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Hringhorni – Rec Area

Precia: Hey bro, has Elscine left already?

Masaki: Hm? Precia, did you miss seeing her?

Precia: Yeah, it took me forever to finish the report.

Masaki: Report? Wait a sec. Isn’t that usually Xenia’s job?

Precia: Xenia’s busy with processing information, and that takes priority.

Masaki: Okay, so why didn’t Becky…

Masaki: Oh, no, she skipped out on that, didn’t she.

Precia: Yeah. So that just left Tsurein and Mefil…

Masaki: Huh? But wasn’t Tsurein with us when Elscine was onboard?

Precia: …If we let him write the report, it’d have been filled with stuff only he would understand…

Masaki: Yeah, he’s no good for a job like that.

Precia: He may have to someday, but this particular report is being released to the public.

Precia: On the other hand, Mefil is very thorough, but excessively so…

Masaki: I see. You’d have to go over the entire thing anyway?

Precia: Pretty much.

Masaki: Why do you want to see Elscine so bad?

Precia: Because she’s so famous. Even Dad…

Precia: …Eh? What exactly did happen with Dad?

Masaki: Did Zeolute and Elscine know one another?

Precia: Hmm…I think so, but I don’t remember the details.

Masaki: Okay. Well, I’m sure we’ll meet her again someday, so don’t worry about it.

Simone: Ah, there you are. You two should head to the briefing room. I have a feeling we’ll be called soon.

Masaki: Really? Did something happen?

Simone: There seems to be a lot of commotion. Anyway, just go to the briefing room.

Masaki: Alright, fine.

Hringhorni – Briefing Room

Wagner: We now face two problems at the same time. One is the situation in Shutedonias, the other is the attempt on Elscine’s life.

Wagner: Let us first consider Shutedonias. We have confirmed that it has divided into two separate states.

Rodney: Sunnova!!

Ellis: Oh…oh my god…

Wagner: The North and South have declared independence from one another, establishing themselves as the North Shutedonias Federation and South Shutedonias Union.

Wagner: They haven’t declared war, but we’re in a situation where they could attack each other at any moment.

Masaki: So, what about Elscine?

Ahmad: I’ve got some information on that. I can’t reveal my source, but there are still plans circulation to assassinate Elscine.

Masaki: So that buffoon Eric was just the first shot. When and where is the next one gonna happen?

Ahmad: That remains unknown.

Tytti: We can’t afford to overlook either situation…

Rodney: I’ve got an idea. Ellis and I will go to Shutedonias…er, the North.

Rodney: I’ll snoop around and try and dig something up. I’ve got a lot of connections I can call on.

Masaki: Are up for that by yourselves?

Ellis: It’s better if it’s just the two of us. And we still have Shutedonias nationality too.

Wagner: I see. Then its settled. We’ll leave the situation in Shutedonias to Rodnay and Ellis.

Wagner: Do the Masoukishin heralds have any objections?

Mio: If old man Rodney’s on the job, then I’m fine with it.

Masaki: Same for me…we still have Elscine to worry about, so we’ll leave this to you two.

Tytti: Agreed.

Rodney: Okay! We’ll see what we can do.

Simone: So, with regards to Elscine, what method will our enemies most likely use?

Becky: When it comes to assassination, some of the more common means include sniping, explosives and poison.

Wendy: As long as she’s inside the church, I don’t think we need to worry about a sniper. Not unless it’s someone using extremely powerful magic.

Demeksa: True. The barrier around teh church will stop even explosives.

Mio: Poisoning, then?

Wendy: In order to do that, they’d have to rely on someone getting close to Elscine. That would be difficult as well.

Masaki: So in the end, the most effective method would be to attack with Masouki, like Erik did?

Sharian: If that’s the case, we should remain in the area and cast a net.

Masaki: Until our enemies make their next move, I don’t see any other options…

Hringhorni – Bridge

Simone: From this altitude, we have a clear view of the entire church…but are you sure no one can see the ship?

Donny: Yes, the cloaking wards are working fine. So long as we don’t move, we won’t appear on any spirit radars.

Donny: Although consequently, the defensive barrier’s output is reduced to under one third.

Masaki: Hey Ahmad, why would someone want to off Elscine anyway?

Ahmad: Most likely to spur the North and the South into open war.

Ahmad: Elscine’s influence is a major factor in preventing conflict.

Masaki: So the group behind the civil war is the one pulling the strings behind this too?

Ahmad: Don’t jump to conclusions, Masaki. The turmoil in Shutedonias is rooted in historical conflict.

Ahmad: There may be people who take advantage of that, but eliminating them will not provide a permanent solution.

Masaki: Historical conflict?

Ahmad: Simply put, the reason for the South’s animosity is because of the heavy taxes once laid on them by the North, and the North’s is because of a betrayal by the South that cost them victory in a war.

