CubexCursedxCurious:Volume1 Chapter5 - Revision history

Zzhk at 07:03, 23 October 2014

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Part 6

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	Fear closed her mouth just as she was about to say something. She turned her gaze towards Peavey whose upper torso was still embedded in the wall—in other words, her back was turned towards Haruaki and Konoha.		Fear closed her mouth just as she was about to say something. She turned her gaze towards Peavey whose upper torso was still embedded in the wall—in other words, her back was turned towards Haruaki and Konoha.

	"Hmph. Believing in not necessary. Because my pride is on the line here, I absolutely won't go insane."		"Hmph. Believing is not necessary. Because my pride is on the line here, I absolutely won't go insane."

	"Very well. So... What should we do now? There's not much time to think."		"Very well. So... What should we do now? There's not much time to think."

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Part 10

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	The girl should have died suddenly stood up. From her right sleeve out extended a black belt. With similar movements like Mummy Maker's bandage, it extended forwards like a snake—wrapping itself around Peavey's arm.		The girl who should have died suddenly stood up. From her right sleeve out extended a black belt. With similar movements like Mummy Maker's bandage, it extended forwards like a snake—wrapping itself around Peavey's arm.

	"Class... Class Rep...?"		"Class... Class Rep...?"
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Part 6

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	"Then didn't we waste our chance just now? What a waste... Anyway, complaining about it won't help the current situation. Should we ambush her again like just now? While I'm acting as bait, you—"		"Then didn't we waste our chance just now? What a waste... Anyway, complaining about it won't help the current situation. Should we ambush her again like just now? While I'm acting as bait, you—"

	"She was sent flying just now only because she was completely caught by surprise. The same move probably won't work again. Besides, there's a flaw ~~wit~~ that plan."		"She was sent flying just now only because she was completely caught by surprise. The same move probably won't work again. Besides, there's a flaw with that plan."

	"What flaw?"		"What flaw?"

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courtesy of the malphin

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	Peeping out the window discreetly, Fear found an unbelievable scene unfolding before her eyes.		Peeping out the window discreetly, Fear found an unbelievable scene unfolding before her eyes.

	Holding the axe in one hand, Peavey as smoking with a blank expression. And lying on the ground at her feet was a girl whose stomach was being stepped on forcefully—		Holding the axe in one hand, Peavey was smoking with a blank expression. And lying on the ground at her feet was a girl whose stomach was being stepped on forcefully—

	"Kirika...! Damn it, why now!?"		"Kirika...! Damn it, why now!?"
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	The only remaining challenge was finding such a place.		The only remaining challenge was finding such a place.

	Fear felt a liberating sense of accomplishment. She no longer had to ~~endure—sust~~ as she thought that to herself, the unnatural state she was desperately maintaining returned to normal—the spikes in the interior of the iron maiden she had been holding back shot out all at once.		Fear felt a liberating sense of accomplishment. She no longer had to endure—just as she thought that to herself, the unnatural state she was desperately maintaining returned to normal—the spikes in the interior of the iron maiden she had been holding back shot out all at once.

	(Seriously, coming up with this sort of plan... Indeed, the enemy cannot attack this place, plus the fact it was possible to launch an surprise attack at an extremely close distance without being detected, making it a perfect hiding place. Other than the fact that a single lapse in my concentration would result in a tragic death...!)		(Seriously, coming up with this sort of plan... Indeed, the enemy cannot attack this place, plus the fact it was possible to launch an surprise attack at an extremely close distance without being detected, making it a perfect hiding place. Other than the fact that a single lapse in my concentration would result in a tragic death...!)
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	"Ahhhhhh! No good, I killed her, I already killed her, it's me! No more... Comrades... None? The weapon is also... Ahhhhh... Who will save me... Ahhh... This... Belt... Ahhhhhhh!"		"Ahhhhhh! No good, I killed her, I already killed her, it's me! No more... Comrades... None? The weapon is also... Ahhhhh... Who will save me... Ahhh... This... Belt... Ahhhhhhh!"

