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Doing good isn't easy.

But it's the reason I'm going back to Lungmen. Lungmen's had enough of the bad. I'll stay there, fix up the bad things, stop it from getting worse.

So you're going back to become a cop?

A cop?

Wow. I always thought you had the look of a girl who could give a good beating to a hooligan. I've got a gift!

You're getting ahead of yourself. But the police...

That's not a bad idea.

It'd probably be a great place to pick up clues about what happened back then, and what's happening now... I wouldn't have to rely on my old schemer of an uncle.

Honestly I was worried you'd head to military intelligence. My little Chenchen is scary enough, I can't imagine how scary she'd be as a spook.

And I'll have your bloody head off.

Hey! No need to get angry. *Sigh* Alright, I can take it!

Hah. We'll see how much you can take.

Oh, someone's at the door. Just a sec! Coming!

Message for Miss Ch'en Hui-chieh, post-transcribed. Check your terminal. I have to confirm in person that you've read it yourself.

Why all the trouble? I'll take a look.

...What? What... is this?

I'd say that counts as you having received the message. The academy doesn't review highly classified material, so if you have any further inquiries about the content, I'll advise you to reply to the sender.

Anything else I can do for you? If that's all, I'll be on my way. Have a good afternoon.

There we go.

Why do they walk so funny?

I don't like the look of your face there. Did that message sock you in the jaw?

I don't even know what I'm feeling.

They picked up my friend's trail.

Well isn't that good?!

No.

It just led to her disappearing again. She...

She... killed the one who took her. And then... we lost her again.

Erm.

But at least... she's still alive?

That's true.

I'm going right back to Lungmen after graduation.

Huh? But... well, isn't your friend in Ursus? I really thought you'd be heading that way. I was thinking of knitting you a few scarves as a goodbye gift.

I wouldn't be able to do much in Ursus. But back in Lungmen, I'll have a chance to spread my influence. The city of Lungmen is a lot stronger than me alone.

...I am going to find her.

'As move at teardrop's point, once known be deft.'