3 3 301 DialogEnable In the dark room, Vanessa is stirring her porridge in her cup with an exquisite coffee spoon. Commandant 【kuroname】 is lying on the bed next to her, still unconscious.
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8 8 301 1 Vanessa What's wrong? Surprised I'm eating porridge from a cup? 2
9 9 301 Vanessa I know it's not exactly my style, but I like to make the best of things when a situation is out of my control. 2
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11 11 301 Vanessa I'm sure you've realized by now. Babylonia's cut off aid. 2
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13 13 301 Liv What? 1
14 14 301 Liv had obviously been too busy taking care of everyone to realize this fact.
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16 16 301 Vanessa Since the last rescue operation failed, if you ask them about their next operation or their change in tactics, they always give a vague response. 2
17 17 301 Vanessa They're also not providing regular contact. Whenever I contact them, they just give the same response. 2
18 18 301 Vanessa Lucia also got the same response, too. 2
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25 25 301 1 Vanessa It's nothing too unusual. They've just postponed support operations to this area for the time being. 1
26 26 301 Vanessa They've done this in the past. It's just the first time I've experienced it. 1
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33 33 301 1 Vanessa Guess your indifference means you've all been mentally prepared for this? 1
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35 35 301 1 Lucia Looks like we're on our own for now. 1
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37 37 301 1 Vanessa Yeah, it's unrealistic to expect to be rescued under these circumstances. I'd do the same if I were in charge. It's the only logical solution. 1
38 38 301 Vanessa Aside from that, there's some good news and bad news. 1
39 39 301 Vanessa The good news is, even though Babylonia has cut off support, they haven't blocked my access to GPS intel. 1
40 40 301 Vanessa The bad news is, based on this GPS intel, the Unidentified Twins have entered City 042. 1
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42 42 301 1 Liv ... 1
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45 45 301 1 Vanessa What are you guys gonna do? 2
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47 47 301 1 Lucia Our location is dangerous. With our numbers, we'll suffer losses if we run into any hostile encounters. 1
48 48 301 Lucia I want to disperse the 164 people gathered into several teams, which is more conducive to action. 1
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50 50 301 1 Liv We've had some more refugees join over the past few days. We now have 172 people and a dog, but that doesn't include us and the commandant. 2
51 51 301 Lucia We're already at 172 people? 1
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53 53 301 1 Lee Decentralization is definitely conducive to dealing with emergencies, but it'll take more time to retreat. We'd better get ready immediately. 2
54 54 301 Lee On the way, we also need to deal with three problems: high Punishing concentration, lack of food and energy, and Hetero-Creature attacks. 2
55 55 301 Lucia Protective gear can protect us against the Punishing concentration. We don't have enough for everyone, but we can move them in waves. 1
56 56 301 Lucia The second problem is difficult to solve. All we can do is move slowly. 1
57 57 301 Lucia As for the third problem... we'll just have to defend it with everyone. 1
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59 59 301 1 Liv Where can we move everyone? 2
60 60 301 1 Lucia To safe zones adjacent to City 043—Cities 046, 044, and 045. 1
61 61 301 Lucia We just came from City 045. Their conservation area is already full after taking in refugees from City 044. 1
62 62 301 Lucia And personnel from City 046 were evacuated after their CPF was damaged, so it's been vacant for some time. 1
63 63 301 Lucia The CPF has since been repaired, but it's quite the distance from here. Not to mention... The people living there aren't exactly accepting of outsiders. 1
64 64 301 Lucia No, that's an understatement, and it'll lead to inaccurate danger assessment. They're a group of armed Scavengers that'll attack and rob outsiders. 1
65 65 301 Lucia City 044 is completely empty, but the CPF still hasn't been repaired. Hetero-Creatures have swarmed the perimeter, so they may converge into the Red Tide at any moment. 1
66 66 301 Liv Looks like there isn't any ideal location. 2
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69 69 301 1 Vanessa Are you going to find a place for them to live and work in peace? Is the next step to investigate whether the soil is suitable for agriculture? 1
70 70 301 She gracefully eats a spoonful of her porridge, then laughs sardonically.
