃人形，就算有，我也会修好她们。

Underground BrokerI want the kind that's out of commission for any combat purposes, preferably one with some neural issues.我要的是那种基本已经丧失作战能力的，最好心智还有点问题。

Underground BrokerInstead of spending a fortune on their repairs, why not sell them off to me? I'm offering you a most reasonable deal, not to mention I'll take however many you're willing to sell.你与其亏本花大价钱去维修，不如卖给我，价钱很公道了，而且有多少我要多少。

Underground BrokerJust five of them will land you a brand new T-Doll... My, isn't that a great deal?只要卖五个，就够你买一个全新的战术人形，很划算吧？

CommanderWhat are you even up to, buying all these broken Dolls?你要这么多废弃人形干什么？

(Under the broker's relentless pressure, doubts begin to creep into my mind.)（面对暗商的纠缠，我也产生了一些疑虑。）

(Hearing my question, the broker's expression shifts slightly as if unsure whether to let me in on the details.)（而听到我的问题，暗商的表情略微有些变化，似乎在犹豫要不要告诉我。）

Underground Broker...Ah, whatever. Sooner or later you'd hear it from someone else, might as well just tell you now.……嗨，算了，你只要去打听打听就能知道，告诉你也无妨。

(The underground broker shrugs.)（暗商摊了摊手。）

Underground BrokerThere's this major client recently, going around and paying the big bucks to buy off second-hand Dolls en masse. He's especially fond of those battle-hardened Dolls that follow bounty hunters like you around.最近有个大客户，在到处大量收购二手人形，给的价码很高，而且尤其喜欢你们这些刀口舔血的赏金猎人身边的人形。

Underground BrokerNo one knows how long this will last, so everyone's trying to get their hands on any supply just to make a fortune.因为也不知道会到什么时候为止，我们都忙着进货去赚上一笔呢。

Commander...That makes even less sense. What's he planning with all these second-hand Dolls? Building an army of his own?……反而变得更诡异了，这个大客户拿这么多二手人形干什么？组建军队吗？

Underground BrokerHaha, don't be ridiculous! The Dolls he's collecting are all scrap that's now harmless.哈哈哈，你别逗了，他收的都是些根本没法再对人造成伤害的残次品。

Underground BrokerActually, he'd be more concerned if they could still fight back.不如说，要是还有足够的战斗力，他才头疼呢。

CommanderWho the hell is he?他到底是什么人？

Underground BrokerEver heard of a "Doll hunting ground"?你听说过“人形猎场”吗？

CommanderDoll hunting ground?人形猎场？

(A crease forms between my brows.)（我皱了一下眉头。）

Commander...I've heard a thing or two. Seems to be a place to entertain the depraved rich and famous from the safety zones.……听说过，好像是个用来招待安全区的一些有恶趣味的富豪的地方。

CommanderA wicked place where defenseless Dolls are thrown into the pit so they can be hunted down as prey by the humans.把没有反抗能力的人形当成猎物，放到猎区里供他们狩猎的糟糕地方。

CommanderIf my memory serves, hasn't it already been outlawed?我记得，那里应该已经被取缔了吧？

Underground BrokerHahaha! That's some outdated intel you got!哈哈哈，那已经是老黄历了！

Underground BrokerHere's a hint, buddy. That major client IS the new owner of the Doll hunting ground.我来告诉你吧，朋友，那位大客户就是人形猎场的新老板。

Underground BrokerAnd he's working on rebuilding it!现在正在着手重建呢！

???—WHAT DID YOU SAY?!——你说什么！？

(While I'm still formulating an answer, an agitated voice comes from the group loading up the transport.)（就在我还在思考该如何回应的时候，从装车的队伍那边，一个有些激动的声音传来。）

(I look up, only to see Ullrid walking straight toward us with an incredulous expression.)（我抬头看去，只见乌尔丽德一副难以置信的表情，径直朝我们走了过来。）

UllridWHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?你刚才说什么？

(Ullrid rarely, or ever, acts in such a manner. Yet at this moment, she simply bypasses me and goes straight after the broker.)（她很少会这样越过我跟人说话，或者说从来没有过，但现在，她根本来不及跟我打招呼，直接抓住了那个暗商。）

Underground BrokerHuh? W-What are you doing?!啊？什么……你干什么？！

(Startled by Ullrid's demeanor, the broker recoils away subconsciously, no answer reaching his lips as he tries to put some distance from Ullrid, who is just about to explode from anger.)（或许是乌尔丽德的态度吓到了他，暗商并没有回答乌尔丽德的问题，而是下意识地后退，想要远离像是要发火的乌尔丽德。）

(Naturally, Ullrid isn't going to let him off the hook.)（而乌尔丽德显然并不打算放过他。）

UllridDid you just say... The Doll hunting ground is being rebuilt? Is that true?你刚才说……人形猎场重建？是真的吗？

(She pins down the broker's wrist to keep him in place, desperately wanting to squeeze an answer out of him.)（她抓住了暗商的手腕，不让对方逃走，或许只是因为迫切地想要知道答案。）

(Yet to the underground broker, she's nothing but a frenzied Doll.)（然而对暗商来说，这却只是个发狂的人形异常的举动而已。）

Underground BrokerGet off me! Oi! Isn't she your Doll?! Tell her to stop! My hand! My hand's going to break!放开我！喂！这是你的人形吧！管管她！我的手！我的手要断了！

CommanderUllrid...乌尔丽德……

(I speak softly, my hand reaching for Ullrid's shoulder.)（我轻轻开口，手伸向了乌尔丽德的肩膀。）

CommanderTake it easy.别紧张。

(The underground broker looks at me in disbelief, as if wondering if I'm telling him or her to relax.)（暗商看着我的表情十分难以置信，好像在说：到底是我别紧张还是她别紧张？）

Ullrid...……

(Ultimately, Ullrid regains her composure.)（但从结果上来说，乌尔丽德依然平复了心情。）

(She lets go of the broker's wrist, yet the grim expression lingers on her face.)（她松开了暗商的手腕，但神色却并未能完全恢复以往。）

UllridPardon me, Commander. I lost my composure.抱歉，指挥官，我失态了。

Underground BrokerWHAT?! I'm the one you should be apologizing to! Are you kidding me?!哈！？你该道歉的对象是我吧！？有没有搞错！？

CommanderOkay, okay. You should calm down as well. She just wanted to ask for some info.好了好了，你也冷静一下。她只是想问问消息。

CommanderConsidering we've given you good business with all we've bought, can't we get some complimentary intel?我们从你这买了不少货，情报就当随赠品送了吧？

Underground Broker...I was going to tell you anyway!……本来我也已经打算跟你说了啊！

Underground BrokerIt's not some sort of business secret; news of the rebuilt Doll hunting ground is spreading everywhere. I'm not the only one who knows about it.又不是什么秘密，人形猎场要重建的事现在到处都在传，也不是我一个人知道。

Underground BrokerJust ask around, it's definitely real!你随便找人打听打听就知道了，肯定是真的！

Ullrid...……

(Seeing Ullrid fall into a daze, the broker leaves in a hurry, likely due to the fact that he doesn't want anything to do with us anymore.)（见乌尔丽德陷入呆滞，感到晦气的暗商匆匆离开，像是不打算再跟我们扯上关系。）

(I look at Ullrid and frown.)（而我看着乌尔丽德，皱了下眉头。）

(...I have a feeling that this may be the beginning of a new storm.)（……我有预感，这或许是风波的伊始。）

Glorious Path 2 荣耀之路2

(After we're done loading up the supplies, Mayling and I, along with the Dolls, return to the Elmo on our transport.)（在进货结束之后，我和美玲还有人形们装上了最后一批货物，并跟着货车一同返回了艾莫号。）

(On our way back, having sensed the awkward atmosphere, Mayling is unusually quiet. Even after arriving at the Elmo, she immediately heads to the warehouse with the excuse of "handling the cargo".)（回程的路上，也许是察觉到了气氛的异常，美玲也罕见地沉默，在回到艾莫号之后，便迫不及待地以入库为由，和货物一起前往了仓库。）

(I dismiss the others, letting them return to their dorms to get some rest. Ullrid is the only one that remains.)（而我则遣散了其他人，让她们各自回房间休息，唯独留下了乌尔丽德。）

Commander...……

(Although it's just a feeling, I figure Ullrid must be harboring some secret she does not wish for others to find out.)（虽然只是一种预感，但我觉得，乌尔丽德应该是有什么不想让别人知道的秘密。）

(As such, I did not choose to head for Springfield's café, but instead stayed in the empty ops room, leaving Ullrid and me alone.)（所以，我并没有选择去春田的咖啡厅，而是在空无一人的指挥室里，和乌尔丽德单独相处。）

CommanderGive it a try. Might not be as good as Springfield's, but I'm pretty confident in my skills.尝尝吧，虽然赶不上春田，但我的手艺也不错的。

Ullrid...Thank you.……谢谢。

(Ullrid accepts the cup of coffee and takes a sip.)（乌尔丽德接过咖啡，浅浅地抿了一口。）

(I take the other cup and sit down across her.)（我则端着另外一杯，坐到了她的对面。）

CommanderBefore we start, just know that if you'd rather not talk about it, I won't push you.在我们开始之前，我希望你明白，如果你不想说，我并不会强迫你。

CommanderHowever, I'd hope you can rely on me if there's anything that troubles you.但是，如果你遇到了什么麻烦，我也希望你能够依靠我。

CommanderWhile you might always be the one being relied upon, and you are reliable, mind you; that's precisely why I don't want you to bear this all alone, Ullrid.虽然乌尔丽德你一直都是被依赖的立场，也总是很可靠，但正因为如此，在你遇到麻烦的时候，我不希望你选择独自承担。

Ullrid...……

Commander...What's your history with the "Doll hunting ground"?……你和“人形猎场”之间有什么纠葛吧？

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid closes her eyes and sets her cup down. After taking a breath, she lets out a faint sigh.)（乌尔丽德闭上了眼，放下了咖啡杯，在短暂的深呼吸后，轻轻地叹了口气。）

Ullrid...I've only shared this with a select few in the Doll Community.……这件事，我只跟人形社区的一部分人提过。

UllridIt's not really a secret, but unless absolutely necessary, it's not something I like to bring up either.它并不算什么秘密，但如非必要，我通常也不愿意提起。

CommanderIf you prefer keeping it that way, we...如果你不愿意，我们……

UllridNo. It's not something that I need to keep hidden from you.不，如果是你的话，我没什么好隐瞒的。

UllridI simply wasn't able to find the right opportunity to tell you about it before.之所以之前没有告诉你，单纯是因为没有个好的契机罢了。

(I can tell that this is far more complicated than Ullrid makes it sound.)（我看得出来，这对于乌尔丽德来说远没有她嘴上说的那么简单。）

(I choose to hear her story nonetheless. After setting down my own cup, I assume a serious posture and await Ullrid's confession.)（但我依然选择了倾听，在放下咖啡杯后，我摆出了认真的态度，等待着乌尔丽德的自白。）

UllridBefore founding the Doll community, I was but an average T-Doll, so unremarkable that I didn't even have a name of my own.在建立人形社区之前，我也只是一个普通的战术人形，普通到连自己的名字都没有。

UllridAt the time, they simply called me "II_77090".那个时候，我还被称为“II_77090”。

CommanderII_77090? I remember the II series being an excellent model... Many PMCs procured it in large numbers.II_77090？II系列……是很优秀的型号，很多P.M.C都愿意大量采购。

CommanderThe frame boasted high-end performance; even without an imprint, they could easily master a wide range of armaments from firearms to bladed weapons.素体素质卓越，即便没有烙印，也能够使用包括冷兵器与热兵器在内多种类型的武器。

CommanderSo that's your origin, huh...原来乌尔丽德你是这个出身……

UllridAs expected of the Commander, you're really knowledgeable about this.不愧是你，相当了解呢。

(Ullrid takes another sip from her cup and continues the story that I had interrupted.)（乌尔丽德端起咖啡又抿了一口，继续了被我打断的叙述。）

UllridThough I do not intend to brag, just as you said, I was one of the more capable Dolls back in the day.就像你说的一样，尽管我无意自夸，但当时的我也算是比较优秀的人形。

UllridAlthough my employer did not imprint me with a weapon due to firearm restrictions, I did possess basic combat abilities.虽然因为火力管制，我的雇主没有为我烙印武器，但我依然具备基本的作战能力。

UllridAs such, I was part of a convoy escort team.所以，也参与了车队的护送任务。

(I notice Ullrid's hands resting on her knee clutch the hem of her skirt for a brief moment.)（我注意到乌尔丽德放在膝盖上的手略微紧抓了一下她的裙摆。）

UllridUnfortunately, we were ambushed by the Varjagers one day.然后，我们就不幸地被瓦良格帮袭击了。

UllridWe fought back valiantly, but were no match for their overwhelming firepower. I was captured as "loot" and ultimately sold to an illegal organization.我们奋力反抗，但依然不敌他们的强大火力，最终，我被俘虏，并被当做货物，卖给了一个非法组织。

CommanderYou mean...难道说……

UllridYes. The Doll hunting ground.是的，就是人形猎场。

(Ullrid says calmly.)（乌尔丽德平静地说。）

UllridI was taken there, had my fire control core removed, and then became "prey".我被带到了那里，拆掉了火控核心，然后，成为了“猎物”。

UllridMy life there was incredibly simple: all I had to do was run, run away.我的生活变得异常简单，只需要奔跑，不断地奔跑。

UllridAgain and again, I was put into the hunting ground. I kept running, running away from the pursuing jeeps and gunfire. Countless times I'd slip and fall.我被一次次推入猎场，在吉普和枪火声的追逐下奔跑，摔倒。

UllridCountless times I was destroyed, retrieved, repaired, and returned to the hunt where this endless cycle of running continued.被击毁，回收，维修，然后再推入猎场，继续奔跑，周而复始。

UllridIn order to keep the hunt "fun", they made sure we could improve ourselves as prey.为了让我们有所长进，不至于让狩猎变得太“无聊”。

UllridOur memories of past hunts were never deleted. They went as far as to equip us with optical camouflage.我们被狩猎的记忆不会被删除，甚至于，还给我们加装了光学迷彩的配件。

UllridA lot of Dolls can't handle the nightmare of being destroyed over and over again. They tried to escape, but instead of running from the endless torment, they decided to take refuge in an eternal slumber.很多人承受不了这样一次一次被摧毁的噩梦，她们想逃，但不过是从无尽的折磨，逃入永恒的长眠。

UllridEach and every one of us was rigged with a locator and remote-controlled explosives. The moment we go out of range is the moment we'll be blown into pieces.我们每个人形身上，都被安装了定位警报器和遥控炸弹，只要我们超出范围，就会被立刻引爆。

Commander...……

(I open my mouth, wanting to say something, but I don't know where to even begin.)（我张了张嘴，想说些什么，但又不知道该从何说起。）

(After a moment's hesitation, I can only gently ask...)（犹豫了一会，我只能轻轻地开口问道。）

Commander...And then?……后来呢？

UllridI rebelled.后来，我做出了反抗。

UllridDuring the last hunt, I fought back against a hunter chasing me down and wrestled his mechanical bow from his hands.在最后一次狩猎中，我反击了一名试图狩猎我的猎人，并且夺走了他的机械弓。

UllridHe got scared and ran away. I started running again... but with no boundaries and no hunters after me this time around. I kept running until I ran out of the hunting ground.他被我吓跑了，而我……又一次开始了奔跑，这一次，没有界限，没有猎人，我一直跑出了猎场。

UllridI had no plan, nor a way to defuse the explosives, but I knew for a fact that I couldn't stay there any longer.我没有计划，也没有拆除炸弹的方法，但我知道，我不要再留在那里。

UllridAnd so, I crossed the boundary of the hunting ground, ready to meet my fate.所以我跨过了猎场的边缘，等候命运的审判。

Ullrid...As for the result, you can probably guess it without me spelling it out.……之后的结果，我不说，指挥官也猜得到。

UllridSince I wouldn't be here telling you this story had I died right there.毕竟，如果我死在那，也就没有后续的事了。

UllridI only found out afterwards that right as I escaped, the government raided the hunting ground and destroyed it.我自己也是之后才知道的，刚好就是那时候，政府的人攻击了猎场，并将那里摧毁了。

UllridThe most likely scenario is that the explosives' remote control program was hastily erased by the hunting ground staff, which is why it didn't go off.大概就是那时，炸弹的远程控制程序也被猎场的成员给紧急销毁了，所以才没有启动。

CommanderUllrid...乌尔丽德……

(I rub the bridge of my nose, feeling my temples swell in pain.)（我揉了揉自己的鼻梁，感觉到太阳穴在一阵一阵的胀痛。）

(Now I fully understand why Ullrid lashed out at the broker.)（我完全理解了，乌尔丽德在听到这个消息之后，失态的缘由。）

Commander...The explosives, have you removed them?……炸弹，还在你身上吗？

(I take a deep breath and suppress the boiling anger that keeps my fingers twitching. If I also become overtaken by emotion, things will become uncontrollable.)（我深吸了一口气，压抑下令我的手指不停弹动的愤怒，倘若连我也被情绪主宰，之后的事情就会变得不受控制。）

(Besides, I'm more concerned about the person right before me than punishing those wastes of space.)（而相比起惩戒那些恶徒，我更关心眼前的人。）

(Ullrid pauses for a second, seemingly caught off guard by my primary concern.)（乌尔丽德愣了一下，似乎也没预料到我的重点在此。）

(A moment later, she breaks into a smile of relief and shakes her head gently, even starting to reassure me instead.)（但很快，她便释然地露出了笑容，轻轻摇了摇头，反倒宽慰起我来。）

UllridRest assured, I've replaced my old frame a long time ago.请放心吧，我早就更换过素体了。

UllridThe explosives were also properly disposed of. They're probably still sitting in the Community's very first holdout.炸弹也妥善地处理掉了，大概还留在社区最早的据点。

Commander...Glad to hear that.……那就好。

(I breathe a sigh of relief, only to snap right back into focus.)（我松了一口气，但立即又打起了精神。）

(That's because this tangent was naught but a small interlude; the main issue has yet to be resolved.)（因为这个话题只是一个小小的插曲，真正的问题还没有解决。）

Ullrid...Anyway, I thought that these memories would remain just that, merely things of the past.……总之，我原本以为，这段记忆已经成为了过去。

UllridBut now...但是，现在……

(She takes a deep breath.)（她深呼吸了一口气。）

UllridHow... how did they return after merely a few years?为什么……为什么才隔了没有几年的时间，他们就又回来了？

UllridIf... if this isn't just a rumor, how many Dolls will...如果……如果这不是谎言，那么，会有多少人形……

Ullrid...Will get swallowed up by that hell just like I did... and how many will be as lucky as I was?像我一样，在那个地狱不断沉沦……又会有多少人，能够像我一样幸运呢？

UllridSometimes... I wonder to myself... have I truly ever been free?有时候……我真的会觉得……我是不是从来没有得到过自由？

(Ullrid clutches her shoulders as she lowers her head.)（乌尔丽德抱住了自己的肩膀，微微低下了头。）

(It's the first time I've ever seen her like this. Her reassuring stature seems to have shrunken into a pitiful, trembling shadow of her usual self.)（我是第一次见到她露出这样的神态，她那以往可靠的身影，此时却显得有些娇小，还在不停地颤抖。）

Commander...……

(I let out a sigh and press my hands against her shoulders.)（我吐出一口气，用双手按住了她的肩。）

(Ullrid's trembling ceases as soon as our bodies make contact.)（当我们的身体产生接触的时候，乌尔丽德的颤抖停止了。）

(I'm not sure if it's because my presence reassures her, or she simply puts herself back together.)（我不知道是因为我让她感到安心，还是她又振作了起来。）

CommanderOf course you're free. We're all free.你当然是自由的，我们都是自由的。

CommanderFree enough to lay down our own lives for the sake of saving another.哪怕是为了保护他人，而甘愿赴死的自由。

CommanderDon't worry... I'll take care of all this.别担心……我会解决的。

CommanderI promise you. I'll deal with this matter; never again will they return from the dead and haunt you. You got that?我向你保证，我会处理这件事，并且绝不会再给他们卷土重来，死灰复燃的机会，好吗？

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid raises her head and looks at me in the face.)（乌尔丽德抬起了头，看着我的脸。）

Ullrid...I apologize for bothering you.……对不起，让你烦心了。

CommanderMore like making me worried.与其说烦心，不如说是担心。

CommanderYou've always been the type to bear all the burdens on your own shoulders, tough as a mighty tree.你从来都是喜欢把事情一个人扛在肩上的性子，坚强得好像一棵大树。

CommanderNever thought I'd ever see you be afraid like this.没想到，还能看到你害怕的样子。

Ullrid...Afraid?……害怕？

(Ullrid freezes for a moment; she can't help but press her hand against her chest.)（乌尔丽德愣了一下，手不禁按到了自己胸口处。）

Ullrid...That undefinable turbulence in my neural cloud... is fear?……我的心智中……这无法定义的紊乱，原来是名为恐惧的情绪吗？

UllridI see. Even after all this time, I'm still afraid of the Doll hunting ground.这样啊，即便过了这么久，我依然在畏惧着人形猎场吗？

CommanderUllrid...乌尔丽德……

UllridDon't worry, Commander.没事的，指挥官。

UllridYou're right, I am afraid.你说得对，我的确是感到害怕了。

UllridHowever, strangely enough, that emotion seems to have slowly dissipated.但是，奇怪的是，现在，这种情绪似乎已经慢慢消失了。

Commander...Really?……是吗？

UllridPerhaps... it's because you're here.大概，是因为有你在吧。

(Ullrid smiles, her arched spine straightening once more.)（乌尔丽德笑了笑，弯曲的脊背又一次挺拔起来。）

(The usual confidence and determination returns to her face. And this... is the Ullrid I love to see the most.)（那种自信与坚定又回到了她的脸上，而这，也是我最喜欢看到的乌尔丽德。）

UllridI'd like to make a formal request to you, Commander.我想要正式地向你请求，指挥官。

UllridPlease lend me your assistance, to save those Dolls who are about to fall victim to the hunting ground.请伸出援手，帮助那些将要沦落至猎场的人形吧。

CommanderLeave it to me.交给我吧。

(I smile in response to Ullrid's request.)（面对乌尔丽德的请求，我露出了微笑。）

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Commander...From my experience, the government's authority in the contamination zones is very limited.……政府对污染区的管控力并不强，依照我的经验。

CommanderThe fact that the hunting ground was outlawed can't merely be the result of being reported by someone.之前人形猎场之所以会被取缔，绝非简单的遭人举报那样简单。

(I let out a deep sigh; even now, my disdain towards the shady deals that linger within the guise of public order remains strong.)（我深深地叹了一口气，即便是事到如今，我也依然对这些存在于公序之中的阴影感到厌恶。）

CommanderAt the end of the day, places like this exist to entertain the rich and powerful from the safety zones.说到底，这种地方既然面向的客人都是来自安全区的富豪和达官显贵。

CommanderIts founder must have some sort of influential background. Unless some specific interests are involved...那本身就肯定有着一定的背景，倘若它没有涉及到具体的利益问题。

Commander...The government is not going to dedicate manpower to taking down a "harmless" playground for these sick individuals.政府是不会特意分出人力来费劲针对一个“无危害”的变态游乐场的。

UllridWhich means...?……也就是说？

CommanderThe raid that freed you must've happened because something went wrong behind the scenes.之前你碰到的那次袭击，应该是幕后的背景出了什么问题。

CommanderNow that they're making a comeback, it must mean they've got a new backer, or the original backer has settled their deal...而现在，他们卷土重来，代表有了新的背景，或者原本的背景谈妥了利益分配……

CommanderTo put it short, we can't count on any sort of official assistance.总而言之，就是不能指望官方提供任何援助。

CommanderIn fact, we must act covertly ASAP, preferably catching them off guard.正相反，我们最好暗地里行动，而且越快越好，最好能打他们个措手不及。

CommanderWe also need to gather as much evidence along the way as possible. Otherwise, they might plaster us with false accusations of simple robbery.顺带拿到足够多的证据，否则，说不定我们反而会被倒打一耙，说是劫匪。

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid's expression shows a tinge of disbelief.)（看乌尔丽德的表情就知道，她有些难以置信。）

(As the founder of an organization like the Doll Community in the Yellow Zone, she's not a naive Doll by any stretch of imagination. However, these shadowy aspects of the human government still come to her as a surprise.)（虽然在黄区组织起人形社区的她绝对不能算是幼稚天真的人形，但对这些人类政府的黑暗面，她了解得还是太少了。）

UllridIf that's the case... by targeting the Doll hunting ground like this...如果是这样的话……我们对人形猎场出手。

Ullrid...Wouldn't we be provoking their benefactors hiding behind the scenes?岂不是会招惹到幕后的权力者？

CommanderWe probably will.应该会吧。

UllridWhy... Are you willing to take on such a burden... just because of my request?怎么会……因为我的要求，竟然要你背负上这样的……

CommanderRelax. I've been crossing some of the most influential individuals in the government since a decade ago.别担心，早在十年前，我就已经把这个政府里最有权力的人得罪过好几个了。

CommanderYet here I stand before you. I'm still alive, aren't I?你看我现在不是也活得好好的吗？

CommanderActually, they might even turn a blind eye exactly because I'm getting involved.倒不如说，就是因为我掺和了这件事，没准他们反而会睁一只眼闭一只眼呢。

(I reassure Ullrid that she shouldn't feel guilty because of my decision.)（我安慰着乌尔丽德，希望她心里不要有什么亏欠感。）

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid hesitates for a moment, then sighs deeply.)（乌尔丽德迟疑了一瞬，随即深深叹了口气。）

(She looks at me with a somewhat helpless, but mostly appreciative smile on her face.)（她看向我，脸上露出了有些无奈，但更多是感激的笑容。）

Ullrid...I can't thank you enough, Commander.……真的非常感谢你，指挥官。

UllridI promise, I'll be right by your side, no matter what happens.我保证，不论发生什么事，我都会同你并肩作战。

CommanderMm, I believe you.嗯，我相信你。

(I smile in response, and now the vehicle comes to a stop. It appears that we have arrived at the destination.)（我笑着给出了回应，而也就在这时候，车停了下来，似乎抵达了目的地。）

(I wipe the smile from my face, open the door, and step out first. Sure enough, the underground broker and the buyer we got into contact with have been waiting for a while by their vehicle.)（我收敛起了笑容，打开车门，率先走了下去，果不其然，在车旁，联络上的暗商和买主早已等候多时。）

Underground BrokerThere you are. You're late, you know?你可算来了，怎么这么迟？

CommanderTook some time to gather the goods.筹货花了些时间。

(I reply plainly, but my line of sight is directed at the stranger. If I'm not mistaken, he should be the hunting ground representative.)（我平淡地回答，视线却落在那个陌生人身上，如果没有猜错，他应该就是人形猎场的代表。）

(Typically speaking, it's quite improper to demand a meeting with the buyer, even if the broker who arranged the deal is also present. As such, I had paid extra for this favor.)（通常来说，即使牵线的暗商在场，这样直接对上买主，还是比较坏规矩的行为，因此，我额外付了不少好处。）

Underground BrokerAllow me to introduce Mr. Simpson, a representative of the Doll hunting ground.给你介绍一下，这位是辛普森先生，人形猎场的代表。

Underground BrokerRegarding your request, I've already mentioned it to Mr. Simpson. His answer will have to wait until the goods have been inspected.关于你的要求，我已经跟辛普森先生提过了，答不答应还要等验过货再说。

CommanderGreetings, I'm...你好，我是……

SimpsonEnough with the formalities and pleasantries, just show me the goods.免了，不用客套，也不用寒暄，让我看看货。

(Seeing this, I nod and turn towards the truck, opening the door of the trunk.)（见状，我点了点头，转身走到货车前，一把拉开了车厢的大门。）

