＄01-00-07-09-1-0
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＠Leonidas
...It's time. The sun has reached its appointed position.
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＠Leonidas
At this time, the majority of Demonic Beasts will be hungry. They'll attack any prey that comes within their line of sight.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
The raiding party led by Benkei and myself will be an easy target for them.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Of course, we don't intend to be their food. Let's show them how the prey becomes the predator.
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＠Leonidas
I'm counting on you. If even one of them realizes the vanguard is a diversion, we won't be able to stop the pack's collective will.
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＠Leonidas
We estimate there are more than two hundred of them on the outskirts of Nippur. Hopefully Lord Ushiwakamaru's force will be enough for the diversion.
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＠Leonidas
...I would have liked one hundred more of you to fight in the plains, but I can't take away any more soldiers from the Northern Wall's defense.
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＠Leonidas
Until the citizens of Nippur reach the Northern Wall[line 3]
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＠Leonidas
Or rather, until they are far enough away from Nippur, please continue to distract the Demonic Beasts.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Put your faith in us. I'd like to promise you that we can dispose of that many in short order...
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＠Ushiwakamaru
But, unlike humans, Demonic Beasts do not care about wounds or losses. If they do not retreat even when their pack is reduced by half,
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＠Ushiwakamaru
I'm sure it will turn into a long battle. One that won't end until we kill the last one of them. And then there's my promise to King Gilgamesh.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
No matter what happens in Nippur, we cannot come to Lord [%1]'s aid.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
So, please be careful.
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＠Dr. Roman
Mm? Ushiwakamaru, what's your promise to the king?
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＠Ushiwakamaru
It's private. Believe me, it has nothing to do with anyone else, so please forget I said anything.
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＠Benkei
...
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Then let's be off. I'm sure the mission will be over by the time the sun reaches its peak.
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Let's all have lunch together. Come, Benkei!
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＠Benkei
Right!
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＠Mash
Master, we should be on the move, too. Our guide is waiting for us below.
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＠Leonidas
Now then, allow me to go over the mission we outlined during last night's meeting.
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＠Leonidas
There are over two hundred citizens left in Nippur.
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＠Leonidas
The majority of them are those who could not be evacuated: the women, the elderly, and the wounded.
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＠Leonidas
I'm sure they're afraid and won't try to leave Nippur unless their safety is guaranteed.
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＠Leonidas
First, we will protect and escort the guide, a former citizen of Nippur, to the west gate and persuade the guards to open it.
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＠Leonidas
Then, our soldiers will show the citizens the escape route and lead them on a westward course to the Northern Wall.
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＠Leonidas
No matter how many of the Demonic Beasts that Ushiwakamaru and the others lure away, a handful of them will catch the citizens' scent.
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＠Leonidas
Your job is to eliminate those Demonic Beasts. Are you with me so far?
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？1：Of course!
？2：We'll do our best!

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＠Leonidas
...Sorry, one moment. [charaFadeout F 0.4]Hrrrm. Ah, there we are.
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＠Leonidas
Heroic Spirit or not, hesitating before the Demonic Front is a valid response, [%1].
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＠Leonidas
However, take three deep breaths. You'll still be afraid, but your muscles will loosen up.
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＠Leonidas
Now listen. Our messengers in Nippur were helping us maintain contact with the city, but we haven't heard from them in the past few days.
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＠Leonidas
If you sense danger... No, let me rephrase. If you determine that it's too late, withdraw immediately.
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＠Leonidas
I have a feeling you will be tasked with an even bigger mission after this.
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＠Leonidas
Therefore, prioritize your own lives. That's all I have to say.
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＠Merlin
What's this? If their lives are so precious, then perhaps they shouldn't take part in this mission at all.
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＠Leonidas
That's not what this is about. There is no growth without experience. Proper recovery leads to more muscle!
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＠Leonidas
One should always strive to face danger. I beg your pardon, but that is the destiny of those who have survived up till now.
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＠Leonidas
Am I wrong, Romani of Chaldea?
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＠Leonidas
Even if one was incompetent in the beginning, a talent for magecraft isn't that important for traveling through the ages as a Master.
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＠Leonidas
Because no matter how much of a genius one is, they are utterly powerless in the face of this cataclysm.
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＠Leonidas
And so, what's most important in saving humanity is to not avert one's eyes from hardship. That's what I think.
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＠Dr. Roman
...Yes, I agree, King Leonidas.
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＠Dr. Roman
I'm glad you have come to this age as its greatest defender.
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＠Leonidas
Hahaha. “Greatest”... You flatter me. Of course, I will not contradict you!
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＠Leonidas
Now then, Lord [%1], you must hurry. You too, Lady Mash. Do not let your guard down. Not until the very end.
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＠Leonidas
You've been taught the basics of being a shield. The rest depends on your determination.
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＠Mash
Yes! Thank you, Leonidas!
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？1：Has the battle already begun!?
？2：...Are there more Demonic Beasts than we estimated!?