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72 72 301 Vanessa Just find a refuge for them to hold out for the time being. 1
73 73 301 Vanessa Wait for the twins to leave City 043, then return and repair the damaged buildings. 1
74 74 301 Vanessa The world will be used up no matter how big it is, as long as they keep treading toward the unknown. 1
75 75 301 Vanessa If 【kuroname】 was conscious right now, I'm sure the commandant would resort to the same guerilla tactics. 1
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77 77 301 1 Lee You think you know 【kuroname】? 1
78 78 301 Vanessa sets down her spoon and just laughs coldly at Lee.
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81 81 301 1 Liv Let's temporarily divide the crowd into three groups for evacuation. 2
82 82 301 Liv Those who can move freely will wear protective gear and follow the safety route we'll plan to bypass the potential battle zone where the Red Tide may converge and proceed to City 044. 2
83 83 301 Liv Two Constructs will act as guards. While en route, the refugees should refrain from removing their protective gear. They will return once safe living conditions are confirmed in City 044. 2
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85 85 301 1 Lucia Understood. We'll have some of the wounded take supplies to City 045. While I searched the area, I found a warehouse with a small filtering device. The conditions are poor, but people can survive there with some simple protection. 2
86 86 301 Lee For the third team, we'll take the commandant, Vanessa, Bambinata, and the rest of the wounded to City 046. Regardless of how hostile they are to outsiders, they can't do much against Constructs. 1
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89 89 301 1 Vanessa That sure was quick. I expect nothing less from the Chief. 1
90 90 301 Vanessa This may solve the problems caused by the threat of insufficient materials and the twins, but that doesn't cover everything. Don't you know? 1
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94 94 301 1 Lucia Constructs need to protect the refugees from Hetero-Creatures while in transit. 2
95 95 301 Liv Some of the wounded will need to be transported out. 1
96 96 301 Lee Humans will need protective gear, but we don't have enough for each person. That means the group going to City 046 will be unprotected. 3
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99 99 301 1 Vanessa Correct. But there's one more thing... We can't avoid casualties along the way. 1
100 100 301 Vanessa I hope you have seen your fair share of hardship and cruelty, Gray Raven. Don't disrupt the team with the illusion of saving everyone. 1
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102 102 301 1 Lee What do you mean? 1
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104 104 301 1 Vanessa Seems like you guys have been spending too much time trying to rescue people out there. You don't know how many people will actually be able to keep up. I'm sure Liv can enlighten you. 1
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107 107 301 1 Liv We can't take the wounded all at once. They also can't move quickly in the state that they're in, and our vehicles don't have the capacity for everyone. 1
108 108 301 Lucia Are you planning to leave people behind if we run out of time? 2
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111 111 301 1 Vanessa Exactly. But only if time is of the essence. I don't want people's lives to be sacrificed in vain, but I don't want to risk the success of the mission. 1
112 112 301 Vanessa And I don't want this to be a point of contention between us. 1
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119 119 301 1 Vanessa Anything that you're not happy about? Or are you still expecting 【kuroname】 to regain consciousness and come up with some big-brained solution that won't require anyone to be sacrificed? 1
120 120 301 Vanessa If not, I'll be the active commandant here. This is the only way we can save the most lives. 1
121 121 301 Vanessa If worst comes to worst, who do you think is most likely to encounter danger? Me and Bambinata? Those refugees who still have the strength to run? Or that comatose commandant of yours? 1
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123 123 301 Vanessa Forget it. After all, a puppet led by 【kuroname】 will just shout, "I'll protect everyone," then rush in and die. 1
124 124 301 Vanessa No point in asking you... 1
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127 127 301 1 Lucia ...Let's plan our next step. 2
128 128 301 Liv I still think it's necessary to evacuate the critically injured to City 045 and 046 first. 1
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131 131 301 1 Vanessa You're right. If we have time, they should go first. If the healthy refugees leave first, they may be left here for good. 1
132 132 301 Vanessa Looks like you've become well acquainted with the inferiority of humans. 1
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134 134 301 1 Liv This doesn't make them inferior. Everyone just wants to live, so we need to plan. 1
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136 136 301 1 Vanessa Whatever you say... 1
137 137 301 Vanessa The twins haven't made it to City 043 yet, but... 1
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141 141 301 1 Liv I've detected a large horde of Hetero-Creatures from the north, 130 klicks! 2
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143 143 301 Vanessa ...? 1
144 144 301 Liv They're headed right for us. ETA 8 hours. 2
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146 146 301 Vanessa How many? 1
147 147 301 Liv Roughly over a hundred. Can we hold them off? 2
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150 150 301 1 Lucia No, Liv. If they've already grouped up, there are more than a hundred. 1
151 151 301 Lucia I saw something similar in City 044. There's bound to be more beyond your detection range. 1
152 152 301 Lucia There may be ten or even a hundred times more than that. If they find out where we're hiding, we won't be able to defend against such a large horde. 1
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155 155 301 1 Vanessa sneers to herself and eats the porridge in her cup, which had gone cold.
