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That's right. When the Infected were slaving away underground, locked away in remote places, or being killed for no reason, where was Rhodes Island?

Even when we try our hardest, we sometimes still come up short. That's true for both me and for Rhodes Island.

Despite that, I'll never give up on any innocent Infected who I see.

Rhodes Island is the same.

Tch.

Sorry, Big Bob...

...I told you, you're just a kid. What good does it do to hammer you with my grievances?

But that Skadi, your coworker, would not hesitate to point her weapon at you, or abduct Carol to seize the treasure.

Can you say with confidence that someone like that would share your ideals and work with you to help the Infected?

I don't know what Skadi plans on doing, so I can't answer that.

However, I trust that if Rhodes Island took her in, then she must have her reasons.

You can forget my rambling then. I overstepped my bounds.

It's okay.

Anyway, our priority right now is to help Miss Carol find the treasure.

I'm just dead weight now, with this injured leg. Heh, I never thought I'd be the one burdening two little girls.

Big Bob, we'll only consider you a burden on one condition...

...and that's if you don't plan on sharing the treasure with us.

Oh? Hahaha!

Mister Bob, I wasn't disgusted by your condition. It's just that... I was a bit scared.

I'm from the sticks, and I haven't seen many Infected people. But even I can tell... that you've endured a lot of hardship.

I apologize if I was rude to you before.

Don't worry about it. Heh, as long as we find the treasure and you get me my share, I'll be a happy camper.

Mhm... The treasure is important to our village, but we only need enough to resolve our problems. Mister Bob, you'll be able to get your fair share.

That's why Grani and I need help, and will aid you as well.

Right, Grani?

Of course. In any case, we need to get moving soon.

Our next destination should be Mt. Mortica. That mountain was named after some knight who died long ago.

If my intuition is correct, then that should be where the treasure is located, right?

However, there are a lot of caves up ahead. It'd take an average person weeks to search them all.

Of course. That's why we can't do this without you. There's no way we're going to hand you to that red-eyed woman.

Please lead the way then.

Sounds like a plan.

Wait a moment.

There's some movement near the tunnel's exit...

Aaaagh—

Someone... help... save me...

It's... the Infected...

...What'd you do to him?

I didn't even do anything. He just tripped over himself...

Huh.

They're... from Reunion?

You guys...

Big Bob, what are you doing?

These guys aren't your ordinary...

Say no more. We're going to have to fight!

Quick, capture them before they get away!

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Ngh...

This one's limping! Take him out first!

Grani! At this rate, we're all gonna be dead meat!

Even if that's the case...!

Quick! Take Carol and go!

I'll only end up slowing you down with this bad leg!

I'll find a way to meet up with you later! Hurry!

It's a promise then! Make sure to come get your share of the treasure!

...Heh.

Just go!

They ran away!

All right, who wants to play?

...The sounds of fighting are quieting down.

But we can't afford to rest yet, Carol. Sorry...

I'm fine... But, Mister Bob... what about him...?!

He might need some time.

Need some time...? Are you saying...

Oww!

Carol! Are you okay?

Sorry, I just tripped over this root...

Here, take my hand.

...Thank you.

Can you walk?

...I'm fine, it's just a bruise. As you said, it's best that we keep moving...

Once we cross this forest, we'll reach the foot of Mt. Mortica. We need to find the second cave halfway up the mountain.

We can only get in through the cave entrance?

Yeah. Once inside, we'll still have to follow some paths in the darkness, but I know the way. The treasure is hidden in the deepest part of the cave.

Mhm. Well, in that case...

Woah?! Was that an explosion going off in the distance...? Th-that can't be good...

Listen closely, there's the sound of screaming as well.

Someone's fighting. It's not over yet.

...Carol, are you scared?

I'm...

...Yes, I am.

But in order to protect my village and return peace to these lands... I have to do this.

I see...

You're really brave.

Huh?

Don't worry about it. Anyway, let's keep moving.

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So, this really is the only entrance to the cave, huh?

Mhm. It's like a maze inside the cave, but the village elders have brought me here several times before, including when I succeeded the previous chief...

...Um, I might just be imagining things, but don't you think the shouts from inside the forest are getting louder...?

Things are only going to get worse if we run into any more delays.

Carol, you know your way around inside the cave, right? I'd like you to go inside and retrieve the treasure right now.

Huh? What about you...

I'll stay at the entrance.

No way!

Huh? Carol...

You're going to face the bounty hunters alone? That's too dangerous! You'll be...

If I can't help you secure that treasure, I'd be letting down the entire village, and you as well.

...But, I don't want to lose you.

This... isn't the time or place for you to be playing hero...!