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Ohoho, you can run, but you can't hide!
Hmph... W-we won't lose to you Babylonian devils! Everyone, attack!
Buddy up! Swimming by, complete! Supersonic Derek Wahoo!
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Aaa-rgh! I'll beee baaack!
Atiel... I don't think you should be teaching the ARU kids that we're devils... That can't be right, can it?
We're just messing around... It's fine!
Far away from battle, you see Simon and Atiel frolicking with children.
A few armed fishermen are off to the side. Looks like they are the ones living in the residential regions that Simon mentioned.
Oh! Rosetta! Rosetta, you're back?!
Before you introduce yourselves, a child in a thick downy jacket, wearing a shiny gadget around his neck, notices you and the others.
Evan, what was that?
Oh, that was Derek's whale song. I recorded it some time ago. Do you like it?
Anyway, what brings you here?
I came with everyone to live here not long ago. Then those monsters attacked... But since you're here, Rosetta, that means we can go home!
Mh-hm. I'll have you home in no time.
Anyway, who's the egghead?
That's just how the kids call Polar Soldiers. Since it's all round and tubby.
This is the commandant of Gray Raven. Remember?
Oh... Yeah, I remember!
Rosetta's reminder seems to have jogged Evan's memory. He immediately tries to shield Rosetta behind him, like a mother hen protecting her chicks.
I won't let you go, Rosetta!
I'm sorry. Evan is...
Hmph, we'll see!
Alright, calm down. We have to get down to business. Come on, go on and play with the other kids.
Hey! Wait up!
Before Evan could protest further, a fisherman suddenly lifted Evan and threw him right onto the children's snow pile with expert precision.
Sorry for troubling you all.
Looking the fisherman up and down, you recognize him from before. His expression was much softer now, looking squarely at Rosetta and the other Forest Guards.
Rosetta, this is what I was talking about earlier.
Yeah... Even if there are only a few people, everyone is pointed in the right direction.
But regardless of how good it gets, the Forest Guards are still branded as "sinners"...
Don't salt the wound, Simon...
I'm just stating a fact. Keep your hands to yourself!
Atiel and Simon walk over, but Atiel is somehow limping as if something's wrong.
A connection on my foot is probably just on the fritz... But it doesn't matter. I can continue to fight.
Yes, the recon has been completed as well.
In short, the remaining Forest Guards and us Babylonians will set out in ten minutes and lure the bionics into battle.
Gotcha... That should prevent the base from sustaining any collateral damage.
That's what I was thinking. The fishermen also wish to join the fray. So we plan on having them protect the rear.
Atiel, you and I will protect the rear along with the fishermen.
Wait, why won't you let me join the frontline, Simon? I'm just a little banged up is all...
It's not because of that. You're just needed in the rear... I am taking your injuries into consideration, so after the battle you can return to the base to get fixed up. Afterward, you can rejoin the front line.
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We'll be responsible for luring the enemy. Simon and the others will support from the rear, correct? [player name] will be in charge of the Forest Guard.
Yep, we can't connect with you without any modifications, but we'll be sure to carry out your orders.
Glad I can trust you.
So we launch a joint attack like last time, Diana?
Yup, we're running together again.
No, I can't run anymore...
No worries, I've got backup.
Backup?!
