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It was because of my wrong decision that she declared herself queen.
In this abyss of quagmire, all I have gained is regret.
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P.S.: The following text is a recommendation for "Utsusemi" by Yasuharu Takanashi.
In the past, somewhere...
The conductor and Morse...
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boom!
"How can you not speak! You have no remorse for committing such an atrocity?!"
“Bishop, I am well aware that you and that child fought off the Demon King together.”
"But think about it, how can we protect this world when you go on expeditions?"
"Protect Alicia from the plague?"
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"If I had known it was intellectual property copying, such a terrible act, I would never have allowed it!"
"It's the implantation of a saint's personality that awakened the imprint, right? Then what's the difference between the implanted person and death?!"
"You should gladly accept those sacrifices made to protect Alicia, shouldn't you?"
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13 Encounters
"You...! Are you even speaking human language right now?!"
"Anyway, those who were used as test subjects were all heretics and traitors imprisoned in the asylum. Even in an incomplete state, they still managed to obtain the mark."
"Now, if we get the mark we want, Alicia can live forever."
"In other words, the inscription you obtained..."
"..."
"Imagine what it would be like if people like you formed a legion."
"Ah...it's such a pity just thinking about it. Why am I blind? I can't see such a wonderful sight..."
"...You're insane, Chief Conductor."
"Shouldn't you be the one who's crazy?"
"What...? What did you say?"
"Isn't the bishop just showing too much affection to those infidel children?"
“The Order of Alicia took me out of the darkness, and for the sake of the Order, I am willing to go through fire and water.”
"But what about the bishop? Can he disregard the bigger picture just because of some so-called agreement with those heretics?"
"Takirion is gone! There have been no more plagues, no more demon kings, and the world is safe!"
"Do you really think so? Or is this just wishful thinking on your part?"
"You must have heard that the plague has begun to rage again in the east, right? It seems that a period as severe as the last one is about to arrive."
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"...I will convene the cardinals to discuss this matter."
"Punishment is unavoidable, so accept it willingly."
"If you really want to punish me, I will not back down."
"But I urge the bishop to think carefully about what is the best choice for the Order and for the world."
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In this abyss of quagmire, all I have gained is regret.
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Currently in Gronia
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"Sister, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, someone like me would never have imagined this day would come... On the day my father died, if it weren't for you, I would have been powerless to resist and would have died at the hands of the government army."
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A ragged man staggered away carrying several cans of food. Montagnier glanced at him and shrugged indifferently.
"...That person seemed to be mentally unstable; he wasn't even surprised by my presence."
The man in black armor slowly stepped forward, also focusing his gaze on the departing person.
The hoarse voice sounded slightly displeased: "Young lady, the medicine you gave him will have adverse effects on his mental health."
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"That's what they want, and I'm just doing what they want."
Montagne scoffed and casually tossed the empty can of food she was holding into the nearby wreckage.
For some unknown time, her face seemed to freeze in that moment, devoid of any other expression...
Even when facing this armor, it is the same.
She checked the second can to make sure it was still within its expiration date, then opened it and ate it again.
"Do you know what? To them, this city is the heart of the enemy camp, and soon they will unleash a bloodbath here. In this environment, even breathing will feel incredibly stressful."
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Morse did not answer, but slowly shifted his gaze to Nada Belin in the distance, a small country nestled in the smoke of war, in the heart of its capital, in the national memorial hall, the center of art, the promised land of countless writers and musicians.
Montani continued, “Humans are different from you Shadows. Humans are afraid of war, so they must give war meaning, such as fighting for family, fighting for country, fighting for beliefs, fighting for faith. I am just amplifying that meaning. Is such a thoughtful act wrong?”
"Strong words."
Morse rejected Montagne's sophistry without hesitation, even now...
"But as long as they can accept it, I have no say in it."
"My only target is the conductor, and I hope that the intelligence that she is hiding in this city is true."
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After a moment, Montani turned her gaze over: "Erosion wave... no, can't we use the stench of the plague you mentioned to distinguish it?"
“This land has long been afflicted by the plague,” Morse shook his head. “To identify the conductor in a place like this, one must first reveal her true colors.”
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“Did I overestimate you?” Montani frowned slightly. “I thought you should have a solution.”
"You're not sure either?"
“I had fought her in Borema, but surprisingly, she was so human that I missed my chance to kill her.”
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"Don't worry, I'll create an environment where she'll reveal her true colors, but I'll need your help."
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"The conductor...? What nonsense are you spouting?"
Rhea was incredulous. She could understand every single word the other person said, but when they put them together, she couldn't understand what they meant at all.
Morse raised the axe blade: "That is the name of the shadow that runs rampant in the plague, and for the peace of this world, she must be driven out."
"Um, can you speak in vernacular Chinese?"
Rhea no longer cared about aiming at the enemy; the current situation was already enough to give her a headache, not to mention that she wasn't even sure if the bullets in her hand could penetrate the seemingly rusted armor.
“Woman, it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand,” the giant axe rose up with the coffin, its bright, cold light flashing in Rhea’s eyes.
"Once the test begins, I will atone for my rudeness to you until now with my life."
"So, now, let us rest in peace..."
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boom
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Rhea scrambled to her feet from the ruins, finally managing to remove the rubble from her body, only to find that her arm was bleeding profusely.
"Damn it, they destroyed the entire building with just that axe... What's with that armor?"
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"Quick, call the police! The whole building has collapsed!"
"Never mind that, run! What if it's a rebel attack?!"
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"It seems I have to be a little more forceful before you reveal your true colors, is that it, Conductor?"
"Don't mistake me for some guy I don't know!"
After saying that, Rhea raised the gun in her hand and fired wildly at the armor, but as expected, every bullet ricocheted.
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"...Montani said she had the opportunity to let you enter the resting place, but she hesitated at the time."
"Because during our previous encounters, she saw your human side, and even the fragments of Gagshelav and Asmodeus mentioned this to me."
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Rhea looked horrified: "Montani? That sniper?"
"Then let me see..."
The axe blade was raised again, each time carrying an incredibly terrifying pressure.
Where is your so-called humanity?!
P.S.: I wonder if you guys would like to see the new Nieto from the summer event, Taureus. I'm currently gathering information and details about her, and I'll write about her once I'm done. (I have to say, William, you really know Nieto; you always manage to hit the mark with my tastes.)
14 One after another
"Damn it, you suddenly appeared out of nowhere, spouting nonsense I can't understand, and now you're trying to kill me?!"
Rhea quickly got up and composed herself. Although stopping the other party was impossible, she couldn't stop here...
"It seems you're in cahoots with that sniper. If you're a rebel, then no matter who you are, I'll find a way to stop you!"
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"Phew, Miss Angela, thank you for your divine intervention..."
Chris leaned against the wall and sat down. In any case, they managed to kill all the intruders without any real danger, all thanks to Angela's efforts alone.
Even if the process is not entirely clear, as long as the result is good, then there is no problem.
But before they could catch their breath, a building not far away collapsed with a crash, drawing their attention to it.