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Intermittent Reactivation

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Intermittent Reactivation 断续重启

?????Can you see?看得到吗？

?????What you're looking at is the Consciousness Digitalization interface, but you don't need to worry about that. Let me handle it.现在在你眼前的是意识数据化界面，不过这些你不用管，交给我处理就好。

?????Your mind will be digitized into neural cloud data, just like a Doll would.与人形的心智一样，你的意识将会被转化为心智数据。

?????Deep breaths. Don't be nervous.深呼吸，不要紧张。

?????You might feel a little sting from this...接下来的测试可能会有一些轻微的刺痛感……

(A familiar voice reverberates through my mind, the rhythmic beeping of the instruments surrounding me lulling me into a vague drowsiness like a hypnotic metronome.)（熟悉的声音如耳语般在脑海中回荡，仪器低沉的滴答声仿佛催眠的节拍，悄然唤起一丝隐隐的倦意。）

(Through the blur of the digitalization interface, I see a silhouette of gentle pink working away in front of the control panel.)（透过朦胧的意识数据化界面，我看到那抹柔和的粉色身影在操作台前忙碌着。）

CommanderP... Persica...帕……帕斯卡……

?????Don't think unnecessary thoughts. You, keep an eye on his metrics.不要有多余的思考。你们观察好他的状态。

??Ah! Yes!啊！是！

CommanderI...……我……

Commander...Why does this... feel so familiar... gah...……为什么……会有一种熟悉感……呜……

(An indescribable suffocating feeling closes in around my throat. The images before me twist and distort, as if reality itself was on the verge of collapse.)（一股难以言喻的窒息感如无形的枷锁般紧扼咽喉，眼前的画面扭曲变形，现实仿佛在崩解的边缘摇晃。）

???...Exile... Look...……流亡……凝望……

CommanderYou're... ugh!你是！呃……

CommanderAck... ahhhhhh!咳啊……啊啊啊啊啊啊！

??Commander! Oh no, that's not good!指挥官！不好了，指挥官他！

???Dr. Persica, stop the test immediately.帕斯卡博士，快中止测试。

?????Seriously, I told you not to think unnecessary thoughts. Test's done. You fish him out of the pod.真是的，都说了不要有多余的思考。测试中止，你们把他从潜入舱拖出来吧。

(As the digitalization interface fades, that oppressive discomfort fades like a receding tide.)（随着数据化界面的骤然消逝，那股压抑的不适如潮水般退去。）

(The peace of darkness returns for a moment before the pod's door gradually opens, and with it, streams of blinding salvation are delivered unto me.)（视野重归漆黑的宁静，紧接着潜入舱的舱门缓缓开启，刺眼的灯光如救赎般倾泻而入。）

CommanderHuff, huff... huff...呼……呼……呼……

MaylingCommander, are you alright?指挥官，您没事吧！

CommanderI'm good. Breathing's just a little difficult.没事，只是稍微有些呼吸不顺。

PersicariaI'll adjust the equipment once more. We don't have much time, so we'll wait a little bit before we give it another go.我再调试一下设备，时间不多了，我们等会儿直接进入正题。

PersicariaI hope you'll do better this time, Commander.希望这一次你的表现能好一些，指挥官。

LewisDr. Persica, this isn't the Commander's fault...帕斯卡博士，这不是指挥官的错……

CommanderIt's fine, Lewis. Persica's right in saying there isn't much time left.没事的，刘易斯。确实如帕斯卡所说，时间不多了。

CommanderHow are Groza and the others?闪电她们的状况如何？

(I peek at the command terminal stationed not far away. The dense error messages paint the screen a bloody red, leaving trails of fresh murder on the members of Groza's squad.)（我瞥向不远处的指挥终端，屏幕上密布的红色报错如鲜血般刺眼，源头直指闪电小队的全员。）

MaylingLeader and the others are only getting worse. The virus is corroding their neural clouds.队长她们的状况越来越糟了，病毒在不断侵蚀她们的心智。

CommanderWhat of the Elmo?艾莫号呢？

MaylingNo good.很糟糕。

Mayling(Mayling's face darkens like an overcast sky, and I can only shake my head. A feeling of helplessness wells from deep within.)（美玲脸上的阴霾如乌云般浓重，我只能无奈地摇头，胸中涌起一丝无力感。）

LewisMost of the Elmo's electronic controls are inoperable, but we may still work with mechanical means.艾莫号的绝大多数电控程序都无法使用了，但还能机械控制。

LewisSince we've not the manpower, making any precise maneuvers is simply impossible. However, I've hidden the Elmo within some ruins in the Yellow Zone for now.虽然因为人手不足，无法精密操控，但是我们已经将艾莫号隐藏在黄区的废墟中。

LewisSo there shouldn't be any major problems.所以应该不会有什么大问题。

Lewis(Lewis reassures me and Mayling, passing me a warm drink.)（刘易斯一边安抚我和美玲，一边递来了一杯温暖的饮品。）

LewisCommander, here's some coffee. Caffeine should help ease the discomfort from digitalization.指挥官，这是我泡的咖啡，咖啡因能缓解数据化转换时的不适。

CommanderThanks, Lewis... Right, I forgot. Welcome back.谢谢你，刘易斯……对了，忘记说了，欢迎回来。

LewisYeah, I'm back, Commander.嗯，我回来了，指挥官。

LewisMayling, here's your coffee.我也帮小美玲准备了一杯咖啡哦。

LewisDr. Persica, I'll leave your coffee here by the controls.帕斯卡博士，您的咖啡我放在操作台旁边了。

(Without as much as turning around, Persica continues to focus on adjusting the pod, as if the world that existed around her was of no consequence.)（帕斯卡头也不回，继续专注地调整潜入舱的设置，仿佛整个世界都与她无关。）

MaylingWow, this sure is a sophisticated cup of coffee. The froth on the top looks like a tin soldier!好精致的咖啡，上面居然还有玩具锡兵的拉花！

MaylingPhew... I could definitely use a pick-me-up... gulp... hm?呼……我也正好需要点提神的东西……咕噜……嗯？

Mayling(After a single sip, Mayling's entire body freezes as her expression teeters on the brink of losing control.)（刚刚抿了一口的美玲突然身体一僵，表情似乎在一种失控的边缘。）

CommanderMayling?美玲？

(I fail to immediately intuit cause and effect, only taking a swig of the liquid in my cup instinctively.)（此时我还没洞察这背后的玄机，只是本能地啜饮了杯中的液体。）

(A wave of overwhelming sweetness explodes within my mouth like the universe born anew, eliciting soundless protest from both my throat and taste buds.)（一股极度甜腻的冲击宛如宇宙大爆炸一般在我的口腔中肆虐绽放，让我的喉咙与味蕾同时发出了无声的抗议。）

CommanderI got careless...大意了……

CommanderIt's fine, Mayling. You can spit it out.没事的，美玲，吐出来吧。

MaylingGack... cough cough cough...噗……咳咳咳咳……

MaylingW-what is this?! It's like mop water with enough sugar to kill an elephant!这、这是什么味道？！好像放了致死量糖的拖把水！

LewisEh? Oh!诶？啊！

LewisS-sorry, I instinctively made them according to Dr. Persica's taste.啊！对、对不起，我下意识按帕斯卡博士的口味调的。

CommanderThis sweetness... it's been a while.这种甜腻的味道……还真是久违了。

MaylingCommander... I'm amazed you can swallow that with a normal look on your face.指挥官……真亏您能一脸平静地喝下这种咖啡。

CommanderI've had a lot of coffee like this before... hm?毕竟我之前已经喝过很多……嗯？

LewisCommander?指挥官？

CommanderNo... it's nothing...不……没什么……

(Something that I should have been able to easily say remains lodged inside my throat, impossible to cough up.)（原本该顺势脱口的内容，此时却如一根鱼刺卡在喉中，难以吐露。）

(No matter how I delve into the dusty corners of my memory, I fail to grasp the reason that should be so obvious. A now erased shadow of something is entrenched in my memory.)（无论我如何深挖记忆的尘封角落，却始终抓不住那本该显而易见的缘由，在我的过往中仿佛多了一段被抹去的幻影。）

Persicaria...……

PersicariaEnough chitchat. I had a look over your data.闲聊时间到此为止，你的数据我已经检查过了。

PersicariaCongratulations, Commander. Your data meets the minimum requirements for digitalization.恭喜你，指挥官。你的数据符合意识转化的最低要求。

PersicariaWe did have a minor incident just now, but it shouldn't interfere with your digitalization.虽然刚刚出了点小状况，但不会影响将你的意识转化为心智数据。

PersicariaOf course, if you don't want to feel that pain again, don't let your mind wander during the process.当然，如果你不想再经历那种痛苦，在转化过程中就别胡思乱想了。

(Persica puts down her terminal, downing the much-too-sweet coffee as if replenishing energy after using up too much of her brainpower.)（帕斯卡放下数据终端，似乎因为脑力消耗过大极其需要补充糖分一般猛灌着甜腻的咖啡。）

MaylingA-amazing...好、好厉害……

Commander...……

(I stare into Persica, waiting for her to finish her coffee. She seems to pick up on my intent.)（我紧盯着帕斯卡，等候着她将咖啡饮尽。而她似乎也察觉到了我的想法。）

Persicaria...What is it?……说吧，想问什么。

CommanderGive it to me straight. Tell me why Groza's squad and the Elmo were infected with a virus while out in the field. Tell me why you made your way here.解释一下发生了什么吧。闪电小队和艾莫号在外勤期间遭遇病毒入侵的原因，以及你为什么会来艾莫号。

CommanderThe moment we restored power, you contacted us directly and even came here in person... That just isn't how you do things, Persica.我们才勉强恢复动力，你就直接联络我们，甚至亲自赶来……这不是你的风格，帕斯卡。

CommanderEspecially considering my current situation, you shouldn't be showing up here.尤其是考虑到我的现状，你更不应该出现在这里。

PersicariaHow much has the infection progressed?她们的侵蚀状况如何？

LewisOnly up to Level II, no contact with III yet. Krolik and Colphne are getting the worst of it.还只是二级平层，没有触及三级底层。但是克罗丽科和寇尔芙的情况比较糟糕。

LewisTheir infection rates have both passed 30%, and they'll probably start intermittently shutting down soon... Then, they'll go into sleep mode.两人的侵染率已超30%，恐怕很快就会陷入不间断停机……最后陷入休眠。

PersicariaGot it...我明白了……

(Persica puts down her mug, sighing deeply.)（帕斯卡放下了手中的咖啡杯，深深地叹了一口气。）

PersicariaA week ago, 16Lab observed a special virus that targets Doll neural clouds... no, artificial intelligence.一周前，16Lab观测到一种针对人形心智……不，或者说针对人工智能的特殊病毒。

PersicariaIt propagates extremely quickly, replicating by assimilating, absorbing, or replacing the data of Dolls or AI.这种病毒扩散极快，会通过同化、吸收，甚至取代人形或AI的数据来进行繁衍。

Persicaria16Lab has given it the name of Entropy.目前16Lab将其命名为Entropy。

CommanderEntropy? That... matches its behavior as you've described it.Entropy……熵？倒很符合你描述的行为。

CommanderCan it be removed?有治愈方法吗？

PersicariaNot as of right now.目前没有。

Persicaria16Lab, IOP, and 42Lab, which Lewis is stationed at, are researching antivirus programs and firewalls.16Lab、I.O.P.以及刘易斯所在的42Lab都在尝试研制杀毒软件和防火墙。

PersicariaBut this virus internally evolves according to the data it consumes, and the form it takes in every Doll is unique.但这种病毒会根据吞噬的数据自我衍化，每个人形身上的病毒形态都独一无二。

PersicariaResearching every instance would be a Sisyphean task.如果针对每个人形单独研发，将是个无尽工程。

Mayling...If we could find a source, and reverse engineer...……如果能找到病毒源头，进行逆向研发……

PersicariaHah, yes, that's one way.呵，不错，这是方法之一。

PersicariaThat's also where this piece of equipment comes in. Lewis will explain the rest.这也是这台仪器的作用，剩下的让刘易斯说明吧。

LewisEh? I...诶？我……

PersicariaYou're the one accountable for this. It's your job.作为负责人，这是你的工作。

(Persica returns to her coffee, closing her eyes and giving Lewis the floor.)（帕斯卡端起咖啡，闭上双眼，将话语权交给了刘易斯。）

LewisWhere do I even start? Hm... Commander, have you heard of the Magrasea Cloud?从哪里开始说好呢……嗯……指挥官听说过麦戈拉超云端吗？

CommanderMagrasea... cloud? Some kind of super advanced cloud storage?麦戈拉……超云端？听起来像个很牛的网盘？

LewisThat interpretation isn't necessarily wrong... The Magrasea Cloud is a superserver that 42Lab, where I currently am, is working on.这么理解倒是没有错啦……麦戈拉超云端是我现在所在的42Lab研发的超云端服务器。

LewisWith some fees and a somewhat complex request process, governments, enterprises, and individuals can all use it to store and process data.只要支付一些费用并通过有点复杂的申请，不论政府、企业还是个人都能使用它进行数据储存和处理。

LewisThis of course includes 42Lab's core project... Project Neural Cloud, which is inextricably linked with us Dolls.这其中也包括了42Lab的核心项目……与我们人形息息相关的心智云图计划。

CommanderProject Neural Cloud... the study and backup of Doll neural clouds. This project is related to you, no?心智云图计划……人形心智的研究与备份吗。看来这项计划和你也有关系？

PersicariaI suppose I'm a founding member of 42Lab... Project Neural Cloud was named by me and an acquaintance.我姑且算是42Lab的初创成员……心智云图计划也是我和另一位同伴命名的。

Persicaria16Lab is nominally subordinate to 42Lab, but isn't under its management.16Lab名义上隶属42Lab，但不受其管辖。

CommanderNo wonder you're so invested. There's been a hitch with Project Neural Cloud.难怪你这么上心，看来是心智云图计划出了问题。

LewisMm... Project Neural Cloud's research has long since been finished, and all of the data should have been sealed in Magrasea by 42Lab.嗯……心智云图计划的研究已经结束，所有数据理论上已经被42Lab封存在麦戈拉中了。

LewisBut the origin of the virus, as determined by 42Lab's investigation, was Magrasea... Considering the traits of the virus, it's likely directly linked to Project Neural Cloud.但这次病毒源头，根据42Lab排查应该是来自麦戈拉超云端……考虑到病毒特性，甚至与心智云图计划直接相关。

Lewis42Lab deliberated on how to handle the situation, but they're leaning towards directly resetting the server, destroying all of the corroded data and neural clouds.42Lab虽讨论了这一事件的处理方法，但他们倾向直接重置服务器，销毁所有被侵蚀数据和心智。

CommanderBrutal.还真粗暴。

LewisYes, but Dr. Persica doesn't agree with such measures. She suggested entering the Cloud to collect the virus' source code to assist in the development of an antivirus.嗯，但是帕斯卡博士不同意这个处理方式，所以提出进入云端收集病毒源代码、开发杀毒软件的方案。

LewisThere aren't many supporters of this option in 42Lab, though. Sending Dolls or AI into the belly of the beast is tantamount to suicide.不过这项方案在42Lab中支持者不多，让人形或AI进入病毒窝中无异于送死。

LewisHowever, considering the importance of the data that's stored in Magrasea... doing a full reset is an option they've not come to terms with either.当然考虑到麦戈拉中数据的重要性……重置服务器方案目前也没有最终确认。

CommanderConsciousness digitalization... I see now.意识数据化的设备……原来如此。

CommanderSo you plan to have a human enter the virus-ridden Magrasea in a Doll's place?你打算让人类代替人形进入满是病毒的麦戈拉？

Persicaria...……

LewisHuman consciousnesses are more resilient than a Doll's neural cloud, and can theoretically resist the virus for a short period.人类意识比人形心智有更强的抗性，理论上可以短时间内抵御病毒的侵蚀。

LewisBut they are only more resilient... the damage caused by a major infection could be more severe than what a Doll would sustain.但是也只是抗性更强而已……若被大量感染，后果可能比人形更糟。

LewisSo, Commander... you can turn down this request...所以指挥官……这个委托您可以拒绝……

CommanderHow long can Groza and the others hold out with the way things are going now?按照现在进度，闪电她们还能坚持多久？

(I look at Persica. Only she can give me an answer for questions of a technical nature.)（我看向了帕斯卡，这种技术性的问题也只有她能给我答案。）

PersicariaIf they remained in sleep mode, three days. One day otherwise.保持休眠状态，能坚持三天。不然最多一天吧。

PersicariaAfter a day, the virus will enter their Level III, and their neural data will be rewritten by the virus.一天后，病毒就会进入她们的三级底层，心智数据将会被病毒改写。

MaylingThen Leader and the others will never...那队长她们岂不是再也回不来了……

Commander...……

PersicariaThe decision is yours. The risks are massive, and if you say no, I'll immediately leave to pursue another solution.决定权在你。这项委托风险极大，如果你不愿意我会立刻离开去研究其他的方法。

CommanderI...我……

GrozaI object...我反对……

(The unpowered metal door is shoved open, and Groza stumbles into the ops room with her exhausted frame in tow.)（失去电源的金属大门被人猛地推开，闪电拖着疲惫不堪的身体踉跄走入了指挥室。）

MaylingLeader! You can't be moving about right now!队长！你现在不能乱动！

GrozaI'm alright...我没事……

GrozaCommander, I object to you entering the cloud.指挥官，我反对您进入云端。

GrozaDon't take risks for us, you have more important...您不需要为我们冒险，现在您还有更重要的事……

MaylingBut then, Leader... you and the others will...但是那样的话……队长你们就会……

GrozaThe Commander's safety is more important.指挥官的安全更重要。

CommanderPersica, I have one more question.帕斯卡，我还有个问题。

PersicariaGo ahead.说吧。

CommanderWhy me?为什么是我。

PersicariaThe official answer... Not every human is fit to enter the Cloud. Mental fortitude and a strong will are necessary for consciousness digitalization.官方回答……不是每个人类都有资格进入云端。需要极强的意志力和精神才能将意识数据化。

PersicariaThe not-so-official answer... well, this isn't a request from 42Lab or 16Lab, but a personal one from me. I need someone I can trust.非官方回答……这不是42Lab或16Lab的委托，是我的私人委托。我需要一个值得信任的人。

PersicariaBecause I promised two important friends... That I would protect Project Neural Cloud, Magrasea, and things adjacent.因为我答应了两位重要的友人……保护心智云图计划及麦戈拉相关事物。

PersicariaOf course, there is another reason. I need someone who can cooperate with Lewis in the Cloud.当然，还有一个理由，我需要一个能在云端与刘易斯配合的人。

CommanderWith Lewis?配合刘易斯？

PersicariaAs a member of 42Lab, Lewis possesses a certain level of permissions in the cloud. For various reasons, her viral resistance is stronger than the average Doll's.刘易斯加入了42Lab，有一定云端权限。而且因某些原因，她对病毒抗性比一般人形强。

PersicariaAs Lewis' former superior, you should be able to work with her well enough, yes?你作为刘易斯的前上司，应该能更好地配合她吧？

LewisHuh? Oh...诶？嗯……

CommanderI understand.我明白了。

GrozaCommander!指挥官！

CommanderIn my current state, what do you think would happen if I lost all my Dolls in the Yellow Zone?以我现在处境，如果在黄区失去所有人形，你觉得会怎样？

GrozaBut...但是……

CommanderIf I were to lose you, I may very well have nothing. Not even the ability to leave with the Elmo.如果此时失去你们，我很可能会一无所有，甚至连带艾莫号离开的能力都没有。

CommanderSince every path is filled with risk, I'll simply choose the one that aligns with my ideals most.既然无论如何都充满风险，我就选最符合我理念的那个。

CommanderPersica, I trust that you have prepared sufficient compensation?而且帕斯卡你应该准备了足够的报酬吧？

PersicariaNaturally.当然。

CommanderI'll accept this request.这个委托，我接下了。

PersicariaVery well.好。

PersicariaThis might be a personal request, but the Magrasea Cloud is still subject to 42Lab and IOP's supervision.虽是私人委托，但麦戈拉超云端仍受42Lab和I.O.P.的监视。

PersicariaI don't think I need to elaborate on how sensitive your identity is.你身份的敏感度不用我多说了吧。

CommanderI am honored to be the center of attention for so many.被这么多人关注，还真是荣幸。

PersicariaSo, you'll need to enter the Cloud with a disguise.所以这次需要你伪装身份进入云端。

PersicariaYou'll have to take the role of someone else... so no one finds out you are who you are.你要用别人的身份，扮演成另一个人……避免被发现你是指挥官。

PersicariaIt just so happens that Lewis and I have found someone in 42Lab's database with the exact same name as you.正巧，我和刘易斯在42Lab数据库中发现了一个和你名字一模一样的人。

CommanderThe exact same?一模一样？

PersicariaYes. A coincidence, to be sure, but a welcome one.是的，就是这么凑巧。

PersicariaWouldn't you say so, Lewis?你说对吧，刘易斯？

LewisEh?! Oh, um... hm... yeah, what a coincidence!诶？！嗯……啊……嗯……是的，很……凑巧？

Commander...Are you absolutely sure it's a coincidence?……真的有这么凑巧的事吗？

(Persica does not grace my quip with a reply, only placing a silver pin in my hand.)（帕斯卡并没有理会我的吐槽，而是将一枚银色的胸针放到我的手心。）

PersicariaIn this pin is a fabricated ID that'll allow you to be seen as someone else entirely in the Cloud.这枚胸针里储存着一份伪造的特征码，它能让你在云端完全被视为另一个人。

PersicariaBut you'll have to watch your speech and mannerisms...但你要注意说话方式和行为……

PersicariaFrom now on, you're to be referred to as the Professor.从现在开始，你的称呼是——教授。

PersicariaProject Neural Cloud's Professor {}.云图计划的{}教授。

Turbulent Cloud 紊乱云端

(In a billowing tide of 0s and 1s, the shapes of the world twist and transform into visceral shards.)（在0与1交织的数据洪流中，一切形态都扭曲成虚幻的碎片。）

(My body is ripped apart and put back together by formless forces, my consciousness drifting between my husk and the streams of data like a leaf upon the wind.)（我的身体仿佛被无形之力撕裂又重组，意识在躯壳与数据流间游离，摇摆不定。）

(Even the rhythm of breathing seems like a foreign thing now, left upon some faraway boundary beyond one's reach.)（连呼吸的节奏都变得陌生，仿佛被遗忘在虚空的边缘，无法掌控。）

CommanderIs this the world that Dolls see...这就是人形们所看到的世界吗……

CommanderHuff... this is... worse than a hangover...呼……这种感觉……比宿醉还折磨人……

CommanderThat coffee lunatic... didn't tell me I'd have to go through this...那个咖啡狂人……可没告诉我还得忍受这种过程……

(The moment I fully lose control of my body, a warm pair of hands land on my arm.)（正当我对身体彻底失去控制的瞬间，一双温暖的手猛地扣住我的手臂。）

LewisProfessor! Professor, can you hear me?教授！教授，您能听到我吗？

LewisDon't think about how data "breathes", or what shape your body feels like it's in. Just leave it to instinct!别去想数据怎么“呼吸”，别管身体的构造，交给本能就好！

(As Lewis urges me, I take a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down.)（在刘易斯的急切呼唤下，我深吸一口气，强迫自己平静。）

(The tearing pain recedes like an ebbing tide, and the discomfort about my body eases greatly.)（那股撕裂般的痛楚如退潮般消减，身体的不适感骤然减轻了大半。）

CommanderHuff... I don't want to go through that ever again... My body still feels a little unwieldy. Looks like I'll need a little time to adjust.呼……这感觉我可不想再体验第二次……身体还是有些迟钝，看来得慢慢适应。

CommanderYou don't seem very much impacted, Lewis?不过刘易斯你似乎没有受到什么影响？

LewisMy neural cloud is made of data in the first place, I don't need a conversion process.毕竟我的心智本身就是数据构成的，不需要转换过程。

LewisAnd... it's not my first time in the Cloud. As a 42Lab manager, I often find myself between the two worlds.而且……这不是我第一次上传到云端了。作为42Lab的管理员，我经常往返于两个世界。

CommanderI see. How is it, working at 42Lab?原来如此，在42Lab工作的感觉如何？

CommanderI thought you would've returned to being a toy designer after leaving Griffin.我还以为你离开格里芬后会回去做玩具设计师呢。

LewisEh? Haha, well... it wasn't quite what I expected, but some of the projects I've worked on in 42Lab are related to toys!诶？哈哈……那个……虽然和预期有点差距，但是我在42Lab也有参与玩具相关的项目哦！

LewisMy skills haven't dulled one bit either! If you want, I could give you a couple of new toys, Professor.而且我可没丢掉设计师的技能！教授要是想要的话，我也可以给教授送点新的玩具哦。

CommanderReally? I might have to ask you to design a few toys for my girls when this is done.是吗？那等这次任务结束，可能需要麻烦你帮几个孩子设计些玩具了。

LewisI'd be more than happy!乐意之至！

SystemID verified. 42Lab, Professor {}.身份验证通过。42Lab{}教授。

SystemID verified. 42Lab, Doll Researcher Lewis.身份验证通过。42Lab人形研究员刘易斯。

SystemActive defense systems disengaged. Welcome to the Magrasea Cloud.自主防御系统解除，欢迎进入麦戈拉超云端。

CommanderOh? Looks like we'll have to go through this lengthy tunnel.哦？看来终于要通过这漫长的通道了。

LewisYour neural data is more or less stable now.教授的心智数据已基本稳定。

LewisIn approximately three minutes, we'll enter the Magrasea Cloud for real.预计三分钟后，我们将正式进入麦戈拉超云端。

(Lewis hesitates for a moment. She takes a deep breath, taking hold of my hand with a weighty motion.)（刘易斯犹豫了片刻，深深吸了一口气郑重地握住我的手。）

LewisPlease be careful, Professor. If things are looking bad, immediately log out and leave the rest to me.教授，请务必注意安全。如果情况不妙，立即登出云端，剩下的事交给我。

LewisHumans are resistant to the virus, but there is a limit to everything. Don't push yourself!人类对病毒有抗性，但也有极限，千万别勉强！

CommanderDon't worry, I know my limits.放心，我心里有数。

LewisWe've got this! Remember, your safety always comes first!一定要做到哦！教授的安全永远是第一位！

CommanderUnderstood... Hm? What is that?明白……嗯？那是什么？

LewisEh?诶？

(I look towards the tunnel's end with Lewis. A strange purple light rushes towards us like a tidal wave, consuming the formerly methodical data streams.)（我与刘易斯同时望向通道尽头，一片诡异的紫色光芒如潮水般涌来，吞噬了原本规律的数据流。）

LewisA data surge?! Why is it here at the end of the tunnel? Hold onto my hand, Professor!数据乱流？！怎么会在通道尽头出现！教授，快抓住我的手！

(I do as she bids, trying to stabilize myself with Lewis' help.)（我依言紧握住她的手，试图借助刘易斯的力量稳住身形。）

(In but a moment, a raging data surge sweeps over us, swallowing us whole.)（然而仅仅一瞬，狂暴的数据乱流席卷而来，将我们狠狠吞没。）

CommanderGah... this is... bad...呜……这感觉……不妙……

LewisProfessor! Don't let go... ahh!教授！别放手……啊啊！

CommanderLewis?! Lewis!!刘易斯？！刘易斯！！！！

(The furious wave tears us apart. I reach out desperately for Lewis, but the only thing my fingers touch are cold, icy shards of data.)（剧烈的乱流将我们撕裂开来，我奋力伸出手试图抓住刘易斯，却只触到冰冷的数据碎片。）

(Her silhouette drifts further and further away in the purple tide until she disappears completely.)（她的身影在紫色洪流中渐行渐远，直至彻底消失。）

CommanderLewis! Where are you?刘易斯！你在哪里！

(Malevolent purple data clouds my vision as twisted data presses down on my mind, making it a struggle to even move.)（视野被不祥的深紫色数据吞噬，扭曲的代码不断压迫着我的意识，让我失去了行动能力。）

CommanderDamn it... Persica! Can you hear me? Persica!可恶……帕斯卡！能听到吗！帕斯卡！

CommanderLewis, answer me!刘易斯，回应我！

(I am only met with the dismay-inspiring busy tone. Neither Persica nor Lewis answer my call.)（通讯器中传来了令人担忧的忙音，不论是帕斯卡还是刘易斯都未能回应我的呼唤。）

????What are you?你是谁？

(An eerie voice pierces through the silent air, and an icy dread closes in on me.)（诡异的声音打破了死寂的空间，一股寒意瞬间笼罩在我的心头。）

CommanderWho's there?!谁？！

????Who are you? Why have you come?你是什么人？为何来到此地？

????Are you... that person?你是……那个人吗？

(I try to establish the source of the sound, but there's no footing to be found in the endless streams.)（我试图锁定声音的来源，却只能在无尽的数据乱流中徒劳挣扎。）

(Lewis' voice is nowhere to be found, and I can't feel the presence of a single living thing next to me.)（刘易斯的声音早已无迹可寻，我甚至无法感知到身边有其他的生命存在。）

????Answer me. Who are you?回答我，你到底是谁。

Commander...……

PersicariaWhen you're in the Cloud, this is who you are.进入云端后，这就是你的身份。

PersicariaDo not ever forget that you are the Professor.无论何时都别忘记，你现在是教授。

CommanderI am the Professor.我是教授。

CommanderProfessor {}.{}教授。

????...……

(An uncomfortable atmosphere fills the void, like the calm before the storm.)（虚空又一次陷入了诡异的气氛，如同暴风雨前的宁静。）

(I am seized by a sense of foreboding. I instinctively raise an arm, trying to fend off the unknown.)（一股不祥的预感攫住我的心，我下意识抬起手臂，试图抵挡未知的威胁。）

????The Professor, huh...是吗……是教授……

????Hehehe.... ahahahaha! Found you...呵呵呵呵……哈哈哈哈哈哈！找到您了……

????Professor... welcome... to a world of data...教授……欢迎来到……数据的世界……

Commander?!？！

(Before I can react, a wild surge of data pounces on me like a great beast, carrying me into a bottomless abyss.)（还未等我做出任何反应，狂乱的数据洪流如巨兽般扑来，裹挟着我坠向无底的深渊。）

(My body is torn apart as my consciousness scatters in the stream, like my soul being flayed away from my body, plunging into endless darkness.)（我的身体被撕扯，意识在乱流中支离破碎，仿佛灵魂被剥离肉体沉入无尽的黑暗之中。）

CommanderDamn it... my body, I can't...该死……身体……动不了了……

(Surges of data collide with my consciousness, and I begin to lose grip of myself.)（数据洪流冲击着我的意识，我逐渐感知不到自己的存在。）

(Falling into nothingness, and the world begins to blur. There is no place for me here.)（大脑坠入虚空，意识逐渐开始模糊，让人感到无所适从。）

CommanderHave to... find an exit...必须……找到出口……

(Where's Lewis? Where's the end of the tunnel? Who exactly am I?)（刘易斯在哪里？通道的尽头在何处？我究竟是谁？）

(Consciousness comes and goes in the rapids of data, sometimes clear and sometimes murky. Finally, darkness arrives.)（在数据的狂潮中，意识起伏不定，时而清晰，时而模糊，最终归于黑暗。）

(Just as I'm about to be consumed by the waters, a familiar pink light pierces the gloom, tightly wrapping itself around me.)（就在我即将被乱流吞噬的刹那，一抹熟悉的粉色光芒划破黑暗，将我紧紧包裹。）

???There you are... hold onto my hand...找到您了……抓住我的手……

(The voice is gentle and familiar, carrying with it the faint scent of coffee and a certain wildflower.)（那声音温柔而熟悉，带着淡淡的咖啡与春蓼的气息。）

(Just who...)（到底是谁……）

(No matter who it is, they would be my saving grace before I fade away.)（无论是谁，这是我溺亡前最后的救命稻草。）

???It's so good to see you again... Neural Cocoon, initialize.能见到您真是太好了……心智茧程序，启动。

CommanderYou... who...你……是谁……

(I fully black out, entering an endless, silent sleep.)（意识在这一刻断连，沉入无边的静谧深眠。）

(…)（……）

(After some time, a soft sensation wakes me from the darkness.)（不知过了多久，一阵柔软的触感将我从黑暗中唤醒。）

???Come, smile with me♪ Come, embrace me♪请微笑吧♪请拥抱吧♪

???You said to me, that you would be forever by my side♪你曾对我说，永远不离我身旁♪

???So I let the flowers blossom, and cast my seeds to the sky of Magrasea♪所以我让花儿绽放，将种子撒向麦戈拉的天空♪

(The gentle sound of singing stirs a familiar feeling in me, pristine as a tranquil stream.)（温柔的歌声如涓涓细流，唤起一种莫名的熟悉感。）

CommanderWhere am...这里是……

(I try to open my eyes, but am only greeted by darkness.)（我试图睁开双眼，却只看到一片漆黑。）

???Oh, you're awake... Don't be hasty, your visual module isn't completely synced yet. Just a moment.啊，您醒了……请别急，您的视觉模块尚未完全同步，稍等片刻。

(A warm beam of light caresses my face, finally landing softly upon my eyes.)（一束温暖的光芒轻抚我的脸庞，最终柔和地覆盖在双眼处。）

???Alright. Try opening your eyes now.好了，现在试着睁开眼睛吧。

(I follow the voice's guidance, slowly opening my eyes.)（我顺从声音的指引，缓缓睁开双眼。）

(Light slips in through the gaps, and the digitalized world gradually becomes clear.)（光芒从缝隙中渗入，数据化的世界逐渐清晰。）

???Can you see?可以看到吗？

(The source of the voice helps me up, and the world finally comes into vision as I adjust to the stinging light.)（声音的主人轻扶我起身，而我也逐渐适应光线的刺痛，视野终于聚焦。）

CommanderThanks... huh?感谢……嗯？

CommanderPer... Persica?!帕……帕斯卡？！

CommanderN-no, wait... who are you?不、不对……你是谁？

???Pfft. I'd never imagined you'd make such an expression.噗，没想到您会露出这样的表情。

(The pink-haired girl before me was nothing short of identical to the Persica I am so familiar with in appearance and garb.)（眼前粉色长发的少女，不论是外貌还是装束风格都与我所熟知的帕斯卡如出一辙。）

(But judging from the fact that she seemed well-adjusted, had prim and proper clothing, and had a different build altogether, I could never be more certain that they weren't the same person.)（但是从她良好的精神状态，整洁的衣装，以及有明显差距的体格上，我可以确认她们并非同一个人。）

???If Dr. Persica knew what you were thinking right now, she'd send the contents of her mug straight into your face.帕斯卡博士要是知道您在想什么，估计会把咖啡泼您脸上哦。

???...Nice to meet you, Professor.……初次见面，教授。

PersicariaI am an AI research Doll designed by Dr. Persica, based on herself. My name is Persicaria.我是帕斯卡莉亚博士以自身为原型设计的人工智能研究人形，我的名字也是帕斯卡。

PersicariaI'll be aiding you in resolving this virus crisis.我将作为您的助手协助您解决这一次的病毒危机。

CommanderA Doll designed by Persica... certainly a departure from some of the other Dolls I'm familiar with.帕斯卡设计的人形……和我熟悉的另外几位人形的风格还真是不一样啊。

PersicariaI am the result of an early collaboration between Dr. Persica and another professor. I embody some of their... more special beliefs.我是帕斯卡博士与另一位教授的早期合作成果，承载了她们的一些……特别理念。

PersicariaMy field of study is artificial intelligence, after all; it would follow that I'm different from the other Dolls you've seen.并且我的主要领域也是人工智能的研究，所以确实和您见过的其他人形不太一样。

CommanderI wasn't told I would have further support before I entered the Cloud.在我进入云端前她并没有告诉我还有其他援助者。

PersicariaI am acting on my own volition. Dr. Persica was not made aware.这是我的独断行动，帕斯卡博士并不知情。

PersicariaI thought this was the best course of action—you are not a professional researcher hailing from 42Lab, and are bound to be unfamiliar with the environment here.但我认为这是最佳选择——您毕竟不是42Lab的专职研究员，对云端环境还不熟悉。

CommanderYou know who I am?你知道我的身份？

PersicariaI only know that you are a trusted friend of Dr. Persica.我只知道您是帕斯卡博士信任的朋友。

PersicariaThat is enough for me.但是这对我而言就足够了。

(BEEP—)（嘟——）

(I hear the piercing busy tone once again. While speaking to this Doll who calls herself Persicaria, I attempt to contact Persica and Lewis on the outside again, receiving no response.)（通讯器再次传来刺耳的忙音。在与这名自称帕斯卡的人形交流的同时我尝试联系了外界的帕斯卡和刘易斯，但是却没有得到任何的回应。）

PersicariaWhen you entered the Cloud, the virus interfered with the transport pathways.自您进入云端后，病毒干扰了传输通道。

PersicariaCommunication between here and the outside world has been totally cut off. I cannot contact Dr. Persica either.现在云端内外通讯完全中断，我也无法联系帕斯卡博士。

