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Second Signal

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15 chapters · 633 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Guess 猜测

GrozaComms and drivetrain fully repaired. MCV running at 72% capacity. Purification Zone W_2069_0105 is just ahead. We'll be heading in soon.通讯设备及传动设备确认整修完成，全车进度72%。 前方，即将进入W_2069_0105净化区。

Commander0105? ...Full speed ahead. Once the repairs are complete, have Mayling come to the ops room.0105？……保持全速行进。 修复完成后，请美玲来指挥室。

KrolikCommander, is something wrong with the box?指挥官，这箱子有问题？

(The box that has lost its outer shell is now by my feet.)（失去外壳的箱子，此刻正处于我的脚边。）

(Krolik looks around and approaches me when her eyes fall on the box by my feet.)（克罗丽科左右环顾后，看到我脚边的箱子，向我走来。）

CommanderThe box may be equipped with a signal transmitter.这个箱子，有可能装载了位置信号发射器。

KrolikThat does seem really suspicious. Why does it look like that?确实很可疑，它怎么成这样了？

Commander...This is the contents of our mission objective.……这是原始任务物品的内容物。

Nemesis...An entity... Hidden in daylight...……白昼之中……隐匿的形体……

KrolikYOUR neural circuits are shorted!你才断了心智回路！

Nemesis...Destruction and immortality conjoin, disintegrate, or perish...……崩毁与不朽相合、解体或消亡……

KrolikSay what?! Why don't you try it? I'll slash you into pieces, you hear me?!啊啊？那你来试试啊？看我不把你打成筛子？！

GrozaMaybe it's not for the purpose of geolocation. Look at this.可能不是定位，看这里。

(At the main terminal, Groza projects the signal monitoring interface onto the large screen in the ops room.)（闪电操作总控台，将信号监控界面放大显示在指挥室的辅助投影屏上。）

CommanderSignal interference?信号干扰？

GrozaThe signal interference is clear, unique, and periodic. The transmitter must be very close by.明确的、独特的、周期性的信号干扰。 发信装置应该离我们相当近。

Commander...Poludnitsa did mention there was static over the comms.……佩妮泽之前提出过，与我们的通讯中有杂音。

Krolik—Couldn't it just be bad reception?——那不是信号不好？

CommanderThat's a possibility, but if Poludnitsa thought it was "not normal", then it must have sounded quite different from noises caused by regular signal fluctuations.有这种可能。但既然佩妮泽认为它“不一般”，那应该与通常的各种信号波动杂音有很大区别。

GrozaThis peculiar kind of static started occurring only after the exterior casing of the box was cracked.这种独特的杂音，在外部箱体碎裂之后才出现。

KrolikSo this is how the Varjagers have been tracking us?瓦良格帮就是利用它来追踪我们？

CommanderThis is certainly the most plausible hypothesis... But do the Varjagers have such capabilities?虽然是目前最有可能的猜测……但瓦良格帮——能有这种手段？

CommanderJust tracking a transmitter is pretty straightforward, but how could the Varjagers have the manpower and equipment needed to monitor discriminative bands and locate a moving target?只是找个发信器还算简单，监测鉴别波段来寻找一个移动目标，所需的人手和设备，瓦良格帮能付得起？

GrozaEverything so far is pointing towards the fact that they have been able to pinpoint our location with great accuracy.以目前的结果而言，他们一直都能准确追踪我们的位置。

KrolikThey're going to all that trouble just for this box?费那么大的力气，就为了这么个箱子？

CommanderNo, for what's inside this box.不，是箱子里的东西。

KrolikSo what IS inside this box?所以这箱子里装的到底是什么啊？

GrozaIt's... a girl?是个……女孩子？

CommanderA girl who survived being exposed to a Collapse storm for over two minutes. ...Or it could be a new T-Doll model. After all, none of us could get a proper look back then.是一个能够在坍塌风暴里存活超过两分钟的女孩子。 ……也有可能是个新型号的战术人形，毕竟那个时候我们谁都没能看清。

Nemesis...Dawn breaks; light... embellishes the trees...……黎明降临，光辉……缀满树丛……

Krolik—Maybe they are "forced" to pursue us. That's what Nemesis said.——可能是“被迫”咬着不放，纳美西丝说。

KrolikBut can't we just block the signal to avoid being tracked? Is the encryption level of this ops room not enough to isolate external signal transmissions?不过要阻断追踪，屏蔽信号不就行了？这个指挥室的保密级别难道还不能隔绝对外信号传输？

CommanderThat's all we can do for now. Attempt to activate the ops room's signal block.现在也只能这么做了。尝试启动指挥室的信号阻断。

GrozaBlock failed. The signal cannot be isolated. The wave band passes through the active isolation material.屏蔽失败，信号无法分离。波段穿过了主动隔绝材料。

Commander...……

CommanderThen we'll have Mayling take a look at this once she's done repairing the MCV.那就……等美玲修完基地车交给她来研究吧。

GrozaELIDs incoming, threat level II!有生骸接近，威胁度II！

Guess 猜测

KrolikCouldn't they have picked a better time and place? They keep popping up in packs! It's so annoying!生骸这种东西就不能挑个时间地点？一堆一堆地冒出来，烦死了！

Nemesis...Broken gears, emitting a lamentable cry... Far from gentle sleep...……崩毁的齿轮、发出悲鸣……远离温柔的睡梦……

KrolikOh yeah?! Then what could be the reason, pray tell, O Smoothly-Running Nemesis?!啊是啊！那你说是因为什么啊运行顺畅的纳美西丝？！

Nemesis...Exile... Dim stars...……流亡……星芒黯淡……

KrolikNemesis, you—! Commander, something may be wrong with the surrounding area!纳美西丝你——指挥官！附近可能有异常情况！

GrozaWe are lacking in reliable environmental data at the moment.但我们现在缺少可靠的环境情报。

CommanderWill we have to climb up to the roof and check things out with our own eyes?难道要去车顶目测观察？

GrozaVisual observation will yield very limited information.目测获得的信息非常有限。

Commander...That's true.……是啊。

CommanderWe wouldn't be so helpless now if only Mayling had saved us the last drone...如果美玲能为我们留下最后一架无人机，也不至于要到现在这样……

GrozaWe're currently capable of mid-range communications. Should we ask for information from the nearby bounty hunters?目前中距离通讯能够接通，是否要向附近的赏金猎人发起情报共享？

CommanderAt this point, even the information from B.R.I.E.F. is unreliable, and these bounty hunters are all of dubious origins—any intel they provide cannot be trusted at all.现在连B.R.I.E.F.的情报都存疑，附近那些赏金猎人更加来路不清——情报完全不可信。

GrozaWe are about to enter Purification Zone W_2069_0105. The Great Wall Railway Garrison has confirmed receipt of our transponder ID and requested that we maintain at least a ten-kilometer distance from the external Great Wall Railway.即将进入W_2069_0105净化区。 长城列车守军确认收到通行识别码，要求我们与外侧长城列车保持10KM以上。

Commander...? Groza, confirm our position.……？ 闪电，确认位置。

GrozaOur current distance from the railway is 10.23 km.目前距离10.23KM。

CommanderMaintain this distance and stay the course.保持距离，继续前进。

KrolikAhem, uh, say—咳，那个，我说——

KrolikIf we want to verify our intel, can't we just ask the... garrison or whatever? What's it called again? The Great Fence Train?要验证情报，我们去问问那什么……守军不就行了？叫什么来着，长墙列车？

CommanderGreat Wall Railway, Krolik.是长城列车，克罗丽科。

KrolikTsk, what a stupid name. It's just a slightly bigger-than-usual train.啧，这名字还真古怪，明明就只是大点的火车。

CommanderA slightly bigger-than-usual train...?“大点的火车”……？

CommanderKrolik, that's the mobile facility for isolating the spread of Collapse contamination and implementing the Purification Project, which is the single most important policy the URNC has undertaken since its establishment.克罗丽科，那可是用来隔绝坍塌辐射污染传播、推行“净化工程”的机动设施，而净化工程是罗联成立以来推行的最重要的政策。

CommanderThe URNC's endeavors to purify contamination zones may be threatening our livelihood as bounty hunters, but if it means more civilians can live under better conditions, it's not a bad thing at all...虽然罗联推行污染区净化，是在压缩我们赏金猎人的生存空间，但如果有更多的普通人能够因此获得更好的生活条件，也是一项有益的举措……

KrolikUh-huh, so what's wrong with getting in touch with the garrison?哦，所以去找那里的军队不是挺好的吗？

CommanderIt's not a bad idea, but I'm not so sure about putting it into action. Not to mention...话是这么说没错，但实际执行情况是什么样可就不好说了。 更何况……

Krolik...Not to mention?——更何况？

CommanderTsk, just the sight of those old military Dolls is enough to make me squirm.啧，那种旧式的军用人形，我看着有点心理障碍。

KrolikWhy? They've whooped your ass before?心理障碍？指挥官以前被他们暴打过？

Commander...……

KrolikWhat? What are you staring at me for?哈？你瞪我干什么？

(Pale orange sunlight shines upon the Great Wall Railway.)（浅橙色的阳光照在长城列车上。）

(Not far away, the Elmo is driving at high speed while maintaining a careful distance from the train.)（不远处，小心与其保持距离的“艾莫号”，正在持续高速行驶。）

Intersection 交叉点

GrozaThe vehicle monitor authorizations have been disabled. Security system is now on. Comprehensive self-diagnostic in progress, estimated completion at 10:33.车载监测器权限关闭，警备系统开启。 全车自检中，预计完成时间1033。

(The Elmo begins a self-diagnostic, and the lights go off temporarily in the vehicle.)（艾莫号自检开始，车内灯光暂时关闭。）

(As the interior darkens, the sky outside the window becomes brighter in contrast. One can now see the thick, shifting cloud layers.)（落地窗外，因室内光线减弱而明显起来的天空中，有正在变化的暗色云层。）

CommanderIt's going to snow.要下雪了。

KrolikSnow? What's that?雪？那什么东西？

Commander...Oh, cities in White Zones have periodic, artificially-controlled rainfall. Snow is basically rain in contamination zones... It's very rare, especially in this region and season.……啊，白区城市，有经过人为控制的周期性降雨。 雪就是污染区里的雨……非常少见，尤其是在这个地区的这个季节。

KrolikHuh... And here I thought it was another Collapse storm... Humph, it's just rain.哦——这种天空，还以为是坍塌风暴——哼，不过是降雨。

CommanderJust rain? There are quite a few interesting rumors about snow in contamination zones, you know.“不过是降雨”？污染区的雪，可有不少有趣的传言。

