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Enemy sighted! She's got steel claws—

That's one.

You took a Sarkaz down with just one hit? Not bad, Feline. You in the Victorian Army?

Stuff it!

You're strong, not like those Dublinn weaklings. Very well, Feline, you're worthy of dying by my blade!

—Watch out!

Let's not jump to conclusions about who's dying by whose blade just yet.

Ahh—

Sarkaz, you can't imagine how much I want to end your life right now... Too bad my sword is broken, thanks to your friend there.

Dagda, snap out of it!

I know what you're thinking. You want revenge, right? This isn't the time. We promised the Doctor we'd make a ruckus, draw the enemies here, and then leave—

Heh... Feline, you've killed a Sarkaz or two before! Your life... a Sarkaz will claim your life one day!

I don't care about my life all that much.

If it was up to me, I wouldn't have run away from you people.

What's gotten into you? You aren't even dodging their Arts!

I can take a few more Sarkaz down before I die...

I shouldn't have brought you here... Don't forget, Vina's still waiting for you down below!

Siege...

If you want to die, suit yourself, but don't get the Doctor and Amiya killed! You'd bring shame to Vina's name!

Fine. Morgan, tell me. How much longer do we need to hold them?

Five minutes. Then the Doctor said someone would be here to pick us up.

There's a fight up ahead.

Right, don't know who they are, but looks like they beat us to the bunch, fighting the Sarkaz.

Blake, do you remember how I said I got away from Dublinn?

You said someone helped you...

Right. I didn't see his face, but I knew he's strong. So strong that he could walk into their campground alone even though there were hundreds of them.

Oh? If he was that strong, why'd he need such a ruckus?

It's not necessarily him, but he definitely isn't alone. There's a team who've been fighting Dublinn and the Sarkaz in Sudean.

Blake, I've never been so sure—

We aren't the only resistance members left. We... still have friends out there, spreading fire under the night sky.

Should we go help them, then?

No, we can't change our objective just yet.

Let's move up and sneak inside while our friends have the Sarkaz distracted.

Horn! There's a Dublinn team closing in on you. Watch out! Their leader is... is...

Mandragora.

Soldier.

A fire...?

Right. They reported to me they heard fighting just now.

Hm. Where are the guards?

Most of them are still here. They haven't been drawn away yet.

I knew it... They came prepared.

Should we proceed, then?

Let's watch the fire outside for the time being. Our operation has begun.

Have everyone get ready.

Remember. This is our only chance.

Hey you! What's this? Did you break the factory's machinery?!

Who let you in here... It's you?!

Hello there.

Heh, I knew you were planning something. Get over here!

Whatever I, of all people, might be planning shouldn't mean anything to a warrior like you.

Ever since the Steam Knights vanished without a trace, and the Knights of the Tower fell one after another, how many warriors are there in Londinium... no, all of Victoria, worthy of your attention?

What's with the flattery all of a sudden, Feline? Trying to get me to let my guard down? You underestimate the Sarkaz.

You're right. I can't kill you tonight. Not yet. But that's not going to stop me from sticking this arrowhead against your throat.

Ngh...

A pampered, high-class lady like you is going to bleed with just a little scratch to your throat, I'm sure.

Haha, I'll let you stand here and watch your friends die one by one. By next morning, you'll've bled completely dry too—

If... If my blood will satisfy you...

Take this!

Ahhhh! W-What is this?! My eyes! It burns!

Ugh––!

Lady, are you alright?!

It's just a scratch. It'll stop bleeding soon.

Did you see that? The Sarkaz fell for it! The reagent you told me to keep actually worked!

Let's have him lay down here for a little. Just taking his crossbow and knocking him out almost broke my hand...

The Sarkaz are a hardy bunch. If their eyes weren't always full of blood and hatred, he would've noticed you sneaking up to him.

Never mind... Benny, how is everyone else doing?

We did what you said and took over the factory. We probably won't be able to hold it for too long, though. The Sarkaz are on their way, and they won't fall for this twice.

We'd better hurry, then.

General, they're here.

Which entrance?

All three are under attack.

I'm not surprised.

What about the Dublinn forces?

They're fighting the rebels.

Where's Mandragora?

We haven't seen their leader.

I see. Perhaps she'd be interested in what is about to take place here.

What about Hoederer?

Er...

I'm here.

I thought you were meant to guard the southwest entrance?

Before I head back to the fight, there is one thing I have to tell you.

*cough*... hah...

An injured mercenary... Who is he?

His name is Schwab. We had some dealings with each other, but he betrayed me, leading to some unexpected hiccups.

Betrayed...? That's an awfully terrible way to put it. Hoederer... Have you forgotten who you are?

Maybe you're the one who's forgotten himself, Schwab.

We're mercenaries... Hah... we've never been... anything else.

Hoederer, she's here... I haven't told her about you... Now don't you see what a great friend I am? Haha... I really can't wait to see... the look on your faces...

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I have no need to listen to a traitor talk.

Manfred—

Hoederer, you needn't explain anything.

All I need to know is if you still serve me.

No question there.

Good, then. I have a new mission for you.

Rockrock, Johnny, Gabby... All of you landed? Good.

Phew... We've made it in. Doctor, are you doing okay?

I made it through. Somehow.;......;I'm about used to this.

Sorry, I haven't ever had a passenger, and all I could think about was what if the grappling hook couldn't support the two of us.