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Protect the base. Use Accel and move Maria next to Grendy to have them dock. Have Maria use Accel again so Duke can reach the left base square. Have Hikaru move to cover the other spot and end the turn. Do nothing but defend and you win.


Winning nets 30k money and a coveted Haro part (+2 weapon range, +20 mobility, +25 Accuracy).

Big intermission time.

I forgot to mention that I achieved the Judau and Roux kill count requirement in the last stage.

Just a heads up for this chapter, we’re going into a major part of the game’s OG plot, so both Josh and Rim’s versions will be expressed in this stage. Rim’s version of those scenes will be in a post right after this one. Gotta love somehow going over the 50k character limit.

Last time, we lost a good one out there. War is hell.


Combined Route Chapter 24: The Curse of Life and Death
Chapter 23 if you went space/Jupiter. Chapter 25 if you went earth/Keilas


[Tower, Operations Room]
The Motorad fleet has gone into space?
It appears we’ve managed to halt Operation Clean Earth. At least the truce did.
I’m not disagreeing with this outcome, but there’s something I still don’t understand. If they were going to withdraw so easily, why did they go through the trouble of sending that fleet to Earth in the first place?
Indeed. If they were on the surface, we would need to allocate an appropriate amount of force to face them. And yet they left anyway…
So it’s all about the AH Plan?
I got a message about that from someone calling themself Jinn Geneham. It seems that the Jupiter fleet is involved after all.
Jinn Geneham?
Hayato, I thought that was you.
…So Hangerg is still alive.
Hangerg Ewin… Uso’s father, right?
He is. Most of the people who call themselves Jinn are dead.
Whatever. So what did this real Jinn Geneham say?
It seems that the AH Plan was started by Kagatie and was being worked on before Zanscare was founded. We’re so close to finding out what it actually is, so OZ is strengthening its communications systems.
I guess we don’t know the truth yet…
But that’s important information. Kagatie created BESPA, but the fact that they don’t know what it is means Kagatie created Zanscare for this plan.
Hmm… If you consider the truce as part of their plan, it makes sense.
So what about Ruina?
I think it would be best for all the pilots to hear that.


[Tower, Briefing Room]
…And that’s the current status. There’s been no progress in the investigation.
Is that so…
In other words, we still don’t know jack? Dammit, what were you guys even doing?
We’ve solved the mystery!
Huh?
Is that what you want me to say?
Hey Cliff.
No, sorry. But we’ve determined with certainty that the Antarctic energy field is related to Ruina. When we approached the field, the enemy came out of it to attack us.
So that Umbra you mentioned… He’s the fourth one?
How much more powerful can they be?
What do you mean? I’m telling you everything I know.
Then Doctor…
One more thing. We were able to escape with our lives.
Still, the sacrifices were great. The expedition team owed their survival to Miss Cliana Rimskaya.
To Rim? Wait, Cliff. If the survey team fled, why isn’t Rim with them? Where is she?
It’s fine, she’s safe. Don’t worry. I’ll tell you later.
…Fine.
So?
The issue at hand. So far, we haven’t observed the movements of the mobile weapons you’ve been fighting. Take a look at this.
[Screen turns on]
I see… Eureka!
So that’s how it is.
Dr. Shikishima, what’s going on?
According to OZ’s battle records, even after Gygax’s team resumed their observations, they were still expanding their sphere of influence.
Yes. Moreover, we’ve fought off their “guerrilla forces” several times. If they had that level of military strength from the start, we would have been encountering them more often.
But that hasn’t been happening. So in other words…
They didn’t have the fighting power?
Yes. I can’t confirm anything about Antarctica, but it’s likely that they have some sort of headquarters or production facility somewhere else.
I get it. Then there’s a chance that we can do something about it.
Finally some good news. In that case, we just need to smash it.
Do you have any idea where?
No.
Say what?
Tch, so we’re back to square one. This is stupid.
No, Major. It’s better than nothing. Has OZ been looking for them?
Of course, Captain. Lady is working on it.
In that case, we should prepare for immediate action and stand by.
Yes, and there’s also the matter with Relena and Dorothy.
I want you to understand that this is why we were calling for a truce with Zanscare. Ruina is getting to be so powerful that you are the only ones who can even stand a chance against them.
Alright, let’s take a break for now. Get some rest. Feel free to use the Tower’s personnel to maintain your mechs. Be sure all of you do your jobs responsibly. Got it?