GrozaRumors such as "snow in contamination zones intensifies the release of Collapse radiation and increases the concentration of Collapse particles."“污染区的雪，会加剧坍塌辐射释放，提高区域内的坍塌辐射浓度”，像这种。

Nemesis...Invisible flames... Rising high into the sky...……无形的火焰……向高空升起……

Krolik...Huh?! It's just a bit of snow! Surely it can't be that serious———哈？！不就是下了点雪，有这么严重——

GrozaMayling is reporting an emergency from the central hub and requesting support.美玲报告中枢区出现紧急情况，需要支援。

Krolik...Tsk.……啧。

CommanderNow?现在？

GrozaShe specifically demands the Commander's presence.特别点名需要指挥官到场。

CommanderGroza, let's go have a look. ...Krolik, Nemesis, stay here in the ops room. Speak through the intercom if something's wrong.闪电，我们过去看看。 ……克罗丽科，纳美西丝，留守指挥室，有异常情况立刻进行全车广播。

KrolikOkay.哦哦。

MaylingOh, Commander!啊、指挥官！

MaylingUh, Commander, so... I-I-I—呃，指挥官，是这样……我、我、我——

GrozaCalm down, Mayling. It's alright.别紧张，美玲。

Mayling...Leader...……队长……

MaylingI'm so sorry (sobs) Commander we're missing a kind of part to repair the MCV (sobs) I clearly remembered including them in the procurement list I sent out (sobs) but they're not in the supply crates so now the repairs can't be completed (sobs) we need more parts (sobs)!对不起呜呜呜指挥官基地车整修零件缺了一种呜呜但我明明记得发出去的清单里有的呜可物资箱里没有现在整修无法完成呜呜需要零件补充才行呜呜呜！

CommanderThey're not in the supply crates? ...Was there a mistake in the inventory?物资箱里没有？不是清单统计失误？

MaylingNo, that's not possible!不——不会的！

Mayling...They are all really important parts... (Sobs) I-I definitely put them in the list...……都是很重要的零件……呜我、我明明有好好写上去的……

CommanderI see... But regardless of that, the parts are clearly missing. Let me think... As punishment, how many bottles are in Mayling's collection right now...? Hm...这样啊——不过从结果来看，确实是零件少了。 让我想想，作为惩罚，美玲现在的收藏品数目是……嗯……

Mayling(Sobs) A-after the last refill, I-I only have half a small cabinet left... (Sobs) Could you take something else instead, Commander...?呜呃、上、上次补充过后也只、只剩小半个柜子了……呜指挥官能不能换个别的……

CommanderSomething else, huh... What about your bonus for this month?别的啊——这个月的奖金吗？

Mayling—!——！

MaylingIf it's the bonus... I-I... (Sobs)奖金的话——我、我……呜……

CommanderHm?嗯？

Mayling(Sobs) Fine, deduct it from my bonus, Commander!呜呜扣掉奖金吧！指挥官！

Commander...Ha...……哈……

CommanderIf deducting the sum from your bonus was enough to make up for the seemingly endless expenses of repairing the MCV, then we wouldn't be having it so rough.如果把美玲你的奖金扣掉就能填补基地车的开销黑洞，我们也不至于这么辛苦。

Mayling... (Sobs) H-huh?……呃呜、啊、啊？

CommanderContact Poludnitsa. Since you're certain the parts were ordered, then the problem probably occurred on her end.联系佩妮泽，既然你说清单上有，那多半就是她那里出了问题。

MaylingR-really...? So you won't have to take my bonus?真、真的吗……不需要我的奖金了吗？

CommanderHow about this—once the repairs on the Elmo are completed, you work a little overtime to create a signal jammer? Just the isolation material alone isn't enough to completely seal off the signal emitting from that box.不然——把我们的艾莫号修完后，再加班制作一个屏蔽器？ 那个箱子，只靠你铺设的隔绝材料，信号不能完全屏蔽。

MaylingO-oh, (sobs) work overtime...? No problem at all! But if I'm to make a jammer... I'll need to order more parts on top of the missing ones...啊、啊，呜呃、加班……没问题！可是要做屏蔽器的话……现在缺少零件，可能也需要补充……

(Seeing that Mayling is still wracked with guilt and wringing the procurement list in her hands, Groza walks up to her and takes the paper out of her hands. She smooths it out and returns it to Mayling.)（看到美玲仍然愧疚不安地折磨手中的记录单，闪电上前一步，将记录单从美玲手中抽出抚平，还给美玲。）

GrozaMayling, the Commander isn't blaming you. Don't worry.美玲，指挥官不是在责怪你，别担心。

MaylingR-right... I... (sniffles) I'm contacting Poludnitsa now...好、好……我……呜呃、我现在去联系佩妮泽……

PoludnitsaWow~ The Commander again? Life must be pretty hard for you to keep giving me business?哇~居然是指挥官？ 又来照顾生意，看来最近生存艰难？

Commander...We're missing some parts from our last order.……是上次的订单里有几个零件少了。

PoludnitsaMissing? That's impossible. The service of your professional and reliable underground broker is impeccable~少了？——不可能哦，您专业可信赖的暗商服务是不可能出错的哦~？

MaylingBut the parts definitely aren't in the supply crates that came back...可是、送回来的物资箱里确实没有……

PoludnitsaWhat parts?什么零件？

MaylingIt-it's the universal tier-4 torque rod for heavy-duty vehicles, number K812... We're missing three of them!是、是编号K812的重型载具通用四级扭矩尾杆……少了整整3个！

(On the other end of the line, Poludnitsa seems to be scrolling through her records.)（对面的佩妮泽似乎是翻找了一下记录。）

Poludnitsa—K812? My, you finally found out, Commander~——K812？哇，指挥官终于发现了呢~

Commander...?……？

PoludnitsaThis particular part was out of stock back then, so I sent you a little gift that could be a bit tricky as a substitute~ I was just wondering how come you still hadn't noticed.当时这个型号的零件缺货，作为替代，就给指挥官送去了一个稍稍有些麻烦的小礼物~ 我还在想指挥官怎么到现在还没发现呢？

CommanderWhat did you give me?你送什么了？

PoludnitsaDon't worry, it certainly won't become your Achilles' heel~别担心，一定不会成为指挥官你脆弱的脚踵~

Commander...I'm hardly invulnerable like Achilles.……我可还不是刀枪不入。

PoludnitsaOho~哇哦~

PoludnitsaThe missing parts will be delivered to you soon. Hm~ As compensation for the "little gift", I'll provide a follow-up tip-off regarding the free intel I gave you earlier. I do believe you'll be very interested?缺少的零件稍后就会送达。 嗯~作为“小礼物”的补偿，提供一个免费情报的追加信息，相信你会非常感兴趣？

Commander...……

PoludnitsaCommander, the Varjagers who are pursuing you have been frequently enlisting the service of the underground broker network to relay information lately.指挥官，追踪你们的瓦良格帮，近期在频繁使用暗商网络购买信息传递服务。

CommanderRelaying information...? If I remember correctly, that kind of service is ridiculously costly?信息传递服务……没记错的话，你们那个信息传递服务，费用可是高得离谱？

PoludnitsaWell, it does involve delivering information to the recipient directly through a top secret channel. Considering the difficulty, it's pretty "reasonable" to charge a small fee, no~?毕竟是要把信息经由绝密渠道传递给受信人。相比于这种难度，收取一点点手续费可是相当“合理”呢~

PoludnitsaOh, speaking of which—my personal info is also for sale at a discounted fee. Interested, Commander?啊，对了——我的个人信息也在售卖中，手续费低了不少，指挥官有没有兴趣？

Commander...No, thank you.……不必了。

PoludnitsaWhat a pity. Underground brokers who have had dealings with disreputable customers—such as the Varjagers—tend to keep records of such dealings, so I had a pretty easy time getting my hands on their intel.真是可惜。像是瓦良格帮这种口碑极差的客户，经手的暗商特意留了档，我去打听时获得他们的信息还算轻松。

PoludnitsaCompared to that, the recipient of their intel is a lot more professional.相比起来，他们收信人的手法相当专业。

CommanderThey purged the records—or redirected them?记录清除——或者跳转？

PoludnitsaThe latter. The intel went through layers of encryption, then got redirected to a specific node, which was accessed by another signal at the same time.跳转。这部分信息经过层层加密，跳转到了一个特定节点上——而在同一时间，有另一个信号接入这一特定节点。

CommanderThis method would leave behind a traceable hardpoint. Surely you're capable of tracing the signal using the hardpoint?这种手法会留下挂点。以挂点为基础进行回溯映射，对象是你，还是能够做到的？

PoludnitsaThat's the most surprising thing.这才是最让我惊讶的地方。

PoludnitsaThere were over 100,000 strings of data in this single transfer. These strings were redirected millions of times every time they were connected, then they were split once more into 100,000 strings before being sent out. Data encryption of such magnitude is utterly untraceable.单次信息传送的量级超过十万，而这十万条信息，每次同接都会进行百万量级的跳转，跳转完成后又会分裂为十万量级的信息发送出去。这种量级的数据伪装，不可追踪，不可回溯。

CommanderUntraceable... Even for you?不可追踪——连你也？

PoludnitsaIf I sold my entire convoy and bought a server that filled up a whole underground base, then I suppose it could be done.如果前提是卖掉我的全部车队，购入整整一个地下基地的服务器，倒是可以追踪。

PoludnitsaThis is no ordinary adversary you're up against. It's been a while, hasn't it?对手可不像是普通人哦，久违地惹上麻烦的对手了呢？

CommanderPoludnitsa, I'm adding to my order.佩妮泽，追加订单。

PoludnitsaOh~?哦哦~？

CommanderI need an automatic turret and TNT. For the turret, make that a GAT 20mm with an extended barrel, plus 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and throw in four additional 35-coil recoil springs while you're at it. The explosives have to be VDS-grade. I'll need detonators and remote control equipment. Mayling will send you the exact quantities later.自动炮台和黄色炸药，炮台GAT20毫米，枪管加长版，1000发备弹，再顺便多给我四根三十五圈级的复进簧。炸药VDS级，需要雷管和遥控设备，数量美玲稍后发送给你。

PoludnitsaOho, not going to be Buridan's ass, are you, Commander? Send me the delivery coordinates as well, Little Mayling~嚯，没有成为布里丹的毛驴呢，指挥官？ 送货坐标一起发送下，小美玲~

