3 3 301 DialogEnable It's just a small badge with the logo of F.O.S. printed on it, nothing luxurious. It's not made from any rare material either.
4 4 301 This object isn't worth much to most people, but it means a lot to you. It is a souvenir to your time spent in F.O.S., but also an alarm to remind you of the oath you once made.
5 5 301 Of course, it never blocked any lethal bullet like in the stories.
6 6 301 When you face difficult decisions, you always look at it, for it can help you to find your true self.
7 7 301 When stress makes you want to run away, it is always there to remind you of your identity, responsibility, and every single person that has been backing you up along the way.
8 8 301 It is like an old friend that has survived countless difficult battles together with you. Maybe time will wear it down and one day you will have to put it away in a box, but you cannot let it disappear like this.
13 13 301 1 Pulao That's very important! How can you still be so calm? 1
14 14 301 Pulao looks more anxious than you. She bends down and starts looking for the badge.
15 15 301 Pulao Let's search here for any possible clue. Don't worry, Commandant! I will get it back for you. 1
16 16 301 Pulao It's all my fault. If I wasn't so overjoyed, they wouldn't have the chance. If only I could pay more attention to the surroundings... 1
17 17 301 Guilt and remorse are slowly eroding her. Pulao has done nothing wrong, but her sense of duty cannot allow herself to let her guard down.
18 18 302 Don't worry. It's actually a good thing. 19
19 19 301 Pulao You don't need to console me, Commandant. I will cheer myself up. Those thieves won't get away, I promise. 1
20 20 301 Pulao I know very well how it feels to lose something important. It's like... my past, present and future are all missing a piece. 1
21 21 301 Pulao I don't know how to describe it better, but I'm sure it feels very sad. 1
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23 23 301 An ordinary kid of her age would probably cry even harder when comforted. But Pulao only pats her own cheeks, then puts up a forced smile.
24 24 301 You haven't spent a long time with her, but you already know her nature. That is why you were not trying to console her; it was more like stating a fact.
25 25 302 But I mean it. 26
26 26 302 I put a tracker on the badge. 27
27 27 301 The instructor at F.O.S. once told you to prepare for all possible negative outcomes.
28 28 301 The loss of the badge may be out of your control, but you can at least make some preparation to quickly get it back.
29 29 301 Always look at the big picture and do everything you can. This mindset has helped you so many times—
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32 32 301 Pulao Commandant... Do you often lose things? 1
33 33 302 Ahem... 34
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35 35 301 Pulao No ordinary person would put a tracker on their graduation badge. Who would steal such a thing? It's like turning on navigation when the destination is just one street away. 1
36 36 302 I really was just considering the worst outcome. 37
37 37 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Pulao Hmm... It's true. Commandant can always notice something I missed. Let's start tracking it right now. This time, I'll get all of them! 1
41 41 301 AniZhuanchangEnd AniZhuanchangBegin Tracking the badge isn't as easy as you think. The tracker is constantly returning signals, but a Babylonia terminal does not have detailed maps of the Nighter stored.
43 43 301 AniZhuanchangEnd AniZhuanchangBegin Both you and Pulao have also tacitly avoided the solution of uploading the Nighter's map to the terminal.
45 45 301 AniZhuanchangEnd AniZhuanchangBegin As a result, the tracker can only provide you with the approximate direction and straight distance. The street layout is quite complicated with numerous alleys running across. Without Pulao, you would probably be lost long ago.
47 47 301 AniZhuanchangEnd But after a long pursuit, even Pulao seems to have made a mistake. You see an over 10 meters tall wall in front. Even Constructs can hardly go over it. You have come to a dead end.
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49 49 301 1 Pulao Commandant, is the target still moving? 1
50 50 301 You check the terminal. The answer is yes.
51 51 301 Pulao How is that possible? This should be a checkmate according to my plan. There is no way out behind the wall. 1
52 52 302 Is he moving over the roofs? 53
53 53 301 Pulao I have been monitoring those areas. I would have noticed if he is running along the roofs. 1
54 54 301 Pulao Hmm... We'll have to go around it. 1
55 55 301 Pulao This way, Commandant! Follow me, don't get lost. 1
56 56 301 After some time...
