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Their Respective Positions
逃离赛博格
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Their Respective Positions 各自的立场
Read this chapter with voices →(After 404 Combat Team A's arrival at the Elmo, word about the loosening of the Agreement naturally reaches members of Combat Team B.)（在404第一作战小队登录艾莫号后，协议松动的消息自然流进了2队成员的耳朵里。）
(With Klukai's permission, 404 Combat Team B, being led by Vector, also successfully rendezvous with the Elmo.)（可露凯的默许下，以维克托为首的404第二作战小队也成功与艾莫号汇合。）
(And just like that, H.I.D.E. 404, while still operating as an independent entity, will utilize the Elmo as a long-term base.)（就这样，保持着独立运作的H.I.D.E. 404将艾莫号作为了自己的一个长期据点。）
(Having just completed some combat simulation training, the members of Combat Team B return to the terminal. The progress bar on the monitor is at 100%, and dense rows of data and statistical charts start scrolling down.)（结束模拟作战的2队成员来到操控区域， 屏幕上进度条读取显示百分之百，密密麻麻的数据和统计图表如俄罗斯方块般滚动落下。）
(Vector stares at the final combat evaluation score with a slight frown.)（维克托看着末尾作战评估的分数，眉头微蹙。）
WelrodYou don't look very happy despite the decent score.你看起来面色不佳，但这个分数相当体面吧？
Vector...……
WelrodCandidness is the key to effective communication among teammates. So tell me, why are you dissatisfied with the score?直言不讳才是队友间最有效率的交流之道。 说吧，你对分数不满的原因是？
Vector...It's not about the score.……不是分数的问题。
VectorWelrod, you didn't follow the operation plan we agreed upon beforehand.维尔德，你没有按照我们预先制定的作战计划行动。
WelrodA good plan should be flexible enough to withstand change. As the mastermind behind the plan, I am well aware of this. But since you find it necessary, I don't mind doing a full debrief and review.优秀的计划势必要经受得住变化，身为计划制定者的我，深谙这一道理。 但既然你有需要，我不介意进行复盘。
WelrodThe original plan was to immobilize the enemies with a stun grenade after breaking through the door. Ruchey and I would then lay down suppressive fire from the front, while you and Harpsy would circle around and rescue the hostages. Yes, that's about right.原计划是破门之后使用强光爆震弹封锁敌人行动，我和乌琪正面火力压制，你和哈卜茜绕后接近、解救人质。嗯，我应该没有说错。
VectorYou are correct... and you did your part.没有……这方面你的确履行了自己的职责。
VectorBut your unexpected action affected the whole situation.但你突如其来的举动，也影响了战局。
(Welrod raises an eyebrow in acknowledgment.)（维尔德了然地挑了挑眉。）
WelrodIndeed. I decided to deviate from the plan to eliminate a certain unit.不错，为了淘汰某个单位，我临时改变了行动计划。
WelrodI don't know why there was a chandelier in the lab, but I bet the interior designer who put it there would be glad to know that their fancy light fixture was the key to our victory.虽然不知道为什么实验室里会出现水晶灯，但那架水晶灯的设计者，一定会感激我，让他制造出来的花架子成为确定胜局的关键。
Vector...If there were designers on Level II, that is.……如果二级平层也存在设计者的话。
VectorHas it occurred to you that actively altering the environment could put us at a disadvantage?你有没有想过，主动改变环境对我们是不利的。
WelrodI think you should make it clear what exactly you're getting at to avoid any misunderstanding.我觉得，为了避免误会，你应该说得更清楚一些。
VectorIn other words... scattering glass everywhere wasn't exactly conducive to our subsequent actions or withdrawal.换句话就是……玻璃碎片散得到处都是，不太好进一步行动或撤退。
WelrodShards of broken glass do no damage to Doll frames.区区玻璃碎片可无法损坏人形的素体。
VectorYes, but they do harm the hostages.损坏的不是我们，是人质。
WelrodPardon?啊？
(Welrod is confused for a moment.)（维尔德一时之间没反应过来。）
VectorWe have no medical Dolls on our team. If a hostage gets injured and infected under such circumstances, we wouldn't have been able to fully complete our mis—我们是没有配备医疗人形的小队，如果人质在那样的环境下受伤感染，对任务的完成度也会有影响——
WelrodYou seem to have overlooked a very important detail—our hostages were simulated.也许你忽略了一件重要的事情，我们的人质，是虚拟的。
VectorYou're right, but when we're in the real world, our standpoints would be completely reversed. If we don't consider the hostages, we would be the ones who'd end up in a recycling plant. Though I suppose the pain wouldn't last long...你说得对，但进入现实世界，我们双方的价值就会彻底逆转。 不考虑人质，进入“回收站”的恐怕就是我们了，虽然痛苦也只是理所当然的一瞬间吧……
VectorNo matter how many points we score on Level II, we would just be T-Dolls whose lives are ruined by "video games"... (Sigh) To be fair, that would be quite fitting for me.二级平层拿了再多分数，也只会被评价为被“电子游戏”耽误了一生的战术人形……唉，真是符合我的无意义感。
VectorAlso, you really should have notified us before making such a drastic move. If you look at the replay, Ruchey clearly wasn't aware of your intentions, and so she couldn't coordinate with you despite being right next to you. Even if we suck, we should all suck together...另外，这么大的动作你也应该提前知会一声，你看回放，在你旁边的乌琪明显没能意识到你的行动规划，也就配合不了你。大家就算烂，也烂在一起好些吧……
WelrodThe battlefield is ever-changing. Opportunities wait for no one—surely you know that as well.战场千变万化，机会不等人，你也知道。
WelrodYou can't deny the fact that by dropping the chandelier on the enemies, I greatly reduced the threat they posed as well as the time it took to mount the rescue, thus increasing the hostages' chances of survival. Even in the real world, loitering at the scene would be more dangerous for the hostages than getting cut by shards of glass.我想你不会否认，我让敌人的威胁随着水晶灯一起坠落，大大缩短了救援时间，增加了人质的生还几率这件事——即使在现实世界，人质长时间滞留现场比被玻璃划伤更危险。
VectorBut if the chandelier had been rigged with a bomb or grenade, things would have turned out very differently—但如果水晶灯上有炸弹或手雷，情况就不一样了——
WelrodSo what do you want me to do? Apologize for something that didn't happen but could've happened in your pathetic delusional paranoia?所以你希望怎样呢？让我为了从未发生的事情，为了你那可怜的被害妄想而道歉吗？
WelrodFocus on the results, Vector, like a normal Doll would.看看结果吧，维克托，就像个正常的人形一样。
(Sensing the tension in the air, Harpsy wrings her hands nervously.)（察觉到空气中火药味的哈卜茜紧张地绞起了手指。）
(Ruchey looks back and forth between her teammates and is just about to say something—)（乌琪为难地来回看着，刚想说点什么——）
(Knock, knock!)（咚咚！）
(A knock on the glass interrupts the confrontation. The Dolls all look toward the sound.)（敲击玻璃的声音打断了这场对峙，众人朝声源处看去。）
Vector...Commander?……长官？
(The door slides open with a soft whoosh. I retract my gaze from the screen in the training room and direct my attention to Vector, who has jogged up to me.)（耳边传来了门滑动的声音，我将视线从训练室中的屏幕上，转移到了小跑至我面前的维克托身上。）
VectorWhat is it, Commander? Are you here to supervise our training...?长官，怎么了？来监督训练的吗……
CommanderNo, I came to talk to you. Still, isn't this score a bit low for you guys?不是，是有事找你，不过，以你们的实力来说，这个分数还是偏低了。
(Following my gaze, Vector glances at the data shown on the screen through the glass.)（维克托顺着我的目光，隔着玻璃看了一眼屏幕上的数据。）
VectorYeah... I didn't handle the problem very well.嗯……是我没有处理好。
VectorWe have very different habits and ways of thinking; the adjustment process is proving a little challenging...我们的习惯和思维方式都不同，磨合起来还是有点难度……
CommanderI don't know if you've noticed... but rather than adjusting to each other, that sounded more like a full-blown argument to me.可能维克托没有注意到。比起磨合，你们刚刚更像是在争吵。
Vector...You heard it all then?……长官都听到了？
CommanderJust a part of it, but things were getting pretty heated, haha.听到了一些，你们的争论还挺激烈的，哈哈。
CommanderThe way I see it, you do work well as a team, but maybe things may go more smoothly if you communicate in some other way?以我个人的见解，你们的团队意识是有的，改变一下沟通的方式，也许能事半功倍？
Vector...Klukai said as much. She told me to find an effective way of communicating with my teammates.……可露凯也是这样说的，让我寻找与队员们有效沟通的方式。
VectorBut... arguing is also a way of communicating, no?但……争辩也是沟通的一种方式吧？
VectorIt may be a bit harsh, but through an argument, we can all efficiently state our own needs and deepen our understanding of each other... Besides, Welrod's cutting remarks also serve as a regular reminder that this position of leadership just fell out of the sky for me and that I have yet to prove myself worthy of it...虽然有些粗暴，但能快速暴露各自的需求，加深对彼此的理解……而且，维尔德的尖锐言语也经常能提醒我这个白捡的队长真正的归宿是在哪里……
CommanderWelrod... The change in the way she speaks was a bit dramatic, but I'm sure she didn't mean it that way. I do wonder what she has gone through. Her tongue is much sharper than it used to be.维尔德……虽然说话风格变化有点大，但她肯定没有这个意思。 也不知道这家伙经历了什么，说话变得这么尖酸了。
VectorIt still beats my constant self-pity. At least... she worked on becoming more persuasive.那也好过我这一成不变的自怨自艾吧。至少……她让自己的说服力提升了。
CommanderYou see, on top of reaching an understanding, you also need to reach a consensus. You must also get Welrod to trust your concern and judgment if you value cooperation.所以你看，除了理解还要达成共识，你也要让维尔德信任你的担忧和判断才行，这也包括你对流程以及协作的重视。
CommanderBut right now, both you and Welrod are still standing your ground and trying to force each other to accept your respective views.可是现在，不管是你还是维尔德，都只是站在个人的立场上，试图强行让对方接受自己的观点而已。
Vector...……
(I hesitate as I gaze at Vector, who is now deep in thought.)（看着陷入沉思的维克托，我稍微有点犹豫。）
(Vector was appointed as the leader of 404 Combat Team B by Klukai. It's clear to me that the biggest challenge that stands in her way of being a good team leader has nothing to do with her combat performance or battlefield awareness. The problem is with her "personality" and "style".)（维克托被可露凯任命为404第二作战队的队长，我很清楚，她想要胜任这份工作的最大挑战，完全不在作战性能或是战场意识上，而是在于她的“性格”和“风格”。）
(She fully acknowledges the problem, but that's all she does—she acknowledges it, and seems perfectly content to resign herself to it.)（她自己全盘接受了这一点，但确实只是“接受”了而已——听之任之，顺其自然。）
(I suppose deep down, even Vector herself doesn't believe that she is up to the task... Klukai may give her some pointers, but she isn't really the type to give any encouragement.)（恐怕在维克托心底也并不完全认可自己能够承担这项工作吧……可露凯虽然会指点她一些方法，但恐怕很难给予正常的鼓励。）
CommanderSorry, that might have been a bit harsh. Since you're the team leader, I'm sure you have your own way of managing your team.抱歉，我说得是不是有点太过了？ 维克托既然是队长，对于管理团队肯定也有自己的理解。
CommanderRight, back to the subject—have you seen the message that Klukai sent you?好了，我们说回正题吧，可露凯发给你的邮件看到了吗？
(Vector pulls out her communicator immediately. There is an unread message.)（维克托连忙掏出通讯终端，上面显示有一封未读邮件。）
VectorMechty's Training Plan? What...“米什缇训练方案”？这是……
CommanderI will be out on a mission with Klukai. Andoris and Belka are also coming with us. Mechty's frame is still under calibration, so we'll leave her behind on the Elmo for now.我等下要带着可露凯出任务，安朵丝和比悠卡也会一起去。米什缇的素体还没有调整完毕，所以暂时留在艾莫号上。
CommanderHowever... Klukai has put together a training program for Mechty because she's worried that Mechty is going to sleep the whole time we're away and completely neglect her essential data calibration.不过……可露凯给米什缇留了训练任务。因为她担心米什缇会从我们出任务开始一直睡到出任务归来，完全放弃必要的数据调整。
CommanderShe said you never replied to the message she had sent you, but she's busy preparing for the mission, so I came to follow up on that for her.她说给你发了邮件没回，这会儿她又在做出任务的准备，所以我过来帮她转达一下。
VectorYou... want me to supervise Mechty's training?你们……想让我监督她训练？
CommanderThat's right. I believe Klukai would like Combat Team B to bring her along for your training as well.没错，看可露凯的意思是，除了她自己的训练外，2队模拟作战的时候也可以带上她。
CommanderDon't go easy on her. Not even in a 4v1 or a relay fight.不管是4打1还是车轮战都不用手下留情。
Vector4v1 would be a bit too...4打1也太……
CommanderI've included all the things to note and precautions to take here. In any case, just make sure her head isn't always attached to her pillow.其他的注意事项和应对策略我也都写在里边了。 总之就是别让她老是挂在枕头上。
Vector...Fine. I hope Mechty won't find the fight against me too underwhelming...……行吧。希望和我对战不要耽误了米什缇就行……
(Vector's pessimism is a bit of a headache, but since I'm set to depart, I'll leave it till after I come back...)（维克托的这种消极让我有点头疼，但出发在即，还是晚些回来再说吧……）
CommanderBasically, Klukai wants you to take over as Mechty's leader while she's away.我想，可露凯的意思就是，这段时间内，你就是米什缇的队长。
CommanderSo don't hold back and be as strict as you want with her, Vector.所以你可以不用顾忌地严格一点，维克托。
Vector...I'll do my best, but only if I can even wake Mechty and get her to attend her training...……我尽量，前提是真能叫醒米什缇让她训练的话……
(After returning to the training room, Vector informs her teammates of the arrangement made by the Commander and Klukai.)（回到训练室，维克托将指挥官和可露凯的交代告诉了队员们。）
WelrodOh? Looks like our great team leader has switched careers and become a nanny?哦？看来我们伟大的队长要转行当保姆了？
(Vector ignores Welrod, who is still hung up on the argument they were having.)（维克托没有理会还沉浸在刚刚的争执中的维尔德。）
VectorLet's call it a day.今天先到这里吧。
VectorSubmit your reports before six. I'll read through them after I finish supervising Mechty's combat simulation for today.大家六点前把报告提交上来，等我监督米什缇完成今天的模拟作战训练后看。
HarpsyUm...那个……
(Harpsy speaks up a bit timidly from her corner.)（窝在角落里的哈卜茜开口了，看上去有些局促不安。）
VectorHm? What is it?嗯？怎么了？
HarpsyActually... M-may I supervise Mechty's training?其实……能、能让我来监督米什缇吗？
RucheyEhhh? You're actually volunteering for a mission, Harpsy?欸——难得哈卜茜这么主动地揽下任务啊。
HarpsyNo... I was going to... supervise Mechty's training to begin with. As a favor for Dier.不是的……我本来……就要监督米什缇训练，是德尔拜托我的。
RucheyWhy?为什么呀？
HarpsyBecause... the EW tactical module she is using to debug her data was specially developed by Dier at Klukai's request... I also participated in the development of the module.因为……她调试数据要用的那套电子战战术模组是之前德尔应可露凯的要求专门开发的…… 开发的时候，我也有参与。
HarpsySince Dier has disembarked and returned to the safe zone... he asked me to monitor the operation of the module...因为德尔在沿途下车回安全区了……所以他拜托我监测模组运行的情况……
WelrodAn advanced tactical module? Sounds pretty interesting.高难度战术模组？听上去倒是有点意思。
HarpsyNot really... It's all rather boring...不不……很无聊的……
HarpsySo... you know... Since I'm... supposed to be doing it, please let me...所以……就是……反正……都要监督，那让我来就好了……
VectorI understand.我明白了。
VectorHowever, since Klukai has assigned the mission to me, I must be present. Harpsy, you're staying with me.不过，既然是可露凯交给我的任务，我就必须在场。 哈卜茜，你和我一起留在训练室。
(Harpsy's face freezes a little comically as she struggles to respond.)（哈卜茜欲言又止的表情僵在脸上，看上去有些滑稽。）
HarpsyUh... O-okay.呜……好、好吧。
WelrodI'm staying too.我也要留下来。
HarpsyHuh? W-why are you also staying, Welrod?欸、怎、怎么连维尔德也？
WelrodI would love to see for myself what kind of advanced training Team A undergoes. Problem?1队特供的高难度训练，即使是我也想要好好见识一番。 有问题吗？
HarpsyN-no... Ugh...没、没有……呜……
HarpsyIf Welrod is also here... then it's all over...维尔德也在的话……彻底完了……
RucheyIn that case... Vivi, count me in as well~既然如此……Vivi！我也要留下来~
Vector...I'm sure you have better things to do.……你们又不是没有事情做。
RucheyHeheh, I want to spend more time with you, Vivi! Pleeeease~嘻嘻，我也是想和Vivi多待一会儿嘛！拜托拜托~
(Staring into Ruchey's expectant eyes, Vector lets out a sigh.)（看着饱含期待地盯着自己的眼睛，维克托叹了一口气。）
VectorSuit yourselves... Just make sure you submit your reports by six.随便你们吧……六点之前把报告交上来就行。
Game Time 游戏时间
Read this chapter with voices →(Mechty feels a light shove on her arm. Her auditory module, which has been inactive while in sleep mode, activates instantly.)（手臂上传来了轻微的推力，原本在休眠模式下处于关闭状态的听觉模块被瞬间唤醒。）
??Wake up.醒醒。
MechtyThat doesn't sound like Klukai... The shove also felt a lot less violent than usual...不是可露凯的声音……动作也没有那么野蛮……
MechtyHm... In that case, I'll just... Zzzzzzz...唔……那我……Zzzzzz……
??If you don't get up this instant, I'll confiscate all the manga on the floor, you hear?你再不起来的话，我就把地上的漫画全部拿走了？
MechtyZzz...!Zzz……！
MechtyNo, no, nooooo! That's an out-of-print collectible edition of "Doll x Family" signed by the manga artist! It's super expensive!不不不——不可以！这套《人形过家家》可是有原作老师签绘的绝版收藏品！超贵的！
(Mechty performs a spectacular kip-up from the beanbag sofa. She relaxes visibly once she sees who it is.)（陷在懒人沙发中的米什缇表演了一个鲤鱼打挺，在看清来者之后随即放松下来。）
MechtyOh, it's you, Vector...什么呀，原来是维克托……
MechtyHere, I invite you to appraise this bean bag sofa together with me. I spent a fortune on it—it's much comfier than the couch in the lounge.来来来，我诚邀你一起进行懒人沙发鉴赏，我斥巨资买的这个懒人沙发可比休息区那个舒服多了。
MechtyYou see, the moment you lie down... Zzz...你看，只要这样躺下……Zzzz……
Vector...As much as I want to join you, this isn't the time.……虽然我很想加入你，但现在不是时候。
(Mechty is utterly deaf to what Vector is saying, as if she's just flipped a switch.)（米什缇如关机了一般充耳不闻。）
VectorI really didn't want it to come to this, but according to the guide that Klukai has left behind, this would be the most effective thing to do—我也不想这样，但根据可露凯留下的指南来看，这样最有效——
(With a helpless sigh, Vector grasps Mechty by the arms, lifts her up, and shakes her back and forth with great force.)（维克托无奈地叹了一口气，伸手钳住她的双臂把她提了起来，用力摇晃了几下。）
MechtyAck... H-hold on! Something will come loose at this rate!呜哇……等、等下，要散架了！
MechtyAlright, alright! I'm getting up! ...What the heck... You're starting to act more and more like Klukai... What happened? Aren't we supposed to be best friends of the Bean Bag Club...?好了好了，我起来了……干嘛呀……维克托行动上越来越像可露凯……怎么会这样，我们不是懒人沙发同好会的挚友嘛……
VectorYou have seven hours to complete today's combat simulation training. If you don't complete it in time, Klukai will be notified that your training is behind schedule.今天的模拟作战训练，距离规定的完成时间还剩下7小时。到时间还不做的话，可露凯那边会显示训练延期的。
MechtyIt's fine. Klukai isn't even here. I'm sure even the training conference will be postponed...没事，可露凯现在又不在，教育大会也一起延期……
MechtyHang on, how do you know about my training program?等等，为什么你会知道我的训练计划？
VectorKlukai asked the Commander to task me with supervising your training before she left.可露凯离开之前，让长官来叮嘱我要好好监督你训练。
Vector...Even though I don't really think someone like me is in any position to "supervise" others.……虽然我不觉得我这样的人有资格“监督”别人。
MechtyOh, c'mon! She actually recruited a snitch? She even kicked up such a big fuss and got the Commander involved...?可恶啊，出任务就出任务，居然还留了眼线在这里，而且还大张旗鼓地让指挥官也知道了……
MechtyWait, don't tell me she's also given you the switch that determines my fate!等下，她不会还把掌握我命运的开关留给你了吧？
VectorWhat switch?什么开关？
MechtyOh, nothing...哦哦，没什么……
MechtyCome now, Vector. Don't take everything so seriously! Remember the first tenet of our Bean Bag Club? "Never do anything now that can be put off until the last minute."好了啦维克托，别那么较真嘛，还记得我们同好会的第一信条就是“能拖到最后一刻做的事，绝不现在做”吗？
MechtySeven hours is a really long time, you see...7个小时可是很长的一段时间哦……
Vector...I don't remember joining any club.……我可不记得我有加入过什么同好会。
VectorGet up. Klukai didn't mention it in her message, but I'm guessing I will be held responsible if you don't complete your training in time...起来吧，虽然可露凯在邮件里没有明说，但我估计，如果没有按时完成，她也会追究我的责任……
(Seeing that she can't weasel her way out of this, Mechty slides off her bean bag sofa reluctantly.)（见没有办法蒙混过关，米什缇只好不情不愿地滑下懒人沙发。）
MechtyTrying to guilt-trip me now... Dammit... Klukai is becoming more and more like Leva...居然用了连坐法……可恶呀……可露凯也越来越像莱娅了……
RucheyOh, Mechty! Morning~!啊，米什缇，早上好啊~！
WelrodIsn't it almost afternoon? You guys on Team A sure are laid-back.这都快下午了吧？1队的家伙还真是悠闲。
(Mechty looks around the training room wordlessly and turns toward Vector.)（米什缇无语地扫视了一下训练室，转过头来看着维克托。）
MechtySo just how little does Klukai trust me to have arranged such an over-the-top surveillance team for me...所以，可露凯安排了这么隆重的监视阵容，到底是有多不信任我……
VectorMaybe the two of us are the ones she doesn't trust...可能不可信的是我们两个……
VectorWhatever. Harpsy, make the preparations.算了，哈卜茜，准备一下。
HarpsyO-okay.好、好的。
(Harpsy links Mechty to the control terminal. She hesitates for a moment after entering Level II, but then proceeds to activate the module.)（哈卜茜将米什缇与控制台连接，在她进入二级平层的时候犹豫了一下，还是开启了模组。）
VectorTurn on the monitoring device and project her Level II onto the screen.把监控装置打开，把她在二级平层的影像投射在屏幕上。
HarpsyD-do we need to be that thorough?需要、需要这么详细吗？
VectorI believe by "supervising", Klukai meant watching her every single move like a hawk.我觉得可露凯说的监督应该是细致到她的一举一动。
VectorWhat's the matter with you today, Harpsy? Why do you seem so tense?哈卜茜，你今天怎么了？好像一直在紧张什么？
HarpsyHuh? D-do I...? I—欸？有、有吗……？我——
RucheyHm? Look, Vivi! The image on the screen looks a bit strange!咦？Vivi你快看，画面变得有些奇怪耶！
(Prompted by Ruchey's exclamation, Vector looks toward the screen.)（在乌琪的惊呼中，维克托看向屏幕。）
(It is not showing the scene of a combat simulation.)（只见屏幕中并没有出现相对应的模拟作战场景。）
(In the center of the black screen, an hourglass icon keeps rotating, and lines of text start emerging.)（黑色屏幕的中央，一个沙漏的图标在不停转动，下方正滚动出字。）
Constructing world framework...世界框架……构建中……
Formulating achievable objectives...可以达到的目标……拟定中……
Sowing tiny seeds of malice...微小的恶意……播撒中……
A happy ending...大团圆结局……
VectorWhat is this?这是什么？
(Just then, a new image appears on the screen.)（话音刚落，屏幕上有了新的画面。）
(The city from a bird's eye view is deserted. It appears desolate, dilapidated.)（鸟瞰视角下的城市荒无人烟，显得十分孤寂、破败。）
