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Welrod

维尔德

23 chapters · 855 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

You Are My Justice 1 以你为名的正义1

(Welrod has often invited me to watch movies with her between missions ever since she arrived aboard the Elmo.)（自从来到艾莫号后，维尔德经常会在任务之余，邀请我一起观看电影。）

(She arranged to meet me at the movie-viewing area today as well. Just like before, Welrod arrives first to set everything up.)（她今天也和我约在了观影区，和前几次一样，维尔德先一步抵达，完成了各种准备。）

WelrodPlease take a seat, Commander. Help yourself to the refreshments on the coffee table.请坐吧，指挥官，茶几上的饮食可以随意挑选。

WelrodOur movie for today is about two hours long, so I made sure to bring some of your favorites.今天的观影差不多两个小时，所以我特意拿来了一些你爱吃的东西。

WelrodI have also dimmed the lights to reduce eye strain.灯光的亮度也稍微调暗了点，这样就算长时间观影也不容易感到疲劳。

(Welrod's over-preparation is an obvious sign to me: she is really looking forward to the hours ahead.)（由于准备得太过充分，我能明显感觉到维尔德很期待接下来的时光。）

CommanderAre we watching pre-WWIII material today as well?我们今天要看的也是三战前的影视剧吗？

WelrodCertainly. The prewar period was the golden age of detective films, after all. The productions that came after simply pale in comparison to them.是的，那毕竟是侦探影片的“黄金时代”，与之相比，最近的作品简直是小儿科。

WelrodThe one we are watching today is a classic among classics.今天要看的这部，更是经典中的经典。

(Welrod shows me the disc case. It's a film from the incredibly famous "Master Detective" series, adapted from the novels that have become a household name.)（维尔德向我展示影碟盒，那是一部非常著名的《神探》系列影片，由几乎家喻户晓的小说改编而来。）

WelrodYou're familiar with how this series usually goes, right, Commander?指挥官应该也知道大概的内容吧？

CommanderI've read an intro about it. Seems to be a detective drama series in a traditional old-school style.有看过介绍，好像是部风格很老派的推理连续剧。

WelrodThat's correct. You won't be disappointed. You'll understand what I meant by it being a "golden age" film once you start watching it.是的，你不会失望的，只要看了就会明白，我所说的“黄金时代”是什么意思。

Detective"Detectives are all just intelligent, antisocial misfits. Don't go assuming that I'm a good person."“侦探都是高智商的反社会者，你可别把我当成了好人。”

Assistant"I don't care whether you are a good person or not. We're partners as long as you stand on the side of justice."“我不管你是不是好人，只要你站在正义的一方，我们就是同伴。”

Detective"Hmph. What is justice? I believe only in my own judgement; I'd break the laws you hold so sacred if it helps me follow my own principles."“哼，何为正义？我只相信自己的心，即便触犯你所崇尚的法律，也不会违背它。”

WelrodThis is a classic quote, Commander. It's still occasionally referenced in some entertainment productions today.指挥官，这段对话非常经典，直到现在也依然会被一些娱乐作品引用。

(Once the movie starts, Welrod remains engrossed from start to end, occasionally sharing her thoughts or explaining certain things to me.)（影片开始播放后，维尔德始终兴致盎然，并不时地发表一些感想，向我进行解说。）

(As the plot thickens, I begin to grow immersed as well. I'm particularly captivated by the old, classic feel it evokes.)（随着剧情的发展，我的情绪也逐渐融入到影片中，特别是被它所营造的古典风格所吸引。）

CommanderThe main character kind of reminds me of you.总感觉片里面的这位主角，和维尔德你有点像呢。

WelrodOf me? Hmm... Perhaps we're bound to share some similarities in our behavior as fellow detectives.像我？嗯……或许是同为侦探，行为上总会有一些共性吧？

(As we speak, the main character from the movie reappears on screen in his signature guise.)（正说着，剧中的主角又以那副标志性的形象出现在了银幕上。）

(The way this pipe-smoking, leather-gloved Master Detective reaches into his oversized trenchcoat to retrieve a monocle reminds me of the lordly, commanding presence that Welrod usually embodies.)（这位神探叼着大烟斗，戴着皮革手套，从宽大外套中取出单片眼镜的动作，再次让我想到了维尔德平时威风的样子。）

CommanderSee, he resembles you quite a bit if we take away the pipe, no?你看，除了烟斗，其他特征都和你有些像吧？

CommanderLike him, you also tend to stand straight and adopt a "deep in thought" posture while you talk.你说话时也习惯把腰挺得笔直，并且摆出像是在思考的姿势。

WelrodThat is indeed a habit I've always had. What an astute observation, Commander.这确实是我一直都有的习惯，指挥官的观察还真仔细。

WelrodTo be honest, films like these are indeed why I chose to become a detective post-Griffin.实不相瞒，正是由于受到了相关影片的影响，我才会在离开格里芬后选择侦探这个职业。

CommanderDid you view these famed silver-screen detectives as your role models?是把银幕上的名侦探当成了榜样吗？

WelrodI did begin to mimic some of their mannerisms, but I wouldn't go as far as to say that they're my role models.我确实模仿了一些他们的举止，但要说榜样，那还谈不上。

WelrodIf we're talking about role models, I have someone else.真的榜样，另有其人。

(I read between her lines, cognizant of what Welrod meant. Meanwhile, the plot on-screen reaches its climax.)（维尔德话中有话。与此同时，银幕上的情节也进展到了高潮。）

(The detective, having deciphered the mystery, is about to leave for the murderer's mansion to unveil the truth. But before that, he must bid farewell to his assistant, with whom he has formed an intimate bond.)（得出谜底的侦探，即将前往凶手的宅邸揭露真相。而在这之前，他要与已经建立起亲密关系的助手道别。）

Movie Dialogue"Time for our final farewell, then. I have always believed love to be a dangerous liability—thank you for providing me the proof."“在此别过吧，我一直认为爱是种危险的劣势，谢谢你为我提供了证明。”

(The male and female leads kiss after delivering that thoughtful line of dialogue.)（在说完一句颇有寓意的台词后，男女主角亲吻在了一起。）

WelrodAhem... as you can see, the detective films of this period love to include romantic elements in the plot.咳……如你所见，那个时代的侦探片也喜欢融入一点爱情要素。

CommanderLooks like even the most macho detectives have a warm side to them.看来即使是硬汉侦探，也会有温情的一面呢。

WelrodI don't mind such subplots at all. What about you, Commander?我倒是不讨厌这类情节，指挥官呢？

CommanderI'm fine with them as well.我也觉得挺好的。

Welrod...We're about to witness the final showdown between the detective and the antagonist. Let's focus on watching it.……接下来就是和反派的最终对峙了，我们专心看吧。

(The movie reveals a number of twists and turns.)（影片之后的情节可以说是一波三折。）

(The detective solves the murder case with brilliant deduction, revealing a surprisingly touching motive for the crime.)（神探用精彩的推理破解了命案，并在最后揭露出令人动容的犯罪动机。）

(Welrod grows quiet. She keeps me company in silence, watching till the credits begin to roll.)（维尔德渐渐地不再说话，她安静地陪着我观看……一直到荧幕上出现制作人员的名单。）

WelrodThe movie ends here, Commander. Thank you for spending this wonderful span of time with me.影片到此结束，指挥官，很感谢你陪我一起度过这段珍贵的时光。

WelrodSo, how was the movie? I am keen to hear your thoughts.那么，您的评价怎么样？我很想知道您的看法。

CommanderIt was quite good. I didn't expect a twist for the motive at the end. The ending was totally unexpected, yet completely reasonable.我觉得很好，没想到最后还有动机的反转，结局意料之外，但又在情理之中。

CommanderStill, I feel like there were a number of plot threads that haven't been tied up. Does that mean there's a sequel?不过，好像还有一些伏笔没有回收，难道还有后续吗？

WelrodHow sharp. It does have two sequels.你很敏锐，它还有两部续作。

WelrodDon't worry, I have both of them. If you feel like it, I'm happy to continue watching them with you.别担心，我都已经收藏了，如果指挥官喜欢的话，我可以陪你一起继续观看。

WelrodI know that you're usually busy, of course. So feel free to continue whenever you do have the time.当然，我知道你平时很忙，只要等你有空的时候就好。

CommanderSure. You seem to really love detective movies.好的，看来你是真的很喜欢侦探电影。

WelrodI won't disagree with that. After all, these old films were one of my few sources of comfort while I was in the satellite city.我不否认，毕竟在卫星城的那段日子，这些旧时的影片，是我为数不多的慰藉。

WelrodWhile my time there was quite depressing as a whole, there are still some things that I feel nostalgic about...虽然整体上来看，那是一段灰暗的时光，但仍然有一些让人怀念的事……

CommanderNostalgic?怀念的事？

WelrodPlease don't misunderstand. For me right now, nothing is more important than staying by your side.请不要误会，对现在的我来说，没有什么比留在指挥官的身边更为重要。

WelrodStill... I can't help but feel a bit envious whenever I see these film detectives solve cases.只不过……在看到银幕上的主角解决谜案的时候，我也难免有些羡慕。

WelrodPerhaps that is simply the instinct of a detective—the wish to be drawn into mysterious cases to unveil shocking truths. Such desire is not so easily discarded.或许这就是侦探的本能吧，想要被卷入未知的事件，破解震撼人心的真相。这种感觉不是那么容易就能割舍的。

(Welrod remains upright, trying her best to look as if she doesn't care in the slightest.)（维尔德依旧坐得笔直，努力装出一副毫不在意的样子。）

(But her eyes betray what she really feels. I catch a twinge of regret in her gaze when she speaks.)（但她的眼睛骗不了人，就在刚才说话的时候，我能从中看到一些遗憾。）

CommanderLet me guess. You kept bringing me before the screen because you wanted to ease this emptiness, right?让我猜猜，维尔德最近经常拉着我一起观影，就是为了排解这种寂寞，我说得对吗？

WelrodThere was indeed some selfish motive involved... but above all, I wanted an opportunity to spend some alone time with you.这其中包含了一点私心……最重要的，还是希望能创造机会，与指挥官独处。

WelrodI hoped to help you understand me better through these films.我期待通过这些影片，让指挥官更加理解我。

CommanderIf that's the case, I did sense just how passionate you are about detective work.那我现在感受到了，维尔德你对侦探事业的热情。

CommanderI remember that you opened up just such a business aboard the Elmo, right?我记得，你好像也有在艾莫号上开展业务吧？

WelrodI did. Some came to me for commissions such as missing-item retrieval.有的，一些成员向我提出了寻找失物之类的委托。

WelrodBut those are cases easily solved. I'm more than happy to help everyone through my knowledge and intellect, but...但都是些举手之劳，我很乐意能运用自己的智慧帮到大家。

CommanderBut you're not satisfied, right?你好像并不满足？

WelrodIndeed. I believe you know what I mean after watching that movie, Commander. What I want to solve are mysteries with twists and turns, mysteries that thrill and captivate. I don't want to spend the rest of my existence finding missing items.是的，看了刚才的影片，指挥官也应该明白。我想要的是一波三折，令人振奋的谜题，而不是每天帮人寻找弄丢的东西。

Welrod"Detectives are all just intelligent, antisocial misfits." Perhaps there's actually some truth to that.“侦探都是高智商的反社会者”，这句台词或许真有它的道理吧。

CommanderHow about taking on some externally sourced commissions?你要不要从外面接受委托呢？

WelrodThat would interfere with my work. I must be fair to my teammates.那样就会耽误现在的工作了，我必须对队友们负责。

CommanderUnderstandable. With work from 404, you're not as free as you once were.说的也是，有404的任务在，你不能像以前那么自由。

WelrodCertainly. How do I continue working as a detective in my current state? I don't think this question can be answered anytime soon.没错，该如何继续以侦探的身份活动？看来这个问题并不能很快得到解答。

WelrodStill, I want to thank you for encouraging me, Commander. I didn't expect... that you'd see right through my thoughts.不过指挥官，我还是要谢谢你的鼓励，实在没想到……我的想法竟然全部被你看穿了。

CommanderWe've known each other for a long time, after all. I know a lot about you.毕竟认识很久了，我还是很了解你的。

WelrodSame here. I'm confident that I won't lose to anyone when it comes to knowing you.我也是，在有关指挥官的事情上，我有自信不比艾莫号上的任何人知道得少。

CommanderCome straight to me whenever you're struggling with this again. I'm more than happy to unwind with you, whether by watching movies together or hearing out your frustrations.再有这样的烦恼时，你直接找我。不管是一起看电影，还是听你的倾诉，对我来说，都算是不错的休息。

WelrodThank you for comforting me, foolish as these feelings might be... But with you around, I can deal with them better.谢谢你的鼓励，虽然是些无用的情绪……但有指挥官在身边的话，我也能更好地面对它。

WelrodPlease allow me to accept your kind offer. I'll definitely turn to you when I need... some comfort from a partner.请让我接受你的好意，在我需要的时候，来向你寻求一些……属于搭档的慰藉。

You Are My Justice 2 以你为名的正义2

(As I walk by the training room, I spot 404's Team B carrying out a tactical drill.)（在路过训练室时，我看到了正在进行战术演练的404二队。）

HarpsyH-How was that? Welrod, did I do better this time?怎、怎么样？维尔德，我刚才的表现有没有更好一些？

WelrodIf you count accidentally eliminating the enemy through blind firing with your eyes closed as doing better, then there's nothing I can criticize about your performance.如果你要把闭着眼睛乱开枪，结果误打误撞地消灭敌人也叫好的话，那我自然无话可说。

HarpsyUuu... I was just feeling kind of panicky, so I might not have been able to aim well.呜……我刚才比较慌张，可能没有太仔细地瞄准。

RucheyDon't be sad, Harpsy! Welrod actually praised you.别难过，哈卜茜！维尔德刚才也夸奖了你呢。

RucheyShe said that even though you always look nervous, you never missed a single step in our tactical maneuver.她说，虽然你总是一副很紧张的样子，但战术动作都没有落下。

HarpsyIs... Is that so? Welrod?是……是这样吗？维尔德？

WelrodAhem... I'm just pointing out your shortcomings to help you improve. Don't go about changing the subject.咳……我现在是为了帮助你改进，所以才指出你的不足之处，不要把话题岔到其他地方。

(As usual, Welrod isn't one to praise her companions directly.)（维尔德还是和往常一样，不太会直接表达对伙伴们的认可。）

CommanderIs it only the three of you? Is Vector not around?只有你们三个？维克托不在吗？

HarpsyC-Commander?指、指挥官？

RucheySo the Commander's been watching us all this time~!原来指挥官一直在看着我们呢～！

WelrodDon't get distracted. If the Commander's here to observe, then we should leave a good impression on him—don't lose your focus.别开小差，指挥官来视察时我们更应该好好表现，不要分散注意力。

HarpsyBut... Welrod, you seem pretty nervous too.但是……维尔德好像也很紧张。

WelrodI'm not nervous. I'm maintaining a sense of seriousness that should exist during work...这不是紧张，而是在保持工作时的严肃感……

WelrodAre you here to look for Vector, Commander? She got called away by Klukai for the time being. As you can see, I'm leading Team B's training today.指挥官，你是来找维克托的吗？她被可露凯临时叫走了。如你所见，今天二队的训练由我负责带领。

CommanderI see. Anyway, I was just taking a quick look while passing by.原来是这样，我就是路过时随便看一下。

RucheyHow was our performance just now, Commander? Come on, help us by providing some feedback~指挥官觉得我们刚才的表现如何呢？帮我们提一些意见嘛～

HarpsyI'll... feel more confident if you offer me advice, Commander.如果有指挥官的建议，我感觉……会更有信心。

WelrodI'd also like to take a few minutes of your time, Commander. Since my team members are requesting your assistance, could you help us review our training?我也希望能耽误你几分钟的时间，指挥官。基于其他成员的请求，能请你帮忙确认一下训练的成果吗？

(I give 404's Team B some suggestions to improve their training methods.)（我给404二队的训练提了一些建议。）

HarpsyMy accuracy... it actually went up?命中率……真的提升了？

RucheyMe too! I followed the Commander's suggestions and things suddenly felt so efficient!我也是，按照指挥官的说法来做，突然就感觉很有效率！

WelrodI knew I could count on you, Commander. Your advice is direct and on point.不愧是指挥官，你指出的问题一针见血。

(Harpsy and Ruchey achieve better results not long after I gave them suggestions, but I'm not the only reason why they improved.)（不久后，哈卜茜和乌琪取得了更好的成绩，但这并不全是因为我的缘故。）

(Welrod's leadership has been key to their success as well.)（还有维尔德的指挥，也在其中发挥了关键作用。）

HarpsyHmm... Yeah! You're awesome, Commander!嗯……嗯！指挥官太厉害了！

CommanderNo need for that. You've achieved these results through your own efforts.不用客气，这是你们自己努力的成果。

RucheyHehe, thanks for the praise, Commander!嘿嘿，谢谢指挥官夸奖！

RucheyCan I have a reward for my efforts then, Commander~?!那么，非常努力的我能不能得到指挥官的奖励呢！

RucheyCome and pat my head~指挥官，摸摸我的头嘛～

(Ruchey hops over to me cheerfully. Of all the members of 404's Team B, she's the Doll with the most straightforward personality.)（乌琪开心地跳到了我的面前，在404二队的成员里，她的性格是最直率的。）

HarpsyEh? Head...patting? I want head pats too...诶？摸……摸头的话？ 我也想要……

CommanderYou've done well in your training, Ruchey and Harpsy. Of course, let us not forget Welrod.你们在训练中都做得很好，乌琪、哈卜茜，当然还有维尔德。

(I pat and stroke the two little heads in front of me. As for Welrod... she remains aloof throughout as the person in charge of their training, never once coming over for head pats.)（我轻轻拍了拍面前的两只小脑袋，至于维尔德……她身为训练的负责人，始终保持着矜持，并没有主动凑过来要摸头。）

Welrod...We have achieved good results, but we mustn't let it go to our heads. Alright, time to continue, everyone.……虽然取得了不错的成果，但还不能就此沾沾自喜，好了，我们继续吧。

WelrodOnce again, thanks for taking the time to guide us, Commander.指挥官，再次谢谢你抽空指导了我们。

CommanderDon't mention it. I'm glad I could help.不客气，我很高兴能帮上忙。

(...)（……）

CommanderGuess I'll stop here for today.今天就差不多先这样吧。

(Once I return to the ops room, I proceed to complete all work tasks for the day.)（我回到指挥室，接着完成了当天的工作。）

(Following that, I decide to find a place to rest. But when I open the ops room's exit, I find Welrod standing in the corridor.)（随后，我打算找个地方休息。结果刚打开指挥室的门，就看到维尔德站在外面的走廊上。）

Welrod...You've worked hard today, Commander.……工作辛苦了，指挥官。

(She appeared nervous for a split second upon seeing me, but she quickly regains her usual composure right after.)（在看到我的一瞬间，维尔德显得有点紧张，但紧接着就恢复了她平时那副冷静的模样。）

