Luna: Oblivion

You've been looking for me, Gray Raven Commandant. What is it this time?

More control over my power...

Do you think this matters to me?

My consciousness is becoming more stable... It seems that Babylonia's research on the Ascension-Network isn't completely fruitless.

Isn't it easier to crush your enemies with overwhelming power instead of this?

A weapon? Not bad. This might just withstand my power.

More control over my power...

Do you think this matters to me?

My consciousness is becoming more stable... It seems that Babylonia's research on the Ascension-Network isn't completely fruitless.

Isn't it easier to crush your enemies with overwhelming power instead of this?

A weapon? Not bad. This might just withstand my power.

They are not yet qualified to be my enemies.

Finish your tasks. I'll handle the rest.

Mission. Rewards.

A forced sacrifice is different from a volunteered devotion despite their similar results. There are plenty of lies in this world... Are you certain that you live in "truth"?

I don't hate the color red. I despise filth and foulness.

The Red Tide turned out to be more interesting than I expected. It came from the Punishing Virus and yet possessed power beyond the access of the Ascension-Network. Perhaps I should find some time to visit Cradle again.

Babylonia... I admire a small part of it and loathe the rest... If there comes a day you decide to have it cleansed, let me know. I'll gladly help you.

Everything alive is destined to die, everything you protect will inevitably be destroyed, and everything you insisted upon will become meaningless when you stretch your perspective of time infinitely... So don't cast your gaze so far ahead. Sometimes, it's good to look around at what's beside you.

My sister and I are more than powerful enough to live freely in this world... but this isn't what my paradise looks like...

...Why do you keep staring at me...? I was spacing out? I wasn't. I was just looking up information in the Ascnesion-Network. What was I looking for? It was the history of the Golden Age, but now, I'm searching for a way to shut up a human who's far too curious.

Lucia... is on a mission...? Don't worry... I wasn't planning to take her away forcefully. I would never object to what she wants, even if it means we'll become enemies... That said, if I find out that my sister is being manipulated or exploited, I will take her back, regardless of the cost... You won't let that happen? I'll believe you for now.

The truth about the Ascension-Network? You're quite persistent about this, aren't you? If that's what you seek... Don't be nervous—I'm right here by your side.

Tell me stories from your past, like when you were a student... This is one of the few things that still piques my interest, so you're not allowed to refuse.

Information from the Ascension-Network is stored inside the memories of the dead. It's not easy to extract it from a twisted mind since carelessness can lead to swift corruption... You wish to help? Just keep doing what you're doing. Yes, that's good enough.

The nature of things... will drive us onto different paths. This alliance is only temporary. Still... no matter what the future looks like—whether Constructs, Ascendants, the Punishing Virus, and humans will coexist in peace—if you ask, I will stand by your side.

If you find yourself further and further away from your initial wish one day, stop before it's too late. Just stop. You don't have to worry about what comes next...

Filtering happens all the time, whether inside the Ascension-Network or in human society... It happens even between us, doesn't it? What filtering have I placed upon you? You don't need to know. You've already passed.

Do you know about snow orchids? The Ascension-Network's calculation believes they have completely vanished from this Earth, but I found a young seedling within the cracks of the ruins that were once my childhood home... Let's check it out together after it blooms. Mm... It's a deal.

Humans can never truly defeat the Punishing Virus. Learn to live with it.

If you ever become a Construct, I can offer you a chance to connect with the Ascension-Network.

You can come closer. I'll allow it.

It's already a miracle that we can be in the same room peacefully, but I can sense that you don't intend to stop there.

When I first saw you, I was wondering, who is that person standing next to my sister? Why would Lucia be willing to stay with this person? Now... I can perhaps understand how she felt.

What is it that you want? You... not Babylonia.

Do you get along with my sister? No... I mean my other sister. It's going to be complicated if you don't...

I've already found the most important thing in my "paradise."

I'm no longer... I'm not afraid of the dark.

I know why you gave me this present. Are you sure you want to continue with this inefficient effort?

You're the only human who would do this.

You're not looking for the power of the Ascension-Network. What you're looking for is even more...

Your behavior is giving me... strange thoughts.

...I'll accept it. And... is there something you like... No, forget it. I'll accept this gift. Thank you.

I can use the Red Tide to devour and decompose it before merging it into my body... This way, I'll always carry your gifts, no matter how many you give me... Heh, I'm just kidding. I've kept everything you've given me safe inside a storehouse made of the Punishing Virus. I can take you there someday... You're welcome.

Connect with my M.I.N.D. No, I'm not hurt... I just want you to see... how I feel and think. I want you to see me without all those labels, truths, or lies.

Are you secretly plotting with others to capture me? If so, I look forward to it.

You should be more nervous facing me.

...You're not here? You'll be back soon enough.

Do you want to feel the power of the Ascension-Network? Tell me what's bothering you.

...Hmm... Heh, you look like an idiot, when you're asleep.

No matter how hard you work, you'll never bridge the gap between humans and Constructs.

Working long hours without resting... Is this how you want to prove to me the possibility of humanity's future?

I encountered some fluctuations while I was inside the Ascension-Network, and the accuracy of my control over the Punishing Virus has decreased... You might get infected if you stay in this room... How unfortunate. Go rest.

Has Babylonia become so arrogant that you're allowed to handle important matters in front of me...? If they're not important... why are you still obsessed with them? Put them away and go rest.

You've received a mission. You are to go to your room and rest in order to prevent Babylonia from crashing... You won't see it on your terminal. I'm assigning it to you right now... Do you want to verify the authenticity of your mission?

Do what you need to do. You don't have to check in with me every time.

Right. Do your work quietly.

How strange it is to see you first before I see my sister... Not that it displeases me...

I don't care when you get here. I only care if you show up. Good job today. Keep it up tomorrow.

I'm... familiar with the sound of your footsteps...

When did I arrive? I never left... There's nothing surprising about it. After all, this is the only place in Babylonia I like.

...You seem to be expecting something... Good morning. Is that good enough for you?

...Huh?... What... time is it? Is that so... Don't move... Alright, you can start working now... Oh, and... Good morning...

...I was looking for you... while you were away. You weren't in the future simulated by the Ascension-Network, but I believed I could find you... It appears... that I was right.

This again...

Did you think the same trick would work on me twice?

...Huh?!

Are you testing my tolerance for you?

Continue if you want your finger devoured by the Red Tide.

Punishment will descend here... Is the future of humanity and Ascendants, really in our hands?

That's enough.

With enemies like these, this can hardly be called a fight.

Collapse.

Silence.

Annihilate.

It ends here.

Pointless resistance.

Hypocritical beings.

Crumble and dissipate.

Heed the final symphony of death.

Embrace your end in truth.

Ugh... Noisy.

My M.I.N.D. is in turmoil...

Am I... still myself...?

Accept my power.

Be silent and perish.

I'll keep going, and you will too... right?