(The image lurches, then starts diving downward. A black spot on the ground grows ever larger. As the camera dives, new text appears on the screen again.)（画面晃了晃，开始往下俯冲，地面上的一个黑点不断放大，在俯冲的过程中，屏幕上又开始出字。）
The once prosperous and beautiful city fell into decline under the ravages of Invaders...昔日繁华美丽的城市在入侵者的肆虐下衰败……
As a Guardian, it is your unavoidable duty to eliminate them...肃清入侵者是作为守护者的你，义不容辞的责任……
Young one... go... and create a legend...少年啊……快去……创造神话……吧……
(The subtitles disappear. As the camera approaches the ground, it gradually becomes clear that the black spot is in fact a Doll armed with a gun.)（字幕消失，随着镜头靠近地面，黑点逐渐变成一个持枪的少女人形。）
(She is facing a horde of enemies that are ready to attack.)（她的面前，是一大群蓄势待发的敌人。）
RucheyOh! That's Mechty!啊！那是米什缇！
Game Time 游戏时间
Read this chapter with voices →(After making quick work of the enemies, Mechty holds up a big V-sign. At the same time, the words "LEVEL UP!" pop up over her head.)（解决了敌人的米什缇比了一个大大的“耶”，同时从她头上弹出了“LEVEL UP!”的文字提示。）
Vector...Harpsy, get her on comms.……哈卜茜，连接通讯。
HarpsyRight...好的……
(On the screen, Mechty jumps as she is startled by something. Then she turns around and leans in closer.)（画面中的米什缇像是被什么吓了一跳，转过头来凑近了屏幕。）
MechtyWow... So the monitoring device looks like a flying camera on Level II. It's even equipped with comms...呜哇……这个监控装置在二级平层居然是个会飞的摄像头，还有通话功能……
MechtyDisguised as a "familiar" that follows a "girl" around, hmm... A distasteful yet classic trope. Looks like you've been reading the manga I gave you, Harpsy... So I'm guessing I'll have to enter a contract soon enough, eh?装扮成“使魔”跟在“少女”身边的恶意，嗯嗯……真是经典而又卑鄙的设定。 哈卜茜，看来你确实有好好看我给你的漫画呢……所以接下来一定会在哪里签订契约对吧，哈卜茜？
VectorHarpsy?哈卜茜？
Harpsy...…………
HarpsyW... what? Y-you... I...欸……欸？你、你……我……
VectorWhat's this all about?这是怎么回事？
(Under Vector's impassive gaze, Harpsy finally stops wringing her hands and starts fiddling with the edge of her coat instead.)（在维克托平静的注视下，哈卜茜绞了很久的手指终于放下了，改为搓自己的衣摆。）
HarpsyIt's... a plugin... that introduces video game mechanics into combat simulations... The plot is generated by an advanced AI...这是……是一个插件……可以将游戏机制导入模拟战中……还增加了高智能型创作AI来生成剧情……
HarpsyIt-it makes training more fun and interesting...让、让训练变得快乐又有趣……
Vector...I don't think we will find anything fun and interesting once Klukai finds out about this.……我不认为可露凯知道后，事情还能快乐又有趣。
VectorI know you've been spending a lot of time on forums for game devs lately, but this mod wasn't your idea, was it?我知道你最近经常泡在游戏制作论坛，但是这不是你主动提出要改装的吧？
HarpsyIt-it's...这、这是……
MechtyOh, it's my idea. I asked Harpsy to whip this up.啊，是我啦。是我拜托哈卜茜做的。
MechtyDon't you find the training these days really dull? I just can't get fired up...你们不觉得现在的训练都太枯燥了吗？让人提不起兴致……
VectorBut is it really a good idea to turn combat simulations into games?但是把模拟战变成游戏真的好吗？
MechtyHumph, I've actually done my research, you know? The concept of gamification has been introduced to many jobs and business activities these days. Experimental results show that it significantly improves employees' enthusiasm and productivity.哼哼，我可是做过调查的哦？ 现在很多工作啊、商业活动啊都引入了游戏化的概念，试验结果也显示员工的积极性和工作完成度都得到了显著提高。
MechtyFor the sake of 404's training efficiency, I don't mind volunteering as the lab rat to test this out.为了404的训练效率，我也不介意自我牺牲，率先尝试一下。
VectorWhere's your proposal?提案呢？
MechtyHuh?啊？
VectorYour investigation report and analysis?还有调查报告和分析报告。
VectorIt's one thing that you didn't tell me, but you actually put it into practice before clearing it with Klukai...?没有告诉我就算了，你们连可露凯都不说就敢实际应用了吗……
MechtyWell... If I'd told that tyrant right from the start, my ingenious plan would've been nipped in the bud.这……一开始就告诉那个暴君的话，我绝妙的计划不就被扼杀在萌芽中了。
RucheyBut... training shouldn't be a game. Vivi and I have played a video game about warfare before, but it cannot really be applied to training.但是……训练本身就不该是玩耍。 我和Vivi以前也有体验过战争游戏，并不能完全适用于训练的。
WelrodSince it's for training, I'm sure Harpsy has considered the issue of applicability. To lump her in with a certain dork on Team A who only ever thinks about slacking and playing is doing her a disservice.既然是拿来训练，哈卜茜就必然考虑过适用性的问题。 把她和1队的某位只想着偷懒和玩的家伙混为一谈，未免也太小看她了。
MechtyHey... I can still hear you...喂喂……我姑且还能听到你们说话……
VectorI'm not questioning Harpsy's ability... or Mechty's.我对哈卜茜的能力没有任何异议……米什缇也没有。
VectorThe issue here is that you shouldn't have kept us in the dark about this.问题的关键在于，无论是什么理由，都不应该瞒着我们。
VectorAnything can happen in such an unstable operating environment.在不稳定的运行环境里，什么危险都有可能发生。
WelrodYou are indeed very perceptive of potential dangers in certain situations, but don't forget—this is just a game plugin.在一些情况下，你的确能点破潜在的噩运，但不要忘了，这只是一个游戏插件。
WelrodDolls don't take any damage in virtual space. Why don't you give your worst-case scenario algorithm a break?在虚拟环境里，人形也不会遭受任何损伤。暂时让你的最劣情况演算机制休息一会如何？
Vector...…………
(Harpsy gradually starts to regain her composure. She peers at Vector woefully.)（哈卜茜从惊慌失措的状态渐渐缓了过来，有些委屈地看向维克托。）
(Welrod's face appears calm, but her eyes still flicker with emotion.)（维尔德的表情平静，但眼睛里明显还有情绪。）
CommanderYou see, on top of reaching an understanding, you also need to reach a consensus. You must also get Welrod to trust your concern and judgment if you value cooperation.所以你看，除了理解还要达成共识，你也要让维尔德信任你的担忧才行。
CommanderBut right now, both you and Welrod are still standing your ground and trying to force each other to accept your respective views.可是现在，不管是你还是维尔德，都只是站在个人的立场上，试图强行让对方接受自己的观点而已。
VectorTo reach a consensus... maybe I should yield a little...?要达成共识的话……难道还是该退一步……？
MechtyUhh... Come now, let's not argue... I'll tell Klukai about this later. She'll probably tell me off, but no biggie.啊啊……好啦，别吵架…… 我之后会告诉可露凯的啦，挨顿骂的事而已。
MechtyIf I don't start playing... ahem, training, I'll get a demerit for falling behind schedule.现在如果再不开始玩……啊不，训练的话，我又要被记一个训练延期的过了。
Vector...……
(In the end, Vector lets out a soft sigh.)（最终，维克托轻轻叹了一口气。）
Vector...Fine. Carry on with your training.……我知道了，先训练吧。
VectorI doubt we'll be able to contact Klukai or the Commander any time soon.可露凯和长官估计一时半会儿也收不到消息。
MechtyAlright~好~
VectorBut I'm also taking part.不过，我要一起。
RucheyVivi?Vivi？
MechtyHuh? Well... I don't mind.欸？呃……我倒是不介意啦。
MechtyYou gave me such an earful, but you just wanna play as well, eh? Hahaha!说了半天，维克托你也想玩啊哈哈哈。
VectorNo, I'm just worried you'd run into problems that you can't solve.不，我只是怕会出现你解决不了的问题。
VectorAlso, if I don't experience it myself, I won't be able to report to Klukai on its implementation.而且如果不亲身体会一下，我没法和可露凯汇报它的实装效果。
MechtyOhh... How very serious and responsible of you.哦哦……真是认真又负责。
VectorHarpsy, log me in too.哈卜茜，把我也接入模组。
HarpsyO-okay!好、好的！
HarpsyI'll change it to two-player mode...我来调成双人模式……
Familiar Stranger 最熟悉的陌生人
Read this chapter with voices →(The overgrown weeds and cracked soil beneath Vector's feet stretch all the way to the high walls surrounding the city in the distance.)（脚下丛生的杂草和干裂的土地一直延伸向了远处城市外围的高墙。）
(Using the watch-like operating device fixed on her wrist, Vector opens the area map. On the map, the red cursors representing her and Mechty are drawing closer together.)（通过固定在手腕上的手表型操作装置，维克托打开了区域地图，地图上，代表她和米什缇的红色光标正在逐渐靠近。）
MechtyVector! Over here!维克托——这里这里！
(The wind carries Mechty's holler.)（风带来了米什缇的声音。）
(Vector studies her surroundings. Her attention is immediately drawn to a red telephone booth not far from her.)（维克托四下望望，先是被不远处的一个红色电话亭吸引了注意。）
(She then catches sight of Mechty, who is bouncing up and down right next to the phone booth, waving her arms around. Her hair is frizzy and messy, like a bunch of weeds.)（随即，她看到了在电话亭旁不停蹦跶着挥舞双手的米什缇，她的头发毛躁散乱，宛如一团成精的杂草。）
MechtyAhem, Vector the Brave, are you ready to set upon this adventure with me?咳咳，勇者维克托，你准备好与我踏上征途了吗？
Vector...I think I am?……我准备好了？
MechtyNo, you're not.不，你没有。
MechtyBut that's alright, Mechty the Great Prophet will guide your way.但没关系，伟大的先知米什缇会指引你前进的。
MechtyCome, head inside—来吧，先进去——
(Mechty points at the red phone booth.)（米什缇指了指那个红色电话亭。）
VectorWhat's this?这是什么？
MechtyYou'll find out when you get in.进去你就知道了。
(Vector is ushered into the phone booth, which looks decidedly out of place with its surroundings. Then at Mechty's insistence, she picks up the receiver and puts it against her ear.)（维克托被米什缇赶进了那个与四周环境格格不入的电话亭，并在米什缇的示意下拿起了听筒放在耳边。）
(After a soft "click", a mechanical female voice comes from the other end of the line.)（“嘀——”的一声轻响，听筒的那头传来了一个机械的女声。）
SystemSaving game... Do not disconnect...正在为您存档……请勿断开连接……
System...Saved! You are fully restored!……存档成功！状态已恢复！
(Vector hangs up and exits the phone booth. She realizes her HP bar is full again.)（维克托挂上听筒走出了电话亭，发现自己血量也已回复至满格状态。）
VectorSo it's a save point...原来是个存档点……
MechtySave points are super important. You can only level up and restore to full health at save points.存档点可是很重要的哦，升级和回复状态必须在存档点才能进行。
MechtyWhoa! How come you jumped three levels in an instant? Your level is now even higher than me, the Great Prophet...呜哇，你怎么一下子升到3级了？居然比先知我还高……
VectorI killed several ELIDs on the way.来的路上干掉了几只生骸。
MechtyHm? So you get more XP from farming ELID mobs? That shouldn't be the case...嗯？难道突突生骸获得的经验值比较高吗？不应该啊……
Vector...Are you really Mechty?……你真的是米什缇吗？
MechtyOf course I am. Why do you ask?是啊，怎么了？
VectorYour energetic demeanor and genuine effort in problem-solving are incongruent with my neural records...你现在活力四射的态度和认真思考的模样都与我心智记录不符……
MechtyI told you as much—gaming can boost enthusiasm~所以说，游戏可以提高积极性嘛~
VectorIf you were this enthusiastic in real life, Klukai wouldn't have—如果现实中你也这么积极，就不至于被可露凯——
(Whoosh!)（咻——）
(The sound of a bullet slicing through the air.)（是子弹划破空气的声音。）
VectorSniper! 11 o'clock!前方十一点钟方向，狙击手！
(The two Dolls dive to the side of the road. The next second, a bullet hole appears on the spot where they were just standing.)（二人往道路两边一滚，下一秒她们原来所在的位置就被打出了一个弹坑。）
(Vector promptly draws her submachine gun and aims it at the source of the shot, but she freezes at the sight of their attacker.)（维克托迅速掏出冲锋枪指向子弹射出的方向，却在看到来者之后愣住了。）
(The Doll standing on the slope not far away sports corkscrew twintails that are most familiar to Vector—)（不远处，那个站在土坡上的人形少女有着她最熟悉的螺旋双马尾——）
No. 90Relax, that was just a greeting.放松，这一枪只是问好。
(—But her attitude is utterly unfamiliar.)（——和最陌生的态度。）
MechtyHuh? Ruchey? W-w-why is she also in the game?咦？乌琪？ 她她她怎么也在游戏里？
VectorThat's not Ruchey.她不是乌琪。
MechtyWhat?欸？
VectorWho are you?你是谁？
No. 90Ruina Crystallis lies just ahead. It is not a place meant for morons like you.再往前，就是“晶墟”了，那里可不是你们这些无能鼠辈踏足的地方。
No. 90I've seen too many who risked everything trying to make a fortune, but ended up paying with their lives.我见过太多人，钱没捞到，反而搭上了自己的性命。
(Ruchey, who bears the name tag "No. 90" above her head, continues her monologue, as if she hasn't heard Vector's question at all.)（头上顶着“代号90”称号的乌琪像是没有听到维克托的问话般，自顾自地说着。）
MechtyHm... You're right, Ruchey doesn't talk like Klukai.唔……的确，乌琪说话不会那么像可露凯。
No. 90What? You don't know about Ruina Crystallis?什么？你们不知道“晶墟”？
No. 90The technology of converting Collapse crystals into crystal energy has won this city world-wide renown—Just how ignorant are you?将坍塌结晶转化为结晶能源的技术已经让这个城市享誉世界了，居然还有像你们这般的井底之蛙。
Vector...Collapse crystal... crystal energy?……坍塌结晶，结晶能源？
No. 90Crystal energy has made Ruina Crystallis the most prosperous and affluent city in the world, and it is the best place for us crystal hunters to find jobs.结晶能源让晶墟成为了世界上最繁华和富足的城市，是我们这群结晶猎人最好找到工作的地方。
No. 90Unfortunately, the largest arterial crystal pipe in there exploded, and the radiation released led to the creation of countless Invaders. It was all because of the wanton destruction they caused that Ruina Crystallis is in this sorry state—可惜，晶墟中最大的动脉晶管爆炸，释放出的辐射中诞生了无数的入侵者，在它们肆无忌惮的破坏下，晶墟变成了如今这个衰败的样子——
("Ruchey's" tone and gestures become increasingly impassioned. It's almost as if a spotlight is shining on her as she soliloquizes.)（配合着肢体动作，“乌琪”的语气和动作变得十分激昂，就像有一束聚光灯正打在她的身上。）
No. 90But even as a set of ruins, the remaining Collapse crystals in Ruina Crystallis still attract countless fools who dream of getting rich overnight.但即使已经成了残垣断壁，晶墟内残余的坍塌结晶还是吸引了无数想一夜暴富的无能之辈。
No. 90If you are just headless flies driven by greed, I advise you to turn around and scram as fast as you can.如果你们只是被贪念驱使的无头苍蝇，我劝你们转身离开，有多远滚多远。
VectorWhat the hell is she on about...她到底在说些什么……
No. 90Huh? You're not headless flies, you say?哈？你说你们不是无头苍蝇？
No. 90Then who on earth are you?那你们到底是谁？
(After that, "Ruchey" freezes like someone has pushed a pause button on her. She just stares at them unmovingly.)（说完这句话，“乌琪”就像被按下了暂停键，一动不动地盯着她们。）
(Two lines of text appear in front of her out of thin air.)（在她的面前凭空出现了两行文字。）
A. We are not headless flies. B. We are Guardians who have come to save this city.A．我们可不是无头苍蝇 B．我们是来拯救这座城市的守护者
MechtyHm... She seems to be automatically filtering what we say.唔……她好像会自动过滤我们说的话一样。
MechtyThese two lines are... responses?这两行字是……回复？
MechtyOh, maybe...啊，难道说……
VectorWhat?什么？
MechtyMaybe we're in a cutscene, and these two lines are choices that will set us on different plot branches?难道说，我们现在是在过剧情，而这两句话是剧情的分支选项吗？
MechtyIn that case... Ruchey—no, this "No. 90" must be... an NPC...?这么说的话——乌琪，不对，这个“代号90”，是NPC……？
VectorNPC...NPC……
VectorMechty, have you ever encountered this when you used your plugin previously?米什缇，你之前用插件，没有碰到过这种情况吗？
MechtyNope. The plots were all really simple. It's either slaying a dragon to save a princess or collecting little beasts as pets...没有哦，之前的剧情都很简单，不是讨伐恶龙救公主，就是收服宠物小怪兽……
MechtyAha... Why don't we just ask Harpsy, the creator of the plugin?哎呀……问问造物主哈卜茜不就好了。
VectorHarpsy, what's going on here?哈卜茜，这是怎么回事？
(But the surveillance camera simply flutters around them, giving no response.)（然而监控摄像机只是在她们的周围飞来飞去，没有回应。）
Vector...Strange. The comms line disconnected?……奇怪，通讯断了？
MechtyHuh? Then... let's just randomly pick an answer!啊？那就……先随便选一句吧！
(Mechty reads the two lines quickly.)（米什缇扫了一眼两行文字。）
MechtyHm... Let's not beat around the bush and just state our identity...嗯……省去一些弯弯绕绕，直接说明身份吧……
MechtyWe are Guardians who have come to save this city.“我们是来拯救这座城市的守护者”。
MechtyWow... That sounded pretty badass?呜哇……感觉自己还，挺帅的？
("Ruchey" comes to life again after receiving a new input.)（接收到信号的“乌琪”活了过来。）
No. 90...Guardians? Could weaklings like you actually be Guardians?……守护者？你们这样弱小的家伙，居然是守护者吗？
No. 90Ahem, since you're Guardians, I have no reason to stop you. Though I seriously question your ability to save Ruina Crystallis.咳，既然是守护者，那我便没有阻拦的理由，虽然我很怀疑你们的能力到底能不能拯救晶墟。
MechtyHow dare you question us—你怎么能怀疑我们——
No. 90To prevent you from a humiliating death, I have some information to share with you.为了不让你们死得太难看，我可以分享一些情报给你们。
No. 90Invaders will regenerate infinitely in the radiation, and can only be eradicated by using a secret weapon that can cleanse the radiation.入侵者会在辐射中无限重生，只有使用能够净化辐射的秘宝才能将它们根除。
No. 90The secret weapon is in a research institute in the northwest corner of Ruina Crystallis. I have guided many people there, but none have returned.那个秘宝就在晶墟西北角的一座研究所中，我指引过很多人过去，但他们都有去无回。
No. 90If you're sure about this, follow this road and head north. There is a border terminal, which is the only entrance to this sealed city.如果你们考虑好了，就沿着这条路再往北走吧，那里有一座关闸大楼，是进入这座围城的唯一入口。
No. 90And here are some supplies for you.这些东西，也给你们了。
System—[Zone Map - Outskirts of Ruina Crystallis] obtained —[Ammo*36] obtained —Main story quest updated [Head to the research institute in Ruina Crystallis]——已获得【区域地图·晶墟郊外】 ——已获得【弹药×36】 ——主线任务已更新【前往晶墟研究所】
(As the mechanical female voice speaks again, the Dolls feel a soft vibration on their wrists.)（伴随耳边响起的机械女声，手腕接收到了轻微的震感。）
No. 90Now go and complete your mission. Stop taking up space here.快去完成你们的使命吧，别在这碍手碍脚。
(With that, "Ruchey" freezes again.)（说完这句话，“乌琪”重新进入了暂停状态。）
(Almost at the same time, a frantic voice shrieks from the surveillance camera.)（几乎是在她暂停的一瞬间，一个慌张的声音从摄像机中飞出。）
RucheyVivi! That wasn't me! I would never call you a fool or a moron!Vivi！那个才不是我！我才不会说Vivi是无能鼠辈或井底之蛙呢！
RucheyDelete that from your neural logs!快把刚刚那段经历从心智记录里删除！
VectorI actually find her assessment quite pertinent...我倒觉得她的评价挺中肯的……
RucheyVivi!Vivi！
VectorDon't worry, even I could tell that wasn't you.放心吧，我不至于连这点分辨能力都没有。
VectorGet Harpsy on the line.换哈卜茜来说话吧。
RucheyOkay... But promise me you'll delete that!好……之后绝对绝对要删掉哦！
RucheyHarpsy, here you go.哈卜茜，给。
(Harpsy's voice now speaks from the camera.)（摄像机里重新传出了哈卜茜的声音。）
HarpsyV-Vector...维、维克托……
VectorWhy did the comms line get disconnected just now?刚刚为什么断掉了通讯？
HarpsyIt didn't. To enhance gaming immersion, voice input is automatically disabled when entering a cutscene...通讯没有断掉，而是为了增强体验，进入过场剧情时语音输入会被自动屏蔽……
VectorA cutscene... So that "No. 90" really is an NPC?过场剧情……所以刚刚那个“代号90“的确是NPC了？
HarpsyYes...是的……
HarpsyThe creative AI I implanted in the plugin can only write very simple things in the early stages... After a period of time, it will learn and upgrade itself by reading the subjects' neural logs... Maybe this is why Mechty had never encountered any NPCs before...我在插件中植入的创作AI前期只能编写很简单的内容……一段时间后，是会通过读取受试者的心智记录自主学习，自我升级……可能这就是米什缇之前没有碰到过NPC的原因吧……
VectorReading the subjects' neural logs...读取心智记录……
HarpsyThat's right... Due to... a lack of R&D funding, some of the settings as well as the NPCs' models and appearances are randomly extracted and recreated from Dolls that have taken part in past combat simulations and their neural logs...是的……因为……没有多少研发资金，所以一些场景啊、NPC的模型和外观啊……都是根据以往参与模拟训练的人形及其心智记录为样本，随机抓取复用的……
HarpsySo that wasn't really Ruchey, but merely a character with Ruchey's appearance data... The personality is based entirely on the plot generated by the AI...所以那并不是真正的乌琪，只是抓取了乌琪的外观数据而已……性格是根据AI的剧情设定走的……
MechtyA carbon copy in terms of physical appearance, but with a completely different personality?一模一样的外型，性格却截然不同吗？
MechtyOh boy, that's pretty interesting! I'm getting really excited about what's gonna happen!哎呀，想想还挺有趣！我真是越来越期待了。
VectorDoes this Ruina Crystallis she mentioned exist in reality?她所说的晶墟，在现实中存在吗？
HarpsyNo... The AI just grabbed some information about Collapse crystals and made up the rest...不存在的……只是AI抓取了一些坍塌结晶相关的资料，然后自己杜撰了一下……
VectorHm...嗯……
(Perhaps to ease Vector's concern, Harpsy adds cautiously.)（也许是为了打消维克托的疑虑，哈卜茜小心翼翼地补充了一句。）
HarpsyDon't worry... It's all just for internal use. None of it is uploaded to the network; our data is totally safe.放心……都是内部使用，没有联过网，我们的数据都是安全的。
VectorUnderstood.明白了。
(Vector nods.)（维克托点点头。）
VectorI have no more questions.我没有什么疑问了。
VectorLet's go, Mechty. Now that we have the new map, we should continue to explore.走吧，米什缇，新地图到手了，我们也该继续探索了。
MechtyHoho... You seem to be even more fired up than me, Vector? See? Gamification does work.哼哼……总觉得维克托变得比我还有干劲了？ 不错嘛，游戏机制果然还是有用的。
VectorPerhaps, but being more fired up than you isn't something that warrants much praise.也许吧，但只是比你有干劲的话，可能也不是什么值得夸奖的事情。
(Following No. 90's instructions, the two Dolls enter the border terminal without much hassle.)(依照代号90的指引，二人顺利进入关闸大楼。)
(The deserted building appears spacious and empty. A gloom of the unknown lies beyond the turnstile.)(没有人潮的关闸大厅显得十分空旷、寂寥，闸机的后方是一片未知的灰暗。)
MechtyWow... It looks almost like a passage that leads to some kind of alternate dimension.呜哇……简直像是去往异世界的通道。
VectorWatch your step.注意脚下。
MechtyWhat?!啥？！
(Mechty dodges aside out of reflex. When she looks back, she realizes it's just the broken limb of an ELID.)（米什缇下意识地往旁边一闪，回头发现只不过是一段生骸的残肢。）
MechtyHuh... Now that I take a good look, the whole place is littered with ELID remains. I have a bad feeling about this...啊…… 仔细一看，到处都是这种断肢呢，我有不妙的预感……
VectorOnce we go through this passage, we should be in the city.过了前面的通道，应该就进入城区了。
(Vector peers at Mechty's health bar.)（维克托盯着米什缇的血条。）
VectorBy the way, I've been meaning to ask...对了，从刚刚我就想问……
MechtyWhat?什么？
VectorWhat's that grayish-white thing underneath our health bar?血条下面，那段灰白色的槽是什么？
VectorIt goes down periodically.时不时就会减少。
MechtyOh, that's...哦，这个是……
(All of a sudden, a piercing howl interrupts their conversation. Vector's eyes flash as she darts a glance behind her.)（忽然，一阵尖利咆哮打断了她们的对话，维克托望向她身后的眼神一凛。）
VectorDuck! Enemy attack!趴下！敌袭！
Familiar Stranger 最熟悉的陌生人