156 156 301 Vanessa Looks like we won't hold out until morning, so we should evacuate immediately. 2
157 157 301 Lucia Understood. But I hope we proceed according to the plan. Evacuate the wounded first, then the other Construct Soldiers will escort those who can walk in an orderly manner, so that they can receive help from other stranded elite teams as soon as possible. 1
158 158 301 Vanessa Some of the wounded can leave on the transport vehicles. After all, your commandant only needs one seat. 2
159 159 301 Vanessa But I advise you to give up on the latter. Strike Hawk and Cerberus are in the same situation as us. 2
160 160 301 Vanessa There'll be more survivors in a base with doctors, but the team won't be able to transfer the influx of wounded. 2
161 161 301 Vanessa If none of the wounded had survived, this wouldn't be an issue. 2
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163 163 301 1 Liv Please don't say something like that...! 1
164 164 301 Vanessa As I said, there are going to be sacrifices along the way. You don't expect the Hetero-Creatures to wait for you to take your time evacuating everyone, do you? 2
165 165 301 Unwilling to accept such a dire consequence, they have no choice but to accept the reality that they cannot change the status quo.
166 166 301 Vanessa How many vehicles are left? 2
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168 168 301 1 Lee Including the vehicles we recovered over the past few days from the destroyed conservation areas, we have three left. 1
169 169 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Vanessa Hurry up and get your commandant into protective gear. 2
172 172 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Leaving the room where Vanessa and the commandant are located to begin preparations, they are met with an unexpected scene outside.
173 173 301 People have already packed their scarce bags of luggage. As Gray Raven exits the room, the refugees look at them coldly.
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175 175 301 1 Liv ...Where's everyone going? 1
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178 178 301 1 Refugee Leader We're going to the Forsaken's base. 2
179 179 301 Liv There's no way you can make it there on foot. 1
180 180 301 Refugee Leader So I'm going to "borrow" your rescue vehicles. 2
181 181 301 Liv ...Why are you leaving all of a sudden? 1
182 182 301 Refugee Leader I know you won't tell us the truth. Seeing you all sneak around like that, I took advantage of the noise outside to eavesdrop on your conversation. 2
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184 184 301 1 Lucia What did you hear? 1
185 185 301 Refugee Leader Babylonia has stopped sending aid. I heard that Construct say it. 2
186 186 301 He points at Lee's terminal as if stating the obvious.
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189 189 301 1 Construct Soldier We were just going over possible scenarios with the others... I didn't think anyone had the nerve to eavesdrop on us. 1
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191 191 301 1 Refugee Leader Doesn't matter. I knew it was only a matter of time. 1
192 192 301 Refugee Leader There've been numerous incidents in the neighboring conservation areas. And since Babylonia has hung us out to dry and those damn twins are wandering around City 041 again, we don't want to stay here and await death. 1
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194 194 301 1 Quina The three vehicles are up and running and we've got the protective gear, Boss. Let's go. 1
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196 196 301 1 Liv Please don't take the vehicles! We need them to evacuate the critically wounded! 1
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198 198 301 Refugee 5 What are we supposed to do then? Not like we can make it there on foot.
