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Quenching Operation

淬火行动

24 chapters · 810 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Hope 回望

Reception Counter, the Oasis.绿洲，人形报到处。

BoneeIn... in any case... we'll start with your neural cloud evaluation, s-s-s-so please proceed to the Medical Department...总、总之请……请先进行心智检定，往往往往医疗部这边走……

???You look very tense, ma'am. Do you not get Doll visitors very often?你看起来很紧张，女士。人形的到访很少见吗？

BoneeEr, I-I'm fine, I guess...? Uh, er... Never mind.呃，还好……？那个，呃……没什么。

Bonee(What should I do, he looks so scary, just looking at him is frightening... Help me, Imhotep...)（怎么办，好可怕，光是看着就觉得吓人了……救救我，伊姆赫特……）

???...Tell me about this place. I hear Evelyn's here too, isn't she?……跟我说说这里的事情吧。我听说伊芙琳也在这里，是吗？

BoneeAh, yes, yes she is! Evelyn's already here! No, I mean Evelyn's already joined the Oasis...啊，是的是的！伊芙琳已经到这里了！不是，我是说伊芙琳正在绿洲……

ProfessorAlright, I'll take it from here.到这里就可以了，接下来交给我吧。

BoneeAh, okay, Professor!啊，好的，教授！

Bonee hurriedly flees the scene.波妮逃也似地离开了。

PythonGreetings, Commander. Python reporting for duty. ...Or should I call you Professor?您好长官，派森报到。 ……或许我该叫您“教授”？

ProfessorCall me whatever you're comfortable with, Instructor Python. I'm the one in charge of the Oasis, .按你的习惯来就可以，派森教官。我是绿洲的负责人，。

PythonSo you're administering the neural cloud evaluation yourself. What a surprise.心智检定竟然是由您亲自负责，真让人意外。

PythonWell, let's try to enjoy ourselves in the process, then.那就让我们都尽量愉快地进行这个环节吧。

I was forced to take a shift.被迫值班罢了。

I hope it pleases you.希望能让你满意。

PythonI certainly look forward to it.我很期待。

Python sits on a mechanical chair, and the data ports on his neck gleam with blue light.派森躺在机械椅上，颈部的数据接口闪烁着蓝色的光。

ProfessorRelax, it's just a neural cloud examination and backup.放轻松，只是心智检定和备份而已。

Python...It's just that I haven't looked back on memory data in a while. I'm not really in the habit of doing that.……我只是很久没回看过那些记忆数据了。我不太习惯这个。

ProfessorThen this might be a good opportunity for you. You'll be able to re-experience all the things that have happened to you since you were rolled out until you were uploaded to the cloud server and came to the Oasis.那么这或许是一个好机会。从出厂到踏上云端、来到绿洲，你会再度亲历一部分过去发生的事情。

PythonI'll be reliving my life, then?重来一遍人生吗？

ProfessorIt probably won't take that long, it's more like a human having a dream⁠—or several dreams, as it were. In any case, don't worry too much.或许不用那么久，就像人类做一场梦——也可能是几场梦。总之，不用太担心。

PythonI'm not worried. You should relax a little too.我不担心，您也放松些。

ProfessorThanks.谢谢。

After reclining Python's mechanical chair, I press the key on the device.将派森的机械椅下放，我按下了仪器上的按键。

系统Preparation complete. Commencing evaluation process.准备完毕，检定流程启动。

PythonSee you later, Commander.一会儿见，长官。

ProfessorSee you later, Instructor Python.一会儿见，派森教官。

Boot Camp - 1 新训-1

Training human soldiers is like molding a life into a machine.训练人类士兵，即将生命打造得形同机械。

Training Doll soldiers is like ordering machines to learn and imitate the living.训练人形士兵，即命令机械学习模仿生灵。

But everyone knows that even if humans and Dolls look similar, they are very different inside. There is an untraversable gulf between them in terms of knowledge and capabilities.但所有人都清楚，人类和人形，在相似的表皮下藏着截然不同的内里。 认知和能力，两道近乎无际的鸿沟。

通讯频段116 gold medals, two silvers, and one bronze. This is the first time a team has achieved such brilliant results. You've done well, Python.十六个第一，两个第二，一个第三。这是代表团第一次拿到这么高的成绩，你做得很好，派森。

通讯频段1I am pleased, Python, very pleased.我很满意，派森，非常满意。

PythonJust doing my job, sir.职责所在，长官。

通讯频段1No need to be so stiff. We're not in a formal setting now.不用那么严肃，现在可不算正式场合。

通讯频段1Still, let's get to the point. Python, as an instructor who's trained two top-grade teams so far, do you think humans and Dolls will truly be able to coordinate with each other?但接下来让我们来谈点正事。派森，作为一手操练出两支顶尖团队的教官，从你的角度来看，人类和人形，有没有可能做到真正的配合？

PythonI do not understand the question, sir. Were there any shortcomings in the delegation's performance?我没理解您的意思，长官，代表团在比赛中的表现有漏洞吗？

通讯频段1No, the results of this competition were very outstanding and I am very pleased with them.没有，这次的军事比赛很出色，我很满意。

通讯频段1But you should know that even though humans and Dolls both took part in it, they did so in separate groups. Humans were not truly working side by side with Dolls.但你也清楚，比赛虽然有人类也有人形，但项目其实是分团体的。人类和人形没有真正意义上并肩。

PythonSir, do you intend to train a mixed unit of humans and Dolls?长官，您是希望训练出一支人类人形混编的军队吗？

通讯频段1Indeed. The recent Military Games allowed me... No, I should say, it allowed everyone to witness the possibility of such a thing.没错，这次的军事比赛让我，不，应该说是让所有人都看到了可能性。

PythonBut humans and Dolls have never been truly combined into the same unit before. This is not simply due to difficulties in tactical grouping, sir.但人类和人形还从来没有真正意义上混合编入一支队伍，这不仅仅是战术组合困难的原因，长官。

通讯频段1Of course I know that. Many punks out there still can't get used to Dolls.我当然知道，很多小家伙都看不惯人形。

通讯频段1But this will not stop us from trying new things. Of course, the most important reason for that is because of those stubborn old coots from the South who are jealous of our results and had the Joint Military Games Committee issue us a challenge.但这并不妨碍我们尝试新的东西。当然，最重要的还是因为南恒那边的几个老顽固眼红我们的成绩，联合军事竞赛委员会给我们下了封战书。

通讯频段1Those ****ers believe that Military Dolls were a mistake in military history and that humans and Dolls working together are a huge step backward in the field of warfare.那群***的认为军用人形是战争史上的错误，而人类和人形的配合更被他们视为是军事领域的大倒车。

PythonI believe we can meet their challenge with a delegation of our own.我认为我们可以先用代表团的模式迎战。

通讯频段1I think so too, but those bastards sure as hell aren't making it easy. They claim that if humans and Dolls can only fight in segregated groups, then it's no different from issuing human soldiers weapons, except that these weapons can think.我也是这么想的，但那群混账给我们挖了个大坑。他们声称如果人类和人形只是以双团并联的形式合作作战，那和人类军队配备其他的武器并没有区别，只是这群武器长了脑子。

通讯频段1The Southern Regular Army Region has stated that if it's just a matter of issuing weapons, then they can beat us with dumb ones, as long as the cost is of equal value to that of a Doll force...南恒军区表示如果只是配备武器，他们用不长脑子的也能打赢我们，只要造价和人形团队相当……

通讯频段1What kind of ****ing nonsense is that!? Even worse, the Committee actually heard them out and asked us to further demonstrate the possibilities of mobilizing Dolls in warfare.什么**说法！最糟糕的是军竞委员会认可了他们，要求我们进一步演示人形在军事上的可能性。

通讯频段1Do you understand what I mean, Python? This is a battle that only we can fight.你明白我的意思吗？派森，这一仗我们只能打。

PythonUnderstood, sir!明白！长官。

PythonHowever, I lack the relevant data. I can train humans or Dolls alone, but if your aim is to produce a mixed unit, then I will need more concrete objectives.但我缺少相关数据。单一训练人形或者单一训练人类我都可以做到，如果以混编为目标，长官，我需要一个明确的指标。

通讯频段1That is what you'll have to think about, Python. I have no concrete objectives for you. All I ask is that you win, and that you do so through the cooperation of humans and Dolls!那是你要考虑的东西，派森。我没有明确的指标，只有赢，人类和人形配合着赢！

通讯频段1I'm assigning you a freshly-graduated human platoon and a newly dispatched Doll platoon. Within three months' time, bring those mad dogs to heel. That is all I ask. Do you understand me!?一支刚出营的人类小队，加一支刚出厂的人形小队。三个月的时间，把那群狂吠的败犬干趴下。我只有这个要求。明白我的意思吗？！

PythonUnderstood, sir!明白！长官。

通讯频段1Very good. You have the information and your mission. Use your discretion to complete it, and bloody their noses for me!很好，资料和任务都给你了，放手去做吧，把他们给我打得头破血流！

Boot Camp - 2 新训-2

At dawn the next day, at the central training yard in the small town of Krasno.翌日清晨，克拉斯诺小镇，中央训练操场。

Python flips through the files in his hands as he recalls his training of the Game's delegation.派森一边翻看着手中的资料，一边回忆自己培训代表团的过往。

PythonThe human forces need to be taught a lesson. They won't accept Dolls so easily. All the Dolls need are orders. They're used to letting their internal systems make decisions based on the results they want to achieve...人类部队需要点教训，他们没那么容易接受人形。人形部队只用下达指令，它们做事习惯以系统判断结果为准……

PythonThe humans need to improve their fundamental skill levels through training, while the Dolls don't. All they need is to become familiar with their tasks. The important thing is to train their internal systems in decision-making benchmarks in response to complex situations...人类部队需要通过训练提高各项基本技能，人形部队不需要，它们只要熟悉就可以了，重点是训练系统应对复杂情况的判断标准……

PythonPutting them together sure is hard.要把两边放在一起，还真是个难题啊。

Python puts the files away, then turns and pulls out his whistle.派森将资料收起，转而拿出哨子。

He blows a short and shrill blast. Human and Doll troopers rush out of their barracks and hurry over to the central training yard.刺耳短促的哨音骤响，人类和人形士兵自营房中窜出，赶到了中央训练操场。

Python looks at the two distinct columns of humans and Dolls, and his expression shifts. The calm disappears, replaced with sternness.望着人类和人形泾渭分明的两个列队，派森换了副面孔，眉眼间少了几分平和，多了几分狠厉。

PythonIt's been one minute, and 90% of you have assembled.一分钟，集合率百分之九十。

PythonWhere are the absentees?那些没来的家伙在哪里？

???The order to fall in came too quickly, they had things of their own to do.集合太突然了，他们都有自己的任务。

PythonWhat's your name?你叫什么名字？

???Erwin.埃尔文。

PythonLooks like you're in charge of the humans here.看来你就是人类这边的头儿了。

Python nods, then pulls out a baton and slams it into Erwin's solar plexus without any hesitation.派森点了点头，抽出一根橡胶棍，毫不犹豫地砸向了埃尔文的胸腹交接处。

Erwin grunts as he blocks Python's baton.埃尔文闷哼着挡下了派森的棍子。

PythonRule one, everything you say to me will begin with "Sir." Is that clear?第一条规矩，和我说话，要喊报告教官。明白吗？

埃尔文(Winces) C-clear as a bell.嘶……明、明白。

Python shakes his head and sends the baton smashing into Erwin's ribs with a backhand.派森摇了摇头，反手一棍抽向埃尔文的肋骨处。

埃尔文Argh!啊！！！

Erwin couldn't block the strike and staggers back, clutching the point of impact.埃尔文没能挡下，低鸣着捂住痛处连退几步。

PythonI said, is that clear?我问你，明白了吗？

埃尔文Sir, I understand, sir!报……报告教官，明白。

PythonGood. Now go back and give me a list of the names of everyone who isn't here.很好，回去把所有没到的人员名单给我。

埃尔文Sir, yes, sir!报告教官，是！

Just then, Evelyn steps forward.埃尔文话音刚落，伊芙琳便站了出来。

EvelynSir!报告！

PythonI like smart people. Proceed.我喜欢聪明人，讲。

EvelynSir, some of the Dolls are absent, but I can explain why, sir.报告教官，人形也有未到人员，但我可以解释他们未到的原因。

Surprisingly enough, Python shakes his head.出乎意料的，派森又摇了摇头。

PythonNo need for that.不需要解释。

人类侦察兵Rules for thee but not for me, I see...原来是个双标狗。

Python raises an eyebrow and leisurely pulls out his baton again.派森挑了挑眉，慢里斯条地再次抽出橡胶棍。

PythonI don't care what you learned in your previous training, but in this place, my word is law.我不管在之前的训练中你们学到了什么，但在我这，我说什么是什么。

PythonI blew this whistle. They didn't come, that's on them.我吹了哨子，他们没来，他们有错。

PythonYou stepping up to cover for them is on you, but it's also a good thing. Because you made a good mistake, I'll only hit you once.你主动替他们站出来解释，错了，也很不错。因为错了也很不错，所以我只给你一棍。

Evelyn's pupils contract, but Python's baton comes crashing down before her high-precision electronic eyes can finish processing that fact.伊芙琳瞳孔骤缩，经过高精度处理的电子眼甚至没来得及运转一圈，派森的棍子就已砸下。

EvelynUgh—!唔——！

PythonHm? You've disabled your pain sensors?嗯？你把痛觉系统关了？

EvelynAhem... Sir, I have not, sir.咳……咳咳……报告教官，没有。

PythonYou'd better not have. When Dolls train under me, they'd better have their pain sensors on at all times, or I'll make sure they can never use them again.最好没有，在我的训练里，人形的痛觉系统必须保持开启，否则我会让这个人形再也用不上它。

PythonAs for you... Come forward.然后到你了，出来。

Python looks at the human scout who just muttered a gripe and his grip tightens on the baton in his hands.派森看向方才小声吐槽的人类侦察员，掂了掂手里的橡胶棍。

人类侦察兵Sir, sorry, sir!报告教官，对不起！

PythonSlap yourself ten times and bark like a dog.掌嘴十下，趴下狗叫。

人类侦察兵I...这……

Python doesn't give him time to make excuses. He immediately gets in the man's face and slaps him ten times in rapid succession.派森没有给他争辩的机会，欺身而上，连扇了他十下嘴巴。

