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Crimson particles gather in Alpha's left hand, linking together her consciousness and Lucia's.
The noises in Lucia's M.I.N.D. gradually lowered, along with her level of infection.
Were you trying to release your power and find a way to contain it through the battle just now?
Did you notice that?
We fought so many times. Of course I can tell if there's something wrong with you.
Stop pretending that you understand me... But you were right.
Why did you do that?
That's the only way to buy more time.
You are right. The Ascension-Network is our common enemy now.
If we really fought to death, that would be just what it wanted.
Are you suggesting that this is also part of the filtering? That we can sense each other's whereabouts?
What exactly is filtering?
...Some things can only be understood when you connect to the Ascension-Network. Do you want to become an Ascendant?
Lucia shakes her head.
Then stop asking.
Come with me. I accept your offer for now.
You can still regret it now. I mean, if anyone sees you with me, your Gray Raven will be in trouble.
It has nothing to do with Commandant and others. I testified before I came here.
Hah, relax. The place we are going is still a secret.
Maybe they would panic more with that being exposed. Who knows?
...What exactly have you been investigating?
The North Asian Research Institute of Life Science and Evolution. It has another more common name, Fort Winter.
It's the most secret lab Kurono was hiding from the world. You will also find the records about the Project Winter that you have been tracing.
