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Aphelion - Part 1

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21 chapters · 1163 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Twilight 曙暮光

Even in the place furthest from the sun, daylight does not fade so easily.即使在距离太阳最遥远的位点，日光也不会消散。

MaylingA new comms request! Encrypted channel... caller is... "Light the dawn, shining edge in hand"?新的通讯！加密线路……通讯方显示……“手握锋芒”？

Commander...Put it through.……接通。

LennaCommander!指挥官！

(...)（……）

(I am consumed by nightmares of the past. Lenna's transmission brings the latest tidings.)（那一日，我被旧日的噩梦包围。莱娜的通讯带来了新的消息。）

(Murmurs of terror, buried away by She who toys with destinies with a wave of her hand. The sandbox tells another tale.)（恐怖的呢喃被玩弄命运的魔女轻巧掩埋，沙盘上书写出另一段往事。）

(The Elmo proceeds at full speed across the wilderness, route data feeding in intermittently.)（此时此刻，艾莫号在旷野之中全速前进，路况数据汇报不时传入耳中。）

(It's the afternoon, the time when the sun is strongest. For but a moment, the daylight from outside strikes my eyes. In a moment of stupor, a most familiar name comes to mind—one that has left my lips in quite some time.)（现在是下午，日照最强的时刻。有一瞬间，指挥室窗外的日光晃进了我的眼睛，在片刻的恍然中，那个许久不曾唤起，却绝不陌生的名字浮现在脑海——）

416... Klukai.HK416……可露凯。

(Klukai and Mechty shelter from a Collapse storm in the remains of a building.)（可露凯和米什缇在建筑废墟里躲避坍塌风暴。）

(Gravel endlessly pelts the ruins as it gets propelled by the raging storm. The frail windows emit an unsettling screech, ready to burst into a million tiny blades any second.)（砂砾在飓风的席卷下不断剐蹭过废墟，脆弱的窗子不安地吱吱作响，仿佛下一秒就会破碎成片片利刃。）

(Mechty leans against a broken wall far away from the window, looking at the seething Collapse storm outside with fatigued eyes.)（米什缇靠在远离窗子的破败墙体上，疲惫地看着窗外肆虐的坍塌风暴。）

MechtyJeez... what kind of accursed place is this? Collapse storms just rock up outta nowhere without any notice.哈……这里是什么鬼地方，坍塌风暴说刮就刮，一点征兆都没有。

MechtySure would be nice to be Andoris or Belka right now, lounging about in the temporary base instead of having to do some preliminary survey...真羡慕安朵丝和比悠卡呀，能够躺在临时据点不用过来做什么先遣调查……

KlukaiIf you were expecting weather forecasts this close to a Red Zone, then I'm afraid you'd be sorely disappointed.在接近红区的地方还想要气象预报的你才有问题。

MechtyYeah, yeah, whatever you say...随你怎么说……

(A great gale rushes over the building, bringing with it a variety of swept up debris and grabbing Mechty's attention.)（一阵猛烈的风挟裹着大量物品卷过墙体，吸引了米什缇的注意力。）

MechtyWoah! What was that just flew by? Looked like a wooden crate if my eyes weren't deceiving me.呜哇！刚才飞过去的是什么？没看错的话好像是个木箱子。

MechtyThank goodness our motorbike could fit in here... or all the equipment I painstakingly brought would've gone flying away.还好我们的重机车可以推进来……不然我特意带的装备都得被吹飞了。

KlukaiI regret allowing you to bring all that trash along.我倒是后悔允许你带上那些废品。

MechtyYou just don't get it, Klukai.可露凯一点都不懂呢。

MechtyCompared to the equipment we found in the few settlements we investigated, what I've brought is worthy of being family heirlooms...和我们调查过的几个居住点的设施比起来，那可都是宝藏级别的好东西……

(She proudly glances at the backpack strapped to the motorbike.)（米什缇得意地看了看绑在重机车上的小背包。）

MechtySo much so that even those kids back there would be envious.厉害到连那里的小孩都会羡慕的地步。

Klukai...You were tasked with investigating Paradeus, and you went to mess around with children instead?……让你去询问帕拉蒂斯的事情，你倒是跟孩子玩起来了？

MechtyHey, don't give me that scary look, I didn't shirk my duties or anything... I just didn't get any answers.呃，你不要摆出那么可怕的表情，正经事我也有做的……只是什么都没问到。

MechtyNot a single person there has seen any Dolls resembling a Nyto, much less heard anything about the whole Paradeus deal.帕拉蒂斯什么的，居住点的人根本没听说过，甚至连类似涅托的人形都没见过……

MechtyAre they really still active like Leva said?他们当真像莱娅说的那样，还在继续活动吗？

KlukaiDo you think we'd be on this mission if someone could simply answer that question?如果有人能回答你的问题，我们还需要执行这次任务？

MechtyHey, I'm just asking.唔，我也就是随口问问嘛。

MechtyCome to think of it, weren't all the Paradeus remnants cleaned up? To think they'd show up again... Don't they ever get tired?话说回来，不是说帕拉蒂斯的所有残党都被清完了吗，怎么就又出现了……他们不累吗？

MechtyIf they like that gig so much... why not just get 'em to come work at 404? Shooting at people's the same no matter who you work for...这么喜欢工作的话……全部招来404打工算了，反正在哪里打枪不是打……

(The storm shows no signs of letting up. Mechty scratches her head in frustration and lies down.)（风暴看起来没有丝毫减弱的迹象，米什缇痛苦地抓了抓脑袋，就势躺下。）

(Klukai follows Mechty's gaze, looking outside briefly before returning her attention to Mechty.)（可露凯顺着米什缇的目光盯着外面的风暴看了一会，很快又把目光转回到米什缇身上。）

KlukaiGet up. What happened to staying alert while on the job?给我起来。巡查状态下必须保持警戒，你忘光了？

(Klukai approaches Mechty and tugs at her jacket, the latter refuses to get up and only changes her position lazily.)（可露凯走到米什缇身边，伸手拽了一下米什缇的外套，但对方只是懒散地换了个姿势。）

MechtyAh... come on, can't one lie down a bit when there's the opportunity? There's still plenty to be busy over later on, isn't there?啊……能躺的时候就躺一会啊，后面还有得忙不是吗？

MechtyAnything related to Paradeus is never easy. And we'll get unlucky, like, super unlucky.所有和帕拉蒂斯牵扯上的任务一定都很难做，而且会很倒霉，不，是超级倒霉。

MechtyI dunno what Leva was thinking when she accepted these arduous, ungrateful assignments... It'd be more profitable for us all to lie around at base and do nothing.不知道莱娅在想什么，接下这种吃力不讨好的委托……全体在据点躺着都比这样赚钱。

(Klukai lets go of Mechty and looks at her helplessly.)（松开手，可露凯无奈地看着米什缇。）

KlukaiWhat she was thinking doesn't matter. A job is a job.她有什么打算不重要，任务就是任务。

MechtyNot like I'm slacking off or anything... I don't see this storm stopping anytime soon, and we can't exactly do anything other than hide from it in here.现在可不是我偷懒哎……外边的风暴根本没有停下的意思，我们除了躲在这里也做不了什么。

MechtyI think you're way too anxious about all of this, anyway... We haven't even run into a single bounty hunter or a Varjager this whole time, much less Paradeus. If it weren't for the ELIDs, this place would already be "safe and secure", no?而且你精神也太紧绷了……这一路过来，不要说是帕拉蒂斯，连瓦良格帮和赏金猎人都基本没遇到，要不是还有生骸，这里简直都算是“治安良好”了吧？

KlukaiThat's exactly what's suspicious. We should use this time to plan our future operations.所以才更加可疑，我们要利用这段时间规划之后的行动。

KlukaiI have a feeling we'll be running into some difficult circumstances this operation.我觉得这次出来，要面对的情况或许相当严峻。

(Klukai solemnly looks toward the all-consuming storm outside.)（可露凯凝重地看向断壁残垣外的漫天飞沙。）

KlukaiThe frequent Collapse storms, the radiation levels noticeably above average... The environment here is significantly worse than what Leva's intel would suggest. And so...无论是频发的坍塌风暴还是明显高于正常水平的辐射浓度，这里的环境相较莱娅提供的情报恶劣许多，因此……

MechtyChill out, Klukai... Zzzzzz... zzz...安心啦……可露凯……Zzzzzz……Zzz…………

Klukai...…………

Twilight 曙暮光

(Klukai and Mechty defeat the incoming enemies and split up to survey their surroundings.)（可露凯和米什缇击溃了袭击自己的敌人，正在分头巡查周围环境。）

KlukaiNo clear indication of affiliation on this one either... The only serial number here seems to have been inscribed back when Sangvis Ferri was active.最后这只也没有明确的所属标识……它身上的唯一编码，看构成，是以前铁血工造还活动的时候被赋予的。

KlukaiAnything on your side, Mechty?米什缇，你那边的搜查结果呢？

(Mechty's listless voice comes through the comms.)（通讯中的米什缇无精打采。）

MechtyMore of the same, though they're a little different from the Sangvis machines we've encountered before.差不多，不过它们看起来和之前遇到过的一些铁血机械不一样呢。

KlukaiYeah, some of the modules have traces of modifications.嗯，部分模块有被改装的痕迹。

KlukaiNothing out of the ordinary, though. Almost any PMC you can find has a ton of these things lying around. Would be strange to make no modifications at all.但这也很正常，毕竟现在随便去哪个P.M.C.看看，都是大把的这些东西。改一下再正常不过。

MechtyYeah...嗯……

KlukaiDon't think I don't know you're slacking off just because you're using comms.不要以为用通讯联络我就不知道你在偷懒了。

MechtyFine, fine...哦、哦……

(Mechty perks up a little on the other side of the line.)（在通讯另一端的米什缇稍微打起了精神。）

KlukaiAny discoveries other than the machinery?除了机械本身，还有其他发现吗？

MechtyHm... how should I put it? Looks like someone used this place as an outpost not long ago.嗯……怎么说好呢，这里似乎在不久之前还有人驻扎过。

MechtySome of these valves have signs of recently being used. There are also some scattered cables and cords on the ground... They must've left in a hurry.一些阀门上的使用痕迹还很新，地上还有一些散落的电线电缆……看起来走得有点匆忙啊。

MechtyWho could it have been?会是些什么人呢？

KlukaiSome passing bounty hunters or Varjagers hiding from the storms, perhaps.也许是路过躲避风暴的赏金猎人或是瓦良格帮吧。

MechtySo those machines that attacked us just then would be theirs?那刚刚袭击我们的机械也是他们剩下的了？

Klukai...Difficult to imagine anyone leaving their combat bots behind in an area with such ELID presence. That would be tantamount to suicide.……在生骸频繁出没的危险区域，无论是谁，再匆忙也不至于把作战机械落下。这种行为无异于自杀。

KlukaiI'll contact the base. Get back here.我先和据点那边的人联络一下，你回来吧。

Mechty(Yawns) Break time, finally.哈……终于可以休息了。

(Mechty looks as if she's been released from a great burden as she ends the call.)（米什缇露出如释重负的表情，切断了通讯。）

Eye of the Storm 暴风眼

(Klukai and Mechty continue to shelter from the storm within the ruined building. Klukai attempts to contact their temporary base while Mechty rests in the corner.)（可露凯和米什缇依然在废墟楼体内躲避风暴，可露凯在试图联络临时据点，而米什缇则躺在角落休息。）

(The persistent "No Signal" notification dashes Klukai's hopes of contacting the outside world.)（看着界面上的“无信号”提示，可露凯放弃了继续尝试通讯的念头。）

(Can't contact the base, and the other person... A hint of frustration arises as Klukai thinks of them. In truth, she's glad she sent a message before she set off.)（据点联络不上，而另一个人……想到这，可露凯有些烦躁，但也有些庆幸，在出发前，她发送过一次消息。）

(A habit she's kept to these past few years before leaving for a dangerous assignment.)（这些年来，每次开始危险委托时，她都会如此。）

KlukaiSignal's absolutely terrible with this storm going on.风暴期间信号太差了。

MechtyStill can't contact Andoris and Belka? I did say we should've just left together, but you insisted on this preliminary survey...还是联系不上安朵丝她们？我就说一起出发就好了嘛，你却非要做什么先遣调查……

KlukaiLeave together, get ambushed together, and then get stuck here together?一起行动，然后猝不及防地被一起袭击，然后再被一起困在这里？

MechtyBut I miss the sofa at the base... Those two must be lounging on those babies right now, don't you think?可我现在好想念临时据点里的沙发……她们两个现在一定正坐在上边休息吧？

KlukaiThey don't have it nearly as easy as you imagine.她们可没这么轻松。

KlukaiThe new external equipment and programs Dier prepared for Andoris are still in the testing stage, and her presence at the base is necessary for trial runs. Yours isn't, seeing how slacking off is your highest priority.德尔为安朵丝编译的新程序和外置装备还在测试阶段，她暂且留在临时据点配合调试也是有必要的。跟你这种想要偷懒的家伙不一样。

(Mechty rolls over, ignoring the disapproval in Klukai's eyes.)（无视可露凯有些不满的目光，米什缇翻了个身子。）

(Yet, finding things are still not quite comfortable, she lazily scoots over to the motorbike.)（但似乎还是觉得不够舒服，她懒洋洋地蹭到了重机车旁边。）

MechtyWhat's wrong with slacking off... It's not quite a sofa, but I brought this... Hmm, where was it...偷懒有什么不好嘛……虽然没有沙发，但我带了这个……唔，我找找……

(She produces a travel sleeping kit from her backpack.)（她把小背包中的旅行安睡套装翻了出来。）

KlukaiHardly improved in combat abilities, but has made leaps and bounds in the field of sleeping...战斗能力没多少长进，睡觉装备倒是越来越充足……

MechtyYeah, impressive, right? I hand-picked it together with Andoris and Belka. State-of-the-art in both comfort and value for money. A must-have for any battlefield environment.是啊是啊很厉害吧？这可是我和安朵丝、比悠卡一起精心挑选的，无论是舒适度还是性价比都无可挑剔，非常适合战地环境。

MechtyEasy to store when uninflated, and when you need it, you simply go like this—平时瘪瘪的好存放，要用的时候只需要这样——

(Mechty smugly presses a button, and soon enough the neck pillow and its cushioning are filled with air.)（米什缇得意地按下按钮，护颈枕和软垫立刻在气体的充盈下变得饱满起来。）

MechtyExceptional, convenient, every traveler's best friend.“优质，便捷，您旅行的最佳伴侣。”

MechtyThat's how the ad put it. Wanna try?广告里是这样说的哦。要不要试试？

KlukaiHm.哦。

(Giving Mechty a frigid response, Klukai aims her weapon and fires in the pillow's direction without hesitation.)（冷淡地回应了米什缇的炫耀，可露凯抬起枪，朝着枕头方向毫不犹豫地扣动扳机。）

MechtyUwah!!!呜啊！！

(The bullet zips past the pillow in Mechty's hands, and from behind her comes a shrill cry of an ELID eating lead.)（子弹从米什缇举着的充气枕头旁掠过，她身后发出了生骸被击中时的刺耳惨叫。）

KlukaiForget about the pillow if you don't want to sleep with the ELIDs. Pick up your weapon.不想和生骸一起长眠就丢下你那破枕头……把枪拿好。

Eye of the Storm 暴风眼

(Klukai and Mechty annihilate the ELIDs without further incident, save for the inflatable pillow's commendable "sacrifice".)（可露凯和米什缇毫发无损地击溃了生骸，然而充气枕头却在战斗中壮烈“牺牲”。）

(Mechty crouches down and fiddles with the damaged pillow on the ground, sorrow written all over her face.)（米什缇蹲在地上翻弄着坏掉的护颈枕，一脸惋惜。）

MechtyWah... there's no repairing this level of damage...呜哇……枕头破到这种程度是完全补不上了……

MechtyKlukai, that shot was on purpose, wasn't it?!可露凯，你刚刚那一枪绝对是故意的吧！

KlukaiHmph.哼。

(Paying no attention to Mechty's pitiful cries, Klukai casts her gaze outside to find the veil of gravel and sand clearing up.)（没有理会嗷嗷乱叫的米什缇，可露凯看了看窗外，原本被黄沙遮盖的天空露出了原本的灰蓝色。）

KlukaiThe Collapse storm's shrinking.坍塌风暴变小了。

(She pulls up her comms screen as she speaks, and sure enough, the signal has been restored.)（说着，她点开了通讯界面，果然界面显示信号已经恢复。）

(Klukai dials in a series of commands already committed to muscle memory, and an image of the call's recipient soon appears.)（轻车熟路地接通与临时据点的通讯，随即通讯另一端的投影出现在她眼前。）

BelkaBig Sis! Long time no see!可露凯姐姐，好久不见！！

Klukai...It's only been half a day at most. 5 hours, to be exact.……只是半天而已，准确地说是5小时。

(Spotting Andoris behind Belka, Klukai immediately begins her enquiries.)（看到安朵丝出现在比悠卡身后，可露凯立刻询问。）

KlukaiAndoris, are you finished with the data collection?安朵丝，让你搜集的情报都找全了吗？

AndorisYes. Using Leva's intel as a foundation, I've acquired a series of in-depth reports from the underground brokers active in the area, as well as B.R.I.E.F.'s databases.嗯，以莱娅提供的信息为基础，我从在这一带频繁活动的暗商以及B.R.I.E.F.的资料库中得到了更为详细的情报。

AndorisUnfortunately, nothing about Paradeus was found. Other than that...很可惜，并没有关于帕拉蒂斯的任何记录，除此之外……

KlukaiWhat is it?说。

AndorisIn terms of the environmental data, there are some pretty significant discrepancies with the data Leva provided. The environmental conditions have been gradually deteriorating especially in the past 6 to 12 months, and the Collapse radiation is far more intense than in other areas close to Red Zones.环境信息方面，和莱娅提供的内容出入还是挺大的呢。 尤其是最近半年到一年，这里的环境恶化程度不断加剧，坍塌辐射浓度也比其他靠近红区的区域要高。

AndorisAs B.R.I.E.F. indicates, many bounty hunters have gone missing after entering this area, and as a result, their intel here is always out of date.根据B.R.I.E.F.的记录来看，不少赏金猎人进入这片区域后就失去了行踪，以至于得到的情报一直处于滞后状态。

AndorisRegrettably, the engineering department for the URNC Purification Project is likely much the same in terms of information.恐怕罗联净化工程执行部门的数据也因此更新不够及时吧。

KlukaiYeah, our field survey results line up with that.嗯，这和我们实地勘察的结果近似。

KlukaiIt should also be noted that Mechty and I were assaulted by a force of unknown affiliation—另外我和米什缇遭遇了不明势力武装的袭击——

BelkaUnknown affiliation?! Were you hurt, Big Sis?不明袭击？！可露凯姐姐有受伤吗？

KlukaiWhat do you think?你觉得呢？

BelkaOh, I'm not doubting your abilities, Big Sis... I'm just worried about Mechty dragging you down, that unreliable sod. Yeah, just like that!啊、我不是怀疑可露凯姐姐的实力……而是担心米什缇那个不靠谱的家伙连累你，对，就是这样！

MechtyYeah, yeah, I'm unreliable...我就是不靠谱啦……

(Dejection overtakes Mechty's countenance, remains of her pillow clutched between her arms.)（一旁抱着枕头残骸的米什缇一脸颓丧。）

AndorisHehe, Belka's just worried about Leader Klukai.呵呵，比悠卡只是担心可露凯队长。

KlukaiDon't waste your time on such meaningless concerns. We cannot conclude this attack to be a targeted action against 404, but chances are that this assignment will be far more difficult than described.不要总担心这些无意义的事情。这次袭击虽然目前无法完全确定这是针对404的行为，但恐怕这次委托会比字面上看起来困难。

KlukaiAndoris, send me what you've gathered.安朵丝，你先把搜集到的内容传输给我。

AndorisYes, Leader.好的，可露凯队长。

KlukaiAlso—另外——

(As the data transfers, Klukai pulls up an area of the surroundings and selects a settlement.)（看到数据进入传输状态，可露凯调出了附近区域的地图，选中了其中的一个居住点。）

KlukaiSee these coordinates? Get ready and meet us there later.这个坐标看到了吧？你们两个稍微整备一下，之后和我们在这里汇合。

KlukaiThe reception here is poor. Tell Dier to find a way to maintain the comms.这一带的信号质量不太好，让德尔想想办法，保持联络畅通。