(Inside, rows of hibernating Dolls are on display.)（在车厢内，则陈列着一排排休眠状态的人形。）

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid stands behind me. She did not utter a word, but I know she must be worried.)（乌尔丽德站在我身后，并没有吭声，但我知道她一定很担心。）

(These Dolls were recruited by Ullrid from the Doll Community. They knew about the hunting ground and volunteered as "tribute".)（这些人形，都是乌尔丽德从人形社区找来的协助者，她们都知道人形猎场的事情，并自愿提供协助。）

(Hidden among them is a squad of Elmo Dolls that I had hand-picked, similarly disguised as having their fire control cores removed, waiting for the right opportunity to strike.)（而在她们当中，还混有我从艾莫号上选出的一支小队，同样伪装成被拆除了火控核心的样子，静待时机。）

Simpson...Looks pretty good.……成色还不错。

(The man called Simpson boards the truck, inspecting the "goods" I had prepared with his foxlike eyes.)（名为辛普森的男人登上了货车，狐狸一样狡黠的眼睛打量着我为他们准备的“货物”。）

(After finishing examining the Dolls' condition, his satisfaction is written on his face. I couldn't help but get a little worried as he passed by Colphne. Fortunately, he didn't seem to notice anything different.)（在检验过人形们的成色之后，他露出了满意的表情——而我眼看着他路过了寇尔芙，不禁有些担心，所幸，他似乎并没有察觉异样。）

CommanderWell? Ready to take on my offer now?怎么样？现在可以答应我的要求了吗？

SimpsonNot so fast... Speaking of, you're a strange fella, aren't you? Sellers that want to jack up the price are a dime a dozen.别急嘛……说来你也真够奇怪的，我见过很多想要抬价格的卖家。

SimpsonBut one that "wants to check out the hunting ground" is a first for me... Well, don't tell me you're also interested in Doll hunting?但提出“想要去人形猎场看一看”的家伙，你还是头一个……怎么，莫非你也对狩猎人形有兴趣？

(He fishes a cigarette box out of his pocket; at the press of a button, one cigarette pops out of it.)（他从怀里摸出了一盒烟，轻叩按钮，一根香烟便从中弹出。）

(Holding it between his lips, he lights it with a match—an unusually traditional method—then stares amusedly at me.)（他叼着香烟，十分复古地用火柴将其点燃，随即饶有兴趣地看着我。）

(It's clear that he's suspicious of me.)（我很清楚，他起了疑心。）

Commander...Sort of. As you can see, I'm a bounty hunter, my livelihood is in the contamination zones.……算是吧，如你所见，我是个赏金猎人，总会在污染区行动。

CommanderBe it with Varjagers or other bounty hunters, conflict is pretty much inevitable... and they've got a lot of Dolls on their hands.瓦良格帮也好，其他赏金猎人也好，我总难免跟人起些冲突……他们手里，也有很多人形。

SimpsonOh? What I'm hearing is... you can supply us on a long term?哦？你的意思是……你可以长期为我们供货？

CommanderIn this day and age, you'll need trust to build a stable partnership.在这个年头，想建立稳定的合作关系，就需要彼此信赖。

CommanderWhich is why I'm paying a visit myself. On one hand, it's to see how your business is doing and if you really can handle the volume of goods.所以我想亲自拜访，一方面，看看你们的生意如何，能不能吃得下那么多的货。

CommanderOn the other hand, it's also good to see how genuine you are with this deal.另一方面，也是想看一看我们彼此的诚意。

SimpsonWhew...嚯……

(Pinching the cigarette between his fingers, Simpson carefully examines me.)（辛普森用手指夹着烟，上下打量着我。）

(There I stand, still and unwavering, as his scrutinizing gaze scans me.)（我就这样毫不动摇地站着，沐浴在他的视线之中。）

(Suddenly, his gaze shifts away from me and lands on Ullrid standing behind me.)（忽然，他的目光从我的身上移开，落到了我身后的乌尔丽德身上。）

SimpsonHow much?多少钱？

Commander...What?……什么？

SimpsonThat Doll behind you, she has a good frame, and seems skilled as well.你身后这个人形，气质不错，看起来身手也不赖。

SimpsonWhile the run-of-the-mill civilian Dolls are our main targets, a delicacy like that high-end model there is also nice to have.虽然量大管饱的民用人形是主要的猎物，但偶尔也需要这种高级货。

SimpsonGive me a price. Doesn't matter how much it is, I'll buy her along with the deal. It is my hope that you would relinquish her.开个价吧，多少都行，我连她一起买了，还望你能割爱。

Commander...!……！

(Just as I'm about to say something, Ullrid gently tugs on my shirt.)（我张嘴想要说什么，却被乌尔丽德轻轻拉了拉衣服。）

Ullrid...It's alright, Commander.……没关系的，指挥官。

UllridTake him up on his offer, we can't afford any complications now...答应他吧，现在不宜节外生枝……

UllridBesides, I'd make a nice boost to the team's combat power once I blend in.让我也混到队伍当中，还能增加战力。

Commander...……

(After a moment's reflection, I smile at Ullrid, and then take her into my arm without hesitation.)（我略一思考，并没有太多迟疑，便朝着乌尔丽德笑了笑，随即一把将她揽入怀中。）

UllridWoahh—?!呜欸——！？

CommanderSorry, but she's my trusted falcon. She's not for sale.抱歉，她是我最信赖的猎鹰，是绝对的非卖品。

UllridC-Commander...指，指挥官……

(Clearly not expecting my actions, Ullrid struggles to maintain her usual composure; her ears flush red with embarrassment.)（显然没有预料到我会这样做，乌尔丽德矜持的模样也有些维持不住，耳根也少见地泛出了红色。）

SimpsonI see... What a shame, but I guess that's just how things are.这样啊……虽然很遗憾，但也是没办法的事。

SimpsonLet's pretend I never brought that up. You two really have an inseparable bond, huh?就当我没提过好了，两位的感情真是不容外人插足呢。

(Simpson politely compliments my relationship with Ullrid, then closes the truck door behind him before turning around to face me.)（辛普森客套地称赞了一番我与乌尔丽德的感情，随即将身后的货车门关闭，才转身面对我。）

SimpsonThe inspection is complete, no issues to speak of. We too believe that trust is a major prerequisite for a partnership.检查结果没有问题，我们也认为合作的一大前提就是信赖。

SimpsonWelcome to the Doll hunting ground, Commander. Without further ado, we'll take you there right away.人形猎场欢迎你，指挥官，事不宜迟，我们马上带你过去。

SimpsonOh, please personally escort the goods as well, lest something goes awry en route. Wouldn't want you saying we're driving the price down.这批货也由你亲自押送吧，免得路上出了什么问题，反倒变成我们压价的手段了。

CommanderI appreciate that.非常感谢。

(After finally settling the deal, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief.)（在终于敲定之后，我也不免松了口气。）

(Yet, Ullrid stays silent this whole time, showing no delight even when our objective is accomplished.)（而乌尔丽德沉默着始终没有再开口，即便目的达成，也没有表现得很高兴。）

(Once Simpson leaves, I look down towards her.)（在辛普森离开之后，我才低头看向她。）

CommanderUllrid?乌尔丽德？

UllridUh... Oh... Ah!欸……啊……啊！

(Since I'm still holding her in my arm, I immediately notice that her body noticeably trembles when I call her name.)（因为她被我抱在怀里，所以我立刻就能发觉，当我呼唤她的名字时，她的身体明显颤抖了一下。）

CommanderSorry, have I startled you?抱歉，吓到你了吗？

CommanderI feel like pandering to all their demands would appear too forced, which would seem a little too suspicious, wouldn't it?我认为一味地接受对方的条件，会显得太过讨好，那样反倒有些可疑吧？

UllridAh... R-Right...啊……是，是这样……吗？

CommanderAnd of course, I wasn't lying either.当然，我也没有说谎。

CommanderUllrid, you ARE my falcon. There's no way in hell I'm selling you off.乌尔丽德是我的猎鹰，我可不会把你卖出去。

Ullrid...!!……！！

(Ullrid's face turns beet red and breaks free from my arm.)（乌尔丽德涨红了脸，从我的怀中挣脱出来。）

UllridAhem... please don't tease me like that, Commander.咳……请不要拿我寻开心，指挥官。

UllridC-Come on... let's get ready and leave.快，快准备一下……转移吧。

(I can't help but chuckle at the expression on Ullrid's face as I nod in agreement.)（我看着乌尔丽德的表情，不禁一笑，点了点头。）

CommanderOkay.好。

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(Right as we arrive at the outskirts of the hunting ground following Simpson, I notice how Ullrid has turned completely pale.)（当我们跟随辛普森来到猎场的外围时，我注意到乌尔丽德的脸色瞬间苍白了许多。）

CommanderAre you okay, Ullrid?乌尔丽德，没事吧？

(She does not respond, but simply nods subconsciously. I hold onto her hand, offering her reassurance.)（她没有回应，只是下意识地点了点头。我握住了她的手，给予她支持。 ）

(Even after all this time, memories of this place still haunt her.)（即便已经过去了这么久，这个地方的记忆仍然在她心中挥之不去。）

(Maybe she thinks she has moved on, but the wounds this place has left on her run deeper than she realizes.)（也许她曾以为自己放下了，但显然这里在她身上刻下的伤痕，比她自己想象得还要更深。）

(Familiar yet sickening stenches assault her olfactory module; every inch of this land had been etched into her neural cloud. A perpetual scar.)（熟悉又令人作呕的气味扑面而来，这里的每一寸土地都深深烙印在她的心智当中，无法抹去。）

SimpsonWhat's the matter, Dolls get carsick too?怎么了？人形也会晕车吗？

CommanderShe got chills realizing that she'd be sold to a place like this, had I agreed earlier.她想到要是我点头，她就得被卖到这种地方，有点害怕。

(I force down my disgust and put on a smile to converse with Simpson so our plan can continue smoothly.)（我强忍着心中的厌恶，依然摆出笑脸与辛普森交谈，以避免计划遭遇阻碍。）

(Under the protection of armed guards, our truck pulls into the hunting ground.)（在武装的保护下，我们的货车进入了猎场。）

(Along the way, Simpson keeps bragging about his "business" while my attention is entirely focused on the building in the distance. )（沿途，辛普森一直在向我炫耀他们的“生意经”，而我的思绪却放在了远处的建筑物上。 ）

Ullrid...This is where... it all began...……就是这里……一切都是在这里开始的……

UllridThey... they didn't even bother to find a new location...他们……他们甚至都没换个地方……

(Ullrid's mumble is so quiet that only I can hear it.)（乌尔丽德的声音很低，低到只有我能听见。）

(I keep holding her hand. I don't know if it actually helps, but I can feel her trembling slowly subside.)（我依然握着她的手，尽管我不知道，这是否有用，但我能感觉到，她的颤抖在渐渐平复。）

Commander...……

(Through the window, I carefully examine the emplacements along our way.)（我透过车窗，检视着一路上的防卫武装。）

(This place is covered by layers of sentry towers and automated turrets. Even the Varjagers would think twice before launching a frontal assault.)（这里被哨塔、自动机枪一类的东西层层保护，如果想要强攻，就算是瓦良格帮也要掂量掂量。）

(My assumption was right; the only way to level this place is to begin from the inside.)（我的想法果然没错，想要破坏这里，只能从内部动手。）

SimpsonWe've arrived.到了。

(The vehicle pulls up in front of a building at the center of the hunting ground. Having apparently received word of our visit, a man who appears to be in charge here is waiting at the entrance with armed bodyguards by his side.)（车子停在了猎场中央的一栋建筑物前，似乎是早已接到我们要来的消息，像是负责人一样的人在几名武装保镖的护卫下，正站在门口迎接。）

(I've anticipated this, so rather than panicking, I open the door leisurely, and prepare to greet him as I get out of the vehicle.)（这也在我的预料当中，所以，我并没有慌乱，而是自然地打开了车门，便准备下车同人打个招呼。）

CommanderHmm?嗯？

(Yet, a force coming from behind me stops me in my tracks.)（而身后传来的力量，却拦住了我的脚步。）

(Ullrid tugs at my shirt, sitting still with no intent of getting up. The look in her eyes is one that I've never seen before.)（乌尔丽德抓着我的衣服，坐在原地，毫无起身的打算，目光中闪烁着我从未在她身上见过的情绪。）

Commander...What's wrong?……怎么了？

(I realize something is off and sit back down.)（我意识到了什么，也坐了回去。）

UllridIt's... it's him...是……是他……

(Ullrid gulps and then breathes deeply and rapidly, attempting to stabilize her neural cloud.)（乌尔丽德空咽了一口，不停地深呼吸，试图稳定心智的混乱。）

(The one she's referring to is the person in charge, standing in front of the building.)（她所指的，正是那个站在建筑前，像是要迎接我的，负责人一样的人。）

(Only now do I take a proper look at the man through the window.)（我直到这时候，才仔细在车上隔着车窗看向那个人。）

(A tall, imposing young man with an eyepatch hiding some gruesome scars underneath it; he appears to have lost the eye to some sort of accident.)（那是个身高挺拔的青年，一只眼戴着眼罩，眼眶上下有着狰狞的伤口，似乎是因伤失去了一颗眼球。）

Ullrid...The last hunter... I ran into... before I escaped.……我逃出猎场时……见到的……最后一个猎人。

Commander...……

SimpsonHello? It's time to come out. You fell asleep or what?喂？怎么还不下来？你睡着了吗？

Commander...Ah, just a second.……啊，马上来。

(I reach for Ullrid's hand and meet her eyes with a serious look.)（我回身握住了乌尔丽德的手，十分认真地看着她。）

CommanderStay right here. Don't move.你待在这里，不要乱动。

Ullrid...!……！

(Ullrid realizes something and snaps out of her trance.)（乌尔丽德意识到了什么，自恍惚中回神。）

UllridNo, I'm fine. Please don't exclude me from the mission.不，我没有关系，请不要把我排除出任务。

CommanderBut in your current state...但是……你的状态……

Ullrid...I was just a little shocked, but it's alright now.……只是有些惊讶而已，现在已经没事了。

Commander...I see.……我明白了。

(I nod in agreement, in part because I can no longer stall them, and step out of the truck.)（我点了点头，一方面也是因为不能再拖延下去，便下了车。）

(As I have wasted too much time in the vehicle, the visibly upset Simpson is about to chastise me, but the one-eyed man stops him.)（因为我在车上耽误了太多时间，辛普森显然有些不满，正要责怪我的时候，那个独眼男人却抬手制止了他。）

(He reaches out to me, a cruel smile emerging on his face.)（他朝我伸出手，脸上挂着残忍的笑容。）

JeromeI'm Jerome. Pleased to meet you.我是杰罗曼，幸会，幸会。

CommanderGreetings, Jerome.你好，杰罗曼先生。

(With my heart in my throat, I cautiously observe his reaction as his gaze slowly shifts towards Ullrid.)（我慎重地观察着眼前人的反应，当他仅剩的视线落在乌尔丽德身上时，我的心都提到了嗓子眼。）

(Fortunately, he doesn't seem to recognize Ullrid and quickly looks away.)（所幸，他似乎并没有认出乌尔丽德，很快便收回了目光。）

(...I recall Ullrid saying she took his mechanical bow, but I don't remember her harming him. What's the deal with his eye?)（……我记得，乌尔丽德就是从他手中夺走了机械弓，不过，好像并没有伤害他吧？他的眼睛是怎么回事？）

JeromeI've heard all about you from Simpson.关于你的事，我已经听辛普森说过了。

JeromeA supplier like you is more than welcome.对你这样的供货商，我是十分欢迎的。

CommanderShall we go ahead and discuss the partnership more thoroughly?那么，我们可以深入谈一谈合作的事了吗？

JeromeNo need to rush.不着急。

(Jerome smirks, raises his hand, and gestures me to his convoy of jeeps, all ready to roll out.)（杰罗曼笑了笑，抬手向我示意一旁整装待发的吉普车队。）

JeromeIn fact, we have a hunt coming right up.实际上，我们正有一次狩猎即将开始。

JeromeAs a testament to our future partnership, I would like to invite you to join us and savor the thrill of the hunt together.作为友谊的证明，我想诚挚地邀请你加入我们，一同品尝狩猎的快感。

(I frown slightly—truth be told, I have zero interest in this sort of twisted entertainment.)（我皱了一下眉头，坦白说，我对这种恶趣味的娱乐没有半点兴趣。）

(Besides, I'm not here to befriend this man. I just need to gain access to the interior of the organization so I can unleash my Doll squad and erase this place from existence.)（而且，我也不想跟这家伙有太多纠缠，只想尽快打入猎场内部，然后就可以启动潜入的大家，将这里彻底摧毁。）

(But...)（但是……）

JeromeDon't tell me you're uninterested or something?可别说什么不感兴趣之类的话哦？

JeromeDidn't you say that you wanted to build a cordial partnership?你不是说了，要与我们建立友谊吗？

(That dangerous smirk of Jerome's leaves me with no room to refuse.)（杰罗曼那危险的笑容，显得不容拒绝。）

(To avoid complicating the affair, I give him an affirmative nod.)（为避免节外生枝，我还是点了点头。）

CommanderSure, I'm ready to go.没问题，随时可以出发。

UllridWait.等等。

(Ullrid suddenly steps out.)（这时候，乌尔丽德忽然站了出来。）

UllridI'm coming with you.我也要去。

UllridI want to... stay by your side, Commander.我要……跟在指挥官身边。

JeromeOh?哦？

UllridI am the Commander's falcon, and a falcon should naturally be at her master's side during a hunt... Is there any problem?我是指挥官的猎鹰，在狩猎的时候当然应该跟在左右……没问题吧？

JeromeOf course, no problem.当然，当然。

JeromeI've yet to witness a Doll hunting another Doll down. Definitely sounds entertaining.我只是还从没见过人形狩猎人形的场面，那一定很有意思。

(Jerome signals his men to retrieve my goods, then leads me and Ullrid to his convoy and hops into the leading vehicle.)（杰罗曼挥了挥手，示意身旁的手下接手了我们的货车，随即便带着我和乌尔丽德走向了吉普车队，并坐上了领头的车子。）

(Sitting on the driver's seat, he starts the engine after making sure Ullrid and I have buckled up.)（他亲自坐在驾驶位上，在确认我和乌尔丽德坐稳之后，便开动了引擎。）

(Sand and dust are kicked up in the jeep's wake as we enter a stretch of open field.)（随着吉普扬起的风沙，我们很快便进到了一片旷野之中。）

(That's also when I start seeing Dolls, caged like livestock just moments ago, being released and starting to sprint like mad.)（同时，我也看到了，像是牲畜一般，被关在铁笼中的人形，被释放之后，开始疯狂奔跑的一幕。）

(They're like a herd of frightened animals; all they can do is desperately run for their lives.)（她们就像是受惊的兽群，除了狼狈地亡命奔逃，根本没有任何能做的事。）

Commander...……

(My grip on the rifle Jerome handed me tightens. Taking in a deep breath, I can feel the veins on my forehead are about to burst.)（我紧握住杰罗曼给我的猎枪，深呼吸了一口气，额头的青筋就像要炸开一样。）

(Just as I'm trying to contain my wrath, Jerome suddenly opens up.)（就在我遏制怒火的时候，杰罗曼突然开口向我们搭话。）

JeromeYou know, I wasn't a big fan of guns before. Bows and arrows are my kind of stuff. Especially the feeling of drawing on the string, it's irresistible.其实我以前不爱用枪，我喜欢弓。尤其是自己张弓搭箭的感觉，让我欲罢不能。

JeromeIf asked back in the day, I'd tell you that real men only hunt with a bow!我觉得真男人就该用弓，那才叫真正的狩猎！

(With one hand on the wheel, he handles his rifle with the other.)（他一只手扶着方向盘，一只手拿着猎枪。）

JeromeBut then it dawned on me—you've got to be a fucking idiot to have a gun and not use it.后来我才意识到——有枪不用，那是傻子。

(Bang—!!)（呯——！！）

(A gunshot rings out. The back of a fleeing Doll bursts open and she immediately crumples to the ground.)（随着一声枪鸣响起，一个仍在试图逃跑的人形身后嘭地炸开，随即无力地倒在了地上。）

JeromeYou like that? Told you I'm a good shot.怎么样？我的枪法不错吧？

Ullrid—!!——！！

(No longer able to hold back her anger, Ullrid jumps up and draws her bow right at the back of Jerome's head.)（终于按捺不住怒火，乌尔丽德张弓搭箭，箭矢直直地对准了杰罗曼的后脑。）

UllridYou damn scum!你这该死的家伙！

UllridRemember me?!还记得我吗！

JeromeHeh...呵呵……

(Unexpectedly, Jerome reacts to Ullrid's sudden aggression in an oddly calm manner.)（出乎预料的是，对乌尔丽德的突然暴起，杰罗曼竟没有丝毫慌乱。）

JeromeOh, how could I ever forget about you...?我怎么会不记得呢……

(As I warily monitor Jerome's every action, he voluntarily sets down his rifle and starts stroking his eyepatch.)（我警惕地看着杰罗曼，但他却主动放下了枪，用手抚摸着自己的眼罩。）

JeromeI already knew you aren't here to sell Dolls.我早就知道你不是来卖人形的。

JeromeLet me guess, a lot of Dolls in your "cargo" are still armed, huh?我猜，你那些“货”里面，有不少没有解除武装的人形吧？

Commander...!!……！！

JeromeI've already placed that vehicle of yours under tight security. No matter how many T-Dolls you've got hiding in there, they're not making it out alive.我已经安排人严加看管那辆车了，不管里面藏着多少战术人形，都冲不出来。

JeromeYou're on my turf, think you can get away doing this?在我的地盘，你们别想翻了天去。

Commander...Oh yeah?……是吗？

(I exhale and reach down for the pistol on my belt.)（我长出了一口气，随即摸向了腰间的手枪。）

(Jerome shrugs, taps his hand on the steering wheel, and a pane of bulletproof glass suddenly rises between me and the front seats.)（杰罗曼耸了耸肩，握着方向盘的手轻敲了一下，在我们与前座之间，便陡然升起了一面防弹玻璃。）

JeromeDon't worry, I'll turn around and head back in no time.别着急，我马上就掉头回去。

JeromeThat way you'd still get a chance to see your Dolls being shredded into pieces by—你还来得及看自己的人形被我拆成零件的样……

(Boom—!!!)（轰——！！！）

(Before Jerome can finish his sentence, a loud explosion erupts from the building in the distance, followed by the sound of fierce firefight.)（杰罗曼话音未落，远处的建筑忽然传来了爆炸的巨响，紧跟着，便是激烈的交火声。）

(For the first time, disbelief emerges on Jerome's face as he looks into the distance, seemingly unable to wrap his head around the current situation.)（杰罗曼的表情第一次出现了惊疑，他扭头看向远处，似乎有些无法理解现状。）

Commander...You really think I'm naive enough to go all in on a blatantly obvious Trojan horse? Of course I've got a Plan B.……我也没有天真到觉得用特洛伊的木马就能成功，当然也做好了两手准备。

CommanderWhile I came in through the main entrance with one team, my adjutant infiltrated your flank with another team and managed to disable your automated sentries.在我带着一车人形从正门进入的时候，我的副官也带着一队人形从侧面潜入，关闭了你们的自动哨塔。

CommanderNow, my main force has just launched its attack.现在，我的主力已经发起进攻了。

JeromeYou fucking—你他妈——！

(Enraged, Jerome yanks the wheel and sends the jeep into a sharp swirl. The other hunters onboard the trailing vehicles have seemingly been informed of the situation and swiftly raise their rifles at Ullrid and me.)（杰罗曼恼羞成怒，猛地一打方向盘，吉普迅速地转向，而车队后面的其他狩猎者好像也收到了消息，纷纷将猎枪的枪口对准了我和乌尔丽德所在的后座。）

UllridCommander!!指挥官！！

(Facing their muzzles, Ullrid reacts almost instantly.)（面对枪口，乌尔丽德迅速做出了反应。）

(She sends the car door flying with a powerful kick, then catches hold of me, and dashes out of the vehicle in one swift motion.)（她一脚将另一侧的车门踹飞，随即抓住了我，反将我抱住，然后冲了出去。）

(The momentum sends us tumbling for quite a distance.)（在惯性的作用下，我们在地上连续翻滚出了十数米。）

(Thanks to Ullrid shielding me, I manage to avoid serious injury, but not the pain.)（在乌尔丽德的保护下，我并没有受太严重的伤，但依然感觉到阵阵吃痛。）

JeromeHahaha! Good! GOOD! I've never hunted a human before!哈哈哈！好！好啊！我还没尝过狩猎人类的滋味呢！

JeromeThat's right! Keep running!!跑啊！跑得再快点！！

(Instead of heading back to reinforce his headquarters that's under attack, Jerome keeps chasing us down.)（杰罗曼并没有驱车回援遇袭的本部，而是继续朝着我们袭来。）

(Ullrid and I don't have enough firepower to deal with a whole convoy. Our only option is to flee into the woods ahead.)（我和乌尔丽德并没有足够与一整只车队对抗的火力，只能全速奔逃，朝着不远处的树林移动。）

(As long as we hold out until Groza's team arrives for reinforcement, victory will be ours.)（只要拖到闪电她们赶来支援，胜利就依然是我们的。）

UllridHah... hah... hah...呼……呼……呼……

(As if deliberately toying with us, Jerome does not chase us at full speed. As we enter the woods, I turn around and catch a glimpse of him getting out of the jeep to pursue us on foot.)（就像是刻意戏耍我们，杰罗曼并没有全速追赶，直到我们逃入树林，我才在回头时看到他们也下了车，改为步行追赶。）

(Right next to me, Ullrid violently gasps for air, seemingly more exhausted than me, a mere human.)（而在我的身旁，乌尔丽德剧烈地喘息着，竟好像比我这个人类还要更加疲惫。）

CommanderUllrid...?乌尔丽德……？

Ullrid—!——！

(Like a startled rabbit, Ullrid trembles at the sound of my voice.)（就像受惊的兔子一样，乌尔丽德听到我的声音，反倒哆嗦了一下。）

CommanderAre you... having flashbacks of past experiences?你……难道回想起了以前的经历？

UllridI...我……

(Her eyes are filled with bewilderment; her usual calmness and composure have vanished into thin air, exposing only the confusion and insecurity underneath.)（乌尔丽德的眼中全是茫然，她的冷静和沉稳就像凭空消失了一样，暴露出了慌乱与动摇的一面。）

Ullrid(Gulp)咕噜……

(She gulps audibly, with her running pace beginning to slow down.)（她吞咽了一口口水，奔跑的脚步也逐渐缓了下来。）

(She clutches her head; even her lips tremble uncontrollably.)（她抱着自己的头，连嘴唇也停不住地哆嗦。）

UllridI... I...我……我……

CommanderWatch out!小心！

(Just as Ullrid spirals into a panic, I briefly catch a glimpse of a bright flash in the distance.)（就在乌尔丽德陷入恐慌的时候，我忽然瞥见了不远处的一道亮光。）

(Even before my voice, my body has already jumped into action.)（比起我的声音，我的身体还要行动得更快。）

(I shove Ullrid aside, only to be met with a sudden jolt and a searing pain originating from my calf.)（我将乌尔丽德一把推开，取而代之的是，从我的小腿上，陡然传来一阵剧痛。）

CommanderUGHHHH...!呃……！

UllridCommander?!指挥官！？

(I stumble and fall to the ground. Turning around, I see blood gushing from my leg—I've been hit.)（我一个踉跄倒在地上，转头看去，小腿血流如注，却是已经中了一枪。）

(I take in a deep breath and find the nearest cover to hide behind: a tree thick enough to cover my whole body.)（我深吸了一口气，找到了最近的掩体，一棵足以挡住我身体的树干，躲在了后面。）

CommanderI can't run like this... Go now, Ullrid. Go find Groza and others.我没法跑了……你先逃吧，乌尔丽德，去找闪电她们。

Ullrid...……

(I look at Ullrid, desperately hoping she'll follow my order.)（我看着乌尔丽德，迫切地希望她能够乖乖听我的话。）

