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Aliasing Effect

叠影效应

10 chapters · 1107 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Covert Surveillance 隐秘观测

HelenaLots of big rocks!大石头、有好多！

(Helena leans over the railing on the edge of the platform and stares hard at the rock next to the vehicle.)（海伦娜站在靠近平台边缘的位置，她越过护栏，牢牢盯着车体边的岩石。）

(My thoughts wander as I gaze at her back.)（看着她的背影，我思绪有些飘散。）

CommanderToo close, Helena. Don't fall off.太靠边了，不要掉下去，海伦娜。

(She reaches over the railing to touch the rock. I grab hold of her while I'm still lost in thought.)（看她想将手伸出护栏，去摸旁边的岩石，我一边继续思考，一边伸手拉住了她。）

HelenaBig rock! Colors, many, presents!大石头！ 颜色、好多、送礼物！

CommanderPresent—Are you going to give it to Colphne?送礼物——你要送给谁，寇尔芙？

HelenaColphne, Vepley! Pebbles, ribbons! Like all of them!寇尔芙、维普蕾！小石头、蝴蝶结！都喜欢！

CommanderYeah, I like all of them.嗯，都喜欢。

(...The issue with Colphne needs to be resolved. Speaking of which, Nemesis mentioned she had seen that symbol before. Also, Groza...)（……寇尔芙的问题需要解决，说起来，之前纳美西丝说见过那个符号，还有，闪电……）

(...Too many things have happened recently, all important things. But even as we try to solve a problem, a new problem would arise. This is just utterly...)（……最近发生了太多事，也都很重要，但在解决的过程中，就会有新的事情发生，也实在是……）

HelenaCom-man-der!指、挥、官！

Commander...Hmm?……嗯？

HelenaWant big rocks! One, two, three, four, five! For Colphne, for Vepley!要大石头！一、二、三、四、五！给寇尔芙、给维普蕾！

CommanderIt's too high. It could be dangerous.位置太高了，会有危险。

HelenaUhm... Carry!唔……抱！

(Helena opens her arms.)（海伦娜向我伸出双手。）

Commander...And who taught you this? It can't be Colphne, can it?……这又是谁教你的？不能是寇尔芙吧？

HelenaVepley! New... new positioning? Secret weapon!维普蕾！新……新走位？秘密武器！

Commander...If you mean that this is a secret weapon she'll put to use in our next battle, then I hope our next battle never comes.……如果你的意思是，这是她需要用在下次战斗中的秘密武器，我希望下次战斗来得越晚越好。

HelenaCarrying, cute? Commander, don't like?抱起来、可爱？指挥官、不喜欢？

CommanderNo, that's not the point.不，重点不在这里。

(...We still don't know what happened on Kalin's end. However, since she hasn't contacted me yet, it means things are still under control...)（……格琳那边还不知道发生了什么，不过既然没有联系我，那就说明情况可控……）

(Helena stares at me for a while, then seeing that I'm ignoring her, she pouts and drops her arms. She walks up to me and tugs at my sleeve.)（盯着我看了一会，发现我没有理会她，海伦娜撇了撇嘴，放下手走到我身边，拽住了我的袖子。）

HelenaNo carrying, want big rock, Commander!不抱、要大石头、指挥官！

CommanderHang on, I'm getting a call—Groza?你等一下，我看看通讯——闪电？

(The timely comms notification draws Helena's attention, and she stops jerking my arm around.)（适时响起的通讯提示短暂转移了海伦娜的注意力，海伦娜晃动我袖子的动作停了下来。）

GrozaKrolik sent a message.克罗丽科传来了通讯。

CommanderSomething came up from the surveillance?监控有消息了？

GrozaYes. She and Nemesis located the black figure that appeared in previous footage outside by her lonesome, in a location estimated at 18 km from the suspected hideout of Paradeus elements. We think she won't be returning anytime soon.是的。她和纳美西丝发现此前出现在回传影像中的黑色人影单独外出，所处位置距离此前疑似帕拉蒂斯成员的居住点约有18KM，推测短期内不会回归。

CommanderAnd the reason why she's outside?外出的目的是？

GrozaWe're not sure. The target is still moving. Additionally...不明，目标对象仍处于持续移动中。 另外……

CommanderWhat?什么？

GrozaKrolik added that the number of inhabitants in the shelter we raided some time ago has been steadily increasing, and the number of tower-like structures in the area has increased greatly.克罗丽科补充，她看到此前我们突入的居住点中，常住人群正在持续增多，居住点内也在同一时间新增大量“塔”形建筑。

GrozaFrom her observation, she thinks that nearby groups are congregating around this shelter. This is the first time in a week of observation that they spotted the target leaving alone. She advises that we move immediately if we seek to capture the target.依据她所观测到的情况，她认为，以此居住点为核心，周围人群正在不断聚集。这是她和纳美西丝监控一周以来首次发现目标对象单独外出，如果需要将其捕获，她建议我们立即行动。

CommanderIs Colphne's IFF data registration done?寇尔芙的权限登记完成了吗？

GrozaNot yet... Colphne...还没有。 ……寇尔芙……

GrozaEven though Mayling's been with her... Colphne still refuses to go through with the IFF data re-registration.……虽然美玲一直和寇尔芙在一起……寇尔芙，她仍然拒绝重新登记权限归属。

CommanderAlright. Get ready to move, ensure Colphne's safety.好吧。准备行动，注意保证寇尔芙安全。

GrozaUnderstood.了解。

(The call ends. Having kept quiet for a few minutes, Helena now waves frantically to draw my attention.)（通讯结束，安静了几分钟的海伦娜立刻大力挥手，试图吸引我的注意力。）

HelenaCommander, Commander!指挥官、指挥官！

CommanderGroza and the rest are leaving the MCV soon. We need to go back.闪电她们马上就会离开基地车，我们需要回去了。

HelenaBack, don't want—Want present!回去、不回去——要礼物！

Helena...Hm...……唔……

HelenaColphne, not happy, give presents! Give presents, everyone, happy!寇尔芙、不开心、要礼物！ 送礼物、好关系、都开心！

(The sandstorm blows across the roof of the Elmo and into the canyon, whipping large chunks of rock debris towards Helena.)（风沙掠过艾莫号顶端，吹入峡谷，一块略大的碎石随着峡谷中猛烈的风砸向海伦娜。）

(I pull her away immediately.)（我立刻将她拉开。）

(A piece of debris leaves a small cut on her arm, but she doesn't seem to have noticed. When she has regained her footing, she looks up at me in confusion.)（石块在她的手臂上留下了一道细微的划痕，海伦娜似乎没有察觉到，站稳后，她疑惑地看着我。）

HelenaDance?要跳舞？

Commander...No, you...……不……你……

(I point at the cut.)（我指了指那道划痕。）

(Helena looks down. When she sees the cut, she immediately shrugs my arms off and jumps back. She shields the wound with a hand gingerly.)（海伦娜顺着我的动作看了一眼，立刻甩开我的手，后跳一步，捂住划痕。）

HelenaAh, no pain, no problem, can... can use!啊、不疼、没问题、可以……可以使用！

CommanderWhat can be used? The wound doesn't look deep, but we'd better go back and have Colphne take a look for you.什么可以使用？伤口看起来不深，不过还是回去让寇尔芙帮你处理一下吧。

HelenaGo back, want go back! Commander, back now—Ah, present, Colphne!回去、要回去！指挥官、现在回去——啊、礼物、寇尔芙！

(Helena is panic-stricken.)（海伦娜表现得非常慌乱。）

(She glances at the large rock next to the railing, then at me.)（她看了看护栏边的大石头，又看了看我。）

(My attention is still focused on the wound on her arm...)（我的注意力仍然在海伦娜手臂的伤口上——）

(...The cut, oozing blood just seconds ago, is already starting to heal.)（……那道之前微微渗血的伤口，已经出现了愈合的迹象。）

CommanderA present...……礼物……

CommanderI'll think of something to get for a present. Let's head back first.礼物我来想办法。我们先回去。

HelenaOkay, back!好好、回去！

(Helena responds immediately and runs back towards the elevator platform.)（海伦娜立刻响应我的话，转身就向着升降台出口跑去。）

(I'm still rooted to the spot as I watch her run off.)（站在原地，我看着她离开的背影。）

CommanderLost... Cavitas?……消失的……科未塔……？

Reverse Hacking 逆向侵入

CommanderMayling, have you sent the message?美玲，信息发出了吗？

MaylingIt's been sent to Poludnitsa along with the supply list, but she said that she'd need to have a good look and would need some time. She also asked us about when we would return the jeep we had borrowed last time... and whether or not we had a limit on our budget.已经和物资需求清单一起发给佩妮泽了，不过佩妮泽说，她要去好好找找，需要一点时间。并且，她问我们之前借走的吉普车什么时候还……以及有没有预算上限？

Commander...Counting the jeep, let's go with ten Collapse pieces in total. That should be enough for her.……算上吉普车，一起给她十根晶条吧，这个数额足够她用了。

HelenaTen pieces, big present?十根晶条、大礼物？

CommanderDon't move around like that, your arm's still wounded.别乱动，你手臂上还有伤口。

HelenaBandaged, no hurt!包好、不痛！

MaylingUmm, Commander...啊，那个，指挥官……

CommanderDid Groza get the target?闪电那边捕获成功了？

MaylingNo, uh, I just want to say that—不是，呃，我想说——

(Mayling purses her lips and eventually bursts out laughing.)（美玲抿了抿嘴，最终没能忍住，笑了出来。）

MaylingIt looks like you're doting over your daughter when you're taking care of Helena, Commander!您照顾海伦娜，好像在照顾女儿呀，指挥官！

Commander...……

HelenaDaughter! Lenna!女儿！莱娜！

Commander...That's just Lenna joking around. Don't pay any mind to it.……那是莱娜在开玩笑，不用记住。

MaylingLenna, is...?莱娜，是……？

(Suddenly struck by a thought, Mayling runs a search in the Elmo's database at the main terminal.)（像是突然想起了什么，美玲在总控台上查找起艾莫号的资料库。）

MaylingAh, that encrypted transmission! Are Miss Lenna and Miss Kalina doing well? It feels like it's been ages since we've heard any news from them.啊，是、是那个加密通讯！莱娜小姐和格琳娜小姐现在都还好吗？好像好久没有看到她们的通讯记录了……

CommanderOh right, you were sorting supplies in the storeroom back then.哦，对，那时候你正在仓库整理物资。

CommanderThe last time Lenna contacted us, she said that the matter with their investigation was getting a bit out of hand, and that she wouldn't be contacting us anytime soon—But it's been less than a week; they'll probably need more time.上次莱娜联系我们时，说她们所调查的事件情况超出预期，短期内不会联系我们——现在才过了不到一周，还需要一段时间。

(I glance at Helena next to me.)（我看了一眼身边的海伦娜。）

CommanderPay close attention to the encrypted messages the MCV has received. Here...注意基地车收到的加密通讯。我们这里……

HelenaHmm?唔唔？

(Her arm has been carefully dressed by Colphne. The knot on the bandage is meticulous.)（手臂被寇尔芙细心处理过，包扎处的结打得非常漂亮。）

(Right now, Helena is reaching out with her bandaged arm, trying to catch the dust dancing in the air.)（这会，海伦娜正伸出了被包扎过的手臂，尝试去抓空气中飞扬的尘埃。）

(...)（……）

ColphneTo come to me with an almost imperceptible wound like this, are you this starved for excuses to come talk to me?拿基本看不出来的伤口给我处理，你想要跟我说话，已经需要找这种借口了？

(Back then, despite the mockery in her eyes, Colphne's hands were still incredibly gentle.)（当时的寇尔芙虽然露出了讽刺的眼神，但手上的动作仍然非常温柔。）

ColphneHelena, don't get your wound wet for now, and don't move around too much.海伦娜，暂时不要碰到水，也不要乱动。

(...)（……）

Commander...Stop moving around.……不要乱动。

(I grab Helena's waving arm. She tries and fails to struggle free. Her gaze shifts over to the screen in front of Mayling.)（我抓住了海伦娜乱动的手臂，海伦娜努力了一下，没能挣开。她的目光转而集中到美玲面前的屏幕上。）

HelenaMayling, big rock, shiny!美玲、大方块、闪闪！

MaylingAh—It's something from Leader! Umm, I-I wasn't paying attention... Leader says they've captured the target, and they're returning soon!啊、啊——是，是队长的消息！ 呃，我、我刚才没注意……队长说，已经抓住目标对象，她们马上就会回来！

CommanderAny losses?损伤情况？

MaylingNone besides ammunition expenditure.除了弹药损耗外，素体都没问题！

CommanderTell them to come to the ops room immediately when they get back. Start the vector engines in sync, and move at the highest possible speed while ensuring that the vector engines can function normally.回归基地车后，通知她们立刻来指挥室。同步启动向力引擎，在保证向力引擎能够正常运转的前提下以最高速度运行。

MaylingWhere are we going?我们去哪里？

CommanderSomewhere that's not here.先离开这里。

MaylingWill do!好的！

(Mayling looks down and concentrates on working at the main terminal.)（美玲低下头，专心操作总控台。）

(...Warm, soft... The texture of Helena's skin feels no different than any other human's.)（……温暖，柔软，海伦娜皮肤的触感与其他人类并没有不同。）

(I let go.)（我松开了手。）

CommanderHelena, do you want to go rest?海伦娜，去休息一下？

HelenaNo! Staying here!不去！在这里、要留下！

CommanderYou were talking about presents for Colphne and Vepley, and I've got Colphne's, but there's still Vepley's, no?你说要给寇尔芙和维普蕾礼物，寇尔芙的礼物我解决了，还有维普蕾的礼物不是？

HelenaPresent! Present... Umm....礼物！礼物……唔……

CommanderMayling got a batch of supplies a while ago that haven't been distributed yet. It's all stored in the dorm's miscellaneous storage. Perhaps there'll be something there that Vepley will like.之前美玲采购了一批物资还没来得及分配，就放在休息室公共区域的杂货箱里。其中有一些东西，维普蕾说不定会喜欢。

HelenaOh—Ohh!哦——哦哦！

CommanderBut they're going to be distributed soon. Mayling might take them away if you don't hurry...但马上就要考虑分配了，去晚了说不定美玲就会拿走……

MaylingI-I'm not—我，我没有——

HelenaGoing! No take away!去拿！不拿走！

(Helena runs toward the entrance of the ops room immediately.)（海伦娜立刻冲向指挥室入口的滑门。）

MaylingUh, Commander, isn't that the trash we collected from everyone that we're meant to throw out?呃，指挥官，那些不是向大家收集的预定要丢掉的杂物吗？

CommanderMaybe she could find some treasure in there? The important thing now is that Helena cannot stay here.说不定能找到什么宝藏？ 现在，重要的是——海伦娜不能留在这里。

MaylingAh, r-right, Helena's afraid of them... Leader's going to bring back that figure in black, and Helena will be afraid to see her up close... hmm.啊，对、对，海伦娜害怕那些人……队长她们马上就会带着那个黑色的人回来，这么近的距离看到，海伦娜会很害怕的吧……呼。

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

MaylingWell... it's just that you haven't changed at all, Commander.就是……指挥官，和那时候的指挥官一样，果然没有变嘛。

Commander...?……？

MaylingYou said to pay attention to the encrypted messages, yes? Leave it to me! Ah, speaking of which, Leader and the rest are still not back yet...指挥官说、说要注意加密通讯，对吧？交给我，我会注意的！啊，说起来，很长时间了，队长她们还没有回来吗……

(With Groza in the lead, the Dolls enter the ops room.)（以闪电为首，人形们走入了指挥室。）

(Krolik and Nemesis have the dark figure sandwiched securely between them. Krolik's hand is clamped tightly on her mouth.)（走在中间的克罗丽科和纳美西丝一左一右控制着黑色人影，克罗丽科紧紧捂住她的嘴。）

(In the back, Vepley is dragging Colphne by the hand. Colphne seems tempted to jerk her hand free, but she still follows the rest of them into the room.)（维普蕾跟在最后，紧紧拉住寇尔芙的手，寇尔芙看起来想甩开，但还是低头跟上。）

VepleyDon't run around, follow Vepley closely!不要乱跑哦，要好好地跟上维普蕾！

Colphne...I'm here.……我在后面。

GrozaCommander.指挥官。

CommanderGood work. This is?辛苦了。你们这是？

(I glance at the dark figure under Krolik's firm control.)（我看了眼被克罗丽科紧紧捂住嘴的黑色人影。）

KrolikIt's too noisy! What is this thingamajig? It looks like a person but weighs a goddamn ton, and somehow it's noisier than Nemesis!太吵了！这什么东西啊，长得像个人又重到不像人，比纳美西丝还吵！

Nemesis...Day upon which the debris rises, is bright and auspicious...……混杂升起的天，清朗洁净……

KrolikThis is what I mean! Going on and on about the most incomprehensible garbage, who knows what the hell they're trying to say?!就是这种！啰里啰嗦稀奇古怪谁知道你们到底要说什么啊？！

Nemesis...Mountain peaks betwixt ships, spreading across the endless azure...……连接舰船的山峰，于辽阔的海洋蔓延……

KrolikYou can speak normally unlike her, so why aren't you doing it? Does it not get tiring hearing me repeat this again and again?!你跟她不一样能好好说出来那你倒是这么做啊？每次都要我再重复一遍你烦不烦？！

(Seizing an opportunity, the dark figure twists her joints backwards and breaks free from Krolik and Nemesis.)（瞄准空隙，黑色人影的关节反向移动，略微挣脱了两人的控制。）

Shadowy FigureHe will invoke the blessings of the Exalted One.祂将唤起至高者的祝福。

(The dark figure stops struggling. Her brown hair falls to her collar, and a gentle smile fills the female-looking face.)（黑色人影没有继续挣扎，前额棕色的头发垂在衣领的位置，看起来似乎是女性的脸上露出柔和的笑容。）

(Her clothes are soft and have a sheen to them. Her limbs are covered in the same kind of fabric, but the protruding joints flash with a metallic glint.)（它穿着的衣服柔软而有光泽，四肢也被同样材质的布料覆盖，但在关节处，却非常奇特地出现了闪烁着金属光泽的凸出结构。）

Shadowy FigureI beseech thee abscond, for the gift of verity will not descend upon those who reject it.请远离，真理的恩赐将不会降临在拒绝者所在之处。

(She slowly raises a hand.)（它微微抬起了手。）

KrolikStay still! H-hey, Nemesis, hold on properly!你别动！喂喂纳美西丝，你抓好啊！

Nemesis...A firm object, shifting as powers coalesce...……坚实的物体，因力量的汇聚而流动……

(Nemesis grabs the dark figure's arm, and the fabric covering her wrist slides down. I notice the exposed mechanical structure.)（纳美西丝重新抓牢了黑色人影的手臂，它手腕处覆盖的布料略微滑落，我注意到了布料下的机械结构。）

(...It's not unusual to replace lost body parts with artificial ones in contamination zones, but combined with the logo we saw and our suspicions regarding the robed worshippers' identities...)（……虽然在污染区中，以机械结构替代某些因故缺失的身体部件是一种常见的情况，但联合此前看到的标志、对长袍人群身份的猜测……）

Commander...A Nyto?……涅托？

ColphneIt's Niter.是妮特。

VepleyIs that Miss Bun-Head's name? That's so cute!是包子头小姐姐的名字吗？好可爱！

ColphneYeah.嗯。

(Vepley skips several steps forward, dragging Colphne along with her.)（维普蕾蹦蹦跳跳地上前几步，一直被她拉着的寇尔芙被迫和她一起向前移动。）

(Colphne tries and fails to shrug her off.)（寇尔芙甩了甩手，没能甩脱维普蕾。）

Colphne...Let go of me.……放开我。

VepleyUhh, Leader told Vepley not to let go—Ah, Vepley gets it! It's to grab you a bit less tightly, right? But Vepley's not using much force at all...唔，可是队长告诉维普蕾不能放开你哦——啊，维普蕾知道了！是不是要放松一点点？可维普蕾也没有很用力呀……

(Colphne and Vepley walk past Krolik to join Groza.)（越过克罗丽科，寇尔芙和维普蕾一同来到了闪电旁边。）

(Colphne looks up. Her gaze sweeps over the dark figure named Niter before darting quickly to Groza.)（寇尔芙抬头，视线极快地扫过被她将名称更正为“妮特”的黑色人影，余光瞥过站在妮特旁边的闪电。）