AndorisVery well. Dier is still adjusting the external equipment, so I'll tell him when he's free. Make sure to be careful, you two.好的。德尔还在调试外置装备，等他空下来我就去找他。可露凯队长和米什缇也要注意安全哦。

KlukaiHmph, the good-for-nothing's still fixated on that damaged inflatable pillow.哼，那个不成器的家伙现在只会注意被弄坏的充气枕头。

(Klukai gazes at the still crestfallen Mechty with a mixture of exasperation and concern in her eyes.)（可露凯有些生气又有些担心地看着仍然处于颓丧状态的米什缇。）

AndorisShe did make very sure to prepare it for the trip, after all.毕竟那是她出发前专门筹备的呢。

Klukai...Whatever.……算了。

KlukaiDo not support Mechty's wanton expenditures in the future. Especially you, Andoris.以后不要再支持米什缇进行多余的消费，尤其是你，安朵丝。

AndorisOf course. I'll keep it in mind next time.明白，以后会注意呢。

(Andoris nods with a gentle smile on her face.)（安朵丝点点头，脸上是柔和的笑容。）

KlukaiI somehow doubt you're really scrutinizing that...我怀疑你是否真的在检讨……

KlukaiLet's leave it at that. Don't tarry and depart while the weather remains calm.先到这里，你们不要拖沓，抓紧风暴停息的这段时间即刻出发。

BelkaYay! I already can't wait to see Big Sis!好耶！我已经迫不及待要和可露凯姐姐见面啦！

Secondary Mirror 副镜

BelkaC'mon, c'mon, c'mon—Big Sis is waiting for us!快点快点快点快点啦——可露凯姐姐在等我们啦！

(Belka anxiously taps her feet, attempting to hurry up Andoris' file transfer.)（比悠卡躁动地踮着脚，不断催促还在进行资料传输的安朵丝。）

AndorisDon't be in such a rush, I need to go over it again... Records of population change... static maps within the past 10 years... ELIDs in nearby areas and Boojum sighting reports... Not to mention...不要着急，等我再确认一遍……人口的变动报告……近10年的静态地图……附近区域的生骸以及伯介姆目击报告……还有……

DierAndoris, even if you have all of that local storage space, you don't need to transfer all the data in there.安朵丝，就算你的本地空间够大，也不用把所有资料都传进去。

DierI already installed a signal booster for you and Belka. Your connection shouldn't be cut off if everything works as intended. If you need something, just transfer it over the network.我已经给你和比悠卡装配了信号增幅接收器，不出意外的话你们的信号网络是不会中断的，有需要直接进行在线传输就好了。

AndorisHehe, I just can't help but be worried since Leader Klukai mentioned the signal instability.呵呵，因为可露凯队长特别提醒过关于信号不稳定的问题，所以难免有些担心呢。

DierIt's the Yellow Zone after all. Some instability can't be helped, especially with the frequent Collapse storms. There's no need to be so uneasy.黄区嘛，加上这里频发的坍塌风暴，偶尔信号不稳定很正常啦，不要过度紧张。

AndorisMm... I wish I could agree, but Leader Klukai's encounter with the unknown enemies makes me worry.嗯……希望如此，但是可露凯队长她们还遭到了不明袭击，这让我忍不住有些在意呢。

DierThat is indeed an issue... Right, Andoris. Are you bringing "that" this time?这倒确实是个问题……对了，安朵丝要不要这次就把“那个”带上？

Andoris...That?……那个？

AndorisAh, you mean the newly adjusted external equipment?啊，你是说你刚才调试的外置装备吗？

DierYes, and the firepower algorithm to go with it. The adjustments are mostly complete; it's time to enter the combat testing phase.对，还有配合它的火力程式，我都调整得差不多，是时候进入实战调试阶段了。

DierBoth accuracy and firepower should be significantly improved with it equipped, but since it's still a prototype, its power efficiency and runtime both leave something to be desired. Remember to borrow the external battery for Mechty's frame.装上之后无论是准度还是火力都会有明显提升，只是毕竟还在研发阶段，耗能和加载时间都还不够理想，你记得要跟米什缇借用她素体储备的电量。

DierOn top of that... the equipment's still quite unwieldy, though it can still fit in the jeep's trunk—just barely.另外吧……就是外置装备现在还有点笨重，不过吉普车的后备箱勉强能放下。

DierYou'll have to bring the trailer for the motorbike too, right? Place the other supplies there. I'm sure you can find some room.正好你们不也得带上放重机车的拖车，其他物资可以放拖车上，挤挤总会有地方的。

AndorisWill do. I'll have to leave that to Dier.嗯，我知道了，那就麻烦德尔了。

DierGive me a moment, I'll go load it.没事，那你稍等一下，我现在帮你装载进去。

(Dier returns to the control panel and begins a series of operations.)（德尔走回操作台开始了新一轮的操作。）

AndorisRight, speaking of Mechty... bring a new travel kit for her.对了，说到米什缇……要把新的旅行套装给她带上呢。

AndorisBelka, can you help me get something from the depot?比悠卡，能帮我去物资储备点取一下吗？

BelkaWhy for her...管她做什么啦……

AndorisLeader was talking about future expenses. But this here is money we've already spent.队长只是说不要进行多余的消费，但这已经是消费过的东西了呢。

BelkaWow, Andoris must've taken on some bad habits from that dork!哇，安朵丝跟着米什缇那家伙学坏了！

AndorisHehe.呵呵。

BelkaI'll go fetch the goods. Hurry up, you lot!那我先去拿东西，你们加快速度呀！

AndorisAlright, alright.好，好。

BelkaYou too, Dier!德尔也是！

DierYes, of course.知道了。

DierAndoris, the person I sent to run checks on your vehicle is finished. When this transfer is done, we'll be ready to go.安朵丝，你们的载具我刚才也已经派人检查完毕，等这个传输完就可以出发了。

(Andoris drives towards the meeting point with Belka.)（安朵丝开车带着比悠卡前往约定的居住点。）

(Their vehicle leaps across the Yellow Zone with Andoris at the wheel. She's humming a tune with a relaxed expression.)（军用吉普飞驰在黄区的旷野上，负责驾驶的安朵丝一脸平和地哼唱着轻松的曲调。）

Andoris(Humming)哼哼哼~

BelkaA-Andoris, I want to see Big Sis too, but not this much... You could, you know, slow down a bit.安、安朵丝，虽然我确实很期待见到可露凯姐姐，但也不是这么急……可以、稍微、慢、慢一点。

AndorisHm? Is this really fast?嗯？速度很快吗？

(As she speaks, the jeep flies off a small incline. Belka holds onto a handrail for dear life.)（说着，吉普车就毫不减速地从一个小丘陵上飞了出去，比悠卡则是赶紧抓住了车窗上的扶手。）

BelkaAh, woahhh—!啊、啊——！

BelkaYou're always a slowpoke, but how come you drive like a wild animal?你平时不都慢吞吞的吗，开起车怎么这么野？

AndorisHehe, we are in a Yellow Zone, after all. The roads here are much simpler than in the White Zones or satellite cities. Even I can drive without much issue.呵呵，毕竟是在黄区，路况比白区或是卫星城简单很多呢。即便是我也可以顺利驾驶哦。

AndorisSee, like this.你看，就像这样。

(She smiles and slams on the accelerator as the jeep piles through a small ELID in its way.)（安朵丝再次笑着猛踩油门，吉普车直接碾过了出现在行驶路线上的小型生骸。）

AndorisWhat a relaxing drive this is~真是简单又轻松的驾驶呢~

BelkaI-Is that so...是、是吧……

BelkaAahhh—!!啊啊啊——！！

(The vehicle suddenly swerves, and the squeal brake pads and tires sound out in unison.)（车辆忽然一个急转弯，刹车片与轮胎发出尖锐的摩擦声。）

(A series of bullet holes suddenly appear in the vehicle's original path, sending up great clouds of dust and sand.)（一排弹痕随即出现在原本的预定道路上，子弹在沙化的土地上激起尘烟。）

(Belka and Andoris take advantage of the vehicle's spinning momentum, quickly opening the doors and tumbling behind some natural cover nearby.)（与此同时，比悠卡和安朵丝借由转向的时机，快速打开车门，翻滚到附近的天然掩体背后。）

AndorisCareful, incoming!小心，有袭击！

Secondary Mirror 副镜

KlukaiAccording to the combat record you've sent over, the modifications made to these enemies are quite similar to the machines that attacked us before.根据你们传输过来的作战记录来看，这些敌人的改造方式与之前袭击我们的机械十分类似。

KlukaiIn a place as desolate as this, we can more or less confirm they are of the same affiliation.在这种人烟稀少的地方，基本可以断定它们指向同一势力，势力所属不明。

AndorisLeader Klukai...可露凯队长……

KlukaiHm, things can't be explained by mere coincidence anymore. These are organized attacks.嗯，恐怕已经不能用巧合来解释了，这明显是有组织的袭击。

BelkaBut why are they going after us? Is Paradeus deploying these machines?但是他们为什么要针对我们呀，难道是帕拉蒂斯的部署吗？

KlukaiWe can't be sure as of yet.目前还不能断言。

KlukaiPerhaps these machines are not only attacking 404. Didn't Andoris' data indicate that many bounty hunters have gone missing in this area in the past month?这些机械的攻击对象也许不局限在404，之前安朵丝的调查数据中不也显示最近一个月有不少赏金猎人在这一带失联吗？

AndorisSo you're saying... Those weren't incidents caused by the environment?你的意思是……那并非是环境导致的意外？

KlukaiThat's just a guess.这还只是一个猜想。

KlukaiBut you guys should be careful... We... go...不过你们确实要小心了……我们……去……

(Zzz—zzt—zzt)（滋——滋——滋——）

(A wave of static washes over the communications channel. Klukai's projection violently shakes a few times, then disappears entirely—comms are down again.)（通讯中忽然传来大量杂音，可露凯的投影在剧烈抖动几下后彻底消失——通讯再次中断了。)

AndorisThis...这……

(Andoris attempts to restore the connection, but her efforts are for naught.)（安朵丝试着通过调试来恢复通讯，然而却没有任何实际效果。）

BelkaWhat happened? The reception was perfectly fine just now.怎么回事呀，我看我们这里信号还是好好的。

AndorisLooks like something's happened on the Leader's side. Maybe the Collapse storm's picking up again.看来是可露凯队长那一端出了问题，或许那边的坍塌风暴又增强了。

BelkaShe'll be in danger, won't she? What should we do?什么，那姐姐会有危险吧？我们该怎么办？

AndorisAs of now, it would be more prudent to proceed as originally planned.目前看来，姑且按照原定计划继续会稳妥一些。

AndorisPlease contact Dier. Let's see if he can do anything about this signal problem remotely.麻烦你联系一下德尔，让他看看能否远程解决信号的问题。

BelkaGot it, I'll talk to him immediately.好好，我马上就找他。

Out of Focus 失焦

KlukaiAndoris?安朵丝？

KlukaiIf you can hear me, please respond. I repeat, if you can hear me—听到请回答，听到请回答——

MechtyDon't waste your effort, the signal's obviously gone again...别白费力气啦，明显是信号又断了……

KlukaiThis network provided by the underground brokers is so trash! If you rent for a few days, the rate is several times worse than the monthly rate, which in turn is several times worse than the yearly rate. And this is the quality we get?什么垃圾，那群暗商提供的网络，按天的短期租用费用是月度的好几倍，月度租用又是年度的好几倍，就这种质量？

MechtyGet paid, do nothing... Seems like they're very "efficient" businessmen.拿了钱不干活……看来他们已经是非常“成熟”的工作者了嘛。

MechtyMan, that sounds nice—唔，真好啊——

(Mechty stretches with a deep sigh, her face full of envy.)（米什缇用力伸了个懒腰，一脸羡慕。）

KlukaiHmph, when this assignment's over, I think we need to go and have a "talk" about the rates.哼，等这次任务结束，有必要上门重新“商量”一下费用问题。

MechtyUwah... you look really scary right now!呜哇……你现在的表情好可怕！

MechtyWell, here comes an opportunity to let off some steam. Those machines are here again... in greater numbers than before.不过，这一腔怒火还是先发泄一下吧，那群机械又来了……看起来比之前的队伍更庞大。

Klukai...How annoying.……麻烦。

KlukaiDon't just sit there and commentate, get down here and fight!你也别赖在车上当解说员，给我下来作战！

MechtyDo we need to get rid of all of them? The numbers really aren't in our favor.全部都要清理掉吗？敌我数量过于悬殊了。

KlukaiPick off the fast units and those with long-range capabilities, then look for an opportunity to retreat.优先击杀他们移速高或是远程的单位，然后找机会撤退。

KlukaiDo not overextend before we rendezvous with Belka and Andoris.在和比悠卡她们会合前不要恋战。

MechtyUgh... that sounds even more troublesome.呃……听起来反而更麻烦了……

Roche Limit 洛希极限

KlukaiTheir pursuit has already forced us to significantly deviate from our original route.不明势力机械的追击已经让我们严重偏离了原定方向。

(Klukai checks her terminal, and once again finds that only short-range communications are available. Long-range comms are still down.)（可露凯再次查看终端，发现依然只有小范围的区域通讯可用，远程信号仍未恢复。）

KlukaiThe storm is still going, there's no reception, and we're unable to pinpoint our location in real time...风暴还在继续，一点信号都没有，无法进行实时定位……

MechtyAre you saying we're lost?你是说我们迷路了吗？

Klukai...………………

Mechty(Sigh) I knew that anything involving Paradeus would be a recipe for disaster.哈……果然牵扯到帕拉蒂斯就不会有好事。

MechtyBut in any case, the signal quality this time has been atrocious, isn't it?但是无论如何，这次的信号质量过于差了吧？

MechtyIt's never been this bad even during Collapse storms on our previous Yellow Zone missions.以前在黄区执行任务时就算遇到坍塌风暴也没有这么脆弱过。

Klukai...……

(Klukai vigilantly monitors the surrounding environment, ignoring Mechty. Seeing this, Mechty decides to fall silent.)（没有理会米什缇，可露凯警惕地观察着周围的环境。见状，米什缇也沉默了下来。）

(Creak, creak, thud, thud.)（吱嘎，吱嘎。咔哒，咔哒。）

(The sound of mechanical units advancing.)（是机械行走的声音。）

(Klukai makes a hand signal, gesturing for Mechty to dive into Level II.)（可露凯做了个手势，示意米什缇接入二级平层。）

MechtyThose sounds... They sound like antique cars that haven't been oiled in centuries.这个声音……听起来怎么像是几百年没上过润滑油的老爷车一样……

KlukaiThey are approaching our location from the north.它正在向我们靠近，就在正北方向。

MechtyAre they the same batch as those who had attacked us earlier? But there's only a few of them, and they seem really weak.会是之前袭击我们的那一批吗？但数量好像很少，听起来还很弱的样子。

KlukaiDon't let your guard down.不要掉以轻心。

MechtyUwah... But they look so trashy.呜哇……但真的很菜的样子哎。

(A creaking ground reconnaissance unit appears a short distance away.)（伴随着嘎吱声，一架陆行侦察机械出现在不远处。）

MechtySuch an old model... And it looks so run-down. It's a miracle that it can still move.好老的型号……而且看起来破破烂烂的，能够移动已经是奇迹了。

KlukaiMost likely bait. Look above it.大概率是诱饵，你注意它的后方上空。

MechtyIs that... a flying drone?那是……无人机？

KlukaiYeah. And it seems to have a fire control core installed on it.嗯，并且加装了火控模块。

MechtyThat's impressive... But also really weird. Why are two machines with disproportionate performance operating together?还挺厉害的……但这组合未免太奇怪了，两架性能悬殊的机械到底是怎么凑在一起的？

KlukaiWhy not ask yourself the same question?问你自己不就知道了。

MechtyUgh... Those are some really condescending eyes.唔，你的眼神也过于直接了吧……！

KlukaiIf you don't want to be looked down on, then prove your worth.既然不想被小看，那就证明一下自己的价值。

(Klukai looks toward the broken wall to the right of Mechty, suggesting that she should use it as cover to sneak up on the reconnaissance unit.)（可露凯看了一眼米什缇右侧的断墙，示意对方以此作掩护向侦察机械靠近。）

KlukaiWe need to ascertain who they are just in case. If they are our enemies, it'd be good to know their numbers.以防万一，需要摸清对方的底细，如果是敌人，提前获悉它们的数量也是有必要的。

Mechty...(Sigh)…………哈。

(Mechty perks up with a sigh, reluctantly moving right towards the cover.)（叹了口气，米什缇打起精神，不情不愿地向右前方的掩体后转移。）

(The scouting units are approaching as she moves.)（同时，侦察机械也越来越近。）

MechtyThere doesn't seem to be any units other than just these two.附近似乎没有观察到其他单位，只有它们两个。

MechtyHey... Could they be broken? Why have they not noticed us after getting so close?而且……这两个机械是不是有故障啊？都这么近了它们还没有发觉？

KlukaiRemain alert and stay where you are. Wait for them to get closer.你在原地保持警戒，等它们再靠近一些。

KlukaiDon't reveal yourself without a good reason.没有必要情况，不要现身。

MechtyOkay...哦……

(Mechty props up against the cover, using sound and environment to track the enemy movement.)（米什缇抵在掩体后边，依靠声音和周边环境判断对方的行动。）

(Creak—Creak—)（嘎吱——嘎吱——）

(The joints on the ground mech creak rhythmically.)（陆行机械僵硬的关节有节奏地发出声响。）

MechtyUwah... It's like the elderly doing morning exercise...呜哇，这种老年人晨练的感觉……

(The ground mech stops abruptly, as if its power has been cut.)（陆行机械忽然停止移动，如同被切断了电源一般。）

MechtyHm... The sound stopped? Could it have broken down?呃……没声音了？该不会是坏了吧？

KlukaiHey! Stop!喂，停下！

(But Klukai is too late. Just when Mechty tries to shift herself for a better view, she conveniently exposes herself to the ground mech's sensor.)（可露凯的提醒晚了一步，米什缇正想要变换位置，继续观察，却正好暴露在陆行机械的探查镜头下。）

(Beep—Beep—Beep—)（哔——哔——哔——）

(The warning light on the ground mech flashes red, and it emits an ear-piercing alarm.)（陆行机械的警示灯骤然变红，随即发出极度刺耳的警报声。）

(At the same time, the UAV launches an attack. The abandoned container Mechty was using as cover just a second ago is riddled with bullets.)（与此同时，半空中的无人机也发动了攻击，米什缇刚刚躲避的废弃集装箱瞬间被多发子弹击中。）

MechtyWhat the hell—?!搞什么啊——！

(Mechty dodges the attack and darts toward other sources of cover.)（米什缇躲避着火力袭击向其他掩体快速移动着。）

(Meanwhile, Klukai takes the opportunity to break the drone's wings with a three-round burst, while the ground mech simply keeps blaring its sirens.)（而可露凯则看准时机三发连射将无人机的机翼贯穿，陆行机械的警报在交火声中依然嘹亮。）

(At this moment, a group of armed humans and mechs appears on the northwest side of the building, raining down fire on them.)（与此同时，一组人类武装和机械出现在楼体的西北侧，随之而来的是更加猛烈的火力攻击。）

KlukaiDidn't you say there were no more enemies?!你不是说没有其他敌人吗？！

MechtyMy radar isn't working!雷达失灵了呀！

MechtyI'm not a dedicated scout Doll, so my detection range isn't supposed to be this long.我又不是专门的侦查人形，支持的探查距离就这么远。

MechtyBesides, who knew they would stay silent and wait for their bait—而且，谁知道他们会保持静默钓鱼啦——

Roche Limit 洛希极限

(After downing another drone, Klukai zips back into cover. After confirming Mechty's combat status, she issues an order.)（再次击落一架无人机，可露凯闪回掩体后边。简单确认了一下米什缇那一侧的战况后，果断下达命令。）

KlukaiMechty, cease fire!米什缇，停火！

MechtyHuh? Am I hearing that right?啊？现在停下？

KlukaiQuickly!快点。

(Just as Mechty rolls over to some nearby cover and puts her gun away in disbelief, a booming male voice comes through a loudspeaker from behind cover on the opposing side—)（就在米什缇翻越至一旁的掩体后，不解地收起枪时，借由扩音装置，从战场另一侧的掩体后传来了中气十足的男性声音——）

