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Netherblade Gleam
冥刃沐辉
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Searching the Night 询夜
Read this chapter with voices →Oasis, Ops Room.绿洲，指挥室。
BoneeIs the Professor in? I've got good news!教授在吗？我是来汇报好消息的！
BoneeThe operation was successful, and you... Uwah!之前的手术很成功，现在你已经……呜哇！
Bonee skips and bounds into the Ops Room, her enthusiastic words stifled by a pair of red eyes in the corner.波妮蹦蹦跳跳地走进指挥室，兴高采烈的话语被角落那双红色的眼睛给堵了回去。
A dark silhouette emerges from the shadows, their blade gleaming with a frigid light.黑影从阴影处缓缓现身，长刀闪着冷光。
BoneeOh, hi, uh... where's the Professor?那、那个，教授呢……
??...Name and occupation.……身份。
BoneeI, I'm Bonee, I, uhh, ah...我、我是波妮，呜，我、我……
BoneeWah—save me, Professor—哇——教授救我——
ProfessorWhat's the matter?怎么了怎么了？
I arise from my office desk in a hurry. At the sight of Bonee cowering by the door and Penumbra lurking in the corner, it all becomes clear to me.我匆忙从办公桌前起身。看见门口害怕的波妮，又看见角落里的黯月，我明白了一切。
ProfessorAhaha, it's alright, Bonee, Penumbra here is my... bodyguard? Yeah, let's go with that. He won't hurt you.啊哈哈，没事波妮，黯月是我的呃……保镖？嗯，应该算保镖，他不会伤害你的。
PenumbraHigh-power weapon detected in your possession. Please immediately disengage it. Otherwise, I must classify you as a threat to the Professor, and proceed with necessary measures.侦测到来访者携带高能武器。请立即解除。不然我会判定你对教授构成威胁，采取强制措施。
BoneeHuh?! Necessary measures as in...诶？！强制措施是……
ProfessorPenumbra... Bonee's a friend of everyone here at the Oasis, she won't...黯月……波妮是绿洲的伙伴，没关系的……
PenumbraCountry K's Count Hoiner was deceived by a Doll disguised as a young girl, and died when a rifle disguised as an umbrella was fired at him.K国胡纳公爵遇刺就是被伪装成少女的人形所欺骗，最后被隐藏在雨伞中的步枪扫射身亡的。
ProfessorAhh...呃……
BoneeI, I never wanted to threaten the Professor...我，我没有想威胁教授……
PenumbraDisengage your weapons immediately, or...请立即解除武器，否则……
BoneeI, I, I...我、我、我……
BoneeUwahhhh... scary, Professor's place is scary... eeeee...哇呜呜呜呜呜……好可怕，教授这里好可怕……呜呜呜呜……
Bonee scuttles out of the Ops Room, her drill in her arms. Watching as her figure departs into the distance, I sigh, taking out my terminal.波妮抱着自己的骨钻哭着跑出了指挥室。看着远去的身影，我叹了口气，打开了通讯器。
Professor...Looks like I'll have to ask Angela to console Bonee again.唉……得联系安吉拉安慰一下波妮了。
ProfessorThat's the third one this month. If this continues, the Ops Room will turn into some sort of urban legend even scarier than haunted houses.这已经是这个月第三个被吓跑的了。再这样下去指挥室可能比鬼屋还要恐怖，要成为新的都市传说了。
PenumbraThe mighty are often alone. You are of sufficient power, and mentally robust to match. I trust that you are able to enjoy this exclusive sort of loneliness, Professor.强者大部分时间都是孤独的，教授足够强大，心灵也异于常人坚韧，相信教授能够享受这份属于强者的孤独。
ProfessorThen I would rather give up that strength, and get along with everyone at the Oasis.那我还是愿意选择放弃这份强悍，和绿洲的大家和谐相处。
PenumbraProfessor... do you not wish for me to protect you?教授……不希望我来保护您吗？
Penumbra lowers his head, and his curled hair almost appears to droop downwards.黯月低下头，似乎连翘起的发丝都耷拉了下来。
ProfessorThat's not what I meant... it's just that the Oasis is pretty safe now, and I have no need for such rigorous protection right now.我不是这个意思啦……只是，现在绿洲比较安全，平常其实不需要这么细致的保护。
ProfessorIf you stay with me the entire day, all you'll get to see is me doing dull repetitive work.如果像这样每天呆在我身边的话，你只能看我重复无聊的工作。
PenumbraYou toil towards returning the Dolls in Project Neural Cloud to reality. That is not dull work.您是在为云图的诸位人形能够顺利回到现实而忙碌，并不无聊。
ProfessorEven if you stay in my vicinity 24/7, I won't pay you for any overtime.就算你二十四小时寸步不离，我也不会给你加班工资的哦。
PenumbraYou can even charge me for what I do, Professor. Protecting you and removing possible threats is my job.要我倒付佣金都可以。保护教授，清除可能的威胁是我的职责。
ProfessorPenumbra... your job isn't all there is in life.黯月……你的职责并不是生活的全部。
ProfessorDon't focus on me constantly. Go look at the sunset, listen to some music you like. Doesn't that sound better?不把目光聚焦于我，而是去看看外面美丽的夕阳，听听自己喜欢的音乐不是更好吗？
ProfessorLet your stifled emotions out with the music, feel the free spirit of nature.跟随轻快的音乐调整自己压抑的心情，在大自然中感受自由的灵魂。
ProfessorInstead of guarding me, I would rather have you find your own happiness and reason to exist.比起保护我，其实我更希望让你体验到属于自己的愉悦，找到自己的存在意义。
PenumbraReason to exist...存在意义……
Penumbra...Save for removing threats, I have no reason to exist.……我除了清除威胁之外，并没有其他的存在意义了。
His voice lowers.黯月的声音低了下来。
PenumbraYou fished me out of the dregs.是您将我捡回来的。
PenumbraYou should know that Penumbra is a simpleton who knows nothing other than assassination techniques, and will inevitably fail at anything else.您知道的，黯月是个除了暗杀技能一无所知的蠢货，无论做什么都会以失败告终。
PenumbraThe only task I can perform well is protecting you from whatever may harm you. Other than that, there is nothing I can do to repay you.我能做好的唯一一件事情就是保护您不受伤害。除此之外，我无法用任何方式报答您。
ProfessorBringing back the members of Project Neural Cloud is nothing short of my duty. This is where you belong.寻回云图计划的伙伴本身就是我应该做的，这里本就是你的归宿。
ProfessorFor you to be happy is the greatest repayment I could ever ask for.你能过得开心，就是对我来说最好的报答了。
PenumbraProfessor...教授……
ProfessorHow about that alternative work, then? Pay's better.所以真的不考虑其他工作吗？有更高的酬劳哦。
???Professor, you sound like the telecommunications scammers of the early 21st century.教授，您现在的语气很像二十一世纪初的电信诈骗哦。
ProfessorPersicaria? What are you here for?帕斯卡？你怎么来了？
PersicariaSome days ago at the concert, that magnesium lamp fell on your arm...前些日子您在演唱会时，被镁光灯砸伤了手臂……
As Penumbra averts his head in shame, Persicaria refrains from continuing her recount.看见黯月愧疚地别开了目光，帕斯卡没有继续描述下去。
PersicariaBonee wanted me to tell you that the imaging indicates your original fracture has already completely healed.波妮让我转告您，您的骨骼扫描影像显示原本您骨裂的地方已经完全恢复了。
ProfessorAh, that's what it was. She ran out crying, and I forgot to ask her what business she had entirely.哦，是这样啊。她刚刚哭着跑出去，我都忘记问她有什么事了。
PersicariaI imagine Penumbra scared her. First meeting and all.波妮第一次见黯月，是被吓到了吧。
ProfessorSo, about the job search for him I asked of you a few days ago...前两天拜托你给黯月找的新工作……
PersicariaSigh... I'm not optimistic. We made him help Centaureissi with odd jobs...唉……并不乐观。之前尝试过让他帮桑朵莱希打杂……
CentaureissiPenumbra, yes? How much do you know about food preparation?黯月……对吧？你对烹饪了解多少？
PenumbraI rarely touch kitchen tools. I should be capable of basic tasks, though.我很少接触厨具。但是，一些基础的辅助工作我应该还是能做的。
CentaureissiI see. Hmm... defrost the pizza bases for me. Nothing complicated, just put it in the microwave and set the timer.我明白了。嗯……你把披萨饼胚解冻一下好了，工序也不复杂，只要放在微波炉里定时就好。
Centaureissi hands the bases over to Penumbra, leaving to purchase other ingredients.桑朵莱希将披萨饼胚递给黯月，自己则去采买其他食材。
Penumbra follows instructions, placing them on a metal plate and inserting it into the microwave.黯月按照吩咐将披萨饼胚打开，装在金属盘中直接放入微波炉。
PenumbraDoesn't seem to be doing anything... could it be the timer? Let's go for an hour first...似乎没有运作……难道说定时器设置时间不够？先试着加热一个小时吧……
PenumbraThere we go. That should do it...开始运行了。这样应该就好了吧……
PenumbraCentaureissi's not back yet. Let's see if there's anything else I can help with...桑朵莱希还没回来，看看这里还有什么我能帮上忙的……
A few moments later... BOOM—a great explosion comes forth from the kitchen, thick smoke pouring from the windows.片刻之后。 轰——厨房传来巨大的爆炸声，滚滚浓烟从厨房的窗户冒出。
CentaureissiEh?! What happened?!诶？！发生了什么事？！
Returning from her shopping, Centaureissi gapes in disbelief at what lies in front of her as she drops the baguette in her hands.采买归来的桑朵莱希难以置信地看着眼前的一切，惊讶之间手中的法棍掉落在地。
Penumbra's honed instincts as an assassin directs him to leave the scene at the first hint of danger. He appears behind Centaureissi, ready to explain how things came to be.具备良好刺客素养的黯月在意识到厨房情况不对时就离开了现场，此刻站在桑朵莱希身后为她解释事故发生的原因。
PenumbraMy most sincere apologies. Metal objects are not meant to be placed in a microwave, and the selected heating time was not adequate, resulting in an explosion.十分抱歉，微波炉中不可放入金属制品，加上加热时间不当引发了爆炸。
PenumbraYou may deduct the necessary repair fees from my pay... Please keep your distance from that area. An explosion may be imminent.厨房的修缮费用可以从我的佣金中扣除……请暂时远离这里，可能还会有爆炸发生。
Centaureissi...The fault lies with me as well. I never considered that you had never used a microwave before...……也有我的问题，我没想到你没有使用过微波炉……
BOOM! As he finishes, a series of explosions emerge from the already-roiling kitchen. As Penumbra said, this disaster is continuing to unfold...轰！话音刚落，原本浓烟滚滚的厨房又接连传来爆炸声。正如黯月所说，这场灾祸还在继续……
PersicariaRestoration of the kitchen expended approximately a hundred thousand DGC.厨房的修缮整体花费了十万底格币左右。
ProfessorAhaha, well, it can't be avoided, first time in the kitchen...啊哈哈，初次下厨在所难免嘛……
PersicariaConsidering the dangers associated with the kitchen, we arranged for Penumbra to work as security at a concert of Nanaka's in Burbank...考虑到下厨的危险性，之后就安排了黯月去七花在伯班克扇区的演唱会做保镖……
狂热粉丝Nanaka! I love you, Nanaka!七花七花我爱你！
狂热粉丝Miss Nanaka! Please, accept my love... eh?七花小姐！请接受我的爱……欸？
Before the fan was finished speaking, the flowers they tossed towards the stage meets an invisible barrier. A cold flash passes, and those flowers are cleaved in twain, scattering across the stage.话音未落，丢向舞台的鲜花瞬间被无形的屏障阻挡，紧接着一阵寒光闪过，所有花束全部被斩为两截，凌乱地散落在台前。
狂热粉丝Hah!? The hell? Looks like something blocked the flowers.！？这是什么？好像有东西把花拦下来了。
狂热粉丝...Is this the NT Field they speak of?……传说中的NT Field吗？
PenumbraRelax. So long as I am here, no harmful gadgets shall touch my mark.放心。有我在，雇主就不会被任何暗器所伤。
Nanaka...Uhh... Mr. Penumbra? You can relax a little... the fans toss flowers onto the stage as a display of support.……呃……黯月……先生？您可以放松一点……粉丝向舞台丢花只是他们表达爱意的一种方式。
PenumbraI think not. Projectiles hidden in a bouquet, poisoned needles in a doll's hair, handheld fireworks filled with diethyl ether... so on and so forth.不。伪装在花束里的弩箭，藏在娃娃发丝里的毒针，还有充斥着乙醚的手拉礼炮我都见过。
PenumbraTo avert these dangers, precise protection is necessary.为了避免雇主遭遇这些危险，严防死守是必须的。
At this moment, a fan rushes onto the stage, passing a basket of flowers to Nanaka.这时，一名粉丝冲上舞台，将手中的花篮递给七花。
狂热粉丝Miss Nanaka, you were spectacular today. A performance worthy of the descriptor of perfect.七花小姐，您唱得太棒了，简直是完美的舞台演出。
PenumbraSomething's off...有异常……
狂热粉丝These flowers come from the bottom of my heart, I hope you... ah—这束花是我的心意，希望您……啊——
The yellow bouquet is pummeled into the air, the roses pouring across the floor in all their enviable beauty.黄色的花束被猛地击飞，娇艳欲滴的玫瑰凌乱散落在地。
Clang—a spherical lump of lead covered in copper needles flies forth from the bouquet, crashing into the light rigging above and falling to the ground.咣当——布满铜针的圆形铅块从花束中飞出砸在灯架上，随后掉落在地上。
PenumbraSuch exotic weaponry... what are your intentions?!居然使用如此奇特的暗器……说，你的目的是什么？！
狂热粉丝W-what weaponry...什、什么暗器……
Penumbra seizes the fan by the collar, lifting them into the air as his victim is helpless to do anything but shake their head.黯月攥着粉丝的衣领将其提起，这名可怜的粉丝只能不住地摇头。
The crowd beneath the stage recoils, and the concert comes to a close at this turn of events...台下的观众一片哗然，演唱会因为这场风波被迫中止……
Persicaria...Investigation revealed that the basket was too large, and the fan had simply borrowed the object, which is a tool for arranging flowers. They weren't a dangerous individual at all.……之后经过调查，是因为花篮太大了，所以制作时借用了剑山帮助固定造型，那名粉丝并不是什么危险人物。
ProfessorWell that's understandable; it looked at least a little dangerous...那个东西确实有一定的危险性嘛，也可以理解……
PersicariaThankfully you were there to settle matters, and with our good relations the Oasis didn't pay much in the way of reparations.虽然教授您在现场及时平息了风波，由于两个扇区交好，所以绿洲并没有支付多少赔偿。
PersicariaAnd your injury due to the damaged rigging has now fully healed, so we can move past that as well.您意外被损坏的灯架砸伤，现在经过修养完全恢复。这也可以忽略不计。
PersicariaBut Nanaka's scheduling was impacted, and the incident of being belligerent towards a fan took a lot of money and effort to settle... at the end of the ordeal, the Oasis expended a total of about five hundred thousand DGC.但七花接下来的通告受到影响，殴打粉丝这种事情花费了许多公关费进行公关……折合下来，绿洲实际花费近五十万底格币。
PersicariaProfessor, Professor! Where'd the light in your eyes go... are you tired from work?教授、教授！您怎么双目无神了……是工作太累了吗？
ProfessorIt feels like the DGC's grown wings and decided to fly out of my pocket... am I hallucinating?我感觉底格币从我的口袋里长了翅膀飞走了……是幻觉吗……
PersicariaI can understand the cause and effect here, but... there are no organizations or individuals willing to hire Penumbra currently.虽然我也理解事出有因，但……目前没有任何机构、任何个人愿意雇佣黯月。
ProfessorThat...这……
You look at the Doll behind you. Penumbra, previously quiet, fall into a deeper silence.教授瞅了一眼站在身后的人形，原本一言不发的黯月现在低着头更加沉默了。
Persicaria...Let's change the topic. There is another matter I wanted to discuss with you.……还是先换一个话题吧。我这里有另一件事情想和您商量。
PersicariaThe Administrator of Helios has sent a request for Dolls who can assist in post-warfare rebuilding.赫里奥斯扇区管理员发出请求希望绿洲能够派人形支援战后重建工作。
PersicariaThey are currently recruiting Dolls to head to the Sector. Uranus sent me a request to go.目前正在征集有意前往扇区援助的人形，乌拉诺斯曾向我申请过前往。
PersicariaBut his circumstances are... unique. It's best to ask him yourself. He's been waiting outside for some time. Let's hear it from him.但他目前……有些特殊……具体情况乌拉诺斯自己更清楚。他已经在门外等候多时了，让他亲自向您汇报吧。
Persicaria sends a message, and Uranus soon makes himself known via the Ops Room door. An old model of Doll covered in garish colors walks in, his magnetic voice ringing.帕斯卡向乌拉诺斯发送了讯息，不一会儿指挥室的大门被再次推开。一位涂装艳丽，声音磁性的旧式人形走了进来。
UranusHello, Commander. My sincerest greetings to you.您好，指挥官，向您致以最诚挚的问候。