(Her gaze then lingers on me for a few seconds. When I meet her eyes, she drops her head.)（她的视线在我身上短暂停留了几秒，在与我的视线对上前，寇尔芙重新低下头。）

Colphne...……

VepleyT-then Vepley will loosen up a little, okay? Please don't run away, Colphne~那、那维普蕾放松一点点？寇尔芙不要逃走哦~

VepleyOkay, okay. Then—好啦好啦~那么——

VepleyNice to meet you, Miss adorable Bun-Head! Are you joining our performance? Vepley's thought of a super cool dance move! Wanna see it?初次见面，可爱的包子头小姐姐！你是不是也要加入我们一起演出呀？维普蕾、想到了一种超厉害的舞蹈动作哦！你想不想看呀？

GrozaThis is not one of our companions, Vepley.这不是我们的同伴，维普蕾。

VepleyBut Leader, wasn't Krolik grabbing Vepley like this before?可是队长，之前克罗丽科也是这样抓着维普蕾哦？

(Krolik's eyebrow twitches.)（克罗丽科的眉毛跳动了一下。）

KrolikIf your neural cloud isn't in the right places you can—心智回路没搭好你就去——

Groza...Things are slightly different now...……情况，稍微有些不一样。

(The surrounded Niter is still smiling serenely.)（被众人环绕的妮特维持着柔和的微笑。）

(Her hooded eyes are fixed on Mayling at the main terminal, then on the main terminal itself.)（它垂下眼睛，目光凝定在不远处站在总控台前的美玲身上，然后转向了总控台。）

(Noticing the shift in her gaze, I also look at the main terminal.)（察觉到它视线的偏移，我随着它看向了总控台。）

(...She does not seem to have any intention to attack. I am still observing her when the ear-splitting alarm sounds on the Elmo.)（……它看起来并没有发动攻击的意图——我还在盯着它思考，艾莫号就响起了刺耳的警报声。）

MaylingAh, uh—The MCV's control system is being hacked! Permissions changed, commands ineffective, vector engines halted, security system disabled, force reboot unresponsive—Access source identified—Local?!啊、啊——基地车控制系统遭到入侵！权限变更、指令失效、向力引擎停止运行、安全系统停止运行、强制恢复无响应——访问地址来源——本地？！

CommanderInitiate countermeasures!阻断攻击！

Handover Area 交接域

MaylingTemporary freeze cancellation complete. Vector engines restart complete, current speed 60 km/h. Total system damage at approximately 17%. Reboot failed, initiating repair protocol... Current progress is at 3%, with an estimated time to completion of 2 hours and 59 minutes.临时冻结取消完成、向力引擎重启完成、当前速度60KM/H……全系统损伤17%……重启失败，即将启动修复程序……目前进度3%，预计0259后完成修复！

CommanderCut off the MCV's network connection, screen out full-band signals, and initiate a signal jammer against Niter's signal.断开基地车网络连接，屏蔽全波段信号，并针对妮特架设信号屏蔽装置。

MaylingA signal jammer? I-I remember planning to use a signal jammer against Helena's box last time, so I ordered all the parts... or is it still in the storeroom? I'll have a look at the records...信号屏蔽装置？我、我记得上次说要给海伦娜的箱子用，零件我都定了……是还在仓库里吗，我找找记录……

(With her hacking attempt thwarted, Niter sits half-sprawled on the floor. The same serene smile is still on her face, but her eyes now have a vacant look to them.)（入侵被阻断，妮特半躺在地上，脸上仍然保持着柔和的微笑，但目光已经明显放空。）

CommanderNemesis, Krolik, restrain "Niter". "Niter", answer my questions.纳美西丝，克罗丽科，控制住“妮特”。 “妮特”，回答我的问题。

(Krolik bends down to pull her up and pins her against the wall.)（克罗丽科弯腰将妮特拉起来，按到一边的墙壁上。）

KrolikTsk, can't you hear we're talking to you? Why did you stop writhing around all of a sudden?啧，叫你呢听到没，刚才不还乱动吗怎么就不动了？

(Krolik taps Niter on the back, but Niter's smiling face shows no reaction whatsoever.)（克罗丽科拍了拍妮特的背，妮特维持微笑的表情，毫无反应。）

Nemesis...Agony spreads across the seas... accepting life's accord...……苦痛蔓延过海面……接受生命的安息……

KrolikWho's using excessive force?! You're the one who whiffed all your shots. She was running all over the place and then towards me, so I had to get my hands dirty!谁太大劲了？！你几枪都没打中让她乱跑最后冲我过来距离这么近我只能上手了好吧？！

Nemesis...Abounding thorns, shining in opalescence...……丛生的荆棘，显出奇异辉彩……

KrolikI told you it's not my fault, okay? She was still moving around earlier! There's no way she's broken!都说了不是我的问题行不行？她刚才还在动呢肯定没坏！

KrolikHey, hey, Bun-Head, you hear me?喂，喂，包子头，听得到吗？

(Niter remains utterly still and silent.)（妮特毫无声息。）

Commander...Stop her from moving, Krolik. Mayling, have you found it?……控制住它的动作，克罗丽科。美玲，找到了吗？

MaylingStill looking. It should be right around here... Ahah, I found it! It's in the supply crates in the central hub! I'm going to grab the parts. I'll leave supervising the repair program to you, Leader!还在找，应该是在这里没错……啊，找到了！在中枢区的物资箱里！我去拿零件，队长，修复程序的监控麻烦你了！

Groza...……

MaylingLeader?队长？

Groza—Yes?——是？

MaylingDid you take damage from the battle earlier? S-should I take a look at you, Leader?是刚才的战斗造成损伤了吗，我、我帮你检修一下，队长？

GrozaI'm fine, I just wasn't paying attention. Sorry, Mayling, what do you need from me?我没事，是我没注意到。美玲，抱歉，需要我做什么？

MaylingThe MCV's repair program is running, but I'll need to look for the parts in the central hub. Could you keep an eye on it for me, Leader?基地车的修复程序正在运行，但我要去中枢区找一找零件，队长，能麻烦你帮我注意一下吗？

GrozaSure.好。

(Groza walks over to the main terminal and takes over from Mayling.)（闪电走到总控台前，接替了美玲的工作。）

(Mayling hurriedly makes for the sliding door, taking care to lighten her footsteps as she passes Niter.)（美玲有些慌张地向着指挥室的入口滑门跑去，中途经过妮特还特意放轻了脚步。）

MaylingI'll be right back! Tell me immediately if something goes wrong!我马上就回来！队长，有哪里不对，要立刻告诉我！

GrozaOf course.嗯。

CommanderDo you need Vepley to help you carry equipment?需不需要维普蕾帮你搬设备？

VepleyWha—what are you talking about, Commander? Vepley can't carry that stuff!什么呀——指挥官在说什么呀！维普蕾会搬不动的啦！

MaylingIt's okay if Vepley doesn't want to, right? It's nothing too heavy. I'll be okay by myself...维普蕾不愿意就不用了吧？不是非常重，我自己去没问题的……

VepleyMight be heavy? Hmm... Vepley will go with you, then! Colphne, wait for Vepley here while Vepley's away!会很重吗？唔……那维普蕾还是和你一起去吧！ 寇尔芙，维普蕾不在的时候，你要好好留在这里等维普蕾哦！

(Vepley lets go of Colphne and keeps a hand on the bow that is threatening to come loose on her head.)（按住头上有些松动的蝴蝶结，维普蕾松开了拉着寇尔芙的手。）

(She jogs a few steps and catches up with Mayling, who is standing at the ops room entrance.)（她小跑几步，追上了已经站到了指挥室入口滑门边的美玲。）

VepleyLet's go, Mayling~美玲，我们走吧~

MaylingAh, for real? Thanks, Vepley. Off to the storeroom we go!啊、可以的吗？谢谢你维普蕾，我们去仓库！

VepleySure! Oh yeah, Mayling, can you take a look at this ribbon on Vepley's head? It's standing on its ends, and Vepley doesn't know how to fix it up...好呀！对了对了，美玲，你帮维普蕾看看头上的这个蝴蝶结好不好，它翘起来了，维普蕾没有办法把它整理好呀……

(Colphne's hand stops in mid-air, her fingers curled. Then she drops her arm.)（寇尔芙的手停在半空中。她的手指蜷缩起来，然后手臂垂到了身侧。）

(Groza is focused on the monitor at the main terminal, seemingly oblivious to the situation over here.)（闪电站在总控台前，平静地盯着显示屏，似乎没有注意到我这里的状况。）

CommanderColphne.寇尔芙。

(Colphne looks up and meets my gaze as I suddenly call her name.)（猛然被我叫住，寇尔芙猝然抬头，与我对上了视线。）

ColphneYe-yeah?是——是？

CommanderWhat else do you know about "Niter"?关于“妮特”，你还知道什么？

Colphne...What do you want to know?……你想问什么。

(She immediately tries to avoid my eyes. Her gaze rests on Niter, who is being pinned against the wall by Krolik.)（寇尔芙立刻避开了我的视线，她将目光放在被克罗丽科压在墙上的妮特身上。）

(After the brief scuffle, some of Niter's clothes have slid off, exposing skin that both looks and feels almost exactly like a human's.)（经历了短暂的战斗，妮特一部分衣服滑落，露出被掩藏起来的皮肤——颜色与质感都无限接近于人类的皮肤。）

CommanderEverything.所有。

CommanderWhere she sits in Paradeus' organization, why she's stationed here, what causes these incidents where they are unresponsive to external stimuli—And whether or not she and those people in robes around her are truly from "Paradeus".它在帕拉蒂斯体系中的地位、被安置在这里的目的、出现现在这种对外界接触无反应情况的原因，以及——它和它周边的那些穿着长袍的人，是不是真的属于“帕拉蒂斯”。

ColphneI don't know.我不知道。

KrolikTsk, if you know something, then just spit it out! It's not like the Commander is going to make Mayling scrap you if you do.啧，知道你就说啊，说出来指挥官也不会让美玲拆了你。

CommanderKrolik!克罗丽科！

Nemesis...A narrow grove, unable to contain the fierce tide...……狭窄的树丛，无法容纳的汹涌浪潮……

KrolikFine, fine, I'll shut it. You go on with your questioning...行行我闭嘴好了吧，你们问你们问。

CommanderColphne.寇尔芙。

Commander...Colphne, the information you have is absolutely paramount for dealing with Crifium.……寇尔芙，你目前所知道的信息，对于解决赫瑞尤是必须的。

CommanderOnly with enough information can we guarantee success in getting rid of them—including Crifium.获得足够的信息，我们才能保证顺利解决他们——包括赫瑞尤。

Colphne...I don't know.……我不知道。

ColphneI don't know... While I was there, I never heard the name "Paradeus".我不知道……我在那里的时候，没有听过“帕拉蒂斯”这个名字。

CommanderThen, have you seen this symbol?那么，这个符号，你见过没有？

(Using the main terminal, I draw a symbol formed of a circle and sharp spikes from memory.)（我操作了一下通讯终端，依照我的记忆，将一个以圆形和尖角组成的图案画了出来。）

CommanderColphne, what's your communications code?寇尔芙，你的通讯代码？

Colphne...……

(After some hesitation, Colphne finally relents and picks up her communicator.)（犹豫了一下，寇尔芙还是将手放在了自己的通讯终端上。）

CommanderGot it. I'll send it to you.收到了。符号我发给你。

(I update the comms code under Colphne's name, then send the symbol I just drew to her.)（我更新了一下记录在“寇尔芙”名字下的通讯代码，然后将我此前画的图案发给了寇尔芙。）

ColphneI've seen it.见过。

(Colphne opens the message right away and takes her time reading it.)（寇尔芙立刻点开了消息，又刻意放缓了阅读消息的动作。）

(After turning off the screen, she caresses her communicator and looks at me right in the eye.)（关闭消息界面，寇尔芙摩挲了一下自己的通讯终端，抬起头，直视我。）

ColphneIn the place they called the "Dwelling", on the walls of some buildings, on the ground, I saw similar symbols. I suppose that "Niter" is the "Dwelling's"... administrator?在那个他们称作“聚落”的地点，一些建筑的墙壁上、地面上，我都看到了和它很像的图案。 “妮特”，我猜她是“聚落”的……管理者？

CommanderWhat exactly does that mean?什么意思？

ColphneThe time I spent in the "Dwelling" was too short, and I didn't understand a lot of the things they said. However, everyone who's new would be gathered up to see "Niter"—the type that you and Krolik engaged in...我在“聚落”的时间太短，他们说的话很多我都听不懂。只不过，所有新来的人，都会被集中起来带去见“妮特”——就是克罗丽科你们参加的那种……

ColphneCrifium was there... he was always by Niter's side. If my fire control core—I should've already—赫瑞尤也在里面……他一直都在妮特身边，如果我的火控核心——我早就该——

CommanderUh, Colphne, as you can see, Niter's not responding right now. Have you seen anything similar to this?呃，寇尔芙，你也看到了，妮特现在毫无反应，这种情况你看到过吗？

Colphne...I don't know.……我不知道。

ColphneI don't know, but in the "Dwelling", I would sometimes see her staying in the same position for lengthy periods of time.我不知道，但在“聚落”的时候，我有时候会看到她维持同样的姿势很长时间。

CommanderWhat was she doing?在做什么？

ColphneSometimes she'd be looking at something, sometimes she just stood there, and sometimes she'd be speaking to a disciple—They refer to each other as "Unitas".有时候是在看着什么，有时候就只是站在原地，有时候是在和徒从对话——他们的互相称呼是“徒从”。

CommanderUnitas...徒从……

CommanderTime, place, are there any patterns?时间、地点，有没有特别的？

ColphneNo. She wasn't like that very often, and I didn't pay much attention.没有。 她出现这种状况的次数非常少，我也没有特别注意。

CommanderHow did she recover from that state?是怎么恢复过来的？

ColphneI don't know. The way I saw it, she just gradually went back to normal—I thought she was just spacing out.不知道。在我看来，就是普普通通恢复了正常——我还以为她在发呆。

ColphneIf she can invade Level II—Is she a Doll? But something seemed different when we connected to her Level II just now. It was—weird...如果她能入侵二级平层——她——是人形？不过刚才，我们接入的二级平层，看起来有点不一样——看起来，很奇怪——

KrolikYou mean all of that wacky stuff in there? Tsk, things were in all the wrong places and with all the wrong colors; it was like a maze and everything. It pissed me the hell off. Oh yeah, Leader was saying that something popped up when the connection was cut off.是说那里面乱七八糟的东西吧？啧，位置乱七八糟，颜色也乱七八糟，还找不着路，烦都烦死了。 哦对了，队长刚才断开映射的时候说好像发现了什么……

CommanderGroza?闪电？

Groza...After entering Level II, we observed a large number of objects spread across the environment with no apparent pattern. These objects were mottled in color, and their shapes and types could not be completely distinguished.……此次接入二级平层后，我们在环境各处观察到不规律分布的大量物件。物件表面出现色彩混杂，类型和状态不能完全分辨。

GrozaAdditionally, upon making contact with "Niter" in Level II, I attempted to invade her virtual cognition image, but was immediately expelled for an unknown reason. My guess is that it's related to the abnormalities in Level II. As brief as the time was, I managed to obtain a large quantity of information that I spent some time processing.另外，在与二级平层中的“妮特”接触时，我尝试入侵了她的心智，但很快就被排除，原因不明，推测与二级平层出现的异常状况有关。 虽然时间短暂，我也获得了一些信息。信息量非常大，我花了一些时间处理。

CommanderWhat've you got, Groza?哪些信息——闪电，你获得什么了？

GrozaNiter No.249 is her official name.“妮特No.249”，这是她的正式名称。

KrolikSo there are 249 things just like her?像她这样的，起码还有249个？

Nemesis...248...……248……

KrolikI—Of course I knew it was 248! I misspoke—Yeah, I misspoke! I never thought you'd pick this time to speak normally, Nemesis. Do you think I would have to follow you around every day if you were like this all the time?!我——我当然知道是248！我说错了——没错，我说错了！哼，没想到啊纳美西丝你居然这个时候好好说话你要是以后都这样还用我每天都跟着你？！

Nemesis...Dexterous fingers, strumming at glossy strings, painting a shape of pleasure...……灵敏的手指，拨动光滑的琴弦……描摹出愉悦的形状……

KrolikS-shut up if you can't hold it in! At least wait until Leader is finished! Or are you messing with me on purpose, huh?!你忍不住——你忍不住闭嘴啊你好好听队长说话啊？！这时候冒出来你是故意的吧？！

(Colphne is just about to tell them to stop, but then thinks better of it.)（寇尔芙正要开口阻止，但又很快控制住了自己。）

(She stands on the spot, looking a little dejected.)（她站在原地，神情看起来有些落寞。）

(I rub my temples.)（我按了按头。）

CommanderHold on, Nemesis, Krolik. Let Groza finish.停一下，纳美西丝，克罗丽科，先听闪电说完。

Krolik...Hmph.……哼。

(I give Groza a nod.)（我向闪电点点头。）

GrozaCompared to us Dolls, her body is still partially human with dysfunctional parts replaced with machinery. Nanomachines have been implanted in her body to supplant her thoughts and decision-making. She needs to receive regularly scheduled commands from a certain signal source to determine her next actions.与我们这些人形相比，她身体的一部分仍然属于人类，机能丧失的部分被机械替换。她的身体内被植入了纳米机械，这些纳米机械控制着她的思考和行动。她需要定期接受来自特定信号的命令，并以此决定自身的行动轨迹。

Commander...A source from where?……哪里的信号？

GrozaThe source of this special signal is uncertain and the contents are encrypted in a very cryptic manner, leaving most of it undecipherable. From what can be deciphered, I've grasped a few keywords: "Immore", "purification ritual", "summons", and of course "Paradeus".特定信号来源不明、通讯内容加密规则复杂，大部分无法解析。有限的可解析内容中，我捕捉到了几个关键词，“伊默尔”、“净化仪式”、“召集”，当然还有“帕拉蒂斯”。

GrozaThis is the extent of the information I have. The following are my speculations.这是我所获得的全部信息，以下是我的推测。

(Groza turns slightly at the main terminal. Her face is obscured by the light shining through the window.)（从总控台前微微侧过身，闪电的神色淹没在从落地窗外投射而来的光线中。）

GrozaThese people we have encountered, including "Niter" and the "Unitates", are followers of Paradeus.我们遇到的这些人，包括“妮特”和“徒从”，都属于帕拉蒂斯。

CommanderYeah, that lines up with my previous conjecture. With the current information at our disposal, this can be confirmed.嗯，这与我之前的猜测相符。以目前的信息推测，也已经能够确认。

GrozaAnd the nanomachines belonging to Paradeus inside "Niter" employ a system different from ours. Due to the different base structure, I could not successfully connect with the neural projection inside her virtual cognition image, which was what caused the abnormal imagery inside Level II. The Level II she connected into—而属于“帕拉蒂斯”的“妮特”体内的纳米机械应用了一套与我们不同的系统，基于不同的底层架构，我无法顺利接入她投射在二级平层内的心智映射，也因此造成了二级平层中出现的异常图像扰动。她所接入的二级平层——

CommanderGroza?闪电？

Groza...Is similar to ours, which was why I could enter and acquire some intel.……与我们相似，这是我能够入侵并获得部分信息的原因。

CommanderYou've already gone through that. Groza, is the Level II layer "Niter" uses abnormal?这一点你之前已经说明过。闪电，是“妮特”所使用的二级平层有异常？

GrozaNo abnormalities were found in the existing information. Additionally, it can be deduced that the "Dwelling" she belongs to has goals associated with "Immore" and that "purification ritual".没有在目前获得的信息中发现异常。此外，依据可解析内容推测，她所在的聚落，活动目的与“伊默尔”和“净化仪式”相关。

Colphne...Five days later.……五天后。

ColphneI overheard a conversation between her and a Unitas, telling them to bring more people; the more, the better. Five days after today, everyone would follow her to some place to hold the "purification ritual".我在聚落里听到她和徒从的对话，她需要徒从们带来更多的人，越多越好。从今天算起的五天后，所有人就要跟着她一起去一个地方，去参加“净化仪式”。