??This is the 3762nd Platoon of the 7th Environmental Survey Corps of the Neo-Soviet Union District Environmental Purification Project under the URNC Contamination Zone Management and Recovery Administration! I am First Sergeant Dmitry, and I suggest you cease fire immediately!这里是罗克萨特主义合众国联盟污染区治理与恢复推进署新苏联大区环境净化工程所属第七环境勘测部队三七六二排，我是德米特里大士，建议你们即刻停火！

DmitryI repeat, this is the 3762nd Platoon of the 7th Environmental Survey Corps of the Neo-Soviet Union District Environmental Purification Project under the URNC Contamination Zone Management and Recovery Administration! I am First Sergeant Dmitry, and I suggest you cease fire immediately!重复一遍，这里是罗克萨特主义合众国联盟污染区治理与恢复推进署新苏联大区环境净化工程所属第七环境勘测部队三七六二排，我是德米特里大士，建议你们即刻停火！

(After confirming that Mechty has put her gun away, Klukai turns on her voice amplification device as well.)（确认米什缇已经收起枪，可露凯同样开启了扩音装置。）

KlukaiAcknowledged.收到。

KlukaiWe have issued an order to cease attacking.我方已下令终止攻击行为。

(Upon hearing Klukai's response, the opposing party immediately ceases gunfire, but both sides remain ready to resume hostilities.)（得到可露凯的回答后，来自战场另一端的炮火随即平息下来，但各级火力仍然处于预备激发状态。）

DmitryState your reasons for attacking, and we will judge whether or not you are considered to have deliberately attacked a regular army force.说明你们发动攻击的原因，我们将依情况判断你方是否存在故意袭击军方正规编队的行为。

KlukaiWe had no intention of launching an attack on your forces.我方无意对你方发起进攻。

DmitryYour bullets tell a different story.你们刚才的子弹可不是这么说的。

KlukaiWe can explain our actions.我方可以对此进行解释。

KlukaiAs a gesture of good faith, we will meet in the center of the battlefield in 10 minutes. We will not carry any weapons.为表诚意，10分钟后，在当前战场中央区域面谈，我方将不携带任何武器。

DmitryAlright. Make sure you keep your word.行，你们最好老实点。

(The voice falls silent. Mechty has retreated from the front, gazing at the other side of the battlefield with visible concern. The armed forces are recuperating after the combat.)（对方不再说话，米什缇此时也从前线后撤回来，头痛地看着战场另一端开始进行战后修整的武装部队。）

MechtyHow come it's the URNC's people?怎么会是罗联的人呀。

MechtyThis is real bad... That big guy sounded really angry.这下麻烦了……那个大哥听起来挺生气的。

KlukaiI'll negotiate with them in a bit. Stay alert and cover me.一会我去和他们谈判，你留在后方保持警戒。

KlukaiIf push comes to shove, I might need to activate Plan B.必要的话，我可能会随时启动PLAN B。

Mechty...Plan B? Wait. You're not going to press the switch here, right? There'll be no end to our troubles if we antagonize the URNC.……PLAN B？等一下，你该不会这时候还要用开关吧？和罗联动手没有好处呀。

KlukaiWe can't confirm whether they are friend or foe at the moment, so it's necessary to eliminate all risks by strengthening our guard. Still, I'll try my best to avoid conflict.目前我们的敌友关系还未完全确定，有必要加强防范，杜绝一切风险。但我会优先规避冲突。

MechtyOkay... I hope it's all just a misunderstanding. Dealing with them is a lot of trouble.好吧……但愿只是误会一场，跟他们打交道麻烦死了。

Entangled State 纠缠态

(Seeing Klukai coming alone and unarmed, the platoon leader lets out a displeased grunt from behind his protective suit.)（看到解除武装只身前来的可露凯，为首的军人隔着防护服意味不明地发出一声冷哼。）

DmitryHmph. What's the point of just sending a Doll over?哼，派个人形过来算什么意思？

DmitryTell your cowardly owner to come out and talk.让你那个当缩头乌龟的主人出来说话。

(Voice recognition tells Klukai that this is Dmitry whom she had talked with earlier.)（通过声纹比对，可露凯得知他就是刚才进行过联络的德米特里。）

KlukaiH.I.D.E 404 is an autonomous armed Doll squad, currently assisting the Non-Military Forces Administration in investigating illegal PMCs in the Yellow Zone.H.I.D.E. 404是人形自主管理的武装小队，目前正在协助非军事力量管理局在黄区针对非法P.M.C.进行调查。

(Klukai intentionally modifies the part about Paradeus in accordance with Kalina's instructions.)（遵循格琳娜的要求，可露凯有意修改了任务中关于帕拉蒂斯的内容。）

Dmitry404? What's that? Never heard of it.404？什么玩意，从没听说过。

DmitryThe Non-Military Forces Administration hired you guys too?非军事力量管理局还雇佣了你们？

(Although he's still suspicious, hearing the Non-Military Forces Administration being mentioned makes him relax a bit.)（尽管将信将疑，但听到非军事力量管理局的名字后，对方的态度略微缓和了一些。）

KlukaiWe are supernumerary Dolls, so it's normal that you haven't heard of us.我们是编外人形，没听过很正常。

KlukaiAnd we have some business to discuss.我们应该还有正事需要沟通。

DmitryBusiness? Of course.行啊，说正事。

(Dmitry takes a look at the radiation detector and ensures that the reading is within safety limits. He then pulls the protective hood off his head, revealing the face of a middle-aged man with an angular jawline. Years on the battlefield and years of desert wind have left their marks on his face.)（看了一眼辐射检测器，德米特里确认在安全范围内后，一把扯下了头上的防护罩——这是一位棱角分明的中年男人，风沙和战场在他的脸上刻下了岁月的痕迹。）

DmitryWhat kind of a protective suit is this? This junk is choking me.什么鸟防护服，憋死老子了。

(He curses quietly with a grimace, then looks at Klukai with unbridled disgust in his eyes.)（他面色不善地小声咒骂了一句，随后看向可露凯，眼中是毫不掩饰的厌恶。）

DmitryYou claim to be working under the NOMFA, so how come you don't know the rules of engagement?既然你们说自己是非军事力量管理局的人形，怎么一点战场的规矩都不懂？

DmitryShoot first, ask questions later, is that what they taught you?不确认身份就开火，这也是他们教你的？

KlukaiWe were previously attacked by mechs of unknown origin, and then your scouting unit appeared, without the usual identifying insignia of the URNC Survey Corps. We simply opened fire in self-defense.之前，我们连续遭遇不明势力的机械袭击，而你方的侦查用机械也没有罗联勘测部队的通用识别标志，我方开火只是出于自卫。

DmitryYou better start using your tin brain before you speak. We encountered no unknown mechs on our way here.我劝你说话前过过你那电路脑子，我们一路过来可没遇到过什么不明武装。

KlukaiIt's up to you whether you believe me or not. The fact you haven't encountered them doesn't mean they don't exist.信不信由你，你方没有遇到也不代表不存在。

KlukaiBesides, it was your drone that started shooting first. We were just responding to such an attack.另外，是你方的无人机率先发动攻击，我们只是被动迎击。

DmitryThe drone runs in auto mode. Do you?无人机搭载的是自动模式，你们也是吗？

DmitryRight, how could I forget? You're just like that drone. Just another clanker that runs on algorithms that can only do as you're told.哦，我都忘了，你们本质也就是些依靠算法，只能听指挥的破烂机器。

Klukai...………………

(Seeing that the opposing side is trying to provoke her instead of making progress information exchange, Klukai raises an eyebrow and remains quiet.)（对方刻意的挑衅让信息交换毫无进展，可露凯皱起了眉，暂时中止了对话。）

(However, Dmitry doesn't seem to mind at all. He continues to ask questions in a condescending manner.)（而德米特里显然不在意这些，只是继续高高在上地发问。）

DmitryRegarding what you said, we'll report that to our superiors later and request an investigation.关于你们说的情况，我们之后会向上级汇报，要求核查。

DmitryFor safety reasons though, we will need to know the contents of your mission and the formation size.但出于安全起见，我们需要知道你们的具体任务内容和队伍规模。

KlukaiThe specifics are subject to a non-disclosure agreements signed with the Non-Military Forces Administration, so please show me proof of your clearance level.具体内容涉及与非军事力量管理局之间的保密协议，请向我出示你方的知情权限。

KlukaiAs for our numbers, only two Dolls have been engaged in combat by your forces just now.至于人数，刚刚和你们进行对战的只有两名人形。

Astonished SoldierT-Two?!两、两个？！

(Dmitry's soldiers are shocked by the contrast between the firepower they witnessed and 404's real numbers. After receiving a stare from Dmitry, they promptly shut up.)（随行的士兵被404的数量以及火力惊到，被德米特里瞪了一眼后闭上了嘴巴。）

DmitryThat's impossible. That level of firepower must have come from a group numbering at least ten people.这不可能，以你们的火力，至少是10人编队的规模。

Klukai404 is a squad made only from tactical Dolls. Our combat capabilities and battlefield awareness are different from what you got used to during your duties at the Great Wall Railway.404小队全员都是战术人形，无论是火力还是战场意识都和你们在长城列车履职时见到的那些不同。

Dmitry...How do you know that we're from the Great Wall Railway?……你怎么知道我们在长城列车？

KlukaiA messy combat mech composition, haphazard modifications, old equipment—混乱的机械编制，随意的改装，老旧的设备——

KlukaiThose were looted from Varjagers, underground brokers or bounty hunters, weren't they?恐怕这都是你们从瓦良格帮、暗商或者是赏金猎人身上搜刮来的吧？

KlukaiThe few pieces of elite equipment you have bear the insignia of the Great Wall Railway, and perhaps there was no time to switch to the insignia of the Environmental Survey Corps. I'm guessing you are all temps in your roles.至于少有的一些精良装备，那上面长城列车轨道军的标志都没来得及更换成环境勘测部队，恐怕你们也只是被借调的临时工而已。

(Noticing his stiff expression, Klukai inserts an additional remark.)（观察到对方僵硬的表情，可露凯补了一句。）

Klukai—Right, how could I forget? The ones guarding the Great Wall Railway are basically "regular armed forces" that consist of a bunch of old mechs most of the time.——哦，我都忘了，守长城列车的本质上就是些老旧机械组成的“正规部队”。

DmitryWatch your mouth. What does a blasted machine like you know?注意你说的话，你个破机器懂什么？！

(Dmitry raises his gun, but Klukai simply stares at him coldly without moving a muscle.)（德米特里抬了抬手中的枪，可露凯却只是冷淡地看着对方，丝毫未动。）

KlukaiI've explained everything. Isn't it time for this to end?事情已经说明白了，可以结束了吧？

DmitryHold up!给我等等。

(Just as Klukai turns away to leave, Dmitry shouts for her to stop. The soldiers raise their guns and aim at her.)（就在可露凯准备转身离开之际，德米特里出声阻拦，随行的士兵也举枪对准了她。）

KlukaiWhat?什么？

DmitryEven if you really are from the Non-Military Forces Administration, how do you plan to compensate us for the losses we've suffered?就算你真是非军事力量管理局的，老子部队的损失怎么算？

Klukai404 has lost assets too, both sides are responsible for what happened today.404同样存在物资损失的问题，这次事件的发生双方都有责任。

DmitryTrying to renege on your debt?你想赖账？

KlukaiNo.没有。

DmitryThen where's the money? We worked long and hard to gather all that equipment!那还不给钱？这些装备可是老子好不容易争取和积攒下来的！

DmitryDoes your broken tin brain realize that we are responsible for surveying for the construction of the Intercontinental Railway? Not even the NOMFA will back you up on this.你这个破机器知不知道老子们肩负的可是洲际列车建设的勘测任务？就算是非军事力量管理局也不会给你们这个面子。

KlukaiRenege means we are indebted to you. I don't think we owe any such debt to your forces.赖账是基于欠账定义的，我方并不承认在此方面的欠账。

(Facing Klukai's unwavering attitude, Dmitry takes out his communicator.)（看到可露凯强硬的态度，德米特里拿出了自己的通讯终端。）

DmitryIf we can't settle it between us, then you will wait for orders from above.如果私下说不通，那你就等着正式命令吧。

DmitryBut before I contact them, remember that even if we are temps, we are considered part of the regular army. Do you think a Doll like you will be taken as seriously as us?不过我劝你想好了，就算我们是被借调的部队，但横竖算是正规编制，你们这些破人形说的话会有我们的分量重吗？

DmitryAnd I have over 30 people ready to testify, do you think you two can manage to win them over?更何况老子这里可是有三十几号人，还能被你们两张嘴说过去？

Klukai...You're able to contact the outside world right now?……你现在可以联络外界？

(Hearing Klukai's question, Dmitry simply assumes that the opposing side is considering his threat, and so he increases the pressure in his voice.)（听到可露凯的询问，德米特里只以为对方是在权衡自己的威胁，进而加重了语气。）

DmitryOf course. Once the message gets out, the situation gets a whole lot more serious.当然，等到我这条消息发出去，事情的性质可就变了。

Klukai...………………

DmitryStop dawdling. I have to bring them over to the next settlement. Ain't got no time to waste on the likes of you.赶紧的，老子还要带人去下个居住点，没空陪你在这里耗着。

KlukaiWe have no money for you, but we can assist you in combat for some time.要钱没有。但是我们可以短期协助你们作战。

KlukaiThis environment must be pretty hard on your forces after all.毕竟你的队伍，想在这种环境里行进也不容易吧。

KlukaiAnd you've seen us in action just now.而404的火力你们刚刚也见识过了。

(Dmitry does not expect this reply. He sizes up Klukai.)（这个回复有些出乎意料，德米特里上下打量着可露凯。）

DmitryWhat are you up to?你在做什么打算？

KlukaiNothing. It's just that before we set off, we were told not to unnecessarily antagonize the local forces.什么都没有，只是出行前被交代过，不要和地方部队产生不必要的冲突。

Dmitry...Hmph.……哼。

(Dmitry pockets his communicator after a moment of consideration.)（思虑片刻后，德米特里将通讯终端收进口袋里。）

DmitryDeal. But here's my warning: you better listen to my orders and not think of trying anything funny.成交，但我警告你们，给我乖乖听指挥，少动歪脑筋。

DmitryThe regional comms frequency is 110.32. Adjust your communicators accordingly.区域通讯频段110.32，把你们的通讯终端调好。

DmitryThere's a lot of interference in this hellhole, so make sure you stay within a maximum of two kilometers from our forces.这片鬼地方干扰大，和大部队距离不要超过2公里。

KlukaiI hope I don't have to hear too much crap from you.希望你们不会说太多废话。

DmitryDon't worry about it. I couldn't care less about you.放心吧，你不配听。

DmitryTwo crappy Dolls want in on our internal regional communications? They'll need a password for that.两个破烂人形也想接入我们内部的区域通讯？要密钥的。

(After confirming that she has successfully connected to the comms frequency, Klukai ignores the insult and turns to leave.)（确认区域通讯频段成功接入后，无视了对方的挑衅，可露凯转身离开。）

DmitryTsk. Goddamn machine.呿，破机器。

DmitryLarion, once we're back, go tell the guys responsible to scale down scouting patrols by 30%. Have those two tin cans handle any danger we come across whenever possible.洛林，一会回去你跟兄弟们交代一下，之后负责巡逻的人员配置缩减30%，遇到危险优先让那两个铁疙瘩顶上去。

LarionAre we really bringing those two Dolls along, Dima? What if they try something on us?德米，真要带上这两个人形？她们万一不老实可怎么办？

DmitryI will contact the warrant officer to confirm their identities. You guys should be careful too and keep your distance from them.我会联络准尉核实她们的身份，你们也上点心，和她们保持距离。

DmitryNo matter how you put it, having two Dolls be our vanguard is beneficial for our mission.不管怎么说，多两个给我们开路的人形对之后的任务有好处。

LarionBut... What if they do something to us? Their level of combat proficiency...可是，如果她们做点什么，那种火力量级……

DmitryCould you grow a spine for once? You think 30-odd men plus mechs ain't enough to deal with the two of them?! Didn't you see how the earlier battle went?你能不能有点志气？我们30多个人加上机械还打不过她们两个？！刚刚作战的局势你看不清楚吗？

DmitryAlso, make sure to address me as sir. You're really good at forgetting that if I don't keep telling you.另外，叫我长官，说多少遍了，稍不注意你就改口。

LarionHey, I'm used to calling you differently, that's all.哎呀，这不是习惯了嘛。

DmitryThat's not an excuse. We've served in the Railway Force for so many years, you need to be addressing me appropriately. Otherwise, the newer guys will think I'm biased again.习惯什么习惯，我们在轨道军供职都这么多年了，该叫长官的时候就给我按规矩来。不然那群新兵蛋子又要觉得我偏心。

(Seeing Dmitry's serious expression, the soldier named Larion corrects his casual demeanor and salutes him.)（名为洛林的士兵看到德米特里严肃的表情后，收敛起随意的神情，并敬了个礼。）

LarionUnderstood, sir!明白了，长官！

DmitryThat's more like it. You can go back now. Tell everyone to continue on towards our target location. We've been delayed enough already, so we should go as far as we can before the sun sets.这还差不多，回去吧，招呼大家继续向目的地进发，我们的行程已经延期了，趁天黑前能走多少是多少。

Dual-Beam Observation 双束观测

MechtyFirst we have to find Paradeus, and now we have to help the URNC's Survey Corps... Will more work just keep coming like this?先是找帕拉蒂斯，现在又要协助罗联的勘测部队……怎么这活还越做越多了。

MechtyKlukai, 404 isn't lacking funds, is it? Why can't you just settle it by giving them some money...可露凯，404也不缺经费吧？你就是给他们点钱又怎么样嘛……

KlukaiYou'll only be adding to the number of insufferable people in the world if you give in to their unreasonable demands.姑息无理的要求，这个世界的蛀虫只会越来越多。

MechtyBut being free labor for them has no benefits for us either...但给他们打白工明显也没有好到哪里去……

KlukaiAt least we won't be lost anymore.至少我们可以找到方向。

MechtyUh, you mean that signal problem from before?呃，你是说定位信号？

MechtyBut they aren't going to the same settlement as the one we agreed on...可他们要去的居住点和我们之前约定的并不是同一个呀……

Klukai...Are you an infant who has just learned how to walk? Can you only take one step at a time?……你是刚学走路的小孩子吗？一次就只能走一步。

(Klukai sighs with concern.)（可露凯略显头疼地叹了口气。）

KlukaiThe Collapse storm has ended, but our signal is showing no signs of getting restored. Yet, the Survey Corps are able to contact the outside world, so it's highly likely that the underground brokers' base station is broken, causing our signal interruption.现在坍塌风暴已经结束，但我们的信号却依然没有恢复的迹象，但是勘测部队却依然可以与外部联络。这说明信号中断很可能是因为暗商的基站损坏导致的。

KlukaiSo if we follow these people and reach a settlement, we can at least borrow the settlement network to contact Andoris and Belka.而如果跟着那些勘测部队，找到居住点，就至少可以借用当地的信号网络联系上安朵丝和比悠卡她们。

KlukaiGet it now?明白了吗？

MechtyOkay...哦……

MechtyBut you know, children are not the only ones who walk one step at a time. That applies to the king in chess too, yeah? It's impressive.但是，一次只能走一步的不止小孩子，还有国际象棋里的“国王”哦，很厉害的。

Klukai...……

(The communicator receives a comms request from the Survey Corps following them.)（通讯终端中传来了后方勘测部队的联络申请。）

KlukaiThis is H.I.D.E. 404's leader, tactical Doll Klukai. What's up?这里是404小队队长，战术人形可露凯，有什么事？

Survey Corps Communications OfficerFirst Sergeant Dmitry wants you to change direction, effective immediately. Maintain the same speed and head in the two o' clock direction.德米特里大士要求你们即刻调整行进方向，保持当前时速向2点钟方向行进。

KlukaiThat's a severe deviation from the course for our target location, and—这与目的地方向严重偏离，而且——

(Klukai has more to say, but she is interrupted by the angry Dmitry.)（可露凯还想说些什么，却被德米特里没好气地直接打断。）

DmitryWhat do you rust buckets even know?你们这帮烂铁块懂什么？

DmitryChange course when I tell you to change course. Don't forget what I said. Listen to my orders.让你们改道就赶紧给老子改，别忘记老子怎么交代的，全程听指挥。

