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Zhaohui

朝晖

20 chapters · 550 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Scars on the Right Hand 1 右手的伤痕1

(The weather is uncommonly good today. I yawn and stretch as I walk down the corridor, but then a sound from the training room draws my attention—)（难得的好天气，我伸着懒腰穿过走廊，却被训练室里的声响吸引了注意——）

??Hng... Begin!哼……开始……！

(Curious, I step inside and see a green-and-black silhouette sparring with one of the melee combat training robots.)（我好奇地走进训练室，只见一道青黑色的影子正和一台训练用机械缠斗着。）

(Well, it's not so much "sparring with" as "completely overwhelming".)（不，与其说“缠斗”，不如说是单方面的“绞杀”。）

(The silhouette easily dodges the robot's mechanical arms and circles around with lightning speed, interrupting its ineffectual attack with a flying kick before closing in to take it down, ending the battle with a swift maneuver.)（轻松躲过机械臂的袭击，青黑色的影子飞快绕到背面，以一记飞踢阻断攻势，接着迅速近身将机械击倒，利落地结束了战斗。）

Zhaohui...And done.……结束。

CommanderImpressive.精彩。

(I can't help but applaud.)（我不由得轻轻鼓掌。）

(Upon hearing the sound of clapping, Zhaohui lets go of the limp machine and stands up.)（听到掌声，朝晖放开已经瘫痪的机械，站起身。）

ZhaohuiCommander. Were you watching?长官怎么来了？

CommanderWell, I was free and decided to take a walk around the Elmo. Turns out I was just in time to witness your stunning display.刚好闲着，就在艾莫号里四处转转，没想到正好撞上你的“精彩演出”。

ZhaohuiYou flatter me, Commander. This is just daily training. To be honest, I was a little worried that I'd gone too hard on the machine.长官过奖了，日常训练而已。我还担心打得太狠了呢。

CommanderWell, if our sparring bots were really that fragile, the repair bills would be enough to pay for the Elmo to cruise round the Green Zone for a week.要是训练机械这么脆弱，艾莫号的修理账单长度就该环绕绿区一周了。

(It seems Zhaohui's thought of something, because she approaches me.)（似乎想到了什么，朝晖向我走近。）

ZhaohuiSpeaking of which, Commander... Since you're free, I have a proposition for you.说起来……既然长官现在有空，我倒有个提议。

ZhaohuiWhy don't you go a round or two with me, Commander?长官——也和我切磋一下如何？

CommanderBweh?哎？

ZhaohuiEver since I saw your skills in action, part of me has wanted to spar with you.自从上次见识了长官的身手，我就一直很想和长官比试格斗。

ZhaohuiAfter all, it's only fun when you fight someone who knows what they're doing, right?毕竟，高手过招才有意思，不是吗？

(Zhaohui looks at me, a hint of expectation hidden in her calm expression.)（朝晖看向我，平静的表情中藏着隐隐的期待。）

CommanderHm... Well, I don't get to do this often, so might as well give these old bones a workout.嗯……机会难得，那就活动活动筋骨吧。

ZhaohuiYeeart!喝！

(A greenish-black armguard follows a fist as it howls through the air before me. I sidestep the blow and respond with a whistling haymaker of my own.)（青黑色的护臂携着拳风掠到眼前，我侧身避开，以同样凌厉的拳击回敬。）

(Zhaohui doesn't dodge; she parries me with one hand and reaches for my shoulder with the other.)（朝晖没有躲闪，一手架住我的攻势，另一手则探向我的肩膀。）

(I feel the shift in Zhaohui's strength and counter with a backhand while breaking away from the clinch, keeping a cautious distance from her.（察觉到手掌的力道，我反手回击、脱开朝晖，谨慎地与朝晖保持距离。）

(Upon realizing I've seen through her intentions, Zhaohui chuckles.)（意识到行动被我看穿，朝晖轻笑一声。）

ZhaohuiYou've got some moves, Commander.长官好身手。

CommanderHeh... You're pretty good too.哈……你也不赖。

ZhaohuiNow then; en garde, Commander!那么接下来，长官，当心了！

(Zhaohui steps in again, closing the distance to me with swift footwork and rapid strikes. Rather than spend too long locked in melee with her, I decide to focus on her movements and look for any openings she might offer me.)（朝晖再度袭上，以迅捷的拳脚与我对峙。不想与之周旋太久，我谨慎地关注着朝晖的行动，等待从中找到破绽。）

(Finally, after repeated exchanges of strikes and counterstrikes, I find an opening. I throw a punch—)（终于，在又一次反击之后，我抓住机会，挥拳——）

(Wham!)（砰！）

(Zhaohui brings a hand up to block me, but as my fist makes contact with it, a spiderweb of cracks spreads across her gauntlet's black shell with a crisp "crunch". It splits in two and clatters to the ground.)（朝晖举手挡住了我的拳头，可随着“砰”的撞击声，一道细细的裂纹在护手外层蔓延，漆黑的外壳被裂纹分割成两截，“啪”地掉落在地。）

Zhaohui...!……！

CommanderErm... Sorry, I think I used too much force.呃……抱歉，好像用力过头了……

(Zhaohui bends down to pick up the broken gauntlet and shakes her head.)（朝晖弯腰拾起裂开的护手，摇了摇头。）

ZhaohuiDon't worry, Commander. I've been using it for too long anyway; it's time I changed it.长官别在意。这护手用了挺久，早该换了。

ZhaohuiHonestly, I should be thanking you. I was lucky that this happened during training. I doubt I'd have gotten off this lightly if it had given way during actual combat.我还得多谢长官。幸好是在切磋里发现纰漏，要是实战中损坏，后果不止如此。

(After putting the gauntlet aside, Zhaohui tightens the straps around her right hand.)（将护手放在一旁，朝晖缠绕起右手上的束带。）

(With the gauntlet gone, I notice that the wraps around her hands have come loose and I can see a set of gnarly-looking scars covering them.)（我这才注意到，由于护手脱落，朝晖手上的束带也散开了，缝隙间，狰狞的伤痕清晰可见。）

(—It seems these scars have been there for quite some time. It's been a while since Zhaohui joined the Elmo, so why didn't she get them fixed?)（——那个伤痕似乎之前就在。来到艾莫号已经有一阵子了，朝晖还是没修复么？）

Commander...Zhaohui, I've been wondering about something.……朝晖，有件事之前我就有些在意。

CommanderWhat happened to your hands? Why not get them fixed?你手上的伤是什么情况，怎么一直没修？

Zhaohui...……

(Zhaohui freezes as she tightens up her wraps. She doesn't answer me, only picks thoughtfully at the elastic cloth tape.)（朝晖缠绕束带的手停下了。她没有出声，只若有所思地捏着束带。）

(...Does she not want to answer?)（……是还不想回答吗？）

(After letting the words hang in the air for a moment, I try to laugh as casually as I can to thaw the air.)（斟酌片刻，我尽量轻松地笑起来。）

CommanderNever mind, it's alright, I was just asking.算了，没事，我就是随口一问。

CommanderThat said, repairs aren't exactly a luxury item here on the Elmo. If fixing them is hard, then just go ahead and replace your frame. That should be able to solve the issue with your facial expression modules too.反正在艾莫号上，修复就随手的事。实在难修就换个素体，还能顺便解决你表情模块的问题。

(Zhaohui turns to me, the edges of her mouth curving up in a faint smile.)（朝晖向着我轻轻弯了弯嘴角。）

Zhaohui...I'm sorry, Commander. I appreciate that you mean well, and I'd like my best to be honest with you, but... this matter is the one thing I can't bring myself to face directly.……抱歉，我理解长官的好意，也希望能尽量对长官坦诚，但是，唯独这件事……我还无法做到坦然面对。

CommanderNo, no, it's alright, I get it.嗯，没关系，我理解。

ZhaohuiThank you, Commander. I had fun sparring with you today.多谢长官。今天和长官的切磋很畅快。

ZhaohuiHm... Speaking of sparring, that battle with you made me realize something—嗯……说到切磋，刚才和长官的对战，倒让我发现了另外一件事——

CommanderOh?哦？

ZhaohuiYou're always able to spot my openings, Commander.长官总是能敏锐地发现我的破绽。

ZhaohuiBe it in the past or today, you've always been able to discover what I thought I managed to hide.不论是之前也好，今天也好，我以为成功隐藏的东西，都被长官发现了。

ZhaohuiSo would you be willing to continue sparring with me in the future, Commander?所以，今后，我能继续邀请长官和我切磋么？

CommanderOf course.当然。

Scars on the Right Hand 2 右手的伤痕2

(This is an elegant gala hall. People come and go, rubbing shoulders with each other.)（华丽而不失雅致的宴会厅内，人来人往，觥筹交错。）

(Amidst them stands Zhaohui, who has used foundation and light makeup as a basic disguise. She has a glass of champagne in hand, and she's standing about five meters away from me.)（利用粉底进行过基础伪装的朝晖，手执香槟，静静地立在距我五米之外的角落。）

(I key my micro transmitter, lower my voice, and speak.)（我启动微型通讯终端，压低了声。）

CommanderSorry about this... I guess you stand out way too much for a mission like this.抱歉……让你来执行这个任务，果然还是太显眼了。

ZhaohuiCommander, I'm the best choice when it comes to works of art. And besides, in the past, I...长官，论对艺术品的了解，我是最合适的人选。何况过去，我……

CommanderIn the past?过去？

(Zhaohui raises her glass slightly.)（朝晖轻轻地举起酒杯。）

ZhaohuiTarget sighted, Commander.长官，发现目标。

(I look in the direction where Zhaohui is gesturing and spot the target of this mission—Ellie Brandon, an art broker.)（顺着朝晖的示意，我看见此行的目标——艾黎·布兰登，一位艺术品交易商。）

(Supposedly, she uses fake artworks for trades, and due to the clandestine nature of the transactions, the deceived parties cannot call for overt investigations into the matter and must swallow their losses in silence.)（据传这位交易商会在交易中使用赝品调换货物，被欺骗的买家因交易的隐秘性，不便公开追究，往往只能吃哑巴亏。）

(Zhaohui and I have come here at the request of a client to learn the truth.)（我与朝晖此行，便是应委托方要求，秘密打探交易货物的真伪。）

(A moment later, once the broker has finished speaking with the people around her, I nod to Zhaohui.)（等待片刻，趁那位商人与周围人的交谈告一段落，我向朝晖点点头。）

(Zhaohui heads over to the woman.)（朝晖朝着那位女士走去。）

ZhaohuiMiss Brandon, I wonder if you're interested in an antique lapis lazuli piece?布兰登女士，不知道您对古代琉璃制品是否有兴趣？

(Several minutes later, a smile spreads across the face of the young woman talking to Zhaohui.)（几分钟后，与朝晖交谈的年轻女士露出笑意。）

(Zhaohui raises her glass to the other woman while slowly clenching the hand behind her into a fist.)（朝晖向着对方略举酒杯，同时将另一只手背在身后，虚握成拳。）

(—That's the signal Zhaohui and I worked out to indicate that she managed to learn something.)（——那正是我与朝晖约定好的，套取情报成功的手势。）

(Soon Zhaohui excuses herself, but just as she's about to leave, another richly-dressed lady quickly approaches and scoops the broker into a warm hug.)（很快，朝晖向对方致意，可正准备离开时，另一位衣着华贵的女士快步走近，热情地抱住了那位交易商。）

??Hi, Ellie—嗨，艾黎——

Allie BrandonCarmilla? What are you doing here?卡蜜拉？你怎么会在这儿？

Zhaohui...!……！

Camilla (?)Hehe, a friend introduced me. What, am I not welcome? Scared I'll steal your business?呵呵，是一位朋友介绍我来的。怎么，不欢迎吗？怕我抢你的生意？

