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| “ | The state of Reunion's presence in the L.G.D. Headquarters seems strange, but that is not enough to stop the L.G.D.'s advance. Mephisto has been waiting for them on the roof. | ” |
| <Background 1> | |
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| 11:20 PM \ Overcast Outside Immigration Department, L.G.D. Headquarters 2nd Floor, Upper Lungmen. | |
| [The L.G.D. forces move through the L.G.D. HQ's corridors, which is surprisingly quiet.] | |
| L.G.D. Agent | Madam Ch'en, something's wrong. Don't you think it's strange that we were able to enter the headquarters so easily? There were so many Reunion forces outside so we braced ourselves for a hard fight, but it was as if they were sleepwalking. According to our scouts' intel, their equipment is practically damaged to the point of unusability. It's unlikely that they've seen much combat, and their degree of preparedness seems... It creeps me out. |
| Ch'en | I've noticed as well. They don't even know we're here. At least they're not a threat right now. We'll follow the plan. Next, our non-combat squads will scout out the distribution of Reunion forces on each floor, and attempt to restart the security system that was disabled earlier. Additionally, we'll need to be ready to hold off a possible Reunion encirclement. We must hold out until our plan is implemented smoothly. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Understood. |
| Ch'en | Focus your attention on controlling the situation inside. |
| <Background fades out and in> | |
| [The L.G.D. forces keep moving.] | |
| L.G.D. Agent | According to our sources, Reunion's temporary command center is on the rooftop. |
| Ch'en | The rooftop? What kind of leader would put their command center on the roof? Hmm... there's a significant possibility of this being a trap. |
| L.G.D. Agent | But we don't have a choice, do we, Madam? |
| Ch'en | That's right. Taking back the rooftop would be like lighting Lungmen's signal beacon. We will let Reunion witness the moment when the L.G.D. Headquarters returns to our hands. We ought to lead them all here. Get ready, there are still a few hours to go. Let the recon and engineer squads go first. The combat squads still have some time to rest up before the main operation begins. Don't waste even the smallest opportunity to create an advantage. Expect our enemies to fight to the death. |
| <Background fades out and in> | |
| L.G.D. Agent | Madam Ch'en, something doesn't feel right about this building. |
| Ch'en | What do you mean? |
| L.G.D. Agent | Let me make a conjecture first. As we get closer to the top floor, we may encounter some resistance. Perhaps there are some enemies stationed on the roof. However, the lower floors were completely empty. Only on the sixth floor did enemies start to appear, and while their numbers have increased, they haven't posed any threat. Just now, one of my squad members reported that he thought he saw some Reunion members walk down a corridor, but they disappeared in the blink of an eye. Another member told me that he heard some whispering, but when he went to investigate, he didn't find anything. That's all we found from our investigation. But something feels wrong to me still. |
| Ch'en | ... Let's go first. I don't have time for your nonsensical ghost stories. Even if there was something anomalous going on, I'll handle it after this is all over. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Yes ma'am! |
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| Ch'en | Let's take the fire escape route here. Though we don't it often, it's going to come in handy now. This staircase will take us straight to the rooftop. You'll all control the top floor and use your vision advantage to cover me. I'll head directly to the rooftop, and rejoin you after the situation is stabilized. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Madam Ch'en, are you really going alone? Whatever the situation is, I'm sure we'll be able to help. |
| Ch'en | I have full confidence in your abilities. However, I might have to go all out in this coming battle. The most you can do to help me is to clear Reunion out of this entire building, and make sure I have nothing else to worry about. |
| L.G.D. Agent | In that case, we won't get in your way, Madam Ch'en. Lungmen is counting on you. |
| Ch'en | Wrong. Lungmen is counting on us. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Yessir! |
| Ch'en | Hurry! |
| <Background 2> | |
| ??? | Good evening, Madam. You charged straight into my trap alone. Should I call you brave, or just stupid? |
| Ch'en | You have no where to run, Reunion commander. |
| [The Reunion commander reveals himself to be none other than Mephisto.] | |
