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Symphonic Reprise

交响重奏

19 chapters · 1342 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Prelude of Honor 庄敬前奏

The Oasis, Medical Department.绿洲，医疗部。

A pink-haired figure hidden behind a pillar near the door writes away fervently.一个粉发的身影正躲在门前的柱子后奋笔疾书。

WillowLogged ID, Undine, model, E-Orchestra. Past experience... Previously an accomplished star.登记ID，温蒂妮，型号，E-Orchestra。履历是，曾经的大明星。

Willow"A sudden reappearance of a former star in the Oasis? The matter that's been keeping everyone up at night... Find out in this editorial from the frontlines!" Hehe, that'll do nicely for the headline!“旧日明星为何重现绿洲，协助伙伴为何彻夜难眠，欲知详情，请看前方记者发来速报！”嘿嘿，新闻标题就这么决定了！

De LaceyEh? You are...诶？请问你是……

WillowFinally! Thank you for your work, Miss De Lacey! How is Undine? Is she out of the red?终于出来了！辛苦啦德菈赛小姐！请问温蒂妮的状况如何？有脱离危险吗？

De LaceyHuh, how did you...咦，你是怎么知道……

WillowIt's only natural! For an ambassador of the Guardians to stay a whole three days at the Oasis, working tirelessly to take care of a companion, it's a story worthy of recognition. As the number one reporter in the Oasis, of course I noticed!这是当然的！庇护者一方派来的大使已在绿洲停留三天，为照顾友人不眠不休，这可是绿洲值得关注的大事。我身为绿洲头号记者，怎么能注意不到呢！

De LaceyThanks to everyone here at the Oasis, she's in a stable condition now. If you're looking for an interview, come again another day. She needs more rest right now.托绿洲各位的福，她现在状况稳定下来了。不过采访的话，还是改天再来吧，她现在还需要更多的休息呢。

WillowAh—Certainly, I'd better leave her to rest then. An interview is important, of course, but health comes first...啊——果然是这样，那还是让温蒂妮小姐好好休息吧。采访很重要没错，但首先肯定是保证患者的平安……

De LaceyThank you, it's rare to see journalists as respectful to patients as you.真难得见到这么尊重患者的记者，谢谢你。

Willow gives an embarrassed chuckle. At the same time, another pair of footsteps gradually approaches...薇洛儿有些不好意思地笑了。在这时，另外一个脚步声由远及近。

WillowEhh? The Prof's here too? To see Miss Undine?诶诶？怎么教授也来了？也是来看温蒂妮小姐的吗？

ProfessorYeah, the Medical Department reported neural stability yesterday. I'm here to note what's happened today, and proceed with the request that De Lacey put in.是啊，昨天医疗部才把心智状态稳定下来，我来确认一下今天的变化，顺便推进德菈赛提出的申请。

WillowOh... Oh! Miss De Lacey was saying that she hoped that we could keep Miss Undine here at the Oasis! So that means...哦……哦！之前德菈赛小姐说希望我们能让温蒂妮小姐留在绿洲吧！也就是说……

WillowThere's still hope for my headline?!头号新闻还是有救的？！

ProfessorIf everything goes well, there might be, yes.如果一切顺利的话，我想还是有机会的。

De LaceyHowever, you might need to wait—不过，可能还是要等……

WillowHang on, Miss De Lacey, behind you!等等德菈赛小姐，你的身后！

De LaceyEh?诶？

De Lacey turns around subconsciously. At the same time, a few figures emerge from behind her, lining up in an orderly manner to her left and right.德菈赛下意识地转头看去。与此同时，她身后突然钻出几个影子，井然有序地站成左右两排。

???Greetings, esteemed .您好，尊敬的阁下。

De LaceyUnni?!小温？！

As the Doll in the middle bows, the remainder of the lineup follows suit, lowering themselves to one knee.在位于中间的人形躬身时，其余人形也朝着这边齐刷刷地单膝下跪。

WillowUwah, what are these grand courtesies... Is this what Dolls that live in high society are like? Scary...呜啊，好隆重的礼节啊……这就是生活在上流社会的人形吗？还真是吓我一跳……

WillowDidn't you just say earlier that they weren't too well? To show up like this and make these big gestures, surely they aren't pushing themselves...不过刚才不是说她们状态不太好吗？这么快就出来，还做这么大的动作，不会是在勉强自己吧……

ProfessorThis...这……

De LaceyCough, Professor, as unique as this is, they are expressing their genuine gratitude and respect.咳，教授，虽然有点特别，但这个是她们在向你表示感谢和敬意没错哦。

???I apologize if I startled you. It was the only way we can express our thanks.抱歉，或许因为突然而惊扰了您。但只有这样才能表达出我们的谢意。

The leading Doll produces a staff bearing a flag, shifts formation and position with her aides, and makes another grandiose display.那位主机人形抽出带有旗帜的指挥杖，和僚机一起改换阵型和姿态，又行了一次大礼。

???I am Undine. As you can see, I am the captain of this ceremonial orchestra.我是温蒂妮，如您所见，是仪仗乐团的团长。

ProfessorHello, Undine. I am the head of the Oasis, . There's no need to be so formal. You can call me Professor like everyone else.你好，温蒂妮。我是绿洲的负责人，。不用这么拘谨，你也可以跟大家一样，叫我教授就行。

UndineYes, understood, most gracious .是，了解指示，尊敬的教授阁下。

De LaceyAh, let me introduce you. Professor, this is the ceremonial orchestra's main unit, and the little guys behind Unni are her aides. They've always moved as a group.啊，还是我来介绍一下吧。教授，这位就是仪仗乐团的主机，她身后那些小家伙们是僚机，她们一直是作为一个整体行动的哦。

De LaceyThis is the Professor, and you'll be under their command at the Oasis from now on! If you're feeling better, let's go have a look at your neural cloud.小温，这位是教授，你之后就要在的领导下在绿洲生活了！如果你现在状态好一些了，我们之后就去做心智检定吧。

WillowOhhh, so De Lacey can be like this too; let me note this down...哦哦，不愧是德菈赛，记笔记记笔记……

WillowThen again, that big star was staring at De Lacey the entire time she was talking.话说回来，那位大明星在德菈赛说话的时候一直盯着她呢。

WillowOn top of how much effort De Lacey has put into caring for her, there's gotta be something deeper between the two... Hehe, that's the smell of a banger!加上德菈赛之前一直这么认真地照顾她，看起来两个人关系不浅呀……嘿嘿，新闻的味道！

WillowIf it's a neural inspection, I can come along too!如果要做心智检定的话，我也可以一起去！

UndineNo, beautiful miss, and Professor ... I must decline. We cannot remain here.不，这位美丽的小姐，以及教授阁下……请恕我拒绝。我们不能留在这里。

WillowEhhh? Why? But the Professor is so nice!欸欸欸？为什么啊？教授那么好！

ProfessorUndine, perhaps you're not fully adjusted yet after awakening, but we harbor no ill will. Please rest assured.温蒂妮，或许你刚醒来还不太适应，但我们绝无恶意，这点还请放心。

UndineThank you, truly, for your help. I will repay this favor one day, whether it be with money, or some other way.非常感谢您的救助。我们今后一定会偿还这份人情的，不管需要多少钱，或者再做什么。

UndineAnd De... That person beside you, I am immensely grateful for her help and healing as well. It's just that... For personal reasons, it would be inconvenient for me to remain here.还有德……您身边的那个人，我也很感谢她的援助和治疗。只是……嗯，由于个人的原因，就不方便留下了。

De LaceyWait! Unni, whether it's getting back to reality or protecting those girls next to you, you're best off staying with the Professor. You were mumbling that stuff even when you were out cold!等等！小温，不管是回到现实，还是保护你身边的她们，留在教授身边就是最好的办法呀。你连昏迷了也念着这些事情呢！

UndineYou misunderstand. That was merely... a bit of data disorder after being injured. Pay no mind to those ramblings.你误会了。那是……被打伤后数据紊乱了，也许说了一些胡话，不用那么在意。

Casting the befuddled De Lacey aside, the Undine Ceremonial Orchestra's main unit looks towards me.不管疑惑的德菈赛，温蒂妮仪仗乐团的主机随即看向我。

UndineProfessor , my apologies, I've made quite the fool of myself.教授阁下，抱歉，让您见笑了。

ProfessorDon't worry, I don't mind that stuff. If you say it like that...没事的，我也不会在意那些东西。如果你这么说的话……

ProfessorThe Sanctifiers are not the only threat lurking outside. It's nigh impossible to send a distress signal out in the Null Areas, and if you weren't close to the route De Lacey took towards the Oasis, she might not even have picked you up.只是外面不仅有净化者，还有其他别的威胁。空值区里遇到危险很难发出求救信号，要不是你恰好在德菈赛来绿洲交接的路边，她都不一定能发现你的求援信息。

Stop her阻拦

Relent不阻拦

ProfessorYou're still wounded, and if you run into some sort of danger again, you might not be as lucky the next time.你身上还有伤，要是真的遇到了危险，下次有可能就不是那么好运了。

UndineBut, I—但是，我——

ProfessorEven if you aren't willing to think for yourself, think of those guys behind you.你就算不为自己想，也得为身后的她们着想吧。

ProfessorIf that is what you desire, then we will respect your decision. We do not force anything upon Dolls here.如果这是你个人意愿，那我们也尊重，绿洲也并不是会强迫人形的地方。

UndineThe Ceremonial Orchestra expresses endless gratitude for your tolerance and understanding.您的宽容和理解，仪仗乐团将感激不尽。

ProfessorBut those wounds on you won't go away, will they? The next time you run into a similar situation, someone might not be there for you.但你身上的伤，总得治一下吧？不然下次再遇到这种危险，就不一定有人能及时发现你们了。

UndineWell...这……

ProfessorWhatever it is you have to attend to, it can wait until you're healed.你有要做的事，修复后再走也不迟。

UndineBut, De Lacey...但是，德菈赛她……

De LaceyUnni? What is it?小温？怎么了？

WillowDe Lacey? She sure seems to care a lot about De Lacey, hmm?德菈赛？果然是很在意德菈赛的事情吧？

Professor(I see. She seems rather friendly with De Lacey. Undine's worried about De Lacey's affiliation with the "Guardians", and the improprieties associated with that.)（原来如此。她们和德菈赛看起来感情不错。温蒂妮是在意德菈赛处在“庇护者”的立场，将她带来绿洲会有不妥吧。）

ProfessorUndine, we've requested many people to assist the Oasis in rescuing and recovering Dolls, the Guardians included.温蒂妮，帮助绿洲救治和回收人形，这本就是我们拜托过很多其他人做的事情，“庇护者”也是其中之一。

ProfessorIf you were to help search for the still lost Dolls of Project Neural Cloud, that would be an immense help.如果你在外面能帮忙搜寻还在外面流浪的其他云图人形，就是帮我们大忙了。

ProfessorWe have no need for your money. You can repay the favor this way. Is that acceptable?我们也不需要你的钱，你刚才说的人情，就这样偿还，这样可以吗？

UndineMm...嗯……

UndineThank you for your understanding. On behalf of the Ceremonial Orchestra, I confer upon you the greatest gratitude.谢谢您的理解。我代表仪仗乐团，向您致以最高的感谢。

WillowWow, all of this again... Are they always like this?哇，又是个大礼……她们平常都这样吗？

ProfessorFor the rest of the process, go with the medical Dolls on duty. I'll go prepare the neural inspection.下面的治疗，就跟着值班的医疗人形走吧，我就先去准备心智检查了。

ProfessorDe Lacey, I'll have to trouble you after their medical affairs are dealt with. Tell us if there are any issues.德菈赛，麻烦你处理好她们的医疗事项后过来帮下忙。有什么问题我们可以稍后再说。

WillowWell... If there's nothing else, I'll go back to writing up the news. Call me if anything comes up!啊……那没什么问题的话，我也去赶新的新闻稿了。有什么新的消息记得叫我哦！

Willow winks at me and skips off, tacit understanding in her eyes.薇洛儿心领神会地向我挤了挤眼睛，一蹦一跳地离开了。

De LaceyOh... If the Professor says so, then. Unni and I will be back after we talk to everyone in the medical department.哦……既然是教授说的，好吧。我和小温，还有医疗部的大家说一下就来。

ProfessorAlright, I'll take my leave then.好的，那么我先失陪了。

De LaceyUnni, what is it?小温，怎么样？

De LaceyLike I said, the Prof is a gentle person, and everyone else is nice too, right? No need to be so tense.跟我说的一样，教授是个很温和的人，大家也很好，对吧？你也不用太紧张啦。

UndineDe Lacey, you... Whatever, they don't seem to intend to do anything to you. I will say, however, that you should be more careful. Don't put so much faith in humans.德菈赛，你……算了，们看起来都没要把你怎么样的意思。不过我劝你还是小心点，别太相信人类了。

De LaceyBut these people are so nice, and we even have a stable cooperative relationship! The Professor is quite affable in their own regard as well...教授们很好啊，我们有稳固的合作关系呢！而且，教授本人也非常的温柔……

UndineThis is someone else's territory, not the Guardians'.但这里可是别人的地盘，不是你们庇护者的。

UndineTo think that you'd bring me here to the Oasis... If you were to be reprimanded for this and shunned by the Guardians, what am I to do about it?你居然把我带到绿洲留宿……要是因此被人诟病，被庇护者排斥，让我怎么负责啊！

De LaceyOh, it'll be fine, the Prof and our Boss will understand, I'm sure. I'll keep it in mind though, seeing as you said it.没事啦没事啦，教授和我们的BOSS肯定会理解的。不过既然是小温说的，我也会记住的。

UndineYou better remember to keep your guard up, you and that seven-second lifetime goldfish memory module of yours.你最好记住，平常都对别人小心点，就用你那金鱼一样，只有七秒记忆的记忆模块。

De LaceyA worrywart as always.小温还是跟以前爱操心。

滴滴滴哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Boss, De Lacey, cares, likes.)（老大，德菈赛，在乎，喜欢。）

滴滴滴哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (True, agreeable, objective, hit nail on the head.)（正确，中肯，客观，一针见血。）

UndineI haven't gone deaf yet, you guys. Seriously, I tell you to quiet down and be discrete, but the moment our patron leaves you start blabbering.你们几个，我还没聋。真是，明明有叫你们安静，小心行事，结果贵客走了就开始乱说话。

滴滴滴哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Boss, status, angry, suspected.)（老大，状态，生气，疑似。）

滴滴滴哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Expose, expose, expose... Keyword, seething.)（戳穿、戳穿、戳穿……名词，破防。）

UndineYou—你们——

De LaceyHehehe, even if I can't understand, it really warms my heart to see you all in such high spirits.呵呵呵，虽然听不太懂，但能看到你们感情很好的样子，真是太好了。

De LaceyEspecially you, Unni. When I heard that you weren't doing so well, it really gave me a scare—尤其是看到小温这么有精神。听说你状态不好的时候，真的吓到我啦——

UndineHmph, you'd be better off taking care of yourself fir...哼，你能照顾好自己就比什么都……

Undine shakes slightly and crumples backwards. De Lacey almost jumps out of her skin while catching her with her tail.温蒂妮忽然晃了晃，往后仰倒。德菈赛吓了一跳，连忙用尾巴接住她。

De LaceyWoah! Unni, are you ok? You're not doing well at all, so why force yourself?哇！小温，没事吧？状态根本就没那么好啊，为什么要逞强啊！

UndineIt's okay, I cannot appear undignified in front of an important guest; I'm just a bit tired. You can check if you don't believe me...没事，我不能在重要的客人面前丢脸，现在只是有点累了。不信你看……

De LaceyOkay. Don't move, and let me take a look...好的。小温不要动哦，我现在帮你检查一下……

UndineYou! What are you doing? Get that stupid tentacle-tail away from me!你、你干嘛！把你的笨蛋触手尾巴拿远点！

De LaceyBut you asked for it.明明就是小温叫我看的。

De LaceyWell, if you don't feel like it, I'll just take a look at the instrument readings... Though the big issues seem to be fixed.好吧，既然小温不愿意，我只能看仪器的检查数据了……好像大问题都修复得差不多了。

UndineThere, you see? No need to be concerned, and go help out our patron. Go take care of yourself, you and that stupid chunky tail of yours.这下信了吧？我不劳你担心，去帮那位客人吧。你这粗线条的笨蛋尾巴，才该你自己担心。

De LaceyHehehe, I'll go help Professor look at the inspection equipment then. Wouldn't do any good to keep them waiting.呵呵呵，那我就先去帮教授看看心智检定器械啦，让等久了就不好意思啦。

UndineHmph... You better remember what you said earlier.哼……刚才的话，你最好记住。

UndineEven if you are right, you can't just treat anywhere like it's safe.就算跟你说的一样，也不是什么地方都很安全。

The Oasis, Neural Inspection Lab.绿洲，心智检定室。

Undine stands vigilantly by the machinery, unmoving like a statue.温蒂妮警惕地站在机械椅旁，一动不动，像是雕像一样。

ProfessorDon't worry, Undine. Like I said, it's just an inspection.别紧张，温蒂妮。就像我刚才说的，只是心智检定而已。

De LaceyThat's right! We're taking a look to see if there's any obvious neural vulnerabilities. If any exist, they require far more attention and treatment than what can be observed from the outside.没错哦！需要看看你们有没有明显心智漏洞。如果有的话，这种问题比外观上能看到的更需要检查和治疗。

UndineYes, thank you for your kindness, most esteemed . And... De Lacey.是，承蒙您关照，教授阁下。还有……德菈赛。

UndineIt's just... I apologize, I'm not used to... bringing up memory data again.只是……非常抱歉，我不是很习惯……回想记忆数据。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Scan, complete. Conclusion, safe.)（扫描，终了。结论，安全。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Eliminate, problem, possibility.)（排除，问题，可能性。）

UndineThough if it is a request of yours, I shall not put it off any longer.不过既然是您的要求，那我就不便推辞了。

Saying that, Undine rests upon the chair, and I press the button.说完，温蒂妮在机械椅上躺下，我则按下了按钮。

De LaceyUnni's cautious as always... But I'm sure she'll eventually come to understand how much everyone here cares.小温还是那么谨慎啊，不过她慢慢地，也会明白大家的心意吧。

ProfessorNo need to rush. Understanding and trust don't come without the process of testing the waters.不着急，理解和信任，都需要一个试探的过程。

系统Neural scan, initiating.心智扫描，检测开始。

系统Extracting memory data...开始提取记忆数据……

UndineUgh...!唔……！

The cold automated voice and process of extraction seems to trigger some type of memory in Undine, and she begins to struggle on the operating table.冰冷的系统音和提取记忆的流程似乎触发了温蒂妮的什么回忆，她开始在操作台上挣扎起来。

UndineWait... No... We aren't...等……不要……我们不是……

De LaceyUnni, this isn't the time to—小温，这时候不能乱动——

De LaceyIt's me! Calm down, you're safe now!是我啊！冷静一点，你现在是安全的！

UndineSafe... Right, this isn't...安全……对，这里不是……

UndineEveryone is here, and De Lacey...大家都在这里，还有德菈赛……

At De Lacey's touch, something more comforting surfaces from within Undine, and she gradually relaxes.在德菈赛的安抚下，温蒂妮想起什么似的，逐渐放松下来。

系统Calibration complete. Neural cloud restarting, projecting memory stream—调整完成。正在重新启动心智，记忆流即将重现——

Undine swallows her words, looking back at her aides behind her.温蒂妮吞下未出口的话，看向身后的僚机们。

Evanescent Theater – 1 泡影剧院-1

系统Alert: neural cloud has been detected to have been operating at high-intensity for upwards of 36 hours. The risk of system overheat is considerable, please proceed with hibernation.警报：检测到心智连续高强度运转36小时以上，有系统过热风险，请进行休眠。

系统Immediately begin hibernation?是否立刻开始休眠？

UndineNegative.否。

Amidst the processors' buzzing, Undine opened her eyes.在处理器嗡嗡的噪音中，温蒂妮睁开眼睛。

Before her but a familiar ceiling, but one appearing very distant—she is currently face up on the ground.眼前是熟悉的天花板，但是距离很远——她正仰面躺在地上。

男性工作人员...That's not my fault. You tumbled down yourself.……这可不是我的错啊，是你自己滚下来的。

男性工作人员Unlucky, we just moved it, and now it goes and does this. What a hassle.真倒霉，才挪了下位置，偏偏这时候动起来了，真碍事。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Examination, record, confirmed.)（检测，记录，确认。）

UndineIf it was my fault, then I apologize. But if you overstepped the regulations and moved props or Dolls of your own volition, then please spare me your lamentations.如果是我的错，那我向您道歉。但如果是您违反规定，擅自移动演出物品或人形，还请少些抱怨。

男性工作人员You—you dare to point fingers at me? If it wasn't for you, I'd still be on the stage, and not slaving away here! Do you think I wouldn't—你——你也配对我指手画脚？要不是你，我现在还站在舞台上，而不是在这里打工！你信不信我——

女性工作人员Alright, enough of that. Those toys are for the posh people, and are you able to pay for it if something was to break?行了，少说几句。那东西可是大人物的玩具，有什么磕着碰着，你赔得起吗？

女性工作人员Besides, there's CCTV backstage here, so be careful... Remember what we had to go through to stay here.再说了，这幕后可有监控呢，小心点……我们好不容易才留在这里。

At his companion's behest, the man's fury turns into a certain type of haggardness.听见来自同僚的劝告，男人的愤怒变成了一种颓然。

男性工作人员Hmph! Not like these things' good days will go on for long... The people up there know that these pieces of scrap aren't anything compared to humans.哼！反正它们也得意不了几天……上面会知道的，铁皮东西就是不配和人比。

女性工作人员They're just fads like us, thrown away when the novelty wears off. Come on, there's more work to do for the next show.这玩意儿就是图个新鲜，和我们一样，被看腻了丢掉的命。走吧走吧，下一场还有东西要忙活呢。

女性工作人员...Piece of high-and-mighty trash!……狗仗人势的东西！

As the sound of the workers' footsteps fade, the aides carefully approach Undine and tidy up her attire with a light touch.随着工作人言慢慢走远，僚机们小心翼翼地凑近温蒂妮，仔细地帮她整理齐衣服。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Scary, scary... Alright, are you?)（可怕，可怕……无事，是否？）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Attempt, comfort. Attempt, attempt, attempt...)（尝试，安慰。尝试，尝试，尝试……）

UndineThis is nothing you need to be concerned with, so you should leave these matters to your conductor. Just prepare for the performance.不关你们的事，这是团长才该考虑的事。你们准备好演出就行了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Adjustment, complete. Systems, normal.)（调试，完毕。系统，正常。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Preparations, complete.)（准备，终了。）

秘书Undine, what are you doing? Get ready, you're going on stage soon!温蒂妮，发什么呆呢？准备一下，马上上台演出了！

UndineYes.是。

主持人Distinguished guests, next is the long-awaited Doll performance! The featured Doll in this performance is the Royal Edition of the E-Orchestra series, which once served as an honor guard of foreign royalty!尊敬的各位来宾，接下来就是备受期待的人形演出！本次演出所用的人形，就是曾经担任外国皇家成员御用仪仗乐团的——皇家版E-Orchestra！

主持人Here is their spectacular performance, please do enjoy!以下就是她们带来的精彩表演，请您务必欣赏！

As the host finishes their introduction, the Undine Ceremonial Orchestra made their way on stage with confident strides and heads held high, displaying the grandeur of a royal cohort for all to see.随着主持人结束报幕，温蒂妮仪仗乐团也从幕后走到台前，昂首挺胸，阔步前行，向所有观众展现着皇家仪仗的气势。

With steps taken as one, synchronized to the same beat and accompanied by a roaring melody, they exhibit the fruits borne by the sacrifice of basic functions and specialization of modules to the extreme—a sense of sublime dignity.整齐划一，步调一致，轰响奏鸣中，呈现着牺牲众多基本性能、究极特化模块打造的崇高庄严感。

