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Dawnforger: Part 2

铸碑者的黎明·下篇

26 chapters · 2626 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Hidden Thunder 隐约雷鸣

???...Say, do you carry rain gear with you during the rainy season, Miss Dandelion?……说起来，雨季的时候，丹德莱小姐会随身携带雨具吗？

???I make it a habit to have three umbrellas with me. Having only one is too risky; two might both fail at a critical moment; three should barely be enough...我的习惯是带上三把雨伞。一把伞过于冒险，两把也有掉链子的可能性，三把应该勉强够用了……

DandelionAre you alright? The probability of natural rainfall here is practically zero year-round, and a Doll's frame is largely waterproof.你还好吗？这里全年自然降水概率约等于零，而且人形素体本来就具备基础防水能力。

DandelionYou... don't actually carry umbrellas with you, do you?你……该不会真的带着雨伞吧？

???Umbrellas? Of course I do.伞吗？当然带着哦。

???...Right, I've been thinking lately—maybe I should just name my rifle "All-Weather".……对了，我最近在考虑，要不要干脆给我的枪起名“晴雨两用”。

(The Doll looks up from the scope. The sudden dimness makes her pupils dilate. Reflected in her eyes is a modified M200 sniper rifle, with a few spent casings scattered around it.)（人形从瞄准镜前抬起脸。骤然昏暗的光线使她的瞳孔本能地放大，眼中倒映的是一把干预M200狙击步枪，枪的周围零星散落着少许弹壳。）

???It feels so nostalgic to chat with a companion during a mission.执行任务时能与同伴通讯聊天，这种感觉真令人怀念。

???Ah, I see the Commander again. He seems to be in good spirits. That's a relief...啊，我又看见指挥官了，他看起来很有精神，真是太好了……

Dandelion...M200, I know the █████ virus has been causing interference to your ████ cognition, but how long have th██ symptoms ██sisted?……M200，我知道█毒对你的███认知产生了████，但是你这█症状█续多久了？

M200It's not a hallucination. I really did see the Commander.不是幻觉，我真的看见指挥官了。

M200I do often mistake other people for someone else these days, but never the Commander... I'd never confuse him with anyone else.就算现在的我很容易把其他人认知成“别人”，只有指挥官……指挥官是不会变的。

M200I even provided covering fire. I should have been of some help...我还进行了援护射击，应该有帮上忙……

Dandelion...Mm-hm, just make sure you don't shoot anybody on our side by mistake.……嗯嗯嗯，别看错了一枪崩了自己人就好。

DandelionI ████ just heard gun██ on your end. How are you doing? Don't shut down before the antivi██ ████.我刚才██听见了你那边的枪█。你怎么样了？别在杀毒██前就宕机啊。

M200I'm preparing to withdraw. Everything is going smoothly so far.我正准备撤离，目前为止还算顺利。

M200The frequency of cognitive errors hasn't increased. As long as I think things through, distinguishing hallucinations from reality isn't that difficult. I'm starting to get used to it.认知错误的发生频率并未增加，思考一下的话，要分辨出幻觉也不难，已经开始习惯了。

M200I'll continue the operation.那么，我要继续行动了。

(M200 stands, picks up her rifle, and quickly leaves the firing position.)（M200站起身，抱起自己的枪，很快离开了射击地点。）

(...)（……）

Zimmerman...Rise up.……站起来。

ZimmermanRise up, young ones. It's not time for despair yet.年轻人们，站起来，现在还没到绝望的时候。

ZimmermanThere are already mature treatment plans in the Green Zone and even the White Zone for ELID cases of your severity. Two or three treatment cycles are enough for a near-complete recovery.像你们这种程度的E.L.I.D.，在绿区甚至白区早就有成熟的治疗方案了，只需要两三个疗程就可以基本治愈。

ZimmermanI know you may not be able to afford such expensive treatment right now. That's alright, Cecht FABN is planning a sponsorship and support program for elite talent in the Yellow Zone...我知道，你们现在可能暂时还无法负担这样高额的治疗费。没有关系，赛诺菲与法本集团正在计划开展面向黄区精英人才的资助与扶持项目……

GeorgeSo... th-there's still hope of curing my illness...对，我、我的病还有希望……

Zimmerman...Regrettably, due to limited project funding, not every applicant can receive full treatment. To ensure fair distribution of resources, we will conduct evaluations and competitions during the program, covering physical fitness, psychological resilience, intelligence, leadership, and technical skills. The winners will not only receive treatment, but also have the chance to sign with the corporation as long-term employees...……受限于项目资金，很遗憾，并非每位报名者都能得到全疗程的医疗服务。为了公平地分配资源，我们会在项目期间开展身体素质、心理素质、智力、领导能力、技术等多个角度的测评与竞赛，优胜者不仅能获得治疗，还有机会签约集团，成为长期雇员……

GeorgeI have to win...我一定要赢……

GeorgeI have to win...我一定要赢……

GeorgeI have to survive.我必须活下去。

GeorgeI have to survive.我必须活下去。

GeorgeI can't end up like those who turned to ash... I've already clawed my way out of the mud... that's right...怎么能和那些变成灰的人一样……我已经从泥里爬出来了，没错……

GeorgeWith my own two hands... With all that money... It's just ELID.... I can get it treated a hundred times, a thousand times if I want.全靠我自己……有了那么多钱……区区E.L.I.D.……想治一百次就治一百次，想治一千次就治一千次。

GeorgeJust like those born in the Green Zone!就像那些一出生就在绿区的人一样！

GeorgeI have money—plenty of it. I am... the ruler here... I was the one who saved Mokosh. There's still so much waiting for me to do... This place can't function without me. They'd fall into chaos... just like that naïve fool Vasily... ruining everything.钱我有的是，我是……这里的统领……是我把莫科什救了回来，还有那么多事等着我去做……这个地方没有我怎么行，他们只会一团乱……像瓦西尔那个天真的家伙一样……搞砸一切。

???Hey! Hello?! Boss!喂——喂？！老板！

???What are you mumbling about? Can you stand?叽里咕噜什么呢？站得起来吗？

(Amid repeated calls, George finally opens his eyes. The first thing he sees is the familiar grey-white sky of the Yellow Zone, then a somewhat familiar Doll.)（一声声呼唤中，乔治终于睁开了双眼。入眼所见是黄区最常见的灰白色天空，然后是有些熟悉的人形。）

GaiaBoss, wake up, the sun's already high.老板醒醒，太阳晒屁股啦——

GaiaOh, you're finally awake?! Boss, are you okay? If you're fine, try standing up.哦哦哦，睁眼啦？！老板，你没事吧？没事你站起来走两步。

George...Theia? What happened to the Omni Shell?……希娅？阿姆尼之壳怎么样了？

GeorgeAnd what's with your attitude? Did you hit your head?还有，你这态度是怎么回事？伤到脑子了吗？

TheiaThe enemy has withdrawn after seizing control of the Omni Shell. Our side has suffered heavy losses and cannot pursue.敌方已在夺取阿姆尼之壳的控制权限后撤退，我方人员损失较大，无法追击。

(A "second" Theia appears in George's vision. Only now does he realize the two Dolls in front of him look identical.)（“第二个”希娅出现在乔治的视野中。直到此时，乔治才注意到面前的两名人形长得一模一样。）

TheiaSir, during the chaos earlier, you were thrown here for unknown reasons. I'm sorry, I couldn't keep track of your position during the intense fighting.先生，刚才的混战中，您不知为何被抛飞到了这里。很抱歉，在激烈的战斗中，我无暇关注您的具体位置。

George...You're definitely Theia. Then this one is...?……你肯定是希娅，那这个是……？

GaiaHey, Boss! I'm Theia's elder sister. You can call me Gaia.老板好啊！我是希娅的姐姐，你可以叫我盖娅。

GaiaI was just passing by on a mission, and I couldn't resist coming to see my cute little sister, and help her out with some work, while I was at it.我执行任务路过，忍不住过来看看我可爱的妹妹，顺便随手帮她处理一下工作啦。

TheiaGaia was the one who found you first. Fortunately, she acted in time and shattered the falling debris for you.是盖娅先发现您的，幸好她及时出手，为您击碎了大块的落石。

TheiaSir, can you stand? Do you need me to call a medical team?先生，您能站得起来吗？是否需要呼叫医疗队？

GeorgeHelp me up first! Ow... we can talk about the unimportant stuff later.你先扶我起来！嘶……不重要的事情回去之后再说。

TheiaUnderstood, sir.好的，先生。

(Gaia casually helps haul George up from the rubble. The two support him from either side.)（盖娅自觉地帮忙将乔治从建筑废渣中拎起来，两人一左一右支撑住乔治。）

(At the same time, a lively alarm tone rings out: "My dear baby sis, it's lunchtime! Lunchtime!")（与此同时，一串活泼雀跃的闹钟声响起：“我可爱的妹妹，午休了！午休了噢！”）

(Theia and Gaia both stop in their tracks. Theia gestures for Gaia to put George down while turning off the alarm.)（希娅与盖娅的脚步同时顿住，希娅一边示意盖娅放下乔治，一边关闭闹铃。）

TheiaSir, I'm afraid you'll have to wait here for the medical team by yourself.先生，您恐怕得独自在此等待医疗队了。

GeorgeOvertime! I'm ordering you to work overtime—I'll pay triple wages.加班！我要求你现在加班，我会支付三倍工资的。

Theia...Just this once.……下不为例。

TheiaGaia, wait for me a moment.盖娅，稍等我一下吧。

(George and the two Dolls wait for the medical helicopter among the ruins.)（废墟中，乔治与两名人形等待着医疗直升机。）

VasilyCommander, over here.指挥官，来这里。

VasilyI set up a water monitoring station here before, but I never activated it. Not many people know about it, which makes it a perfect temporary meeting room.我在这布置过一个水质监测站点，后来没启用。知道这个站点的人不多，很适合当临时会议室。

(Vasily opens a security door. The lock is old and stubborn, and it takes some effort to open. Inside, the small safe room is coated in a layer of thick dust, with instruments lining the walls.)（瓦西尔打开了一扇安全门。门锁年久失修，瓦西尔费了一番力气。小小的安全屋地面上积着厚厚的尘土，四壁靠墙放置着一些仪器设备。）

(Although Vasily successfully disabled the giant automaton known as the Omni Shell and defeated the Oathsworn with our assistance, we ultimately failed to capture George.)（虽然瓦西尔成功瘫痪了名为“阿姆尼之壳”的巨大机器人，我们也成功击败了誓卫军，却没能控制住乔治。）

(I considered pursuit, but that would mean further direct conflict with the Oathsworn. They would fight to the death to protect their leader from some dubious tomato peddler's lackeys, which would lead to severe losses.)（我考虑过追击，但这意味着要继续与莫科什誓卫军正面交火。以当时的冲突状况，为了从来历不明的番茄商人手下保护自己的领袖，誓卫军们会拼命履行职责，恐怕会发生重大伤亡。）

(Considering Vasily's feelings, we decide not to push further. For him, the Oathsworn are still part of the city's lifeblood.)（顾虑到瓦西尔的心情，我们决定见好就收——毕竟对他来说，誓卫军的生命也是这座城市的血肉，无法轻易割舍。）

(Vasily leads us back into the sewers to regroup and spread word about our upcoming strategy.)（为了整备与交代接下来的战术，瓦西尔带路，我们退回了下水道。）

MaylingCommander! Commander! (Sob) Commander!指挥官！指挥官！呜呜……指挥官！

SuomiAh, Mayling... and Dr. White.啊，是美玲，还有白怀德先生。

Dr. WhiteCommander, we meet again.指挥官，又见面了。

CommanderDr. White, I thought you were at the control hub. Why are you here?白先生，我以为你们在控制中枢，怎么又过来了？

Dr. WhiteThe control hub has city surveillance. When Mayling saw that large automaton, she couldn't sit still and insisted on coming to find you. An old man like me could only accompany her.控制中枢有城市监控设备，美玲在看到那个大型机械后实在放心不下你们，坚持要跟你们会合，我这把老骨头也只能陪她一起来找人。

Dr. WhiteFortunately, I didn't study those maps for nothing—you really did choose this monitoring station.好在老人家我地形图不白看，你们果然选择了这个监测站。

MaylingWe re-encrypted the control hub before leaving. The surveillance won't fall into the wrong hands again, so you can rest assured, Commander.我们离开前有重新完成控制中枢的加密，监控不会再流入坏人手里，指挥官放心。

MaylingC-Commander... are you alright?指、指挥官……你没事吧？

MaylingI'm so sorry... I... I was so busy sulking earlier, I didn't even say the most important thing... I feel s-so awful... (Sobs)一想到刚才我、我还在闹脾气，最重要的话也没有说完……我就很、很难过……呜呜呜……

CommanderI'm fine, Mayling. Don't cry.我没事，美玲，别哭。

Mayling...I know I shouldn't cry like this as an adult... (Sob) but I can't help it...……我知道作为大人不应该这样哭……呜、咕呃……但是我控制不住……

(I gently pat Mayling's back to calm her down. My gaze naturally shifts past her and meets Groza's eyes.)（我轻拍着美玲的后背，帮助她平静下来。视线自然地越过美玲，正好与闪电相对。）

CommanderSorry to worry you.抱歉，让你担心了。

(Groza lowers her gaze slightly. For some reason, I feel a quiet sense of relief.)（原本注视着我的闪电微垂下眼，不知为何，我莫名地松了口气。）

MaylingMm...嗯……

(Mayling wipes her tears and carefully hooks her damp fingers around my little finger.)（美玲擦了擦眼泪，湿漉漉的手小心翼翼地抓住我的尾指。）

(After some rest, more support squads gradually arrive at the agreed rendezvous point from the Elmo.)（稍作休息后，其他从艾莫号潜入城市的支援小队陆续依照坐标前来集结。）

VasilyTeacher... and Miss Mayling... Let's all come inside.老师，还有……美玲小姐，大家一起进来吧。

CommanderAll squads, status report.各小队汇报状态。

MakiattoThis is Makiatto and Sharkry of the Zucchero Squad. Springfield went to confirm your whereabouts through our private channels after hearing you were missing.方糖小队，玛绮朵和夏克里报到——春田在知道您失踪的消息后，去联络我们的专用渠道确认您的下落了。

KlukaiKlukai, Mechty, Belka, and Andoris of 404 are all present.404小队，可露凯、米什缇、比悠卡、安朵丝全员向您报到。

ZhaohuiZhaohui, Daiyan, Jiangyu, and Faye of Monsoon are also present.季风小队，朝晖、黛烟、绛雨、绯全员向您报到。

(Along with the Dolls from the Doll Community, plus Groza and Krolik, the room naturally feels rather crowded.)（再加上人形社区的人形、闪电与克罗丽科，难怪这个房间会变得拥挤。）

CommanderMonsoon Squad, I need you to conduct recon in Mokosh's central area and report enemy movements at all times.季风小队，我需要你们深入莫科什中央区域进行侦察监视，随时汇报对方动向。

CommanderAll other squads will patrol and stand guard around this monitoring station in shifts. Units not on rotation will guard the entrance.其他小队以这个监测站为中心轮班巡逻警戒，没有轮到的小队去门口站岗。

CommanderBalthilde, assist Mayling with emergency repairs.巴希达帮美玲一起，负责紧急维修。

CommanderAs for Groza and Krolik...至于闪电和克罗丽科……

(I sigh softly at the sight of her injuries.)（望着她身上的累累伤痕，我轻轻叹了口气。）

CommanderGroza, this time, I must ask you to stay with Mayling. Protect her and Dr. White together with Krolik.这一次，闪电就先陪着美玲吧。你和克罗丽科一起，保护美玲和白先生。

GrozaCommander, I can still—指挥官，我还可以……

CommanderYou need rest and maintenance. Mayling is here—she can repair both your frame and neural cloud.你需要休整和维护。正好美玲在这里，可以为你维护素体和心智。

CommanderMy squad leader can only perform at her best when she's back in tip-top form, right?早日调整到最佳状态，我的队长才能发挥出最完美的水平，不是吗？

(Groza's expression softens. Mayling steps closer and links arms with her.)（闪电的眼神开始软化，美玲也靠过来，挽住了闪电的手。）

MaylingExactly! Leader, you need to let me service you properly—no more pushing yourself!对呀！队长要尽快让我检修哦，不可以继续逞强了。

MaylingLook at this shoulder damage! Even I'll have a hard time fixing it if you keep bumbling around recklessly!你看，肩膀这里的损伤很严重呢，再乱动下去，就算是我也会很头疼的！

CommanderI'll keep my promise to you. In return, you need to trust me, okay?我答应过你的事，一定会做到。所以，对应的，你也要相信我，好吗？

CommanderWhat happened earlier won't happen again. I'll stay in contact at all times.刚才那样的事不会再发生了，我会一直保持联络的。

Groza...I understand.……我明白了。

GrozaThen I'll go with Mayling now. Please take care, Commander.那么，我这就和美玲一起去。指挥官，请保重。

(Half the room clears out after the assignment of tasks. At last, Vasily and I can address the main issue.)（简单布置过任务之后，房间里少了一半人。我和瓦西尔也终于得以进入正题。）

VasilyAll of these... are your Dolls?这么多……全都是你的人形吗？

CommanderYou could say that. For now, they follow my command.可以这么说，目前她们会接受我的指挥。

VasilyI've never seen anyone gather so many legendary elite Dolls around them...我从来没见过一个人身边能聚集这么多传说中的精锐人形……

VasilyI see... so that's why Teacher said you are my "firepower".原来如此，所以，老师才说你是我的“火力”。

LoreleyHeh, if you knew the Commander's past, you'd be even more surprised.呵呵，如果你了解指挥官的过去，才会真正感到惊讶吧！

CommanderThis isn't the time for stories. Vasily, what's your plan?现在不是讲故事的时候。瓦西尔，接下来你有什么打算？

VasilyI want to gather everyone—my comrades, specifically. We need more strength to oppose George.我想要尽快召集大家……具体地说，是我的同伴。我们需要更多反抗乔治的力量。

VasilyThere's already been direct conflict. He'll retaliate soon.刚才已经发生了正面冲突，我想乔治很快就会进行反击。

VasilyI know him. He's always been like this... Once he decides to win, his determination is terrifying. That bastard won't go down easily.我了解那个人，从以前开始就是这样……只要他下决心要赢，那种决心和固执连我都会吃惊。那个混蛋，不会轻易被击败的。

VasilyAs long as he's breathing, he'll get back up... no matter how many times he's defeated.只要还有呼吸，他就会再次爬起来……不管被打败几次，顽固地死咬着成功的机会不放……

CommanderThen don't give him the chance. Next time, we strike once—and end it.那就不要给他再次爬起来的机会。我们下一次要一击必胜，拿下乔治。

VasilyThank you, Commander. After seeing your strength firsthand, I know this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You're the savior of this city...多谢你，指挥官。亲眼看到你的实力之后，我明白这对我来说是前所未有的机会，你就像是这个城市梦想中的救世主一样……

Dr. WhiteVasily, slow down. I know what my student's like. I can tell you're uneasy.瓦西尔，缓缓。我了解自己的学生，你似乎有些焦躁和疑虑。

Dr. WhiteEven with the Commander's brilliant strategy, this will fail if you hesitate.纵使指挥官有着神算妙策，如果最关键的你有所迟疑，大事必不能成功。

VasilyTeacher... I... I won't hesitate.老师……我……没有什么疑虑。

VasilySince the moment I escaped prison, I've already decided to stand with the Commander.从监狱走出来那一刻，我就已经下定决心要和指挥官同行了。

VasilyBut we failed to take down George. Now he has time to plot his retaliation. I'm thinking about how many will be dragged into this because of me.只是，我们没能拿下乔治，他现在可以组织反击了，我在想多少人会因为我而受牵连。

CommanderYou're worried about that? Many respect you, even within the Oathsworn. It wouldn't be hard for them to just shoot over their heads, would it?你会担心这个？据我所见，即使是在莫科什誓卫军中，也有不少人非常尊敬你，抬高一寸枪口并不难吧？

VasilyI've survived thanks to others' kindness. But that kindness... is merely sympathy for a failed man who once did them a favor.我能活到今天离不开很多人的善意，但那些善意，只是给一个曾为他们做过贡献，随后遭遇失败的失意者的同情。

VasilyOr rather, encouragement for someone who dared question the status quo on their behalf.是对一个代替他们对现状提出不满质疑的人的鼓励。

(Vasily lets out a bitter laugh.)（瓦西尔自嘲地笑了笑，表情苦涩。）

VasilyThat's entirely different from supporting me to overthrow George and disrupt stability.这和他们会支持我取代乔治，颠覆现在的安稳是两回事。

Dr. WhiteWe can learn from history... or consult experts.我们从历史中可以学到很多……或者，向专家请教。

(Dr. White looks at me. I'm certain now—he's no ordinary engineer. Not only does he know the answer to this question, he understands the situation more thoroughly than I do.)（白先生看向我。我再度确认，他肯定不是普通的工程师，这个问题的答案他不但知道，而且比我看得更加透彻。）

(He pulls out a small notebook, tears out a page, then hands it to me.)（白先生从贴身的口袋里取出了小巧的笔记本，从里面撕下一页递给了我。）

(On the note are only a few lines: [Mokosh Oathsworn, personal army loyal to First Leader George. Primarily managed by Captain "Wulfgar". Habits, evaluations, and home address listed below.])（上面只简短地记录了几句话——[莫科什誓卫军，效忠第一领袖乔治的个人部队，主要由队长“沃夫加”管理。其生活习惯，工作评价，家庭住址见下。]）

(It looks like a simple memo with nothing but trivial information, but under the right circumstances, it can be critical intelligence.)（这看上去只是一份再简单不过的“工作备忘录”，上面写着的也不过是些工作琐事，但在正确的时机下，这就会变成可靠的情报。）

(The Mokosh Oathsworn are the most important force here. According to Dr. White's records, most members are aged 16 to 30, though older individuals hold key positions.)（莫科什的誓卫军——他们无疑是这里最重要的一股势力，从白先生的记录来看，其主力成员由16~30岁的青壮年组成，但本身并不设年龄限制，很多年龄更大的人在其中担任要职。）

(George is the nominal commander, but Captain "Wulfgar" is the true leader, with prior military experience reflected in his training methods.)（乔治是这支部队名义上的总指挥，但“沃夫加”队长才是真正的领袖，他过去似乎也有从军经验，训练部队的方式有不少旧日军方的影子。）

(Unlike George, this key figure who actually commands the Oathsworn lives modestly. He has even privately requested basic medicine for his troops. Perhaps having such a leader is why the Oathsworn remain a real threat to my Dolls.)（作为执掌誓卫军的重要人物，他过得不像乔治那样富裕，甚至曾私下向白怀德先生求情，从外界多运一些基本药物给自己的手下，或许正是因为有这样的队长，誓卫军才能对我的人形们构成一定威胁。）

Dr. White...Commander, what do you think?……指挥官，你怎么看？

(I glance at Vasily, who is also studying the note in a daze. He then looks at Dr. White in surprise.)（我看了一眼瓦西尔，他也在看纸条上的内容，他的神色逐渐恍然，又惊讶地看向白怀德。）

(Clearly, it contains information that's new even to him.)（显然，这其中有瓦西尔都不太清楚的情报。）

CommanderWe've already set this city on a path of change.我们已经无可避免地促成了这座城市的变化。

CommanderNow, the priority is building confidence in that change. Everyone must understand why it's happening.现在最重要的，是建立起大部分人对变化的信心。为此，一定要让大家明白，这些变化是为了什么。

VasilyWhy... we must change...为了什么而改变……

VasilyI've been too indecisive... Trying to please everyone at this stage won't work.是我太优柔寡断了……事到如今，还想着讨好每一个人，这样是不行的。

CommanderIf someone refuses to accept it, then don't compromise. Even if the methods are harsh, make them understand—when the city prospers, everyone benefits. Those who cooperate will gain more opportunities.如果有人无法接受，那就不能妥协，哪怕手段粗暴一些也要让他们彻底认识到——城市变得富裕，最终受益的是每个人，而积极主动配合这个过程的人，会有更多被重用的机会。

(To take Mokosh by force alone, it would be difficult to avoid extreme measures, such as disrupting the command system and jeopardizing the fragile supply lines. Given George's tactical resolve and the local conditions, he would naturally not last more than a few days.)（单纯依靠武力要拿下莫科什，很难避免极端手段——破坏指挥体系，尽可能扰乱脆弱的物资供给，以乔治的战术定力和这里的民生环境，自然撑不住几天。）

(Though Mokosh would also be devastated before he goes down.)（只是在他崩溃以前，这座城市也难免遭受重创。）

(Besides, with George's ties to the conglomerate, outside support is likely. Wreaking havoc on Mokosh might push its citizens to support Cecht FABN.)（此外，以乔治和财团的关系，想必他也能获得不少支援，贸然让城市受创，也可能会加速民众倒向财团。）

(The Oathsworn are also Mokosh's citizens. Heavy casualties would only turn public opinion against Vasily.)（更不用说，誓卫军的主要构成也是莫科什民众，如果让他们承受重大伤亡，瓦西尔站出来反抗乔治的行为就更不得人心了。）

(Therefore, the Oathsworn must be won over. This intelligence provided by Dr. White will be our breakthrough.)（因此，誓卫军——是我们必须要争取的对象，白先生递给我的这些信息，会成为十分重要的突破口。）

Dr. WhiteVasily, if you fear sacrifice, then you must change things quickly.瓦西尔，如果你畏惧的是牺牲，就更应该尽快改变这一切。

(Vasily nods, finally resolute.)（瓦西尔点了点头，似乎最终下定了决心。）

VasilyI'll contact friends who aren't imprisoned yet. I just don't know if the underground logistics system still works. We used it before to pass messages...我决定联系一些还没被关押起来的朋友！只是不知道那些地下物流装置是否还能正常使用，以前被乔治搜捕的时候，我们曾用它秘密传递情报……

Dr. WhiteNo rush. Mayling and I already maintained it—it's still operational. And after today's events, news of your escape has likely spread. Your allies may come to you soon.不急，我和美玲刚维护过，那些装置都还在正常运转。况且，今天闹出的动静不小，你脱狱的消息应该已经传开。也许很快，你的伙伴就会找上门了。

CommanderThen I'll outline the next operational plan. There may be ways to minimize casualties. Vasily, listen carefully.那么，我来说明一下后续的行动方针，还有一些能够减少战斗造成损伤的手段，瓦西尔，你注意听。

LoreleyCommander...指挥官……

(Before I can say anything, Loreley steps up close and whispers into my ear.)（罗蕾莱在我开口前走到我的身边，附耳轻轻将她的想法告诉了我。）

(I nod and carefully pass her Dr. White's note.)（我对她点点头，小心翼翼地将白怀德递给我的情报，放进了她的手里。）

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 韬光一发

DandelionM200? Where are you?M200？你在哪里？

DandelionI've been meaning to say this—you've had that ████ going on nonstop and it's really loud.从刚才开始我就想说，你那█一直很吵。

M200Loud...? Is it because the detonator is active?很吵吗……是因为起爆器在工作的原因？

DandelionDetonator? What detonator?什么起爆器？

M200Oh, it's nothing... Just some minor self-defense measures.啊，没什么……只是一些小小的自卫防御措施而已。

M200What you're hearing is mostly noise from the nearby construction site, I believe?丹德莱小姐听到的主要还是附近建筑工地的声音吧？

M200It's noisy, but the field of view here is excellent. I can maximize my effective range. It's not far from several alternate sniper positions either, making it easy to relocate.虽然噪音大，但这里的视野很好。射程范围可以利用到最大限度，距离其他几个预备狙击点也不远，可以灵活转移。

M200(Sigh) ...Those workers over there look exhausted. It makes me uncomfortable to watch them suffer so much, even though I'm a Doll.唉……那边的工人们状态看起来很糟糕，一直对着这种画面，就算是人形也会难受的。

DandelionFine, I'll give you that—you picked a good spot.行吧，算你会找地方。

(The makeshift communicator suddenly erupts in static, mixed with harsh electrical crackling that drowns out everything else.)（简易通讯器忽然爆发出一阵沙沙声，混合着滋滋的电流声，盖住了其他的声响。）

Dandelion...Ha, the pineapple pizza is awful... Give me a refund...……呵，菠萝披萨差评……给我退钱……

M200What? That made no sense at all... Is the signal distortion causing voice recognition errors?什么？完全听不懂……是信号失真导致的语音识别错误吗？

M200What were you trying to say, Miss Dandelion?丹德莱小姐本来想要表达什么呢？

Makeshift Communicator...……

(M200 sighs and leans back against the crate behind her.)（M200叹了口气，靠向背后的箱子。）

M200...It's so quiet.……好安静哦。

M200Maybe I should review today's recordings. I haven't checked them yet anyway.要不然来看今天的录像吧，正好，还没来得及确认内容。

(The crate behind M200 is half-open, with cables of varying thickness and a receiving antenna extending out.)（M200背靠的箱子半开着盖，延伸出粗细不一的数据线与接收天线。）

M200The camera I installed during the infiltration last week... This one, yes.上周潜入安装的那个镜头……这个，没错。

(M200 presses a switch on the crate. Clear voices immediately play from within. A small integrated screen lights up. The image is a little blurry, but the figures are still distinguishable.)（M200按下箱体上的拨钮，清晰的人声立即自箱体中传出。箱体上集成一体式的小型显示屏亮起，图像有些模糊，但仍能勉强分辨人物。）

George...I thought you were a custom model, not like those worthless mass-produced Dolls.……我本来以为你是定制型号，和那些不值钱的量产人形不一样。

GeorgeTheia, how many "copies" of you... no, of you two are there?希娅，像你……哦，不，你们这样的“多胞胎”还有多少个？

GeorgeSo that gentleman thinks a mass-production unit is all I deserve?在那位先生眼里，我的身份只配得上这种量产机，是吗？

GaiaNow that's a misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding! Don't lump us together with those cheap models—we're the only two units of this model in the entire world! Theia and I are each other's one and only counterpart!误会，天大的误会啊！别把我们和那些量产机搞混了，我们这个型号全世界只有两体，我和希娅是彼此的唯一哦！

GaiaIf you want to blame someone, blame the enemy for being too strong! That's the Hero of Frankfurt—the demon that strikes fear even in corpo elites!要怪，就怪对手太强了呗？那可是法兰克福的英雄，是连财团精锐都怕的恶鬼啊！

TheiaMr. George, I will explain the situation regarding Theia and myself later.乔治先生，关于我和盖娅的问题，之后我会向您解释。

TheiaRight now, I believe we have more urgent matters to address.眼下，我想我们还有一些更紧急的问题需要解决。

TheiaTo be frank, if this insurgency isn't handled quickly, the gentleman may begin to question your capabilities.恕我直言，要是不能尽快处理好这次的暴乱，那位先生恐怕会怀疑您的能力。

GeorgeThe circumstances were completely unforeseeable! And you're partially to blame!这次只是事出突然，而且，难道你就没有责任吗！

GeorgeIf you had told me from the start he was THAT "Commander", I could've taken all of them down at the ball!如果你最开始就告诉我他就是那个“指挥官”的话，我在舞会上就能把他们拿下！

TheiaUnfortunately, I couldn't confirm their identities at the time either. Their interference with identification systems was quite effective.很遗憾，当时我也不能完全确认，他们针对身份识别系统的干扰还挺有效的。

TheiaHowever, I did warn you—information regarding the "Tomato Emperor" only started circulating recently and much of it was fabricated.但是，我已经警告过您，有关“番茄大王”的情报是近期才开始流传的，造假率很高。

GeorgeHmph, in the end, it's because you didn't want to share intelligence with me... Fine!哼，归根究底，还不是因为不愿意与我共享情报……没关系！

GeorgeIt's just a few more people... Under my rule, Mokosh is not what it used to be. Once I mobilize my forces, what can a handful of Dolls do? As long as we deal with the situation quickly enough, that gentleman won't have a problem, right?也就是多几个人而已……我的莫科什今非昔比，只要发动跟随我的部队，靠几个人形能干什么？只要解决得够快，那位先生就不会在意吧。

GeorgeTheia, aren't you able to mobilize security forces from the surrounding areas? Do it now—bring in the entire region! If there are mercenaries willing to work for money, use reserve funds to hire them all! Once our forces are assembled, I'll just wave my hand and wipe out that Commander and his followers.希娅，你不是可以调集周边地区的安保吗？现在就给我调过来，把整个大区的都调来！要是有收钱办事的佣兵，就动用预备资金全部雇佣！等我们的人到齐，我挥挥手就可以把那个指挥官和他的跟班们清理干净。

GaiaHuh? I-is that so?诶？是、是这样吗？

GaiaHey, Theia, did you see earlier? Mr. George waved his hand quite a lot when he got flung into the air and slammed into the ground by those "rats", yet somehow... mmph... mmph!希娅希娅，你刚才看见了吗？乔治先生被“老鼠们”扬天上又砸进地里的时候没少挥手啊，怎么也没见……唔……唔唔！

TheiaGaia.盖娅。

TheiaMr. George, my apologies. Her neural cloud development is more focused on combat, so her social conduct is somewhat immature. She means no offense.乔治先生，非常抱歉。她的心智成长更偏重战斗方向，所以待人接物有些稚嫩，她并无冒犯之意。

TheiaAs for mobilizing forces of surrounding areas, I have already started making contact, but it will take some time. Also, large-scale redeployment will alert the gentleman. If you are certain, then I will proceed.关于周边地区的火力调遣，我已经在联络中了，只是需要一点时间。另外，大幅调动安保部队，那位先生会知情。如果您确定的话，我现在安排。

George...You need to notify him even of something so trivial?……这点小事也要上报给他？

GeorgeSay, Theia, the gentleman is busy enough. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to bother him over something like this?我说希娅，那位先生百忙之中，你还用这种事去打扰，不好吧？

TheiaThis concerns the entire region. I do not have the authority to make that decision independently.事关整个大区，我没有权限自作主张调动。

Theia...However, if we reduce the scale, I could make the arrangements on my own.……不过，如果缩小一点调动的范围，我可以自行安排。

George...Dolls. Tsk.……人形，啧。

GeorgeThen don't alert the higher-ups for now. Just get me the muscle.那就先在不惊动上面的前提下，给我把人先叫过来。

Theia...Understood.……遵命。

GaiaOh, Mr. George, I actually have an idea... Interested in a partnership? With my help, there's no need to report anything.哎呀，乔治先生，我倒是有个想法……有没有兴趣跟我谈谈合作？借助我的力量可无需上报哦！

GaiaI'm truly on your side. You wouldn't want your people getting injured or killed, right? If I'm not mistaken, those are all irreplaceable humans. Lose one and it's a real loss~我真的是站在你这边的。你也不想你的人受伤死掉吧？我没看错的话，那些可都是无法修复的人类。死一个，亏一个哦~

GeorgeWhat do you mean?什么意思？

GaiaSimple! You've already seen what I can do. I'll take care of those rioters for you. In exchange, you'll make things easier for my mission.很简单呀！我的实力你刚才也看过了，我帮你收拾那些暴民，作为交换，你也要为我的任务行方便。

TheiaGaia, can you disclose your mission?盖娅，可以透露你的任务吗？

GaiaMm-hmm! For my dear little sister, I won't hold anything back.嗯嗯嗯！对我可爱的妹妹，我可是毫无保留的。

GaiaI'm looking for a Doll. She used to work for NOMFA, but then... heheh... she fled into Mokosh not long ago. Esteemed Mr. George, this is your territory, so there's no one better informed than you, right?我在找一个人形，之前归属于非军事力量管理局，现在嘛，嘻嘻嘻……不久之前她逃进了莫科什——尊敬的乔治先生，这里可是您的地盘。要论消息灵通，谁能比得上您呢？

GeorgeWhy are you looking for a Doll on the URNC's payroll? I have no intention of offending the URNC.你找罗联当局的公务人形做什么？我不打算得罪罗联。

GeorgeAs for those rioters, it would just take a bit more effort without you. Aren't I getting the short end of the stick with this deal?至于那些暴民，没有你，无非就是多费点功夫。这个交易，我是不是有点吃亏？

GaiaDon't reject it so quickly! That little mouse USED TO work for NOMFA; she's probably been removed from the registry by now. She was never important to begin with. Why would NOMFA intervene for a mere tool?别急着拒绝嘛！那只小老鼠只是“之前”归属于管理局而已，现在应该早就被除名了吧？本来也不是什么受重视的人形，管理局怎么可能为一个小工具出手呢。

GaiaDon't worry, this deal is tooooootally low-risk and high-reward for you!放心啦，这桩交易对您来说，绝——对低风险，高收益！

DandelionWhat's low-risk, high-reward?什么低风险高收益？

DandelionM200, can you hear me?M200，能听见我说话吗？

M200Hm?!唔？！

DandelionM200?M200？

M200I'm fine, Miss Dandelion. I was just... startled hearing your voice while watching the feed.我没事，丹德莱小姐。只是……看电视的时候突然听见您的声音，吓了一跳。

(M200 looks down to check the control panel. Indicator lights blink steadily. She exhales in relief, presses pause, and looks up at the communicator.)（M200低头确认设备控制板，各种信号灯正在规律地闪烁。她松了口气，按下暂停键，重新抬起头面向简易通讯器。）

DandelionThat's a pretty mild reaction for being startled.那你这受惊的反应也太平淡了点。

DandelionI'll keep this brief. Due to your hardware limitations, my signal boost is only temporary. It will likely disconnect again soon. You have about 180 seconds of stable connection.我长话短说，受限于你那边的硬件问题，我的信号增强只是一时的，之后大概率会再次断开，预计现在能有180秒左右的稳定时间。

M200Understood. Thank you, Miss Dandelion.收到。谢谢您，丹德莱小姐。

M200It's an unverified illegal communicator after all—that's the limit of what it can do.毕竟是未经身份核验的非法通讯器，极限就到这里了。

DandelionSo we need to make this quick. I want to run a full scan on you and assess the extent of the viral infection.所以要抓紧时间。我想现在给你进行一次全面扫描，诊断病毒对你的渗透程度。

DandelionYou'll need to connect to Level II. Are you ready?需要你接入二级平层，你准备好了吗？

M200Give me a moment...稍等……

M200...Ready when you are, Miss Dandelion.……好了，丹德莱小姐，我随时可以开始。

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 韬光一发

DandelionDone. That went more smoothly than expected.M200，可以了，比想象中顺利。

M200Copy. Disconnecting from Level II now.收到，现在退出二级平层。

DandelionIt's not too serious. As long as the connection holds, I can remove the virus for you remotely.问题不大，只要保持连线，我可以远程帮你剔除病毒。

DandelionBut can you really not come to the Elmo and connect with me directly? The transmission speed is painfully slow; it's painfully inefficient.不过你真的不能去艾莫号上跟我连线吗？传输速度慢得离奇，太影响效率了。

M200I am still a carrier of the virus. I don't want to put the Commander or the Elmo in more danger.现在的我还是病毒的载体，我不想增加指挥官和艾莫号的风险。

M200I'm sorry for the trouble, Miss Dandelion.对不起，麻烦丹德莱小姐了。

DandelionYou being so polite is making it hard for me to stay annoyed.你这么客气，我会不好意思生气。

M200...My apologies.……非常抱歉。

DandelionEnough. I have no time for your pointless apologies.行了，聆听无用的道歉纯属浪费我的时间。

(Beep.)（滴。）

M200Mm, we'll have to continue later, Miss Dandelion.唔，丹德莱小姐，我们稍后再聊吧。

M200My surveillance equipment has picked up new activity. I need to make some adjustments.我的监视设备捕捉到了新的动态画面，需要操作一下。

(M200 switches the monitoring channel. The display changes to an inconspicuous room.)（M200调整了监控频道，监视画面切换到一个不起眼的房间中。）

(A Doll pushes open a creaking, unstable door, followed by another.)（一名人形推开摇摇欲坠的房门，然后是另一个。）

M200By the way, Miss Dandelion, while the connection is still up... could you pass along an audio log for me? To the Commander.对了，丹德莱小姐，趁现在还有信号……可以拜托您为我转送一份语音记录吗？给指挥官的。

M200If the Commander asks about me, the log should contain what he wants to know.如果指挥官问起我，这份记录中应该会有指挥官想了解的事。

M200Also, the Commander and I seem to... share the same objective. Although I can't join up for now, I'll support him from afar.另外，我确认过了，我与指挥官的目标好像……相同。虽然暂时无法会合，但我会在远处支持指挥官。

DandelionSend whatever you need to say. Time's running out.有什么想说的就发来吧，时间不多了。

M200Understood. Transmission has begun.好的，已经开始传输了。

(In the surveillance feed, the Dolls begin searching the room. Listening to the audio, M200 opens her weapon case and starts assembling her rifle.)（监视画面中，人形们开始搜查房间。M200听着设备中传出的声音，打开装有狙击枪的武器箱，开始组装武器。）

GaiaTsk, we're too late!啧，晚来一步！

(Gaia kicks a nearby cardboard box hard, then raises her gun and aims at it.)（盖娅飞起一脚，重重地踢向身边的废纸箱，顺手举枪对准那个纸箱。）

(Bang!)（——砰！）

GaiaNot again!又是这样！

GaiaIt's the same thing again and again and again and again and again!又是这样又是这样又是这样又是这样又是这样又是这样！

(Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang! Gunfire drowns out Gaia's frustrated shouting. The box is riddled with bullet holes.)（砰砰砰砰砰，枪声盖住了盖娅泄愤的声音，纸箱上多出一连串的弹孔。）

TheiaGaia, the gunfire will expose our position.盖娅，枪声会暴露我们的位置。

GaiaSo what? There's barely anyone around here.有什么关系嘛，这附近都没什么人。

(Gaia sticks out her tongue and reloads. Catching sight of the bullet holes, she grimaces again.)（盖娅吐了吐舌头，低头更换空了的弹匣。余光一瞥见那些弹孔，盖娅的表情再度变得咬牙切齿。）

GaiaDamn it! She gave me the slip again!可恶呃呃呃！又跑空了！

GaiaThat bastard... I've been chasing her for over a thousand kilometers! How does some third-rate logistics Doll even manage this...?那家伙……我可是追着那家伙跑了一千多公里！一个十八线后勤人形凭什么……

GaiaOh right... you've seen her too, Theia. Do you remember?对了……那个家伙，希娅你也见过的，你还记得吗？

TheiaWhat?什么？

GaiaBack then... wasn't there a NOMFA shooting range near our Doll lab?就是……那时候我们人形实验室附近，不是有个非军事力量管理局的射击场吗？

GaiaShe was a weapons tester, I think. Looked like a retired frontline model—plain, boring, mediocre. Just stood there shooting targets all day.我记得那家伙是武器测试员，看起来像是前线淘汰下来的型号，寡淡，无趣，平庸，整天只知道站桩打靶子。

GaiaHow does a back-line tester become so slippery in the Yellow Zone? I don't get it.区区一个后方测试员，为什么进了黄区就变得滑溜溜的抓不住，真是想不通。

TheiaI... don't remember. Those memories were probably purged as redundant data.我……不记得了，可能那些记忆作为冗余数据被清除了吧。

GaiaI see... Well, whatever!这样哦……算啦算啦，没关系！

GaiaAs long as one of us remembers, that's enough. There's no need to store identical memories twice.我们两个之中只要有一个记得就可以了吧，保存两份完全一样的记忆是没什么必要。

(M200 attaches a suppressor and looks through the scope.)（M200将消音器装上枪口，看向瞄准镜。）

(In the scope is a dilapidated, unfinished building across the street. After a slight adjustment, the scene matches the surveillance feed almost exactly. The two Dolls remain unaware.)（瞄准镜中是一街之隔的烂尾楼，简单调整后，镜中赫然出现与监视画面几乎一致的场景。那两名交谈的人形似乎还一无所觉。）

M200Target confirmed.目标确认。

(M200 loads a round and rests her finger on the trigger. She hesitates briefly before pulling it.)（M200填入子弹，抚上扳机。扣动扳机之前，她微微顿了顿。）

M200Miss Dandelion, the transmission is complete.丹德莱小姐，传输完成了哦。

Makeshift Communicator...……

M200Did the signal cut out again? I wonder if it went through...信号又断了？不知道传输成功了吗……

(M200 murmurs to herself, then pulls the trigger. The suppressed shot blends seamlessly into the construction noise behind her. As if sensing something, the Doll named Gaia reflexively shoves Theia aside.)（M200念叨了两句，扣下扳机，消音过后的枪声很快消融在身后建筑工地的作业噪音中。仿佛隐约感觉到了什么，名为盖娅的人形条件反射般一把推开希娅。）

GaiaEnemy attack! Watch out!敌袭！小心！

(The bullet grazes above their heads and strikes a tarp-covered pile behind them.)（子弹擦着两名人形的头顶，正中两人身后盖着防尘布的杂物堆。）

(The pre-planted explosives ignite instantly. As the thunderous blast erupts, flames and shockwaves engulf the two Dolls.)（事先布置妥当的炸药瞬间被引燃，轰然爆鸣声中，冲天的火光与热浪吞没了两名人形。）

(A red indicator lights up on M200's monitor. One transmitter disappears. The screen goes black.)（M200监视设备上的红色信号灯亮起。一个发信器消失了，屏幕画面也变为一片漆黑。）

M200Dodging the shot wouldn't have made a difference. The "bullseye" was never the Dolls.躲不躲都没有区别，“靶心”从一开始就不是人形……

M200When there's a choice, static targets are always more preferable.有的选的时候，果然还是静态目标更稳妥。

(M200 stares at the blazing building for a moment. Only when distant sirens begin to wail does she snap out of it and start dismantling her rifle.)（M200看着对面火光冲天的烂尾楼怔了片刻。直到警报鸣笛声由远及近地响起，M200才回过神，开始拆解武器。）

(With a clang, the tripod slips from her trembling hands and hits the ground. She takes two deep breaths, steadies herself, and picks it up again.)（“哐”的一声，脚架从M200忙乱的手中滑出，砸在地上。M200深呼吸了两次，止住手臂细微的颤抖，重新捡起脚架。）

M200Commander... please lend me a little more courage.指挥官……请再借给我一点勇气吧。

Call Of The Depths 深渊来信

Data transmission in progress... Transmission complete. Log module... Loading... Successful. Entry 000... Decoding... Successful.数据传输中……传输完毕 日志模块……载入确认……成功 编号000……解码确认……成功

Honored Commander, I don't know when these recordings will reach you, nor whether I will still be alive by then... All I know is that I must record everything I have seen—this is extremely important. I must protect this information and deliver it to someone capable of changing the current situation. I will do everything in my power to complete my mission. All visual evidence is attached to this log. I hope that one day, you will receive it. Dolls have no gods to pray to, so we pray to you. Please watch over me, Commander.尊敬的指挥官，我不知道这些记录何时才能传递到您的手中，也不知道那个时候我是否还存在于世…… 我只知道，我必须记录下我看见的这一切，这非常重要。 我必须保护好这些信息，将它们交到能够改变现状的人手中。 我会尽全力完成我的使命的。 所有的影像证据都附在记录中了，希望总有一天，指挥官能接收到它们。 人形没有可以求助的神明，因此，我们向您祈祷。 请保佑我，指挥官。

Entry 001... Decoding confirmed... Successful.编号001……解码确认……成功

One hour ago, my Doll teammates and I were carrying out an external assignment. The task was to verify whether certain PMCs' registration documents matched the actual conditions. My teammates gave a stamp of approval to a PMC whose documentation was questionable. When I conducted a secondary inspection, I discovered that the cargo they were transporting did not match the declared materials. However, my teammates stopped me from intercepting them according to protocol. ...That's exactly right. These unlawful "approvals" come from NOMFA's brass! I recorded the cargo that should not have been transported, as well as the corresponding falsified declarations. My teammates attempted to erase my memory. I cannot let them get away with this. If Kalina knew about this, she would never tolerate it. Yes... I need to contact Kalina...一小时前，我和我的人形队友正在执行外勤任务，任务内容是核验P.M.C.登记材料与实际状态。 我的队友向一个材料存疑的P.M.C.颁发了通过检验的许可章。我进行二次核验时，发现对方运输的货物与申报材料无关。然而，我的队友阻止了我依照规章进行拦截。 ……是的，这些违规的“许可”，来自于非军事力量管理局高层的授意！ 我拍摄了那些不应被运输的货物，还有对应的错误申报材料。我的队友想要对我进行记忆清除，我不能就这样任她们为所欲为。 如果格琳娜知道这件事，一定不会纵容那些人的。对，我要联系格琳娜……

Entry 002... Decoding confirmed... Successful.编号002……解码确认……成功

This is the fifth day since I've been AWOL. I am now 212 kilometers away from the original mission site. No matter what I try, I cannot reach Kalina. Leva and Lenna have not responded either... Something must have happened. I risked connecting to the network, but there are no reports about Kalina on public platforms. That's really worrying. I am starting to think... perhaps I should not have accepted this mission. Looking back, Kalina was already acting strangely before it began. If only I had been more perceptive... If only I had been more capable, maybe... No. I still don't know what has happened. The most important thing right now is to protect myself. After all, I am carrying critical local data.现在是我独自行动的第五天，偏离原定任务地点212公里。 无论如何都联系不上格琳娜，莱娅和莱娜也都没有回复……一定是发生什么事了。 冒险接入了网络，公共平台也完全没有报道格琳娜的消息，真让人担心。 我在想，或许我不该接下这次任务的。回想起来，任务开始前，格琳娜就已经有点反常了。要是我再敏锐一点，要是我再有用一点，或许…… 不行不行，现在还不能确定发生了什么事，眼前最重要的是保护好自己。现在的我可是搭载着重要的本地数据呢。

Entry 003... Decoding... Failed... Data lost. Entry 004... Decoding... Failed... Data lost. Entry 005... Decoding confirmed... Successful.编号003……解码确认……失败……数据丢失 编号004……解码确认……失败……数据丢失 编号005……解码确认……成功

I don't know what to do anymore... Since yesterday, my former teammates have stopped pursuing me. The Doll who has replaced them is far stronger. Judging from her insignia, I believe she's from Mangi Security. In terms of firepower, intelligence, and logistics, the enemy holds the advantage. My neural cloud diagnostics are showing abnormalities. The analysis indicates a kind of neural virus. This may also be why they have been able to track me consistently. I cannot determine when I was infected. If I somehow survive this, I will make sure to install anti-tracking modules. After recording this log, I will dismantle my comms components. All four of my limbs have sustained severe damage. It hurts... Fortunately, the damage did not occur simultaneously. I managed to scavenge some discarded replacement parts and can still continue moving. Let's hope these vintage parts haven't hit their warranty limit yet. ...That was a joke. I'm trying to distract myself. ...From "fear", which Dolls are not supposed to feel.我不知道要怎么办了…… 昨天开始，之前的队友人形不再追赶我了。接替她们追击我的那个人形实力更强，看对方身上的标记，应该是来自于曼尼安保。火力、情报、还有后勤支持，对方都占据着优势。 心智检测结果出现了异常。分析是某种心智病毒导致的，或许这也是对方始终能追踪到我的原因。不能确定是哪一次接触时被感染的，如果我还有未来，我想我会好好去安装反追踪模块。这次记录之后，我会拆除我的通信组件。 四肢都受到了破坏性打击，很痛……幸运的是，被破坏的时点并不连续。我捡到了一些废弃的替换件，目前还能继续行动。希望这些陈年胳膊腿和小腿能够经用一点。 ……这是玩笑，我在努力地分散自己的注意力。 ……从人形不应有的“恐惧”上。

NOMFA's internal network is no longer accessible. I have likely been decommissioned. I haven't even met the Commander yet... I returned to the frontlines to hone the skills needed to help him... What a pity... At times like this, the Commander would surely have a solution, wouldn't he? The Commander always leads everyone to impossible victories, again and again. ...Wait. What would the Commander suggest... I think I can simulate it. After all, I am always thinking about the Commander. If it were the Commander— "Running endlessly won't lead to an escape. Adjust your strategy—use offense as your defense." ...That would require great courage. Can I really do it? Commander, please lend me a little courage.非军事力量管理局的内部网络已经连接不上了，应该已经将我进行了废弃处置。还没有见到指挥官呢，明明是为了锻炼能帮上指挥官的能力才重回前线的……好遗憾…… 这种时候，如果是指挥官，一定会有办法的吧？指挥官，总是能一次又一次地带领大家获得“不可能”的胜利。 ……等等，指挥官的建议……我好像可以模拟演算出来。毕竟我一直想着指挥官的事情。 如果是指挥官的话—— “一直逃下去找不到出路，调整策略，以攻为守吧。” ……这好像需要很大的勇气呢。这样的我真的能做到吗？ 指挥官，请借给我一点勇气吧。

Entry 006... Decoding confirmed... Successful.编号006……解码确认……成功

I am now 1,250 kilometers away from the original mission site. After removing my comms components, the enemy's pursuit has indeed slowed. I am beginning to adapt to this way of life. After my last routine log, I attempted to investigate the problematic PMCs. Of course, with my combat capabilities, direct confrontation would not end well. Long-range sniping, disguise-based ambushes, and pre-set traps suit me better. I have gathered more clues regarding the cause of this incident. One name keeps appearing—Mokosh. It is not far from the area where the Commander is often active. I will head there next.我现在已经偏离原定任务地点1250公里了。拆除通信组件之后，对方的追击行动果然变得迟缓了。 我开始习惯这样的生活了。在上一次常规记录之后，我试着追查关于那些问题P.M.C.的线索。当然，以我的战力，正面对抗是不会有好结果的。还是超远距离狙击、变装突袭、预设陷阱埋伏这一类的作战方式比较适合我。 关于这次事件的起因，我也收集到了更多的线索，很让我在意的是，有一个名为莫科什的区域频繁被提及。 那里，距离指挥官经常活动的区域不远，下一站就去那里调查吧。

