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The reason I became an Originium researcher was because of her. I wanted to cure her.

That has always been the thing motivating me. I even went to Victoria to pursue this dream.

However, Originium research is very difficult. At the beginning, I couldn't even grasp the basic concepts and felt like giving up. But I persevered.

Victoria is also very far away, and I couldn't get used to it at first.

But now, I feel like I'm more of a Victorian than a Siestan.

Doctor, could it be said that everything I have is an illusion?

I'm willing to pay anything to protect this place.

I don't know.;She might be struggling too.

Hmm... I suppose so. There's no way you'd be able to know.

Then what is it? Something she can't even tell me about?

Besides, no matter what she's struggling with, that much is inevitable because of the sins she has committed.

Doctor, do you think I should give up?

I can't answer that for you...

But you are a true Originium researcher.

Can we vanquish Oripathy?

Can we save the Infected?

Will there be an end to these tribulations?

If there is, I can't see it. I'm not sure. I don't know how to answer.

Can I just give up? Yes.

But I don't want to.

Perhaps the land we've been born into is blighted...

But the things that you've done have not been in vain.

Believe in the choices you've made.

Phew... You're right, Doctor.

Your experience really shows. Looks like I still have a lot to learn.

First, I need to stop being sentimental and start by finding the proof.

If they are really putting citizens in danger on purpose, I'll do everything in my power to stop them!

Because I believe in my own decisions, I'll fight to save this city, even if nobody else will!

Well said.

Oh, Mister Hellagur!

By the looks of things, you've found your answer.

Mhm. Mister Hellagur, Doctor, could you hear me out?

No matter what, I don't want to see the citizens being put into danger. That's my number one priority. The largest broadcast tower here is located by the Garrison Amusement Park.

It controls this city's entire broadcast system.

The broadcast tower?

However, it's controlled by Cronin's henchmen. He often appears there to speak to the citizens.

When the major concert begins, everyone's going to be gathered by the stage. Cronin's men are going to be have their hands full trying to keep things orderly.

As long as we control the tower at that time, we can spread the news throughout the whole city.

So, I'm asking both of you, please lend me your aid!

第三关（前）

So, you knew all along.

How long did you expect this lie to last?

Ohh, the concert is about to start...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Obsidian Festival!

Are you all having a great time?!

(Thunderous cheering)

What a warm reception! But let me tell you something - you don't know anything about the true charm of the Obsidian Festival yet!

Tonight, all the musicians that have been invited here will come together to bring you a feast for your senses!

One main stage. Four large stages. Twelve small stages. Forty musicians from all kinds of genres will keep the show going for eighteen straight hours until the sun rises tomorrow!

Tell me now, ARE YOU READY?!!

(Thunderous cheering)

...Ceylon told me about the situation with the volcano.

You tampered with the station's data and even accused Miss Ceylon of spreading false rumors.

That's because we both know. We both know about what Herman did!

Just say it then, if you already know.

Go on, Cronin. But make sure to also tell them what you did when I was 'out on business.' Tell them everything.

F-Father...?!

What are you doing here?!

Surprised to see me, Cronin?

After I banned obsidian mining, there has still been a steady influx of fresh obsidian into the market.

The mining team has been seen many times at the volcano's entrance, but nobody reported anything to me.

The resources they mined would be transferred numerous times before finally arriving at the City Hall's abandoned warehouse.

Despite the fact that I set aside funding to provide support for the various Oripathy patients who came to Siesta, I learned that they were actually suffering from discrimination throughout the city.

Does this news surprise you?

Tsk...

Well, hearing about it made my blood boil!

In order to find out the truth, I pretended to leave the city and asked Schwarz to investigate for me.

Looks like just investigating these records on the relevant personnel was enough.

Mister Hellagur, you're all safe!

What a pity, Cronin.

Originally, I was not opposed to sharing things with you, but you were too impatient.

Me? Impatient?

Everything I did was for the sake of this city! You were the one who taught me that!

What happened to the Baru family ten years ago, the collapse of the television station eight years ago, and the way you persuaded...

Or, should I say, 'annexed?' Yes, the way you annexed the Tarak Tribe. I know all about these things.

Everything I've done, I learned from you...

Exploit, and abandon. Use any means necessary. The ends justify the means.

Do you know all the sweat, blood, and tears I've poured into this shabby hole? And what did I get in return?

We worked so hard to mine the volcano and finally managed to improve our situation, but what did you do? You squandered it all to subsidize those incurable Infected!

If that's going to be the case, I'd prefer an eruption! All I need is to protect the true value of Siesta, and then I shall rise once again!

True that I've done many things in the past. But never have I wagered the fate of Siesta.

What do you think about the lives of the miners and researchers, about the lives of everyone living in this city?

Cronin, you're fired.

Ahahahahaha! You senile fool, I wouldn't be so sure about that!

Thanks to your delusional prattling, my men have all assembled!

Hmm? Wait a sec, how'd I burn it already?

Matterhorn! Take a look at this!

What the heck... It feels like the temperature flow has changed...

Woaaaah! Huge waves!!

Wait! They're getting even bigger! That's way too crazy, ahahahaha!

Why are you all quiet now? Don't you normally love to run your mouth?

I'm thinking.

Huh, never thought I'd see the day when you of all people would be stunned speechless.

My mind is racing. Give me a second to calm down.

No, I'm not a geologist, nor do I know anything about Originium physics or high-energy Originium Arts, but...

High-energy Arts has nothing to do with the ecology of a volcano. I doubt that stuff is going to fix our problem.

If there's no other way, maybe I can create a giant vessel and transfer all the energy into it...

But I'd need several years to draft Arts like that. Impossible, that's not gonna work at all.

I have no idea about any of that! But what I do know is, we're in serious trouble! Very serious trouble!

Of course we are! Otherwise, why would I get excited?!