As they suffer scorn, they continue in their impervious ways; as they endure torment, their spirits radiate; as they bear pain, their sights still rest on the horizon.纵使饱受轻蔑，也坚持着不卑不亢；纵使备受折磨，也坚持着神采奕奕；纵使历经痛苦，也坚持着高视阔步。

Woodwind mellifluous, percussion vivacious. An ebbing concerto, a veritable tributary of sound.管乐悠扬，鼓乐激昂。缓急协奏，声声不息。

The flag waves, and the curtain closes. So descends the thunderous applause—旗帜挥舞，合奏谢幕。于此，震遍雷鸣般的掌声——

With sights cast into the distance, head up, chest out, the Ceremonial Orchestra leaves the stage awash with applause, each and every sound pounding away at their neural clouds. Beneath her calm and proud exterior, Undine takes in each and every appraisal from her audience and host.高视阔步，昂首挺胸，仪仗乐团在冲击心智的掌声中缓缓下台。但温蒂妮也在平静傲然的表象下，留心着主持人和观众对自己的评价。

主持人I trust that the performance has left everyone present wanting more, but the night is still young, and before midnight overtakes us, let us celebrate.相信刚才的演出也让各位尊贵的来宾们意犹未尽，但今夜还很漫长，时间也尚早，夜阑之前，尽可纵情享受。

主持人There more spectacular displays, so please look forward to it! Our next performance will be in half an hour—更多精彩演出，敬请期待！半小时后，是下一项演出——

宾客ANot bad, not bad at all. It seems to be something with quite the history. I thought it was all empty talk, but it looks as though they'll be able to back it up.不错，不错。听说是有大来头的东西，本来还以为都是空有虚名，没想到还不赖。

宾客BSee, like I said, the general manager's always got a good eye!我就说，总经理的眼光怎么可能会错！

主人Haha, you flatter me, but these things are far from the best there is to offer.呵呵，大家谬赞了，这批东西还差得远。

宾客CYou're far too humble, Manager. Your arrangements are nothing but the finest!总经理太谦虚了。您的安排，哪一样都是上好的！

The sounds of acclamation flow endlessly, entwining with the compliments for the Undine Ceremonial Orchestra.此起彼伏的恭维声不绝于耳，夹杂在对温蒂妮仪仗乐团的赞叹中。

Two hours later...两小时后……

The feast had adjourned, and the guests filter out, leaving only the servers to tidy the remains.宴会已经散场，宾客也陆陆续续离开，只剩服务人员在打扫残局。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Report, ID, Master, query, failure.)（报告，ID，主人，查询，失败。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Home, route, not set.)（回家，行程，未定。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Report, locate, failure.)（报告，寻找，失败。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Request, instruction.)（请求，指示。）

Undine(Hang on for a bit, someone'll come to pick us up.)（再等等，会有人来接我们的。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Instruction, received. Entering, standby.)（指示，收到。全体，待机。）

秘书...What a hassle, making me retrieve the Dolls too.……真麻烦啊，还要我来把人形带回去。

秘书So you were here. Come with me.原来在这儿，跟我走吧。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (ID, secretary, Master, subordinate. Confirmation, over.)（ID，秘书，主人，随从。确认，终了。）

UndineRight, are we going back now?好的，接下来就是回去对吗？

秘书New assignment, go prepare for the Doll product launch press event for the E-Orchestra series. It's tomorrow at noon, so you'll need to get familiar with the process quickly.新任务，去准备E-Orchestra系列人形的产品发布会。时间在明天中午，你必须尽快熟悉流程。

UndineBut, we also need to rest and make adjustments... There's the scheduled maintenance tomorrow, too.可是，我们也需要休息和调试……而且，明天还有约好的检修。

秘书Orders of the general manager. If you mess it up and make a fool of him, I'm sure you understand what the consequences are.这是总经理的命令。要是敢搞砸了给他丢脸，下场怎么样，不用我说你也知道。

秘书Car's outside, so get a move on!车在外面了，动作快点！

UndineBut...但是……

秘书Do you understand what I am saying?你能听懂我在说什么吗？

Undine...Yes, I understand.……是，我听得懂。

秘书How unprofessional, there's nothing ceremonial in you whatsoever. You can't even learn properly without me. I've taken no shortage of scolding because of your shortcomings.太不专业了，都没点仪仗乐团的样子，只有在我这里才能好好学。这段时间我可为你们顶了不少骂！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Danger, danger! Protection, prepare!)（危险，危险！保护，准备！）

秘书And what are you mumbling about, you lot? If you had that effort to spare, then save it for your performances. Stupid and obstructive, who knows what the designer was thinking, giving you those pieces of scrap next to you.还有你们，念什么呢！有这闲心，不如省点能源演出。又蠢又碍事，不知道设计的是怎么想的，还给你再配几个废铁。

秘书I'm the only person good to you. If it were anyone else in charge, you'd be on your way to the scrapyard already.也就我对你们好，真要再换个负责人，你们早被送进回收厂了。

UndineIt... It is my fault for not educating them properly. I will go prepare now.是……是我没管教好她们。我现在就去准备发布会。

秘书So long as you understand. You're a world away from making the general manager truly satisfied.知道就好。你离让总经理完全满意还差得远呢。

Saying that, the secretary takes their leave.说完，秘书离开了。

Evanescent Theater – 2 泡影剧院-2

Noon, the day after. Doll product press conference site.次日中午，人形产品新闻发布会现场。

Journalists clamor and swarm in the not-so-spacious room. Many are from large media conglomerates, and even a special journalist Doll from Cyber Media is present.并不算宽敞的室内，挤满了蜂拥而来的记者，其中不乏大媒体的记者，甚至还有赛博传媒的专用人形记者。

Undine and her aides strike poses befitting the highest league of Dolls, ready for the front page of a newspaper. Under the severe gaze of the secretary, they answer question after question.温蒂妮和她的僚机，摆出适合作为知名人形产品登上报纸的拍照姿势，在台下秘书的紧盯下，回答着接二连三的问题。

记者AIf I may ask, Miss Undine, your performances are scheduled incredibly tightly, and there's no doubt an incredible workload associated with that. Do you become tired the same way as people?请问温蒂妮小姐，你们的演出排期很紧张，工作量也很大，你们会像人一样觉得疲惫吗？

UndineNo, the Ceremonial Orchestra will not be hindered by these minor affairs. As custom Dolls with the finest specifications, we are fitted with the most efficient of modules.不，仪仗乐团不会因为这些小事就影响演出效果。作为最高规格的定制人形，我们都搭载了高效运作的模块。

记者BIt's been reported that Dolls of the E-Orchestra series tend to suffer neural cloud malfunctions. How will this problem, which plagues the secondary trading market, be resolved?有消息称，E-Orchestra系列的人形都会产生心智故障问题，请问这个困扰着二级交易市场的问题，将如何解决？

新闻发言人Please have faith in the E-Orchestra Royal Edition's capabilities and durability. The Doll beside me, who is operating perfectly well, speaks for itself. All of the previous issues with them are unfounded.请相信皇家版E-Orchestra的性能和耐用程度，我身边这台依然在正常运作的人形就能说明一切，那些老问题对她们来说都是无稽之谈。

UndineYes. So long as people have need of us, our performances will continue, and our neural clouds will endure.是的，只要人们还需要我们，我们的演出就不会停下，我们的心智也不会出任何问题。

新闻发言人The new generation of E-Orchestra Dolls have the benefit of being able to draw upon the successes and experiences of the previous generation. Their systems have been greatly optimized, and a series of problems present in the older generation have been rectified.而新一代的E-Orchestra，借鉴了她们的成功经验，大幅优化了系统，解决了老式E-Orchestra可能出现的一系列问题。

新闻发言人I believe this new generation will become the darlings of the custom and secondary markets, just like the models you see before you—the "Undine Ceremonial Orchestra"!我相信，新一代的他们，一定会重新成为定制市场和二级交易市场的宠儿，就像你们眼前的E-Orchestra——“温蒂妮仪仗乐团”一样！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Main unit, help others, lie.)（主机，帮别人，说假话。）

The aide behind her mutters in a simple language bystanders cannot comprehend.身后的僚机，以旁人听不懂的单调语言，小声说了两句。

Undine(Shut it.)（给我闭嘴。）

Undine(We're still in the middle of a conference. Don't make a sound; orders of the conductor.)（现在还是发布会，不许发出任何声音，这是团长的命令。）

Through the infrared sensor concert system, Undine reprimands the protesting aide. They nod their heads silently, making nary a sound.温蒂妮通过红外感应协作系统，对小声抱怨的僚机训斥了几句。僚机们沉默地点了点头，便不再作声。

A journalist Doll from Cyber Media takes notice of these miniscule movements and their eyes light up.来自赛博传媒的人形记者，敏锐地注意到了这些小动作，眼神骤然亮了亮。

人形记者Then, Miss Undine, what is your relationship with these companion Dolls behind you?那么温蒂妮小姐，请问你和身后的搭档僚机，平常是什么关系呢？

UndineUs?我们？

Undine is caught off guard. She fails to find a standardized answer for this question within her memory data. She doesn't understand why someone would care for the relationship between different pieces of high quality merchandise. Is it an attempt to discern whether malfunctions are caused by the interference of her aides?温蒂妮愣了一下。她的记忆数据，并未检索到这个问题的标准答案。她也想不明白，为什么会有人关心优质产品之间的关系，是在排除僚机干扰主机而造成的故障问题吗？

As she watches the journalist from a notable company raise the camera in their hand, Undine gives the finest answer she can compute that befits her status of high-quality merchandise.但看着这位大牌公司记者手里举起的相机，温蒂妮还是做出了计算中最配得上优质产品身份的回答。

UndineThese are my aides; they're wholly at my command and not capable of interfering in our operations. Our ensemble always works at the ideal efficiency, whether it be now or in the future.她们是我的僚机，绝对服从于我，也不会做任何干扰运行的事。我们的机组永远都会处在理想运行状态，不管是现在，还是以后。

记者CWhat thoughts do you have on popular opinions such as "ceremonial ensembles are things of the past", and are "little more than novelty-seeking toys for high society"?那么你们对“现在的仪仗乐团早就是落伍的东西了，只是给上流人士的猎奇玩具”，这种流行的说法，有什么感想吗？

UndineMerely misconceptions, undeserving of attention.那都是谬论，不值得讨论。

新闻发言人Yes, it is as they say. There is no doubt in their minds as to why they exist. They are born for this, and these commands are written in the base level of their neural clouds. They represent the direction the new generation of E-Orchestra Dolls will take, and any worries about petty emotions from them are unfounded.是的，无需多言，她们对自己的存在没有任何疑问。她们正是为此而生，这种底层指令就明明白白写在她们心智里。她们代表了新一代E-Orchestra的发展方向，不用担心她们会有任何情绪。

新闻发言人I must emphasize, all the problems found in the previous generation of E-Orchestra Dolls will be resolved by this new generation using the experience gained in the past. Any prospective customers can order and customize with confidence.再强调一遍，老E-Orchestra会有的一切问题，吸收了她们经验的新一代机组，都能解决。用户大可放心购买与定制。

记者DAlright, for the next question...那么下一个问题，请问……

After several days of unending work, Undine and her aides finally return to their master's home.结束了连续数日的工作，温蒂妮和僚机终于可以回到主人的家中。

Upon closing the door, Undine's stiff frame and tense limbs gradually loosen up.一关上门，温蒂妮一直挺直的脊背和紧绷着不放松的四肢，才缓缓松懈下来。

系统Warning, overclocking runtime active for protracted period, neural cloud data disorder rate at 15%.警告，过载严重超时，心智数据紊乱率，15%。

UndineIt hurts... But I cannot rest. There's still a bit more work to do.好痛……但是还不能休息。还有最后一点工作。

Undine boots up her data intake channels, searching for reports relevant to her, and begins preparing a report about public feedback for her master's secretary.温蒂妮启动了最新报道的录入，搜索有关自己的报道，准备起需要提交给主人秘书的公关反馈。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Processing power, lacking, requesting, support.)（算力，缺乏，请求，支援。）

UndineWhat the... Gah—什么啊……唔——

The continuous inflow of requests from her aides disrupt Undine's thoughts further. She irritably rubs her head, trying to allocate additional processing power.僚机们不断提交的请求进一步搅乱了温蒂妮的想法，她烦躁地揉了揉脑袋，试着拨出一些算力交付出去。

系统Warning, overclocking runtime active for protracted period, neural cloud data disorder rate at 16% and rising.警告，过载严重超时，心智数据紊乱率，16%，现在持续上升中。

UndineI can't, my head... It's like the core's burning up...不行，头好痛……核心是不是要烧掉了……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Requesting, support.)（请求，支援。）

The stream of requests continue.请求仍然在不断递交。

UndineWhy must I suffer so...为什么我要受这样的罪……

系统Warning, overclocking runtime active for protracted period, neural cloud data disorder rate at 17% and rising.警告，过载严重超时，心智数据紊乱率，17%，现在持续上升中。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeeep— (Processing power, lacking, requesting, support.)（算力，缺乏，请求，支援。）

UndineYou... annoying creatures! Shut up!你们……这些家伙！闭嘴！

With her patience pushed to the brink, Undine's fist slams down on the office table.温蒂妮忍无可忍，一拳砸在电脑桌上。

系统Beep—Impact detected, self-inspection beginning...滴——检测到碰撞发生，正在自检……

The monotone chattering of her aides immediately cease and they stand by her silently, awaiting for further instructions despondently.僚机们一瞬间停下了嘀嘀的单调声音，无声地站在她身边，不知所措地等着她下一步指示。

UndineYou auxiliary machines... Just stand there and idle! I'm the main unit, so leave me be!你们这群附属机器……乖乖地站在一边就够了！我才是主导，不要来烦我！

UndineQuiet down. I'll bring the glory back... And the hardware maintenance...安静一点，我会把荣耀带回来……硬件维护也是……

Undine(My glory, my all... The only thing I can grasp in my hands.)（我的荣耀，我的东西……我能抓住的，唯一的东西。）

系统Warning, overclocking runtime active for protracted period, neural cloud data in major disorder. Impacted percentage of modules, calculating...警告，过载严重超时，心智数据严重紊乱。影响模块与比率，计算中……

Unwilling to continue to listen to the system alerts, Undine waves them aside and grabs whatever information she can from the internet.温蒂妮不愿再听系统音，将警报屏蔽，拼命地继续抓取网络上的信息。

Inside the office, the secretary makes a routine report to Undine's master.办公室内，秘书正对温蒂妮的主人做着例行汇报。

秘书Manager, the conference and publicization have been overwhelmingly successful. We've received twelve inquiries about the second-hand acquisition of E-Orchestra models, with five of them coming from high-profile clients.总经理，发布会和公关很成功，目前已经接到十二条关于E-Orchestra系列的二手交易咨询了，其中有五条来自优质客户。

秘书Our agents and auction houses project a 25% year-on-year rise and 30% month-on-month rise in the profit of orders before the end of the year.我们的中介与拍卖所，预计到年底之前，订单利润能同比上涨25%，环比上涨30%以上。

主人Hm, well done. Anything else?嗯，做得不错。还有呢？

秘书Yes... there are a few inquiries about that E-Orchestra Royal Edition model. With the client's lower acceptable price in mind, there might be a big deal to be made.是……其中有几条，是关于那台皇家版E-Orchestra的交易咨询。有客户的心理底价，可能非常之高。

秘书Our advertisements have already made its mark. After this period, there are no further arrangements for them. I don't think there is a need to develop them further. They're not big stars like Daiyan that demand all the resources Cyber Media has to offer. The direction we should go in is not this one, as the profits here are mainly from agent services and the secondary market.我们的广告已经成功打出去了，过了这段时间，她们也没什么后续安排了。我认为没有必要一直培植她们，像是黛烟那样的大明星需要整个赛博传媒大力培养，我们的发展方向不在这一边，这一块的主要利润还是来自二级市场和中介服务。

秘书The general analysis suggests that this E-Orchestra Royal Edition model provides the most value through their immediate sale while the market is in our favor.综上的分析，借这个风头将她们尽早脱手，就是那台皇家版E-Orchestra能带来的最大价值了。

主人Is that so... The senator did mention that they had an immediate need for Dolls in the performing arts field. Let's take this opportunity to deal with them and earn a favor from him while we're at it.是吗……正巧之前议员提到急需演艺类人形，就趁此机会把她们处理了吧，还能卖个人情。

秘书But that senator's always been resentful of these types of Dolls...但那位议员一直对这类人形非常反感……

主人Who knows. In any case, it's more important to establish a good relationship with him right now. I will leave arranging the initial parts of this to you.谁知道呢，总之现在最要紧的就是和他打好关系。关于这件事的前期准备就交给你了。

秘书Yes, I understand. Next is the daily report...是，我明白了。接下来是下一个汇报日程……

Evanescent Theater – 3 泡影剧院-3

多莉Didi, beeeep? (Data, update, arrangement, 72 hours, nothing.)滴滴，滴滴哔？ （数据，更新，安排，72小时，无。）

滴滴——Beeeep— (Stay quiet!)（保持安静！）

系统Incoming communications request.接到通讯请求。

Undine...There's news! Hello, Mr. Secretary, this is Undine—……消息来了！你好，秘书先生，我是温蒂妮——

秘书Undine, make preparations. Someone will come pick you up soon.温蒂妮，做一下准备，稍后会有人来接你们。

UndineThis is the first time you've not accompanied us to a performance. Where are we going?这是你第一次不陪同我们一起演出……这次是去哪里？

秘书There's no performance this time; someone has bought you for a high price. Be on your best behavior, and don't cause us any problems.这次不是演出，有人高价买下了你们。好好表现，别丢人。

Undine...I understand.……我明白了。

The secretary cuts the line and Undine stands up, her aides following closely behind.秘书挂断了通讯，温蒂妮站起身，僚机们随即跟在她身后。

Undine(Another change of hands... I should have known from the day I began idling instead of being of use to them.)（又是转手啊……我早该想到，从我对他们来说，不再那么有用，而是闲置起来的那一天起，我就早该想到了。）

UndineNot that it really matters. After all... I'm just a Doll. Even if I do overstay my welcome, a new product will soon replace me, just like in that press conference.也没什么关系，毕竟我……仅仅是个人形。就算我过气了，很快就会有新的产品取代我，就像之前的发布会一样。

哔哔——滴滴哔——Beeeep— Didibeep— (New command? Received. Transfer? Transfer?)（新指令？收到。转手？转手？）

滴滴哔——Didibeep— (Information, confirmed.)（情报，确认。）

UndinePack our things, we're going to our new master's place.收拾下，准备去新主人那里。

滴滴哔——Didibeep— (Command, confirmed.)（指令，确认。）

UndineIt's alright, it's not the end of the world. At least someone still has a use for me... We still have somewhere to go for now.不过还好，不算完全糟透了，至少还有人要我……至少目前还有着落。

On the way to the new owner's estate.通往新主人庭院的路上。

Undine...Soften your movements; don't make any sound. Don't embarrass me in front of our new master.……动作放轻，不要发出任何声音，不要在新主人面前给我丢脸。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Didibeeeep— (Received, quiet!)（收到，安静！）

手下AThis way. Boss is waiting for you.往这边，老大等着你们。

UndineYes.是。

Inside the estate, Undine immediately overhears the sounds of a spirited discussion between middle-aged men.进入庭院内，温蒂妮便捕捉到了一阵阵中年男人高谈阔论的声音。

主人For us to be operating on the scale we are now is chiefly thanks to you, Senator.我们能有现在这种规模，这可真是多亏了您啊，议员。

议员You exaggerate, these are the fruits of your hard work. I merely followed the direction of the stream.哪里哪里，这也是你们自己努力的成果啊，我只不过是顺水推舟。

议员But with the position I'm in, I face inconveniences at certain times with the affairs I want to take care of. We will have more chances to cooperate in the future, wouldn't you agree?不过我毕竟在这位子上，有时候想做什么，还真没那么方便。以后还有合作的机会，你说对吧？

主人Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. I can provide whatever fine Dolls you need.是是是，您说得对。您需要的漂亮人形，我也准备好了。

主人However... Could this performance by postponed a few days? You are an eminent guest, and we'd prefer to make further preparations. We would never have imagined that with you originally opposed to performing arts Dolls, we would suddenly...不过……您看这演出能不能宽限几天？您可是贵客，我们还是得再准备准备。也没想到，本来反对演艺类人形的您，突然就……

议员You... Mind yourself. Some questions are not meant to be asked.你啊……有些事，不该问的也别问。

议员Now then, as you were saying. When is the performance?对了，你刚才说，演出是什么时候？

主人It... It'll be tomorrow, tomorrow. Or whenever you'd like, it'll be whenever you like!就……就明天，就明天。或者您想什么时候，就是什么时候！

议员Hm—Where is the merchandise?嗯——那东西呢？

主人Come in!进来！

UndineYes.是。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, testing. Prompts, preparing.)（主机，检测。提词，准备。）

议员Oh, those are the Dolls. This look...哦，这就是它们啊。这副样子……

主人Do you recognize them?您有印象吗？

议员Aren't these the star Dolls that Cyber Media put out not long ago? They were even on the news. Haha, looks like you've really paid the price.这不是之前赛博传媒推出的明星机体吗？还上过新闻。呵呵呵，你还真的下了血本。

主人As it should be! If you have need of it, no matter how expensive or how outstanding, it'll all be prepared for you!那可不是！只要是您需要，多贵多厉害都得给您准备好啊！

议员Though these things... I've heard they used to perform for the big shots.不过这东西……据说以前是给大人物演奏的。

主人This...这……

议员What do you say, little one?小东西，你说呢？

Undine(Calm down, calm down... This is one of our master's distinguished guests. I can't afford to slip up here, so just go with the answer prepared earlier.)（冷静，冷静……他可是主人的贵客，这时候千万不能出错，就照之前准备好的回答说出来就好。）

Undine(The visitors our previous master entertained used these pleasantries, too. If I just follow suit, then it'll all be fine.)（以前主人们身前的红人也是这种恭维法，这么说就好，不会有错的。）

UndineYes, you are correct. I do not perform for those without distinction. You are someone of great status, and a respected guest of my master.是，您说的没错，我不为不够格的人演奏。您也正是这样一位大人物，是我主人尊贵的客人。

UndineMaster holds you in the highest regard. If you desire so, the Ceremonial Orchestra shall perform for you at any time.主人表达了倾力招待您的意愿，那么如果您需要，这支仪仗乐团随时能为您奏鸣。

议员Huh—intriguing. Stars for a reason, I see.嚯——有点意思。不愧是明星人形。

议员I shall look forward to your performance tomorrow, then.我就先期待你们明天的演出了。

主人You may leave us.下去吧。

Undine(Good... Thank goodness. With something like that from an important guest, surely our master won't toss us away.)（好……太好了，贵客都这么说了，这样就不会被主人丢掉了吧。）

With a grand salute alongside her aides, Undine lowers her head.带着僚机行过隆重大礼后，温蒂妮才低着头退下。

UndineWe shall take our leave, then.那么，我们就先行退下了。

Miscellaneous Storage.杂物仓库。

UndineCough, cough, cough... Blegh, it hurts...咳咳、咳……呕……痛、好痛……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (System, worried, worried.)（系统，担心，担心。）

UndineI don't need your insincerities.不用你们假惺惺。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Worried, worried.)（担心，担心。）

UndineShut up. It's useless for you all to keep beeping away over here and use up all my processing power in the end.闭嘴吧，你们在这里嘀嘀哔哔的也没什么用，最后还要分走我的算力。

UndineExcept for watching as I get snubbed and sharing in my glory, what can you do? You'd do better to take care of yourselves first.除了看我被人白眼和分走我的荣誉之外，你们还能做什么？还是管好自己吧。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Sorry, we, leave...)（抱歉，我们，走……）

UndineLeave? What can you do without me? You couldn't even get your hands on a bottle of fine instrument care oil!走？你们离开了我，什么也做不了！你们自己，连一瓶上好的乐器护理油都搞不到！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Instrument, oil. Instrument, oil.)（乐器，护理油。乐器，护理油。）