The scout tries to put up a fight, but Python doesn't give him the opportunity to resist and pins him to the ground.侦查员还想反抗，然而派森没有给他机会，将他牢牢地按在地上。

PythonDid I smack the orders out of your skull?命令被从你的脑子里摔出去了吗？

人类侦察兵...Arf! Arf arf arf!……汪！汪汪汪！

Python eyes everyone around him coldly.派森冷冷地环顾周围。

PythonI know very well what you and the others are thinking. I'll tell you right now that my dynamic modules are not activated and my output efficiency is on par with an average soldier.我很清楚你，还有你们在想什么。我可以直接告诉你们，我没开动力模块，输出功率与普通士兵的平均力量相当。

PythonSo don't complain that I'm taking advantage of you. I am here to be an instructor, not your nanny. Don't bother trying to test me, I know all about that stuff.所以别抱怨我占了你们的便宜。我是来当教官，而不是贴心奶爸的。无聊的试探就不用做了，我很熟这一套。

PythonBe upfront. If anyone has any misgivings about the situation, then step forward. If not, then shut up and listen to me.直接点，有不服的，站出来。没有，就乖乖听话。

Python's actions seem to have shaken these soldiers, and for a moment, the yard is as silent as a tomb.派森的举动似乎是震住了这些士兵，一时间操场鸦雀无声。

PythonWell? What's your answer?回答呢？

The replies to him are sporadic, unmotivated, unsteady and long in coming.应答声零星响起，有气无力，迟疑且不坚定。

Annoyed, Python pulls out his baton and hurls it to the ground, throwing a cloud of dust into the air.派森不耐烦拔出橡胶棍，往地上重重一甩，石屑飞舞。

PythonI said, what's your answer!?我在问，回答呢？！

人类&人形SIR, YES, SIR!是！

PythonThat's more like it. There's no value in training trash, after all. Right, enough nonsense. We'll move on with the program.这才像点人样，垃圾是没有训练价值的。废话就说到这里，接下来让我们直接开始训练。

PythonI want everyone to form up in one column of alternating dolls and humans in serial numerical order! You have five minutes, now move!现在，按照编号顺序，人形和人类交替列队，限时五分钟，开始！

Boot Camp - 3 新训-3

One week later, the sharp, shrill blast of a whistle once again echoes through all of Krasno.一周后，尖锐短促的哨声再次响彻整个克拉斯诺小镇。

Countless soldiers rush out of their barracks in a panic. Some limp along while some scramble on the ground. Even some of the Dolls are stumbling over their feet.无数士兵手忙脚乱地从营房中奔出，有的一瘸一拐，有的连滚带爬。就连人形，也有一部分人步履踉跄。

Regardless, all of them are doing their best to reach the training yard, as though being late for even a single second will bring a disaster down upon their heads.但不管是谁，都在拼尽全身气力冲向训练场，仿佛慢上一秒就会有灾难降临。

PythonI gave you one minute, but even the worst among you only took 45 seconds to reach here. Looks like the punishment over the past few days left an impression.我给了你们一分钟，但你们中最孬的也只花了四十五秒，看来这几天的惩罚让你们印象深刻。

PythonPerhaps I should be grateful that your stupidity isn't crippling. We'll skip the disciplinary phase today and look back on our training over the past week.我该庆幸你们还没有蠢到不长脑袋。今天就略过惩罚环节，回顾一下这一周的训练吧。

PythonErwin, step forward!埃尔文，出列！

埃尔文Sir, yes, sir!是！教官！

Erwin takes a step forward almost as soon as Python calls his name.埃尔文几乎是在派森话音落下的同一时刻就站了出来。

PythonTurn around and face your teammates, then tell them about how they did.转过身去面对你的队员，自己告诉他们成绩如何。

埃尔文Sir! Over the course of this week's training, we have three excellents, two goods, one pass and five terribles.报告，我们在这一周的训练中获得了三个优、两个良、一个及格，还有五个极差。

PythonThree excellents, two goods, one pass and five terribles?三个优、两个良、一个及格，还有五个极差？

PythonWrong! You got three passes and eight terribles, you pack of morons.错！你们拿到的是三个及格和八个极差，一群白痴。

PythonWho the hell are you? You're the elite, the cream of the crop, hand-picked from the various divisions within the military.你们是什么？是精锐，在军部的各个分队中精挑细选出来的精锐。

埃尔文Sir, I was wrong, sir!报告教官我错了！

PythonIf you're wrong, then correct your mistake! Do I need to teach you something that even grade schoolers know?错了就改，这种小学生都懂的事情还要我来教你？

埃尔文Sir, we have three passes and eight terribles! As platoon leader, I have no excuse for this! Please punish me, sir!报告，我们在这一周的训练中获得了三个及格和八个极差，我作为队长责任不可推卸，还请教官责罚！

PythonStand aside, don't think asking for punishment is going to earn any leniency from me. You'll get everything you deserve.一边站着去，不要以为你主动申请惩罚我就会宽待你，该有的教训一个不会少。

PythonEvelyn!伊芙琳！

EvelynSir, yes, sir!是！教官！

PythonReport your results.汇报你们的成绩。

EvelynSir, over the course of this week's training, we have three full marks, two passes, and six terribles!报告，我们在这一周的训练中获得了三个满分，两个及格和六个极差！

PythonWRONG! You also have three passes and eight terribles! I thought you were slightly less dim than Erwin, but I see that's wishful thinking.错！你们拿到的也是三个及格和八个极差！我还以为你比埃尔文脑袋里的水少上那么一点，看来是我想多了。

PythonAs Dolls, how could you hold yourselves to human standards? In that case, why don't I request another batch of human troops? It's the same thing, after all.作为人形，你居然把执行标准对着人类看齐，那我为什么不向军部再要一批人类士兵？反正没有差别。

EvelynSir, according to the tactical training assessment guidelines issued by the military, we did obtain three full marks, two passes, and six terribles!报告教官，按照军部下发的战术训练指标评分计算，我们获得的就是三个满分，两个及格和六个极差！

PythonAre you questioning my judgment!?你是在质疑我的判断？

EvelynSir, no I am not, sir! May I know if you have amended the assessment guidelines, sir?报告教官，不敢！请问教官是否确认更改评分标准？

PythonI told you on the very first day that my word is law.我来的第一天就说得很清楚，我说什么是什么。

EvelynSir, yes, sir!是！教官！

EvelynReporting, over the course of this week's training, we have three passes and eight terribles. As platoon leader, I am 80% responsible for this result. Please punish me, Instructor!报告，我们在这一周的训练中获得了三个及格和八个极差，我作为队长应负其中的百分之八十的责任，还请教官责罚！

PythonVery good, it seems you fully understand your position. In that case, go P.T. yourselves according to the punishment guidelines I gave you earlier.很好，看来你们都搞清楚了自己的立场，那么就主动点，按照我之前给你们的惩罚标准，自行操练。

PythonEspecially you, Evelyn. I like your smart mouth. Your rebuttal was well-reasoned and supported with evidence, so for that your punishment is doubled. Any questions!?特别是你，伊芙琳。我喜欢你的顶嘴，有理有据而且条理清晰，我奖你双倍惩罚，有问题吗？

EvelynSir, no, sir!报告教官，没有！

PythonThen what the hell are you standing around for!?那还不快去？

埃尔文&伊芙琳Sir, yes, sir!是，教官！

As he watches Erwin and Evelyn lead the rest of the group away, Python takes out his tactical tablet. The disdainful, harsh look on his face instantly vanishes and his brow furrows.看着埃尔文和伊芙琳率大部队离开，派森拿出战术平板。轻蔑狠厉的表情眨眼间消失，眉头紧蹙。

PythonAn "excellent" is a BASIC requirement for you! It's already appalling enough that you're not ashamed of not getting full marks, but how dare you start prattling about your ratings with a straight face!? The audacity!训练评分的优秀是你们的基本要求，拿不到满分不羞愧也就算了，居然还能一本正经地掰扯评分如何如何？

Boot Camp - 4 新训-4

At the Doll barracks, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，人形驻地。

The Dolls are training on their own, while the Doll adjutant looks at their leader, Evelyn.人形们正在进行自主训练，而人形参谋看向了领头的伊芙琳。

人形参谋This isn't right, Evelyn.我总觉得不对，伊芙琳。

EvelynWhat do you mean?怎么了？

人形参谋We're carrying out Doll and human integration training, but the situation hasn't improved all week.我们正在进行的是人形和人类的混编训练。而这一周里，情况没有一点儿改善的势头。

人形参谋The training's been going on for a week, and we've been punished the whole time.训练进行了一周，我们就挨了一周的罚。

EvelynWe need to carry out our orders, no matter how ridiculous they are.无论多么荒谬的命令，我们都该执行。

EvelynBoth humans and Dolls have been punished. We have no basis to object.人类士兵也在承担惩罚，我们没道理提出异议。

人形参谋Your platoon has only just been rolled out and there's a lot of information which hasn't been synced to you yet. I'll send it to you now.你们这支队伍才刚出厂没多久，很多资料没有同步过，我现在传输给你。

人形参谋Humans and Dolls have never truly been integrated into a single unit... Humans can work together with Dolls, but with segregated contingents as the basic unit.人类和人形还从来没有真正意义上混合编入过一支队伍……人类和人形可以配合，但应该以各自的团队为基本单位。

人形参谋I've simulated many tactical plans ever since I got this mission, but none of them are suitable for a mixed unit.从接下任务到现在，我模拟了许多种战术方案，但没有一种情况适用于混编军队。

EvelynI've gone through the things you've sent me. Is this the only reason why you're having doubts? This isn't like you, adjutant. I know there's more to it than you let on.我看完了。只是因为这些，你就会这样犹豫吗？这不像你，参谋，你还有没说出来的话。

EvelynI'm just the platoon leader, not the instructor, so relax.我只是队长，不是教官，放轻松。

人形参谋Alright, Evelyn. I guess you can tell that those human soldiers are rejecting us.好吧，伊芙琳，我想你看得出那些人类士兵抗拒我们。

EvelynIndeed, but human soldiers are still soldiers, and our orders are absolute.的确，但人类士兵也同样是军人，军令如山。

人形参谋I don't see how we can be more efficient at fighting as a mixed unit than separately.混编军队的效率比各自为战更高，我找不到这样的可能性。

EvelynDidn't a mixed unit of Dolls and humans obtain 16 gold medals in the Kantal Military Games? Don't be so negative.坎坦尔的军事竞赛里，人形和人类不也靠着混搭拿了十六个第一吗？别这么悲观。

人形参谋It's not the same. They call it a mixed unit, but the delegation to the Kantal Games were actually composed of two teams of humans and Dolls, each competing on their own.不一样，那次说是混搭，但坎坦尔的代表团其实是两支，人类和人形各打各的。

EvelynInstructor Python is here, and I believe he can lead us to first place again, like in Kantal.派森教官在这里，我相信他能像坎坦尔的那次一样，带我们再拿一次第一。

人形参谋All we can do now is place our hopes on his plan.现在也只能寄希望于他的方案了。

Evelyn suddenly turns around and gazes off into the distance.伊芙琳忽然转身，望向某个方向。

人形参谋What's the matter, Evelyn?怎么了，伊芙琳？

EvelynIt's an optical imaging telescope. The humans are spying on us.是光学成像望远镜，人类的军队在探查我们的动向。

At the human barracks, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，人类驻地。

人类侦察兵Mmm...噫——

人类士兵Are you done gawking at them? If you are, complete these two sets of exercises, quit wasting time.看够了吗，看够了就下来做完这两组体能训练，别拖了。

人类侦察兵Stop pushing me, this is the good stuff right here. Frankly speaking, that tin can is pretty hot.别动别动，这可是正事。你还别说，那个铁疙瘩还挺漂亮的。

人类士兵So what if she is? This is a training camp, not a night club.漂亮又怎么样，这里是训练营，又不是综艺会场。

埃尔文What the hell are you two doing?你们两个在干什么？

人类士兵Oh, you're here at last, Leader. This guy's been slacking off and peeping at the barracks on the other side.队长你可算来了。这小子不干活，光在偷窥对面的驻地呢。

人类侦察兵Don't listen to him, Leader, I was gathering intel on the enemy!队长，你可别听他胡说，我这是在侦察敌情！

埃尔文You're considering them the enemy now? We still need to train with them later on.你们现在就把它们当敌人了？之后我们还是要一起训练的。

人类士兵So what if we're training with them? You're not really going to treat them as battle buddies, are you? They're lucky we don't take them down a peg!一起训练又怎么样？队长，你不会真的把它们当成战友吧？不给它们来个下马威就不错了！

人类侦察兵Take them down a peg? Hey, those tin cans may look about as strong as a block of tofu, but they can lift this load-bearing crate with one hand! If you try to start something with them, they might end up flattening you before you can even lift a finger!还下马威呢？嘿，别看这些铁疙瘩好像豆芽菜一样纤弱，这承重箱单手就能抬起来。别一个照面就被干趴下了！

埃尔文That's enough. Pack it in, you two. You especially, put that damn telescope away before they spot you.行了，你们两个收敛点。特别是你，望远镜收起来，当心被对面发现。

人类侦察兵(Sighs) You're being paranoid. How could they... Oh!嗨，队长你多虑了，它们怎么可能……啊！

The soldier who is leaning on the window sill suddenly does a double take. Then he rolls back down and looks poised for battle.半个身子架在窗台上的侦察兵突然一个哆嗦，从上面翻滚下来，做出了战备姿态。

Erwin and the other human soldier immediately get behind cover and exchange looks.埃尔文和人类士兵立刻各找掩体做好了战斗准备，向彼此投去视线。

埃尔文Sitrep.报告情况。

人类侦察兵They... they spotted me.它……它发现我了。

埃尔文What did I tell you? I don't like Dolls either, but don't look down on them.我说什么来着？别太小看人形，虽然我也很不喜欢它们。

人类侦察兵...So what? We're humans! What right do they have to compare themselves to us!?……那又怎样！我们可是人类！它们凭什么和我们比？

埃尔文That's enough, stop making a fuss. We're screwed if that Doll instructor catches us.可以了，少扯那些有的没的，让那个人形教官抓到把柄就糟糕了。

人类士兵It's one thing to listen to our seniors' commands, but why the hell do we have to let that tin can work us over?听老前辈的指挥就算了，为什么我们还要受那个铁疙瘩的虐待啊？！