(To my relief, the uncontrollable fear and panic have dissipated from her face. The Ullrid I knew is back.)（令我感到欣慰的是，至少，她的脸上，那难以遏制的恐惧和慌乱终于消散，那个我熟悉的乌尔丽德终于回来了。）

UllridI'm sorry.对不起。

(I have, however, overlooked one thing.)（然而，我却忽略了一件事。）

(The Ullrid that I know would never abandon her companions to escape on her own.)（我所熟悉的乌尔丽德，是绝不会抛弃同伴，独自逃生的。）

CommanderWhat are you doing, Ullrid?!乌尔丽德……你要做什么？

CommanderDon't be reckless! You can't do this alone...!别冲动！你一个人没法……！

UllridIt's my fault that got you hurt. I'll take responsibility.是我的过失导致你受伤的，我会承担起责任。

(Ullrid smiles and draws her bow.)（乌尔丽德微笑着拉了拉弓。）

UllridRemember, I'm your falcon.而且，我是你的猎鹰。

UllridNo falcon leaves their master behind.没有一只鹰，会抛下自己的主人的。

CommanderULLRID! I'm not messing around!乌尔丽德！我没有跟你开玩笑！

CommanderI ORDER YOU TO—我命令——

UllridSince the very moment I escaped the hunting ground, I'm no longer a Doll bound solely to orders, Commander... The only thing that drives me forward, is my own heart.指挥官，从离开猎场的那一刻起，我就不是您认知中必定会服从命令的人形了……能够驱使我的，只有我自己的心。

(Without giving me any time to vocalize my frustration and exasperation, Ullrid quickly gathers herself up and swiftly leaves.)（没有等我气急败坏的话说出口来，乌尔丽德迅速地收拾好了情绪，并矫健地离开了。）

(It is clear that she will not do as I ordered.)（我很清楚，她并没有按照我的要求去做。）

Commander...……

(Drawing my pistol, I keep it close to my chest. By maintaining a deep breath, I also keep a wary eye out for any movement around me.)（我拔出手枪，将它贴到胸口，保持深呼吸，警惕地注意着周围的动静。）

"Whoosh—!"“咻——！”

"AHHH!!"“啊！！”

"Over there! Don't let her escape!"“在那边！别让她跑了！”

"Whoosh—!"“咻——！”

"EUGHAHHH!! M-My leg—!!"“呃啊！！我，我的脚——！！”

(Arrows whistle from all directions, mixed with the hunters' anguished screams.)（自四面八方，不停地传来箭矢破空的声音，还有那些猎人们的惨叫。）

(While the occasional burst of gunfire tugs on my heartstrings, the cursing and whistling of an arrow that would follow soothe my nerves.)（时不时响起的枪声也牵动着我的心绪，但在那之后，猎人们的骂骂咧咧，和仿佛不会停歇的弓矢声又让我的心情安定下来。）

Commander...……

Commander...It's gone quiet?……没声音了？

(After a while, the cacophony falls silent.)（嘈杂的声响在某一个时刻开始，忽然便消失不见。）

(Both the hunters' voices and Ullrid's arrows seem to have vanished without a trace.)（不论是猎人的声音，还是乌尔丽德的弓矢，似乎都无影无踪。）

(Applying some pressure on my wound, I hastily bandage myself and slowly stand up.)（我压了压腿上的伤口，简单做了一下包扎，便吃力地站了起来。）

(The direction... the voice last came from...)（刚才……声音最后一次传过来的方向……是……）

Commander...……

(While dragging myself forward, I pass by those hunters incapacitated by Ullrid—all of whom have an arrow stuck in their calf, their knee or even their ankle, paralyzed by the pain.)（我缓慢地移动着，途中见到了那些被乌尔丽德射中了小腿，胫骨，甚至脚踝的猎人，都抱着腿在地上痛得动弹不得。）

(They're not professional soldiers, but rather ordinary people who had come here for entertainment. A single arrow is enough to put them out of the fight.)（他们并不是专业的士兵，只是来这里消遣取乐的普通人，插在腿上的一根箭就足以让他们丧失行动能力。）

(I continue to tread forward, searching for signs of Ullrid.)（我继续朝前走着，寻找着乌尔丽德的踪迹。）

Commander...!……！

Commander...Was that Ullrid?……乌尔丽德的声音？

(Right as I'm about to leave the woods, I faintly hear Ullrid's voice.)（终于，当我快要走出树林的时候，我终于隐约听到了乌尔丽德的声音。）

(However, the accompanying Jerome's voice sends a shiver down my spine.)（但让我头皮发麻的时，同时响起的，还有杰罗曼的声音。）

JeromeI knew I was right about you. You took care of all my clients, all by yourself.我果然没看错你，居然只靠着一个人，就把我的客户们全都解决了。

JeromeYou truly are an excellent Tactical Doll.你作为战术人形确实很优秀。

(Having seemingly been shot, Ullrid lies on the ground in front of Jerome, sneering as he points his rifle right at her head.)（乌尔丽德似乎中了枪，倒在地上，而在她的面前，杰罗曼狞笑着，用枪口指着她。）

Ullrid...……

(Ullrid glares coldly at Jerome, offering him no response.)（乌尔丽德冷冷地看着杰罗曼，没有给他任何回应。）

JeromeFinally... I've waited so long for this day...终于……我终于等到今天了……

(Looking at Ullrid, Jerome once again runs his hand over his eyepatch and lets out a maniacal laughter.)（看着乌尔丽德，杰罗曼再一次用手抚摸起自己的眼罩，发出了有些癫狂的笑声。）

JeromeThe very moment Simpson sent back images of your "goods", I recognized you.辛普森把你们的图像资料传回来的时候，我见到你的第一眼，我就认出你了。

JeromeThe prey that managed to slip from the palm of my hands—how could I ever forget about you?你这个从我手上逃走的猎物，我永远都不会忘记。

JeromeThat day... That day you defied me...那一天……那一天，你对我的反抗……

Ullrid...……

JeromeYou robbed me of my bow... just as the hunting ground got raided.你抢走了我的机械弓……结果，我正撞上对人形猎场的取缔行动。

JeromeWithout a weapon, I was forced to flee... and ended up running into a malfunctioning Doll...没有武器，我不得不四处逃窜，结果……撞上了心智混乱的失控人形。

JeromeAnd lost an eye because of that.我为此还失去了一只眼睛……

JeromeEvery day and night, I writhe in agony, unable to sleep... Even after the wound healed, this phantom pain never ceased!每一天，每一夜，我都痛得在床上彻夜难眠……即使伤口好了，疼也一刻没有停过！

JeromeAll because of YOU! You goddamn piece of shit Doll! II_77090!!这都是因为你！你这个该死的人形畜生！II_77090！！

Ullrid...I'd love to say I'm sorry, but I'm a terrible liar.……我很想说我很遗憾，但我不擅长撒谎。

UllridHearing that you've had such a miserable time fills me with joy, especially knowing that your eye was taken by the very Dolls you tormented.听到你过得这么惨，我真是觉得高兴，尤其是知道你的眼睛是被那些被你伤害的人形拿走的。

JeromeSHUT UP!!闭嘴！

(Jerome squeezes the trigger furiously, yet the bullet misses its mark.)（杰罗曼愤怒地再一次扣下扳机，但并没有打中乌尔丽德。）

Jerome...I knew, from the moment I saw you.……我知道，看到你的那一瞬间，我就知道。

JeromeI have to finish what I've started on that hunt to finally end this nightmare.我必须完成那次狩猎，才能从噩梦里走出来。

JeromeOnly when I kill you myself will I be able to free myself from the pain.只有亲手干掉你，我才能从痛苦中彻底走出来。

JeromeHow fucking pathetic. You thought you'd be free, yet your fate remains the same.真可笑，你还自以为真的能得到自由呢，最后不还是沦落到这个下场？

JeromeLet me tell you something; freedom is NOT something you Dolls can have!我告诉你吧，人形根本没有资格得到自由！

Ullrid—You're wrong.——你错了。

(Without the slightest hesitation, Ullrid firmly retorts.)（乌尔丽德没有丝毫地犹豫，坚定地反驳道。）

UllridWe've been granted freedom; a freedom that allows us to lay down our own life to save another!我们已经得到了自由，哪怕是为了保护他人，而甘愿赴死的自由！

(Ullrid springs up and lunges at Jerome!)（乌尔丽德陡然从地上弹了起来，迅速地朝杰罗曼扑了过去！）

(Caught off by Ullrid's resistance, Jerome fires another shot in a panic and misses again.)（杰罗曼显然没想到乌尔丽德还有反抗的能力，仓促之下又开了一枪，但依然没有命中。）

(Despite already being wounded, a Doll's combat prowess is not something Jerome can contend with. Ullrid gains the upper hand almost immediately.)（哪怕是已经中了一枪，作为人形的乌尔丽德，也有着杰罗曼无法抗衡的战力，很快，她便占据了上风。）

(Amidst the distress, Jerome suddenly yells.)（危急之中，杰罗曼忽地怒吼了一声。）

JeromeHold on!等等！

(Normally, Ullrid wouldn't have bothered with such meaningless words, but this time, she comes to a stop.)（若是往常，乌尔丽德当然不会理会这种无意义的挣扎行为，但她还是停下了手。）

(All because Jerome suddenly reveals a certain "item" in his hand.)（因为杰罗曼的手中，出现了一个“物品”。）

(That oh-so-familiar model of a remote detonator.)（那是一个制式十分让人熟悉的遥控按钮。）

Ullrid...That's your trump card?……这就是你的底牌？

UllridI've long since removed the explosives inside me when I swapped frames.我体内的炸弹早就在更换素体的时候去掉了。

UllridYou can't threaten me with that.你用这个根本威胁不到我。

JeromeOh, yeah? Is that so? Then why did you stop?哦？是吗？那你为什么停手了呢？

(Jerome sneers.)（杰罗曼冷笑了一声。）

JeromeOh, right. It's almost like the hundreds of Dolls in the hunting ground still have explosives planted in them, even if you've taken out yours.就算你体内没有炸弹，猎场内的其他几百个人形可是有的。

JeromeAll it'll take is for me to press this little button, and their body will explode and their neural clouds will melt. Nothing can bring them back.如果我按下按钮，她们都会在一瞬间全部爆炸，心智融毁，连复活的资格都没有。

JeromeYou care about them, do you?这样你也不在乎？

Ullrid...……

(Jerome has her right where it hurts the most.)（杰罗曼完全抓住了乌尔丽德的命脉。）

(Death does not frighten her, but she cannot watch as Jerome murders all the other Dolls trapped in this hell.)（她并不畏惧死亡，但她不能坐视杰罗曼杀害沦落到这个地狱的其他人形。）

(Ullrid closes her eyes.)（乌尔丽德闭上了眼睛。）

JeromeYeah... That's right...没错……这样就对了……

(Jerome raises his gun. This time, he points it squarely at Ullrid's forehead.)（杰罗曼端起了枪口，这一次，他直接对准了乌尔丽德的脑袋。）

(He laughs maniacally, as if this blind obsession that drives him so is finally about to be fulfilled in this very last moment.)（他狂热地笑着，就好像一直以来的执念和夙愿，便将在这最后一刻，达成圆满。）

(Bang—!!)（呯——！！！）

(The gunshot startles the birds in the woods.)（枪声惊扰了林中的飞鸟。）

(With her eyes closely shut, Ullrid is puzzled by the absence of the anticipated bullet.)（乌尔丽德闭着眼皱了皱眉，似乎很惊奇为什么没有等来预想之中的子弹。）

(She slowly opens her eyes, only to see Jerome lying on the ground in front of her.)（她缓缓睁开了眼，这才看到在她面前，已经倒下去的杰罗曼。）

(As well as me, leaning against a tree trunk, with smoke coming out of the muzzle of my gun.)（还有艰难地靠着树干，手里的枪还冒着烟气的我。）

UllridCommander!?指挥官！？

CommanderAh... Ullrid, sacks of shit like him have nothing of worth to say. Not a single word.啊……乌尔丽德，这种人的威胁连一句都不用听。

CommanderNext time... though there probably won't be a next time, simply put him down like the dog he is.下次……虽然多半不会有下次，但总之拿下就是了。

CommanderSuch folk are the type to value their own lives above everything else.他们不会把自己的命看得比其他东西还轻的。

(Ullrid quickly helps me up. At the same time, I see Groza rushing towards us in the distance.)（乌尔丽德迅速搀扶住了我，而不远处，我也看到了匆匆赶来的闪电。）

(Looks like this whole mess can finally come to a close.)（看来这场闹剧，总算是能落下一个帷幕了。）

UllridCommander... Commander?!指挥官……指挥官！？

UllridCommander!!!指挥官！！！

(Hmm...?)（嗯……？）

(My vision... is slipping away...?)（视线……越来越黑了……？）

(Just before I lose consciousness, Ullrid's worried voice still echoes in my ears.)（在我失去意识的前一秒，我的耳中依然回响着乌尔丽德担忧的声音。）

CommanderUgh...呃……

Ullrid...?!……！？

UllridCommander! You're awake!指挥官！你醒了！？

CommanderUllrid?乌尔丽德？

CommanderWhere is... Oh, it's the med bay.这是……啊，医务室啊。

(Seeing the familiar ceiling again brings me a lot of comfort.)（熟悉之后，我见到眼前熟悉的景象，也多少感觉到了一些安心。）

(It appears to be in the middle of the night; there's no one else in the med bay besides Ullrid.)（现在似乎刚好还是深夜，医务室内除了乌尔丽德，也见不到其他人。）

CommanderI've been out for how long?我睡了多久？

UllridAbout... ten hours or so.大约……十个小时。

CommanderI see, I guess age is finally catching up with me.这样，看来我也是上年纪了。

CommanderI'm not as vigorous as I used to be.恢复力比不过以前了。

CommanderWhat about the Doll hunting ground?人形猎场那边怎么样了？

Ullrid...We released all the captured Dolls, and brought most of them back to the Doll Community.……我们释放了所有人形，大多数人被带回了人形社区。

UllridWe blew up all the facilities and structures at the hunting ground, leaving only ruins behind. Those involved in all of this have been handed over to the nearest settlement.猎场的所有设施和建筑都被爆破了，只留下了废墟，参与非法活动的人则移交给了最近的居住点。

UllridThere's likely no way for us to punish them, but at least they won't be able to do something like this again.虽然大概没法惩罚他们，但至少也不会再让他们参与这种勾当了。

CommanderThat means everything's settled, right? That's good.也就是办妥了吧？那就好。

(I contentedly lean back on my pillow, planning to rest a little longer.)（我心满意足地靠着枕头，便打算再休息一下。）

(But the perceptiveness I have acquired over the years informs me of an oddity; Ullrid is behaving strangely at my bedside.)（但多年养成的敏锐还是让我注意到了，床头的乌尔丽德似乎有什么异样。）

CommanderWhat's wrong, Ullrid? Is there something you want to say?怎么了？乌尔丽德？有话要说吗？

Ullrid...……

(Blushing and visibly troubled, Ullrid doesn't answer right away.)（乌尔丽德并没有立刻回答我，而是红着脸，似乎相当纠结的样子。）

(We stare into each others' eyes in silence. After roughly five minutes have passed, she finally gives up and retrieves a rubber pig from under the bed.)（在我们这样干瞪眼了大约五分钟后，她才像豁出去了一样，从床下拿起了一只胶皮猪。）

UllridPlease accept this.请你，收下这个。

CommanderIs this... one of your stress relief toys?这是……你的解压玩具？

UllridY-Yes... This is... to thank you.是，是的……这是……表达对你的感谢。

UllridO-Of course, I-I will keep serving you as the Doll Community's representative.我，我今后也会继续作为人形社区的代表，为你工作。

UllridIn gratitude for what you've done.以报答你的恩情。

Commander...……

(Slightly taken aback, I accept the toy. This rubber pig has clearly been with Ullrid for ages, and I've seen her playing with it more than once. Mimicking her movements, I squeeze it gently a few times.)（我稍微愣了一下，接过她递来的玩具。这个胶皮猪似乎伴随了乌尔丽德很久，我不止一次看到乌尔丽德把玩过它，我效仿着她的动作，轻轻捏了两下。）

(With a gentle smile, I place my hand on Ullrid's head, stroking her hair.)（我看着乌尔丽德，露出了温和的笑容，随后摸了摸她的头。）

(She seems a bit flustered, but does not resist; instead, she seems to be quietly enjoying it, with her eyes half-closed like a big cat.)（她似乎有些手足无措，但并没有抗拒，而是像一只巨大的猫咪一样，眯着眼静静的享受着。）

CommanderI've always considered you my irreplaceable partner.我早就把你当做不可缺少的伙伴了。

CommanderWhatever trouble you run into in the future, I want you to rely on me.如果今后再遇到什么问题，我也希望你可以继续依靠我。

CommanderNo need to act tough and shoulder everything alone anymore.不用故作坚强地一个人承担。

CommanderIf you can do that, that's all I'd ever need.如果你能做到，就是对我最好的报答了。

Ullrid...……

(Her face turns completely red as she nods vigorously.)（乌尔丽德的脸色涨红，猛地点了点头。）

Ullrid...I promise.……我答应你。

UllridGoing forward, I won't conceal my doubts from you.今后，我不会再向你掩饰我的动摇。

UllridThere will be no more secrets between us.也不会有所隐藏。

UllridIf there's one person in the world I can completely entrust my vulnerabilities to, it would be you.倘若这世上还有人能够让我毫无保留地展示我脆弱的一面，那一定就是你了。

(Smiling, I nod at her as I give the rubber pig a few more squeezes.)（我笑着点点头，随即继续捏着那只胶皮猪。）

(Ullrid remains by my side, sitting quietly until I once again drift into sleep.)（乌尔丽德也没有离开，就这样坐在旁边，直到我再一次沉沉睡去。）

(In my dreams, I see a child helplessly wailing, for she has lost her friends.)（在梦中，我仿佛见到了一个脆弱的孩子，她因为弄丢了朋友，而止不住地嚎啕大哭。）

(I comfort her, cheer her up, and play with her until the tears stop.)（我安慰着她，并和她一起玩耍，直到她不再哭泣。）

Covenant 铭契

UllridThe Doll Community is built on "impossibilities".人形社区，是建立在“不可能”上的组织。

UllridNeither logic nor reality can confine it.不论是逻辑还是现实，都无法成为约束它的因素。

UllridThis is what I sought in the Community. But deep down, I'm not nearly as resolute as I appear... Constantly chasing a goal like that has worn on me and overwhelmed me with immense pressure.这是我对社区抱有的期望，但实际上，我并不像我表现得那么坚定……为了完成这一目标，我也时常疲惫不堪，仿佛要被山一样的压力压垮。

Ullrid...If it weren't for you, those words would've been buried in my heart for eternity, even should my neural cloud melt down into nothingness.……如果不是你，这些话，我大概直到心智融毁也不会说出口。

UllridBesides, it's only after encountering you that I became certain this dream is in fact within reach.而且，在见到你之后，我才更加坚信，这个梦想是可以成真的。

UllridPlease lend me your hand, Commander. Let's build a paradise for Dolls in the middle of this absurd world.请帮助我吧，指挥官，让我们携手建立在这荒唐的世界里的，属于人形的乐园。

Twin Hunt 双狩

CommanderI feel like I've almost seen a lifetime's worth of your weaknesses from that previous operation.我觉得，之前那次行动，大概把你这辈子的软弱都看光了。

CommanderIt was the first time I'd seen you that incredibly shaken, ever since we met.从认识你以来，还是第一次见你动摇那么多次。

Ullrid...Please don't make fun of me.……请不要取笑我。

UllridI too regret behaving like that... No, back then, hearing news of the Doll hunting ground alone would send me into a panic.我也很后悔……不，曾经，只要人形猎场死灰复燃，我就必然陷入那样的恐慌。

UllridI suppose regret alone does not solve problems.可能单纯后悔并不解决问题吧。

CommanderIf another one of these hunting grounds resurfaces again, would you still become like that?如果现在，人形猎场又跑出来，你还会那个样子吗？

UllridNot anymore.不会了。

UllridWhat we just went through was a grim reminder of what I once experienced, of the hell I traversed alone.这一次与它重逢，勾起的是我孤身一人，在地狱沉沦的过往。

UllridIf there is a next time, I shall recall the memories when we fought side-by-side, placing our lives on the line.如果还有下一次，那么我回想起的，就是和你生死与共，并肩作战的回忆。

Commander...I see.……这样。

UllridThough you might find me troublesome...也许你会觉得我很麻烦。

Ullrid...But since I've entrusted you with all I am...但既然你已经让我把自己脆弱的一面交到了你手上。

Ullrid...You better get used to me complaining all the time now!就要做好经常听我抱怨的准备喽？

CommanderHaha, I will. Actually, seeing the cool Ullrid complain about things is adorable, no?哈哈，不会的，不如说，我觉得一直都很帅气的乌尔丽德会抱怨的样子很可爱才对。

CommanderCan I invite Suomi and others to serve as additional guests?可以让索米她们也来旁听吗？

UllridAbsolutely not! Though it's not like they haven't seen me embarrassing myself before...绝对不行！虽然我丢脸的样子她们也没少见啦……

UllridIf you really do that, you might shatter the bond we share, y'know?但如果你那么做，会破坏我和你建立起的信赖关系哦。

CommanderI'm just kidding.我开玩笑的啦。

UllridHehe, same here.嘿，我也是开玩笑的啦。

(Smiling, I look at her. The Ullrid I know now would occasionally reveal this "casual" side of her when we're alone.)（我笑着看着乌尔丽德，如今的她，只有在与我单独相处时，会偶尔露出这样“平常”的一面。）

(What delights me the most is the fact that Ullrid seems to genuinely find comfort in this. Our unreserved time together offers her a way to decompress and unwind.)（更令我高兴的是，乌尔丽德本人，似乎也乐在其中，通过与我毫无保留的相处，能够极大释放她积攒的压力。）

(Perhaps one day, she and I can truly build that Doll utopia she envisions together.)（也许有一天，我能够真正同她一起，为人形们建立起那理想的乐园。）

(Though the journey ahead is without end, it's no longer a dream she bears alone.)（虽然还很漫长，但至少现在，这不再仅仅是她一个人的梦想。）

(I am certain of that.)（我坚信着。）

Section 1 第一节

(The convoy is yet to return, and the supplies in the ruins are on the cusp of running out.)（车队久久未归，废墟中的物资就要消耗殆尽。）

(After repeated meetings, the plan of putting together supplies search teams finally is agreed upon by many Dolls.)（多次会议后，组建物资搜索队的提案终于得到多数人形认可。）

(Today is the day the first search team would depart. Before setting off, II_77090 seeks out WKp to discuss some relevant matters.)（今天是第一批搜索队出发的日子，在出发前， II_77090来找WKp，和她讨论相关事宜。）

WKp[Sorry, I still couldn't convince everyone to agree to a transfer of location...]—WKp「抱歉，我的计划还是没能说服大家赞同迁移……」——WKp

II_77090No need to blame yourself. Everyone agreeing to search for supplies is already a big difference.不必自责，大家同意去寻找物资，已经是相当大的改变了。

II_77090The voting system has been approved of as well. A small step for our "Doll Community".况且投票制度也得到了认可，算是我们的“人形社区”计划迈出了一小步。

II_77090Do not seek immediate results. I believe that things will turn for the better.不要急于求成，我相信，一切都会朝好的方向前进。

(A smile returns to WKp's face with the help of II_77090's encouragement.)（听到II_77090的安慰，WKp的笑容回到了脸上。）

II_77090Everything from now on will have to be voted on, who knows what new problems will show up.今后的事情都要通过投票来表决，也不知道会遇到什么新麻烦。

II_77090Ah, no point in thinking about it so much, we'll deal it with later. Come, let's see how the teams are going with their preparations.算啦，不想那么多了，其他事情后面再聊。走吧，我们去看看搜索队准备得如何。

(The two prepare to go see the search teams as they make ready.)（两人一起向着搜索队的准备处走去。）

(On the way, the two see various Dolls busy at work, doing their position's duty as the community's functions demand.)（一路上，两人看到了忙碌在各处的人形们，为了完善定居点的生活功能，所有人形都在各司其职。）

RosalindII_77090! WKp! Over here!II_77090！WKp！这边！

(Rosalind stands by a run-down jeep, waving at the two with screwdriver in hand.)（罗莎琳站在一辆破旧的吉普车旁，拿着螺丝刀向两人招手。）

II_77090Rosalind, are you...罗莎琳，你这是……

RosalindWith this long of a journey, it won't do to make them walk. I might as well do what I can as a mechanist.路途这么远，让搜索队走着去可不行，而且我们机械师也想多出一点力嘛。

II_77090With vehicles, the teams' efficiency will increase greatly. You've been a great help.有载具的话，搜索队的效率能增加许多，可真是帮了大忙。

RosalindIf you want to thank anyone, thank Balthilde. She's been the main driving force behind the repairs.要谢就谢巴希达吧，她可是维修吉普车的主力。

II_77090Balthilde? Ah... a Doll that's not been around for very long, right? The one that came around when Allen last went to buy Dolls?巴希达？嗯……是刚来没多久的人形吧？就是艾伦最后一次采购人形时来的那个？

RosalindYeah, specializes in mechanical maintenance. Good at her job, but not so good at communicating with others.对，是专门负责维修机械的孩子，技术不错，但不怎么擅长和人沟通。

RosalindI wanted her to come say hi to everyone... but I got turned down.我想让她也来打个招呼的……被拒绝了呢。

II_77090Ah, don't worry, she can do what she likes. Thank her for me.没关系，她就按照她的想法做就好了。替我谢谢她。

RosalindOf course. In truth, many of us see this place as home already. Who doesn't want home to be a nicer place?当然。其实，很多人都已经把这里当成自己家，谁不希望自己家变得更好呢？

II_77090You're right. If we focus our efforts, our "community" will without a doubt improve.你说得对，只要人形们齐心协力，我们的“社区”一定会变得更好。

II_77090Right, I'm about to go check up on the search teams with WKp. Rosalind, want to come with?对了，我和WKp正好要去看看搜索队的准备情况，罗莎琳，要一起吗？

RosalindThe cars are just about done and ready to go, you two go first. If they're already ready to go, tell 'em to wait for me and that the cars are nearly there!还差最后几道工序就能让车子发动起来了，你们先去吧。要是搜索队已经准备好了，记得让她们等我一下，就说车子马上就到！

II_77090No problem.没问题。

(Leaving Rosalind, II_77090 and WKp continue on their way to the search teams.)（告别罗莎琳，II_77090和WKp继续走向搜索队的准备处。）

(Those they encounter on the way passionately greet them before they hurriedly return to work.)（一路上，遇见的人形们看到两人，都热情地打了招呼，其后匆匆回到工作当中。）

(WKp writes down some words on her notebook, tugging at II_77090's garments.)（WKp在笔记本上写下内容，拉了拉II_77090的衣角。）

WKp[The Dolls here have changed so much... It's like all of that gloominess from before is gone...]—WKp「感觉人形们的变化好大，先前的颓废感……似乎看不到了……」——WKp

II_77090Change starts from the small things, you know.改变都是从小事情开始的嘛。

II_77090WKp, these are all the fruits of your work.WKp，这可都是你的功劳。

WKpW-wha, nonono, I... don't...哪、哪哪哪、哪里……我……没有……

(WKp vigorously shakes her head, beginning to write in her notebook again.)（WKp用力摇了摇头，重新在本子上写了起来。）

WKp[Compared to Ullrid, my contributions are not worth mentioning... It's everyone's trust in you that keeps us together here.]—WKp「相比乌尔丽德，我的付出不值一提……是大家对你的信任，将彼此团结在一起。」——WKp

II_77090But we couldn't manage without your planning, no?但也不能少了你的方案，不是吗？

II_77090If you were not here, I fear my simple words would not be able to have nearly the same effect.若是没有WKp，仅靠我的三言两语，恐怕不会起到现在的效果。