UndineYou can say that again when you can get ahold of it yourself.什么时候你们自己能拿到再说。

UndineYou can't even perform the basics properly. What more are you even good for...基本演出都做不好，你们还能做什么……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Phrasing, analyzing... Similarities, overwhelming.)（词句，检测……相似，过高。）

UndineWhat? You're saying that I sound like that repulsive secretary? You—什么？你们说我，和那个烂秘书一样了？你们——

Undine seems to think of something, and her previously upright frame sinks down dejectedly.温蒂妮像是想起了什么，站起的身子，又颓然坐下。

UndineYou guys... I don't want it to be this way either...你们……我也，不想这样啊……

UndineIt's painfully clear how much I've striven to work hard; I work even when I'm overloaded; I work even if I'm injured...我明明那么努力地工作，过载了还在继续工作，受伤了也在继续工作……

UndineBeing tossed away by those in charge, being abandoned and thrown into storage—I have nothing left. Why?被大人物抛弃，被扔在这种废弃仓库，我什么都没有了啊。为什么？

系统Warning, neural data disorder at 12% and rising.警告，心智数据紊乱率，12%，现在持续上升中。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Everything, not yet, lost.)（一切，没有，失去。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (We, here.)（我们，还在。）

The aides clumsily clean up the cooling fluid Undine spits out while Dolce bends down and tries to hug Undine.僚机们笨拙地打扫起温蒂妮吐出的冷却液，多莉则弯下腰，试图拥抱温蒂妮。

UndineYou...你们……

Undine(What even is this, I... don't need your sympathy, you...)（这算是什么啊，我……不需要你们的可怜，呜……）

Undine(Going on and on about "not everything is lost, because we'll always be here for you"...Spouting niceties just like all of those bastards! If my value were to disappear, they'd leave me like the rest of them.)（什么“没有失去一切，因为我们会一直在你身边”……跟那些家伙一样，只会说漂亮话！我要是失去价值了，肯定会跟那些人一样离开我吧。）

Undine takes a deep breath, allowing her core to cool before pushing Dolce away.温蒂妮深吸一口气，让核心稍作冷却，随后推开了多莉。

UndineGo prepare for tomorrow's performance.你们，去准备明天演出的东西吧。

UndineCut it with the impossible platitudes. Go hibernate and don't be dead weight tomorrow.少说些做不到的漂亮话，早点休眠。明天别拖后腿。

Evanescent Theater – 4 泡影剧院-4

Before the performance, theater backstage.演出前，剧场幕后。

As Undine and her aides make their final preparations, a man suddenly interjects.温蒂妮和僚机们正做着演出前的最后准备，但突然闪进来的男人打断了她们。

助理Oi, Un-something-or-other! Change of plans. The guests say they want to see how good you really are with a more extravagant piece.喂，温什么的那个！安排改了，客人说要看看你们的水平，今天来个大合奏。

助理Here, the piece's sent to your terminal.喏，曲子刚才传到你的终端里了。

UndineTh... This piece isn't a conventional composition and isn't the type of piece a ceremonial orchestra would perform.这……这首曲子，不是常规曲目，也不是仪仗乐团会表演的音乐类型。

UndineThese counter-melodies and gestures are very difficult too, and in such a short time...合奏和动作难度也很大，这么短的时间……

助理What, can't you do it?怎么，你们做不到？

UndineWe can, but for the sake of the orchestra's performance...不是的，但为了仪仗乐团的演出效果……

助理However you handle it is your own business. If it all comes crashing down, don't blame me for not telling you.怎么演好是你们自己的事情，老大怪罪下来，别说是我们没通知到。

The assistant in front of her is far more direct than the secretary. Undine now understands that point very well.面前的助理远比之前的秘书更加独断。温蒂妮清楚地理解到了这点。

After a brief period of painful silence, Undine lowers her head, answering bitterly.一段难堪的沉默之后，温蒂妮低下头，苦涩地应声。

UndineYes.是……

主持人Now then, guests from far and wide, the next performance shall be delivered by the mysterious Doll prepared for our fine guests!那么，尊敬的各位来宾，接下来的演出，就是为贵宾特别准备的神秘人形！

主持人They're a top-tier product acquired at the cost of a fortune by our gracious host! As for what this big name is capable of, I'm sure everyone present will see with their own eyes!她们是东道主斥巨资入手的顶级产品！盛名之下究竟有怎样的能力，还请大家欣赏！

Waves of babbling comes from the crowd. Undine can discern the senator and her master as well their subordinates' hushed muttering in the crowd.台下传来了阵阵嘈杂。温蒂妮从中分辨出了那位议员和主人，及其下属的窃窃私语。

They all doubt Undine's capabilities, and some even emit malicious laughter. Undine knows perfectly well that only success in this performance can display her abilities in full.他们都在怀疑着温蒂妮的性能，甚至有人发出了不怀好意的笑声。温蒂妮很清楚，这次演出只能成功，让他们看到自己的能力。

She makes her final adjustments, and steps onto that familiar yet strange stage once more. Allowing the melody to manifest in her neural cloud, she lets it flow with the conductor's rhythm.她调整好状态，再次踏上熟悉又陌生的舞台，让传到心智中的乐曲，随指挥奏响。

Even if it is a brand-new performance piece that's been forcibly added, they are still going to perform it to the highest standards, with the greatest intensity—哪怕是被临时强加全新的演出曲目，依然要高规格、高强度演出的合奏组曲——

Undine(Nearly at the end of the first movement! Next... Ugh!)（第一部分就快结束了！接下来……唔！）

Undine(It hurts... Nearly affected the movements. No, there's no way I'll let this performance fail!)（痛……差点就影响动作了。不行，这次演出绝对不能失败！）

Undine swivels around, disguising the issues brought from the pain by producing an imperceptible shake that goes unnoticed by the crowd.温蒂妮借助一个大转身，掩饰了伤痛造成的问题，只产生了台下观众注意不到的轻微晃动。

Undine(Damn, there's several malfunction possibilities, and spread out over my body, too. All injuries that I didn't have time to get fixed before...)（糟了，有好几处故障隐患，还分布在素体各处，全是之前没来得及检修的伤……）

Undine(I managed to hide that with the turn just then, but the vast majority of this piece is still left. If we continue at this level, I can only hold on for a bit longer.)（刚才用转身掩饰住了，但演出还有很长时间，保持这种演出水平的话，我最多只能再撑一小会儿了。）

Undine(No, not at a time like—)（不行，不能在这种时候——）

嘀——Beep— (It's, alright...)（没事……）

嘀——Beep— (We are, here.)（我们，还在。）

From the outside, these instruments and their conductor appear to continue in their rhythm unperturbed, but those on the stage know within their hearts—like the connection between them—it was all crumbling down.乐器和指挥，表面上依旧维持着平稳不乱的节奏，但台上之人的心中，却随着她们内在连接的崩毁，而摇荡不已。

Undine(No! If you substitute and support me like this, all of you will collapse! All of your joints are already in tatters...)（不行——这样借位顶住我的话，重量会压垮你们的！明明你们身上都已经是破布一样的关节了——）

嘀——Beep— (Don't, worry.)（不用，担心。）

嘀——Beep— (Performance, continue.)（演出，继续。）

The Dolls forge onwards using the mechanical familiarity they've gained from countless performances, not stopping for even a second, and persisting through this hellish performance.人形们利用自身演奏无数次的机械惯性，不断地坚持一秒、再坚持一秒，不断继续着这场困难的表演。

Each and every note, each and every step brings the Dolls closer to the edge of toppling, and all the while melodies harmonize, the performance flawless.一次次吹奏、一次次踏响，人形们在崩溃的边缘端正步伐，鸣声相和，天衣无缝。

Relaxing slightly as the piece slows, Undine regained her footing and braces for the coda of the piece.借着节奏暂缓的缓冲时间，温蒂妮得以暂时稳住重心，为最后的乐曲高潮蓄力。

Undine(These guys, with such severe impairments... Performing at this intensity will only make the accumulated injuries worse.)（这些家伙，明明顶着这么严重的伤……这些积攒已久难以修补的陈年旧伤，经过高强度的演出，恐怕只会更加严重。）

Undine(Of the few deep inspections we had before, they all let me have the best of it... Were they hiding their circumstances on purpose?)（之前几次深度检修，她们都优先将机会让给我……原来是在刻意隐瞒自己的情况吗？）

Undine(As the conductor of the orchestra, I should be the one taking up the mantle to protect my subordinates, but I...)（本来应该由我这个仪仗乐团团长来保护团员们的，但我却……）

Undine(...To prove our value, to prove that we are worthy of being repaired, all we can do is—)（……为了证明我们的价值，证明我们有被维修的价值，我现在唯一能做的，只有——）

A spiraling climax flourishes within the hall, surging upwards towards the heavens.高亢的合奏声，撕裂天穹般，回旋在大厅里。

With thunderous applause, the curtain falls pristinely once more—雷鸣的掌声下，这次，依然是完美的谢幕——

UndineIt's finally over. I wonder how they're doing.终于结束了，不知道她们怎么样了。

UndineThose neurally incomplete idiots better not have snapped like overstressed strings.那些心智不全的笨蛋，千万别像绷过头的琴弦一样坏了啊。

UndineI... still have questions I want to ask them.我……还有话，没问她们呢。

UndineEh?咦？

UndineWhere'd they go?她们去哪儿了？

Evanescent Theater – 5 泡影剧院-5

After the performance, backstage.演出后，剧场幕后。

UndineCalling aides—Dolce? Scherzando? Tranquillo? Maestoso? Respond if you're receiving!呼叫僚机——多莉？斯卡尔？特兰可？梅丝？收到回应！

Time slips away bit by bit, yet no exact coordinates come from the aides' infrared receivers. Undine only knows that they are still in the theater, or at least the general vicinity of it.时间一点一滴流逝，而僚机的红外通讯却并没有传来具体坐标。温蒂妮只知道，她们还在大剧场，至少还在大剧场附近。

UndineWhat do I do? Do I look for them? How should I respond if our master comes around now?怎么办？要去找她们吗？如果刚好这时候，主人来了该怎么办？

UndineEntertaining the master and their guests should be more important as part of the orchestra leader's duties. If I anger the master it will only make things worse.还是招待主人和贵客更重要吧，这才是仪仗乐团团长的责任。要是得罪了主人，下场只会更加糟糕。

The infrared coordinates she receives only moves further and further away.只是，红外感应传来的坐标，却离大剧场越来越远。

UndineIt'll be fine, they've gone off on their own to move around set pieces before. Don't fret unnecessarily.没事的，她们以前也单独去搬过场景布置的东西。别瞎担心了。

Undine paces to and fro backstage. She had a mind to straighten up her neural cloud and look for her master, but composure eludes her no matter how she tries.温蒂妮在幕后来回踱步，想要整理好心智去找现在的主人，却无论如何不能平静。

UndineJust what is up with me... Staying behind and dealing with our master is what I should be doing...我究竟是怎么了……明明最该留下来应付主人的……

Still voicing her objections, she steps outside the theater, uneasiness spurring her on.尽管说着不情愿，温蒂妮还是受着不安的驱使，来到了大剧场外。

UndineWhere the hell are you all? Answer me!你们到底去哪里了？回答我！

UndineHow could this... They're gone, nowhere to be found.怎么回事……不见了，到处都找不到。

Undine(People have already discarded me. Don't tell me... Even you will follow suit?)（人们抛弃了我，难道……就连你们也要这么做吗？）

UndineWas saying all that stuff yesterday, that "not everything is lost, because we'll always be here for you." ...Has it turned out to be all a lie, the same all the pomp and circumstance?昨天还说什么……“你并没有失去一切，我们还在你身边”……结果也全是假的，就跟那些荣誉一样吗？

Undine(Don't, don't—)（不要，不要——）

Undine(Don't leave me alone...)（不要丢下我一个……）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, located.)（主机，发现！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Target, successfully, reached!)（目的地，抵达，顺利！）

UndineHuh?什么？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Yay!)（好耶！）

UndineYou—你们——

UndineYou guys, just where did you...你们，究竟去哪儿了啊……

嘀嘀哔——Beeeeeep— (Instrument, oil.)（乐器，护理油。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Successfully, acquired.)（成功，取得。）

UndineThis is...这是……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Piano, woman. Carry, help.)（钢琴，女人。搬走，帮忙。）

UndinePiano woman? Another performer?弹钢琴的女人？是指其他表演的人吗？

Undine"When she was carrying something, a problem came up. We helped her, and she gave us this in return." But... why?“她要搬走东西的时候，出了问题。我们帮了忙，她就愿意给我们东西了。”但是，为什么？

UndineJust because of what I said about the oil...是因为我说了，乐器护理油的那些话吗……

UndineLeave? What can you do without me? You couldn't even get your hands on a bottle of fine instrument care oil!你们离开了我，什么也做不了！你们自己，连一瓶上好的乐器护理油都搞不到！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Instrument, oil. Instrument, oil.)（乐器，护理油。乐器，护理油。）

UndineYou can say that again when you can get ahold of it yourself.什么时候你们自己能拿到再说。

UndineYou can't even perform the basics properly. What more are you even good for...基本演出都做不好，你们还能做什么……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Don't need, more work. Yay!)（不用，再累。好耶！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (It's okay, future, we will, find.)（以后，没事，我们，会找。）

UndineYou... You...你们……你们……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, neural, fluctuations.)（主机，心智，波动。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (System, notice.)（系统，注意。）

Undine*Sniff* You... Never mind, it's nothing.呜——你们……没事了，没什么。

UndineYou damn idiots, have your neural clouds rusted too? If an accident happens, there'll be nothing I can do.你们这些笨蛋，心智都锈掉了吗。要是有什么意外，我可救不了。

UndineBelieving everything you hear... You narrow computationally spaced idiots. All of that stuff about how incapable you are were quips. Quips! Get it? In the future, and I mean it, you'd better leave this stuff to me. If you don't, you little fools are going to run into something and become even more stupid than you already are.说什么就信什么……运算空间狭窄的笨蛋。说你们做不好什么的，都是假的，是假话！理解了吗？以后，我是说以后，这种事情当然是交给我。免得你们这些小笨蛋，遇上什么意外，变得更蠢。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Transfer. Comprehension, successful.)（移交。理解，成功。）

UndineYou don't get it at all, you dorks.笨蛋，你们根本就没理解。

UndineWhen we get back, the first thing I'm going to do is to make a request to the master for a full inspection of you all. With the sorry state your bodies are in, you'll only drag me down.回去之后，我跟主人申请，先让你们深度检修一下。已经烂成破布条了，这样下去也只会拖我后腿。

UndineSeriously, what a bunch of dunces who don't know how to look out for themselves. I suppose I'll lower myself to the standard of... Mm, I'll keep an eye out for you lot, since you obviously can't do it yourselves.真是不会为自己着想的笨蛋。我就勉为其难，以后……嗯，我以后就代替不会为自己着想的你们，帮帮你们吧。

??Oh, how gracious of you.哦，那可真是不错。

UndineWha—什么——

??The "inspection" has been prepared. Let's go, little one.“检修”，已经准备好了。回去吧，小东西。

助理Senator, sir, why are you here by yourself? It really isn't safe to be out here.议员阁下，您怎么一个人？呼……您一个人太不安全了。

议员No matter. If I feared these trivial risks, what ambition would I speak of?无妨。这点风险都不肯冒，谈什么大事。

议员If more people were around, we wouldn't get to lay eyes on these pleasant surprises. For a piece of metal to go to such an extent for a companion... If that is the case, they should suffice for more important tasks.人多了，也就看不到这种“意外之喜”了。铁皮东西，居然也能为同伴做到这种份上，那么，更重要的任务也不是问题吧。

议员Are things in order? Take them back, and do as I said.东西都准备好了吧？把它们带回去，就按我之前说的做。

Undine(What exactly are they talking about? I can't let my guard down. Let's get to a safe place...)（他们到底在说什么？好可疑，总之先保护好大家……）

助理Yes! Boss' preparations are complete, and we're just waiting on your order!是！老大早就准备好了，就等您老吩咐了！

议员Let me think... I'll have all of them, no, the small ones. Hehehe, let's package these little things into a lovely present for Dario. Remember, be discreet.我想想……几个全要吧，不，还是要小的吧。呵呵呵，就把这些东西，送给达里奥那个家伙吧。记住，一定要隐蔽。

助理Yes!是！

Undine(Huh? We can't move?)（唔！我们动不了？）

系统Warning, chassis is being forcibly controlled!警告，机体已被强制管控！

议员I'm sure everyone here understands what happens next. I'll be taking my leave, then.接下来的事，你们知道的，我就不方便再露面了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Detect, danger! Magnitude, unknown.)（检测，危险！程度，未知。）

助理Still trying to get away?小东西，都控制住了还敢跑？

UndineGah, cough... Crap...咳、咳咳！痛……

系统Warning, impact detected, projected damages, calculating...警告，检测到碰撞发生，预计损伤率，计算中……

助理Come on, ride's waiting.走吧，车还等着呢。

系统Warning, damage of unknown origin detected. Hibernation in...警告，受到不明来源伤害，休眠倒计时……

Undine(Not like this... Someone, come help us—)（不行，谁来、谁来救救我们——）

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系统Visual systems, 10% damage. Debug mode, booting. Projected imaging distortion, less than 5%.视觉系统，受损率10%。调试模式，启动。预计成像畸变率，5%以下。

UndineSo bright...好亮……

Under the glaring light, Undine squints her eyes until her visual systems adjusts and clarity returns.温蒂妮在一片炫目的灯光中眯起眼睛，视觉系统随之调整，她得以看清面前的一切。

Along with it comes the disharmony of metal on metal.与此同时，温蒂妮也听到了金属摩擦的声音。

???These things, yeah? Three modifications, all installed, then get rid of the old stuff, right?就是这些东西是吧？改装三项，全装上，删掉旧的，没错吧？

助理Like they said, just the small ones will do. It's not a big deal if they get torn up. Big one needs to go as well.上面说了，装那些小的就行，扯烂了也不要紧，大的一样要删掉。

Undine(The small ones—do they mean them? What? "Not a big deal if they get torn up"?)（小的，指的是她们？什么？“扯烂了也不要紧”？）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Report, bodily, damage.)（报告，受损，素体。）

Undine(I can't move my body... No, I can't just let them take us apart!)（素体动不了……不行，不能让他们拆掉我们！）

系统Force boot, successful. Warning, body overheating, overload above 35%.强制启动，成功。警告，素体过热，过载率35%以上。

修理师Alright, I got it. I'm the most notable technician around these parts, so no need to worry about something as minute as this. Not a soul will ever find out. Anyway, about what this'll set you back by...懂了，没问题。我可是附近分厂最有名的修理师，这点小事你放心，谁都查不出来。但是价钱嘛……

Undine(It's crawling with men in black outside! All the exits are blocked off.)（外面全是黑衣服的男人！通往外面的出口，全部被包围了。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Reconnaissance, complete.)（侦察，终了。）

Undine(No, there's still the windows. If I can make it out one—)（不，还有窗户，只要一口气冲出去的话——）

助理It's all the same. Don't worry, there'll be no lack of payment.一样的，分钱不少。这个你放心。

修理师Oi, these things you brought in are already booted up? Are they modified or something? This is way too fast!喂喂，你带来的东西这么快就全都重新启动了？你们这东西是不是做过什么改装啊，这也太快了吧？

Undine(No, I need to stall a bit more, just a bit more time for everyone to recover!)（不行，我必须再拖一下，给大家争取时间！）

修理师Damn, what a shame. Wanted to save you all a bit of the pain.唉，真可惜，本来想让你们都少受点苦的。

UndineWhat... are you doing?你要……干什么？

Undine(Hey, you... Guys, get ready. Two groups; one goes up, and the other circles around when they come over.)（喂，你们……大家，做好准备。分两组，一组往上，另一组趁他们过来的时候绕到后面去。）

Undine(There's not that many guards over there, so few seconds should be enough. When you're up, pull the others up with you. I can stall a bit more.)（那边守着的人不算多，只要几秒就够了，上去了就把其她人拉上来。我还能再拖一下。）

（嘀嘀嘀哔哔——）(Dididi, beeeep—) (Command, received.)（指令，收到。）

助理Does how fast they boot impact your work? If it doesn't, then get on with it!快慢影响你操作吗？不影响就赶快改！

Undine(Now!)（就是现在！）

修理师Hmm?嗯？

Undine(Sorry, but—I can't just let you destroy them like this!)（抱歉了，可你要——我不能让你就这么破坏她们！）

助理Hey! You pieces of—喂！你们这些破烂——

Undine raises her conductor's staff, blocking the humans' line of sight.温蒂妮挥起指挥杖，旗帜迷惑了人类的视线。

修理师The hell, this Doll hits people?! Did you guys disable the restrictions on them?!我*，这人形怎么会打人？！你们给她解除了限制？！

Undine(Neural estimations complete, the perfect angle... Downwards!)（心智演算完毕，最适合的角度……下劈！）

Contrary to the humans' expectations, as the staff made contact with the ground, Undine leaps upwards with the leverage, jumping towards the window—不同于人类们的预想，指挥杖击打地面时，温蒂妮借助反作用力跳起，向着窗外跃出——

助理Outside team, move it!外面的，愣着干什么！

手下们Yes!是！

Undine(What? There were more behind there?)（什么？那背后，居然还有人吗？）

By the time she realizes, it is too late.反应过来的时候，已经来不及了。

Undine had put her all into jumping away, but inertia is not nullified so easily. She is aware she is plummeting into the suddenly revealed ambush.温蒂妮拼尽全力跳走，产生的惯性，并不是想停就能停下来的。她就这么意识清醒地，坠入了突然出现的埋伏陷阱中——

嘀——Beep— (We, still—)（我们，还——）

UndineDolce—多莉——

Clang!咚！！

Undine(What, happened...)（发生了，什么……）

She can no longer discern the sounds surrounding her, whether it's the swarming mutterings or vicious obscenities.耳边已经听不清周围的声音了，无论是一拥而上的嘈杂，还是怨毒刻薄的咒骂。

Putting itself between harm and Undine, an aide falls to the ground, unmoving.替温蒂妮挡了一下，重重倒地的僚机，再也不能动弹了。

梅丝Beep...嘀……

Tranquillo, Scherzando, and Maestoso soon follow. To give her whatever time they can to flee, the aides throw themselves between her and the attacks.紧接着是特兰可、斯卡尔和梅丝。为了保护她，给她争取逃走的时间，僚机们不惜替她挡下那些攻击。

UndineI...我……

Undine wants to speak, but with a moment of hesitation, she falls into the clutches of an unknown force, with no more opportunities for redemption.温蒂妮想说什么，但因同伴犹豫的那一刻，落入他人之手的她，再也没有挽回的机会了。

Undine(Dolce, Tranquillo, Scherzando, Maestoso...)（多莉、特兰可、斯卡尔、梅丝……）

Undine(Come to think of it, they've always had their own names, but why did I... not call them by their names until today?)（回想起来，虽然她们一开始就有自己的名字，但为什么直到今天……我才开始这么叫她们？）

That is her last thought before forced hibernation overtakes her.这便是，她陷入强制休眠前，最后的一个念头。

Lyrical Intermission – 2 抒情幕间-2

Undine(Don't, don't—)（不要，不要——）

Undine(Dolce, Scherzando, Tranquillo, Maestoso... Don't, don't leave me by myself...)（多莉、特兰可、斯卡尔、梅丝……不要、不要丢下我一个……）

系统Data restoration, complete. Chunk defragmentation, complete.数据归档，完成。碎片整理，完成。

系统Neural restart, complete.心智重启，完成。

UndineDon't—不要——

UndineAh... Ouch...嘶……疼……

UndineWhere is this? How am I... Huh?这里是哪里？我怎么……咦？

Now awake, Undine looks incredulously at her body. Her palms are pearly and pristine, with almost no signs of wear.苏醒的温蒂妮有点难以置信地确认着自己的素体。手掌仍然白皙干净，几乎没有磨损的痕迹。