ColphneThe closer the site to "Immore", the greater the chance of the "purification ritual" succeeding. I don't know the coordinates.那个地方离“伊默尔”更近，离“伊默尔”越近，通过“净化仪式”的可能性就越大。坐标我不知道。

CommanderImmore... sounds like a specific individual? What is the "purification ritual"?“伊默尔”……听起来是指一个特定个体？“净化仪式”是？

ColphneNo idea... I thought that it was just mental comfort that Niter used to gather more people. You say they're "Paradeus", but what exactly is—我不知道……我本来觉得那些只是妮特用来笼络更多人的心理安慰——你说他们是“帕拉蒂斯”，“帕拉蒂斯”到底是什么——

ColphneCommander?指挥官？

(Colphne stares at me with expectation.)（寇尔芙看着我，似乎有些期待。）

Commander...Paradeus.……帕拉蒂斯。

CommanderPreviously known as the "white faction", its leader, using humans as materials, created a great number of half-human, half-robotic "Nytos". About ten years ago, when the Neo-Soviets were in a pact with the URNC, Paradeus caused widespread unrest in various cities, and Griffin was caught in it too.曾被称为“白教”，它的实际掌控者以人类为原料制造出了大量半人半机械的“涅托”。差不多十年前，新苏联与罗联签订协议的那段时期，帕拉蒂斯在各个城市引发了大规模骚乱，我曾经所在的格里芬也被卷入其中。

CommanderI participated in the operation to exterminate Paradeus. To my memory, Paradeus was completely eliminated. I tempered my expectations long ago... Unfortunately, we're faced with a worst case scenario. Paradeus has well and truly reappeared.帕拉蒂斯歼灭行动我有所参与，在我的记忆里，帕拉蒂斯已经被完全消灭。虽然我此前已经有了预期……很遗憾，最差的情况。帕拉蒂斯确实重新出现了。

CommanderThe "Nytos" of Paradeus cannot think on their own and were comprised of primarily cloned female subjects.帕拉蒂斯的“涅托”不具备自主思考的能力，也没有性别。我们通常以“它”来称呼它们。

CommanderTheir behavioral and operational modes are preprogrammed with the exception of a few special individuals. However, Paradeus didn't plant nanomachines inside Nytos back then. If "Niter" truly belongs to Paradeus... It's been ten years; they must have some development that I'm not aware of... a different system... a ternary system... no, that's impossible...它们的行为模式和行动目的都被预先定制……除了那几个特殊的个体……但当年的帕拉蒂斯并没有在“涅托”们身体内植入纳米机械……如果“妮特”属于帕拉蒂斯，十年过去，帕拉蒂斯一定有什么我不知道的发展……不同的系统……三进制……不，这不可能……

Nemesis...Settled regulations, arising from the sea...……既定的规律，自海面而来……

KrolikGuards—Combat Squad? What's that?近卫——作战小队？那是什么东西？

Commander...!……！

CommanderKrolik, when you left, Nemesis said a few things that none of us understood. The Guards Combat Squad—Nemesis, what do you know?克罗丽科，你去——你出去的时候，纳美西丝说过几句话，我们都没听懂。近卫作战小队——纳美西丝，你知道什么？

Nemesis...Complex elements, twisting and twining...……繁杂的元素，弯曲与缠绕……

KrolikShe says that's the only thing she can be sure of.她说这是她唯一能确定的。

CommanderThen, let me ask something else... Nemesis, it's not just that you've seen or are familiar with them; were you formerly affiliated with them?那我换个问题，纳美西丝……不只是见过，也不只是熟悉，你，以前属于帕拉蒂斯？

Nemesis...A boundless storm, reflecting upon an endless sea...……无边的风暴，倒映在无尽的海面……

KrolikShe has no clue. She only came to know the name "Paradeus" when you said it.她不知道。连“帕拉蒂斯”这个名字都是听你说才知道的。

(...This answer takes me completely by surprise.)（……这个答案完全在我的预料之外。）

CommanderWhat's the deal with the Guards Combat Squad?近卫作战小队又是怎么回事？

Nemesis...Accumulating shadows, cast by bright light... glimmering fragments...……黑影累积，藉由强烈的光芒闪烁……流溢的片段……

KrolikIt's the affiliation information in her neural cloud, and it shows up a lot with that symbol you were talking about. That's all she knows.就是记在她心智里的所属信息，老是和你提的那个圆规图案在一起出现。别的她不知道。

CommanderIs that really the meaning? Krolik, are you sure about that translation?真的是这个意思？克罗丽科，你没有翻译错？

KrolikHah? You don't trust my translations? Why don't you ask Nemesis yourself, then?哈？你不信我的翻译？那你问纳美西丝啊？！

(Nemesis nods in affirmation.)（纳美西丝应声点了点头。）

Commander...Alright. Well, Colphne says she doesn't know, and Nemesis is no different. Who's next, Groza?……好吧。怎么，寇尔芙先说了不知道，纳美西丝你也跟着不知道，下一个是谁，闪电吗？

Groza...……

Colphne...I really don't know.……我真的不知道。

(Groza is still gazing at me in silence. She almost feels cold to me.)（闪电仍然安静地看着我，安静到甚至有些冷淡。）

CommanderOkay, okay, it's alright. Then, last question, the "lost Cavitas".好好好，没事。那么，最后一个问题，“消失的科未塔”。

CommanderColphne, and Nemesis, if you know anything related to "Cavitas", I hope you will tell me.寇尔芙，现在加上纳美西丝，如果你们知道任何和“科未塔”有关的信息，我希望你们能够告诉我。

(Niter, who is still pinned against the wall, moves imperceptibly.)（被压在墙上的妮特不为人察觉地动弹了一下。）

ColphneI've heard that name a few times at the "Dwelling". I only know that "Cavitas" is important to them—or rather, to "Immore".这个称呼，我在“聚落”的时候听到过几次。我只知道“科未塔”对他们——或者说，是对“伊默尔”很重要。

Nemesis...Astray breezes amongst the plains, calling in vain...……散失在田野的微风，徒然呼唤……

KrolikShe can't remember. Commander, what is it with Cavitas?她想不到——指挥官，科……科未塔怎么了？

CommanderNothing. I'm thinking...……没什么。我在想……

(I expected the answer, but I still can't help but feel a little disappointed.)（虽然答案与我的预期相符，但我还是有些失望。）

CommanderI thought we'd at least have some concrete information on Paradeus after capturing Niter. While we do have some information, most of it is nothing more than speculation, and Cavitas...我原本以为抓住妮特，最低限度也能获得一些帕拉蒂斯的信息……现在确实获得了一些，但大部分只能是猜测，“科未塔”……

GrozaThe "purification ritual" is in five days, Commander. If we continue investigating, we might find more clues.“五天后的净化仪式”，指挥官。如果继续追查，我们能够获得更多线索。

Commander...Yeah. Groza, how far are we from the previous "Dwelling"?……嗯。闪电，我们现在距离之前的“聚落”多远？

GrozaWith our current speed, about five hours of travel.依照目前速度，需要行驶大约5小时。

CommanderNot too far then. Change of plans, Groza, tell Mayling to come to the ops room immediately. We've got no more need for the signal jammer.不算太远。计划变更，闪电，通知美玲立刻来指挥室，信号屏蔽装置用不上了。

Krolik—Who?!——谁？！

(Other than Krolik, who has to keep Niter under control, the Dolls including Colphne all turn towards the entrance of the ops room with their weapons raised.)（除了需要控制住妮特的克罗丽科，人形们立刻转向指挥室入口的方向，包括寇尔芙在内，所有人形都举起了枪。）

MaylingI told you not to go so fast... uh, Commander and Leader are talking about something, so let's slow down a bit—Aaah, Vepley, look out. You're going to run into something...就说不要走太快呀……呃、指挥官和队长她们不知道在谈什么，我们慢一点——啊，维普蕾，你看，这就撞上了呀……

VepleySorry—but Vepley's so happy! Helena gave Vepley a little doll! I don't know what it is, but it's super cute! Vepley☆loves it!对不起了啦——可是维普蕾好开心呀！海伦娜送给维普蕾一个小小的玩偶！虽然不知道是什么啦，但是超级可爱！维普蕾☆超喜欢！

HelenaCute, pairing!可爱、要搭配！

VepleyRight, right? It goes super well with Mr. Pizza!是吧是吧，搭配披萨先生超级合适的！

MaylingVepley! Watch where you're going!维普蕾！不要扭头要看路！

VepleyDon't worry—Aaaahhhhh, I'm gonna fall, I'm gonna fall!没关系的啦——啊啊啊要掉了要掉了——！

HelenaNo go!不走！

MaylingVepley!维普蕾！

(Realizing it is not an enemy attack, Nemesis and Groza lower their weapons.)（见不是敌袭，纳美西丝和闪电收起了枪。）

(Colphne waits a little longer before doing the same.)（寇尔芙迟一步，将枪收了回去。）

Krolik...What are they doing?……她们在干什么？

CommanderThat was quick... Krolik, hold Niter back.怎么这么快……克罗丽科，挡住妮特。

KrolikHold? Like this?挡住？这样？

(Krolik turns slightly with her back to the door.)（克罗丽科背对门口，侧了侧身。）

(With a creak, the slightly distorted door slides open. Vepley, Helena, and Mayling lose their balance and fall in a heap at the door, knocking down some supply crates and scattering parts all over the floor.)（伴随扭曲的声音，略微变形的滑门开启，摔倒在门外的三人失去支撑，倒在门口，各类装有零件的物资箱散落一地。）

MaylingCom, Commander—Ah!指、指挥官——啊！

HelenaVepley, heavy!维普蕾、重！

VepleyYou don't just call an idol heavy! Uwah, it's so embarrassing—Please forget all of that, everyone!不能说偶像重的啦！呜呜呜好丢人——大家可不可以忘记呀！

CommanderWhat are you doing?……你们这是？

(I walk forward and put myself between Helena and Krolik.)（我向前走了几步，挡在了海伦娜和克罗丽科中间。）

MaylingWe ran into Helena on the way, and she gave Vepley a doll. Vepley was really happy... and fell over after running into a handrail.我们在回来的路上碰到了海伦娜，海伦娜送了维普蕾一个玩偶，维普蕾很高兴……就撞到扶手摔倒了。

VepleyVepley didn't fall—It was practicing a special dance move!不是摔倒啦——是在练习特殊的舞步哦！

MaylingBut we're on the ground here together... Oh right, the parts!可是我们现在正一起倒在地上呀……啊对对对，零件！

(Mayling tries to get up and check the supply crates. Vepley wants to help, but ends up pulling Helena's hair again when she lifts her arm.)（美玲试图站起来去检查装有零件的物资箱，维普蕾见状抬起手想要帮忙，但手还没伸开，就再次扯到了海伦娜的头发。）

HelenaOw! Hair pull!痛！拽头发！

VepleyAhhhhh sorry—Vepley didn't mean it! Ohhh! Thankies☆Colphne!啊啊啊对不起呀——维普蕾不是故意的啦！哦哦！寇尔芙☆超级感谢！

(Colphne pulls Vepley to her feet.)（寇尔芙将维普蕾拉了起来。）

(Once Vepley has found her footing, Colphne gives Mayling and Helena a hand too.)（等维普蕾站稳，寇尔芙又向美玲和海伦娜伸出手。）

Colphne...Here.……来。

MaylingAh, thanks, Colphne!啊，谢谢，寇尔芙！

(Mayling and Helena let Colphne help them up, while Mayling gets right into taking stock of the parts in the supply crates.)（美玲和海伦娜握住寇尔芙的手站了起来，美玲立刻开始检查物资箱中的零件。）

MaylingLemme see... uhh, this is fine, this one's fine, this is too... and that, and this... Okay, next crate...我看看……唔，这个完好、这个也完好、这个没问题……还有这个……这个也还好……唔唔，下一箱……

(Even with two people in the way, Helena still catches sight of Niter...)（……就算有两个人挡着，海伦娜应该还是看到了妮特……）

(But she doesn't show any particular reaction. Right now, she is clutching Colphne's hand with both incomprehension and glee and refusing to let go.)（但她没什么特别的反应，现在正有些困惑又有些开心地抓着寇尔芙的手不放。）

HelenaColphne, okay!寇尔芙、好了！

Colphne...Let go first.……你先放开。

HelenaPresent, Colphne, should have!礼物、寇尔芙、也要有！

ColphneWhat present? Another ribbon? Vepley gave you that one. It wouldn't do for me to have it... I've put it together with your clothes.什么礼物，还是蝴蝶结？那个蝴蝶结是维普蕾送给你的，我拿着不太好……我已经放在你换洗的衣服上了。

VepleyColphne likes ribbons too? Do you want one from Vepley? That way, everyone who likes them can have one!寇尔芙也喜欢蝴蝶结吗？那维普蕾也送你一个好不好？这样喜欢蝴蝶结的大家就都有蝴蝶结啦！

ColphneNo, that's not the point...……不，重点不是这个……

CommanderHow about we use this chance to go through the IFF data re-registration?就趁这个机会重新登记一下权限归属怎么样？

(I take a few steps back to make room for Krolik so that she can keep a better hold on Niter. I also take the chance to change the subject.)（我后退几步，给克罗丽科留出空间，方便她控制妮特，顺便转移了话题。）

Colphne...……

CommanderUh, Colphne, we have some tough battles up ahead. If your affiliation is not logged in the Elmo, we've got no way of saving a backup of your neural cloud in case things go awry...呃，寇尔芙，接下来的战斗可能会很艰难，如果你的权限归属不在我们的艾莫号，出现极端情况的时候，我没有办法保存你的心智……

CommanderColphne, the person who gave you this name would never wish for you to just disappear like this, right?寇尔芙，给了你名字的那个人，总不愿意让你就这么消失吧？

(At the far end, Groza remains silent at the main terminal.)（最远处，闪电站在总控台前，默不作声。）

Colphne...What is all of this—!……搞什么啊——！

MaylingThis one's busted, Commander!这个坏了，指挥官！

(The two exclaim at the same time. Colphne freezes, and they stare at each other.)（两人几乎同时出声。寇尔芙愣了一下，与美玲对视。）

Colphne...……

MaylingAh, that... it was nothing. Colphne, you go first...啊，那个……我……我没事……寇尔芙，你先说……

Colphne...But your part's messed up.……但你是零件坏了。

CommanderMayling, the mission's changed. I haven't had the chance to notify you yet, but we don't need the signal jammer anymore. Instead, we need you to try and rig up some sort of tracker for Niter and process the information left in her virtual cognition image. Anyway, Colphne, what were you saying?美玲，任务变更，还没来得及通知你。信号屏蔽装置用不上了，不过需要你试试看能不能给妮特加装一个定位装置，顺便处理一下它心智中存储的信息。但是现在——寇尔芙，你想说什么？

ColphneI...……我……

Colphne...………………

Colphne...It's like I'm the only person on the MCV who cares about the whole deal with me leaving before...……就好像整个基地车只有我一个人在乎我之前离开那件事……

ColphneYou're all chatting away about this and that; no one has been avoiding me at all!你们聊这个聊那个，完全都没有想要避开我啊！

Nemesis...A not yet dissolved soul, within a lonely expanse...……尚未解体的心灵，立于孤立空间……

KrolikOhhhhh—Never thought you'd be the type to say something like that, Nemesis. She's right, Colphne. You're just having a hissy fit, and you're expecting us to take it seriously?哦——哦，没想到你也能做出这种发言啊纳美西丝。 她说得没错，寇尔芙你闹脾气还要我们当真，这就过分了啊？

VepleyColphne's being petty? But Colphne's always been like this, right?原来寇尔芙在闹脾气吗？可是寇尔芙一直都是这样的呀？

HelenaColphne, excited, don't understand, weird!寇尔芙、兴奋、不明白、好奇怪！

Colphne...Helena, this is how I am to you? But I've been with you for ages.……海伦娜，在你心里我就是这样的？以前可都是我在陪你吧。

HelenaUhhhm—Colphne, like!唔唔——寇尔芙、喜欢！

VepleyVepley likes Colphne a ton too! If Colphne could practice dancing with Vepley, that'd be even better!维普蕾也超喜欢寇尔芙哦！如果寇尔芙能够陪维普蕾一起做舞蹈的练习，那就更好啦！

ColphneWhy should I practice dancing with you? Aren't you a T-Doll?为什么要陪你练习舞蹈啊，你是战术人形吧？

VepleyNonono, Vepley is an idol!不不不，维普蕾是偶像的啦！

ColphneWhat do you mean "idol"—You were putting up that whole look like you wanted Leader to pick you up in battle earlier. Were you really taking combat seriously?什么“是偶像”啊——刚才还在战斗中摆出一副要队长把你抱起来的样子，你真的有在认真作战吗？

HelenaPicking up, secret weapon!抱起来、秘密武器！

VepleyYeah, secret weapon!没错，是秘密武器哦！

ColphneI'm not in any place to talk, but Leader—Aren't you a bit too lenient on Vepley?虽然不该我说，但队长——你是不是对维普蕾太纵容了点？

(Groza nods. The flickering light on the monitor of the main terminal shines a faint red on Groza's profile.)（闪电应声点了点头。总控台屏幕上闪烁的光打在闪电侧脸，映出浅浅的红。）

MaylingWell, I... I used to think sometimes that Colphne wasn't acting like Colphne... but it seems like it's still the old Colphne after all. Thank goodness...那个……我……以前我偶尔会觉得，寇尔芙不太像是寇尔芙……不过，现在感觉寇尔芙还是以前的样子，真是太好了……

MaylingYou know how to ease the air, you make jokes, and if you're around when a fight breaks out you save me a lot of the trouble with repairs... You're really important, Colphne.会缓和气氛，会和大家开玩笑，战斗的时候，只要有寇尔芙，就能帮我减少一大部分维修工作……寇尔芙，真的很重要呀。

(Finding herself at the center of everyone's attention, Mayling starts fidgeting uncomfortably with her clothes.)（见我们盯着她，美玲有些不好意思地抓紧了自己的衣服。）

Colphne...……

CommanderSo, how about that IFF data? Miss "Important" Colphne.怎么样，要不要重新登记一下权限归属？“重要”的寇尔芙。

ColphneI...……我……

KrolikGet this over with and we'll go get rid of that piece of garbage for you. No more of this dawdling around.赶紧解决了好去帮你把那个垃圾干掉，磨磨唧唧的。

Colphne...Just for now... If—If you're lying to me, I'm still leaving!……只是暂时的……如果——如果是在骗我，我还会走的！

KrolikWere you the type to be sour about stuff like this all along?——以前怎么不知道你还是个嘴硬的？

VepleyBut you didn't look like you wanted to leave at all, Colphne... Vepley gets it☆it was a theatrical performance!可是寇尔芙你看起来完全不像是想走的样子呀……维普蕾、知道了☆是情景演出！

ColphneTh-theatrical performance?!情、情景演出？！

CommanderOkay, okay, let's just say that you agree, Colphne. Mayling, I'll have to trouble you with this.好好，那就默认寇尔芙你同意了。美玲，辛苦你一下。

MaylingNo problem! I'll deal with Niter—Leader?!没问题！我马上处理一下妮特的事情——队长？！

(Mayling immediately dumps the parts that she has not got around to inspecting back into the supply crate and dashes towards Groza. The parts make a crash as they land inside the crate.)（美玲立刻将手中还没有检查的零件放回箱子里，然后冲向闪电。零件落入箱子，发出一声不轻不重的“砰”。）

Groza...Mayling.……美玲。

(Groza tilts her head, as if she has just awakened from a dream.)（闪电如梦初醒般偏了下头。）

(Meanwhile, Mayling is already standing next to her, her attention fixed on the blinking red light on the main terminal screen.)（美玲已经冲到了闪电身旁，她站在闪电身旁，全部注意力都在不停闪动红光的总控台屏幕上。）

MaylingError report—System intrusion! The self-repair program was stopped 7 minutes ago. Alarm system repair progress at 58%, automatic alerts deactivated! Leader!报错信息——是系统入侵警报！自动修复程序已经在0007前暂停，警备系统修复进程58%，自动警报未启用！队长——！

GrozaI, I didn't see...我，我没有看到……

(...Groza stammers as the blood seems to drain from her face. What on earth...)（……闪电的解释有些苍白，她到底是……）

