$02-00-01-07-1-0 [soundStopAll] [bgm BGM_EVENT_41 0.1] [charaSet A 99502600 1 Mash] [charaSet B 2023000 1 "Archer of Shinjuku"] [charaSet C 98111500 1 "Da Vinci"] [charaSet D 98109400 1 "Altria Alter"] [charaSet E 98109500 1 "Jeanne Alter"] [charaSet F 98108900 1 "Citizen A"] [charaSet G 11005000 1 "Rider of Shinjuku"] [charaSet H 98111500 1 Static] [scene 10000] [fadein black 0.5] [wait fade] @ There are several ways of leading people into a trap. One is to cut off their escape route, making them think their current path is the only way forward. [k] @ Another is to make them think their current path is the way they SHOULD go forward, and stop them from considering other paths as options. [k] @ I wonder which trap [&he:she] will fall for?[sr]Not that it makes any difference now, of course. [k] @ Since [&he's:she's] made the wrong choice right from the beginning. [k] [wt 0.2] [messageOff] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_41 1.5] [fadeout black 1.5] [wait fade] [scene 38600] [wt 1.0] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_5 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 2] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku What's this? You say you cannot trust me!? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Jeanne Alter Talk about the most reasonable advice in the world.[sr]I don't have anything else to add to that. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Altria Alter I hate to admit it, but I agree with you. [k] @Altria Alter The very fact that our enemy has the same Servant is grounds for suspicion. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Has anyone ever told you two that you have trust issues? [k] [charaFace B 0] @Archer of Shinjuku Anyway, it doesn't matter.[sr]You still trust me, don't you, Master!? [k] ?1:More or less. ?! [charaFace B 1] @Archer of Shinjuku A most practical answer! [k] [charaFace B 0] @Archer of Shinjuku Very well then, let us go and defeat the Berserker of Shinjuku, so that you may trust me more. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku But first, let me tell you everything I know. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku While we do have a better chance of victory now that there are three of us, it's still only a chance. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku If we were to attack head-on, we would surely be torn apart. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Jeanne Alter ...Yeah, you're right. [k] @Altria Alter ...Indeed. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 6] [charaFadein A 0 1] @Mash Is it really that dangerous? [k] [charaFace A 12] @Mash Jeanne and Altria are both extremely powerful Servants. [k] @Mash I don't like the odds of a head-on battle either, but I can't believe you would have no chance at all. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Well, to put it simply, it's all about numbers. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku There are about two hundred Coloraturas stationed in Kabukicho, and another hundred that patrol around Shinjuku on a regular basis. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 7] [charaFadein A 0 1] @Mash So...three hundred all together. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku In other words, if we charge in head-on, we'll be greeted by two hundred Coloraturas all at once! [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Hahaha![charaFace B 4] Needless to say, we wouldn't last long. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Even if we Servants didn't die, Master certainly would, and without [&him:her], I'm afraid the game is over. [k] [charaFace B 0] @Archer of Shinjuku And that's not all. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku While these two hundred Coloraturas are wandering around Kabukicho, they're also listening to a song playing from the loudspeakers. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 6] [charaFadein A 0 1] @Mash A song...? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Naturally, a song sung by the Berserker of Shinjuku's beloved. Our heroine, Christine. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Every time she finishes singing, the Coloraturas applaud. This repeats all day, every day. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 4] [charaFadein C 0 0,-90] @Da Vinci Yikes, talk about violating labor laws. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku As it stands, Kabukicho is presently an impregnable fortress. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku And if that weren't enough, the area is a maze of similar-looking buildings, any one of which could contain a number of Coloraturas. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Not to mention that they can see us all clearly from atop the buildings. [k] [charaFace B 4] @Archer of Shinjuku If we find ourselves in a situation with puppets coming at us from all sides... then it'll be the end of the line, Master. And I don't like that. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Altria Alter I believe I've fought some of the patrolling puppets before. What else can you tell us about them? [k] @Jeanne Alter Oh yeah, I've busted a few of them up myself. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku I've fought them more than once too, and managed to fend them off before they brought in reinforcements. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku But no matter what, within thirty-six hours, they once again number two hundred. [k] [charaFace B 4] @Archer of Shinjuku Quite the phenomenon, isn't it! [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 5] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Altria Alter ... [k] @Jeanne Alter ? [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku And here's another bit of information. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku The Coloraturas assigned to patrol don't just keep Kabukicho safe. They also regularly abduct people. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 12] [charaFadein A 0 1] @Mash Why is that? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Oh...I think you can imagine. [k] [charaFace B 0] @Archer of Shinjuku And that is what I know of Kabukicho. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku So, has anyone come up with a strategy that doesn't include attacking head-on? [k] ?1:Sneaking in? [charaFace B 4] @Archer of Shinjuku I'm afraid that with two hundred puppets to contend with, that would be all but impossible. [k] ?2:Sniping? [charaFace B 4] @Archer of Shinjuku Hmm... Sadly, I doubt that even my entire long-range arsenal would be enough to take her down. [k] ?! [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @Altria Alter In that case, I shall cut them all down with my Excalibur Morgan. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Unfortunately, that won't work either. [k] [charaFace B 0] @Archer of Shinjuku Even if you obliterated all of Kabukicho, the Coloraturas and the Berserker would survive. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Besides, I'm sure you too have noticed the abnormality that permeates all of Shinjuku. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku While it may not be at Age of Gods levels... [k] [charaFace B 4] @Archer of Shinjuku For Tokyo in 1999, there is an impossible amount of magical energy swirling about. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku That energy has been pouring into concrete buildings, to the point that even they now harbor it. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku Thus, I am forced to conclude that your sacred sword can do little to wreak devastation on Kabukicho. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 4] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @Altria Alter ...Yes, I suppose you're right. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 4] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Jeanne Alter Ooh, so you admit you're a weakling?[sr]I guess that does take courage of a sort. [k] [charaFace D 0] @Altria Alter And I suppose you could do better with your little matchstick? [k] @Jeanne Alter It's more than hot enough to melt you, ice bitch queen. [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_5 1.5] [charaFace E 1] [charaFace D 1] @Both ... [k] ?1:Easy there. ?2:Easy now. ?! [charaFace E 5] @Jeanne Alter You stay out of this! [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.7] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku I think I may have a suggestion. [k] [charaFace B 1] @Archer of Shinjuku But first, there is something I'd like you all to do: bring back one Coloratura without harming it. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @Altria Alter ...And why do you want us to do that? [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku Kabukicho is dominated by illusions and puppets.[sr]So to see it clearly, we need a puppet of our own. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 5] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Jeanne Alter Ugh, what a pain. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @Altria Alter Very well then. Come with me, Master. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Archer of Shinjuku There are a number of materials I'll need to modify it, so I'll go and find those in the meantime. [k] @Archer of Shinjuku That shouldn't be too difficult, since the local merchants have them for sale. [k] [messageOff] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 1.5] [fadeout black 1.5] [wait fade] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [scene 38300] [wt 1.0] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_11 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.4 1] @Altria Alter I'm still surprised that the Count of Monte Cristo said that we shouldn't trust him. [k] @Altria Alter Perhaps he knows Archer's true identity? [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 5] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Jeanne Alter I mean, that guy's a puzzle in and of himself. [k] [charaFace E 0] @Jeanne Alter Well, whatever. [k] @Jeanne Alter If he's gonna betray us, it'll be at a crucial moment.[sr]Until then, we can keep using each other. [k] [charaFace D 5] @Altria Alter Shhh.[sr]...Coloraturas. [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_11 0.4] [messageOff] [wipeout rightToLeft 0.3 1] [wait wipe] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.2] [wipein leftToRight 0.3 1] [wait wipe] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 1] [charaFadein F 0.4 1] @Citizen A Eee! [k] @Citizen A Please, don't! Somebody, help me! [k] [charaTalk E] [messageOff] [se ad360] [wt 1.5] [seStop ad360 1.0] [wipeout leftToRight 0.3 1] [wait wipe] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.2] [wipein rightToLeft 0.3 1] [wait wipe] [bgm BGM_EVENT_3 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 15] [charaFadein A 0 1] @Mash They're...they're taking the people away! [k] ?1:I know we have to stop them, but... ?! [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Jeanne Alter Yeah yeah, that's very kind of you.[sr]Just don't blame me if you get caught up in a big mess. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @Altria Alter I see you're preparing for battle even as you say that. Perhaps you're kinder than you let on. [k] @Altria Alter All right, it's time to capture a Coloratura.[sr][charaFace D 2]We await your orders, Master! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 0.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_3 0.4] [wait fade] [soundStopAll] [end]