MaylingO-okay! Uh, w-we also need parts to build a signal jammer, maybe a small one?好、好的！ 呃，还有，还需要制造屏蔽器的零件，或者小型信号屏蔽器？

CommanderThat won't be necessary. We're going to eliminate the problem once and for all.不需要了，我们一劳永逸地把问题解决掉。

PoludnitsaHm~ So you're wiping them out?嗯~这是准备全歼他们？

CommanderI don't seem to have a choice.我似乎也没有别的选择。

PoludnitsaThen thank you for shopping with us, Commander~ You are welcome anytime~那就多谢惠顾哦指挥官，欢迎下次光临~

Commander...Mayling, where are the supplies we received last time?……美玲，上次拿回的物资都在哪里？

MaylingUm... They're all here.唔……在这里。

GrozaCommander, it was Krolik who loaded the supplies. When she collected them, she only verified the weights, which matched up with the order list.指挥官，这次装载物资的是克罗丽科。她第一次接手，只比对了重量，重量相等。

CommanderSomething that weighs as much as three K812s... There's nothing "little" about this gift at all.等同于3个K812的重量……可真不是“小礼物”了。

CommanderOpen up all the crates that you haven't inventoried.还没有清点的都打开看看。

MaylingUh, okay!啊、好！

CommanderLet's take a look in—看看这里面——

KrolikCommander, enemy attack! It's the Varjagers!指挥官！有敌袭！是瓦良格帮！

CommanderTsk. Mayling, how much longer will the repairs take?啧，美玲，整修还要多久？

MaylingUh, they are about 80% complete. In order to sustain driving at full speed, we'll have to stop the MCV at some point to recalibrate the drivetrain and vector engines. Once we have the K812s, the vehicle will be fully repaired in five hours!呃，目前的进度大概在80%。为了应对持续的全速行驶，还需要停下基地车，对传动设备和向力引擎进行一次调试。 如果K812送到，五个小时内就能完全修复！

CommanderKeep at it. The MCV will be driving at top speed. We'll try to shake off the enemies in pursuit as soon as possible. Don't fight them head-on, Groza.加紧修复。 基地车会全速行驶。尽快摆脱追击，不要正面抗衡，闪电。

GrozaOur destination?行驶目标？

CommanderDestination—目标——

CommanderW_2069_0105. We're entering the purification zone.W_2069_0105，我们进净化区。

(After we leave the room, the lid of the supply crate that was just opened is pushed off quietly.)（在我们离开之后，刚才被开启的那个物资箱顶部的盖板被悄无声息地掀开。）

(There is a pause. Sensing no other presence in the room...)（停顿了一下，察觉到周围一片安静——）

(A dark shadow slowly pokes its head out.)（一个黑影缓缓地探出头来。）

Diffraction 衍射

KrolikCommander, they're falling back!指挥官，他们要撤了！

GrozaWe've breached the safety perimeter! The railway garrison may attack us any second!已经进入安全距离，长城列车守军随时会向我们发起攻击！

CommanderFull stop, turn on the headlights. Groza, stay on alert and watch out for attacks. Return to the MCV once you confirm that the enemy has retreated.基地车前进停止，主灯升起。 闪电，维持警戒状态，注意躲避攻击，确认敌方离开后返回基地车。

GrozaUnderstood.了解。

(The Elmo decelerates.)（艾莫号开始减速。）

(The headlights shine towards the Great Wall Railway and start pulsing.)（前方装置的主灯升起，向长城列车方向亮起，开始闪动。）

(After a few minutes...)（过了几分钟——）

(Something seems to be happening on the train through the gray snowflakes dancing in the air.)（隔着纷飞的灰色雪片，对面的长城列车上似乎出现了异动。）

(Meanwhile, the MCV receives a comms request.)（与此同时，艾莫号收到了一则通讯请求。）

Groza—Commander!——指挥官！

Commander...……

CommanderEsteemed warrant officer of the Railway Garrison, greetings from a bounty hunter registered with B.R.I.E.F.尊敬的守军准尉先生，B.R.I.E.F.注册赏金猎人向您问好。

??Humph, "maintain a 10 km distance,"—I did say that, didn't I?哼，“保持10公里距离”——我记得已经强调过了？

CommanderApologies, Warrant Officer. Please accept my deepest gratitude.非常抱歉，准尉先生，请允许我向您表达感谢。

??Gratitude—ha.感谢——哈。

CommanderIndeed. Thank you for letting us through and helping us shake off the Varjagers.是的，准尉先生。感谢您能够准许我们的进入，并且帮助我们摆脱瓦良格帮。

??...……

Commander...……

??Your acting is terrible—Commander, it's been a while.你的演技可真够烂的——指挥官，好久不见了。

CommanderYou put up quite a show asking me to keep my distance even after seeing my transponder ID. I was honestly worried for a second that you'd actually left, my dear Warrant Officer Vladimir.看到我的通行代码还像模像样地让我保持距离，我还紧张了一下，当你已经离开了呢，尊敬的弗拉基米尔准尉先生？

Warrant Officer VladimirWell, you're in luck. As a matter of fact, I AM going to leave soon. I received a transfer notice just last week. I can finally leave this godforsaken place and move to a Green Zone.你的运气真不错，我确实是马上就要离开这里。 上个星期收到的调动令，我终于可以离开这个鬼地方去绿区了。

CommanderCongratulations. So you finally have decent subordinates who can take over from you after so many years?恭喜。这么多年，你那些手下，终于有能接替你工作的了？

Warrant Officer VladimirEh, they'll have to do... Ha, garbage will always be garbage, but it's been five years, surely they've improved... You, on the other hand, haven't changed at all even after all this time.勉强合格……哈，废物还是废物，但五年过去，也总该有点长进了吧？ 倒是你，这么久不见——还是老样子？

CommanderAs you can see, my financial situation is pretty much like this beat-up MCV. Thanks to you, my Elmo finally lost its annoying tails.你也看到了，我现在的财务状况就像我现在这辆破烂的基地车一样。 多亏了你，我的艾莫号才能甩掉瓦良格帮那些烦人的尾巴。

Warrant Officer VladimirWhat kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into? The Varjagers shouldn't be a problem for you, no?这是遇上什么麻烦了？瓦良格帮那种级别，应该还不至于被你当做对手？

CommanderIt's a long story. Anyway, I'm glad I can lie low here for just a while. My poor MCV and dwindling supplies can't take much anymore.这就说来话长了。总之，能在你这里躲躲就好。 我这破基地车和物资存量，可经不起连续折腾。

Warrant Officer VladimirHa, never thought I'd see you in such a sorry state. What if I add more stuff to your plate, o great bounty hunter registered with B.R.I.E.F.?哈——没想到指挥官也能有这种时候——伟大的B.R.I.E.F.注册赏金猎人，要不要再折腾一下？

CommanderDamn, you're collecting your debt much sooner than I expected.你这算账的速度可比我想得要快。

Warrant Officer VladimirYou just came at the perfect time.只是你来得正巧。

CommanderWhat's the matter?什么事？

Warrant Officer VladimirNothing too troublesome.也不是什么麻烦的事情。

Warrant Officer VladimirPurification has been completed here in Zone 0105, and the ground is being leveled so that new tracks can be laid for a new purification zone just ahead. ELID clean-up in that area shouldn't be any of our business right now, but then they sent a distress signal—I can't just ignore it, can I?0105这个净化区已经净化完成，前方正在进行新净化区的地面修整与轨道铺设——那里生骸的清理虽然现在还不应该归我们管——但他们发来了求援信息，我也不能忽略不是？

CommanderWhat about your competent subordinates? Why don't you send them over?你那些有用的手下们呢，他们怎么不去。

Warrant Officer VladimirHa!哈——

Warrant Officer VladimirIt's snowing today. "In this kind of weather, Collapse radiation levels skyrocket. The protective suits don't do jack." See, nobody wants to go.今天有雪。“这种天气，坍塌辐射暴增，防护服根本没用”，你看，谁也不愿意出去。

Warrant Officer VladimirBesides, your Dolls don't die. Whereas if I send my garbage subordinates out, who knows how many will return? In any case, I'm still their superior. I write to their parents at the end of every year. I promised I'd bring them home.而且，你那些人形又不会死，我手下这帮废物们，要是出门一趟可不知道要死多少呢？ 不管怎么说我也是他们的上级，每年年末给他们父母写的信里，我可都承诺过要带他们回家的。

CommanderWow, what an—outstanding officer? I'm moved to tears.这可真是——出色的长官？我都要感动得流泪了。

Warrant Officer VladimirOh?哦——

Warrant Officer VladimirNot bad, Commander. Taken in another Doll, eh? Your hobbies are as... varied as always.不错啊指挥官，又收留了新的人形。你的兴趣可真是一如既往的广博？

CommanderStop making fun of me. Got any environmental data on this area?别嘲笑我了，周边的环境情报有吗？

Warrant Officer VladimirEnvironmental data...?环境情报……？

Warrant Officer VladimirI do, but my garbage subordinates won't even hang around in the duty room in this weather. God knows where the data is stored. It might take a while to find it—but I do remember the environmental report sent along with the distress call?有是有——但现在这种天气，我这帮废物手下连执勤室都不愿意呆着，天知道情报存在哪里，要找到可是很花时间的——不过求援处的环境情报我倒还记得？

Commander...What's the reward?……酬金怎么算？

Warrant Officer VladimirReward? A bounty hunter registered with B.R.I.E.F. actually thinks the so-called Great Wall Railway Garrison, which is hovering just above the poverty line, has anything to offer as reward?酬金——伟大的B.R.I.E.F.注册赏金猎人竟然认为我们贫困而边缘的所谓“长城列车守军”能拿得出这种东西？

CommanderNo reward? Warrant Officer, we're starving to death here. Surely one shouldn't treat an old friend so discourteously?没有酬金？准尉先生，我们都已经在快饿死的边缘了，这样对待老朋友可不够厚道吧？

Warrant Officer VladimirI mean, the great bounty hunter registered with B.R.I.E.F. isn't too courteous either. Thanks to you, we, the so-called Great Wall Railway Garrison, have been treated like dirt since we were dispatched—you brought this upon yourself, no?毕竟伟大的B.R.I.E.F.注册赏金猎人也不够厚道？托你的福，自从我们这些你们口中的“长城列车守军”被分派出来，待遇就一落千丈。拿不到酬金——导致这种结果的——还不是你自己？

Commander...……

Warrant Officer VladimirStill—I could share some supplies with you—ammo and the like.不过——物资——如果是说弹药一类的，倒是可以分你们一些。