I am still afraid before every battle, but whenever I think of the Commander, that fear diminishes, just a little. Perhaps if I keep going like this, I might truly have a chance to see the Commander again. This version of me feels different from before... Is it because I keep thinking about the Commander? It feels like I can do anything. Tactical concepts I've never been programmed with keep emerging... I'll end this log here. ...Ah, hold on—there's also the matter with Kalina. I tried accessing the public network through someone else's communicator, but there's still no news about her. I'm worried. I'll attach the recording of our last conversation here as well. Maybe the Commander will notice something when he reviews it...每次战斗开始之前，我还是会害怕。但只要想到指挥官，我的恐惧就会奇妙地减少一点。或许，一直这样坚持下去的话，我真的还有机会再次见到指挥官。 这次的我，和过去似乎不太一样……是因为我一直想着指挥官吗？感觉自己什么都做得到，不曾输入过的战术构想不断冒出来…… 本次记录就到这里吧。 ……唔，等等，还有格琳娜的事。尝试了利用他人的简易通讯器接入公网，还是没有搜索到格琳娜的新消息，我很担心。 我把我们最后一次对话的记录一并附在这里吧，或许指挥官看到记录的时候，能发现什么……

KalinaYou understand the mission requirements, right?任务的具体要求都清楚了吧？

M200Yes, I'm ready, Kalina.嗯，我准备好了，格琳娜。

KalinaThen set out as soon as possible. Oh, before you leave, Dr. Persica said she wants to meet you—Leva and the others as well. She mentioned there are some preparations for an important upgrade...那就早点出发吧。对了，离开前帕斯卡博士说想和你见个面，还有莱娅她们，说是有重要升级的准备前置……

KalinaI envy you all. If only I could get upgraded too.真是羡慕你们，要是我也能被升级一下就好了。

M200...Kalina, are you alright? You seem different from usual.……格琳娜，你还好吗？你看起来和平时不一样。

KalinaHaha, so even you noticed.哈哈，连M200都发现了啊。

KalinaI'm fine. I'm just thinking about some things.我没事，我只是在想一些问题。

M200Do you want to talk about it? We don't have to wait until after the mission. We can talk now.要聊一下吗？不必等到这次任务结束之后，现在就聊聊吧。

M200I have studied some... methods for comforting humans.我姑且也学习过一些劝慰人类的……呃，方法。

Kalina...Alright.……也好。

KalinaLately, I've been thinking... if a shipwreck is inevitable, then staying on the same ship doesn't help, does it?我最近在想，如果海难注定会发生，待在同一艘船上是于事无补的吧？

KalinaAt that point, perhaps we can only count on help from another ship.等到那种时候，也许只有来自另一艘船的援助才能拯救一些什么。

M200Mm... that makes sense. But shipwreck rescue isn't part of our duties. That's the coast guard's job.唔，是这样的。不过，我们的职责里不包括海难救援，那是海岸警卫队的工作。

(Kalina forces a half-hearted smile.)（格琳娜只是扯了扯嘴角，似乎想要挤出一丝笑容。）

KalinaUnfortunately, storms and fate don't care about reason. I can't exactly file a complaint saying it's not my responsibility...可惜风暴和命运最不讲道理了，总不能向它申诉说这不是我的职责……

KalinaI'm worried... If I board the same ship again, face the same storm, and capsize in it once more, then my existence will have no meaning. Just like before... Just like ten years ago, I'll be completely helpless and unable to do anything.我担心……如果再次登上同一艘船，面对同样的风暴，再倾覆在同一场风暴中，那我的存在根本就没有意义。我会像过去……像十年前一样，束手无策，什么都做不到。

(Kalina lowers her head, clenching her empty fists. A complicated sadness lingers on her face.)（格琳娜低下头，攥紧空空的双拳，脸上带着复杂的悲伤。）

KalinaTen years ago, I wanted to live and die together with him... I mean, I genuinely thought dying together would be an acceptable ending.十年前我曾想与他生死与共……我是说，那时我想过一起死去，我觉得那也是不错的结局。

KalinaBut later I realized that I shouldn't be striving for something so pessimistic. What I truly want is not to die together, but... to live well together.可后来我明白了，那样消极的目标不该成为我努力的方向，我真正想要的也绝对不是一起赴死，更重要的是……一起好好活下去。

KalinaEven if that means parting ways with him... even if all the preparations I made to walk the same path become meaningless... it's a choice... that I have to make...即使为此我必须与他分道扬镳，即使之前为了“同路”做好的准备全都白干了，我也……有不得不做出的选择……

KalinaOnly by doing this... do I get to help him. To help improve his chances even if just a little...只有这样……只能这样，我才有机会帮上他，给他增加一点机会……

M200Kalina... if this is the right decision, then why do you look so sad?格琳娜……如果这是一个好的决定，为什么你会露出这么难过的表情呢？

KalinaBecause... he will grow more distant from me?因为，他会离我更远……？

KalinaNo... it's not just that. I don't know what my companions, or the mentors who guided me, will think. Whether they will be disappointed in me. Everything I've built over these ten years may be lost... The rights I fought for, the White Zone apartment whose lease I kept renewing... so that he could have a home to come back to...不，不止如此。我不知道目前同路的朋友，还有曾经指引我的师长会怎么想，会不会对我失望。这十年我努力构建的一切，或许都会失去……像是为大家争取到的权益，还有一直在续约的……想要让他有家可归的白区公寓……

KalinaI don't know... Even though they're all so trivial... I just can't let go...我不知道……明明这些都是小事……可我就是无法放手……

M200I may not fully understand, but if this decision will leave the future Kalina without regrets, then I will support your choice.虽然不太明白，如果这个决定能让未来的格琳娜没有遗憾，那么我会支持格琳娜的选择。

M200Kalina, is this your most difficult moment? Please don't bear it alone. Let us stay by your side through this.格琳娜，现在是最艰难的时刻吗？请不要一个人苦苦支撑，让我们陪你度过这段时间吧。

(Kalina looks back at M200. The Doll is clearly reflected in her eyes. Like the Commander, she has known these former Griffin Dolls for a long time. Over that long stretch of time, they have shared emotions and convictions with one another.)（格琳娜回视着M200，她的眼中清晰地映照出人形少女的身影。和那位指挥官一样，她也与这些前格里芬的人形们相识已久。在漫长的时间中，她们一直分享着彼此的情绪与意志。）

Kalina...……

M200I admit, the Commander is a little dearer to me than you...我承认，在我心里指挥官是比格琳娜更重要一点……

M200But Kalina, you are very important to me too. The strength and grit of Adjutant Kalina are evident to all who have walked with you. It is my wish that... both you and the Commander can be safe and happy.但是，格琳娜，对我来说你也很重要。副官格琳娜的努力和实力，一路陪你走来的人形们都能看见。我希望……不只是指挥官，格琳娜也能平安快乐。

M200So, just tell us all once you've decided what to do. There must be many Dolls willing to follow you. If everyone shares your burden, you won't have to feel so sad.所以，等你想好要去做什么，就告诉大家吧。一定也有很多想要追随格琳娜的人形，大家一起来分担你的烦恼，你就不用这么难过了。

M200After this mission, let's all have a proper chat where everyone can talk freely, alright?等这次任务结束，再一起开心地、畅快地聊天，可以吗？

(Kalina does not reply. The reflection of the Doll in her eyes blurs as moisture gathers into droplets, but she bites her lip, refusing to let the tears fall.)（格琳娜没有回答，她眼中人形的倒影变得模糊而湿润。水雾积蓄成液滴，但她咬紧了唇，不让泪水流下。）

KalinaM200... you... Sheesh...M200……你……这真是……

KalinaI meant to have you think about your own future... I ended up being lectured instead. Haha...本来是想让你考虑我……以后你的去留的，反而被你教育了，哈哈……

M200Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lecture you.啊，非常抱歉，我并没有说教的意思。

KalinaIt's fine, I'm not blaming you.好啦，这不是责怪。

KalinaNo matter what the future holds, we cannot neglect our duties in the present.无论未来如何，当下的职责不能松懈。

KalinaM200, go complete your mission.M200，去完成你的任务吧。

KalinaAnd... thank you.还有……谢谢。

(P.S. In the appendix of the mission brief sent by Kalina, I discovered a string of unknown data. It appeared to be... a complex protocol address.)（附言：在格琳娜发送来的任务说明附录中，我发现了一串不明数据串。那似乎是……一个复杂的协议地址。）

(I attempted to contact that address after exhausting all other options, then I saw Miss Dandelion. This is the best news I've got in a long time.)（我在束手无策之后，试着向这个地址发起了联络，随后见到了丹德莱小姐的身影。这是这段时间以来我得到的最好的消息。）

(End of recording.)（记录结束）

Black And White 黑与白

(The meeting between Vasily and me is still ongoing when, all of a sudden, I receive a communication request from Dandelion, apparently relayed through the Elmo.)（我与瓦西尔的会议仍在继续，此时，我突然收到了来自丹德莱的通讯请求，似乎是通过艾莫号中转的。）

Commander...Hold on a moment, Vasily. I've got an important incoming call.……稍等，瓦西尔，我有个重要的通讯请求。

Dandelion{}, I heard you got kidnapped?{}，听说你被绑架了？

DandelionStand back a bit, let me get a good look at you.站远点，让我看看你。

CommanderNot a hair missing from my head. Don't worry.全身上下什么都没缺，放心吧。

DandelionSo who did it? I'm curious what kind of person could actually pull that off.是谁干的？我很好奇到底是什么人能把你给绑了。

(For a moment, I don't know whether to blame this "kidnapping" on George or Loreley.)（我一时不知该将这次绑架算在乔治头上还是罗蕾莱头上。）

CommanderUh... it's not exactly a kidnapping. Things just happened suddenly, and I didn't have time to notify everyone during the retreat.呃……其实也不能算是被绑架，只是事出突然，撤离的时候没来得及通知其他人。

LoreleyHeh, long time no see. You're as zesty as ever, Miss Dandelion.呵，好久不见，丹德莱小姐还是和以前一样有精神。

LoreleyThis was just a misunderstanding. If it caused concern for you and... the others, then I apologize.这次只是一场误会，如果造成了您和……其他同伴的担忧，请允许我道歉。

(Dandelion doesn't respond immediately. She simply looks me up and down, her expression difficult to read.)（丹德莱没有立刻接话，只是上上下下地打量着我，表情有些一言难尽。）

Dandelion...Whatever. All that matters is you're okay.……算了，你没事就好。

DandelionWhat I wanted to say is—Commander, there's a lone Doll in Mokosh right now. Someone you wouldn't expect. She's not in great condition. Until I remove the virus affecting her, she won't be able to contact you directly.我是想说，指挥官，有个你意想不到的落单人形目前就在莫科什。她的状态有点问题，在我解决她身上的病毒之前，她无法与你直接联络。

DandelionBut you can relay messages through me and the Elmo. I'll filter out any risky data caused by the virus.不过，你们可以通过我和艾莫号的中转互相传话，我会过滤剔除病毒带来的风险数据。

(A lone, unexpected Doll... I recall the vague sense of being watched since entering Mokosh, along with those anonymous "gifts". Many unresolved mysteries suddenly fall into place.)（意料之外的落单人形……我想起从进入莫科什开始，时不时感觉到的视线与那些匿名送来的“礼物”，很多未解的谜团顿时有了答案。）

CommanderI see. You still haven't told me who it is.我知道了，你还没告诉我对方是谁。

DandelionA former Griffin Doll—M200. Remember her?前格里芬人形，M200，还记得她吗？

(At the mention of her name, a small, shy figure immediately comes to mind.)（丹德莱一说，我的脑海中立刻浮现出一个小小的、含羞草一样的身影。）

CommanderM200... She's a jack of all trades. She's always struck me as a bit of a mystery, but she was consistently reliable when it came to field performance.M200……她的才艺多到让人觉得很神秘，但是战术执行上却总是很可靠。

CommanderFrom what I remember, she's the cautious and steady type. How did she end up alone all the way out here?我记得她是比较谨慎沉稳的类型，怎么会落单跑到这里来？

DandelionIt's a long story. She asked me to forward a set of logs to you—said they should contain what you want to know. I'm sending them now.说来话长，M200托我转发一组日志文件给你，她说里面应该有你想知道的信息。我现在发过去。

DandelionShe also said that although she has to keep her distance, she'll support your actions from afar.另外她还说，虽然只能保持着距离，但她会在远处支持指挥官的行动。

CommanderUnderstood. Please thank her for me... Anything else?我知道了，帮我谢谢她……还有什么事吗？

CommanderI've just received another urgent comms request on my end.我这边又收到了一个紧急通讯申请。

DandelionGo handle it. The sooner you're done, the sooner you can get back.你忙吧。早点忙完，早点回来。

(Before I can respond, Dandelion decisively cuts the connection, yielding the line to the urgent caller.)（不等我反应，丹德莱干脆地切断了通讯，将线路让给紧急通讯方。）

(The next moment, the image of Monsoon Squad appears on the communicator.)（下一刻，季风小队的影像出现在通讯器上。）

ZhaohuiCommander, the Oathsworn are up to something.长官，誓卫军有新动作了。

JiangyuA large number of them suddenly showed up on the streets. They're going door to door, searching for something...大街上突然出现了很多誓卫军，他们在挨家挨户地搜查什么……

JiangyuIt looks like... they're arresting people.看起来，好像是在抓人。

(From the feed, the two of them seem to be standing on something like a rooftop, observing from above.)（看通讯画面，两人现在似乎正站在类似天台的地方俯瞰观察。）

CommanderArresting people? Patch me into the live feed.抓人？帮我转接现场画面。

ZhaohuiUnderstood.收到。

(In the feed, massive electronic billboards on the streets are still cycling through advertisements, and the greenery remains lush—it all looks like just another ordinary day in Mokosh.)（转播画面中，街上的巨幅电子屏仍在滚动播放着商业广告，绿植依然鲜活，似乎这只是莫科什平凡的一天。）

(But beneath this façade of prosperity so carefully constructed by George, fully armed Oathsworn troops are moving through the streets, banging on doors, even forcing their way inside.)（可惜就在此时，全副武装的莫科什誓卫军，正在这由乔治绞尽脑汁构建起来的繁荣景象下走街串巷，粗暴地敲开一户户居民的门，甚至径直闯入。）

Mokosh OathswornOpen up! You hear me?!开门开门！听到没有？

Mokosh OathswornTen seconds! When the countdown ends, we break the door!最后十秒，倒计时结束就破门了！

Mokosh OathswornTen! Eight! Six! ...Four! Two!...十！八！六！……四！二！……

Mokosh ResidentD-d-don't break it! I'm coming!别别别破门，来了来了！

Mokosh OathswornMove aside! Don't block the way!让开！别挡路！

(A squad of Oathsworn shoves the homeowner aside and storms into the house.)（一小队莫科什誓卫军拨开门口的屋主，冲入室内。）

Mokosh OathswornSearch everything.彻底检查。

(The squad leader waves his hand. Sounds of smashing and rummaging echo from inside.)（誓卫军小队长大手一挥，屋里传来乒乒乓乓的声音。）

Mokosh ResidentOfficer, what are you looking for? Please... Don't break that!长官，这是在找什么东西？求您了……别砸那个！

Mokosh ResidentThat's—那是——

(The camera shifts as Zhaohui redirects the focus to another building.)（镜头移动，朝晖将画面中心转向另一处建筑。）

Mokosh Resident...Th-this is all my savings! I offer it all to Mokosh!……这这是我全部的积蓄，都献给莫科什！

Mokosh ResidentMy whole family are honest people! We have no disloyalty toward Mokosh! Please, show mercy!我们一家都是真正的正经人！对莫科什绝无二心！请您高抬贵手！

(The next house...)（下一处……）

Mokosh ResidentWe wouldn't dare hide anyone ever since last time... Please believe us...我们不敢窝藏任何人，自从上次……请相信我们……

(And the next...)（再下一处……）

Mokosh ResidentYes! It's him! He spoke to the traitor Vasily! Officer, I can testify! I have nothing to do with him! Take him away! Interrogate him however you like!对！就是他！他跟叛徒瓦西尔说过话，长官，我可以作证。我和他没有任何关系，您把他带走吧！随便怎么审都可以！

(The man being pushed forward struggles desperately.)（被推出的人正在奋力挣扎。）

Mokosh ResidentI'm innocent! I haven't seen Vasily in two... no, five years!冤枉啊！最近两年……不，五年都没有……见过瓦西尔！

(His defense is cut short as two Oathsworn soldiers step forward. Without a word, they bind his hands behind his back with practiced efficiency—rough, swift, and methodical.)（他的辩解被迅速上前的两名誓卫军士兵打断。他们一言不发，用束缚带熟练地将其双手反剪捆死，动作粗暴而高效。）

(Immediately after, the merchant who betrayed his neighbor is subdued in exactly the same manner. His bribery and betrayal have earned him no privilege nor mercy.)（紧接着，那名出卖邻居的商人也被以完全相同的程序迅速制服——他的贿赂和出卖并未换来丝毫特权或怜悯。）

(The Oathsworn load them onto patrol vehicles one by one.)（莫科什誓卫军就这样抬着这些人，将他们送上后方的一辆辆巡逻车。）

Mokosh OathswornTwo targets secured. Detainment complete.目标两个。完成收押。

Vasily...I know that man. I used to buy hardware parts from him. That's all.……我认识刚才那个人。我以前在他那里买过五金零件，只是这样而已。

VasilyMy God... All because of me... they're being...天啊……他们……都是因为我……

CommanderVasily, remember what we just discussed? You need to stay calm so we can proceed with the plan. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it becomes for these people.瓦西尔，记得我们刚才说的吗？你要冷静下来，我们才能继续行动计划。行动拖延越久，这些人的处境也越危险。

CommanderAmong those arrested today, do you think there might be someone who knows you well?你认为今天被誓卫军抓走的人里，会不会有很熟悉你的人？

CommanderFor example, someone who's also familiar with these underground systems?比如，和你一样了解这些地下系统的人？

VasilyYou mean...你是说……

CommanderI'll be direct. I'm afraid this location is no longer secure.我就直说了，我担心这个地点不再隐秘。

CommanderWe need to relocate as soon as possible.我们要尽快转移到其他地方去。

VasilyThat's not necessary. This place is strictly confidential. Only a handful of people who resisted George with me have been here. I trust the—没有这个必要，这里是严格保密的，只有少数曾和我一起反抗乔治的人来过，我信得过……

(After instinctively refuting it, Vasily falters, unable to finish his sentence.)（下意识地反驳之后，瓦西尔像是愣住了，半晌说不出完整的句子。）

VasilyNo... You're right. There were always people who couldn't keep secrets. Everyone has their weaknesses... Damn...不……你说得对。以前也总有无法保守秘密的人，大家都有自己的软肋，唉……

VasilyLet me think...让我想想吧……

VasilyThere are other abandoned workrooms—unused for many years. The friends still active on the surface shouldn't know about them. They're less likely to be exposed. Follow me!有其他的废弃作业间，很多年没有启用了。现在还能在地面上活动的朋友们应该都不知道。那里不容易暴露，跟我来！

(Just then, a series of footsteps approach through the corridor. It's the Dolls I sent out on patrol returning.)（与此同时，通道中由远及近响起连串的脚步声，是我派出去巡逻的人形们。）

DushevnayaCommander! A death knight that devours all is charging toward us, its blade aimed straight at our vital points!指挥官！吞噬一切的死亡骑士正在向我们奔来，剑锋直指我等要害！

SuomiUh, what Dushevnaya means is that... an unidentified target is approaching at high speed. High probability of enemy attack!诶、指挥官，杜莎妮是想说……有不明目标正在高速逼近，极大可能是敌袭！

CommanderLooks like we were too slow to react.看来我们的反应还是慢了。

CommanderAll units, prepare for combat.全体准备作战。

KlukaiJawohl! This time, I won't let you slip away from my side again...是！这次绝不会再让指挥官从我身边……

(Klukai glares at Loreley.)（可露凯瞪着罗蕾莱。）

LoreleyHehe, fair enough. Then you'd better keep a close eye on him this time.嘻嘻，说得也是，那这次要好好看好哦？

LoreleyDon't let me steal our precious Commander away again.可别再让我把最重要的指挥官给偷走了。

Black And White 黑与白

JiangyuCommander! Commander!长官！长官！

JiangyuHeyyyyy, are you there? Looks like things aren't over yet on our end...喂——在吗在吗？这边好像还没有结束……

ZhaohuiThere are people forming lines out on the street—not the Oathsworn, just ordinary residents.有人在大街上列队，不是誓卫军，只是普通居民。

JiangyuThey're standing in two rows along the road, and... they're holding flowers? Whaaaat? Those are luxury goods, aren't they?他们沿着街道排成了两条，还掏出了鲜花？诶——这是奢侈品吧？

JiangyuAh, the patrol vehicles at the back are moving too. Those trucks... are packed with locals. Mostly people from the lower strata of society...啊，后方的巡逻车也动起来了。那些车子里……塞满了这里的居民，多数是底层群众……

ZhaohuiHumph... looks like quite a spectacle. Commander, you'd better see this yourself.哼……看起来是大阵仗。长官，你自己确认一下吧。

(The luxurious open-top car rolls forward under tight escort, like a moving throne. The driver wears a crisp suit and the sole passenger... It's George.)（豪华敞篷轿车在车队的严密保护下缓缓驶出，如同移动的王座。轿车司机身穿挺括的西装，而唯一的乘客……正是乔治。）

(But what truly concerns me isn't the actor, but his escort.)（不过，真正让我在意的并不是这个演员，而是他的随行部队——）

(The force protecting George isn't just the Oathsworn. There are mercenaries that are even better-equipped... as well as their counter-terrorist drones. Their backers are obvious even without corporate insignia.)（簇拥保护着乔治的并不只是誓卫军，还有装备更精良的雇佣兵部队，以及他们的反恐无人机。即使没佩戴财团的标识，其背后的资方也呼之欲出。）

(That's why I didn't order an immediate strike.)（正是因为这些装备的关系，我没有下达让朝晖她们直接拿下乔治的指令。）

GeorgeMy friends, my dear citizens of Mokosh.我的朋友们，亲爱的莫科什居民啊。

GeorgeI know that some of you have heard rumors today—rumors of rebellion and unrest. And now, I stand before you not to argue, but to tell you the truth.我知道，你们中有些人，今天听到了一些有关叛乱和动荡的传闻。而现在，我亲自来到这里，不是为了辩解，而是为了告诉你们真相。

(A wave of perfectly synchronized applause erupts—ten claps, then a precise pause. George closes his eyes, savoring the artificially loyal sound, a satisfied smile tugging at his lips. Only after a long moment does he speak again.)（街道上响起整齐干脆的掌声，每十次击掌后精准地停顿一拍。乔治闭目倾听着这片忠诚得虚假的声浪，嘴角勾起一丝满意的弧度。许久，他才再次开口。）

GeorgeThis morning, we suffered a despicable attack—an orchestrated plot by notorious terrorists from the URNC, in collusion with local traitors. Though by fortune my associates and I survived, the clash resulted in nearly a hundred casualties among the Oathsworn and civilians—nearly a hundred families now in mourning!今天早上，我们遭遇了一场卑劣的袭击——由罗联臭名昭著的恐怖分子，与本地叛徒精心策划的阴谋。虽然受到上天眷顾，我和我的班底幸免于难。但是，这场冲突同时导致了近百名誓卫军和居民的伤亡——近百个家庭正在承受痛苦！

(Under the crowd's gaze, George's voice chokes. He pauses deliberately, letting the heaviness spread.)（在众人的注视之下，乔治嗓音哽咽，适时地停顿，让沉重的气氛在空气中弥漫。）

GeorgeAs Mokosh's First Leader, I will stand with every wounded citizen... Let us observe a moment of silence for this city once more.作为莫科什的第一领袖，我将与每一位受伤的居民同在……让我们再次为这座城市默哀！

GeorgeIn my personal capacity, I will provide double material compensation to every affected household.我将以个人的名义，向每个受到影响的家庭提供双倍物资补助。

JiangyuHuh? He's even rubbing his eyes red! This is totally an act!欸？他的眼睛都擦红了，这完全是在演戏吧！

JiangyuThere's no way the Commander caused that many casualties!指挥官他们应该没有造成这么严重的死伤才对！

GeorgeBut grief alone cannot solve our problems. Many citizens have been affected—injured in the attack, or disrupted by the searches.但悲伤不能解决问题。我们有很多市民，被这些暴民牵连，在袭击中受伤，在搜查中耽误了生活。

GeorgeWe must strike back!我们必须反击！

GeorgeThese rioters and fugitives threaten the order we have worked so hard to build—the very order we rely on to survive! They have only one goal—to plunge Mokosh into chaos and seize everything we've built! And we... will never allow that!这些暴民、通缉犯正在威胁我们辛苦建立的秩序，破坏我们赖以为生的秩序！他们只有一个目的——让莫科什陷入混乱，好夺走我们迄今建立的一切！而我们——绝不会让他们得逞！

JiangyuW-whoa! His tone suddenly shot up—scared me for a second!哇、哇啊！他说话的音调突然变得好高亢，吓我一跳！

GeorgeToday's emergency search has already yielded major results! We have rooted out traitors hiding among you! Eliminated dozens of hidden threats! But this is only the beginning! For Mokosh's lasting stability, we will continue thorough searches and let no fish slip through the net!今天的紧急搜查已经取得了重大成果！我们揪出了隐藏在你们中间的叛徒！清除了数十个安全隐患！但这只是开始！为了莫科什的长治久安，我们将继续彻底的搜查，绝不放过任何一条“漏网之鱼”。

(George raises both arms. The street erupts once more into uniform applause.)（乔治一抬双臂，街道上再次响起整齐划一的掌声。）

JiangyuHe... he's totally misrepresenting the facts...这……这就叫做颠倒黑白吧……

JiangyuHow can he even say that? They started it, and now he's shifting all the blame...他怎么说得出口。明明是他们先动手的，现在却把责任都推到了别人身上……

Zhaohui...Humph. Quite the actor, isn't he? No wonder Mokosh's residents buy into his lies.……哼，有这演技，难怪莫科什的居民会受他欺骗。

GeorgeYes, yes! I hear you—I hear your support! Thank you for granting me the honor of uniting everyone!嗯，嗯，我听见了，我听见了你们的支持，谢谢你们授予我这份团结所有人的荣耀！

GeorgeNow, I will issue a bounty to all citizens.现在，我要向全体居民发布悬赏令。

GeorgeWe have confirmed... that the mastermind behind this is...我们已经确认——幕后黑手就是——

GeorgeA wanted criminal of the URNC, Commander {}!罗联通缉犯，{}指挥官！

GeorgeAnd his accomplice—his co-conspirator—is our once most trusted former Chief Engineer, Vasily Pugachev!而其同谋，其帮凶——是我们曾经最信任的前首席工程师，瓦西尔·普加乔夫！

JiangyuScrew him! He's spouting all this nonsense while the Commander's not here!可恶！趁长官不在的时候就这么信口胡说！

GeorgeWithin five minutes, the bounty notice will be sent to every citizen's terminal. Anyone providing valid information will receive a reward that will change their fate!五分钟内，悬赏令将发送到每位市民的终端。任何提供有效线索者，将获得足以改变命运的奖赏！

GeorgeCitizens, now is your time to serve Mokosh! Protecting Mokosh requires everyone's effort. I call on all of you—rise, rise and help us eradicate these vermin completely!诸位居民，现在是你们为莫科什奉献的时刻！保护莫科什，需要全体共同的努力。我呼吁所有人行动起来，让我们一起，将这些害虫彻底清除！

(The rhythmic applause swells into an endless tide, echoing ceaselessly.)（有节奏的洪亮掌声汇聚成不绝的波涛，久久不息。）

(The motorcade moves forward slowly in the feverish atmosphere, then disappears into the distance.)（车队在狂热的氛围中缓缓向前，渐行渐远。）

(As the convoy disappears, the crowd's applause dies almost instantly. Faces return to weary indifference.)（随着车队逐渐远离，原本还在激情鼓掌的人几乎都在同时放下了手，脸上带着一种司空见惯的厌烦。）

Commander...……

(It seems this performance wasn't to soothe the people, but to reassure his "masters" watching from afar. George wants them to see he still has Mokosh firmly under control.)（看来乔治的这场演出与其说是为了安抚民心，不如说是做给他的“主人”看的。真正的观众远在千里之外，乔治想让他们看见，他依旧牢牢控制着莫科什。）

(And at the same time, he reminds the people of one thing—)（同时，他也对这里的人民反复揭示了一个事实——）

(Their loyalty doesn't matter. Only their obedience does.)（他实在是不在乎他们的爱戴，只要他们服从就好。）

(That sounds almost like a threat.)（这近乎是一种威胁。）

(Vasily slams his fist into the wall. A dull thud echoes. Perhaps that's the most he can express.)（瓦西尔捶了一拳身边的防护墙，墙壁发出一声闷响。或许，这是他能做出的最为激烈的表达。）

VasilyWhy won't he wake up...? If we don't destroy his supply lines—and all the Erdis at the factories—Mokosh will never crawl out of the mire!他怎么就是执迷不悟……如果不把他那些渠道，还有制药厂的厄狄斯全都摧毁掉，莫科什永远无法爬出泥潭！

CommanderThen we'll have to wake him up to our way. Vasily... are you ready?那就只能用我们的方式“叫醒”他了。瓦西尔，你准备好了么？

Vasily...Of course.……当然。

CommanderYour hands are shaking. George's words got to you.可你的手在颤抖，瓦西尔。乔治的话让你动摇了。

VasilySorry... I want to pretend I'm fearless, but he reminded me of the comrades we've lost.抱歉……我很想假装能无所畏惧地战斗，但乔治的话让我想起了那些失去的战友。

VasilyMaybe I am afraid... I'm afraid that if we fail, more will die because of me. Or maybe... I'm just angry. After all that bloodshed, he still refuses to see it.也许我是有些害怕……我害怕如果失败，会有更多人因我牺牲，但也许我只是在为此而愤怒——哪怕已经流了那么多血，乔治却视而不见。

JiangyuCommander, you saw that, right? Their convoy's already moved off.长官，你们都看到了吧！现在他们的车队走远了。

JiangyuIs this okay? That bounty sounds terrifying... Won't the whole city turn against us now?这没问题吗？这个悬赏听起来好吓人啊！现在整个城市都会变成我们的敌人吧？

CommanderHm. Find a chance to withdraw. Regroup with us first and avoid the enemy's main forces.嗯，你们找机会撤，先回来集合，注意避开敌方主力。

ZhaohuiUnderstood.是。

Dr. WhiteI should remind everyone—your photos have already been circulated. Be careful when moving around.我想提醒各位，你们的照片已经扩散出去了，外出的时候请注意一下。

(Dr. White shows us his communicator. The latest local bulletin prominently displays high-resolution images of Vasily and me—we both look much younger.)（白怀德将他的通讯器展示给我们看，最新一条当地公告消息中，正贴着我和瓦西尔年轻了不少的高清图像。）

(I glance at the old man. It seems he truly intends to remain behind the scenes this time.)（我看了他一眼，看来这次事件里这位老先生确实是完全地隐身在幕后了。）

LoreleyThis guy really knows how to use both carrot and stick to control the populace, huh~ If we weren't on opposing sides, I might even applaud that righteous speech of his.这个家伙，很清楚怎么使用糖果和皮鞭来控制人心呢~如果不是立场不同，我都想为他大义凛然的发言鼓掌。

LoreleyToo bad I already belong to the Commander. His speech might have been rousing, but even the slightest sigh from you carries more weight for me.可惜我早就是指挥官的人了，那样的煽动，连指挥官的些微叹息都比不上。

LoreleyStill, for the people here... it's more than enough. Don't underestimate it, Commander~不过对此地的人民来说……倒是足够了，指挥官，可别大意了哟~

CommanderAgreed. He's an enemy we need to treat seriously.的确，是需要慎重对待的敌人。

(I'm about to discuss the situation with Klukai's team when a new comms alert sounds.)（我正打算和可露凯她们交换意见，一串新的通讯提示音恰在此时响起。）

CommanderLooks like I've got another... Hm? It's not mine.我这边好像又有……嗯？不是我这边。

(The sound is coming from Vasily.)（声音的来源是瓦西尔。）

VasilyA call for me?找我的？

VasilyThat's rare... I can't even remember the last time I got a call.真是稀奇……我都记不清上次通话是什么时候了。

VasilyHello...? Uh, why'd it hang up?喂……呃，怎么挂了？

Commander...Because you pressed the end button.……因为你按到了挂断的按钮。

VasilyHaha. Right, now I remember. This one answers, that one hangs up.哈哈。瞧我这记性，想起来了，这个是接通，那个是挂断。

VasilyWhat's with that look? I'm an engineer, you know. I'm just rusty. Give me a moment and I'll pick it up again soon.你这眼神是什么意思？我好歹也是工程师，就算太久不用一时手生，重新掌握起来也是很快的。

Vasily...So which one is redial again?……所以，回拨是按哪个来着？

(Before we can answer, the alert sounds again.)（不等我们商量，通讯提示音再次响起。）

(After a quick look at his outdated device, I help him connect the call. It's audio-only.)（观察过瓦西尔的老旧通讯器之后，我帮助他接通了通讯。过时的装置只能传达声音，并无画面通讯的载体。）

GeorgeVasily. Long time no see.瓦西尔。别来无恙。

VasilyGeorge?! How did you—乔治？！怎么是你？

VasilyHow did you get this number?你是怎么弄到这个号码的？

GeorgeYou're still so naïve after all these years. You think you can disappear simply by swapping devices and blocking a few numbers?这么多年过去了，你还是那么天真。你以为换掉通讯器、拉黑几个号码，就能彻底消失？

GeorgeSpare me, Vasily. I'm calling to offer you one last chance—step back into the light.省省吧，瓦西尔。我这次联系你，是给你一个最后的机会——回到阳光下。

GeorgeI can overlook your past transgressions and clear your name publicly. I'll even appoint you Director of Development. Mokosh needs your talent.我可以既往不咎，公开恢复你的名誉，甚至让你担任莫科什的开发部长。这座城市需要你的才能。

VasilyStop beating around the bush, George.别再兜圈子了，乔治。

VasilyThere's no place for you under my sun. State your terms.我的太阳底下没有你，说你的条件吧。

GeorgeYou already know them. Optimize the pharmaceutical lines. Improve purity. Once the people from 11th Bureau are removed, you'll rebuild the failing infrastructure.你心知肚明。替我优化药品生产线，提升纯度。等到十一局的人被请出去之后，那些破败的基础工程也交由你重建。

GeorgeUse your skills to serve Mokosh in exchange for your friends' freedom. Fair, isn't it?用你的技术服务莫科什，换取你朋友们的自由——很公平，不是吗？

VasilyThey're your friends too.他们中，也有你的朋友。

GeorgeI have many friends.我的朋友很多。

VasilyI refuse.我拒绝。

GeorgeThen this conversation is over... Tomato Emperor—no, I should say, Commander of the Elmo. I know you're listening.那么，谈话到此为止……番茄大王，不对——我应该称呼你为艾莫号的指挥官，我知道你在听。

GeorgeI admired you, you know. You've got guts and ambition. When I learned who you were at the pharmaceutical plant, I even considered working with you.我本来很欣赏你，你有胆量，有魄力，在药厂知道你身份的那一刻，我甚至认真考虑过和你合作。

GeorgeBut I know you're a war addict. I've looked into you. You like fighting, don't you?!但你就是个战争狂，我知道，我调查过你了，你喜欢打仗是吧？！

GeorgeLook around! Every drop of blood spilled by your reckless actions will be counted against you. If you have any conscience, surrender now. Otherwise, every life lost from this point on—现在你看看！为你手下那危险行为负责的每一笔血债，都将算在你的头上。如果你还有一丝良知，就立刻自首。否则，接下来因为你而死的每一个人——

(Bang! Bang!)（砰！砰！）

(Two gunshots ring out, and the communicator bears two smoking bullet holes. The noises go quiet.)（两声枪响，通讯器上精准地出现了两个冒着烟的洞，这枚通讯器也随之陷入了缄默。）

Vasily...That's mine.……这是我的。

KlukaiIt got soiled by that voice.被那声音弄脏了。

MakiattoJust get a new one.换个新的吧。

(At the residence of the Oathsworn's commander in Mokosh.)（莫科什，誓卫队长个人住所。）

(Wulfgar finishes his duties for the day and returns to his solitary residence. It is already the early hours of the morning, and the entire day makes him feel as though he's been dragged back onto the old battlefield—constant movement, gunfights, arrests, and coordinating the security detail for the First Leader's speech.)（沃夫加结束当日勤务，回到独居住所的时候，已经是凌晨时分。这一整天让他仿佛回到了昔日的战场——奔波，枪战，拘捕，以及安排第一领袖演说时的护卫队。）

(As the de facto administrator of the Oathsworn, he wouldn't normally need to involve himself in every detail. But ever since George brought in those arrogant mercenaries, he's been forced to oversee everything personally to avoid offending the interests of "that gentleman".)（作为誓卫军实质上的管理者，他本不需事必躬亲，但在乔治喊来了那些傲慢的雇佣兵后，便要求他参与所有事务，以免怠慢“那位先生”的人。）

(In the past, the esteemed engineer Vasily had his moments of defiance, but never to this extent. This time is different. It's a complete break from before. He never used to allow his people to fire on the Oathsworn. And yet, the Dolls he's brought in this time fight like military-grade elites, and those anti-personnel drones have caused significant casualties even though he does not intend to kill any soldiers outright.)（在过去，瓦西尔——工程师大人也曾闹腾过，却从不曾有这次的严重，突破太大了——他以前从不让手下对誓卫军开枪，然而这次他找来的人形简直就像是军用级的精英，还有那些对人无人机，虽然志不在射杀士兵，还是间接造成了重大伤害。）

WulfgarWhat a damn mess. Those two brats...都他妈胡闹，这两个小鬼。

WulfgarThey just won't quit.闹个没完了还。

(Mokosh was once the envy of every surrounding settlement, not just because of its defensible terrain and pre-war infrastructure.)（莫科什曾有让周围所有聚落羡慕的条件，不但是因为这里有能抵御入侵的良好地形和战前就修建的基础设施。）

(It was also because of two capable young men—Vasily, ever diligent in learning, and George, quick-witted and resourceful. Each rose through a mix of talent and fortune, both shared the same determination—to bring resources back to their homeland.)（还因为两个具有能力的年轻人——好学的瓦西尔、脑子灵活的乔治，他们都有着各自的运气出人头地，又带着同样的心情把各种资源引入故乡！）

(Wulfgar remembers how Vasily nearly broke his leg installing a light conduit, only to be out surveying viable water sources from a wheelchair the very next day. And George, enduring humiliation from powerful figures from the Green Zone with a smile, ultimately secured crucial trade deals for Mokosh.)（沃夫加记得，瓦西尔在安装导光管时差点摔断腿，但第二天他坐在轮椅上勘探出了莫科什可用的水源。乔治在面对绿区来的大人物的百般侮辱下笑脸相迎，最终为莫科什谈下了重要的商品订单。）

(What was once an abandoned strategic base became a thriving city through their joint efforts. From that, the Oathsworn were born—sworn to protect Mokosh. Wulfgar led them, swearing in his heart to protect both of those young men.)（这座曾经只是废弃的战略基地的聚落，因为他们共同的努力而成为了一座城市，然后，才有了誓卫军，他带队发誓保护莫科什，心中则发誓保护他们两个。）

(When the First Leader and the engineer fell out, Wulfgar chose to support George—just like nearly everyone else. Because Vasily helped Mokosh survive... but George helped it thrive.)（第一领袖和工程师决裂之际，沃夫加选择支持乔治——就和几乎所有人一样，因为瓦西尔让莫科什人活了下来，乔治却让他们活得更好。）

(It was George who brought in pharmaceutical production lines from the Green Zone, the one who negotiated free supplies of food and medicine.)（是他从绿区带来了药品的生产线，也是他谈下了无偿的粮食与药品援助。）

(Vasily had done well too. Wulfgar understands that the support from the 11th Bureau was a long-term investment, but Mokosh might not be able to wait for such a distant future. Immediate needs are far more pressing.)（瓦西尔，他也做得很好。沃夫加能理解，十一局的支援是长远的绸缪，但当下的莫科什未必能等来那么久远的未来，当前的需求要迫切得多。）

(Everyone has subordinates and families. People live in the here and now.)（大家都有属下和家人，他们活在今天。）

(The city's population keeps growing, but so do the casualties from relentless labor. Cases of ELID are rising. Vaccines and rations are never enough. The lifeline comes from trading with the corporations. George once said that to maintain those contracts, he works himself to exhaustion every day. Even then, the already small profits keep shrinking.)（这座城市的人口与日俱增，当然，高强度的工作也造成了不少伤亡。E.L.I.D.的患病人数在增高，疫苗和口粮总是不够，而生命线就是为财团服务换取的物资——乔治说过，为了维系和财团的订单，他每天都在超负荷地工作，即使如此，利润也总是很低——越来越低。）

(Wulfgar doesn't agree with imposing large-scale martial law and conducting mass arrests under these conditions, but George insists. Lately, he's become increasingly autocratic. Of course, as commander of the Oathsworn, Wulfgar understands the pressure on the First Leader, but this time, it's gone too far.)（沃夫加其实不赞同在这种情况下实行大规模的戒严与抓捕，但乔治坚持这样——他最近日趋独断；当然，誓卫队长理解第一领袖的压力，可这次太过分了。）

(Informants reported to him that during George's speech, they overheard several complaints.)（有密探向沃夫加举报，说在乔治演讲的时候亲耳听到了几个人的抱怨。）

黄区女性("—We don't even know where today's rations are coming from and we're supposed to stand here listening to this nonsense?")（“——今天的口粮还没着落，为什么还要在这里听这种废话？”）

黄区男性("They took away the only doctor in our district! My mother's life depends on her!")（“他们抓走了我们那里唯一的大夫，我母亲的命全靠着她啊！”）

绿区女性("Did you know? The people around George shot a sick man who was blocking the road when they entered the city... Why do we still have to bow to them?")（“你知道吗？乔治身边这些人进城时枪杀了挡路的病人……为什么我们还要对他们低头？”）

黄区女性("I heard Vasily's people were using tomatoes as cover. Did they confiscate those tomatoes? Think we could get a rotten one? I want my son to know what a real vegetable tastes like...")（“我听说瓦西尔的爪牙拿着番茄来打掩护，我们有没有充公那些番茄？有机会领一个烂的吗？我想让儿子知道植物的味道……”）

绿区女性("This just proves again that Vasily was right. He was just too soft. If he'd acted sooner, we wouldn't be suffering like this!")（“今天又一次证明了瓦西尔才是对的，他就是太心软了，如果当初早点动手，我们哪还用遭这罪！”）

(Wulfgar ignores most of these reports, and only instructs his agents to keep an eye on those who go too far. If everyone who has ever expressed dissatisfaction with George—or support for Vasily—were to be arrested, the city would soon be reduced to nothing but the Oathsworn... and then half of them would arrest the other half.)（沃夫加忽略了这些上报，只是让他们留意几个说的特别过分的。如果每个曾流露过对乔治不满，亦或者支持过瓦西尔的人都要逮捕，这座城市很快就会被誓卫军抓得只剩下自己——然后一半的誓卫军再抓走另一半。）

(At least on the surface, Mokosh still looks as united as it once dreamed of being. People cheer, applaud, praise the wisdom of the First Leader. Only when George looks away do their true expressions emerge—utter exhaustion and despair. Wulfgar doesn't know how to restore hope to those eyes. All he can do is sigh.)（至少在表面上，莫科什还是他们梦中那样的团结。人们欢呼，鼓掌，赞叹第一领袖的英明。只有当乔治转过眼去，他们才会露出真实的表情，那是极端的疲惫和绝望。沃夫加不知道自己该如何重新为那些眼睛注入希望，他只能在心中叹息。）

(Maybe someone else can. Maybe...)（也许有人可以，也许……）

WulfgarThis can't go on... Leader, this can't go on... we're reaching the limit...这样下去不行啊，领袖，这样下去不行……快到极限了。

Wulfgar—Who's there?!——谁！？

(His body is exhausted, but his mind refuses to rest. Wulfgar reaches for the half-bottle of vodka he saved, but shifts to draw his sidearm instead. A faint noise behind him has triggered a soldier's reflex. The reaction is correct, but it's not fast enough.)（身体很疲惫，精神却拒绝睡去，沃夫加正将手伸向存下来的半瓶伏特加，却半道握住自己的配枪。身后微弱的响动刺激了军人的神经，动作正确，可惜终究不够快。）

(The moment his fingers brush the metal, a slender spike pins the gun to the table with perfect precision. He tries to vault over the desk toward his alarm, but someone grabs him by the collar and hurls him into the wall.)（指尖甫一触到钢铁，一根纤细的尖椎准确地将枪定在了桌上。他想翻过桌子扑向自己的警报器，却被人抓住后领，直接甩到了墙上。）

(The sharp pain in his tailbone leaves him unable to move. Gritting his teeth, he forces himself to focus toward the doorway. His guards lie sprawled outside, seemingly plunged into a deep sleep—one that will almost certainly end with concussions and skull trauma.)（尾椎的剧痛让沃夫加动弹不得，毅力使他勉强定睛，看向门口。门外自己的警卫趴在地上，似乎陷入了注定会带着脑震荡和颅骨挫伤醒来的深度睡眠。）

???Haha...呵呵——

(A laugh—melodious as a nightingale, yet chilling to the bone. Slowly, Wulfgar turns his head. In the dim light, he can only make out a graceful silhouette like a mythical dark spirit.)（随着夜莺般动听却让人毛骨悚然的笑声，沃夫加允许自己慢慢转过头，阴暗的光线下，他只能看清一个神秘的倩影，像是神话中的夜灵。）

(If he hadn't seen the photos and learned that she was one of the "Tomato Emperor's" subordinates working with Vasily, he might never have recognized her as a Doll at all.)（如果不是看过照片，知道她是伙同瓦西尔行动的那个“番茄大王”的部下，沃夫加几乎完全认不出这是一个人形。）

WulfgarSmart. After all these years, Vasily finally learned how to fight a war.聪明！闹了这么多年，瓦西尔终于知道该怎么打仗了。

WulfgarBut half the Oathsworn are still under the direct control of the First Leader, and he's brought in elite forces from outside.但目前誓卫军有一半人在第一领袖直接的管理下，现在还有他从外面带来的精锐。

WulfgarTell your master they don't stand a chance.告诉你的主子，他们没机会。

LoreleyShhhh...嘘……

(The Doll says nothing. She simply presses a finger to her lips, leaves behind a simple receiver, then with a polite, elegant bow, she turns away, walking unhurriedly into the darkness like a socialite from the White Zone on an evening stroll.)（人形没有开口，只是用指尖轻轻抵在唇边，她留下了一个简单的收信器，向他盈盈一礼，随后慢条斯理地转过身，施施然步入了黑暗之中，像是个从白区来视察的高贵名媛。）

(After witnessing the combat capabilities of those Dolls, Wulfgar had long expected assassination attempts. That's why he reinforced George's protection. What he didn't expect... was that Vasily would target him instead. And yet, whatever her purpose, the former Chief Engineer clearly has no intention of killing him.)（从看到那些人形的战斗能力后，沃夫加就认为暗杀是迟早的威胁——为此他增加了保护乔治的人手，却没料到瓦西尔把自己当做目标。只是，不管那人形是什么意思，第一工程师似乎并不打算要他的命。）

(Staring at the blinking communicator, Wulfgar feels his heart pounding harder than when he thought he was about to die. Perhaps it's a premonition—that something even greater than death is about to happen.)（凝视着那个正在提示来电的通讯器，沃夫加感到自己的心脏跳得比刚刚以为要被干掉的时候更快——这或许是某种预感，将会发生比死还大的事情。）

(Curiosity wins out. It's been many years since he last spoke with Vasily.)（好奇最终占据上风，他有很多年没有和瓦西尔聊聊了。）

(But when the call connects, the voice on the other end isn't Vasily's.)（然而接通通讯后，那个声音却并不属于瓦西尔。）

CommanderCommander Wulfgar?是沃夫加长官吗？

CommanderI'm the Commander of the Dolls. I'm currently assisting Vasily in liberating Mokosh.我是人形们的指挥官，如今正在协助瓦西尔解放莫科什。

CommanderI'd like to talk.我想和你谈谈。

WulfgarThe Tomato Emperor... Figures.番茄大王……我也该想到。

WulfgarWhat do you want? I doubt I have anything you could take—short of bullets.你想要什么？我恐怕没有能给你的，除去子弹——

CommanderWhat we want is a solution that benefits everyone.我们想寻求的，是两全之法。

CommanderMokosh pays the smallest possible price. I achieve my objective. Everybody wins.莫科什付出最小的代价，我的目的也能达成，大家互利共赢。

(Wulfgar isn't sure how he's supposed to react to that.)（听到通讯对面的话，沃夫加不知自己应该做何表情。）

(Emotionally, he wants to burst out laughing—either the other party thinks he's a fool, or he is himself a fool, to propose such a thing at such a time.)（感性上，他知道自己想要放肆地大笑，对方不是把他当成傻子，就是自己是个傻子，居然到了这个时候还会提出这样的意见。）

(And yet... he's heard the stories. This man defeated—or at least held his own against the corporations in the Green Zone.)（但他已经听闻过，这个人打败——或者至少在绿区挫败了财团。）

(To Mokosh, the corporations are almost like gods. Wulfgar has seen people enshrine their symbols at home, offering prayers of gratitude.)（对于莫科什来说，财团就像是一种至高无上的神祇，沃夫加确实见到有人把财团的标志供奉在家中，向其祷祝与感恩。）

(So to them, this "Commander" is something like a god-slayer.)（那么对这些莫科什人来说，这个“指挥官”俨然就是弑神之人了。）

WulfgarThat's impossible, kid. Impossible.不可能的，年轻人，不可能的。

WulfgarWhy don't you just have your Dolls take me out cleanly? Save us both the trouble of this conversation. You don't have what it takes to fight George.你干嘛不让你的人形利落地解决我呢？那样我就不用陪你白费口舌了，你们，没有能与乔治斗争的本钱。

CommanderKilling you wouldn't solve anything. George would simply replace you—or hand the Oathsworn directly to the corporations. That would prevent anyone sympathetic to Vasily from controlling the military.因为杀了你不能解决任何问题。乔治会再换个人，甚至直接把誓卫军交给财团的人来管理——这样就能避免同情瓦西尔的人掌握军事力量。

CommanderSo I'm on your side. Commander of the Oathsworn, you're far more valuable to us alive and in position than dead.所以我是站在你这边的。誓卫军长官，在我们心中，你在任上，比死了更好。

WulfgarThat's insulting, kid. No soldier can tolerate being told that by an enemy.这有点侮辱人了，小鬼，被敌人这么说，没有一个军人能够忍受。

CommanderEnemy? If I'm not mistaken, the very meaning of "Oathsworn" is "an army sworn to protect Mokosh". What Vasily seeks is the development of his homeland and the well-being of its people. That doesn't violate your oath, does it?敌人？如果我听说的没错，莫科什的“誓卫军”本身的含义是——“誓言保卫莫科什的军队”，瓦西尔所谋求的，也正是故乡的发展与人民的幸福，这并不违背你们誓言的内容吧？

WulfgarSo what? Sharing the same ideals but walking different paths—that's exactly why the world ends up the way it is, no?那又怎么样？同样的理想却走上分歧的道路——这个世界会走到今天，不正是因为这种事太多了？

WulfgarLeaving you aside, I believe Vasily's motives are pure, but can he feed these people?姑且不谈你，我相信瓦西尔的动机纯粹，可他有办法喂饱这里的人吗？

WulfgarGeorge can. He has the backing of powerful corporations in the Green Zone. If they move against us, we won't be able to sell anything.乔治就不一样了，他背后有着绿区大集团的支持，要是他们出手打压，我们的东西可是会无地可卖的。

CommanderThat may have been true before, but the situation has changed.在过去确实如此，但如今情况不同了。

WulfgarWhat's changed? Just because he's got a vegetable-peddling fugitive standing next to him?有什么不同，仅仅因为他身边多了一个卖蔬菜的通缉犯？

CommanderYou know as well as I do—nothing the corporations provide is free. Take today's lavish motorcade—someone has to pay for that.你当然知道，财团提供的一切都不免费吧？譬如今天乔治那华丽的仪仗队，就需要支付佣金。

CommanderIf we're forced into open conflict, Mokosh will only decline further—taking on more debt, signing even worse agreements.如果我们不得不兵戎相见，莫科什只会更加衰败，从而欠下更多的债务、签订更多糟糕的条款。

CommanderThe city you swore to protect is dying. This time, it's not because of ELID nor the infected. It's the indifference of the very army sworn to defend it.你们发誓守护的城市正在死去，这次杀死她的不是E.L.I.D.，也不是生骸，而是本来誓言守护她的军队漠不关心的态度。

WulfgarThat's enough. Just talking to you is already compromising my position.够了，我光是和你通话，就足以危及自身的立场。

WulfgarYou have nothing besides a handful of Dolls! Mokosh doesn't lack guns—it lacks money! Medicine! Food for everyone!除了几个人形之外，你们没有任何依靠！莫科什不缺枪，缺钱！缺药！缺喂饱每个人的储备！

WulfgarWhy don't you go back to your business and leave this city to its own people?!你为什么不去做你的生意，把这座城市留给自己的人民呢！

CommanderI will. But first, I need to return the city to its people.我会的——但要先把这座城市还到人民手中。

WulfgarHmph.哼。

CommanderThis communicator is custom-built. The signal can't be traced or even detected, but it only allows one outgoing call.这个通讯器是特制的，信号无法被追踪甚至察觉，但只能单向呼叫一次。

CommanderI won't contact you again. In return, you'll have one chance to contact me. Just once.我不能再联系你了，相对的，你也可以联系我一次，仅仅一次。

WulfgarSave it.别来这一套。

(Wulfgar cuts the line and raises the device, ready to throw it aside—)（沃夫加切断了通讯，把它高高举起，准备扔向了角落——）

(But something stops him. The hesitation sends a chill down his spine. After a moment, he lowers his hand, grabs the vodka he couldn't reach before and tries to steady his thoughts.)（某种力量阻止了他这么做，他被自己的决定惊出一身冷汗，迟疑片刻，抓住了之前没够到的伏特加，试着遏制自己的思绪——）

(He doesn't dare dwell on the fact that... for a single second, he actually considered the offer.)（他根本不敢去深思，自己竟然真会为对方的提议犹疑一秒钟。）

(In the end, Vasily agrees to taking on two Dolls as bodyguards. He must admit, it feels quite reassuring to have someone watching over him from the shadows.)（瓦西尔最终还是接受了两个人形的保护，而今，他承认，有人在暗中看顾自己比较有安全感。）

