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Cleansing Aria

涤尘绯弹

17 chapters · 988 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

A Star Is Born 耀星临空

ErikaThose who visit violence upon others shall have violence visited upon themselves, until they change their ways.凡施行强暴者，必被自身暴行所害，直到他们悔过向善。

ErikaSimilarly, this punishment is meant to encourage you to change your ways and console the innocent. May the Lord grant your soul mercy in equal proportion to the corporal mortification that I am about to visit upon thee...正如今日责罚，乃是为了劝人向善，使无辜者得到安慰。我将施予你肉体的责罚，愿神恩许你灵魂的宽恕。

囚犯No, don't—please, spare me! I was just helping out! I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!不、不要——求、求求您，求您大人有大量放我一马！我只是个帮忙的，我招、我什么都招！

囚犯I'll tell you about that girl, about where she is! See, just over there—那个女孩，那个女孩在哪儿，我也可以说，您看那边——

Bang!砰！

ErikaYou were planning to ambush me while I was distracted? Such a pitiful display of trickery, and a feeble effort of physical violence.……想趁我转移注意力的时候偷袭吗？这点拳脚和拙劣的骗术不过是白费力气罢了。

ErikaIt is clear that your sins have not yet been cleansed, and sincere repentance is in order.看来你的罪恶尚未被洗净，还须诚心忏悔。

囚犯No, DOOOOOON'T!不、不啊啊啊啊啊！

ErikaI will teach you this little lesson on the Lord's behalf.这点小小的教训，我就先替神送到了。

ErikaAnd I will find her whereabouts on my own.她的下落，我也会自己去找。

系统Warning, neural cloud overheating detected. Suspending data fragment organization.警告，心智过热，暂停数据碎片整理。

系统Restarting neural cloud... Counting down from 5, 4, 3...心智重启中……倒计时，五，四，三……

ErikaUgh...唔……

ErikaSo it's memory data from the past again, huh... Looks like only by cleansing my sins will I be able to—Hm?又是之前的记忆数据吗……果然只有肃清罪孽，才能——嗯？

Erika reaches for her holsters inside her habit out of reflex but does not find her guns there, only wounds that have been bound with bandages.爱莉卡习惯性地摸了摸长袍里的枪套，却没有摸到她的枪，只摸到了长袍下被用绷带包扎好的伤口。

ErikaThis is...这是……

ProfessorWhat are you looking for? Your guns, perhaps?你在找什么？随身携带的枪支吗？

ErikaProfessor? What are you doing here?教授？你为什么会在这里？

After a brief period of surprise, Erika immediately sits up straight and her face returns to its usual expression.稍稍露出惊讶的神情后，爱莉卡立即坐正，恢复了平常的表情。

ErikaDo you wish to seek me for confession? I am willing to listen to the troubles of others and to grant them solace.是想来找我告解吗？我愿意聆听人们的烦恼，也愿意给予安慰。

ErikaYou may unburden yourself of any sin you wish to confess to, whether it is the confiscation of my personal property or some other secret.你想忏悔任何事都可以，无论是拿走了我的私人物品，或者是其他什么秘密。

ProfessorAhem. Sorry for doing that without getting your permission first. We were just undergoing some routine examinations.咳，抱歉没征得你的同意，只是我们需要做一些例行检查。

ProfessorIf the examinations turn out fine, I will return everything we have taken from you, just as I will do so now. In truth, that is one of the reasons why I was looking for you.如果检查显示没问题的话，我会把它们全部打包好交还给你的，就像这些，这也是我来找你的目的之一。

I hand the bag to Erika. She nods and begins going through the contents.我将行李递还给爱莉卡，她微微点头，开始清点数目。

Erika...3, 4, 5...……三、四、五……

ErikaThere are three guns missing.我的枪还差三支。

ProfessorThey were sawed off and don't conform to the general-use regulations, which means they're potentially hazardous items that require further inspection.那些被锯短改造的枪支不符合通用规定，属于有安全隐患的严查物品，需要进一步检查。

ProfessorSome of your weapons were damaged. The Security Department has helped to repair them. Oh yes, these are your religious texts.上面有一些损伤，安全局也会帮你一同修护的。对了，还有你的典籍。

Erika...It seems you've taken very good care of them. However, there was no need to go out of your way to take them out. You could have put them into my luggage with my manga.……看起来你们将它保管得很好。不过这本也不需要特别拿出来，跟我的漫画一起放大包行李里就好。

ProfessorThat would be correct if we were only going by their physical properties, but that might not be the case from another point of view.从物品性质上来说确实应该这样做没错，但从另一个角度来看就不一定了。

Erika...You want me to continue being a counsellor?……你想让我继续疏导师的工作？

ProfessorThat would be up to you. In the Oasis, every Doll can choose to pursue their own interests and work that utilizes their strengths.看你自己的选择。在绿洲，每位人形在绿洲都可以选择自己感兴趣，和能够发挥特长的工作。

ProfessorWe have two possible vocational niches for you. Picking one, or the other—or neither, for that matter—is perfectly fine.我们为你准备了两个你可能感兴趣的工作。要选这两个选项里的任一一个，或者两个选项之外的工作，都没问题。

Erika looks at the guns and the religious texts in front of her and falls silent for a moment.爱莉卡看着面前的典籍和枪，一时陷入了沉默。

ProfessorAs it just so happens, the Oasis is building a chapel. Everyone needs a space to remember the past and seek guidance for themselves.正巧绿洲在筹备建设一个祷告堂。大家都需要一个空间缅怀过往，疏导自己。

ProfessorI'm sure that as a counsellor yourself, you're more familiar with this sort of thing and better at handling such situations than me, so I figured asking you would be a good idea.作为疏导师，我想你会比我熟悉得多，也对这个亲切得多，拜托你协助会是个不错的选择。

ErikaA chapel... No, I'm not familiar with such a place. Tell me about the other option.祷告堂……不，我对那种地方不熟。说说另一个选择吧。

(Explain what choosing the scriptures means.)解释典籍代表的选择

(Explain what choosing the guns means.)解释枪支代表的选择

ProfessorThe gun represents field expeditions, with the presumable possibility of violence. How about it? If you need more time to consider, I can come back at a later time.枪代表的是牵涉到战斗的外勤工作。怎么样？需要更多考虑时间的话，我也可以之后再问。

ProfessorCurrently, the Oasis has a few fieldwork openings that require people to fight against enemies from outside the sector.绿洲目前有一些外勤工作，需要对抗来自扇区外的敌人。

ErikaThis is most fortuitous. It suits me well, as well as the guns I favor. I'll take it.不错，很适合我，也很适合我的爱枪。这份工作我接下了。

ProfessorDon't you want to hear about the other one? The other job involves working with the logistics department to build a chapel, and we'd be delighted to have help from a counsellor like yourself.不听听另一个选项吗？另一个是协助祷告堂建设的后勤工作，能得到作为疏导师的你的协助就再好不过了。

ProfessorDo you want to think more about it?要再多考虑一下吗？

ErikaI understand your intentions, Professor, but there is no need for me to think further on the matter. I'm happy with what this gun represents, and fieldwork sounds pretty good too.教授的心意，我心领了。但再考虑就不必了，这把枪代表的方向就足够了，外勤听起来也不赖。

ProfessorMind telling me why you chose to do fieldwork?能告诉我选外勤工作的原因吗？

ErikaSo you want to know my reasons... I've been working in prisons until recently. I'm used to taking confessions and clearing corpses.原因啊……我之前一直在监狱里工作，在那里听人告解，给人收尸的日子，我也过惯了。

ErikaIt's either criminals or corruption there. Not much else to speak of. Life in a closed-off environment is boring, and if possible, I think working in the field would be a welcome change of pace for me.除了罪犯，就是腐败，没什么可说的。封闭环境的生活就这么无聊，可以的话，还是出外勤比较适合我转换心情。

ProfessorI see. However, our fieldwork might involve dangerous situations that might be tougher than the battles you've had in the past.原来是这样。但我们的外勤可能会有很危险的情况，甚至比你之前遭遇的战斗更加艰难。

ErikaSo they'll be dangerous? That's even less of a concern to me; I don't fear danger. My curriculum vitae should have told you as such. Scourging the unrepentant is my stock in trade. It is my reason for existence.危险？那更没什么关系了，我并不怕危险。你应该也看过我的履历了，肃清不肯悔改者是我的本职工作，是我被制造出来的理由。

ErikaSince it's all matters regarding cleansing sin, then it's all the same no matter where I go to do it. What dangers can't be found in a prison? I'm used to them.反正都是肃清罪孽吧，那到哪里都是一样的。监狱里什么危险没见过？我早就习惯了。

ProfessorThen your wounds...那你的伤……

ErikaI am also used to them.一样的，早就习惯了。

ErikaAlthough, I'm not sure who helped me bind them this time.只是这次，不知道帮我处理伤口的是谁了。

Erika unconsciously touches her injuries under her robes that someone has treated for her. There is a neatly-tied bandage under her fingers, but the wound below it does not hurt.爱莉卡下意识地碰了碰长袍下被人处理过的伤口，在那里，有一些缠紧了的整齐绷带，但伤口已经不觉得痛了。

ErikaI've been hurt worse than this before too. This sort of thing happens eventually in my line of work, so it's no big deal.以前比这严重得多的伤我也受过，只要继续做着我的工作就总有一天会这样，没什么大不了的。

ProfessorWhat about the chapel? Hearing confessions is part of being a counsellor too, and I would hazard a guess that a chapel would be in line with your vocation.那祷告堂呢？为人祷告也是疏导师的工作，祷告堂也算是和你本职工作相符的地方吧。

ErikaIndeed, I am a counsellor, but I am also a counsellor that was specifically tailored for prison environments. From the moment I was rolled out until just before I arrived in the cloud server, most of my life was spent in prison.我是疏导师没错，但也是专门针对监狱囚犯的疏导师。我被造出来，到抵达云端前的时间，绝大多数都在监狱里度过了。

ErikaI've never been to a proper chapel before and I have no recollection of such things, so I must apologize if I cannot give you any suggestions regarding the construction of a chapel. Besides, violence is a close friend of mine and I wouldn't be welcome in such a place.我从没去过正式的祷告堂，没有那种东西的印象，抱歉不能为祷告堂的建设提出什么建议。反正我也习惯了和暴力为伍，那种地方不一定欢迎我。

ProfessorWell, you don't have to be in such a hurry to count yourself out. Your past doesn't define your future, after all. Perhaps, trying something new might be good for you.先别急着否定自己，过去不代表未来，或许尝试一下从未接触过的东西也不错呢。

ErikaNo... the past is past, but the scars it leaves behind will not fade. "From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward."不……过去的已经过去，但留下的痕迹却不会过去。“人手所做的，必为自己的报应。”

ProfessorIndeed, as it says within your texts.典籍所说，确是如此。

ProfessorHowever, I'm sure you remember that it also says, "And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary."但你也应该记得，典籍里还说过，“这些罪过既已赦免，就不用再为罪献祭了。”

Erika's eyes widen a little as she hears this.听了我的话，爱莉卡微微睁大了眼睛。

ErikaI didn't think you were so well read, Professor...没想到教授还对典籍有所研究……

ProfessorI'm surely just a dabbler in comparison to you.在你面前应该只能算班门弄斧吧。

ErikaBut even if sin is forgiven, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.但就算罪过已经被赦免，但也并不意味着它就不存在了。

ErikaThank you for your concern, Professor, but I've already made my choice regarding my work arrangements.感谢你的担心，教授。但关于工作安排，我也已经做出了我的选择。

Professor(Sigh) Alright, then. If that is your answer, then I will respect it.唉……也好。如果这就是你的回答，那我也愿意尊重你的想法。

ProfessorYou'll need to go to the Fieldwork Department to get field assignments. Head outside and turn left, go down two streets and report to the Fieldwork Department Office on the outskirts of the Oasis. After that, you can look for either Aki of Team E01 or Abigail of Team E02.外勤工作得找外勤局。出门后左转，穿过两条街，去绿洲外围的外勤局办公室报道吧。之后去找E01队的秋，要是他不在，就找E02队的阿比盖尔。

ProfessorThey'll arrange for appropriate assignments for you, which might be a little challenging or dangerous from time to time. All the best.他们会给你相应的工作，也许有时候会有些忙碌和危险。祝你好运。

ErikaThank you for your understanding, Professor. If you need anything, you can seek me out for confession anytime.感谢你的理解，教授。如果你有需要的话，随时都可以找我告解。

ProfessorI will look you up when I have to.我需要的时候会来找你的。

Erika(Winces)嘶……

系统Hibernation terminated. Forced activation successful.休眠结束，强制启动成功。

ErikaReactivation is taking longer and longer, I keep recalling the past...重启越来越慢了，还老是想起以前的事……

系统Warning, multiple modules damaged. Neural cloud turbulence index rising.警告，多项模块受损，心智紊乱率升高中。

ErikaShut up already... it's just as noisy as the firecrackers during that riot...真吵……简直跟暴动时候的集束炸药一样刺耳。

系统Warning, severe damage to lower extremities detected. Damage ratio in excess of 25%. Recommend cessation of activity and immediate maintenance!警告，下肢破损严重。损坏率，25%以上，建议停止运动，立即维修！

ErikaUgh—唔——

系统Warning, severe damage to torso and upper extremities detected. Damage ratio in excess of 28%. Recommend cessation of activity and immediate maintenance!警告，躯干和双臂破损严重。损坏率，28%以上，建议停止运动，立即维修！

??Arf arf arf! Arf arf!汪汪汪！汪汪！

????Good job, Abby! She's from our team, isn't she?艾比，Good Job！是我们小队的成员没错吧？

艾比Arf, arf arf!汪、汪汪！

????Right, I've confirmed that she's from a field combat team. Her ID reads Erika! Things are... very bad!确认，战斗外勤小队成员，ID，爱莉卡！情况……非常不妙！

ErikaThis voice... Is it one of the field expedition team leaders?这个声音是……外勤队的队长吗？

????Medic, she needs first aid, pronto!医疗成员，立即实施救援！

???Got it! Preparing emergency procedures! Get the stretcher ready!收到！急救措施准备，医疗担架准备！

AbigailHello? Hello? I'm Abigail, can you hear me?Hello？Hello？我是阿比盖尔，能听得到吗？

ErikaWhat... it's you, Abigail... Am I not dead yet?什么……是你啊，阿比盖尔……我还没死透吗？

AbigailThat does seem to be the case! No wait, don't talk! We need to do first aid!是这样的没错！不对，先别说话！先做紧急处理！

ErikaI can still...我还能继续……

AbigailNo means no! You are not to go out and fight again! Honestly, the mission Master gave us was just to provide tactical support. Why do you keep running off to do the most dangerous jobs? Don't you care about yourself?不行不行！绝对不能再动再战斗了！真是，长官给我们的任务只有战术支援而已哇，为什么这么不爱惜自己，老往最危险的地方钻！

ErikaNo... I'm used to this kind of life, it's nothing...不……我已经习惯了这样的生活，这没什么……

AbigailWhat nonsense is this!? Who knows how much worse off you'd have been if we hadn't found you after the battle ended? This is definitely problematic! You need to go to the rear and get a good rest!说什么胡话！要不是战后搜寻刚好发现了，还不知道会多严重呢！这绝对是Problematic啦！爱莉卡必须回后方好好休养！

ErikaMy guns...我的枪……

AbigailI'm confiscating them for now, ~arf! Your treatment's more important than them! We can talk about all of that after you undergo some rest and recovery!你的枪就暂时收起来汪！治疗更重要，别的等以后你伤养好了再说！

艾比Arf arf, arf arf arf!汪汪、汪汪汪！

ErikaRest and recovery... Now that's an unfamiliar term.休养……还真是个陌生的词汇。

ErikaIs it a problem with my memory modules... This is bad, I can't believe I'm doing this on the battlefield too.是记忆模块的问题吗……就连战场上也这样，真糟。

Arduous Interception – 1 厄难迎击-1

In the Oasis' Medical Department绿洲，医疗部。

ErikaWhat's all that nonsense about my memory modules not being fully recovered yet... The entirety of the Oasis is under attack and I'm resting here instead, what on earth is this...说什么记忆模块还没完全恢复……明明整个绿洲都在战斗，我却在这里休息，真不习惯。