Commander...I thought they kept a very close eye on the use of military supplies.……我认为军用物资使用的审查应该很严格。

Warrant Officer VladimirA close eye?严格？

Warrant Officer VladimirIn these five years, not a single soul has asked me anything about our reserves, and even if we kept them—I doubt they'd ever come into use?五年来就没见过有人来问过我储备的事，而且就算留下——我们应该也用不上？

CommanderFair enough. Alright, we have a deal. I'll go and clean up the ELIDs there.确实。成交，我会去收拾那里的生骸。

Warrant Officer VladimirI knew I could count on you, Commander.果然是可靠的指挥官。

CommanderI have one more condition.还有个附加条件。

CommanderCould the esteemed Warrant Officer take the time to carefully recall any locations that meet all three of the following conditions—complex terrain, unvaried weather patterns, and teeming with ELIDs?请尊敬的准尉先生花费时间仔细地回忆一下，地形复杂、气象变化少、生骸数量多，有没有同时满足以上三个条件的地点？

Warrant Officer VladimirPossibly—but retrieving the info is complicated business. I might recall it once you've completed the task.可能是有——但情报存储路径复杂——等你完成我的委托之后，可能我才能想起来？

CommanderTsk, I didn't know Collapse radiation could affect someone's memory.啧，我可不知道坍塌辐射还能对记忆造成损伤。

Warrant Officer VladimirYou never know.那可不一定。

GrozaMr. Vladimir doesn't seem to have changed at all.弗拉基米尔先生看起来没什么变化。

CommanderYeah, he's every bit the quibbler he was. He really shouldn't be a military officer. He would've made a brilliant underground broker.是啊，还是和以前一样斤斤计较。 他不应该当军官，暗商挺适合他。

GrozaWe have received the mission information and environmental data of the area.委托信息及周边环境情报接收确认。

CommanderLet's be on our way then. I hope the warrant officer's trip down memory lane proves fruitful.出发吧，希望准尉先生的回忆之旅能够一切顺利。

Convergence 趋同效应

GrozaAll ELIDs have been exterminated, Commander.生骸已经清剿完毕，指挥官。

CommanderContact the warrant officer.联系准尉。

(I walk up to the projection screen.)（我走到投影屏前。）

Warrant Officer VladimirDone already? Such astounding efficiency, Commander.结束了？ 指挥官的行动力可真是惊人。

CommanderYou flatter me. And the supplies?彼此彼此，物资呢？

Warrant Officer VladimirAlready dispatched. They're at the elevator AE_03 landing in Zone 0105.已经运出了，就在0105区的AE_03电梯出入口。

CommanderGroza, send the elevator number to Krolik and the others.闪电，发送电梯编号给克罗丽科她们。

GrozaGot it.了解。

CommanderSo how's your memory doing?以及准尉先生的回忆之旅进展如何？

Warrant Officer VladimirPort Vest—weather is boring there, basically a never-ending Collapse storm. The complexity in the terrain and the number of ELIDs should also satisfy your requirements.威斯特港——除了气象单调得只有坍塌风暴——地形复杂程度和生骸数量应该都能满足你的需求。

Commander...That does sound boring.……那可还真是够单调的。

Warrant Officer VladimirThat's probably the reason for the recent increase in the number of ELIDs. Even a Boojum has appeared, I believe.大概就是出于这个原因，那里最近多了不少生骸，似乎还出现了伯介姆。

Commander...Any other locations?……还有别的地点吗。

Warrant Officer VladimirNo. As I said, they're currently leveling the ground in the region in preparation for the new purification zone. The garrison has sealed off most areas with complex terrain to clear up the ELIDs.没有。附近正在针对即将铺设的新净化区进行地面修整，为了清扫生骸，地形复杂一些的区域大多已经被守军封禁。

(On the screen, Vladimir peers down at his data.)（投影屏中的弗拉基米尔低头查看了一下资料。）

Warrant Officer VladimirThe risk factor of Port Vest is extremely high. Barely anybody has been there lately, so the environmental data haven't been updated in a while.威斯特港的危险系数很高，近期很少有人过去，环境情报已经很久没更新了。

Commander...……

CommanderGet me the data on Port Vest, please.威斯特港，情报拜托了。

Warrant Officer Vladimir...Have you gone barking mad?……………………你疯了？

Warrant Officer VladimirI mentioned a Boojum, didn't I? I've always thought you were smart enough to pick your battles.那可是伯介姆——我一直以为——你是个很能认清形势的人。

CommanderPerhaps you could provide some sort of aid?或者准尉先生能够提供帮助？

Warrant Officer Vladimir—I will pray for you every night before I go to bed.——我会在每晚睡觉前为你祈祷。

CommanderThank you. That's very KIND and GENEROUS of you.感谢，您慷慨又无私的帮助。

KrolikI heard—What's a Boojum?我听到——伯介姆是个什么东西？

GrozaA special amalgamation of multiple ELIDs. The reason and conditions for their formation are unknown. It's also unclear if they appear in groups. From the individual Boojums that have been observed thus far, their threat level is above level IV.由多个生骸融合形成的特殊生骸，形成原因不明、形成条件不明、群体情况不明。依照目前观测到的伯介姆个体推算，威胁度都在IV级以上。

CommanderPut simply, it's a kind of monster that'll send us to kingdom come if we ever run into one.简而言之，就是一种我们现在遇上就会全灭的怪物。

Nemesis...Birds of all shapes and colors... Spread their wings and take flight...……形色各异的飞鸟……展翼离开……

KrolikHuh? What?啊？什么？

Nemesis...The grove far from the shore... The lingering of dawn... The end of the primordial...……远离海岸的树丛……黎明未尽、原初终结……

KrolikWhat?!哈？！

CommanderUh, what is Nemesis saying, Krolik?呃，克罗丽科，什么意思？

KrolikWhat do you mean alive... Dead... Moving...? Unmoving...? Something that will suddenly grow large—are you talking about Boojums?什么生的……死的，动的不动的……会突然变得巨大的什么东西——你是在说伯介姆吗？

Nemesis...……

GrozaWe have received information about Port Vest.威斯特港情报接收确认。

CommanderThis terrain...这个地形……

CommanderIt fits the bill perfectly indeed.确实非常合适。

KrolikFits the—Hold on, what exactly are we going to do now?合适——等等，接下来到底要干什么？

CommanderThe box is certainly a big problem, but the Varjagers chasing after us are also really bothersome.虽然箱子是个大问题，可现在追在后面的瓦良格帮可相当烦人。

KrolikJust get Mayling to build a jammer. They can't come after us without a target, no?让美玲制作屏蔽器不就行了，没目标他们还能追着我们跑？

GrozaJamming the signal is only a temporary measure. The Commander wishes to completely eliminate the Varjagers in pursuit.屏蔽信号只能暂时阻断追击，指挥官希望彻底解决这批追击我们的瓦良格帮。

CommanderGroza, look—闪电，你看——

CommanderThis topographical map of Port Vest. Here, here, and here.威斯特港的这份地形图上，这里，这里，和这里。

GrozaThis is rather risky.风险比较大。

GrozaThe Varjagers may call for reinforcements. With our current strength and armament, even if we can reduce their numbers by taking advantage of the ELIDs, our own survival isn't guaranteed when there's a distinct possibility of encountering a Boojum.那些瓦良格帮可能会呼叫增援，以我们目前的战力配置，即使能够利用生骸消减瓦良格帮的数量，在伯介姆出现的前提下，小队各成员很难全身而退。

CommanderBut according to the warrant officer, this Boojum doesn't show itself very often. Perhaps it's not in a state that allows it to wander about? Nemesis?但按照那个准尉的说法，这个伯介姆出现的频次应该相当低。也许，它处于一种不会，或者说不能轻易出现的状态？纳美西丝？

Nemesis...Light streaks across the sky... Darkness falls...……流光掠过穹顶……黑暗笼罩……

(Hearing no interpretation from Krolik, we all look towards her in unison.)（没有听到克罗丽科的声音，我们一同看向克罗丽科。）

KrolikWhat's that supposed to mean?! Don't look at me, I didn't understand a word of that either!什么啊？！别看我，我也没听懂！

CommanderIt didn't sound like good news. Considering the risk of encountering the Boojum, we cannot stay long at Port Vest. We must withdraw as soon as we've taken care of the Varjagers.那看起来并不会是个好消息——伯介姆的风险也需要考虑，我们不能在威斯特港久留，摆平瓦良格帮之后立刻撤离。

MaylingCommander, the drone elevator still needs some final testing, but the repairs are otherwise all done!报告指挥官，无人机升降台还需要最终调试，其他部分已经修复完成了！

CommanderThanks for the hard work. Have we got the automatic turret and explosives?辛苦了。自动炮台和炸药送到了吗？

MaylingYes, they're in the storeroom.送到了，放在仓库里。

CommanderCalibrate the turret and get it installed right now.对自动炮台进行调试，现在就安装。

MaylingUgh... Does it have to be now...?——呜——现在就要开始做吗……

CommanderJust hang in there for a little longer, Mayling.还要再辛苦一下，美玲。

Commander...Identify yourself.……你是哪位。

ColphneNice to meet you~ My name is Colphne, an ordinary civilian Doll. I came aaaaaall this way from Poludnitsa to aid the legendary Commander. I'm not with the bad guys~初次见面~我的名字叫寇尔芙，一个普通的民用人形。 我是从佩妮泽那里，花费了好——大功夫来投奔传闻中的指挥官，可不是什么坏人哟~

KrolikHumph, and we're supposed to take your word for it? Hey, Commander, let's dismantle her and double-check with Poludnitsa. We can put her back together once we've verified what she said.哼，你说不是就不是？ 喂指挥官，干脆先拆了她再问问佩妮泽，等确认没问题了再装回来。

ColphneWow, is this really necessary~? Look, I'm not even armed. I am really here to help, cross my heart, so calm down.哇，这——么夸张的吗~ 你们看，人家都没有武器，真的是来帮忙的，不要这么紧张嘛~

(Through the door, the Doll who identifies herself as "Colphne" is still lying in a heap on the floor. She produces several bottles of liquor from behind herself.)（门内，自称“寇尔芙”的人形维持跌倒的姿势，从身后拿出了几瓶酒。）

MaylingRice... Rice wine?!米……米酒？！

ColphneAh, so you're the cutie pie who loves her liquor. Poludnitsa mentioned you. Here, it's aaaaall for you~啊，看来这就是佩妮泽说的，喜欢这些液体的可爱女孩子了。 嗯——这些，全——都送给你~