人类士兵I can't accept that! Can't we do anything about it? Since when could Dolls boss humans around?这我可不能忍啊，不给那家伙点颜色看看吗？！什么时候人形也能对人类指手画脚了。

人类侦察兵Does it matter whether or not you can accept it? All they need to do is pound you into the ground like a post with their mechanical arms and say "oops sorry, orders from above."你能不能忍有意义吗？它们只会粗暴地用机械臂把你贯在地上，完事了对你说声抱歉这是上司的命令。

埃尔文Alright, that's enough monkey business. Now zip it.好了，猴戏到此为止，都起来吧。

人类士兵Leader, what do you make of all this? Don't tell me you don't care. I've served for so long but after the Dolls came out, it feels like everything's changed.队长，你怎么想？别告诉我你不在乎这事儿。从军这么多年，人形出来后感觉什么都变了。

人类士兵I can let everything else slide, but there's no way a Doll can be in charge of us.其他也就算了，但人形决不能站到我们头上去。

埃尔文That's none of my concern. I only care about the Military Games in three months' time. Besides, the instructor was sent directly from HQ. Or are you going to disobey orders?我不关注这个，我只在乎三个月后的军事竞赛，而且教官可是军部直接指派，难不成你们想抗命？

人类士兵So... you mean you're just going to take it?那……你的意思是就这么算了？

埃尔文Just take it? Of course not. I told you, all I care about is the Military Games. We can't break the regs until then.算了？当然不，我都说了，我只在乎三个月后的军事竞赛。在这之前，我们绝不能违背条令。

人类士兵So you're saying...你是说……

埃尔文Contact the leader of the Doll platoon. Everything we're doing is in accordance with the rules.联系对面那个领头的人形吧，反正这一切都是符合条令的行动。

人类士兵Haha! Good one, Leader!哈哈！好嘞，队长！

Boot Camp - 5 新训-5

滴滴——Beep beep. Python's communicator rings.派森的通讯器响了起来。

PythonSir, this is Python.报告长官，我是派森。

通讯频段1Spare me the pleasantries. You know that's not why I called.寒暄就免了吧，你知道我不是来问这个的。

PythonThings have gone as you predicted, sir. Their training progress is concerning.情况和预想的一样，长官，训练进度堪忧。

PythonDuring independent training assignments, both the humans and Dolls can easily score excellent grades. They really are the cream of the crop.在独立训练任务中，不论是人形还是人类都能很轻松地取得优异的成绩，他们的确算得上是精锐。

PythonAnd this is only in terms of both platoons working together. If you go down to the fireteam level, no other team besides Erwin and Evelyn's has managed to complete their mission.这还只是团体合作的形式。如果细分到小分队层面的合作，除了埃尔文和伊芙琳那组，没有第二个小队能完成任务。

通讯频段1They can't mesh? Is all your training experience from before useless!?没法磨合？你之前的训练经验都没用吗？！

PythonI've tried having them work together in various modes and mixing them up in all kinds of ways, and both platoon leaders have been very cooperative. However, the results are ultimately not ideal. I can't resolve the various problems that stem from the differences between them.我尝试了所有的合作模式，用各种方法将他们打散混编，两位队长也很配合，但效果始终不佳。我没法解决他们之间由差异引发的种种问题。

通讯频段1Where do you think the problem lies?你认为问题出在哪里？

PythonThere's a gulf between humans and Dolls. They are completely different beings in terms of self-perception and fighting methods.人类和人形之间有鸿沟，他们从能力到认知以及作战方式都是截然不同的两种存在。

PythonPerhaps mixed operations might be possible someday, but definitely not right now. Many battles and experiments will be needed to explore this possibility.混编作战或许可以实现，但绝不是现在。它需要依靠大量的战役和尝试去探究。

PythonGiven the present situation, reusing the game's delegation training mode would be the best choice.以目前的情况来看，套用代表团的训练模式才是最好的选择。

通讯频段1Are you questioning my judgment?你是在质疑我的判断？

PythonNot at all, sir! May I know if I should continue with the current training regime?报告长官，不敢！请问是否仍旧保持当前的训练方式？

通讯频段1I made myself very clear on the first day of the assignment. We must win this battle, using the methods I mentioned.我在安排任务的第一天就说得很清楚了，这一仗我们必须打赢，用说好的方式。

The voice on the line is stern and brooks no refusal. After a brief moment of silence...电话那头的声音严厉且不容抗拒，而后静默许久。半晌后——

通讯频段1We don't have time, Python. I didn't just call to check on you, but to urge you to hurry up.我们没有时间了，派森。我打这通电话不光是为了询问你近况，还是来催促你加快动作的。

通讯频段1The Southern Regular Army Region has applied for a change in the competition format. The Military Games that will take place in three months' time will go from an open confrontation to an ambush. Our side must be able to meet the challenge without any notice given.南恒军区申请更改了赛制，三个月后的军事竞赛将由正面对抗转为突袭战，我方的训练营必须在没有任何提示的情况下迎战。

PythonThat's not fair, sir. Leaving aside the effectiveness of their training, fighting with such a handicap will greatly affect the trainees' performance.这不公平，长官。姑且不论训练的成果如何，完全不对称的攻防信息会极大程度地影响学员们的战力。

通讯频段1The Games Committee felt it was very fair, though we both know there must have been many palms greased behind the scenes.军竞委员会觉得很公平，虽然我们都知道背后少不了龌龊的交易。

通讯频段1But there's nothing we can do about it, Python. This is an order.但事已至此，派森，这是军令。

PythonUnderstood, sir!明白，长官！

The caller hangs up.通讯挂断了。

Python returns to the tactical center. He lights up a cigarette and closes his eyes to sort out his memory data.派森回到战术中心。他点起根烟，闭上眼睛开始整理自己的记忆数据。

Python(I'll sum up my past experiences to design a more effective training curriculum.)（总结过去的经验，设计出更为可行的训练方案。）

Second after second ticks by. After designing several dozen brand new training regimens and saving them into his tactical tablet, he suddenly realizes a problem.时间一分一秒地过去。就在派森制定出了数十套全新的训练方案并录入战术平板后，他突然意识到了一个问题。

The trainees he's sent out for punishment to do self-determined training have yet to return.那些被他派出去接受惩罚，自主决定训练内容的学员们并没有回来。

PythonDid the SRAR bring the ambush battle forward?南恒军区说的突袭战提前了？

PythonNo, we've only been training for a week so far. Even if they changed the competition rules, they wouldn't be starting it right now.不对，截至目前训练只过了一周，就算赛制更迭，也不至于现在就开始。

He tries to reach Erwin and Evelyn one after the other, but all he gets in reply is a busy tone.逐一点开埃尔文和伊芙琳的通讯，回应都是忙音。

PythonThis really is the most headache-inducing cohort I've ever had. I sincerely hope the reason they haven't come back yet isn't due to some kind of force majeure.这真是我带过最头疼的一届学生，衷心希望他们是因为不可抗力才没有回来的。

Python takes up his rubber baton and pushes the door open, heading after the platoon without looking back.派森抽出橡胶棍握在手里，随即推开大门，头也不回地朝着队伍离开的方向追去。

At the factory district diagonally opposite the training camp, Krasno Town.克拉斯诺小镇，训练营斜对角，工厂区。

The abandoned refining plant stretches on endlessly. Every plant hall is laid out in a confusing way, and when you include the assortment of old, abandoned equipment inside, the entire factory district is like a gigantic maze.废弃的精炼矿厂绵延不绝，每间厂房内的布局错综复杂，加上各式遗弃的老旧装置，整个工厂区就是一个巨大的迷宫。

埃尔文Teams 6 and 12, head over to Plant Hall 4 to check the situation. Look out for ambushes. Teams 2 and 5, cover each other and patrol the surroundings.六号、十二号小分队去第四厂房探查情况，小心埋伏。五号和二号小队交接一下巡逻。

埃尔文It's not often that these tin cans expose such a huge weakness. I don't want to miss this opportunity and I sure as hell don't want to waste all our efforts when we're on the cusp of victory.那些铁疙瘩难得露出这么大的破绽，我可不想错过这个机会，更不想在胜利前夕功亏一篑。

人类侦察兵Received, over.收到，over。

人类士兵Leader, should we really be doing this?队长，我们这么干真的好吗？

埃尔文Are you worried the instructor will come looking for us?你担心教官找我们算账？

人类士兵Yes, we're engaging in a force-on-force exercise without permission, so I'm worried...是，我们擅自进行对抗性训练，我担心……

埃尔文Evelyn and I both decided on this. Don't be so tense.这是我和伊芙琳的共同决定，别那么紧张。

人类士兵But the punishment exercise guidelines handed down by the instructor didn't cover battle drills...可是教官给的惩罚标准里并没有攻防演练这一项……

埃尔文The ones handed down by HQ did, so we went with that. If the instructor asks, we can say we saw the wrong one, right?但军部下发的惩罚标准里有，所以我们选了这个。教官问起来，我们也可以说是看错了，不是吗？

Looking at his hesitant colleague, Erwin shakes his head.望着欲言又止的战友，埃尔文摇了摇头。

埃尔文Python's a great instructor. His standard of training is enough to make us acknowledge his abilities, but ultimately, he's no psychologist.派森的确是一个很厉害的教官，他展现出了让我们心悦诚服的训练水平，但他终究不是一个心理医生。

埃尔文Which of us can say that they don't feel even a little resentful after being forced to train with Dolls under orders for so many days?我们迫于军令和人形一起训练了这么多天，谁敢说自己心里没有点怨气？

埃尔文This is a great opportunity, and even if the instructor asks, we have ample reason to argue our case.这是一次很好的机会，哪怕教官追究起来，我们也有足够的理由辩驳。

That's when an awe-inspiring voice booms out from behind him.埃尔文话音未落，一个森然的声音自他身后缓缓响起。

PythonI hope your skull is as tough as the way you talk, Erwin.希望你的头盖骨和你的嘴一样硬，埃尔文。

埃尔文...Instructor!……教官！

Python glances coldly at Erwin.派森冷冷地扫了一眼埃尔文。

PythonA human versus Doll force-on-force exercise... I have to hand it to you for coming up with something like that.人类和人形的对抗训练……真亏你们想得出来。

PythonSo, how do you intend to clean up your mess?你打算怎么给自己收拾烂摊子？

埃尔文...Sir! I will inform all teams to cease activity and cancel the exercise, then gather at the camp, sir!……报告教官！我现在就让所有分队即刻停止行动，中止演习，营地集合！

PythonWait.等等。

Python surveys the tactical preparations around the plant with narrowed eyes.派森眯起眼睛，环视了一圈工厂区的战术安排。

PythonCarry on with the exercise. Once it's over, meet up at the camp and submit a training report.继续对抗训练。结束之后营地集合，提交训练报告。

Erwin's eyes widen in surprise. However, he reacts instantly and salutes Python.埃尔文惊讶地瞪大了眼睛。但他立刻反应过来，向派森敬礼。

埃尔文Sir! Yes, sir!报告教官，是！

PythonHowever, once it comes to teamwork, their scores flatline. They're getting passes at best.可一旦涉及到合作，他们的分数就会直线下降，最多只能勉强及格。

Boot Camp - 6 新训-6

In the Doll barracks' tactical center, Krasno Town.克拉斯诺小镇，人形驻地战术中心。

PythonGo on. Tell me what happened and whose idea it was.说吧，什么情况，谁的主意。

埃尔文&伊芙琳Sir, it was my idea, sir.报告教官，是我的主意。

PythonYou're in sync. That's the first time I've seen the two of you so coordinated.还挺同步的，第一次见你们配合这么好。

PythonI've already heard Erwin's report. Evelyn, your turn.埃尔文的报告我听过了，伊芙琳，你来说。

EvelynSir, it began earlier today, when we were obeying your orders to follow the self-determined training punishment guidelines.报告教官，事情的起因在于白天的时候，您命令我们按照惩罚标准自行训练。

EvelynAmong all the training items, Erwin and I agreed that a mock battle would be the best training for us.在所有的训练项目中，我和埃尔文一致认为，兼具对抗性的攻防演练是最合适我们的训练项目。

PythonExcellent, you've started to blame me for it all.很好，都开始怪到我头上来了。

埃尔文Sir, we wouldn't dare, sir.报告教官，我们不敢。

PythonYou wouldn't dare? You were just using your punishment to vent your dissatisfaction. Do you or do you not know the objective of this training camp!?不敢？你们不过是在利用惩罚发泄不满。你们到底知不知道这次训练营的目的究竟是什么？！

EvelynSir, it is to train a mixed unit of humans and Dolls, sir.报告教官，是训练人类人形混编军队。

PythonIf you'd said you didn't know, I would have thought all that P.T. in the past seven days had turned you into idiots.你要不说知道，我还真以为这七天把你们都操练成了傻子。

PythonMy mission is to weave you all into a rope, and to that end I deleted everything in the training plan that could have caused division between you.我的任务是把你们拧成一股绳，为此我把这次训练计划中所有可能产生隔阂的项目都删掉了。

PythonAnd now!? You've gone and done it to yourselves, haven't you!?现在呢？你们自己去找不痛快？

埃尔文&伊芙琳Sir, sorry, sir!报告教官，对不起！

PythonShut up, the soldiers I train aren't so weak. "Sorry" is the most worthless word in a military camp.闭嘴，我带出来的兵没这么孬，军营里最没用的就是这三个字。

PythonTell me what you've gained from this mock battle. Erwin, you start.说说你们在这次对抗训练里的所得，埃尔文，你先来。

埃尔文Sir, we have come to know the strengths and operational logic of the Dolls by fighting against them.报告教官，在本次对抗训练中，我们熟悉了人形的作战逻辑和优秀之处。

埃尔文Dolls have far more superior strength and mobility than human beings, but they are rigid and inflexible when it comes to dealing with change. If their plan changes, they have a hard time reacting swiftly to it.人形的机动性与力量都比人类强得多，但应变则显得僵硬，只要方案稍有变化，就难以迅速做出反应。

PythonOh, you're very good at reading bullet points off a list, I see.喔，看到了白纸黑字记着的缺点，你很优秀。

埃尔文Sir, personally familiarizing yourself with a teammate's strengths and weaknesses is much more impactful than reading off a simple list, sir!报告教官，亲身熟悉队友的优势和缺点，比白纸黑字要直观得多！

PythonEvelyn, what did you learn?伊芙琳，说说你的心得。

EvelynSir, during this adversarial training scenario, we were defeated for the reasons cited by Erwin.报告教官，在本次对抗训练里，我方失败了，原因如埃尔文所说。