UndineSystems are running so slowly, and I can't find any memory data from before...运转速度好慢，也查不到昏迷之前的记忆数据……

UndineRight, Dolce, Tranquillo, Scherzando, Maestoso... Where are they?对了，多莉、特兰可、斯卡尔、梅丝……她们呢？

UndineWhere are you? Answer me—你们在哪里？回答我——

系统Aide system, restart successful.僚机系统，重启完成。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Restart, complete.)（重启，完成。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Awaiting, command.)（等待，指示。）

UndineYou...!你们……！

Undine rushes up to them, only letting out a sigh of relief as she feels their familiar textures in her hand.温蒂妮冲上前去，直到触摸到熟悉的质感，才长舒一口气安下心来。

UndineHmph, idiots. Can't spare me any peace of mind even while you're sleeping with you all sitting there like jack-in-the-boxes.哼，小笨蛋们。睡个觉都跟万圣节的惊吓盒子一样会吓人。

UndineNow that we've restarted, let's go have a look at what kind of place this is. Don't do anything silly, so follow my lead.重启完成了，我们先去看看这里是什么地方。记住不要乱来，有什么让我来。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Awaiting, command.)（等待，指示。）

UndineWhat? You guys are slow on the uptake...什么？你们这些反应慢的小家伙……

UndineNo, it's their neural operation speed... Why are your neural clouds operating so slowly?不对，是心智的运转速度……为什么你们的心智运转得这么慢？

???Ah! The inspection's not done yet, so don't get up straight away.呀！检查还没结束，不要现在就起身呀。

UndineWho?!谁？！

Undine subconsciously stands in front of her aides, looking toward the green-haired stranger in the doorway.温蒂妮下意识地挡在僚机身前，望向门口陌生的绿发身影。

???Me? I'm De Lacey, an assistant Doll here.我吗？我是德菈赛，是这里的协助人形。

Undine(That giant appendage, is that a tail? Is she a military Doll made for combat? "Assistant", for what, assisting in scrapping?)（那个巨大的钢铁造物，是尾巴吗？她是战斗型的军用人形吗？“协助”，难道是，协助销毁？）

Undine(Everyone, be on alert! Danger warning!)（所有人，立刻警戒！危险警报！）

De LaceyHm? Why aren't you talking? Are your vocalization parts damaged too?嗯？怎么不说话呢？难道是发声部件也受损了吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Danger, discovered.)（危险，发现。）

UndineDon't come any closer.你不要过来。

De LaceyDon't worry, the process doesn't take long. You don't look so good. Are you not feeling well?安心，流程很快的。你的脸色很差呢，有哪里不舒服吗？

De Lacey slowly approaches, waving her large tail back and forth. Undine can barely support herself, and tumbles to the ground despite the situation.挥舞着大尾巴的德菈赛缓缓靠近，温蒂妮勉强支撑着，不在她的威势下直接倒地。

Undine(It's no good... I'm just a performance Doll; I'm no match for a military one...)（战胜不了的……我只是一个演艺人形，和军用的没法比……）

UndineYou, you, get away from me!你、你不要过来啊啊！

De LaceyAh, look out!啊，小心！

As Undine loses her balance, De Lacey reached out with her tail, grabbing onto Undine's hand.在温蒂妮失去平衡的同时，德菈赛甩出尾巴，一把卷住温蒂妮的手。

De LaceyThat was close, you were going to trip and get hurt again. Are you alright?好险好险，差点就绊倒又受伤了。你没事吗？

UndineTsk... It, it's that tail!嘶……是、是那根尾巴！

De LaceyIndeed, you interested in it?是的哦，对尾巴有兴趣吗？

UndineNo, not at all!不，完全没有。

Undine(Did she just save me with that tail?)（她刚才是用尾巴救了我吗？）

De LaceyBut you've been staring at it the whole time. Are you embarrassed? This is a mechanical gadget for linking up to and helping with the repair of Dolls, so whaddya think? Not something you see everyday, hmm?但是你刚才一直盯着呢。是不好意思了吗？这是用来链接和辅助修理人形的机械道具哦，怎么样怎么样？很特别是吧？

UndineLinking up to and repairing? So you mean, you're...链接和修理？也就是说，你……

De LaceyYeah, I'm the Doll responsible for fixing you up.对，我就是负责治疗你们的修理人形啦。

De LaceyYou've been out cold here for a few days, and we only got the important bits of the neural cloud fixed up yesterday.你们已经在这里躺好几天了，昨天才差不多修复了最关键的心智呢。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Confused, confused, confused...)（不解，不解，不解……）

UndineDid you save us?是你救了我们吗？

De LaceyNah, another repairman brought you back. He's the most famous one among the departments belonging to Svarog Heavy Industries around here!不，救你们回来的是另一位修理师，他是火神重工附近分厂里最有名的一位哦！

De LaceyInitial emergency treatment was done by him too, with just the absolute finest tech! It would be great if I got to learn from him...你们当时的应急处理也是他做的哦，真是非常精湛的技术呢！如果能向他学习的话就再好不过了……

De LaceyHow about it? Do you remember him at all?怎么样？对他有印象吗？

UndineNo...不……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Record, lookup, failed.)（记录，查询，失败。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Noted, noted. Information, absorbed.)（告知，告知。情报，吸收。）

De LaceyEh? Is that how they talk? I don't know if I really get it, but I think...咦？这是她们的说话方式吗？虽然听不太懂，但感觉……

De LaceyThey're cute as all hell! Can I cuddle them for a bit?好可爱的样子呀！我可以抱抱她们吗？

UndineHold on, what are you doing?等等，太失礼了。

De LaceyBut...可是……

UndineI mean... Cough, if we were to follow common courtesy, we should get to know each other first.我是说……咳咳，或许按照礼节来说，我们应该先正式认识一下。

Half an hour later.半小时过去……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Proceedings, as, such.)（经过，就是，这样。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Confirmed, accurate.)（确认，无误。）

De LaceyI see, so because of some unknown accident, a part of your memory data is gone, and your computational abilities have noticeably lowered.原来是这样啊，你们因为未知事故，丢失了一部分记忆数据，而且算力明显降低了。

De LaceyAwww, poor you. Unni, I'll do everything I can to help restore your data and fix up your systems!呜呜呜，好可怜。小温，我一定会帮你们恢复数据，修复系统的！

Undine...You have our most profuse thanks.……您的帮助，我们非常感谢。

Still doubtful, Undine utters courtesies in the same way she had done countless times before.温蒂妮迟疑着，最终还是说出了以前说过无数次的客套话。

Lyrical Intermission – 3 抒情幕间-3

A few days have passed since Undine awakened at the Doll repair center.距离温蒂妮从人形修理所醒来，已经过去了几天。

UndineBody repairs, elbow joint ruptured, lamination layer punctures, Doll joint model replacements... Sigh, if it wasn't for De Lacey's help, these costs alone would be far more than we could handle.素体，肘关节粉碎性破裂，突节穿刺覆膜，替换人形关节型号……唉，要不是德菈赛帮忙，光是这些的费用就够我们伤脑筋的了。

UndineI thought there would be some sort of trap, but she turned out to be the nicest person you could know. Not only immaculate in her repairs, but compassionate to us as well...本来还以为有什么陷阱，没想到她还真是个老好人。不仅修理很仔细，对我们的态度也很温柔……以前的我们肯定难以想象。

UndineStill can't believe we got dragged into her circle that quickly... But just how will we repay the debt we owe her?真没想到这么快就跟她混熟了……但我们欠她的人情，究竟该怎么还……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Emergency, emergency! Avoid, oil stain!)（紧急、紧急！避让、油污！）

UndineWhat—什么——

UndineHey, Scherzando! And you... What the hell are you four doing?喂，斯卡尔！还有你们……你们四个在干什么啊！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Woodwind, oils, locate, failure.)（管键，油类，寻找，失败。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Do, not, stop.)（不要，停下，来。）

UndineInstrument oil? Even if you found some left behind by other musical Dolls, there would only be a few little bottles at best. Where did all this come from? Do you plan to start some sort of oil extraction plant with Dolls?乐器护理油？就算是其他音乐人形剩下的，最多也只会有几小瓶，怎么会有这么多的油啊！你们是要拿人形开榨油厂吗？

UndineNo, wait, this isn't even instrument care oil, this is normal machine oil... You little blockheads, don't tell me you were planning to try this oil in place of instrument oil?不对，这些全都不是乐器护理油，就是普通的机油啊……你们这些小家伙，难不成是想试试用这些油能不能代替乐器护理油吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Response, correct.)（回答，正确。）

UndineJust what are you thinking? Is this a joke? Our instruments aren't cheap trinkets you can keep in proper condition that easily! How are you not aware after all this time using them?你们到底在想什么啊！开什么玩笑，我们的乐器才不是那种容易保养的便宜货！你们用了这么久怎么会不知道？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Ground, clean, careful.)（地面，清理，小心。）

UndineHang on, let me see what's in your neural clouds to have deleted such important basic knowledge.等等，让我看看你们的心智里都装了什么，怎么会把这么重要的常识都删了。

系统Check complete, no further content found. Remaining storage, 10%.检索完成，无额外内容。剩余存储量，10%。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Repair, memory, successful.)（修复，记录，成功。）

UndineThe contents are fine, but why is there so little remaining space? If a portion of memory data was lost, shouldn't there be more space for other stuff? Is the damage that severe?心智内容没有问题，但为什么剩余空间还是这么小？明明丢失一部分记忆数据后，会有充足空间装其他内容的。是因为受损严重吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Requesting, command.)（请求，指示。）

UndineNothing else for it, you guys clean up this place first. If fish could live in oil, this place would be teeming with them already.没办法，你们先把这里打扫干净吧。如果有鱼可以在油里生存，这里都能养鱼了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Command, received.)（指令，收到。）

UndineBe on standby inside next time, and don't run around like little rats creating problems for me.之后在房间待机，别再跟小老鼠一样添乱了。

UndineDe Lacey told me that we're special Dolls custom made by Cyber Media, and our data holds great scholarly value, but it wasn't cheap to fix us up in the first place.虽然德菈赛说过，我们是赛博传媒出品的特殊定制人形，数据很有研究价值，但修复我们本来就花销不菲了。

UndineSo don't cause any more trouble for her. These are basic courtesies the Ceremonial Orchestra should abide by, understand?所以别再给她惹麻烦，这是我们仪仗乐团的基本礼仪，理解了吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Completely, understand, everything.)（完全，理解，一切。）

The aides curtseyed and continued to work away on the ground with the cleaning equipment, not forgetting to put the tiny instrument oil bottles back in their places.僚机们行了礼，便继续拿清理器械在地上用力摩擦，甚至还不忘放好小小的乐器护理油瓶。

UndineSigh... Instrument maintenance, and instrument oils... Is there any need for them?唉……保养乐器，还有乐器护理油，现在还有必要吗？

UndineUntil now, no one's come seeking us out. We can't find appropriate work, and the person who said they were ready with the next step has left us hanging.直到现在，也没有任何人来找过我们。而且也找不到合适的工作，说好可以进行下一步的人，也没有任何消息了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (No, problem!)（没有，问题！）

UndineYou... You're as dull as a jellyfish. Do you know what this means?你们……简直是跟水母一样缺乏心智，明白这是什么意思吗？

UndineIt means that we've been discarded, and no one needs us now. No one will come to see us, no one will follow us...意思就是，我们被抛弃了，如今没有人需要我们。不会有人看我们，不会有人再追捧我们……

UndineWe...我们……

De LaceyUnni! I'm here with the thing you were talking about!小温！你说的东西，我要来了！

UndineDe Lacey! Hang on!德菈赛？等等！

De LaceyEhh?诶诶？

The oil has yet to be cleaned up. Undine calls out in reminder, but it is far too late.地上的油污还未被清理干净，温蒂妮急忙出声提醒，但现在已经晚了。

De LaceyUwaaahhhh slippery—呜哇哇哇啊好滑呀——

Seeing De Lacey's predicament, Undine has no time to think and reaches her hand out to catch her.眼见德菈赛就要滑倒，温蒂妮不及多想，立刻伸出手去扶她。

UndineGah... Heavy!呜……？！好重？！

Thump! The two Dolls tumble to the ground in a clump, splayed out over the oil-stained floor.碰！两个人形滚成一团，摔倒在满是油污的地面上。

De LaceyUgh... Eh? Unni? Are you alright? Did anything get squeezed?唔……诶？小、小温？你没事吧！有没有被压伤？

De LaceySorry, it's all my fault.对不起，都是我不好。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (We, help!)（我们，帮忙！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Get up, one-two!)（站起，嘿咻！）

UndineAnd you guys have the gall to say that...你们几个还好意思说啊……

With the help of the aides, the two haphazardly get on their feet. De Lacey immediately begins checking up on Undine's bodily condition.二人在僚机们的帮助下勉强站了起来，德菈赛赶忙检查起温蒂妮的素体情况。

De LaceyUnni, are you hurt anywhere?小温，有哪里受伤吗？

UndineNo, I'm fine. Thanks to the new body parts, these impacts are nothing.不，没有。多亏了新换的素体部件，这种程度的摔倒根本不算什么。

De LaceyReally? But the new parts are basically the same as what Unni had before.真的吗？但是用的部件，性能和小温之前的型号也差不多啊。

De LaceyI think I get it! It must be because of the previous overuse, right? We can't keep using parts just because there's no overload protection on them. Dolls need to hibernate and get themselves checked up too.我明白了！是因为以前一直过度使用的关系吧？不可以因为没有过载保护就一直使用哦，人形也是需要休眠和检修的。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Agree.)（同意。）

De LaceyLook, it's like they're saying something; are they agreeing with me? Hehe.你看，她们好像也在说什么呢，是不是很同意我的说法呢？呵呵呵。

UndineHm... I understand.嗯……我知道了。

Undine looks at Maestoso, somewhat embarrassed. Seeing their unchanging expression, Undine suddenly thinks of something.温蒂妮有些不好意思地看向梅丝。在看见对方没有波动的表情后，温蒂妮忽然想起了什么。

UndineRight, is their neural capacity also a result of the continuous overloading?对了，那她们的心智空间容量，也是因为长期过载吗？

De LaceyIt is a possibility. Your circuits were all incredibly aged, and to protect user privacy, your motherboard and memory data aren't the transferrable type.也有这个可能。你们的线路老化都比较严重，而且还是为了保护用户隐私，主板和记忆数据不能迁移的类型。

De LaceyWhatever the case, you need to rest well and pay more attention to your own state. You can't continue like this!不管怎么说，都要好好休息，多注意自己系统的情况，不能再这样下去了！

UndineYeah, yeah, yeah, if the same stuff gets repeated enough, we won't even need to use any processing power to write it in; what a broken record. Even they can remember it.是是是，简直像坏掉的引导机器一样，同样的话翻来覆去，再没算力都能录入了，就连她们都能背下来了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Report, incapable.)（报告，不能。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Recital, failure.)（背诵，失败。）

UndineOh come on, don't sabotage me here...你们，别现在就拆台啊。

De LaceyWow, what an interesting comparison. Though, I don't think I've heard you talk like this before; is this what the real Unni is like?哎呀，还真是有趣的比喻。不过之前好像没听小温说过类似的话啊，难道这才是小温真实的样子吗？

Undine...Apologies, pardon my manners.……抱歉，是我失礼了。

With her thoughts brought to light, Undine looks away, a shade of red on her face, and putting up a front of "I don't want to answer, so please stop."被猜中心思的温蒂妮，脸红地看向别处，摆出一副“不想回答，别再说了”的神情来。

De LaceyHehehe, it's good to see all of you in high spirits.呵呵呵，看到你们都这么有精神，真是太好了。

De LaceyRight, Unni, the thing you were after before. Here, that technician's contact details!对了，小温，你之前要的东西，我已经带来了。给，那位修理师的名片！

De LaceyAlthough he seems like he's busy most of the time, don't be afraid to try a few times.不过他好像平常都很忙的样子，没接到联络的话，就下次再试试吧。

Undine(De Lacey... Came to find me for this alone?)（德菈赛……就为了这件事，特地赶来找我吗？）

De LaceyUnni? What is it?小温？怎么了？

UndineNo, it's nothing. Thank you, De Lacey.不，没什么。谢谢你，德菈赛。

De LaceyAlright then, I should get back to work.那我也休息得差不多了，该去继续工作了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Rest, prevent, overload.)（休息，避免，过载。）

De LaceyDon't worry, I get plenty of rest every day. Your data really is far too unique, but we're in the final stages. We should have the results soon.没关系，我每天都有充足的休眠的。你们的数据太特殊了，已经到研究的最后关头了，马上就可以有结果了。

De LaceyHehe, just thinking of the technological breakthroughs and Dolls that could be saved from them makes my neural cloud heat up a bit...呵呵，一想到会有什么研究突破，又能拯救多少人形，我就稍微有点心智过热了呢……

Before Undine can react, De Lacey waves towards her, turning around as her tail waves back and forth.没等到温蒂妮的反应，德菈赛便向她挥了挥手，摇晃着尾巴转过身去。

De LaceyCome around when you have time.那有空了记得来找我哦。

UndineThat stupid altruist, she won't overload, will she? Surely not. She's a technician, so she'd be on top of those issues.那个笨蛋老好人，不会也过载吧？应该不会的吧，毕竟她也是修理师，很清楚这方面的问题。

UndineAnd now I owe her another favor. If I could just do something to help her already... Though she always said, this is all for gathering data on how normal parts perform on a custom-made Doll...这下又欠了她不少人情啊，要是能早点帮她做什么就好了……虽然她一直说，是为了获取常规部件在定制人形身上的表现数据，但……

UndineSigh...唉……

UndineLet's hope the technician that brought us here is the same as her.希望送我们来这里的修理师，也是和她差不多的人吧。

The other end of the terminal plays a tone indicating that she is through.通讯终端传来接通的声音。

UndineHello, am I speaking to... Mr. Ricardo from Svarog Heavy Industries?您好，请问您是……火神重工的里卡多先生吗？

Undine realizes the undignified nature of her subconscious muttering and immediately straightens herself.温蒂妮意识到自己刚才不自觉出口的话，赶紧站直了身体。

De LaceyHehe, don't worry about it. It's just that... For Unni to show me a side I don't usually get to see, does that mean you really trust me?嘿嘿，没事啦。只是小温能向我展露出平常见不到的一面，是不是说明小温已经很信任我了呢？

UndineTrust and whatever... If you really must insist...信任什么的……如果你非要这么说的话……

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As Undine waits nervously, a firm voice comes from the other end.在温蒂妮的紧张等待里，通讯另一端传来了稳重的声音。

修理师Ah, you, I remember you. It was a lot of trouble doing the emergency repairs, especially those little guys.是你啊，我还记得你。给你们紧急维修可花了不少工夫，尤其是那几个僚机。

UndineThank you for your efforts... I wanted to ask, what exactly happened back then?感谢您的付出……我想请问一下，当时是怎么回事？

修理师You were brought along by some people and sold off for a measly price. Going by their looks, they were probably the underlings of someone with some serious money, but who exactly, I don't know.你们被人送来，贱价抛售了。看车和衣服，那些人估计是什么有钱人的手下，但具体是什么人，这我就不清楚了。

UndineThose people...那些人……

修理师What, don't you know either?怎么，你们自己也不知道吗？

UndineYeah... We've lost at least a few weeks of memory data.嗯……我们，丢失了至少好几周的记忆数据。

修理师I see. I'm not sure then; it might've been the damage. You took a lot of effort, and a bunch of parts were damn difficult to find. We had to call in a few emergency orders.这样啊。那我就不知道了，可能是被打坏了吧。你们修起来可费劲了，好几个替换部件都挺难找的，还是搞加急订单才到手的。

UndineEmergency orders? Then the bill for our repairs...加急订单？那我们的维修账单是不是……

修理师About that... Well, someone paid that off when the transfer was made. Think it was a Doll that handled it too, I think it was... De Lacey. You know her, yeah?这个嘛……是倒是，不过转手的时候那家就替你们付过了。我记得来的好像也是个人形来着，是叫什么……德菈赛是吧，你应该认识她吧？

UndineDe Lacey...德菈赛……

Undine takes a deep breath. She knows full well how great a kindness this is—not only did De Lacey save them, she's been helping and caring for them all this time.温蒂妮做了一个深呼吸。她很清楚这是多大的一份恩情——德菈赛不仅救了她们，更是一直在照顾和帮助她们。

UndineThe bill... Please give it to me.那我们的账单……请把账单给我吧。

修理师Huh? You serious? This is a big sum of money, and someone else's already paid it off. What are you going to do with it, pay her back?啊？你认真的？这可是一大笔钱，而且别人也帮你们付过了。你们要干什么，还钱给她吗？

Undine has already considered how large the number could be, but she continues regardless.温蒂妮对可能会听到什么样的数字早有心理准备，但仍然坚持着把话说完了。

UndineYes, please. She's already given us way too much help...对，请您给我吧。她已经帮了我们太多……

修理师Alright, if you say so. Though I should say again, this is a pretty hefty sum.你这么说的话，那好吧。不过我话说在前头，这笔数目可不小。

As the busy tone blares from the other side of the call, Undine falls silent for a moment, laughing bitterly.温蒂妮听着电话另一头传来的忙音，沉默了好一会儿，轻声苦笑。

UndineWe can't keep creating problems for De Lacey, and we need to get through our own troubles ourselves.我们不能给德菈赛添麻烦了，必须想办法自己解决问题。

UndineBut with how things are, if we're going to make money to repay her, all we can do is...但这样的我，要攒钱还她的话，能做的只有……

Undine casts her sight towards the staff she always carries with her. Even in its dereliction, it remains by her side all the same.温蒂妮将目光投向随身携带的指挥杖。即便许久没有使用，它依旧没有什么改变。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Continue, performance, yay.)（继续，演出，好耶。）

UndineYou little simpletons, what is there to be happy about? We've been well and truly thrown away this time. Even if we return to the stage, the audience will be those same people who discarded us.没心没肺的小笨蛋，不知道有什么可高兴的。明明我们这次是真的被人彻底抛弃了，回去演出也是一样的，那些观众都是一次次抛弃了我们的人。

UndineBut, well, this is how you've always been. No, wait, you're even more stupid than before because of the neural damage. If we don't find a way to fix that, who knows what more important common knowledge you're missing. Maybe you won't even be able to do half the things you'll need to.不过算了，毕竟你们本来就这样。不，因为心智受损，变得比以前还傻了。不想想办法让你们恢复的话，还不知道要少多少重要的常识呢，说不定很多事都做不了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Performance, prior, affairs, enumerate.)（演出，前期，事项，罗列。）

UndineYou guys...你们啊……

UndineWell, with you all here, it doesn't sound so bad. Even if all four of you are dumb, your neural clouds are a bit messed up, you can't deal with anything complex, and you can't be relied on to find work either, not in a million years...有你们在的话，好像也没那么坏。虽然心智水平很低，四个都很傻，有什么复杂的事也处理不了，找工作更不可能靠你们去找。

Undine...If only your neural clouds were in a better state, with this many people looking, maybe we would have some work by now, and you all wouldn't have to deal with this anymore.……要是你们的心智水平再高点就好了，说不定这么多人一起找，这时候都找到工作了，你们也都不用再这么辛苦了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Neural, analysis. Damaged, repairs, not yet.)（心智，检测。受损，修复，尚未。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Query, plan...)（查询，方案……）

UndineA plan... Right, let's ask De Lacey to at least fix the parts that are broken right now.有什么方案……对了，问问德菈赛吧，至少先想办法把受损的部分修复了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Agree, agree.)（同意，同意。）

As her aides' voices rise and fall and wash over her, Undine feels a certain comfort. She opens up her terminal, and the number staring up from the invoice is seemingly not so big anymore.在僚机们此起彼伏的声音里，温蒂妮感到放松。她打开终端，看着眼前账单上的数字，似乎也没有那么恐怖了。