[Tower, Briefing Room]
Cliff, what about Rim?
Oh right. Thankfully there’s no danger to her life.
To her life!? What are you talking about, Cliff!
Calm down, Josh. You look like you’re about to strangle him at any moment.
Sorry, that was a poor choice of words. Josh, during the battle with Ruina, Rim’s unit was destroyed. She’s fine. She’ll make a full recovery in about a month.
Rim… Dammit, if only I was there…
But then we would have to fight without you. Let’s just be glad that Rim is safe.
Exactly. I’ve heard enough bad news for a lifetime already. You too, right?
…

The following scene is if your unit is a Real type (Aile Chevalier or Blanche Neige).


So Josh, about your unit…
Cliff, what else did you find out?
Not that. I brought you a new model. Based on past combat data, we’ve created a design with even greater combat prowess. We’re going to transplant the “Res Arcana” and “Sympathia” systems from your current unit into it.
How is it different?
First of all, the output conversion efficiency of the “Res Arcana” system will be greatly increased. It’ll have improved output and will be easier to respond to various combat situations. We’ve also increased the mech’s strength and armaments. In addition, we’ve reconfigured “Sympathia” as the main control system.
What? Cliff, that system is…
I know. However, I’ve found a way to use the empathic effect of that system to more effectively control the mech. The operability will be significantly improved.
But…
I know what I’m doing. Considering the possible danger, we’re including a part that’s designed to cut the system at a moment’s notice.
…
I’m sure it will be even more useful in future battles. We’ll have to take apart your current mech, but it won’t be too much trouble. It will take time to make the final adjustments though.
…Fine. Do it.
I thought you would agree. Don’t worry about a thing. I’ve already got the Tower’s mechanics working on it.
What? …You’re the same as always.
More or less. The only thing that’s left is the name. It doesn’t have one yet. It’ll be your mech, so you’re free to do the honors.
New model, new name…
Something wrong? If you can’t decide, there’s no need to worry about it.


Leave it to Cliff
>Decide for yourself

Now’s the chance to name your mid-season upgrade to whatever you want. Or just have Cliff give you the default name. Now granted, I’m sticking with the default name, but the option is there.


The Aile Chevalier’s upgrade’s name is the Geant Chevalier.
The Blanche Neige’s upgrade’s name is Dea Blanche Neige.

Just a sec, I never said I didn’t have one in mind. …Geant Chevalier. That’s its name.

The following scene is if your unit is a Super type (Ganador or Strega) in Rim’s timeline.


So Rim, about your unit…
Yeah… What is it, Cliff?
Nothing, we’re making some repairs. Based on the data we’ve gathered so far, we’ve decided to recalibrate the core system. Regarding the “Sympathia” system in particular, we’re including a mechanism to cut the system. This is just in case it goes out of control.
Right…
Another thing. We’ve designed it from the beginning for the unlikely event of a mass Invader outbreak. There was another system that was installed from the start that we’ll make available as well.
What is it?
Combining. Specifically with Josh’s machine. Think of it as something like the Getters or Daltanious. It combines two outputs of the “Res Arcana” into one machine. It’s a significant power boost, and the surplus of power can be used to strengthen your armaments.
(Eh? What the hell!?)
What!? It can combine!?
(That’s strange. I didn’t know it had that function.)
Josh’s mech was modified during repairs. We can’t run a test right now because he’s not here, but we need to make the most of the opportunity. Do you have a name in mind?
A…name?
Yes, a name. What else would I be talking about?
Y-you can’t just suddenly spring that on me…
(Cliff has always been like this. But the Strega is about to be reborn. I’d like to think of something.)
(Okay… Its new name.)
Something wrong? If you can’t think of anything, there’s no need to force yourself.