(No, this isn't the time to think about it. I must focus on solving the problem at hand first.)（不，现在不是想这个的时候，先解决紧要问题。）

CommanderArea of intrusion?入侵区域？

MaylingInquiring... vehicular communications equipment currently occupied... message sent... tracing route... failed—正在查询……车载通讯装置占用中……信息已发出……路径追踪……失败——

KrolikAn intrusion on our communications? Is it Niter again?!入侵通讯？又是这个妮特？！

KrolikGet over here, Nemesis! Don't let her take herself apart again! Hold her down in a few more places!纳美西丝你过来！它别又把自己切开了！多按住点地方！

Nemesis...Contorted elements... horizontal entanglement...……弯曲的元素……横向缠结……

KrolikYou think I want to be this snug with you?! Hold this thing down!你以为我想跟你贴这么近啊？！给我按住了！

MaylingWe're under attack! Initiating imaging systems—it's the "Unitates"—They've caught up, Commander!受到袭击！启动应急影像识别——是、是“徒从”——他们追过来了，指挥官！

CommanderGet Niter under control! Mayling, immediately put a positional transponder on Niter! Analyze her neural module logic, and clear the message records for the past 24 hours! Groza, prepare for combat!控制住妮特！美玲，立刻对妮特加装定位回传装置！解析心智模块逻辑——清除24小时内的信息记录！ 闪电，准备迎击！

Groza...Yes.……是。

KrolikWhat are you doing? The signal's coming from this thing; let's just take her out!你到底要干什么啊指挥官，信号不是它发的吗，把它干掉不就行了！

CommanderNo.不。

(I stare at Niter, who has gone quiet.)（我盯着看似安静下来的妮特。）

Commander...Let her go.……放它下去。

Darkest Moment 至暗点

GrozaMCV self-diagnostic program is nearing completion. The vector engines will start in 2 minutes.即将完成基地车自检程序。向力引擎将在0002后启动。

HelenaFlat, flat, flat—Tall! Very tall, so many?平、平、平——高！ 高高的、有好多？

CommanderWe're very close to Red Zones now. The topography is different from Yellow Zones.这里已经非常靠近红区，地表结构与黄区不同。

(Helena seems very excited as she leans against the window. Groza is working at the main terminal nearby.)（海伦娜趴在落地窗前，看起来非常兴奋。在她不远处，闪电站在总控台前，正低头操作。）

(I look back and forth between the two, observing them from behind.)（我站在闪电身后不远，来回观察着两人。）

HelenaRed Zone, very red!红区、红红的！

CommanderThe "Red Zone" is just a name. Though I'm not sure why, these high-contamination zones were called "Red Zones" from the very beginning, probably something along the lines of a warning.“红区”只是个称呼——虽然我也不清楚为什么一开始这种高污染区会被称为“红区”，大概是警示的意思。

HelenaOhh! Red, full, adds score!哦哦！红红的、满满的、是积分！

CommanderScore? Have you been playing video games with Mayling, Helena?积分？你这是最近和美玲一起玩游戏了吗，海伦娜？

(Helena immediately turns around and draws a large circle in the air with her hands.)（海伦娜立刻转头，双手在身前划了一个超大的圆。）

HelenaColphne, together! Mayling, no stop, win many!寇尔芙、一起！美玲、不结束、赢好多！

CommanderMayling wanted to use video games to appease Colphne? It's a miracle that Colphne didn't leave again...……美玲想用玩游戏来劝寇尔芙？寇尔芙没有再次离开基地车可真是个奇迹……

HelenaHuh?唔唔？

(Helena tilts her head in confusion.)（海伦娜歪着头，表情困惑。）

(The scenery outside the window shifts continuously as the Elmo drives along. Helena soon redirects her attention to the view.)（艾莫号持续运行，落地窗外的景色也在持续变化，海伦娜很快就重新把注意力放在了观察景色上。）

GrozaCountdown: three, two, one. MCV self-diagnostic is complete; all damaged modules have been repaired. The vector engines are operating normally.……倒计时，三、二、一，基地车自检结束，基地车所有受损模块确认修复完成。向力引擎运行正常。

GrozaThe ops room Collapse radiation has been cleansed. The Collapse radiation level is returning to zero, Commander.指挥室内坍塌辐射已清除，当前坍塌辐射浓度检测……最新结果返回，确认为0，指挥官。

CommanderAlright. Even if it's just a few tiny digits, it's always good to clean it up.嗯。虽然也只有零点零几，清除一下还是好些。

GrozaColphne has already analyzed the dark brown liquid substances left on the ground. It's determined to be blood, from a human.寇尔芙已经分析过了地面上残留的暗褐色液体成分，判断为血液，来源属于人类。

CommanderWe did indeed guess that "Niter" is similar to a "Nyto" in that they are half robotic. But for Collapse crystals to appear on a Nyto?嗯。之前确实也猜到了“妮特”会和“涅托”一样，是半人半机械的人形，但“妮特”身上居然会出现坍塌结晶……？

GrozaWere there no Collapse crystals on "Nytos", Commander?“涅托”身上没有坍塌结晶吗，指挥官？

(...There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with her responsiveness or expressions, so what was that just now...?)（……反应速度、表达方式都与此前并无二致，那之前……）

Commander...For the ones I encountered and had intelligence on, no.……以我当时所遇到的涅托、所掌握的情报来看，没有。

CommanderWith zero protection in environments with intense Collapse radiation, they did not—or rather, in the short term, they did not exhibit E.L.I.D. symptoms, much less forming Collapse crystals, which is a symptom of late-stage E.L.I.D.那些“涅托”就算在完全无防护的条件下处于强坍塌辐射环境中，身体内也不会——或者说在短期内不会产生E.L.I.D.病变，更不会出现长出坍塌结晶这种能够被视为处于E.L.I.D.晚期的症状。

GrozaThere are two possibilities. Paradeus experienced a deterioration in available technology when they restructured, and as a result, "Niter" and the "Nytos" did not use previously common technology.可能性有两种，帕拉蒂斯在重组时产生了技术退步，“妮特”和“涅托”，都没有沿用此前的技术。

GrozaOr past experiences cannot be applied to the new Paradeus, and for some reason, "Niter" as a distinct individual uses new technology?或者，过往的经验已经无法适用于重组后的帕拉蒂斯，而出于一些原因，作为新个体的“妮特”应用了新的技术？

CommanderBut in various aspects, "Niter" is still a far cry from the "Nytos" I've seen previously.但从各个方面来看，“妮特”都和我之前见过的那些“涅托”相差很远。

(I soon rule out one of my conjectures.)（我很快否定了其中一个猜测。）

(With Helena engrossed in admiring the view, the ops room is utterly quiet. All that can be heard is the monotonous hum of the Elmo's engines.)（海伦娜被景色吸引，看得非常认真，指挥室里安静了下来，只能听到艾莫号在行驶中发出的规律性噪音。）

(This makes for the perfect background noise while I organize my thoughts.)（这样有规律的噪音非常适合思考，我开始梳理自己的思路。）

CommanderThough I'd be more inclined towards the latter. If the one leading Paradeus is still William, I doubt they would be suffering from technological deterioration.不过，我还是更倾向于后者。 如果带领帕拉蒂斯的人还是威廉，我不认为“技术退步”的发生对象会是帕拉蒂斯。

GrozaWilliam...?威廉……？

CommanderThe target of my final mission at Griffin, William.我在格里芬最后一个任务的任务对象。威廉。

(This name brings back some very unpleasant memories. I bet I'm not looking too happy right now.)（这个名字带起了一些不太好的回忆，我的脸色应该不太好看。）

CommanderAbsorbing the population from habitable areas in the Yellow Zones, the "Unitates", the "purification ritual" which carries an unclear meaning, "Helena", the "Borricha" Helena mentioned, and finally "Niter" and "Immore", who are possibly new variants of Nytos...从黄区的居住点里吸收人群、使用“徒从”这个名称、意义不明的“净化仪式”、“海伦娜”、海伦娜提到的“波林卡”……以及还不知道是不是属于新型涅托的“妮特”和“伊默尔”……

CommanderIf William's goal is still to create a "fully-immune individual", Paradeus would no doubt be tougher to handle than before under his leadership and ten years of redevelopment.如果威廉的目的还是制造“完全免疫体”，在他的带领下，用了十年重新发展起来的帕拉蒂斯，一定比之前更加难对付。

HelenaHuh? Hmm? Helena, heard?唔？唔唔？海伦娜、听到了？

(Helena turns to look at me upon hearing her own name.)（听到自己的名字，海伦娜回头看我。）

CommanderIt's nothing.没什么。

HelenaCommander, say bad things, bad person!指挥官、说坏话、是坏人！

Commander...Besides bits and pieces of knowledge, you seem to have gotten better at expressing yourself, haven't you, Helena?……不只是各种各样的知识，你的表达能力是不是也提升了一些，海伦娜？

HelenaMaking sound, circles!响了、有圈圈！

(A new notification appears on the screen of the main terminal. Helena runs over at once, trying to touch the screen.)（总控台的屏幕上出现新提示，海伦娜立刻跑过去，想要触摸屏幕。）

HelenaCircles, lots! Not moving?圈圈、有好多！不动了？

GrozaDon't touch that, Helena.这个不能动，海伦娜。

HelenaUgh...唔……

(Helena struggles but fails to shake Groza off. She retracts her arms begrudgingly.)（海伦娜挣扎了一下，没能挣脱闪电，只能悻悻地收回了自己的手。）

GrozaCommander, the transponder Mayling placed indicates that Niter has stayed in the same location for more than 32 minutes, exceeding the longest time spent stationary in the past two days.指挥官，美玲给妮特加装的定位回传装置显示，妮特已经停留在同一位置超过32分钟，超出过往两日内监测获得的最大停留分钟数。

CommanderBy how much?超出百分比？

Groza185%.185%。

CommanderRequest coordinates after reaching 200%, and set it as the target location.到达200%后请求定位，设置为目标位置。

GrozaUnderstood.了解。

(I study the terrain through the window.)（我看了一眼落地窗外的地形。）

CommanderThe target location might be close to the Red Zone. Groza, tell Mayling to prepare all squad member equipment as per level III protection. Go find Mayling after the target location is confirmed.目标位置可能非常接近红区，闪电，通知美玲按照III级防护要求整备，对象包括人形小队全体成员——确认目标位置后你就去找美玲。

CommanderWe've requisitioned the Collapse radiation detectors that were missing for level III protection from Poludnitsa. After confirming delivery, please have Mayling set upper limits depending on your respective body conditions. Please take note of the displayed value while in combat and retreat immediately when you reach the danger level.III级防护要求里缺少的坍塌辐射探测仪之前已经通知佩妮泽送货，确认到货后请美玲按照你们各自的防护情况设置预警上限，战斗中注意装置显示数值，到达危险范围后立刻撤退。

GrozaRetreat?撤退？

GrozaCommander, the apparatus generates a pretty broad danger zone after setting an upper limit. If we retreat immediately when reaching the danger zone, we risk missing out on scouting opportunities. I think we need to use all means available to learn more about Paradeus, Commander.指挥官，设置上限后，坍塌辐射探测仪依据上限所自动计算出的危险范围区间较大。进入危险范围后即撤退，可能会错失探查机会。我认为我们需要尽可能获取与帕拉蒂斯有关的信息，指挥官。

(Groza looks at me resolutely.)（闪电直视着我，表情非常坚决。）

GrozaFor the sake of completing the mission you started but couldn't finish, I'm hoping you'll let me make the decision on when to retreat, Commander.为了结束你没有完成的任务，下达撤退命令的时机，我希望能够交给我，指挥官。

(...It is an expression that I know very well.)（……这个表情，我非常熟悉。）

(I encountered Groza again in one of the ruins in the Yellow Zone about ten years ago. Since then, I've noticed some changes in her.)（差不多十年前，在一处位于黄区的废墟里，我再次遇到了闪电。从那时起，闪电就有了一些改变。）

(It is quite natural for the wear and tear of a Doll's neural cloud to cause memory loss, which could lead to changes in personality as a result.)（人形的心智受损，因而造成记忆缺失，并因后天再次的记忆积累而发生性格改变，这本来就是一件很正常的事。）

(Over the course of the last ten years, I have thought about helping Groza track down her neural backup stored in Griffin's database from her time in Griffin, but I never got the chance to do that.)（十年里，我也有想过帮闪电找一找她的心智备份——在格里芬时期，留在格里芬数据库中，闪电的心智存档，但一直没能找到合适的机会。）

(My resolve is always renewed whenever Groza makes this face.)（而我几次产生这种想法——都是因为闪电露出了这种表情。）

(Since our reunion, Groza has been strangely obsessive about certain things—completely unlike the Groza I used to know.)（重逢后的闪电，莫名其妙地会对一些事情非常执着，执著到不像是之前我所认识的那个闪电。）

(But I wonder if this sudden obstinacy is being aroused by the face I made when I mentioned William just now or...)（但这次突然的坚持，是因为我刚才提到“威廉”时的脸色，还是……）

Commander...Alright.……好。

(As always, I relent.)（与过往一样，我选择让步。）

(Helena has started to get bored of the view outside the window, but she can't get past Groza, so she shuffles over to me and tugs at my sleeve.)（对窗外的景色开始感到厌烦，又不能突破闪电的阻拦，海伦娜拖着脚步从我身边走过，扯了扯我的衣服。）

HelenaTired... Want sleep...困……要睡……

CommanderWant to return to the dorm? The chairs are fine for taking a break on, but aren't any good for sleeping.要回休息室吗？休息区的椅子休息一下还可以，睡起来不会很舒服。

HelenaNo! Here... Sleeping here!不！在这里……这里睡！

(Helena is so tired she can barely keep her eyes open, but she is still adamant in her refusal.)（虽然已经困到在努力睁着眼睛，海伦娜仍然表现出了坚决的反对。）

(...Just like Groza.)（……就和刚才的闪电一样。）

Commander...There's a blanket in the second cabinet to the left of that chair.……毯子在椅子左边第二个柜子里。

HelenaGood noon...午安……

(Helena makes for the lounge.)（海伦娜走向了休息区。）

(I repeat my answer to Groza.)（我向闪电重复了一次我的回答。）

CommanderI can give you authorization to make the judgment call on when to retreat. However, I have one more thing I need to confirm.判断并选择撤退，这个权利可以交给你。但我还需要确认一个情况。

GrozaYes?是？

CommanderAbout what's happening with you... Any progress, Groza?关于你身上发生的事情……有任何进展吗，闪电？

GrozaNothing that can be called "progress".没有任何能被称为“进展”的发现。

(Groza's reply is resolute and devoid of hesitation.)（闪电的回答干脆而果断，没有丝毫犹豫。）

(...I can't come to any conclusions based on such a response.)（……依据这样的回答，我无法做出任何推断。）

Commander...Alright. Tell me if there's anything.……好吧。有进展告诉我。

GrozaWill do.好。

CommanderAlso, pay attention to Nemesis.另外，注意纳美西丝。

CommanderEven if it's not my style to be suspicious of my team members... If Nemesis once belonged to the Paradeus Guards Combat Squad, whether willingly or not, she may have other motives for coming to our MCV.虽然怀疑队里的成员不是我的风格……如果纳美西丝以前属于帕拉蒂斯的近卫作战小队，不管是出于自愿还是被迫，她来到我们基地车，可能有别的目的。

GrozaBut Nemesis has not acted in any way worthy of suspicion ever since she joined us. Is this a judgment you've made with your understanding of Paradeus, Commander?但从加入基地车到目前为止，纳美西丝并没有做出任何值得被怀疑的行为。这是基于你对帕拉蒂斯的了解所做出的判断吗，指挥官？

Commander...I suppose.……算是吧。

CommanderShe's a bit suspicious in terms of speech, no? In any case, it cannot hurt to be more careful in matters related to Paradeus.纳美西丝在语言风格方面也算是有些可疑？总而言之，事关帕拉蒂斯，谨慎一些总没错。

GrozaUnderstood.了解。

Epiphyllum 昙

GrozaRefit completed, squad has reached designated position.换装已完成，小队已经到达指定位置。

CommanderStatus report.报告异常。

GrozaThere have been no abnormalities thus far. There is no damage to combat units. Ammo expenditure is around 12%. The apparel of these "Unitates" can hide most of our surface features, infiltration proceeding as normal.目前无异常。各作战单位素体无损伤，弹药平均损耗约在12%。“徒从”的服装能够遮盖大部分体表特征，潜入行动正常进行中。

CommanderPrioritize acquisition of intel. Mayling will send you the MCV's coordinates in a moment. Retreat at the first sign of danger.以获取信息为首要条件。基地车位置坐标美玲稍后会发送给你们，遇到危险尽快撤退。

GrozaI will be cautious.我会谨慎判断。

CommanderThe moment she saw those strange tower-like structures, Helena insisted on coming... I've already instructed her to listen to your orders, to keep her own defense system in check and don't do anything rash. Make sure to keep her safe while moving.一看到那种奇怪的塔形建筑，海伦娜就坚持要去……我已经叮嘱她听你的命令，控制好自己的防御系统，不要贸然启动。你们行动时注意保证海伦娜的安全。

GrozaHelena may be able to remember more once she touches these buildings.实际接触这些建筑，海伦娜也许能够回想起更多信息。

CommanderYeah, that's what I'm thinking. Bring her back safe, Groza.嗯，我也这么想。把她安全带回来，闪电。

GrozaUnderstood.了解。

CommanderEven though we are using Mayling's encrypted channel, I will temporarily cut off comms in order to avoid the situation that happened last time. Make sure to report regularly. The safety signal is 22, and the SOS signal is 49. After receiving the latter, I will send over the drone.虽然使用的是美玲设置的加密线路，为了防止出现之前的情况，我会暂时断开通讯。 注意保证定时联络。安全信号22，求援49。收到求援信号后，我会派无人机过来。

GrozaWill do.好。

(Groza taps her communicator and ends the call.)（闪电敲了敲自己的通讯终端，断开了通讯。）

(The outpost is bustling with groups of Unitates dressed in robes.)（据点中人群熙攘，徒从们大多身穿长袍，成群结队。）

(Wearing similar robes, Groza's team blends in with the crowd and slowly heads toward the largest spired building some distance away.)（闪电小队穿着与徒从们相似的长袍，混在他们之中，一起缓慢地向着不远处最大的尖顶建筑走去。）

(Walking in the center of their formation, Helena stops from time to time and stares at the tower-shaped building in a daze.)（走在中间位置的海伦娜时不时停下脚步，看着逐渐接近的塔型建筑发呆。）

(With her view obstructed by her hood, Krolik runs into her from behind.)（后方的克罗丽科被兜帽遮挡了视线，不小心撞在了海伦娜身上。）

KrolikTch, let's get a move on, why are we standing around?啧，走啊，站着不动干什么？

Helena...……

GrozaThis inverted triangular building, is this the "Borricha", Helena?前面的倒三角尖顶建筑，是“波林卡”吗，海伦娜？

HelenaNo! Borricha, really big! Um...不是！波林卡、要好大……唔……

HelenaBorricha, clear, pointy...是透明、尖尖的、波林卡……

VepleySomething that's transparent, sharp, and has a similar name—Vepley has seen it before!透明的、尖尖的，名字很相似的东西，维普蕾以前见过的哦！

(Vepley looks back at the others from the front of the line and points at her own forehead.)（最前方的维普蕾回头，伸出食指点了点额头。）

KrolikYou've seen it?你见过？

VepleyMhm! Hm—Let Vepley think for a bit...没错！唔——让维普蕾想一想……

VepleyAh! Yeah, it was at [Morning DREAM☆TIME!]'s premiere, which took place on a super beautiful snowy mountain! The location file says that "Glicka" is at the bottom of the mountain, inside a glass house! However, the performance didn't go smoothly... Do you want to listen to it! Vepley remembers all the lyrics and moves and can sing it right here!啊！对了，是在《早晨的梦想☆TIME！》的首演现场☆雪山超级漂亮的！场地资料里说，雪山下的玻璃房子里的就是“格利卡”哦！不过好遗憾，演出没有顺利进行啦……大家要不要听！歌词和动作维普蕾都记得，现在就能唱！

ColphneSing wha—Vepley, we're here on a mission! Glicka, isn't that some plant?唱什么啊——维普蕾，我们现在是在执行任务！格利卡，那是植物的名字吧！