CommanderWere you waiting for me here?你是在这里等我吗？

WelrodI've come to report that thanks to your help, 404's Team B achieved great results in our training drill today.我是来向你报告的，多亏有指挥官的帮助，404二队在训练中取得了很好的成绩。

CommanderThat's wonderful. But I don't deserve all the credit, Welrod. Your encouragement played a big part too.那很好。但这不只是我的功劳，维尔德，你的督促也在其中起到了很大的作用。

WelrodThanks. That is indeed a unique feature of our team. Vector gives us room to unleash our potential, while I draft the plans to turn that potential into tangible results...谢谢，这正是我们404二队的特点，维克托给了我们发挥实力的空间。而我，负责制定计划，实现具体的目标……

(Welrod seems to want to tell me something, yet she deliberately beats around the bush.)（维尔德像是有什么话想说，却故意在拐弯抹角。）

(She lifts her head to sneak a peek at me. She seems to summon up the courage to make up her mind, and finally utters the sentence she's been holding back.)（她抬头偷偷看了我一眼，随后像是下定某种决心一样，将那句憋了许久的话说了出来。）

WelrodSo, Commander, since you do recognize my contribution, please... reward me as well...所以指挥官，既然你认可了我的贡献，那么……也请把奖励给我……

CommanderA prize?奖励？

WelrodThe... reward you gave to Harpsy and Ruchey but forgot to give me...就是……你给了哈卜茜和乌琪却忘了给我的那个……

(Ever since we began watching movies together, I've realized that some aspects of Welrod's personality have remained unchanged since her time in Griffin.)（自从有了一起看电影的经历后，我确信现在的维尔德还是和以前在格里芬的时候一样。）

(A great number of delicate emotions are held within her heart. She's just not very good at expressing them.)（她的心中有许多细腻的感情，只是不太擅长表达。）

CommanderSomething I gave Harpsy and Ruchey? Um... What was it, though?给了哈卜茜和乌琪的？嗯……是什么呢？

(Seeing how flustered she's acting, I decide to play dumb.)（看着维尔德着急的样子，我决定先故意装作没有听懂。）

WelrodYou obviously know what I mean, so please stop messing with me...指挥官你明明知道，请别故意捉弄我了……

WelrodI-I want you to keep your promise. You promised me that I could come to you whenever I needed some encouragement.我、我要求你兑现承诺。你说过的，我可以在需要鼓励的时候来找你。

CommanderSo you've seen through my guise. Alright. I surrender. I was indeed playing dumb.被发现了吗？好吧，我确实是在故意装傻的。

CommanderSorry about that. You always carry yourself with such composure that I actually wanted to see you get flustered.抱歉，因为你总是表现得很从容，像这种手足无措的模样，反而让我觉得有些新奇。

WelrodYou're the manager of the Elmo, Commander. You should pay more attention to whether you're being fair to everyone.指挥官作为艾莫号上的管理者，应该多少注重对大家的公平。

WelrodYou patted only Harpsy and Ruchey on the head and forgot about me... Ahem. Anyway, I believe it necessary to remind you.只给哈卜茜她们摸头，却忘了我……咳，总之，我有必要对你做出提醒。

(A huge blush spreads across Welrod's face as she begins to do something she rarely does—complain.)（维尔德脸红了一大片，并且少见地向我抱怨了起来。）

(But even so, she keeps her arms folded across her chest, trying her best to maintain her solid, composed image.)（但即便如此，她依然把手抱在胸前，努力维持着自己沉稳的形象。）

CommanderI accept your suggestion. Let me make it up to you then.我接受你的建议，那我现在补上吧。

(I extend my hand toward her. Since Welrod's frame model is rather petite, I only have to lift my hand a little to reach her head.)（我把手伸向维尔德，她的素体型号相当娇小，所以我只要稍微抬手就能够到她的头。）

CommanderMy apologies. Back then, Harpsy and Ruchey were the ones training, while you were their instructor. That was why I didn't immediately give you head pats as a form of encouragement.抱歉了，当时进行训练的是哈卜茜和乌琪。维尔德你则是指导者的身份，所以我才没有立刻用摸头来鼓励你。

WelrodIf it's a head pat from you... then it doesn't matter what the occasion is.指挥官的话……在什么场合下都无所谓的。

(Welrod allows me to stroke and pat her head without moving an inch. It's only when I touch her glasses that she finally moves to push them up.)（维尔德一动不动地任凭我抚摸，只有在我碰到眼镜的时候，她用手推了一下。）

WelrodBesides, I was actually rather curious about why Harpsy and Ruchey love getting their heads patted by you so much.而且，我其实挺好奇的，为什么哈卜茜和乌琪会这么喜欢指挥官的摸头。

WelrodOn the surface, it's nothing more than contact between skin and strands of hair from a Doll's frame...从表面上来看，这不过是皮肤和素体发丝的接触而已……

CommanderI see. Have you got some clues now, Master Detective?原来如此，那你有线索了吗？大侦探。

Welrod...Not yet. Perhaps I'll need to experience this a few more times to understand it.……现在还没有，或许要多试几次才能明白。

WelrodBut yes, my neural cloud does feel a certain attraction to this...但我确实能感觉到一种对心智的吸引力……

CommanderThen it appears that I'll have to assist you a few more times.那看来我还得多协助你几次了。

WelrodI won't make you provide me leads for nothing. Feel free to commission me whenever you have any investigation needs, Commander.我也不会白让你提供线索的，指挥官有任何需要调查的事情，都可以来委托我。

WelrodSince I've stopped taking on externally-sourced commissions for the time being, you're now my sole remaining client.既然对外的侦探活动暂时停止了，那你现在就是我唯一的委托人。

CommanderAn idea suddenly popped into my head earlier regarding your detective work, Welrod. Do you know what an "armchair detective" is?关于你的侦探活动，我之前突然有了个想法。 维尔德你知道“安乐椅侦探”吗？

WelrodArmchair detective? Of course I do. They are a brand of detective in mystery fiction, capable of identifying culprits through clues alone, without ever visiting the crime scene in person.安乐椅侦探？我当然知道，是指在推理作品中那些无需亲临现场，就可凭借线索找出真凶的侦探角色。

CommanderThat's right. I got to know them through your mystery drama recommendations.没错，其实我也是在你介绍给我的推理剧中看到的。

CommanderI was thinking something like this: why not try taking on external commissions by working as an armchair detective? That way, your detective activities probably won't interfere with your work at Team B.我的设想是，你能不能以安乐椅侦探的方式，对外接受委托？或许这样的话，就不会耽误到404二队的工作了。

Welrod...I must admit that this is quite a novel proposal.……不得不说，这是个新颖的提案。

WelrodBut armchair detectives are just a fictional trope. I've never once heard of any actual detectives doing this in reality.但是，安乐椅侦探只是作品中设定的角色形象，我还从未听说现实里有人这么做的。

WelrodThe need to gather clues and leads would be the first issue. No one generates evidence out of thin air just by sitting at home.这首先需要解决的问题是线索的收集。毕竟，只是坐在家里的话，证据并不会凭空产生。

CommanderI see. Looks like I've conjured up quite the naive idea.原来如此，看来是我想得太简单了。

WelrodNot really. I think we could actually explore this line of thought.不，其实我觉得这是个很好的思考方向。

WelrodIf we can solve the aforementioned problem, actually doing it isn't out of the question.如果能解决上面的那些问题，并非不能考虑。

WelrodMore than anything... I'm glad that you're helping me plan my future in such an earnest manner. Thank you.特别是……我很高兴指挥官在替我认真计划今后的事情，谢谢你。

(Welrod suddenly remembers something after she thanks me.)（在感谢我之后，维尔德又突然想起了什么。）

(She moves closer, stands on her tiptoes, then mimics me by reaching out to pat my head.)（她向我靠近了一些，然后踮起脚尖，模仿我刚才的样子伸手摸了摸我的头。）

Commander...Is this a continuation of your investigation into head pats?……这是在继续进行对摸头的调查吗？

WelrodI simply felt that since we are partners, whenever one offers an outstanding proposal, the other should reciprocate by offering an equally impressive amount of affirmation.我只是觉得作为搭档，在一方提供了卓越的建议时，另一方应该给予对等的肯定。

(This time, Welrod doesn't hesitate. She appears to have gotten used to bodily contact with me.)（这次，维尔德似乎不再紧张了，她好像已经习惯和我在肢体上的触碰。）

(Except, she's not tall enough. She has to lean in real close to reach my head; she practically presses her face against my chest.)（只是由于身高不太够，她不得不靠得很紧，几乎快要把脸贴到我的胸口上。）

WelrodAlso, consider it a way for me to recover some of my dignity.而且，也算是为我自己找回一点面子吧。

(Welrod beams me a heart-melting smile. Her body is so close I can basically feel her heat.)（就在这近到几乎能够感受到体温的距离内，维尔德对我露出了令人动容的微笑。）

(It's the kind of smile shared only between partners, reassuring and filled with warmth.)（那是属于搭档之间的，安心而充满暖意的笑容。）

You Are My Justice 3 以你为名的正义3

WelrodIs this where we're supposed to place the purchased items, Commander?指挥官，购买的物资就先放在这附近吗？

CommanderYep. I contacted the underground broker earlier. They'll come to pack up the goods.是的，我刚才联络了暗商，他们会过来帮忙把货物打包好。

(Welrod is accompanying me to a nearby settlement to meet with an underground broker today.)（这天，维尔德陪着我一起，来到附近的居住点与暗商碰面。）

WelrodYou don't really have to come along for such simple missions, Commander.其实像是这种简单的任务，你根本不用和我一起来的。

CommanderIt's fine. I happen to be free today.没关系，我今天刚好有空。

CommanderIf anything, you seem to be a lot more active in helping me lately. Could it be that you're gunning for a reward to further your investigation into "head pats"?不如说，你最近好像比以前更积极地帮我，难道是想获得奖励，好继续调查“摸头”吗？

WelrodNo... It's not like that.不……不是那样的。

WelrodI just feel that your workload is way too heavy. Someone needs to share some of your burden.我只是觉得，指挥官的工作太多了，需要有人帮你分担一些。

WelrodAnd since a good portion of your work involves drawing up all sorts of plans and proposals, I'm the perfect fit to help with that.而这其中，有相当一部分是各种计划和方案的制定，恰好是我的强项。

CommanderThings are indeed a lot easier with your help. Take today for example, our deal with the underground broker went through smoothly with your assistance. Thank you, Welrod.有你的帮忙之后，我确实轻松了不少，像是今天，和暗商的交易也很顺利地达成了。谢谢你了，维尔德。

(I reach out to give her a head pat on instinct—a habit gained since our conversation in the corridor.)（我下意识地伸手摸了摸维尔德的头，这是上次在走廊上和她对话之后留下的习惯。）

WelrodUuu... I don't need a reward yet. M-maybe we should continue once we are back on our vehicle.唔……我现在还不需要奖励。 还、还是等回到车上再继续比较好。

(After that, I head over to the dealer's convoy to verify our exchange of currency.)（这之后，为了和暗商核对金额，我短暂地前往了对方的车队。）

(Welrod stands guard around our truck while the exchange happens.)（维尔德在这期间负责值守在卡车旁。）

WelrodDo you understand now? Those who want to make you prove your innocence are, in fact, people who engage in misleading manipulation.明白了吗？那些试图让你自证的人，其行为本身就是一种诱导性的诡辩。

WelrodThe burden of proof lies with the accuser. That principle isn't just the cornerstone of law—it's the foundation of logic itself.谁主张、谁举证——这不仅是法理的基石，更是维持世界逻辑运转的底线。

(I spot Welrod talking to two kids when I come back.)（当我重新回来时，发现她正在和身边的两位孩子说着些什么。）

GirlI don't really get it, but this big sis seems super smart.虽然听不太懂，但这位姐姐好像很聪明的样子。

BoyI've heard of 'em! They're called security personnel in the Green Zones!我有听说过，这种在绿区叫做治安人员！

WelrodHmph. Please do not lump me in with those conformists. I'm a detective, whose responsibility is to investigate and reveal the truth of all incidents.哼，请不要把我与那些按部就班的人相提并论。我是个侦探，负责对一切事件的真相进行调查。

CommanderDid something happen, Welrod?维尔德，发生什么了吗？

(I get closer and finally notice their smiling faces, now realizing that they're actually talking about something pleasant.)（直到靠近，我才注意到孩子们脸上正带着轻松的笑容，好像在聊什么愉快的事。）

WelrodWelcome back, Commander. There is no need to panic. I've merely given some help to residents who needed it.欢迎回来，指挥官。不必大惊小怪，我只是对有困难的市民稍微施以了援手。

GirlThis... big sis is amazing. She just stood there and managed to point out the person who stole our toy.姐、姐姐很厉害，她只是站在这里，就指出了偷走我们玩具的人。

BoyOur toy... almost got taken away to be sold.我们的玩具……差一点就被人拿去卖掉了。

CommanderToy?玩具？

(Only now do I notice that the simply-dressed child before me is actually holding an exquisitely made nutcracker doll.)（我这才注意到，眼前这名衣着简陋的孩子手上，正拿着一个精致的胡桃夹子玩偶。）

(It's not a particularly valuable item, but it would fetch a decent enough price in the resource-poor Yellow Zones.)（虽然不是什么贵重的东西，但在缺乏物资的黄区，应该也能卖出一个好价钱。）

WelrodTheft is the most common crime, made even more common in the Yellow Zones. Still, those who dare target toys are individuals who have no conscience, and no backbone whatsoever.盗窃是最普遍的犯罪，在黄区更是再常见不过。但选择对玩具出手的人，通常不会是什么有骨气的家伙。

WelrodWhat matters is that while playing, the children got damp soil all over their hands.重要的是，孩子们在玩耍后，手上沾满了湿润的泥土。

WelrodSuch soil would have inevitably been transferred to the thief's hands from the toy.而这些泥土，会不可避免地通过玩具转移到小偷的手上。

GirlThat's right! That's exactly how this big sis helped us find the culprit!没错，姐姐就是这样帮我们找到犯人的！

BoyYeah! The coward with mud on his hands is the thief!嗯，嗯！手上有湿泥巴的胆小鬼就是小偷！

CommanderSo Welrod managed to help them catch the culprit? How impressive, our detective once again managed to crack another sky-shattering case from the shadows.是维尔德帮他们抓住了犯人吗？ 厉害啊，我们的侦探，又暗中解决了一桩惊天大案。

WelrodYou're exaggerating, Commander. That was a really tiny case.太夸张了，指挥官。这只是一起很小的案子。

WelrodBut of course, for the sake of upholding the authority of justice, no evil should go unpunished, no matter how minuscule.当然，为了确保正义的权威，无论是多小的罪恶，都必须及时扼杀才行。

(I purposely speak a little dramatically, though it only makes Welrod feel embarrassed.)（我故意说得比较夸张，结果反而是维尔德不好意思了。）

CommanderYou did the right thing. The proof of that lies in the children's appreciation of you.你做得很对，证据就是，孩子们真的很感谢你。

CommanderSmall settlements like this have no police. You're likely the first individual they've ever seen upholding justice.像这种小型居住点里也没有警卫团，你应该是他们所见过的第一位主持正义的人。

Welrod...Evil is everywhere, not confined to cities. The Yellow Zones need someone to uphold justice for them too. Thanks for reminding me of that.……罪恶无处不在，不只是在城市，在黄区，也一样需要有人主持正义。谢谢你提醒我这点。

WelrodDid you notice how I cracked the case just now, Commander?对了指挥官，你有注意到吗？我刚才破案的过程。

CommanderYou mean how you found the culprit through the soil on his hands... Huh?是说通过手上的泥土找到犯人吗……嗯？

CommanderWait, Welrod. I'm pretty sure you remained here to keep watch over the truck, right?等等，维尔德，你这期间应该一直守在这里，没有去其他地方吧？

WelrodYou realized that? That's right. I had a go at solving the case using the "armchair detective" method.你发现了？没错，我刚才简单地尝试了一下“安乐椅侦探”的破案手法。

WelrodI reconstructed the truth of the case through descriptions from witnesses and victims alone, without ever going to the crime scene itself.不去现场调查，只通过证人和受害者的描述，还原出案件的真相。

WelrodI conclude that my excellent neural cloud will have no trouble supporting me as a master detective like those described in novels.结论是，以我的优秀心智性能，要成为小说中那样的神探，也不是太难的事。

(She pushes up her glasses smugly as she speaks.)（她一边说，一边得意地推了推眼镜。）

BoyA master detective? So cool! I also wanna be a master detective when I grow up!神探，太帅了，我以后也要当神探！

GirlThank you, cool Doll lady.谢谢你，帅气的人形姐姐。

WelrodC-Cool?帅、帅气？

(The children, drawn in by the phrase "master detective", compliment Welrod and drive her to her wit's end.)（孩子们则被“神探”的说法吸引，他们的鼓励让维尔德有些不知所措。）

CommanderLooks like you've become their idol, cool jacket-wearing big sister!看来你已经是他们心中的偶像了，披着外套的帅气大姐姐。

WelrodUgh... Illogical, childish statements. Commander, please retain the rationality expected of you and refrain from joining this juvenile charade.唔……这种缺乏逻辑的稚嫩妄言。指挥官，请务必保持你应有的理智，不要加入这场闹剧中。

CommanderAlright, alright. I guess it's about time for us to head back?好的好的，我们也差不多该回去了吧。

(We then wave goodbye to the kids before returning to the Elmo with our goods.)（我们随后与孩子们挥手告别，带着货物返回了艾莫号。）

MaylingYou can leave these goods on the landing pad. I'll have the Dolls help deliver them to our storage later.货物就先放在停机坪，我之后会让人形们帮忙送到仓库。

CommanderThen we'll head back to the ops room first. Be sure to call me if anything comes up.那我们就先回指挥室了，有什么情况随时叫我。

CommanderAlright. We're all done with work. Let's go down, Welrod.好了，工作做完了，我们下去吧，维尔德。

Welrod...……

CommanderWelrod?维尔德？

WelrodAh... Forgive me, Commander, I was a little distracted.啊……请原谅，指挥官，我有些走神。

(Welrod looked deep in thought about something throughout our journey back to the Elmo.)（在返回艾莫的路上，维尔德好像一直在沉思着什么。）

(My guess is that what happened at the settlement must have given her a good amount of inspiration.)（我大概猜测得到，应该是之前在居住点发生的那些事，给了她不少启发。）

CommanderAre you thinking about the next steps for your detective business?你是不是在想接下来侦探业务的事情？

WelrodEh? No, this has nothing to do with that. I'm thinking about something else...诶？不，和那件事没关系，我正在想的是另一件事情……

WelrodNever mind. It's... not a good time to talk about it yet.还是算了，现在还……不太方便说。

(I didn't expect to make a wrong guess. Wasn't she thinking about how to solve cases in the style of an armchair detective?)（没想到我竟然猜错了，她不是在考虑如何用安乐椅侦探的形式破案吗？）