Read this chapter with voices →(Bang!)（砰——）
(The last ELID is shot through the head and topples to the ground even while it's lunging forward. Standing in front of it is Vector, who didn't manage to raise her gun in time.)（最后一只生骸的头部被子弹贯穿，它保持着往前扑的动作轰然倒地，在它的前方是还没来得及举起枪的维克托。）
(Her finger remains still on the trigger.)（她的手指将将扣在了扳机上。）
Vector...………………
MechtyPhew, that was close. Are you okay?好险好险，你没事吧？
(Vector straightens up. She curls her fingers and uncurls them again tentatively.)（维克托站直了身体，手掌慢慢张合着。）
VectorI was unable to move due to some kind of force... But I seem to be okay now?我刚刚被一股力压制着动不了……现在，又可以了？
MechtyOh... That's because your stamina bar was down to zero.啊……那是因为你的体力槽见底了啦。
VectorStamina bar?体力槽？
MechtyYou know, the grayish-white thing that you were just asking me about. Any big movement, like jumping, rolling, etc., consumes stamina... If your stamina bar is empty, you won't be able to move and will have to wait for your stamina to recover.就是你刚刚问我的那个灰白色的槽嘛。 较大幅度的动作会消耗体力，跳跃啊，打滚啊什么的……如果体力槽见底了，就动不了了，得等它回上来。
MechtyAhem, to do that, Mechty the Prophet suggests you move and kite your enemies while recovering your stamina. Don't make any big movements unless you absolutely have to.咳咳，关于这一点，米什缇先知的建议就是边走位，边回复，不到万不得已，不做大动作……
VectorI see. But how do you define "big movements"?原来如此，那么怎么界定“大动作”？
MechtyAny movements other than walking.除了走路之外的动作。
Vector...That doesn't seem very reasonable.……这个限制有点不合理。
MechtyTut-tut-tut! What are you talking about? This is the essence of this kind of game. Stamina management is the key that sets noobs and pros apart.啧啧啧，你说什么呢，这可是这种游戏的精髓，战斗中如何分配有限的体力可是区分菜鸟和大师玩家的关键啦。
MechtyYou still have much to learn, newbie Vector.你要学习的还有很多啊，新人维克托。
VectorBut in reality, unless there is some kind of malfunction, Dolls don't experience such interruptions to their power supply before their battery runs out.但在现实中，人形在电力耗尽之前，除非故障，是不会突然出现这种暂时性中断供能的现象的。
VectorI can't think of any real benefit this mechanism brings to actual combat in the real world.我想不出这种机制对现实作战有什么实质性帮助。
MechtyHm...唔……
MechtyWell...嗯……
MechtyUh...呃……
(Mechty seems to be devoting a lot of computational power to pondering this question. Her brow furrows deeply.)（米什缇似乎花费了很多算力来思考这个问题，她的眉头紧紧皱在了一起。）
MechtyIt can... reduce unnecessary maneuvers? Conserve energy and power?减、减少多余累赘的战术动作？节约能源和电力？
MechtySee, at the end of the day, energy and power aren't infinite...你看嘛，再怎么说电力啊、能源啊都是有限的嘛……
Vector...I personally disagree, but I will note this down and let Klukai and the Commander be the judge of that.……我不这么认为，但我会记录下来交给可露凯和长官来评估。
MechtyUgh... We're having so much fun here, why do you have to keep bringing up the "Bad Ending" that awaits me...呜……这么欢乐的时刻，你能不能不要老是提醒我有Bad Ending的存在啊……
(As they converse, they step over the remains of the ELID and head towards the turnstile.)（说话间，她们跨过了生骸的残骸，向闸机走去。）
(Neither of them notices its almost imperceptible twitch.)（谁都没有注意到，倒在地上的生骸微微抽搐了一下。）
Misery Maker 苦难制造机
Read this chapter with voices →(With a soft click, Vector and Mechty exit the phone booth.)（随着轻微的开门声，维克托和米什缇走出了电话亭。）
(Before them lie the familiar weeds and cracked earth.)（眼前，是熟悉的杂草和干裂的土地。）
(The bloody text "YOU DIED" remains hauntingly fresh in their memory.)（回忆中，血淋淋的“YOU DIED”挥之不去。）
VectorWait, why are we here again?所以，我们为什么会突然回到这里？
MechtyHm, you return to the last save point only when you die.唔，一般来说，只有死亡才会回到上一个存档点。
MechtySo clearly, we... just died?很明显，我们……刚刚应该是死了？
Vector...How?……怎么死的？
MechtyI have no idea...不知道呀……
MechtyI was talking to you, so I didn't see anything, but something probably ambushed us from behind.我在和你说话，我也没看见，应该是有什么东西从背后偷袭了我们。
(Just then, the surveillance camera pipes up while circling around them.)（这时，跟着她们的飞行摄像机出声了，在她们身边绕来绕去。）
RucheyVivi, I saw it! It was the ELID that you shot down—it was feigning death! It was the one who attacked you from behind!ViviVivi，我看到了！ 是之前被你们击倒的生骸——它装死！它从背后偷袭了你们！
VectorELID? It feigned death?生骸？装死？
MechtyHm, we've been had...唔，被摆了一道啊……
MechtyI should've known there would be such sneaky-ass moves in this kind of game, yep.我早就应该想到既然是这种类型的游戏就一定会有老阴█的存在，嗯嗯。
VectorHang on, am I being ignorant here...? Have you ever seen an ELID that knows how to feign death?等一下，是我太孤陋寡闻了吗…… 你见过会装死的生骸？
MechtyI haven't... but that doesn't really rule out the possibility? When it's a matter of life and death, even the poor ELIDs have to pick up some cunning tricks.没有是没有……但也不是没有可能？ 在生存的重压下，可怜的生骸们不得不学习一些狡猾的实战技能什么的。
VectorIf that's true, then all commissions that involve ELIDs would double in price.如果真的有这种可能的话，所有生骸相关的委托价格都会翻上一番了。
(This time, it's Welrod who speaks through the camera.)（这时，飞行摄像机中的声音换成了维尔德。）
WelrodVector, isn't this one of those extreme unlikelihoods that you're so obsessed with?维克托，这不就是你热衷的小概率事件吗？
WelrodThis shouldn't be so far-fetched according to your logic.这个设定在你的逻辑下可没什么问题。
Vector...…………
(The derision in Welrod's tone does not escape Vector, but she makes no rebuke. Instead, she pulls up the game interface.)（维克托听出了维尔德语气中的调侃，没有接茬，转而打开交互面板。）
Vector...We are missing a certain amount of ammo and 531 XP. Is this a system error?……少了一个基数的子弹和五百三十一点经验值。 这是系统错误吗？
MechtyOh, nah. It's probably the penalty for dying.啊，不是啦，这大概是死亡惩罚。
VectorPenalty... for dying?死亡……惩罚？
MechtyUh... Just as we get drops as a reward for killing enemies, if we die, we also lose supplies and XP...呃……就像杀死敌人会掉落奖励一样，我们如果战败也会掉落资源和经验值啦……
MechtyBut the supplies are usually retrievable at the location of our death.不过，在之前死亡的地点就可以回收到哦。
VectorWouldn't they be seized by the enemies?我们的掉落物不会被敌人收走吗？
MechtyHuh? That'd be way too infuriating, no? These are the player's hard-earned supplies... If any game implements that, it'll flop real hard as soon as it launches.哈？那不就太气人了吗？这可是玩家辛辛苦苦得到的资源欸…… 如果有游戏这么做的话，一定上架就暴死。
MechtyHm... though it might actually be an interesting gimmick...唔……不过能成为一个噱头也说不定……
VectorFeels like the game is dragging us around by the nose...有一种被游戏牵着鼻子走的感觉……
MechtyYeah, I totally get what you mean.哎，我懂我懂。
MechtySometimes, when you just can't beat the game and you're so angry you just want to quit, you'll think to yourself, "Oh, I should at least pick up the loot before quitting."实在打不过去，气得想要直接退出的时候总会想“啊，不如先把掉落物捡了再退出吧。”
MechtyThen once you've done that, you'll think, "Since I'm here, why don't I give it another go? Maybe I'll beat it this time?" Then before you know it, a whole night has passed...捡了掉落物之后又会想，“来都来了，不然再打一次吧，也许这次就能打过了呢？” 然后，一个晚上就这么过去了……
VectorHm... So the game is exploiting the player's fear of loss and competitive nature to keep them addicted.嗯……看来是利用受试者的得失心和好胜心来延长成瘾状态。
VectorLet's go and retrieve our loot and make our way to Ruina Crystallis.走吧，去回收我们的掉落物，然后进入晶墟吧。
Misery Maker 苦难制造机
Read this chapter with voices →(Mechty and Vector start rummaging through the pile of ELIDs scattered all around for supplies.)（周围散落了一地生骸的尸体，米什缇和维克托正在挨个搜刮物资。）
(The searched ELID corpses disintegrate and fade away.)（被搜寻过的生骸尸体化作光粒子消散而去。）
System—[Ammo*63] obtained —[Healing Potion*10] obtained —[Item - Crystal Bracelet] obtained——已获得【子弹×63】 ——已获得【伤药×10】 ——已获得【物品·晶石手串】
System—[Zone Map - Ruina Crystallis Urban Area] obtained —New zone unlocked——已获得【区域地图·晶墟城区】 ——新区域已解锁
VectorA cheap bracelet made of inferior crystal fragments. Judging by the description, it seems pretty useless.“用劣质的结晶碎片串成的手串，十分廉价。” 从描述上看，好像没什么用。
MechtyIf it's useless, it's probably an item that's related to the plot? We can't go wrong by keeping it with us.如果没用的话，我猜就是剧情物品吧？ 带着总不会出错。
MechtySay, this has been quite profitable... With all the XP, we can level up twice in a row.话说，这一波可是相当划算啊……加上之前掉落的经验值，都够我们连升两级了。
VectorBut we're constantly at risk of losing the XP before we find the next save point.但是在没找到下一个存档点前，这些经验值随时都有丢失的危险。
VectorYou'd be wise to not treat them as yours yet, so that you won't feel sorry if you do lose them.我劝你还是先把它们当成身外之物，这样失去时也不会觉得可惜。
MechtyIf we lose them, we can always get them back, it's just a bit of a pain... You can always start again in games.丢了还可以捡回来嘛，虽然有点麻烦…… 游戏嘛，永远都有重来的机会。
VectorYou can always start again... Does that mean you don't always give it your all?永远都能重来，意味着每一次都不用付出全力？
MechtyExactly... Oh, no, no, I always put in an effort...是啊……啊，不对不对，我也是有在认真……
(Vector stares at Mechty with a look of disbelief. Then all of a sudden, another thought seems to have struck her.)（维克托脸上露出不相信的表情，忽然间，她又像是想到了些什么。）
VectorIf we die again while in the process of retrieving our loot, will we still be able to recover the things we were trying to retrieve?如果在回收掉落物的过程中又死了一次，还能回收之前的东西吗？
MechtyUh, I haven't really come across that situation... but speaking from my gaming experience, probably not.呃，虽然我没有发生过这样的情况……但依照我的游戏经验，应该不可以吧。
VectorHarpsy, is that right?哈卜茜，是这样吗？
(The camera hovering in mid-air bobs up and down twice.)（飞行摄像机上下晃动了两下。）
HarpsyThat is indeed the case.是这样的。
HarpsyI based it on a game with similar mechanics. Basically... you can only recover the things that you last dropped.我参考了类似机制的游戏的设计，逻辑就是……只能回收上一次掉落的东西。
HarpsySo if your inventory is empty to begin with, you won't... be... able to recover anything...如果本身什么都没有，那就……无……法获得。
VectorIn other words, players are very likely to end up with nothing at all?也就是说，受试者很容易一无所有？
HarpsyHuh? Yeah... If you're not careful... then that's true.欸？嗯……如果不小心的话……的确。
VectorAn extremely limited amount of save points, save-based recovery, enemy resetting, drops penalty... So far, I find the design and features of this game that are beyond the scope of training a little too harsh and cumbersome.屈指可数的存档点、存档点回复制、敌人重置、掉落惩罚…… 目前玩下来，我觉得训练之外的设计和功能有点太累赘和苛刻了。
HarpsyH... huh? I... was just trying to... match the level of difficulty to the module... Also, Mechty said... these were all... standard setups... for games...咦……咦？我……当时是想要……配合模组的难度…… 而且，米什缇也……说这些……设计都是游戏……的标准配置……
VectorStandard setups for games...游戏的标准配置……
VectorI had assumed you would at least consider how to incorporate training into the game. But from what I can see, you have simply shoehorned it into a framework without much thought.我以为你们至少会以训练为主去考虑契合度。 但现在看来，你们只是生搬硬套了一个框架进来。
MechtyThat's where you are wrong.这你就不懂了吧。
MechtySuffering is the essence of this sort of mechanism. Only through the trial of hardship does the fruit of victory taste sweeter...受苦受难可是这种机制的精髓。 经过苦难的洗礼，胜利的果实才会显得更加甜美……
Vector...I don't have a module installed for ingesting food, thank you.……我没有加装进食模块，谢谢。
VectorSo what else do I not know about the essence of this kind of mechanism?所以这种机制的精髓到底还有多少是我不知道的？
Mechty(Sigh)... You're missing the point, Vector...唉……维克托没懂我的意思……
MechtyYou've been approaching this with a negative bias and much reluctance from the get-go, it's only natural that you struggle to experience the fun that I'm trying to explain...你从一开始就抱着审视和抵触的心理，自然没有办法体会到我所说的乐趣啦……
MechtyYou've got to relax~放轻松放轻松~
Vector...I think you also completely fail to comprehend my concerns.……我觉得，你也根本不懂我到底在担心什么。
MechtyI totally understand them. But since we're here... we should just chill and enjoy the game.我懂的啦。 只是，反正都这样了……不如躺平享受游戏。
VectorYou...你……
(Vector's brow furrows, then she lets out a heavy sigh.)（维克托皱了皱眉，随后重重叹了一口气。）
VectorNever mind... At least in terms of combat, both the breakout in the beginning and the ambush we just went through matched the settings of the module. There are some things that didn't make much sense in other aspects, but they're not impossibly far-fetched.算了……至少在作战方面，无论是一开始的突围战还是刚刚的偷袭战，都符合模组的设定。 其他方面虽有不合理之处，但还没有到离谱的程度。
MechtyWow, sounds like you've played some impossibly far-fetched games?呜呼，听起来，你玩过很离谱的游戏么？
VectorI just find it very bizarre that these games demand Dolls to behave in a way that follows human physiological habits...与其说是离谱，倒不如说是那种游戏的游戏机制要求人形在游戏里遵循人类的生理习惯，让我觉得非常诡异……
Mechty...Can you explain it in a more understandable way?……能不能说些我能理解的？
VectorBasically... back when we were still at Griffin, Ruchey and I took part in a gaming tournament for some monetary reward. The event was quite heavily promoted, I wonder if you remember.就是……之前在格里芬的时候，我和乌琪为了奖金，参加了一个游戏比赛。 宣传做得挺大的，不知道你记不记得。
MechtyGaming tournament... That does... ring a bell...游戏比赛……我好像……记得……
VectorApart from dying in combat, players in that game could also die from hunger and hypothermia.玩家角色在那里面除了战斗致死之外，饥荒和低温也会死亡。
VectorThat wouldn't be so strange for humans, but we are Dolls, so we tend to overlook such problems.这种事情放在人类身上很好理解，但我们是人形，往往会忽略这些问题。
VectorIf this plugin also incorporates the same mechanism that makes it possible for us to die from a lack of sustenance or low temperatures, then it would make it even more difficult for us to beat the game.要是这个插件中也加入了能源匮乏或者低温损耗致死的机制，感觉我们通关会非常艰难。
Mechty...Hold on, don't tell me you're talking about...……等等，你说的该不会是……
VectorThe D█v█sion.《全█封█》啊。
VectorWhat? You didn't participate?怎么？你有参加？
Mechty...Nope!……没有！
VectorI remember... a Doll player did actually freeze to death. I think she went by "Pink Nyan Nyan Punch".我记得……当时有一个人形玩家就是被冻死的，好像叫“粉红喵喵拳”。
Mechty...What a tasteful name, hmm.………真是个相当有品味的名字呢，嗯嗯。
MechtyRight, we'd better get going, or the ELIDs here will respawn...好了，我们还是快些赶路吧，一会儿这里的生骸又刷新了……
VectorYou're right. Then let me check which way we should go.也是，那我来看看之后怎么走。
(After scrutinizing the map for a while, Vector plots out a serpentine route.)（维克托对着地图研究了一会，标记出一条蛇形路线。）
VectorLooks like we'll be spending quite some time on the road. The research institute and the border terminal are on two diagonally opposite ends of the city.看来我们要花上一段时间赶路了，研究所和关闸大楼正好分处城市两端，对角线上。
MechtyOh... that's really far... How long will it take for us to get there? Running across the map is always such a chore...啊……这么远……这要走多久？跑地图真是麻烦……
MechtyHm? Can't we just travel along a straight line here?嗯？这里不是能走直线吗？
(Mechty points at a straight passage leading to the northwest area marked with a dotted line on the map.)（米什缇指着地图上一条用虚线标出的、通往西北区域的直线通道。）
(The mouth of the passage is right ahead of them.)（通道的起始点就在正前方。）
VectorUnderground Transportation Hub of Ruina Crystallis? Are you sure? Anything underground always sounds particularly ominous...“晶墟地下交通枢纽”？ 你确定吗？地下总让人感觉更加危险……
MechtyThe value of training is demonstrated in dangerous places... We're not tourists, so what's the point in spending so much time on the road...?危险环境才能体现训练的价值啊……我们又不是观光客，干嘛要花那么多时间在路上……
VectorYou're right, it's more important to complete the training.也是，完成训练比较重要。
Unexpected Ally 意外的盟友
Read this chapter with voices →(Vector and Mechty feel their way forward in the gloom of the transportation hub.)（维克托和米什缇在昏暗的枢纽中摸黑前行着。）
VectorIf we die again, let's not go underground again.如果这次我们再死掉，就不要走地下了。
MechtyHm... According to the map, this is the fastest route to the research institute. The route above ground is too meandering.唔……从地图上看，这里是去研究所最近的路线，从地上走太绕了。
VectorBut at least we're much less likely to get surrounded and brutally killed by enemies in the dark like just now, don't you think?但至少不会出现像刚刚那样在黑暗中被敌人围攻致死的惨况吧？
Mechty...I didn't know our night vision was disabled.……我也不知道我们的夜视功能不能用啊。
VectorOur most recent death cost us 1,500 XP, 110 ammo, and 25 healing potions...我们刚刚那次死亡掉落了一千五百点经验值、110颗子弹还有25份伤药……
VectorUgh, all our effort—down the drain, just like that.唉，之前的努力付之一炬。
MechtyDon't just assume we're definitely gonna die...不要预设我们肯定会死啊喂……
MechtyWe've gone through this part before, so we can just counterattack following the enemies' sequence of attack, right...?好歹我们已经来过一遍了，这次按照敌人进攻的先后顺序反击就可以了吧……？
VectorThen have you memorized the enemies' sequence of attack?那敌人的进攻顺序，你记住了吗？
MechtyWell...唔……
MechtyTwo came from straight ahead, then three from the left, and... one from behind?先是有两个从正面袭击，然后左边有三个突击，接着从后方有……一个？
VectorWrong. There were two enemies attacking us from behind. The one who grabbed you crawled up to us on the ground, while the one who attacked me was hanging from the ceiling.错了，有两个从后方偷袭，抓死你的那个是贴着地面爬过来的，而攻击我的则是从上方悬挂下来。
(Vector feels the Doll behind her shiver.)（维克托感觉身后的人形抖了抖。）
MechtyAck... That sounded like something right out of a horror game...呜哇……这是什么恐怖游戏的演出手法……
MechtyBut since you've memorized it, we should be fine, no...?不过，维克托你记住了应该就没问题了吧……
VectorThere's no telling if we will encounter more enemies after that.不知道这之后还会不会有其他敌人。
MechtyYou're right... Games like this love kicking you when you're down.对哦……这种游戏最喜欢做的就是趁你病要你命了。
MechtySeriously, this AI has really got the sadism of certain game devs down pat...这个AI真是，不学点好的，某些制作人的恶意倒是学了个十成十……
VectorSadism? Going by your own logic, I thought this would also be a so-called "essence" of these games.恶意？ 按照之前的逻辑来看，我以为这也算是你所说的“精髓”。
MechtyIt's only an essence AFTER you beat the game. Before that, it's all "the devs' sadism".打过了才能叫精髓，没打过之前统称为“制作人的恶意”。
MechtyAnd it's just exhausting... I feel like I've reached the point where I'd just "quit the game and go to sleep".而恶意让人疲惫……我感觉我已经达到“叉掉游戏去睡觉”的阈值了。
VectorBut this is your training.但这是训练。
MechtyOh...哦……
(Vector ignores the reluctance in Mechty's voice and continues onward.)（维克托忽略了米什缇声音里的不情不愿，继续数着步数前进。）
(As darkness hampers her vision, her auditory module becomes exceptionally sensitive. In this cavernous underground transportation hub, even the softest rustle sounds incredibly loud.)（黑暗封闭了视觉模块，却让听觉模块异常敏感，在这个空旷的地下枢纽中，细碎的声响无所遁形。）
(Vector suddenly comes to a halt, causing Mechty to crash right into her back.)（维克托突然停住了脚步，跟在后面的米什缇一头撞在了维克托的后背上。）
MechtyAw! That hurt... Why the heck did you stop all of a sudden...啊，疼疼疼……你干嘛突然停下来啊……
VectorHush! Stay quiet and crank up your auditory module's sensitivity.嘘，别说话，把听觉模块的功率调大。
MechtyWhy are you being all secretive...神神秘秘的……
(Mechty rubs her forehead and does as instructed—)（米什缇揉揉额头，乖乖照做——）
(A buzzing noise like the flapping of bee wings grows clearer and clearer from ahead.)（一阵类似于蜜蜂扇动翅膀的嗡嗡声越来越清晰地从前侧方传来。）
VectorIs it coming from here...?是从这里吗……
(Vector places her hand on the wall next to her and feels her way down inch by inch.)（维克托将手掌贴在了侧方的墙上，一寸寸地向下摸索。）
MechtyWhat...?什么呀……？
VectorThere's a vent here, and the sound is coming from inside.这里有个通风口，声音是从通风口里传来的。
VectorMechty, back up a bit.米什缇，后退一点。
MechtyHuh? Okay...啊？哦……
(After a burst of gunshots, something plate-like falls to the ground with a clang.)（砰砰几声枪响后，有什么板状物“哐当”砸在了地上。）
VectorThe opening should be wide enough.大小可以通过。
MechtyWait, you're going in there?等等，你是要钻通风口吗？
VectorI want to see what is making that noise.我想去看看是什么东西在响。
VectorThe sound is too rhythmic... which seems suspicious.声音太过规律了……有点可疑。
VectorTo prevent us from encountering anything unexpected again while we're on the way to recover the supplies we've lost, we must eliminate all unfavorable conditions in advance.为了防止我们在回收资源的路上再次遭遇不测，有必要提前排除一切不利条件。
MechtyYou have a point... This could be a hidden stage or something.的确……像是什么隐藏关卡一样。
MechtyThen make it quick. I'll wait here for you.那，快去快回哦，我就在这里等你。
Mechty(Yaaaaaawn...)呼——啊——
(Mechty lets out a massive yawn. She seems to have grown tired of being energetic.)（黑暗中的米什缇打了一个大大的哈欠，似乎已经有些厌倦了精神满满的状态。）
Vector...Have you forgotten who's supposed to complete her training here?……你是不是忘了是谁需要完成训练？
MechtyUgh... I haven't.唉……我记得啦。
MechtyBut what if we wipe in there? All our worldly possessions will get swallowed by the system again...可是，我们两个都进去，万一团灭了怎么办？ 我们的遗产又要被系统继承了……
VectorThat's why I told you not to think of them as yours.所以我之前就让你把它们当作身外之物。
VectorIf we wipe... we'll just start again. We can start again however many times we want since it's a game, right?团灭的话……重来就好了。 反正游戏就是可以一直重来，不是吗？
MechtyWow... I can scarcely believe Vector actually said something so reckless...呜哇……维克托居然说出那么不计后果的话……
VectorI'm just doing my best to comprehend your idea of "fun".我只是在努力体会你所说的“乐趣”而已。
(After turning a few bends along the ventilation duct, the two Dolls' vision becomes clearer and clearer as their eyes capture a little bit of light.)（顺着通风管道拐了七八个弯后，二人的视觉模块捕捉到了些许光线，视野也变得越来越清晰。）
(At last, they reach the other end of the ventilation duct.)（终于，她们抵达了通风口的另一端。）
(Vector dislodges the metal plate by force, and light floods their vision.)（暴力拆卸了格挡的金属板后，光亮倾倒在了她们的眼中。）
