Episode 7, Chapter 4: Forced Entry

Huhhh. It seems quieter than last time we were here.

...Let's hurry.

See, I told you those rats would be back!

Will you stop bothering us?

And get out of the way?

Isabella, where do we have to go now?

First, I need to know if they've touched my Hyper Portal.

There should be a blueprint. It's probably upstairs, somewhere in the production wing.

We need an employee keycard to get in.

The Ortus guys have them too, right?

That's right. We should look for one with a high-level security clearance.

Each gate has its own security clearance level.

So... we look for someone high-ranking and grab their card? Okay, we'll be back.

Hmm... I don't think this is right. Should we look for a fancier one?

Found one! Yes! This is it!

You found one?

Hm... This'll do for right now, but... there are some areas this won't get us into.

I'll try to bypass the system and adjust the security clearance for that.

Wait just a moment, everyone.

All done. Let's head to the production wing.

It worked! It worked!

What in the world... What is all that?

Security protocols have been activated throughout the core lab. Everyone's going to be on high alert.

The blueprint is in the central control room. We need to move those in order to get there.

I think using that crane might do it.

Good idea. The console is on that side.

I'll send anybody who gets in the way flyin', just trust me!

I've never walked across a conveyor belt...

Hm... We need to get the belt moving in order to get this out of the way. Let's look for the switch.

We did it! The path's clear!

There's no way around those guys! Let's just fight our way through!

Should I start moving the crane? The console... must be that.

Ugh, Isabella...! It'll take forever to clear all this. What if we just smash our way through?

That's an ultra-strength alloy. They use it for tank armor, you know?

I know you're confident about your punches, but... you'd probably shatter every bone in your arm.

You don't know until you try!

...Let's save our strength. We'll have plenty of use for it later.

We need to be strategic about what we move.

Look closer... or scoot over and let me try?

Hmm... Is this not right? I'd better try again.

Oh, that worked! Easy!

Alright, everybody, make some room. We're busy!

What's that now? We're in big trouble if we touch that!

Phew... I really thought I was dead for sure.

I'm really starting to regret quitting. I should've just stuck it out.

Intruders! Get them!

That way. The central control room is that way.

The blueprint will probably be in the innermost monitoring chamber of the control room.

Let's go, then. Where's the keycard?

This lock needs more than just a keycard. It uses dual security and checks the authorized user's bio-signal.

Alright, that means the time has come for me to use my strength.

Chloe, this door is even more solid than the last one.

There's no harm in trying, right?

I'll give it a go.

What do you think? You never know until you try, right?

Let's see... This is a relief. The blueprint hasn't been changed.

Alert, alert. Security has been elevated to level 3.

Initiating lockdown procedures.

All personnel are to proceed to designated safe zones immediately.

Ah! What is going on?! Oh, we're in big trouble, right?

No, not yet. Everybody, run!

We need to escape before the bulkhead closes. Hurry, move!

It's dangerous! Run faster!

At this rate, we're done for. Hurry!

Phew, we made it! Is everybody okay?

Of course, exactly as Ms. Ada predicted.

It's been a while, Isabella. You rat.

Fidelis...!

Rats should stay in the sewer, aren't I right?

Ahhhh!

Ta-ta.

Ugh... What is this place?

This is a waste processing plant!

We need to get out of here. Look for an exit.

Ahhh! Wha-what's that?!

GAB-13. AKA the Garbinator.

Once lockdown procedures are initiated, it identifies everything as waste to process.

Ha! We're waste? Don't make me laugh!

Alright! Come at me and let's go! We'll see who the real trash is!

Hyah!

Phew! Nobody's hurt, are they?

You are a marvel... such power without modifications.

What was even the point in trusting you with this now... Fidelis?

Ada!

Talk to me! This invasion or whatever... it's all a rumor, right?!

I apologize. I will fix this.

You haven't changed. Still stupid too.

The invasion operation has already started.

We will control this uncivilized dimension.

Do you think we'll just stand by and let you?!

Ada! Is this what Code's plan is?

No. This is just a small fraction of what she has up her sleeve.

No matter what people said about you... I was on your side.

Because the Ada I knew... wasn't someone like that.

...It seems like I was wrong. But...

If someone has to stop you, I'll be the one do it. Because... you're my friend.

Chloe. You still don't understand?

I only kept you around because I wanted to see your true colors.

What was underneath your mask when it inevitably came off.

Hiiiiiiiyah!!!!

The Void tore me apart limb from limb... and then it devoured our entire world.

Tell me, what did you lose?

Aaaaaugh!

Chloe!

Chloe, do you understand now?

I hope you do.

...Self-destruct sequence activated.

Isabella! What do we do now?

Tch... We have no choice. Time for a field test.

Everyone get friendly.

What is that?

P-352. It's my latest mobile portal model.

I've never tried transporting so many people at once, but...

Hurry! It's gonna explode!

Fine. Everybody, hold your breath!

.- .-. . / -.-- --- ..- / --- -.- ..--..

Chloe... .- .-. . / -.-- --- ..- / --- -.- ..--..

Is... this for me?

Ugh...

...Sorry. I can't do it.

Chloe... You okay?

I am, but...

How's Isabella?

The same.