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(I think the train to Lake Silberneherze should be pulling into the station right around now.)

Alright, let me see, the next train is arriving at...

Why's it so late?!

Madam Sciurus, that train is a local that stops at every station. It's natural that it's somewhat delayed...

I don't care if it's natural, I need that train here right now!

I...

Damn it all, I can't just sit here and wait!

Get me in touch with the station master! I want that train sped up right away!

If it doesn't need to stop, then it better not stop! Make sure it's going at full speed too!

But, Madam!

If we do that, it would greatly inconvenience the passengers aboard the train!

As long as they end up where they wanted to go, it should be fine, right?

Eh? Ah, well, yes, but...

No buts!

Monch! MONCH!

Here, Madam.

Get in touch with the manager of 'BangBang Burdenbeast' for me! Get them to round up every single one of their free burdenbeasts right now!

Anyone waiting to get on the train at the stations that it passes, get them a burdenbeast to take them wherever they want!

Yes, Madam.

Madam Sciurus, is... is this really alright?

You got a problem with it?

Right, thanks for reminding me.

We'll need to prepare a small gift for everyone already aboard the train. We'll call it a token of apology for disrupting their journey. Use the souvenirs that you sell on the trains for that!

All expenses can go to Clan Browntail... No, wait, put it all on my personal account!

Understood. It shall be done.

I hope that's enough... No, it's definitely enough!

For sure...!

Faster!

Don't forget what we're here to do! In the back, keep pace!

Yes, sir!

Halt! Gather up!

Form up!

Sir! Reporting in! Second Squad in formation, sir!

Very good then.

And Third Squad?

Sir! Reporting in! Third Squad in formation, sir!

Very good.

Jack, have your squad bring up the rear!

I want constant vigilance! Don't overlook a single enemy!

Yes, sir!

Good, keep those spirits up!

All squads, forward march!

Yes, sir!

What are those Victorians up to now? Are they holding... weapons?

Surely not? Aren't they here to attend the ceremony or something?

Have you ever seen them line up in formation like that before? It... It must be all just for show...

But...

I've gotta say, I don't think they've got the same look to them as they did before.

By Kjeragandr.

Kjeragandr protect us from harm...

Reporting in, sir!

We've finished scouting ahead. The Saintess has already started leading everyone over to the island!

Are our men all prepared?

Yes, sir!

All troops in formation! Ready to commence operations at any time!

Good. Keep them lined up, and await my orders.

Lake Silberneherze on a winter's day. Truly one of Kjerag's most beautiful sights.

Who would have thought that the next time I clapped eyes on this wonder would be under circumstances like this?

You've become much gloomier these days, Harold.

Have I? Haha, you know as they say, 'soft days make soft men'.

Lisburn, after a whole month of R&R, you're still able to swing your sword around?

It's much heavier than I remember.

How about you, Charles?

It's a battlefield. We're Victorian soldiers.

Not much else I can do.

You're right. In the decades since I joined the army, never have I met finer soldiers than you all.

Am I right, Charles?

I think I'm gonna puke.

But what else can I do?

Give the order already, Harold.

Forgive me, my friends.

Alright, orders incoming!

Everyone, forward march!

Under the guise of building a statue of their goddess, the Kjerags have been secretly transporting military goods under our noses. We will let them know the price of trying to make a fool of Victoria!

Mission objective: destroy the statue of Kjeragandr atop the island!

Yes, sir!

What?

The train won't be making further stops? Are you certain of this?

Okay. Understood.

What's going on?

Why didn't we stop at that station just now?

I am truly, incredibly sorry!

Ladies and gentlemen! Our train has run into a small operational issue!

Until we arrive at the station at Lake Silberneherze, the train will be increasing in speed, and will not be stopping at intervening stations...

Not stopping? This is unacceptable! I'm meant to get off for sightseeing at the next station!

Me too!

I was going to go and visit the local markets too... Whyever <i>can't</i> you stop the train anyway?!

We offer our deepest apologies for this inconvenience to everyone!

As compensation, we have prepared for all our passengers a gift as a token of our apology!

All passengers may freely pick a souvenir of your choice from our store aboard this train! Whether it's specialty cheeses or a burdenbeast blind box, it's all FREE OF CHARGE!!

Oh... Well, if there's compensation, I suppose that's alright.

Ah, that's right! I ask all passengers to note that there is a limited amount of gift-wrapped mountain ice water, so if you would like some, please come as soon as possible—

Alright, alright! No need to go on any more than that!

Okay, sure, speed up the train, no stopping at the stations, whatever! Just gimme one of those super-expensive limited-edition waters already!

Hey, no cutting in line!

Give me a water too!

Things sure are lively today.

What could possibly be so urgent as to rush this train to Lake Silberneherze? Is it to deliver some mystery goods, or perhaps people...?

Either way...

I believe I win this hand.