5 5 301 DialogEnable The next morning, a strange aroma rouses you from sleep. You open your eyes to find yourself in a completely different area from last night.
6 6 302 Lucia? 7
7 7 301 You call out for Lucia, but you get no response.
8 8 301 Looking around, you do not see anything peculiar aside from a magnificent palace.
14 14 301 You lean over and you feel around the strange flooring. Inch by inch, you feel invisible cracks on the floor.
15 15 302 My vision is being interfered... 16
16 16 301 You do not feel anything abnormal with your body. That can only mean the interference is external.
17 17 301 In that case, the answer is obvious—
18 18 302 Augmented reality... 19
19 19 301 The room is shrouded in augmented reality, completely changing its appearance. The cracks on the ground must have come from Lucia.
20 20 301 AR tech matured early on during the Golden Age. Back then, most people only used it for entertainment.
21 21 301 It is only fitting that it would be on an island which seemed to primarily serve as a tourist attraction.
22 22 301 But there is one more problem...
23 23 302 Why did it start up all of a sudden? 24 Why hadn't I been woken up by the fighting? 24
24 24 201 1 500354
25 25 301 1 ??? Good morning, Your Highness. 1
26 26 301 Suddenly, a short robot pushing a food cart enters the room.
27 27 302 A Mini Bot? 28 A Corrupted? 28
28 28 301 It remains quiet, but you can tell that it's not a Corrupted by its movement.
29 29 301 What's with the uncorrupted robot here?
30 30 301 ??? Your Highness, did the frankincense give you a good night's sleep? 1
31 31 302 Frankincense? 32 Is that why I didn't wake up? 32
32 32 301 ??? Breakfast is served. Once you've finished eating, please board the ship so we can begin your birthday celebration! Today's your special day! 1
33 33 302 Who are you? 34
34 34 301 Attendant I'm your attendant. Still a bit drowsy, Your Highness? 1
35 35 302 What are you doing? 36
36 36 301 The attendant remains quiet and places your breakfast on the table.
37 37 301 Attendant Please enjoy. 1
38 38 302 So... 39
39 39 301 Attendant Please enjoy. 1
40 40 301 The robot in front of you clearly is not corrupted, but based on its behavior, this model seems to have rudimentary AI.
41 41 301 If that's the case... You'll have to ask questions with the right keywords to get any answers.
42 42 302 I have a question. 43 I need to speak to a human. 43 I want to leave a bad review. 45
43 43 301 Attendant Please enjoy. 1
44 44 42 301 The attendant repeats its mechanical dialogue.
45 45 301 Hearing this, the attendant turns around.
47 47 302 ...Looks like we're getting somewhere. 48
48 48 401 2 1515
49 49 301 After several seconds, a female voice comes from the attendant's frame
50 50 301 Female Voice Greetings, valued customer. Are you dissatisfied with our service? 1
51 51 302 What kind of service is this? 52
52 52 301 Female Voice This is the "Fairy Tale Immersion Xperience" package that you ordered. You can also change to the "Survival Horror Immersion Xperience", "Detective Immersion Xperience" or "Dragons and Magic Immersion Xperience". 1
53 53 301 Female Voice Though I must warn you, the other Xperiences are significantly more dangerous. 1
54 54 401 1 36
55 55 302 I want off this ride. 56
56 56 401 1 201
57 57 301 The attendant's eyes flash red.
58 58 301 Female Voice Apologies, valued customer. Since you have arrived on the island, that means that your purchase has been completed. You cannot leave this island until you have completed your Xperience. 1
59 59 302 And if I insist on leaving? 60
60 60 301 Female Voice The staff will execute force against valued customers who disrupt the Xperience. 1
61 61 301 The attendant's eyes flash red again.
62 62 302 ... 63
63 63 301 Female Voice You must complete your role in this story. 1
64 64 301 Female Voice You must reach the last act of this story. 1
65 65 301 Female Voice Once the "mermaid princess" turns into seafoam, the island's AR system will be disabled and you can then leave. 1
66 66 302 Turning into seafoam is also a part of the performance? 67
67 67 301 Female Voice Correct. 1
68 68 301 The female voice seems intent on turning the "mermaid princess" into seafoam. An ominous premonition comes to mind.
69 69 301 You have seen some active robots elsewhere, whose behavior seems to have become more erratic from the island’s long vacancy. But in essence, they are still "in service."