Klukai...…………

KlukaiYes, of course.知道了。

(Klukai cuts the comms and swerves to the correct direction. The incoming barrage of wind hits the yawning Mechty right in the mouth.)（切断通讯，可露凯猛地调转车头，扑面而来的狂风呛到了正在打哈欠的米什缇。）

Mechty(Coughs)咳、咳咳咳——！

MechtyW-what the hell!你、你干嘛呀！

KlukaiChanging course.改道。

Mechty...Oh.……哦。

(Mechty adjusts her posture so that the wind doesn't blow into her face.)（米什缇调整了一下坐姿，避开了迎面直吹的风。）

(The motorbike flies over the empty wilds like a released arrow, carving a clear path in the landscape.)（飞驰的重机车如同离弦之箭，在荒芜的旷野上划出一道清晰的印记。）

MechtyZzzzzz... Zzzz...Zzzzzz……Zzzz……

MechtyWoah!!哎呀！！

(The motorbike suddenly brakes. The slumbering Mechty loses her balance, but Klukai catches her before she falls off.)（重机车骤然减速，昏睡的米什缇没坐稳，在掉下车之前，被可露凯拉了回来。）

(Klukai connects to the Survey Corps' comms.)（可露凯接通了与勘测部队的通讯。）

KlukaiA small group of ELIDs to the northwest, around five to ten of them. Estimated time before contact with the main force is five minutes.西北方向发现小型生骸集群，数量5-10，预计5分钟后会与大部队遭遇。

DmitryThen wipe them out.知道会遇见就把它们都干掉。

DmitryContacting us for such trivial matters, are you a broken trumpet?这点屁事也要联络，你们是只会说废话的喇叭吗？

Klukai...It was you who told us to listen to your orders. We are simply waiting for your command in accordance with our agreement.……是你说要一切听指挥，我们只是按照约定等待指令。

(Upon hearing this, Dmitry utters something under his breath, but it is too quiet for Klukai to hear.)（听到可露凯的回答，德米特里低声说了一句什么，音量过小，可露凯没有听清。）

(After a short moment, he responds with an impatient tone.)（很快，通讯中传来德米特里不耐烦的声音。）

DmitryI don't want to see any ELIDs remaining. That's it.老子不希望看到一只残留的生骸，就这样。

(The comms are abruptly cut. With a stiff expression, Klukai parks the motorbike against a nearby boulder.)（通讯被生硬地切断，可露凯冷着脸将重机车停在附近的一块巨石后。）

KlukaiGet down. Time to work.下车，准备干活了。

Dual-Beam Observation 双束观测

(The ELIDs have been eliminated, and the main force arrives right after.)（生骸清理完毕，大部队也正好来到这片区域。）

(Under Dmitry's orders, the troops stop to collect samples from the ELID corpses as part of their routine.)（在德米特里的命令下，队伍暂时停下以便士兵们对生骸尸体进行常规采样。）

KlukaiYou people arrived early but chose not to help in the fight. Is this the bravery of the URNC soldiers?明明人已经到了，却完全袖手旁观，这就是罗联军人的“勇敢”？

DmitryIf you need help against such a small group of ELIDs, you'd better go back to a Green Zone to work as window cleaners.对付这么点生骸还需要帮忙的话，你们两个不如回绿区擦玻璃算了。

Klukai...…………

(Noticing something off about Klukai, Mechty tugs on her clothes.)（看着可露凯的情绪不太对，米什缇拽了拽可露凯的衣角。）

MechtyHey... He's not really wrong. There weren't too many ELIDs...好啦……确实像他说的，这次遇到的生骸数量挺少的……

Dependable SoldierOf course. Our sergeant chooses the safest routes all the time.那是，这一路过来，长官选的路线可都是最安全的。

Dependable SoldierBe it random ELIDs or Varjagers, we'll never lose with him around!不管是随意出现的生骸还是冲关的瓦良格帮，只要他在我们就不会输。

(Upon hearing this, Klukai gives Dmitriy a questioning look.)（听到士兵的话，可露凯狐疑地看向德米特里。）

KlukaiYou've been in other theaters of combat?你经历过其他战场？

DmitryWhat?怎么？

KlukaiYou couldn't have gained this level of experience just by guarding the Great Wall Railway.只是驻守长城列车的话，不会有这样的经验和意识。

KlukaiI heard that some folks like you were once part of the retired formations of the Neo-Soviet Union.我听说现在的守军中有一部分是新苏联过去的编制。

DmitryWhat are you getting at with questions like these?你问东问西的想干什么？

DmitryDon't poke your nose where it doesn't belong.少多管闲事。

DmitryYou. Come over here.你，给我过来。

(Dmitry glares at the soldier who had interjected just now.)（德米特里黑着脸狠狠瞪了一眼刚才插话的士兵。）

(Feeling the sergeant's displeasure, the soldier makes the wise decision to shut up, packs the samples he has collected, and follows Dmitry towards the trucks.)（感受到长官的不悦，对方识相地不再说话，收拾好自己的采集样本跟着德米特里向军用卡车方向走去。）

MechtyHah... He's finally off. Glad you two didn't go at each other's throats again.哈……总算走了，幸好你们没再吵起来。

MechtyBut Mr. Sergeant really seems to hate us. Even if it was because of a misunderstanding at first, I don't get why he's still angry towards us.这个大哥也是，总觉得他似乎很讨厌我们，就算是一开始误伤了，也不至于气到现在吧。

KlukaiBe careful.当心一点。

MechtyHuh?啊？

KlukaiWe haven't met any of those mechs that attacked us earlier ever since we met these people. Don't you think it's weird?从遇到他们开始，袭击我们的武装就没有再出现过了，不觉得奇怪吗？

MechtyUh, maybe they gave up? We're with a large group for now, after all.唔，也许是对方放弃了？毕竟队伍变大了。

Klukai...He might be right. With this amount of caution in your brain, you really should go back to wiping windows in Green Zones.……只有这点防范意识的你，真的应该回绿区擦玻璃。

KlukaiGet on the bike. We have to move on.上车，我们继续出发。

Dormant Black Hole 休眠黑洞

(At night, a well-equipped off-road vehicle quickly pulls away from the purification zone. The emotionless Doll in the vehicle accepts a comms request from within a White Zone.)（入夜，一辆装备精良的陆地越野车快速驶离净化区，坐在车上的人形面无表情地接入来自白区的通讯请求。）

??How's progress? The work being done here is of great importance to "them". Don't let them down like Sextans did, Blusphere.进展怎么样了？“它”非常重视这里的工作进度，一定不要和六分仪那样让他们失望了，蓝雪球。

BlusphereI know. But looking at the reports from over there, the situation seems to have changed.我知道。但是根据那边的回报来看，情况出现了一点变化。

??Oh?哦？

BlusphereTwo squads made of tactical Dolls have appeared on the outskirts of our mission area. They are closing in.任务区域外围出现了两支各由两名战术人形组成的小队，并且持续向区域内靠近。

??If it's just a bunch of T-Dolls, why not deal with them just like always?只是战术人形的话，和平时一样处理掉不就好了？

BlusphereWe have indeed sent out our mechs, but we underestimated their combat abilities.我们确实优先派出了机械武装，但是她们的火力超出了预期。

BlusphereAlso...另外……

??Also?另外？

BlusphereOne of the squads has met with a ground formation from the URNC Survey Corps. For some reason, they are working together now.其中一支队伍与罗联勘测部队派遣的一支陆行部队相遇，并且不知因为什么双方达成了合作关系。

BlusphereIn order to avoid alerting the URNC government and causing any unnecessary trouble, I have issued retreat orders for the pursuing mechs.为了不进一步惊动罗联政府并引起不必要的麻烦，我暂时下令撤回了追击她们的机械。

BluspherePlease tell me my next move.下一步如何行动，请告诉我。

??Send out the mechs to wipe out the nearby signal base station. Once the area becomes a signal dead zone, finish them all in one fell swoop.派遣武装优先清除附近的信号基站，等到这里成为信号死区后再一举清理掉这些人。

BlusphereGot it.好的。

(Blusphere nods quietly. These orders are familiar to her.)（蓝雪球默默点头，这道命令对她来说并不陌生。）

(It has always been the case that once these orders are transmitted, one dead zone appears after another, becoming graveyards in the contamination zone.)（长久以来，在这道命令下，一片又一片的小型区域成为了信号死区，也成为了污染区中的墓场。）

??By the way.还有。

SoundOnly(As if to intentionally emphasize the moment, the Doll on the other side of the comms makes a pause.)（像是刻意卖关子一样，通讯对面的人形稍微顿了顿。）

??According to internal intelligence, a URNC department responsible for purification works had seconded troops from the nearby Great Wall Railway Force near the target area. The formation you mentioned should be them.根据内应的情报来看，罗联负责净化工程的部门从目标区域附近驻守长城列车的轨道军那里借调了增援。你们监测到的部队应该就是他们。

??So, do be sure to hurry it up, okay? Finish your work before what happens here attracts attention.所以必须加快速度了哟，在这里的事情引起注意之前。

BlusphereAcknowledged.收到。

BlusphereCurrently, Paradeus has almost finished evacuating this area. What's left is to track down and recover "it".目前帕拉蒂斯基本已经完成了撤离，剩下的只有针对“那个东西”的追踪与回收了。

BlusphereI'm currently moving towards the target area. The mission will be completed on time.我现在也已经动身前往目标区域，一定可以准时完成任务。

??You make me feel at ease, Blusphere. It makes me want to cheer for you.蓝雪球很令人安心呢，不由得想要替你加油了。

??Anyway... Since you're working so hard, I will arrange some reinforcements for you.另外……看在你这么努力的份上，我也为你调配一些增援好啦。

??They will contact you once they have reached the area.他们到了之后会与你联系的。

BlusphereGot it.好的。

??Eh? Not even gonna thank me?哎？就没有多余的感谢了吗？

??Even though they number few, they are a "gift" for Blusphere that I have painstakingly prepared, you know?虽然人不多，但也是我未雨绸缪给蓝雪球提前准备好的“礼物”呢。

SoundOnly(Blusphere shifts her gaze from the road to the comms interface for a moment. Her empty eyes betray no emotion nor fluctuation, as if she's a military drone that only understands orders.)（一直注视着前方的蓝雪球，短暂地看了一眼通讯界面，空洞的双眼中却没有任何波澜，仿佛只是接收到指令的普通军用机械。）

BlusphereThanks, Cocoon.谢谢你，茧。

CocoonEh—哎——

CocoonCompared to Darture, you're so boring. You only respond to orders.跟黑眼比起来，只是应答命令，蓝雪球过于无趣了呢。

Blusphere...………………

CocoonFine, fine.好啦好啦。

CocoonGo quickly. Don't make the higher-ups wait, okay?加快速度，不要让上面等急了哦。

BlusphereAcknowledged.收到。

(Cocoon cuts the comms. Blusphere hits the gas, and the dark vehicle blends into the night.)（通讯被茧切断，蓝雪球踩下油门，深色的车体融入夜色之中。）

Lattice Distortion 晶格畸变

(Under the setting sun, the Elmo moves forward, still a long distance from its target.)（太阳落下，艾莫号距离自己的目标区域仍有不近的距离。）

(Over the years, whenever darkness falls, the past comes rushing back to me uncontrollably.)（这些年，每当黑夜笼罩，往事都会难以自制地翻涌。）

(This is why I detest the night. The Mephisto Agreement and the unending work of a bounty hunter isolate me best from this world's maelstrom, both in time and space.)（因此我憎恶黑夜。“墨菲斯特”协议与赏金猎人繁忙无拘的工作，从时间与空间上将我隔离到最远的位点。）

(Despite the hard work and isolation, they are like a calming tranquilizer. They make friends with alcohol, pulling me into slumber.)（但每当夜幕低沉，它们则更像一针镇定剂，与酒精变成最好的伙伴，强制我睡去。）

(Yet, the white nightmare does not fade. It has caught up with me, making it difficult to confront the choices I made in the past. A million self-reassurances and rationalizations fall flat in the face of this.)（可惜，白色的噩梦不曾消褪，它们最终追了过来。这让我更加难以面对过去的选择，它让一千万个合理与无奈都变得苍白。）

(The "contract" with the devil has since changed.)（与魔鬼订立的“契约”也因此产生了变化。）

(I will not run, but am I truly ready?)（我不会逃避，但我真的准备好了吗？）

(The comms terminal interface shows a recent message from Klukai, as well as messages from before. One after another, the message repeats the same thing—)（终端上的通讯页面，是可露凯之前发来的信息，以及更久之前的，一条又一条。它们的内容简练统一——）

("Where are you?")（“你在哪？”）

(Where am I...? I've never answered this question, in my head or to them. To say the truth, I often struggle to fathom where I am in this world. What I know for sure is, I don't want to drag 404 and their friends down the maelstrom with me.)（我在哪……我一直没有回答这个问题。说实话，我也经常不清楚自己究竟在这个世界的哪里，并且我更不希望将404她们拖下水。）

(But it is time for me to give them an answer. Not in the form of a message, I want to convey my sincerity.)（但现在，我应该要给她一个回答了。不是以信息的形式，我希望自己足够真诚。）

(All these years, as I've tried to pull further and further away to the point of aphelion, she has sought to be closer to me.)（这些年，在我放逐于最远的位点之时，她仍在试着向我靠近。）

(...)（……）

(The Environmental Survey Corps have chosen an abandoned settlement to make camp. The soldiers gather for a round of poker around a campfire, the crowd emitting song, anger and laughter every now and then.)（环境勘测部队选中了一个废弃的居住点扎营，士兵们围坐在火堆旁打着扑克，人群中不时传出零散的歌声与笑骂声。）

Cautious SoldierGive it up, Lorraine. It's your loss. Show us the can you've been hiding.洛林，别耍赖，这把就是你输了，赶紧把偷藏的罐头拿过来。

LarionW-What can? If you want that, go find logistics.我、我哪还有罐头？想吃找后勤去。

Cautious SoldierMiss me with that load of bull. I saw your lover slip you something before we left. You're definitely hiding something.少来，出发前我明明看见你那个相好给你塞了一包东西，里边肯定有。

LarionTsk. You watch me really closely for how little I have...啧，我就这么点东西你还盯着……

Cautious SoldierBlame the uppers if you want. They accept missions in swathes in hopes of getting some merit.怪也只能怪上边的人，为了立军功就大包大揽地接任务。

Cautious SoldierThey make us set off without supplying us with enough resources and equipment. If it wasn't for the sergeant taking the opportunity to scavenge something every now and then, there's no guessing how badly we'd be faring by now.装备和配给都没到位就催着我们出发，要不是长官平时搜刮来些资产，我们指不定多惨。

LarionYeah. It's tiring enough to guard the railway, and now we have to do some kinda environmental survey for the them...是啊，平时守列车就够累的了，这会还要给洲际列车做什么环境勘测……

LarionWhy don't they pay and equip us to the standard of an actual survey corps for starters?他们倒是先把咱们的军饷和配置也提到正规勘测部队的标准啊！

Cautious SoldierLeave it be, man. You think you can do something other than what the uppers tell you to do?算了算了，上边的任务发下来你还能不做吗？

Cautious SoldierThe only thing you can do here is curse people's mothers.也就敢这时候骂骂娘。

LarionHey, I think what you are doing here is inviting me to teach you a lesson!嘿，我看你小子是欠收拾了！

(Lorraine slaps him hard on the back of the head, and the two of them start to roughhouse with each other. The onlookers start making a din and cheer them on.（洛林狠狠拍了一下另外一人的后脑勺，随后两人你来我往地闹腾起来，看热闹的其他人则开始起哄叫好。）

(Compared to the boisterous soldiers, H.I.D.E. 404 is rather quiet.)（与热闹的军人们比起来，404小队则异常安静。）

(Mechty is in sleep mode after being busy for an entire day, while Klukai looks on the buffooning and joking soldiers coldly.)（忙了一天的米什缇已经稳稳地进入休眠模式，而可露凯则冷淡地看着插科打诨的士兵们。）

(Dmitry notices her gaze, returning it with his own with unfriendliness on his face.)（发现可露凯视线的德米特里面色不善地瞪了回来。）

DmitryWhat are you looking at?看什么看？

DmitryI'll remove your eyes if you keep looking.再看把你眼睛拆下来。

KlukaiRabble.乌合之众。

DmitryHuh? Say that again?!啊？你再说一遍？

(Dmitry straightens up, putting his bottle down.)（德米特里放下手中的水壶，坐直了身子。）

KlukaiCorruption, gambling, extortion, hiding around. How are you all different from common gangsters?贪污、赌博、勒索、消极避战，你们和一般混混有什么区别？

KlukaiYou talk about how urgent the mission is, then camp here and enjoy yourselves boisterously. It's good enough that I don't call you a bunch of wage thieves.一边说着任务紧急，一边在这里大摇大摆地扎营休息，不说你们在吃空饷就不错了。

DmitryTch. What do you tin-cans know?呸，你个垃圾铁块懂什么？

DmitryHumans aren't unsleeping mission machines like you two. We need rest when it is needed, so that we can use our bodies and brains at the right moments.人又不是你们这种不眠不休的任务机器，该休息的时候休息，关键时刻这脑子和身体才能派上用场。

(While speaking, Dmitry gestures towards his temple, giving her a provocative look.)（说着德米特里点了点自己的太阳穴，并露出了挑衅的神情。）

DmitryBut for you cable-for-brain Dolls, it's true that rest is unneeded.不过对于你们这种脑子里只有电路的人形来说，确实也不用休息。

DmitryYou guys simply wait for your masters' commands and do them like good little puppies.随时等待主人的命令，摇着尾巴执行就得了。

KlukaiI will emphasize again that 404 is an elite squad consisting of self-managing Dolls. We call the shots on our own.我再强调一次，404是人形自主管理的精英小队，我们的事情我们自己说了算。

DmitryHah, what a joke. Elite squad, eh?呵，笑死人了，精英小队……

DmitryLook at that little one beside you. She sleeps earlier than any of us here.你看看你旁边那个小不点，睡得可是比我们这边谁都早。

MechtyZZzzz...ZZzzz……

(Just as Klukai wanted to make a retort, Mechty rolls over, laying near Klukai's feet. She seems to be thoroughly enjoying her sleep.)（就在可露凯想要继续反驳时，米什缇正好翻了个身，躺在了可露凯脚边，看起来睡得很香。）

DmitryHahahahaha. That's an ELITE?!哈哈哈哈哈，精英，就这样？

(The soldiers of the Survey Corps roar in laughter.)（勘测部队的士兵们哄堂大笑。）

KlukaiGet up!起来！

(Klukai bends down and shakes Mechty awake.)（可露凯弯腰将米什缇摇醒。）

(Mechty shakes her head around in confusion.)（米什缇迷迷糊糊地晃了晃脑袋。）

MechtyWhat do you want now?!又要干嘛啦！

KlukaiPatrol!巡逻！

(Klukai pulls Mechty up, leaving the camp with long strides.)（拉起米什缇，可露凯迈着大步离开了营地。）

(Behind them rings out the taunts from soldiers, with Dmitry's voice being the most prominent—)（身后传来的是士兵们的奚落声，德米特里的声音尤其突出——）

DmitryNow that's more like it! Go be good guard dogs, elite Dolls!这就对啦，好好守夜看家吧，精英人形！

Delayed Signal 滞后信号

(The night passes by without trouble. After a couple hours of movement, the formation finally reaches the target settlement.)（一夜无事，经过数个小时的行军后，队伍终于抵达了目标居住点。）

KlukaiOur support work ends here. I request that you honor our deal and release 404 from all blame.我们的支援工作到此为止，也请你们按照约定放弃对404追责。

DmitryHmph. Help me send my regards to your Non-Military Forces Administration masters. Tell them to educate their underlings better before letting them out.哼，替我转告你们非军事力量管理局的主人，以后自己的部下教育好了再放出来。

(Dmitry waves his hands impatiently before leaving with the soldiers.)（德米特里不耐烦地挥挥手便招呼着士兵们离开了。）

MechtyHah... I reckon that Leva and Kalina must have been harassed a bunch at this point, no?哈……估计莱娅和格琳娜已经被骚扰一番了吧？

MechtyGood thing we are supernumerary Dolls, otherwise we might be on the way to a court martial already...还好有这个编外人形的名义，不然可能我们已经被押送去军事法庭了……

KlukaiLeva is still part of 404. Handling things like this is part of her job.莱娅还是404的成员，处理这些事情就是她的本职工作。