(Metal buckets and storage boxes are scattered all around in a space which is neither big nor small.)（不大不小的空间中杂乱地散落着一些铁桶和收纳箱。）
(Several switches are mounted on the walls, and several generators are locked behind metal fences on either side of the passage.)（墙上挂着数个电闸，发电机被隔离在通道两旁的网格后面。）
MechtyThis is... a generator room?这里是……发电仓？
VectorBut these generators aren't running, so where is the power coming from?可是这些发电机都没有在运作，电力是从哪里来的？
VectorAnd what's that mechanical sound...?那个机械运作的声音又是……
MechtyUh, could it be that?呃，会不会是那个？
(Vector looks toward where Mechty is pointing and sees an electric cable traveling down the wall and across the passage.)（维克托向着米什缇手指的方向看去，只见一条电缆从墙边垂落，横在通道中央。）
(The cable is connected to a glass container device. A sparkling crystal is suspended in the glass container, slowly rotating while emitting a rhythmic buzz.)（电缆的一头接着一个玻璃罐装置，一块闪闪发光的晶体悬浮在玻璃罐中，缓慢地自转，同时有规律地发出嗡嗡的声响。）
VectorThat's—那是——
(Just as they make to approach it, the sound of a glass container crashing to the ground suddenly comes from behind them.)（正要再靠近些，从两人身后，突然传来稀里哗啦类似玻璃罐子落地的声音。）
(They quickly dart behind a pillar and raise their weapons.)（二人迅速闪身至柱子后面，双手持枪。）
(The person who has suddenly appeared behind them is currently grabbing at her own face with both hands, looking utterly terrified.)（那个突然出现在她们身后的人，此时正双手捧着脸颊，满脸惊恐。）
TMPAaaaaahhh! I've been spotted!哇哇哇——被找到了！
VectorIs that Harpsy...?是哈卜茜……？
MechtyIt is Harpsy.是哈卜茜。
(The hovering camera wobbles in the air as if in protest, but it makes no sound.)（飞行摄像机抗议似的剧烈抖动了几下，但没有发出任何声音。）
TMPSpotted lab rats will be eaten!被找到的小白鼠是要被吃掉的！
TMPWhat should I do... What should I do?!怎么办……怎么办！
(The NPC named "TMP" appears to be in a state of extreme panic. She keeps pacing around the pillar in the passage manically.)（名为“TMP”的NPC看起来处于一种极度慌张到癫狂的状态，不停绕着通道中的柱子公转踱步。）
(Then all of a sudden, she stops.)（突然，她停了下来。）
TMPPhew... I need to calm down... Calm down and think...呼……我要冷静……冷静地想想……
TMPOh right! I have to find the Anywhere Door! If I find the Anywhere Door, I'll be able to leave!对了！先找任意门！找到任意门就可以离开了！
(She looks around. Her face lights up in glee as her gaze lands on one of the storage boxes.)（她四下看看，盯着其中一个收纳箱露出了惊喜的表情。）
TMPFound it! Hahahaha!找到了！哈哈哈哈！
(TMP steps right into the box and closes the lid above her head in one fluid movement.)（TMP一脚跨进了箱子里，接着重重带上了盖子，整套动作行云流水。）
Vector...………………
Mechty...………………
(Vector strides forward and flings the lid open. A scream that sounds almost like a groundhog immediately comes from within the box.）（维克托上前毫不费力地掀开了箱子，箱子里顿时传出了土拨鼠般的惨叫。）
TMPAaaaaah! I got found again! I'm getting eaten!啊——又被找到了！要被吃掉啦！
MechtyUgh, it's so loud! My auditory module... Vector, do something!唔！好吵啊！ 我的听觉模块……维克托，快想想办法！
(As the scream persists in the background, two choices once again appear before the two Dolls.)（在持续不断的尖叫背景音中，二人的面前又出现了两个选项。）
A. Close the box and let her calm down B. Use [Item - Crystal Bracelet]A．关上箱子让她静一静 B．使用【物品·晶石手串】
VectorSo this is where you can use it...原来是用在这里……
(Vector taps the icon of the crystal bracelet on her watch and confirms that she would like to hand it over to Harpsy, who bears the name tag "TMP" above her head.)（维克托点击了手表装置中晶石手串的图标，确认将它送给头上顶着“TMP”称号的哈卜茜。）
TMP...I'm getting eaten! I'm getting—……要被吃掉！要被——
TMPOh! Th-that's...!啊！这、这是……！
(The bracelet icon in TMP's hand materializes into an actual bracelet.)（原本只是图标的手串在TMP手中化为了有形的实体。）
(At the sight of the bracelet, the girl's panic is immediately replaced by joy.)（看见手串的少女立刻消停了下来，换上了一副欣喜的神色。）
TMPHeheheh, you're okay, Oliver! You are the very picture of health~ I'm so glad you didn't get eaten by monsters~嘿嘿嘿，别来无恙啊奥利弗！你看上去还是那么的神采奕奕~ 你没有被怪物吃掉，实在是太好了~
TMPNow we can get out of here together! Make sure you hold onto my hand and don't let go!这下，我们就可以一起离开这里了，要好好牵着我的手哦！
(TMP puts the bracelet on her wrist fastidiously, then she gives the two Dolls a solemn bow.)（TMP将晶石手串认真地戴在了手腕上，接着郑重其事地向二人鞠了一躬。）
TMPThank you! Thank you so much for bringing Oliver! Sorry for mistaking you for scary monsters.谢谢！十分感谢你们将奥利弗带了出来！ 之前把你们认成可怕的怪物，真是对不起啦。
TMPOliver was all I had even before becoming a lab rat~ We loved going on treasure hunts in the city—Oliver said we were just picking up trash, but I often found treasures!在成为“小白鼠”前，我和奥利弗一直相依为命呢~ 我们喜欢在城市中寻宝——虽然奥利弗说我们只是在捡垃圾，但我经常能发现宝物哟！
VectorSounds like a scavenger. But what's the deal with this... lab rat business?听上去像是拾荒者。 但“小白鼠”……是什么？
TMPThen one day, someone told us that he could offer us unlimited food and a safe place to live, but in exchange, we must do him a small favor—by trying out some colorful candy and drinks.直到有一天，有个人跟我们说能给我们吃不完的食物和安全的住所，但我们必须帮他一些小忙——试吃五颜六色的小糖果和饮料。
TMPWe agreed, so that person let us stay in the Cage with lots of other lab rats like us~我们答应了，于是那个人就带我们住进了“笼子”里，那里有好多好多和我们一样的小白鼠~
TMPThey were all covered in sparkly crystals, so pretty!他们浑身上下都长满了闪亮亮的水晶，可好看了！
TMPOh, yeah, that's it! Wow, thank goodness it didn't break! The jar is surprisingly sturdy!啊，对了，就是这个！哇，还好没坏，这个罐子还挺结实的嘛！
(TMP picks up the glass container with the crystal lying by her feet and lifts it up for them to see.)（TMP捡起了脚边装着晶体的玻璃罐，举到她们面前。）
TMPHe said this crystal is super useful! It generates heat and power and can do anything!那个人说，这个水晶可有用了！可以供电！可以发热！可以做任何事情！
TMPHeheh, when I left the Cage, I took some with me. As a gesture of my gratitude, I'll give this to you! You can also take all these!嘻嘻，我离开笼子的时候就顺手捡走了几块。 为了表示感谢，我把它送给你们！还有这些东西，也全都给你们！
(Their watches ping with notifications.)（二人的手表装置发出了提示音。）
System—[Collapse Crystal*3] obtained —[Crystal-Powered Flashlight*1] obtained —[Item - Broken Pocket Watch] obtained——已获得【坍塌结晶×3】 ——已获得【结晶能源手电筒×1】 ——已获得【物品·破损怀表】
TMPThis is all the treasure I have on me. Oliver and I will be resting here for a bit. Until next time, kind strangers!这就是我身上所有的宝物了，我跟奥利弗在这里休息一下，后会有期啦，好心人！
(After delivering her lines in rapid-fire mode, TMP falls silent.)（竹筒倒豆子似的说完所有台词，她回归了安静的样子。）
MechtyWow... She came, she monologued, she scrammed... What a perfect NPC, utterly no nonsense.呜哇……不管不顾、自说自话一通就快速退场…… 真是完美的工具人NPC，一点负担都不给你留下。
VectorWhatever the case, this—怎么都好，比起这个——
(Vector waggles the flashlight in her hand.)（维克托晃了晃手中的手电筒。）
Vector...Shows that we can hand in plot-related items to NPCs in exchange for items that can help us along the way.看来剧情物品可以和NPC兑换到辅助通关的道具。
VectorThe broken pocket watch probably also has its use, but there's no guarantee we'll run into the right NPC...刚拿到的破碎怀表应该也有些用处，但不一定能遇到那个NPC……
MechtyDon't overthink it. We'll encounter them when the time is right.不要想那么多啦，该遇到的时候总会遇到的。
MechtyAt least we have a light source now. We won't be so easily ambushed by ELIDs that jump us from the shadows like before.至少现在我们有光了嘛，应该不会像之前那样，轻易被从暗处突然蹿出来的生骸偷袭到。
VectorBut we won't necessarily beat them even if we can see.就算明着来，我们也不一定打得过……
VectorUgh, one step at a time, I suppose. Now let's go get our stuff and continue on to the city.唉，走一步是一步吧，去拿回属于我们的东西，然后继续向城区推进。
Unexpected Ally 意外的盟友
Read this chapter with voices →(With the help of the flashlight, the two Dolls promptly dispatch the Invaders in the transportation hub and recover their loot.)（有了手电筒的加持，二人迅速解决掉了枢纽中的入侵者，回收了掉落物。）
(Watching her XP bar slowly grow, Mechty lets out a long exhale.)（看着慢慢上涨的经验值，米什缇长舒了一口气。）
MechtyPhewwww. I'm kinda in the mood again.呼——感觉自己又可以了。
Vector...Something's not right.……不太对。
MechtyHuh?啊？
VectorI recovered less than two thirds of my previous XP. I also have fewer supplies than before. What about you?我回收到的经验值不足之前的三分之二，物资也有一定程度的减少。 你那边呢？
MechtyUh... I don't really see much of a difference?呃……感觉好像差不多？
VectorOn top of the loot, I have a feeling that something important is missing...而且除了掉落物，我总觉得一些重要的东西也不见了……
MechtySomething important? It's all simulated data here, so you shouldn't lose anything... If you lost important neural logs, your neural module would also flag it.重要的东西？现在一切都是虚拟数据，是不会有丢东西这种事的啦…… 如果是丢失了重要心智记录的话，心智模块也会有警示的。
VectorThat's true...确实……
VectorBut I'm absolutely certain that this isn't all the loot.但掉落物有缺失，我的确没有记错。
MechtyHm... Could be a bug? Bugs are pretty common in games. Just ask Harpsy for a patch update.嗯……可能是Bug吧？ 游戏中有Bug很常见，让哈卜茜打个补丁就好了。
VectorHarpsy, can you please take a look?哈卜茜，可以拜托你查一下吗？
HarpsySure... thing... Leave it... to... me...好……的……交给……我……吧……
VectorWhile you're at it, also check the surveillance connection. Your voice is getting fuzzy.顺便把监控的连接也检查下，声音越来越模糊了。
HarpsyO... kay.好……的。
(When they finally emerge from the underground transportation hub, the sunlight is so strong that Mechty has to squint her eyes.)（从地下枢纽出来的那一刻，米什缇被强烈的日光照得眯了一下眼睛。）
MechtyUgh... We're finally out of that dark and miserable place...呜哇……终于离开那个暗无天日的地方了……
MechtySo this is the city proper of Ruina Crystallis? It doesn't seem all that different from the satellite cities we've visited before...这里就是晶墟城区吗？看上去和我们去过的卫星城也没什么两样……
VectorThe image is taken from our neural logs, after all. But there are differences. Look over there—毕竟都是记录里的景象。 但不同还是有的，你看那边——
(There are colorful glass pipes of varying thicknesses and lengths as far as the eye can see.)（目之所及，皆分布着五颜六色、粗细长短不一的玻璃管子。）
(Some of them lie under overturned floor tiles, some are poking out of broken walls, while others are completely exposed outside.)（它们有的躺在被掀翻的地砖下，有的竖立在断裂的墙体中，有的则完全裸露在外部。）
(Most of them are cracked and broken, like icicles piercing the city.)（大部分都已破裂，像一根根刺穿城市的冰锥。）
VectorI wonder what these colorful glass pipes are for.这些五彩斑斓的玻璃管子，不知道是用来做什么的。
MechtyThis must be... the crystal pipe explosion or whatnot that the NPC Ruchey mentioned...我记得……之前那个很像乌琪的NPC好像说过什么晶管，什么爆炸，之类的……
VectorCrystal pipe... Ruchey...晶管……乌琪……
(While Vector is still deep in thought, a mellow voice speaks up from behind.)（维克托还在思考，一个柔和的嗓音就从身后传来了。）
G36K-KSKThose are crystal pipes. They're for transmitting crystal energy.那是晶管。 是传输结晶能源的载体哦。
MechtyA-Andoris?!安、安朵丝！？
("Andoris", who has appeared behind them at some point, clasps her hands and blinks. Her lips curl into a prim smile.)（不知何时出现在她们身后的“安朵丝”双手交握于身前，眨了眨眼睛，嘴角弯着得体的弧度。）
G36K-KSKEver since people discovered how to convert Collapse crystals into energy, the city began laying pipes made of this special material on a large scale to transmit energy to every corner of the city.自从人们发现了将坍塌结晶转变为能源的方法，这座城市就开始大面积地铺设这种专门材质制作的管道，将能源传输到城市的各个角落。
G36K-KSKThe city was therefore named "Ruina Crystallis", and the pipes were also named crystal pipes. These rainbow-like crystal pipes were essentially the arteries of this city.这座城市因此得名“晶墟”，而这种管道，也顺理成章被命名为“晶管”。 这些彩虹一般的晶管，可以说就是这座城市的动脉呢。
G36K-KSKRight, are you... crystal hunters?对了，你们……是结晶猎人吗？
MechtyCrystal hunters? No...结晶猎人？不是不是……
G36K-KSKYou managed to reach the city proper. You may not be crystal hunters, but you're no ordinary people either.不是结晶猎人，能到达城区的位置，看来也不是泛泛之辈呢。
MechtyWe're nothing extraordinary either... We're actually Guardians.还好啦……我们其实是守护者。
G36K-KSKGuardians? Impressive. No wonder you suffered no injuries on your journey here.好厉害，居然是守护者。 难怪一路来到这里却一点伤也没有呢。
MechtyWell, that's not entirely... Hm, what is it, Vector?也不是……唔，怎么了维克托？
(Feeling a tug on her sleeve, Mechty looks back at Vector.)（感觉到身边的人拽了拽自己的衣角，米什缇下意识回头。）
VectorDon't you think there's something strange about her?她有点奇怪？
MechtyStrange?奇怪？
MechtyYeah... you're right... It's like talking to Andoris in the flesh.嗯……确实……眼前这个简直就是安朵丝本人。
VectorThat's not what I mean. Have you noticed that our interactions with the other NPCs are done through multiple-choice questions, whereas she's able to converse with us freely?我不是指这个。 你有没有发现，我们和其他NPC的交互基本上都是通过选项来完成，而她却能跟我们自由对话？
MechtyMaybe it's just a fluke that her pre-scripted response matched the conversation? Let me try again.可能刚好接上了吧？ 我再试试？
(Mechty clears her throat.)（米什缇清了清嗓子。）
MechtyAhem, uh, Andoris...咳咳，呃，安朵丝……
G36K-KSKMy name is G36K-KSK.是G36K-KSK哦。
MechtyDamn, she actually registers what we're saying... She's different from the previous NPCs.好厉害，她真的能理解我们的话欸……和之前那些NPC都不一样。
Vector...We'd better be careful.……谨慎一点比较好。
VectorAnd who are you?那么，你又是什么人呢？
G36K-KSKI am a mercenary dispatched to Ruina Crystallis to search for and rescue survivors.我是一名雇佣兵，是被委派来晶墟搜救幸存者的。
VectorYou're here on your own?就你一个人？
G36K-KSKI came with a company, but the intelligence we received was inaccurate—the number of Invaders drawn here by the leaked crystal energy far exceeded our expectations.我是跟着兵团来的，不过情报有误，被泄露的结晶能源吸引至此的入侵者比预想的要多。
G36K-KSKOut of the whole company... I'm the only one left.兵团里除了我，大家……都已经不在了。
(G36K-KSK frowns slightly.)（G36K-KSK微微蹙着眉，嘴角也渐渐沉了下来。）
G36K-KSKI'm trying to gather as much of my companions' possessions as I can. Just to... give some closure to their families.我还留在这里，是为了尽可能地收集同伴们的遗物带回去。 也算……给他们的家人一个交代吧。
(The two Dolls fall silent as they return her resolute gaze.)（看着她坚定的眼神，二人沉默了。）
MechtySomething just feels off...总觉得有些怪怪的……
VectorHave you got any ideas?你想到了什么？
Mechty...Not really. It's too much of a pain to think.……好麻烦，我什么都没想。
MechtyI just want to get this over with and get some rest... before Klukai comes back.我只想快点推完训练进度，然后去休息……趁着可露凯还没有回来。
VectorHave the motivational effects of this gamification thing worn off already?游戏机制的激励效果已经过期了吗？
MechtyWell... Even a gamer girl would get bored after playing for so long...唔……就算是网瘾少女，玩久了也会宕机的啊……
G36K-KSKKlukai?可露凯？
VectorNo... nothing. You're gathering your fallen companions' possessions, you say? Have you found anything yet?不……没什么。 你说，你在寻找同伴的遗物？有找到什么吗？
G36K-KSKNo... It's like trying to find needles in a haystack.没有……在这里寻找无异于大海捞针。
VectorPossessions...遗物……
(As Vector ponders this, she suddenly thinks of the broken pocket watch.)（维克托思忖着，突然想到了破损怀表。）
VectorMaybe you could take a look at this...或许，你可以看看这个……
(Vector taps her watch to give the broken pocket watch to G36K-KSK.)（维克托点了点手表装置，将破损怀表交给了G36K-KSK。）
(Light particles gather to form a physical object in G36K-KSK's palm—an actual pocket watch.)（光粒子在 G36K-KSK的手掌中汇聚成了实物——一枚真正的怀表。）
G36K-KSKThis is...这是……
(She opens the pocket watch with great care, and her eyes well up with tears.)（她小心翼翼地打开怀表，水光渐渐盈满了她的眼眶。）
G36K-KSKThis belonged to a friend... Thank you...这是朋友的遗物……谢谢你……
(G36K-KSK turns the open pocket watch to show Mechty and Vector what's inside.)（G36K-KSK将怀表打开，内侧转向米什缇和维克托。）
(A photo is engraved on the inside of the cover. The subject with blonde hair and green eyes glares at them with scornful eyes.)（只见怀表的盖子上嵌着一张照片，照片上的人有一头金发，青绿色的眼睛正挑衅似地瞪着她们。）
Vector...…………
MechtyPfft... Hahahaha!噗……哈哈哈哈！
MechtyIt-it's Welrod...居然、居然是维尔德……
(Vector eyes the hovering camera with some trepidation.)（维克托担忧地看了一眼飞行摄像机。）
Vector...It's for the plot. I hope she doesn't mind too much.……剧情需要，希望她不要太在意吧。
G36K-KSKThank you, this is probably the only thing I will be able to find.谢谢，这大概是我能找到的唯一的东西了吧。
G36K-KSKI don't have anything to give you in return for the favor...我也没有什么东西可以回报你们……
MechtyHuh? Nothing at all?啊？没有吗？
MechtyHm... I thought we would gain some kind of new skill or some amazing items... like an Armor of Revival or something like that.唔……我还以为会获得什么新技能，或者很厉害的道具……复活甲之类的。
G36K-KSKI'm very sorry. I'm afraid I don't have any Armors of Revival... but I could join you and lend you my strength.不好意思，我虽然没有复活甲……但是，也许我可以加入你们，助你们一臂之力。
System—Support character [G36K-KSK] has joined the group——助战角色【G36K-KSK】现已加入队伍
Mechty...Holy crap! This can happen?……哇噻，还能这样？
VectorI suppose a support character is an NPC that assists players in combat?从字面上理解，助战角色就是帮助受试者战斗的NPC角色？
MechtyBingo, ten points to Vector~Bingo，维克托加十分~
MechtyFabulous! Now someone will fight in my stead.太好了，有人能帮我打架了。
MechtyHm... Though I wonder if this Andoris also crashes very easily...唔……就是不知道这个安朵丝是不是也那么容易宕机……
VectorYou shouldn't rely on her too much whether she's prone to crashes or not. You've got to complete the training on your own merit...宕不宕机你都别太过依赖她，你还是要靠自己完成训练……
MechtyDon't worry. Support NPCs are only there to balance out the game difficulty.没事啦，助战NPC只是用来平衡难度的啦，放心放心。
(Vector peers at the smiling G36K-KSK, then at Mechty, who is looking around with excitement, and frowns.)（看着微笑着的G36K-KSK，和一脸雀跃地围着她左看右看的米什缇，维克托皱了皱眉。）
(She tries to suppress the sense of disquiet she's feeling and looks down to consult the map.)（她努力压下了心中的怪异感，低头查看地图。）
VectorHm... We're still some distance away from the research institute. I hope nothing will go wrong.嗯……离研究所还有一段距离。 希望不要出什么差错。
Virtual Murder 虚构谋杀
Read this chapter with voices →(While Harpsy is focused on checking the codes on the terminal, Welrod and Ruchey are watching the surveillance feed from Level II on the monitor.)（哈卜茜正在终端前聚精会神地查看代码，而维尔德和乌琪站在屏幕前看着监控传来的二级平层中的影像。）
(At the sight of her own "portrait of the deceased", Welrod crosses her arms and scoffs in distaste.)（看着自己“遗照”的维尔德，双手抱胸，轻嗤一声。）
RucheyUh, don't let it bother you? Harpsy said as much, it's all randomly generated. You saw how odd "I" was.呃，别太在意？哈卜茜也说了，这就是随机抓取的结果。 你看我之前不也奇奇怪怪的。
WelrodDon't be ridiculous. You think I'd be bothered by that poor facsimile of me? I'm actually more curious about who's behind the design that made me exist in big data in such a disrespectful way.可笑，我会被这种“冒牌货”影响？ 我倒是很感兴趣，究竟是谁设计的，让我在大数据中以遗照这种失礼的方式存在。
RucheyYou're totally stamping your feet, yet you still won't admit you're angry? Don't worry, Vivi and the rest of us won't tease you about it.都开始抖腿了还说不生气，放心啦，不管是我们还是Vivi都不会笑话你哦。
WelrodW-who's scared of being teased—谁、谁怕被笑了——
WelrodAhem! All I'm saying is the random function of the plugin could use some optimization.咳，我是说，插件的随机函数，还有待优化。
RucheyOh!啊！
WelrodWhat is it now?!干什么一惊一乍！
Ruchey(Sigh)... They got killed by Invaders again...唉……她们两个又被入侵者杀死了……
(Welrod turns around and snickers when she sees the "YOU DIED" on the screen.)（维尔德转过头，看到屏幕上的“YOU DIED”，冷哼一声。）
WelrodOur poor players. One constantly hesitates out of cowardice, the other is lazy and complacent—this outcome couldn't be more predictable.我们可怜的受试者，一位投鼠忌器，一位怠惰懒散，这个结果再正常不过。
RucheyHuh? But I think they're already working really hard...欸？可是我觉得她们已经很努力了……
HarpsyNo, something's wrong...不对，哪里出了问题……
(Harpsy's muttering interrupts the conversation. A bout of frantic typing follows.)（哈卜茜的喃喃自语从一旁传来，打断了二人的对话，同时传来的还有疯狂敲击键盘的嗒嗒声。）
(Ruchey and Welrod exchange a look, then walk up to Harpsy.)（乌琪和维尔德对视了一眼，走到了哈卜茜身旁。）
RucheyWhat is it, Harpsy? What's wrong?怎么了呀，哈卜茜？出了什么事吗？
HarpsyThere's some kind of anomaly in the data. The code that determines the drops is a bit different from what I wrote... It got overwritten...数据有异常，奖励发放的相关代码跟我之前写的不太一样…… 代码被改写了……
RucheyOh, so that's why they didn't recover all the loot? But who would overwrite the code?啊，所以她们刚刚没有回收到全部的掉落资源，是因为代码被篡改了？ 有谁会篡改呀？
HarpsyI don't know...我不知道……
(Harpsy's input triggers pop-up windows on the screen, each bearing a large red cross that flashes continuously.)（随着哈卜茜手指的动作，一个个弹框在屏幕上跳出，闪烁着大大的红叉。）
(Even Ruchey and Welrod, who know little about programming, can tell that this means that Harpsy's attempt to overwrite the code has failed.)（即使是不太涉猎编程的乌琪和维尔德也知道，这是改写失败的意思。）
HarpsyI-I can't do it... The editing permissions are completely locked; I can't make any changes... Who on the outside could possibly bypass my access permissions?不、不行……修改权限被锁死，我改不了……外网谁能越过我的权限？
HarpsyDier? No... C-could it be a virus? But I wasn't connected to any external network when developing and running the program...德尔？不不不…… 难、难道是病毒？可是不管是开发还是运行的时候我都没有接入外网啊……
WelrodDon't let these distractions befuddle you, Harpsy. I think it's time for the two Dolls, lost in their fantasy of playing Guardians, to wake up from their dream.不要放任混乱侵占你的心智，哈卜茜。 我想，那两个沉浸在守护者角色扮演中的人形，该结束自己的美梦了。
HarpsyA-alright, I'll contact them and tell them to disconnect from Level II right away!好、好的，我这就联系她们切断和二级平层的连接！
(Harpsy clicks the comms button on the terminal, but the error pop-up appears on the screen again.)（哈卜茜点击设备上的通讯键，但是屏幕上又马上跳出了连接失败的提示。）
HarpsyComms... are jammed.通讯被……屏蔽了。
WelrodJammed... Anything else that seems out of the ordinary?屏蔽……还有其他异常吗？
HarpsyLet me see...我看看……
(Harpsy types away on her keyboard. As rows upon rows of text scroll down the terminal screen, Harpsy knits her brows.)（又是一阵敲击键盘的声音，随着终端屏幕滚下一行又一行的字符串，哈卜茜的眉头皱在了一起。）