	Shutting her eyes tightly, she rejected the swaying belt from her sight. Her behavior was akin to a child scared senseless by inescapable ~~far~~. Her body simply shook, trembling and swaying. Correct, as if unable to stop, like a swaying balancing toy—		Shutting her eyes tightly, she rejected the swaying belt from her sight. Her behavior was akin to a child scared senseless by inescapable terror. Her body simply shook, trembling and swaying. Correct, as if unable to stop, like a swaying balancing toy—

	"She must have some sort of mental trauma. Perhaps she deserves pity, but this works fine."		"She must have some sort of mental trauma. Perhaps she deserves pity, but this works fine."

Zzhk at 09:34, 13 June 2013

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	Haruaki recalled his memories. Kirika wore thick clothing at all times. Even during PE lessons she never wore anything other than a full tracksuit. On rainy days she always held an umbrella—she was quite concerned about her clothing getting wet. Even when Konoha asked if she would like to take a bath, she refused. She was always worrying, probably fearing her secret might be carelessly revealed.		Haruaki recalled his memories. Kirika wore thick clothing at all times. Even during PE lessons she never wore anything other than a full tracksuit. On rainy days she always held an umbrella—she was quite concerned about her clothing getting wet. Even when Konoha asked if she would like to take a bath, she refused. She was always worrying, probably fearing her secret might be carelessly revealed.

	"Then there is this one called the ~~«Black River of Pity»~~. Its official name is much longer but that's not important. I'm forced to keep it on me for self-defense. It was originally a serial killer's favorite possession, but I have no wish of finding out how many lives this thing has taken."		"Then there is this one called the «Tragic Black River». Its official name is much longer but that's not important. I'm forced to keep it on me for self-defense. It was originally a serial killer's favorite possession, but I have no wish of finding out how many lives this thing has taken."

	As if condemning a serial killer with her gaze, Kirika waved the front end of the belt lightly.		As if condemning a serial killer with her gaze, Kirika waved the front end of the belt lightly.

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	Though there was no problem with the agility of his body, the actions performed under Konoha's control were unfamiliar to his body, and naturally strained his muscles, resulting in the accumulation of fatigue. Nevertheless, Haruaki had no wish of showing any signs of weakness.		Though there was no problem with the agility of his body, the actions performed under Konoha's control were unfamiliar to his body, and naturally strained his muscles, resulting in the accumulation of fatigue. Nevertheless, Haruaki had no wish of showing any signs of weakness.

	"Yes, I'm fine. Konoha, I have a suggestion. Use the '~~Killing~~ Counter'... Since she won't stop even if she dies, then simply destroy the axe itself."		"Yes, I'm fine. Konoha, I have a suggestion. Use the 'Sword-Kill Counter'... Since she won't stop even if she dies, then simply destroy the axe itself."

	"...Understood. Her movements are very hard to predict, so it might take some time. Furthermore, this will reduce my focus on defense, so please be careful!"		"...Understood. Her movements are very hard to predict, so it might take some time. Furthermore, this will reduce my focus on defense, so please be careful!"
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	Haruaki thought he had dropped the sword out of fear and confusion. But that was not the case. The weight disappeared from his hands because the sword had been unsheathed with incredible speed.		Haruaki thought he had dropped the sword out of fear and confusion. But that was not the case. The weight disappeared from his hands because the sword had been unsheathed with incredible speed.

	"~~—Killing~~ Counter!"		"—Sword-Kill Counter!"

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	"W-Why?"		"W-Why?"

	"I miscalculated. That axe is 'autonomous.' Of course, the wielder's body is also moving, but only as support, similar to us. But the ~~Killing~~ Counter relies on finding openings through predicting the attacker's habits or muscle movement, hence—"		"I miscalculated. That axe is 'autonomous.' Of course, the wielder's body is also moving, but only as support, similar to us. But the Sword-Kill Counter relies on finding openings through predicting the attacker's habits or muscle movement, hence—"

	"After all, the target's weak point has to be targeted with precision as fine as a hair..."		"After all, the target's weak point has to be targeted with precision as fine as a hair..."
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	"Haruaki-kun? Could your wound on the arm have opened up?"		"Haruaki-kun? Could your wound on the arm have opened up?"

	"Hoo—Looks like there is no point hiding it any further... At first it was still bearable, but after the ~~Killing~~ Counter was deflected just now, it hurts so much I can't apply any strength... But it's fine, I can still wield the sword."		"Hoo—Looks like there is no point hiding it any further... At first it was still bearable, but after the Sword-Kill Counter was deflected just now, it hurts so much I can't apply any strength... But it's fine, I can still wield the sword."

