3 3 301 DialogEnable The Corrupted with dark wings slowly descends upon the hill. Its grotesque appearance sends shivers down Lloyd's and Yanna's spines.
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5 5 301 1 Gabriel Do you seriously think you can run away with that wounded Construct? 1
6 6 301 Gabriel looks unrushed, not even looking away from the book in its hand.
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8 8 301 1 Lloyd Yanna... Move behind me... 1
9 9 301 The female Construct's leg is wounded. Lloyd shields her behind himself and taunts Gabriel with a relaxed voice.
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11 11 301 Lloyd It's nice to be flying. Speaking of injuries, you are not much different. 1
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13 13 301 1 Gabriel finally closes the book and looks down at its own chest. The oil leak marks on its cloak are clearly visible.
14 14 301 Gabriel You are indeed a commendable warrior. Not many Constructs can hurt me like this even if they put their lives on the line. Very good, but your effort is meaningless... 1
15 15 301 Gabriel gently tears its cloak apart, revealing the wound that is already healed under the effect of the Punishing Virus.
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17 17 301 1 Lloyd ...What a monster. 1
18 18 301 Lloyd squeezes out a smile. He has never heard of a Corrupted with such great power, let alone its incredible intelligence.
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20 20 301 1 Yanna Lloyd... I can still fight... 1
21 21 301 Yanna pulls her katana out, but she can barely stand.
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23 23 301 Lloyd Don't worry. It's just bluffing... and it's alone. I can handle this. 1
24 24 301 Lloyd makes a hand gesture behind his back, hinting Yanna to run to the east once he gives her the signal.
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26 26 301 Lloyd Your mission is to go back to Babylonia and report this new enemy to the HQ... Understood? 1
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29 29 301 1 Gabriel What a pity... Instead of embracing the Punishing Virus, humans would rather run. 2
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31 31 301 Lloyd Do you want me to befriend the virus that destroyed the world? Sorry, but my dream is to become a hero. I have no plan to be a monster like you! 1
41 41 301 Lloyd suddenly dashes forward, travelling more than ten meters within an instant. The tip of his banner spear has almost reached Gabriel's chest. 1 2
42 42 301 Gabriel Not bad. But your "surprise factor" is meaningless against machines. 2
50 50 301 Yanna grits her teeth and runs toward the east. She will be safe as long as she can catch up with the main force...
51 51 301 Gabriel ...But it's too late. 2
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53 53 301 Gabriel suddenly pushes Lloyd away, then hurls its sharp staff-like blade with its left hand toward Yanna, who can only close her eyes.
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55 55 301 1 But when she opens her eyes again, she realizes she is still alive. Lloyd managed to throw his banner spear to deflect the staff.
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57 57 301 1 Gabriel I am truly shocked... by your reflex, decision, accuracy... and stupidity. 1
58 58 301 Gabriel exaggeratedly extends his arms, pulling the claws from Lloyd's right shoulder. Red vital fluid pours out from his mouth.
59 59 301 Still, he quickly jumps back at a speed that does not match his injuries and stands in front of Yanna.
60 60 301 Gabriel Is this what so-called "heroes" do? Giving up your weapon and getting badly wounded, just to save a Construct that can't be of any use? 1
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62 62 301 1 Gabriel's taunt makes Lloyd laugh out loud.
63 63 301 Lloyd Hah... Don't say that so early. Sometimes "surprise factor" can still work on machines, don't you think? 1
70 70 301 Yanna runs over to hold Lloyd as he can barely stand up. She realizes how bad his wound is.
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72 72 301 1 Yanna Lloyd! Why... 1
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75 75 301 1 Lloyd Listen, Yanna! 2
76 76 301 Lloyd interrupts her abruptly. He knows there is no time to hesitate.
77 77 301 Lloyd That Corrupted can't fly now. If I can pull it off the cliff, it won't be able to catch you even if your legs can't function properly. 2
78 78 301 Lloyd Now stand up and run! I will stop it for you... 2
79 79 301 Yanna But... you will die. 1
80 80 301 Lloyd smiles as he pretends to be relaxed.
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82 82 301 Lloyd Don't worry... I will leave through recalling after keeping him here for some time. Trust me. 2
83 83 301 Yanna Lloyd... I'm not smart, but I can tell that you are lying. The risk of recalling when facing such a powerful Corrupted cannot be predicted. 1
84 84 301 Lloyd But we don't have... 2
85 85 301 Yanna No... There's another option. 1
86 86 301 Yanna lets go of Lloyd and steps aside. She smiles.
87 87 301 Yanna I'll do the recall instead... Then you can safely get out of here without me. I have faith in you! 1
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89 89 301 Lloyd You can't! Recalling is a... 2
90 90 301 Recalling is a lie. There is no redemption—but Lloyd cannot say it out. This lie is heavier than his and Yanna's lives combined.
91 91 301 Yanna Alright then, Lloyd. I will see you on the battlefield. 1
92 92 301 Lloyd No! Don't! 2
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94 94 301 Lloyd grabs Yanna's hands, but they have already gone stiff... Her mind is forever lost with the so-called "recall" mechanism.
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96 96 301 1 Gabriel Hmm? Did she choose to end her life? But it's too late. You might be able to survive if you could give up on her earlier. 1
97 97 301 Lloyd collapses to the ground next to Yanna. Gabriel slowly walks to him and extends its left hand. Dark-red Punishing Virus begins to gather in his palm.
98 98 301 Gabriel But with your aptitude, you may become our new comrade. Come, embrace the trial of the Ascension-Network... 1
99 99 301 The deadly red glow intensifies—which also causes Gabriel to ignore the fact that Lloyd has secretly clenched Yanna's blade.
105 105 301 PanelActor1Shake 1 A silver flash separates Gabriel's left arm from its shoulder. 1
106 106 301 Gabriel I need to change my view on you. Your strength has indeed exceeded my expectation, to the point that... 1
107 107 301 Gabriel looks down at Lloyd and shakes its head. As Lloyd cuts off Gabriel's left arm, his chest is also impaled by its claw.
108 108 301 Gabriel It even forces me to kill you. 1
109 109 301 Gabriel picks up the top hat with its right hand that is soaked in red vital fluid. It gives a slight bow to Lloyd out of respect.
110 110 301 Gabriel Thanks to you, I learned the word "hero" today. You had great strength of body and mind... Too bad you chose to fight for humans, instead of contributing your power to the Ascension-Network. 1
111 111 301 Gabriel ...Humans don't deserve "heroes." 1