ErikaI can't even get into the mood to read manga when I hear gunfire...听着炮火声，就算想看漫画也看不进去啊……

As she looks at the images in the book she's holding, Erika's mind instead drifts towards scenes of the past. A burst of pain fills her head and the manga she's holding falls from her hands.看着书里的图片，爱莉卡心智中却不自觉地浮现出过往的景象。一阵剧痛袭来，手中的漫画也掉在了地上。

Erika...That's the copy of "Operation Love To Hate You" that the Professor lent me...……从教授那边借来的《恋爱大作战》……

Shing—铮——

A strange sound suddenly fills the air and Erika immediately stops caring about the manga volume and drops into a half-crouch. Everything seems alright so far, but for some reason, she can feel her neural cloud speeding up.异样的声响突然响起，爱莉卡没能顾得上漫画，下意识地俯下身来。尽管一切尚且平静，但不知为何，她感到心智的运转急速加快。

A loud crash suddenly shatters the silence, and then the entire sector lurches.巨大的声响在安静中骤然炸裂，霎时间整个扇区都在震动。

Boom—Boom—Boom—轰——轰——轰——

Between the intense shaking and her unstable neural cloud, all Erika can do is listen to her system alerts.剧烈的震动裹挟着并不平稳的心智，爱莉卡只能听到系统中响起的警报。

Soon, Erika comes to her senses again and slowly gets to her feet in the ruined room.不知过了多久，爱莉卡再度苏醒，从破败的房间中缓缓站起身来。

ErikaSo they didn't directly attack this block? I can't believe it didn't collapse.……这栋楼没有遭受直接攻击吗？居然没塌。

ErikaI don't seem hurt, lucky me. But the manga...好像没受什么伤，运气真好。只是这本漫画……

ErikaI have no idea how I'll explain all this damage to the Professor...破成这样，这下没办法和教授交代了……

Erika looks out through the broken window. All she can see are ruins and stray fires. The shattered Sandbox Barrier symbolizes the total collapse of the Oasis' defense lines. Meanwhile, the Entropics pouring in from outside couldn't possibly be more at home as they devour the surviving agents and buildings.爱莉卡从已经碎裂的窗户向外看去，到处是废墟与火光。破碎的沙盒屏障昭示着绿洲防御的全线溃败，而从外渗透入侵的熵群却在这种情景下如鱼得水，不断吞噬着幸存的建筑和智能体，侵袭着绿洲的领土。

ErikaSo the Entropics are in the Oasis, hm... Looks like manga time is over.绿洲被熵入侵了吗……看来漫画时间结束了。

ErikaI need to think of a way to get my guns and ammo. I guess that little nurse just now took them. What was her name again...得先想办法找到我的爱枪和弹药啊。应该是被那个小护士收走了，叫什么……什么妮……

ErikaI hope she's alright. Otherwise, it'll be a pain.希望那孩子没事，不然就头痛了。

Erika gathers her personal items from beside the bed. As she fastens her waist pouch, she notices the thick holy book below it.爱莉卡收起床边放置的随身装备。拿起腰包后，露出了埋藏在下面的厚重的典籍。

Erika...I can't believe it's alright.……这本书居然没事啊。

ProfessorBut I'm sure you remember that it also says, "And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary."但你也应该记得，典籍里还说过，“这些罪过既已赦免，就不用再为罪献祭了。”

After hesitating for a moment, Erika takes the book with her, grabs the drip stand beside the bed and heads outside.犹豫了一会儿后，爱莉卡还是拿上了典籍，抄起床边的输液架就向外走去。

ErikaThis should be it, the place where the Medical Department puts all their medical supplies. I hope I can get my guns back...就是这里了吧，医疗部存放物资的地方。希望能找回我的爱枪……

ErikaHm?嗯？

???Look, look out!小、小心！

熵Hss—嘶嘶——

The moment she enters the room, Erika senses another presence inside and evades their pouncing attack. She picks up the drip stand beside her and smashes it down on her attacker.踏入房间的一瞬间，察觉到其他气息的爱莉卡侧身躲过对方的扑击，抄起医疗支架，横过头朝它狠狠打去。

???Hey! Over here!这里！嘿！

A youthful voice calls out to her, followed by something thrown from the side, striking the Entropic dead-on.一个稚嫩的声音响起，随之而来的是从侧面扔出的东西结结实实打在熵身上的声音。

Erika takes advantage of the Entropic's brief period of immobility from being hit to deal it another fatal strike to its gut.爱莉卡趁熵受击的空档，又给了它腹部要害致命一击。

Skree—吱——

ErikaIs it still moving...不动了吗……

???Thank, thank goodness! Ah, are you okay? Are you hurt?太、太好了！那个，你没事吧？有没有受伤？

ErikaI'm fine. You are...我没事。你是……

A petite figure emerges from where she was hiding in the shadows, behind a mountainous pile of detritus and boxes before timidly standing in front of Erika.一个躲在阴影里的小小身影，从杂物堆积的箱子后钻出，怯生生地站到爱莉卡面前。

ErikaAh, I remember you. You were that little nurse from the Medical Department. You took care of me. I believe your name was...啊，我记得你，那个医疗部的小护士。你之前照顾过我，是叫……

DushevnayaAh, I'm Dushevnaya! Actually, I'm not really a nurse, but the Medical Department was really short on people and since I'm a caretaker Doll, I signed up as a temporary nurse.那个，我叫杜莎妮！其实我不是护士啦，医疗部的人手很紧张，我作为看护人形，就加入了临时护士的队列里。

DushevnayaWait, that's not the point! Why are you still here? Logically speaking, all the casualties on this floor should have been evacuated long ago...等等，重点不是这个！你怎么还在这里，照理来说这层的伤患已经被转移完毕了……

ErikaActually, I'm not from this floor. But if all the wounded have been moved away, what are you doing here?我确实不是这层的。不过既然伤患被转移走了，你又为什么会在这里？

DushevnayaI was attacked by the Entropics when I came to move the rest of the casualties and got separated from my team... (sniffle)我来转移剩余伤患的时候遭到了熵的攻击，所以和医疗队走散了，呜……

ErikaI see. Can you contact the other members of the medical team?原来如此。还能联系上医疗队的其他人吗？

DushevnayaI broke my comms terminal while I was running away just now... If only I were more careful...通讯终端在刚才逃跑的时候坏掉了……要是我能小心一点……

Dushevnaya's voice grows softer and softer. As she looks at the little girl in front of her with her head lowered, Erika can't help but pat her head.杜莎妮的声音越来越轻。看着眼前低着头的身影，爱莉卡情不自禁地摸了摸她的头。

Dushevnaya...Hueh?……呜欸？

ErikaErm...呃……

Erika is also at a bit of a loss when she sees the blank look in Dushevnaya's eyes. She's not sure why she did that just now.看着杜莎妮茫然的眼神，爱莉卡也有点不知所措，不明白自己怎么会突然做出这样的举动。

ErikaAhem... Don't worry, the Lord protects brave kids.咳……别担心，神会庇佑勇敢的孩子。

ErikaIf you can't contact the others, we can't exactly stay here either. Let's escape together.联系不上其他人的话，留在这里也不是办法。接下来就让我们一起逃出去吧。

DushevnayaI... Can I do it...?我、我可以吗……

ErikaOf course you can. Even though you were afraid, you still tried to warn me and helped me defeat that Entropic just now. You've done very well to overcome the fear inside you.当然可以。明明很害怕，看到熵的时候也还是出声提醒，帮我一起消灭它——能克服内心的恐惧，你已经做得很好了。

DushevnayaHuh? Really?!诶？是这样的吗！

DushevnayaOkay! I'll do my best, then! I'm sure I'll be able to help you out!好！那我会好好努力的！一定能帮上你的忙！

ErikaWhew...呼……

As she sees how the girl forgets her fear and gathers her courage with just a few words, Erika can't help but sigh in relief.看着眼前的女孩几句话就忘记了话题，燃起了气势，爱莉卡忍不住松了口气。

ErikaThank you. Are you familiar with the surrounding area?谢谢。那你熟悉这里的地形吗？

DushevnayaMhm! At the very least, I won't have problems taking you to a better treatment room so I can patch you up!嗯嗯！至少带你去条件更好的科室简单处理一下是没有问题的！

ErikaNo, I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for my guns. I need them to deal with these Entropics.不，我要找的不是那种东西，我要找的是我的爱枪。有了她们我们才能对付这些熵。

ErikaYou put them away before. Do you remember where they are?你之前收走后，把她们放到哪里了？

DushevnayaWell, they don't allow us to store stuff like that in medical buildings, so we put dangerous personal items in the nearby warehouse...因为医疗部大楼是不能放那种东西的，所以住院人员的危险私人物品的都放在了附近的仓库里……

DushevnayaWait a minute, are you still going to fight? You can't, you're hurt and you're in bad shape!等等，难道你是要继续战斗吗？不行，你可是病患啊，你的身体情况太糟糕了！

ErikaI know exactly what kind of shape I'm in, and I am perfectly capable of sending Entropics to beg for the Lord's forgiveness in person. And besides, if they're using people like you, I don't think there's much room to be picky about who's going onto the frontlines, right?我很清楚我的状况，也完全能继续送它们去神那里接受感化。再说了，都轮到你在这里顶上了，这种人手状况，也没什么好挑的了吧？

DushevnayaBut you...可是你……

ErikaThings are only going to get worse if we don't get rid of these sinners. Once we get out of here, I'll let you treat me, okay?再不快点清洗这些罪人的话，情况只会恶化下去。等我们一起出去了，我再乖乖接受治疗，好吗？

DushevnayaBut... Um, okay, I got it.但是……呜，好吧，我明白了。

ErikaGood girl. May God bless you.好孩子，愿神保佑你。

DushevnayaBut you HAVE to promise to tell me right away if you're not feeling well, okay? And if you get hurt, you HAVE to let me treat you and not push yourself too hard.但是你要答应我，有任何不适要及时告诉我哦，中途受伤了也要乖乖接受治疗，不要太勉强自己了。

ErikaAlright, I promise you.好，我答应你。

Arduous Interception – 2 厄难迎击-2

DushevnayaWhew... We made it! Once we get through this corridor, we just need to go down one floor and we'll be at the exit!呼……到了！穿过这层走廊，再下一层就是出口了！

ErikaWell done. Thanks for showing the way.很好，辛苦你带路了。

Erika flicks the liquid Entropy off the drip stand she's holding and warily surveys her surroundings.爱莉卡甩掉输液架上的熵化液，警惕地侦查四周。

DushevnayaYou were awesome just now!你刚才好厉害！

DushevnayaIt was just like a manga heroine going "bam bam bam" and taking out all those monsters in a super cool way while protecting me!简直就像是漫画里的英雄一样，“砰砰砰”，超帅气地解决掉了好多怪物，还保护了我！

ErikaPfft... You like manga too?噗……你也喜欢漫画？

DushevnayaMhm mhm! I like all kinds of picture books too!嗯嗯嗯！还有各式各样的画册，都很喜欢！

ErikaGood, then once all this is over, I'll show you my collection of manga and picture books.好，那么等这次事情结束了，我就带你看看我珍藏的漫画书和画册。

DushevnayaReally? Thank you! Ehehehe.真的吗？太好了！嘿嘿嘿。

ErikaThen let us prepare to cleanse evil now in preparation for that joyous day. Come, let's start by getting my guns back.为了那一天的快乐，现在就先为洗刷罪恶做好准备吧。走吧，至少先让我把枪拿回来。

As the two of them reach a thick, solid door, Erika suddenly comes to a halt.两人行进到一道敦实的侧门前时，爱莉卡突然停了下来。

ErikaLet's stop here for a bit.到这里就行了，先停一下。

DushevnayaHuh? What's wrong? Is there danger ahead?诶？怎么了？前面有什么危险吗？

ErikaYou could say that. The corridor is stuffed full of Entropics to the point where I can't even tell how long it is.算是吧，从这里望过去，尽头的走廊全是被熵填满了，都看不出走廊到底有多长了。

DushevnayaIt DOES seem like there's stuff moving at the end... but my visual modules can't make it out clearly...好像确实有什么东西在动……不过我的视觉模块看不了那么清楚。

ErikaThat's alright. Leave that to me. All you need to do is tell me how long this corridor is.没关系，这种事情就交给我。告诉我走廊有多长就行了。

DushevnayaUm... If I'm not wrong, I think it's around 30 meters or so?嗯……记忆里的话，大概，三十米左右。

ErikaGot it. I'm ready to make them repent.明白了。我已经准备好让它们忏悔了。

DushevnayaAre you going to run through? That sounds really dangerous, please be careful...是要冲过去的意思吗？听起来好危险，千万小心……

ErikaDon't worry. I'll take care of them.不用担心，我会解决掉它们的。

DushevnayaUm...呜……

Erika is storing up her energy for a burst of motion when she notices that Dushevnaya seems a little nervous and afraid, and then she relaxes herself.看到有点紧张害怕的杜莎妮，蓄势待发的爱莉卡想起什么似的，忽然缓和了下来。

ErikaI'm sorry, it seems I haven't properly introduced myself yet. My name is Erika. I am a special counsellor designed for prison duties. Suppressing prison riots and returning prisoners to where they can repent of their sins is my job.抱歉，我想起来我还没有正式介绍过自己。我叫爱莉卡，是一名监狱里的特型疏导师。镇压监狱暴动，送他们回去忏悔，本来就是我的职责。

ErikaI'm very skilled at fighting in close quarters, so believe me when I say I can take care of them. Let's go. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."我很擅长狭窄地形作战，我会对付它们的，相信我。准备走吧，“不要害怕，也不要畏惧他们。”

DushevnayaI-I'm not afraid, I'm just worried that your wounds...我、我不是害怕啦，只是担心你的伤势……

Erika looks where Dushevnaya is pointing, and it is only then that she realizes she's gotten an extra injury at some point.顺着杜莎妮的眼神看去，爱莉卡才发现自己的身上不知何时多了一道伤口。

ErikaIt's okay, I told you that I'm used to this...没事，我说了我早就习惯……

DushevnayaYou can't treat yourself so badly! You promised you'd let me treat you!不能这样忽视自己，你答应我要乖乖接受治疗的！

??That won't do. Just let me bandage you up.这样不行，还是乖乖让我给你包扎一下吧。

Memory data suddenly floods into her neural cloud and Erika freezes up as a familiar voice speaks into her ears.记忆数据猛然涌入心智，熟悉的声音自耳畔响起，爱莉卡一时愣住了。

Dushevnaya...Erika? Are you alright? Is your memory module...……爱莉卡？你还好吗？是不是记忆模块……

Erika...I'm fine.……我没事。

Erika vigorously shakes her head, as if she's trying to banish the ghosts of the past.爱莉卡用力摇了摇头，像是想摆脱过去的幻影。

ErikaI'll be counting on you to treat me, then.那就拜托你治疗了。

DushevnayaHehe, you need to take care of yourself! Your health is really important!嘿嘿，身体健康也很重要哦，要多爱惜自己！

Dushevnaya takes out the last of the supplies in her shabby medic bag, then binds Erika's wounds tightly to keep her from losing operands.杜莎妮用尽简陋医疗包里最后一点物资，注入剩余算量，缠紧绷带，止住了爱莉卡伤口处算量逸散的趋势。

DushevnayaOkay! That should do it! At the very least, you should face a tough battle in the best possible condition!好！这样就没问题了！至少在激烈战斗前调整好状态。

DushevnayaHehe, this knot looks good!好！嘿嘿，这个结打得很好哦！

ErikaPfft... I guess all good people have at least a few things in common, then?噗……该说是，善良的人总有些共性吗？

Erika(She's just like her, and the way she bandaged my wounds was just like how she treated mine...)（这一点也真像她，刚刚包扎的样子，也像她给我处理伤口的样子……）

DushevnayaHm? What's wrong?唔？什么？

ErikaIt's nothing. I'll be counting on you after this.没什么，接下来也拜托你了。

DushevnayaOkay! Leave it to me! I'll do everything I can to help!好！交给我吧！我会做好自己能做到的事情的！

ErikaRight, now hold on tight and don't let go! The fighting's about to start!好，抱紧！做好准备，不要松开我！战斗要开始了！

Arduous Interception – 3 厄难迎击-3

Inside the darkened medical building, Erika escorts little Dushevnaya as they dart through the Entropic-filled corridors.阴暗的医疗部大楼里，爱莉卡护着小小的杜莎妮，穿梭在不少熵游走的走廊上。

