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On the other side, Roland, who has just received the evacuation order, is expressing his doubts to his companions.
Why did this end so quickly?
...
This whole situation is too bizarre. It wouldn't have ended this fast even with Luna on the field herself.
Don't you believe in Miss Luna's power?
No, if this was a full frontal assault, no one would've been able to stand up to her.
But this was not the case. People would've hid and fled in all directions. It would've taken some time to find them if she was just by herself.
Just like Lamia—
Hey—! Why are you bringing me into this?
When you went taking care of the Babylonian squad who were searching for "that thing," didn't it take you a whole day to get back?
B-because there was a Construct hiding...
See my point? This whole situation is strange.
What's peculiar about a snatch and grab?
Not wanting to continue the conversation with Roland, Gabriel turns to leave. Likewise, Lamia recedes back into the shadows.
What I mean is—
Even so, Gabriel cannot get rid of Roland.
If it was just me and you, what would've happened?
We take what Miss Luna wanted and leave. That's all.
Exactly. "That's all."
Infiltrate the Route Union, take what we wanted, and leave. All without alerting anyone of our presence.
...
If Miss Luna wanted to destroy the Route Union, she would've done it more thoroughly.
She's left so many people alive, each person could be trouble down the line.
Luna's actions couldn't have been for a mission... Understand?
Not to mention, this isn't the first time she's held back.
...
It's just like last time. She had Alpha sparing that guy instead of killing him as if that'd scare him straight. And then what happened?
What are you trying to say?
Would a qualified agent leave loose ends like this?
Gabriel musters up a sneer through his vocalizer covered in heavy cloth and continues walking forward, despite Roland standing in the way.
Hey, where do you think you're going?
Preparations need to be made.
Really? Need a hand?
That won't be necessary. It's just some trivial matters.
Nonsense. You've been unusually busy recently. You must be up to something big.
If you want to complain about not having enough work, just spit it out already.
No, no. That's not what I meant.
Seeing Roland's persistence, Gabriel stops in his tracks.
It's "feeding" time.
Huh? You sure seem attached to it.
Someone who talks to skeletons everyday says I'm attached?
Unable to see Gabriel's face behind his metal face mask, Roland felt a mixture of delight and contempt from him.
Now it's the only thing I care about.
Humanity's worst nightmare has finally come to life. We must see to it that raise it right.
You seem irritated.
...
"Stupid things as always" wouldn't make you have that expression. Does it have anything to do with what Huaxu showed you?
Sister.
Yes?
...The institute brought back some memories from my past.
Alpha remains silent for a moment. Obviously, she knows what Luna meant by her past.
It's now in ruins.
I understand why you feel this way, but that wasn't the smartest course of action.
You don't need to worry about me, Sister.
No one can shake the power of Ascnet. Not as one person. Not as a group.
I wouldn't state the obvious.
Destroying that institute can't change the past. It will only affect your mood.
Do you want to do something for them?
I only did what I wanted to do.
Luna hovers over her sister and gazes off at the ruins in the distance.
I'm not interested in seeking justice for those "sinners."
I'm only interested in uprooting all that I hate.
No matter if my actions benefit others, they will never thank me. But, I've never sought humanity's gratitude.
I only do what I want to do. And that's all I'll ever do.
...Apologies. I always seem to infer the current situation according to how you used to think as a child.
It's fine.
Nothing wrong with habits brought about by memories, Sister.
