Full Metal Panic! Sigma Volume 2

*** Full Metal Panic: Sigma ***

[Volume 2]

Translators Notes:
#1 This is not 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion
I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone where possible.

#2 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will just do the literal equivalent with the alphabet
then let the editors decide what to do with the "sounds".
I will also generally ignore the background sounds.
(In my opinion, it just looks stupid in English like those Marvin comics)

#3


Index:

Name: ...... = Spoken dialogue
(..........) = Thoughts
[..........] = Narration
{..........} = Sound effect

#..........# = Translator comments only

Main Characters:

~ Chidori Kaname
~ Sagara Sousuke
~ Melissa Mao
~ Kruz Weber
~ Teletha Testarossa (also known as Tessa)

Minor Characters:
~ Kalinin (Second Leutenant of TDD-1)
~ Richard Madukas (2nd in command of TDD-1)
~ Cruizo Belfannigan (Leutenant of SRT)
~ Kagurasaka Sensei
~ Lemming (staff of TDD-1)
~ Kevin Hunter (Intelligence division in HK)
~ WRAITH (Shadow guard for Chidori)
~ Leonard Testarossa (Tessa's brother)

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P000a,b,c, P001, P002, P003

#No translation (Cover page only)#

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P004

#Contents page #

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P005

#Mission 004 start#

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P006

Cruizo: So you're just a useless dog afterall...

[ Oct 20th, 19:05 (West Pacific Standard time ) ]
[ Melida Island Base - Command Center ]

Richard: Looks like its over.

Richard: Leutenant Cruizo provoking Sergeant Sagara into
such a babaric combat.......

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P007

Richard: I do not agree with this approach.
Tessa: ...............

[ Few hours ago, Captain's office ]

Cruizo: We should put pressure on Sergeant Sagara.
If he was indignified and provoked into combat....
Tessa: You think that Lamda Driver on the Arvarest will activate?

Cruizo: I have no intention to hold back.
In the worst case, he may not live through it.

Tessa: But thats!!
Cruizo: If he dies by my hands then thats all there was to it
for that man and the defective machine.

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P008

Cruizo: I'm sure that Operational HQ will no longer decide to rely on that machine.
Tessa: I didn't want them to do this either. However....

Tessa: this is the only way to activate the Lamda Driver.

Richard: Still, nothing happened. This kind of farce was useless.....
Tessa: I'm not sure about that.

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P009

Tessa: Ms Lemming, what is the analysis on the combat data?
Lemming: Please wait a moment

( Sagara-san, if you knew that you were being treated like a guinea pig.... )
( and that I was the one that was responsible.... )
( You would resent me...... )
(..... probably.... )

( Why does it have to be you...?)
( I wouldn't have to suffer like this if you were not the first to pilot the Arvarest )
Richard: Is it that necessary to rely on the Lamda Driver?

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P010

Richard: A device that cannot activate with 100% certainty when the
trigger is pulled is not what I call a weapon.

Tessa: Are you implying that <Arvarest> is defective?

Richard: Yes. I do not like that machine.

Tessa: That is probably how Sergeant Sagara feels.
..... THAT is the problem.

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P011

Lemming: Colonel, I have a rough analysis of the data.

Lemming: TAROS is detecting the gamma ray of that brain pattern however,
it is only at very low levels.
Compared to the combat on Perildou Island earlier,
there is still a possibility but it is likely to be insufficient to trigger any activity.....
# I'm not sure of the correct name for the Island .... #

( We didn't get the result we were hoping for.... )
( even after making Sagara-san go through something like that.... )

Tessa: We cannot be 100% certain yet since this data
was collected with improvised materials.
Lets analyse the details carefully over time.

( Its hard for me to face him but.... )
Tessa: I will be having a short break at the medical center.
Please contact me there if you need to.

Richard: Is this to visit the Sergeant?
Tessa: W, what!??? O, ofcourse not!!

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P012

Lemming: Colonel, please wait a moment.

Lemming: Sydney Operational HQ has reported that Situation B12a
has erupted around area J5-CS

( Terrorist activity involving the A.S in Hong Kong? )

Sousuke: Huh......

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P013

Weber: Hey wake up
Mr useless Sergeant

[ Medical center ]
Weber: You got done as well? What kind of outcome is that!
Sousuke: ... So... I lost.....

Weber: He is totally fine you know.

Weber: That fight was apparently an experiment.
It was a setup between him, Technology and the Operation division.

Weber: I was totally fooled..... damn...

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P014

( So me and that A.S are just a guinea pig for <Mithril> now )

( its quite a change for my new duty )

( all they had to do was to order me to "fight" instead of all this setup. )

( That Leutenant didn't even have a strategy during that fight )
( I simply lost by the difference in power. )
( ...... I would have died in a real combat. )

( I couldn't even defend the dignity of Captain McKannen.... what a outcome. )
Cruizo: So you're finally awake Sergeant.

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P015

Cruizo: Submit a report for that earlier "exercise" by 25:00 #I don't know if this is just mistype but it says 25:00#
Starting tomorrow morning at 06:00, you will be doing drills training.
You too Weber
Cruizo: I'm going to retrain all the current A.S. pilots.