ErikaRepent for your misdeeds.为自己的恶行而忏悔吧。

熵Skree—吱——

ErikaAs the Lord saith, the guilty, though they might have countless tricks up their sleeves, must still be punished!正如神的告诫，有罪的，纵有百般机巧，也必得诛罚！

DushevnayaErika, to your right! Be careful!爱莉卡，右边！小心！

ErikaDon't worry, the Lord protects the righteous.别担心，神会保佑不参与恶行的人。

DushevnayaYup!嗯！

熵Skree—吱——

Despite her fear, Dushevnaya clings tightly to Erika's sleeve.即使很害怕，杜莎妮也紧紧抓住了爱莉卡的衣襟。

Erika(Once again... I'm seeing something like this...)（又是……这种场景……）

Erika(And as luck would have it, I've lost my guns too, just like that time.)（而且好巧不巧，我也失去了枪，简直就像那时候一样。）

ErikaAs the Lord saith, the guilty, though they might have countless tricks up their sleeves, must still be punished!正如神的告诫，有罪的，纵有百般机巧，也必得诛罚！

ErikaFor damaging the premises, plotting a riot and inciting the masses to conspiracy, your sin has been imprinted upon your soul! Those who have seen the error of their ways may return to their cells now; those who refuse to do so shall undergo expiation!破坏设施，意图暴乱，聚众滋事，罪加一等！悔过的可以从此回到自己的房间，不肯悔改的就等着为自己的行为忏悔吧！

囚犯ANo, we can't! This is our only chance! Don't be afraid!不、不行！这可是我们唯一的机会了！咱们别怕！

囚犯BThat's right, she doesn't have her guns, what's so scary about her? She doesn't even know she fell for it and she's got that millstone around her neck too! If we all rush her at once, we can make it through!对，没枪的东西，怕个屁！她自己中招了都不知道，还带着那个拖油瓶呢！只要我们一起上，就能冲过去！

少女Erika, they're beside you! Be careful!爱莉卡，旁边还有人！小心！

ErikaDon't worry, the Lord protects the righteous.别担心，神会保佑不参与恶行的人。

ErikaPrepare to face your punishment. None who have taken part in this uprising shall be spared!准备受到惩罚吧，参与暴动的，人人有份！

Without her guns, Erika is left only with her baton, and she strides boldly through the rioters while defending the girl.失去枪械的爱莉卡，仅靠着手中的棍棒，保护着少女，在暴动的犯人中游走。

少女Erika...爱莉卡……

ErikaIf you still do not understand the nature of your sins, then I will thoroughly enlighten you!如果你们还不明白自己所犯的罪，那我之后会让你们明白！

Despite the occasional graze, Erika's vicious movements do not stop for a moment and her other hand, which is sheltering the girl, never lets go.即使偶尔受了一两处伤，爱莉卡激烈的动作也丝毫没有停滞，另一边护着少女的手也始终没有松开。

It is only when she has clubbed the last rioter into submission and finished calling the other prison guards for help that Erika finally allows herself to relax ever so slightly, her stiff hand still protecting the girl.直到打倒最后一个犯人，完成紧急召回狱警的通讯请求后，爱莉卡才稍微放松下来，已经僵硬的手依然护着少女。

ErikaIt's alright. It's safe here now. It'll take about 13 minutes for the new guard detail to arrive and they'll handle the rest, Lord have mercy.没事了，这里就安全了。新的人手预计还有十三分钟赶到，他们会进行后续处理的。愿神宽恕。

ErikaYou... Are you alright? Did they hurt you when they took you hostage just now?你……你没事吧？他们之前拿你当人质的时候，有伤到你吗？

少女No, I'm fine! Sorry to make you worry...不，我没事！让你担心了……

It's only then that Erika realizes what she's doing and lets go of the girl.至此，爱莉卡才后知后觉地松开少女。

少女Erika, are you alright? Are you hurt? Do you need first aid? I-I'm no doctor, but I think some first aid should be fine!爱莉卡，你怎么样了？有没有受伤？要紧急处理下吗？我、我不太会复杂的检修治疗什么的，但给你做点紧急处理应该还是没问题的！

少女Let me see... Whew, thank goodness, it's only a few scrapes on your arm. It won't affect your movements for the time being and there aren't any big wounds elsewhere.让我看看……呼，还好，只是手臂上破了皮，暂时不影响行动，别的地方也没什么大的伤口。

ErikaThere's nothing you need to worry about. After all, I'm used to life in prison and I've lived like this for a long time. This is just one perfectly normal prison riot among countless others.没什么需要担心的，毕竟我早就习惯监狱里这种生活了，也这样很久了，这只是许多次暴动里很平常的一次罢了。

少女P-Perfectly normal? So you went through many incidents like this before I came?平、平常的一次？这么说爱莉卡在我来这里之前，已经这样处理过很多次这种事情了？

少女That won't do, better let me bandage you up.这样不行，还是乖乖让我给你包扎一下吧。

ErikaPrison is a place where all the inmates have committed serious crimes or are trying to skate by whilst doing the minimum necessary, so putting someone like you in a place like this is...毕竟监狱里都是犯下重罪或者偷奸耍滑的家伙，像你一样的人在这里……

Erika...No, pretend I said nothing.……不，还是当我没说吧。

少女Um... It's okay, I know what you were going to say, Erika.嗯……没什么啦，我知道爱莉卡要说什么。

少女I mean, it's nothing for me. I'm happy to be able to help someone out! Even if life here is hard, It's okay as long as everyone can live a good life!对我来说没关系的啦，能这样帮到家里人，我也很高兴！就算里面很难熬，只要能让他们都能活得好好的，这样也没关系的！

Erika doesn't say anything else and the two fall silent for a while.爱莉卡没说什么，两人陷入了片刻的沉默。

少女Ah, yes! Do you often go "wham bam" and take out lots of people in one go like just now? That's totally awesome!对、对了！爱莉卡以前也经常会像这样噼噼啪啪撂倒好几个人吗？好帅啊！不愧是你！

ErikaUm, I guess...嗯，算是吧……

少女I know, right? It must be great to be so strong!对吧！你这么强，真的好厉害啊！

少女If only I could be as strong and cool as you when I get out.出去之后，要是我有一天也能这样帅气又强大就好了。

ErikaYeah, I'm sure you will.是啊，一定会的。

ErikaYes, it would be good if something like that would happen someday.是啊，要是真的，有那么一天就好了。

It is only when she has taken down the last Entropic in her way and successfully gotten them both through the dangerous corridor that Erika finally allows herself to relax ever so slightly, her stiff hand still protecting Dushevnaya.直到打倒最后一只挡路的熵，成功冲破危险走廊后，爱莉卡才稍微放松下来，已经僵硬的手依然护着杜莎妮。

ErikaWe should be safe for now. Let's keep going, Lord have mercy.这样就暂时安全了，继续走吧，愿神宽恕。

ErikaAre you alright? Were you hurt just now?你还好吗？刚才有受伤吗？

DushevnayaNo, I'm fine! I wasn't hurt at all! How about you, Erika? Let me take a look!不，我没事，一点都没伤到！爱莉卡呢？让我看看！

It's only then that Erika realizes what she's doing and lets go of Dushevnaya. She allows the emotions from her memories to fall away from her and reaches out to gently let her down.至此，爱莉卡才后知后觉地松开杜莎妮，缓了缓沉浸在回忆里的情绪，伸手把她轻轻放下。

DushevnayaWhat happened? Are you hurt? In any case, just let me give you a checkup!怎么样了！你有没有受伤？总之让我先检查下你的身体情况！

ErikaI'm fine...我也没事……

DushevnayaHm... Well, although you're not entirely unhurt, at least, it's just a little scrape on your leg and it doesn't look like it's infected. You're lucky.嗯……呼，幸好，虽然不算是完全没事，但只有腿上新增了划伤，也没有什么被感染的迹象，也算是很幸运了。

DushevnayaI was really worried just now. All the bandages were used up and I don't know how I'd treat you if you'd gotten badly hurt. Thank goodness...刚才我真的很担心。绷带都用完了，要是有严重些的伤口都不知道该怎么处理了，还好……

ErikaThere's nothing you need to worry about. After all, I'm...没什么需要担心的，毕竟我……

Erika pauses, and then swallows the words she was about to say, "I'm used to this, there's no need for a diagnostic".爱莉卡顿了顿，把“已经习惯了，没必要检修”吞了回去。

ErikaAfter all, this IS my job, and I've experienced many situations like this where sin needs to be cleansed.毕竟我的工作就是这个，我已经经历很多次这样必须清洗罪恶的事情了。

DushevnayaYou've done this many times before? Wow, that's awesome, Erika! I'm so envious...很多次？呜啊，爱莉卡也太厉害了吧！好羡慕啊……

DushevnayaI wish I could be strong and cool when fighting monsters and dangers too.要是我面对怪物和危险的时候，也能这样坚强又帅气就好了。

ErikaYou've already done very well, and I believe that someday, you'll become like what you wish to be, God willing.你已经做得很好了。而且我相信，也会有如你所愿的那一天的，愿神保佑。

DushevnayaReally? Hehehe, if I get the chance I want to fight super bad guys like you and go "bambambam" and "bangbangbang" and say "To forgive you is up to God, to send you to Him is up to me!"真的吗？嘿嘿嘿，那么有机会的话，我也想要那样面对很坏很坏的敌人，“啪啪啪”，“砰砰砰”！“我会送你们去见神的，愿神宽恕你们！”

ErikaPfft... Yes, that's it. The strong and kind often have many things in common.噗……没错，就是这样。向往良善与坚强之人，果然都有些相似之处。

DushevnayaHm? What happened? Did you say something just now?诶？怎么了？刚才有说什么吗？

ErikaNope, it's nothing. I just recalled some old memories.不，没什么，只是想起了点过去的事。

ErikaRight, I'll let you take care of this. If you feel lost or if you need direction, you can read it. Kind people can gain solace from this and become stronger.对了，这个就先交给你保管吧。感到迷茫或者渴望时，就翻阅它吧。向往良善之人，必能由此获得安慰，变得更加坚强。

DushevnayaHuh? Is this the holy book you carry with you all the time, Erika?诶？这是爱莉卡一直带着的典籍？

Erika flips to a certain page and shows it to Dushevnaya.爱莉卡伸手为杜莎妮翻到某一页。

ErikaYes. Just remember, "Do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. "对，记住，“凡事不怕敌人的惊吓，这是证明他们沉沦。”

DushevnayaMhm! It sounds complicated, but I'll do my best!嗯嗯！虽然听起来还是有点难理解，但我会加油的！

ErikaLet's go, we should be able to get out of this place soon.我们走吧，应该很快就能出去了。

Arduous Interception – 4 厄难迎击-4

DushevnayaThe exit's just up ahead!出口就在前面了！

ErikaGood grief. The ground here was hard enough to traverse in the first place, but after the damage it's gotten even worse.真糟，本来这里就是复杂的地形，被破坏之后就变得更难前进了。

As she thinks about the shocking scenes of devastation wrought by the railgun, Erika's hands reflexively tighten around her improvised weapon.想起轨道炮造成的那些触目惊心的场景，爱莉卡不自觉地攥紧了手里的临时武器。

DushevnayaCareful, there might be Entropics at the exit...小心，出口外可能还有些熵……

ErikaGot it, let's go. Get ready, we might need to break through their encirclement again after this.明白了，走吧。准备好，接下来可能要再一次冲破它们的包围了。

DushevnayaWait! That's...等等！那边……

ErikaWhat's wrong?怎么了？

Erika looks where Dushevnaya is looking and sees something metallic under a fallen brick wall.爱莉卡顺着杜莎妮所指的方向看去，发现在一旁砖瓦建材层层挤压的废墟下，有一截看起来像铁质的东西。

DushevnayaThat looks like it could be a weapon, so I was wondering if... I, I'm not strong or anything, but I want to help out a little!那个好像能当武器，走之前能不能……我、我虽然没什么力气，但也想稍微帮点忙！

DushevnayaI... I don't want to just be protected by you, Erika, I want, I want to do things other than scouting and bandaging wounds...我……我不想只靠爱莉卡保护，我也想，再多做点侦察和包扎伤口之外的事情……

ErikaYou're a good girl...好孩子……

Erika pats Dushevnaya on the head and walks over to the rubble before trying to pull the object out.爱莉卡摸了摸杜莎妮的头，一言不发地走到废墟前，试图伸手拔出那截东西。

ErikaIs that a metal bar? No, it looks fishy...是根铁棍？不，不对，好像有什么棘手的……

Erika's instincts and reactions, honed through long years of life in prison, mean that the moment she senses something wrong, she can immediately dodge back to avoid the attack from an unknown source while simultaneously lashing out at the source of the danger in front of her.常年监狱生活练就的直觉与反应力，让爱莉卡在察觉到异常的一瞬间，弯腰仰后躲开不明来源的攻击，并同时向前方危险处甩出一击。

熵Skree—吱——

The rubble collapses amidst the intense battle and sends a loud crash echoing through the air.废墟在激烈的战斗中应声而塌，发出巨大的声响。

熵Skree, skreeree...吱、吱吱……

ErikaMore Entropics? I didn't think there'd be so many behind this...还有熵？没想到这背后藏了这么多……

ErikaThis is bad... the exit on the other side's blocked off, we can't get out through it.不妙……这条路对面的出口已经被堵住了，走不出去的。

DushevnayaIt's okay, I know another way!没关系，我还知道另一条路！

ErikaLead on, then.那就交给你来带路了。

ErikaOh yes, get ready for a fight. This is for you.对了，准备好战斗，这个给你。

DushevnayaAh... yes! I can help support you too!啊……是！我也会协助支援的！

Dushevnaya takes the crowbar that Erika pulled from the rubble and clutches it to herself.杜莎妮接过爱莉卡递来的，刚刚从废墟里抽出的撬棍，向她靠紧。

熵Skree—吱——

Erika jumps aside to avoid the Entropic's attack, then uses her momentum to swing and knock it away as she mounts a fighting retreat out of the Entropic encirclement.爱莉卡向一侧跳开，躲过熵的攻击，又顺势出手攻击，击退对方，在熵的包围中且战且退。

DushevnayaOver here! This way! This way!就是这里！这边这边！

DushevnayaWe just need to get down through the fire escape on the side!从旁边的消防通道下来就可以了！

ErikaGood, they haven't caught up yet. Here I come!好，它们没追上来。来了！

Upon seeing Erika make a safe landing, Dushevnaya breathes a sigh of relief.看着爱莉卡稳稳落地，杜莎妮也松了一口气。

DushevnayaThank goodness. They won't be able to catch up with us now.太好了，这下它们就跟不上来了。

ErikaThe stairwell's blocked too. Good thing the layout of this place is so complex. The Entropics won't be able to make it out of there with their low IQ.楼道口也堵上了。多亏了这里复杂的地形，以低阶熵的智能，很难追上来。

DushevnayaWe're safe for now...暂时安全了……

ErikaNot necessarily. There are more and more Entropics here, and others might come later on.不一定，这里的熵越来越多了，也许接下来还有别的。

ErikaDon't let your guard down, let's keep moving forward—别松懈，继续前进吧——

???Help... me...救……啊……

DushevnayaHuh? Was that a voice? Did you hear that, Erika?咦？什么声音？爱莉卡，你有听见吗？

ErikaIs it another kind of Entropic?是另外的熵吗？

???Someone, please... help... me!有人……救……啊！

DushevnayaNo, it isn't! It's not a monster, I think it's an agent calling for help!不，不是！不是怪物的声音，好像是智能体求救的声音！

DushevnayaThey must be in trouble! This is bad, we need to...他们一定是遇到危险了！不行，必须马上去……

ErikaDon't be hasty!不要冲动！

DushevnayaErika...爱莉卡……

Erika...Oh fine, I'll go look with you, but please, be careful!……算了，我跟你一起过去看看，务必小心！

DushevnayaThis... This is...这……这是……

The two of them approach the source of the cry for help, and then they realize that it's coming from a treatment room that's currently being attacked by Entropics.二人靠近了呼救声的来源，才发现那是一间正在被熵攻击的科室。

DushevnayaOh no, that flimsy barricade won't hold out against the Entropic attack at all...糟了，这点防御根本挡不住熵的攻击……

