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...Don't let Amiya hear you.

Amiya's kept a clear head through this! She's a lot more mature than we thought...!

...Ngh...

...Mmh...?

Even if that's the case, we can't let her hear this!

We mustn't burden her any further. She's already... carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

...We can't... let their efforts go to waste!

They made the ultimate choice to let us live, so we have to return the favor... by making sure Amiya and the Doctor return safely.

That's right.

Now isn't the time to be dejected.

As the Radiant Knight, shouldn't you always be our beacon of hope, no matter what happens?

... I'm not sure anymore. But, I will do my part.

Regroup! Don't let your guard down! We're almost there!

*sigh*...

Those who told me not to worry... None of them ended up coming back.

Doctor {@nickname}...? What happened...?

P-please... let me down...

Mm, I'm fine. I can walk on my own...

I just... lost consciousness for a little... but I'm okay.

...We managed to make it out?

What about Ace and the others...?

I see.

It's okay. I'm sure Ace will be fine.

Everyone in Rhodes Island is very strong.

We're almost at the south exit. Once we leave Chernobog, we'll be...

We'll... be...

Doctor... Can I... lean on you for a bit...

Just... a little...

What a pain.

How did that guy... manage to do this...

Half of the city was burnt to ashes, the entire plaza became a sea of flames... Steel was melting and reforming...

But how was he... able to keep fighting?

He fought until the bitter end... Impressive.

I'll remember this.

...Rhodes Island.

第十二关（前）

Time - Unknown \ Weather - Unknown \ Visibility - Poor

Chernobog - Operation Squad E0's Location

Dr. {@nickname} Rescue Operation - Final Retreat Phase

Damn it!

Even though we've already made it to the exit...!

Did you really think we'd let you just stroll out of Chernobog?

Don't you think it's about time for someone to wake you from your daydream?

Our commmunications have been restored, and I've contact O.P.D. They'll be joining up with us shortly!

But, this blasted...

Watch out, she's holding onto explosives!

I still can't get in touch with the recon team!

... Who exactly are you?

I don't expect you to know who I am...

But, I know that person next to you.

Is Reunion... going to continue fighting us?

Hey, hey, don't be like that.

I have no love for that she-dragon, Talulah. I'm not even cut out for this goaltending business. It's a pain to have to rush over here after a long day of work.

So for the sake of future cooperation, why don't we exchange some pleasantries first?

You may simply call me... W.

I've waited a long time to see that person next to you.

...Doctor?

Dr.{@Nickname}......

I have a few little questions I'd like to ask {@Nickname}. Would you be so kind as to give us some... alone time?

You're wasting your breath.

--Don't be so hasty. I have some information you might be interested in.

Actually, we just met some rather slick fellows... Quite skilled, and dressed just like you guys.

Though their camouflage might have been enough to fool Ursus, I saw right through their little trick~

Could they be from the recon team?

I'm glad... that they're safe...

Little bunny, are you their leader?

I'm quite curious, what charm do you hold over them... so that they'd give their lives so enthusiastically and unremorsefully for you?

What... are you saying...?

You heard me. None of them... will be returning to you.

Hey, you...

Are you really... worth sacrificing their lives over?

Don't worry about her. The exit's right there!;Amiya...;What's the point of you doing this, W?

I'm not done talking yet.

Amiya...

... Did I make you mad?

... You've gone too far.

Good, good... Now that's more like it.

Come at me.

W of the Reunion Movement, you've gone too far!

Every life is precious, each and every one...

This is something that you'll never tarnish!

Doctor!!

Rhodes Island, prepare for combat!

Heheh...

第十二关（后）

Ahh... What a nostalgic feeling!

Amiya, was it?

Ah, ahaha! I see... So that's what's going on.

I remember now, Amiya.

...What?

I've already gotten what I came for. You can all go now. Shoo.

You...!

W...?

... What, do you lot want to stay here and die? That's perfectly fine by me. You're all free to do as you please.

We're falling back. Let them go. Talulah's orders.

Forget it. Things get boring when they get dragged out too long. I hate being bored, that's all there is to it.

However, I do look forward to seeing you again, Amiya.

As well as... that person.

What...? !

Next time, I will hear the truth from you, {@Nickname}.