After the Blood Moon Fades/Story/Welcome the Future

(TBA)

Script

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This section contains story script that was transcluded from the game with the help of OCR tools to avoid human-made mistakes as much as possible. Generally speaking, it shouldn't be altered unless the in-game equivalent has been changed. Any typos or other errors that are also present in the game are to be retained on the wiki but can be marked via {{sic}}.

Chinese and Japanese romanizations and translations, if present, are unofficial.

Last Updated: June 30th, 2024

Characters Present

Luna

Captain

Sirin

Rita

Bronie

Himeko

Start

Luna

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That’s enough… That’s good enough.

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Luna

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Human, please… don’t…

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I saw the fire devouring the blood moon again.

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The fiery of air drained the last bit of air from my lungs, and my legs couldn’t carry my leaden body any farther.

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Captain

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But she’s crying.

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The rampant flames consumed everything. My arm stretched toward her burned red-hot, yet my heart felt ice cold.

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Captain

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I have to save her.

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Heat waves pounded against my chest as crimson flames blurred my vision. The searing touches of fire nearly melted my outstretched hand.

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Captain

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I must save her…

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Mysterious Voice

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Feeling anguish over other people’s plight. You haven’t changed a bit.

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Captain

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Who’s talking?

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A familiar fragrance wafted near, lessening the pain somewhat.

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I had heard this voice before.

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Captain

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I remember your voice, but… I can’t recall your name.

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Mysterious Voice

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Fufu, don’t worry about it. You remember what to do, right?

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Captain

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I do, but I can’t leave right now.

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Captain

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She’s still weeping here, right in front of me. I can’t just leave her!

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Mysterious Voice

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Well, that’s something you can solve after you wake up.

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Captain

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…

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Mysterious Voice

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Do you not trust me?

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Captain

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No, I trust you.

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Mysterious Voice

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You’ve always so gentle and innocent. Well then, follow me, please.

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The perfume of rosemary drifted by and the flickering flames receded, until…

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The sight before me gradually cleared up. I smelled fog in the winds and heard the crackling of a campfire at my side. Only then did I realize I was leaning against a tree.

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Captain

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*cough*…

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Sirin

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Ah, finally! Are you alright?

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Hearing my coughing, Sirin, who had been pacing around not far away, immediately came to inspect me carefully.

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Captain

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*cough*… I’m fine. I’m used to it now.

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Sirin

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Is it possible to get used to fainting? You’re an odd one.

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Seeing that I was unharmed, Sirin walked to the other side of the campfire with her arms crossed.

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Rita

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How do you feel, Captain-sama?

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Captain

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I feel… well, pretty good. What about Bronie and Himeko? Where are we?

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Rita

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Relax. Your questions will be answered, one by one.

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Sirin

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We’re surrounded by a fog and stuck in a forest.

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Sirin shook her head impatiently. I looked up and saw the outline of a castle in the fog.

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Captain

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Is that a castle? Could she be in there…?

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A sharp pain radiated from my chest, causing me to bite my lips.

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For some reason, I had a strong feeling that I would see her there soon.

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Sirin

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She must be hiding in that conspicuous building, right? Ugh, I hate this, the castle is right in front of us, but we just can’t find a way inside!

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Rita

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That’s why Miss Himeko and Miss Bronie are searching for a path in the castle.

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Rita glanced at Sirin, then back at me, appearing troubled.

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Captain

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Is something wrong, Rita?

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Rita

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It’s been ages since I heard from them.

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Sirin

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What?

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Captain

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What’s going on?

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Rita clenched the communicator and shook her head with concern, signaling she couldn’t reach Bronie and Himeko at all.

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Sirin

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Oh, come on! Why did she rely on some stupid machine to find the way? And she calls herself a genius hacker? I shouldn’t have bought that after she made that huge position error last time!

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Captain

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I should go look for them. *cough*…

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Rita

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Captain-sama, you’ve just woken up. You’re not fit to move yet…

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Sirin

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Yeah, just stay there!

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Sirin

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She’s right, you should get some rest. Rita, keep an eye on this guy. I’ll go find Himeko and Bronie.

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Captain

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No, I can’t let you go alone!

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Rita

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I’m counting on you, Miss Sirin.

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Captain

✦

Rita?!

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My weak body couldn’t keep up with them. Rita quickly handed a communicator to Sirin.

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The purple-haired girl took the communicator, waved to us with her back turned, and disappeared into the thick fog.

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Rita

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Don’t worry, I’ve already sent Miss Sirin’s location to Miss Bronie. She just replied that she’d receive her immediately.

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Captain

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So… Himeko and Bronie’s signals were there this whole time.