MechtyTrue enough. What do we do now?也是，我们现在要干嘛？

KlukaiFind the residents here and borrow their network.找这里的居民借用一下他们的网络。

MechtyOh. Feel free.哦，那你去吧。

MechtyI'm going to find a place to sleep. I've been forced to wake up early even after having to stay up late yesterday night...我先找个地方再睡会，昨天折腾了一夜今天还被迫早起……

(Seeing Mechty rub her eyes and attempt to slip away, Klukai grabs her with haste.)（眼看米什缇就要揉着眼睛溜走，可露凯快速拉住了她。）

MechtyUwah! Not the collar!呜哇，别拽领子！

MechtyYou don't need two people to borrow the network, just go by yourself—借用网络也不需要两个人，你自己去嘛——

Yellow Zone ResidentWe would like to borrow you our network... But we've lost signal for a couple of days now.虽然很想借给你们……但是我们这儿的信号也已经失效有几天了。

Yellow Zone ResidentThe connection is intermittent even on normal days, plus there's been many Collapse storms recently. Perhaps the base station has completely broken down after all.毕竟平时就断断续续的，最近坍塌风暴频发，可能基站彻底损坏了吧。

KlukaiDoes the settlement not need to contact the outside world?你们不需要和外界联络吗？

Yellow Zone ResidentThe people from the URNC Survey Corps help to do that. Because they needed to carry out survey missions nearby, some of them started to camp here since half a month ago.这还要感谢罗联勘测部队的人，他们因为要执行勘测任务，有一部分人半个月前就在这里扎营了。

Yellow Zone ResidentSo in recent weeks, we have been using their communication equipment to contact the outside world when it was needed.所以我们最近都是借用他们的通讯设备和外界进行必要联络的。

KlukaiDo you know where their camp is?那他们的扎营地你知道吗？

Yellow Zone ResidentIt's near the southwest border of our settlement.就在居住点的西南边缘。

Yellow Zone ResidentThat area is an old abandoned residential complex, so it is perfect for parking their vehicles and housing the wounded and the sick.那里本来是一片无人居住的旧楼群，正好可以让他们停放车辆安置伤员和病患。

KlukaiSick? You mean ELID infected?病患？是指E.L.I.D患者？

Yellow Zone ResidentYeah...嗯……

(The scrawny middle-aged woman tugs at the cloak she wears. Her withered hands fold anxiously.)（瘦削的中年女性拽了拽身上的披肩，枯槁的双手不安地交叠起来。）

Yellow Zone ResidentELID infection rates have gone up considerably in the past year.这里一年来，E.L.I.D.感染率似乎上升了。

Yellow Zone ResidentThe symptoms have become more severe and are progressing much faster... I thought it was just my imagination...发病的症状更加剧烈，发病时间也缩短了不少……我原本以为是错觉……

(Klukai and Mechty exchange looks.)（可露凯与米什缇互相交换了一下眼色。）

Yellow Zone ResidentUntil I saw the URNC Survey Corps... Quite a number of them were infected too.直到看到罗联的勘测部队……他们也有不少人得病了。

Yellow Zone ResidentIt should be that the medical professionals they have with them would be more skilled than those of us who can't even be considered doctors, but it seems that they too are at their wit's end about these infections... They had no choice but to house some of their seriously ill people there.按理说，他们随行的医疗人员肯定比我们这种小地方连医生都算不上的那些人要专业才是，但看起来也是束手无策……不得已才把一些严重的病患安置在这里。

KlukaiSo what you're saying is, they had a bunch of people leave them previously?你的意思是，他们之前还有一批人离开了？

Yellow Zone ResidentYes. About 20 of them.嗯，大概有20多个吧。

Yellow Zone ResidentWe have not seen them ever since that day. I heard from some bounty hunters that there's been an increase in the number of ELIDs roaming nearby... Even if they lived, they must have succumbed and become just like them now.但是从那天后就没有再见过他们，听几个赏金猎人说附近的生骸变多了……就算活着，大概也是它们的同类了。

Yellow Zone ResidentIf people from the regular army can't take it, I don't know how much longer we can last...如果连正规军人都支撑不住的话，我们这里不知道还能撑多久……

(She bites her lip, unable to continue the topic.)（她紧咬嘴唇，没有继续这个话题。）

Yellow Zone ResidentAh, I need to take care of my kid...呃，我的孩子还需要人照顾……

KlukaiThank you.谢谢你。

(The woman nods and closes the old, worn door.)（女人点了点头，将破旧的门扉关上。）

MechtyUwah, the underground brokers' base station is really done for now because of their shoddy construction, huh?呜哇，这一带的暗商基站也太粗制滥造了点，真就坏完了啊？

MechtyWhat should we do now, Klukai?可露凯，现在我们怎么办？

KlukaiThe rendezvous point is around one or two hours from here, so the place is not that far-off according to the static map.根据静态地图可以确认之前约定的见面地点，它距离这并不远，过去大概只需要1-2小时。

MechtyBut it's so dangerous. What if we get attacked by those unknown mechs again? We have no signal and will have to rely on the static map. We could easily get lost, you know...但很危险哎，万一我们出去再遇到那些机械袭击，没信号就只有静态地图，很容易迷路欸。

(Mechty grabs and rubs her hair as if experiencing a breakdown, her tangled hair threads as messy as her mentally exhausted neural cloud.)（米什缇崩溃地揉搓着自己的头发，纠缠在一起的发丝如同她烦乱而疲惫的心智。）

MechtyWhy don't we wait for a bounty hunter or underground broker convoy, and go back home with their help?要不我们等个赏金猎人或者是暗商的车队，跟他们先回去？

Klukai...If you can think just as fast as you give up, 404 would be in a much better place right now.……如果你思考的速度能够赶上放弃的速度，404一定会有更好的发展。

MechtyThen wouldn't it be so over if I give up thinking at the speed of light...?那我火速放弃思考就完了……

KlukaiOur only issue now is having no signal. So once we have signal and get the relevant access permissions, everything will be solved.现在唯一的问题就是信号，所以只要有信号，并且还有对应的接入权限，问题就会迎刃而解。

MechtyWe are going in a loop now... No one has signal here, other than—怎么话题又绕回来了，现在谁都没信号啊，除了——

MechtyWait a minute. You can't be thinking of asking the Survey Corps for help, right?等等，你该不会要去和勘测部队求助吧？

(Klukai nods calmly.)（可露凯镇定地点了点头。）

MechtyIt's impossible if you just think about it for a second...想想就不可能啦……

MechtyThere could be something even worse than Dmitry in their camp, perhaps a way more tricky end-stage BOSS...除了德米特里，或许还有更加难缠的关底BOSS藏身在他们的军营里……

KlukaiHumans have a saying somewhere along the lines of this—"Money makes the devil turn millstones for you".人类之间流传着一句话——“有钱能使鬼推磨”。

Klukai404 has not been lacking in money recently.404最近正好不缺钱。

MechtyWeren't you saying something along the lines of not enabling insufferable people by giving in to their unreasonable demands...之前不还帅气地说不能姑息世界的蛀虫什么的……

Klukai...……

MechtyF-Fine! We'll go then...好、好嘛，去就是了……

(Klukai and Mechty arrive near the complex situated on the southwest side of the settlement. They see a transport escorted by military jeeps arrive and stop at the nearby field.)（可露凯与米什缇来到位于居住点西南侧的空置楼群附近，看到一辆由数量军用吉普护送的运输车刚好在空地上熄火。）

(Personnel in protective suits remove supply boxes from the vehicle.)（身着防护服的人员成箱地将物资箱搬运下来。）

(Hearing the commotion, medics from the Survey Corps come out of the complex to meet with them.)（听到响动的勘测部队医疗兵从楼体中出来与他们进行交接。）

MechtyIsn't that a transport from the URNC? Looks like they are staying right over there.那个是罗联派来的运输车吧？看样子他们就驻扎在这里。

MechtyLet's go over there and ask. Perhaps we won't even need to get to the uppers before we are granted access permissions.我们过去问问吧，也许不用找到上边的人就能借到接入权限呢。

(As she speaks, Mechty moves towards the transport, but is dragged into a hiding spot by Klukai.)（说着，米什缇想要靠近运输车，却被可露凯抓着闪身躲进了暗处。）

MechtyWhat now? Are you regretting it now...?怎么啦？你不会告诉我你现在又后悔了吧……

KlukaiThat's not a URNC vehicle.那不是罗联的车。

MechtyHm... It's not the common identifying insignia of the URNC.唔……确实不是罗联的通用标识。

KlukaiAlso, sending this many escorts to guard a supply transport is a bit too much, even for a dangerous environment like a Yellow Zone...而且，即使黄区环境恶劣，这么多人护送一辆物资运输车，未免有点小题大做……

DmitryEvery dose of medicine could save someone's life. What would Dolls like you know?多送来一份药品，可能就会多挽救一条人命，你懂什么。

(Dmitry's resonant voice rings out from a dozen meters behind the duo.)（德米特里洪亮的声音从二人身后十几米外响起。）

MechtyUwah, when did you...呜哇，什么时候……

DmitryNext time you want to spy on somebody, make sure you're well hidden from the get go.下次想要监视别人的时候，记得从一开始就藏好了。

DmitryHowever...不过……

(Standing up from behind cover, Dmitry's gun is aimed at Klukai.)（从掩体后站起，德米特里举枪对准了可露凯——）

DmitryWhy are the two of you sneaking around? What are you planning?你们两个偷偷摸摸躲在这里，想干什么？

DmitryGive me a reason, and I'll ask my gun if it likes it.说个理由来听听，看老子的枪喜不喜欢。

(Klukai and Mechty is instantly surrounded by armed soldiers who have popped up from behind walls. They are all aiming at the duo.)（可露凯与米什缇周围的墙体背后出现了数名手持枪械的士兵，他们一齐瞄准了二人。）

(Klukai gives Mechty a look. They raise their hands to show that they have no intention to fight.)（可露凯向米什缇使了个颜色，两人将双手举起以示自己没有开战的意图。）

KlukaiWe are here to find you.我们是来找你的。

DmitryHm?嗯？

(Dmitry stares at the two Dolls, but eventually lowers his weapon. However, he does not order his subordinates to stand down.)（德米特里审视着二人，最终放下了自己的枪，但却没有命令部下解除警戒。）

DmitryWhat do you want with me?什么事？

KlukaiWe—我——

DmitryI don't want you to tell me. Let her say it.没问你，让她说。

(The yawning Mechty is given a rude shock upon hearing those words. With her mouth still open, she quizzingly points at herself with a look of disbelief on her face.)（哈欠打到一半的米什缇被吓了一跳，嘴巴大大地张着，难以置信地指了指自己。）

DmitryThat's right. You.没错，就是你。

(Seeing that Klukai has given her a nod, Mechty scratches her head in resignation.)（看到可露凯点头的米什缇，无奈地挠了挠头。）

MechtyUh, it's like this...呃，是这样的……

(Mechty explains their situation to Dmitry, then tells him about their request to gain access to communications.)（米什缇将两人面临的情况告知德米特里，并提出了想要信号使用权限的要求。）

DmitryHmph. I knew you wanted something else when the two of you offered to escort us.哼，我就说之前突然提出护送是别有目的。

DmitryYou Dolls do have some brains after all.想不到你们这两个人形还真的有点脑子。

MechtyKlukai, is he complimenting us? What a weird guy...可露凯，他这是在夸我们？好奇怪的人啊……

KlukaiWe wish only to access the network, communicate with our teammates and regroup with them.我们只是希望可以接入网络，联络队友汇合。

DmitryAnd why should I give a crap to help? Screw off back to where you came from.你们想干嘛关我屁事？哪里来的回哪去。

KlukaiWe will pay for your help.费用，我们会给。

Dmitry...Hmph. Your words carry such strength and confidence.……哼，口气倒是不小啊。

DmitryDon't go thinking that we'll give you a discount because you are working for the Non-Military Forces Administration.就算你们为非军事力量管理局做事，也不要妄想可以打折。

(Facing Klukai's unyielding attitude, Dmitriy lifts an eyebrow and switches to a cantankerous tone.)（面对泰然自若的可露凯，德米特里挑了挑眉，语气也变得刁难起来。）

DmitryIt's true that the signal here is pretty weak. So, even if you want to use the military's line, we need to use special signal boosters.这里信号确实不怎么样，即便使用军方专线也必须配合特殊识别的信号放大器才行。

DmitrySo, fees for the use of our equipment and line, maintenance fees, compensation for borrowing our equipment and hence causing us trouble, a deposit for lending equipment and—所以设备以及线路的使用、维护费用，因为借用设备而对我们产生影响的补偿金，借用设备的保证金还有——

KlukaiName your price.说个数。

(Dmitry makes a hand gesture.)（德米特里摆了个手势。）

MechtyUwah... that's real shady of you, uncle. Why don't you change careers and be an underground broker?呜哇……这也太黑了，大哥你不如改行做暗商吧？

DmitryPay if you can, piss off if you can't.付得起就给钱，付不起滚蛋。

KlukaiDeal.成交。

MechtyWHAT?!哎？！

(It's not just Mechty. A flash of surprise runs across Dmitry's face as well.)（不仅是米什缇，连德米特里脸上都闪过一丝惊异。）

KlukaiGive me your account details. It's definitely a private one, right?给我你的账户，想必一定是私人的吧。

DmitryHmph.哼。

DmitryLet me make this clear. This is a dedicated line for the URNC Regular Survey Corps, so you better watch what you say while using it.我先说清楚，这可是罗联正规勘测部队的专线，你们收发的讯息内容都给老子注意点。

DmitryIf we find that you are contacting suspicious people, I will revoke your access. Don't blame ol' me then.如果发现你们联络可疑的人，就会直接取消你们的使用权限，到时候别怪老子没诚信。

KlukaiAs irregular as we are, we don't have to rely on a borrowed vehicle to transport supplies like you people.再不正规也不会和你们一样，连护送物资的车辆都要依靠外借。

DmitryPeh. What would Dolls like you know?呸，你懂什么？

DmitryThis is called reasonable allocation and usage of civilian resources. With so much trouble happening all over the world now, we'd be skeletons eating sand if we all waited for the URNC's official vehicles.这叫合理调配民间资源，现在全世界那么多破事，都等着罗联的专属配车的话，等运到这里的时候，人早死光了。

DmitryAnd these are the decisions of our top brass. What right do you have to criticize us?而且这是我们高层的决定，你管得着吗你！

Dmitry...You guys. Send them what they need.……你们，把她们该知道的发给她们。

Cautious SoldierCopy that!是！

(A subordinate beside Dmitry nods, then starts working on the trade. Klukai's communicator rings.)（德米特里旁边的一个部下应声点了点头，操作了一下，可露凯的通讯装置发出了提示音。）

KlukaiReceived.收到了。

(Shortly after, Dimitriy's communicator rings as well.)（没过一会，德米特里的通讯终端也响起了提示音。）

(After taking a glance at the balance in his account, Dmitry closes the interface irritably.)（扫了一眼账户上汇入的金额，德米特里没好气地关上了界面。）

DmitryAlright. It's in.行了，我看到了。

DmitryTake what you want and scram. Stop being an eyesore over here.拿了想拿的就赶紧滚，别在这里碍眼。

(Pocketing her communicator, the two Dolls turn towards the exit of the camp.)（收起通讯终端，可露凯两人转身就向营地出入口走去。）

(After leaving the Survey Corps' camp, Klukai immediately establishes communications with Andoris and Belka. Belka's voice and projection appears immediately.)（离开勘测部队驻营地之后，她便即刻接入了与安朵丝和比悠卡的通讯，比悠卡的声音与投影瞬间出现。）

BelkaUuuuu, Big Sis, I was so worried about you!呜呜，可露凯姐姐，我好担心你呀！

BelkaI thought we would see each other soon, but we suddenly lost contact with you. That was so torturous!原本以为可以马上见面，结果却突然失去了音讯，太折磨人啦！

AndorisWe kept being unable to contact you two. Belka was so anxious, she was about to run off on her own to start a wide-area search.一直联系不上你们，比悠卡非常着急，差一点就要孤身开始全域搜索了呢。

BelkaThat's because I can't live without Big Sis.因为我不能没有可露凯姐姐呀。

KlukaiKnock it off. It's time for serious discussion.行了，说正事。

KlukaiHave you two successfully reached the designated settlement?你们已经顺利抵达约定的居住点了吗？

AndorisWe have, but not smoothly.是呢，但说不上顺利。

(Andoris wears an expression of worry, yet she touches her face relaxedly.)（安朵丝困扰却又不紧不慢地摸了摸脸颊。）

AndorisOur signal died off on our way here... Even though Dier specifically equipped us with signal-amplifying receivers before our departure.中途我们的信号也断掉了……明明出行前德尔还特意为我们装配了信号增幅接收器的。

AndorisOur luck was decent, however, and we weren't attacked by unknown mechs or ELIDs after the loss of signal. We used the sun's position, wind direction, and landscape to navigate using the static map, so we didn't get lost on our way.不过我们的运气比较好，之后没有再遭遇过生骸或是不明武装的袭击，所以通过分析日照和风向以及地势，即便只有静态地图也不至于完全迷失方向。

AndorisAfter reaching the settlement, we borrowed the network from the residents. We've been trying to contact you ever since.抵达居住点后，我们和当地居民借用了网络，之后就一直在尝试联系你们。

KlukaiHm. Now that's something from you two.嗯，多少像点样子了。

BelkaHehe, I was praised by Big Sis! So happy!嘿嘿，我被可露凯姐姐夸了！开心！

AndorisIt's all thanks to the various types of training Leader Klukai arranges for us in peacetime.还是要感谢可露凯队长平时安排的各种训练。

KlukaiNow compared to you two, I have a useless Doll over here who can only complain in the backseat...相比起来，某个不成器的人形只会在后座哇哇乱叫。

MechtyZzzzz... Zzzzzz...Zzzzz……Zzzzzz………………

(Mechty has taken the opportunity to switch to sleeping mode at an unbelievable speed while they were talking.)（趁着说话间隙，米什缇飞速开启了休眠模式。）

(Watching the unambitious Mechty, Klukai lets out a sigh.)（看着她不求上进的样子，可露凯无奈地叹了口气。）

Klukai...All she wants is to sleep all day.……一天到晚就知道睡觉。

AndorisHaha, it's good to let her rest for a bit. Mechty must have been tired after going on such a long journey.呵呵，让她好好休息一会吧，一路过来米什缇也很累了呢。

KlukaiThe more you speak for her, the worse she gets.你越帮她说话，她就会越过分。

(After placing a makeshift pillow of clothes under Mechty's head, Klukai ultimately allows her to continue her slumber.)（给米什缇脑袋下垫了件衣服，可露凯最终还是放任她继续睡了下去。）

KlukaiAndoris, Belka, head immediately to the location I had just sent you.安朵丝、比悠卡，你们根据我发送的定位现在就动身。

KlukaiThe Survey Corps here seem to be experiencing strange difficulties here. It might be due to the change in environment conditions and the movements of Paradeus around this region.这里的勘测部队有些异状，也许和这一带的环境变化以及帕拉蒂斯的行动有关。

KlukaiI will remain here with Mechty to start an investigation.我和米什缇会留在这里先行展开调查。

AndorisGot it.好的。

KlukaiBefore I forget, here's something I want you to help investigate.另外，帮我查一下这个。

(Klukai sends over footage and images she had taken over to Andoris.)（可露凯将拍摄下来的影像和截取的局部图像传输给安朵丝。）

AndorisHm? What's this?哎，这是？

KlukaiThey say this is a supply transport from the URNC, but the insignia is different from what we've seen before. In addition, it was followed by a number of armed personnel.说是罗联派来的补给车，但上面的标志跟我们常规见到过的那些都不一样。而且他们还有不少的随行武装人员。

AndorisAre you suspicious that they are involved in the strange happenings of this region?你是怀疑，他们和这个区域的事情相关？

KlukaiSuspicious might be too strong a word, but it's good to be prepared.目前还说不上怀疑，但多一手准备总是好的。

AndorisI see.我明白了。

KlukaiMaintain a good connection on comms. Tell us if you run into any trouble.保持通讯畅通，出现问题及时联络。

BelkaUnderstood!遵命！

(After ending the communication, Klukai finally has some time to herself. She opens her message interface. As expected, there is no message from that particular person.)（通讯结束，可露凯终于空闲下来，她点开了信息界面，不出所料，里边并没有收到那个人的信息。）