Cruizo: I don't want to be accused of being useless by my successor when I endup dying like McAllen.

Sousuke: That attack you used....

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P016

Sousuke: Does that black unit have a Lamda Driver?

Cruizo: Heh.

Cruizo: That is a move that combines what the Orientals call "Tooshi" and "Sunkei".
# These are both techniques used in oriental martial arts #

Cruizo: I didn't need a Lamda Driver to defeat you or the <Arvarest>.
( So its the same principle for the move he used on Kurz at the bar)....

Cruizo: Your way of fighting has "Skill" but not "art".
Thats because you don't trust the <Arvarest> and only handle it
like a car or helicopter.
Sousuke: Why is that a problem?

Cruizo: I'll get to the point.

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P017

Cruizo: You despise the <Arvarest>.

Cruizo: There is doubt in the movement of your arms and legs.
It lacks focus.

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P018

Cruizo: This problem has nothing to do with Lamda Driver.

( Its true. I hate that machine )
( When I fought Gaolun at Perio Republic, Lamda Driver didn't activate )

( Mao nearly died as a result.... )

( I despise having to put my life on the line to fight with that machine )
( That feeling is holding me back.....?? )

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P019

Cruizo: The A.S. is an extention of the soldier's body

Cruizo: Remember, a man who does not believe in his own body and ability
cannot defeat his enemies!!
{ Ton....}

Cruizo: Thats all....

Weber: What a guy we've been put with as replacement.
Sousuke: But..... he does have a point.

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P020

Sousuke: He's definitely good.
Weber: Well he is a former SAS.
* SAS = British Special Airbourne Division *

Weber: Talk about which, wasn't McAllen also from the SAS?

{Shun}

Mao: This..... was Captain McAllen's room

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P021

Cruizo: So I've heard....

Mao: So, it was you after all.

Mao: Is it 1.5 years now?
Cruizo: To be precise, 6 days ago.

Mao: True....

{Shubo}
Cruizo: Did McAllen "Senpai" suffer? #Senpai = Someone who was their superior by rank/age#

Mao: I'm not sure, since no one was by his side when he died.
Cruizo: I see....

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P022

{ Dotsu }

Mao: That Black M9...

Mao: Is that the type-D prototype?

Cruizo: Yeah, GEOTRON only built 2 prototype units called <Falk>.
Basically the same specifications as the standard Type-E and....

Cruizo: its not equipped with a Lamda Driver.

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P023

Cruizo: Thats what you wanted to know right?
Mao: Y... yeah....

Cruizo: There was a plan to have it installed but the inventor commited suicide beforehand.
Mao: Then <Mithril> only has the <Arvarest> unit?

Cruizo: Yes. Thats why I'm going to thoroughly train that Sergeant and you guys.

Mao: I can understand, but its not like you to do the Spartan method.
Cruizo: I agree.

Cruizo: That guy, Sagara is just like me in the old days.

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P024

Cruizo: Arrogant, narrow minded and limits himself in order to fit in with the others.
: He could expand his horizons if he wanted to.

Mao: Could he become like that?
Cruizo: I don't know, but at this rate, he'll die or
endup becoming a real loser.

Mao: Loser?

Mao: As if.... that Sousuke?
Cruizo: I'm tired and going to get some rest. You should go.

Mao: Sure...

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P025

Cruizo: Melissa.

Cruizo: Don't mention to the others that McAllen used to be my Superior.
I don't want them to hold back on me.

Mao: As you wish.
{ Kusu }

[ Meanwhile in Hong Kong ]

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P026

{Katsu}
Assasin: As requested, I've stirred up the guards of the Southern Army with the <Kodarl-M>
# <Kodarl> I think is the alternate name for <VENOM> #

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P027

Assasin: My sister in Tokyo also sent a message.

Assasin: If given the order,
she can kill that girl at any time.
{ Woooon } x 3

Assasin: Tomorrow night....
What kind of death would you like?
.... I understand.

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P028

Assasin: Then I will instruct my sister to kill the girl called Chidori tomorrow night.

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P029

[ Oct 30th, 20:45 (Japan local time) ]
[ Chofu-City, Kaname's Mansion ]

{Doooooooon }
{Gwooooooon }
{Bababababa }
{Doooooooon }
{Dogwooooon }

( I wonder why.... I can't concentrate with anything )
( This unease..... it started yesterday morning.... )

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P030

( Something was there..... )

( it was watching me )

( Was it just my imagination....)

( I can't get in contact with Sousuke...... what is that idiot doing!! )

{ Prururururu }

( After 9.... would be 7 in New York, it must be Ayame!! )

Kaname: Hello, its Chidori!

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P031

{ Jii~~~ } x 2

Kaname: Hello.... Ayame?
Its you isn't it?
{ Jii~~~ } x 3

Kaname: ........Who is this?
{Jyari....}

{Tsu~~} x 5

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P032

{ Pipopapopipo~ }

Kaname: Hello, Ayame?
Did you just call me?
Ayame: Huh? No I didn't.
Kaname: Oh.... then thats ok....