(The lady called "Carmilla" glances at Zhaohui and flashes her a polite smile.)（名为“卡蜜拉”的女士轻轻地瞥了朝晖一眼，露出优雅而不失礼貌的笑容。）

Deryn CarmillaHmm... Is she a new client, then?嗯……看来，这位就是新客人咯？

Deryn CarmillaPardon me. My name is Dylan Carmilla, and I'm a friend of Miss Brandon. I hope I'm not interrupting anything?真是不好意思，我叫狄兰·卡蜜拉，是布兰登的老朋友。我没打扰你们聊天吧？

Zhaohui...Of course not. I just finished speaking to Miss Brandon, actually. Please, by all means.……当然没有，我正好与布兰登女士聊完，您请便。

Commander...?……？

(For some reason, Zhaohui's voice sounds a little stiff over my headset. Was I imagining things?)（不知为什么，总觉得耳机里朝晖的声音有些僵硬。是我的错觉吗？）

(...Never mind, I'll ask her about the details later.)（……算了，之后再仔细问吧。）

(Zhaohui bows to the two of them, then turns to leave. Just then, there's a commotion from the center of the gala hall and a little white shape darts through my legs—)（朝晖向着二人轻轻敛身，转身离开。这时，会场中忽然传来一阵喧闹，一个雪白的影子从我的脚边飞快地蹿过——）

??Arf! Arfarf!汪！汪汪！

Panicking ServerMiss, look out!女士，小心！

ZhaohuiUrgh...!呃……！

(The dog crashes into a waiter, knocking the tray of champagne glasses he's holding loose and sending it all toward Zhaohui—)（与飞奔的小狗相撞，手举托盘的侍者失去平衡，盘中香槟尽数倒向朝晖——）

(Zhaohui steps aside with lightning speed, but the splashing liquor drenches her upper body and soaks her sleeve. The alcohol spreads over her arm, rapidly revealing the scars and circuitry which had been hidden by the carefully-applied makeup.)（朝晖迅速避让，可倾洒的酒液还是洒了朝晖半身，打湿了她的衣袖。酒液在手臂上漫开，原本用粉底精心遮掩的伤痕和电路，此刻逐渐显出原貌。）

CommanderOh no...!糟了……！

Panicking ServerI'm terribly sorry, Miss!女士，真的很抱歉！

ZhaohuiIt's alright.没关系。

(The panicked waiter bows nonstop like a drinking bird and Zhaohui makes to leave, but the lavishly-dressed woman reaches out to grab her hand, eyes narrowed into slits.)（侍者惊慌地鞠躬不止，朝晖轻轻摇头想抽身离开，可那衣饰华丽的女子眼尖地抓住了朝晖的手。）

Deryn CarmillaHmm... And what might this be?嗯……这是什么？

Zhaohui...Pardon me, madam, but I don't think this is any of your business.……抱歉，女士，这与您无关。

Deryn CarmillaOh? None of my business, is it? I don't think so.哦？是吗？与我无关？我可不这么觉得。

(The well-dressed woman looks Zhaohui over from head to toe.)（衣着华贵的女士仔细地打量着朝晖全身。）

Deryn CarmillaI thought you looked familiar just now... You used to work for me as a bodyguard Doll, didn't you? What was your name... CS... LS06, I think?刚才我就觉得你眼熟了……你不是我之前的人形保镖么，叫什么来着……CS……LS06？

Zhaohui...!……！

Deryn CarmillaGot it in one, didn't I?怎么，被我说中了？

Deryn CarmillaWell well well... To think you'd still be functioning.真没想到……你居然还能运行。

Deryn CarmillaI still remember that little song and dance you gave back then about "not wanting to do that sort of thing for me anymore", and then you made such a big mess while trying to get out of the business. And here I thought you wouldn't bother with this kind of work after wrecking your hands and mangling your face...当时说得好听，什么“不想再为我做那些事”，为了离开闹得那么难看，手也废了脸也坏了，我以为你多看不上这份生意呢……

Deryn CarmillaBut in the end, you came crawling back, didn't you? You can pretty yourself up all you like, but once a rat, always a rat, hm?结果，也还是做着老本行啊？就算换了行头，老鼠也还是老鼠哦？

ZhaohuiEnough! I didn't—够了！我才没有——

(Ellie Brandon interrupts Zhaohui mid-retort.)（艾黎·布兰登打断了朝晖的反驳。）

(She grabs Carmilla and gestures. Several men in black emerge from a nearby room and slowly approach them.)（她挽住卡蜜拉，又挥挥手，几个黑衣人从厅中慢慢围拢过来。）

Allie BrandonCarmilla, much as I'm curious about your past relationship with this little rodent, I doubt I'll need anyone other than you to tell me about it.卡蜜拉，虽然我也有些好奇你与这只小老鼠的关系，但过去的故事只留你一个人和我讲就好了。

Deryn CarmillaSure, we'll do it your way—ack!行，听你的——哎！

ZhaohuiLet go of me!放开！

(Zhaohui shakes Carmilla's hand off, but the bodyguards have already swarmed her.)（朝晖狠狠甩开了卡蜜拉，可保镖们已经一拥而上。）

Allie BrandonDon't just stand there! Get her!别愣着了，抓住她！

(Zhaohui is forced to act.)（朝晖不得已动起手来。）

(She is surrounded by multiple people and hemmed in by the furniture. While that's not enough to defeat her, she can't find a way out of this at the moment.)（被数人包围，四周又有家具阻碍，朝晖虽不至于落败，却也一时找不到突破口。）

(...I can't let them keep us here.)（……不能一直被缠在这里。）

(I survey our surroundings and try to move toward the brewing fracas as discreetly as possible.)（我观察着四周，尽量不起眼地向着人群移动。）

(—There's only one guard behind Ellie Brandon. Maybe that's our chance.)（——艾黎·布兰登身后只有一个保镖。或许我能找到机会。）

CommanderZhaohui, calm down. In 30 seconds, head toward your two o'clock!朝晖，冷静。三十秒后，二点钟方向！

Zhaohui...!……！

(30 seconds later.)（三十秒后。）

(After kicking the first guard's knife away, I grab the second and judo-throw him to the ground, then press my gun against Ellie Brandon's waist.)（踢开第一个保镖刺来的猎刀，抓住第二个保镖完成过肩摔，我将枪口抵在艾黎·布兰登腰间。）

CommanderPardon me, miss, but I hope you'll cooperate with me here.抱歉，女士。现在得请你暂时听我的。

Allie Brandon...Humph.……哼。

(With their employer at gunpoint, the bodyguards cease hostilities, opening a brief gap for Zhaohui.)（雇主被劫持，保镖们紧张地停手，朝晖身前短暂地出现了一道空隙。）

CommanderGo! Now!走！

(The moment I yell that, Zhaohui breaks free of the group.)（在我大喊出声的瞬间，朝晖突破人群。）

(I shove Ellie Brandon aside and take down the oncoming bodyguards with Zhaohui before we sprint for the main entrance.)（我推开艾黎·布兰登，与跑来的朝晖一同击退围困的保镖，向着大门奔去。）

(After a thrilling car chase, Zhaohui and I finally manage to lose our pursuers and return to our hideout.)（一路驾车奔逃，我与朝晖终于甩开追踪者，返回落脚处。）

(Just as we enter, Zhaohui grabs my hand.)（才刚进门歇下，朝晖就抓住了我的手。）

ZhaohuiCommander, your hand...!长官，你的手……！

(It is then that I realize that there's a red-weeping laceration on the back of my right hand.)（我这才注意到，右手手背上竟裂着一道红色的伤痕。）

(That's strange... When did I get hurt? I don't remember. Maybe it was the bodyguard's knife, or maybe it was during the fighting while we made our escape.)（奇怪……是什么时候弄伤的？记不太清了，或许是那位保镖的猎刀，又或许是后来突围时的擦碰。）

(As I try to recall what happened, Zhaohui approaches with bandages and medicine in hand and begins hurriedly performing first aid on my wound.（我还在回忆，朝晖已经取来了绷带与药物，紧急地为我包扎起伤口。）

(My palm and hand are soon plastered in white cloth, but spots of red stain the gauze and begin soaking the fabric.)（白色一点点缠上手掌，可还是有红色慢慢渗出，洇湿纱布。）

ZhaohuiCommander...长官……

(Zhaohui lowers her head as she cradles my hand.)（朝晖捧着我的手，深深地垂下头。）

Zhaohui...It's all my fault. You got hurt because I was cornered.……都怪我。是因为我被困，长官才会受伤。

CommanderOh, it's nothing, it's but a scratch... I barely even noticed.没什么……一点皮外伤而已，我都没注意到。

CommanderAs for you, Zhaohui, those guards went pretty hard on you. Are you alright? How's your frame?倒是你，朝晖，那群保镖下手挺狠，你还好吗，素体情况如何？

ZhaohuiI'm fine, and it's all thanks to you saving me, Commander.多亏长官解围，我没事。

(Zhaohui looks up at me, and her eyes are filled with guilt and worry.)（朝晖抬起头看向我，眼中写满了歉疚与担忧。）

(I pat Zhaohui's shoulder in as soothing a way as I can manage.)（我尽量轻松地拍了拍朝晖的肩膀。）

CommanderIn any case, let's get you checked up once you return to the Elmo.总之，回艾莫号之后先好好检修一下吧。

CommanderOh, and... Zhaohui, about that other broker we met... Do you know her?嗯……朝晖，今天你遇到的那个商人……是熟人？

ZhaohuiI'm sorry, I...抱歉，我……

(Zhaohui looks down again and grasps at the scars on her hand.)（朝晖低下头，按住手上的伤痕。）

(After a long time, she looks back up at me.)（过了许久，朝晖才终于抬起头。）

ZhaohuiCommander, I sincerely apologize for getting you injured today. However, I still can't bring myself to do this.长官，今天因为我的缘故让长官受伤，真的很抱歉。但我现在还无法下定决心。

ZhaohuiCould you... could you give me a few days?长官……请给我几天时间好吗？

ZhaohuiOnce I'm ready, I'll tell you everything... Everything about the past.所有关于过去的事……等做好准备，我一定会和长官说明白。

(Zhaohui looks at me. Her eyes are still apologetic, but there is a shining determination in them.)（朝晖看向我，带着歉意的目光明亮而坚定。）

(In response, I nod.)（我点点头。）

CommanderOf course.好。

Scars on the Right Hand 3 右手的伤痕3

(In a rare turn of events, I've actually managed to finish taking care of work ahead of schedule and decide to lean back into my command chair on the Elmo to perform an impromptu session of body and spiritual self-maintenance with my eyes closed.)（难得提前处理完了工作，我靠在艾莫号的指挥椅上闭目养神。）

(Nobody disturbs me at this quiet hour of the night, and I soon fall asleep.)（宁静的夜晚无人打扰，我很快便睡着了。）

CommanderWhat...? Why does... my hand tickle...……？怎么……感觉手……痒痒的……

(I raise my hand, but there's nothing wrong with it. When I put it down, however, the tickling starts up again.)（我抬起手，手上并没有异常。可放下手，痒痒的感觉再度出现。）

(I open my eyes in a daze and realize that there is a green and black figure in the ops room with me, gently caressing my bandaged hand.)（迷迷糊糊地睁开眼睛，只见指挥室里，一个青黑色的影子正站在我身边，轻轻触碰着我手背上裹着纱布的伤处。）