(A rare unease shows in her expression, which is somewhat concerning.)（维尔德甚至少见地表现得很不安，实在是让人有点在意。）

CommanderYou can come to me whenever you need encouragement... You didn't forget this promise, did you?在你需要鼓励的时候，随时和我说——你没有忘记我们的约定吧？

WelrodOf course not, but... this hardly warrants your encouragement.当然没有，但是……这点程度算不上什么烦恼。

CommanderI'm glad to hear you out, whatever it is.不管是什么，我都可以倾听。

CommanderThough of course, if you'd rather take your time to tell me during one of our movie-watching sessions, I'm fine with that too.当然，要是你想找个我们一起看电影的时候再慢慢说，也是可以的。

(Welrod looks at me. Perhaps comforted by my words, a faint smile finally shows on her face.)（维尔德看向了我，或许是被我刚才的话安慰到，她稍微露出了一丝笑容。）

WelrodI see. I'll just tell you, then.明白了，那我说了。

WelrodCommander, do you feel that I don't have much in the way of feminine charm?指挥官，你说我是不是不太有所谓的女性的魅力？

CommanderFeminine charm?女性魅力？

(Welrod reveals a topic I didn't expect to hear from her at all.)（没想到，维尔德向我倾诉的，是一个我完全没有想到过的话题。）

WelrodUh... I knew it. I shouldn't have brought this up. It's just stupid.唔……果然不该讨论这个问题的，简直太蠢了。

WelrodIt's all because of those kids, going on about how I'm a "cool" big sister. I'm also at fault for taking those kids so seriously. They were just spouting some childish nonsense.都怪刚才那两个小孩，说什么“帅气的姐姐”。我也真是的，不过是小孩们的无稽之言，根本不用那么在意。

(I gradually begin to understand the situation as I watch Welrod talk to herself in a fluster.)（听着维尔德慌乱的自言自语，我终于渐渐明白了过来。）

CommanderYou thought about "feminine charm" because they called you cool?因为他们说你帅气，所以让你联想到了“女性魅力”这方面的事吗？

WelrodYes, and no...是，又不是……

WelrodTo be honest, I've been wondering about it all along.实际上，这是我一直以来的疑惑。

WelrodI already had a vague feeling about this back in my Griffin days... that my tastes were somewhat unique... yet I lacked a certain feminine grace.以前在格里芬的时候，我就隐约感觉到了，我的品味比较独特……却缺少了一些属于女性的柔美。

WelrodThen, living in the satellite city made me realize what people truly meant by feminine charm—后来到了卫星城，则更让我清晰地感受到，所谓的女性魅力是什么——

WelrodIt's a gentle, nurturing warmth modeled after human women—a trait almost every Doll seems to possess except me.一种基于人类女性印象所塑造的包容、温和的感觉，似乎在大部分除了我之外的人形身上都有所体现。

CommanderPerhaps this impression you're talking about might not be all that important.你所说的这种印象，或许也没那么重要吧。

CommanderJust like humans, Dolls vary in their different traits and qualities. Naturally, this results in each Doll carrying their own unique charm.就算是人形，也会有不同的特质，展现出的魅力也自然有所差别。

(My impression of Welrod was that she's always been a self-assured individual, that she's rarely swayed by the opinions and values of others.)（在我的印象里，维尔德一直都是很有主见、充满自信的，她很少会受到他人价值观的影响。）

WelrodI know, of course, but...我当然明白，但是……

WelrodI just really want to know what you think right now.我现在特别想知道指挥官你的看法。

WelrodWhat do you think, Commander? They called me "cool". Does that make me... attractive to you?指挥官是怎么觉得的呢？被评价帅气的我，对你……有吸引力吗？

CommanderDo you even have to ask? We've been partners through so much, from our days at Griffin to the satellite city, all the way to now.还用问吗，从格里芬到卫星城再到现在，我们一起搭档过了那么多次。

WelrodCommander, I hope that you will answer me more seriously, if you can.指挥官，可以的话，我希望你更加认真地回答我。

WelrodHave I ever... attracted you?我有没有……吸引到指挥官？

Commander...……

(Welrod grabs my arm like a lost girl, looking for something to lean on.)（维尔德抓住了我的手臂，就像是迷路中的孩童，想要寻找一点依靠。）

(She seems more serious than ever before, yet her visual module flickers with unease at the same time.)（她比之前任何时候都要认真，但同时视觉模块也在不安地闪烁。）

(This question appears to have lingered long enough in her neural cloud to demand an immediate answer.)（看来在她心智中，这个问题已经到了必须有个答案的时候。）

CommanderYour words, your actions, the way you express your thoughts—all of it is deeply attractive to me.你的言行，举止，还有在话语中所展现出来的思想都很有吸引力。

CommanderThis too is a kind of charm, without a doubt—a unique charm that is found only in you and you alone.毫无疑问，这也是魅力的一种，并且还是只属于你的独特的魅力。

Welrod...I-I see. Thank you, Commander.……我、我知道了，谢谢你指挥官。

(Welrod appears to have understood me, and her uneasy expression softens.)（维尔德似乎明白了我的意思，不安的模样也消退了一点。）

(However... she still appears to be somewhat apprehensive about something, as if she's merely trying her best to prevent herself from saying something strange again.)（不过……她依然显得惴惴不安，似乎只是在努力让自己不要再说出奇怪的话。）

CommanderAre you alright?你还好吧？

WelrodYes. My neural cloud feels strange... I know the reason for it, so there's no need for maintenance.嗯，我的心智中，有一些奇怪的感觉……我自己知道原因，应该不需要检修。

WelrodCommander... I need some time. Please leave me be for a while. I'll be back to normal soon.指挥官……我需要一点时间，请让我单独待一会儿吧，我会调整好的。

You Are My Justice 4 以你为名的正义4

WelrodCommander, are you free today?指挥官，你今天有时间吗？

WelrodThere's something important that I need to tell you. Could you come to my room for a moment once you are free?我有重要的事情要对你说，等你有空的时候，能不能来我的房间一趟？

WelrodI'll wait for you.我会等着你的。

(I find a voice message from Welrod while checking my mail in the morning.)（这天早上，我在查看邮件的时候，发现了来自维尔德的信息。）

GrozaHer tone sounds different from usual.总感觉，维尔德的语气和平时不太一样。

(Groza happens to be nearby. After hearing the voice message, she offers her assessment.)（闪电刚好在旁边，她听到这条语音后，做出了评价。）

CommanderReally? I feel like she's always been like that lately.有吗？她最近都是这样的吧？

GrozaThen it appears that Welrod only acts differently whenever she's in front of you, Commander.那看来只是在指挥官面前的时候，维尔德会显得有些不同。

GrozaI watched 404 Team B's mission recordings yesterday. She was just as composed as before.我昨天才看过404二队的任务记录，她和以前一样总是表现得很沉稳。

GrozaPerhaps she's only willing to make requests about her daily life when you're with her, and in turn, has come to rely on you.或许只有面对着指挥官，她才会提出一些生活上的要求，反过来依赖你吧。

CommanderOnly when she's with me...?只在面对我的时候吗……

(I recall what happened before. Welrod told me that she had a strange feeling in her neural cloud. I wonder if she's recovered.)（我又想起之前的事，维尔德说她的心智有些奇怪的感觉，不知道是不是已经恢复了。）

(I go to Welrod's dorm room once I have free time.)（等到稍微空闲一些后，我来到了维尔德的休息室。）

CommanderAre you in, Welrod?你在吗？维尔德。

WelrodPlease come in. I've been waiting for a long time, Commander.请进，我等你很久了指挥官。

(Welrod is in her usual calm, but still seems elated at my appearance, showing none of the uneasiness she presented in our previous conversation.)（维尔德举止从容，在看到我之后显得特别高兴，并没有上次交流时那种不安的感觉。）

CommanderI saw your message. You said there was something important?我看了你的留言，说是有重要的事？

WelrodYes. There's something I'd like to show you. Over here...是的，我想给你看样东西，在这边……

(Welrod brings me to her study table, where her laptop sits running.)（维尔德将我带到书桌前，她的笔记本电脑就在桌面上启动着。）

(She points at the screen, gesturing for me to take a look.)（维尔德指了指屏幕，似乎是要我坐下查看。）

CommanderIs that a website? "Welrod Detective Agency"... What's this?这是，网站吗？『维尔德侦探事务所』……这是？

WelrodSimply put, I intend to utilize remote data-gathering techniques in place of traditional on-site evidence collection.简单来说，我打算用远程的数据收集手段，来替代传统的现场搜证。

WelrodHarpsy helped me verify that through the use of public security crime databases from satellite cities, I can complete more than 70% of the usual steps we do in investigation.哈卜茜帮忙验证过了，靠着对卫星城内治安犯罪数据库的访问，我可以完成70%以上的搜查步骤。

WelrodAs for the rest, I'll rely on the connections I've built over my years in the Green Zone. I trust that this will make up for the lack of on-site evidence as much as possible.至于剩下的部分，将依赖我这些年在绿区积累起来的人脉，相信可以最大限度地弥补现场取证的不足。

(This is a platform that allows her to take on detective commissions remotely. I try browsing it for a while, and I find it's well made.)（这是一个远程接受侦探委托的平台，我试着浏览了一下，维尔德的网站做得很精巧。）

WelrodRest assured, I will manage my schedule carefully—It'll never interfere with your commissions or 404 Team B's missions.请放心，在我精心的安排下，绝不会耽误指挥官的委托和404二队的任务。

WelrodI shall crack my clients' cases as an "armchair detective".我将以“安乐椅侦探”的形式，帮客户解决问题。

WelrodCommander, I managed to find my bearings anew because you are always by my side to encourage me.指挥官，是你一直在身边鼓励我，才让我重新找到了方向。

CommanderSo that's what's going on. This is pretty well thought out. Looks like the Welrod Detective Agency is finally about to reopen.原来如此，你考虑得很全面，维尔德侦探事务所终于要重新开张了。

CommanderSpeaking of which, there's really no need to leave me messages for such good news. You can just call me directly.话说，这种好消息你不用留言，应该直接在通讯里告诉我的。

WelrodI left you a message because... this isn't the only thing I wanted to tell you.那是因为……我想向你传达的不只是这件事情。

(Welrod pauses for a moment, resuming in a somewhat solemn manner.)（维尔德的话停顿了一下，随后语气变得稍微郑重了起来。）

WelrodThere's something else. An important matter that I want to confirm with you directly.还有一件更加重要的事情，需要直接找指挥官确认。

WelrodAnd that is, as perfect partners, I believe the distance currently between us no longer reflects what we truly feel.那便是，作为彼此无可挑剔的搭档，我认为我们当前的社交距离已无法满足需求了。

WelrodCommander, I would like to redefine this relationship.指挥官，我想对这份关系进行重新定义。

(Welrod appears a lot more composed compared to the last time she asked me about her "charm".)（相比上次向我确认对“魅力”的看法时，维尔德看起来从容了许多。）

(Still, she couldn't help but get bashful when she touched on the redefining of our relationship, losing all poise.)（然而，当话语触及到重新定义的关系时，她的派头终究还是挂不住，变得扭捏了起来。）

WelrodTo put things simply, I hope that we'll regard each other as individuals engaged in a more intimate relationship from now on.简单来说，我希望在今后相处时，能互相将对方视为更加亲密的关系。

WelrodWhat do you think, Commander? I really hope... that you're willing to accept my proposal.指挥官觉得怎么样？我非常希望……你能够接受我的提案。

CommanderWhat do you mean by a more intimate relationship?更亲密的关系是指什么？

WelrodI-If you don't mind... I hope we can regard each other as "life partners"!指、指挥官要是不介意的话……我希望能以“伴侣”作为我们彼此的身份！

WelrodAlthough our relationship has always been like that of partners at work... a new feeling arose in my neural cloud during our last conversation...虽然一直以来，我们的关系都像是工作上的搭档，但自从上次的对话后……我的心智中就出现了一些以前没有的现象。

(The phrase "life partner" makes Welrod tense up. She begins fidgeting with the hair bangs near her temple.)（伴侣这个词让维尔德更加紧张起来，她开始不停用手指摆弄自己的鬓角。）

WelrodI thought about it for a long time, and tried watching a great many detective dramas to calm my heart, only to realize that...我想了很久，又尝试看了很多侦探剧试图平静内心，结果后来才明白……

WelrodEven detectives can be moved by warmth... For me, you are the source of that warmth.侦探也会被温情所吸引——而对我来说，指挥官就是那份温情。

WelrodYou're always there to extend me a helping hand whenever I need it. Even when you're not around, the memories we've made serve as emotional support.在我需要帮助的时候，你每次都对我施以援手，即使不在我身边，你所带来的回忆也一直支持着我的内心。

WelrodEven when I'm watching detective dramas, I find myself subconsciously looking for your presence.那些侦探剧也是，我总是看着看着，就下意识地寻找指挥官的影子。

WelrodCommander, you are my real hero of justice. The one who truly remains by my side.指挥官，你是真正存在于我身边的，正义的英雄。

Commander...……

(Welrod straightens her posture to meet my gaze. It's as if this is a ritual—one that allows her to reveal the nervous, tender side she'd always wanted to hide.)（维尔德端正身形，视线与我相对。这仿佛是一个仪式，让她露出了至今一直想隐藏的，不安和柔弱的一面。）

WelrodI have to convey these feelings. Otherwise, my neural cloud would spiral out of control...我必须把这份感情告诉你，否则作为人形，我的心智很难保持稳定……

WelrodI also hope that you'll accept my feelings, and allow me to regard you as a life partner.同时，我也希望指挥官能够接受这份感情，认可我将你视为伴侣。

(Welrod faces me with her most sincere expression, awaiting my answer.)（维尔德用她最真诚的模样面对着我，等待我的回答。）

CommanderAre there any changes to our relationship if we become life partners?成为伴侣的话，会和之前有什么不同吗？

WelrodEh? Uh... Um, well, I'm not very sure either.诶？这……这个，我也不太清楚。

WelrodBut I'm willing to do anything with you as long as you want it...但只要是指挥官想做的事，我都可以……

(Welrod's frame trembles with nervousness, but she still stands before me without budging a step.)（维尔德的素体紧张得发抖，但依然一步不离地站在我的面前。）

CommanderCalm down, Welrod. What I'm trying to say is that... perhaps we've already reached the kind of relationship you hoped for, without you even realizing it.冷静点维尔德，我的意思是，或许我们已经很自然地达到你所说的那种关系了。

WelrodEh? Without me realizing it?诶？ 自然地达到？

CommanderI accept your proposal, but I don't think we need to do anything special. We've already grown more intimate with each other compared to the past.我同意你的提案，并且我觉得，大概不需要做什么特别的事情，我们之间就已经变得比以前更加亲密了。

(Welrod stands there blankly, only returning to her senses after a while.)（维尔德茫然地站立，过了好一会儿才回过神来。）

WelrodI... I think I understand what you mean, Commander.我……我好像明白指挥官的意思了。

WelrodIndeed, there are many types of life partners. Our relationship has already reached what it is now naturally, slowly built through the accumulation of interactions in our daily lives.确实，伴侣也有很多种，而我和指挥官之间的关系，是基于日常积累自然而然达到这一步的。

WelrodBut when you asked me that just now, I thought...指挥官刚才那么问，我还以为……

CommanderYou thought...?还以为？

WelrodI-It's nothing... I lost my cool.没、没什么……是我失态了。

WelrodJust as you said, Commander. Let's go on doing what we usually do, and engage in some beneficial and productive discussions.正如指挥官所说的，我们还是像平时那样，多进行一些有益并且卓有成效的谈话吧。

CommanderUnderstandable. But since we've taken a step forward in our relationship, I might tease you with a joke every now and then, being your life partner.明白了，但毕竟关系更进了一步，我作为伴侣，可能会时不时地和你开点小玩笑吧。

CommanderAs I mentioned before, you have a lot of charm, Welrod.就像我之前所说的，维尔德确实很有魅力。

WelrodEh? W-Wha...诶？这、这个……

Commander(Laughs) It's just as Groza said. You really do react differently when you're alone with me.哈哈，果然和闪电说得一样，在和我单独相处时，维尔德的反应会和平时有些不同。

WelrodUuu... Is that what you meant by teasing me with a joke? Please stop teasing me, Commander.唔……这就是你所说的玩笑吗？请别捉弄我了，指挥官。

(Welrod closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, reining her emotions back in order.)（维尔德闭上眼睛用力吸了口气，随后把情绪调整了过来。）

Welrod...I have a final mystery for you to solve, by the way.说起来……我还有一个最后的谜题，需要向你揭露。

WelrodCommander, you once asked me who my detective role model is, right?指挥官你之前问过我，我的侦探榜样是谁吧？

WelrodI don't think there's any need for me to tell you now. You know the answer yourself.我想现在应该不用我说，你也能猜出答案了。

(Welrod beams me her usual confident smile, tossing a riddle to me.)（维尔德露出了一如往常的自信笑容，向我抛出了这个谜题。）

CommanderIs your role model not some detective, Welrod?维尔德的榜样，不是某个侦探角色吗？

WelrodThe truth is... He's in front of me right now.实际上……那个人现在就在我的面前。

CommanderCould it be... Me?难道…… 是我？

(Faced with my evident surprise, she strikes a smug pose as if she has landed a critical counterattack.)（面对我的惊讶，她就像是完成了反击一样，重新摆出得意的姿态。）

WelrodQ.E.D., ladies and gentlemen, this is the ultimate truth, unveiled.是的诸位，这就是最后的真相。

WelrodPlease remember, Commander, that all my beliefs came from you.请记住，指挥官。我的一切信念，都是从你那里得到的。

Covenant 铭契

WelrodIs this the... solution to the riddle that you've prepared for me?这是你为我准备的……最后的“谜底”吗？

WelrodAhem. It appears that even I am unable to keep being logical in the face of that testimony titled "love"...咳，看来在那名为“爱意”的证词面前，就连我也无法维持绝对的逻辑……

WelrodI accept, of course... Commander, your proposition is flawless, so I shall formally accept it in my capacity as your life partner.我当然接受……指挥官，你的邀约无可挑剔，那我便以伴侣的名义正式受理了。

WelrodI will become your finest partner. No matter how far the truth you seek lies buried in the distant fog, I will point the way for you.我将成为你最卓越的搭档，无论真相在多么遥远的迷雾中，我都会为你指引方向的。

A Bond Accompanying Birth 陪伴诞生的羁绊

WelrodCommander, I have some intel here that you'll likely be interested in.指挥官，这里有份情报，我想你应该会感兴趣。

(Today, Welrod comes to me with a case report.)（这天，维尔德带着一份案件的报告来找到我。）

(She's been handling various incidents every now and then ever since she set up her "armchair detective" business. And among them, cases related to my own ongoing investigations frequently turn up.)（自从开始“安乐椅侦探”的业务后，她便不时地会经手一些事件。而这其中，经常会涉及一些我正在调查的事。）