智能体AI-It's an agent's voice! (Coughs) Help has arrived! Everyone, hang in there!是、是智能体的声音！咳咳、有人来了，大家坚持住！

智能体BHelp! Help us! Argh, there's too many of them! They're going to overrun us!救、救命啊！呜、太多了！要顶不住了！

DushevnayaOh no, we need to help them...不行，必须得救他们……

熵Grah—嘎——

ErikaCrap, they've noticed us!不好，它们注意到我们了！

DushevnayaHuh?诶？

ErikaDon't panic. Be careful of their sticky slime and prepare to defeat them one at a time!别慌，小心它们的黏液，做好逐个击破的准备！

Road of Perdition – 1 断罪坚途-1

熵Skree—吱——

ErikaCome, ye sinners, today shall be your day of judgement!来吧，罪孽深重的恶徒们，今天就是你们的清算之日！

Erika draws away the Entropics surrounding the treatment room by sheer brute force. During this arduous battle, the bandaged parts of Erika's body begin leaking traces of operands.爱莉卡用战斗引开了围住科室的熵。激烈的苦战下，爱莉卡身上尚未被绷带包扎处理的伤口正向外散佚着些许算量。

ErikaTsk! You recalcitrants—嘁！如此冥顽不灵，死不悔改——

熵Skree吱——

Erika smashes the Entropic in front of her to the ground, but its comrades beside it seizes this moment to surreptitiously extend a tentacle toward her legs.爱莉卡正面的熵受到重击倒下，而它旁边的同伴却趁此机会，悄悄向爱莉卡脚下蔓延出触手。

However, Erika uses a deft spinning move to plunge her improvised weapon deep into the fleshy underside of the Entropic's body, below its tentacle.但爱莉卡却用一个漂亮的回旋，刺入了熵触手下的柔软肢体。

Erika"The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast."“恶人必被自己的罪孽捉住，他必被自己的罪恶如绳索缠绕。”

The Entropic can't pull its tentacle back in time and is impaled through its vitals. Its other tentacles twitch and then go limp as the life leaves them.伸出的触手来不及收回，那只熵就这样猝不及防地被她刺入柔软的要害，几条触手抽搐扭动了几下，便慢慢失去了活力。

熵Skree...吱……

Before she can celebrate, however, several more Entropics rush in one after another, trying to encircle her.然而还来不及庆幸，便又有几只熵前赴后继地围了上来，试图包围她。

DushevnayaE-Erika!爱、爱莉卡！

ErikaDon't worry, I'll make them pay for this.别怕，我会让他们付出代价的。

Erika lowers her voice and takes a deep breath before taking a step forward and delivering a direct hit to the leading Entropic before backing off to swat away the tentacles trying to grab Dushevnaya.爱莉卡放低了声调，随即深吸一口气，踏步往前冲了出去，直击领头那只熵，又抽身打退侧面尝试朝杜莎妮伸出触手的熵。

ErikaGo! Save the people in the room! Help them first, I'll take care of this!你先走！去救那些房间里的家伙，先解决他们的问题，这里的问题交给我！

DushevnayaBut...我……

ErikaGo now!快走！

DushevnayaErika... You have to hang in there!爱莉卡……你一定要坚持住！

Dushevnaya grits her teeth as she leaves Erika's side. She waits until there are no Entropics behind her before running toward the treatment room from the other direction.杜莎妮咬牙离开了爱莉卡身边，趁着她背后还没有熵靠近的时候，悄悄从另一个方向往科室跑去。

智能体AHelp, help us...救、救命……

DushevnayaAre you okay? Erika lured those monsters away, she asked me to help you out first.你们还好吗？爱莉卡刚刚引开那些怪物了，她叫我先来帮你们。

智能体BFrankly speaking, we're not doing well. Most of us are hurt and everyone else is having a hard time keeping up the defense.老实说，不太好。绝大多数人都受伤了，剩下的人也很难维持住现在仅剩的一点点防御。

智能体AThank you, if you hadn't helped lead them away, all the casualties here might have ended up...谢谢你们，要不是有你们帮忙引开的话，这里这么多的伤员，可能都……

DushevnayaUm... I'm sorry, if only we'd come sooner...呜……对不起，要是我们能来得早一点……

智能体AIt's good enough that you came. Is there anything we can help you with?你们能来就已经很好了。有什么可以让我们帮忙的吗？

智能体BWe're a mess, but we still have some medicine and bandages, so first aid shouldn't be a problem.虽然现在人手都是这样了，但好在还有些药和绷带，给你们做些应急处理还是没问题的。

Dushevnaya(Isn't there anything I can do to help... Right, I can't keep holding Erika back, I need to think of something...)（有没有什么能帮上忙……对，我不能只会拖爱莉卡的后腿，一定要想办法……）

Erika"The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast."“恶人必被自己的罪孽捉住，他必被自己的罪恶如绳索缠绕。”

DushevnayaThe cords of... that, that's right! If we could tie them up somehow and then get them all at once...缠绕……对、对了！要是能用什么东西缠住它们，然后再一网打尽的话……

DushevnayaWhat can I use for this, what can I use... Right! I'll use that!有什么东西，有什么东西……对了！那个！

Dushevnaya sees a barricade of detritus that the agents piled up to hold off the Entropics and a winch nearby.杜莎妮看向不远处智能体们用来抵抗熵的，杂物堆砌成的堡垒，以及附近的升降装置。

DushevnayaIf I could make a trap to tangle them up and then drop all that stuff on them, I'm sure I could—要是能制造一个陷阱控制住它们，再用升上去的那些东西压倒的话，一定可以——

Dushevnaya looks at the agents inside the treatment room and hope sparkles in her eyes.杜莎妮看向科室中的智能体们，眼中闪烁着希望的光彩。

DushevnayaI've got an idea, but I need your help!我有一个计划，需要你们的帮助！

Road of Perdition – 2 断罪坚途-2

After a brief rustling noise, Dushevnaya pops out into a small passageway.一阵窸窸窣窣的响动后，鼓起勇气的杜莎妮出现在了小道路口上。

DushevnayaAlright, this time it'll be okay for sure.好，这次一定没有问题的！

DushevnayaI'll do what the agents said. This way, I'll be able to lure away the monsters and lead them into the trap!按照智能体们的说法，这样一定可以引开怪物们，把它们引进陷阱里！

As she thinks this, she takes a small step forward, trying to enter the detection radius of the Entropics surrounding Erika.这么想着，她往前踏了一小步，尝试着接近围住爱莉卡的熵的感知范围。

DushevnayaI'm sure Erika will be fine too!爱莉卡一定也会没事的！

She approaches step by step, until the Entropics notice her—一步一步，直到熵注意到她——

熵Skree—吱——

ErikaThe Entropics are slowing down? Good, this is my chance!熵的行动变慢了？好机会——

As the Entropics freeze up at Dushevnaya's arrival, Erika takes advantage of the opening and strikes with a massive two-handed sweeping blow, causing the Entropics to howl in agony.爱莉卡在它们因杜莎妮出现而迟疑的空档，大幅度甩开双臂，用临时武器带起一片片熵的哀嚎。

熵Skree—吱——

DushevnayaErika!爱莉卡！

ErikaWhat... It's you? Stay back!什……是你？别过来！

ErikaThey're targeting you now, so run! I'll delay them!它们的目标变成了你，快跑！我会拖住它们的！

DushevnayaNo! I-I came to help draw them away! If, just if I can just lure them into my trap...不！我、我是来帮你引开它们的！只要、只要把它们引到陷阱里的话……

Saying so, Dushevnaya grabs the healing device that the agents gave her and takes the last few steps over to where Erika is brawling with the Entropics.这么说着，杜莎妮拿着智能体们给的治疗仪，走过了最后几步，进一步向爱莉卡与熵混战的地方靠近。

熵Skree—吱——

By this time, the Entropics have all turned to face Dushevnaya.此时，熵已经纷纷向杜莎妮转了过去。

DushevnayaI, I knew it, they have some level of intelligence, they prioritize attacking agents with healing equipment loaded with operands...果、果然，它们真的是有一定智能的，会优先攻击带有高算量医疗用具的个体…

DushevnayaI mustn't be afraid... "Do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—" That's right, it'll be fine. I know I'll be able to lure them off!别怕，别怕……“凡事不怕敌人的惊吓，这是证明他们沉沦。”一定会没事的，一定会顺利把它们引过去的！

熵Skree—吱呀——

DushevnayaThat's right, now is the time! I'll head towards the trap—Ack! How are they so fast!?没错，就是现在！往陷阱那边——呜！怎么会、这么快！

The Entropics on the outer edge of the group were largely spared Erika's attacks and they move far faster than Dushevnaya expected. They have already closed the gap to her before she could think of a distance that will both draw them to the trap and keep her safe.外圈那些没怎么受到攻击的熵，移动速度远超杜莎妮的预料，在她还没计算出能把熵引到陷阱里，又能安全无事的距离时，就飞快拉近了和她的距离。

ErikaDon't be distracted during your punishment!受罚过程中别分神！

Erika crushes the lollipop in her mouth with a "crunch" and wades into the Entropic horde with big sweeping strikes, taking advantage of their distraction as they split off to pursue Dushevnaya.爱莉卡“喀”一声咬碎棒棒糖，趁它们分出兵力追击杜莎妮的空档，持着长棍的双手大开大合，横扫熵群。

ErikaDon't just stand there, Dushevnaya! Run! Weren't you going to lead them into a trap!?杜莎妮，别愣着！跑起来！你不是要把它们引到陷阱里吗！

ErikaDon't be afraid. Since you're here, I'll help keep them off balance! "Don't look back, and don't stop anywhere in the plain!"别怕，既然你已经来了，我就会帮你制衡它们的！“不可回头看，也不可在平原站住。”

DushevnayaYes! I can do it... I can do it too!是！我、我也可以，我也可以做到！

That familiar Bible verse shakes Dushevnaya out of her daze at being beset by the Entropics.那句熟悉的典籍之辞，让杜莎妮从被熵高速拉近距离的恍惚中回过神来。

DushevnayaI'll be okay for sure! Erika... Erika's fighting as hard as she can, so I need to be brave too and do what I can do!绝对没有问题的！爱莉卡她……爱莉卡也在拼命战斗着，我也必须勇敢起来，做我能做到的事情！

Dushevnaya(Pants heavily) It's just ahead—呼、呼、呼……就是，就是前面了——

With her goal just within reach, Dushevnaya grits her teeth and uses the last of her strength to dash forward.看着近在咫尺的目标，杜莎妮咬了咬牙，拼尽最后的力气往前冲去。

智能体BDushevnaya!杜莎妮！

DushevnayaDo it now—就是现在——

熵Skree—吱——

A mass of Entropic pours into the designated area and the simple snare tightens up, briefly binding them.大量的熵一齐涌入了指定的范围，让简陋的陷阱立即收束，将它们暂时困住。

智能体BDushevnaya, get back! The trap won't last long, don't let them grab you!杜莎妮，快退开！陷阱撑不了多久，别被它们卷进去！

DushevnayaNow all I need to do is activate the switch and squash them with junk!接下来、接下来就是启动装置，用杂物压住这些熵！

智能体BBut you just finished running away from them, let me do it instead—但你刚和熵周旋过，还是让我——

DushevnayaNo! You're still hurt!不行！你们还受着伤呢！

DushevnayaBesides, I'm smaller and it'll be easier for me to slip past them and trigger the switch. It'll save some time! That's what we planned, right?我的体型比较小，能直接从缝隙中钻过去启动装置，节省一些时间！刚才就是这么计划的对吧？

智能体BBut... but it's too dangerous!但是……太危险了！

熵Skree—吱——

DushevnayaLet me go! There's no time!让我去吧！要没时间了！

DushevnayaI want to protect Erika and everyone else too!我也要保护爱莉卡和大家！

智能体BI... Alright then, we'll try and corral the Entropics here. Please be careful!这……好吧，我们在这里控制住熵，你万事小心！

Road of Perdition – 3 断罪坚途-3

Dushevnaya grits her teeth, trembling as she struggles onwards, slipping through gaps in the rubble to reach the pre-positioned device up ahead.穿过废墟间的缝隙，杜莎妮咬紧牙关，颤抖着艰难向前，朝着之前设置的装置机关挪去。

DushevnayaDon't be scared, don't be scared... almost there, I'm almost there...别怕，别怕……就差一点，就差一点了……

DushevnayaI need to protect everyone—为了保护大家——

She pours all her strength into getting to the rusty device...她拼尽了全力，试图够到那个锈迹斑斑的装置——

熵Skree—吱——

DushevnayaAhhh!啊！

An Entropic hiding in the debris suddenly lunges at her, the tips of its tentacles hooking onto her clothes and trying to entangle her body.藏在废墟中的熵突然发起进攻，触手的尖端远远地钩住了她的衣角，并且在尝试缠上她的身体。

DushevnayaNo, I can't, I can't stop here... I have to, I must...不、不行，不能在这里停下来……我必须，我必须……

DushevnayaI can't give up here... I said I'd protect everyone!我还不能在这里放弃……我说过了，要保护爱莉卡和大家的！

Dushevnaya closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, then reaches out and rips off the bit of her clothing which the Entropic has seized. She uses the surge of momentum to overcome her fear and throw herself forward.杜莎妮闭眼吸了一口气，伸出手迅速地切断了熵抓住的那一部分衣服，并趁着这股突然被释放的往前的力，迈过恐惧，一口气向前扑倒。

DushevnayaI made it!!够到了！！

Creak—the sound of machinery slowly coming to life fills the air as Dushevnaya pulls a lever.咔——一声有点迟滞的声音响起，杜莎妮扳动了机关。

It is immediately followed by the sound of a heavy load crashing down and squashing the Entropics.随即而来的，是陷阱上针对熵的碾压物轰然倒塌之声。

DushevnayaDid... Did it work?启……启动成功了吗？

DushevnayaThank goodness! I did it, Erika!太好了，我也做到了，爱莉卡！

Dushevnaya pushes open the door to the treatment room and excitedly delivers the good news.推开科室的门，杜莎妮兴高采烈地带来了这个好消息。

DushevnayaIt worked! We took care of those Entropics!作战成功了！那些熵都被顺利解决了！

ErikaAre you hurt!?你没受伤吧？！

DushevnayaRelax, I'm fine!放心吧，我没事！

ErikaWhew... Very well done, Dushevnaya.呼……做得很棒，杜莎妮。

Erika pats Dushevnaya on her head and Dushevnaya smiles happily.爱莉卡摸了摸杜莎妮的头，而杜莎妮开心地笑了起来。

智能体BIt's all thanks to you for wiping out all those Entropics, otherwise we might all be infected by now...多亏了你们消灭这么多熵，不然我们现在或许已经被感染了……

DushevnayaAw, don't say that. You guys helped build the trap too. I'm grateful for your help!别这么说啦，你们也一起搭建陷阱的。能帮上忙就好！

ErikaSince you're out of danger, let's hurry and leave this building ASAP.既然已经脱离危机了，我们就赶紧离开这栋楼吧。

Erika takes Dushevnaya by the hand and prepares to leave, but nobody else in the room follows them. Instead, they look at each other and shake their heads.爱莉卡拉起杜莎妮准备向外走去，然而房间内的智能体却没有跟上二人步伐的意思，而是互相对视着摇了摇头。

智能体B...I'm sorry. You'd better go ahead.……抱歉，你们先走吧。

DushevnayaHuh? But what about you?诶？那你们呢？

智能体BEveryone here is hurt... We can barely move. So even if we left, if we ran into danger again we'd be defenseless.这里基本上都是伤员……我们已经走不动了，就算勉强离开，再度遇到危险的时候也没有抵御措施。

智能体BIf we went with you, we'd just be causing you problems.如果和你们一起走，也只不过是给你们添麻烦而已。

DushevnayaBut...但……

ErikaTheir concerns are well-founded. Dushevnaya, let's...他们的担忧是对的。杜莎妮，我们还是先……

DushevnayaErika, I want to stay with them.爱莉卡，我想和他们一起留下来。

Dushevnaya lets go of Erika's hand, and her voice is determined.杜莎妮松开爱莉卡的手，语气无比坚定。

DushevnayaI can't fight, and I might even slow you down, so I might as well stay here and help treat the others.我没什么战斗力，或许还会拖慢你的脚步，不如在这里帮大家治疗。