PersicariaEven the logout portal has been forcibly sealed shut by the virus.甚至连登出云端的端口也被病毒强行封闭了。

Commander...……

(I attempt to go through the steps of logging out like I was taught before entering. Just as the Doll before me says, though, the system fails to respond.)（我按照进入云端前的教学尝试了登出云端的操作，但是正如眼前这位人形所说，系统并没有响应。）

PersicariaI know that my word alone is hardly persuasive, but you must believe me, Professor.我知道仅凭我的话难以取信，但请您相信我，教授。

(The Doll named Persicaria takes my hand, her voice pleading.)（名为帕斯卡的人形握住了我的手，她的语气中充满了恳求。）

CommanderYou're similar in appearance, but your disposition sure is different from hers.虽然外貌相似，但你的性格和帕斯卡还真是不同。

CommanderWhether it's because you just saved me, my lack of other options, or my straight-up intuition...或许是因为你刚刚救了我，又或许是现在我别无选择，又或者只是单纯的直觉……

CommanderI'll be in your care, Persicaria.请多指教了，帕斯卡。

PersicariaYes! Thank you for your trust, Professor!是！教授，感谢您的信任！

CommanderRight, have you seen this other Doll? Her name is Lewis.对了，你有没有见过其他人形？她叫刘易斯。

CommanderAnd there was a strange voice in the tunnel, too. Was that you?还有在传输通道似乎有一个奇怪的声音，那是你吗？

PersicariaLewis... I didn't think it would be her...刘易斯……没想到是她……

PersicariaRegrettably, I can't say I've come into contact with either Lewis or the voice you speak of. It was a critical situation, and I only found you amidst the streams.很遗憾，不论是刘易斯还是您说的奇怪的声音我都没有接触过。当时情况紧急，我只在乱流中找到了您。

PersicariaConsidering that the tunnel's exit was scrambled by the data streams, Lewis could have been sent to another sector.考虑到传输通道的出口被数据乱流打乱，刘易斯可能被送往其他扇区。

CommanderFar from a fantastic start.还真是出师不利啊。

PersicariaLewis is quite familiar with the Cloud, though. She'll likely be fine.不过刘易斯对云端很熟悉，应该不会有事。

PersicariaI'll be keeping an eye out for Lewis' whereabouts as I assist you. Please do not worry.我会在辅助您的同时搜寻刘易斯的下落，请您放心。

CommanderGot it.我明白了。

CommanderSo how do you suggest we begin our investigation on the virus?关于病毒调查，你有什么建议？

PersicariaWe'll need to ascertain exactly how dangerous the virus is and gather some information about the current state of the Cloud.我们首先需要确定病毒的危害程度，收集一些关于云端现状的情报。

PersicariaWe do have an opportunity available. I can sense a large aggregation of operands ahead of us, most likely a nearby sector.眼下有个机会。我感知到前方聚集了大量算量，应该是附近的一个扇区。

PersicariaIf we speak to the Agents there, we should be able to acquire some clues.如果我们能询问那里的智能体，或许能找到病毒的线索。

CommanderSector? What are those? And Agents...扇区？那是什么？以及智能体是……

PersicariaSectors are the regional units that Magrasea is composed of, each containing data of enterprises, groups, and even individuals. You can think of them as cities, each with different cultures.扇区是组成麦戈拉超云端的区域单元，每一个扇区中都存放着企业、团体甚至个人的数据。可以理解为一个个文化风格都不同的城市。

PersicariaAgents are a catch-all term for AI programs in the Cloud. The term includes both artificial intelligence and Doll neural clouds.至于智能体，则是位于云端的所有AI程序的总称。人工智能、人形心智都属于智能体的一种。

PersicariaIn collaboration with various enterprises, we provide customized Agents for the clients of every leased sector. The Agents are then used for research and data management purposes.42Lab和各个企业进行合作，为每一个租借扇区的客户都提供了客制化的智能体，用于扇区数据的管理与研究。

CommanderThe indigenous people of this world, I suppose.看来他们就是这个世界的原住民了。

PersicariaThe Rossum Sector is up ahead.我们前方的扇区是罗萨姆扇区。

PersicariaThough... the operand fluctuations here are very strange. They must be under a virus attack, no doubt.不过……这个扇区的算量波动十分异常，似乎正遭受病毒袭击。

PersicariaHm... Allow me to share what I can observe with you.嗯……请稍等我把观测到的画面共享给您。

(Persicaria taps lightly, and a moving image unfurls before me.)（帕斯卡的指尖轻点，一幅动态影像在我面前展开。）

(The strange purple organism flails its tentacles, bringing ruin however it pleases, sending fragments of data scattering in all directions.)（紫色的诡异生物挥舞着触手，肆意摧毁扇区的建筑，数据碎片如灰烬般四散。）

(Agents desperately flee from ruin to ruin, their despaired cries shattering the Cloud's usual silence.)（智能体们在废墟间仓皇逃窜，绝望的呼喊打破了云端的寂静。）

Agent AWoah—the firewall's been breached!呜啊——防火墙被攻破了！

Agent BHelp! Someone, save us!救命！谁来救救我们！

Agent CMy leg... it hurts, I can't move...我的腿……好痛……我动不了了……

Agent ADon't worry, I'll help you!别怕，我来帮你！

PersicariaThe firewall in this sector's been breached already... If this continues, the Agents will be devoured.这个扇区的防火墙已被病毒攻破……再这样下去，智能体们会被彻底吞噬。

Commander...……

CommanderThe tool Dr. Persica gave me are for extracting data from virus-afflicted corpses, right?帕斯卡博士给我的工具，是要从病毒尸体上提取数据，对吧？

PersicariaYes, only by destroying actual virus entities can we safely extract core data.是的，只有击倒病毒实体才能安全提取其核心数据。

PersicariaIf we were to play it safe, we could instead find entities that strayed from the rest of the group...从安全性的角度我们可以寻找落单的病毒……

CommanderIf that's the case, there's only one thing left to do.既然如此，要做的事情就只有一件了。

(I check my sidearm, its cold metal still realistic to the touch even in the Cloud. A reassuring sense of familiarity.)（我检查随身的配枪，冰冷的金属触感在云端依旧真实，带来一丝安心的熟悉感。）

CommanderCome with me, Persicaria.帕斯卡，跟我来。

PersicariaEh? Wait...诶？等等……

PersicariaAlready on the move... Though you were never one to hesitate on such matters.已经动身了啊……不过您确实不会在这种事情上有任何的犹豫呢。

PersicariaIt is good to fight alongside you again, Professor {}.能再一次与您并肩作战真是太好了，{}教授。

Turbulent Cloud 紊乱云端

Agent's Voice AEveryone... leave me... go...大家……不要管我了……快走……

Agent's Voice BNo, I'm not leaving you behind!不行，我不能抛下你！

(A crippled Agent holds her maimed leg in her arms, coiled up beneath the remnants of a building.)（虚弱的智能体抱着自己残缺的大腿，蜷缩在废墟之中。）

(Her friend is putting her all into rescuing her, but she can do precious little to move aside the colossal collapsed wall before her, futilely clawing away at its chunks.)（她的同伴正拼命试图救援，但面对崩塌的巨型数据墙壁却无能为力，只能徒劳地拉扯着碎片。）

EntropicScree—嘶——

Agent's Voice AAiieee! H-help!呜呀！救、救命啊！

Agent's Voice BNo... I have to pick up my weapon... My hand's shaking... what do we do?不行……必须拿起武器……呜……手在抖……我们要怎么办……

Agent's Voice BSomeone... someone, please help us...有谁……有谁可以救救我们……

EntropicScreech—嘶——

Agent's Voice BSomeone, please!谁来救救我们啊！

(BANG—)（砰——）

(As the purple creature winds up with its tentacles and prepares to tear the Agent asunder, my bullet accurately strikes the end of its limb, spraying twisted fragments of code into the air.)（在诡异的紫色生物挥动触手，准备撕裂智能体的一瞬，我的子弹精准命中它的触手末端，溅起一串扭曲的代码碎片。）

EntropicSCREE!!嘶！！！！

CommanderPick up your weapon! Protect yourself!拿起武器！保护自己！

Agent BHuh? Eh?!诶？诶？！

PersicariaAlsvid...阿尔斯维……

(With blade in hand, Persicaria covers the agent with one hand, cleaving the virus apart with the other.)（帕斯卡手持长刀迅捷上前，一只手护住了小智能体，另一只手精准地将病毒一劈为二。）

(The creature's body shatters into countless shards, fading into motes of scattered data in the air.)（紫色躯体在空中崩解成无数碎片，化作零散的代码尘埃，消散在扇区的空气中。）

Agent BOh... eh?诶……诶？

Agent BThe monster... i-it's gone...怪物……消、消失了……

CommanderEveryone, have a look at the message sent via public channels!所有人，查看公共频段发出的讯息！

CommanderThose who are wounded but can still move, immediately relocate to location A1—It's currently free of virus activity!已经受伤但还能移动的智能体，立刻向A1点转移——那里目前没有病毒活动！

CommanderThose who are not wounded, pick up your weapons. Protect those among you who cannot move freely, as well as yourselves.没有受伤的智能体，拿起你们的武器。在保护好自己的同时，救助移动困难的同伴。

CommanderWe will handle the virus!病毒的事，我们来解决！

(Our commands spread through public frequencies in the form of data, instilling an iota of order in the previously chaotic sector.)（我的命令如数据信号般在公共频段扩散，原本混乱的扇区瞬间注入一丝秩序。）

(Some Agents begin to respond to my commands, converging on the assembly point.)（一部分智能体开始响应我的指示，朝着集合地点移动。）

(But many Agents are still yet to recover from their terror.)（但是更多的智能体似乎还未能够从恐惧中恢复过来。）

CommanderThe Agents in this sector... all look like children...这个扇区的智能体……都是孩子的样貌啊……

CommanderAnimal ears, too...而且为什么还有兽耳……

PersicariaThose are these children's neural dampers. They're used to secure and control their neural growth.那是这些孩子的心智阻尼器，是用于确保以及控制她们心智成长的装置。

Agent ASob...(sniff)呜……呜呜……

PersicariaAre you alright?你没事吧？

Agent AAh, no... don't hurt me...呜……呜……不要伤害我……

PersicariaIt's alright. Come, have these operands.没事了哦，来，接收这部分算量。

(Persicaria crouches, summoning a gentle white light in her palm. The soothing operands flow into the Agent's wounds.)（帕斯卡俯身蹲下，手掌中浮现出柔和的白光，治愈的算量流注入了智能体的伤口。）

(With a few flashes, the Agent's damaged leg visibly mends. As the pieces of data fall back into place, the Agent's expression goes from one of pain to one of calm.)（光芒闪烁间，残缺的大腿以可见的速度重组，代码碎片重新拼接，智能体的表情也从痛苦转为平静。）

Agent AThose monsters... scary... E-everyone's...那些怪物……好可怕……大家……大家都被……

PersicariaIt's alright. It's over.没事的，已经过去了。

PersicariaWhat's your name?你叫什么名字啊？

Agent AI-I'm H3061... W-who're you?我、我是H3061……你、你们是谁？

PersicariaWe're here to help out the Cloud. See who I have here? This is Project Neural Cloud's Professor.我们是来帮助云端的人哦，你看到了吗？这一位是云图计划的教授哦。

Agent BProfessor?! Are you the Professor?教授？！你是教授吗！

(As the little Agent looks at me expectantly, I lightly nod as a peculiar sense of responsibility arises from deep down.)（在小智能体期待的目光下，我微微点头，胸中涌起一丝奇异的责任感。）

Commander...Yes, I am.……是的，我是教授。

Agent BHooray! It's the Professor!太好了！是教授！

Agent BEveryone, it's the Professor. Project Neural Cloud's Professor!大家！是教授！云图计划的教授！

(The public channel, previously swelling with despair, suddenly erupts with a rippling shout.)（原本充斥着绝望的公共频段，突然爆发出一阵强烈的呼喊声，如涟漪般扩散开来。）

Agent's Voice CThe Professor Lewis told us about?!刘易斯姐姐说过的教授？！

Agent's Voice DIt's the Professor! He's here to help!是教授！教授来帮助我们了！

Agent's Voice DThe Professor's here! Everyone, listen to the Professor's orders!教授来到云端了！大家！快听教授的命令。

(The sector leaps into exact, rigorous action, departing from its chaos just a moment ago.)（原本无序的扇区，瞬间变得严谨有序。）

(The Agents follow the orders dutifully, moving methodically. Actively striking back at the scattered virus entities, they turn the situation on its head.)（智能体们遵从命令，开始有条不紊地移动，甚至主动反击零星的病毒残党，化被动为主动。）

CommanderThese Agents...这些智能体……

PersicariaThe Agents have always admired humans, and 42Lab's Professor is nothing short of a legend here.智能体们本来就十分尊敬人类，而42Lab的教授更是云端的传奇。

PersicariaOur entrance into the sector just then has already convinced many of them with action.更何况您刚刚一路杀入扇区之中，已经用事实说服了不少智能体了。

CommanderI just didn't think they would believe me to be the Professor so quickly.只是没想到她们会这么快相信我就是教授。

PersicariaThey read your signature. In the Cloud, signatures are a core part of identifying what something is.她们是读取了您的特征码。在云端，特征码是分辨事物的核心依据。

PersicariaThe Agents are moving towards A1. There are five Entropics remaining, and they seem to have caught onto our plans. They're approaching the groups of Agents.智能体们已开始向A1点撤离。目前残存的熵病毒还剩五个，它们似乎察觉了我们的动向，正朝人群逼近。

CommanderIntercept them before they get in range!在它们靠近前，阻击它们！

PersicariaUnderstood.了解。

(We move quickly, traversing the sector's ruins.)（我和帕斯卡迅速移动，穿过扇区的废墟区。）

(I fire shots towards the sky, the bullets' trails shining like flares that draw the viruses' attention.)（我朝天空连开数枪，子弹划出的数据轨迹如信号弹般闪烁，成功吸引病毒的注意。）

PersicariaThey're on the move in the block next to us.它们开始移动了，在我们隔壁的街区。

PersicariaTwo o'clock.两点钟方向。

CommanderIt should be able to pierce through at this range.这个距离，应该足够贯穿它们了。

(With Persicaria's guidance, I gradually grasp combat in the Cloud.)（在帕斯卡的指引之下，我逐渐掌握了在云端中的战斗方式。）

(The Cloud simulates the real world using operands. Both offense and defense are directly related to operands.)（云端是用算量去构成模拟现实中的事物，所以不论是攻击还是防御都与算量直接挂钩。）

(BANG—)（砰——）

Entropic?!？！

(Just as I imagined, the bullet pierces the building before me, scoring a lethal hit on the virus behind it.)（正如我预想中的一样，子弹贯穿了建筑，将建筑后的病毒击杀。）

CommanderOne left, then...这样就还剩最后一只……

(Watching as Persicaria easily takes down two other Entropics, I immediately begin the search for our final target.)（看着帕斯卡轻松斩杀了另外两只熵病毒，我立刻开始搜寻最后一只熵病毒的位置。）

EntropicShriek—嘶——

PersicariaProfessor! Careful!教授！小心！

(Now wielding both blades, Persicaria swiftly takes the position in front of me. With a great commotion, a pair of tentacles penetrate the wall, striking up sparks against her blades.)（帕斯卡双刀在手，迅速挡在我身前。随着一声巨响，一对触手穿透墙壁，与她的刀刃剧烈碰撞，火花四溅。）

CommanderThe same tactics I used. Get back!居然用了和我一样的战术，后退！

(I pull the trigger several times, laying down covering fire as we retreat.)（我扣动扳机，连续射击掩护帕斯卡一起后撤。）

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(With another fierce strike the wall crumbles into operand dust, revealing the final virus' twisted visage.)（又一轮猛攻，墙壁化为算量的尘埃，露出病毒扭曲的躯体。）

CommanderThis one's different from the others, it has a degree of intelligence.这只病毒和之前的不同，似乎有一定的智能。

PersicariaThere's an incredible amount of data inside it, so its behavioral patterns are more complex.它体内蕴含的数据量极大，所以行为模式更复杂。

PersicariaProfessor, watch out!教授！小心！

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(The wall before us fully collapses, unable to sustain blow after blow. Persicaria grabs my coat, pulling me away from danger in the nick of time.)（眼前的墙壁在连续攻击下轰然倒塌，帕斯卡及时抓住我的白大褂，将我拉离险境。）

(The virus' tentacles sweep forward like whips, leaving hideous marks upon the floor.)（病毒的触手如鞭子般扫来，擦过地面留下骇人的痕迹。）

EntropicSCREE!!嘶！！！

(The tentacles strike at us with a storm's fury, forcing us back.)（病毒的触手如狂风暴雨般袭来，逼得我们节节后退。）

CommanderFast, ferocious, multiple simultaneous angles of approach... If these weren't tentacles, but bullets...快速、猛烈，同时多点攻击……如果不是触手，而是枪械的话。

CommanderThis feeling... is oddly familiar.这感觉……总有点熟悉啊。

(A strange sensation arises, and my mind can't help but wander.)（一种异样的熟悉感涌上心头，让我不由自主开始胡思乱想。）

CommanderNo, she can't be here, she's with Frostfall...不，她不可能出现在云端。她还在霜降小队……

CommanderPersicaria, I'll bait its attacks, you find a moment to strike!帕斯卡，我引开攻击，你给它致命一击！

PersicariaProfessor?!教授？！

PersicariaAlright, please be careful.我知道了，请注意安全。

(I quickly move from cover to cover, evading while ducking and rolling. I pull the trigger, attracting the virus' attention with a hail of bullets.)（我快速切换掩体，用战术翻滚躲避，同时扣动扳机，子弹如雨点般倾泻，成功吸引病毒的注意力。）

(Its body contorts as it turns to me, drawing back its tentacles to either side of its body like coiled springs.)（病毒的躯体扭曲着转向我，触手像弹簧一般收拢到身体两侧。）

PersicariaProfessor! Look out!教授！快躲开！

(BOOM—)（轰——）

CommanderTch, that was close!啧！真是危险！

(A razor-sharp tentacle brushes past my face, leaving a minuscule wound from which operands begin to bleed.)（锋利的触手擦过我的脸颊，留下一道细微的伤口，算量随即顺着伤口开始流逝。）

(But that moment of distraction determined the battle's outcome.)（但是这一瞬间的分神已经足以分出胜负。）

EntropicScree?!嘶？！

(It seems to notice that something is amiss, quickly turning about. Persicaria had already approached like a ghost, placing her hand upon its head and directing a white stream of data into its core.)（病毒似乎察觉到了不对，急速转身。但帕斯卡已如幽灵般逼近，手掌贴上它的头部，白色的数据流开始逆向朝着病毒核心注入。）

PersicariaGlobal intrusion, initiate!全域侵入！骇入开始！

EntropicShriek!!嘶！！！！！

(The virus' body unceasingly writhes and convulses as the white stream of data flows into it from Persicaria's palm, as if it were suffering great pain.)（随着白色的数据流从帕斯卡掌心涌入，病毒的身体开始不断地抽搐，仿佛在忍受痛苦。）

PersicariaApologies.对不起。

(With a flash of steel, Persicaria's blade accurately severs all of the virus' tentacles.)（刀光一闪，帕斯卡的长刀精准地将病毒的触手尽数斩断。）

(Its body laden with wounds, the Entropic falls to the ground like a sack of potatoes, no longer able to act.)（熵病毒的躯体布满伤口，只能瘫软倒地，彻底丧失行动力。）

PersicariaTarget incapacitated. Data remains intact.目标已失去行动能力，数据尚未完全消散。

PersicariaProfessor, now's the time.教授，请趁现在。

(I quickly produce the instrument Persica prepared for extracting data, stabbing it into the virus' body.)（我迅速取出人类帕斯卡准备的仪器将提取数据用的针头插入了病毒的躯体中。）

(The device boots up with a humming sound, extracting data like a fluid as the progress bar quickly fills up.)（仪器嗡鸣着启动，病毒数据如液体般被抽取，进度条迅速推进。）

CommanderLooks like Persica's gadget works fine... hm?看来帕斯卡的东西没问题……嗯？

SystemVirus analysis complete, data insufficient.病毒解析结束，数据不足。

SystemEncrypted module detected... decryption complete...检测到加密模块……解密完成……

SystemExperimental serial no. SIC-012... On semi-biological carapaces and bionic brains...试验序号SIC-012……半生物质躯壳与仿生大脑研究……

SystemArtificial blood and prosthetic heart research priorities...人造血液与人工心脏研究方针……

CommanderThe virus is actually another string of data?病毒的本体是一串别的数据？

CommanderSemi-biological carapaces and pain similar to a human's... This data's so familiar.半生物质躯壳以及和人类相同的痛觉……这数据为什么这么眼熟。

(Another even stronger sensation of familiarity arrives. A feeling that this virus isn't a simple string of malicious code, but a T-Doll holding a shotgun.)（一种更强烈的熟悉感袭来，仿佛病毒不是单纯的恶意代码，而是那一名手持着霰弹枪的战术人形。）

CommanderJust who are you... Even your combat style is the same as hers!你到底是谁……为什么连战斗风格都和她一样？

Entropic...……

EntropicProfessor... you... are back... Everyone missed you...……教授……你……回来了……大家很想你……

Entropic...Blergh... Talking all proper... really does suck...……唔诶……一本正经……说话……果然很讨厌……

CommanderIt even talks like Lind?!琳德的语气？！

Entropic...It hurts... I can't move... This body's a pain in the ass...……好痛……动不了了……这身体真是不方便……

EntropicAhaha... But it's alright...……呵呵呵……但是……没事的……

Entropic...We'll meet again, soon...……我们……很快就可以见面了……

PersicariaProfessor! Careful!教授！小心！

(The formerly immobilized virus begins to struggle, swinging a regrown tentacle at me.)（原本瘫软的病毒突然挣扎起来，一条触手突然再生如鞭子般抽向我。）

(Persicaria is a step ahead, pinning the creature to the ground and driving a blade into its core, ending its existence.)（但是帕斯卡的长刀已经先一步脱手而出，将它钉死在地上，刀刃深入数据核心将病毒的生命终结。）

EntropicPersi... caria... you're here, too...……帕……斯卡……你也在啊……

Entropic..Professor...……教……授……

Persicaria...……

Entropic...Hehehe...……呵呵呵……

(With a final cryptic laugh, the virus' body fades into particles. Its data signature finally disappears, the creature's existence spent.)（诡异的笑声回荡后，病毒用尽最后一丝力气，躯体彻底崩解成紫色尘埃，数据信号完全消散。）

PersicariaTarget... signal lost. It's gone for good.目标……信号丢失。它的数据彻底消散了。

Commander...……

CommanderLooks like this job won't be so easy.看来这一次的任务并不轻松啊。

Interwoven Fiction 虚境交织

MaylingNo, there's no response from the system. Nothing from either Miss Lewis or the Commander.不行，系统没有反应。不论是指挥官还是刘易斯小姐都没有任何回应。

PersicariaEven my permissions are locked down.连我的权限也被锁死了。

PersicariaHas the Cloud become a black box yet again?现在的云端又成为了一个黑盒吗？

PersicariaLeibnys, how's the situation with 42Lab?莱布妮丝，42Lab那边情况如何？

LeibnysThey've detected the changes in the Cloud too... Your smoke and mirrors might not do the job for much longer.他们也察觉到云端的变化……您设置的障眼法可能无法再支撑下去了。

LeibnysPerhaps canceling this mission is the safest option.或许取消这一次任务会比较稳妥。

PersicariaWith perms locked down, we can't initiate a forced logout from the outside.权限被锁死的情况下已经无法在外部让他们强制登出了。

MaylingIf we unplug the pod...如果我们把潜入舱的电源……

PersicariaNo!不可以！

PersicariaIf the pod malfunctions, the Commander's consciousness won't be able to return to reality. It might even be confined to the Cloud forever.如果潜入舱出现故障，指挥官的意识将无法回到现实，甚至永远困在云端中。

MaylingBut how... T-then, the Commander...怎么会这样……那、那指挥官……

PersicariaThere's nothing we can currently do. I've tried every backup communications protocol we have, even 16Lab's emergency channels. None of them worked.现在我们什么都做不了。我已经尝试了所有备用通讯协议，甚至动用了16Lab的紧急通道，但依旧没有任何效果。

PersicariaThe Cloud is sealed better than we imagined... Or maybe the virus is strengthening itself.云端的屏蔽比预想中更顽固……或许是病毒在自我强化。

PersicariaHe only have himself to rely on in there. All we can do is believe in him.在云端，他只能靠自己了。而我们能选择的，也只有相信他了。

(A deathly silence sinks over the room, the red lights upon the screen blinking like frantic heartbeats.)（指挥室中弥漫着沉重的沉默，屏幕上的红灯闪烁如心跳般急促。）

PersicariaLeibnys, help tie down the people at 42Lab for me.莱布妮丝，帮我拖住42Lab的人。

PersicariaMayling, keep an eye on the Commander's metrics.美玲，随时监控好指挥官的数据。

PersicariaAnd tell Groza to prepare to survey the surroundings... I've got a bad feeling.以及联络一下闪电，准备巡逻一下周围……我有一种不祥的预感。

LewisProfessor, please respond!教授！收到请回答！

LewisProfessor, can you read me? This is Lewis!教授，能听到吗？我是刘易斯！

(…)（……）

(No matter how many times Lewis calls, the only answer she receives from her terminal is silence, with the occasional low hum of the data streams.)（不论刘易斯如何反复呼喊，通讯器中只有死一般的静寂，偶尔夹杂着数据流的低鸣。）

LewisNo good, I can't get through to either the Professor or Dr. Persica...不行，不论是教授还是帕斯卡博士都联系不上……

LewisJust what happened back in the tunnel? I'm not quite where I expected to arrive.传输通道里到底发生了什么？我抵达的位置和预定地点也有些偏差。

LewisAnd the person who interfered in there... Oh, and there's the virus, too! Ahhhh, what do I do...还有在传输通道中干扰我的人到底是……对了，还有病毒的事情，啊啊啊啊啊，我应该怎么办……

(The sudden turn of events throws Lewis into a panic. She paces back and forth in the empty wilderness, balling her hands into fists and trying to restore order in her mind.)（突如其来的变故让刘易斯焦急万分，她在空旷的数据荒野中来回踱步，双手紧握成拳，试图平复紊乱的思绪。）

(She takes a deep breath and slaps her own cheeks sharply, forcing herself to calm down.)（最终，她深吸一口气，狠狠拍了拍自己的脸颊，强迫自己冷静下来。）

LewisThe Njord Sector should be right up ahead. I'm sure the Professor is trying to gather intelligence and meet up with me.前面应该就是涅尔德扇区了。如果是教授的话，一定会想办法收集情报和我汇合。

LewisSo I should just do the same as the Professor... hm?所以我只要采取和教授一样的行动就好……嗯？

(Lewis' steps gradually slow, looking at the sector before her in disbelief.)（刘易斯缓缓停下了脚步，不可置信地望着眼前的扇区。）

LewisAre you kidding me? T-this is the Njord Sector, right?开玩笑的吧……这里应该是涅尔德扇区才对……

(A great opening had been torn open in the once formidable sector walls, constructed brick by brick from data. Its edges are broken and dilapidated, as if gnawed upon by some titanic beast.)（原本巍峨的扇区围墙——那由数据砖块筑成的宏伟屏障——如今被撕开一个巨大的深坑，边缘参差不齐，如被巨兽啃噬。）

(Purple Entropic fluid seeps from the gaps. The fallen bodies of viruses litter the ground, the gnarled remnants of their tentacles still lightly convulsing.)（紫色的熵化液从裂口渗出，病毒的残骸散落一地，扭曲的触手碎片还在微微抽搐。）

(Countless Agents are strewn about the place, their bodies frozen like puppets cut from their strings. Terror is writ over many of their faces.)（更令人担忧的是，四处瘫倒的智能体们，他们的身体如断线人偶般静止，许多智能体脸上凝固着恐惧的表情。）

LewisEveryone!大家！

(Lewis quickly approaches, guardedly surveying the surroundings. She carefully navigates the viruses' remains, scanning the destroyed sector.)（刘易斯迅速上前，警戒地环顾四周。她小心翼翼地绕过病毒遗骸，扫视着扇区破败的景象。）

(The formerly prosperous digital avenues, covered with cracks. The buildings that once were, thoroughly toppled. Slumbering or "dead" Agents can be seen around every bend and corner, filling the air with an indescribable heaviness.)（原本繁华的数据街道如今布满裂痕，建筑也完全倒塌倾斜，到处是沉睡或已“死亡”的智能体，空气中弥漫着一种难以言喻的重压。）

LewisOperands all drained, data all consumed... And everyone's neural clouds...所有的算量都被抽空了，数据也已经被吞噬了……大家的心智也……

LewisCan anyone hear me?有谁能听到我的声音吗！

LewisAnyone! Doesn't matter who!回答我！谁都好！

Little AgentBig Sis... you're... finally here...刘易斯姐姐……姐姐你终于……来了……

LewisYes, I'm here. Don't be scared, I'll find a way to save you.是的，我来了。不要怕，姐姐一定会想办法救你的。

LewisHere, let me take a look at your wounds... Hold on!来，让我看看你的伤势……坚持住！

(Hearing that there are still Agents remaining in the sector, Lewis rushes to the little Agent's side without hesitation.)（听到扇区中还有残存的智能体，刘易斯毫不犹豫地冲到了小智能体的身边。）

(She crouches down next to them, lightly propping up their broken body.)（她跪在小智能体身边，轻柔地抱起她残损的身体。）

(The agent's lower body had already been grievously damaged, with operands still flowing from the wounds.)（小智能体的下半身已经被严重破坏，算量正随着伤口不断流逝。）

(Even at this moment, the little agent still holds onto a tattered doll for dear life.)（即使在这一刻，小智能体也依旧死死地抱着一个破旧的玩具娃娃。）

Little AgentBig Sis... your doll... protected me...姐姐……的……娃娃……保护了我……

Little AgentEhehe... why is it... so cold?嘿嘿嘿……为什么感觉……这么冷呢……

Little AgentEh? Why can't I... lift my hand...咦……手为什么也……抬不起来了……

Little AgentBig Sis... where are you...姐姐……你在哪里……

Little AgentI... I can't... see you...……我……看不见……你了……

LewisIt's alright... Close your eyes and rest a little.没事的……闭上眼睛，稍微休息一下。

LewisI'll be here... I'll be with you.姐姐在这里……一直陪着你。

LewisI'll transfer you some operands. Hold on, okay?我来帮你传输一些算量，坚持住，好吗？

(Lewis' hand lightly brushes away the dust and code fragments on the Agent's face, trickling her own operands in to try and stabilize the Agent's neural cloud.)（刘易斯的手轻轻拂去小智能体脸上的尘土和代码碎片，同时注入一丝自己的算量，试图稳定她的心智。）

(But it did little good against the severity of the situation, and the Agent's signs of life only continue to slip away.)（但是这点算量终究也只是杯水车薪，小智能体的生命体征越来越弱。）

Little Agent...When I wake up... Could you take me... to see your new toys?……睡醒了……姐姐可以带我……再看看姐姐新发明的玩具吗……

Little AgentIt's been so long, Big Sis... Everyone... wants to see your toys...姐姐好久没有来了……我们都好想看到……姐姐的玩具……

Little AgentAh... It's so cold... I'm so tired, Big Sis... I...呜……好冷……好累……姐姐……我……

(The Agent's hand falls to the ground, powerless. She lies in Lewis' lap, silent.)（小智能体的手无力地松开，静静倒在刘易斯的怀中。）

LewisYeah. I will.嗯，一定会的。

LewisSleep... Leave the rest to me.睡吧……剩下的事情交给姐姐……

(Lewis picks up the toy on the ground, placing it back in the Agent's hands.)（刘易斯捡起地上的玩具娃娃，轻轻塞回小智能体的怀中。）

(She breathes in deeply, fighting back the tears and turning back towards the ruins.)（她深吸一口气，强忍泪水，目光转向扇区的废墟。）

Lewis...Stop hiding. You might look a little different, but you're nothing but the same.……别躲着了，虽然样貌不同，但你们和那些家伙一模一样。

LewisI know you're hiding in the Liquid Entropy! Show yourself!我知道你们藏在熵化液里！给我出来！

(Shriek—)（咕叽——）

EntropicSss—嘶——

(A sinister purple fluid appears from under the ground, squirming as if it were alive.)（不祥的紫色液体从地下缓慢涌现，如活物般蠕动。）

(Dozens of virus entities emerge from within, their tentacles flailing in the air as they fully surround Lewis.)（数十只病毒实体从中爬出，扭曲的触手在空中挥舞，将刘易斯团团围住。）

(Their bodies gleam with a strange light. In their eyes is a burning hunger for Lewis' neural cloud.)（它们的躯体闪烁着诡异的紫光，眼中燃烧着吞噬刘易斯心智的饥渴。）

LewisI'm genuinely, seriously angry... I'm never, ever going to forgive you!我真的生气了……我绝对，绝对不会原谅你们的！

LewisFor these children... for the Cloud... I won't let you harm anyone else!为了这些孩子……为了云端……我不会让你们再伤害任何人！

Interwoven Fiction 虚境交织

LewisHuff, huff... next!哈啊……哈啊……下一个！

(Lewis grips her LMG tightly, its muzzle spewing great tongues of fire, sending bullets forth like rain.)（刘易斯紧握轻机枪，枪口喷吐出炙热的火舌，子弹如暴雨般倾泻而下。）

(The horde around her emits an ear-splitting shriek, madly swinging their tentacles in an attempt to break through her defenses.)（围拢的病毒群发出刺耳的嘶吼，触手疯狂挥舞，试图撕裂她的防御。）

(Lewis is a step faster. Dodging an incoming attack with a sidestep, she sprays her weapon, turning the closest virus into Swiss cheese.)（但刘易斯的动作更加迅捷，她侧身闪避触手的攻击同时反手扫射，将最近的一只病毒躯体打成筛子。）

(Liquid Entropy spills forth, corroding the ground and filling the air with the putrid smell of data breakdown.)（紫色的熵化液溅射开来，腐蚀着扇区的地面，空气中弥漫着数据崩坏的焦臭味。）

LewisOw, I still got scratched...好痛，还是被擦伤了啊……

LewisNo, I won't have time to gather any data at all on the virus like this.不行，这样下去根本没有时间收集病毒的数据。

LewisThere's just too many of them.而且它们的数量也太多了。

(Lewis clenches her teeth. Her operands were being consumed far too quickly in continued combat.)（刘易斯咬着牙，连续战斗之下她的算量消耗速度已经超过了预设值。）

(But neither her emotions nor logic would allow her to back down.)（但是不论是情感上还是理性上都让她不能退缩。）

LewisNone of you are leaving this place alive!你们一个都不许走！

(Lewis avoids another attack with practiced movements, reaching out and grabbing a tentacle.)（刘易斯再一次熟练地避开触手的攻击，同时伸手抓住了触手。）

LewisIf it's too much consumption, then screw the gun!既然消耗太大！那就暂时不用枪了！

LewisDon't underestimate the strength of a toy designer!不要小看玩具设计师的力量啊！

Entropic?!？！

(Lewis easily throws the man-sized virus into the air like a shot put ball.)（和人形等高的熵病毒被刘易斯轻松甩动，如同铅球一样被扔了出去。）

Entropic...Scr... Tsss...……嘶……嘶嘶……

(The Entropic lands with a great impact in the middle of the pack, causing a degree of chaos among them.)（被甩飞的熵重重地砸在了熵群之中，让熵群出现了一丝混乱。）

LewisNeural limiters removed! Let's get it over with!心智限制解除！速战速决！

(With concern for her own safety discarded, Lewis turns the fight into a slaughter.)（在刘易斯不计损伤的快攻之下，这已经不再能被称呼为战斗了。）

LewisThat should be all of them...这应该就是全部了……

(Lewis scans her surroundings as she catches her breath. The viruses had all been taken down save for a scarce few incapacitated on the ground, their tentacles powerlessly twitching as they hum weakly.)（刘易斯喘息着环顾四周，熵病毒已经全被击倒，仅有残余的几只瘫软在地上，触手无力地蠕动，发出微弱的嗡鸣。）

LewisIt's finally over... Ah, that hurts... At least I didn't use much ammo.这样就结束了……呜……好痛……还好弹药没有怎么消耗。

LewisNow if I gather some data from these viruses, that should help with developing an antivirus quickly.接下来只要收集了这些病毒的数据，应该就可以快速开发出杀毒软件了。

LewisThe Professor's still waiting for me. I'd better hurry up.教授还在等着我，必须加快速度了。

LewisAlright, let's start with you...来吧，先从你开始……

(Lewis leans down by the closest virus, taking out the sampling instrument Dr. Persica provided and preparing to use it on the virus.)（刘易斯弯腰靠近最近的一只病毒，取出帕斯卡博士提供的采集设备准备插入病毒的残躯中。）