| Mephisto | Is that so? From my perspective, Madam, you are the one who has nowhere to run. My comrades shall devour you. |
| Ch'en | Talk is cheap. Show me what you've got. You should never have set foot here, Reunion! |
| “ | At first glance, Mephisto appears to be cornered. But with just a few words, the entire situation is turned on its head. Despite the sudden shift in fortunes, Ch'en still has a back-up plan– | ” |
| <Background 2> | |
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| Mephisto | *cough* *cough*... |
| Ch'en | You're no match for me! |
| Mephisto | You defeated all my comrades single-handedly? Perhaps I must re-evaluate your abilities, Madam. |
| Ch'en | That's enough. |
| Mephisto | No, far from it. Faust, give her a shake-down. |
| Faust | Understood. |
| Ch'en | ...! Those on the roof, get down! |
| L.G.D. Agent | Ahh! |
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| [Faust and Reunion snipers suppressed the L.G.D. forces.] | |
| <Background 1> | |
| Ch'en | Reunion's sniper... (I even made sure to prepare for ranged attacks, but how does he pack this much firepower…?) That's not enough to save your life. You'll die before your sniper can land a shot on me. ...Wait. Were you arrested by the L.G.D. before? |
| Faust | ... |
| Mephisto | Your bunch caused him a great deal of grief. But it's nothing compared to what Ursus did to us. He missed that shot on purpose, dear Madam. We'll spare your life this once, so take this as a gesture of kindness. Right now, the seeds of unrest have been sown within the L.G.D. It was your organization's corruption and negligence that gave him the chance to cooperate with us. |
| Ch'en | ...Reunion scum, you know nothing about this world. |
| Mephisto | Were you trying to say something profound? |
| Ch'en | Did you think that Faust was rescued by Reunion? |
| Mephisto | There were many Infected in the L.G.D. at the time. |
| Ch'en | Twenty-one. |
| Mephisto | ... |
| Ch'en | Did you think that at least four of them would side with Reunion? But even those four were set up by me. After they got in contact with you, did you lock one of them up? |
| Mephisto | Very clever, Madam. She ran away. |
| Ch'en | Have you still not realized the situation you're now in? |
| Mephisto | Of course I've figured it out. My squad has been crushed, and I'm the only one left. Our forces wandering around outside are hopelessly weak, and my comrades have basically lost their will to fight. Is this what you wanted to hear me say? |
| Ch'en | I suppose you're not that arrogant after all. |
| Mephisto | Well then... Come, my guards. Rise. |
| <Background fades out and in> | |
| [The fallen Reunion soldiers suddenly rises up...] | |
| Reunion Member | Ugh... argh... Ooaarrrggh!!! |
| Ch'en | What did you do?! The bits of Originium on their bodies... are growing? |
| Mephisto | The Originium will pierce through their bodies and become their new form. Behold, Officer. These are my guards, my immortal guards. |
| [...and Mephisto's elite guards followed suit.] | |
| Mephisto's Guard | GRAAAAAAGHHH!! |
| Mephisto | Take it all, my herd, my comrades... Fwoo... |
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| Ch'en | Powder...? |
| Mephisto | My comrades need healing. They need me. |
| Ch'en | Arts? All squads, be on alert! The enemy commander is casting wide-range Arts using some kind of powder! |
| Mephisto | Don't worry, Madam. This does not concern you, as you are not my comrade. |
| <Background 1> | |
| [The dust released by Mephisto caused the "resurrected" Reunion soldiers to enter a frenzy.] | |
| Reunion Member | Ugh... Aagghh— |
| ReUni N MemBr | ...Unghh... Nnngh! |
| ReUMmbr? N;E? OE | Nghhhaaahghh... |
| ??? | Grrraaaaaaaaaaaghh! |
| Mephisto's hERd | ...Blood!! Blood!! Aaaargh!!! Aaaaaggh!!! |
| Mephisto | Quiet now. |
| Mephisto's HeRd | ... |
| L.G.D. Agent | Madam Ch'en, it's looking bad... All the defeated Reunion members started to transform into hulking monstrosities after coming in contact with that powder! They've started attacking us again, and they're slowly moving towards our defense line! |
| Ch'en | Just how many of them have transformed? |
| L.G.D. Agent | All of them! |
| Ch'en | ...! |
| Mephisto | They are my herd, as well as my brethren. G7, G6. |
| Mephisto's Herd | ...Urgh. |
| Ch'en | You... |
| Mephisto | They shall never fall, because I will take away all their pain. |
| Ch'en | You're just manipulating them like puppets. How can you can them your brethren? |
| Mephisto | I see no difference between the two. For the greater good, we are willing to become anything. |
| Ch'en | If this is what you call the greater good... Looks like you're the only one I need to get rid of. |