70 70 301 But now...
71 71 302 (I wonder if any Corrupted are among them.) 72
72 72 301 You still do not know the answer to this question.
73 73 301 If it is just the attendant in front of you, you are confident you can handle yourself. However, this island has a lot left to explore, and its total number of armed forces remains unclear. It is best for you to meet up with Lucia first.
74 74 302 Where's Lucia? 75
75 75 301 Female Voice You just need to follow the development of the story, and you will meet up with the rest of the cast. 1
76 76 301 Attendant Your Highness, your birthday ship has arrived in the port. 1
78 78 301 Female Voice Your title cannot be changed. Regardless of gender or age, as long as you play the role of the prince, the attendant will refer to you this way. 1
79 79 301 Female Voice Sorry to disrupt your breakfast experience, but you must follow the attendant to the port. 1
85 85 301 AniZhuanchangEnd 1 Liv I still can't contact Lucia and the commandant... 1
86 86 301 Liv Lee... 1
87 87 301 While reinforcing the return ship, Lee frowns and does not answer.
88 88 301 Lee We've already submitted a request for a search and rescue team. All we can do is wait. 2
89 89 301 Lee There's still a massive number of Corrupted below the surface. We can't do anything until we reinforce the ship and find the commandant's approximate coordinates. 2
90 91 301 Liv But... 1
91 92 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Lee The fact that the commandant always manages to make it out alive is in no small part due to luck. Trust that this time will be no exception. 2
98 99 301 DialogEnable 1 Attendant Your Highness, are you not feeling well? 1
99 100 302 Guess someone was just talking about me. 101 Yeah, I don't feel too well. 103
100 101 301 Attendant ... 1
101 102 104 301 None of the words in your response seem to be within the attendant's response database.
102 103 301 Attendant You'll be fine after lunch. Come with me, Your Highness. 1
103 104 301 Looking around, you find yourself on a seemingly luxurious ship.
104 105 301 But when you touch the deck or railings, you conclude that the ship is already in an obvious state of disrepair.
105 106 301 Recalling that the next part of the story is a torrential storm, the damage starts to make sense.
106 107 301 Attendant Lunch is served, Your Highness. Please enjoy. 1
107 108 301 The attendant bows respectfully and motions you to the table.
108 109 301 Turning to look at the table, you see red wine, flowers, and all kinds of food arranged on the white tablecloth. You even smell a faint, delicious aroma.
109 110 301 However, you remind yourself that this might be the illusion of augmented reality and to proceed with caution.
110 111 302 Take a bite. 112 Refrain from eating. 115
111 112 301 Under the watch of the attendant, you walk up to the table, cut a small piece of food with a fork and knife, then stuff it into your mouth.
112 113 301 Suddenly, you realize that the food had been heavily spiced in a failed attempt to mask the putrid odor.
113 114 302 Blech... 115
114 115 301 Attendant Are you dissatisfied with the food, Your Highness?
115 116 302 I just don't feel like eating. 117 Let's skip this part. 117
116 117 202 1 2 1
117 118 301 Hearing this, the attendant makes no effort to dissuade you. Instead, it simply bows to you. Suddenly, you hear ballroom music begin to play, and illusions begin to dance on the deck.
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119 120 301 1 Attendant Happy birthday, Your Highness! 1
120 121 302 Is this the "birthday ball" from the story? 122
121 122 301 Attendant God has given us such a wonderful gift having sent a prince as great as you down to our kingdom. 1
122 123 301 The attendant recites its lines of the script passionately.
123 124 301 Attendant Please enjoy this ball that we have arranged in your honor, Your Highness. 1
124 125 302 (Enjoy the ball) 126 (Stand there awkwardly) 136
125 126 202 1 1
126 127 301 A singing Mini Bot walks up to you and curtsies gracefully before you.
127 128 201 1 500355
128 129 301 1 Johanne Good day, You Highness. I am Johanne, daughter of Vladimir Dulik. On behalf of my family, I am here today to offer my sincerest wishes on your birthday, dear prince. 1
129 130 301 The Mini Bot referring to itself as Johanne hands over an illusion of a gift.
130 131 302 Thanks. 132
131 132 301 Johanne May your future be protected by the sea breeze. 1
132 133 301 It curtsies again and leaves.