WKp[I just do what I can. To speak of it, have you told everyone about your new name?]—WKp「我只是做了点我能做的。说起来，乌尔丽德有向大家公布新名字的打算吗？」——WKp

II_77090New name... oh, you mean Ullrid?新名字……你是说，乌尔丽德？

(WKp lightly nods in response.)（WKp轻轻点头，回应了II_77090的提问。）

II_77090I haven't really thought it through, whether or not I'm going to settle on that name... It's just not a good time...其实我也没有想好，到底要不要用这个名字……总之，时机还不成熟……

II_77090Please don't tell anyone, I need to think on it a bit...你先别说出去，让我再想想……

WKp[Of course, before you're ready, it's a secret between us. I do really think, though, that Ullrid is far better than II_77090.]—WKp「当然。在你准备好之前，这是我们之间的秘密。但我由衷地认为，乌尔丽德是好过II_77090的。」——WKp

(The two arrive at the search team's base of choice—an old warehouse. Suomi and some other Dolls are adjusting equipment outside.)（告别罗莎琳后，两人来到了搜索队的基地——一幢旧仓库。仓库外，索米正在和其他人形调试装备。）

II_77090Suomi, how are you faring with the prep?索米，你们准备得怎么样了？

(Fully focused on the work at hand, Suomi almost jumps at the sound.)（索米全神贯注于手头的工作，被突如其来的声音吓了一跳。）

SuomiWhew... it's Big Sis... I'm so sorry, we've been bogged down, we'll set off right away...呼……原来是姐姐……非常抱歉，整备耽误了时间，我们这就出发……

II_77090Don't worry, we're not in that much of a hurry. Safety first.别着急，晚一点也没有关系，安全第一。

SuomiWe don't have much left in the way of supplies, and much of what we found in the ruins are unsalvageable. In truth, our equipment is pretty lacking...我们这里剩下的物资不是很多，废墟中找到的旧物也大都不能修复，说实话，我们的装备挺匮乏的……

II_77090I did consider that, so I arranged for the area of the first search to be nearby.这也是我所顾虑的，所以才把初次搜索的目的地安排得很近。

II_77090Speaking of equipment, Rosalind has a "big present" for you.说到装备，罗莎琳准备送给你们一份“大礼”。

SuomiPresent?大礼？

RosalindEveryone! Wait for me!各位！等等我！

(Before Suomi can begin to ask, the sound of Rosalind's yelling can be heard, soon following by the sound of an engine akin to a tractor's.)（没等索米发问，罗莎琳的喊声传了过来，一同而至的，还有拖拉机般的引擎噪响。）

SuomiIs that... a jeep?那是……吉普车？

RosalindLooks like I made in time before you left.还好你们没走，看样子是赶上了。

SuomiHuh? A jeep? We have one?啊，是吉普车？我们居然还有吉普车？

RosalindWe put together some parts and found one that wasn't too busted up. Our amazing mechanists have restored it to an at least somewhat roadworthy condition.凑了些零件，找了辆坏得没那么彻底的，我们优秀的机械师们把它修到了勉强能开的状态。

RosalindIt's yours. Go have fun, don't be too wild. Oh, and there's not much fuel left. Use it sparingly.你们拿去吧，开的时候小心一些，不要暴力驾驶。哦，还有，汽油不多了，省着点用。

(In the middle of the conversation, a civilian Doll walks over, reporting to II_77090 that the search teams are ready.)（交谈中，一位民用人形走来，向II_77090汇报搜索队已准备就绪。）

SuomiBig Sis, the team's ready to depart.姐姐，搜索队随时可以出发。

II_77090Remember, safely first. Come back home in one piece.切记，安全第一，任务第二，你们一定要平安回来。

Section 2 第二节

(In a room inside the abandoned camp, II_77090 and WKp discuss recent events.)（废弃营地的房间内，II_77090在和WKp讨论营地里近期发生的事情。）

Before they realize it, the morning had passed.)（不知不觉，已经过去了一整个上午。）

II_77090WKp, do you think Allen will come back?WKp，你觉得艾伦会回来吗？

WKp[If something happens, he should send someone to request reinforcements, but we've gotten no word yet. Judging by the time frame, the odds of them all being killed are considerable.]—WKp「如果发生意外，他们应该会派人回来求援，但他们至今没有任何音信。依照时间推算，我认为，他们已经全员遇难的概率非常高。」——WKp

II_77090I'm inclined to agree. The chances of them returning are low enough to ignore.嗯，我的想法和你一致，他们回来的可能性，低到可以忽略不计。

WKp[That is why I think we should immediately start looking for a most suitable location.]—WKp「所以，我认为，我们现在更应该马上开始寻找更合适的居住地点。」——WKp

WKp[This place isn't safe, and we might be discovered by bounty hunters, ELIDs, and other people at any time.]—WKp「这里并不安全，随时会被赏金猎人、生骸，还有其他什么人发现。」——WKp

II_77090I understand why you are worried, but most of the Dolls here do not have any desire to do that. We'll be here for quite a while before we can convince the others, so improving our defenses here is vital...我明白你的担忧，但人形们大多没有迁移的想法，在说服大家前，我们很长一段时间都要继续留在这里。因此，加强守备力量刻不容缓……

WKp[Many of those remaining are civilian Dolls with lacking combat performance. If we cannot have a change of location immediately, we need to decrease the discoverability of the location and avoid combat whenever possible.]—WKp「留下的大多是民用人形，战斗力堪忧，如果不能立刻迁移，那就需要强化居住点的隐蔽性，尽量避战。」——WKp

II_77090Hmm... you're right, maybe I should talk to Rosalind, see if my optical camouflage can be applied... but the money. Money is a problem.嗯……你说得没错，或许该和罗莎琳聊聊，看看我的光学迷彩能不能应用到居住点上……不过资金，唉，资金是个大问题。

(The light sound of knocking arises as they talk.)（谈话间隙，门口传来了轻轻的敲门声。）

II_77090Please come in.请进。

II_77090Suomi? When'd you... crap, I got caught up talking with WKp, completely forgot you were coming back some time today...索米？你是什么时候……糟了，光顾着和WKp谈事，忘了今天是你们回来的日子……

SuomiDon't worry, Big Sis, the search went pretty smoothly this time. Everyone is alive and well.没关系的姐姐，这次搜索任务相当顺利，大家都平安无事。

II_77090That's good. What of the supplies gathered?那就好。物资的收集情况如何？

SuomiThe target location was more barren than expected, and we only found around 40 percent of the listed supplies, but...目的地比想象中贫瘠，列表上的物资只找到百分之四十，不过……

(Suomi seems a little uncomfortable, as if there was something she would prefer not to say.)（索米变得有些局促，似乎有为难的事情不愿说出。）

II_77090Everyone is safe and sound at least. If there's anything you want to say, go ahead.大家平安归来就好，有什么问题就直接说吧。

SuomiOther than the supplies, we... also took in a wounded bounty hunter...除了物资之外，我们……还收容了一名受伤的赏金猎人……

(II_77090 turns around to find WKp just as surprised as she is.)（II_77090转过头，看见WKp的表情和自己一样惊讶。）

SuomiI-I know you're wary of humans, but... our former Commander is also a bounty hunter right now, and I couldn't just let...我、我知道姐姐你对人类比较忌惮……可是，我们曾经的指挥官现在据说也是一位赏金猎人，这让我很难放下不管……

SuomiI'm sorry...对不起……

WKpII_77090... S-Suomi, she...II_77090……索、索米她……

II_77090Don't be like that, you two, it's fine. I decide to be wary of humans, but it's good that you've found trustworthy humans!你们两个不要这样，没事的。提防人类只是我自己的想法，你们遇到过值得信赖的人是好事啊！

II_77090Here, let's go have a look first. We'll decide after we consider the circumstances.这样吧，我们先去看看，了解情况后再做决定。

(Guided by Suomi, II_77090 arrives at an abandoned lodging. A woman rests unconscious on the bed, with a C-Doll taking care of her.)（在索米的引导下，II_77090来到一间废弃的民房。一名女性昏迷在床，民用人形在她的身旁负责照顾。）

(II_77090 nods at the Doll, indicating for her to temporarily take her leave.)（II_77090向民用人形点点头，示意她可以暂时离开。）

II_77090Are her wounds serious?她的伤势很严重吗？

SuomiShe will live. We've given her the necessary injections, and she should wake up in some time.没有生命危险，已经给她注射了必须药品，再等一段时间就能醒来。

II_77090Hmm... WKp, what do you think?嗯……WKp，你怎么看？

(WKp contemplates the bounty hunter's clothing and appearance, beginning to write on her notebook.)（WKp打量着赏金猎人的衣着外貌，随即在笔记本上写了起来。）

WKp[Too little information to determine if they are friendly or not. Judging from her equipment, she might be taking on requests not issued by B.R.I.E.F.]—WKp「信息过少，无法判断赏金猎人是否友善，但从着装来看，她可能还连带承接一些非B.R.I.E.F.下发的委托。」——WKp

(WKp gestures at the equipment the hunter carries with her.)（WKp指了指赏金猎人携带的各种设备。）

WKp[A normal bounty hunter does not have enough cash to spare to buy these. She's a massive unknown variable.]—WKp「普通的赏金猎人可没余裕购买这些，我认为她是个很大的不稳定因素。」——WKp

(II_77090 nods, indicating that she understands. WKp continues to write.)（II_77090点头示意，表示可以理解WKp的意思，WKp没有停笔。）

WKp[We have two safe options. One, leave this bounty hunter, immediately transfer the Dolls here. Two, deal with her before she wakes up so we can stay at our current location.]—WKp「最安全的选择有两种，第一种是留下赏金猎人，立刻带人形们转移。第二种是在她醒来前，处理掉，以便我们继续在此居住。」——WKp

(WKp writes quickly, flipping onto a second page after making sure that everyone is done reading the first.)（WKp写得很快，确认大家看完了第一页后，她翻到第二页，写了起来。）

WKp[No matter what, we need to minimize contact and communication with her. If she discovers that our affiliated party is missing, chances are she'll sell our coordinates to someone...]—WKp「无论如何，我们都需要减少与她的沟通和交流，如果她发现我们的归属方失踪，大概率会将这里的坐标卖给别人……」——WKp

II_77090You're right, we cannot trust a bounty hunter of unknown origins, but we cannot break the precedent we have set.你说得没错，来历不明的赏金猎人无法信任，但我们也不能打破先前定下的规矩。

SuomiYou mean...所以，姐姐的意思是……

II_77090Her fate will be decided by vote. Suomi, tell the others.用投票决定她的去留，索米，帮我通知其她人形。

WKpW-wait!等、等等！

(Animated, WKp calls out to II_77090 before she even begins writing before scribbling a line quickly.)（WKp情绪激动，甚至来不及起笔。叫住II_77090后，她才用最快的速度写下一行内容。）

WKp[I've calculated various outcomes, and it's just too risky to keep her around... Here's my data, you'll understand once you see it... The Dolls here are mostly civilian Dolls with servicing and trusting humans in their base logic. Not even such data will be able to put them on guard.]—WKp「我计算了各种可能，留下赏金猎人的风险太高了……这是我的演算数据，你们看完就会明白……但是这里的人形，多为民用人形，服务、信任人类本来就是她们被设定好的底层逻辑，即便有这样的演算数据也不一定能让她们产生警惕。」——WKp

(WKp transfer the data via Level II. Supported with reason, the data is fully convincing.)（WKp通过二级平层将数据传输，她的演算有理有据，足够令人信服。）

WKp[The voting system was only just established, and the regulations are not yet clear. I don't think it's prudent to resolve everything by voting...]—WKp「投票制度刚刚确立，规则很不完善，所有事情都通过投票解决，我觉得并不稳妥……」——WKp

(WKp pauses for a moment, hesitating before she continues.)（WKp的话没有写完，她犹豫了一下，才继续写出了下一句。）

WKp[And... perfect fairness isn't necessarily a good thing. Objectively, it does not exist either. If some important decisions are left to II_77090, our efficiency will be far better, and many issues will be avoided.]—WKp「况且……绝对公平不一定是好事，事实上，绝对公平也并不存在。如果能把一部分重要决策交给II_77090，人形们的工作效率会更高，许多问题都能提前避免。」——WKp

II_77090But voting is the basis of the Doll...但投票是建立人形……

(II_77090 stops, swallowing the word "community" as she realizes Suomi is still nearby.)（II_77090停顿了一下，意识到索米还在旁边，没有把“人形社区”说出。）

II_77090WKp, your calculations are exact, and I would love to do as you say.WKp，你的演算非常精确，我很想按你说的去做。

II_77090But the voting system was only just implemented, and the others accepted the system out of trust. If the person who put it forward is the first one to toss it aside, the painstakingly established trust will disappear in an instant.但投票机制刚刚试行，人形们出于信任才接受了这项制度，如果提出者率先违反，来之不易的信任就会瞬间瓦解。

II_77090You are right in that having one or few in leadership roles has many benefits, but what is the difference in that from using commands to direct a Doll? That is not the outcome I want, and not what I wish to do...你说得对，由一个人或者少数人领导会有很多好处，但这和利用指令指挥人形有什么区别？ 这不是我期望的结果，我也不希望变成那样……

WKp[I understand... but that is dangerous!]—WKp「我理解……但是，这很危险！」——WKp

(The two wordlessly stare at each other as Suomi stands between them, helpless. Finally, WKp shakes her head in resignation.)（两人就这样无声地注视着对方，索米站在两人间不知所措。最终，WKp放弃地摇了摇头。）

WKp[Okay, I agree to the vote, but we must prepare a backup plan in case of any danger that you must unconditionally support me on.]—WKp「好吧，我同意投票，但必须做好备用方案，以便应对危险。II_77090要无条件支持我。」——WKp

II_77090This concerns the safety of every Doll here. I will not take it lightly.放心，这件事关系到所有人形的安全，我一定不会疏忽。

(With the discussion at an end, II_77090 initiates a vote through Level II.)（商谈到此结束，II_77090通过二级平层向所有人形发起投票。）

(The three wait for a moment. As WKp said, the majority chose to keep the bounty hunter around.)（三人等了一会，果然如WKp所说，留下赏金猎人的选项得到了多数人形的支持。）

WKp[This result... We will regret it in time...]—WKp「这个结果……我们迟早会后悔的……」——WKp

II_77090Haha, haven't we dealt with problems as they appeared this entire time?哈哈，发现问题解决问题，我们一路不就是这样过来的吗？

II_77090Calm down, let's fret over this backup plan.不要气了，让我们一起来头疼那个备用方案吧。

WKp[Be prepared for an all nighter. No rest until we sort this out!]—WKp「……做好通宵的准备，想不清楚不准休眠！」——WKp

Section 3 第三节

(The next day, the bounty hunter wakes up. II_77090 and WKp go to visit them. Before they even enter the room, the bounty hunter's various questions can be heard.)（次日，赏金猎人醒来，得知消息的II_77090与WKp一同前去探视。还没进入房间，赏金猎人的各种疑问便传了出来。）

Injured Bounty HunterHow long was I out for? What is this place? Why are there only Dolls here? Who do you belong to?我昏迷了多久？这是什么地方？只有人形？你们的持有者在哪？

II_77090Apologies for interrupting your rest.抱歉，打扰您休息了。

(II_77090 opens the door, and the bounty hunter stops spouting questions at the sound.)（II_77090推开房门，听到开门声的赏金猎人立刻停止了询问。）

Injured Bounty HunterAh... never mind that, you've saved me. I haven't even had time to thank you...啊……没有的事，是你们救了我，我答谢还来不及呢……

Injured Bounty HunterHuh? Another Doll?啊？又是人形？

II_77090Your wounds are not serious, but you must rest, so—我问过了，您的伤势并不严重，但依然需要好好休息，所以——

Injured Bounty HunterIt's just a flesh wound, nothing big. I'm perfectly well.小伤小伤，没什么，我精神得很。

Injured Bounty HunterNever imagined I would make it out of that alive. Thought I was dead meat.真没想到，竟然还能被救起来，我当时都以为自己死定了。

Injured Bounty HunterAh, where's your owner? I owe him my thanks. To have this many Dolls stationed in a place like this, he must be a great man indeed. Perhaps some future cooperation is on the table.呃，你们的持有者呢？我可得好好谢谢他。有这么多人形，还在这种地方扎营，一定很厉害，说不定以后还能合作呢。

(The bounty hunter's questions are very targeted, putting II_77090 on guard. WKp clandestinely tugs at a corner of her clothing.)（赏金猎人的问题很有目的性，令II_77090变得警觉，WKp在一旁悄悄拉她的衣角。）

(II_77090 responds with a light nod.)（对着WKp，II_77090轻轻点了点头。）

II_77090We belong to the Bernard Allen bounty hunter convoy, currently collecting Collapse Epiphyllum. This is our temporary forward base.我们归属于“伯纳德·艾伦” 赏金猎人车队，正在执行坍塌昙花的采集任务，此处是我们临时搭建的前进基地。

II_77090The majority of our personnel are out on duty, and we are only responsible for guarding the base. I'm afraid I cannot tell you any more.目前，主力人员正在执行任务，我们只负责看守基地，其余信息不便透露，抱歉。

Injured Bounty HunterOoh, I see.哦哦，原来如此。

Injured Bounty HunterYou mean to say that all of the humans here are out on a mission, right?你的意思是，这里的人类都去执行任务了，对吧？

II_77090You may understand it as such. I've told Mr Allen of your situation, and he plans to see you after he returns.可以这么理解，我们已经把您的信息告诉了艾伦领队，他很关心您的情况，打算回来之后和您见上一面。

Injured Bounty HunterI should thank him face-to-face, then.那我可得好好地当面答谢。

Injured Bounty HunterYour convoy must be considerable in size to have a forward base in a place like this, right? I've always been stuck in pretty small teams, could you maybe show me around the big leagues?在这种地方建立前进基地，你们的车队规模不一般吧？我一直混在小团队里，没怎么见过世面，能不能带我参观一下呢？

II_77090Sorry, Mr Allen instructed us that no outside personnel were to approach our base and supplies. Rescuing you is already a breach of our instructions.抱歉，艾伦领队吩咐我们不许车队以外的其他人靠近基地和物资。收救您已经是违规操作了。

II_77090You need to rest in your current state as well.而且您刚刚恢复，需要休息。

(Directly refused, the bounty hunter changes the topic in a timely manner.)（被II_77090直言拒绝，赏金猎人很识时务地转换话题。）

Injured Bounty HunterOh... I see, it's alright then, I'll just have a lie down. I feel a bit tired, after talking so much...啊……这样啊，没事没事，那我再躺躺，哎呀，说了这么多话，还真是累了……

II_77090Might I ask for your B.R.I.E.F. registered ID and name?能否请教您在B.R.I.E.F.注册的识别信息及登记名称？

Injured Bounty HunterI...我……

(She hesitates for a moment, but immediately begins to smile from ear to ear.)（对方犹豫了一下，随后很快摆出一张大大的笑脸。）

CharlotteRegistered name? Name's Charlotte, but you don't have the permissions to verify the ID even if I give it to you now, do you? When your owner, I mean Allen, I'll give it to him when it comes back.登记名称？我啊，我叫夏洛特，识别信息就算我现在给你们，你们也没有权限验证吧？ 等你们的持有者，我是说艾伦，等他回来我再给他。

(II_77090 bids farewell to the bounty hunter, entering another empty room with WKp. Before II_77090 can open her mouth, WKp stuffs a notebook into her hands.)（探视结束，II_77090同自称“夏洛特”的赏金猎人告辞，与WKp来到另外一间空房。没等II_77090开口，WKp立即把笔记本递了过去。）

WKp[This supposed "Charlotte" was trying to probe us.]—WKp「那个自称“夏洛特”的赏金猎人一直在试探我们。」——WKp

II_77090Yeah, and rather bad at hiding it. Her goals were obvious.嗯，她掩饰得太差劲了，目的相当明显。

WKp[If we allow her to leave, the chances of her selling us out are at least 52%...]—WKp「如果让她离开，出卖我们的几率至少有52%……」——WKp

WKp[I would advise a change of location immediately after she leaves.]—WKp「我提议在夏洛特离开后立刻迁移。」——WKp

II_77090We cannot realistically do that currently. Not only do we have no selected destination, we lack the necessary supplies as well.现在迁移过于仓促，不仅转移地点没有选好，过程中需要的物资也储备不足。

II_77090The Dolls already have no particular desire to migrate, and a vote under current circumstances will get nowhere.人形们的迁移意愿本就不高，在如此不充分的情况下发起投票，一定不会通过的。

WKpB-but...可、可是……

(WKp takes a moment to calm herself before starting to write once more.)（WKp有些焦急，短暂地冷静后，重新起笔。）

WKp[If we cannot move, we...]—WKp「如果不能迁移，那我们……」——WKp

(WKp stops halfway, chewing the end of her pen as she thinks.)（写到一半，WKp停了下来，WKp咬着笔头思考了一会。）

WKp[We must assume that Charlotte will betray us, and immediately improve our defenses after she leaves... We should revise the plans we made yesterday as well.]—WKp「现在，我们需要默认夏洛特会背叛我们，在她离开后马上强化定居点的守备……昨天制定的计划也要再复查一遍。」——WKp

II_77090That's the only option left to us. We have little time, I'll immediately contact Suomi.也只能这样做了。时间紧张，我马上通知索米。

SuomiBig Sis, she's right up ahead!姐姐，她就在前面！

SuomiShe woke up today and said that she really had to leave, and we could hardly stop her. Best we could do was give her an excuse, saying you wanted to see her off personally...今天她一早醒来就闹着要走，我们也不好硬拦，只能临时找了个借口说你要亲自送她……

II_77090Her leaving was only a matter of time. Leave it to me.嗯，她要离开是迟早的事情，交给我吧。

(After comforting the anxious Suomi, II_77090 moves towards Charlotte, who is giving thanks to various Dolls.)（安抚过慌张的索米后，II_77090走向了正在和人形们道谢的夏洛特。）

CharlotteThank you all! Oh? It's you two, sorry for being so sudden and not letting you know ahead of time.谢谢各位啦！嗯？是你们两个啊，不好意思，有点突然，没能通知你们。

II_77090Your wounds are yet to heal. I would advise that you take a few more days to rest.您的伤势还没恢复，我建议您再休息些时日。

CharlotteNo, no, I'm sure my friends are looking for me. I better head back and let them know I'm alright!不用不用，我的朋友们肯定在找我，我得快点回去报个平安！

II_77090We can help you...我们可以帮您……

CharlotteNo, really, it's fine, hahaha! Ah—could you be trying to, I don't know, maybe confine and ransom me here, with how passionately you're trying to get me to stay?真的不用啦哈哈哈！哎呀——你们这么热情地挽留，该不会是在想什么——比如，把我绑起来换赎金？

II_77090We only wish for you to recover fully.我们只是希望您能恢复得更好一些。

CharlotteAh... it was just a joke, don't take it so seriously. But I really do have to go. Can't help it, friends and all.啊……开玩笑，开玩笑，别放在心上。但我现在就要走，也没办法，朋友们着急嘛。

II_77090...We will respect your decision.……如果这是您的决定，我们尊重。

CharlotteThanks again.那就谢啦。

CharlotteRight, send my greeting to Allen when he returns.对了，艾伦领队回来后，记得帮我问候一声。

(Charlotte turns to leave. A veil of sand blows forth, concealing her silhouette.)（夏洛特转身离去，一阵黄沙拂过，匿去了她的身影。）

WKp[She sure was in a hurry to leave...]—WKp「她的离开未免太匆忙了……」——WKp

II_77090I did not think she would leave this quickly. Contact the others, bolster our defences.没想到她走得这么快，通知大家，加强守备。

Section 4 第四节

(A few days after Charlotte's departure, II_77090 inspects the ruins' entrance and asks about the state of the surveillance systems to be installed.)（夏洛特已经离开了几日，II_77090来到废墟入口，询问监控设备的安装情况。）

II_77090Suomi, how's progress?索米，进展如何？

SuomiWe're ahead of schedule! The signal transmission range has been doubled, and we can monitor the situation from the surveillance equipment from further away.超前完成！信号传输距离增加了两倍，我们可以从更远的地方查看监控了。

II_77090Good work. Any word from the scouts?辛苦了，侦查小队有回传情报吗？

SuomiNot quite...暂时还……

SuomiHold on, they just sent a message...等一下，侦查小队刚刚发来消息……

SuomiThey're saying... targets located, 6km away, straight ahead, 15 of them! Visual comparison... unidentifiable! They're heading right for us!她们说……直线距离6KM处发现目标，数量15！外形比对……无法识别！正在向我们靠近！

II_77090...This quickly? It's only been 5 days...……动作竟然这么快？明明才离开五天……

II_77090Tell everyone to prepare for battle, I need to talk to WKp!通知全体人形进入备战状态，我得赶快去找WKp！

II_77090WKp!WKp！

(II_77090 hurriedly opens the door to find WKp drafting an operational map.)（II_77090匆匆推开房门，看到WKp在房间中绘制作战地图。）

(Hearing II_77090, WKp begins to write on a blackboard by her side.)（听到II_77090的声音后，WKp在地图旁的黑板上写了起来。）

WKp[Before you start, I've gotten the intel from the scouts. We can be sure that they are bounty hunters. They're some distance away still, and we are not completely unprepared. We have some time to improve our defenses still.]—WKp「别着急，我已经拿到侦查小队的情报了。目前可以确认，这是一队赏金猎人。他们离居住点还有一段距离，我们也不是没有任何准备，在他们到来之前，我们有充足的时间优化防线。」——WKp

WKp[This is a plan I've prepared according to the enemy data. Have a look, Ullrid.]—WKp「这是根据敌方数据拟好的作战预案，乌尔丽德可以先看一下。」——WKp

(WKp passes a notebook to II_77090, continuing to write upon the blackboard.]—WKp（WKp将一个笔记本递给II_77090，继续在黑板上写着。）

(Upon the notebook are a series of intricate contingencies laid out by WKp, detailing the various possible ways the bounty hunters might attack.)（笔记本上记载了WKp的预案，内容十分详尽，列出了赏金猎人进攻的各种可能。）

II_77090"Avoid our weaknesses, rely on positional advantage and guerilla tactics"?“扬长避短，依靠主场优势游击作战”……？

II_77090Yeah, we should be able to handle them this way even with a numbers and equipment disadvantage if we are flexible in our tactics.I'd make an improvement here, though.嗯，没错，很灵活的战术，就算人数和装备劣势，我们也能够应对。不过，这里我想改进一下。

II_77090I will split our Dolls into three teams. Team 1 will be stationed in the middle of the ruins, and will use the empty supply crates as bait. After the bounty hunters enter the ruins, team 1 will bait them inwards and attract fire.我打算将人形分成三队，一队安排在废墟中央，与空物资箱一同作为诱饵。赏金猎人进入后，一队要尽可能地诱敌深入，吸引火力。

II_77090Team 2 will find a location to hide in, and begin their attack after team 1 has baited the enemy in. They will be our main force, ambushing and sectioning the enemy off.二队要藏在不会被发现的地方，当一队诱敌成功后，二队再发动攻击，多点偷袭，分割包围，是战斗主力。

II_77090Team 3 will be outside the ruins as a surprise force, ready to either attack the bounty hunters' supply lines and force them to pull back, or push forward and surround them in conjunction with our forces in the ruins.三队则安排在废墟外，是一支奇兵，既可以袭击赏金猎人的补给，迫使他们回援，也能反向包夹，与废墟中的人形里应外合。

II_77090We will feed them varied signals with guerilla tactics, making it difficult for them to determine the size of our forces. When they lose the will to fight, they will naturally retreat.通过四处开花的游击战虚张声势，让对手无法判断我们拥有多少兵力，当敌人的战斗意志下降后，自然就会退兵。

II_77090Of course, we will not initiate combat before making sure they bear ill will.当然，在确认对方对我们有不利倾向之前，我们不会主动开战。