| Mephisto | You have a sense of purpose, and the will to get it done. I'm quite drawn to you, Madam. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Focus your fire! Hurry! Aim at the enemy commander! |
| <Background fades out and in> | |
| [The L.G.D. fires at Mephisto, but one of his elite guards blocked the shots for him.] | |
| Mephisto's Guard | ... Urrrrgghhhh... |
| Mephisto | But you'll find that my guards are not so easily defeated. |
| L.G.D. Agent | They just blocked the explosion with their flesh... and they're completely unscathed?! That amount of firepower... should've been enough to blast through a layer of the city's fortified walls! |
| Mephisto | Don't waste your effort. Wounds will heal. Flesh will harden. Life will return. Their weapons cannot hurt my guards. After all, I prepared them especially for you. Rise, my comrades. Don't let anyone interfere with our conversation. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Madam Ch'en, Reunion is attacking us wave after wave! We can't defeat them using conventional methods! Damn it, do they not feel any pain?! The other squads are also in the same situation! The Reunion members outside have also started moving. They keep charging towards the headquarters, trying to attack our security facilities! |
| Ch'en | Prioritize taking care of the enemies in your immediate vicinity! |
| L.G.D. Agent | Out of my way! Madam Ch'en, these things have no sense of feeling at all! They've completely surrounded the L.G.D. Headquarters! We're being forced into melee combat! We won't be able to support you! |
| Ch'en | Take care of yourselves. |
| L.G.D. Agent | Roger! |
| Mephisto | Majestic, isn't it? After so many battles, their minds seem to have fallen apart, but their bodies are still healthy and strong. Sheer strength seems to be able to slightly make up for mistakes in decision-making. At least we'll have ample time to slowly talk through our issues. I'd like to have a fruitful discussion with you, Madam, about things that aren't related to this battle. |
| Ch'en | There's no need for that. I'll just kill you right now. |
| [Ch'en swiftly charges at Mephisto, but was stopped by one of his elite guards...] | |
| Mephisto | You're fast! |
| Faust | ... |
| Mephisto | But not fast enough. |
| [...as Faust fires at her, but she deflected the shot with a swing from her sword.] | |
| Ch'en | ! |
| Faust | She deflected my shot with her blade? |
| Mephisto's Guard | ... |
| Ch'en | That black-haired kid has a good read on my movements. Tsk... Looks like their plan is to harass me with sniper shots, and then predict my movements while blocking me off. |
| Mephisto | Sorry, Madam. I can pretty much predict all your possible moves. All I need to do is block you off a bit. This way, you'll never be able to close the gap. So, which do you prefer? Sharp arrows, explosive bolts, or heavy spikes? |
| Ch'en | ... Looks like you really came here prepared. But when a chessmaster finishes his preparations, he's assuming that his opponent will be playing the other color. |
| Mephisto | (Wait, why is my powder still sticking to her body...?) (So that's what's going on, I see...) |
| Ch'en | I'm not good with the theoretical stuff like you, but I simply come prepared for everything. Your chessboard cannot contain me, brat. I am no chess piece. I am Lungmen's blade. |
| Mephisto | Hmm... The line between bravery and stupidity is fine indeed. Or were you planning to pull out some kind of trump card? If I remember correctly, I've never seen you use that other sword of yours in combat. Surely it's not just there for decoration, right? |
| Ch'en | Hah. This sword was not meant to be drawn against the likes of you. You aren’t worth of it, no matter what. However, you must pay for your sins, for all you've done to the innocent people of Lungmen and Chernobog. |
| Faust | ... |
| Ch'en | Right here, right now. |
| <Background black> | |
| Wei Yenwu | This belongs to you now. |
| Ch'en | I don't need it. |
| Wei Yenwu | Well, just treat it as a loan. |
| Ch'en | Are you not afraid? |
| Wei Yenwu | Afraid of what? You turning against me? |
| Ch'en | Yes. |
| Wei Yenwu | No, I am not. |
| Ch'en | Why's that? |
| Wei Yenwu | Because I am not scared of death. |
| Ch'en | ... |
| Wei Yenwu | This is no ordinary weapon. You'll gradually come to understand it. Do not waste its power on trivial things. A dragonslaying sword shall only be unsheathed against a worthy enemy. Who you choose to draw this sword upon is entirely up to you. |
| Ch'en | (...This sword is still hibernating.) (You still refuse to be unsheathed even in this situation...) (But right now, Chi Xiao, you must drink their blood!) |