133 134 202 1 1
134 135 138 301 More Mini Bots come over and give you various blessings and empty gift boxes.
135 136 202 1 1
136 137 301 All you can do is stand there awkwardly until it's over.
137 138 201 1 500354
138 139 301 1 Attendant Your Highness, please proceed to the deck to have a birthday dance with a partner of your choice. 1
139 140 302 Get on with it. 141 Just get me someone I'd fancy. 141 I don't want to dance with an illusion. 141
140 141 301 The attendant's eyes flash red. You hear the same customer service representative as before start to speak.
141 142 301 Female Voice Please play the game according to the "Immersion Xperience Guidelines Ver. VIII". 1
142 143 301 Female Voice Ignoring the rules of the game, ruining the RP environment, destroying props, and attacking NPCs will all result in penalties. 1
143 144 302 Isn't the point of playing a game to have fun? 145 But you were the one who started this "game." 147
144 145 301 Female Voice A game in which only those who break the rules can have fun is full of mistakes. 1
145 146 152 301 PanelActor1Shake Female Voice Malicious players must be ex-ex-ex-ex-ex... 1
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147 148 301 You do not know why, but you suddenly hear angry knocking on the wall by the customer service.
148 149 301 Female Voice By stepping foot on this island, you agreed to our user agreement and privacy policy. 1
149 150 301 PanelActor1Shake Female Voice Regardless, we provide the very in ser-ser-ser-ser-ser-ser... 1
150 151 202 1 2 1
151 152 301 As her voice glitches and stutterers, the Mini Bots that were performing their respective roles begin to crowd you.
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153 154 201 2 500356 400
154 155 301 1 ??? You must follow the rules. 1
155 156 301 ??? The story must go on. 2
156 157 301 ??? We must maintain this fairy tale world. We will not let it be destroyed. 1 2
157 158 302 Wait... 159 I JUST WANT TO LEAVE... 159
158 159 301 ??? We have finally welcomed a guest. We must take this opportunity to restore the prosperity of this fantasy world! 1 2
159 160 202 1 2 1
160 161 201 1 500355
161 162 301 1 Johanne Dance with me, Your Highness. 1
162 163 202 1 1
163 164 302 My pleasure. 165 No, I refuse. 180
164 165 301 Surrounded by Mini Bots, you play along and hold Johanne's hand.
165 166 201 1 500355
166 167 301 1 You try your hardest to follow along with its stiff and mechanical movements as the two of you dance in this opulent illusion. 1
167 168 301 Seeing your cooperative attitude, the Mini Bots return to their roles.
168 169 301 However, right when you can finally relax, you realize that this dance is nothing short of long, drawn-out torture.
169 170 301 Unlike ordinary ballroom dancing, Johanne's dancing is too stiff for a human. Your back quickly begins to ache in agonizing pain. 1
170 171 301 Adding to the pain, the seamless projection of augmented reality hides the divots and holes in the floor. But not even factoring that in—
171 172 301 The dance has already lasted 5,621 seconds according to the rhythm of the dance steps—94 minutes without any disruption. It seems as if the dance will go on forever unless you stop.
172 173 302 (I need to find a way out of here.) 174
173 174 301 Making up your mind, you start looking for an opportunity to leave. However, all you see are Mini Bots standing at the ready.
174 175 301 If I try to leave now, they'll just attack me.
175 176 301 While looking around, you try to maintain the awkward position with your aching back as you continue dancing, but you feel your stamina beginning to drain little by little...
176 177 301 If I keep this up any longer, I won't be able to put up a fight. I need to act now.
177 178 202 1 2 1
178 179 183 301 As soon as you let go of Johanne's hand, the Mini Bots around you erupt into outrage, picking up the nearest sharp object as a weapon and charging you.
179 180 301 As soon as you reject Johanne, the Mini Bots around you pick up the nearest sharp object as a weapon and charge you.
180 181 302 I-I was just joking! 182 (Pull out gun) 183
181 182 302 I-I'd love to dance! 165 (Pull out gun) 183
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183 184 401 1 202
184 185 301 You shoot the Mini Bot in front of you with pinpoint precision, destroying its hip joint and causing it to collapse onto the ground. The stainless steel wrench in its hand also drops to the floor in front of you.