(Klukai understands that she would definitely hear about it if they had met an end. So...)（可露凯清楚，如果当真对方遭遇不测，自己一定不会不知情，那么……）

(If they don't respond, they are safe.)（没有回应，亦是平安。）

(With this line of thought, Klukai pockets her communicator.)（这样想着，可露凯再次收起了终端。）

Tidal Effect 海潮效应

(With Andoris' information, Klukai can confirm that the underground brokers' network used by 404 was completely down. So, she decides to contact Dier for an arrangement.)（综合安朵丝所说，可露凯确定404所使用的暗商网络已经完全失效，因而决定即刻联络德尔进行排查。）

(After communicating the situation with Dier, he unexpectedly bears a face of resignation.)（将现在的情况告知后，德尔却是一脸无奈。）

DierThe underground brokers' network is completely down... Hm. I know. I heard about the signal issue from Andoris as well.暗商网络已经完全失效……嗯，我知道，信号的问题我也听安朵丝她们说了。

KlukaiAnd what do you plan to do now that you have heard about it?听过就完了？怎么解决？

Dier404 uses network services provided by underground brokers when operating in contamination zones. My responsibility is Doll maintenance, not base station repair.在污染区，404用的就是暗商提供的网络服务，我平时负责的是人形维护，又不是修基站的。

DierI have no power over the fact that their base stations are rarely repaired and maintained, okay?他们架设的基站年久失修，我也没办法不是吗？

KlukaiWhat?什么？

Dier...Don't stare at me with such a scary expression.……你别这么恐怖地盯着我。

DierIt's really not that I'm too lazy to help. Your mission area is already pretty close to a Red Zone for starters, and with a hostile environment combined with little money from very little people in this area, it's natural that the underground brokers can't and don't maintain this place very much.真的不是我嫌麻烦，你们这次执行任务的区域本来就接近红区，环境恶劣，来的人又少交的钱就少，暗商的维护力度自然就会受影响。

KlukaiThen prod them for repairs.那就催他们修。

DierDid that a long time ago.早就催了。

DierBut don't you understand those people? Tell them this month and they reply in the next, then it will take another month to complete the repair.可是那些人你还不知道吗，报修一次等一个月才回复，回复后一修又是一个月。

DierI'll contact them again and see if I can solve the issue by giving them more money or some technical support.我再联系他们一下，看看多给点钱或者是提供一下技术支持能否解决吧。

DierBut I just want to make things clear: I cannot guarantee how long this will take to repair. No one knows how this will go.不过先说好，我可不保证能够多少天内修复，这件事谁都说不准。

DierIt's best if you continue borrowing the Survey Corps' signal if you need it.在信号恢复前，你们还是继续借用那些勘测部队的吧。

Klukai...…………

(The thought of having to continue cooperating with those soldiers irritates Klukai.)（想到要继续和那些人合作，可露凯有些烦躁。）

(At this moment, a comms request from Andoris appears in her visual interface.)（而就在此时，视窗中出现了来自于安朵丝的通讯申请。）

KlukaiIn any case, make sure to restore the signal as soon as possible no matter what methods you use.总之，不管用什么办法，让信号尽快恢复。

KlukaiUnless the underground brokers want me to visit them on their doorstep.除非暗商希望我亲自登门拜访。

Dier...Wow. Scary.……好可怕。

KlukaiI have other things to take care of. This is it for now.我这边还有别的事情，先不说了。

(Klukai switches over to Andoris' comms request. The sounds of gunfire and the roars of ELIDs can be heard through the comms.)（可露凯切换到与安朵丝的通讯中。激烈的交火声与生骸的吼叫瞬间传来。）

AndorisLeader, we've been attacked by a large number of ELIDs! Please assist!可露凯队长，我们遭遇了大量生骸袭击，请求支援！

BelkaSave me! Big Sis! Andoris' jeep couldn't crush them all!救命呀！可露凯姐姐！安朵丝的车都碾不完它们！

KlukaiAcknowledged.收到。

KlukaiKeep moving in the same direction and sync your locations with me every now and then.保持大方向不变，随时和我同步位置信息。

KlukaiRemember, focus on evasion and don't overexert yourselves before reinforcements arrive!记住，在增援抵达前，优先避战，不要过度消耗！

AndorisUnderstood!明白！

BelkaUnderstood!明白！

(After confirming their coordinates, Klukai secures the sleeping Mechty on the motorbike's backseat before hitting the gas.)（确认对方的坐标后，可露凯将昏睡的米什缇安置在重机车后座上，一脚油门飞驰而去。）

(Driving on the open wilds, the bumpy ride finally manages to wake up Mechty.)（行驶在旷野上，重机车的颠簸终于令米什缇清醒过来。）

MechtyUWAAAAAH—Who am I? Where am I? Why did you do the seatbelts this way?!呜呜呜呜呜哇——我是谁我在哪，你这怎么系的安全带呀？！

KlukaiShut up and raise your gun. Clear out the ELIDs blocking our path.少废话，拿好枪，把拦路的生骸清理干净。

MechtyThen undo the seatbelt for me! I can't move!那你倒是先把我解开啊！我动不了啦！！

Buried Consciousness 意识深埋

BelkaAndoris, it's Big Sis!安朵丝，是可露凯姐姐！

AndorisThat's great! We're here, Leader Klukai!太好了，可露凯队长，我们在这里！

(Hearing the shouts from the comms channel, Mechty scratches her head.)（听到通讯频道中传来的呼喊，米什缇挠了挠头。）

MechtyIt's not a big deal... but could someone acknowledge my existence for once?虽然不是什么大事……但好歹我也在场的？

KlukaiTo all H.I.D.E. 404 members, commence the elimination operation.404小队全员听命，展开剿灭作战。

KlukaiObjective: eliminate all attacking ELIDs.目标，清理全部袭击生骸。

AndorisAcknowledged.收到。

BelkaI'll be sure to get it done!保证完成任务！

MechtyHm.哦。

Buried Consciousness 意识深埋

BelkaBig Sis!!!可露凯姐姐！！

MechtyUwah—!呜哇——！

(Right after the last bullet ends the final ELID, Belka jumps off the boulder and rapidly sprints to where Klukai is.)（一枪击杀掉最后一只生骸，比悠卡从巨石上跳下来，快速冲到可露凯面前。）

KlukaiStop.停。

BelkaUuuu... But this was my plan... No, my preparation. I have long prepared for a hug of tears and laughter after the long-awaited reunion between sisters...呜……这可是我预谋……不、是筹备，筹备了好久的姐妹之间久别重逢，热泪与欢笑交织的拥抱……

KlukaiIs that why you did not operate according to how you were trained, and instead rushed into a mass of ELIDs?所以刚才你不按照训练时的计划行动，反而自己往生骸堆里冲就是因为这个吗？

BelkaNo, I was just spooked by the ELIDs~没有啦，我是被生骸吓坏了嘛~

BelkaGood thing we have sis Klukai~ Sis Klukai is so cool!还好有可露凯姐姐~可露凯姐姐超帅的！

Klukai...Go on patrol with Mechty to see if there are any ELIDs we missed out.…………你和米什缇去附近巡视一下，看是否还有遗漏的生骸。

BelkaEhhhh—?哎——？

KlukaiGo now if you don't want me to send you back to the outpost.不想现在回据点待机的话，就快去。

Belka...Uuuuu.……唔。

(Evading Belka's reluctant puppy gaze, Klukai turns toward Andoris who has just walked over.)（避开比悠卡不情不愿的眼神，可露凯转向刚走过来的安朵丝。）

KlukaiWhy are you so careless? You've disturbed too many ELIDs.怎么这么不小心？惊动到太多生骸了。

KlukaiBefore we set off, I reminded the two of you to minimize any contact with ELIDs. We are here to investigate Paradeus, not perform environmental work.出发前我应该提醒过你们，尽量规避与生骸的冲突，我们是来调查帕拉蒂斯的，不是来做环境治理。

AndorisThere weren't so many at first, but...原本也没有这么多，但是……

(Andoris shows her data records that she has on hand.)（安朵丝调出储存在本地的数据记录。）

AndorisEven though we tried our best to adjust our route, these ELIDs seem to actually be heading in the direction we want to go. So, it became impossible to evade them.虽然我们在尽力调整路线，但是这些生骸似乎与我们的行进方向大致相同，最终还是避无可避。

KlukaiWhat? Send me the data.什么？数据给我。

AndorisGot it.好的。

(After skimming the data, Klukai feels that there's something off, but she doesn't manage to think of any implications.)（简单查阅过数据后，可露凯虽然感到可疑却也没有理出更多的头绪。）

KlukaiForget about that for now. Do you have any results from the investigation I asked you to perform?先不管这些，让你调查的事情有结果了吗？

AndorisYes. According to gathered intel, the insignia you had photographed belongs to the "Mangi Security Service", a private company and a PMC registered within the White Zones.嗯，根据搜集到的情报来看，队长你拍摄下来的标志属于在白区正式注册的一家名为“曼尼安保”的P.M.C.，私人性质。

KlukaiA PMC?P.M.C.？

AndorisCorrect. Their website states that their business scope includes but isn't limited to material transport, escort services, et cetera, et cetera.是的。他们主页上写着，业务范围包括但不限于物资运输、人员护送等方面。

AndorisThey number around two thousand, and their activities span from Green Zones to Yellow Zones.人员规模在2000人左右，活动范围从绿区到黄区都有部分涵盖。

AndorisThe data starting with Z in their names are a record of some recent commissions they've taken on, but this is not comprehensive due to permission issues.编号以Z开头的数据是他们最近接到的一些订单记录，但出于权限问题，应该并不全面。

Klukai...Cecht FABN?……“赛诺菲与法本集团”？

KlukaiIs that their main client? Transactions between them take up more than 85% of their commissions.这是他们的主要合作方吗？他们的合作订单数量要占据总量的85%以上了吧。

AndorisIndeed, I noticed that too, which is why I collected some info about that group.嗯，我也注意到了这一点，所以又搜集了一些关于这个集团的内容。

KlukaiContinue.继续说。

AndorisGot it.好的。

(Witnessing the affirmation of her initial speculation, Andoris organizes her thoughts and continues.)（见自己的初步推测得到肯定，安朵丝整理了一下思路，继续说了下去。）

Andoris"Cecht FABN" is a German-French pharmaceutical conglomerate. Part of their business involves working with some URNC departments and agencies.“赛诺菲与法本集团”是一家德法联合的巨型医疗化学集团，其部分业务与罗联某些部门存在合作关系。

AndorisThe conglomerate's transport missions are usually entrusted to the Mangi Security Service.该集团平时的运输任务基本都会委托曼尼安保进行。

KlukaiThere are a ton of PMCs out there in the world, and there are many way bigger than Mangi Security.现在注册运营的P.M.C.应该不少，有些公司的规模也明显大于曼尼安保。

KlukaiWhat's Cecht FABN's reason for choosing them?让赛诺菲与法本集团选择他们的理由是什么？

AndorisI believe that the reason... would be this.最主要的原因……我想应该是这个。

(As she spoke, Andoris sends another set of data to Klukai.)（说着，安朵丝将另一份数据传输给可露凯。）

Klukai...This conglomerate is the main shareholder for the Mangi Security Service?……这个集团是曼尼安保的主要持股人？

AndorisAlthough I have not found the exact contract papers, but according to some past records from Cecht FABN, there was once a security department with the same name as the Mangi Security Service, headed by the same legal representative of the current company.虽然没有找到具体的合约，但是根据赛诺菲与法本集团的过往资料来看，曾经存在过一个与曼尼安保同名的安全部门，该部门的管理者与曼尼安保现在的法人代表是同一个人。

KlukaiA security department splitting off to become its own company... No wonder they work so closely.原本的安全部门分裂成子公司了吗……难怪业务联系如此紧密。

AndorisMm. This organizational split happened likely due to tax considerations.嗯，应该是出于税务角度进行的结构调整。

AndorisA pretty common move in the Green and White Zones.这种操作在绿区和白区还是挺常见的呢。

KlukaiRight. You said they were working with a URNC research department?嗯。你刚才说他们和罗联的科研部门有合作？

AndorisCorrect. Mainly on the supply and development of some medicine.是呢，主要是一些药物的供给和研发。

KlukaiCould they really just be transporting medicine...难道真的只是送药的吗……

KlukaiAndoris, contact Leva and see if you can find the relevant transfer orders.安朵丝，你联系一下莱娅，确认能否查到相关调令。

AndorisHehe, I've already done that.呵呵，已经联系过了哦。

AndorisAccording to what information Leva has for now, the Environmental Survey Corps commissioned by the Central URNC government really did send in a request for high efficacy medicine a few days back.根据莱娅目前掌握的信息来看，日前罗联中央政府所委派的环境勘测部队确实提出过特效药物方面的物资申请。

AndorisBut this kind of work does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Non-Military Forces Administration, so it is hard to know the exact reasons why they have not asked regular forces to transport it in favor of PMCs.但这一部分的工作并不在非军事力量管理局的管辖范围里，所以很难得知放弃正规编制部队转用私人武装的具体原因。

KlukaiYeah...嗯……

AndorisThat's all the intel we have for now.以上就是目前能够搜集到的所有情报了。

AndorisSince I can only make relatively superficial judgements to assist in pre-screening the information, I will later send all that we have to Level II for your further verification, Leader Klukai.因为我只能做出比较浅显的判断来帮助预筛选，一会我会将全部资料按类别共享到二级平层，可露凯队长可以再核实一下哦。

Klukai...……………………

AndorisWhat's going on?怎么了？

KlukaiThe volume, accuracy and precision of your short-term intel gathering has improved significantly compared to before.你在短时间内搜集到的情报量级以及精准度都比之前提升了不少。

KlukaiYour process has become more rigorous... and you have also been slowly developing your own ability to make judgements...在流程上变得更加严谨……对于信息也逐渐培养出了自主判断的能力……

(Klukai turns her head after noticing Andoris' smile.)（面对着安朵丝的笑脸，可露凯扭过头。）

Klukai...You pass.……勉强及格了。

AndorisHehe, I'll make sure to catch up faster.呵呵，我会让自己走得再快一点的。

AndorisWhen I catch up to everyone, will Leader Klukai become happier?等追上大家的时候，可露凯队长会开心吗？

Klukai...Don't get too carried away.……别太得意了。

AndorisOkay~明白~

(A thought hits Klukai just as they end the topic of conversation.)（话题告一段落，可露凯思考了一下。）

KlukaiBelka!比悠卡！

BelkaHere! What can I do for you, Big Sis?到！可露凯姐姐有什么吩咐！

(Hearing Klukai's voice, the patrolling Belka rushes back.)（听到声音，在一边巡视的比悠卡赶紧冲了过来。）

KlukaiWake up the one sleeping on the rocks. It's time to move.把在那边石头上睡觉的家伙叫醒，我们该动身了。

BelkaAlright, off I go!好的，我这就去！

(Klukai looks towards Andoris as Belka runs off.)（比悠卡跑开后，可露凯看向安朵丝。）

KlukaiYou and Belka will be in the same jeep just like before. I'll be with Mechty.一会还是你和比悠卡一车，我带米什缇。

KlukaiOther than that, make sure to connect to this military line that we borrowed from the Survey Corps. The civilian signal here is too unstable.除此之外，你们也一起接入和那些勘测部队借用的军用专线，民用信号在这里过于不稳定了。

AndorisAcknowledged.收到。

AndorisBy the way, Leader Klukai.对了，可露凯队长。

KlukaiWhat?怎么？

AndorisThe winds and Collapse radiation levels are changing... I'm afraid a Collapse storm is about to start up again.风速和坍塌辐射浓度正在变化……坍塌风暴恐怕很快又要开始了。

KlukaiYes, of course.知道了。

KlukaiMake sure to get back to the settlement as soon as possible. Don't waste time on the road.尽快返回居住点，不要在路上浪费时间。

Fusion 聚变

(As H.I.D.E. 404 reaches less than a kilometer away from the settlement, Andoris' voice comes up from Level II.)（在404小队驱车抵达距离居住点不到一公里的地方时，二级平层中忽然传来了安朵丝的声音。）

AndorisLeader Klukai, we just received an SOS signal and comms request from an unknown party.可露凯队长，我们收到了来源不明的求救信段以及通讯申请。

AndorisIt seems that we are under the same network according to the IP address. Should we answer?根据IP来看应该是同属于一个信号网络体系下的，需要应答吗？

KlukaiYes. Transfer the comms request over to me.嗯，把通讯权限移交到我这里。

(Upon accepting the comms request, a familiar booming male voice rings out from within a sea of noise.)（接入通讯后，一片嘈杂中熟悉的中气十足的男声传了出来。）

DmitryThis is the 3762nd Platoon of the 7th Environmental Survey Corps of the Neo-Soviet Union District Environmental Purification Project under the URNC Contamination Zone Management and Recovery Administration! I am First Sergeant Dmitry, please respond if you hear me! Please respond if you hear me!这里是罗克萨特主义合众国联盟污染区治理与恢复推进署新苏联大区环境净化工程所属第七环境勘测部队三七六二排，我是德米特里大士，听到请回答！听到请回答！

Klukai...What's going on?……什么事？

(He is momentarily shocked upon hearing Klukai's voice.)（听到可露凯的声音，对方明显也愣了一下。）

DmitryWhy you again...怎么又是你……

DmitryBah, I can't care too much about that now!啧，现在顾不了这么多！

DmitryAre you few still around?! We need backup now!你们还在这附近吗？！赶紧过来支援！

KlukaiOur partnership is over.我们的合作已经结束了。

DmitryDamn the partnership or whatever! There's no time to talk crap with you now!去你的合作不合作，现在没空跟你废话！

DmitryThere's a Boojum and ELIDs attacking the settlement, we can't hold it off much longer even with the PMC's help!伯介姆和一批生骸正在袭击居住点，我们和安保公司的武装快撑不住了！

DmitryIf you really are Dolls who can think rather than just order-following machines, you'll know what to do!如果你们这帮人形真像之前说的，不是一些只会听命令的机器，你知道该怎么做！

KlukaiHow many of them? What's the B.R.I.E.F. registration number and name of the Boojum?对方的规模？伯介姆在B.R.I.E.F.的登记编号和名称是什么？

DmitryAt least 30 Level III ELIDs!达到III级的生骸粗算有30以上！

DmitryUnable to determine the registration number and name of the Boojum, but its danger level is at least level IV and above!伯介姆编号和名称暂时都识别不出来！但威胁度至少在IV级以上！

KlukaiYes, of course.知道了。

(As she cleanly cuts the comms, Klukai issues an order through Level II to all of H.I.D.E. 404—)（干脆地切断通讯，可露凯通过二级平层向404全员下达命令——）

KlukaiAttention all members of 404 Team One, prepare for combat and maintain Level II communication at all times!404第一小队全体成员注意，现在进入备战状态，全程维持二级平层通讯！

KlukaiKeep driving towards your current direction with additional haste, Mechty and I will contact the enemy in one minute!保持当前方向加速行驶，我与米什缇预计0001后与敌方目标接触！

KlukaiAndoris and Belka will provide cover fire from the back.安朵丝、比悠卡后方掩护。

AndorisAcknowledged!收到！

BelkaI'll listen to Big Sis!听姐姐的！

Mechty...Ah? What's happening? Are we fighting? Who are we fighting?……啊？什么？又要打枪了？打谁啊？

KlukaiA Boojum.伯介姆。

MechtyWhat? A Boojum?!什么？伯介姆？！

MechtyAren't those super dangerous?!那不是超级危险嘛！

KlukaiI might activate Plan B at any moment if the need comes, make sure you get ready for it.根据战况，我可能随时会启动PLAN B，你做好准备。

MechtyAh?! You're stringing me along again?!哎？！怎么又要遛我呀？！

AndorisLeader! I can see the battlefield!队长！已经可以看到战场了！

(One does not need Andoris to see that the intense gunfire and screams that signal a fierce upcoming battle.)（无需安朵丝提醒，激烈的枪声和骇人的嚎叫预示着战场的激烈。）

(The armed forces and mechs surround a single large Boojum. Their rifle rounds do not seem to do any real damage against its hardened skin.)（被武装人员和机械们围攻的是一只体型庞大的伯介姆，普通步枪的射击对它坚实的表层皮肤似乎起不到任何实质伤害。）

(The storm throws up yellow sand, making the small buildings of the settlement in the distance seem even more dilapidated and brittle.)（风暴卷起黄沙，将远处居住点破旧低矮的楼体衬托得越发脆弱。）