Ayame: Whats wrong? Is everything ok?

Ayame: Should I switch with Dad?
Kaname: No its ok, don't worry.
.... well thats all, take care.

{Kacha~}

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P033

(Sousuke.....)
{Pipopopo}

[ The number you dialled is currently not in... ]

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P034

( The phone is no good.... )

( Oh yeah!! )
( The communication equipment in Sousuke's room!! )

( Don't worry, I'm sure it'll work )

{ Hah~ } x3

{ Jyara~ }

( He gave it to me just incase "something happened".... )
( Now is that time isn't it.... )

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P035

( .... That idiot better not have planted a bomb or something like that.... )

( Oh well, if there is something, I'll just make sure he get a pay back 10X over!!)

( Ok, so far so good... )
{Kachi} x2

( .... huh? )

( That idiot, the electricity has been cut off.... )
{Gatsu~ }

Kaname: Kyaah!

Kaname: O, ouch, o......

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P036

(SOUSUKE...... )

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P037

# Mission 005 title page #

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P038

Tessa: Lord, whose reach is far and wide,
please protect us at sea with your great power.
Amen.

Tessa: Set sail!
Richard: Aye aye, Ma'am!!

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P039

[ Oct 20th, 23:35 (West Pacific standard time ) ]
[ Melida Island Base ]

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P040

[ Oct 21st, 12:40 (Japan local time) ]
[ Tokyo Province, Chofu-city ]
[ Jindai High - Staff room ]

Kagurasaka: Are you ok Chidori-san?

Kaname: Yes, its just lack of sleep.

( I couldn't sleep at all last night )
( The silence was scary so I left the TV on all night )

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P041

( Even if that shadow attacks me )
( Noone.... will protect me anymore )

Kagurasaka: ..... san, Chidori-san are you listening?
Kaname: Ah, yes.

Kagurasaka: This envelope was sent by Sagara-kun but...

Kagurasaka: Inside was a request to withdraw from school.

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P042

( Written clearly without any sign of doubt..... )
Kagurasaka: I didn't expect a withdraw request without any prior consultation....
Have you heard anything from Sagara-kun?

( I see.... so thats how it is )

{Pasa~}
Kaname: No.... nothing.
(I might as well give up)

( He said "I'll always protect you" but..... this is how it is in reality )

( Sousuke is gone )
( I can't rely on anyone anymore)

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P043

( I have to live each day scared of an invisible shadow huh.)

{ Gu~}
Kaname: ....No

( Am I just a heroine who sighs being trapped inside the tower? )
( Just a princess that cries like a child? )

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P044

( NO )

( I'll take action
on my own )

( Thats the real Chidori Kaname )

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P045

[ Oct 21st, 19:46 (West Pacific Standard time ) ]
[ West Pacific ocean near Philippines ]
[ TDD-1 Hanger ]

( Just sitting around on stand-by doesn't feel right.... )
( Then I might as well.... )

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P046

{Katsu} x3

( go to the most uncomfortable place )
{Guun.... }

Sousuke": ARU
* ARU = AI controlling the <Arvarest> *

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P047

ARU: Checking..... Confirmed as Sergeant Sagara.... Yes Sergeant?

ARU: Status check at 17:30 today shows everything is normal.
Would you like to view the past records?
Sousuke: No, I just activated you on a whim.

ARU: Does "whim" have a similar concept to "fun"?
Sousuke:" Huh?

( The AI understand the meaning for "FUN"? )
Sousuke: Who told you about the word "Fun"?

ARU: The inventor of ARX System, Bani Morauta, Sergeant.

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P048

( Its a name I've heard of before....
I'm sure thats the name of the person who died before the <Arvarest> was completed )
Sousuke: Whats the data on Bani Morauta.

ARU: Bani Morauta, Male
Mithril Research Division
ID: F-6601
Rank: Captain
Age: Approx 16
Height: Approx 166cm

Sousuke: What was the cause of death?
ARU: Unknown. Such information is not recorded......
{ Butsu~}

{Gwun~}

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P049

Sousuke: .... Whats wrong ARU?
{Kachi Kachi}

{Gwun~}
ARU: Checking with Sergeant Saraga..... He has died?

( Strange reaction.... )
Sousuke: According to what I've heard from Second Leutenant Lemming.
Does that bother you?

ARU: Affirmative.
Completion of the ARX system will be difficult without Bani Morauta.
Sousuke: So you admit that you are incomplete?

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P050

ARU: Affirmative. However you are also part of the problem.

Sousuke: ..... What do you mean?
ARU: The pilot is also part of the ARX System.
Please tell me your problem.

( This is strange. I cannot believe that a machine AI would normally make such comment )
Sousuke: I don't believe that I have any.

ARU: My "Instinct" tells me that is not the case.

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P051

( What kind of prank is this to make a machine say "Instinct". )
Sousuke: Please stop stuffing around.

Sousuke: This is stupid.
{Pachi~} x3
(....Huh?)

(Why doesn't it react?........)

