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In my memories, I see a vast field of snow.

I remember when I was little, I sat on a wooden bed. The fireplace crackled, while a snowstorm blew outside.

The sound of the wind whispered into my ears. There was a large hand stroking my head, and there was someone putting me to bed.

And I drifted off to sleep in that warm, calming sensation.

I used to think that was Ursus.

But Mamochka told me: Nyet, Rosalind, that wasn't Ursus.

That was Kjerag wind.

That was Kjerag snow.

That... was where I was born.

So... It wasn't until you entered secondary school that you learned you were born in Kjerag?

That's right. Mamochka never told me before. I thought she was kidding at first!

I don't remember much of my childhood. All I can picture is snow everywhere... And there's snow everywhere in Ursus, too!

How was I supposed to know?

Hm, now that you mention it, they are alike in that way.

However, from what I remember, Ursus is colder than Kjerag.

Hm... That is true. Ursus's colder.

Have you been?

Hah, many years ago.

I didn't have much chance to sightsee, though. What a shame!

Then I'll be your guide the next time you visit.

Forget the rest of Ursus, Deity Grypherburg is a sight in itself.

Very well, then. Seems I may have to get myself a couple of coats to keep me warm.

But until I have the opportunity to visit Ursus and take you up on the offer, let me be your guide instead.

I'll start by telling you about this train's destination—the newly built statue of Kjeragandr.

It is built atop the island in the middle of Lake Silberneherze. Very conspicuous. You'll see it as soon as you step outside the station.

Of course, for you, the statue is not the point of your trip...

You came to Kjerag for something more important than sightseeing.

Yeah, sure did.

I need to take a good look at the Kjeragandr statue for my mamochka, though. It's... It's something she stressed before she left us.

Then, I'll head up the mountain next to Lake Silberneherze.

I need to take the box to the peak.

What's inside?

No idea. She never told me.

She just said I had to dump what's inside on the mountain, and that she'd be satisfied if I did.

Coming to your foreign homeland all by yourself only to fulfill your mother's wishes...

What a kind, faithful daughter! It moves my very soul!

Eh, that's really too much.

What are your plans after that?

After I take this up the mountain? I'm not too sure. I might travel around.

I might... look for my papa.

Is your father still in Kjerag?

Perhaps I could offer my assistance in searching for him?

For real? But I don't even know his name, and I don't remember what he looks like.

But Mamochka told me he was very handsome.

Aha, a handsome fellow.

Yeah! I guess he used to be a famous, handsome guy. Like, pretty popular, too.

Oh, right, and she told me my eyes look just like his.

A famous, handsome man from Kjerag? Hm...

Do you know anybody like that?

Hmm...

To have a daughter your age, he could only have done the deed while studying in Victoria... Hm...

No. No, no, no. That would be far too outrageous...

Ursus in those days... Could it be...?

Could it be what?

Uh, hah, I must give this some more thought.

I really hope we'll be able to find him.

You're hoping for a touching father-daughter reunion?

Ugh.

Not exactly.

All I want is to see what this bastard who's been gone for over a decade even looks like.

Welcome aboard the new Saintess Express. Our train has reached cruising speed. You may appreciate the finest natural sights that Kjerag has to offer through the windows on both sides of the train.

During our journey, we have a variety of local Kjerag delicacies available for purchase!

From all our favorite treats like yogurt snacks to the ever popular burdenbeast blind boxes, and even Karlan Trade's limited edition mountain ice waters, everything we have on offer is produced locally, handpicked by the Saintess herself, and guaranteed to be of the finest quality!

Please feel free to browse our selections...

Excuse me. I have a question.

Ah, what can I get you today, good sir?

I'm not buying anything.

These delicacies are not to your fancy? How about this limited edition mountain ice water?

This is the Tri-Clan's official drinking water, and it's the Saintess's personal favorite. We don't have many in stock today. A rare opportunity. It can be yours right now for just four francs!

Holy Saintess... four francs? I could buy out a restaurant for that price!

It's a little pricey, but just look at the packaging. This clean, pure sensation. It's a perfect fit for your splendid appearance!

...I'll pass.

I'll... take a blind box. Thank you.

Thank you very much!

How long until the next station?

This train is a nonstop limited express. The next stop will be the terminus, Lake Silberneherze.

We are about two hours from our destination!

If you would like to stop somewhere during our journey to better take in the sights along the way, we also offer regular trains that stop at every station on the route!

Okay, thank you.

You are very welcome.

(Blind box? Are these trinkets really so popular?)

(It's just a meaningless ornament, no matter how I look at it.)

(Still two hours to go. That's more than enough time.)

(Next... Hm?)

A fowlbeast?

(Pecks fiercely)

What...?!

(Fly everywhere)

(Attack all over)

Gkh—Gkhhh!

Eh, my fowlbeasts! How did they get out?

Where? I'll help you catch them!

I'll help, too!

Mom, I want to catch fowlbeasts!

(...Not good.)

Hey, mister! Where are you going?

Why don't you help?

Catching fowlbeasts is so much fun!

(Phew.)

(To think mere fowlbeasts and a toddler could be so fierce together.)