VepleyIs it is it? Hm, to think things can be named like this...是吗是吗？唔，原来还会有这种取名方式……

Nemesis...Mountain ranges and rapids, traversing the oceans...……群山与激流，遍历海洋……

KrolikDon't just go and learn weird things, Nemesis! Translating for you is already tedious enough. Don't make my job any harder, okay?不要随随便便学习啊纳美西丝！帮你翻译已经够烦了别给我增加工作难度好不好？

VepleyOhhh! Nemmy thinks it's cool too, yeah? Vepley☆'s learning!哦哦！小纳美也觉得很有意思对不对？维普蕾☆也要学习！

KrolikNemmy? What kind of name is that?小纳美？你那是什么叫法？

VepleyNemesis is too long of a name, and it's not cute at all to say..."Nemmy" is way cuter, with less syllables, so the audience will remember it easily! Hm... "Krosha" is cute too☆“纳美西丝”这个名字太长了啦，叫起来就很不可爱……“小纳美”不是会更可爱吗，音节短一些，观众也能更快记住哟！唔……“小克罗”、也很可爱☆

KrolikK-Krosha?小、小克罗？！

ColphneShush! Pipe down—We're going to be found!嘘！你们安静一点——要被发现了！

(They all lower the heads at once and try to stay hidden.)（几人立刻低下头，试图隐藏自己。）

(...Except for Helena. The soft light reflected by the glass spire glimmers in her eyes.)（——只有海伦娜例外。玻璃尖顶反射出的柔和光芒，在海伦娜的眼中熠熠生辉。）

Helena...Teacher...……“老师”……

(Krolik whacks Helena on the head from behind.)（站在海伦娜身后，克罗丽科一巴掌拍上海伦娜的头。）

KrolikKeep your head down, Helena!低头，听到没有，海伦娜！

ColphneShouldn't you be the one doing that? The hood's being propped up by your ears!你才是应该低头的吧！兜帽都被你的耳朵撑起来了！

KrolikAnd that's my fault? Who knew these clothes had a hood?!这能怪我？谁知道这衣服还有帽子啊？！

Nemesis...Boundaries, in perpetual limbo, commending adamant bedrock...……以永久不易的界碑，赞颂坚固的顽石……

KrolikThey aren't removable, okay?!不能摘掉的好吧？！

VepleyYeah, yeah! Vepley understands! The ears are Krosha's secret to popularity—Without 'em, Krosha will be just like all the other idols, and that's no good!嗯嗯嗯！维普蕾、明白的哦！兔耳是小克罗有人气的秘诀☆没有兔耳，小克罗就和别的偶像一样了，这样绝对不可以！

(Vepley turns her head discreetly and gives Krolik a thumbs-up.)（维普蕾悄悄转头，向克罗丽科伸出了大拇指。）

KrolikDon't call me that! These aren't bunny ears, and can you not do that whole spiel on me?!别用这个名字叫我而且这不是兔耳而且不要把你那一套放在我身上啊？！

GrozaQuiet!安静！

(Groza, who has been observing her surroundings carefully from the front of the line, has finally had enough. She tilts her head and connects to Level II.)（处于队伍前方、仔细观察周围环境的闪电终于忍耐不住，她侧过头，接入了二级平层。）

GrozaRemain silent; don't draw any attention. Use Level II messaging if you need to communicate.保持安静，不要引起其他人注意。如果需要沟通，使用二级平层通信。

KrolikAh—Oh! Level II messaging? That's a thing?哦——哦！二级平层通信？还能这样？

GrozaYeah. The line's stopped. Stay alert.嗯。队伍停下来了。注意警戒。

KrolikIsn't this a queue to get into that funnel-like building? Is the purification ritual going on in there?这是在排队吧？排队进那个长得像个漏斗的建筑里？那个净化仪式就在里边？

GrozaWe can't be sure yet, but this is the area where the transponder signal is coming from. Considering its appearance and scale, it's very likely.还不能完全确定，但定位回传装置显示的位置就在这个区域内。以它的规模和外形考虑，有很大的可能。

VepleyAnd the people lining up here seem like they're following someone's lead—Huh, each of the leaders all resembles that "Niter" we saw before!而且周围排队的大家看起来都是跟着自己的领队哦——唔，领队们长得都很像之前我们见过的“妮特”呢！

KrolikThey don't just look like them, they are! Is "Niter" a mass-produced model?不止是像吧那就是啊！“妮特”是量产型号？

ColphneIt was Niter No. 249, so that means there are 248 more. Didn't you know that before, Krolik?妮特No.249，和它一样的有248个以上，克罗丽科你之前不是知道的吗？

KrolikI did! It's tedious to just stand around here for a long time. Colphne, why do I get the impression that the way you talk has changed and that you have something against me since you returned?我知道！站这里什么也不干等太久了不随便说点什么很烦的好吧——寇尔芙，我怎么觉得你回来之后说话风格也变了还就针对我？

ColphneI, I'm not trying to—我、我没有针对你——

KrolikWhere the hell did that fake ass tone of yours from before go?你以前那种假到不行的语气哪去了？

GrozaQuiet!安静！

GrozaDon't stay still while using Level II messaging and keep your limbs moving. Don't use it if you're not used to using it, and avoid using it for chatting.使用二级平层通信的时候不能停滞在原地，注意肢体动作……如果不习惯用，那就不要用了，更不要用它聊天。

GrozaEveryone, we are in the middle of a mission.各位，我们现在在任务中。

(A sound from the distance interrupts their conversation.)（遥远的响声打断了几人的对话。）

(At the same time, the light at the top of the spired building flickers and shifts from the original soft white to a harsh silver.)（随着响声，尖顶建筑上流转的辉光闪烁了一下，从原先柔和的白色转变为了略带锋利感的银色。）

(Seeing the change in the light, everyone around them stops in their tracks. They make the cross sign with their fingers and takes out something stored in a transparent container, lifting it over their head.)（看到光芒的变化，周围的人群停了下来，摆出了双手交叉的姿势，又都拿出了一个装在透明容器里的东西，捧在手里，高举过头。）

Groza...Collapse Epiphyllum?……坍塌昙花？

VepleyDifferent groups are holding different things, but the leaders and their members are holding the same things... Are those insignias for different groups?每一队都不一样，但是领队和小队成员的是一样的……是不同队伍的队徽吗？

KrolikIs that really important? Leader, since we don't have one of those, what should we do?关注点不对吧！队长，我们没有这东西，怎么办？

(Communicating on Level II has already made their movements sluggish to begin with, and the fact that they aren't lifting transparent containers over their heads makes them stand out from the crowd even more.)（本来就因二级平层通讯而行为滞后，此刻，又没有随之举起透明容器，在人群中，几人看起来非常显眼。）

(The Unitates around them slowly turn to stare at them in silence.)（周围，开始不断有徒从缓缓转头，盯着几人，默不作声。）

Groza...Use the Collapse radiation detectors.……用坍塌辐射探测仪。

(Groza unhooks the detector from her belt. She copies the Unitates in making the cross sign with her fingers with her head lowered and lifts the detector over her head.)（闪电率先取下挂在腰间的探测仪，略微低头，先学着其他人摆出双手交叉的姿势，随后将它高举过头顶。）

(The detector looks vaguely different from the transparent containers in the surrounding Unitates' hands, but it does contain an Epiphyllum.)（探测仪的外壁看起来与周围人群手中的透明容器略微有些不同，但生长在其中的坍塌昙花却非常相似。）

KrolikHow do you use this thing...这东西怎么用啊……

GrozaHold it up.举起来。

(Helena is still spacing out, so Krolik taps her and gets her to lift her detector.)（看到海伦娜仍然在发呆，克罗丽科拍了她一下，帮她举起了探测仪。）

HelenaUhh...……唔……

KrolikHold it, put it up. Yeah, just like that.拿好，举起来，对，就这样。

ColphneOh, Krolik, you worry too much.克罗丽科你还真是爱操心。

VepleyAh, someone's coming!啊，有人过来了！

(Maybe they were a bit too slow, or maybe their "containers" look a bit off, a Unitas breaks away from his own group and walks towards them.)（或许是因为几人慢了一拍的动作，或许是因为几人举起的容器略有不同，一个徒从离开自己所在队伍，向几人走来。）

Pious UnitasAdparlitas.安帕利塔。

(He stops in front of Krolik.)（他站到了克罗丽科面前。）

KrolikUh, you, you're here...?呃、你、你来了……？

Nemesis...Heh...……呵……

KrolikNemesis! I heard that!纳美西丝！我听到了！

(Krolik keeps one hand lifted holding the detector and pulls Nemesis forward from behind with her other hand. Nemesis is forced to stand before the Unitas.)（克罗丽科一手维持着高举探测仪的姿势，一手从身后拽出了纳美西丝，纳美西丝被迫站到了徒从面前。）

Nemesis...……

KrolikLaugh all you want, what can you say now?让你笑，我看看你现在能说什么？

(The Unitas's face is largely obscured by his hood, but he just stands there in front of the clearly suspicious-looking group, completely still.)（兜帽挡住了徒从的大部分脸，虽然面前的人形迹可疑，他也只是站在那里，没有任何动作。）

(They start getting nervous. Underneath her robe, Groza's hand is resting on her weapon.)（几人紧张了起来，长袍之下，闪电握住了枪。）

Nemesis...Adparlitas.……安帕利塔……

(Nemesis nods expressionlessly at the Unitas, her eyes calm.)（纳美西丝面无表情地向徒从点了点头，目光平静。）

(The Unitas looks at Nemesis, his gaze lingering on the Epiphyllum in her detector for a few seconds.)（徒从注视着出声的纳美西丝，目光在她手上探测仪中的坍塌昙花上停留了几秒。）

Pious UnitasWe gather here so Lady Immore may bring us peace.我们聚集在这里，伊默尔大人将为我们带来安宁。

Nemesis...In varied shapes, converging at a distant altar...……以各异的形状，朝向辽远的圣坛……

(The Unitas gives Nemesis a nod and returns to his original spot.)（徒从向纳美西丝点了点头，回到了自己之前所在的位置。）

KrolikWhat are you both doing?……你们这是在干什么？

VepleyIs that a signal for a special performance? Vepley doesn't understand...是特殊的演出信号吗？维普蕾，听不太懂……

(The Dolls stare at Nemesis dubiously. Nemesis only shakes her head.)（人形们用疑惑和怀疑的目光上下扫视着纳美西丝，纳美西丝摇了摇头。）

(The sound comes again from the distance, and the silver light shining at the top of the spired building gradually fades. The procession resumes its movement.)（遥远的响声再次响起，尖顶建筑上流转的银色辉光逐渐消失，前方的队伍开始移动。）

GrozaStart moving. Vepley, contact the Commander. Send "22".开始移动。维普蕾，联络指挥官，发送“22”。

VepleyLeave it to Vepley!交给维普蕾！

GrozaHelena, follow.海伦娜，跟上。

Helena...Okay...……嗯……

(Keeping their detectors raised above their heads, the group follow the Unitates towards the building with the inverted pyramid.)（高举着探测仪，几人跟着徒从们走向了有倒三角尖顶的建筑。）

(The main entrance of the building is damaged and cannot close properly. The group file in through the door as part of the procession.)（建筑的大门因破败而无法完全闭合，排在队伍中，几人依序通过了这道门。）

(Behind the door is a small, cramped room.)（大门之后的，是一个局促的小房间。）

(It is very dark inside the room. The procession stops.)（房间内非常黑暗，队伍停了下来。）

KrolikWe finally started moving, so why has it stopped again?好不容易开始动，怎么又停了？

VepleyThere's a door ahead—Ah, it's the symbol we saw!前面还有一道门哦——啊，是我们见过的图案！

KrolikParadeus' symbol, yeah?帕拉蒂斯的标志是吧？

ColphneShh. Listen, what's that sound?嘘。你们听，什么声音？

(Muffled voices can be heard in the darkness.)（黑暗中逐渐响起模糊的声音。）

(They seem to be coming through the door ahead of the group. It sounds like a large number of people repeating something over and over again.)（声音应该是从几人前方的门内传来，似乎有很多人在不停地重复着几句话。）

(They cannot really make out what they are saying through the door.)（因为门的阻隔，几人并不能听清具体的话语内容。）

(Faint rays of light shine into the dark room as the door slowly opens.)（有微弱的光线随着逐渐开启的门射入了黑暗的房间。）

GrozaAll units, stay alert.各作战单位，注意警戒。

(The group look on vigilantly.)（几人提高了警惕。）

(Through the gap of the door, one can see a long and brightly-lit corridor. It seems to be quite spacious.)（从门缝内望去，能够看到一条有些长度的甬道，甬道尽头很亮，应该是个很大的空间。）

(There is a large figure in the corridor, but only their silhouette can be seen with the light shining in their direction.)（从黑暗的环境中背光看去，只能看到那个空间里有一个巨大的黑影。）

(The procession starts moving again. As each Unitas passes by the emblem on the door, they put down the transparent containers that they have been lifting and kiss the emblem reverently.)（队伍再次开始移动。在经过门上的标志时，徒从们都将高举透明容器的手放下，满怀敬意地亲吻它。）

KrolikDo we have to kiss it too?我们也要去亲它？

Nemesis...Under the cover of night, unnoticed luminance...……隐藏在夜幕下，无从察觉的光亮……

KrolikHmph, you think I would kiss the same spot as you? I should be the one concerned that your neural cloud, with its tiny storage, will affect mine, okay?哼，你以为我想跟你亲同一个地方？我还怕你那存储空间还没一个物资箱大的心智影响我好吧？

VepleyYou can stage a fake kiss! Just like Vepley~可以借位哦！就像维普蕾这样~

(The group walk up to the door. Vepley turns her head slightly, leans in towards the emblem on the door, and quickly backs away.)（几人走到了门前，维普蕾微微侧了侧脸，靠近挂在门上的标志，很快又再次退了回来。）

VepleyIt's simple☆很简单的☆

(Following Vepley's example, the others get past the door without a hitch and enter the corridor.)（学着维普蕾的样子，几人顺利通过了门，走入了甬道。）

(Unlike the building's ornate outer appearance, the stone walls on the two sides of the corridor are surprisingly crude.)（与建筑还算是精美的外表不同，甬道两侧的石壁出乎意料的简陋。）

(Probably due to repeated plundering, all that decorations and sculptures within the building have been destroyed. All that remains are the murals.)（似乎是因为长期的劫掠，建筑内部除了壁画之外的装饰和雕塑已经被毁坏殆尽。）

(As the group proceed down the corridor, the muffled voices gradually become clearer, but they stop the moment the group exit the corridor.)（随着几人的行进，模糊的声音逐渐清晰，但却在几人离开甬道的一瞬间停了下来。）

(The corridor leads into a large hall, which is strangely cavernous due to the loss of its interior decorations. Above the hall is an enormous vaulted ceiling, below which stands the looming figure.)（甬道连接的是一个大厅，因为内部饰物的消失，大厅显得出奇空旷。大厅的上方是巨大的弧形穹顶，穹顶下，巨大的黑影逐渐显形。）

(It is a towering sculpture.)（——那是一个巨大的雕塑。）

VepleyVepley, doesn't really like this...维普蕾、有点不太喜欢……

KrolikHow'd Paradeus make something like this?帕拉蒂斯怎么会弄出这种东西？

(The procession stops once again.)（队伍再次停了下来。）

(A large crowd of Unitates have gathered here, but the hall still feels very spacious because of the impressive ceiling height.)（大量的徒从聚集了过来，但因为建筑过高，涌动的人群并没有将大厅的空旷感减弱半分。）

(The group study their surroundings as well as the hulking sculpture carefully.)（几人小心观察着周围的环境，观察着那个巨大的雕塑。）

(Calling it a sculpture might not be entirely accurate. Its outer shell is wrought out of battered organ pipes. There is an ornamental object at that top whose crude craftsmanship makes it pretty much unrecognizable.)（说是雕塑，其实并不确切。它的外壁由破旧的管风琴管道构成，顶端装饰着一个做工拙劣的物品，看不出具体的形貌。）

Nemesis...Dark forests, lighting the flame towards the dawn...……树丛黑暗，燃起通往黎明的火焰……

KrolikThat's a Boojum? How is that possible? You meant that it was based on a Boojum, right?那是伯介姆？怎么可能？你是说它的原型是伯介姆吧？

(The light shining through the vaulted ceiling illuminates the dust dancing in the air and caresses the exterior of the sculpture, lending this grotesque-looking object an air of eerie sanctity.)（穹顶透出的光线照射在它拙劣的外形上，光线随着空气中晃动的尘埃，轻柔地抚摸雕塑的外表，给这个看起来非常古怪而丑陋的造物增添了一丝诡异的神圣感。）

Colphne...!……！

(A robed Unitas who looks very similar to the others is standing not far from the sculpture.)（雕塑旁边不远，有个穿着长袍、外观看起来与其他人非常相似的徒从。）

ColphneIt's Crifium—Leader!是赫瑞尤——队长！

VepleyAh! It is! Colphne is amazing—啊！真的是！寇尔芙好厉害——

GrozaColphne, don't move!寇尔芙，别动！

Colphne...I just need one minute! I'll be careful... It'll only take one minute to do the injection—They won't notice!……我只需要一分钟！我会小心的……我过去，注射药剂只要一分钟——绝对不会被发现！

GrozaNo one is currently moving around us, Colphne. Making a move now will only make us stand out!现在我们周边没有活动对象，贸然行动目标太大了，寇尔芙！

Colphne...……

(Groza looks around and pulls her hood down to hide her face.)（环顾四周，闪电扯了扯兜帽，盖住了自己的脸。）

GrozaPrepare to connect to Level II and control Niter. If we can't move, then we make them approach us!准备接入二级平层，控制妮特。 我们不能行动，就让他们过来！

Light 光

GrozaCommand successfully entered, target is moving. Estimated time to contact is 13 minutes. Keep your eyes open, Nemesis. Get ready, Colphne.指令输入成功，目标对象移动开始，预计0013后发生接触。 纳美西丝，注意掩护。寇尔芙，做好准备。

ColphneWay ahead of you.我早就准备好了。

Nemesis...A burning fortress, disappearing in radiance...……燃烧的壁垒，于辉光中消失……

KrolikLeader, she's telling us to stop!队长，她让我们停下！

(Even as Krolik speaks, a clear metallic clang can be heard.)（与克罗丽科的声音同时响起的，是清晰无比的金属碰撞声。）

(The sound originates from somewhere above the sculpture, but the source cannot be clearly pinpointed.)（声音来自于雕塑的上方，但却没有明确的发声源。）

(At the clang, all the surrounding Unitates hold up their glass container in their palms, which are overlapped in a cross in front of their chest.)（随着碰撞声，周围的徒从们改变了姿势。他们的双手在胸前交叉，但手心向上，玻璃容器被托在手掌中。）

(Not far away, Niter and the Unitates she is leading also stop moving towards Groza and the others. They turn to face the sculpture and assume the same pose as the other Unitates.)（不远处，妮特和它所带领的徒从队伍也停止向闪电几人移动，转向雕塑的方向，与其他徒从摆出了一致的姿势。）

(Crifium is at the rear of the line.)（——赫瑞尤就在队伍末尾。）

Nemesis...Great wings, fanning the storm... descending from a faraway frontier...……巨大的羽翼，煽动风暴……自遥远的边界降临……

KrolikWhat's starting, the ritual? No—Hold on, Helena, what are you doing?!什么要开始了，净化仪式？不对——等一下，海伦娜，你干什么？！

(As if drawn by an invisible force, Helena starts approaching the sculpture in a daze. Krolik grabs her by her clothes right away.)（像是被无声的召唤牵引，海伦娜不受控制地向雕塑走去，克罗丽科一把扯住她的衣服。）

Helena...……

(Helena's hollow eyes are fixed at a single point directly ahead; her face is completely blank. She struggles with such force that Krolik is finding it difficult to hold onto her.)（没有回应，没有表情变化，海伦娜怔怔地看着前方未知的一点。她持续挣扎，克罗丽科甚至有些拉不住她。）