Erika...You're being reckless again, like just now.……你简直跟刚才一样，太乱来了。

DushevnayaBut if I don't do that, we can't deal with all the monsters, I'm sure it'll be fine this time too!但是不那样做的话，就没法解决怪物了呀，这次一定也没关系的！

DushevnayaErika, you should go get your guns and wipe out the monsters. I'll stay here and wait for you!爱莉卡去找枪消灭怪物吧，我会在这里等你回来的！

ErikaYou....你……

DushevnayaSo please, let me stay here.所以这次就让我留在这里吧。

ErikaYou're way too stubborn... Just like her.你真是……太固执了，简直像她一样。

ErikaIs this really alright? You should know that you're going up against recalcitrant sinners who refuse to repent, and you're just an ordinary person who took the fall for someone else in order to make ends meet at home.这样真的没问题吗？要知道，你面对的可是顽固不化、拒不悔改的罪人，而你只是个为了补贴家里就替人顶罪进来的普通人。

ErikaIf they did anything to you...要是他们对你做什么……

少女It's okay, I'll be fine.没关系的，我会没事的。

少女Erika, I know that you're a prison confessor and a very important person in this prison, which means everyone's watching you closely.爱莉卡，我知道你是特型疏导师，是监狱里很重要的人，也被盯得紧。

少女It's because I know this that I'm asking you not to break the prison regulations in any way. Do it for me, and also to protect yourself.我都知道的，所以请你，千万不要打破监狱里的规矩，就当是为了我，也请你保重好自己。

ErikaYou...你……

Erika pauses, and swallows the words she was about to say: "Why don't you think about yourself a little more?"爱莉卡停顿了一下，把那句“你为什么就不多为自己考虑一下？”吞进了肚子里。

She realizes that no matter what she says, its nothing more than her own selfish complaints. If this girl truly had her own interests at heart, she would not have gone to jail taking the rap for someone else nor would she silently bear the bullying of the other inmates without a word to prevent Erika from getting into trouble for helping her.她明白，不管怎么说，这只是她的抱怨罢了。要是这位少女真的会为自己多考虑一下，就不会顶罪入狱，更不会怕爱莉卡因帮助她而受到责难，就一声不吭地忍受着监狱里其他囚犯的欺凌。

少女So please, let me stay here this time.所以这次就让我留在这里吧。

Erika(Why is it that the righteous must suffer like this while the wicked prosper in prison...)（为什么，良善的人总是要受着这样的苦难，而罪孽深重的恶徒却在监狱里如鱼得水……）

少女Just think of it as a little request of mine...就当是我小小的请求好了。

ErikaYou... you really are too stubborn...你……真是太固执了……

少女Yeah...嗯……

The two of them look at each other in silence for a bit, until Erika decides to compromise.两人相对无言地沉默了片刻，直到爱莉卡选择妥协。

ErikaFine, I promise you.好吧，我答应你。

ErikaBut do you really not need anything else? Is there really nothing I can do, even the slightest bit?但你真的不需要其他别的帮助吗？哪怕一点点也好，微不足道的也好，只要我能做什么。

少女It's okay. What you've already done is good enough. Thank you.真的啦，现在这样已经很好了，谢谢你。

That girl's smile was engraved in Erika's neural cloud and became one of the rare few good memories she had. Even after everything that had happened, there's still a sense of bittersweetness when she looks back at it.那位少女的笑容，就此铭刻在了爱莉卡的心智中，成为她为数不多幸福而难得的回忆。即使后面看来，这些回忆也多少带着无可奈何的酸涩。

ErikaYou really are like her, which is why this time...你还真的，跟她很相似啊，所以这一次……

ErikaThis time, I won't agree to it.这次我是不会答应的。

DushevnayaHuh?诶？

Road of Perdition – 4 断罪坚途-4

DushevnayaHuh? Erika, did you just say... you wouldn't...诶？爱莉卡，刚刚是说……不答应……

ErikaYes, I won't allow you to stay here. This is a very dangerous place, even more dangerous than a prison cell. The number of Entropics around us are increasing, making it harder and harder to take care of them. There's also the fact that this place looks like it's about to collapse at any moment.对，我不会让你留在这里的。这里很危险，先不提这里看起来摇摇欲坠，还不如监狱的危房样子，单是周围越来越多的熵，就已经很难处理了。

ErikaTo cleanse all of them of sin will require a great deal of effort. With so many casualties in tow, our lack of manpower and weapons means the chances of success is close to nil.净化它们的罪孽势必要花一番工夫，没有足够的人手和武器，还带着这么多病人，胜算太小了。

智能体BYeah, just setting up that trap took all the operands in our medical equipment and supply lockers. If we run into danger again, we'll be powerless to resist.是啊，要设置那些装置和陷阱，已经用完了医疗仪器和物资外的所有算量，如果再有什么危险的话，我们已经几乎没什么反抗措施了。

智能体BBut you're not the same. You can still go with her. I know there's a folding motorcycle parked near the Medical Department. If you use it, the two of you will be able to escape easily.但你不一样，你还可以跟着她走。我知道医疗部附近停放着一辆便携载具，用它的话，你们两个人脱险完全没问题。

DushevnayaBut...可是……

ErikaYou once said that safety was important and that I should cherish myself. But when you said that, did you ever consider that your own safety was also very important?你也说过，安全很重要，要爱惜自己，可你在这么说的时候……有没有想过，你自己的安危也很重要？

DushevnayaBut I don't want to always be the one protected by you, Erika. When you got hurt protecting me from that horde of monsters, I was thinking about what I could do for you and everyone else!但我也不想只是被爱莉卡保护着，尤其是你为了保护我，在怪物群里受伤的时候，我也想为你、为大家做点什么！

DushevnayaHere, take a look! I got hurt when I went to pull that lever just now. I'm like you, I can protect others, I don't have to hide behind you and be protected all the time!这个，你看！这是我刚刚上去扳动机关，保护大家时留下的伤口。我跟你一样，我也可以保护别人，并不是躲在你身边被保护就足够了的！

DushevnayaAnd there's this! The scriptures you gave me! I listened to everything you said and what it said!还有这个！这是爱莉卡给我拿着的典籍！里面说的话，爱莉卡说的话，我都有好好遵守的！

DushevnayaI want to become a person who can protect everyone like you, Erika!我想成为像爱莉卡一样能保护大家的人！

Dushevnaya's eyes burn with an inner light that seems to rend the darkness.杜莎妮的眼中燃烧着光彩，仿佛能烧光一切黑暗。

ErikaHeh... Perhaps... It might actually end up different this time.呵……或许……这次真的能有所不同呢。

DushevnayaAnd I can heal myself and others, there are medical devices here too, so you don't need to worry...而且我也可以为自己和大家治疗，这里还有一些医疗仪器，所以不用担心……

Erika...Honestly...……真是的。

Erika steps forward to pat Dushevnaya's head and cuts off her mumbling.爱莉卡上前一步，摸了摸杜莎妮的头，阻止了杜莎妮的碎碎念。

ErikaWell, since you've made up your mind, I ought to respect your wishes, just like the Professor does for the Dolls in the Oasis.既然你也决定好了，那我也该尊重你的想法，就像教授对绿洲的人形一样。

DushevnayaHuh? R-Really?诶？真……真的吗？

ErikaYes, but you need to protect yourself and keep yourself safe too.对，不过你也要保护好自己，一切平安。

DushevnayaYup yup, I will!嗯嗯，一定会的！

DushevnayaThis is great! Erika said yes! Hehehe, I told you it'd be fine.太好了！爱莉卡答应了！嘿嘿嘿，我都说了不会有事的。

ErikaIf you stay here, remember to be very careful. Make sure you put up as many roadblocks and fortifications as you can. At the very least, it'll slow them down and give you more time.留在这里的话，记得万事小心，尤其是记得制造路障，搭起防御，这样多少能在它们的攻击下多撑一会儿。

DushevnayaAlright, I got it! Take care of yourself too, Erika!好，我记住了！爱莉卡也要保护好自己！

DushevnayaOh yes, I'd like to check your wounds before you head down to the warehouse. Fortunately, we still have some bandages in the treatment room.对了，去仓库前我再给你处理一下伤口吧，正好科室里还有绷带呢。

DushevnayaBandaging complete! Why don't you try moving around to see if you're uncomfortable anywhere?包扎完毕！可以试着动一下，有什么不舒服吗？

ErikaWell, I'm not too used to it, but it feels surprisingly good. Alright, I'm ready to cleanse the enemy of their sins.虽然有点不太习惯，但意外地感觉还不错。很好，我已经准备好彻底洗刷敌人的罪孽了。

DushevnayaHehehe, it turned out well, right?嘿嘿嘿，效果很不错吧。

ErikaIndeed. Now the only thing I need now are my guns.确实。要是我的爱枪也在手上就好了，真是有点美中不足。

DushevnayaIt's okay, you'll get them soon enough, Erika.没关系，爱莉卡很快就能拿回武器了。

DushevnayaThis is the door leading outside. The warehouse with your guns isn't far away. I've already marked the route and location. Oh yeah, I also marked the bike that they were talking about just now.这里出去就是大楼门口，放枪的两个仓库离大楼不远，路线和地点我都已经标记好了。对了，刚才说的那辆便携载具的位置我也一起标记上了。

ErikaYes, I remember them. Just wait for me to come back after getting rid of those Entropics.嗯，我也记下了，等我清理掉那些熵的好消息。

DushevnayaHeh, it's all thanks to everyone lending me all those supplies and medical equipment!嘿嘿嘿，能做到这样，还得多亏了大家给我的医疗仪器和物资呢！

DushevnayaThings always turn out well for people who protect others. How did that verse go... "The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble."果然守护他人都是会得到好的结果的，这就叫做……“神会保佑善良的人”吧？

ErikaMm, indeed.嗯，正是如此。

Erika lightly caresses the freshly-tied bandages, a faint smile spreading across her face.爱莉卡轻轻抚过身上刚刚缠上的绷带，嘴角浮起一丝不易察觉的微笑。

ErikaThen I'll entrust you with the duty of protecting this place, while I ensure those sinners out there are duly penitent.那守护这里的责任就交给你了，我去让罪孽深重的家伙悔罪。

ErikaAfter getting my weapons back, I'll think of a way to draw off the wicked around you. May the Lord protect you.取回武器后，我会想办法引开周围的恶徒，愿神保佑你。

DushevnayaUnderstood!嗯嗯！

DushevnayaYou can only protect everyone and our home if you're safe.你平安无事的话，才能守护大家，守护我们的家园。

Bloody Martyrdom – 1 喋血殉路-1

At Warehouse No. 2 in the Oasis.绿洲，2号仓库。

Erika holds an axe in one hand and a gun in the other. Low-Order Entropics keep attacking her, but she fends them off with the axe.爱莉卡一手持斧，一手持枪。低阶熵不断地向爱莉卡发动攻击，但是却都被爱莉卡用斧子架住。

Erika"Whosoever sheds man's blood... By man shall his blood be shed."根据戒律……赐予汝神的审判。

Erika puts a bullet into the head of a Low-Order Entropic before kicking its corpse away as if it were garbage.爱莉卡对着低阶熵的头部就是一枪，然后一脚踹开它的尸体。

系统Alert. Neural cloud strain increasing. Limb structure stability compromised...警告，心智承压，四肢结构稳定性警告……

ErikaDisable system alerts.关闭系统警告……

Erika waves her hand in annoyance, as though she's banishing the warning messages in her mind.爱莉卡有些不耐烦地挥了挥手，仿佛想要把脑海中的系统警告驱赶走一般。

Erika7, 8, 9...7、8、9……

Erika looks at the corpses of the Low-Order Entropics around her. Given the terrain, the speed of the bike, and the fact that she's armed again—爱莉卡环顾着四周低阶熵的尸体。依靠地形还有机车的速度，再加上所有已经拿到的弹匣——

Erika11... Looks like that's all of them.11……似乎是全部解决了……

Erika suddenly points her gun behind her.爱莉卡忽然向后举起手枪。

熵Skree!叽！

The Low-Order Entropic trying to ambush her suddenly finds itself staring down its inky-black barrel.一只低阶熵原本想要偷袭爱莉卡，却被黑洞洞的枪口所震慑。

Blam—砰——

ErikaYup, that's all of them.嗯，确实解决了。

Erika takes a deep breath.爱莉卡深深地吸了一口气。

ErikaI only managed to get to the warehouse as quickly as I did because of the bike... That's the first time I've had such a great ride...多亏了这辆机车的辅助，才能这么快到达仓库……这么棒的载具还是第一次体验。

ErikaAnd it's registered to... Bonneville? I'll have to apologize for borrowing her bike without permission if I see her...登记人是……邦尼薇娅吗？如果有机会，还是和她道个歉吧……擅自借用机车的事情。

ErikaNow, let us pray... er...接下来是要祷告……呃……

However, as Erika reaches for her familiar book of scripture, her hands make contact with her tightly-bound wounds.然而爱莉卡去寻找自己熟悉的典籍的时候，却只摸到了自己被绷带缠紧的伤口。

ErikaRight, I left it to her for safekeeping... Hehe, let's make it quick, then.对了，我把典籍交给她保管了……呵呵，那么这一次就简略一些吧。

ErikaAs for my injuries...至于伤口……

Erika thinks of how Dushevnaya was bandaging her wounds all this time.爱莉卡想起来一直以来，杜莎妮为她包扎的那些画面。

ErikaProtecting others, huh... It might not be such a bad thing after all.守护他人吗……也许也不错。

ErikaRight, time to restock on ammo! I ought to be getting back to the frontlines now.好了，再次补充弹药！该回到前线了。

Erika kicks open the door to the warehouse and light pours in from outside.爱莉卡一脚踹开了仓库的大门，光从外面洒了进来。

Near the Oasis' Medical Department.绿洲，医疗部附近。

Having successfully rearmed herself, Erika is now riding her bike as the wind whistles past her.顺利获得枪支弹药的爱莉卡，驾驭着机车呼啸而过。

熵Skree—吱——

The Entropics devouring the Oasis soon hear the thunderous roar of her bike's engine.正在吞噬着绿洲的熵很快就注意到了这招摇的引擎轰鸣声。

ErikaHeh, they're giving chase... This bike really is something else.哼，追上来了啊……这辆车还真不错啊。

Erika raises her pistol and shoots while she steers.爱莉卡举起手枪，一边驾车移动一边射击。

Erika3... 4... 5...3……4……5……

The gunshots and the sound of the engine immediately draw more Entropics.枪声和引擎的轰鸣立刻吸引来了四五只熵。

Click—咔——

The moment her handgun goes empty, Erika holds it between her teeth.在手中的枪械打空子弹的瞬间，爱莉卡用牙齿咬住了手枪。

As the Entropics get closer, she revs the throttle as far as it will go.看着熵越来越近，她转动油门，加速到底。

ErikaThis is it!就是这里！

Erika slams on the brakes, tires screeching as she comes to a halt.爱莉卡扣下了刹车，急停，甩尾。

熵Skree!叽！

The Entropics, who did not anticipate Erika's maneuver, crash into a pile against her rear wheel.对于爱莉卡的动作没有任何预料的熵，狠狠撞在了机车的后轮上。

Erika takes out a fresh magazine and reloads.爱莉卡取出弹匣，换弹，瞄准。

ErikaMay this lead and gun smoke have mercy on your wretched souls...愿子弹和硝烟宽恕你们的灵魂……

Bangbangbang—砰砰砰——

ErikaThat makes 16 now. As for the Entropics still surrounding the Medical Department... there's probably a lot left.这样就是第16只了。医疗部周围的熵们……数量应该还有不少。

Erika checks her magazine and the round in the chamber.爱莉卡随手检查了一下枪膛和弹匣。

熵Skree...叽……

The sound of more Entropic movement comes from the distance.不远处似乎又传来了熵活动的声音。

ErikaSo they've changed their target to me now, have they?果然将目标对准我了吗？

ErikaThat's right, come on...没错，来吧……

Erika fires a shot into the sky.爱莉卡朝着天空开了一枪。

ErikaThis way, you won't cause trouble for the people at the Medical Department.这样你们就不会去找医疗部的麻烦了吧。

