Chapter 3 - Stage 8

Opening

Aeda: It was a wise decision to interrupt the chase.
      It seems that Trickster hid some troops in the forest.
      It collected around 200. They are moving to the east.
Griffon: 200? Where did they go?
         Also does this mean we can fight even if we get ambushed?
         Lets chase and fight them for now.
         They shouldnt have gone too far!
Aeda: Im worried that the troops may be more than expected.
      Still is a great opportunity to make a surprise attack.
Marie: I have the same idea. what do you think Your Excellency?
       If we succeed in ambushing the Trickster, we may be able to recover the experimental body.

I have a sense of discomfort. Whats the goal of the Trickster?
I have no choice. Its time to make a decision.
Lets attack.

Marie: Yes Your Excellency. Now lets prepare the squad.
       Orders please!

Ending

The battle ended in our victory.
But... as usual, my head is full of discomfort.

Griffon: Did we beat it?
Constantia: It looks like thats the case. First, collect the contents of the tank and check them.
Griffon: Understood. Leave it to me!. Just wait a minute...

*some minutes later.

Griffon: Hmm... What is this?
Constantia: Whats wrong Griffon?
Griffon: The tank is empty.
         There was something inside a while ago, a shadow that resembled a bioloid...

Suddenly a bell rang in my head.
I remembered the story that Aeda was telling.
"Only 2 of these units has been found currently, but they are very dangerous"
It cant be...
Another... Trickster?

Constantia: Ah? What do you mean? That shouldnt be the case.
            Tricksters are extremely rare individuals.
Griffon: Thats right. Wasnt said that there are only 2 of them?

Both of them were here.

Constantia: Thats not possible. No way... Griffon, contact Aeda!
Griffon: Eh? What happened so suddenly? Give me a minute...
         Just a little more...
         Aeda? Do you hear us? There is something Constantia want to talk about.
Constantia: This is Constantia. Aeda, can you hear me?
Aeda: Yes, S2 Constantia, I can hear you. Whats wrong?
      Did you fail to capture the Trickster?
Constantia: No, we succeed in its capture, but there was something I was worried about...
            Aeda, could you scan this area with a satellite?
            Maybe the other Trickster is in this area.
Aeda: Yes? I dont think there are 2 Tricksters in this area...
      But please wait a moment. Ill scan it if thats your wish...
Aeda: Oh? This is...
      Why are there 2 Tricksters...?
Constantia: That must be the Trickster carrying the experimental body.
            This cant be a coincidence it must be planned. There is no way they 2 were here by accident.
            Please dont lose the location of the Trickster!