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Rita

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Fufu.

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Captain

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Did you send Sirin away so we could talk in private, Rita?

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The elegant witch let out a small sigh, but immediately resumed her trademark smile, as if I was imagining it.

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Captain

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You’ve been quieter than you usually are on this journey, Rita. Is there anything you want to tell me?

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Rita

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Fufu. I’d like to hear your opinion on the situation, Captain-sama.

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Captain

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The situation? We’ve obviously trapped in a fog but still looking for a way to the castle.

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Captain

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We don’t know where to go next, but we’ll get out of this fog and get into the castle sooner or later, or so I believe.

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Rita

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You’re determined as always, even when our thoughts are trapped in this fog.

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Captain

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I thought you were gonna say, “Fufu, you’re so optimistic and naive.”

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Rita

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…

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Captain

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Hey, aren’t you gonna refute that?

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Rita

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Fufu. Why would I? You are indeed optimistic and naive.

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Rita

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You trust others unreservedly. Whether it’s a strange girl who approaches you without notice or an unexpected visitor who claims to be your enemy, you work with them open-heartedly.

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Captain

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Haha, I think you’ve got it backwards. It’s them who work with me, a complete stranger, open-heartedly.

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Captain

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The trust is mutual I guess. To gain others’ trust, you have to trust them first, eh?

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Rita

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Maybe that’s how you see it. But in reality, it’s not that simple.

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Rita

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Sometimes, the person we trust is just in our imagination, and that’s why we feel betrayed when they reveal their other side.

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Captain

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Hmm, that makes sense, but your idea of “trust” isn’t the same as what I believe or want to believe in.

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Rita

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Oh?

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Captain

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Even if I know I’d see their other side one day, I believe I’d still choose to trust them.

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Captain

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That’s the “trust” I believe in.

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Rita

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So, despite not knowing what you will face in the castle, you hold onto this trust?

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Captain

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Yes.

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Rita

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I see.

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I gazed at the castle shrouded in fog, so close yet so distant.

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Captain

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I don’t know what she’s planning to do, but I know she’s waiting for me. Simple as that.

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Captain

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I’m here to fulfill our promise. I hope I haven’t kept her waiting for so long.

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Captain

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I hope she won’t mind me coming to see her this late, or maybe she will? It’s fine either way.

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Captain

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Locating the bubble universe she’s in took too long.

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Rita

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Fufu, luckily, you located her easily this time.

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Captain

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Yes, lucky me.

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A faint smile graced Rita’s face. Amid the crackling of the campfire, her eyes fell on me. I let like something was about to emerge in my mind.

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Before I could say anything, Rita spoke again.

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Rita

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Assume everything has been resolved and you have found her, what will you do?

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Captain

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I’ve never really thought about that. My focus has always been on finding her.

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Captain

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Hmm…

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💬

I’ll take her for ice cream.

💬

I’ll take her to HOMU World.

< Choice has no effect on the story. >

Captain

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I’ll take her to HOMU World to ride roller coasters.

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Captain

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Erm, but that might scare her… In that case, we can ride a merry-go-round instead. It’ll look so beautiful when it lights up at night.

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Captain

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But on second thought, she’s always jumping on and off of rooftops, so she can’t be scared of heights.

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Captain

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Oh, I’ll also win her the biggest HOMU doll we can find. But chances are she’s better at gaming than I am.

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Captain

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That reminds me. I should learn some moves from Bronie first.

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Future. What a beautiful term. Even though the moment it flashed across my mìn had declared its unattainability, its radiance still captivated me.

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When I thought of these things, I forgot all my pain.

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Rita

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Your dreams are really uplifting, Captain-sama.

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Captain

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But before that, there are still many things I need to do…

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Captain

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I want to ask her why she kept evading me, why she did those things to Theresa in different bubble universes, and why…

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Captain

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Kongming must’ve discovered her purpose and decided to leave the ship alone… I have to stop her before things get even worse.

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Rita simply listened by my side. Seeing me fall silent, her lips slowly parted.

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Rita

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You know, sometimes, stopping is just one of the many bad solutions.

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Captain

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…

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Captain

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Is that directed at her, who’s trying to stop me from finding her by escaping to different bubble universes, or… me, who’s trying to stop her from putting the Theresa in a word bind?

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Rita

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Don’t get me wrong, Captain-sama. What I’m saying is, for things that aren’t yet clear, any solution could lead to undesired results.

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Indeed. I didn’t understand her purpose, nor know where my actions might lead to.

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Rita

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Especially when it comes to resolving certain issues. It feels like we’re tossing a coin with challenges on both sides. No matter which side it lands on, things might not turn out as expected.