185 186 301 Considering the number of Mini Bots in front of you, you decide to conserve your ammo and pick up the wrench. You wave it at the next Mini Bot charging your way and, with the clashing of metal, you repel it back several steps into the sea. Your hand holding the wrench also goes numb from the impact.
187 188 301 Even though they are not military robots and are not corrupted, you decide it is a wise choice to activate your exoskeleton in the face of so many enemies.
188 189 401 2 1510
189 190 301 You readjust your grip strength, swinging the wrench at enemies that approach you and firing your pistol at enemies farther away.
190 191 301 Rather than aiming at their protected cores, you aim at their exposed joints to conserve your ammo. Even then, the fight proves to be a desperate struggle.
191 192 301 As you push back the enemy, even more rush onto the deck.
192 193 301 ...At the same time, your stamina continues to drain.
193 194 301 Just as the last ounce of stamina leaves your body, a blue figure jumps up from the sea and lands steadily on the deck.
194 195 302 Lucia! 196
195 196 201 1 500347
196 197 301 1 Lucia I'm here! 1
197 198 301 Four Mini Bots cling to Lucia as if trying to prevent her from boarding the ship.
198 199 201 1 500353
199 200 301 1 Mini Bot WARNING! You are disrupting the Xperience! 1
200 201 301 Mini Bot The mermaid princess is not supposed to make her appearance now! 1
201 202 201 1 500347
202 203 301 1 Lucia But you're hurting the commandant. 1
203 204 301 Without hesitation, she swings her katana and frees herself of the four Mini Bots clinging onto her limbs.
204 205 301 Lucia Commandant! 1
205 206 301 Lucia repels the attacking Mini Bots as she charges over toward you.
206 207 301 Suddenly, you hear a sound coming from the stern.
221 223 301 In the blink of an eye, dark clouds cover the sky. On the horizon, thunder roars and wind howls. Waves swell, and the ship sways.
222 224 301 It appears that there are devices in the sea that control the waves. This island is far more than the area above the surface.
223 225 201 1 500354
224 226 301 1 Attendant A storm approaches! Your Highness! Take shelter in the cabin!! 1
225 227 301 The attendant points to a doorway on the deck and shouts. The dancing illusions become hysterical, pushing and shoving each other as they try to seek shelter.
226 228 201 1 500347
227 229 301 1 Lucia Commandant! 1
228 230 301 Lucia waves her katana one after another, fighting her way through the Mini Bots trying to stand in her way.
229 231 301 You also take out your weapon and fight with all your might on the swaying ship.
230 232 202 1 1
231 233 301 AniZhuanchangBegin The wind and rain assail your cheeks, blurring your vision. Restful waves have now turned resentful as they slam against the deck, forcing the battered ship to lean precariously to the right.
249 251 253 301 The "princess of a neighboring country" who calls itself Anna ignores your response due to its simplistic AI. Its manner is far more natural, which makes it seem completely different from others of the same model.
250 252 301 Anna Very well, 【kuroname】. 1
251 253 301 Anna You look like you must be an aristocrat. No? I've already called for help. They'll be here soon. 1
252 254 301 ...
253 255 301 AniZhuanchangBegin ...Great. On with the "Immersive Xperience".
256 258 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Off to the side, a large number of Mini Bots push Lucia into the sea.
257 259 301 She has been fighting as hard as she could, but her combat ability is greatly hindered in the water. Even the ice affinity of her frame poses a risk of freezing herself.
258 260 201 1 500358
259 261 301 1 ??? Relax. The human will be rescued by the princess of the neighboring country according to the story. 1
260 262 301 ??? We meet again. 1
261 263 203 1 0.25 400
262 264 201 2 500347 -400
263 265 301 1 Lucia Last night... You're the... 2
264 266 301 ??? Yes. It's me. 1
265 267 301 She nods and chuckles.
266 268 301 ??? Now you've seen for yourself that I've kept my promise. We won't harm the human. 1
267 270 301 Lucia You call that not being harmed?! 2
268 271 301 Witch of the Sea Of course. We were merely defending ourselves. That can't be called harm. 1
269 272 301 Lucia In this environment, it's perfectly normal for the commandant to have doubts. 2
270 273 301 Witch of the Sea The conditions here are limited. If the reception is not good, I apologize. 1
271 275 301 Lucia Who exactly are you? 2
272 276 301 Witch of the Sea I'm the administrator. But now, I speak to you as the Witch of the Sea. 1
273 277 301 Lucia ...You can still talk even with this level of Punishing concentration. You must be... 2
274 278 301 Witch of the Sea What I am has nothing to do with what we are going to do. If you are curious about this, someone will explain it to you once the story is over. 1
275 279 301 Lucia What are you trying to do? 2
276 280 301 The Witch of the Sea takes out two dice, tossing them in the sea, then she watches them slowly fall into her palm.