Erika once again revs the bike's engine and sets off.爱莉卡再一次驾驭着机车开始疾驰。

The Entropics surrounding the Medical Department are steadily drawn away by the sound of her engine.环绕在医疗部附近的熵们逐渐被她所牵动，开始跟随引擎声移动起来。

Bloody Martyrdom – 2 喋血殉路-2

Inside the Medical Department at the Oasis.绿洲，医疗部。

Dushevnaya nervously tightens her grip around the crowbar in her hand as she squats near a wall.杜莎妮紧张地握紧手中的撬棍，蹲伏在墙角处。

熵Grr—咕——

DushevnayaYeeart!嘿！

As a wandering Entropic passes by, Dushevnaya seizes the moment and smashes its body with her crowbar.在一只游荡的熵经过墙角的一瞬间，杜莎妮挥动撬棍，狠狠砸在熵身上。

熵Skree...叽……

The Entropic is knocked down by the sudden attack, and the hidden agents nearby take up their respective tools and inflict a vicious gang-beating on the immobile Entropic.熵被突如其来的攻击击倒，而四周其他埋伏好的智能体们也拿着各种工具对着倒地不起的熵发动了攻击。

熵Skree—吱——

智能体BTarget vital signs have ceased.目标生态体征停止……

It's only after seeing that everyone has verified the Entropic can't move any more that Dushevnaya breathes a sigh of relief and sinks down to the ground.看着其他人已经确认熵无法行动后，杜莎妮才松了一口气，脱力般坐在了地上。

DushevnayaLooks like... we've cleared all the Entropics near the Medical Department.这样……科室附近的熵就被清除了吧。

DushevnayaThank you for your hard work, everyone! Next, we'll be doing what Erika was talking about and... building a barricade?大家辛苦了！接下来就是按照爱莉卡说的那样做……防御工事？

智能体BThat's right. We've got some crates and junk near the treatment room. If we can pile it up in the corridor, we should be able to block those Entropics.没错，科室附近有一些箱子和杂物，如果把它们搬到走廊上，应该就能挡住那些熵。

DushevnayaSounds great! Let's do our best!好嘞！那就再加把劲！

Dushevnaya plants her hands on her knees and gets to her feet, but just as she's about to head out into the corridor—杜莎妮扶着膝盖站起身来，正准备向走廊走去——

Crackle—咔哒——

DushevnayaEep!呜！

The long-silent broadcast system suddenly comes to life and Dushevnaya exclaims in surprise.原本沉寂已久的广播突然响起，让杜莎妮忍不住发出一声惊叫。

????Accept unto yourself this decadent affection, and let come what fate decides...接受这腐朽的爱意，与终将到来的命运吧……

DushevnayaEhhh... What, what... what's this...诶……这这……这是……

Ethereal music plays through the speakers and echoes through the corridor.空灵的歌声从广播中传来，在走廊中回荡。

????As the beat dictates, we deliver our most splendid dance...踏着既定的节拍，献上最美的舞步……

智能体BA song? Is that music?歌？歌声？

智能体BWhat... What is this...这……是什么……

????Come! Come! Sing with us!来吧！来吧！一起唱吧！

????Come! Come! Dance with us!来吧！来吧！一同舞蹈！

Dushevnaya(Whimper) Erika...呜呜……爱莉卡……

Crackle—咔哒——

The broadcast suddenly cuts off.原本还在播放歌声的广播戛然而止。

DushevnayaIs... Is it over?结……结束了吗？

Dushevnaya looks up and glances at the speaker.杜莎妮抬起头，用余光瞥了一眼广播。

Right after that, it is followed by an urgent alarm.紧接着，是一阵急促的警报声。

DushevnayaHuh?诶？

智能体BDu... Dushevnaya! Quick, look outside!杜……杜莎妮！快、快看窗外！

DushevnayaWhat?什么？

Dushevnaya runs to the window and sees a strange-looking Entropic slowly approach the Medical Department, escorted by over a dozen other Entropics.杜莎妮跑到窗口，看见一只造型奇特的熵在数十只其他熵的簇拥下，缓缓朝着医疗部挪动。

DushevnayaThis... This... What is...这、这是……什么……

Crackle—咔哒——

Just then, the speakers come to life again.就在这时，广播又一次响起。

AntoninaThis is Antonina, due to the appearance of an unknown High-Order Entropic... Our... operands being consumed...这里是安冬妮娜，由于未知高阶熵的出现……我们……算量被吞噬……

After a few bursts of static, the broadcast clears up.几声嘶嘶的信号干扰音后，广播的声音再次清晰了起来。

AntoninaAll points take heed, the Jellyfish Entropics are drawn to high-density operands! Please shut down all non-essential devices and protect yourselves!各单位注意，水母熵会被高浓度的算量所吸引！请大家关闭非必要的装置，保护好自己！

DushevnayaThey're drawn to high-density operands...会被高浓度的算量……

DushevnayaThat's right, the other Entropics were drawn to those medical instruments with high operand content! Don't tell me it's because they were being controlled by that Jellyfish Entropic...对了，之前别的熵也会被高算量的仪器吸引！该不会，就是因为被那种水母控制的关系吧……

DushevnayaBut...但是……

Dushevnaya looks at the instruments in the Medical Department, as well as some of the agents undergoing treatment.杜莎妮看了看医疗部的仪器，以及一些还在治疗中的智能体们。

智能体AWhat... What should we do?!怎……怎么办！

智能体BWe can't shut off the operand supply! They're still in critical condition!不能关闭算量供给！他们还在危险期！

智能体ABut...但是……

The Jellyfish Entropic outside the window draws closer and closer and Dushevnaya takes one step back after another, trying to get away from the window.窗外的水母熵一步步靠近，杜莎妮一步步后退，想要远离窗口。

DushevnayaOh... (whimper) What... What should I do...呜……呜呜……我要……怎么办……

DushevnayaIf only I were as strong as Erika... I...要是我能有爱莉卡一样的力量……我……

ErikaDo not fear the enemy. Face the enemy.不要惧怕敌人，面对敌人。

Erika"Do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. "“凡事不怕敌人的惊吓，这是证明他们沉沦……”

DushevnayaThat's right...对了……

ErikaRight, I'll let you take care of this. If you feel lost or if you need direction, you can read it. Kind people can gain solace from this and become stronger.对了，这个就先交给你保管吧。感到迷茫或者渴望时，就翻阅它吧。向往良善之人，必能由此获得安慰，变得更加坚强。

Dushevnaya takes the holy book from her backpack and takes a deep breath.杜莎妮从背包中取出了典籍，深深地吸了一口气。

DushevnayaThat's right, that's right... There are things which I can do too.没错，没错……我也有我能做到的事。

DushevnayaDon't worry, everyone! We have a backup communications facility under the Medical Department! Once we start it up, we can contact Big Sis Persicaria and the others!大家不要紧张！医疗部的地下还有备用的通讯设备！只要启动通讯设备，就可以和帕斯卡姐姐她们取得联络！

智能体AThat's right, underground... If we head out through the hidden tunnel there, we might be able to find some weapons too!对了，地下……从隐藏通道出去的话，说不定能找到什么武器！

智能体AApparently, someone once hid some stuff that didn't pass the Oasis' safety inspections in there, that's why the Oasis' security checks have been so strict lately!我知道之前有人，把可能没法通过安全检查的东西藏在那里，所以最近绿洲的安全检查才变严格了！

The petite figure runs into the center of the room and clenches her fists.娇小的身影走到了科室的中央，紧握双拳。

智能体BBut... If we go underground, we might run into Entropics...但是……要去地下的话，这一路上可能会碰到熵……

DushevnayaI know that... That's why I'll go underground to contact the others and look for weapons.我知道……所以，我会去地下联系其他人，去找武器。

智能体AHuh?诶？

DushevnayaMy body's smaller... So I can crawl through ruins that the Entropics can't get past, just like when I was protecting the others earlier...我的身体比较小……可以从熵无法通过的废墟钻过去，就像之前保护大家时一样……

智能体BNo!不可以！

The medical agents immediately shoot down Dushevnaya's proposal.医疗部的智能体们立刻反对了杜莎妮的提议。

智能体BIt's too dangerous! You almost got hurt the last time, we can't let that happen again!这太危险了！之前的冒险就差点出了问题，这次不能再这样了！

智能体BPlus, you're not a supervisor or senior member in the Medical Department, Dushevnaya...而且杜莎妮你并不是医疗部的负责人员……

DushevnayaIt'll be fine...没事的……

Dushevnaya looks at the agents being treated on their sickbeds.杜莎妮看了看还在病床上检修的智能体们。

Dushevnaya"Do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you."“凡事不怕敌人的惊吓，这是证明他们沉沦”……

DushevnayaI'll protect everyone!我会保护大家的！

Bloody Martyrdom – 3 喋血殉路-3

Near the Oasis' Medical Department.绿洲，医疗部附近。

Erika300 rounds of 5.56mm, 3 grenades...5.56备弹300……手榴弹3……

Erika loads several slug shells into her shotgun.爱莉卡拿出数枚独头弹装填入霰弹枪之中。

ErikaThe Entropics are increasing in number and kinds I've never seen before are showing up too.熵的数量越来越多了，而且还出现了从未见过的类型。

ErikaLooks like they managed to break through the... hm?看来沙盒屏障已经被它们……嗯？

熵群Come! Come! Sing with us!来吧！来吧！一起唱吧！

熵群Come! Come! Dance with us!来吧！来吧！一同舞蹈！

ErikaIt's that song from just now...是刚刚的歌声……

Erika frowns, and then she quickly climbs up to a high point.爱莉卡眉头微微一皱，急忙登上了高处。

ErikaThis direction...这个方向……

广播This is Antonina, due to the appearance of an unknown High-Order Entropic... Our... operands being consumed...这里是安冬妮娜，由于未知高阶熵的出现……我们……算量被吞噬……

广播All points take heed, the Jellyfish Entropics are drawn to high-density operands! Please shut down all non-essential devices and protect yourselves!各单位注意，水母熵会被高浓度的算量所吸引！请大家关闭非必要的装置，保护好自己！

As the transmission ends, someone sounds an air raid alert within the area.伴随着广播的结束，区域内被人拉响了放空警报。

ErikaHigh-density operands... Dammit! Those Entropics are headed toward the Medical Department!高浓度算量……糟了，这些熵是冲着医疗部的那些设备去的！

ErikaDushevnaya's still there!杜莎妮还在那里……！

Erika tightens her grip on her guns as memories of the past find their way into her neural cloud.爱莉卡握紧手中的枪，过去的回忆不受控制地涌入心智。

Prison, inside the Warden's office.监狱，典狱长办公室。

ErikaWarden, the prisoners are brawling among themselves. The inmates in Cell Blocks A and B are currently...典狱长，犯人们在放风的过程中发生斗殴。目前A区和B区的犯人们正……

典狱长Yes, yes, I know. It's just a brawl, isn't it?我知道我知道，不就是斗殴嘛。

The Warden blows off Erika's report, like he doesn't particularly care about it.典狱长似乎并不在意爱莉卡所说的事情。

典狱长These people have been cooped up in here for so long. What's so strange about them letting off some steam?这些人被闷在这里久了，想要放放风发泄一下也不是什么奇怪的事情不是吗？

ErikaBut we...但是我们……

典狱长Erika, you're a capable prison confessor and one of my best corrections officers. You know how things work here.爱莉卡，你是一个称职的特型疏导师，又是我们得力的狱警，你懂这里的规矩。

ErikaI...我……

As she looks at the warden's nonchalant expression, Erika frowns.看着典狱长那一副无所谓的姿态，爱莉卡眉头紧锁。

典狱长Tsk, turns out the people from A are better at fighting.啧啧啧，果然A区的犯人们更能打一些啊。

典狱长Oh? They're heading over to C in a gang.哦？都带着人去C区了啊。

ErikaCell Block C...C……区……

Erika suddenly remembers where that girl is and she turns to leave.爱莉卡猛然想起了少女所在的位置，转身就要离开。

典狱长Get back here!回来！

Erika freezes mid-step, her back turned to the warden. She does not say anything.爱莉卡停住了脚步，背对着典狱长，一言不发。

典狱长Where do you think you're going?你想去哪里？

ErikaI'm...我要……

典狱长Humph. Are you planning to interfere with inmate affairs as a prison officer? What, have you forgotten how things work here?哼，作为狱警，强行介入犯人之间的事情？怎么，你忘了监狱的规矩了嘛？

典狱长Just close one eye to these things unless they make a move on those important inmates.除非他们对那几个重要的家伙出手，或者是真的出了什么事，这种事情按规矩睁一只眼闭一只眼就好。

Erika clenches her fists in silence.爱莉卡默不作声地握紧了双拳。

系统Alert, according to Regulation 102, prison officers are forbidden from acting out of personal motivations.警告，基于条例102，禁止狱警私自出动。

ErikaUnderstood...我明白了……

囚犯Ah... ahhh... Ah... I...啊……啊啊……啊……我……

Bang—砰——

Erika silently steps over the corpse of an inmate as she moves forward.爱莉卡无言地踏着囚犯的尸体前进着。

ErikaAccording to Prison Regulation 75, your behavior constitutes a repeat offence...给予监狱条例75条，你们的行为已经构成二次犯罪……

囚犯Wait... wait!等……等等！

ErikaIn keeping with the regulations, I shall now grant you... death.根据条例，赐予你们……死刑。

Bang—砰——

Erika"Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment."按着定命，人人都有一死，死后且有审判……

Bang—砰——

Erika"Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire."若有人名字没记在生命册上，他就被扔在火湖里……

囚犯You... you're a monster...恶……恶魔啊……

Bang—砰——

ErikaMay this lead and gun smoke... have mercy on your wretched souls...愿子弹与硝烟……宽恕你们罪孽的灵魂。

Erika briefly recites the last rites for them and then strides toward Cell Block C with a gun in each hand.爱莉卡简短地为他们念了最后的祷告词，举着双枪快步朝着C区前进。

少女E... rika...爱……莉卡……

ErikaI'm here...我在……

Erika can sense the warmth slowly ebbing from the girl's body.爱莉卡可以感受到少女的体温正在慢慢消失。

少女Will.. Will I... see... God...我……我可以见到……神……吗……

Erika sighs heavily and calms herself, and then she exhales her next words.爱莉卡深吸一口气，平复了下心情，然后她的话语才随这口气缓缓吐出。

ErikaI think... you will...我想……可以的……

少女Really... That's good... Then I'll be able to see my family in heaven...是吗……太好了……这样就能在天上，看着家人们……

少女And see... how happy you'll be...还有你……的幸福……

少女Thank you... Erika...谢谢你……爱莉卡……

ErikaI...我……

The sound of the alarm calls Erika back to reality. She can see the distant Jellyfish Entropic slowly approaching the Medical Department, escorted by dozens of Entropics.爱莉卡被警报声拉回现实，已经能看到远处的水母熵在数十只其他熵的簇拥下逐渐向医疗部靠近。

The memory of the girl's face overlaps with the petite figure of the girl she just saw today.记忆中少女的面容，和今天刚刚遇到的娇小身影交融。

Mocking laughter and screams fill her mind.脑海中，一阵阵嘲笑声和尖叫声响起。

ErikaNo, I will NOT let things turn out the same way again!不行，这一次，我绝不能让同样的事情重演！

ErikaA Jellyfish, huh... I need to get there before it reaches the Medical Department—水母吗……必须在那家伙靠近医疗部之前——

Erika crunches the lollipop in her mouth and jumps off the roof.爱莉卡一口咬碎了棒棒糖，一个飞跃直接跳下了屋顶。

ErikaWait for me... I'll be there right away...等着我……我马上过去……

Bloody Martyrdom – 4 喋血殉路-4

Near the underground passage leading to the Medical Department.医疗部地下通道附近。

Dushevnaya bites her lip and quietly slips between the ruins.杜莎妮捂着嘴，悄悄从障碍物之间的缝隙中钻过。

熵Grrr...咕……

The sole surviving Entropic has not spotted her.一只仅存的熵并没有发现她的踪迹。

DushevnayaWhew...呼……

Dushevnaya breathes a sigh of relief after making her way past the obstacles.好不容易穿越了障碍的杜莎妮松了一口气。

DushevnayaThere are Entropic corpses everywhere... did Erika do all this?一路上有各种熵的尸体……是爱莉卡之前做的吧？

