Paradeus Temporary Base.

In the brand-new laboratory, some equipment still lay in their boxes, awaiting assembly.

The Nytos, serving as assistants, moved silently among the scattered crates, diligently piecing everything together. After checking the inventory twice and ensuring nothing was missed, Nemhran walked into a room deep within the lab. She knocked on the door, not because it was locked—but to inform the person inside.

Laplace: Come in.

Nemhran: …Sorry to disturb you.

Nemhran entered and handed a document to Laplace.

Nemhran: This is the detailed intel on the "Expedition" plan. We successfully hacked into the intelligence organization "Horn" based in St. Petersburg. As you suspected, their financial backers have close ties with the Rossartist Union Preparatory Committee. The plan spans three years, with all key actions codenamed after ancient heroes. The most significant is the "Muromets" military operation, which led to the destruction of Avernus.

Laplace: So that's why Anna came to Germany?

Nemhran: Yes. She arrived in Bremen on September 13, was transferred to Berlin on September 17, and sent to Avernus on October 16.

Laplace: So "DAWN" was awakened around then…

*TL Note: Fuck Daybreak btw, cringe fuck.

Nemhran: Yes, Alianna was reactivated on October 20.

Laplace: Their timeline is much ahead of our expectations.

Nemhran: …I apologize, the "Beesting" system wasn't perfected back then.

Laplace: I'm not blaming you. It's just that the "Cocoon Plan" seems less ideal in light of this. But such is life; sometimes a breakthrough at one point can save a decade, while seemingly trivial mistakes can delay research for generations.

Nemhran: In any case, the "Key" has descended. Your experiment is bound to succeed.

Laplace: Until results are achieved, even a 99.99% probability carries the chance of failure.

Nemhran: …But you are the greatest scientist of our time.

Laplace: …Am I? I lack such confidence. The broken link to the Lake must have impacted you significantly.

Nemhran: …It will be resolved soon. As long as you are here, everyone's hope remains.

Laplace: Indeed, the upcoming experiment is crucial. It will not only verify decades of research but also illuminate humanity's future.

Nemhran: We will not disappoint you.

Nemhran handed over another document, this one containing the past week's news. The headline read: "Ms. Manotti Visits Frankfurt University for the 'Rossartist Memorial Exhibition'." Laplace took the document, smiling meaningfully.

Laplace: The most important skill for politicians, akin to actors, is mastering and manipulating human emotions. In this regard, we are quite clumsy, finding only the path to the heart.

Nemhran: Should I connect you to Channel 42?

Laplace: No need. In that man's eyes, he's not a son but a pawn. We needn't worry about extra matters. As long as William brings back the precious materials for the final experiment.

Nemhran: That man gave us only two weeks.

Laplace: That's the politician's timetable. Our reactor needs time; scientific progress is never dictated by political factors.

Nemhran: But science cannot separate from politics.

Nemhran: That man doesn't want the people of Frankfurt to miss the fireworks. He emphasized this point.

Laplace: That's your problem.

Nemhran: …Understood. Should we continue monitoring "Pandora"?

Laplace: As a control group, "she" has lost her value. You decide the rest.

Nemhran: Alright.

Laplace: I will focus on the experiment next. I don't want any disturbances during this time.

Nemhran: As you wish.

Laplace: Leave a few assistants. Take everyone else with you. The remaining matters are in your hands.

Nemhran: It is my honor.