EvelynHuman soldiers are far more adaptable than our processing abilities, but I believe Erwin's abilities are superior to the average soldier.人类军人的应变能力超过我们的运算，但我认为埃尔文的能力本就超出一般的军人。

PythonDon't try to excuse your failure.不要给自己的失败找借口。

EvelynThis kind of confrontational training has given us a keen sense of both sides' merits and flaws. I believe it was a very good plan!这样的对抗训练能让我们直观地感受到双方的优劣，我认为这是很好的方案！

Python snorts in amusement, as though he's finally heard a satisfactory answer.像是终于听到了满意的答案，派森哼笑一声。

PythonNeatly put. Thanks to the ruckus you raised, you made me realize something I'd overlooked before.还算敏锐。多亏了你们的折腾，倒是让我意识到了一件之前被忽略的事情。

Python shows his tactical tablet to the two of them. A string of grades pours down the screen.派森将自己的战术平板甩到二人面前。屏幕上，一串串数据评分如瀑下划。

埃尔文This is...这是……

EvelynThe grades for our previous exercise?我们之前的对抗评价？

PythonMock battles are a big event and a late-stage one. Typically, they're reserved for when the training camp is nearing its end, as a comprehensive assessment of what you've learned.攻防演练是个大项目，也是个后期项目，一般都是训练营接近尾声，为了验证训练成果才安排的。

PythonThis single mock battle covered everything you learned over the past week and your performance exceeded my expectations.仅一个攻防演练就囊括了你们之前训练一周的所有项目，而你们的表现出乎我的意料。

PythonOther than a few small blemishes, both of your platoons did very well on the whole.除了一些细节瑕疵，你们两边的队伍都做到了整体优秀。

PythonNegative emotions are much easier to use than positive ones. The two of you taught me a lesson in that respect.负面情绪比正面情绪好使得多，你们可是给我好好地上了一课。

Python slowly exhales a cloud of thin smoke. His face seems hazy and unreal behind it.派森缓缓地吐出渺渺烟雾，面容藏在后面看不真切。

PythonAs part of my school fees, I'll design a lovely present for you during the course of your subsequent training. Since you like causing trouble so much, I'm sure you'll love it.作为我上课的学费，我为你们接下来的训练设计了一个很棒的礼物。这么喜欢搞事，我想你们一定会爱上它的。

PythonOf course, before we discuss this, let's talk about something else.当然，在讨论这个之前，让我们来聊点其他的事情。

Python pinches his cigarette out and smiles at the two of them, whose faces are frozen stiff.派森将烟碾灭，微笑着看向表情僵硬的二人。

PythonThis is the first time somebody's dared to act so cocky on my watch. I hope you two are prepared for the coming storm.还从来没有人敢在我的眼皮底下这么嚣张，希望你们已经做好了迎接狂风骤雨的准备。

Back and Forth - 1 攻防-1

The next day, a brief whistle rings out as usual, and all the soldiers gather at the training yard.翌日，短促的哨声照常响起，所有士兵都赶到了操场集合。

However, just as the window for falling in is about to pass, two people have still not arrived.然而就在集合时间接近尾声时，还有两个人没有到场。

Python...You. Yes, you. Close the gate.……你，对，就是你，去把门关上。

人类侦察兵Sir, yes, sir!是！教官。

Before the trooper can move, two figures dart through the gate to the training yard, one after the other.没等这位士兵有所动作，两个身影一前一后穿过了训练场的大门。

埃尔文...Sir!……报告！！

EvelynSir!报告！

PythonYou're 13 seconds late. That's 20 strokes each. Come look for me after training is over.你们迟到了十三秒，领棍二十，训练结束后自己来找我。

埃尔文&伊芙琳Sir, yes, sir!是！教官。

PythonNow get back to where you ought to be standing.现在，滚去你们该站的位置。

Python smacks his baton into his palm and slowly strolls back and forth.派森抽出橡胶棍置于掌中，慢条斯理地来回踱步。

PythonI believe you all remember what happened yesterday.我想，你们应该都记得昨天发生了什么事情。

PythonYour two platoon leaders cleverly spotted and exploited a loophole in my orders, and organized a very adversarial training exercise.两位队长聪明地抓住了我命令中的漏洞，组织了一场对抗性极强的训练。

PythonI have to say—well done! Everyone, give them a round of applause!要我说，干得漂亮！全体都有，给他们鼓掌！

Perhaps the order to applaud is just too out of place, but for a moment the training yard falls silent.兴许是鼓掌这个命令过于诡异，一时间训练操场陷入了安静。

PythonARE YOU DEAF!? I SAID, APPLAUD!聋了吗？！我说鼓掌！

Python suddenly raises his voice.派森突然调高了音量。

啪啪啪——Clap, clap, clap... It starts out as a ragged series of claps, but soon it grows into a thunderous ovation.零碎混乱的掌声响起，很快变得统一整齐。

PythonThat's more like it.这才像话。

PythonThe outstanding performance by both your platoon leaders has reminded me of something—the differences between you run deeper than I imagined.两位队长的出色表现提醒了我一件事情，那就是你们之间的矛盾比我想象得还要大。

埃尔文Sir, that's not true, sir!报告教官我们没有！

PythonShut up! Do you take me for a fool?闭嘴！你当我是白痴吗？

PythonStill, that's fine. You're soldiers. It's good for soldiers to be motivated and forthright! I like that!不过没关系，你们是军人，军人有血性，有冲劲，很好！我喜欢！

PythonIf you have issues with each other, bring them all out and settle them face-to-face. It's better than badmouthing each other and stabbing each other in the back.有矛盾就翻出来，真刀真枪地干上一场，也比背后碎嘴捅刀子来得利落。

PythonTo reward your performance, from now until the Military Games begin, all lessons other than basic training will be canceled and replaced by mock battles!为了奖励你们的表现，从今天起到军事竞赛之前，除了基础训练以外的项目统统取消，一律改为攻防演练！

PythonThe town of Krasno will be our base of operations. Each side will take turns to mount an attack and a defense.以克拉斯诺小镇为据点，一方进攻一方防守，轮换交替。

PythonYour performance will be graded after the battle. The lowest-performing third of your members will be put on probation and lose the right to take part in the Games.战后结算成绩，两边排名靠后的三分之一队员进入淘汰预备役，剥夺军竞资格。

PythonAny questions?有没有问题？

所有人Sir, no, sir!报告教官！没有！

PythonTHEN WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU STANDING AROUND FOR!?那还不快滚去行动？！

Back and Forth - 2 攻防-2

Defender's camp, the town of Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，防守方驻地。

人形参谋Our deployment is complete. This is the defense disposition diagram, please have a look.布防已完成，这是本轮攻防圈定区域的防御分布图，请过目。

EvelynDid you draw up this deployment? It doesn't match your previous style.这份分布图上的建议是你写的吗？跟你之前的风格不一样。

人形参谋Oh, after the mock battle with the humans last time, I learned from the experience and came to a few conclusions of my own. I've noted them in the margins for your reference.啊，上次和人类对抗训练之后，我吸收他们的经验做出了一些判断，写在旁边给你当参考。

EvelynI see. Very good. Leave this here, I'll take care of it later.原来如此，这很好。放在这里吧，我稍后处理。

EvelynWhat is it, is there anything else?怎么了，还有其他的事情吗？

人形参谋I just wanted to ask if you're alright. I heard you guys were dragged off for extra training last night, and you were late this morning...只是想问问你还好吗？听说昨晚你们被抓去单独加练了。还有今早的迟到……

EvelynIt's a normal punishment. You make mistakes, you pay the price.这是正常的惩罚，做错了事就要付出代价。

人形参谋I honestly have no idea what he's thinking. All the training lessons have been swapped to high-intensity battles. Has the instructor completely given up on blending the units?搞不懂他到底想做什么，训练内容全部都被替换成了高强度对抗，教官这是彻底放弃混编的计划了吗？

EvelynI don't think so. The instructor has goals of his own. All we need to do is follow what he's planned.我想不是。教官有他自己的目的，我们按他的安排继续就好。

人形参谋Alright then. We'll be waiting for your new orders.好的，等待你的新命令。

In the Polden Forest, outside Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇外。白昼林地。

人类侦察兵We've formed up the men. These are the positions which our scouts on the periphery managed to find.编队都完成了，这是外围侦察到的分布图。

埃尔文Hm? This intel is a lot more detailed than before.嗯？这份情报比之前那些细致得多。

人类侦察兵Old Ironsides... Ahem, I mean, Instructor Python taught me a lot of useful tricks. Don't knock him, he's pretty good.那个老铁块……咳，派森教官教了不少好技巧。你还别说，是挺厉害的。

埃尔文Yes, he is. I've never seen such a special instructor before.是啊，挺厉害的，我就没见过这么特别的教官。

埃尔文Just like these mock battles... Normal instructors would have just given up or gone hard on us if they found out we were sneaking around organizing mock battles like that.就像这次的攻防演练……正常的教官看到我们偷偷组织对抗赛，多半就放弃了，要么就用更强硬的手段。

人类侦察兵Maybe he HAS given up. Mixing humans and Dolls in a unit isn't that easy, you know? Old Ironsides is a pretty good instructor, but I'm thinking even he doesn't know how to handle this.估计是放弃了呗。人形和人类哪有这么容易混编在一起的？虽然老铁块当教官确实有一手，但我估计连他自己也不知道怎么搞。

人类侦察兵Still, that's not important. After all, I'll show these tin cans why humans rule the battlefield through my actions.不过这些都不重要了，反正我会用行动告诉那些铁疙瘩为什么人类才是战场上的主宰。

埃尔文That's enough. Stop running your mouth. If you're really feeling that eager, I can put you in the vanguard squad later.行了，收敛点，真要这么勇，待会先锋队算你一个。

人类侦察兵Please, no. I'm a scout; recon is my specialty.那可别，我是侦察兵，OB才是我的本职。

Just then, the distinct cracks of gunfire echoed from the town of Krasno话音刚落，克拉斯诺小镇内陡然鸣起一声枪响。

埃尔文It's begun...开始了……

人类侦察兵Are we moving out?要行动了吗？

埃尔文Relax. The preparation phase has just ended. We call the shots as long as it's within the timeframe.别急，只是结束了准备期而已，只要在规定时间内，什么时候出手由我们说了算。

埃尔文Don't forget, losing carries risks of its own this time.别忘了这次失败可是有风险的。

人类侦察兵...Leader, Team 3 just sent over a report, those Dolls are attacking us!……队长， 第三分队传来消息，那些人形攻过来了！

埃尔文Looks like they know the risks too. The Dolls find it harder to accept elimination than we do.看来他们也清楚这次的风险。比起我们，人形更无法承受淘汰。

人类侦察兵Losing their qualifications to compete... If they're eliminated, does that mean these tin cans will be discarded?资格淘汰……如果被淘汰，这些铁块就会被弃用？

埃尔文Oh, yes. The battlefield's a cruel place. Either they eliminate us or we eliminate them.是啊。战场就是这么残酷的地方，不是我们淘汰他们，就是他们淘汰我们。

埃尔文Team 3, go with Plan B and slow them down. Wait for the other teams to support you!第三分队，按第二计划，拖住人形分队，等待其余分队支援！

Back and Forth - 3 攻防-3

Late at night the next day, in the temporary tactical command center.翌日深夜，临时战术指挥中心。

Right now, they are facing a massive display screen on a wall, which is playing footage of their training during the daytime.此刻他们所面向的墙壁上挂着一面巨大的屏幕，上面播放的是白天训练时的录像。

After the last human fell out, the Doll force successfully took their mission objective and the mock battle came to an end.伴随着最后一名人类退场，人形部队成功拿下了任务目标，攻防演练宣告结束。

PythonDo you see how you performed?都看清楚了吗？你们自己的表现。

Scattered replies in the affirmative fill the air. Nobody here feels particularly motivated after seeing their disastrous performance.零星的应答声响起。刚看完自己的糟糕表现，所有人都不太提得起兴致。

PythonYou can't fight worth a damn, and your replies are about as limp as the cigarette butt I'm holding. Are you military men or maggots? I asked you, do you see how you performed!?战斗不行，回答还没我手里的烟头硬，你们是军人不是软蛋，我问你们看清自己的表现了吗？！

全体成员Sir! We see, sir!是！看清楚了！

PythonYou worthless bunch of breastfed morons.一群记吃不记打的蠢货。

PythonAlso, you two. This is absolutely appalling. The platoon leaders are actually number one from the back. Saves me the trouble of looking you up, at least.还有你们俩，真让我意外。队长居然退到了倒数的百位，倒是不用我再费力找你们了。

EvelynSir, they were targeting me, sir.报告教官，我是被针对了。

埃尔文Sir, I was targeted too, sir.报告教官，我也被针对了。

PythonIf you suck, then you suck! Why the hell are you making so many excuses for yourselves? What the hell did I teach you? If you suck, then own up to it! Take the hit and keep going!菜就是菜，哪来这么多借口，我教过你们什么？差，就得认！得挨打！

PythonRight, that's it, everyone, form up!行了，全体都有，列队！

全体成员Sir!到！

PythonFirst off, Erwin, Evelyn, you are no longer platoon leaders! From today onward, you are the instructors for these 98 pieces of garbage. This formation will be called the Garbage Collectors.首先，埃尔文，伊芙琳，你们俩队长的身份没有了！从今天起，你们就是这九十八个垃圾的教官，你们这个编队，就叫垃圾回收队。

PythonLike I said earlier today, you Garbage Collectors are stripped of your qualifications to take part in the Military Games.按照我白天说的，你们整个垃圾回收队都将被剥夺参赛的资格。

Python eyes the pale faces of the two former platoon leaders and taps the cigarette butt between his fingers.看着面色难堪的两位前队长，派森抖了抖手里的烟蒂。

PythonIf you still want to take part in the games, then prove you're not garbage first!如果还想参赛，那就得先证明自己不是垃圾！

PythonStarting from tomorrow, the mock battles will be changed to a 1v2 format. You Garbage Collectors will challenge two other normal formations, taking turns on attack and defense, with no restrictions on the tactics or methods.明天开始，攻防演练将改成一对二的形式，由你们这群垃圾挑战其他两组正式编制，轮换着来，手段不限。

PythonWhen you can beat the formation that scores the best, you'll be qualified to participate in the games.什么时候打败了分数靠前的分队，你们什么时候有资格参加竞赛。

