Part 72: Do we intend to turn this nation into nothing more than a smoking crater?

-Tetracyclic Tower-







A second barrier, defending the Aureole from all angles...
Hmm-hmm. The professor's research was spot-on, it seems.









Haha. Hope we didn't tire you too much with the delay.
Ah, Walter, Campanella. This is a surprise.
I was sure it would be Loewe who met me here. What turning of the wind is this, I wonder?
Loewe is accompanying the professor for the moment. So, as much as it may not be my place as a mere observer, I came in his stead.
And, eh, I ain't got much to do at this point. Right now I'm just killin' some time.
How unusual--for both of you. Though, interesting. Loewe is accompanying the professor? They are performing the last experiment, then?
Heheh. Apparently. Our big, fancy plan is headin' into the big leagues, looks like.
The archaisms and jaegers are almost ready.
Once we have the beta in hand, we'll all be quite busy, I suspect.





Even the professor and Loewe are going to struggle with that, I would imagine.
Heh. Maybe. We're talking 'bout hijacking a creature of legend, after all. Ain't quite like throwin' pictures around or shakin' the earth.
But hey, Campanella. This ain't like you.
Ooooh, what's this, now?
You're usually happily taggin' along with the professor. If you ain't doin' that--especially when things are THIS interesting--that means something even better's come up. So spit it out, already.
Why, Walter, I'm hurt. Have you so little faith in me?
I trust you as much as your number.
What overflowing camaraderie, Walter.
Such slings! Such arrows! You two are so cruel!
Well. In truth, I would love to sit back and watch the fireworks unfold, but as it turns out, I've a bit of work to do. I'm off to gain us permission to use the Ark.
Shit! Seriously?! We're finally busting THAT monstrosity out?! This mission gets better every day!
The Crimson Ark...The Glorious.
I find it hard to believe we would use such...Do we intend to turn this nation into nothing more than a smoking crater?
Heh heh. That will be up to the professor and Loewe.
So I am afraid I must depart as soon as we're done. I so look forward to hearing about our experiment when I get back!

-Release from the Spell, And...-







Yes...I thought it would be here.
Behold, Loewe. A majestic thing, is it not?
...
Are you really going to perform an experiment on something like this?
I understand your apprehension. Without this data, however, we have no hope of completing the beta. We MUST know.




Oh, I see we woke you.
Your first time in the waking world of mortals in twenty years, yes?

This is the first time we've met. Allow me to introduce myself. You may call me Georg Weissmann. I am one of the Anguis--caretaker of Ouroboros.

Well, well! Such compliments! But I'm afraid I must deny your request--I won't be going anywhere. After all, we've business regarding the treasure of Aidios.

Show him, Loewe.
...



Oh? Does this stir up memories from twelve hundred years ago? It's merely a replica, but I dare say it's well made enough, wouldn't you?

Ah, but I do.