(The Boojum waves its thick and sturdy limbs around, toppling over a heavy jeep with ease.)（伯介姆随意舞动自己的粗壮外肢，轻易将一辆重型吉普掀翻在地。）

(The men in the jeep who have no time to escape are buried for eternal sleep in this dangerous wilderness before they can even scream.)（吉普车上没能来得及逃离的人员还未发出一声惨叫，便永远沉睡在这危险的旷野之中。）

MechtyHey... That Boojum looks a little too ferocious!喂……这个伯介姆也太猛了点！

MechtyWe can't beat it! Klukai, we should run!打不过打不过，可露凯，我们还是跑吧！

Klukai...……

(Klukai takes a deep breath, getting ready to press the button. However, she is a little hesitant.)（深吸一口气，可露凯拿出了开关，但她的神色有些犹豫。）

AndorisWait a minute, Leader Klukai!等一下，可露凯队长！

Klukai...What's going on?……什么事？

AndorisAccording to battlefield intel... M-Mechty...目前搜集到的战场数据……米、米什缇……

(Andoris's voice once again stutters, the amount and complexity of battlefield information almost overwhelming her to the point of crashing.)（安朵丝的声音再次变得滞涩，复杂的战场信息让她再次濒临宕机。）

(But line after line of battle intel continues to successfully be transmitted to Klukai though Level II.)（但是一条条战场情报却还是顺畅地经由二级平层传输到可露凯这里。）

Klukai...…………………………

(After quickly processing the information from Andoris, Klukai roughly understands what she means.)（快速处理过安朵丝传来的信息，可露凯大概明白了安朵丝想要表达的内容。）

KlukaiThis Boojum has reached the point where regular weapons won't be able to hurt it at all...这家伙的表皮硬度已经不是一般武器可以破坏的了吗……

AndorisEven if we press the button to turn on her switch, Mechty won't be able to damage it even with her increased rate of fire and movement speed.米什缇即使通过开启开关提高火力密度与行动速度，恐怕也无法对其造成实质损伤。

(Andoris returns to normal once the data transmission is over.)（数据传输完毕，安朵丝恢复了正常。）

MechtyUwah, then even more reasons not to go...呜哇，那更不能去了呀……

BelkaDoes that mean we'll never be able to deal with this big guy?难道我们对这个大家伙没办法了吗？！

AndorisSo... Why don't we try the new combat program that Dier developed?所以……要不要考虑使用德尔最新开发的火力程式？

AndorisI prodded him to install it for me before we left. The external equipment is in the boot.临行前我拜托他给我装载上了。配套的外置装备也在后备箱里。

KlukaiAre you sure it will work?有把握吗？

AndorisAccording to the test records, we can surely try.根据以往的伤害记录来看，可以试试。

AndorisBut to use it, I will have to borrow Mechty's power and use about 120 seconds for loading and calibration...但是需要借用米什缇的电量和大约120秒的加载与校准时间……

AndorisAlso, the process won't be able to stop once it starts. We have only one chance.而且，流程一旦启动就不能停下，机会只有一次。

KlukaiMechty, retreat and find Andoris.米什缇，撤往后方，去找安朵丝。

KlukaiBelka, you and Mechty should help Andoris find a good place to shoot from and ensure her safety in the meantime. Use your free time to help the frontline in eliminating ELIDs.比悠卡，你和米什缇一起配合安朵丝寻找合适的射击点并负责在加载期间保护她的安全，有余力的时候辅助正面战场清理生骸。

BelkaI'll be sure to get it done!保证完成任务！

MechtyHow about you?那你呢？

KlukaiI'll fight it on the frontlines.我去交火前线。

BelkaT-That's too dangerous!太、太危险了！

KlukaiThey will need enough firepower to pin down the Boojum.他们的封锁需要足够的火力。

KlukaiIf the frontline breaks this early, it's all over.如果战线提前崩溃，一切就都结束了。

BelkaThen I'll go with Big Sis!那我和姐姐一起去！

KlukaiFollow my orders! Remember your own mission!听指挥！记住你自己的任务！

BelkaBut...可是……

MechtyYou can trust her, Belka. Your big sister Klukai is super powerful, don't you remember?相信她吧，你的可露凯姐姐不是最厉害的吗？

KlukaiWatch over my bike carefully. I'll come after all of you if it gets broken.看好我的车，要是坏了你们一个都别想跑。

(Klukai heads towards the battlefield and finds Dmitry who is currently commanding the battle.)（可露凯快速徒步抵达战场，找到了正在指挥作战的德米特里。）

KlukaiOrder your soldiers and the PMC to prioritize containing the Boojum. Cordon it off in a circular area with a 50 meter wide radius.给你的士兵和安保公司的人下令，让他们优先牵制伯介姆，把它封锁在当前区域正负50米的圆形区域里。

KlukaiAs for the ELIDs, ignore them unless they threaten to break the blockade. I will find time to take them out. Also, send me your regional comms password.至于生骸群，除非威胁到封锁范围，否则就不要管它，我会找时机处理掉。还有，你们的区域通讯频段密钥给我。

DmitryYou want this and you want that. What's your circuit-brain thinking? That thing's skin is too thick, we can't kill it even if we circle it, you get it?要这个要那个，你那电路脑子在想什么？那家伙这么皮实，围起来也打不死行不行？

KlukaiShut up if you know you can't beat it.知道自己打不过就闭嘴。

Klukai404 has the firepower to deal some severe damage. All you have to do is cooperate.404拥有可以重创它的火力，你们要做的只是配合。

(Dmitry stares at Klukai. After confirming that she isn't messing with him at all, he turns and presses the button on his comms device.)（德米特里注视着可露凯，确信对方没有开玩笑的意思后，即刻转头按开了自己的通讯装置。）

DmitryAll fireteams, listen up! Lock down the Boojum in a 50 meter radius, 110 meters from my 3 o'clock! Stop targeting the ELID trash! I repeat, contain the Boojum in a radius of 50 meters! The target location is 110 meters from my 3 o'clock! Get moving!各队听令！给我把伯介姆锁在我所在坐标3点钟方向110米外半径为50米的范围内！别管那些垃圾生骸！重复一遍！牵制伯介姆！目标位置我所在坐标3点钟方向110米外半径为50米的范围！都给我动起来！

(The formation starts moving orderly once the order is received.)（接到命令的队伍随即有序地移动起来。）

(Dmitry puts down his comms device, and squints at Klukai.)（放下通讯装置，德米特里眯起眼睛看着可露凯。）

DmitryHere's the access key. You better succeed.密钥给你，你们最好成功。

KlukaiH.I.D.E. 404 never goes back on their word.404小队从不食言。

Fusion 聚变

DmitryAll units, prioritize sending the wounded to the garrison camp for treatment! The rest of you, clean up the battlefield. Count up the casualties, and see if any of those machines can be restored to working order!各单位，受伤的优先去驻营地医治，其他人清理战场，统计伤亡，顺道看看那些破损的机械有没有能修理的。

DmitryMost importantly... Find me the team leader of the PMC!另外，给我把安保的领队找过来！

(Dmitry viciously kicks a broken machine near his feet after silencing his comms.)（掐断了通讯的德米特里狠狠踹了一脚旁边的机械残骸。）

DmitryDamn PMC. God damn Mangi Security Service. As reliable and secure as a babushka's leaking ass!什么P.M.C.，什么曼尼安保，靠谱个奶奶！

(On the other end, H.I.D.E. 404's three other members rush over under orders from Klukai.)（另外一边，404小队的另外三位成员也在可露凯的命令下赶了过来。）

BelkaWhat a pity—We almost got it.好可惜啊——就差那么一点。

BelkaIf the humans didn't drop the ball, I bet that Boojum would be lying dead now.要不是人类那边掉链子，现在那只伯介姆已经躺下了吧？

AndorisLeader Klukai...可露凯队长……

KlukaiIt's not your fault.不是你的问题。

AndorisMm. But I still feel sorry about this.嗯，只是觉得有点遗憾呢。

AndorisHopefully that Boojum will never attack settlements again.希望这只伯介姆不要再来袭击居住点了。

(Andoris looks worriedly in the direction the Boojum escaped.)（安朵丝略显担忧地看着伯介姆逃离的方向。）

MechtyThat thing Andoris brought along is way too powerful. Could Dier be having some kind of hidden propensity for violence?安朵丝这个火力超猛啊，德尔难道有什么隐藏的暴力倾向吗……

KlukaiMechty, Belka, you two should head back to the settlement first and await orders.米什缇、比悠卡，你们两个先回居住点待命。

KlukaiAndoris, go have a look at why there was an unaccounted explosion just now.安朵丝，你去了解一下刚刚的爆炸原因。

(Looking at a bunch of Survey Corps soldiers gathering around a chunk of the Boojum's torso, Klukai puts her gun away.)（看着几名围聚在伯介姆掉落躯块周围的勘测部队士兵，可露凯将自己的枪收好。）

KlukaiI'll go have a look.我去那边看看发生了什么。

Astonished SoldierNo way... Is this what I think it is... ?这……我没看错吧……？

LarionProbably... I've informed Sergeant Dmitry. He will be here shortly.应该没有……我已经通知德米特里长官了，他一会就来。

(Going past the shocked soldiers, Klukai sees spots of silvery-white light shining from underneath the bloody mess.)（穿过面面相觑的士兵，可露凯看到有银白色的光斑在血肉断面中闪烁。）

(Viewing it at a different angle, Klukai realizes that the shine comes from a piece of metal.)（微微更换角度，她发现光斑的来源是一块金属片。）

(The piece of metal protrudes from a broken stump, it's surface already covered with some crystals due to the effects of Collapse radiation.)（它从残肢的断面露了出来，金属片的表面因为辐射影响，已经附着了少量结晶。）

Klukai...Dogtags?……军牌？

(Klukai attempts to come closer for confirmation, but Dmitry who has rushed over upon hearing the news, picks it up immediately upon seeing it.)（可露凯试图靠近并确认这块金属片，但闻讯赶来的德米特里却立刻将它捡了起来。）

DmitryAll of you, get out of the way!都让开！

(Dmitry swipes off the residue on his protective suit, then looks at the words carved on the piece of metal for two seconds before keeping it.)（将金属片在防护服的衣料上蹭了蹭，德米特里看了两秒上面刻的字后，将其收了起来。）

DmitryWhat are you all doing here surrounding it? Think you have nothing to do? Haul your asses and get your jobs done.围着干什么没活干了是吧，都滚滚滚，该干嘛干嘛去。

(The soldiers disperse, but Klukai remains.)（士兵们一哄而散，可露凯却还留在原地。）

DmitryGot nothing better to do?你也没活干？

KlukaiAre those dogtags from the URNC? I didn't see what's on it clearly. Did it belong to the Great Wall Railway Force?那是罗联的军牌？我没看清上面的文字，也是轨道军编制的？

KlukaiDid this Boojum... Consume your people before?这只伯介姆，吞噬过你们的人？

DmitryNo comment. This is within our mission jurisdiction.无可奉告，这属于我们的任务范围。

DmitryHowever...不过……

(Dmitry stops, and after a bit of struggle, turns towards her and gives a formal military salute.)（德米特里停了下来，经过一番挣扎后，他郑重地敬了个军礼。）

DmitryOn behalf of The 7th Environmental Survey Corps and the settlement's residents, I thank H.I.D.E. 404 for assisting us.我代表第七环境勘测部队以及居住点里的住民，感谢H.I.D.E. 404的协助。

Klukai...No need.……不用。

(After staring at the spot where the dogtags once was, Klukai accepts his thanks calmly.)（盯着残骸里出现军牌的位置看了两眼，可露凯坦然地接受了对方的谢意。）

(She turns and walks towards Andoris, who is waiting a short distance away after finishing intel gathering.（她返身走向等在不远处已经结束了情报调查的安朵丝。）

(Not far away, the Survey Corps have concluded their post-combat tally. The personnel responsible runs to Dmitry.)（不远处，勘测部队也基本结束了战场统计工作，负责人员向德米特里跑来。）

Serious SoldierReporting, sir! Our losses are calculated at 32%.报告长官！经统计，耗损率达32%。

Serious SoldierThe questioning of Mangi Security Service has concluded. They indicate that the offending vehicle was attacked by ELIDs before the recent battle, causing the fuel tank to have a small crack in it. There was no opportunity to fix it, causing it to lose control and explode during the previous battle.针对曼尼安保一侧的问话已经结束，对方表示出事车辆是因为在之前的战斗中遭遇生骸袭击，油箱出现轻微破裂未能及时修补而导致失控并爆炸。

DmitryYes, of course.知道了。

DmitryHelp me call the warrant officer.帮我呼叫准尉。

Serious SoldierAcknowledged!收到！

(After a minute of waiting, the comms request is accepted.)（经过一分钟的等待，通讯成功接入。）

DmitryThis is the 3762nd Platoon of the 7th Environmental Survey Corps of the Neo-Soviet Union District Environmental Purification Project under the URNC Contamination Zone Management and Recovery Administration. I am First Sergeant Dmitry, here to make a routine report.这里是罗克萨特主义合众国联盟污染区治理与恢复推进署新苏联大区环境净化工程所属第七环境勘测部队三七六二排，我是德米特里大士，现进行定期汇报。

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerMm. How's progress?嗯，进展如何？

DmitryAfter three days of travel, we have reached the target settlement and met with the forward troops' medical team.经过3日的行进，我队现已抵达目标居住点与先前部队的医疗队伍汇合。

DmitryDuring our march, we completed a preliminary survey of this region's environment. The specific details will be sent in the form of an email. The samples will be brought back at the end of our mission.在行军过程中，我们针对本区域的环境完成了初步勘测，具体的数据报告将以邮件方式发送，样本将在任务结束后带回。

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerGood work. Continue with the mission.很好。继续执行任务。

DmitrySir, in my judgement, a temporary halt should be put on the survey mission and reinforcements need to be sent! I believe that the survey should only continue when we have received reinforcements!报告长官根据我的判断，勘测任务应暂且中止，并加派增援人员！我判断，勘测任务需等增援部队抵达后继续进行！

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerExplain your reasoning.说明理由。

DmitryWe encountered a Boojum with at least threat level IV at the settlement, and we've been unable to identify the name and registration number of it. One of the stumps broken off it contained a dogtag from personnel registered as MIA.我们在居住点遭遇了威胁度至少为IV级的伯介姆，名称及编号无法识别，并在其掉落的残肢中发现了此前被标记为M.I.A.人员的军牌。

DmitrySince their dogtags are here, they are presumably—军牌出现，推测他们已经——

(Dmitry falls silent, but grits his teeth and pushes on to complete the sentence.)（德米特里沉默了一下，咬牙说完了这句话。）

DmitryPresumably dead.推测他们已经阵亡。

(The comms channel falls into a moment of silence.)（通讯频道陷入了短暂的沉默。）

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerI will report it to the upper brass and call for reinforcements.我会向上级汇报，请求增援。

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerHowever, you have to continue on with the mission.不过，你们的任务要继续进行。

Dmitry—We can't deal with the level IV Boojum with how weak our current forces are! Already more than ten of our brothers-in-arms are never going home again!——IV级的伯介姆以目前我们的战斗力根本无法抵抗！至少十个兄弟已经永远回不了家了！

DmitryThere's no completing the mission with this little people! You can't be telling me to lead them to their deaths!就剩这么点人，我们根本不可能完成后续任务！你总不能让我带着他们去送死吧！

(Noticing he has lost control of his emotions, Dmitry steadies himself.)（意识到自己的失态，德米特里稍微稳定了情绪。）

DmitryMy apologies, sir.抱歉长官。

DmitryWhat I meant was, we need stronger support and reinforcement to ensure mission completion. Otherwise, the only result awaiting is unwarranted losses.我的意思是，需要更强力的增援才能保证任务的顺利执行，否则只会造成不必要的损耗。

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerI understand your feelings, First Sergeant Dmitry.我理解你的心情，德米特里大士。

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerBut we cannot put a halt to the construction of the Intercontinental Railway in this region. Once the rerouting is confirmed, new plans have to be completed urgently. Every piece of environmental information you gather, every batch of land that you survey, and every base station that you establish will have significant and far-reaching impacts.但此区域的洲际列车线路需要持续建设，确认改道后，新规划方案的制定迫在眉睫，你们收集到的每一条环境情报，勘测过的每一块土地，建立的每一个临时基站，都将对其造成深远影响。

Dmitry...……………………

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerContinue with your mission. This will help facilitate progress once the reinforcements reach you. I will dispatch personnel for your reinforcement ASAP.继续你们的任务，这也利于增援抵达后顺利推进工作。我一定会以最快速度调派人手。

DmitryYes, sir!收到，长官！

Survery Corps Warrant OfficerMm. I eagerly await your next report.嗯，期待你的下次汇报。

(After ending the communication, Dmitry notices that the soldiers around him are carrying strange expressions.)（通讯中断后，德米特里发觉身边的士兵表情有些不自然。）

DmitryLet it out if you are feeling afraid. It is a very normal emotion to feel.害怕就说出来，这是最正常的情绪。

DmitryThose who aren't afraid are inhuman. You'd be a machine.不会害怕的不是人，是机器。

Astonished SoldierSir, that.... is a Boojum. One attacked back when we were guarding the Great Wall Railway. If we didn't receive support from the outpost garrison, it would have rushed in and toppled the entire Great Wall Railway train!长官，那个……是伯介姆，以前我们守长城列车的时候，如果没有调配站驻军的支援，能直接冲过来掀翻整个长城列车的伯介姆。

DmitryI know.我知道。

(He lets out a heavy sigh.)（他重重地叹了口气。）

DmitryPass word to the cooks. Break out the goods and cook up something decent tonight.传给炊事兵，今晚开火做顿好的。

DmitryThe families of our fallen brothers will be taken care of in the best possible way. I will apply for them and ensure it.牺牲的兄弟们家里会得到最好的照顾，我去申请。

Astonished SoldierO... Okay.好……好。

DmitryThat's all. Go do what you have to.行了，去做你的事吧。

Astonished SoldierMaybe you could head back with us, sir?长官也一起回去吧？

DmitryLater. I'll check again to see if we missed anything.晚点，我再检查一遍有没有遗漏。

(The storm continues, but dusk is approaching.)（风暴还在继续，天色却已黄昏。）

(As the setting sun paints a deep red over this broken, desolated land, Dmitry squeezes the found dogtags.)（夕阳将赤裸的红色涂抹在这片疮痍土地之上，德米特里捏了捏捡到的军牌。）

(Despite being isolated by the thick protective suit, he can almost feel the hardness and lifeless cold that belongs only to metal.)（尽管隔着厚重的防护服，却仿佛能够感受到金属独有的坚硬与生冷。）

(For a long time, he simply looks towards the wilderness in front of him without speaking a single word. The wilds respond only with the sound of boundless wind.)（他久久没有说话，只是看着眼前的旷野，回应他的也只有无边的风声。）

(Dmitry hesitates for a moment. And without regard for anything at all, he yanks off his protective mask and spits hard on the ground.)（德米特里犹豫了片刻，没有再顾及任何，将防护面具一把薅了下来，向地上用力啐了一口。）

DmitryIt's so fucking suffocating.真他妈憋屈。

Approaching Light 趋近光

(H.I.D.E. 404 is temporarily camping out in the abandoned dwellings of the settlement. Klukai contacts Leva to report on their progress.)（404一行人也暂时在居住点的废弃民居中扎营，可露凯联络莱娅，汇报进展。）

Leva...…………

(As Klukai stares at the relaxed but attentive eyes of Leva through her comms, her neural cloud wanders out of the present and into the memories of the years past—)（看着通讯对面垂眸聆听的莱娅，可露凯产生了些许恍若隔世的感觉，数年前的回忆浮现于心智之中——）

("You want to hide your hair just to be a guard? Where are you going, a Military Academy?")（“当个护卫连长发都得藏起来？你去的哪里？军校吗?”）

("Oh, how could that be? It's just a measure to blend in and be low-key, okay~ Have a look, 416. Don't I look kind of cool?)（“怎么会，只是这样更能融入那边的环境，更低调一点嘛~416看看，是不是还挺帅气的？”）