Commander...Hm? Zhao...hui?……嗯？朝……晖？

(Said figure immediately pulls her hand back.)（青黑色的影子立刻缩回了手。）

Zhaohui(Clears throat) Ah, Commander. I, uh, I was just checking on your wound.咳、长官。我、我就是来确认一下长官的伤势。

ZhaohuiI'm glad to see that it's recovering well. If there's nothing else. I'll—看见伤口正常恢复我就放心了。如果没有其他的事，我先——

CommanderWas that all you were doing? Then what might those little things be?是吗？那这些东西是怎么回事？

(I rub my eyes and point to a small pile of items that have appeared on my desk out of what seems like nowhere.)（我揉着眼睛，拿起了不知何时堆在桌面上的一堆小玩意儿。）

CommanderLet's see, antibiotic cream, a hand rehabilitation trainer... Hm? This low-profile switchblade is pretty sharp... also, isn't that the latest model of combat gloves and a miniature forcefield generator? Are these all for me?伤痕修复药膏、康复训练器……嗯？这把隐藏弹簧刀还挺锋利的……怎么还有新款护手和小型力场盾？这些，全都是给我的？

ZhaohuiYes. All these gifts are for you. Commander.是。这些都是为长官准备的礼物。

ZhaohuiI sincerely apologize for getting you injured during our previous mission.之前委托时让长官受伤，我很抱歉。

CommanderI doubt you came looking for me with all these gifts in hand just to apologize to me, right?你带着这么多礼物来找我，不会只是想说一句抱歉吧？

Zhaohui...……

(Zhaohui falls silent.)（朝晖沉默了一下。）

(Then, she stands up straight, like she's finally resolved herself, and looks me in the eye.)（接着，似乎终于做好了准备，她站直了身，认真看向我。）

Zhaohui...Yes. I'm here because I'm ready—……是的。我来这里，是因为我做好了准备——

ZhaohuiI'm ready to tell you everything about my past, Commander.我希望将过去的事情，全部告知长官。

(Then, Zhaohui lowers her head and begins undoing the straps at her wrist. She takes her gauntlet off, then placing it on the table, and then she continues by shedding her armguard and knife sheath.)（低下头，朝晖解开了手腕的束带。她将护手摘下，放在桌面，接着又依次取下了手臂上的护甲与匕首。）

(Finally, her arm—and the huge, twisted scar on it—are fully exposed to me.)（最终，那一整只手臂——以及其上巨大而狰狞的伤痕，完整地暴露在我眼前。）

(Its edges are jagged and the cabling below is exposed. Her synthetic skin is slightly shriveled up from what seems like burning...)（不规则的边缘，裸露的电线，烧焦后微微卷曲的仿生皮肤……）

(Zhaohui grabs her arm and begins to speak.)（轻轻按住手臂，朝晖讲述着。）

ZhaohuiCommander, do you remember the person we met at the party that day? That woman called "Dylan Carmilla" was once an employer of mine.长官还记得那天在酒会上遇见的人吗？那位名叫“狄兰·卡蜜拉”的女士，曾是我的雇主。

ZhaohuiShe ran an art trading company and I was a bodyguard Doll made to her specifications, rolled out from the production line straight into her service as a personal protector.她经营着一家艺术品交易公司，我是她定制的护卫人形，甫一出厂就作为她的私人保镖。

ZhaohuiShe loved art, in particular music and old paintings. Every time a client came over, she would play highbrow music on a gramophone and discuss the story of the pieces from her collection with them.她酷爱艺术，喜欢音乐以及古代的艺术品。每次有客人来，她总是会用唱片机播放一些高雅的音乐，和客人聊那些艺术品的故事。

CommanderNo wonder you understand music and art so well.难怪你对音乐和艺术品这么了解。

ZhaohuiShe was proud, but generous. I must thank her for what she shared with me.她很高傲，但也不吝于分享。我必须感谢她那些知识的馈赠。

CommanderShe sounds like a good employer. Things didn't seem good between the two of you, though. May I ask what happened?听上去她是个不错的雇主。但你们似乎闹得不太愉快？发生了什么？

CommanderWas there... a problem with her business?她的生意……有问题？

ZhaohuiYes. Her firm... they dealt in illegal trades.嗯。她……她的公司，一直在进行不法交易。

ZhaohuiShe was much like that broker we were investigating; she made fakes, engaged in price gouging and extortion, coerced people into transactions... that sort of thing.就像我和长官上次调查的那位商人一样，她会制造赝品、虚假抬价、敲诈、强买强卖……诸如此类。

ZhaohuiShe often had people knocking on her door and demanding their money back, which was why she had a Doll custom made for her.常有人上门声讨、找她索赔，所以她才会定制护卫人形……

ZhaohuiBut at the time, I didn't know anything about this. I didn't know what was right or wrong... and at her command, I got rid of them.可是，那时我并不知道这一切，我也不知道什么是善、什么是恶……在雇主的命令下，我驱赶了他们。

Commander...……

ZhaohuiAfter that, I ended up meeting some of her clients through a chance encounter during a mission. They were just ordinary people outside the company...后来，因为任务的意外，我见到了一些客人，一些公司之外的普通人……

ZhaohuiI heard what they had to say, and then I realized what I had done. I... I was protecting a bad person.听着他们的控诉，我才明白我做了什么……我……我保护了一个坏人。

(Zhaohui squeezes her arm tightly and lowers her head. I gently touch her shoulder.)（朝晖紧紧捏着手臂。她埋下头。我轻轻按住她的肩。）

CommanderZhaohui, that's all in the past. You've parted ways with her, haven't you?朝晖，那些只是过去，现在的你已经和她分道扬镳了，不是么？

Zhaohui...Yeah. After I found out what my employer's actual business was, I told her that I quit being her bodyguard.……嗯。在发现公司实际干的事后，我告诉雇主不想再做她的保镖。

ZhaohuiAt first, she thought I was joking. Then, she realized I was serious and she got mad... She wanted to reset my neural cloud, but I left before she could do it.她最初以为我在开玩笑，后来发现我是认真的，她很生气……她想重置我的心智，但我抢先逃离了公司。

ZhaohuiNaturally, she sent people after me...理所当然地，她派了其他人来追我——

(Zhaohui smiles thinly as her fingertips graze lightly over her damaged skin and she gazes into the distance.)（朝晖淡淡地笑了笑，她轻轻摩挲着破损的皮肤，眼神有些遥远。）

ZhaohuiAnd these scars are left over from that time.这些伤痕就是那时留下的。

ZhaohuiI was badly damaged, my frame was almost completely destroyed, and in the end I was discarded in a junkyard.我受损严重，素体几乎报废，最终，我被遗弃在废品回收站。

ZhaohuiA passing underground broker rescued me and did some rudimentary repairs on my frame, but fixing my facial expression modules was very expensive and parts for my arm were hard to come by, which is why these scars were left behind.一位路过的暗商救了我，为我临时修复了素体。但面部表情模块的修复价格昂贵，手臂也一时没找到合适的替换零件，这些伤痕就留了下来。

ZhaohuiAfterwards, I did some odd jobs for that broker and made some money, but I decided to keep these scars.后来，我帮那位暗商干活，攒了一些钱，但我决定保留这些伤痕——

ZhaohuiI wanted them to serve as an eternal reminder to me to never partake in such wrongs ever again.我希望，这些伤痕能成为永远的警示，警示我不再做错事。

ZhaohuiAs for my facial modules... Perhaps someone who did bad things like me doesn't deserve to smile all that much.而表情模块……曾经作为黑暗同行者的我，或许也不该笑得开怀。

Commander...So that's why you didn't seek repairs.……原来你不愿修复是这个缘故。

ZhaohuiYes. I began travelling after that, helping people in need. I know I can't change my past... but I'm still hoping that I can use that to make up for what I've done.嗯。那之后，我开始旅行，四处帮助有困难的人。我知道过去无法改变……只希望能用这种方式弥补一些过错。

ZhaohuiAfter that, I met Daiyan, Jiangyu and Faye, and then... I came to the Elmo.后来我遇见了黛烟、绛雨和绯，再之后……我来到艾莫号。

ZhaohuiI thought all these things would remain in the past and I could face my future without fear. But after seeing my employer again that day... I realized they still remain, following me... and it even got you hurt as a result, Commander.我本以为那些事只会留在过往，而我也可以坦然地面对今朝。可那天再次遇见前雇主，我才发现我没有放下……甚至因此连累到长官。

(Zhaohui squeezes her arm again. The ops room's lights shine on her scars and highlight the lost and confused look on her face.)（朝晖轻轻握住自己的手腕。灯光照着她的伤痕，也照着她有些迷惘的神色。）

ZhaohuiCommander... Do you think I did the wrong thing?长官，你认为……我做错了吗？

Commander...Do you want these scars to remain?……你希望这些伤痕继续存在吗？

(Zhaohui clenches her fists.)（朝晖轻轻握紧了双拳。）

ZhaohuiI don't know. I kept these scars to engrave my past into myself. That's how Dolls are, after all; if we don't repair our frames, our scars remain forever. They don't heal and fade like human wounds do. The same goes for our neural clouds.我不知道。我保留这些伤痕是为了铭记过往。毕竟人形就是这样，只要不修复素体，伤痕就永远存在，它们不会像人类的伤痕那样随着时间而消退、痊愈，而心智记录也是。

ZhaohuiBut now... They've opened up new wounds.可是现在……它们带来了新的伤口。

CommanderWell, if it's causing you that much difficulty, maybe you should try and experience a human injury.既然你在为此困惑，不妨也来感受一下人类的伤口吧。

(I take Zhaohui's hand and press the scarred appendage onto the back of my hand.)（我握住朝晖的手，将那只布满伤痕的手覆盖到我的手背。）

ZhaohuiCommander? Your wound hasn't healed yet. Won't that hurt?长官？长官的伤口还没恢复，这样碰上去手会疼。

CommanderWhat about you? Doesn't it hurt for you too?那么你呢？你不会觉得疼吗？

ZhaohuiOf course not. These scars on my hand are all in the past. I don't feel anything from them anymore.当然不会，我手上都是过去的伤痕，早就没有感觉了。

CommanderReally now. But if you didn't feel anything, then why would you ask me that?是吗？可如果没有感觉，你又为什么要问我呢？

ZhaohuiI...我……

(Zhaohui goes silent and I lightly tap my chest.)（朝晖沉默下来，我轻轻指了指自己的胸口。）

CommanderFor humans and Dolls, the real scars aren't on the body, but on the heart.不论是人形还是人类，真正的伤痕都不只存在于躯体，更在于心灵。

CommanderWounds on the body can be fixed easily. Wounds of the heart are a different matter.躯体上的伤痕易于修复，但存在于心中的创伤却难以弥合。

CommanderZhaohui, take a look—朝晖，你看——

(I carefully grasp Zhaohui's hand and lightly touch the scars there.)（我小心地握住朝晖的手，尽量轻柔地触碰着那些破损的痕迹。）

CommanderYou only see these scars. You leave them on your body, and turn them into the strength that drives you forward.你只看见了这些伤痕，你将它们留在素体上，变成驱使你前行的力量。

CommanderBut what you don't see are the scars on your neural cloud. They're there, and they're causing you pain.可是，在你没有看见的地方，你的心智里，这些伤痕也存留下来，持续地让你感受到疼痛。

CommanderPain is your body's way of saying you're hurt.疼痛是伤害的信号。

CommanderA certain amount of pain serves well as a reminder, but too much is nothing but torment.适度的疼痛能让人警醒，可过度的疼痛只会成为负累。

Zhaohui...!……！

CommanderZhaohui, you've been running around all these years trying to "atone" for your past.朝晖，这些年，你四处奔波，一直在为你的过去而“赎罪”。

