Location: R Corp. Hatchery
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
Huff… Is Myo the only one remaining now?
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
Yes, ma’am.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
Wanna bet which Myo will win?
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
I’m surprised you still aren’t sick of this.
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
As much as I dislike that rabid hare… this is the one scene I don’t like to see.
??? Myo #13
Dammit! Looks like I died again!
??? Myo #52
We have to do this fuckery over more?
??? Myo #4213
Stop whining, we’ve been through this many times already.
??? Myo #795
Let’s hurry up and decide the winner now.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
One day with the TT2 protocol at 100-fold output… That’ll cost a lot of energy.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 2
You usually gave us a week.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
I know that sufficient time and population are needed, but we cannot afford to wait any longer.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
One day accelerated 100 times would be about three months.
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
And there’s about five thousand Myos.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
Man, having to fight ten thousand clones of myself for a whole year was pure hell… We had it easier this time!
??? Myo #7
Shit! Shit! Shit!!!
??? Myo #928
That’s about half of us dead.
??? Myo #829
Reminds you of the old days, doesn’t it?
??? Myo #24
The first time I killed me?
??? Myo #19
My hands were shaking like crazy…
??? Myo #4382
Keep killing if you have the time to chat!
(Note)
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
Then we’ll explain the terms and conditions again.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
As per A Corp’s rules, no more than one of an individual may exist in the City for longer than 7 days, clone or original.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
If R Corp. violates this rule, it will lose its qualification as a Wing and will be shut down according to B Corp’s regulations.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
The “7 days” here is measured based on the time scale A Corp. is on.
??? Myo #2128
Die! Die! DIE!!!
??? Myo #2123
Crap! I’ve been feeding on human meat for two months… And it’s my meat, too.
??? Myo #1902
Better than living on it for one year straight.
??? Myo #3901
Why do we have to kill each other, why?!
??? Myo #382
You still don’t get it? It’s to produce the fittest Myo.
??? Myo #17
Some still lose their minds like that even after killing many others. It’s odd how clones of the same person can act so differently.
??? Myo #4319
You’re telling me, most of us are thrilled to kill people now.
??? Myo #192
Because killing was literally the only way to survive!
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 2
This is but a digression, but… you’ll have to be more conservative with using R Corp’s hatchery, or the cloning machine in other words.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 2
Because L Corp. went down so suddenly, we don’t have enough energy suppliers to meet the demands right now.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 2
W Corp. is apparently in emergency for the same reason.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
I suppose so. I heard from the supreme commander that L Corp. was extraordinarily generous about its offer.
??? Myo #1234
I cried a lot at first…
??? Myo #3251
Mmhmm. Shocked that I had to kill myself…
??? Myo #2386
But after killing myself again and again, it became as easy as breathing.
??? Myo #1834
If I can kill myself with ease, what’s to stop me from killing others.
??? Myo #2831
And the joy of being the last survivor was something else.
??? Myo #2812
It was piss annoying to wake up every time with all the memories of struggling to survive, though.
??? Myo #3212
It’s all thanks to the word of advice the Red Mist gave me that I could withstand these hellish times.
??? Myo #635
It’s not the strong who survive…
??? Myo #635
It’s the survivors who are strong.
??? Myo #27
Khh~ The legendary Red Mist rescues me like a hero in the Backstreets, says that, and leaves… Wasn’t it awesome?!
??? Myo #31
You bet it was.
??? Myo #4981
Let’s get back to business and see who survives now.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
For the reasons stated, this will probably be the last time the Fourth Pack can hatch.
T Corporation T Corp. Researcher 1
If you fail again, there won’t be a next chance.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
I’ve been expecting that.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
There wouldn’t be any energy left to use for us.
??? Myo #17
It seems the two of us had the tightest grips on life.
??? Myo #635
No need to hesitate. This is our last fight, so let’s end this with no regret.
Location: R Corp - Fourth Pack Conference Room
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
Looks like I got out last this time.
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
It’s good to see you, rabbit.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
What?! Why the hell would you greet me?!
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
Aw, shit!
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
…Hey, you guys made another bet, didn’t you?!
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
We did, Number 635.
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
The tab’s on you next time we get a drink, Maxim.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
I was so sure Myo #17 would make it. She seemed to have keen senses…
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
17 was a tricky foe, not gonna lie.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
By the way, Maxim! You’re paying for my drink too, right?
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
…For sure. That’s the rule of the bet.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
Hah… Alright, it’s payback time! Let’s wreck those librarians or some shit!
Location: Inside the Library
Servant Roland
That’s what the Singularity of R Corp. was…?
Library Director Angela
They said two of the same person can’t exist at once for a week. What is the reason they set such a peculiar rule?
Servant Roland
Don’t ask me. I don’t wanna know the answer to that…
Library Director Angela
If it was possible to clone dead humans…
Library Director Angela
Then why did he create me… And the Sephirot.
Library Director Angela
He was willing to break any rules or conditions…
Servant Roland
Well, that technology could have its fair share of flaws if we look at it in detail.
Servant Roland
Might need several preparatory steps, or some sort of permit, all that…
Servant Roland
It could be more complicated than it seems on the surface. Maybe what the person you’re talking about did was the best option for him at that moment.
Servant Roland
Still, I’m astounded by it alright. There really is a cloning technology for humans.
Servant Roland
They can roll with it as long as no more than one of the person exists for longer than a week… What were they thinking there…
Library Director Angela
…This ‘clone’ business feels rather similar to what I’d gone through.
Servant Roland
…I didn’t expect them to be used so ruthlessly, even if they’re clones.
Servant Roland
Are they gonna be stronger than the versions that we received the last time?
Library Director Angela
I can’t say for certain.
Library Director Angela
We’re facing elites that competed against thousands of themselves and came out on top… I imagine it won’t be a pushover.
Location: Library Entrance
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
The air feels heavy.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
This atmosphere makes me feel as though we’re in the Ruins.
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
A Star of the City is not much different from the Ruins in terms of danger.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
And we all died here once.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
Still though, aren’t you guys excited to graze some fresh grass?
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
Myo, please keep your mouth shut for five minutes.
Library Director Angela
…I welcome you once again, dear guests. I am Angela, director and librarian of my role’s namesake.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
Greetings. I am Nikolai, leader of the Fourth Pack of R Corp.
Library Director Angela
You’re saying the same thing as last time.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
…Am I.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
Been a while, Angela! I’ll drop the formality since the contract’s over.
Library Director Angela
Don’t you have any problem?
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
With what?
Library Director Angela
You… You’ve killed countless clones of yourself.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
…So?
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
…Tell me, library director. How much do you know?
Library Director Angela
How can any of you remain sane?
Library Director Angela
You are humans.
Library Director Angela
How is it possible that your mind hasn’t collapsed?
Reindeer Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Rudolph
Captain, I think she’s aware.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
I see. This must be the power of the Library.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
Are you surprised with our way of life?
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
Perhaps it may seem so for a being that is staying in a sheltered environment like a precious flower.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
But this is nothing compared to what we have seen previously in our lives.
Rhino Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Maxim
We have no problem enduring it.
Library Director Angela
You know nothing of my life. You’re…
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
You’re right, we know fuck all about it. So stop being a pissy little crybaby, and let’s just go about our separate ways.
Rabbit Team Leader - 4th Pack of R Corp. Myo
We don’t wanna die here twice, y’know? I don’t care how you lived, and I don’t feel like wasting any of my time listening to it.
Library Director Angela
…Such is the life of the City.
R Corp. 4th Pack Captain Nikolai
You know it well.
Library Director Angela
May you find your book in this place.