Ahmad: Those events occurred almost 4,000 years ago.

Masaki: 4,000 years…that’s along time to hold a grudge.

Ahmad: Those are merely the earliest examples. Since then, there have been plenty of conflicts, and each time those old scores are raked up.

Ahmad: The roots of this problem run deep. The solution isn’t as simple as finding and defeating the mastermind behind this conflict.

Ahmad: You should really try and study a bit on your own.

Masaki: Hmph…

Ahmad: In the aforementioned respect, I think Rodney and Ellis were the right people to send. They will have…

*Radar pings*

Holly: There’s a reaction on the Spirit Radar! No identification code!

Masaki: They’re here!

Wagner: All hands, battle stations!

Chapter 13: Precia and Elscine

Delhat City

*Enemies, Hringhorni and Cybuster appear*

Ongaredd: …An ambush? Apparently information on our plan was leaked.

Masaki: You’re…Ongaredd!? Didn’t expect to see you out here!

Ongaredd: I could say the same of you. Meddling in Shutedonias’ affairs isn’t something to take lightly.

Drep: How should we proceed? Now that we’ve been found out, assassination is impossible.

Ongaredd: That may be, but we can’t withdraw without a fight. We still need to test the performance of the new models entrusted to us.

Ongaredd: We’ll have to do what we can, since we have a watchdog.

Mudeka: That’s right. And since our opponent is the Antrias Squad, so much the better.

Mudeka: Meeting you here is a godsend! Prepare yourself, Masaki!

Masaki: …And you are?

Mudeka: My name is Mudeka Ravens!! I’ll avenge Lord Rasetz with my own hands!

Masaki: So, another person connected to Rasetz…and another terrorist.

Mudeka: That’s because of you! You created this hatred by forcing resolutions through power alone!!

Mudeka: To defeat you all, I will walk the path of carnage!

Simone: Enough! That man was destroyed by his own ambition! Your vengeance is completely misguided!

Mudeka: Simone…I won’t listen to the words of a traitor!!

*Conditions Shown, Prep Screen, Units Deploy, Battle Starts*

{Masaki VS Mudeka}

Mudeka: Masoukishin…if it weren’t for you, my homeland wouldn’t be split in half!

Masaki: Don’t point your finger at us! It’s your country, YOU do something about it!

{Masaki VS Ongaredd}

Masaki: What’re you up to in Shutedonias!?

Ongaredd: Working towards realizing my ideal. As a man from the surface, you should know the wonders of absolute democracy.

Masaki: Don’t talk to me about politics!

Ongaredd: Hm…ignorance is a sin. La Gias has entered an age of revolution.

Masaki: That’s no excuse for warmongering and assassinations!

{Simone VS Mudeka}

Mudeka: Simone!! So this is how you repay Lord Rasetz’s favor!!

Simone: I was indebted to him, true…but Rasetz…

Simone: That man was in the wrong!!

*Shoot down Mudeka*

Mudeka: Tch…the next time we meet, I’ll avenge Lord Rasetz!

{If Ongaredd is present}

Ongaredd: Oh well…that’s the result of fighting for ones emotions instead of a cause.

*Shoot down Ongaredd*

Ongaredd: The performance still comes up short, I see. At least we were able to produce results. Withdrawing.

{If Mudeka is present}

Mudeka: Hmph, all talk.

*Defeat all enemies, Stage ends*

Hringhorni – Rec Area

Masaki: First Margaret, now Mudeka…why does Rasetz have such fanatic followers?

Simone: He was a good man to have as a superior officer. If you were allegiant to him, that is.

Masaki: Funny, he didn’t seem to have any qualms about using and disposing of his suboridantes.

Simone: If you weren’t sufficiently loyal, you became expendable.

Precia: Bro, hey bro.

Masaki: Oh, Precia. What’s up?

Precia: Elscine contacted us and asked permission to come aboard to thank us again.

Masaki: She certainly is sincere. Okay, I’ll wait in the guest room.

Precia: Can I come too?

Masaki: Oh yeah, you said you wanted to meet her. Sure, I don’t mind.

Precia: Yay!

Hringhorni – Parlor

Elscine: Once again, you’ve gone out of your way to protect me…I thank you.

Masaki: It was nothing. That’s what were here for.

Elscine: In that case, is there anything I can do to assist you?

Masaki: Lemme think…

Tytti: Actually, could you give a speech to dissuade the North and South from engaging in conflict?

Masaki: A speech…okay. That might just work. What do you think, Mr. Representative?

Wagner: That might be one way to go about it.

Masaki: Huh? You’re not too keen on that?

Wagner: Well, I’m not opposed to it. Are you willing to do that, Lady Elscine?

