To conquer the "Giant Tree Railroad", we once again turned on the magic power to an abandoned station hidden in the Sea of Fog. We, the Special Steel Squad, succeeded in establishing a foothold for the strategy to reach the Giant Tree. |
In addition to the Out-Siders of the Order of St. Iris, joining us were also the elite unit called the Tsukiyo Banshuu from Nishiki, and they are backing up the SSS to explore the Giant Tree. |
Queensway |
"This place is starting to look a lot more like a base." |
Vivienne |
"Yes, it is. I'm surprised that it became such a great base in just a few days after we released our powers.
Once the barriers were activated, it's surprising how comfortable it is in the Sea of Fog." |
Vivienne |
"Now, it would be perfect if only there was a shopping mall too..." |
Putra |
"No, what do you mean by perfect? Even if there was a shopping mall, I don't think it would be comfortable at all. I don't feel at home here." |
Vivienne |
"Eh, why?" |
Putra |
"Because, I mean, all these people here seem so scary." |
Vivienne |
"Do they?" |
Putra |
"For example, you know, those people over there." |
Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Putra |
"..." |
Vivienne |
"..." |
Stronger Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Ohana |
"..." |
Stronger Tsukiyo Banshuu |
"..." |
Putra |
"...Right? Not at all relaxing, is it?" |
Vivienne |
"The Tsukiyo Banshuu of Nishiki. I've never seen them resting. I wonder if they're eating their food or something." |
Putra |
"I think they're eating. Ohana was there and..." |
Vivienne |
"Mademoiselle Ohana... is as enigmatic as ever." |
Islington |
"Come, come! Everyone gather round for a moment? I, Lady Islington, the world-famous Super Divine Child, has obtained some useful information that could lead us to the offense of the Giant Tree!" |
Queensway |
"Useful information that could lead to the offense of the Giant Tree!" |
Yakutsk |
"That's quite sudden, isn't it? We've been stranded here for days without a clue." |
Yakutsk |
"So? What information did you get?" |
Islington |
"Mhmmhmmhmm... listen and be amazed~?" |
Islington |
"I've found a location where there might be a route map to the Giant Tree!" |
Queensway |
"That's the Giant Tree route map, isn't it!?" |
Yakutsk |
"If we have the route map, we can go ahead on the Mist Train. We don't have to use Gate magic or any other spine-chilling force. We can get close to the Giant Tree." |
Islington |
"Not only can we get close to it, we might even be able to get inside, you know?" |
Queensway |
"Into the Giant Tree? You can get in using the Mist Train?" |
Islington |
"My cute little fox here will explain that to you~" |
Yoshino |
"Hello. I'm Yoshino, the cute little fox." |
Yakutsk |
"Yoshino, I thought you'd been gone for a while, you were with Islington I see." |
Yoshino |
"I was bribed with Abura-age. That's why I'm helping Islington with her work." |
Yoshino |
"But don't worry, I'm not her servant. Yoshino's mind and body will always belong to Shashou." |
Putra |
"I see..." |
Vivienne |
"Well, I guess we'll let the little fox who was bribed with fried tofu explain it to us then." |
Yoshino |
"Yes. I will explain it to you very carefully." |
Yoshino |
"The Tsukiyo Banshuu of Nishiki and the Out-Siders of St. Iris discovered something very interesting shining in the darkness of the night." |
Queensway |
"What do you mean by shining in the dark? Does it glow?" |
Yoshino |
"It hides during the day and reveals its entrance only briefly at night. It is a Portal where the romance never stops!" |
Vivienne |
"A hidden portal that appears at night. That's certainly romantic." |
Putra |
"Eh, where is it? It sounds dangerous." |
Vivienne |
"Putra still doesn't know what romantic means. Next time I will take the time to teach her plenty." |
Yakutsk |
"The Portal only appears for a moment, doesn't it? How long is that?" |
Yoshino |
"About the time it takes for Yakky-tan to keep her eyes open when she shampoos her hair." |
Yakutsk |
"What the, it's really just a split second." |
Queensway |
"Wait? Is it true?" |
Yakutsk |
"What?" |
Queensway |
"What? Do you have to keep your eyes closed that long when you shampoo?" |
Yakutsk |
"..." |
Yakutsk |
"So, anyway!? Where is this suspicious place?" |
Yoshino |
"You'll see it after you pass through a slightly scary forest. Yakky-tan may not like it, but we have to go there." |
Yakutsk |
"I-I don't mind. If that's our mission, I have to go." |
Islington |
"That's it! That's your mission! Now go to that suspicious spot and get the Giant Tree Route Map!" |
Yoshino |
"That is why the SSS is setting out. We don't want to go hungry, so get your ekiben ready!" |
Putra |
"Wait a minute. It's good that we're going, but this weird spot is only open during the night, right? So there's no point in going there right now, is there?" |
Vivienne |
"It only takes a moment for the entrance to appear. When Yakutsk shampoos, her eyes are closed most of the time." |
Yoshino |
"Sei sei sei. Don't be in such a hurry, ma'am. Let's hear Yoshino's explanation all the way through." |
Vivienne |
Ahah~, who sounded like she has explained everything to us just now? Which one of you little girls is the one who is not very good at explaining things?" |
Yoshino |
"Oh, oof, not my ears. Not my ears please~" |
Yakutsk |
"Stop messing around like that! And Vivienne, stop fluffing Yoshino every time! |
Vivienne |
"Oho, you sounded angry. I think I've made someone jealouuus~" |
Yakutsk |
"What did you say?" |
Vivienne |
"Nuthiiing~" |
Yakutsk |
"So, how on earth do we get into this mysterious portal that only appears for a moment?" |
Islington |
"Well, actually, there's an interesting trick on the Portal~" |
Islington |
"...It's as if the Portal doesn't disappear if there's someone inside.' |
Queensway |
"So you're saying that someone is already someone already inside the Portal ?" |
Islington |
"Of course~! It's very dangerous inside because of the Mist, but there's a brave soul of the Out-Siders who insisted on going in as we speak~" |
Putra |
"What a daredevil... I guess that's what it takes to be the Out-Siders." |
Vivienne |
"For that individual's sake. Let's get to the scene as soon as possible." |
Islington |
"Yep, yep, get to her as soon as possible~ That person, she seems to have been fighting the Mist all night alone~" |
Vivienne |
"All night long... Why isn't anyone joining her?" |
Yoshino |
"Because we don't know what's going to happen. She's watching on her own for now. The scouting team is watching the Portal all the time." |
Islington |
"There should be some reliable allies standing by once you get to the POI. For more information, ask the officer from the Out-Siders who will be waiting for you there. After that, I leave the decision to the officer and Conductor!" |
Queensway |
"There's an officer from the Out-Siders here? I didn't even realise that such great people were on this mission." |
Yakutsk |
"Hmph. What about the Out-Siders? We are the SSS. It's unacceptable if you get scared and fall behind." |