The Library — Episode 1Location: Inside the LibraryAngela(Library Director)You seem to be doing your job meekly and well for someone who complained so much.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela1"Roland(Servant)…What else did you expect after greeting me in such a violent manner?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland1"Roland(Servant)Heck, I was shocked hard. I find myself in the middle of nowhere, and the first person I meet blows off my limbs…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland2"Roland(Servant)I was lost at first, but I get the gist of receiving guests now that I’ve tried it a few times.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland3"Roland(Servant)Though I do still have a complaint…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland4"Angela(Library Director)Complaint?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela2"Roland(Servant)Sheesh man, again with that stare. Can’t say a thing…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland5"Angela(Library Director)…Just tell me what you mean.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela3"Roland(Servant)I mean, well… It’s kinda tough to receive all the guests alone.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland6"Roland(Servant)Guests arriving one by one I can deal with, but when a whole group enters, the first thing that comes to my mind is: “How the hell am I supposed to fight all of them…”Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland7"Roland(Servant)There’s gotta be a point where one person is no longer enough, right? It’s only working right now because all we’ve been facing were minor Syndicates and stuff.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland8"Roland(Servant)And the whole fuss about heightening emotions… You said I can’t just kill the guests right away because of that.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland9"Angela(Library Director)…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela4"Roland(Servant)…What’s that odd face hinting at.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland10"Angela(Library Director)There is a way, technically speaking. Although I’m not certain if it’s for the best…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela5"Roland(Servant)You’re gonna join in the fights yourself?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland11"Angela(Library Director)No. There are entities that could be of help, however.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela6"Roland(Servant)And those “entities” are?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland12"Angela(Library Director)The beings that used to wield tremendous strength and power, but are now too transient to maintain a physical form, hardly holding onto existence…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela7"Roland(Servant)I don’t remember seeing any living being in this Library other than you and me.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland13"Angela(Library Director)They’re asleep inside books where the perfect environment for them is simulated, along with librarians who will be of assistance to you.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela8"Roland(Servant)Librarians? Entities inside books?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland14"Angela(Library Director)That’s all you need to know about them for now. What matters more is that they can be useful for the Library’s growth.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela9"Roland(Servant)Alright, let’s say that’s the case… How are those sleeping entities supposed to help us, exactly?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland15"Angela(Library Director)You have to enter their books and free the librarians trapped within. I believe they’re under the influence of the Abnormalities’ powers for various reasons.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela10"Angela(Library Director)Since they’re highly unstable, they won’t easily trust us.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela11"Roland(Servant)You’re basically saying they’ll take us for invaders…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland16"Angela(Library Director)Correct. If you can overcome all ordeals presented by them, they will come to accept you.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela12"Roland(Servant)Instructions still unclear, ma’am… You said they’re as mighty as wet paper now. You sure they can give any help?Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland17"Angela(Library Director)We are not making the Abnormalities receive guests for us.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela13"Angela(Library Director)If they can be understood and accepted, they will empower the librarians, directly or indirectly.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela14"Roland(Servant)Still too ambiguous, I’ve gotta say…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland18"Roland(Servant)Anyhow, what you’re saying is that they’ll present us with ordeals, basically. And we have to overcome them to earn their recognition and borrow their powers.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland19"Roland(Servant)Entering books… Sounds like something out of a fairy tale…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland20"Angela(Library Director)We’ll need their power to heighten the emotions of our guests to the peak, after all… I wish you success in there.Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Angela15-01"Roland(Servant)Sure sure, anything you say, ma’am…Audio: "ch0_prol_ep0_Roland21"