？！

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＠Merlin
So it seems! But what has begun can't be stopped!
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＠Merlin
Let's go with all speed too! Soldiers, guide us!
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＠Uruk Soldier
Yes, sir! There are enough of us to escort the citizens, but the Demonic Beasts are too much for us!
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＠Uruk Soldier
We'll depend on you, King Gilgamesh's own elite troops[line 2]the foreign warriors[line 2]to handle them!
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＠Uruk Soldier
Lord Ushiwaka! The Demonic Beasts are increasing in number! They must've hidden behind the castle walls[line 3][charaShake G 0.01 2 5 0.4]Arrrgghh!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
So it appears. Don't fight individually! Close formation and tighten your defenses!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Only the Ugallu are attacking. I know they're more than you can handle, but you will NOT retreat!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Survive, even if only for a minute, and be my shield!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
In exchange for your lives, I will have their heads! Every single last one of them!
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＠Benkei
Lord Ushiwakamaru, I believe that is unreasonable! Should we not retreat for now and rally again!?
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Nonsense! Look at the Cedar Forest! A second wave is coming!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
The soldiers would never be able to make it back to the wall! They wouldn't have a chance to fight; they'd only get eaten or carried off!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
If that's the case, I shall give them the dignity of an honorable death right here! If one hundred men are killed, we will slay two hundred beasts!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
Is that not the way we do battle!? Have you become a coward, Musashibou!? How could you call yourself my [charaFace E 4]Ben[line 3]
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＠Benkei
...Lord Ushiwakamaru, I...
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＠Ushiwakamaru
I take it back. I misspoke. But apologies later. For now, get moving!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
We are completely surrounded! With this many of them, Nippur must be empty!
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＠Ushiwakamaru
We must slaughter these beasts and hasten to [%1]'s side!
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＠Benkei
(Hasten to Nippur, you say...!? That's just... What am I supposed to do...!?)
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＠Enkidu
...Welcome to Nippur. I've been waiting for you, pathetic soldiers of the Demonic Front.
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？1：What's going on here!?

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＠Enkidu
Oh. It's the same as the ruins of Babylon. Putting the old humanity aside, the city itself is innocent.
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＠Enkidu
I want to leave this town as intact as possible. That's about as much sympathy as I have.
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？2：Enkidu...!

＠Enkidu
...Sheesh. You're so slow-witted. Maybe it's about time for me to reveal my True Name.
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＠Merlin
...What are you talking about, impostor? There should be as many as two hundred citizens here.
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＠Merlin
There are traces of blood, but no bodies. I doubt you murdered them with your rain of spears...
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＠Enkidu
I disposed of them last night, of course, but what of it? As you people said, Demonic Beasts are living beings, too.
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＠Enkidu
Humans are an invaluable source of nourishment. The beasts take them back to their lairs and feed them to their young.
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＠Mash
...! You're saying they were taken back... alive!?
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＠Dr. Roman
Plus, Enkidu heard us talking!? How sharp are those ears!?
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＠Enkidu
Why are you still surprised? Oh, I guess Leonidas didn't explain the whole story to you.
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＠Enkidu
The greatest cause of loss at the Demonic Front is soldiers simply never returning.
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＠Enkidu
Thus far, the Demonic Beasts have been holding back, trying to avoid killing humans where they could.
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＠Enkidu
Breaking limbs, seizing them by the neck, dragging them into the forest... I don't have to tell you what happens next, do I?
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＠Uruk Soldier
...Th-then...it's true... We thought it didn't make sense either...
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＠Uruk Soldier
The Demonic Beasts would cross over the Northern Wall, but they never tried to destroy it. That was just...because...
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＠Enkidu
That's right. To them, the Northern Wall was no more than a place where resources[line 2]that is, humans[line 2]were gathered.
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＠Enkidu
This was never an invasion.
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＠Enkidu
That plan was going to be executed after the second generation of Demonic Beasts was born.
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＠Enkidu
You people are no more than raw materials used to create them. Really, you should be honored.
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＠Enkidu
You are nothing more than the food that helps them grow strong. What better end could you obsolete humans ask for, hm?
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＠Uruk Soldier
...! Cut the crap, you bastard! You're nothing more than a cheap, bitter doll!
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＠Uruk Soldier
Gah...!
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＠Enkidu
I knew that from the beginning. I knew that's how you humans saw me.
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＠Enkidu
...Well then. Now I just have to deal with Chaldea's Master, my unexpected prey...
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＠Enkidu
...Tell me, where's Gilgamesh? Did he send you out alone?
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？1：You want to see the king?
？2：If you want to see him, go yourself.

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＠Enkidu
I don't know what you're talking about. All I did was analyze the enemy's fighting strength.
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＠Enkidu
But that's fine. There's still time before Mother awakens. Shall I entertain you awhile, [%1]?
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＠Enkidu
You came all this way to the Demonic Front. How long can you hold out against this one? Let's see!
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＠Ugallu
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
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＠Merlin
An Ugallu! They are among the strongest of Tiamat's offspring!
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＠Merlin
They're different than the ones you've faced before. Give it everything you've got, [%1]!
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