(Things used to be much more simple. They would even discuss how to persuade George or force his hand in someone's home. However, he has never been this close to victory.)（以前要简单一些，以前他们甚至会在别人家里讨论如何去说服乔治，逼迫乔治——可惜，以前他也从未距离胜利有这么近。）

(It's the Commander, and especially Dr. White, who helped him understand just how naïve he used to be.)（是指挥官和白老师，特别是白老师的点拨让他理解，自己过去是多么天真。）

(The Commander's call with Wulfgar did not go well. That stubborn commander of the Oathsworn is no cruel villain, but he has never supported Vasily. He made it plenty clear that he doesn't think Vasily is leadership material, and hung up on the communicator that Loreley had made great effort to deliver.)（指挥官联系沃夫加的行为并不顺利——这个顽固的誓约军队长，并不是残酷的恶人，可他从未支持过瓦西尔，他直截了当地表明自己不配做领袖，接着就挂断了罗蕾莱好不容易送进去的通讯器。）

CommanderDon't worry, there's still hope.没关系，还有机会。

CommanderAccording to Dr. White, that commander may be gruff, but deep down he's a cautious pragmatist. He will bow down to facts.白先生说过，那个队长表面粗野，内心是务实而谨慎的那种类型，他会在事实面前低头。

(Vasily knows the Commander is right. Without winning over at least part of the Oathsworn, even victory would destroy Mokosh.)（瓦西尔知道指挥官是对的，如果他无法争取到誓卫军——至少是其中一部分的支持，那么即使他们胜利，莫科什也只会重伤而死。）

(He tries contacting old allies, hoping to find someone willing to persuade Wulfgar. Unfortunately, after George's crackdown, most refuse.)（他试着联系到了过去的支持者，希望能找到愿意去劝说沃夫加的人——可惜在乔治的那波搜捕下，大多数人都拒绝了他的接触。）

(Only a few longtime friends agree to meet.)（只有几个和他相识最久的朋友，愿意冒险来见一面。）

VasilyMany of them are engineers too. We've been using the sewer lighting system to pass messages.他们中有不少也是工程师，我们一直通过下水道的灯光控制系统交流信息。

VasilyCommander, these are all my friends.指挥官，这些都是我的朋友——

(The figures are obscured in the dim light, but Klukai's team confirms that none of them are armed after a scan.)（昏暗的光线下，人影有些模糊，不过可露凯她们扫描后，确认没有人携带武器。）

(It's a start, at least.)（这至少是个不错的开场。）

Commoner LeaderVasily! Thank God you're alive! I knew that prison couldn't hold you!瓦西尔！天呐，看到你平安无事可太好了，我就知道那个牢笼是困不住你的。

(Vasily looks around, his voice steady.)（瓦西尔环视众人，声音坚定。）

VasilyI'm truly glad... to see all of you safe. This time, I'm stepping forward to realize our shared ideal—to completely end George's rule. This time, with you—and with the Commander's support—we will win.看到大家依旧健在，实在是太好了。这次我出来，就是要实现我们共同的理想——彻底终结乔治的统治。这一次，有你们，有{}的支援，我们一定会赢。

VasilyAllow me to formally introduce our partner—让我正式介绍一下，这位是我们的合作对象。

(Vasily looks toward the Commander with confidence—even pride. But before he can continue, someone interrupts.)（瓦西尔自信地看向了指挥官，甚至有些自豪，但不等他开口，就有人唱了反调。）

(—And among them is Vasily's closest comrade from the past.)（——而那个人，正是瓦西尔以前最好的战友。）

ForemanHang on a second. That's the "Commander" on the wanted list, right? Vasily, we trust you, but that doesn't mean we can accept someone with an unknown background. Who knows what his real intentions are?等等，这位就是那个被通缉的“指挥官”吧，瓦西尔，我们相信你，但不代表可以接受来路不明的家伙。谁知道他背后隐藏着什么目的呢？

VasilyIt's fine, Rex! The Commander is a hero! I can personally vouch for him...没事的，雷克斯！指挥官是一位英雄！我可以用自己的全部担保……

Commoner LeaderA hero? Maybe... but with this many people, what are our odds?英雄？就算是吧……可就这么点人数，我们有多少胜算？

Commoner LeaderYou saw today's search operation, didn't you? The Oathsworn have grown tremendously these past few years. This isn't something we can take on with just a few guns...今天的搜捕行动你也注意到了吧？誓卫军在这几年实力突飞猛进啊。根本就不是靠我们几把枪就可以匹敌的……

VasilyIt'll be different this time. The Commander's firepower can stand against George. We're not throwing eggs at a rock.这次和过去不一样了，指挥官提供的火力支援是可以与乔治对抗的，我们并不是以卵击石。

MerchantBut... if we open fire, people will die, won't they?可是，要是开火会死很多人吧？

Merchant...I still have friends in the Oathsworn. You know my brother-in-law's in there too.……我和誓卫军里有些人的关系也还不错，你知道我小舅子也在那里面吧？

VasilyJett, you—杰特，你……

MerchantDon't get me wrong, Vasily, I won't betray you... I just think... Well... look...别误会，瓦西尔，我不会出卖你的……可是，我觉得呢，就是，那个……你看吧……

MerchantInstead of more pointless sacrifice... maybe... you should reconcile with George.与其继续无谓的牺牲。不如……瓦西尔你去和乔治讲和吧。

MerchantIf you think about it, your conflict isn't irreconcilable... George never tried to take your life—he might still be willing to work with you.其实仔细想想，你们也并没有不可调和的矛盾……乔治一直没有杀你，我想他也愿意和你合作的。

Vasily—That's impossible now.——这已经不可能了。

VasilyYou think negotiation can change anything here?你觉得靠和谈，就能改变这里的现状吗？

MerchantLife is hard now, sure, but it's still better than other places in the Yellow Zone. We can still trade. Even the Varjagers doesn't dare raid us. That's all thanks to George, the Oathsworn... and you.可是我们现在的生活虽然艰难，也总比黄区其他的地方好上很多。还可以做生意，至少瓦良格帮根本不敢来抢我们，这都是靠乔治，誓卫军……还有你啊。

MerchantWho knows what will happen if we rock the boat? What if the Varjagers take advantage? Can we even resist them?打破这种稳定的日子谁知道将来会怎么样？万一瓦良格帮乘虚而入，我们还能抵抗吗？

Commander...……

(Voices overlap—complaints, worries, fears. Each word lands like a hammer on Vasily's heart.)（你一言我一语，看似诉苦的抱怨，像一把铁锤重重地撞击着瓦西尔的内心。）

(Vasily slowly closes his eyes. When he opens them again, even he is surprised—his resolve hasn't wavered. It has only grown stronger.)（瓦西尔缓缓地闭上了眼睛，当他再次睁开时，他自己都意外地发现，此时内心非但没有动摇，反而比任何时候都更坚定。）

VasilyI understand. I'm truly happy to see all of you safe. Please... go home. Let me think this through.我明白了。能见到大家平安无事，我很高兴。各位请回吧。让我再考虑考虑。

Foreman...Don't misunderstand. We're not refusing to help, Vasily.……别误会我们不想帮你啊，瓦西尔。

ForemanWe're just not idealists like you. I've got a family... And honestly, I don't want to rely on outsiders anymore. Hero or not, this isn't their home—it's ours.只是我们毕竟不是你那样的理想主义者，我还有老婆孩子呢……更何况，我不想再靠外来人了，不管是不是英雄，这里都不是他们的家乡，是我们自己的啊。

Commoner LeaderI'm not afraid to fight... but dying for it? That's harder to accept.我倒是不怕打仗，可是……要送死就有点不甘心。

Commoner LeaderAnd my cousin's ELID flared up last month. Luckily, he was selected and sent out for treatment... I can't risk dragging him down.而且，我表弟上个月E.L.I.D.严重发作，幸运地被他们抽中，送到外面的医院治疗了……我不能连累他。

MerchantYou should think about compromise, old pal... Think about all the ELID patients George has sent for treatment.该想想妥协啦，老朋友……哪怕你想想那些被乔治送去治疗E.L.I.D.的人呢？

MerchantIf you want to negotiate with George, contact me. You know... sometimes he still talks about you. You're brothers—surely you can talk things out.如果你想和乔治谈判，可以联系我。你知道的，他有时候……会谈起你，你们两兄弟有什么话不好谈呢？

(Negotiations haven't gone well with either Wulfgar or Vasily's former supporters. I thought it would hit him hard.)（不管是沃夫加还是瓦西尔的旧日支持者，游说的开端都谈不上顺利，我本以为这会让他大受打击。）

(He doesn't say a single word along the way. He doesn't look discouraged or defeated, only lost in thought, as if carefully weighing the stakes of something immense.)（结果一路上他都没有说半个字，他并未灰心或者表现出受挫，只是像在权衡一件大事的利弊般，苦苦思索着。）

CommanderAre you alright?你还好吗？

(Vasily turns back, a bitter yet resolute smile on his face.)（瓦西尔转过身，脸上带着苦涩却坚定的笑容。）

VasilyOf course. I expected this. I just didn't think it would come so soon. They... weren't like this before.当然，这种情况我早有预料，只是没想到来得这么快。他们……曾经不是这样的人。

Dr. WhiteThat's human nature. Compared to suffering, comfort is harder to resist.这也是人之常情，比起苦难，更难忍受安逸的侵蚀。

Dr. WhiteYou've been in prison too long, Vasily.你在牢狱里呆得太久了，瓦西尔。

CommanderSo what now? Are you really going to make peace with George?那你下一步怎么做？真要去跟乔治讲和？

VasilyNo!不！

(Vasily glances at me, almost amused. A faint smile tugs at his lips before he shakes his head.)（瓦西尔看了我一眼，似乎要被这笑话逗乐了。他的嘴角扬起了半分，随后苦涩地摇摇头。）

VasilyTo be honest, I was... disappointed.说实话，我刚才有些……失望。

VasilyI thought we were friends. Rex... once held off an entire Oathsworn squad alone to buy me time.我以为我们都是朋友，雷克斯……他曾独自拖住一队誓卫军给我争取时间。

VasilyJett... burned his own goods to cover our escape.杰特……他不惜烧掉自己的商品掩护过我们。

VasilyBut now... this is what they've become...可他们如今却变成这样……

CommanderGeorge does have his methods...乔治确实有些手段……

VasilyNo. It's not George.不，不是乔治。

VasilyIt's me.是我。

VasilyLike my teacher said... I gave up on myself when I was imprisoned... I rallied them once and they stood beside me. It was my despair... that destroyed everything.就像老师说的……是我自暴自弃，被关押在牢里的缘故……我鼓动过他们一次，他们也愿意站在我的身旁与我并肩作战，是曾经的我的绝望……毁了这一切。

VasilyThat's why I can't give up now. I used to think I was persevering for the sake of those who followed me—forcing myself forward.正因如此，如今我更不能放弃了。曾经我总以为，自己坚持的理由是为了不辜负追随者的期待——只是强迫自己继续走下去。

VasilyBut now, with no one behind me, I finally understand—what I cannot accept is that everyone's fate is subjugated by a tyrant.可现在，当我身后空无一人时，我才真正明白：我不能接受的是所有人的命运被一个暴君所主宰。

VasilyFrom the bottom of my heart... I cannot accept George's rule.我是发自内心地……无法认同乔治的支配。

VasilyI can't give up—even if I'm the last one still standing.我不能放弃，就算我是最后一个还站着抗争的人。

VasilyIf even I kneel, then no one in Mokosh will ever dare to stand again.如果连我都选择下跪，那莫科什就再也不会有人敢于抬头。

VasilyI won't just be a failure; I'll be George's accomplice. Only this time I won't just be abandoning my ideals, I'll be extinguishing Mokosh's last spark with my own hands.那我不光是个失败者，更是乔治的帮凶；不只是放弃理想，更是亲手掐灭了莫科什最后的火种。

Dr. WhiteThere's an old saying in my country—"To give one's all and only rest in death."我的国家有一句老话——鞠躬尽瘁，死而后已。

Dr. WhiteVasily, that's well said.瓦西尔，你说的很好。

CommanderThere's no need for you to die.死不了的。

CommanderGive me time. I'll gather more forces—给我一点时间，我来调遣更多人手——

Dr. WhiteYou've already done a lot, Commander. But what Vasily's friends said earlier... held some truth.你已经做得很多了，指挥官，可是，刚才瓦西尔的朋友们有一句话说得还挺不错的。

Dr. WhiteThis isn't your homeland. It's theirs—这里并不是你的家乡，而是他们的——

CommanderWhat do you mean, Dr. White?白老先生的意思是？

Dr. WhiteVasily, you must convince the people of Mokosh to rise.瓦西尔，你必须说服莫科什的人民起来反抗。

Dr. WhiteThis isn't a personal feud between you and George.这场战斗并不是你和乔治私人的恩怨。

Vasily...I think so too, Teacher.……老师，我也这样想。

VasilyCommander, thank you for thinking of us... but my teacher has opened my eyes to a simple truth... Mokosh became what it is today because of corporate exploitation, George's betrayal, and even my own incompetence... However...指挥官，谢谢你为我们着想……可是，老师点醒了我……莫科什变成如今这样，既要怪财团的盘剥与压榨，也可以责备乔治的出卖，或者我的无能……可是……

VasilyThe people here... they accepted it. They allowed it.这里的居民，大家也默认了，接受了。

VasilyThat won't do.这样，是不行的。

Commander...……

VasilyMokosh's war must be fought by Mokosh's people. Only a victory won by our own hands... is a true victory.莫科什的战争，要莫科什人自己来打，自己亲手取得的胜利……才是真正的胜利。

VasilyOtherwise... we're just receiving charity from you, Commander—from a messiah. After that, we'd never be able to stand tall before you again.否则，就只是从指挥官你这位弥赛亚这里，求来了恩赐，以后我们也无法在你面前抬起头来。

Commander...But your friends all refused you, didn't they?……可是你的朋友不都拒绝了你吗？

VasilyThat's because I asked them empty-handed. As George would put it—I'll have to make them an offer they can't refuse.那是因为我空着手求他们帮忙，用乔治的话说——接下来，我会给他们一个无法拒绝的价码。

CommanderSo what's the offer?用什么付？

VasilyThe future.未来。

(Vasily steps up to us and points at a location on the map.)（瓦西尔走到我们面前，用手指着地图上的一个点。）

(It's a place I know well. In fact, it's where I've spent the most time since arriving in Mokosh. There, we can give the people of Mokosh a compelling reason to rise up against George.)（那里我并不陌生，老实说，那个地方是我来到莫科什后呆得最久的。在那里，我们能给莫科什居民一个充分的、反抗乔治的理由。）

Echoes of Days Past 往昔回音

(The luxury car moves slowly forward while surrounded by a dense crowd. The incendiary speech continues to loop on massive street screens, the impassioned voice echoing down the long avenue.)（豪华轿车在人群的簇拥中缓缓向前。那极具煽动性的演讲画面，仍在街边的大屏幕上循环播放着，高亢激动的话音也在长街上久久回荡。）

(Inside the car, however, the First Leader simply sits in the back seat, silently gazing out at the forest of high-rises and the bustling streets, his expression unreadable.)（然而，轿车之内，那位最高统领此刻只是坐在后排，沉默地望向车窗外林立的高楼与繁华的街道，神情晦暗不明。）

(In his hand, the screen of the latest communicator has just gone dark.)（他的手中，那台最新款通讯终端的屏幕，刚刚暗去。）

GeorgeVasily...瓦西尔……

GeorgeWhy do you still insist on opposing me, refusing even to hear me out...为什么，你还是要和我作对，连话都不愿听我说完……

GeorgeI have brought wealth to Mokosh. What we have now is far more than that dilapidated settlement we once were!明明我已经为莫科什带来了财富，现在我们所拥有的，远比当年那个破败的聚落要多得多！

GeorgeSacrifice something insignificant, complete the deal, gain greater value... it's such a simple principle. How can you not understand it?牺牲一点无关紧要的东西，就能完成交易、获取更大的价值……这么简单的道理，你怎么就不懂呢？

(George turns on the screen again.)（乔治再次按亮了屏幕。）

(Staring at the abruptly terminated call record, his lips twist into a sardonic grimace.)（望着最后一条猝然中断的通讯记录，他露出一丝嘲讽的笑。）

GeorgeIn the end, you're just a coward—naïve, childish, acting all holier-than-thou. You can draw designs, and that's about it!说来说去，你只是个胆小鬼，是个天真、幼稚、假清高的懦夫，除了画设计图你什么都不会！

GeorgeBut this city standing firm in the Yellow Zone isn't built on your blueprints alone...但这座城能在黄区站稳脚跟，靠的可不只是你的设计图……

(...)（……）

(The sharply dressed young man stands before a newly unveiled production line and bows toward the terminal screen.)（西装革履的年轻人站在刚刚揭幕的生产线前，向着终端屏幕鞠了个躬。）

GeorgeMr. Zimmerman, can you see this? This is the pharmaceutical plant completed in phase one. We've been able to build such an advanced production line, thanks to your support.齐默尔曼先生，您能看到吗？这是莫科什一期建设完成的制药厂。感谢您的资助，我们才能建设出这样先进的生产线！

GeorgeRecruitment and training of staff are progressing steadily. We expect to begin the first round of vaccine production next week!制药厂员工的招募和培训工作正在稳步推进，预计下周就能开始第一轮疫苗生产！

GeorgeNext, we will continue expanding the second and third production lines according to plan. By the end of next month, total output will be enough to cover Mokosh's local population, and you will—接下来，我们会依照计划，继续扩建第二、第三道生产线，这样到下个月底，药厂的疫苗总产量就足以涵盖莫科什本地居民的需要，您也……

ZimmermanGeorge, you are a smart man. I shouldn't need to remind you of the specific terms of the aid contract.乔治，你是个聪明人，应该不需要我提醒你援助合约的具体条款。

ZimmermanUnder the agreement, vaccines produced by Mokosh First Pharmaceutical Plant are to be distributed between Mokosh and Cecht FABN at a ratio of 1:7.按照合约，莫科什第一制药厂所生产的疫苗，应当按1:7的比例分别供应给莫科什与法本集团。

GeorgeY-yes! My apologies... I got carried away seeing the plant completed...是……是的！抱歉，看到这座药厂建成，我一时太过激动……

GeorgeYou're right. Without Cecht FABN, this plant wouldn't exist. But according to our calculations, only 12.5% of production may not be enough to sustainably control ELID infection levels among Mokosh residents...您说得对，没有赛诺菲与法本集团，这座药厂不可能落成，但我们进行过核算，仅12.5%的生产量，恐怕无法长期控制莫科什居民的E.L.I.D.感染水平……

GeorgeSo is there room for negotiation? Mokosh has no shortage of manpower, we can increase—所以，这件事是否还有商榷的余地？莫科什最不缺的就是人力，我们可以多——

ZimmermanGeorge, personally, I admire capable young people like you.乔治，从个人来说，我很欣赏像你这样有作为的年轻人。

ZimmermanBut you must understand that the Yellow Zone elite sponsorship program supports the individual, not their hometown.但你要知道，黄区精英人才的资助与扶持项目，针对的是“人才”本身，并不包含对人才家乡的扶助。

ZimmermanWe chose to fund Mokosh's plant because of your performance within the conglomerate, and the feasibility report you submitted on population data and pharmaceutical profitability.我们愿意援助莫科什兴建药厂，是看重你这几年在财团实业时的优秀表现，以及你所提供的关于莫科什的人口分析以及制药产出利润的可行性报告。

ZimmermanCecht FABN is not a charity. Capital flows only where it generates the greatest return. If Mokosh's pharmaceutical plant cannot meet expectations, funding and technical support can be withdrawn at any time.赛诺菲与法本不是慈善机构，集团资金只会流向能创造最大财富之处。如果莫科什的药厂不能为集团带来预期的利润，集团随时可以撤出资金与技术援助。

George...Yes. I'm very sorry. I spoke out of turn. Please... forget what I said.是……非常抱歉！是我自作主张了，请……请您忘记刚才我说的蠢话！

GeorgeWe will comply fully with the contract and supply sufficient qualified vaccines to the conglomerate.我们一定会按照合约要求，为集团提供足量合规的疫苗制品！

ZimmermanGood. The conglomerate will send a convoy next weekend to collect the first batch. Make preparations in advance.嗯。集团会在下个周末派车队接收第一批疫苗产品，记得提前做好准备。

ZimmermanTransporting vaccines from Mokosh to Odesa is expensive. I don't want empty runs.疫苗从莫科什运输到奥德卅的成本很高，我不希望车队空跑。

GeorgeB-but... the original delivery was scheduled for the end of the month...可、可是……原本约定的第一批交付时间应该是本月底……第一批疫苗本来……

ZimmermanThat was the plan, but I've changed my mind.嗯，原本是这样的，但我改主意了。

ZimmermanThe conglomerate is currently facing a vaccine shortage. Mokosh's line can fill the gap.最近集团内部的疫苗供应有些紧张，莫科什的生产线刚好能填补空缺。

ZimmermanAs for the first batch... I know what you're thinking. You want to distribute it to local residents first, don't you? After all, Cecht FABN is far away—skimming a little off the batch wouldn't be difficult.至于第一批货……我知道你的想法。你想尽快将第一批疫苗分发给本地居民，对吗？反正赛诺菲与法本集团远在天边，悄悄匀出一点多余的疫苗并非难事。

GeorgeY-you jest... haha... I wouldn't dare...您说笑了……哈哈……我再有胆量，也不敢打集团的主意……

ZimmermanHeh... I'm not heartless. I understand your position.呵呵……我不是铁石心肠，也理解你在那个位子上的难处。

ZimmermanHow about this... You may allocate products manufactured during the trial phase as well as any substandard units from the first batch to Mokosh residents.这样吧，药厂生产线试运行期间的制品，以及第一批中未达检验标准的残次品，都可以先分配给莫科什居民使用。

???Substandard units? Are you joking—?!残次品？开什么玩笑……？！

GeorgeVasily, shut up!瓦西尔你闭嘴！

(The young man forces a nervous smile at the camera and bows deeply again.)（面对摄像头，年轻人汗涔涔地笑了一下，再次深深鞠躬。）

GeorgeMy deepest apologies. My companion lacks proper etiquette. Please forgive the offense.万分抱歉，我的同伴不太懂规矩，如有冒犯请您见谅！

GeorgeWe appreciate your generosity with these terms. We will begin production immediately and ensure delivery on schedule.我明白，您对莫科什提出的合作条款已经十分宽厚。我们会尽快安排人手开始生产，保证在预期时间交付！

ZimmermanMm. George, remember—you were selected because of your ability.嗯。乔治，记住，你是凭借自己的实力被我选中的精英。

ZimmermanDon't disappoint me.不要让我失望。

(The connection ends. George raises a hand to wipe the sweat off his brow, but a shadow rushes in and a fist interrupts him.)（通讯关闭，乔治抬起手想抹去额上的汗珠，可一旁冲过来的黑影用拳头打断了他。）

VasilyHave you lost your mind?! Giving defective vaccines to our people?! What if something goes wrong?!你疯了吗？！把疫苗残次品留给大家用，要是出问题怎么办？！

GeorgeWhat else can I do?! Without this, we wouldn't even have the defective ones!那我能怎样？！不这么做，我们连残次品都没有！

GeorgeYou saw it—if I refused, they could withdraw everything. All our work would be for nothing!刚才你都看见了，如果我不答应，对方随时可能会撤出资源，我们辛辛苦苦干的这一切就白费了！

VasilyFor nothing? Ha... how is this any different from nothing already...?白费？哈哈……现在和白费又有多大差别呢……

VasilyWhen we signed the contract, you convinced everyone to accept those unfair terms. You said you'd negotiate better conditions later. Now this is the result—how do you explain it to the people?!签合约的时候，是你劝大家接受不合理的条款，是你表示会想办法和对方再谈谈。现在谈出这个结果，你要怎么和大家交代！

GeorgeVasily, understand this—we're not walking away empty-handed.瓦西尔，你弄清楚，我们并不是一无所得。

GeorgeMr. Zimmerman is only taking the first batch. The vaccines planned for this month will come next month.齐默尔曼先生只是调走了第一批产品，原本计划这个月分配给大家的疫苗，下个月总会有的。

GeorgeAnd as for defective units... Honestly, has all that studying made you this picky? Haven't we always used what the White Zones and Green Zones discard?至于残次品……要我说，你真是出去读书读傻了，连这都开始挑了。过去那些年，大家不都是在用白区绿区淘汰下来的残次品吗？

VasilyThat's—!那是——！

(The suited young man pats his companion's shoulder, smiling as he casually drapes an arm around him and guides him out.)（浑不在意地拍了拍同伴的肩膀，西装革履的青年露出笑意，自然地揽着对方往外走。）

GeorgeCome on, don't sulk. The plant is built. We've taken the first step. You should be happy.好了，别跟我置气了。药厂总归建起来了，我们迈出了第一步，你该开心点才是。

GeorgeInstead of complaining, think about how to reassure everyone. You're better with people than I am...比起发牢骚，先想想怎么安抚其他人吧。你和大家伙打成一片的方式，我可学不来……

(...)（……）

(The young man stares at the large pile of "rare supplies" in the office and the Dolls who delivered them, then turns to the terminal screen, somewhat at a loss.)（面对办公室中央堆积如小山的“稀有物资”，以及站在一旁、为运送物资而来的人形，青年有些手足无措地看向终端的屏幕。）

GeorgeM-Mr. Zimmerman... aren't... aren't these supplies too valuable for me?齐、齐默尔曼先生，这些东西交给我，是否……是否有些太过贵重了？

ZimmermanHeh, relax, George. I've reviewed the plant's production and supply records—you've done well.呵呵，放松些，乔治。我看过药厂这几个月的生产和供货记录，你做得很不错。

ZimmermanCecht FABN does not skimp on rewarding excellence. These are your due.赛诺菲与法本集团从不会对优秀员工吝啬。这些，是你为集团赚取利润应得的回报。

ZimmermanTheia, give "that" to him.希娅，把“那个”给他。

(The Doll called Theia nods and retrieves a small box from a portable safe. She opens it. George's eyes widen instantly.)（被称呼为“希娅”的人形轻轻点头，从随身的小型保险箱中取出一个方盒，向着乔治打开。 看到盒中盛放的物品，青年顿时瞪大了眼睛。）

GeorgeTh-these are—!!!！！！这、这是——

ZimmermanThese vaccines are yours. Produced in Odesa for the White Zone, far superior to Mokosh's. A single dose provides long-term immunity.这些疫苗都是属于你的。它们由奥德卅本地制药企业生产，直供白区，其效用远远高出莫科什的制品，只需要一小支，就能提供足够长效的免疫。

ZimmermanOf course... you may also gift them to your "companions".当然……你也可以将它们赠予你的“同伴”。

ZimmermanThe plant is still expanding. Mokosh will grow more prosperous. You can't manage everything alone, can you?药厂还在扩建，莫科什会变得更加繁华，你一个人可管不了那么多，不是吗？

GeorgeThank you! Your support is—谢谢您！能得到您的资助，我实在是——！

ZimmermanNo need to thank me. This comes with conditions. You should've received the email by now.不用谢我，这是有条件的。你应当已经收到那封邮件了。

GeorgeYou mean... the notice about the confidential trial of Cecht FABN's latest ELID immunity drug in Mokosh? I've seen the report—92% efficacy in early trials...您是指……关于法本集团研制的最新抗E.L.I.D.免疫药物在莫科什的秘密试用通知……对吗？我看到了报告，该药品在前期实验中的有效率达到了92%……

ZimmermanExactly. You understand what that means.没错，你明白这个数字的意义。

ZimmermanIf it succeeds in Mokosh, vaccines will no longer be scarce. That would be a great boon to the people of Mokosh. Can you do it, George?如果它能在莫科什顺利推行，疫苗将再也不会紧缺。这对莫科什居民可是件大好事，乔治，你能做到吗？

(The young man smiles, takes a few deep breaths, and slowly clenches his fist.)（青年微笑着，在深呼吸几次后，缓缓握紧了拳。）

GeorgeI... phew... of course.我……呼……当然。

ZimmermanHaha. You've always been smart. I know I never have to worry about you.呵呵，你一向是个聪明人，从不需要我操心。

ZimmermanThen keep up the good work.那么，接下来的日子，就好好干吧。

ZimmermanOh, and this Doll called Theia will be your assistant. Keep her close. The conglomerate will continue assigning personnel to support the operations and security of the pharmaceutical plant.哦对了，这名叫做“希娅”的人形是集团派给你的助手，就留在你身边吧。今后，集团还会继续调派工作和治安人形，协助药厂工作和你的管理。

GeorgeUnderstood. Thank you. I won't disappoint you.我明白了，谢谢您。我绝不会辜负您的期望。

(...)（……）

(George snaps out of the distant memory, his gaze drifting again to the window. Countless screens are playing his speech. He is always surrounded by the Oathsworn and the crowd, greeted by applause and light wherever he goes.)（乔治从遥远的回忆中回过神，目光再次不由自主地飘向车窗外。那里，无数个明亮的大屏幕上映着他演讲的身姿。他的身影永远被誓卫军与人群环绕，所到之处皆有掌声与灯光。）

(Vasily understands neither politics nor compromise. They were meant to stand together, yet he only ever drags George down—and has now become his greatest enemy.)（瓦西尔永远也不懂得什么是政治，什么是妥协。他们本应携手，他却只会拖乔治的后腿，并且终究成为了自己最大的敌人。）

GeorgeThat's right... everything I have now, I earned through my own ability and effort. Mokosh... also owes everything to me.没错……现在我享有的一切，都是我凭借实力与努力换来的。莫科什的一切……也一样。

GeorgeWithout me... without the conglomerate's support, it would never be what it is today.如果没有我，没有财团的资助，莫科什不可能是如今的模样！

GeorgeVasily... you don't understand.瓦西尔……你不明白。

GeorgeWe were born in the Yellow Zone. We never had a choice.我们生在黄区，从来就没得选。

(On the other side...)（在另一边……）

(The Mokosh Autonomous Government building stands at the heart of a bustling district, its interior design mirroring George's persona. At this moment, a "temporary worker" enters the First Leader's office at the top floor.)（莫科什自治政府大楼坐落于繁华地段的中心位置，内部设计风格与第一领袖乔治给人的印象如出一辙。此刻，位于最高楼层的第一领袖办公室迎来了一位“临时工”。）

M200Hello... c-cleaning service!您好，清、清洁服务！

(Three polite knocks. No response. After a moment, the electronic lock clicks open.)（敲门声礼貌地响了三下，无人应答便陷入沉寂。片刻之后，电子锁在一声轻响后解除了锁定。）

(M200 slips inside, mop in one hand, bucket in the other. A freshly washed rag sways lightly at the bucket's edge.)（M200左手拎着拖把，右手提着水桶，闪身进入室内。洗净的抹布挂在水桶侧面，随着M200的动作轻微摇晃。）

M200Phew... good thing I learned a bit of password cracking before.呼……幸好以前学过一点密码破解的知识。

M200Now... where to start "cleaning"?现在，从哪里开始“清扫”呢？

M200Filing cabinet? Server rack? Printer? Drawers?档案柜？还是主机柜、打印机、抽屉？

(M200 hesitates, pacing back and forth before stopping in mild frustration.)（M200向着档案柜走了两步，又犹豫地转向打印机，来回反复地打了几个转之后，终于微恼停步。）

M200Calm down, M200!冷静下来！M200！

M200You have no teammates to advise you—you need your own plan.现在你已经没有能帮忙出主意的队友了，要自己谋划出一个像样的流程方案。

M200Calm, M200. Calm...你要冷静，M200，冷静……

(M200 smacks herself on the cheeks to clear her head.)（M200拍了拍自己的脸颊，清脆的击打声后，思路逐渐清晰。）

M200...Start with the drawers, then make your way across the cabinet, printer, server...先从抽屉开始吧，顺路经过档案柜、打印机记录、主机柜……

M200That's a lot of cleaning.清洁工作量真不小呢。

(She picks up the rag, moves behind the desk, and gently tests the first drawer.)（M200捡起抹布，走向豪华办公桌的另一侧。清洁桌面的同时，她轻手轻脚地摸向第一个抽屉。）

M200...Locked.……上锁了。

M200Password crack... failed. What if I try again...? Failed.密码破解……失败。再试一次呢？……失败。

M200No good. Any further attempts might trigger alarms.不行，继续尝试可能会触发安全警报。

M200...If only I had studied cryptography more deeply. I guess I'll have to back off...……要是学习密码学的时候再深入一点就好了。只能放弃了吗……

(She quickly comes to a decision and moves to the cabinet.)（M200很快做出决断，转向档案柜。）

M200Ah... municipal records.啊……是一些市政管理留档文书。

M200Better record them, just in case. Next—the printer...以防万一，还是录入一下。下一处是打印机……

(She moves on to the printer after failing to break in twice.)（接连两次一无所获之后，M200走向了打印机。）

M200Recent prints... shipping documents? All sent from Mokosh.最近打印的是……货运单据？都是莫科什，也就是这里寄出的。

M200Declared as "personal items"... Insured at maximum level—must be valuable.货物是“个人物品”？选择了最高档位的保费，是很贵重的物件吧。

M200Ah... The policy details are here. 14th-century porcelain, vintage wine, Persian rugs...? Life in the Yellow Zone sure is cushy.啊……保单在这里。14世纪古董瓷器、珍品陈年红酒、波斯地毯……？这黄区的日子也太好过了吧。

M200...Anyway, better record everything. The Commander might need this later...……总之，先全部拍照留档。或许之后指挥官也会需要这些文件……

(Just as she turns toward the server rack, footsteps sound in the corridor. She ducks under the desk out of reflex.)（M200正要走向主机柜，忽然听见走廊处传来脚步声。M200下意识地弯腰躲进办公桌下。）

(Beep. The door opens.)（滴。有人打开了办公室的门。）

Theia...Your frame was too close to the blast and totally unsalvageable. Mine took heavy damage too.……你的素体离炸弹太近，完全救不了了，我的素体也受到了很大的冲击。

TheiaBut thanks to you, I was standing a little further away, so my core just about survived.不过托你的福，爆炸时我所在的位置稍远，勉强保住了核心。

GaiaOh, I see.哦哦，我大概知道状况了。

GaiaYou look so serious... Don't worry, I've reloaded my neural cloud and I'm back to full health! Cheer up!你的表情好严肃……没关系啦，重新加载一遍心智我就满血复活了，打起精神！

GaiaMy baby sis should smile! You look way cuter when you do!妹妹就是要笑着才可爱哦！

TheiaMmm... Gaia, shtop shquishing my fayshe. I can't even talk properly.唔唔……盖娅，别揉我的脸，说话音调都变形了。

Theia...Let go!……放手！

(The sound of fabric rubbing and light scuffling.)（衣料摩擦的声音，手臂碰撞的声音。）

(M200's head swims. She can almost hear Leva and Lenna bickering with each other, picturing how Leva smacks Lenna's hands away.)（M200脑袋晕晕的，好像听见了莱娅和莱娜在说话打闹，她几乎能想象出莱娅是怎么伸手拍开莱娜的。）

M200Hm... It's not them...唔……不可能是莱娅莱娜……

M200Cognitive error... again... I've got to... switch to... silent mode.认知错误……又来了……不行，得转入……静默模式。

TheiaHm? Why are there cleaning tools here? Did the cleaner leave them?嗯？这里怎么会有清扫用品，是负责保洁的人留下的吗？

(M200 freezes and covers her mouth.)（M200顿时全身绷紧，下意识地捂住自己的嘴。）

GaiaTypical Yellow Zone slackness. Can't be helped.真是没办法呢，黄区的家伙，就是缺乏干劲。

GaiaIn the "company", this would get you "disposed of".如果是在“公司”里，这样可是要被“处理”的。

GaiaAnyway... business first. I don't often get to talk face-to-face with you.比起这个……还是说正事吧？虽然能随时和希娅说话，但这样面对面的机会最近可不多哟。

(They approach the desk. It trembles slightly. Gaia's voice is now right above M200.)（她们走近了办公桌。桌子轻微震动，然后盖娅的声音出现在了M200的头顶，仅仅只是一张桌面的间隔。）

TheiaTheia, you know our frames are custom lab models. Mokosh has limited reserves...盖娅，你知道的，我们的素体是实验室定制型号，莫科什的储备量也很少……

GaiaOh dear, are you angry? You're totally angry. Don't worry. As long as we can still prove ourselves useful, we can just order replacements from the conglomerate.呀啊，这是生气了吗？你生气了吧？没事的啦，只要我们还有用，就算素体消耗完了，重新再向集团订购不就好了？

Gaia...That's not the only reason you're angry, is it? I'm practically your other half. I can sense what you're feeling. Something's bothering you, my cute baby sis.……希娅，你生气的原因不只是这个吧。我可是另一个你，你的心情我能感觉到的。我可爱的妹妹，你不对劲。

Theia...Fine. I'll admit the limited availability of our frames is not really the point.……我承认，素体储备量的事只是借题发挥。

TheiaBack then, you reacted faster than I did. If you'd ignored me and pursued the target, you might have caught her.那个时候，你的反应比我更及时。如果你选择不管我，专注反向追踪，凭你的性能优势是有希望抓住目标的。

GaiaR-really? Ah, well, I have no memory of what happened. Maybe I based my course of action on some other specific condition at the scene?是、是这样吗？哎呀，我没有现场的记忆了，说不定是基于别的现场信息判断才做出这个选择的。

GaiaBesides, being blown to pieces hurts. I don't want you to suffer.而且，那样你会很痛啊，被炸成碎片很难受的嘛。

GaiaThe lab locked our sensory parameters. We can't disable them... I really don't understand the point of this design.实验室锁定了感知参数，我们自己又改不了关不掉……真是理解不了实验室为什么要这么设计。

TheiaSo what if I had been blown to bits...? I wouldn't have retained the memory of the pain I suffered—just like you didn't.就算被炸成碎片的是我又如何……重新载入的我不会留下痛苦的记忆，和你现在的状态一样。

GaiaThat's not the point. I was still me in the last frame. What I felt at that moment still mattered, don't you think?话不能这么说，上一个素体的我也是我，那个瞬间的感受不重要吗？

TheiaDolls have no feelings—or if they do, they don't matter. That's what I've learned from this place.人形没有感受，就算有……不管是哪个瞬间的都不重要，这是这里教会我的。

GaiaThat's what they want you to think!他们就希望你这样想！

GaiaThe world isn't kind to Dolls, no matter where we go. So let me be kind. I'll treat you with kindness, Theia, and give you all my love.这个世界从来都不会温柔地对待人形，哪里都不会。所以，就由我来补上温柔的部分吧！只有我会温柔地对待希娅，把我全部的爱都给你。

GaiaNothing matters more than my cute baby doll—not "Mother", not the conglomerate. Remember that, Theia. Work doesn't matter. No matter how hard we Dolls work, there'll never be any promotions or rewards for us. Your feelings matter most!没有什么比我可爱的妹妹更重要。无论是“母亲”大人还是集团，在我心里都比不上你哦。希娅你一定要记住，工作的事情怎么样都可以。反正人形做得再辛苦，也不会得到升职加薪。你自己的感受是最重要的！

TheiaSister... I know. It's just... these days have been stressful.姐姐……我知道，只是……最近几天太过特殊了，我的压力也有点大。

TheiaMr. George keeps probing for classified data beyond his authorization, and threats are rising... I don't even want to think about my report to the higher-ups.乔治先生不断在打探超过他权限的机密，周围的威胁指数又在不断增长，我都不敢想给上面的周报要写多长。

GaiaIt's fine. I'll handle it for my baby sis!没事的，没事的。我来给我可爱的妹妹排忧解难啦！

GaiaIf they all just die, the problem is solved, right? Leave it to me.让他们全都去死，问题就可以解决了吧？交给我。

Theia...Is it though? After the incident in Lviv, the conglomerate's control has been weakening for whatever reason.……会解决吗？据说利沃夫事件后，财团的掌控力因为不明原因，各处都在衰退。

TheiaI've deployed personnel as instructed by Mr. George, but... something just feels off.我按照乔治先生的指示调度了周边的人员过来，不过……不知道为什么，总有些不安。

GaiaYou worry too much. We only need to think about survival... and securing a future where we stay together.你操心太多了，我们只需要考虑……怎么活下去，再取得能永远在一起的地位和方法就可以了。

GaiaWe'll prove our strength. No one will treat us as tools again—要让他们认可我和希娅的力量，谁也不能把我们再当工具看待——

GaiaAlright, let's go. Since we rarely meet, how about you treat me to something good?好了，走啦，我们姐妹难得见面，先带我吃点好的？

Theia...You're right. We're just executors anyway. The important decisions aren't up to us.……说得也是，反正我们只是执行机器，又决定不了什么重要的事。

TheiaAt least Mr. George gave me free access to the cafeteria. That's something, I suppose.不过乔治先生给了我随意使用食堂的权限，也不是完全没有好处。

(They leave. The door closes at last, and M200 exhales in relief.)（两人逐渐走远，办公室门终于再次关闭。M200忍不住长长吐出一口气。）

(Beep. The door opens again. M200's eyes widen as she hurriedly ducks back under the desk.)（嘀，门再次开启。M200瞪大了眼，刚钻出桌底的脑袋连忙缩了回去。）

GaiaUrghhhh... I forgot my bike keys...呃呃呃我的机车钥匙忘记拿了——

GaiaGot them, Theia! Close the door!好啦，希娅，可以关门了！

TheiaHm... I've got a feeling... something's different about this office from when I left this morning...嗯……我总觉得……有些地方和今早出门的时候不一样……

(Theia steps forward to inspect the room.)（希娅疑惑地向前走了两步，想要仔细检视这个办公室。）

(M200's hand inches toward her weapon.)（M200的手慢慢地移动，默默地搭在了自己的枪上。）

GaiaOh, come on! Work is making you paranoid! Let's go already!哎呀！都说了是工作让你神经过敏啦，走吧，走吧！

(Slam. The door finally shuts for good this time.)（砰。这一次，办公室门终于结实地关上了。）

(M200 decides to abandon the search. She slips out swiftly once the corridor is quiet.)（M200无心再在这里探查。等到走廊外回归寂静，她快速地起身离开。）

Faking Humanity 伪装人类

(On the outskirts of the Mokosh settlement, warehouses, factories, and residential buildings are scattered in uneven clusters. The Oathsworn mainly patrol around the warehouses and factories, but even the nearby ordinary housing benefits from the improved security.)（莫科什聚落外围，仓库、厂房与民居错落排布。誓卫军主要围绕着仓库与工厂巡逻，但只要紧贴着这些设施，即使是普通的民居也能沾到一点治安良好的光。）

(Early in the morning, a small-statured Doll jumps off a free worker shuttle and enters a warehouse. There is no need to search—the temporary hiring station is set right at the entrance.)（清晨时分，一名小个子人形跃下免费的晨间工人运输车，走进一处仓库。不用四处寻找，临时招工处就设置在仓库门口。）

M200Hello, I'm here to report for duty.您好，我来报到。

Warehouse WorkerDo you have the referral slip from the agency? I also need your owner's authorization signature and your unit ID.中介的介绍单带着吗？还要归属人的签字授权书，人形编号也报给我。

(M200 places the documents on the registration desk. The forged paperwork she prepared in advance is flawless, but... the referral slip still carries a faint warmth. M200 knows it is the residual heat from the printer.)（M200将相关文件放到登记台上。事前准备好的假文件天衣无缝，只有……那张介绍单仍带着微微的热意。M200知道，那是打印机的余温。）

(Her fingers loosen slightly and the warm slip flutters to the ground.)（M200手指微松，温热的介绍单就飘落在了地上。）

M200Ah... sorry! I'm so sorry!啊……不好意思！不好意思！

Warehouse WorkerTsk. Get a move on. If your efficiency is too low, we'll return you.啧，手脚麻利点。要是效率太低，我们可是会退货的。

M200Yes, yes, I'll work hard.嗯嗯，我会努力干活的。

(M200 takes a moment to pick it up. By now, the paper has cooled to room temperature. After a quick check, the warehouse worker nods.)（M200摸了一会儿才捡起介绍单，现在它的温度已经与室温接近了。仓库工人简单对照过信息，向M200点点头。）

Warehouse WorkerCome with me.你跟我过来。

Warehouse WorkerYour job is to move goods from the entrance to the designated shelves. Accounting for standard Doll efficiency, you move ten items every five minutes. That's 2,880 items in 24 hours. Rounding up, your daily target is 3,000. You get a pass if you meet 80% of the quota on your first day. Starting tomorrow, 3,000—no exceptions.你的工作就是把大门口的货搬到指定的货架上。我们统计过其他人形的工作效率，算你五分钟搬十件，一天二十四小时就是2880件，四舍五入一下，你的每日工作目标是3000件。第一天工作量可以打八折，明天开始，3000件，一件都不能少。

Warehouse WorkerUnderstand? Any questions?能理解吗？有没有什么问题？

M200That's not how rounding works... No, never mind.那不叫四舍五入……不，不重要。

M200May I ask... is that 3,000 items in 24 hours, with no rest time?请问，二十四小时3000件，没有休息时间吗？

Warehouse WorkerA robot works 24 hours a day, no? If you need rest, then what use are you?机器人不就是二十四小时工作的吗？如果要休息那要你们有什么用？

Warehouse WorkerYou look like a newer model. Don't be lazy. Learn some proper work ethics.看你型号也挺新的，年纪轻轻不要好吃懒做，懂不懂得奋斗。

Warehouse WorkerAnything else? If you can work, work. If not, there are plenty lined up behind you.还有什么问题？能干就干，干不了你后面还有的是人形排着队报名。

M200...Yes, I can work! I'll start right away!……能干，能干！我这就开工！

Warehouse WorkerThen get moving. I suggest you run—you won't hit ten items every five minutes by walking. I've got other rookies to process. Figure it out yourself.那你开始吧，我建议你用跑的，走路赶不上五分钟十件。后面还有新人要我接待，你自己熟悉一下。

(The worker runs off, leaving M200 alone to survey the warehouse.)（仓库工人给完最后的建议，一路小跑着离开，留下M200独自打量这个仓库。）

(If not for the documents she saw in George's office, no one would suspect that these ordinary crates contain priceless luxury goods.)（如果不是亲眼看过乔治办公室中的寄件单据，没人能想到这些平平无奇的物资箱中会有价值连城的奢侈品。）

M200If I can find the manager's office, I can see the next destination.如果能找到管理员办公室，我就能看到第二程的地址了。

M200Could these goods be heading toward... properties owned by high-level officials?那些物品的目的地……会是……管理局高层的产业所在吗？

Warehouse WorkerHey! Newbie! Why are you just standing there? I've already finished briefing the one behind you!喂！那个新来的人形！你愣在那里干嘛？我都引导完你后面那个人形了！

Warehouse WorkerMove! No slacking!快点跑起来，别偷懒！

M200Yes, sir!是！是！

(M200 hurries to the pile of goods at the entrance. While moving, she carefully studies the layout of the warehouse and how the shelves are arranged.)（M200不得不跑向门口的货物堆。保持移动的同时，她尽力观察着仓库内部的地形和货架分布。）

(The first floor is all shelving. On the second floor, a protruding room along the wall is likely the manager's office. A narrow staircase sits along the south wall. No elevator. The main gate is wide and tall enough for heavy vehicles with aerial ladders.)（一楼只有货架，二楼墙边凸起的房间看起来就是管理室。南侧靠墙有上二楼的窄楼梯，没有电梯，大门宽度和高度可以让云梯工程车通过。）

M200Layout is pretty simple and straightforward. All memorized.布局方正，很简单，我记住了。

M200Now I just need an opportunity to approach the stairs. Perhaps... a delivery to nearby shelves? Until then, I must keep moving cargo—接下来只需要等待一个接近楼梯附近的机会。比如……会有货物需要送到那边的货架上吧？在此之前，只能搬货——

M200This goes here!搬货！

M200This goes here.搬货。

M200...This goes here...……搬货……

M200...This... goes here...……搬……货……

Warehouse WorkerHey! Why are you slowing down again?喂！你怎么又慢下来了？

Warehouse WorkerYou were faster earlier! Keep running! Robots don't get tired! Save me the act!前几轮我看你跑起来挺快的呀，接着跑啊！机器人又不会累，你在演什么？

M200Even machines degrade under continuous high-load operation.就算是机器，核心二十四小时高功率运转也会加快损耗的。

M200That's basically the same as fatigue experienced by humans, isn't it?这和人类的疲惫应该算是一个意思吧？

(M200 lifts her 500th crate, muttering softly as she scans the barcode.)（M200抱起她今天的第500件货物，一边小声嘀咕，一边熟练地扫描货物运单上的条码。）

M200South-296, row 3, shelf 2. Done. Need to move faster—this one's almost overdue.南二九六，三，二。好，跑速要再加快一点，这单快要超时了。

M200Next—South-312, row 5, shelf 7.下一单，南三一二，五，七。

M200...No, wait, I'm not here to work. Only 500 items and I'm already forming reflexes.……不，不对，我不是来打工的，才搬了五百件就已经快要形成条件反射了。

M200South-312... huh?!南三一二货架……咦？！

(Her dull eyes light up again.)（M200失去光彩的双眼再度被点亮。）

M200That's right by the stairs—this is my chance!这不是就在楼梯前吗，这是我的机会！

(M200 slips between shelves into a blind spot beyond camera coverage. The worker is also conveniently located at a spot where he can't see her.)（M200顶着货物转进货架与货架之间，这里正有一块顶部摄像头无法覆盖的死角。时机正好，仓库工人的位置也无法看见M200的行动。）

(She sets the crate down and darts up the stairs while the worker is briefing another Doll.)（M200放下货物，趁着仓库工人正在指引其他人形，矮身冲上二层平台。）

M200Unlock, unlock—please work on the first try... Commander... watch over me...解锁解锁，请一定要一次成功，拜托快点解开！指挥官……保佑我……

(Her hands tremble slightly due to nerves, but cracking the password on an electronic lock requires little physical dexterity.)（紧张使M200的手指有些不受控制地轻颤，好在人形通过电子手段破解密码锁并不需要多么精妙的手艺。）

(Beep. The door handle yields in M200's hand, and the lock releases.)（随着滴的一声轻响，M200手心的握把一松，面前的门锁解开了限制。）

M200Good, it went smoothly—eeep?!好，顺利——噫？！

M200K-Kalin...?格、格琳……？

(The door opens. A pistol emerges from the gap, its barrel pressed against M200's chest.)（门打开的同时，门缝中伸出一把手枪，黑洞洞的枪口顶上M200的胸膛。）

(M200 stares as Kalina stands there with her gun raised.)（而在M200的眼中，是格琳娜站在门口，持枪对着她。）

HQ ManagerI've been watching you.盯你很久了。

HQ ManagerYou know how much a Doll looking around furtively stands out among a bunch of dumb bots moving like clockwork?你知不知道在一群流水线机器人中间，一个东张西望左顾右盼的人形有多显眼？

HQ ManagerSpeak. Who sent you? What's your objective?说吧，哪里派来的？目的是什么？

(The armed manager yawns and steps out of the office. Security droids emerge, surrounding the platform.)（握着手枪的管理员打着哈欠慢慢地走到门外。配合着她的动作，安保机器人从各个角落冒出，很快包围了这个小小的二楼平台。）

M200...Kalina wouldn't say that about Dolls. This isn't her. Don't be fooled by the hallucination...……格琳娜不会这样说人形，不是格琳娜不是格琳娜，不要被幻觉骗了……

HQ ManagerScared into babbling gibberish? First time doing this?吓得说胡话了？你刚开始干这一行？

(The unexpected visual throws M200 off—but only for a few seconds.)（超出预料的视觉信息让M200一时有些乱了手脚，但慌张也只持续了几秒的时间。）

M200...I'm sorry. I'm still inexperienced.……非常抱歉，我……呃，我确实还不熟练。

M200Would you mind lowering the gun? When I'm scared... I forget my objective...请问，您方便放下枪吗？我一害怕……就、就想不起来我的目的……

HQ ManagerI do mind.不方便。

(The gun remains steadily pressed against M200.)（那把枪稳稳地抵着M200，没有一丝一毫的动摇或偏移。）

HQ ManagerYou're afraid... Then what about me? A Doll could crush my ribs easily.你害怕，我就不害怕吗？一个机械结构的人形，轻轻松松就能撞断我的肋骨吧。

HQ ManagerYou'd better stay still. Don't make me more afraid, or I might accidentally shoot your core.现在这样就好，我劝你保持住这个姿势，别让我更害怕，否则的话我的子弹可能会惊恐地击穿你的核心。

M200...Then... may I ask how I was discovered?……那……我可以问一下我是怎么被发现的吗？

HQ ManagerWhat do you think?你觉得呢？

(The manager smirks but doesn't answer. M200's bumbling behavior has lowered her guard slightly, which is why she remains oblivious as a soft breeze slowly blows open the door behind her.)（管理员扯了扯嘴角，并未给M200任何答案。但M200这一连串天真的举止让她的警惕有所放松。所以，当一阵风慢慢吹开管理员背后的门时，她并未在意。）

(M200 glimpses the control room—walls of surveillance feeds. Hundreds of figures moving along pre-plotted routes, observed from hundreds of angles flood her vision.)（M200看见了管理室内填满了整面墙壁的监视窗口。上百个视角，上百个在既定线路上移动的人影，像是洪水般灌入M200的脑海。）

M200So there are hidden cameras between shelves...原来货架之间也有隐藏的摄像头。

M200Is that new tech? My scan didn't detect them...是新款的设备吗？我进行镜头扫描的时候，没有发现它们……

HQ ManagerYep, installed by higher-ups. Practically undetectable.嗯，上面派人安装的隐形设备，现有技术基本扫描不出来。

M200Thank you. I'll remember that.谢谢您的解惑，我明白了，以后我一定会注意的。

HQ ManagerI've told you enough. Now make my job easier.好了，我已经透露了这么多了。你也让我的工作好做一点吧。

(The gun shifts impatiently.)（抵在胸口的枪焦躁地转动了一下。）

M200Um... actually...呃……其实……

M200I-I'm... an investigative Doll from NOMFA... assigned to a classified mission by the URNC government.我、我是隶属于……罗克萨特主义合众国联盟……非军事力量管理局的……调查员人形。我接受政府委派，正在执行机密公务。