Commander...I didn't expect this to happen behind the scenes.……没想到还有这样的内幕。

CommanderThank you for your efforts, Welrod. I believe this intel will prove crucial in our next course of action.辛苦你了，维尔德，我认为这个情报对我们接下来的行动很关键。

WelrodI'm glad I could help.我很高兴能帮上你的忙。

CommanderIs this a coincidence, by the way...?话说……这难道是巧合吗？

WelrodWhat do you mean, Commander?指挥官是指？

CommanderThe case you investigated just so happens to contain the clues I need. And this isn't the first time this happened lately.在你调查的案件里，刚好有我所需要的线索，而这种巧合在最近已经不是第一次发生了。

WelrodHmm... Do you find it inconceivable, Commander?嗯……指挥官是觉得很不可思议吗？

WelrodIn this world, coincidence is merely an illusion—a chain of cause and effect that has yet to be uncovered.然而在这世界上，所谓的巧合，不过是因果链条尚未被观测到的假象罢了。

WelrodI simply keep track of our enemies' movements and investigate them actively. The truth is that whenever I'm doing detective work, I prioritize collecting information that you need, Commander.随时关注敌人的动向，积极地进行调查。其实，在我进行侦探活动时，我会优先替指挥官获取你所需要的情报。

CommanderAs expected, you were deliberately investigating certain cases for my sake. I knew it.果然，我就知道这些案件是你为了我特意去调查的。

CommanderThank you. However, I'm quite sure you know that wasn't my intention when I encouraged you to take up detective work.谢谢，虽然你应该知道，这不是我让你进行侦探活动的本意。

WelrodYou wish to let Dolls do the things they want to do, Commander. You said so the first time I met you.指挥官想让人形们去做她们想做的事情。从我第一次遇到你的时候，你就是这样说的。

WelrodDon't worry. I haven't gone against that intent. This is exactly what I want to do, Commander... to seize the truth and uphold justice for your sake.请放心，我没有违背你的初衷，为了指挥官……追寻真相，坚持正义，正是我想要贯彻的事情。

(Welrod pushes up her glasses smugly. Also, she has something I noticed a few moments ago; there's a subtle dash of vivid color upon her eyelids that isn't usually there.)（维尔德得意地推了推鼻梁上的镜架，其实我刚才就注意到了，她的眼睑上有一抹平时没有的靓丽色彩。）

CommanderSo, Welrod, did you go out of your way to apply makeup and eyeliner? Was that done in the name of finding clues for my sake too?那么，维尔德你特意给自己化妆，还涂了眼线，也是为了帮我调查线索吗？

Welrod...You noticed?……你注意到了吗？

CommanderI did. I noticed that you looked a little different from usual. It suits you well.注意到了，你的气质和平时有点不一样，挺好看的。

WelrodIt's unrelated to my mission. I just wanted to... make myself more charming to you, Commander.这和任务无关，我只是为了……提升一些我在指挥官眼中的魅力。

WelrodIf you like it, feel free to come closer for a better look.指挥官觉得好看的话，可以靠近点，看得再仔细一些。

CommanderYou mean like this?像这样？

(I deliberately bring my face real close to hers. Welrod's frame shivers for a moment, evidently nervous.)（我故意将脸凑到维尔德面前，维尔德的素体抖动了一下，显得特别紧张。）

WelrodC-Commander, you're... too close.指、指挥官，你有点……太近了。

CommanderYou're the one who asked me to come closer.是你让我靠近的。

WelrodUm... Then, Commander, could you please close your eyes for a moment?嗯……那就，指挥官，请稍微闭上眼睛可以吗？

(I close my eyes, as per her request.)（我按照维尔德的要求闭上眼睛。）

(My cheek soon feels a slight sense of moisture, a warm, soft sensation...)（很快，脸颊上传来了些许湿润，那是份温润而柔软的感觉……）

WelrodYou can open your eyes now, Commander.可以了，指挥官。

(When I open my eyes again, I notice that while Welrod has regained her usual composure, a blush still lingers on her cheeks.)（再次睁开眼后，维尔德已经恢复了从容，但脸上依然残留着红晕。）

WelrodThanks for guiding me all the way here today, Commander.指挥官，谢谢你指引我一直走到了今天。

WelrodNo matter what happens in the future, the oath we made will remain timeless, a cherished treasure in my memory.无论今后发生什么，与你许下的誓言都将成为我记忆中永恒的宝物。

(She takes my hand, a sparkling gaze in her eyes. It reminds me of the ending we saw in a detective film together.)（她握住了我的手，眼中闪烁的目光，则让我想起了和她一起看过的，那部侦探电影最后的结局。）

WelrodAllow me to continue alongside you in this long journey that awaits us, as life partners.在接下来的旅程中，也请让我继续作为您的伴侣，一起走下去吧。

(The Master Detective and her assistant find the solution to their feelings on a journey towards truth—a bond born of the companionship and support they've given each other.)（名侦探和她的助手，在一起寻找案件真相的旅途中，找到了两人感情的答案——那是从彼此的陪伴与扶持中所诞生的羁绊。）

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。

WelrodWords are the perfect crowbar for prying open the shackles of the mind. What would you like to talk about?言语是撬开思维枷锁最好的撬棍，要谈点什么吗？

About Clothing关于服装

About Glasses关于眼镜

About Intel关于情报

About Film and TV关于影视

About Companions关于伙伴

About Justice关于正义

CommanderYou know, I don't think I've ever seen you actually put that coat on.我好像没见你把外套穿上去过。

WelrodThat's nothing strange. A phoenix has lovely plumage, but it doesn't deliberately show it off. Its mere existence is like a proof of status.这没什么好奇怪的，凤凰虽有好看的羽毛，但从不会刻意开屏。它的存在本身，便象征了身份。

CommanderAre you talking about your status as a detective?你的身份……侦探吗？

WelrodIf nothing else, it means I don't look like a police officer at first blush. People are always averse to talking to them. Looking like this helps a lot when I'm interviewing people.至少一眼看去，这副打扮不像人见人厌的治安人员，在询问证人时会方便很多。

CommanderCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember you wearing glasses before.我记得你以前是不戴眼镜的。

WelrodEven if Doll frames don't grow, changes in our neural clouds can lead to us adopting different forms of dress. Also, these glasses are purely for looks.就算人形的素体不会成长，心智的变化也会让我们做出不同的打扮。顺带一提，这只是装饰眼镜。

CommanderSo you're saying it would be fine if you took them off?那就是说取下来也没关系？

WelrodWhy are you smiling like that, Commander? W-well, if you want to see how I look without them... I guess I could take them off myself.指挥官你为什么带着笑意？如、如果是想看我没戴眼镜的模样……我自己来取吧。

CommanderYou give me the impression that you know everything, Welrod.总感觉维尔德你好像什么事都知道。

WelrodI place great stock on gathering intelligence. Just having an excellent neural cloud is not enough; you also need sufficient external information to make good decisions.我会注重情报的收集，只有优秀的心智是不够的，充足的外部信息源才是做出判断的依据。

WelrodI make it a point to trade information with my contacts on a regular basis, whether they're past connections in the satellite cities or recently-acquainted underground brokers.无论是以前在卫星城的人脉，还是最近认识的暗商，我都一直和他们维持着情报交易。

WelrodI think this information will benefit you, so please feel free to let me know if you need access to it.我想这些情报也可以帮到指挥官，你需要的时候，请随时告知我。

CommanderThere's a mystery show that's been really popular recently, I think its name was...最近好像有部很火的推理剧，名字叫做……

WelrodForgive me for being blunt, but the honkaku mystery genre died out long before WW3. Modern "mystery works" are nothing more than melodramas wearing the skin of mystery stories.恕我直言，本格派早在三战前就已经名存实亡了，现在的推理作品，不过是披着推理外衣的闹剧。

CommanderAnd here I was going to invite you to watch it with me.本来还打算邀请你一起看的。

Welrod(Clears throat) Well, uh, as a professional investigator, appreciating contemporary mystery dramas is an essential skill. Just tell me when and where to meet you.咳……作为专业的犯罪调查者，鉴赏当代推理剧，确实是必要的功课。告诉我一起观影的时间和地点。

CommanderHow are you getting along with the others from 404?你和404小队的成员们相处得怎么样？

WelrodVector's still the same as ever. She keeps beating herself up for no reason, even if it wasn't her fault.维克托还是和以前一样，总是陷入毫无意义的自责，即使根本不是她的责任。

WelrodRuchey and Harpsy have their own fields of specialty, but they need me to help them make decisions when they run into difficulties.乌琪和哈卜茜有她们各自擅长的领域，但在应对困难的时候，还需要我帮她们做出更为详细的判断。

WelrodAs for me... I help everyone move forward as part of 404. All in all, I think we make a great team, Commander.至于我……作为404小队的一份子，会继续帮助大家前进。总之，这是个很好的小队，指挥官。

CommanderWhat is your understanding of justice?你对正义的理解是什么？

WelrodUnfortunately, that is a very broad topic. I don't think I can fully articulate the answer in my neural cloud in the time it takes to finish a drink.很遗憾，这是个很宏大的话题，即便用尽所有品尝饮品的时间，恐怕也难以阐述清楚我心智中的答案。

CommanderI'm alright with a simplified version.简单地说一下就好。

WelrodSimply put... It would probably be someone like you, Commander.非要简而言之的话……大概就是像指挥官这样的存在吧。

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。

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WelrodThis scoring logic makes no sense at all!完全不合理的战斗分配逻辑！

WelrodThis is a team-building exercise, not a showcase of how strong our team leaders are!这是团队合作训练，不是小队队长的单独战力展示环节。

BelkaBut... Big Sis Klukai really is that strong.但是……可露凯姐姐就是很强啊。

WelrodThat's not the point. I KNOW Klukai's a strong fighter, but this is a teamwork simulation!问题不在这里。我当然知道可露凯的战力很强，但我们现在是团队训练！

WelrodThe whole point is to bring out the strengths of each member and enhance them!发掘所有成员的优势，并加以强化才是我们的训练目标。

BelkaBut Big Sis Klukai already led us to victory.可露凯姐姐已经带领我们取得胜利了。

WelrodWhen she engages the enemy, her first response is to crush them with sheer force and reshape the battlefield with her fighting power.面对敌人的时候，她的第一反应就是能够依靠武力碾压对方，用绝对强大的战力直接改变战场局势。

BelkaYup. Big Sis Klukai's strong enough to do that.没错，可露凯姐姐就是这么强大。

WelrodThen what about you? Are you just going to meekly listen to everything she says?那你呢？只要听可露凯的安排就可以了？

WelrodThe battlefield is ever-shifting; we all need to be ready to adapt to sudden changes.战场的局势多变，所有人都必须做好应对变局的准备。

BelkaI believe in Big Sis Klukai's judgment. I'll support any decision she makes without question.我相信可露凯姐姐的判断，她做的一切决策我都支持。

WelrodYou—!你！

WelrodYou just don't get what I'm trying to say.根本没明白我的意思。

KlukaiI understand what you mean, Welrod.我明白你的想法，维尔德。

KlukaiAs the team leader, I will give clear and precise directions to the others based on an accurate judgement of the battlefield conditions.身为队长，我会根据战况做出正确判断，并给予大家明确的指令。

KlukaiIn that respect, Belka has done very well.比悠卡已经做得很好了。

BelkaHehe, thanks for the praise, Big Sis.嘿嘿，谢谢可露凯姐姐的认可。

WelrodYou're just enabling her.这完全是在纵容她对你的依赖。

WelrodAs a team leader, you ought to give your teammates the freedom to handle various situations at their own discretion. That would be the ideal way to approach things.身为队长，应该给予队友面对不同情况自主应对的权利，只有这样才能做到最优解。

WelrodDon't you agree, Vector?是不是，维克托。

Vector...……

WelrodOur teamwork is better than theirs.我们之间的合作相比她们更为默契。

VectorEveryone's personality is different, you can't expect everyone to—大家的性格不同，你不能要求所有成员……

WelrodGood teamwork means being able to coordinate better with a wider range of people. That's why we're doing this training together.优秀的合作模式就是应该多加推广。这也是我们一起训练的原因。

BelkaWow, you're so strict, Welrod.维尔德，好严肃。

WelrodThe battlefield is always changing, so I hope you don't treat this as just another training exercise.战场千变万化，希望你不要单纯的把这看作是训练。

BelkaBut it's just a training sim...可明明就是训练啊……

HarpsyI'm sorry, the problem is with my design.抱歉，是我的设计问题。

HarpsyWelrod didn't mean anything bad by it. She makes decisions based on the data and considers all potential possibilities.维尔德并没有恶意，她会根据数据做出抉择，而且会考虑所有情况。

VectorYes.是的。

VectorWe're used to how she doesn't sugarcoat her opinions.她经常会直言不讳，我们已经习惯了。

WelrodVector, you mustn't lose your focus in the upcoming battle.维克托，你接下来的战斗绝对不能松懈。

WelrodThis is the best chance for us to prove our team's strength. I know you can beat Klukai.这是证明我们小队实力的最好机会，你一定可以战胜可露凯。

VectorI... Don't say that, Welrod.我……维尔德别这么说。

VectorWe all know how strong Klukai is. Beating her score won't be easy.可露凯的实力有目共睹，战胜她的记录并不是一件简单的事情。

WelrodSo do it with teamwork!团队合作！

WelrodI know you can bring out everyone's full potential. Listen up, it's victory or bust!你能让所有成员发挥各自的潜能。听好了，绝对要拿下胜利！

Vector...……

RucheyVivi, you need to believe in yourself.Vivi，要相信你自己。

VectorGuys...大家……

AndorisAlright, alright, this is just a training sim Harpsy made to improve our teamwork.好啦好啦，这是哈卜茜为大家更好合作才研发的训练模式哦。

AndorisYou don't need to be so tense.不需要那么紧张。

VectorI'll do my best, but I might not be able to live up to everyone's expectations...我会尽力而为。但可能无法实现大家的期待……

HarpsyI don't want this sim to cause everyone to start arguing with each other.我不希望训练模式会让大家吵架。

HarpsyAlso, the simulated enemies will improve themselves based on prior combat data.而且，训练模式的敌人会根据过去情报进行自我迭代。

HarpsySo you can't judge their performance on past data alone.不可以单纯简单的根据战斗数据评判大家的胜负以及实力。

AndorisWell, the important thing is that we're learning something from this simulation, yes? It doesn't matter how we do it.过程并不重要，重要的是训练之中大家所收获的内容，对吗？

HarpsyYup.嗯。

WelrodIn any case, this is a good chance for us to show our teamwork. I believe you can do it, Vector.总之，这是证明我们之间默契的好机会，维克托，我相信你。

Vector...……

AndorisWelrod, don't put too much pressure on Vector.维尔德，不要给维克托太多压力哦。

WelrodShe can take it. Don't give up so easily, Vector.她能承受的。维克托，不准随便放弃。

Vector...……

VectorUnderstood.我知道了。

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Mechty(Groan) Okay, I did my best, I'm so tired now... eyelids heavy... charge insufficient... battery low... Zzzzz...已经尽全力了，好累，好困……快不行了……电量不足、能源不足……Z……Z……Z……

HarpsyWas it really that tiring? I thought Leader Vector's instructions were well within the limits of what you could handle.有那么辛苦吗？我觉得维克托队长安排的工作能完美契合米什缇能承受的上限。

HarpsyAccording to the compiled post-combat data, you actually did better the second time round.根据训练后整理的战斗数据，米什缇你发挥的比第一次训练时更好。

MechtyI can't take it anymore, my soul comrade knows me so well that it's terrifying.不行了，心灵之友对我的了解也太可怕了。

MechtyEverytime I thought I could rest, she'd just order me forward again and again. Once or twice wouldn't be so bad but she kept doing it over and over again. I just can't take that.明明可以休息，好像只要动一下就能解决问题，但每次都这么来，加起来完全承受不了。

AndorisBut that's what brings out your full potential, Mechty. Now you can rest.这样才能发挥米什缇的最大潜能，现在好好休息一下吧。

MechtyUgh— For some reason, Klukai's style of doing everything in one go suddenly seems really appealing now.唔——忽然觉得可露凯的爽快也是有优点的。

MechtyIf I had to choose between working hard for a moment and then resting or slowly working over a long period, I'd definitely take the former. It suits me better.努力片刻就休息和一直缓慢努力，我还是选择前者吧。这样更适合我。

AndorisEven if it's just training, you need to give it your all, Mechty.就算是训练也要尽全力哦，米什缇。

MechtyI'll be fine with Klukai around.有可露凯在，没关系的。

AndorisHaha, and who was the one who said Leader Klukai never spoilt you?哈哈，你刚才还在说可露凯队长没有宠你呢？

MechtyKlukai, Vector, whoever lets me sleep longer is the best leader.可露凯很好——维克托也很好——谁能让我多休息一会儿，谁就是我心里最好的队长。

AndorisThat's a very Mechty-like criterion.不愧是米什缇的评判标准。

HarpsyWell, our scores were pretty much the same as Klukai's team from just now. You could call it a draw.我们和刚才可露凯所率领的小队比分基本一致，可以算是平局。

WelrodHow much time did we take?时间用了多久？

HarpsyThe enemy already changed. Each team faced different opponents, so we can't use time taken as a metric.敌人已经发生变化了，两队敌人不同，用时间评判并不理智。

WelrodJust tell me.你只要给出答案就行。

HarpsyWe... took a little longer than Klukai's team.稍微……比可露凯小队用时久了一点点。

HarpsyIt's just a little, though. You shouldn't judge the team's success by time taken alone.就差一点点时间，维尔德你不应该单纯用时间来评估小队的胜负。

VectorI'm sorry I couldn't do it...抱歉，我没能做到。

VectorI guess... I'm just wasn't good enough to live up to your expectations.我的实力……无法让所有同伴满意。

RucheyWait! Vivi, you don't have to apologize!等等！Vivi，你完全不需要道歉！

RucheyYou didn't do anything wrong!你根本没有做错任何事！

VectorI admit that it was my fault for not being capable enough.是我能力不足，我承认。

WelrodAll I need to know is how long it takes to engage each enemy. I can factor in the current combat situation to give more accurate suggestions in battle.我只需要知道迎战每一位敌人所花的时间，根据不同用时，作出更为精准的战斗建议。

RucheyVivi, we all know what you've done for us!Vivi，所有做的事情我们都看在眼里！

WelrodMaking full use of our strengths is your responsibility. As for me, I'll give you the information you need to make an informed decision.让每一位队友发挥她的长处，是你的职责。而我，会为你提供更多情报，用于做出更理智的判断。

VectorYou don't have to console me. I know I'm the one who let everyone down.不必安慰我，是我辜负了大家的期待。

Vector(Klukai is... She's more skilled than me.)（可露凯……比我更优秀。）

AndorisHarpsy would be sad if she found out that this was what you were thinking, you know.你这样想的话，哈卜茜会伤心哦。