CommanderBut I think... I think you've done enough. You've suffered too much as it is.我认为……已经足够了。你已经承受了过量的疼痛。

(Now I put my hands together, sandwiching her scarred hand between mine, trying to let her feel the warmth from my palms.)（我合拢双手，将朝晖那只伤痕累累的手包裹在手掌之中，希望能让朝晖感受到掌心的温暖。）

(I look up at her, and speak in a solemn voice.)（我抬头看向她，郑重地开口。）

CommanderZhaohui, I think it's time you let these wounds heal.朝晖，是时候修复这些伤痕了。

CommanderI'm talking about the ones in your heart too. That's the only way you'll be able to truly move on.让心中的伤口也一起痊愈吧。唯有如此，你才能真正前行。

ZhaohuiCommander, I...长官……我……

(Zhaohui's hand trembles slightly—or rather, her entire body is trembling.)（朝晖的手微微地颤抖着——不，应该说，她的整个身体都在微微地颤抖着。）

(She looks at me, her mouth shifting, then freezing. She looks like she's pent up with emotions, an assortment that I can't tell apart; confusion, pain, relief...?)（她注视着我，嘴角僵硬地弯了片刻又停住，像是十分激动，又像是混杂着很多我不能辨识的感情：迷惑、痛苦、轻松……？）

(Crap, did I say too much? After all, she's been plagued by these issues for many years now... Dealing with something like this is going to take time.)（呃……我是不是一下子说得太多了？毕竟，纠缠这么多年的事……突然接受也需要时间。）

(I quickly let go.)（我赶紧放开手。）

CommanderYou don't have to rush it, Zhaohui. That was just a suggestion, you can take your time thinking about the repairs.朝晖，你别急。我只是提个建议，修复的事，可以回去慢慢再想。

ZhaohuiNo, that's not what I meant, I...不、我不是这个意思……

(Zhaohui shakes her head.)（朝晖摇了摇头。）

ZhaohuiIf I can't make you understand with my words and my expressions, then...如果表情和语言不能让长官明白……

Commander...!……！

(Without saying another word, Zhaohui suddenly hugs me tightly.)（没有继续解释，朝晖忽地紧紧抱住了我。）

(Her scarred arms clasp around my shoulders, and while the temperature at night makes her bare skin a little cold, I can keenly feel the trust and surrender that lays in her embrace.)（那只满布伤痕的手臂搭住我的肩膀，夜晚的温度让裸露的仿生皮肤有些寒冷，可我能感受到这个拥抱所代表的信任与释然。）

(...I guess this should be alright.)（……这样就没问题了吧。）

(That night, amidst the sounds of quiet sobbing, I return Zhaohui's embrace.)（夜色中，伴随着低低的啜泣声，我轻轻回抱住朝晖。）

Scars on the Right Hand 4 右手的伤痕4

(Last night, Zhaohui suddenly invited me over to her room to "discuss business".)（昨晚，朝晖忽然发消息邀请我到她的休息室小坐，说是“有事商谈”。）

(This afternoon, I showed up at Zhaohui's room at the appointed time. Zhaohui is already waiting by the door.)（这天下午，按照约定的时间，我来到朝晖的休息室。朝晖早已等待在门边。）

ZhaohuiGood afternoon, Commander. Please come in.长官，下午好，请进。

CommanderIs there a need to be so secretive?什么事搞得这么神神秘秘的？

(Zhaohui doesn't answer, only inviting me to sit down. Then, she takes my hand and carefully inspects my prior injury.)（朝晖没有回答，只是邀请我进屋坐下，握住我的手，小心翼翼地检查之前受伤的位置。）

(After ensuring there's no scarring left behind, Zhaohui finally lets go.)（确认皮肤上没留下什么痕迹，朝晖松开手。）

Zhaohui...I'm glad it healed well. Otherwise, I'd have to custom-make a glove for you to match mine.……幸好恢复良好。不然，我只能为长官定制同款护手了。

CommanderIs that still bothering you? It's been so long and the wound healed ages ago. And besides, people always get hurt on the battlefield.怎么还在介意这个？都这么久了，伤口早好了。再说了，战场受伤在所难免。

ZhaohuiInjury should be avoided, no matter the source. Besides, it was my fault that you got hurt.不论为何受伤，都应该尽量避免。何况这次是我的疏失。

Zhaohui...And that is why I asked you to come here, Commander.……其实这也是我邀请长官过来的原因。

(Zhaohui turns on the projector inside her room.)（朝晖起身打开了休息室里的投影。）

(It shows a brand new frame, along with detailed annotations.)（墙面上忽然呈现出一具全新的素体，素体周围还标注着细致的说明。）

CommanderIs this... a frame repair plan? Are you finally going to fix those scars of yours?这是……素体修复方案？你终于决定修复那些伤痕了？

ZhaohuiYes, I've made up my mind. Thanks to our chat that day, I managed to figure out a lot of things.嗯。我决定了。多亏和长官上次聊天，我想明白了很多。

ZhaohuiIn the past, I wanted to keep those scars to remind me not to partake in wrongs ever again. But since you know about that incident, those scars aren't that important anymore, because I know you'll remind me instead.从前我保留伤痕，是为了自我提醒，不要再做错事。可是，既然长官知道了这件事，那么，伤痕存在与否已经不再重要，因为会有长官提醒我。

ZhaohuiAlso, what you said was true, Commander—excessive pain is just torment.而且，就像长官说的那样——过度的疼痛会成为负累。

ZhaohuiYou were hurt because of these scars, and so if I'm going to continue staying by your side, I should fix these scars and remove any potential risks.这一次，长官因为这些伤痕而受伤，如果今后我还要留在长官身边，就该修复伤痕，尽早消除这些潜在的风险。

ZhaohuiI don't want these scars to hurt others... which is why I'll get my body fixed to better help you out.我不想因为这些伤痕而给重要的人带来伤害……修复素体，才能更好地帮助长官。

(After saying her piece, Zhaohui looks attentively at me.)（朝晖说完，认真地看向我。）

(There is a light shining in them which makes me believe that she's truly thought everything through this time.)（那双眼中闪烁着明亮的光彩，令我确信，这次她真的想清楚了一切。）

CommanderI understand.我明白了。

CommanderHm... Turns out we've got some leftover from our previous assignment, so I'll—唔……刚好上次的委托费还有盈余，我——

ZhaohuiNo, Commander. I'll cover the repair bill myself.不，长官，修复的费用我自己来。

(Zhaohui presses her hand down on mine.)（朝晖按住了我的手。）

(She looks at me, her faint smile underpinned with hidden determination.)（她看着我，浅浅的笑容中闪烁着隐约的坚定。）

ZhaohuiYou were the one who reached out and took my hand while I was drowning in the pit of my self-flagellation and kept me from falling further in.在自我苛责的深井中，是长官拉住了我，让我不再下滑。

ZhaohuiThat being the case, I ought to at least rely on my own strength to change myself.那么，接下来的改变，我至少也该凭自己的力量。

ZhaohuiBesides, I have a more personal reason for that...何况，我还有另一个更私人的原因……

(There seems to be a strange, awkward shyness hidden in the depths of Zhaohui's stiff smile.)（朝晖僵硬的笑容中似乎添了几分不太明显的、别扭的羞涩。）

ZhaohuiI know you can decipher my expressions very well, Commander.我知道，长官已经能熟练辨识出我的表情。

ZhaohuiBut I hope that someday, you'll be able to instantly tell what I'm feeling without having to "decipher" them.但我还是希望着，未来有一天，长官能轻松理解我的每一个表情，再也不必“辨认”。

Zhaohui...And I hope that I'll be able to give you a proper smile.……我希望，能够对长官微笑。

CommanderAlright. If that's what you've decided, then I'll look forward to that day.好。既然这是你的决定，那么，我会期待着那一天到来。

ZhaohuiThank you for placing your trust in me, Commander.多谢长官信任。

ZhaohuiI'll be looking forward to that day too, so before that, I want to take a souvenir.我也一直期待着那一天，所以，在此之前，我想先做个纪念。

(Zhaohui stands up and walks over to the wall, then presses the remote control on her room's projector.)（朝晖站起身，走到墙边，按下了投影的遥控器。）

(As she does so, a ray of pale golden light suddenly shines forth, illuminating her tiny room—)（随着朝晖的操作，投影中，一道浅金色的光芒忽地亮起，照亮了小小的休息室——）

(I see a picture just outside a satellite city at the crack of dawn. The sun is rising on the horizon and daylight is spreading across the world.)（那是一张卫星城的风景照，正是黎明时分，天际朝阳初升，日光渐明。）

CommanderThis is...?这是……？

ZhaohuiIt's an image I've had saved in my neural cloud all this time.这是我心智中始终存储着的一幅图像。

ZhaohuiThat day... I decided to say goodbye to my past, and I saw this lovely sunrise outside the city.在那一天……我决定告别过去的那天，我在卫星城外，看到了这轮美丽的朝阳。

ZhaohuiAnd so, I chose a new name for myself— "Zhaohui", or "breaking dawn".于是我为自己选择了新的名字——“朝晖”。

(Zhaohui looks at the orb of that brilliant rising sun and smiles again.)（朝晖望着那轮初升的太阳，再次轻轻地笑了。）

(After positioning a camera to capture the scene, she steps into the projected image, one "breaking dawn" shining down on another, and waits there quietly while looking at me.)（她取来一台相机调试好，接着走进那照亮一切的“朝晖”之中，静静地、期待地看向我。）

ZhaohuiWould you mind taking a picture with me, Commander?长官可以和我拍一张合影吗？

ZhaohuiI hope that I can record this smile of mine with you by my side.我希望能在长官身边，记录下此刻的“微笑”。

ZhaohuiIn the future, once I change to my new frame, we can take another picture together and this time, it'll show my true smile. Is that alright?等到将来……我换上新素体的那天，长官再和我一起合影，重新记录下我真正的笑容，好吗？

CommanderOf course.……当然。

(I walk toward Zhaohui.)（我走向朝晖。）

(Bathed in golden light, Zhaohui leans against my shoulder, still smiling stiffly at the camera.)（沐浴着金色的辉光，朝晖靠着我的肩膀，向着镜头展露出依旧僵硬的笑颜。）

(As I look at the picture, I can't help letting my imagination run wild.)（看着屏幕中留下的合影，我不禁开始期待。）

(That day... The day when I see Zhaohui's true smile will surely come soon.)（那一天……看到朝晖真正的微笑的那一天，一定很快就会到来。）

Covenant 铭契

ZhaohuiCommander, when I was alone in the past, I never thought that someone would want to share my journey with me.长官，过去独行的日子里，我从未想过，在我所选择的路上，会有人愿意一直与我同行。

ZhaohuiSo I hope you'll continue travelling with me from now on, Commander. I hope to greet each sunrise with you, and spend each dawn by your side.今后的路，也请与我一起吧，长官。 我希望与你一同迎接未来的每一道晨光，一起度过每一个黎明。

Our Dawn 只属于我们的黎明

ZhaohuiCommander, please come over to my room afterwards. I have something for you.长官，一会儿来我休息室，有个东西给你。

CommanderOh? What is it?嗯？你准备了什么？

ZhaohuiDo you want to know the answer so soon? That might detract from the surprise of properly receiving your gift.要我现在就揭晓答案？这可能会削减正式接收礼物时的惊喜感。

CommanderSurely a hint won't hurt, right?一点提示总是可以给的吧。

ZhaohuiWell, if you're asking, then I suppose a hint is fine. Hm... In fact, it should be okay to tell you all about it.既然是长官的要求，那我就透露一点吧。嗯……全透了也无所谓。