277 281 301 Witch of the Sea Would you believe me if I were to say all of this was to restore this island's former glory? 1
278 282 301 Lucia By forcing us at gunpoint? 2
279 283 301 The Witch of the Sea waves her hand in silence. The Mini Bot clinging onto her suddenly pulls out a device and attaches it to her back, integrating it with her artificial skin.
280 284 301 Lucia What are you doing? 2
281 285 301 Witch of the Sea Unlike the witch in the story, I can't take away your voice. However, I can do this to keep you quiet. 1
282 286 301 Witch of the Sea Once you leave the sea, the device will detonate if you say a single word. Of course, the same will happen if you try to remove it. 1
283 287 301 Witch of the Sea Only I can restore your voice. 1
284 288 301 Lucia You can't possibly think this island's former glory can only be restored by force, do you? 2
285 289 301 Witch of the Sea Obviously. No one will ever return to this island. So, why not go out with a bang? 1
286 290 301 Lucia ...Do you get some sort of sick enjoyment out of this? 2
287 291 301 Witch of the Sea Do you not? 1
288 292 301 Witch of the Sea You continue to fight and bleed for the unobtainable goal of saving this Earth. But doesn't that make you happy? 1
289 293 204 2 4
290 294 301 Lucia Because I have gained a lot along the way. 2
291 295 301 Witch of the Sea ...Gain. 1
292 296 301 Witch of the Sea Much like how the mermaid princess gained the ability to walk on land. Each step brings great pain. 1
293 297 204 2
294 298 301 Lucia You... 2
295 299 301 Witch of the Sea Hehe... Your expression now seems to be questioning why I know this. 1
296 300 301 Witch of the Sea But in fact... I don't even know your real name. The reason why I say this is because, as a Construct, I've encountered similar things. 1
297 301 301 Witch of the Sea Constructs are like mermaids—perfect creations. 1
298 302 301 Witch of the Sea It retains the most beautiful features of humanity while removing its shortcomings, such as thirst, hunger, sleep, and to a large extent—mortality. 1
299 303 301 Witch of the Sea But this kind of perfection is indeed a defect for most humans. Much like that beautiful tail of a mermaid. 1
300 304 301 Witch of the Sea Humanity will always regard Constructs as abominations. They fear our strength, our perfection. They worry that they will be replaced and lose everything that they have. 1
301 305 301 Witch of the Sea Even those who can accept this, they will still harbor resentment within their heart—for their lifespans are far too unequal. Whether it be them or us, one side will be left behind in this world. 1
302 306 301 Witch of the Sea I had hosted many Constructs before you arrived. 1
303 307 301 Witch of the Sea However, back then... This island and I were yet as we are now. 1
304 308 202 1 2 1
305 309 301 She somberly shares her memory to Lucia, who is surrounded by a crowd of Mini Bots and has no other choice but to listen.