Harpsy...……

VectorI'm sorry, I don't mean to blame anyone... It's just... it's just that I...抱歉，我没有指责的意思……是我……我……

WelrodOf course you have the potential to grow further.你当然还有更进一步成长的潜力。

WelrodNot once have I ever thought of you as inferior to anyone else, Vector.我从来不认为你比任何人差劲，维克托。

Vector...……

WelrodYou are my leader and I acknowledge that.你是被我承认的队长。

WelrodSo next time, we'll work together to obtain better combat data.下一次，我们合作能拿到更好的战斗数据。

AndorisLooks like Welrod can't wait for our next training session.看来，维尔德已经迫不及待想要再训练一次了。

WelrodOf course. I'm sure Vector will be able to make even better tactical decisions once I finish sorting out this data.当然，根据我梳理之后的数据，维克托能做出更优秀的战时判断。

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Welrod(Pants heavily)呼——呼——呼——

WelrodHarpsy, how did we do?!哈卜茜，我们的数据怎么样？！

HarpsyIt's a great improvement over the data from the three previous sims. Everyone was performing at their full potential.大幅度超过前三次的训练成绩，所有成员都发挥出了最大潜能。

HarpsyPower, endurance, reflexes... there was a huge increase in all parameters. Are you sure you guys aren't overstraining yourselves?战斗强度、续航能力、反应速度……全部大幅度提高。你们真的没有过度劳累吗？

Welrod(Pants) I can handle this much.呼——呼——还在能承受的范围之内。

WelrodLike I said, all you have to do is make decisions based on my analyses and we'll be able to get the best results.我说过，只要根据我的分析做出最优选择，我们能拿到最好的成绩。

RucheyVivi working with everyone else produced a great success~和Vivi还有大家的配合，大成功~

VectorThere's still room for me to improve. We only managed to achieve this because of everyone's efforts.我还有能进步的地方。是因为大家的努力，才有现在的成绩。

RucheyWe won, we won!赢家，就是我们！

BelkaAre we going to decide the winner now?现在就要确认胜者了吗？

BelkaBig Sis Klukai and I had great teamwork. We won't lose to any other pair out there.我和可露凯姐姐的合作也很棒啊，绝对不输给任何同伴。

WelrodCommander, how should we determine the winner?指挥官，我们应该怎么评定胜者？

Commander...……

BelkaCommander, you saw how well Big Sis Klukai and I worked together, so you should pick me.指挥官，你看到我和可露凯姐姐完美的配合了吧。选我吧。

RucheyMy teamwork with Vivi was no less perfect than theirs.我和Vivi的配合也绝对不输给她们。

CommanderAs a participant in the simulation, you girls are more qualified to judge than me. So... you should decide the winner.作为参与训练的成员，你们更有发言权。赢家……由你们决定。

BelkaEhhh— You're sly, Commander. Aren't you just throwing the problem to us?诶——指挥官好狡猾，这不就把难题抛给我们了嘛。

BelkaIn that case, I'll go with what Big Sis Klukai says. I'll pick whoever she picks.那我听可露凯姐姐的选择，可露凯姐姐选谁我就选谁。

KlukaiYou did very well, Vector.你的表现很不错，维克托。

KlukaiAs team leader, you've demonstrated the ability to lead skillfully on the battlefield while taking into account the strengths of each member of your team.作为队长，你已经能够熟练根据大家擅长的方向指挥战场。

VectorI... I mainly rely on the Commander's skills.我……主要还是依靠指挥官的力量。

VectorIt was everyone's hard work that got us these results. I can't accept the title of winner.大家一起努力才赢得了现在的成绩，我担当不起赢家的称号。

BelkaPraise me too, Big Sis Klukai, I want to get my wish granted too.可露凯姐姐也夸夸我嘛，我也想要实现心愿啊。

KlukaiIf you're going to wish for a lap pillow, then I'm going to refuse.如果是希望膝枕这种心愿，容我拒绝。

BelkaNo, I mean... Just praise me, and maybe I could take a nap while leaning on you too?不是，就……夸夸我，如果可以再靠着可露凯姐姐一起休息。

BelkaI'm sure Andoris wouldn't say no to such a tiny little trivial request.这么简单的小小心愿，如果是安朵丝就不会拒绝。

WelrodIs your wish really that simple?你的愿望就这么简单？

BelkaWhat do you mean, it's not simple at all—and besides, I want to be pampered by Big Sis Klukai from time to time.什么，这一点都不简单——我偶尔也想成功向可露凯姐姐撒娇。

WelrodThat's clearly a wish that Klukai can grant for you.这分明就是可露凯可以帮你实现的心愿吧。

BelkaHuh?诶？

WelrodI thought you'd take advantage of this opportunity to ask the Commander to grant wishes that you'd normally have a hard time getting otherwise.这么好的机会，我还以为你会向指挥官提一些平时难以实现的心愿。

BelkaWait, can I do that?!这样做也可以吗？！

BelkaSo I can ask the Commander to order Big Sis Klukai to do stuff?提要求给指挥官，让指挥官命令可露凯姐姐做事情？

MechtyI'm pretty sure Klukai wouldn't refuse if the Commander ordered her to do something.如果是指挥官要求可露凯做的事情，她应该不会拒绝吧。

Klukai...……

KlukaiAre these the kind of wishes you have?你们的心愿就是这种程度？

BelkaYou don't understand us, Big Sis. You'd normally just refuse us flat out under normal circumstances.可露凯姐姐不懂我们的心情，正常情况下你绝对会拒绝。

Klukai...……

KlukaiI'll grant your wishes. Give that chance to someone else.你们的心愿，我来帮你们实现，把这个机会让给别人。

BelkaYou're the best, Big Sis—可露凯姐姐最好啦——

(I watch as Klukai has a long discussion with Vector and the others. Shortly afterwards, they push Harpsy in front of me.)（我看着可露凯带着维克托她们讨论了好一会儿，不多久，哈卜茜被推到了我的面前。）

HarpsyCommander...指挥官……

VectorHarpsy did all the development for this training simulation, so we believe that Harpsy is the winner here.所有训练模式的研发都主要由哈卜茜完成，我们认为应该把赢家的名额给哈卜茜。

AndorisAlso, Harpsy's wish is related to you, Commander~而且，哈卜茜的心愿是和指挥官有关哦~

HarpsyY-yes, it is.是、是的。

HarpsyI... I'd like you to accompany me to an offline technical conference, if, if it's at all possible!我……想要指挥官能够陪我一起参加线下技术论坛讨论会，拜、拜托了！

CommanderWell, it's just going to a tech conference. That seems simple enough, no?只是参加线下技术论坛讨论会吗，听起来很简单？

HarpsyThere'll be people coming from all over, so I wanted to hide my identity. I've been scared of it all this time; I've spoken online with some of the people who will be going, but I never thought about meeting them IRL.参加者来自各地，我想隐瞒自己的身份。之前一直害怕，所以虽然有线上交流，但从来没考虑过参与线下聚会。

HarpsyBut I'd like to go if you'll accompany me, Commander!有指挥官陪我的话，我想去！

CommanderNo problem. Rather, granting a wish like that is a piece of cake for me.没问题，倒不如说，这样的心愿实在是太容易实现了。

HarpsyI may also need to take up a few more days of your time because I want to work on other interesting things, such as a game that meets with Mechty's approval...我可能需要多占据指挥官的几天时间，我还想开发出更多有趣的东西。比如，能让米什缇认可的新游戏……

HarpsyAnd, and that would need me to interact more with others.这需要、需要多和大家交流。

CommanderSure, we can do that too.好。我们一起去。

KlukaiCome on, you two, let's go.你们俩，走吧。

BelkaAre you going to grant my wish now, Big Sis?可露凯姐姐要实现我的心愿了吗？

KlukaiI'll sit right here, so go ahead and fall asleep.我就坐在这里，你们休息吧。

MechtyHuh?诶？

KlukaiI'm not going to throw you off this time. Don't lean on me while sleeping, though. The sofa's big enough that you don't need to do that.这次我不把你掀翻在地。不过别靠着我睡觉，沙发上足够宽敞了。

Mechty...……

KlukaiWasn't that what you wrote down for your wish?你的愿望写的不是这个？

MechtyWell... kind of, to an extent. I honestly didn't think I'd get it so easily.嘛……某种意义上而言部分算是啦，没想到心愿这么好实现。

MechtyIf I'd known, I should have asked for something more outrageous.早知道应该写更过分一点的想法。

MechtyNight night... zzzzzzzz...晚安，Z……Z……

(Klukai sighs and sits down on the sofa while playing with her weapons. Mechty and Belka nod off on either side of her, while Andoris giggles and takes a picture of this scene.)（可露凯叹了一口气，坐在沙发上摆弄着她手里的武器，米什缇和比悠卡坐在她的左右两侧，进入了休眠模式。安朵丝笑着记录下了这一幕。）

AndorisLooks like the scenario Belka was hoping for came true at last. She's been looking forward to this for a long time now.现在比悠卡想要的画面真的实现了。她想要实现这个心愿很久了。

AndorisLeader Klukai doesn't normally agree to this sort of thing, so her permitting this is actually a really big concession.可露凯队长平时不会轻易同意，不过，这次算是作出了巨大的退让。

AndorisWould you like to get some rest too, Commander? You can lean on me or sleep on my lap too, you know?指挥官想要好好休息吗？不论是靠着我休息，还是想要膝枕，我都可以为你实现哦？

AndorisWe've been counting on you all this time, so if there's anything we can do for you, please go ahead and tell us.一直以来都是我们依赖你，如果你有想要实现的心愿，请务必直接和我们说。

AndorisFor me, I feel that meeting you was the most fortunate encounter of my life.和指挥官你的相遇，是我所经历的最幸运的事情。

AndorisWe're all... we're always thinking of you, so have a good rest, Commander.大家……都很在意你。好好休息一下吧，指挥官。

RucheyVivi, Vivi! What was your wish? Come on, tell me, I'll make it come true.Vivi，Vivi!你的心愿是什么？告诉我吧，我来为你实现。

VectorIt's already come true, Ruchey.它已经被实现了，乌琪。

RucheyEh?!诶？！

RucheyBut we didn't even do anything.可大家好像什么都没做啊。

(Vector shows her a set of motorbike parts she took from her room.)（维克托在她的房间内找出了摩托车的零件。）

VectorI... I've always thought that I wasn't good enough compared to Klukai... that I had too many places where I needed to improve.我……一直觉得自己做得不够优秀，和可露凯相比……我有太多需要变强的地方。

RucheyAw, don't say that. You'll always be the best leader in my heart, Vivi.不要这么想嘛，Vivi在我心里就是最好的队长。

VectorThank you. My wish has already come true.谢谢，我的心愿已经实现了。

VectorThis was a gift I was planning to give Klukai earlier. She helped me in many ways, but I've never been able to thank her for it.这是我之前准备送给可露凯的礼物，她帮过我很多地方，我却一直没想好怎么感谢她。

RucheySo... is giving this thank-you gift to Klukai your wish?那……给可露凯表达谢意就是Vivi的心愿吗？

Vector...……

RucheyCome on, Vivi! I'll go give it with you!走吧！Vivi，我和你一起去送这份礼物！

VectorBut what about your wish, Ruchey?你的心愿呢，乌琪？

RucheyMaking your wish come true is my wish, but you never told me about yours, so I'll just have to treat giving that gift to Klukai as your wish.让Vivi的心愿实现就是我的心愿啦，你总是不肯告诉我你的心愿，我只能把给可露凯送摩托车零件当作你的心愿了。

RucheyBut Klukai's in the lounge at the moment.可露凯现在正在休息室里。

WelrodSorry to bother you, Commander.打扰了，指挥官。

CommanderWelrod?维尔德？

WelrodDid you see my wish?你看过我的心愿了吗？

CommanderAh... not yet.啊……还没有。

WelrodMy wish is easy to grant, so I don't think you'll reject it.我的心愿很容易被实现，所以，我觉得你不会拒绝我的请求。

CommanderSo you want to know what everyone else's wishes are? I didn't think you'd ask for that, and it's true that I wouldn't say no to a request like that.想要知道所有大家的心愿？没想到你的心愿是这个，确实是我不会拒绝的请求。

WelrodAs a part of 404, I have a responsibility to understand and care for the others.作为404小队成员的一份子，我有了解大家、照顾大家的职责。

WelrodAnd besides... I'm kind of curious as to what Vector wished for.况且……维克托提了什么心愿，我很好奇。

CommanderHonestly, I'm rather curious about Vector's wish too.我也好奇维克托的心愿。

WelrodLet's see... "I want others to approve of me and to become a capable squad leader."“想要得到认可，成为可靠的队长。”

Welrod...No wonder she was so happy after Klukai praised her.……难怪可露凯夸她之后，她开心了那么久。

CommanderWas she?有吗？

WelrodDefinitely. The corner of her mouth curved up much more than usual, a clear sign that she's happy.绝对有，她的嘴角弧度比正常情况下上扬了不少，是她开心的状态。

CommanderLooks like you know her very well.你对她很了解。

WelrodI guess you can say that. Understanding your teammates is essential to better teamwork.姑且算是吧，为了更好的小队合作，对成员的了解是必须的。

WelrodI've never once thought Vector was bad or anything, so why does she have such little faith in herself?我从来都不认为维克托不优秀，真不明白，她为什么总是不够自信。

CommanderLet's see, the others' wishes... Klukai wants bike parts, and Mechty... she struck through her previous wish. Now she just wants to play more interesting games.其他人的愿望……可露凯想要摩托车零件，米什缇……原本的愿望被划掉了，最新的愿望是想要体验更多有趣的游戏。

CommanderBelka wants to be praised by Klukai, Vector wants everyone to approve of her, and Ruchey wants to make Vector's wish come true.比悠卡想要获得可露凯的夸奖，维克托想要得到大家认可，乌琪的心愿是希望维克托的心愿能实现。

CommanderAnd Andoris' wish... is for me to have a good rest by her side.安朵丝的心愿……是希望我能在她的身边好好休息。

Welrod...None of these wishes are difficult to grant.……根本没有困难的心愿。

CommanderHas your wish come true now? It seems all the other wishes were easy enough to grant.现在，你的心愿我也实现了？别的心愿，实现起来也没有难度。

WelrodI wanted to help you grant the others' wishes, you know.亏我还想和指挥官一起帮大家实现心愿。

WelrodIn any case, I'd like to thank you on behalf of all the members of H.I.D.E. 404.不管怎么说，我代表404小队的所有成员，谢谢你，指挥官。

CommanderHm, it's from Lenna.是莱娜的通讯请求。

LennaCommander—指挥官——

LennaAndoris sent me that picture of Klukai, Belka and Mechty, as well as a picture of you and her!我从安朵丝那边看到了，可露凯和比悠卡以及米什缇一起休息。还有安朵丝和指挥官的合影！

LennaI'm so jelly... I'm still helping Kalina with the others.好羡慕啊……我还在和大家一起帮格琳娜处理工作。

LevaLenna's been making a fuss about wanting to meet you again after seeing that picture.看到影像之后，莱娜就吵着想见你了。

LennaI'm not the only one who wants that, though. See you soon, Commander~在想指挥官的不止我一个啦。我们很快就会见面的~指挥官。

Whodunit I 解谜游戏·Ⅰ

WelrodCommander, I've developed the invisible writing on the paper. It reads, "counter".指挥官，我已经还原了纸条上的隐形字迹，上面写的是“水吧台”三个字。

WelrodPeople often lower their guard when drinking at a bar. Often, they gladly share even their deepest secrets.人们会在吧台前放松身心、倾诉烦恼，就连心底的秘密，也会变得乐于分享。

CommanderI wonder what the "culprit" who wrote this was trying to tell us?不知道这位写下纸条的“犯人”是想向我们倾诉些什么呢？

CommanderWeren't you the one who wrote this message, Welrod?纸条不会是维尔德你自己写的吧？

WelrodAn interesting guess, but unfortunately, I merely found this note.有趣的猜想，但很遗憾，我只是发现了这张纸条而已。

WelrodThat said, it's true that the invisible ink pen used to write this note is my property. It uses a special ink which makes its writing turn transparent after a few minutes.用来写字的隐形笔确实是我的东西，它使用了一种特殊的墨水，写下的字迹会在几分钟后变得透明。

WelrodHowever, I lost this pen last week, probably when I was in the refitting room.但这支笔早在上周就不幸遗失了，应该是在我去整备室的时候。

WelrodCommander, you search the bar shelves while I'll handle the bar and chairs. We ought to be able to find a clue there.指挥官，你来搜索吧台的架子，我负责检查桌椅。我推测应该会有某种线索。

(Welrod and I begin searching each and every corner of the counter.)（我和维尔德开始对吧台的各个角落进行调查。）

WelrodBy the way, do you still remember my favorite drink, Commander?说起来，指挥官你还记得我喜欢喝的饮料吗？

CommanderIf I'm not wrong, you like red-colored drinks, such as black tea and... bourbon?你喜欢红色饮品，我记得是红茶，还有……波本汽水？

WelrodThat's correct. I'm glad you still remember. I suggest you focus on finding those beverages.没错，我很高兴你竟然记得。我的建议是，你可以重点找找看这些饮料。

WelrodIf this note is a challenge letter from the culprit to me, then the subsequent clues might end up being related to me.如果这张纸条是犯人给我的挑战，那接下来的线索也可能和我有关。

CommanderDoes anyone else on the Elmo know what you like?艾莫号上还有谁知道你的喜好吗？

Welrod...The only person I've ever told apart from you is 404.……除了指挥官，我只对404二队的成员说过。

WelrodAfter all, people I can sit and chat with at a bar are rather rare.毕竟，能在吧台前一边聊天、一边享用饮品的对象也不是那么好找的。

CommanderHm? Welrod, this is... I found the drinks you mentioned, but there doesn't seem to be anything around them.嗯？这是……维尔德，我找到你说的饮料了，但附近好像什么都没有。

WelrodWas my hypothesis wrong? In that case, we'll probably have to check all the nearby items one by one.推测有误吗？那看来只能逐一检查附近的所有物品了。

WelrodHowever, I suggest we take a short break first.不过在这之前，我建议稍微休息一会儿。

(Welrod picks up a cocktail shaker from the counter and begins mixing a special drink for me.)（维尔德拿起柜台上的调酒器，为我调制了一份独特的饮品。）

WelrodI call this one "Waiting". I came up with it during my free time back when I was in a satellite city.这杯特调的名字叫做“等待”，是我在卫星城期间闲暇时自己摸索出来的。

CommanderIs this for me?这是给我的吗？

WelrodFor you, and nobody else. The person this drink has been waiting for has finally arrived.不可能还有别人，这杯特调要等待的人，现在终于来到了它的面前。

WelrodNo matter what happened during this time, the fact that I've returned to your side proves that my initial choice was right... And I've always been very proud of my judgement.无论经历了多少事，只要能再次回到你的身边，便证明我当初的选择是正确的……我对自己的判断力，一直很有自信。