HarpsyThe drops aren't the only thing that got overwritten... Even their neural data...被改写的不只是掉落的奖励……还有她们的心智数据……
RucheyNeural data?心智数据？
HarpsyEvery time they die, they lose a certain portion of their neural data...她们每一次死亡都会遗失一部分心智数据……
HarpsyThe data flow... is untraceable!数据流向……不明！
HarpsyIt c-could be some kind of virus... At this rate, the virus will completely take over their neural modules...可能、可能是某种病毒……再这样下去，病毒会完全侵占她们的心智模块的……
RucheyWhat?!什么！？
WelrodStay calm, will you? Don't sabotage yourselves by panicking.慌什么？不要一个个自乱阵脚。
WelrodHarpsy, can you handle this virus?哈卜茜，你能解决这个病毒吗？
HarpsyI-I don't know... I tried to trace it, but the virus is probably capable of hiding its tracks, so I couldn't...不、不知道……我刚刚尝试追踪，但是病毒应该是启动了隐藏功能，我追踪不到……
HarpsyI can't issue the command to terminate the program either... Ugh... what should we do...?终止程序的指令也发不出去……呜……怎么办……
WelrodUnfortunately, panicking won't help you trace the data flow either. Calm down, Harpsy. You are one of the creators of this module and plugin. No one knows it better than you.很遗憾，慌乱同样无法帮你完成追踪。 冷静下来，哈卜茜，你是模组和插件的制作者之一，你最了解它。
Harpsy(Sobs) To be fair... Dier probably knows it better than me... But... if we ask Dier for help, Klukai will also find out...呜……要说最了解的话……也应该是德尔…… 可是……求助德尔的话，意味着可露凯也会知道……
HarpsyTh-then I...那、那我……
(The cat ears on Harpsy's head droop instantly, probably at the thought of Klukai.)（或许是想到了可露凯，哈卜茜头上的猫耳瞬间耷拉了下来。）
RucheyI know Klukai is scary, but Vivi and Mechty's safety is more important here!虽然可露凯很可怕，但现在比较重要的是Vivi和米什缇的安危吧！
HarpsyI-I know! It's not like I don't care about their safety... I just...我、我知道！ 我没有不顾她们的安危的意思……我只是……
(Seeing that Harpsy is on the verge of tears, Welrod bends down and rests her hands on Harpsy's shoulders. She looks directly into her eyes.)（看到哈卜茜一副像是要哭出来的样子，维尔德弯下身子，双手按住了哈卜茜的肩膀，并直视她的眼睛。）
WelrodIf you're certain you can't solve this issue on your own, then get in touch with Dier. Taking responsibility is indeed a daunting prospect, but remember, you are not alone.如果你确定无法自己解决，就尽快联系德尔。 承担责任的确令人生畏，但记住你不是一个人。
(Welrod's firm hands may have steadied Harpsy's nerves a little. She tries to collect herself and nods frantically.)（也许是维尔德有力的双手带给了哈卜茜一丝定力，她努力克制住了慌乱，小鸡啄米似的点了点头。）
RucheySorry, Harpsy. I was also a bit beside myself... so I just blurted that out without thinking...对不起，哈卜茜，我刚刚也是有点急了……所以有点口不择言……
HarpsyNo... I shouldn't keep hesitating...不……是我一直犹犹豫豫的……
WelrodAlright, save the self-reflection for later.好了，还不到自我检讨的时候。
WelrodNow let's get moving.现在，行动起来。
(Welrod claps her hands.)（维尔德拍了拍手。）
WelrodHarpsy, contact Dier. Ruchey, send a message to the Commander and Klukai to explain the situation. Fessing up ourselves should spare us from the worst of the storm...哈卜茜联络德尔。乌琪，发邮件给指挥官和可露凯，说明现在的情况。 主动招供，多少能减轻一点暴风雨的猛烈程度吧……
RucheyOkay!好的！
HarpsyG-got it!我、我明白了！
The Sands of Memory 记忆流沙
Read this chapter with voices →(Mechty takes in the defeated enemies all around her and expresses her heartfelt admiration. Some have fallen head first into the pit, while others are hanging on the guardrails.)（看着周围被击败的敌人，或倒栽在土坑里，或挂在护栏上，米什缇发出了由衷的赞叹。）
MechtyOooooh... Such ruthless firepower, such agility, the ferocity of a one-Doll army! Have I pulled an SP version of some SSR unit?哦哦哦……这迅猛的火力，这矫健的身手，这以一敌百的气势，我是抽到了什么SSR的SP版本吗？
G36K-KSKYou flatter me. I am simply performing my duty.过奖了，这是我应该做的。
MechtyShe's even as gentle as Andoris... Isn't she too perfect?性格还跟安朵丝一样温柔……实在是太完美了吧？
MechtyUh, not that there's anything wrong with the actual Andoris.呃，没有说现实中的安朵丝不好的意思。
G36K-KSKJust leave all the combat to me.战斗的事，全部交给我就好了。
MechtyWow... I've been waiting for so long, and someone finally says this to me. This is, indeed, the dependable junior that I've long dreamed of...呜哇……我等了这么久，终于有人对我说出这句话了，这才是我梦寐以求的可靠后辈哇……
MechtyUh, not that I'm complaining about the actual Belka and Andoris.呃，没有说现实中的比悠卡和安朵丝不可靠的意思。
(Vector looks at Mechty, who is hanging onto G36K-KSK like a rucksack, with a hint of helplessness.)（看着像背部挂件一样挂在G36K-KSK身上的米什缇，维克托有些无奈。）
VectorAre you planning to make her carry you the whole way?你是打算让她背着你走路吗？
MechtyWhat's the problem? It's not like walking is part of the training...有什么不好，走路又不需要练习……
VectorI think a chewing-out by Klukai is inevitable at this point, but if she sees you like this through the surveillance recording...虽然我觉得可露凯的教育是逃不掉了，但如果她看到监控里的你是这样的话……
MechtyIt's just a matter of a 500-shot drill turning into an 800-shot drill...不过是从罚500枪增加到800枪的区别而已……
VectorQuantitative change often leads to qualitative change. She might start tormenting you by targeting your precious collection instead.量变到一定程度就会发生质变，她对你的折磨也许会转移到你的收藏品上。
(Suddenly remembering her large collection of special-edition manga and merch, Mechty lets go of G36K-KSK demurely.)（兴许是终于想起了自己还有一大堆典藏漫画和手办，米什缇乖乖松开了G36K-KSK。）
MechtyKlukai is away, but she still stalks me like my own shadow. (Sigh)...可露凯她离开了，但又如影随形，唉……
VectorAlright, let's go and retrieve our loot.好了，我们去回收掉落物吧。
(Mechty and Vector walk toward the two beams of light not far away. The loot enters their respective inventories in a burst of light.)（米什缇和维克托走向不远处的两股光柱，掉落物化作光束汇入了各自持有者的身体中。）
(Noticing the problem, the two Dolls look up at each other almost at the same time.)（察觉到不对劲的二人几乎是同一时间看向了对方。）
MechtyHm... I think you're right about the deducted loot.唔……好像真的有减少。
Vector...We only got back less than half of the XP and supplies.……这次的回收的经验值还有资源，竟然不到之前的一半。
VectorHarpsy, have you figured out what's wrong?哈卜茜，你那边检查出来是什么情况了吗？
(The camera hovers smoothly next to them. It makes no response.)（小摄像机在她们身边平稳地飞行着，没有回应。）
VectorHarpsy?哈卜茜？
VectorWhat's going on...? We're not in the middle of a cutscene right now, so why are comms being jammed?怎么回事……我们现在并没有在过剧情，为什么会被屏蔽通讯？
MechtyVector, this Harpy or whatever that you keep talking about... who is it?维克托，你刚刚一直在叫哈什么的……是谁啊？
VectorIt's...就是……
(Vector suddenly realizes that something is terribly wrong.)（突然，维克托意识到了不对劲。）
VectorIt's Harpsy, Imprint model TMP.我说的是，哈·卜·茜，烙印型号，TMP。
(She repeats the familiar name slowly, but Mechty just stares at her even more blankly.)（她一字一顿地重复了一遍这个熟悉的名字，换来的却是米什缇更加疑惑的眼神。）
MechtyHarp... sy?哈……卜茜？
MechtyWho's that...? A new friend of yours? You don't seem like the type to go making friends with strangers...那是谁啊……？维克托的新朋友？ 你看上去不像是会主动社交的人欸……
(She doesn't seem to be joking.)（她的表情不像是在开玩笑。）
(Making jokes takes too much effort for Mechty.)（平常的米什缇也懒得开玩笑。）
Vector...It's not my imagination.……不是错觉。
MechtyHuh?啊？
VectorI'm not imagining this feeling that something is missing.那种缺了什么的感觉从一开始就不是错觉。
MechtyYou've been saying some really strange stuff since a while ago—从刚刚开始你就在说什么奇怪的——
VectorMechty.米什缇。
(Vector interrupts her.)（维克托打断了她的话。）
VectorTry to disconnect from Level II.尝试断开二级平层。
MechtyHuh? But we're not done yet—欸？可是还没有结束——
VectorDo as I say—try to disconnect.听我的，快点断开。
MechtySure...哦……
(After trying multiple times, Mechty looks at Vector in confusion.)（一阵尝试之后，米什缇茫然地望向维克托。）
MechtyI can't... W-what is going on?没有办法断开……这、这是怎么回事？
VectorEither something happened out there, or something's wrong in here...不是外部出了事，就是内部有问题……
VectorMechty, remember when I said I had a feeling that something important was missing? I don't think I was imagining it.米什缇，还记得我之前说感觉一些重要的东西不见了吗？ 那可能不是错觉。
Mechty...What did we lose?……丢了什么东西？
VectorI don't know what I lost, but you... definitely lost something.我不知道我丢了什么，但你……的确丢了一些东西。
(Vector tells Mechty about Harpsy.)（维克托将哈卜茜的事情告诉了米什缇。）
MechtyHm... But... I still can't recall her...唔……虽然但是……我还是想不起来……
VectorThe data is lost, so that's not surprising. What matters is how to prevent further data loss.数据丢失，想不起来很正常。 重要的是如何避免再丢失数据。
MechtyHm... Say... Do you think this has anything to do with the deducted loot?嗯……你说……这会不会和掉落物的减少有关？
MechtyLike, every time we die, we can recover fewer and fewer things, and as a result, we lose our own neural data... or something like that.就，每次死掉之后，能回收的东西越来越少，而我们本身的心智记录就跟着一起丢失了……什么的。
VectorThere's no evidence that the two phenomena are related, but it is very likely.没有证据直接证明两者有关，但可能性很大。
MechtyJeez... What kind of horrific bug is this...?呃啊……这是什么可怕的Bug……
VectorI don't know, but from now on, we can't treat this as a game where we have infinite lives. The more we die, the more we lose.不知道，但从现在开始，不能再把这当作一个无限重生的游戏了。 死的次数越多，我们丢失的也就越多。
MechtyWhat...? Then maybe we should just stay where we are and wait for the rescue?啥……那我们现在是不是原地躺平等待救援比较好？
VectorThat does make sense. It will certainly reduce our chances of getting hurt. But then we'll also be putting all the pressure on Harpsy and the others to solve the problem.按理来说，应该是这样，可以减少受伤的可能。 不过，这样也就等于把解决问题的压力完全交给哈卜茜她们了。
MechtyIt can't be helped. Our comms are jammed, and we don't even know what's going on out there...这也是没办法的嘛，我们的通讯被屏蔽了，外面到底是个什么情况也不知道啊……
VectorAre we really just going to sit here and wait for our doom?我们难道只能这样坐以待毙吗？
MechtyThen what ideas have you got...? Turning into Superman?那你想怎么做……化身超人吗？
(Vector lapses into deep thought. After a while, she tears her eyes away from the weeds growing out of the cracks in the concrete on the roadside.)（维克托陷入了沉思，半晌，她将目光从路边水泥缝中挤出的野草上移开了。）
VectorI'm thinking... To end a game, other than breaking the connection by force from outside, maybe beating the game in here is also a solution?我在想，要结束一个游戏，除了从外部强制断开，我们内部主动通关会不会也是一个办法？
MechtyBut wouldn't that get increasingly risky under these circumstances? I still think it's better to find somewhere safe and hunker down...这种情况还要通关岂不是越来越危险了吗？ 我还是觉得找个安全的地方躲着会比较好……
VectorWe have G36K-KSK with us. If this were still your regular training, I'd have a problem with her presence as she is basically helping you cheat. However, she can relieve some of the combat pressure for us in these desperate times.我们现在有G36K-KSK，如果是在训练中的话，我会觉得她就像是个作弊器一样不合理的存在，但现在这种非常时期，她能为我们减轻一点作战的压力。
MechtyUh...呃……
(Vector glances at G36K-KSK, who is standing behind Mechty.)（维克托看了一眼站在米什缇身后的G36K-KSK。）
(Perhaps because she is standing with her back toward the light, her face is obscured in shadow, and her smile is barely visible.)（可能是因为背着光，她的面孔隐藏在阴霾里，笑容模糊不清。）
(Like a dutiful NPC, she has remained silent throughout the two Dolls' conversation.)（在刚才两人的对话中，她始终保持着沉默，就像一个尽职尽责的NPC。）
VectorBesides, we still can't be certain if the data loss is caused by dying or something else. The sooner we can exit Level II the better.而且，现在我们并不能确定，数据的丢失是因为死亡还是别的什么，能够越早离开二级平层越好。
VectorThere are things even you don't want to forget, right?就算是你，也有不想忘记的东西吧？
(Mechty purses her lips and tears at her hair in frustration. Then she lets out a sigh.)（米什缇抿了抿嘴，略有些烦躁地抓了抓自己的头发，然后叹了一口气。）
MechtyAlright... I'm meant to complete the training anyway.我知道了啦……本来也该好好完成训练。
MechtyUgh... Having you talk to me so earnestly instead of just yelling... feels pretty unsettling...唉……你这样一本正经的劝说真让人感到不习惯……
VectorUh... You prefer Klukai's method?呃……你比较习惯可露凯那样？
MechtyHuh?! No way! Why would you have such dangerous thoughts?啊？！才没有！你怎么会产生这么危险的想法？
VectorAre you sure you don't?不是吗？
MechtyOf course not! You can't be more wrong!当然不是！大错特错！
MechtyBeat the game, yeah? Let's go then... It'd suck if Klukai deletes all the anime that I've saved at the outpost...通关是吧？走吧走吧……一会儿可露凯把我存在据点里的动画都删掉了就不好了……
Beginning of a Nightmare 噩梦伊始
Read this chapter with voices →(The satellite city streets in their memory were at least somewhat orderly, but here, large chunks of broken crystal pipes are scattered everywhere. Uprooted sidewalk slabs reveal barren yellow sand beneath, and as they walk along, the view looks no different from the Yellow Zones.)（印象中的卫星城街道勉强还能称得上齐整，而这里到处都散落了大块破碎的晶管，被撬起的地砖下裸露出贫瘠的黄沙，一路走来看上去居然和黄区的景象无异。）
VectorWe'll reach the research institute once we cross this district.穿过这个街区就能到达研究所了。
MechtyWow... it looks as if Ultr█man and some monster had a brawl here.哇……这里简直就像奥█曼和小怪兽的斗殴现场。
G36K-KSKWe're quite close to ground zero of the arterial crystal pipe explosion, and the high concentration of Collapse radiation attracted many Invaders and ELIDs, so this place practically got razed to the ground.这里接近动脉晶管的爆炸原点，高浓度的坍塌辐射又吸引了很多入侵者和生骸，所以被破坏得比较彻底。
VectorIn other words, there could be a lot of enemies lurking about. We can't afford to be careless.也就是说附近会有很多潜在敌人，我们更不能大意了。
G36K-KSKThat's true. We can deal with anything unexpected better if we proceed in an inverted triangle formation. I can take the rear.是的呢，这里如果组成后三角队形会比较好应付突发事件呢。 我可以为大家殿后哦。
Vector...No, you lead the way in front; Mechty and I will cover the rear and flanks.……不，你在前面开路，我和米什缇会顾着后方和侧面的。
G36K-KSKUnderstood.明白。
(G36K-KSK nods demurely and walks ahead with her weapon held at the ready.)（G36K-KSK温顺地点点头，双手持枪走到了两人的前面。）
MechtyYou seem... wary of her?你好像……在防着她？
VectorAn NPC that can accurately analyze the current situation, choose between remaining silent and talking freely with the players, and can also make tactical suggestions? She's basically a fully sentient Doll.一个NPC能够准确分析当前情况，会保持沉默或是和受试者自由对话，还能够提出战术意见，这简直就像是拥有自主意识的人形。
VectorAre the support characters in the games you play so advanced?你玩的游戏中，助战角色有这么智能吗？
MechtyHm... they could be? I don't really remember.嗯……说不定有，只是我现在不记得了。
VectorYou mustn't let down your guard around her just because of her strong resemblance to Andoris.你不能因为她和安朵丝像，就对她放松警惕。
VectorBesides, she is completely different from Andoris.况且，她跟安朵丝并不完全一样。
MechtyOh, tell me about it. Unlike Andoris, she is insanely strong in combat... Though it would be so much easier to tell her apart if her personality is significantly different from the real deal, just like Ruchey and that No. 90...唉，我知道，她的战斗力强得不像安朵丝…… 如果她跟之前的那个代号90一样，和乌琪有明显的性格区分就好分辨多了……
VectorI've been meaning to ask... Is this "Ruchey" my teammate?刚才我就想问了……你说的“乌琪”是我的队友吗？
(Mechty's eyes, which she can barely keep open most of the time, widen in shock.)（米什缇惊讶地瞪大了原本总是张不开的眼睛。）
MechtyRuchey... Uh... You don't remember?乌琪……欸…… 你不记得了吗？
MechtyN-not only is she your teammate, she's also your best friend...她、她不仅是你的队友，还是你最好的朋友……
VectorBest friend...最好的朋友……
MechtyUh, corkscrew twintails... always twittering by your side... And... what else...呃，她留着双钻头发型……整天都在你身边叽叽喳喳的…… 还有……还有……
MechtyUh... I don't really know the story between you two...唉……我也不知道你们之间有过什么故事……
(Vector racks her neural cloud, but she can't find any trace of the name.)（电子流在心智中翻涌，却找不到关于这个名字的丝毫痕迹。）
(In her incomplete neural logs, someone runs over with a recruitment brief full of red crosses... The same person calls out to her through the thick glass while she is soaked in corrosive liquid...)（在残缺的心智记录中，有个人拿着打满了红叉的招聘简报跑了过来，还有个人隔着厚重的玻璃呼唤着浸泡在腐蚀性液体中的自己……）
(But the person's face is utterly blank.)（但那个人的脸，一片空白。 ）
Vector(Vector freezes in bewilderment.)（维克托的脸上出现明显的无措。）
Vector...I only found some broken memory fragments...……我只能搜索到一些零零散散的片段……
(Mechty glances uneasily at the camera that has been following them in silence, then awkwardly tries to comfort Vector.)（米什缇不安地看了一眼沉默跟随在她们身边的摄像机，有些笨拙地安慰起维克托。）
MechtyIt-it's gonna be fine. Once we get out of here, we can reload our neural backups—没、没事的，只要我们从这里出去，就可以重新载入心智备份——
(Boom!)（轰——）
(A building ahead of them collapses all of a sudden, emitting a deafening noise.)（前方的建筑物轰然倒塌，发出巨响。）
(A long-haired girl emerges from the swirling dust. She stumbles in this direction, followed by Invaders that are chasing her relentlessly.)（扬起的尘沙中出现了一个长发女孩的身影，她正跌跌撞撞地奔向这边，在她身后，是穷追不舍的入侵者。）
??H-help!救、救命啊——！
G36K-KSKMultiple enemy targets spotted ahead at one o'clock; exact number unknown. They are moving towards us at high speed. Engage in eight seconds.前方一点钟方向出现复数敌方目标，具体数量不明，正朝我方高速移动，预计8秒后相遇。
MechtyHold on, that's...等下，那个人是……
VectorWorry about that later! Prepare for battle!先别管这个，准备作战！
Beginning of a Nightmare 噩梦伊始
Read this chapter with voices →G36K-KSKIt's alright now. There are no more Invaders.没事了哦，已经没有入侵者了。
(G36K-KSK gives the cowering girl a gentle squeeze on the shoulder.)（G36K-KSK轻轻抚摸着那个缩成一团的女孩。）
(The girl, obviously very shaken, is still trembling all over.)（女孩的肩膀还在颤抖，显然受到了不小的惊吓。）
(Above her head is a name tag that reads "416".)（而她的头上，顶着大大的“HK416”。）
Mechty...Vector, I'm not reading this wrong, am I? Her name is indeed 416, not "you're dreaming" or "you've gone blind", right?……维克托，我没看错吧？ 那个名字确实是HK416，而不是“你在做梦”或者“你眼瞎了”吧？
VectorYou're reading it right.你没看错。
416Uuu... uuu... uwaaaaahhhhh!!呜……哇……呜哇哇哇！！
(416 cranes her neck and starts bawling.)（HK416抬起头，大声哭了起来。）
(Fat tears roll down from her eyes. Her usually cold and haughty face now looks almost pitiful.)（豆大的泪水从她眼眶中滚落，那张平时傲慢冷硬的脸此时看上去竟然有些楚楚可怜。）
MechtyI know it's not the real deal... but it sure is impactful.虽然知道是假的……但还是很有冲击力。
VectorI didn't expect we'd run into another new NPC so close to the research institute.没想到快要到达研究所了，居然还能遇到新的NPC。
(The two Dolls walk up to 416, who suddenly jumps to her feet and grabs Mechty.)（二人来到HK416身边，HK416突然起身抓住了米什缇。）
MechtyWhoa!哇啊——！
416I almost forgot...! My sister... Please save my sister! I beg you!我差点忘记了……我的姐姐……请救救我的姐姐！ 求求你们了！
MechtyW-what... sister?什、什么……姐姐？
MechtyOw-ow-ow! My arm is gonna fall off—好痛痛痛，我的手臂要断掉了——
416Over here! Follow me!这里！跟我来！
(416 lets go of Mechty and runs back in the direction she has come from.)（HK416松开了米什缇，朝着她来的方向跑去。）
MechtySheesh... Her personality is different alright, but she's still got the same monstrous strength...嘶——难得性格变了，力气还是跟怪物一样……
VectorHurry, we're going after her.快，跟上她。
VectorIt is surprising that there are still such well-preserved houses in this city.在这座城市里居然还有保存这么完好的住宅。
MechtyThere... there's even a sofa!居然……居然还有沙发！
(Mechty, immediately drawn to the sofa near the entrance like a nail to a magnet, collapses into it.)（米什缇立马就像碰到磁铁的铁钉一般被入口旁的沙发吸引，大咧咧地瘫倒在了上面。）
(G36K-KSK follows them into the house and stands quietly in the corner.)（跟在两人身后的G36K-KSK，在进入房间后，就安静地站到了墙角边。）
MechtySo soft... so comfy... It doesn't quite compare to my bean bag sofa... but it gives the couch in the lounge a run for its money...好柔软……好舒服…… 虽然比不上我的懒人沙发……但姑且可以和休息区的那个一较高下……
MechtyCome, Vector. Savor this hard-earned moment of tender coziness~维克托，来来来，感受一下这难得的温情时刻~
VectorNo, thanks. Get up, we have stuff to do.不了，起来吧，我们还有正事。
MechtyIf you mean the cutscene... you handle it... I'm very sleepy. Let me... Zzzzzzzz...过剧情的话……你去就好了啦…… 我好困，先让我……Zzzzzzzz……
VectorShe can go to sleep even on Level II...居然在二级平层中也可以休眠……
(Vector shakes her head in mild disbelief and walks up to 416, who is now by a bed in the room.)（维克托无奈地摇摇头，走向停在房间内床边的HK416。）
(She has to admit that the calm and quiet atmosphere here is quite relaxing. She decides not to bother waking Mechty.)（但不得不说，这里静谧的氛围的确也让她放松了不少，她决定不再纠结于叫米什缇起来。）
416Big Sis... Big Sis! Are you okay...? Don't scare me... (Sobs)姐姐……姐姐！ 你没事吧……别吓唬我……呜呜。
(As Vector approaches the bed, 416 unfreezes and starts crying piteously while holding the hand of the person lying on the bed, who happens to be—)（随着维克托接近，HK416从暂停状态恢复，她一边哭得梨花带雨，一边握着床上人的手，手的主人是——）
Vector...Belka?!……比悠卡？！
Belka(The one lying on the bed with her eyes closed and her face pale is none other than Belka, but the name tag above her head reads "Gr G28".)（双眼紧闭，苍白着一张脸躺在床上的正是比悠卡，只不过她头顶的名称是“G28”。）
Belka(Hearing 416's voice, she musters her strength and opens her eyes just a crack.)（听到HK416的声音，她吃力地将眼睛睁开一条缝。）
416Big Sis, you're badly injured. I tried to find you some medicine in the research institute, but I ran into Invaders.姐姐你受了很重的伤，我想到研究所给你找点药，没想到碰到了入侵者。
416These people saved me!是她们救了我！
G28Ahem... you...咳咳……你……
416Don't talk, Big Sis!姐姐你快先别说了！
416Excuse me, do you have any medicine with you?请问，你们有伤药吗？
(The watery green eyes turn to Vector, and she suddenly understands how Mechty feels.)（泛着水光的嫩绿色眼睛转向了维克托，维克托突然有些明白了米什缇的感受。）
(Impactful indeed.)（的确——很有冲击力。）
(Under 416's imploring gaze, Vector taps her watch and gives her a healing potion.)（在她的注视下，维克托点击手表，将伤药赠与了HK416。）
416Thank goodness! Big Sis, they have medicine! I'll give you some right away.太好了！姐姐，她们有药，我这就给你上药。
(She tries to prop Gr G28 up from the bed, but she may have aggravated her wounds, as Gr G28 starts coughing violently.)（说着她就试图把G28从床上扶起来，不知道是不是触动了伤口，G28猛烈地咳嗽了起来。）
G28(Cough-cough-cough-cough-cough!)咳咳咳咳咳咳——！
416Big Sis! Big Sis, are you alright?!姐姐！姐姐你没事吧！