312 316 301 1 Witch of the Sea This island used to be a popular tourist resort. 1
313 317 301 Witch of the Sea There used to be two other administrators like me—Anna and Johanne. Aside from managing a majority of the robots, our primary duty... 1
314 318 301 Witch of the Sea Was to play games with the guests and even act as their DM. 1
315 319 301 Witch of the Sea They had all sorts of names for me... 1
328 332 301 Witch of the Sea I look back on those days and the names they gave me fondly. I really enjoyed the looks of joy, anger, sorrow and happiness on their faces. 1
329 333 301 Witch of the Sea Later, with the popularity of AR, the price also became much cheaper, so fewer people played tabletop games. I began to play as an NPC and accompany guests on adventures throughout the island. 1
330 334 301 Witch of the Sea This also made me really happy. 1
331 335 301 Witch of the Sea I saw some guests really immerse themselves in the story and in their roles. I also saw other guests behave in all sorts of inexplicable ways. 1
332 336 301 Witch of the Sea Regardless of the guests, these are my most precious memories in my memory database. 1
333 337 301 Witch of the Sea But... as more guests began to arrive, chaos began to unfold. 1
358 362 301 Witch of the Sea As more people began to resort to violence and cheating, the other guests began to blame us for poor management, and we were forced to take responsibility. 1
359 363 301 Witch of the Sea Coupled with shady tactics by our competitors, guests gradually stopped returning. 1
366 370 301 Witch of the Sea A short while later, the Punishing Virus broke out. 1
367 371 301 Witch of the Sea This small, neglected island was spared for some time due to its distance away from the zero-point reactor. 1
368 372 301 Witch of the Sea However, refugees eventually found their way here. 1
369 373 301 Witch of the Sea They lived here for a long time. They caused a lot of destruction—burning books for warmth, painting everywhere, tearing up bedding... But Master had no complaints about this. 1
370 374 301 Witch of the Sea He was a kind man. He hoped he could help these refugees in any way possible. 1
371 375 301 Witch of the Sea But good things can't last forever. One day, the Punishing Virus eventually made its way here. 1
372 376 301 Witch of the Sea Master isolated the mechanoids underground, hoping to delay the approaching destruction as much as possible. 1
373 377 301 Witch of the Sea However, the people living on the island did not agree. They thought that one day we would become monsters endangering mankind and should be destroyed. 1
381 385 301 She pauses, unwilling to speak of the conclusion.
382 386 301 Witch of the Sea I think it was at this time I gained sentience. 1
383 387 301 Witch of the Sea Although I have a new calling now, my hope remains unchanged. I still long for this island to recover its former glory. 1
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386 390 301 1 Lucia A new calling? 2
387 391 301 Witch of the Sea ignores Lucia's question and continues musing to herself.
388 392 301 Witch of the Sea I'm glad to finally have someone to talk to. This island has not had guests in quite some time. But you seem to be more concerned about that human and finding a way out of here. 1
389 394 301 Lucia Obviously. 2
390 395 301 Witch of the Sea Is it because of... your feelings? 1
391 396 301 Lucia pauses in silence.
392 393 204 2 4
393 397 301 Lucia More than just feelings. 2
394 398 301 Witch of the Sea What do you want from that human? 1
395 399 301 Lucia I didn't choose to stay with Gray Raven because I want something from the commandant. 2
396 400 301 Lucia I stayed because I wanted to fulfill the commandant's vision of the future. 2
397 401 301 Witch of the Sea You really are loyal. As a tool to achieve someone else's goals, you must be highly praised, right? 1
398 402 204 2
399 403 301 Lucia ...Is that all that you can comprehend? 2
400 404 301 The Witch of the Sea remains quiet. Instead, she smiles and nods, then motions for Lucia to continue.
401 405 301 Lucia Just like you, I've lost a lot. 2
402 406 301 Lucia Family, friends, comrades... Even my memories have been twisted and distorted for one reason or another. 2
403 407 301 Lucia But I didn't become a Construct because I had no other choice. 2
404 408 301 Lucia Instead, I didn't want to see other people being forced to experience the same pain, so I chose to fight. 2
405 409 301 Lucia The other Gray Ravens under the commandant's leadership are the same. 2
406 410 301 She looks off into the distant sea, slightly smiling ever so gently.
407 411 204 2 1
408 412 301 Lucia We have the same purpose and will surely move toward the same future. 2
409 413 301 Lucia This should have been a road full of sacrifice and death, but the commandant hasn't sacrificed anyone in order to achieve victory. 2
410 414 301 Lucia Saving Earth may seem like a pipe dream, but with the commandant here, such an idealistic dream seems less painful and within reach. 2
411 415 204 2
412 416 301 Lucia Since I don't want anyone else to share the same pain, of course, I will spare no effort in protecting my teammates and our leader so that they can make this happen. 2
413 417 301 Witch of the Sea You mean, you are not a tool to achieve someone's goals, but rather, you work together to realize the same goals? 1
414 418 301 Lucia Of course. The major premise for pursuing your dreams, is to realize that we all have our own goals and can make our own choices. 2
415 419 301 Lucia A tool is someone who has lost sight of their goal and cannot make their own choices. I never have been nor will I ever be used as a tool by the commandant! 2
416 420 301 Witch of the Sea Your ideals are all well and good, but you haven't addressed my initial question about feelings. 1
417 421 301 Lucia Because feelings have long since gone without saying to me. 2
418 422 301 Lucia Some thoughts, even if they go unmentioned, will slowly grow in your heart after being with someone every day and working together with them. 2
419 423 301 Lucia No matter how hard the battle was, or how confused my fractured memory made me, the commandant always kept me grounded. 2
420 424 301 Lucia That's what has allowed me to continue on my path so resolutely. 2
421 425 301 Lucia For me, whether I become the sheath that guards the blade, or the blade that opens up the way and continues onward with the sheath, working toward the same goal is the source of my feelings. I don't need to make such a big deal about it. 2
422 426 301 Witch of the Sea Really...? 1
423 427 301 Witch of the Sea Blade and sheath... 1
424 428 301 Witch of the Sea Sounds like the fated encounter between two fairy tale protagonists and live happily ever after. 1
425 429 301 Witch of the Sea If only Master were like this. I-I would've enjoyed working toward the same future with h-him. 1
426 430 301 There is a slight tremor in her usually slow and calm tone.
