Dialogue/(Old) Rose that Blooms atop of Lotus 2-5

Translated by Khosen

Ev 2-5 - Lure

Commander:

While I was giving orders to others, Mongus Team reached out.

Soon after I quickly came up with forces that could quickly back them up when necessary.

But still...there are alot of Iron Parasites in the region. (Choice)

And as I was trying to familiarize myself with the surroundings and come with a plan of attack, HongRyeon came in.

HongRyeon:

Commander, we’re in position.

Commander:

Anything unusual? (Choice)

HongRyeon:

Besides some Iron Parasites lingering around, no irregularities Sir.

Commander:

Seems like some of them moved away from the site.

Think you guys alone could handle them? (Choice)

HongRyeon:

We can handle them.

I’ll get ready for the mission. Will contact you once we find her.

Commander:

Take care. (Choice)

HongRyeon:

Yes Commander.

Commander:

I ended the call and gathered my thoughts.

From the first time we came into contact with JangHwa, there’s been a lot of things that happened.

I’m glad the Mongus Team, despite what they went through, still pulled through.

It’s time for them to reap what they sowed.

HongRyeon:

We’ll hold our position here till she re-surfaces.

Everyone, please stay alert and check each other’s 6.

Pinto:

Mother, reporting on what I’ve found.

I see two different groups of Iron Parasites not far from here…

One located on your 45 and the other at 300.

HongRyeon:

Keep an eye on both, if there’s any suspicious movement please let me know immediately.

Pinto:

Yes, will do.

Hero out.

Miho:

Do you really think she’ll come?

Bulgasari:

From what we know of her, definitely.

HongRyeon:

We don’t have much time.

We have to find her whatever it takes.

And this is the most effective way.

Bulgasari:

Thankfully, we’re still in control.

Miho:

Yeah, we missed her last time because of the Iron Parasites, but this time we have backup ready at our disposal.

As long as we don’t get interrupted, it should work.

Pinto:

This is Hero, everyone, come in.

HongRyeon:

This is Mother, we’re listening.

Pinto:

Team Leader, the Iron Parasites are acting weird.

It’s as if they’re under attack -

HongRyeon:

Pinto! What happened!

Pinto:

It’s JangHwa, she’s engaging with them - Ah!

She’s heading towards us.

HongRyeon:

She is? Miho, do you think your bullet can reach the area?

Miho:

I don’t see any obstruction, so it’s possible.

HongRyeon:

Everyone, prepare for battle.

Since it’s an emergency, I won’t answer any questions.

Pinto:

But Team Leader, JangHwa’s acting strange too.

HongRyeon:

Strange?

Pinto:

She seems paranoid, her attacks don't seem coordinated.

HongRyeon:

Change in plans. We’ll move towards her.

If both of you think she’s in danger back her up, Mother out.

Steel Draco:

Do you think something happened to her?

Bulgasari:

Well, if we knew we’d be able to help her better.

We won’t know for sure until she asks herself.

Team Leader, we’re ready to engage.

HongRyeon:

Team Leader to all. Our task is to hold JangHwa as long as we can till backup arrives.

There’re a lot of Iron Parasites too, so please be careful.

After the battle

Commander:

While I was waiting nearby, I heard an explosion.

I immediately reached out to HongRyeon.

I heard an explosion, is everything okay? (Choice)

HongRyeon:

JangHwa began attacking the Iron Parasites.

Commander:

She did? Instead of coming after you guys? (Choice)

HongRyeon:

Seems like she made contact on her way towards us.

Just in case anything goes wrong, I asked Pinto to assist her when deemed necessary.

Commander:

Alright. We’ll head your way too. (Choice)

HongRyeon:

We’ll move towards JangHwa.

Commander:

After our call, I asked for an update with the situation from the members who did the recon work.

Seems like with her uncoordinated explosions, all nearby Iron Parasites are headed there.

To back them up, I rushed myself towards the area.

JangHwa:

Ahahaha! Die, die, die!

Yes, this is it, I don’t have to think about anything. All I have to do is to destroy anything that’s in my path

You just HongRyeon, I’m on my way as we speak.

Pinto:

Watch out!

JangHwa:

Urgh. What are you up to.

Pinto:

Stop this, it’ll only hurt you.

JangHwa:

And why should you care whether I get hurt or not?

Pinto:

Mom gets worried if you do!

JangHwa:

Huh? Worried?

... Why are you all doing this to me?

I don’t need your worthless sympathy!

Miho:

Behind you!

I can only cover as much, there’s too many of them.

Pinto:

Team Leader will be here any minute we just have to hold them off just a little longer-

...Tsk. It’s hard to break through.

Miho, we should go around and back her up.

HongRyeon:

Pinto! How’s the situation?

Pinto:

She’s right ahead, but surrounded by the Iron Parasites.

We tried to back her up, but they were endless so we had to pull back...

HongRyeon:

We need to help her until backup arrives. Everyone get ready -

JangHwa:

You guys are always in the way…

Huh, you’re here early.

HongRyeon:

JangHwa, just wait a little. We’ll help you -

JangHwa:

Help me? Seriously cut the crap and prepare to die by my own hands.

You’re making me dizzy and sick, if I kill you I’m sure it’ll all go away.

HongRyeon:

JangHwa, that’s enough. It’ll only hurt you.

JangHwa:

I don’t care. After I lost everything, killing you was the sole purpose of my life.

And if I can’t even accomplish that, why should I be alive?

What’s the purpose of my life then?

Talk to me! What is it!

Commander:

HongRyeon, pull back. (Choice)

As I arrived at the scene with my troops, I saw JangHwa and HongRyeon surrounded by Iron Parasites.

HongRyeon:

Commander, there are still Iron Parasites nearby…

Commander:

I’ll handle that, you guys get JangHwa to safety. (Choice)

JangHwa:

All this is futile, I don’t need your help.

Because of you, I’m losing it.

I’ve never felt this way before, and it’s driving me crazy!

Commander:

HongRyeon slowly approached JangHwa as she began shaking.

HongRyeon:

It may seem uncanny and afraid.

No one was around you to teach you about feelings.

Commander:

And with that HongRyeon spread her arms towards JangHwa with a smile.

HongRyeon:

We’ll be here for you from now on…

JangHwa:

You...will be?

Commander:

JangHwa hung her head and slowly raised it and looked at HongRyeon.

And at that moment, an Iron Parasite snuck behind her with its gleamy, red eye.

HongRyeon:

JangHwa! Watch out!

Commander:

HongRyeon threw herself to JangHwa to save her, and with an explosion, both of their silhouettes disappeared.