CommanderWelrod... I'm sorry I kept you waiting for so long. I'll accept this drink you made.维尔德……我很抱歉让你等了这么久，这杯饮品我收下了。

WelrodThank you. Also, I must point out that I've never made this drink for anyone else. It's for you and you alone, Commander.谢谢。另外……我必须强调，这杯饮品我没有分享给任何人过，它是只属于指挥官的。

(After our short break, we continue our investigation, and Welrod finds a slip of paper on the back of a game magazine.)（休息结束后，我们再次开始调查，维尔德从一本游戏杂志的背面发现了另一张纸条。）

WelrodThis paper has signs of invisible writing on it too. Hoho, this is getting more and more interesting.这上面也有隐形笔的痕迹，呵呵，越来越有意思了。

WelrodCommander, I've enjoyed our time together, but I must bid you farewell for today.指挥官，这是一段难忘的时光，但今天得先告一段落了。

WelrodOnce I develop the writing on this piece of paper, I hope you will join me once again.等还原这张纸条上的内容之后，还请你再次接受我的邀请。

Whodunit II 解谜游戏·Ⅱ

WelrodCommander, the writing on the second slip of paper is now visible. It reads "rec room".指挥官，第二张纸条上的字迹我识别出来了，上面写着“娱乐室”。

WelrodAccording to my deductions, we ought to be able to find a third slip in there.按照我的推测，应该能在这里找到第三张纸条。

WelrodI hypothesize that the culprit has strung a series of locations together with these slips of paper, with the intention of pointing us toward the true target in the end... That's a common plot device in detective stories.我估计，犯人用纸条串联起了各个地点，并最终指向真正的目标……这也是推理剧里常见的桥段。

WelrodWe'll split the investigation like last time. You handle the downstairs area while I'll go upstairs.和上次一样，我们分工调查，指挥官负责楼下，我去楼上。

(After searching the area, neither of us find any sign of a note.)（搜寻过后，我和维尔德都没有发现纸条的踪迹。）

WelrodThat's strange, this isn't right... Did I miss something out?奇怪，不应该会这样的……是我看漏了吗？

CommanderThere's a game console here. Could the culprit have encoded the clue into the game software?这里有台游戏机，犯人会不会把线索录入到了游戏软件里？

WelrodThe clues so far were all written on paper, so the next one should be on a piece of paper too... However, I don't mind turning on the console and taking a look.线索都是记录在纸条上，这应该是统一的形式……不过，我不反对打开游戏机看看。

WelrodThe most recently updated games are Dinergate, Jump! and Frontline Survivors, so let's check them out.最近更新的游戏是逃离废墟和火线突围，就来调查一下这两款吧。

(Welrod and I begin playing the games to look for clues.)（为了寻找线索，我和维尔德开始玩游戏。）

Welrod...Commander, I just thought of a new strategy that ought to get us a higher score.……指挥官，我这次想到一种崭新的策略，应该能拿到更高分。

CommanderWe've played over 10 rounds already... Weren't we supposed to be looking for clues?我们都玩了十几把了……不是来找线索的吗？

WelrodI haven't forgotten our original aim. I simply thought the games were worth looking into.我没有忘记原本目的，只是觉得这款游戏也值得研究一下。

CommanderYou don't seem to be very good at video games.你好像不是很擅长玩游戏。

WelrodIs that so? You seem to have missed the point; it isn't a question of skill at all.不擅长？你似乎搞错了重点，这根本不是能力的问题。

WelrodI believe the games which suit me best are strategy games which require thinking, but does this console have anything like that?最适合我的，应该是需要动脑筋的策略类游戏，但这台机器上有吗？

CommanderI don't think so... Although, there's a love strategy game here. Want to give it a try?好像没有……倒是有个恋爱策略游戏，你想试试吗？

CommanderThe instructions say: "Increase the affection of your capture target by selecting different conversation options..."说明上写着：通过不同选项的对话，提升可攻略角色的好感度……

WelrodIf I may be frank, these so-called "strategy games" are just visual novels with added interactivity.恕我直言，这种所谓的“策略游戏”不过是加了选项的电子小说罢了。

CommanderWait a minute, why is this love interest called "The Commander"? Did someone on the Elmo make this minigame?等等，为什么可攻略角色叫做“指挥官”？这难道是艾莫号上的谁自制的小游戏？

WelrodUm... based on my hypothesis, this game might contain a clue. I think I'll give it a try.嗯……按照刚才的推测，游戏里可能会有线索，我决定看一下。

(Welrod boots up the dating sim. There is a look of intense focus on her face and I use this time to look for any paper slips.)（维尔德启动了恋爱策略游戏，她玩得比之前更加认真，我趁这段时间继续寻找纸条。）

CommanderWelrod, I think I found something here.维尔德，这里好像有东西。

WelrodIs it a paper slip? That's great. Where did you find it, Commander?是纸条吗？太好了，指挥官是在哪里找到的。

CommanderIt was on a waterproof mat under the carpet.就在地毯下面的防水垫里。

WelrodI can't believe the culprit hid it there... Now I'm curious about that the culprit wants us to find.居然藏在这种地方……我越来越好奇了，犯人到底想指引我们找到什么。

WelrodIncidentally, I just got an achievement for reaching maximum affection in that crude dating sim.顺便一提，那个简陋的恋爱游戏，我在刚才达成了好感度MAX的成就。

CommanderLet me see... Wow, you got first place. That's amazing; what's your secret?我看看……嗯？竟然做到了排行榜第一名，厉害，你有什么诀窍吗？

WelrodIt's simple. The designer understood the real Commander, so I couldn't go wrong as long as I chose based on your preferences.很简单，设计者了解现实里的指挥官，所以，我只要按照指挥官的喜好进行选择，就一定不会有错。

WelrodHmph... I won't lose to anyone when it comes to understanding you, Commander.哼……要比对指挥官的了解程度，我是不会输给任何人的。

Whodunit III 解谜游戏·Ⅲ

WelrodCommander, the note this time says "cool and refreshing place."指挥官，这次的纸条上写着“凉爽的地方”。

CommanderIs this some kind of code?这是什么暗号吗？

WelrodIt's too simple to be a code. I'm more inclined to believe that it describes a certain location.要说是暗号也太简单了，我倾向于这是对特定地点的描述。

WelrodAnd this is the coolest and most refreshing place on the Elmo.而艾莫号上最凉爽的地方，正是这里。

CommanderI see. However, the pool area is quite large. Where could the next clue be?原来如此，但露天泳池区域也挺大的，接下来的线索会放在哪里呢？

WelrodAssuming it was waterproofed, it might be in the water itself. Therefore, I've made preparations for searching underwater.做好防水措施的话，有可能会直接放在水中，所以，我已经做好了水下搜索的准备。

WelrodHowever, the principles of investigation dictate that we should prioritize the most easily accessible sources of information, so let's check the surroundings first.不过按照调查原则，应当优先排查最易获取的信息源，我们先在周围找找看吧。

(Welrod and I search the area around the pool, and we soon find a note in a potted plant.)（我和维尔德搜索了泳池周围，很快在一盆绿植上找到了纸条。）

CommanderThat was easy. And sure enough, it's another note.很容易就找到了，果然又是纸条。

WelrodThe note was placed in a very obvious location; did the culprit not intend to hide it? Or...纸条放得这么显眼，犯人难道没打算藏吗？还是说……

CommanderDid you think of something?你想到了什么？

WelrodIndeed, I have arrived at a conclusion. However, I will need to verify it first. I'll tell you about it once I am sure my hypothesis is not flawed.我确实得出了结论，但还需要进行验证，等确认无误后再告诉指挥官吧。

CommanderAlright then. What next? Will we be ending our investigation early today?好的，那接下来呢？今天的调查要提前结束吗？

WelrodTo be honest, I think it would be kind of a shame to end early. I made a lot of preparations for this investigation, but we ended up not using any of them.说实话，提前结束的话，会有一点可惜。我为这次探索做了很多准备，结果都没有用上。

CommanderLet me guess; you have a swimsuit ready?让我猜猜，你是不是准备了泳装？

WelrodI... How did you know?这……你怎么会知道？

CommanderDidn't you say you were prepared for an underwater search? Surely that would have included the appropriate attire.你不是说要下水搜索吗？那我想你一定是带了相应的服装。

Welrod...I can't believe I forgot something I told you myself. Well done on noticing that detail, Commander.……我竟然也会忘了自己说过的话，不愧是指挥官，居然有注意到这些细节。

WelrodActually, I even have a swimsuit for you too.其实，包括指挥官游泳的装备我也都准备好了。

CommanderLooks like you really thought of everything. Since we hardly ever get the chance to do this, why don't we go into the water together?竟然考虑得这么周全？那难得有机会，我们要不要一起下水游一会儿？

WelrodOf course. Please give me a minute to change...好，指挥官有兴致的话，我这就去换衣服……

WelrodAlthough, I'd like to know what kind of swimsuit you prefer.不过，在这之前我想知道你比较偏好哪种类型的泳衣。

CommanderExcuse me?哪种类型是？

WelrodWhile I've collected quite a bit of information about you, I still don't have any conclusive data about your preference for swimsuits.虽然我有在收集指挥官的各种情报，但关于你对泳衣的偏好，目前还没有一个清晰的结论。

WelrodTherefore, I, um... I prepared several different swimsuits. You can pick the one you like best.所以，那个，就是……我有准备好几套不同的泳衣，指挥官可以选择你喜欢的。

CommanderAhem... Well, ah... to be honest, I think just about anything looks good on you. So pick whatever you like, Welrod.咳……这个嘛，只要是维尔德满意的服装就好，我想应该都会很合身的。

WelrodVery well. I'll do my best to select one that will please you most.那好吧，我会选择一件我觉得最能让你开心的。

WelrodIt might be a little more showy than my usual outfits, so I hope you won't be too surprised by it.可能相比于我平时的衣服会有点花哨，希望你不要太吃惊。

WelrodI'll go change, then. Be back soon, Commander.那我去换衣服了，还请稍等，指挥官。

Whodunit IV 解谜游戏·Ⅳ

WelrodI've deciphered the note from the swimming pool. It says, "dining ambience".在露天泳池发现的字条也解读出来了，上面写着“用餐氛围”。

WelrodMy first thought was of a restaurant, or rather, the dining room. And with that, the notes have closed the circle and led us back to our starting point.这让人立刻联想到餐厅。而这样一来，字条所指之处最终绕了一圈，回到了原本的位置。

CommanderIn order, we went to the dining area, the counter, the rec room, and then the swimming pool. But what is the significance of these locations?依次是餐区、水吧台、娱乐室、露天泳池，这些地点有什么含义吗？

WelrodActually, I think the location where the notes were found isn't as important as what the notes were attached to.其实，重要的不是发现纸条的地点，而是贴了纸条的具体物件。

WelrodNow, I could just tell you the truth outright, but if you're interested, why don't you try thinking about it?我可以直接告诉你真相，但指挥官如果有兴趣，要不要自己思考一下？

WelrodThe items which had notes attached to them were a high stool, a game magazine, a waterproof mat and a potted plant. The message on them were "counter", "rec room", "cool and refreshing place" and "dining ambience".贴了纸条的物品分别是：高脚凳、游戏杂志、防水垫、绿植花盆。对应的字是：水吧台、娱乐室、凉爽的地方、用餐氛围。

WelrodAll the notes were written using my invisible ink pen, and I lost it in the refitting room.所有字条都是用我遗失的隐形字迹笔所写，而这支笔被我遗落在了整备室。

WelrodCan you discern the truth hidden behind all these clues, Commander?通过这些线索，指挥官能看出背后的真相吗？

CommanderHm... now who could have written these notes?嗯……会是谁写了这些字条呢？

WelrodIf you need more help, I can give you an additional hint—the waterproof mat shouldn't have been in the rec room.如果没有头绪，我还可以再给您一个提示——防水垫原本就不该在娱乐室里。

CommanderThe waterproof mat? Yes, that's right, it should have been placed by the poolside, but it was in the rec room. Speaking of which...防水垫？对，那应该是泳池旁的东西，却被放在了娱乐室，这么说来……

CommanderThe high stool was in the dining area, but it should have been by the counter. The game magazine should have been in the rec room, but it was in the counter instead. And that plant was a decoration in the dinin\g area...高凳被放在了餐区，但它是水吧台的家具；游戏杂志原本在娱乐室，却出现在吧台上；还有那盆绿植，它是餐区的装饰物……

CommanderSo... those notes were telling us where they ought to have been!这些字条……是在提示它们原本应该在的位置！

WelrodIndeed, those notes were meant to indicate that these items were in the wrong place.没错，提示物品放错了地方，正是这些纸条的作用。

WelrodNow then, Commander. Can you tell me who would have written these notes? And why would they have chosen to do so in invisible ink?那接下来，指挥官可以思考一下，谁会贴这样的纸条？又为什么会用隐形笔来写？

CommanderIt should have been Mayling, I think. She does regular inspections on the crew deck, and as for the invisible pen... I guess Mayling took it by accident after you dropped it in the refitting room?应该是美玲吧，她会定期检查活动层物品的使用情况，至于隐形笔……是你掉落在整备室后，美玲拿错了吗？

WelrodWell done, Commander. That was exactly what happened.不愧是指挥官，事情的经过就是你说的这样。

WelrodI already checked with Mayling. It turns out she DID take my invisible ink pen, but she didn't know about its effects because the writing only disappeared after a few minutes.我已经找美玲确认了，她确实捡到了隐形笔，由于字迹消失需要几分钟，她并不知道它的效果。

WelrodSo she just wrote her notes as usual, slapped them onto the misplaced objects and went on her merry way. That's all.她只是和往常一样，写好了纸条，贴在放错了的家具上，就这么简单。

CommanderStill, I have one more question. Why did you take so long to investigate a matter like this?但我还有疑问，这么简单的事件，维尔德怎么会调查那么久呢？

Welrod...What do you mean, Commander?……指挥官的意思是？

CommanderWhen you invited me to join you on this investigation, you said it was a minor incident. That indicates you already knew the truth of the matter.你在邀请我的时候，说这是一起小事件，证明你早就看出这件事的本质了。

WelrodHeh... You're always so perceptive when it comes to these things, Commander.哼……指挥官总是在这种地方特别敏锐。

WelrodIndeed, I knew this wasn't a complicated case the moment I saw the first slip of paper. Rather, it was just a trivial misunderstanding.没错，在看到第一张纸条的时候，我就知道这不是什么复杂的案件，而是某种无关紧要的小误会。

WelrodBut... I thought that I would be really happy if I got to solve a mystery with you, Commander...但是……如果能借此和指挥官一起解谜的话，我会很开心……

WelrodPlus, it's beneficial for you too. Thinking like this can refresh you and revitalize your soul when it's exhausted from work.对指挥官来说也是有益的，思考能带来活力，让你因工作而疲惫的心，重新打起精神来。

WelrodI wanted to solve a case with you and you also needed a short break. The strange notes turning up at that very moment was perfect timing.我想要和你一起解决事件，指挥官也需要一点休闲时间。奇怪的纸条在这时被发现了，来得正好。

CommanderI see. While this sequence of events required a whole string of coincidences to take place, it's still true that you began this investigation for my sake.原来如此，虽然有各种巧合，但维尔德是为了我才开始调查的。

Welrod...Even a simple game of solving mysteries becomes fun when I'm solving it with you, Commander.……就算是小小的解谜游戏，和指挥官在一起的话，它就会变得很有意思。

WelrodNo matter what the truth behind the matter is... My greatest joy is still working with you, Commander.不管真相是什么，和指挥官一起行动……才是最快乐的。

CommanderI'm glad you think so highly of me. Let's investigate any future cases you find together.我很高兴你这么认同我，要是再发现其他事件，我们再一起调查吧。

WelrodBut of course. My most perfect partner... has always and only ever been you, Commander.那当然，最适合站在我身边的人……始终只有你，指挥官。

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

WelrodLittle mysteries lurk even in the corners of daily life...即便是在平静日常的角落里，也会藏着一些小小的秘密……

WelrodCommander, I'm handling a small case right now. Would you be willing to be my investigative partner?指挥官，你应该不会拒绝担任我的助手，和我一起调查这起小事件吧？

WelrodI found a strange slip of paper attached to one of the high stools. There were traces of writing from my recently-lost invisible ink pen on it.我在高脚凳背后发现了一张古怪的纸条，上面竟然有我最近遗失的“隐形笔”的痕迹。

WelrodWho took my pen? And what's written on the paper? Help uncover the truth with me, Commander.是谁拿了我的笔？又在纸上写下了什么？和我一起调查真相吧，指挥官。

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Sorry, not right now...打扰了……

WelrodA wise decision. I will go reveal the invisible writing now.明智的决定，我这就去让隐形字迹显形。

WelrodIt seems you're not yet prepared to join me on my investigation. No matter, I will wait for you.看来指挥官还没有做好调查的准备，没关系，我会一直等着你的。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

WelrodFor me, cooking is a simple as solving a crossword puzzle. I'm sure it'll take your breath away, Commander.对我来说，制作料理就像解字谜一样简单，指挥官你应该会惊叹的。

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。

WelrodHow was it?怎么样？

Flawless.完美无瑕。

Absolutely divine.人间美味。

CommanderIt's so good I can't find any flaws in it.真好吃，挑不出缺点。

WelrodThere was no way I could let you down. Each step of the cooking process, from ingredient selection to plating, was meticulously calculated.不可能会让你失望，从挑选材料到食物的预处理，每一道工序我都精心计算过。

CommanderPerfection!完美！

CommanderThe gods themselves would be envious of this. It made my mouth water.简直是人间美味，让人食欲大增。

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

WelrodIt's done. I followed the cooking tutorial and faithfully reproduced this dish.完成了，我根据料理教程，完美复刻了这道菜，尝尝看吧。

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。

WelrodI promise it won't be bad.我保证不会难吃。

Smells great.香味四溢。

Decent taste.味道还行。

CommanderIt smells really good, but the flavor isn't quite up to snuff.香味四溢，但好像没那么入味。

WelrodLooks like the tutorial was flawed. I'll take your feedback into consideration and do better next time.看来是教程有点小瑕疵，你的意见收到了，我下次会改进。

CommanderIt's good!很好！

CommanderIt tastes decent enough, but I think it was overcooked.味道上没有问题，但煮得有点久了。

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

WelrodThis dish looks a little weird... and I have my doubts about the reliability of the recipe I used.这份料理好像有点奇怪……而问题显然出在这份食谱的可靠性上。

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。

WelrodUm... Don't force yourself to finish it.那个……你别勉强。

Complex taste.复杂的口味。

A failure.失败之作。

CommanderIts taste defies description...味道太复杂了，很难描述……

WelrodIt was my fault for not checking the data carefully enough. I... I'll be more careful next time.是我忽视了对资料的检查，下次……下次一定会注意。