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Captain

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…

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Captain

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But, if that coin is tossed enough times, it might produce a third result.

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Rita

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You’re saying?

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Captain

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Time and time again, I tossed the coin with bitter outcomes on both sides. Countless failures, countless frustrations. Amidst a sea of absolutes, I searched for the slightest coincidence.

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Captain

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Finally, I tossed out a third possibility.

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During those wavering nights, I stubbornly ran after her. After countless attempts, we finally got what we wanted.

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And the girl who once smiled at me under the lanterns was waiting there for me as well.

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Rita

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Is it your past experiences and that success that made you optimistic about finding the third possibility?

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Captain

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Haha, Rita, maybe you’re unaware, but I’m not someone who can confidently face situation.

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Captain

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It’s more like I’ve never considered giving up searching for a third possibility…

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Captain

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…when faced with two extremes outcomes.

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Rita

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I see… You’re always so gentle and determined.

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Rita

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In fact, for them, or maybe for us, you are the third possibility to suddenly emerge in a dilemma, Captain.

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Captain

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Huh?

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Rita

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So, please keep moving forward as steadfastly as you always have.

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Captain

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Thank you, Rita.

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Rita

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I’m supposed to accompany you to the third possibility, but I’m afraid I must leave you temporarily.

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Captain

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Rita, where are you going?

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As she slowly stood up, the campfire’s warm glow made her smile look even more enigmatic.

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Rita

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Don’t worry, I just have some personal matters to deal with. Once everything is settled, I’ll explain them to you.

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Captain

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I… I don’t understand.

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Rita

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Fufu, that confused look on your face is so adorable.

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As she turned and walked into the fog, I instinctively tried to get up and pull her back, but I was too weak to do so.

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Captain

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*cough*…

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Rita turned back at the sound of my coughing and sighed resignedly. Seeing my breathing gradually steady, her expression softened a bit, and her lips curled into that gentle smile again.

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Rita

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Don’t worry, this will all be over soon.

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Then she walked away, disappearing into the boundless fog.

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Captain

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(As expected, she didn’t tell me anything.)

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Captain

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(I’m so worried about her.)

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I gazed at where Rita disappeared, then at the distant castle, hoping she and everyone else would be safe.

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Bronie

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Hey, did you sleep well?

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Before long, Bronie and the others returned to the campfire and greeted me casually.

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Sirin

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Where’s that woman? The signals from Bronie and the others didn’t disappear at all. Darn it, she played me again. What does she want?!

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Captain

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Rita said she needed to deal with some personal matters.

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Himeko

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She left alone?

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Bronie

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Hah, that sounds like something she’d do! Don’t worry, she’s not someone who goes down easily.

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Sirin

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Why can’t she just put our minds at ease? Did she say anything about those personal matters she’s dealing with?

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Captain

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No, but I’m sure she has her reasons for leaving.

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Captain

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What about you? Did you find anything in the forest?

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Himeko

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Yes, we found a note.

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Captain

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A note?

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Himeko took out the note and handed it to me. The paper was unremarkable, but an elegant-looking line was written on it.

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Captain

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“Those who enter the forbidden grounds, death will follow in their wake, shadowing them until the end.” Is this a warning that bad things will happen to those who enter this forest?

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Bronie

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Hah, interesting. Sending a threatening letter is so yesterday.

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Captain

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Where did you find this note?

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Sirin

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That strange colored bat over there brought it to us in its mouth.

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Captain

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A strange-colored bat?

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Only then did I notice a small bat perched not far away on a tree branch. It tilted its head from time to time as it studied me with black, beady eyes.

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Bronie

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Pretty unique, huh? You don’t often see bats in this wilderness, and it’s standing upright on a tree branch.

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Himeko

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If it wasn’t for this little bat leading the way, we might not have found our way back here.

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Bronie

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Actually, my Tracker also…

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Sirin

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Hey, do I need to remind you about that time the Tracker led us to a dead end?

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Bronie

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Uh, well… Oh yeah, Captain, how are you feeling? Can we set off now?

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Captain

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Thank you for asking, Bronie. I’m fine.

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As I stood up, the bat on the tree branch flapped its wings and started flying ahead of us.

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Captain

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Is it… leading the way?

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Bronie

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Bingo! That’s how we got back here.

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The little bat flew ahead of us leisurely, occasionally turning round to glance at us. The bushes rustled behind us, and the fog in front of us seemed to thicken.

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Captain

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I don’t know why this bat is behaving like this, but it’s our only hope.

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Captain

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Let’s see where it takes us.

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End