UranusPersicaria should have told you of my request. Due to the Entropic assault, Helios' infrastructure is in ruins, and they are in trying times indeed as they undertake rebuilding operations.帕斯卡应该和您描述了我的意愿。由于熵的侵袭，赫里奥斯扇区的基建被毁，战后的重建工作十分紧张。
UranusHelios is an experimental sector of Svarog Heavy Industries. I, Uranus, am of Svarog birth, and am familiar with their construction methods and schemes.赫里奥斯是火神重工的实验扇区。我，乌拉诺斯，出身火神重工，对其基建的构造、工艺更为熟悉。
UranusI wish to aid them in their efforts, Commander.希望指挥官允许我前往支援。
PersicariaAside from that, there's also the matter of swapping out the memristor...不止这些，还有更换忆阻器的事……
UranusZzp—such matters are inconsequential in comparison to assisting Helios. If it can be located, I would be overjoyed, but I would have no regrets if the opposite is true.滋滋——那样的事情与救援赫里奥斯比起来无足轻重。如果能找到我很开心，如果找不到也没有遗憾。
ProfessorMemristor? Units within neural modules responsible for storing memories?忆阻器？心智模块里用于存储记忆的元件？
ProfessorI recall that your Neural Cloud is an assemblage of C-Doll Neural Clouds. Are those modules malfunctioning?我记得你集成了一块民用人形心智。是那个心智模块出问题了吗？
UranusThey only cause minor detriments, Commander.只是一些小小的隐患而已，指挥官。
PersicariaWhat do you mean "minor detriments"... let me explain.不是什么“小小的隐患”吧……唉，还是我来说明吧。
PersicariaUranus' current relatively simple civilian Neural Cloud can somewhat keep up with everyone, but the resources it demands in operation put intense stress on his neural modules.乌拉诺斯目前的简易民用心智虽然可以勉强配合上大家的行动，但大功率运作还是对他的心智模块造成了极大负荷。
PersicariaIf we leave it as is, Uranus' body may cease to function properly soon.如果放任不管的话，不久之后，乌拉诺斯的机体或许就会强制停摆。
UranusDe Lacey had advised me to exchange my memristor for Svarog Heavy Industries' MR1207 to increase neural processing upper limit, and reduce the impact of high-frequency computation on my neural cloud.德菈赛建议我更换火神重工的MR1207忆阻器，提升心智处理上限，减少高频运算对心智产生的影响。
UranusI will find time to exchange my memristor in the process of assisting Helios. I would ask you to not worry.我会在援助赫里奥斯扇区的过程中寻找空闲时间更换忆阻器，请指挥官和帕斯卡阁下不必担心。
ProfessorSo that's what it was...原来是这样……
I mull over it a little, looking at Penumbra, still silent.我沉思了一会儿，看向了一旁一言不发的黯月。
ProfessorPenumbra, you interested?黯月，你有兴趣吗？
PenumbraYou mean assisting Helios in rebuilding?您是指支援赫里奥斯扇区战后重建工作的任务？
ProfessorYes, as well as finding a suitable replacement part for Uranus.没错，还有帮助乌拉诺斯找到合适的忆阻器。
PersicariaPenumbra has a wealth of combat experience, and also comes from Svarog. If he could accompany Uranus, that would be a most perfect arrangement.黯月具备丰富的作战经验，同样出身于火神重工，如果能和乌拉诺斯一同前往，就再好不过了。
PenumbraIf those are the Professor's orders, I will make every effort.如果是教授的命令，我一定会尽力完成。
ProfessorThis isn't an order.这不是命令。
PenumbraNot an order?不是命令？
ProfessorCorrect. Please see it as a part of the progress to finding your meaning in existence. I hope that you can find your very own future in Helios.嗯。请把它看做是找寻自己存在意义的过程，我希望你能在赫里奥斯找到属于自己的未来。
Penumbra...I understand.我……明白了。
ProfessorOf course, your safety is above all else. If any circumstances arise, contact the Oasis immediately. That is an order.当然，你们的安全最重要。如果有什么情况记得一定要联系绿洲。这是命令。
UranusOrder received. Thank you, Commander.接收指令。感谢您，指挥官。
Penumbra nods somewhat awkwardly, following Uranus. Before he had even taken a dozen steps, he seems to remember something, turning around.黯月也有些别扭地点了点头，跟着乌拉诺斯向外走去。没走几步，忽然像想起了什么，回过头来。
PenumbraProfessor.教授……
ProfessorYes? Anything else you would like? Maybe some backing from the Oasis, or...嗯，还有什么需求吗？例如让绿洲配合支援或者是……
PenumbraBefore I return, I would urge you to be cautious of everyone around you. Do not drink any coffee given to you by strangers.在我回来之前请务必小心你身边的所有人，陌生人给的咖啡不要喝。
PenumbraThe Sanctifiers may be our allies, but we cannot guarantee that their intentions are pure. Be especially aware of that Sanctifier close to you.净化者虽然是我们的盟友，但不能保证他们对您没有异心，尤其是您身边的那位净化者请时刻保持警惕。
PenumbraI pray that you keep yourself safe before I, Penumbra, returns. Contact me the moment you feel threatened.在黯月回来之前您务必保护好自己，如果安全受到威胁记得第一时间联络我。
ProfessorIt's getting late. You two ought to rest and prepare.天色不早了，两位休息一下准备启程吧。
PenumbraShall I prepare one last meal for you before I leave?需要我在临行前为您准备最后一晚的餐食吗？
ProfessorT-That won't be necessary...这个、这个就不必了……
Distant Memories - 1 长忆-1
Read this chapter with voices →Helios Sector, outer perimeter.赫里奥斯扇区外围。
On the way towards the Sector, Uranus brings the pale ale he has on his person up to his olfactory sensors close to his face.赶来扇区的路上，乌拉诺斯将自己随身携带的淡色艾尔举到面部的气味传感器附近。
The rich aroma immediately excites him. His Walkguy's volume grows louder and louder, its tunes audible even through the earphones. Penumbra furrows his brow somewhat.浓烈的酒香瞬间让他变得兴奋，Walkguy的音量不断提高，隔着耳机依旧可以清晰听到声音。黯月微微皱眉。
The minor change in behavior draws Uranus' attention, and he soon enquires in his magnetic voice after removing his earphones.微小的动作变化引起了乌拉诺斯的注意，他摘下耳机用磁性的声音询问。
UranusUnhappy response detected: furrowed brows. Did my music disturb you, Sir?监测到阁下不悦反应：皱眉。是我的音乐打扰到阁下了吗？
PenumbraNo, I merely do not understand the meaning of listening to such things.没有，我只是不明白听这些东西有什么意义。
UranusAnalyzing colloquial connotation of "meaning". Keywords acquired: cause, purpose, value.正在分析“意义”的词汇涵义。抓取关键词：原因、作用、价值。
UranusDo you ask of the music and this ale?阁下所言的这些东西是指音乐和淡色艾尔吗？
PenumbraYes. And... as far as I know, aren't you missing gustatory sensors?没错。而且我有些疑惑……据我所知，你似乎没有味觉感受器？
UranusCorrect. I, Uranus, am an early-model military Doll, and I lack complex sense modules. I can only feel the aroma of liquor through a transducer, and interpret the sound of music through vibrations.没错，我，乌拉诺斯是早期的军用人形，难以安装复杂的感受模块，只能通过传感器来感受酒的气味，通过振动来解析音乐的声音。
PenumbraDoes this fragmented information bring you happiness?这种片面的信息能带给你愉悦吗？
UranusAs you would expect, a transducer can only give me limited experience.诚如您所言，传感器带给我的体验有限。
UranusBut in leisurely day-to-day life, to feel sensations different than the howls and screams of war and its suffocating smoke is relaxing to my neural cloud, in a way.但在日常闲暇中，感受与战争中的哀嚎、浓重的硝烟味不同的东西，对我而言是一种心智的放松。
UranusCare to taste a little chocolate pale ale?阁下要尝尝巧克力味的淡色艾尔吗？
Uranus gestures with the bottle in his hand.乌拉诺斯扬了扬手中的酒罐。
UranusI, Uranus, enjoy raspberry cream the most. However, chocolate has its own unique aroma. They say its texture is very...我，乌拉诺斯，最喜欢的是覆盆子奶油味。但巧克力似乎会有独特的香气，他们说它的口感十分……
UranusQuerying lexicon... smooth... yes, they would describe chocolate as smooth. Your sensors are different to mine, and you may glean that which makes people happy.正在检索词库……丝滑……是的，他们是用丝滑来形容巧克力的。阁下与我的传感器不同，可以尝试品味这种令人幸福的口感。
UranusSo, care for a taste?所以，阁下要尝尝吗？
PenumbraNo need. These things only weaken the mind. I shall have none of it.不了。这些东西只会削弱心智。我从来不喝这种东西。
With one eye closed, he pushes the bottle in Uranus' hand away.黯月闭眼一只手将乌拉诺斯手中的酒推开。
He is different from the Doll next to him. He has a complete set of sense systems. Be it music or drinks, neither have a spot within his life.他和眼前的人形不同，他有着完善的感官系统，然而音乐也好，饮料也罢，都不在他的生活范围内。
PenumbraI'd rather complete this assignment quickly and return to the Professor's side. They could be in danger at any moment.比起这个我更想尽快完成任务，早点回到教授身边，随时可能有危险。
UranusThe Commander is mightier than you imagine. Please do not worry. Those at the Oasis will take good care of them, too.指挥官比阁下想得更为强大，请阁下放心。绿洲的诸位也会照料好指挥官的。
PenumbraHmph, I would hope so.哼，但愿如此。
PenumbraI can only know for sure that my heart is loyal to the Professor. I cannot know if others share that sentiment.我只能确认我内心对教授是忠诚的，但我无法确认别人是否也同我一样抱有这样的想法。
PenumbraAn assassin must be aware of all factors. Only then is success guaranteed.精英刺客需要对一切保持警惕，这样才能万无一失。
PenumbraAfter all, to me, the Professor is the most important...更何况，教授对我而言是最重要的……
Inside Helios.赫里奥斯扇区内。
The interiors of the sector do not appear much different from a warzone in the real world. Countless buildings are reduced to rubble, and silence marks its domain between the sky and earth.扇区经历了熵的侵袭已与战乱的现实世界并无差异，无数建筑化为废墟，天地间只剩下一片萧瑟。
In stark opposition to this dismal atmosphere, a group of small robots proceed with their work of carrying supplies.然而，与颓败的氛围格格不入的是一群正在进行搬运工作的小机器人。
小机器人A[o(^▽^)o Hehe, we'll be done with this transit assignment soon enough.]【o(^▽^)o嘿嘿，搬运工作很快就能完成了。】
小机器人B[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Let's go have chocolates together afterward.]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 完成之后一起去吃巧克力吧。】
小机器人A[(＾－＾)V That's our reward. Yay!]【(＾－＾)V这是奖励，耶！】
小机器人C[(＾－＾)V Yay!]【(＾－＾)V耶！】
Penumbra observes the ecstatic robots from afar, hesitant in the moment.黯月在远处看着这些欢快的小机器人，一时之间有些踌躇。
小机器人A[∑(っ °Д °;)っAre those... new friends over there? The black Doll looks dangerous... eep.]【∑(っ °Д °;)っ那边……是新来的朋友吗？黑黑的人形看起来好危险……呜。】
小机器人C[w(ﾟДﾟ)w Really really dangerous!]【w(ﾟДﾟ)w好危险好危险！】
PenumbraHey... r-robots, we're from the Oasis, here to assist in rebuilding.喂……机、机器人，我们是从绿洲前来支援扇区重建的伙伴。
PenumbraDo you know who the person responsible here is?知道任务的指引人在哪里接应吗？
小机器人B[o(>﹏<)o Eek... he's asking us something... so scary...]【o(>﹏<)o 呜……他向我们问话了……凶凶的……】
PenumbraTssk...啧……
UranusEveryone, have you seen these two Sector leaders?诸位阁下，请问是否有见到过这两位扇区指引人。
Uranus puts up a projection of the Dolls meant to receive them. At the sight of this, the robots become energized.乌拉诺斯将接应人形的投影放出，小机器人们看到了立刻振奋起来。
小机器人A[o(￣▽￣)d It's Choco!]【o(￣▽￣)ｄ是巧可！】
小机器人B[(>^ω^<) And Zion!]【(>^ω^<)还有希安！】
小机器人C[( ´∀｀) We're familiar, yes]【( ´∀｀)很熟悉很熟悉。】
小机器人A[(￣▽￣)ノ We can take you there!]【(￣▽￣)ノ我们可以带你们去！】
小机器人C[o(^▽^)o Together, together!]【o(^▽^)o一起去一起去。】
小机器人B[(●´▽｀●)Because we...]【(●´▽｀●)因为我们……】
小机器人们[(＾－＾)V Are done with our new assignment! Yay!]【(＾－＾)V完成了新工作！耶！】
The robots form an orderly line, leading the way for Penumbra and Uranus, humming a happy tune.小机器人们整齐地排着队，哼着欢快的音节为黯月和乌拉诺斯领路。
PenumbraDoes simply completing your work create such joy?只是完成工作而已，有这么愉快吗？
小机器人A[(〃'▽'〃) Of course! Once the work is done, we can have chocolates!]【(〃'▽'〃)当然啦！完成了工作，就可以吃巧克力了！】
小机器人B[(´▽`)ﾉ Chocolate is great, the best!]【(´▽`)ﾉ 巧克力好吃，巧克力最棒！】
UranusThe Helios Sector's automatons are of rather primitive models, and have exceedingly simple neural clouds that lead them to reward or punish themselves using results as pointers for behavior.赫里奥斯扇区机器人型号原始，心智较为简单。以结果作为导向施行自我奖惩。
UranusAfter their systems determine that their tasks have been completed, they reward themselves. Chocolates appear to be the most popular type of reward.当系统自动判断任务完成后，他们会自己奖励自己。巧克力，似乎是最受欢迎的奖励。
UranusUranus recommends the ROBOPUP chocolates of this sector.乌拉诺斯非常推荐扇区内的ROBOPUP巧克力。
PenumbraYou haven't had them.你又没有吃过。
UranusThese confectionaries are ranked within the top 10 eats of the Cloud. I have not tasted them, but I trust in everyone's collective choices.是云端美食排行榜排行前十的好评甜品。虽然我没有品尝过，但相信大家共同的选择不会有错。
小机器人C[ლ(´ڡ`ლ) They're delicious, they are!]【ლ(´ڡ`ლ)很好吃很好吃！】
小机器人B[ლ(´ڡ`ლ) The best rewards, heavily recommended!]【ლ(´ڡ`ლ)是很好的奖励，强烈推荐！】
UranusHave you had any such experiences, Penumbra? Rewarding yourself, perhaps with a cup of ale, for example.黯月阁下有过这样的经历吗？给自己奖励，一杯淡色艾尔之类的。
PenumbraI have no need for such things. Even if I have no methods to reward myself, I will complete my given assignment. Besides...我不需要那种东西，即便没有自我奖励我也会保证完成雇主的任务。而且……
PenumbraAn assassin's work is always adjacent to ending someone's life. If it were not for our orders, we would not slaughter of our own accord.刺客的任务总是和终结别人的生命相关。如果不是出于命令，我们不会有自发的杀戮行为。
PenumbraDoing my job often means that life leaves this world. I don't think that is anything deserving of satisfaction.完成任务大多数意味着有生命从这个世界消失。我不认为这有什么值得庆祝。
UranusZz... we have both experienced war. I feel much the same.滋……我与阁下都经历过战争，阁下的心情我感同身受。
UranusAccording to the records loaded by my maintenance technician, Uranus in the past adhered to discipline like you, and had no desires other than battle.根据工程师维修记录记载，过去的乌拉诺斯也像您一样严格遵守着纪律，除了战斗之外没有其他的渴求。
Uranus places a hand on his core, feeling its warm pulse.乌拉诺斯将手放在核心处，感受着温暖的核心跃动。
UranusAfter integrating new neural modules, my world suddenly opened up. Other than the cruelty of bloodshed, there are countless wonders in this world waiting to be discovered.自从集成新的心智模块后，我的世界豁然开朗，残酷的战斗之外，世界还有各种美好等待我们去感受。
PenumbraSuch as beer and music?比如啤酒，比如音乐？
UranusZzp... yes, like beer and music.滋滋……对，比如啤酒，比如音乐。
PenumbraHmph...哼……
Penumbra shuts his eyes, sighing. The Doll in front of him holds such bizarre optimism and enjoyment of life, such is their fundamental difference.黯月闭上眼叹了口气。眼前的人形有着莫名其妙的乐观与对现实生活的享受，自己和他本就不是同类。
UranusPerhaps I am lucky. I am this way in the real world, and the Commander allows me this way of life in the Oasis as well.或许我是幸运的，现实世界是如此，在绿洲指挥官也放任我如此生活。
UranusThe Commander would rather not shackle each and every Doll with orders. Zzp... truly, a remarkable figure.指挥官并不想用命令束缚每一位人形。滋滋……真是一位神奇的人物呢。
PenumbraThe Professor...教授吗……
ProfessorDon't focus on me constantly. Go look at the sunset, listen to some music you like. Doesn't that sound better?不把目光聚焦于我，而是去看看外面美丽的夕阳，听听自己喜欢的音乐不是更好吗？
ProfessorLet your stifled emotions out with the music, feel the free spirit of nature.跟随轻快的音乐调整自己压抑的心情，在大自然中感受自由的灵魂。
ProfessorInstead of guarding me, I would rather have you find your own happiness and reason to exist.比起保护我，其实我更希望让你体验到属于自己的愉悦，找到自己的存在意义。
