＄91-10-35-01-1-0

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＠Kiyohime
A killer...you say?[bgm BGM_EVENT_5 0.1]
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Indeed.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
I know little about the workings of the “simulator,” but I do know that a mysterious killer has been appearing there as of late.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
It is fortunate that this began during Master's absence, as they were quite a formidable foe...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
At any rate, we must remain on the alert.[sr]Would you be so kind as to inform Master?
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＠Kiyohime
Y-yes, of course.
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＠Kiyohime
Although, um, why did you choose to[sr]approach me about this, Lord Tajima?
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Now then, if you will excuse me.
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＠Kiyohime
W-w-wait! Just a moment, Lord Tajima!
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Is there a problem?
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＠Kiyohime
Well, um...
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＠Kiyohime
I just wanted to make sure...
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＠Kiyohime
You say this killer appearing in the simulator is not what they call an “NPC”?
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＠Kiyohime
Do I have that right?
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
That is correct.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
This person possessed the aura of a true[sr]swordsman...to an extraordinary degree...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
It was just yesterday that I encountered them.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
I was taking a walk in the simulator when...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...Who goes there?
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Show yourself.[sr]I can tell you are no mere enn-pee-see.
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＠Mysterious Swordsman
...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
So, you are bereft of speech.[sr]Or perhaps, you were born without a mouth.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
I am trained in Otomeryu. Ordinarily, it is not meant to be seen by the eyes of commoners...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...but now that the Tokugawa shogunate no longer holds sway, and I am a mere shadow of the true Tajima...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...I see little point in letting[sr]such concerns stay my blade.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
So be warned.[sr]Draw nearer, and I will cut you down.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...!
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Impressive.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
I must say...
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...your swordsmanship is a sight to behold.[sr]No human could make use of such a technique.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
You must be some manner of monster.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Or perhaps...a curse that has gained consciousness.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...Regrettably, I was unable to[sr]settle our duel before they left.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
It appeared they were dissatisfied with my swordsmanship.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
Yes... I had the distinct impression[sr]that one blade is not enough for them.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
It was as though they were searching for an opponent who wields two blades instead.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
I imagine they were taking the form of a dead man's essence, much like we Heroic Spirits.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
But now, they must have lost sight of who they are, and so have turned on those of us who carry blades of our own. What a pity.
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＠Yagyu Tajima-no-kami
...And so they have devolved into some[sr]mindless killer wandering the simulator.
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＠Kiyohime
...So it is basically rogue data that is[sr]similar to a Heroic Spirit. Understood!
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＠Kiyohime
I'll go tell Master right now![sr]And I'll let Da Vinci and Mash know, too!
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＠Kiyohime
...And that's everything Lord Tajima told me!
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？1：I see. Thanks, Kiyohime.

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＠Kiyohime
You're welcome, Master!
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？2：He could've just told me himself...

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＠Kiyohime
He said it's because he doesn't[sr]know much about the simulator...
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？！

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＠Mash
So...does this mean there's a bug in the simulator...?
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＠Da Vinci
Our scans haven't picked up anything, but the main point of the simulator is to project Heroic Spirits' Spirit Origins.
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＠Da Vinci
With all that intricate data in the registry, it's entirely possible that a bit could have gotten scrambled somewhere and caused a problem.
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＠Da Vinci
Besides, Yagyu Tajima-no-kami's one of the best swordsmen who ever lived, right?
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＠Da Vinci
If he felt like this thing wasn't just a normal NPC, I'm inclined to take him at his word. Something must be wrong.
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＠Da Vinci
Hmm. Welp! Guess we'll just have to run some comprehensive emergency system diagnostics!
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＠Diarmuid
...Master.
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＠Kiyohime
Oh, hello, Lord Diarmuid.[sr]What brings you here?
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＠Diarmuid
If I may, I would ask that you[sr]please take me to the simulator.
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＠Diarmuid
I think I might have an idea[sr]as to who this miscreant may be.
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＠Mash
Okay, Senpai, Diarmuid.[sr]The simulator is up and running with no trouble so far.
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＠Mash
I'll be monitoring the entire system from here in real time, but please let me know if you see anything amiss.
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＠Mash
There aren't currently any NPCs in that area, so there shouldn't be anything unusual happening.
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？1：Got it.
？2：Thanks, Mash.

？！

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＠Diarmuid
If my instincts are correct...
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＠Diarmuid
...we should encounter our target soon,[sr]even if this place is meant to be deserted.
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＠Mash
Are you sure, Diarmuid? I've confirmed that your area is cut off from all external access...
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＠Diarmuid
Yes, I'm sure.
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＠Diarmuid
Whoever this is, they won't pass up their chance to find what they're searching for.
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？1：...Can you tell me?
？2：What are they searching for?

？！
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＠Diarmuid
...Me.
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＠Mash
What do you mean?
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＠Diarmuid
You were wondering why Lord Tajima didn't tell you about this yourself, right, Master?
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＠Diarmuid
I can answer that.
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＠Mash
...[sr]...
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＠Diarmuid
It's because our miscreant must be some kind of curse. Or rather, feelings that have degenerated into one.
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＠Diarmuid
I just never thought it would look for me in the simulator, tracking me through the bonds we share.
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＠Diarmuid
...Lady Kiyohime.
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＠Kiyohime
Yes! I'm here!
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＠Diarmuid
There is the faintest trace of this curse still lingering on your shoulder.
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＠Diarmuid
It is from when you spoke to Lord Tajima,[sr]after he encountered it here.
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＠Diarmuid
That is almost certainly why he tried to distance himself from Master. To keep the curse away from [&him:her].
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＠Mash
Really!?
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＠Mash
But, our sensors didn't pick up anything when she entered the Command Room!
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＠Kiyohime
Now that you mention it...I do think my shoulders feel a little heavy...
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＠Kiyohime
I'd better burn that curse[sr]away later, just to be safe.
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＠Diarmuid
Impressive.
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＠Diarmuid
Lord Tajima must have come to you because he knew you would have been able to handle it without difficulty.
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？1：That...makes a lot of sense.

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＠Kiyohime
?
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？2：Kiyohime and curses do kind of, uh, go together...

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＠Kiyohime
Master?
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？！

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＠Diarmuid
That curse...
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＠Diarmuid
No... Those feelings are directed at me.
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＠Diarmuid
I can still detect the scent of Danaan on them.[sr]I have no doubt that it is searching for me.
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＠Diarmuid
I considered trying to quietly handle this myself,[sr]so as not to trouble the rest of you...
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＠Diarmuid
...but that is not a decision I can make on my own.
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＠Diarmuid
I am sworn to serve you now, Master, and cannot take up my spear without your permission. That is why...
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？1：That's why you came and told me.
？2：Thanks, Diarmuid.

？！

＠Diarmuid
You are too kind, Master.
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＠Diarmuid
Please be careful. This scent...[sr]The curse is drawing near!
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＠Mash
I can't see anything on our monitors...
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＠Mash
No, wait! I'm picking up a hostile headed your way!
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＠Mysterious Swordsman
...
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＠Kiyohime
Oh my, he just radiates animosity!
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＠Mash
There is no way this is NPC data![sr]These numbers shouldn't even be possible! Senpai!
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？1：I'm going to give it a shot.
？2：I'll do my best to be careful!

？！

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＠Diarmuid
Worry not, Master! Virtual space or not,[sr]I will make sure no harm comes to you!
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＠Diarmuid
I, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, shall be your opponent!
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