Elscine: If I can be of any help, I’ll gladly take on that role.

Elscine: But do you think I’ll really be able to affect anything?

Tytti: You underestimate yourself, Elscine. I’m sure your words will be heeded by many.

Elscine: Understood. Then I respectfully accept.

Masaki: Alright, let’s prepare…

Masaki: Hm? Precia, are you okay?

Precia: …Huh?

Masaki: Obviously not. Your face is flushed red. Are you running a fever?

Precia: W-Well…now that you mention it, I do feel a little…

Elscine: Excuse me for a moment.

Precia’s check-up with Elscine

Precia: Huh? E-Elscine…?

Elscine: …As I thought, you’re suffering from fatigue. Hold still for a moment.

Precia: Ah…

Elscine: How do you feel now?

Precia: So much better. Thank you!

Elscine: Miss…Precia, was it?

Precia: Huh? Oh, yes. But you don’t have to call me Miss. My name is just fine.

Elscine: Precia, then. I have this feeling that we’ve met before…do you recall anything like that?

Precia: Eh? Umm…

Precia: Sorry, but I don’t really remember.

Elscine: Is that so? I must be mistaken, then.

Elscine: Now, Lord Masaki. Please contact me once the preparations for the speech are ready. I’ll be waiting in the church.

Masaki: Yeah, okay. See you then.

Elscine: Yes, excuse me.

Hringhorni – Mess Hall

Masaki: Hm? What’s that? Smells good.

Tsurein: Hey, Masaki. Tytti was just making some sweets. Would you like to join us?

Masaki: W…Wait a sec! Tytti’s making sweets!?

Mefil: Uh-huh. I’m looking forward to them.

Masaki: N-No! Listen you two! You don’t know this, but Tytti…

Tytti: Sorry for the wait. Here you are, lingonberry pie and my special donuts.

Tsurein: Wow, that looks delicious.

Tytti: Oh, Masaki’s here too? Would you like to eat withus?

Masaki: I’ll pass! Most of what you make is way too sweet…

Tsurein: Gwah!? So sweet…too sweet!!

Mefil: Hmm? Really? I think it’s delicious…

Masaki: Mefil…do you have no sense of taste?

Mio: Ah, I see you’re eating desserts.

Sharian: My, that looks good.

Wendy: May we have some too?

Tytti: My goodness, so many patrons. Help yourselves, I made plenty

Mio: Eh? Tytti made these? Well, uh…actually, I pass!

Sharian: Hm? What do you mean?

Wendy: Tytti’s desserts are a little sweeter than normal. Although I don’t really mind.

Masaki: A little? You call that a little? Wendy, are you saying you can stomach Tytti’s pastries?

Wendy: Yes, if I’m careful not to overeat. Sugar helps the brain to function.

Sharian: I see…then, I guess I’ll give one a try…

Sharian: Mph!? It…It is too sweet!

Sharian: N-Now I have a headache…

Mio: …Wait a minute. The rest of you are eating Tytti’s desserts without a care in the world….

Tytti: …Yes, they turned out quite well.

Mefil: Delicious.

Wendy: It’s perfectly fine if you don’t eat too much…

Mio: You three. Compared to those who don’t eat a lot of that stuff…not counting Masaki…

Sharian: W-What? Why are you staring at us like that?

Mio: Are you for real!? Sugar!? Those sweets are the secret behind your figures!?

Sharian: What? Actually, now that you mention it…

Mio: They say that girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice…but I never knew how important the sugar was!!

Mio: Count me in!!

Sharian: Mmm…the pros seem to outweigh the cons. I guess I’m ready to…eat some more.

Masaki: No, no ,no! Be rational, you two!

Mio: In the palace! A samurai’s compassion, release!

Masaki: Don’t be stupid! Look at Sharian!　

Masaki: Unfortunately, I was too late to stop her…

Sharian: Guh…only…one bite…and…I hit…my limit…looks like it was wishful thinking after…all…

*Thud*

Mio: Sharian…your death shall not be in vain! I will avenge you!

Masaki: W-What!?

Mio: You can’t stop me!! Sometimes a woman’s gotta to what she’s gotta do, no matter how reckless it is!　

Mio: Now! Now is the time!!

Masaki: Mio…I see. If you’re that prepared, I won’t stop you. I’ll make sure you get a proper burial afterwards.

Mio: …Thank you, Masaki.

Mio: Royal House Mio! Ready to depart for the afterlife! Now, sally forth!

Goku: Master!! You are truly a man among men…

Hakkai: In spite of being a girl.

Mio: Ugh….n-not yet! O-One more bite…

Mio: Urp…th-this is it…forgive me…

*Thud*

Masaki: …Mio. You had a fine end.

Tytti: …I still think they’re delicious.

Precia and Elscine End

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