The masked swordswoman was able to kill a Steel Seeker with a single blow. And just as we thought, she was onto us, and she demanded we show ourselves. |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Masked Swordswoman |
"I don't mind who comes out. I just want to speak to whoever's the leader." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Leader, meaning, Shashou?" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"But that's too risky. We can't send the Conductor to deal with someone we don't even know. Wouldn't it be better to have someone else represent him?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I'll go." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"No, I'll go." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"No, Yakutsk, you need to stay back in case something happens to Sir Conductor..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Oui oui, enough of that. That lady says she's willing to talk, so why don't Sir Conductor go ahead and learn as much as possible for us?" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"I agree. Conductor should go in this case as our team leader." |
Conductor |
While I appreciate your enthusiasm, Yakutsk and Queensway... This isn't combat related. I should be the one to go as the leader of the SSS. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"...Affirmative. But be careful not to get too close. We never know what she's planning." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Masked Swordswoman |
"Looks like your discussion's over. Are you the commanding officer?" |
Conductor |
I can't say whether I'm the commanding officer or not, but I'll say I'm in charge of those hiding in the bushes. So long as our affiliation is unknown, there are things I can and cannot tell you. |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Masked Swordswoman |
"I have a rough idea regardless. Your unit is part of the Allied Forces, and you came to investigate matters relating to the Steel Seekers." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Masked Swordswoman |
"I hear there's a Divine Child that can pilot the Mist Train. Sure looks like the Allied Forces is really pulling out all the stops. It's a nuisance to us, but I suppose it can't be helped." |
Conductor |
From the way you talk, it's safe to assume you aren't from the Allied Forces. I would like to know your affiliation, if possible. |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Masked Swordswoman |
"You wouldn't know if I told you, but sure. Gosh, you're a pretty smooth talker for a commanding officer of the Allied Forces." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I'm Queenrose. I'm part of an organization that doesn't owe allegiance to any country or army. It has many names, but let's see..." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Resistance, is what we're mostly known as." |
Conductor |
The Resistance? I've certainly heard of it. But what exactly does your organization do? |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Can't go much into details. But just know that I'm neither your enemy nor ally. For the time being." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"...Hm?" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Your face... Could you be..." |
Queenrose, the masked swordswoman, noticed something and stepped towards me. She is fully within range to strike, given her combat power, but I can't sense any hostile intent from her, so I'm at a loss to decide what to do. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I won't allow you to come any closer!" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"...Oh?" |
While I was wondering what to do, Queensway stepped forth. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Even if you have no hostile intent towards him, I will not allow you to approach any further than that. We have seen your conduct in part and in full. We have an obligation to ask who are you and what you're doing." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Queensway! Calm down! Don't provoke her any further!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Yeah, we all agreed we'd handle this peacefully!" |
Conductor |
Queensway was not the only one coming out of hiding. The rest of the team appeared, encircling us. |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I see, that's quite an excellent unit here. But if you think you've got me surrounded with this, you're sorely mistaken, not a bad idea granted." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Rest assured. I have no intention of hurting anyone. All I'm asking for all of you would be to forget whatever you saw here today. That's for both our sakes." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"This sure won't be a simple consultation." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"We thank you for killing the Steel Seeker. But there are so many statements suspicious from you. Just because we are not enemies doesn't mean we can trust everything you say." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"You said all that stuff about weakening the Allied Forces and spreading the Mist, I cannot overlook such statements as a knight!" |
Conductor |
Queensway has a valid point. This masked swordswoman Queenrose seemed to approve of the Steel Seeker spreading the Phantom Mist. Depending on the what she says next, we may have to restrain her. |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I told the man earlier. Even if I told you my purpose, you wouldn't be able to understand. So I'll spare further words." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Why and what I fight for is a personal matter. I'm not someone that's easily swayed by others and I don't change for just anything. Provided the change isn't anything major." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"However, your objectives are different from the Allied Forces, correct? Wouldn't that mean you might run into conflict with us someday then?" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"We just might." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Grrr." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"St. Irish Knight. Let me ask you something." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"What is it that you're fighting for? Why did you choose the path of steel and not the path of the knight?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"What am I fighting for...?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"......" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"...You know you don't have even enough time to draw your sword in this small gap of time?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Oh no!" |
Queenrose was instantly behind Queensway, she then lightly poked the back of Queensway's head with the tip of her finger. |
Queensway stood facing directly forward, her sword drawn. From where she stood, it felt like an adult teasing a child. |
--This was the biggest insult to a knight. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I pulled out my sword, what unintentional lapse I've..." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I was told that the Mist Train was up and running. I was a bit worried it would be a problem for is, but if this is all you have to offer, then it's no big deal. The Allied Forces were still unprepared..." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I'll be heading to the spring that's just up ahead. If you want to show how strong you are, meet me there." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Are you trying to ask her to a duel?" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"I wouldn't ever do something so pointless. There's a lump of poison over there that was spit out. It's a pretty strong Mist Monster, and if left alone, it'll devour this forest and head for the towns along with the Phantom Mist." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"What did you say!?" |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"It was supposed to be my job to kill it, but I don't mind letting you have the honours. Though if you value your life, you may want to just leave it to me." |
![Story Queenrose.png](/images/3/35/Story_Queenrose.png) Queenrose |
"Out of respect for your pride as a knight, I'll tell you this much. You all can decide the rest for yourselves." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Hey, wait!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"She disappeared!? Eh? She was here until just now though!?" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"The spring huh... That's a fair distance to go on foot. Conductor, what do you want to do? Do we turn around and regroup?" |
Conductor |
I would want to follow Queenrose if we could. But let's take a rest here for a moment. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"......" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Yes, you're right. That's for the best." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"What, am I fighting for..." |