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Unfortunately, you're still too immature.

Always be aware of your surroundings before you make a move.

...Miss Amiya?!

You, you... you're trying to kill Bill?

No, I...

Doctor, I take it that you didn't ask me to bring everyone here just to see this scene?

I wanted to see who'd make the first move.;You're already looking at the 'traitor'.

I assume you're not referring to Amiya. Then, Bill?

Rockrock... Rockrock, help me...

I'd rather die myself... than betray you!

Stay away from him. I... No, nobody knows the full extent of his Originium Arts.

His words are, or rather his very existence is... dangerous.

Miss Amiya... Can I trust you?

Last night, we fought side-by-side. I thought Rhodes Island truly had our backs, just as you said.

But...

Your expression scares me. It's as if I've seen it somewhere before...

That's right, you're already mourning the pain and suffering you're about to cause.

If so, then... why? Why go through with it?!

She... The Sarkaz took my father from me, right before my eyes. Are you going to take my family away too?

I'm sorry, Miss Rockrock... But it's too late. Your family member's already gone.

But, Bill's right in front of us!

This must be difficult... for you to accept.

...I don't understand.

Look, Amiya, it's not that we're not willing to believe you, but we don't have your Arts. We can't see what you see.

Commander... I can see it.

Captain?

He might not actually be the same Bill we know.

But those wounds on his body... he got all those from saving me yesterday!

You said it yourself, Rockrock. The Sarkaz are masters of disguise, but we can't let ourselves be fooled.

But how...?

Look, I brought along the Metal Crab I was going to give to Bill.

See for yourself.

Ugh, when did this thing crawl onto me?

He didn't even spare it a glance. The only thing in his eyes is Miss Amiya. He's so proud of having deceived us that he's long forgotten... about the bond between us.

All because of this insignificant little machine?

Don't you think you're being a bit too hasty, Feist? Aren't we sworn blood brothers?

I've made a lot of hasty decisions these last few days.

Bill, my good man... if he were still around, he'd be ruthlessly making fun of me. I miss him. I miss him so much.

Whoever you are... Don't make me pry that mask off your face with my wrench.

Rockrock, are you going to break my heart, just like him?

I'll never turn my back on my family.

But you... you're acting less and less like him.

He would never talk like that. He would never try to manipulate us.

...So you really don't think I'm the real Bill? Feist, are you really okay with that?

I'll have you know, if so, then that means your friend died in vain.

Anyone else may have the right to say that, but you sure as hell don't!

Haha. You're pretty smart, but unfortunately for you...

It's too late.

Artilleryman, are you ready?

Yes, General. The cannon is aimed at the target.

Remember, we're leveling every single building except the train station and the tracks.

Yessir!

Increase the output to maximum.

M-Maximum? That might blow right through to the structural levels—

Did you hear what the Confessarius's Messenger said? In their eyes, this whole tract of land, including the factories above, is worth nothing to us.

Then... Then, what about our people underneath...?

Hoederer will guard the safe areas under the city walls.

But what about—

Uhh... Who do you think is heading underground to deal with the rebels?

The Sanguinarch?

As long as you get it. If these toys can take HIM out, I'd be... extremely surprised.

As for the other one...

I've been curious for a while now. If it came to an all-out battle with the Prince, who would come out on top?

Thank goodness you're all here—

Huh? Why does it feel like I walked right into a fight about to break out?

Anyway Doctor, I sent up some drones like you requested— They're really about to resume! Th-They're pointing those cannons right at us!

Notify Heidi and Harmo. We're evacuating immediately.

Hold on, I'm getting a strong Originium reading! They're aiming at our current location!

We've only got ten seconds!

Nine—

Spare us the countdown.;Run, now!

—Why are you holding on to me?

You said it yourself, we're sworn blood brothers. I don't want to... pass judgment too hastily.

Captain... I don't think... I can carry the two of you...

I'll admit that you people are very... interesting.

Goodbye, Captain.

Goodbye, Rockrock.

Bill wanted you to live on. Those were his last words.