DushevnayaThe one place that could hold weapons caved in, but at least I managed to find a pistol.虽然唯一可能藏有武器的地方都倒塌了，但还好找到了一把手枪。

Dushevnaya trembles and tightens her grip on the beat-up, unfamiliar gun that she's not even sure will fire.杜莎妮微微颤抖着，握紧了这把陌生而破旧，甚至不确定能否继续使用的手枪。

DushevnayaI'm sure I'll be okay now that I've got a ranged weapon! The comms station should be just past this door.这样远程武器也有了，一定没问题的！穿过这道门，就是通讯站了。

Dushevnaya's hand turns the handle of the blast door, and by using all her might, she manages to open the door by just a bit and slips in through it.杜莎妮双手握住了防爆门的把手，拼尽全力打开了一道缝隙，钻入了门中。

DushevnayaLet me see... This is... um...我看看……这个是……嗯……

Dushevnaya turns on the transmitter, and after checking that it's usable, she begins adjusting its frequency.杜莎妮打开了通讯器，确认可以使用后，仔细调整起频道来。

DushevnayaAh... Uh... Can anyone hear me? Is anyone there?那……那个……听得到吗？有人在吗？

Dushevnaya speaks into the mike as she tunes the radio, hoping that someone will answer her.杜莎妮一边调整频道一边呼喊，期盼有人能够回应自己的声音。

????Copy! This is Abigail!Copy！这里是阿比盖尔！

DushevnayaThank goodness! I got through at last!太好了！终于接通了！

AbigailHuh? Isn't that Dushevnaya? Are you okay?咦？这不是杜莎妮吗？你还好吗？

DushevnayaAh... I'm in the Medical Department right now!那个……我现在在医疗部！

Dushevnaya quickly reports on the situation in the Medical Department.杜莎妮快速汇报了医疗部的情况。

AbigailI see... What a brave girl you are! We'll use the defense node's artillery to attack the Jellyfish Entropic!原来如此……Brave Girl！我们这边会利用守卫节点的火炮攻击水母熵！

AbigailBut...但是……

DushevnayaWhat? I'm here. Is there anything I can help with?什么？我在的。有什么是我可以帮得上忙的吗？

AbigailYeah... It might be a little dangerous, but we need you to go to the roof and help spot for our guns.是……虽然有些危险，但是我们需要你去屋顶协助我们校准火炮的位置。

AbigailCan you do that?你可以做到吗？

Dushevnaya strokes the holy book in her arms, and then she nods.杜莎妮轻轻抚摸了一下怀里的典籍，坚定地点了点头。

DushevnayaYup!嗯！

At the Oasis, on the roof of the Medical Department.绿洲，医疗部屋顶。

DushevnayaUm... The Jellyfish Entropic's position is... It looks to be about 1000+ units away...嗯……水母熵的位置是……目视距离是1000单位距离外……

DushevnayaI'm sorry, that's all my visual modules can tell me...抱歉……我的视觉模块只能测算到这个程度……

AbigailNo problem, if we miss, just tell us and we'll adjust our fire!没问题，要是出现了偏差，你就告诉我们，我们会调整弹道的！

广播Everyone, listen up! This is Abigail!各单位注意！这里是阿比盖尔！

广播There's a Jellyfish Entropic moving towards the Medical Department! We're going to deliver suppressive fire to stop its advance!有水母熵正在向医疗部前进，我们将对该目标附近进行炮火覆盖，以阻止它的进一步行动！

广播Anyone still in range, please withdraw immediately!还在射程范围内的人员，请尽快撤离！

Kaboom—轰——

A shell explodes near the Jellyfish Entropic, and the shockwave sends a Low Order Entropic flying.一枚火炮在水母熵周围爆炸开来，爆炸引发的烈风将一只低阶熵直接吹飞。

AbigailDushevnaya, how's the impact point look?杜莎妮，落点怎么样！

DushevnayaUh... I think it's about 20 meters to the left.嗯……大概偏左了20米。

Kaboom—轰——

Another shell lands right beside the Jellyfish Entropic.又是一发火炮精准地落在了水母熵的周围。

熵Skree!叽！

The Jellyfish Entropic senses that someone is targeting it and spreads its bell before twirling and surging forward, faster than before.水母熵似乎也意识到自己被人瞄准了，张开了浮囊，旋转，前进，速度竟然比刚刚还要快上几分。

DushevnayaIt... It got faster!它……速度变快了！

AbigailDammit! That sneaky little varmint!Damn it！这家伙太狡猾了！

The new shell lands right behind the Jellyfish Entropic, but despite Abigail's corrections, it still misses.新的炮弹落点已经在水母熵身后，即使阿比盖尔他们校准了位置，也依旧偏离了。

Meanwhile, the Jellyfish Entropic is gaining speed.而水母熵的移动速度还在加快。

Boom!轰！

Just as the Jellyfish Entropic is racing toward the Medical Department, an explosion far weaker than the previous artillery blast suddenly stops the Jellyfish Entropic in its tracks.就在水母熵还在向医疗部方向疾行时，一阵和火炮相比不值一提的爆炸，将水母熵的行动突然打断。

Dushevnaya—Erika!——爱莉卡！！

Erika"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"神说……这是为魔鬼和他的使者所预备的永火……

The Jellyfish Entropic turns in response to the voice. To its right, an agent dressed like a nun takes aim at its bell from a distance.水母熵顺着声音的方向转过身，在它的右侧，一名疏导师打扮的智能体远远地用黑洞洞的枪口对准了它的浮囊。

ErikaMy apologies, wretched soul, but you will not be going anywhere.罪孽的灵魂，很抱歉，你哪里都不能去。

ErikaWith the exception of straight to Hell!在这里接受地狱的惩罚吧！

Erika crunches the lollipop in her mouth and pulls the trigger of her grenade launcher.爱莉卡咬碎了嘴里的棒棒糖，扣动了榴弹发射器的扳机。

Bloody Martyrdom – 5 喋血殉路-5

Near the Oasis' Medical Department.绿洲，医疗部附近。

ErikaThis Jellyfish Entropic is much more annoying than those Low-Order Entropics...这只水母和那些低阶熵不同，太难缠了……！

Erika lets go of her grenade launcher after missing her shot and grabs another gun.爱莉卡松开手，放开了打空了弹药的那支榴弹发射器，换上了另一支。

ErikaNow I'm out of grenades... if I want to replenish my supply...这样一来随身带着的弹药榴弹就用尽了……想要补充的话……

Dakkadakkadakka—哒哒哒哒哒——

Her voice trails off as she fires the P90 in her left hand, raining a hail of lead on the Jellyfish Entropic.她没有继续说下去，只是左手持P90，对着水母熵倾泻密集的弹雨。

The Jellyfish Entropic dives into a pool of Liquid Entropy and rapidly retreats.水母熵迅速潜入熵化液中，急速后退。

ErikaHeh...呵……

Erika looks up and sees the firelight coming from the defense node. She then attempts to take advantage of the Jellyfish Entropic's retreat to get to the bike behind her.爱莉卡抬头看到了来自守卫节点的火光，她试图趁着水母熵后退的机会，靠近身后的摩托。

However, the flare of light is much faster than she anticipated, forcing Erika to toss away the grenade launcher that she has no ammo for and leap back.但火光到来的速度超过了她的预期，爱莉卡只得迅速随手扔掉已经没有弹药的榴弹发射器，向后一跃。

Kaboom—轰——

A shell from the Oasis defense node explodes where Erika and the Jellyfish Entropic were once standing.一发来自绿洲守卫节点的炮火在爱莉卡和水母熵原本的位置炸裂开来。

ErikaHumph...哼……

Although her location is extremely dangerous right now, Erika doesn't pay too much heed to the shelling. Instead, she raises the gun in her hands and continues shooting the Jellyfish Entropic despite the bombardment.即便所处的环境十分危险，但爱莉卡并没有过多在意这些炮火，而是举起手中的枪械，迎着炮火继续朝着水母熵射击。

熵Skree!叽！

The Jellyfish Entropic tries to evade the bombardment, but Erika forces it back into the kill zone.水母熵想要躲避炮火，但是却不断被爱莉卡再一次逼入炮火的覆盖范围之中。

Erika(That's right, this is good...)（没错，这样就好了……）

ErikaYour sins will be cleansed with iron and fire...铁与火会清洗你的罪孽……

ErikaAnd I can also...而我也可以……

However, this savage style of battle means that Erika will slowly move into the shells' area of effect.然而这种狂野的战斗方式，也让爱莉卡逐渐受到了炮火的波及。

The little figure in the distance sees all this happening.这一切都被远处那个娇小的身影看在眼里。

DushevnayaStop shooting! Stop shooting!快停下炮火！快点停下来！

DushevnayaErika's fighting the Jellyfish Entropic! STOP SHOOTING!爱莉卡在和水母熵战斗！快停下火力打击！

AbigailWhat? Erika's fighting it? Cease fire!什么？爱莉卡在战斗？中止炮火援助！

AbigailDushevnaya, how's Erika doing?杜莎妮，爱莉卡现在情况如何？

DushevnayaShe...她……

Dushevnaya looks at the battlefield. Without the bombardment, Erika won't have to worry about being hit, but it means the Jellyfish Entropic isn't threatened by the artillery either.杜莎妮看向了战场。失去了炮火支援，爱莉卡虽然不再担心被炮火攻击，但是水母熵也不再有炮火的威胁。

The Jellyfish Entropic's vicious attacks immediately put Erika in danger.在水母熵凌厉的攻击下，爱莉卡立刻陷入了危机。

DushevnayaErika's tied up with the Jellyfish Entropic!爱莉卡她在水母熵的附近和它周旋！

AbigailThat idiot... I'll send someone over to back you guys up!那个笨蛋……我马上让人去支援你们！

DushevnayaNo! Erika's trying to pin down the Jellyfish Entropic! That way it won't be able to escape the bombardment zone!不……爱莉卡她是想用这种方式拖住水母熵！这样一来，水母熵就没办法逃离火力打击的区域了！

AbigailBut at this rate, she's going to be in danger too!但用这种方式的话，她自己也会陷入危险！

DushevnayaI need to think of a way to help make some space between her and the Jellyfish Entropic...得想办法帮她拉开和水母熵的距离……

DushevnayaERIKA!!!爱莉卡！！

Dushevnaya tries shouting from her vantage point, but she's so far away that it doesn't reach her.杜莎妮尝试在高处呼喊，但遥远的距离并没能将杜莎妮的声音传递过去。

DushevnayaWhy...为什么……

The Jellyfish Entropic smashes the submachine gun that Erika is holding, but she immediately pulls out a shotgun and severs its tentacle.爱莉卡手中的冲锋枪被水母熵击碎，但是她又立刻拿出了一把霰弹枪射断了水母熵的触手。

DushevnayaWhy are you fighting like this...要这样战斗呢……

The Jellyfish Entropic tries to impale Erika with its tentacle like a dagger, but Erika nimbly evades it by turning aside, then traps it under her armpit.水母熵触手宛如锋利的利刃想要贯穿爱莉卡，却被爱莉卡侧身躲过用腋下夹住了触手。

The shotgun tears a huge hole in the Jellyfish Entropic's bell, but the tentacles leave their mark on Erika as well.霰弹枪在水母熵的浮囊上留下了大量的弹孔，但是也让触手也在爱莉卡身上留下了伤痕。

DushevnayaI... What should I do...我……要怎么办才好……

Dushevnaya looks into the distance. The holy book she's holding falls to the ground.杜莎妮看着远处，原本抱在手中的典籍也掉落在地上。

DushevnayaHuh?诶？

She freezes up and looks at the book, which lies open.她愣了愣，看向地上翻开的典籍。

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."“心中有了信仰，即可坚强。”

DushevnayaThat's right, I need to be strong... I can help her too!没错，我要坚强一些……我也能够去帮她！

AbigailDushevnaya!?杜莎妮？！

DushevnayaI'm going to help Erika! Don't worry, when the time is right, resume your bombardment!我要去帮爱莉卡！放心吧，等时机成熟了，你就进行火力攻击！

Click, click, click...咔、咔、咔……

The hammer of Erika's gun falls on an empty chamber.爱莉卡手中的枪发出了空仓挂机的声音。

ErikaIs this it for me...到此为止了吗……

Erika tosses her gun to the ground.爱莉卡将枪扔在了地上。

ErikaI'm out of bullets, my left calf is lightly damaged, my right thigh is heavily damaged... I still have 5.56mm and around 25 grenades left in the bike, but...子弹耗尽，左小腿受损轻微，右大腿受损严重……摩托车还有5.56的子弹以及大约25发榴弹……但是……

The Jellyfish Entropic twitches slowly. It seems to know Erika is no longer a threat, because it slowly inches toward her, slowly spreading its tentacles.水母熵缓缓蠕动，似乎已经知道爱莉卡失去了威胁一般，朝她挪了过去，慢慢张开了自己的触手。

ErikaIt probably won't give me a chance to get them...它大概不会给我再去拿枪的机会吧……

ErikaIt's over...结束了……

Erika lowers her arms.爱莉卡垂下双手。

典狱长I forbid you from heading out until the offender makes a move.在犯人行动之前，我禁止你做出任何越权的行为。

少女Erika... Goodbye...爱莉卡……再见了……

囚犯You... you monster... you...恶……恶魔……你……

ErikaIt seems... ending this life here might not be such a bad thing...这条命，在这里结束似乎……也不错……

The Jellyfish Entropic extends its tentacles, as though it's going to embrace Erika—水母熵伸出触手，仿佛要拥抱爱莉卡一般——

Rebirth From Sin 浴罪重生

Bang!砰！

Just as Erika has resigned herself to her fate, a clear, crisp gunshot rings through the air and the Jellyfish Entropic's body trembles.正当爱莉卡已经做好了在此倒下的准备时，一声清脆的枪响传来，让水母熵的身体一顿。

Erika reflexively executes a tactical roll to the side, evading the Jellyfish Entropic's attack and pulling away from it.爱莉卡也下意识地一个战术翻滚，避开了水母熵的攻击，拉开和它的距离。

Erika...This is...……这是……

Dushevnaya"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."“心中有了信仰，即可坚强”……

DushevnayaIt's okay, It'll be okay this time too! We're all going to make it.没关系的，这次一定也没关系的！我们都会没事的。

Erika looks at the girl holding a handgun not too far away. She's radiating a huge amount of operands, and while she's trembling from fear, her eyes remain fixed on the enemy.爱莉卡看着不远处高举着手枪的少女。少女的身上分散出大量的算量，她虽然因为恐惧而浑身颤抖，但是双眼却从未从敌人身上离开过。

ErikaDushevnaya... you...杜莎妮……你……

The Jellyfish Entropic suddenly changes direction, as though drawn by the operands emanating from Dushevnaya.水母熵忽然扭转了方向，似乎被杜莎妮的算量所吸引。

DushevnayaErika, I remember you once said "Do not be frightened in any way by those who oppose you."爱莉卡，你说过，“不要害怕，也不要畏惧他们。”

Erika is briefly stunned.爱莉卡有些呆滞。

ErikaI...我……

ErikaCould it be... It was I who was the one who lacked the courage to face her fears and change?或许……缺乏勇气面对和改变的人，是我吗？

Erika looks at Dushevnaya in the distance, and then she rushes out while the Jellyfish Entropic is distracted.爱莉卡看了看远处的杜莎妮，趁着水母熵分神的瞬间冲出。

ErikaDushevnaya, give me the gun and then get down!杜莎妮，把枪给我，然后趴下！

Dushevnaya doesn't pause for a moment and tosses her the gun.杜莎妮没有犹豫，立刻将手枪抛出。

Erika catches it in her right hand and then guns the motorcycle's engine.爱莉卡右手接住了手枪，左手转动摩托的油门。

ErikaBonneville... Sorry about this!邦尼薇娅……抱歉了！

Erika releases the brakes and the bike roars as it speeds toward the Jellyfish Entropic. Upon seeing the vehicle that's suddenly rushing at it, the Jellyfish Entropic instinctively spreads its tentacles.爱莉卡松开了刹车，摩托呼啸着朝着水母熵冲去。看着突然冲向自己的载具，水母熵下意识地张开触手。

ErikaEat this.尝尝这个吧。

The moment the Jellyfish Entropic grabs the motorcycle, Erika pulls the trigger.在水母熵抱住了摩托的一瞬间，爱莉卡扣动了扳机。