ARU: Replaying Bani's message

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P052

Bani: To the unknown pilot.
This is the worst scenario for me as
this would mean that I am either dead or incapacitated.
Bani: ARU is a being that co-exists with the Lamda Driver.
It has the ability to understand both happiness and sadness.
Please trust it like your partner.

Bani: If you can express your true feelings, <Arvarest> will become the ultimate machine.

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P053

Bani: It is my hope that you have someone that you really want to protect.

ARU: End of message.
Sousuke: Wha......

( ARU is not a normal AI?)
This defective unit is "ultimate"?)
Sousuke: Stop stuffing around!! I can't take much more of this...

Mao: Sousuke!! You're in there right!?

Mao: Leutenant called. Its a mission!!

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P054

[ Oct 21st, 18:20 (Japan local time) ]
[ Tokyo, Chofu City ]
[ Kaname's Mansion ]

( I first need to collect information.
I need to find out just what is going on around me!! )

( Only clue I have is that someone is following me )

( I don't care whether its the "shadow guard" that Tessa told me earlier
or some terrorist like Gaolun )

( I'm going to find out who!! )
{ Gara~}

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P055

( Sousuke isn't around )

( I have to protect .....)

( my own self!! )

[ Keio Line, Meidai Mae Station platform ]
Announcer: The door is about to close. Please don't rush in at the last minute.

{ Gaga~}

{Pushu~}

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P056

( Don't worry, this isn't stupid )

[ Shibuya ]

( The target is a pro )
( They won't make a simple mistake against an amateur like me )

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P057

( Its no good..... its impossible to locate in that crowd. )

( This is hopeless.... I don't have the natural instinct to detect
enemies or dangers like Sousuke
I can't sense anything.... )

{Katsu~}
( How much easier life would be to just pretend that no one is watching me )

( .... but I'm sure its there. Someone is watching me at this very moment.... )

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P058

Kaname: Whew....

Kaname: Damn....
I don't know what I should do.....

( Are professional stalkers that good? Its not like they are superhuman....
Some kind of setup?.... )

( Setup..... like a ultra small transmitter? )

( Thats it!! )

( Bag? Clothes? Watch? Is it even something that can be found easily? )

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P059

(No.... how about a way to take advantage of the transmitter....
Think.... think....)

Man: Hey, are you on your own?
Waiting for someone?

Kaname: No....
Man: How about we go and eat something nice somewhere?

Man: Don't worry I won't take you to some weird place.
(Liar! You're planning something perverted by taking me someplace )

( ..... weird place!! )

Man: You're cute. Whats your name?
Kaname: .....I'm Mizuki

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P060

Kaname: Lets go to a hotel

[ Oct 21st, 21:24 (West pacific standard time) ]
[ Near Philippines ]
[ TDD-1, Tactical Meeting room ]

Kalinin: I'm sure you're already aware, but an A.S. of unknown origin
has appeared in Hong Kong.

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P061

Kalinin: It is acting on its own and is repeatedly causing havoc in the vicinity.
We believe that it is currently hiding somewhere in the city area.
Kalinin: There has been reported damages to both the South China army in Kowloon
as well as the North China army on Hong Kong island.
It is an extremely tense situation.

* In the Full Metal Universe, China is divided into 2 sides due to the continuation of
of the cold war between US and Russia. *

Mao: I see, we need to strike before the area becomes a warzone.

Kalinin: The problem is the model.
{Pi~}

Kalinin: Its the Venom type no less....

( .... So I have to fight that thing again.... )

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P062

Mao: What is the terrorist objective?

Kalinin: Unknown. It may be the outbreak of civil war in China,
destruction of Hong Kong economy, or.....

Kalinin: a direct challenge against us.

{Kotsu~}
Kalinin: The Venom type is believed to be equipped with ECS and
appears every 8~12 hours around the Hong Kong/ Kowloon areas
causing random destruction.

Man: But if Venom is our enemy, how are we supposed to....
Kalinin: No, there is still a way.

Kalinin: Even the Venom unit requires restocking of ammunition
as well as rest for the pilot.

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P063

Kalinin: We first need you to determine its hiding location.
Then, a squad of M9 will enclose it for an ambush.

Kalinin: We will take out a helicopter at night.
First, get yourselves to Hong Kong.
Thats all.

{Gata~}
Mao: Second Leutenant, Sousuke as well?

Kalinin: Yes. We will not be using the <Arvarest> on this occasion.

Kalinin: I hope you know what that means.... Sergeant Sousuke.
Sousuke: ....Affirmative.

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P064

[ Meanwhile in Tokyo ]
[ Shibuya Maruyama-Machi area ]

Man: You can relax~~ Mizuki-chan
( So this is the Love Hotel )
( Its not as bad as I thought but )

( more than half of the room is this and )
( those things by the pillow )
( AHHH... no way!!)

( .... now I think about it, why did I come here? )
Man: Lets take a shower afterwards~~

Kaname: By the way, I need to tell you......
( Oh yeah, I better explain myself...)

