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You're trying to take on Kazimierz... and I suggest you stop.

We may have other options, and if you can think of anything, I'll be more than willing to help.

But not right now.

The prime suspect in last night's blackout is none other than the Infected knights.

Let's suppose the blackout caused a traffic accident... or an elderly person who relies on a ventilator stopped breathing because of it—

Will we have to turn a blind eye to tragedies like these in the name of helping the Infected?

Allowing the Infected to participate in the competitions in large numbers has been a source of stress to everyone—

And this stress comes not from some organization or people out there. It comes from society itself, Doctor.

But the Infected are dying as we speak, and we are doing nothing about it.;You're right. 'We may have other options.';......

There are many people dying of unnatural causes right this moment. Disease, Catastrophe. We can't help everyone.

I'm sorry.

True...

If you have an idea... I'm sure you'll get it done.

But please remember what I just said. Don't treat this whole affair like you're helping the elderly cross the street.

The contradictions that persist in Area 0 are complicated.

Sorry... Perhaps I've gone too far with my words.

It'll benefit the both of us if you could calm down and think all this over, carefully.

...Doctor.

Someone here to see you.

I'll get out of your way...

And don't get the wrong idea... If possible, I would like to be on your side.

That said, it's difficult to find the one best answer out of all the unreasonable things we can do nothing about.

You're right... The blackout, the Radiant Knight, and the Blood Knight... It all fueled the Infected knights' will to resist.

Before everything gets out of hand, I hope both you and I can keep casualties... to a minimum.

'Goodness pays off,' or so it's often said, but I'm afraid this no longer holds true in our society. Unless, that is, you reach out and grab hold of the payoff yourself.

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Ashley!

Sona... Thank goodness you're okay!

You fooled Roy, huh? What a performance. How did you pull it off?

I just imagined how it'd feel if I actually lost you.

Whoa, a method actor...

Where are the others?

Iwona's hurt. Bad... But she'll live.

Iwona...

(Dejected clicking noises)

She's the one who fought most like a warrior... She stood firm to the very end.

Justyna and Plastic's gone to deal with Platinum... We have to hurry and help them!

No need. She's gone.

We aren't so rusty that the two of us can't take her on. She's not that strong.

Where's Justyna...?

Today's matches must continue as normal. Is that understood?

We've made sure the Major competition venues are fully operational.

Good. Keep the spectators calm. Tonight's match must go off without a hitch.

Remember. It's not just the audience. After all that ruckus, the directors will be paying keen attention to this event.

If we perform well, we'll all get hefty bonuses. If not...

Understood!

And I appreciate your efforts, Mob.

Don't mention it! I'm honored to commentate tonight—

I suppose it goes without saying, but pretend as though nothing had happened last night.

Of the four events tonight, the match between the Radiant Knight and Nightmare Knight would undoubtedly be the hottest one.

However... After the Infected instigated an incident of such scale... the Board of Directors isn't very keen on letting the Radiant Knight continue her streak.

So... they want the judges to disqualify her?

We'll make a decision as the competition evolves, but you must 'convey' to the audience how reasonable it is once the judges make the call.

As for the Blood Knight, we've already sent someone to work this out with the Crimson Chalice Knightclub. We should come to a decision on that matter soon.

As for the matter on hand... the Radiant Knight and Nightmare Knight... They're just two maniacs.

Understood! I'll head off and prepare for the match!

What's the matter? You look pale.

Darksteel disappeared after the blackout. All three of them.

This is still confidential, but several of K.G.C.C. executives were assassinated during the blackout...

Things are hectic at the crime scene. All evidence points to the Infected, but... I don't think it was them. The Infected aren't that good.

As we speak... something terrifying is slowly unfolding.

You mean...?

Yes.

The Armorless Union has betrayed us.

Batbayar, do you always have so much free time on your hands?

Look who's talking!

Aren't you a titled Major knight? You have no training grounds. You don't have so much as a home. Do you seriously wander the streets of the Grand Knight Territory day in and day out?

When a hunter loses his way in the forest, he will naturally provide for himself and build himself a wooden shed.

You are standing in one of the greatest cities of the world right now...

—City!

The unusual roar stuns the old knight.

Everyone in their vicinity are staring at them as though they are wild beasts of the forest.

The city... is a symbol of weakness.

Right after this civilization conquered barbarism, they built their tall towers here.

In these towers, humanity is no longer necessary.

What are you even on about...?

Kawalerielki has warriors worthy of fighting. Here, they have warriors worthy of my trust.

Yet they are all resisting this city. The obedient are frail. The rebellious are eternal.

This is a symbol of civilization's corruption, Knight. We must return to those times of blood and glory.

Son... You're living in the past.

I live in glory.

That era is not yet behind us, and I hope to experience it tonight.

Well, I've got no more to say to you, then. Margaret will win.

She has the scent of a hero...

I only hope her talents have not been eroded by the hustle and bustle of this era.

Welcome to the Kazimierz Major, and welcome to tonight's Kazimierz Major!

As the events continue, we're getting bigger and bigger audiences joining us here in the arena!

I'm honored to announce today that the cumulative spectator count and the total prize pool have once again pushed to the highest numbers in the history of the Major!

There's no doubt Kazimierz has a bright future ahead!

Can't I go to the arena to watch the match? Margaret should have gotten some tickets, no?

Silly girl. Do you want to be attacked by the Armorless again?

Ugh...

We're openly standing up against the Armorless Union... Do you know what that means?

We have to keep a low profile. If we're going to fight them, we might not even be able to stay in the Grand Knight Territory.

Honestly... I really have no idea how things turned out this way.

Hmm... If this isn't...

Czarny's lackey, huh...?

Hello, Sir Tytus.

You can sit.

Becoming a spokesman has really lifted your spirits, hasn't it?