PenumbraThe Professor has always been someone worthy of respect, but I...教授一直都是一位值得尊敬的人……而我……
Penumbra remembers his past failures. The explosion in the kitchen, the interruption of the concert... not only causing losses for the Oasis, but also injuring the Professor.黯月想起了自己那些失败的尝试。厨房爆炸，演唱会中止，不仅让绿洲造成了损失，甚至还让教授受了伤……
Penumbra...Without my call of duty, what can I do?……失去了我的本职，我还能做什么呢？
Distant Memories - 2 长忆-2
Read this chapter with voices →Before they proceed much further into the Sector, the robots spot two familiar silhouettes.沿着道路向扇区内行进没有多久，小机器人们发现了两个熟悉的身影。
小机器人A[(＾∀＾)／They're over there!!]【( ＾∀＾）／她们在那儿！！】
小机器人B[＼(＾∀＾) Choco and Zion!]【＼( ＾∀＾）巧可和希安！】
小机器人C[(≧∇≦)ﾉ Look there, there!]【(≧∇≦)ﾉ看那里看那里！！】
??Eh? Is it... help from the Oasis?诶？是……绿洲……绿洲的伙伴吗？
The robots' hollering soon alerts them, and they notice the two guests from the Oasis.小机器人的呼喊吸引了来者的注意，很快她们发现了两位绿洲的客人。
Following the source of the sound, Penumbra spots the other pair of Dolls carrying rescue equipment.循着声音，黯月回头看到了背着救援装备的人形少女们。
Uranus pokes his head out from behind him, greeting them in a very natural manner.身后的乌拉诺斯探出头，很自然地和对方打了个招呼。
UranusWell met, Ms. Zion, Ms. Choco.幸会，希安阁下、巧可阁下。
ZionAh, it's... Uranus and...啊，是……乌拉诺斯，还有……
PenumbraPenumbra.黯月。
小机器人B[(￣▽￣)ノWe helped Uranus and Penumbra find Zion and Choco!]【(￣▽￣)ノ我们帮助乌拉诺斯和黯月找到希安和巧可了！】
小机器人A[(*^▽^*) There'll be chocolates, right?]【(*^▽^*)会有巧克力奖励吗？】
小机器人C[(●´▽｀●) Surely, surely.]【(●´▽｀●)会的吧会的吧。】
The robots give Choco their full attention, eyes glittering. Choco rummages through a pocket, distributing a small handful of chocolates.小机器人眼睛闪亮亮期待地望着巧可。巧可翻了翻身上的口袋，拿出为数不多的巧克力递给大家。
ChocoMake sure to do your work properly once you're done eating!吃完了之后就要认真工作了哦！
小机器人们[(＾－＾)V Yay!]【(＾－＾)V耶！】
The little fellas happily rush towards the location of their next assignment with their chocolates.小家伙们拿着巧克力开开心心地去奔向下一个任务目的地。
PenumbraWhat strange robots...真是奇怪的机器人……
ChocoHehe, you get used to it. They're actually the maintenance experts here, and they work with incredible efficiency.嘿嘿，习惯了就好。他们可是效率超高的维修专家呢。
ChocoRight, the Professor sent you to help here, right? Choco's Chocolaterie here in Helios is gone... finally, there's someone to help.对了，是教授派你们来支援扇区的吧。呜呜呜，巧可在赫里奥斯的可可屋被毁掉了……这下终于有救了。
UranusWhat's the overall status of the Sector?扇区目前整体情况如何？
ZionResidency Entropization... 45%, Industrial District, 58%... Control Center, 20%, repairs successful.居住区熵化……45%，工业区……58%……控制中心熵化20%，目前已修复。
ZionMost important... Reactor, reactor 1... 3 days not functioning.最关键……反应堆，1号反应堆……停止运作3天。
ZionReactor 1's purpose... Sector energy supply... unrepaired... dangerous.1号反应堆作用……扇区能源供应……不修好……危险。
ChocoThe little robots say that the reactor's controls have been Entropized. To stop the expansion of entropization, they had to cut off the reactor entirely.小机器人们说，是反应堆的控制设施被熵化了。为了防止熵化扩大，现在只能切断反应堆连接。
ChocoThe energy produced by the reactors is no longer enough to maintain Arche Pyr. If the repairs aren't completed in time, and the Arche Pyr goes out...反应堆制造的能量没办法长久维持世界之火了，如果不能尽快修改好的话，世界之火一旦熄灭……
ChocoThe whole sector will be in trouble!那整个扇区都糟糕了！
ZionReplace Entropized parts... cannot function normally... reactor interior... incident....替换熵化部件……无法正常运行……反应堆内部……出现问题……
UranusWhat about the data display in the control center?控制中心的数据显示呢？
ZionControl center... attempted connection... displayed failure... reactor data inaccessible.……控制中心……尝试接入……显示接入失败……无法获得反应堆数据。
ZionWorried... reactor accumulating... recurrence data critical mass... internal pressure causing explosion...担心……反应堆累积……大量重演数据……内部压力过大引发爆炸……
ChocoExplosion? If that happens, we're going to end up in the reset cycle! Not again!爆炸？！那样的话，又要陷入重置的循环中了啊啊啊啊啊！那种事情不要啊！
UranusZzp... if we cannot parse the problem, we cannot come up with a plan. We must find the root of the problem.滋滋……无法检测问题就没有解决方案。需要找到问题根源。
PenumbraIf we can't detect the problem from the outside, why not look inside?如果外面看不出问题，为什么不到里面去找呢？
PenumbraConnect our own neural clouds, and use ourselves as endoscopes for the reactor's systems?将我们自己的心智接入，以自己作为系统的内窥镜来查找反应堆出现的问题？
ZionNo... interior situation unclear... neural connection... will follow the rest of reactor data... and recur.不行……反应堆内部情况不明……心智接入后……会跟随反应堆内部数据……一起重演。
ZionWill soon surpass... neural load limit... and then... neural failure follows.……很快就会突破……心智承压上限……到时候大家……大家会心智崩溃。
PenumbraThat is an unnecessary concern. A military Doll's neural load limit is greater, and simple memory recurrence will not have a significant impact.这个不用担心，军用人形的心智承压能力更强，如果只是记忆重演不会有严重影响。
ChocoNo! You can't!不！不可以！
ChocoChoco tried before! But...巧可之前尝试过！但是……
ZionChoco... Choco... wake up...巧可……巧可……醒醒……
ChocoGah... Choco can't make tasty chocolates... no matter how many times she tries...呜……巧可做不出好吃的巧克力……无论几遍都做不出来……
ChocoChoco's head hurts...巧可的头好痛……
ChocoAfter you're connected, all your unpleasant memories get repeated countless times!接入之后，所有不快乐的记忆要重复无数遍！
ChocoZion helped Choco cut the connection quickly... but, but... those memories still encircle me like dark clouds...虽然希安很快就帮巧可断开了连接……可是，可是……那些记忆却像乌云一样围绕着我……
ChocoChoco never wants to experience that again, and would never want anyone she knows to be subject to that either.巧可不想第二次经历那样的事情，也不想自己的伙伴经历那样的事情。
PenumbraBut this is the only solution we have.但现在这是唯一的解决方法。
PenumbraIf the connection is only maintained in a certain time window, the neural pressure should be somewhat reduced. We'll need someone in the control center monitoring the reactor's connection status in real-time.如果能够控制在一定时间内，心智压力应该会小一些，需要有人在控制中心实时监控反应堆连接状况。
PenumbraThe moment the reactor responds to the connection, we cut it.一旦反应堆出现接通反应，我们就立刻断开连接。
UranusMs. Zion, you are most familiar with the control center. We shall leave the real-time monitoring to you.希安阁下对控制中心最为熟悉，数据的实时监控就交给阁下了。
ZionBut everyone...可是大家……
UranusThis is the reason we came to the sector, to solve Helios' problems with our own abilities.这才是我们来到扇区的目的，以自己的能力解决赫里奥斯的问题。
ChocoIf this is how it is, Choco will also...既然如此，巧可也要一起……
UranusMs. Choco...巧可阁下……
ChocoZion, please focus on your monitoring.希安酱只要做好自己的监控工作就好了。
ChocoIf it's something that hurts, Choco wants to help everyone else endure it. So everyone will suffer a bit less.如果是痛苦的事情，巧可也想和大家一起分担呢。这样的话大家就可以少承受一些了吧。
Seeing the shared resolve of the others, Zion eventually nods and agrees.希安看大家的态度坚决，最终还是点头同意了方案。
With Zion's guidance, the three make their way to Reactor 1. After explaining things of note in operation, Zion swiftly makes haste for the control center to assist in the procedure.跟随希安的指引，三人来到了1号反应堆前。给大家讲解了操作注意事项后希安迅速前往控制中心，协助进行检查行动的监测。
Uranus peruses the reactor's access circuits, and a hint of disappointment appears in his voice.乌拉诺斯查看了反应堆接入线路，机械音中藏着一丝失望。
UranusThe situation is even worse than expected. The access points are partially Entropized. Only one access point remains usable.要比我们预想的更加糟糕，接入口部分遭到熵化。目前仅存一个接入口可以使用。
UranusIt is largely impossible for three individuals to connect at the same time. We need one Doll to complete a large amount of system checks within a short time window.三人同时接入排查已经不太可能，需要一位人形短时间内完成大量的系统检查任务。
ChocoChoco has the experience from last time, and understands more about the systems than Uranus and Penumbra. Choco will find the reactor's problems right away.巧可有了上次的经验，比乌拉诺斯和黯月更了解系统的情况。也一定会很快找到反应堆系统问题吧。
PenumbraDo not push your limits. Neural capacity and construction are more reliable than prior experience here.不用逞强了。心智容量和构造比经验实际更可靠。
UranusLeave it to me...那交给我……
PenumbraI'll handle it.我来。
PenumbraBefore we left, the Professor told me of your situation. A simple neural module and archaic sensory systems.临行前教授和我说过你的状况，简单的心智模块，加上陈旧的传感系统。
PenumbraOne of the reasons we are here is to find appropriate replacements for you.前来赫里奥斯还有一个目的就是为了给你找到合适的替换零件。
PenumbraIf you were to really turn into a piece of scrap, I would not be able to fulfill my duty to the Professor.如果你真的报废了，我就没有办法完成教授的命令。
Spouting stinging words, Penumbra walks towards the reactor's inlet.口中吐露着尖锐的言语，黯月直接走向反应堆的接口。
PenumbraTo disappoint the Professor is the single greatest humiliation.让教授失望才是我最大的耻辱。
Penumbra takes the cord in his hand, plugging it into his core without a moment of hesitation...黯月拿起连接线不带任何犹豫地插入自己的核心……
Distant Memories - 3 长忆-3
Read this chapter with voices →The reactor's data pounds away at the mind, and Penumbra's consciousness gradually scatters.反应堆的数据冲击着心智，黯月的意识逐渐涣散。
For Penumbra opting to conduct the checks himself is no act of braggadocio.黯月选择独自接入心智进行排查，这并不是在逞强。
He has few memories to speak of at all. What little there is to be cycled are only bits and pieces relevant to assassination techniques. In this moment, Penumbra is grateful for the missing hole that is his past. He was a test Doll for optical camouflage, ordered to carry out assassinations of the highest degree of secrecy. That meant... his memories were wiped after each mission was completed.他的记忆原本就少得可怜。即便循环也只有少量和暗杀技巧相关的片段，此刻他庆幸自己对过去的一无所知。他是光学迷彩的测试人形，执行的也是绝对机密的刺杀任务。这就意味着……任务完成后他的记忆会被自动清除。
He had completed his mission this time too, no? Why would he have no memories otherwise? Why did he appear in the Null Area? Why were his neural modules damaged? Why, then, did he lie underneath those ruins, taking in his last few gasps of air?这一次，他的任务也顺利完成了吧，否则自己为什么没有记忆？为什么会出现在空值区？为什么心智模块受损？又为什么会在废墟下苟延残喘呢？
PenumbraI... will "die"?我……要“死”了吗？
PenumbraHumanity... calls their end... "death".人类……将自己的终结……称为“死亡”。
Penumbra...I've heard it countless times from the mouths of others... but this will be the first time... I feel it for myself...……无数次听别人这么说……自己经历却是……头一次……
As consciousness dissolves and sight dims... the core weakly trembles.感觉自己的意识逐模糊，视野中的一切逐渐变成暗色……核心微弱颤动。
PenumbraWant to... reminisce of some... why... must my last sight be a Null Area... how... dull...真想……记得些什么……为什么……最后看到的风景是空值区……真是无……聊……
The hurried yet thin sound of footsteps rings out. Enemies? Or...焦急而琐碎的脚步声在耳边微弱响起。是敌人？还是……
??Doll signal detected! Professor, over there!检测到人形的信号！教授，在这里！
??His status is currently uncertain, and there might be danger. Please keep some distance...但他的情况尚不明确，可能会有危险。您尽量与他保持距离……
ProfessorDon't worry, that won't be necessary... his eyes aren't completely dim yet, the core can still be saved with a timely operand injection... can you hear me?没关系，不会有危险的……他的眼睛没有彻底黯淡，及时补充算量进行核心修复还有救……你能听到我的声音吗？
??Professor! His neural cloud's all frazzled, please be careful!教授！他的心智很混乱，请您注意安全！
ProfessorCan you hear me? I'm Project Neural Cloud's Professor , here to fetch you.能听到我的声音吗？我是云图计划的教授，专程来寻回你。
ProfessorBecause of some strange signal interference, we couldn't track your steps. Now that we found you today, we'll do everything we can to get you back.之前因为特殊信号的干扰，一直无法检索到你的踪迹，今天既然找到了你，我一定会想办法带你回去。
ProfessorBack... to the Oasis.带你……回绿洲。
His core surrounded by warm energies, Penumbra feels something surging inwards via his chest.核心被温暖的算量包围，黯月感觉自己的胸口有什么在涌入。
His sight becomes clear once more with an eventual flash, and he sees the face in front of him clearly.他的视野如同回光返照一般再次清晰，看清了眼前人的脸。
Penumbra(Who is... Professor ? Why... such an anxious expression...)（教授……是谁？为什么……满脸着急的样子……）
Penumbra(To think that someone still cares for me... I had given up on myself, haha... how preposterous...)（这世界上还会有人在意我吗……我都已经放弃自己了啊，呵呵……真是愚蠢啊……）
Penumbra(Professor , if I get the chance... I'd like to see this Oasis you speak of with you.)（教授，如果有机会的话……我也想和你一起看看你说的绿洲。）
PenumbraPro...fessor...教……授……
His body bears no wounds, yet that numb sensation hits all the same.现在的自己明明没有受伤，可身体麻木的感觉依旧非常真实。
Penumbra slowly opens his eyes. He had just relived his memories, all within the undamaged body of his.黯月慢慢睁开眼睛。刚刚自己的回忆重演了，在这具完好无损的素体之上。
PenumbraWhat a tiresome thing. Barely functions by itself, and replays my memories to ridicule me... how droll.无聊的反应堆，自己运行都是半吊子，还要重演我的记忆来戏耍我……跳梁小丑。
PenumbraMy memories in their totality consist of perhaps but a few days. I struggle to think of many ways to replay those.我的记忆，从始至终也只有短暂的几日，再怎么重演都是一样吧。
PenumbraHmm... tch.嗯……啧。
Penumbra feels a searing wave from his core. As few memories as he has, continually cycling them still runs the risk of burning up the core.黯月感到核心处一阵滚烫，即便是少量记忆不断循环也有烧毁核心的风险。
PenumbraI've got to find the source of the problem as soon as possible... or I'll be stuck here forever.必须赶快找到故障来源……不然就要永远留在这里了。
A debilitating wave of dizziness comes over him. The world seems to twist upside down, and time rewinds to a few days ago.一阵头晕目眩袭来，世界仿佛天旋地转，时间又倒回到几天前。
PersicariaPenumbra's base level settings are very strange. Because of the need for secretive operations, relevant memories are wiped after each time a mission is carried out.黯月的底层程序设定非常奇怪，因为行动需要加密，所以在每次任务执行后会清除任务相关记忆。
PersicariaWe cannot modify the base level logic set by humans. The best we can do is introduce an interruptive program created by Helix, and limit the circumstances under which the program that deletes memories runs.我们无法修改人类设定的底层逻辑，只能让贺莉斯添加中止程序，限制删除记忆的程序启动。
PersicariaIt will place intense neural stress on him. He will need incredible willpower to help the interruptive program push through, and may have to endure pain the vast majority of Dolls would crumble under. Are you sure, Professor?但对他而言将会是很强的心智负担，他需要极强的意志力去协助中止程序的运作，甚至要忍受寻常人形难以忍受的痛苦。教授真的要这么做吗?