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P065

Kaname: Wha...!!!
Man: Mizuki- Chaaan~

Kaname: Hey.... you idiot what are you doing!!
Man: Come on, isn't this why you invited me in the first place?

Man: Since its the school uniform, lets do it without taking it off.
{ Ha~ ha~}

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P066

Man: !!

Kaname: Whew....
{Biku~}

{Baba~}
Kaname: I don't have time to waste with you.

Kaname: Ok.... this should make it difficult to move for a while.

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P067

Kaname: So.....
( Its my usual uniform but I can't say for certain that it has no transmitter )

( I need to remove all my possessions )
Kaname: Ok......

{Pasa~}

Kaname: What about the bra?
{Muni~}

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P068

( Can the current technology make a transmitter that can fit inside the cup area? )
( ... unfortunately yes )

( I have no choice.... )

( What about the panties? )
{Kui~} x2
(.... I'm sure this should be ok )

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P069

Kaname: Umm..... maybe over there.....

( I'm glad there is a bath robe )

( I better not forget the stun gun and the hand cuffs )
( I can only use it twice and its range is only 5m..... )
( I have to get quite close to make sure I don't miss )

Kaname: Alright!!

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P070

{Pachi~}

( Window..... )

( Thats it!!)

Kaname: Ok.....

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P071

( Just a bit further.... )
{Choi~} x2

( Ooops, I'm fully exposed )

{Zuru~}
( ........!!)

{Dosa~}

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P072

Kaname: Uuhh......

( What am I doing..... )
Kaname: Uuuuuhhhh....
( in the back alley, its embarassing and shameful )

( No..... Stop stop!! Get rid of my weak thoughts!! )

( Stop thinking that its foolish!! )

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P073

( TRUST YOURSELF!!)

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P074

( Thats it....)
( The tallest building in this area )

( You can observe the entire area from here )
( I would use this if I was the stalker )

( It might just be amateur way of thinking but I don't think I'm wrong here)

{ Ha~ Ha~ }

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P075

( Its there....)

( Definitely!!)

( Where? )
( Where?)

( .... Around that corner )

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P076

( .... There he is!! )

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P077

{ Pasha }

Kaname: Don't move.
What do you want with me Mr Stalker?

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P078

WRAITH: You mean.... the hotel was just to remove the transmitter....

WRAITH: Looks like I underestimated you.

Kaname: Drop the gun you have, slowly.

WRAITH: I'm from <MITHRIL>. I won't attack you.
Kaname: DON'T MOVE!!

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P079

WRAITH: Hehehe....

WRAITH: Don't get arrogant.
I can't kill you but I can still immobilize you.

( ....Him )

( .... Its not him!! Its not that shadow!! )
WRAITH: Besides that, there is a bigger problem.
In the past few days, there is a sign of
another stalker besides me....

Kaname: I SAID DROP YOUR GUN YOU BASTARD!!!

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P080

( .......!?)

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P081

WRAITH: Wha....?

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P082

Assasin: I've found you.

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P083

( Who is she.... )

( ....... ah)

( That shadow ..... its HER!! )
Assasin: Good bye.

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P084

Assasin: ............

{ Tsu~ }

( I'm still alive.... )

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P085

( Because I slipped on his blood? )

( but the escape route is behind her )
{ Kashun~ }
( I won't get lucky next time...)

{ Chatsu~ }
( Am I going to die.... here?)

( What is going on here? Who is she? )
( Why do I have to be killed? )

( Is that my fate?? )
{ Chatsu~}

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P086

( GET STUFFED!!)
{ Goshi~ }

( I'm not going to believe a fate like that!! )
{ Chatsu~ }
Assasin: Its futile.

( I'm going to fight it till the last moment !! )
{ Pashu~} x2

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P087

( As long as I am Chidori Kaname )

( I wonder if he would praise me? )

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P088

{ Bakyaaa~ }

Kaname: Ouch ouch!! That hurts!!

( But... I'm still alive!! )

( Its the start of round 2!! )
{ Dotsu~ }

Kaname: Damn
{ Pashu~ } x3

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P089

{ Pashu~ } x3

( That door.... the stairs!! )
( There is still hope if I can get down!! )

{Gashan~}

( This can't be.... No way.....!! )
{ Gasha~ } x 3

{ Gasha~}

( Its locked....)

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P090

{ Huwari }

( There is no where to escape..... stupid girl )

( I better quickly take care of it and send the photo to Sensei in Hong Kong )

( I know what Sensei wants )

( I'll torture the corpse and make it look like violent rape )
( I'm sure Sensei will be happy with that )

{ Basa ~} x2
( .....Thats supposed to be hiding? )

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P091

Assasin: Good bye for sure this time.
( .........!? )

( She isn't there..... where did she go? )

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P092

{Bisu~} x2
Assasin: AHH AH AGAH AH

{ Ha~ } x 4

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P093

{ Ha~ } x 3
( Its.... over? )

( Who is she? )
( Not someone from <Mithril> I don't think.... )

{Pachi~} x3
Leonard: Looks like you've won.

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P094

Leonard: I think there are 2 types of women in this world.
Those that look good in the rain and those that don't.

