Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 26: Dispute of Power
130. The Answer
Why is Aiken standing outside? And she is mumbling something to herself... It feels so creepy...
2 scenes, 48 lines
1. The Answer
26 lines
I just want to ask you about this Relic component thing.
The flirty Fenriru became very serious now.
The ability of the Relic component is ''material decomposition'', isn't it?
Yes?
How's the newbie's chemistry? Does she know the concept of a chemical compound?
It's a substance constituted through chemical reactions by elementary substances.
That's right. Material decomposition is breaking down a substance into its components.
That is to say, decomposed chemical compounds will only turn into molecules rather than elementary substances.
Rayna and Echo Crystal have already gone through fusion to become a chemical compound-like existence.
The improper use of ''material decomposition'' will bring you... only invisible molecules that instantly dissipate into the air after complete decomposition.
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Sorry, newbie. But science doesn't cheat.
It doesn't matter. I've assumed the result, more or less.
I just don't want to take any chances.
Is Rayna as strong as you are, kid?
Huh? Yeah... I don't think I'm as strong as her. I'm way much weaker.
I really want to see it. Let me tutor her after we get her out of there.
I can't thank you enough.
Although I did plan to do that...
Fenriru opened the door to the room.
Huh?
A figure appeared at the door to the room.
Looks like you've talked to the kid already, Fenriru!
Aiken!
2. Stage 130-10, after the battle
22 linesOh! Fenriru! How come... you are in Awakener's room! Hmm...
Hehe! What's wrong with asking whether the child sleeps well?
What's the matter with you! Sneaking around here?!
Me? I'm here for work, of course.
Don't you think I have no idea what you wanna do!
You must have pretended to care for your subordinate by offering sexual favors in exchange for his support in your upcoming match!
Whoa... I repeat word for word what I just did...
S... Sexual favors! I... I definitely won't do that!
Although... I won't deny that I do want to have Awakener's support!
You the cat that ate the canary! How dare you make a move against my man!
Awakener's not your man yet! Everyone's free to play mind games. Why should you be the exception?
I think Awakener has the right to know about my vision for the future of Teslovik!
Right, Awakener?
That said, I'm curious too.
Uh... I think it's only fair to make the decision after getting to know their thoughts.
What?
Your rationality is truly admirable!
Aiken pushed Fenriru out of the door.
All right, all right. Finally, I've got the time to do my stuff.
What... N... No... No newbies!