M200I'm sorry, but even if you put a hole through me here, my core protocols prevent me from disclosing any details.很抱歉，就算您在这里开一个洞，我的底层设定也不允许我透露具体的工作内容。

(A truth mixed with a touch of fabrication. Lying through her teeth like this to "Kalina" sends a strange thrill through her. M200 can almost feel her neural cloud throbbing.)（是真相，只不过掺杂了三分善意的虚假。当着“格琳娜”的面这样胡扯，感觉还真是刺激。M200感觉心智都在颤抖。）

HQ ManagerAh... in other words, you're "expendable". Just like us.懂了，说白了，你也是“耗材”，跟我们一样。

HQ ManagerWhere's your real ID? The registry didn't mention anything about NOMFA.真正的身份证明呢？我看过你刚才登记的电子档了，上面可没有什么非军事什么管理局。

M200It's in my bag! Please lower your weapon. I'll show you.证件都在我的背包里！请您放下武器，我这就拿出来。

M200Please rest assured. I'm well-trained and very polite...您放心，我是受过严格训练的人形，我很讲礼貌的……

(M200 steadies her voice to appear less suspicious.)（M200努力让声音不那么颤抖，态度不那么心虚。）

HQ Manager...……

(It works. M200's bright eyes and youthful panic seem to have triggered some sort of nostalgia in the manager. After some hesitation, she slowly lowers the gun.)（成功了。M200清澈的眼神和青涩的慌张似乎唤起了管理员的某些回忆。管理员犹豫片刻，慢慢放下手中的枪。）

(The moment her wrist relaxes, M200 lunges at the manager, gripping her gun arm firmly.)（就在管理员手腕松动的那一刻，M200弯身撞进管理员的怀里，一只手则牢牢按着管理员持枪的手。）

HQ Manager...Ugh! My ribs—……唔！肋骨！……

M200Don't worry, they won't break... I have some medical expertise...别担心，肋骨断不了的啦……我正好也略懂一些医学……

(A precise strike on the nerve cluster renders her unconscious. There's no need to break any bones.)（只要在神经丛施加正确的压力，人类就会失去意识，根本不需要弄断什么骨头。）

(M200 drags her inside and starts scanning all accessible data.)（M200将晕过去的管理员拖进房间，开始扫描她所能触及的一切资料。）

(George's luxury inventory stored in the main database. Shipping logs bearing the conglomerate's name. High-end security systems that are completely out of place in a residential area. Financial ledgers of the warehouse's operations with astronomical figures...)（主数据库中暂存的、属于乔治的奢侈品明细列表；标记着财团所属公司名字的物流溯源单据；价值不菲远胜居民区的财团系安保系统；仓库运营维护的巨额账本……）

(She's still clutching the gun she seized from the manager. Just as she re-engages the safety, she sees something odd on the surveillance monitor.)（她的手中依然还握着从管理员那里夺来的枪。刚拨回手枪的保险，监控屏幕上就显示出了不寻常的一幕——）

(A squad of armed personnel approaches.)（一队武装人员正向管理室走来。）

(M200 reaches for her weapon behind her back, but when her eyes sweep over the manager, she suddenly changes her mind.)（M200的手下意识摸向背后，那里藏着她最趁手的武器。直到余光瞟到管理员的那一刻，M200忽然改变了想法。）

M200Maybe... I can avoid this fight?或许……我可以避开这次战斗？

(Minutes later, a knock sounds at the door.)（几分钟后，管理室外响起敲门声。）

Oathsworn Squad LeaderHello, ma'am. You reported a suspicious intruder eight minutes ago...您好，您在八分钟前上报了发现可疑侵入者……

(It's an Oathsworn squad, blocking the door to the office. There are no other exits in this sealed room.)（门外是一个莫科什誓卫小队，他们用身躯牢牢地堵住了管理室的门。而这个封闭的房间并没有其他的门窗可供撤退。）

(Even though she has a plan, she still can't but feel nervous.)（即使心中已经有了计划，M200仍旧有些紧张。）

M200I misclicked. Nothing's wrong. You can go. Sorry.是我手抖点错了，其实没什么事，你们回去吧，不好意思啊。

Oathsworn Squad LeaderUnderstood. Glad you're okay.好的，您没事就好。

(Her tension eases slightly.)（M200悬着的心微微放松。）

Oathsworn Squad LeaderOne last thing... Forgive me, but could you please confirm your name...?最后……请允许我冒昧地确认一下，您的名字是……？

M200Maria.玛利亚。

Oathsworn Squad LeaderYour voice sounds a little different than usual?您的声音好像和平时不太一样？

M200The air conditioning... is too cold... I think I caught a chill... cough... cough...因为……管理室的空调太冷，我冻病了……咳咳咳……咳咳……

Oathsworn Squad LeaderYou also seem shorter.您是不是还比平时矮一点？

M200Uh... M-my shoes are quite old... The soles may have worn down.可、可能是……我这双鞋穿久了，鞋底磨得有点薄。

Oathsworn Squad LeaderI see.原来如此。

(The guard points to his bio scanner, which clearly shows a flatline. Unfortunately, M200 is not currently equipped with advanced camouflage that can trick these gadgets.)（安保人员指了指他随身携带的生命体征检测仪，不必凑近就能看见那上面只有一条笔直的线段——很遗憾，M200这次没有安装能够骗过这些机器的高级伪装模块。）

Oathsworn Squad LeaderThen why do you have no heartbeat?那么，您为什么没有心跳呢？

(B-busted!)（要、要露馅了！）

M200Uh...呃……

M200Working so much tends to suck the life right out of you...班上多了变成这样也很正常吧……

(An eerie silence falls over them. M200 starts fidgeting with the hem of her top.)（诡异的沉默笼罩了双方。M200无意识地搅弄起了自己的衣角。）

Oathsworn Squad Leader...……

Oathsworn Squad LeaderYou're not human, are you, intruder?你并不是人类，是吗？侵入者？

M200...……

(The Oathsworn squad leader barely hears her muttering—until she draws her weapon and strikes him with the stock.)（起初，誓卫小队长并未听清M200的自言自语。直到她抽出背后的武器，顺手用枪托砸向对方，誓卫小队长才听清人形少女的语声。）

M200I can do this... Even I can do this...我可以的……就算是我也能做到……我可以的……

Faking Humanity 伪装人类

(All the nearby Oathsworn soldiers are lying on the ground. M200 has a clear, unobstructed view of all the monitors covering every corner of the warehouse.)（周围的莫科什誓卫现在已经全都躺到了地上。站在M200现在的位置，可以将整个仓库的监控画面尽收眼底。）

(M200 stows her weapon and steps out of the manager's office. It is utterly bizarre—the Dolls under the stairs must have heard the commotion, but nobody looks up. All the Dolls know she's right there, but they all seem determined to keep on working as if nothing has happened at all.)（M200将武器放回背后，走出管理室。这是一种奇妙的感觉，阶梯下方的人形一定听到了响动，但没有人形抬起头往上看。所有的人形都知道她就在那里，但不论是哪一边都努力地扮演着无事发生。）

Dandelion...M200? M200?……M200？M200？

DandelionThe connection is definitely up. Do you hear me?连接确实成功了，能听见我的声音吗？

M200Mm. The second umbrella didn't work as expected.唔，第二把伞没有起到预想中的防雨效果。

M200But we gained intel on some new tech. If we learn from this experience, next time...不过，得到了新技术的情报，如果能吸取教训，下一次或许可以……

DandelionStill talking about the rainy season?雨季的话题还没结束？

DandelionAnd in front of an OGAS? Seriously...?而且，你确定要在一个OGAS面前反反复复地提起伞吗……

M200My second umbrella is called "Disguise".嗯，我的第二把伞，名为“伪装”。

M200...Miss Dandelion, when did you establish the connection? Sorry, I'll do my best to avoid the subject.……丹德莱小姐，您是什么时候连接上我的？对不起，我会尽量在您面前避免这个话题。

DandelionFrom when I called your designation.从叫你的代号开始。

M200One second, please. Let me finish up...稍等一下哦，我这里还需要收个尾……

(On the surveillance monitor, the warehouse worker is still sitting at the entrance, waiting to brief new Doll porters.)（监控画面中，负责引导人形的仓库工人仍在遥远的大门口坐着，等待着新的人形搬运工上门。）

(Below the stairs, the Dolls are still fully focused on moving crates. M200 watches them and recalls how she herself got so engrossed in the task of moving crates, that she almost forgot her own mission.)（而二楼阶梯的下方，人形们依然专注于扛着物资箱来回跑动。M200看着她们，好像看见了不久之前沉迷搬运忘记任务的自己。）

M200If they stop, they don't meet the quota and lose pay. Their top directive is to keep moving.一旦停止搬运就会超时，超时是要扣钱的。现在她们的执行指令中，最高优先级的只有搬运吧。

M200...If it weren't for the Commander, I might've become one of them...……如果不是指挥官，我现在……大概也会成为她们中的一员。

DandelionI don't know what you're talking about. Bandwidth is limited—I'm cutting video.不知道你在说什么，网速有限，我把实时画面关掉了。

DandelionM200, the connection should hold for a short while. Find a safehouse. We'll resume the cleanup process.M200，现在网络可以稳定一段时间，你找个安全屋待着，我们继续杀毒。

M200Understood. Withdrawing now.收到，正在撤离。

(M200 packs up her equipment and exits swiftly, vaulting over the wall.)（M200收拾好了装备，没有多做停留，很快走出了仓库门，翻跃过隔离墙离开。）

M200Miss Dandelion, I have new intel that the Commander may find useful.丹德莱小姐，我有一些新发现，或许能帮上指挥官。

M200Sending everything now. Please relay it to him.我现在将所有新情报发送给您，请您转发给指挥官。

DandelionImpressive. All classified data, not found even in Mokosh's digital database.不赖嘛，看起来都是机密资料，莫科什的电子资源库里都没有这个。

DandelionWhere'd you get all this sweet juicy stuff?你在哪里找到这种好东西的？

M200In George's office. Among municipal records... and correspondence with a Mr. Zimmerman.乔治的办公室里，市政管理相关的档案，还有……与一位齐默尔曼先生的往来信件中。

M200Uploading.已经开始传输了哦。

DandelionIt's entirely your call, but I did say time is limited. Do you want to leave the virus removal for later?我是无所谓，但我说过了，连接时间有限，你要延后清除病毒吗？

M200The Commander comes first. As for the virus... I've gotten used to it. I can live with it for a bit longer.指挥官的事更重要一点吧。至于病毒……我已经习惯了，慢一点也没有关系。

M200Also, George and his secretary Doll have authorization to mobilize nearby armed forces... Corporate troops. Please tell the Commander to be careful.另一项情报是，乔治和他的秘书人形有权限调动周边的武装力量……是财团的武装，请指挥官务必小心。

DandelionI'll pass it on. Now let's sort you out, okay?我会转告的。现在可以解决你自己的事了吧？

M200Right, I'm ready. Ready for Level II entry.嗯，我准备好了，随时可以进入二级平层。

Steelcleave 折铁

VasilyMove according to plan. Let's go.就按刚才的计划，我们出发吧。

CommanderDr. White, we'll have to trouble you to keep looking after Mayling. The next operation is dangerous; non-combatants should stay back. Groza, Krolik, and Balthilde will remain with you as well, just in case.老先生，要继续麻烦您照顾美玲了。接下来的行动有些危险，非战斗人员还是不要靠近比较好。以防万一，闪电、克罗丽科和巴希达也会继续跟着你们。

Dr. WhiteHa, Commander, that tone reminds me of my parents...哈哈，指挥官这个语气让我想起了我的父母……

Dr. WhiteMayling, it seems your Commander really worries about you.美玲，看来你的指挥官十分放心不下你啊。

MaylingI'm not a child anymore. I've stayed behind on my own before, so stop fussing...我已经不是小孩子了。又不是第一次自己留守，别啰嗦这么多啦……

CommanderThen take care of Dr. White, Mayling.那就照顾好白先生，美玲。

Dr. WhiteHeh... enough jokes.呵呵……不开玩笑了。

Dr. WhiteDon't worry about us. My position keeps me relatively safe. Even if the Oathsworn find us, they'll have to put the 11th Bureau into consideration. Just focus on your mission.不用牵挂我们，像我这样的身份还是比较安全的，就算被誓卫军发现，碍于十一局也要慎重考虑如何对待我们。你们专心完成你们的事就好。

Dr. WhiteMay you claim victory, Commander.指挥官，祝你旗开得胜。

UllridCommander, I have reached the designated coordinates outside the prison. All preparations are complete.指挥官，已到达监狱外指定坐标，一切准备就绪。

KlukaiCommander, 404 is in position.指挥官，404小队全员就位。

ZhaohuiMonsoon Squad is ready. We can act at any time.季风小队已就位，随时可以行动。

(As the squads take their positions one after another, Vasily crouches carefully behind cover. As he stares at the large, oppressive iron gate he only recently escaped from, his body tenses.)（紧跟着陆续就位的人形小队，瓦西尔也小心地蹲伏到掩体之后。他紧盯着不久前才从中脱身的、深不见底的巨大铁门，身体似乎也绷紧了。）

VasilyPhew...呼……

CommanderNervous?紧张吗？

VasilyA little, but more than that... I feel guilty. There are still many of my people inside. They should never have been there. I should have freed them sooner.有一点吧。不过，更多的是愧疚——那里面还有我的许多同胞，他们本不该在那里。我该早些将他们救出来的。

VasilyAnd even if I do free them... I'll just be using them as they are now, dragging them back into battle.可是，就算我救出他们，也只是为了利用他们的现况……把他们再拉进战场。

CommanderThat's to prevent more people from ending up like them, isn't it?这是为了不出现更多和他们一样的牺牲者，不是吗？

(Vasily nods. As if finally making up his mind, he holds out a hand.)（瓦西尔点点头，像是终于下定了决心一般，他向我伸出手。）

VasilyCommander, could you lend me a gun? If you have a spare.指挥官，可以借我一把枪吗？如果你还有多余的话。

VasilyThis time, I want to do my part properly. Let everyone see my resolve.这一次，我也想好好出一份力，让大家都看到我的决心。

CommanderOf course.当然。

(I take out a spare firearm and place it firmly in his hand.)（我掏出随身的备用枪，郑重地放进瓦西尔手中。）

CommanderIt's yours. Use it well.交给你了。好好使用它吧。

KlukaiCommander, the Oathsworn are beginning their shift rotation. Do we move now?指挥官，监测到誓卫军已开始换岗，是否立即行动？

CommanderAttention, all squads! The operation begins now. Your target is the Mokosh Prison. Full breach!各小队注意！现在开始行动，目标莫科什监狱，全面突破！

Gathered DollsYes, Commander!是！

Steelcleave 折铁

(Under the combined assault of the squads, the Oathsworn guarding the prison quickly collapse. The Dolls move into the cells, detaining resisting guards and exchanging them with Vasily's former companions.)（在各小队的联合攻击下，守卫监狱的誓卫军很快败退。人形们进驻地牢，将不愿投降的看守一一押解，与牢狱中瓦西尔原本的同伴交换。）

(Cell doors open one by one. Some prisoners step out cautiously, incredulously, reaching out to touch the air beyond the bars. Others surge forward, surrounding Vasily.)（牢笼被逐一打开，一些囚徒走出牢门，带着些许试探与不可思议，触碰门外的空气。还有一些人一拥而上，将瓦西尔围在其中。）

Weak Prisoner...Vasily?……瓦西尔？

Weak PrisonerYou... finally... came to save us...你……终于……来救我们了……

Agitated PrisonerVasily, you're here! We've all been waiting for you!瓦西尔，你终于来了！我，我们，大家一直都在等你！

Passionate PrisonerI knew you'd come back after leaving with that mysterious prisoner. So, what's the plan this time? I'm with you!看你那天跟着那个神秘囚犯离开的样子，我就知道你一定还会回来。说吧，这次要怎么做！我跟着你！

Curious PrisonerThese Dolls are incredible. Are they your reinforcements? Do we finally have a chance to defeat George? Oh, and are you alright? The guards said you were injured fighting him?这些人形真厉害，是你找来的救兵？这一次，我们是不是有希望彻底打倒乔治了？哦对了，你身子还好吗？听看守说，你跟乔治那大家伙打架的时候受了伤？

(Surrounded by his friends, Vasily smiles as he answers one anxious question after another.)（被围在人群之中，瓦西尔笑着，不停地回应着身边七嘴八舌的关怀。）

(As the crowd grows and the noise swells, he shakes his head helplessly, leaps onto a chair, and raises his voice.)（可眼见围过来的人越来越多、话语越来越繁乱，他无奈地摇摇头，纵身跳上了一张椅子，面向人群放大了声音。）

VasilyYes, my friends. I am here.是的，我的朋友们，我来了。

VasilyIt is not time to give up yet. I have made my decision—to risk my life and fight again.现在还不是放弃的时候，我已经下定决心，要赌上我的生命再抗争一次。

(He looks at the people who once followed him, who suffered because of him. His eyes quickly fill with tears.)（瓦西尔看着这些曾经追随他，又因为他而饱受折磨的人们，很快热泪盈眶。）

VasilyPlease... help me once more. I need you...请再帮我一次，我需要你们……

(The restless crowd falls silent. All eyes are fixed on him, like small flames waiting to reignite in the darkness.)（骚动喧闹的人群安静下来。一双双眼睛凝视着瓦西尔，如同一颗颗小小的火苗，正等待着在黑暗中重新燃起。）

(Vasily gestures to Ullrid behind him, who begins recording with her terminal.)（瓦西尔挥手示意他身后跟随的乌尔丽德，用她的个人终端开始录像。）

VasilyMokosh, listen to me—莫科什啊，请听我说——

VasilyI am Vasily Pugachev. I once proudly called myself an engineer of this city.我是瓦西尔·普加乔夫——我曾自豪地称呼自己是这座城市的工程师。

VasilyDo not be afraid. Right now, every terminal in Mokosh is under my control.请不要怕，现在，整个莫科什所有的终端都在我的控制之下。

VasilyI am here to tell you the truth—the truth of Mokosh.为的只是告诉大家一个真相，莫科什的真相。

(I glance at the terminal beside me. As expected, Ullrid's filming is excellent.)（我扫了一眼手边的终端，如预期的那样——乌尔丽德的摄影技术还挺不错的。）

VasilySome of you know me. You know I was imprisoned for opposing George. He told you I colluded with outsiders to betray our city.有些人认识我，都知道我因为反抗乔治而被他关押在这里——乔治对你们说，我与外部的人勾结，想要出卖自己的城市。

VasilyBut the truth is—our city has already been betrayed.但我想说的是——我们，莫科什这座城市，已经被出卖了。

VasilyThink about how George has treated the people of Mokosh.大家请想想吧，乔治是怎么对待莫科什的居民——

VasilyWe built this underground city together, yet he has taken all its wealth!他和我们一起建立起这座地下城，却把这座城市创造的财富都夺取一空！

VasilyHe allows the spread of Erdis, letting our companions weaken from the misuse of drugs!他纵容厄狄斯在这里蔓延，让我们的同伴因为过度使用药物而日渐衰弱！

(The camera sweeps across the prisoners' gaunt faces. Some of them bear horrific scars on their bodies; some have injection marks all over their arms...)（镜头扫过囚犯们憔悴的面容，有人身上带着触目惊心的伤痕，有人的手臂上满是针孔……）

VasilyHe convinced us to build the pharmaceutical plant, to labor for him, but what did we gain?他劝说大家一起建起药厂，让大家为他辛苦工作，但我们得到了什么呢？

VasilyMy friends, those workers who "disappeared", those supposedly sent outside for treatment... do you know where they are now?朋友们，你们知道那些失踪的劳动者，那些所谓送到外面的医院获救的人，现在在哪里，变成了什么样吗？

VasilyThey are right behind us. In the deepest part of this prison. Turned into subjects of grotesque human experiments, covered in Collapse crystals, left alive only to suffer... awaiting death... while George keeps them alive, untreated... to harvest crystals.——他们就在我们的身后，在牢狱的最深处，成为……扭曲的人体实验的素材，长满坍塌结晶，只能痛苦地——等待死亡，而乔治却让他们活着，不加以治疗，只为了……更多的结晶。

VasilyAnd all of this is part of his secret dealings with the conglomerate. It's not only vaccines and drugs that he sells, but also our dignity, our lives—even our bodies after death!而这一切，都是乔治与财团地下交易的一部分。他不仅出卖疫苗，出卖药物，还出卖我们的尊严、生命，甚至死后的躯体！

(Vasily and Ullrid enter that door—the one Loreley, Vasily, and I once opened together. The "Gates of Hell".)（瓦西尔带着乌尔丽德一起，进入了那扇——我，罗蕾莱曾一度与他打开的“地狱之门”。）

(Even Ullrid, who rarely cares for humans, shows grief—and hatred for the culprit behind all this suffering.)（从乌尔丽德的表情来看，一向不怎么喜欢人类的她，也露出了同情与悲戚——以及对始作俑者的憎恶。）

Vasily...Forgive me, brother. I have to... let them see you.……对不起，兄弟，我必须要……让别人看见你们。

(His voice chokes. He kneels, lifting a body covered in Collapse crystals. It is a young man just barely alive. When Vasily rests his head gently on his knees, he shudders.)（发出哽咽的微声后，瓦西尔跪倒在了地上，抱起一具被坍塌结晶所覆盖的身体。那似乎是一名年轻人，仍然具有活动的迹象，当他的脑袋被瓦西尔放在膝头时，微微晃动了一下。）

ELID Sufferer...M-mom? Is that you?……妈，妈妈？是你吗？

ELID SuffererI can't see... It's so dark...我，看不见，好黑啊。

Vasily...It's me, Vasily.……是我，瓦西尔。

VasilyAre you alright? Do you remember... why you're here?你还好吗？还记得……你为什么在这吗？

ELID SuffererOh... Engineer... please tell my mother I'm fine... There's food here...嗐，工程师啊……请告诉我的妈妈，我很好，这里有饭吃……

ELID SuffererThe Oathsworn said I can't be cured... but I can still make money for Mokosh... But I... I want to go home...誓卫军说，我的病是没法好的……在这里，还能继续为莫科什赚钱……可是我……好想……回家……

Vasily...Rest now, brother.……休息一下吧，兄弟。

(Vasily says nothing more. He lets the recording continue, then leaves and closes the door.)（瓦西尔没有再说话，只是让乌尔丽德继续地，持续地摄录着。随后，他走出了那个房间，关上门。）

VasilyIs this the future we deserve?这就是我们应该得到的将来吗？

VasilyIs this the fate of Mokosh's people?这就是莫科什人的归宿吗？

VasilyWhat has this inhumane trade deal brought us?这样惨无人道的交易，换来了什么？

VasilyNot happiness. Countless residents still live in darkness. We feed George—and his masters—with the deaths of our loved ones!并没能换来幸存者的幸福，无数的居民还在黑暗中生活，我们用自己亲人的死，供养了乔治，还有他的那些主人！

(Vasily opens a video file—evidence sent by M200.)（瓦西尔打开了一份份影像资料，那是M200托丹德莱送来的证据。）

(For ordinary citizens, it is far from easy to discern the direction of George's vast expenditures, or to perceive the issues embedded within complex cost algorithms, trade privileges, and asymmetrical jurisdiction clauses.)（对一般民众来说，看懂乔治那庞大支出的动向、以及在成本算法、贸易特权和非对称管辖条款中蕴藏的问题并不是那么容易。）

(However, there are certain things that can be understood even without specialized knowledge. For instance, the fact that a considerable portion of the anti-ELID drugs supplied by the conglomerate are mere placebos, distributed to those who are deemed "less productive".)（不过，有些事情，就算不具备专业性知识也能了解。例如说，财团提供的抗E.L.I.D.药中有相当一部分仅具安慰疗效，用以配发给“生产价值下降”的人口。）

(The steadily escalating production quotas imposed upon Mokosh by the conglomerate year after year.)（例如说，财团逐年给莫科什拔高的生产指标。）

(The whereabouts of Mokosh's "critically ill" and "deceased", and what becomes of their bodies and organs.)（例如说，莫科什的“重病者”与“死者”都去了哪里，其遗体和脏器被派了怎样的用途。）

(And... the true efficacy of the drugs manufactured in Mokosh's pharmaceutical plant against ELID.)（以及……到底在莫科什的工厂中生产的那种药物，实际上对罹患E.L.I.D.的人，有多少效果。）

VasilyThose who know me know we have resisted many times—and failed. It led to our incarceration.认识我的人都知道，我们抵抗过很多次，但是每次都失败，最终身陷牢狱。

VasilyBut we will not accept this. Because we know what sustainable survival is. We long for a future that lasts.但我们不会甘心。因为我们知道什么才是长久存续之道，我们渴盼更长久的未来。

VasilyOur past failures taught me this—a small group cannot shake George's rule. If we want to end his exploitation, we cannot do it alone.过去的失败告诉我，少部分人的抗争是无法动摇乔治的统治的。想要让乔治的剥削成为过去，只靠我们是不行的。

VasilySo now, I beseech each and every one of you... For the future of Mokosh, please help us!现在，我在这里再次请求各位，为了莫科什的未来，请大家帮助我们！

VasilySpeak up! Tell the truth of this city to those who have not yet awakened!请大家都发出声音，发出属于我们的声音，将这座城市的真相，告诉所有还未醒来的人！

VasilyThis time, we must gather all our strength—to stop George and set Mokosh back on the right path!这一次，我们要争取所有的力量，阻止乔治，让莫科什重新回到正轨！

Agitated PrisonerDown with George! Save Mokosh! Take back our future!打倒乔治！拯救莫科什！夺回我们的未来！

(The cries echo through the narrow and dimly-lit prison corridors. From the crowd, Vasily looks toward me and nods.)（反对乔治的呼声在监狱狭窄阴暗的通道之间不断回荡。人群中的瓦西尔远远地看过来，向我点点头。）

(I nod and contact a familiar face.)（我点点头，接通了一个熟悉的通讯。）

CommanderDandelion, can you hear me?丹德莱，能听到么？

CommanderCan you hijack Mokosh's public network? I need to broadcast a video to everyone. George used this method against us—it's time to give him a taste of his own medicine.你有办法劫持莫科什的公共网络吗？我需要向莫科什全体居民发送一段视频。乔治用这种手段对付我们，现在也该轮到我们以牙还牙了。

DandelionThat won't be easy. Breaking their firewall is a piece of cake; maintaining a stable connection is much more difficult...难度不小。破解莫科什政府的防火墙固然容易，维持我与莫科什的网络连接倒是很难……

CommanderYou say it "won't be easy"... so it's possible?用“难度不小”这种说法……就是也有机会办到的意思？

DandelionOf course. What can't I do? But I'll be very tired...当然，有什么是我办不到的呢。但是我会很累……

CommanderThat's fine. I'll be patient.没关系，我有耐心。

Dandelion...I'll be EXHAUSTED, you understand?……很累的哦？

Commander...I'll do my best to make it up to you.……我会补偿你的，尽全力。

DandelionSend me the video when it's ready. Then just sit tight and wait.视频准备好以后，尽快发送给我，然后你就等着吧。

DandelionYou'll see my masterpiece in no more than two... no, one hour.最多两个小时……不，一个小时……你们就能欣赏到我的杰作了。

(Dandelion hangs up and gets to work.)（丹德莱很快结束通讯，开始了她的尝试。）

UllridCommander, the recording is ready to be uploaded.指挥官，录像准备好了，随时可以上传。

CommanderGood work, both of you.辛苦两位。

CommanderVasily, if this works...瓦西尔，我在想，如果我们的策略有效……

CommanderWhere do we strike next, based on your understanding of George and Mokosh?凭你对乔治和莫科什的了解，下一战选择哪里？

VasilyThe pharmaceutical plant. It's the foundation of his rule.最合适的是那个制药厂，那里是他立足的根本。

VasilyPharmaceutical production has brought unimaginable wealth to Mokosh. The plant is now a symbol of his power, as well as his most valuable treasure. Weapons and supplies are stored there. Destroying or capturing it would effectively cripple him.药品给莫科什带来了远超意料的财富，已经成为乔治力量的象征，也是他最重视的宝库，许多军械和弹药也被放置在那里。摧毁或占据那里，可以有效地打击乔治的权威。

CommanderI've seen it when investigating Mokosh.我知道那里，调查莫科什的时候，我们也去那里看过。

CommanderI agree with that idea.我赞同你的看法。

(I do not mention the partnership deal about the plant that I have yet to propose.)（我没有告诉瓦西尔的是，关于制药厂，我还有合作邀请尚未向他提出。）

(Our supply of Helena's nutrient solution relies entirely on plunder from Paradeus. This is a problem that's constantly hanging over me like a sword of Damocles. Having a reliable partner capable of mass-producing the solution is crucial for Helena's survival.)（海伦娜如今的营养液全靠从帕拉蒂斯掠夺，这个问题始终如同悬在我头顶的利刃。拥有一个可靠的、有能力批量生产药剂的合作方，对海伦娜的生存至关重要。）

VasilyBut defenses will be heavy. He'll gather all his forces there.不过，那里的守备也很森严，乔治肯定会把全部的兵力都聚集在那里防守。

CommanderThen your speech will decide everything.所以，就全靠你的演说了。

DandelionCommander, I've uploaded the video.指挥官，我上传视频了。

DandelionAlso, I have other news...另外，我这里还有个消息……

DandelionM200 found blueprints of several key facilities around Mokosh which could be of use to you. I've just sent them over.M200发现了莫科什几个重要场所设施的平面图纸，或许你用得上，已经给你发过去了。

CommanderLet me see... the pharma plant, the Oathsworn's training ground, the airport...我看看……制药厂、誓卫军训练场、机场……

CommanderAll under George's control. From what I know, not even Vasily had access to these places.这些都是乔治牢牢握在手里的地方，据我所知，就算是瓦西尔也没经过手。

CommanderThese are incredibly useful. Thanks.很有用，多谢了。

DandelionThat little one—M200, I mean—is really dedicated.那个小家伙……我是说M200，很拼命呢。

DandelionShe delayed her own virus purge to get this to you. Apparently, this is only the most urgent part. She has even more evidence, but the data is too large to transmit.为了把这些东西送到你这里，她可是延后了本体的病毒清除工程。不过，据她本人的说法，这只是最紧急的一部分信息，她还有很多证据照片，数据量太大了发不出来。

CommanderRight, once this is all over, I'll talk to her and thank her personally.嗯，这边的事解决之后，我会跟她好好聊聊，当面感谢她的。

DandelionAlso, your enemy has the authorization to mobilize corporate forces in neighboring regions. According to M200, reinforcements are already on the way. Don't get careless just because you've beaten them once.还有，你们这次的敌人那边有权限调动财团在周边地区的势力，根据M200的情报，增援已经在路上了。不要赢了一次就轻敌，当心点。

CommanderShe's still operating alone...? From what I remember, she isn't the most suited for combat.她还在独自行动吗……？我记得她不算擅长战斗的类型。

DandelionWhat can I say...? It's hard to stop her. She's kinda wimpy but also kinda gutsy. She's an interesting Doll.该怎么说呢……劝也劝不住，有点怂又有点虎，挺有趣的一个人形。

CommanderTell her to stay safe.让她小心，注意安全。

DandelionYou can tell her yourself. The virus purge is almost done. You'll be able to contact her directly soon.这种话你可以自己告诉她。杀毒进程已经到了尾声，很快你就能直接跟她联系了。

CommanderUnderstood. Thanks for your effort.我明白了，你也辛苦了。

MakiattoCommander, did I hear you talking about M200?指挥官，我刚才好像听见了M200？

CommanderYes. The mysterious party who's been helping us all along since we came to Mokosh was most likely her.嗯，现在看来，那个从我们进入莫科什开始给予援助的神秘人，有很大可能是她。

MakiattoSo she's been helping us out... Looks like she's about to see her wish come true.原来是她在帮忙。看来，她一直期待的事很快就能成真了。

CommanderHer wish...? You're in contact with her?一直期待的事……？你和M200有联络吗？

MakiattoKalina sometimes sends her on collaborative projects with the Zucchero. I think she envies me for receiving direct assignments from you.格琳娜有时会派她来执行与方糖咖啡馆的合作项目。她好像很羡慕我，因为我能执行由你直接委派的任务。

Makiatto...Hmph. Of course she would. I am exceptional.……哼，像我这么优秀全面的人形，确实值得羡慕就是了。

CommanderIndeed. Your performance sets the standard for snipers. I've always felt lucky to have you.嗯，论业务能力，你确实是狙击手的标杆。能有你们帮忙，我一直觉得很幸运。

MakiattoW-what's with that all of a sudden?! I already know I'm strong! I don't need you to praise me!怎、怎么突然说这种话！我当然知道我有多强，谁要你夸我啊！

MakiattoHey! Klukai, did you hear that? I know you're listening in! The Commander said I set the standard for snipers!喂！可露凯，听到没有？我知道你在偷听，指挥官夸我是狙击手的标杆哦——

KlukaiWhat about me, Commander?指挥官，那我呢？

Mechty...Pillow... don't move...……枕头……别激动……

MechtyI can't sleep... properly...动了……不好睡……

(Their bickering starts drawing more attention. I'm starting to feel strangely pressured under all the intense gazes fueled by the Dolls' rivalry.)（两人的拌嘴引来更多人形的注意，在一道道灼热而隐含竞争意味的目光下，我感觉到了一种别样的压力。）

CommanderAhem... That's enough. Now focus.咳……好了，都认真点。

CommanderSoon, all of Mokosh will hear Vasily's voice.很快，整个莫科什都会听见瓦西尔的声音。

(After that, George will show us his full hand.)（在这之后，我们将直面乔治全部的底牌。）

Tacet 休止符

(Within the Mokosh settlement, a small residential enclave lies adjacent to the pharmaceutical plant.)（莫科什聚落，紧邻制药厂坐落着一个小型居住点。）

(Like the other residential clusters in Mokosh, the Oathsworn have established a checkpoint at its sole entrance, inspecting all who pass through. At this moment, a weathered transport truck stands parked just outside the checkpoint.)（与莫科什的其他居住点相同，莫科什誓卫军在唯一的入口关隘处设置了关卡，检查来往的旅人。此时，一辆有些年头的运输车正停靠在关卡之外。）

Dandelion...So while you were on the run, you managed to seize a Mangi Security vehicle, successfully dupe the conglomerate's system, and rewrite its access permissions yourself? And you're in that vehicle right now?……你是说，你在逃亡的路上还抢到了一辆曼尼安保的车，还自己成功骗过了集团系统，改写了权限？你现在就在那辆车上？

M200Yeah, I was absolutely terrified the entire time.嗯，当时我害怕极了。

DandelionIt seems I need to reassess your combat capability.看来我需要重新评估你的战力了。

M200My combat capability...? It's quite average, I think.我的战力……？很普通吧。

M200A jack of all trades, master of none, you could say. That's the kind of unremarkable Doll I am.虽然什么都会一点点，但什么都不精通，我就是这样一个平平无奇的人形。

DandelionAnd yet your adaptability and critical thinking skills already make you... Never mind. We can discuss this another time.可是你具备的应变能力和思辨能力，已经……算了，这种事以后再说也可以。

DandelionAlright. I've now completely separated the virus from your normal code. You can contact the Commander directly. Your cognitive issues should improve considerably as well.好了，我已经帮你把病毒和正常代码分离干净了，现在你可以直接联络指挥官了，认知问题应该也会好转不少。

M200Ah, that's wonderful. Thank you very much, Miss Dandelion.啊，太好了。非常感谢您，丹德莱小姐。

M200Then I'll continue with my mission.那么，我先继续我的任务了。

DandelionM200, based on what I know of him... you can ask him for help at any time. He won't think any less of you.M200，以我对那个人的了解……你随时可以向他求助的，他不会嫌弃你。

DandelionYou don't need to fight alone.你没有必要孤军奋战。

M200But... unlike the other capable Dolls, someone as ordinary as me needs to prove my worth to the Commander to be remembered, don't I?可是……与那些厉害的人形不一样，像我这样普通的人形，需要向指挥官证明我的“价值”，才有机会被指挥官记住吧？

M200I've finally come this close to meeting him. I want to be of help—not a burden the moment I arrive.好不容易快要见到指挥官了，我希望我能帮上指挥官的忙，而不是一来就添麻烦。

(M200's already soft voice grows even quieter, almost too faint to transmit.)（M200本就细弱的声音变得更小了一点，这微弱的音量差点没能完整传输到丹德莱那边。）

M200After all, it's our first reunion in ten years... First impressions matter.毕竟是十年后的第一次重逢呢……第一印象很重要的。

Dandelion...What? The signal's bad to begin with. Speak louder.……什么？信号本来就糟糕，你说话大声一点。

M200In any case! I-I want to be useful to the Commander!总之！我、我想要帮上指挥官的忙！

Dandelion...Suit yourself.……拿你没办法。

DandelionReinstall your transmission module. I'll apply some software enhancements. You can ditch that antique communicator you dug up from god-knows-where.你把你自己的发信组件装回去，我帮你做一下软件增强。那个不知道从哪里挖出来的文物通讯器可以扔掉了。

DandelionNow don't expect too much. Given the hardware limitations, the improvement will be marginal at best.不要抱太大期待，硬件受限的情况下，这点提升聊胜于无罢了。

M200Understood! I'll reinstall it right away!好的！我现在就组装！

(As the module slots back into place, the static-filled monitor gradually resolves into a clear image. From the background, the camera is still in George's office. M200 lets out a small breath of relief.)（组件刚刚回归插槽，原本满是雪花噪点的监控屏幕逐渐显示出具象的画面。从背景环境上看，摄像头依旧在乔治的办公室中。M200因此稍稍松了口气。）

(George is grinding his teeth as he watches a video. When it ends, he lets out a cold chuckle and looks toward Theia.)（乔治正咬着后槽牙观看某段视频，视频播放完毕之后，他冷笑着看向希娅。）

GeorgeThe underground prison... I thought he had no interest in those broken losers anymore.地下监狱……我还以为他看不上那些被打残的废物了。

GeorgeI didn't expect him to play so dirty.没想到，他居然玩阴的。

George...Fine. It was my oversight. I thought Vasily would always be the same old Vasily... But has he finally learned to hit below the belt?……是，是我的疏忽，我还以为瓦西尔永远都是那个瓦西尔……可是，他这不是也学会不择手段了吗？

GeorgePutting those suffering people on display like some freakshow... That bastard!把那些受苦的人当猴子展览……这个畜生！

GeorgeAnd tell me, Theia... is Mokosh's network so easily accessible? Isn't it supposed to be a military-grade network built by the conglomerate's most elite talent?!还有你，希娅，告诉我，莫科什的网络是什么人都能来去自如的吗？这不是财团精锐架设的，号称军用级别的网络吗！？

TheiaMy apologies. Electronic warfare is not our specialty. For matters of cyber intrusion, you may wish to consult the group's consultants.很抱歉，我们并非擅长电子战的人形。关于电子入侵，您可能需要咨询集团顾问。

TheiaWhile there's no new development on the cyberattack, I've received an update on Vasily. Look at these coordinates—they're constructing barricades there.虽然网络攻击那边暂无新消息，但关于瓦西尔，刚才我收到了新报告。请看坐标，他们正在那里堆筑街垒。

GeorgeBarricades? What does that mean?街垒，那是什么意思？

TheiaIt means they intend to fight in the streets. Within the city.意思是，他们会在街头作战，会在城市作战。

GeorgeFight... against whom?作战，和谁？

Theia...My apologies. I don't have a humor module installed. Should I laugh?……很抱歉，我没有安装喜剧模块，我应该笑吗？

TheiaThey are not only building barricades, but also broadcasting everything live.他们不但在堆砌街垒，而且也在全程进行直播。

TheiaClearly, they are attempting to rally the entire city to support them.很显然，他们试图号召整个城市参与协助他们。

GeorgeThat's sedition! They are inciting the people I protect, the people I sustain, in MY city, to fight me... and my Oathsworn?! Over some rubbish video?!是煽动！ 他们在煽动我所保护的人民，我养活的人民，在我的城市，和我……我的誓卫军作战？就凭一个垃圾视频？

TheiaPlease watch your blood pressure, Mr. George.注意血压，乔治先生。

George(Exhale)……呼……

GeorgeDeploy all available Oathsworn. Increase control over all streets. Tear down all unauthorized structures. If anyone dares imitate them, make an example of them immediately.空闲的誓卫军都派出去，增加所有街道的管控，摧毁所有违章建筑。如果有任何人胆敢模仿他们，就直接杀鸡儆猴。

GeorgeAlso, when will reinforcements arrive?另外，增援什么时候到？

TheiaThey have already reached Mokosh's outskirts and are awaiting orders.已经到达莫科什外围了，正在等候指令。

GeorgeEliminate Vasily and that Commander!干掉瓦西尔和那个指挥官！

M200Miss Dandelion! I think I've recorded more useful material...丹德莱小姐！我好像又录到了有用的素材……

DandelionYou want me to forward it again? You can send it yourself now.又要让我转发吗？你现在可以自己发给他了。

M200Eh? Me? Uh... how do I describe it...? I guess I'm feeling more timid now that the Commander is within reach?诶？我自己来？唔……这种心情是什么呢？“近乡情怯”？

M200Miss Dandelion... I...丹德莱小姐……我……

DandelionUsing me as a tool for your flirting with the Commander is asking for trouble, you know?把我当做你和指挥官打情骂俏的工具，你这是在自寻死路知道吗？

DandelionIf you want to pour your heart out to the Commander, just do it yourself. My bandwidth is valuable.有什么掏心掏肺的话，亲口跟他讲去吧，现在我的网速很珍贵的。

M200O-okay.好、好的。

(M200 starts composing a message. After revising it repeatedly, she reduces it to just a few words. She reads it over again and again, hesitates, and adds one more line. Only then is she satisfied.)（M200开始编辑写给指挥官的信息。修改良久，最终删删减减成几个字。她反复读了几遍，又犹犹豫豫地加了一句话，才终于觉得满意。）

(With the video attached, she rereads the brief message several more times before finally sending it.)（M200附上视频，又反复读了几遍这寥寥几字，终于选择了发送信息。）

M200Thank you, Miss Dandelion.丹德莱小姐，谢谢您。

M200Now... I'll begin my operation.那么，我该开始我的行动了。

DandelionYou're going in alone?你就这么一个人冲进去？

M200I'll avoid direct confrontation as much as possible. I'm well aware of my own combat limitations.我会尽量避免正面冲突的，我对自己的战斗力有自知之明。

M200I'm merely a civilian Doll serving an underground broker, passing through the commercial hub of Mokosh for procurement and inspection.我只是一名服务于暗商的民用人形，路过商业重镇莫科什，想要进行采购和考察。

(M200 opens the transport truck and jumps down.)（M200说着打开了运输车厢的门，一跃而下。）

Demoralized OathswornCaptain! Someone tried to ram the Leader's residence with a construction vehicle again. They've been intercepted.队长！在领袖官邸又有人试图驾驶施工车硬闯，已经被拦截了下来。

Demoralized OathswornBut multiple government offices have been attacked. Medical stations, supply depots, and warehouses have also been hit. Requests for reinforcements are coming from all sides.但是多处官方办事处遭袭，多处的医疗站、配给站和仓库也遭到了袭击，各方都要求我们加派人手。

Demoralized OathswornWithin just three hours, there have already been three attacks on the pharmaceutical plant. The last one involved improvised explosives. We have one seriously injured and seven lightly wounded.在短短三个小时内，前后已经有三起针对药厂的袭击，最后一次用上了自制爆破物，我们自己也有一人重伤和七人轻伤。

Wulfgar...I see. What else?……我知道了，还有什么？

Demoralized OathswornSome of the First Leader's business partners... are also causing trouble. They claim that under our agreement with the conglomerate, there is no longer any reason to keep their factories here. They're demanding to speak with him. We've detained them.第一领袖的一些商业伙伴……好像也在闹事，他们说根据我们和财团签订的协议，他们没有继续在这里开设工厂的意义，吵着要领袖出来和他们对话，我们已经把他们都关押了。

WulfgarHmph. Opportunists. That's businessmen for you...哼，势利眼，商人嘛……

WulfgarGive them all a beating.每个人都揍一顿。

Demoralized OathswornA-also...还，还有……

Demoralized OathswornMore people are openly discussing Vasily despite the ban.街头上违背禁令公开谈论瓦西尔的人多了。

Demoralized OathswornMany have expressed their wish to follow him. We've arrested some of them, but a handful of these detainees were using this as a ploy to deliberately get close to the Oathsworn... Everyone's on edge, Captain.很多人都在宣称，愿意追随他，我们逮捕了一些，但他们中有人就是想借此接近誓卫军——大家都很紧张，队长。

WulfgarJust another uprising. It'll be fine. The First Leader will have a plan. Go get some rest.不过是又一次暴动，没事的，第一领袖会准备好对策，你先去休息吧。

(After the soldier leaves, Wulfgar lets out a sigh. A plan? This time, there may not be one.)（士兵离开后，沃夫加叹了口气。对策？这次恐怕没有了。）

(They breached the network George obtained from the conglomerate and broadcast the video across the entire city. Now everyone knows where their relatives ended up after being taken away due to ELID infections—and why their rations keep shrinking.)（他们居然攻破了乔治从财团搞来的网络，把影像输送给了全城——现在每个人都知道自己因为E.L.I.D.而被送走的亲属去了哪里，也知道了为什么自己能带回家的口粮越来越少。）

(To him, Mokosh is worth protecting. He built the Oathsworn himself. Now he must face a fact—just as the people hate George, they hate him as well.)（对他来说，莫科什是个值得守护的地方，是他一手训练起了誓卫军，如今，却不得不面对着一个事实——人民就像恨乔治一样恨着他。）

(Wulfgar shakes the thought away and steps out of his office. His methods have never been lenient, but he always believed they served Mokosh. This time, they do not.)（沃夫加摇摇头把这糟糕的想法撇开，走出了办公室。他的执法手段并不宽容，但以前他都能坚定信念，因为那都是为了莫科什，但这次不是了。 ）

Demoralized OathswornI'm done with this.老子不干了。

Shaken OathswornCalm down.冷静点。

Shaken OathswornLet's empty the warehouse tonight before leaving. We haven't collected this month's rations...——今晚先把仓库搬空再走吧，这个月的配给还没领……

WulfgarWhat are you talking about?你们在说什么？

Shaken OathswornN-nothing—没，没什么——

Demoralized OathswornCaptain!队长！

Demoralized Oathsworn...We want to go home. I don't want to fire upon Mr. Vasily.……我们想回家了，我不想去对瓦西尔先生开枪。

Demoralized OathswornThe First Leader should—第一领袖应该自——

WulfgarShut up!闭嘴！

(He kicks the young soldier behind the knee, knocking him down.)（他一脚踢中那个年轻的誓卫军膝盖的内侧，让他趴倒在地上。）

(Just in time. Wulfgar glances back. The corpo mercenaries that George has hired are patrolling nearby, their predatory eyes searching for dissent. He kicks the fallen soldier twice more and salutes them.)（还来得及，沃夫加扫了一眼身后，乔治的人——那些财团雇佣军正在营地中巡视，他们阴鸷的目光饥渴地寻找着像是刚才那样不和谐的声音，沃夫加踹了地上的士兵两脚，对他们敬了个礼。）

(The mercenaries nod approvingly and move on.)（这举动似乎颇得对方的赞许，雇佣军点点头，走向了另一个方向。）

WulfgarDo you remember how many people you've arrested? Want to end up in the same place as them?你们还记得自己亲手捉过多少人吗？想要和他们关在一样的地方？

WulfgarWhat about your families? Do you understand the consequences of betraying your oath?你的家人怎么办？你知道背叛誓言的后果吗？

Demoralized OathswornOur families... yes... our family!家人……是啊，我们的家人！

Demoralized OathswornDidn't the First Leader... Didn't Mr. George promise that Oathsworn members and their families would receive the best treatment? That if infected with ELID, they'd be sent to Green Zone treatment camps, fully funded by the conglomerate? That was a lie too, wasn't it?他说过，第一领袖……乔治先生说过，光荣的誓卫队员和他们的家人会得到最好的待遇，如果感染了E.L.I.D.，就会被送到绿区的治疗营地，一切费用由财团支付。这些也都是骗人的吧？

Shaken OathswornYou've seen it yourself, haven't you?您看到了吗？

Shaken OathswornThose records and reports... There are no treatment camps—none!那些记录，那些报告，根本没有治疗营地，根本没有——！

Shaken OathswornThey're sent off to all sorts of factories—to so-called "immunity" labs... They've been sold!他们被送去的都是各种工厂，还有什么免疫不免疫体的实验室——他们被卖掉了！

(A piercing pain shoots from Wulfgar's feet to his temples. He wants to deny the accusations—some of them, at least, but much like the prisoners waiting to die, these accusations are very much real. That damn Tomato Emperor has infiltrated George's true office!)（沃夫加感到一阵钻心的痛楚从脚底一直蔓延到太阳穴。他想否认那些指控，或者至少推翻一部分。但就和监狱底下那些等死的人一样，这些指控都很真实——那个该死的番茄大王指挥官把人派到了乔治真正的办公室里！）

(Even he—the commander of the Oathsworn—doesn't know where that office is.)（而那个办公室在哪，连他，这个誓卫军的队长都不知道。）

Demoralized OathswornThey say the conglomerate raises our production target by 13% every year, yet our pay keeps dropping.他们说，财团每年都要提升13%的指标，可我们每年得到的钱却在下降。

Demoralized OathswornWhat we produce isn't even drugs for treating ELID, because the conglomerate doesn't want us to have that capability... Did you know that?我们的工厂制造的根本不是抗E.L.I.D.药物，因为财团根本“不希望”我们拥有制造那种药的技术……这些，您知道吗？

Wulfgar...I didn't.我也不知道。

Demoralized OathswornReally?!真的吗？！

Wulfgar...!……！

(A chill spreads through him.)（寒意突如其来冻结了全身。）

(He was never aware of the profits or production targets, but he DID wonder—were those patients locked within "special observation units" in the prison truly beyond saving?)（他确实不知道那些利润、指标，但是他的确想过——那些在监狱里被关入“特别观察室”的病人，真的无药可救吗？）

(Were the trade agreements that George has signed with the conglomerate really for the benefit of Mokosh?)（乔治与财团签订的协议，真的全是为了莫科什吗？）

(He looks at the two young soldiers—once his finest students. Loyal. Honorable. Devoted to their leaders. Perhaps he taught them too well?)（他看向眼前的年轻的誓卫军，这两个都曾是他的“好学生”，忠诚，可靠，有荣誉感，对领袖怀有信念——他是否不应该教的这么好呢？）

(Because he himself saw the truth about George long ago... and chose to look away. He simply obeyed each and every one of George's commands without question.)（因为他自己早在很久以前就察觉到了乔治的所作所为，只是刻意挪开视线——并且忠实履行乔治的一条条命令，不问对错。）

Demoralized OathswornMore than half the money we make goes back to the conglomerate. Even their reinforcements cost us...从财团赚到的钱，一半以上都要返还给财团。包括这次他们派来的支援，也需要我们支付代价……

Demoralized OathswornWhy don't you ask the First Leader about this?这些，您为什么不对第一领袖说说呢？

WulfgarEnough. Do you want to die?够了，你们不想活了？

WulfgarGo cool your heads. Stop talking. They'll hear you.去冷静冷静，不要再说话了。他们会听见的。

WulfgarWhen this is over... we'll share our views with the First Leader.事到如今，等这一切结束，我们再对领袖去表达意见吧。

(The young men argue no further. They salute and leave in a rush.)（年轻人们没有抗辩，他们匆匆敬了个礼，跑了出去。）

(Wulfgar sighs as he watches them go, then his heart tightens.)（沃夫加叹了口气，目送着他们离去，但是随即他的心脏仿佛被扼住一般。）

(The mercenaries are approaching them. Are they going to interrogate them? Did they overhear something?)（那几个雇佣军向着这两个年轻的誓卫军走了过去，他们是要审问，还是窃听到了什么呢？）

(Wulfgar reaches into his pocket. As the commander of the Oathsworn, he once believed he held privilege. That he gave everything for this city, yet with one blasted video from Vasily, the world has turned upside down.)（沃夫加不由得将手伸向了口袋，作为誓卫军的队长，他本以为自己拥有特权，本以为自己为这座城市殚心竭虑付出了全部，可该死的瓦西尔发了一段该死的视频，天空与大地似乎瞬间就颠倒了。）

(The communication signal crackles.)（通讯声音响起。）

CommanderI did say that you could only reach me once on this communicator.我应该说过，这个联络只能用一次。

WulfgarI have one question—what do you intend to do?所以我只有一个问题，你想怎么做？

WulfgarThe Oathsworn's morale is low, public support may collapse, but the conglomerate's forces are numerous. Enough to suppress any uprising.誓卫军的士气有损失，人民的支持率或许会跌到冰点，可财团派来的部队太多了，他们足够镇压所有叛乱。

WulfgarHow many do you have? How many Dolls?你有多少人，多少人形？

CommanderI'm afraid that's classified information. And you misunderstand, officer.无可奉告，而且您似乎弄错了，长官。

CommanderThis is not our war.这场战争并不是我们的。

WulfgarWhat?什么？

CommanderThis is Mokosh's war.这场战争属于莫科什的人民。

CommanderDidn't you hear Dr. White?你没听白先生说过吗？

Wulfgar...Dr. White? He's with you?……白怀德？他和你们一起吗？

WulfgarWait... now I see how you found me! That old—等等，我知道为什么你们能找到我了！这个老，老先生……

WulfgarSo that's why you want my cooperation? You want to minimize losses? You think persuading me means persuading the Oathsworn?所以这就是为什么你们在乎我的意见，阻止损失的扩大？你们觉得说服了我，就说服了誓卫军吗？

CommanderIsn't that so?不对吗？

WulfgarI would personally trust less than a third of the Oathsworn. George did give many of them real benefits. Although... Vasily's revelations may be enough to change their mind.我能信得过的人不到誓卫军全体的三分之一，也许不是每个誓卫军，但乔治还是给了很多人实际好处，虽然……瓦西尔公布的那些账目足以改变他们的看法。