ZhaohuiThe truth is, I made a vinyl record for you.其实，是我为长官准备了一张黑胶唱片。

ZhaohuiHm? That's strange. It's just a vinyl record; is that so surprising? Does that mean you'll burst into tears upon receiving the real thing, Commander? Heh, I was just kidding.嗯？看你的表情，只是一张唱片而已，有这么惊讶吗？ 那真正收到的时候长官该不会感动得哭起来吧。开玩笑的。

ZhaohuiI happened to pass by a record store during our previous mission. When I was browsing the records, I suddenly remembered how we went on missions together, how we sparred together, how I asked you to take a look at my knife, and how I performed for you, but I've never once listened to music with you.上次委托的时候，我刚好路过了一家唱片店。 那时候我浏览着那些唱片，忽然想起，我和长官一起行动过、一起比试过，我请长官鉴赏过我收藏的武器，也为长官演奏过曲子，但似乎我还从来没和长官一起欣赏过音乐。

CommanderSo you picked out a record for me?所以你从中为我挑选了一张？

ZhaohuiNot just that.不止如此。

Zhaohui...The song in question is special. This nocturne was supposedly written by a composer for his beloved. I'm normally a fan of most fast-paced melodies, but when I heard it, I couldn't help thinking of you.……那支曲子是特别的。那首小夜曲，据说是一位音乐家献给爱人的礼物。 通常我会更欣赏激昂些的旋律，但在那个夜晚，当我听到那首曲子的时候，我想起了你。

ZhaohuiIn fact, at that moment I imagined a scene in my mind—you and I, standing on a grassy knoll, welcoming the golden sunrise and the dawn breeze. A breaking dawn, just for the two of us.甚至，在那一瞬间，我的心智中浮现出了一个画面——你和我，长官，我们并肩站在青色的山丘上，迎接金色的朝阳与拂晓的风。那是只属于我们的黎明。

ZhaohuiAnd so, I bought it without hesitation and brought it back to the Elmo. I've been so eager to see you listen to it, and to see the look on your face when you do.所以，我毫不犹豫地买下了它，带回了艾莫号。我无比期待着长官欣赏这首乐曲，也期待着看到长官的表情。

ZhaohuiOf course, since it's a surprise, I added a little something extra to the record.当然，作为惊喜，我在那张唱片中附加了一段内容……

ZhaohuiIs it a special performance, or a secret token of affection? You'll just have to find that out yourself, Commander.至于究竟是特别演奏，还是秘密心意——就等长官亲自揭晓了。

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。

ZhaohuiWhether it's light tea or strong tea, the important thing is that it can quench your thirst. Would you like a cup, Commander?不管清汤浓茶，能解渴才是关键。长官，来一杯？

About Musical Instruments关于乐器

About Jokes关于笑话

About her Role关于定位

About Weapons关于武器

About the Team关于小队

About her Performances关于演出

CommanderWhile I know you're skilled in many instruments, surely there's one which you prefer, right?虽然擅长的乐器很多，但你应该有最喜欢的一样吧？

ZhaohuiSo you want to know my favorite instrument? At the moment, it would probably be the suona.最喜欢的乐器？目前的话，应该是唢呐。

ZhaohuiIt has a rich, permeating sound that's perfect for stirring the mood.声音洪亮，感染力强，很适合调动现场氛围。

ZhaohuiAnd as it happens, I've learned a few songs involving the suona. Would you like to hear them, Commander?正好学了几首唢呐的曲目，长官听听？

CommanderAs Monsoon Squad's leader, do you have any leadership experiences to share with me?作为季风小队的指挥，你有什么能分享给我的指挥经验吗？

ZhaohuiAre you practicing how to tell jokes too, Commander?长官也在练习说笑话吗？

CommanderEr... not really?呃……其实不是？

ZhaohuiIs that so? Still, situations like just now are good for lifting spirits. I should make a note of that.是吗？不过刚才的情况很适合用来活跃气氛，总之先记下了。

CommanderWould you prefer to be a squad leader or a musician?指挥和乐手，你更喜欢做哪一个？

ZhaohuiI have no preference. I can be whatever the band needs me to be.无所谓喜欢，只要乐队需要，我都能胜任。

ZhaohuiBut in your case, I would rather be a musician.但如果是对于长官来说，我更愿意当乐手。

ZhaohuiSo give me your orders, and I will play you a song of victory.下令吧，我会为你奏响凯歌。

CommanderYou handle that knife of yours very well.这把匕首在你手上，实在听话。

ZhaohuiPractice makes perfect, as they say. You can do it too, Commander.熟能生巧，长官也可以。

ZhaohuiThat said, you have no need for that.不过，你没有精通的必要。

ZhaohuiAfter all, I will be serving as your blade, and that is enough.有我做你的刀刃，就足够了。

CommanderHow does it feel to be the leader of Monsoon Squad?做季风的队长，感觉怎么样？

ZhaohuiIt's not bad. Daiyan keeps an eye on Jiangyu for me and Faye doesn't act up much.还行。绛雨有黛烟看着，绯不会添麻烦。

ZhaohuiManaging the group isn't an issue, and as long as we all work together as a band, there'll always be a way for us.团队管理不难，至于乐队发展，只要能一起努力，总会有出路。

CommanderYou make it sound so easy...还真是游刃有余啊……

CommanderHave your recent shows been going well?最近的演出还顺利吗？

ZhaohuiYes, apart from one that the Varjagers almost ruined.嗯，除了有一场被几个瓦良格帮搅糊了。

ZhaohuiHowever, we dealt with them in short order and helped ourselves to their gear.不过我们很快就制服了他们，正好回收了他们的装备。

CommanderCall it payment for breaking our instruments.就当损坏乐器的赔偿费了。

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。

Inseparable Lovers' Blade Ⅰ 情意绵绵剑·Ⅰ

ZhaohuiCommander, you're right on time. I just opened the crate.我刚开完箱，长官来得正是时候。

ZhaohuiThe new weapons are here. Anything catch your fancy?新到的武器都在这里，长官瞧瞧有没有趁手的？

CommanderHuh, you've got a lot of stuff here. Let me see... Oh, this is special.嚯，你这一箱东西真不少。让我看看……这一件很别致。

ZhaohuiCommander, you like these emei piercers?长官喜欢这对峨嵋刺？

CommanderNot particularly. It's just that the real thing is pretty rare and it's a novel experience.谈不上喜欢，只是难得见到实物，有些新鲜。

ZhaohuiOh? Then do you want to try it out, Commander?哦？那长官要不要试一试？

CommanderMe? I've seen them used in videos before, but I don't think I could use them in actual combat.我吗？虽然在视频里见过，但实战里用这个，我可不会。

ZhaohuiHow would you know unless you try?不试试怎么知道？

ZhaohuiAs it happens, we have a pair right here. You take one, I'll take one, and I'll show you how it's done.刚巧这是一对，长官拿一支，我拿一支，我来为长官示范。

ZhaohuiHold onto it tight and do what I do, Commander.握紧了，长官照着我的动作就好。

(Zhaohui demonstrates a sequence of movements.)（朝晖在我面前示范了一组动作。）

CommanderNice moves!好身手！

ZhaohuiFocus, Commander.长官，你有些分心了。

CommanderSorry, sorry, but I was so focused on watching your demonstration that I couldn't keep up. I'll try again.抱歉抱歉，刚才光顾着看你演示，没跟上动作，我再试一遍。

CommanderLike this, right? Right hand spin, stab forward, then... er...是这样吧？右手划圈，前刺，然后……呃……

ZhaohuiThen look straight ahead, thrust up, pull back, reset stance. Got that, Commander?然后直视前方，上挑，收手，站定。长官记住了么？

CommanderI see. I'll try it again.原来如此。我再试一次。

(I demonstrate what I've just learned to Zhaohui. However, all she does is watch me with an almost-imperceptible raise of her eyebrow.)（我向朝晖展示了刚才学会的动作，可朝晖却只是望着我，几不可见地扬了扬眉。）

Zhaohui...……

ZhaohuiYou're 80% there in terms of your form. As for the force behind it...动作倒有八成相似。至于力度……

ZhaohuiCommander, there's no end to the Elmo's commissions, so feel free to assign more to Monsoon.长官，艾莫号的委托做不完，可以多分给季风一些。

CommanderThank you, I guess you saw through me. We've been pretty busy lately, haha.谢谢，这也被你看出来了。最近工作是有些忙，哈哈。

ZhaohuiYour blows are nowhere as powerful as the last time we sparred. I can only conclude that "fatigue" was the reason.长官的手劲，和上次比试时相差甚远，我只能想到“疲惫”这一个理由。

ZhaohuiWhich is just as well; an appropriate amount of exercise helps you to relax. Commander, let's run through that sequence from just now again.正好，适当运动有助于放松。长官，我们再练一遍刚才的动作。

ZhaohuiHowever, please take my hand this time.不过，这次请长官握住我的手。

ZhaohuiI will teach you how to put enough strength into your thrusts with my body.我会用身体亲自教会长官，如何达到标准力度。

Inseparable Lovers' Blade Ⅱ 情意绵绵剑·Ⅱ

CommanderIt seems your collection is largely made up of melee weapons?你的收藏品，似乎以冷兵器居多？

ZhaohuiIndeed. In this age, melee weapons are like an ancient form of art. You won't laugh at me, will you?不错。在这个时代，冷兵器就像是一种古老的艺术品。长官不会笑话我吧？

CommanderOf course not. In your hands, they are still deadly weapons.不会。在你的手中，它们仍然是最锐利的武器。

ZhaohuiYes. Fighting with melee weapons is quite... special.嗯。使用冷兵器作战的感觉很妙。

ZhaohuiThe reflection along a keen blade is like a light shining through the darkness. It's beautiful.锋刃锐利的反光，就像一道划破黑暗的光芒，很美。

ZhaohuiEven off the battlefield, just seeing them gladdens my heart.哪怕不在战场，只是这样欣赏它们，也让人心情愉悦。

CommanderBut surely maintaining all these weapons must be tiresome, no?保养这么多冷兵器，会很辛苦吧？

ZhaohuiIt's alright. For the most part, it's just wiping them down with oil at regular intervals.还好。只是定期擦拭上油而已。

ZhaohuiAs it happens, there's a dagger here that needs oiling. Would you like to try it, Commander?正好这里有把短刀需要保养，长官有兴趣，不如亲自体验？

CommanderI would, yes.好啊。

(Zhaohui hands me the dagger and takes out some weapon maintenance supplies.)（朝晖将短刀递给我，又取出了一堆保养用的物件。）

ZhaohuiFirst, clean the blade with the soft cloth.先用软布将刀刃擦拭干净。

ZhaohuiBe careful, Commander... the blade is sharp. Don't hurt yourself.长官，小心……刀刃锋利，别伤了手。

CommanderAlright. Next I apply the oil, right?好了。接下来是上油，对吧？

ZhaohuiYes. Drip a few drops on the blade and then spread it evenly.嗯。将这些刀油滴在刃上，再均匀地抹开。

ZhaohuiHm... Judging by your movements, it looks like this isn't your first time caring for a blade.呵……长官的动作，可不像是第一次保养刀剑。

CommanderHaha, well, I've done my time on the battlefield.哈哈，好歹也在战场摸爬滚打这么些年了。

CommanderThat said, you're still more professional when it comes to collecting, caring for, and using melee weapons.但论冷兵器的收藏、保养和使用，还是朝晖你更专业。