EvelynSir! That's not fair, sir! There's a discrepancy in our numbers, sir!报告教官！这不公平，我们之间有人数差距！

PythonFair? When you leave this training camp, who's going to play fair with you? Are you going to ask enemies piloting mechs against infantry or the pack of terrorists developing poison gases to play fair?公平？出了这个训练营，谁跟你讲公平？开着机甲打步兵的敌人，还是那帮研究毒气的恐怖分子？

PythonOver here, your grades will be weighted according to the difference in numbers. I won't make things difficult for you in that aspect, at least.在这里，至少评分会按照人数差距和对抗形式进行一定程度的倾斜，我不会在这点上刁难你们。

PythonBut don't celebrate too soon, because I will be commanding the two formations. Understood?但也别高兴太早，因为接下来这两组正式编制的指挥是我，明白我的意思吗？

埃尔文...Sir, that's favoritism, sir!……报告教官，这是偏心！

PythonWrong, that's survival of the fittest at its simplest.错了，这是最简单的优胜劣汰。

PythonAlright, dismissed. The second mock battle begins in three days. I'm looking forward to your performance.好了，解散。三天后开始第二场攻防演练，我很期待你们的表现。

Python sits motionless in front of his desk. With him inside the room are the two platoon leaders and their contingent of a hundred participants, evenly divided between humans and Dolls.派森坐在桌前一言不发。和派森一同在房间里的，还有包括两名队长在内的百位成员，人形人类各半。

Back and Forth - 4 攻防-4

After leaving the tactical command center, Erwin and Evelyn end up walking beside each other.离开临时战术指挥中心，埃尔文和伊芙琳不约而同地走到了一起。

埃尔文...He's not even trying to hide it! Python's trying to force us to work together by holding our right to participate hostage!……这是阳谋！派森在用竞赛的资格要挟我们合作！

EvelynIt's not that simple. Instructor Python is thinking further ahead than us.没有那么简单，派森教官想得比我们远得多。

EvelynThe two standard-deployment units he's leading are like the games delegations he's trained in the past. Meanwhile, we will be testing a mixed deployment that nobody's tried before. He's going to pit us against them.他这是在测试，留下正式编制的两支队伍就像他曾经带过的代表团。而我们则要开始尝试谁也没试过的混编。

EvelynIt doesn't matter to him which side wins.不论哪边获得最终的胜利，他都能接受。

埃尔文So everything goes his way, but we're the ones who have to come up with a way to work together! What kind of instructor is that?他倒是打得一手好算盘，磨合方式却要我们来想，这也算教官？！

A furious Erwin kicks a nearby garbage bin standing by the wall, but he soon regains his composure.埃尔文没好气地踹了一脚墙根的垃圾桶，却又很快变了脸色。

埃尔文No. Python's gone overboard here, but he's still doing his job...不对，派森虽然做事过分，但责任心还是有的……

埃尔文Dolls have far more superior strength and mobility than human beings, but they are rigid and inflexible when it comes to dealing with change. If their plan changes, they have a hard time reacting swiftly to it.人形的机动性与力量都比人类强得多，但应变则显得僵硬，只要方案稍有变化，就难以迅速做出反应。

PythonOh, you're very good at reading bullet points off a list, I see.喔，看到了白纸黑字记着的缺点，你很优秀。

埃尔文Sir, personally familiarizing yourself with a teammate's strengths and weaknesses is much more impactful than reading off a simple list, sir!报告教官，亲身熟悉队友的优势和缺点，比白纸黑字要直观得多！

埃尔文We reminded him of that! Adversarial training leads to quicker improvement than cooperative training! Competition gives us motivation!是我们提醒了他！对抗训练比配合训练进步更快，竞争会让我们更有动力！

埃尔文Python's trying to use these mock battles to find our strengths and weaknesses!派森想要通过对抗的方式在我们身上寻找缺陷和优势！

EvelynI was wondering when you would figure that out.我还以为你要再过一会才能想到。

埃尔文...So what do you plan to do? Work together?……那你打算怎么办？要合作吗？

EvelynIt's not up to us, but to everyone else. Can you rein your men in and have them accept Dolls?关键不在于你我，而在于其他人，你能约束好下属接纳人形？

埃尔文I'll have to try...我得试试才知道……

埃尔文But I think that if they had to choose between being stripped of their right to participate in the games and being beaten in the games, the former would be harder to swallow.但我想，剥夺竞赛资格和竞赛失败里选一个，还是前者更让人难以接受。

埃尔文No soldier can accept losing before even stepping onto the battlefield.没有一个兵能接受在上战场前就认输。

EvelynI believe that for both humans and Doll soldiers, glory outweighs everything.我相信不论是人形还是人类，只要是军人，荣誉就比什么都重。

埃尔文You have a point... Heh, do you think Python was planning for this? I haven't heard of being able to change the number of participants during the Military Games.你说得有理……嘶，不会这个也在派森的计算中吧？我还没听说过军事竞赛可以更改参赛人数的。

EvelynThat's not something we have to worry about. I need to convince my Dolls to accept working with you too.那就不是我们要考虑的问题了，我也得说服那些人形接受和你们配合。

埃尔文Tsk, that's true. You Dolls act all high and mighty, as if you were the ones who created human beings instead of the other way around.嘁，确实，你们人形个个眼高于顶，不知道的还以为是你们创造了人类。

EvelynWe've never thought that way. You, on the other hand, are too easily affected by your emotions and your physical abilities are limited by the circumstances of your birth, so trying to come up with a plan for both of us to work together is taking a difficult task and making it harder.我们从未如此想过，倒是你们，太容易被情绪影响，身体素质也先天受限，想要设计出彼此配合还能凸显效果的方案简直难上加难。

EvelynTo say nothing about making 1+1 greater than 2, it'll be a miracle if we can get 1+1 to be more than 1.别说一加一大于二，现在能做到一加一不小于一就很了不起了。

埃尔文You know, I suddenly realized that we could probably work separately. I mean, Python didn't say we HAVE to work together, just that we have to win.我突然觉得我们完全可以分开来干，反正派森没有规定我们必须配合，只要赢了就行。

EvelynI agree. Let's play to our strengths.我同意你的观点，各凭本事。

埃尔文Our respective strengths.各凭本事。

Retaliation - 1 反扑-1

A week later, in the temporary tactical command center.一周后，临时战术指挥中心。

PythonYour deployments are a mess and there's no logic to your attacks. I'm not expecting you to learn to work together in the span of a few short days, but I didn't expect you to master the skill of sabotaging each other first.布防一塌糊涂，进攻毫无章法。我不指望短短几天你们能学会配合，但没想到你们居然先学会了互相拆台。

PythonEvelyn, step forward!伊芙琳，出列！

EvelynSir, yes, sir!是！教官！

PythonTell me, are those mushrooms growing in your neural cloud systems or are they just filled with water?跟我说说你的心智系统到底是长了蘑菇还是浸了水？

PythonYour tactical deployment did nothing but cause problems for Erwin. You went in one after the other—were you that desperate to advertise your comrades' positions to the enemy?你的战术布置完全就是在给埃尔文添乱。一前一后，生怕敌人不知道自己战友在哪里是吗？

埃尔文Pfft—噗嗤——

PythonErwin, step forward!埃尔文，出列！

埃尔文Sir, yes, sir!是！教官！

PythonYou have the gall to laugh!? Do you think you did very well yourself?你还好意思笑？你以为你做得很好？

PythonSure, Evelyn's deployment had problems, but in the final stronghold assault, she was drawing fire away from you. And what did you do? You circled round and round so many times. What the hell were you so wary of?伊芙琳战术布置确实有问题，但在最后的攻坚战里也实打实为你们吸引了火力。但你做了什么？你们那么多迂回绕后是在防备什么？

PythonWere you scared of your comrades or were you playing Snake? All your platoon needed to do was make a stealthy advance followed by a short charge and you could have ended the exercise at least 45 minutes ahead of time!防备战友还是玩贪吃蛇？！你的小队只需要一个变相行军加短途冲刺，就能至少提前四十五分钟结束这场演练！

埃尔文Sir, I understand where I was wrong, sir!报告教官我错了！

PythonThe third exercise is in two days. If you don't make any progress by then, don't bother training any further, and just pack your bags and head home.两天后开始第三场演练，再毫无长进你们就不要练了，直接收拾行李卷铺盖各回各家吧。

伊芙琳&埃尔文Sir, yes, sir!是！教官！

After the last trooper leaves the room, the severe expression on Python's face softens, replaced by one of earnest contemplation.在最后一名士兵离开房间后，派森脸上的严肃狠厉登时敛起，换上了认真思索的表情。

He turns the monitor on again and replays the training footage while organizing and updating his training plan in the corner.他重新点开了屏幕，开始反复播放训练中的片段，并在角落整理迭代应对方案。

PythonIf Evelyn's team had cut in from here... No, that's not right. That logic's for delegation training.如果当时伊芙琳的小队从这里切入……不，不对。这还是团队配合的思路。

PythonI can't apply my past practices to a mixed deployment. Need to narrow my scope.不能把过去的习惯套用在混编上，视角要再小一些。

PythonRight, assuming only Erwin and I were there...对，假设只有我和埃尔文……

After leaving the tactical command center, Erwin and Evelyn end up walking side by side again.离开临时战术指挥中心，埃尔文和伊芙琳再次走到了一起。

埃尔文What do you think?你怎么想？

EvelynI have no idea what you're getting at.我不知道你在说什么。

埃尔文Come off it. You feel it too, don't you? The pressure of facing Instructor Python head-on. He is such a formidable field commander, he's an all-rounder instructor in every sense of the word.别装了。你能感受到的吧，直面派森教官的压力。他的指挥太恐怖了，真正意义上的全能教官。

埃尔文Let's work together, if we don't... No, even if we DO work together, I sense that our chances are slim. There's too much we need to take care of.合作吧，再不合作的话……不，就算我们合作，我都感觉希望渺茫。我们要解决的东西太多了。

EvelynSo are you backing out?你退缩了？

埃尔文Just expressing how I feel about it. I'm still a soldier, you know.我只是感慨一下而已，我好歹也是个军人。

EvelynYou see, that's why I say humans are sensitive and fragile.所以说人类就是这样敏感且脆弱。

埃尔文Do you really not feel any fear, not even a little?你真就没有哪怕一点点畏惧？

EvelynThe only thing in a Doll's dictionary is to "obey." Instructor Python wants us to defeat him, so I will do my best to defeat him.人形的字典里只有执行命令。派森教官希望我们打败他，那我就会努力做到打败他。

埃尔文I'm starting to admire the single-mindedness of you Dolls.我突然开始有点羡慕你们人形的纯粹了。

EvelynWe don't have much in the way of emotions, so naturally we don't feel much about things.我们没有那么多情绪，自然也就没有那么多感触。

埃尔文Ahem... We've strayed off the topic. What do you say to working together?呵……话题扯远了，合作的事你怎么说？

EvelynI can convince the Dolls under me to coordinate with you. They won't reject that proposal.我可以说服手下的人形跟你们配合，他们不会拒绝这个提议。

EvelynBut right now, the problem lies in the direction in which we should be directing our efforts.现在的问题就在于我们该朝什么方向努力。

埃尔文Let's have a meeting. We'll invite people from both sides and brainstorm something.开个会吧，把两边的人都叫来，我们集思广益。

EvelynHuh? Brainstorm? That... that doesn't adhere to the regulations.哈？集思广益？这……这不符合规矩。

埃尔文The regs? Are soldiers forbidden from holding meetings or from socializing?规矩？军人不允许开会还是不允许交流？

EvelynNo... What I mean is... Uh...不……我的意思是……这……

埃尔文If programs and computations could solve everything, Instructor Python wouldn't need to do all this. It's time to put down our pointless biases; what we need is victory.如果程序计算可以解决一切问题，派森教官也不需要这么做了。是时候放下无聊的矜持了，我们需要的是胜利。

EvelynBut even if we can find a direction that way, we won't be able to make a breakthrough in just a couple of days.但就算我们真的能通过这种方式找到方向，也不可能在两天内有所突破。

埃尔文Human soldiers aren't afraid of failure. They fear defeat breaking their backs.人类的军人不怕失败，怕的是失败压垮了脊梁。

埃尔文Our willpower is the reason why we can create miracles, and there's been no shortage of miracles throughout human history!意志是我们创造奇迹的根源，在人类的历史上，从不缺少奇迹！

EvelynI find it hard to understand what you're saying.我难以理解你的说法。

埃尔文You'll get it someday. Try to understand us by looking at the facts. Also, we're not fighting alone.你会理解的，用事实去理解我们。而且，我们并不是孤军奋战。

Ding—叮——

Just then, Erwin's and Evelyn's communicators suddenly chime in with a message notification.话音刚落，伊芙琳和埃尔文的通讯器同时响起来信提示。

埃尔文It's from the instructor.是教官的邮件。

EvelynLooks like you were right.看来你的说法是正确的。

Erwin grins at Evelyn—genuinely, with no mockery.埃尔文头一次对伊芙琳露出了笑容，诚心诚意，不带任何嘲讽的笑容。

埃尔文Let's try these new tactics out.让我们试试新的战术吧。

EvelynAlright, then. You humans always come up with ideas that our processing can't fathom.好吧，你们人类的想法总是超乎我们的计算。

Retaliation - 2 反扑-2

A month later, during the preparations for the 9th mock battle.一个月后，第九次攻防演练备战期。

In the temporary tactical command center, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，临时战术指挥中心。

人类侦察兵Sir... the sensors on the western flank have been activated. In accordance to your instructions, the sensor radius encompasses nine listening posts.报告教……报告长官，西线感应圈已激活。按照您的教导，感应圈的侦测范围囊括了九个哨点。

人类侦察兵Enemy detected! Sir, the sensors are reporting 30 pings. They're presumably two squads of Dolls trying to circle around and infiltrate the western flank.发现敌踪！报告长官，感应圈侦测报点三十，预估为两支人形小队，正在迂回潜入西线。

PythonLooks like Evelyn still hasn't learned her lesson. There's no such thing as a blind spot in detection coverage when you have a complete sensor array. Team 1, take 50 men and wipe out these two squads.看来伊芙琳还是没有学乖，在完备的警戒圈面前，侦测死角是不存在的。1号，带五十人把这两支队伍敲掉。