MaylingR-really?! My collection has only ever been plundered... I can't believe someone would actually help me add to it... (Sobs)真……真的吗？！ 我的收藏，从来都只有被抢走的……竟然会有人送我呜呜呜呜……

Commander...Uh, Mayling, p-please don't cry...……呃、美玲，你、你别哭……

MaylingMiss Colphne has to be a good person! (Sobs)这位寇尔芙小姐一定是好人呜呜呜！

ColphneThat's right! I'm here with the purest of intentions~ Why don't you let me in and we can talk?没错！人家是带着完完全全的善意来的~要不要考虑先让人家进来再说话呀？

CommanderLet her through.让她进来。

GrozaCommander, we don't know if she's friend or foe.指挥官，敌我不明。

CommanderDoesn't matter. Even if she were stuffed full of explosives, she's so small the explosion wouldn't be enough to do us in. Krolik, let her through.没关系。以她素体的大小，就算腹腔里全是炸药，威力也不足以干掉我们。 克罗丽科，让她进来。

KrolikTsk.啧。

CommanderSo you are the "little gift" that Poludnitsa mentioned?所以，你就是——佩妮泽说的那个“小礼物”？

ColphneWow, is that how Poludnitsa introduced me? Hm... That's right, I am a gift from Poludnitsa to you, Commander.呜哇，佩妮泽这么称呼人家的吗？ 嗯——是的哟，是佩妮泽送给指挥官的“礼物”。

CommanderPoludnitsa wouldn't sell her hen on a rainy day. What's her reason for sending you to me?佩妮泽可从来不会做这种亏本买卖。送你过来，她有什么目的？

ColphneHm...唔——

ColphnePoludnitsa told me you're short on Tactical Dolls at the moment. It just so happens that I want to be modified into a Tactical Doll. This works out perfectly for both of us, don't you think?我听佩妮泽说，指挥官您现在需要更多战术人形，而我又正好希望被改装为战术人形，这不是非常合适吗？

Commander...Modified into a Tactical Doll... You want to have a fire-control core installed?……改装为战术人形——你想要安装火控核心？

ColphneThat's right~ Poludnitsa said you'd made a large purchase for those. Can't you spare one for me?是的哟~佩妮泽说指挥官您之前采购了一大堆，可不可以给人家用一套呢？

CommanderWhy?为什么？

ColphneWhy~? Why do I wish to undergo modification?为什么~是说为什么要改装嘛？

ColphneHm... Poludnitsa told me you could really use an extra pair of hands. Once I'm refitted with a fire-control core, I can help out in battles and ease the workload on your other Dolls~ I'll be of great help to you, Commander~嗯——佩妮泽说，指挥官您这里的人员配置不够完善。人家在改装之后，能在战斗上帮忙，还能分担整备工作耶~？能够精准地帮到指挥官哟~

CommanderNo, you could've become a T-Doll under Poludnitsa's employment. Why come to me?不，只是改装为战术人形，佩妮泽那里也可以，为什么要到我这里来？

ColphneThat's obviously because of the lavish—那当然是——因为佩妮泽对指挥官的大力——

CommanderYou're a medical support Doll at the Central Army Sixth General Hospital?你是中央陆军第六总医院的医疗支持人形？

ColphneHuh?欸？

CommanderThe identification number on your left pupil is compiled by the Central Army Emergency First Response unit. The 736th Anti-Contamination Regiment of the Railway Force...? No, the 11th Medical and Chemical Regiment?你左侧瞳孔上的识别码是中央陆军即时响应救援编制的。轨道七三六污染防护后勤团……不，第十一医护防化营？

Colphne...!……！

ColphneWow, as expected of the Commander~! You're as amazing as they say, and suuuuper observant to boot!哇，不愧是指挥官~！果然很厉害，观察力超——强！

CommanderWhich medical team do you belong to? I can escort you back to your unit if necessary.你属于哪一支医疗队？ 如果必要，我可以把你送回你原本所属的单位。

(As I continue to question this Doll named "Colphne" relentlessly, the smile on her face stiffens a little.)（面对我的追问，自称“寇尔芙”的人形一直挂在脸上的微笑有些僵硬。）

ColphneI don't belong to a team anymore~——人家已经不属于任何一队了~

CommanderReally? I remember the 11th Regiment got wiped out while helping the main force with an ELID extermination. Are you a surviving Doll?是吗？ 我记得几个月前，第十一营在配合主力消灭生骸的行动中全灭，你是幸存人形？

Colphne...……

Colphne...I do not belong to a team anymore.……我已经，不属于任何一队了。

(She stares at me, the smile slowly disappearing from her face.)（她盯着我，脸上的笑容逐渐消失。）

(Realizing that she is getting emotional, she hurriedly drops her head before she loses her composure.)（似乎察觉到自己情绪即将无法控制，赶在失控之前，她低下了头。）

CommanderI see.我明白了。

CommanderIf you need to travel within contamination zones, I'll allow you to stay onboard my vehicle for now as a medical Doll.如果你只是因为需要在污染区行动，我允许你作为医疗人形，暂时留在我的车上。

ColphneHm...嗯——

ColphneYou're not quite like how Poludnitsa described you. You're both kind and smart, Commander~和佩妮泽说得不太一样，指挥官既善良又聪明呢~

Commander...How DID Poludnitsa describe me...?……佩妮泽到底是怎么描述我的……

ColphneHm~? You do look very kind and smart. Then what about the fire-control core? You won't say no, will you?嗯嗯~？就完全符合指挥官现在的样子呀？ 那火控核心的安装呢，指挥官不——会拒绝人家的吧？

CommanderMedical Doll—this identity alone is enough to earn you a place on the MCV. Yet you insist on being modified into a Tactical Doll—do you have an ulterior motive?“医疗人形”，这个身份已经足够你留在车上了。 你要求被改装为战术人形——是有别的什么目的？

ColphneMotive...? Wow, Commander, I'm really just trying to help~ After all, it's better if I can handle myself in a fight in a contamination zone, where we can come under attack any minute, don't you agree?目的——哇，指挥官，人家是真的想要帮忙耶~ 毕竟是污染区这种随时会被袭击的环境下，有战斗能力总比没有好，不是吗？

(I let out a sigh then give Groza, who is next to me, a light tap.)（我叹了口气，拍了拍旁边的闪电。）

(Groza nods and follows me over to the window away from the door.)（闪电向我点了点头，跟着我走到了远离入口的窗边。）

CommanderWhat do you think?你觉得呢。

GrozaWe're about to engage the Varjagers, Commander. Adding to our fighting strength could work to our advantage.我们接下来要面对瓦良格帮，指挥官。多一个战力，对我们有好处。

CommanderBut it doesn't have to be her.但也没有必要就是她。

GrozaYou're considering her request.你已经动摇了。

Commander...I admit she may have convinced me. She must've gone through something. Right now, she's just wandering aimlessly.……动摇，是有一些。 她应该经历了一些事情，而现在，她只是在“流浪”。

GrozaLike we once did.就和之前的我们一样。

Commander...……

(I leave the window and return to address Colphne.)（离开窗边，我重新站到了寇尔芙面前。）

CommanderShe comes with Poludnitsa's recommendation, so she isn't exactly suspicious.有佩妮泽的推荐，不至于是可疑人物。

ColphneOf course I'm not~ Like I said, I just want to be of use to you, you understand?人家当然不是~只是想更好地——帮助指挥官哟？

MaylingUm... Say...那……那个……

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

MaylingUh, Commander, I've just completed the repairs on the MCV, but the automatic turret still needs to be calibrated. If we add the tactical modification on top of that... Ugh... I'll have to burn the midnight oil again...呃，指挥官，基地车维修刚刚完成，还有自动炮台的调试，如果还要再进行战术改装的话……呜……我今晚又要通宵了……

CommanderMayling, get some rest once you're done with the turret. You can install the fire-control core on Colphne after you wake up. Thank you.美玲，之前的工作完成后先休息。睡醒之后再去帮寇尔芙升级火控，麻烦你了。

MaylingOh, that... That's no problem!啊、那……那没问题！

ColphneOh~ So... You agree? Thanks, Commander!哇~那就是——指挥官答应了？ 谢谢指挥官！

CommanderIt's Mayling who'll be doing the work.工作是美玲的。

ColphneThank you, cutie pie who loves strange liquid! Hm, you really should take care of those dark circles around your eyes! I'll give you a massage~谢谢你，喜欢奇特液体的可爱女孩子！ 嗯，黑眼圈也要注意下呀，人家——能帮你按摩~

MaylingUrk! Stay away...呜哇！别扑上来啊……

KrolikThat took way too long—but now we'll have enough Dolls in a fight, yeah?磨磨唧唧了这么久——这样出门干架的人形数量就够了吧？

Nemesis...The stars... travel along their trajectories... converging...……星轨……顺延……汇集于轨道之上……

KrolikTsk, you seem quite happy about this?啧，你还挺开心？

CommanderWhen Colphne's modification is completed, set off at 1430 to verify the environmental report about Port Vest... Perform an exercise to build up some teamwork and coordination in combat while you're at it.等寇尔芙改装完成后，1430出发去验证威斯特港那份环境情报……顺便测试一下新团队的配合和战斗方式。

ColphneNo problem~没问题哟~

CommanderEveryone, go get some rest. Colphne, you stay.大家各自休整，寇尔芙留下。

ColphneThanks everyone~ Catch you later~谢谢大家啦，一会见~

Groza...Commander.……指挥官。

(Groza hasn't left along with the others.)（闪电没有随其他人一起离开。）

(She stays where she is and peers at Colphne.)（她留在原地，盯着寇尔芙。）

CommanderRight.嗯。

GrozaI'll be right outside.我在门外。

CommanderColphne.寇尔芙。

ColphneHm? What are your orders, Commander? I'm aaaaaall ears~嗯嗯？指挥官有什么吩咐？人家一定——好好听~

Commander...You can stop that.……没有必要这样。

ColphneHm...?嗯……？

CommanderI know life in contamination zones must have been very hard for you in the last few months. I understand why you feel the need to talk in such an exaggerated manner.我知道，这几个月你在污染区中一定活得很艰难，我也理解你为什么要使用这种不自然的说话方式。

CommanderBut I have already agreed to your request. You can stay even if you drop the cajolery.但你的要求，我已经答应了。即使你不讨好我、不讨好其他人，你也能够留下。

Colphne...………………

CommanderI know you do have an ulterior motive.我知道，你有其他目的。

CommanderYou believe the prerequisite of achieving it is that you get to stay on the MCV—I will not ask you about your motive. As long as you don't cross the line, I will not interfere with your activities.而对你而言，这一目的能够达成的前提就是“留下”——至于你的目的是什么，我不会问。只要不越过红线，我就不会干涉你的行动。