UndineIn any case, let's try and make up the repair fees, then...总之，先想办法还上之前的修理费吧，然后……

With those thoughts on her mind, Undine's feet carries her to De Lacey's workshop.这么想着，温蒂妮来到了德菈赛的修理室前。

Undine(How do I put this? Do I start with the thanks about the bill, or do I start by asking about the details of everyone's neural damage? Or maybe I should come a bit later, just in case I'm interrupting her work right now...)（一会儿该怎么和她说呢？要感谢修理费的事，还是先问问大家心智受损的情况？或许我应该晚点再来，万一打扰她工作……）

修理师AHm? Don't those few over there look familiar?咦？那几个怎么有点眼熟？

修理师BOh, I remember them, they were some star Dolls that showed up in the papers, right? I think they've been around here the past few days.哦哦，我见过她们，是以前报纸上的明星人形吧？前几天好像在走道上也看到过。

Undine(Are they friends of De Lacey? Come to think of it, I hear they usually confine themselves in their workshops or are out on some assignment, so I've never really seen them.)（是德菈赛的同伴吗？说起来，听说他们经常待在研究室里，或者出外勤，都没怎么见过。）

UndineExcuse me, we're here to speak to De Lacey.打扰了，我们是来找德菈赛的。

修理师AOh yeah, she brought you back, yeah? That's why you looked so familiar; the data we've been working on is from you.对了，你们是小德带来的那几个吧？我说怎么这么眼熟，我们的研究数据就是你们的啊。

修理师BUwogh—Even cuter in the flesh than on the newspapers.嚯——原来本尊还挺可爱的，比报纸上的可爱嘛。

Technician B starts to giggle to themself as Technician A puts on a mocking expression.修理师B嘿嘿地笑起来，而修理师A露出了揶揄的表情。

修理师AHey, ain't no way a Doll is in your strike zone, right?我说你，该不会连人形也想骚扰吧？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Alert, suspicious.)（警戒，可疑。）

修理师BWhat do you mean? Who goes around thinking about cute Dolls all day? Wouldn't be me!怎么可能！谁一天到晚只惦记着可爱的人形啊，反正不是我！

修理师BI just really care about the data we have from them! We still haven't dug up the reason the memory data's gone, have we?我只是很在意她们的数据啦！记忆数据丢失的原因，不是现在都还没查出来吗？

Undine(Our memory data?)（我们的记忆数据？）

修理师BThe way I see it, it can't be a storage backup issue. There's gotta be some other modification at play here. Rich people like to do their fancy stuff, and some of the modifications I've seen are unconventional if nothing else.我看就不是内存备份的问题，肯定有别的改装。有钱人玩得花，有的改造方法说不上来多好，就是另辟蹊径。

修理师AOh, cut it with that stuff. Not even the little Dolls want to deal with you.这种事你少说两句，你看小人形都不想理你。

UndineNo, it's simply that interjecting while someone else is talking is discourteous.不是的，只是随意插话有失礼节。

修理师BRich people's Doll indeed, surely there has to be an end to the courtesies...不愧是有钱人的人形，这也太拘谨过头了吧……

De LaceyGuys! I've finished the repair plans—!大家！我完成修复方案了哦——！

Along with that swaying tail of hers, a green-haired figure skips and bounds towards the group.随着摇晃的尾巴在转角出现，绿色的身影一跃来到一行人面前。

De LaceyEh, Unni's here? Everyone's here? Has something happened?咦，小温来啦？大家也都在这里？是有什么事吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Detected, ID, De Lacey.)（检测，ID，德菈赛。）

修理师BNothing much, just making small talk. Though this little Doll is too polite to even joke around with us.也没什么，聊天而已啦。不过小人形太讲礼貌了，都不跟我们一起开玩笑。

UndineMy apologies.抱歉。

修理师CDon't worry, it's nothing to apologize for. This isn't some place for proper manners anyway. Go and finish whatever business you were occupied with before. We've got work to do soon as well.没事啦，你也没什么可抱歉的，这里又不是讲什么上流礼节的地方。你们有事的话就去吧，我们过会儿也继续检修咯。

De LaceyAlright, make sure to get rest, everyone! I think the extrapolated data for the new functionalities should be out tomorrow.好，那大家也要注意休息哦！最新功能的数据预计明天就能出了。

修理师AGot it. Take care yourself, De-de.知道了知道了，你也注意啊小德。

De LaceyHehe. Okay, let's go, Unni.呵呵呵，那么，小温我们走吧。

UndineAlright.好。

Clasping Undine's shoulder, De Lacey marches towards her room with her tail moving back and forth in high spirits.德菈赛揽着温蒂妮的肩膀往自己的房间走，尾巴因为愉快摆来摆去。

De LaceyThey didn't scare you, did they? They're all really big fans of Dolls, and a bit too passionate sometimes, but that's what's cute about them~这些人没吓到你吧？他们都很喜欢人形，有时候会过于热情，这点也很可爱~

UndineNo, nothing of that sort. I wanted to slam a cake into the face of the rude one, but...没有，我没被吓到。虽然粗鲁的人让我很想把蛋糕盖在他的脸上，但是……

UndineBut it seems... Other humans aren't that scary.好像，别的人类，也没那么可怕。

De LaceyIt makes me happy to hear that!小温这么说我就放心了！

De LaceyOh right, on top of how to fix you up, I've made some other discoveries.对了，除了修复方案之外，我还有别的发现哦。

Escalating Narration – 1 渐急宣叙-1

In De Lacey's workshop.德菈赛的修理室内。

As De Lacey elaborates on the situation, Undine subconsciously balls her fists.在德菈赛的说明中，温蒂妮不自觉地捏紧了拳头。

UndineSo you mean... The problem is even worse than I imagined. Their neural clouds have very little space available, and their computing power and processing speed are severely lacking?就是说……问题比我想的还要严重，她们心智的可用空间容量很小，算力和运转速度也不高？

De LaceyYes, that's what the inspection results show. That should be the root cause of their slowed responses.对，检查的结果就是这样，这应该就是她们响应变迟缓的原因。

De LaceyI wanted to look a bit deeper and see if there's anything hidden taking up the space, but for some reason the encrypted content just kept piling up.本来想继续深入检查，看看有没有什么占用空间的隐藏数据，但你们的心智被技术加密了，暂时无法破译。

De LaceyEspecially little miss aides over here. They're much weaker in terms of neural capabilities but holding far more encrypted content.尤其是这几位僚机小姐，明明心智水平远低于主机，但不知道为什么，加密内容反而多了许多。

UndineEncrypted content...?加密内容……？

De LaceyWell... Maybe this is just how custom Dolls are. There are more technological mysteries than I could ever have imagined.唉……可能这就是定制人形吧，技术谜团比我想的还要多呀。

Undine's countenance is the same as it always is as she looks at the aides by her side in silence. Only her ever-so-slightly quivering fists betray her tumultuous emotions.温蒂妮像往常一样，沉默地看着身旁的僚机。只有她微微颤抖的双拳，暴露了她此时起伏的情绪。

However, it seems like they are taking no notice of what the conversation between her and De Lacey entails. They stand by as always, silent in their vigil.但对方像是没注意到她和德菈赛的话代表了什么似的，依然和平时一样，静静地守在她身边。

Undine...It's no significant matter. They were less intelligent than me in the first place, and this changes little.……这也没什么大不了的。她们本来就比我蠢，现在也没太大的差别。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Detecting, fluctuation. Do not, be sad.)（检测，波动。不用，伤心。）

UndineI'm not sad, so don't worry about me. Take care of yourself first.我又没有伤心，别担心我，担心下你们自己吧。

She replies to her aide while keeping up a front and turns to De Lacey with a hopeful look on her face.温蒂妮硬撑着回应了一下僚机，随即又带着一丝侥幸地转向德菈赛。

UndineBut, De Lacey, is there really no way with how they are now?但是，德菈赛……她们现在的心智，真的没办法治好了吗？

De LaceyI didn't want it to be like this either, but... everything needs time and money. With so little neural space to work with, it's hard to fiddle with the data too.我也不希望这样，但是……一切都需要时间和资金呢。能用的心智空间太小了，要动数据也很困难。

UndineToo little space... Right, what if you were to upgrade them and expand their neural capacity? Would you then be able to fix the issues by adding and removing modules like you did with me?空间太小……对了，要是给她们进行心智升级，增加心智空间的容量呢？那是不是就能像我一样，新增替换模块就好了，什么都能解决了？

De LaceyWe have also considered this; however, there are too many mysteries left with your neural systems. Haphazardly making modifications also poses great risk.这个我们也考虑过。但你们心智的谜团太多，贸然改装的话，风险也很大。

UndineDo we go slowly by sifting through the data, then? Or... De Lacey, if we have need of it...那靠解析数据慢慢来呢？或者……德菈赛，如果需要的话……

UndineI can receive modifications in their place, go do experiments, acquire data... You have need of that data, no?我可以替她们做改装尝试，做各种实验，获取数据……你也很需要这种数据吧？

De LaceyNo! Absolutely not! Stupid Unni, you can't go around taking these risks! If something was to happen to you...不行！绝对不行！笨蛋小温，绝对不能冒这么大的风险啊，你要是有什么差错……

De LaceyThey and I will be very sad. Judging from the current situation, going through the data slowly is the only way. Hmm... We'll have to see what we can do about the parts compatibility in the future.她们，还有我，也一定会很难过的。目前的情况看来，可能只有慢慢解析数据是可行的。嗯……之后兼容性和配件的问题就先研究看看有没有解决办法。

UndineDe Lacey, I...德菈赛，我……

De LaceyYeah, I know, I know. Unni, you and they really make people worry a lot. The next time you say something that ignorant of your own wellbeing, I'm going to get angry.唉，我知道我知道。小温你们啊，就是这么会让人担心啊。下次再说这种不好好照顾自己的话，我可就生气了哦。

UndineWe... Alright, I know. Thank you, De Lacey, you've done more than enough already. I'll find a way to sort out the costs for their neural upgrades.我们……嗯，我知道了，谢谢你，德菈赛。已经足够了，给她们心智升级的额外费用，我会想办法的。

Undine(But before that, we'll have to make back the repair costs De Lacey already paid for us earlier... But we've asked what questions we can. Unless our messages have disappeared into the void, or there are already other candidates... Today, no one has need of us...)（不过在那之前，还得先还上德菈赛给我们付的修理费用……但现在能问的都问了，不是消息石沉大海，就是已经有别的人选了。已经，没人需要我们了……）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Comfort, program, initiate, attempt.)（安慰，程式，启动，尝试。）

UndineI'm alright. We can handle it, we've been responsible for attending to many big names before.我没事。我们可以的，我们之前也是接待过很多大人物的。

De LaceyOh, don't worry, it's not like you have to look for work in a rush like this. The money for the neural upgrades can wait, too!没关系没关系，不用那么急着找工作也是可以的哦。心智升级需要的钱之后再给也可以！

De LaceyYour data chunks aren't done being processed, and proper research into how exactly their neural clouds work will need the help of the main unit, too.你们的数据碎片还没整理好吧，再说了，研究她们的心智技术，也需要主机的帮助呀。

As if seeing through the pressure Undine is feeling, De Lacey holds her close and rubs her cheek against the top of Undine's head.仿佛看出了温蒂妮的压力，德菈赛搂住温蒂妮，低头用脸颊蹭了蹭温蒂妮的头顶。

Undine attempts some semblance of a struggle but finds no headway, leaving her no choice but to let De Lacey hold her.温蒂妮尝试挣扎了一下，没推开，只好让德菈赛继续搂着。

De LaceyYour data is incredibly rare. If we can get our hands on it, it'll definitely help us save more Dolls!你们的数据很稀有，如果能成功获得的话，一定可以用来拯救更多人形的！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Proposal, acceptable.)（方案，可行。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Agree.)（同意。）

De LaceySee, they look happy, don't they?你看，她们好像也很高兴的样子吧？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (ID, De Lacey. Action, meaning, unknown.)（ID，德菈赛。行为，意义，不明。）

UndineOkay, okay.知道了知道了。

UndineSince we'll be staying here, allow us to help with whatever work we can. There are many of us, and we have the strength to offer.既然都留下来了，我们就帮忙打下手吧。我们人数很多，又都有力气。

De LaceyHehehe, we'll leave the rest of these to you then.呵呵呵，那剩下的那些就拜托你们了。

UndineThese are... Dolls?这些是……人形？

Undine looks at the broken and shattered bodies before her and is shocked beyond words.温蒂妮望着眼前几具残破不堪的素体，震惊得说不出话来。

Undine(They're already this defunct, and looking at it closely, the internal storage is probably damaged beyond repair. There's no saving something like this...)（明明都已经这么破旧了，仔细看的话，内存盘也破得没法修复了，根本就是没救了的样子……）

De LaceySorry, did I scare you?抱歉，吓到你了吗？

UndineNo, it's just... Is this what we really need to do? With this level of damage, even... Even if we had some more help, it'd be no easy task to repair them properly.不……只是，这些就是我们要做的吗？损伤到这种程度，恐怕……恐怕再来些人帮忙，也很难把他们完全修好。

UndineOr are we... About to dismantle them? If it is a request of De Lacey's...还是说……是要拆除他们吗？如果是德菈赛的要求……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Work, preparations, complete! Difficulty, overcome!)（工作，准备，就绪！困难，克服！）

De LaceyEh? No, no, you're here to help the other Dolls inside recuperate, and get back to their lives.诶？不是啦，你们要做的是帮里面其他人形复健，回到生活中啦。

UndineSo these are already...那他们，是已经……

De LaceyWell... yes. These Dolls all worked under the most extreme conditions, and when we found them they already were too far gone.嗯……是呢。他们都是极端条件下工作的人形，发现的时候已经没法再修了。

UndineDe Lacey...德菈赛……

De LaceyNo matter what we attempted, there'd be no bringing them back. Even when the signs of life left in them, there was nothing I could do.无论怎么尽力挽留，都没有办法留住他们。他们的信号快要全部熄灭的时候，我什么也做不到。

De LaceyI could only hold their hand, embrace them, and swear to remember everything. That was all.我只能握紧他们的手，抱紧他们，发誓会记住这一切，这样而已。

UndineDe Lacey, not every Doll can be saved. We are all powerless in the face of everything. You've done what you can.德菈赛，无法挽回的人形总是存在的。我们都很弱小，救不下所有人形，你已经很努力了。

De LaceyI'm fine. Sorry for saying so much dismal stuff.我没事啦。抱歉，说了这么多伤感的话。

De LaceyBy the way, doesn't it seem like Unni's the type of person to comfort others? What a surprise!话说回来，原来小温是会安慰人的吗？好惊喜！

UndineAhem... I was just speaking my mind.咳……我只是说了自己的想法而已。

UndineAnd the fact that they're still in your workshop means that you haven't given up hope yet.而且，既然他们现在还在修理所里，就说明你还没有放弃希望吧。

De LaceyGood eye, Unni. I bring them back here so that maybe I can create some sort of way to reduce the pain they feel and the negative impacts of their working environments.很敏锐嘛，小温。其实我们把他们带回来，也是为了研究出可以让他们减少痛苦和工作环境负面影响的办法。

De LaceyEven if they can't be repaired, the frame they leave behind can be used to help future Dolls in the same line of work overcome obstacles.虽然他们已经没法再修了，但留下的素体，会帮未来同业的人形克服困难。

Undine(So she's working on this research as well?)（原来她还做着这种研究吗？）

De LaceyWhat we'll need help with from you is helping other Dolls get back on their feet. Leave this stuff to us!不过需要你们来帮忙的事，主要还是帮助其他人形复建啦。这些研究就交给我们吧！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Detecting, main unit, fluctuations.)（检测，主机，波动。）

De LaceyIn any case, you should come in first, and I'll give everyone the rundown! Maybe it'll even give you some experience for reintegrating into human society!总之先进来吧，我会告诉大家该怎么做的！说不定也能给小温回到人类社会提供些经验呢！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Work, yay!)（工作，好耶！）

UndineThank you. We'll give it our all.谢谢，我们会尽力的。

A few days later.几天后。

UndineOk, that should be it for today.好，今天就差不多了。

UndineAt first it was just carrying supplies, but now it's expanded to assisting with the logging of data and basic instrument calibration... Seems that I'm capable of way more than just conducting.最开始只是搬运物资，现在的工作拓展到了协助记录数据和最基础的仪器调整……我也不是除了指挥就什么都做不了的嘛。

UndineBut you... The neural deterioration is way too severe, and with such little space, there's so many important things you can't handle. We'll need to get that neural upgrade going for you soon.反而是你们……心智水平下降得太明显了，空间也很小，这样很多重要的事都做不了。必须得给你们进行心智升级才行。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Success, more, work.)（顺利，更多的，工作。）

UndineYeah, save for helping out De Lacey, we'll have to think of a way to put the fees for the repairs and upgrades together.确实，除了给德菈赛帮忙之外，也总得想办法筹齐修理费和心智升级的费用。

UndineLet's see if we've got any responses for the applications we put in previously.先看看之前申请的那些工作有没有回应吧。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Work, yay!)（工作，好耶！）

UndineAre you all workaholics?你们是工作狂吗？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Workaholic? Comprehension, failure.)（工作狂？理解，失败。）

UndineYou guys... Well, just don't push yourselves like you did before.你们啊……总之，别再像之前那样勉强自己就好了。

UndineSigh, I never thought the day would come where we would seek work this eagerly.唉，没想到我们有一天，也会那么渴望工作。

Beep, beep—The sudden sound of an incoming call interrupts Undine's thoughts.滴滴——突如其来的通讯声打断了温蒂妮的思考。

UndineNews? ...What is this list?新消息？……这张名单是什么？

修理师Hey, little Doll. I heard that you've still not found suitable work, and De Lacey asked me to take a look.你好啊，小人形。听说你们现在还没找到合适的工作，德菈赛那边拜托我帮忙看看。

UndineMr. Ricardo? My gratitude for yours and De Lacey's concern. Is this list...里卡多先生？谢谢您和德菈赛的挂心。那么，这张名单难道是……

修理师Yeah, it's a list of clients with their contact details. You have a good look, they're all big names with big money.嗯，是客户名单，上面还有联系方式。你自己看看吧，都是舍得花钱的大客户。

修理师I've got an errand I need to run. That's all for now, so best of luck.我马上还要出外勤，就先这样了，祝你们顺利。

UndineA list of names... Thank goodness, we need to make the best of this opportunity.名单……太好了，这次一定要把握住机会。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Yay! Work, earn, return.)（好耶！工作，赚钱，还钱。）

UndineDon't get excited so easily; get ready to be rejected a few times first. We don't have anyone backing us anymore, or we'd have gotten a new place of work way earlier.先别高兴得太早，做好被拒绝的心理准备。毕竟我们也没有大人物的保护了，不然之前就找到工作了。

UndineAlas, I never thought that we would end up being helped by De Lacey with finding a job too... The previous favor hasn't been paid back yet, and here comes a new one.唉，没想到连找工作也是德菈赛托人帮忙……旧的还没还上，新的人情债又出来了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Work, work.)（工作，工作。）

UndineYeah. In any case, all we can do is find work as soon as we can. We cannot let this list De Lacey found for us go to waste.没错，不管怎么说，我们能做的也只有尽快找到工作，不让德菈赛托人找到的名单白白浪费掉。

Escalating Narration – 2 渐急宣叙-2

After receiving the list from the technician, Undine quickly starts making calls.接到修理师的名单后，温蒂妮便迅速开始联络列表上的客户。

UndineIt, it's me... We can perform at any time, only...是，是我……什么时候都可以演出，只要……

UndineAlright. Sorry for taking up your time.好。抱歉，耽误您的时间了。

UndineHello, I'm the Ceremonial Orchestra's Undine, with experience in symphonic ensembles, could I ask if... Ah, ok, it's no problem, thank you.您好，我是仪仗乐团的温蒂妮，也有过交响乐的演奏经验，请问……啊，好的，没关系，谢谢您。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Contact, hard work!)（联络，辛苦！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Bedding, preparation, complete.)（床具，整理，完成。）

UndineIt's not time to rest yet. Let's go help De Lacey first.还没到休息的时候，先去帮德菈赛吧。

Undine looks at the leaving figures of Dolce and Scherzando, breathing a sigh internally.温蒂妮看着多莉和斯卡尔离开的身影，在心里叹了口气。

UndineThat's the 9th today.已经是今天的第9个了。

Undine(On that list, most of the secretaries and underlings of these people immediately rejected us. No chance we're getting any work from them.)（给的名单里，那些大人物的秘书和手下，绝大部分都很快拒绝了我们，根本不像是会给我们工作的样子。）

UndineSigh... Nothing we can do about it, so we'll just have to move on.唉……先别想了，总得继续试下去。

Undine turns her attention back to the screen. Mechanically entering another series of numbers, she hits the call button.温蒂妮将目光移回通讯器的屏幕。机械地输入数字后，她再度按下通讯键。

UndineYes, I'm Undine of the Ceremonial Orchestra... We can, yes... huh?是，我是仪仗乐团的温蒂妮……什么时候都可以，是……咦？

She almost could not believe her auditory modules.通讯器那端传来的回复让她几乎难以相信自己的听觉模块。

UndineWait, seriously?请问，是真的吗？

UndineYes, I understand. We'll be there on time tomorrow! Thank you.好，明白了，我们明天会按时到的！谢谢您。

After hanging up, Undine stands still on the spot, only coming back to her senses when Maestoso calls out to her.挂断通讯后，温蒂妮还在原地愣了一会儿，直到梅丝叫她，她才回过神来。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Work, get! Tomorrow, prepare!)（工作，取得！明天，准备！）

UndineYeah... Yes, Maestoso! We-we've got work! What a stroke of luck, I never thought there'd be someone this easy to get through to on that list.是啊……是啊梅丝！我们，我们找到工作了！真是太幸运了，没想到那个名单里居然有这么好说话的人。

UndineAnd the subordinate responsible is a Doll, too! Compared to other people's impatience with Dolls, this one seems to be easily the best employer we can find.而且来通知的下属也是人形！相比其他人对人形的不耐烦来说，这位大人物，可以说是最好的雇主了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Itinerary, confirmed.)（日程，确认。）

UndineAlright, let's make sure of the time and place for tomorrow. The new employer's name is... Dario?好，再确认下明天的时间和地点。雇主是叫……达里奥？

UndineHaven't we heard that name somewhere? The memory data seems to be missing... Was it on something like the news?是不是有在哪里听过这个名字？但没有相应的记忆数据……是以前在什么新闻上看到过吗？

UndineWhatever, no matter who it is, we'll give it our all.算了，不管是谁，我们都会全力演出的。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Agree, agree.)（同意，同意。）

The day after, the Dario estate.次日，达里奥宅邸。

人形下属The initial checks and procedures have been completed. Please register the details for Doll tenancy next door.初步检查与审核都已经通过了，接下来请到隔壁登记租赁人形信息。

人形下属You have a small-scale performance at a club in two days; the details have been sent to you. Any questions?后天有小规模的俱乐部演出，具体流程发给你了。还有别的要问吗？

UndineNo, thank you.没有了，谢谢您。

UndineI will be in top form for the performance, so please rest assured.我将以最好的状态出演，敬请期待。

Undine salutes alongside her aides, clasping the uniform handed to her by the Doll assistants to her chest as she walks towards the next building.温蒂妮带着僚机躬身行礼，将之前人形工作人员交给她们的新制服珍视地抱在胸前，随后才带着僚机向隔壁走去。

UndineCome on, this is our chance to rebound, so let's do all we can. We're the finest orchestra there is.走吧，这是我们复出的机会，全力以赴吧，我们可是最好的仪仗乐团。

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeeep— (Received!)（收到！）

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeeep— (Okay!)（好！）

UndineYou little knob heads... If everything goes well, we should have the money to afford neural upgrades for you soon. Our performance will improve then, too.小笨蛋们……顺利的话，过一段时间就能攒齐给你们心智升级的钱了吧，到时候演出效果也能变得更好了。