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P095

Leonard: You're definitely the former.

Kaname: Who are you?

Leonard: I'm the same kind as yourself.

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P096

Leonard: I wish I could say that I came to save you but I'm here for another reason.
( Who is this person? )

( Seems a little like Tessa )
Leonard: Get up Julia. I know you're conscious.

Assasin: You were watching?

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P097

Assasin: Mr Ag #Ag = chemistry name for Silver #
Leonard: I'll defend you for ignoring the orders of the organisation.

Leonard: In exchange, can you stop your sister who is rioting in Hong Kong?
Assasin: I refuse.

Assasin: I have no intention to disobey the order given by the Sensei
who saved both of us!!
{ Chatsu~} x 2

Assasin: DIE!! LEONARD!!

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P098

Leonard: Such futile resistance is unsightly.

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P099

Assasin: Everything is for the Sensei!!

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P100

Assasin: !!
AS: Your order
Leonard: Do it with 100% certainty.....
AS: Affirmative
{ Gatsu~ }

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P101

{Jyago~}
Assasin: !!

{ DOOOOON~ }

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P102

Kaname: Uuhhhh.....

Leonard: Did that surprise you?

Leonard: Plan 1211 <ALASTOR>, The world's smallest A.S.
Minaturaization of the autonomous control system was quite difficult.

Leonard: ..... and that was my real business.

Kaname: B.... but you didn't have to kill her....
Leonard: She was trying to kill both of us you know?

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P103

Leonard: Besides.....
I have not killed as many as your BF.

Kaname: Well he....

Kaname: He didn't have a choice.... he was brought up in a warzone and....
its not like he went around shooting children like this.

( Huh? )
( Why does this person know Sousuke? )

Leonard: Really? The nature of the deed is the same yet you forgive him but not with me?

Leonard: You love him don't you?

Kaname: N, no.......

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P104

Kaname: o......

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P105

( .........!! )

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P106

{ Gwoon }
Leonard: Its ok... stay on standby.

Kaname: What was that for....?
Leonard: Because I've .....fallen in love with you.

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P107

Kaname: Shut up!! I hate you!!
Leonard: Ooops, I'll leave before you kill me.

Leonard: Oh yeah, do you mind if I get rid of that man as well?

Kaname: Huh???
Leonard: Yeah, he's still alive.
WRAITH: Uhhhh....

{ Jyago~}

Kaname: Don't kill him!!
I have business with him in the first place.

Leonard: But he said some rude things to you that deserves nothing less than death.

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P108

Kaname: I'll decide on that.
I'll forgive you for what you did so don't kill him.

Leonard: Thats a surprise... for a guy like that?
I didn't think you were that kind of easy woman.

Kaname: Don't make me repeat myself. "I'll decide" on things like that.

{ Kusu ~}
Leonard: You surprised me again.

Leonard: Ok. I'll leave him here.

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P109

Leonard: Before I go...

Leonard: The fact that I've fallen in love with you is the real truth.

Kaname: .........
Leonard: Chidori Kaname-san

Leonard: A person like you might not need to fear that whisper.

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P110

{Tan~}
Leonard: Lets meet again.

Kaname: Huh...? There's nothing over....

( Leonard..... who is he? )

Kaname: I see.....

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P111

{ Beri } x2

Kaname: Its a disguise.....
WRAITH: Thats.... right.

Kaname: Looks like you can't move.
Do you want my help?
WRAITH: I have pride.

WRAITH: I would.... rather die here....
Kaname: ..... ok.

{Goshi~ } x2

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P112

Kaname: SOUSUKE........

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P113

( That was my first kiss )

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P114

( Why are you not here? Its because you're not here that I had to..... )
Kaname: Uhh.... uuuhhhh....
( I don't want it like this. Do something )

Kaname: Uuhh....ku... ueh..... ueeeeh....
( Tell me that "Its not a problem"!! )

( That night was my last chance )

( All I had to say was "lets Kiss" )

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P115

( I'm always like this..... only realise when everything is too late )
( I just lack the confidence to take that first step )

( Is it the same again this time.....? )
( Is this how its going to end? )

WRAITH: ..... its stopped.

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P116

WRAITH: Both the rain and the tears.

Kaname: You said before that "I'd rather die".

Kaname: Why don't you struggle a little longer?
I would, from now on!

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P117

# Mission 007 #

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P118

[ Oct 22nd, 11:38 ( East China local time ) ]
[ Hong Kong Island, Special zone: Midlevel ]

Sousuke: Venom in this city.....

Sousuke: Finding it would be quite difficult.
The city layout is quite disorganised.

Mao: You think?

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P119

Mao: It hasn't changed much since the last time.
Sousuke: Have you been here before?

Mao: It was before the restoration but I was staying with my mother's relatives.
Dad didn't want to go back to New York after he was dismissed from the Marine Corps.

Mao: ..... That airforce idiot.
Sousuke: He was a soldier?

Mao: He's retired now and runs a business.
A terrible guy that planned to have me married to some fresh
Harvard graduate when I finished high school.