KrolikHey, stop, did you hear me? Vepley, stop her!喂，停下，你听到没——维普蕾，拉住她！

VepleyKrolik, you need to be more gentle with girls!克罗丽科，对待女孩子要温柔一些哦！

Helena...Need to, go...……要、过去……

KrolikHuh?哈？

(The only response to Krolik is another metallic clang.)（回应克罗丽科的，是又一次响起的金属碰撞声。）

Groza...!……！

(Behind them, the final Unitas group enter the great hall.)（几人身后，最后一队徒从进入了大厅。）

(The door slams shut at the end of the corridor.)（甬道尽头，大门轰然关闭。）

(Starting from the ring of Unitates closest to the sculpture, they lift the glass container in their hands one after the other.)（从最靠近雕塑的一圈徒从开始，每个人都维持着双手交叉、手心向上的姿势，将托在手掌中的玻璃容器高举。）

Unitas(Chanting)（——唱诵——）

(The Unitates gradually start chanting, their individual voices compounding into a loud chorus.)（唱诵的声音逐渐响起，个体渺小的声音汇聚成巨大的声浪。）

(Helena remains dazed and rooted to the spot. The Dolls are also confounded by the eerie and sonorous chanting.)（海伦娜呆呆地站在原地，人形们也被这种诡异而浩大的声势所震慑。）

Unitas(Chanting)（——唱诵——）

(Krolik, having stowed away her detector, is now desperately covering her ears with her hands.)（克罗丽科的探测仪已经收了起来，她尽力捂住自己的耳朵。）

KrolikGah—That's too damn noisy! It's like there are a million Nemesises mumbling next to my ears. Can they shut up?!这也——太吵了吧！像是一万个纳美西丝在我耳边嚷嚷——能不能闭嘴啊？！

Nemesis...Stirring dust, firm in the Earth's waves...……拨动尘埃，稳固于大地的风浪……

KrolikListen closely? To this? How the hell am I supposed to understand this gibberish?专心听？这些声音？乱七八糟的我哪能听懂？

VepleyFeels... almost... sad...感觉……有点……悲伤……

VepleyEveryone seems so happy, but why are they so sad at the same time...大家明明看起来都很开心，为什么又很难过呀……

KrolikThat doesn't sound right, how do you know they're sad?不对吧，你从哪里知道他们难过？

VepleyVepley can see it! Everyone's emotional value... is like Crifium's when we saw him at Saga's...维普蕾就是能看到啦！大家的情绪数值……和在萨珈那里最后一次见到的赫瑞尤好像……

Unitas(Chanting)（——唱诵——）

(The chant continues.)（唱诵仍在持续。）

(As it reaches a climax, the door on the other end of the hall opens, and a girl-like figure dressed all in black slowly strides out.)（随着唱诵到达高潮，远处另一道大门打开，一个全身漆黑，外表看起来近似少女的人影缓步而出。）

(The chant fades out as the girl appears. After a brief moment of silence, the Unitates start cheering enthusiastically.)（唱诵的声浪随着少女的出现平息，短暂的静默后，是更加热烈的呼喊声。）

Delighted UnitasLady Nyto!涅托大人！

Fanatical UnitasIt's Lady Nyto!是涅托大人！

Pious UnitasLady Nyto is here... Please save me...涅托大人到来……请拯救我……

GrozaNyto?涅托？

(The girl smiles coldly.)（近似少女的人影露出了冷淡的笑容。）

(She bows her head slightly at the Unitates, and they fall silent.)（它向徒从们微微颔首，徒从们安静了下来。）

(With their Ephiphyllums still raised, they make way and gaze upon her ardently as she makes her way towards the sculpture beneath the vaulted ceiling.)（他们高举起坍塌昙花，让开了通道，热切地盯着它走向穹顶之下的雕塑。）

(While the Unitates shift around, Groza and the others take the opportunity to regroup.)（随着徒从们的移动，几人也借机汇合在了一起。）

(The Nyto stops near the sculpture and hovers lightly in the air, bathing in the light shining through the ceiling.)（涅托走到了雕塑附近，轻盈地悬浮了起来，它让自己沐浴在了透过穹顶洒下的光芒之中。）

NytoThe Man of Light bestows the Gospel.……光……之人……赐予……

KrolikShe's flying? Is it an anti-gravity device?飞起来了？反重力装置？

Nemesis...Dissipating smoke, the silence splitting dawn apart...……飘散的烟雾，割裂黎明的寂静……

KrolikI'm destroying the mood? Come on, Nemesis, can you even understand what a mood is with that tiny neural cloud of yours?我破坏气氛？不是吧纳美西丝，你那展开不到两米的电路还能理解什么叫气氛？

GrozaStay alert! Vepley, contact the Commander, send "22".维持警戒！维普蕾，联络指挥官，发送“22”。

VepleyDonezo☆Vepley hears everyone's voice. Is that black-haired girl... a Nyto?发好啦☆维普蕾听到大家的声音了哦，那个黑头发的女孩子，啊，不对，应该是……“它”，就是涅托吗？

GrozaYes, should be.嗯，应该是。

NytoWe have walked though long passages as our crystals shone dimly in the dark, our days together ancient and long.我们穿过长长的甬道，晶石在黑暗之中散发幽幽微光，共存的时日久远而漫长。

(The Nyto's voice resounds through the cavernous great hall.)（涅托的声音在空旷的大厅中回荡。）

(The Epiphyllums in the Unitates' transparent containers slowly begin to bloom and emit a faint glow, forming a sea of flickering starlight in the great hall.)（徒从们手中，透明容器里的坍塌昙花逐渐开放。昙花开始散发微弱的光芒，在空旷的大厅底部连成闪烁的光的海洋。）

(Flowers, light, a girl. A seemingly harmless scene of peace.)（花朵、光芒、少女，画面非常平和，看起来毫无威胁。）

NytoWith hope in our hearts, we come from a place of pain. Lady Immore, please hear our call, guide our path forward, and deliver us from suffering by your mercy and grace.我们怀抱希望，自苦痛中来。伊默尔大人，请聆听我们的呼唤，请引导我们前往，请以恩典与怜悯使我们远离一切苦痛。

NytoBelievers pure of heart, martyrs of true intent, please follow me as we break perturbation with patience, and walk on the path to peace.纯洁的信奉者，忠诚的牺牲者，请跟随我，以忍耐破除迷惘，共同走上通往安宁的道路。

UnitasOn His path.跟从祂的道路。

NytoPlease follow me, for honor and hope shall be borne of our offerings.请跟随我，荣耀与希望将在我们的奉献中得以展现。

NytoHe lights the candles in the darkness, igniting the anger, and waving farewell to past days. Those departed shall embark then, the remnant stars summoning the blessings of the Exalted One.祂在黑暗中点燃微光，燃起与往日告别的愤怒。离去之人随之离去，残留的星点将唤起至高者的祝福。

NytoListen, for the bell rings. The light beckons, the day of advent is here!听，倒数的钟声正在鸣响，微光将希望昭示，回归之日已经到来！

UnitasShow us the way!请向我们昭示！

(The Unitates with their containers lifted high start moving.)（高举容器的徒从们开始移动。）

(They keep circling the sculpture slowly. The balls of light flow like a river of stars.)（他们不停地围绕雕塑缓慢行走，连续的光点在空旷大厅的底部划出一条发光的河流。）

KrolikI have no idea what that Nyto is saying. These people are moving again. What do we do? Follow them?从刚才开始我就没听懂那个涅托在说什么——现在这些人又开始乱动，我们怎么办啊，跟他们一起走？

GrozaBack off to the outermost circle. The inner circle is moving quickly, and without knowing the route and purpose, it'll be easier for our cover to be blown.退到最外圈。内圈移动速度较快，我们不清楚移动路径和移动目的，更容易暴露。

VepleyThey're making a flower!是要组成花哦！

(Vepley points at the Epiphyllums held up by the Unitates and then at the floor.)（维普蕾指了指徒从们捧着的坍塌昙花，又指了指地面。）

(As the Unitates shuffle along, seemingly random dark-colored patches appear on the floor.)（随着徒从们的移动，地面上露出了看起来非常无序的深色斑点。）

VepleyIt's hard to change the formation with many people, but it'll be simple if every team just moves according to the markings on the ground! Look, Leader, the inner circle has stopped. Doesn't the formation look like the pedals we are holding?人数很多的队形转换是很难的，不过只要每个小队都按照地面上的标记移动就很简单啦！队长你看，最内圈已经停下来了，他们的队形，像不像是大家手里花朵的花瓣呀？

Groza...Hm.……嗯。

GrozaStart moving.开始移动。

(Groza's group copy the Unitates' movements and slowly circle around the sculpture.)（闪电几人学着徒从们的移动方式，开始缓慢地围绕雕塑行走。）

KrolikIt really is a flower. Huh, with how dorky you are normally, I never thought that you'd be this useful when it came down to it, Vepley.还真是花啊？哼，没想到平常看着冒冒失失的，认真起来还有点用嘛维普蕾？

VepleyDon't doubt an idol's discipline! Vepley☆super serious mode!不要怀疑偶像的素养哦！维普蕾☆超认真！

NytoWe were jubilant under Lady Immore's protection, and the cries of chaos will not divide us. Behold, for the place of belonging descends—我们因受到伊默尔大人的庇护而感到喜悦，无序的呼唤将不能使我们远离。看，归去之所即将降临——

(The hovering Nyto, her fingers still interlaced in a cross, stops her proclamation.)（半空中的涅托停止了宣告，维持着双手交叉的姿势。）

(The metallic clanging stops, and the Unitates come to a halt at the same time.)（金属碰撞声停止，徒从们也在同一时刻停下。）

Helena...Colphne, hurts, it hurts...……寇尔芙、好痛、好难受……

ColphneHelena?海伦娜？

(Colphne pulls her gaze away from Crifium and glances at Helena.)（将视线从赫瑞尤所在的位置移开，寇尔芙瞥了一眼海伦娜。）

ColphneWhere does it hurt?哪里难受？

Helena...All, hurts, what, where...……好多、好痛、什么、在哪里……

(Helena cradles her own head.)（海伦娜捂住了头。）

(Colphne pulls Helena's hands away and feels her forehead. She leans in closer and studies the girl's pupils and lip color.)（寇尔芙将海伦娜的手拉开了一些，摸了一下海伦娜的额头，又凑近观察了一下瞳孔和唇色。）

ColphneI can't see anything on the surface. This balm has sedative ingredients that's cool to the touch. This should provide relief if your head hurts. I'll take a better look when we get back later.外表看起来一切正常。这是含有镇定成分的药膏，体感清凉。如果你是头疼，贴上会好受一些，等回去我帮你好好检查一下。

KrolikHmph, leaving already?哼，回基地车吗？

ColphneN-No, what I mean is that the MCV has better equipment—不是——我是说，基地车的设施很齐全——

GrozaWe're still on a mission.任务还在进行中。

(Groza taps Colphne on the shoulder and nods at the others.)（闪电拍了下寇尔芙的肩膀，向其他人微微点了点头。）

(Following the Unitates' example, they stand in a semi-circle and watch their surroundings.)（随着周围的徒从们，几人站成了一道半弧形，各自注意着周围。）

NytoThe way back is sealed, and the gate is closing. Believers pure of heart, martyrs of true intent, please follow me as we offer pure Cavitas...归去的路途已经断绝，开启的大门正在关闭。纯洁的信奉者，忠诚的牺牲者，请与我一同，一同将洁净的科未塔奉上……

(The Nyto slowly scans her surroundings, as if to find a specific position. A few seconds later, she turns.)（涅托缓慢地巡视了一圈，似乎是在寻找一个特定的方位。没过几秒，它就调转了位置。）

(The Nyto makes the cross sign with her fingers again in the direction she has chosen.)（朝着它选定的方位，涅托重新摆出了双手交叉的姿势。）

(The Unitates turn with her and raise their hands again.)（徒从们随着她的动作一起转身，将双手收回后，再次高举。）

NytoPlease offer Cavitas. Suffering shall become a thing of the past, the light of hope blazing once more.请奉上科未塔。苦痛将成为过去，希望的微光将再次燃起。

NytoLady Immore, please wait upon the returning path, and ring the guiding bell for us—For we shall come to gather once more under the light.伊默尔大人，请等候于归去的路途，请为我们奏响引导的钟声——我们仍将重归于光辉之下。

(The Nyto bows slightly.)（涅托微微弯腰。）

NytoAdparlitas!安帕利塔！

(The Unitates bow in turn, their arms raised. The Epiphyllums in full bloom glow within their containers.)（徒从们随之弯腰，他们双手高举，盛开的坍塌昙花与透明容器一同发着光。）

UnitasAdparlitas!安帕利塔！

Groza...He recovered?……恢复了？

VepleyIs-is that a special stage effect? Incredible! Next performance, Vepley wants to try too!是——是特殊的舞台效果吗？好神奇！下次的演出，维普蕾也想试试看！

Nemesis...Dispersed light, gathering again...……逸散的光芒，重新汇聚……

KrolikSome people are that different? Huh? Can someone be cured of late-stage E.L.I.D.?个体不同？什么意思？有些人到了E.L.I.D.晚期还能被治好？

ColphneImpossible!不能！

VepleyShh—The performance's still on; the audience should be quiet!嘘——演出进行中哦，观众要保持安静！

(Colphne looks down and composes herself. She looks intently in Crifium's direction.)（寇尔芙低头冷静了一下，重新专心地盯着赫瑞尤所在的方向。）

ColphneNemesis' prediction is incorrect. If the Collapse particles inside the patient are removed with an anti-E.L.I.D. vaccine and they receive additional medical care before the onset of mid-stage E.L.I.D, they can be cured—but not late-stage E.L.I.D. By then, all the patient's organs will have developed issues, and death is only a matter of time.纳美西丝的预测是不对的。E.L.I.D.患者在发展到中期以前，使用抗E.L.I.D.疫苗清除体内的坍塌粒子之后，辅以医疗手段治疗，是可以治好的——晚期不能。晚期的E.L.I.D.患者体内的器官几乎都已经产生病变了，死亡只是时间问题。

ColphneThere is no method to treat someone with late-stage E.L.I.D. using current medicine, much less in a matter of minutes. This isn't related in any way to their personal constitution, either.以目前的医学发展程度，没有办法治好一个到了E.L.I.D.晚期的人，更何况只有短短几分钟。这和个人体质没有关系。

KrolikHear that, Nemesis? It seems you guessed wrong.听到了吗纳美西丝，说你猜错了？

Nemesis...……

(Not far away, the Nyto crosses her fingers, her eyes calm and serene.)（不远处，涅托双手交叉，目光平和。）

NytoBlessings upon the one who is purified.为净化之人献上祝福。

(Her inorganic voice echoes around the great hall. The Unitas, now back to normal, looks around in confusion and returns to his original positions sluggishly.)（无机质的声音在大厅内回旋，恢复常态的徒从茫然环视四周，动作呆滞地走回了原来的位置。）

(A cheer erupts among the Unitates around him as they huddle towards him eagerly. Some Unitates with growths of Collapse crystals on their bodies even burst into joyous tears. The crowd is starting to get disorderly.)（围绕他的徒从们爆发出欢呼，争相围过去，一些身体上生长着大簇突出坍塌结晶的徒从甚至喜极而泣，场面一时显得有些混乱。）

(Amidst the commotion, the Nyto shifts her gaze again, and the Unitates fall silent immediately.)（喧闹中，涅托再次转变了注视方向，徒从们随之安静了下来。）

(She raises her arms once more.)（它再次抬起了手。）

ColphneCrifium!赫瑞尤！

(The Epiphyllum in Crifium's hands emits a soft but brilliant glow.)（距离几人不远处，赫瑞尤手中的坍塌昙花散发出明亮而柔和的光芒。）

NytoThe one to be purified has been chosen.净化之人已经选定。

(Colphne's pupils contract. The moment she strides forward, Groza pulls her back.)（寇尔芙的瞳孔收缩了一下，她才刚抬起脚，闪电就立刻拉住了她。）

GrozaDon't, Colphne!不能过去，寇尔芙！

ColphneIf I don't—That bastard's going to be cured! I couldn't even find Anfiya's... why should he? Why should he?我现在不动——他就要被治好了！安菲娅姐姐甚至都没有……他凭什么——他凭什么！

KrolikIsn't it better to waste him after he's cured?治好了再干掉他，这不是更好吗？

VepleyWow, Krosha is saying something cool☆小克罗——做出了好帅的发言☆

KrolikHmph, of course. Just wait, Colphne, this Crifium guy's nothing. I could easily kill him ten times over!哼，那当然。寇尔芙你等着，赫瑞尤算什么，我轻轻松松就能干掉他十遍！

Colphne...……

(Crifium walks down the aisle created by the Unitates towards the sculpture rapturously.)（赫瑞尤激动地沿着其他徒从们让开的通道走向雕塑。）

(Colphne makes no response.)（寇尔芙站在原地，没有回答。）

(Everyone's attention is on Colphne, so none of the Dolls notice that the defense spheres hidden under Helena's robe have started hovering.)（注意力都放在寇尔芙身上，人形们都没有发现，海伦娜藏在长袍下的防御装置微微浮动了起来。）

Helena...No...……不……

Out of Hand 失控

(Krolik knocks Helena out and throws her over her shoulder to stop her from making mindless attacks.)（克罗丽科将胡乱攻击的海伦娜打晕，扛在肩上。）

(Helena's three spheres drift listlessly around Krolik now that their master is unconscious. Krolik smacks her lightly on the face.)（因为主人意识的丧失，海伦娜的三个球无精打采地飘在克罗丽科周围，克罗丽科拍了拍她的脸。）

KrolikHey, hey, you alright, Helena?喂，喂，你还好吧，海伦娜？

VepleyKrosha's being rough again! Vepley saw that! You hit Helena upside the head with a "bang"—And it hurt just to listen to! I told you to be more gentle with girls!小克罗太粗暴了呀！维普蕾、看到了哦！“砰”地一下打了海伦娜——听起来就好痛好痛！都说了要对女孩子温柔一点的呀！

KrolikDid you not see her indiscriminate attacks?! Would we be under attack if not for her? Knocking her out is the fastest way to solve the problem, can't you see? And I told you to stop calling me that, didn't I?!她在胡乱攻击你没看到吗？！要不是她这些徒从能来攻击我们？我把她打晕解决问题最快你知不知道而且我也说了不要这么叫我的吧？！

VepleyBut I just called you Krosha when you said "something cool" and you accepted without objection!可是刚才小克罗就答应了耶——好帅那里！

KrolikStop changing the topic will you?!不要转移话题啊？！

GrozaVepley, send "49"! All units, retreat in 16 minutes.维普蕾，发送“49”！各作战单位，0016后撤退！

(About a dozen meters away, Colphne calmly switches to a new magazine. She stoops to dodge a Unitas's attack, then uses her momentum and delivers a kick to another Unitas.)（十几米之外，寇尔芙冷静地拿出一个弹夹换了上去，随后压低身体，躲过了一个徒从的攻击，又顺势使用侧踢击退了另一个徒从。)

(She looks directly ahead, her eyes blazing. Crifium is half-collapsed on the floor not far away, unable to make a sound.)（她目光灼灼地盯着自己的正前方，就在不远处，赫瑞尤受到攻击，已经半跪在了地上，发不出任何声音。）

ColphneThree.3。

GrozaNemesis, cover Colphne!纳美西丝，掩护寇尔芙！

NemesisComplete silence... swimming amidst the vast seas...……静默无声……于广阔的海洋中游弋……

(Nemesis uses the opening created by Vepley and takes aim at a Unitas near Colphne.)（纳美西丝藉由维普蕾留出的空挡，瞄准了寇尔芙旁边的一个徒从。）

(A gunshot rings out right next to Colphne. She glances in that direction.)（枪声在身边响起，寇尔芙瞥了一眼。）

ColphneTwo.2。

(The Unitas next to her falls backward. Colphne frees his crossbow from his hands and aims it at another Unitas directly in front of her.)（身侧的徒从仰面倒下，寇尔芙顺势旋转了半圈，左手扯过他手中拿着的弩箭，近距离瞄准了面前的一个徒从。）

ColphneOne.1。

(The shot Unitas collapses. Colphne locks eyes with Crifium. Nobody now stands between them.)（徒从中箭倒下，她与赫瑞尤之间的直线上，再也没有任何人阻隔。）

(She runs up to him and presses her barrel against his head.)（寇尔芙几步冲过去，将枪口抵在赫瑞尤的头上。）