57 57 301 Pulao Are you sure the target is nearby, Commandant? 1
58 58 301 No wonder Pulao is so confused. The terminal shows the badge should be just 10 meters ahead.
59 59 301 But there is nothing nearby. You search around carefully and move closer, but the familiar metal badge is nowhere to be seen.
60 60 301 Pulao I can't find anything either. If your tracker is working fine, then there is only one possible explanation. 1
61 61 301 Pulao stares at the road surface as if she wants to see through it.
62 62 301 Pulao The suspect is moving through pipes! 1
63 63 302 The pipes? 64
64 64 301 Pulao The Nighter installed many pipes under the roads to supply the life needs of civilians. 1
65 65 301 Pulao Only by moving through pipes can he ignore the obstacles on the ground. 1
66 66 301 Pulao We can't see him, because he is right under us! 1
67 67 301 Pulao But most pipes aren't designed for humans to pass. Only small maintenance robots can go through. 1
68 68 301 Pulao Looks like my initial guess was wrong. There is only one real suspect, which is that shadow. He must be using a machine to steal things. 1
69 69 301 Pulao Now I need to watch the direction of pipes. If only I can break through the ground... But no! I can't cause more troubles to the residents and Bixi Crew! 1
70 70 302 It is moving again. 71
71 71 301 Pulao I have taken the pipe direction into account. Let's go! He won't get away this time! 1
72 72 301 AniZhuanchangBegin The girl's eyes are burning with passion. She dashes toward the end of the street.
73 73 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Pulao Hmm, this is a great location for doing dodgy business. According to the map, there is a drain that connects to the pipe. 1
74 74 301 In front of you is a derelict mansion that would fit perfectly in a Golden Age horror movie. The building seems to have been abandoned for a long time. Wind shakes a broken paper lantern, leaving shredded paper and dust on the ground.
75 75 301 Pulao Alrighty. I'm going in... Argh! What are you doing, Commandant! Put me down! 1
76 76 301 Pulao seems to have decided to break in while you are still observing the location.
77 77 301 If you don't stop her, the thick wooden door would break into pieces after being kicked by a Construct.
78 78 301 You have to raise Pulao up in the air. She can only kick her legs and twist her body in protest.
79 79 302 The shadow could well be inside too. 80
80 80 301 You lower your voice and explain to Pulao. She immediately understands and covers her mouth. Seeing that she has calmed down, you also put her down.
81 81 301 Pulao What should we do then? 1
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83 83 301 After confirming the signal is still there, you point at the wall on the side. It's quite tall, but not a problem for Constructs.
84 84 301 Once Pulao is up on the wall, you can easily cross over with her help. Pulao has understood your plan. She nods and walks toward the wall.
85 85 301 A quick leap takes Pulao up the wall with ease. Nimble as a cat, she has not made any noise. She first peeks inside the mansion and waves to you.
86 86 301 You then walk over and reach out your hand. To your surprise, she isn't taking it, but grabs your neck like a pet—
87 87 301 The world turns upside down and returns to normal again. You find yourself standing on the bricks inside the mansion. Pulao jumps off the wall. You see the pleasure of revenge on her face.
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89 89 301 1 Pulao I'm a lady, Commandant. You can't treat me like a kid. 1
90 90 302 Sure, Lil' Pulao. No problem. 91 Sorry. My bad. 91
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92 92 301 Pulao Hmph! 1
93 93 301 Apparently unsatisfied with your answer, Pulao decides to turn her attention to the main hall instead. That's where the signal comes from.
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95 95 301 Pulao carefully tiptoes toward the main hall. You stealthily follow behind.
96 96 301 The door to the main hall is long gone. You can see the inside from stairs, but due to poor lighting, some area is still covered in shadow.