199 199 301 Refugee 6 Won't you be better off with the wounded when we're gone? You'll have more room, and it'll be quieter.
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201 201 301 1 Liv (Seems like they don't know about the Hetero-Creatures and the twins headed right for us...) 1
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203 203 301 1 Lee Three vehicles can't hold 172 people. How are you going to deal with Corrupted and Hetero-Creatures if you get attacked? Outnumber them? 1
204 204 301 The crowd falls silent for a moment before whispering amongst each other.
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207 207 301 1 Refugee Leader That's why we need to leave before they swarm us. 2
208 208 301 Refugee Leader Scavengers like us have our own ways of operating. Leave the rest to us. 2
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210 210 301 1 Liv Please, don't! 1
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212 212 301 Liv Everything we've done is to ensure as many people can survive as possible! 1
213 213 301 Liv hesitates for a few seconds, but decides that it's best to inform everyone of the current situation to avert confusion.
214 214 301 The refugees had always believed they had the right to know what was happening. A time like this requires everyone to work together to solve the problem.
215 215 301 What would happen if they made a decision without knowing the danger? Liv can't even bear the thought of it.
216 216 301 Liv Please, listen. I just detected a horde of Hetero-Creatures approaching from the north. They'll be here in eight hours. Also, the twins already left City 041 and have made it to City 042. We need to evacuate with the wounded immediately. 1
217 217 301 Liv If you take the vehicles, we won't be able to evacuate the wounded on foot! If the Hetero-Creatures break through our defenses, they'll enter the basement and kill the wounded! 1
218 218 301 Hearing this, the whole basement becomes speechless.
219 219 301 Refugee Leader ... 2
220 220 301 The middle-aged leader looks around the crowd in silence. He contemplates for a few seconds, then turns to face Liv.
221 221 301 Refugee Leader We'll take your word for it considering you've taken care of us and the wounded all this time. 2
222 222 301 Saying this, he pauses for several more seconds. After hearing no objection, he continues to speak.
223 223 301 Refugee Leader Since you're willing to be so honest, I'll make concessions to the Constructs and wounded. 2
224 224 301 The crowd erupts in outcry, led by the shrill voices of several refugees.
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226 226 301 Refugee 3 Leave the wounded here! Not like they'll survive much longer if we take them anyway!
227 227 301 Refugee 8 I don't wanna die here!!
228 228 301 Refugee 8 There's no way I can walk all the way there!
229 229 301 The refugee leader remains silent among the crowd's protest until several others strong-arm their way in front of him.
230 230 301 Refuge 9 Boss...!
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232 232 301 1 Refugee Leader What's wrong? You're not wounded. You've just been hungry for a few days, and now you can't walk? 1
233 233 301 Refuge 9 No way! Besides, she said those monsters will be here in eight hours. How can we run past those monsters?! And if they don't come, what about those wandering outside?!
234 234 301 Refugee Leader We're armed and there's a lot of us. We can handle ourselves as long as there aren't too many. 1
235 235 301 Refugee Leader ... 1
236 236 301 Refugee Leader He's right, Doctor. We wanted to take the vehicles because our people are too exhausted to walk. 1
237 237 301 Refugee Leader Given the emergency, we should give priority to the wounded that can't walk, but we weren't just going to drive away carelessly. 1
238 238 301 Refugee Leader If someone falls along the way, they'll slow the rest of us down. We'll be sitting ducks if we get attacked. 1
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240 240 301 1 Lucia I understand. Are you at least willing to leave any vehicles? 1
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242 242 301 1 Refugee Leader How about this... 1
243 243 301 He raises his voice over the crowd's discussion.
244 244 301 Refugee Leader We'll take the smallest vehicle to carry everyone's luggage and for people to rest when needed. The other two are rescue vehicles, so they're more suitable for transporting the wounded. 1
245 245 301 Refugee Leader That way, we can guarantee our safety to a certain extent while also not disregarding the lives of others. 1
246 246 301 The crowd gradually falls silent, but concerns still remain.
247 247 301 Refuge 10 But those Hetero-Creatures will be here in 8 hours! There's no way we can outrun them on foot!