Leave it to Cliff
>Decide for yourself

Same as before. For the Super types, there is only one upgrade and it’s a fusion of both the Strega and Ganador.


Its default name is the Forte Gigas. But since Josh is out of action at the moment, the actual unit won’t appear in this chapter.

(How about… Forte Gigas? Well, Liana?)
(Sure. I think it’s good.)
It’s decided. Forte Gigas… It’ll be its new name.


[Tower, Storage]
Uso… Are you feeling better now?
Thank you. Don’t worry, I’m fine.
Uso, you don’t look very happy.
I know. But I can’t forgive the Motorad fleet for killing my mom.
I know where you’re coming from, but if you fight for personal revenge, you won’t pilot a mobile suit.
Revenge? I don’t want that. But as long as the fighting continues, I will do what I must. How are you holding up, Marbet?
I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?
…
(...I guess they’re both fine after all. Only time can heal them… Four…)
But…
Captain, what’s wrong?
We want to be included as normal pilots.
Marbet, please vouch for us. I know I’m inexperienced and I can’t be like Uso.
I want to do my best for Oliver.
You guys… I guess he left you guys behind too… Captain, I’ll supervise these kids’ training. Let them join the fight.
I see… Alright. Noin.
Yes, what is it, Captain?
Could you help Marbet out with taking care of them?
Understood. Alright kiddies, I’m not going to be as easy on you as Marbet. Prepare yourselves.
Ma’am!
Thank you, Noin.
You two, pull yourselves together.
Thank you very much, Captain! Marbet! Noin!


[Tower, Rec Room]
Shakti, what are you doing? We have to teach Yui how to take care of the baby, otherwise she won’t be able to help us look after Karl.
Goo goo~
Kyaa. Oh, oh no. Did you just go pee pee? What do I…?
It’s okay. Please lie Karl down on that seat.
Shakti? We have our hands full here.
Oh, right…
We still have to do laundry, prepare the bath, clean up, etc. This isn’t just a woman’s job. It’s super important, you know?
Suzy-chan… You’re amazing. I need to learn a lot from you.
I told you, just Suzy. Yui, you need to fit in better too.
Hehe, you’re right Suzy. I’ll try my best.
You’re doing great, Suzy.
What are you talking about? Aren’t you the one who taught me? Get it together.


[Tower, Command Center]
It’s finally here.
Yes. Just like Roger predicted, he’s demanding a ransom. Roger has to go by himself to the specified location.
Of course.
But he hates your guts. This has to be a trap.
There’s no other way.
It looks like the gold bars I’ve prepared will be enough to cover the ransom.
Gold bars? You had them?
Don’t worry about it. Miss Relena is someone the Earth Sphere will need in the future. She’s also my friend’s precious little sister. And I’m rather fond of that android Dorothy.
My apologies, Treize. Usually negotiations with kidnappers start with bargaining over the amount they’re asking for. In theory at least. He’s not wanting to negotiate. Even if I end up losing the gold, I’m not going to let Beck get away. I’ll recover Miss Relena and Dorothy no matter what. There’s no negotiating for this job.
Thank you. And then there’s Heero…


[Tower, Rec Room]
Heero still hasn’t returned yet?
Nope. Roger will be leaving shortly too…
It’s Heero. I’m sure he’s doing something.
Hey, wasn’t Heero trying to kill Relena in the past?
He was, yes.
Huh? So how did he end up like this?
Heero and I took refuge in the Sanc Kingdom once. A lot of things happened.
(What’s this… this feeling like there’s someone else inside of me? What are these cold, dark thoughts… The one who spreads death and destruction… Ruin… Glacies? Is she nearby?)
Hey, what’s wrong? You look pale, are you alright?


