Episode 4: A Nightmare Unleashed
Scene: Inside the Royal Palace.
Christina
Anyway. They're not much of a threat in battle, so it should be easy to beat them down.
Jun
So it seems... Let's split up the work of capturing these rampaging creatures with handcuffs or rope.
Jun
We should use more subdued methods to avoid killing them, since they shouldn't pose a threat once restrained.
Christina
What's that, now... And here I was looking forward to the killing.
Jun
We're in a different era now, Chris.
Jun
Hmm. Although I still don't know the true form of these beings... I think I now understand why the other members have been on edge around me recently.
Jun
I have no recollection of doing anything to give the others reason to avoid me. But... What have these fakes of me been doing?
Jun
Most likely, they've been attacking people without any rhyme or reason, just like they are now. Their appearance is the same as mine, so one wouldn't be able to tell at a glance that it was a fake.
Jun
Tomo and the others must have thought that these fakes were actually me. Without a doubt.
Jun
Well, then... That answers that question -- not that it solves the problem at hand.
Christina
What? I don't know what exactly you're going on about, but... Has our eternally stern-looking captain have been caught up in some effeminate troubles?
Christina
So, you have your cute points, too, Captain.
Jun
Eh... T-Thanks. That's the first time in my life anyone's ever called me cute.
Christina
I was being sarcastic, but you're welcome. ... Oh, but that gives me a good idea.
Christina
Captain.
Jun
Hm? What, Chris?
Christina
Dieeee...!
Jun
Wha... That was dangerous -- what are you doing? Why did you slash at me all of a sudden?
Christina
Ahaha! You dodged! Pardon me... With all of these copies of you lumbering about, I must have gotten you mixed up!
Christina
Oh, my, but which one is the captain? I've lost track!
Christina
Oh, this one! This one's a fake, no doubt!
Jun
W-Wha... Stop it! I'm the real one -- the fakes are over there!
Christina
Ahaha! That's just what a fake would say! If you're the real one, then show me some proof -- though, I guess if I just lop off your head, then I'll be able to see for myself!
Christina
If you don't die, then you're a fake, and if you die, then you're real! Ahahaha...
Jun
Hey, hey, stop it, Chris! This isn't the time for games! A smart cookie like you should be able to tell that I'm the real Jun!
Christina
Oh? What was that? I couldn't hear you over the sound of my sword!
Jun
Ooh... Her bad habits are coming out again -- why did she have to pick now of all times to start messing around? Is she really looking to pick a fight with me, for some reason?
Jun
I'm of a mind to fight back and use the opportunity to knock some sense into her, but now isn't the time for that... W-What should I do, Yuuki?
Yuuki
1. "Sincerely persuade her."
2. "Take off your helmet and show her your face."
Option 1.
Jun
Ooh... If she were the type to be swayed by such words, then I wouldn't be having this problem in the first place.
Jun
Ah, but if I just need a way to persuade her, then... I have an idea.
Option 2.
Jun
Eh, why? Ah... Yes, that's right!
End of branches.
Jun
Chris! Look, I took off my helmet!
Jun
The fakes are empty inside of the armor, right? As you can see, I have a face, so I'm the real one!
Christina
Ahaha! You're getting desperate, Captain! Normally, you hate letting anyone see your face!
Jun
Yes, I hate the embarrassmehnt of it... But I can think of nothing else to do here.
Christina
Awkward as always! But I do like that about you, so I think it's only right for me to show some awkwardness in return!
Christina
Come, come, Captain! Don't stop with your face -- bare your entire body and soul to me, so I can cherish you fully!
Jun
Wah!? W-Why won't you stop attacking me? I don't know what you're playing at, but you're going to make me seriously angry if you don't stop!
Christina
Ahaha! Right answer! What I wanted all along was to make you angry at me! So that now, we can fight...
Monster A
Roaaaar!
Jun
A-Ah? No, the fakes are escaping!
Christina
Oh, my... They must be distancing themselves from my murderous intent.
Christina
That base survival instinct could almost pass for intelligence. But compared to real humans, they were nothing but uninteresting toys.
Jun
Stop saying such incomprehensible things and chase them down, Chris!
Jun
Everyone who can still move, follow me -- those monsters were headed for the town!
Jun
If unarmed civilians come under attack, it'll be a disaster! Avoiding that scenario is the duty of Nightmare, the allies of justice!
Christina
Ahaha. For those monsters looking exactly like Nightmare to bring such tragic screams... How amusing!
Jun
This is no laughing matter! Ahh, you'll be getting an earful from me afterwards, Chris!
Christina
Perhaps you could make like Her Highness and give me some prophecies, as well. You shouldn't be lecturing me, but rather, praising me.
Christina
I'll say it first in anticipation. "No, no, you're welcome!"
Jun
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