Blue Archive story · Final Volume, Chapter 1, Episode 5
Vol. F Ch. 1 Ep. 5: A Fissure in Everyday Life 3
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1. Kousagi Park / Chief of Defense Office / Gematria Conference Room
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Preparations complete. It's your turn, Moe.
*pant* *pant* Really? I'm really allowed to do this?!
Wow... That huge wasp nest burned down in a flash...
Thanks so much for your help. When I saw the wasp nest behind the storage, I didn't know what to do.
There's no need to thank us. It's SRT's duty to eliminate any hazard that threatens citizens.
That's right. Civilians could seriously injure themselves if they were to carelessly touch a wasp nest.
Some wasps are said to have a deadly neurotoxin, so it's best to burn the whole nest down at once.
Huh? That's it?
I thought I would get to see the blazing flames of the wasp nest crumbling to ashes burn for at least an hour. How disappointing.
A-A whole hour...? Th-That's scary to even th-think about...
In the past, I would have called a pest control company or reported this to the fire department...
But after the redevelopment of Kousagi Town was finalized, all governmental offices and infrastructure were withdrawn, so most of these problems have to be solved by the residents themselves.
There's just no end to it... So, we've been thinking about moving.
I can't guarantee how long we'll be there, but please feel free to find us at the park if you need help.
We are SRT, so we'll always do our utmost to ensure the citizens' safety.
Oho! You sure are reliable. Heehee.
Let me repay you for your help.
Please, there's no need. We were only fulfilling our duty.
Here. This is a frozen chicken skewer pack we sell at the store.
Business is slow right now, but people used to even travel all the way from other districts to buy our chicken skewers.
High-quality frozen chicken skewers...with fresh green onions...
It's not expired... In fact, it's in excellent condition...
Y-You would j-just give us something like this?
I-Is that a bad thing...?
It's okay if you don't like chicken skewers...
Thank you very much!!
Delicious...!
The outside is perfectly grilled... And that smoky taste just melts in your mouth.
Heehee. I know, I know. I'm kind of considered an expert with fire.
Speaking of, the fire is a little weak. Maybe I should put on more firewood...
The scent of fresh green onion and the rich taste of chicken go really well together.
Don't forget the crispy fried chicken skin! Yum...
Oh, it's been so long since I ate something so fresh...
W-We only get to eat th-things out of cans... Like salted meat...
Let's grill every last piece! We don't have a refrigerator to store it anyway!
It's...peaceful.
I like it. Sitting around a bonfire and eating grilled meat at a park... It's kind of like we're just taking a camping trip.
Heehee... Th-That's a fun way to see it...
Valkyrie and the General Student Council have been quiet recently...
And Sensei must be busy as usual... They haven't contacted us in quite some time.
Hmph. I'd ignore it if Sensei contacted us anyway!
Same! We don't need that dummy adult to help us!
I-I do wish Sensei would v-visit us sometimes...
At the end of the day, no news is good news for Kivotos.
That's true, but for us...
Yeah... F-For us, without a school...
Hey, y'all. The soda we got before, let's drink it now.
I put it in the fountain to keep it cold. It should be perfect to drink by now!
You mean the soda Sora gave us when we drove out those thugs from Angel 24?
Didn't you say no one could lay even one finger on it because you were saving it for an important day?
We got to eat some delicious, precious chicken skewers. What could be a more important day than this one?
I have an idea! We'll grill the mushrooms we picked!
That sounds perfect! I'll go get them!
W-Wait! T-Take me with you!
Is this the anti-espionage network...?
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Yes, you may speak.
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...I see. Got it.
...At long last.
The Chroma is coming here?
Yes. With its coming, Schale, the Nameless Gods, the Ark... All will be eradicated. Is it not an elegant solution?
And Kivotos along with it!
To what ends, dear Madame? Perhaps you've grown tired of our research.
Yes, I suppose you could say my motivations have shifted.
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As you well know, I had partial contact with the Chroma through the ritual. It led me to the see the truth.
My purpose does not lie in this frivolous research or rudimentary experiments. That is not how I will become the greatest.
For me to achieve that, I must have absolute authority. I must become an absolute. One with power to destroy and create the world itself.
I will become an ominous light that cannot be interpreted, beyond human communication. To human eyes, I will be beyond a purpose they can understand.
It is the only way to eliminate Sensei!
What is this madness? Have you utterly lost your mind?
...What a shame. You have allowed your hatred to consume you, Madame.
Gematria is an explorer and a seeker. Incomprehensible madness is the very enemy we sought to defeat. In succumbing to your own madness, you have lost your right to Gematria.
I, How dare you?! I hold the power of the Chroma within me!
I have tamed the power of madness you so desperately fear!
It does appear so. Golconde, if you would please?
Yes, yes. It's been a pleasure, Madame.
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...Kyaaaaaaaaah!!
Fascinating. It's even more effective than the halo-destroying bomb.
Truly. Mysteries, as the name suggests, may be impossible to interpret, but Madame's motives were predictable.
AHHHHHH!
Did you truly believe we would be twiddling our thumbs here? We have been preparing for a means to combat the Chroma since the moment you came into contact with it.
BUT OF COURSE!
You and I disagreed upon the fundamentals of art and our perspectives of the world, but I have respected your ambition from the beginning, Beatrice.
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Oh dear, oh dear. Our poor Madame has not read enough storybooks. Side characters who strive to become the protagonist never make it to the ending.
Madness is a terrifying art. I was rather curious as to the manner of monster she would become, but it would have been more troublesome if we left it to fester.
One seat is empty again. We will discuss recruitment later.
For now, we must proceed to the next topic.
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