UndineWe can pay back what we owe De Lacey, fix all the problems with you lot... After all of that, we'll have a new life to live again.还清德菈赛的钱，帮你们修好所有问题……在那之后，我们一定能过上新生活的。

The repair center, a month later.一个月后，修理所。

De LaceyAh, it's been a while, Unni! You look like you're doing a lot better than before.哎呀，好久不见，小温！你看起来比以前精神很多了！

UndineIs that so? Perhaps it's due to delving into work again.是吗？也许是因为重新投入工作了吧。

UndineCome to speak of it, it's all thanks to you, too. If you had never asked Mr. Ricardo to look for a list of possible clients, there's no saying where we'd be right now.说起来，这也得多亏了你呢。要不是你拜托里卡多先生去找客户名单……嗯，我们可能现在还没着落呢。

De LaceyMe? When did I... are you misremembering, perhaps?我？什么时候……是小温记错了吗？

UndineAhem, in any case, we've got work on our hands for the time being... Right, De Lacey, this is a part of what we owe you, so please take it.咳，不管怎么说，接下来就要继续工作了……对了，德菈赛，这是第一批还款，你收下吧。

De LaceyEh? Me? You should hold onto what pay you get. You're still not doing too well for yourself, right?诶？给我？拿到报酬就自己收好嘛，小温手头还不宽裕吧？

Undine...Take it. You deserve this, so stop turning it down.……总之收下吧。这是你应得的，别再拒绝了。

滴滴哔——Beeep— (Receive! Deserved, friend!)（收下！应得，恩人！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Beeep— (Total, seven, payments!)（总计，七笔！）

De LaceyAlright, I'll stop dodging it... But you've gotta hold onto enough money for daily expenses.好吧，那我就不推辞了……不过一定要留够日用的钱哦。

UndineOf course, I am not so indiscreet with these matters.当然，我和那些月光的笨蛋可不一样。

De LaceyHowever, the thing you said about me asking Mr. Ricardo to...不过，你刚才说我拜托里卡多先生……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Target, received. Happy!)（目标，接收。高兴！）

UndineYou lot, don't wave those wrenches around like they're instruments!你们几个，不要拿着扳手，傻子一样当乐器乱晃。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Understood, understood.)（收到，收到。）

UndineDon't wave instruments around either!拿着乐器乱晃也不行！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (But, main unit, status, happy!)（但是，主机，状态，高兴！）

UndineHmph. Don't you run around thinking you can ignore the discipline that the Orchestra must abide by. No matter how small your neural capacity becomes, you cannot delete that data, understand?哼。别以为趁着我高兴，就可以不守仪仗乐团的纪律。心智空间再小，也不可以删掉这些数据，知道了吗？

De LaceyUnni... whatever, it's good to see everyone in high spirits.小温……算了，不管怎么说，大家能打起精神来就再好不过了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Command, understood, happy!)（指令，理解，高兴！）

UndineSeriously, you neurally deficient idiots...你们啊，真是些缺乏心智的小笨蛋……

De LaceyEveryone seems so cheerful. Is the new person you're working under good to Dolls? Like the people here.大家看起来都好高兴啊。新的雇主应该是位对人形很友善的人吧？就像这里的人一样。

UndineI'm not too sure about that, but he's given us a lot of chances to work, several times in a month in fact.这种事情我倒是不清楚，不过他倒是很快就给了我们工作机会，一个月还连着好几次。

De LaceyHehehe, that's great. Let's hope that continues.呵呵呵，真好。要是能继续这么顺利就好了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Agree, smooth, great!)（赞同，顺利，很好！）

UndineAny progress on the neural upgrades for them? It's ok if they're a bit on the expensive side.那给她们心智升级的事情，有进展了吗？贵一点的也没关系。

De LaceyAbout that... Unni, I'm afraid I can't help you with the neural upgrades.这个问题……小温，我不能帮你们进行心智升级。

UndineWhat? De Lacey, we've got a steady stream of income now. You see, it's a good amount of money too.什么？德菈赛，我们现在有稳定的收入了，你也看到了，钱不少。

De LaceyIt's not a matter of money, rather...不是钱的问题，只是……

De LaceyTheir neural capacity was designed like this by the humans. By all other reasonable deduction, there should be reason a custom-made Doll should have this level of capacity.她们的心智水平，是被人类设定成这样的。不然按理说，定制的高级人形不会配备这种等级的心智。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Comprehend, cannot.)（理解，不能。）

De LaceySimply said, by creating these sub-entities with neural clouds much simpler than the main unit's, perfect cooperation in performances can be guaranteed. In other words... they are easier to control.简单来说，这种和主机相差极大的心智，更能保障演出的完美，配合统一。也就是……她们会变得更加容易操控。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Comprehension, difficult.)（理解，困难。）

De LaceyThese types of neural modifications would go directly against the base commands set by humans, and could easily cause program incompatibility, not to mention the risk of a complete neural breakdown.加装心智会违反人类设下的底层指令，极易导致程序不兼容，甚至有可能出现心智崩溃。

De LaceyIf that happens, the consequences are severe. Going against base commands to proceed with a neural upgrade is not something I will do.一旦崩溃，后果很严重。所以我不会那么做的，违背指令进行心智升级的风险太大了。

UndineSet by... humans?人类……设下的？

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Comprehension, failed.)（理解，失败。）

De LaceyThe deeper I go, the more issues I discover with their neural clouds... If I ever get any results, I'll tell everyone first thing!而且越深入研究，越是发现她们的心智还有别的问题……不过我有成果的话，会第一时间告诉大家的！

De LaceyUnni, are you alright?小温，你还好吗？

UndineI'm fine. The Ceremonial Orchestra will not be felled by such a minor matter. Whatever else you need, we will do everything in our power to assist you with.我没事的。我们仪仗乐团绝不会因为一点小事倒下。还需要什么，我们以后能做的一定会做。

UndineBut right now, we are tired. We will be fine with a bit of rest.只是现在有点累了而已。我们休息一下就好了。

De LaceyUnni... I see. I'll get back to work then. I'll have news for you next time!小温……这样啊。那我先去继续工作了，下次就会有新消息了！

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Comprehend, no way.)（理解，无法。）

Undine(Set by humans... We were tools for humans in the first place, so I suppose this is understandable.)（人类设下的……我们，本来就是人类的工具，这也是可以理解的吧。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Detecting, fluctuation. Attempt, comfort.)（检测，波动。尝试，安慰。）

UndineI'm alright... No, it should be you guys. I... I thought I made my decision, but I couldn't do anything for you all in the end.我没事……不，反而是你们。我……明明决定好了，还是没办法为你们做到。

UndineI really am... an incompetent leader. What I should do now, what new goals we should have, I don't know.我真是个……不称职的团长。我连以后该怎么办，要什么新目标才好，都不知道。

Undine looks forlornly at her terminal, and the screen lights up as if in response.温蒂妮茫然地将目光投向通讯器，而屏幕适时地亮起。

Undine(This is... the employer's subordinate.)（这是，那位雇主的手下。）

UndineHello, this is Undine. What orders do you have for me?您好，我是温蒂妮。请问您有什么吩咐吗？

人形下属Hi, I'm a representative of Mr. Dario. I have an important notice for you.你好，我是达里奥大人的下属。我有重要通知要告知你。

UndineI heard from Mr. Ricardo that you paid off the repair bill for us. After that, you didn't spare any effort in taking care of us...我从里卡多先生那里听说了，你为我们付了维修账单。在那之后，你也花费了很多心思来照顾我们……

Escalating Narration – 3 渐急宣叙-3

人形下属Having gone through the necessary examinations and checks, the Doll Undine and its affiliate aides, model name E-Orchestra, are now formally employed.经过审查和考核，人形温蒂妮及其附属僚机，型号，E-Orchestra，获得正式受聘资格。

UndineThank goodness... Thank you truly!太好了……非常感谢！

人形下属Target received message, communicating new requirement:确认目标收到通知，发布新需求：

人形下属In two days, please arrive at Mr. Dario's estate before 10 a.m., and assist in a performance.请于后天上午十点，抵达达里奥大人的官邸，协助完成演出。

UndineYes! We'll do our very best!是！我们会以最高标准完成！

人形下属The new uniforms will be delivered to the stated address within the day; one for the main unit, four for the sub-units. Please confirm the address.新的演出服会于今日之内送达预留地址，包含主机一套，僚机四套，请确认地址。

UndineConfirmed, the address is correct.确认，地址无误。

人形下属Note that this is a high-profile performance and is of utmost importance. Discretion is a necessity.另，本次高规格演出，事关重大，需严格保密。

UndineYes!是！

Undine(How long has it been since we last had a chance to perform on such a scale?)（已经有多久没收到这种演出的机会了呢？）

Undine(We were on top of the world once, and we'd have shows more or less every week, yet it all seems so far away now.)（原本是炙手可热的明星，而曾经几乎每周都有的演出，现在看来也这么遥远了。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Chance, yay!)（转机，好耶！）

UndineYeah. Maybe if this continues, and we save up some more money, we might be able find another way to get neural upgrades for you lot.是啊。说不定照这么下去，多攒些钱，就能找到别的方法帮你们升级心智了。

UndineWe need to make the best of this opportunity.我们一定要把握住这次转机。

UndineThis time, I'll protect all of you. I am the orchestra's one and only leader, after all.这一次，我会保护你们的，毕竟我是仪仗乐团的团长啊。

A few days later, the repair center.数日后，修理所。

De LaceyYesterday, the day before that... 12 Dolls in total. Thankfully, everyone seems to be fine.前天，昨天……总计十二名人形。太好了，看来大家都没事呢。

修理师AThanks for the hard work, De-de. To speak of it, there's been progress on the memory data from those few little guys you brought in, right? Man, things sure have been going well lately.辛苦啦小德。这么说来，你带来的那几个小家伙，她们的记忆数据研究也有了新成果吧？最近还真是顺利呢。

De LaceyYeah, but this is as far as I can go. The rest of the data's been locked off by someone.是呀。但我也只能查到这里了，后面的数据被人为屏蔽了。

修理师ALocked off? Isn't that incredibly strange? Even if there was something up, wouldn't those rich folks just delete the memory? Why go to these lengths?屏蔽？这也太奇怪了吧？哪怕是那种贵重人形，真有什么事，有钱人都会直接删记忆的吧？用不着这么麻烦。

De LaceyYeah, even for these Dolls, manually locking away data is very rare, unless—是啊，即使是这种人形，人为屏蔽数据也是比较少见的，除非——

修理师AUnless... if they had some other purpose?除非……有什么别的用途吗？

De LaceyYeah... I'm worried that they've been caught up in some sort of conspiracy. They said that they had something to do and left, but it's been several days since their scheduled check-in.对……我担心，是要利用她们完成什么阴谋。她们说是有事要做就离开了，检测日期都过了好几天也没有回来，想进一步确认猜想也没什么办法……

As De Lacey speaks, the atmosphere suddenly grows heavy. Even the usually jovial technician falls silent.德菈赛说出这些话的时候，气氛一下子沉闷起来，就连平时嘻嘻哈哈的那位修理师，也沉默了下来。

修理师A...They should be fine, right? They're so cute and all, maybe their new boss is happy to give them a lot of work to do. Some of those rich people are just like that, so don't overthink it.……应该没事吧？她们那么可爱，说不定雇主很满意，一时兴起给她们加了好多工作呢。有钱人就爱这样，你别多想。

修理师AIf you're feeling tired, let me swap shifts with you. Your data is really important to the program too. Don't push yourself too hard.太累了的话，我跟你换一班吧。你的数据对项目也很重要，不要太勉强自己了。

De LaceyThank you, but I'm alright. I'll take a break after finishing up this batch.嗯，谢谢你，但是我还好，处理完这些之后会自己去休眠的。

修理师AI see. I'll go take a look at the newly arrived parts then. Catch you later.这样啊，那我先去看看新到的部件，回见咯。

After the human technician leaves, the uneasy De Lacey turns her attention to the ceremonial orchestra's data once again.目送人类修理师离开后，始终难以放心下来的德菈赛，再一次检视起温蒂妮仪仗乐团的数据来。

Dario's personal estate.达里奥私人别墅内。

Undine(It's been a few days, and the club's activities don't show any sign of stopping. Looks like there will be a few more days of continuous performances to go.)（这么多天过去了，俱乐部活动也没有要停止的意思，看来还得连续演出好几天。）

Undine(Thankfully the schedule's relatively static, and it leaves time for us to hibernate... even if it's not quite the length that De Lacey recommends.)（所幸演出安排相对固定，还是留给了我们休眠时间的，虽然也没达到德菈赛要求的时长就是了。）

嘀——Beep— (Status, suitable.)（状态，合格。）

嘀——Beep— (Continue, work.)（继续，工作。）

Undine(Shush, we're up soon.)（别出声了，马上就是我们的场次了。）

Undine(Never imagined that we'd be back here, living a life not so far removed from our previous one. Though it is worth noting that this employer is much more easygoing than the last one.)（没想到，最后又回到了这种地方，过着和以前相似的生活。值得庆幸的是，那位雇主至少好说话很多。）

人形下属Undine and associated entities, prepare to perform.温蒂妮，及其僚机，演出准备。

UndineYes!是！

Taking the stage once more in the underground theater, Undine is filled with an unspeakable yearning.再度登上阔别已久的地下剧院舞台，温蒂妮胸中满溢着难以言喻的冲动。

The scenery she once sought to escape from has now become their place of longing, the locus of their shared goals.曾经想要逃离的居所，现在却成了她们主动追求的地方，只为了她们共同的目标。

After much struggle and strife, they had now returned. No longer empty shells, but filled with a never-before-held glorious conviction. Their steps resound, sounds coalescing.经历许多苦难波折，再次归来的她们，已经不再是单纯的空壳，而是盛满了未曾拥有的崇高信念，步步起落，声声激越。

In an infinitesimally minute moment, the aides' movements lacked a tiny bit of coordination.在极难察觉的细微之处，僚机们的动作比最开始时少了一点协调。

It's a mistake measured in milliseconds, but Undine notices the abnormality in her companions in an instant.虽然只是以毫秒计算的误差，但温蒂妮还是第一时间就察觉到了同伴的异常。

Undine(Why are their responses slower all of a sudden?)（为什么，她们的响应突然就变慢了？）

Undine(De Lacey repaired us to the point where it shouldn't impact our ability to perform, so why? Is it an internal neural problem?)（明明德菈赛已经帮我们修到不影响演出的程度了，为什么？是心智问题吗？）

Undine(System inspection! Focus on the aides' neural systems!)（系统检测！重点检测僚机心智！）

系统No abnormalities detected.僚机，未检出异常。

Undine(Nothing from the system either? Could it be because of the continuous performances these past few days?)（系统也查不出来？难道是因为这几天的连续演出？）

嘀——Beep— (We are, fine.)（我们，没事。）

The aides increases their processing efficiency. Running the risk of neural overload, they follow Undine's commands, trying to maintain their errors within the boundary of the barely noticeable.僚机们调高了运转效率，冒着心智过载的风险，全力跟上温蒂妮的指挥，齐心协力，努力把误差维持在人类极难察觉的范围之内。

Undine(Everyone, switch performing voices!)（全员，替换演奏声部！）

嘀——Beep— (Received!)（收到！）

Undine sends her aides an emergency arrangement for the performance's various voices. Enduring the pain of neural overload, she attempts to keep her expression natural while taking over her aides' workload.温蒂妮将紧急制定的声部演奏计划，一节节传入僚机心智中。她强忍着心智过载的痛苦，努力维持着表情，分担了僚机们的工作量。

But this is an emergency measure after all. As the performance progresses and the piece gradually flows towards its climax, their capability begins to wane.但这毕竟是应急之策，随着演出的进行，乐曲逐渐接近高潮，她们也愈发力不从心。

Undine(No good, their responses are becoming slower and slower. The coda is coming up. It'll all go wrong if this continues.)（不行，她们的响应速度越来越慢了，马上就是高潮了，这样下去迟早会搞砸。）

Undine waves her staff, the pennant blocking the vision of the audience below, lest they see the tenacity written on her face as her decision is made.温蒂妮挥舞着指挥杖，旗帜隔开了台下观众们的目光，让他们看不到温蒂妮一瞬间下定决心的坚毅。

Undine(I'm splitting my processing power with you! Get past this pinch first!)（我把算力分给你们！先撑过这一次！）

嘀——Beep— (Received, command.)（收到，指令。）

After a brief moment of rest and recovery, the lively music begins once more, and the performers' footsteps fall firmly on the ground.在短暂的停歇和舒缓后，激昂的音乐再次响起，她们铿锵有力的步伐再一次稳稳落地。

The recital, now in new voices, radiates a far more spirited and intense music at the crucial moment.变换了声部的演奏，在关键时刻，奏出了更为嘹亮壮美的音乐。

They bow and curtsey. At the same time, the still silent crowd seems to remember something and begins applauding, the thunderous ovation dispersing across the stage.她们躬身行礼，此时，全场静默的观众才突然想起什么似的，开始抬手鼓掌，让震耳欲聋的掌声传到了台上。

Undine(Finally, that was a close call! We can finally relax now.)（终于，有惊无险地完成了！可以松一口气了。）

Undine relaxes her body, walking towards the stairs backstage as always.温蒂妮素体微微放松，和往常一样向下台阶梯走去。

主持人I trust that the splendid performance has sated your desires, dear guests. Then, for our next—相信刚才皇家级的仪仗演出，也满足了各位来宾的期望。那么接下来，是下一个节目——

嘀——Beep— (No, response.)（未，响应。）

Undine(Hm?)（咦？）

Undine, past the dire strait and ready to relax, doesn't expect her aides to straight up time out and remain on the stage, matching perfectly with the host's baffled face.渡过了最难关头、正松一口气的温蒂妮，却没想到敬礼下台时，失去了她算力支援的僚机直接响应超时，停在台上，正对上了主持人错愕的脸。

主持人Backstage!工作人员！

人形下属AYes, our apologies.是，非常抱歉。

As whispers and muttering propagates between the members of the audience, a few Doll subordinates speedily snatch away the remaining aides on the stage.在台下观众窃窃私语声蔓延开来之前，几名人形下属便飞速将超时未响应的僚机带了下去。

Before Undine can think of an explanation or a way out behind the edges of the curtain, the remaining Doll subordinates have surrounded her and the remaining aides.温蒂妮还没想好该怎么解释和脱身，才走入幕后的阴影中，其他人形下属便走了过来，包围了她和剩下的僚机。

主持人Please, do not fret. The next part of our program will begin soon!请大家稍安勿躁，新的节目马上开始！

The proceedings go on as normal. This little episode does not affect the atmosphere whatsoever.一切照常进行，这个小插曲并不影响台上的热闹。

Undine, having been taken away, feels as if she has fallen into a freezing chasm, fearing for her and her aides' fate.只有被带走的温蒂妮，如坠冰窖，恐惧起自己和僚机接下来的命运。

人形下属ANext is a full inspection.接下来是全面检查。

人形下属BWe have detected a signal sending information outwards. Please come with us.我们侦测到，有信号在向外传输数据，请随我们来。

UndineA signal? No, no, we don't know anything of the sort...信号？不，我们不知道有这种事情……

人形下属CInitial inspection, successful. Detecting a messaging program within the neural cloud sub-systems. This program is currently still running.初步检测，成功。检测到僚机心智内部的发讯程式，该程式尚在运作中。

人形下属BUnderstood. Suspected to be modified tech, prepare to transport.了解。疑似改装技术，准备押送。

Undine(Modified tech?)（改装？）

Undine(Right, De Lacey mentioned it! Is this what's behind all of the questions she had about our neural clouds? Come to think of it, for us to suddenly have neural abnormalities pop up, isn't that...)（对了，德菈赛也有提到过！这个就是那些心智谜团的真相吗？这么说，我们会突然心智异常，也是……）

UndineGah—唔——

人形下属ASuspected to be an intelligence personnel or a spy. Target has been successfully controlled, transporting to examination room.疑似窃密间谍，已成功控制，现送往检查室。

Undine(Yes, just like this. The audience will concentrate on the performance too; we're in fantastic form!)（没错，就是这样。台下的观众也都聚精会神地欣赏着我们的演出，状态很不错！）

Undine(If we can keep this up... eh?)（只要能保持下去……诶？）

Escalating Narration – 4 渐急宣叙-4

Undine(So cold, and damp... Is this somewhere in the estate?)（好冷，好湿……宅子里有这样的地方吗？）

Undine(No, this can't be Mr. Dario's estate. Where is this?)（不对，这里不是达里奥大人的宅邸。这是哪里？）

UndineNngh, ack... I can't move?唔、呃……动不了了？

系统Warning, bodily damage exceeding 35%. Seek repair immediately.警告，素体损坏率，35%以上，急需修复。

Undine(Damage? Weren't we performing at Mr. Dario's villa? Right, what happened after...)（损坏？我们不是在达里奥大人的宅邸表演吗？对了，之后发生了什么……）

人形下属AInspection successful, confirmed to be a spy.检测成功，确认为窃密间谍。

UndineNo, we're not—不，我们不——

人形下属BBeginning memory data extraction.记忆数据，开始提取。

UndineAhh!唔！！

斯卡尔&特兰可Beep—(Hurts, hurts! No!)嘀嘀——（痛、痛！不要！）

人形下属CExtraction failed, memory data is encrypted. Decryption currently impossible.提取失败，记忆数据被加密，尚无法破解。

多莉&梅丝Beep—(Hurts, overload! Stop! Stop!)嘀嘀——（痛，过载！停止！停止！）

人形下属AExtraction failed, proceeding to the next step—decommission target to maintain secrecy.提取失败，进入下一步，保密销毁。

UndineNo, you can't! Let them go, please...不、不行！放开她们，请你……

UndineRight, where are they?对了，她们呢？

UndineWhere are—(Cough, cough) Where are you? Answer me!你们在、咳咳，在哪里？快回答我！

系统System notice, aides not responding. Infrared sensory coordination system damaged. Repairs are advised.系统提示，僚机，暂无响应。红外协作感应系统受损，建议维修。

Undine(No, no, where did they go? They're not going to let them off, their neural capabilities and structural integrity are too low, if something was to...)（不行、不行，她们去哪里了？那些人形不会放过她们的，她们心智水平和素体强度太低了，要是有什么……）

系统Aides, not responding. Aides, not responding.僚机，无响应。僚机，无响应。

Undine(No, I need to go look for them! They, they're still waiting for me.)（不行，我必须去找她们！她们，她们还在等着我。）

系统Warning, bodily damage exceeding 38%. Seek repair immediately.警告，素体损坏率，38%以上，急需修复。

Undine(I need to, I still need to...)（我还要，我还要……）

系统Aides, not responding. Aides, not responding.僚机，无响应。僚机，无响应。

Undine struggles amidst a vast ocean of decrepit husks. The vast majority of her systems have suffered varying degrees of damage, and her formerly always-sharp auditory modules are yet to recover; the only constant sounds in her ears are the endless blaring of alarms.温蒂妮在废弃残骸的海里挣扎着。绝大部分系统都有不同程度的损伤，一向敏锐的听觉模块也尚未恢复，她耳边持续的只有不断响起的警报声。

系统Warning, bodily damage exceeding 40%. Seek repair immediately. Reducing bodily activity is advised in order to prevent further damage.警告，素体损坏率，40%以上，急需修复。建议减少素体活动，避免加重素体损坏。

Undine(There's too much rain. Can't see clearly... No, is it a problem with my visual systems?)（雨太大了，看不清……不，是我视觉系统的问题吗？）

Undine(These systems won't last for much longer, and the infrared is dead. The command staff in my hand is broken, too.)（这套系统也撑不了多久了，红外指挥也不能用了。紧握着的指挥旗子，也破掉了。）

系统Warning, seepage in the lower limbs reaching critical levels, immediate repair is advised.警告，素体下肢渗漏严重，建议立即修复。

