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Aren't you guys specialists that handle Infected problems? That's how you introduced yourselves, if I remember correctly.

Don't forget you are one of us.

Ah... Yeah, I know.

(So half-hearted!)

(Hey, now. Don't make a fuss about everything. Anyway, everything's as you can see. Can I leave the girl to you people?)

(Well, no problem with that.)

(Considering your standing... It's not a good idea to bring her with you.)

(My, how dependable.)

(Stop playing with me already. That's another girl putting on the weeps because of you. How many times has it been?)

(I really don't get it. You keep saying you can't stir up any trouble, but you keep running into trouble head on every time.)

(Haha, I wonder why. I'm not so sure.)

(I'm just doing things according to my principles...)

Excuse me...

Hmm?

Will we... meet again?

Well...

As long as you stay true to your beliefs now, I'm sure we will.

Those who are humble will always say, 'This is where I belong.'

Those who are egotistical will say, 'This place belongs to me.'

Life in Sargon is shaped by the shifting sands. Here stands a woman of Sargon who is certainly not an egotist, but definitely not humble either.

If you must change who you are to fit in, there is no need.

You needn't fit in.

Be yourself.

6:50 A.M. \ Clear

Rhodes Island Landship, Operator Dorms

Mornin'!

Huh, the door's unlocked... Guess I'll let myself in.

Sup, Courier! Uncle Matterhorn! You guys in?

Huh, nobody's home?

There's no way they'd be sleeping in this late... If they're not in their room, maybe they already left?

Darn it, I have to go find 'em!

Hmm? Lady Ensia, what's going on so early in the morning... Wait, hold on, don't run in the hallway, it's too dangerous!

Ah, there you are, bro!

Don't worry, nothing bad's gonna—— Woooah!

Hey, watch out!

Phew... Close one. Why's there a parcel here?

Thanks, bro.

Good grief, I told you to be careful. What am I going to do when you actually take a fall?

Hehe, I knew you were gonna catch me anyway.

Hey... Lady Ensia, you're a fully-fledged operator now, you can't be so reckless...

What's wrong, Courier? Did something happen?

Ah, Matterhorn.

Morning, Uncle!

Ah, the Young Lady. Good morning.

Have you gotten used to life at Rhodes Island yet? It's rare to see you up so early though... Are you getting ready for a mission?

Or are you not used to the beds here? After all, I do recall you having very high standards for your sleep environment.

Back at the old house, Matterhorn helped pick out a bed for you when you were still very young, right? After that, you refused to sleep anywhere else.... and never without hugging your little blanket.

Mm, now that you remind me...

W-Wait, hold your horses, Courier. Don't make stuff up, I wasn't that much of a princess!

Don't underestimate an adventurer either, got it? I've got no problem going early to bed, early to rise! If you can't get a good night's rest to replenish your energy when you're up in the mountains, there's no way you'll ever become a good mountaineer!

No matter how cold it is, no matter how thin the air is, you bet I can fall right asleep!

Lady Ensia... You've grown up so much.

(mutters) Besides, I brought my blankie with me anyway. No way I wouldn't be able to fall asleep.

Ah, so you ended up bringing it with you after all.

You got a problem with that?!

Alright, let's stop talking about this already!

Anyway, the fact that you two are headed out this early with these packages, are you going on a mission?

Hmm, and with this amount of luggage, it's looking like a pretty long trip too... Heading back home?

That's right. We'll be getting ready to leave shortly.

Yup. We have to bring some stuff back over there. Master SilverAsh has quite a lot of things to deal with, and Matterhorn and I will be going back to help out.

Lady Ensia, is there anything you'd like us to take back to Master SilverAsh? Matterhorn and I would be more than glad to help.

Mm, I do have things I'd like to give to my brother, but... But, it's more than just that this time!

What else...?

Well, um...

Darn it, c'mere real quick...!

Uncle Matterhorn, let's meet up at the cafeteria in a bit. I'm gonna go for a quick walk with Courier here! Oh, and tell my brother and Gnosis that I said hi!

W-Wait, Lady Ensia, not so hard... You're going to pull down my clothes...!

Lady Ensia...

Phew... Alright, this place should be fine.

Why are we avoiding Matterhorn? Is there something you can only tell me...?

I guess there's a bit of that...

Courier, can you keep a secret for me?

I'm afraid that depends on the situation. If it's something dangerous, I might have to tell Master SilverAsh.

Ugh... Why do you have to be like that? Both you and Matterhorn are always taking my brother's side!

Ahaha... Well, Master SilverAsh is also looking after you.

Hmph! Whatever, I'm gonna tell you anyway. It's not anything dangerous, so you'd better swear not to tell him anything!

Anyway, um, are you planning to head up to Mount Karlan, by any chance?

Not that I know, so far. It all depends on Master SilverAsh's arrangements. There's no saying whether Mister Gnosis and Lady Degenbrecher have plans of their own, either.

Why are you suddenly asking about this though? Is it related to Lady Enya again?

Mhm. I really can't keep anything from you.

Actually, I wrote a letter to my sister...

Back home, my brother controlled things too strictly, and I wasn't even able to sneak out to see her. I didn't even get to see her before I left for Rhodes Island.

It's only gotten harder. I haven't seen Enya in the longest time!

Lady Ensia...

So... Courier, would you be able to help me deliver this letter to Mount Karlan?

I just want to ask her how she's doing, and if it's hard being a Saintess. I also want to tell her that she doesn't have to worry about me... just stuff like that. I swear I didn't write anything outrageous!

My brother couldn't care less about this, and he hasn't had a proper conversation with me in ages. As for Uncle Matterhorn, all he'd do is try to console me into waiting some more...

So please! Courier, you're the only one I can count on!

I'm sorry... Lady Ensia.

So... You can't do it after all?

It's not that I don't want to, but... The situation in Kjerag has been complicated lately, and it's unlikely that the Vine-Bead Court will permit us any sort of contact with the Saintess.

Huh?

Even if I wanted to deliver the letter, I'm afraid it would be hard for Lady Enya to receive it.

I- I've never heard of this before! My brother hasn't told me anything about this...

Knowing too much isn't necessarily a good thing. The Master is looking out for you, and does not wish to burden you. Sending you to Rhodes Island was another way for him to protect you.

He's always like that.

He always keeps me in the dark, saying that he's doing this or that for our own good. In the end, my sister still left our home for Mount Karlan.

Lady Enya had no choice...

Ugh... Fine, whatever! I guess we're done here!

Eh?