Story: Zwei-2 โ€” Episode 3

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Contents:
  1. Location: Zwei Association - Southern Branch, Section 6
  2. Location: Inside the Library
  3. Location: Library Entrance
Zwei-2 โ€” Episode 3 (Stage: 20003) Location: Zwei Association - Southern Branch, Section 6 Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Yes, sir. Iโ€™m afraid San and Julia couldnโ€™t make it back. โ€ฆRequesting additional support. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora1" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Sighโ€ฆ Isadora. What do you think the purpose of the Library is? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter1" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) From the information weโ€™ve gathered so far, itโ€™s the accumulation of knowledge. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora2" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Accumulation of knowledge, you sayโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter2" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) The Library simply offers a deal. It has no influence on the outside world; it only rewards or punishes those who have entered. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora3" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) The winner can get the books they want, and the loser becomes a book that the Library wantsโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora4" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Any linkage to the Distortion phenomenon? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter3" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Thatโ€ฆ is unclear, sir. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora5" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) But my instincts suggest that it has to be related to the phenomenon somehow. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora6" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) And why is that? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter4" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) The invitation to the Library, its books, and the beings called librarians that reside there. All elements of the Library are similar to what weโ€™ve seen of the Distortion. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora7" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) A common feature is that itโ€™s impossible to observe them for an analysis of their constituents or components. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora8" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) We cannot carry out a comparative analysis because of this, but this inability to observe itself can be considered a common trait. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora9" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Itโ€™s not like you to make such baseless claims, is it? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter5" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Section 6 will not needlessly obsess over the Library. There is simply too much uncertainty for us to recklessly jump into the case. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter6" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) The Zwei Association gets hundreds of requests every day. A fair number of them are allocated to us at Section 6. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter7" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Iโ€™m sure you understand that your claims are not compelling enough to make us give up all these requests in favor of the Library. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter8" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) I am aware, sir. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora10" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) And yet here you are, requesting additional manpower for investigating the Library. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter9" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Are you sure you arenโ€™t simply using the alleged linkage to the Distortion as an excuse to get your revenge on the Library or retrieve the books of your colleagues? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter10" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) โ€ฆโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora11" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Even as we speak, Syndicates like โ€˜The Carnivalโ€™ are chewing up peopleโ€™s guts out in the open, and the likes of โ€˜The Musicians of Bremenโ€™ are making modern art pieces out of innocent citizens. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter11" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) And there are yet more insane individuals looming over the city, no? And our duty is to protect our clients from such shade in the City, is it not? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter12" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) โ€ฆYouโ€™re right, sir. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora12" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Remember the slogan of our association? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter13" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) "Your shield", sir. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora13" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Exactly. Our role is to be a trusty shield for our client. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter14" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) So donโ€™t put down that shield without good reason, got it? You may leave now. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter15" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) โ€ฆWill do. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora14" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Isadora? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter16" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Yes? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora15" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Did you happen to put this invitation in my drawer? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter17" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) No, sir. I havenโ€™t received any new invitations yet. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora16" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) What is the current risk level of the Libraryโ€ฆ? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter18" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Itโ€™s currently resting at the Urban Legend-class, but it has been slowly rising with every new report. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora17" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Now I seeโ€ฆ The Book of Distortion, is itโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter19" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Theyโ€™ve been using irresistible bait like this to attract their victims, havenโ€™t they? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter20" Location: Inside the Library Roland (Servant) Things went rather smoothly thanks to your book. Itโ€™s not something we could get from any of the guests weโ€™ve had so far. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland1" Angela (Library Director) I simply offered them what they needed the most at the moment. I am better than anyone at understanding the situation at hand and coming up with an appropriate response. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela1" Roland (Servant) Precisely, maโ€™am. You surely did come up with a perfect solution to lure out the Zwei. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland2" Roland (Servant) Heck, if you can print out books right away, wouldnโ€™t it be nicer to just make a whole lot of โ€˜em ourselves? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland3" Angela (Library Director) I can only write books about the things I know. I need more time to write another one, too. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela2" Roland (Servant) Oh, I seeโ€ฆ So, can I ask for your publications from time to time, then? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland4" Angela (Library Director) I am willing to cooperate, since youโ€™re doing your job as my assistant. Just donโ€™t pester me too much. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela3" Roland (Servant) Sure thing, maโ€™am~ A mere servant such as I wouldnโ€™t dare commit such atrocity as bothering our mistress Angela, oh no. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland5" Angela (Library Director) Do you think this will work out well? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela4" Roland (Servant) The director of a section in an Association like the Zwei should be more than enough as our next step. The information he holds has got to be on a whole โ€˜nother level from what weโ€™ve collected so far. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_roland6" Location: Library Entrance Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Itโ€™s been quite a while since I worked in the field. You havenโ€™t had any field work in a while too, no? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter21" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Youโ€™re right, sir. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora18" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) If we can get this case resolved, we can finally get out of Section 6. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter22" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Itโ€™s nice to be finally collecting information about the Distortion directly from the source instead of having to get my hands dirty engaging with those lowly Syndicates. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter23" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Neither of us should rot in Section 6 for the rest of our lives, wouldnโ€™t you agree? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter24" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Yesโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora19" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) We can have revenge for your colleagues, get a lead on the Distortion Phenomenon, and aim for a higher position all at the same time. How fascinating is that? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter25" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) โ€ฆEverything seems to fall into place too conveniently. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora20" Angela (Library Director) Greetings, dear guests. I am the dโ€” Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela5" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) You must be Angela. Director and librarian of your roleโ€™s namesake, right? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter26" Angela (Library Director) Indeed, itโ€™s just as you said. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela6" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Iโ€™ve seen reports about you, but is it true that you are a machine, not a human? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter27" Angela (Library Director) โ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela7" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) My my. Staying quiet wonโ€™t hide it, girl. A machine must behave as a machine. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter28" Walter (Zwei S. Section 6 Director) Youโ€™ve made quite a huge deal out of your little library. Itโ€™s rather troublesome to have a non-human like you cause a fuss this big, you know? Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_walter29" Isadora (Zwei S. Section 6 Fixer) Sir, I donโ€™t think we should provoke her any furtherโ€ฆ Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_isadora21" Angela (Library Director) May you find your book in this place. Audio: "ch3_Zwei_ep3_angela8"