Undine(But they, not even they... are by my side.)（连她们，连她们……也不在我身边。）

Undine(We once basked in such glory, and also languished in the deepest of chasms.)（我们曾经，一起收获过那么多的荣耀，也一起经历过那么多的低谷。）

Undine(No matter where, when, or what, even if their memory data had been deleted in its entirety, they've never left me. Yet now, they are not here with me.)（无论何时何地，发生什么，哪怕被删掉记忆数据，也从未离开过我的她们，现在却不在我身边。）

Undine(I knew that all along I was putting up a front... I gave them all of that disdain when I spoke, but the one who couldn't do without them was me.)（我知道，其实我一直在逞强……嘴上说着嫌弃，实际上离不开她们的，是我。）

UndineI knew, I knew...我知道的，我知道的……

系统Warning, neural cloud overheating. Liquid seepage of the lower limbs exceeding critical levels. Further forced movement may incur further bodily damage.警告，心智过热，下肢渗液率超过警戒线。强行活动，可能加重素体损坏。

Undine(Only they, only they, no matter what happened, stayed by my side.)（只有她们，只有她们，无论发生什么，都在我身边。）

UndineBut now... Why, why have you all deserted me?但是现在……为什么，为什么连你们也离我而去了？

系统Aides, not responding. Infrared sensory coordination system, boot failed. Rebooting.僚机，未响应。红外感应协助系统，启动失败，重新加载中。

Undine(They must all have been decommissioned after that forced memory data extraction procedure.)（大概是之前被强制提取记忆数据的时候，都损坏了吧。）

Undine(In a place like this, there's no one to save me. De Lacey... I won't ever get to see her again, to tell her that I... I'm truly thankful for what she's done all this time.)（这么可怕的地方，谁也没法来救我。德菈赛她……我也没法再见她，告诉她，我其实……其实一直很感谢她。）

The faraway machine devouring the remains of Dolls emits a roaring sound not even the rain can smother. A sound not dissimilar to an error made its way to Undine's damaged auditory systems.远处吞噬人形残骸的机器，发出了大雨也无法掩盖的轰鸣声，以故障般的声音，传入了温蒂妮受损的听觉系统。

系统Warning, neural cloud unstable.警告，心智不稳定。

Undine(Deactivate system notices. I've no need for them to tell me I'm doomed.)（关闭系统提示。不用警告，我也知道，我已经没救了。）

Undine(Even if my neural cloud was fine, those wreckers won't take long to find and devour me.)（就算心智没问题，那些粉碎机器很快也会发现并吞噬我。）

嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Main unit, found.)（主机、发现。）

UndineWha—什么——

Emerging from the dusky light of the faraway horizon on this rainy day, she sees a series of blurry figures, crawling towards her on the great mounds of Doll remains.迎着雨天里远处朦胧的灯光，她模糊地看见了堆积如山的人形残骸上，努力向她爬过来的身影。

Dolce, Scherzando, Tranquillo, and Maestoso. Four in count, not a single one missing from her sight.“甜蜜调”多莉，“诙谐调”斯卡尔，宁静调“特兰可”，还有“庄严调”梅丝。共计四人，一个不少地映入了视线。

UndineDolce! Scherzando! Tranquillo! Maestoso!多莉！斯卡尔！特兰可！梅丝！

Almost subconsciously, Undine calls out their names.几乎是下意识地，温蒂妮呼唤出她们的名字。

UndineI'm here! Can you see me—Over here!我在这里！看到我了吗——朝这边来！

斯卡尔Beeeep—Beep (Locked, main unit position.)哔哔——滴！ （锁定、主机位置。）

UndineThank goodness, I...太好了，我……

Undine swallows the rest of her jubilant sentence.温蒂妮喜悦的声音戛然而止。

Her aides, their bodies marred and mangled, comes into sight. Some parts are even missing, displaying the mechanical parts below their shredded skin.僚机们伤痕累累的素体映入了她的眼帘。有些甚至丢失了一些素体部件，露出了残破肌肤下的机械部分。

Heartfelt Psalm – 1 慷慨诗篇-1

De LaceyLike I said last time, a disparity this big in neural level ensures togetherness in performance and consistency when cooperating.上次也说了，这种和主机相差极大的心智，更能保障演出的完美，配合统一。

De LaceyFor that reason, they're not built like Dolls of a higher spec where they attempt to imitate a human's thought process. Even when they are performing actions that do not go against their base commands whatsoever, they do not have any real thoughts for themselves.因此她们不会像更高心智水平的人形一样，尽可能模拟人类的心理，甚至在不违反底层指令和命令时，也不会有为自己打算的想法。

De LaceyThis makes them... far easier to manage and control than more complex Dolls.也比高心智水平的人形……更方便管控。

UndineTheir sacrifices are merely a part of the humans' design framework, so to speak?也就是说，她们的付出，都是人类系统框架设定好的？

De LaceyYou... can put it that way, yes.是……也可以这样说……

De LaceyThough it would be more accurate to say that they are under the control of their infrared sensory systems. If these limitations are removed and the control is erased, their coordination in performance will disappear as well.不过更准确的说法，是她们受到红外感应协作系统的控制。但要是限制解除，控制消失，她们的表演协调性也会消失。

De LaceyAnd the main unit in this infrared sensory system...而红外感应协作系统的主体系统……

UndineIs in my neural cloud? It's an important system, right?就在我的心智里吧？是我很重要的系统，对吧？

De LaceyYes. If they were to receive neural upgrades, your neural stability and compatibility would be greatly impacted too... However, I think there might be some way in future to restore them to their previous level of operational speed, Unni.对，她们要是进行心智升级，也会极大影响你的心智稳定性和兼容性……不过小温，以后说不定也能有别的办法，让她们恢复到以前的算力。

UndineI see.我知道了。

As red lights glare and sirens blares, Undine's conversation with De Lacey quickly flashes through her mind.在发出红光的警告音中，与德菈赛的对话飞快地闪过温蒂妮的脑海。

UndineCough, cough... you...咳、咳咳……你们……

The aides pay no mind to the giant wrecking machine that could discover them at any time, shuffling towards her one by one, again and again—strenuously and slowly hoisting her upwards, until she can sluggishly stand up with their help.僚机没有理会随时可能发现她们巨大粉碎机器，而是一个接一个，向她艰难地走来，一次又一次，费劲又迟缓地尝试着将她架起，直到她可以借助她们慢慢站起。

Assuming that no help is coming, she thinks of herself as calm and resolved, but a persistent pang of sorrow rises from the depths of her mind.原本以为已经得不到拯救，自认为变得平静的她，心智里却突然泛起了无法压抑的苦楚。

The infrared sensory system is long gone and the control over them with it. Yet why, just why do they try so hard to come and save her?明明红外感应协作系统已经被破坏了，对她们的控制也解除了，但是为什么，为什么她们还会这么努力地来救自己？

Undine does not understand.温蒂妮不明白。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, search, success!)（主机，搜寻，成功！）

UndineYou... you...你们……你们……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Escape plan, initiate.)（逃出计划，启动。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (We, wait for you.)（我们，等着你。）

UndineSeriously, you little idiots...你们可真是，小笨蛋啊……

UndineIf you're going to be like this, I...你们这样的话，我……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, main unit.)（主机，主机。）

UndineYeah... Let's go, we're getting out together no matter what!嗯……一起走吧，我们无论如何都要一起逃出去！

The Dolls scramble through the recycling yard.人形们在回收场里深一脚浅一脚地逃跑着。

Undine(A bit more, just a little more...)（还差一点，就差一点了……）

The rain only grows stronger, the seepage in Undine's lower limbs doing the very same.雨越下越大，温蒂妮的素体下肢渗液也越来越严重。

The exudate mixes and mingles with the rainwater permeated with grime and metal scrap. Each and every wet footstep she leaves behind signifies the remaining energy she has bleeding away.渗液与夹着泥沙和金属碎片的雨水混杂在一起，每一个湿漉漉的脚印都代表着她的行动力又流失了一点。

Footsteps blend together, and her pace continues to slow. Yet, Undine's resolve to escape from her predicament is the strongest it has ever been.脚印逐渐黏连在一起，她的逃跑越来越慢。然而，温蒂妮要逃出这里的心却前所未有地坚定。

UndineDolce, Scherzando! Keep "performing", move in the 5 o'clock direction, and avoid the three tallest waste piles!多莉、斯卡尔！继续“演奏”，向五点钟方向移动，绕开最高的三座废料山！

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Command, received!)（指令，收到！）

UndineTranquillo, Maestoso! Follow me, make as little sound as you can. We'll meet with them at the intersection and get out together!特兰可、梅丝！跟我一起走，动静尽可能小些，在交叉点跟她们汇合，一起出去！

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Command, received!)（指令，收到！）

Undine(The wreckers operate on simple logic...)（粉碎机的行动逻辑非常简单……）

Undine(Without other suspicious sounds or disappearances, they will patrol on set paths and crush what's in the way.)（在没有其他可疑声响，或者可疑声响消失的情况下，机器会沿着既定的路线粉碎残骸并巡逻。）

Undine(Thankfully their hearing isn't unlike a boorish audience. With the cover of the rain, diverting them and meeting up afterwards is not impossible.)（所幸它们的听力似乎也跟不会欣赏的观众一样，在雨声掩护下，引开它们再汇合，也有不小的可行性。）

Undine(If the route is good and the timing is good, we can all get out together!)（只要路线正确，时机正确，我们都可以一起逃出去！）

As Undine makes a stumbling run for the exit with the help of her companions, she analyses the topography of the area and paints a picture of their escape path in her mind.温蒂妮一边在心智中分析地形构造，演算逃跑计划的地图，一边在伙伴的搀扶下跌跌撞撞地往远处的出口逃去。

She understands that their ploy to split up, take advantage of the terrain, and delay the wreckers will not last long in reality.她明白，她们分头行动，利用地形和互相配合优势拖住粉碎机器的计谋，实际上坚持不了多久。

As slow as they were, the machines are gargantuan and with no lack of strength. Even if one is successfully caught up in an obstacle, it'd be out soon enough. All they can do is to flee as soon as they could and get it over with.就算速度并不快，但这些机器体型巨大，力量也不容小觑，哪怕是被成功障碍绊住，过一小会儿就能挣扎出来。她们能做的只有尽快逃走，速战速决。

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Location, approaching!)（地点，靠近！）

UndineAlright! They're almost here too!好！她们也快来了！

At their wit's end and with mangled bodies, they finally approach the exit.用尽各种迂回战术，拖着千疮百孔的素体，她们终于靠近了出口。

UndineFinally, here—终于，到了——

UndineThis...这……

The sight before her chills her to the very bone, as if her overheating neural cloud has been put out by the pouring rain.眼前的场景，却让温蒂妮过热的心智，宛如被这倾盆大雨浸透般凉了下来。

What has once been the exit is blocked by a great barrier of remnant Doll husks and metal scrap, with only the topmost part of the exit giving any opening.原本是出口的地方，被人形残肢和金属碎片堆积而成的障碍物堵住，上面只有最高处淹没铁网的顶部。

UndineIf we were all in fine shape, this would be nothing... but now, there's no chance...如果我们都还健全，这只是小事……可是现在……完全不行……

UndineWhy... what sort of cruel joke...为什么……这是什么玩笑……

Undine(No, calm down, Undine. You're the leader, and you promised you'd get them out of here. There has to be another exit, another route—)（不，快冷静点，温蒂妮，你是团长，你许诺过要带她们逃走的。一定有别的出口，换条路——）

Undine(There's no time for a new route; the machines will be here soon.)（去找新的出路已经来不及了，那些机器很快就要来了。）

In another direction not far away, Dolce and Scherzando avoid the machines' scrutiny, walking towards the predetermined meeting point with heavy steps. Behind them, the gigantic wrecker is caught up in front of a mountain of scrap.不远处的另一方向，剩下的多莉和斯卡尔躲闪着机器的监视，步履沉重地向着此处，向她之前说好的地点走来。而她们的后方，巨大的粉碎车被废料山绊住了脚步。

Undine(No, no... I've got to...)（不行，不行……我必须……）

Undine(...All or nothing!)（……只能冒险了！）

Watching as her aides approach, determination flashes across Undine's face.望着离这里越来越近的僚机，温蒂妮决绝的神色一闪而过。

嘀嘀——Beep— (Aide signal, detected, require handling.)（僚机信号、检测到、需要接应。）

Undine clumsily slides downwards, taking ahold of Scherzando from Dolce's hands.温蒂妮笨拙地顺着废料滑下，从多莉手里接过斯卡尔。

UndineDolce, go climb up, then drag me and Scherzando up.多莉，你先爬上去，然后把斯卡尔和我拉上去。

Undine(Faster, just a bit faster! The obstacle's being shredded to bits; it's not going to hold!)（快一点，再快一点！困住粉碎车的障碍都被震得掉残渣了，马上就要崩溃了！）

嘀嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Command, received!)（指令，收到！）

Dolce clambers up the barrier with great difficulty, turning around to extend a hand to Undine and Scherzando.多莉艰难地爬上废料山，返身向斯卡尔和温蒂妮伸出手。

BOOM—轰——

The wrecker has made its way out of the barrier.粉碎车却在这时钻出了废料山。

UndineWhat? How did it get so fast?!什么？怎么会这么快？！

Before Undine's damaged neural cloud can compute a method that allows everyone to escape, the machine rushes forward, howling in its momentum.还没等温蒂妮受损的心智，运算出足以让她们都逃走的办法，那台突破了障碍的机器，便呼啸着朝她冲了过来。

Undine(No, just one more—at least, I'll get her out!)（不，还差最后一个——至少、至少让她先逃走！）

With all her remaining strength, Undine tosses her companion upwards.温蒂妮用尽全力，将她的同伴向上抛去。

Heartfelt Psalm – 2 慷慨诗篇-2

UndineNngh!唔！！

Undine turns around, pulls out her broken staff, and comes face to face with the wrecker.温蒂妮转过身，面朝粉碎车，抽出了残破的旗帜。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Beeeeeeeeep— (Danger!)（危险！）

Fragments upon fragments spray forth, and the staff in Undine's hands is swallowed up to its middle by the wrecker.部件碎片四散迸出，指挥杖也被粉碎车吞入半截。

UndineC-close one!好、好险！

With danger at hand, Undine computes the only possible way to stop the beast in front of her with what processing power she has left—jamming her staff into the machine's engine notches, its one possible weakness, and temporarily stopping its destructive momentum.危急关头，温蒂妮拼尽全部算力，算出了此时唯一可能暂时阻挡它的办法——冒险将指挥旗帜插进了机器上面的引擎凹槽，机器这一可能的弱点中，暂时卡住它粉碎一切残骸的势头。

Thankfully, she has made a good gamble, and the engine does indeed appear to be a weak spot. The wrecker falls into a brief silence.所幸她赌对了，那里似乎真的是它的弱点，粉碎车短暂地安静下来。

UndineWhat are you standing around for, get up there! This... this is an order!愣着干什么，快上去！这是、这是命令！

After a brief pause, the wrecker comes to life once more, roaring and shaking as it attempts to starts its engine.短暂的静谧后，粉碎车又向正在攀爬的僚机们发出了尝试发动的轰鸣和震动。

UndineNo! no!不！不要！

BANG!砰！！

UndineGah... All's well that ends well, this thing will get some quiet time to itself.唔……没、没事，它也能先、安静一会儿了。

She has paid a great price to protect them; both her legs partially engulfed inside the machine's opening. However, Undine knows she had no choice, and has no more to offer.只是作为保护她们的代价，她的双腿也被部分吃进了粉碎口里。但温蒂妮知道，她别无选择，她已经没有别的东西了。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Beeeeeeeeep— (Main unit, emergency, emergency!)（主机，紧急，紧急！）

UndineIt's only two legs—不过是两条腿而已——

UndineDon't worry, I can... ugh!没关系，我可以……唔！

Undine twists and shifts, trying to free herself from the temporarily motionless maw, but the unsteady front end of the machine brings her tumbling down with it, plummeting to the ground.温蒂妮想努力从暂时停止活动的粉碎口里挣扎出来，却被机器摇摇欲坠的前端带着栽倒了下来，跌落在地上。

An internal electrical current, or perhaps something else, elicits a mind-shaking pain surging upwards from her tattered legs, disrupting Undine's neural cloud.也许是机器内部的电流，或者别的什么东西，一阵震慑心智的痛苦从渗漏严重的双腿传来，干扰了温蒂妮的心智。

A sensation that brings with it both familiarity and terror.这种感觉她既恐惧又熟悉。

UndineNeural overload, huh... I see, so there's special anti-Doll measures here...是心智过载啊……这里面，居然有专门对付人形的东西吗……

Undine(To affect active Dolls with a neural overload, crashing them, and then decommissioning them... No wonder it's a recycling yard for Dolls.)（让还有活动能力的人形心智过载，宕机或者被报废……怪不得这里是人形回收厂，果然……）

Undine's torment and helplessness only continues for a brief moment, and is soon replaced in its entirety by a rational despair—under these circumstances, her mind, which she had always held such pride in, would soon fade. All is lost.温蒂妮的痛苦和无奈只持续了一下，随即便被理性的绝望填满——受到这种攻击，她引以为傲的心智，看来也将失去了，她已经失去了一切。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Beeeeeeeeep— (Danger, danger! Rescue, prepare!)（危险、危险！救援，准备！）

UndineNo, stay away!别过来！

UndineI can't hold on for much longer. You guys run away; go look for De Lacey! This is an order!我撑不了多久，你们快跑，去找德菈赛！这是命令！

UndineI, I'm not getting out of this one...我、已经被完全缠住了……

Undine slowly closes her eyes. An overwhelming sense of loneliness and terror shakes her to the bone. With great effort, she screens out those emotional signals, with pain in her voice.温蒂妮闭了闭眼。庞大的孤独感和恐惧撼动着她的心智，她艰难地把这些情感信号屏蔽，忍着剧痛地开口。

UndineGo, leave. The other wreckers will be here soon, and I could be a goner at any time. There's no saving me.你们快走吧。别的粉碎车没多久就会过来，我随时都有可能撑不住，已经没救了。

UndineBut there is still saving you. You guys can still leave. The infrared sensory system limiting you is gone. You're free now.但你们还有救，还能离开这里。限制你们的红外感应系统，已经坏掉了，你们现在已经自由了。

UndineI'm... nothing more than a piece of scrap, and I don't even know how long my neural cloud's going to last. Give up. Go!我……已经是一具废铁了，连心智都不知道还能撑多久，你们放弃吧。快走吧！

UndineAnd then... look for De Lacey. After you get your neural upgrades, you'll be your own Doll, like me...然后，去找德菈赛。心智升级后，你们就是跟我一样的独立人形了……

UndineI've already... lost everything.我已经……失去一切了。

多莉Beep! (No!)嘀嘀！ （不！）

With bright sounds piercing the rainy night, they gracelessly run towards Undine.鲜明的声音划破雨夜，她们踉跄着奔向温蒂妮。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Everything, not, lost. We are, here.)（一切，没有，失去。我们，还在。）

UndineBut I... do not know what to do.但我已经……不知道该怎么办了。

Undine(I turned off system notices ages ago. The deterioration could be even worse than I expected.)（系统提示早关了，心智损毁程度，说不定比我预料得更严重。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Unknown, us, together.)（未知，我们，一起。）

The aides ignore her orders, ignore her hands trying to push them away, and struggle to put themselves by her side.僚机们无视了她的命令，无视了她试图推开她们的手，依然挣扎着来到温蒂妮的身边。

UndineBut I, but I...可是我，可是我……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (We, for you, survive, live on.)（我们，为你，生存，存活。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (You are, our, hope, miracle!)（你是，我们，愿望，奇迹！）

UndineYou—你们——

She finally accepts the hand extended to her.她终于，接受了向着她的手。

What soon follows is an approaching roaring under the cover of rain, getting closer and closer.但紧接着，越发靠近的轰鸣声，在雨声的掩护下，逼近了她们。

UndineCrap! Too close, the other machines will be here soon! In such a short time...不行！太近了，其它粉碎的机器马上就会过来的！这么短的时间……

UndineYou need to run, so listen to me...你们快逃，听我的……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Split up, prepare!)（分头，准备！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Confirm, height!)（确认，高度！）

UndineYou...你们……

UndineOi! Are you listening... ahh!喂！你们没有听……唔！

The wrecker with the jammed engine starts itself once more, slowly but inevitably swallowing her legs bit by bit.被卡住引擎的粉碎机器再一次成功开动起来，迟缓却又无可阻挡地，将她的双腿进一步吞入口中。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Location, reached! Operation, prepare!)（位置，抵达！行动，准备！）

Maestoso leap down from a high place, slamming into the wrecker's topmost plate.梅丝从高处一跃而下，以全力撞上了粉碎机器的顶盖。

As her body broke apart from the impact, she jammed a leftover fragment of an instrument into a connecting segment of the machine's central unit.在素体承受不住冲击力破裂的同时，她将夹在残破双臂间的乐器碎片重重插入了顶部控制区的连接处。

UndineGah—唔——

The machine's crushing maw tilts upwards, splitting and swallowing Undine's legs, then temporarily ceasing its movement afterwards.受到巨大冲击的粉碎机器，粉碎巨口向上一仰，切断并吞入了温蒂妮的两条腿后，暂时停下了行动。

Undine wrestles herself free from the gaping crevice, falling down like the shattered heraldry on a flag and collapsing on the ground.温蒂妮如同折断的旗帜般从粉碎机机口挣扎了下来，瘫倒在地上。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Plan, successful!)（计划，成功！）

Another aide, already in position, takes hold of the decrepit Undine, shambling towards the exit at the top alongside the others.而一旁早已抵达计划中位置的僚机，拽住了颓然倒地的温蒂妮，和拉回同伴的僚机一起，跌跌撞撞地朝上方的出口爬去。

UndineYou... why turn back...你们……为什么，还要回头……

UndineCough, cough...咳咳、咳……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, successfully, retrieved!)（主机，顺利，回来！）

Undine(You, you... When things are like this, when you can have your own freedom, why come help me?)（你们，你们……为什么都这样了，为什么明明可以自己获得自由，还是要来救我？）

UndineI...我……

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Do not, worry.)（不用，担心。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Can, continue.)（还能，继续。）

UndineAll along, I had something I never lost...我原来，并没有失去一切啊……

Undine(What was most important to me... was by my side, all along.)（原来我最重要的……一直在我身边，从未离开。）

Undine(So I must, for your sake—)（那么我也要，也要为了你们——）

UndineGo... in the 2 o'clock direction, there, (cough, cough) is an easier route there...往……两点钟方向，那里咳、咳，比较容易逃……

嘀嘀——Beep— (Command, received.)（指示，收到。）

A limping Scherzando drags along the dismembered Undine. Dolce pulls Tranquillo with one hand and holds the almost dismantled Maestoso in the other.瘸腿的斯卡尔拖着失去双腿的温蒂妮，多莉一手拖着特兰可，一手拉着素体快要散架的梅丝。

Leaning upon each other and combining their efforts, the five Dolls tread their path in the pouring rain.彼此搀扶、互相借力，五个人形在漫天大雨中艰难前进。

Undine(Almost there... almost there... ack!)（快到了……快到了……唔！）

Undine(Was that movement too intense? Visuals and auditory are about to go, too. Only my neural cloud is running, which is a silver lining, I suppose.)（是刚才的活动太过剧烈吗？视觉和听觉系统，也快撑不住了。只有心智还能运转，真是不幸中的万幸。）

Undine(Even so, since I'm not yet fully undone, I cannot let their effort and sacrifices fade away, just like the shadow of those past glories!)（既然如此，既然我还没完全报废，就不能让她们的努力和牺牲，变成和那些荣耀一样的泡影！）

Without the notices, Undine has no way to identify just how damaged and overloaded she is, only gleaning that her situation is rapidly worsening from her darkening sight.警报被关闭的现在，温蒂妮无从知晓自己的破损和过载率，只能从越来越昏暗的视线里感觉到自己的状况正在飞速恶化。