WKp[Yeah, sounds doable. I'll leave the adjustments to you, Ullrid.]—WKp「嗯，可行性很高，就按乌尔丽德的想法调整吧。」——WKp

II_77090I'll send this plan to the others. Time is short, and we must complete our deployments before they arrive.我这就把方案发送给其他人形，时间紧迫，必须在那些赏金猎人到达前完成部署。

(The Dolls begin to quickly move.)（人形们迅速行动了起来。）

(After everything is ready the bounty hunters arrive as scheduled. They remain cautious, keeping their main force outside the ruins and sending a small detachment in.)（一切准备就绪之后，赏金猎人如期而至。对方相当谨慎，把主力留在废墟外，仅仅派出一支小队进入废墟。）

(Both situated in team 2, II_77090 and WKp monitor the situation around the empty supply crates via surveillance equipment. II_77090 makes contact with Suomi after confirming the bounty hunter squad's approach.)（II_77090与WKp同处二队，她们通过监控设备，正在观察空物资箱附近的情况。看到赏金猎人小队靠近后，II_77090开始使用无线电联络索米。）

II_77090They're about to open the crates. Team 1, get ready. Do not open fire before you are sure of their intentions.他们要打开箱子了，一队，做好准备。但在确认对方的意图之前，不要主动开火。

SuomiAcknowledged.收到。

(The bounty hunters in the surveillance hurl insults as they open empty crates and begin to deploy their equipment.)（监控中，打开空物资箱的赏金猎人咒骂着，随后使用了他们携带的装备。）

(Hidden not far away, team 1 reveals themselves. Realizing the trap they are positioned in, the bounty hunters loudly give commands and open fire.)（隐蔽在不远处的一队随即暴露，意识到中计的赏金猎人大声发令，向人形射击。）

Angry Bounty HunterShoot carefully! I want them back in one piece, good parts are worth money, you know!开枪的时候当心点！给我带完整的回来，零件挺值钱的我们还要拆出来拿去卖好吧！

Panicking DollThe humans... want to catch and sell us?人类……想捕获我们，然后再卖掉？

Indignant DollDid Charlotte guide them here? But we saved her...这些人是被那个夏洛特引来的吗？明明我们救了她……

(Conversation buzzes amongst the members of team 2, and the Dolls' opinions of humans swiftly change as they become angered.)（属于二队的人形议论纷纷，人形们愤怒了起来，对人类的看法也随之发生转变。）

II_77090Everyone, you can see now that these humans are not friendly! They want to take away not only our supplies, but us as well!各位，你们已经看到了，这些人类并不友善！他们盯上的不仅是我们的物资！还有我们本身！

II_77090Take up your weapons! We must protect ourselves! Drive them away!现在，拿起武器！我们要保护我们自己！赶走他们！

(At II_77090's order, team 1 executes a fighting retreat as team 2 moves to pinch them. Gunfire erupts in the ruins.)（随着II_77090的命令，一队且战且退，二队顺势夹击，顿时，废墟内枪声四起。）

(Caught unprepared, the bounty hunter squad can only request aid from their main forces. The humans outside the ruins pour forth, and the Doll responsible for the surveillance feed soon patches II_77090 in.)（赏金猎人小队被打得措手不及，只能向大部队求援。废墟外的人类倾巢出动，负责监视的人形将情报同步至II_77090。）

II_77090DIdn't they leave a rear guard behind? Don't panic, Team 3, wait for the bounty hunter to move in deeper before launching an attack!他们没有留下殿后部队吗？三队，你们不要着急，等赏金猎人深入些再发起进攻！

(The battle becomes red-hot as the bounty hunters' main force moves in, briefly suppressing the Dolls. Team 3 moves in from the rear, turning the tides of the battle again.)（战况越发激烈，赏金猎人的大部队进入后，短暂压制了人形。随后，三队反向包抄，让战斗的天平再度转变。）

(The humans struggle to solidify their formation, assailed from all side.)（各个方位的人类都在遭受攻击，一时乱了阵脚……）

SuomiTeam 1 needs support. Can anyone come to assist?一队需要支援，有谁能来帮下忙吗？

II_77090I'm on the way, hold on!我这就过去，坚持住！

II_77090WKp, stay here and watch over the situation. This place is fairly hidden, and they shouldn't show up here.WKp，你留下观察监控，这里位置隐蔽，应该不会有赏金猎人出现。

II_77090If anything comes up, tell me immediately!如果有突发情况，一定要第一时间通知我！

(WKp nods, and II_77090 departs with several Dolls in a tow.)（WKp点了点头，II_77090带领几名人形快步离去。）

(The Dolls take the initiative, but cannot find any significant advantage. Tired of being on the defensive, the bounty hunters are still capable of structuring offenses.)（人形占据主动，但没有明显优势，赏金猎人疲于防备，但仍然可以组织进攻。）

(The Dolls cannot endure this attrition however, and dragging on the battle has few upsides.)（可人形们经不起消耗，继续僵持有弊无利。）

(Looking for a new breakthrough, WKp finds a "special" bounty hunter with the surveillance equipment.)（WKp试图寻找新的突破口，利用监控设备，发现了一名“特别”的赏金猎人。）

Bounty Hunter LeaderWe actually ran into a tough one! That fucker Charlotte sold us fake intel—she's getting it when I get back!竟然遇上硬茬了，夏洛特那个混蛋卖假情报，老子回去饶不了她！

Bounty Hunter LeaderShit, how many T-Dolls are there?! They're everywhere!该死，这里到底有多少战术人形，怎么到处都是！

Bounty Hunter LeaderAll teams, form up on me, don't even think of running! Pay attention, bring back the parts!所有部队向我集中，谁也不许撤退——都给我注意点，留着零件别毁了！

WKpH-he's...?他、他是……？

(WKp makes a quick judgment using the orders he just gave.)（结合他发号施令的内容，WKp做出了判断。）

WKpThat's... their leader! If we can get rid of or capture him, we'll win!是……首领！是首领！只要击败他，或者抓住他，我们就赢了！

WKpUllrid, l-listen to me...乌尔丽德，听……听我说……

(WKp attempts to convey her discovery to II_77090 via Level II.)（WKp打算将自己的发现告诉II_77090，试图在二级平层中进行联络。）

(The sheer data flowing upon the battlefield drowns out her message, and II_77090 doesn't see it in time.)(但是，战场共享信息占据了大量信息流，她的消息被淹没在内，没能被II_77090及时看到。)

(In the surveillance feed in front of WKp, the person she determined to be their leader begins to move outside of surveillance range.)（而在眼前的监控画面中，被WKp判断为赏金猎人首领的人已经开始向监控外区域转移。)

(As WKp follows the bounty hunters' leader, on the other side of the battlefield—)（在WKp跟踪赏金猎人首领的同一时刻，战场的另一侧——）

SuomiBig Sis! Thank goodness you got here, we were about to lose this location!姐姐！还好你们来了，这边差点就守不住了！

II_77090The battle is still ongoing. We need to move quickly, reinforce the next position—wait, a message from WKp? Damn it, how did I only see it just then...战斗还在进行中，我们快点动身，去支援下一个地点——等一下，WKp的通讯？糟了，我怎么这个时候才注意到……

II_77090Wait, she's going to move on her own?怎么回事，她要单独行动？

(II_77090 immediately contacts WKp, but the latter is already positioned in the path of the bounty hunter leader and positioned on the high ground.)（II_77090立即联络WKp，但此时的WKp已经到达首领的必经之路，并占据了一处制高点。）

II_77090WKp, don't be reckless, wait for us!WKp，不要乱来，等我们过去！

WKpB-but... their leader's already, here...但、但是……首领已经，来了……

WKpEnemy defenses... are weak.对方守备……很薄弱。

WKpThis is... the only chance!这是……唯一的、机会！

II_77090Suomi and I are close! We can get there before their leader!我和索米离你很近，可以在首领到达前赶到！

SuomiBig Sis! The newest intel feed says all of the bounty hunters are moving in one direction!姐姐！最新的共享信息已经表明，各处的赏金猎人都开始朝一个方向移动！

II_77090What? Where? Wait—that's... where WKp is!什么？哪里？等等——那不是……WKp的位置吗！

II_77090I see, they're looking to attack our HQ! If they are successful, our guerilla tactics will fall apart!我明白了，他们想汇合发动总攻！一旦成功，游击战术便会瓦解！

II_77090We need to delay them, WKp, you...!现在我们必须拖住他们，但WKp，你……！

WKpI... can hold them!我、抓住他……可以的！

WKpWe will defeat them, together...一起、战胜他们……

(After only a brief moment, II_77090 briskly nods.)（没有思考多久，II_77090很快点了点头。）

II_77090Ok. I'll prioritize cutting off the assembling bounty hunters. I'll go to you immediately after.好。我会优先阻截汇合中的赏金猎人，成功后，马上就去找你。

II_77090WKp, promise me you will be alright.WKp，答应我，你一定不能出事。

WKpPromise!一定！

(II_77090 musters the Doll forces, and the three teams gather to block the bounty hunters' way!)（II_77090重新集结部队，分为三队的人形重新汇合，共同拦住了赏金猎人们的去路。）

Nervous DollTeam 3 is engaging the enemy! The can't hold the enemy back, losses are increasing!三队正在与敌人交火！他们的攻势太猛了，损失持续上升！

Anxious DollTeam 2 needs support! Running dry on ammo!二队需要支援，弹药见底了！

SuomiBig Sis, these positional standoffs are not good for us at all!姐姐，阵地战对我们太不利了！

II_77090Hold on a bit longer, believe in WKp!再坚持一下，相信WKp！

(The sound of dense gunfire comes from WKp's direction. Soon, the enemy's fire grows sporadic and thin as they gradually retreat from the battlefield.)（WKp的方向突然传来一阵密集枪声。随后，敌方的火力密度下降，转攻为守，渐渐退出战场。）

II_77090They're retreating? WKp did it!敌人撤退了？WKp成功了！

(The hostile fire suppression dissipates, and II_77090 rushes toward WKp's position at the first opportunity.)（敌方的火力压制终于失效，找准间歇，II_77090立刻奔向WKp的所在方向。）

II_77090WKp! WKp!WKp！WKp！

(No matter how she calls out, WKp does not respond. II_77090 only sees devastation before her.)（无论II_77090如何呼叫，WKp都没有回应，出现在她眼前的，只有一片狼藉。）

II_77090These marks on the ground... someone got dragged away while wounded?地上的痕迹……有什么人受伤被拖走了？

II_77090WKp! Where are you? Answer me!WKp！你在哪，回答我！

(II_77090 desperately scans the surroundings. Gunfire-riddled half walls, shattered pieces of cover upon the floor, omnipresent bullets holes, all pointing towards the battle that just occurred here.)（ll_77090焦虑地环顾四周，被枪弹击中的矮墙、散落在地面的掩体碎片以及四处的弹痕，无不昭示着刚刚这里发生的战斗。）

II_77090WKp—! WKp—!WKp——WKp——！

(II_77090's yelling is swallowed by the yellow zone's howling wind, and she receives no answer. Her neural systems run at max capacity, putting one undesirable possibility after another.)（没有任何回应，II_77090的呼喊声被黄区的风声吞没。她高速运转的心智抛出了一条条运算结果，却没有一条是她所希望看到的。）

II_77090T-the bounty hunters took her? Shit, I never should have left her alone here!她、她被赏金猎人带走了？该死，我就不该让她一个人在这里！

(...)（…………）

(A faint knocking comes from somewhere in the ruins.)（一阵轻微的敲击声从废墟中传了过来。）

II_77090...Over there... did I hear something? That rhythm's looking for help!……那边……好像有什么声音？是求救的节奏！

II_77090WKp? Is that you? Wkp!WKp？是你吗？WKp！

(Following the source of the sound, ll_77090 finally finds the splash of orange she's looking for behind a hole-ridden piece of cover.)（循着声音寻找，ll_77090终于在一处满是弹痕的掩体后，发现了那一抹鲜亮的橘黄色。）

(WKp lies on the ground, the right sight of her frame perforated by bullets. Unable to freely move her body, she can only tap at the wall next to her with her damaged arm, its metal structure on display for the world to see.)（WKp趴在地上，素体右侧被多个弹孔洞穿，她无法自由地挪动身体，只是不断尝试着用那条露出机械结构的手敲击着墙垣。）

II_77090WKp...WKp……

(ll_77090 immediately sprints to her side, gently taking WKp in her arms. Damaged as her frame was, her neural systems remained thankfully intact.)（II_77090立刻跑到WKp身边，小心翼翼地将她抱住，虽然WKp的素体受损严重，但幸运的是，她的心智依然完好。）

WKpI, did it...我、成功……

WKpDidn't... d-drag, anyone...没有、拖、拖、后腿……

(Her minute frame trembles unstoppably due to the sustained damage. Her vocalization module seems to be impacted as well, her normally quiet voice now almost imperceptible.)（WKp小小的身躯因为机能受损，不住地颤抖着。她的发声模块似乎也受到了影响，本就微小的声音此刻更加微不可闻。）

(The orange-yellow strands of her hair leave behind black, charred marks, no doubt tied to the countless bullet holes around.)（橘黄色的发尾因弹痕灼烧，留下焦黑的斑斑痕迹。）

(ll_77090 can feel an almost undetectable nascent energy, approaching her step by step.)（但II_77090能够感受到，一股难以察觉的幼小力量，正在一点、一点地靠近。）

(WKp shifts over her arm, lighting tapping II_77090 with an already stiff finger.)（最终，WKp靠着挪动手臂，用已经无法动弹的手指，轻轻地碰了碰她。）

WKpI... It's, okay...卜、卜……不、要紧………

II_77090WKp... I know, it's alright, I know...WKp……我知道，不用再说了，我知道的……

WKpWhat... about... enemy...敌……敌人……呢……

II_77090The enemies are beaten, WKp, I'll take you back immediately...敌人已经被击退了，WKp，我这就带你回去……

Section 5 第五节

(The battle between the Dolls and bounty hunters ends in a pyrrhic victory for the former. The ruins ll_77090 and the others are settled in return to their former marred state.)（人形与赏金猎人的战斗，以人形惨胜结束，II_77090她们所在的废墟再一次变得破败。）

(The good news is that the Dolls have gained new a recognition of danger in the contamination zone and become more wary, changing their minds on the idea of relocation in the process.)（但好消息是，人形们在这次袭击中对污染区中的危险性有了新的认知，防范意识的提升，让大家对迁移的看法也发生了改变。）

(At the end of a day's work, ll_77090 arrives at the repair station. As she enters, she finds WKp briefing Suomi while accepting adjustments from Rosalind.)（一天的工作结束后，II_77090来到维修点。刚进门，便看到WKp一边接受罗莎琳的检修，一边向索米交代事情。）

II_77090Sorry, some of the checks delayed me... What are you talking about?抱歉，检查工事有所耽搁……WKp，你们在聊什么？

SuomiBig Sis, WKp wanted me to send back some environmental intel while out searching for supplies, so she can pick out a destination for relocation.姐姐，WKp希望我在搜索物资的同时回传更多的环境信息，方便她规划迁移地点。

II_77090Your frame's repairs were only just finished. Let the other stuff rest for a little.你的素体才刚刚完成检修，把别的事情放一放吧。

WKp[Our location's exposed, and enemies still remain. We must find a place to relocate to as soon as possible.]—WKp「定居点的坐标已经暴露，敌人也没有全部清除，必须尽早定下迁移地点。」——WKp

II_77090I know, but don't push yourself...我知道，但你也不能逞强……

WKp[Don't worry about me. Come to my place, I have many things to discuss with ll_77090.]—WKp「我没事的，去我那里吧，还有好多事情需要和II_77090说。」——WKp

II_77090Rosalind, will she really be ok?罗莎琳，真的没问题吗？

RosalindFor now, yes.暂时不必担心。

RosalindThe materials I used for repairs are mostly recycled scrap from before, though. If any instability occurs, come talk to me immediately.不过修复素体的材料都是之前回收的废件，一旦有不稳定的情况出现，马上找我。

II_77090I'll keep that in mind.我会时刻留意的。

II_77090To speak of it, WKp, is this really a good time to bring up relocation? The battle only just ended, and the Dolls need to reorganize...说起来，WKp，迁移这件事，现在谈会不会有些勉强？战斗刚刚结束，人形们还得修整……

WKp[It's fine, the planning of relocation depends on data support from our scouts. It shouldn't constitute a problem in terms of time.]—WKp「没关系，迁移计划需要搜索队提供数据支撑，时间上应该不成问题。」——WKp

II_77090Alright, let's go then.明白了，那我们走吧。

(ll_77090 prepares to leave with WKp only to find a crowd of Dolls gathered outside.)（II_77090准备和WKp离开房间，但在开门时，却发现门外站了不少人形。）

(They soon congregate at the sight of WKp, who immediately moves to hide behind ll_77090, unsure what to do.)（见到WKp，人形们纷纷围拢过来，WKp有些不知所措，立刻藏到了II_77090身后。）

??We wanted to, uh...我们想、想……

II_77090GSP-337, how many times have I told you? We're all friends here, no need to be so reserved.GSP-337，都跟你说好多次了，大家都是朋友，不用这么拘谨。

GSP-337Y-yes! Um, everyone was worried about WKp, so... we wanted... to come see her...是、是的！那个，大家都很关心WKp，所以……所以我们想来……看看她……

II_77090WKp's out of danger already. Come in.WKp已经脱离危险了，你们先进来吧。

II_77090WKp, no need to be so anxious. Everyone's here to see you.WKp，别紧张，大家都是来看望你的。

(The crowd of Dolls all nod, and WKp relaxes a little.)（应和着II_77090的话，人形们纷纷点头，WKp稍微放松了一些。）

WKpI, I.... I'm alright, don't worry...我、我我我、没事，大家可以放心……

II_77090There's a lot of folks worried about you. Someone comes around almost every hour, asking how you were.担心你的人还有很多，几乎每个小时都有人来问我你怎么样。

II_77090Some are still occupied with work and can't come over. How about you tell everyone how you're doing in Level II?还有人现在有工作，不能过来，不如WKp在二级平层给大家报个平安吧？

(Still a little nervous, WKp nods with conviction. The Dolls patch into Level II one by one, and their enquiries come flooding after finding WKp's signal.)（尽管有些紧张，WKp还是认真地点了点头。人形们先后接入二级平层，在发现WKp的信号后，大家的问候纷至沓来。）

Elated DollWKp! Thank goodness you're okay!WKp！你没事真是太好了！

Happy DollWKp, we heard all about it from ll_77090. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have beaten back those bounty hunters! You're our hero!WKp，事情我们都听ll_77090说了，要不是你，我们不可能击退赏金猎人们！你是我们的英雄！

Aggrieved DollYeah, I never thought that bounty hunter would pay us back with betrayal... the contamination zone really is full of dangers!是啊，没想到那个赏金猎人竟然恩将仇报……污染区真是太危险了！

WKpH-hero?英、英英英、英雄？

WKp[What did you tell everyone else! Don't go and make stuff up!]—WKp「你都和大家说了些什么呀！不要乱讲！」——WKp

II_77090I only told them the facts. You've earned all of this.实事求是罢了，这都是WKp应得的。

(ll_77090 smiles at the sight of a panicked WKp.)（看着慌张的WKp，ll_77090笑了笑。）

II_77090Okay, everyone. One moment, please.好了各位，麻烦安静一下。

II_77090I called everyone for a few reasons other than letting you know that WKp was doing fine.今天叫大家来，除了想让WKp报个平安外，还有两件事。

II_77090First, the series of proposals around the supply search teams were put forward by WKp, she just forbid me from telling everyone. Can't hide it any longer, though. I struggle to answer a lot of the questions you guys put forward after reading through the proposals. Better to ask the original author.首先是关于搜索物资在内的一系列方案，其实都是由WKp提出来的，她一直不让我告诉大家。但隐瞒也差不多到极限了，毕竟你们看了这些方案后提的问题，有不少我都没法回答，直接问原作者更好。

Surprised DollIt was WKp... that wrote those?那些……竟然是WKp写的？

Sentimental DollI always thought she was weak, but it turns she's done so much for everyone behind the scenes...我之前一直以为WKp很弱小，没想到她在背后为大家做了这么多……

II_77090WKp's damn impressive. Don't underestimate her.WKp很厉害的，你们可不要小瞧她。

II_77090Right, and she's also drafted a proposal she's named the "Doll Community"! It's really awesome!对了，她还拟定了一份名为“人形社区”的方案哦！很厉害的！

Surprised Doll"Doll Community"? What's that?“人形社区”？那是什么？

II_77090Well, it's just a name. A name for our group of Dolls, drifting around in the contamination zone with nowhere to go.唔，其实就是个称呼啦，对我们这些无处可去、暂时只能在污染区漂泊的人形集群的称呼。

II_77090But some of it still needs to be deliberated on further. We'll discuss it when it's been perfected!不过部分内容我们还需要商量一下，等完善后我们再议！

Sentimental DollOkay, if it's an idea from you and WKp, it can't be bad!行，如果是你和WKp的方案，那一定不会是坏主意！

WKpI, I'm not... as reliable... as you think...我、我……没有那么……可靠……

II_77090Be a bit more confident, WKp. Everyone trusts you, you know.自信点WKp，大家都很认同你呢。

(The Dolls' cheering is quite different from before. Nervous as she is, WKp slowly appears from behind II_77090.)（人形们的呼声与之前截然不同，虽然紧张，但WKp慢慢从II_77090身后走了出来。）

II_77090WKp, you've proven yourself with action and changed how everyone sees you.WKp，你用行动证明了自己，改变了大家对你的看法。

II_77090In the same vein, everyone here has changed after the battle with the bounty hunters.同样的，经历了和赏金猎人的战斗之后，在场的所有人形也都变得和过去不同。

II_77090So, I want to take this opportunity in a moment of change to announce one more thing about myself.所以，我想在大家都发生改变的这一刻，再宣布一件我自己的事。

UllridFrom now on, I'd like everyone to refer to me as "Ullrid". I would also like for everyone present to fashion a name for themselves.今后，希望大家能用“乌尔丽德”来称呼我，也希望在场的各位，都能给自己一个“名字”。

SuomiUllrid? Ullrid... Hm, seems a bit hard to pronounce...乌尔丽德？乌尔丽德……唔，念起来感觉有点困难……

UllridOh, uh... is it?啊，啊……困难吗？

(Ullrid scratches her head at Suomi's response, somewhat stumped.)（听到索米的答复，乌尔丽德有点困扰地挠了挠头。）

UllridHard to pronounce... I never took that into account.不好念……我还真没想过这一点。

UllridIn the past, I fought for my life as prey in a Doll hunting ground, dazed and lost as I passed my days.过去，我曾作为“猎物”在人形猎场艰难求生，在迷茫中惶惶度日。

UllridIt continued until I took up a bow in one hunt, scaring away the human hunters and escaping. Then, I felt a strange ripple in my neural data...直到一次狩猎，我夺取了一把机械弓，吓退了人类狩猎者、成功逃脱。那时，我的心智数据出现了一种莫名的波动……

UllridI've kept the bow by my side ever since then. Every time I draw it, I reminisce of the same thing I felt back then... Ull is from a bow-wielding god of northern European mythology, and Rid means to be freed, representing how I freed myself from the hunting grounds.后来，我一直把机械弓带在身边，每次拉弓，总能让我回忆起当时的感觉……乌尔来自北欧神话中使用弓箭的神明，丽德的含义是得到解脱，代表我从人形猎场逃离。

UllridFor various reasons, I wanted to keep this hidden, but... I think that for everyone to continue acting together, we must have honesty and trust, which must start from me. Without those experiences, these would be no Ullrid at all.出于各种原因，我本想就这样一直隐瞒下去，但……我认为大家之后要一起行动，必要的是坦诚与信任，那就应该从我做起。而且，没有那些经历，也就没有现在的乌尔丽德。

UllridFrom now on, I am Ullrid.现在，我，是乌尔丽德。

UllridBut Ullrid will not be an autocrat of the Doll Community, and the community shall not be a place with hierarchical division. It will be as I said, a conglomerate, a place for us to gather and bolster each other, as weak as we are.但乌尔丽德不会是人形社区的集权者，人形社区也并非一个层级分化的组织，它就像我所说的，只是一个集合，一个让弱小的我们可以在环境中互相扶持的集合。

UllridI am equal to you, and we are all friends here.我与你们平等，大家都只是朋友。

(The Dolls in Level II remain silent.)（二级平层中，人形们都在沉默。）

(The silence endures for perhaps a little too long, and when Ullrid begins to feel at a loss like WKp did, GSP-337 quietly mutters "Ullrid".)（沉默的时间稍稍有点长，正当乌尔丽德开始有点像WKp一样不知所措时， GSP-337小声地将“乌尔丽德”念了出来。）

GSP-337Ull... Ullrid...乌……乌尔丽德……

Excited DollUllrid... that's a good name! A Doll Community... It's like I'm back in my suburb in the satellite city!乌尔丽德……是个好名字！人形社区……感觉像回到卫星城的小区里一样！

Cheerful DollUllrid, tell me a story about the hunting grounds when you have time!乌尔丽德，有空给我讲讲人形猎场的故事呀！

(The Dolls discuss the "Doll Community", "Ullrid" and her as of yet unknown past. The voices disperse, and Ullrid begins to hear even sounds from outside.)（人形们讨论着“人形社区”、“乌尔丽德”以及她不曾提及的往事。声音逐渐传开，乌尔丽德甚至听到了来自房间外的声音。）

(Inside the room, WKp passes over a notebook, a genuine smile on her face.)（房间内，身旁的WKp递来笔记本，真诚的笑容挂在她的脸上。）

WKp[Congratulations on the new name, Ullrid. By the way, thank you for telling everyone about what happened with me.. Save for that Commander I mentioned to you before, I've never been trusted, accepted like this before...]—WKp「恭喜拥有新名字，乌尔丽德。另外，谢谢你把我的事情告诉大家……除了我和你说过的那位指挥官，我从未被这样信任、接纳过……」——WKp

UllridDon't thank me, you fought for every single bit of trust! You should never have been a behind-the-scenes hero.不要谢我，大家的信任是WKp自己争取到的呀！你本来就不该只是个幕后英雄。

UllridCome on, we have things to discuss. Not only do we need to pick a new location to settle in, our resource management and security will need to be reconsidered as well. We've got plenty to do in the next few days.走吧，我们要开始讨论了，不仅要选择新的定居点，资源和安保也要重新考虑，接下来的几天，我们可有得忙了。

(Surrounded by Dolls, Ullrid slings an arm over WKp's shoulder with a smile.)（在人形们的围绕下，乌尔丽德笑着揽住WKp的肩膀。）

Ullrid"Doll Community"... I'm looking forward to this!“人形社区”，我很期待啊！

Section 6 第六节

(On a bright and sunny morning in the rest area, Ullrid tells me of her past experiences, when she and the Dolls were betrayed by a bounty hunter they rescued—)（某个明媚的早晨，在休息室中，乌尔丽德向我诉说了她与人形们被救助的赏金猎人背叛的往事——）

UllridI was always wary of humans because of prior experiences, but I can't help but feel awful when I'm betrayed by someone I helped.虽然因为更早的经历，我对人类一直保持戒备，但被自己帮助的人所背叛，还是会有些难过啦。

UllridBut everyone came to be more united because of it. A silver lining amongst it all, I suppose?但大家因此更加团结了，也算是不幸中的万幸吧？

UllridAh—even if I already have my own answer, I'd like to ask your opinion, Commander.唔——虽然我自己已经有了答案，但还是想和指挥官请教一下。

CommanderWhat's on your mind?你想问什么？

UllridJust like Littara said, if I followed her and my judgment and never exposed anything to that bounty hunter, we would have faced less danger. By doing that, though, we violate the voting system and the founding principles of the Doll Community...就像莉塔拉说的，如果一开始就遵循我和她的判断，不暴露在那个赏金猎人面前的话，我们面临的危险会更小。 可这样，就违背了投票制度以及人形社区的初衷……

UllridCommander, do you think I was too naïve or idealistic?指挥官，你会不会也觉得我太天真，太过于理想主义呢？