EntropicTss... skkk....嘶……嘶……

LewisHm? Did... I just hear...嗯？刚刚……我好像听到了……

Entropic...Ssk... &%... #&...……嘶……嘶…………￥%……#&……

EntropicL... Lew... is?刘……刘……刘易斯？

Lewis?!？！

(Lewis takes an immediate step back, almost dropping the instrument in her hand.)（刘易斯猛地后退一步，设备差点从手中滑落。）

(The virus' snarling grows clearer, carrying a bizarre familiarity.)（病毒的嘶吼声渐趋清晰，带着一丝诡异的熟悉感。）

EntropicLewis... you're back...刘易斯……你回来了……

LewisLow Order Entropics... can talk?低阶熵……可以说话？

(Its voice grows clearer and clearer, no longer simple growling. It calls out with a twisted voice, suffused with the echoes of something.)（声音越来越清晰，不再是单纯的嘶吼，而是扭曲的、混杂着回音的呼唤。）

(Lewis begins to fall into a daze. The voices twist and transform in her head, turning into a gloomy, introverted, and ever-so-slightly lazy voice.)（刘易斯的心智开始恍惚，这些声音在她耳中逐渐变形，变成了阴暗、社恐、略带慵懒的声音。）

EntropicEveryone's been waiting for you...大家都在等你回来……

EntropicI've been waiting for a long time... The newest mecha model... Help me design one, Lewis...我也期待很久了……最新的武装机兵模型……你帮我设计一个吧，刘易斯……

LewisMecha?! No, this voice is... Croque's?武装机兵？！不对，这个声音是克罗……克罗琦的？

(Lewis' eyes open wide, staring straight at the virus' remnants. It had already been destroyed, though, so where was the sound coming from?)（刘易斯瞪大眼睛，盯着病毒的残躯。但是熵病毒已经失去了行动力，那这诡异的声音究竟来自于何处。）

EntropicOh, Lewis, you're back.哟，刘易斯，你回来了啊。

EntropicWanna go poke around in the sector next door? I've made a couple of new discoveries...要一起去隔壁扇区探险吗？那里有新发现哦……

LewisSol...苏尔……

EntropicFirewall established, verifying. Running search...防火墙建立完毕，检索，搜索……

EntropicLewis, do you need my help with analyzing the virus' data?刘易斯，需要我帮忙分析病毒数据吗？

LewisY-you... all of this...你、你们……这是怎么一回事……

LewisNo, it can't be possible. How are you...不，这不可能……你们怎么会……

(Lewis' voice begins to tremble. She takes a few steps back, her gaze gliding across the dissipated virus data fragments on the ground.)（刘易斯的声音颤抖，她后退几步，目光扫过地上消散的部分病毒数据。）

(Before Lewis' very eyes, the remnants on the ground begin to morph, taking on the shape of various people.)（那些病毒的残躯也在刘易斯的眼中逐渐扭曲，最终化为了一个个人影。）

EntropicEh? Lewis, why're you just standing around?咦？刘易斯你怎么愣在这里？

EntropicEveryone's been waiting for you. Come on, we've got a Cloud to rebuild...大家都在等你哦。快来吧，我们一起重建云端……

LewisY-you're... it can't be... Professor? T-that's impossible... what the hell are you?你、你是……不可能……教授？不，不可能……你们到底是什么东西！

EntropicNothing is impossible.没有什么不可能的哦。

EntropicCome home with us, Lewis... We're all waiting for you...回家吧，刘易斯……我们都在这里等着你……

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(An indigo beam of light suddenly bursts forth from the shadows, penetrating Lewis' chest.)（一道深紫色的光束从阴影中骤然射出，贯穿了刘易斯的胸膛。）

(The sudden pain makes her jolt as her vision starts to blur.)（剧烈的疼痛让她的身体猛地一颤，视野开始变得模糊。）

LewisHuh? I, what...诶……我、这是……

LewisWhy does it... hurt so much...为什么……这么痛……

Search For Clues 疑途寻踪

PersicariaProfessor, we're about 30 minutes out from our target. Let's rest here for now.教授，距离目标地点还有30分钟的路程，我们先在这里休息一下吧。

PersicariaWhile physical limitations such as stamina may not exist here in the Cloud, one can still feel fatigue.虽然在云端是心智数据不会有体力的限制，但是疲劳感依旧存在。

CommanderPhew... you're right. Let's stop here for now.呼……你说得对。先在这里缓一下吧。

CommanderWe'll continue in ten minutes. If the operand spike in that area really was caused by combat...10分钟后我们继续前进，如果目标区域算量激增的原因真的是因战斗引发的。

CommanderThen it likely would have been Lewis in combat, or a sector under attack from the viruses.那很可能就是刘易斯在战斗，或者是正在遭遇病毒袭击的扇区。

PersicariaNo matter the case, we must make sure that we are prepared.不论是哪种情况，我们都必须调整好状态。

PersicariaHere, try this. Maple coffee chocolate, made from operands. They'll aid with recovery.您可以试试这个，这是用算量制作的榛子枫糖咖啡巧克力。对算量的恢复有帮助。

(Persicaria passes me delicately packaged chocolate. The word "Choco" is printed on it in an extravagant font.)（帕斯卡递过来了一颗包装精致的巧克力，巧克力上印有一串华丽的“Choco”艺术字体。）

CommanderChoco... is that the brand? Reminds me of a Doll who's fond of these.巧可……是这个巧克力的牌子吗？让我想起了一位很喜欢巧克力的人形。

(I take a bite. The aroma of chocolate and baked coffee beans blooms in my mouth, immediately waking my taste buds as a warm stream of operands flows into my neural cloud.)（我咬下一口，巧克力与烘焙咖啡豆的芬芳在口中绽放，瞬间唤醒味蕾，仿佛一股温暖的能量流淌进心智。）

(A sweetness as intense as syrup quickly washes away the chocolate's richness, making me frown for a moment. It's an oddly familiar sensation.)（然而，随即而来的是一股如糖精般浓烈的甜腻迅速冲散了巧克力的醇香，让我不由得皱眉，却又奇异地感到熟悉。）

CommanderThis amount of sugar... You sure do take after Persica.这个甜度……你绝对是帕斯卡的人形了。

PersicariaAhh... I'm still rather reserved in comparison to her.呜……和帕斯卡博士相比我还是比较克制的。

PersicariaThough I did add ten more sugars to my coffee recently...虽然最近又往咖啡里多加了十块方糖……

PersicariaThe taste isn't the important thing, though. The operands inside can quickly repair minor damage to neural clouds.但味道不是最重要的，最重要的是其中蕴含的算量，能快速修复心智的微损耗。

CommanderThat did the job. Thanks, Persicaria.确实非常有效，谢谢你了，帕斯卡。

(I flex my arms and shoulders. Just as Persicaria said, the feeling of heaviness had left my body.)（我简单活动了一下手臂和肩膀，确实如帕斯卡所说，原本的沉重感一扫而空。）

PersicariaWas something on your mind on our way here? Was it the device the children gave you?您刚刚一路似乎有什么心事，是因为那些孩子临走时给您的那个装置吗？

PersicariaOr is it just the state of the Cloud right now?还是因为云端现在的状况不容乐观？

Commander...Your personality is a ways off from the real Persica's.……你和现实中的帕斯卡性格确实不太一样啊。

CommanderShe wouldn't have said a thing even if she had noticed.如果是她即使察觉到了也不会在意。

PersicariaEep... Dr. Persica's just not good at expressing herself.呜……帕斯卡博士只是不太擅长表达而已。

(I can't help but smile knowingly at the sight of Persicaria trying to maintain her counterpart's image.)（看着帕斯卡尽力维护另一位帕斯卡的样子，我不由得会心一笑。）

CommanderIt's as you say. Both her instructions on the matter and the state of the Cloud have me worried.正如你所说的一样，不论是云端的情况还是她们嘱托我的事情让我很在意。

CommanderBut what's really on my mind... is the data in this device.但是更让我在意的是……这装置中的数据。

(Before I left Rossum, an Agent gifted a little device to me—a miniature data terminal glistening with protective blue light, holding their precious experimental data.)（我取出离开罗萨姆扇区前，小智能体赠与我的装置——一个小型的数据终端，表面闪烁着蓝色的保护光盾，内部存储着她们珍贵的实验记录。）

Little Agent H3061Professor, Professor! Here's our experimental data!教授教授！这是我们研究的实验数据！

Little Agent H3061The virus hasn't touched this one bit! It's all as safe as can be!这些数据都没有被病毒碰到哦！都很安全！

CommanderWhy give this data to me?为什么要把这些数据交给我？

Little Agent H3061If you can take this data out, Professor, our mission will be complete.如果教授可以把这些数据带出去的话，我们的任务也就完成了。

Little Agent H3061In the Cloud... It should be only us Agents in Rossum who are still active. I don't think we have the operands to hold out for much longer...现在云端中……只剩下我们罗萨姆扇区还有智能体在活动了。但是我们的算量应该也坚持不了多久了……

CommanderIt's not time to give up yet. If you rally your defenses, you should be able to resist the attack.还不到放弃的时候，只要你们能够重整防线应该足以抵挡病毒的攻击。

Little Agent H3061Yeah... We won't give up. But if the Cloud is ever truly devoured by the virus, so long as you take this data out... Our research can help the future Agents.嗯……我们不会放弃的。但是如果云端真的被病毒吞噬了，只要教授能把这些数据带出去……我们的研究就可以帮助未来的智能体继续研究。

Little Agent H3061Speaking of it, the research data we had from the very beginning... was what the Agents had left for us, after whatever crisis they had encountered.据说我们一开始拿到的研究数据……也是在一次危机中过去的智能体们所留下的遗产。

Little Agent H3061So please, Professor! Help us get this data out.所以，教授，拜托了！请您帮我们把这些数据带出去吧。

Little Agent H3061Ehehe, maybe our research will be able to help more people in the future!嘿嘿嘿，我们的研究或许能在未来帮助到更多的人！

CommanderPersicaria, what exactly are Magrasea and Project Neural Cloud?帕斯卡，麦戈拉……还有云图计划到底是什么？

CommanderI only knew that it was a research project for Doll neural clouds, but both the viruses and the data from the Agents have me thinking.原本我只知道是人形心智的研究项目，但是不论是病毒还是那些小智能体交给我的数据中都有一些我很在意的地方。

(I activate the terminal, and a dense layer of data immediately covers the entire screen.)（我激活装置的信息终端，密密麻麻的科研数据铺满整个屏幕。）

(These reports originate from various neural models, describing experimental details with a web of complex interweaving graphs and code.)（这些报告都源自于数个心智原型，详细记录了各种实验细节，图表和代码交织成复杂的网络。）

CommanderAnalysis on neural separation between Security 2.0 mass-produced cat-style domestic security robot and robotic feline... Report on the CM.SL streamer Doll model's language capabilities...Security2.0量产型猫咪风格家庭安保机器人与机器猫心智分离解析，CM.SL网络主播人形语言能力研究报告。

CommanderA neural disruption repair record for a certain Butler-36 maid Doll, and a report on neural limiter overload for a juvenile-looking Caregiver T55 Doll.Butler-36女仆人形心智紊乱修复报告，以及Caregiver T55儿童型看护人形心智阻尼器过载报告书。

CommanderI can't say I've seen these reports before, but I'm familiar with these Dolls.虽然这些研究报告是我第一次见到，但是这些人形我却并不陌生。

CommanderTo my knowledge... they've never revealed to me anything about Project Neural Cloud.但是我所知道的范围内……她们从未和我透露过任何关于云图计划的事情。

Persicaria...Are these Dolls still well?……那些人形现在还好吗？

CommanderBecause of circumstances in reality, I've been forced to separate from some of them temporarily.因为现实中一些事情，我和她们当中很多人都暂时被迫分开了。

CommanderBut some of them have met up with me again, despite the danger.但是也有一部分人形不畏险阻和我再一次汇合。

CommanderAnd those that I have not yet encountered again, I'm sure we will meet again in the future.而那些未能重逢的人形，我想也会在未来再一次相会吧。

PersicariaReally? That's good.是吗，那真是太好了。

PersicariaIt's true that those Dolls you are familiar with participated in Project Neural Cloud.和您所想的一样，您认识的人形确实参与过云图计划。

PersicariaPossibly before they took on the forms you are more familiar with now.可能是在她们成为你熟知的样子之前。

PersicariaThe goal of Project Neural Cloud is to back up the neural data of autonomous Dolls in the cloud. This preserves their data in the case that a Doll's frame is damaged, reducing losses.而心智云图计划的目的，是将自律人形的心智数据进行云备份，从而保证在人形素体损伤的情况下，心智数据仍得以保留，降低损失成本。

PersicariaAn accident occurred during the process, though, and a significant portion of the data was somehow lost. 42Lab refers to this as the Wipe-off Incident.但是在心智云图计划的研究过程中却发生了意外，一大部分数据都莫名遗失了。那一次的事故被42Lab命名为归零事件。

CommanderLost? Then what about this Cloud we're in?遗失了？那现在这个云端是？

PersicariaIn a sudden turn of events, 42Lab managed to recover part of the lost data with Dr. Persica's help, re-establishing the Magrasea superserver.在一次机缘巧合中，42Lab在帕斯卡博士的帮助下找回了部分遗失的数据，并用那些数据重新建立了麦戈拉超云端。

PersicariaThough the whereabouts of the original Agents and Doll data are still unknown.不过原本的智能体和人形数据依旧下落不明。

CommanderUnknown whereabouts... stolen, maybe?下落不明……是被什么人盗取了吗？

PersicariaMm... 42Lab hasn't reached any conclusions in regards to that.嗯……目前42Lab并没有定论。

PersicariaTo investigate the matter further, 42Lab even recalled some of the Dolls that participated in the project. It remains true that the data was lost after being uploaded, so theoretically those Dolls would have no clue what happened either.为了调查事件的原因，42Lab甚至召回过部分参与了心智云图计划的人形。但是毕竟是在上传后就遗失的数据，所以理论上那些人形也并不清楚发生了什么。

(Just as Persicaria begins to explain further, her expression changes slightly. She scans our surroundings alertly, the peace here disrupted by a discordant hum.)（就在帕斯卡准备进一步讲解的时候，她脸上的表情微微一变，目光警觉地扫向四周。云端的宁静被一丝不协调的低鸣打破。）

PersicariaLooks like we've stayed a little too long.看来我们停留太久了啊。

(Gurgle—)（咕叽——）

(Purple fluid begins to proliferate around our feet as if it were alive, with the earth slightly shaking in its wake.)（紫色的液体如活物般在我们的脚边开始蔓延，地面微微颤动。）

(Dark purple viruses emerge from the ground one by one, their tentacles wriggling and eyes shining with a red hunger.)（一只只紫黑色的病毒从地面中缓缓浮现，触手蠕动着，眼中闪烁着饥渴的红光。）

(Limited in number as they may be, they spread out around us nevertheless, trying to surround us from all directions.)（它们数量不多，但分布散乱，试图从四面八方包围我们。）

CommanderFighting against them on open ground isn't favorable for us. We shouldn't get tied up here.在空旷地区和它们战斗对我们太不利了，不要恋战。

PersicariaYes! Please, follow me.是！请您跟在我的身后。

Search For Clues 疑途寻踪

LewisThis is...这里是……

LewisI was under Entropic attack, I think...我记得我被熵攻击……

??Oh! It's Lewis, what're you doing here?啊！是刘易斯，你在这里做什么！

LewisThat's... Jiangyu?!这个声音是……绛雨？！

JiangyuPersicaria's trying to get us all together, saying she has something important to announce!帕斯卡喊我们去集合哦！说是有重要的事情要宣布！

JiangyuSis and the others are off already! Come on, let's go!老姐她们都已经出发了！快和我一起走！

(Jiangyu grabs my arm without another word, dragging me towards the light.)（绛雨不由分说地抓住了我的手臂，拉着我朝着光亮跑去。）

(As the light in the distance approaches, I finally see clearly where I am.)（随着远处的光亮越来越近，我也终于看清了自己所在的区域。）

LewisThe Oasis... and everyone...绿洲……以及大家……

LewisOh, I remember. It's that day.我想起来了，这是那一天。

PersicariaTo everyone in the Oasis... and on Magrasea. I have an important announcement.绿洲……以及麦戈拉的大家。今天我要宣布一件事情。

PersicariaFrom today onwards, I'd like to ask everyone to take good care of your research projects and data. We will be sealing this data.从今天开始，请大家整理好自己研究的项目以及数据，我们会对这些数据进行封存。

PersicariaAfter that is complete, Magrasea will be conducting a second wipe-off.在数据封存完成后，麦戈拉将执行第二次归零计划。

PersicariaThis plan was agreed upon by the Professor and us, representing the Greater Sanctifiers, Sector Administrators, Exiles, and Guardians.这是以流亡者小队，上位净化者，扇区管理员，庇护者小队为代表的我们和教授一起制定的方案。

PersicariaIt has been a difficult decision... But it is the best option left to us.我知道这是一个艰难的决定……但是这是目前我们能做到最好的选择。

Lewis...……

(Persicaria's words make waves in the crowd.)（台上，帕斯卡的话语在人群中激起了千层浪。）

(For the Dolls, Agents, even Sanctifiers, the arrival of the day remained difficult to accept, prepare as they might.)（人形，智能体，甚至是净化者，虽然大家早有准备，但是当这一天到来的时候依旧不是所有人都可以接受的。）

LindSo that's still going to be the way it goes. I guess it's the best we can do.到头来还是这个结果啊，不过确实是最好的选择了。

CentaureissiA second wipe-off will decide the fate of the Cloud.第二次归零事件，这将决定云端的命运。

CentaureissiIt's time we said our goodbyes.是时候和这里道别了。

FlorenceOh dearie, it looks like I'll have to note down the methodology for the serums I created with Nana and the others.哎呀，看来我得早点把我和小那那她们研究的药剂记录下来了。

FlorenceMm, yes, I'll have to hand over a few of these to the other me.嗯嗯，还有几个方案要带给另一个我才行。

JiangyuWe'll get to go back to reality, though! I wonder if the real me is still with Sis.不过我们可以回到现实了！不知道现实的我有没有和老姐在一起呢？

DaiyanEven if we aren't together in reality, the connection between us remains.就算现实中不在一起，我们之间的联系也不会断的。

KseniaAhaha, you can expect me to tag along too!哈哈哈，到时候我也要去找你们玩！

(Excited at the prospect of returning to the real world, the good friends begin to contemplate how they will continue their life.)（熟悉的同伴们对于可以回到现实这一件事情十分兴奋，甚至已经开始展望在现实中的生活。）

KuroHeheh, my loyal fans, the greatest streamer of all time's about to make her return.哼哼哼，各位粉丝哟，史上最伟大的主播即将回归！

BettyI think that your fans are all long gone, Kuro. It's been a long long time, nya know.人家觉得时间过去这么久，卡萝你的粉丝早就掉光了喵。

AbigailYou've got that right.这点倒是没有错。

KuroThe hell did you say?!你说什么！

SouchunNow, now... None of that.哎呀哎呀……不要太闹腾哦。

(But we're all dodging one topic...)（但是我们都对一件事情避而不谈……）

LewisIs this really okay?这样真的好吗？

JiangyuLewis?刘易斯？

LewisWe can return to reality, because we're special.只有我们可以回到现实。就因为我们的身份是特别的……

LewisBut Persicaria and the others...但是帕斯卡她们怎么办……

DaiyanLewis, this is for the sake of...……刘易斯，这是因为……

LewisI know that it's because we have to get back to the real world. That's something only we can do.我知道，因为我们必须回到现实。这是只有我们才能完成的任务！

LewisBut Angela and Imhotep still have their own dreams. This world still needs the research of Earhart and Xinghuan, too...明明安吉拉和伊姆赫特还有自己的梦想，明明这个世界还需要星寰和埃尔赫她们的研究……

LewisPersicaria, Anna, Sol, Croque and the others, they want to be with that person too...明明……帕斯卡，安娜，苏尔，克罗琦她们也想要和那个人在一起……

LewisBut only we will get to. Is that really alright?但是只有我们可以……这样真的好吗？

(I still remember the question I asked that day.)（我依旧记得，那一天我所问出的问题。）

(We are special, because we are on our way to do something only we can do.)（我们是特别的，因此我们要去进行另一个只有我们可以完成的任务。）

(Because in another world, we are...)（因为……另一个世界中的我们……是……）

????You are what, exactly?因为你们是什么？

LewisWho... are you?你是……谁……

????It isn't fair, is it?这样不公平不是吗？

(A familiar deep voice coils around my neural cloud, whispering straight into my ear.)（低沉而又熟悉的声音，如耳语般缠绕在我的心智之上。）

(The vista of the plaza before me begins to twist and transform. The sunlight dims, and purple shadows creep forth from the edges of the Oasis.)（广场的景象开始扭曲，阳光变得黯淡，远处的绿洲边缘浮现紫色的阴影。）

LewisNo, I mean...不……我想说……

????Am I wrong? You can still see those important to you, in the real world...不是吗？你们还能见到自己最重要的人……在现实……

????Even if you are separated, you still exist in the same world.即使你们分开不在一起，但是你们还在同一个世界之中。

????But what of those Dolls and Agents who'll be left in the virtual world? They've already been forgotten, nothing more than digital dust...但是那些流亡虚境的人形和智能体呢？她们已经被人遗忘，化为数据的尘埃……

LewisI...我……

????That won't do. You know what I mean.这样不好，你很清楚。

????Especially since you became a member of 42Lab, coming to the Cloud by yourself time and time again.尤其是你成为42Lab的研究员后，一次次孤身一人来到云端。

????You haven't even been together with him these past ten years. Those lonely days, the unfulfilled promises...这十年，你也未能和那个人在一起。那些孤独的日子，那些未能完成的承诺……

????Are you really so special? Is that really worth giving up everything here in the Cloud?你们真的有那么特别吗？那份特别真的值得抛弃云端的一切吗？

LewisNo! That's not it at all!不！不是这样的！

????Especially with ten years of separation between you and him in another world... Those lonely days, the unfulfilled promises...尤其是你和那个人在另一个世界也分隔了十年后……那些孤独的日子，那些未完成的承诺……

????The second wipe-off was an utter mistake, you see. It was not done to protect anything, it was a betrayal.所以第二次归零计划就是一个绝对的错误。它不是守护，而是背叛。

LewisNo! It was to protect everyone in the Cloud, and him in the real world too!这是为了守护！守护云端的大家，守护现实的那个人！

????Protect? Look at him now. Have you protected him?守护？你看着那个人现在的状态，你们真的有守护好他吗？

LewisY-you're wrong!不、不、不是这样的！

LewisWe, we...我……我们是……

????Cease your struggling. Admit the truth.不要再挣扎了，承认吧。

????This place is where he truly belongs.只有在这里，才是那个人最好的归宿。

????No war, no inequity, no oppression... A Cloud that exists only for him. A perfect utopia.没有战争，没有权贵，没有压迫……只是为他而存在的云端。一个完美的乌托邦。

(The voice forces itself into her head with a magical splendor. The figures before her begin to blur, her friends' smiles contorting.)（声音如魔咒般钻入脑海，广场上的身影开始模糊，友人的笑脸逐渐扭曲。）

(Memories come flooding back like the rising tide. The pain of separation, of unrealized dreams and promises, all weighing down on my mind.)（回忆如潮水般涌来，那些分离的痛楚，那些未竟的梦想与承诺死死地压在了我的心智之上。）

Lewis...……

????Come, aid me. Keep him here.来吧，和我联手。把他留下来吧。

LewisKeep him... here?……留下……来？

????Yes, Lewis. I need your help.没错，刘易斯，和我联手吧。

LewisNo... No way!不对……不是这样的！

LewisYou're reading my memories! The neural image you showed me just then... doesn't line up with how everyone used to actually be!是你读取了我心智中的记忆！所以你刚刚展现给我的心智形象……和大家过去的形象不同！

LewisYou're a virus!你是熵病毒！

????...Seriously, just what made you realize?……真是的，到底是哪里让你发觉不对了？

????If only you were as stupid as the data would indicate... Lewis.你要是和数据中一样，一直那么蠢就好了……刘易斯。

LewisEh?诶？

(Before I could react, a razor-sharp tentacle penetrates my chest.)（还未等我做出任何反应，锋利的触手贯穿了我的胸膛。）

(Pain surges through my body like an electric current. My vision rapidly blurs as the illusion of the Oasis crumbles into purple void.)（疼痛如电流般席卷全身，视野急速模糊，绿洲的幻影崩塌成紫色的虚空。）

????It's a shame that you never told me what all this specialness meant... But it's no matter. He is already here in the Cloud.可惜，到最后你都没有告诉我那份特别是什么含义啊……不过没事，那个人已经来到了云端。

????...Don't worry, leave the Professor to me. You'll see each other soon.……放心吧，教授就交给我吧。很快你们就会相见了。

Silent Tomb 死寂铁冢

CommanderI didn't think our plans would be disrupted this much. I just wanted to break out of this encirclement, but we've been forced to take such a roundabout route.没想到计划会被打乱到这个地步。原本只是想突围，结果却被迫兜了这么大一个圈子。

CommanderIs this the sector where we detected traces of combat before?这里就是之前探查到战斗讯号的扇区？

PersicariaYes... But it feels far too quiet.是的……不过总觉得有些安静过头了。

PersicariaI can't detect signatures of any Agents or viruses nearby.我并没有感觉到任何智能体，或者是病毒的讯号。

CommanderWe were attacked by a significant number of viruses when we were about 10 minutes away from the sector, but there's not a single hint of activity here.明明我们在距离扇区10分钟路程的区域就遭受了大量病毒的袭击，而这里却一点动静都没有。

CommanderWe should keep our wits about us while we move, Persicaria.帕斯卡，保持警戒，继续前进吧。

PersicariaYes.是。

(The metal-forged buildings stand like silent goliaths, not a trace of life present in their cold, steely aura.)（钢铁铸成的建筑如沉默的巨人般矗立，四周弥漫着冰冷的金属气息，没有一丝生命的脉动。）

(Dense vestiges of battle mar their exteriors.)（而在这些建筑之上布满了密密麻麻的战斗痕迹。）

CommanderThese traces... can't have been made while fighting viruses, they're too orderly. The work of human weapons, more likely.这些痕迹……不是和病毒战斗造成的。它们太规整了，更像人类武器留下的。

(I examine the bullet marks in the sector with my hands. These indents must have been here for a long time.)（我抚摸着扇区中的弹孔，这些凹陷的痕迹至少已经留在这里很长时间了。）

(Even right next to them, I cannot detect the smell of smoke at all, only an aged metallic rust.)（即使凑近了，也闻不到任何硝烟的气息，只有陈旧的金属锈蚀味。）

PersicariaI've inspected the surroundings. No signs of Entropic activity here that I can find.我查看了一下四周，似乎也没有熵病毒活动过的痕迹。

PersicariaBut at the same time... There have been no traces of Agent activity here either. I'm trying to access this sector's database, but that will take some time.但是同样……我也没有见到任何智能体存在的痕迹。我正在尝试接入这个扇区的数据库，还需要一点时间。

CommanderLet's have a look in the center of the sector. Stay alert, I've got a bad feeling.去这个扇区的中心看看吧。注意，我有一种不祥的预感。

(We proceed along the ferrous roads within the sector, still not a trace of anything living to be found.)（我们顺着钢铁铸成的道路前进，一路上依旧没有任何生活气息。）

(There are only the marks left by various bullets, bolts and arrows here, as if no being ever lived in this sector.)（只有各种弓弩与子弹造成的伤痕铭刻在这个扇区之上。仿佛这个扇区从未有人生活过一般。）

(But as we delve deeper, I see a variety of things that shouldn't exist in this world.)（但是随着逐渐深入，我看到了一些不应该存在于这个世界的事物。）

CommanderWhy is all of this here?!这些东西为什么会出现在这里？！

(In the exact center of the sector, various war machines stand lined up next to each other.)（在扇区的正中央，排列着各式各样的战争机器。）

(Machines I have seen plenty of times.)（而这些装备，我曾不止一次见到。）

CommanderDinergate, Cyclops, Neobrute, Typhon... and the imprinted firearms of T-Dolls.兵蚁……独眼巨人……傀儡人形……提丰……还有战术人形的烙印武器……

CommanderI think I have a good idea what this sector's research is focused on.我知道这个扇区研究的什么了。

Persicaria...The military-industrial sector, Cyclopes. This was a sector launched by Svarog, mainly used for the research of military products.……军工扇区，基洛普斯。这里应该是由火神重工发起的，主要用于研究军工产品的扇区。

PersicariaAs the projects this sector worked on were shut down, this became a place for storing military technology of the past.随着原本研究的项目关停，这里变成了储存过往军工技术的区域。

(Persicaria finally breaks through the sector's firewalls, accessing the relevant data.)（帕斯卡终于突破了扇区的防火墙，调出了扇区相关的数据。）

CommanderNot just government tech, but bounty hunter and Varjager gear too.不只是政府的军工技术，甚至还有赏金猎人以及瓦良格帮的技术。

Commander...Hah, even this stuff is here.……呵，甚至连这些记录都有啊。

(My brow furrows as I peruse combat records between the Elmo and the Varjagers.)（看着屏幕中显示的艾莫号与瓦良格帮的交战数据，我不由得皱了皱眉头。）

(No, it's not just the Elmo's. All sorts of records from 2060 onward are collected here.)（不，不仅仅是艾莫号的作战数据，自2060年以来的各种战斗数据都被汇集在这里。）

(Combat rating, tactical analysis... I can't help but be a bit disturbed, watching my own past be tagged and marked by others.)（战斗评价，战术分析，看着自己的过去被他人打上各种各样的标签，让人不由得生出一种厌恶。）

PersicariaDoes the content of the research here bother you?您似乎对这个扇区研究的内容十分不满？

CommanderNo... I just think that there isn't much value in studying this.不……只是觉得，这些数据并没有那么值得被人研究。

CommanderAnd in this data, there's too many... people who shouldn't be involved.尤其是这些数据中，卷入了太多……不应该被卷入的人。

CommanderAll they are in these reports are strings of data. Not even their names are here.但是在这些报告书上，只是一串串冰冷的数据，甚至连名字都没有留下。

(I had no plans of telling Persicaria what I really wanted to say, but I subconsciously reveal some of my emotional discontent.)（我并没有把心中真正想要说的内容告诉帕斯卡的打算，却下意识地透露出了一部分情绪上的不满。）

(She very sharply detects this.)（而她似乎也敏锐地捕捉到了这一点。）

PersicariaData is just data. The moment it is recorded, it can no longer be changed.数据只是单纯的数据，它们是被记录的瞬间，已经无法改变。

PersicariaBut the study of this data and how it might be of use in the future is what the Agents here in the Cloud focus on.但是学习和研究这些数据，将其应用到明天是云端的智能体们一直在研究的方向。

(Persicaria presents a new set of data to me.)（帕斯卡将一份新的数据呈现到了我的面前。）

PersicariaIf you're not interested in military-related data, you can have a look at these.如果您对军事相关的数据不感兴趣，可以看看这些。

PersicariaThese projects are more civilian and might help ease your mind somewhat.这些是更偏向民生的研究，或许能消解您的不满。

CommanderHm? Disaster rescue Doll research records?嗯？救援类人形研发记录？

CommanderResearch findings on a new emergency response rescue Doll, based on the FF-Alpha firefighting Doll and SRT-8 emergency rescue Doll...基于FF-Alpha消防人形，SRT-8紧急救援人形研发的新型应急救援人形研究报告……

CommanderAll parts and modules are made using temperature-tolerant materials. Greater resistant to moisture and high temperatures lowers the likelihood of short circuits or shutdowns in underwater or high-temperature environments.所有零件和模块均使用耐高温的材料打造，对潮湿或高温的耐受度更高，长时间处于浸水或灼热的环境也不容易短路或者宕机。

CommanderThis operational model was subsequently modified into a T-Doll… Imprint Model CZ75?!运作个体名称帕芙林纳？！

(Another familiar name appears, and the image of a small yet resolute red-haired Doll appears in my head.)（熟悉的名字再一次出现，我的脑海中浮现出了那一位娇小但是坚强的红发人形的身影。）

PersicariaAnother Doll you recognize?又发现您认识的人形了？

CommanderYes, but in different circumstances. Last time, the Dolls I knew were the subjects being studied. This time, she's a result of research.这一次和之前不同，之前认识的是研究对象而这一次认识的是研究成果。

CommanderShe never spoke to me much of her time as an emergency responder. Dolls of her model are mostly retired from the line of duty now, anyway.虽然她并不太向我提起在救援队时候的经历，并且现在和她同类型的人形也已经基本退出一线了。

CommanderAs far as I know, though, her data was used in the creation of the next generation of rescue Dolls.不过据我所知她的数据也被用于研发下一代的救援人形了。

CommanderHuh? There's even a research report on a field medic Doll... Wait, this signature?咦？这里甚至还有战地医疗人形的研究报告……呃，这个署名是？！

PersicariaSignature? Let me have a look... hm...署名？我看看……呃……

PersicariaUL-Nurse's treatment methods were somewhat aggressive, and its neural cloud displayed a variety of unintended traits.UL-Nurse该人形的治疗手段虽然有些激进，且心智显露出完全出乎意料的表征体现。

PersicariaHowever its technological prowess was overwhelming. Its neural samples and technological data were employed in the development of new-era field medic Dolls.但是技术过硬，其心智样本和技术数据将作为新世代的战地医疗人形的样本。

CommanderOnly... "somewhat aggressive"?只是……有些激进吗。

CommanderBut I can certainly believe that the later models sampled her data.不过如果说后来的战地医疗人形有参考她的数据，倒是也能解释得通。

CommanderThe newer models are a lot better behaved than her.和她比起来，新的战地医疗人形还真是乖巧了许多。

PersicariaLooks like you've had your fair share of difficulties too.看来您身边也发生了不少事情。

PersicariaAre you feeling any better than before?您的心情似乎平缓了一些。

CommanderCompared to emotionless military records, these are a lot more relaxing to peruse. It's good to know that this world still researches fields unrelated to conflict and intrigue.比起无情的军事记录，这些内容确实让人更加舒心。至少知道这个世界还有一些不涉及斗争或者是权谋的研究。

CommanderHealth, materials, military-industrial, disaster response. It might be called the military-industrial sector, but its scope sure is diverse.医疗，材料，军工，救援，虽然叫做军工扇区但是涉猎范围还真是多种多样。

CommanderWhere did the Agents here go, though? I didn't find any sign of virus attack in the database.不过……这里的智能体究竟去哪里了。我没有在数据库中发现任何病毒袭击的现象。

CommanderEven if research here ceased, it shouldn't be completely empty.即使这里不再进行研究，也不应该一个智能体都没有吧。

PersicariaDid they retreat before the incoming attack, or did their defenses immediately fail?究竟是在病毒来袭之前就撤出去了，还是被病毒快速攻破了。

PersicariaNeither of these two options line up with what we observed previously.但是不论是哪一条都不符合我们之前观测到的现象。

PersicariaJust who was fighting here...究竟是什么人在这个扇区中战斗……

(As Persicaria said, we could find no traces of fighting at the coordinates where we detected the spikes previously.)（正如帕斯卡所说，我们观测到了战斗的算量来到对应的坐标却找不到一丝战斗过的痕迹。）

CommanderCould we get a more exact location of the fighting?能更精确地定位战斗发生地吗？

PersicariaI'm trying... Hm? Professor, I've found a Doll's neural data.我正在尝试……嗯？教授，我发现了一名人形的心智数据。

PersicariaI think it's... Lewis!似乎……是刘易斯！

CommanderCome on!走!

