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Think about all those men you've worked for up till now, all the people you've worked with. All of them ready to turn against you at a moment's notice.

Maybe the moment you find them, they'll—

I never imagined I would make such a mistake. I didn't see the attack coming at all.

Were those explosives? Arts?

My ears are buzzing.

*Pant*... *pant*...

But I'm not going to die here.

Even if I can't see anything, even if I have to crawl my way out of here, I am going to live.

You always make it through everything alive, Savra.

But I never thought you'd make it this far.

You are not like those good-for-nothings.

Who are you...?

You've made it this far. You have my approval.

I guess I must also give you a conclusion.

Will you face your past?

Or will you face the future?

Make your decision.

The Savra feebly holds his staff up.

Can I come with you this time, Owl?

Rise and shine, young'un.

Ughh......

What are you doing here, Mr. Rangers...?

Everyone else is busy today, so it's just us two Savra sharing drinks and conversation.

Do you remember now?

R-Right... It's coming back to me.

Here, have some cold water.

Thank you.

Try rubbing your eyes. Harder.

*Phew*... *huff*.

This is how I used to sober myself up when I was your age. It does the trick, doesn't it?

I suppose. Thank you, Mr. Rangers.

No need to thank me. We're both Savra.

This is a kind of remedy I came up with. Only works on us folk.

Were you dreaming, 12F? You seemed rather stiff.

Oh, I guess I did have a rather strange dream.

Something from the past came back to me, that's all.

Tell me. What's your name?

I... I don't have a name... Only a codename.

Well, you just follow me from here on out. Like I said, there'll be far more dangers waiting ahead of you.

How far you can make it. Well, that depends on you.

Who you've been up till now just died here. Today is the day you died. It's also the day you were born.

Right, why don't I give you a new name as a present?

Let's see. It's March 3rd today...

Alright, you'll be 12F from here on out.