97 97 301 You suddenly see a red shadow flashing through—
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100 100 301 (Crack—)
101 101 301 You are about to warn Pulao, but she is acting way faster. Her stomp has crushed the bricks underneath. She reaches out for the shadow's shoulder, trying to take it down.
102 102 301 To your surprise, the shadow easily dodges her grasp. You hear a somewhat familiar voice.
103 103 301 ?? Pu... lao?
104 104 301 She sounds uncertain and slightly surprised.
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109 109 301 1 Pulao Yazi? What are you doing here? 1
110 110 301 She walks out of the shadow, still carrying her red umbrella.
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112 112 301 Yazi I just happened to be patrolling here. Oh, and I was trying to catch this. 2
113 113 301 Yazi takes out a bionic rat that has stopped functioning.
114 114 301 Yazi It was a spy machine used for surveillance in the past. But this one's program logic seems to have messed up, making it behave like a real rat. 2
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116 116 301 Pulao Huh? Do we still have this on the ship? 1
117 117 301 Yazi We got rid of them long ago. This one probably manages to get through thanks to the program error. Oh, speaking of which, this must belong to the commandant. 2
118 118 301 Yazi tosses over a round piece of metal. It's the badge that you have been looking for.
119 119 301 Yazi The bionic rat had your badge tied to its tail. I had to wash and sterilize it because it was soaked in dirty water. Hope you don't mind. 2
120 120 302 I can't thank you enough. 121
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122 122 301 Pulao Have you been hunting for this rat, Yazi? 1
123 123 301 Yazi Right, but it's a cunning one. Quite a few times, I could only watch it steal things from other people. 2
124 124 301 Pulao Red... A head the size of an umbrella... So the ghost they've been talking about is you, Yazi... 1
125 125 301 Yazi What ghost? 2
126 126 301 Pulao briefly explains everything to Yazi: the reminder she heard from the diner, the investigation you did today, and how you searched all the way here.
127 127 301 Yazi It seems my carelessness has caused some trouble. I will pay more attention from now on. 2
128 128 301 Yazi But I have another question. 2
129 129 301 Yazi gazes at Pulao.
130 130 301 Yazi Your duty today is to protect the Babylonia guests, right? Why do I only see the commandant here? What's with your dress and this rattle drum...? 2
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132 132 301 1 Pulao Ah! 1
133 133 301 Pulao quickly hides behind you, leaving only her head out. She cannot look Yazi in the eyes.
134 134 301 Pulao There is a... long story. But I have a very good reason. And... right, Commandant asked me to dress up like this. I am not slacking! 1
135 135 302 You explain the situation to Yazi.
136 136 301 Yazi ...Just like the rumors stated, the commandant of Gray Raven is indeed very... 2
137 137 301 Yazi pauses a little, trying to find the right word.
138 138 301 Yazi Unconventional. 2
139 139 302 I'm flattered. 140 ... 142
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141 141 144 301 Pulao I agree. Commandant's so good. 1
142 142 204 1 2
143 143 301 Pulao But Commandant's suggestion really works. 1
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145 145 301 Pulao Thanks to Commandant, I learned a lot of things that I never knew... Oh right! 1
146 146 301 Pulao suddenly thinks of something and takes Yazi's hand.
147 147 301 Pulao Yazi, you should apologize to the civilians affected. You said it was due to your ignorance. You should make up for the loss then. 1
148 148 301 Yazi But... They don't seem to be eager to see me. 2
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150 150 301 Pulao Don't worry. They actually don't hate Dragon Children that much. Besides, I will be there with you! 1
151 151 301 Pulao Maybe you will get along even better after they find out the real identity of the shadow. 1
152 152 301 Yazi Okay... 2
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154 154 301 Pulao Can you come with us, Commandant? Actually, I'm still a little worried... 1
155 155 301 Pulao We will do the talking ourselves. But I just feel more relieved with you around, Commandant. 1
156 156 301 Pulao stares at you like a kid waiting for her gift.
157 157 301 She says she's only "a little" worried, but her hand trembles as she holds Yazi's hand.
158 158 302 Sure, Lil' Pulao. No problem. 159 Of course. 162