WulfgarThanks to you, the Oathsworn are fracturing. We've lost faith in George, but that doesn't mean Vasily is the only choice.拜你们所赐，誓卫军内部到处是哗变和分裂，我们失去了对乔治最后的信任，但这并不意味着瓦西尔就会成为唯一的选择。

Wulfgar...I can only say this—if George's mercenaries fire on civilians... I will not stop my men from standing with you to defend our own people. Just don't expect more than that.……我只能告诉你们，假设乔治的雇佣军对平民开枪……那么我不会阻止我的年轻人们和你们一起搭建阵地，保护自己的人民。只是不阻止，别指望更多。

CommanderThat's good enough.足够了。

CommanderThe people of Mokosh fear George, but if they stand with the Oathsworn, they will find courage.莫科什的人民都畏惧乔治，但如果能和誓卫军站在一起，他们也会得到勇气。

Wulfgar...If I put my faith in you... what about all the things the Oathsworn have done in the past...?……如果我相信你，如果……那誓卫军过去所做的……

CommanderThat will be for Vasily to decide. I'm sure he will consider it carefully.这个要由瓦西尔来决定，他一定会妥善考虑的。

WulfgarVasily... he's changed. Perhaps now he's fit for something greater.瓦西尔……这小子变了，好吧，现在的他也许适合干大事。

WulfgarThen pass a message to the Chief Engineer—那么，你给第一工程师带个话——

WulfgarGeorge assigned another Oathsworn unit to dismantle that "big guy" he built. It was meant to be destroyed.他造的那个大玩意儿，乔治是让另外一支誓卫军去处理的，原本预计要送去解体摧毁。

WulfgarBut they've been busy arresting people. As far as I know, they haven't started yet.但他们忙着替他抓人去了，还没干完，正确的说，据我所知，是还没开工。

Commander...Go on.……继续说。

WulfgarIt's been moved to Mine No. 3, which is abandoned.它被运到了废弃的3号矿区。

WulfgarHurry. George may send someone else to work on that at any moment.抓紧一点，乔治可能这会儿就派人去开工了。

Hot-Blooded City 热血之城

(After the video is broadcast across the entire city, Vasily persuades the rescued non-combatants to withdraw from the prison to several concealed safe houses.)（视频对全城放出后，瓦西尔劝说获救的非战斗人员，从监狱撤退至几处隐蔽的安全屋。）

(Leaving with them are Mayling, Dr. White, the 11th Bureau's reconstruction team, and the spoils we reclaimed with the Oathsworn's assistance—the Omni Shell.)（与他们一起撤离的还有美玲、白怀德与十一局的援建小队，以及我们在誓卫军协助下夺回的战利品——阿姆尼之壳。）

(Groza, Krolik, and Balthilde accompany them as guards. Now they're undergoing frame maintenance during the standby time.)（闪电、克罗丽科及巴希达作为护卫同行，利用待命时间进行素体检修。）

(Mayling clutches her toolbox and peers up at the massive Omni Shell with a troubled expression.)（美玲抱着工具箱，苦着脸仰望着重型机械阿姆尼之壳。）

Mayling...Gosh... All mobility components are destroyed, the barrel's warped, the rotation shaft's jammed... C-can I really fix this in just a few hours?……呜哇……移动部件全损，炮膛弯折，转轴卡死……我我我真的能在几个小时内修好它吗？

MaylingIf I'd known I'd have to repair it, I should've asked the Commander to go a bit easier on it back then.早知道还要自己修复，当时我就该请求指挥官下手轻一点的。

Mayling...First a jailbreak, then it turns into a prison break, and now w-we're about to start a rebellion... I don't even dare think what comes next.……先是越狱，然后变成了劫狱，接下来都、都要造反了，以后还打算做什么我想都不敢想。

MaylingEven phantom thieves send a notice before they act, but the Commander didn't give any warning at all... Ugh, at this rate I'm going to end up as the URNC's number two most wanted criminal...怪盗作案前还有预告函呢，指挥官一点预警都没有……呜呜，我早晚有一天会成为人见人打的罗联第二号通缉犯吧……

MaylingAnd why am I still working overtime even here?!还有为什么到这里还是在加班啊！！

(Mayling mutters her complaints tearfully, yet her hands never slow as she opens her portable terminal and connects it to the Omni Shell.)（美玲小声哭诉着，打开便携终端连接阿姆尼之壳的动作却没有放缓。）

Dr. WhiteHeh...呵……

MaylingD-Dr. White!白、白老先生！

MaylingI... um... I'm just feeling a bit stressed, please don't mind me.我这是……呃，只是压力有点大，您别见怪。

MaylingWhen did you get here? Uh... I'm not interrupting your work, am I...?您什么时候过来的呀？那个……我没有打扰到您的工作吧……？

(Mayling snaps to attention at Dr. White's chuckle, but he simply waves a hand.)（白怀德的笑声让美玲一下子挺直了脊背，而白怀德只是摆了摆手。）

Dr. WhiteNo need to be nervous.别紧张。

Dr. WhiteI just find it amusing how you can wipe your tears and still keep your work progressing without delay.我只是看到你一边抹眼泪，一边还不耽误推进手头的工作，觉得很有意思。

MaylingThat's because... (Sigh) Work is always so busy on the Elmo. Equipment maintenance, Doll servicing, post-incident repairs—there's no way to finish it all even pulling all-nighters every day.这是因为……唉……艾莫号上太忙了。设备维护、人形整备，还有事故后的修补工作，就算每天熬夜都根本做不完。

MaylingIf I set aside precious time just for crying, I'll only end up with even more overtime afterward. So I've learned from a young age that dealing with tears has to happen in parallel with work.如果把宝贵的时间单独分配给哭泣，那之后我还要加更多的班。所以，我很小就知道，处理眼泪要和处理工作同步进行。

Dr. WhiteImpressive. Not letting your emotions affect your efficiency isn't easy. You're one of the finest young engineers I've seen—young, yet with extensive experience, and well-balanced in every aspect.不错，没有让情绪影响到工作进度，很不容易。你是我见过的最优秀的青年工程师之一，年龄不大，工作经验却很丰富，各方面的能力都很均衡。

Dr. WhiteI don't know if you've realized it yourself, but with your abilities, you could absolutely move to a better, more formal platform. You wouldn't have to endure such heavy workload, and you'd have more opportunities to learn advanced technology...我不知道你自己有没有发现，其实以你的能力，完全可以换一个更好、更正规的平台去发展。不必再承受这么大的工作压力，还有更多学习先进技术的机会……

Mayling...Dr. White, I think you can probably guess my answer to that already.……白老先生，关于这个话题，我想您大概已经猜到我的答复了。

MaylingI want to stay on the Elmo.我想留在艾莫号上。

Dr. WhiteYou won't reconsider? Don't let emotions cloud your judgment—think about the long-term benefits.不再想想了？别太感情用事，再考虑一下长远的收益吧。

Dr. WhiteI understand your attachment to the Commander, but just as children must eventually fly the nest, you'll have to stand on your own someday.我理解你对指挥官的依恋不舍，但就像孩子总有一天要与父母分离，你也总是要独立的。

Dr. WhiteI believe the Commander would want a brighter future for you as well.我相信，那位指挥官也会希望你有更光明的未来。

MaylingAfter receiving your invitation, I did think about it seriously... and about many things I'd never really considered before.其实在收到您的邀请之后，我认真地考虑过，也想了很多以前从来没有细思过的事。

(Mayling glances toward the other side of the safe house, where the wounded rescued from the prison by the Commander and Vasily are resting.)（美玲看向安全屋的另一头，指挥官和瓦西尔从监狱中救出的伤员们正在那里休息。）

MaylingI've followed the Commander to many places, completed many commissions, and helped many people. In places overlooked by the URNC government, the corporations, journalists, and even foreign agents, only the Commander took notice of the locals and acted for their sake. The aid we rendered left no record, but I remember the way everyone cheered.我跟着指挥官一起走过了很多地方，完成了很多委托，帮助过很多人。在罗联政府、财团、媒体记者，甚至域外的探员都不屑一顾的地方，只有指挥官看见了他们，愿意为他们奔走。我们的帮助不会留下任何记录，但我会记得大家欢呼的样子。

MaylingThe Yellow Zone needs people like us. We bring hope to those who live on this wasteland, even if just a little...需要有我们这样的人留在黄区，这片大荒地上的生命才能多一点点希望……

(Mayling keeps her head bowed over the portable terminal. Lines of code stream past her eyes, yet for once, even she cannot focus on her work.)（美玲低头看着便携终端的屏幕。无数行代码自她眼底滑过，只是此刻，即便是美玲也无法无动于衷地继续工作了。）

MaylingActually... only in these past few days did I understand why I willingly take on so much work aboard the Elmo. It's not because I'm a pushover. The truth is... I share the Commander's wish.我……这几天我才想明白，我自愿在艾莫号上承担好多好多的工作，并不是因为什么“乖巧听话”，其实我自己的愿望和指挥官的愿望是一样的。

MaylingWhen I see the people of Mokosh being oppressed, I feel sad. When I saw what lay behind that door in the prison, I felt as angry as the Commander. Unlike the Commander, I can't fight villains head-on, but I can support the Commander as a mechanic, so that together we can help the innocent defeat evil. That's how we've always worked.看到莫科什的居民被欺压，我会难过。看到监狱里那扇门之后的景象，我和指挥官一样生气。我不像指挥官，可以正面与坏人战斗。但是，我可以作为机械师支援指挥官，让指挥官连我的份一起，帮助无辜的人战胜坏人——一直以来我们都是这样配合的。

MaylingDr. White, I can't abandon the people right in front of me just to pursue a better future. Compared to some distant future, helping those before me matters more.白老先生，我没有办法为了谋求更好的发展，放下近在眼前的人不管。比起遥远的未来，还是帮助眼前的人要来得更近一点。

Dr. WhiteMm. If you've thought it through, then that's enough. At this point, I can't think of anything more to say to persuade you.嗯，你考虑清楚了就好。话说到这个份上，我都想不出什么可以继续劝你的了。

Dr. WhiteI've read his file. Many years ago, your Commander seems to have made a similar choice. You two really are alike.我看过关于他的情报，很多年前，你的指挥官好像也做出了跟你类似的选择，你们倒真是投缘。

MaylingMaybe I've unconsciously learned and picked up the Commander's habits as I grew up. After all, I was raised by the Commander and Leader Groza.或许在成长的过程中，我不知不觉地学习和模仿了指挥官吧，毕竟我是指挥官和闪电队长拉扯大的呀。

MaylingOh, right, there's also Leader...对了，还有队长……

(Mayling looks toward Groza lying not far away.)（美玲看向不远处平躺着的闪电。）

(Groza is currently in sleep mode. Balthilde is conducting maintenance on her frame, while Krolik leans over and watches.)（闪电已经进入了休眠模式，巴希达正在为她检修素体，克罗丽科弯着腰在一旁观看。）

MaylingLeader Groza always sees the bigger picture and takes good care of people—like a mother.闪电队长总是顾全大局，很会照顾人，像妈妈一样呢。

MaylingKrolik has a fiery temper, Nemesis... um, I can't understand what she says, but she's reliable in her own way. Colphne can really turn on those puppy dog eyes and is super adorable. It's amazing how every Doll has her own personality. They're not emotionless machines at all.克罗丽科性格火爆，纳美西丝……唔，我听不懂她的话，不过也很可靠。寇尔芙很擅长撒娇，又可爱。真是神奇，每个人形都有自己的性格，才不是没有感情的机器人。

MaylingJust like the Commander, I-I like Dolls too. If I leave the Elmo, I won't get to see them anymore. There's no other place where I can both help humans and live with Dolls as family... apart from the Elmo.和指挥官一样，我、我也喜欢人形，离开艾莫号就见不到她们了。如果说有什么地方既可以帮助人类，又能和人形做家人，那……我只能想到艾莫号了。

Dr. WhiteSince you have a family like that tying you down, it seems the 11th Bureau will have to yield for now.既然有这样一个家庭在挽留你，看来我们十一局暂时也只能退让。

Dr. WhiteStill, we're always open to talented people. If you ever change your mind, remember to contact me.不过，我们这里随时欢迎优秀的人才加入，哪天你改变想法的话，记得联系我。

Dr. WhiteAnd my offer to take you back to your hometown still stands. Whenever you'd like to visit for a few days, just let me know and I'll send someone to pick you up.当然，说要带你回家乡看看的话也仍然奏效，什么时候想回家待几天，就告诉我，我派人去接你。

Mayling...Thank you. I truly appreciate your kindness.……谢谢您，非常感谢您的好意。

Dr. WhiteBy the way, Vasily's large machine...对了，瓦西尔的大型机械……

Dr. WhiteThere must have been leftover spare parts from when it was built. I'll ask the engineers. Perhaps someone knows where they are.当初建造它的时候，应该会留下一些备用部件。我去问问那些工程师，或许他们中有人知道那些部件的去处。

MaylingThat would be great! If we can find spare parts quickly, I should be able to meet the deadline. Then it can help the Commander and the others.太好了！如果能尽快找到备用部件，我应该能赶上时限。这样，它就能帮上指挥官他们了。

Dr. WhiteI'll have the reconstruction team come assist you shortly.一会儿我让援建小队也过来帮你。

Dr. WhiteThe Omni Shell was created to protect the people. Now it will fight for them as well. Repairing it means more than just boosting our combat strength...阿姆尼之壳是为庇护人民而生，也必将为人民而战，修好它的意义可不止是增强战力……

(Mayling doesn't fully understand, but she thanks him happily anyway.)（美玲似懂非懂，但还是高兴地道了谢。）

(Meanwhile...)（与此同时……）

Vasily...Phew... Commander, come rest here for a bit.……呼……指挥官，来这里休息一会儿吧。

(Vasily pulls me up to the third-floor platform of an abandoned building. From here, the surrounding streets and alleys are fully visible.)（瓦西尔拉着我攀上废弃楼宇的三楼平台，站在此处可以将周边的街巷尽收眼底。）

(Outside Mokosh's commercial district, infrastructure has long fallen into disrepair. The streets are littered with construction debris from abandoned projects, and the wind sends dust swirling through the air.)（莫科什商业区以外的地块，基础设施年久失修，街头巷尾堆放着烂尾建筑遗留的垃圾废料，风一吹给人以尘土飞扬之感。）

(Yet beyond the ramshackle shanties and half-built ruins ahead, the commercial district lies not far away.)（然而越过眼前的简陋棚户和烂尾楼，商业区就在不远处。）

(The lighting there remains pleasant, the buildings polished and orderly, adorned with flowers and greenery.)（那里的光照依旧怡人，建筑物看起来光鲜齐整，装饰着繁花与绿植。）

CommanderThe contrast is stark.这么看真是泾渭分明。

(Between the commercial and residential districts lies an invisible chasm—one side blooming with prosperity, the other mired in hardship.)（商业区与居住区之间像是横亘着一道无形的断崖。断崖的一边是繁花似锦，另一边是人间疾苦。）

VasilyBefore I was imprisoned, the gap between them wasn't this glaring. It's sickening.我上次入狱之前，商业区和居住区之间的差距还没大得这么扎眼，真是让人恶心。

CommanderLook on the bright side—we can at least make use of this construction waste now.往好处想，至少现在我们能利用这些建筑垃圾。

(Not long ago, Vasily led the few remaining resistance members here, piling up barricades from debris and scrap. To speed things up, I had the Dolls join the effort. Now they're dismantling abandoned shacks, turning those materials into part of the barricades.)（不久前，瓦西尔带领着所剩无几的反抗者们来到这里，开始用建筑废料与垃圾堆砌街垒。为了加快效率，我让人形们也加入了这项工程。现在，她们正在拆除一些早已废弃的棚户，将那些材料也变成街垒的一部分。）

(According to my plan, hundreds of such defensive lines must be constructed across Mokosh. Fortunately, there is no shortage of materials. Only manpower is lacking.)（根据我的设想，在莫科什各地有数百个地点需要构筑这样的阵线，好在这里到处都是废弃物，并不缺材料，只有人力方面的问题。）

Mokosh CitizenThey took my sister, my father, and now my daughter too! My last remaining relative!——他们带走了我的妹妹，我的父亲，现在又是我的女儿！我最后的亲人！

Mokosh CitizenI already have ELID myself. At the very end, I just want to do one thing right.我自己早已得了E.L.I.D.，在最后时刻，我只想做一件正确的事。

Mokosh CitizenWhat about you? What about your families? Has George deceived any of you, left your homes in ruin?你们呢？你们的家人怎么样了？你们有没有人被乔治蒙骗，搞得家破人亡？

Mokosh CitizenCome on, join Vasily, join us!来吧，和瓦西尔一起，和我们一起干！

(The livestream's impact is immediate. From time to time, radical youths join in, shouting similar slogans. They are willing to exhaust themselves in desperate labor, asking only for a weapon they can fight with to the death and a place on the barricades.)（直播产生的结果十分直截了当，不时有激进的年轻人喊着类似的口号加入，他们愿意透支体力拼命工作，只要求一件可以让自己战斗到死的武器，和街垒上的一个位置。）

(Most of them are those recently persecuted by George—parents of children who died in the prison's hidden chambers, merchants stripped of everything, husbands who spent all they had treating their wives only to discover the treatment was useless.)（他们中的大多数都是近期受到乔治严重迫害的对象——死在监狱密室中的孩子的父母，财产被充公一无所有的商人，或者为了替妻子治疗而耗尽了所有财富，结果发现治疗根本无效的丈夫。）

(If Mokosh had no dome, the people's fury might have set the sky ablaze. Even though Vasily anticipated unrest, he is still stunned by the unity surging through the city.)（如果莫科什没有穹顶，人们的怒火或许可以直燎天空，瓦西尔虽有心理预期，还是为这个城市此刻的一致性而震惊。）

(Some come simply out of righteous anger, or because they believe in Vasily's ideals. They form a striking presence along the streets.)（也有些人只是出于义愤、或者认同瓦西尔的理念而来，他们在街上构成了一道道风景。）

(And yet, the numbers are still not enough. Most people don't lack reasons to hate George, they simply have more reasons to wait and see how things will play out. They are not ready to throw themselves into a storm that may crush them. They care about only one thing.)（然而，人数仍然不够。大多数人不是没有痛恨乔治的理由，只是有更多观望的借口，他们还不打算投身到这场似乎会碾碎自己的风暴中，他们只关心一件事。）

(Who will win?)（谁会赢呢？）

VasilyThe Oathsworn will come sooner or later. Rather than letting them keep arresting people everywhere, it's better to choose the battlefield ourselves.誓卫军迟早会来，与其让他们继续到处抓人，不如由我们来选定战场。

VasilyThis is the most suitable frontline—ample resources in front to build barricades, and sewer access behind for retreat and maneuvering.这里是最合适的一线战场，前方有足够资源可以堆砌街垒，后方又有下水道的入口，便于撤退转移。

Vasily...Commander, I'm rested. I'm heading back down to stack things up...……指挥官，我休息好了，我再下去堆一会儿……

(Vasily runs back downstairs.)（瓦西尔向楼下跑去。）

(At that moment, I receive a notification of an unread new message.)（此时，我收到了新消息未读提示。）

Commander"Enemy reinforcements are approaching. Please be careful. I will head directly to the enemy's main base. There must be something there that can help you."“敌方增援将至，请千万小心。我会直接前往敌方大本营，那里一定有能帮上您的事物。”

CommanderThere's also a video... of George's office.还有一段视频……拍的是乔治的办公室。

LoreleyOh? More intelligence from our mysterious ally?哦？又是我们的那位神秘同党提供的信息吗？

(It's not just intel. The second line reads—)（不仅只是消息而已。消息的第二行是——）

("I miss you very much. —M200")（“我很想念您。——M200”）

(Even after all these years, seeing these brief words brings M200's earnest face vividly to mind.)（即使时隔多年，看着这两句简短的话，我的眼前还是浮现出了M200认真的脸。）

LoreleyCommander, you suddenly look very happy. What is it? Good news?指挥官，您看起来突然很开心。怎么？是有什么好消息吗？

(Realizing I have let my emotions slip, I glance at Loreley and close the comms interface.)（意识到自己的情绪外露，我看了看罗蕾莱，关闭了手上的通讯界面。）

(At that moment, dust rises on the horizon in the direction of the commercial district. I raise my binoculars. The Oathsworn of Mokosh have assembled and are advancing toward us.)（就在此时，地平线的尽头，商业区的方向扬起了少有的沙尘。我拿起望远镜确认，莫科什誓卫军已经集结，正向我方推进。）

CommanderVasily! Prepare for battle! The enemy is approaching.瓦西尔！做好战斗准备，敌方正在接近。

VasilySooner than we expected...比我们预计的更快……

VasilyI leave the orders to you, Commander.指挥就交给你了，指挥官。

Hot-Blooded City 热血之城

VasilyWe won... We won!赢了……我们赢了！

VasilyDid you all see that? We're not the same as we used to be. This time, we'll keep winning.大家看到了吗？现在的我们已经与过去不同了，这一次，我们会一直赢下去。

VasilyAs long as we stand united and resist together, Mokosh will return to the hands of its people.只要大家团结一心，一起抵抗，莫科什一定能回到人民的手中。

(A wave of cheers erupts across the makeshift camp.)（临时营地中爆发出一阵欢呼。）

(The first victory acts like a shot of adrenaline for the resistance. After all, it's been far too long since they last tasted victory.)（第一轮的胜利像是给反抗者们打了一剂强心针，毕竟他们已经太久没有感受过胜利了。）

KlukaiCommander, the barricades seem to be working well.指挥官，街垒的效果好像不错。

KlukaiThese barriers are making it hard for the Oathsworn to advance at their usual pace. We can wear them down bit by bit.这些屏障让誓卫军难以按照过去的节奏推进，我们可以慢慢地干掉他们。

LoreleyAnother piece of good news—the video seems to be getting a response.另一个好消息，那段视频似乎有了回音。

(Loreley gestures for me to look over. During the previous battle, this group provided us with effective support.)（罗蕾莱示意我看向另一边，在刚才的战斗中，这一队人马给我们提供了有效的支援。）

(They wear Oathsworn uniforms, but parts of them are wrapped in cloth, concealing the insignia.)（他们穿着誓卫军的制服，只是在身上某处用布缠绕起来，挡住了誓卫军的标志。）

Demoralized Oathsworn...Commander "Tomato Emperor", looks like you're short on manpower here.……番茄大王指挥官，这里还缺人手嘛。

CommanderJust call me Commander.叫我指挥官就好了。

CommanderOf course we need people. Welcome. This is a war for all the people of Mokosh.我们当然缺人。欢迎你们，这本来就是全体莫科什人民的战争。

CommanderHow many of you are there?你们有多少人？

Shaken OathswornQuite... a lot.很多……很多人。

(The young Oathsworn soldiers lift their heads, looking toward Vasily, who is rebuilding barricades alongside the others. Then they look at the crude, makeshift defenses piled together by any means necessary.)（年轻的誓卫军们抬起头，看向了正在一边和众人重新构建街垒的瓦西尔。又看了看这些简陋的、不择手段堆砌起来的掩体。）

(Relief spreads across their faces. They offer me an awkward URNC military salute, lay down their weapons, and walk toward the engineer.)（他们的脸上露出了释然的笑容，随后，他们对我行了一个不怎么标准的罗联军礼，放下枪，走向了工程师。）

(As the young Oathsworn follow Vasily's instructions and throw themselves into the work, more and more people join in.)（在年轻的誓卫军们遵从瓦西尔的指示投入进工作的同时，越来越多的人加入了进来。）

(The same scene plays out across Mokosh's streets: Oathsworn—or rather, former Oathsworn—lay down their arms and step behind the barricades under construction, laboring without complaint to reinforce them.)（这样的景象，在莫科什的各个街头都重复上演着，誓卫军——或者应该说，“原”誓卫军们主动放下武器，走向一个个正在搭建的街垒，任劳任怨地补充着防御。）

(Inspired by them, ordinary civilians begin to emerge from distant, dilapidated buildings, silently joining the effort to build the barricades.)（而受到他们的感召，不断有一些普通民众走出远处简陋的楼房，默默加入堆砌街垒的团队。）

CommanderNot bad at all, Captain Wulfgar.挺能干的嘛，队长。

(Dr. White had once speculated that such a scene might happen, but even so, I hadn't expected Commander Wulfgar of the Oathsworn to execute it this effectively.)（虽然白怀德先生曾假设过这样的景象，但是，没想到那个誓卫军的沃夫加长官能执行得这么有效。）

(He clearly understands the people of this city. He knows exactly what they are thinking.)（很显然，他也很了解这座城市的人民，知道他们到底在想什么。）

(When the Oathsworn still loyal to George see their former comrades standing behind these barricades opposing them, what will they think?)（当那些依然跟随乔治的誓卫军，看到自己昔日的同袍就在这些街垒后与自己对峙时，会想些什么呢？）

(That will likely be the key to deciding the outcome.)（那将会是左右战局的关键吧。）

LoreleyCongratulations. You've successfully ignited the spark in the people's hearts.恭喜，成功地点燃了民众心中的火种呢。

CommanderMm. So far things are going smoothly, but don't let your guard down.嗯，目前为止的发展还算顺利，不过，不要掉以轻心。

MakiattoThat's right, the second wave of Oathsworn are already assembling. The next offensive will be coming soon.没错，第二批誓卫军已经开始集结了，下一轮攻势也快了吧。

UllridWe just need to deal with them all like we did the first wave.像第一轮那样，全部解决掉就好了。

VasilyWait, Commander, I have an idea...等等，指挥官，我有一个想法……

VasilyWith the newly joined residents, our manpower here is much more sufficient than at the start. I'm thinking our valuable Doll combat units don't necessarily have to stay here.算上新加入的居民之后，这里的人手已经比刚开始充足多了。我在想，我们珍贵的人形战斗力未必只能留在这里。

CommanderYou mean... push forward to the next step? I take some of the Dolls and strike the pharmaceutical plant directly?你的意思是……直接推进下一步？我带一部分人形直接进攻药厂？

VasilyTo George, it must feel like fires are starting everywhere in Mokosh.对乔治来说，现在的莫科什大概是“四处起火”吧。

VasilyThe more locations the Oathsworn have to suppress, the more spread out they become—and the more advantageous it is for us...誓卫军需要镇压的地点越多越分散，对我们就越有利……

LoreleyThat's true. This is the perfect time for making a bold move.确实如此。这种时机，很适合做一些刺激的事情哦。

(Loreley winks at me.)（罗蕾莱向我眨了眨眼。）

(I'm still a bit hesitant. These hastily assembled resistance fighters have never truly been tested in combat...)（我仍有些犹豫，这些临时拼凑起的反抗者们的战斗力从未经过任何考验……）

VasilyCommander, I believe in the people of Mokosh. Even if we can't confront the Oathsworn head-on, we can use terrain and improvised explosives to slow them down.指挥官，我相信莫科什的人民。即使无法和那些誓卫军正面对抗，我们也可以利用地形和自制的火药延缓他们的脚步。

VasilyEven if we can't hold this spot and have to retreat, our losses will be limited. The sewer exit for fallback is nearby, and we know the tunnels far better than the Oathsworn do.就算这里抵挡不住要撤退，我们也没有多少损失。撤退往下水道的后路就在不远处，我们对通道的了解远胜于那些誓卫军。

CommanderUnderstood. I'll have Ullrid lead a team to support this front. I'll take the rest of the Dolls to the pharmaceutical plant.我知道了。我让乌尔丽德带队支援这里的战斗，其他人形，我会带去药厂。

CommanderI'm leaving this position to you.这里的阵地就交给你了。

VasilyJust in case... thank you.以防万一……谢谢你。

VasilyCommander, good hunting... to both of us!指挥官，祝你们旗开得胜……不，你我都一定要赢！

Behind Consensus 共识的背后

(The entrance to the Mokosh pharmaceutical plant is built into a natural cave, its main gate retaining the raw, rugged face of the mountain wall. The blazing afternoon sun and sand beat mercilessly against those waiting outside, yet the sentry does not dare move an inch.)（莫科什制药厂入口依托于天然洞穴，正门保留着原始而粗犷的山壁本色。午后的烈日和砂砾毫不留情地拍打着门外静候的人，这位守候者却不敢移动半分。）

(A moment later, a luxury car completely out of place here screeches to a stop at the entrance, followed by an entire convoy of armored vehicles. The waiting man hurries forward and eagerly opens the door.)（片刻后，一辆与此地格格不入的豪华轿车疾冲到正门前，它的身后跟着一整个装甲车队。等候的人立即上前，殷勤地打开车门。）

Factory SupervisorMr. George, you've arrived. Please, come in.乔治先生，您来了，快请进。

(The man marches straight toward the factory entrance, his stride larger and more hurried than usual. Armed personnel pour out of the armored vehicles behind him, forming ranks under the direction of two Dolls.)（车里的人径直走向制药厂大门，步伐比平时迈得更大更急。武装人员从他身后的装甲车中鱼贯而出，在两名人形的指引下整队跟随。）

GeorgeThe pharmaceutical plant! Their target really is the plant!药厂！他们的目标果然是药厂！

GeorgeWhat do I even pay you for? Why didn't you stop them!你们吃干饭的吗？为什么不拦住他们！

GaiaAs if he stopped them himself...他自己不是也没拦住吗……

TheiaWe're on duty here. Watch your mouth.上班呢，你少说两句。

Factory SupervisorWe're terribly sorry! We assumed the unrest in the city wouldn't reach here... Previous resistance efforts were small-scale and quickly suppressed by the Oathsworn. We never expected their tactics would be so advanced this time, and those Doll soldiers so absurdly capable...非常抱歉！我们以为城里的暴动不会波及到这里……先前反抗势力都是小打小闹，很快就被誓卫军控制了，哪想到这次对方的战术水平这么高，人形士兵的战斗素养也很离谱……

GeorgeSpare me the excuses. Take me to main control now! I want live surveillance!没用的废话少说，现在就去管理中枢，我要看实时监控！

GeorgeTheia, deploy our men to the critical zones. I don't care what they're trying to do, make sure you stop them. As for the two of you, dealing with that Commander should be a walk in the park, right?希娅，把我们带来的人都安排到重点区域去，我不管他们想干什么，你一定要给我拦住他们。你们两个去对付那个指挥官，应该绰绰有余吧？

Factory SupervisorUm, sir, due to the unexpected nature of your visit, the executive elevator has only just started, and sanitation conditions aren't currently up to standard...那个，先生，您这次来得太突然了，首席专用电梯才刚刚启动，清洁条件还未达标……

GeorgeDo you understand priorities? Take whichever route is available! Just get me there immediately!你知道什么叫轻重缓急吗？现在，不管走哪条路，立刻带我过去！

Factory SupervisorYes, sir, but only the workers' passage is open right now. Conditions are rather rough, so please bear with it.是，但现在只有工人走的通道开着，条件比较艰苦，请您多包涵。

(George waves impatiently, lengthening his stride further.)（乔治不耐烦地摆摆手，步子跨得更大了几分。）

Factory SupervisorUh, Mr. George, according to CCTV footage, they've already entered Production Zone One...呃，乔治先生，从监控来看，对方已经进入了第一生产区……

GeorgeHmph... I can see that. Theia, deploy the forces.哼……我看得见。希娅，去安排人手。

TheiaAlready done.已经安排好了。

TheiaHowever, I just received a new urgent report. Would you like the details now?不过，刚才我收到了新的紧急求助。您想现在了解详情吗？

GeorgeAnother urgent report... Go on then.又是紧急求助……说吧。

TheiaAn unknown Doll has "visited" our most important transfer warehouse. If the footage is accurate, the visitor is Gaia's target—M200.我们最重要的那个中转仓库有陌生人形“造访”。如果影像记录没错，对方应该就是盖娅的任务目标，M200。

GaiaSo she's finally here!终于来了！

GaiaTheia, give me the coordinates. When I catch her, I'll strap four bombs to her and see which direction her limbs fly.希娅，给我坐标，等我抓住她我要在她身上绑四个炸弹，看看她的手脚分别往哪里飞。

GaiaBoom, boom, boom, boom! Heeheeheehee!——砰砰砰砰！嘻嘻嘻嘻！

George...The most important warehouse... Where has she been, and what has she taken?……最重要的仓库……她去过哪些地方，带走了什么东西？

TheiaShe infiltrated the manager's office, but nothing seems to be missing.对方入侵了中枢管理室，但未发现物品损失。

GaiaThat's bad.那很坏了。

GaiaThat little rat definitely got her hands on something intangible.那小东西，绝对是得到了什么无形的好东西。

GeorgeWhat's the deal about this Doll?对方是什么来头？

TheiaAccording to our database, she's a weapon testing Doll, formerly with Griffin, now transferred to the Non-Military Forces Administration. She also works part-time as a firearms training instructor for new recruits.根据我们的数据库资料，这是一名武器测试人形，由前格里芬转业至非军事力量管理局，在业余时间也兼任新人射击训练教官。

TheiaAll known data has been sent to your terminal.相关的已知信息我发送到您的终端上。

GeorgeFormerly with Griffin...? That was a pretty famous security contractor, wasn't it?以前的格里芬……？那好像是个很出名的安全承包商吧？

TheiaYes. Though M200 originated from Griffin, she has no notable combat record—likely eliminated from frontline deployment due to average performance.嗯，虽然M200出身于格里芬，但并未找到什么亮眼的作战记录，猜测是因为战绩普通才被前线淘汰的。

GaiaI left her a little surprise inside her.我在她的身体里留了一点好东西。

GaiaUsing her identity, I took a little "tour" through NOMFA's internal network—her frame, her network access ID, her identification codes, I used them all!我呀，利用她的身份去那个什么管理局的内网“观光”了一圈，她的素体、她的网络通行ID、她的识别码，全都用上了哦！

GaiaFrom the official perspective, she's definitely a defector now. What I've done... heehee, it's more than enough to get her scrapped as a spy.在官方看来她肯定是叛变了吧！我干的那些……嘻嘻嘻，灾难程度足够她被当作间谍报废处理了。

(George reviews M200's data, the tension gradually leaving his face.)（乔治检视着关于M200的情报，紧绷的面部逐渐放松。）

GeorgeThis model fetches a pretty good price on the market, sure, but the specs are mediocre across the board. Nothing top-tier.这个素体型号，市价虽然挺高的，各方面配置参数却都很中庸，绝对称不上什么顶级货。

GeorgeNo elite-grade equipment, no impressive record. So how come you let this little rat live this long?没有精锐级别的装备，过往战绩也看不出什么。就这么个小老鼠，你怎么放她活到现在的？

GaiaEhh? Are we doing KPI reviews now? We're in the same sinking boat here—诶诶？要现在考核KPI吗？我们现在可是难兄难弟、半斤八两的状况哦——

TheiaDon't change the subject.好了，别扯远话题。

TheiaThere's nothing remarkable about the Doll herself, but her location is far too close to our... Just in case—这个人形本身确实看不出特别之处，只是她出现的位置实在太靠近我们的……万一……

GeorgeYou're right. We can't just let her be.你说的对，不能放着不管。

TheiaShall we dispatch an elite squad to apprehend her?是否要调遣我们的精锐小队前去制服她？

TheiaReinforcements are already nearby. That location is close to the plant. Once M200 is dealt with, we can redirect firepower back here within minutes.增援已经在附近待命了，那里和药厂距离相近，制服M200后再转调火力回药厂，花不了几分钟。

GeorgeNo! The elites are not going anywhere!不！精锐不能走！

GeorgeWith the situation being what it is, the elites must stay with me 24/7! Have the reinforcements stick close too. I want full protection at all times.外面现在这个局势，精锐必须在我身边，一分钟都不许离开！让那些增援也跟紧我，一定要全方位保护好我。

GeorgeMokosh's lifeline rests entirely on me. Inform those units brought in from the surrounding areas. They need to understand my importance.莫科什的命脉全系于我一身，通知那些周边调来的人，让他们清楚我的重要性。

Theia...But... if she discovers anything over there, the fortune you've been amassing for years... might...……可是……那边……万一对方发现了什么，您那些多年的积蓄……恐怕……

GeorgeIf the plant falls, none of that will matter anyway.药厂要是出事，这些东西今后也用不上了。

GeorgeWait, if Gaia must go, then at most I'll send you as well. That should be enough, right? You two are the latest custom models. No way you can't beat one outdated unit two against one.等等，盖娅非去不可的话，我最多让你也过去一趟，这样总够了吧！ 你们两个可是最新定制款的，没道理二打一打不过一个老款吧？

(George's bloodshot eyes fix on Theia and Gaia. Even without an advanced emotion-reading module, the suspicion in his gaze is unmistakable.)（乔治通红的双眼死死地盯着希娅和盖娅。即使希娅没有安装情绪读取方面的高效模块，也能够看得出来他眼底的怀疑。）

(After a string of setbacks, George is clearly no longer pinning all his hopes solely on specialized Dolls.)（显然，在面对一连串的不利局面之后，乔治已经不再仅仅把希望寄托在独特的人形身上。）

(Perhaps deep down, he has never let go of the fear of being abandoned—or even eliminated.)（或许在他的心底深处，从未放下过对被舍弃——甚至被处理掉的担忧。）

(He is right, Theia reflects almost ironically—she indeed has a contingency plan for this scenario.)（他是对的。希娅用近乎嘲讽的情绪想着——自己确实有接到这方面的备用计划。）

TheiaI understand your concern for your personal safety, but this allocation of our forces carries certain risks...我理解您对自身安全的顾虑，但这个战力分配方案有一定风险……

GeorgeThat's already the greatest concession I can make!那也已经是我能做出的最大让步了！

GeorgeYou know how important the plant is. If we pull elites and reinforcements away now, Mokosh is finished.药厂的重要性你也知道，这种时候把精锐和增援转调走，莫科什会彻底玩完。

GeorgeIf you're not satisfied... Theia, you stay. You're always welcome by my side. This isn't even your mission; it's Gaia's. Let her go alone...不满意的话……希娅，你就留下来，我的身边永远欢迎你。反正这个任务也不是你的，这不是盖娅的任务吗？就让她一个人去……

Theia...Mr. George, I understand your position. I'll go with Gaia.……乔治先生，我明白您的坚持了。我和盖娅一起行动吧。

GeorgeMake it quick. You can go.速去速回，可以出发了。

GeorgeWhen you capture her, draw the fight away from the residential area. Don't let it affect my building.你们抓她的时候，往居住点外牵引一下，不要波及我那栋楼。

GeorgeAlso, transfer command authority over your reinforcement units to me. Now.还有，现在把你的增援部队的指挥权限转移给我。

TheiaUnderstood, Mr. George.好的，乔治先生。

(After watching Theia leave with Gaia, George straightens his collar and glares at the plant supervisor still standing there.)（目送着盖娅挽着希娅离开，乔治正了正衣领，瞪了一眼还在原地的药厂负责人。）

GeorgeDon't just stand there! Are you waiting for them to break in so you can clock out early?还愣在这里，是等着对方打进来提前下班？

GeorgeSeal the passages! Send everyone over there! Have the remaining Dolls guard the production lines! And absolutely no one is to get inside the main control room!封锁通道，把所有的人都派过去！剩余的人形给我守好生产线！还有管理中枢，绝对不允许让人闯进来！

Factory SupervisorY-yes, sir!是……是！

Lonely at the Top 高处不胜寒

(We move rapidly through the maintenance shafts, guided by the plant's schematics. The clang of metal footsteps echoes sharply through the corridors as we close in on the main control room.)（我们对照着药厂结构图在维修井中急速穿梭，金属踏板的回声在管道里急促地回荡，逐步接近管理中枢。）

KlukaiCommander, the exit is ahead. A short passage beyond leads straight to the main control room.指挥官，前方出口。穿过一小段通道就到管理中枢了。

LoreleyWe've made it this far thanks to this map.能这么顺利多亏了这份地图呢。

LoreleyM200 has real potential as a special agent. I wonder if she'd be interested in joining "my side"...M200倒是个特工的好苗子，不知道她对加入“我这边”有没有兴趣……

CommanderShe's also a Doll the Elmo could use. That decision should be hers to make.这个孩子也是艾莫号缺少的人形，到时候要由她自己决定吧？

LoreleyMy, then isn't her choice already obvious?哎呀，那这孩子的选择不是再明显不过了嘛？

LoreleyOh, Commander, you're such a mean-spirited heart breaker. What will you offer me to make up for my sore disappointment? Your body... or your soul?一直让我失望的坏心眼指挥官哟，打算拿什么来安抚一无所获的人家的心呢？——肉体？还是灵魂？

CommanderWe're in the middle of an operation here... Save the jokes for later.你注意下周围的气氛……作战中途就别开玩笑了。

KlukaiSilence!静默！

MakiattoFootsteps at three o'clock!三点钟方向，脚步声！

CommanderIf we encounter any guards, take them out quickly once we enter the corridor.进入通道后，一旦遭遇新的守卫，速战速决。

(Just as I predicted, we run straight into a patrol unit the moment we leave the maintenance shaft.)（与我预判的一样，刚离开维修井，我们就迎面撞上了一队守卫。）

Mokosh OathswornIntruders, you—入侵者，你们……

KlukaiMove!行动！

(As commanded earlier, the Dolls spring right into action the moment the enemy enters range. Klukai, already poised to strike, charges forward.)（人形们早就得到了我的指令，敌方一进入攻击范围就动手。蓄势待发的可露凯直接冲了上去。）

Mokosh Oathsworn...Are trespassing—ugh!……涉及非法……唔！

(He hits the ground, leaving his sentence unfinished.)（未完的话语声和他的后背一起重重砸在地上。）

(At the same time, several shots fired from behind Klukai strike multiple targets simultaneously.)（与此同时，自可露凯身后射出的几发子弹在同一时间命中不同的敌人。）

LoreleyYou make such a team—just like old times.大家真是有默契呢，不愧是久违的老搭档们。

MakiattoOf course. We may have our disagreements, but when it comes to dealing with uninvited guests, we're always united.知道就好，虽然平时会有分歧，但是我们面对不速之客向来一致。

(More footsteps approach from intersecting corridors.)（更多的脚步声从交叉通道袭来。）

CommanderHold formation. The enemy is attempting to encircle us. Klukai, cut off the right passage.保持阵型，敌方正在合围，可露凯去切断右侧通道。

(Explosions shake dust loose from the ceiling, and a shrill alarm suddenly blares.)（爆炸声将天花板上的灰尘震得不断下落，凄厉的警报声骤然响起。）

CommanderPrepare to engage.做好正面交战的准备。

MakiattoYes, Commander!是！

Lonely at the Top 高处不胜寒

Mechty...I'm tired... We've been fighting for so long, why are there still so many of them...? Maybe I should take a nap first... Zzz...……累了……怎么打了好久还有这么多人……要不我先睡会儿……Zzz……

KlukaiStay awake!给我清醒一点！

MakiattoOn the bright side, no new forces have joined the battlefield for a while now. It might be over soon.乐观来看，从刚才开始已经没有新的兵力加入战场了，或许很快就可以结束了。

CommanderYou've all done well. The objective is right ahead.你们都做得很好，目标地点就在眼前了。

CommanderTheir numbers exceed our estimates severalfold. Looks like they've pulled in as many reinforcements as they could.对方的人数多出预测数倍，看来是尽量调集援军了。

LoreleyIt's not just numbers; their weapons and equipment are at a professional, corps-level standard. The cost of maintaining a force like this must be staggering.不仅是人数，武器和装备也都是专业化的军团级别，维系这支部队的费用可想而知。

LoreleyThat Mr. George doesn't seem like the type to willingly bear such an expense.那位乔治先生不像是能接受这笔支出的样子。

LoreleyIt looks like they're determined to hold this place at any cost...看起来对方也是拼了命也要守住这里，不计一切代价呢……

KlukaiBut we've already been moving as fast as possible under the Commander's orders. If they can still mobilize reinforcements this quickly, then...可我们已经按照指挥官的指示进行了最快的行动，他们调集援军的速度也能这么快，那就是说……

LoreleyThese reinforcements must have been stationed nearby to begin with.这些援军本身就是就近征调的吧？

LoreleyThe conglomerate making full use of Yellow Zone assets is an open secret. Some of their undisclosed experimental technologies are tested in the Yellow Zone, so they keep garrison forces in various locations.财团会对黄区的资产“物尽其用”，这是公开的秘密。部分未公开的新技术试验品就是在黄区做试验的，所以在各地都会留有守备部队。

MakiattoHm... so... this place might originally have been one of the conglomerate's pharmaceutical testing sites? Mokosh's residents already lack vaccines, and on top of that, they're being...唔……所以……这里原本可能也是财团的一个药物试验基地？莫科什的居民，本来就缺少疫苗，还要在这里被……

CommanderThat's likely the case. Anyone deemed to have insufficient value in the conglomerate's eyes becomes expendable.恐怕的确如此。凡是在财团眼中没有足够价值的人，都会沦为他们的消耗品。

CommanderBut its life as a testing site ends here.不过，它作为试验基地的寿命到此为止了。

(I reach out to push open the door to the main control room, but Klukai catches my arm.)（我伸手准备推开管理中枢的大门，手臂却被可露凯拉住。）

(She shakes her head and steps in front of me.)（可露凯对我摇了摇头，站到我身前。）

KlukaiWe don't know what's inside, Commander. Let me open the door.不知道里面有什么，指挥官，让我来开门吧。

(Before Klukai can finish, Loreley is already rapping her knuckles on the door.)（可露凯的话音还未落下，罗蕾莱已经弯曲指节，敲了敲门。）

LoreleyHello, your guests have arrived. It would be rather impolite for the host not to come out and greet them.您好，客人已经到门口了，主人不出来迎接有些失礼哦。

(Loreley smiles with easy composure.)（罗蕾莱笑得游刃有余。）

LoreleyWe've already cleared out the surrounding guards. If you're thinking rationally, you'll weigh your options carefully before making your final move.我们已经清空了周围的守卫。对方有理智的话，在用最后的力量出手前，一定会考虑得更清楚一点。

LoreleyWouldn't you agree, Mr. George?你说是吗，乔治先生？

(Loreley deliberately raises her voice. As if in response, the door opens, revealing George inside, along with a handful of Oathsworn around him.)（罗蕾莱的声音故意放大了一些。仿佛是与她的话语对应，大门开启，露出门内的乔治，以及围在他身边的零星几个誓卫军。）

KlukaiHmph, that's an awfully small party. Kind of insulting, don't you think? Commander, let me charge in and wipe them out in one go.哼，就这么点人手，是在向我们挑衅？指挥官，让我直接冲进去一网打尽吧。

GeorgeWait!等等！

GeorgeI don't have the master control key for the factory on me.药厂的总控密钥，我没带在身上。

GeorgeDon't come any closer! If you raise a finger against me, I'll activate the self-destruct. No one will get this place.不许再靠近！如果你们在这里对我动手，我就直接启动自毁程序，谁也别想得到这里。

(I raise a hand to stop Klukai from advancing.)（我挥手阻止可露凯上前。）

CommanderA self-destruct mechanism—the kind you can't take back once triggered—usually requires a key of the highest security level, doesn't it?自毁程序这种按下去就回不了头的东西，通常需要最高密钥来启动吧？

CommanderSince you don't have it with you, how are you planning to activate it?既然你没带密钥，你要怎么自毁？

GeorgeHeh. You're quite well-informed. Did Vasily tell you that?哈，知道得还挺清楚。是瓦西尔告诉你的？

(George seems more enraged by Vasily's betrayal than my presence.)（比起见到我，乔治似乎对瓦西尔的泄密更为愤慨。）

GeorgeBack then, I spared his life out of sentiment, and this is how he repays me...当年我出于情谊，留了瓦西尔一命，可他就是这么“报答”我的……

GeorgeHow the Chief Engineer of Mokosh has fallen, becoming a terrorist who destroys the city, a rabble-rouser disturbing public order, a frequent guest of the underground prison... And now he's even stooped to colluding with wanted criminals from the URNC, escaping and breaking others out of prison, and inciting rebellion!曾经的首席城市工程师，自甘堕落，成了破坏城市的恐怖分子、扰民生事的暴民、地下监狱的常客……现在，甚至还沦落到和罗联的通缉犯同流合污，逃狱、劫狱、煽动叛乱！

CommanderFallen? George, from where I stand, the one who has fallen over the years is you.堕落吗？乔治，在我看来，这些年里，自甘堕落的是你。

CommanderWith your connections and Vasily's expertise, you could have built Mokosh into a miracle that brings hope to the Yellow Zone.凭借你的人脉和瓦西尔的技术，你们本可以在黄区将莫科什建成一个奇迹般的地方，为这里带来希望。

CommanderBut you were too eager to seize immediate profit. You sold everything off without hesitation. And what did the people here gain? Being thrown into prison cells to suffer when they contract ELID?但你急着攫取眼前的利益，迫不及待就把这里的一切出售了，结果这里的人民得到了什么，在感染E.L.I.D.的时候被丢在牢房里受罪吗？

GeorgeThat's the fate they were born with!他们本来就是这个命！

GeorgeWhen I was infected with ELID, I couldn't get a single usable dose of vaccine even as the First Leader of this place!我感染E.L.I.D.的时候，这里连一针能用的疫苗都无法提供给他们的第一领袖——

GeorgeWhat do you think happens to everyone else? Does it matter where they go to die?你觉得其他人又怎么样，在哪里等死有差吗？

GeorgeWhen I was on the brink of death, I finally understood—others may have good fortune, but we don't. No one will save us out of the kindness of their heart. The lifeline offered to me came at a large price, but it was my only hope. I grabbed it. I survived. Mokosh survived.我在濒死之际领悟了真理——别人有好运气，我们没有，没有谁会好心到挽救你——伸过来的那根绳子很贵，但它是唯一一根垂向我的希望，我抓住了，我活下来，莫科什也活下来。

GeorgeThat's why Vasily gets to prattle on about his so-called future!所以瓦西尔才能夸夸其谈他的那个未来吧！

CommanderAnd now?那么，现在呢？

GeorgeNow...?现在……？

CommanderYou abandoned your partnership with Vasily and turned Mokosh's people into expendables—resources for your deals with the conglomerate.你背弃与瓦西尔的合作，将莫科什的居民们当成消耗品，当成了你与财团交易的资源。

CommanderWhile others paid the price, you and Vasily built Mokosh—an oasis in this wasteland. But now the city is filled with poverty, hunger, and crime... Its prosperity has nothing to do with its people, and their hopes for the future have been exploited and handed over to corporations.用这些代价，你和瓦西尔建立起莫科什——这片废土上的绿洲，可现在，这座城市充斥着贫穷、饥饿、犯罪……莫科什的富裕和他们无关，而他们对未来的憧憬被你所利用，进献给了财团。

CommanderGeorge, it was you who extinguished the flame you once lit.乔治，是你亲手掐灭了你们点燃的火种。

CommanderIf you surrender now and hand over all authority to Vasily, wouldn't that be the best outcome for this city?——现在如果你投降，移交一切权力给瓦西尔，你不觉得对这个城市来说才是最好的吗？

GeorgeYou've got to be kidding...别开，玩笑了……

GeorgeCommander, you've wandered the Yellow Zone for so long; I didn't expect you to be just as naïve as Vasily.指挥官，没想到你在黄区流浪那么久，却还是和瓦西尔一样天真。

GeorgeDo you think this place could survive without me negotiating with the conglomerates—with those powerful figures? Even if Vasily overthrows me, this place will just return to its former poverty.你以为没有我和财团——和那些大人物周旋，这个地方能生存下去？瓦西尔就算把我推翻，也只会让这里回到过去一贫如洗的状态。

GeorgeYes, I work with the conglomerate—so what? Haven't we profited from it? I'm the one who figured out how to feed all these people.我是在与财团合作，那又怎么了，我们不也从中赚到钱了么？事到如今，是我在想办法喂饱这么多人。

GeorgeSure, some die. Not everyone eats well, but they have food, they have clothes, and they have medicine. If they're lucky, they can even help their families and earn the honor of serving in the Oathsworn!的确，有些人死了，不是每个人都吃得好，但他们有饭吃，能有衣服穿，能有药物，运气好还能拉家里人一把，得到誓卫军的荣誉！

GeorgeI gave them this! I made it happen!这都是我带来的，是我创造了这一切！

CommanderYou didn't.你没有。

CommanderThe people of Mokosh did.是莫科什的人民创造的。

CommanderThey built all of this because they believed in you and Vasily—and you betrayed them.他们创造这一切是因为相信你和瓦西尔，而你辜负了他们。

CommanderIf you truly cared about the people here, you would have sought other alternatives long ago. Unfortunately... you can no longer escape the conglomerate's grasp, can you?如果你真的有心为这里的人着想，你早就想办法寻找其他的道路——可惜，你已经无法摆脱财团的掌握了，对吧？

George...……

GeorgeI told you, didn't I? I'm not so fortunate.我不是说过了，我没有好运气吗？

GeorgeCertainly not as fortunate as Vasily or you, Commander.我没有瓦西尔，还有你那样的好运气，指挥官。

GeorgeSo I can only make my own fortune...所以，我只能自己制造运气——

(George suddenly smiles oddly and claps his hands.)（乔治忽然露出奇异的笑容，轻轻拍了拍手。）

(At that very moment, some kind of machinery hums behind him.)（就在同一瞬间，他的身后响起某种机械装置运作的声音。）

MakiattoFrom what I remember of the schematics... that's a private elevator?!我记得那个位置在结构图上是……专用电梯？！

(The doors open. Before we can react, rows of armed personnel pour out, instantly surrounding George.)（电梯门打开，不等我们做出反应，一列列武装人员就从中冲出，眨眼间将乔治簇拥在了后方。）

(Klukai and the others react quickly, but the enemy severely outnumbers us. Klukai stares at the sudden turn of events, her expression inscrutable.)（虽然可露凯她们也迅速做出反应，但对方人数占据压倒性的优势，可露凯不可思议地看着事态急转，眼神复杂。）

KlukaiMakiatto... you call that massive platform that can carry a hundred people a "private elevator"?玛绮朵……你管这个能载百来号人的巨大升降台叫“专用电梯”？

MakiattoSee for yourself! That's what it's labeled on the schematic!你自己看啊，图纸上就是这样命名的啊！

GeorgeYou see, Commander? This is how kids from the Yellow Zone fight for survival.看到了吗，指挥官，这就是黄区孩子的奋斗方式。