[Tower, Command Center]
You think Ruina might show up?
I just think we should move the Tower and Ra Cailum. We’re too close to town.
Why do you think that? Did something happen?
No… I just have a bad feeling.
Don’t be ridiculous. You want me to move everyone just because you feel like it?
Takeru and Maria said something similar, so there might be something behind it. But you said we should move. Why?
…I don’t know. I just think they’re nearby.
Hmm…
I don’t know. What are you talking about?
…I suggest we do it. If it’s nothing, then all the better.


[Ruined City, A Dilapidated Warehouse]
Beck! It’s me, Roger Smith. As instructed, I’ve brought you the gold! Show yourself!
Kekeke. You’re so honest. There. As you can see, both Miss Relena and the android are safe.
Mmm…
…
Okay. Let’s exchange them at the same time.
I’m not falling for that. First, we’ll exchange the gold for Dorothy. I’ll free Relena Peacecraft once I make sure no one is coming after me.
That’s not fair.
I’m not negotiating with you. Be smart about this. Hurry up, Negotiator.
[The exchange is made]
Hmmm. This really is the real thing. Hahaha. As expected from the former Queen.
Dorothy, are you okay?
YE--
Alright then, little girl. Farewell, Negotiator. If I escape, I’ll be sure to ask for the same amount again! Oh, don’t forget I still have a hostage. Hahahahahaha!
Mmmm…!
Beck, you bastard!
[Gunshots]
Guh…Ahhh… That actually worked.
!? A bulletproof vest…
Is that you, Heero Yuy?
Hahaha. That was way too close for comfort. Oh!?
[Relena jumps away from Beck]
!!
You’re okay now, Miss Relena.
Tch, she got away. Well whatever. I’ve already taken into account that you have friends. This will be a fitting death for you, you goddamn crow!


Dammit! Dorothy!?
Roger, please die. Please.
(Dorothy is red now)
You should have replaced her memory unit, Negotiator. Now it’s just a killing machine! Hyahahahahahaha!
Relena, are you alright?
Heero… I’m so glad you’re here…
Roger brought Beralios with him. Run outside and call for him.
Wait, Heero. Roger Smith!
I’ll take care of Dorothy.
She may be an android, but she’s my friend.
Kuh. Hold it, Heero. You go after Beck! Dorothy is mine!
…Roger that. Let’s go, Relena.


Beralios, please take care of Relena.
Gaoooon.
Dammit all.
Beck… I’ll kill you.
Dumbass, you think I didn’t see this coming?


Damn wings. I don’t know what a Gundam is, but I’m going to send you and that crow straight to hell! Ahahahahahaha!!


Surrounded and with only Heero and a combiner component. Things aren’t looking good for our heroes. The best thing to do is to turtle up on a building tile. Heero can span Focus and Beralios can spam Guard (¼ damage taken for one turn). This might be rough if you’ve been neglecting Daltanious and Heero, but just try to hold out. If you try to make a break for it across the bridge, you’ll get surrounded and won’t be able to escape in time.

Target locked. You will be eliminated.
You brat! What are you, the princess’ knight? I’ll show you that the world isn’t that easy!

After one turn…


Die for me, Roger.
Dammit… Dorothy, stop it. Take control of yourself…
[More strangling noises]
Gah!? Ugh… No good… Dorothy!
Ro…Ger…? I… Am…
…
(She’s now blue)
Dorothy…?

And after one more turn of trying to whittle down their numbers to try and escape…


Beralios, retrieve Dorothy and leave this place.
Gaoon.


Dorothy. Dorothy? Is… Is she okay?
It’s just a short circuit.


BIG O, SHOWTIME!


Big O - SURE PROMISE
Beck! This is the end of our relationship!
Ugh. What a useless android. Well whatever. I’m the one who wants to get my revenge, Negotiator!
BIG O, ACTION!

Run, Beralios. Run to the east as fast as you can! Big O is a much better unit to back up Heero in taking out these Eels. Just watch your EN and SP usage.

