| 1 |
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qst202505_msg0001 |
84 |
I see...then the light that was reported
coming from the World Tree was an
attack performed by this Blade? |
| 2 |
|
qst202505_msg0002 |
84 |
It is quite difficult to believe that a
single Blade could produce such
remarkable levels of energy... |
| 3 |
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qst202505_msg0003 |
84 |
You got that right. I saw it myself,
and I still had trouble believing it! |
| 4 |
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qst202505_msg0004 |
84 |
But it's the truth. |
| 5 |
|
qst202505_msg0005 |
84 |
Were it not for KOS-MOS's attack,
we would all have been defeated by
those rogue artificial Blades. |
| 6 |
|
qst202505_msg0006 |
84 |
Hmmm... Well, as long as you have
that power safely under control,
I suppose it is not a problem. |
| 7 |
|
qst202505_msg0007 |
84 |
Thank you for your explanation. |
| 8 |
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qst202505_msg0008 |
84 |
Regarding the artificial Blades, they
are indeed a worrying development. |
| 9 |
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qst202505_msg0009 |
84 |
They are capable of flight, yes?
It seems difficult to guarantee that
they will remain on the World Tree. |
| 10 |
|
qst202505_msg0010 |
84 |
There is a very real possibility that
berserk artificial Blades could end up
descending upon nearby nations. |
| 11 |
|
qst202505_msg0011 |
84 |
True enough. |
| 12 |
|
qst202505_msg0012 |
84 |
I will make use of the Tantal military
and strengthen surveillance around
the World Tree. |
| 13 |
|
qst202505_msg0013 |
84 |
We are most grateful for your wise
decision, Your Majesty. |
| 14 |
|
qst202505_msg0014 |
84 |
However, I feel we will need the
cooperation of the other nations
in this matter. |
| 15 |
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qst202505_msg0015 |
84 |
What do you say, Lady Mòrag?
Would you lend me your aid in this? |
| 16 |
|
qst202505_msg0016 |
84 |
But of course. |
| 17 |
|
qst202505_msg0017 |
84 |
I will report this incident to Mor Ardain,
and advise His Majesty the Emperor to
take suitable preventative action. |
| 18 |
|
qst202505_msg0018 |
84 |
You have my thanks, Lady Mòrag.
I leave the Emperor to you, then. |
| 19 |
|
qst202505_msg0019 |
84 |
Ah yes, one more thing.
There is a request I would like to
make of you all. |
| 20 |
|
qst202505_msg0020 |
84 |
A request? |
| 21 |
|
qst202505_msg0021 |
84 |
What's all this about, then? |
| 22 |
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qst202505_msg0022 |
84 |
Enter, please. |
| 23 |
|
qst202505_msg0023 |
84 |
Who's that? |
| 24 |
|
qst202505_msg0024 |
84 |
Someone you know, Shellhead? |
| 25 |
|
qst202505_msg0025 |
84 |
Hmmmm? Can't say I recognize her... |
| 26 |
|
qst202505_msg0026 |
84 |
It is a pleasure to meet you, Uncle.
My name is Astelle. |
| 27 |
|
qst202505_msg0027 |
84 |
I hope we will get along! |
| 28 |
|
qst202505_msg0028 |
84 |
U-Uncle?!
What's going on here, Pops?! |
| 29 |
|
qst202505_msg0029 |
84 |
This young lady is the daughter
of your cousin. |
| 30 |
|
qst202505_msg0030 |
84 |
It is perhaps no surprise that you were
not aware of her existence. |
| 31 |
|
qst202505_msg0031 |
84 |
She was born after you left
this country, after all. |
| 32 |
|
qst202505_msg0032 |
84 |
Strictly speaking, that makes us first
cousins once removed. I hope you don't
mind me addressing you as Uncle! |
| 33 |
|
qst202505_msg0033 |
84 |
U-uh, I dunno what I'm really meant
to do with a...niece, or cousin, or
whatever you are... |
| 34 |
|
qst202505_msg0034 |
84 |
Well, well, well. Isn't this the sweetest
little family reunion...Uncle? |
| 35 |
|
qst202505_msg0035 |
84 |
Shaddup, you! |
| 36 |
|
qst202505_msg0036 |
84 |
Despite her youth, Astelle is something
of a prodigy who has read all of the
books in the Theosoir library. |
| 37 |
|
qst202505_msg0037 |
84 |
I fear she may have begun to grow
tired of living cooped up here in Tantal.