ProfessorSigh... such things must be decided by him.呼……这件事情需要他来做决定。
The Professor turns around and looks intently at Penumbra, resting on a hospital bed. Penumbra feels his own body weigh down on him like a thousand tons.教授转过身认真地注视着病床上的黯月，黯月感觉自己的身体仿佛坠有千斤一般沉重。
Penumbra(Back then... how did I answer the Professor?)（那时候……那时候我是怎么回答教授的呢？）
Penumbra(I said...)（我说……）
PenumbraI have people and things... that I want to remember.我有想记住的人和事……我不想忘记。
PenumbraThat I would not forget... at any cost.无论花多大代价……我都不想忘记。
ProfessorIf that is your wish, I will do everything in my power to help you.既然你这么说了，我会尽全力帮助你。
ProfessorApplying a patch is the most common way to repair a program, but it creates unnecessary complications sometimes.但虽说打补丁是修复程序最通常的手段，有时候也会引起不必要的麻烦。
ProfessorThe Oasis has the finest healers and physicians you can find. If you cannot bear it, speak to them. They will help ease the discomfort.绿洲有最好的医师和疗愈师，如果真的承受不住，可以找他们帮你减缓不适。
Next was the endless cycle of adjustment and adaptation. Not unlike those old wounds on his body, the interruptive program brought him no small amount of pain.接下来就是无休止的调整和适应，跟身上那些时不时发作的旧伤一样，中止程序会给自己带来不少疼痛。
But Penumbra remains grateful for those memories he has preserved after arriving at the Oasis.可黯月依旧庆幸自己保留了来到绿洲后的记忆。
This portion of memory is different from those he had in the past. It contains no orders, no killings.他的这段记忆和所有经历都不同，这段经历中没有命令，没有杀戮。
PenumbraTch... damn it, got caught up in a replay again. Crap, just... just where is the error here?啧……糟糕，又陷入到了回忆重演中。可恶，究竟……究竟程序错误在哪儿？
PenumbraMust find the problem... in these brief moments of clarity.必须趁着短暂的清醒，把问题所在找出来……
His core shakes vigorously once more, and a fierce wave of heat expands towards his limbs.核心一阵剧烈颤动，强烈的高热从核心向肢体散发。
PenumbraAck... I, have to find it... I must... find it.呃……我……我要找出来，一定要……找出来。
A piece of data claims dominion of a piece of Penumbra's mind, and he soon finds himself back in a familiar afternoon.黯月感觉脑海里被一些数据占据，紧接着已经回到了熟悉的午后。
The Oasis, Ops Room.绿洲，指挥室。
ProfessorUmm... Penumbra?嗯……是黯月吗？
ProfessorHehe, I can feel you nearby even if you don't make a sound. I wouldn't feel like someone was watching me otherwise.呵呵，即使你不出声我也能感觉到你在附近，不然不会总觉得有人盯着我。
ProfessorWhy the silent treatment? You haven't said a single thing today.为什么不出声呢？今天你一句话都没有说过。
PenumbraI failed to complete the mission you gave me, Professor. I am ashamed.没有完成教授交给我的任务，黯月惭愧。
ProfessorWhen it's something you've never done before, there inevitably must be a learning process. No need to feel that way.对于没有做过的事情，本身就是要有一个学习过程的，不用这么愧疚。
PenumbraYou hauled me back from the battlefield, and you granted me new memories. As humans would say, someone's life is the entirety of their memory. Perhaps the previous Penumbra had already "died", back in that Null Area.您把我从战场上捡回来，也是您赋予了我新的记忆。按照人类的说法，完整的记忆是人的一生，或许上个黯月已经“死”在那片空值区了。
PenumbraYet I have no way to repay you. Every mission you've assigned, I have fallen short.可如今我却没有办法回报您。您每次吩咐的任务，黯月都没有达到要求。
PenumbraI have warned and reprimanded myself, yet I... still...虽然我也给予了自己警告和惩罚，但是……依旧……
Failure... once again, like before...失败……如果再次失败的话……
PenumbraPenumbra, in this state, would lose all value in existence yet again.这样的黯月会像以前一样失去存在的价值。
ProfessorIt's alright, even if you mess up. Your existence has meaning in and of itself. It does not fade simply because you fail.没有关系，即使是失败也没关系，你的存在有自己的意义，不会因为失败就消失。
Fixating on the Professor's smiling face, the desire to stop time here once and for all springs to mind.黯月看着教授的笑容，一瞬间冒出了希望时间停滞在此刻的想法。
If someone was faced with his failures time and time again, even if it was the Professor, their patience would surely run thin and they would show disappointment.就算是教授，要是一次次面对他的失败，也总有一天会失去耐心，露出失望的表情的吧。
So if I just remain here, and repeat these memories... I'll never have to escape, and face that inevitable end.所以就在这里，重复这些回忆就好……不用逃出这里，也不用面对那样的结局。
But if I do stay here... I'll never repair the reactor, and I'll never be able to find a new memristor for Uranus.可是，如果一直在这里……就没办法修复反应堆，也没有办法为乌拉诺斯找回忆阻器。
And I'd never get to see the real Professor again.也无法再见到真正的教授了。
No doubt... the Professor would be very disappointed in me.教授……应该会对自己非常失望吧。
Something gleams in Penumbra's blood-red eyes. He draws his blade in a flash, swinging downwards for his waist.黯月血红的眸子寒光一闪，迅速抽出刀，一刀斩向自己的腰腹。
This almost suicidal act stops the images before his eyes in their tracks, but no expected pain comes from his abdomen.这近乎于自尽的行为让视野中的景象瞬间停滞，然而腹部却没有传来预料中的疼痛感。
PenumbraDisappointing the Professor... is something I shall never permit myself to do.让教授失望……我绝对不允许自己那么做。
That slash cut through the endlessly replaying memories.这一刀斩断了不停重演的记忆。
The scenery around him gradually fades. Penumbra finds himself drifting amidst a vast neural cloud, surrounded by nothingness yet encircled by countless data streams.等待周围的场景逐渐褪去。黯月发现自己漂浮在浩瀚的心智空间内，周身虚无，却被无数数据流环绕。
Penumbra catches sight of the root cause of the memory replaying, a string of patch code glowing with light. The piece of code that forcibly ran the reactor shutdown command after the Entropics invaded.黯月看到了造成记忆重演的根源，是一串闪烁着荧光的补丁代码。在熵入侵扇区后便强制启动反应堆运作中止指令。
He had seen similar code structures in the adaptation programs of the Medical Department. The object's composition was akin to the current state of his neural cloud.他曾经在医疗中心适应程序的时候看到过这样的代码结构。和自己现在的心智构造如出一辙。
PenumbraThose memories...那段回忆……
ProfessorApplying a patch is the most common way to repair a program, but it creates unnecessary complications sometimes.但虽说打补丁是修复程序最通常的手段，有时候也会引起不必要的麻烦。
PenumbraWas this within your expectations, too, Professor?这也在你预料之中吗，教授？
The group gathered around the reactor watch over the slumbering Penumbra, the weight of the circumstances hanging heavy over their heads.反应堆旁的众人守着沉睡过去的黯月，大家的心情都极为沉重。
Beep—嘀——
In the video feed, Zion intently watches the control center's countless screens. Her long-furrowed brow finally relaxes.影像中的希安注视着控制中心的屏幕，不一会儿紧皱的眉头终于舒展开。
ZionHe... he did it!成……成功了！
ZionReactor... connected with data center... reactor error... identified.反应堆……成功连接数据中心……已识别……反应堆故障错误。
ChocoYay! Thank goodness!!耶！太好啦！！
UranusBut Mr. Penumbra...可是黯月阁下……
PenumbraGah... I, I'm alright... cough cough...唔……我、我没事……咳咳……
Penumbra opens his eyes, struggling to his feet and swatting the dirt off his robes. He decisively disconnects the cord, and the disconnection sends a tremor through his body as clarity returns to his murky eyes.黯月睁开眼，艰难站起身拍了拍长袍上的土，干脆地将连接线断开。强行断开让他的身躯微弱一震，无神的双眼立刻恢复清明。
UranusYour core just exhibited intense abnormalities.阁下刚刚的核心振动出现剧烈异常。
PenumbraThis reactor is a piece of work. I only have so many memories after arriving at the Oasis, but running through them again and again is no small bit of stress.这个反应堆是个麻烦的东西，虽然我只有来到绿洲后的些许记忆，但不断重复经历也会有一些负担。
PenumbraThankfully I made it before it became too much to bear.幸好能在心智承压极限前赶上。
ZionGood work... data center, connected with reactor... diagnosed the error...辛苦……数据中心接通反应堆……诊断了故障……
ZionLeave the repair... to the robots.交给机器人们……维修即可。
PenumbraYeah.嗯。
ChocoDid you also relive some unpleasant things in the memory replay, Penumbra?黯月也像我一样，在重演记忆中经历了很不愉快的事情吗？
PenumbraNot quite...不是的……
Thinking back to his experiences inside the reactor's systems, Penumbra smiles faintly.黯月回想起自己接入反应堆系统后重演的经历，微微一笑。
PenumbraOther than the nothingness of the battlefield... my memories only hold the joy I've experienced at the Oasis.我的记忆中除了战场上的虚无……就只有回到绿洲的快乐。
Twilight Splendor - 1 夕晖-1
Read this chapter with voices →Helios Sector, near Reactor 1.赫里奥斯扇区，1号反应堆附近。
ChocoListen well to what Zion's going to say!大家要听希安的安排哦！
小机器人A[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Is it new work?]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 是新工作吗？】
小机器人C[O(∩_∩)O New work, new work!]【O(∩_∩)O新工作新工作！】
ZionReactor 1... diagnosis report... sent to terminals. Identify and repair... according to... defect manual.1号反应堆……故障诊断报告……发送至各位终端……大家根据……故障手册……排查维修。
小机器人B[\(^o^)/~ Yay! New work! Repair reactor!]【\(^o^)/~耶！是新工作！修理反应堆!】
ZionProceed with caution... if there are uncertainties... report in.谨慎处理……如果有……不确定……随时汇报。
小机器人A[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Will there be chocolates?]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡那会有巧克力吗？】
小机器人C[O(∩_∩)O There will, right?!]【O(∩_∩)O会有吧会有吧？！】
ChocoAhh... I hate to say it, but Choco only has this one piece left on her.呃……虽然有点不好意思，但是巧可身上只有这一块巧克力了。
小机器人B[＞﹏＜ No more chocolate...]【＞﹏＜没有巧克力了……】
ChocoThe Chocolaterie was destroyed when the Entropics invaded. Choco would love to make more sweets for everyone, but there are no materials to speak of... Choco wants to help everyone, too.熵群入侵后可可屋被毁了，巧可虽然很想为大家做些甜点，可是什么材料都没有……呜呜呜……巧可也想帮大家。
小机器人A[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ If we help fix up the Chocolaterie, we'll have chocolates to eat.]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 那我们帮巧可修好可可屋的话就会有巧克力吃啦。】
小机器人C[(¯﹃¯) Chocolates, chocolates!]【(¯﹃¯)巧克力巧克力！】
ChocoNo, no, you have to fix the reactor first. The reactor's important.不可以哦，你们要先修好反应堆。反应堆比较重要。
小机器人B[(〃'▽'〃) But I want chocolate...]【(〃'▽'〃) 可是想吃巧克力……】
UranusMs. Choco, zzp... with more hands, the work will be finished sooner. With the leftover time, we will be able to restore the Chocolaterie as well.巧可阁下，滋滋……多一些帮助，工作就可以早点完成，留出时间把可可屋的修复工作也完成了吧。
UranusThe Oasis' technology should prove helpful in the repair process. Come, Mr. Penumbra, we shall assist as well.绿洲科技在修复过程中应该能发挥一定作用。我们也来帮忙，黯月阁下。
PenumbraTsk...啧……
Helping was the original intention, but the little guys seem to summon flowery VFX out of thin air whenever they speak. The air is enriched with a feeling of liveliness, and he has no clue how to interact with such beings.虽说原本就打算帮忙，但这群小家伙们每说一句话周围似乎都有漂浮花朵特效。空气中到处洋溢着活泼可爱的气息，自己则完全不知道怎么和这种机器人打交道。
ChocoDo you agree, Penumbra?黯月是同意了吗？
PenumbraSure.嗯。
ChocoYay! That's great~耶！太好了~
小机器人C[(￣ˇ￣) We'll have chocolates soon!]【(￣ˇ￣)很快就有巧克力可以吃啦！】
小机器人B[(/≧▽≦/) Soon, soon!]【(/≧▽≦/)很快很快！】
ChocoWe should prepare and get going, then!那要准备一下出发喽！
Choco passes the singular remaining piece of chocolate to the robots. Their leader accepts it, carefully dividing it into three pieces.巧可将剩下的唯一一块巧克力递给三个小机器人，领头的智能体接过巧克力，慎重地将它一分为三。
The three little beings, overflowing with happiness, make their way towards the reactor with haste and begin working.三个小家伙吃完巧克力脸上写满了开心，兴奋地跑向反应堆开始工作。
The daily repair life of a particular cold-faced individual and the three little sprites began thus.冷面黑脸和三个小精灵的维修日常就此展开。
小机器人B[ヽ(^ω^) ...Reactor access point successfully replaced!]【ヽ(^ω^)……反应堆接口替换完成！】
小机器人A[ヽ(^ω^) Injecting repair program, system self-restoration progressing... current progress 2%.]【ヽ(^ω^)接入修复程序，系统自动修复中……当前进度2%。】
小机器人C[\^o^/2%!2%!]【\^o^/2%!2%!】
Uranus[\^o^/2%!2%!]【\^o^/2%!2%!】
PenumbraEt tu...怎么连你也……
Watching as Uranus is assimilated, Penumbra puts a palm to his forehead.看着乌拉诺斯逐渐被同化，黯月扶了扶额头。
UranusZzp... analyzing. Appropriate answer located. If resistance is futile, one might as well make the most of the situation.滋滋……正在检索，已搜索到合适的答案：既然不能反抗，就欢快地融入他们吧。
PenumbraThis is just routine work. I don't get all the cheer.只是寻常的修复工作而已，为什么要这么开心。
小机器人A[ No, this is no routine work.]【不，不是寻常工作。】
The little robot turns around, seriously gazing at Penumbra.小机器人回头严肃地注视着黯月。
小机器人C[(●'◡'●) It's new work, new work!]【(●'◡'●) 是新工作新工作！】
小机器人A[(･_-｡ ) If there's no new work, we'll be nothing more than lazy slobs, doing the same things over and over again.]【(･_-｡ ) 如果没有新工作，我们就是重复着同样任务的懒惰鬼。】
小机器人B[(ﾉ´д｀) After the Arche Pyr was ignited, we had no more work to do, and had no right to eat chocolates.]【（ﾉ´д｀）世界之火点燃后，我们失去工作，没有资格吃巧克力。】
小机器人A[(；へ：) And the days without chocolates are difficult indeed...]【(；へ：)没有巧克力的日子，难过……】
The formerly jaunty trio suddenly fell into a deep melancholy.刚刚还在雀跃的三人组一下子陷入消极情绪。
PenumbraI, I...我、我……
The assassin with not a clue how to comfort people finds himself out of his depth, and Uranus pats him on the shoulder.不擅长安慰人的黑脸刺客瞬间手足无措起来，乌拉诺斯拍拍他的肩膀。
UranusSo you have new work because of the damage caused by the Entropic invasion?因为熵入侵造成扇区大面积损毁，所以有了新的任务？
小机器人C[(●'◡'●) Yeah, yeah!]【(●'◡'●) 是的是的！】
小机器人A[(●'◡'●) There'll be chocolates for rewards when we're done!]【(●'◡'●) 工作完了会有巧克力做奖励！】