ColphneHm... And what line would that be?唔……红线，是什么呀？

CommanderThis is where I draw the line.——红线。

CommanderAll the members on this vehicle, both humans and Dolls, are my family. I don't care what you want to do, but you must not harm them. If your actions put my family in harm's way—这辆车上的成员，包括人类与人形，都被我视为家人。不管你想做什么，都不能够伤害到她们。 而如果你做出可能会伤害到“家人”的行为——

(I eye the Doll who calls herself "Colphne" evenly.)（我紧盯着眼前这个自称“寇尔芙”的人形。）

CommanderYour body—along with your neural cloud—will be wiped off the face of the earth. You can think of this as a "contract" between us. If you want to stay, make sure you don't cross the line.你的素体——当然，还有你的心智，都会从这个世界上消失。 你可以将它视作我们之间的“契约”，要留下，你必须做到。

(After a brief moment of silence, Colphne drops her over-the-top smile.)（沉默了一下，自称“寇尔芙”的人形收敛了笑容。）

Colphne... Alright.…… 好。

CommanderSee, you look so much more natural already.这个表情，看起来自然多了。

CommanderThe dorm is just up the stairs to the left of the ops room. There are a lot of empty rooms. Take your pick.指挥室左侧，从楼梯上去就是我们的日常休息区。 空着的房间还有很多，你选一个喜欢的使用吧。

Commander...……

CommanderI sure hope... I'm making the right choice this time.希望这次的选择……也是正确的。

Disturbance 扰乱

ColphneWow~ It's Port Vest~哇~是威斯特港耶~

GrozaThere's a large building here with quite a lot of obstacles. We'll need to scout the area.这里，有一处大型建筑，附近障碍物较多，需要进行针对性侦查。

KrolikThen let's start from this side?那我们就先从这边过去看看？

ColphneHm... A large building? You mean that steel mill? It's better to reach it from the cruiser up ahead~嗯——大型建筑，是那个钢铁工厂嘛？从前方巡洋舰那里过去比较好哦~

KrolikWhy would you know that?!你怎么知道！

ColphneWow, Krolik! You're finally talking to me~哇，克罗丽科！终于和我说话了~

KrolikWhy should I?!我凭什么要搭理你？！

ColphneHm~ Because I like bunny ears! They're suuuuuper cute! Can you tell me where you bought them?嗯——因为人家喜欢兔耳朵呀，感觉——超可爱！ 能不能告诉人家，要在哪里购买呢？

KrolikFind them yourself.自己找。

ColphneThen tell me the next time you buy them, okay? I'll buy a few extra pairs for you as presents~那下次克罗丽科买的时候告诉人家好不好？ 人家——多买几个送给你呀~？

KrolikWill you just stop it?!买什么买你烦不烦？！

GrozaKrolik. Focus on the mission.克罗丽科！ 优先完成任务。

ColphneOkie! Listen to the Leader and focus on the mission~ This route may get cut off, Leader. There are a lot of easily breakable containers nearby~好的！听队长的，要完成任务~ 这条路线可能会产生阻断哦队长，附近有很多集装箱，容易损坏的~

GrozaYou've been here before?你来过这里？

ColphneI've PASSED BY before, to be more precise~准确来说是曾经路过哟~

Groza...Let's go. Make for the cruiser.……出发，向巡洋舰前进。

KrolikSure.哦。

(Colphne lingers behind and blinks at the two Dolls who have already headed off.)（自称“寇尔芙”的人形站在原地，向率先离去的两人眨了眨眼。）

ColphneOh? You believe me just like that, Leader? This is kinda... touching~啊呀，队长这么容易就相信人家？真的，有点——感动哟~

(Hearing Colphne's remark, Groza turns and walks up to her.)（闪电应声向寇尔芙所在的位置侧过身，向着她走近了一些。）

(The light is a bit bright. Colphne narrows her eyes.)（光线有些亮，自称“寇尔芙”的人形眯起了眼。）

GrozaColphne.寇尔芙。

ColphneHmm~?嗯嗯~？

GrozaThe Commander has accepted you, which makes you part of the team. It doesn't matter if you have your own ideas or agenda.指挥官接纳你，你就是车队的一员。 你有自己的想法，有自己的目的，都没有关系。

(The smile is frozen on Colphne's face, but then she gives her head a shake and flashes an even more dazzling smile.)（自称“寇尔芙”的人形笑容凝固在脸上，但她很快甩甩头，露出更加灿烂的笑容。）

ColphneHm... But what if I do something weird?唔——但如果我做出一些奇怪的事情？

ColphneWhat would you do then, Leader Groza?闪电队长，又会怎么做？

GrozaThat depends on how weird your actions are.这取决于这些事情有多奇怪。

ColphneHm... How weird...?嗯——有多奇怪——

(The Doll eyes Groza and Krolik, who are several paces away.)（人形盯着几步之外的闪电与克罗丽科。）

(She suddenly darts forward and lunges at Groza. She throws her arms around her and squeezes her in a strong embrace.)（她突然快跑两步，扑向闪电。用了很大的力气，寇尔芙紧紧地抱住了闪电。）

ColphneWow, both Groza and the Commander really have a heart of goooooold~哇——闪电和指挥官，果然都——是好人耶~

ColphneI just hope good people like you will...希望，好人都能……

GrozaUh, you—呃，你——

Groza(The sudden outburst of affection catches Groza slightly off-guard.)（这样突如其来的热情让闪电有些不适应。）

Groza(She finally relents and returns the hug, giving Colphne a gentle pat on the back.)（顺着寇尔芙的姿势，闪电将双手放在寇尔芙的背上，轻轻拍了拍。）

(Still clinging onto Groza, Colphne buries her face in Groza's shoulder and seems to be sobbing. But when she finally lets go, her face looks perfectly normal.)（保持着拥抱的姿势，寇尔芙的脸藏在闪电肩侧。她似乎在抽泣，但稍后结束拥抱，她看向闪电的脸上毫无异样。）

KrolikHey, are we going or not?喂，你们走不走啊？

ColphneThen let us be off~ Leader~!那就，快点出发吧~ 队长~！

Disturbance 扰乱

Groza...The environmental data on Port Vest is about 92% accurate. The margin of error is within acceptable parameters. That's it for my report.……威斯特港的环境情报可信度约在92%，处于可接受的误差范围内。 以上，报告完毕。

CommanderCollapse Epiphyllums?坍塌昙花？

GrozaYes. Collapse Epiphyllums are sprinkled all over Port Vest. Other than the large cluster at coordinates TY28SX-II8WXY, they are distributed quite sparsely across the region.是的。威斯特港多处出现分散型坍塌昙花，除坐标为TY28SX-II8WXY的一处规模略大外，多为零星分布。

CommanderThis place is pretty close to the purification zone, and the Collapse radiation level is relatively low—why would there be Epiphyllums here? And distributed so sparsely?这里靠近净化区，坍塌辐射浓度又不高——怎么会有坍塌昙花？还是分散型的？

GrozaIt could be due to the Collapse storms, Commander.可能与坍塌风暴有关，指挥官。

GrozaMost of the Collapse storms in the area originate from the Red Zone. The complexity of the local terrain causes the storms to form vortices. All kinds of matter are carried and eventually deposited here by the winds, which probably include seeds of Collapse Epiphyllums.这里的坍塌风暴，大多来自于红区。到达此区域后，地形的复杂促使风暴形成涡旋，风中夹带的各类杂质也最终沉积在这里，其中应该就包括坍塌昙花的种子。

Commander...This sure is going to make the purification process very tricky.……对于净化工程而言，可真是个棘手的地方。

GrozaOn another note, we have observed no signs of the Boojum's presence so far.另外，尚未观测到伯介姆出现的任何迹象。

CommanderHm, it's worth a try.嗯，值得一试。

Nemesis...The abyss cracks... The clouds scatter...……深渊崩裂……散碎的云块……

KrolikShe says to leave the operation plan to her—but what does that have to do with Nemesis?她说作战计划就交给她了——作战计划跟纳美西丝有什么关系？

(Nemesis glances at Krolik and turns away disdainfully.)（纳美西丝与克罗丽科对视了一眼，不屑地扭头。）

Nemesis...Ignore the converging currents... Extinguish... the light of life...……无视群聚的洋流，熄灭……生命之光……

KrolikYou can do this? All alone?!能赢，就凭你？！

ColphneOh, so Krolik understands what Nemesis says?啊，克罗丽科居然能听懂纳美西丝的话呀？

KrolikNo, I don't!听不懂！

ColphneHuh~哦~

CommanderGroza, tell Mayling to install the automatic turret.闪电，通知美玲准备安装自动炮台。

GrozaUnderstood. And all other combat units keep your eyes out while Nemesis is putting together our operation plan.了解。纳美西丝准备作战计划，其他作战单位保持警戒。

Narrow Path I 狭路I

GrozaThe box and the automatic turret have been set up at point A, where Krolik is stationed. Once activated, the turret can automatically eliminate all targets equivalent to ELIDs below threat level III within its range.箱子及周边的自动炮台已于A点装置完成，克罗丽科留守。炮台启动后，能够自动歼灭范围内等同于生骸中威胁度III以下的所有目标。

GrozaExplosives have been set at points B1-B4. If the detonations are successful, we should be able to take out more than 70% of a medium-sized convoy's fighting strength.沿途爆破点B1-B4已设置完毕，如果爆破成功，预计能够摧毁中等规模车队70%以上的战斗力量。

KrolikInterception and early warning systems on the turret are operational. All is normal within the range of defense.自动炮台迎击及预警设置一切正常，防御范围内一切正常。

CommanderMayling, how's the MCV doing?美玲，基地车运行状态？

MaylingUh, it's all patched up! N-no problem at all.啊呃、修好了！都没、没问题。

(Mayling jumps when she's caught sneaking glances at Colphne.)（正在偷偷观察寇尔芙的美玲吓了一跳。）

ColphneWhat's wrong, Mayling~? My new modules are aaaalso running smoothly~ To express my gratitude, I'll give you more of that liquor next time. How about it?怎么了美玲~？人家的新增模块运转一——切正常哟~ 作为感谢，下次再多送些酒给你，好不好？

MaylingUh, sure... Um, so—are you interested in Tetris, Colphne?啊、好……呃，就是——寇尔芙，你对俄罗斯方块有兴趣吗？