	"But that doesn't mean you are able to block the enemy's attacks. How could your injured arm defend against those attacks of brute force? You're pushing it! That woman probably realized it already. I should act as bait instead. But she would probably attack you first. Which would make things meaningless if you die before or while I take action!"		"But that doesn't mean you are able to block the enemy's attacks. How could your injured arm defend against those attacks of brute force? You're pushing it! That woman probably realized it already. I should act as bait instead. But she would probably attack you first. Which would make things meaningless if you die before or while I take action!"
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	(Time to use the true Killing Counter—)		(Time to use the true Killing Counter—)

	The Killing Counter~~'s true secret~~ was not ~~that it destroyed~~ weapons but the fact that it destroyed weapons and nothing else. In other words, it was simply a high-level technique of mercy born from her taboo and avoidance of bloodshed.		The true secret to the Killing Counter was not its destruction of weapons but the fact that it destroyed weapons and nothing else. In other words, it was simply a high-level technique of mercy born from her taboo and avoidance of bloodshed.

	Provided she discarded any notion of mercy to release her true self, Konoha was able to destroy weapons with pure power alone rather than technique. But given such a level of force, what might result indirectly in the wake? Injuring—or even killing the opponent would not be surprising.		Provided she discarded any notion of mercy to release her true self, Konoha was able to destroy weapons with pure power alone rather than technique. But given such a level of force, what might result indirectly in the wake? Injuring—or even killing the opponent would not be surprising.
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	In order to put into practice a sword's proper yet wrong purpose, its one and only original duty, the white blade slid out of its scabbard.		In order to put into practice a sword's proper yet wrong purpose, its one and only original duty, the white blade slid out of its scabbard.

	(~~—Killing~~ Counter!!)		(—True-Kill Counter!!)

	The art of drawing the sword with superlative divine speed. A light flashed across Dance Time wielded in the enemy's mouth.		The art of drawing the sword with superlative divine speed. A light flashed across Dance Time wielded in the enemy's mouth.

Kory: Minor grammar changes.

2013-04-27T13:40:22Z

Minor grammar changes.

Zzhk at 06:52, 1 April 2013

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	==Chapter ~~Five:~~ Even If Cursed~~<br~~/~~><br/>~~"Here"==		==Chapter 5 - Even If Cursed / "Here"==

	===Part 1===		===Part 1===

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	"That's true..."		"That's true..."

	Haruaki suddenly looked at the garden. He was reminded of the other tenant who shared the detached ~~building~~ with Konoha.		Haruaki suddenly looked at the garden. He was reminded of the other tenant who shared the detached accessory dwelling with Konoha.

	"Wait till Kuroe returns, then the situation would be different. How about we ask her for help?"		"Wait till Kuroe returns, then the situation would be different. How about we ask her for help?"
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	"Then we must create time for planning. Let's hide first!"		"Then we must create time for planning. Let's hide first!"

	Saying that, Fear grabbed Haruaki by the waist, took a running start and jumped high in one go, landing at a certain location—the second floor of the ~~detached building~~, through the window of Konoha's room.		Saying that, Fear grabbed Haruaki by the waist, took a running start and jumped high in one go, landing at a certain location—the second floor of the accessory dwelling, through the window of Konoha's room.

	"Hey... Wait!"		"Hey... Wait!"

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	Haruaki was facing Konoha as he drank tea.		Haruaki was facing Konoha as he drank tea.

	"At the end of the day, the best solution is to 'make them not return,' isn't that right? If we contact the organization supporting them... That Frontline Gathering Knights' Dominion, right? To convey our message clearly—"		"At the end of the day, the best solution is to 'make them not return,' isn't that right? If we contact the organization supporting them... That Frontline Gathering Knights Dominion, right? To convey our message clearly—"

	"It'll be very difficult. Just look at that woman in a dress, clearly she is an opponent who cannot be communicated with like a human. Besides, we know basically nothing about that organization nor how to contact them. Only Honatsu-san would probably know?"		"It'll be very difficult. Just look at that woman in a dress, clearly she is an opponent who cannot be communicated with like a human. Besides, we know basically nothing about that organization nor how to contact them. Only Honatsu-san would probably know?"
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	"You're saying that's a cursed tool? Why—"		"You're saying that's a cursed tool? Why—"

	"There exist those in the Knights' Dominion who uses them. In order to destroy the most abysmal tools, there really is no choice. For heavily cursed Wathes, one has no choice but to rely on the Indulgence Disks."		"There exist those in the Knights Dominion who uses them. In order to destroy the most abysmal tools, there really is no choice. For heavily cursed Wathes, one has no choice but to rely on the Indulgence Disks."