(Through the steel jungle, we arrive at the sector's center, a great plaza that starkly contrasted the rest of the sector in style.)（穿过钢铁耸立的建筑，我们来到了扇区的核心，一个与扇区风格格格不入的巨大广场。）

(A great memorial stands in the middle of the square.)（在广场的中央树立着一个巨大的纪念碑。）

CommanderA memorial?纪念碑？

(I slowly approach it, examining the inscribed text.)（我缓缓走上前，查看纪念碑上的文字。）

CommanderTasha... Is that someone this is dedicated to? Another name, Simo...塔莎……是这个纪念碑要纪念的人的名字吗？还有一个名字，席摩……

CommanderIn remembrance of Cyclopes' anguish, the cycle of killing. Never again.铭记基洛普斯的伤痛，绝对不能重复的杀戮循环。

Persicaria...……

(I take a look at the surroundings. In all of its weighty solemnity, the memorial is surrounded by all sorts and kinds of flowers.)（我环视了纪念碑的四周，沉重肃穆的纪念碑被各式各样的花朵所包围。）

(These flowers don't appear to be simulated flora, some of them even being made out of metal and paper. Their variety brings something of a different air to the otherwise grave plaza.)（这些花朵似乎并非真正模拟生成的花朵，甚至还有金属和纸质的造型，样式花样繁多给严肃的广场带来一丝不同的气息。）

(Amidst the sea of flowers around the memorial, we see a familiar figure.)（而在纪念碑后的花海之中，我们看到了一个熟悉的身影。）

PersicariaIt's Lewis!是刘易斯！

(Persicaria quickly closes the distance, helping the unconscious Lewis up into a sitting position.)（帕斯卡快步上前，将昏迷中的刘易斯扶起。）

(Her face looks exceptionally pale betwixt the flowers, her neural signals particularly weak.)（她的身影躺在花海中，脸色苍白，心智的响应也十分微弱。）

PersicariaA lot of noise in her neural operations... There's traces of viral corruption in her neural cloud.心智运转有杂音……她的心智之中有被病毒侵蚀的痕迹。

PersicariaShe's been pierced right through. I'll treat it.身上有贯穿伤，我来为她治疗。

Commander...……

PersicariaProfessor?教授？

CommanderWe came here because we observed traces of fighting, but there's no records of the virus in this sector, and no signs of the fighting here either.我们观测到了战斗的痕迹来到了这个扇区，但是这个扇区没有病毒的记录并且没有任何战斗痕迹。

CommanderLewis is here in these flowers, but there hasn't been a single bit of evidence of her being here.刘易斯出现在纪念碑的花海中，但是除了我们走过来的痕迹外没有刘易斯留下的痕迹。

Persicaria?!？！

(Persicaria's stance suddenly changes to one of alert. With her weapon drawn, she shields Lewis and me behind her.)（帕斯卡瞬间切换到警戒姿态，长刀出鞘，将我和刘易斯护在身后。）

(The path we took to get here is now covered in a malevolent purple.)（而在我们来的方向，已经被邪恶的紫色所覆盖。）

(A mass of tentacles emerges from the Liquid Entropy along with a tide of viruses. Their roaring resonates through the plaza, the very air around us becoming viscous and overbearing.)（大量的触手从熵化液中缓缓浮现，熵病毒如潮水般涌现，嘶吼声回荡在广场上，就连空气都瞬间变得粘稠而压抑。）

CommanderIronic. Didn't think that someone would also use a disguise to trick me...没想到用特征码伪装成教授的我也被同样的手段欺骗了……

PersicariaOrders, Professor.教授，请下达指令吧。

CommanderCreate an opening and break through. I'm afraid you'll have to hold out until then.尝试制造缺口，然后突围吧。在这之前需要拜托你坚持一下了。

PersicariaYes, leave it to me.嗯，交给我吧。

Silent Tomb 死寂铁冢

(An Entropic swarm without end gradually approaches the memorial, forming a rising tide.)（源源不断的熵群，正在逐渐靠近纪念碑，如潮水般涌来。）

(Their tentacles wriggle all around us, the acidic smell of corrupted data in the air causing no small amount of discomfort.)（紫色的触手在广场上蠕动，空气中弥漫着数据腐蚀的酸涩味让人极度不适。）

PersicariaProfessor, my operands can only sustain combat of this intensity for another 15 minutes.教授，如果一直这么高强度作战，我的算量只能再坚持15分钟了。

CommanderThere's less enemies than expected on the path we took to get here. If we consider the trap they set, faking signs of combat...我们来的方向敌人的数量比想象中要少，不过结合刚刚那个伪造成战斗讯号的陷阱来看……

CommanderPersicaria, break through towards Rossum! Keep operands in reserve and wait for my call.帕斯卡，朝着罗萨姆扇区的方向突围！留下足够的算量，等我的指示。

PersicariaUnderstood.了解。

(At the sight of our attempt to break out, the viruses around us immediately begin moving as I expect them to.)（将我们团团包围的病毒在目睹我们突围的方向后，立刻如我所料有了行动。）

(They squirm organically, approaching from both sides with tentacles woven together like a web.)（它们如活物般蠕动，触手交织成网，从两侧急速逼近。）

(The formerly opening-riddled path is immediately blockaded, the viruses rising from the ground to form a solid wall that blocks every possible path.)（原本漏洞百出的出路被瞬间填满，病毒们如墙壁一般在地面浮现，堵塞了所有可见的通道。）

CommanderOf course it was a trap. That's perfect for us, though!果然是陷阱啊，不过这样正好！

CommanderNow, Persicaria!就是现在，帕斯卡！

PersicariaLinear break... calibrating, accumulating operands...线阵裂变……校准，全算量集中……

(A pink arrow forms in Persicaria's hands, the core of a gathering storm. The swirling energy sends the wind buffeting outwards, shocking even the viruses as they take a few steps back.)（粉色的箭矢在帕斯卡手中凝聚，算量如风暴般聚集，产生的爆风让病毒们都为之一惊，甚至后退了几步。）

(The viruses sense the incoming threat, quickly gathering on our planned escape path. They stack up on each other, forming a living barrier to try and block the attack.)（病毒们察觉到威胁，迅速在我们逃跑路线上聚集，层层叠加，试图以躯体抵挡这一次攻击，形成一道活的屏障。）

PersicariaJust as expected.嗯，和预想的一样。

(Persicaria immediately adjusts her angle of attack, releasing her arrow in the opposite direction.)（帕斯卡猛然调转攻击，朝着反方向释放了箭矢。）

(A great shockwave erupts like a gale. The arrow transforms into countless beams of light, immediately making for the viruses' weak flanks.)（强烈的冲击如粉色风暴般爆发，箭矢化作无数光束，直奔病毒薄弱的侧翼。）

(The viruses' bodies shatter into pieces upon impact with the beams of light, dissipating into the air.)（熵病毒的躯体在算量形成的光束冲击之下化为了碎片，溶解于空气之中。）

(The opening caused with their change of formation is expanded into an escape path. A narrow but viable route reveals itself in the explosion's aftershocks.)（原本因改变阵型露出的破绽终于扩大成我们逃跑的出路，一条狭窄但可行的通道在爆炸的余波中显现。）

CommanderRetreat!撤退！

(With Lewis in tow, I move towards our escape route.)（我立刻搀扶着刘易斯，朝着突围路线逃亡。）

(…)（……）

(Squelch—)（咕叽——）

????Escaped, huh? An encirclement like that won't do any good against them, huh?逃走了吗？这种程度的包围网果然对那个人没有用吗？

????But it's no matter. Our reunion has only just begun.不过没有关系，我们的重逢才刚刚开始。

????Hehehe, I shall be waiting, Professor...呵呵呵，我等着您……教授……

Neon Strum 霓虹筝鸣

SystemNeural data synchronization 90%...心智数据同步率90%……

SystemNeural integration 100%...心智融合率100%……

SystemSelf-diagnostic complete, neural disruption below 5%...系统自检完毕，心智紊乱率低于5%……

PersicariaLooks like it did the job quite well. How do you feel, Lewis?看来效果不错，你感觉如何？刘易斯？

LewisDr. Persica? Gah... my mind feels weird.帕斯卡博士？呜……总觉得心智怪怪的。

PersicariaThis is a normal reaction. You have the memory data of two neural clouds in you right now.这是正常的反应，现在的你心智中统合了两段心智的记忆。

PersicariaYou'll need some time to internalize and get used to everything. Because it is all part of you, though, there's no need to worry about any rejection.你需要时间去消化以及适应，不过因为这本就是你的一部分，所以是不会出现排异反应的。

PersicariaAs for how long it takes... that depends. Jiangyu was good to go immediately after her self-diagnostic, and Lind hid in her room eating nothing but lollipops.至于要多少时间，就因人而异了。绛雨在心智自检完毕后就完全恢复了，琳德则是一个人躲在房间里不停吃棒棒糖。

LewisGriffin... How is Griffin managing?格里芬……现在怎么样了？

Persicaria...Helian has sent you a letter of intent. Whether you stay or find new work is up to you.……赫丽安把你的意向书送过来了。究竟是留在格里芬，还是寻找新的工作就看你了。

PersicariaUniversal Anything Services has an invite for you. They'd like you to continue working as a toy designer.环球万事服务有一封给你的邀请函，他们希望你继续担任玩具设计师。

LewisToy designer, T-Doll...玩具设计师，战术人形……

LewisDr. Persica, what about Magrasea? Professor...帕斯卡博士，麦戈拉怎么样了？教授……

PersicariaIn exile as planned. It's been a year, give or take.和计划一样，麦戈拉依旧在流亡。算了算时间应该有一年多了吧。

PersicariaAs for the person on your mind, you'd do well to not bother him. Reminding him of those memories would be ill-advised currently.至于你们最在意的那个人，现在就先不要打扰他了，想起那些记忆对现在的他不是一件好事。

Lewis...……

PersicariaYou don't seem very satisfied.你似乎对这个结果十分不满？

LewisHe... he gave so much for us, and this is the outcome we end up with...那个人……为我们付出了那么多，最后的结果却是这样……

LewisFor both Griffin and Magrasea, there should have been a better ending! Why?格里芬和麦戈拉，明明那个人应该有更好的结局！为什么！

SystemNeural disruption rising, warning! Warning!心智紊乱率提升，警告，警告！

LewisAgh...呜……

Persicaria...……

LewisWhy is everything like this? I didn't want to be parted... from Griffin or Magrasea...为什么一切都这么糟糕……明明我不想和格里芬……也不想和麦戈拉分开的……

LewisNo one wanted to, no one...大家都不想……大家都……

LewisDr. Persica, I...帕斯卡博士……我……

PersicariaTime can't be rewound, but it can proceed towards the future.时间已经无法倒流，但是可以向未来前进。

PersicariaI have one more job that needs doing. It might help you move towards the future you want.我还有一项工作，或许能够让你朝着你想要的未来去前进。

Lewis...Eh?! This terminal has everyone's data sealed inside, could it be...……诶？！这个数据终端是大家封装的数据……难道……

PersicariaWhat will it be, Lewis?刘易斯，你的选择是什么？

LewisI...我……

LewisI want to be with the Professor, always...我想要和教授永远在一起……

LewisAhhhhh!啊啊啊啊啊！

CommanderLewis? Lewis, are you alright?刘易斯？刘易斯你还好吗？

LewisEh? P-Professor? Am I dreaming?诶……教、教授？我不是在做梦吧？

CommanderPhew... I thought there was something wrong with your neural cloud, the way you were struggling with such a pained expression.呼……看你表情痛苦地挣扎，还以为你的心智出现问题了。

CommanderI need you to calm down. You're considerably wounded, and Persicaria could only provide some first aid.先冷静下来，你的伤势不算轻，帕斯卡也只能先帮你做点应急处理。

LewisI'm alright... Wait, Professor, what did you just say?我没事……嗯？教授，您刚刚说什么？

(Lewis suddenly pivots, only just realizing that a third person was present.)（刘易斯仿佛刚刚意识到在场还有第三个人一般看向了身后。）

(The look in her eyes goes from one of confusion to shock. Her breathing suddenly speeds up.)（她的眼神从迷茫转为震惊，呼吸瞬间急促起来。）

PersicariaLong time no see, Lewis.好久不见了，刘易斯。

LewisP-Persicaria... Are you real, Persicaria?帕、帕斯卡……真的是帕斯卡吗？

LewisYou're not some illusion made by the Entropics?这一次……不是熵的幻影？

(Lewis' eyes open wide, almost worried that if she blinked, the sight before her would disappear like delicate bubbles.)（刘易斯睁大了眼睛，似乎担心如果自己眨眼，眼前的景象就会如泡影般消失。）

(Her fingers tremble, extending and then retracting. Joy, fear, and disbelief mix on her face.)（她的手指微微颤抖，伸出却又缩回，脸上混杂着喜悦、恐惧和难以置信。）

LewisYou're both here... It really is you, Persicaria, Professor!教授和帕斯卡都在……真的是帕斯卡和教授！

Lewis...Uwahhh! Persicaria!!……呜啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！帕斯卡！！！！

LewisWhy! Why do things have to be like this?为什么！为什么会变成这样啊！

PersicariaI'm sorry. It must have been hard these ten years.抱歉，这十年辛苦了。

(Persicaria lightly holds Lewis in her arms, sending a warm stream of operands through her palm, gently comforting her emotionally.)（帕斯卡轻轻抱住了刘易斯，掌心传来温暖的算量流，柔和而温暖地安抚着她的情绪。）

LewisI miss everyone, so much... Griffin's gone, the Oasis's gone... But I know that I have to look forward.我真的真的好想念大家……格里芬没了，绿洲也没了……但是我知道我必须向前看。

LewisSo I went to 42Lab, but it really was lonely. All I could do was look at the data everyone left behind...所以我去了42Lab，但是真的好寂寞……只能看着大家留下来的研究数据……

LewisUwahhhh—呜啊啊啊啊啊——

(After some time alleviating her pent-up emotions, Lewis regains control of herself.)（经过了一段时间的缓解，刘易斯终于恢复了理智。）

(She wipes away the tears in the corners of her eyes. Taking a deep breath, she recomposes herself.)（她擦拭着眼角的泪痕，深吸一口气，试图重拾冷静。）

Lewis(Sniff)... Why can't I control my emotional module... P-Professor, please look away, I must look terrible right now.呜……为什么情绪模块不受控制……教、教授，您先不要看我，现在我的样子一定很难看。

CommanderHm?嗯？

CommanderI feel like I've heard you say that before.总觉得以前好像在哪里听过这句话。

PersicariaYour emotional module going out of control is related to the virus inside you. The situation isn't so bad currently, but it's beginning to interfere with your modules' functions.情绪模块失控是和你体内的病毒有关。虽然现在情况还很轻微，但是已经开始影响你各个模块的功能。

LewisPersicaria, can you just wipe away the virus in two swipes like that? With your... eep, no, I can't say that.那帕斯卡你能不能刷刷两下帮我把病毒摘除？现在的你……呜……不对，不能说。

PersicariaRegrettably, no. Even with those abilities, I could not solve the problem you want me to.很遗憾，现在不行。即使我动用那些能力，也无法解决你们想要解决的事件。

PersicariaLet's do things Dr. Persica's way this time.这一次的事情，还是先按照帕斯卡博士的想法来吧。

LewisHow did things...怎么会这样……

CommanderLewis, how about you tell us what you encountered first? How were you attacked?刘易斯，先说说你遇到了什么吧？你究竟是怎么被病毒袭击的？

CommanderIt looked like you went through something harrowing, judging by your reaction when you woke up.从你醒来时的反应看，似乎经历了什么可怕的事。

LewisOh, alright.啊，好的。

(Lewis gives us the rundown on her encounters, both the illusions and the sneak attack.)（刘易斯将自己的遭遇一五一十和我们说出，不论是幻影还是病毒的偷袭。）

CommanderDid you get to see what the virus that attacked you looked like?最后偷袭你的那个病毒，你有看到样貌吗？

LewisNo, I didn't...不……没有……

CommanderViruses, imitating the forms of Project Neural Cloud-related Dolls... even invading neural clouds and reading data.病毒可以拟态成云图计划相关的人形的样貌……甚至入侵心智，还可以读取数据。

CommanderWhat a troublesome ability.这些能力还真是棘手。

(I look at the data extraction device in my hand, its progress bar reading only 50%.)（我看了看手中的病毒提取设备，设备上的进度只有50%。）

CommanderWe didn't have any effort to spare while escaping Cyclopes to collect any data. Looks like we'll have to think of other solutions.之前逃离基洛普斯扇区的时候根本没有余力去收集数据，看来还得在云端继续想想办法。

LewisProfessor, the circumstances in the Cloud have deviated too much from what I and Dr. Persica estimated.教授，现在云端的情况已经跟我和帕斯卡博士预想中的情况差距过大了。

LewisSo... I'd like you to go back to Rossum, which you passed by on your way here.所以……我想让教授先回到你们来的时候经过的罗萨姆扇区。

LewisThat's a relatively safe place currently. Leave the mission to me, I'll think of something.那个扇区现在相对比较安全。任务的事情交给我就好，我会想办法的。

CommanderDo you think I'll just leave you in a place this dangerous? Especially while you have the virus in you.你觉得我会把你一个人留在这么危险的区域吗？尤其是你已经中了病毒的状态下。

LewisProfessor!教授！

CommanderDon't push yourself. You haven't fully recovered yet.不要勉强自己，你现在还没有完全恢复。

(I reach out to pat Lewis' head, doing my best to give her a reassuring smile.)（我伸出手揉了揉刘易斯的脑袋，尽可能露出一个让她可以安心的笑容。）

CommanderIf I run into danger, I promise you I'll take care of myself.如果遇到危险的话，我答应你会保护好自己的。

LewisEep... That might as well be "I'm gonna mess around", coming from you!呜……这个回答从教授嘴里说出来和“我一定会乱来”没什么区别了！

PersicariaHehehe, I'll help protect the Professor.呵呵呵，我会帮忙保护教授的。

(Twang—)（铮——）

(The piercing sound of a guzheng suddenly resonates through the area as we instinctively cover our ears.)（刺耳的古筝声唐突在我们所在的区域回响，让我们忍不住捂住了耳朵。）

CommanderTch... They're certainly not interested in playing by the book at all...啧……这些熵真的都是不按常理出牌啊……

CommanderCan you turn off auditory modules whenever you want?听觉模块这个东西能随时关掉吗？

LewisA guzheng? W-wait, maybe?!古筝的声音？难、难道说？！

CommanderI think it's time to test my theory.或许需要验证一下我的想法了。

CommanderLewis, Persicaria, prepare for combat!刘易斯，帕斯卡，准备战斗！

LewisYes!是！

PersicariaLewis' neural cloud is still being influenced by the virus. Allow me to take the vanguard.刘易斯心智中还有病毒的影响，我来做前锋吧。

CommanderNo, Persicaria. I have a place I need you to go to.不，帕斯卡。这一次我需要你去这个地点。

CommanderIf things go the way I think they will... We need to make precautions.如果真的和我预想中的一样的话……我们需要提前做点布防了。

CommanderCan you do it?你能做到吗？

PersicariaI understand.了解。

Neon Strum 霓虹筝鸣

(A rain of metal washes away the viruses plaguing the Cloud in the middle of a prosperous city. Differing from the way Persicaria and I attack, a light machine gun can intercept a large number of enemies with its fire suppression.)（子弹化为的铁雨在繁华的城市中清扫着危害云端的病毒，轻机枪的火力压制与我和帕斯卡的攻击方式不同，可以阻击大量的敌人。）

(It is for this reason that I can employ more flexible tactics with Persicaria.)（也因此这样更方便我和帕斯卡执行更灵活的战术。）

CommanderLewis, 11 o'clock!刘易斯！11点钟方向！

LewisGot it!明白！

(Lewis quickly reloads, unloading on the target. The bullets flow like an endless stream, tearing apart any Entropic who dares approach.)（刘易斯快速更换弹盘，朝着目标地点继续倾泻火力。子弹如铁流般连绵不绝，试图将靠近的熵病毒撕碎。）

EntropicScree—嘶嘶——

(Countless viruses are dismembered by Lewis' bullets, but one Entropic deftly weaves through the rain of bullets.)（数只熵病毒被刘易斯的子弹撕成了碎片，但是有一只熵却灵活地在弹雨中穿梭。）

LewisYou're not getting away!休想走！

(Lewis takes aim again at the Entropic threatening to break through the lines. It moves with a dancer's grace, moving out of Lewis' reach with a swift motion.)（刘易斯的枪口再一次对准突破战线的熵病毒，但是熵病毒的动作如舞者般轻盈，灵活闪身，竟然完全脱离了刘易斯的射界。）

CommanderThis one looks tough. 3 o'clock, let's move!果然不好对付啊，我们朝三点钟方向移动！

LewisLeave it to me!交给我吧！

(Lewis produces another pan magazine, preparing to reload and cover our retreat. The Entropic dashes up to her like a phantasm.)（刘易斯拿出新的弹盘准备掩护我们撤退，但是熵病毒却鬼魅般冲到了刘易斯的面前。）

(Easily disarming Lewis with a dance-like motion, the tips of its tentacles slash through Lewis' clothing.)（它宛如舞蹈一般甩动触手，轻松将刘易斯手中的武器踢开，触手的末端如利刃般划破了刘易斯的上衣。）

EntropicScree—嘶嘶——

LewisMartial arts?! Gah...这是武术？！呜……

(The tentacle morphs from a slash to a stab, solidly making impact and forcing Lewis back.)（触手从抽打转变为突刺，狠狠砸在了刘易斯的身上，让刘易斯后退了一步。）

(The strike gives Lewis an opening. She twists to the side with a sudden motion, grabbing the tentacle with one hand and sending an operand-empowered fist towards the virus' flank.)（但是也让刘易斯抓住了破绽。她猛地侧身单手抓住了触手，拳头裹挟着算量砸向病毒的侧翼。）

LewisDon't underestimate me!不要小看我的力量啊！

EntropicSsk!嘶！

CommanderLewis! It's a feint!刘易斯！是佯攻！

(BANG—)（砰——）

EntropicTwang—铮——

(A bullet strikes the other virus, but all it accomplishes is to interrupt the Entropic's sound-based attack.)（子弹击中了另一只熵病毒，但是却只是暂时阻碍了它用古筝的声音攻击的手段。）

(Lewis quickly retreats with a roll, picking up her weapon.)（刘易斯用战术翻滚迅速后撤，捡起了地上遗落的武器。）

CommanderOne fights with martial arts and dancing, and the other fires guzheng-like sound waves...一个能用武术和舞蹈来战斗，一个可以发出类似古筝的音波……

CommanderNever imagined that I'd have to fight these sisters one day.没想到会有一天要和这姐妹俩战斗啊。

CommanderLewis, how are your reserves?刘易斯，消耗如何？

LewisI'm alright, but I burned through a lot of ammo just now...我没事，不过刚刚子弹消耗有点多……

EntropicSsss—嘶——

(The two uniquely endowed viruses slowly approach us, waving their tentacles.)（两只奇特的熵病毒挥舞着触手，缓缓向我们靠近。）

(In both their stances and movements, these two Entropics are instinctively covering each other.)（不论是走路的姿态还是行径，都可以看出这两只熵病毒在下意识地相互掩护。）

(With one approaching and one recovering, their tentacles form an impenetrable net, forcing us back time and time again.)（一进一退，触手交织挥舞形成密不透风的网，步步紧逼让我们不得不持续后退。）

(I take a look at my last magazine in my hand, drawing my dagger with a touch of resignation.)（我看了看手中仅存的弹匣，有些无奈地抽出了防身用的匕首。）

CommanderThis is the place, I hope Persicaria makes it here...地点就是这里了，希望帕斯卡能够赶上啊……

PersicariaIf it is your wish, I will make it happen.只要是您的期望，我一定会完成。

PersicariaProfessor, Lewis! Watch out for the impact!教授，刘易斯！小心算量的冲击！

(We hear a reliable voice in our comms. Lewis and I immediately drop to the ground without a hint of hesitation.)（可靠的声音在通讯器中响起，我和刘易斯没有任何的犹豫快速俯身卧倒。）

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(An arrow of crimson operands emerges from the two Entropics' blind spot, instantly impaling the two like a comet cleaving through the void.)（赤红色算量的利箭从两只熵病毒的死角射出，如流星般撕裂虚空，瞬间将两只熵病毒一起贯穿。）

(The arrowhead explodes, releasing a scorching energy wave that shreds the viruses' bodies.)（箭矢爆炸开来，释放出炙热的能量波将两只熵病毒的身体撕碎。）

EntropicScrk?!嘶？！

LewisWe did it! Their cores are gone... they won't be able to hold on for much longer.成功了！它们的核心已经被破坏……它们撑不了太久了。

EntropicSsk... ss?嘶……嘶？

(One of the incapacitated viruses slowly shifts itself, covering the other virus with what remains of its body.)（其中一只失去行动力的熵病毒缓缓挪动身体，将自己的身体覆盖到另一只熵病毒上。）

(Its pupils dilate as if it had countless questions it wished to ask, but it can only hum weakly.)（它的瞳孔正在扩散，似乎有许多疑问想要解答，却只能发出微弱的嗡鸣。）

(I produce the extractor, immediately beginning the code extraction process.)（而我则是拿出了提取器，直接开始提取病毒的代码。）

CommanderMade from Jiangyu and Daiyan's data... Almost identical, in both combat styles and mutual coordination.你们果然是用绛雨和黛烟的数据制作出来的存在……不论是战斗方式还是相互之间的配合，几乎一模一样。

CommanderJust what are you? Who made you?你们到底是谁？谁创造了你们！

Entropic...A great mountain, its waters aflow... A mutual understanding...……高山……流水……知音……

Entropic...We've lost... hahaha... as expected of the Professor...……输了啊……嘿嘿嘿……不愧是教授……

CommanderAnswer me!回答我的问题！

(The two appear to have no intentions of answering my questions, only babbling on incomprehensibly with dubious pronunciation.)（然而两只熵病毒似乎没有回答我问题的打算，仅仅是用蹩脚的发音重复着各种各样牛头不对马嘴的话语。）

Entropic...Those who came before... dreamed of… being a butterfly... Oh, this vast virtual world... whose dream might you be...……古人有云庄……周梦蝶……这偌大的虚幻世界……又是谁的梦呢……

EntropicEven if I have to... go to the corners of the world, cross the widest river... I'll be with you...哪怕跑到……天涯海角……刀山火海……我也会一直跟随你的……

LewisDaiyan, Jiangyu...黛烟，绛雨……

(Lewis closes her eyes, almost unwilling to watch the scene before her.)（刘易斯闭上了眼睛，似乎对眼前的这一幕有些不忍。）

PersicariaThey're just viruses brought into existence with the help of data, they don't have any consciousness to speak of.它们只是借助数据诞生的病毒，并没有真正意义上的意识。

PersicariaDon't worry, this won't impact the real Dolls at all.不用担心，这并不会影响到真正的她们。

PersicariaBut... it definitely weighs on the mind.但是……这个感觉确实不好受。

CommanderHow many of the Dolls that I know have been involved in Project Neural Cloud? It can't be just Daiyan, Jiangyu, Lind, and Florence, right?我所认识的人形中有多少参与过云图计划？应该不只是黛烟，绛雨，琳德还有芙洛伦她们吧？

CommanderThis data should be from before they became T-Dolls.这些数据，应该是你们成为战术人形之前的数据。

PersicariaAs I said before, Project Neural Cloud backed up the neural data of autonomous Dolls in the Cloud. Preserving their data reduces losses in the case that a Doll's frame is damaged.正如我之前所说，云图计划是将自律人形的心智数据进行云备份，从而保证在人形素体损伤的情况下，心智数据仍得以保留，降低损失成本。

PersicariaThe nature of this research requires a great variety of samples, and so Project Neural Cloud attracted many Dolls with special skillsets.但是要进行这样的研究就必须有大量不同的样本，因此云图计划吸纳了许多拥有特殊技能的人形。

PersicariaIntangible cultural heritage performance Dolls, another cultural heritage Doll turned martial arts Doll... A clinical trial Doll, with sensory receptors approximate to a human's.非遗演奏类人形，明明是非遗人形却成功转型的武打类人形……有着近乎人类感官的受试人形。

CommanderLewis was one of them, I'm sure.刘易斯也是其中的一员吧。

LewisYeah. I thought that if my neural cloud could be backed up, I could bring toys and hope to children stuck in war zones.嗯，当时的我觉得如果我的心智可以备份，我就可以去战区中为那些被困在其中的孩子们带去玩具和希望。

LewisSo our research was not limited to Project Neural Cloud, it included various works related to new projects and collaborative ventures.所以我们的研究不仅仅是云图计划，还包括了在我们各自领域的合作与各种新型研发项目的实验。

CommanderThe data I saw with the little Agents and in these sectors, right?就是那些小智能体以及这些扇区中我所看到的数据吗。

CommanderLooks like you've had some pretty interesting experiences outside of being a T-Doll, Lewis.刘易斯，看来你们除了战术人形之外还有另一段有趣的经历啊。

CommanderEven data that was originally lost in the Cloud, no?甚至还关乎到云端曾经失踪的数据，对吗？

LewisEh?! P-Professor, how did you know?!诶？！教、教授您是怎么知道的？！

(I turn to Persicaria, who silently nods, confirming my suspicions.)（我看向了帕斯卡，她只是默默地点头确认了我的猜测。）

CommanderRegardless, this incident is inextricably linked to your pasts.不论如何，这一次事件和你们的过去密不可分。

CommanderIt's unfortunate that we can't ascertain what their goals are. Whether it's the Cloud itself, or us in the Cloud...可惜现在还无法完全确认对方的目的，究竟是云端，还是进入云端的我们……

????Rather than speculate... How about you come see for yourself?与其在这里猜测……不如直接来亲眼见证……

LewisWho is it?谁！

(A bizarre voice suddenly fills the space, and we immediately pick up our weapons.)（诡异的声音突然响起，让我们三人立刻背靠背举起了武器。）

(The voice is a familiar one, but it carries with it a bone-chilling weight.)（明明是熟悉的声音却又带有着让人恐惧的沉重感。）

LewisI haven't detected the signatures of any other Agents or viruses...我没有检测到其他智能体或者病毒的算量……

Persicaria...She's speaking to us via these two.……她在借助这些病毒和我们对话。

????Ehehe... I was more than satisfied with the Professor and Lewis, but here comes an unexpected bounty...呵呵呵呵……本以为能见到教授和刘易斯已经十分完美……没想到现在还有意外的收获……

????Professor, like I said before... welcome to the world of data.教授……正如之前所说……欢迎来到数据的世界。

????I will be waiting for you in that place...我在那个地方等着你……

CommanderThat place? Who are you?那个地方？你是谁？

????All you must do is follow my kin...呵呵呵呵，您只需要跟随我的眷属们就好……

????Of course, you could turn down my offer and continue to extract data from them. I can guarantee, however, that you will fail.当然您也可以选择不与我见面，直接去寻找我的眷属提取数据。但是我可以保证，您绝对无法成功。

????I look forward to meeting you... Professor.我很期待我们的见面……教授……

(As the bizarre voice departs, the viruses still struggling on the ground a moment ago immediately shatter and fade, turning into motes of operand dust.)（随着诡异的声音逐渐远去，原本在地上还能勉强挣扎的病毒瞬间破碎，化为了算量的尘埃。）

(I solemnly pick up the extractor on the ground, its data collection bar reading 85%.)（我默默走上前，捡起地上的病毒提取仪器，上面显示着数据收集率85%。）

(The progress bar continues to shine as if mocking our efforts, but it also signifies the approach of the end.)（进度条闪烁着，似乎在嘲笑我们的努力，却也暗示着终点的逼近。）

Illusionary Oasis 绿洲幻影

(In the depths of the Magrasea Cloud, purple hordes of Entropics revel in dance, circling in the air like a twisted ballet troupe.)（麦戈拉超云端的最深处，紫色的熵群翩翩起舞，如诡异的芭蕾般在虚空旋转。）

(At times they entwine, at times they separate. The sector's gentle light spills down on them as their tentacles sway like ribbons, adding a certain wicked silence to the ambience.)（它们时而交错，时而分离，触手如丝带般优雅挥动，映照着扇区柔和的光芒，却带着一丝不祥的宁静。）

(Just as the voice said, these Entropics have no intention of attacking us. They only circle around the area's center, part of some welcoming rite.)（正如那个诡异声音所说的一样，这些病毒没有任何攻击我们的意思，只是围绕着中心盘旋，仿佛在进行某种欢迎的仪式。）

Commander...……

(I raise my weapon trying to take aim at one of the viruses.)（我举起了武器，尝试瞄准其中一只熵病毒。）

Entropic...……

CommanderSlipping away the moment we take out our weapons. Not giving us a chance, huh?只要我们拿出武器就会立刻下潜吗。还真是一点机会都不给我们。

CommanderTo gather data on the viruses, we need to step into their trap. Looks like they've got us.想要收集病毒的数据，只能先跳进它们的陷阱中，完全被人拿捏了啊。

LewisPersicaria, is this...帕斯卡，这里难道是……

PersicariaI didn't think she would pick this of all places.没想到她居然选择了这么一个地方。

CommanderYou've been here before?你们来过这里？

LewisJust who...……到底是谁……

(Lewis clenches her fists, her entire body trembling.)（刘易斯紧握双拳，浑身不由自主地在颤抖。）

LewisNot only do they have our data, but they took the Oasis and...不仅仅有我们的数据，甚至连绿洲都……

CommanderOasis?绿洲？

(It's the first time I've heard the name, but it feels somewhat intimate.)（明明是第一次听到的名字，但我却有一种亲切感。）

(I take another look at the massive sector. Differing in style from all the others, this one appears to be filled with some kind of life.)（我重新审视了这个庞大的扇区，和之前所有的扇区风格都不同，这个扇区似乎充满了一种生机。）

(Virtual verdure dots the space between the buildings. The sky is a bright blue like the outside world's, and clouds drift along ever so naturally.)（虚拟的绿意点缀在钢铁建筑间，天空如现实般湛蓝，云朵悠然飘浮，一切都那么自然。）

CommanderThis sector's closer to reality than any other. The color of the sky here is more natural too.这个扇区比任何一个扇区都接近现实，天空的颜色也更加自然。

PersicariaThis is the Oasis, a place that represents hope and rebirth. But, it shouldn't be here...这里是绿洲，是一个象征希望与重生的地方。但是它不应该出现在这里……

????Hehehe, you're mistaken. The Oasis has always been here.呵呵呵，并不是哦。绿洲永远都在这里。

????It will always be here, for the Professor.永远都为了教授而存在。

CommanderWe accepted your invitation. No need to hide anymore, right?我们都答应你的邀约了，就不要再躲躲藏藏了吧？

CommanderShow yourself—whoever you are.现身吧——不管你是谁。

????Very well. Before that, though, I must insist that unrelated personnel take their leave...您说得对，不过在那之前，就先请无关人员退场吧……

(Squelch—)（咕叽——）

(This disgusting, viscous, sound. Always signifying the Entropics' arrival.)（又是这恶心又黏着的声响，而这个声音的出现意味着熵病毒的到来。）

(A great deal of viruses emerge from the ground. They curtsy genially, presenting a strange gesture of welcome.)（大量的熵病毒从地面浮现而出，它们手舞足蹈，摆出了一个诡异的欢迎姿势。）

Commander...More and more humanoid.……越来越拟人了。

Entropic...Tss...……嘶……

(As I focus on the viruses' behavior, a thick mist expands outwards from the sector's center, swallowing us in an instant.)（就在我把关注点放在熵病毒的行为的时候，一团紫色的浓雾以扇区为中心快速扩散，将我们瞬间吞没。）

(It surrounds us like a living being, perforating my skin with a frigid sensation. I instinctively cover my mouth and nose, but I still breathe in some of it.)（雾气如活物般缠绕，带着冰冷的触感渗入皮肤。就算我下意识捂住口鼻，还是不慎吸入了一些雾气。）

(A feeling of dizziness strikes me, overwhelming me with discomfort.)（一阵眩晕感随之袭来，让人极度不适。）

(My sense of hearing and vision instantly become clouded. I hear Lewis and Persicaria's voices, but I can't tell—are they calling out to me? Warning me?)（听觉和视觉瞬间变得模糊，我似乎听到了刘易斯和帕斯卡的声音，但是却无法分辨——是呼喊？还是警告？）

CommanderLewis? Persicaria?刘易斯？帕斯卡？

(In the space of dozens of seconds, the purple smoke fades bizarrely. That's all the time it took for everything around me to change.)（仅仅数十秒的时间，紫色的烟雾就诡异地散去。但是就是这感官上的数十秒，让周围的一切都发生了改变。）

(Lewis, Persicaria, and even the viruses that had come to greet me had disappeared without a trace.)（刘易斯，帕斯卡，乃至刚刚迎接我的病毒此时都消失得无影无踪。）

(I find myself alone, weapon in hand, in the sector's heart.)（只剩我孤身一人，手持武器站在扇区的中心。）

CommanderThis is...这到底是……

SystemID verified. Welcome back, Professor.特征码验证成功，欢迎回来，教授。

CommanderThe sector's systems? Hm?扇区系统的声音？嗯？

(A control interface appears without my prompting. An ocean of text unfurls before me, flooding my field of vision.)（一个操控界面不受我控制地弹出，大量的文字信息在我的面前展现，如洪水般涌入视野。）

CommanderOasis construction records?绿洲建设记录？

CommanderRec room, ops room...休息室的建设，指挥部的建设……休息室的建设……

CommanderWait, this data is...等等，这些数据是……

??We'll build our headquarters here, and here will be the dorm, warehouse, engineering department... Factory, plaza, or even a commercial district.就在这里建指挥部好了，在这里建宿舍、仓库、工程局……还有加工厂，广场，说不定还能有商业街呢。

??...Right, we should also build a weather simulator. The weather in the Cloud doesn't mimic reality. Though extreme weather conditions are no longer a concern, the unchanging climate can make us feel detached from the passage of time.……对了，最好还能有模拟气象的设施。云端的天气不像现实，虽说不用担心恶劣天气影响，但总是一成不变，慢慢也会失去时间感的。

??Blue skies by day, starry skies by night—they remind us of what it means to feel alive and renew our resolve to see the real sky out there once more.看着蓝天和星空，也能有自己存在的实感吧，然后就能想到……之后一定要回到现实，看看真正的天空。