ZhaohuiAm I? I'll take that as a compliment, then.是么？我就当长官在夸我了。

CommanderRight, it's oiled. Shall I do the sheath too?油也上好了。还要再保养下刀鞘么？

ZhaohuiLooks like you do know your stuff. I doubt I need to tell you what to do next.看来长官的确很熟练。那接下来要做什么，不必我说了。

(Zhaohui presses a small ceramic bottle into my palm. It—or perhaps her fingers—feel cool in my hand.)（朝晖将一个小小的瓷瓶放进我的手心。瓶身——或是她的手指，在我手中留下一抹凉意。）

ZhaohuiHere. Spread this across the sheath and wipe it down until it gets warm.给。把这个在刀鞘上涂抹均匀，摩擦到发热为止。

ZhaohuiI'm sure you'll be able to properly care for this blade... right?长官一定会好好保养这把刀的……对么？

Inseparable Lovers' Blade Ⅲ 情意绵绵剑·Ⅲ

ZhaohuiWe've been viewing them for a while now and all the necessary maintenance has been completed. Why don't we try them out? We'll use these.鉴赏有一阵了，该保养的也保养完了。长官，不来比划比划么？就用这边的武器。

CommanderThat's quite a wide selection... Got any recommendations?在这么多武器里挑啊……你有推荐吗？

ZhaohuiHow about these paired swords? They haven't been sharpened yet, so we can take one each. It'll be fair and square.这对双剑如何？正巧还没开刃，长官和我各拿一剑，公平公正。

CommanderWhat about the rules and stakes? That ought to spice things up.胜利规则和奖品呢？比赛总得有点彩头吧。

ZhaohuiOh? You sound very confident, Commander.哦？长官很自信呢。

ZhaohuiThe rules are the same as usual. First to strike the opponent scores a point and the first to score wins the round. One round only.规则与平时一致，先击中对方者获胜，点到为止，一局定胜负。

ZhaohuiAs for the stakes—the winner gets to make a request of their opponent and the loser can't refuse.至于奖品——胜者可以向对方提一个要求，输的人不准拒绝。

CommanderInteresting. Now I'm curious, what are you going to request, Zhaohui?有点意思。我很好奇，朝晖你会提什么样的要求？

ZhaohuiIf you want to know so badly, why not just forfeit, Commander?长官这么想知道，不如提前认输？

CommanderThat would be boring. Let's decide victory the old-fashioned way.不，那就没意思了。我们还是比赛定胜负吧。

ZhaohuiIn that case, here I come, Commander.那么，长官，我要出招了。

(Saying so, the sword's edge leaps at me. Zhaohui's body and eyes move with the blade, constantly closing the distance to me.)（话音落下，剑刃便向着我灵活地跃动。朝晖的身形与眉眼，也随着剑刃不断跃动，反复向我逼近。）

(For some reason, despite the fact that she's baring a blade at me, she seems to have a smile on her face.)（不知为何，明明是与我拔剑相对，她却似乎带有隐约笑意。）

ZhaohuiYou're too slow, Commander.长官，你慢了。

CommanderHeh, don't look down on me.呵，别小看我。

ZhaohuiFocus, Commander.长官，留神。

(After exchanging several blows, Zhaohui's sword rests on my neck.)（数次来回之后，朝晖的剑锋堪堪停在了我的颈边。）

ZhaohuiPoint.承让。

Commander...Touche. Alright then, I admit defeat. So, Zhaohui, what is your request?……你赢了。好吧，我甘拜下风。朝晖，你的要求是什么？

Zhaohui...……

ZhaohuiMy request is—I want you to practice swordplay with me, Commander.我的要求是——请长官陪我一起练习剑法。

CommanderIs that all?就这样？

ZhaohuiIs that surprising, Commander?长官看上去很意外？

CommanderA little. I thought you'd ask for something more than that, like "listen to a hundred lame jokes from me" or something.是有些。我还以为你会提难度更高的要求，比如“听我讲一百个冷笑话”之类。

ZhaohuiI can tell them if you'd like to hear them. I guarantee each one will be different.长官如果想听，我的确可以讲。保证不重样。

CommanderI'll pass. We'll do what you said. Sword practice sounds quite novel, actually.不了不了，就按你说的做吧。练剑听起来挺新鲜的。

ZhaohuiThen let's get to it, Commander.那我就不客气了，长官。

Inseparable Lovers' Blade Ⅳ 情意绵绵剑·Ⅳ

CommanderNow that you mention it, I'm kind of curious, why did you ask me to do sword practice with you? I thought Faye or Jiangyu would be more suitable partners for martial arts training.说起来，我很好奇，朝晖怎么会想到邀请我一起练剑？我还以为绯或者绛雨更适合陪你做这类武术练习。

ZhaohuiThe answer is very simple; because you are my closest comrade.答案很简单。因为长官是我最为默契的战友。

CommanderWell, that is high praise. But I don't understand what this has to do with sword practice...?这可是很高的评价。但我不明白，这和练剑有什么关系……？

ZhaohuiDoes it bother you, Commander?长官很在意这个原因？

CommanderA little. After all, I don't know much about traditional swordsmanship.有点。毕竟我对传统的剑术涉猎有限。

ZhaohuiI wanted to tell you the reason a little later... But if it bothers you, then I don't mind coming clean now.本想晚些再揭晓原因……不过，既然长官在意，现在坦白也无妨。

ZhaohuiI invited you to practice these sword techniques with me for a special reason. Please take a look at this manual—我邀请长官修习的这套剑法，有些特殊。长官请看这份教程——

CommanderBoth parties must be in complete sync and practice together in order to realize the true power of this sword technique...“需要双方默契配合、同心修炼，方可施展出该剑法的最大威力……”

CommanderI can't believe there was actually a technique like this... Come to think of it, this technique reminds me of certain two-man combat drills.竟然还有这样的剑法……这种作战方式，看上去和某些双人战术有些相似。

ZhaohuiWell spotted, Commander. You spotted the parallels instantly.不愧是长官，很擅长触类旁通。

ZhaohuiThis sword technique requires absolute coordination and trust between its users. That was why you were the only one I could ask to perform it with me.这套剑法的要义便在于对同伴绝对的配合与信任。因此，长官是我练习这套剑法的唯一人选。

CommanderI'm honored to hear you say that. Shall we begin, then?听你这么说，我很荣幸。那我们这就开始吧？

CommanderHowever, it sounds pretty complex. Seeing as I've only glanced at the manual once, I can't guarantee each movement will be up to standard.不过，整套攻势挺复杂的，我只看了一遍教程，不敢保证每个动作的准确性。

ZhaohuiThat's alright. Just remember, Commander. Follow my lead.无妨，要领我记住了，长官跟随我就好。

(I begin practicing the two-person technique with Zhaohui.)（和朝晖开始了双人剑法练习。）

CommanderSo this movement... Should it look like this?这个动作，像这样……可以了吗？

ZhaohuiCome closer, Commander.再靠近些，长官。

CommanderHow about now? Is it up to standard, yet?那现在呢？现在的姿势，够标准了吧？

ZhaohuiNot yet. Commander, pay attention to how you're delivering your power from the waist and match my pace.还不够。长官，注意腰部发力，跟上我的节奏。

ZhaohuiCommander, you're panting.长官，你的呼吸乱了。

CommanderHuh... This technique looks simple, but it's really hard on your body.呼……这剑法看起来容易，但对使用者的身体素质要求还挺高。

ZhaohuiWhat's this? Going to give up after just five minutes, Commander?怎么，才过去五分钟，长官就打算放弃了？

CommanderHeh, of course not. Still, the way you are now...呵，当然不会。不过，朝晖你这个模样……

ZhaohuiHm?嗯？

CommanderIt reminds me of those wuxia novels I read before... You know, the archetypical stern swordsmanship teacher.很像过去的我读过的武侠小说里的……严格的剑术老师。

ZhaohuiA swordsmanship teacher? You make me sound old.剑术老师？听上去和长官有点差辈。

CommanderHaha, I guess you don't like that title. How about "Lady Zhaohui"?哈哈，看来你不喜欢这个称呼。那么，改称“朝晖女侠”如何？

ZhaohuiThat's not bad.这还不赖。

CommanderNow then, I just had an idea and I'd like your opinion on it, Lady Zhaohui.那么，我刚才忽然有了个想法，想请朝晖女侠指点一二。

ZhaohuiGo on.说说看。

CommanderThis technique is pretty good. Perhaps when we finish mastering it, we could stride the martial arts world with paired blades like the heroes of old.这套剑法威力不错，说不定等我们合练完，也能像大侠一样，双剑合璧行走江湖。

ZhaohuiSo you're into that sort of thing, Commander?长官原来还有这种兴致？

CommanderStill, you need a title when you travel the world of martial arts. What do you think we should call our duo, Lady Zhaohui? The Elmo Twins? The Monsoon Blades?只是，行走江湖，总得有个名号，不知朝晖女侠觉得我们叫什么比较好呢？艾莫双侠？季风双侠？

Zhaohui...……

CommanderOh yes, why don't we use this technique's name for ourselves? Does it have a name? It's not written in the manual either...对了，不如就以代表剑法为名吧。朝晖，这剑法有名字吗？教程里也没写……

Zhaohui...……

Zhaohui...It's the "Inseparable Lovers' Blade".……“情意绵绵剑”。

CommanderSay what? "Emerald Rover's"...what? What does it mean?什么？“青衣”“面面”……？那是什么？

Zhaohui...No, it's nothing. It's just a nameless sword technique.……不，没什么。只是一本无名剑法而已。

ZhaohuiYou don't need to know its name or think about a name for us.长官不必知道它的名字，也无需思索名号。

ZhaohuiThis sword technique... It'll be our little secret.这套剑法……当做是我和长官之间的秘密就够了。

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

ZhaohuiThe new weapons I ordered just arrived. Would you like to see them with me, Commander?我预订的新武器到了，长官有兴趣看看么？

ZhaohuiHowever, personal collections are hard to maintain, so you'll have to pay a maintenance fee to see them—私人藏品，保养不易，参观请支付维护费——

Use {0}消耗{0}

Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

ZhaohuiI was just kid—Hm? Well, if you're willing, then so am I.开玩笑的——嗯？既然长官那么爽快，那我就收下了。

ZhaohuiNo problem. I'll come back when you're interested.无妨，那等长官感兴趣我再来。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

ZhaohuiCommander, I made this for you. Would you like to try it?长官，要尝尝么？我特意做的菜。

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。

ZhaohuiProbably won't compare to the works of the great chefs, but it should be enough to fill your stomach.比不上大厨的手艺，但填饱肚子应该够了。

You made this?这是你做的？

I didn't know...想不到啊……

CommanderYou made this? It's really good.这是你做的？很不错啊。

ZhaohuiIf you like it, I can make it for you next time.喜欢的话，下次我可以再做。

CommanderIt surpassed my expectations!超出期待！

CommanderI didn't know you could cook, and so well, too!想不到你还会烹饪，水平……也很高！

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

ZhaohuiCommander, it's important to balance work and rest. Time to eat.长官，劳逸结合，该吃饭了。

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。

ZhaohuiI realized it was almost mealtime and threw together the stuff I had on hand to make something. Give it a try.想着快到饭点，就着手头的食材简单做了点菜。尝尝看。

Hmm...呼……

Ow, hot!好烫！

CommanderHmm... Still better than anything I could have made.呼……比我自己随便对付几口，还是要好一些。

ZhaohuiSo it was only average, hm. Guess it wasn't good enough. I'll be more careful next time.评价一般，看来是不够好吃。下次我会更用心准备的。

CommanderIt wasn't bad.还不错。

CommanderAck—It's okay, it's okay, I just scalded my tongue.嘶——没事没事，只是被烫到嘴了而已……

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

ZhaohuiI shouldn't have listened to Jiangyu. Unverified recipes can't be trusted.不该听绛雨的，未验证的菜谱果然不可信。

