When the otherworldly monster blocking the entrance to the Steel Tree was defeated, the Phantom Mist that had been hanging over the area disappeared and the evil-like demonic power became almost imperceptible. |
What was that monster doing here in the first place? |
In the past, a monster-like gatekeeper appeared in the Giant Tree Railroad, but I have a feeling that this one's nature is slightly different from that. As Yoshino said, is this also an 'otherworldly monster'? |
Is it a monster that came from the otherworlds via the Steel Tree? |
Or is it a trap that someone has deliberately placed to stop them in their tracks? |
We don't really know. That eerie demon gave us no information from the moment it confronted us until it disappeared. |
Come to think of it, we have not yet encountered a single Samantha once since we liberated the Station. In a situation like this, we want a Samantha's advice. Hearing Yoshino's words like that, I thought, well, that's for sure. |
We have been helped a lot by that mysterious presence called a Samantha. It always appeared near Giant Trees and left some words for us. |
However that is not the case when we are in front of this Giant Tree. I wonder what the other St. Irish Samanthas are doing nowadays. |
――I feel a little sad, if not heartbroken. Is this what it means when a Giant Tree dies? |
![Story Farringdon.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Farringdon.png) Farringdon |
"Islington, you have done well this time. I've seen your bravery with my own eyes." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Ehehe, I was a little bit too enthusiastic. Even though Mr. Conductor was there." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Thanks for coming, I have to admit I was a bit nervous when I was surrounded by those Mistism cultists." |
![Story Farringdon.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Farringdon.png) Farringdon |
"Anyone would be confused in that situation. It must have been terrifying to be attacked by people who wanted to kill you." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Mhm, yeah it was..." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"It was scary. People of the same kind trying to kill each other..." |
Conductor |
But Islington persevered well. The Islington of the past would have used magic to force her way through mercilessly. If she had done so, the casualties on the Mistism side would have been significant. |
Conductor |
In terms of Paddington and boosting the morale of the troops, Islington helped us a lot in this operation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Islington. |
Conductor |
You have saved this country many times. That fact is known to many people today. |
Conductor |
Behind you, Islington, were the warriors of the Five Nations. They will take what they saw today back to their countries and tell their stories. You will be remembered in the future as heroes of Iris Cloud and Iris Metro. |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Oh come on, what are you talking about now, Mr. Conductor? Ain't that a bit too cheesy...?" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"......" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Sorry... Sister Farringdon. Mind if you stay away for a minute?" |
![Story Farringdon.png](/images/c/c8/Story_Farringdon.png) Farringdon |
"Yeah. I'll see you later." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"......" |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Dummy.... Stop trying to make me cry in front of my least favourite sister." |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"You really are a man oblivious to delicateness. You haven't changed a bit since I last saw you." |
Islington's eyes moistened slightly. However, there are no drops from them. She bit her lip, clenched her fist and held on as tight as she could. |
Islington has always held back like that. She has been doing it ever since she was a child. |
'The responsibility of being the Divine Child of House Elrond is shared among all five members. Despite this upbringing, only the youngest sister Paddington received a different education from them.' |
'Why leave Paddington alone? Is it okay to have just us excellent older sisters only?' |
The only one who defended her from their parents... was Islington. She sheltered and loved her fifth sister Paddington, who was said to have no talent, and every time they met, she encouraged Paddington by telling her the simple fact that they are sisters. |
Islington was strong-willed and able to make her intentions clear. |
But such a way of life is very tiring. In the first place, Islington is an aristocrat, a Divine Child. If she goes against her sisters or parents, or speaks out against those in power, such behavior will lead to her own demise. |
How many unpleasant experiences has she had while dealing with the people living in the Royal Castle...? |
Her slender, small body has supported the great nation of St. Iris. She deserves better. If that is not possible, then this country cannot be called a "Country of Peace". |
![Story Islington.png](/images/6/6f/Story_Islington.png) Islington |
"Why are you hugging me so casually? No man ever has touched my body so casually you know?" |
Islington trembled slightly in my arms. |
As she starting shaking more, I gently hugged her and whispered in her ear, "Let's bring peace back to this country." |
Islington nodded silently and buried her face in my chest for a while. |
![Story Youko.png](/images/d/d7/Story_Youko.png) Youko |
"At last the time has come. The day when peace will come to my world may be closer than I thought." |
![Story Alma.png](/images/9/98/Story_Alma.png) ??? |
"Uhehe, yes, Lady Youko." |
![Story Alma.png](/images/9/98/Story_Alma.png) ??? |
"By the way, what will Alma and the rest be doing after this? We've snagged that creepy Whatever-ism leader's tail, but can we just kill her?" |
![Story Youko.png](/images/d/d7/Story_Youko.png) Youko |
"My, Alma, that's vulgar. Don't use words like 'kill'." |
![Story Alma.png](/images/9/98/Story_Alma.png) Alma |
"Eeeeh~, but Lady Youko you even use it sometimes." |
![Story Youko.png](/images/d/d7/Story_Youko.png) Youko |
"You should learn to 'hide your claws' a bit more. There are people who react to even the slightest bloodlust." |
![Story Youko.png](/images/d/d7/Story_Youko.png) Youko |
"Haste makes waste... Don't be in a hurry. We must proceed slowly and surely. First of all, how much Poison can the SSS withstand? We will decide after we observe." |
![Story Alma.png](/images/9/98/Story_Alma.png) Alma |
"Whatever it is, I'm okay with it~♪ Uhehe, fun fun fun~♪" |
![Story Alma.png](/images/9/98/Story_Alma.png) Alma |
"Hey Lady Youko, if I do my job properly, please take care of me Alma a lot later, kay?♪" |
![Story Youko.png](/images/d/d7/Story_Youko.png) Youko |
"Yes, of course. With my power... I will inject a lot of it into you." |