248 248 301 Refugee Leader Even if we take all three vehicles, there isn't enough space for everyone. You think you'll be one of the lucky ones who get a ride? 1
249 249 301 Refuge 10 Then what should we do, Boss?
250 250 301 Refugee Leader Calm down. We need to come up with a plan. 1
251 251 301 Refugee Leader Where were you planning on taking us and the wounded? 1
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254 254 301 1 Liv Given the current situation, it will be best for the healthy refugees to go to City 044. 2
255 255 301 Liv There are still issues with the CPF and the Punishing concentration is high, but there won't be any issues along the planned route if everyone wears protective gear. 2
256 256 301 Liv Once City 043 is safe, you can come back. 2
257 257 301 Refugee Leader Seems reasonable. It's the nearest city with a direct road and minimal Corrupted wandering around there. 1
258 258 301 He deliberately raises his voice as if speaking to the crowd behind him.
259 259 301 Refugee Leader But if everyone going wears protective gear, there won't be enough for the wounded. 1
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261 261 301 1 Lee There's also a warehouse at City 045 with a small filtration device. I'm not sure it's strong enough to guarantee safety, but anyone with normal-level protective gear should do just fine there. 2
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263 263 301 1 Liv Correct. That's where we'll take some of the wounded. 2
264 264 301 Liv We'll take the rest of the wounded to the conservation area in City 046. They should still have enough room to take us in. 2
265 265 301 Refugee Leader City 046... Those crazy bastards are just as dangerous as Corrupted. But you're right, there's not much they can do against Constructs. 1
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268 268 301 1 Vanessa Then it's settled. 1
269 269 301 She slowly walks out of the room. It is as if she had been listening the whole time. Together with her is Bambinata, who now resembles an old doll.
274 274 301 Refugee Leader Going there on foot is going to take a while. As close as City 044 is, we might not even be able to cross City 043's borders in 8 hours. 2
275 275 301 Refugee Leader I accept that the doctor genuinely wants us to leave the vehicles here to save the wounded, but I'm not so sure about you... 2
276 276 301 Refugee Leader You're standing in as the temporary commandant here, right? I don't know what their commandant is normally like, but I have an idea based on the others in Gray Raven. But you... 2
277 277 301 He forces a sneer.
278 278 301 Refugee Leader People like you put human lives on one side of the scale and your own personal interests on the other. We've only been stuck here together for a month, but I know your type. 2
279 279 301 Refugee Leader If you evacuate with the wounded, who's to say you won't abandon them and guarantee your own safety? 2
280 280 301 Vanessa Hmph... I'm just trying to save the most lives. 1
281 281 301 Vanessa Given our current situation, we don't have enough time and materials to save everyone. Sacrifices will have to be made. 1
282 282 301 Refugee Leader What about that wounded deadweight? 2
283 283 301 Vanessa Human lives aren't equal. If you had to choose between a cracked jewel or some pebble in a muddy ditch, which would you choose? 1
284 284 301 Refuge 10 As expected from one of Babylonia's "officers"... You bastards are just putting a price on our heads just like what they did during the Great Evacuation.
285 285 301 Sensing a fight about to break out between both sides, Liv wants to rush forward and say something, but she's stopped by Lee before she can do anything.