	"Indulgence...?"		"Indulgence...?"
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	Konoha's question received a sigh in response. Then as if organizing her thoughts, Kirika remained silent for a moment—		Konoha's question received a sigh in response. Then as if organizing her thoughts, Kirika remained silent for a moment—

	"Let me be clear, I am not your enemy. I only happened to be here today by coincidence. I apologize for hiding all sorts of things from you all, but I originally intended to keep my identity hidden and did not plan on getting involved with you—That said, I couldn't stand back and do nothing, seeing as this person from the Knights' Dominion had arrived."		"Let me be clear, I am not your enemy. I only happened to be here today by coincidence. I apologize for hiding all sorts of things from you all, but I originally intended to keep my identity hidden and did not plan on getting involved with you—That said, I couldn't stand back and do nothing, seeing as this person from the Knights Dominion had arrived."

	Kirika shook her head lightly as she spoke:		Kirika shook her head lightly as she spoke:
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	"The person last night... You were the one whose arm I severed?"		"The person last night... You were the one whose arm I severed?"

	"Yes, Fear-kun. As for why... It's... Because I felt that it was the only way to protect you in a safe place, Yachi. Clearly, those people from the Knights' Dominion were planning to kill those who stood in their way. But even if I asked you to hide, you probably wouldn't listen? Hence—I originally intended to take you to a safe place, even if it meant resorting to forceful measures. After Fear-kun and Konoha-kun defeated the people sent by the Knights, only then would I release you. After all, I couldn't expose my identity so I disguised myself as that Mummy Maker. Since her face was hidden and her weapon was similar to mine, it was a perfect coincidence."		"Yes, Fear-kun. As for why... It's... Because I felt that it was the only way to protect you in a safe place, Yachi. Clearly, those people from the Knights Dominion were planning to kill those who stood in their way. But even if I asked you to hide, you probably wouldn't listen? Hence—I originally intended to take you to a safe place, even if it meant resorting to forceful measures. After Fear-kun and Konoha-kun defeated the people sent by the Knights, only then would I release you. After all, I couldn't expose my identity so I disguised myself as that Mummy Maker. Since her face was hidden and her weapon was similar to mine, it was a perfect coincidence."

	Curling the black leather belt back to her right arm, she turned and faced Haruaki's group once more.		Curling the black leather belt back to her right arm, she turned and faced Haruaki's group once more.
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	"You didn't have to hide things, if only you told us from the start..."		"You didn't have to hide things, if only you told us from the start..."

	"If that were possible, I'd be under a lot less stress, Yachi. I did mention a 'comrade' just now, right? I originally belonged to a certain organization. Not willingly, but this means my hands are tied in a certain sense. Although I asked a comrade to help me, it is a favor performed only at request and not without reward, similar to a debtor-creditor relationship. The organization's official stance is non-interference in the Knights' Dominion's affairs, hence my actions would be frowned upon... Were they to find out about this ridiculous incident, I'll probably get scolded."		"If that were possible, I'd be under a lot less stress, Yachi. I did mention a 'comrade' just now, right? I originally belonged to a certain organization. Not willingly, but this means my hands are tied in a certain sense. Although I asked a comrade to help me, it is a favor performed only at request and not without reward, similar to a debtor-creditor relationship. The organization's official stance is non-interference in the Knights Dominion's affairs, hence my actions would be frowned upon... Were they to find out about this ridiculous incident, I'll probably get scolded."

