5 5 301 DialogEnable Lost in thought, Rosetta suddenly receives a transmission from Babylonia. She takes a deep breath to suppress her doubts, then answers the transmission.
12 12 301 Asimov Looks like the comm link is stable. I'll make it quick. 2
13 13 301 Asimov I need you to establish a link with the new CUB, the Combat Unit Booster, to collect field data. 2
14 14 301 Rosetta ...? 1
15 15 301 Seeing Rosetta's hesitation, Asimov takes a sip of his coffee and explains further.
16 16 301 Asimov I know you're busy with the reconstruction, but there's a reason why it has to be you who tests the CUB. You'll understand once you see it. 2
17 17 301 Rosetta Understood. 1
18 18 301 AniZhuanchangBegin Asimov Find a clearing, and I'll drop the CUB at your coordinates. 2
22 22 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Once the dust settles from the airdrop's landing, the security lock disengages after detecting Rosetta, revealing the CUB within.
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24 24 301 1 Rosetta That's...!
25 25 301 The new CUB standing before Rosetta is an all-too-familiar sight and proof of her years as a Forest Guard.
30 30 301 1 Asimov As you can see, the data for this CUB prototype is based on your centaur module—the one they called "Lindwyrm". Thus, the CUB's combat strength is significantly upgraded. 2
31 31 301 Asimov Due to Babylonia's technical bias, you've been operating in humanoid mode since the Battle of Kowloong, while your centaur module has been stuck at maintenance for one reason or another. 2
32 32 301 Asimov With recent advancements in CUB technology, we've finally managed to repair the centaur module you left behind so that it can return to the surface. 2
33 33 301 Rosetta ... 1
34 34 301 Asimov But whatever the excuse, we did in fact use your old data without your permission and modified it. 2
35 35 301 Rosetta That's fine. That was part of the deal for helping each other. 1
36 36 301 Rosetta Restoring it to this state is more than satisfactory. 1
37 37 301 Rosetta Thank you. 1
38 38 301 Asimov ...Ehm, it's nothing. 2
39 39 301 The activated CUB lowers its head and stares at Rosetta.
40 40 301 Rosetta But I'm afraid I have one request. 1
41 41 301 Asimov What is it? 2
42 42 301 Rosetta I thought I could never return to the battlefield as I used to. 1
43 43 301 Rosetta But this gives me hope. Could you please allow me to reintegrate with it? 1
44 44 301 Asimov ...But the humanoid-hybrid structure will be a heavy burden for you. Are you sure? 2
45 45 301 Rosetta I'm sure. 1
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47 47 301 Asimov ... 2
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49 49 301 Asimov I see. All I need right now is just field data from the new CUB. 2
50 50 301 Asimov Once you're done collecting the data, I'll help you recalibrate with it. 2
51 51 301 Asimov I'll begin preparations in the meantime. 2
52 52 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin Rosetta Understood. I appreciate it. 1