Requiem for the Nameless

The light on the watchtower... it's gone out.

Oh... it's you. Good morning.

How are your injuries? Are you feeling okay?

I'm fine. It's been several days already.

Are you sure? Back then, Little Minion said it was too dangerous and wouldn't let me tag along. But after hearing what happened... I feel calling the situation "dangerous" was an understatement!

Rhythm...

It's fine. There's nothing we could've done about it anyway.

This world is filled with countless things beyond our control. That's just how it is.

I see.

By the way, is this medal...?

Yes, the "Laurelled Charon" medal. Officer Lynn awarded it to me, for my "outstanding contributions" to the case.

Congratulations.

"Congratulations"... huh. If it were the old me, I'd probably be thrilled.

But now, this medal's only purpose is to smooth the way for my resignation, sparing me from unnecessary questioning or resistance. It's stained with the blood and tears of too many innocent people and holds no meaning to me anymore.

I still haven't found any concrete information about Berenica.

I tried looking into what you told me about "No. 0," but my contacts said that even mentioning the name to anyone in the 13th Legion was met with immediate silence. They refused to disclose anything about her.

But we can be sure of two things: First, she's definitely been taken by the 13th Legion. Second, she's very important to them. They wouldn't treat her as carelessly as... as they did Blues.

...Thank you. That does ease my mind a little.

Oh, and I heard something else, though I'm not sure if it's useful intel to you.

One month from now, the 13th Legion will be relocating a high-value prisoner by train from Icelake to Dismania, the imperial capital. The 6th Legion's been ordered to assist with the transport.

The prisoner's identity is classified as top secret. All I know is that she's currently receiving treatment in the inner city under maximum security. But someone caught a glimpse of her back, a young woman in her early twenties, dressed in black.

That matches what you've told me about Berenica. If it really is her, then the train departing in a month might be your only chance.

Thank you for the intel. This is the only lead I have, so I'll give it a try no matter what.

What about you? What are you planning to do next?

Honestly, I don't know. Other than helping you look for Berenica, I have no idea what I can do. But... I made a promise to Blues that I'll live on.

As long as I'm alive, I'll eventually find a reason to keep going. Isn't that how it works?

I guess I'll see you around.

(Could it be Berry? Has she... been taken to Icelake, just like me?)

Welcome back. Would you like something to drink or eat first? The care package I prepared is in the cabinet to your left. A wide selection, I dare say there's something in there to suit your taste.

A punch in your face would suit my taste best.

That hurts... After all the effort I put into coming up with such a brilliant idea to net you the "big fish," this is the thanks I get?

*sigh* And here I was, dreaming that our ever-so-kind Miss Lynn would return with a heartfelt speech of gratitude for my genius.

..."Dear Officer Randy, thank you for your unmatched brilliance and flawless foresight." Happy now?

Jokes aside, while that "Raven" we were after ended up dead, the files we found on him led to a clean sweep of The Forsakens' influence in Icelake. Their plans to expand into the Cocytus Region? Dead in the water.

And you know what? Even the dead can serve a purpose. With the right timing, we could exploit this intel gap to sneak a few spies into The Forsakens. If it works out, this could be a real career boost for you, Lynn. Who knows? At this rate, you might even outrank me soon.

...

What's with the long face? Did you run into someone back home you owe money to or something?

Chief Sibylle!

What is it?

It's about the report I filed earlier, the Spathatoi Academy colluding with the 6th Legion to conduct illegal experiments in the Cocytus Region under the pretence of legion recruitments... Is the 13th Legion really going to turn a blind eye to this?

The 6th Legion is an ally of the 13th Legion.

And those who conspired with The Forsakens to commit atrocities in Icelake are the "enemies" of the 13th Legion.

But...!

Beautiful, isn't it? A symbol of honour. It's thanks to this insignia that you're standing here, alive and unharmed.

Stand down, Lynn. Don't forget what your duty is.

...Yes, ma'am.

Lynn.

When I was younger, I used to see things the way you do now.

But, to become a true hero, there's something one must learn...

"Sacrifice."

Nothing, just tired. My head's killing me. I'm going back to get some sleep. Later.

Haha, finally! Been waiting for you to embrace the art of rest. Life lies in relaxation, you know. It's heartwarming to see my wisdom finally passed onto you. I'm so glad.

...Wait. There's one more thing.

There's more!? But I'm taking a vacation in...

Shut it. No vacation for you.

We found this slip of paper on Target No. 2. It's all wrinkled, covered in rambling nonsense.

These flowery words don't make sense to me. You look into it. Could be a hidden message we've missed.

Fine, let me see... "The silent silent snow, child of the sky..."

Huh. Sounds like poetry. Or maybe lyrics to some old song?