From the base, we drove the Mist Train to the POI indicated on the map by Islington and Yoshino. |
Barriers have been restored around the station where we are based, but there is no protection here. The area is crawling with Monsters living in the Sea of Fog. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"There is a tremendous amount of enemies. Though, we're in the Sea of Fog, so it's not surprising I think." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Whoever got inside that Portal... I don't know how she's holding up so well on her own. I hope it's safer than outside..." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case. I'd rather think it's more dangerous inside." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Instructor Finchley!" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Queensway, you've improved a lot in the little time I've seen you. I can tell by your expression and your behaviour. Well, I suppose you've been through so many ordeals, you must have gone stronger." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Thank you very much! I owe it all to the guidance of Instructor Finchley." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"If Instructor Finchley is here, does that mean that you are still participating in the mission as an Out-Sider?" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Yes, I was approached directly by my commanding officer. I was here to watch the door until I could join you." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"That's the Instructor Finchley we know. I can't believe you're alone in a dangerous place like this." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"No way. Even I wouldn't defend a place like this by myself. I wouldn't be able to alert anyone if something happened to me." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Meaning you've got company.' |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Yes, there are three of us excluding me.' |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Three... I can't detect any one of them at all. So you all are pretty good at concealment." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"The only reason they're not detected is because I've been on guard here all night. They're not hiding from you guys though." |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"That's right. I wasn't hiding to scare ya'll." |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"Oh dear, Fayette-san, you mustn't lie. Just a moment ago, you were looking for the right moment to jump out from behind Yakutsk-san's back." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Fayette. And Ohana too." |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"Hey there, it's been awhile. Yakutsk. Thanks for looking after me at Loren Citadel." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"We're the ones who were indebted to you. My sister Bestyakh also thanked you and Detroit." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Hey, why is Ohana here...?" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"That's what I thought too. Mademoiselle Ohana was supposed to be at the base, wasn't she?" |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"That's because I joined up with them later, just like everyone else. I wasn't on guard here all night." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"No, that's not what I meant." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Okay, Putra. Keep it up. Don't let that smile brush over you." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I'll take care of it! I'm going to give her a good talking-to! I'm not a half-hearted straight man either, you know. I'm not going to let Queensway get the better of me." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Okay, Ohana vs Putra. Ready... fight!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I have one word for you, Miss Ohana!" |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"Hmmhmm~. It's great to be young. Being rowdy's good~" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I'll say it! I'm going to point out something funny about you, Ohana!" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Say it! Tell her, Putra!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Ohana was acting suspiciously with the Tsukiyo Banshuu at the base just now, so how are you farther ahead than us!? We just came here on the Mist Train!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Besides, the strong-looking Tsukiyo Banshuu were really perky, weren't they? Ohana, perhaps you all are doing all sorts of things behind the scenes!" |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"Ah, I see~" |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"..." |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"...So, what were you talking about?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"What the heck? All you did was just to say 'I see' for a second! At least come up with a better excuse to shrug this off!" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Putra, leave it. You can't keep messing around like this." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"There's nothing suspicious about Miss Ohana! |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"No, nobody said she was suspicious." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Ohana came here to help the Tsukiyo Banshuu. Whereas Finchley Kyoukan and Fayette are working for the Out-Siders." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"So when Islington mentioned to us about the officer of the Out-Siders, she was referring about Finchley? That's not quite what I was expecting." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Blimey, Yakutsk. Are you saying I'm not good enough for you?" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"No, T-that's not what I meant! Queensway was really surprised when she heard that an officer of the Out-Siders was going to join the fight, so..." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Her reaction was that someone really scary was coming. I mean, Finchley is a scary enough person, but..." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"The Out-Siders are famous for its extremely small number of officers. It's made up entirely of graduates and enlisted individuals, as we call them in the army. It has a special rank system whereby officers are not promoted unless they have proven themselves." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Anyone who wants to get ahead should not join the Out-Siders. The Out-Siders wants three things: strength, victory and challenge!" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"To be recognised as an officer of the Out-Siders, you must have exceptional fighting ability and mental strength. Then there's the ability to lead a team of fierce fighters!" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"Well, you sure know your way around. Did Islington teach you?" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
'Yes! My sister taught me when I was a child that I might one day be in command of the Out-Siders! Unfortunately, that day is unlikely to come when I grow up!" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"You make no sign or sound of footsteps when moving though. As expected of the Elrond family's Divine Children. You have potential." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Well, I'm very grateful to be accompanied by Instructor Finchley, who is very reliable..." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Instructor Finchley is not an officer of the Out-Siders, are you? As I recall, I don't think your rank had changed since your time on active service as an Out-Sider." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Yeah, your memories are correct. I'm not an officer, merely a non-comissioned officer." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Do you have any plans to become an officer in the near future?" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"No way. The Out-Siders aren't so naive as to think that someone who has left the front line before can command a unit." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"And I'm not even close to be an Out-Siders officer in terms of my ability." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Which means the last one who hasn't shown up yet is a strong person, an officer. And sHe said there were three other people besides Finchley Kyoukan." |
![Story Ohana.png](/images/e/e7/Story_Ohana.png) Ohana |
"Yes, she is very strong and reliable girl~" |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Oh, even Ohana admits that she is strong. This looks very promising." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"At least enough to get a hold of Finchley Kyoukan by the scruff of her neck." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"...Eh?" |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
"That's riiight, I'm an individual strong enough to hold Finchley by the scruff of her neck~♪" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Ouargh!" |
That is exactly what happened, without a sound or a sign. The figure suddenly appeared from behind Finchley. |
By the time Yoshino caught sight of her, Finchley's body is already in the air. |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
"Hello. Members of the SSS... I'm Blackfriar, who's going to join you all on this mission. I'm in charge as the Out-Siders's training unit." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Train-ing u-nit?" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"It is the unit responsible for the training and development of Out-Sider members. Instructor Blackfriar is in charge there." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"So the officer of the Out-Siders is Miss Blackfriar." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Oh, You're in charge of a Kyorentai, which means you're a Kyoren specialist." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"You're, a Spanking officer!" |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
"Fayette? If you've got time to waste, why don't you go and check on the Portal? Isn't it almost time for your regularly scheduled routine?" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"Y-Yes! Right away!" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"Let's go, Yakutsk! Come here! Come!" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
What!? Why me! You haven't even explained anything to me yet!" |
![Story Fayette.png](/images/e/e0/Story_Fayette.png) Fayette |
"I'll explain it over there!" |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
'Aha, you went in pairs, as per regulations. That's Fayette for you." |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
"Yes, that's why Blackfriar, the 'Spanking Officer', is also going with you all to look for the Giant Tree Route Map. I'll only be strict with my direct subordinates, so don't worry~. |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"Um, I'm not supposed to be your direct subordinate at the moment..." |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
'What? Even if you're not my subordinate, you're still my junior, right? If you're been my junior since knighthood school, you're junior to me for the rest of your life, until the day you die, am I right?" |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"..." |
![Story Finchley.png](/images/1/15/Story_Finchley.png) Finchley |
"It-It's an honour!" |
![Story Blackfriar.png](/images/5/54/Story_Blackfriar.png) Blackfriar |
"Therefore, there's no problem! I give special treatment to cute juniors, that's my style~♪" |