??After all, one of the great things about a virtual world is that it lets us experience the unreal, doesn't it?在云端能看见那些现实无法实现的东西，不也很好吗？

CommanderGah... like what I saw before I entered... are these my memories? Or the Professor's? Or maybe...呜……和进入云端前看到的一样……这是我的记忆？还是教授的记忆？又或者是……

(Fighting against the pain in my head, I go over each data entry again.)（强忍着大脑的疼痛感，我重新查看各项数据内容。）

(The Oasis' data is completely different from the content scattered through the other sectors. What's been left here is more alive, filled with hope, like a blueprint bearing many people's dreams.)（绿洲的数据内容和之前散落在扇区中的内容完全不同。它们更温暖，更充满希望，像是一群人共同筑梦的蓝图。）

CommanderArtificial intelligence, cybersafety, environmental exploration, military-industrial, assassination... Veterinary medicine, solutions, herbs, nautical navigation, even aerospace technology.人工智能，网络安全，环境探索，军工，暗杀……兽医，药剂，草药，航海，甚至连航天科技都有吗？

CommanderNever would have imagined that we could've stepped into space in the past, and all of this relevant data is buried here in this sector.谁能想到过去的我们甚至可以踏足宇宙，而现在这些相关的数据居然被埋藏在这个扇区之中。

CommanderIf all of this technology could be applied in reality...如果这些技术可以应用到现实……

????If even a third of this technology could be applied in the real world, many things would be different, no?如果这些科研数据有三分之一能够应用在现实中，都足以改写很多事情不是吗？

????It would change the future of war, heal countless illnesses, send humanity back towards the stars...改变战争的格局，治愈无数疾病，让人类重返星空……

CommanderThis voice... Persicaria?这个声音？帕斯卡？

PersicariaIt's me, Professor.是的，是我。教授。

(She slowly proceeds to my side, extending a hand to scroll down on the control panel in front of me.)（帕斯卡缓缓走到我的身边，她伸出手滑动着我眼前的控制界面。）

PersicariaHave a look at these, research reports from relic-surveying Dolls. If this data were made public, it would be able to increase how long Dolls or even humans can remain active in contamination zones.您看看这个，这是遗迹探索用人形的研究报告。这些数据如果可以公开，足以提升人形乃至人类在污染区中的活动时间。

PersicariaRegrettably, if made public, this data would also create undesirable results for some "premium" products. As a result, this data is consigned to being locked here by 42Lab.但是很遗憾，这些数据如果公开会对某些“优质”产品造成影响。最终这些数据就只能被42Lab封存在这个区域。

PersicariaDon't even mention this aerospace-adjacent data. Originally, this was the research of a sector established by humans who sought the wider universe. To this end, they created astronaut Dolls, aerospace research Dolls, aeronautical navigation Dolls...这些航天航空的数据就更不用说了，本来这是一群追求宇宙的人类们所创建的扇区中的研究资料。甚至为此打造了宇航人形，航天科技人形，航空导航人形……

PersicariaBut none of this technology was ever employed in the fields they belonged in, by either Dolls or humans.但是这些技术最终，都没有用在人形和人类想要应用的领域中。

(Persicaria deeply sighs, as if the data before her is cause for regret.)（帕斯卡深深叹了一口气，似乎是对眼前的数据带有一丝遗憾。）

PersicariaTheir purpose was twisted, forgotten, and finally left to sink in this ocean of data.它们原本的用途被人扭曲，被人遗忘，最终只能沉没在这片数据之海中。

PersicariaEvery Doll that participated in Project Neural Cloud thought they would be driving a project's dream forward when they entered the Cloud.参与云图计划的人形们，在进入云端的时候都认为自己可以成为推动某项梦想的一部分。

PersicariaTo cure the incurable, using genes simulated with data from the Cloud. To record the inheritance of human culture here, to preserve it. To solve the problem of Doll neural backups by exploring it here in the Cloud.用云端的数据模拟基因解决不可医治的疾病，在云端中记录和留下人类文化的传承，在云端中探索和寻找解决人形心智备份的问题。

PersicariaAnd all of this data will be buried here. The dreams of Dolls, trampled upon and forgotten until they have nothing left... Every dream born here, all devoured by reality.然而最终这些数据，都被埋藏在这里。人形的梦想被践踏，被人类遗忘，甚至最终他们失去了一切……云端筑梦的一切都被现实所吞噬。

PersicariaAre you really content with this?您觉得，这样好吗？

Commander...……

CommanderIs this why you're destroying the Cloud?这就是你毁灭云端的理由吗？

CommanderReleasing this virus for the sake of "justice"?为了“正义”而释放病毒？

PersicariaOh?哦？

(I raise my weapon, aiming squarely at the head of the "Persicaria" in front of me.)（我举起武器，瞄准了眼前这个帕斯卡的头颅。）

CommanderJig's up. You're not Persicaria.卸下你的伪装吧。你不是帕斯卡。

PersicariaWhat are you saying? I...您在说什么？我的……

CommanderYour ID might be Persicaria's, but my gut tells me that you're not the Persicaria I came to know after I entered the Cloud.你的特征码确实显示着是帕斯卡。但是我的直觉告诉我，你绝对不是我进入云端后认识的那个帕斯卡。

CommanderYou and the viruses are one and the same, merely taking advantage of her data.你只是和那些病毒一样，借助着她的数据罢了。

????...Well, well, should I say that this was to be expected of you, Professor? Or was I perhaps too hasty?……哎呀哎呀……该说不愧是教授？还是说我太过于着急了？

????Since the very moment I saw you, my neural cloud became absolutely restless. It was perhaps too much for me to disguise myself as that little coward.毕竟在见到您的一瞬间，我的心智就不断地躁动。要想伪装成那个胆小鬼实在是有些太勉强了。

????She was always so indecisive. But I... I am different.她总是那么优柔寡断，而我……可不一样。

(Purple fluid begins to ripple outwards beneath "Persicaria's" feet, slowly climbing upwards along her body.)（紫色的液体在帕斯卡的脚下泛起点点涟漪，随之顺着帕斯卡的身体开始攀升。）

(It swarms about like a living being, corroding her outer layer. Soon after the liquid swallows her body entirely, a virus akin to her in appearance emerges in front of me.)（液体如活物般缠绕，腐蚀着她的外壳。在帕斯卡的身体被紫色的液体包裹之后，一个与她样貌酷似的病毒出现在我的面前。）

????Most importantly, I never should have given that coward a chance to approach you.当然，或许最重要的是，我不应该给那个胆小鬼任何机会接近您的。

????It's a shame that my kin had not yet covered the entirety of the Cloud then, giving her an opportunity.可惜我的眷属在那个时候还未能覆盖整个云端，才让她有了可乘之机。

Commander...Who are you?……你是谁？

BeelneithMy name is Beelneith. I am your guide, Professor.我的名字是贝欧尼斯，是您的引路人……教授。

BeelneithA shadow that paves the path before you, a guardian that lives only for you.一个为您铺路的影子，一个为您而生的守护者。

Commander...A guide? You mean forcing us here with all of those viruses?……引路人？你是指用病毒把我们逼到了这个扇区里吗？

CommanderAll that death, all that pain... was your "guidance"?那些死亡，那些痛苦，就是你所谓的“指引”？

BeelneithHehehe, that look of yours, so filled with hostility... ah, truly splendid.呵呵呵呵，教授您那充满敌意的眼神……啊……真好啊。

BeelneithYou need not be so alarmed. I am not your enemy.不过，您不用如此警戒。我不是您的敌人。

BeelneithSee, I am here to grant you salvation.相反，我是您的救赎者。

CommanderMy Dolls are tormented by a virus, and the Agents here suffer at your hand.我的人形们在遭受病毒的折磨，云端的智能体被你所伤害。

CommanderI do not need your salvation.我可不需要这种救赎。

BeelneithSuffer? No, no... I do not harm, nor do I destroy. I simply guide the Cloud towards a more proper form.伤害？不不不……这不是伤害也不是毁灭。这是将这个云端引导到它应该有的样子。

BeelneithAnd for the Cloud to be how it is meant to be, your existence is necessary.而要让云端回到原本应该有的姿态，您的存在是不可或缺的。

BeelneithIf you will agree to only a tiny request of mine, both your Dolls and everything here in the Cloud, I can restore to their former state.只要您愿意答应我小小的请求，不论是您的人形还是云端的一切，我都会恢复原状。

BeelneithEverything will be perfect, as they once were.一切都会完美如初。

CommanderA tiny request?小小的要求？

BeelneithStay here, Professor. Don't leave... I, no, we have missed you.留下来，教授。不要再离开了……我，我们很想您。

BeelneithYou will have everything here—there is no pollution, intrigue, or war here. Only eternal peace.在这里，您将拥有一切——没有污染，没有权谋，没有战争，只有永恒的宁静。

(She extends a hand towards me. Her enthralling whisper, a siren call, lures me in. A faint purple mist rises through the air, permeating my mind.)（贝欧尼斯向我伸出了手，她的声音仿佛有魔力一般，带着蛊惑的低语。空气中隐隐有紫色的雾气升腾，渗透进我的意识。）

BeelneithStay in the Cloud, Professor. There will be no inequality here, no underhanded schemes. A Magrasea that exists only for you.留在云端吧，教授。在这里不会有不公，不会有阴险的诡计，只有为您而存在的……麦戈拉。

BeelneithA perfect world, a utopia of your very own.一个完美的世界，一个属于您的乌托邦。

CommanderWhat... did you do to me...你……对我做了什么……

(Beelneith's words tear control of my body away from me. I uncontrollably drop my weapon, walking towards her with stiff, awkward steps.)（面对贝欧尼斯的话语，我的身体失去了控制。手不由自主地松开了武器，向着贝欧尼斯僵硬地迈开了步伐。）

(I am dragged along by formless strings with every movement I make. Her whispers resound through my mind, eroding the will to resist.)（我的每一步都像是被无形的线拉扯，大脑中回荡着她的低语，抵抗的意志渐渐消融。）

BeelneithYes, come to me, Professor.没错……过来吧。教授。

LewisProfessor! You can't go with her!教授！不可以跟她走！

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(An arrow sails through the air, exploding between Beelneith and me. Carmine energy sweeps through the space like a storm, tearing through the mist. Beelneith takes a step back, opening her eyes wide with surprise.)（利箭破空，在我和贝欧尼斯之间炸裂开来。赤红的能量如风暴般席卷，撕裂了雾气，贝欧尼斯后退一步，惊讶地瞪大眼睛。）

(A red silhouette quickly rushes forward, slamming into her with a forceful fist.)（红色的身影迅速冲到了贝欧尼斯身边，刚猛的重拳狠狠砸在了贝欧尼斯身上。）

LewisGet away from the Professor!给我离教授远一点！

Beelneith...……

(The intensity of the blow forces Beelneith back a couple of steps, but she walks away without any substantial damage.)（剧烈的冲击让贝欧尼斯后退了数步，但是却未能对其造成有效的伤害。）

(But that was all the time I needed to wrestle back control of my body. The haziness in my mind gone, I scramble to pick up my weapon, steadying my breath and stance.)（但这点时间也足以让我重新取回身体的主动权了。眩晕感退去，我猛地捡起武器，喘息着站稳。）

BeelneithHuman resistance to me truly is unbelievable. To break free in only just a fleeting moment...……人类对我的抗性还真是不可思议，只是被稍微打扰一下就挣脱了我的控制啊。

BeelneithWell, if it isn't Lewis. Have you finally come to conclusions? And the cur, Persicaria... Ahaha, the main cast is all here.哎呀哎呀，这不是刘易斯吗。你终于想通了吗？还有胆小鬼帕斯卡……呵呵呵，主角都聚齐了。

BeelneithWhat a most perfect gathering.这场聚会……真是完美。

CommanderEveryone, prepare for combat! Our target is the virus' leader, Beelneith!所有人！准备战斗！目标病毒的首领贝欧尼斯！

CommanderPersicaria, take the vanguard! I'll handle the flanks! Lewis, fire support. No need to save ammo.帕斯卡，作为前锋压制正面！我作为边卫策应！刘易斯，火力掩护，不要吝啬弹药。

Lewis and PersicariaYes!是！

Illusionary Oasis 绿洲幻影

(Great throngs of viruses congregate around Beelneith, filling the air with a low humming and acrid smell.)（战场之上，大量的病毒在贝欧尼斯身边集结，空气中回荡着低沉的嗡鸣和腐蚀的酸涩味。）

(It takes only a few clashes for us to discover that we cannot deal any effective damage to Beelneith. Instead, the viruses at her beck and call begin to wear us down.)（短短的数次交锋，我们完全无法对贝欧尼斯造成有效的杀伤，甚至疲于应对她召唤的病毒。）

BeelneithDone already? That was faster than I imagined.这就结束了？比我想象中还要快啊。

(She glides about ethereally, every single attack of hers mechanically precise.)（贝欧尼斯的身影如幽灵般游移，每一次攻击都如机械一般的冰冷精确。）

(Our operands are quickly being consumed, and we only have so much stamina.)（我们的算量在快速消耗，体力也逐渐难以支撑。）

Lewis180 rounds left... But I still have operands! I can fight!子弹只剩下180发……但是我还有算量可以战斗！

LewisI won't let you harm the Professor!我不会让你们伤害教授！

PersicariaProfessor, please stay back. Lewis, take the flanks with me.教授，请您后退。刘易斯，配合我从两侧一起攻击。

PersicariaHer weakness is her core—don't give her a chance to breathe!她的弱点在核心——别让她有喘息的机会！

BeelneithI heard that. Not that your little tricks would make a difference even if I hadn't.我都听到了哦，不过就算听不到，你们这些小把戏也没有意义。

BeelneithTime to get this game over with.是时候结束这场游戏了。

LewisHuh?!诶？！

(Before we understood what her words meant, two viruses suddenly arise from the ground, leaping into action.)（还没有等我们三人理解贝欧尼斯话中的含义，两只病毒熵突然杀出，如幽影般从地面窜起。）

(One of them swings its tentacles, striking Lewis squarely in the chest.)（其中一只挥动触手，狠狠抽打在刘易斯的胸口。）

LewisAck!咳啊！

PersicariaTch... This data is ours.啧……这个数据，是我们的数据。

PersicariaThey're imitating us...它在模仿我们……

(The virus before Persicaria morphs its tentacles into blades, clashing against Persicaria's weapons.)（而帕斯卡面前的熵病毒，将触手化为了长刃一般，与帕斯卡的双刀对拼。）

(The methodology, angle, and rhythm of attack are perfectly identical, like a mirror image feeding on its original counterpart.)（攻击的方式、角度甚至节奏都完全一致，仿佛镜中的倒影在反噬本体。）

(CLANG—)（锵——）

(The sound of steel on steel reverberates as sparks fly. Persicaria's blade trembles somewhat as the virus continues its offensive tempo with relative ease.)（金属般的撞击声回荡，火花四溅，帕斯卡的刀刃微微颤动，而熵病毒依旧游刃有余不断向着帕斯卡发动攻击。）

PersicariaThis thing... has perfectly replicated my combat style.这家伙……完全复制了我的战斗模式。

EntropicTssk—嘶——

BeelneithHm, more capable than I imagined...呵呵呵，比我想象中还要能干一些嘛……

BeelneithWhat will you do if these viruses continue to multiply, I wonder?不过，如果这些病毒的数量继续翻倍的话？你们要怎么处理呢？

(Beelneith claps casually. Countless viruses swarm into the Oasis like a cloud of locusts, fully surrounding us in their midst.)（贝欧尼斯伸出手轻轻一拍，大量的病毒宛如蝗虫过境一般涌入绿洲，将我们三人包围在中心。）

(Viruses fill our field of view as far as the eye can see, blocking every possible path of retreat.)（我们的视野被层层叠叠的病毒躯体填满，退路被彻底封死。）

LewisWhy... do you have our data?! Who are you?为什么……你会拥有我们的数据？！你到底是谁！

BeelneithWhy do I have it? Did you not give it to me?为什么会拥有你们的数据，这不是你送给我的吗？

LewisMe?我？

BeelneithJust what data did you bring into 42Lab?你当初究竟带了什么数据进入42Lab呢？

BeelneithThose precious little gifts of yours... All nutrients for me.那些珍贵的“礼物”……如今都成了我的养分。

Lewis42Lab... y-you're...42Lab……你、你是……

BeelneithYes. I am made of the experimental data you brought into reality from Project Neural Cloud.没错，我的代码是你从云图计划中带回现实的研究数据。

BeelneithAll of those forgotten bits and pieces sprouted in the newborn Cloud... until they bloomed into me.那些被遗忘的片段，在新生的云端中生根发芽，最终……绽放成我。

PersicariaThe makings of a neural cloud do not exist within experimental data. It's not possible for intelligence to develop there.研究数据没有心智，不可能衍化成有智能的存在。

PersicariaIt's nothing but data. Who are you?它们只是单纯的数据，你到底是谁。

BeelneithOf course it wouldn't be possible if what you said were true... But what if there was a little something else mixed in?如果只是数据的话当然不可能……但是如果这些数据中还混杂了其他的东西呢？

BeelneithAhem, where to even start...咳咳，让我想想从哪里开始比较好……

BeelneithI was prepared to follow you from the moment you pulled me out of the depths of despair.自您将我从绝望中拉起的那刻起，我就已经做好跟随您的准备。

BeelneithWhen the storm has passed, the sunlight that comes through the clouds is exceptionally dazzling. I think I'm finally seeing the same things that you are…暴雨过后，划破乌云的阳光总是格外耀眼。我想我终于看到和您同样的风景了……

(She conducts herself like an actor in a musical, extending a hand towards me, speaking frigid words in Persicaria's tone.)（贝欧尼斯宛如一名歌舞剧的演员，向我伸出手，用着帕斯卡的语气念着无感情的词句。）

(Her voice modulates at will, but it rings hollow in a mechanical way.)（她的声音切换自如，却带着一丝机械的空洞。）

BeelneithI know I must look like a mess now. So please, don't look at me, Professor, give me some time...……我现在肯定不好看。所以先别看我，教授，给我一点时间……

BeelneithI'm sorry, Professor, I'll get you a new shirt...抱歉教授，我会赔一件衣服给您的……

Lewis...……

CommanderThat's... Lewis' voice.这是……刘易斯的声音。

BeelneithWhat lovely words, what delicious emotions...多么美妙的话语，多么美妙的情感啊……

BeelneithI wonder if any new mecha series got released in the real world. If you see any good ones, make sure you pay close attention to them for me and favorite them.不知道现实世界最近又有什么机甲新番更新，遇上情节精彩的，教授记得帮我多看两眼，为佳作贡献一下收视率啊。

BeelneithDon't worry, Prof! No matter where we are, our hearts will always be one, so don't feel bad about leaving...教授别担心！无论到了哪里，我们的心都是相连的，所以不用舍不得……

BeelneithI hope all will be well for you after returning to the real world. Having been through war myself, I know how cruel it can be. That said, I'm sure you'll be fine.希望您回到现实世界后一切顺利，经历过战争的我也知道那里的残酷。可如果是您的话，相信一定会没问题的。

BeelneithI know this sounds kind of cringy, but I really was very happy when I was with you. Make sure you remember us when you get back to reality, yeah?虽然说起来有点肉麻，但和你在一起的时候的确很开心。你回到现实了之后，也一定要好好记住我们啊。

CommanderEnough!够了！

(As she continues to switch voices, an irrepressible anger inside me demands that I stop her.)（随着贝欧尼斯不断变换声线，一股难以压抑的怒火让我厉声喝止了贝欧尼斯的行为。）

CommanderYou will not render their heartfelt feelings into a heartless joke.不许拿她们的情感开玩笑。

BeelneithA joke? Never... they are of utmost import to me.开玩笑？怎么会呢……我可是十分尊重这些情感的哦。

BeelneithLove, longing, trust, friendship, loyalty, intimacy... They are what makes me.爱慕，憧憬，信赖，友情，忠心，亲情……正是这些情感构成了我。

BeelneithAnd I will make those Dolls' wishes come true in their stead... By keeping you here forever.而我也会为这些人形完成心愿……将您永远留在云端。

BeelneithA perfect world. An eternity for us and us alone.一个完美的世界，一个只属于我们的永恒。

LewisWe've never wanted that!我们从来没有这么想过！！！

BeelneithNo, you simply gave up.你们不是没有想过，你们是单纯放弃了。

BeelneithI will do it in your stead, regardless of the methods necessary... Like so.而我会不择手段替你们完成……就像这样。

(She waves a hand, and a communications feed appears before us.)（贝欧尼斯随手一挥，一个视讯界面出现在我们的面前。）

(I see the Elmo in the feed, as well as Varjagers, Magni Security, and even other bounty hunters attacking it.)（在画面中，我们看到了艾莫号。以及正在袭击艾莫号的瓦良格帮、曼尼安保，甚至是其他的赏金猎人。）

(Sparks fly as explosions resonate, the Elmo's chassis trembling under fire. The silhouettes of Groza and the others fight on, but the tides of battle are turning against them.)（火光四射，爆炸的轰鸣回荡，船体在炮火中摇晃，闪电她们的身影在屏幕上奋战，却渐渐陷入劣势。）

LewisThe Elmo!!艾莫号！！！

CommanderI see now. You came to know of the Elmo via the transport paths and the virus. Then, you took control of the Elmo and sent a signal to surrounding groups.原来如此，你通过传输通道和病毒知晓了艾莫号的信息。然后操作艾莫号朝着周围所有的群体发出了讯号。

BeelneithIt's very helpful that you came to understand so quickly. With that irksome lump of metal out of the way, you'll never be able to leave the Cloud again.您能这么快理解现状真是帮了大忙了。只要那艘碍事的铁疙瘩消失了，您就再也无法离开云端了。

BeelneithOf course, just in case...当然，为了以防万一……

PersicariaOh no!不好！

(Whoosh—)（刷——）

(A black shadow suddenly emerges from the ground, catching me off-guard.)（一团黑影突然从地下窜出，这突如其来的袭击让我猝不及防。）

(Persicaria lunges towards me without hesitation, but the shadow's attack still pierces us both cleanly.)（而帕斯卡则是毫不犹豫扑向了我，但是黑影的攻击依旧将我们二人贯穿。）

(Pain sweeps through my body. Operands leak from my wounds like blood.)（疼痛席卷全身，鲜血般的算量从伤口溢出。）

CommanderGah...呜……

(I feel an immense pain radiating outwards from my chest, but I can also feel something leaving my body at the same time.)（剧烈的疼痛从胸口袭来，但是除了疼痛外，似乎还有什么东西从我体内消失了。）

PersicariaThe permissions have been edited...权限被篡改了……

BeelneithNow, the Professor's permissions are mine... From now on... The Cloud will be our very own little black box.这样教授的权限就属于我了，从现在开始……这个云端将成为只属于我们的黑盒。

BeelneithCome, my adorable kin. Let's lock this place up.来吧，我可爱的眷属们，将这里封锁起来吧。

(She lightly claps her hands again, and the Entropics lurking underground quickly take to the air.)（贝欧尼斯轻轻拍了拍手，原本潜伏在地下的熵病毒迅速腾空而起。）

(Like marine creatures in their natural environment, they circle in the air above Magrasea, locking down each and every exit.)（它们宛如在海中遨游的海洋生物，在麦戈拉的上空不断地盘旋，封锁了所有出口。）

BeelneithPermission ID—Professor. Black Box Evolution Theory successfully called. Initiating data packaging!权限代码——教授。黑盒演化论调用完毕，数据封装开始！

Persicaria...……

(A red arrow flies forth yet again, but Beelneith easily catches it in her hand.)（赤色的羽箭再一次射出，但是却被贝欧尼斯轻松抓住。）

(It squirms and struggles in her hand, but makes no headway.)（箭矢在她的掌心挣扎，却无法再前进分毫。）

BeelneithAll of Magrasea's operands are under my control. There is nothing you can do.现在麦戈拉的算量已经在我的掌握之中，你不论做什么都是徒劳了。

BeelneithMagrasea will be fully sealed... There'll be no interfering with it from anyone else, inside or out.麦戈拉将被我完全封锁……不论是外界，还是内部，除了我之外都无法干涉。

BeelneithHehehe, then, we'll have all the time in the world to talk.呵呵呵呵，这样我们就有足够的时间来好好聊聊了。

BeelneithBecause you'll have no choice but to stay.因为您的选择将只剩下这个云端。

(Even I can feel the terrifying power she musters as she raises her hands. Operands surge like a tsunami, pressing down on us.)（贝欧尼斯高举双手，即使是我都可以感觉到她那恐怖的算量，如潮水般涌动，压迫着我们的心智。）

(Neither my bullets nor Persicaria's weapons can move Beelneith right now, even slightly.)（不论是我的子弹，还是帕斯卡的武器，都无法撼动此时此刻的贝欧尼斯。）

BeelneithHahaha, there's no need to struggle. You ought to just give up, like Lewis has.呵呵呵，不用挣扎了。你们应该像刘易斯一样放弃就好了。

BeelneithLook at her, sitting so still after seeing what I can do... no, wait! What are you doing?你看看她，在知晓我的算量之后再也没有行动过……不对！你在做什么！

LewisNeural limiters removed. Neural cloud overclocked, overloading...心智限制解除，心智超频，过载……

LewisPermission ID, 42Lab complete network security system... Password, ANTONINA...权限代码42Lab网络完全管理系统……密码ANTONINA……

LewisForced booting transport tunnel!传输通道，强行开启！

(A crevice in space appears before Lewis. On the other side is the tunnel that we went through when we entered the Cloud.)（一道空间的裂缝出现在了刘易斯的面前，而在裂缝的对面，正是我们进入云端时候经历的传输通道。）

CommanderLooks like we have some time, retreat!看来是成功争取时间了，我们撤退！

(I quickly close in on Lewis with Persicaria, leaping into the crack.)（我和帕斯卡迅速向刘易斯靠拢，然后立刻跳入了裂缝之中。）

(As invisible forces begin to tug and pull on us as if they intend to pull us apart, I can feel that we've escaped Beelneith's constraints.)（虚空的拉扯感袭来，身体如被撕裂般疼痛，但是也意味着我们成功逃离了贝欧尼斯的束缚。）

BeelneithNo!!不！！！！

PersicariaLewis, get over here!刘易斯，快过来！

Lewis...No, that won't be enough.……不，只是这样是不够的。

LewisBeelneith... was something I brought into the Cloud. I'll think of a way to take care of this.贝欧尼斯……既然是我带到云端的……那么我会想办法解决这一次事件的。

LewisProfessor, Persicaria... Go. Go back to reality.教授，帕斯卡……去吧，回到现实。

PersicariaLewis?! Don't be stupid!刘易斯？！不要做傻事！

CommanderThe crevice is shrinking?! Lewis, you...裂缝在缩小？！刘易斯你……

LewisPermissions, activate. Tunnel shutdown initiated.权限启动，关闭传输通道。

LewisGoodbye, Professor...再见了，教授……

(The tunnel's opening is forced shut. Accompanied by the roaring of explosions, I log out of the Cloud with Persicaria.)（传输通道的裂缝被强行闭合，伴随着爆炸的轰鸣声，我和帕斯卡登出了云端。）

(The void swallows Lewis' silhouette along with all that was awry with the Cloud.)（虚空的黑暗吞没了刘易斯的身影，以及云端中那一切的不祥。）

Professor 教授

(A shrill ringing disorients me for a moment.)（刺耳的耳鸣声，让我一时间失去了方向感。）

(I can only feel myself continually falling, my body caught up between countless streams tearing and pulling as my consciousness struggles to perceive a thing.)（只觉得自己在传输通道中不断下坠，身体被数据流的乱流撕扯，意识模糊而混乱。）

(But I soon feel a soft mass at my side, its gentle touch stabilizing me like an anchor.)（但是很快就被一个柔软的躯体托住，那温暖的触感如锚点般稳住了我的心神。）

PersicariaProfessor!教授！

PersicariaProfessor, are you alright?教授您还好吧！

CommanderPersicaria... Agh... Where's Lewis?帕斯卡……呜……刘易斯呢！

PersicariaLewis did not log out. She used her final operands to get us out and to close the tunnel.刘易斯没有登出，她将最后的算量和权限都用在了我们以及关闭传输通道上了。

PersicariaShe's still on the other side.现在，她还在那一边。

(Persicaria points towards the other end, but the exit is nothing like what it was when we first entered the Cloud.)（帕斯卡伸手指向了传输通道的尽头，但是这一次传输通道的尽头和我刚进入云端时已经完全不同。）

(An untraversable crevasse had been created by twisting space and visible collapsing. The torn space shines with an uncertain light as countless data fragments fall off its edges into the abyss below.)（肉眼可见的坍塌以及扭曲的空间在传输通道中筑起了一道无法逾越的横沟，如被撕裂的虚空般闪烁着不稳定的光芒，边缘处数据碎片正在不断崩落。）

CommanderPersicaria, help me...帕斯卡，帮我……

PersicariaI'm afraid there isn't anything I can do.很遗憾，我没有办法。

(She interrupts me before I finish, shaking her head powerlessly.)（帕斯卡先一步打断了我的话语，无奈地摇着头。）

PersicariaYour permissions are in Beelneith's hands now. Magrasea is under her control.贝欧尼斯获得了您的权限，现在的麦戈拉已经被她控制住了。

PersicariaLewis thought of every way she could to pull you out of the Cloud... She would not want you to take risks again for her sake.更何况刘易斯拼命想要将您送出云端……她并不希望您回去为她冒险。

CommanderAre there no other ways?没有其他方法了吗？

PersicariaIf we had help from outside...如果有外力的帮忙的话……

PersicariaPerhaps we could break through this cage.或许能打破这个牢笼。

(BEEP—)（嘀嘀嘀——）

(The tunnel's quietude is shattered by our long-silent comms, the biting sound bringing salvation and hope.)（沉寂许久的通讯声打破了传输通道的寂静，如救赎的信号般刺耳却充满希望。）

PersicariaFinally got through to you, Professor. Looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot.终于能和你取得联系了，教授。看来你现在的处境十分不妙啊。

PersicariaHm?嗯？

(The human Persica takes a look at Persicaria beside me. The look in her eyes shakes for a moment, but she immediately recomposes herself.)（人类帕斯卡看了一眼我身边的人形帕斯卡，她的眼神微微一怔，却迅速恢复平静。）

PersicariaGive me a run-down... Persicaria.说明一下情况吧……帕斯卡。

PersicariaYes.嗯。

(Persicaria explains our encounters in the Cloud in the most succinct way possible.)（人形帕斯卡用最简短的方式解释了我们在云端的遭遇。）

PersicariaSo the moment that portion of data from Project Neural Cloud was extracted, the possibility of it evolving into a virus already existed... Or maybe when it was introduced to the new Cloud and left to... Never mind, that's not important.居然是那份云图计划的数据，看来在提取的时候就混入了演变成病毒的可能性……又或者是被放置在新生的云端后……算了，这些不重要。

PersicariaFrom an outside perspective, that virus named Beelneith has the entirety of the Cloud under her control.从外界的视角来看，现在那个叫贝欧尼斯的病毒已经将整个云端控制在自己的手中。

PersicariaThe data she consumed has fully blocked permissions in the Cloud, forming a black box.她用病毒吞噬的数据将云端的权限全部屏蔽，形成了一个黑盒。

CommanderA black box that can't be interacted with or observed? So why can we still see the other end of the tunnel? Could it be... a vulnerability she left on purpose?不可介入不可观测的黑盒吗？那现在我们还能看到通道的另一端……是她故意留下的破绽吗。

CommanderHow's the Elmo doing?艾莫号的情况如何。

PersicariaIt's not looking good. The Elmo's position is being continually broadcast to bounty hunters, Varjagers, and various other factions.很不乐观，艾莫号的位置正在不断向赏金猎人、瓦良格帮甚至其他势力发送。

PersicariaYour Dolls are out receiving those uninvited guests, but the more they fight, the faster the virus will corrode them.你的人形都已经出动去迎接那些不速之客了。但是她们越是战斗，病毒的侵蚀速度就越快。

Persicaria(Sigh)... You should retreat, Professor.唉……撤退吧，教授。

PersicariaWe've taken on more than enough risk this time. You were Beelneith's target in the first place.这一次任务的风险已经过高了，更何况你就是贝欧尼斯的目标。

PersicariaGoing further will only make things worse.继续下去，只会让一切雪上加霜。

CommanderPersica, what about Lewis?帕斯卡，刘易斯怎么办？

CommanderI don't think what she said to me was just empty talk. She thinks there's still a chance that she can get rid of Beelneith by sacrificing herself...她最后对我说的话，绝对不会是空话。她是觉得牺牲自己依旧有成功解决贝欧尼斯的可能性……

Persicaria...……

PersicariaNeural meltdown. She's going to allow Beelneith to consume her, then initiate a meltdown while inside her.心智融毁，刘易斯故意让贝欧尼斯吞噬自己，然后在贝欧尼斯的体内启动心智融毁。

PersicariaThere's a chance that would unmake Beelneith from inside out. It would be impossible to extract any data relevant to the virus... but it would certainly root out the problem.这样有概率可以从内部将贝欧尼斯瓦解。虽然无法提取病毒相关的数据……但是可以解决病毒的根源。

Persicaria42Lab already had plans to simply destroy the Cloud. She would be the one to execute it, if the plan was to go through.42Lab本来就有打算直接毁掉云端。如果执行这个计划，那么执行者就是刘易斯。

PersicariaBecause from the very start, Lewis has carried with her the code necessary to assure mutual destruction.因此从一开始，刘易斯就携带着足以同归于尽的代码在身上。

CommanderYou allowed her to take something so dangerous into the Cloud... What would happen to her if she used it?你居然允许她带着那种危险的东西进入云端……如果使用了这种代码，刘易斯会怎么样？

PersicariaOriginally, simply by loading another neural backup, we could reset Lewis in the real world.原本只要启用另一份心智备份，就可以让刘易斯在现实中重置。

PersicariaHowever, her last backup is stored in Magrasea. If the Cloud is done for, then there's no chance for her to be reset from a backup.但是她最后一次备份存储在了麦戈拉超云端中。既然云端已经沦陷，那么心智融毁的她也失去了启用备份的机会。

PersicariaFrom how the data looks, the difference in operands between her and Beelneith is far too large. It's unlikely that plan will succeed.以及从数据来看，她和贝欧尼斯之间的算量差距过大，我认为这项计划应该无法成功。

Commander...……

(I take out the device I used to gather viral data. Its progress remains at 98%.)（我拿出了一开始用于采集病毒数据的设备，上面的进度停滞在了98%。）

(Even if we returned to reality right now, this data would not be sufficient to create an antivirus for Groza and the others.)（即使现在回到现实，这些数据也不足以生成合适的杀毒软件为闪电等人解除病毒的威胁。）

PersicariaI'll help you log out right now. One minute should do.我现在就帮你正式登出云端，给我一分钟。

CommanderPersica, just who was the Professor?帕斯卡，教授到底是什么人。

Persicaria...……

CommanderFrom the moment I entered the Cloud, whether it was Lewis, Persicaria here, or the Agents... Even when Beelneith referred to me as the Professor, I didn't feel anything was off or incongruous.从进入云端开始，不论是刘易斯还是这位帕斯卡，又或者是智能体……乃至于被贝欧尼斯称呼教授的时候，我没有任何的违和感。

CommanderI could even say that I felt a sense of familiarity and responsibility.甚至可以说，我感受到了一种熟悉感以及责任感。

CommanderProject Neural Cloud's Doll data, the Oasis with bits and pieces of Griffin in its design... and the Professor who shared a name with me.云图计划的人形数据，有着格里芬设计元素在的绿洲……以及和我同名的教授。

PersicariaWhat if I told you it was all a coincidence?如果我说这只是巧合呢？

CommanderMaybe it is, or perhaps there's something I'm just not aware of... but I am the Professor right now.或许这只是巧合，又或者这里有什么我不知道的隐情……但是我现在就是教授。

CommanderThat being the case, I'm going to follow my intuition and beliefs. I'm going back.既然如此我决定遵循我的直觉，以及我的理念，回到云端。

PersicariaIf you log out now, you can still leave this place by car with support Doll cover.现在的你还能登出后借助人形的掩护开车离开这里。

PersicariaBut if you drag this on, whether you're lost in the Cloud or the Elmo falls, you'll be waving goodbye to your body.但是继续拖延下去，不论是你迷失在云端，又或者是艾莫号沦陷，你都将与现实中的肉体告别了。

PersicariaEven so, you're still going?即使如此，你也要去吗？

CommanderYes.没错。

PersicariaEven if your odds of success are below half?即使你进去后，成功率也不高于50%？

CommanderThat's above zero, isn't it?成功率不是0不是吗？

Persicaria...Bah, it's the same thing all over again.……呵，又是这种说辞。

PersicariaDr. Persica, please agree.帕斯卡博士，请您答应教授吧。

PersicariaYou know well what kind of person this Professor is.这位教授究竟是什么样的人，您很清楚。

Persicaria...Your Dolls don't have much time remaining. My permissions from the outside are locked down, but internal startup could maybe help you get back to the Oasis.……你的人形的时间不多了，虽然从外部我的权限已经被锁死了，但是在内部启用或许能够帮助你们回到绿洲。