Even so, as they continue their treacherous climb upwards, she holds her head up high, commanding her aides in avoiding those prying eyes.即使如此，在狼狈而艰难地往上爬时，她始终骄傲地昂着头，指挥着僚机们闪躲侦察视线。

Undine(Sorry, if I had, a bit earlier... No, at least this time, if I can safely get you lot out, that will do...)（对不起，如果我能早一点……不，至少这一次，能把你们早点安全送回外面，就好了……）

Undine(At the end of it all... being a competent leader, is the least I can do...)（在最后……至少，我要做个称职的团长……）

At last, darkness takes hold of Undine.终于，温蒂妮彻底坠入了黑暗。

Undine(Ouch—thankfully the seepage is serious and the pain module's partially busted. Damn it, if these bodies are so replaceable, then why is the sense of pain in them made to be so realistic?)（好痛——还好渗漏严重，痛觉模块也坏了一部分。可恶，这种能换的素体，干嘛痛感要做得这么逼真啊！）

嘀嘀——Beeeep— (Okay, yes?)（无事，是否？）

Kr-krak.咔、咔咔。

Krk. Whirrrr—咔。嗡嗡——

As if it's about to break free of the bindings of the fragile staff—似乎即将挣脱那脆弱指挥杖的束缚——

In a moment of need, Undine heaves forth with her own body, placing herself in front of her aides. A sudden impact of this magnitude fully jams the machine's great maw, stopping it completely.紧要关头，温蒂妮撑起自己的身子，挡在了僚机们的身前。突如其来的力量对抗将粉碎口彻底卡顿，粉碎车终于完全停了下来。

梅丝Beeeeeeeeep!! (Main unit, danger!)嘀嘀嘀嘀哔哔！！ （主机，危险！）

UndineYou piece of—STOP MOVING!!给我——停下来！！

Heartfelt Psalm – 3 慷慨诗篇-3

As system voices clamor, Undine slowly opens her eyes.在启动的系统音里，温蒂妮慢慢睁开眼睛。

UndineAhh...唔……

Undine(This is... De Lacey's repair center?)（这是……德菈赛的修理所？）

UndineTsk... ouch...嘶……痛……

De LaceyAh, Unni, you're up! Thank goodness, it looks like the repairs went well!啊，小温，你醒了！太好了，看来修复成功了！

UndineDe Lacey, what happened?德菈赛，我这是怎么了？

UndineWait, where are they? How are they? Are they well?对了，她们呢？她们怎么样了？她们还好吧？

De LaceyHang on, don't move!等等，先别动！

De LaceyYour wounds were far too severe. Many parts have been switched out for new ones, and not all of them are calibrated properly.你的伤势太重了，很多部件都换新的了，有些还没调试好。

UndineThen... what about them?那……她们呢？

De LaceyThey are... not doing so well either, but you were far and beyond busted up the worst.她们……也伤得很重，不过这一次受伤最严重的是你。

De LaceyWe all got a scare when you guys came in. You were all wounded really badly, especially you. Almost all the systems were damaged, and your legs were gone too.把你们接进来的时候都吓了一跳。你们全都伤得很重，尤其是你，几乎全部系统都受损了，还丢失了双腿部件。

De LaceyThey went into hibernation soon after they got back here, and are still being repaired.她们回来之后，很快也陷入休眠了，现在还在修复。

UndineWhat about now? Don't tell me something unforeseen has happened with them.现在？该不会那些笨蛋有什么变故吧？

De LaceyNo, nothing of the sort, so relax. You woke up first because they asked me to help you first.不，变故倒是没有，小温安心吧。你先醒来是因为她们要我先救你。

UndineThey... are my most important...她们……我最重要的……

With a weight lifted off her chest, the emotional signals she blocked off previously come pouring back. Fear, terror, sadness... Undine covers her face, crying to her heart's content.紧绷的心放松下来，之前拦下的情绪信号一一解禁。后怕、恐慌，悲伤……温蒂妮用力地捂住脸，发出沉闷的哭声。

UndineThank... the heavens... Sniff...真是……太好了……呜……

De LaceyUnni...小温……

UndineI-I'm alright. What else happened after we left?我没事。我们离开后还发生了什么？

De LaceyAbout that...这个……

De LaceyI had a deeper look into the modifications made on you. Since the data on you had been encrypted by someone, I figured that someone had been doing something dodgy and wanted to tell you earlier.我分析了你们的改装技术，你们的数据被人刻意设置了保密级别，我觉得是有人对你们动了手脚，本来想早点告诉你的。

De LaceyBut I had no way to contact you, and then a few days later we got the news that you... had been sent to the recycling yard.但又联系不上你们，过了好几天，就知道了你们……被送去回收厂销毁的事情。

UndineSomething dodgy? Is that why their neural capacity is so small?我们被动了手脚？这就是她们心智空间小的原因吗？

De LaceyExactly, the extra encrypted data inside their neural clouds was a backdoor program for controlling them and sending messages.没错，她们心智里的额外加密数据，是用来控制她们，传递机密的后门程序。

De LaceyAnd what you said before about the help from Mr. Ricardo... I never asked him to do any of that. I initially thought that you had a misunderstanding from what he told you, but after investigating, it turns out that list might have made its way to you through him so you could approach your target.还有之前说的，里卡多先生的帮助……其实我也没有拜托过他。我原本以为是他的话让你们误解了，但调查后却发现，那份名单很有可能也是借他之手，让你们能接近目标。

修理师Hey, little Doll. I heard that you've still not found suitable work, and De Lacey asked me to take a look.你好啊，小人形。听说你们现在还没找到合适的工作，德菈赛那边拜托我帮忙看看。

UndineMr. Ricardo? My gratitude for yours and De Lacey's concern. Then, is this list...里卡多先生？谢谢您和德菈赛的挂心。那么，这张名单难道是……

修理师Yeah, it's a list of clients with their contact details. You have a good look, they're all big names with big money.嗯，是客户名单，上面还有联系方式。你自己看看吧，都是舍得花钱的大客户。

UndineCome to speak of it, it's all thanks to you, too. If you had never asked Mr. Ricardo to look for a list of possible clients... There's no saying where we'd be doing right now.说起来，这也得多亏了你呢。要不是你拜托里卡多先生去找客户名单……嗯，我们可能现在还没着落呢。

De LaceyMe? When did I... are you misremembering, perhaps?我？什么时候……是小温记错了吗？

UndineOf course... I should've known that in that list, only that Dario would give us work!果然……怪不得那个名单里，只有那位达里奥大人会给我们工作！

UndineUgh!唔——

De LaceyUnni! Don't move around!小温！别乱动！

De LaceyYour parts have not been calibrated, and the same goes for the pain modules; moving any more might really hurt.你的部件还没开始调试，痛觉系统也是，再动的话可能会很疼。

UndineDon't worry, it doesn't hurt anymore. De Lacey, don't worry about others so much. With how jumpy you are, someone who's perfectly well would be convinced they were mortally ill.没关系，已经不痛了。德菈赛，别老是为别人担心，一惊一乍的，没事都要被你吓出事了。

UndineYour help, we will...你的帮助，我们会……

De LaceyHmm? I can't really hear you.什么？声音太小了。

UndineI mean to say, we'll do everything we can to return the money for these parts quickly. You'd do well to avoid contact with us for the time being.我是说，这些部件的钱，我们会尽快还上的。你最近还是不要和我们接触了。

UndineNo matter how you want to put it, the whole deal with us leaking secrets has spread to even here... We can't stay here any longer. If we want to survive, we'll have to make a new start someplace else.怎么说我们泄密这种事，都传到你这里了……这里也待不下去了，想继续生存，就只能去别的地方重新开始。

De LaceyUnni!小温！

UndineWh-what? Trying to scare me? Is something out of order with your date system? It's not Halloween today.什、什么？吓人吗？你日期系统有问题吗？今天又不是万圣节。

De LaceyWell, I... don't help you out for the money.唔，我……帮你们又不是为了钱。

Undine(Of course I know that, but...)（这种事情，我当然知道，只是……）

UndineThe negative press about us is already out there. You don't want to be associated with us.我们的负面新闻已经散播开了，你别被扯上关系了。

De LaceyAh... hehe. Everyone here is really nice, and none of your data's gonna get out. It's just...啊……呵呵呵。这里的大家都很好，你们的数据也不会泄露的。只是……

De LaceyUnni, my station here ends soon, and I'll be off to a new team in a few days. I want to help more Dolls, or at least stop more things like this from happening, so I must leave.小温，其实我的外派也快要结束了，再过几天就会去新的团队。我要帮助更多的人形，至少不想让这样的事再发生了，所以我必须走了。

De LaceyBut if I don't say what I wanted to say right here and now, I might not get a chance in the future—但我想说的话，现在再不说的话，可能以后就没机会了——

De LaceyBefore I leave, I wanted to see you again too! I have these backup schematics, so if you plan to continue restoring their neural clouds, they might be of use.走之前，我也想再见你们一面！还有这些预备图纸，继续给她们恢复心智的话，可能会用得上。

UndineDe Lacey, you... you...德菈赛，你这个……你这个……

UndineSeriously, you're as much of an idiot as every single one of them.真是个，跟她们一样的笨蛋。

De LaceyUnni...小温……

UndineDe Lacey, stop worrying about me. You have your desires, as I do mine. Your desire is to help more Dolls, and my desire lies with them.德菈赛，别担心我了。你有你的愿望，我也一样。你的愿望是帮助更多的人形，我的愿望，就是她们。

UndineRelax, I'll get by just fine, even if it's just for them.放心吧，我会好好地，就算只是为了她们。

Undine(Even if there's no big name sheltering us, in a brand new place there's a brand new start!)（哪怕是离开了大人物的庇护，到别的地方，重新开始！）

UndineJust you wait, we used to fill up every seat in the grand opera house. If all of us are together, it'll be no problem no matter what obstacle lies in our way.等着吧，我们可是曾经大剧院里也座无虚席的明星，我们一起，不管多么困难，也一定没有问题的。

UndineBut you, you're exactly the type of good Samaritan that's not aware in the slightest. Don't let it get you into trouble in the future.倒是你，老是缺乏警惕的老好人，以后别出什么问题了。

De LaceyOkay! I'll be fine!嗯！我也没问题的！

UndineIdiot...笨蛋……

De LaceyWhat? Did you just say something?什么？刚才有说什么吗？

UndineI'm saying... Well, De Lacey...我是说……嗯，德菈赛……

UndineThank you.谢谢你。

Heartfelt Psalm – 4 慷慨诗篇-4

The rest area of a street roadshow.街头路演的休息区。

The aides are maintaining their instruments and the conductors' staff while Undine drafts up a letter to De Lacey as she organizes her neural cloud.僚机们休息间隙保养着乐器和指挥杖，而温蒂妮则在整理心智时，顺便拟定着寄给德菈赛的信件内容。

Dear De Lacey,致德菈赛：

I told you before that we'd have no problem with starting over. But now as it seems, without shelter to hide under, it's been nigh impossible for us to find work with the same degree of earnings as before in a new place.我之前对你说，重新开始也没关系。

I told you before that we'd have no problem with starting over. But now as it seems, without shelter to hide under, it's been nigh impossible for us to find work with the same degree of earnings as before in a new place.但现在看来，离开了庇护、在新地方重新开始的我们，很难再接到之前那样赚钱的工作。

You said that we don't have to return the repair fees from before, but it won't do for us to give up that easily. And we'll have to save up money for the future, then find some way to safely upgrade their neural clouds... We can only find work in these little roadside performances. The pay's not much at all, but we get to do it often, and it's much more flexible than before.虽然你说之前的修理费不用还，但也不能就这么放弃。

You said that we don't have to return the repair fees from before, but it won't do for us to give up that easily. And we'll have to save up money for the future, then find some way to safely upgrade their neural clouds... We can only find work in these little roadside performances. The pay's not much at all, but we get to do it often, and it's much more flexible than before.而且之后还要攒钱，找到能给她们安全进行心智升级的办法……我们能找到的只有这种一般的小路演了。虽然报酬很少，但好在场次很多，也比以前自由。

If we keep at it, we'll save up enough money eventually.努力工作下去，总能攒够钱的。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Payment, received!)（报酬，收到！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Next scene, prepare!)（下场，准备！）

UndineAlright, everyone, let's move on.好，全员集合，去下一场吧。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Command, received.)（指令，收到。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Preparations, complete.)（准备，就绪。）

These performance scenarios aren't so bad after all; the me from before would never have thought like that. At least, they are still here with me. We have no more big names to shield us, but so have we departed from yesterday's sorrows. Perhaps one day, their neural capacity and processing power will finally be upgraded to my level.以前的我一定想不到，原本看不起的表演场次，其实也没那么差，至少她们还在我身边。

These performance scenarios aren't so bad after all; the me from before would never have thought like that. At least, they are still here with me. We have no more big names to shield us, but so have we departed from yesterday's sorrows. Perhaps one day, their neural capacity and processing power will finally be upgraded to my level.我们确实离开了大人物的庇护，但也离开了过往的痛苦。

These performance scenarios aren't so bad after all; the me from before would never have thought like that. At least, they are still here with me. We have no more big names to shield us, but so have we departed from yesterday's sorrows. Perhaps one day, their neural capacity and processing power will finally be upgraded to my level.也许总有一天，她们的心智与算力，也能提升到跟我一样的程度吧。

I eagerly await that day. When it comes, I'll invite you and everyone else at the repair center to come see our performance. If one wanted a roadside performance to be of this caliber, we're perhaps the only group in the whole wide world who can meet those standards.我很期待那一天。到那时候，我会邀请你和修理所的其他人一起来看我的演出。

I eagerly await that day. When it comes, I'll invite you and everyone else at the repair center to come see our performance. If one wanted a roadside performance to be of this caliber, we're perhaps the only group in the whole wide world who can meet those standards.能在街头看到这种水平的演出，也许全世界也只有我们这一家。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Preparing, depart.)（准备，前往。）

UndineBe right there.马上就来。

系统[Message drafting complete. Send?]【信件拟定完成，是否寄出？】

Undine...Negative. Just like before, file it under drafts.……否，和以前一样，存入草稿箱。

UndineLet's wait for the day when our wishes are well and truly fulfilled—还是等到愿望能真正实现的那一天——

The ceremonial orchestra's Dolls walk along the path away from their resting area.仪仗乐团的人形们走在离开休息区的路上。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Report, message.)（报告，讯息。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (ID, De Lacey.)（ID，德菈赛。）

UndineCancelling the planned itinerary? Another emergency rescue outing? She sure is busy.是说取消预定日程的消息？又是紧急营救行动啊，她也真忙。

UndineI hope that idiot remembers to look after herself properly in those dangerous places.希望那个笨蛋，记得在危险的地方，多考虑下自己啊。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Cancel, meeting, confirmed.)（取消，会面，确认。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Okay, you okay?)（无事，无事？）

UndineAs the Ceremonial Orchestra's conductor, it would be inconceivable for me to be thrown off by such a minor incident.作为仪仗乐团的团长，要是这点小事就会影响状态的话，也太脆弱了。

UndineJust like me, you are all members of this orchestra. You should pay more mind to your own actions instead of wasting your processing power on worrying about me.你们也跟我一样，是仪仗乐团的一员，要注意自己的行动，多注意下自己，不要把算力花在担心我上。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Directory, received.)（指示，收到。）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Confirmed!)（确认！）

UndineIt's no big deal if we don't get to see her this time. I'm no longer just an empty shell.这次见不到，也没什么大不了的。我已经不再是一具空壳了。

UndineWe all have our own direction to follow. So long as we walk our path, we'll meet again some day.我们都有自己的目标，只要顺着自己的路走下去，总有一天能再见的。

Saying that, Undine steps onto the stage.说着，温蒂妮踏上舞台。

Casting her sight towards the horizon, the audience below expectantly waits for something new.举目望去，下方的人们正在期待着新奇的演出。

As a Doll designed to service people of high society, the sight before her is still a bit unavoidably foreign, even if it had become something of a common scene for her in recent times.温蒂妮作为专门服务上流社会的人形，即使最近也看了很多次这样的场景了，现在也难免觉得有点不适应。

Undine(But... music can be performed in a recycling yard, as it can be here. No matter where we are, we'll hold our heads high and continue to perform.)（但是……音乐能在回收厂里演奏，也能在这里演奏。无论在什么地方，我们都会昂首阔步，继续演出。）

She strides forth, ready to perform once more.她迈步向前，准备开始新的演出。

Perhaps it's no longer needing to gain the favor of an overseer and tread on thin ice, or maybe it's no longer needing to perform for days on end with no rest, but Undine thinks that she and her aides have never been in better shape.也许是因为不再需要讨好大人物，如履薄冰地活着，也许是因为不再继续连日演出，毫不停歇，温蒂妮甚至觉得自己和僚机的状态比以前好太多。

Undine(I understand now that for me, what is most important is not those vainglorious fabrications.)（我已经明白了，对我来说，重要的并不是那些满足虚荣的炒作。）

Undine(There's no need to be at the whim of another, no more need to live chattering in fear. Our new lives lie here, in our own hands.)（不再依附别人，也不再战战兢兢地活着。我们的新生活，就在我们自己的手中。）

Undine(My most important companions... have always been by my side. This is how it is, and how it will be.)（我最重要的同伴……一直都在我身边。现在如此，以后也将如此。）

She hoists her banner; the aides lift their instruments.她挥起旗帜，僚机们架起乐器。

The performance begins anew.演出再次开始。

New Song Rising 新声再起

The Oasis, Neural Inspection Lab.绿洲，心智检定室。

De LaceyAfter that, I think they toured around a bunch of cities, and performed in a bunch of commercial scenarios.在那之后，小温她们似乎在各个城市中巡游，进行着各种各样的商业演出。

De LaceyUntil Project Neural Cloud picked them out as a performing arts Doll with experience in a variety of environments.直到被云图计划选中，作为富有各个情景下演出经验的仪仗表演人形进入云端。

ProfessorIt hasn't been easy for them to get this far, and to be wary of others is only normal.她们一路走来确实都不容易，对人有警惕心也很正常。

De LaceyYeah. And when they received neural scans at their previous employer... it didn't turn out so well.是的。而且之前在雇主那里被心智扫描后……结果不怎么好呢。

De LaceyI think the memory extraction process must have triggered some painful memories for her to have such an intense reaction.我想，她有这样过激的反应，也是刚才提取记忆的流程触发了她痛苦的回忆吧。

De LaceyMy apologies, Professor. I didn't consider this aspect, and something really bad might have happened.很抱歉，教授。我没考虑到这一点，差点就出什么意外了。

ProfessorBe at ease, De Lacey. This isn't your fault. I must bear part of the responsibility as well for not finding out beforehand and reducing the pain she felt.安心，德菈赛，这并不是你的错。没在之前就了解到这一点，避免她的痛苦，我也有责任。

ProfessorThey'll see the Oasis' integrity in time. I know that they do not understand the Oasis, so only honesty will convince them.但之后我会让她们看到绿洲的诚意。我知道她们并不了解绿洲，能让她们安心的也只有诚意。

ProfessorTo add onto that, De Lacey... I think that her refusal to stay is out of fear for your standing as a member of the Guardians.再加上，德菈赛……我想，她没有答应留下，就是怕你身为庇护者的立场受人诟病。

De LaceyUnni, for me...小温，是为了我……

De LaceyIn truth, I guessed as much. To not be able to put her mind at ease as a technician is truly embarrassing.我其实也有猜到。但作为维护师却不能让她安心，真是太丢脸了。

ProfessorNo, you've already done well. It is exactly because of you that she realized just how important irreplaceable companions are in time.不，你已经做得很好了，正是因为你，才让她能更早认识到无可替代的同伴是多么重要。

De LaceyI'll explain to Unni later, then. Our Boss, and the Professor, are nowhere close to the type of people she makes them out to be.那么我稍后跟小温解释吧，我们的BOSS，还有教授，绝不是她想的那种人。

De LaceyHehehe... Worrying about me so much, you're the exact same as before, Unni.呵呵呵……那么担心我，小温，还是和以前一样啊。

UndineWho's the exact same as before... you neurally simple idiot.谁和以前一样啊……你这心智简单的笨蛋。

De LaceyEh? Unni? Did you just wake up?诶？小温？你刚刚醒了吗？

UndineNot just then... You're a bit slow, De Lacey. You stupid philanthropist, with self-awareness like this I'd be shocked if you could make your way through the Null Zones without any hitches.可不只是刚刚……太迟钝了，德菈赛。你这个笨蛋老好人，这样的警觉性，我都担心你能不能安全穿过空值区。

De LaceyAbout that, Unni... I've got plenty of methods to deal with enemies.哎呀，小温……其实我有更多样的对敌手段哦。

UndineHmph... You better, or people will get concerned about you. When we save up enough money, don't you dare be absent.哼……你最好真的有，免得老让人担心。我们攒够钱的时候，你可千万别不在啊。

De LaceyHehehe, alright, if Unni says so, I'll do everything I can with the research!呵呵呵，好，小温这么说了的话，我也会加油研究看看的！

ProfessorYou seem to get along well. No matter how strange it may look, you still care for your friends, right Undine?你们关系真好啊。无论多么别扭，你还是担心着好友的吧，温蒂妮。

UndineHmph...哼……

De LaceyBut, if you heard our conversation just now, I'm sure you understand, Unni.不过，既然听到刚才的谈话，小温应该也明白了吧？

De LaceyOur Boss and the Prof here are really nice people, and they won't give us any trouble for something like this.我们的BOSS，还有教授，真的都是很好的人，不会因为这种事情就为难我们的。

UndineStupid De Lacey, getting used by someone like that, and still coming to their defense...笨蛋德菈赛，被这种人利用了还帮说话。

De LaceyEh? Is that what happened?诶？是这样的吗？

UndineYou knew from the very start that I was awake, right? Professor. These things, did you say them just for me to listen to?你其实早就知道我醒了吧？教授。这些话，是故意说给我听的吧？

ProfessorI'll leave that to your own judgment.是不是，要看你自己的判断了。

De LaceySee, the Professor's both clever and considerate!教授确实很聪明又很温柔呢！

De LaceyUnni looks happy, though.不过小温看起来也很高兴嘛。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Main unit, fluctuation, intense.)（主机，波动，高涨。）

UndineDelusions.你的错觉。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Status, excellent.)（状态，良好。）

De LaceyRight, right? They seem to be in agreement.对吧对吧，她们好像也很赞同的样子呢。

UndineHmph. And, Professor... We also... thank you, yeah.哼。还有，教授……我们也……感谢你，嗯。

UndineIf it is really as you say, then staying... is not undoable.如果像你们说的那样的话……留下来也不是不行。

UndineWe've been traveling for far too long, and to be able to stay somewhere doesn't sound bad... at the very least, better than continually changing masters and performance venues.我们已经走了太久了，能停下来，也不坏……至少，比不停换主人和演出城市，听起来好一点。

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (New home, found! Yay!)（新家，找到！好耶！）

嘀嘀嘀哔哔——Dididi, beeeep— (Remain, command, confirmed.)（留下，指令，确定。）

Aides exchange signals jubilantly and their main unit turns their face to the side, tinged with a very slight shade of red.僚机们欢腾地交换着信号，主机别开脸，面色微红。

I extend my hand to this long-suffering, yet proud and resolute conductor.我向这位饱经苦难，仍然挺直脊梁的指挥家伸出了手。

ProfessorUndine, Dolce, Scherzando, Tranquillo, Maestoso. As a representative of the Oasis, I welcome your arrival.温蒂妮，多莉，斯卡尔，特兰可，梅丝。我代表绿洲，欢迎你们的到来。

ProfessorThis is your new home now. You have no need to drift in the wind anymore.这里以后就是你们的新家，你们今后就不必再漂泊流浪了。

Undine hesitates briefly, eventually shaking my hand. Resolve and a hint of glee shines from her eyes.温蒂妮犹豫了一会儿，还是握住了我伸出的手。她的眼中流露出坚定和些微的笑意。

Undine...I'll be in your care, Professor .……今后请多关照了，教授。

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