机器人B&C[(＾－＾)V Yay!]【(＾－＾)V耶！】
UranusWith the situation as is, we should finish the repairs together. I'd like to try Ms. Choco's chocolates too.既然如此，就一起完成修复任务吧。我也想尝尝巧可阁下的巧克力。
机器人们[(＾－＾)V Yay!]【(＾－＾)V耶！】
PenumbraY... y... yay.y……ye……耶。
His face beet red, Penumbra follows along in a low voice, at least somewhat melding into this jolly troupe.黯月脸红着跟着低声叨念，算是勉强融入了这个欢乐的小团队。
Twilight Splendor - 2 夕晖-2
Read this chapter with voices →Reactor 1 is soon repaired with everyone's cumulative efforts. As the final touches are finished, the robots begin to celebrate.1号反应堆在大家的努力下很快完成修复。最后的收尾工作结束后，小机器人们开始欢呼。
小机器人C[We're done, we're done!]【完成了完成了！】
小机器人B[\^o^/ We can go have chocolates!]【\^o^/可以去吃巧克力啦！】
小机器人A[ Not yet! We need to help Choco repair the Chocolaterie.]【还不可以！我们需要帮巧可修好可可屋。】
小机器人B[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ And when that's done, we'll be able to have chocolates again!]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 修复完可可屋就可以吃巧克力啦！】
小机器人C[\^o^/ Chocolates, chocolates!]【\^o^/巧克力巧克力！】
小机器人A[ And after the Chocolaterie, we'll have to move on to the other damaged buildings in the Sector.]【修好可可屋之后我们还要修复扇区其他被破坏的设施。】
小机器人B[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ And we'll get to have more chocolates!]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡然后又可以吃巧克力！ 】
小机器人C[\^o^/ Chocolates, chocolates!]【\^o^/巧克力巧克力！】
PenumbraWhat happens when the Sector's fully repaired?那扇区修复完呢？
小机器人们[Σ( ° △ °|||) !]【Σ( ° △ °|||) ！】
小机器人A[＞﹏＜Oh no! The sector will be fully repaired one day. Then, we'll be lazy slobs, doing the same things over and over again.]【＞﹏＜糟糕了！扇区总有一天会被修复完的。到时候我们又会变成重复相同工作的懒惰鬼。】
小机器人C[┭┮﹏┭┮ The day will come...]【┭┮﹏┭┮总有一天……】
小机器人B[(ﾉ´д｀) We'll have no work again. We'll be lazy slobs, with no rights to chocolate.]【（ﾉ´д｀）我们又没有新工作了，我们是懒惰鬼，我们没有资格吃巧克力。】
That familiar flavor of pensiveness proliferates again. Penumbra feels something in his head whirring, the stress on his neural cloud is greater than back inside the reactor.熟悉的消极情绪再次泛滥，黯月感觉自己的脑袋嗡嗡作响，心智比接入反应堆时承压过限反应还要剧烈。
PenumbraI, I...我、我……
Penumbra finds himself in the same situation, and Uranus comes to the rescue once again.手足无措的刺客完全不知道怎么应对现在的情况，乌拉诺斯继续救场。
UranusZzp... please leave it to me, Mr. Penumbra.滋滋……交给我吧，黯月阁下。
UranusBeeeep... let us set off for Choco's Chocolaterie. We have left Choco waiting for some time now, and the repairs ought to begin.嘀嘀……请阁下们启程前往巧可可可屋，先行完成可可屋修复吧，巧可已经恭候多时了。
小机器人A[ Yes, the Chocolaterie. We must fix it first.]【对哦，还有可可屋。先去修复可可屋。】
小机器人C[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Fix Chocolaterie, fix Chocolaterie.]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡修复可可屋修复可可屋。 】
小机器人B[(＾－＾)V Let's go!]【(＾－＾)V出发！】
Penumbra lets out a hefty sigh of relief as Uranus bails him out.乌拉诺斯的话再次帮自己解了围，黯月长舒一口气。
With Uranus' words, the three little robots set off towards the Chocolaterie, not a hint of sorrow to be seen.三个小家伙听了乌拉诺斯的话，立刻扫去阴霾，兴奋地向巧可可可屋行进。
PenumbraPhew... it's almost like there's a switch for their emotions.呼……这群机器人的情绪简直就像有个开关一样。
UranusAnd you are the one who accidentally flips the switch off, right? Zzp... actually, it's quite simple to make them happy.黯月阁下就是那个总是不小心把开关关掉的人对吗？滋滋……其实，让他们开心的方法很简单。
PenumbraUmm... what's the key?呃……是什么？
UranusTell them that there are things they are yet to do, duties they are yet to complete.让他们意识到自己有事可做，还有未达成的使命。
Uranus turns to Penumbra, his ever-so-static countenance making his tone indistinguishable.乌拉诺斯转向黯月，毫无变化的面部让人无法分辨他的语气。
UranusIn honesty, I can understand the feeling... that life ends when duty ends.我其实能明白，那种结束了使命……就像是结束了一生，一切都无望的感觉。
Penumbra...I as well.……我也能明白。
PenumbraWe are such as Dolls. To be used by humanity is the reason for our existence. Other than that, we have so very little.毕竟人形就是如此。被人类需要便是我们最大存在意义，除此之外，我们一无所有。
Penumbra casts his eyes downwards, an unpleasant piece of memory surfacing.黯月低垂着眼帘，逐渐回想起一段不愉快的记忆。
PenumbraAnd I am... one with so very little.而我就是……那样一无所有的人形啊。
Svarog Heavy Industries research facility, Omega-07 internal meeting.火神重工研究所，欧米伽07小组内部会议。
研究员1Is OpsTec to be retrieved?OpsTec要被回收了吗？
研究员2Yes, seeing as Hassan's fallen from power. If OpsTec remains at large as an experimental model for optical camouflage, the possibility of the technology leaking is very real.是的，听说哈桑倒台了。OpsTec作为光学迷彩的测试机型如果继续流落在外，很有可能导致技术泄密。
研究员3What meaning does retrieval have? The testing for the camouflage is at an end, and a test Doll like him has no usage in other fields.回收回来又有什么意义呢？光学迷彩的测试已经结束了，像他这样的测试人形日常也不能应用于其他领域。
研究员2How pitiful. No possible usage as a C-Doll either after data deletion.真是可怜，甚至都没有办法删除数据记录后继续当作民用人形使用。
研究员1With how clumsy that guy is, I can't imagine he even has the requisite knowledge for daily life. You think he stands a chance of integrating into human society? Odds are that he'd become some sort of terrorist threat to society...那家伙笨手笨脚的，连基本的生活常识都不具备吧，你还指望他能顺利融入人类世界？搞不好就会成为危害世界的恐怖分子……
With the help of optical camouflage, Penumbra heard everything, hidden outside the meeting room window. A few days prior, he was brought to this research facility by Svarog researchers, and locked in solitary confinement. Not so different from his treatment under Hassan.借助光学迷彩，潜藏在会议室窗外的黯月听到了一切。几天前他被火神重工的研究人员带回来了研究所，此后一直关押在禁闭室中。这样的待遇和在哈桑手下做事时没有任何区别。
While someone was examining his body, Penumbra knocked out the maintenance staff, and escaped using optical camouflage. Knowing that his memory would be cleared once again, he carefully hit the button on the archaic recorder.趁着有人为自己检查素体情况，黯月打晕了维修工作人员，利用光学迷彩逃了出来。他知道自己的记忆将会再次被清空，于是小心翼翼地按下老式收录机的录音键。
This conversation was recorded as such, playing over and over again.这些对话信息被原封不动地保存了下来，一遍一遍播放。
Exactly like those parts of his, damaged on the battlefield, reminding him—the humans no longer have need of him, thus his existence was meaningless.同那些在战场上受伤损坏的零件一样，提醒着自己——不被人类需要，所以自己的存在没有任何意义。
保安OpsTec got out of solitary! OpsTec is on the loose!!OpsTec从禁闭室逃走了！！OpsTec逃走了！！
The sudden presence of the guard in the conference room throws the venue into chaos, but it soon settles as Penumbra introduces himself to the situation.急匆匆冲进会议室的警卫让整个会场陷入一片混乱。但很快这场混乱随着黯月自己的主动现身而平息。
His memories shall be wiped again, as clean as can be.他的记忆将被再次清除，一无所有。
PenumbraHah... a stray dog is a fitting description, no?呵……没有比丧家之犬更贴切的形容词了吧。
Penumbra silently sits in the corner of his confinement room, smiling in self-mockery. A dismal expression soon replaces it.黯月静静靠坐在禁闭室的墙角，露出一个自嘲的微笑，几秒过后就被落寞的表情代替。
But the room is dark, and no one is there to see it...只是禁闭室漆黑一片，没有人看得见……
Twilight Splendor - 3 夕晖-3
Read this chapter with voices →Helios Sector, the Chocolaterie under construction.赫里奥斯扇区，搭建中的巧可可可屋。
UranusZzp... confirmed. Basic framework complete.滋滋……确认完毕。可可屋的基础框架已经完成。
UranusNow, the Chocolaterie can at least perform its most basic function—the creation of chocolate. A fine result, certainly.这样一来，可可屋至少可以承担最基本的功能——制作巧克力了。可喜可贺。
PenumbraThe equipment out front doesn't seem to quite match up with what's documented. Let me have another look.前台的部分装置似乎和资料里的还不太对得上，我再检查一下。
Observing the diligent Penumbra, Uranus emits an electronic noise, seemingly an expression of amusement.看着埋头忙碌的黯月，乌拉诺斯发出一声电子音，似乎是愉悦的一种表现。
UranusSince the commencement of our work on the Chocolaterie, you have yet to take a break, Mr. Penumbra.从开始搭建可可屋到现在，黯月阁下甚至未曾休息。
UranusAs unwilling as you appear, you're giving it your all :)虽然一副不情愿的表情，实际上黯月阁下却很用心呢：)
PenumbraSigh... it was assigned to me by the Professor after all.咳……毕竟是教授交代的任务。
PenumbraAnd if the Chocolaterie can be restored to its former state, I'm sure Choco and those robots will be quite happy.而且如果可可屋能和之前一样，巧可和那些小机器人应该都会很开心吧。
ChocoHey~ Penumbra, Uranus~嘿~~~~黯月、乌拉诺斯~~~~
Choco emerges from the kitchen, and beckons to them.巧可从后厨中探出头来，向他们挥手打招呼。
ChocoI've made sweets, come have a taste!我准备了甜点，快来尝尝吧！
The rich aroma of chocolate seeks out the nostrils at great distance, bringing happiness.巧克力的香甜隔着老远就传入鼻腔，是满满的幸福香气。
ChocoThe Chocolaterie's not quite up and running and the tools aren't ideal, but luckily, the materials are of the finest quality. I've no doubt these are super delicious!可可屋还没有修好，烹饪工具有些不适合，但好在材料都非常优质。相信一定是超~美~味~的巧克力呢！
ChocoHere, these are for you~喏，这些是给你们的~
小机器人们[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Waow~ chocolate!]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 哇~~~~巧克力！】
The three robots hold the chocolates in their robotic hands, forming a circle in which to enjoy these boons after a day of work.三小只机器人用机械手捧着巧克力，围成一个小圈准备慢慢分享这份劳动后的奖励。
ChocoThis portion's for Zion, this one's for Uranus, and this one's for Penumbra! Just right!这一份是希安酱的，这一份是乌拉诺斯的，这一份是黯月哒！数量刚刚好！嘿嘿！
Molded into the shapes of the little robots, the chocolates are adorable in shape and almost lifelike.被模具压成小机器人模样的巧克力外形栩栩如生，非常可爱。
PenumbraSweets that eat away at the mind... they make people let down their guard, and become depraved in opulence.蚕食心智的甜食……会让人放松警戒，堕落到闲适情绪不可自拔。
ChocoEh? Do Choco's chocolates... really have such terrifying effects?欸？巧可的巧克力……会有那么可怕的作用吗？
Penumbra frantically waves his hands as a distressed expression makes itself onto Choco's face.看着面露委屈之色的巧可，黯月急忙摆了摆手。
PenumbraAhh... I'm not saying your chocolates aren't good, I just don't have sweets often.呃……我不是说你做的巧克力不好，只是我不怎么吃甜食而已。
UranusBeeeeeep—these are no common sweets. They are the legendary ROBOPUP chocolates, unmatched in deliciousness!嘀嘀——这可不是一般的甜食，是传说中无比美味的ROBOPUP巧克力！
Uranus picks up a piece, putting it to his olfactory transducers. The sensors kick into overdrive, and his spirits soon leap to a higher level.乌拉诺斯拿起巧克力贴近自己的气味传感器，传感器立刻高频运作，片刻之后他的精神异常兴奋。
UranusA top 10 eat of the cloud indeed!不愧是云端美食榜排名前十的甜点！
UranusMs. Choco's mastery of the art has created a perfect balance between the chocolate's rich fragrance and the nuts' natural aroma. Ahh~ the distilled essence of all that is earthly in the season of autumn...巧可阁下大师级的手艺将可可的浓郁芳香和坚果的自然香气搭配得十分协调。啊~~是秋天时万物沉淀累积的醇香……
UranusBeeeeeep—I have no gustatory sensors with which to savor this delicacy, but I can tell that it is a fine confection from the scent alone.嘀嘀——我没有味觉模块无法体验它的美味，但是光从香气就能判断出是可口的甜点呢。
UranusThank you for your most generous work, Ms. Choco.非常感谢您的慷慨奉献，巧可阁下。
ChocoThank you, Uranus. Gee, you're making me embarrassed.谢谢乌拉诺斯的夸奖，嘿嘿，人家都不好意思了。
PenumbraHmm... if one requires the replenishment of energy, it could serve quite well.嗯……如果需要补充能量，它或许确实是很好的补给食品。
Uranus raises a piece of chocolate up high, giving it all his attention as if it were a work of art. His old-fashioned frame in its motley colors strikes a sheer contrast with his spirited robotic voice.乌拉诺斯将巧克力高高举起，仿佛欣赏一件艺术品一样注视着那块巧克力。颜色风格各异的老旧躯体和它爽朗的机械音形成鲜明对比。
UranusZzp—Mr. Penumbra is correct, but I, Uranus, am of the mind that they are a fine choice, no matter the situation.滋滋——黯月阁下说得不错，但我乌拉诺斯认为，不论何时何地巧克力都是不错的选择。
UranusAn Exile can be a warrior on the battlefield, but when a warrior hangs up their weapon, they are no different from a normal Doll.流亡者走上战场便是战士，而战士放下武器就与寻常人形无异。
UranusA warrior can enjoy life in the selfsame way, and find their own reason to exist.战士也一样能享受生活，寻找自己存在的意义。
ProfessorDon't focus on me constantly. Go look at the sunset, listen to some music you like. Doesn't that sound better?……不要把目光聚焦于我，而是去看看外面美丽的夕阳，听听自己喜欢的音乐。
ProfessorLet your stifled emotions out with the music, feel the free spirit of nature.跟随轻快的音乐调整自己压抑的心情，在大自然中感受自由的灵魂。
ProfessorInstead of guarding me, I would rather have you find your own happiness and reason to exist.比起保护我，其实我更希望让你体验到属于自己的愉悦，找到自己的存在意义。
PenumbraThe Professor would rather have me... find my own reason to exist.教授希望我……寻找自己存在的意义。
Penumbra stares somewhat blankly at the chocolate in Choco's hands. Emulating Uranus, he puts it to his nose, gently sniffing.黯月怔怔地看着巧可手中地巧克力，学着乌拉诺斯的样子，将巧克力放到眼前轻轻闻了闻。
It... didn't seem so overwhelmingly sweet, only giving off a faint sugary scent. Now, to place it in the mouth...似乎……也没有那么甜腻，只是淡淡的材料香甜。然后尝试着放到口中……
The hard outer shell gives way to a velvety smooth syrup... tch... he's still not used to the taste.坚硬的巧克力融化成绵密丝滑的糖浆……啧……他还是不习惯这个味道。
Penumbra...It... is a fine confectionary indeed.……真……真是可口的甜点呢。
