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第六关（后）

Ugh...

That's the third time today, Sleeping Beauty.

How long was I out for?

A dozen seconds or so.

...Hoshiguma, step aside. I'll slash apart the debris.

Sorry, but I can't do that. If I move, we're both done for. Let me handle this.

Your shoulder.

It doesn't matter.

...You won't be able hold out much longer! You're holding up two floors' worth of rubble on top of your shield!

I don't need to for much longer. Just until you woke up... Squat down, and get ready to dash out.

No matter how heavy it is...

...as long as I can turn it over...

...it's not heavy at all!! AAAAAGH!!

You...

Gaaah, aagh... Ngh... It feels like I lost my shoulder just to give it that little push.

You saved me again.

What's weird about that? How many times does that make now? And don't say that to me so earnestly... makes me feel gross just hearing it.

Let me rest a little. I feel like I just broke every bone in my body... Maybe it's your turn to let me take a nap.

...Blast, how did they even survive all that?!

Sure, but the enemy's not going to let you.

No rest for the wicked, I suppose. Looks like I can still stand if I muster my strength.

You should go reorganize the squads, quickly. Don't waste any more time on them - it's what they're after.

I don't think it's too late to just take them all out first.

Why can't you go check to see who got injured first?

And leave you here to face Reunion alone despite all your injuries?

Ch'en. What do you think you're doing?

Two years ago in Hua Shui, you were chasing after a bandit leader. My leg was injured, but you believed in me and left me to fight alone. Do you still remember that?

How long did it take me to catch him?

Three hours. You trusted me back then.

And I still do.

You, Reunion! I'll take you all on!

Damn it... She's looking down at us!

I can still fight. Why are you staying behind? Why aren't you taking the squads to recapture the L.G.D. Headquarters? Did you forget your main mission?

It's the same as it was three years ago, and it's a responsibility that only you can fulfill!

You did this back at the Muk Wo Warehouse earlier. When did you become so indecisive? Ch'en!

I don't see any problem with protecting my colleague from these rioters.

You've changed. You used to be much tougher.

Leaving you here? Of course I could. I used to only look at the risks versus the benefits, but now, it's as you said...

After what I did to Amiya, I've also been... conflicted.

You'll taste the rage of the Infected! Attack!

Maybe I have changed. As time passed, I've had fewer grievances about Lungmen, and I've been able to place my trust in more people.

You are no longer just Inspector Hoshiguma. You are my friend, and my partner.

Your shield has protected me all this time; so once in a while, you should let me be your shield.

Whew. You're not even going to blush after saying all that?

Shut the **** up.

Hahaha.

All right, all right. In that case, Ch'en, I'm leaving it to you.