ColphneTetris?俄罗斯——方块？

GrozaUnknown convoy approaching from the south-east about 80 km away.不明车队接近，东南方向，距离约80KM。

CommanderIdentify the convoy and prepare to proceed along the preset course.确认不明车队身份，准备向预定路线行驶。

GrozaUnderstood. Everyone, prepare for battle.了解。 各位，作战准备。

GrozaCommencing operation.行动开始。

Narrow Path II 狭路II

MaylingThe MCV is fully operational. Vehicle monitor and security system are activated. Current speed 55 km/h.基地车运转正常，车载监测器开启，警备系统开启，当前速度55KM/H！

CommanderMaintain speed. Monitor the convoy and stay low.维持速度，监控不明车队，注意隐蔽。

GrozaWe have arrived at the target coordinates.确认到达坐标点。

CommanderGive me visuals.画面回传。

MaylingSignal connected!信号接收成功！

CommanderThey managed to track us all the way through the contamination zone, and here I thought their skills had improved. This is just...能在污染区进行大范围追踪，还以为他们的手段有些进步，这可真是……

GrozaOur attack is scheduled to begin at 1623.预计1623开始攻击。

CommanderMayling, target point B1 and keep syncing our data. Follow Mayling's instructions, Groza.美玲，将目标设置为B1点，维持坐标信息同步。 注意美玲的方位指示，闪电。

GrozaCopy that. Commencing attack.了解，攻击开始。

Narrow Path II 狭路II

GrozaEnemies about to reach point B1.敌方，即将到达B1点。

CommanderPrepare to detonate.准备爆破。

GrozaAll combat units, fall back. Detonation set to occur at 1658.各作战单位注意撤退，预计1658开始爆破。

MaylingCommander! Un-unknown signal detected behind the MCV!指挥官！基、基地车后方探测到不明车队信号！

CommanderOverride vehicle monitor authorizations to prioritize identification of the signal.开放车载监测器权限，优先识别。

MaylingSecurity system deactivated. Vehicle monitor authorizations overridden.警备系统关闭，车载监测器权限开放！

GrozaDetonation counting down—five, four, three, two, one!爆破倒计时，5，4，3，2，1！

CommanderDamage report.统计伤害。

Groza32% of the Varjager convoy is damaged.瓦良格帮车队32%受损。

Commander...32%? They stepped right into such a shoddy trap without the slightest hesitation. Just how stupid are they?……32%？这种陷阱也能毫不犹豫地踩进去，真是蠢。

CommanderContinue with the mission. Target point B2.任务继续，目标B2点。

MaylingVehicle model of the unknown signal identified. There's a 72% chance that it's with the Varjagers!不明车队车辆型号比对完成，是瓦良格帮的可能性有72%！

CommanderThey have reinforcements?还有增援？

ColphneBy the looks of it, a Collapse storm is coming~ And it looks like a big one—Should we retreat?看起来，坍塌风暴要来了耶~ 规模看起来很大——要不要现在撤退呢？

CommanderMayling, verify that with our environmental data.美玲，比对环境情报。

MaylingUh, according to the weather forecast, Collapse storms in this time period—ah, there it is. There is approximately a 28% overlap between the affected area and our route...呃，气候信息中，这个时间段的坍塌风暴——啊，有了，影、影响范围与我们的行动路线大约有28%重合……

MaylingBut... Point A is smack in the middle of the area! Our automatic turret may get damaged!但是……坍塌风暴会影响A点，我们的自动炮台可能会被破坏！

CommanderKrolik, what's the situation on your end?克罗丽科，你那里情况怎么样？

KrolikThe Epiphyllum buds have started creeping up, Commander.坍塌昙花的花苞抬起来了，指挥官。

Commander—At a time like this? They're budding?——在这种时候？花苞状态？

KrolikLooking at the plant right next to me, the sepals at the bottom of the perianth have already unfurled, and the lower part of the corolla is bulging. It looks like... it's about to bloom?我旁边的这个，花被底部萼片已经散开，花冠下部鼓起，看着感觉——快开了？

CommanderWe should still have another hour. We'll make it.应该还有一小时，来得及。

Nemesis...Behold... the Immortal...……目视……不朽之物……

KrolikNemesis says something unexpected may happen!纳美西丝说可能会出现计划外的异常情况！

CommanderWhat—Groza, we need to speed things up. Abandon point B2 and move directly to B3! Mayling, guide their way.什——闪电，加快行动节奏，放弃B2点，直接向B3点移动！ 美玲，路线引导。

MaylingUh, okay!呃啊、好的！

CommanderMake it quick. Retreat immediately once you trigger the detonation!速战速决，爆破完成后立刻撤退！

GrozaUnderstood. All combat units, altering operation route. New target, point B3.了解。 各作战单位，变更行动路线，目标B3点。

Price 代价

VarjagerB-boss... Team A at the front says they've lost too many. They're calling it quits...老、老大……前面一队说死了太多人，他们不、不干了……

(The "boss" suddenly jumps to his feet and kicks over the chair he is sitting on.)（他面前的“老大”猛然站起，一脚踢翻了自己之前所坐的椅子。）

Varjager LeaderCalling it quits?! Like that's his call to make?!不干了？！他说不干就不干了？！

Varjager LeaderHow many of those bastards are left?!一队的混蛋还剩下多少！

VarjagerThey say a Collapse storm is coming this way and their vehicle can't take the beating... So they've all retreated...说是坍塌风暴要来了，他们车队扛不住……就都撤走了……

Varjager LeaderWhat?!什么？！

Varjager LeaderHey, where are you running off to?! Get your ass back here!你小子跑什么跑？！给我滚回来！

??The plan doesn't seem to be going well, Mr. Berserl.似乎计划进行得并不顺利，布瑟尔先生。

BerserlHuh? And who the hell are you?!哈？你又是哪个？！

??...Ha...……哈……

??...You must acquire the box. Mr. Berserl, all the cash and equipment that you're expecting... Everything you need will only be given to you in exchange for the box.……箱子，必须到手。 布瑟尔先生，您所期待的金钱、装备……您所需要的一切，都要拿箱子来换。

BerserlHumph, I get it. You're after the box, yeah?哼，你小子，就要箱子是吧。

??I'm glad I've made that clear enough for you.如果您能了解到这一点，那是最好不过。

Berserl—I'm risking my convoy just for this stupid box! My whole convoy! You have any idea?! Eh?!——这破箱子，搭进去了我一整个车队！一整个！你知不知道？啊？！

??I have already delivered the supplies you needed prior to the job.您所需要的前期补给，已经确实送达。

BerserlYeah? Along with that ragtag bunch of human trash in Team A?顺带还扔一帮一队那种垃圾货色给我？

??...What I want is to recover the box. What you want is to boost the strength of your convoy. This is the basis of our cooperation. If you succeed, you will get what you're after.……以合作而言，我需要的结果，只是回收箱子。而您需要的结果，是拥有比之前更为强大的车队。 如果成功，您将确实达成所愿。

BerserlYou're just a scumbag hiding behind my back not getting your own hands dirty! What gives you the right to make demands?!像你们这种畏畏缩缩躲在后面的垃圾——也敢对老子指手画脚？！

??...But if you fail, I promise you, you will never see your convoy again.……如果失败，我保证您将会和您失去的车队再会。

BerserlHuh?! Hey! Hello?!哈？！喂！喂？！

(There is no answer. The call has been terminated on the other end. Berserl hurls the communicator angrily at the floor.)（无人应答。通讯被强行挂断，布瑟尔将通讯终端狠狠地摔在地上。）

VarjagerBoss, what are we gonna do now?老大，我们接下来要干什么啊？

BerserlHumph, what else can we do?哼——干什么？

BerserlTeam A aren't the only ones waiting to bolt! Ignore those annoying rats and go straight for the box!后面盯着我们的可不止一队一个！别管那帮烦人的耗子，给老子去直接拿箱子！

Signal 信号

GrozaCommander, the Varjagers are retreating.指挥官，瓦良格帮撤退了。

Commander...Retreating?……撤退了？

MaylingTh-their reinforcements are making a beeline for the box!增、增援的车队直接向着箱子的方向开过去了！

CommanderPrepare to intercept.准备拦截。

Commander—Groza?——闪电？

GrozaA large number of ELIDs have suddenly appeared. Our combat units are trapped and surrounded. They have engaged the ELIDs and should be able to fight their way out in 17 minutes.大量生骸突然出现，我方战斗单位被围困。目前交战中，预计0017后脱离。

Commander...A Collapse storm, blooming Epiphyllums, a surge in the number of ELIDs... Mayling, calculate the trajectory of the Varjagers' reinforcements.……坍塌风暴出现、坍塌昙花开花、生骸数量增加…… 美玲，计算瓦良格帮增援车队行动路线。

MaylingUh, on it.啊、好。

CommanderGroza, change of plans. We're moving the detonation point. Gather all the explosives and rig them at a position where their reinforcements will pass through. Set up the detonator as well.闪电，变更作战计划。 移动爆破点，集中炸药，设置在增援车队的行动路线上，同步安装引爆装置。

MaylingTrajectory projection complete. The best detonation point is B5, 6 km away from point A!行动路线计算完成，最佳设置点已标识为B5，距离A点6KM！

GrozaReceived. Commander, any new developments?设置点信息接收确认。指挥官，有新情况发生？

Commander...None so far...……目前还没有……

Commander...……

CommanderJust pick up the pace. We need to get out of Port Vest before something worse happens.加快作战节奏，我们需要在更糟的情况发生前撤离威斯特港。

MaylingW-what else could be worse than a Collapse storm...?还、还会有什么比坍塌风暴更糟的情况吗……

CommanderNothing, I hope. Groza, Nemesis, Colphne, once the explosives are all set, stand-by near point B5 for the detonation. Mayling, calculate the Varjager convoy's traveling speed and cue the detonation.希望不会。 闪电、纳美西丝、寇尔芙，安装完成后，于B5点附近待机，准备引爆。美玲，计算瓦良格帮增援车队行动时间，引导爆破。

ColphneOkie~ I'll make suuuuuure to carry out your order, Commander~嗯嗯~绝——对会完成指挥官的命令哟？

Nemesis...The earth is boiling... Drifting...……沸腾的土地……漂浮不定……

CommanderAfter the detonation, Groza's team is to return immediately to the MCV. Krolik, the same goes for you. We'll retrieve the box after the Collapse storm has passed.爆破完成后，闪电小队立刻返回基地车。 克罗丽科，同步撤离，等坍塌风暴过后再去回收箱子。