The bullet pierces the bike and the sparks from metal striking metal ignites the leaking fuel.子弹贯穿了摩托车的油箱，金属碰撞的火星引燃了泄露的汽油……

Kaboom—轰——

The immense explosion engulfs the Jellyfish Entropic and all the remaining ammo on the bike is flung all around by the shockwave.剧烈的爆炸将水母熵吞没，车上全部弹药被瞬间引爆的冲击与热浪，席卷了周围。

Erika(Pants heavily)呼……呼……

Erika falls to one knee on the ground.爱莉卡单膝跪倒在地上。

DushevnayaErika!爱莉卡！

Dushevnaya hurries over and tries to help up Erika who's gone limp. Warm operands flow through Dushevnaya's hands and into Erika's body.杜莎妮急忙过来搀扶住脱力的爱莉卡。温暖的算量从杜莎妮手中缓缓注入了爱莉卡的体内。

ErikaHehe... I'm fine...呵呵……我没事……

As she looks at Dushevnaya, who seems to be on the verge of tears, Erika can't help reaching out to pat her head.看着杜莎妮快要哭出来一般的模样，爱莉卡忍不住伸出手摸了摸她的头。

DushevnayaYou don't look fine at all! I'll give you...你这个样子完全不像是没事啊！我马上给你……

Before Dushevnaya can finish, something lurches out of the fire.还没有等杜莎妮说完话，一个身影从烈焰中冲出。

ErikaTsk!啧！

Erika reflexively draws away from the Jellyfish Entropic with all her might and shelters Dushevnaya under her.爱莉卡下意识全力拉开与水母熵的距离，快速将杜莎妮护在身下。

DushevnayaAbigail!阿比盖尔！！

Boomboomboom—轰轰轰——

As Dushevnaya shouts, the sound of distant guns fills the air, and powerful shellfire rains down on the Jellyfish Entropic.随着杜莎妮的喊声，炮火声响起，强大的火力打击倾泻在水母熵的身上。

Unable to self-repair after taking so much damage in such a short time, the Jellyfish Entropic finally crumples.短时间内受到太多攻击，无力修复的水母熵，终于缓缓倒了下去。

AbigailDushevnaya! Erika! Are you guys okay?!杜莎妮！爱莉卡！你们没事吧！

A familiar voice comes through the comm.通讯中传来了熟悉的声音。

ErikaHeh... Always in the nick of time, aren't you?呵……每一次都来得这么及时啊……

AbigailArf? Did you say something?汪？你说什么？

ErikaNo, it's fine. Thanks for your help.不，没什么，感谢你们的援助。

AbigailGood thing Dushevnaya kept the channel open all this while so we could track her signal and know when to attack...还好杜莎妮的通讯和定位一直开着，我们才能确定什么时间发动攻击……

AbigailWe're too far away from the target and we can't confirm if the Jellyfish Entropic has ceased functioning. Can you guys verify it for us?目视距离太远了，我们无法判断水母熵是否停止活动了，你们那边可以确认吗？

熵Skree...叽……

The Jellyfish Entropic on the ground twitches weakly, covered in wounds from the bombardments and bullets it's received.在地上的水母熵还在微微抽搐，经受太多炮火洗礼的身体布满了无力修复的弹孔和轰击留下的伤痕。

ErikaIt's not dead yet, but it will be soon.还没有，但是马上就结束了……

Erika struggles to her feet and Dushevnaya moves to help her up.爱莉卡踉跄地站起身，杜莎妮急忙搀扶着她。

熵Skree...叽……

The Jellyfish Entropic seems to sense a threat and tries to crawl away, but it can't do anything besides weakly lifting its tentacles.水母熵似乎是感知到了威胁，想要挪动自己的身体，但是除了微微举起的触手外根本无法行动。

Erika takes out her handgun, checks its chamber and magazine, and then flicks off the safety.爱莉卡拿出手枪，检查了弹匣和枪膛，解开了保险。

ErikaAh... I almost forgot...啊……差点忘了……

ErikaDushevnaya, hand me that book of mine.杜莎妮，把典籍给我吧。

DushevnayaHuh?诶？

Dushevnaya is confused, but she offers it to Erika with both hands.杜莎妮虽然有些疑惑，但还是用双手把典籍递给了爱莉卡。

Erika flips it open and steps on the Jellyfish Entropic's bell.爱莉卡翻开了典籍，用脚踩住了水母熵的浮囊。

ErikaThose who have violated God's law and broken His commandments...背弃戒律，不遵守诫命之人……

ErikaShall be judged for their sins and punished for their deeds. Thus spake the Lord...神必定安公义审判罪恶，施行报应，此乃神定下的规矩……

ErikaMay He take pity on you and grant you mercy...为了神的宽恕和怜恤……

少女It's because I know this that I'm asking you not to break the prison regulations in any way. Do it for me, and also to protect yourself.我都知道的，所以请你，千万不要打破监狱里的规矩，就当是为了我，也请你保重好自己。

Erika suddenly stops mid-prayer, the one she has traditionally recited.爱莉卡忽然停下来一直以来的祷告。

DushevnayaYou can only protect everyone and our home if you're safe.你平安无事的话，才能守护大家，守护我们的家园。

ErikaNo... Your sin was not a violation of God's law, and neither is it in breach of His commandments...不……汝的罪孽不在戒律，也与诫命无关……

ErikaYour sin...汝的罪孽……

Bang!砰！

Erika pulls the trigger.爱莉卡扣动了扳机。

ErikaWas harming my friends and destroying my home!只因为你破坏了我们的家园，伤害了重要的伙伴！

ErikaMay God have mercy on your soul... and as for me...神会宽恕你的罪孽……而我……

Erika continues pulling the trigger, emptying her magazine into the Jellyfish Entropic.爱莉卡连续扣动扳机，将弹匣中最后的子弹都倾泻在了水母熵身上。

ErikaI will arrange for you to meet Him.将送你与神相会。

The Jellyfish Entropic suddenly seizes up and the tentacle it was trying to raise slowly falls to the ground.水母熵身体突然一僵，原本尝试举起的触手也缓缓落在了地上。

ErikaWhew...呼……

After seeing that the Jellyfish Entropic has finally stopped reacting, Erika lowers her guard.看着水母熵完全失去了生体反应后，爱莉卡终于解除了警戒。

ErikaIt's really over now.这一次是真的结束了。

DushevnayaErika, you need to sit down, your wounds are...爱莉卡，快点坐下，伤口又……

ErikaHehehe, you're such a worrywart.呵呵呵，真是爱操心。

Erika's body wobbles a little before she manages to steady herself. Then, she slowly resigns herself to sitting down on the ground.爱莉卡的身体摇晃了两下才稳了下来，她缓了缓，有些无奈地坐下。

Erika(I guess I made it this time too...)（这一次也活下来了吗……）

DushevnayaAhhhhh... your wounds from just now opened up again... and the ones from before too... Uwah, there're so many of them!刚刚处理的伤口又裂开了……之前的伤也是……呜，好多伤口！

DushevnayaI'll do first aid right away! And then when we get back to the medical post I'll perform a thorough checkup on you.我马上做紧急处理！等下一定要回医疗部做完整的治疗。

Erika can't help but smile as she hears that familiar fretting.听着着熟悉的唠叨，爱莉卡不由得微微一笑。

ErikaGetting my wounds bound, being protected by someone else...被包扎起来的伤口，被守护的对象……

DushevnayaHuh? Wha?诶？什么？

ErikaIt's nothing. Mm...没什么。嗯……

Erika looks at her empty guns, and then at the holy book she's holding.爱莉卡看了看手空仓挂机状态下的爱枪，又看了看手中的典籍。

Erika(I fired off all the rounds I've been collecting all this time...)（一直以来收集的子弹都打空了啊……）

Erika(Protecting others, huh...)（守护着他人吗……）

ErikaPerhaps... Being able to cherish myself like this, using my strength to defend others... that might be a good choice too.或许……能这样爱惜自己，用自己的力量守护着什么人……也是一个不错的选择。

广播Attention, everyone! We will be fighting the final battle with the Entropic Leader "Ptolemaea" in Area H.全体成员注意！我们将在H区与熵的指挥者“多罗梅亚”进行决战。

广播Because of that, we need to gather the entirety of the Oasis' operands in Area H to generate a high-density operand field.为此我们需要将绿洲所有的算量集中在H区制作高能算量场。

广播Please have everyone in all Areas who can move help transfer the operands immediately!请各区域所有可以行动的人员，立刻协助进行算量转移！

ErikaHeh... No rest for the wicked, as they say...呵……还真是不让人歇息一会儿……

ErikaStill, for the sake of my promise, and for my future chapel... I'm sorry, Dushevnaya, but it looks like I need you to help me up.不过，为了约定，还有未来的祷告堂……杜莎妮，抱歉，看来又得让你扶着我起来了。

DushevnayaBut...但是……

ErikaYou said we'd be okay, right?你说过我们都会没事的对吧？

DushevnayaAh... yeah!啊……嗯！

Dushevnaya helps Erika to her feet.杜莎妮搀扶起了爱莉卡。

DushevnayaBut this time... I'm going with you!但是这一次……我要和你一起去！

ErikaRight. This time, I'll protect you, so please...好，这一次，我会守护着你的，所以也请你……

ErikaStay by my side until this battle is over.继续守在我身边，直到这次战役结束。

ErikaAfter that, I think... Yes, let's go build a chapel together.在那之后，我想想……对了，就一起去在建的祷告堂吧。

DushevnayaYup! I'll go too! It's a promise!好！我也一定会去的，说好了哦！

ErikaYes, it is.嗯，说好了。

Some time later, in the Oasis.一段时间后，绿洲。

After defeating Ptolemaea, the Oasis gains a brief reprieve.击败多罗梅亚后，绿洲也得以暂时喘息。

A Doll dressed like a nun stands near the site of an unfinished chapel, reciting the final words of a prayer.在尚未建起的祷告堂选址附近，一名疏导师打扮的人形手持典籍，念着最后的祷告词。

Erika"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."“心中有了信仰，即可坚强”……

ErikaNo matter the hardships we face, our home will be reborn. May the Lord bless us, that the dead may receive their deserved rest and the living may continue ever onward.纵使经历磨难，我们的家园也会重获新生。愿神保佑，所有死者得以安息，生者得以向前。

Then, she closes her book and steps aside before bowing her head.然后，她合上典籍，退到了一旁，收起典籍致意。

DushevnayaIs that all, Erika?这样就可以了吗？爱莉卡。

After seeing her finish the last rites, a tiny figure hops and skips up beside her.看到她做完了最后的祷告，一个小小的身影也蹦跳着来到了她面前。

ErikaYes. Clotho will handle the rest. My work here is done.对，剩下的事情洛托会处理的，我的工作就到此结束了。

DushevnayaThank you!辛苦了！

DushevnayaHow are you feeling? Are you uncomfortable or not yet used to anything?怎么样？有什么不习惯的地方吗？

ErikaWell, I've never been to a proper chapel so this place is a little unfamiliar to me.是啊，毕竟我也没去过正式的祷告堂，这里对我来说多少有点陌生。

ErikaBut as I am now, I think I've got an idea of what it might end up looking like.不过现在的我，已经多少能够想象它建起来的样子了。

DushevnayaDoes that mean you'll stay in the chapel once it's built?那爱莉卡以后会留在新的祷告堂里吗？

ErikaMaybe, if I don't have any pressing field assignments...也许吧，要是没有其他外勤任务的话……

DushevnayaEh? You're still going to do field work?诶？还要出外勤吗？

DushevnayaErika, you promised me that you'd take better care of yourself! We need you to help protect our home!爱莉卡，你答应过我，以后会更加爱惜自己的！只有你在，才能更好地保护我们的家园啊。

ErikaHehe... I haven't forgotten. I'll look after myself.呵呵……我没忘，我会注意安全的。

DushevnayaReally?真的吗？

ErikaYes. I promise this in front of this chapel, with God as my witness.对，在这祷告堂做出的承诺，有神见证。

DushevnayaThat's great! Hehehe...太好了！嘿嘿嘿……

Erika doesn't say anything else. Instead, she simply smiles and looks at Dushevnaya.爱莉卡没有继续再说什么，只是微微一笑，看着欣喜的杜莎妮。

Erika(Perhaps protecting things like this might be good too.)（也许就像她说的，这样守护着什么，也不错呢。）

Erika(She and those like her are at peace now, while I and the others who are still alive must continue moving on.)（和她相似的人，已经安息了；而我和其他生者，还会继续向前。）

Erika Character Event 803 爱莉卡个人本803

In the darkness, someone reaches out a hand.黑暗中，隐约有谁伸出了手。

??Erika, thank you for thinking of me and remembering me all this time.爱莉卡，谢谢你一直挂念着我，一直都记得我。

??But it's time for you to go. You have a future of your own.但是，你也该走了，你还有自己的未来。

??As for me, I'm happy enough just to look down from heaven and see you and my family living well.我的话，只要在天上看着你和家人们的幸福，就会很幸福了。

ErikaNo... I...不，我……

ErikaUgh...唔……

DushevnayaErika, what's wrong?爱莉卡，怎么样了？

ErikaI'm fine. What happened? Did I fail the last test?我没事。怎么了？是最后的测试失败了吗？

DushevnayaHuh? No, it's just...诶？没有哦，只是……

ErikaJust what?只是什么？

ProfessorIt's just that there might be lingering issues in your memory modules. If any problems come up again, you should get the Medical Department to look at them.只是你的记忆模块依然存在隐患，也许下次再出问题就该叫医疗部来看看了。

DushevnayaWait, isn't that really bad?那、那岂不是很严重？

ProfessorNot really, just that... there might be some logical conflicts in her neural cloud system which might need further observation.也没有很严重，只是……可能依然存在着心智系统的逻辑冲突，需要进一步观察。

DushevnayaHuh? Are you okay, Erika?诶？爱莉卡还好吗？

ErikaI'm fine... I just can't forgive myself right now.没什么……我只是，还没法原谅我自己。

ErikaThe past can't be changed, but I'll continue moving forward to prevent a new tragedy from taking place.过去的事情无法改变，但我依然会行动，去阻止新的悲剧发生。

ProfessorIf that's your answer, then I hope you achieve your aim.如果这就是你的回答，那么愿你的行动，可以获得想要的结果。

Erika Character Event 803 爱莉卡个人本803

In the darkness, someone reaches out a hand.黑暗中，隐约有谁伸出了手。

??Erika, thank you for keeping me in your heart all this time. But it's enough; you've got a new life of your own and new friends. You can't keep staying here in the past.爱莉卡，谢谢你一直挂念着我。但已经足够了，你也有自己新的生活和新的朋友啊，你不能一直留在这里，留在过去。

??If you could live well for my sake, I would be very happy.要是你能带着我的那一份，好好活下去的话，我也会很高兴的。

ErikaI... I know I need to go, but you...我……我明白我必须走了，但是你……

??I'm happy enough just to watch over you and my family from heaven. Go. Go to your future. I'll be praying for you.我的话，能在天上看着你和家人们就很幸福了。去吧，去往你自己的未来，我也会为你祈祷的。

ErikaI...我……

DushevnayaE... Wake... up!爱……醒……啊！

Erika's hearing modules only pick up murky snatches of her voice.爱莉卡的听觉模块，只捕获到了模糊断续的声音。

ErikaNgh... What?嗯……什么？

DushevnayaErika! Thank goodness, you're awake!爱莉卡！太好了，你醒了！

ProfessorThis calibration went very well, far better than I expected.这次校准测试很成功，超出了我的预想。

DushevnayaSee, see? The Professor said it went well too!你听你听！教授都说结果很好呢！

ProfessorHowever, it's still too early to say you won't have any more problems. If circumstances dictate, you might need the Medical Department's help.不过，也不能说以后就可以高枕无忧了。如果出现特殊情况，可能还需要医疗部的协助。

DushevnayaEh?诶？

ErikaI understand. This conclusion is good enough for me.我明白了，这种结果就足够了。

DushevnayaUm, is it really okay?唔，真的没问题吗？

ErikaYes, I'm fine. I feel much better than expected.没问题，已经比我想得好了很多了。

ErikaAt the very least, I have a new future I can go to, with her thoughts of me and her blessing.至少，我还能去往新的未来，带着对她的思念，以及她对我的祝福一起。

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