After yet another turn…


It’s Wing Zero and Big O.
Heero, Roger, are you okay? What happened to Relena and Dorothy?
No problem. Miss Relena and Dorothy are being protected by Beralios. I’m counting on you.
Good job Beralios! Return now!
Gaooon!


Hehehe. There you are, humans.
…Ruina.
Dammit, so they were here after all!?
It’s just as Joshua said.
Everyone, level one battle stations! All pilots, hurry up and launch!
What a shame. I was hoping to destroy all those BESPA battleships, but it’s so sad they’re gone. In return, I’ll destroy your ship instead!
What!?
Ignis… Bastard!
Hahahaha, that’s the spirit! Hatred! Get angry! Cry out in torment at your hopelessness! Die with fear and regret! Hahahahaha!!
Dammit, I’m not going to let you kill me!
Hehehehe. Hahahahahaha. You rotten, foolish humans on this disgusting planet!
Who’s that?
Who the hell are you!
You can call me Schwarzwald.
Schwarzwald… Are you the fifth Melior Esse!?
No, I’m not like them. I’m 100% human.
If that’s the case, if you’re human, then why are you attacking us with them?
I was able to glimpse the absolute truth, and it was “Ruin”. Yes, ruin is the ultimate destination of us foolish creatures called humans.
The truth…?
Contagio, why did you send me a human like that? Hurry it up, you loud bastard. Let’s go. Die and become our strength!
…Cliff. I’m going. Captain Bright, this is Joshua Radcliffe!


9 units to choose from along with an auto-deployed upgraded main character unit. Well it’s upgraded if you’re playing as the Real robot. Without spoiling why, the Super’s upgrade comes in the next chapter.

(Without a doubt… She’s here too. I can see them watching us. Where are you? Where will you come from, Glacies…)
Josh? Is that a new model?
Josh, don’t be reckless. The adjustments haven’t been completed yet.
Yeah, I know. I need to be sure of something.
Who the hell are those guys? Dammit, I better hurry up, kill that crow, and get out of here…

Let’s go over the Real upgrades! I’m using a picture of the one I’m not using because I don’t want to play through the entire game to get to this point again. Please understand.


[Geant Chevalier]
French for “Giant Knight” and oh boy is it huge. It’s forced to fly, but has an S in air and space, so that’s not an issue. It also has a bushin/afterimages and high mobility so it makes for a great dodge tank. It also has great range for its weaker weapons. It’s better than the Aile Chevalier in every way. Honestly out of the three upgraded OG units in this game, this one is my favorite.


[Dea Blanche Neige]
It’s a better Blanche Neige while still keeping that Dendrobium look that the Geant Chevalier has. It has massive range on all its weapons as well. It’s an overall good unit should you be going this route on your own playthrough.

I’m not playing through the game a third time so have this picture from a scanned Perfect Bible (what they call the SRW strategy guides).


Heero and Roger will need to take care of themselves. There’s a whole lot of land between us and them. Beralios needs to focus on getting inside your chosen battleship at all cost. Try to get him to reach you before the Ruina intercepts him. No one retreats at low HP on this map, so take that into account. Watch out for Schwarzwald’s Mummy. If it hits, it’ll deal a lot of damage, especially if it can pull a combo off. Ignis still has the same MAP attack to play around that he had before.

Once Beralios is safely inside the battleship…


Hurry and bring in Beralios!
Relena, are you unharmed?
I’m fine, brother. Roger, Dorothy is…
Norman will take care of Dorothy.


Alright. Come, Beralios! Danji, let's do this!
Yes!
Gaoooooon!
CROOOOOOOS IIIIIIIIIINNNN!!


DALTAAAAAANIOUS!!

Daltanious will most likely have damaged HP due to Beralios taking a beating, so be careful of that.