	"An organization you say? Could it be—"		"An organization you say? Could it be—"
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	Fear paled and gripped her Rubik's Cube which had returned to normal. Then Kirika picked up the unconscious Peavey as she spoke:		Fear paled and gripped her Rubik's Cube which had returned to normal. Then Kirika picked up the unconscious Peavey as she spoke:

	"Don't misunderstand, my organization's stance is completely different from the Frontline Gathering Knights' Dominion. That said, I find our own stance rather problematic as well... Seriously, it's not quite appropriate for a member like me to say this, but it is absolutely ridiculous..."		"Don't misunderstand, my organization's stance is completely different from the Frontline Gathering Knights Dominion. That said, I find our own stance rather problematic as well... Seriously, it's not quite appropriate for a member like me to say this, but it is absolutely ridiculous..."

	"What kind of stance is it...?"		"What kind of stance is it...?"
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	Perhaps unsure how to respond, Konoha remained silent.		Perhaps unsure how to respond, Konoha remained silent.

	"Fear-kun, if you were to stay here, surely you'll become a target for observation. Because not only to the Knights' Dominion, you are the focal point of attention for all organizations. I will find a way to take care of this woman, but inevitably someone else, perhaps even from a different organization, will show up."		"Fear-kun, if you were to stay here, surely you'll become a target for observation. Because not only to the Knights Dominion, you are the focal point of attention for all organizations. I will find a way to take care of this woman, but inevitably someone else, perhaps even from a different organization, will show up."

	"...Even so, I... Still want to... Stay here. I know this will cause a lot of trouble..."		"...Even so, I... Still want to... Stay here. I know this will cause a lot of trouble..."
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	The blade in Haruaki's hand shuddered. Fear also shook her silver hair as she looked up.		The blade in Haruaki's hand shuddered. Fear also shook her silver hair as she looked up.

	"I don't know the details but it's supposed to be a precious item. The Knights' Dominion tends to install it on equipment that causes severe side effects... Reportedly, it can form complicated systems in concert with the internal structure of tools that have the ability to take human form. I've also heard that Indulgence Disks have a tendency to attract one another. As for the actual truth, I have no idea. Also..."		"I don't know the details but it's supposed to be a precious item. The Knights Dominion tends to install it on equipment that causes severe side effects... Reportedly, it can form complicated systems in concert with the internal structure of tools that have the ability to take human form. I've also heard that Indulgence Disks have a tendency to attract one another. As for the actual truth, I have no idea. Also..."

	From amongst the fragments, Kirika picked up a rectangular object that resembled a remote control. It was that object affixed to the axe's grip. Crushing the object in her hand, Kirika took out something from within and tossed it to Fear. What Fear caught was something resembling a thin card, mere millimeters thick. Its pure black surface felt similar to steel in touch. Examining closely, one could discover, with great difficulty, faint etchings resembling geometric patterns.		From amongst the fragments, Kirika picked up a rectangular object that resembled a remote control. It was that object affixed to the axe's grip. Crushing the object in her hand, Kirika took out something from within and tossed it to Fear. What Fear caught was something resembling a thin card, mere millimeters thick. Its pure black surface felt similar to steel in touch. Examining closely, one could discover, with great difficulty, faint etchings resembling geometric patterns.

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	"Are you mad? Do you not care about mutual defeat? How could you?!"		"Are you mad? Do you not care about mutual defeat? How could you?!"

	"Actually I'd like to ask instead, are you mad? How could I possibly care about that? Precisely because I didn't care, that was why I chose this Wathe—this axe never stops attacking. Whether I am injured or not, this axe will continue to dance for the sake of defeating the enemy. That's right, even if ~~meant~~ death. Never stopping until the enemy is defeated!"		"Actually I'd like to ask instead, are you mad? How could I possibly care about that? Precisely because I didn't care, that was why I chose this Wathe—this axe never stops attacking. Whether I am injured or not, this axe will continue to dance for the sake of defeating the enemy. That's right, even if it means death. Never stopping until the enemy is defeated!"