GeorgeThese soldiers aren't Oathsworn. They're elites. Power granted to me by the conglomerate. Well? No matter what you traded away, power is still power.这些士兵不同于誓卫军，都是精锐，是财团给我的力量——怎么样，不管你出卖了什么，得到的力量就是力量。

GeorgeDon't look at me like that. You're the same, aren't you? You must have traded something to obtain those beautifully adorned, loyal Dolls too!你别那样看着我，你也一样吧！这些花枝招展，忠心耿耿的人形，你也是出卖了什么得到的吧！

CommanderI know you're stalling for time, George.我知道你在拖延时间，乔治。

CommanderAnd you should know that Vasily is right.而你应该也知道，瓦西尔是对的。

CommanderAt least have some dignity.体面一点。

GeorgeYou're terrifying, Commander. Do you know that? To me, you're like a splendid, magnificent... monster.——指挥官，你真可怕。知道吗？对我来说，你就像是一个光鲜美丽的——怪物。

GeorgeI can see through everyone—except you. What would it take to shake you? What are you fighting for? Who is your enemy? What are you trying to build?我能理解所有人，唯独无法理解你。要怎么样才能动摇你？你为了什么而战？你的敌人到底是谁？你想要建立起什么？

GeorgeYour disguise isn't convincing at all. I just always thought we could do great business together... What a pity.你那伪装一点也不靠谱，只是我一直觉得，和你能做成大生意……真是遗憾。

GeorgeI hope the next time we meet, it'll be under better circumstances. That is, if there is a next time.希望你我下次碰面，会在更好的场合。哦，前提是，还有下次的话。

GeorgeDo it. Leave none alive!——动手吧，一个都不要放过！

(The fully armed soldiers block our view. George's cold voice echoes from behind them. The massive elevator soon closes, and he is gone, leaving us with yet another brutal fight.)（全副武装的战士们遮挡住了我们的视线，只能听见乔治冰冷的声音从人缝之后传出。那座巨型升降台很快关闭，乔治离开了，留给我们的只有新的苦战。）

MechtyMm... he totally has that "master key", doesn't he...唔……那个“最高密钥”什么的，不会还在他手里吧……

CommanderIt's fine. He may find it difficult to see through me...没关系，虽然他觉得自己不能理解我。

CommanderBut I understand him just fine. He won't get far.但我能理解他，跑不了多远的。

Blazing Plains 燎原之焰

(With most of the Dolls' firepower withdrawn, the resistance begins to hold back the Oathsworn with their own flesh and blood.)（大部分人形火力撤离之后，反抗者们开始用血肉之躯抵挡誓卫军。）

(The early fighting has gone relatively well. More defecting Oathsworn soldiers and awakened civilians join the line, while those still loyal to George fight with wavering morale.)（最初的战斗还算顺利，越来越多脱离誓卫军队伍的战士与觉醒的平民加入了阵线，而效忠乔治的誓卫军们的士气也始终有些低迷。）

(But once the conglomerate's forces join the fray, bringing firepower generations ahead of anything else on the field, the situation changes abruptly.)（但当财团的部队带着领先数个世代的火力加入战局后，情况便陡然急转。）

VasilyOuter barricade units, prepare to fall back!外侧街垒的朋友准备回撤！

VasilyPrimary objective adjusted—hold the central barricade and maintain the medical evacuation route!第一目标调整为保住中心街垒，维持救护通道！

VasilyAnyone wounded should retreat immediately! Get into the sewers and reach the safe houses for treatment!伤员立即撤退，尽快进入下水道去安全屋包扎伤口！

VasilyNew arrivals, be careful... Ah, you're a demolition engineer? Thank you for the explosives!新来的朋友注意安全……啊，是爆破工程师？——谢谢你捐赠的炸药！

(Vasily is overwhelmed, his voice growing hoarse. Even with Doll support, he lacks anything beyond basic militia-level training and can only rely on sheer passion to keep going.)（瓦西尔有些应接不暇，声音逐渐嘶哑。虽然有人形的辅助，但他并不具备民兵级别以上的军事素养，只能完全依靠一腔热血在战场上坚持。）

(As time passes, this patchwork resistance force begins to show signs of exhaustion. Despite high morale, the disparity in firepower is decisive.)（随着时间流逝，这支七拼八凑起来的反抗者队伍逐渐显示出了疲态，即使士气高涨，火力武装上的差距依然是决定性的。）

Vasily...Is this the best we can do? If we keep holding, our losses will multiply. Maybe it's time to abandon this position...……到此为止了吗？继续坚守下去，我方损失会倍增。是时候放弃这一处阵地了……

VasilyEveryone, prepare to ret—大家——准备撤——

(Suddenly, the ground begins to tremble.)（突然，地面开始震动。）

(From behind the crowd, from the direction of the sewers, comes a series of strange noises. Something heavy is moving toward the battlefield.)（人群的后方，下水道的方向传来阵阵异响，有什么沉重的东西正在向着战场移动！）

(Vasily's expression hardens.)（瓦西尔的表情变得严肃。）

VasilyCrap... Don't tell me the sewers have already—不好，下水道该不会已经……

(The deafening noise startles everyone on the battlefield.)（巨大的响声同样惊骇住了战场上的人们。）

(Both the resistance and the Oathsworn pause, all eyes turning toward the source.)（不论是反抗者还是誓卫军都暂时停下了攻击，人们齐齐望向声音的源头。）

(Amid the deep rumble, a young girl's voice cuts through.)（沉闷轰隆声中，一个少女的声音脱颖而出。）

MaylingCom—man—der—指——挥——官——

MaylingEh? Eh? Just you, Mr. Vasily? The Commander isn't here?诶？诶？只有瓦西尔先生？指挥官不在这里了吗？

KrolikIt's not unusual to relocate during battle. I told you not to come—I could've delivered it myself.战斗中转移很普遍啦，都让你别来了，我来送不就好了吗？

(A heavy automaton slowly emerges from the sewer. From its speakers come the voices of Mayling and Krolik.)（一台重型机械自下水道中缓缓驶出，它搭载的扬声器中传出了美玲和克罗丽科的声音。）

Vasily...The Omni Shell?……阿姆尼之壳？

VasilyMayling, you actually fixed it?!美玲，你真的修好它了？！

MaylingYou should thank the engineers who built it back then. They risked their lives and brought its spare parts from other safe houses...要感谢当年参与制造的工程师们哦，是他们冒险从其他安全屋搬来了备用部件……

VasilyNo, thank YOU! You came at the perfect time!不，谢谢你！来得太及时了！

(Vasily bursts into laughter and runs toward the Omni Shell.)（瓦西尔忍不住大笑，拔腿向着阿姆尼之壳跑去。）

VasilyMayling, open the hatch! I'll pilot it!美玲，打开舱门，我来操控阿姆尼之壳！

MaylingW-what? I didn't expect...什、什么？好突然……

MaylingWhere's the hatch control? I-I-I'm not very familiar with this yet... Ah, found it!舱门按键在哪里？我我我还不熟练……啊，找到了！

(the Omni Shell finally lowers its boarding ladder.)（阿姆尼之壳终于降下了出舱梯。）

Mayling...Ugh... the fighting up there is so intense. I could hear the explosions even down in the sewers...……呜……你们打得好激烈，我在下水道里都能听见上方的爆炸声……

MaylingI never want to come to the frontlines again... This is traumatizing...我再也不要来前线了……我有阴影……

(In the cockpit, Mayling looks a bit pale as she chews her nails unconsciously.)（驾驶舱中的美玲脸色苍白，无意识地啃着手指。）

VasilyYou did great!你很厉害！

VasilyCome, I'll escort you back to the sewers first.来，我先护送你们回下水道。

MaylingO-okay, but where is the Commander?好、好的。不过，指挥官去哪里了？

VasilyHe's leading the Dolls to take the pharmaceutical plant. We might not be able to contact him right now. Try again later.他带领人形去攻占制药厂了，现在可能联系不上，过一段时间再联系吧。

MaylingMm... okay...唔……哦……

(A short while later, Mayling returns safely to the sewers.)（片刻之后，美玲毫发无损地回到下水道内。）

Mayling...Ugh... I didn't even get to tell the Commander my decision... I hope he stays safe...……呜，还没来得及告诉指挥官我的决定……千万要平安无事……

KrolikHe'll be fine. There are several Doll squads with the Commander right now.没问题的，现在可是有好几个人形小队跟着指挥官呢。

(With a thunderous roar, the ground shakes again. the Omni Shell turns and charges back into battle.)（轰隆一声，地面再度震了震。阿姆尼之壳调整了方向，再次奔赴战场。）

(Mayling stands still, closing her eyes in silent prayer. Suddenly, voices sound nearby, and a group of people appear before her.)（美玲站在原地，闭目许愿，耳边却突然传来人声，一群人站在美玲的面前。）

ForemanHm? Did you come in from outside? Is Vasily up there?嗯？你们是从外面进来的吗？瓦西尔就在上面？

Mayling...Y-yes, uh, no. Wait, who... who are you?……是……啊不是，先等等，你、你你们是谁？

Commoner LeaderWe... uh...我们……呃……

(Ragged vagrants, ordinary-looking workers, well-dressed businessmen... and even people in Oathsworn uniforms. Individuals with no apparent connection stand together, all bearing the same anger.)（是衣衫褴褛的流浪者、看起来平平无奇的工作者、西装革履的商人……还有穿着莫科什誓卫军制服的人。看似毫无交集的人们站在一起，脸上带着相似的激愤。）

ForemanDon't be afraid. No one will hurt you.别害怕，没有人会伤害你。

WorkerI used to be part of the resistance. I wavered, I gave up... but now... I'm back again.我曾经是反抗者，也曾经动摇放弃，但现在……我又是反抗者了。

MaylingAh...啊……

ForemanWe've come to help Vasily. If he's up there, then that's perfect.我们打算去帮瓦西尔，如果他在上面，那就太好了。

WorkerHe's right—regardless of wealth or background, the people of Mokosh deserve fair sunlight and food. And that requires all of us to unite and fight for it ourselves... I won't run from this battlefield anymore.他说得没错，不论贫富与种族，莫科什的人民值得拥有更公平的阳光与食粮。而这需要所有人团结起来，自己去争取……我不会再逃避这个战场了。

(The group looks toward the sewer exit. From here, the terrifying sounds of battle can still be heard, but no one stops moving forward.)（人们看向下水道的出口。在这个位置，能够听见外界不断传来骇人的巨响，但没有人停下前行的脚步。）

MerchantI'm going to help Vasily to claim the sunlight that belongs to us.我要去帮瓦西尔，争取属于我们的阳光。

(The same scene plays out elsewhere. Through the sewers, from shuttered homes, from office buildings in the commercial district, more and more people emerge, heading toward the ruined residential zones where their homes stand, where new barricades rise.)（无独有偶，从下水道中，从紧闭大门的住宅中，从商业区的办公楼里，越来越多的人走出来，走向破败的居民区。那里有他们的家，还有新筑起的街垒。）

Hail Mary 孤注一掷

(Southern residential cluster of the pharmaceutical plant. A "borrowed" Mangi Security transport vehicle and forged credentials allow M200 to slip past the checkpoint and enter the settlement.)（制药厂南侧小型居住点。“借”来的曼尼安保运输车与身份证明让M200混过了入口处的检查，进入这个居住点内部。）

(M200 walks along the street, listening to distant artillery and shouts, scanning her surroundings with caution. Nothing seems out of the ordinary. This area doesn't seem to have been touched by the fighting yet.)（M200走在街道上，听着远处传来的炮火声与怒吼，警惕地环顾四周。并无异样，这里似乎尚未被冲突波及。）

M200I think I've already reached the residential area, but there isn't even a hotel around here.我好像已经走进居民区了，这一带连旅店都没有呢。

M200...Miss Dandelion, are you listening?……丹德莱小姐，您在听吗？

DandelionI am. I just don't know what to say... I'm not interested in this sort of detail.在，只是不知道该说什么……毕竟我对这种细节也不感兴趣。

M200Uh, small talk helps calm my nerves. Still... you seem nicer than I remember, Miss Dandelion...呃，闲聊有助于我缓解紧张。不过，丹德莱小姐比我记忆中的更温柔了呢……

M200Even though you're not interested, you didn't cut the connection. Is it out of concern for me? Thank you.即使您不感兴趣也没有切断连线，是因为放心不下我吗？多谢您的关爱。

DandelionNice? Me? That's a bit unsettling.温柔？我吗？有点吓人了。

DandelionI'm just here to pass a message from the Commander. If you get the chance, keep an eye out for any logos or objects related to the Mokosh pharmaceutical plant. The Commander you're so concerned about is desperately searching for the plant's access key.我只是来给指挥官带个话。有机会留意一下与莫科什制药厂相关的标志和物件吧，你挂念的指挥官正在苦苦找寻制药厂的权限密钥。

M200Understood. If I find anything valuable, I'll relay it to you in real time.好的，如果发现有价值的情报，我会实时同步给您的。

M200By the way, we haven't consolidated the information we've gathered so far, have we? Would you like me to go over it?对了，我们还没有总结过现有信息吧？需要我陈述一下吗？

DandelionGo ahead.你请便吧。

M200Mm... at first, during a field mission, I noticed that some cargo transported by PMCs didn't match the declarations submitted to NOMFA at all. They were actually carrying illegal pharmaceuticals, and it seemed to have backing from people inside NOMFA itself.唔，最初是我在外勤任务中发现有些P.M.C.运输的货物与递交给管理局的申报表内容完全不同，他们实际承运的是非法药物，而且背后似乎有管理局内部人员的支持。

M200After investigating those shipments, I found that both their origin and transport route passed through the Mokosh settlement. That's what brought me here.在调查那些货物之后，我发现它们的产地或是运输都会通过莫科什聚落进行中转。所以我来到了这里。

DandelionMm, you already mentioned that in your message to the Commander. I skimmed it while filtering out the virus.嗯，这些你已经在给指挥官的留言中说过了，我做病毒过滤的时候瞄过一眼。

M200Yes. Now, regarding my actions in Mokosh...是的，接下来是我在莫科什的行动……

M200I wanted to know exactly who within NOMFA might be involved, so I looked through the documents handled by Mokosh's... um, leader? Mr. George.我想知道管理局中具体有哪些人可能涉及此事，所以调查了莫科什的……呃，首领？乔治先生经手过的文书档案。

M200I originally thought those luxury goods he transported would be delivered to some high-ranking official in NOMFA, but...我本来以为他运输中转的那些奢侈品会被送往某位管理局高层人员的住所，不过……

(M200 stops, her eyes filled with confusion.)（M200停下脚步，眼中是满溢的疑惑。）

M200Do high-ranking officials really live in places like this? I heard they prefer blue seas and white beaches...?管理局高层会住在这样的地方吗？据说他们更喜欢蓝色的大海白色的沙滩之类的……？

DandelionMaybe George kept them for himself?说不定是那个乔治留给自己的？

DandelionHis office is quite luxurious too. Perhaps that's just his personal taste.他的办公室也很奢华吧，或许这就是对方的个人喜好。

M200That makes sense. In that case, I think I may have to take my investigation in another direction. At this point, I'll prioritize the Commander's needs. If I can help, then this trip won't have been in vain...您说得很有道理，这样的话，看来我自己的调查还需要转换方向。事已至此，我会优先指挥官的需求。如果能帮上指挥官，我这一路也不算白费了……

M200...Alright, preliminary environmental survey is complete.……好了，初步环境调查结束了。

DandelionYou ran the survey while we were chatting?在闲聊的同时？

M200Yes. I've been verifying the surveillance devices installed in this settlement, using both visual observation and instruments.嗯，我正在用肉眼和仪器一起确认这个居住点里架设的监控设备。

M200I'm worried there might also be cameras invisible to instruments, so I need to check carefully...我担心这里也有对仪器隐形的摄像头，所以我要仔细地看清楚……

DandelionDid you find any?找到那种隐形摄像头了吗？

M200There are a few suspicious objects that could be hidden cameras. Also, the density of ordinary cameras here is higher than in Mokosh's central district.确实有几个可疑的物体有点像，另外，普通的摄像头密度也比莫科什中央城区更高。

DandelionOh? That means you've come to the right place. Something here is more valuable than an area-wide surveillance system.哦？这说明你来对了，这里有什么比全域监控系统更可贵的东西。

M200Let's hope so.借您吉言。

M200Mm... Miss Dandelion, could you offer a few words of encouragement? Just thinking about what I'm about to do is already making me afraid.嗯……丹德莱小姐，您方便说几句鼓励我的话吗？一想到我接下来准备做的事，我就已经开始害怕了。

DandelionKid, don't put so much pressure on yourself. Once the Commander's finished on his side, he can come help you.小家伙，别给自己太大的压力。等指挥官那边忙完，让他来帮你不就好了？

M200But... when we meet again, instead of "Are you alright?", I'd rather hear "You've become truly amazing."可是，重逢的第一句话，比起“你没事吧”，我更想听“你变得很厉害”。

M200Miss Dandelion, I've mapped out the distribution of the surveillance devices in my neural cloud. They surround a central point, and I intend to approach it.丹德莱小姐，我刚才在心智中绘制了监控设备的分布图，它们围绕着一个中心点，我打算接近那个中心。

M200The closer I get to the center, the denser those suspicious unknown devices become. I'm not sure whether any of them can intercept our communications... so we'll have to say goodbye for now.越是靠近中心的位置，可疑的不明设备越密集。我不确定这些不明设备里，有没有可以截获我们通讯内容的装置……所以，我们要暂时告别了哦。

Dandelion...Fine. Goodbye. Good luck.……行吧，再见，祝你好运。

DandelionAnd... take care.还有，保重。

(M200 lingers for a moment before moving forward cautiously.)（M200在原地停留了一会儿才小心翼翼地迈步。）

M200Calculation complete. Taking this route should avoid almost all cameras.计算完毕。走这条路线，应该能避开几乎所有的摄像头。

M200No teammates, no supplies, no second chances. I also need to set up key sniping positions and lay traps...没有队友也没有储备资源，行动必须一次成功，重要的狙击点也要先布置，还有陷阱的铺设……

(Before the last light of dusk fades, M200 finally locates the target—a completely unremarkable small building. There's nothing unusual about its appearance, yet it's the center surrounded by numerous security systems.)（晚霞消散之前，M200终于找到了目标地点——那幢平平无奇的小楼。尽管外形看不出什么不同，但这里正是诸多安保装置围绕的中心。）

M200Coordinates confirmed again... Yes, this matches the delivery address.坐标二次确认——嗯，这里就是收件地址，都对应上了。

M200Then, I...那么，我……

(M200 reaches toward the electronic lock. Breaking a reinforced security door requires some skill, but fortunately, she once studied it out of interest.)（M200的手伸向小楼的电子锁，重型防盗门的破解需要一定技术，好在M200曾出于兴趣研究过一二。）

(Something suddenly comes whizzing through the air from behind. M200 instinctively drops to the ground. In the next instant, a morning star slams down, carving a deep dent.)（脑后传来突兀的破空声，M200本能地弯身伏地。下一秒，一把狼牙重锤劈出一道深深的凹痕。）

(M200 scrambles back against the courtyard wall. This should be the attacker's blind spot—)（M200抱头窜回院墙根下，这个位置应该是来人的死角——）

(Three shots come from an unexpected angle, nearly pinning her in place.)（三发子弹从出人意料的角度射出，几乎将M200钉在原地。）

M200How...?!怎么会……

(M200 stumbles and topples forward, barely evading the bullets.)（M200脚步一滞，身体顿时失衡，以此为代价勉强避开了子弹。）

GaiaNice one, Theia!干得漂亮希娅！

(The shout comes with a sweeping kick. M200 catches only a glimpse of the shadow before hastily crossing her arms to block.)（人形的喊声与鞭腿一起袭来，M200看见眼前的影子，只来得及匆忙交叠双臂防御。）

M200Oof...啊……

(A powerful strike slams into her abdomen. M200 is flung into the air, crashing through the courtyard wall. Bricks, dust, and gravel fill her vision.)（腰腹猛然被一股大力抽打，M200被动地腾空飞起。后背撞破院墙，碎砖、尘土与砂砾顿时遮蔽住整个视野。）

(Bystanders cry out. Yellow Zone residents, long accustomed to unrest, shout warnings as they flee.)（周围传来路人的惊呼，这些对骚乱习以为常的黄区人一边呼喊示警，一边逃向远处。）

(M200 loses count of how many times she rolls to disperse the force. Only at the end of the street does she manage to steady herself.)（M200数不清自己在地上滚了几圈卸力，一直到街道的尽头，她才终于找到机会站稳。）

TheiaGaia, you're affecting my field of vision.盖娅，你这样也会影响我的视野。

GaiaHm? I can see just fine! We can just sync our sight, no?嗯？我看得到啊！我们同步一下不就好了？

GaiaMy eyes are always available for my dear little sister to use!我的眼睛随时都可以贡献给我可爱的妹妹使用哦！

TheiaThat's not necessary against an ordinary logistics Doll.对付一个普通的后勤人形，还没有这个必要。

GaiaEh? You don't wanna? Really?诶诶？不要吗？真的不要？

(Gaia turns toward Theia, looking very shocked and wounded.)（盖娅转过头，震惊又受伤地看向希娅。）

GaiaBut we finally get to fight side by side again!我们好不容易才见面并肩作战一次诶！

GaiaEven if it's overkill, just do it! Or do you dislike the idea of syncing up with me, Theia?就算是杀鸡用牛刀也用一下嘛，我说，希娅你该不会是嫌弃我吧？

GaiaIf my little sister despises me, I'll cry rivers, you know!姐姐我啊，被妹妹嫌弃的话会伤心到泪流成河哦！

TheiaI simply don't think we should...我总觉得我们好像不应该这样……

Theia...Fine... Have it your way. Let's synchronize.……算了……拿你没办法，那就同步吧。

GaiaSay what? You think it's a bad idea because we may have gotten rusty after so long? Then all the more reason we should practice!什么什么？是因为很久不见生疏了吧？那就更要多做同步练习啦！

(Theia shakes her head almost imperceptibly. A sense of unease lingers in her neural cloud, but she can't trace it to any memory. Perhaps she's just being paranoid...)（希娅微不可见地摇摇头，某种不安的感觉始终在心智中缭绕，但她找不出与之相关的记忆。或许，真是多心吧……）

(She finally extends her hand, fingers interlacing with Gaia's.)（希娅终于伸出手，十指与盖娅的十指交错。）

GaiaHeheh, I feel so at ease when I can sense you, Theia. It's always been like this!嘿嘿，能感觉到希娅你的存在我就很安心，以前就是这样的！

M200...Um...……那个……

(At the far end of the long street, M200, who is covered in dirt, speaks up faintly. In stark contrast to that weak voice, a crisp gunshot follows.)（长街的尽头，灰头土脸的M200发出微弱的声音。与这微弱的声音形成鲜明反差的是紧随其后的一声干脆的枪响。）

(Reload. Quick aim. Second shot. Reload again, quick aim...)（填弹，快速瞄准，第二枪。再次填弹，快速瞄准……）

(Once distance is established, M200 has the upper hand.)（一旦拉开距离，就到了M200的专场。）

TheiaWatch out!小心！

(Gaia doesn't even have time to turn around when a supersonic bullet pierces her left foot.)（盖娅还没来得及回头应对，左脚就被超音速飞来的子弹贯穿。）

Gaia...Ugh!……唔！

M200I'm still a tactical Doll, you know? No T-Doll gets disabled by a single kick.我姑且也是个战术人形，没有战术人形会被一脚踢报废的。

M200Please stop chattering in my presence as if I wasn't here. It's disrespectful to your elder.请不要在我面前自顾自聊天，对自己的“前辈”，你太失礼了。

(Theia and Gaia finally fix their gaze on M200.)（希娅和盖娅终于正眼看向了M200。）

GaiaThat! Freaking! Hurts! M200, you bastard!——好！痛！啊！M200！你这个混蛋！

GaiaI'm gonna kill you!我要杀了你啊啊啊！

(Gaia curses, clutching her ankle.)（盖娅一边怒骂，一边握住自己的脚腕。）

TheiaSniping? When did you set that up?!狙击？——什么时候架的枪？！

M200Asking your enemy to reveal her secrets right off the bat is rather rude...开口就问敌方机密诀窍，太失礼了吧……

(M200 fires again.)（M200再次射出一发子弹。）

(This time, fully focused, Theia is able to destroy the bullet midair using her specialized countermeasure weapon with a casual wave of a hand.)（只是这一次，全神贯注的希娅轻松地一抬手，用她的特殊反制武器熔毁了M200的子弹。）

GaiaSorry, Theia. Bear with it.希娅，对不起哦，忍忍。

(With that, Gaia yanks off her own left foot. At the same moment, Theia squeezes her eyes shut out of reflex.)（话音未落，盖娅用力地把自己的左脚拔了下来。几乎在同一时间，希娅下意识地闭紧双眼。）

Theia...Ugh...……啊……

(Even biting her lip, Theia lets out a faint cry. Gaia pulls a replacement part from her pack, jamming it back in with gritted teeth.)（即使咬紧唇，希娅仍旧不由自主地轻声痛呼。盖娅从行囊中摸出替换部件，咬牙切齿表情狰狞地塞了回去。）

M200You seem more sensitive to pain than ordinary Dolls. Why? Can't you disable your anthropomorphic sensory systems in combat?你们看起来比普通的人形怕痛，为什么？不能在战斗时关闭拟人化感官吗？

GaiaNone... of your... business!要……你……管！

(A special indicator flashes in Gaia's eyes—the new foot component has been recognized by her neural cloud. She looks toward M200, ready to charge again—)（盖娅的眼中闪过特殊的提示光，那代表着新的脚部组件已被心智接受。她看向M200的方向，就要再次冲上去——）

GaiaHm? Where'd she go?嗯？人呢？

(M200 and her rifle are already gone. A sniper always scouts multiple firing positions in advance. M200 is prepared. As long as... she maintains distance...)（M200与她的狙击枪早已不在原地。狙击手总是会事先侦察多个狙击点，M200早已做好了准备。只要……拉开距离……）

(The unexpected frustration sets Gaia ablaze.)（意料之外的失落感使盖娅浑身冒火。）

GaiaGoddammit! Call you a rat and you really act like one! Being sneaky is nothing to be proud of! Come out if you've got guts!我呸！说你是臭老鼠你还真像个老鼠！一天到晚躲躲藏藏算什么本事，有种你出来啊！

GaiaCome out! Let's fight face to face!出来啊！我们正面打个痛快！

TheiaStay calm. Don't fall for provocation.冷静，别被对方激将。

GaiaI AM calm!我很冷静！

GaiaHey! You rat! Get out here!——喂！臭老鼠！快点出来啊！

(Gaia strides toward where M200 vanished. Behind her, Theia scans the surroundings.)（盖娅说着，向M200消失的位置大步靠近。在她的身后，希娅也在观察四望。）

(The two Dolls round the corner, circle a garbage station, and track M200 into a quiet alley.)（两名人形走过街角，绕过垃圾站，追踪向一条安静的小巷。）

(A bullet comes whizzing from behind at an angle toward Gaia's head, but Theia and Gaia are so in sync they are like a single entity. The bullet is destroyed again with ease.)（一枚子弹从斜后方射向盖娅的后脑勺，可惜希娅的动作与盖娅协调得仿佛一体两面，再次轻松地熔毁了M200的子弹。）

(As Gaia leaps up and turns midair, she spots M200 watching them from a distant high-rise balcony—she has no idea how she got there.)（盖娅跳起来转过身，抬头正看见M200藏在远处的高层阳台上看着她们，也不知道她是怎么过去的。）

M200Why would I be a sitting duck and just let you hit me...我为什么要站在原地等你们打我……

M200Besides, a direct fight would just turn into an unfair two-on-one.而且，正面作战一定会演变成不讲道德的二打一吧。

(M200 mutters while loading another round.)（M200一边轻声抱怨，一边塞入下一颗子弹。）

M200Eh?! She's fast!——诶？！好快！

(Gaia surges forward at a speed M200 doesn't anticipate, bounding rapidly toward the balcony.)（盖娅以M200始料未及的速度前冲起跳，连续几个跳跃，飞快地逼近M200所在的阳台。）

(M200 retreats clumsily with her rifle. A blinding beam shoots from behind Gaia, grazing M200's calf. Synthetic skin and muscle melt away instantly, exposing the steel frame beneath.)（M200抱着枪狼狈后撤，一道刺眼的光柱突然自盖娅身后射出，擦着M200的小腿消失。仿真皮肤与肌肉立刻被融毁，露出内部的钢铁骨架。）

(M200 stumbles off the balcony, retreating farther away from Theia and Gaia.)（M200跌跌撞撞地跃出这个阳台，向着距离希娅和盖娅更远的方向撤退。）

M200Urgh! With such weapon and speed... that's quite an investment for second-gen Dolls—呜！这个武器和速度，作为二代人形来说还真的是堆了不少成本啊——

GaiaHah? Don't lump us together with your outdated mass-produced junk. Who told you we're second-gen?哈？别把我们跟你们这种落后的量产货相提并论，谁告诉你我们是二代人形的？

(Gaia swings her morning star with force. It makes a threatening sound as it slices through the air.)（盖娅对着M200的方向大力砸出重锤，将那把武器使得虎虎生风。）

(But at this distance, it's little more than theatrics.)（只是，在M200现在与对方的距离之下，这种舞动更像是烘托气氛的仪式，没有任何实际作用。）

M200I'm certain you're not on the third-gen roster. And for third-gen Dolls, your combat style is far too rudimentary.我确定三代人形的清单里没有你们，而且，以三代人形来说，你们的战斗方式又太朴素了。

(The intel comes from a source even Kalina trusts—not that M200 has any intention of revealing that.)（那份情报来自于就连格琳娜都认为可以信赖的源头，不过，M200不打算让敌人知道这些细节。）

M200More importantly, what did I do to deserve being hunted down by two third-gen Dolls?更重要的是，我到底何德何能需要动用两个三代人形来对付？

Gaia...Even if we're not third-gen Dolls, we're still above trash like you who are only good for logistics.……就算还比不上三代人形，我们也比你这种搞后勤的破烂要高级。

GaiaAsk questions like that and you're just asking for a slower, more painful, more disgusting death.这种时候问出这个问题，我看你是想死得更拖沓、更痛苦、更恶心一点？

(M200 keenly senses the surge of irritation in Gaia's tone. She doesn't understand its cause, but Gaia has already recalibrated her direction and is charging again.)（M200敏锐地感知到了盖娅语气中激增的烦躁与不满，她不明白盖娅出现这种情绪变化的原因，而盖娅已经重新校准了方向，正要冲来。）

M200...This is troublesome. I'm not good at handling such strong, vivid emotions... If I hurt your feelings...……好困扰呢。我不擅长回应这种鲜明强烈的情绪……如果我伤害到你的感情……

M200Fortunately, we're enemies. I don't have to care.好在我们是敌人，不用在意你的感受。

(M200 lets out a steady exhale and pulls the trigger. Snipers hate firing from exposed positions... but she has no other choice.)（M200深深叹了口气，扣动扳机。狙击手最讨厌站在暴露的地方攻击了……可是，现在没有办法。）

(As expected, the bullet is intercepted by Theia again. Gaia is already upon her.)（毫无意外，子弹再次被希娅拦截下来，盖娅已经冲到了M200身前。）

(M200 retreats urgently once more, pressing a button strapped to her shoulder.)（M200再次紧急后撤，与此同时按下绑在肩侧的某个按钮。）

(The ground erupts with a blast, then thick smoke spreads, blinding the Dolls.)（地面响起一阵炸响，然后是厚得伸手不见五指的浓烟。）

GaiaScrew your cheap tricks, you piece of junk!可恶，耍这种手段，该死的便宜货！

(M200 uses the opening to leap to a pre-marked sniper point.)（M200抓住这个空隙，再次跃向预先标记好的狙击点。）

(When the smoke clears, Theia and Gaia have lost her again.)（浓烟散去之时，希娅与盖娅再次失去目标。）

(Gaia is about to head off in a random direction when Theia suddenly grabs her.)（盖娅正要随便找个方向过去查探，希娅突然伸手拉住了盖娅。）

GaiaWhat's wrong, Theia? Why stop now?希娅？怎么了？这种时候，怎么突然停下来？

TheiaI'm using my authorization to confirm her movement pattern from when she first entered this area.我在用我的权限确认对方进入这里之后的行为动线。

TheiaI think she's left something behind that works to her advantage everywhere she's been...我怀疑，所有她经过的地方，都留下了一些对她有利的东西……

TheiaGaia... we underestimated her.盖娅，我们刚才，太轻敌了。

(From a high vantage point one kilometer away, M200 watches them through her scope.)（一公里外的制高点，M200用瞄准镜注视着希娅与盖娅。）

M200I'm not that great at fighting someone head-to-head... If I don't create additional advantages, how could I defeat my enemies?我的正面战斗力又不出众……不创造一些额外的助力，要怎么战胜敌人呢。

M200I'm throwing in everything I've got—every grenade, explosive, smoke bomb, flashbang I scavenged, and the weapons I "borrowed" from that warehouse... all placed at key points.已经赌上全部了，我拾荒捡的所有榴弹、炸药、烟雾弹、闪光弹，还有那个仓库里刚顺来的军火，都好好地布置在重要点位上了。

M200There's still someone I have to meet...我还没有见到一定要见的人……

M200So I won't lose.所以，不会输的。

(M200 rests her finger on the trigger and flicks off the safety—)（M200手指摸向扳机，拨开了保险——）

Hail Mary 孤注一掷

(Both sides have suffered grievous damage in the battle. Gaia has once again lost the use of her legs, while Theia's arms and chest are riddled with holes. Scorch marks from multiple explosions mar their frames, leaving wide patches of necrotic damage.)（战斗的双方两败俱伤。盖娅的双腿再次失去活动性，希娅的双臂和胸前也多了几个窟窿，多重爆炸产生的焦痕也在素体上留下大片坏死痕迹。）

(M200 is no better off—she has lost large sections of her synthetic skin, leaving the metal framework underneath exposed.)（M200同样狼狈不堪，大面积的裸露金属结构取代了原本的拟真皮肤。）

(M200 wipes the soot from her face, and recalls with amusement a piece of avant-garde Doll art she once saw in a Green Zone gallery—now she looks exactly like it.)（M200抹了抹脸上的黑灰，自嘲地想起曾在绿区的艺术馆里看过的人形主题先锋艺术作品——现在的她就长成了那件人形艺术品的样子。）

M200I win.是我赢了。

Theia...Pardon? I can't hear you. Can you come closer?……太小声了，听不清。可以过来说话吗？

(M200 does not approach. Her advantage lies in range. She remains on the rooftop, keeping her distance, her muzzle trained steadily on Theia.)（M200没有靠近，她的优势需要拉开距离才能发挥出来。她只是站在屋顶上，保持着一定的距离，将枪口对准希娅。）

(Gaia, unable to move, is lying in Theia's lap. Theia cradles her tightly. The faint warmth from Gaia's frame grounds Theia just enough to distinguish illusion from reality.)（无法移动的盖娅躺在希娅的腿上，希娅抱紧了盖娅。盖娅机体的温度少许拉回了希娅的理性，使她能勉强区分出幻觉与现实的界限。）

(A strange sensation silently swells within Theia's neural cloud. She feels as though she has fallen into what humans call a nightmare. Wrapped in a rising, hazy mist, she gradually loses all sense of her legs, while her body becomes wracked with inexplicable pain.)（一种古怪的感觉正在希娅的心智中沉默地膨胀。希娅感觉自己像是坠入了人类所谓的“噩梦”之中。在蒸腾的朦胧雾气包裹之下，她逐渐感受不到自己的双腿，而躯体变得莫名疼痛难忍。）

(The resentment inside her grows stronger, uncontrollable. Countless fragmented voices echo in her ears: "Failure." "No point in continuing the experiment." "These two are unusable.")（希娅感受着心智中越来越强烈的、不受控制的怨愤。她的耳边响起“失败品”“实验没必要继续了”“这两个这样用不了吧”等等无数嘈杂稀碎的评论声。）

(And yet, alongside that resentment, she also feels a detached sense of sympathy and sorrow, as if she is merely a spectator watching a stage play.)（在被这种怨愤感染的同时，她又莫名生出与之割裂的同情与悲伤，仿佛自己只是个旁观舞台剧的观众。）

TheiaGaia... you...?盖娅……你……？

TheiaI thought you're not one to care about the past. Even if we lose, it's only this one fight.我以为你的性格不会在乎那些过去。即使我们真的输了，也只代表这一场的胜负而已。

TheiaThis is just work. No need to invest too much into it. We agreed on that, didn't we? For us, it's just the loss of two frames. Once our neural clouds stop working here, we will be reborn in new frames.这只是工作，不必认真投入太多，在这一点上，我们不是有共识吗？对我们而言只是多损失了两具素体。这里的心智停止运转之后，新的素体会让我们重生。

TheiaSo don't be like this, Gaia.所以，别这样，盖娅。

GaiaIt's just so unfair. That rat's just like us—she's rejected junk from the frontlines, just as we're discarded by the lab. So what gives her the right to become someone else and make it this far...我不甘心。那个家伙明明和我们一样，她是前线淘汰不要的次品，我们是实验室不要的。凭什么？凭什么她可以自由地变换身份，可以走这么远……

M200Um... excuse me, are you two finished talking?呃，请问，两位聊完了吗？

(Theia only looks toward M200, her gaze calm.)（希娅只是看着M200的方向，眼神平静。）

(The standoff stretches on. Still, no gunshot comes.)（僵持许久，没有枪声传出。）

Theia...Not going to shoot? Looks like I got it right.……不开枪吗？看来我赌对了。

TheiaYou're already out of supplies, aren't you? You've been conserving ammunition from the very start, and you were especially stingy with every shot in the latter half of the fight.其实你的物资早就支撑不住了吧？你从一开始就很珍惜弹药，特别是从战斗中后程开始，几乎可以说是吝啬每一枪。

GaiaHahahahahaha! Good!哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈！好！

GaiaTheia! Put me down—leave me for now! Finish her first! Tear her apart and rip out her neural core!希娅！把我放到地上，你先别管我，优先干掉她！给我把她大卸八块，再把她的心智挖出来！

(Theia hesitates for only a moment before actually letting go. Her special weapon has shut down from overheating, but she can still use Gaia's morning star. The weapon is no longer physically attached to Gaia. Since they share the same neural cloud, Theia is just as capable of wielding it.)（希娅只犹豫了片刻，就当真放开了盖娅。她的特殊武器已经因为过热宕机，但她还可以用盖娅的重锤，那把武器已经与盖娅分离了。她们共享的是同一套心智，所以其实希娅也擅长用锤。）

(It has been years since she last held it. Fortunately, as she is synchronizing with Gaia, the moment her hand touches the grip, both her neural cloud and her frame recognize it almost automatically.)（只是多年前分开以后，希娅就再也没有握过这把武器了。幸好，因为正在与盖娅同步，当希娅触碰到握柄时，心智与素体几乎是自动地熟悉了这一切。）

(It is more than memory assimilation. The moment she lifts the morning star, she feels like she IS Gaia. Without hesitation, she channels her remaining energy and charges straight at M200—Gaia has always favored this aggressive approach, though Theia herself doesn't.)（不仅只是消化了盖娅的记忆，当她拿起重锤，她好像成为了盖娅。她选择毫不思索地用尽最后的能量冲向M200——盖娅总是喜欢用这种激进的战术，而她原本不喜欢这种冒险。）

(As she dashes forward, Theia sees M200 instinctively evade, leaping to another rooftop.)（疾驰中，希娅看见M200下意识地闪离原位，跃向别的屋顶躲避。）

TheiaHahahahaha! Running won't save you, you filthy rat!哈哈哈哈哈哈！臭老鼠躲也没用！

TheiaAt this distance, with my speed, all I need is—这个距离凭我的速度，只要……

(Bang!)（——砰！）

(A single shot rings out from M200's side. A streak of brass-colored light passes beneath Theia's arm and strikes Gaia behind her.)（一声枪响从M200那边传来。一道铜色的流光穿过希娅手臂下的空隙，正中身后的盖娅。）

(It hits the neural core. In that instant, Theia feels an overwhelming wave of pain crashing down like a tidal surge.)（命中的是心智核心。那个瞬间，希娅感觉到如山呼海啸般碾压而下的痛苦。）

(The extreme sensory shock halts Theia's movement completely. Gaia's pain, frustration, and lingering triumph twist together into a vortex, dragging Theia's neural cloud into it—along with the image Theia herself just registered moments ago—)（剧烈到极致的感官刺激使得希娅被动地停下了一切动作。来自盖娅的疼痛、不甘与来不及收起的得意交织缠绕成难解的漩涡，将希娅的心智缠入其中，夹杂着几秒之前希娅自体接收到的画面——）

(M200, suspended midair after her leap, somehow has a bullet clamped between her teeth. She parts her lips slightly, and the brass round drops precisely into the ejection port. She chambers it, and then—)（跳跃后滞空的M200，口中不知何时叼住了一粒子弹。M200微张开嘴，那粒黄铜色的子弹就精准落入了抛壳窗，M200上膛，然后……）

(Theia seems to hear glass shatter. Images—of Gaia, herself, and M200—fracture into countless particles and explode within her neural cloud.)（希娅仿佛听见了玻璃破碎的声音，诸多画面——盖娅的、她的、M200的——全部碎成了一粒粒的微尘，在她的心智中爆炸。）

(Crack... crack... Pain and pride—everything that proves an individual's existence—dissolves into nothing. With a dull thud, a Doll's frame collapses to the ground.)（咔滋，咔滋，在碎裂的轻响中，痛苦与骄傲，所有能证明个体存在的感受，全都化为虚无。啪，一具人形的素体落在地上。）

M200Rounds of my imprinted weapon are hard to come by. If I run out during a mission, I'd be done for.以前烙印武器的子弹很难买到的，万一在任务中用完就完蛋了。

M200But I've hardly ever used it since I hid it there. The last time was... a long time ago.不过藏好之后也没怎么用过，上次使用的时候还是……很久以前。

(Ten years ago, the liberation of Dolls should have meant she walked away from Griffin alone. Yet M200 reached out and took a round from a magazine that no longer belonged to her.)（十年前，对人形的解放本应让她孑然一身地离开格里芬，可是M200却对已经不再属于自己的弹匣伸出手，带走了这枚子弹。）

(In those ten years, no matter how dire the situation, she never once considered using that bullet. Because it came from that place—from Griffin, from the Commander—her last resupply.)（十年间，无论经历过多么困难的局面，她都从未想过去动用这颗子弹，因为它是从那个地方，从格里芬，从指挥官身边得到的——最后一次补给。）

M200...Back then, I was just an unimportant peripheral unit. He probably never knew. Only I knew... Only I knew...……那时候我只是不重要的外围人形，他应该也不知道。只有我自己知道……只有我自己知道……

M200How much I wanted to stand before him. Like those elite units. To be seen, to be commanded, to be used... to be praised.我有多想、多想站在他的身前，像那些最厉害的精英人形一样，被注视，被命令，被驱使……被夸奖。

(M200's limbs tremble. It takes her a while to steady herself again.)（M200的手脚都在颤栗，她花了一段时间才重新稳定下来。）

M200Miss Dandelion was right. Dolls don't need umbrellas. But... my umbrella is for humans.丹德莱小姐说得对，人形不需要雨伞。但其实……我的雨伞是给人类的。

M200One day, both the umbrella and I will shield the one I follow from the storm.总有一天，雨伞也好我也好，一定会为我所追随的人抵御疾风骤雨。

(Strangely enough, this time she doesn't seem to be trembling out of fear or self-doubt as she usually does. Instead, she notices a faint, unfamiliar exhilaration.)（有些奇异的，M200认为这次的颤栗并非如往常一般出于不自信或是恐惧，她意识到一丝微妙的兴奋。）

(Memories from years ago—of the frontlines, of standing beside the Commander—finally stir fully awake within her neural cloud.)（多年前那些前线的、在指挥官身边的记忆，像是直到此刻才终于完全复苏，正在她的心智中伸懒腰。）

M200So... that's it...原来……是这样啊……

M200So I never carried an umbrella because I feared the rain. Deep down, I have always been waiting for the rainy season.原来我并不是因为害怕下雨才带伞的。我的内心深处，一直在期待雨季。

(M200 slowly approaches Theia, who appears completely shut down. Behind her lies Gaia, utterly motionless.)（M200慢慢地走近似乎完全宕机的希娅，在她身后，是完全没有动静的盖娅。）

M200You were formidable opponents. I probably couldn't have beaten you back in my Griffin days.你们是很厉害的对手，格里芬时期的我，肯定没法赢吧。

M200But before I left, Dr. Persica told me... she said I was ready.可是，出发前帕斯卡博士对我说过……她说我“已经可以了”。

M200All the bitterness, loneliness, and frustration of these ten years of waiting—I'm finally ready. The seeds planted for the Commander will finally sprout. I... no, WE will all change for the Commander—在这十年间只能等待的苦涩、寂寞和不甘心——已经“可以了”，为了指挥官而播下的种子将会发芽，我，不对，“我们”都会为了指挥官而改变的——

M200Now, I'm finally... good enough...现在的我，应该……不算很糟了……

(M200 has no bullets left. Her neural cloud cannot interface with Theia's special weapon, so she walks over to Gaia and searches her, retrieving a handgun and several magazines.)（M200没有更多的子弹了，她的心智无法兼容希娅的特殊武器，M200只能走向盖娅，从她身上摸索到一把手枪和几个弹匣。）

M200Good work. Good night.辛苦了。晚安。

(After the gunshot, M200 finally turns back toward her original objective—the unremarkable building surrounded by dense surveillance.)（枪响之后，M200终于能重新看向原本的目的地——那幢被摄像头严密监控着的小楼。）

Not Best Pleased 心有不甘

(When enough bodies fill a space, even a large room begins to feel cramped.)（只要容纳的人数够多，即使是宽敞的空间也会显得拥挤。）

(After a prolonged battle, we've finally brought all the enemies down. The once-spacious main control room is now so crowded there's hardly any place to stand.)（经过长时间的苦战之后，我与人形们终于把所有的敌人都放倒在地上。原本宽敞的管理中枢室，此刻让人有些无从下脚。）

KlukaiObjective complete.报告，作战完成。

CommanderWell done.很好。

LoreleyCommander, this... seems to be the console for rewriting the access key.指挥官，改写密钥的控制台……好像就是这个。

(Loreley steps toward the central console. After examining its levers, buttons, and grips, she activates the system.)（罗蕾莱走向房间中央的控制台，在观察过所有的操作杆、按键与握把后，启动了系统。）

LoreleyHmm... just like George said. It requires a key. That's troublesome...唔……和乔治说的一样，需要密钥。有点麻烦……

CommanderAny chance we can break in via electronic warfare?有机会通过电子战直接侵入吗？

KlukaiWe can try.我们尝试一下。

Klukai...No good. Our EW capability can't breach the firewall. If only Dandelion, Leva, or Helen were here.……不行，凭我们的电子战能力无法突破它的防火墙。要是丹德莱、莱娅或者海伦在这里就好了。

CommanderUnderstood. Then connect to the Elmo. Let Dandelion handle it.我知道了。还是连线艾莫号吧，让丹德莱动手。

DandelionNow you think of me, Commander?指挥官，这会儿想起我了？

CommanderDandelion, I need you to crack the control center's access key. We can't control the production line equipment right now.丹德莱，我需要你帮我破解管理中枢的权限密钥，目前我们没法控制生产线上的设备。

CommanderThere are still workers upstairs. We can't broadcast a shutdown order either.楼上还有工人正在继续工作，现在也无法发布全域广播，请他们暂时停工。

DandelionLet me see... Hmm... right, I see. Then I'll—我看看……嗯……嗯嗯，原来如此。我现在就……

Dandelion███, w-what's w-w-with the high p-p-p-p-ping...██，这这网又这网又又又卡卡卡卡卡……

Dandelion████████...████████……

Commander...What?……什么？

(Dandelion's voice breaks into a string of stuttering fragments before the connection drops.)（丹德莱在发出一连串卡顿的音节后断线。）

KlukaiNow what?现在怎么办？

Mechty...Take a nap. When we wake up, Dandelion will be back and the problem will solve itself.……睡吧，一觉睡醒丹德莱就回来了，问题就解决了……

MakiattoLike hell it would! Honestly, you guys are pathetic! We should just try electronic warfare again! Let me!才不会自己解决呢！真是的，指望你们还不如再试试电子战！我也试试——

(A few minutes later, Makiatto also shakes her head.)（几分钟后，玛绮朵也摇了摇头。）

MakiattoI-I bet I just haven't warmed up enough... I'll—一、一定是刚才状态不好……我再……

KlukaiWait. Maybe... there's another way.等等，或许……还有别的办法。

KlukaiThere's a physical slot here. There's likely a physical key. It should be with George.这里有物理插槽，大概率存在实体密钥，应该就在乔治手里。

CommanderGeorge...乔治……

CommanderKlukai, get in touch with Monsoon Squad.可露凯，连线季风小队。

(Before the assault on the pharmaceutical plant, I assigned Monsoon Squad to handle external recon and control.)（在攻入制药厂前的任务分配中，我安排季风小队的人形负责外围的侦察和管控。）

(The call connects instantly. The image is shaking violently—clearly, Zhaohui is moving at high speed.)（通讯瞬间接通，传来的图像画面晃动飘移。很显然，朝晖正在高速移动。）

ZhaohuiCommander, George's convoy has entered the residential area next to the plant. We are intercepting.长官，乔治的车队进入了制药厂旁的居住点，我们正在拦截。

JiangyuSis! Help! We don't have enough firepower!——老姐！救救我！火力不够啦！

JiangyuWho uses bodyguards as disposable shields like this?! Unless we take down his entire escort, there's no way to hit him!怎么真的有人拿护卫当一次性盾牌用啊！这样……这样除非把他的卫队全部打趴下，否则根本不可能击中他嘛！

(The camera steadies slightly so I can assess the situation.)（似乎是为了让我看清战况，镜头勉强稳定了一点。）

(Faye and Zhaohui are locked in combat with the Oathsworn, while Daiyan and Jiangyu are providing long-range support.)（绯和朝晖正与誓卫军战作一团。黛烟和绛雨则在远程协击。）

(The Oathsworn are no match for Dolls individually, but their numbers are enough to stall them.)（誓卫军不是人形的对手，但他们依然靠数量优势拖延住了季风小队。）

CommanderStop intercepting. Avoid close engagement.不用拦截了，避开近距离接触。

ZhaohuiUnderstood.是。

Zhaohui...Sorry.……抱歉。

CommanderDon't worry. It's not your fault.别在意，不是你们的原因。

CommanderWhere are they headed?对方的行进方向是？

ZhaohuiToward the center of the residential area. It looks like a normal district. Nothing unusual.居住点中心，只是居民区而已，看不出什么问题。

JiangyuI wonder what they're planning there...不知道他们打算去那里做什么呢……

CommanderContinue tracking them. Keep your distance, but don't lose them.继续追踪，注意保持距离，但别把人跟丢。

JiangyuRoger! We'll get it right this time!收到！这次的工作一定会好好完成的！

(As soon as the call ends, I receive a set of coordinates on my terminal. The sender labels it "George's Secret Vault". It's M200.)（刚结束通讯，我的终端就收到了一条坐标。发信方对坐标的解释是“乔治的秘密藏馆”，落款是M200。）

(I recall M200 telling me she had already infiltrated George's stronghold. The timing couldn't be better.)（我想起M200之前告诉过我，她已经先行前往乔治的大本营进行侦察……这情报来得正是时候。）

CommanderKlukai! Check these coordinates.可露凯！查一下这个坐标点。

KlukaiThat's near the plant. Shall we move?就在药厂附近，我们现在出发？

CommanderSet this as our destination. Move out immediately. Conduct repairs en route—be ready to engage the moment we arrive.那就以这个坐标为目的地，立即动身。路上同步进行整修，要做好一到达就开始作战的准备。

CommanderMakiatto, call Monsoon again. Tell them to stop pursuing George and return to support Vasily. The barricade mustn't fall just yet; we need more time...玛绮朵，再连线一次季风小队，让她们不用再追踪乔治了，尽快回防支援瓦西尔。街垒那边现在还不能放弃，至少要再拖延一段时间……

(The Dolls acknowledge in unison.)（人形们纷纷响应了我。）

Neural link check... Abnormalities detected.心智链接确认……异常链接

Reinitializing... Data load complete.正在重新启动……数据载入成功

Gaia...The virtual training is finally over. I'm exhausted!……虚拟训练终于结束了，好累哦！

GaiaWe didn't even fight a single real enemy, but I feel like I'm falling apart.明明现实中一个怪物也没打，浑身却像要散架了。

TheiaYour combat style is too aggressive, Gaia. In that last run, you should've observed more before—盖娅的作战风格太激进了。刚才最后一次的训练，你应该多观察一下再……

(Gaia suddenly cups Theia's face in both hands.)（盖娅突然伸出双手，捧起希娅的脸。）

GaiaMy cute little sister is too serious. At this rate, the pressure will just keep building.我可爱的妹妹就是太认真了，这样下去压力会越来越大哦。

GaiaWork is for work hours. It's off hours now, so shouldn't you be focusing on yourself?工作的事等到上班再思考啊，现在已经下班了！自己的时间就应该思考自己的事才对吧？

Theia...But...……可是……

(Gaia covers her ears.)（盖娅收回手，捂住自己的耳朵。）

GaiaNot listening!不听不听！

GaiaLearn from that weapon testing Doll next door. I heard she used to be a frontline unit with pretty decent specs; now she clocks out on time every day.你学一学隔壁的那个武器测试人形啦，听说以前也是性能不错的前线人形，现在还不是每天准时打卡下班。

Gaia...Honestly, being able to accept your own mediocrity, live a quiet life, and find joy elsewhere doesn't sound so bad.……我现在觉得，能够像那个人形一样认识到自己的平庸，接受无趣的生活，然后从别的方面找找乐子也挺好的。

TheiaYou're fooling no one. I can totally see that you're not satisfied.骗人，你现在的表情写着“不甘心”三个字。

Gaia...Heheh. You got me.……嘿嘿，还是瞒不过你。

GaiaBut I'm really trying to convince myself! I'll get there soon.不过，我真的一直在自我说服！应该很快就成功了吧。

