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Dominik Memorial Park, Gestalt virtual space.
Moving the video screen of the Eden 16-B region before his eyes, Murray watches the battle with a bemused expression on his face.
The "Veritas" model...? I didn't know the Purifying Force was sent here.
But the way she fights... That's probably just a data mask. Whoever that is, that's not the real Bianca.
But...
I never thought my brother would be here as well.
Looks like I'll need a change of plans.
A sudden icy hint travels up Murray's spine.
—And yet, the surveillance cameras and mirrors he set up beforehand show no one sneaking up on him.
To whom do I owe the pleasure?
...
Hmm, not one for words? Then you must be an enemy.
In that case, I'll have to remind you something.
The icy feeling has yet to reside, but Murray knows that whoever they are, they have taken the bait.
—You've stepped on my welcome mat.
!!!
The iciness is immediately dispelled from Murray's neck. Three rows of iron spikes trail through the space behind him.
Murray quickly turns, pointing a primed data weapon at the emptiness before him.
—No one. But it cannot have been paranoia.
I see... Let me guess, the Scarab Squad?
...
Ahaha, let's have tea some other day. I'm afraid I'm still on a mission and will have to take my leave.
Murray hops off the platform, escaping through a zipline to the core area that was installed beforehand.