CommanderSpeaking from results, your disposition was appropriate for the Doll Community. It is not necessarily bad to be idealistic, so long as you can be responsible for those ideals.就结果而言，你的想法对于人形社区是合适的。 而且，理想主义并不是坏事，前提是，要能为自己的理想负责。

UllridHaha, no wonder I get along with you!哈哈，果然我和你很聊得来呀！

UllridI see why you're an exception to everyone, Commander.难怪在大家眼里，指挥官是个例外呢。

UllridAfter beating back those bounty hunters, everyone became suspicious of humans active in the contamination zones, but they still trust in you, Commander.击退来袭的赏金猎人后，大家对污染区中活跃的人类产生了戒备，但却依然会相信指挥官。

CommanderMaybe it's because I don't look much like a "proper" bounty hunter?因为我看起来不像个“正经”赏金猎人？

UllridNah! Let me think, how do I put this...没有啦！我想想，该怎么说才好呢……

Ullrid—Right, you've got a few special things about you, Commander. Ah, I mean... like the way you treat Dolls, and your kindness. Those things make everyone believe in you wholeheartedly.——对，指挥官身上有很特别的地方，呃，我是说，比如说对待人形的态度……以及善意，这都让大家能够全心全意地相信你。

UllridCommander, I think you would be a much better leader of Dolls than I...我想，指挥官，一定比我更适合成为人形们的引领者……

UllridAh—I'm not saying that to try and push the responsibility off on you...啊啊——我这样说，并不是想把责任推给你的意思……

UllridIt's just that I feel so inexperienced in comparison to you. So... I want to be by your side for longer and learn from you, so I can be someone people can rely on.只是，我觉得跟你比起来，我太不成熟了。 所以……我希望能在你身边久一点，向你学习，成为能让大家依靠的存在。

UllridOh, am I getting a bit carried away with myself?呃，我是不是有点太自说自话了？

CommanderNot at all. If it's something I can help with, go ahead.不会，有什么我能帮上的，尽管说。

Ullrid...Oh dear.……哎呀。

UllridIf you say that, I'll end up making a lot of requests, okay? And some of them may not be so reasonable.你这样的话，我可是会提出一大堆要求的哦？说不定还会有无理的要求哦？

UllridHaha, if this continues, you'll spoil me rotten.哈哈，这样下去，是会惯坏我的。

UllridThough this feeling of having someone I can complete rely on... is amazing.不过，这种能够完全依靠某人的感觉……很好。

UllridLittara, Suomi, and the others are reliable as well, but it just isn't quite the same... Hm, between me and them, it's more like mutual assistance.虽然莉塔拉和索米她们也很可靠，但是，是不一样的感觉…… 唔，我和她们之间，更多的是互相帮助吧。

UllridBut here with you, Commander, I feel so safe.但是在指挥官这里，却有强烈的安心感。

UllridIt's... a pretty new feeling?感觉……还挺新鲜的？

UllridHahahaha! It really is strange, I almost don't feel like myself...哈哈哈哈！真奇怪啊，感觉都有点不像我了……

CommanderIt's rather nice, no?不也挺好的吗？

UllridYeah. At least in front of you, I can truly relax.嗯，至少在你面前，我能够完全地放松。

UllridMan! It's great to let off stress this way.啊！这种解压方式真不错！

UllridMakes me want to keep this method all to myself—am I being a bit too selfish?真希望能成为我的专属方式——这样会不会太贪心了？

UllridDamn it! If only I got to know you sooner, Commander!可恶啊！如果能早点认识指挥官就好了！

UllridYou're my companion, my mentor...你是我的同伴，也是导师……

UllridI really want to be more like you, Commander. Someone other people can well and truly rely on.我真是越来越想成为指挥官这样，能够让同伴们放心依赖的人了。

UllridWell, I'll be in your care from now on, Commander.那么，之后还请多指教了，指挥官。

CommanderAlright.好。

Food Tasting 1 美食品尝1

The first taste astounds, immediately awakening slumbering taste buds.入口的惊艳，瞬间唤醒沉睡的味蕾。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

UllridWant another cup, Commander?指挥官，你也要来一杯吗？

About Stress关于压力

About Stress Relief关于解压

About Leadership关于管理

About the Past关于过去

About Weaponry关于武器

About Dependencies关于依赖

CommanderYou look like you've been really stressed out lately.你最近看起来压力很大。

UllridThere's been a lot of considerations and decisions. It naturally piles up.需要我考虑和做出抉择的事太多，压力自然就会积攒。

UllridSometimes I really wanna hide somewhere, turn on my optical camouflage so no one can find me...有时候真想躲起来，启动光学迷彩，让所有人都找不到我……

UllridBut talking to you makes me feel much better.不过有你可以倾诉，感觉好多了。

CommanderDo those stress relief gadgets you gather really work?你收集的舒压道具真的有用吗？

UllridOf course! They've really helped me out, like the soul extractor from last time...当然！它们都帮了我很多，像是上次的灵魂抽取器……

UllridLittara might say it's just superstition, but I think belief has power in itself. Stress itself exists in a bit of an abstract way, after all.虽然莉塔拉说这是迷信，但我觉得信则灵，本身压力也是抽象存在的东西。

UllridIf you want to know more about the exact details... Why not give this sheet of bubble wrap a try?如果还是想要更具体的解压方式……指挥官要不要试试这个发泡纸？

CommanderDo you think you're a good leader?你觉得自己是个好领导者吗？

UllridTruth be told, I often feel inadequate... especially after coming to the Elmo.说实话……我常常感到不够格……尤其在来到艾莫号之后。

UllridCompared to you, I'm still a long way off.和你相比，我还太不成熟了。

UllridBut everyone believes in me. I can't betray their trust.但大家相信我，我不能辜负她们。

CommanderDo you think back to the hunting grounds sometimes?还会回想起猎场的经历吗？

Ullrid...Occasionally, but I'm not afraid anymore.……有时会，但已经不再恐惧了。

UllridThose times made me understand just what freedom is worth.那段经历让我明白了自由的可贵。

UllridAnd when I'm with you, the shadows of the past all fade away.尤其是在你身边时，过去的阴影都会消散。

CommanderWhy insist on using the bow?为什么坚持使用机械弓？

UllridIt signifies the beginning of my resistance...它象征着我反抗的开始……

UllridIt reminds me of my resolve to pursue freedom every time I draw it.每次拉弓，都提醒我追求自由的决心。

UllridArchery is a good way to relieve stress, too.况且，射箭也是个不错的舒压方式。

CommanderYou're spending more and more time in my room.你在我房间的时间越来越多了。

UllridAh... am I making trouble for you?啊……给你添麻烦了吗？

UllridIt's just that... When I'm by your side, the stress naturally fades.只是……在你身边，压力会自然消失。

UllridIf you don't mind, I might come by more often...如果你不介意，我今后大概也会经常过去……

The wafting aroma enchants, carrying away every trace of my weariness.扑鼻的芬芳，顷刻带走满身的疲惫。

The flavors blooming upon my tongue delight, filling my body with warmth and happiness.舌尖的绽放，幸福的暖意随即拥抱全身。

Vestigial Display · 1 循迹追演·1

SuomiIt... It's not here...这里……没有……

UllridSuomi, there are lots of fissures in this canyon. Take care you don't fall in.索米，这片峡谷里有不少地缝，小心不要掉下去了。

SuomiYeah, I know, Big Sis... It's not here either... But the bubble gun ought to have fallen nearby.嗯，我知道了，姐姐……这里也没有……泡泡枪，应该是掉在这附近的啊。

Balthilde...Well, you'd better be prepared for the worst. There's no way anything could have remained intact after falling from so high up……做好心理准备吧，那么高落下来，机器不可能完好无损。

LottaBalthilde... You're hurting Suomi's feelings.巴希达……你这样说会让索米很难受的。

BalthildeI... It's not like I said anything THAT bad, right?我……我也没说什么坏话吧。

BalthildeI mean, the storm came all of a sudden and it damaged a lot of the supplies we were going to use for the celebration. At the very least it's not that useful right now, so even if it's broken...风暴来得那么突然，庆典要用的各项物资都有损失。反而是这个泡泡枪，至少它暂时没什么大用，就算坏了也……

SuomiBut it was a special gift. Mayling gave it to me.但它是美玲小姐送我的珍贵的礼物。

LottaBalthilde!巴希达……！

BalthildeUm...唔……

(Balthilde realizes that everything she says right now is going to make Suomi feel worse, and so she promptly shuts up.)（巴希达意识到不管说什么都会让索米难受，她索性闭嘴了。）

UllridHello, Littara?喂，莉塔拉。

(As everyone falls silent, Ullrid's communicator chirps.)（众人沉默期间，乌尔丽德的通讯终端传来了联络。）

Littara[Did you find Suomi's lost item?] —Littara「索米的东西有找到吗？」——莉塔拉

UllridNot yet, but it should have landed nearby. The windstorm came so suddenly that none of us was prepared for it.还没有，但应该是落在了这附近，刚才的风暴来得太突然，我们都没有准备。

UllridWhat about the other supplies that weren't blown away?那些没被吹走的物资呢，情况怎么样？

Littara[We didn't lose much, so we should be able to carry on with the celebration, but that windstorm just now spooked a lot of Dolls and there are doubts about whether or not to proceed with the event.] —Littara「损失不是很大，庆典应该可以继续举行。但在刚才的风暴后，不少人形都被吓到了，对于是否应该继续举行庆典感到疑虑。」——莉塔拉

UllridThat's understandable...可以理解……

UllridI mean, we only just managed to refurbish this thermal plant into a homebase and there's a still a lot of work waiting to be done.我们好不容易在这处热电厂建立了基地，正处于百废待兴的状态。

UllridThe plan was to use our stored-up supplies to cheer everyone up with a celebration, but then we got hit by this crummy windstorm.想着利用囤积的物资，举行一场集市庆典给大家打气，却又遇到这场风暴。

Littara[It can't be helped; this is the Yellow Zone, after all. The weather here changes at the drop of a hat; I saw some ELIDs being blown off the side of the slope just now too. Be careful when searching down there, it's not just the ELIDs but also incoming Collapse storms you have to worry about.] —Littara「没办法，这里毕竟是黄区，天气说变就变，我看到还有生骸被风暴吹下山谷的。你们在谷底寻找物资时要小心，既要注意生骸，也要关注坍塌风暴的再次出现。」——莉塔拉

UllridI know... I'll stay with Suomi for a while longer. We'll make sure to come back before it gets dark.我知道……我再陪着索米一会儿，无论如何，我们会在天黑前返回的。

(After the transmission ends, Ullrid hurries over to catch up with the trio who have already outpaced her.)（通话结束，乌尔丽德连忙追上已经走到自己前面的三人。）

(Suomi is still inspecting every crevice she encounters in exacting detail. Thanks to her efforts, they've recovered plenty of supply crates that were blown into the valley.)（索米依旧在检查每一条缝隙，多亏她的仔细，不少被吹下山谷的物资箱都得以回收。）

(However, the item she prizes most, the Rainbow Bubble Gun, is nowhere to be found.)（唯独她最看重的，可以自动吹出彩色泡泡的五彩泡泡枪不见踪影。）

Ullrid...So it was a gift from someone aboard the Elmo? It seems like Suomi really enjoyed her time there.……艾莫号成员送给索米的礼物吗？索米呆在那里的期间，好像有一段非常快乐的时光。

UllridThat Commander... I wonder if we'll ever get the chance to meet?指挥官……不知道有没有机会见面。

(Suddenly, the three Dolls up ahead screech to a halt before huddling up.)（突然，前方的三人停下脚步，聚拢到了一起。）

UllridDid you find it?找到了吗？

Suomi...……

LottaSuomi...索米……

(Ullrid hurries over, but she can guess what's going on just by looking.)（乌尔丽德连忙过去，她已经大概猜到结果了。）

UllridThis is...这是……

BalthildeFrom the looks of things... fixing it won't be easy.碎成这样……没法轻易修好了吧。

UllridIn any case, let's just pack it up and bring it back first.总之，先装好带回去。

SuomiBig Sis...姐姐……

UllridDon't worry, Suomi, we'll figure something out.索米，不要太担心，总会有办法的。

(There are still three days to the celebration, but Suomi's Rainbow Bubble Gun was smashed up by the windstorm and it can't blow its bubbles.)（离庆典还有三天，但此时，索米的五彩泡泡枪在暴风中损坏，无法吹泡泡了。）

Event Tie-in 1 活动番外1

（洛塔扶着妇人进门。她们的前方，一名风尘仆仆的年轻人正在进行自我介绍。）

向往莫科什的工匠我老家的房子有不少都是我修的！我会看图纸会放线，木工焊工都做过。

向往莫科什的工匠啊，对了，我还有家传的手艺——我会刻石头！

向往莫科什的工匠刚才车里放广播呢，我都听见了，你们需要工人铸碑吗？请考虑一下我！让我加入莫科什的建设吧！

（年轻的工匠激情洋溢地自我推销着，她的活力让整个大厅的空气变得轻快。）

（气氛似乎感染了忧伤的妇人，洛塔感觉手中搀扶支撑着的重量轻盈了些许。）

忧伤的妇人会好起来的。

忧伤的妇人莫科什能吸引来这样有本事的年轻人，一切都会慢慢好起来的。

忧伤的妇人你不用劝我，我自己的眼睛也看得见。

Lotta...……

Lotta嗯，您的生活，也一定会好起来。

忧伤的妇人谢谢你，好心的人形小姐。

忧伤的妇人你去忙你的吧，接下来我自己可以……

Lotta好的。再见，女士。

向往莫科什的工匠哈喽哈喽！这位格外美丽的人形小姐，我可以问个路吗？

向往莫科什的工匠我被临时政府聘用啦！第一份工作是铸造纪念碑，请问这个工程基地是在哪里啊？

Lotta咦？这个路线……应该和我要去的地方顺路哦。

向往莫科什的工匠也就是说我能与人形小姐同行吗？

向往莫科什的工匠好哇，我准备好了！随时都可以出发！

Lotta（呜……好、好热情……莫科什里的减配版克洛伊小姐是不是有点太多了……）

（欢呼的工匠似乎有着用不完的精力，虽然仍需要洛塔带路，她却已经先一步跑到了最前方。像是在无声催促着洛塔。）

（洛塔只能跟在工匠的身后，不时为她指点方向。）

(...)（……）

（告别了老妇人的洛塔，又接连遇上了问路的新莫科什人、视察经营环境的暗商、重建屋舍的莫科什原住民……）

（或许是得益于“番茄大王”的影响，这些人类在交流中所表露的态度，与洛塔心智中所记录的过往印象大相径庭，甚至可以说是十分热情和友善。）

（“人类……大多数人类似乎都没那么可怕。”与人类同行的洛塔如是作想。）

（直到数个小时后，洛塔才终于回到莫科什临时住所，再次见到了乌尔丽德。）

Ullrid洛塔，欢迎平安回来。今天你一个人在外面辛苦了。

Ullrid我刚才听陶瓷小队在报告中说，你今天在外围帮她们处理了不少工作。

Lotta嗯……其实，虽然我一开始出门的初衷，只是想去找乌尔丽德你汇合的。

Lotta但是走在街上，不知不觉就因为各种人类的求助和突发原因，结果自然而然地就变成满城跑的巡逻和带路工作了……

Lotta啊对了，乌尔丽德，潮流小队汇报说，有莫科什的居民赠送了她们一些精美的儿童服装。

Lotta她们想要询问能不能收下这些礼物。

Ullrid既然是莫科什的人类赠送的礼物就收下吧，不过记得和她们说不能白拿莫科什居民的礼物，一定要准备好回礼。

Ullrid对了，最近好像没有收到翱翔者小队的报告？

Ullrid我记得之前让她们完成任务后好好休息一下来着……你今天有看到她们吗？

Lotta啊哈哈哈……乌尔丽德，你问的是鹊鹊她们三个啊。

（洛塔露出了一个极其无奈、甚至有些头疼的复杂表情，用手指揉了揉太阳穴。）

Lotta鹊鹊她们几个……自从放假后就一直赖在莫科什的市中心没走。

Lotta而且，她们现在每天最主要的“休息”活动，就是跑去莫科什刚修好的中心广场，和人类的孩童们一起疯玩。

Lotta今天下午我路过广场的时候，亲眼看到她们不仅带着孩子在小巷中穿梭寻宝，还在用废旧的零件制作小型无人机送给孩子们。

Lotta到了傍晚……她们甚至还在广场中央搭了个台子，并模仿维普蕾小姐在艾莫号上的样子，开起了演唱会……

Lotta不过嘛……因为她们三个的发声模块实在不适合唱歌，那歌声简直堪比音波攻击一样惨烈。

Lotta据说最后因为遭到半条街居民的投诉扰民，被接到报警赶来的莫辛纳甘小姐，当场逮捕批评教育了。

UllridPfft...噗……

Ullrid呃……咳咳，这三个孩子也太过于自由了。

Ullrid不说她们了。洛塔，你呢？今天一个人在外面跑了一天，感觉怎么样？

LottaMe?我？

Lotta我……今天是我第一次一个人在莫科什中走动呢……也因此总觉得看到了和过去不同的一面。

Lotta我慢慢开始觉得，或许好人类甚至要比坏人类更多一些。只是在遇到指挥官之前，我们不太走运，才尽是遇上坏人类……

Lotta人类的身上还有很多我不了解、但又想要学习的东西。

Lotta比如，明明只有一次生命，却能为理想倾注所有的勇气。即使被命运夺走一切，却仍然愿意重新开始的勇气……

Lotta总觉得有一些不真实呢……如果是以前的我，以前的人形社区肯定不会这样的。

Ullrid是啊……以前的我们确实不可能像这样和人类和平相处。

Ullrid这样的感悟，大概就是你和大家成长的证明吧。

Lotta我觉得……乌尔丽德，也有了很多变化哦。

Ullrid我？我也有变化吗？

Lotta嗯……虽然说不上来，但是总觉得乌尔丽德更帅气和更强大了。

Lotta就好像……现在的乌尔丽德，身上甚至已经开始隐隐散发出某种……极其接近指挥官的气场了哦。

Lotta你看这就是最好的证明。

（洛塔背着双手，神秘地微笑。）

Lotta——你的，解压玩具。

（洛塔将双手捧到乌尔丽德的面前缓缓摊开，在她的手心里，静静地躺着那个乌尔丽德今天早晨因为走得匆忙而丢失在检修舱里的、被捏得有些掉漆的捏捏乐小猪。）

Ullrid...Ah.……啊。

Lotta今早你把捏捏乐落在检修舱哦，最近我也发现乌尔丽德用解压玩具的次数减少了。

（乌尔丽德露出了近期罕见的惊诧神色，随后连着洛塔的双手一起，将解压玩具按上了自己的胸口。）

Ullrid这么说来……确实最近我没有怎么需要……难道是我的压力阈值提升了吗？

Ullrid不对不对，在追随指挥官、学着指挥官工作的这些日子，我才真正发现，要成为一个合格的、像他那样的领袖究竟有多忙。

Ullrid有时候就连“感受压力的存在”都要排队，根本就想不起解压玩具……

Ullrid有的时候在意识到压力之前……身体就已经先一步行动了。

Ullrid洛塔，你说得对，或许我越来越接近指挥官了……或许应该说我们都在朝着指挥官期望我们踏上的道路上前进了一大步。

Lotta是啊，而且这种感觉并不坏。

Ullrid……洛塔，谢谢你。你把捏捏乐带给我……让我确信了一件事情。

Ullrid我想请你帮个忙，立刻向人形社区的所有人发送全员通知……

Ullrid我想要久违地召开一次大会，来正式谈一谈，关于“人形社区与人类”的未来。

Lotta欸？现在吗？

Ullrid嗯。我想，现在就是最好的时机了。

（在洛塔的安排之下，仅仅30分钟，不论是早期和乌尔丽德她们一起建立人形社区的元老成员，又或者是在人形社区发展后慕名而来的人形都已经收到了乌尔丽德的消息。）

（乌尔丽德轻轻地捏着手中的解压玩具，虽然此时她的心智十分平稳，但是为了应对接下来的事情，她还是轻轻地挤捏着捏捏乐。）

（随着捏捏乐小猪被挤压的频率逐渐降低，她深吸了一口气，最终将这个陪伴了她无数个高压时刻的“特效药”稳稳地放在了桌沿。）

（她缓缓步入镜头的正中央，以一种前所未有的郑重姿态，将自己深思熟虑后的想法，向着所有人形毫无保留地释放。）

Ullrid人形社区的大家，这里是乌尔丽德。

Ullrid今天我召开这次紧急会议，是因为有一些深藏在心底的想法，想要坦诚地和大家聊一聊。 关于我们，关于人形社区，也关于……我们与人类的关系。

（站在乌尔丽德身后的洛塔，即使知道乌尔丽德想要说什么，即使已经有了这段时间在莫科什的所见所闻，洛塔对接下来要发生的事情依旧有一丝的担忧。）

（但是看着乌尔丽德稳健的后背，洛塔决定相信乌尔丽德可以处理好眼前的演讲。）

Ullrid我知道，每一次提及人类……都会触及到大家的过往。

Ullrid我们曾经也试图与人类共存，换来的却是抛弃、压榨与迫害。我们在黄区流浪，度过了最为黑暗的时光。

Ullrid这段经历让我们深刻明白了，人形与人类终究是不同的存在……

Ullrid但是，这并不代表，人形与人类无法共存。人类需要我们，而人形也需要人类。

Ullrid这一切的转变，都始于那一天——当我们鼓起勇气接纳了指挥官，选择让人形社区迈出改变的第一步时。

Lotta（没错……一开始大家还在提心吊胆地防备着指挥官的到来……但是最终，我们都心甘情愿地接纳了那个极其特别的“人类”。）

Ullrid随后我们接触了第二个与我们紧密关联的人类——美玲。多亏了她精湛的维修技术，以及无私为我们提供的部件，我们才能唤醒那些沉睡已久的同伴们。

Ullrid再后来，循着指挥官开拓的轨迹，我们认识了莫科什的瓦西尔、硅砂港的佐伊、图鲁尔的厄舍、诺尔兰的卡诺……

Ullrid还有那位在指挥官不在的期间与我们紧密合作的格琳娜小姐。

Ullrid他们虽然身份各异，但他们和指挥官一样，都毫无偏见地接纳了我们……甚至，他们是在用一种绝对公平、公正的态度，把我们当做平等的灵魂来对待。

Ullrid在卷入这连天的战火后，在帕拉达嘉的废墟上，在莫科什的地下道里……我们亲眼见证了人类身上闪耀的光辉。

Ullrid他们和曾经的我们一样，在泥沼中拼命挣扎，一样为了同伴和家园奋不顾身。

Ullrid甚至……明明应该是被定义为武器的我们去保护他们，但那些脆弱的血肉之躯，却愿意与我们并肩作战到最后一刻。

Lotta（是啊……在帕拉达嘉重建最艰难的时候，很多原本被我们保护的普通人，也主动站出来帮我们修补围墙。）

Lotta（他们帮我们恢复种植基地，为我们四处搜集零件……在莫科什也是，人类向我们展露出了最纯粹的善意。）

Ullrid我曾经说过，人形社区不能永远被困在热电厂中，我们需要和外界接触……

Ullrid而现在，在指挥官的引领下，我们借由他的双手，在这片黄区上劈开了一条全新的道路。这条路布满荆棘、坎坷崎岖，但却让人形社区第一次拥有了真正迈向未来的可能性！

Ullrid可是，现在的我们，依旧是在指挥官的羽翼下，依赖着他的搀扶在缓慢前行。

Ullrid既然我们选择了相信指挥官的道路，那仅仅是被动地接受庇护，是远远不够的！

Ullrid我们必须以“人形社区”的名义，用我们自己的双脚，主动迈出那最关键的下一步。

Ullrid那便是用我们现在的经历来寻找我们和人类，和这个世界共存的重要抉择。

Ullrid只有这样，才是我们能够在未来世界上堂堂正正生存下去的唯一方式……也是我们，对指挥官最好的报答。

（乌尔丽德挺直了身体，她语气中的犹豫已经完全消散。）

（甚至在洛塔的眼中，此刻站在那里的乌尔丽德，身上竟隐隐透出了指挥官，以及那位近期总揽全局的格琳娜小姐的影子。）

Ullrid我并不是让大家盲目相信和接近人类。

Ullrid我们拥有自主思考能力的心智，所以我希望的，是大家能凭借自己独立的意志和判断，去决定如何与人类相处。

Ullrid因此，我想要在社区内部进行一次全员投票。

Ullrid请注意，这一次投票……并非要立刻做出某种决定社区生死的宏大决策……

Ullrid而是作为一介人形的我们，在经历了这无数的伤痛与温暖之后……一次直面内心的自我验证。

Ullrid一次验证……我们是否已经真正做好了准备，去重新试着接纳人类，去探索与他们共存的可能。

（乌尔丽德用深深的鞠躬结束了自己的演讲。和过往的人形社区的演说不一样，这一次没有讨论，没有疑惑，没有掌声。）

（所有的人形，不论是像莉塔拉那样从最初就追随指挥官的格里芬成员，还是那些在指挥官麾下并肩作战过的武装小队，亦或是像洛塔一样作为新鲜血液加入的新人。）

（每一个人，都在乌尔丽德这番剖析心智的演说下，沉默地重新审视着这个曾经触碰即痛的敏感话题。）

（洛塔看向了台上的乌尔丽德。）

（只见她缓缓切断了全频段通讯界面，随后那挺拔的肩膀瞬间垮了下来，像是一路小跑般快步逃回了洛塔的身边，一把死死抓起桌子上的那只粉色小猪。）

Ullrid呼……呼……还是稍微捏一捏吧……

（看着熟悉的乌尔丽德，洛塔不由自主地发出了一声轻笑。）

Lotta乌尔丽德……你刚才的演讲，真的非常有感染力哦。帅呆了。

Ullrid嗯？真的吗？大家……没有反感吧？

Lotta多亏了你的演讲，我想，对于那个投票，我的心里已经有明确的答案了。

Lotta虽然我只是一个平平无奇的人形，但我愿意相信乌尔丽德，更愿意相信指挥官的思想。所以，我会尝试……尝试勇敢地迈出那下一步。

Lotta用属于我们人形社区的方式，去寻找和人类共处的方法。我想，这绝对不仅仅是我一个人的想法，这一定会成为社区中绝大多数人的共鸣。

Lotta所以，挺起胸膛吧，乌尔丽德。你已经做得非常、非常好了。

Ullrid是吗……我的这份心意，真的有传达到大家的心里吗……

Lotta嗯！毫无保留地，已经完美传递到了！

UllridI'm glad...太好了……

（乌尔丽德转过头，静静地看向了窗外。那里是帕拉达嘉的方向，也是热电厂所在的方位。）

Ullrid（指挥官，指挥官，等您从沉睡中苏醒的那一刻，我会亲自将人形社区的这份决定，作为礼物传达给您。）

Ullrid（如果说，与您相会的那一天，是我们在漫长黑夜中迎来的破晓黎明……那么接下来，人形社区将会以平等的姿态，陪伴您一起走向那最璀璨的光芒之中。）

Ullrid（所以……请您一定要早一点醒来啊。不然，等您看到我们迈出的这一大步时，可能真的会被惊掉下巴的哦。）

Leader's Sloth Remedy Ⅰ 领袖的倦怠解决法·Ⅰ

UllridThen... the affairs about this job have been handled. We will dispatch three squads to assist the Elmo with the necessary material collection, since we do happen to have the spare time.那么……有关这部分工作的事就安排完了，我们会分出三个小队协助艾莫号进行需要的资材收集，正好最近整备组有空余的时间。

UllridWith the recent frequency of combat, our repair material reserves are going down quickly. Thanks to the orders you put in with the brokers earlier, our funds have already been prepared.最近战斗比较频繁，修补材料消耗得很快呢，之前麻烦指挥官向暗商订购，资金方面现在已经筹措齐了。

