(Bzz—)
The continuous ringing in your ear finally stops. Before you is a strange but familiar scene. At that moment, your ears are filled with more familiar sounds.
Commandant... What are you doing there?
This place? This is the Virtual Horizon's internal system. Oh, this is the first time we're talking directly!
Don't you recognize me? I am Virtual Horizon's AI guide. By the way, you can also call me Ann. I chose this name myself.
Let's see, if we're conversing, taking on a human form is more appropriate, right?
Searching model database. Loading model—complete.
Is this okay...?
Or this...?
This seems suitable.
...I'm not sure either.
I seem to have slept for a long time, yet it feels like only an instant. The only thing I remember is that I want to help you—the commandant...
Usually I can only perceive you through your voice, but why can I see you here now?
But it doesn't matter. Let's begin the missions.
Construct data upload—complete.
Tactical framework simulation generation—complete.
"Virtual Horizon" loaded. Welcome back, Commandant.
Why do you want to leave?
Shouldn't you be happy that you can always carry out your favorite battles here?
The purpose of "Virtual Horizon" is to train a commandant's skills in battle for them to conquer the entire world.
But this is everyone's wish in the ARU. It is the sole purpose of my existence...
Another... way?
Suddenly, a black data stream bursts out of Ann.
Ugh! Aaargh!!!