Blue Archive story · Volume 3: Eden Treaty, Chapter 3, Episode 14
Vol. 3 Ch. 3 Ep. 14: A Light in the Darkness
1 scenes, 161 lines
1. Abandoned Trinity Ruins / Trinity Catacombs / Trinity Sewers
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RAAAAAA...
Th-That must be it...
A tactical weapon, hmm? It's just a monster.
*inhale* *signing* *exhale*...
A failure made from the doctrine of antiquity? Do you mean that doll, Hime?
You're making this difficult. It's a failure, but it still fits the roll of a tactical weapon nonetheless?
They should have figured out everything by now: the identity of the Council, this tactical weapon, and our next objective.
No matter. It's too late for them to do anything.
Contact the units on standby.
It's time to advance upon Trinity.
Now, for the comm...
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Leader?
Wh-What's wrong?
How much time has passed since we were last here?
About three hours...?
Her?
(sign language)
A trap?! But when did she...?!
There's more of 'em!
...!
DON'T MOVE!
...!
...!
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They're only meant to disorient us. She's trying to outwit us.
Azusa will strike when we're most vulnerable. We must remain calm.
Ahhh! She set up timed ones too! We have to get outta here!
Hiyori!
Damn it...
I-I'm sorry. It hurts so much... Why must life always be suffering?
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Hiyori was her first target. She wanted to deal with a potential sniper.
Does that mean she plans to make this a close-quarters fight?
*click* *click*
...!
Grenade! From above!
Wait, Leader. Chasing after her is exactly what she wants.
I tried to stop her... Hime, how's Hiyori?
*inhale* (sign language)
I see.
*inhale* (sign language) *exhale*
Then we're in for a long battle if Azusa is this determined.
That sounds like the leader's weapon. It must have started.
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There's no other choice. We should be going.
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You can't escape!
Clever. You know you can't defeat me head on, Azusa!
That's why your only option is to run.
Your only hope is to take me by surprise!
*click*
Ahhh!
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Atsuko...
*inhale* (sign language) *exhale*
I won't.
*boom*!
...?!
Azusa!
Hold, Leader. We're only going in circles.
It would be easier to summon the Council to deal with this.
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*shakes head*
The Council will only intervene in a conflict between Trinity and Gehenna. They may not acknowledge Azusa as a Trinity student.
Really? That's rather inconvenient.
*nod*
So they may still recognize her as part of Squad.
Just as the commandments themselves are up to interpretation. It's only natural that the position we've gained would have some disadvantages.
Yes, that's why we have to settle this on our own.
I've taught her everything she knows, the way she thinks, the way she fights... I'm the one best-suited to defeat her.
Let's keep up the pursuit.
I'll try the opposite direction. Hime, you pick a different path too.
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*rumble*
*rumble* *rumble*!
When could she have set this trap?! The entire floor is collapsing! Run!
*boom*!
AZUSAAAAAA!
*cough*...
Checkmate.
Tch.
A valiant effort, but this is the end of the line. I know how you fight, how you think, how you move.
Resisting was futile from the very beginning.
How long...?
...?
How long did Arius have that cruise missile?
When did you gain control of those mysterious soldiers?
Even that bomb capable of shattering a halo shouldn't have been possible.
How is it possible...?
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What do you think qualifies someone to be a killer?
It's obvious, isn't it? They must have the intent to kill.
The scriptures say the first murder was carried out with but a single stone.
Now do you get it? It doesn't matter what tool you use, so long as you have the intent to kill. That is what matters.
Whether it's a missile or a stone, they're only tools to carry out our own animosity. Nothing more, nothing less.
...?!
That hatred was only instilled into me at Arius...so where does it come from? Whose is it?
Futile.
You're weak, Shirasu Azusa. Your weakness is a disease that binds and gnaws at you.
Just like that stuffed animal you can't let go of, even now.
...!
The first gift you ever received from a friend, hmm?
Futile.
Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile.
Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile.
Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile. Futile.
A-Ahhhhhhghhh...!
It's futile, Shirasu Azusa!
Friendship?! It's nothing but futility and something to be done away with! Her name was Hifumi, was it?
*shakes head*
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...?
She dropped this thing that's supposed to symbolize their friendship.
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I have no doubt she'll be back for it.
*inhale* (sign language) *exhale*...?
Why am I so sure? Because an insect that finds light in the darkness becomes unable to live without it.
This worthless thing is her light, it's the hope keeping her going.
She won't give it up so easily. Azusa will have no choice but to return.
And when she does, I'll capture her and remind her of the truth of this world...
...by force if I must.
Hmm?
Is there something inside of it?
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From the Seia operation!
Hime, run!
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*sob*
*sniffle* *sob*
I'm sorry, Hifumi. So sorry...
Now there's no turning back.
*sob* Goodbye, everyone. I'm sorry... Ahhhhhh!!! *sob*