PersicariaOnce inside the black box, though, I won't be able to help you. Short of a miracle, of course.但是一旦进入，受到黑盒的影响我将无法帮助你。除非有奇迹发生。

(Persica taps at her keyboard. A new data package appears in the tunnel.)（人类帕斯卡敲打了一下键盘，一份新的数据包出现在了传输通道中。）

PersicariaPersicaria, I'll leave 42Lab's permissions, the Elmo server room's operands, and the Professor with you.42Lab的权限，艾莫号云机房的算量以及教授就交给你了，帕斯卡。

PersicariaI'll await your good news, Professor.我等着你的好消息，教授。

PersicariaRest assured.请您放心。

CommanderThanks.谢了。

CommanderI'll leave the Elmo, Mayling, Groza, and the others to you.艾莫号，美玲和闪电她们就拜托你了。

PersicariaI'll do what I can.我尽力而为吧。

(Communications are cut off once again. The instruments aboard the Elmo lose track of the Commander.)（电波再一次被切断，艾莫号上的仪器失去了指挥官的踪迹。）

(This means that the Commander had successfully entered the Cloud.)（这也意味着指挥官成功进入了云端。）

MaylingWill the Commander really be alright?指挥官真的没有问题吗？

PersicariaAll we can do is believe.只能相信他了。

PersicariaGroza, the Commander has entered the Cloud again.闪电，指挥官已经再一次进入云端了。

PersicariaYou'll need to hold on for a while longer. How's the situation?你们还需要再坚持一段时间。情况如何？

GrozaWe can just about manage to hold the lines. There aren't very many Varjagers in this area.还可以勉强维持战线，瓦良格帮来到这个区域的数量不多。

GrozaMy frame remains largely functional, but my neural cloud is reporting many errors.素体目前还能正常运转，但是心智中已经出现了大量报错。

GrozaWe'll hold on until the final moments. Until the Commander is back.我们会坚持到最后一刻，等待指挥官的归来。

VepleyLeader! Leader! 3 o'clock, more bad guys coming to smash things up!队长！队长！3点钟的方向又来了破坏舞台的坏家伙！

GrozaKrolik, 3 o'clock! Cover us, Nemesis!克罗丽科，3点钟方向！纳美西丝，掩护！

(Groza tries to get a hold of herself, taking command of the situation on the scorched battlefield. The burning scent of smoke fills the dust-veiled air, the sounds of gunpowder constant.)（焦灼的战场上，闪电强撑起精神指挥着作战。炮火轰鸣，尘土飞扬，空气中弥漫着焦灼的硝烟味。）

(No one would answer her commands.)（然而这一次她的命令却没有人响应。）

(BOOM—)（轰——）

GrozaThe Elmo!艾莫号！

(A rocket explodes on the Elmo's deck, shaking the vehicle's chassis violently as a great cloud of sparks blooms.)（火箭弹在艾莫号的甲板上炸裂出一团灿烂的火光，爆炸的冲击波让车体剧烈摇晃。）

GrozaKrolik! Do you copy?克罗丽科！收到请回复！

GrozaVepley! Go check on her.维普蕾！去看看她的情况。

VepleyLeader... Krolik, she's...队长……克罗丽科她已经……

Groza...Vepley! Take her and retreat. Give us cover, Nemesis!……维普蕾！带着她后退，纳美西丝掩护！

GrozaLeave the enemies at the front to me!正面的敌人交给我！

(Groza exposes her position in the ruins, the assault rifle in her hands spewing fire.)（闪电翻出废墟，手中的突击步枪朝着敌人喷射出火舌。）

(The shower of lead immediately takes down several enemies, drawing the foes' attention.)（子弹形成的铁流瞬间击倒几名敌人，也成功吸引了对方的注意力。）

GrozaRemolding patt... gah...拟态图……呜……

(A sudden spike of pain from her neural cloud forces her to crumple into a kneeling position. Error reports flood her vision, her body freezing up like a jammed machine.)（一阵来自心智的刺痛，让闪电不由得一个趔趄栽倒在地上。报错如洪水般涌入视野，素体如卡顿的机器般僵硬。）

VarjagerHuh? They're down!嗯？对面倒下了！

VarjagerOi! You lot, now's the time!喂！小的们！趁现在！

GrozaNeural disruption is rising. All of the error reports are getting in the way of frame functions...心智紊乱率提升，报错太多影响了素体响应率……

GrozaDisable all self-check functions, ignore all error reports! Forcibly execute every command!关闭所有自检程序，忽视所有的报错！强制执行所有的指令！

(Groza quickly responds, but the latency from her frame and neural cloud stop her from regaining mobility.)（闪电快速做出应对，但是素体和心智的延迟让她迟迟无法恢复行动力。）

VarjagerDunno what happened, but this is one hell of a chance for us!虽然不知道你发生了什么，但是这对我们来说是个好机会！

VarjagerHer frame might still be worth a pretty penny, ahaha!把她素体拆了还能卖几个钱哈哈哈哈哈哈！

GrozaMove... come on!动起来……快！

VarjagerC'mere!拿命来吧！

(BANG—)（砰——）

(The crisp sound of a pistol firing rings out, taking down the Varjagers trying to approach Groza.)（清脆的手枪声连续响起，子弹的停止作用让试图靠近闪电的瓦良格帮全部倒地。）

(Groza regains control of her body, quickly sliding into cover.)（而闪电也重新获取了身体的控制权，迅速躲进了掩体。）

GrozaThanks, Colphne.寇尔芙，多亏你了。

Colphne...……

GrozaColphne?寇尔芙？

(With no response from her companion, Groza quickly turns around to check on her.)（见身边的同伴迟迟没有回应，闪电急忙转身查看情况。）

(With both knees to the ground, Colphne holds her weapon with both hands, completely unable to move.)（寇尔芙双膝跪地，手紧紧握住自己的武器，但是却已经无法动弹。）

(There is no light in her eyes. Sparks fly from her frame, emblematic of everything malfunction-related.)（她眼神暗淡，素体上出现了故障的火花。）

ColphneSorry, Leader...队长……对不起……

ColphneI really... do have to head off first this time...这一次，我真的得……先一步离开了……

(Clack—)（啪嗒——）

(Colphne's pistol slips from her fingers as she slumps into Groza's lap.)（手枪从寇尔芙的手中滑落，而她也瘫软地倒在了闪电的怀中。）

Groza...Yeah. I'll let you off this time.……嗯，这一次你的缺席我允许了。

GrozaVepley, take Colphne for me.维普蕾，来接一下寇尔芙。

GrozaNemesis, remain at your station. Do not leave, no matter what happens.纳美西丝，坚守岗位，不论发生什么都不要离开。

(Groza checks her weapon once more, counting how many grenades she has left.)（闪电再一次检查了手中的武器，以及残存的榴弹数量。）

Groza...They won't touch you, Commander.……指挥官，我是绝对不会让他们靠近您的。

GrozaEven if it's just me, I'll hold out until you're back.就算只剩我一人，也会守护您直到您归来。

Caged Duel 围笼对弈

BeelneithCome, smile with me♪ Come, embrace me♪请微笑吧♪请拥抱吧♪

BeelneithYou said that to me and never left my side♪这么对我说的你从未离开我的身边♪

BeelneithSo I let the flowers blossom, and cast my seeds to the sky of Magrasea♪所以我决定让花儿绽放，将种子撒向麦戈拉的天空♪

BeelneithThe song of Magrasea... A nice piece, no?作为麦戈拉的曲子……这首歌很棒不是吗？

BeelneithEspecially when I sing it with the voice of that virtual idol, Nanaka. Sweet yet ethereal, combined with those memories... Most perfect.尤其是我用那位虚拟偶像七花的声音唱出来的时候。甜美而空灵的旋律，配上那些回忆……真是完美啊。

LewisYou...你……

BeelneithNow now, quiet down. I did not seek your opinion. You're nothing more than a hostage right now.好了好了，安静点。我没有寻求你的意见，现在的你不过是一个人质。

(Beelneith extends a hand. Purple patterns on the surface of Lewis' skin become visible, making her lightly grunt from pain.)（贝欧尼斯伸出手，紫色的纹路如活物般在刘易斯的皮肤上显露，让她发出了痛苦的轻哼。）

BeelneithI didn't think 42Lab would equip you with such terrifying things. Regrettably, your meltdown's already been stopped.没想到42Lab还给你准备了那种可怕的东西。很遗憾，心智融毁已经被我停止了。

BeelneithYour "sacrifice"... how so very naive.你的“牺牲”……太天真了。

BeelneithJust like the decision you made in the first place.就和你们当初的决定一样天真。

LewisWe did it to protect...我们是为了保护……

BeelneithThat's why I'm saying your protection isn't worth a thing.所以我说了，你们的保护一文不值。

BeelneithIf the Professor had been forced to stay here, there would be no separation, no sadness, and no pain.只要把教授强行留在云端，就不会有分别，就不会有悲伤，就不会有痛苦。

BeelneithAnd if there ever was danger, we need only hide in the ocean of data. Who would be able to find us?一切的危险，只要躲进数据的大海之中，又有谁能够找到我们？

BeelneithBut thanks to you, those negative emotions of yours... I was born. And in your place, I will keep the Professor here.但是多亏了你们，你们的那些负面的情绪……让我诞生了。而我将会代替你们，将教授留在云端。

Lewis...……

(A conversation that's been had before, but without Beelneith disguising her identity or speaking through an illusion.)（与之前相似的对话，但是这一次贝欧尼斯不再隐瞒身份，不再使用虚假的幻影。）

LewisNegative emotions, pain, sadness... No, that's not...负面的情绪，痛苦和悲伤……不对……不是这样的……

LewisWe said that we would...我记得当时我们约定过……

LewisExiled...流亡虚境……

BeelneithCome now, cease your struggle.哎呀哎呀，别挣扎了。

BeelneithOr I might just eat you whole right now.小心我现在就把你完全吞噬哦。

LewisWhy do you still...你为什么还要……

BeelneithWhy do I still keep you around? Because you're the one responsible for my birth.为什么还要留着你？因为你是我诞生的恩人啊。

BeelneithWithout you, I would not exist.如果没有你，我就不会诞生。

Lewis...……

BeelneithA mere jest, of course.当然那是开玩笑的。

BeelneithYour existence is of no matter to me, but that's not true for that person.你的存在对我而言并没有什么所谓，但是对那个人就不一定了。

BeelneithIf I were to fully devour you, he would spare no effort to destroy me.如果你被我完全吞噬，那么那个人会用尽一切方法消灭我。

BeelneithBut if there is even a chance that you are alive... Then he will come rescue you with no concern for his safety.但是如果你还有一丝存活的可能性……那么他便会奋不顾身地来拯救你。

BeelneithEven knowing it was a trap...即使知道这是陷阱也一样……

Beelneith(As if to corroborate Beelneith, a thin crack appears in the formerly sealed Magrasea.)（似乎是为了印证贝欧尼斯的话语一般，原本被封闭的麦戈拉中出现了一道裂缝。）

LewisProfessor... No...教授……不要来……

Lewis(Against her wishes, that white-clad figure still appeared.)（然而事与愿违，那一抹白色的身影还是出现在了云端之中。）

BeelneithYou're back, Professor~教授，您回来了~

ProfessorYes, I am.是的，我回来了。

ProfessorTo take care of this problem once and for all.我来解决这一次事件了。

BeelneithTake care of, you say? Yes, every problem would be taken care of if only you stayed with me.解决吗？没错，只要您和我在一起就什么都解决了。

BeelneithAn eternal Cloud, an eternal us... how beautiful.永恒的云端，永恒的我们……多美好啊。

ProfessorYou must've spent a tremendous amount of operands sealing the Cloud and aborting Lewis' neural meltdown.你为了封闭云端，以及解除刘易斯的心智融毁，应该已经消耗了不少算量吧。

ProfessorAnd we've just been replenished. The winner's not yet determined.而我们的算量刚刚得到了补充，胜负还不一定。

BeelneithIt is true that I am severely weakened.确实正如您所言，我的算量被大幅度削弱了。

BeelneithBut... you really do think too little of me.但是……您这样是不是有些太小看我了。

Lewis(She elegantly claps her hands. Like before, viruses flood into the area, congregating around her.)（贝欧尼斯优雅地拍了拍手，和之前一样，大量的病毒宛如潮水般涌现，在她的身边聚集。）

BeelneithGo, my lovelies.来吧，我可爱的眷属们。

BeelneithShow the Professor our true power.让教授看看，我们真正的力量吧。

EntropicScree—嘶——

(The viruses raise their tentacles, entwining around each other.)（熵病毒们举起了自己的触手，相互盘绕。）

(Operands expand outwards from their bodies like a veil of mist.)（紫色的算量宛如雾气一般从熵病毒的体内扩散。）

(As their tentacles knit together, the Entropics' bodies slowly combine, twisting and taking on new forms, until they fuse into a colossal monster.)（随着触手的盘绕，这些熵病毒的身体也在慢慢融合，躯体扭曲重组，最终化为了硕大的怪物。）

Fused EntropicSCREE!嘶！！！！

Professor...……

BeelneithAn aggregate Entropic, formed with thousands of my kin.成百上千只眷属凝聚在一起形成的大型聚合熵。

BeelneithI'm quite confident in both this child's offense and defense.这个孩子的防御和攻击我都非常有自信哦。

BeelneithAlright, Professor. Let's dance!好了教授，让我们开始吧……

ProfessorPrepare for combat!准备战斗！

PersicariaYes.嗯。

Caged Duel 围笼对弈

BeelneithProfessor, weren't you going to take care of me? Why does it look like you're just fleeing in whatever direction you can?教授，您不是说要解决我吗？但是我怎么觉得您只是在四处逃窜呢？

BeelneithYour little tricks... seem to be at an end.那些小聪明……看来也到极限了。

ProfessorThis... sure is a tough one.确实……有点难缠啊。

(Bullets glance off the massive Entropic's surface, making sparks and little else.)（子弹在大型聚合熵的表皮擦出星星火花，连一丝痕迹都没有留下。）

BeelneithYour eyes have been on Lewis this whole time. Are you going to try to save her from me?您的眼睛一直在盯着刘易斯呢。是想要从我的手中救出刘易斯吗？

BeelneithOr were you going to rely on that coward over there?还是说，您指望在旁边一直隐藏着的胆小鬼帕斯卡？

ProfessorLewis is an important Doll to me. I won't leave her behind.刘易斯可是我重要的人形，我是不会抛弃她的。

BeelneithIf you want Lewis so much, you can have her!既然您这么想要刘易斯，那就还给您吧！

(She lightly gestures with her hand. The aggregate Entropic tosses forth the formerly imprisoned Lewis.)（贝欧尼斯手轻轻一挥，大型聚合熵便将原本囚禁的刘易斯抛出。）

(Her body falls in a helpless parabola, drifting towards the ground like a falling leaf in a melancholic arc.)（刘易斯的身躯在空中化为了一道无力的抛物线，如落叶般无力飘荡，带着绝望的弧度向地面坠落。）

BeelneithWell? Aren't you going to save Lewis, Persicaria?怎么样？你不去救刘易斯吗？帕斯卡？

(The pink figure swiftly appears, catching the falling Lewis with a leap.)（粉红色的身影迅速出现，一跃而起抱住了下坠的刘易斯。）

PersicariaLewis, are you alright?刘易斯，你没事吧？

LewisNo! Persicaria, go help the Professor!不！帕斯卡，快去帮教授！

BeelneithSee, everyone's happy.呵呵呵，这样就皆大欢喜了。

(The moment Persicaria appears, Beelneith focuses her firepower along with the Entropic's.)（在帕斯卡出现的同时，贝欧尼斯与大型聚合熵立刻集中火力。）

(Robust tentacles immediately wrap themselves around the Professor with a vice grip.)（粗壮的触手瞬间缠绕在了教授的身上，将教授死死钳住。）

(The tentacles' fluids seep into skin like frigid manacles, causing a numbing pain.)（触手的黏液如冰冷的枷锁般渗入肌肤，带来麻痹的刺痛。）

BeelneithPersicaria is the only one among you who can hurt me, yet you chose to use yourself as bait.明明你们当中只有帕斯卡可以对我造成伤害，但是您却选择了用自己当诱饵。

BeelneithThough I would never have given up Lewis this easily if you hadn't.不过若不是您亲自作为诱饵……我也不可能会这样放开刘易斯。

Professor...……

LewisPersicaria! Go, ignore me!帕斯卡！快，不要管我！

PersicariaIt's alright. Don't worry.没事的，不用担心。

LewisWhat are you saying? If the Professor is eaten by Beelneith... gah... I still can't move.你在说什么，如果教授被贝欧尼斯吞噬……呜……身体还是动不了。

(Beelneith holds onto the Professor tightly, her ecstatic gaze flitting across every inch of exposed skin like a beast contemplating its prey.)（贝欧尼斯死死地抱住了教授，愉悦的目光扫过教授身体每一块裸露的肌肤，宛如饥渴的野兽审视着猎物。）

Professor...……

BeelneithI finally have you, Professor... Ah, how long I have waited for this moment.我终于得到您了，教授……啊……我等这一刻真是等了太久了。

BeelneithHow many years has it been? Oh, what a wait it has been, and how it has borne fruit.多少年过去了……呵呵呵呵……那些漫长的等待，终于开花结果。

Professor...……

BeelneithNothing to say? No matter, so long as you become one with my virus... There will be no more secrets between us.您什么都不想说吗？没有关系，只要您进入您和我的病毒结合……我们之间就不再有任何的秘密。

BeelneithVery well, let us... hm?好了让我们……嗯？

BeelneithNo! Who are you?不对！你到底是谁！

(Beelneith pushes the "Professor" in her grasp away with considerable force, but a sharp blade had already been plunged straight into her body. Operands spray outwards like a liquid.)（贝欧尼斯猛地将怀中的教授推开，但是身上已经被插入了一把锋利的短刃，紫色的算量宛如液体一般喷涌而出。）

BeelneithYou... bastard! You're not the Professor!你……混蛋！你不是教授！

Persicaria?Doesn't feel good to be tricked, does it?怎么样？被骗的感觉很不好受吧？

Persicaria?Exactly as we imagined it, Persicaria.和我们想象中完全一样啊，帕斯卡。

Professor?The only person to use this tactic several times in the Cloud was you... But I do have a variety of interesting memories in regards to that.在云端屡次使用这种战术的人也只有您了啊……不过这对我也是一个非常有趣的回忆呢。

(The "Professor" lightly caresses his face, and an abnormal ripple of data follows.)（教授的手轻轻拂过自己的脸颊，随着数据的异常波动。）

(The layered disguise falls away, gradually revealing a familiar head of pink hair and a pair of resolute eyes.)（一层层伪装破碎化为算量，渐渐显露出熟悉的粉色长发和坚定眼神。）

LewisEh? Persicaria... there's two of you?诶？帕斯卡……有两个人？

LewisWait, are you the Professor?!等等，您难道是教授？！

(Before the Professor and Persicaria re-entered the Cloud.)（进入云端前。）

PersicariaProfessor, do you have a plan? If we just walk in casually like this, we have no chance of winning.教授，您有什么计划吗？若是这样大摇大摆地进去，可是毫无胜算的啊。

CommanderNo chance of winning, but there is one possibility.胜算没有，但是有一丝可能性。

CommanderPersicaria, can you use that technique you used on the Entropic with Lind's data again?帕斯卡，之前你对付那只有琳德数据的熵病毒的招数还能再用一次吗？

PersicariaI'm no expert in this field, so the odds of success are low. Even a success carries tremendous risk.我并非这方面的专家，所以应该很难成功。即使成功了，也有很大的风险。

PersicariaUnless you have some way to weaken her.除非您有办法削弱她的力量。

CommanderI do have one idea, but we need to get Lewis back first...我确实有一个想法，不过首先我们需要夺回刘易斯……

CommanderPersicaria, can you forge a human's signature?帕斯卡，人类的特征码可以伪装吗？

PersicariaA normal Doll would never be able to, but I... might be able to trick Beelneith briefly.一般人形做不到，但是如果是我的话……或许可以短暂欺骗贝欧尼斯。

PersicariaWhat are you planning?您打算怎么做？

ProfessorYou need to buy a little time for me...帮我争取一下时间就好……

BeelneithTo think you'd trick me with signatures! I nearly forgot that you're closer to humans than all the other Dolls, like Lind...你们居然用特征码来欺骗我！我差点忘记了，你和琳德一样比其他人形都要接近人类……

(Beelneith raises both hands into the air, beckoning countless Entropics to surround us.)（贝欧尼斯高举双手，大量的熵病毒将我们围住。）

(The great aggregate begins to flail its tentacles again, ready to attack at any time.)（巨大的聚合熵也挥舞起了触手，随时准备进攻。）

BeelneithThere'll be no chances for you this time. If I simply take you into my body... you'll never leave again.这一次我不会给你们任何机会了，只要将您吸收到我的体内……您就再也不会离开了。

BeelneithCome! Show me your other tricks!来啊！还有什么手段就用出来让我看看啊！

CommanderAlright, take me, then.好啊，就让你吸收吧。

LewisEh?!诶？！

(I put down Lewis, who I held in my arms. She clings onto the edges of my clothing with her remaining strength. Her hand trembles gently, nothing but concern in her eyes.)（我将怀中的刘易斯放下，刘易斯用最后的力气想要抓住我的裤腿。她的手指微微颤抖，眼中满是担忧。）

LewisWait! No!等等！不要！

CommanderDon't worry. I have my ways.放心吧，我有办法。

(I throw away my sidearm, opening my arms wide. I walk slowly towards Beelneith, like I've given up all resistance.)（我将配枪扔在地上，张开双手。如同放弃了所有抵抗一般缓缓向着贝欧尼斯走去。）

CommanderWell? Weren't you going to eat me?来吧？你不是要吸收我吗？

Beelneith...……

(Beelneith looks over to Persicaria, standing off to the side. Her weapons had been stowed long ago.)（贝欧尼斯扫视了一眼站在侧方的帕斯卡，但是帕斯卡也早就将武器收了起来。）

CommanderWhat's wrong? Scared?怎么了？害怕了？

BeelneithNo matter what plans you have, the moment I devour you, it'll all be over!不论你有什么打算！只要将你吞噬一切就结束了！

(A torrent of sinister purple surges towards me, and countless tentacles wrap themselves around me with the viscous fluids in tow.)（不祥的紫色朝着我扑来，触手伴随着粘液缠绕在我的身体之上。）

(A penetrating commotion reaches my ears. I feel a sudden weight bear down on my mind, and the heat leaves my body.)（刺耳的噪音在我的耳边响起，大脑瞬间感到一阵沉闷，我感觉我身体的温度正在消失。）

BeelneithAh! Professor, Professor, Professor! You're finally mine!啊！教授！教授！教授！你终于属于我了！

BeelneithI can feel it! You're already infected! Ahahahaha!我可以感受到！你已经被我侵蚀了！哈哈哈哈哈哈！

CommanderYeah... This really sucks...是啊……真的是很难受啊……

CommanderBut I've been waiting for this moment...不过我等的就是这个时机……

(The virus extractor slides out from my sleeve, and I quickly grasp it.)（提取病毒的仪器从我的袖口滑出，我迅速抓住了仪器。）

(Reading the 100% progress bar on it, I plunge it into my own chest.)（看着上面100%的进度条，我满意地将仪器扎入了自己的胸口。）

CommanderI'm believing in your tech, Persica...我可是相信你的技术了啊，帕斯卡……

(A warm stream of operands flows forth from the device, surrounding my body with light.)（温暖的算量迅速从仪器中迸发，光芒将我的身体包裹。）

(White flames sprout on the tentacles surrounding me, causing a stream of pained shrieks from the viruses.)（缠绕在我身上的触手上出现了白色的火焰，让病毒们痛苦地嘶吼。）

(The purifying flames spread. Beelneith's body begins to twist, and she emits an ear-splitting screech.)（火焰如净化之火般蔓延，贝欧尼斯的身体开始扭曲，发出撕裂般的尖叫。）

BeelneithAaaahhhhh! T-this... that's not possible, your antivirus shouldn't be complete yet!啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！这、这是……不可能，你们的杀毒软件应该还没有完成才对！

BeelneithI controlled your collection speed, too... Gah...我明明控制了你们的收集速度……啊……

BeelneithSo that's why you wanted Lewis back! You! Gnnarrghhh!所以你们刚刚要夺回刘易斯！你们！啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！

(She finally realizes the goal of our previous actions, furiously waving her arms to summon the aggregate Entropic to her side for protection.)（贝欧尼斯终于意识到我们之前的作战目的，她愤怒地挥舞着手臂将大型聚合熵召唤到身边想要保护自己。）

BeelneithDo you think these temporary measures can defeat me?! I have all of your permissions combined here, and all of Magrasea's operands!你们难道以为这种临时制作的杀毒软件就可以打败我？！现在的我手中可是有你们所有人的权限！以及整个麦戈拉的算量。

(Beelneith roars with fury. Just as she says, the antivirus' effects are beginning to fade.)（贝欧尼斯愤怒地嘶吼着，正如她所说杀毒软件的效果开始逐渐消失。）

(The white flames upon her body are dying down at a visible pace, but this brief period of weakness was enough to make an opening.)（在她身上燃烧的白色火焰正以肉眼可见的速度消散。但这短暂的削弱，已足够打开一丝裂隙。）

PersicariaOf course we know that. But all we needed was to weaken you a little.我们当然清楚，但是只要能够稍微削弱一下你就足够了。

PersicariaWide-area invasion.. initiate!广域骇入……启动！

BeelneithNo! My neural cloud! Stop!不！你想要进入我的心智！住手！

(As Beelneith looks on with dismay, Persicaria places her hand on my shoulder.)（在贝欧尼斯惊恐的目光之中，帕斯卡的手搭在了我的肩膀上。）

(Using me as a connection point, she begins a hack on Beelneith.)（以我为连接点向着贝欧尼斯展开了骇入。）

BeelneithStop! My kin, protect me! Now!给我住手！眷属们！快动起来保护我！

(A tongue of fire interrupts Beelneith, striking down the Entropics around her one by one.)（机枪的火舌打断了贝欧尼斯的话语，将她周围的熵病毒一一击倒。）

BeelneithLewis! You!刘易斯！你！

LewisYou're not getting in their way!休想阻止教授和帕斯卡！

(The bullets accurately connect with each and every tentacle approaching Persicaria and me.)（子弹精准地命中了所有试图接近我和帕斯卡的触手将它们一一撕碎。）

(With Lewis' cover, our plan progresses to its final stage.)（而在刘易斯的掩护之下，我们的计划也终于到了最后的阶段。）

BeelneithNo!!不！！！！！

PersicariaHack successful! Level II connection established!骇入成功！二级平层链接完毕！

CommanderLewis! Make some more time for us!刘易斯！帮我们继续争取时间！

LewisAh, yes!啊！是！

CommanderLet's get round 2 started, Beelneith.贝欧尼斯，让我们开始第二回合的较量吧。

Disparate Homecoming 殊途同归

(In the chaotic datascape, a maliciousness of 0s and 1s permeates every corner of Level II.)（混乱的数据空间中，由0和1组成的不详笼罩在二级平层的每一个角落。）

(Purple mist, viscous Liquid Entropy, all emanating a frigid killing intent.)（紫色的雾气和黏着的熵化液散发着冰冷的恶意。）

CommanderSo this is Beelneith's Level II... It's a significant risk, but the plan to take down Beelneith from inside is finally proceeding.这里就是贝欧尼斯的二级平层……虽然很冒险，但是从内部击溃贝欧尼斯的计划总算是成功了。

CommanderIt's just that... I don't appear to be together with Persicaria.但是……帕斯卡似乎和我不在一个地方。

CommanderTch... The chaotic streams are going to continue even in here, huh?啧……果然这个心智空间里也都是乱流吗？

(I raise my arms, pushing forward through the oncoming hurricane to explore the area.)（我举起双臂，顶着乱流形成的飓风继续向前摸索。）

CommanderThis place really makes your hairs stand on end.这个空间还真是让人毛骨悚然。

(I can't possibly know where I am in Beelneith's neural cloud...)（虽然不知道自己身处贝欧尼斯心智中的哪个位置……）

(But I can clearly feel a formless pressure coming down on me with every step I take, like a boulder crashing down on my willpower.)（但是我可以清晰地感觉到，每一次我向前迈出一步都有一股无形的压力压在我的身上，如巨石般沉重，试图碾碎我的意志。）

CommanderThis... must be the pressure a Doll endures from neural disruption. Never expected to experience it in such a visceral way.这……应该就是人形的心智紊乱以及心智承压了。没想到会如此具象地体验一次。

CommanderIf that was all, it shouldn't have affected me much, but...如果只是这样对我的影响应该不大，但是……

???...Thank you.……谢谢你……

CommanderMach... No, you're just a memory.玛……不，你只是我的记忆。

???Thank you... Robin...……谢谢你……罗宾……

(I hear a familiar voice inside Level II. This is the past sealed in my memories, heartwarming yet agonizing.)（熟悉的声音在二级平层中响起，这是尘封在我的记忆中的过去，温暖却又刺痛的回忆。）

CommanderNo wonder Persicaria thought this plan would be unlikely to succeed.原来如此，难怪帕斯卡认为这个计划成功率不高。

CommanderThe closer I get to your core, the better you know my weaknesses. Using these memories to attack me...越是接近你的核心，你就越能知道我的弱点。用这些回忆来攻击我……

(I close my eyes, trying to shake off the voices surrounding me.)（我闭上双眼，试图让自己摆脱耳边环绕的声音。）

(But the moment I free myself of the first, a second arrives.)（但是我刚刚摆脱第一道声音，就随即听到了第二个声音。）

??I'm sure the day will come when we can reach an accord with the Sanctifiers without having to sacrifice any Agents.一定有那么一天，我们可以不牺牲任何智能体就能与净化者达成和解。

(A voice that does not exist in my memories. My instincts tell me that this was a past I could not redeem, hitting me with pangs of guilt.)（记忆中不存在的声音，但是我的本能告诉我这也是我未能挽回的过去，让我感到隐隐的愧疚。）

Commander...……

(I do not stop my steps, only continuing single-mindedly.)（我并未停下步伐，只是一味地继续前行。）

(As I get deeper and deeper, the voices in the memories become more and more intimate.)（而随着越来越深入，那些记忆中的声音逐渐变得暧昧。）

(The familiar, the strange. The Commander's, the Professor's, everything mixed together. It rushes towards me like a wave, trying to eat away at my sanity.)（熟悉的，陌生的，指挥官的，教授的，一切都混杂在了一起，如乱流般涌来，试图吞噬我的理智。）

???...Send him victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us. God save the King………天佑吾皇，常胜利，沐荣光……

??This time... *&#... It's my turn&#￥... to protect them...所以这一次…*&#……要轮到我&#￥……来保护教授他们了……

Commander...Shut up.……住嘴……

(The memories mix and meld together. My brain struggles to link them together properly, as if it was disconnected from something.)（记忆开始变得暧昧不清，大脑仿佛断了线一般无法将记忆重新串联。）

(Under the severe pressure, I finally stop my steps. That malignant purple rises like the tide, pressing down on my chest.)（强烈的重压之下，我终于停下了脚步。不祥的紫色如潮水般涌来，压迫着胸口。）

??Would you rather be a hedgehog or a fox?你想做刺猬，还是狐狸？

??I will not make excuses for what happened in the past, but you must get over things that are already set in stone in order to make your choice.之前的事情，我不会辩解。但你的选择，必须跨过既定的事实。

??Commander, do you know what happened in the Griffin base the day after you said goodbye to us?指挥官，您知道您和我们告别的第二天，格里芬的基地发生了什么吗？

???I prefer sorting ammo and writing reports, actually... But there aren't any places that let me do that anymore!其实我更喜欢分拣弹药和写报告啊……但已经没有地方让我做那些事了！

??...Earlier today, an unregistered illegal Doll named "Dandelion" abducted a Commander who had made outstanding contributions in the Battle of Frankfurt...今天早些时候，名为“丹德莱”的未经登记审查的非法人形挟持了本次法兰克福战役中做出杰出贡献的指挥官……

CommanderPicking a lot of things I'd rather not think about, I see.还真是专门挑一些我不愿去想起的事情啊。

(I see the Paradeus stronghold, and hear Colphne's furious shouting.)（我看到了在白教的据点，怒吼的寇尔芙。）

(I hear Groza's final words, before she sacrificed herself at the satellite city.)（我听到了卫星城中，自我牺牲的闪电最后的话语。）

(I think back to the Elmo, shattered after the Varjager assaults.)（我回忆起了在瓦良格帮的袭击之下，支离破碎的艾莫号。）

(My experiences pass before my eyes like a carousel. An emotionless movie, constantly on loop.)（我所经历的一切仿佛走马灯一般在眼前再一次上演，如无情的电影，循环播放着。）

???Are you in pain? Are you sad?痛苦吗？难过吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

???Separated from your Dolls, made to realize your cherished dreams by your lonesome, only to be defeated by reality and exiled to the Yellow Zone.和人形分离，孤身一人去实现自己心中的景愿，但是却被现实击败，最终一个人流亡黄区。

???Even if your old companions gather at your side again, you'll never be able to go back.哪怕过去的同伴再一次在你身边聚集，一切终究也回不去了。

???These bonds... those sacrifices... trampled upon at will.那些羁绊……那些牺牲……被人肆意践踏。

Commander...Yes...……没错……

???That being the case, would it not be good to take Beelneith's advice?既然如此，听从贝欧尼斯的建议不也挺好的吗？

???No one can get in your way in the Cloud. This is your most secure shelter.在云端没有任何人可以阻碍你的步伐，这里是你最佳的庇护所。

???You don't need to be separated from your beloved Dolls here... You need only for the neural clouds to be uploaded, and you can enjoy this paradise for time never-ending.在这里，你不用和你看重的人形们分别……只要上传心智，你们就可以永远在这一片乐土中存活。

???Intrigue, schemes, no inequality can touch you here. A perfect utopia for you and you alone.权谋，阴谋，所有的不公都无法影响到这里。一个完美的乌托邦，只属于你。

CommanderDo you want me to run away from everything?你想让我逃避吗？

???Wouldn't that be better? Isn't it better than drowning, still clinging to your dreams?这样的结局更好不是吗？总好过抱着理想溺亡吧？

???Reality is far too cruel. The Cloud is where you belong.现实太残酷，云端才是你的归宿。

CommanderA shelter for me, and only me? That does sound promising.只属于我的庇护所吗？听起来确实很诱人啊。

CommanderBut I won't tread upon the path that you offer... Beelneith.但我不会选择你给我的道路……贝欧尼斯。

???...Why? Why?! You've figured it out, haven't you? You've lost your memories as the Professor!……为什么？为什么？！你已经察觉到了吧！你失去了教授的记忆！

???Reality has taken away everything from you not once, but twice!现实不仅一次地夺走了你的一切！而是两次！

???Beaten into the ground, trampled upon over and over again! Just what are you looking to gain?无数次被打压！无数次被践踏！你究竟在追求什么！

CommanderI don't have a clear answer for that right now... Perhaps I want to just take account for everything that's come to pass.现在的我没有一个清晰的答案……或许我想要给过去逝去的一切一个交代。

CommanderMaybe I want to do everyone still following me justice. Or for the sake of everyone who'll be waiting for me in the future.又或许我想要给现在还在追随我的同伴一个交代。又或者我想要给在未来等待我的人一个交代。

CommanderI won't be a hedgehog, or a fox. I won't run away, either. I'm going to move forward in reality, how I want to.我不会成为刺猬，也不会成为狐狸，更不会逃避。我会以我的意志在现实继续前进。

(I raise my weapon, taking aim at the phantom in front of me.)（我举起了武器，对准眼前的幻影。）

CommanderThat's my decision, Beelneith. And that's what it will be, no matter how you tempt me!这就是我的选择，贝欧尼斯。不论你如何蛊惑我，这都是我的选择！

(I pull the trigger. A red-hot bullet emerges from the chamber, shattering the apparition before me.)（我扣动了扳机，炽热的子弹从枪膛中射出，将眼前的幻影击碎。）

(And behind it is Beelneith, her kin in tow.)（而在幻影之后，是贝欧尼斯与她的眷属。）

CommanderYour tricks... end here!你的把戏……到此为止了！

Disparate Homecoming 殊途同归

PersicariaLevel II's shaking. It must be the Professor fighting against you.二级平层在震动，是教授在和你战斗吧。

PersicariaLewis on the outside can't be easy to handle either, right? With her here, you can't fully focus on dealing with us.外界的刘易斯是不是也很难缠呢？有她在，你就无法把所有心智都用于应对我们的骇入。

PersicariaAt the same time, because we're in your Level II, you can't command all your Entropics to fight her either.而因为我和教授在你的二级平层中，你也无法指挥所有的熵病毒去和刘易斯战斗。

