4-8 Acute Stress Disorder

Hmm...?

Where is this...

We're getting close to the coordinates that Frostleaf sent us, but...

What a disgusting smell.

It's the stench of something burning...?

Where did Reunion lead us to?

Tsk! Watch out for the sneak attack!

Darn it...!

I... I missed?!

Don't worry. We're safe here!

Guh...

Wh-what's wrong?

Guh... urgh... aah...

He won't be able to answer you.

Wh-what?!

From that building!

Wait, is that...

Frostleaf! Frostleaf, is that you

It is. I've taken care of the enemy.

Sorry for making you worry, Amiya.

Ugh...

Are you injured?

Medic, hurry!

No way... Why is your body all frostbitten? What happened to you...

Don't worry, it's minor.

Meteorite and Jessica are still in the main square.

They should be safe for the time being, but it's hard to say how long that's going to last for.

I managed to lure the enemy out, so Reunion hasn't found them yet.

The enemy?

Our cover hasn't been blown yet, so there's no need for concern yet.

But, he's going to come soon...

Where are you hiding, little fox?

Hurry and come out. Our game of hide and seek is about to come to an end.

For every minute you stay hidden, I'll break another one of your friends' fingers--

Do you still plan to keep running?

(Mephisto...!)

(He's bluffing. Don't take the bait.)

(What is he doing...)

Reunion is moving.

That little...!

We have to get in touch with Meteorite...

...Huh?

Why can't I get through? We've clearly already crossed the contaminated area...

*sigh*...

Take a look at this.

Your communicator?

...!

It's... frozen over? Did it get... ruined by the frost?

Mephisto is a nobody.

There's something wandering in this city...

...that is far more terrifying.

Something more terrifying?

The Yetis. If we run into them, we'll be in serious trouble.

Yetis? Are you talking about the Yeti Squadron? What are they exactly...?

I don't have time to explain right now.

But they are the ones... behind the sudden temperature drop, as well as our squads' injuries.

It seems like this squad has already established their territory within this city.

The sky is getting darker. This is a good opportunity for us...

We'll be able to cross this open area more easily.

Let's go rescue Meteorite and Jessica first.

I'll lead the way.

...

What are those things in the main square? I can't really see...

Are they... statues of some sort? Their shapes are really strange...

And this smell makes me want to vomit...

...

Over here. Don't get separated.

Don't go look at those things...

--We have company.

Let's take them out before they notice us.

...!

I know it's you behind there. Hold your fire.

Look who I brought.

Meteorite, it's us!

Who? Is that.. Amiya?!

Amiya! Amiya, you really came!

It's so good to see you...

...

...but you shouldn't have come. This whole thing is one big trap.

It wasn't worth it for you to come to our rescue.

This was the wrong decision...!

There's no point in blaming her now.

Besides, even if everyone else doesn't think you can be rescued, Amiya would still not give up on you.

I wasn't blaming her! It's just that...

Tsk. Sorry, Amiya.

It's okay. I'm just glad to see that you're all still safe.

Amiya...

But... what happened to Jessica?

Ugh...

She's... still in shock.

Originally, I wanted to wait for her to get better, but...

It seems like she's been... traumatized.

...

Jessica, are you okay?

...

This is all I can do...

Frostleaf, do me a favor. Place her hands on my arm, and hold her fingers tight.

...Sure thing.

Good.

...

...!!

Ngh...

Amiya!

I'm fine! It's just... Nnh...

Such deep sorrow...

It's a bit vague, but...

...

Jessica!!

It's fine now...

You have to be strong, Jessica...!

...?

...Amiya...?

...

I'm here.

Amiya... Amiya...

There, there... Everything will be okay.

Jessica... Are you alright...?

Amiya... What was I...

...I'm so sorry... I didn't think... I didn't think that...

It's fine now...

Those, those... Auugh...

I know what it's like.

Yes, I've also experienced it...

...Wanting to run, but your legs not moving...

...Wanting to scream, but your voice not coming out...

I understand what you've been through, Jessica... I've been there too.

...

Try standing up.

You don't need to be afraid anymore...

Because we're all together now. You're not alone. We'll always be there for you.

Let's go back to Rhodes Island together.

Franka and Liskarm are waiting for you.

...

...Mhm!

...

Amiya... You... what did you do just now...

Shh... Keep it a secret from Dr. Kal'tsit.