CommanderYup, a failure.失败了。

CommanderIt's definitely a failed dish, but it's still edible.毫无疑问是失败了，但也勉强能吃。

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。

Lobby Group Chat 1 休息室群聊1

Papasha动了、它动了哦！

Harpsy辛苦了，波波沙、维尔德……谢谢你们，帮、帮我修好了无人机。

Welrod应该说，是我们一起修好了无人机。

Papasha对呀，要不是哈卜茜帮我优化了程序，我到现在还以为只是单纯的机械故障呢。

Harpsy是、是嘛……嘿嘿……

Welrod不过，无人机现在只是恢复了以前的性能，单凭这样展现不出我们的实力。

Welrod还要继续迭代，可以考虑加入一些全新的功能。

Papasha全新功能是指什么呢？其实我觉得现在这样就很好了。

Welrod这种时候需要集思广益，哈卜茜，你有什么想法？

Harpsy诶？这……这个……给它加上AI模块，让它更聪明？

PapashaAI模块？具体是要做什么呢？

Welrod……我想到了，加上AI模块，让它可以自动跟随在指挥官身边。

Welrod这样的话，不管指挥官外出去哪里，我们都能够知道指挥官在做什么。

Harpsy这不是……跟踪吗？

Papasha对啊，指挥官会感觉是被我们监视了吧？

Welrod监视？不，随时把握重要人物的行踪，是确保对方安全的第一步。

Welrod不过，你们说的也有道理，不能让指挥官感到不自在……

Welrod再加上隐形模块吧，这样就能在指挥官不知道的情况下，暗中保护他了。

Papasha哈哈……我觉得还是先告诉指挥官，征求他的同意更好吧。

Enforcing Justice 正义执行

WelrodCommander, if you can't get justice for people by normal means, what would you do?指挥官，如果用普通的方式无法为当事人带来正义的话，你会怎么做？

WelrodI would follow my heart. I'd get justice for the victims, even if it meant using less-than-lawful methods.我的选择是，遵循心中最朴素的正义感。即使用不太正当的手段，也要为受害者主持公道。

Justice should be served.正义理应得到伸张。

You need a bottom line.手段要有底线。

WelrodIndeed. People follow the rules of society because they believe those rules will punish evil and reward good.是的，人们遵循社会的规则，是因为相信规则能为他们惩恶扬善。

WelrodBut if they do not get justice even after giving up their rights, then they're entitled to take the law into their own hands.然而，如果让渡权利后却得不到正义，那他们就有权自己进行“执法”。

WelrodYou make a good point. Punishing evil without limits will only end up breeding more evil.你提醒得很好，对罪犯没有底线的惩治，会引发新的罪恶。

WelrodTherefore, even when I say I'd use "less-than-lawful" methods, I'd still make sure I retained my human decency.所以，即便是我所说的“不太正当的手段”，也必须符合最基本的人道原则。

Detective Outfit 侦探装束

WelrodCommander, fun fact - in pre-WW3 detective movies, wide-brimmed hats were a core part of detective aesthetics.指挥官你知道吗？在三战前的推理影视剧里，宽檐帽是侦探美学的标配。

WelrodI was thinking about buying one, so I wanted to get your opinion on it.我在考虑是否要买一顶类似的，想听听你的意见。

It suits you.很适合你。

It's not needed.不用了吧。

WelrodI think so too. A lot of movie detectives dress like that.我想也是，影视剧里的许多名侦探，他们都有类似的装束。

WelrodHowever, those detectives also carry pipes and canes... Hm, I don't need to carry them all at once, do I?但是，侦探们好像也都拿着烟斗、拄着手杖……嗯，应该不用全部配齐吧？

WelrodOh? Well, if that's your opinion, then I guess I don't need one after all...哦？是吗，既然是指挥官的意见，那确实就没有必要了……

WelrodIt's better to come up with something that shows off my uniqueness rather than just blindly imitating others.比起一味地模仿，还是应该展现出自己的特点来。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

WelrodIs there anything you want to investigate? I should be able to give you a satisfactory answer.想要调查什么吗？我应该能给出令你满意的答案。

WelrodCommander, is something the matter? As the most thoughtful person in 404 Team B, I'm helping to refine everyone's operational plans.指挥官，你有什么事吗？我作为404二队中最擅长思考的人，正忙着帮大家完善行动方案。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Among the Dolls of H.I.D.E. 404 Team B, Welrod was the most confident and opinionated of the bunch. Her conduct contrasted greatly with that of her self-doubting team leader, Vector. Thus, it wasn't strange to see her offering her perspectives on Vector's combat plans in the middle of operations and sometimes pointing out "just a few" areas of improvement. Vector accepted these suggestions most of the time, because she knew that Welrod didn't like being rejected or questioned without cause. To put this another way, Welrod's wealth of logic and planning ability enabled her to devise plans with high success rates. In truth, Welrod deeply cared about her comrades and often paid special attention to team members who needed more help. Welrod had her own sense of justice and followed her own code; thus, it usually clashed with the norms recognized in human society. Instead, her morals adapted to whatever situation confronted her, adjusting flexibly according to her own judgment. Still, once she decided where good and evil lay, Welrod would take action to uphold justice—even if her methods weren't entirely lawful or ethical. Such actions invited much debate, but Welrod never paid it much mind, nor did she let her convictions be shaken by swirling rumors. When Griffin was restructured, Welrod headed to the Green Zones and set up a detective agency to uphold the justice that existed within her heart. She expected to while away her days like that—until a chance encounter during a commission reunited her with Harpsy. The two of them decided to investigate the case together. As the investigation progressed, Welrod sensed a greater darkness lurking in the depths beneath. Driven to root out the crime at its source, she abandoned her agency and set off for the Yellow Zones alongside Harpsy. There, they ran into Vector and Ruchey by accident, and they ended up forming Team B of H.I.D.E. 404 with help from Klukai.H.I.D.E. 404 二队的成员之一，作为队内最自信，也是最具有主见的人形，其行事风格与队长维克托的自馁形成鲜明对比。因此在作战中，时常可以看到她对维克托的作战计划发表见解，并提出“些许”修改的举动。维克托大多数情况下都会采纳，因为她知道，维尔德不喜欢被别人无理由地拒绝或是质疑。从另一方面来说，维尔德富有逻辑性和规划力，由她制定的计划成功率很高。实际上，维尔德非常重视同伴，会特别关照小队内需要帮助的人。 维尔德贯彻着内心的正义，并有一套自己的正义标准。通常情况下，这份正义并非人类社会中的普世认知，它更多地源于维尔德对当前事态的判断，且随时会根据她的分析进行灵活调整。不过一旦认定善恶对错后，维尔德便会为了维护正义切实地展开行动——即使她的手段不完全符合法律或是道德。这样的行为自是引来不少争议，但维尔德却从未在意，也不会因为流言蜚语而动摇自身的觉悟。 格里芬重组之时，维尔德为了维护心中的正义毅然前往绿区，建立了一所侦探事务所。这样的日子本该一直持续，直到某次委托任务中，她意外与哈卜茜重逢，一起携手调查某起事件。随着调查的深入，维尔德意识到了还有更深层次的黑暗潜伏其后。她决定去亲手掐断犯罪的根源，于是毅然抛下自己的侦探事业，跟随哈卜茜一同前往了黄区，并在那里与维克托、乌琪二人意外重逢。在可露凯的帮助下，维尔德最后与其他三人组成了H.I.D.E. 404二队。

Record 2"...I didn't expect the culprit to be exactly who Welrod suspected. It really WAS that guy with glasses." "Elementary, my dear friend." "...In what world is identifying a murderer considered 'elementary'?" Vector sighed and buried her head in the sofa, somewhat exasperated. H.I.D.E. 404 was sprawled over the sofas in the Elmo's lounge, watching a spy movie that Welrod recommended. "What I just said is a famous quote, by the way. It's also a form of foreshadowing, and the clue to unravel it lies in the next movie we're about to watch." "There's a next movie...? You like detective movies way too much." "I... seem to recognize the name of this movie. I think I saw it back in Griffin..." "You've remembered that right. I was the one who bought these movies for Griffin's collection." Welrod adjusted her glasses. Then, she picked up the remote to switch the TV's input source with practiced motions. "Thanks to the Commander's flexible approach to management, I managed to buy a large number of spy and detective movies while I was employed at Griffin. Some of them are for collection, while some are for recommending to others in my free time, like what I'm doing now. The movie we just watched was one of them. In order to recommend it with confidence, I watched it 37 times, etching every movement and line of dialogue into my memory." Welrod walked in front of the three Dolls and bowed to them. Her movements were perfectly synced with the actor on the screen. "My dreams and ideals for 'heroes' have found reflections and shape in real life, thanks to these movies... Or rather, I've realized that being a detective is my destined calling." Once again she mimicked a character on screen, supporting her chin with her hand whilst shifting her position to perfectly recreate the same white glare on the character's glasses. "I can uphold justice from the shadows while showing my wit and ability through solving cases... I never expected to find a profession that suits me so perfectly in this world!" "The first time I watched this movie, a thought came to mind: I'll become a private detective if I stop working at Griffin one day. I'll just crack a few cases or catch some criminals to pass the time. Not a bad life." "Y-You mean, like what you did in the satellite city in that Green Zone?" "That's right. I did manage to live in accordance with my personal aspiration and wishes back then. But I quickly realized that evil cannot be solved by detectives who sit and wait for evil to come knocking." Welrod's gaze swept across her teammates sitting on the sofa. She smiled confidently at them. "That's why I came back here. Are you ready to uphold justice with me?" "...What a pain."“……没想到犯人和维尔德推理的一样，真的是那个眼镜男啊。” “这是常识啊，我的朋友。” “……究竟哪里的常识会教人推理凶手啊。” 维克托叹了口气，有点无奈地将头埋入沙发之中。 此刻H.I.D.E. 404小队的几人正窝在艾莫号休息区的沙发上，屏幕中播放着由维尔德推荐的特工电影。 “顺带一提，刚才我说的那句话是句名台词。它同时也是个伏笔，解开它的线索就藏在随后我们即将观看的电影之中。” “竟然还有下一部电影吗……你也太喜欢侦探电影了吧。” “我……好像对这部电影的名字，有印象。在格里芬的时候，我有见过……” “你没记错，格里芬收藏的影片也是我买的。” 维尔德扶了扶眼镜，拿起遥控器熟练地切换起了电视的信号源。 “多亏了指挥官的灵活方针，之前在格里芬就职的时候我就买了很多有关特工和侦探的电影。它们中的一部分用于收藏，一部分则像现在这样，用于在闲暇时间推荐给你们。 “刚才的影片就是。为了能顺利推荐它，我已经反复看了三十七遍，每一个动作，每一句台词都了熟于心。” 维尔德走到三人面前欠身鞠躬，动作与屏幕上的演员分毫不差。 “拜这些影片所赐，我对英雄的憧憬得以找到现实的投影并具现化……不如说侦探就是我命中注定的天职。” 她再次模仿起影片中的角色，托起下巴思考的同时，通过移动脚步改变位置，完美复现了角色镜片上的白色反光。 “既能暗中贯彻正义，又能通过案件展现我的智慧与才能……世界上怎么会有这么完美契合我的职业？ “第一次看这部影片的时候我就在想，如果某一天不在格里芬干了就去当个私家侦探，没事就侦破案件，捉拿几个罪犯什么的倒也不错。” “你、你是指在绿区卫星城那样吗？” “没错，那段时间我的确实现对个人价值的追求。但我很快意识到，这个世界上的罪恶，终究无法被一个守株待兔的侦探解决。” 维尔德的视线扫过沙发上的队员们，随后露出自信的微笑。 “所以我回到了这里，准备好和我一起贯彻正义了吗？” “……真麻烦啊。”

Record 3"Sir, you are aware that motor vehicles aren't allowed on this road, I presume? Your actions have already violated a good number of traffic laws." "Here's your ticket. Please keep it safe and pay the fine before the deadline. If you don't, the fine doubles." Welrod adjusted her glasses in displeasure. The mechanical behemoth before her roared in discontent at the command of its street-racer master, blowing out bursts of white smoke. "A fine? What kind of bullcrap is this?" He took the slip of paper from Welrod, took one look at it, and ripped it to shreds with a sneer. "Are you kidding me? Tricking me with a handwritten ticket? I'll drive wherever I damn well please! What's it to you? Besides, you've got to give some evidence for an accusation. Shouldn't you show me some proof if you claim that I broke the law? We're in the middle of nowhere. Forget surveillance cams, there's barely even anyone around. Listen, little one, if you wanna pick a fight, you've got to choose the right time and place." The street racer approached Welrod. Veins bulged on his clenched fist as he shook it in front of her, threatening her and demanding an explanation. "If you want direct evidence, there's none. But if you want circumstantial evidence, I have plenty." Welrod pushed up her glasses, a smile of confidence returning to her face. "At 3 p.m. on 7 October, you roared down the street and turned around on this road three times. You startled an elderly woman on your third round, causing her to fall. I have a copy of her medical bill right here. Want to see it?" "What the hell are you talking about..." "At 8 a.m. on 12 October, you almost hit a little girl on the way to school because you couldn't brake in time. You weren't caught by the surveillance camera, but her parents noted your appearance and wrote down your license plate number... I'm really looking forward to the sight of them identifying you." "You piece of..." The street racer's fist looked poised to strike, but Welrod's expression did not change even the slightest bit. She calmly produced a piece of evidence from behind, which had been readily prepared beforehand. The street racer's arrogance deflated in an instant, and his fist halted awkwardly in the air. "What's wrong? Looks like you didn't forget about this guardrail. It has been damaged beyond repair thanks to your cutting in. The folks from the construction crew are all over the place, looking for you. They just want to have a friendly little chat... What's wrong? You've gone pale." The street racer snorted. He kept up his tough front, but the cold sweat that rolled down his forehead betrayed the unease within. He quietly looked away, picked up the shredded pieces of his ticket, and stuffed them into his pocket. "...Just you wait. I've been unlucky today, but next time..." "There won't be a next time." Welrod cut him off decisively. "I've already talked to traffic control. Surveillance cameras will be installed on this street starting tomorrow. As for the cost? It'll come out of your fine." Welrod turned away from the speechless street racer with a satisfied smile on her face. "Thank you for your contribution to the city's traffic safety, Mr. Criminal."“这位先生，你应该知道这条路不允许机动车行驶吧？你现在的行为，已经违反数条交通法了。 “这是罚单。请拿好它，在规定的时间内去缴纳罚款。逾期翻倍。” 维尔德推了推眼镜，语气不悦。而在她的对面，飙车族身下的机械巨兽在主人的操控下不满地轰鸣，喷出白烟阵阵。 “罚单？什么狗屁罚单？” 他接过维尔德递来的纸条，看了一眼便嗤笑着将其撕成碎片。 “你这是在逗我吗？拿个手写的罚单糊弄人？老子爱在哪开在哪开！你管得着吗？ “再说了，凡事都得讲证据。你说我违法，总得拿出点证明吧？ “这鸟不拉屎的地别说监控了，人都没有几个。小家伙，找茬也要看清楚时间和场合啊。” 飙车族的身形逐渐靠近维尔德，暴起青筋的拳头在她面前晃悠，威胁着少女誓要讨个说法。 “直接的证据，没有。但是间接的证据，我却有很多。” 维尔德推了推眼镜，自信的笑容重新回到脸上。 “10月7日15点左右，你骑车炸街，在这条路上折返了三次，并且在第三次中因为声音过大，吓到路边一位老人并致其摔倒。 “她的医疗账单我这里有留存，你要看吗？” “你在那说什么鬼……” “10月12日早上8点，你因为刹不住车，差点撞到一个上学的小女孩。虽然你没有被监控探头拍到身影，但她的父母却记下了你的身形和车牌……我很期待他们对你当场指认的画面呢。” “你这个混……” 硕大的拳头即将落下，但维尔德的神色却未曾改变，只是淡定地拿出身后那份她早已准备好的证据。 飙车族原本嚣张的气焰顿时软化，拳头也尴尬地停在半空。 “怎么？看来你没有忘记这个护栏啊。拜你的加塞所赐，它已经损坏到不能继续使用。 “施工队的工友们正在四处找你，想要和你进行一番友好的交流……怎么了？为什么脸色突然变得那么难看？” 飙车族冷哼一声，虽然表面上依然维持着狠劲，但额头狂流的冷汗却暴露出他内心的不安。 他默默移开视线，将原本被他撕碎的罚单重新拾起，装回口袋。 “……你给我等着。这一次算我倒霉，但下一次……” “没有下一次了。” 维尔德强硬地打断了飙车族的发言。 “我已经和交管联系过了，这条街明天就会安装监控。至于钱的话，就从你的这笔罚款出。” 面对哑口无言的飙车族，维尔德转身离开，脸上露出心满意足的微笑。 “谢谢你为城市交通做出的贡献，犯人先生。”