(Klukai remembers even now, the day UMP45 set off on a long-term mission at the Non-Military Forces Administration. Pulling her suit straight and somewhat comically swishing her shaggy head of hair that she was not used to, it seemed as if it would just fly off her head the next second. UMP9 and G11 stand alongside, their countenances troubled.)（可露凯至今记得，即将前往非军事力量管理局执行长期任务的UMP45，拉扯着西装，略显滑稽地晃动着当时还不完全合适的蓬松头发，感觉下一秒这头发就要甩飞出去。UMP9与G11则在一旁神情复杂。）

(It would be better and more convenient for Dolls to simply switch to another body, yet the members of Squad 404 stayed silent on the matter.)（与其这样不如换个新素体——这是对人形来说最方便的选择，但404小队的成员们默契地无人提及。）

(After UMP45 left for a while, UMP9 was also temporarily hired by Kalina, leaving only two members at the 404 base. Following a period of struggle, the elite Doll known as 416 took over as the leader of Squad 404.)（UMP45离开一段时间后，UMP9也一起被格琳娜雇佣借调，404据点只剩下2人，一段挣扎的时期过去，名为HK416的精英人形接手了404小队的队长。）

(Although she had gotten her long-cherished wish, the circumstances under which it was achieved were far from satisfying.)（虽然这是她长久以来的夙愿，然而达成的契机却并不欣然。）

(In the time that followed, Squad 404 underwent personnel expansion and structural adjustments. The once awkward attire gradually became a perfect fit for the Doll now known as Leva, as if she had always belonged there—)（在后来的时间里，404进行了人员扩充与结构调整，当初还不够服帖的装扮也与更名为莱娅的少女日渐贴合，仿佛她本来就属于那里——）

LevaAbnormal ELID symptoms, attacks from an unknown faction, unregistered Boojums...异常的E.L.I.D.症状、发动袭击的不明势力、未注册的伯介姆……

(At first, Klukai felt disturbed and annoyed every time she saw Leva in her suit. But as time went on, Leva proved to her that UMP45 had never left 404.)（最初，可露凯每次看到莱娅的这身装束都会感到强烈的不适应与烦躁。但时间以及莱娅最终向她证明了，UMP45从来没有离开过404。）

(Of course, her more unsavory personality traits were simply buried further down—)（当然，她那有些恶劣的性格也不过是埋到了更深的地方——）

LevaWhat an exciting mission.你们这次任务真是热闹啊。

KlukaiStop it with your lame jokes.收起你无聊的玩笑。

LevaOh my, I was simply trying to lighten up your expression.哎呀呀，我这不也是看你表情太紧绷了嘛。

LevaAs for neural cloud management and creating a nice atmosphere, you have much to learn from Andoris and the others, dear Leader Klukai.关于心智管理和气氛营造这一点，你还要多和安朵丝她们学学哦，可露凯队长。

KlukaiThis is no management. They are just slacking off.她们那不是管理，是松懈。

(Klukai looks towards the other three members of the team with no pleasure on her face—)（可露凯没好气地看着另外三名队员——）

(Mechty, having received her new travel kit, is fast asleep. Andoris is maintaining her beloved gun, while Belka is holding her communicator, watching it intently.)（得到了新旅行套装的米什缇已经进入休眠，安朵丝在给自己的爱枪做保养，比悠卡则拿着自己的通讯终端，看得很认真。）

KlukaiThere hasn't been any progress on the mission, yet they're all so happy...任务没什么实际进展还一个两个这么开心……

LevaDidn't you guys manage to find quite a number of questionable things?不是发现了挺多疑点的嘛。

KlukaiIt's still too slow.还是太慢了。

KlukaiWhat we have found cannot be connected directly to Paradeus... It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that our mission progress is at zero.这些疑点和帕拉蒂斯不能建立任何直接联系……说任务进度为0也不过分。

LevaDon't be so pessimistic. I did manage to find out a few things for you.不要这么悲观嘛，我这里姑且有帮你调查到一些事情哦。

KlukaiHm?嗯？

LevaRemember how Andoris contacted me to ask about the reinforcements? I went ahead and found a few things on my own~之前安朵丝不是联络我询问了增援的事情吗？所以我就顺道了解了一下~

LevaWe have results now. Everything points to the Intercontinental Railway.现在有结果了，一切都源于洲际列车。

KlukaiIndeed. I've also managed to glean some related information from the soldiers.嗯，我也从他们的士兵那里听到了一些有关信息。

LevaThe original plan was to finish construction on this line three years ago, but construction work only began around one year back.原本是一条三年前就规划完成的线路，大约在一年多前动工。

LevaSince the environment changes constantly in the Yellow Zone and survey technology was not as advanced as it is today, they missed out on information required to complete the planned construction on time.但是黄区嘛，环境随时都在变化。加上当时的勘测技术没有现在发达，遗漏了不少信息，规划没能实行。

KlukaiA slip-up?有纰漏？

LevaCorrect. Serious soil erosion caused the ground to collapse with a "boom" during the construction of a particular section, causing the tirelessly laid tracks to go kaput as well.没错。在建设到事发路段时，因为当地的水土流失严重，结果“轰”的一声，地面塌陷了，连带着好不容易架设好的轨道也全部作废。

LevaSince the URNC places great importance upon the construction of Intercontinental Railways, the person in charge hid this incident from "Heli".因为罗联近年来十分重视洲际列车的建设，所以当时的负责人向“赫利”隐瞒了这起事故。

KlukaiHmph. That is a fruitless endeavour.哼，这种行为毫无意义。

LevaExactly. It was exposed about a month ago.是啊，所以大概在一个多月前，这件事被曝光出来了。

LevaRumor has it that the related departments had half their managers replaced, you know?据说有关部门的管理人员因此被换掉了大半哦。

KlukaiAnd then?然后呢？

LevaThe newly minted manager was put under pressure to work overtime, creating a bunch of different plans overnight and then dispatching different teams to survey different sections of the planned areas.然后，新上任的管理者迫于压力，连夜加班规划做出了好几套方案，并分路段派遣队伍进行勘测。

LevaBecause the Environmental Survey Corps were already busy with their pre-existing survey missions and could not deal with this large amount of newfound work, soldiers serving in purification zones near the planned route were seconded to work as part of the Environmental Survey Corps.可是环境勘测部队的人手原本的勘测任务就排得满满的，没办法短时间处理这么大的新增工作量，因此在规划路线附近净化区任职的军人们便接到了借调令，临时加入了环境勘测部队。

LevaThe soldiers you encountered must be the ones coming from the purification zone.你们遇到的应该就是这些从净化区来的人。

KlukaiMm. So where is the connection with Paradeus in all this?嗯，所以这件事与帕拉蒂斯的直接联系在哪里？

LevaOh my, why are Klukai's thought processes still so rigid~哎呀，可露凯的思维怎么还这么僵化呢~

KlukaiSay it straight and stop being so eccentric and ambiguous about it.有话好好说，别在这里阴阳怪气。

LevaYou know it already, Klukai. There's something going on with the abnormal radiation levels, the Survey Corps losing contact with some soldiers, and having an absurdly high number of the infected.可露凯也是知道的呀，这里的勘测部队出现异常病患和失联的事情，以及这片区域异常的辐射浓度。

KlukaiOf course I know. But none of this points directly to the actions of Paradeus.我当然知道，但这并不能直接指向帕拉蒂斯。

KlukaiThe unknown Boojum might be behind the Survey Corps losing contact with some of their soldiers.尤其是那只不明伯介姆，很可能就是导致人员失联的元凶。

LevaWhat if I told you that intel seems to show Paradeus conducting strange radiation-related experiments in the Red and Yellow Zones?但如果我告诉你，有情报显示帕拉蒂斯似乎在红区和黄区利用辐射进行着一些奇怪的试验呢？

LevaWould you still think everything is a coincidence now?可露凯还会觉得这仅仅是巧合吗？

KlukaiWhat I think is not important... Aren't you still at the guessing stage after all this speculation?我怎么想不重要……你说了半天不也还是停留在猜测阶段吗？

LevaIsn't that normal? The person responsible for investigating all these clues is Klukai after all...这是很正常的呀，毕竟负责实地调查搜集线索的人是可露凯呀……

LevaPlease hurry up.麻烦你加快速度哦。

KlukaiYou... haven't forgotten, have you? The reason we've been delayed for so long is because the information you provided in the commission was inconsistent with the situation on the ground and the unreliable signals of H.I.D.E. 404, right?你……该不会忘了，我们之所以耽搁了这么多时间，都是因为你提供的委托信息与实地存在偏差以及404小队那不靠谱的信号吧？

LevaOh my, you didn't lose your temper this time.哎呀，竟然没有乱发脾气呢。

KlukaiI can't be bothered to waste my time with you.懒得和你浪费时间。

(Klukai brings the topic back on track after thinking for a bit.)（可露凯想了想，将话题引回正轨。）

KlukaiDue to the accidents that occurred during our mission, 404 has used up more energy and ammunition than expected. The environmental conditions and threats of unknown forces make it difficult to predict the risk level of future threats.因为这一路发生的意外，404目前携带的火力和能源消耗度已经超出预期。环境以及不明势力的威胁都会让未来遇到的风险难以预估。

KlukaiDo we really have to continue this mission?这种任务真的还要继续下去吗？

LevaI'm afraid so. Paradeus is known to be quite elusive, so every piece of intel on them should be investigated and verified ASAP.恐怕是呢，帕拉蒂斯本就神出鬼没，所以每一条情报都要第一时间进行调查与核实才行。

KlukaiThis does not mean we should proceed haphazardly.但这不代表我们就要一味冒进。

LevaYes, yes, that's why I've also considered reinforcements. I even specially dispatched two additional teams for support.嗯嗯，所以增援方面我也是考虑过的，为此还特意调派了两组增援呢。

LevaThey are Klukai's old acquaintances, by the way.顺带一说，都是可露凯熟悉的人哦。

KlukaiAcquaintances?熟悉的人？

(Klukai lags for a second, then her face darkens.)（稍微愣了一下，可露凯的表情瞬间阴云密布。）

KlukaiYou can't be talking about the Survey Corps.你该不会是指那个勘测部队吧？

LevaBingo~

KlukaiLeva!莱娅！

KalinaAlright. It's best if I explained this.好了，还是由我来解释吧。

(On the other end of the comms, Kalina pats Leva and turns the camera towards her.)（通讯那头，格琳娜拍了拍莱娅，将镜头转向了自己。）

KalinaIt's been a long time, Klukai.好久不见，可露凯。

KlukaiMm.嗯。

KalinaI'm sorry that our inaccurate intel has caused trouble for you and your team.很抱歉，之前提供了并不准确的环境情报，给你们带来了困扰。

Klukai...There was no major losses, no need to be so formal.……没有出现重大损失，不用这么正式。

(Faced with Kalina's sincere apology, Klukai instead begins to feel uncomfortable.)（面对格琳娜真诚的歉意，可露凯反而不自在起来。）

KlukaiHowever, I still don't feel that cooperating with the Survey Corps is a wise decision.不过和勘测部队合作这件事，我认为并不是明智的决定。

KalinaBut at least they can be trusted.但至少他们是可信的。

KalinaAccording to what intel I have on hand, this much is undoubtedly true.根据我手中掌握的情报来看，这一点毋庸置疑。

KlukaiAre you sure?你确定吗？

KlukaiAfter we met up with them, we were never attacked again by the mechs of unknown origin.我们在与勘测部队汇合后，那些不明势力的机械就再也没有出现过。

KalinaMm. This is where I found my first guesses as to where those mechs came from.嗯，对于那些机械所属的势力我已经有了初步猜想。

KalinaIt was reported that there are other armed powers assisting Paradeus. So, the disappearance of some URNC Survey Corps may not be as simple as how it looks at present.据悉，最近有人发现了协助帕拉蒂斯行动的其他火力，罗联派出的那些勘测部队，失踪原因也许并不是像现在看起来那么简单。

KlukaiSo Paradeus has found a new collaborator...帕拉蒂斯找到了新的合作者吗……

KalinaVery likely.应该是的。

KalinaSo please, investigate this link. It would be best to find some concrete evidence.所以我拜托你们，将这层关系调查清楚，最好能够找到切实的证据。

Klukai...……………………

KalinaSince the URNC Environmental Survey Corps were ahead of us in investigating this area of land, they have paid a huge price. In the days to come, the URNC will need to send more personnel here if this is where the Intercontinental Railway passes through. They might obtain or already possess information that we don't know yet.毕竟罗联的环境勘测部队比我们更早一步关注到这片区域，他们也付出了不小的代价。日后，如果这里是洲际列车的轨道穿行区，罗联政府也需要增派更多的人手来这里，因此他们也许会掌握到更多我们所不知道的信息。

KalinaNo matter how you look at it from a safety or intel perspective, the best way forward is to work with the Survey Corps for the moment.无论是出于安全角度还是情报角度考虑，与勘测部队合作都是当前的最优选择。

KlukaiWill the Survey Corps agree to work together though?即便你这么说，勘测部队会答应合作吗？

KlukaiThey obviously distrust 404.他们显然对404并不十分信任。

KalinaHmm... Since they have conveniently sent out a request for reinforcements, I did a little something for 404 to become their forward aid before the main reinforcements arrive.嗯……因为恰好对方也提出了增援申请，所以我就稍微动用了一些手段，让404成为他们在正规支援部队赶到前的援助方。

KalinaThe relevant documents should have already been sent to both of your inboxes.现在相关的通知文件应该已经发送到你们两边的邮箱里了。

KlukaiYou sure work fast.你动作倒是挺快的。

KalinaI want to do my best to provide convenience for you guys.我也想要尽量为可露凯你们提供便利嘛。

KlukaiKalina, I suggest you avoid interacting with Leva too much.格琳娜，我劝你还是少和莱娅那家伙接触的好。

(Hearing what Klukai has said, Kalina flashes a cheeky smile from her Griffin days, while Leva shrugs.)（听到可露凯的话，格琳娜露出了曾经格里芬时期的俏皮笑容，而莱娅则耸了耸肩。）

KalinaRight. To prevent any unexpected complications, keep the matter of investigating Paradeus a secret barring any special circumstances.对了，关于调查帕拉蒂斯这件事，没有特殊情况的话还要继续保密，以免节外生枝。

KlukaiMm.嗯。

KlukaiBy the way, regarding the other reinforcement team that Leva just mentioned, what is their identity? Has the time and location for their rendezvous with H.I.D.E. 404 been confirmed?另外，关于莱娅刚才说的另外一组增援，对方的身份是什么？与404汇合的时间和地点确定了吗？

LevaAbout that—这个嘛——

(The booming voice of Dmitry is heard from outside the building just as Leva was about to answer.)（就在莱娅想要回答时，德米特里中气十足的声音从建筑外传了进来。）

DmitryHey! That machine or something called Klukai, get over here!喂，那个叫什么可露凯的机器，给老子出来！

LevaLooks like your collaborator has received the news.看样子你们的合作者也接到通知了呢。

LevaI'll keep the identity of the reinforcements a secret, you'll know when you see them~增援方我就先保密了，等你们见面了就知道了~

Klukai...…………………………

(After ending the comms, Klukai gestures for the members of 404 to wait on standby inside while she steps out alone.)（中断通讯后，可露凯示意404成员在民居内待命，自己只身走了出去。）

KlukaiDolls don't need sleep, yet it still doesn't give you the right to make a ruckus around here.就算人形不需要睡眠也不代表你可以在这里大呼小叫。

DmitryDon't talk that drivel with me.别跟老子扯这些没用的。

DmitryWhat the hell is this?! Why did the brass suddenly request that you join the team?!这是怎么回事？！为什么上面突然要求你们加入队伍？！

KlukaiThe Non-Military Forces Administration belongs to URNC in the first place. It's not strange to send personnel here and there in special cases.非军事力量管理局本就隶属罗联，特殊情况下彼此借调人手很正常。

KlukaiAs a "temp worker" yourself, are you seriously unaware of it?同样作为“临时工”的你难道不清楚吗？

Dmitry...…………

DmitryDid you read the contents of the email?邮件内容你看了没？

(Noticing Klukai's puzzled expression, Dmitry starts to taunt her with smugness on his face.)（看到可露凯疑惑的样子，德米特里浮现出些许得意和嘲讽。）

DmitryYou four Dolls are employed under the Survey Corps, and we are the employer.你们4个人形，和勘测部队是雇佣关系，而我们是雇主。

DmitryYou should understand what that means, right?你应该明白这是什么意思吧？

KlukaiWhat?什么？

DmitryYou'll be listening to your orders like good dogs, doing what we tell you to. No troublemaking and no backtalk, got it?之后的行动都得听指挥，让你们干嘛就干嘛，不要惹麻烦更不许顶嘴，懂了吗？

Klukai...……………………

(Klukai closes her interface unhappily after confirming the contents of the email.)（确认过邮件内容后，可露凯不爽地关上了界面。）

("But at least they can be trusted." Her neural cloud echoed with Kalina's quote.)（“但至少他们是可信的”——她在心智中将格琳娜的这句话反复回放。）

(At last, Klukai manages to suppress her resentment.)（最终，可露凯压制住了自己不满的情绪。）

KlukaiWe will adhere to the agreement.我们会遵守合约行动。

KlukaiAs for causing trouble, perhaps it is best to worry about yourself before you worry about 404.至于惹麻烦，比起替404操心，不如好好担心一下你们自己。

DmitryHmph. Remember, we move out at 6 the next morning. Don't be late!哼，记住，明早6点继续出发，别给老子迟到。

(Meanwhile, Blusphere is giving a routine report to Cocoon on the road.)（与此同时，路途中的蓝雪球正在与茧进行定期汇报。）

Blusphere...According to the message we received, we have located our target.……根据回传的消息来看，我方已经寻获目标。

CocoonCongratulations! You found it after pursuing it for so long.恭喜呀，追了这么久，总算找到它了。

BlusphereIts movement speed is 40% faster than expected and there were some errors on estimating the route, causing a delay in recovery efforts.它的行进速度比预想要快40%，在行进路线的估算上也出现了一些失误，导致回收时间一再延迟。

CocoonBe sure to hurry up, okay? Anyway, my reinforcements have been pretty useful, right? Ah, I meant Mangi Security Service!要抓紧了哦。另外，我派过去的支援还是挺好用的吧——啊，是说曼尼安保啦。

CocoonHave they managed to assassinate the target? If they failed, they should feel bad about the transport commission I worked so hard to secure through my connections.他们成功击杀目标了吗？如果失败了，都对不住我辛苦疏通关系拿到的运输委托呢。

BlusphereNo.没有。

BlusphereThe URNC's Environmental Survey Corps and those four Dolls were present and would affect retrieval, so it was let go.当时有罗联的环境勘测部队以及那四名战术人形在场，会影响回收，因此只能暂时将其放走。

BlusphereHowever, I have dispatched personnel to pursue, so they will definitely be able to eliminate the target Boojum and retrieve "it".不过我已经安排人手进行追击，势必将目标伯介姆歼灭并取回“那个”东西。

CocoonOh, well, it seems good things truly take time!哎呀，还真是好事多磨。

CocoonPrioritize retrieval, but be sure to wipe them out if you get the chance, okay?优先回收的同时，不要忘记找机会把他们都清理掉哦。

CocoonMy dear lord team leader of battlefield cleanup~我亲爱的战场清理部队队长阁下~

BlusphereUnderstood.明白。

BlusphereThe destruction of the base stations is proceeding smoothly. Soon, they'll lose all means of communication.基站的破坏工作正在有序进行，很快他们就会失去一切通讯手段了。

BlusphereTheir equipment is rather ordinary. Mangi Security Service's armed forces should be able to wipe them out easily, even without my help.他们的装备非常普通，即使没有我，曼尼安保的武装部队也可以轻易除掉对方。

CocoonI would like to advise caution, okay? Our current string of problems were all due to underestimating our enemies.我劝你还是小心一点哦，现在这一连串的问题，都是之前轻敌造成的。

CocoonHumans... are interesting creatures. The more you force them into a corner, the more tenacious they get.人类……是一种很有趣的生物。越将他们逼进绝境，他们就会越顽强。

CocoonBe very careful, and don't get your throat ripped out by wild dogs backed into a corner, okay?千万小心，不要被这群末路的野犬反扑撕碎喉咙了哦。

BlusphereUnderstood. I will exercise additional caution.知道了，我会更加谨慎。

CocoonI'll hang up on the comms, okay? Oh dear, I have to talk to our other little friend.通讯，我要挂断了哟。哎呀，还要去联络下另外一位小朋友。

CocoonDarture... if only she was as reliable as Blusphere.黑眼……如果有蓝雪球一半省心就好啦。

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