Watching as Penumbra's furrowed brow slowly relaxes, Choco nods with elation.巧可看着黯月紧皱的眉头逐渐舒展，开心地点点头。
ChocoYeah!嗯！！
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Read this chapter with voices →Helios, Choco's Chocolaterie.赫里奥斯，巧可可可屋。
ChocoIt's done! Choco's Chocolaterie has been perfectly recreated!大功告成！巧可可可屋完美竣工！
小机器人A[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Every time we're done with work, we can have chocolates!!]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 今后每次完成任务都可以来吃巧克力啦！】
小机器人C[\^o^/ Chocolates, chocolates!]【\^o^/巧克力巧克力！】
小机器人B[\^o^/ Yay!]【\^o^/耶！】
ChocoEhe, you're to thank here. The Chocolaterie, along with many other buildings in the sector, are up and running again thanks to everyone's work.嘿嘿，这要多亏了你们哦，不单单是巧可的可可屋，扇区其他设施也因为大家的努力开始正常运行了呢。
UranusLooks like our support mission here is about to be complete, beeeeep—看来我们的支援任务也要完成了，嘀嘀——
PenumbraI think you're forgetting about something. The Professor emphasized the need to find a MR1207 memristor for you.你似乎忘记了什么吧，我们来之前教授叮嘱过要为你更换MR1207忆阻器。
UranusZzp—so that was a part of the mission. I, Uranus, shall manage with only ale and music.滋滋——原来还有这样的任务，我，乌拉诺斯其实只要有淡色艾尔和音乐就可以了。
ZionMR1207 memristor... Zone F should have many... can request storage location... from Administrator.MR1207心智忆阻器……F区好像有很多……可以向管理员申请查看……存储位置。
ChocoWhat do these parts do?这种零件是做什么用的呢？
UranusQuerying lexicon: a memristor is a key part of the core, primarily responsible for storing a portion of memory, as well as the transfer and processing of data. The MR1207 model was developed initially by Svarog Heavy Industries...正在检索词库：忆阻器是核心的组成部分，主要用于部分记忆的存储和数据传输处理。MR1207忆阻器是由火神重工早期开发的……
ChocoEhh, sounds complicated. Choco doesn't get it. Is Uranus just sick and needs that part swapped out?啊，好复杂的样子。巧可听不懂，乌拉诺斯是不是生病了，只要更换这种零件就好？
PenumbraHigh intensity operation has left the old memristor in a near-failure state. If a suitable replacement cannot be located, he'll end up as a piece of scrap in the recycling station.高负荷运作让之前老旧的忆阻器接近崩溃，如果不能找到合适的替代品最后只能沦为回收站的废铁。
PenumbraTo even think about accessing the reactor's systems in such a state is unthinkable.这样的心智情况之前还想逞强接入反应堆系统，真是乱来。
UranusZzp—thank you for your diligent care, Mr. Penumbra.滋滋——非常感谢黯月阁下的温柔。
PenumbraI... that's not what it is. I'm just here to complete the mission given to me. I-If it's something the Professor would want, I'll make it happen.我……我……我才不是，我只是为了完成教授的任务而已，只、只要是教授的愿望我都会一一实现。
ZionNo matter what... Penumbra helped... reactor connective systems... reliable ally.不管怎么样……黯月帮忙解决了……反应堆连接系统的问题……可靠的伙伴。
PenumbraD-Don't mention it.不、不值一提。
UranusMr. Penumbra, in such situations it can be advisable to accept the compliment and return genuine gratitude.黯月阁下，这种情况建议您可以大方接受别人的赞扬，并致以真诚的谢意即可。
PenumbraTroublesome.啰嗦。
Beeeep—Zion receives an inventory of spare parts from the Administrator, and her terminal projects it into the air.嘀嘀——希安收到管理员发来的零部件库存清单，终端将清单投影在空中。
Choco...We just need to find that part called MR1207, right... let's see... Ah! Here!……只要找到那个叫MR1207的零件就可以了吧……我看看……啊！在这里！
ZionExchange reactor memory unit... use leftover one... Zone F's Agent Maintenance Station...替换反应堆存储器……使用一个……剩下的……F区的智能体维修站……
Uranus432 remaining in stock, far more than sufficient.剩余库存432个，库存充足。
Penumbra glances at the projection, immediately turning around and walking into the distance.黯月瞥了一眼投屏，随即转身朝远方走去。
ChocoEh? Where are you going, Penumbra?诶？黯月你要去哪里？
PenumbraZone F. The sooner we are done, the sooner we can return and report to the Professor.F区。早点完成任务回去向教授复命。
In the blink of an eye, he had already zipped to a faraway rooftop, leaving behind naught but persistent echoes.话音未落，人已闪身至远处的高楼之上，空中回荡着不绝于耳的回音。
PenumbraOi... get a move on...喂……你们快点……
ChocoHuh? Is it... trendy to walk this fast at the Oasis?诶？绿洲现在流行这么走路吗？
UranusNo... this is Mr. Penumbra's field of specialty. Please do not attempt to emulate this at home.不……这是黯月阁下的专长，非专业人士请勿模仿。
Creak—吱——
The metal door of the Maintenance Station's warehouse opens. Penumbra takes a few glances inside first as is habit for someone of his profession. After making sure the environment is safe, he gestures for the rest of the group to enter.维修站仓库的铁门被打开。黯月按照职业习惯先探头向里面望了望，确认周围环境安全后让众人进来。
Common tools were scattered through the station, but the bay originally holding the MR1207 models is completely empty.然而维修站中除了一些常用的维修工具外，原本存储MR1207忆阻器的地方空空如也。
ZionWeird... there should be... a lot in stock.奇怪……明明还有……很多库存啊。
ChocoAhh... let's look around in the boxes nearby. Perhaps there'll be something.呜……我们再翻翻附近的箱子，说不定会有的。
PenumbraWhere did the MR1207 used to repair the reactor come from?之前维修反应堆所使用的MR1207忆阻器来自哪里？
ZionThat's a part of... the maintenance team's backups... the robots prepare... a spare set of parts... others... in the station warehouse.那是反应堆的……维护小组备用……维修机器人会……常备一套替换零件……多余的……维修站的仓库内。
PenumbraSo the source of the memristor used to repair the reactor is no good.也就是说，没有办法从和维修反应堆的相同途径获得MR1207忆阻器了。
ZionYes... that's correct...嗯……是这样……
UranusBeeeep... here. These are the same memristors as the stock image.嘀嘀……这里。这里有和库存图片中相同的忆阻器。
Uranus spots a batch of parts in a corner of the warehouse. The package is covered in dust, as if it had already been left here for some time.乌拉诺斯在仓库扫描一圈后发现了掉落在角落里的部件。上面布满了灰尘，似乎已经被遗落在这里许久。
Zion picks up the parts, carefully inspecting him. Not long after, she lets out a short sigh.希安捡起地上的部件细细查看，片刻之后微微叹气。
ZionImproperly secured... in transport process... many marks here... outer layer... silver thermal coating... worn off.运输过程中……保存不当……有多处划痕……外表……这一层银色的散热涂层……被剐蹭掉了。
ZionInternals damaged... completely unusable.内部元件……也有损坏……完全无法使用。
ChocoBut there were so many that were in inventory, how did it...明明库存表上还有那么多，怎么会这样……
ZionMaintenance station... infested by Entropy... parts partially damaged... post-battle, robots... cleared away parts...维修站……遭到熵化侵蚀……里面部分部件损坏……战后机器人……部件清理掉了……
ZionSummary... only remaining... usable MR1207 model... swapped out for the one in reactor.总之……可用的MR1207……只剩下反应堆……先前替换的那一个了。
ChocoIf that's the case, we'll just remove the memristor in the reactor, and figure out some other way to fix the reactor!这样的话，我们就把反应堆里的忆阻器拆下来，再看看有什么其他维修反应堆的办法吧！
UranusZzp—do not worry for me so, Miss Zion, Miss Choco. In comparison to Uranus, Reactor 1's successful continued function is far more important.滋滋——希安阁下和巧可阁下不用为我担心，比起乌拉诺斯，1号反应堆的正常运行更重要。
UranusSince I was created, put to the field of battle, and then injected with a Doll's neural cloud and united with everyone here in the cloud...自我被研发参与战争到接入简易民用人形心智，再到如今和大家在云端相遇。
UranusUranus has had a fulfilling time, and experienced a great many wonderful things.乌拉诺斯度过了充实的时光，也经历过诸多美好的事情。
UranusIf the day truly comes where I must bid farewell, I shall lie in the capsular repair bay, quietly awaiting the end.如果真的到了迫不得已和大家告别的那一天，我将会躺在浴缸式修复舱静静等待终结的到来。
UranusAs I am, my ale and favorite music shall more than suffice.现在的我，只要有淡色艾尔还有喜欢的音乐就已经很满足了。
PenumbraThat line again.又是这句话。
Penumbra feels something tugging at him from deep down, and his countenance grows dark.黯月感觉核心处有什么东西堵塞着，整个人莫名地沉闷起来。
UranusMr. Penumbra has been worried about the Commander. Uranus' ale happens to be running low, and now would be a fine time to begin the journey back.黯月阁下一直挂心指挥官的情况，正好乌拉诺斯的淡色艾尔所剩不多，我们可以尽快启程回去复命了。
PenumbraThat... is not what the Professor ordered.这……并没有完成教授的命令。
UranusWe have already completed our mission.已经完成了。
PenumbraThe Professor wanted you to keep functioning, and functioning well. They did not say that they were prepare to have you collect dust in a repair bay.教授希望的是，让你良好的运作下去，而不是回答他你已经做好准备在修复舱里落灰。
PenumbraWhat kind of mission completion is this?这算什么完成命令！
He slams a fist into the wall, his formerly calm and collected demeanor melting away. This is his first time on an outing with comrades of the Oasis.黯月狠狠锤了一下墙壁，他过去的沉静冷漠化为乌有。这是他第一次和绿洲的伙伴一起执行任务。
He doesn't want the mission to end in failure, because that would disappoint the Professor.他不想让任务失败，因为这会让教授失望。
But even more so, because it would rob a friend of their future...更因为它会让自己的伙伴失去未来……
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Read this chapter with voices →The return journey is set for tomorrow.返程日期定在明天。
Penumbra told a lie to Uranus, claiming that he was seeking a craftsman to maintain his weapon. In reality, he races against the clock to find a MR1207 memristor.黯月和乌拉诺斯撒了个谎，说自己要找工匠保养他的长刀。可实际上还在为MR1207忆阻器奔波。
PenumbraCough... e-excuse me... do you recognize these components?咳……请、请问阁下……对这种部件有印象吗？
He queries the busy robots, trying to replicate Uranus' tone. He had asked of matters countless times, but never has he been able to breach that barrier of awkwardness when speaking to a stranger.他学着乌拉诺斯的语气向周围正在忙碌的小机器人询问。虽然已经问过很多遍了，可每次开口都像第一次一样没法克服与陌生人讲话的局促。
小机器人A[ That's the MR1207 memristor model! We used it when we repaired the reactor!]【这是MR1207忆阻器！维修反应堆的时候用过！】
小机器人C[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Reactor, reactor!]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 反应堆反应堆！】
PenumbraDo you know where I might be able to find more?你们知道哪里还可能有吗？
小机器人B[(●︿●) Don't know, part is already installed, other parts... don't know, don't know.]【(●︿●)不知道，已经安装上去了，其他的部件……不知道不知道。】
小机器人A[ Need to hurry up with work! We can reward ourselves with chocolates when work is done!]【要加紧做工作了！做完工作可以奖励自己巧克力！】
小机器人C[\^o^/ Chocolate, chocolate!]【\^o^/巧克力巧克力！】
小机器人B[｡◕ᴗ◕｡ Does Penumbra eat chocolates too?]【｡◕ᴗ◕｡ 黯月也吃巧克力吗？】
Penumbra knows not when these Agents came to remember his name. Perhaps it was during the reactor repair process.黯月不知道这些智能体是什么时候记住自己名字的，或许是在一起修复反应堆的时候。
His instinctive aversion to sweets drives him to shake his head... but he soon nods, remembering something.本能的对甜食的抗拒让他摇了摇头……但随即想起了什么又点了点头。
PenumbraI, I don't... no, I mean, I do eat chocolates.我、我不……不是，嗯，我也吃巧克力。
小机器人C[(＾－＾)V Yay! Penumbra eats chocolate too!]【(＾－＾)V 耶！黯月也吃巧克力！】
小机器人A[ We must finish our work first! No being lazy slobs!]【要先完成工作哦！不要做懒惰虫！】
The serious little robot puts their hands on their "hip", overseeing his friends in their work. The three soon return to their work in high spirits.严肃的小机器人叉着“腰”，督促他的伙伴快速劳作。三小只又开始开心地忙碌起来。
UranusUranus recommends the ROBOPUP chocolates of this sector.乌拉诺斯非常推荐扇区内的ROBOPUP巧克力。
PenumbraYou haven't had them.你又没有吃过。
UranusThese confectionaries are ranked within the top 10 eats of the cloud. I have not tasted them, but I trust in everyone's collective choices.那是云端美食排行榜排行前十的好评甜品。虽然我没有品尝过，但相信大家共同的选择不会有错。
UranusBeeeeeep—these are no common sweets. They are the legendary ROBOPUP chocolates, unmatched in deliciousness!嘀嘀——这可不是一般的甜食，是传说中无比美味的ROBOPUP巧克力！
UranusA top 10 eat of the cloud indeed!不愧是云端美食榜排名前十的甜点！
UranusMs. Choco's mastery of the art has created a perfect balance between the chocolate's rich fragrance and the nuts' natural aroma. Ahh~ the distilled essence of all that is earthly in the season of autumn...巧可阁下大师级的手艺将可可的浓郁芳香和坚果的自然香气搭配得十分协调。啊~~是秋天时万物沉淀累积的醇香……
UranusBeeeeeep—I have no gustatory sensors with which to savor this delicacy, but I can tell that it is a fine confection from the scent alone.嘀嘀——我没有味觉模块无法体验它的美味，但是光从香气就能判断出是可口的甜点呢。
PenumbraROBOPUP chocolates... if we can't find a suitable memristor, I have to at least let that guy know what the chocolates he's been looking forward to taste like.ROBOPUP巧克力……如果无法找到合适的忆阻器, 起码要让那个家伙知道他期待的巧克力是什么味道。
He turns off the projection from his terminal, beelining towards Choco's Chocolaterie.黯月关闭终端上的部件投影，径直向巧可可可屋走去。
Helios, Choco's Chocolaterie.赫里奥斯，巧可可可屋。
Ring ring—the Chocolaterie's doors swing open. Choco moves to greet her guest with a bright smile on her face.叮叮当当——可可屋门被推开。巧可笑容满面地迎接光顾的客人。
ChocoWelcome, welcome~ Eh? Penumbra...欢迎光临~诶？黯月……
Common sense informed her that the person in front of her should never reasonably appear at the Chocolaterie. She rubs her eyes, just to make sure.按照常理来说，眼前的人是绝对不可能出现在巧可可可屋的。巧可揉了揉眼睛确认自己没看错。
PenumbraI'm... I'm here to buy ROBOPUP chocolates.我要……我要买ROBOPUP巧克力。
ChocoAhhh! Have you been Entropized, Penumbra, what are you saying?! Hold on, I'm going to tell Zion ASAP! We'll help you!啊！！！！黯月是不是被熵化了，怎么会说出这种话？！你稍等，我马上联系希安！我们一定会救你的！
ChocoEep... I hope we're not too late...呜呜呜……希望还来得及……呜呜呜……