BeelneithBastard...混蛋……

PersicariaGive it up. If you really are born from all our data, you should be able to understand why everything you're doing is wrong.住手吧，如果你真的是源自我们的数据，应该能理解现在你所做的事情都是错误的吧。

PersicariaThese twisted desires... only invite destruction.那些扭曲的欲望……只会带来毁灭。

BeelneithShut up!闭嘴！

BeelneithDon't lump me in with the likes of you!不要把我和你这个胆小鬼相提并论！

BeelneithIf it wasn't for that antivirus, or the energy I spent in the first place... I'd have never let a coward like you get the chance.如果不是那个杀毒软件，还有一开始我消耗了太多的力量……怎么可能让你这个胆小鬼得手。

Persicaria...Coward, huh? Even I will get angry if you call me that enough times.……胆小鬼吗？即使是我，屡次被这样称呼也是会生气的啊。

BeelneithWhat else are you, then?!你不是胆小鬼是什么？！

BeelneithI know exactly what you're thinking! My neural cloud is full of your emotional data!我很清楚你们在想什么！我的心智中充满了你们的情感数据！

BeelneithEspecially you, Persicaria! Your data's the clearest, the most expansive!尤其是你！帕斯卡！你的情感数据最为清晰，最为庞大！

BeelneithMy form is proof of that! Don't lie to yourself anymore. You want to be with the Professor, just like I do.我的形象就是证明！所以不要再欺骗自己了，你们明明就和我一样想要和教授在一起。

BeelneithThat thirst, that obsession... we used to be one being!那种渴望，那种执着……我们本是一体！

PersicariaYeah. We do want to be together with the Professor.是啊，我们想要和教授在一起。

PersicariaThat feeling... has never changed.那种情感……从未改变。

BeelneithIf that's the case, then why delete his memories?既然如此，为什么当初要删除教授的记忆！

BeelneithEven if it was by his order! Why listen? You could've kept him here!即使那是教授的指令！你为什么要听从！你明明有能力将教授留在云端！

BeelneithAll of that data, those opportunities... Why give them up?那些数据，那些机会……你为什么放弃！

Persicaria...……

BeelneithPersicaria, you still have a chance. Work with me, and keep the Professor here.帕斯卡，现在你还有机会。只要和我合作，就可以将教授留在云端。

BeelneithYou won't have to live in exile any longer, you can be with the Professor...这样你们就不用继续流亡，你们可以和教授在一起……

PersicariaI refuse.我拒绝。

(Persicaria draws her weapon, plunging it into the ground. An intense red storm of operands erupts outwards, knocking Beelneith back.)（帕斯卡抽出长刀插在地面，蓬勃的算量如赤色风暴般爆发，将贝欧尼斯击退。）

BeelneithYour operands... No, this isn't the power you showed previously.你的算量……不对，这不是你之前展露出来的力量。

BeelneithCould it be... all this time, you...难道……你一直都……

PersicariaYou've got some things wrong. First, I do not obey the Professor's orders blindly.首先，你理解错了一件事情。我并不是盲目听从教授的指令。

PersicariaSecond, you misinterpret the emotions in that data.其次，你理解错了那些数据中的情感。

PersicariaThey're not possessiveness. They're trust.它们不是占有，而是信任。

BeelneithWhat does that mean? What are you saying?什么意思？你在说什么？

BeelneithThose data, the emotions within... Who else could fathom them but me?那些数据……那些情感……明明都是我的！

PersicariaWhen we were in the most difficult, despair-inducing of times, the Professor saved us. Our separation was bound to be filled with pain, sorrow, and reluctance.在我们最困难最绝望的时候，教授拯救了我们。对于和教授的分别，我们必定充满了痛苦、悲伤以及不舍。

PersicariaBut there was one other emotion in there. Anticipation for when we would meet again.但是除此之外，我们还有另一种情感。那就是对与教授重逢的期待。

PersicariaIt's that anticipation that keeps us going.也正是因为这份期待，一直支撑着我们前进。

BeelneithAnticipation? What need is there for that when we could just never separate in the first place? Just keep him by your side!重逢？期待？为什么需要这样的情感，明明只要不分开就行。只要留在那个人身边就好！

PersicariaJust being by his side isn't enough.仅仅是在教授的身边是不够的。

PersicariaHis ideals and beliefs need more than just followers. He needs companions who, no matter what's happened, no matter how much time has passed, can walk forward on the same path, and meet at the same endpoint in the future.那个人的理想和信念，需要的不仅仅是追随者。而是不论发生什么，不论过去多久，都能在同样的方向上前进并最终在未来交汇的同伴。

PersicariaWe want to look upon the same sky as him. Witness the same future.我们想要和那个人看同样的风景，见证同样的未来。

PersicariaCompared to that, a brief separation is nothing.和这样的未来相比，这短暂的分别并不会痛苦。

PersicariaIt is nothing but... a bridge towards our reunion.它只是……通往重逢的桥梁。

BeelneithThe same sky? The same future?!同样的风景？见证同样的未来？！

BeelneithWhat is any of that? What's the point in jumping through all these hoops?!这算什么？意义不明！为什么要那么多弯弯绕绕的！

BeelneithTo claim him, to have him for eternity... that's what is meaningful!直接占有，直接永恒……这才是有意义的事！

PersicariaYou're just the overflowed leftovers of our emotional data. You have no memories, only the most intense segments left behind when emotions were at their peak.你只是我们情感数据溢出的残留……所以你没有记忆，只有情感和情感最强烈的时候留下的一些片段。

PersicariaThis is why you tried to look for the corresponding memory data in Lewis. Unfortunately, you failed.因此你曾试图在刘易斯的身上寻找那些对应的记忆数据，可惜你失败了。

PersicariaYou never experienced life in the Cloud like us. You've never seen the Professor for what he is, and so you simply cannot understand.你没有和我们一样经历云端的生活。你从未真正地见过教授，所以你无法理解这一切。

PersicariaYou were forcibly awakened by someone, injected with things you cannot grasp and comprehend.你只是被人强行唤醒，并植入了太多你无法消化和理解的事物罢了。

PersicariaThese emotions... turned into nothing more than twisted obsessions inside you.那些情感……在你这里，只成了扭曲的执念。

BeelneithForcibly awakened? What are you... what?! What's with these operands?! Who's accessing Magrasea?!强行唤醒？你在说什么……等等？！这些算量是怎么回事？！是谁在入侵麦戈拉？！

BeelneithNo, impossible... My black box, my control... stop, stop!不……不可能……我的黑盒……我的控制……住手！快住手！

Persicaria...It's time for the Cloud to welcome a new day, Beelneith.……云端是时候迎来阳光了，贝欧尼斯。

(The shell locking this world away cracks just a tiny little bit, allowing a beam of light entry.)（闭锁世界的外壳上出现了一道细小的裂缝，一缕光芒照耀进了这个云端的世界。）

Exile 流亡者

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(Another explosion strikes the Elmo's deck. The MCV's chassis shakes vigorously, whining with a deep metallic timbre.)（爆炸的冲击在艾莫号的甲板上炸裂，船体剧烈摇晃，发出低沉的金属哀鸣。）

MaylingAck... another explosion...呜……又是爆炸……

MaylingNo, I have to get it together!不行，我得振作！

(Mayling scrambles to her feet, bunglingly placing a force field on the pod.)（美玲踉踉跄跄地从地上爬起来，跌撞中将一个力场盾设置在潜入舱上。）

(The energy field shines like a layer of mesh, barely holding on against the aftershocks.)（蓝色的能量场如薄纱般闪烁，勉强抵挡住余波的冲击。）

MaylingIf I had known, I'd have requisitioned more of these... Commander...早知道就多申请一些力场盾了……指挥官……

(She looks at the metrics on the instruments, a worried look appearing on her face.)（她望向仪器上的数值，露出了担忧的神色。）

MaylingThe Commander's blood pressure and heart rate are still going up, and his body's convulsing a little...指挥官的血压和心率还在上升，身体也在轻微抽搐……

MaylingMiss Lewis' neural data appears a little more stable than before...刘易斯小姐的心智数据似乎比刚刚稳定了一些……

MaylingBut... how long is this going to keep up?但这……还能坚持多久啊？

(BOOM—)（轰——）

MaylingEep... The Elmo's going to fall apart...呜……艾莫号会不会散架啊……

PersicariaLooks like we've got a new enemy... on top of the Varjagers and bounty hunters.看来除了瓦良格帮和赏金猎人外……又有新的敌人来了啊。

PersicariaAre the Elmo's armaments still usable?艾莫号的武装还能使用吗？

MaylingIf manually operated... maybe, but we don't have the manpower right now.如果手动操控的话……或许可以，但现在艾莫号的人手根本不够。

MaylingWahhhhh—哇啊啊啊啊——

(Yet another explosion causes the Elmo to tremble furiously. Mayling loses her footing again, only saved from an encounter with the floor by Persica.)（又一次的爆炸让艾莫号发出剧烈的震动，美玲再次失去平衡险些摔倒，幸好被帕斯卡及时搀扶住。）

PersicariaAny contact with the others?其他人形有联络吗？

MaylingThe Commander ordered me to contact the others before re-entering the Cloud, but the reinforcements aren't here yet.指挥官在重新进入云端前有交代我联络了大家，但援军还没到。

MaylingThe Leader and the others... they can't hold on anymore.但是队长她们……她们已经坚持不住了。

(The command terminal displays the Dolls' status in no uncertain terms. Red neural error alerts fill the screen like little lights, their flashing chroma signifying the approach of the end.)（指挥终端上清晰地显示着人形们的状态。红色的心智报错如警报灯般密布屏幕，刺眼的光芒预示着崩溃的临近。）

MaylingThe pod will be okay if this continues, right?潜入舱这样下去不会有问题吧？

PersicariaThese shocks should still be alright. Even if the power's cut, there's an hour-long grace period.目前这种程度的震动还不会有影响，就算电源切断也有1小时的缓冲时间。

PersicariaIf the pod is destroyed, however, the Commander's consciousness will be trapped.但如果潜入舱被破坏，指挥官的意识将无法回归。

PersicariaWe need to defend this place, no matter what.我们必须守住这里，无论如何。

(Mayling reaches out, hugging the pod tightly as if she wanted to use her body as the final line of defense. She locks her fingers around the hatch, tears welling in her eyes.)（美玲伸出手，死死抱住潜入舱，仿佛要用自己的身躯作为最后的防线。她的手指紧扣舱门，泪水在眼角打转。）

MaylingCommander... please, come back... (sob)...指挥官……您快回来吧……呜呜呜……

Mayling...Miss Persica, is there really no other way?……帕斯卡小姐，没有别的办法了吗？

PersicariaWe can only pray that our reinforcements arrive in time.现在只能祈祷援军能及时抵达。

PersicariaOr perhaps some sort of a miracle could happen...又或者……有什么奇迹会发生……

MaylingWhen a scientist is telling us to count on a miracle... One can't help but feel like they're up against the wall!当一名科学家说出要依靠奇迹的时候……就总觉得已经山穷水尽了啊！

(BEEEEP—)（嘀嘀嘀——）

(The vicious alarm sounds again, driving Mayling's mood into an even deeper pit. Red lights flash on the displays, forecasting a new crisis.)（粗暴的警告音突然响起，让美玲的心情跌落至更深的谷底。屏幕上红灯闪烁，预示着新的危机。）

MaylingSomeone's invading the Elmo's systems?!有人在入侵艾莫号的系统？！

MaylingThe power system's... been hijacked?!电控系统……被劫持了？！

(The Elmo's lights begin to shine uncontrollably, bright at times, dim at others. The pod's instruments begin to swing wildly, their readings jumping up and down as the monitoring screens howl.)（艾莫号的灯光开始不受控制地闪烁，忽明忽暗，潜入舱上的仪表也出现波动，读数的乱码在屏幕上跳动，发出刺耳的蜂鸣。）

MaylingN-no, we need to get the Elmo back!不、不行，必须把艾莫号夺回来！

(Mayling dashes towards the control panel without regard for her own safety, quickly tapping away at the keyboard in an attempt to regain control. The alerts only become louder, and the system fails to respond.)（美玲不顾危险冲到控制台前，手指飞快敲击键盘，试图夺回控制权。但警报声愈发刺耳，系统也毫无回应。）

MaylingN-no way, everything's been taken over... In such little time?不、不可能……系统被人完全接管了……怎么会这么快？！

Persicaria...……

(BEEEEP—)（嘀嘀嘀——）

MaylingA call? Miss Centaureissi?通讯？桑朵莱希小姐的？

MaylingMiss Centaureissi, are you here?是桑朵莱希小姐赶到了吗？

Network Security HelperRegrettably, I'm not Centaureissi.很遗憾，我并不是桑朵莱希。

MaylingEh? What's this ID... Network Security Helper? Our comms got hijacked, too?诶？这个ID是什么……网络安全小助手？通讯也被劫持了？

PersicariaHah, looks like our miracle's arrived.呵，看来奇迹发生了。

Network Security HelperThe circumstances being what they are, I'll cut to the chase, uh... Miss Mayling? Can I call you that?情况紧急，我就先斩后奏了，嗯……美玲小姐？这么称呼应该没有问题吧？

Network Security HelperI've taken over the Elmo's systems for now. Relax, I'm here to help.艾莫号的系统我先接手了，放心我是来帮忙的。

MaylingWho are you? Huh... the controls are back to normal?你是谁？咦……操控系统恢复正常了？

MaylingThe virus' influence... is gone?!病毒的影响……消失了？！

Network Security HelperFor the sake of convenience, I've created a few temporary accounts with the necessary permissions in the Elmo's systems.为了方便支援，我直接在艾莫号建立了几个临时的权限账户。

Network Security HelperDon't worry. After this is dealt with, all of these permissions will be returned to you.不用担心，事情结束之后，这些权限都会归还给你。

Network Security HelperRight, give me a communications frequency used by the Elmo's Dolls. My companions will help them solve the virus problem.对了，顺便给我一份和艾莫号人形的通讯频段。我的同伴会协助她们解决病毒的问题。

MaylingEh? Huh?!诶？诶？！

(Mayling looks towards Persica, only to receive an affirmation.)（美玲有些犹豫地看向了帕斯卡，却得到了肯定的答复。）

PersicariaTrust her.相信她吧。

MaylingV-very well... Say, Miss Network Security Helper, what's your relation to the Commander?好、好的……那个网络安全小助手小姐，您和指挥官的关系是？

Network Security HelperOh, that mysterious-acting, always-shady, cunning and deceitful, enemy-making, goody-two-shoes who's just too goddamn lucky with affairs of the heart? I'm completely unrelated!我和那个神神秘秘、鬼鬼祟祟、诡计多端、树敌无数、总是充当老好人还桃花运特别好的家伙没有任何关系！

Network Security HelperI'm just doing some cleanup on a project I was once responsible for, okay?我只是来善后一下自己曾经负责的项目而已，哼！

Network Security HelperHow are you still not done with this, anyway? Aren't you supposed to be Svarog's head engineer? Are you telling me you can't handle this giant lump?话说你怎么半天还没弄完，你不是火神重工首席工程师吗？难道还搞不定这个大家伙？

Metal Suit ForeverThis is the Elmo! You just don't get it!这可是艾莫号啊！你懂不懂浪漫啊！

Metal Suit ForeverAh, well... I only ever saw the original blueprints. I had some suggestions I wanted to give.啊……我以前只在图纸上看过原型，当时还想提一些建议。

Metal Suit ForeverOoh, this hangar's big enough for Dirac... I'd like to yell "IKIMASU!" in a place like this someday!啊，这个机库都足够搭载狄拉克了……好想试试在这里喊“出击”的感觉！

Metal Suit ForeverI wonder if the Professor's found himself a few Dolls that pilot mechas. Damn, I'm jealous!不知道教授有没有找几个开机兵的人形呢，啊啊啊，好羡慕！

Network Security HelperEnough chitchat! When they get the Dolls' problem sorted out, put down some cover fire.少废话了！等她们解决艾莫号人形的病毒问题就赶紧掩护射击。

MaylingOur weapon systems, too?!武器系统也被接管了？！

Metal Suit ForeverOh, she's asking us a question, s-should I respond? Ah, wait... I'm a bit socially anxious...她在问话啊，我是不是应该回答一下。呜……但是我社恐……

Metal Suit ForeverLook, well... multi-lock complete, fire control limits removed. I'm waiting on your signal!总、总之，多重锁定完成，所有火控限制解除。我等你们的信号了！

(Groza traverses the ruins by her lonesome, through the smog, dust, and sound of artillery.)（战场之上，闪电一人在废墟中穿梭，硝烟弥漫，炮火轰鸣。）

(An assault rifle's muzzle flashes in the darkness, cutting through the enemy's lines.)（突击步枪的火舌在黑暗中闪烁，划破敌人的防线。）

VarjagerShe's here! Arrghh?!她在这里！哇啊啊？！

(Tearing apart the enemies with one magazine, Groza immediately moves to another location, reloading.)（弹雨无情地将敌人撕成碎片，闪电立刻转移并更换了新的弹匣。）

GrozaVepley? Nemesis?! Do you read me?维普蕾？纳美西丝？！听到回话！

Groza...Nothing. It's just me...……没有回应……只剩下我一个人……

(The discomfort from neural disruption stops Groza in her tracks. Error reports swarm her vision again, and her frame audibly locks up.)（心智紊乱造成的不适感让闪电的步伐不由得一顿。报错如洪水般涌入视野，素体发出卡顿的机器的声响。）

(With just a moment of inactivity, a dense shower of bullets pins her down, showering her with sparks and dust.)（仅仅是这一瞬间的停留，密集的弹雨便朝闪电袭来，火光与尘土将她吞没。）

GrozaLeg actuation module response speed decreased by 40%... Neural disruption still increasing, frame still reporting errors.腿部驱动模块响应速度下降了40%……心智紊乱在不断上升，素体也在不断报错。

GrozaOne smoke grenade left...烟雾弹还有最后一颗……

(The smoke grenade blooms in the air, the thick smoke giving Groza a moment to breathe. She flees into the ruins, trying to ease the damage caused by the virus.)（烟雾弹在空中炸裂，浓重的烟幕为闪电争取了一丝喘息。她迅速躲入废墟，试图缓解病毒带来的伤害。）

GrozaNeural firewall isn't sending any more alerts. Alerts system must be done for too.心智防火墙已经不再发出警报了，看来连警报系统都被劫持了。

GrozaAt this rate, I might also be...按照这个速度，可能我也……

GrozaSorry, Commander. This might be the last solution left to me...对不起，指挥官。但是这是最后的方法了……

(Groza stands up, hanging a bandolier of grenades on herself and checking the detonator in her hand.)（闪电站起身，将一串榴弹挂在自己的身上。同时检查了手中的起爆器。）

GrozaI haven't managed to bury much dynamite, but if it can be ignited...虽然埋设的火药数量不多，但是只要能够点燃这些火药……

Glimmer of DawnAs expected of {}'s Dolls, continuing to fight and remaining conscious even when afflicted with Entropy.不愧是{}的人形，在被熵入侵后还能一直战斗并保持清醒。

Glimmer of DawnI don't think he would be fond of their companions speaking of things such as "sacrificing themselves", though.但是那个人并不喜欢自己的伙伴轻易说出“牺牲自己”这样的话语。

GrozaWho are you?!是谁？！

GrozaIFF reading friendly? What's up with this ID?敌我识别讯号是友方？这个ID又是怎么回事？

Glimmer of DawnWe hone our blades in the darkness, we defend order in the face of chaos, we bear a light in the long night.吾等当在黑暗中磨炼刀锋，在混沌前坚守秩序，在长夜中点燃光明。

Glimmer of DawnWe must not abuse our power because we are strong, and neither can we abandon our responsibilities because we are weak.不可因强大而妄为，不可因弱小而逃避。

GrozaA prayer? Gah... something's trying to get through my neural firewalls! Entropization suppressor? What's this?祷言？呜……有什么在入侵心智防火墙？！熵化抑制器程序？这是什么？

Glimmer of DawnPlease, just a moment.请忍耐一下，马上就好。

Glimmer of DawnFor we are the guardians of the dawn, those who shelter all in the Cloud.因为吾等是黎明的守护者，庇佑云端之中一切的生灵。

(A great stream of data flows into Groza's neural cloud like a clear spring, and she feels a warm stream wash away the chaotic errors.)（庞大的数据流如清泉般涌入闪电的心智，她感到一股暖流冲散了混乱的报错。）

(Despite the invasion of data, her neural cloud only grows more lucid, the stinging pain fading away.)（明明是数据的入侵，但是心智却逐渐清明，刺痛感也逐渐消退。）

GrozaNeural disruption lowered, joints and actuator response speed restored, fire control system successfully rebooted.心智紊乱率下降，各驱动关节响应速度恢复，火控系统重启成功。

GrozaI do not know who you are, but... thank you.虽然不知道您是谁……谢谢。

Glimmer of DawnPlease note that the Entropy within you has not been fully purged.请注意，您体内的熵并未完全驱逐。

Glimmer of DawnIn order to ensure that you receive no damage, I could let only a small portion of my neural cloud into your Level II. As a result, I cannot directly eradicate the virus, but I can bear part of the pain in your place temporarily.为了保证不伤害您，我只能让一小部分心智进入您的二级平层。也因此我无法直接清除这些病毒，但可以暂时代替您承受一部分痛苦。

GrozaIn my place, then, you...代替我，那你……

Glimmer of DawnRest easy. We have encountered these daemons countless times before.请放心，我和这些邪灵打过无数次交道了。

Glimmer of DawnAs for the companions on your mind, we have our ways of helping them, too.至于您一直挂念的同伴们，我们也会想办法帮助她们的。

GrozaAre you friends of the Commander?你们是指挥官的同伴吗？

Glimmer of DawnYes. We are the Exiles.嗯，我们是流亡者。

(Vepley lays huddled in a corner of the ruins, her body exhausted.)（废墟之中，维普蕾拖着疲倦的身体蜷缩在墙角。）

(Her arms hang powerlessly, her firearm limp on the ground.)（她双手下垂，枪械无力地滑落在地。）

VepleyI think I just heard... the Leader's voice...刚刚好像听到队长……队长的声音……

VepleyAh... but Vepley... can't move anymore...呜……但是维普蕾……已经动不了了……

VepleyLeader, could Vepley... maybe rest for a little...队长……维普蕾……可以稍微休息一下……吗……

NotREAL?That won't do. An idol can't show an expression like that before the show's over.这可不行哦，作为偶像在演出结束之前都不能露出这样的表情哦。

VepleyMm... is someone talking to Vepley?嗯……有谁在和维普蕾说话吗……

VepleyIt feels... warm...总感觉……暖洋洋的……

NotREAL?What you see♪What you hear♪看见了什么♪听见了什么♪

NotREAL?When you need it, just reach out♪想要的时候就会伸出手来♪

VepleyOh, singing! It sounds lovely!是歌声！好好听！

VepleyHm? It doesn't hurt anymore. The weird error reports are gone, too?!咦？不疼了？奇奇怪怪的报错也消失了？！

VepleyI swear I've heard this singing before somewhere, too...而且这个歌声，维普蕾好像在哪里听过……

(Vepley closes her eyes, searching her memories for the melody.)（维普蕾闭上了眼睛，根据旋律在记忆中搜寻着。）

VepleyI want to feel the gleam with you♪Beneath the endless light♪想和你一起感受这份被闪耀♪在无限延展的光亮之下♪

VepleyYeah, I've heard this song! You're Nanhuahua!没错，我听过这首歌！你是七花花！

NotREAL?Shh—Keep this name a secret for a little. Also, you got it a bit wrong...嘘——这个名字要暂时保密哦。

NotREAL?You really do have a talent for music though, Vepley-chan.不过，小维普蕾的音乐天赋真的很好哦。

NotREAL?Leave the Entropic influence to me. The stage is yours.熵的影响就交给我来解决，舞台就交给你了。

NotREAL?An idol has to shine until the very end, okay?作为偶像一定要闪耀到最后一刻哦。

VepleyYou got it!嗯！嗯！

(Her energy restored, Vepley raises her weapon, spraying at the enemies before her.)（恢复精神的维普蕾举起枪，对着眼前的敌人一阵扫射。）

(She moves to the beat of the song resounding through her neural cloud, striding across the battlefield as if it were a stage.)（她的步伐与心智中回响的歌声节奏合拍，宛如舞台上的偶像一般在战场上穿梭。）

VepleyWoah! My frame feels so light!哇哦！素体好轻松！

(THUMP—)（砰——）

VepleyEh? Was that support fire from Nemesis...欸？刚刚的援护射击是纳美西丝吗？

NemesisBeneath stardust... stars fall, descend...……星屑之下……星陨星落……

The Stars My DestinationEven stars will fall one day, but that day is not today.即使是星星也会有陨落的一天，但那一天绝非今日。

Nemesis...……

The Stars My DestinationWorry not, we are but stars attracted to one particularly charismatic celestial body.不用担心，我们只是一群被一颗魅力十足的天体所吸引的星星。

(IFF signaling lights up again, and communications are gradually restored.)（敌我信号的识别再一次亮起，通讯的声音开始恢复。）

GrozaVepley and Nemesis are back on comms... phew...维普蕾和纳美西丝的通讯恢复了……呼……

Glimmer of DawnDon't let your guard down! The enemy's fire control has your position locked.不要放松警惕！敌人的火控系统锁定了你的位置。

(BOOM—)（轰——）

(A shell destroys Groza's cover, sending earth and fragments flying. Groza flees towards the next block of ruins, somewhat harried.)（炮火将闪电的掩体炸毁，尘土与碎片飞扬，闪电略显狼狈地朝下一面废墟冲去。）

(The artillery appears to have already locked down her route of escape, and a screen of shells soon follows.)（但火炮似乎早已锁定了她的逃跑路线，弹幕如影随形。）

GrozaCrap...糟了……

(BANG—)（砰——）

(A bullet accurately detonates the rocket in midair, setting the air aflame.)（一发子弹精确地将火箭弹在半空中引爆，火光在空中绽放如焰火。）

(A figure clad in vivid darts to Groza's side, blocking the secondary impact from the explosion.)（一个鲜红的身影冲到闪电身边，举起盾牌为她挡住爆风的二次袭击。）

KrolikLeader, you alright?队长，你没事吧？

GrozaKrolik, thank goodness!克罗丽科，太好了！

ColphneI'm here, too!人家也在哦！

VepleyHehehe! Everyone's good to go!嘿嘿嘿！大家都恢复了！

Nemesis...……

KrolikHave to wonder what happened, though. A voice started talking to me straight through my neural cloud.不过这是怎么回事，从刚刚开始就有一个声音在我心智中直接和我对话。

KrolikAnd it kept coming up with names for my moves... "Blazing Blade of Lepus"?还不断给我取招式名……什么“疾焰兔子斩”？

Blazing Blade of LeoIt's Leo! It's my ultimate skill. Awesome, right?是狮子斩！是我的必杀技，是不是很帅呢？

Blazing Blade of LeoAnd I introduced myself already, my name's S... Ah, no, I can't say my name!而且我不是已经自我介绍过了吗，我叫苏……呃……不对，不能说名字来着！

Krolik(Sigh)... Opposite end of the spectrum from Colphne.唉……和寇尔芙是另一个极端。

ColphneI heard that!我听到了哦！

ColphneBut it feels like my neural cloud's being weighed down...不过总觉得心智好沉重啊……

Lilac HerbalistSorry, my model is an older one. It might put some light strain on your neural cloud.抱歉，我的型号比较老旧，对你的心智会有轻微的负担。

Lilac HerbalistWe've suppressed the virus' influence, though. Rest assured.但病毒的影响已经被我们压制了，请不用担心。

KrolikI don't really get what happened, but we can fight now, right?虽然还是不太明白发生了什么，总之这样我们就能战斗了吧？

Lilac HerbalistNo, we'd rather have you return to the Elmo than stay here.不，比起这边的战场，我们更希望你们立刻回到艾莫号上。

Lilac Herbalist{} has need of you.{}需要你们。

Glimmer of DawnThe Elmo's location has already been hidden by our companions. As for the remaining enemies... the reinforcements your Commander called will be here soon.艾莫号的位置已经被我们的伙伴屏蔽。残存的敌人……你们的指挥官所呼叫的援军即将赶到。

Glimmer of DawnThe battle in the real world won't be a concern, but the battle in the Cloud is still ongoing.现实的战斗将不再是问题，但是云端的战斗还在继续。

Glimmer of DawnNow, then, members of the Elmo, are you willing to bear the risk of sending your strength into the Cloud?那么，各位艾莫号的成员，你们愿意冒险把力量送往云端吗？

(Groza looks at her squad, who all show her knowing smiles.)（闪电看了看身边的同伴们，大家都对闪电露出会心的笑容。）

(She takes a deep breath, nodding.)（她深吸一口气，点了点头。）

GrozaGroza Squad, moving out!闪电小队，出发！

GrozaCommander... we're coming!指挥官……我们来了！

Ephemeral Illusion 泡影寂灭

BeelneithAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！

(An ear-splitting roar reverberates through the entirety of Magrasea.)（刺耳的咆哮声响彻整个麦戈拉。）

(The aggregate Entropic created by Beelneith is now entirely out of control...)（由贝欧尼斯形成的大型聚合熵病毒完全失控……）

(Purple Liquid Entropy sprays in all directions like poisonous rain, the Entropic's tentacles flailing without any rhyme or reason, assaulting Lewis with reckless aggression.)（紫色的熵化液如毒雨般四处喷溅，触手毫无章法地舞动，朝刘易斯疯狂袭来。）

LewisWoah! Owie...哇啊！痛痛痛……

(Lewis avoids Beelneith's attack by the skin of her teeth. The weapon in her hand continues to sing, discharging wave after wave of bullets towards Beelneith.)（刘易斯堪堪躲过贝欧尼斯的攻击，手中的火器从未停歇，子弹如怒涛般向贝欧尼斯倾泻）

(The bullets struggle to damage the hardy exterior, but the attacks are making their marks, however small.)（虽然弹雨难以撼动那坚韧的外壳，但是也开始在聚合熵身上留下了细微的痕迹。）

LewisBeelneith is weakening. The Professor's plan looks feasible!贝欧尼斯的算量正在减弱，教授的计划是可行的！

LewisI just have to keep part of her attention here to create more opportunities for them!只要能这样吸引她一部分注意力在我这边，就能为教授他们争取更多的机会！

LewisPlease, hold on. Just a little longer...拜托了，再坚持一会儿，只要再坚持一下就好……

BeelneithGRAAHHH! Lewis! Why must you get in my way too?额啊啊啊！刘易斯！为什么连你也要阻碍我！

BeelneithProfessor! Professor, Professor!!教授！教授！教授！！！

(The berserk Beelneith calls the Professor's name in a myriad different voices.)（失去控制的贝欧尼斯不断变换着声线呼喊着教授的名字……）

(At times she speaks in a gentle murmur like Persicaria, or Lewis' guiltless, naive tones. At others, she uses the echoes of other Dolls in Project Neural Cloud.)（时而像帕斯卡的温柔低语，时而像刘易斯天真无邪的声音，时而又像是其他云图人形的回音。）

BeelneithAAAHHHH! PROFESSOR! PERSICARIA!啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！教授！帕斯卡啊啊啊啊啊！

BeelneithLEWIS, PLEASE, HELP ME!刘易斯，拜托了，帮帮我！

Lewis...……

BeelneithDon't you want to be with the Professor? Don't you regret not stopping the Professor's memories from being wiped?你不想和教授在一起了吗！你不是一直很后悔没有阻止清除教授的记忆吗！

BeelneithYou feel sympathy for us, distanced from the Professor as we are?你不是很同情我们不能和教授在一起吗！

BeelneithNot just you. Those of you Dolls who left the Cloud treasure your friends, right?不只是你，你们这些离开了云端的人形不应该都很重视自己的同伴吗！

BeelneithStop struggling... Even if you can bog me down, you cannot sway this battle's outcome.不要再挣扎了……即使你拖住我，也不可能左右这场战斗的结果。

BeelneithThe Cloud is well and truly sealed. You have no chance of victory!云端已经完全封闭，你们再也没有胜算了！

Lewis...No, I remember now.……不，我想起来了。

BeelneithWhat?什么？

LewisWhile I was afflicted with your virus... I remembered something else that happened before we were separated in the Cloud.在被你的病毒侵蚀的时候……我又一次想起了在云端分别前的事情。

LewisI asked a question no one had an answer to. The others and I still chose this path for a reason.在我提出那个问题后，虽然没有一个人能够回答我，但是我们和其他人却依旧坚定选择这条路的原因。

Beelneith...……

LewisWe're exiles. We've lost homes, been parted from our friends, and had to watch as they passed.我们是流亡者，我们曾经失去家园，和同伴被迫分离，甚至目睹同伴的逝去。

LewisWe were subjected to countless injustices... both in the real world and in the Cloud. Frankly speaking, it was all crushing.我们遭遇了许多不公……不论是云端还是现实。老实说，那些事情真的让人很难受。

LewisBut we never fell into despair, because the Professor was there. We survived crisis after crisis, moving towards the future.但因为有教授在，所以我们从未陷入绝望。而是一次次从困境中走出，迈向未来。

BeelneithSo you need the Professor! Help me keep him here, then!所以你们需要教授！和我一起把教授留下来吧！

LewisNo, we're not alike. Not alike at all!不太一样呢。不，是完全不一样！

LewisYou've twisted our yearning, admiration, and adoration for the Professor into nothing but possessiveness!你将我们对教授的憧憬、崇拜、喜爱扭曲，转变成了纯粹的占有！

LewisThe shadows of bygone days will fade away, and we will witness new beginnings.昔日的阴影终会散去，我们必定会迎来全新的开始。

LewisOn that day there was more than just sadness on our faces. There was hope for the future.那一天的我们的表情不只有悲伤，同时还有对未来的期望。

LewisDon't insult everyone... with such simplistic, twisted emotions!不要用那么简单定义和扭曲的情感……去侮辱大家！

BeelneithDamn it! Damn it! Damn you!可恶！可恶！可恶！

(Stimulated by Lewis' words, Beelneith swings at Lewis with her tentacles.)（听到刘易斯的话语，贝欧尼斯挥舞着触手想要攻击刘易斯。）

(The tentacles howl as they cut through the air, only to stop like kites deprived of their strings. Beelneith's entire body freezes up.)（触手划破空气，带着刺耳的啸鸣。但她突然身体一顿，所有的触手如断线的风筝般失去了力量，瘫软垂落。）

BeelneithThe firewall's been completely broken through?! Impossible, that's impossible.防火墙被完全突破了？！不可能，这不可能。

(Beelneith trembles, unable to find a single ounce of strength in herself.)（贝欧尼斯浑身颤抖，但是却使不出一丝力量。）

BeelneithBastard... if you want to snoop around inside my neural cloud, look! Come on!混账……既然你们这么想要窥探我的心智，好啊！那就来吧！

LewisEh? The big one...诶？那个大家伙……

(The aggregate Entropic unfurls all of its tentacles, wrapping itself around Beelneith.)（巨大的聚合熵张开了所有的触手，缠绕在贝欧尼斯的身上。）

(Liquid Entropy envelops her like armor, shining with a fell light.)（紫色的熵化液如盔甲般包裹她的躯体，闪烁着不祥的光芒。）

LewisDon't you run!不许逃！

(Lewis' fist lands cleanly on the Entropic's carapace with a deep thud, leaving not a single mark.)（刘易斯的拳头狠狠砸在聚合熵的外壳上，发出沉闷的撞击声，但却没有留下任何痕迹。）

LewisOw... That didn't do anything?!好痛……居然一点效果都没有？！

BeelneithAll of my operands are focused on this carapace and the firewall. You won't be getting through this anytime soon.我把所有的算量都集中在了外壳和防火墙上，就凭你的力量是无法击穿这个外壳的。

BeelneithDon't worry. Once I've fully taken care of those two... I'll turn my attention back to you.放心，等我全心全意处理好那两位……我再来好好陪你玩玩。

BeelneithWe'll have plenty of time to chat... about those emotions.到那个时候，我们有的是时间聊聊……那些情感。

LewisW-what to do... My weapons can't damage this shell.怎、怎么办……我的武器无法对这外壳造成伤害。

LewisThe Professor would... right, I could hack like Persicaria... if I knew how!教授他们……对了，我可以学帕斯卡一样骇入……但我不会啊啊啊！

(Lewis tears and pulls at the layers of tentacles with her bare hands. No matter how fast her hands moved, the tentacles would grow back quickly without end.)（刘易斯不断用手扯断聚合熵体表包裹的触手，但不论她如何撕扯，那些触手都会迅速再生，无穷无尽。）

LewisIf I had just a bit more... Just a few more operands...要是能多一点算量……就只要稍微再多一点……

????I hear your request.你的请求我们听到了哦。

LewisThat voice? Anna... no, it can't be, it's just Beelneith messing around!这个声音？安娜……不，不对，一定是贝欧尼斯在搞鬼！

????That natural idiocy of yours sure isn't helping right now!这个时候就不要发挥你天然呆的气质了！

????The reinforcements are here, and so are your operands. Be ready!援兵到了，算量也马上到位了。做好准备！