人类侦察兵Yes, sir!是，长官！

PythonTeam 2, sitrep.2号，汇报情况。

人形侦察兵Sir, according to our analysis, there are three optimal routes through Polden Forest. Team 2 has already set up an ambush on all three of them.报告长官，按照分析计算，白昼林地前往任务目标的最优路径一共有三条，第二小队已在三条路径中布设伏击圈。

人形侦察兵Route 2... Route 3... We've found traces of the enemy on all three routes. They're coming, and Erwin is leading them.线路二……线路三……三条线路都发现了敌人的踪迹，他们来了，领队的是埃尔文。

PythonHe's making the same old mistakes. Looks like I'll have to give these two idiots some special solo training the next time we meet up. They haven't improved a bit over the course of nine mock battles.还是同样的错误，看来下次集合的时候要单独教训一下这两个蠢货了，九次攻防演练下来几乎没有进步。

PythonTeam 2, you have discretion over what to do. Decide when to strike and gobble them all up for me.2号，批准自由行动，你们自行判断出手时机，把他们全都给我吃下来。

人形侦察兵Sir, yes, sir!是！长官！

Python shuts off his communicator and lights a cigarette before going over the footage from earlier again.派森关掉通讯，点了根烟，开始复盘之前的录像。

PythonAs I thought, placing my hopes on the trainees is both unrealistic and irresponsible.果然，把希望寄托在学生身上不现实，也不负责任。

PythonThis seems to be their limit. I'll just have to feel the rest of the way forward after this.眼下应该就是他们能做到的极限了，剩下的路就靠我来摸索吧。

After sticking the cigarette in his mouth, Python begins analyzing the footage. However, the comm system blares out an alert in the very next moment.叼着烟，派森开始对录像进行计算分析。然而下一秒，通讯系统陡然鸣响。

PythonTemp command center here.这里是临时指挥中心。

EvelynSir, mission objective on the western flank has been secured, over.报告教官，西线任务据点已拿下，over。

Python1... Evelyn? Did you eliminate Team 1?1……伊芙琳？你把1号他们解决了？

EvelynSir, yes, sir.是的，教官。

PythonWell, that's a surprise. So you're now capable of...这可真是让我惊喜，你们的战斗能力已经……

EvelynSir, sorry, sir. This time, we brought 70 people to the western flank. The sensors you set up simply didn't pick up anyone who isn't a Doll.抱歉教官，我们这次前来西线的有七十人，只不过您设置的感应圈只对人形起效。

Python! ...You found a loophole? Or...！……你钻了我的空子？还是说……

Python's eyes narrow in realization.派森眯起眼，似乎意识到了什么。

埃尔文Sir, it was a misdirection, sir. Ever since the 6th exercise, Evelyn and I agreed to only use Dolls on the western flank. Looks like our planning paid off.是误导，教官。从第六次演练开始，我和伊芙琳就协商只在西线投放人形，看来策略生效了。

PythonHm? You've already dealt with Team 2?嗯？你把2号解决了？

人形侦察兵Sir, no, sir. We've captured Erwin, but he requested that we allow him to speak with you. The rules of war state that he has that right.并没有，长官。我们拿下了埃尔文，只是他要求与您通讯。根据战争中的条约，他有这个权利。

Clap, clap, clap...啪啪啪——

Python suddenly laughs, and quietly applauds.派森突然笑了起来，轻轻地鼓起了掌。

PythonLooks like you've learned something about humans and Dolls working together. Very good, definitely worthy of praise.看来你们的确对于人类和人形的合作有了点心得，不错，值得表扬。

PythonUnfortunately, you didn't seize the objective on the eastern flank. That said, you DID pull a fast one on me.只可惜东线的任务据点你们并没有拿下，不然还真让你们摆了一道。

埃尔文Sir, that may not be, sir.那可未必，教官。

Python...Hm?……嗯？

Beep—滴——

人类侦察兵Sir, Ma'am... We've secured the objective on the eastern flank. Mission successful.报……报告二位队长，东线据点已拿下，幸不辱命。

人形侦察兵But how!? All three routes on the eastern flank were...怎么会？！明明东线的三条路线都……

Python...Looks like you really did come up with a surprise for me. Go on, tell me. How did you do it?……看来你们真的给我折腾出了点惊喜，说说吧，怎么做到的？

EvelynSir, there are limits to a Doll's data processing, and while the defenders managed to compute the most ideal routes, so could we. If everyone knows the optimal solutions...报告教官，人形的数据计算存在一定的局限性，防守方能算得出最优解路线，我们同样也能。如果大家都知道了最优解是什么……

埃尔文Then the most optimal solution isn't actually the most optimal. All we needed to do was reassign part of our people, including myself as platoon leader to serve as bait, and then...那么最优解就不是最优解了。我们只需要调出部分人手，包括我这个队长在内，在这里作为诱饵，那么……

PythonAnd then from a Doll's perspective, the only thing they'd face on the eastern flank would be you, the bait.那么以人形视角来判断，东线要面对的就只有你们这些诱饵了。

PythonHahaha! Good! I'm very pleased with this outcome!哈哈哈哈，好！我很满意！

PythonI hereby announce the end of the 9th mock battle! Everyone, gather in the training yard!我宣布第九次攻防演练即刻结束！所有人，训练操场集合！

PythonNo, even if you possess exceptional individual strength, there's no reason why 50 people can't beat 30.不对，就算你个人能力超常，也没道理五十人打不过三十人。

Retaliation - 3 反扑-3

Two months later, in the days leading up to the Military Games.两个月后，预定军事竞赛时间前夕。

In the temporary tactical command center, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，临时战术指挥中心。

伊芙琳&埃尔文Sir!报告！

PythonHave a seat. Tell me about what happened over the past week.坐吧，汇报一下近期的情况。

埃尔文Sir, after the ninth exercise, we changed the admission standards for the Gar... the Garbage Collectors.报告教官，在第九次演练后，我们更改了垃……垃圾回收队的入队标准。

埃尔文We've already finished four rounds of substitutions and allowed all the personnel in the training camp to experience a mixed unit deployment.目前已完成了四次轮替，训练营的所有成员都已经体验过了一遍混编模式。

EvelynRegarding the training methods for a mixed unit, after we found the general direction and combined it with the experience and ideas that you gave us, our adjutant team came up with 32 different training plans, which we've already sent to your mailbox. Please have a look, sir.关于混编模式的训练方式，在找到大方向后，结合您提供的经验和思路，我方参谋团整合出了三十二种不同的方案，已发至您的邮箱，请查阅。

埃尔文Also, we've begun night battle training.以及，我们开始尝试夜战演练了。

Python...Oh? And whose idea was that?……哦？是谁的主意？

埃尔文Sir, the Dolls insisted that we obtain more combat data samples to help with analysis.报告教官，是人形方执意要求增加战斗样本以辅助分析。

EvelynSir, we believe this training is essential.报告教官，我们认为这是必不可少的训练。

PythonThe two of you are just full of surprises, aren't you? However, there are only a few days left until the Military Games. What do you think of the current training progress?你们俩给我的惊喜真是越来越多了。不过距离军事竞赛也没几天了，你们对目前的训练进度怎么看？

EvelynThe Dolls and humans can reach a certain level of cohesion during mixed deployments and compensate for each others' weaknesses. While the effectiveness of this method is limited, I believe we have achieved the best results that are currently possible.人形和人类已经能达成一定程度上的混编合作，依靠互补的形式增强配合。虽然效果有限，但我认为已经做到了目前能做到的最好。

埃尔文Regarding the Military Games, Evelyn and I have come up with some rather radical training plans which will maximize the advantages of mixed deployments. They are very costly to implement, but they should serve as a trump card.针对军事竞赛，我和伊芙琳构思了一些较为极端的方案，可以最大程度地发挥混编的特殊优势，只不过代价太大。但当成杀手锏应该没有问题。

PythonVery good. Then...很好，那么……

Python is interrupted by his comm system. He glances at the identity of the caller and frowns imperceptibly.话音刚落，派森的通讯系统忽地响了起来。扫了一眼来电方，他微不可察地皱了皱眉。

PythonThat's all for today.今天就到这里吧。

After Erwin and Evelyn leave the room, Python takes the call.在埃尔文和伊芙琳离开房间后，派森才接通通讯。

通讯频道2Good afternoon, Instructor Python.中午好，派森教官。

通讯频道2Oh, I almost forgot. You're no longer my instructor, Python.噢，差点忘了，你已经不是我的教官了，派森。

PythonSo you're the trainer for the SRAR? Whoever they have in charge of staffing must be blind.南恒军区的教官是你？他们负责点兵的家伙眼光真差。

通讯频道2You're still as rude as ever, I see. But I'm now out of your baton's reach.你还是跟以前一样不留口德，但现在你的教棍可打不到我。

PythonMy students will teach you a lesson on my behalf.我的学生会替我教训你。

通讯频道2Oh? You're talking about that rabble who are weak enough to work with tin cans?哈？你指的是那些软弱到和铁块合作的杂牌军吗？

通讯频道2You won't stand a chance even in a stand-up fight, let alone the present format.正面作战都没有胜算，就更不要提现在这种模式了。

PythonSo you did have a hand in changing the rules of the Military Games.军竞规则更改果然跟你有关。

通讯频道2Oh, don't say that. It's what everyone wants to see, no?别这么说嘛，这是大家都想看到的不是吗？

通讯频道2"Mixed units with humans and Dolls are the future of warfare." Wooow, what an exciting theory.“人形人类混编军是战争的未来。”哇——哦，真是让人心惊胆战的结论。

通讯频道2Since they're the future of warfare, then surely changing the Military Games from a stand-up mock battle to a meeting engagement shouldn't be a problem for them, no?既然是战争的未来，那么军竞从正面对抗的攻防演练改成遭遇战，对他们来说应该也没什么大不了的，对吧？

PythonEach generation of the SRAR is worse than the last. If this were the old days, someone with a mouth like yours would be chowing down on lunch in a septic tank by now.南恒军区真是一代不如一代了。你这么油嘴滑舌，放在过去这会儿应该在粪水里吃午餐。

通讯频道2...Enough!……够了！

PythonWhat, don't you miss me?怎么，想起我的好了吗？

通讯频道2...Jeez, you're still the same instructor from hell. Shouldn't have forgotten that.……呼，教官就是教官，我的错。

通讯频道2Let's get down to business. I'm representing the Military Games Committee to verify that you haven't revealed the change in format to an encounter battle to your trainees. Have you?还是来说正事吧。我代表军事竞赛委员会向你确认，你没有把这次遭遇战的改动提前透露给手下的学员吧？

PythonThat's an order, and orders are absolute.这是军令，军令如山。

通讯频道2Excellent. I look forward to seeing you again.很好，我很期待重逢。

通讯频道2Don't hold it against me, Python. Dolls shouldn't be on the same footing as human beings. You're destined to die out.别怪我，派森，人形这种东西就不该和人类平起平坐，你们注定被淘汰。

Beep—嘀——

PythonTwo months ago, I might have agreed with you. Dolls are Dolls and humans are humans.两个月前的我可能会赞同你的说法，人形归人形，人类是人类。

PythonBut now...只是现在……

Python picks up his cigarette and opens the mailbox on his screen. He reads through each of the training plans Evelyn has sent him.派森燃起香烟，点开屏幕上的邮箱，一条一条地看起了伊芙琳发来的训练方案。

PythonIt may well be worth a try.未尝不可一试啊。

Retaliation - 4 反扑-4

1:30am, in the ready room.凌晨一点三十，备战室。

埃尔文Evelyn, aren't you done yet?伊芙琳，还没好吗？

EvelynAccording to the intel that just came in 30 minutes ago, we'll need to come up with a new strategy.根据三十分钟前传来的情报，我需要模拟新的策略。

埃尔文Can't you Dolls act on your own without having to consult a plan?你们人形就不能脱离方案自由行动吗？

EvelynWe can, but it's not reliable enough. It's best to have many plans in reserve... Hang on.可以，但不够可靠，最好有足够多的方案储备……等等。

埃尔文What's wrong?怎么了？

EvelynSomething's not right. Is it me or did something trip the sensor perimeter around the base?不对劲，训练营地外围的感应圈刚刚好像被触发了？

Evelyn narrows her eyes, then turns to the security camera monitor.伊芙琳眯起眼，转身开始操作监控设备。

EvelynThere are no logs. Was it a false alarm?没有记录，是误触吗？

Erwin frowns. He walks to the window, then places the whistle sewn to the inside of his collar between his lips and blows.埃尔文听罢皱起了眉头，他转身走向窗边，叼起衣领内侧的口哨吹了起来。

Tchootchoo— Tchootchoo— Tchoo—啾啾————啾啾——啾——

Bird calls echo through the night sky, but there is no response. Erwin's frown deepens.鸟鸣声划过夜空，却没有任何回应，埃尔文眉头皱得更紧了。

埃尔文Something's not right. My people aren't responding...情况不对，我的人没有回应……

Chakchakchak... Chak!喳喳喳——喳！！

Just then, a harsh bird call suddenly rings out.话音刚落，一道尖锐的鸟鸣陡然响起。

埃尔文***! You're right, it's the SRA!**！你是对的，是南恒的人！

EvelynAn ambush!? They're not following the rules?偷袭？！他们不守规矩？

埃尔文Hell if I know, we don't have time to worry about this. Get your people up, I don't want to lose the Military Games for some stupid reason.鬼知道，现在不是纠结这个的时候了，喊人！我可不想军竞莫名其妙地输掉。

EvelynYou lot, with me. As for the others, go with Erwin and organize a defense.你们几个，跟我走，其他人和埃尔文一起去组织防御。

Hard Fight - 1 恶仗-1

Outside the training camp, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，训练营地外。

南恒士兵09Foxhound, Foxhound, the rabbit has bolted from the burrow. Repeat, the rabbit has bolted from the burrow.猎狐猎狐，兔子炸窝了，兔子炸窝了。

南恒士兵17Foxhound copy. Activating the Balmung, hunt them down!猎狐收到，猎狐收到。巴尔莫洛启动，直接端掉，直接端掉。

巴尔莫洛Beep— Beepbeepbeep—滴——滴滴滴——

In the middle of the night, a stream of human troopers and a massive mechanical monstrosity paradrop into the forest, then set out toward the training camp.夜幕中，接二连三的人类士兵和一架巨大的机械造物空降至森林中，朝着训练营地进发。