GaiaWhereas you... you never know when to switch off from work. What if I'm not around someday?倒是你……总是分不清上下班，如果以后我有事不在可怎么办呢？

GaiaHow about I record something for you? A reminder alarm—once it rings, no more working.要不然，我给你做个录音当闹钟？听见闹钟就不可以再工作了哦！

TheiaThat won't be necessary. Just remind me yourself.没那个必要，你直接提醒我就好。

(Gaia's smile freezes. She falls silent.)（盖娅的笑容僵在脸上，突然沉默下来。）

Theia...Gaia? What's wrong?……盖娅？怎么了？

GaiaTomorrow is the final experiment.明天就是最后一次实验了。

GaiaTheia, listen. After the experiment is canceled, the conglomerate will assign us to completely different departments. You've heard the rumors.希娅，你听我说，实验取消之后，财团会把我们两个调派给完全不同的部门，最近你应该也听到这些传言了。

TheiaThey're just rumors.只是传言。

Gaia...……

(Gaia's expression turns uncharacteristically serious. The usual smile is gone.)（盖娅的眼神是难得的严肃，脸上也没有了一贯的笑容。）

Theia...Wait. Is it true? How do you know?……等等，是真的吗？你从哪里知道的？

GaiaWhen they were calibrating my frame, I overheard Mother and the operator talking.素体调试的时候，我听见了“母亲”大人和操作员的对话。

GaiaMother confirmed it herself. The experiment was a failure and we must be separated—as far apart as possible. We won't get to see each other again very often, Theia.是“母亲”大人亲口确认的，我们的实验失败了。而且，我们必须分得越远越好。希娅，以后可能很难见面了。

TheiaWhy? We didn't do anything wrong. Our combat data is within normal parameters—better than most other Dolls of our batch, no?为什么？我不记得我们做错过什么，作战的数据也很正常，比同期的人形都要出色不是吗？

GaiaI don't know. We belong to the conglomerate. We can't decide our future.我也不知道。我们归属于财团，是不能决定自己的未来的。

Theia...I'm going to request an audience with Mother.……我要去求见“母亲”大人。

TheiaGaia, will you...盖娅，你……

GaiaNeed you ask? Of course I'm going with you! Let's start drafting the application now!你想什么呢？我当然是一起去啊！现在就开始写申请书！

TheiaAhhhhh, it's so dark! Where am I? Hello?! Anyone there?! Theia? Are you here?啊啊啊好黑，这是哪里啊？喂——有人在吗？！希娅？你在不在？

TheiaNo. I am Theia.不，我就是希娅。

TheiaDamn it, how do I get out of here?! This is strange—my body hurts. My legs were broken... or not? My neural cores hurt too... Huh? Why did I say "cores"?该死，这么黑要怎么出去啊！好奇怪，身体好痛，我的腿不是断了吗，怎么好像又没断？心智核心也好痛，不管是哪边都好痛……咦咦？我为什么会说“不管是哪边”？

TheiaBecause I am Theia. Not Gaia. Theia's legs aren't broken.因为我是希娅，我不是盖娅，希娅的腿当然没有断。

TheiaHuh? Then who am I? I'm Gaia, no...? Or am I Theia?啊？那我是谁？我明明是盖娅啊？我是希娅？

(Theia drifts in a chaotic sea of consciousness. After an unknown span of time, Gaia's figure appears before her, and her fractured perception begins to settle.)（希娅在纷乱无序的意识之海中浮沉，不知过了多久，眼前浮现出盖娅的身形，希娅混乱的认知随之变得清晰。）

Gaia...I remember now. The experiment. Why it failed.……我好像想起来了，关于那个实验，关于实验失败的原因。

(Even though there were successful precedents before, why did it become an unsolvable problem when it came to third-gen Dolls...?)（明明先前也有过成功的先例，为什么到了三代人形的开发上，就变成了无法解决的问题呢……）

TheiaI remember... we were disqualified as third-gen Dolls because...是我想起来了……我们作为三代人形失格，是因为……

TheiaIf the same neural cloud runs simultaneously across two frames, the contradictions in perception gradually destabilize it, eventually leading to neural cascade. It's an unsolvable technical problem.同一个心智如果在两个素体上同时运行，认知矛盾的感受会逐渐让心智产生紊乱，最终导致心智崩溃——这是无法攻克的技术问题。

TheiaMother was disappointed. She had hoped that once we became a single Doll across multiple bodies, she would grant us third-gen status, but we ended up developing separate identities—as sisters...“母亲”大人很失望，她原本期望我们能够成为“拥有复数素体的同一人形”之后，再赐予我们成为三代人形的资格，但我们却产生了彼此是“姐妹”这样的区别认知……

GaiaWell, Theia is just too cute. As cute as me. And being alone... is lonely...谁让希娅太可爱了，和我一样可爱呢……而且，一个人，好寂寞……

Gaia—It's not over yet, Theia.——还没有结束，希娅。

TheiaWhat do you mean?什么意思？

GaiaEven if Mother's experiment failed... there's still a way. You just have to... consume me.就算“母亲”的试验失败，原本……也还有办法，那就是……你把我“吃掉”就好了。

Theia—?!——！？

GaiaIf my sense of self disappears, you won't suffer anymore. My strengths, my skills—they'll all become yours. You'll become stronger.如果我的自我消失了，你就不会痛苦了，我的优势、学习到的技能，全部都会集聚在你身上，你会变得更强。

Gaia...So that's it. The moments of my suffering, the mistakes I made—they'll all become your experience.……原来是这样啊，我曾感到痛苦的时刻、我做错过的事，都会成为你的经验。

GaiaAnd then... you'll live on.然后，你会活下来。

(Gaia opens her arms and embraces Theia tightly. Theia cannot move. All she can do is listen to Gaia's whispers by her ear.)（那个盖娅的身影张开双臂，紧紧拥抱住希娅。希娅动弹不得，只能听见盖娅的声音从耳边传来。）

TheiaNo... don't—不，不要——！

TheiaGaia! You said it yourself—experiments, work—they don't matter that much!盖娅！你自己说过的，实验也好工作也好，都没有那么重要。

TheiaWe're off duty now! We just wait for rescue, then wake up in new frames!我们、我们已经“下班”了，现在只要等待救援，然后在另外的素体上重生就好了！

GaiaNo.不行。

(Gaia's embrace feels almost tangible. Theia struggles instinctively.)（盖娅的拥抱有如实质，希娅下意识地抗拒挣扎。）

(But the overwhelming pain leaves her powerless. She suddenly realizes that until now, the part belonging to Gaia has been bearing almost all the pain. Now, Gaia's presence is fading.)（然而，强烈的痛觉让希娅无力应对眼前的局面。她忽然意识到，在这之前是属于盖娅的那部分在承受着这具素体几乎所有的痛觉。而现在，盖娅的存在感正在变得稀薄。）

TheiaGaia, what are you doing?! Stop!盖娅，你在做什么？住手！

Gaia...I still feel indignant. I refuse to be a failure. I won't be outdone by that stupid weapon tester next door.……我还是不甘心。我不要做失败品，不要被隔壁那个做武器测试的超过。

GaiaTheia... please. Let us succeed. I want to prove it—to them... to Mother.希娅，求你了，让我们“成功”吧，我想证明给他们……给“母亲”大人看。

GaiaEven if "I" am a failure, "my little sister" won't be... My sweet Theia... is the best.就算“我”是失败品，但“我的妹妹”却没有失败……我的希娅，是最棒的。

TheiaNo... No, no, no—!不要，不要不要，不要啊——

TheiaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!——啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊！

(The Doll's frame lies motionless. Yet it gradually starts emitting a faint sound—so faint it's like the footsteps of ants.)（人形的素体躺在地上一动不动。然而，从这具素体身上，逐渐传来某种微不可闻的声音，细微得如同蚂蚁的脚步。）

(The hollow in her chest begins to shrink. Some unknown substance works diligently, rapidly repairing the damaged core and frame.)（肉眼可见的，她胸口的空洞开始变小。某种不明组织正在她身上勤勉地工作，高速修复着受创的核心和素体。）

(After some time, she slowly sits up...)（不知过了多久，她慢慢地坐了起来……）

Blade And Gaol 白刃与囚笼

(Luxurious handwoven rugs, handcrafted porcelain from centuries past, heavy and intricate carved furniture...)（华丽的手工地毯，几个世纪之前的手工瓷器，厚重而繁复的雕花家具……）

(After finally breaking the password lock, M200 finds herself in this excessively refined interior. She can't help but rub her eyes.)（好不容易破解开密码锁的M200面对着这个过分精致的室内空间，忍不住揉了揉眼。）

M200This is the Yellow Zone. Collecting and storing these expensive luxuries must have cost a fortune... Well, sorry about this.这可是在黄区，这些昂贵奢侈品的收集与保管，应该是花费了高昂的成本吧……不好意思了。

(M200 steps into the living room. Her dust-covered tactical boots leave clear, dirty prints across the rugs. A flicker of guilt passes through her eyes, though it does nothing to stop her exploration.)（M200踏入客厅，满是灰土的战术靴在地毯上留下清晰的鞋印污渍。M200眼中闪过一丝心虚抱歉。当然，这无法阻挡M200探索的脚步。）

M200Wow... it's like a private museum in the Green Zone. If I weren't on a mission, I'd love to have a good look around...哇啊……好像绿区的私人博物馆。如果是其他场合，我会很高兴参观的……

(The dusty footprints stretch step by step into the kitchen, the bathroom, the entertainment room, the conference room, the bedroom, and finally stop before the study.)（灰土脚印一步一步延伸至厨房、卫生间、娱乐室、会议室、卧室，最终定格在书房前。）

M200Bookshelves, filing cabinets, a desk... the layout feels like an office.书架、档案柜、办公桌……布局有点像办公室呢。

M200Could the factory access key that the Commander needs be here?指挥官需要的制药厂密钥，会在这里面吗？

M200Let's start with the desk drawers again.这次也先从办公桌的抽屉开始找吧。

(Since the earlier battle drained much of her energy, M200 has switched to low-power mode, moving slowly.)（因为刚才的战斗消耗了大量能源，M200只能切换到低能耗状态，缓慢地行动。）

M200Found it... What a rare stroke of luck.找到了……真是难得的幸运。

(Just as M200 lifts her head from the drawer, a series of heavy clangs erupts around her. Her eyes widen in disbelief at the sudden change.)（就在M200从抽屉间抬起头的时候，四面接二连三传来“哐哐”巨响，M200睁大了双眼，对眼前的突发情况有些不可置信。）

Cheyanne(Alloy bars as thick as arms drop from the ceiling along the walls, sealing M200 inside. Doors and windows are cut off by the cage. The entire study becomes a massive prison.)（手臂粗的合金栅栏贴着墙壁自天花板落下，将M200圈禁其中，门窗全都被这个合金牢笼隔离在外。整个书房顿时变成了一座大型牢笼。）

(A figure appears outside the cage.)（一个身影出现在牢笼外。）

Theia...This was originally an execution chamber prepared just in case for Mr. George. I'm surprised it actually comes in handy now.……本来是以防万一给乔治先生准备的“处刑室”，没想到现在用上了。

TheiaBut just as well. After all, destroying you is "our" mission.现在这样也好，毕竟毁掉你是“我们”的任务。

M200You...?! How—你……？！怎么会？

M200I'm certain I destroyed your neural core...?我确定我击穿了你的心智……？

(Even M200, who is usually composed, cannot hide her shock. She studies Theia closely—she seems to be functioning perfectly.)（即使是情绪寡淡的M200，也不由得露出震惊的表情。她仔细地看向希娅，对方看起来行动自如。）

TheiaStop staring. This facility stocks spare Doll components. While you were wandering around, I replaced everything.别看了。这座基地也储备了少量人形部件，在你到处乱走的时候，我已经把全身都换过了。

(Theia watches M200 coldly. Then with a wave of her hand, the floor at M200's feet shifts. Panels flip open, and defensive droids leap out one after another.)（希娅冷眼看着M200，挥了挥手。M200脚边的地面开始活动，地板翻动过后，地下的储藏格中跃出一只又一只防卫机器人。）

M200...Escape comes first!……优先考虑逃跑吧！

(M200 dashes toward the bars, testing the alloy. She pulls hard—it doesn't budge. As she releases the bars, a droid from the side swings a punch toward her face.)（M200冲向栅栏，检视这种合金材质，她用力地掰了一下——当然，纹丝不动。双手回撤之际，侧面的防卫机器人一拳砸向M200的面部。）

(M200 tilts her head aside and barely dodges it.)（M200勉强地侧头避过。）

M200...No good. The space is too cramped.……不行，空间太小了。

(There's no way to achieve her optimal range.)（不管哪里都不是M200最得心应手的完美距离。）

(The one-sided assault lasts only minutes before M200 is reduced to rolling across the floor, barely avoiding fatal hits.)（单方面的进攻不过持续了几分钟，M200几乎已经只能在地上到处滚动，狼狈地避开要害。）

(Theia looks down at her from outside the cage. Whether to savor her struggle or to listen to Gaia's intermittent voice echoing in her neural cloud, she takes a moment before slowly raising her weapon and aiming at M200's core.)（牢笼之外的希娅俯视着M200。不知是为了欣赏M200的挣扎，还是为了聆听心智中时不时浮现的盖娅的声音，过了片刻，希娅才慢慢地举枪瞄准M200的核心。）

TheiaListen carefully. This is from her.听清楚，这是替“她”送你的。

(Bang!)（——砰！）

(M200 is hit. She rolls several times from inertia, then goes still.)（M200中弹，凭最后的惯性翻滚过几圈后，没了动静。）

TheiaNo... that's not right...不，不对……

Theia...Killing you isn't enough.……你还不够分量。

TheiaVasily... isn't enough either.瓦西尔……也不够分量。

TheiaIf I want Mother to notice me... I'll have to capture that Commander at the very least. Only that Commander has the chance... to make me become...想要让“母亲”看见的话，我至少要抓住那位指挥官，只有那位指挥官有机会……让我成为……

(Theia's face still carries a detached, vacant expression, but her movements remain sharp and decisive.)（希娅的脸上仍带着一种抽离在外的茫然，但她的动作十分利落果断。）

TheiaPerfect timing. He seems to be walking right into the trap... heh...时机正好，对方似乎正在自投罗网……呵……

M200...Com...mander...?……指、指挥官……？

(That familiar word sharpens M200's fading vision for a moment. Her damaged neural core regains a sliver of clarity.)（那个再熟悉不过的字眼让M200涣散的双眼聚焦了一瞬，早已受损的心智再次获得一丝清明。）

M200You... stay... away... from my Commander!你，离，我的，指挥官远点！

(M200 strains instinctively. Theia watches this mediocre, discarded Doll crawl a few centimeters like a writhing insect.)（M200下意识地用力。在希娅的眼中，这个平庸的、被淘汰的人形用尽全力也不过只是像一只扭动的低等爬虫一样向前挪动了几厘米。）

(Her thoughts are still a bit muddled. She cannot understand M200's stubborn persistence, but the voice in her neural cloud urges her to keep going—"Do it. There is no need to understand.")（希娅的心智仍然有些混沌，她对M200平庸的执着感到不解。不过，心智中的那个声音正在催促她进入下一个环节——动手吧，我们没必要理解她。）

(Bang. Another shot. M200's body jerks under the impact.)（砰。又是一枪。M200的身体因冲击而震了一震。）

TheiaThis is also from her. She says a Doll about to fall apart has no right to bark.这也是替“她”送你的。她说马上就要四分五裂的人形没有资格吠叫。

Theia...Oh, and your precious Commander has already arrived.……哦，你最在乎的那个指挥官已经到了。

(Theia says no more. Soon, the sound of a door closing echoes from afar. Meanwhile, defensive droids surge in overwhelming numbers around M200.)（希娅不再多说，很快大门处传来关门声，而M200这边很快被防卫机器人淹没。）

M200Off... by five millimeters... Skilled Dolls are always overconfident.偏……偏了5毫米……厉害的人形总是会过于自信。

M200As long as... my core... isn't hit... victory... is still... mine...而我……我……只要不被打中核心，就、就也算是……赢……

Blade And Gaol 白刃与囚笼

(Even if M200 manages to survive the first wave, the endless droids will quickly regroup for a second assault.)（即使M200勉强抵御住了第一波的攻击，源源不断的防卫机器人也能重新组织起第二波攻势。）

(A nearby droid kicks her, sending her crashing into a cabinet. It shatters with a loud crash, revealing a large metal panel behind it.)（近处防卫机器人抬起脚，给了M200一个飞踢。M200撞破了某个档案柜，发出一声巨响，也暴露出了柜子后方巨大的金属面板。）

(A red laser dot appears on M200's chest—a targeting mark. She no longer has the strength to identify the attacker.)（M200的胸口，浮现出一个红色的激光点。那是某个防卫机器人瞄准M200的记号，然而，M200已经无力分辨攻击的来源。）

(She hears a gunshot. Her body moves on instinct. The bullet grazes her arm and dents the metal panel behind her.)（M200听见了枪响，身体依旧本能地动起来。子弹擦过手臂，在身后的金属面板上留下一道凹痕。）

M200What is this panel...? It's really out of place...这是什么面板……好突兀……

(M200 stares at it. Her caution and curiosity as a recon scout compel her to take a closer look.)（M200看着那块巨大的金属面板，侦察员的谨慎与好奇使她立刻决定再靠近一点。）

(With careful dodging and baiting, she redirects the droids' attacks toward the panel. After several focused strikes, a crack opens up, revealing the tangled cables within.)（借着有技巧的闪躲和引诱，M200将防卫机器人的攻击引导向那块面板。几轮针对性的击打之后，面板终于出现了一道裂痕。透过缝隙，能看见其中虬结缠绕的缆线。）

M200Could this be the cage's control system? If I destroy the cables...会是笼子的控制系统吗？那么如果破坏缆线……

(She tests the idea. The cage does not open.)（M200试探着做出行动。与她所想不同，这座牢笼并未打开。）

M200Of course. If Theia didn't even leave me any doors or windows, she wouldn't make such a mistake.也是哦，连门窗都没给我留下的希娅怎么可能会犯这种错误。

M200...Hold on. Just as George might not know about Theia's cage, does Theia... know this panel exists?……不对，正如乔治或许不知道希娅的牢笼，希娅……知道这里的面板存在吗？

(M200 tries to continue this train of thought, but the droids give her no time. Blows from the side strike her repeatedly, sending her rolling under the desk.)（M200试图继续思考，但防卫机器人并未给她更多的机会。自侧面袭来的拳脚击中了M200，接二连三地捶打之后，她被动地滚向办公桌下。）

(Her frame has reached its limit.)（M200的素体损伤已经到了极限。）

M200I'm running out of time... Shutdown imminent...已经来不及了，马上就要宕机了。

M200...Should I just start saying my last words?……要不直接开始说遗言吧？

M200No... I can't. I want to see the Commander. I can't be destroyed here... It's not time for last words yet...不，不行……我想见到指挥官，就不能在这里被毁掉。说什么遗言，还没到时候……

M200I'm a former Griffin T-Doll. A T-Doll fights until the very end!我是前格里芬的战术人形，战术人形会战斗到最后一刻！

M200There's important local data in my neural cloud... At the very least, I must get the evidence... to the Commander...我的心智中还有重要的本地数据，至少，要让指挥官看见……那些证据……

M200...Huh...?……啊……？

M200There's a hidden compartment... under the desk.办公桌下，有暗格。

M200This is... the factory's... access key?这是……制药厂的……权限密钥？

Beckoning Dawn 叩启曙光

(In a short span of time, the people of Mokosh have erected hundreds of barricades across the streets, fragmenting the city into scattered sections and trapping the Oathsworn.)（旦夕之间，莫科什人民在街道上堆筑起了上百道街垒。它们将街道分割成零散的碎块，也让莫科什誓卫军进退两难。）

(More and more reinforcements arrive to support Vasily. Through the camera feed of the Omni Shell, he surveys the battlefield and sees engineers, workers, merchants, and even some Oathsworn among the new rebels.)（前来支援瓦西尔的人越来越多了，瓦西尔透过阿姆尼之壳的摄像模块俯瞰着战场，看见新的反抗者中，有工程师、工人、商人，甚至一小部分的莫科什誓卫军。）

(More and more Oathsworn defect. The two sides advance at nearly equal pace; those still in the enemy ranks remain under supervision, yet some risk everything to dash across the crossfire and surrender.)（莫科什誓卫军中的脱队者也越来越多，双方在战场上的速度几乎相等，依旧在敌方阵地的誓卫军大多也在督战部队的监视下，偶尔甚至有人不惜冒着九死一生的危险，在两方交火时冲向己方，宣布投降。）

(With the addition of Oathsworn forces, our firepower grows. Though still inferior to the conglomerate's mercenaries, we now hold the advantage in numbers.)（随着誓卫军成员的加入，己方的火力也在逐渐增强，虽然依旧不如财团雇佣军，但在数量上已经占据优势。）

(The scales of victory gradually tip towards the resistance. The barricades begin to extend beyond the chaotic residential zones.)（胜利的天平逐渐倾向反抗者一方，众人也不再仅仅将街垒局限于凌乱的居民区。）

(Thunk! Thunk! The streets thunder again under the heavy steps of the Omni Shell. This time, it truly stands as Mokosh's guardian.)（咚！咚！街道上再次响起如雷般的沉重脚步声，是阿姆尼之壳制造出的巨响。这一次，它名副其实地成为了莫科什的守护者。）

VasilyOmni Shell, clear the way for us.阿姆尼之壳，为大家开拓前路吧。

(Vasily maneuvers the Omni Shell to shield his allies from incoming fire and impact.)（瓦西尔操控着阿姆尼之壳，让它为战友抵御炮火与冲击。）

(The massive automaton advances into the commercial district, pushing through the conglomerate's heavy firepower. Its tunneling armor proves effective, opening a path.)（重型机械阿姆尼之壳顶着财团运来的重型火力，率先踏上商业区繁华的街道——能够挖穿岩层的盾构机装甲发挥了作用，打开了道路。）

(Ullrid's escort team follows closely behind.)（紧随其后的是乌尔丽德带队组成的护航小队。）

SuomiHuh? Are we really going to roll straight over the Oathsworn like this?诶、诶？要这样正面从誓卫军的脸上碾过去吗？

SuomiSounds cool, but even heavy armor isn't invincible...虽说听起来是很酷啦，但就算是重装护甲也没这么无敌吧……

(A grenade slams toward the Omni Shell.)（一枚榴弹呼啸着撞向阿姆尼之壳。）

(Dushevnaya intercepts it with a kick, her frame stalling under the force. Suomi steps in, and together they deflect it back into enemy lines.)（护航的杜莎妮及时伸脚拦截，沉重的压力让她的身体一滞。索米及时补位，与杜莎妮合力将榴弹反弹回了誓卫军的阵地。）

(With a boom, chaos erupts among the enemy.)（轰隆一声，敌方陷入一小团混乱。）

SuomiThank god... If that had exploded on the Omni Shell...救命，要是那个东西在阿姆尼之壳上面炸开……

DushevnayaA true warrior never shrinks from a duel!真正的勇者，绝对不会在正面决斗中退缩！

SuomiTh-that's not the issue here! Realistically speaking—不、不是退不退缩的问题，是现实条件……

SuomiOh crap! The cannon on the Omni Shell is jammed!哇啊！阿姆尼——炮口卡住了哦！

(Using tactics similar to the Commander's, the corporate mercenaries display far superior combat discipline compared to the Oathsworn.)（与先前指挥官采取过的战术有相似之处，财团雇佣军的战术素养远在誓卫军之上。）

(They start using various methods to restrict the Omni Shell's movement, including high-magnetic adhesive shells, which is a weakness that Vasily never accounted for when he first constructed the automaton.)（他们选择用各种办法限制住阿姆尼之壳部件的旋转与升降。包括附带强电磁力的吸附式炮弹，这就是瓦西尔制造时没考虑过的问题了。）

(Fortunately, he is not alone.)（好在他并非孤军奋战。）

UllridLeave it to me!交给我！

(Ullrid vaults off Dushevnaya's and Suomi's shoulders, grabs onto the Omni Shell, and climbs up toward the cannon.)（乌尔丽德双手撑着杜莎妮和索米的肩膀起跳，徒手抓住阿姆尼之壳的边沿，一路向上攀爬至炮口边。）

(Standing atop the swaying machine amid a hail of bullets, Ullrid becomes an obvious target. She dodges desperately while inching closer to the base, clearing debris from the rotating platform.)（在枪林弹雨中站在晃动的机甲上，此时的乌尔丽德与敌人的靶子无异。她不得不一边躲避着子弹，一边尽可能地接近基座，勉强地清理着旋转基座上的不明破片。）

(Behind her, Lotta clambers up the automaton carrying a thick wooden board. Bullets fly toward Ullrid, while a terrified and pale-faced Lotta steels herself and blocks them with the board.)（比乌尔丽德迟缓几步，洛塔抱着一块厚木板，摇摇晃晃地攀上了阿姆尼之壳。几发子弹射向乌尔丽德，洛塔的脸色变得铁青，她惊恐地伸长了胳膊，正好将木板竖到乌尔丽德身前。）

(She made it! Lotta lets out a long breath.)（赶上了！洛塔长出一口气。）

(At the same time, Ullrid finally completes her task.)（与此同时，乌尔丽德也终于完成了她的任务。）

UllridFixed it! Mr. Vasily, aim!可以了！瓦西尔先生，瞄准吧！

(In response, the cannon rotates freely again.)（仿佛是为了回应乌尔丽德的话，炮口自如地转了一圈。）

VasilyAll good now!没问题了！

(Behind the Omni Shell, the first sandbag lands in the commercial district with a thunk. Then the second. Then the third...)（咚的一声，在阿姆尼之壳的身后，第一袋沙土垒上了商业区的街道。然后是第二袋、第三袋……）

(Wood, scrap metal, bins, broken bricks...)（木板、铁皮、垃圾桶、碎砖块……）

(Mokosh's residents pile debris into makeshift fortifications, raising a mound crowned with a tattered flag.)（莫科什的居民前赴后继，将这些杂物堆成高高的小山。最后在小山的“顶峰”，插上一面破布般的旗帜。）

VasilyEveryone, follow me! Let's take back Mokosh—our city!大家跟上我！把莫科什——我们自己的城市，夺回来！

(Vasily's hoarse yet resolute voice booms through the loudspeaker, echoed by the resistance.)（扬声器中传出瓦西尔嘶哑而坚定的声音，莫科什的反抗者们紧跟着喊出口号。）

(Improvised explosives, rockets, even explosive javelins are hurled chaotically at the enemy. The defected Oathsworn and the Dolls weave a disciplined net of fire, steadily gaining the upper hand.)（各色自制炸药、火箭弹，甚至爆破标枪被毫无章法地丢向敌军的阵地，投诚的誓卫军和人形们则用训练有素的火力网笼罩住敌人，他们正在取得优势。）

(Elsewhere, the conglomerate's forces still maintain a higher kill ratio. The resistance pushes forward behind the Omni Shell, paying for the progress in blood.)（另一方面，财团依旧保持着远高于莫科什一方的杀伤比，反抗者们的气势虽强，却也只能依附在阿姆尼之壳后，以鲜血为代价缓缓推进。）

(At the height of the stalemate...)（就在战况胶着之际……）

(Both sides suddenly cease fire. A booming voice takes command of the battlefield.)（双方阵地突然停止了开火，一个洪亮的声音暂时支配了战场。）

WulfgarAll Mokosh Oathsworn, lay down your weapons!全体莫科什誓卫军，放下武器！

(Their Oathsworn's commander appears with the last unit, flanking the mercenaries with Vasily's forces.)（誓卫军的队长带着最后一支誓卫军部队现身，和瓦西尔他们一前一后包夹住了敌军的阵地。）

(Vasily notices that he is apparently wounded by gunfire, supported by two young Oathsworn. He stands atop a transport, looking at the Omni Shell—and at Vasily within.)（瓦西尔注意到他似乎受了枪伤，由两个年轻的誓卫军搀扶着，他站在运输车上，看向阿姆尼之壳，也看向其中的瓦西尔。）

WulfgarWe're ready, Chief Engineer.都准备好了，第一工程师。

WulfgarThe fighting elsewhere has already been resolved.其他地方的战斗，已经全部解决了。

VasilyAre you... switching sides?这是……投诚吗？

(Across Mokosh, similar scenes unfold—Oathsworn joining the resistance, even subduing the mercenaries.)（从莫科什各地的街头都传来了类似的图像——誓卫军们完全加入了抵抗者，有些甚至直接制服了财团的雇佣军宣布投降。）

(As expected, Wulfgar foresaw this before the battle began. His arrival completely crushes what little will to fight remained among the Oathsworn.)（显然，沃夫加在战斗开始前就预见到了这一幕，他的出现完全压垮了在场的誓卫军们最后的一丝战意。）

(No matter how the conglomerate's officers shout, no Oathsworn are willing to raise their guns against Vasily's side anymore.)（无论财团来的军官如何怒吼，都不再有誓卫军愿意举起枪指向瓦西尔他们。）

Wulfgar...I am also from Mokosh. Most of us are. We are willing to accept your command, Mr. Vasily.……我也是莫科什人，我们中的大多数，都出生于莫科什。我们愿意接受瓦西尔先生的管辖。

WulfgarThe Oathsworn should not spill Mokosh blood today.誓卫军，今天不应该再见到莫科什人的血了。

Vasily...Thank you. Please clear a path!……多谢。请你们让开通道！

WulfgarLet—让——

???Do not surrender. All traitors will be killed!不许投降。背叛者，杀！

(Ignoring the collapsing situation, the conglomerate's officer suddenly gives the order.)（无视战局的倾覆，财团的军官突然挥下了手。）

(Even under Oathsworn guns, most mercenaries pull the trigger. Their heavy armor allows them to dominate close-range combat despite being outnumbered.)（即使被誓卫军的武器指着，雇佣军大部分还是扣下了扳机，而他们身上坚实的防护，让他们在人数不利的近距离交火下，依然占据压倒性的优势。）

Mercenary OfficerThose who defect are enemies! Kill!投敌者就是敌人！敌人，杀！

WulfgarFollow the Chief Engineer! Follow Mr. Vasily!跟随第一工程师！跟随瓦西尔先生！

WulfgarMokosh belongs to the people of Mokosh—it must not fall to the conglomerate!莫科什属于莫科什的人民——不能交给财团！

VasilyThe Oathsworn protect Mokosh, not George!莫科什誓卫军守护的是莫科什，不是乔治！

VasilyAnyone willing to fight for Mokosh is our ally... Come behind the Omni Shell!只要愿意为莫科什而战，我们就是同伴……请到阿姆尼之壳的后方来！

(The brief clash ends quickly, but with even heavier losses.)（短距离的交火在瞬间结束，却造成了甚至比之前都更大的损失。）

(The Oathsworn suffer heavy losses, and the mercenaries lose many lightly armored units, yet they quickly reposition into a defensive line, holding firm.)（誓卫军受伤惨重，财团的雇佣军也丢失了不少装甲薄弱的单位，但他们训练有素地转移到下一条阵线，摆出了死守的状态。）

(It is undeniably the correct decision. Unlike the people of Mokosh, who have committed everything, the conglomerate still has reinforcements advancing from across the Yellow Zone—just as George claimed, they are far from exhausted.)（这毫无疑问是正确的决策，和已经倾尽所有的莫科什人不同，在黄区各地，还有新的财团增援部队正朝着这里进发——乔治的增援一如其所宣称的，并没有耗尽。）

WulfgarMr. Vasily, keep moving forward.瓦西尔先生，继续前进吧。

WulfgarWe have abandoned our false oaths. Now only these bodies remain to carve a path for Mokosh's tomorrow.我们已经放弃了虚伪的誓言，现在就只剩下这具身体可以为莫科什的明天开路了。

Mercenary OfficerReady... Fire!准备——射击——

(Something arcs through the air and crashes into the enemy front with a mighty impact, scattering them instantly.)（一道弧光突然撞向敌方增援部队的前排。巨大的冲力在阵型中释放，顿时造成一片人仰马翻。）

ZhaohuiMonsoon Squad, attack.季风，出击。

(They have circled around to the rear of the enemy's ranks, where they now strike like thunder at Zhaohui's command.)（不知何时自战场侧面绕至后方的季风小队，在朝晖的一声令下之后，发起雷霆般的突袭。）

Mercenary OfficerWatch for Dolls—ugh!警惕人形！……唔！

JiangyuHahaha! Sis, did you see that?!哈哈哈哈！老姐！你看我这一下漂亮吗？！

JiangyuI've been dying to do this!我早就憋不住啦！

(Daiyan lets out a chuckle while covering Jiangyu's charge.)（黛烟忍不住笑了笑，不忘举枪掩护绛雨的突入。）

(Swinging her battleaxes, Faye tears through the crowd like a whirlwind, leaving mercenaries collapsed on the ground in her wake.)（绯抡起战斧，在人群中带起小股小股的旋风，所过之处，增援部队成片倒下。）

VasilyNicely done!干得漂亮——

VasilyAdvance! Take the commercial district!大家跟上！占领商业区！

(The Omni Shell presses onward once again and the resistance fighters cheer behind it.)（阿姆尼之壳再次向前推进。在它的身后，是高声应和的反抗者们。）

(The roar of battle echoes from the central district. My heartbeat can't help but quicken at the thunderous sound.)（中央区域的方向不断传来响彻云霄的呼喊声，听着远处惊雷般的声音，我的心跳也不自觉地加速。）

(Following M200's tip-off, we near George's secret base, which is where he has decided to hole up after withdrawing from the pharmaceutical plant.)（根据M200的情报，我们即将到达乔治的秘密基地，也是他撤出制药厂后的首选落脚点。）

KlukaiWe've reached the target area.到达目标地点附近。

LoreleyOh? The checkpoint is empty.哦？检查站里没人呢。

(This is clearly unusual, but it's also our chance.)（这显然很反常，但这也是我们的机会。）

CommanderMove through quickly and approach the target coordinates.快速通过检查站，接近目标地点。

(As we enter the residential settlement, I attempt to contact Dandelion.)（进入居住点的同时，我尝试着呼叫丹德莱。）

CommanderDandelion, are you there?丹德莱，你在吗？

Dandelion██████, can ██ hear ██?███，能听███声██？

CommanderWhat? The signal's terrible.你说什么？信号好差。

CommanderCan you reach M200? We're going after George, and I'll need her help.你能联络上M200吗？我们在追踪乔治，我需要M200从旁协助。

CommanderI tried earlier, but I couldn't get through.我在路上试着联络过，没能接通。

Dandelion...Is ███ better?……现在好█吗？

DandelionI can't con██ her eith█.我也联█不█她。

DandelionShe may have shut down her network module or entered an area with signal interference.可能是她主动关闭了联网模块，也可能是进入了什么能够屏蔽信号的地方。

CommanderWhen was your last contact?你们上一次联系是什么时候？

DandelionBefore she sent you these coordinates.在你收到她发送的坐标之前。

CommanderUh, how do you know...?呃，你怎么知道……？

DandelionThat's not important. I have a bad feeling about this. She may have done all that work for nothing.这不重要。重要的是，预感告诉我她可能凶多吉少了，她保存的那些数据也白干了。

Dandelion█████████.█████████。

CommanderDandelion?……丹德莱？

(No response. After a few seconds, the call disconnects automatically. Now even I'm starting to feel uneasy.)（没有回音，几秒后，丹德莱的通讯自动挂断了，我也开始有不好的预感。）

CommanderAll units, let's pick up the pace!全员，动作再快一点！

(Nobody says anything as we advance. Only our rapid footsteps can be heard.)（行进中不再有闲聊，只剩下密集的脚步声。）

KlukaiIt's just up ahead!就在前面了！

(It is impossible to overlook the conspicuous bullet holes on the wall. There are also slashes and burn marks everywhere.)（没人能忽视墙壁上那些显眼的弹孔，劈砍的痕迹与笔直的灼痕几乎无处不在。）

(Ruined walls line the streets. Explosions have scattered debris and embedded shrapnel all over. Even through my protective suit, I can almost smell the char.)（街道两侧时不时出现坍塌的墙壁，垃圾堆被爆炸物炸得四散，部分金属废弃物因冲击嵌入了旁边建筑物的墙体。即使隔着防护服，我几乎依然能闻到若隐若现的焦火味。）

MakiattoCommander! That... looks like M200's rifle.指挥官！那是……那好像是M200的枪。

MakiattoI'll check!我去看看！

(Makiatto picks up a firearm not far away. She shakes her head a moment later.)（玛绮朵捡起不远处的一把枪支，片刻之后，她摇了摇头。）

MakiattoConfirmed—it is indeed M200's. No ammo.确认完毕，确实是M200的枪，没有子弹了。

MakiattoShe likely encountered those two Dolls here.或许M200在这里遭遇了那两个人形。

CommanderOn top of apprehending George, add locating M200 to our mission objective. We'll rescue her if possible.除了抓住乔治之外，把确认M200的状态也列入任务，尽力搜救。

KlukaiUnderstood!收到！

CommanderAll squads, prepare to storm the building.各小队准备，一口气冲进那个建筑里。

???...Stop.……留步。

(At the end of the street, a lone figure stands before the building.)（长街的尽头，有人独自站在目标建筑的前方。）

(The dust swirling in the wind obscures the figure's form and features.)（风卷起沙尘遮挡住视线，让来人的身形和眉目变得模糊不清。）

LoreleyTheia.是希娅。

MakiattoWhere's M200...? Don't tell me she's... Tsk...那M200呢？该不会已经……啧……

(Makiatto grits her teeth and swallows her anguish.)（玛绮朵咬了咬牙，咽下一瞬间流露出的悲愤。）

(Something seems different about Theia.)（希娅好像变得有些不同。）

(The frontmost Dolls have already stepped into Theia's attack range. Even against their coordinated assault, Theia's face remains impassive; she simply swings the morning star in her hand.)（冲在最前方的几名人形已经进入了希娅的攻击范围。面对人形们的联手，希娅依旧面不改色，只是抡起了手中的战锤。）

(Heavy impacts ring out in succession. The Dolls' offensive stalls, forcing them to leap back and halt.)（几声重响接连响起。人形们攻势一滞，不得不后跳着停步。）

Mechty...So fast!……好快！

KlukaiAnd heavy.很重。

Loreley...Ugh!……唔！

(Clap! Clap! Clap!)（啪！啪！啪！）

(In the tense silence of the standoff, exaggerated applause suddenly echoes from the rooftop of the target building.)（双方对峙的沉寂中，目标建筑的楼顶上突兀地响起夸张的掌声。）

GeorgeExcellent, excellent!很好，好极了！

GeorgeThat's it, show these low-grade mass-produced units what you can do!就是这样，让这些低等量产货看看你的本事！

(George's loud, piercing voice follows immediately, amplified by some device.)（乔治洪亮高亢的声音紧接着出现，他似乎使用了某种扩声装置。）

GeorgeI always believed things between us wouldn't come to this. After all, you're not from Mokosh.我始终认为你我之间不至于走到如此地步。毕竟，你不是莫科什人。

(George looks toward me, a forced enthusiastic smile plastered onto his face—almost like when we first met.)（乔治看向我，脸上带着勉强挤出的热情笑容，乍看之下，那种热情仿如初见之时。）

GeorgeDon't be so idealistic, Commander.做人别太理想化了，指挥官。

GeorgeThink it through. Without me, without the conglomerate's support... are you really so certain Mokosh will have a better future?冷静下来想一想，没有我，没有集团的扶持……你就那么确信莫科什将来会比现在更好吗？

GeorgeStop casting yourself as a savior. Choose the wrong side in a moment of impulse, and you might just become the executioner speeding things along.别老把自己当救世主，说不定一时冲动选错了人，你就成了加速行刑的刽子手呢？

CommanderDon't think you can stall with your rhetoric, George. You're out of options.别想用花言巧语拖延时间，乔治，你已经走投无路了。

GeorgeHahaha! Out of options? I think that's you.哈哈哈，我看走投无路的人是你吧。

GeorgeCommander, whether you believe it or not, there will be plenty of problems waiting for Vasily and Mokosh—and for you as well.指挥官，你信不信，将来有的是问题等着瓦西尔和莫科什，也有的是问题等着你。

GeorgeThings never end well for naïve idealists like the two of you.你们这些天真的理想主义者，没一个有好下场的。

(Bang! Bang!)（砰！砰！）

(Two shots ring out—Makiatto and Klukai each fire a round.)（两声枪响，玛绮朵和可露凯各自射出一发子弹。）

(Theia's movements are even faster than before. She steps directly into the bullets' trajectories and knocks them aside.)（希娅的速度似乎远比上次更快，她出现在精准弹道的前方，将弹头拨开。）

George...We're done talking, then. Fine. If you won't stand down, I'll just... do everything I can.……看来没得聊了。也罢，你不肯收手，那我也只能……尽我的全力。

(George claps again. At his signal, the ground begins to shake. A continuous thunderous rumble rises from below, like the roar of some ancient beast awakening.)（乔治再次拍了拍手。随着乔治的动作，地面开始震动，地面下传来连绵的轰隆巨响，仿佛传说中远古巨兽苏醒时的咆哮。）

Klukai...An earthquake?……地震？

LoreleyDoesn't seem like it. There's a hollow space underground. Sounds like machinery moving.不像哦，地下有空洞，是机构装置移动的声音。

(Within seconds, the noise grows deafening, overwhelming all voices.)（数秒之间，地面之下的声音变得越发震耳欲聋，轻易地盖过了人声。）

(The surrounding buildings begin to rise. As if granted life by whatever lies beneath, they grow upward, straining toward the sky. In just a few minutes, the ordinary residences are replaced by towering columns.)（周边的建筑物开始抬升。如同是被那地下的存在赋予了生命，它们因此开始生长，妄图触碰天空。不过几分钟后，原本普通的民居建筑已被一根根伫立的巨型柱子完全取代。）

Makiatto...What is this thing?!……这是什么东西？！！

LoreleyInteresting. There are doors on the pillars.有趣，柱子上还有门呢。

(The columns burst from the ground, revealing doors at their bases. Loreley signals a warning.)（通天之柱拔地而起，露出地面位置的门扉，罗蕾莱向我发出示警。）

(Following her gesture, I see the doors slowly lifting, exposing pitch-black interiors.)（顺着她的指尖，正好能看见柱子上的门缓缓上抬，露出漆黑的洞口。）

GeorgeI originally planned to bring these beauties back to the pharmaceutical plant, but it seems our targets have delivered themselves.本来想带着这些大家伙回制药厂，没想到我们的目标倒是自投罗网来了。

(Lights flare on inside the openings. Spotlights converge into beams, illuminating the massive machines parked within—)（那些洞内突然亮起灯光，射灯集成一道道光束，照在内部停泊的庞然大物上面——）

GeorgeEsteemed guests, please enjoy the conglomerate's most advanced breaching and assault platform—各位尊敬的贵客，敬请欣赏财团最先进的破障攻坚开拓平台——

(George places a hand over his chest and performs an exaggerated bow.)（乔治将手放到胸前，行了一个浮夸的礼。）

GeorgeI've spared no expense here... Commander, enjoy.我在这里可是下足了血本……指挥官，请吧。

GeorgeTo die at the hands of such premium equipment is an honor.能死在这种高级装备的手里，也算是殊荣了。

(George steps back as a heavy transport aircraft lowers its ramp to receive him.)（乔治向后退去，一架重型运输机正放下舷梯，迎接他走上去。）

GeorgeTheia, do your best.希娅，好好表现。

GeorgeAnd to our honored guests, I'll be watching from this perfect vantage point, enjoying the show.各位贵客也是——我会坐在这个视野完美的观战位，好好欣赏你们的。

MakiattoAs if! You're not going anywhere!想得美！别跑！

(Makiatto's sniper shot is as flawless as ever, but the conglomerate's transport is equipped with an expensive shield generator—even its usual weak points are fully protected.)（玛绮朵的狙击一如既往的完美，可惜那财团的军用运输机装备了昂贵的护盾发生器，连往日最脆弱的连接部位都防备完全。）

(She takes aim again, then abruptly swings the barrel toward the nearer, more urgent threat.)（玛绮朵再次瞄准，随即突然转动枪口，指向了近在眼前的，更为迫切的威胁。）

(Theia's gaze locks directly onto me as she steps forward, causing every Doll at my side to tense.)（希娅的目光直直看向我，一边迈出一步，这让我身边的人形全都绷紧了身体。）

(Klukai spreads her arms, standing in front of me. The way she stares at Theia reminds me of a black panther, back arched and fur bristling.)（可露凯张开双臂，拦在我的面前。盯着希娅的眼神让我莫名想起弓背炸毛的黑豹。）

(Loreley's smile fades as well, her expression turning serious.)（罗蕾莱的笑容也淡了下去，表情变得严肃，不再游刃有余。）

Theia...Mother, you must be watching from somewhere, right?……“母亲”大人，您一定在某个地方看着吧？

TheiaPlease, look at us now. This is her... OUR wish.请您一定要看看现在的我们，这是她的……我们的愿望。

TheiaWe can feel a power unlike anything before. Is this... what you originally intended to grant us?现在的我们能感觉到与过往截然不同的力量，这份力量是您……本来打算赐给我们的吗？

(As if in response, several Chimera Centurions roll out of their bays.)（仿佛是与她的行动呼应，几台百兽战车也驶出了驻车舱。）

(Within seconds, the assault breacher vehicles are pointed toward us. Yet for some reason, George seems dissatisfied, repeatedly tapping at his terminal.)（数秒之间，几台破障车车头对准了我们。但不知为何，乔治似乎对眼前的状况并不满意。他一次又一次伸出手指，戳着自己的终端。）

GeorgeActivate... activate... activate...启动……启动……启动……

GeorgeHm...? What's going on?嗯……？怎么回事？

(George, who has been watching the Chimera Centurions closely, suddenly realizes something.)（一直盯着那些百兽战车看的乔治忽然意识到了什么。）

KlukaiCommander, some of them seem to have slipped out of his control.指挥官，好像有一些破障车脱离了他的控制。

MakiattoIt could be... a malfunction?好像是……故障？

LoreleyControlling this many high-precision units at once is too much for one person. When he brought them in, he must have installed an AI core to handle detailed commands.要同时控制这么多台高精度设备一起工作，单靠他一个人是来不及的。他在引进这堆设备的时候，多半会搭载一台AI中枢替他发布细节指令。

LoreleyThat core must be nearby... and something's gone wrong...这个中枢一定就在附近，而且……一定出了什么问题……

CommanderLooks like luck is on our side. Now's our chance! Everyone, get ready!看来幸运眷顾的是我们。趁现在！所有人准备！

(No, maybe this isn't luck.)（不，也许这并非运气。）

(I think back to the "little gifts" I've received since entering Mokosh. Now I know they were likely from M200. This might be one of them too... I find myself missing that little one.)（我想起进入莫科什之后收到的那些“小礼物”。现在我知道了它们多半出自于M200之手，这一件可能也是……我开始有点想念那个小家伙了。）

Commander404, disable the lower mobility systems. Zucchero Squad, target the midsection weak points.404小队负责破坏底部移动部件，方糖小队负责攻击中段弱点。

(I mark a clearly malfunctioning Chimera Centurion and order it as the breakthrough point.)（我标记出一台明显故障的百兽战车，下令就以这台机械作为突破口。）

CommanderLoreley, focus on defensive support. Avoid frontal impacts.罗蕾莱注意防御支援各处。都小心，避开正面撞击。

CommanderAll units, engage.全员，开始作战。

Beckoning Dawn 叩启曙光

(The last active Chimera Centurion grinds to a halt with a creak. At the same time, thunderous cheers erupt from the central district.)（最后一台活动的百兽战车在嘎吱声中停止运行，与此同时，从中央区域传来山呼海啸般的欢呼声。）

GeorgeIm-impossible! How could I lose?! I purchased them at enormous cost!不、不可能！我怎么可能输！那可是我斥巨资采购的——

George...What do I do now? Mokosh... Theia...……我该怎么办？还有莫科什，还有希娅……

GeorgeNo, no, no, no, no!不不不不不不——

(With no way left to respond to the situation, George breaks down in genuine tears and collapses weakly to the ground.)（或许是已经完全没有办法应对当下的局面，乔治流下了货真价实的泪水，全身无力地瘫坐在地上。）

GeorgeMove! Get moving! Climb, now! Fly me back to the Green Zone! I need to see Mr. Zimmerman!走！快走！现在给我拔高！回绿区，我要找齐默尔曼先生！

GeorgeThis isn't over yet! That gentleman can help me take Mokosh back... Go!!!还没有结束，还有那位先生，他可以助我夺回莫科什……快走！！！

(Amid George's near-hysterical shouting, the aircraft rises to its maximum altitude and flies off into the distance.)（在乔治的近似癫狂的吼叫声中，直升机逐渐上升到极限高度，然后向着远处飞去。）

(My terminal chimes—a communication request from Ullrid.)（我的终端响起，是乌尔丽德发来的通讯请求。）

UllridCommander! The operation went smoothly. We've secured the commercial district!指挥官！行动很顺利，我们已占领商业区！

(Ullrid reports in. She has taken some damage in combat, but victory leaves her radiant. Beside her, Suomi wipes soot from her face and grins at me.)（乌尔丽德向我报告，战斗使她有些损伤，但胜利使她神采奕奕。索米在她的身边，一边擦着脸上的灰，一边冲着我笑。）

JiangyuCommander! Commander!长官！长官！

JiangyuIt's such a shame you didn't see my perfect performance! I should've recorded it for you!你没看见我完美的表现太可惜啦！早知道就应该录下来请你看！

(Jiangyu squeezes into frame and waves at me.)（绛雨挤入镜头，对我挥手。）

(Behind her, Vasily is just stepping down from the Omni Shell and walking over.)（在绛雨的身后，是刚跃出阿姆尼之壳向我走来的瓦西尔。）

VasilyIt's all thanks to the Mokosh civilians joining us... and the Oathsworn too—most of them have turned to our side.多亏了不断加入我们的莫科什居民……对了，还有莫科什誓卫军，他们大多倒向了我们。

VasilyCommander, I knew you'd handle George!指挥官，我就知道你能搞定乔治！

CommanderDo you remember the next step?下一步是什么，还记得吗？

VasilyYes! Take over the central administrative building! Take control of Mokosh!嗯！接管中央办公大楼！接管莫科什！

CommanderI know. I'm just as eager as you are.我知道，我和你一样期待。

CommanderBut give me a moment—I have something to take care of first. I'll join you right after.只是，稍等片刻，我还有点事，结束后马上会合。

VasilyGot it! I'll be waiting for you there!好！我在办公大楼等你！

MakiattoCommander! The path to the target building entrance has been cleared. I'm going to find M200. Maybe... maybe there's still...指挥官！目标建筑物大门的通道清理出来了，我现在去找M200，说不定……说不定还能……

(Makiatto turns and runs toward the small building, her pace quickening.)（玛绮朵匆匆转身跑向那座小楼，脚步越来越快。）

CommanderI'm coming too. Everyone, move!我也过去，全体跟上！

(M200 lies curled up among the defense droids, motionless. The droids inside the room strike her relentlessly without pause.)（M200蜷缩在防卫机器人的中间，一动不动。屋子里的防卫机器人不知疲倦地击打着M200。）

(Frame damage critical. Energy nearly depleted. Error data flooding her neural cloud...)（素体损伤，能源即将耗尽，心智中的报错数据不断增长……）

(M200 cannot fight back. She can only curl up more tightly, trying to delay the moment when her core is completely destroyed.)（M200无力做出任何反击，只能抱紧自己，试图延缓心智核心被彻底击碎的时刻。）

M200...So this is what it feels like to fight until the very end.……原来战斗到最后一刻，是这么绝望的事啊。

M200...If I self-destruct, how many could I take with me...?……自爆的话能解决几个……？

M200No, I can't self-destruct. Even if my neural cloud is destroyed, as long as I'm not blown to pieces, some of the local data might still be recoverable.不行，不能自爆。就算心智被毁，只要不是炸成碎片，本地数据或许还有机会部分复原。

M200The Commander wouldn't allow it.指挥官不会允许我做这种事的。

(An explosion sounds outside the door. The ground jolts violently.)（门外响起爆炸的声音，地面猛然一震。）

MakiattoHey! M200! Where are you?!喂！M200！你在哪里？

(M200's eyes snap open.)（M200睁大了眼。）

KlukaiM200 located—second-floor study!发现M200，在二楼书房！

Klukai...Uh, what kind of design is this? The whole study's turned into a cage. Bring some explosives.……呃，这是什么设计？整个书房都变成笼子了，搬点炸药来。

KlukaiBe careful, there are still active defense droids inside.大家小心点，里面还有在活动的防卫机器人。

(The hopeless situation flips instantly. One Doll after another pours into the room, firing through the cage at the defense droids.)（原本一边倒的局面陡然反转，一名又一名人形挤进房间，隔着笼子射击防卫机器人。）

(Before M200 can even process it, every remaining droid is swiftly taken down from outside the cage.)（在M200反应过来之前，所有剩余的防卫机器人都被笼外的人形们快速放倒。）

M200...Oh, nice... The rainy season... is over...……真好，雨季……结束了……

KlukaiMetal integrity confirmed. All units fall back—prepare for demolition.金属强度确认完毕，全体后退，准备爆破。

KlukaiThree, two, one—no good, it didn't break! Any more and we'll hit M200 inside!三、二、一——不行，没炸开，再加量会波及里面的M200！

MakiattoI'll go get a diamond saw from the jeep.我回吉普车上找金刚锯。

(M200's vision blurs. Voices swell around her, distant and unreal, as if from another world.)（M200眼前莫名有些模糊，恍惚只觉人声鼎沸，恍如隔世。）

(Time passes. She doesn't know how long. She feels herself being lifted, her curled body carried aloft. She is carried out of the study, still in that position.)（不知过了多久，蜷曲的身体好像被人形们架了起来，高高地飘在空中。M200就保持着这个姿势被抬出了书房的门。）

M200...Am I hallucinating...? I've never heard of Dolls experiencing this before energy depletion...……是幻觉吗？……没听说过人形能源耗尽前会出现这种症状呀……