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P120

Mao: In spite, I fled the church on the wedding day
and joined the navy.

Mao: The corporal at the army recruitment office was reluctant

Mao: and the entire staff tried to talk me out of it saying "Your parents would be sad"

Mao: So I told them.
My father is in the Air force.

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P121

Mao: After that, everyone changed their minds and simply said
" Then its easy, you just need to sign this" )

Mao: What do you think? A girl like that?
Yan: Really great....

Mao: Great... huh

Mao: That moment was really great...
it felt like my world had infinitely expanded from the moment I made that decision.

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P122

Mao: I can do anything
I can go anywhere

Sousuke: Anywhere...?

Mao: There were frustrations and setbacks after that.... but
I'm really glad of what I did back then.

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P123

Mao: Because I became to like myself more as a result.

( .... Why? A story of her circumstance just isn't like the Mao I know... )

( and why just before the start of the operation..... ? )

Hunter: Sorry to keep you all waiting

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P124

Hunter: I'm Kevin Hunter from the Intelligence Division.

Mao: So thanks to that Venom, its now only the matter of time before the
two armies declare war on each other.

Hunter: Yes..... Though that would cause both sides of Victoria bay
to be covered in a sea of fire like a picture from hell.

Mao: Is the Venom hiding within the city area?
Hunter: It is difficult to say with certainty but....

Hunter: the analysis by the Hong Kong office and the AI believes so.
Thats my instinct also.

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P125

Hunter: However, it is the city areas that makes life difficult.

Mao: ECS cannot conceal infra-red so birds can detect it.
Ignore areas that has a lot of pigeons and crows.
Man: Oh, apparently dogs nose are sensitive to the ozone smell from the ECS.

Hunter: I see... Thank you for this information.

Mao: Is there anything else Sousuke?
Sousuke: Oh....... no nothing.

Hunter: This is good. That really narrows it down.
We should be able to cover everything in half a day with the help of intelligence division.

Hunter: Once we locate it, lets take it down in a single strike.

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P126

[ Underground car park ]

Mao: Sousuke and I will cross over Victoria bay and check Kowloon side.
Yan and Wu, you guys cover the Hong Kong Island area.

Mao: Martial Law is in effect so be careful.
Yan: What if we get caught at the checkpoint?
Hunter doesn't have influence on most of the divisions right?

Mao: Flee if you can but don't return fire.
You'll get a severe interrogation if caught but don't say anything.

Mao: Besides, I won't forgive you if you die before any contact or permission from me.
{ Batan~}

Yan: Thats tough.......

Yan: We'll find Venom before you guys!!

Mao: Well, good luck.

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P127

[ Central Main area ]

Mao: This is a surprise.
Its the first time I've seen Central this quiet. Besides...

Mao: Armored cars and A.S.

Mao: Its almost like a warzone.

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P128

Mao: I wonder if they'll let us through easily.

Sousuke: If Hunter's connections are true.

Sousuke: Your turn Mao.

Mao: We can go.
{ Gaaaaa ~}

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P129

Mao: This is amazing.... its usually always congested around here.
Sousuke: You seem to be surprised a lot here.

Mao: Ofcourse.... what do you think if Tokyo was like this?
( !! )

( Thats true... I had completely forgotten about it.... )

( That city is peaceful )

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P130

( Peaceful Tokyo, school, classroom and..... )
Mao: Whats wrong Sousuke?

Sousuke: huh... its nothing.
Mao: Well be careful. Its the Southern Army checkpoint.

Mao: We managed to get through quite easily.
Sousuke: Looks like Hunter is the real deal.

Sousuke: We're close.
Mao: What would we do if its spot on?

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P131

Sousuke: No big deal... we should always anticipate thats how its going to be.

( That truck.... )

( Its the same model as the one we used to escape in Sun'an.
Kaname: Wait!!

Kaname: Calm down Sagara-kun!!
You're delirious and imagining things!!

( At that time, she didn't even try to believe what I said.... )

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P132

( Sagara-kun.....? )

( Thats right back then it was still....... it became "Sousuke" after.... )
Mao: SOUSUKE!!!

{ Paaaaa } x 3

( DAMN.... its red light? )

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P133

# Image only #

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P134

( OH NO!! What was I .... )
{ Ha~ } x3

{ Gwun ~ }

( SHIT!! )

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P135

Mao: I'll handle it. You keep silent.
{ Batan~ }

Sousuke: I......
Mao: DON'T DO ANYTHING!!

Mao: !!

( Its no good... Martial law is currently in full effect )


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P136

( This is terrible )

( Its not a poor decision during battle... just
a careless traffic accident )
( I can't believe that I'd make a stupid mistake like that )

( What am I doing.... )
Sousuke: !!

( What was.... )

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P137

{ Biki } x2

( That light... ECS!! )

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P138

# Image only #

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P139

( Its the Venom!! )

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P140

{ Gwun~ }

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P141

Mao: Lamda Driver!!
Mao: Sousuke get away....

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P142

Mao: What are you doing!!
{Dotsu~}

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P143

Mao: I told you NOT to die without my permission.
Sousuke: Yes....