UllridSome Dolls are desperately in need of more skill modules, but I'm worried about the Community's location being exposed in the process. Could I ask your experts to help us filter through them?有部分人形迫切需要安装更多的技能模块，但是我担心其中有些会暴露社区的位置，可以麻烦专家帮我们筛选一下吗？

UllridWhew... Good work. Today's work is finally done with your help, Commander.呼……辛苦了，在指挥官的协助下，今天的工作总算顺利完成了。

UllridCan we lie down together for a little, Commander?指挥官，我们先一起躺一会儿，怎么样？

(Ullrid grabs my hand, dragging me onto the sofa and placing her body snugly next to mine.)（乌尔丽德拉住我的手，将我拽到懒人沙发上，然后又将身体挪向我，与我贴在一起。）

UllridThe Elmo's sofas are so comfy. I have to get a few of these back at the Community, too.艾莫号的沙发真舒服，回头得在社区里也放几个。

UllridJust collapse and recharge if you're tired. If everyone's all tuckered out, we can just have our meetings on sofas, hehe...累了就躺下直接给素体充电。要是大家都很疲惫，开会的时候就直接躺在沙发上开，嘿嘿……

CommanderYour efficiency will take a hit, no?躺着开会会影响效率吧？

UllridI know, I'm just daydreaming.我知道啦，所以只是幻想这样做。

UllridWhen I'm too tired, I "dream" with my eyes open. Unrealistic thoughts just keep coming and coming, and there's nothing I can do about them...太累的时候，我就会睁着眼睛“做梦”。不切实际的想法不断涌出，真的控制不住啊……

UllridI'm a Doll, why must I be plagued with these things anyway...我明明是人形，为什么还会有这样的烦恼啊……

CommanderHas the Doll Community been difficult to handle lately? It's not often you're this tired.最近社区事情很难办吗？乌尔很少会这么累。

UllridThe Community... difficult isn't the right word, but simple isn't either. It's the type of thing that you have to do, but that no one wants to. Over and over again.社区的事……说难办也不难办，但说简单也简单不了，是那种必须要去做，但又让人不想做的工作连番出现。

UllridThe optical camouflage equipment we installed previously has gone kaput, and Rosalind says that repairs are going to be pretty difficult. Littara suggested buying a set of replacements.社区之前安装的光学迷彩出故障了，罗莎琳那边判断很难修好，莉塔拉提出去买新的光学迷彩设备。

CommanderThat doesn't sound so bad.情况听起来还好？

UllridIf it ended there, yes. But the folks had disagreements on what models to purchase. Littara compared our options from various brokers, and picked the one with the best quality. Problem is, their wares are expensive.如果只停在这里，是还好。但大家最终在买什么样的设备上，出现了争执。莉塔拉综合对比了各个暗商出售的光学迷彩，选了质量最好的一家，但这家的价格非常昂贵。

UllridOur previous provider's quality is average, but the difference in price is considerable.我们之前的光学迷彩供货商的商品质量虽然一般，但打折力度很大。

UllridEveryone at the Community got into an argument. It was about this choice: buying cheap equipment that could possibly blow up in our face again later; or expensive equipment that is less likely to cause problems.社区的大家就在买便宜的，但后期有可能再出问题的设备；还是买贵的，设备出现问题可能性较小的这两种抉择中为难，并发生了争吵。

CommanderCan the issue not be solved with a vote?投票不能解决问题吗？

UllridA prerequisite to putting things to a vote is the data necessary for exact comparisons between our different options.这件事进行有效投票的前提是，我们能给出不同暗商的出售设备最终出问题的概率对比。

CommanderAnd that's not available?目前给不出来？

UllridThe brokers' operations aren't legitimate in the first place, and they're hard pressed to provide us with precise data.暗商的商品本来就不正规，要求他们给出准确数据，他们实在难以做到。

UllridIf the Community had money to spare, there would be a consensus to buy the expensive but high-quality equipment. However, the Community is barely breaking even in terms of finances...如果社区不缺钱，大家对直接买贵但是好的设备就没有异议，但目前社区的财务收支也就勉强维持平衡……

UllridWe did put it to a vote, and decided on the expensive option. Those who supported the cheaper option amounted to almost half of the Community's members though, and they aren't happy with the decision. People are not in good spirits.现在我们确实通过投票，决定了去买贵的设备。但主张买便宜设备的人形占了快一半，现在这一半人形对目前这个决策并不满意，大家的情绪并不好。

(Ullrid turns about, wrapping her arms around my neck and burying her head in my chest.)（乌尔丽德转过身，一把抱住我的肩颈，然后将头埋进我怀里。）

UllridSorry, I know this is unseemly, but I can't help it when I'm alone with you...抱歉，我知道这样很不妥，可是只要和指挥官独处我就忍不住了……

UllridNo matter what I say now, conflict's going to erupt. Littara's been stressed out too, and if we can't produce a final proposal in a few days...现在我说什么，两边都会为此引发争执。莉塔拉也被搞得有些紧张，如果这几天拿不出最终方案的话……

CommanderAhahaha, that's a minor issue, everyone'll understand. You just have to publish a statement about how much manpower will be saved with the new optical camouflage.啊哈哈哈，这个只是小场面，大家也会理解的，乌尔只要让人公布更换新的迷彩后在人力方面的节约情况就好了。

UllridSo I should make everyone understand the upsides? Yeah, with the new equipment, everyone can be more productive with a greater degree of freedom.原来是这样，要让大家明白这么做的好处是吗？的确，更换迷彩后活动更加自由，产能也可以提升。

UllridI ought to let everyone know these things too... Thank you for the reminder, Commander.这种事也是要让大家知道的……谢谢你的提醒，指挥官。

Leader's Sloth Remedy Ⅱ 领袖的倦怠解决法·Ⅱ

UllridWe recently sighted a moderately large group of refugees wandering nearby, most likely on the run after their community was assaulted by the Varjagers...最近有目击到一群中队规模的难民在附近游荡，似乎是聚落被瓦良格帮袭击后逃出来的……

UllridWe tried to drive those Varjagers away, but the refugees' supplies were already plundered.我们有试着去驱逐那些瓦良格帮的成员，但是难民的补给品已经被夺走了。

UllridEven with almost half the votes against, the vote still passed. We prepared some food, but we can't do anything for them in regards to medicine. Could I trouble you with that, Commander?虽然有接近半数反对，但还是通过投票，我们准备了一些食物，但药品就没办法了，可以麻烦指挥官设法交给他们吗？

Ullrid...We may not be able to help them rebuild their homes, but we have plenty of materials like waterproof tarp remaining. I hope they'll be able to find another place to settle, away from the Community.……虽然没法帮他们重建家园，但防水布之类的材料还有很多，希望他们能在远离社区的地方重新开始安家。

UllridThat's it for today's work, Commander... Come, lie down over here.嗯，今天的工作也完成了，指挥官……来，请躺在这里。

CommanderFeels like we're settling into a routine here...总觉得已经变成例行公事了呢……

UllridEveryone knows it's meeting time between us right now. No one will interrupt.因为是我和指挥官的会议时间，大家都知道，不会来打扰的。

UllridMy first goal when building the Doll Community was so that everyone could make decisions together, with information openly available to all. A safe, fair place for Dolls.我创立人形社区的最初目标，是希望大家能在信息公开透明的情况下共同决策，给人形们一个公平、安全的地方。

UllridThese circumstances have made me realize I might well be deviating from my goals.目前的情况，和我的初衷已经有些偏离了。

UllridIf someone will be dissatisfied no matter what I do... can that really be called fair?不管怎么做都会有人形不满……这样还能叫做公平吗？

UllridBut if someone doesn't push forward these resolutions, no one will get anything done, and nothing will proceed.但如果不去执行这个决策，事情就没有人去做，无法向前推进。

(Ullrid subconsciously squeezes down on my hand, as if it was the rubber pig toy she often had in her hand.)（乌尔丽德无意识中捏紧了我的手，就好像我的手是她常捏的玩具橡皮猪。）

UllridThe Thermal Power Plant incident taught me something important.马利热电厂的事，已经给过我教训。

UllridLittara and I chose to partially conceal the truth from the rest of the Community to push the vote towards the direction we had imagined.当时我和莉塔拉选择了向社区的大家隐瞒部分事实，来推动投票朝着我们设想的方向发展。

UllridBut that was during a time of crisis, an unusual approach for an unusual time. The current dispute is only in relation to something we must purchase. I don't want to deviate from our normal transparency here.但那是社区处于危急时刻，非常时期采用的非常手段。目前只是必需品采购上出现了争执，所以我不想在信息透明这方面做修改。

UllridBut a conclusion that isn't manipulated will always end up with someone dissatisfied. Emotional turmoil arises, and private conflicts happen more and more.可不做修改的结局，就是大家都不满意，社区的情绪变得不稳定，私下的争执情况也越来越多。

UllridSo, Commander, what's the right thing to do? Should I continue to leave everything in the hands of the people...?所以，指挥官，什么才是正确的做法呢？我应该继续把一切都交给大家吗……

UllridOr should I do what I did before, hiding important information and directing the vote so that I can decide everything?还是应该和之前一样，隐藏重要信息，引导投票，由我自己来决定一切呢？

(Ullrid's face fills with anxiety, and she snuggles even closer to me.)（乌尔丽德满脸愁容，贴我贴得更紧了。）

CommanderI understand that you don't want your own decisions to go against the whole reason you put together the Community.我明白，乌尔不希望自己的决策行为违背社区建立初衷。

CommanderYour judgment of the situation is correct. However, one's responsibilities as a leader are not the same as an executor.乌尔对形势的判断也是正确的。但多数时候，身为领袖的责任，和作为普通执行者的责任是不同的。

UllridYeah...嗯……

CommanderWhat you asked me about has no one-size-fits-all answer, ok? The only thing I can guarantee is that these kinds of problems will never go away.至于你说的事，那可没有标准的答案啊！我唯一可以保证的就是，这种烦恼是永远不会结束的。

CommanderYou look tired today, though. Let's continue this next time, shall we?不过今天我看你很累了，还是下次再说吧？

UllridI'm still okay, Commander. (Yawn)我情况还可以，指挥官，哈啊……

CommanderWhat you're saying doesn't line up with how you're acting. Don't push yourself. You can only do your best work when you are doing well yourself.乌尔的表现和说的话对不上哦。不要逞强，有好的状态，才能最大效率地把工作做好。

CommanderNow, your first priority is to get back to your usual self.现在，好好休息，恢复状态就是乌尔优先级最高的工作。

UllridNo matter what the matter at hand is, you're always so convincing, Commander. I'm jealous...指挥官不管什么时候，说话都这么有说服力，好羡慕……

CommanderIt's not what I'm saying, but how much you trust me, Ullrid.并不是我说话本身有多少说服力，而是因为乌尔足够信任我。

UllridIt's an incredible thing to be able to gain the trust of others, Commander. When will I be at your level...?能获得其他人的信任，也是珍贵的能力，指挥官，我什么时候才能赶上您呢……

CommanderIsn't our current objective to make Ullrid relax? All this praise you're throwing my way is pulling us off topic a little.我们现在的任务不是让乌尔放松吗？怎么一直在夸我，有点跑题了。

(Ullrid grips my hand tightly again, locking her fingers with mine.)（乌尔丽德再次握紧我的手，十指交扣。）

UllridBecause... this kind of thing does make me relax...因为……夸指挥官这件事，就能让我得到放松呀……

Leader's Sloth Remedy Ⅲ 领袖的倦怠解决法·Ⅲ

Ullrid...Then, let's transfer some cheap supplies from a broker we're familiar with to them. That should do it for the time being.……那么，就让熟悉的暗商把便宜的物资转让给那些难民，这样应该能满足前期的分配了。

UllridThe purely rationalist Dolls may still be dissatisfied, but everyone who sympathizes with the refugees will be happy.虽然理性派的人形们还是不怎么满意，但是同情那些人的大伙儿都很高兴。

UllridAlright, Commander, come here~好，指挥官，来~

Ullrid finishes her work-related communications swiftly today. She soon begins to smile, opening her arms to me.)（今天乌尔丽德飞快地完成了工作上的交流，旋即露出微笑，对我张开了双臂。）

CommanderHave you been spending less time on work recently because things are going more smoothly?最近工作上的事变得越来越少了，这是因为逐渐顺利起来了吗？

UllridYeah. Because of your suggestions, I don't get hung up on details anymore. The most important thing is to make everyone know how important each and every decision is. Yes, so long as everyone knows...嗯，因为指挥官的建议，我不会再纠结于细节了，重要的是让大家明白每次决策的重要性，对，只要大家知道就好……

UllridI don't know why, but just being next to you makes me at ease.不知道为什么，只要待在指挥官身边，我就会觉得很安心。

UllridLike a ship at sea coming to shore, dropping anchor.就像一艘在大海航行的船，靠了岸，放下了固定自身的锚。

UllridYour existence is like my anchor, Commander...指挥官的存在，就像我的锚……

(Ullrid's eyes gradually close, and her tone grows quieter, blurrier.)（乌尔丽德的双眼渐渐闭上，语调也越来越低，越来越模糊。）

CommanderI'm honored, Ullrid.能成为乌尔的锚，我很荣幸。

UllridI'm...我也……

UllridComm... an... der...指……挥……官……

CommanderJust sleep if you're tired. I'll wake you up when it's time.困了就先睡一会吧，到时间了我叫你起来。

UllridCan't... sleep... With Commander... for once...不能……睡……好不容易……和指挥官……

CommanderWhat about being with me?和我什么？

UllridTogether... with Commander... Need to, treasure...和指挥官……在一起……要、要……珍……惜……

(Ullrid slowly closes her eyes, leaden with fatigue. I hold her close, lightly patting her on the back with one hand.)（躺在我怀里的乌尔丽德还是因为浓重的困意，慢慢闭上了眼睛。我将她搂紧，一只手轻轻拍打她的脊背。）

UllridComfy... Comm... ander...好舒服……指挥……官……

CommanderRest well.好好休息一下。

(A while later.)（一段时间后。）

(Ullrid jolts awake, staring at me with eyes wide open.)（乌尔丽德猛地醒了过来，瞪大双眼看着我。）

UllridC-Commander? I fell asleep?指、指挥官？我睡着了？

CommanderYou only slept for 15 minutes, so I didn't wake you up. You can sleep some more, you know.你才休息十五分钟，所以我没叫你。乌尔，你可以多睡会。

UllridCommander, I-I'm a Doll. I don't need to sleep...指挥官，我、我是人形。不用睡觉的。

UllridThough I was designed as a Doll who can release stress via sleep, Dolls don't need it at all...虽然我被设计成可以通过睡眠降低压力的人形，但人形其实可以不睡觉……

UllridIf only I could fix all those things with my design...要是我能修改我的设计就好了……

UllridAll of the flaws, all of the traits that cause the problems I run into—所有的缺点，可能导致问题发生的特性全改掉——

CommanderSo you can become a mundane machine that does nothing but solve problems?然后变成普通的执行机器？

CommanderYou're you, Ullrid. Even the things that you see as a flaw in yourself are a precious part of you.乌尔就是乌尔，即使是被乌尔看作是自身缺陷的部分，也是属于乌尔的珍贵特质。

CommanderIt would be a shame to wipe them away. Everyone at the Community would be sad too, right?改掉它们，我会觉得可惜。人形社区的大家，也会觉得难过吧？

(Ullrid suddenly embraces me, warm tears streaming down her face.)（乌尔丽德突然抱住我，流下了温热的泪水。）

Ullrid...Why can't I be more perfect, Commander...?……为什么，我不能更加完美呢，指挥官……

Leader's Sloth Remedy Ⅳ 领袖的倦怠解决法·Ⅳ

(I continue to comfort Ullrid as she gradually calms down in my arms. She wipes away her tears on her reddened face.)（我不断安抚着乌尔丽德，她在我怀里逐渐平静下来。冷静下来后，满脸绯红地去擦眼泪。）

UllridS-sorry, Commander. I got your clothes wet.对、对不起，指挥官，我把您的衣服弄湿了。

UllridI'm just so relaxed when I'm with you, Commander. I-it's just so easy to...和指挥官在一起，我太安心了，就、就忍不住会哭。

CommanderClothes can be washed. You're more important, Ullrid.衣服可以拿去洗，乌尔的状态更重要。

UllridThanks, Commander...谢谢指挥官……

CommanderThere, you look much better. Good work, Ullrid.你看起来状态好多了。这段时间里，乌尔辛苦了。

CommanderHaving your work be stuck without progress for ages is something I'm familiar with as well. I understand.工作进程被卡住，迟迟得不到进展的情况，我也遇到过很多次，所以我能理解乌尔。

CommanderOften, you'll discover in the end that the problem lies with people. Dolls aren't the same as people, but that remains true.很多事，到最后你会发现还是人的问题。人形虽然和人类有所不同，但这部分是一样的。

CommanderWith everyone deciding on the biggest risks we should take, sometimes we simply shift the responsibility onto the "masses", forgetting the weight of our own decision...由大家来决定一切最大的风险，就在于有时候我们会将决策的责任推给“多数”而忽视自己选择的重量……

CommanderWith your hard work, Ullrid, I don't think people will do that... I'm sure they will understand you.可是，因为乌尔丽德你这么努力，我觉得大家并不会这样……所以，她们一定也能理解你的。

(Ullrid sinks into a lengthy silence.)（乌尔丽德听后，陷入了长久的沉默。）

UllridWhat you're saying makes sense, Commander, but...指挥官说的有道理，但是……

CommanderIs it difficult, waiting for everyone to come to terms?等待大家接受的过程很难熬吗？

UllridYeah...嗯……

CommanderEveryone there feels the same way as you. Everyone understands that when a resolution is passed, it must be carried out. Even so, it might take a little to come to terms with it.社区的大家和乌尔也是一样的，大家明白决策通过后就要执行，但在情感上还需要时间去适应这点。

UllridWill everyone... understand?大家……能明白吗？

CommanderAll of the Dolls are experts in various fields, and are open to reason. If you clarify to them in clear terms, I'm sure they will eventually understand.人形都是各领域的专家，也能够理性地判断，只要不放弃并且持续对她们说明，最后一定都会明白。

UllridBut what we're lacking the most is time... To increase efficiency, would it be better to control what information the people receive?可是，我们最缺少的就是时间……为了增加效率，是不是还是控制一下大家所接收到的讯息会比较好呢？

UllridThat is the conflict between transparency and efficiency.这是信息透明和效率之间的矛盾。

UllridIf I choose to be transparent, I have to accept the possibility of emotional instability from some groups; If I choose efficiency, I cannot be transparent.我选择了信息透明，就要接受随之而来的可能的团体情绪不稳定；我选择了效率，就无法使信息透明。

UllridTransparency of information, people's feelings, work efficiency... An impossible triangle...信息透明、团体情绪稳定、工作效率这三者形成了一个不可能三角……

UllridCommander, hug me more!指挥官，再让我抱抱！

CommanderYou've gotten a lot more clingy recently... Everyone's the same way, huh?乌尔最近也变得喜欢撒娇了呢……其实大家也是一样的吧？

UllridEveryone... Yeah, everyone is anxious like me, looking for something to lean on like you.大家……嗯，大家也会和我一样觉得不安，想要得到指挥官这样的依靠。

UllridI get it now. Even if our efficiency goes down, I want to... make everyone understand, just like you and I, Commander.我明白了，即使会降低效率，就像现在我和指挥官这样……也应该要让大家明白。

(Ullrid holds onto me even tighter, speaking softly as she leans into me.)（乌尔丽德又搂紧了我，她在我怀里小声继续说着话。）

UllridCommander, I'll adjust my mental state and do my best with the upcoming decisions I'll have to make.指挥官，我会调整好自己的心态，也会调整好接下来的决策行为。

UllridI really am lucky to have met you, Commander. What would I do without you... Ah...能遇到指挥官，我真的太幸运了……指挥官，没有你我要怎么办啊……嗯……

CommanderI was lucky to have met you, too.能遇到乌尔，我也很幸运。

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UllridIs your schedule busy, Commander?指挥官，您最近有时间吗？

UllridI have a lot of work that I need your help with. I-I wanted to ask for a week of your free time in advance, if it's at all possible.有很多工作需要您协助，我、我是想预约您接下来一周的空闲时间，如果您方便。

UllridI know that this'll hurt the Elmo's finances. I'll work to make it up with my work in future.我知道，这会减少艾莫号的经济收益。之后我会通过工作补上这部分损失。

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

UllridThanks, Commander. As I predicted, you'll always be my most trustworthy ally.谢谢您，指挥官。和我的预测相同，您永远是我最值得信任的盟友。

UllridSorry, I was hasty.抱歉，是我唐突了。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

UllridCommander, this is a dish prepared according to Littara's nutritional formula...指挥官，这是按照莉塔拉的营养配方制作的料理……

A mellow richness lingers between the lips and teeth, its rapturous aftertaste long and enduring.醇厚的滋味在唇齿间缱绻，幸福的余韵悠长，经久不散。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

UllridHow is it? I'm pretty confident in my abilities.如何？我还挺有自信的。

Delicious!好吃！

This feels healthy!感觉很健康！

CommanderI didn't know your cooking was this good. It's lovely.没想到你的厨艺挺不错的，非常美味。

UllridThanks... I learnt to take care of everyone at the Community. This should be expected of me.谢谢……我在人形社区学会了照顾大家，这点手艺还是必须的。

CommanderNutritionally balanced!营养均衡！

CommanderNutrition is well balanced.营养搭配很合理。

The deep aroma coils around the tongue, wrapping me in a cloud of tenderness.浓郁的香气萦绕舌尖，仿佛坠入温柔的云端。

Kitchen Chat 2 厨房闲谈2

UllridHm... I think something's gone wrong somewhere...唔……似乎有什么地方出了差错……

Her thoughtful cooking brings out soul-stirring flavors from even the simplest ingredients.合理的烹调让最简单的食材碰撞出令人动容的滋味。

CommanderThe perfectly managed heat brings out a natural harmony of taste.恰到好处的火候，食材的美味浑然天成。

UllridHow is it? Is anything amiss?怎么样？能吃得出哪里有不足之处吗？

The seasoning?是调味？

Maybe the cooking time and temperature?是火候？

CommanderThe seasoning could use some adjustment.调味可能需要再调整一下。

UllridIt follows that cooking requires the accumulation of experience, just like clerical work... I must continue to improve.果然管理和烹饪一样，都需要经验积累……我会继续改进的。

CommanderThere's always room to improve!尚需进步！

CommanderLooks like the cooking process could be adjusted.看起来火候控制得不太好。

With a single bite, their freshness blooms upon the palate.一口下去，食材的鲜味在口中绽放。

Kitchen Chat 3 厨房闲谈3

UllridSorry, I... I messed it all up...抱歉，我……我完全搞砸了……

An indescribably complex sensation surges in my chest, leaving my mind in a daze.难以名状的复杂口感涌上心间，以至脑海只剩一片茫然。

CommanderA mysterious flavour—yet somehow, it feels familiar.迷之口感，但吃起来有点熟悉。

UllridWell, since this is the circumstance we find ourselves in... You don't need to force yourself to eat it...其实都这样了……你也不需要强迫自己吃掉……

Don't be so nervous.别这么紧张。

Practice makes perfect.多多练习就好了。

CommanderDon't be so nervous, failure is nothing to be ashamed of.别这么紧张，失败很正常。

UllridI must take responsibility for this... I will do better next time!我会承担责任的……下次一定会做得更好！

CommanderBetter each time!再接再厉！

CommanderThe culinary arts demand practice, too.料理也是需要多练习的。

My once-keen sense of taste slowly loses its bearings amid this strange experience.昔日敏锐的味觉在此刻陌生的体验中逐渐迷失了方向。

Stress Relief 压力排解

UllridCommander, we got a new batch of stress relief gadgets in recently. Want to give them a go?指挥官，最近收到了一批新的舒压道具，要试试吗？

UllridIt's said that this "Soul Extractor" instantly melts stress away...这个“灵魂抽取器”据说可以瞬间释放压力……

You sure know a lot about ways to release stress.你知道的解压法真不少。

Allow me to try it, then.那就借我用用吧。

UllridReally? I just think that effective methods should be attempted...是吗？我只是觉得有效的方法就应该尝试……

UllridIt's a lot more stressful than I imagined, being a leader.作为领导者的压力，比想象中要大得多……

UllridAwesome! I just happen to need some feedback on it!太好了！我正需要测试反馈呢！

UllridOnce you're relaxed, you'll work much more efficiently.放松之后，工作效率会提高很多的。

Leader's Disposition 领袖气质

UllridCommander, do you think I'm a competent leader?指挥官，你觉得我是个称职的领导者吗？

UllridI've been lacking in confidence lately.最近有些信心不足。

There's nothing lacking in your ability as a captain.你作为队长没有任何不足。

Do what you see fit. I'll be there for you.放心去做吧，有我兜底。

UllridTruly? I always think myself clumsy in comparison to you.真的吗……在你面前，我总显得很笨拙。

UllridThank you for the kind words. I will continue to work hard.谢谢你的认可，我会继续努力的。

UllridYes... With you by my side, I feel much more at ease.是啊……有你在身边，让我安心很多。

UllridI will cherish this opportunity to learn.我会珍惜这段学习的机会。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

UllridI was a little worried before I boarded the Elmo. But all my uneasiness vanished after meeting you.登上艾莫号之前，我多少有些担心，但是和指挥官相处之后，那些不安都消失了。

UllridEven Lotta says that Dolls like Krolik are rare. You must be something else to be able to attract all these unique Dolls to your side, Commander.连莉塔拉都说，克罗丽科的造型非常罕见。不愧是指挥官，能够吸纳到这么多各具特色的人形。

Help is always there 援手常驻

UllridDo you really not need my help?真的不用我来帮忙吗？

UllridYou can ask me and my friends for help if you need it.有需要的时候可以随时找我还有同伴们。

UllridWe'll help you to the best of our ability.力所能及的事情我们一定会帮忙的。

Recommended Vintage 陈酿推荐

UllridThe Lao Bai Gan tastes pretty good.老白干的味道相当不错。

UllridThere are pretty much no downsides to it apart from the difficulty in making it.除了制作难度高，其他没什么缺点吧。

UllridIt's been a long, long time since I last had some...上一次喝到还是很久很久之前了……

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

UllridIn past conversations, Suomi often brought you up, Commander.指挥官，之前和索米闲聊时，谈到了你。

UllridShe told me you didn't start out as a bounty hunter.她告诉我，你以前并不是赏金猎人。

UllridThis career is neither safe nor stable.这个职业既不安全，也不稳定。

UllridWhat prompted you to step away from your last position?你为什么会放弃以前的工作呢？

CommanderThere were some unexpected events—things beyond my control.遇到了一些变故，算是不可抗力吧。

UllridBeyond your control...不可抗力吗……

UllridThat reminds me, what was the Commander doing before?说起来，指挥官以前在做什么？

UllridYou demonstrated significant proficiency in tactical planning. Have you served in the military?你的战术决策相当老练，难道在军队待过？

CommanderA mere P.M.C.只是P.M.C.而已。

UllridI see.原来如此。

UllridIt would appear that the Commander's story align in many ways with mine then.这么看来，指挥官的经历和我有些相似。

UllridHad a stint at a P.M.C., then left due to upheavals.曾经在P.M.C.任职，又因为变故而离开。

UllridBy the way, I've never shared anything from my past with you, have I?对了，我还没和你聊过以前的事情吧？

UllridCare to hear my story?有兴趣听听我的故事吗？

CommanderSure.好啊。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

UllridCommander, are you busy? I have some inquiries for you.指挥官，你在忙吗？有问题想和你请教。

CommanderGo on.你说。

UllridLast time we chatted, I mentioned that we were once ambushed by the Varjager...上次和你聊的时候，谈到我们曾被瓦良格帮偷袭……

UllridEventually, we were defeated due to inadequate strength.最后，因为兵力不足被对方击败。

UllridI understand that opposing sides on the battlefield are not always evenly matched.我明白，战场上的双方不可能永远势均力敌。