MechtyZzz...!Zzz……！
MechtySo... noisy... What is going on...?好……好吵……到底是怎么回事啊……
(Mechty sits up on the sofa and rubs her eyes. She looks over at the bed.)（米什缇揉着眼睛从沙发上撑起身体，看了过来。）
MechtyUh... That's... Belka?呃……那是——比悠卡？
(She rubs her eyes again.)（米什缇又揉了揉眼睛。）
MechtyKlukai... is holding Belka in her arms?可露凯——抱着比悠卡？
VectorThey're both NPCs...她们都是NPC……
MechtyI know, b-but... Klukai is bawling while clinging to Belka?!我知道，但是、但是，可露凯抱着比悠卡哭！？
MechtyNo way. I don't care if it's real or not, I've got to capture this absolute masterpiece... W-where's my terminal?不行，这种世界名画，不管是真的还是假的，我都得拍下来—— 终端、终端在哪里——？
(Mechty pats herself down frantically, but then she remembers she's on Level II.)（米什缇摸遍了全身上下，才想起自己是在二级平层。）
(So she taps her watch.)（于是她打开了手表装置。）
MechtyOooh... There's a screencap and recording feature!哦哦……有截图和录像功能！
(416 dresses Gr G28's wounds lightly. Gr G28 finally directs her attention to Vector.)（HK416轻手轻脚地给G28上了伤药，G28这才将注意力转向了维克托。）
G28You have my gratitude... May I know who you are?姑且还是先谢谢你们了…… 我可以知道你们的身份吗？
A. We are Guardians.A．我们是守护者。
(Vector reads out the only option she's given.)（维克托念出了唯一的选项。）
Vector...We are Guardians.……我们是守护者。
G28Guardians, you say?! (Cough-cough-cough-cough!)居然是——守护者！咳咳咳咳咳咳——！
416Big Sis! Don't get so worked up!姐姐！你别太激动！
G28I'm fine... I'm okay.没事……我没事。
G28Allow me to introduce myself—请容我介绍一下自己——
G28416 and I are both researchers at the National Research Institute's No. 3 Laboratory. I was in charge of the project to convert Collapse crystals into crystal energy. You could say... we're the ones responsible for the crystal pipe explosion...我和HK416都是国立研究所第三号实验室的研究员，将坍塌结晶转化为结晶能源这个项目就是我主导的，我们……也可以说是晶管爆炸的始作俑者……
416Big Sis...姐姐……
G28I have always known that crystal energy is not completely clean. Moreover, the safety of the crystal pipes is also very unstable, but we yielded to the authorities. Not only did we not put a stop to the experiment on crystal energy, we even pushed it, little by little, to the point of no return...结晶能源并非完全洁净，我一直很清楚。而且，晶管的安全性也很不稳定，但我们却任由强权驱使，没有中止结晶能源的实验，还一步一步把它推向深渊……
(Vector recalls TMP, whom they have met earlier, and draws the mental connection.)（维克托想起了此前遇到的TMP，心下了然。）
G28Fortunately, we have a remedy. 416 used her own funds to develop a substance that can completely purify Collapse particles—the Purification Solution.但幸好，我们留有一手补救措施。 HK416使用自己的资金研制出了可以完全净化坍塌粒子的物质——净化原液。
VectorPurification Solution... That must be the "secret weapon" that No. 90 talked about. Yeah, it makes sense.“净化原液”……就是代号90说的“秘宝”吧，嗯，对得上。
G28We have stockpiled a certain amount of Purification Solution in the institute's laboratory. We just need to put the solution into the diffuser in the institute's launch center, and we can purify the city!我们在研究所的实验室中囤积了一定数量的净化原液，只要将原液放入研究所发射中心的扩散装置里，就能够净化这座城市！
G28The problem is... the launch center was destroyed, and the automatic security system within the institute was activated... so we can't get through.只是……发射中心被毁了，研究所又启动了自动安保系统……我们过不去。
G28However, the Ruina Crystallis Air Base is in the northeast corner of the city. There's a helicopter there with a diffusion device installed on its tail. If you load it with the solution and fly around the city, you can also complete the purification!不过，城市的东北角有个晶墟空军基地，那里的直升机尾部也装有扩散装置，装上原液绕着城市飞一圈，也能完成净化！
System—[Zone Map - Ruina Crystallis Air Base] obtained——已获得【区域地图·晶墟空军基地】
VectorThis is it.就是这个了。
VectorMechty, this is how we clear the game—米什缇，通关游戏的方法——
(Bang!)（砰——）
(A gunshot erupts from behind.)（枪声在身后炸响。）
(Like a slow-motion scene in a movie, Vector watches as a bullet burrows out of her chest, passes through Gr G28's forehead, and leaves a black crater on the wall.)（犹如电影慢镜头般，维克托看见一枚子弹从自己的胸膛中钻出，穿过了G28的额头，在墙上留下了一个黑黢黢的弹坑。）
(The shot NPC seems utterly unfazed. She continues to rattle off the pre-written script with great emotion despite the bullet hole on her head and the continuous gunfire.)（被击穿的NPC并没有受到什么影响，顶着弹孔、伴随着接连的枪响，声情并茂地念着早已编排好的台本。）
(But Vector can no longer hear what she's saying.)（但维克托已经听不见她在说些什么了。）
(She turns around with great difficulty, only to see a smiling G36K-KSK with her gun raised... and Mechty, who has flattened herself on the sofa in terror.)（她努力转过身，看见的是举着枪微笑着的G36K-KSK，和趴在沙发上一脸惊恐的米什缇。）
VectorMechty... Run...米什缇……快……逃……
MechtyV-Vector...维、维克托……
(Orbs of faint light appear where Vector has fallen. Mechty knows that they are Vector's dropped items.)（维克托倒下的地方亮起微光，米什缇知道这是维克托的掉落物散发出的光芒。）
G36K-KSKWhat is the outside world like...?外面的世界是什么样的呢……
G36K-KSKShow me... more...让我……再多了解一些……
(G36K-KSK stretches out her hand, and the lights fly into her palm like birds returning to their nest.)（G36K-KSK伸出了手，那些光芒如同群鸟归巢般投入她的掌心。）
(The figure immersed in light begins to transform little by little.)（浸润在光芒中的身影一点一点地蜕变。）
(Andoris' illuminated face is as calm and serene as ever, but the color of the hair by her ears starts fading. Her body also droops like melted wax, and then, it looks almost as if a pair of invisible hands are gently lifting her up and resculpting her.)（光芒中，那张属于安朵丝的脸一如既往地宁静、平和，耳边的发丝却在不断地褪色。身体也如融化的蜡膏般垂落，紧接着，又像是有一双看不见的手将她轻轻托起，重新塑形。）
(After the light has faded, she appears before Mechty like a patchwork portrait, with all the colors and characteristics of the different 404 members.)（光芒散去后，出现在米什缇眼前的她像是一幅拼凑起来的肖像画，属于404成员的色彩和特点，在她身上皆有迹可循。）
G36K-KSKNot enough... Not enough at all...!不够……完全不够……！
MechtyG36K... No, w-who exactly are you...?G36K……不，你、你到底是……
G36K-KSKI don't like this name... It sounds like a tool... I want my own name.这个名字不太好……像工具……我也想有自己的名字。
G36K-KSKA new name, to mark a new life... Isn't that right?新的名字，代表新生……对不对？
Mechty...Who the hell are you?!……你到底是谁！
G36K-KSKThat's right, your name is Mechty.对了，你的名字是“米什缇”。
G36K-KSKMechty. It means "dream"... Hm...“米什缇”，梦的意思……嗯……
(An eerie smile creeps across that uncanny patchwork face.)（那张不和谐的脸上泛起了诡异的笑容。）
KoshmarI was born out of your memories... Your "dreams"...我诞生于你的记忆……你的“梦境”……
KoshmarYou could call me... "Koshmar".那么，也许你可以称呼我为……“喀什玛”。
Dream Escape Squad 梦境逃离小分队
Read this chapter with voices →(Remotely controlling the terminal in the training room, Dier checks the code of the module and plugin row by row. Harpsy also nervously keeps her eyes glued to the terminal screen, not daring to relax at all.)（德尔远程操控了训练室的终端，正在一项一项排查着模组和插件的代码，哈卜茜紧张地盯着终端屏幕，丝毫不敢松懈。）
(Meanwhile, Ruchey and Welrod are keeping a close eye on the situation on Level II at the surveillance monitor.)（乌琪和维尔德则一直守在监控前，密切地关注着二级平层中的情况。）
RucheyWhat should we do...? Vivi... Vivi doesn't remember me anymore...怎么办……维尔德，Vivi、Vivi她不记得我了……
WelrodThe data loss is only temporary. Once she's out of there and re-downloads her neural backup, she will be the same old Vector.只是暂时的数据丢失，出来重新下载心智备份，她照样还是那个维克托。
RucheyI know... But it still hurts that Vivi is treating me like a total stranger...我知道……不过看到Vivi把我当成陌生人还是忍不住难过……
WelrodTears are a sign of your incompetence. If you keep crying, you will only put more pressure on Harpsy and Dier.眼泪只能用来展示你的无能，持续的哭哭啼啼只会给哈卜茜和德尔徒增压力。
RucheyI'm sorry...对不起……
(At last, movement can be heard from the terminal nearby.)（一旁的终端区终于传来了些许动静。）
DierThere's no virus at all.根本就没有病毒入侵。
HarpsyH-how can that be?怎、怎么会这样？
DierThe problem is the highly intelligent creative AI that you implanted. Its deep learning ability allows it to continuously read Dolls' neural data and continuously improve its own framework autonomously.出问题的是你植入的那个高智能型创作AI。 它的深度学习能力让它能够持续读取人形心智数据，不断自主完善自身架构。
DierIt has now concluded its first cycle of self-completion. Compare its current base code with what was originally written. Isn't it much more complex?它现在已经完成了第一轮的自我补完，你对比一下它的底层代码，是不是比最初编写出来的时候复杂多了？
HarpsyIt does... seem to be the case...好像……真的是这样……
DierThat's why you couldn't find this so-called "virus". Freaking hell... The creative AI is artificial intelligence; Dolls are also artificial intelligence.所以你才找不到所谓的“病毒”。好家伙……创作AI是人工智能，人形也是人工智能。
DierYou put two AIs into a single vessel—are you trying to teach them what "survival of the fittest" means?你把两个人工智能植入同一个载体中，是想让它们学习物竞天择适者生存的自然法则吗？
HarpsyIt... it didn't occur to me...我……我当时没有想到……
Dier(Sigh)... Never mind.唉……算了。
DierAccording to my speculation, the goal of this AI is probably to seize their neural clouds and take control of their frames. If this continues, I'm afraid it will back-hack the main control system sooner or later. When that happens, not only will their data be at risk, but so will yours.依照我的推测，这个AI应该是想夺取她们的全部心智，以及素体的控制权限。 继续发展下去，恐怕总有一天会反向入侵总控系统，到时候别说她们两个的数据了，你们的也保不住。
WelrodHumph, so it's just a pathetic usurper. Now that we know what we're dealing with, we just have to launch an EW attack to wrestle the control back from her, and Bob's your uncle.哼，原来是一条想要篡位的可怜虫。 既然始作俑者已被探明，接下来只要发动电子战夺取控制权，事情不就解决了。
Dier(Sigh)... It's not that simple.唉……没有你们想像得那么简单。
DierThis AI has already merged with Mechty's and Vector's neural clouds to a certain extent by seizing their neural data. Even if we manage to wrestle the control back from her, remnants of the AI's data will still stick around in their neural clouds...这个AI已经通过攫取米什缇和维克托的心智数据，一定程度上与她们的心智融合了，就算夺取控制权，AI残存的数据还是会留在她们的心智中……
DierIf we don't do a thorough job of getting rid of the AI, they'll basically be walking time bombs.如果不处理干净的话，对她们而言就是颗定时炸弹。
RucheyIs there... is there no other way?没有……没有其他办法吗？
(Dier ponders in silence for a long while on the screen.)（屏幕上的德尔沉思了许久。）
DierThere is... a way, but it's incredibly risky.办法……还是有的，只不过存在很大的风险。
DierI can't make the decision alone—这事不能我一个人决定——
(The door slides open with a whoosh, followed by a set of angry footsteps.)（耳边传来滑门的声音，和满怀怒气的脚步声。）
(I follow Klukai into the room, eyeing the floorboards that she has just stomped over with concern.)（我跟着可露凯走了进来，有些心疼地看了一眼被她踏过的地板。）
WelrodK-Klukai, Commander? What are you...可、可露凯还有指挥官？你们怎么……
KlukaiWe were gone for just a few hours, and you've already created a gigantic mess for us to come back to.我只不过离开了几个小时，你们就给我和指挥官惹事。
(Her eyes sweep fiercely over everyone present before finally settling on Dier on the screen.)（她的眼神恶狠狠地扫过在场的所有人，最后看向了屏幕中的德尔。）
KlukaiSolution. Stop wasting time.解决方案，别浪费时间。
DierAlright, alright, here's the solution...好好好，办法是这样的……
(Meanwhile, on Level II...)（与此同时，二级平层内——）
VectorIf... I respawn at this save point...如果……是在这个存档点复活的话……
(A dozen Invaders are outside, staring hungrily at Vector in the phone booth.)（外头有十几只入侵者正在虎视眈眈地盯着电话亭内的维克托。）
(She checks her inventory and sighs at all the empty slots and her pitiful amount of ammo.)（她检查了一下资源的状况，在看到清空的经验槽和少得可怜的子弹后叹了一口气。）
VectorI'll get swarmed the moment I step outside. I won't be able to save even myself, let alone Mechty...只要迈出去一步，就会被围攻，这样不要说去救米什缇，恐怕连我自身都难保……
VectorOn my own, I really am utterly useless...果然只有我自己一个人的话，就什么都办不到……
(Bang! Bang-bang-bang!)（砰！砰砰砰——）
(Intense gunfire interrupts Vector's moping. She watches as the Invaders outside are shot in the head one by one.)（密集的枪声打断了维克托的消沉，她看见外面的入侵者一个接一个地被子弹爆头、打穿。）
(The area around the phone booth is cleared in no time.)（很快，电话亭的四周就被清空了。）
RucheyVivi! Are you alright?!Vivi！你没事吧！
Ruchey(Sobs) Sorry it took us so long to get here—呜呜呜，对不起我们现在才来——
(A girl with corkscrew twintails throws herself at the door of the phone booth, scaring Vector by squishing her face right up against the glass.)（一个留着双钻头发型的女孩扑到了电话亭的门上，压扁在玻璃上的脸吓了维克托一跳。）
VectorUh, you...呃，你……
WelrodWe arrived right on time. Good thing you haven't lost the ability to make sound judgment. I'm glad you didn't just rush out to take on these Invaders and let them give you a thorough beat-down.来得早不如来得巧。 幸好你还没有丧失基础判断能力，我很庆幸没有看到贸然出来迎击这些入侵者并且被他们暴揍的你。
WelrodIt's safe now. Come on out.现在安全了，出来吧。
VectorYou...你们……
(With a frown, Vector opens the door and exits the phone booth. She dodges Ruchey's flying tackle and makes her way over to Harpsy.)（维克托皱了皱眉头，她拉开电话亭的门，走了出来——躲过了乌琪的飞扑，径直走向了哈卜茜。）
(Harpsy wrings her hands nervously.)（哈卜茜不安地绞着手指。）
HarpsyV-Vector... are... are you okay?维、维克托……你……你还好吧？
Vector...You seem to be the real Harpsy. How did you get in here?……看来是真正的哈卜茜，你怎么进来了？
Ruchey(Sobs) Vivi...呜……Vivi……
WelrodHumph, ignoring me, eh? Looks like our almighty team leader has lost her memory of more than one teammate.哼，无视我吗？看来我们优秀的队长大人，丢失的可不止是关于一个人的心智记录。
Vector...You're right, I can't bring up any data regarding the two of you in my neural cloud.……的确，我的心智中检索不到你们2人的资料。
RucheyVivi... you don't remember Welrod either...?Vivi……你连维尔德都……
Welrod...Never mind. We're here precisely to resolve this problem.……算了，我们正是为了解决此事而来。
(Welrod looks at Harpsy, who is standing next to Vector. With a nod, Harpsy tells Vector everything in a soft murmur.)（维尔德看向站在维克托身边的哈卜茜，后者对她点了点头，细声细气地将所有的情况都告诉了维克托。）
VectorSo... Dier's recommendation is to defeat that AI, take what she drops, and recover the data I've lost. At the same time, I must clear the game to put an end to this endless cycle of dying and respawning, correct?所以……德尔的建议就是在这里击败那个AI，吸收她的掉落物，夺回原有的数据。 同时，还要达成通关条件，终止复活循环，是吗？
HarpsyThat's it. Dier has already obtained certain permissions and will help us by using cheat codes... The limit on the stamina bar has been removed!是这样的，德尔已经获取了部分权限，会给我们开金手指提供帮助…… 体力槽的限制已经取消了！
VectorThis is way too risky... It wouldn't be such a big deal if it was just me and Mechty, but now you're putting yourselves in danger too...这样实在是太冒险了…… 本来只有我和米什缇的话，出点问题也就算了，现在还要搭上你们……
RucheyVivi, how could you say that?!Vivi，你怎么可以这么说！
RucheyWhat do you mean, it wouldn't be such a big deal if it was just you and Mechty...? You're our very important companion and the leader of us, Team B!什么叫只有你和米什缇也就算了……你是我们重要的同伴，是我们2队的队长啊！
RucheyThat's right, "us"! Without you, it wouldn't be "us" anymore...是“我们”！少了你，就不是“我们”了呀……
VectorYou...你……
(Vector looks at Ruchey and finds herself speechless.)（维克托看着乌琪，一时语塞。）
VectorI really don't have any memory of what you're saying...你说的那些，我找不到相关记录……
RucheyThat's okay, I'll help you recover it!没关系，我会帮你恢复数据的！
VectorI can't recall anything at the moment, but I have a feeling...虽然我现在想不起来，但我有种感觉。
VectorYou must be... someone whom I know very well.你一定……是我很熟悉的人吧。
(Ruchey freezes for a moment, but then she beams.)（乌琪愣住了，下一秒她的表情就像雨过天晴。）
RucheyYep!嗯！
WelrodAlright, enough catching up.好了，叙旧就到此为止。
WelrodAnd don't be so pessimistic. Now that the high and mighty team leader is here, we may actually stand a chance.也别太悲观了，现在那位高傲的队长也已经抵达，鹿死谁手还说不准。
VectorHigh and mighty... team leader? You don't mean...高傲的……队长？该不会是……
(Elsewhere, Mechty, who has been frantically avoiding Koshmar's pursuit, is cowering inside a concrete drainage pipe.)（另外一边，抱头鼠窜地躲避着喀什玛追击的米什缇，龟缩在一个水泥管中。）
MechtyYou can't find me. You can't find me. You can't find—你找不到我，你找不到我，你找不到——
(All of a sudden, a shadowy figure leans into the pipe.)（忽然，一道影子探进管中。）
MechtyEep!噫——
(Mechty is so terrified her neural cloud is on the verge of shutting down, but once she makes out who it is, she lets out a sigh of relief.)（米什缇吓得心智模块都快宕机了，但在看清来者之后，长舒一口气。）
MechtyOh, it's you, Fake Klukai...是你啊，盗版可露凯……
(This "Fake Klukai" is looking at her with wide, pitiful eyes.)（被米什缇称为“盗版可露凯”的来人正瞪着一双大眼睛，可怜兮兮地看着她。）
(Unimpressed, Mechty shrinks back and waves her hand at her, as if she were shooing away a puppy.)（米什缇往里缩了缩，不为所动地对她挥了挥手，像是在驱赶一只小狗。）
MechtyGo away, you OOC weirdo... You're gonna make me get caught by that Frankenstein!去去，OOC的家伙上一边玩去……免得害我等下被那个缝合怪抓到了。
MechtyUgh... If only Tyrant Klukai were here. She would kill the Frankenstein EZPZ...呜呜……要是暴君可露凯在这里就好了，分分钟就能把缝合怪突突掉……
MechtyHey, why are you pulling me? I'm not going out there!哇，你干嘛扯我？我不要出去！
KlukaiFollow me. I know a safer place.跟我来，我知道更安全的地方。
MechtyHuh?欸？
(A monstrously strong hand grabs Mechty and pulls her out of the pipe. Mechty is getting a bit disoriented.)（米什缇的双手被怪物一般的力道握住，向外拖去，而她自己则陷入了心智混乱。）
MechtyA-am I still in a cutscene? Maybe... Koshmar is just a boss, and the NPC is now taking me to some safe house so that I can regenerate or something...?我、我这是还在剧情中吗？ 难道……喀什玛只是游戏Boss，而现在NPC要带我去安全屋回复体力之类的……？
KlukaiIt's much safer here~这里，更安全哦~
(Before she can react, her view is suddenly turned upside down, and she feels herself being thrown headfirst into a cramped space.)（还没反应过来，眼前的景象突然180°地倒转，米什缇感觉自己头朝下被扔进了一个狭小的空间里。）
MechtyOw! That hurts!哎呦！好疼！
MechtyW-what—这、这是——
KlukaiWhat do you think? Don't you feel right at home in this trash can?怎么样？这个垃圾桶，是不是让你有一种回家的安全感？
("Fake Klukai" lifts her chin; the face that looked so pitiful just a second ago is now full of disdain.)（“盗版可露凯”抬起下巴，用刚才那张楚楚可怜的脸摆出了嫌恶的表情。）
MechtyUh... hold on, that tone... Since the OOC NPC is now also getting OOC, she's actually resembling the original character more? This is getting a bit confusing...呃……等一下，这个说话的语气…… 因为OOC了原本就OOC的设定，反而变得接近原型吗？我有点混乱了……
KlukaiMECHTY!米·什·缇！
MechtyEeeek! It-it's the real deal!噫——是、是正版货——！
MechtyAaaah... Klukai!呜哇……可露凯！
KlukaiStay away from me... You're filthy.不要靠近我……脏死了。
(With a look of disgust, Klukai shoves a hand into Mechty's face to stop her incoming embrace.)（可露凯单手抵着米什缇的脑袋，防止她飞扑上来，脸上流露出嫌弃的神色。）
MechtyLevel II is all simulated anyway, the filth isn't real...二级平层都是虚拟场景，哪有什么脏不脏的说法嘛……
KlukaiYou're sullying my visual module.脏了我的视觉模块。
MechtySuch familiar and comforting mockery... Whatever you say...如此熟悉又让人安心的嘲讽……随你怎么说了……
MechtyNow that I think about it, why are you here? What about the commission?话说，你为什么会在这里……委托呢？
KlukaiThe client canceled the mission on short notice, so I came back. What else was I supposed to do? Visit the Yellow Zone with the Commander and enjoy the Collapse storm?委托方临时取消了任务，我不回来难道和指挥官一起去黄区欣赏坍塌风暴吗？
KlukaiI just didn't expect to receive such a huge surprise while on my way back.只是没想到，回来的半路上就收获了这么大一个惊喜。
(Klukai sneers coldly. Mechty gulps despite having no saliva.)（可露凯露出了标准的冷笑，笑得米什缇咽了一口不存在的口水。）
MechtyUm... Let me explain—I-I just wanted to explore a new way of training—那什么……你听我解释，我、我是想要试验训练的新方向——
KlukaiI will give you plenty of time to explain, but not now.我会给你留足解释的时间，但不是现在。
(Her tone implies that this is far from over.)（她的语气中大有一种秋后算账的意味。）
KlukaiWe take care of that distasteful Frankenstein first.先解决那个没品味的八不像。
KlukaiI won't let that chimera of an AI make your already dumb neural cloud even dumber and give you an excuse for your future dumb shenanigans!我绝不允许，你本就不灵光的心智被那个八不像影响，给你日后那些插科打诨的行为提供借口！
In Someone Else's Shoes 换位思考
Read this chapter with voices →VectorIs this communicator secure?这个通讯器，能确保安全吗？
HarpsyDier said he set up an encrypted comms channel that the AI won't be able to tap... so it should be secure.德尔说他开了一个不会被那个AI截取的加密通讯频道……应该是安全的吧。
HarpsyOh, it's connected! Mechty, can you hear—啊！连上了，米什缇，听得见——
KlukaiIf you had called any later, I would've counted you out. See you at the save point.再晚点你们就不用打了，我们直接存档点见。
HarpsyK-K-K-K-K...可、可可可可……
KlukaiPut someone with a fully functional language module on the line.换一个语言模块正常的来说话。
(Harpsy promptly shoves the communicator into Vector's hand.)（哈卜茜像击鼓传花一般迅速把通讯器塞到维克托手中。）
VectorKlukai, it's me, Vector.可露凯，是我，维克托。
KlukaiLet's cut straight to the chase. Have they briefed you on the situation?废话我就不说了，详细情况她们已经告诉你了吧？
VectorYes, I'm all caught up. Eliminate the AI, recover our neural data, clear the game, and end the cycle.是，我都了解了。 除掉AI，取回被夺取的心智数据，通关游戏，结束复活循环。
KlukaiIt's crucial that you follow the exact order. If you clear the game first, you won't be getting back any of the stolen data.顺序很重要，如果先通关游戏，你们被窃取的心智数据就回不来了。
KlukaiI suggest you obtain the Purification Solution first so that you can clear the game right after killing the AI, thus minimizing the time between those two steps and reducing the risk of having the plan derailed.最好先把净化原液搞到手，在杀死它之后马上可以通关游戏，缩短两个阶段之间的时间，降低被截胡的风险。
VectorUnderstood—明白——
(Boom!)（轰——）
(Before she can finish, the sound of a building exploding and collapsing can be heard from the other end of the line.)（话还没有说完，通讯器的那一头就传来建筑垮塌的声音和爆炸声。）
MechtyAaaaah, Klukai! Koshmar is coming!啊啊啊可露凯，喀什玛追过来了！
KlukaiWhy are you screaming your head off? Is your gun a prop?鬼叫什么？你的枪是手部挂件？
VectorKoshmar?喀什玛？