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P144

{ Botsu }

Sousuke: ....Its coming.

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P145

Both: ............!!

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P146

# Image only #

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P147

Mao: Its looking at the movement of the South China army.....
Looks like we were not under its sights.... we're lucky.

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P148

Mao: ECS.... I guess its impossible to follow....

Sousuke: Are we ok to go?
{Batan~}

Mao: They'll let this one pass since they'd have died
with the M6 if it wasn't for our accident.

Mao: But.... completely ignoring the traffic lights.
I can't even let you drive.

( What am I doing.... )
Sousuke: I'm sorry.
( What is this helpless feeling? )

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P149

Mao: Were you thinking about her??

Mao: FORGET ABOUT HER FOR NOW!!

Mao: If you can't do that, get out of the car!!
I don't want to get dragged into death because of you!!

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P150

Sousuke: Thats true....

{ Gacha }

Mao: Hey.... Sousuke where are you going?

Sousuke: I'm sorry. I just can't.... do this anymore.

Sousuke: Continue with the mission without me.

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P151

( <Mithril> mission, Venom, <Arvarest> or <ARU>.... I just don't care anymore. )

Mao: SOUSUKE!!!!

[ Oct 22nd, 15:53 (East China local time) ]
[ Hong Kong Island, Special zone, Shunwan ]

Someone: 11th location is still nothing.

Yan: I hope we hit bingo next time.
Wu: Ah, this is it.

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P152

Yan: This is URUZ 9. We'll be checking out point 28.
Someone: Affirmative, Wanfu HQ. Please be careful.
Mao: URUZ 2, affirmative.

Yan: Don't let your guard down Wu.
Wu: Yeah yeah....

{ Dotsu ~ }

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P153

Wu: Its a miss again.
Lets go to the next location.

Yan: Again....

Yan: Wait.

Wu: Uuuuuuhhhhhh..... I wonder if he's the worker here.
Yan: Died around 2 days ago..... He isn't wearing a top.

Wu: .....That guy's chest.....?
Yan: Yeah... its unnatural for a stain.

Yan: Lets hope that this isn't some trap.....
{ Jiiii~ }

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P154

Yan: "To the son of Badakshan's Tiger, Meet Hamidra at Tsim Sha Tsui "
Wu: Know the meaning?
Yan: No.

[ Oct 22nd, 16:14 (East China local time ) ]
[ South Shina Sea ]
[ TDD ]

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P155

Tessa: We don't have enough time.....

( According to the spy satellite, both armies are ready to strike ).
( The North army specified a time limit of 22:00 today. )
( If it passes, civil war will start once again )

( There is only 5.5 hours left!!
If we atleast had 8 hours, we should have been able to take down that Venom..... )

Someone: Captain. URUZ 2 is on channel G1.
Tessa: Please connect.
Someone: Yes Ma'am.

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P156

Tessa: Ok... yes thank you.
Please keep the line connected for the moment.

( Strange message on the corpse..... the same has been found on 2 separate locations,
3 messages were found on the local newspaper.... )

Tessa: To the son of Badakshan's Tiger.....?
Richard: The message is illogical.

Tessa: "Badakshan" is the location of NE Afghanistan.
"Tsim Sha Tsui" is central Kowloon.
"Hamidra" is a common Arabic name.

Tessa: We should try to locate the name "Hamidra" living around Hong Kong.

( Badakshan..... if I remember correctly.... )


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P157

Kalinin: I just arrived.

Tessa: Second Leutenant, good timing.

Tessa: "To the son of Badakshan's Tiger, Meet Hamidra at Tsim Sha Tsui "
Do you understand the meaning of this message?

Kalinin: .... Part of it.

Kalinin: Badakshan's Tiger is the alternate name of the legendary general of
Afghanistan's guerilla.

Kalinin: The Soviets tried to assassinate him by sending in a number of
assassins.....
but all attempts failed.

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P158

Kalinin: Among them was a child that was less than 8 years old.
Merciful man that he was, he welcomed that child as his own after his capture.

Kalinin: He was also given a new name....

Kalinin: Kashim.

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P159

Tessa: Kashim....

Kalinin: Captain, can you please contact Sergeant Sagara?
Tessa: Ofcourse..... TDDH to URUZ2. Please switch with URUZ 7.

Mao: This is URUZ 2.... umm.....
Tessa: Whats wrong?

Mao: .... my apologies.

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P160

Mao: URUZ 7.... isn't here.

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P161

# Image only #
#End of Vol 1#

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P162

Postscript Mission 2:

How was Full Metal: Sigma Volume 2?
Kaname is trying hard but Sousuke has become hopeless hasn't he!!
Just like the end of volume 1, Sousuke is hopeless again
at the end of Volume 2.

He'll probably recover in Volume 3 so please don't abandon him....

Stupid Couple
Sister with a one sided crush on a classmate.
Overly protective brother.
No Brakes ( Sick bay teacher with low blood pressure due to a hangover )
PE Teacher
English Teacher: OUCH (actual pronounciation)

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#Basically ads for other Manga series#

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#Back cover image only#

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