Bang!砰——！

A thunderous noise shakes the ground, and the Balmung shudders mid-step.巨大的声响蓦地炸起，正在行进的巴尔莫洛晃了晃身体。

EvelynHow'd it go?效果如何？

人类士兵We can't blow it up, it's a big bugger!炸不掉，是个大家伙！

南恒士兵04Rabbits sighted, rabbits sighted. Fire at will. Carry on at your own discretion!发现兔子发现兔子，自由捕猎，自由行动！

EvelynGo! I'll cover you!你们走！我殿后。

人类士兵Hey! What the hell do you take us for!?喂！你把我们当什么人了！

EvelynMy shield has 80 separate trigger points. I'll only be ruled out once they're all gone. You guys only have one each!我的盾牌上有八十个触发点，得都灭了我才会退场，你们身上只有一个！

EvelynGo back and tell Erwin what's going on, we need to find some way to deal with this mech!回去告诉埃尔文这里的情况，我们必须想办法对付这些机兵！

人类士兵That ****ing hunk of junk, THAT's the real tin can here!真****的铁疙瘩，这些破玩意才是真正的铁疙瘩！

EvelynStop talking and go!别说了，快去！

Hard Fight - 2 恶仗-2

In the temporary command center.临时战术指挥中心。

通讯频道2Your men are very "keen", Python. How did you train them to have such indomitable spirit?你的人很“敏锐”啊，派森。你是怎么做到让他们在这个点也精神抖擞的呢？

通讯频道2Still, it's useless. The heavy mech that we've deployed isn't for fun and games. It might only be a test unit, but the Balmung is a killing machine in every sense of the word. Also...但是没用的，这批重甲可不是那些小打小闹的玩意。虽然只是试验机，但巴尔莫洛可是真正意义上的杀戮兵器。而且……

通讯频道2Is this what you meant by a mixed unit of humans and Dolls? Hahahahaha! They're undisciplined and disorganized, are they supposed to be the future of warfare?这就是你们所谓的人类和人形混编吗？哈哈哈哈哈哈！毫无章法，不成体系，就这还战争的未来？

PythonThey've only been trained for less than three months.他们只训练了不到三个月。

通讯频道2Are you making excuses for your upcoming loss of employment? The "Instructor Python" I knew only needed a month to make a new man out of me—你是在为自己的失职开脱吗？我认识的“派森教官”，曾经可是只用了一个月就让我们脱胎换骨呢——

PythonDon't give me that nonsense, you know very well this is hardly a fair instance of the Military Games.不用这么惺惺作态，你自己很清楚这并不是一次公平的军事竞赛。

通讯频道2...Yes, that's right. It's not fair, but who cares?……是，没错，的确不公平。但谁又在乎那个呢。

通讯频道2I dislike Dolls. My comrades dislike Dolls. Even my superiors dislike Dolls.我不喜欢人形，我的战友不喜欢人形，我们的上司也不喜欢人形。

通讯频道2Nobody likes Dolls. Isn't the Balmung better? It doesn't have all those nonsensical thoughts and it certainly doesn't try to overstep its bounds, thinking it can order humans around.没有人喜欢人形，巴尔莫洛不好吗？不会有那么多乱七八糟的想法，更不会想要越俎代庖，妄想对人类指手画脚。

通讯频道2Nothing to say? Ah, Instructor, whatever happened to your fire? Still, I can understand how you feel.没话说了吗？唉，教官，你以前不是这样的。不过我能理解你的心情。

通讯频道2Let's watch it all unfold in real time. What exactly have your trainees learned?还是让我们来看看实时转播的画面吧，你的学员们努力到什么程度了？

Hard Fight - 3 恶仗-3

The massive explosion is accompanied by streaks of flame, causing heavy tremors that deter the Balmung's advance.巨大的轰鸣裹挟着花火倏地出现，重重地震退了眼前的巴尔莫洛。

Erwin leads the base troops onto the battlefield, just in time.埃尔文带着营地内的士兵们及时赶到了战场。

埃尔文Evelyn, fall back!伊芙琳，撤！

埃尔文Team 2, advance with me and stop it! Cover Evelyn's retreat!二队跟我上前，把它给我拦下来！掩护伊芙琳撤退！

埃尔文Team 1, take care of those cowards who only know how to launch sneak attacks! The rest of you, provide long-range fire support for Team 2!一队处理掉那些只会偷袭的软脚虾，其他人远程火力支援二队！

被点名的士兵Roger!收到！

Under the sudden surge of pressure, Evelyn and Erwin show incredible coordination while leading their respective forces.在陡然增强的压力下，伊芙琳和埃尔文各自率领的队伍展现出了惊人的默契。

The massive mechanical construct wavers under the barrage of fire from all around it.巨大的机械造物在众人的围攻下摇摇欲坠。

EvelynScouts? Are the scouts there? We need to know where this thing's core is!侦察兵？侦察兵在吗？！我们需要知道这个家伙的核心点在哪里！

人形侦察兵I'm on it! Give me a bit more time!我在，我正在！再给我一点时间！

人类侦察兵Don't bother scanning it, we'll all be cold corpses by the time you finish going over that tin can!别扫描了，等你扫描完整个铁疙瘩黄花菜都凉了！

人形侦察兵...Got it, marking now!……明白，开始标记！

The two scouts quickly identify the Balmung's weak spots and sync this information to everyone's comm systems.两位侦察兵迅速将巴尔莫洛的脆弱部分标记，并同步到了所有人的通讯系统中。

伊芙琳&埃尔文Focus fire! Hit it hard, now!集中火力，给我打！

嘣——嘣——Creak— Creak— (Mechanical groan)嘎嘎——嘎吱——

The massive mech staggers under the increased weight of fire, and sparks fly from its joints.巨大的机械造物在众人的围攻下逐渐不支，关节处火花四溅。

埃尔文The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Change targets, get rid of these SRA bastards!这些大块头也不过如此。转移火力，追那些南恒的小兔崽子！

巴尔莫洛Beep— Beep—嘀——嘀——

埃尔文What?什么？

EvelynIt shouldn't be this easy to take out... This isn't an ordinary test unit!这样的抗击打能力不对劲……它不是普通的试验机！

Thump!咚——！

The Balmung, which was on the verge of collapse, suddenly finds its feet and swings its massive metal fists at the people around it.方才还摇摇欲坠的巴尔莫洛瞬间稳住了身形，挥舞着巨大的铁拳朝众人袭来。

人类侦察兵Directly trace and mark the dynamic and mechanical connection points! Even if we can't find its core, it'll be just as disabled if we can take out its propulsion!直接根据动力学和机械学标记连接点啊！找不到核心点我们直接废了它的行动力也是一样的！

EvelynErwin, get back! It's got add-on packs like the kind you'd find on a frontline heavy mech!埃尔文，躲开！！它搭载了服役重甲才有的外挂设备！

Hard Fight - 4 恶仗-4

In the temporary tactical command center.临时战术指挥中心。

Python's pupils contract as he watches the change in the Balmung on his screen.派森通过屏幕看到了巴尔莫洛的变化，瞳孔陡然一缩。

PythonI demand an explanation—this Balmung has nothing to do with what was agreed on regarding the game's format.我需要一个解释，这台巴尔莫洛和事先定好的竞赛内容有出入。

通讯频道2...Is there some discrepancy? Surely that cannot be. Oh my, the logistics crews must have accidentally mixed up the test unit's model number...……有出入吗？没有吧。噢天哪，可能是后勤人员不小心搞错了测试的型号……

PythonEnough shifting the blame. Such devious behavior does not befit a soldier.不要顾左右而言他，你们这样的做事风格也配叫军人？

PythonAre you really that desperate to win!?你们就这么输不起？！

通讯频道2I'm sorry, Python. The orders I received were to utterly crush the mixed human and Doll training contingent and show the world where the future of warfare truly lies.抱歉，派森。我接到的命令是在军事竞赛中彻底打垮人类和人形混编的训练营，告诉世界什么才是战争的未来。

通讯频道2Not childish mixed compositions like this, but loyal human soldiers with reliable mechanical constructs.不是这种儿戏一样的编制，而是忠诚的人类军人加上可靠的机械造物。

PythonYou might piss me off so much I'd ensure your soldiers won't live to see tomorrow—or have you not considered that possibility?你就不怕把我惹毛了让你们这些士兵有来无回？

通讯频道2There's nothing you can do, Python. The Committee can argue over the Balmung all they want, but if an instructor steps in, that changes everything.你不能出手的，派森。如果说巴尔莫洛的问题还可以丢给委员会扯皮，教官入场那性质就变了。

通讯频道2The moment you make a move, the SRA wins.在你动手的那一刻，南恒就赢了。

Thud!啪——

Python hangs up without any hesitation and storms out of the room.派森毫不犹豫地挂掉了通讯，起身跃出房间。

Hard Fight - 5 恶仗-5

Faced with the massive iron fist, Erwin can't respond in time. Only by acting on sheer instinct is he able to heed Evelyn's instructions and roll to the side.面对巨大铁拳的埃尔文来不及反应，本能让他听从伊芙琳的指示向旁边翻滚。

埃尔文Tsk, too late...啧，来不及……

Erwin can't get out of the Balmung's attack range in time. That much is obvious to everyone.埃尔文无法及时撤出巴尔莫洛的攻击范围。所有人都意识到了这点。

That's when Evelyn charges in with superhuman speed, raising her shield in front of Erwin.而伊芙琳在这时以超越人类极限的速度冲上前，在埃尔文面前架起了盾牌。

Clang!砰！！

Evelyn...Hng!……唔！

Evelyn is literally pounded into the ground. She tries to get up, but the side of her body that's holding her shield refuses to move.伊芙琳被硬生生砸进地面。她试图爬起，但持盾侧的身体完全不听她的指挥。

埃尔文EVELYN!伊芙琳！

Before the Balmung can attack again, Erwin hurries over to Evelyn's side and drags her into the nearby vegetation.赶在巴尔莫洛再次攻击前，埃尔文赶到伊芙琳身边，将她拖入一旁的灌木中。

埃尔文Evelyn! Are you alright? Can you hear me?伊芙琳！你还好吗，能听见我说话吗？

埃尔文The instructor's heading over right now! Those bastards broke the rules!教官正在过来！这帮家伙违规了！

EvelynWe can't... let the instructor... step in... We'll lose...不能……让……教官插手，会……输。

埃尔文But...!可是……！

EvelynTime to... bring out those widgets we prepared!用那个……之前说好的那个！

Evelyn(Coughs heavily) Ptoo!咳……呸！

Evelyn raises her arm and pounds her chest heavily. The clanking mechanical noise coming from her body gradually ceases.伊芙琳抽出手，重重地锤了一下自己的胸腔，扭曲的咔咔声骤响，而后归于平静。

EvelynGo with Plan C.用3号方案。

埃尔文Are you alright?你没事了？

EvelynI've activated emergency measures, no need to worry about me. Use Plan C. We can't let the instructor intervene.启动了紧急预案，不用担心我。用3号方案，不能让教官插手。

埃尔文Got it!好！

Erwin steps out of the vegetation and starts giving orders. Part of the troops fall back, while the others rush toward the Balmung.埃尔文走出灌木，开始下达指令。一部分人开始向后退，而另一部分人则直接朝着巴尔莫洛冲锋。

人类士兵Up and at 'em!给我起！！

Several peculiar-looking bombs are thrown at the Balmung. The SRA troopers around it couldn't stop them in time.数枚样式独特的炸弹被扔向巴尔莫洛，边上的南恒士兵来不及制止。

南恒士兵32Holy Christ! Those are EMPs! Are those tin men trying to get themselves killed? They'll get caught in the blast radius too!见鬼！是EMP！这些铁人不要命了吗？！他们自己也会被卷进去的。

Bang!砰——

A blinding light flashes past. The Balmung comes to an abrupt halt, and the SRA troopers watch in fear as it suddenly keels over.耀眼的强光闪过，巴尔莫洛陡然停止运转，在南恒士兵惊恐的眼神中轰然倒塌。

The Dolls who rushed it go down along with it.随之一起倒下的，还有方才发起冲锋的人形。

南恒士兵24You're dead!你们死定了！

人类士兵Out of my way!滚开！

Just then, over a dozen human soldiers spring out of the bushes. Some of them rush to form a defense line, while others move with practiced skill to drag the immobilized Dolls away.只见十余名等待已久的人类士兵从丛林中跃出，部分人动作飞快持枪地拉起防线，而另一部分人则动作娴熟地拖起失去行动能力的人形朝后撤退。

Before the SRA troopers can react, the Dolls who fell back earlier immediately charge in again, and under Erwin's leadership, they take turns to fill the gaps in the defense line.还不待南恒士兵有所动作，先前后退的人形重新冲上，在埃尔文的指挥下，交替着续上了防线的缺口。

埃尔文You're the ones who are going to die, morons!死定的是你们，白痴！

Hard Fight - 6 恶仗-6

In the woods on the outskirts of the battle zone.交战区域外围丛林。

PythonLooks like you miscalculated.看起来你们失算了。

通讯频道2...A suicide attack. I can't believe you came up with that.……自杀式袭击，真亏你们想的出来。

通讯频道2But it isn't over yet, Python, not over yet...但还没完，派森，还没完……

Right on cue, a burst of noise comes from above the forest and yet another Balmung descends from the sky.话音刚落，刺耳的喧噪声在丛林上空响起，又一台巴尔莫洛从天而降。

PythonSon of a bitch, you're going too far!混账东西，你们太过分了！

通讯频道2Sorry, Python, but we need to win.抱歉了，派森，我们必须要赢。

Hard Fight - 7 恶仗-7

埃尔文Fall back! Everyone, fall back!撤退！全体撤退！！

Erwin scatters the SRA troopers with his gun while barking into his communicator.埃尔文一边用枪点退数名南恒士兵，一边对着通讯器嘶吼。

EvelynDoll platoon, listen to Erwin. I'll cover your retreat!人形部队，听埃尔文的指挥，我来断后，你们先撤！

人形侦察兵Your body's starting to smoke, Evelyn, don't push yourself!你的素体在冒烟了，伊芙琳，不要逞强！

EvelynMy movement speed is reduced by 80%. I'm more suited to staying behind and protecting the rear. Right now, we need to ensure the humans' survival.我的移动速度减慢了80%，适合留下断后。现在我们要优先保证人类的存活。

人类侦察兵...Evelyn, look out behind you!……伊芙琳，小心身后！

Evelyn turns and in her already-impaired field of vision, she sees another brand new Balmung touch down.反应过来的伊芙琳转过头，本就不大的视界里，又一只全新的巴尔莫洛轰然落地。

