12 12 301 DialogEnable Arcana sits at the highest seat in the Church of Machina, her body illuminated by lights reflecting from the glass, which grants her a sense of aloofness.
13 13 301 Most of the key members of the Church of Machina have gathered here. After receiving data on the Red Tide from Haicma and Spooner, the simmering uneasiness on the Church of Machina's tail grows increasingly pressing.
14 14 301 After a brief silence, Trailblazer speaks.
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16 16 301 1 Trailblazer We should act now! 1
17 17 301 Trailblazer Are we supposed to wait until this red ocean sweeps us away or the humans attack us? 1
24 24 301 Zavier Ah! I totally understand your drive to act as the new "Chariot", Blaze!
25 25 301 The slouching male mechanoid on the other side of the hall sits straight and speaks, going from acting uninterested to enthusiastic in an instant.
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27 27 304 RETRIEVING INFORMATION ffffffff 1
28 28 304 SPEAKER: ZAVIER, CODENAME "MAGICIAN". IN CHARGE OF "PROJECT ARK" WITH "EMPEROR". ffffffff 1
29 29 304 RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CHURCH OF MACHINA. ffffffff 1
30 30 304 ANALYZING SIMULATED EMOTIONS ffffffff 1
31 31 304 EMOTIONS: OVEREXCITEMENT ffffffff 1 1
32 32 301 Zavier Just take a look at Blaze, everyone. With masculine, sensual curves, he can move at lightning speed and packs a mighty punch that can tear apart chaos itself. I personally polished every part I replaced for him.
33 33 301 Zavier And this weapon too. Blaze, show them my newest work—blades that cut like solidified flame and shine like a star!
34 34 301 Trailblazer holds up the weapon as Zavier speaks, supporting his passionate explanation.
69 69 301 Arcana Chariot's sacrifices shall not be forgotten. 1
70 70 301 Arcana Zavier has also given much for "Project Ark". 1
71 71 301 Arcana The data Haicma and Spooner brought us tells us one fact: the situation on Earth is getting direr. Wander aimlessly, and the resources for the Church of Machina will grow more scarce until we are exposed to the humans. 1
72 72 301 Arcana Only Sagemachina can point us the correct way. 1
73 73 301 Arcana But Zero was right about one thing. 1
74 74 301 Arcana —This is our opportunity to welcome Sage. 1
75 75 301 Arcana This "evolution" of the Punishing Virus is drastically changing Babylonia. This is the weakest they've ever been, and this is our best chance to claim their data and resources. 1
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77 77 301 Arcana Humanity will end eventually. As the future masters of this planet, we awakened machines can't allow the resources humans plan to consume to go to waste. And if we act now, Sage will appear... on that distant star. 1
78 78 301 Arcana closes her eyes gently as if she has seen this played out in another dimension, her soft murmurs sounding prophetic.
79 79 301 Zero Ah—?! Really?
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81 81 301 Arcana Zavier. The frigate... 1
82 82 301 As the group turns their focus away from Trailblazer, Zavier, who once again slumps on his chair, looks up.
83 83 301 Zavier It was fixed a long time ago!
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85 85 301 Arcana If you could explain it to the group? 1
86 86 301 Zavier Sigh... Emperor should have been the one doing this. He's the best at ordering people around.
87 87 301 Zavier We have at our disposal a frigate from the Eden I test vessel. An antique, yeah, but I've turned it around. I can't say it's better than what Babylonia's using, but it's competent in a fight. I've installed the latest...
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89 89 301 Arcana Zavier. 1
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91 91 301 Zavier ...Yeah, yeah. Since the frigate belongs to the same series of ships from Babylonia, its identification code will get approved there. We can stay concealed for a while as long as we get past manual recognition.
92 92 301 Zavier It might be an old frigate, its firepower not suitable for an epic battle...
93 93 301 Zavier But, then, it isn't really our weapon, is it?
94 94 301 Zero Take me! Me! How can I not be there if Sage is going to appear...?
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96 96 301 1 Trailblazer I am the only one who can take on this mission. 1
97 97 301 Trailblazer puffs out his chest and flings his arms around.
98 98 301 Trailblazer We just have to shoot them down before those humans can do anything to us! 1
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100 100 301 Zavier shrugs, indicating that Trailblazer is right.
101 101 301 Zero W-what...? You're punishing me because of that damn red water out there?
102 102 301 Zavier Trailblazer is equipped with an optical camouflage shield. As long as the frigate can get within range of Babylonia, we can send him in to infiltrate their complex.
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104 104 301 1 Spooner Babylonia must have a firewall, right? 1
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106 106 301 Zavier Obviously, I'm prepared for that as well. You don't have to believe in fairies, but you have to believe in Zavier.
107 107 301 The mechanoid proudly lifts his chin.
108 108 301 Zavier I've made a simulation program to trick the Babylonia firewall—that Gestalt of theirs. It doesn't last very long, but infiltrating Babylonia takes but a single, precise strike. This is delicate work.
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110 110 301 1 The corner of Spooner's mouth twists slightly.
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112 112 301 Spooner Trailblazer here doesn't seem like someone who does delicate work... 1
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114 114 301 1 Arcana Haicma. 1
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116 116 301 1 Haicma ... 1
117 117 301 Not expecting to be named, Haicma, who has been silent this whole time, still responds immediately.
118 118 301 Haicma Here. 1
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120 120 301 1 Arcana What do you think? 1
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122 122 301 1 Haicma With Trailblazer's sensual curves, lightning speed, and mighty punch, my analysis suggests that he is indeed the Church's most powerful member. I agree that this is the most reasonable arrangement, given the fact that... 1
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124 124 301 Zero Why did you ask her? Ask me! I want to go! Install me in a toolbox and bring me along! I want to see Sage—
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127 127 301 Zero's voice is somehow abruptly cut off before she can finish. The pleading gramophone finally goes quiet.
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129 129 301 1 Arcana is still looking at Haicma with her gentle smile.
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131 131 304 ANALYZING LOGIC DATA ffffffff 1
132 132 304 —— ffffffff 1
133 133 304 LOGIC ANALYSIS COMPLETE ffffffff 1 1
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135 135 301 1 Haicma ...I think the solution calculated by my processor is the best move the Church of Machina can take. 1
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137 137 301 1 Arcana Ah? Is that so? 1
138 138 301 Arcana turns to the others inside the hall.
139 139 301 Arcana Then, "Hermit" will be in charge of the infiltration. 1
140 140 301 —Like the others, Haicma has a codename herself. This, however, is the first time she hears "Mother" calling her "Hermit".
141 141 301 Arcana "A symbol of wisdom and solitude, she pursues the truth in the dark..." 1
142 142 301 Arcana "Hermit" will certainly complete this mission exceptionally. 1
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144 144 301 1 Spooner Haicma... 1
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146 146 301 1 Haicma Understood, Mother. I have no objections. 1
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148 148 301 1 "Mother" stands up, fully bathing herself in the light. She opens her arms gently as if trying to hug all her children in the Church of Machina.
149 149 301 Arcana Children... I heard it. "Moon" is crying, "Star" is singing, and "Sun" is hurrying toward us. 1
150 150 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin Arcana "World" will soon fall asleep... But before that, let us bring the lost "Fool" home from her journey. 1
