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Lost in thought, Rosetta suddenly receives a transmission from Babylonia. She takes a deep breath to suppress her doubts, then answers the transmission.
Rosetta.
Speaking.
Looks like the comm link is stable. I'll make it quick.
I need you to establish a link with the new CUB, the Combat Unit Booster, to collect field data.
...?
Seeing Rosetta's hesitation, Asimov takes a sip of his coffee and explains further.
I know you're busy with the reconstruction, but there's a reason why it has to be you who tests the CUB. You'll understand once you see it.
Understood.
Find a clearing, and I'll drop the CUB at your coordinates.
Once the dust settles from the airdrop's landing, the security lock disengages after detecting Rosetta, revealing the CUB within.
That's...!
The new CUB standing before Rosetta is an all-too-familiar sight and proof of her years as a Forest Guard.
As you can see, the data for this CUB prototype is based on your centaur module—the one they called "Lindwyrm". Thus, the CUB's combat strength is significantly upgraded.
Due to Babylonia's technical bias, you've been operating in humanoid mode since the Battle of Kowloong, while your centaur module has been stuck at maintenance for one reason or another.
With recent advancements in CUB technology, we've finally managed to repair the centaur module you left behind so that it can return to the surface.
...
But whatever the excuse, we did in fact use your old data without your permission and modified it.
That's fine. That was part of the deal for helping each other.
Restoring it to this state is more than satisfactory.
Thank you.
...Ehm, it's nothing.
The activated CUB lowers its head and stares at Rosetta.
But I'm afraid I have one request.
What is it?
I thought I could never return to the battlefield as I used to.
But this gives me hope. Could you please allow me to reintegrate with it?
...But the humanoid-hybrid structure will be a heavy burden for you. Are you sure?
I'm sure.
...
I see. All I need right now is just field data from the new CUB.
Once you're done collecting the data, I'll help you recalibrate with it.
I'll begin preparations in the meantime.
Understood. I appreciate it.