PenumbraTch... I haven't been Entropized.啧……我没有被熵化。
PenumbraI just... seeing as Uranus has no sense of taste, I want to... tell him what I taste and feel when I eat a chocolate.我只是……只是因为乌拉诺斯没有味觉传感器，我想……把自己吃巧克力时感受的味道和口感告诉他。
ChocoAh... Is that so? Hehe, you really do care, Penumbra.啊……是这样吗？嘿嘿，黯月真的很温柔呢。
ChocoIn that case, these chocolates...既然如此的话，这些巧克力……
Choco lifts an entire tray of chocolates from a showcase, turning to Penumbra with a dazzling smile.巧可从陈列柜里将满满一盘巧克力端出来，笑容灿烂地注视着黯月。
ChocoAre all yours~就全送给你好啦~
PenumbraI don't need this many...不需要这么多……
ChocoYes, you do!要的要的！
As she speaks, she begins to place the chocolates into a neat package. With nothing better to do, Penumbra leans on a wall and watches.巧可说完便自顾自地开始打包巧克力。黯月则百无聊赖靠着墙站在一边。
Ring, ring...叮叮当当……
The wind chimes peal with their familiar sound again, and Choco reflexively speaks her pleasantries.熟悉的风铃声响起，巧可条件反射地脱口而出问候语。
ChocoWelcome wel-欢迎光……
A small robot opens the door by a sliver, looking inside timidly. It closes the door in shame at the sight of Choco, repeating the process several times.门口一只小机器人将可可屋的门推开一条缝，悄悄向里面张望。看到巧可之后又羞愧地关上门，如此反复多次。
ChocoWeird... is it a customer? Or does it have something it needs help with?奇怪……是可可屋的客人吗？还是因为有事想来求助？
ChocoYour chocolates are ready, Penumbra~黯月你的巧克力好了哦~
Choco hands a cute parcel over to Penumbra, the latter mulling over the mannerisms of the robot just then.巧可将一个可爱的包装袋交给黯月。黯月仔细回想着刚刚小机器人的行为动作。
Penumbra(It opened the door in an apprehensive manner, and looked like it had something to say. Did it have a message to deliver? Hmm... its arms were covered in scratch marks.)（它颤颤巍巍推开门，似乎有话要说，是想传递什么信息吗？嗯……双手手臂上充满了划痕。）
Penumbra(Scratch marks... left by work or combat? There was also some silvery paint scraped...?!)（划痕……是工作还是战斗留下的？似乎还有一些银色的涂装漆剐蹭在……？！）
Coming to this point in his train of thought, his eyes suddenly sharpen.回想至此，黯月的眼神突然锐利起来。
PenumbraThat guy...那个家伙……
ChocoWas there anything strange?有什么奇怪的吗？
PenumbraThere were chippings of silver thermal coating on that robot's arms.机械手上有银色散热涂层的剐蹭痕迹。
ChocoAh, the damaged memristor!啊，那个坏掉的忆阻器！
PenumbraYes, it might know where the missing batch of MR1207 is.没错，他可能知道那些失踪的MR1207在哪里。
Penumbra activates his optical camouflage, concealing his form, dashing out of the Chocolaterie with chocolates in tow.黯月启动光学迷彩隐藏了自己的身形，收下巧克力便飞快冲出可可屋。
The little robot is not far from the Chocolaterie, muttering something joylessly.之前在可可屋门前犹豫不决的小机器人正在不远处消沉地叨念着什么。
小机器人[＞﹏＜ Whimper... I didn't finish my work, didn't finish my work...]【＞﹏＜呜呜呜……没有完成任务，没有完成任务……呜呜呜……】
小机器人[＞﹏＜ I'm a lazy slob, a lazy slob, who doesn't deserve chocolates...]【＞﹏＜我是懒惰虫我是懒惰虫，不能吃巧克力呜呜呜……】
Without a clear reason, it draws a clear contrast from the other robots Penumbra knew, depressed and downcast as if there was no future in sight, almost like...不理解他为什么如此踌躇消沉，和那些欢乐的小机器人形成鲜明对比，好像再也看不到未来，好像……
PenumbraJust like me.跟我一样。
A throbbing pain emerges from Penumbra's core. He takes a deep breath and approaches with the intent of asking why, but his heart gives him cause for hesitation.黯月感觉自己的核心处一阵抽痛，他长呼一口气正想要上前询问原因，内心却开始犹豫。
Penumbra(Even if I know what's happened... how do I communicate that with it?)（即便知道发生了什么……我怎么和它说……）
Penumbra(You've... already done well... worry not... agh, no, that's what Uranus would say. What would I say?)（阁下……已经做得很好了……阁下不必焦虑……呃，不……这都是乌拉诺斯会说的，而我会说什么呢。）
As he ponders internally, he looks up to find the little robot gone. He perks up immediately, surveying the surroundings. After confirming a trail, he immediately moves to follow, tailing the robot.黯月心里嘀咕着，抬头发现小机器人已经消失不见。他立刻打起精神，环视四周进行搜索。确定目标后果断追了上去，一直尾随在小机器人身后。
The time is twilight, and the sun's gentle glimmers beam down on Helios' newly reinvigorated earth.彼时正值傍晚。柔和的阳光洒在赫里奥斯刚刚恢复生气的大地上。
The little robot stops before an abandoned shelter. Gazing at the emptiness it holds in its hands, its robotic voice makes known its melancholy.小机器人在一处废弃庇护所前停下了脚步。望着自己机械手中空荡荡的一片，发出沮丧的机械音。
小机器人[(;`) No more parts to carry, none at all...]【(;`)已经没有零件可以搬运了，已经没有了……】
小机器人[(;`) To protect precious parts from Entropization... they've all been transferred here... no more parts.]【(;`)为了避免珍贵的零件被熵化……已经全部转移到这里了……没有新的零件了。】
小机器人[(;`) No new assignments, no work... no chocolates, no chocolates at all... whimper...]【┭┮﹏┭┮没有新任务，不能工作……没有巧克力，没有巧克力……呜呜呜……】
Penumbra raises his head. The shelter is stuffed chock-full with parts, overflowing from the windows. Some bits and pieces fall by his feet, and upon closer inspection...黯月抬头，庇护所里堆积如山的部件已经漫溢到户外。有一些还散落在自己的脚边，定睛一看……
Penumbra(?! This is... an MR1207! Yes, exactly like the terminal's image.)（？！这是……MR1207！没错，和终端影像中的一模一样。）
Penumbra(Has this little guy been carrying the units from the warehouse here all this time?（这个小家伙一直在把维修站仓库里的元件往这里搬运吗？）
He immediately disengages his optical camouflage. Penumbra's sudden appearance gives the robot a scare, almost to the point of scaring its wits away.他随即解除光学迷彩，黯月突然现身让小机器人一阵惊慌，险些宕机。
小机器人[w(ﾟДﾟ)w Eek!! An... an enemy?!]【w(ﾟДﾟ)w哇！！！！！！是……是敌人？！！！】
小机器人[∑(っ °Д °;)っ Warning! Warning! Zone H... something black! Black! A black enemy has appeared...]【∑(っ °Д °;)っ警报！警报！！H区……有黑色的！有黑色的！黑色的敌人出现……】
PenumbraI, I'm not an enemy... I'm Penumbra, sent to assist Helios' reconstruction by the Oasis. I'm your f-friend.我、我不是敌人……我是绿洲派来援助赫里奥斯扇区重建的黯月，是你们的伙、伙伴。
He hoped his inept descriptions would serve to calm down the thoroughly terrified robot. Thankfully his words did the trick, and the little automaton soon calms down.笨拙的表达希望能够安抚面前被吓得六神无主的小机器人，所幸黯月的话语很奏效，小机器人听后平静了许多。
小机器人[(°ー°〃) Oasis... friend...]【(°ー°〃)绿洲……伙伴……】
PenumbraYes. Have you been carrying parts all this time? Specifically these MR1207 memristors.嗯。是你在一直搬运零件吗？我是说这些MR1207忆阻器。
小机器人[(ノへ￣、) Y-yes. After Arche Pyr's ignition, our duty was done, and we didn't know what more there was to do...]【(ノへ￣、)是、是的。“世界之火”点燃后我们的使命已经完成，不知道还有什么任务可以做……】
小机器人[o(TヘTo) One day, many many purple monsters attacked the Sector, and the Administrator ordered us to transfer precious components to a safe area.]【o(TヘTo)有一天，大群的紫色怪物袭击了扇区，管理员命令我们将珍贵的部件转移到安全区域。】
小机器人[(￣ ‘i ￣;) This is a nice place, and doesn't attract attention. Unlikely to ever be found by anyone.]【(￣ ‘i ￣;)这里很好，是个不起眼的地方，很难有人发现。】
小机器人[┭┮﹏┭┮ I carry and carry, but one day there will be no more to carry... I have no assignment again. No duty, no assignment, and no rewards.]【┭┮﹏┭┮搬啊搬啊，可是部件总有一天会搬完的……我又没有了任务。没有职责没有任务，不能有奖励。】
小机器人[┭┮﹏┭┮ I want chocolates, but there's no chocolates...]【┭┮﹏┭┮可是我想吃巧克力，没有巧克力……呜呜呜呜】
Penumbra(Without duty, without meaning. And without reward, there can be no future...)（失去了职责，失去了任务，失去了意义。所以没有奖励，没有未来……）
研究员1Is OpsTec to be retrieved?OpsTec要被回收了吗？
研究员2Yes, seeing as Hassan's fallen from power. If OpsTec remains at large as an experimental model for optical camouflage, the possibility of the technology leaking is very real.是的，听说哈桑倒台了。OpsTec作为光学迷彩的测试机如果继续流落在外，很有可能会导致技术泄密。
研究员3What meaning does retrieval have? The testing for the camouflage is at an end, and a test Doll like him has no usages in other fields.回收回来又有什么意义呢？光学迷彩的测试已经结束了，像他这样的测试人形日常也没有办法应用于其他科研领域。
研究员2How pitiful. No possible usage as a C-Doll either after data deletion.真是可怜，甚至都没有办法删除数据记录后当作民用人形使用。
研究员1With how clumsy that guy is, I can't imagine he even has the requisite knowledge for daily life. You think he stands a chance of integrating into human society? Odds are that he'd become some sort of terrorist threat to society...那家伙笨手笨脚的，连基本的生活常识都不具备吧，你还指望他能顺利融入人类世界？搞不好就会成为危害世界的恐怖分子……
ProfessorCan you hear me? I'm Project Neural Cloud's Professor , here to fetch you.能听到我的声音吗？我是云图计划的教授，专程来寻回你的。
ProfessorBecause of some strange signal interference, we couldn't track your steps. Now that we found you today, we'll do everything we can to get you back.之前因为特殊信号的干扰，一直无法检索到你的踪迹，今天既然找到了你，我一定会想办法带你回去。
ProfessorBack... to the Oasis.带你……回绿洲。
Penumbra(Who is... Professor ? Why... such an anxious expression...)（教授……是谁？为什么……满脸着急的样子……）
Penumbra(To think that someone still cares for me... I had given up on myself, haha... how preposterous...)（这世界上还会有人在意我吗……我都已经放弃自己了啊，呵呵……真是愚蠢啊……）
Penumbra(Professor , if I get the chance... I'd like to see this Oasis you speak of with you.)（教授，如果有机会的话……我也想和你一起看看你说的绿洲。）
PenumbraPro...fessor...教……授……
ProfessorDon't focus on me constantly. Go look at the sunset, listen to some music you like. Doesn't that sound better?不把目光聚焦于我，而是去看看外面美丽的夕阳，听听自己喜欢的音乐不是更好吗？
ProfessorLet your stifled emotions out with the music, feel the free spirit of nature.跟随轻快的音乐调整自己压抑的心情，在大自然中感受自由的灵魂。
ProfessorInstead of guarding me, I would rather have you find your own happiness and reason to exist.比起保护我，其实我更希望让你体验到属于自己的愉悦，找到自己的存在意义。
PenumbraThat's what I once thought too. I feared the thought of having no more duty to perform.曾经……我也是这么认为的，因为失去自己的职责而感到害怕。
Penumbra(The optical camouflage trials were at an end, and being so detached to society I am nothing more than a waste of space. They all thought I would become a threat to society.（光学迷彩的测试结束，长期与社会脱节的我只是废人一个。所有人都认为我会成为为祸世界的恐怖分子。）
小机器人[(°ー°〃) You thought you would have no more rewards as well?]【(°ー°〃)你也不能有奖励吗？】
PenumbraThat's what I thought then.当时的我是这么想的。
PenumbraBut someone saved me. Someone was willing to risk their life for the sake of a piece of waste like me. They even wished that I would find my own happiness and reason to exist.可是有人拯救了我，有人愿意冒着生命危险来寻找我这么一个废物，还期待我能够体验属于自己的愉悦，找到自己存在的意义。
PenumbraThey wanted me to understand that even without duty, existence has meaning, and rewards.想让我明白，即便失去了职责，也是有存在的意义的，也是能够获得奖励的。
PenumbraYou want chocolates, right?你想吃巧克力，对吗？
小机器人[(ノへ￣、) Even if I... haven't completed any assignments?]【(ノへ￣、)……没有完成任务……也可以吗？】
PenumbraOf course.当然可以。
Penumbra passes a piece of chocolate to the robot. The automaton's clouded countenance soon clears. It happily accepts the chocolate, running in circles around Penumbra.黯月将一颗巧克力递给小机器人，小智能脸上忧愁的神色渐渐清空，开心地接过巧克力，然后围着黯月转圈。
小机器人[\^o^/ Chocolate, chocolate! Chocolate, chocolate! Chocolate, chocolate...]【\^o^/巧克力巧克力！巧克力巧克力！巧克力巧克力……】
Penumbra picks up the MR1207 unit lying by his feet. The warm sunlight burnishes his jet black robes, displaying that which is most beautiful about his findings before him.黯月捡起堆放在地上的MR1207忆阻器，温暖的阳光倾泻在他黑色的长袍上，也将自己寻觅成果最美的一面展现在他的眼前。
The silvery coating is akin to the dazzling wings of some wintry sprite. Staring at it, Penumbra's originally cold and severe expression slowly softens.银白色的涂层在夕阳下如同雪精灵耀眼的翅膀。注视着它，黯月原本冰冷严肃的表情逐渐柔和。
A gentle smile makes its way onto his face, exceptionally endearing, as if it were the expression originally meant for this face of his.温柔的笑意挂在少年脸上，十分亲切，或许这本该是他最自然的表情。
PenumbraThe Professor had it right. From the very start, no part of this journey was an order.教授说得对，从一开始，这趟旅程就不是命令。
PenumbraWhat drove me to move was my heart all along... With this, Uranus should be able to keep functioning. His future...驱动我行动的，一直是我的内心……找到这个东西，乌拉诺斯就能继续运作了吧。他的未来……
PenumbraWill be just like how he is now. A rebellious ray of sunshine, lover of ale, music, and ROBOPUP chocolates.还会像现在一样，乐观、叛逆喜欢喝淡色艾尔，喜欢音乐，喜欢ROBOPUP巧克力。
Penumbra turns to see the sun gradually sinking into the horizon, the sky taking on remnant orange hues.黯月回头，太阳逐渐沉入地平线，天空渐渐染上了橙红色的余晖。
The past all comes to an end in this moment, and the future... is in one's own hands.过去的一切将在此刻迎来结束，而未来……则会在自己的手中。
Penumbra...Why not reward myself with a piece of chocolate?……为什么不奖励自己一块巧克力呢？
Penumbra peels apart the wrapper on a piece of chocolate, placing it in his mouth. Its rich and velvety flavor fills his mouth...黯月剥开一颗巧克力放入口中。浓厚香醇的味道溢满口腔……
PenumbraDamn, it's sweet...啧，好甜……
Venture - 3 试心-3
Read this chapter with voices →Helios, Sector exit.赫里奥斯扇区，扇区出口。
ZionReplacement complete... Uranus' memristor... back at Oasis, De Lacey checks up.已更换完毕……乌拉诺斯的忆阻器……回到绿洲……德菈赛检查。
ZionOasis' level of technology... more advanced than Helios... after De Lacey's adjustments... will be more flexible...绿洲的工艺水平……比赫里奥斯更……先进……德菈赛调整后……日常更灵活……
ChocoHere are some gifts for everyone at the Oasis, don't you two...这是给绿洲的大家带的伴手礼，黯月和乌拉诺斯不要偷……
ChocoHmph... looks like my concerns of snacking are unnecessary.嗯……好像偷吃的担心是多余的。
ZionPlease... be careful.请保重……路上小心。
