When the Mist Train drove away from the horde of monsters, the Phantom Mist that had been chasing Mary and Vorkuta disappeared without a trace. |
Mary and Vorkuta reported that the huge Phantom Mist was caused by a Steel Seeker who can communicate. Mary's deduction is it dissipated its magic when it realised that its prey had escaped. |
Based on this report, it was determined that it was the Mistism cult that called in the Phantom Mist. |
How the Mistism Cult came to Iris Metro is a mystery, but if they came on foot through the Eisengrad Metro Hole like we did, , then the Phantom Mist Cult's forces would be no small matter for any other army. It is not a level that can be competed. |
Yakutsk |
"I wonder if the destruction of the M. Eisengrad's Railway Army is also due to the demon army led by the Mistism cult." |
Bestyakh |
"If so, it is a serious felony. Not only do they have demons with them, but they also destroyed the Railway Army's base..." |
Mary |
"That's, not always the case." |
Bestyakh |
"Are you saying that there are other enemies other than the Mistism cult?" |
Mary |
"We have recently received information that a 'monster' is rampaging near the M. Eisengrad Giant Tree. It is possible that the Railway Army base was destroyed by said monster." |
Yakutsk |
"Monster... If it's not a Mist Monster, then it's some kind of demonic beast." |
Bestyakh |
"I've fought demonic beasts a few times, wouldn't it really be a stretch for them to destroy a base? The base near the Giant Tree should be well-protected." |
Mary |
"Be it Mist Monsters or demonic beasts, things that have sucked Poison change greatly in appearance and nature. The name 'monster' is appropriate regardless." |
Bestyakh |
"Sucked Poison?" |
Mary |
"That's what the Samantha said when it contacted Vorkuta. It seemed to have some important information. The Steel Seeker was also after this Samantha." |
Yakutsk |
"This has something to do with the Giant Tree. The Samantha we met in Valentz was no ordinary Samantha either..." |
Bestyakh |
"That's the whistle to warn of something wrong outside the car." |
Yakutsk |
"We've slowed down suddenly. Maybe something's found on the tracks." |
Yakutsk |
"Hold it, what exactly is going on?" |
Putra |
"She found an old building right next to the tracks, Vorkuta says it looks 'familiar'..." |
Vivienne |
"That kid, she wants investigate there without asking." |
Yakutsk |
"So? What is Vorkuta doing now? I thought she promised Mary earlier that she would 'be a good girl'." |
Putra |
"Tayshet has managed to stop her... Rather forcefully." |
Vivienne |
"She's suddenly trying to jump off the train. A lot of effort was required to stop her." |
Mary |
"Is that building a real building? Not just an illusion created by the Mist?" |
Vivienne |
"'It's real. There are a lot of them up in the North,' that's what Vorkuta said." |
Mary |
"I see. It's not just a coincidence that she's here, then..." |
Mary |
"Very well. Let's investigate that building. Stop in front of it and let's go on foot. The Mist Train should not be allowed near that building." |
Bestyakh |
"What exactly is the purpose of having building here in such a place? If it was a Railway Army facility, Vorkuta should know..." |
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Vorkuta |
"Let me go, Tayshet. If no one else is going, then I'll have to go alone." |
Tayshet |
"Won't let you go, it's against orders for Vorkuta to go without permission, and Tayshet doesn't tolerate violations of orders." |
Yoshino |
"And it's not 'no one else is going', it's 'we haven't decided what to do yet'." |
Tayshet |
"Yoshino is right. A rash person can get hurt." |
Vorkuta |
"I don't care if I get hurt! I have to go into that laboratory!" |
Mary |
"What's all the hoo-haa about? The two little kids are admonishing each other off..." |
Vorkuta |
"Because the enemy is right in front of us and no one wants to fight! If we don't, we'll let the bastards get away!" |
Mary |
"Don't yell. I'll listen to you, and you'll talk to me." |
Vorkuta |
"......" |
Yoshino |
"Mary, sure is an adult." |
Tayshet |
"Vorkuta is a good girl too." |
Vorkuta |
"...That lab hides in the Mist if one leaves it alone. If one finds it, you have to get inside quickly or it'll disapppear." |
Mary |
"What's inside?" |
Vorkuta |
"Demonic beasts." |
Bestyakh |
"Demonic beasts..." |
Vorkuta |
"That's a research facility for demonic beasts. There are a lot of strange freaks inside, and they do all sorts of experiments on them. They are very ferocious. When they get out of control, they can call in the Mist." |
Mary |
"Is what you have said true?" |
Vorkuta |
"Definitely. I heard it first hand from a guy who worked inside, and I've seen it myself." |
Mary |
"Bingo. We're getting closer to our 'monster'." |
Mary |
"Yakutsk, we are going to check out this research facility. Maybe we can find out why the Mistism cult is here." |
Yakutsk |
"I concur with that. But before we do that, may I have a word with Vorkuta?" |
Mary |
"But of course. After you." |
Yakutsk |
"Vorkuta, you will now listen to what I have to say." |
Vorkuta |
"What are you, think you're big..." |
Yakutsk |
"Just listen to me. If you want to go over there with us." |
Vorkuta |
"...Tsk, fine." |
Yakutsk remained calm and walked over to Vorkuta, giving her a hard look even if she is much taller than she is. |
Yakutsk |
"Next time, if you try to go anywhere on your own without permission from me and the Conductor again, all of us here will knock you out and tie you to the train. This is not a threat. Capiche?" |
Vorkuta |
"Why the Hell should I listen to you..." |
Yakutsk |
"Conductor's orders. Do you not understand?" |
Vorkuta |
"...Acknowledged. I won't try to go on my own. Happy?" |
Yakutsk |
"Eto resheno. Now then, everyone, let's go." |
Mary |
"You have an excellent sister." |
Bestyakh |
"Yes... I'm proud of my sister." |