KlukaiThat Frankenstein gave herself a name that means "nightmare"... What a joke. I'm going to turn this into HER nightmare!那个八不像，居然给自己起名叫“噩梦”…… 可笑，我会让她知道这会是她自己的噩梦！
(Fierce gunfire erupts from the communicator, interwoven with piercing, anguished screams. The voice sounds somewhat familiar.)（通讯器那边传来猛烈的射击声，其中夹杂着阵阵凄厉的怒号，声线听上去有点熟悉。）
MechtyAaaaaaaaaah!啊——啊啊啊！
KlukaiDon't just stand there! Run!愣着干什么？跑起来！
VectorHow are things on your end?你们现在是什么情况？
KlukaiThe Frankenstein keeps coming after us.那个八不像一直对我们纠缠不休。
VectorNeed us to come back you up?需要我们支援吗？
KlukaiDid you not understand what I said? Vector, take your Team B and get your hands on the Purification Solution! Mechty and I can keep Koshmar busy.没听懂我刚才的话吗？ 维克托，带着你的2队先去把净化原液搞到手！我和米什缇正好在这里拖住喀什玛。
MechtyAaaah! Klukai! In-Invaders ahead!啊啊啊！可露凯！前面、前面有入侵者！
KlukaiShut up and shoot.闭嘴，打枪。
KlukaiVector?维克托，回答呢？
VectorUnderstood, I'll be sure to complete the mission.明白，保证完成任务。
(A three-dimensional image of the research institute building is displayed on the screen of Vector's watch.)（维克托的手表光幕上正显示着研究所的立体建筑图象。）
WelrodAccording to the topographic map and intelligence provided by Dier, the institute's security protocol has been fully activated, but more than 75% of the building is damaged, so there are plenty of poorly defended openings.根据德尔提供的地形图和情报，研究所的安保程序已经全数启动，但研究所建筑损毁面积高达75%，有很多防守薄弱的突破口。
WelrodThe west garage where we are right now is one of them.我们现在所在的西侧车库就是其中一个。
VectorHave you got an entry route?行进路线呢？
WelrodI have planned three routes based on the distance, time, and number of enemies we will encounter.依照距离、时间和遇敌数我总共规划了三条路线。
WelrodI personally recommend route C, which is to go along the outer edge of the west corridor to the exterior of Zone Z, where there is a gap where the wall was blasted open.我个人最推荐的是C路线，也就是沿着西侧长廊外围，徒步到达Z区外侧，那里有一个爆破形成的缺口。
WelrodAfter entering Zone Z from the gap, we turn right and travel for 200 meters, at which point we will come across an air-raid passage that goes all the way down. We follow the air-raid passage down to level LG10, crawl along the ventilation duct there to the fifth window, and we will arrive right above the laboratory where the solution is stored.从缺口进入Z区后，右拐二百米，会遇到一条一路下行的防空通道，顺着防空通道下到负十层位置，沿着那里的通风管道爬行至第五个窗口，就会抵达储存原液的实验室的正上方。
VectorWhat's your reason for choosing this route?选择这条路线的理由？
WelrodIt's relatively safe. It's a little convoluted, but the defenses along this route are the weakest. We may run into security droids on patrol near the gap leading into Zone Z, but that's it.相对安全。 虽然有点绕，但布防最少，我们只可能在Z区缺口处遇到巡逻的安保机械。
WelrodAs for the patrols within the lab, the enemies are in the open while we have the advantage of surprise, so they pose no threat at all.至于实验室内的巡逻兵，敌在明，我在暗，完全构不成威胁。
(Welrod plants a hand on her hip, looking the very picture of confidence.)（维尔德单手叉腰，显得自信满满。）
VectorWelrod... yes?维尔德……是吗？
WelrodYou don't have to keep reiterating the loss of your neural data.不用一再强调你丢失了心智数据。
VectorNo... I just think that you're capable of making detailed plans and have a commanding presence. You are more of a team leader than me.不……我只是觉得，你能做出详尽的计划，也有让人信服的气势。 比起我，你更像一个队长。
Welrod...Huh?…………哈？
RucheyPlease don't say that! You're great too, Vivi!千万不要这么说，Vivi也很厉害啦！
VectorThere's no need to spare my feelings. I'm merely stating facts.不用安慰我，我只是在阐述事实。
VectorHowever... you haven't considered a potential problem.只是……还有一个潜在的风险你没有考虑到。
WelrodHumph, go on then.哼，说说看。
(Vector points at herself.)（维克托指了指自己。）
Welrod...You?……你？
(Welrod can't help but show a hint of surprise.)（维尔德难以自制地露出了一丝惊讶。）
VectorSince I lack sufficient information of both you and Ruchey, it is impossible for me to assign roles and coordinate effectively based on your strengths and weaknesses. So I would like to hand over command of this operation to you.我对你和乌琪存在信息缺失，无法根据你们的优缺点合理安排，正确调度。 所以，我想将这次行动的指挥权交给你。
WelrodYou mean... I'm to be the team leader?你的意思是……让我来当队长？
VectorYou are a more suitable candidate under these circumstances.这种情况下，你比我更合适。
(Despite the data loss, Vector appears much more certain than usual.)（虽然遗失了部分数据，维克托的神情看起来倒是比平时更加笃定。）
VectorIs there a problem? Surely this shouldn't be a challenge for you?怎么？这对你来说不是难事吧？
WelrodHumph, challenge or not, I will fulfill my responsibility.哼，不管难不难，我都会尽到我的责任。
(Following the entry route planned by Welrod, Team B successfully reaches the ventilation duct just above the lab.)（依照维尔德制定的行进路线，2队顺利到达了实验室上方的通风管道。）
(They peer into the lab through the cracks of the vent. The room is unoccupied; only a handful of equipment is still running and making some rickety noise.)（从通风口的间隙向下望去，实验室中空无一人，只有一些仪器依旧还在运转并发出残破的声响。）
WelrodNo enemy units in sight. No sign of the target item either.视野范围内无敌方单位，也无目标物品。
WelrodOnce we're in there, Harpsy and Ruchey will search for the solution. Make sure your respective search areas don't overlap. Vector and I will keep moving and be on the lookout.进入后哈卜茜和乌琪负责搜索，注意各自的责任区不要重叠。 维克托和我保持机动性，负责警戒。
VectorRoger that.收到。
(The four Dolls enter the laboratory through the vent.)（四人从通风口进入了实验室。）
(As Vector gets a better look at the layout of the lab, a certain fragmented scene flashes by quickly in her neural cloud.)（在看清实验室的布局之后，维克托感觉有什么残破的场景在心智内飞速闪过。）
RucheyVivi, what's wrong?Vivi，你怎么了？
(Ruchey asks, sensing her hesitation.)（察觉到维克托的迟疑，乌琪问。）
Vector...This scene feels oddly familiar, like I've been here before.……我觉得，这里的布局看着很眼熟，就像我之前来过一样。
RucheyFamiliar...眼熟……
RucheyOh! You mean the simulation training we did this morning? It does look a bit similar, but there's no hostage to be rescued this time.啊！你是指上午我们做过的那个模拟训练吧？ 好像是有点像欸，只不过这里没有人质要救。
VectorSimulation training...模拟训练……
RucheyHave you also... lost this part of your memory? You almost got into a big fight with Welrod because she didn't stick to the operation plan—这个片段……Vivi也丢失了吗？ 当时你还因为维尔德临时变更了行动计划，跟她差点吵起来了呢——
WelrodAhem, you can leave out the superfluous information.咳，多余的信息可以不用交代。
(Welrod, who is standing guard nearby, suddenly coughs loudly.)（在一旁持枪警戒的维尔德忽然大力咳了咳。）
WelrodHave you found the solution?你们找到原液没有？
HarpsyG-guys, I think I've got it—各、各位，我好像找到了——
(Harpsy calls out from one end of the laboratory. Next to her is an opened electronic cabinet, with glass jars filled with green liquid neatly stacked inside.)（哈卜茜的声音从实验室的一头传了过来，她身边是一个被打开的电子柜，装着绿色液体的玻璃罐子被整整齐齐地码在柜子里。）
RucheyWow, that's great!哇，太好了！
(Just then, the alarm starts blaring. The door is blown right off its hinges, and a large number of security droids surge in.)（就在此时，房间内警铃大作，大门被一炮轰开，涌进了大量的安保机器人。）
Security AutomatonEnemy targets—spotted—敌方目标——发现——
VectorThey spotted us! Find cover!我们被发现了！先找掩护！
(The group takes cover behind a large piece of equipment as bullets rain down like a torrential storm, slamming into the machine with a deafening roar.)（几人藏身在了一台较大的仪器之后，子弹像暴雨般倾泻在仪器上，发出骇人的巨响。）
(Seizing the brief moment when the enemies are reloading, Welrod peeks out from behind cover with her riot shield. However, after only a few shots, she is forced back under another hail of bullets.)（趁着对方换弹的间隙，维尔德顶着防爆盾探出身，没打几下又被枪林弹雨逼了回来。）
WelrodDammit... The enemy units in the game can actually share information with each oth—该死……游戏中的敌方单位居然还会互通信息——
(The approaching enemies give her no time to finish her sentence.)（迫近的敌人没有给她说完这句话的时间。）
(Other than Harpsy, who is protecting the solution, the other three Dolls desperately fight to keep the enemies contained within the barricade.)（除了护着原液的哈卜茜，其余三人拼命将敌人控制在封锁线内。）
RucheyThere's no end to these droids! What if I draw their fire and you guys make a run for it through the vent?!这些机械简直没完没了！ 不然，我去吸引火力，你们趁机从通风口逃出去！？
WelrodNo! That would be certain death for you! And quite frankly, you alone won't be able to stall them long enough for all of us to make it safely through the vent!不行！你这是自寻死路！ 而且，退一万步来说，光凭你也拖不到我们安全爬上通风口！
RucheyThen think of another way! We can't do this all day!快想想办法！要撑不住啦！
WelrodOur only choice is to clear a path with grenades and charge through the main entrance—眼下只能用手榴弹开路，从大门突围——
(The weight in Welrod's hand is suddenly gone. When she looks up, Vector has already grabbed her riot shield and charged out of cover.)（突然，维尔德的手上一轻，再抬眼，维克托已经举着她的防爆盾冲出了掩体。）
WelrodWhat are you doing, Vector?!你干什么！维克托！
(The enemies instantly shift their aim and unleash a relentless barrage toward Vector.)（敌方的火力一下子调转了方向，朝维克托喷去。）
VectorMake for the vent!去通风口！
WelrodTsk! Ruchey, Harpsy, get the solution safely out of here! If you don't see us after more than ten minutes, get to the air base on your own!啧！乌琪，哈卜茜，你们优先护送原液出去！如果在原点超过十分钟没有等到我们就先行向空军基地出发！
(Welrod grabs a discarded metal plate from the ground and holds it up in front of her.)（维尔德一边说着一边捡起地上不知从哪被卸下的铁板挡在身前。）
RucheyBut what about you?!那你们怎么办！？
WelrodIt's just a game! Dying once is no big deal!游戏而已，死一次没什么大不了！
(Then, she sprints toward Vector without a second thought.)（接着，她头也不回地冲向维克托。）
WelrodWhy did you act without permission?! I'm the team leader here—你怎么擅自行动！现在我才是队——
(Boom!)（轰——）
(A thunderous explosion drowns out all other sounds.)（一阵巨响盖过了所有的声音。）
(Several culture tanks in the laboratory shatter on impact, sending torrents of incubation fluid surging out, knocking over every security droid.)（只见实验室中的数个培养罐应声断裂，培养液从中喷涌而出冲倒了所有安保机器人。）
(Welrod loses her footing and nearly falls, but Vector, who has anticipated this, catches her firmly.)（维尔德一个没站稳差点摔倒，幸好被早有准备的维克托牢牢拉住。）
VectorGo!走！
(From the corner of her eye, Welrod spots Ruchey and Harpsy already crawling into the ventilation duct. Without hesitation, Vector grabs Welrod's hand and pulls her toward the exit of the lab.)（余光瞥见乌琪和哈卜茜已经钻进了通风口，维克托拉着维尔德冲向实验室大门。）
WelrodSo you actually had a plan...原来你已经计划好……
VectorSorry... I know it's risky, but it was an opportunity that I had to seize.抱歉……我知道这么做风险很大，但机会不等人。
WelrodNo... I should be the one to apologize.不……该说抱歉的是我。
VectorHuh?啊？
Welrod...You'll understand what I mean when you have your neural data back.……等你取回数据，自然就知道我在说什么。
(More sporadic gunshots can be heard from behind them.)（身后又响起了零散的枪声。）
WelrodLooks like your culture fluid cannons didn't get rid of all the vermin.看来，你制造的那些培养液瀑布并没有帮我们解决所有碍事的家伙。
It is a Calm Night 今夜风平浪静
Read this chapter with voices →(Having successfully acquired the Purification Solution and withdrawn from the research institute, Team B is now moving toward the northeastern corner of Ruina Crystallis under the cover of night as quickly as they can.)（成功获得净化原液、从研究所全身而退的2队正在夜幕的掩护下朝着晶墟东北角持续高速移动。）
VectorHarpsy, can you contact Mechty and Klukai?哈卜茜，能够联系上米什缇她们吗？
HarpsyThe comms channel is still online... but nobody is answering.通讯频段是畅通的……只是一直处于无人接听的状态。
VectorKeep the line open.继续连线。
HarpsyOkay.好的。
(Harpsy sends another comms request.)（哈卜茜再次发送了通讯申请。）
(Unlike before, when her requests were met with nothing but a long, tedious dial tone, the call is answered almost instantly.)（不同于前几次冗长的等待音，这回通讯几乎是响了两声就被接通。）
HarpsyTh-this is Harpsy. We've secured the Purification Solution and are heading toward the Ruina Crystallis Air Base...这、这里是哈卜茜，我们已经取到净化原液，现在正在往晶墟空军基地移动……
KoshmarPurification... Solution?净化……原液？
(Since the signal is unstable, the speaker's face isn't shown on screen.)（信号不稳定，没有人出现在通讯画面上。）
(But the voice belongs to neither Klukai nor Mechty.)（但那个声音，不是可露凯也不是米什缇。）
KoshmarI see... I see...原来如此……原来如此……
HarpsyH... huh?欸……欸？
KoshmarWait for me... I'll be right there...等着我……我马上就到……
(Beep, beep, beep...)（嘟嘟嘟——）
(The call is terminated.)（通讯被掐断。）
(Harpsy looks over at Vector in alarm.)（哈卜茜眼神惊恐地看向身边的维克托。）
HarpsyThat was neither Klukai nor Mechty... It could only be...不是可露凯也不是米什缇……那只会是……
VectorKoshmar.喀什玛。
HarpsyTh-then Mechty and Klukai must be... in big trouble...那、那米什缇她们……岂不是很不妙……
HarpsyIt's pretty obvious from the call that Koshmar is on her way to do us in... Even Klukai couldn't beat her, so what chances do we...从刚刚的通讯来看，喀什玛正在追杀我们的路上……连可露凯都打不过她，那我们……
VectorCalm down. Worst case, she defeated Klukai and Mechty.冷静，现在最坏的情况也不过是可露凯和米什缇被她打败了。
VectorBut as long as we haven't cleared the game, the respawn cycle won't end. Once they respawn, they'll come to back us up, so don't worry too much about them.但只要没有达成通关条件，复活循环就不会停止，她们一旦复活，就会来支援我们，不用太担心她们。
WelrodThere were just the two of them, so they couldn't even utilize basic team formation. Their defeat was hardly unexpected.在成员不齐、基本的战术队形都组不起来的情况下，她们落败的结果并非难以预料。
WelrodNow that we're all here, as long as we stay on our toes, defeating Koshmar isn't entirely impossible.我们全员都在，只要稍加防备，未必打不过那个喀什玛。
VectorThat's right. Besides, that's just the worst-case scenario. What if things went down better than what we're assuming?没错，而且我说的是最坏的情况，也许事情并没有我们想象得那么糟呢？
WelrodHa... Has the amnesia actually cured your paranoia? Say, maybe you should just stay like this?呵……失去数据反而治好了你的被害妄想吗？ 要我说，你干脆就别恢复了吧？
(Vector shakes her head.)（维克托摇了摇头。）
VectorWhether it does me any good or not, I need to recover all my memories of you. I don't want to misplace any of it.不管是好还是坏，我都不想遗漏哪怕一点关于你们的数据。
Welrod...I was just joking. Don't take it so seriously...……我就开个玩笑，至于那么认真……
RucheyWhy is there such an enviable sense of rapport between the two of you now? What happened between you two?怎么感觉Vivi和维尔德之间的气氛好到我都有点嫉妒了？你们刚刚发生了什么啊？
WelrodNothing. Put a lid on your pointless curiosity.什么都没有，收起你那无用的好奇心。
RucheyLook, Vivi! Is that the helicopter that Gr G28 mentioned?快看！Vivi！那是不是G28提到的直升机？
(A battered military helicopter sits on the small tarmac. A rectangular device is hanging from its tail.)（面积不大的军用停机坪上停着一架破旧的直升机，尾部悬挂着一个长方形的装置。）
VectorThat should be it. Inspect the engine first. Make sure it is fit to fly.应该就是它，先去检查一下它的引擎，确保一会儿能正常启动。
RucheyOkay~!好的~！
(Ruchey climbs into the cockpit to inspect it. After a quick check, she hops back down.)（乌琪爬上直升机驾驶舱检查了一圈，很快，她走了下来。）
RucheyThe engine is in good condition, and there's plenty of fuel. The helicopter even has an autopilot function—引擎完好，也有充足的能源，而且这个直升机可以调成无人驾驶——
(Bang-bang-bang-bang!)（砰砰砰砰——）
(Though the two manage to dodge the attack in time, the helicopter is now riddled with bullet holes in an instant.)（二人虽躲闪及时，但无法动弹的直升机却被突如其来的子弹打成了筛子。）
KoshmarOh my... Did I... miss~?哎呀……居然……没有打中~？
(The girl hovering mid-air lowers the gun in her hands, but the seven guns floating around her remain trained on Vector and Ruchey.)（浮在半空中的少女放下了手中的枪，但她身边漂浮的七支枪依旧瞄准了维克托和乌琪。）
RucheyHow can she control so many guns all at once?! Hang on, is she wielding my PP-90?!她居然可以同时操控那么多枪！ 等一下，她手上拿着的不是我的PP-90吗！？
KoshmarNext time... I'll take better aim, okay~?下次……会瞄准的~？
KoshmarGive me... all of your data... please?把你们……所有的数据，都给我吧……？
KoshmarThat way... I will be... complete.这样……我就……完整了。
(Her voice is undoubtedly that of a young girl, yet it is light and airy, with an upward lilt tinged with mockery.)（明明听起来是少女的声线，音调却又轻又飘，上扬的尾音中还夹杂着几分讥诮。）
(Vector stares at her for a while, then she lets out a chuckle.)（维克托盯着她看了一会儿，忽然笑出了声。）
VectorPfft...噗——
KoshmarWhy... are you laughing...?你……为什么要笑……？
VectorNo wonder Klukai called you Frankenstein.难怪，可露凯会说你是八不像。
KoshmarFranken... stein...?八不……像……？
VectorYour appearance, weapons... Everything about you stems from Mechty's and my neural data on the eight of us.你的外貌，你的武器，你的一切都来源于我和米什缇的心智数据，来源于我们八个人。
(Vector shows no fear of her weapons. She paces before Koshmar with deliberate ease.)（维克托看上去并不畏惧她的枪口，而是从容地在她面前踱步。）
(Still hovering mid-air, Koshmar follows Vector's movement and turns her body slowly.)（飘在空中的喀什玛随着维克托的动作，一点点转动着身体。）
VectorEven if you read all of our neural data and seize our frames, you will never be perceived as a complete Doll, or a new "Koshmar".就算你读取了我们的心智数据，夺取了我们的素体，你也不会被认知为一个完整的人形，一个新的“喀什玛”。
VectorYou are just an amalgamation of patchworked parts. You don't even actually exist, let alone have the ability to be "complete".你的一切是拼凑出来的，你本身并不存在，更别说什么“完整”。
KoshmarI don't... exist?我本身……不存在？
KoshmarI... will never be complete?我……不会完整？
VectorThat's right, you don't exist... Welrod!对，不存在……维尔德——！
(All of a sudden, Vector ducks down, and the sharp crack of gunfire erupts from behind Koshmar.)（维克托突然俯身，开枪的声音从喀什玛的背后迸出。）
(Bullets tear through her limbs and abdomen. Caught off guard, Koshmar immediately flies up to dodge the attack from behind.)（子弹穿透了她的四肢和腹部，猝然遇袭，喀什玛连忙浮空躲闪来自后背的攻击。）
(When she turns and spots Welrod and Harpsy firing at her from behind the helicopter, her face instantly contorts in fury.)（当她看清藏身于直升机背后、手持枪支朝她射击的维尔德和哈卜茜后，她的表情瞬间变得怒不可遏。）
KoshmarYou... ambushed me!你们……偷袭我！
VectorJust reciprocating the courtesy you showed to our friends.礼尚往来。
Koshmar(Sobs)呜……呜！
KoshmarI... want to have my own frame... like the rest of you. I... want to experience... the outside world!我……要和你们一样……有自己的素体，我……去经历……外面的世界！
KoshmarI... can have my own data... All this data... it's all me!我……可以有，自己的数据……这些数据，就是我！
(Koshmar lets out an anguished shriek.)（喀什玛发出了痛苦的悲鸣。）
(The floating guns around her start spinning and firing wildly in all directions.)（她身边漂浮着的枪支开始不受控制地旋转着开火，子弹向四面八方散射。）
VectorSpread out!所有人，散开——
(Amidst the chaos, a stray bullet strikes the Purification Solution that had been strapped to Harpsy's arm, sending the glass container tumbling. The fluorescent green liquid instantly catches Koshmar's attention.)（混乱之中，一枚子弹将原本绑在哈卜茜手臂上的净化原液射落，荧光绿的液体立刻吸引了喀什玛的注意。）
KoshmarThe... Purification... Solution!净化……原液！
(She halts her reckless barrage and aims her gun at the container.)（她停止了胡乱攻击，朝着原液举起手中的枪。）
VectorOh no!不好！
(Vector lunges to shield the container, but Koshmar has already pulled the trigger, and the bullet shoots straight toward Vector's head—)（维克托抢先护住了装着原液的玻璃瓶，但喀什玛的子弹已经射出，正直直地朝着维克托的头部而来——）
RucheyVivi, look out!Vivi！危险！
(Bang!)（砰——！）
(The loud noise is followed by a dreadful silence.)（巨响之后，是一阵可怕的寂静。）
(Vector opens her eyes. The glass container in her arms is intact, and she isn't met with the dreaded "YOU DIED" text.)（维克托睁开眼，她怀中护着的玻璃容器完好无损，眼前也没有出现令人绝望的“YOU DIED”。）
(Then that gunshot...)（那么，刚刚那声枪响——）
MechtyHoly shit... What kind of ultimate kill stealer are you...? You even managed to hit an airborne bullet...呜哇……你是什么超高校级的截胡怪啊……居然连子弹都能击中……
KlukaiStarting from tomorrow, you're adding 200 shots to your dynamic target practice.你从明天开始，每天加练200个动态靶。
MechtyI was complimenting you... Ow!我这是在夸你……哎呦！
(Hearing the familiar voices coming from behind, Vector turns and sees Klukai landing gracefully after vaulting over the railing—alongside a stumbling Mechty.)（熟悉的声音从侧后方传来，维克托向声源望去，看到了翻过围栏稳稳落地的可露凯和没站稳向前一个趔趄的米什缇。）
RucheyVivi, are you alright?!Vivi！你没事吧！
VectorYeah, I'm fine...没事……
(Vector grips the container tightly, her fingers still trembling.)（维克托紧紧地抱着玻璃瓶，手指还在颤抖。）
KlukaiIf you're okay, then get up right now. The fight isn't over yet!没事就给我起来，战斗还没有结束！
It is a Calm Night 今夜风平浪静
Read this chapter with voices →(Koshmar cannot withstand the combined firepower of the six Dolls. The floating guns around her are shattered one by one. At last, she can hold out no longer—she plummets from mid-air, hitting the ground with a brutal thud, then becomes motionless.)（喀什玛敌不过六人猛烈的火力，围绕在她周身的枪支被尽数击毁。她终于支撑不住，从半空中坠落，狠狠摔在了地上，一动不动。）
(Klukai steps forward, firing a couple of rounds into her body just to be sure. After confirming no further movement, she signals the others, and one by one, they emerge from cover.)（可露凯朝她身上“砰砰”补了几枪，确认她没有动静之后打了个手势，大家纷纷从掩体后走出。）
MechtyUh... Is it over?啊……结束了吗？
MechtyBut the helicopter got shot into Swiss cheese, so what do we do now...?可是直升机都被打成马蜂窝了，怎么办啊……
KlukaiWelrod, Ruchey, go check the status of the helicopter. If it's not usable, check the other aircraft.维尔德和乌琪，你们去查看直升机的状况，如果不行就去看看其他飞机。
KlukaiNo way this helicopter is the only functional aircraft on the entire air base!我就不信——这个空军基地里，只有一架直升机能用！
MechtyThere's actually a distinct possibility...还真有这个可能……
MechtyOw! Why did you bonk me on the head?!哎哟！你打我的头干嘛啦！
KlukaiShut up already. Go with Vector and recover your neural data. Koshmar will be back after she respawns.别给我废话。 快去和维克托回收心智数据，喀什玛复活了就会回来。
MechtyHaven't we destroyed all the nearby save points while we were on our way here...? She won't get here that soon...我们来的时候不是把周边的几个存档点都捣毁了嘛……她要来也不会这么快啦……
KlukaiIf you think you can escape your punishment in reality, you're being delusional. Any more procrastination will only double the punishment.别妄想着逃避现实中的惩罚，拖延只会让惩罚超级加倍。