Colphne11th Medical and Chemical Regiment, 3rd Medical Team, why did you attack them, tell me!第十一医护防化营第三医疗队，为什么要去袭击他们，说！

CrifiumAh... hah...哈……哈……

NytoBlessings upon the one who is purified.为净化之人献上祝福。

(The Nyto raises an arm.)（涅托伸出手。）

(She is pointing at a Unitas amidst the cluster of light who looks a lot shorter than the others.)（它所指的方向，有一个处于光团中的徒从，那个徒从的身高相较其他人矮了许多。）

(Groza stares at the cluster of light and feels an unsettling sense of familiarity.)（闪电盯着光团，感受到了怪异的熟悉感。）

GrozaThat's...?……那是……？

(A short distance away, Colphne is holding Crifium by the collar.)（不远处，寇尔芙抓紧了赫瑞尤的领口。）

ColphneDon't play dumb with me! You Varjagers weren't even active in that area—Why did you attack them—why did you kill them—Why did you kill Anfiya—Answer me! TELL ME!别给我装傻！你们瓦良格帮当时根本就不在附近活动——为什么去袭击他们，为什么杀了他们——为什么——杀了安菲娅——你说——你说啊！

CrifiumHaha...哈……

NytoWe shall move as one. Punishment descends, so that we may escape evils.我们将同行。惩罚降临，请为我们摆脱一切险恶。

(The cluster of light fades. The short Unitas turns towards Groza's group at the Nyto's order.)（光团散去，矮小的徒从听从涅托的命令，转向了闪电几人所在的方向。）

(Under the hood is a very familiar face.)（兜帽下，是半张看起来格外眼熟的脸。）

GrozaSextans?!六分仪？！

ColphneYou're laughing—Why are you laughing, why are you laughing, why are you laughing? I'll kill you, I'll kill you, I'm—GOING TO KILL YOU!你笑什么——！你笑什么你笑什么你笑什么——我杀了你、我杀了你——我要——杀了你！

GrozaColphne, retreat!寇尔芙，撤退！

ColphneI'LL—KILL YOU!我——杀了你！

Merge 合流

(Using the brief window between attacks, Krolik dashes towards the corridor while carrying Helena.)（在攻击的间歇，克罗丽科扛起海伦娜，几人抓住机会，快速向甬道入口冲过去。）

VepleyHelena's slipping again, Krosha!海伦娜又要掉了呀，小克罗！

(Vepley reaches out to keep Helena up.)（维普蕾伸手扶了一下海伦娜。）

VepleyIf you don't properly take care of others, people aren't going to like you as an idol!唔，不好好关心其他人，作为偶像是不会受欢迎的！

KrolikFine, fine, I give up so long as you shut up. Leader, isn't that Sextans? Why is she here?行了行了我放弃了，你闭嘴就行。队长，刚才那是六分仪吧？她怎么在这里？

GrozaNot sure. We're retreating first. Vepley, is the drone here?不清楚。先从这里撤离。维普蕾，无人机到了吗？

VepleyNot yet... ah, a message from the MCV! The drone, it's right outside!还没有……啊☆是基地车发来的消息！无人机、就在外面了哦！

GrozaColphne, open the door, we're leaving!寇尔芙，开门，我们出去！

(The group runs down the corridor and reaches the main entrance. A ray of light shines through the half-open door.)（经过甬道，几人来到了甬道尽头的大门前，大门虚掩着，透出一丝光亮。）

Colphne...I killed him, I... took revenge...……我杀了他，我……报仇了……

GrozaColphne!寇尔芙！

ColphneSis... I... did it...……姐姐……我给你……报仇了……

(Nemesis goes around Colphne and opens the door.)（稍后方的纳美西丝绕过寇尔芙，拉开了门。）

GrozaNemesis, I'll leave Colphne to you!纳美西丝，寇尔芙交给你！

Nemesis...Fallen leaves gathering...……落叶重聚……

(After repelling the Unitates in pursuit, the group exits the spired building through the main entrance.)（击退身后追来的徒从，几人通过大门离开了尖顶建筑。）

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(Aboard the drone...)（无人机内——）

(The Dolls, who are all damaged to various extents, have carried out provisional repairs on themselves.)（人形们都有不同程度的损伤，已经各自做过了临时处理。）

(Krolik has placed Helena, who is still unconscious, on the floor. Colphne is sitting away from the cabin door, hugging her legs.)（海伦娜被克罗丽科放在地板上，仍在昏迷中，寇尔芙抱着腿坐在远离舱门的位置。）

GrozaAll units, damage report.各作战单位，报告受损情况。

VepleyLeg hydraulics damaged, left joint dynamic module ineffective, backup locomotion equipment active; Vepley can't fight anymore for now... but Vepley can perform even when sitting down! Ta-da—腿部液压杆受损、素体左侧主关节动力模组失效，备用制动装置启动中，维普蕾、暂时不能战斗了……不过就算是坐下来，维普蕾也能演出哦！锵锵~

(Vepley makes a complex gesture with a hand.)（维普蕾单手摆出了一个复杂的手势。）

VepleyOne-armed dancing☆isn't it super cool? Ah, wait! Vepley's hair and clothes are messed up. Please look away from Vepley for a bit...单手舞蹈☆是不是超厉害？啊等等！维普蕾的发型和衣服都乱掉了，大家先不要看维普蕾……

KrolikStop squirming around. If the backup breaks, Mayling is going to have a long night ahead of her—Leader, my frame damage is above 50%. I can move, but my depth perception is busted, and it's hard to tell where things are with only visual modules.别乱动，备用装置再坏掉美玲就要通宵了——队长，我的素体损伤程度在50%以上，虽然还能行动，但距离传感器受损，只依靠视觉模块的回传信息很难判断相对位置。

Nemesis...Beneath the canopy, rivers ceasing motion...……林荫之下，终止奔流的河道……

KrolikNemesis' damage is at 19%, ammo expenditure at 87%.纳美西丝素体损伤19%，弹药损耗87%。

KrolikYo, Nemesis, it sure is nice to just sit in the back, isn't it? You've even saved Mayling some work, huh?哦纳美西丝，躲在后面确实不错嘛，还给美玲省了工作量？

Nemesis...Burning flames, falling from ancient beams...……燃烧的火焰，自古老的横木坠落……

KrolikOh, you want to fucking go?!我现在就能把你打爆你要不要试试？！

GrozaColphne, what about you?寇尔芙，你怎么样？

Colphne...I'm alright.……我还好。

(Colphne sits with her back against the cabin wall, hugging her legs and hanging her head.)（寇尔芙抱着双腿，靠舱壁坐着，低着头。）

(The drone shudders, jostling Helena's body and making her hair fan out to Vepley. Vepley reaches out to tidy Helena's hair.)（无人机震动了一下，海伦娜身体随之转了个方向，头发散到了维普蕾身边，维普蕾顺手帮海伦娜理顺了头发。）

VepleyHave you guys met that gold-haired lass before? Vepley heard Krosha say her name, "Sextans"—What a nice name!大家之前遇到过那个金发小姐姐吗？维普蕾听到小克罗叫她的名字了哦，“六分仪”——是个很好听的名字呢！

GrozaYes, but she was much weaker in the earlier fight.遇到过。在刚才的战斗中，她的表现弱了不少。

KrolikI think so as well. If she was this weak before, we wouldn't have had to... Tsk. Why isn't she chasing us?我也觉得。如果第一次她就这点能力，我们也不至于……啧。 不过她最后怎么也没追上来？

VepleyAh—!啊——！

GrozaWhat is it?有异常？

VepleyIt's nothing... Well, not really—It's Helena! Krosha was being too rough!不是啦——唔，也不能说不是——是海伦娜！小克罗太粗暴了啦！

(Vepley has finished straightening out Helena's tousled hair. Without the tangles in the way, the large bump on the back of Helena's head is now clearly visible.)（海伦娜散乱的头发已经被维普蕾理顺，少了纷乱的头发遮挡，海伦娜后脑勺上的一个大包非常显眼。）

VepleyHelena's gonna be in pain when she wakes up...海伦娜醒过来一定会很痛的……

Nemesis...Young tracks, hiding blades...……将利刃隐藏，稚嫩的轨迹……

KrolikI told you that was the only choice—What's with that look? Fine, I'll apologize when she wakes up. Are you happy?!我都说了当时只能这么干好吧——你那是什么眼神等她醒了我就跟她道歉行了吧？！

HelenaAh...……唔……

Krolik...……

Helena...No, don't, please...……不要……不……求求你……

VepleyYou're awake, Helena—Vepley made you a super cute hairstyle!你醒啦——海伦娜，维普蕾帮你编了一个超好看的发型哦！

(After feeling around with her hands, Helena opens her eyes and sits up with Vepley's help.)（摸索了一下周围，海伦娜睁开眼，借着维普蕾的力量撑起了上半身，坐了起来。）

Krolik...(Clears throat) Listen, Helena—Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?!……咳，我说，海伦娜——喂喂喂你干什么？！

(Helena looks toward the person speaking to her, then jumps right up to her feet and charges angrily toward Krolik.)（海伦娜循声看过去，下一秒就跳了起来，狠狠地撞向克罗丽科。）

(The three spheres drifting behind her all have their muzzles trained on Krolik.)（三个球飘在她身后，射击口也调转了方向。）

HelenaDon't come! Said, don't come! Leave, leave, leave—Please leave, leave, leave, please—不过来！说了、不过来！出去、出去出去出去——求你求求你出去出去出——

(Helena collapses abruptly into Krolik's arms, revealing Colphne behind her.)（海伦娜突兀地倒在了克罗丽科身上，在她身后，是不知何时站起来的寇尔芙。）

(Colphne waves the syringe she is holding.)（寇尔芙晃了晃手里的针筒。）

ColphneIt's a sedative.是镇定剂。

ColphneI'll give her a checkup when we get back. It's better for Helena to not move too much right now.等回到基地车，我会帮她检查一下身体。海伦娜现在不要有大幅度动作比较好。

Krolik...Oh, phew...……哦，哦哦……

(Colphne takes the syringe apart carefully and puts it away into her pouch.)（针筒被寇尔芙仔细地拆开，放进了包里。）

ColphneMayling just sent us a message. We are landing soon.美玲刚才给我们发了消息，要降落了。

CommanderLanding successful. Mayling, start the vector engines. We're leaving.降落成功。美玲，立刻启动向力引擎，离开这里。

MaylingYou got it! Vector engines are fired up, and speed is set to 70 km/h!好的！向力引擎启动完成，当前速度设置为70KM/H！

(The cabin door opens.)（无人机的舱门开启。）

(The group alight from the aircraft and head towards me. Nemesis is carrying Helena on her back.)（纳美西丝背着海伦娜，几人离开了无人机，向我走来。）

CommanderLet's go to the refitting room. Groza and the rest look—Groza, how did everyone take so much damage?去整备室，闪电她们看起来损伤——闪电，你们怎么损伤这么严重？

CommanderMayling, get ready in the refitting room immediately. Groza, Krolik, and Vepley head to the refitting room. What's with Helena?美玲，立刻去整备室待机。闪电、克罗丽科、维普蕾，去整备室。 海伦娜这是怎么了？

ColphneShe looks completely fine on the surface, but her actual situation is unclear. I've hit her with a sedative. She'll need rest before getting a full diagnosis.外表一切正常，实际情况不明。我给她注射了镇定剂，在全面检查之前，她需要好好休息。

CommanderColphne, take her to the dormitory. Give her a check up when you can.寇尔芙，你送海伦娜去休息室。休息完成后，给她做检查。

ColphneNemesis, can you take her to the dorm in my stead?纳美西丝，你能帮我送她去休息室吗？

ColphneI want to... have a talk with you, Commander.我希望和你……和您，和您聊一聊，指挥官。

ColphneJust the two of us.只有我和您。

Commander...Alright. Nemesis, take Helena there and be on standby in the ops room. Make sure to keep an eye on how the MCV is running. Change shifts when Groza, Krolik, and Vepley are done with maintenance.……好。纳美西丝，你送海伦娜去休息室，随后去指挥室待机，注意监控基地车运行情况。等闪电、克罗丽科、维普蕾素体维护完成后，轮换修整。

Nemesis...Mm...……嗯……

CommanderPrioritize maintenance on Groza first, then Groza switchs shifts with Nemesis. Wait for me in the ops room.闪电优先维护，完成后替换纳美西丝，指挥室等我。

GrozaYes.好。

(I give Colphne an inspection while she gazes at me.)（我仔细查看了一下寇尔芙的情况，寇尔芙平静地与我对视。）

Commander...Your body seems mostly fine. Colphne, you'll go last for repairs. Mayling, put the "cargo" in the central hub.……素体外表看起来没什么大问题。寇尔芙最后整修。 “货物”，美玲，把它放到中枢区。

MaylingAlready did! I'm at the refitting room, Commander!已经放在中枢区了！指挥官，我已经到达整备室了！

CommanderAlright.嗯。

CommanderColphne, let's go to the central hub.寇尔芙，我们去中枢区。

Commander...As long as no lines are crossed, I avoid intruding on the actions of anyone on the MCV. That's the principle I've kept to all these years.……只要不越过红线，我就不会干涉基地车上任何成员的行动，这是我这么多年以来一直坚持的行事准则。

Colphne...……

ColphneI...我……

ColphneDuring the infiltration operation, I caused losses to everyone by eliminating Crifium. I will take responsibility.执行潜入行动、消灭赫瑞尤，我的行动给大家造成的损伤，我会负责。

CommanderTake responsibility? Do tell, how do you plan to do that?负责，你要——怎么负责？说来听听？

ColphneI...……我……

Colphne...……

ColphneMy frame and neural cloud are all yours. If you want to delete or reset it, it doesn't matter.我的素体和心智都给您。消失也好，重置也好，都没问题。

ColphneThe only condition is that I exact my revenge. Crifium is only the beginning. I will hunt down everyone who hurt the 3rd Medical Team of the 11th Medical and Chemical Regiment.条件是——我要完成复仇。赫瑞尤只是开始，伤害第十一医护防化营第三医疗队的所有人，我一个都不会放过。

CommanderYour frame and neural cloud are only of use to you; what am I going to do with them? In terms of money, that's nothing compared to how much you've provided in terms of supplies and maintenance.你的素体和心智，只对你有用，我拿来干什么？ 算算价格，这可完全抵不上给你提供的补给和维护消耗的资金。

ColphneThen I, I can still—那我、我还可以——

Colphne...……

Colphne...I can still fight.……我还……可以战斗。

ColphneIf you or Leader gives the order, I can fight. I don't need a wage, and I'll be careful with the frame I have right now. I just hope that you can give me basic support in maintenance and supplies... If I can still fight, I will.只要您、只要队长下达命令，我就可以战斗。我不要工资，现在的素体，我也会小心使用，希望您能够给我提供基础的素体维护和物资补给……只要我能够战斗，我就可以战斗。

ColphneI will do everything in my power to complete your orders.您的命令，我无论如何都会达成。

CommanderConsidering your current fire control core and imprinted firearm, what you can do is limited—Hm, let me think. If I sent you on a mission of higher difficulty, I'd need to send more Dolls with you. By that calculation, the costs will increase again.只依靠你现在的火控核心和烙印枪种，你能做到的事情可是非常有限的——嗯，我想想，如果派你去执行一些难度较高的任务，可能还需要别的人形跟你一起去。这么算下来，消耗就更大了。

ColphneI...……我……

ColphneIf modifications are needed... and you can provide them, I have no complaints as long as you can leave enough space to save my current neural records.如果有必要改装……如果您能够提供改装，只要给我留下足够的空间存储现有心智记录，我没有任何意见！

(Colphne shudders.)（寇尔芙的身体抖了一下。）

(She looks at me as she forcefully widens her eyes. The identification code displayed on her pupil is clearly visible.)（她强迫自己睁大了眼睛，继续直视我。显示在她瞳孔上的识别码格外明显。）

(I give her a long look.)（我看了她一会。）

CommanderWhatever, forget it. Poludnitsa delivered something not long before you returned.算了算了。正好，就在你们回来前不久，佩妮泽把“货物”送到了。

CommanderShould be right over here... Hmm, manifest ID... It's this one.应该就在这边吧……嗯，物资箱编号……对，是这个。

CommanderIt's a bit heavy... Here, have a look.还挺重……给，你先看看。

(Colphne pauses for a second, then she holds out a hand uncertainly and takes the metal box I'm offering.)（寇尔芙愣了一下，试探着伸出手，接过了我递过来的一个金属箱。）

CommanderIt was hard to get intel on this. Poludnitsa said that it was pretty banged up when she found it. She tried fixing it up, and it shouldn't be too different from the original thing.获取情报和寻找线索有点困难。佩妮泽说找回来的时候破损有点严重，她顺手修了修，大致的感觉应该差不多。

(She opens the box. It contains a set of clothes.)（箱子打开，是一套衣服。）

Colphne...!……！

(Colphne stares at it, utterly dumbfounded.)（寇尔芙怔怔地看着它。）

(The set of clothes are very similar in color to what Colphne is currently wearing. Under the layers of fabric is an intricate mechanical arm.)（这套衣服的色彩与寇尔芙现在所穿着的非常相似，摆在层叠的衣料之下的，是一套复杂的机械臂。）

(She reaches out cautiously to touch it, but retracts her hand quickly just as she is about to make contact.)（她小心翼翼地伸出手，试图触碰它，但在即将触及衣料表面时，又极快地缩回了手。）

(Her hand freezes in mid-air.)（寇尔芙的手悬在了半空。）

CommanderPoludnitsa said she did everything she could, but there were no references for a lot of repairs she had to do. She tried to keep it as close to the original as possible in terms of workmanship, design, and color. Apparently she spent a fair bit of time and budget... That Harpagon, trying to wring every Collapse piece out of me.佩妮泽说她尽力了，很多地方修复的时候也没有参考，工艺、造型、色彩上已经尽可能保持原样，也因此多花了不少时间和预算……这个阿巴贡，就会想方设法跟我要晶条。

ColphneNo...……不……

(After much hesitation, Colphne finally puts her hand on the piece of clothing.)（再三试探，寇尔芙的手终于放在了衣料上。）

(The fabric feels soft and cold. Her fingers slowly caress the sleeves and front panel.)（衣料的触感柔软而冰冷。她的手缓慢抚摸过袖子和胸口。）

ColphneHere, and here... there should be... blood, her blood. She held my hand, and shoved me into the jeep. I grabbed her hand, I... didn't want to let go.这里，和这里……应该是……有血的。是……她的血。她握着我的手，把我按进吉普车。我抱着她的手，我……不想放开。

Colphne...But I couldn't do anything.……可我，只能放开。

CommanderWhat was that? Does it feel wrong somewhere? Why not try it on, give me a list of what feels off, and I'll run it back to Poludnitsa?你说什么？是哪里觉得不对吗？不然你先试试，把不对的地方整理个列表给我，我去让佩妮泽去想办法。

(Colphne looks up at me abruptly. Her hands go limp and the box tumbles out of her grip.)（寇尔芙猛然抬头看我，手一松，箱子就要掉在地上。）

(She thrusts out her arms immediately to catch it, but she loses her balance and ends up falling onto her knees with the box carefully cradled in her arms.)（她立刻伸手，想要抱住箱子，却没能把握好重心，最终抱着箱子重重地跪在了地上。）

(Startled, I reach out right away to make sure she does not drop the box and to pull her back up.)（我一惊，立刻伸手去帮她扶箱子，并顺手想把她拉起来。）

CommanderWhat is it—Is your frame damaged? Has your balance equalization been thrown off?怎么了这是——素体还是受损了？平衡杆的问题？

Colphne...No, it's nothing, I'm fine.……不，没有，我很好……

(Still on her knees, Colphne hugs the box close to her chest in a daze.)（跪在地上，寇尔芙无意识地紧紧抱住箱子。）

(I try to drag her back to her feet, but to no avail.)（我拽了寇尔芙一下，没能拽动。）

Commander...……

CommanderHelena wanted to give you a gift, so I thought about it. Other than getting Mayling to make a few modifications, I haven't done much for you... You've helped me a lot with Helena, but I had no idea what you would want.海伦娜说要送你礼物，我想了想，自从你加入我的车队，我除了让美玲帮你改装，其他也没做什么……海伦娜的事，你帮了我不少……但我也不知道你想要什么。