Eventually the stage proceeds once enough enemies are destroyed…


…All that possess a soul, all that inhabit a body of flesh, shall be guided down the path of destruction, unto the depths of anguish. All for the "King of Ruin".
What? Enemy reinforcements!?
That’s…
Glacies.
…Glacies…
(There’s no doubt about it. She’s… the one inside me. This urge for death and destruction is hers…)
(There you are… Yes you, human. Your consciousness, your thoughts, invade my own. It’s trying to destroy me. In order for me to function properly, for the sake of us Ruina, I will erase you…)
(I need to talk to her. What is she? What exactly are the Ruina? Help me, Geant Chevalier!)
Josh…?

SECRET ALERT
For probably the most important secret in this game, have Josh use Convince (説得 on Glacies. Rim’s version of this secret will trigger automatically once enough enemies are defeated.

As a note, this LP will cover only the secret routes for both Josh and Rim. However, I’ll point out what happens if you don’t do this secret. Without spoiling what it exactly is, failing the secret gives you back control of the non-main character sibling while succeeding gives you someone else.

This is the scene that occurs when Josh convinces Glacies.


(Josh? What is he doing…)
Glacies… What are you? What are all of you? What do you have to do with those ruins?
There you are, Joshua Radcliffe. I’m going to erase you.
Guh… This is…
What!? Stop it, Josh! Cut the “Sympathia” system off!


SECRET ALERT - JOSH
Cut the system
>Do not cut the system

To fulfill this secret, do not cut off the system. The consequences of this choice will be reflected in the next two chapters. This playthrough will be doing the secret.

Uaaaaaaaa!? This is… What is this!? Her consciousness is flowing into me!? S-stop!
The fool, why didn’t you cut it!?
Ugh… Everything will be in ruins… The feelings of the body, the power of us Ruina…
What!? Josh, what’s wrong!? What are you talking about!
You… You are not me!! This isn’t my consciousness! Get out of my head!
[A Flash of light]
Ugh… Aaaa… I… I’m a human…? No… I’m a Melior Esse, brought to life by the “King of Ruin”. This is that human’s…
[Another flash of light]
(Ugh… Is that so? Where were you born? Created by someone, a life that follows only their will, given a heart only capable of bringing about ruin. Is that what the Melior Esse are? Life, death, even the heart are all bound by a curse… Those with false souls…)
(I can’t stop this… I’m going to break… You…)
(Glacies… I understand now. You feel like your heart is missing something. You’re not consumed by negative emotions. Why? Just what is the “King of Ruin”? What does he have to do with those ruins!?)
(Uuu… AHHHHHHH!!)
(Don’t you get it!? Just as you are inside me, I’m inside you too. You can see that. Answer me, Glacies!)
(I understand now… You’re impairing my functions and making me go crazy. The only way…to free myself from your consciousness…is to kill you. You must die…)
[Both sides are hit]
Guh!?
It seems this is as far as I go. I’ll retreat for now. But next time… You’ll…
[Glacies retreats]
Glacies… You…
Josh… You fought her off. What did you do?
I don’t know… But… No, it’s nothing. Let’s take care of the remaining enemies.

If you choose to cut the system, Josh instead will be forced to retreat and the secret is considered failed. Rim’s secret is covered in the accompanying post.

And now that that’s covered, here are the remaining boss conversations.

There won’t be a next time, Beck!
You goddamn crow! You’re going to die here!

Hehehe. Stop your pointless struggle. You foolish pet of the rotten human race.
No. You’re a sad mummy whose sleep was disturbed by a curious gravedigger. Go back to sleep!

What the hell, you’re still alive? Hahaha, that’s enough. Go die while you tear your heart out in frustration!
I won’t die even if you kill me, not until I kill you first! Prepare yourself!

Your opponent is me, Tetsuya Tsurugi! Ignis, I’ll never forgive you!
Hahah. That’s fine. Your hatred is still the same as always. It’s the best! I’ll turn it into regret and despair!

Oliver, protect me…
Hm, painful, isn’t it? You're sad, aren’t you? Cry, cry out! Scream from the bottom of your heart and then die.