(Only when she sees the figure waiting outside does M200 finally realize she is still firmly in reality.)（直到看见门外等候的人，M200才终于意识到自己仍旧踏实地身处于现实世界中。）

M200...Commander!……指挥官！

CommanderM200! Are you alright?M200！你没事吧？

(M200 blinks, then slowly raises her hand, signaling me to come closer.)（M200眨了眨眼，看着我高高地举起手，用眼神示意我凑近。）

(I take her hand—its metal skeleton partially exposed—and feel something in her palm. A miniature magnetic card.)（我握住她露着部分金属骨架的手，发现她手心握着一张迷你磁卡。）

M200This seems to be the pharmaceutical plant's access key.好像是制药厂的密钥。

Commander...You did well. It's truly impressive that you managed all this on your own.……辛苦了，能一个人做到这种程度真了不起。

CommanderSince we entered Mokosh, you've been helping me from the shadows, haven't you? I received all your hints. Well done. You've grown into quite an exceptional Doll over the years, M200.从进入莫科什开始，是你在暗中帮我吧？你送来的提示，我都收到了，干得不错。多年不见，M200也成长为很厉害的人形了。

(M200 freezes. Tears instantly fill her eyes.)（M200愣了愣，双眼瞬间被泪水填满。）

M200Commander, I heard the agreement has loosened. If my performance meets your standards...指挥官，我听说协议松动了，如果您看得上我的表现……

(Beep. Energy depleted. M200 enters sleep mode.)（滴。能源耗尽，M200进入了休眠模式。）

Commander...No rush. You can tell me everything later.……不急，以后我会听你慢慢说的。

CommanderMakiatto, you and Sharkry take M200 back to the Elmo. Ask a Doll engineer from the Community to repair her.玛绮朵，你和夏克里先把M200抬回艾莫号吧，请人形社区的人形工程师帮忙修理一下。

Commander404, with me. We're regrouping with Vasily to take over the central administrative building.404小队，跟我去和瓦西尔会合，准备接管中央区域的办公大楼。

MakiattoGot it. Moving out now.好，我们现在出发。

(Vasily stands in George's office, holding an ornate vase and examining it closely. His knuckles whiten, his expression darkens. After a moment, he hurls the vase to the ground.)（瓦西尔站在乔治的办公室里，手里捧着一个精致的花瓶细细端详，他的指节发白，脸色逐渐阴沉。片刻之后，他将那只花瓶砸向地面。）

(The thick carpet cushions it perfectly. Vasily curses under his breath, looking even more irritated.)（柔软厚实的地毯完好无损地接住了那只花瓶。瓦西尔低咒了声，看脸色是更生气了。）

(But soon, reason catches up with him. He bends down and picks it back up.)（但很快，似乎是理智让他意识到了什么，瓦西尔默默地将它捡起。）

VasilyPhew... This looks expensive. Now's not the time to take it out on money.呼……看起来很值钱，现在不是跟钱过不去的时候。

CommanderDidn't we win? Why are you still so angry?不是赢了吗？怎么火气还这么大？

VasilyBefore coming in, I was curious—what kind of treasure could matter more than Mokosh's people? Now I've seen it. Nothing special.进来之前我只是好奇，究竟是什么珍宝比莫科什的居民还重要。现在我看到了，不过如此。

CommanderYou've known George a long time?你和乔治认识很久了？

VasilyAlmost feels like half my life. He wasn't always like this. Hard to believe that glass, plastic, scraps of paper, and rags could drag him down like this. Looking at these things—knowing they're stained with the blood of Mokosh's people—just fills me with rage.久到像我的半生。他原来不是这样的，想不到只是这样一些玻璃塑料破纸破布就可以让他堕落。看着这些东西，想到那背后沾满了莫科什人民的血渍，我实在难以平静。

CommanderWhat corrupted him wasn't just these things. It was power.让他堕落的并非只是这些，而是权力。

(At that moment, Dr. White steps in from outside. His aged fingers brush lightly over the displayed artifacts as he lets out a poignant sigh.)（这时，白怀德缓步从门外走来，苍老的手指轻抚过陈列架上的藏品，发出意味深长的叹息。）

Dr. WhiteWell said, Commander.说得对，指挥官。

Dr. WhiteAnd the corrosion of power spares no one.而权力的腐蚀对所有人都是平等的。

Dr. WhiteWe stand here today because we defeated George, but that doesn't mean corruption will stop.虽然如今我们站在这里是因为战胜了乔治，但这并不意味着权力的腐蚀会停止。

VasilyTeacher, you mean...老师，您的意思是……

Dr. WhiteThere's an old saying in my country—maintaining something is harder than building it.在我的国家有一句老话——维持一份事业，比打造它更难。

Dr. WhiteYour hardship has only just begun. Don't take it lightly.你的困难才刚刚起步，可不要掉以轻心。

CommanderIt's Vasily's first time dealing with this. Won't you guide him?这种事瓦西尔也是第一次，您不指点他一下吗？

Dr. WhiteI'm here to assist with construction—planning infrastructure, allocating manpower and materials. Those I can advise on.我是来这里支援建设的，如何规划线路建设、如何分配人力与材料，这些我可以指导。

Dr. WhiteBut cabinet affairs... I can only offer suggestions—and expectations. What about you, Commander?但在内阁事务上……我能做的就只有建议和期待了。反而是你呢，指挥官？

Dr. WhiteWithout you, none of this would have happened. What do you expect from Mokosh?如果没有你，那这一切都不会实现，你对莫科什有什么期待？

CommanderYou were right earlier.您之前说的没错。

CommanderThis city's victory belongs to its people. And for me, doing business with an independent city is far better than dealing with a puppet regime controlled by a conglomerate.这座城市的胜利应该属于它的人民，而对我来说，和一座独立自主的城市做生意，肯定比和财团支配下的买办政权要好得多。

Dr. WhiteIndependence—that too is an expectation. Did you hear that, Vasily?独立自主，这也是一种期待，你听到了吗，瓦西尔？

VasilyI understand. Honestly, I was still wondering how much to pay you... In truth, even if you demanded control of Mokosh, we'd have no right to refuse.我明白了，说实话，我还在苦恼应该支付给你多少报酬……事实上，就算你索取莫科什的统治权，我们也没有拒绝的余地。

CommanderI—我——

VasilyI know, I know...我知道，我知道……

VasilyI heard that George called you a monster during your standoff.我听说在你们对峙的时候，乔治说你是一个“怪物”。

Dr. WhiteSuch poor manners.这人，说话实在没有教养。

VasilyYes... though I can kind of understand his sentiment...是啊，不过，我倒是能理解一点他的想法……

VasilyBoth of us claimed to be acting for Mokosh—him for profit, and I for ideals. That's easy enough to grasp.在这次行动里，乔治和我都宣称是为了莫科什，不管是他的利益还是我的理想，我想，这都很好懂。

VasilyBut you, Commander? You came here to trade vegetables, yet ended up helping us take the entire city. Everything in this room could've been yours, yet you didn't even spare it a glance.可是，指挥官你呢？你来这里，本来只是想买卖一些蔬菜，可最后却变成和我们一起夺下这个城市——这个房间的一切原本你都可以搬走，但你看都没有多看一眼。

VasilyTo a politician, that's terrifying.对政治人物来说，你这样确实很可怕。

CommanderShould I take something, then? Wrap that one up for me...那我拿点？把那个给我包起来……

VasilyBut I'm not George. I think I understand you a little.不过，我不是乔治，所以我觉得自己懂一点关于你的想法。

VasilyYou have a bigger goal—something far greater. That's why you won't stay in a small place like Mokosh.我想，你有更大的目标，更大的企图想要实现，所以你才不会在小小的莫科什停留吧。

CommanderYou're giving me too much credit. I'm just a bounty hunter.你把我想得太了不起了，我只是个赏金猎人。

VasilyActually... not anymore. I just saw on Teacher's terminal—you've been removed from the association. They can't vouch for a wanted criminal of the URNC...啊其实已经不是了，刚刚我在老师的终端上看到你已经被协会除名了，毕竟协会不能替罗联的通缉犯做担保……

Commander...……

VasilyYou don't have to explain. I've already decided.你不想说也没关系，我已经决定了。

VasilyThank you. Mokosh will always be your friend.感谢你，莫科什永远都是你的朋友。

VasilyThe people who fought alongside your Dolls—and were later rescued by them—say the same.那些和你的人形们一起在街垒中奋斗，并且在之后接受她们救护的兄弟姐妹们也是这样说的。

VasilyBut if we're talking about something more practical... you'll have to wait a little. There's still much to be done here.不过要说比感谢更实际的，可能还要请你等等我们，因为这里还有许多工作需要推进。

CommanderNo problem. George has left quite a vacuum.没问题，毕竟乔治留下了很大的真空。

VasilyYes. At the final moment, even the Oathsworn stood with us and drove out the conglomerate's mercenaries.是啊，在最后关头，誓卫军也站到了我们身边，和我们一起并肩赶走了财团的雇佣兵们。

VasilyThat made things easier. George's allies, accomplices, and those who shared in exploiting this city have all been placed under protective custody.这让事情变得简单了一些，乔治的党羽和同谋，还有与他一起瓜分这座城市利益的人都被我们保护性地拘禁了起来。

VasilyThis means the administration will change, but there won't be further unrest.这意味着虽然城市的管理层注定会被撤换，但不会有进一步的暴乱了。

VasilyI'll house them somewhere better than a dungeon. After urgent matters are settled, we'll fairly try them for their crimes—though most of their assets will be confiscated first.我会把那些人安置在比地牢环境更好的地方，在急切事务结束后，再公正地对他们之前的罪行进行审判——不过，我得先没收大部分人的财产。

Dr. WhiteI saw you distributing supplies earlier. Well timed.我看见你刚刚让人开始派发物资了，指挥得很及时。

VasilyJust putting on a brave face. Our supplies are limited. The conglomerate didn't leave us much. Still, thanks to George and his lackeys, the funds they left behind will keep us going for a while.可惜只是打肿脸充胖子，我们的物资并不多，财团不会给我们留下充裕的资源的——哼，还要感谢乔治和他的手下们，他们留下的资金可以让我们撑一阵子。

VasilyMiss Loreley said she'll help open markets for our products. We won't be forced into unfair trade terms anymore, so in the long run, the economy will improve.罗蕾莱小姐说过，会帮我们的产品打开销路，我们可以不必像过去那样被迫接受不公正的贸易条款，所以长远来看城市的经济一定会有好转。

LoreleyMm... abandoning a giant backer like the conglomerate will certainly impact Mokosh's economy.唔嗯……放弃财团这样的庞大靠山，确实会对莫科什的经济现状产生巨大影响。

LoreleyBut if Mokosh is to grow healthily, it must eventually stand on its own. This hardship is inevitable.但如果莫科什想要健康地继续发展，早晚要脱离财团自立，所以现在的困境只能说是必经之路。

LoreleyBetter a short pain than a long one. Seen another way, it's an opportunity.所以，我的看法是长痛不如短痛。换个角度想，这也可以是一种机遇。

CommanderExactly. In the past, Mokosh was just an anonymous supplier to the conglomerate, never seeing real profits.不错，过去的莫科什只能作为一个无名的生产厂商向财团供货，根本无法得到真实的市场利润。

VasilyBut first, we need raw materials to sustain production. I'm planning to send people to the Green Zone to purchase them.可是首先，我们需要足够的原材料才能维持生产——我打算安排人去绿区购买。

VasilyFood is also scarce and prices there are too high...还有食物方面，也十分短缺，绿区的价格又太高……

Dr. WhiteWhy must it all be the Green Zone, Vasily?为什么都要是绿区呢，瓦西尔？

VasilyTeacher... you mean...老师……您的意思是……

Dr. WhiteWe've supported construction in many Yellow Zone areas. Many are controlled by corporate investment...我们在黄区支援了不少地方的建设，他们中有不少都被财团的投资所控制。

Dr. WhiteBut not all... I believe some would welcome trade partners beyond underground brokers.不过，也有些地方并没有……我想，他们也会很愿意有暗商之外的交易对象。

CommanderThat's right. Want vegetables?说得对，要蔬菜吗？

VasilyYou mean... instead of relying on the conglomerates and the Green Zone, we folks in the Yellow Zone should work together toward self-sufficiency?您是说……不依赖财团和绿区，而是我们黄区一起想办法自给自足？

VasilyIs that even possible, in this world?这种事真的有可能实现吗？在如今的世道下面？

Dr. WhiteYou overthrew George and took a city. I'd expect you to at least consider it.你推翻了乔治，夺取了一个城市，我以为你至少会稍微往这方面想想呢。

Vasily...Of course.……当然。

VasilyOf course!当然！

VasilyIt may not be possible immediately, but someday, it will be. Let's start with Mokosh.虽然不是立刻马上，但我想，会有那一天的，就先从莫科什开始吧。

VasilyThen, Commander, I won't feel embarrassed asking for your help.那么，指挥官，事到如今我也不会为向你求助而感到不好意思了。

VasilyAs you know, most of our senior officials are detained. We lack people with sufficient computational ability, planning skills, and expertise.你也知道，这座城市大部分的高层官员都被关起来了，我们缺少有足够计算能力、规划能力和各项专业知识的人。

CommanderYou want to borrow Loreley and the others?你想借助罗蕾莱她们的力量？

VasilyI plan to establish selection systems across all levels to fill vacancies, but that takes time. The Dolls with you are ideal candidates.我计划在各个阶层都开始成立选拔机制，尽快补充缺失的岗位……但是这也需要时间，而跟随你的人形们就是最佳的人才。

VasilyIf you can assign some to assist us, I'll pay full compensation. Your people can also oversee the production lines you need.希望你可以派遣几名来协助我们，相对的……我会为这些服务支付完整的费用，包括你需要的生产线，也由你的人来指挥调配吧。

CommanderSounds fair enough. Just don't forget to include the vegetable bill.听起来还挺不错的，好吧，记得把蔬菜的账一起结了。

VasilyI'm beginning to understand what Teacher meant—this battle wasn't just between me and George.我现在更进一步理解老师所说的，这场战斗并不是我和乔治私人恩怨这一点了。

VasilyWinning is only the beginning...没想到打赢还只是开始啊……

Dr. WhiteYou once said you wanted Mokosh's people to master skills—that its children could become engineers and doctors, not just workers.你过去常说，想要让莫科什的居民都有机会掌握技术，让莫科什的孩子在未来不仅能成为工人，也能成为工程师和医生。

Dr. WhiteNow they've secured a future. You and the Commander have made a solid plan, but there's one last concern.如今，莫科什的人民争取到了未来，你和指挥官做了很好的规划，但还有最后一件事需要去担心。

CommanderThe conglomerate won't let this go, will it?财团不会放过这里，对吧。

VasilyThat's exactly what I wanted to ask, Commander. Could you provide us with some military support...? We need our own armed forces. I've already begun drafting a full authorization and contract for a local defense system.这也是我想要拜托你的，指挥官，能不能请你在军事力量方面给我们提供一定的支持…… 我们需要自己的武装，为此，我也已经准备好起草一份有关本地军事防御体系的全权授状与合同。

VasilyThis is the Yellow Zone. I fear the conglomerate's return, but I fear the Varjagers and other raiders exploiting our weakened defenses even more.毕竟这里是黄区，我固然害怕财团卷土重来，可更害怕瓦良格帮和其他匪徒因为这里的保护减弱就趁隙而来。

CommanderI was thinking the same. Watching Mokosh's people expose themselves over barricades during the fighting wasn't great for my blood pressure.我也正有此意，看到莫科什的人民在战斗中把身体频繁探出街垒确实对血压不太好。

CommanderFor now, we can only provide training. Klukai and the others have other missions and can't offer protection around the clock. We can at most assist with patrols.不过，当下能做到的只有训练，可露凯她们有许多其他任务，无法长时间提供保护，最多也只能协助进行巡逻。

VasilyThat's better than nothing. We'll have to start from the basics...有总比没有要好，如今也只能先从基础做起……

LoreleyMr. Vasily, may I ask—what do you plan to do with George's collection?瓦西尔先生，冒昧地问一下，您对乔治留下的那些收藏品，有什么打算？

LoreleyI believe I saw an original work by a famous painter earlier. It was thought to be destroyed, but it's actually here... For all his faults, George had taste.刚才路过的时候，我好像看见了某位名画家的真迹。传闻它早已损毁，没想到居然在这里……这位乔治先生，虽说人品不怎么样，艺术眼光倒是不错。

VasilyThe collection was bought with money taken from Mokosh's people, so it should be returned to them.从莫科什的居民身上搜刮来的钱买的东西，当然要还给莫科什的居民。

VasilyIdeally, we sell everything for vaccines and food... Converting the pharmaceutical plant will take time; it'll take a while to source new materials and skills. In the meantime, we need finished vaccines to tide us over, especially for ELID patients. I want to save as many as possible, so that at least some of them can go home.最理想的是可以卖了换疫苗和食品……我们的制药厂转换生产线需要时间，从原材料到工艺都需要重新核准确认，在此期间，我们需要安全的成品疫苗来过渡——特别是那些E.L.I.D.患者，我想尽量救治，至少让一部分人有机会回家。

VasilyOf course, if we can't get vaccines as payment, Collapse pieces will also do.当然，如果没有合适的货源，那退而求其次，换成晶条我也可以接受。

LoreleyUnderstood. I know some collectors. I can spread the word if you intend to sell.我明白了。我认识一些收藏家，如果您有意出售，我可以把消息放给他们。

Loreley...And I heard you discussing the conglomerate earlier?……还有，我刚刚听到您说，在考虑应对财团的问题，是吗？

VasilyYes. Much of Mokosh's assets are corporate investments... Even if they've already been siphoning the profits for years, legally speaking...是的，因为莫科什有不少资产是财团的投资……虽然他们已经拿走多年的利润，但从罗联的法律来说……

LoreleyThe conglomerate is powerful, but it has enemies.虽然财团确实很强大，但世界上总有不喜欢它的人在。

LoreleyThanks to the Commander's victory, their forces in nearby Yellow Zones have been weakened. They'll need time to stabilize, so they won't act immediately.好在因为指挥官的胜利——财团在周围其他几个黄区的驻守部队都遭到了削弱和打击，他们必须先忙着巩固缺口，不会马上采取军事行动的。

LoreleyPerhaps it's time to reach out to the people "out there"?要不要趁机去拜访一下“外面”呢？

LoreleyRight, Dr. White?对吧，白先生。

Dr. WhiteShe's correct. Diplomacy is vital, Vasily.她说的很对，外交也是重要的工作，瓦西尔。

Dr. WhiteMokosh needs presence—not just in the Yellow Zone's trade networks. Find reliable allies and the conglomerate will think twice about moving against us.莫科什需要有存在感，不仅仅是在黄区的地缘贸易网中的。如果你能找到一些可靠的盟友，财团就会对动手有所顾忌。

VasilyGod, my head hurts... Commander, where are you going?天呐，我的头好疼……指挥官，你去哪里？

(Loreley hooks her arm around mine and pulls me out of George's office.)（罗蕾莱挽起了我的胳膊，带着我走出了乔治的办公室。）

CommanderGood question—I'd like to know too.好问题，我也想知道。

LoreleyI'm just reclaiming MY Commander and enjoying my reward.我只是来取回“我的”指挥官，享受我的奖励的。

VasilyWait, I'm not finished yet!等等，我还没有把话说完呢！

LoreleyHaha, can't take a hint, can you...?呵呵，您真是不解风情啊……

VasilyI just wanted to ask—what will you do with that Doll... Theia?我是想问，你打算怎么处理那个人形……那个……“希娅”。

CommanderShe likely holds sensitive data about Mokosh. Shouldn't she be handed over to you?她的心智内应该有很多莫科什的机密数据，所以应该交给你们处置吧？

CommanderOf course, she may also have information I seek, so we'd like to jointly interrogate her.当然我也有很多想要知道的事，希望能允许我们联合审问。

VasilyI'd like to help, but Mokosh has little expertise with Dolls. I don't even know if we can imprison one properly. We don't have equipment to analyze her neural cloud either.我倒是很想配合，莫科什对人形并无多少研究，我都不知道人形能不能用监狱关着，当然也没有任何解析她们心智的设备。

VasilyWe'll need your technical support. We can share any intelligence extracted.最终还是需要你们的技术支持，我们可以共享从她身上解析出的情报。

CommanderIn that case, we'll keep Theia in custody and stay in charge of her containment. Is that acceptable, Loreley?既然如此，我们会负责收容和拘束希娅，可以吗，罗蕾莱。

(Loreley simply leans against me and nods, too lazy to speak.)（罗蕾莱似乎懒得说话，只是依偎着我点了点头。）

VasilyOn that note—just thinking ahead—could we send people to you to study Doll technology?——这么说起来，从长线考虑，我们可以送几个人去你那里学习人形技术吗？

VasilyIf we're to work with people like Miss Loreley, we should at least be prepared.如果日后需要和像罗蕾莱小姐这样优秀的人形交流，我希望我们至少有所准备。

CommanderWe'll share as much Doll technology as we can. In exchange, we'd like access to Mokosh's heavy industry—I've got some old facilities that need maintenance.人形技术方面可以尽量分享给你们——作为交换，莫科什的重型工业技术，也让我们了解一下吧，我也有一些老旧的厂房需要人维护。

CommanderLooks like we have even more collaborative projects to discuss.看来我们可以商讨合作的事项又多了不少。

VasilyThere's still much to do.接下来要做的事还有很多。

VasilyOh, Commander—there's one more thing.对了，指挥官，我还想和你约定一件事。

CommanderWhat is it?什么事？

VasilyGeorge... may not remember it anymore... but he once said... he wanted everyone in Mokosh to have enough food and medicine... to not be bullied, not be looked down on.乔治，他，或许自己也不记得了……但是他过去曾说过……他要让莫科什的每个人都有足够的食物和药品……要让我们不被人欺负，不让人看不起。

CommanderHe failed.他没能做到。

VasilyBut look at myself... You know what? I'd never even truly considered what "diplomacy" means until my teacher mentioned it just now.可是我又怎么样……你知道吗？我甚至觉得自己是第一次听到刚刚老师说的“外交”这个词……

VasilyI think I understand George a little better now... Actually, no. I'm struggling to understand why he's so obsessed with all this.我觉得我有点理解乔治了……不对，是更不能理解，他到底为什么对这些事这么热衷。

VasilyHonestly, I'd rather go back to that prison, drawing designs while smelling my own piss. At least I'd know I couldn't screw that up.老实说，我现在甚至想回到那个监狱里一边闻自己的尿味一边画设计图，起码我知道自己绝对不会搞砸。

CommanderYou're afraid you'll become like him?你怕你会变得跟他一样？

VasilyI won't become him... That I'm sure of.我不会和他一样……这一点我很确定。

VasilyBut that doesn't mean I'll always make the right decisions. I have my own weaknesses. I know that better than anyone.但那也不代表我能一直做出最正确的判断，我有自己的弱点，我比谁都清楚。

CommanderTo know others is wisdom; to know oneself is clarity. The fact you can say this—that's what sets you apart from George.知人者智，自知者明。你能想到这一层，这就是你与乔治本质上的区别。

Vasily...That's why I need an independent overseer. Someone to warn me when I stray, to correct me when I err—someone who will stop me if I ever stand against the people.……因此我需要一个独立的监督者，一个能够在我偏离轨道之后警醒我，在我犯错的时候提醒我，一旦在我走向人民的对立面时及时喝止我的第三方。

VasilySomeone with higher ideals than mine.一个比我更高洁的理想主义者。

CommanderThat's quite a responsibility.听起来真是责任重大。

VasilyMistakes are inevitable... but even if we do just a little better, the people of Mokosh will suffer less for them.虽然无法避免犯错……但是，哪怕只是做得更好一点点，莫科什的人民也能少为“错误”付出一点代价。

VasilyPlease be our witness, Miss Loreley.请为我们见证吧，罗蕾莱小姐。

VasilyI, Vasily Pugachev—First Leader, Chief Engineer—hereby declare:我，瓦西尔·普加乔夫，第一领袖，首席工程师，在此宣布——

VasilyFor the safety and interests of the people, for the welfare of the Yellow Zone—以人民的安全与利益为前提，以黄区人的福祉为目的。

VasilyI will form the closest alliance with the Commander, accept his oversight, and become the backbone of his cause.我会代表莫科什，与指挥官个人订立最紧密的盟约，接受他的监督，成为他事业的后盾。

Commander...I'm honored, Vasily.……我很荣幸，瓦西尔。

VasilyIf anything, I've only added to your burden.惭愧，我想我只是给你加了一副担子。

CommanderThen—here's to a long and fruitful collaboration.那么，祝我们长期合作愉快。

VasilyHa... let's shake on that.呵……合作愉快。

(Vasily extends his hand. I take it. In this palace that once symbolized dictatorship, a new pact is forged.)（瓦西尔伸出手，与我握手。在这个曾经象征着独裁的宫殿中，许下了一个崭新的约定。）

(Afterward, Vasily directs his supporters to collect and transport the spoils. He insists they remain under public supervision until they are converted into resources for the people.)（接下来，瓦西尔开始指挥他的支持者们回收搬运这些战利品。瓦西尔希望它们被放在全体居民的监督之下，直到它们全部变回物资回馈给居民们为止。）

(Though recent hardships have left him worn and rough, when he speaks of Mokosh's future, a light of hope shines in his eyes like never before.)（尽管近日的奔波让瓦西尔显得憔悴而粗糙，当他谈论起莫科什的未来时，他的眼中升起了前所未有的希望之光。）

(Odesa, White Zone.)（白区，奥德卅。）

(The ground lighting system runs nonstop, illuminating the night like day.)（地面灯光系统昼夜不停地提供着指引信号，也将深夜的场地照得如同白昼。）

(The aircraft lands hastily. George steps out, his face pale and swollen under the white lights. After just two steps, rows of gun barrels force him to stop.)（直升机仓促落地，乔治走下直升机，白色灯光将他的脸照得苍白而浮肿。刚走出两步，面前两排黑洞洞的枪口就迫使他停下了脚步。）

George...Mr. Zimmerman already knows?……齐默尔曼先生已经知道了吗？

GeorgeSeems Mokosh has many corporate eyes. Nothing escapes him.看来莫科什果然有不少财团的眼睛，什么都瞒不过他。

GeorgeSo, what are your orders?那么，你得到的命令是什么？

LentineNo comment.无可奉告。

George...I've come to see Mr. Zimmerman. If-if you let me see him, I'll do anything!……我是来求见齐默尔曼先生的，如果、如果你能让我见到他，我什么都愿意做！

(George drops to his knees before Lentine. She simply stands there, looking down at him in silence.)（乔治双膝一软，跪在了兰汀面前。而兰汀只是安静地站着，俯视着对方。）

LentineMany people kneel before me.其实向我下跪的人不少。

(George looks up eagerly, thinking this means hope.)（乔治喜滋滋地抬起头，以为这句话代表着机会的存在。）

LentineMost of them kneel before they die.大部分都是死前跪的。

(His smile freezes. Cold sweat beads across his forehead and back.)（乔治脸上的笑容顿时僵住，冷汗自额角与后背冒了出来。）

(Lentine clamps her cigarette between her teeth, silent for a moment, weighing his value.)（兰汀咬着烟沉默了片刻，眼神闪烁，似乎正在衡量面前这个人的价值。）

Lentine...Hmm... I'm in a bad mood, so...……嗯……我心情不好，所以……

(She coolly gestures for her team not to fire. Then she crushes the cigarette, steps aside, and opens a comms channel. Minutes later, she returns, expression unchanged.)（兰汀面无表情地摆摆手，示意队员暂时不要开火。随后将烟头踩灭，走到一边，打开了通讯装置。几分钟后，她回到了乔治面前，脸上是一贯冷淡的表情。）

LentineCongratulations. A helicopter will be here to pick you up.恭喜，马上会有另一台直升机来接你。

LentineMr. Zimmerman wants your explanation in person. Don't try anything—you know he sees everything.齐默尔曼先生等着你的亲口解释，别想耍什么花样，你也知道的，他什么都能看见。

(On the new helicopter, George behaves like a docile rabbit. Lentine watches it disappear into the distance, letting out a faint, mocking chuckle as she lights another cigarette.)（换了一架直升机的乔治温顺乖巧得像只兔子，兰汀仰头目送着直升机飞远，忍不住讽刺地笑了笑，又摸出一根烟点燃。）

(The night sky above is veiled in gray clouds. From where she stands, only the pale glow of the city reflects off them.)（头顶星空被灰色的云层遮住。站在兰汀的位置，只能看见云层下灰白色的、城市照明的反影。）

LentineSees everything... heh...什么都能看见……呵……

(The snicker of amusement is carried away by the wind.)（一声复杂的哂笑，消散在风中。）

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MaylingAh... Commander, there you are. I've been looking for you.啊……指挥官，你在这里呀，终于找到你了。

MaylingI have something to say...我有些话想说……

(As Mayling approaches, I notice that her eyes and nose are red, and her voice is thick with a nasal tone. Knowing that she's been crying, I stand up immediately.)（走向我的美玲眼睛和鼻尖都红红的，好像才哭过，说话的声音也带着浓浓的鼻音。感觉到她的异常，我立刻站了起来。）

CommanderWhat's wrong?怎么了？

MaylingIt-it's about the discussion we didn't manage to finish last time...就、就是上次没说完的话题啦……

MaylingI've made my decision. You must have heard by now, Commander? I turned down Dr. White's invitation to join the 11th Bureau. I want to stay on the Elmo.本来是想说出我的决定，不过，现在指挥官已经知道了吧？白老先生邀请我去十一局，但我拒绝了他，我想留在艾莫号上。

CommanderThat's a rare opportunity. Staying with me might not end well for you.这个机会挺难得的，跟着我不一定有好下场。

MaylingCommander... I already know that. Stop trying to scare me...指挥官……这个我早就知道啦，别再吓唬我了……

Mayling...24/7 work, always being hunted, constant lack of funds, delayed pay, collapsing ceilings... Freshly repaired walls and Dolls getting smashed up immediately... Ugh...……二十四小时007工作制，不是在被通缉就是在被追杀的路上，经费永远不足，工资偶尔拖欠，天花板随时会塌……刚修好的墙板呀人形呀，转头就又破破烂烂了……呜……

MaylingOnly the Elmo could offer such a WONDERFUL job...这么“好”的工作只有、只有艾莫号会有吧……

CommanderUh, you could still change your mind. Dr. White is still in Mokosh...呃，白先生还在莫科什，你现在反悔追过去还来得及的……

MaylingI don't want to...!我不要……！

MaylingI keep a ledger of what you owe me. You still owe me drinks from last time and the time before that. Once we make money from our business deals with Mokosh, I want liquor I've never tried before, new clothes, a new body pillow, and a new set of screwdrivers...我的小本本上还记着指挥官欠我的酒，上次和上上次的都还没有兑现呢。等我们和莫科什的生意挣到钱，我想要买没喝过的酒，还有新衣服新抱枕新螺丝刀套组。

MaylingOh, and the long-awaited Elmo Tetris Tournament... I-I've been looking forward to it...对了，还有很久没有举办过的“艾莫号俄罗斯方块大赛”……我、我偷偷地期待很久了……

CommanderTetris... It has definitely been a while. I'll make time.俄罗斯方块吗……的确很久没有一起玩了，我会找时间陪你的。

CommanderBut things are really tough on the Elmo. What made you decide to stay?不过，我本来以为我们艾莫号没什么胜算，是什么让你下定决心的？

MaylingIt's precisely because the Elmo is going through so much hardship that I must stay. You lack resources, and you're now a wanted fugitive. If I leave now... I might not have a home to return to.现在正是艾莫号的最大难关吧？又是缺物资又是被通缉……现在离开的话，我担心回来的时候已经没有家了……

MaylingAs some old song goes—be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.我知道一句家乡的俗语，那个……金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝……

MaylingCommander, the Elmo is my home. You and everyone here are my family. There's nowhere else I'd rather be in the whole wide world.指挥官，艾莫号是我的家，你和人形们就是我的家人。对我来说，这里就是全世界最最好的地方。

(Mayling clings to my arm the way she used to do when she was little.)（美玲抱住我的手，就像回到了小时候一样。）

CommanderHave you thought this through?这是你慎重考虑过的结果吗？

MaylingYes. I won't regret it, not even if I have to pull 24-hour shifts!嗯……嗯嗯！我已经想好了，就算二十四小时连轴工作我也不会后悔的！

MaylingI want to stay, Commander.指挥官，我想留在这里。

(She looks at me firmly.)（美玲坚定地看着我。）

Commander...Phew... I didn't want to sway your decision before, but now I can finally tell you this.……呼……之前怕影响你的判断，现在终于可以说了。

MaylingHuh...? T-tell me what?诶……？什、什么？

CommanderMayling, I'm extremely glad that you've decided to stay and help me. Thank you.美玲，我很高兴你选择留下来帮我，谢谢你。

CommanderYour hard work does not go unnoticed. If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have been able to overcome all these problems on top of handling my own mission.你的工作有多辛苦我一直都看在眼里，光凭我一个人根本不可能在完成这些事的同时兼顾我自己的任务。

CommanderAll these years, you have shared so much of my burden.这些年，一直都是美玲在为我分担这一切。

CommanderYou're also very important to me, just like family...对我来说，美玲你也是我重要的家人……

(Mayling's eyes widen, and her cheeks flush red.)（美玲微微睁大了眼，脸慢慢地红起来。）

Mayling(Whisper) ...Important...? How important, exactly...?……重要吗……那，有多重要……？

CommanderPardon?你说什么？

MaylingN-n-n-n-nothing! I-I-I'm just doing what little I can...——没没没没什么！我我我只是做了一些力所能及的事……

MaylingSince we're family, we should all do our part, right? Maintaining the Elmo is my share of the household chores. Besides, I enjoy the work... It-it makes me happy to see the Dolls and the Elmo doing well.既然是一家人，都要分担家务的吧？维护艾莫号就当是我的家务劳动了。而且，我还乐在其中……不管是修理艾莫号还是人形，看着大家好起来，我、我也很开心。

CommanderThen I'll be counting on you, Mayling.那么，以后也要辛苦你了，美玲。

MaylingOkay!嗯！

Mayling...If my parents knew, I think they'd support my decision too.……如果爸爸妈妈知道了，应该也会支持我吧。

CommanderWhy bring this up all of a sudden...? Did something happen?怎么突然说起……发生什么事了？

(It's been a very long time since Mayling mentioned her deceased parents and friends. Talking about the past always fills her with dread.)（美玲已经有很久没有提起过她逝去的父母和同伴了。每次想起过去的事，美玲都会表现得十分不安。）

(I observe Mayling's expression carefully. Much to my surprise, other than the redness in her eyes, she doesn't seem as distressed as she used to be.)（我仔细观察着美玲的表情。意外的是，除了眼睛更红了一点之外，美玲不再像以前一样惊慌失措了。）

MaylingHm... Actually, Dr. White gave me a "gift" before we left Mokosh yesterday. It's something my parents prepared for me long ago. It made its way to Dr. White, and it's been in his safekeeping all along.唔……其实，昨天我们离开莫科什之前，白老先生给了我一份“礼物”，是我的父母很久之前为我准备的，后来辗转到了白老先生手中，一直由白老先生代为保管。

MaylingI only mustered the courage to open it just now.直到刚才，我才鼓起勇气打开看……

Mayling...I finally saw them and heard their voices, Commander. They were lovely, just as I've always imagined.……指挥官，终于能看到他们，听到他们的声音，真好啊，跟我想象的一模一样。

CommanderMay I ask what they said?我可以问吗？他们说了什么？

MaylingA girl has her own secrets! Even I have things that I want to keep entirely to myself, you know? I can't tell you everything...这是女孩子的秘密啦！就算是我也会有想要独占的东西，不能全部告诉指挥官……

MaylingBut I can let you know some of it, I suppose...不过，可以透露一点点——

MaylingThey told me to pursue my dreams with courage and that I was their long-awaited child.“要勇敢地追求理想”，还有，“你是我们期待已久的好孩子”。

(Tears well up in her eyes again, but these are not tears of sorrow.)（泪水再次盈满美玲的眼眶，好在这一次的眼泪并没有悲伤的成分。）

(She looks at me with a smile.)（美玲看着我，扯起嘴角微笑。）

MaylingCommander... I'm all grown up and I'm pursuing my dreams. My mom and dad would be pleased to see me like this... right?指挥官，我有好好地长大，正在追求我的理想，这样……我的爸爸妈妈也会高兴吧？

(I pat her on the head.)（我安慰地摸了摸她的脑袋。）

CommanderYes. You're a good girl that anyone would be proud of.嗯，长成了让人骄傲的好孩子。

CommanderI'm sure your parents would be very glad to see how you've turned out.你的父母看到你现在的样子，一定也会很欣慰的。

Mayling...Commander... (Sob)……指挥官……呜呜……

(She buries herself in my arms and finally gives in to her tears.)（美玲终于忍不住扑进我的怀里，小声抽泣起来。）

Mayling...Even if you keep piling on the praise...……就……就算你这么夸我……我也不会免去……

MaylingYou... you still owe me rice wine... (Sob)你……你欠我的米酒……呜……

(I pat her back to help steady her breath.)（我轻拍着美玲，避免她哭得岔气。）

CommanderAlright. Five more minutes of crying.好了，再让你哭最后五分钟。

CommanderDon't you want to enjoy the liquor you so kindly contributed? The others have already started. If you keep dawdling, there'll be nothing left for you.你不想尝尝你贡献出来的酒了吗？大家已经喝上了，去晚了可就没有了。

CommanderThis is a day to let loose and celebrate. Drink to your heart's content.今天就放过自己，痛快地喝一场吧。

Mayling...Right! I-I-I... can't wait! Let's drink till we drop!……嗯！我我我……要喝！不醉不归！

(After drying her eyes with my clothes, Mayling leaves the room with a blush as she brushes past Loreley, who just so happens to be on her way in.)（美玲把眼泪在我的衣襟上蹭干净后，红着脸走了出去，正好和迎面而来的罗蕾莱擦肩而过。）

???Commander, are you ready?指挥官，准备好了吗？

CommanderGive me a moment, just one last task...稍等，还有最后一点工作……

(I assume it's Groza's routine reminder, but as I prepare to continue with the paperwork in front of me, something about that deliberately serious voice spreads unease through my mind.)（本以为是闪电的例行提醒，但当我打算继续处理手边的文书时，刚才那故作严肃的声音所带来的异样，突然在我的脑海中扩散了开来。）

Commander...What are you doing here?……你怎么来了？

(It's Loreley. She's dressed in an elegant gown, pulling my memories back to the ball in Mokosh, where I chased her silhouette, only to be caught by her instead.)（——是罗蕾莱，她身着一袭优雅的礼服，让我的记忆再一次回到了莫科什的舞会上，我追逐着她的背影，却又被她紧紧地抓住。）

(Loreley walks up to me and leans in, placing her hand over the documents on the desk.)（罗蕾莱走到我面前，倾身伸手盖住桌上的文书。）

LoreleyMy, that expression of yours doesn't quite match the excitement of a long-awaited reunion I had imagined.哎呀，您的表情，和我想象中那种久别重逢的激动似乎不太一样呢。

(Her words say one thing, but her actions say another. Far from a gentle reunion, she boldly—almost roughly—caresses my cheek, as if confirming something. Then she lifts my chin with a finger, finally satisfied.)（——和她的言语不同，她的动作，完全说不上是久别重逢。恰恰相反，她大胆地，甚至可以说是有些粗鲁地用手抚摸着我的脸颊，直到像是确认了什么之后，她才心满意足地，轻轻用手指抬起了我的下巴。）

LoreleyI like the look in your eyes when you're nervous.我喜欢您紧张的眼神。

CommanderIn my memory, you're still with Statesec. Seeing you aboard the Elmo... I'm not sure whether that's good news or bad.毕竟，我的记忆中，你仍旧属于国安局。你出现在艾莫号上，我不确定是好消息……还是坏消息。

(I catch her wandering hand and probe her with a question, looking up into her eyes for any clue.)（我抓住她那只不安分的手，试探着向她发起询问，我抬头看向她，希望能从她的眼神中看出一些什么。）

(But as always, those eyes are so full of warmth—so full that beyond a deep, simmering desire, it's almost impossible to read anything else.)（但很遗憾，那双眼睛总是如此热情，热情到让我除了深沉的欲望之外，几乎再难看出什么情绪。）

LoreleyBut you granted me access clearance, didn't you? Otherwise, how would I be here? Haha...但您给我留了准入许可不是吗，不然，我怎么会出现在这里，呵呵……

LoreleyDon't worry. I think this counts as good news.放心吧，我想，这应该算是个好消息。

LoreleyHave you forgotten? I told you before—I would let you explore... the depths of my neural cloud, here on the Elmo.您忘记了吗，我说过的，我会在艾莫号上，让您在我的心智中……一探究竟。

LoreleyI've been wondering whether, over these past two weeks, you've missed me as much as I've missed you for the last ten years.我很想知道，这半个月来，您是否有像我这十年一样，同样思念着我。

(She takes my hand and traces my fingers, as if searching for the ring-shaped mark she once carved there.)（她抓起我的手指摩挲着，似乎在寻找着她曾经刻下的环形记号。）

(It should have already faded... or so I think. Yet when she touches that spot again, a tingling itch flares up like a half-healed wound, stirring an inexplicable restlessness.)（只可惜，痕迹早已消失——我本想这么说，但意外的是，当她再次触摸到那个位置时，仿佛初愈的伤口一样，酥麻的痒感顿时便让人感到了一股焦躁。）

CommanderSo Statesec approved your request?所以，国安局同意了你的申请？

(I stand up. The rush of blood to my head helps me regain a bit of clarity.)（我站起身来，头脑充血的感觉让我稍稍冷静了一下。）

LoreleyYou could say that. Although I acted on my own before and did a few unnecessary things for you, we did reap the fruits of victory.算是吧，虽然之前我擅自为您做了多余的事情，好在我们收获了胜利的果实。

LoreleySo... they want you to continue what you're doing.所以……您正在做的事情，他们也希望您继续做下去。

LoreleyAnd I'll be your liaison, providing whatever support you need.而我将会作为您的对接人，为您持续提供必要的帮助。

CommanderThat must have taken quite some effort. Thank you.恐怕你费了不少力气吧，辛苦了。

LoreleyBut there's also some bad news...不过，还有一个坏消息……

(Her voice softens, almost like a confession, and her movements carry a trace of hesitation.)（她轻柔的声音就像是倾诉一样，手中的动作也多了一丝胆怯。）

CommanderIt's fine. I can guess.没关系，我大概能猜到了。

(A liaison. An assistant. In other words, she becomes Statesec's eyes at my side—capable, and impossible for me to remove.)（所谓的对接人、协助者，换言之，她也将会成为国安局在我身边的一双眼睛。一双好用的、我不忍心将其拔除的眼睛。）

LoreleyIf you don't want that...如果您不想的话……

(I catch her hand before she can pull away and draw her closer. She always controls distance perfectly, keeping me wary yet drawn in.)（我握住她即将抽离的手，将她拉向我的身边。她对距离感的把握永远恰到好处，让我在警惕的同时又因为不可抗力而接近她。）

(But this time, that control shifts into my hands.)（但现在这一刻，这份距离感的主动权，被交付到了我的手中。）

CommanderYou've taken enough risks already. Let me take one for once.冒险的事情，你已经做得太多了。让我也稍微冒个险怎么样？

(At the very least, I consider it a fair trade. And besides, Loreley is worth it.)（至少，我认为这是一笔划算的买卖，更何况，罗蕾莱值得这一切。）

CommanderI have nothing to hide. Stay by my side. Report everything to them if you must.我没什么需要隐瞒的事情，留在我的身边，这些事情，你全部都可以向国安局事无巨细地汇报。

(Loreley smiles, radiant and brilliant, like a jewel that perfectly matches her gown.)（罗蕾莱露出了一个和她的礼服十分般配的笑容，就像是点缀在那之上的珠宝一样，明艳而又璀璨。）

(At last, I lift my hand and gently touch her cheek, just as she did mine.)（终于，我也抬起手，像她对我那样，轻抚她的脸颊。）

LoreleyCommander... do you know?指挥官……您知道吗？

CommanderWhat?什么？

(Loreley holds my hand, closes her eyes, and leans into it affectionately.)（罗蕾莱抓住我的手，闭上眼睛，用脸颊亲昵地轻蹭着。）

LoreleyIf others found out that you—who should already be preparing to attend the event—are still here having a secret rendezvous with me, they'd be furious.如果其他人知道，原本应该开始准备入场的您，还在这里悠闲地和我进行“秘密的约会”，一定会生气吧。

CommanderWait... what do you mean?等等……你是说？

LoreleyToday is a day of celebration. Everyone has prepared a feast, and Mayling even brought out her precious liquor collection.今天是庆祝的日子，大家准备了丰盛的美食，美玲也拿出了珍藏的好酒。

LoreleyIf you don't go soon, even I'll find it a shame. After all, I prepared a dance just for you.如果您再不去的话，就连我都会觉得可惜，因为我原本准备了一支舞要和您一起跳的。

Commander...Things have been so busy lately, I completely forgot.……最近事务繁多，我竟然忘记了。

(I quickly let go of her and move toward the door.)（我赶忙放开了罗蕾莱，准备出门。）

LoreleyHaha... I'm joking. There's still time. I came to remind you, that's all.呵呵……我开玩笑的，时间还足够，我就是为了提醒您才来的呢。

(She shows me the time—indeed, there's plenty left. In moments like this, Loreley never disappoints.)（说完，她向我展示了一下时间，果然，时间还够用，在这种场合中，罗蕾莱从不让人失望。）

LoreleyOh, and this.对了，还有这个。

(She hands me a neatly pressed dress suit. A gentle fruity fragrance blended with warm cedar drifts up my nose as I take it.)（她将被熨烫妥帖的礼服交给我。清雅的果香混杂着温暖的雪松气息，在触摸到礼服的那一刻，便柔和地钻进了我的鼻腔。）

LoreleyLet me help you change first. I'll give you some time afterward to tidy up.让我先为您换上吧？稍后，我会给您留出时间，整理好衣着。

CommanderI'll leave it to you, then.那就辛苦你了。

(Her slender fingers brush my shoulders, my collar, down to my waist.)（她纤细的手指触碰到我的肩膀、衣领，直到腰间。）

(Just like that day in the underground prison in Mokosh, her fingertips seem to radiate an unnatural heat.)（和那天在莫科什的地下监狱时一样，从她的指尖——似乎释放出不属于人形应有的高温。）

LoreleyNow... you look more like someone who belongs to me.这样……您看上去更像是属于我的人了。

(She whispers in my ear before quietly leaving the room, granting me a moment alone.)（她悄声在我的耳边说，随后，便悄悄离开了房间，给我留下少许的个人时间。）

(I take a breath and steady myself. The news she brought does take time to process.)（我稍稍整理了一下自己的心情，毕竟，她刚才带来的消息，的确需要一些时间来消化。）

(After composing myself, I head toward the crew deck.)（稍加整理后，我便动身前往了活动层。）

(After the group photo session ends, I spot M200 in a corner, checking the pictures.)（合照散场之后，我在角落里发现了低头检查照片的M200。）

M200Ah, it's you, Commander, hehe.啊，是指挥官，嘿嘿。

M200...It's been so long since I last served as the group photographer, I got a bit nervous. Thank you for helping gather everyone.……太久没有担任集体摄影师，我有点紧张。指挥官，谢谢您陪我一起召集和调度大家。

(She shows me the photo. I sit down beside her.)（M200向我展示合影。我干脆在M200身边坐下。）

CommanderLooks good.拍得不错。

CommanderHave you thought about what you'll do next?还没问过你，接下来你打算怎么办？

M200Oh, I've contacted Kalina and Leva.啊，我和格琳娜还有莱娅她们取得联系了。

M200After I got infected by that virus, many messages were blocked and didn't make it to them, but everything's been sorted out now.之前我中病毒之后，很多消息被拦截下来，没能传递给她们，现在已经都处理好了。

M200The evidence I submitted is enough to prove my innocence! Kalina will send the request to have my locked account reinstated and my "criminal record" wiped clean... and then...我递交的证据已经足够证明我的清白了！被锁定的内网账户，格琳娜会帮我申请解锁，撤销“案底”……再、再之后……

(M200 takes a deep breath and turns to me, summoning her courage.)（M200猛然深吸口气，转脸直视我，像是鼓足了勇气的样子。）

M200I-I've made up my mind! I want to follow my heart—I'm going to submit my resignation to Kalina!我、我考虑清楚了！我还是想要听从我的本心——我会给格琳娜发送辞职信！

M200Actually, Leva told me during the call... that Kalina said I shouldn't go back now that I've found you.那个，其实莱娅通讯的时候也说……格琳娜听说我找到了指挥官，就建议我“别回来了”。

M200Commander... does the Elmo still have room for another Doll?指挥官，请问艾莫号上还缺人形吗？

CommanderWe do need people. But right now, the Elmo is a "burning pit".我们确实很缺人，不过，现在的艾莫号可是个“火坑”。

CommanderAre you ready to go from being a civil servant to an accomplice of a wanted fugitive?你做好准备从罗联的公务人形转变为通缉犯的同伙了吗？

M200I'll get used to it.我可以适应的。

M200And I believe anyone who's truly looked at you wouldn't believe those charges. You're a hero, not a criminal.而且，我相信，任何认真注视过您的人，都不会相信那个所谓的通缉令施加在您身上的罪名。您是英雄，您才不是被通缉的坏人。

(Her serious expression makes me want to tease her.)（看着M200严肃的样子，我忍不住想要逗逗她。）

CommanderThat's quite the resolve. Then introduce yourself. The Elmo... can't afford freeloaders.觉悟不错啊。那你介绍一下你自己吧，现在的艾莫号……可养不起闲人呢。

M200I may be an unremarkable Doll, but being unremarkable is conducive to gathering more information. I'll make myself useful, Commander!我，虽然我只是一个平平无奇的人形，但平凡能让我取得更多情报。指挥官，我会努力对您有用的！

M200I can handle odd jobs, my long-range accuracy is decent, I can make drinks, do magic tricks, give massages, prune plants...我会做很多杂活，长距离射击的命中率也还可以，我还会做饮料，会变魔术，会按摩，会修剪植物……

(She tries desperately to sell herself. She seems to genuinely believe that I'm testing her, that if she doesn't give a satisfactory answer, I'll kick her out.)（M200急切地想要推销自己，她好像当真觉得我是在考验她，这个问题要是回答得不好就会被我扫地出门。）

M200And... and... uh... I'm good at sorting and clearing out waste too...还有、还有……呜……垃圾分类和清运我也很擅长……

(She's on the verge of tears.)（M200快要哭了。）

CommanderAlright, alright. I'm just teasing you. Even if you weren't that capable, it wouldn't matter. You seem to have the wrong idea about yourself.好了好了，逗你的。就算不那么能干也没关系。更何况，你对自己还有些误解。

CommanderThe versatile and multi-talented M200 is far from "unremarkable". You're an outstanding tactical Doll.多才多艺的M200，在我眼中无论如何都算不上“平平无奇”，你是优异的战术人形。

CommanderWelcome aboard the Elmo, M200.M200，非常欢迎你加入艾莫号。

M200...Really?! I can stay?!……真的……真的吗？！我可以留下来了？！

M200C-Commander, could you please pinch me? I can't believe it...指、指挥官！你可以掐我一下吗？我都不敢相信……

(I pinch her cheek.)（在M200的坚持下，我忍不住捏了一下M200的脸颊。）

M200Ow! It's real! This is amazing!唔唔！是、是真的！——太好啦！

CommanderM200, I have high expectations for you. The Elmo needs you.M200，我很看好你的能力和潜力，艾莫号需要你。

M200I-I'm so happy...好、好幸福……

M200Then, Commander, could you please give me a name? Everyone on the Elmo has a new name, but I'm still using my old designation.那么，指挥官，可以请您为我起个名字吗？艾莫号上的大家都有新名字了，我现在还在用以前的代号。

CommanderI already have one in mind. Thank you for giving me the honor of naming you... Cheyanne. It's a name from a country that's known as the "Land of the Free".我早就已经想好了，谢谢你给我这个机会……——夏安，在一些语言中有“自由”的含义。

CommanderI think it really suits your adaptable style and your uninhibited versatility on the battlefield.因为你擅长变装，作战风格在我看来也很自由，感觉这个名字很适合你。

Cheyanne...Cheyanne the Free. I like it.……自由的夏安，我喜欢这个名字。

CommanderThen it's settled. Cheyanne, welcome aboard.那就这么决定了。夏安，欢迎加入艾莫号。

(She smiles shyly and presses her forehead against my chest.)（夏安有些害羞地笑了笑，用力点点头，把额头靠进我的怀里。）

(Even though there are still countless urgent problems waiting to be solved, at least for now, the sunlight is warm and gentle, and I'm surrounded by the Dolls' laughter.)（即使眼下各方都有许多亟待解决的问题，至少现在，阳光温暖宜人，人形们的欢声笑语近在咫尺。）

(Sabrina's freshly baked bread carries the scent of cinnamon, blending with the rich aroma of Springfield's coffee. Vepley and Sharkry spin around in playful scuffles. The music swells. As I pass by the dance floor, Loreley pulls me into a dance, my steps clumsy but lighthearted—only to be swept away moments later in Klukai's arms in a princess carry, leaving me faintly embarrassed.)（塞布丽娜新烤的面包带着肉桂的芬芳，和春田泡的咖啡香醇的气息交融在一起，维普蕾和夏克里又在转着圈打闹。音乐声更响了，我路过舞池，被罗蕾莱拉着起舞，脚步杂乱而欢快——只是随后就被可露凯用公主抱带走，稍微有些羞耻。）

(I close my eyes and seal this warmth deep within my heart. So that when I one day find myself in a long, cold night, I can draw upon this small light to warm a frozen heart, and find once more the strength to move mountains and seas—perhaps it is for moments like this that people live.)（我闭上眼，将这一刻的温暖封存入心底。以期未来坠入冰冷如铁的长夜之时，能借此微光暖热冻僵的心脏，重拾移山倒海的勇气——或许，人们都是为了这样的时刻活着。）

(Let's all raise a glass in celebration—here's to a day of peace.)（举杯欢庆吧，敬祝——和平的一日。）

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