UranusYou two have much work remaining and need not accompany us far.巧可阁下和希安阁下还有许多工作，不用远送。
PenumbraLet's go. The Professor's waiting for us, we have no time to waste.走了，教授还在等我们，没时间磨蹭。
ChocoHehe, straightforward as always. Come by and have chocolates whenever you want!嘿嘿，黯月还真是一如既往呢。欢迎再来吃巧克力哦！
Penumbra secures Choco's parcel in his cloak, beginning the return journey. He waves to Zion and Choco by means of farewell, leaving a dashing silhouette.黯月把巧可的点心收进斗篷里，踏上了启程的道路。他冲希安巧可摆了摆手作为道别，留下一个潇洒的背影。
Uranus still looks back at the two in the distance longingly until their silhouettes become blurry and fade from view.乌拉诺斯依旧不舍地回头远望，直到远处的巧可和希安的身影变得模糊，逐渐消失。
UranusZzp—what a remarkable journey.滋滋——真是一场奇妙的旅程啊。
PenumbraIf not for that little agent carrying things willy-nilly, we'd be back at the Oasis a few days earlier.如果不是那个小智能体乱搬东西，还能比现在早几天回绿洲。
PenumbraBut we've found the MR1207 unit we needed, and you won't have to end up a piece of scrap at the recycling station.好在找到了MR1207忆阻器，你也不用成为废品回收站的铁疙瘩了。
UranusMy utmost gratitude, Mr. Penumbra. You have granted me a future that shall endure.向您表示最诚挚的感谢，黯月阁下。是您让我有了能够延续的未来。
PenumbraRight, about...对了，那个……
PenumbraThat thing, it's really sweet when you put it in your mouth, but the really rich kind of bitterness comes out about halfway through.……那个入口的时候很甜，但是吃到一半的时候巧克力浓厚的苦涩会慢慢渗出。
PenumbraThere's a very mild sweetness of the milk on top of the bitterness. The crushed hazelnuts and peanuts change up the texture, and are crunchy. The leftover hazelnut skin sticks around for a bit in your mouth.里面添加了牛奶中和甜味和苦味。榛子碎和花生碎丰富了口感，吃起来是酥脆的。但是残留的榛子皮会感觉涩口。
PenumbraThe cocoa's bitterness helps balance the flavor, and you always feel like having another. I suppose that's one of the reasons it sells as well as it does.可可的微苦可以解腻，吃完之后总会觉得意犹未尽。这也是它畅销的原因之一吧。
UranusMr. Penumbra, you speak of...黯月阁下说的是……
PenumbraUh... you said you wanted to see just what the BOBOPUP chocolates taste like.呃……你之前说过想尝一尝BOBOPUP巧克力的味道。
UranusROBOPUP chocolates. Zzp—是ROBOPUP巧克力。阁下，滋滋——
UranusYou are a meticulous and precise individual with a compassionate heart, though it would help if you were a little more honest.阁下是谨慎细致的人，又有一颗温柔的心，当然如果能再坦率一些就更好了。
UranusYou have my thanks for going out of your way to remember their taste, and describe it to me in such detail.谢谢黯月阁下特意记住ROBOPUP巧克力的味道，还这样细致地为我描绘。
UranusWith your description, it is as if I have tasted it in all its exquisiteness.乌拉诺斯听了阁下的描述，好像亲自体验过了它的美味一样。
PenumbraIt's nothing... just that these types of things that eat away at the mind... are special, so I remembered them.也没什么……只是这种蚕食心智的东西……比较特殊，就记下了。
UranusDo you enjoy these special sensations?阁下喜欢这种特殊的感觉吗？
PenumbraI don't hate them, I... I don't really like them either.并不讨厌吧，也……也没有很喜欢。
UranusWould you be willing to try one more recommendation of mine, then?那我再推荐您一样东西，您愿意尝试一下吗？
PenumbraHm?嗯？
UranusIf you don't mind, perhaps you would have a cup of this ale that has entranced me so.让我十分沉醉的淡色艾尔，如果不介意，请阁下和我一起喝一杯吧。
UranusIts flavor has been described as a heavenly nocturne, and I pray that I have the good fortune of having you illustrate it to me.听说它的滋味接近天国的小夜曲，或许我有幸能听您向我描述它的味道。
Uranus generously hands a can of the artisan brew in his hand to Penumbra. The thoroughly unguarded Doll cracks open the aluminum can, taking a healthy swig.乌拉诺斯大方地将手中的一罐精酿啤酒递给黯月。毫无戒心的单纯少年就这样打开了易拉罐并畅快地饮了一大口。
First came the rich aroma of raspberry and cream... then...入口的第一口充满了覆盆子和奶油的香气……然而接下来……
His face takes on the colors of black, red, and purple, his cheeks swollen like a hamster stowing away its food.黯月的脸由黑变红，由红变紫，腮帮子鼓鼓犹如一只在颊囊里藏满食物的仓鼠。
PenumbraPfft—噗——
He expels all the beer in his mouth, choking and coughing on the remnant liquid.口中的所有啤酒被喷吐了出来，残留的液体呛得他咳嗽连连。
PenumbraCough, cough... gack...咳咳……咳咳……呕……
PenumbraLiar... it's bitter... cough... not good... at all...骗人……是苦的……咳咳……根本就……就不好喝……
Taking in the sight of Penumbra's resentful and undignified state, Uranus laughs heartily in his robotic voice.乌拉诺斯看着少年狼狈而怨恨的神情，爽朗地笑出了电子音。
UranusZzp—zzz—滋滋——滋滋——
UranusThis is the beer of the real world. Some who are chained to society use it to drown their sorrows. Perhaps its flavor is exactly that, the sorrows of adult life.这是现实世界中的啤酒，一些上班族会用它们来解忧。或许它的味道就是成年人生活的苦涩吧……
Penumbra's reservations about the ale continue, marking an end to this eventful journey.这趟旅程最终在黯月对淡色艾尔的怨念中画上了句号。
New Wish 新愿
Read this chapter with voices →The Oasis, Headquarters.绿洲，指挥部。
PersicariaProfessor, about the reconstruction efforts at Helios...教授，关于赫里奥斯扇区的重建工作……
Persicaria opens the HQ doors, but a strange feeling prompts her to look towards one of the corners.帕斯卡推开指挥部的门，然而奇怪的违和感还是让她下意识地看向了角落。
PersicariaAh! P-Penumbra... when did you get back?呃！黯、黯月……你什么时候回来的？
In the corner mostly spared from the reach of sunlight, Penumbra stares at me without a word, mechanically answering Persicaria.日光昏暗的角落里，黯月一眨不眨地盯着我，机械地回答帕斯卡的提问。
PenumbraLast night.昨天晚上。
ProfessorHaha, Penumbra did well on the assignment in Helios this time. Uranus' memristor replacement has gone smoothly as well, and I imagine he's taking a well deserved break in the repair bay.呵呵，这次赫里奥斯的支援任务黯月完成的不错。乌拉诺斯的忆阻器更换也很顺利，现在恐怕正在浴缸式修复舱享受工作后的闲暇呢。
ProfessorWill you not go rest, Penumbra?黯月不去休息一下吗？
PenumbraI'm content by the Professor's side. It's more relaxing to me than resting.在教授身边让我很安心，这比休息来得更惬意。
ProfessorThen... did you find the future you were looking for in Helios?那……你在赫里奥斯找到自己想要的未来了吗？
PenumbraI did, yes.嗯，找到了。
ProfessorDo tell.说来听听。
PenumbraAs a test Doll discarded by humanity, I had nothing to my name after my employer's death.身为被人类抛弃的测试人形，在雇主死后我一无所有。
PenumbraWith no one to give me orders, I often thought that I wasn't needed. Like that, there was no meaning to my existence.没有人对我下命令，时常认为自己不被人需要。这样的我没有存在的意义。
PenumbraBut everything that exists in this world has meaning in and of itself. This is why we have music, the evening sun, the world as we know it.可是世界上每一样东西的存在，本身就是他的意义。由此才有音乐，才有了夕阳，才有了现在世界的样子。
PenumbraThanks to the Professor, I won't bind myself to any duty, but instead live as my heart dictates.谢谢教授，我将不再拘泥于固有的职责，而要为了自己的意志生活。
PersicariaSeeing as the Professor's gotten through to you, why don't you go and do something you want to?难得你明白了教授的良苦用心，既然如此为什么不去做一些自己想做的事呢？
PenumbraBecause protecting the Professor is what my heart dictates.因为保护教授就是我自己的意志。
Penumbra's expression shows no sign of frivolousness.黯月说这话的时候脸上神情严肃，没有半分开玩笑的意思。
Persicaria feels an oncoming headache, unable to stop herself from sighing as she puts a hand on her forehead.帕斯卡感觉自己的头有点痛，不禁扶额叹气。
PersicariaSigh...唉……
ProfessorHaha, Persicaria, don't worry, I'm sure one of these days...呵呵，算了算了帕斯卡，我想总有一天……
Thump thump.咚咚。
The brisk and rhythmic sound of knocking interrupts the conversation inside.一阵短促有节奏的敲门声打断了指挥室内的对话。
ProfessorCome in.请进。
SimoProfessor, Persicaria... and OpsTec, good morning.教授，帕斯卡……还有OpsTec，早上好。
The moment Simo enters the room, the look in Penumbra's eyes hones in.在席摩进入指挥室的那一瞬间，黯月的目光瞬间锐利起来。
SimoOlivia has requested that I head to Cyclopes to assist in combat technique training with the combat Dolls there. The exact details should be in the message she sent to you.莉维雅希望我近期前往基洛普斯帮助进行战斗人形实战技巧培训。具体情况她在给您的邮件中应该有详细描述。
ProfessorAh, about that. I wanted to speak to you about this earlier.这件事啊，我之前正想找你商量。
SimoOur field operations were complete a few days ago, and there are no emergency affairs to attend to in the Oasis as of now. If you have no other arrangements, Professor, I can head there in the near future.前几日刚刚完成外勤任务，目前绿洲内也没有紧急事态。教授如果没有其他安排的话，我可以近期前往。
ProfessorBy yourself? The Cloud is indeed free of strife as of now, but scattered Entropics still lurk outside the Sector. The calm before the storm, as they say.一个人吗？虽说现在云端风平浪静，但还有零星的熵在扇区外徘徊，这都可能是暴风雨的前兆。
ProfessorTo be on the safe side, someone should accompany you on this assignment.出于谨慎考虑，还是找其他人和你一起执行任务吧。
SimoEh? Ahh... but if it is your decision, you must have your reasons, Professor. I shall follow your arrangements.诶？呃……不过既然是教授的想法，您想必有自己的考虑，一切听从教授安排。
ProfessorAlright. Take a break in the Rest Area for now. I will dispatch someone to go with you in a moment.嗯，你先去休息室休息，稍后我会让行动伙伴和你一起出发。
Simo nods, taking a glance at the on edge Penumbra in the corner, flashing a friendly smile.席摩点点头，临走时看了一眼站在角落里一触即发的黯月，露出一个友好的微笑。
The HQ's doors close once again.指挥室的门再次被关上。
ProfessorMan, what a pain, who do I send with him...啊，头疼啊，派谁去呢……
I scratch my head, sighing and adding some theatrics to the situation.我挠挠头，故作为难地叹气。
The lad in the corner hesitates for a moment, but speaks up with a red face.角落里的少年犹豫了一会儿，还是红着脸提出了请求。
PenumbraProfessor, can you send me?教授，可以派我去吗？
ProfessorIf you're willing, that would be perfect. Simo's an old friend of yours, and I trust that you will take good care of each other.如果你愿意那么再好不过。席摩是你的旧友，相信你们两个一路上能彼此照应。
PenumbraPerhaps friend is not the correct word, but I would be grateful if you were to arrange for me to work with him further...还算不上是朋友，但如果您愿意多安排我和他一同工作，我会很感谢您……
PenumbraGaul is a legend amongst military Dolls. I desire power and admire those who are strong. To want to work alongside someone such as him then follows.Gaul是军用人形中的传奇，我崇拜强者，也渴望力量，自然想和他一起共事。
PenumbraOf course, if you are in any danger, I shall return at earliest possibility. May I, Professor?当然如果教授有危险，我会第一时间赶回来。可以吗，教授？
ProfessorThis is the first request you've ever made of me. How could I say no?这是你对我第一次说出自己的愿望，我怎么会拒绝呢？
ProfessorMake sure you tell me what's on your mind from now on. Your future belongs to you and no one else.今后也请多一些关于自己的想法，毕竟那是属于你自己的未来。
ProfessorIf you're ready, go and speak with Simo. We shouldn't keep him waiting.准备好的话就去休息室找席摩吧，别让他久等了。
Penumbra nods, and his steps out of the room are lively.黯月点头，随即快步离开。
The door closes once more, and I am left alone with Persicaria.门再一次被关上，指挥室里只剩下我和帕斯卡两人。
ProfessorAh, he didn't tell me again to never accept coffee from strangers like before. I almost miss it, honestly.唉，他没像从前一样叮嘱我“陌生人给的咖啡不要喝。”想想还有点小落寞。
PersicariaHehe, seems you've found yourself in the position of a parent again.呵呵，教授不知不觉带入家长的角色了呢。
PersicariaAre you not worried the two of them may clash though? In the real world, they've crossed blades before during their assassination missions.不过，您不担心他们两个发生冲突吗？之前他们两个在现实世界的时候因为暗杀任务而交锋过。
ProfessorSince they've already both moved on from their past, we need not worry about the strife of yesterday.既然他们都已经走出了过去，也不必担心过往的冲突会带到现在。
ProfessorIn the real world, whether their encounters are brief or intense, they were merely influenced by their positions.在现实世界，短兵相接也罢，针锋相对也罢，只是因为他们的立场影响了他们的态度。
ProfessorIf they get along right off the bat in the Oasis, then they should have a fantastic time getting to know each other.如果在绿洲相遇即是伙伴，那他们的初识应该很快乐。
PersicariaNo doubt...确实呢……
The Oasis, Rest Area.绿洲，休息室。
Croque and Simo passionately discuss a mecha anime that ended yesterday, the sunlight before them suddenly obscured by a shadow.克罗琦正在和席摩兴致勃勃地聊着昨天完结的机甲动画，眼前的日光被一个暗影完全遮挡。
Croque...Like I was saying, the ending was the dumbest thing I've ever seen. How did they end up deciding to kill the main character? It's infuriating!……所以说啊，那个动画的结尾简直意义不明，编剧怎么会把主人公写死啊！真是气人！
CroqueEh? P-Penumbra? Why're you not with the Professor?诶？黯……黯月？你怎么没跟着教授？
PenumbraThe Professor has assigned a field operation.教授安排了外勤任务。
Penumbra gives Simo his full attention, excitement and admiration threatening to burst forth.黯月注视着席摩，声音中压制着对强者的崇拜和兴奋。
PenumbraI am OpsTec or Penumbra, Gaul. The Professor has arranged for me to accompany you on this mission.我是OpsTec或者叫我黯月也可以，Gaul。教授安排我做你本次任务的搭档。
Simo raises his head to look into the other man's blood-red eyes, the zeal and desire for competition in his eyes all too obvious.席摩抬头看到少年暗红色的双眸，眼中跃跃欲试的较量欲望展露无意。
He smiles and extends a hand.他微笑着主动伸出手。
SimoHello, partner... I'm Simo.你好，搭档……我是席摩。
They share a past inundated in deathly white, filled with endless despair and gloom.他们的过去都是沉寂的灰白，充斥着无端的压抑与绝望。
How the future is to be written shall be decided by them and them alone, the only perpetual factors the Oasis, the Professor, their friends...未来如何书写将由他们自己决定，唯一不变的是他们的未来注定与绿洲，与教授，与伙伴相关……
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