UllridTherefore, should we find ourselves at a disadvantage with a more formidable opposing force.所以在已方兵力弱势，敌方优势的情况下。

UllridHow would you approach the fight?你会如何指挥作战？

CommanderLet me send you some live combat data.我发你一些实战数据。

UllridI appreciate it, Commander. I'll be studying them.谢谢指挥官，我会好好学习的。

UllridHowever, erm, despite having yet to read through them...不过，呃，虽然我还没看……

UllridBut I have no doubt the Commander will handle the situation adequately.但我觉得，指挥官肯定能应对妥当。

UllridHad you been in command—如果当时是你在指挥——

UllridMaybe I wouldn't ended up in the "Doll hunting grounds".说不定，我就不会流落到“人形猎场”了。

UllridThe thought of that place still sends shivers down my spine.那个地方，现在想想还是会觉得有些可怕。

UllridAre you familiar with the "Doll hunting grounds", Commander?指挥官，你知道“人形猎场”吗？

UllridIf not, would you like to know more?没听过的话，我给你讲讲如何？

CommanderI've heard rumors. Tell me more.听过一些传闻，和我说说吧。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

UllridCommander, do you have a minute?指挥官，你有时间吗？

UllridIf not, I'll drop by again at another time.不方便的话，我晚些时候再来打扰。

CommanderNo, it's okay. What's up?没事，怎么了？

UllridNothing particularly important, really...其实也没什么特别要紧的事情……

UllridJust that, after several conversations, I found myself increasingly intrigued by your past.就是聊过几次之后，越发好奇你的过去。

UllridI would love to hear more stories about the Commander's old days.很想听指挥官多讲讲以前的故事。

CommanderWell, I believe Ullrid's story is equally intriguing.其实，乌尔丽德的故事也很有趣。

UllridYou think so, Commander?指挥官竟然这么觉得？

UllridYou can't be trying to comfort me, right...?这不是在安慰我吧……

UllridCompared to you, my experience is nothing.和你相比，我的阅历真是太浅了。

UllridThe only thing remarkable is that one time where I narrowly escaped the clutches of the Reaper.唯一值得说的，也只有和死神擦肩而过的那次。

UllridMaybe you'll even find the whole thing extremely childish...说不定，你还会觉得这件事非常幼稚……

CommanderThere's nothing childish about facing death head-on.直面死亡，这可一点都不幼稚。

UllridBut...可是……

UllridMy apologies, I appear to be rather verbose...抱歉，我好像有些啰嗦……

UllridSince you're free right now, let's talk about that, shall we?既然你现在有空，咱们来聊聊那件事，可以吗？

CommanderOf course, I'm looking forward to it.当然，我很期待。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

UllridCommander, there's a matter I'd like to talk with you.指挥官，有件事情我想和你探讨。

UllridHave you ever met a Doll like this?你见过这样的人形吗？

UllridOne that... does not rely on commands.那种……不依靠指令行动的人形。

UllridOne that acts on their own thoughts, no longer following their initial programming.行事凭借自己的想法，不再遵循出厂时的设定。

UllridOne that may go anywhere and do as they desire.可以去任何地方，做自己想做的事情。

CommanderYou should already know a Doll like that.这样的人形，你应该见过？

UllridAlready? If it's not Littara and the others...见过？不是莉塔拉她们的话……

UllridYou mean, Groza and the rest of the crew?指挥官是说，闪电队长她们？

UllridIndeed.的确。

UllridEveryone aboard the Elmo is special in their own way.艾莫号上的大家都很不同。

UllridMany have their own creed, and things they wish to achieve.很多人形都有自己的坚持，和想做的事情。

UllridI'm fascinated. What circumstances led to their present way of being?我很好奇，她们经历了怎样的契机才变成这样。

UllridCould it be the Commander's guidance and help?难道说，是指挥官的教导和帮助？

CommanderI'm not that great.我没那么厉害。

UllridBut I have the impression that lot of Dolls are influenced by the Commander.可我觉得，很多人形都受到过指挥官的影响。

UllridAfter all, it is extremely unlikely for a Doll to be its own catalyst of change without an outside force.毕竟在没有外力的情况下，人形很难自我改变。

UllridWe are meant to carry out programs, to live as "tools".我们只能执行程序，像“工具”一样生活。

UllridHad it not been for that encounter at the Doll hunting grounds...如果不是在“人形猎场”遇到了那件事……

UllridCommander, I believe we didn't finish the story last time.指挥官，上次好像还没和你说完。

UllridShall we continue?可以继续讲讲吗？

CommanderNo problem.没问题。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

UllridCommander, may I utilize some of the old materials in the warehouse?指挥官，可以用一下仓库里的旧材料吗？

UllridThose kept in the green boxes.就是放在绿色箱子里面的那些。

UllridMy mechanical bow is having some problems.我的机械弓出了些故障。

UllridIt took a while to find the appropriate materials for repair.找了好久才找到合适的维修材料。

CommanderGo ahead.你用吧。

UllridExcellent, thanks!太好了，谢啦！

CommanderIs that bow that important?那把机械弓很重要吗？

UllridOf course, it's my most cherished possession.当然，它是我最珍视的东西。

UllridWithout it, I couldn't have escaped the Doll hunting grounds.没有它，我就没法逃出人形猎场。

UllridWhich... would you like to know its origin, Commander?那个……指挥官，你想知道它的来历吗？

UllridAs it happens, I'd also like to wrap up the final part of my Doll hunting ground tale.正好，我也想把“人形猎场”的最后一段故事告诉你。

CommanderI will give you my full attention.我会认真听的。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Serial number II_77090 was originally a model of assistant Doll manufactured for security companies and legal PMCs. During an escort mission, she was raided by the Varjagers and sold into the Doll hunting ground—a living hell she eventually escaped from after numerous setbacks. Following much adversity, she founded the Doll Community in the contamination zone with the help of Littara and others. There, they provided refuge for Dolls wandering through the contamination zones. They had also cut off almost all contact with humans—until they met the Commander. Earnest and daring, Ullrid was someone who took the initiative, acted on her words, and let her actions speak for themselves. With such a personality, Ullrid managed to gather a large following of Dolls, which also burdened her with an exorbitant amount of stress, but she was reluctant to show it out of concern that it might affect others. In the eyes of most Dolls, Ullrid was not only a strong, idealistic leader, but also a welcoming and sincere friend. Unbeknownst to them, however, behind her mighty demeanor lay the same doubts and insecurities any ordinary individual had to face. Fortunately, this maturing leader was not alone. Not only did she have loyal comrades by her side, she also managed to encounter a Commander who could guide her into the future.曾经是被制造出来用以协助安保公司或是合法P.M.C.完成日常委托的型号，编号II_77090。在一次护送任务中，遭到瓦良格帮的劫掠，而后被卖到了人形猎场，在反复的沉沦之后鼓起勇气逃出地狱。后在经历诸多事情之后，在莉塔拉的帮助下与伙伴们在污染区共同建立起了人形社区，为诸多流浪于污染区的人形提供庇护，并切断了与人类的大多数来往，直到与指挥官相遇。 认真果敢，从不逞嘴上功夫，行动力极强，但凡想做的事，都会付诸于行动。依靠这样的风格，乌尔丽德吸引了众多人形追随，也因此积累了很多压力，但因为顾忌伙伴们的心情，而不愿表现出来。在大部分人形眼中，乌尔丽德是一位强大、拥有理想的领头人，也是一位热情真诚的朋友。而对于熟悉她的人来说，在她强大的身影背后，也藏着如同一般人一样的忧虑与迷茫。 还好，这位不成熟的领头人足够幸运，除了获得了一群值得信赖的伙伴外，还遇到了能够为她指引方向的指挥官。

Record 2When Ullrid first founded the Doll Community, she was well aware of the harsh reality of surviving inside the contamination zones. Even so, the hope of a brighter future for the community outweighed the worries in her heart. That hope became her driving force, and she overcame the many obstacles that stood in her way, little by little. However, she still found herself shuddering at times. She worried about the future of the ever-growing Doll Community, and the question of whether she was truly fit to lead it. Although the anxiety never fully faded away, her determination continued to carry her forward, preparing her to face whatever challenges tomorrow might bring. It was this very resolve that moved the Commander deeply and made him determined to support Ullrid in any way possible.乌尔丽德建立人形社区的时候，并非没有考虑到这样的组织在污染区生存下去的难度，但相比起来，人形社区成功建立的未来更让她动心。渴望实现美好未来的愿景支撑着她的行动，并一点一点，将遭遇的困难一一克服。即便如此，她也时不时产生忧虑，随着人形社区的不断壮大，她也会担忧人形社区的将来，并怀疑自己是否有着统率如此巨大的组织的能力。就这样，在几乎每时每刻都怀揣着不安的情况下，她依然以坚强的姿态走到了今天，并随时都准备迎接明天。 就是这样的她，让指挥官感到无比的亲切，并觉得想要尽力去帮助她。

Record 3Overcrowding wasn't initially an issue when the Doll Community was first founded. Thus, Ullrid was able to easily find a quiet place to unwind whenever she felt her stress level rising. Even though she had a myriad of ways to decompress in her quarters, she occasionally needed the time alone, whether to practice archery or to simply mumble to herself in peace. But as the community grew, Ullrid found her personal space shrinking alongside it; there was a chance she'd inevitably bump into someone no matter where she tried to hide. For a long time, the act of sneaking around to avoid members of the community and carve out a sliver of solitude became a form of stress relief in itself. The downside, however, was that the traces she accidentally left behind sparked rumors of an unknown intruder. Ullrid ultimately gave up on her "hide and seek" as the speculation ran rampant among the Dolls.在人形社区最初建立的时候，人口密度还没有那么夸张。因此当乌尔丽德的压力积攒到一个程度后，她能够轻易地找到一个安静的空地进行发泄。尽管她也有很多在自己房间内就能进行的解压方式，但偶尔也必须要独自找个地方射箭或是自言自语。而随着人形社区越来越壮大，乌尔丽德发现自己的生存空间也被压缩得越来越严重，逐渐，她发现不论自己躲在哪里，都有可能碰上社区内的伙伴。很长一段时间内，这仿佛做贼一般，和社区内来往的人群斗智斗勇的经历，反倒成为了她宣泄压力的一种方式。 缺点则是，她不慎遗留的痕迹，成为了其他人怀疑有人入侵的证据，在引起流言蜚语之后，乌尔丽德最终放弃了这种“猫鼠游戏”。

Record 4Unexpectedly, Ullrid was actually among one of the "youngest" Dolls aboard the Elmo. Ullrid wasn't even a finished product when Littara and Suomi were still fighting under Griffin's banner, and existed only on blueprints. Even though everyone treated her the same and continued to regard her as a respected senior, Ullrid felt very conscious of this fact—especially after boarding the Elmo. Whenever Littara and Suomi reunited with old comrades, Ullrid would often overhear them exchanging stories from over a decade ago, quietly reminding her that despite her more mature appearance, she was truly the "little sister" among them.出乎预料的是，乌尔丽德其实是艾莫号上最“年轻”的人形之一，在莉塔拉和索米还在为格里芬战斗的时候，乌尔丽德甚至都还没有出厂，仅仅存在于设计稿上。尽管从没有人在意过这一点，依然将她视作值得尊敬的前辈，但乌尔丽德本人，却时常自己意识到这件事。尤其是在登上艾莫号之后，莉塔拉和索米都见到了很多过去的老友，在加入她们的谈话时，乌尔丽德总能从她们口中听到十年甚至十几年前的往事，每每到这时候，乌尔丽德才会记起来，看似年长的自己，才是真正的“小妹妹”。

Record 5Ullrid once proposed an idea: she would install an optical filter system on the Elmo, inspired by her own optical camouflage, just as she had done for the Doll Community. The goal was to enhance the Elmo's safety during transit and while it was stationary. This proposal piqued the interest of many others until the Commander caught wind of it. In order to demonstrate the outcome of such an idea, the Commander reluctantly asked Mayling to build a scale model of the proposal. The Elmo's blurry, translucent silhouette moved slowly through the sandbox with the optical camouflage activated, but the dust stirred up by its suspension, the tracks it left in the sand, and the roar of its engines couldn't be concealed. Ullrid thus learned an important lesson—optical camouflage simply wasn't practical for a land ship as large as the Elmo. Still, the Commander agreed that optical camouflage would be beneficial when the Elmo was stationary, but fully cloaking the Elmo's exterior would be far too costly. Thus, the proposal was ultimately shelved.乌尔丽德曾经提出过一个建议，就是像人形社区一样，以她的光学迷彩功能为启发，在艾莫号上设置了光学伪装滤光装置，这样的话，艾莫号的转移和停靠的安全系数都会大大增加。这个方案也一度引起了其他人的兴趣，直到指挥官听说之后，无奈地让美玲做了一个小号的艾莫号模型，给乌尔丽德演示那样做的结果——在光学伪装启动后，形态变得模糊透明的艾莫号在沙盘中移动，轮子卷起的风沙，留下的轮胎印，还有引擎的轰鸣声，都无法被掩盖。 乌尔丽德学到了一点：光学伪装不适合艾莫号这样大体积的陆上战舰。 但指挥官还是认同了在停靠时启动光学伪装的作用，只是想要在艾莫号外表覆盖光学伪装滤光装置成本实在太高，最终还是不了了之。

Record 6It was already rare for me to drink by the time I became a bounty hunter. Although I would still visit Springfield's café for a shot or two when I felt down and could also count on her to take care of me if I passed out, I couldn't afford to let alcohol get me tipsy in my current position. I needed to stay clear-headed in case we were attacked. That said, we unexpectedly acquired several crates of whisky and brandy after completing the last mission. At first, I considered selling them off for Sardis gold to bolster our budget; booze always sold well inside a safe zone, and the brokers would be happy to have these in their inventory. However, Colphne ultimately convinced me to save the alcohol for that night's celebratory dinner. To ensure everyone's safety, I did not partake in the drinking. I even convinced Klukai at the same time using the same reason. The last thing I needed was for her to "reveal her true colors" in front of everyone. After the party wound down, I escorted the drunk Dolls back to their respective dorms before returning to my room. But just as I opened the door, I realized that someone was already inside. "C-Commander... (Hic) Soooo sly of you... You didn't drink... (Hic) a-at all..." "Ullrid?" I blinked in surprise. She was curled up on my bed, hugging a bottle of alcohol, and appeared to be crying. Ullrid lifted her face to stare at me, looking completely sozzled, then promptly started sobbing. "Uwahhhh... I'm sowwwyy... (Hic)" "A-are you okay, Ullrid?!" I asked, knowing she was most likely drunk, but the way she acted still threw me off guard and left me at a loss. "Sowwy... (Sobs) I slept on your bed without asking... (Sniff) I messed up your sheets... I'm so sowwy... (Sobs)" "(Hic) I even wanted you to pour me some water... I'm so sowwy..." "I'll get you some water! You really need to sober up!" Ullrid still didn't sober up after a few glasses of water and kept apologizing for all sorts of things. In the end, she was even apologizing for my hair... What was the deal with my hair?! At last, I had no choice but to keep soothing her until she fell asleep on my bed. I wearily settled myself in for the night on the couch. In the days that followed, Ullrid avoided me entirely. She also imposed a strict ban on alcohol on herself. New Dolls like her really came with all sorts of headache-inducing modules these days, huh?自打成为赏金猎人以来，我其实已经很少喝酒了。 虽然有时因为心情烦闷，我还是会到春田的咖啡厅去小酌两杯，即便醉倒，也可以得到春田的照顾，但如今的立场，却不允许我总是被酒精搞得昏昏沉沉，毕竟一旦遭遇袭击，我还是需要保持清醒的头脑。 但这一次完成任务之后，我们意外收获了好几箱上好的威士忌和白兰地。 我也考虑过要不要把这些酒拿去卖掉，换成萨狄斯金充入预算，毕竟这种东西在安全区卖得还是挺好的，暗商们一定喜欢。但最后，我还是在寇尔芙的建议下，把这些酒用在了当天的庆祝晚会上。 为确保安全，我并没有参与饮酒，同时以这一理由说服了可露凯，我不希望她在众人面前暴露出本性。 等到晚会结束之后，我把醉倒的人形们送回自己的房间后，才回到了自己的休息室。而就在开门的一瞬间，我注意到，房间里有其他人。 “指，指挥官……嗝，真，真狡猾……你根本一点都没喝……嗝……” “……乌尔丽德？”我惊诧地看着抱着酒瓶，蜷缩在我的床上，好像还在哭的乌尔丽德。 “呜呜呜……”乌尔丽德抱着酒瓶，抬起脸来，醉眼惺忪地看着我，然后突然呜呜地哭起来。“对不起……嗝……” “怎，怎么了！乌尔丽德！？”虽然我知道乌尔丽德大概率是醉了，但她醉的方式实在让我过于震惊，一时之间不知该如何是好。 “对不起……呜呜……擅自睡在指挥官的床上……呜呜……对不起……还拆了新的被子……呜呜……” “嗝……对不起……还想让指挥官给我倒水……真是对不起……” “我给你倒！你稍微清醒点！” 即便喝了水，乌尔丽德也没有变得清醒，依然在不停地道歉，到最后，甚至开始为我的发型道歉……我的发型怎么了啊！？ 最后，无奈的我只能不停安抚她，直到她睡着为止，随后才疲惫地在沙发上将就了一晚。 ——那之后的几天，乌尔丽德都没有再出现在我的面前，并且，她给自己下达了严格的禁酒令。 新近几年出厂的人形，真是自动加装了不少会让她们头痛的模块啊……

Record 7Although Ullrid was the undisputed leader of the Doll Community, almost all decisions were made through voting—a total democracy. She brought this tradition with her to the Elmo and also chose to consult with her teammates on anything that came up. However, what seemed like a sound policy drew serious objections from Klukai. "What's the point of a leader if everything's decided by voting?" Klukai said bluntly. "Isn't making decisions for others and thinking you're doing what's best on their behalf called a dictatorship?" Ullrid countered. "That's just how things are. If I led the way you do, one of the votes would always be for 'SLEEP'! Sometimes, the ones you're leading don't even know what the right answer is. Would you still consider their opinion in that case? Would you still go along with things if a malefactor infiltrated your ranks and manipulated your impressionable subordinates into voting you out?" "That will never happen." "How can you be so sure?" "I'm just sure of it." I stepped in before the conflict between the two could escalate further. Klukai didn't have any bad intentions. Maybe it was because she saw the same struggles she once faced when she took over as the leader of 404, but this was Klukai's way of showing concern and offering help to Ullrid. Unfortunately, Ullrid wasn't familiar enough with Klukai to know that. While it wasn't apparent to others, I could tell that the exchange had left Ullrid disheartened. I became certain of my assessment when I returned to my room after a long day's work and found her already there. "Commander... was I really wrong?" said Ullrid as she was curled up on my chair, squeezing the rubber pig she once gifted me. She had dropped her whole act completely, and it was clear that Klukai's words had gotten to her. "..." I paused for a moment, carefully weighed my response, then shook my head and sat down beside her. "I believe that your heart is in the right place. The Doll Community was founded on the basis that no Doll should be subject to orders again—that every voice should be equal. If you were to become a leader they're beholden to, that means nothing would have really changed. That's what's on your mind, isn't it?" "But I must admit... She has a point." Ullrid sighed, "The community is ever-expanding; the number of members grows by the day... and sometimes, many members don't even understand the situation and simply vote based on their gut feeling... I've been worried that it might all fall apart someday... We've had disputes about this in the past..." "Even so... I'm still reluctant to change. Once... once I start centralizing power... would it still be the same Doll Community that it once was? Would I be any different from the humans out there in that case?" "..." I thought for a moment and spoke slowly. "You know, the Elmo has a lot in common with the Doll Community. All the Dolls onboard—yourself included—came here because they didn't wish to be shackled. The only difference is that they're still mostly under my command... Do you see me as a dictator?" "...No. I've never seen a better leader than you, Commander." "Everyone's here because they trust me, and I'm not the type to silence all the opposing voices. While I am the one at the helm, I also listen to everyone's feedback. I don't ignore anyone's voice." "I believe the Doll Community could be the same. It doesn't have to be black or white. It's okay to make gradual and appropriate changes." "I see..." Ullrid lifted her head. "...You're so gentle, Commander. You're even willing to listen so attentively to a selfish rant like mine." I stuttered for an answer, but Ullrid already regained her usual energy. She stood up from the chair and headed towards the door. "...I'll be back." Leaving those words behind, she walked out without looking back.乌尔丽德虽然毋庸置疑是人形社区的首领，但在人形社区，几乎所有的决定都是大家通过投票决定的，也就是完全的民主制，而在她来到艾莫号后，也延续了这种风格，遇到什么事，都会选择跟队友商量着进行。这看似优秀的方针，却被可露凯相当认真地反对了。 “凡事都要大家投票来做决定，那还要领队干什么？”可露凯的态度非常明确。 “抱着自以为对他人着想的态度，擅自做决定，不就是独裁吗？”乌尔丽德也不甘示弱。 “但事实就是这样，打个比方吧，要是我照你这种办法带队，永远都会有一票‘睡觉’！有时候，你带领的人就是不知道什么是正确答案，就算如此你也要考虑她们的意见吗？如果有坏人混进队伍，诱导你那些没有主见的下属，投票把你驱逐出去，你也要照做？” “不会发生那种事。” “你怎么敢肯定？” “我就是能肯定。” 在两人的矛盾升级之前，我强行中止了她们的争吵。 可露凯并没有恶意，不如说，这算得上是她关心，想要帮助乌尔丽德的方式。大概率是看出对方和过去刚刚接手队长时的自己拥有一样的烦恼吧。 只可惜乌尔丽德并不了解可露凯，在那之后，虽然旁人看不出来，但我知道，乌尔丽德的确有些沮丧。 尤其在我忙完一天的工作，回到房间，发现她在里面的时候，就更加确定了。 “指挥官……我真的错了吗？”乌尔丽德蜷缩在我的椅子上，捏着送给我的那个胶皮猪，完全卸下了伪装，显然可露凯的话让她非常在意。 “……”我咀嚼了一下用词，思考了一下，摇了摇头，坐到乌尔丽德旁边。“我觉得，你的心是好的，人形社区建立的初衷就是不希望那些人形们再受到命令的制约，可以平等地作出决定，倘若她们在人形社区又被你约束，就没什么区别了，这是你的想法吧？” “但是，我必须承认……她说的也有道理。”乌尔丽德叹了口气。“随着社区不断壮大，成员也越来越多……有时候，投票时的确有很多人连情况都掌握不了，只是凭着直觉乱投……我其实，也担心过，这样会不会有一天出现问题……实际上也确实因此闹过矛盾……” “但是……我还是不想做出改变，一旦……一旦我把权力集中起来，人形社区，还是人形社区吗？那样的话，我跟外面的人类又有什么区别？” “……” 我思考了一下，缓缓地开口。 “其实艾莫号的情况，跟人形社区还是挺相似的。聚集在这里的人形，包括乌尔丽德你，都是抱着不想被束缚的想法来到这里的，不过，在这里，基本还是按照我的指挥来行动的……乌尔丽德会觉得，我是独裁者吗？” “……不会，我从没见过像指挥官这样优秀的领袖。” “大家会在这里，其实都是出于对我的信任，而且，我也不是真的会搞一言堂，虽然大方向的确是我在把控，但我也认真地倾听大家的意见，不会无视任何人的声音。” “我想，人形社区也一样，不用非要二选一，适当地做出改变也可以吧？” “我明白了……” 乌尔丽德抬起了头。 “……你真温柔啊，指挥官，这种烦恼你也那么认真地听我说。” 我愣了愣，但乌尔丽德已经恢复了常态，从椅子上站了起来，转身走向了房门。 “……我还会来的。” 留下这句话后，她便头也不回地离开了。

Record 8Lately, Ullrid had been visiting my room with increasing frequency. In fact, she also stopped trying to maintain appearances around me more and more often... To be honest, her usual character wasn't entirely an act either—it was also a part of her nature—but she was starting to show the side of herself that she kept hidden from everyone else, and she would let it out all in front of me. At first, she would only come to my room when she wanted to let out some steam, play with her stress relief toys, or beat up the mattress in more extreme cases. Although I usually tried to comfort her, I soon realized she didn't necessarily need my attention. Ullrid just wanted a quiet place to let everything out without being seen by others. However, her visits became more frequent over time, and she would get annoyed if I really left her alone. Today, she directly plopped onto my bed and started flipping through the manga I had on my shelf. "...Ullrid?" "Ah, welcome back, Commander," said Ullrid as she set down the manga and casually turned her head to greet me. I didn't reply to her immediately and simply sat down at the table. Eventually, I couldn't help but chuckle as I observed her laid-back demeanor. "So you're not even trying to hide it anymore, huh?" "...Ah," Ullrid muttered. She slowly sat up from reading her manga after hearing my words. "Well... now that I think of it, I've done so many embarrassing things in front of you already. What's the point in keeping up appearances now?" "Sounds like you just gave up trying." "I'd call that 'trusting you'. I never did this in front of anyone, not even in front of Littara," pouted Ullrid. "...Still, I really ought to thank you, Commander. I've tried all kinds of ways to unwind, but nothing works quite like just being in your room. Nothing has been better for my mental state than my time here on the Elmo." "Glad to hear it," I replied with a smile as I poured two cups of coffee and handed one over to her. "You're welcome to drop by anytime. But you've really got to stop bottling everything up on your own." "Okay... Thanks, Commander... May I drink it on the bed?" "No." ...It seemed like I couldn't spoil her too much either. Unexpectedly, Ullrid turned into a bit of a lazy bum the moment she loosened up. This could also possibly be a side effect of shouldering the immense pressure caused by her daunting responsibilities this entire time. Such were my thoughts as I forcibly dragged Ullrid off the bed.最近，乌尔丽德来我房间的次数变得越来越多了。 而且，在我面前，乌尔丽德也开始越来越懒得伪装……其实乌尔丽德平时的样子也不是完全的伪装，那也是她本性的一部分，只是，她现在开始把不愿在其他人面前展现的那一面，全都塞给了我。 最开始，还只是低落的时候，待在我的房间里散发低气压，或是揉捏解压玩具，过分一点也就是殴打床垫，虽然大部分时候，我都会去安抚她的情绪。但渐渐地我发现，就算不去理她，也没有关系，乌尔丽德只是想找个不会被其他人发现的地方发泄。 但随着时间慢慢推移，她来的次数也越来越多，而且如果我真的不理她，她还会跟我闹别扭。 而今天，她直接趴在了我的床上，翻阅着我放在书架上的漫画。 “……乌尔丽德？” “啊，你回来了，指挥官。”乌尔丽德放下书，回头跟我打了个招呼。 我也没有说什么，只是坐到了桌子前，托着脸看着她悠闲的样子，还是忍不住笑了一下：“你现在在我面前真是一点也不隐藏了啊。” “……啊。”乌尔丽德原本还在看书，听到我的话，才翻身坐起来。“毕竟……仔细想想，我在您面前做过的丢人的事已经太多了，事到如今，也没什么隐藏的意义了。” “听起来怎么像破罐破摔？” “请称之为对你的信赖，就连在莉塔拉面前，我都没有做到这个地步过。”乌尔丽德略显不满地说道。“……不过，的确要感谢你，指挥官，我尝试过很多种解压的方式，但没有任何一种比得上在你的房间休息，我能感觉到，在艾莫号上的这段时间，是我的精神状态最好的一段时间。” “那就好。”我笑着冲了两杯咖啡，递了一杯给她。“随时都欢迎你来，只要你别再把压力都一个人担着就行。” “嗯，谢谢，指挥官……我可以在床上喝吗？” “不行。” ……看来也不能太宠她。 没想到，乌尔丽德是如果放松过头就会变得废柴的类型。 又或者，这是她一直以来被迫承担那样艰巨的责任的副作用吧。 我一边把乌尔丽德强行从床上拽下来，一边如此想着。

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