9 9 301 1 Asimov Next up, I'll modify the CUB. I've already prepared the replacement components. 2
10 10 301 Asimov In order to reduce the burden on your M.I.N.D., I can only approximate its performance according to your previous frame after the calibration. I can't match it perfectly. 2
11 11 301 Asimov After all, I can't agree with that way of harming yourself. 2
12 12 301 Asimov If you're clear on what to do, bring it here. 2
13 13 301 Rosetta Come on. 1
14 14 301 Rosetta leads the CUB toward the mechanical equipment in front of her.
15 15 301 A mechanical arm extends toward the CUB, waiting to connect.
16 16 301 The CUB comes to a stop right as it touches the mechanical arm.
17 17 301 Asimov Is this one of the deviations you mentioned? 2
18 18 301 Rosetta I don't know. I didn't run into anything like this on the way back. 1
19 19 301 Rosetta Seems like... 1
20 20 301 Rosetta strokes the CUB's crest. The CUB, having shown no willingness to move, suddenly rears up on its hind legs.
21 21 301 Rosetta It's resisting. 1
22 22 301 The CUB raises one of its front hooves and kicks the mechanical arm away. It turns its head away, its hooves landing on the ground with a heavy thud.
23 23 301 Seeing this, Rosetta immediately runs toward the CUB to stop it, but it dodges her with ease and then disappears into the snowy forest.
24 24 301 Asimov ...It still turns out like this in the end. 2
25 25 301 Asimov Good thing I came prepared. Wouldn't want a repeat of what happened to Toniris. 2
26 26 301 Asimov There might be some side effects, but they will be within our margin of error. 2
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28 28 301 And with that, Asimov begins typing away on his terminal.
29 29 301 Rosetta interrupts Asimov as she watches the CUB disappear into the snowy forest.
30 30 301 Rosetta I took the job. It stands to reason that I should finish it. 1
31 31 301 Rosetta After all, no one is better at searching the snowy forest than the Forest Guard. 1
32 32 301 Asimov If you insist, Leader of the Forest Guard. The additional data could provide us with more ways to optimize the frame. 2
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34 34 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Rosetta (Nods) Leave it to me. 1
39 39 301 AniZhuanchangEnd 1 Rosetta These tracks in the snow are fresh... Given their depth... And the current snowfall... 1
40 40 301 Rosetta It was here roughly five minutes ago. 1
41 41 301 Rosetta I need to hurry up... It's getting farther ahead. 1
42 42 301 Rosetta follows the CUB's tracks through the snowy forest. As she makes her way into the forest toward the mountains, the snowstorm becomes more intense, and visibility begins to drop.
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44 44 301 Rosetta, who usually maintains her composure, begins to show signs of distress.
45 45 301 —Why did she not let Asimov help her?
46 46 301 —Why does she want to do this all by herself?
47 47 301 —With Asimov's help, maybe...
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49 49 301 Rosetta No. This is my failure as a guardian. I have to deal with this myself. 1
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51 51 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Shaking off the snow on her head, Rosetta continues to chase the CUB deep into the snow forest.
55 55 301 AniZhuanchangEnd All of the tracks lead to an expansive gorge.
56 56 301 Rosetta The next series of tracks... are on the other side of the gorge... 1
57 57 301 Rosetta If that's the case... 1
58 58 301 Rosetta faces the cliff, then takes a few steps backward.
59 59 301 She slowly extends her light wings, then charges forward at full speed.
60 60 301 RImgBg1Shake As she springs and leaps, she unleashes the energy compressed in her wings. The force from the burst sends her flying across the gorge even farther.
61 61 301 After momentarily hovering in the air, the luminescent beams from her light wings gradually fade. The scenery in Rosetta's field of vision begins to move up rapidly.
62 62 301 PanelActor1Shake 1 Rosetta ...! 1
63 63 301 She pulls out a spear from behind and thrusts. The tip of the spear barely manages to make contact with the cliff face, let alone pierce it.
66 66 301 Realizing that the distance is not enough, Rosetta aims the spear behind her and unleashes a condensed blast of energy. The force of the blast launches her closer to the opposing cliff face.
68 68 301 —As a leader, as a knight that guards my comrades, I can't let something this small stand in my way!
69 69 301 Rosetta I'll show you what I can do! 1
70 70 301 RImgBg1Shake Using the propulsion from the blast, Rosetta lunges once more at the cliff face.
71 71 301 The spear nails firmly into it as she presses her limbs against it. The spear slices across it, leaving a deep gash as sparks ignite violently from the friction between Rosetta's frame and the cliff face.
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73 73 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Finally coming to a stop, Rosetta looks down at the white abyss below her and slowly breathes a sigh of relief.
