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M-11 Queen's Arrival

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The data's correct. This warning call was from Liv's comms.

I see... I don't recommend going forward. We should immediately retreat and locate Liv, and wait for reinforcement.

As you discuss among yourselves how best to retreat, one mechanoid guard with only its skeleton frame left stands up and drags its broken body before you all.

You are... Commandant.

The rest of you must be Constructs from Babylonia. I am grateful—you two have helped me improve on the defense of the Golden Vortex.

I-is this a trap?

This mechanoid should have a projection device, if I recall correctly...

Here! Now you can all see me.

I have been watching you since you entered this desert.

I am Nat, Queen of Gold, the Golden Construct, the Nemesis of the Punishing Virus, She who is the Last Hope of Earth.

Lee... make sure there's no one ambushing us. Give me the clear, and we're out of here.

Are you worrying about Liv? I can take you to see her.

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Let me establish that I do not "have" Liv with me. But with a snap of my finger, and my servants will destroy her as they would have devour you.

As soon as Nat finishes speaking, all the mechanoids that can still move begin to make their way toward you, even if they only have one arm left.

I suggest you reconsider my offer, and whether you can afford the alternative.

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Why do you want to see us?

Not at all! I only want to see your commandant.

I am a Queen of her word.

My servants will lead the way.

From what she said, Liv should be fine for now...

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We have to do what she says for now.