CommanderSeeing how much you value your experiences at the 11th, I asked Poludnitsa to look for the outfit you wore back then. She guaranteed me that this was the one with her broker's reputation on the line. I hope you like it.既然你很看重你曾经在第十一医护防化营的那段经历，你当时穿的衣服我就让佩妮泽去找了找，她用她作为暗商的信誉向我保证就是这一套——希望你能喜欢。

Colphne...……

CommanderUhh, and about... that thing I mentioned before, I want to say that I've been negligent, and that I should actively take care of those under my command more. Hmm, how do I put this? Give me a moment, Colphne...呃，那个……之前我提起红线，是想说，是我疏忽了，偶尔我也更应该主动关心一下我的成员们。嗯……要怎么说，寇尔芙，我想想……

CommanderI'm... not good at this either. In any case, Colphne, in your neural records, there's the good and the bad. The bad parts always hang in your mind more than the good ones.我也……不擅长这个啊。总之就是……寇尔芙，在你现有的心智记录中，有好的事情，也有坏的事情，而坏的事情往往会比好的事情更让你念念不忘。

CommanderBut the memory of those things alone is not bad in and of itself. It'll let you live better in this world. But only remembering the good or the bad won't do. Everything you remember needs to become the force driving you forward.但记住这些坏的事情，不能被看作是一件坏事……这让你能够更好地在这个世界上生存下去。但只记住好的事情，或者只记住坏的事情，都是不行的。你心智记录中的所有事情，需要——也必须都成为你生存的驱动力。

CommanderColphne, you have two legs. When you need to walk forward, you need to use both, right? If you only used the left or the right, could you still walk?寇尔芙，你有两条腿，想要往前走的时候，两条腿都要用起来，是不是？如果只用左腿，或者只用右腿，你还能往前走吗？

(These words might also be meant for myself.)（这些话，我仿佛也在说给我自己。）

(I pat Colphne on the shoulder and help her straighten her rumpled collar.)（拍了拍寇尔芙的肩膀，我帮她整理了一下有些凌乱的衣领。）

CommanderThoughts, needs—You can speak honestly about them after you're sure about what you want. If you want to know about my past, you can just ask me; if it's something you need to know, I'll tell you of my own volition. This goes for everyone else here, too.有想法，有要求，都可以在确定自己的真实想法之后，明确地说出来。你想知道我的经历，你就可以问我，如果需要你知道，我也会主动告诉你——以及基地车上的其他成员。这对于你也是同样。

CommanderWhy do you have to take revenge? Why must you? I wouldn't know if you don't tell me, and how am I supposed to help you? Colphne, you need to put a bit more trust in your Commander...你为什么要复仇，为什么必须复仇，如果你不说，我就不知道……这要我怎么帮你？ 寇尔芙，要再多信任你的指挥官一些啊……

(I try to pull her up again, but she still won't move. I chuckle helplessly.)（又拽了一下寇尔芙，还是没能拽动，我露出苦笑。）

CommanderAm I really that unworthy of trust?我没那么不值得信任吧？

Colphne...Commander.……指挥官。

ColphneHer name was Anfiya. Anfiya Sharapova, the team leader of the Central Army Emergency First Response, 11th Medical and Chemical Regiment, 3rd Medical Team. She's my older sister, the one who gave me the name "Colphne".她叫安菲娅。安菲娅·莎拉波娃，中央陆军即时响应救援编制，第十一医护防化营第三医疗队医疗组长。是我的姐姐，是给了我“寇尔芙”这个名字的人。

ColphneThe 22nd October 2073 was the last time I saw her. I thought she was just missing, and if I really tried, I could find and save her. But hope just kept dwindling, dwindling... What do I do, what do I do... WHAT DO I DO?!2073年10月……22日，从那天以后，我再也没有见到过她。我相信她只是失踪了，只要我努力去找，一定能够找到她，能够救她。可希望越来越小，越来越小……我该怎么办，我该怎么办……我该怎么办啊！

ColphneI'm just a Doll, JUST A DOLL! Other than doing everything I can and taking every chance I can to avenge her, what else can I do? What else can I do? What can I do? What should I do? Can you tell me, Commander?我只是一个人形，我只是一个人形啊！除了想尽一切办法、抓住一切机会给她报仇——我还能做什么——我还能做什么啊！我还能做什么，我还需要做什么，您能不能告诉我——指挥官！

(Looking at Colphne, I can almost see my past self.)（看着寇尔芙，我仿佛看到了曾经的自己。）

(I hesitate for a moment, then I pat her again and kneel down with her.)（犹豫了一下，再次拍了拍寇尔芙的肩膀，我也跪了下来。）

Commander...I don't know either.……我也不知道。

Colphne(Cries)……呜……

CommanderDolls cry and laugh. All of you are different "people" to me. If you believe she's still alive, then go look for her. If not, then seek revenge. To make a choice instead of running away...人形会哭，也会笑。你们每一个人，对于我来说，都是不同的“人”。相信她还活着，那就去找。认为她不在了，就去复仇。做出选择，而不是逃避……

CommanderAs a "person", you're braver than I am.作为一个“人”，你比我勇敢。

CommanderColphne, as for what to do, there's nothing I can say.寇尔芙，该怎么做，我给不了你答案。

CommanderI'm sorry, but I can't provide you with an answer.对不起，我给不了你答案。

Colphne...……

Colphne...I should be the one saying sorry.……该说对不起的，是我才对吧。

(Colphne grips the metal box carefully with one hand and returns my hug with her free arm.)（小心地将金属箱的重心移到一只手上，寇尔芙慎重地伸出另一只手，回抱了我。）

(...Her hand is shaking. I can clearly sense it on my back through my coat.)（……她的手在颤抖，隔着背部的衣料，我能够清晰地感受到。）

ColphneSorry for causing so much trouble. Thank you for modifying my frame and providing maintenance for me. I didn't want to leave without saying anything... but when I chose to leave, I thought that I shouldn't keep a neural backup on the MCV... and then, I came back.对不起，给您制造了很多麻烦。谢谢，帮我改装素体，让我能够维持素体运转。再见，我不想不告而别……但我既然选择离开，就不应该在基地车上保留心智……然后，我回来了。

ColphneSorry, thanks, goodbye, I'm back—I should be the one saying these things, Commander!对不起、谢谢、再见、我回来了，这些——都应该我对您说，指挥官！

CommanderOf course, you're braver than I am, Colphne.果然，你比我勇敢，寇尔芙。

(Colphne hugs me again. Then she dries her eyes, puts the box aside, and pulls herself up to her feet.)（寇尔芙再次回抱了一下我，然后抹了抹眼睛，将箱子放在一旁，站了起来。）

(She bows solemnly to me.)（她向我弯下腰，郑重地鞠躬。）

ColphneThank you for allowing me to return. I'm back—If there's anything you need, please tell me, Commander.谢谢您，能允许我回来。我回来了——有需要我帮忙的，请告诉我，指挥官。

CommanderHmm, let's see... just act like usual. If you have anything you need, just tell me and I'll let you know if anything comes up.呃，我想想……其实就像平常那样就行了。 如果你有什么要求，也来告诉我，有问题的话，我也会直接跟你说的。

(Still bending at the waist, Colphne offers me her hands and helps me off the floor.)（保持弯腰的姿势，寇尔芙向跪在地上的我伸出手，将我拉了起来。）

(After that, she picks up the metal box reverently with both hands.)（然后，她珍而重之地双手托起了金属箱。）

ColphneI'll remember that. Thank you for the gift, I really appreciate it.我记住了。谢谢您的礼物，我很喜欢。

ColphneI'll go take a look at Helena!海伦娜那边我马上去看一下！

CommanderThank you for your hard work.辛苦你了。

ColphneDon't mention it.没事的。

(She runs two paces, then stops. She turns around and gives me her usual bright smile.)（跑开两步，寇尔芙停住了脚步，转身向我露出一个和往常一样的、灿烂的笑容。）

ColphneWhat you've said today, I'll burn it into my neural cloud, Com~man~der~今天你说的话，人家——可是会——好好记住的哟，指·挥·官~

(I wave at her and watch her leave the central hub with the metal box in her arms.)（向寇尔芙挥了挥手，我目送她抱着金属箱离开了中枢区。）

CommanderAlright. It's about time. Next...好。算算时间，也差不多了。接下来……

GrozaCommander.指挥官。

CommanderHmm? Your maintenance is done?嗯。维护完成了？

GrozaYes. I'm tidying up the mission report, and it's estimated to be uploaded via the usual channel in 24 minutes.已经完成。行动报告我正在整理，预计0024后上传至指定路径。

Commander...I've been thinking about a bunch of questions on the way here, but now I don't really know where to begin. Maybe it'll be better if I go straight to reading the report?……过来的路上我想了很多问题，可现在，我也不知道怎么开始问比较好。或者我直接去阅读行动报告会比较合适？

GrozaDid something happen with Colphne?是寇尔芙那里发生什么事了吗？

CommanderNot really. It's just that.. I'm thinking, maybe I can take the initiative a bit more...算不上。只是……我在想，或许我也可以更加积极一点……

GrozaThat's the way you've always been. For example, even when it comes down to what to eat.指挥官一直很积极。比如，在提出想要吃什么的时候。

CommanderYou know that's not what I'm talking about. Alright, let me get started, then.你知道我不是在说这个。嗯，那我就开始问吧。

GrozaOkay.好。

Commander...What exactly did you run into? The damage you suffered was far beyond my expectations. I originally thought this was just an infiltration mission that needed to be approached with caution.……嗯，你们遇到什么了？受损情况超出了我的预期，我本来以为，这只是一个需要慎重对待的潜入任务。

GrozaIt's Helena. She lost control of her defense equipment and Krolik had to knock her out. She's very closely related to Paradeus and the purification ritual. I think she is the "lost Cavitas", Commander.是海伦娜。海伦娜没能控制住她的防御装置，她失控了，克罗丽科打晕了她——她和帕拉蒂斯、和净化仪式有关系，我认为她就是“科未塔”，指挥官。

CommanderGive me the details.我想知道详情。

GrozaBefore it started, Helena mentioned "ritual" and "experiment", and the moment she lost control lined up with the beginning of the purification ritual.失控前，海伦娜提到了“仪式”、“实验”，她失控的时间点，也与净化仪式开始的时间重合。

GrozaDuring the ritual, the Nyto mentioned "pure Cavitas". Collating Paradeus' attitude towards Collapse radiation from the descriptions of Nyto and Niter, I think "Cavitas" refers to a "fully-immune individual"—Helena, in other words.而在净化仪式上，涅托提到了“洁净的科未塔”，综合涅托和妮特表述出的帕拉蒂斯对于坍塌辐射的态度，我认为，“科未塔”指的就是“完全免疫体”——也就是海伦娜。

CommanderYou saw a Nyto?你们见到涅托了？

GrozaThe Unitates referred to the individual performing the ritual as "Lady Nyto". I will attach the image to the mission report shortly.徒从们称呼举行净化仪式的对象为“涅托”，图像稍后我会附在行动报告中。

CommanderRight. Even if "Cavitas" is referring to a "fully-immune individual", Helena might not be the "lost Cavitas"—she's not a true "fully-immune individual". Helena is very different even when compared to the individuals I've previously seen... but her bodily functions began to deteriorate in environments without Collapse radiation.嗯。就算“科未塔”是指完全免疫体，海伦娜也不一定就是“科未塔”——海伦娜不是真的“完全免疫体”。虽然和我以前见过的那些个体相比，海伦娜的表现非常不同……但她在无坍塌辐射环境下表现出了身体机能恶化……

GrozaPerhaps there are trigger conditions or circumstances we are not yet aware of, Commander. Both Nyto and Niter asked their Unitates to search for the "lost Cavitas", and Helena is right in our hands. I don't think this is a coincidence.也可能需要特殊的触发条件，或者是一些我们现在还不知道的理由。 指挥官，“消失的科未塔”。涅托和妮特都在要求它们的徒从寻找“消失的科未塔”，而海伦娜恰好就被交到了我们手上，我不认为这只是一个巧合。

CommanderNo, since there might be many copies of Helena, Paradeus might have created individuals of other types. If at the same time, an individual of another type also disappeared, then the "lost Cavitas" might not be referring to Helena.不，既然海伦娜可能存在复数个，帕拉蒂斯很可能还制造了其他种类的个体。如果在同一时间，还有其他种类的个体消失，那“消失的科未塔”，指的就不一定是海伦娜。

CommanderAlthough there's no evidence linking this assignment's commissioner or client to Paradeus... Helena's box did, however, use technology from Paradeus.……这个包含了海伦娜的订单，委托方和接收订单的委托人，都没有直接与帕拉蒂斯接触的证据……但海伦娜的箱子，用的是帕拉蒂斯的科技。

GrozaCould that company "registered in the field of biotechnology" be Paradeus? Or, apart from the Varjagers and the Girard Group, is there a direct link between that implicated biotechnology company and Paradeus?那个“生物科技相关分野”的公司，有可能是帕拉蒂斯？或者，除了瓦良格帮和吉拉尔集团之外，我们手中的订单牵扯到的那个属于生物科技相关分野的公司，能够与帕拉蒂斯直接产生联系？

CommanderI think it would be the latter... If Paradeus was active in the White Zones, Kalin would tell me.我认为是后者……如果帕拉蒂斯在白区有活动，格琳不会不告诉我。

GrozaDuring this operation, Helena was exposed in front of a Nyto. If we are correct, the impact of that incident cannot be measured—We should immediately request for reinforcements from Kalina, Commander.这次潜入行动，海伦娜直接暴露在了涅托面前。如果我们的推测成立，这一情况产生的影响将无法预估——我们应该立刻向格琳娜求援，指挥官。

CommanderI'm not certain of the situation with Kalina. If she hasn't contacted me of her own volition... I can't make contact with her right now. After you left, did the Nyto pursue you?格琳那边的情况我并不清楚。如果她没有主动联络我……现在我不能联络她。 你们离开后，涅托没有追击你们？

GrozaNo, she did not attack us.没有。它没有攻击我们。

CommanderWait, I thought your damage was caused by an increase to Nytos' combat ability?等一下，我还以为你们的损伤是因为“涅托”的战斗力提升了？

GrozaIt was Sextans.是六分仪。

CommanderSextans?! Why's she with Paradeus?!六分仪？！ ——她怎么在帕拉蒂斯？！

GrozaI'm not sure.不清楚。

GrozaBefore we arrived, she was already there. However, compared to before, she exhibited significantly reduced combat abilities.我们到达之前，她就已经在场地内。但是相较之前，她所表现出的战斗力弱了很多。

GrozaThe order you gave me was to retreat immediately when the reading reaches the danger zone. The value stayed within a safe range at all times, but I determined that no more information could be acquired, so I ordered a retreat instead of stimulating the Remolding Pattern.你给我的命令是“坍塌辐射探测仪显示出的数值到达危险范围后撤退”，虽然数值一直都在安全范围内，但我认为当时已经不可能获得更多信息，就没有要求各战斗单位使用拟态图谱，而是下达了撤退命令。

CommanderAfter fighting, did Sextans not pursue you either?与你们战斗之后，六分仪也没有追击你们？

GrozaThe situation was chaotic and we did not find any sign of her after our retreat.当时情况混乱，我们撤离后没有发现她的行踪。

Commander...I see.……嗯。

CommanderThe information about the Nytos and your encounter with Sextans should be put in the mission report and submitted ASAP. Additionally, ask Mayling to try tracing back the channel Kalin used previously. The chances of tracking it aren't high, but we'll have to try.涅托的信息、与六分仪的交战情况，附在行动报告中，尽快提交。 另外，通知美玲，尝试反向追踪格琳此前使用的线路……虽然追踪成功的可能性不高，姑且试一试。

GrozaAlright.好。

CommanderWhat about Nemesis? Anything noteworthy?纳美西丝呢，她有没有什么值得注意的地方？

GrozaShe was as usual.和往常一样。

Commander...……

CommanderCross-reference the environmental data. Where are we right now?比对环境情报，我们现在到哪里了？

GrozaOur current coordinates are 7WE2WX3-EO021R4, approximately 290 km from the location of the purification ritual. Environmental data indicates that a Collapse storm is up ahead. Currently, we are attempting to circumvent this area. We are projected to enter a 430 m deep valley in 6 minutes.当前坐标点7WE2WX3-EO021R4，距离净化仪式所在区域约290KM。环境情报显示，前方属于坍塌风暴频发区域，目前我们正在尝试绕行此区域。预计0006后进入一处标示深度为430M的峡谷。

CommanderAnother Collapse storm and another valley? Pull back about 500 km, find cover, and get ready.又是坍塌风暴、又是峡谷？ 距离拉至500KM后寻找掩体，准备修整。

GrozaIncoming! The explosives we set above the MCV have been detonated!敌袭！基地车指挥室上部的指向性炸药已被引爆！

Commander...Again?……又来？

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MaylingNo time to backtrace... and no time for repair either. I've only been able to go through basic maintenance on everyone... Sextans is out there, and the storm here is bad... W-we'll be alright, right, Commander?反向追踪还没来得及……素体维修的时间也不够，我就只给大家做了基础的处理……对方是六分仪，这里的坍塌风暴还这么厉害……不、不会有问题吧，大家都不会有问题吧指挥官！

Commander—Groza?——闪电？

GrozaEnemy number confirmed to be just one.敌方数量确认为1。

CommanderIs it Sextans?不是六分仪吧？

Groza...Yes.……是。

(A burst of static comes through the comms, making it difficult to make out what Groza is saying.)（通讯中传来了一阵杂音，我有些听不清闪电的声音。）

CommanderIt's just her? No other Paradeus combat units?只有她？没有其他帕拉蒂斯的作战单位？

GrozaNo. Enemy confirmed to have left combat area.没有。敌方，确认脱离战斗区域。

CommanderSo they've withdrawn?撤退了？

GrozaShe's remaining outside of our firing range and is not leaving.她停在我们所有人的射程之外，没有离开。

MaylingT-there's a new communications request—caller unknown!有、有新的通讯请求——通讯方未知！

Commander...Put it through. Groza, stay alert.……接通。闪电，注意警戒。

(Mayling displays the new comms window on the projection screen.)（美玲操作总控台，将新的通讯画面显示在投影屏上。）

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

SextansGood... day...……您……好……

(I find myself looking at Sextans, who is wearing a hood.)（显示在投影屏上的，是穿着斗篷的六分仪。）

(I cannot be certain if the Collapse storm is affecting the signal reception or if Sextans' vocalization module is damaged, but her words are very choppy, and the simple greetings took her seconds to get out.)（不知是因为受到坍塌风暴影响，还是因为发声模块受到损伤，六分仪说话非常生涩，短短的一句问候居然花费了好几秒。）

CommanderIt's a terrible day. This should be the first time I've seen you in the flesh—Sextans, chasing us here, tailing us—what do you want?不好。这应该是我第一次直接见到你——特意追到污染区，跟在我们后面，六分仪，我想知道你的目的。

SextansSex... tans... my... na... me...?……六……分……仪……我……的……名……字……？

Commander...?……？

SextansYou... kn... ow... who... I... am... pl... ease... tell... me...……您……知……道……我……是……谁……请……告……诉……我……

CommanderStill trying these childish tricks on us?这种幼稚的把戏，还想拿来戏弄我们？

(Sextans makes no reply or any sort of movement. She looks like a static image pasted on the projection screen.)（通讯画面中，六分仪没有回答，也没有动作。她就像是一张静态图片，贴在投影屏上。）

CommanderGroza, sitrep.闪电，报告异常。

GrozaNo abnormalities. No movement from enemy unit.无异常。敌方单位没有移动。

CommanderI have no time for this. Groza, get rid of her.我没时间陪你们演戏。闪电，干掉她。

SextansTell... me...……告……诉……我……

(Sextans takes off her hood...)（投影屏上，六分仪摘掉了她的兜帽。）

(...Revealing her exposed circuitry, protruding eyeballs, and mangled metallic hardware.)（兜帽下，裸露的线路、突出的眼球、扭曲的金属结构，出现在我面前。）

SextansNeu... ral... autho... ri... zation... un... lock... li... mit... tell... me...……心……智……权……限……开……放……限……制……解……除……告……诉……我……

Commander...……

GrozaGive me the order, Commander!请给我命令，指挥官！

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

Commander...Put it through.……接通。

LennaCommander!指挥官！

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