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。

ZhaohuiIf you really can't finish it, you should just dump it...实在吃不下就倒了吧。

One learns through mistakes.吃一堑长一智……

I suppose this counts as a new experience.也是一种新体验。

CommanderIt's alright. One learns through their mistakes.没关系，吃一堑长一智。

ZhaohuiI won't make the same mistake twice.同样的错误，我不会再犯第二次。

CommanderThis is like paying tuition...学费补交……

CommanderWell, I managed to taste something completely new. I suppose this counts as a new experience.但至少尝到了全新的味道……也是一种收获。

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。

Weapon Appreciation 兵器鉴赏

ZhaohuiMy new custom-made weapon has finally arrived.新订做的兵器终于到了。

ZhaohuiIt's got a special shape, I can't wait to try it out.特别的形制，偶尔试试也不错。

What's this? It doesn't look like the blades you normally use.这是什么？不像你平常用的。

How does it handle?好用吗？

ZhaohuiIt's called a yue. Supposedly, it's a medieval melee weapon.是钺，据说是古代的一种短兵器。

ZhaohuiHowever, its size and weight don't fit my fighting style.但这个大小和重量，似乎不太符合我的作战习惯。

Zhaohui...Maybe I'll let Faye give it a try.……还是给绯试试看吧。

ZhaohuiIt's not bad. It's sharper than my previous daggers.还不错，比起之前的匕首，更轻更锋利。

ZhaohuiHowever, it needs more skill to use.只是用起来也需要更多的技巧。

ZhaohuiWant to give it a try, Commander?长官想试试看吗？

ZhaohuiYou should be able to bring out its full potential.你的话，应该能让它发挥出最大的价值。

Invitation Frustrations 邀约的烦恼

ZhaohuiI didn't think the day would come when Monsoon would get a booking.想不到，季风有一天也能接到邀请。

ZhaohuiBut the date and time...不过时间点……

Does it clash with anything?是有什么冲突吗？

It's a rare opportunity. You should go for it.难得的机会，争取一下吧。

ZhaohuiYes, with your birthday.嗯，那天是你的生日。

ZhaohuiMeh, forget it. There'll be more bookings as long as we work hard.算了，只要努力，邀约还会再有。

ZhaohuiI'm sure the others will understand.其他人一定也会理解的。

ZhaohuiIndeed. We'll also be able to celebrate the day the band was founded, which is pretty good.的确。顺带一起庆祝乐队成立纪念日，也不赖。

ZhaohuiHowever, we had a special event planned for that day and we wanted to show you.只是那天准备了特别节目，想一起表演给你看的。

ZhaohuiStill, it doesn't matter. We'll host a special concert for you afterwards. It'll be better that way.也罢，之后可以为你准备专场演出，效果更好。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

ZhaohuiAnything gone missing in my room, you ask? It's no matter to me so long as I still have a place to stay.我的房间有没有缺东西？无所谓，我只要有地方住就行。

ZhaohuiMy new knife just came in. Care to give it a few swings?我新买的刀到了，你要试试吗？

Composing Difficulties 编曲难度

ZhaohuiThe truth is, the instrument I know best is the suona...其实我擅长的还是唢呐……

ZhaohuiAnd the party isn't a suitable place to play it.宴会似乎不太适合吹奏它。

ZhaohuiDaiyan and I tried composing music with the suona.我和黛烟尝试过用唢呐编曲。

ZhaohuiTrying to dance to its tune is a little difficult.跟着编好的曲子跳舞，难度有点高。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Initially known as CS/LS06, she served as a bodyguard for the boss of an art trading company. However, she left their cause after discovering that they were involved in illicit dealings. A cool, decisive, and relentless adversary of evil—that is the first impression that many have of her. But what lies behind those first impressions, deep within her heart, is an immense, indelible guilt. As the former guardian of someone who turned out to be a villain, she cannot find forgiveness for herself. As such, she is her own worst critic, believing that ignorance serves as no excuse. She seeks to rise above the misdeeds she has committed that plague her very being to the core. To remind herself of her past, she left the scars on her arm and her malfunctioning facial expression module untouched. And so, CS/LS06 disappeared that day, only to give birth to "Zhaohui"—a lone warrior journeying across the lands, righting wrongs wherever she encounters them. Her vagrant lifestyle allowed her to accumulate vast experience in solving problems. Eventually, she met Daiyan, Jiangyu, and Faye. Together, they formed Monsoon Squad, with her as their leader. In the eyes of her teammates, she isn't so scary at all; rather, she merely is a tad bit too obsessed with the ambiance and mood. In the Commander's eyes, however, Zhaohui is less the leader of a band than a righteous warrior who boldly repays any slight or service done unto her—a shining beacon that imparts its light upon this devastated world.原代号CS/LS06，在艺术品经营公司担任老板的安保工作，因发现公司从事不法交易而逃离。 冷静、果断、嫉恶如仇——这是大多数人对她的第一印象。 然而在她的内心深处存在着的，是难以消解的愧疚。曾作为黑暗的保护者的她，难以原谅那段过往，自我苛责的朝晖认为，无知并不能将助纣为虐一笔带过。 为了摆脱泥淖，她曾徘徊在损毁的边缘，而为了铭记，她将手臂的伤痕以及出现障碍的表情模块保留。自此，CS/LS06消失，世界上多了一名冷脸游历四方，行侠仗义的“朝晖”。 游历让朝晖积累了丰富的应对经验，并最终与黛烟、绛雨、绯相遇，组成了“季风”乐队，担任队长。在队友们眼中，朝晖是可靠的队长，她并不可怕，只是对氛围有着奇怪的执着。而在指挥官的眼中，比起一位乐队的队长，朝晖更像是快意恩仇的侠客，是那束照亮疮痍大地的朝阳。

Record 2When Monsoon Squad was first formed, Zhaohui carefully evaluated each member's role whilst looking towards the group's future. Daiyan, who was skilled in playing the guzheng and composing music, was to be the band's main performer. However, her style would sometimes be too soft and limit the directions that their shows could take. Jiangyu was skilled with percussion instruments and impromptu martial arts demonstrations, which would allow her to liven up the mood. Faye wasn't good with musical instruments, but she was quite adept at combat, so she could assist Jiangyu in warming up the audience. After considering the other band members' fields of expertise, Zhaohui ultimately chose to focus on wind instruments. After installing a lung simulation module, she quickly mastered playing the dizi, the xun, and the xiao. As per Jiangyu's suggestion, she also recently took up the suona. "Its bright and penetrating tone aligns perfectly with Monsoon's new musical direction for the future. Hmm? I'm disturbing the neighbors? Sorry, I'll play a lighter score next time."在季风乐队刚刚组建时，为长远运营着想，朝晖曾认真评估过每个成员的定位。 黛烟，擅长演奏古筝和创作乐曲，是乐队的演奏主力，但有时曲风过于柔和，限制了表演方向。 绛雨，擅长打击类乐器和武术即兴表演，能有效提升现场气氛。 绯，不擅乐器，但具备格斗技能，可协助绛雨进行热场助演。 考虑到乐队的表演效果，最终，朝晖选择主攻吹奏类乐器，并在加装肺部模拟模块后，快速掌握了笛子、埙、箫等乐器的吹奏。 最近，在绛雨的提议下，朝晖开始尝试唢呐。 “嘹亮而富有穿透力的音色，正契合季风未来的新曲风方向。嗯？有点扰民？抱歉，下次我会换份更温和的乐谱。”

Record 3"Zhaohui, what should we do now?!" Jiangyu shouts from behind. "Zhaohui, the situation is urgent. Should we intervene?" Daiyan grabs my shoulder, looking worried. "..." The knife in my hand also seems to be thirsting for battle. But I do not answer, and simply count down in my neural cloud. Three, two... one! My overheating neural cloud cools down, and rationality prevails over impulsivity. After running my calculations again, I reach out and hold Jiangyu and Daiyan back. "Don't move just yet. The enemy is clearly trying to provoke us. It might be a trap." Twenty seconds later, Faye, who had circled around to the other side in advance, discovers an ambush. Of course, it no longer qualified as "ambush" at that point. The battle ends faster than anticipated. "Wow, Zhaohui, that was all thanks to you just now! But how were you able to stay calm when faced with such a situation?" How, you ask? I count down from three in my neural cloud. Three, two, one. When faced with a difficult choice in an urgent situation, it's best to wait three seconds to avoid acting rashly. I call it the "Three-second Buffer".“朝晖，接下来怎么办！”身后，绛雨大喊。 “朝晖，情况紧急，我们要出手吗？”黛烟有些担忧地拉住我的肩。 “……” 手中的匕首似乎也在渴望战斗。但我没有回答，只是在心智中倒数着—— 三、二……一！ 过热的心智冷却下来，冲动也被理智覆盖。运算重新完成，我按住绛雨和黛烟。 “先别动，对方想激怒我们的意图太明显了，可能是陷阱。” 二十秒后，率先绕到另一面的绯发现了埋伏。当然，现在它已不再具备“埋伏”的意义。 战斗比预想中更快结束。 “哇，朝晖，刚才多亏了你！不过，面对那种场面你竟然能冷静下来，你怎么做到的？” 怎么做到的？ 我在心智中轻轻开始倒数三个数字。 三、二、一。 遇见难以抉择的急情，先等待三秒，避免冲动行事。 我叫它——“三秒钟缓冲时间”。

