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That was just some basic first aid... it's not worth this much...

I think it's worth it. Take it.

Thanks, Mr. Rangers.

And... thank you all.

Goodbye.

Something's off.

I know.

*Sigh*. I thought caution was the right move, but we ended up with a big misunderstanding.

Who would've thought the captain of the guard would be so difficult?

A muscle-headed moron. We have enough of those at BSW.

So what do we do?

They seized pretty much everything from the safehouse.

At least we're all unharmed. That's what really matters.

Come with us, Mr. Occphen. We'll sign you in at the branch office, then contact the landship and figure out what to do.

That's really our only option.

...I'm not so sure.

What do you mean?

...That Picale woman... could she be the one behind all this?

The Lord was so slow to act, even as the mercenaries were rounding up the Infected.

...And now we've got a captain of the guard, taking everyone away all nice and legally.

This can't just be a coincidence.

...That does make sense.

...I'm going to tail them... and see.

I'm going too.

No. More hands are more easily seen.

The rest of you stand by.

What's the matter?

I thought you won't agree with this plan.

Avoiding conflicts with the local Lord doesn't mean our hands are tied here. We need to play to the score.

Some times you need a few tricks to get things working.

I see...

Get them all to shelter first, then I want three with me.

I think there's something happening in the mines.

Understood.

Is there enough room left in the shelter?

Not really. Half of the town's population is already inside.

Tell them to move upstairs if necessary. Them can have my father's room.

Is this...really necessary?

I don't see anything wrong with it. My father will do the same should he lived.

...I see.

Don't let your guard down anyway.

...Wait, did the lights go out as soon as we left?

I don't remember...

Out of the way！

Aaah!

Gaa...

We're under attack! Protect the civilians!

Where did they come from?!

What are you waiting for?! Get ready to break through!

There's too many of them!

Take the civilians and get out of here! I'm breaking off!

Come on, you cowardly bandits!

Phew... How many was that?

Finally.

Lady Picale!

Doctor! What are y ou doing here?!

Don't go! The Lord's Manor has already been...

Doctor!

Drudge!

Get the hell out of here! I'm going to chop your goddamned head off!

Hahaha... You're loud as you ever were, dear sister.

You... You disgusting... I have to kill you.

Show me what you've got.

As the imposing Reproba charges at her brother with shocking speed, she realizes it.

She's fallen right into a trap.

Under the cover of night, behind the crumbling houses, a machine rumbles.

In one second, she feels herself struck dizzy by a ferocious blow, as if slammed right in the face by a boulder launched from a catapult.

In the next second, she falls unconscious.