埃尔文Run, Evelyn, run!跑，伊芙琳，跑！

Erwin shouts in her direction. Instead of continuing his retreat, he raises his gun and fires at the Balmung's joints.埃尔文发出了怒吼。他没有继续撤退，而是端起枪向巴尔莫洛的关节处点射。

Evelyn...Erwin!……埃尔文！

Evelyn grits her teeth, then drags her smoking body out of the attack radius.伊芙琳咬着牙，拖着自己冒烟的素体往攻击范围外移动。

Both humans and Dolls once again combine their firepower and rain it down on the Balmung. However, the damage they inflict in the short term can't stop it.人类和人形交织的火力网再次袭向巴尔莫洛。然而，短时间之内的战损无法阻止它的行动。

The Balmung brings its fists down on Evelyn...巴尔莫洛的拳头向伊芙琳砸落下去——

A cloud of dust rises, obscuring the entire battlefield.烟尘随即弥散，遮蔽了整个战场。

Evelyn's eyes slowly open again.伊芙琳慢慢地取回了视野。

Evelyn...What happened? I...……怎么回事，我……？

The Balmung is no longer moving. Its fist has smashed one of Evelyn's arms, but that's all.巴尔莫洛停止了动作，它的拳头砸毁了伊芙琳一边的手臂，但也仅止于此。

Evelyn looks up, and her gaze meets Python's, who is standing on the Balmung's head.伊芙琳朝上看去，与站在巴尔莫洛头上的派森视线相对。

埃尔文In... Instructor?教……教官？

Python pulls his axe out of the Balmung's head armor, and amidst a shower of sparks, the Balmung completely ceases to function.派森从巴尔莫洛的头部装甲里抽出长斧，在四溅的火花里，巴尔莫洛彻底停止了运作。

人形士兵Evelyn!伊芙琳！

Everyone hurries to drag Evelyn to safety, then they look at Python, who has suddenly made an appearance.众人忙不迭地将伊芙琳拖到了安全地带，而后看向了突兀出现的派森。

The latter pulls a cigarette out of his pocket and lights it on the red-hot blade of his axe.后者从怀里掏出了根烟，摁在通红的斧刃上点燃。

He then walks decisively toward the remaining SRA troopers.而后不疾不徐地走向还在场间的南恒士兵。

Hard Fight - 8 恶仗-8

PythonYou have three minutes to get out of these woods.给你们三分钟的时间，滚出这片丛林。

南恒士兵13You!你！

Before he can finish, Python has already leaped in front of him and grabbed him by the lapels, then flings him into a nearby tree trunk.话音未落，派森已跃至他的跟前，揪着衣领直接朝着边上的树干就是一甩。

The soldier hits the tree with a loud crash. His head droops as he instantly loses consciousness.砰地一声巨响，那士兵脑袋一歪，彻底昏了过去。

PythonGET LOST NOW!还不快滚！

This time, nobody dares question him. The SRA troopers can't get away quickly enough, not even bothering to carry their colleagues away.这一次，没人再敢质疑，连同伴都来不及拾起，在场的所有南恒士兵忙不迭地开始后撤。

埃尔文Instructor, you stepped in... Does that mean...教官，您出手了……这……

埃尔文We've... lost?我们……输了吗？

Python doesn't answer Erwin's question. Instead, he pats him firmly on the back, then stuffs his cigarette into Erwin's mouth.派森没有回答埃尔文的问题，而是重重地拍了拍他的肩膀，将手里的烟塞到了埃尔文的嘴里。

PythonWell done. You did good, kid. Lots of guts in you.行了，干得不错，小子，够种。

PythonGather up your people. We're heading back to camp.带上你的人，我们回营。

埃尔文Uh... Um... But the Games...呜——唔——可这比赛……

PythonI praised you just a little bit and you start stuttering on me. Hurry up and take care of this place before heading back to camp. Let me deal with HQ.刚夸你一句就磨磨蹭蹭的，赶紧处理现场回营，军部那边我来交代。

埃尔文Sir, yes, sir!是！教官。

Teachers and Students 师生

In the temporary tactical command center, Krasno.克拉斯诺小镇，临时战术指挥中心。

通讯频段1The training camp is over and both platoons have been disbanded. Another unit will come to take over your campsite by noon tomorrow.训练营解散，两支队伍编制打散，明天中午十二点之前会有其他部队来接手你们的驻地。

PythonUnderstood, sir!明白！长官！

Python responds reflexively, then he falls silent for a while.派森条件反射性地应是，而后沉默了一会。

PythonSo this is the conclusion that HQ has reached?这是军部讨论出来的结果吗？

通讯频段1I understand your dissatisfaction with the situation, Python. I witnessed the entire ambush. So has the entire Committee, for that matter.我明白你的不满，派森，我看完了整场突袭战。不，应该说整个委员会都看完了整场突袭战。

PythonAnd based on what happened, you surmise that this path isn't workable? Erwin and Evelyn have a lot of potential, I hope you'll give them a...所以得出来的结论是这条路走不通？埃尔文和伊芙琳很有潜力，希望您能再给他们一点……

通讯频段1Many things show potential, Python. In the labs, among the general staff, they're everywhere. Just like the Balmung from this exercise. You halted that project, which is a credit to you.有潜力的路很多，派森。实验室里，参谋部里，有潜力的东西非常非常多。就像这次的巴尔莫洛，这项计划被你们打停了。这是荣誉。

通讯频段1What we need is something that can realize that potential. Mixed deployments have their possibilities, but that's all.我们缺的是能把潜力变现的东西。混编看起来确实有一定可能性，但也就这样而已。

通讯频段1Your mission is over, "Instructor Python." The training camp on the East Bank needs you. Take two days to rest and head out.你的任务已经结束了，“派森教官”。东河坡的训练营需要你，两天的休息时间，之后启程吧。

Python...Yes, sir!……是！长官。

After hanging up, Python looks behind him. Evelyn, Erwin and his other troopers are waiting silently inside the camp.挂掉通讯，派森看向身后。伊芙琳、埃尔文还有他们手下的士兵正沉默地站在营地里。

Are they angry? Disappointed? Python can't read their emotions, and the air is stagnant and dead.愤怒？失落？派森看不到他们的表情，而空气里弥漫着死寂的气息。

Beep—滴——

Just then, a new transmission comes in.就在这时，一条新的通讯插入。

通讯频段？Instructor Python?派森教官？

PythonYes, sir! This is Python. Your orders?是，长官！我是派森。请问有什么指示？

通讯频段？No need to be so formal. I'm not calling you in my capacity as an officer, but as a private individual. I believe you've already learned of the HQ's decision?不用那么正式，我不是以军官，而是以私人身份来找你的。我想你已经知道了军部的决定。

通讯频段？They believe there is no future in mixed human and Doll deployments, but I disagree.他们认为人形和人类混编没有未来，但我不这么觉得。

通讯频段？I would like you to provide me with the data pertaining to this training camp. You'll receive the relevant paperwork afterwards.我需要你提供此次训练营的相关资料，许可手续一会儿你会收到。

PythonUnderstood, sir!明白！长官！

PythonSir, do you really think...长官，您真的认为……

通讯频段？Of course. Why else would I be making this call? I think there will be many places where you will be needed in the future. I hope we will be able to stay in contact.当然，不然我为什么要专程打这一通电话？我想，未来需要你的地方还有很多，希望我们可以保持联系。

PythonI will, sir, as long as you need me.我会的，只要您有需要，长官。

Beep—嘀——

The transmission ends again. After pondering for a moment, he plants a cigarette in his mouth before heading back to the camp.通讯再次挂断，派森想了想，叼起根烟就朝着营地走去。

埃尔文Sorry, sir...抱歉，教官……

PythonPerk up, even the sparrows outside are louder than you. You lost a competition. It's not the end of the world.精神点儿，这声音还不如外头树枝上的麻雀。知道的人明白你输了比赛，不知道的还以为你马上就要死了。

埃尔文But we DID lose.但我们确实输了。

EvelynI am also responsible for this error in judgment.也有我误判的责任。

Python eyes them for a long time.派森看着他们良久。

PythonYou now actually sound like a team that knows how to work together. It was only a competition that you lost this time, but you might not be this lucky on the battlefield.你们已经像个合作的军团了。这次只是打输了比赛，但要是战场，就未必有这样的好运了。

PythonPull yourselves together, seedlings.振作一点，新兵蛋子们。

PythonYou did very well. Not even veteran troopers might have fared better than you against a pair of Balmungs, which didn't even exist in our intel.你们取得了出色的成绩，即使是身经百战的老兵，面对两台根本不在情报中的巴尔莫洛，也未必做得比你们更好。

PythonYour training will be handled by someone else after this. I hope that the next time I hear of you will be on citations for distinguished service.接下来你们的训练将由其他人接手。希望下次听到你们名字的时候，是你们取得战功的时候。

The soldiers look at Python, uncertain what to say.士兵们望着派森，欲言又止。

PythonWell?回答呢？

士兵们SIR, YES, SIR!……遵命，教官！

The birds in the forest take flight as the soldiers' shouts echo through the town. It's as though their training had never been interrupted, and the defeat they'd suffered were nothing but an interlude.林间飞鸟四散，士兵们的吼声划过小镇，仿佛训练从未中断，先前的种种不过一时的插曲。

Python opens his eyes, which are gleaming with pride.派森睁开眼睛，欣慰的笑意还未来得及从他眼里散去。

PythonHa... It's been a while since anyone called me that. Want to train under me, Commander?哈……真是久违的称呼。您也想试试我的训练吗，长官？

PythonGood morning, Commander.早上好，长官。

Morning, Instructor Python.早啊，派森教官。

You're awake.你醒了。

...……

ProfessorHow do you feel?感觉怎么样？

PythonLike a human who just woke up from a dream, just as you said. What are the results of my neural cloud evaluation?也许就像您说的，和人类做一场梦没什么差别。我的心智检定结果如何？

ProfessorAll good. You don't need extra stabilization measures.心智检定结果为优，不需要额外的稳定手段。

ProfessorWelcome to the Oasis, Python.欢迎来到绿洲，派森。

PythonThank you, Commander.谢谢您，长官。

At the firing range of the Oasis.绿洲，靶场。

Bang, bang, bang!呯呯呯——

The low-pitched cracks of consecutive gunshots fills the air, and a few new holes appear on the Doll-shaped target drones sliding back and forth.低沉的枪声接连鸣响，交错滑动的人形靶板上多了几个孔洞。

However, none of them are on the bullseye. In fact, very few of them have even hit the outer ring.然而那些枪洞却没有一个落在红心，甚至连中环都没几个。

EvelynWhew...呼——

Evelyn takes off her shooting glasses and earplugs, then begins stripping the gun she's holding.摘下护目镜和耳塞，伊芙琳开始拆卸手中的枪械。

PythonYou didn't even hit the target. That's not like you.一发上靶的都没有，真不像你啊。

EvelynSir, riot police do not shoot to kill. I was practicing non-lethal shots, sir.报告教官，防暴警察并不以杀伤为主，而且我练习的是非致命射击。

After giving her reflexive answer, Evelyn stiffens as she realizes who she's talking to.下意识应答的伊芙琳像是察觉到了什么，身体登时一顿。

PythonIt's been a while, Evelyn.好久不见，伊芙琳。

EvelynIn... Instructor?教……教官？

PythonI'm not your instructor anymore. Call me Python.我现在已经不是你的教官了，叫我派森就好。

Python smiles and takes out his cigarette case.派森笑了笑，拿出烟盒。

PythonWant one?来一根吗？

EvelynErm...呃……

PythonHehe, it's alright if you don't. Looks like you haven't changed.呵呵，不需要也没事。看来你没怎么变。

EvelynYou've changed a lot, though. What are you doing here, Instructor?您的变化就太大了。教官怎么会出现在这儿？

PythonIt's a long story. I just arrived at the Oasis. How about you give me a tour?说来话长。正好，我才刚来绿洲，带我熟悉一下怎么样？

EvelynSir! Er... Of course.是！呃……好的。

As she leads Python out of the range, Evelyn introduces him to the Oasis and tells him about how she's been lately.领着派森离开靶场，伊芙琳向他介绍着绿洲，还有自己的近况。

Evelyn...And after that, the Dolls from our unit were hired by the Velvet City PD and became their third riot police platoon.……这之后，我们队的人形接受了红丝绒城警局的雇佣，成为了第三批防暴警察。

PythonYou've all done very well. But given your performance, I thought you'd have gone and served in the army.你们都很不错。不过以你的优秀表现，我还以为你会直接进入军队服役。

EvelynIt's enough for us to be of use, wherever that may be.我们只要能发挥作用就够了，无论是在哪里。

PythonWherever it may be... Heh, yeah, Erwin said the exact same thing.无论是在哪里……呵，是啊，埃尔文也这么说。

EvelynI remember Erwin did end up going and signing up, Instruc... Python.我记得埃尔文去正式服役了，教……派森。

PythonYou two really haven't changed a bit. You just can't lose that habit, eh? Am I really that scary?你们两个还是跟以前一样，说话的口气完全改不掉，我有那么可怕吗？

EvelynSir... Ahem, not really.报告……咳，倒也没有。

PythonHaha, that doesn't sound convincing at all. Prove it with your actions!哈哈，完全没有说服力啊。用行动来说明你的看法！

EvelynSir! ...That's more like you.是！……这样才像您啊。

PythonWell, if you're feeling so nostalgic, why don't we head back to the shooting range and compare notes?这么怀念过去的话，现在回靶场比划比划？

EvelynThat suits me just fine. Let's go, I'll show you how I've grown during this time.这正合我意。走吧，让您看看我这段时间的成长。

Meeting Evelyn's fiery gaze, Python smiles in approval.迎着伊芙琳斗志盎然的目光，派森欣赏地笑了起来。

PythonLooks like my first day in the Oasis is going to be a surprising one, then? Don't disappoint me, Evelyn.看来我在绿洲的第一天就有可收获的惊喜了？可别让我失望，伊芙琳。

The brilliant sunlight of the Oasis shines down on the artificial grass, and the trampled blades straighten once more, full of life.绿洲灿烂的阳光照在人工草地上，一度被踩弯的草重新站起，生机盎然。

PythonThough I'd like to know... Where is Evelyn now?我想知道……伊芙琳现在在哪里？

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