Record 4"We'd have long shaken off the Varjagers if we'd turned right at the intersection back there!" Welrod shook her head at Harpsy in frustration as she counted what little ammo was left. "I have just thirty rounds left. A drawn-out fight will be bad for us. We have to throw them off and link up with the Commander before we run out of ammo." "S-Sorry. If only I had listened to you just now... t-then things wouldn't have turned out this way..." "Now is not the time for regrets. From what I observed earlier, if we fall back to the entrance of the alley right now, we can still..." Welrod was cut off by an explosion from the alley she was just pointing at. Layers of piled rubble lay in the path after the dust and smoke cleared, blocking them from taking that passage. "...Now we're in trouble. Any other plans, Welrod?" "..." "...Welrod?" "It's okay, I have other plans up my sleeve... Things might get dangerous, but it's better than having all of us die here." Welrod pushed up her glasses. She slowly rose from behind some ruins used as cover. "T-That's dangerous! G-Get down!" "This is part of the plan. I'll split off from the rest of you to draw their fire as bait, thus also increasing your chances of escaping the encirclement. There's no need to worry about me. I can still escape once you guys manage to retreat." Vector and Ruchey sighed upon hearing that from Welrod. "...You're lying." "Yeah. Welrod's trying to be a hero again." "...What do you two mean by that? I'm just listing out the best option possible! All you guys have to do is..." Vector waved at Welrod and cut her off. "...I have grasped our current situation. You mentioned that we can avoid capture by retreating to the entrance of the alley, right?" "Indeed, but the path..." "Leave it to me. Ruchey, cover me." "Got it!" Vector darted out of cover before Welrod could even respond, quickly hurling grenades at the collapsed rubble. A series of messy explosions erupted, and by the time Welrod realized what happened, she had already moved down the alley with her teammates, with Harpsy laying down covering fire as they moved. "I think... We were more or less... successful." "How reckless. Consult me before carrying out such plans next time, Leader. Don't act on a whim." "...Understood." "All right, all right! We all managed to run away successfully, and that's all that matters. Come on, Welrod, this is the time for you to be truthful about your concerns and worries, you know? Praise works a lot better on our leader!" "...Wh-What kind of nonsense are you talking about?" Welrod adjusted her glasses, taking the chance to hide her flustered face. "Still, if we judge by the results, that maneuver was indeed a well-executed one... Leader Vector."“如果在刚才的路口选择右转，现在我们早就把瓦良格帮的追兵甩掉了！” 维尔德看着手中所剩不多的弹药，向一旁的哈卜茜无奈地摇头。 “我手边只有三十发子弹。持久战对我们不利，必须在打光弹药前摆脱他们的追击和指挥官汇合。” “对、对不起，如果我刚刚听维尔德的指挥，就、就不会变成现在这样……” “现在不是后悔的时间。根据我先前的观察，现在撤退回巷口的话还能……” 话音未落，维尔德伸手所指的小巷便传来剧烈的爆炸。当浓烟散去后，原本的道路被瓦砾层层封锁，俨然一副无法通行的模样。 “……这下麻烦了。维尔德，你还有什么别的计划吗？” “……” “……维尔德？” “没关系，我还有其他的方案……虽然会有些危险，但总比小队在这里全灭要强。” 维尔德推了推眼镜，从作为掩体的废墟后悄悄起身。 “危、危险！快、快低头！” “这就是我的计划。我和你们分开单独行动，既可以作为诱饵吸引火力，也可以提高你们从包围中逃离的概率。” “至于我，你们不用担心。等你们撤退后，我自有方法从这里离开。” 此话一出，维克托和乌琪都叹了口气。 “……是谎言呢。” “是啊，维尔德又想逞强了。” “……你们两个什么意思？我只是列出了当下最好的方案！接下来你们只要……” 维克托摆了摆手，阻止维尔德继续说下去。 “……情况我都了解了。你刚刚说我们撤回巷口就能摆脱追捕，对吧？” “是这样没错，但是通往巷口的路……” “交给我来处理。乌琪，掩护我。” “收到！” 未等维尔德有所反应，维克托已经从掩体中跃出，朝着那些坍塌的瓦砾快速掷出手雷。一阵更为乱来的爆炸响起，当维尔德意识到发生什么时，她已经配合哈卜茜的射击与乌琪一起转移到小巷之中。 “……还算顺利……吧。” “真是乱来。队长，下次执行这样的计划前请先和我商量，不要贸然行事。” “……知道了。” “好啦好啦，顺利逃脱就好。维尔德，这个时候把你的关心直接说出来，夸夸队长会有更好的效果哦！” “……你、你在说什么胡话。” 维尔德推了推眼镜，以此挡住自己慌乱泛红的脸颊。 “不过从结果来看，刚才的行动确实执行得很好……维克托队长。”

Record 5"Have I ever told you? About how I once harbored hatred for the evil that was inherent to the system?" "...I don't remember. Maybe you did." At the training grounds, Vector set down her gun before picking up a towel from the table. She tossed it over to Welrod, who used it to wipe lubricant from the barrel. They tacitly traded spots. "That was back when I first arrived in Satellite City MAS-02. Back then, it was full of trash and criminals who were all in league with one another, covering each other through cash and authority." Welrod pulled the trigger, striking the target dead in its vital spots. "Justice was a joke over there. Even if someone wanted to resist or do something, they would be done in by those bastards through political manipulation in the end. They would frame them, and most of the time, they couldn't avoid getting sent to the Yellow Zone." "...That reminds me of the Commander." "Indeed. I hated the place because it reminded me of his exile, more or less. If heroes of justice are all destined to meet that fate, then I would rather be a scoundrel than a hero from the get-go—a villain who fights violence with violence, evil with evil." Bullets and sharp words echoed her discontent, giving way to silence only when her magazine ran empty. "...Welrod." "Don't worry. I no longer think that way." "Did some spy movie inspire you to change your mind?" "You've guessed wrong. M82A1 was the one who encouraged me to shake off those extreme thoughts. And indeed, reality soon fell in line with her description—turns out the Commander never actually gave up his ideals over a setback... The fact that we could reunite and stand here today acts as great proof of that." "...Yeah." "Looking back, I really was quite the fool. If M82A1 had never guided me out of darkness, perhaps I would have abandoned my principles and justice through hatred." "I made a promise with her then: once I reunited with the Commander, I would tell him everything I've been through over the years... Even memories of struggle and bitter pain would turn sweet upon our reunion." Vector picked up her gun and positioned herself behind Welrod. She pressed a button, projecting holographic enemies upon the training grounds once again. "...So, how did your promise turn out?" "I grabbed him and talked to him for three days straight." "...Sounds exhausting."“我有和你说过，我曾经对制度中的邪恶心怀憎恨的事吧？” “……不记得了。可能有过吧。” 训练场中，维克托放下手中的枪，顺手把桌上的毛巾丢给维尔德。后者擦去枪管上的润滑剂，默契地和维克托换了个位置。 “那是我刚抵达MAS-02卫星城的事。当时城中尽是些垃圾和罪犯，他们勾结在一起，通过金钱和权力互相包庇作恶。” 维尔德扣下扳机，准确命中目标的要害。 “正义在那里就像个笑话。即使有人想要反抗做点什么，最后也会被那群混蛋用政治阴谋谋害，在诬陷中难逃发配黄区的命运。” “……和指挥官那时候一样啊。” “没错。我会讨厌那里，多少也是受到了指挥官被流放的影响。 “如果这就是正义英雄的结局，那我宁可从一开始就不去当个英雄，而是去做一个以暴制暴，以恶制恶的混蛋。” 子弹随着话语不满宣泄，很快便因为弹匣的打空停止了声响。 “……维尔德。” “放心，现在的我已经没有这样的想法了。” “是哪部特工电影给予你的激励吗？” “猜错了。鼓励我摆脱这种极端想法的人是M82A1。事实也就像她所说的一样，指挥官的确没有因为一时的挫败而放弃理想……我们今天能重逢并站在这里，就是指挥官付出行动的最好证明。” “……嗯。” “回想起来，那时的我还真是愚笨。如果没有M82A1的开导，说不定我真的会因为仇恨而放弃自己坚守的正义和底线。 “当时我和她约定，等和指挥官重逢的那一天，我会把这些年经历的事全部诉说给指挥官听。挣扎也好，痛苦也好……这些事，都会在重逢的时候变得甘甜。” 维克托拿起枪，站在了维尔德的身后。按钮摁下，全息投影的敌人再度出现在训练场中。 “……所以，你们约定的结果是什么？” “我拉着指挥官说了三天三夜。” “……听上去真累啊。”

Record 6"Is there something you'd like to discuss with me, Welrod?" "No. Why would you think so, Commander?" "...Well, I suppose anyone in my position would have the same thought, no?" Welrod had been acting incredibly strange since this morning. She stayed close by, moving whenever I moved. At first I thought it was just a security drill. What surprised me was that she actually chose to accompany me outside. She hadn't left my side for a single moment ever since I left the Elmo, clinging to me every step of the way. "...Never mind. Let's put that aside. How have you been? Are you still taking on detective commissions from the others?" "I do, but none of them really rouse my passion. It's just mundane things like finding lost items or missing kittens... none of them pose any challenge." "Missing kittens?" "Peritya and Basti. Under normal circumstances, all I need to do is to go to your room to catch them red-handed." "...Sorry for the trouble." I scratched my cheek awkwardly, and I used that as an opening to walk over to a vendor by the roadside. "How about I make it up to you with some ice crea—" Welrod reached the vendor before I could even finish my sentence, and looked him over carefully from head to toe. "...Alright. Cleared of suspicion. You may buy the ice cream now, Commander. Please don't mind what I just did. Also, I'd like some mint ice cream." "...It's impossible to not mind what you just did. What's going on?" "If you want to know, be sure to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for me." "...I'll throw in a scoop of strawberry ice cream on top of that. Tell me everything. Leave no detail behind." Welrod took the ice cream from me. A smug smile crossed her face. "You dined with someone around here three days ago, didn't you?" "...I probably did do something like that." "Your carelessness had resulted in another Doll catching sight of you two making merry together. What's more, your dining partner was unfortunately someone of the opposite sex..." Welrod pushed up her glasses and tilted her head as she approached me, eyes emanating an interrogative gaze. "The Elmo crew asked me to investigate out of concern for your safety. Wouldn't you agree that this was the natural outcome of your actions?" "...She was just a business contact. We dined together because she was generous, which meant that we were both incredibly satisfied with the transaction. That was all." I sighed and shook my head in resignation. "That was what I deduced as well. Still, I took on the crew's investigation commission out of professional duty, to gather testimony and clues. I hope you understand why I had to do what I did today. In the name of efficiency, tailing you under the guise of investigating your AFFAIR was the quickest way to clear you of suspicion, after all." "...Surely, you didn't have to emphasize the word 'affair' that loudly, did you?"“维尔德，你是有什么事找我商量吗？” “没有。指挥官您为什么会这么想？” “……不，我想任谁身处我现在的状态，都会发出和我一样的感想吧？” 从今天早上开始，维尔德的行为就十分诡异。她总是在距离我不远的地方待着，跟随我的脚步一起移动。原本我以为这只是单纯的安保行动演练，但没想到，维尔德竟然选择跟着我一起出门，甚至从离开艾莫号后就一直寸步不离，紧紧贴在我的身旁。 “……算了，不提这个了。你最近怎么样，还有在接大家的侦探委托吗？” “有是有，不过那些委托都让我提不起兴致。 “不是寻找失物，就是找走丢的小猫……每一件都毫无挑战的难度。” “走丢的小猫？” “佩里缇亚和贝丝蒂。正常情况下，只要去你的房间就能把她们逮个正着。” “……这还真是辛苦你了。” 我尴尬地挠了挠脸颊，顺势朝着街旁的小贩走去。 “作为补偿，你要不要吃冰淇……” 话音未落，维尔德已经先我一步来到小贩的面前，仔仔细细地从上到下将其打量一番。 “……好了，嫌疑排除。指挥官，你现在可以买冰淇淋了。请您不要在意我刚刚的行为。还有，我的冰淇淋想选薄荷味的。” “……这怎么可能不在意啊。到底发生了什么？” “想要得知情报的话，您需要再追加一个香草味的冰淇淋球。” “……我再补你一个草莓味的。把整件事完完整整，一字不差地全部告诉我。” 维尔德接过冰淇淋，脸上露出得意的笑容。 “三天前，您在这附近和其他人一起用餐了吧？” “……好像确实有这么一回事。” “由于您的疏忽，你们有说有笑的画面恰好被其他人形看到。而且好巧不巧，与您用餐的那位偏偏是位异性……” 维尔德推了推眼镜，接着歪头靠近我，眼神中流露出审讯的意味。 “艾莫号上的大家出于对您人身安全的担心，让我来调查一下也是很正常的吧？” “……那个人只是生意对象。我们一起吃饭，也仅仅是因为对方出手阔绰，彼此都很满意交易罢了。” 我叹了口气，有些无奈地摇了摇头。 “我也是这么推理的。不过出于职业素养，我还是接下了大家的调查委托，为大家收集证词和线索。 “也请您理解下我今天的行为。毕竟出于效率考虑，用调查外遇的形式对您贴身跟随是最快洗清嫌疑的方法了。” “……可以不用那么大声强调外遇吧。”

Record 7"...Welrod?" "...Don't keep staring at me..." "Sorry. But it really does suit you well." "...Thanks." Welrod twirled a lock of hair near her temple and used it to hide her embarrassed expression. She was, at the moment, dressed in an outfit quite different from her usual attire—a light, fluttery skirt that trailed to the floor, and a form-fitting top adorned with lace and rhinestones. Her movement exuded an aristocratic elegance. "I was planning to attend in my usual outfit, but unfortunately, my team didn't agree with that. Still... This outfit that Ruchey chose is a bit over the top, wouldn't you agree? It's just a party on the Elmo, so I don't think there's any need to dress up like this." The girl swished the hem of her skirt with guarded unease, seemingly worried that her conduct might not match the outfit. "I think you look wonderful right now. Besides, you're pretty fond of this outfit yourself, aren't you, Welrod?" "It's true that I like it, but it's also true that I'm really not used to this. Were high heels always this difficult to walk in...? So that's why secret agents in movies always bring a pair of normal shoes whenever they sneak into lavish parties." "It's normal to feel awkward in them at first. So, if you don't mind, please allow me to serve as your support companion for this party." "...Okay." Welrod placed her hand in mine through flushed cheeks. I stepped to her side and offered my arm for support, and together we walked slowly toward the center of the hall. Beneath the light, the hair buns that Welrod braided looked exquisite. Her fair neck was stretched taut with nervousness, serving only to emphasize her slender grace. "...It feels like everyone has their eyes on us." "Perhaps it's because you're so lovely today." "The likelihood of that falls below 30%... Still, I shall accept your compliment for the moment." Welrod's pace was no longer unsteady, and her tone returned to normal. At that moment, the lights began to slowly dim. A melodious tune gently accompanied the change of pace. "May I have the honor of a dance?" "Inviting someone who barely managed to get used to high heels? I trust you are prepared to take any missteps in stride, Commander?" "Of course. Even if we mess it up, I won't ever let go of your hand." "...Same here."“……维尔德？” “……别一直盯着我看啊。” “抱歉，不过很合适你哦。” “……谢谢。” 维尔德捻了捻鬓发，以此掩饰自己害羞的神情。 此刻的她正身着一套与平日风格截然不同的服饰，轻飘的裙摆曳地，蕾丝与水钻装饰的上装得体合身，举手投足间无不散发出如贵族般优雅的气质。 “我本来是想穿着平时那身装扮来参加的，结果惨遭小队的大家驳回。不过……乌琪选的这套衣服是不是太夸张了点？不过是艾莫号上的派对而已，没有必要打扮成这样吧？” 少女有些不安地摆动裙边，似乎很在意自己的举止是否与这件衣服相称。 “我觉得你现在的样子很好看。而且，维尔德你也很中意这身衣服吧？” “虽然中意，但不习惯也是真的。长高跟鞋原来那么不适合走路吗……难怪电影中秘密潜入宴会的特工们要准备另一双鞋。” “刚开始穿的话不习惯也是正常的。如果不嫌弃的话，请让我在派对中负起倚靠的职责。” “……嗯。” 维尔德红着脸将手放到我的掌心，我也顺势来到她的身旁支起手臂，待她搀扶后徐步走向宴会的中央。 灯光下，维尔德编织的盘发小巧精致，白皙的脖颈因为紧张而绷直，反倒更凸显了几分修长和美丽。 “……感觉大家都在注视着我们啊。” “也许是因为你今天很漂亮的缘故？” “您所说的可能性不到三成……不过，我就姑且收下这句称赞吧。” 维尔德的步履已不像之前那样颤巍，语气也恢复到了往常的状态。 就在这时，派对的灯光渐渐暗淡，悠扬的音乐声也随之缓缓荡漾。 “能赏光和我共舞一曲吗？” “对一个刚习惯穿高跟鞋走路的人发出舞蹈邀请吗？指挥官，您应该做好即使失败也能欣然面对的准备了吧？” “当然，即使失败我也不会放开你的手的。” “……我也是。”

Record 8"What a great movie. The fight scenes and car chases were really cool, and most importantly, they didn't mess up on the deduction sequence—I never expected that they'd put a twist right at the end..." "Right? I really liked how they designed the case too." Welrod and I were curled up on the sofa in the Elmo's lounge and watching detective movies of her pick. This was a break for relaxation that Welrod had meticulously planned. To have time to chat away casually as we enjoyed a film together... such moments were a rare treat for us. "Detectives really are impressive... I never would have expected anyone to see through the killer's plan in such dire straits. In that respect, she's exactly like you." "..." "Welrod?" "I think the assistant is more impressive than the detective." Welrod let out a sigh, her body reclining against a cushion she had been hugging, shifting a little closer to me. "Without her assistant's gentle guidance and persistence... I believe that detective would have long abandoned the justice she held dear." "She would have lacked the ability to uncover her own clues in adversity, so she would have been bound by moral constraints, and ultimately, when the world scrutinized her with doubt, she would have lost faith in justice, wondering if nothing she did was worth anything at all, if any of it was right at all..." "...You're right, Commander. The detective from the movie really is exactly like me, judging by those statements." "Welrod..." "Do not make that expression, Commander." Welrod picked up the movie's packaging case and turned the side featuring the assistant's portrait toward me. "But the detective in the movie didn't lose herself either, did she? If I were that detective, you'd be the indispensable assistant always by my side." "The detective would never come to know how vast the world was if she had never met her assistant. Neither would she recover her confidence so quickly after a setback, nor would she have made upholding justice her lifelong goal. My excellence today is all thanks to the effort of my partner—which is to say, that's all thanks to you, Commander." "I'm happy to see you feeling like yourself again, but you're laying the praise on a bit thick." "A detective's reasoning is never wrong. No amount of thanks is too much for all the support and help you've given me all this time." Her head slowly came to rest on my shoulder, and she nestled herself into my embrace. Though embarrassed by how close she was, Welrod still held my hand tightly, unwilling to let go. "Let me savor your presence a bit longer, Commander." "You're the detective's most valued assistant... This time, I'll never let you leave my side again."“真是不错的电影啊。打戏和追车戏都很帅，最关键的是推理的部分没有拉胯，没想到剧情临近结尾还能进行反转……” “对吧？我也很喜欢这个案件的设计。” 艾莫号的休息区内，我和维尔德正窝在沙发上看她挑选的侦探电影。这是维尔德精心安排的放松。于我、于她，这样一边闲聊一边享受电影的时间都是不可多得的。 “侦探还真是厉害啊……没想到能在那种逆境下察觉凶手的计谋。在这方面，简直和你一模一样。” “……” “维尔德？” “比起侦探，更厉害的其实是助手吧。” 维尔德叹了口气，抱着抱枕的身躯斜躺着，往我的身边又凑近几分。 “如果没有助手的引导和坚持……我想，那位侦探恐怕早就放弃她所坚持的正义了。 “她没有逆境时独自发现线索的能力，会被道德所束缚，最终在遭受质疑时对正义感到迷茫，思考自己所做的一切是否值得和正确…… “……你说的没错，指挥官。从这几点来看，电影中的侦探真的和我一模一样。” “维尔德……” “不要露出这样的表情，指挥官。” 少女拿起电影的包装盒，将绘有助手样貌的一侧面向我。 “电影里的侦探不也没有迷失自我吗？如果说我是侦探的话，那指挥官就是我身边不可或缺的助手。 “没有助手，侦探也不会得知世界的广阔。没有助手的坚持，侦探就不可能那么快就从打击中重拾信心，更不会将维系正义作为终身奋斗的目标。 “我能变得像现在这么优秀，全都是因为我的搭档——也就是指挥官您的功劳。” “虽然很高兴看到你恢复如常，不过刚才的称赞有点太夸张了。” “侦探的论据是不会出错的。对于您一直以来的支持和帮助，任何感谢都显得太轻。” 她的头缓缓靠在我的肩头，将自己依偎在我的怀中。尽管现在的姿势对她而言有些害羞，但维尔德还是紧紧握住我的手，不愿分开。 “再让我尽情感受下您的存在吧，指挥官。 “作为侦探最为重要的助手，这一次，我不会再让您从我的身边离开了。”

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