	"...? You must be joking... You're crazy!"		"...? You must be joking... You're crazy!"
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	As her tone grew increasingly harsh, her eyes widened at the same time, and on that lifeless face of a ghost's... The face of a ghost born from wrath, was gradually infused with an additional layer of exceptional fury—		As her tone grew increasingly harsh, her eyes widened at the same time, and on that lifeless face of a ghost's... The face of a ghost born from wrath, was gradually infused with an additional layer of exceptional fury—

	"Unforgivable, unforgivable! Tools like you! The things your kind has done to me, my father and mother! The pain, humiliation and immorality that made an utter mess of my family! You dare seek to forget! I will not forgive you for that! I—I will curse ~~you have~~ wish to lift your curse, I curse you, I curse you, I curse you!"		"Unforgivable, unforgivable! Tools like you! The things your kind has done to me, my father and mother! The pain, humiliation and immorality that made an utter mess of my family! You dare seek to forget! I will not forgive you for that! I—I will curse your wish to lift your curse, I curse you, I curse you, I curse you!"


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	Provided she discarded any notion of mercy to release her true self, Konoha was able to destroy weapons with pure power alone rather than technique. But given such a level of force, what might result indirectly in the wake? Injuring—or even killing the opponent would not be surprising.		Provided she discarded any notion of mercy to release her true self, Konoha was able to destroy weapons with pure power alone rather than technique. But given such a level of force, what might result indirectly in the wake? Injuring—or even killing the opponent would not be surprising.

	(Killing someone and seeing the blood ~~spilled~~ I spilled, perhaps I might be cursed again. However... There is someone I refuse to let her murder no matter what!)		(Killing someone and seeing the blood I spilled, perhaps I might be cursed again. However... There is someone I refuse to let her murder no matter what!)

	Consequently, she deliberately ignored the taboo of murder she had maintained for past decades and centuries.		Consequently, she deliberately ignored the taboo of murder she had maintained for past decades and centuries.
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	Kirika shook her head lightly as she spoke:		Kirika shook her head lightly as she spoke:

	"My comrades ~~has~~ been monitoring this woman from the moment she entered the country. We did not plan on taking any action originally, but starting with the day when I ran into Fear by coincidence... Things changed."		"My comrades have been monitoring this woman from the moment she entered the country. We did not plan on taking any action originally, but starting with the day when I ran into Fear by coincidence... Things changed."

	"Back then, you already knew what I was?"		"Back then, you already knew what I was?"
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	"—Huh?" "What?" "Uh...?"		"—Huh?" "What?" "Uh...?"

	Three people. Three simultaneous questions. Kirika smiled wryly as she picked up her clothes, draped it over herself, tied up the cut open portion, and tried to cover up the highly exposing outfit beneath—but could not do so completely. Instead, she looked as if she was dressed wildly in punk rock style.		Three people. Three simultaneous questions. Kirika smiled wryly as she picked up her clothes, draped them over herself, tied up the cut open portion, and tried to cover up the highly exposing outfit beneath—but could not do so completely. Instead, she looked as if she was dressed wildly in punk rock style.

	"Believe it or not, that is really the only reason. I... like you very much. Hmm, that's not right, umm... No. By liking I mean a normal relationship of classmates in school. Therefore—I wanted to help no matter what. Originally I only wanted to assist secretly, to push the situation towards a better direction."		"Believe it or not, that is really the only reason. I... like you very much. Hmm, that's not right, umm... No. By liking I mean a normal relationship of classmates in school. Therefore—I wanted to help no matter what. Originally I only wanted to assist secretly, to push the situation towards a better direction."
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	From amongst the fragments, Kirika picked up a rectangular object that resembled a remote control. It was that object affixed to the axe's grip. Crushing the object in her hand, Kirika took out something from within and tossed it to Fear. What Fear caught was something resembling a thin card, mere millimeters thick. Its pure black surface felt similar to steel in touch. Examining closely, one could discover, with great difficulty, faint etchings resembling geometric patterns.		From amongst the fragments, Kirika picked up a rectangular object that resembled a remote control. It was that object affixed to the axe's grip. Crushing the object in her hand, Kirika took out something from within and tossed it to Fear. What Fear caught was something resembling a thin card, mere millimeters thick. Its pure black surface felt similar to steel in touch. Examining closely, one could discover, with great difficulty, faint etchings resembling geometric patterns.

	"The Indulgence Disks seem to be related to Fear in some ~~one~~. Anyway, you can have this."		"The Indulgence Disks seem to be related to Fear in some way. Anyway, you can have this."

	"What is going on...? I have no idea?"		"What is going on...? I have no idea?"