Main Scenario/The Weight of a Sword

Thorn Railway Episode
40-1	Commander's Instrument
40-2	"The Thorn Railway"
40-3	Unexpected Departure
40-4	Natural Lift?
40-5	The Weight of a Sword
40-6	Shoulder to Shoulder
40-7	An Honorable Battle
40-8	Samantha and the Altar
40-9	Obstacles That Stand in the Way
40-10	Iridescent Light of Absolution

Putra	"...eeeeEEEESSSS!"
Putra	"...S-SSuccessfully landed!"
Vivienne	"Ouch! Hey Putra, don't just suddenly pose in front of me."
Putra	"Sorry, we stopped safer than I thought we would, so I just..."
Yoshino	"Nice full brake. It was a lift after all."
The scaffolding suddenly dropped us to the lower levels of the labyrinth, but fortunately the impact of the fall was negligible and we all landed unscathed.
Euston	"Is everybody okay?"
Vivienne	"Everyone seems to be fine. Except for Yakutsk, who got pinned under Paddington. Other than that, all clear."
Queensway	"What a relief. It's a miracle that everyone's unscathed after such a quick descent."
Yakutsk	"I'm not unscathed, Paddington's buttocks are right on my face..."
Queensway	"Unlike the lift in Valentz ice walls, there was no mechanism this time. So how on earth did it work? Conductor didn't supply any magic power."
Versailles	"A mystery indeed. I didn't think the entire scaffold could move underground."
Yoshino	"It's pretty painful that we left the Mist Train behind, only Yoshino and friends fell down."
Queensway	"It looks like we're pretty far down. It seems impossible to go back up. So is this actually a trap for intruders?"
Versailles	"That remains to be seen. If it were an intruder trap, it would have collapsed and that would have been the end of us."
Euston	"Maybe we were 'invited' to the ruins... Regardless if this is a safe place or not."
Euston	"Versailles, promptly stay alert on the surrounding area. There are signs of strong enemies."
Versailles	"Understood. How many are there?"
Euston	"Many. But I can't get a hold of what it is. I'm sure it's not just mere Mist Monsters."
Queensway	(Miss Euston's, already ready for battle. I didn't notice it at all, and neither did Miss Versailles...)
Euston	"Here they come!"
Queensway	"Machine soldiers!"
Versailles	"There are more of them than I thought. They're good at concealment alright."
Euston	"Stop being impressed. Begin operations. Protect Conductor and each into your fighting positions. Destroy them before they call in any more reinforcements."
Putra	"These guys are pretty hard to kill, and their numbers are increasing."
Yoshino	"In addition, the weak are protecting the strong soldiers. We had a hard time in Nishiki."
Euston	"Let's make a breakthrough in front of the Rrain and penetrate at once. Putra and Vivienne, you two will escort Conductor, and the rest of you will make your own decisions."
Versailles	"Affirmative. I will make the breakthrough."
Queensway	"Miss Versailles, I will assist you in that role."
Versailles	"That is reassuring. I'd be happy for your aid."
Euston	"Well, you two, you're in charge of the vanguard."
Both	"Yes!"
Euston	(I'll leave it to you... Versailles. Working with Queensway is key with this number of people... Show them that you can do it without Miyako.)
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Versailles	"HAH!"
Versailles	"It's clear over here, what about you, Queensway?"
Queensway	"No problem. Let's move forward."
Versailles	"There are many of them, but they are not a threat. Is there no officer class to lead the unit?"
Queensway	"So far I don't see any strong threats. There are no strong enemies like the ones we fought in the northern factories or in Jusatsu Forest."
Versailles	"Let's push through. We will not lose to these people."
Versailles	"They have no pride, no conviction, so they are weak. Their swords do not hold as much weight as Mademoiselle Queensway's."
Queensway	"You're just saying that to make me happy."
Versailles	"It's true though. Queensway's sword has weight. It is a sword that wishes for peace, believes in hope, and is strong, just like a St. Irish knight."
Queensway	"If you say so, then your sword is the same too, Miss Versailles."
Versailles	"I'm not there yet. To become a stronger knight, I need to gain more experience in actual combat."
Queensway	"Miss Versaille, you are strong enough. When it comes to swordsmanship, you are more skilled than I am..."
Versailles	"We won't know that until we have a duel for real, since Mary has trained you quite well."
Versailles	"And I don't mean 'weight' in terms of swordsmanship. Say, St. Iris's strongest knight, Mary Rosegarden. Why is she so strong? Have you ever thought about that?"
Versailles	"Is Mary weak if she does not carry a sword? Are her words and actions light?"
Queensway	"No. She is neither weak nor light."
Queensway	"I see now... It's because of her pride and conviction, that Mary is so strong."
Versailles	"A knight's sword protects his or her people. One who loves his sword is proof that they love their people with all their heart, and Queensway you love your sword too. Maybe that's why you care so much about 'skill'."
Versailles	"A true strong person makes their fellows' swords stronger. When you fight next to someone who loves their sword, your sword may feel lighter than usual."
Queensway	"Is that what they teach at Metro?"
Versailles	"No, this is not a teaching. I guess there is some acceptance of it, but it is just my own personal way of thinking or rule of thumb."
Versailles	"ーーI can tell when I fight next to Knight Commander Euston. When I fight next to her, my sword feels lighter."
Queensway	"I also feel better than usual when I fight with Mary, and I thought it was because she was defeating enemies for me, but maybe there is an effect like you said, Miss Versailles."
Versailles	"Of course there is. I'm sure there must be. The knight's swords resonate with each other and creates a strong force."
Versailles	"My sword too, is also influenced by Queensway's. It is in good shape. My body and my sword are much lighter than usual."
Versailles	"It's a special thing to have friends who can help each other improve, and I'm glad to have met you, Mademoiselle Queensway. As a knight, I am very happy to have met you.
Queensway	"Miss Versailles..."
Versailles	"Anyway, if all we do is talk, it looks like we'll have more machine soldiers. Not only in the front, but also in the back."
Queensway	"I was only focused on the front. Wouldn't it be better to cover the rear guard?"
Versailles	"But if we do not focus on the front, we cannot breakthrough. Let's split up and deal with the situation. I'll stay on the front line and you take the rear, Queensway!"
Queensway	"Then you will be alone for a while though, Miss Versailles."
Versailles	"If we both leave, the enemy numbers will only increase. Don't worry. If it gets too tough, I'll retreat."
Queensway	"Affirmative. Take care."
Versailles	"Oui, Mademoiselle Queensway."
Versailles	"HAAAAHーー!"
Queensway	"Amazing... She was able to accurately hit the enemies' vital points and take them down. I can't keep up with that speed..."
Queensway	"......"
Queensway	"I was the only one competing with her for sword skills... It should be hard to keep up with her."
Queensway	"I can never lose this battle. As a knight, I must protect my people!"

Thorn Railway Episode
40-1	Commander's Instrument
40-2	"The Thorn Railway"
40-3	Unexpected Departure
40-4	Natural Lift?
40-5	The Weight of a Sword
40-6	Shoulder to Shoulder
40-7	An Honorable Battle
40-8	Samantha and the Altar
40-9	Obstacles That Stand in the Way
40-10	Iridescent Light of Absolution