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The riot in front of you lets out a strange roar, then turns into remains like before.
It's abnormal for Commandant to not respond. Murol, Xun, we're pulling out.
...I remember saying that before, but...
The projections then fill in the blanks in Lucia's memory.
Lucia... Go...
I'm worried... the commandant is also... in danger... A-after all, we only just escaped.
How could I leave you here?!
She goes to Murol and Xun, trying her best to carry one of them first. At that moment, the long-disconnected former commandant finally contacts her.
...Lucia!
He gasps for air as if he has just been through an arduous battle.
Commandant! Murol and Xun are seriously wounded. I need support!
We can't! I know it's cruel to say this, but leave them there.
I've been ambushed! Get over here and provide backup!
I can't abandon our comrades!
Don't worry about us... Xun and I can transfer our memories... We'll see you again... in no time.
Memory transfer? But that technology is still...
Don't worry... We might lose some memories, but... we'll be fine.
Xun forces a smile under unbearable pain.
LUCIA!!! Get back here ASAP! We don't have much time!
Lucia's projection grits her teeth, showing a sign of reluctance as she leaves her fallen comrades.
D-don't look so dismal... We'll see each other... in our new frames.
Okay... Don't break your promise!
The two of them on the ground struggle to give her a thumbs up, watching Lucia leave.
If we keep laying here... we'll become Corrupted... won't we?
Memory transfer takes time... Hold on a little longer.
Panting, their projections fade overr time, finally disappearing where they lie.
...
Lucia shakes her head. Even though she saw her projection, she still cannot recall any relevant memory data in her M.I.N.D.
But seeing them there confirms what the commandant said about the incident. It really did happen here.
Now that her frame contains data from Alpha, maybe it's time she has her full memories back.
Nikola withheld part of it at first out of concerns. He believed doing so would benefit our ongoing fight.
But that only solves our immediate problem. The longer it's held back, the easier Lucia gets lost in confusion and doubt.
I believe her bond with the Gray Ravens can keep her from crossing that line.
I've sent an access key to your terminal. It'll allow you to use the Spear of F.O.S. to access Lucia's Deep M.I.N.D.
That's where Alpha's memories are locked. You should know what that means.
It's up to you to decide when to use it.
Now that Lucia has accepted the first half of this memory, maybe you can give her permission now?
Just as you try to persuade her, you receive an emergency notification on your comms.
Any issues?
I noticed that you've been in the same location for a while now. I was worried you were in danger.
Alright, but time is of the essence. The Red Tide is incoming.
Evacuate the premises immediately. Bridget should be nearby, she should be able to give you a ride.
After receiving this information, without further ado, you terminate the call and quickly proceed to the designated entrance—