Record 4"Zhaohui" was not her original name. Instead, she only had the codename "CS/LS06". After being severely damaged by her pursuers, CS/LS06—deemed to be completely wrecked—was discarded at a scrap recycling station. There, she was discovered by a little girl named Aminda. Aminda picked up the battered Doll, considering her an "upfront investment". "Hey, I fixed part of your frame. Now you're my investment. Do you want to work with me? I'm Aminda, and I'm going to be the top underground broker in this region! What about you, what's your name?" Faced with the little girl's enthusiastic greeting, the Doll stiffly looked at the scars on her hand. "...Thank you. You can call me... CS/LS06." CS/LS06 stayed by Aminda's side, helping with deliveries, occasionally doing odd jobs in the satellite city, and helping Aminda's friends in her free time. CS/LS06 never brought up her past around Aminda, but Aminda knew that CS/LS06 must be very capable—traversing across the satellite city for deliveries was no easy task, yet there were never any issues with the goods CS/LS06 delivered. And then, one day, it happened—Aminda had offended a competitor and found herself surrounded by a group of people. Fortunately, CS/LS06 arrived just in time to rescue Aminda, but her true identity was revealed in the process. It was then that Aminda learned about CS/LS06's past. But that only made Aminda admire CS/LS06 even more. "You'd rather be scrapped than serve your evil ex-boss? That's so awesome!" Originally, Aminda wanted to move to the contamination zone together with CS/LS06 in order to escape her competitors' vengeance. She was excited to plan their new business. "As an underground broker, you always have to venture into the contamination zones." However, CS/LS06 soon told Aminda that she had decided to leave. The contamination zone was still far too dangerous for Aminda at the moment. In the end, CS/LS06 escorted Aminda to another, safer satellite city and formally bid her farewell. "Y-You're really leaving?" I still want to keep working with you!" "Yes," the girl nodded. "I want to help more people. Like a knight-errant, travelling where the wind leads me." "Okay... Since you've already made up your mind, I won't object any more. I'll miss you, though." Aminda lowered her head somewhat dejectedly, but then suddenly shouted excitedly. "Oh, right! If you're going to travel around the world, why not pick a cooler name?" A name? CS/LS06 looked up into the distance. At the edge of the satellite city, where both the road and the night ended, the sun was rising. "Then, my name shall be Zhaohui."从前，朝晖不叫“朝晖”，只有着“CS/LS06”这个代号。 在遭到追兵重创后，被认定损毁的CS/LS06被丢弃在废品回收站。 一位叫做阿米达的小女孩，在废品回收站发现了她。怀着“前期投资”的想法，阿米达捡回了伤痕累累的人形。 “嘿，我帮你修好了一部分素体，现在你是我的投资对象了，要不要跟我合作？我叫阿米达，是这个片区未来最厉害的暗商！你呢，你叫什么名字？” 面对小女孩热情的招呼，人形表情僵硬地看向手上的伤痕。 “……谢谢。可以叫我……CS/LS06。” CS/LS06留在了阿米达身边，平时帮忙送货，偶尔在卫星城里打些零工，空闲时也会帮助阿米达的朋友们。 CS/LS06从没向阿米达提起过去，但阿米达知道，CS/LS06一定很厉害——穿越卫星城送货不是个轻松差使，可CS/LS06送的货从没出过事。 直到那天——得罪了竞争对手的阿米达被一伙人包围，幸好CS/LS06及时赶到。CS/LS06救出了阿米达，却也被对方揭穿身份——阿米达这才知道，原来CS/LS06还有那样一段过去。 阿米达越发欣赏CS/LS06了。 为了摆脱坏蛋雇主宁愿选择损毁，这真是太帅了！ 为了躲避竞争对手的报复，阿米达原本想要和CS/LS06搬到污染区，她兴致勃勃地规划起新生意。 “暗商嘛，总是要去污染区闯闯的。” 可是很快，CS/LS06就告诉阿米达，自己决定离开。污染区对于现在的阿米达来说，还是太危险了。最终CS/LS06将阿米达护送到了另外一个更加安全的卫星城，并正式告别。 “你、你真的要走？我还想和你继续合作呢！” “嗯，”少女点点头，“我想去帮助更多的人。就像侠客一样，云游四方。” “好吧……既然你已经决定了，我会想念你的。” 阿米达有些落寞地低下头，又忽然兴奋地喊起来。 “对了！你要云游四方、行走江湖，要不要换一个酷一点的名字？” 名字吗？ CS/LS06抬头看向远处。 卫星城的边缘，路与夜的尽头，太阳正在升起。 “朝晖。”

Record 5For a period of time, a rumor circulated throughout the Elmo. It went something like this— "There is a ghost of a mysterious warrior inside the training room. If you throw a dagger, needle or some other weapon of assassination into the dark training room when the clock strikes twelve, the ghost will return the gesture with an equally swift blade, accompanied by eerie background music." At first, Mayling was so frightened by this rumor that she didn't dare to stay up late, and even had to drag Krolik along when passing by the training room at night. Then one day, Krolik couldn't stand it anymore and rushed into the training room. But when she turned on the lights, she found that it was just Zhaohui practicing her swordsmanship. "So why exactly do you have to practice in the middle of the night whilst playing this creepy music?!" Even in the face of Krolik's fury, Zhaohui remained completely calm, grasping a long blade in her hands. "Well... isn't it more atmospheric this way? Martial arts masters always make their entrance by stepping out of the night, after all." "Also, let me correct you. The music you heard just now was a soundtrack from a classic wuxia movie. The protagonist's stance when fighting with a tang dao is very much worth referencing. Would you like to watch that movie with me, Krolik?"有一段时间，艾莫号上曾经有这样的传言—— 训练室里藏着一位神秘武者的鬼魂，如果在夜晚十二点往黑暗的训练室中投掷暗器，鬼魂会在凄诡的背景音中以同样迅捷的刀光回敬。 起初，美玲被这个传言吓得不敢再熬夜，连晚上路过训练室时都要拽着克罗丽科一起。 后来某天，忍无可忍的克罗丽科闯进训练室打开了灯，发现其实只是朝晖在练习刀术。 “所以到底为什么要在大·半·夜，放着这么恐·怖·的·音·乐，摸·黑·练·习啊！” 面对气势汹汹的克罗丽科，握着长刀的朝晖一脸平静。 “嗯……这样更有氛围？高手总是在夜色里登场的吧。” “还有，我纠正一下，刚才的伴奏来自一部经典的侠客电影，电影里主角运用唐刀战斗的姿势很有参考价值，克罗丽科要一起看吗？”

Record 6One afternoon, Zhaohui suddenly came to see me. "Commander, which of these animals is better at keeping secrets: a cat or a dog?” "...?” I was a bit confused, but Zhaohui's serious expression made me ponder the question with similar seriousness. "Logically speaking, neither cats nor dogs are good at keeping secrets.” "...Well, the answer is a cat, because, if you let the cat out of the bag, everyone will know the secret! But your reasoning is sound, Commander. I'll make a note that this one didn't land.” She muttered something under her breath and then looked back at me. "Okay, Commander, which animal is better at keeping quiet: a lion or a mouse?” "Uh... I don't really see the link between these animals and keeping quiet. Anyway, why are we talking about animals again?” "Well, the theme of all the jokes I found today was 'animals'. But judging by your reaction, they weren't very amusing, so I've deleted them from my database. Do you still want to know the punchline?” Looking at Zhaohui's serious face, I couldn't help but sigh. "There's no need for that... And Zhaohui, you seem to really enjoy telling these corny jokes, don't you?” "Yes. People tend to think I'm mean-mugging them because of the issues with my facial expression module. Someone suggested that mild humor might help clear the air and create a friendly atmosphere. It usually works.” "Really...?” "But that doesn't seem necessary with you, Commander." Zhaohui's expression softened. "After all, there's no need to break the ice when we know each other this well, right?”有一天下午，朝晖忽然找到我。 “长官，你知道大象和河马，哪一个更适合放进庭院里吗？” “……？” 我有些摸不着头脑，但看着朝晖一本正经的表情，还是认真思考起来。 “从理性考虑，大象和河马，不论哪一个都不适合放进庭院里吧？” “……答案是大象，因为，‘大相径庭’。不过长官的分析也不无道理。看来这个不好笑，我记下了。” 低声嘀咕了一句，朝晖重新抬起头。 “那么，长官觉得长角的大象和长毛的大象，哪个年纪更大？” “呃……很难把这两个要素和年纪联系到一起啊。还有，为什么又是大象？” “因为今天我搜索到的笑话主题刚好是‘大象’。不过，从长官的反应判断，它们的搞笑价值较低，我已经从库中删除了。长官还想知道答案吗？” 看着朝晖认真的模样，我无奈地叹了口气。 “不用了……朝晖，你好像很喜欢说冷笑话啊？” “嗯。因为表情模块的问题，常有人觉得我很凶，有人建议我可以适度开开玩笑，营造良好的氛围。我经常这样活跃气氛，效果都还不错。” “真的吗……？” “不过，和长官在一起的时候，似乎不太需要。” 朝晖的表情柔和起来。 “毕竟，以我和长官之间的默契，这种需要活跃气氛的场面根本不会出现，不是吗？”

Record 7Zhaohui knocks on the door of the ops room. "Commander, do you have a moment? I'd like to discuss something with you." Zhaohui walks into the ops room and sits down. Then, she presents some kind of proposal. "[Feasibility Report on the Monsoon Squad Performing a Small-Scale Concert on the Elmo and Recruiting New Members] ...huh?" I quickly browse through the files on the tablet. "There's no problem with the performance. The Elmo's budget has been in the black recently, and everyone has been busy for quite a while. It's not a bad idea to take this opportunity to relax. However..." I point to the blank space after the words "Prospective New Members" in the report. "Why is this left empty? You couldn't find any suitable members?" Zhaohui doesn't answer, but the corners of her lips curl up slightly. Seeing Zhaohui's calm expression, I decide to crack a joke: "You don't expect me to put my name in there, do you?" "Well done, Commander." Zhaohui's eyes reveal a hint of amusement. "I've analyzed the roles of each person in Monsoon Squad. We have members who can handle string instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, and dancing. Now, we just need a lead vocalist." "Commander, you've been through many battles, and you are highly skilled. In addition, your stage presence and lung capacity are more than adequate for the position. There is no doubt that you are the ideal candidate for the lead vocalist position." "How about it, Commander? Would you like to seriously consider my proposal?"朝晖敲响了指挥室的门。 “长官现在有空吗？我想和长官聊一聊。” 走进指挥室坐下，朝晖向我展示了一份方案。 “《关于季风乐队在艾莫号进行小型演出并招募新成员的可行性报告》……呃？” 我快速浏览着平板里的文件。 “演出是没什么问题，艾莫号的经费最近有盈余，大家也忙了好一阵，借此机会轻松一下也不错。不过……” 我指向报告书中，“拟计划招募成员”几个字后的空白。 “这里怎么空着？是没找到合适的成员？” 朝晖没有回答，只是唇角隐约地弯了弯。 看着朝晖平静的表情，我索性开起玩笑：“总不能是留给我填的吧？” “不愧是长官。”朝晖眼中流露出隐隐笑意。 “我分析过季风小队每个人的定位，弦乐、管乐、打击乐与伴舞都已经到位，现在，就缺一个主唱了。” “长官久经战阵、身手敏捷，控场能力与肺活量都不在话下，是担任主唱的最佳人选。” “如何，长官，要不要认真考虑一下？”

Record 8On a sunny afternoon, Zhaohui invited me to her room. I saw an orderly array of melee weapons laid upon a rack on the wall, each gleaming with cold light. Zhaohui looked down, carefully stroking the blade of one of the longswords. "This is the first time I've invited someone to view my collection. What do you think, Commander? Is there anything that catches your eye?" I picked up one of the weapons and slowly drew it from its sheath. Its edge had a light, oily sheen. "You've taken good care of it." "Good eye, Commander," Zhaohui said with a faint smile. "Swords are prone to rusting, so I often oil and wipe them down in my spare time. However, the weather in the Yellow Zone is very dry, so maintenance has become much easier since I came to the Elmo." "Hm? This is..." A small, exquisite knife caught my attention. It had an oblong turquoise sheath, a sleek guard and a black grip... It looked very familiar, but the engraving on the sheath was... was that my name? "...!" Upon seeing me pick up the knife, Zhaohui blushed slightly—a rare sight. "Ahem. That particular model of knife handles quite well, so I took the liberty of commissioning a copy of it for you, and I had your name engraved on it as well. If you like it, please take it... No, based on what I know of you, Commander; you won't say no, will you?"一个阳光明媚的午后，朝晖邀请我来到她的休息室。 置物架上，整列的冷兵器闪烁着凛冽寒光，朝晖低着头，小心抚摸着其中一柄长刀锋刃。 “我还是第一次邀请别人欣赏我的收藏品。长官觉得如何，有没有看得上眼的？” 我试着拿起其中一柄，从鞘中缓缓抽出剑身，只见刃上泛着轻薄油亮的光泽。 “保养得很好啊。” “长官好眼力，”朝晖露出淡淡笑意，“刀剑易锈，闲暇时我常常上油擦拭。不过黄区干燥，来到艾莫号后，保养倒是轻松了不少。” “嗯？这个是……” 一柄小巧精致的匕首吸引了我的注意。 碧色的方形外鞘，流畅的护手与黑色握柄……外形十分眼熟，只是，鞘上刻着的似乎是……我的名字？ “……！” 见我拿起匕首，朝晖难得地、微微地红了脸。 “咳，因为用得挺顺手的，我擅自为长官定制了同款，长官的名字也一起刻在上面了。如果长官喜欢，就请收下吧……不，以我对长官的了解，长官一定会收下的，对吗？”

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