286 286 301 Refugee Leader Quiet down, Lawson. This "Great Evacuation" is in our hands now. 2
287 287 301 Refugee Leader The three cars outside are ours. If you want the two rescue vehicles, you have to listen to us. Try and take them by violence, one shot from my gun here and they'll be gone. Are you sure you want that? 2
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289 289 301 Vanessa Well, then. What is it? 1
290 290 301 Refugee Leader Let our people and the wounded retreat first, and you and other Constructs stay here to stop the incoming attack. 2
291 291 301 Refugee Leader In any case, two cars aren't enough for everyone, They'll take the wounded and then come back for us. We won't have made it far at this point. 2
292 292 301 Vanessa You want them to come back? 1
293 293 301 Refugee Leader That's right. I'm sure the doctor and her team will be able to escort the wounded and return safely. 2
294 294 301 Refugee Leader Once everyone has retreated safely, you and that unconscious commandant of yours can leave. 2
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296 296 301 Vanessa I can have the other Constructs escort you and leave together. 1
297 297 301 Refugee Leader I don't trust you. You'll just call them off whenever you get the chance. Slow as we are with all the wounded, we'll be targeted even before we make it out of City 043. 2
298 298 301 Vanessa As opposed to me ordering them to pick me up first when you hand over the vehicles? 1
299 299 301 Refugee Leader We'll have our eyes on you. You'll leave only when all the wounded have been evacuated first. 2
300 300 301 Vanessa ...Hmph. Even if Gray Raven chooses to listen to you, I can leave with my puppet any time I want. 1
301 301 301 Refugee Leader But that'd be a death sentence going out there on foot just the two of you. 2
302 302 301 Refugee Leader You don't wanna give up that "cracked jewel" of yours, do you? 2
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304 304 301 Vanessa Fine. I'll take up the rear. Quit wasting time and get out of here. 1
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307 307 301 1 Liv Vanessa... 1
308 308 301 Lucia Are you sure about that? 2
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311 311 301 1 Vanessa Get back here ASAP. Otherwise, it's going to be our funerals. 1
312 312 301 Vanessa One more thing. You... What's your name? 1
313 313 301 She points to the Construct beside her and beckons.
317 317 301 Vanessa Sandra, go be one of their drivers. I'm sure there are going to be plenty of surprises along the way given how many Corrupted and Hetero-Creatures are coming this way. 1
323 323 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Lucia I'll leave the evacuation plan up to you. You are more clear on the situation with the wounded. 2
324 324 301 Liv You got it. 1
325 325 301 Liv We'll evacuate the critically wounded and some of the less severely wounded first. It's going to be difficult to take that many people all at once given how big the stretchers are. 1
326 326 301 Liv opens her medical log and quickly examines the list of wounded. The log hasn't been updated recently, but the current situation is clearly printed in Liv's mind.
327 327 301 Liv The eight critically wounded, Nagayuki, Kanata, and Lindsey need to stay behind for the time being. 1
328 328 301 Liv The first two need Vanessa to maintain stable M.I.N.D.s, while Lindsey's wounds can't withstand the crowded and bumpy vehicles, so she needs to be carried away separately on a stretcher with stabilizers once all the other Construct Soldiers have gathered. 1
329 329 301 Lucia The one the commandant used? 2
330 330 301 Liv Well, the commandant doesn't need it now. 1
331 331 301 Liv As for Mr. Cali, I don't know if he'll agree to go. 1
332 332 301 Lucia The old man who wasn't eating after being diagnosed with cancer? Let me ask him. 2
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336 336 301 1 Lee Even if he doesn't agree to go, we still need space for four more people. These people alone will take up two cars. At most, they can take the little girl with them. 3
337 337 301 Liv They can make do in the crowded vehicle if we get there fast enough. 1
338 338 301 Lucia Let's make some supports between stretchers so we can put them close together without being cramped. 2
339 339 301 Lee Good idea, but there's still only enough room for four stretchers. We can only fit a few more sitting down. 3
340 340 301 Liv I'll leave it to you then, Lee. 1
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345 345 301 1 He nods and makes his way to the warehouse.
346 346 301 Liv As for the second vehicle... 1
347 347 301 She thumbs through the records on her terminal and makes a new list.
348 348 301 Liv They don't need stretchers, but even then, they need to be separated due to their wounds. 1
349 349 301 Liv Even if some people lie under the seats or sit on the legs of those who aren't injured, we can't squeeze them in. 1
350 350 301 Liv Not to mention, our vehicles haven't been modified. So they can't be overloaded, right? 1
351 351 301 Lucia Exactly. 2
352 352 301 Lucia How many more people do we need to take? 2
353 353 301 Liv We still have 47 wounded... No... Counting the new arrivals over the past few days... That makes 62 people, but the second car can only carry 17. With 4 people in the first car, that means we can only take 21 people in a single trip. 1
354 354 301 Lucia That's fine. There's still some hope if we can make another trip. 2
355 355 301 Liv But there are still several other critically injured and our commandant that need to go on the next trip. 1
356 356 301 Lucia That means there's no time for hesitation. We'll need to make a third trip. 2
357 357 301 Liv Yeah... Let's call everyone. 1
358 358 301 Lucia Okay. 2
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360 360 301 Lucia walks to the basement. After a short time, some wounded refugees limp out following her.
