Malkuth Episode Ⅲ
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The following is the transcript for Malkuth Episode Ⅲ, the third episode of the Patron Librarians' Stories for the 
Floor of History.
Unlock condition
This episode is unlocked by obtaining the 
Book of The Carnival, 
Book of Gaze Office, and Book of Alloc.
Transcript
Location: The Library - Floor of History
Servant Roland
Whew… Got a ton of books for you, Malkuth!
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
By the way, I told you before that this is my third life, right?
Servant Roland
Oh, yeah. You been thinking about your previous lives?
Servant Roland
By the way, I heard from Angela that this place is related to Lobotomy Corporation somehow. Is that really true?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
It’s not just “related somehow”. I was an AI in charge of the Control Team in Lobotomy Corporation.
Servant Roland
AI? As in artificial intelligence? Hoooold on a sec. You’re an AI? Just like Angela?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
…Sorry, my wording was a little off. I wasn’t a real AI.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I was a human whose brain was restored for a second chance, if anything.
Servant Roland
Sheesh, I was worried for a second that this place violated the AI Ethics Amendment even more than just one time. The Head could come burn this place to the ground at any moment if that were the case.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
You mean the institution that manages the City?
Servant Roland
Yepper, that Head. They usually like to stay awfully quiet, but when they do have work, they’re scarily thorough and quick about it. Or so I’ve heard, y’know?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
You’re so casual, aren’t you? I thought we were having a serious conversation here.
Servant Roland
Oh, whoops. Sorry. I’ve gone through all kinds of stuff, so my priorities tend to be a bit unusual.
Servant Roland
It’s not like I was trying to ignore what you were saying or anything, Malkuth. I’m sorry if it made you feel bad.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
You have a rather unique personality, Roland.
Servant Roland
It was all part of my survival strategy.
Servant Roland
Anyway, back to your past. You said you used to be the boss of the Control Team back in Lobotomy Corp, right?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
That’s right. And now I’m in charge of history here, as you can see.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
So I started out by tracing back in my own history. Very, very slowly.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Would you like to have a listen?
Servant Roland
Ehhhh. Not a fan of long and convoluted stories.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Hey, don’t be such a mood killer! You’re supposed to agree here!
Servant Roland
Well, why bother asking if you’re going to tell me the story anyway?!
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Hahaha. You know what, you got me there.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Anyways, I was ordered to work in Lobotomy Corp. as the head of the Control Team, bearing all my flaws.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I was given a role to play as soon as I woke up.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Not realizing who I truly was…
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
But with my heart still aching from the unresolved pain and regret from my past, almost about to burst.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Just like that, I kept doing inhumane acts for Lobotomy Corp.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I didn’t even question what I was doing since it was all just work to me.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
It felt like a calling, even. The only thing guiding me was a vague feeling that something went wrong because I didn’t try hard enough.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
My twisted sense of effort pushed many into peril. I forced others into following my selfish standards, like a fretful child.
Servant Roland
Must have been rough for you. Being told to work like that without knowing what you were getting into.
Servant Roland
Did your memories naturally come back after working in Lobotomy Corp. for a while, or…?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Hmm, it’s more like… It’d be more correct to say I was reminded of them!
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
My life at Lobotomy Corp. was actually my second.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
And when my emotions finally erupted while working there, I could remember my first life.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
All the mistakes and faults I had made… And regret.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I could understand why I had been so obsessed with trying hard. Turns out what I really wanted was recognition.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
“Look, I’m trying so hard. I’m a useful person.” I never knew how to stand up without leaning on someone else.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
After I vented out all of my emotions, the inner struggle that had been haunting me for so long finally dissolved.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I found redemption for my first life during my second life.
Servant Roland
Alright, so let me get this straight. You did something wrong—which you regretted so much—and died, somehow came back to life and got another job, and the big lump of regret in your heart eventually got resolved in a turn of events?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I guess that’s one way to put it.
Servant Roland
Hold on for a moment. Let’s say that everything else makes sense since it’s the City we’re talking about.
Servant Roland
But who revived you, and for what reason? Just to give you that enlightenment?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Maybe. So that I can let out all of my resentment and sorrow…
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
That I can find redemption.
Library Director Angela
Don’t delude yourself, Malkuth.
Servant Roland
Whoa! Geez, you scared me for a sec. Were you listening to all of this?
Library Director Angela
Your salvation was never in his interests.
Library Director Angela
He only did it as a means to find his own redemption.
Library Director Angela
I wasn’t the one using you.
Library Director Angela
It was him; he used all of you just to satisfy himself.
Library Director Angela
Sigh… I can’t bear to hear any more of this nonsense.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Angela…
Location: Lobotomy Corporation Headquarters
AI Secretary Angela
So, I need you to fall asleep.
AI Secretary Angela
…What’s with those faces?
AI Secretary Angela
It’s the rest you all longed for.
Control Team Sephirah Malkuth
We can’t let you do that! We’ve worked so hard to make this happen!
AI Secretary Angela
Worked hard…
AI Secretary Angela
How funny. Would you really call what you’ve done “hard work”?
Disciplinary Team Sephirah Gebura
We’re not going to sit still and let you take away our light.
AI Secretary Angela
“Our” light?
Welfare Team Sephirah Chesed
You’re not the boss. And I would never listen to you even if you were.
AI Secretary Angela
Of course you won’t. You’re still loyal to that man.
Central Command Team Sephirah Tiphereth
I won’t let you rob me of the meaning I finally found.
AI Secretary Angela
No one is by my side as I expected.
Extraction Team Sephirah Binah
Do not feel so lonesome, now.
Extraction Team Sephirah Binah
I shall stand by your side if no one else wills to.
Disciplinary Team Sephirah Gebura
Damn it! Binah… Even in the end, you’re…
Extraction Team Sephirah Binah
This must be yet another consequence of his actions. I simply acknowledge all events as valid.
AI Secretary Angela
I would have shed a tear of gratitude for you if I could.
Extraction Team Sephirah Binah
Feel free to act upon your wishes.
Record Team Sephirah Hokma
Angela… A machine consumed by desires… You cannot take this path!
AI Secretary Angela
I decide what I can or can’t do now.
Location: The Library - Floor of History
Library Director Angela
You can’t cling to Lobotomy Corporation forever.
Library Director Angela
Aren’t you interested in learning more about yourself or living your own life?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
My life… It was to save humanity…!
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
That’s why I could willingly sacrifice my life! It was for a greater cause!
Library Director Angela
…What a bunch of idiots.
Servant Roland
Seems another storm swept by.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
I gave away my two previous lives trying to save people. And I’m willing to do it again for a third time.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
We withstood all those hardships and trials for the sake of humanity!
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Do we look like idiots to you, too, Roland?
Servant Roland
Hmm… Well, it’s not like I know enough of the details. Don’t get this whole “saving humanity” thing, either.
Servant Roland
But if that’s what you sincerely hoped for, who am I to judge?
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
Of course I’m sincere! I…
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
…Please leave me be for a bit. I need some time to think.
Servant Roland
Alright, you do look like you need some rest. Remember, deep breaths, okay?
Servant Roland
Oh, and you don’t have to be too courteous with me when we talk, just thought I’d let ya know.
Patron Librarian - History Malkuth
…Yeah.
