Summer Survival Rhapsody Side A/Story/Azure Abyss VII (2024)

Pardofelis

Kevin

Hua

Sakura

Kalpas

Mobius

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To carry out his plan, the group drew near the underwater palace.

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Pardofelis

On closer look, it really is huge... building such a big palace under the sea must have cost a fortune, huh?

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Kevin

And the craftsmanship is stunning…

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Hua

But... doesn't this style look familiar?

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Sakura

Now that you mention it, it looks kinda similar to the Golden Courtyard...

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Kalpas

Hey, you guys didn't forget that the guy that built this has been a jerk to us this whole time, right?

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Sakura

That's true... we should stay focused on the plan.

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Kalpas

Good. I'll try to draw out the monster. Hope he's not nodding off.

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Pardofelis

You got this Kalpas! I'm sure it can hit you even if it is nodding off!

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Kalpas

Are you making fun of me?

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Kevin

Wait... is there someone in the entrance?

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Pardofelis

What? Is that Ellie?

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Hua

I'm not sure, her back is turned to us.

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Kalpas

Go check while the guard monster's gone.

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Kalpas started moving over to the figure, with the others following shortly behind. She didn't turn around until they were close.

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???

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???

I don't know who you are... but don't bother me when I'm collecting samples.

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Kalpas

Hey, it's me...

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She finally turned around to look back.

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Mobius

Ohhh, well if it isn't my neighbor.

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Narrator

This is Mobius, a professor of synthetic chemistry. She is one of the Three Self-lsolating Musketeers. Klein is watching over her students.

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Seeing everyone's amazement, Mobius laughed to her self [sic] (expected: herself).

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Mobius

I wouldn't have accepted the invite if it weren't for the variety of life in these waters. Now I can collect samples and take a vacation.

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Pardofelis

Yep, I get that. Hard not to take something when it's free.

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Mobius

Ugh, hard to imagine having something in common with Pardofelis…

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Sakura

Perfect, so you'll be coming with us professor?

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Mobius

That won't be necessary.

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Kalpas

Huh? So you're going to try to find your own way back by yourself, in your state? Don't be stupid.

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Mobius

Oh, you're the stupid ones. You still don't understand the rules of the game.

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Hua

What do you mean, professor?

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Mobius

Let me guess, you're here to find Elysia, right?

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Kevin

You and Elysia.

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Mobius

You're all still worried about me? I'm flattered.

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Mobius

Rest assured, I'm safe and sound studying the shellfish here. As for Elysia... she is in the building behind me.

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Pardofelis

Really? That's great! Let's call her out!

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Mobius

Don't get too excited. It's no coincidence that you found me here.

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Mobius fished a card out of her pocket.

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Sakura

Another mission card.

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Mobius

My task... is to act as a guard and keep you from coming in.

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Pardofelis

Huh!?

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Kalpas

If this is a joke, it's not funny, Mobius.

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Kevin

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Mobius

Like I said, you don't understand the rules of the game.

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Mobius

You didn't think you might have to confront other players?

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Hua

It seems we were too optimistic to assume we would all be on the same side…

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Sakura

The task must be completed to win the game. That means we can't enter the palace, otherwise the professor will lose…

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Pardofelis

So why not just break? There's gotta be another way?

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Kevin

I'm afraid it's not that simple…

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Kevin gave Kalpas a worried glance.

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Pardofelis

Ah... no, no! Kalpas's task is to defeat the palace guard... t-their tasks can't contradict, can they?

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Sakura

So between Kalpas and Mobius, only one can complete their task... the island's owner never intended to let everyone pass.

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Mobius

Now you get it. That's how it's gonna go.

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Pardofelis

What...

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Kalpas

Knock it off Mobius! The guard is clearly the giant monster. I've seen it with my own eyes. Who are you kidding?

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Mobius

Oh, you mean Klein 2. It's been modified to be non-aggressive. It's as gentle as a dolphin in a zoo.

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Mobius

If you don't believe me, why not just say hello.

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Mobius raised her hand and snapped her fingers. The strange whale-like sound was back, but this time much closer.

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Kalpas

Is this a joke... that monster is your pet?

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Mobius

More of an experiment... but you're not far off.

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Mobius

Well, waiting around isn't going to change anything. And I'm not the type to wait around anyway.

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Mobius fished a few more flasks from her pockets.

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Mobius

Come on then. Let's do an experiment to figure it out.

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Sakura

We won…

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Hua

But if that's the case…

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Pardofelis

Professor Mobius…

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Mobius

A volatile compound made with limited materials just wasn't enough to take on 5 people.

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Kevin

She showed no mercy…

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Mobius

But I got some good data from it. I'll let Klein have a look at it next weekend... If I'm back before then.

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Mobius

Hm? What are you looking at me for? The guard has been defeated.You can enter now.

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Kalpas

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Kalpas

Mobius... oh forget it. Let's go.

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Hua

Professor, just be patient. We‘re going to find the island owner and get him to let you go.

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Sakura

That's right. Once we find the guy... we won't have to follow his dumb rules anymore.

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Pardofelis

Yep! Until then, make sure to keep your head up professor…

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Mobius

Alright, alright. It's not a movie. You guys are so melodramatic.

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Mobius

Tell you the truth, my task wasn't actually to be a guard. So... don't worry about it?

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Pardofelis

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Hua

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Sakura

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Kalpas

What?

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Mobius

Really~ You guys are so trusting, it's embarrassing.

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Mobius

Think about it, I just showed you the card; I didn't even open it.

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Mobius

I didn't think something would come to mind so easily. But you all believed me~

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Kalpas

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Sakura

Uh-oh, someone better hold back Kalpas!