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362 362 301 1 Fantine Liv... 1
363 363 301 Since Fantine's name is on the first list, she steps out of the crowd and greets Liv with a smile.
364 364 301 Fantine Thank you, Liv, but I want to give up my spot. 1
365 365 301 She looks at the crowd and rubs her belly.
366 366 301 Fantine It's too crowded for me. And, I haven't decided if I want to bring my child into this cruel world... I need some time to think. 1
367 367 301 Fantine After you leave, the wounded here also need to be looked after. My medical knowledge obviously doesn't compare to yours, but I can still help. 1
368 368 301 Fantine Can you take the child I brought with me instead? The wound on his back is still serious, and he needs some room. 1
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371 371 301 1 Liv ...Okay. 2
372 372 301 Fantine Oh, and Shrek wants to speak with you. 1
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375 375 301 1 Shrek (Clears throat) 3
376 376 301 He greets Liv, pretending to be relaxed.
377 377 301 Shrek Let me go with you. I'll sit on the roof so I don't take up any space. Besides, if any of the wounded sit up there, they'll most likely fall down. Right? 3
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379 379 301 1 Liv Are you sure? It's dangerous up there. 2
380 380 301 Shrek Don't worry. I'll hold on tight. 3
381 381 301 Shrek You said you want to evacuate to a warehouse in City 045, but is there a doctor there to take care of them? Or are you going to stay there with them? 3
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383 383 301 Liv No. That's what I've been worried about. 2
384 384 301 Shrek So, someone should be there to look after them, right? I'm no doctor, but I've learned a thing or two about first aid recently. 3
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386 386 301 Liv Recently...? 2
387 387 301 Shrek Got that right. A friend of mine made me realize how important it is. 3
388 388 301 Shrek If you don't trust me, I can have the Forsaken send a doctor over. 3
389 389 301 Shrek That way, I can continue on my way and deliver the serum. They can't possibly refuse... Right? 3
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391 391 301 Liv ...Okay. Thank you. 2
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394 394 301 1 Lucia Good idea. We should also try to get support from Watanabe. 1
395 395 301 Lucia If only the commandant was still conscious... 1
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398 398 301 1 Lee We could use the commandant to pull some strings? 2
399 399 301 Having finished assembling the stretchers, Lee appears behind the three of them with a frowning face.
400 400 301 Lucia I know what you're worried about, but Babylonia cut off communication. Who knows, maybe we'll end up joining the Forsaken... 1
401 401 301 She looks up at the dim sky, suddenly getting lost in a memory.
402 402 301 Lucia I understand why they made this decision, and I don't think it was out of greed or malice, but we're on our own now. 1
403 403 301 Lucia I'm used to that by now. 1
404 404 301 Lee ... 2
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407 407 301 1 Shrek You guys talk things over. Want me to go get the wounded? 1
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410 410 301 Feeling the gravity of their words, he waves and quickly runs back to the basement.
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412 412 301 1 Lucia Oh, Liv. Cali said he's not going with the others. 1
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414 414 301 AniZhuanchangBegin 1 Liv ...Really? I understand. 1
421 421 301 Lucia I'll deal with the Hetero-Creatures along the way. Liv, take care of the wounded. Lee and Sandra, the other Construct, take care of the driving. 1
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423 423 301 1 Lee nods and furrows his eyebrows anxiously.
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426 426 301 He starts the engine, causing the siren on the rescue vehicle and an alarm from the dashboard speakers to blare.
427 427 301 ALERT: Vehicle overloaded. Please drive safely and in accordance with the law.
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429 429 301 Lee ... 1
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431 431 301 The anxiety in Lee's inner brow increases noticeably. He quickly unscrews the cover of the speaker and adeptly cuts the alarm's circuit, silencing the noise.
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433 433 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin Lee Let's get going. 1