She is quite the spirited young lady. |
| 38 |
|
qst202505_msg0038 |
84 |
Most recently, she expressed a desire
to explore the Land of Morytha. |
| 39 |
|
qst202505_msg0039 |
84 |
Of course, I told her I could not
possibly allow such a dangerous outing. |
| 40 |
|
qst202505_msg0040 |
84 |
But now she is instead insisting on
visiting all the other nations of Alrest,
before they sink entirely. |
| 41 |
|
qst202505_msg0041 |
84 |
I believe it was you who said I would
do well to see the world, Your Majesty. |
| 42 |
|
qst202505_msg0042 |
84 |
I am simply trying to live up to
your expectations. |
| 43 |
|
qst202505_msg0043 |
84 |
You see what I have to deal with? |
| 44 |
|
qst202505_msg0044 |
84 |
I don't know where she gets this willful
nature from, but once she sets her mind
on something, there is no changing it. |
| 45 |
|
qst202505_msg0045 |
84 |
As such, while I must apologize
for the trouble... |
| 46 |
|
qst202505_msg0046 |
84 |
Might I ask you to take her with you
on your trip to Mor Ardain? |
| 47 |
|
qst202505_msg0047 |
84 |
Take this girl with us on some
international tour? |
| 48 |
|
qst202505_msg0048 |
84 |
We're not just traveling for the
fun of it, you know! |
| 49 |
|
qst202505_msg0049 |
84 |
I am quite aware of that,
thank you very much. |
| 50 |
|
qst202505_msg0050 |
84 |
But you needn't worry about me.
I won't cause any trouble. |
| 51 |
|
qst202505_msg0051 |
84 |
In fact, I might be able to assist
you in some way, Uncle! |
| 52 |
|
qst202505_msg0052 |
84 |
E-enough with the uncle thing!
Can't I at least be, like...a big brother
or something?! |
| 53 |
|
qst202505_msg0053 |
84 |
Oh, if you insist. Let's have a
lovely trip together, "big bro"! |
| 54 |
|
qst202505_msg0054 |
84 |
... |
| 55 |
|
qst202505_msg0055 |
84 |
Wow, Shellhead. I didn't know
you were into that. |
| 56 |
|
qst202505_msg0056 |
84 |
Um, my Prince? Forgive my saying so,
but...you're creeping me out a little. |
| 57 |
|
qst202505_msg0057 |
84 |
Oh, for the...! |
| 58 |
|
qst202505_msg0058 |
84 |
Hey, what's your name? |
| 59 |
|
qst202505_msg0059 |
84 |
I am KOS-MOS. |
| 60 |
|
qst202505_msg0060 |
84 |
Cosmos? That's a funny sort of name. |
| 61 |
|
qst202505_msg0061 |
84 |
You're a Blade, are you? |
| 62 |
|
qst202505_msg0062 |
84 |
Yes. |
| 63 |
|
qst202505_msg0063 |
84 |
That's a pretty unusual body
you've got there. |
| 64 |
|
qst202505_msg0064 |
84 |
It's almost like you're part machine.
Are the machine parts and human parts
connected somehow? |
| 65 |
|
qst202505_msg0065 |
84 |
Do you...have some kind of problem
with my body? |
| 66 |
|
qst202505_msg0066 |
84 |
Problem? No, no problem. |
| 67 |
|
qst202505_msg0067 |
84 |
Hey, would you mind if I tinkered
around with the bits inside? |
| 68 |
|
qst202505_msg0068 |
84 |
I cannot permit that. |
| 69 |
|
qst202505_msg0069 |
84 |
Even if my Master were to order me
directly, I could not comply. |
| 70 |
|
qst202505_msg0070 |
84 |
I thought you might say that...
A shame, a shame. |
| 71 |
|
qst202505_msg0071 |
84 |
Oh, well! It's going to be a pleasure
traveling with you, KOS-MOS! |
| 72 |
|
qst202505_msg0072 |
84 |
I look forward to it, Astelle. |
| 73 |
|
qst202505_msg0073 |
84 |
Shall we leave at once, then? |
| 74 |
|
qst202505_msg0074 |
84 |
Come on, "big bro," you lead the way! |
| 75 |
|
qst202505_msg0075 |
84 |
Urkkk... |
| 76 |
|
qst202505_msg0076 |
84 |
What're you making that look for...
"big bro"? |
| 77 |
|
qst202505_msg0077 |
84 |
We're leaving you behind, "big bro"! |
| 78 |
|
qst202505_msg0078 |
84 |
Will you all give it a rest already! |