KrolikWhat? We're... leaving the box? Did I hear that right, Commander?什、箱子——不用带走？我没听错吧指挥官？！

CommanderYes.嗯。

GrozaUnderstood. Everyone, new directive. Start setting up detonation at point B5.了解。各位，行动变更，B5爆破点设置开始。

Signal 信号

GrozaPoint B5 detonated.B5点已爆破。

CommanderDamage report.统计伤害。

Groza77% of the Varjager convoy is damaged.瓦良格帮增援车队77%受损。

CommanderAny anomalies?报告异常。

GrozaNone.小队无异常。

CommanderRetreat!撤退！

KrolikComman... Col... Epiphyllum...!指挥……坍……昙花…………了……！

CommanderThe Epiphyllums? It's only been half an hour. What's with the Epiphyllums?!坍塌昙花？ ——这才半小时，坍塌昙花怎么了？！

Krolik...A... appeared...……有……………………现…………

CommanderKrolik? Krolik!克罗丽科？克罗丽科！

CommanderMayling, get her back on!美玲，继续连接！

MaylingA-attempting to reconnect!尝、尝试连接！

MaylingCommander, c-connection failed!指挥官，连、呃、接——失败！

Commander...………………

CommanderGroza?!闪电？！

Hybrid-Type BoojumSkreeeee—huff... Tweeeeet—噫——咐咐——嘁——

BerserlWhat the hell is this hideous piece of crap?!长成这个样子？什么鬼东西？！

GrozaCommander, something's wrong on Krolik's end. It's visible even from my current position.指挥官，克罗丽科那里出现的特殊情况，从目前位置已经能够直接观测。

BerserlThe force shield—is giving out?! —Hey, you lot?! Where do you think you're going?! Get in there!!力场盾——挡不住？！——等、你们？！跑什么跑！给老子上啊？！

BerserlH-hello?! These sons of bitches... Where are they?! —Hello?!喂、喂喂？！你小子们——人呢？！——喂！

Groza...It's the worst-case scenario. A hybrid-type Boojum, threat level V, Commander.……最糟的情况。 是威胁度V的混合型伯介姆，指挥官。

Commander—!!——！！

CommanderMayling! Get Krolik on the line! Tell her to retreat this instant!美玲！连接克罗丽科！立刻！撤退！

MaylingC-connection failed again!连、呜呃、连接失败！

(Groza's voice remains steady and calm amid the chaos.)（一片混乱中，闪电的声音仍然镇定。）

Groza—It may be too late. All combat units, prepare to engage.——可能来不及了。 各作战单位，迎击开始。

CommanderGroza!!闪电！！

Paradox Loop 悖论循环

(At Port Vest, the Collapse storm continues to grow in intensity.)（威斯特港内，坍塌风暴持续加剧。）

(Krolik and Groza's team are separated and pinned down by hordes of low-level ELIDs and the hybrid-type Boojum respectively. The three Dolls on Groza's team have already taken various amounts of damage.)（克罗丽科与闪电小队两方各自被隔绝在层叠的低级生骸以及混合型伯介姆两端，闪电小队一方的三人已经有了不同程度的损伤。）

GrozaNemesis, cut in from the right flank. Intercept the Boojum.纳美西丝，右侧支援，拦住伯介姆。

Nemesis...Entwined... Running across dying shores...……纠缠……奔踏过垂死的海岸……

(Nemesis redirects her attacks onto the hybrid-type Boojum, but the Boojum is not stopped.)（纳美西丝转而攻击混合型伯介姆，但伯介姆并没有因为遭到纳美西丝的攻击而停下。)

(With Nemesis' fire support focused elsewhere, Groza and Colphne are instantly caught at a disadvantage.)（失去纳美西丝火力支援的闪电和寇尔芙立刻陷入被动。）

ColphneWow~ My first mission is already such a challenge?哇~初次任务就这么艰难呀？

Hybrid-Type BoojumScreeeee—噫噫——

ColphneHm... Since this dangerous big guy is making its way to the box, why don't we retreat, Leader~?唔——既然那危险的大个子向着箱子那里过去了，不如我们趁机撤退~队长？

GrozaNemesis, keep up the support.纳美西丝，支援继续。

ColphneLea~der?队——~长？

Groza...……

ColphneAs long as we have bodies on hand, Dolls can be reactivated an iiiiinfinite number of times~ We should all retreat to safety, and Krolik will be aaaabsolutely fine~只要有素体，人形就可以无——限重启的呀，大家都能平安回归，克罗丽科完——全不会有问题~

ColphneOh, maybe the Commander is hung up on the box and won't give up the reward~?啊、指挥官难道是在意箱子，一——定要拿到订单的酬金~？

GrozaColphne.寇尔芙。

ColphneHm~?嗯嗯~？

GrozaContinue with the mission, or leave.继续行动。或者离开这里。

Colphne...……

GrozaYou can still run right now. Leave this place and find your next team.现在你还能逃走。 离开这里，去找你的下一个小队。

ColphneHm... Sounds a bit scaaaaary. You sound so serious and intimidating~嗯——听起来——有点可怕耶，闪电队长这么严肃，吓到人家了呢~

ColphneBut we'll only lose a single Doll frame if we retreat now, you know? If we delay any longer... we might not make it back at all. Are you okay with that?可是，现在撤退，我们只会损失一个素体哟？再晚一些——大家可就不能完好回归了，这样也没问题嘛？

Groza...We retreat now and abandon Krolik? Just like how you abandoned your comrades on your medical team?……现在撤退，就像放弃你医疗队中的同伴一样，放弃克罗丽科？

Colphne—We can all die right here. Is that what you want, then?——那么，让所有人都死在这里，就是你的期望？

Groza...What are you talking about?……你说什么。

ColphneI have NEVER abandoned my comrades.人家——可从来没有放弃过“同伴”。

ColphneYou have not the faintest idea what happened back then. We... We have never—NEVER—abandoned each other.当时发生了什么，队长你根本不知道——我们、我们一直都——一直都没有互相放弃。

ColphneBut right now, we are not abandoning Krolik. It's just a replaceable Doll frame! Why is it such a huge problem?但现在，放弃的不是“克罗丽科”，而只是一个可更换的人形素体！放弃掉，到底会有什么难处？

ColphneOr do you want us—all of us, including the Commander—to die here?! Is that what you want, Leader?!还是说——让我们、让所有人，也包括指挥官——大家——大家一起死在这里！就是你的目的——队长？！

Groza...……………

ColphneOh my, Leader. Are you angry? Still, in the end, it's your call~?哎呀，队长，生气了呢？ 不过——最终的选择还是要交给队长哟~？

Groza...……………………

Groza...I... WE are staying. Now make your choice, Colphne.……我，我们，留在这里。 现在，做出你的选择，寇尔芙。

(Nemesis' support does little to hinder the hybrid-type Boojum's movements.)（纳美西丝的支援并没有顺利阻止混合型伯介姆的行动——）

(As Groza and Colphne continue to be trapped by an endless swarm of low-level ELIDs, the Boojum shambles slowly towards Krolik.)（在闪电和寇尔芙持续被大量低级生骸围困的同时，伯介姆正缓慢地向克罗丽科所在位置移动。）

GrozaWe're going in. Start moving to point A. Prepare to link up with Krolik, Nemesis.强行突破，开始移动，目标A点。 准备与克罗丽科汇合，纳美西丝。

Nemesis...Shadows swirling... Shifting... Merging...……暗影盘旋……推移、凝聚……

GrozaColphne!——寇尔芙！

Colphne...…………

Colphne...Thank you, Groza. Goodbye.……谢谢你，闪电。 再见。

Groza...…………

GrozaGo.走。

Black Swan 黑天鹅

Hybrid-Type BoojumScreeeee—嘤噫——

GrozaIncoming!防御！

Groza—?!——？！

Hybrid-Type BoojumTweeeet—嘁——

ColphneHup~哎呀~

ColphneThank goodness~ I've still got some explosives left.幸好~刚才还有些炸药剩下。

ColphneI was right~ A small explosion can get the big guy to change directions. Looks like this big guy is just a biiiiiig doofus, Leader~猜中了哟，一点点的爆炸——就能让那个大个子转向，看来这个大个子真是——笨得可以嘛，队长~

Groza...Colphne?……寇尔芙？

ColphneYep, Colphne reporting back to Team Groza! I even managed to spring a little surprise on you! Wasn't it a perfect entrance~?嗯嗯，寇尔芙、回归闪电小队！ 还顺带给队长你们制造了小惊喜，是不是非常完美的登场呀~？

Groza...……

ColphneHm, did I make it in time~?唔，队长，人家的支援够及时嘛~？

(After a brief moment of disorientation caused by the explosion, the hybrid-type Boojum's attention is once again drawn by the turret in Krolik's direction.)（爆炸消失，混合型伯介姆在短暂的混乱后，再次被克罗丽科所在方向的自动炮台火力所吸引。）

(However, the three Dolls are thoroughly pinned down by the Boojum and the surrounding ELIDs. The few attacks they manage to pull off against the Boojum leave nary a scratch on the surface of the creature who's made of an unidentified substance.)（然而，三人在混合型伯介姆及周围生骸的阻隔下几乎无法动弹，面向伯介姆的少量攻击也几乎不能穿透质地不明的表皮。）

ColphneHuhhhh, even though I've chosen to stay, it didn't seem to have made a difference, Leader?啊——队长，就算人家最后选择留下来，似乎结果还是一样的呢？

Hybrid-Type BoojumTweet... Huff...嘁——嘻嘻——

ColphneOh, that dangerous big guy ran off... Just like that~啊，那个危险的大个子突然——消失了耶~

ColphneLeader, did we... get lucky?队长，我们——运气真好？

(Colphne's running monologue elicits no response from Groza. Colphne watches Groza as she offhandedly puts emphasis on the word "we".)（持续的发言没有得到闪电任何回应，不断观察闪电的寇尔芙无意识强调了“我们”两个字。）

GrozaNemesis, enter the factory!纳美西丝，进工厂！

Colphne...Leader...?………………队长……？

GrozaColphne, keep up!——寇尔芙，跟上！

Colphne...A-alright... L-leader~!……好……好的……队、队——长~！

(Colphne's voice quivers with a bit of emotion.)（寇尔芙的声音有些颤抖。）

(She takes a deep breath and puts on a cutesy smiley face again.)（她深吸了一口气，恢复可爱的笑脸。）

(With two hurried bounds, she catches up with Groza and Nemesis who have already started moving towards the factory.)（紧追两步，寇尔芙跟上了已经开始向工厂移动的闪电与纳美西丝。）

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