Small Incident

Damn! If she gets any closer, I'm done for.

Now what do I do? I never thought they'd... They'd...

Send an assassin?

No!

Where are you?

Show yourself!

Behind you.

Urgh!

This is Melissa.

Hey Melissa. Just checking in. How goes things?

No irregularities to report. The branch of the radical group that was lurking in Route 99 was eliminated as instructed. Once we discover the location of the main hideout, I can finish them off.

Sorry to make you do our dirty work, Melissa.

I do not mind it. All that matters is the mission.

Thanks. Now then, I have some pertinent info for you, so you must act quickly. We got reports that high profile radical targets have been going in and out of the Industrial Ruins.

You think that's where their hideout is?

I'm almost certain of it. After all, that area is often used as cover for terrorist organizations.

Understood. I will go there at once.

Looking forward to your next report. Over and out.

Our next target is in the Industrial Ruins. Let's go.

I'm afraid it's too late for that.

Through the entrance.

I think you know why.

Take me to your leaders' hideout. Now.

Outnumbered?

Afraid not.

...Initialize.

I demand that you take me to your leaders' hideout.

...Return.

My thanks for your cooperation.

WHAT WAS THAT?!

......

Affirmative. All executed according to mission parameters.

The pacifists have no desire for war. Whether it be human against synth, or synth against synth. However, you continue to refuse their words, and strengthen your forces. Your actions will no doubt lead to war between synths and humans.

Our leaders did not make this decision lightly. If you had just made the effort to settle things diplomatically, it never would have come to this.

Wait! What are you doing?

......

In conclusion, you have no intention of settling things peacefully. Yes?

My leaders sent me with instructions to attempt to settle things diplomatically... But if you are unwilling to comply, then you leave me no choice.

You will be exterminated.

I have completed my mission, as instructed.

Were you able to ascertain the situation?

I do not mind.

......

Hey Melissa. Any updates?

The mission is going as planned.

Great. Go ahead and wrap things up, then. Will you?

Yes, my maker.

I am replying to scheduled correspondence.

I have no obligation to answer you.

Now choose. Would you like to hold peace talks, or no?

Targets confirmed hostile. Per command code zero-three, initializing extermination protocol.

Extermination complete.

Mission executed as instructed, my maker.

Incredible. And quick too.

After all, we created you with most advanced technology we have here at KMS.

The M.E.L.I.S.A. combat drone was created to kill their own kind, and you do it so well. You're special, Melissa. With your organics, combat skills, and processing power, you're unstoppable.

Not to mention your little worker bees. Those stingers have put countless into a never-ending sleep. They're almost as advanced tech-wise as you. Jamming, hacking, you name it. They interface with all neural circuits. Only the top of the line tech for our girl! How did they do? Get any use out of them?

Yes, my maker.

That's good to hear. Being a double agent can't be easy. Now return to the lab so we can perform a little maintenance check.

Understood. I shall do so at once.

A great number of synth humans created without our supervision still exist. Did you make a backup of the list that was sent?

Yes, in its entirety.

Your task will not be done until every name on it has been exterminated.

No matter who they may be.

You got it. As for this mess, we'll take care of the rest. Go ahead and come back. Over and out.

B-Drones, return. It is time for your diagnostics.

Hey! Melissa!

Aldo.

I knew it was you!

Whoa! What happened to you? You're covered in oil.

Am I?

Hm, I suppose you are correct. It is of no importance. I will remove the stains at once.

No importance? Really?

I must be off now. So, if you would excuse me.

Ah! Sorry to keep you!

It's fine.

She says it's not important, but it sure looks it.

That was a lot of oil. I hope she's not injured or something.