Hahaha, good job, bastard. Your sadness and hatred are overflowing!
What the!? Dammit!

Answer me! Are you from Antarctica…
Hahaha, what’s wrong? I can feel your agony! Time to say goodbye to this world!

Glacies!
I will erase you. Vanish in an instant without fear or hatred.

Why you, what the hell are you guys!?
Tch, what is this guy? You’re in the way. Fear your own death and die!

When Beck is defeated…
Wh-what!? This isn’t supposed to happen…

When Schwarzwald is defeated…
Hahaha. The fun will have to wait until the main stage!

When Ignis is defeated…
Hmph. As always, these guys are tough. I guess I’ll have to crush the other humans again before our next rematch. I’m leaving.

When Glacies is defeated (and not forced to retreat)...
This power…might be dangerous. Regardless, one day I will give you a death of fear and despair.


…Looks like it’s over.
Yes, there are no enemies remaining. Ruina has also retreated.
Okay, all units, return. The battle is over.


[Tower, Operations Room]
Is that so? Prime Minister Kagatie called a ceasefire… I apologize. I apologize for causing everyone trouble because of my actions.
No one could have predicted what was going on with BESPA or what happened with Beck. Don’t worry about it.
But the Ruina…
Gentlemen, a report has just come in from Lady. It seems that BESPA’s Largaine base has been destroyed, thought to be by Ruina. Between the base and the nearby town, there are very few survivors.
Largaine?
Even though it was BESPA’s main surface base, this isn’t something we can be completely happy about…
Exactly. It could be their “guerrilla force” again, but it could also be something different. Let’s head to Europe.
It would help me a lot if you could do that. Please keep Miss Relena on board too.


[Ra Cailum, Officer’s Quarters]
I see… Perhaps the mental sympathy with the enemy must have been strengthened. But Antarctica… Were they “created” there…?
I, more than anyone else, understand them more than Rim. It’s like she was another version of myself. She’s confused. Likely from touching my human heart. If things continue like this, she believes that she’ll be erased by the being who created them. But she’s not afraid of that. She just knows it’ll happen.
The “King of Ruin”…
She has an imperfect heart… No, I don’t want her to disappear. I want to help her. Why ? Why are they…
Sympathy of the heart and soul… You’re both connected by that system, and you’re probably sharing things because of it. Josh, why didn’t you cut the system?
I don’t know… Maybe it’s that thing inside me…
[The door opens]
I’m coming in, Josh.
Tetsuya Tsurugi, right? What’s wrong? Why do you have that stern look on your face?
You guys… What do you know about them? Why are you hiding? Answer me. You can’t fool me anymore.
Tetsuya… I’m sorry, just give me some time… Just a little more time. I’ll tell everyone. Trust me. Please.
…


[Tower, Rec Room]
Excuse me.
Um, how’s Dorothy doing?
Oh, it’s you guys. Tell them, Norman.
It appears that during the fight, Miss Dorothy short circuited.
No… Dorothy did it of her own volition to escape Beck’s control.
…My apologies for saying that. I think it would be a good idea to replace the memory circuit. Though she will lose some of her memory…
Not all of her memories, right?
Is she going to forget about us? I don’t want that to happen!
Yeah… Is there anything you can do about it? Dorothy is part of our precious family too.
I know she would be happy to hear that. Norman, it’s fine. What happens to Dorothy’s memories is up to her to decide.
Understood. Miss Dorothy is very lucky to be loved by all of you little ladies. I’ll do something about it.
Thank you, Roger and Norman.


[?????]
…The “King of Ruin” is telling me to go to Contagio. I’m going, Ignis.
Ah… fine.
[She leaves]
(...It’s strange. Really strange. Laci’s behavior is strange. It can’t be. We were the only twins, born at the same time, among the Melior Esse. We should be the same. But… What happened… Is it his… that human’s fault? But why…)

The next stage is a character-based route split, between Josh and Rim. Stay tuned.