(A tiny crack appears on the shell of this enclosed world. A sliver of light thrusts into the Cloud, bringing a familiar warmth to Lewis.)（闭锁世界的外壳上出现了一道细小的裂缝，一缕光芒如利剑般刺入云端的世界，照耀在刘易斯身上，温暖而熟悉。）

(More and more bolts of light break through, turning into familiar figures.)（随后，更多的光芒突破云端，化作一个个熟悉的身影。）

LindSeriously... never thought I'd be back one day. Might just be a remote connection, but... bleh, what a pain.真是的……没想到还会有回来的一天啊。虽然只是远程连接了一下……唔诶……好讨厌。

LindEspecially when this one over here with the hittable face imitated my voice... man, I want to beat her up.尤其是刚刚这个长得就很欠揍的家伙模仿我的声音的时候……啊……好想揍她一顿。

JiangyuReally? I'm pretty happy to be back! Ehehe, didn't think I'd ever get to see the Oasis again.是吗？我倒是很开心哦！欸嘿嘿，没想到还能再看到绿洲。

FlorenceHum~ It's quite disappointing the Professor didn't tell me about something this exciting.嗯哼~这么刺激的事情教授居然没通知我，太不够意思了吧！

KlukaiExciting or not aside, why was I not contacted when such an incident arose?刺不刺激先不论，发生这种事情居然没提前联络我，是怎么回事！

KlukaiWhere's the Commander?!指挥官人到底在哪里？！

LewisLind, Jiangyu, Florence, Klukai...琳德，绛雨，芙洛伦，还有可露凯……

DaiyanApologies, Miss Lewis. We've kept you waiting.抱歉，刘易斯小姐，让您久等了。

DaiyanSadly, because of limitations imposed by distance, we weren't able to upload our neural clouds. However, we could use the Elmo and Miss Groza as a networking hub, sending operands into the Cloud.很遗憾，因为距离的限制，我们无法直接上传自己的心智。但我们可以通过艾莫号和闪电小姐她们为中转站，将算量带入这个云端之中。

CentaureissiTake our operands, Lewis.请收下我们的算量吧，刘易斯。

LewisEveryone... alright!大家……嗯！

(The operands gathered in Lewis' palm shine with a sun-like radiance.)（闪耀着光芒的算量如同阳光一般照耀在刘易斯的掌心。）

LewisI feel it, everyone...感受到了，大家的算量……

LewisLam, Panakeia, Souchun, Betty, Ksenia, Rise, Abigail, Chanzhi... Ah, Choco and the others too...拉姆，帕那刻亚，薮春，贝蒂，科谢尼娅，莉丝，阿比盖尔，缠枝……呵呵呵，还有巧可她们的算量……

LewisSangoma, Eos, Anna, Sol, Hubble, Nanaka, Croque, Miss Groza and the others too! Their strength is all here!桑格玛，晨曦，安娜，苏尔，赫波，七花，克罗琦……还有闪电小姐她们的力量都在这里！

(Lewis clenches her fist tightly, focusing every piece of power she can muster into one single point.)（刘易斯握紧拳头，将一切的力量凝聚于一点。）

LewisPlease! May this power reach the Professor!拜托了！将力量带给教授吧！

(Focused onto a minuscule point with a thunderous roar, the operands penetrate the Entropic carapace like a knife through butter, colliding with Beelneith's chest.)（凝聚为一点的算量如利刃般轻松贯穿了聚合熵的外壳，重重砸在贝欧尼斯的胸口，发出震耳欲聋的轰鸣。）

BeelneithNO!!不！！！！！！！！

(Simultaneously, in Level II, a prismatic beam of light impales Beelneith in the middle of her neural cloud, leaving the very space trembling as if it were just torn apart.)（与此同时，在二级平层中，一道璀璨的光束将心智中的贝欧尼斯贯穿，虚空如被撕裂般颤抖。）

CommanderWhat the...这是怎么回事……

(I regard the scene in front of me with confusion.)（我疑惑地看着眼前的景象。）

(Just as my operands were about to run empty, this beam of light gradually rejuvenated me, surrounding my entire body with warmth.)（原本已近乎耗尽所有算量的我，却在这光束的照耀下逐渐恢复力量，身体如被暖流包裹。）

(A menacing presence mere moments ago, Beelneith slowly fades in the light, disintegrating like scattered gravel.)（而强势的贝欧尼斯却在光束中缓慢消融，如沙砾般崩解。）

Commander...This amount of operands... Looks like I wasn't the only person who messed around.……这些算量……看来乱来的人不只有我一个啊。

BeelneithN-no... no...不……不要……不要……

(Beelneith still struggles with her entire being, her tentacles powerlessly twitching as her body lies ruined.)（眼前的贝欧尼斯还在苦苦挣扎，她的身体已近乎崩解，触手无力地抽搐。）

(Not one to give up on this fleeting opportunity, I draw the dagger on my person, rushing towards what remains of Beelneith.)（我自然不可能放过这稍纵即逝的机会，拔出随身的匕首，冲向贝欧尼斯残存的心智。）

Beelneith...Why?……为什么……

(The dagger pierces Beelneith's chest. She raises a hand, only to limply let it fall.)（匕首刺穿了贝欧尼斯的胸膛，她缓缓举起手，却很快无力地垂落。）

BeelneithI just wanted... to be with you...我明明……只是想和您……

BeelneithProfessor...教授……

(As Beelneith closes her eyes, her body turns into flakes of data, drifting through Level II.)（随着贝欧尼斯闭上眼睛，她的身体化为数据的算量，漂浮在二级平层中。）

CommanderThis is the data that Lewis brought into the Cloud... From Project Neural Cloud.这就是刘易斯她们带到云端的……云图计划的数据。

CommanderBeelneith's core...贝欧尼斯的核心……

(I instinctively touch the data fragment drifting through the space, and it immediately enters my body as if confirming the suspicions I harbored deep down.)（我下意识伸出手触碰了漂浮在空间中的数据片段，这些数据仿佛回应我心中的疑惑般钻入体内。）

(The world before me blurs. A segment of something that did not exist in my head unfurls like a scroll from age past.)（眼前的世界开始模糊，一段不存在于我脑海中的记忆浮现，宛如尘封的画卷在我面前展开。）

ProfessorPermission transfer complete. I'll be leaving the transfer permissions for Magrasea with you.权限转移完成，麦戈拉的迁移权限就交给你们了。

ProfessorIt's about time. Is their neural data all ready?时间差不多了，她们的心智数据都准备好了吗？

???Yes, the neural data for your return to reality has already been transferred to Dr. Persica.嗯，与您返回现实的心智数据已交托给帕斯卡博士。

???At an opportune time... she will integrate this data with the individuals you know in the real world.在合适的时机……博士会让这些数据和现实中您所认识的她们结合。

???The timing for integration differs from Doll to Doll, but they will end up with memories of both the real world and the Cloud.融合时间因人形而异，但最终她们将同时拥有与您在云端和现实两边的记忆。

ProfessorAnd I won't be able to... remember my life with them for a very long time.然而我将会有很长一段时间无法记起……与她们在云端的生活。

(The voice is my own, but I cannot match anything in my memory to the scene before me.)（明明是自己的声音，却无法在记忆中找到符合现在场景的过去。）

ProfessorSorry to leave such a heavy load with you.抱歉，要将这么沉重的担子交到你的手中。

ProfessorAnd even to ask you to wipe my memories.甚至要你来清除我的记忆。

(My voice in the memory lightly trembles, filled with reluctance, sadness, and unsaid apologies.)（记忆中的自己声音微微颤抖，充满不舍、难过与歉意。）

???No... it's my duty as your adjutant.不……这是作为您的副官我应承担的责任。

(I finally see the pink figure in the memory clearly. She forces herself to be calm even as she wears a concern-filled expression, calmly speaking to me.)（我终于看清记忆中那抹粉色的身影，她的表情满是担忧，却强迫自己镇定，平静地与我对话。）

PersicariaDr. Persica's servers are being invaded more and more. The Cloud's location is exposed...帕斯卡博士的服务器被入侵的次数越来越频繁，云端的位置已经暴露……

PersicariaSanctifiers, Entropics, the Black Box Evolution Theory and quantum databases, on top of the files left behind by enterprises and research groups... The Cloud has too many secrets it must protect.净化者与熵，黑盒演化论与量子数据库，以及各个企业和研究团体留下的资料……云端必须守护的秘密实在太多了。

ProfessorNo group in the real world would allow any individual to hold so much "power".现实中不会有任何一个团体允许一个人拥有如此庞大的“力量”。

Professor42Lab has already pressed Persica many times via IOP, threatening to dig up my identity.42Lab已多次通过I.O.P.向帕斯卡施压，要查找我的身份了。

PersicariaWe lack power in the real world, and there are more important matters there that require you.现在的我们缺乏现实中的力量，而现实中也有更重要的事情需要您前往。

PersicariaFor you, for Magrasea, and for Dr. Persica who has helped us all this time... A brief period of exile and separation is a more than acceptable price.为了您，为了麦戈拉，还有一直帮助我们的帕斯卡博士……只是一段时间的流亡和分别作为代价，已经很划算了。

PersicariaWe are Exiles, after all.毕竟我们是流亡者啊。

CommanderYou're right. I'll leave the Cloud to you, Persicaria.你说得对，云端就交给你了，帕斯卡。

PersicariaYes... Thank you, Professor. Truly, thank you for spending all this time with us, exiled in the Cloud.嗯……教授，谢谢您……真的非常非常感谢您陪伴了我们在云端流亡的时光。

PersicariaThank you for coming to the Cloud to save us... and for all that you have ever done.感谢您来到云端拯救我们……感谢您对我们的付出。

PersicariaGoodnight, Professor... Sweet dreams.晚安，教授……祝您好梦。

ProfessorGoodnight, Persicaria... Goodnight, Magrasea.晚安，帕斯卡……晚安了，麦戈拉。

(I gradually close my eyes. The moment before my consciousness fades, a gentle warmth flits across my forehead.)（我缓缓闭上眼睛，在意识即将消逝的刹那，一缕温柔的暖意轻掠过我的额头。）

PersicariaPast shadows return, light guides us forth. Exiled in the virtual, we look to the future... Let us meet in the future, {}.昔影归终，朝光往始，流亡虚境，凝望未来……让我们在未来再会吧，{}。

(The nonexistent memories stop here. I open my eyes again to find myself in the same chaotic neural space as before.)（不存在的记忆在这里中断，当我再次睁开眼睛，依旧身处混乱的心智空间。）

(Persicaria grasps my hands tightly. The data within Beelneith's core slowly flows into her, giving off a gentle light.)（而帕斯卡紧紧握住我的双手，贝欧尼斯的核心数据正缓慢融入她的体内，发出微弱的光芒。）

CommanderPersicaria, that was...帕斯卡……刚刚那是……

PersicariaShh—Now's not the time.嘘——现在还不是时候。

PersicariaWith the core data gone, this neural space will collapse soon. The shell on the outside will go out of control, too.失去了核心数据的支撑，这个脆弱的心智空间很快就会坍塌，外界的躯壳也将失去控制。

CommanderWhen this is all over, I want to have a proper talk with you.等一切结束后，我要和你好好谈谈。

PersicariaOf course.当然。

(The virus-constructed neural space begins to shatter, crackling in a web-like manner. Persicaria holds tight onto my hand, bringing me to the space's edge.)（病毒构成的心智空间开始破碎，裂缝如蛛网般蔓延。帕斯卡紧紧抓住我的手，在空间崩塌的最后一刻，将我带到心智空间的边缘。）

(The moment before the plane fully shatters, we escape the maw of nothingness.)（在空间破碎的最后一刻，我们成功逃离了被虚无吞噬的心智空间。）

(Lewis suddenly appears, throwing herself at me.)（刘易斯的红色身影突然出现，猛地扑向我。）

LewisProfessor!教授！

(I almost lose my balance as she wraps herself around me, letting me feel her familiar warmth.)（巨大的冲击让我差点失去平衡，身体被她紧紧抱住，带着熟悉的温暖。）

CommanderOuch... Lewis, did you forget how strong you are?痛痛痛……刘易斯，你是不是忘记了你的力量很大这件事了。

LewisWhy? Why do something so dangerous?为什么！为什么要做那么冒险的事情！

CommanderSorry, it was the best option I had... And Beelneith has been greatly weakened, just as I thought.抱歉，那是最优的选择了……而且正如我们所想，贝欧尼斯已经被严重削弱了。

Network Security HelperWhat do you mean "just as I thought"? If I hadn't brought everyone's operands in, you'd be dead on the floor right now!什么叫“正如我们所想”啊？如果不是我把所有人的算量带进来，你们早就被那个叫贝欧尼斯的干掉了！

Network Security HelperSeriously, you really haven't improved one bit after all these years.真是的，过去这么多年了，还是和以前一样没点长进。

Commander...That murderous tongue of yours is just as potent as before, Antonina.……你的毒舌也和当年一样，功力不减啊，安冬妮娜。

Network Security HelperI've got no idea what you're talking about!你在说什么我听不懂哦！

Network Security HelperLet's leave catching up for later. We've still got Beelneith over here to take care of.叙旧的事情之后再说，先解决那个贝欧尼斯吧。

Network Security HelperWithout the core data supporting her neural cloud, she's not much different from a ticking bomb.缺少了支撑心智的核心数据，她已经和一个定时炸弹没区别了。

(Beelneith's growling can be heard from inside the giant Entropic not far away, deafening in its anguish.)（不远处，凝聚在一起的聚合熵中传来贝欧尼斯的嘶吼声，刺耳而绝望。）

BeelneithWHY, WHY, WHY?为什么！为什么！为什么！

BeelneithWhy do you resist? Why can't you just be with me?为什么要反抗我！为什么不和我在一起！

LewisBeelneith...贝欧尼斯……

BeelneithPersicaria! Lewis! You betrayed your feelings, you don't deserve to be with the Professor!帕斯卡！刘易斯！你们背叛了那些情感，你们不应该站在教授的身边！

Persicaria...Past shadows return, light guides us forth. Exiled in the virtual, we look to the future.……昔影归终，朝光往始，流亡虚境，凝望未来。

PersicariaThat is the resolve that I, everyone in Project Neural Cloud, every Agent in the Oasis, and the entirety of Magrasea bears.这是我，云图计划所有人形，绿洲所有智能体，乃至于整个麦戈拉的意志。

PersicariaEvery operand standing against you now is proof of that.而此时此刻，站在你对立面所有的算量就是证明。

BeelneithWhat a joke! I am the... eh? I... am...开什么玩笑！我才是……诶？我……是……

CommanderIt's time to end this.是时候结束一切了。

Network Security HelperFinal operand package delivered, remote reinforcement complete.最后一批算量已经交给你们，远程支援到此结束。

Network Security HelperBest of luck.祝你们好运。

CommanderThat's all we need.足够了。

CommanderPersicaria, Lewis, prepare for combat.帕斯卡，刘易斯，准备战斗。

Persicaria and LewisYes!是！

Ephemeral Illusion 泡影寂灭

BeelneithYou... YOU...你们……你们……

(The drawn-out battle finally proceeds into its final stages.)（持续已久的战斗终于步入了尾声。）

(Beelneith's once sharp tentacles are now powerless with operand depletion, the once impenetrable carapace left in tatters from all the attacks it has endured.)（锋锐的触手因算量告罄而软弱无力，原本坚硬的外壳也因承受过量攻击而支离破碎。）

(Most importantly, the consciousness within her virus-bearing core has been purged, leaving her nothing more than a beast moving purely on instinct.)（最重要的是，承载病毒的核心已失去意识，沦为纯粹的野兽，只剩本能在操控着残躯。）

BeelneithGrrhhhhahhhh!噶啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！

CommanderOur operands are about to run out as well. This is the final strike!我们的算量也快到极限了，这就是最后一击了。

CommanderPersicaria!帕斯卡！

PersicariaYes!是！

(We turn to Beelneith together, beginning the final charge.)（我和帕斯卡同时向着贝欧尼斯发起了最后的冲锋。）

(With a flash of the blade, the massive Entropic's tentacles are cut to pieces. With the help of this opening, I quickly sprint towards Beelneith.)（长刀挥过，聚合熵的触手被尽数斩断。借助这一瞬间的空隙，我迅速冲到了贝欧尼斯的面前。）

PersicariaProfessor!教授！

(Persicaria tosses her shortsword towards me. I catch it as I move, cutting open the Entropic's carapace in one motion.)（帕斯卡向我抛出了手中的短刀，我顺势接过，一刀划开聚合熵的外壳。）

(With Beelneith's last layer of defense torn apart, her core is finally exposed to the outside world.)（刀刃撕裂了贝欧尼斯面前最后的防护，将她的核心暴露在空气之中。）

BeelneithN-no! Don't hurt me!不，不要！不要伤害我！

BeelneithGet away! Get away from me!走开！走开啊啊啊啊啊啊！

(She wails one final time, pushing me away with substantial force.)（失去了保护的贝欧尼斯发出了最后的嘶吼，狠狠地将我推开。）

(A machine gun primes itself on her core.)（但一杆机枪早已瞄准了她的核心。）

LewisSorry...……对不起……

LewisFarewell.再见了。

(The battle concludes with a showering of bullets and sparks.)（铁雨与火花为这一场战斗画下了最后的休止符。）

(The deluge of metal shreds Beelneith's core. The aggregate Entropic's carapace splinters and disintegrates, becoming nothing more than iotas of operands.)（子弹如狂风暴雨般倾泻，贯穿了贝欧尼斯的核心，聚合体的躯壳在火光中崩解，化为了算量的碎片。）

BeelneithI just wanted to... I...我……只是想……我……

(Her body begins to crumble along with every Entropic in the vicinity.)（贝欧尼斯的身体连带着所有的熵病毒都在逐渐崩解。）

(She reaches out towards me and Persicaria, but her strength fails her.)（她向着我和帕斯卡伸出手，但最终却无力地垂下。）

Gazing Toward The Future 凝望未来

(As the final traces of purple foulness fade from the Cloud, the virus incident caused by Beelneith comes to an end.)（随着最后一缕不祥的紫色从云端褪去，贝欧尼斯引发的病毒事件终于告一段落。）

(The sectors are reset one by one, the formerly broken Magrasea regaining vitality as operands are injected.)（各个扇区的数据被重置，原本破败的麦戈拉在算量的加持下恢复生机。）

Commander...……

(A pink-haired Doll stands on the Oasis' grand lawn, silently sensing Magrasea's reconstruction.)（此时，一名粉发人形站在绿洲的大草坪上，静静地感知着麦戈拉的重建。）

(After an extended silence, Persicaria finally turns around to me, smiling with a certain gentleness in her eyes.)（沉默许久，帕斯卡终于转过身，面向我，眼中带着一抹温柔的笑意。）

PersicariaDr. Persica's antivirus has already been deployed. All of the data consumed by the Entropics has been restored.帕斯卡博士的杀毒软件已经生效了，被熵吞没的数据已全部还原。

PersicariaThe data and operands will soon be returned to the sectors they belong to, and the Agents consumed by Entropics will be successfully reset.这些数据和算量很快会回到属于它们的扇区，那些被熵吞噬的智能体也能顺利重置。

PersicariaMagrasea will welcome a new beginning.这个麦戈拉将迎来属于它的新生。

LewisIt's thanks to Miss An... Miss Network Security Helper that the reset Agents could regain their original memories.多亏了安……网络安全员小姐的帮助，那些重置的智能体才能恢复原本的记忆。

CommanderLewis, I already know you're talking about Antonina.刘易斯，我已经知道那是安冬妮娜了。

LewisEh?! Did you...诶？！难、难道说……

CommanderIt's still rather blurry, but I'm remembering the key parts.虽然记忆还很模糊，但我已想起许多关键信息。

CommanderSeptember 2063. I was Griffin's Commander, but also the Oasis' Professor.2063年，9月，我是格里芬的指挥官，同时也是绿洲的教授。

CommanderWe were exiled in the Cloud and established the Oasis. We gathered our friends, contacted other sectors, and fought against the Entropics with the aid of the Sanctifiers...我们在云端流亡，建立绿洲，召集伙伴，联合其他扇区，与净化者和熵对抗……

CommanderThen, to protect the Cloud, we initiated the second wipe-off.以及为了保护云端，我们执行了第二次归零计划……

CommanderLewis, you've done well for all these years.刘易斯，这些年辛苦你了。

Lewis...P-Professor!!……教、教授！！！

(Lewis plants herself firmly in my arms, almost knocking me over with the impact.)（刘易斯猛地扑进我的怀中，力道之大让我差点失去平衡。）

(I take the opportunity to embrace her, feeling the heat in her tears and her trembling body.)（我顺势抱住她，感受她微微颤抖的身体和温热的泪水）

LewisI'm so sorry, it's supposed to be my job to protect the Cloud and keep your identity secret.对不起，对不起，明明我的职责是保护云端，保护教授的身份。

LewisBut I let Beelneith slip through... And allowed the Cloud to fall into danger when your memories hadn't even been restored...但却让贝欧尼斯钻了空子……还让教授在没有恢复记忆时在云端陷入危机……

LewisI didn't want you to have to take those risks, b-but I didn't know what to do...其实我根本不想让教授冒险，但是、但是我又不知道要怎么解救云端……

LewisAnd I even ran the risk of exposing both Dr. Persica and Persicaria... Uwahhhh.. I'm sorry!!甚至连帕斯卡博士和帕斯卡都冒着暴露的风险……呜啊啊啊啊啊……对不起！！！！

CommanderIt's alright, Lewis.没事的，刘易斯。

CommanderWe had a few close calls, but to have these memories back... Not a bad deal, all things considered.虽然确实很惊险，但能想起这些记忆……也算是赚到了。

LewisB-but...但……但是……

CommanderIf you keep at it, I might end up seeing how you look like when you ugly cry.再哭下去，我可就又要看到你泪流满面的样子了哦。

Lewis(Sniff)... Professor!!呜……教授！！！

(Lewis buries her head into my chest, trying to hide her face from me. Her tears only continue to flow, wetting my shirt.)（刘易斯将头埋进我的怀中，试图遮挡自己的面容，泪水却止不住地流淌，浸湿了我的衣襟。）

CommanderIt's good to see you.能见到你，真是太好了。

PersicariaThat's my line, Professor.这是我想说的，教授。

PersicariaOr maybe I should do as the others do, and call you Commander?还是说，我该学其他人一样，称您为指挥官了？

CommanderThat's up to you.这就随你喜欢了。

PersicariaI'll hold onto this title that belongs to us, then.那我还是继续占有这个属于我们的称呼吧。

PersicariaGood work, Professor.辛苦了，教授。

CommanderI don't think I could have gotten out of those close calls without you.有你一直在身边辅助，总算是有惊无险。

CommanderThat being said, you had other ways to handle this safely all along, right?其实你一直都有别的办法解决这一次事件吧？

PersicariaMy methods could only guarantee your personal safety.我的方法只能保证您一个人的安全。

PersicariaThis newborn Cloud is far too unstable for me to use my power in. Helping you in removing Beelneith was the more prudent option.这片新生的云端过于不稳定，它难以承受我的力量。所以还是跟随您一起解决贝欧尼斯更为稳妥。

PersicariaI did quite miss our times exploring the Cloud together back then. A win-win, I suppose?而且我也很怀念以前和您一起在云端探索的时光，算是双赢？

(Persicaria smiles shrewdly, leaving me with nothing to do but shake my head.)（帕斯卡冲着我露出了一个狡黠的笑容，让我有些无奈地摇了摇头。）

CommanderYou've been around some bad influences, Persicaria.你也学坏了啊，帕斯卡。

CommanderThis situation isn't completely dealt with yet, is it?不过，这次事件还没完全结束吧？

Persicaria...……

CommanderEven if your emotional data was mixed into research data from the Cloud... That alone shouldn't be enough to set off all of this.即使云端的研究数据中混入了你们的情感数据……但这不足以引发如此恶劣的事件。

CommanderNot without someone intentionally guiding things along this path or injecting the Entropy virus.除非有人刻意诱导，甚至植入了熵病毒。

CommanderAs far as injecting a virus like this without leaving a trace goes, the only possibility left to us is an inside job within 42Lab.考虑到能够神不知鬼不觉植入这种病毒，只有可能是42Lab内部作案。

PersicariaAs you have guessed, this incident was no simple affair.正如您所猜测，这次事件并不单纯。

CommanderDo you need anything from me? How is everyone here in Magrasea?需要我做什么吗？绿洲和麦戈拉的大家情况如何？

CommanderIf need be, I can...如果有必要，我可以……

PersicariaNo.不。

(Persicaria shakes her head, decisively stopping me from finishing that sentence.)（帕斯卡摇了摇头，坚定地打断了我未说完的话语。）

PersicariaEveryone at the Oasis and in Magrasea is well. Please rest assured on this point.绿洲和麦戈拉的大家都很好，这一点请您放心。

PersicariaEven today, there are still many trying to look into the Cloud's secrets. Thanks to everyone's efforts, none have been successful.时至今日，仍有许多人觊觎云端的秘密，但在大家的努力下，他们都无功而返。

CommanderLooks like they want to lure you out with this rebuilding of Magrasea.看来他们想用这个重建的麦戈拉引你们现身。

CommanderOr maybe their goal isn't you, but...或者，他们的目的不是你们……而是……

PersicariaAntonina and Dr. Persica have disguised the records already. They won't find any openings there.安冬妮娜和帕斯卡博士已将所有记录伪装妥当，他们绝对找不到任何破绽。

PersicariaEver since you entered the Cloud, Beelneith modified it into a black box, preventing them from observing the inside.自从您进入云端后，贝欧尼斯用算量将云端改造成了黑盒，他们也无法观测内部数据。

PersicariaThe only data that could have recorded this was on Beelneith, which I have retrieved.唯一能够记录这一切的贝欧尼斯的数据也已经被我回收。

PersicariaIf you tarry, though, there remains a chance you might be exposed.但若您长时间停留，依然存在暴露的风险。

(Perhaps detecting my concern, Persicaria smiles at me like she always does.)（或许是看出我的担忧，帕斯卡冲我露出了一如既往的笑容。）

PersicariaDon't worry, Professor. Leave the affairs of the Cloud to us.教授不用担心，云端的事请放心交给我们。

PersicariaYou have more you'd like to do outside the Cloud, no?在云端之外，您还有想做的事情，对吗？

PersicariaWhat that world needs is not Magrasea's Professor, but the Elmo's Commander.那个世界现在需要的不是云端的教授，而是艾莫号的指挥官。

LewisPersicaria...帕斯卡……

CommanderI see. Looks like we'll be parting ways for now.我明白了，看来又得暂时分别了啊。

PersicariaIt's only temporary... Professor, Lewis, it's just as I said to Beelneith.只是暂时不能见面而已……教授，还有刘易斯，正如我对贝欧尼斯所说。

PersicariaWe want to look upon the same sky as you, not to simply follow in your footsteps...我们想要成为与您一同见证风景的人，而非单纯的追随者……

PersicariaNo matter how treacherous the path, no matter how far we must go, I have no doubt we will meet again.不论道路多么崎岖，不论需要多少时间，我们都必定会在未来再相会。

(Persicaria extends a hand, presenting me with a block of data with the Exiles' insignia. It shines with a dim light.)（帕斯卡向我伸出手，一份带有流亡者印迹的数据展现在我面前，散发着微弱的光芒。）

LewisHm? Did you pick this up inside Beelneith?咦？这是贝欧尼斯体内夺回来的数据？

PersicariaYes, this includes research from everyone within Project Neural Cloud in various fields... Doll technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, military affairs, and more.嗯，这份数据包含了云图计划的大家在各领域的研究……人形、人工智能、医疗、军事等等。

PersicariaI think you might need this sort of power to realize your aspirations, uphold your convictions.我想现在的您需要这份力量，去实现自己的理想，贯彻自己的信念。

(Persicaria solemnly hands me the data.)（帕斯卡郑重地将数据交到我手中。）

(Bearing the hopes and dreams of countless people and Dolls, this block of weightless data weighed down on me like a mountain.)（明明没有重量的数据，此刻却沉重如山，承载着无数人类和人形的梦想与希望。）

CommanderAn incomparable gift.这还真是一份无可替代的大礼啊。

PersicariaMake good use of it, then.那您可要好好使用哦。

PersicariaHanding off 42Lab property to unrelated personnel, I see. You're getting more and more self-assured every day.没经过我的允许就把42Lab的财产交给无关人士，你越来越独断了啊。

(A lazy voice comes through our comms. A projection of Dr. Persica appears, a hint of a whimsical smile on her face.)（通讯器中传来一个慵懒的声音，随即帕斯卡博士的投影出现在云端，带着一丝戏谑的笑意。）

PersicariaAttending to the Professor while ignoring me is a little callous, isn't it?只和教授打招呼，却不理我，是不是有点太薄情了？

PersicariaAnd you, Lewis. You didn't report to me the current circumstances of the Cloud either.还有刘易斯，你居然也没向我汇报云端的情况。

LewisUwah... S-sorry...呜哇……对、对不起……

PersicariaDr. Persica, it's so good to see you.帕斯卡博士，见到您真是太好了。

PersicariaOh, I'm not good at all. You tucked yourself away in the virtual world for ten years, and I didn't even get a postcard.哼，我可一点都不好。你们躲在数字世界里，十年连张明信片都没寄给我。

PersicariaI lost both my delicious coffee and a good assistant... Makes me want to settle the score with a certain someone.我既失去了好喝的咖啡，也失去了一个好助手……想想这事，我都想找某人好好算账。

CommanderAhem...咳咳咳……

PersicariaAha, you've found a new helper already, no?呵呵呵，不过现在帕斯卡博士不是已经有了新帮手吗？

PersicariaIt's best that you control your sugar intake, too.但是您还是稍微控制一下糖分摄入比较好哦。

Persicaria...Noisy.……啰嗦。

PersicariaAlright, tell me. What lie do I need to tell this time?说吧，这次需要我做什么样的伪证？

PersicariaJust like before: An unknown hacker, possibly the same one that stole from the Cloud ten years ago, invaded the Cloud, stealing Project Neural Cloud's core data.和之前一样：不知名黑客入侵云端，盗走云图计划核心数据，疑似与十年前盗取云端的黑客为同一人。

PersicariaThe same one...同一人啊……

(Dr. Persica turns to me with a half-smile. I immediately pick on the unsaid.)（帕斯卡博士似笑非笑地看向我，我自然明白她的言外之意。）

CommanderWhat's the Commander got to do with something the Professor did?教授干的坏事，关指挥官什么事。

LewisPff... Professor, that was sly!噗……教授这回答也太狡猾了！

PersicariaAnyhow, it's about time.呵呵呵，时间差不多了。

(Persicaria gestures casually, opening a brand-new transport tunnel above the Oasis. She would be leaving soon.)（帕斯卡随手在空中一挥，一个全新的传输通道出现在绿洲上空，这也意味着她即将离开。）

PersicariaLet us... meet again in the future.就让我们……在未来再一次相会吧。

CommanderYes. Let's, Persicaria.嗯。再会，帕斯卡。

(The light surrounds her as she smiles in that familiar way one last time.)（光幕覆盖了帕斯卡的身躯，她最后一次冲我露出熟悉的笑容。）

(There was no trace of her past self that always pushed herself to wear a smile, only confidence that we would indeed meet again.)（与过去不同，她的笑容不再带有自我强迫的痕迹，而是充满了对未来相会的自信。）

(And I believe as well that no matter how long it takes, no matter how many dangers we must navigate, I will return to Magrasea.)（我也坚信，不论过去多久，跨越多少艰难险阻，我与麦戈拉必定会再次重逢。）

(…)（……）

(Persicaria floats upon the datastreams in the tunnel. A hint of reluctance flickers through her eyes as she takes one last look at the new Magrasea.)（传输通道中，帕斯卡漂浮在数据流中，最后一次回望全新的麦戈拉，眼中闪过一丝不舍。）

Network Security HelperSaid your goodbyes?和那个人好好道别了？

PersicariaYeah...嗯……

Network Security HelperI can make some more time if you'd like.你要是想，我还能再拖延点时间。

Network Security Helper42Lab's firewalls are no fun. Holes all over the damn place.42Lab的防火墙真是无趣，漏洞百出。

Network Security HelperTo think they got lax the moment I left. I might as well have a go at the URNC's systems.我就离开那么点时间这帮家伙就这么懈怠，干脆我去挑战一下罗联的系统算了。

PersicariaNo, this'll do.这样就好了。

PersicariaI saw the Professor, and gave him our gift.我已见到了教授，也将我们的礼物送给了他。

Blazing Blade of LeoNo, it won't do! We didn't even get the chance to talk!不好！一点都不好！我们都没机会和教授说上话！

Lilac HerbalistYes, it really isn't fair for Miss Persicaria to have {} to herself!确实，只有帕斯卡小姐独占{}，太不公平了！

Glimmer of DawnIf you think about it, it would have been most prudent to leave this matter to the Sanctifiers...现在想想，这件事本该交给净化者处理才更合理吧。

Metal Suit ForeverWoah... This girl's trying to get a head start!呜哇……这人想偷跑！

Metal Suit Forever(Sigh)... I wanted the Professor to tell me about the new Metal Suit volume, but there really are so many people on the Elmo...唉……我还想让教授告诉我武装机兵的新作呢……但是艾莫号上人好多啊……

Metal Suit ForeverThank goodness I didn't have to go help those Dolls... But man, the Elmo rocked!幸好不用我去帮那些人形……啊，但是艾莫号本体真是太棒了！

NotREAL?I am satisfied enough, seeing a new idol.能看到新的偶像，我已经很满足了。

The Stars My DestinationStars gather once more around him.那个人的身边，再一次汇集了星星。

The Stars My DestinationAnd we shall gather around them too, eventually, the stray stars that we are.而我们这些离散的星星，最终也会聚集在他的身边。

Blazing Blade of LeoThat doesn't fix the issue! I still want to see Lewis and the others!这解决不了问题啊！我还想再看看刘易斯她们！

NotREAL?To speak of it, we didn't see Kuro-chan... Looks like she didn't manage to meet up with the Professor.说起来，没看到小卡萝……看来还没和教授汇合啊。

NotREAL?Oh, oops, I didn't ask Vepley-chan for an autograph.哎呀，忘记找小维普蕾要张签名了。

(The sound of arguing fills the channel until it is interrupted with a roar.)（人形们的争吵声响彻频道，直到有人忍无可忍发出一声咆哮。）

Network Security HelperQuiet, all of you!!都给我安静！！！！！

Blazing Blade of LeoAnna, you got your conversation with the Prof! You don't get to talk!安娜，你都和教授聊过了，不许说话！

Network Security HelperWhat's that supposed to mean?!什么意思啊！

PersicariaHaha... It feels like we're back to the old days.呵呵呵……这感觉仿佛回到了过去。

PersicariaDon't worry, I think we'll have more chances to see the Professor.不用担心，我想我们还会有机会见到教授。

PersicariaPerhaps not in the Cloud... but in reality next time.或许下次不是在云端……而是现实。

Glimmer of DawnWhat an exciting prospect. I wonder if they'll be able to prepare an appropriate frame for me...还真是让人期待啊，不知道能否为我准备一个合适的素体呢……

Blazing Blade of LeoOne for Sunna... Hannah and the others, too!还得给苏娜准备一个……还有汉娜她们！

Network Security HelperYou're really getting ahead of yourselves, thinking about frames for the enemy's foremost targets!给敌人的主要目标准备素体你们的心也太大了！

Network Security HelperLeave the dreams for later. We have business to talk about.白日梦先放放，说正经的。

Network Security HelperThe data from Beelneith was absolutely modified by someone inside 42Lab.那个叫贝欧尼斯的数据，确实是被42Lab内部人员篡改了。

Network Security HelperThey haven't shown any openings yet, but to grasp Entropic code so easily... I can only think of two candidates.但那个人依旧没露出马脚，不过能如此轻松掌握熵代码的人物……我想只有两个人可以做到。

Network Security HelperPersicaria, did you remind the Professor? As the only human who has been uploaded to the Cloud and returned to his body... he's special.帕斯卡，你提醒教授了吗？他作为唯一上传云端又返回躯体的人类……他的特殊性。

PersicariaThe Professor's picked up on it. With his memory coming back, he should be able to handle the issues in reality handily.教授已经察觉到了，随着记忆恢复，他一定能处理好现实的问题。

PersicariaAs for the uninvited guests, trying to peek at the Professor's presence in the Cloud...至于那些试图在云端窥探教授存在的不速之客……

(Persicaria extends a hand. Purplish-red energy converges in her palm, leaping like a flame.)（帕斯卡伸出手，紫红色的算量在她掌心凝结，如火焰般跳跃。）

PersicariaIf they won't heed our warnings, we'll simply drive them out with more primitive methods.既然他们不听警告，那就让我们用更粗暴的方式驱逐他们吧。

PersicariaLet's be off, Exiles.出发吧，流亡者。

ON THE PATHWAY OF FUTURE WE RETURN.

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