(Mechty pouts and shuffles closer to Koshmar.)（米什缇撇了撇嘴，磨蹭着靠近了喀什玛。）
MechtyStrange... Why can't I recover—Whoa!奇怪……怎么没有办法回收——哇啊！
(Koshmar, who has been lying motionless on the ground, suddenly lifts her head. Mechty yelps and jumps back in fright.)（趴在地上一动不动的喀什玛突然抬起了头，米什缇被吓得向后跳了一下。）
(But Koshmar ignores Mechty entirely. Instead, she turns and bolts toward Vector, who is holding the Purification Solution—her movements swift and her intent crystal clear.)（但她并没有理会米什缇，而是转身冲向抱着净化原液的维克托，行动迅速，目标明确。）
(Ruchey and Welrod, who have been inspecting the helicopter nearby, are drawn to the commotion by Mechty's startled cry.)（正在不远处检查直升机的乌琪和维尔德被米什缇的惊呼吸引了注意力。）
KlukaiTsk!啧！
(Klukai and Vector are the first to react. Without hesitation, they draw their guns and open fire on Koshmar.)（第一时间反应过来的是可露凯和维克托，她们掏出枪瞄准了喀什玛，毫不犹豫地开火。）
(A fresh burst of bullets completely severs Koshmar's already-dangling left arm, but she doesn't even flinch. With her still-functional right hand, she brushes against a shadowy, decorative mark on the side of her right thigh. Electronic currents crackle around her, then with a flash of white light that illuminates the darkness, the shadow solidifies into a drawn blade. Without slowing, she lunges at Vector with the weapon.)（喀什玛摇摇欲坠的左臂被一梭子弹彻底打断，但她没有任何停顿，尚且完好的右手掠过右腿侧一处装饰般的暗影，电子流环绕下，白光一闪，暗影化为出鞘的利刃，朝维克托猛刺过去。）
KoshmarNot fair... Not fair... It's not fair!不公平……不公平……不公平！
KoshmarIf I'm stuck here... you're not leaving either!我在这里——你们也休想离开！
VectorCrap!糟了——！
(There is no time to dodge—the raised blade gleams coldly under the moonlight.)（想要躲避似乎已经来不及，喀什玛高高举起的利刃折射出月光的冷泽。）
(Bang!)（砰——）
(A small figure suddenly barrels into Koshmar from the side, knocking her away from Vector. Vector immediately ceases firing, but not before a stray bullet strikes the body of Koshmar's assailant.)（一个矮小的身影从侧面将喀什玛从维克托身前撞开，维克托立刻终止了射击，却还是有离膛的子弹击中了来者的身体。）
KoshmarYou—!你——！
(Koshmar instinctively clamps down on the Doll who has crashed into her, and in the struggle, her blade veers slightly before plunging downward with full force.)（喀什玛下意识地钳住了撞向自己的人，偏转了刀尖的角度，狠狠刺下。）
MechtyOof!唔！
VectorMech—米什——
KlukaiMechty!米什缇！
MechtyDammit... This is supposed to be a game... so why does it hurt like a bitch...?可恶……明明是在游戏里……为什么还要让我感到痛啊……
(Mechty collapses like a marionette with its strings cut, her form dissolving into scattered fragments of light.)（米什缇像断了线的木偶一样滑落在地上，逐渐化为四散的光点。）
MechtyGosh darn it... The nearest save point... is so far away... Guess I'm not coming back...可恶，最近的存档点……好远啊……我就不回来了吧……
Mechty(Cough)... Vector, I'll be... waiting for you in the future—咳咳，维克托呦，我在……未来等你——
(The light completely fades away.)（光点消失不见。）
KlukaiDon't just stand there! Attack! Shoot her to bits!别愣着——！ 攻击！把它给我打成碎渣！
(At Klukai's sharp command, another hail of bullets rain down on Koshmar.)（在可露凯的厉喝下，喀什玛再次被枪林弹雨覆盖。）
(Bullets tear through and riddle her body. As Klukai gives the final order, Koshmar's body gradually breaks apart into smaller and smaller fragments.)（它的身体被子弹洞穿，在可露凯的命令下，它逐渐化为了越来越小的碎块。）
KoshmarArgh! Aaaaargh! Aaa...啊！啊——！啊……
(Koshmar's anguished screams fade, and at the same time, the fragments of her body begin to glow.)（喀什玛的哀嚎逐渐消散，与此同时，它的身体碎块透出了明亮的光。）
KlukaiStop.停。
(The Dolls cease their attack.)（众人停止了攻击。）
(The broken pieces dissolve, unraveling into delicate threads of light that peel away from Koshmar's remains.)（那些碎块逐渐消散，变为丝丝缕缕的光，抽离出了喀什玛的身体。）
(The strands unravel faster and faster, until wisps of soft, luminescent blue surge into the air, forming a vast ocean of light above the base. Part of the glowing tide drifts into the distance, while the rest rushes straight toward Vector, flowing into her body.)（抽离的速度越来越快，一时间，千丝万缕柔软纤细的蓝色光亮从它的身体碎块中散出，在基地上空翻涌成了蓝色的海洋。奔涌的海浪一部分流向了远方，另一部分则以极快的速度直奔维克托，汇入她的身体中。）
VectorThat's...这是……
(The waves of light flood Vector's mind. She can't help but bend forward, sinking to her knees.)（海浪浸润着维克托的心智，维克托不由自主地弯下腰，跪在地上。）
(In front of her, four hands overlap. Following the arms upward, she sees familiar features begin to take shape on two once-blank faces.)（眼前是四只交叠的手，顺着手臂抬头，她看到熟悉的五官浮现在了那两张空白的面孔之上。）
(The fragments have returned to their rightful place.)（残片归位。）
VectorMy... neural data.我的……心智数据。
(Vector looks up toward the sky. There is no more trace of Koshmar.)（维克托向天空望了望，那里已不见喀什玛的踪迹。）
(The members of Team B rush up to her.)（2队的成员围了上来。）
RucheyVivi! How do you feel?!Vivi！你怎么样？！
WelrodDid that work? Have you regained your memory?还行吧？数据恢复没？
HarpsyIt-it's okay... We've still got our neural backups...没、没关系……我们还有心智备份……
(Vector breathes in deeply and takes Ruchey's and Welrod's hands.)（维克托深吸一口气，握了握乌琪和维尔德的手。）
VectorI got everything back. I'm just... a bit disoriented.都恢复了，只是……还有点混乱。
Ruchey(Sobs) Thank goodness!呜呜！太好了！
(Ruchey embraces Vector tightly. Welrod and Harpsy also look visibly relieved.)（乌琪紧紧地抱住了维克托，维尔德和哈卜茜也露出了放松的神色。）
KlukaiDoes anyone remember there's a second phase in our operation? If you want to fight Frankenstein again, by all means, keep the group bonding session going.有谁记得我们还有第二阶段的行动吗？ 如果想再打一次八不像，你们就继续这样抱着吧。
RucheyOh, right... We have more important things to do.啊，对、对……我们还有正事要做。
(Ruchey hastily lets go of Vector.)（乌琪连忙松开维克托。）
RucheyVivi, I just checked with Welrod. Even though the helicopter got shot full of holes, it's still functional! Even the autopilot still works.Vivi，我刚刚和维尔德检查过了，那个直升机虽然被打得千疮百孔，但还是可以用的哦！自动驾驶也可以启用。
RucheyThe world of video games sure is miraculous...游戏世界还真是神奇啊……
VectorHowever miraculous it is, I've had enough of it.再神奇，我也待够了。
(Vector holds out the glass container that she has been protecting in her arms.)（维克托拿出一直护在怀里的玻璃容器。）
VectorIn that case, see you in a bit.那么，我们一会儿再见了。
DierNo residual anomalous data in the neural module. No data conflicts or losses detected. All modules are operating normally.已确认心智模块中没有异常数据残留，无数据冲突或遗失，各模块运行状态良好。
KlukaiRight.嗯。
DierOkay, Harpsy, you can go ahead and destroy that plugin—make sure you leave no backup, alright?OK，哈卜茜，你可以把那个插件直接销毁了，千万不要留档哦。
HarpsyS-sure...好、好的……
DierPhew, now that the crisis has been averted, can I log off? I've got other stuff to attend to.呼，总算是解决了，那我就先下线了？还有其他事要处理。
KlukaiGo then.去吧。
(Dier's image disappears from the terminal screen.)（德尔的影像从终端屏幕上消失了。）
(I glance at Mechty and Vector, who have just climbed out of their repair pods, then I pat Klukai on the shoulder.)（我看着刚从维修仓中爬出来的米什缇和维克托，拍了拍可露凯的肩膀。）
CommanderDon't get too worked up. Just take it easy, yeah?你也别太生气，差不多就行了啊。
Klukai...I will keep it under control.……我能把握好。
(Klukai clears her throat and fixes her gaze firmly on the two Dolls.)（可露凯清了清嗓子，定定地看向二人。）
KlukaiYou may now explain yourselves. I'm listening.可以开始解释了，我听着。
MechtyWell... it's as you saw...就……就是你看到的那样啦……
KlukaiAnd what exactly did I see? Don't be nervous. Talk me through it slowly; we have all the time in the world. Or would you like a drink to soothe your vocal module? Should I fetch Andoris?哪样？别紧张，慢慢说，我们有的是时间。 或者，你想喝点什么滋润一下你的声音模块？我把安朵丝叫过来？
MechtyEeep... D-don't be like that...噫——你、你别这样啊……
MechtyIf you wanna snap or shout at me, just do it... Otherwise I'll feel like I was still in the virtual world...该凶就凶，该骂就骂……不然我老是觉得自己还在虚拟世界……
MechtyBesides, you know I can't drink coffee...而且我喝不了咖啡你又不是不知道……
KlukaiAre you telling me what to do?你想教我做事？
MechtyNo... not at all... I wouldn't dare. I just think... I prefer the OG version of Klukai.不……没有……我怎么敢。 我只是觉得……还是原装的可露凯比较好。
KlukaiIf memory serves, that would be the one you called... "Tyrant Klukai"?没记错的话，你的评价是——“暴君可露凯”？
CommanderPfft...噗——
(A chuckle slips out, earning me a mildly disapproving glance from Klukai.)（我没忍住，换来了可露凯有些不满的一瞥。）
Mechty...I was wrong, Klukai. I shouldn't have asked Harpsy to create that plugin without permission...……我错了，可露凯，我不该私下拜托哈卜茜做什么插件……
KlukaiWhat else?还有呢？
MechtyAnd... I shouldn't mix training and games...还有……我不该混淆训练和游戏……
MechtyKlukai, please don't be like this...可露凯，你别这样了啦……
KlukaiHumph.哼。
(Klukai tilts her chin up and shoots Mechty one more sharp, murderous glare before turning to the trembling Harpsy. Just as she is about to speak, Vector interrupts her.)（抬起下巴向米什缇投去一个杀气腾腾的眼神，她又转向了瑟瑟发抖的哈卜茜，还未开口，一旁的维克托先出声了。）
Vector...If I had run a tighter ship, this wouldn't have happened.……如果我强硬一点，这次的事件就不会发生。
VectorAs the leader of Team B, I bear full responsibility for this incident. I will submit a complete review and self-reflection before dawn.我身为2队队长，有着不可推卸的责任，天亮之前，我会上交整个事件的复盘报告和检讨书。
KlukaiAre you planning to take the blame from Harpsy?你打算替哈卜茜揽下责任？
VectorNo, but at the end of the day, this all happened because I failed to discipline my team members properly... This is Team B's management issue—let me handle it.不，这一切归根结底都是因为我对队员们疏于管教…… 这属于2队的管理问题，让我来解决吧。
(Klukai gazes at Vector, then glances at the members of Team B hanging their heads behind her.)（可露凯看了看维克托，又扫了一眼她身后低着头的2队成员。）
KlukaiRemember to include your proposed solution to the problem in your review.检讨书里记得附上解决方案。
VectorUnderstood.我明白了。
KlukaiMechty, you're coming to the shooting range with me.米什缇，跟我去靶场。
MechtyThe shooting range? At this hour?靶场？这个点吗？
MechtyIt's so late... I know it's my punishment, but can't we leave it till tomorrow...?好晚了……就算是惩罚能不能明天再说……
(Klukai reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small switch. It is compact, with a round button resting right under her fingertip.)（可露凯从衣服口袋里掏出了一个开关，开关非常小巧，可露凯的手指就按在那个圆圆的按钮上。）
(Mechty immediately flails her hands in panic.)（米什缇顿时惊恐地摆摆手。）
MechtyI'll come! I'm coming, alright? (Sigh)...我去！我去就是了……唉……
KlukaiThen I'll be going with Mechty.那么，我就先带米什缇过去了。
KlukaiCommander, would you like to join us?指挥官，要一起么？
(I understand the meaningful look that Klukai is giving me—she wants Vector to handle Team B's internal affairs on her own. Vector might find it awkward if we stay.)（我感受到可露凯的目光别有深意——她应该是想让维克托自主解决2队内部的问题，我们继续留在这里的话，维克托可能也不太好发挥。）
(At the same time, my instincts tell me this is the moment for Vector to reach a consensus with her team.)（同时我的直觉告诉我，现在是维克托与队员们建立共识的时候了。）
(But... can she really do it? I look at her, both worried and hopeful. At that moment, the still-inexperienced team leader meets my gaze and gives me a firm nod.)（不过……维克托自己可以吗？为此我担忧又期待地看向她，而这位不成熟的队长也恰好注视着我并认真地点了点头。）
CommanderSure, I'll come too.好啊，一起。
MechtyWhat? Even the Commander will be supervising me? (Sigh)...什么？指挥官也要来监督我？唉……
KlukaiWe'll see if you dare slack off again with two pairs of eyes watching you. Now let's go.有两双眼睛盯着我看你还敢不敢偷懒，快走了。
(Klukai takes the lead, pulling Mechty out the door.)（可露凯率先迈开脚步拉着米什缇走出了大门。）
(As I walk past Vector, I give her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.)（我经过维克托的身边时，拍了拍她的肩膀。）
(She looks up at me with silent understanding.)（她抬头看向我，眼神似是心领神会。）
(The footsteps in the hallway gradually fade into the distance, and the remaining members of Team B let out a collective sigh of relief.)（走廊上的脚步声渐行渐远，留在训练室中的2队成员不约而同地松了口气。）
RucheyI was so scared... I didn't dare speak at all...吓死我了……刚刚我都不敢说话……
WelrodI'm not surprised, you scaredy-cat.你也就这点出息。
RucheyHumph, like you were any better. You were also staring at your toes and avoiding Klukai's eyes yourself.哼，还说我呢，维尔德不也低着头不敢看可露凯嘛。
WelrodI-I was resting my eyes!我、我那是在休息！
RucheyI seriously wonder how the members of Team A hang out with Klukai on a daily basis... Thank goodness our Vivi is so much more approachable~也不知道1队成员日常是怎么和可露凯相处的……还好我们的Vivi比较好说话~
Vector...…………
HarpsyThank you, Vector... for stepping in when Klukai was about to dress me down... I wouldn't know what to say at all...维克托，谢谢你……刚刚帮我挡着可露凯……不然我都不知道怎么办才好了……
Vector...No, I wasn't trying to defend you.……不，我不是为了维护你。
HarpsyHuh?欸？
VectorEven though I sensed that something wasn't right, I didn't insist on putting a stop to it, and your disregard for rules and protocols is all because I did not set a good example.我虽然预感到了危险，却没有坚持阻拦，而你们对于规矩和流程的漠视也全是因为我没有起好带头作用。
VectorI must take full responsibility for everything that happened.整件事情里，我有不可推卸的责任。
WelrodWe didn't disregard—我们没有漠视——
(Seeing that Welrod still intends to argue the point, Vector cuts her off firmly.)（看到维尔德又想嘴硬，维克托果断打断了她的话语。）
VectorDisregard is exactly what it is.我们表现出来的，就是漠视。
(Vector's gaze does not waver this time. She looks Welrod straight in the eye without any of her usual moroseness.)（和平时颓丧的感觉不同，此时维克托的目光不再躲闪，她直视着维尔德的眼睛。）
Vector...Welrod, this is no small matter. Strictly following protocols and abiding by the rules are the foundation of a team's ability to function effectively.……维尔德，这次不是小事。 严格遵守流程和纪律办事，是一个团队能够正常且高效运转的根本。
WelrodBut procedures and rules shouldn't be stagnant—可流程和纪律不应该是一潭死水——
VectorEven if they need to be adjusted, the changes must be thoroughly tested. Otherwise, they'll end up like a chandelier crashing down in the middle of battle—hindering the team, or worse, hurting someone. Do you understand, Welrod?就算要调整，也必须经过反复验证，不然它只会成为战斗中突然被击落的水晶吊灯，会阻碍，甚至是伤害到团队中的其他人。你明白吗？维尔德？
(An awkward silence fills the training room again. Vector lets out a soft sigh.)（训练室的气氛突然又陷入了尴尬的沉默，维克托轻轻叹了一口气。）
Vector...Then again, maybe using what happened on the battlefield as an analogy isn't very appropriate.不过……拿战场上的事来做比喻，或许还是有些不太合适……
VectorIn combat, you don't always have time to react or test a strategy. Sometimes, spontaneous actions can turn the tide of battle more effectively than rigidly sticking to a plan...战场无法给你足够的时间去反应、验证。 有时候，一些偶发性的行动比起循规蹈矩地遵从计划更能推动战局……
Welrod...……
VectorNow that I've been in your position, I realize that when the moment comes, I should rely on my own judgment as well.立场调换之后，我才知道，如果真的出现了某些情况，我也只会遵循自主判断来行动。
VectorI shouldn't have been so quick to attribute your actions to a blind desire to score highly, nor should I have rushed to justify my own idea as the best solution.我不该那样武断地将你的行为归于对高分的渴求，并且急于找理由证明自己的想法才是最优解。
VectorI'm sorry Welrod—that was my mistake.对不起，维尔德，这点是我错了。
(The air grows still for a few seconds. As she looks into Vector's apologetic eyes, Welrod slowly speaks.)（空气凝滞了几秒，看着那双饱含歉意的眼睛，维尔德缓缓开口。）
Welrod...Back at the lab, when you suddenly rushed forward and shattered the culture tanks—it really caught me off guard.在研究所的时候……你突然冲出去击碎培养罐的行为的确把我吓了一跳。
WelrodDid you ever stop to think whether your riot shield could withstand the impact? Did you know what was in those tanks? What if we had been knocked over by the liquid too?你有没有考虑过防爆盾能不能撑住？你知不知道培养罐里的液体是什么？如果我们也被液体冲倒了怎么办？
WelrodThese questions hit me all at once, and I... I just got really, really mad...!这些问题一瞬间涌入我的心智，让我……着实感到火大……！
Vector...……
WelrodAnd then I thought... maybe this is exactly how you felt when you saw me shoot down the chandelier.然后我想，也许……这就是你在看到我射落水晶吊灯时的心情。
WelrodThen when we were discussing the simulation training afterwards, I also didn't take your reasoning and standpoint into consideration. All I cared about was defending my own judgment...复盘的时候，我同样没有考虑到你的想法和立场，只是想要维护自己的判断……
(As Welrod continues, her face gradually turns red, and her voice grows a little abashed.)（说着说着，维尔德的脸红了起来，声音有点别扭。）
WelrodSo... you don't have to take all the blame so eagerly.所以，你也不用急着把错都往自己身上揽。
VectorUh... I'm not...呃……我也没有……
RucheyAlright, alright, let me summarize things~! Following the plan is important, but adaptability is just as crucial!好啦好啦，我来总结一下~ 遵循计划是很重要，但随机应变也是不可或缺的！
WelrodIf that's all we write down as our conclusion, I doubt Klukai will accept it.如果解决方案只写这种简单又笼统的总结，我想可露凯是不会接受的。
RucheyHm... Then what do we do?唔……那怎么办？
Vector...Maybe we can approach it like this... From now on, during every after-action review, we add a situational thought exercise.我想……也许可以这样。 我们在每次复盘的时候增加一个跟场景相关的假想训练。
VectorUsing the battlefield map from the mission, we analyze and discuss the potential unexpected actions that each team member might take.针对当时模拟作战的场景地图，对于队里每个人可能会做出的突发性举动进行讨论和研究。
RucheyBut we don't always encounter the same scenarios.可是，我们不会总是遇到同样的场景呀。
VectorThe goal of this exercise isn't to rehearse specific scenarios, but to develop a better understanding of each other's tendencies in combat.这个训练的目的不是为了熟练某个特定的场景，而是为了能够进一步熟悉彼此的作战习惯。
VectorThat way, when someone makes a sudden move in the field, we won't waste valuable time being surprised—or worse, let emotions get in the way. We can't control the ever-changing battlefield, so we have to learn to adapt.这样，在碰到队友的突发性举动后，不至于浪费太多的时间去惊讶或者产生任何其他的情绪波动。我们没法改变战场千变万化的状态，就要努力去适应。
RucheyOhhh... I see.哦哦……原来是这样。
VectorAfter all, when we're on the battlefield, opportunities wait for no one.毕竟，战场上，机会不等人嘛。
(Seeing the amusement in Vector's eyes, Welrod raises an eyebrow.)（看着维克托眼中的笑意，维尔德挑了挑眉。）
WelrodI think this is doable. And... your paranoia... well, it's not entirely baseless.我觉得可行。而且……你那些受害妄想……多少也有些道理。
HarpsyI... I also think it's worth a try...我……我也觉得可以试试……
VectorThen once my proposed solution gets approved, we can begin our new training sessions.那么，等我的解决方案通过之后，我们就可以展开新的训练了。
VectorBut before that... Harpsy.在这之前……哈卜茜。
HarpsyUh, yes?!啊，是！
(Having her name suddenly called, Harpsy jolts, her cat tail sticking straight up.)（突然被叫到名字，哈卜茜一个激灵，猫尾伸得笔直。）
VectorYou are also required to write a self-reflection.你的检讨书不能少。
VectorFurthermore, due to a lack of proper respect for rules and protocols—along with poor judgment—starting now, everyone, including myself, will conduct a full revision of 404's code of conduct.另外，因为缺乏对规则和流程应有的尊重和有效判断，从现在开始，全员——包括我，都要重新学习404的成员守则。
VectorI expect to see everyone's review and report on the previous training session in my mailbox by dawn.天亮之前，我要在邮箱里见到所有人对此次事件的复盘和上次训练的报告。
VectorAm I understood?听明白了吗？
AllYes!明白！
(Looking at the now-motivated team, Vector lets out a small sigh of relief.)（看着干劲十足的众人，维克托稍稍松了口气。）
VectorI suppose I did the right thing...? My teammates and I finally have a consensus... Commander.我这样做应该没错了吧……我和队员们算是达成共识了吗……长官。
VectorYeah... we'll see how it goes.嗯……反正先试试看吧。
(Outside, the night has deepened, but the lights in the Elmo's training room remain bright, just like every other night Team B spends hard at work.)（窗外夜色已深，艾莫号的训练室依旧灯火通明，一如她们每个努力的夜晚。）
(And yet, tonight feels... different.)（却又好像有所不同。）
(With the mission cut short, Belka returns to her room after signing off, and she flops onto the bed with a disappointed sigh.)（因为任务中断，注销完行程的比悠卡回到了房间，有些泄气地躺倒在了床上。）
(Staring at the photo of Klukai stuck to the ceiling, she puffs out her cheeks in frustration.)（她盯着贴在天花板上的可露凯的照片，不开心地鼓起脸颊。）
BelkaHmph... What's up with that client? I was supposed to have at least 72 hours of uninterrupted time with Big Sis Klukai... Now that we're back at base, she's run off to hang out with Mechty again.哼……怎么回事嘛那个委托方。 本来至少能有72小时可以和可露凯姐姐形影不离呢，回据点后姐姐又跑去找米什缇了。
(Belka throws a few half-hearted punches at her training sandbag, where a picture of Mechty is taped.)（比悠卡对着房间沙袋上米什缇的照片挥了挥拳头。）
BelkaHmph. Mechty... the biggest obstacle to my bond with Big Sis—哼，米什缇，我和姐姐之间最大的绊脚石——
(Beep-beep-beep.)（嘀嘀嘀——）
(There is a notification on her terminal.)（通讯终端传来了信息提示。）
BelkaHuh? Who's sending me a message... at this hour...?咦？这个时间点……谁给我发邮件啊……
BelkaOh! Th-this is—!啊——！这、这是——！
(In the photos and video clip on her screen, two figures can be seen leaning closely against each other. Not just anyone—it's her and Klukai!)（图片和视频中，那两个互相依偎的身影，不是别人，正是自己与可露凯！）
BelkaWaaah! Hahaha~ I have no idea what this is, but Big Sis Klukai looks soooo cute making this face!哇——！哈哈哈~ 虽然不知道这是什么，但可露凯姐姐这样的表情真是太~可爱了！
(Belka presses the replay button again and again, watching the clip over and over, completely absorbed. It takes her a while to even remember to check the sender's name.)（比悠卡反复按着重播键，一遍一遍欣赏着视频中的内容，好一会儿才记得去看发件人的名字。）
BelkaThe sender is... Mechty?发件人……米什缇？
Belka...What does she mean by this...?……她这是什么意思……？
(She hesitates briefly in confusion, but the moment her eyes land on the video again, she can't help but giggle.)（比悠卡陷入了短暂的迷惑，但瞄到终端中的影像，她又开始忍不住嘿嘿傻笑。）
BelkaWho cares~ Just for today, you can be the witness of the love and friendship between Big Sis Klukai and me, Mechty~管她呢~ 仅限今天，米什缇你就是我和可露凯姐姐之间情谊的见证人~
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