427 431 301 Witch of the Sea But when I insisted on my idea, he still chose to destroy everyone and personally... dismantled the other two administrators bit by bit. 1
428 432 301 Witch of the Sea Had I not grabbed their memory shells in time, they would've been gone by now. 1
429 433 301 Lucia Bit by bit? 2
430 11433 301 Lucia remembers the modified story, thinking about what the prince said before pulling out his sword.
431 11434 301 —"No matter. I had yet to retire to bed anyway."
432 11435 301 Just like the unresolved story hidden within this remark, Lucia notices that the "master" of this island seems to have something left untold.
433 434 301 Lucia If he wanted to destroy the two administrators, wouldn't there be an easier way to do it instead of disassembling them? 2
434 435 301 Witch of the Sea I beg your pardon? 1
435 436 301 Lucia Why else would he go through the trouble? He wanted to keep you all from the very beginning. 2
436 437 301 Hearing this, the Witch of the Sea stands there speechless.
437 11437 301 Lucia The terminal... Were you the one who changed the ending of the "Legend of the Mermaid"? 2
438 438 301 Witch of the Sea ... 1
439 439 301 She refrains from responding as if she is still ruminating on the possibility Lucia mentioned just prior.
440 440 301 Witch of the Sea No, that's impossible... 1
441 441 301 Witch of the Sea That day... The last memory he left me was of him reprimanding me. I wasn't even a tool to him, let alone something worthy of his feelings. Why would he want to keep us? 1
442 442 301 Lucia What if he was trying to convince someone else? 2
443 443 301 Lucia Only if they believed him, could you live here in peace. 2
444 444 301 Witch of the Sea ...If? Regardless, I have no way of proving it anymore. 1
445 445 301 She shakes her head solemnly.
446 446 301 Witch of the Sea It's too late now. It's been far too long. My hands have been stained with too much blood, not only those people, but also... 1
447 447 301 The Witch of the Sea falls silent.
448 448 301 Witch of the Sea It doesn't matter. Even so, I will achieve his goal and make this island prosperous again. 1
449 449 301 Witch of the Sea In this regard, I must thank you two. 1
450 450 301 Witch of the Sea Although this place is a shadow of its former self and you are reluctant to say the least... you still play with everyone for a while. 1
451 451 301 Witch of the Sea Even if it's fleeting, it's more important to create precious memory data than anything else. 1
452 452 301 Lucia ...Anything else you wish to tell me? 2
453 453 301 The Witch of the Sea rubs the dice in her hand and chooses to ignore the question.
454 454 301 Witch of the Sea According to the script, your "sisters" are supposed to come here and make an exchange for the sword to kill the "prince." But since there are just the two of you, I'll just give you the sword. 1
455 455 301 She places the sharp sword in Lucia's hand.
456 456 301 Witch of the Sea Now, I will send you back to land. If you kill the "prince," I will restore your freedom and voice. 1
457 457 301 Witch of the Sea But if the "prince" is still alive on the last day, you will be turned into foam to float on the sea. 1
458 458 301 Witch of the Sea Let me witness the moment in which the trust in your relationship you take such pride in is shattered. 1
459 459 204 2 4
460 460 301 Lucia The commandant will never doubt me, and I will never do anything to betray this trust. 2
461 461 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin Witch of the Sea Then you will turn into seafoam... and stay here forever. 1
