Can Arknights dream about the Knights of the Round Table?

And when Ursus officials, like the food and medical departments that Ozwald was responsible for handling, the pressure from the outside was almost completely resolved; what still needs to be paid attention to now is the internal movement that has been renamed the Integration Movement. And how to guide the infected.

In this regard, Ozwald does not need to interfere too much with Tallulah.

Whether it is publicity or comfort, this is one of the things she is best at as a fighter.

Just like the information obtained and compiled from Yelena, the snow monsters, and even some other veterans of the Integration Movement, Tallulah... or the former Tallulah was not someone who needed too much 'worry' from others. , the woman who helped her make the choice; otherwise, she would not have been able to become the leader of the integration movement and have both Froststar and the Patriots accept her wisdom.

In this regard, Cosich taught her well.

Even if the essence of this teaching is to prevent the next 'self' from becoming a useless but stupid and short-sighted waste, Koscich is indeed teaching everything - and Tallulah also learned from it that it is to lead a wave. , or even all the skills needed to change a country.

Despite her self-loathing, she was indeed the worthy heir to the Grand Duke... the one who had been trained proficiently by Cosich.

This gives Tallulah a high degree of self-assertion, thoughts and clear goals;

She clearly knows the end of the road... or the future that is far enough to realize the dreams of infected people, but she is not too ambitious.

She could see the problems before her and the needs of those behind her.

Therefore, she carefully chose the direction of the next step and the two steps to choose a place that was enough to be called a foundation for the infected people of the integration movement, such as a place with little connection to the Ursus Empire. of small city blocks.

——If it weren’t for the concern that seizing the city for no reason would affect the future development of the integration movement and turn the already despised infected into thugs in the eyes of the world, with the strength of Tallulah, Patriot, and Froststar It is entirely possible to seize a sufficiently wealthy residence by force.

However, the price of that would be to immediately become the key annihilation target of the Ursus Empire, and become a much-needed outlet for the pressure of the emperor who was annoyed by the chaotic national situation; at the same time, the kings of other countries would also seize this opportunity to infect the infected people. The leaders are completely nailed to the bottom position of transferring social pressure and are unable to stand up, thereby more stabilizing the internal environment under their rule.

Therefore, Tallulah did not adopt such measures to encourage the growth of young people, but to solidify the foundation step by step; using a slow and gentle method to gradually change the image of infected people in the hearts of ordinary people.

She knows the difficulty and resistance to doing so...such as the short-sightedness of fellow infected people.

Just like on November [-]rd; the team finally found a small building that was part of Ursus' official three-year demolition plan, but was retained due to the corruption or actions of some people.

Although this city is old, dilapidated and small, it is at least a city.It is something that most infected people will never be able to have in their entire lives...

So, of course, some people can no longer get out of this comfort zone.Unable to face the coming battle, they accepted the status quo with satisfaction; they chose to part ways at this time and took the city from the guerrillas who worked together in the name of morality.

This can be described as a betrayal.

But Tallulah accepted it calmly, and argued with the patriots who hated this kind of 'disobedience to military discipline' and strongly demanded that everyone on the other side be hanged - Ozwald "watched" the conversation... ...Wonderful, the concept that made him look at Tallulah Atrias.

[They were not part of our team from the beginning.

I will not say like you, sir, "A person cannot rise up to fight because he is weak." I will only say, "Some people still cannot understand what we think."We will have many fellow travelers.But not every one of them serves our goals.

We borrow their strength, not commandeer it.Expropriation will only put them at odds with their original goals... suspicion and alienation will become even more inevitable. 】

[It is much easier to destroy a city than to build one, sir.Let them keep it.

If infected people can survive through various methods, then I would rather all of these methods work. 】

[If a soldier has sworn allegiance to his team and his compatriots, but in the end betrays it for his own benefit, I will issue a punishment name for such behavior.

But with another group of infected people who are not of the same mind as us, what reason do we have to launch a massacre and a conquest against them? Our enemies are not here. 】

[I don’t expect everyone to be kind, I just don’t believe that selfishness and cruelty are people’s nature. 】

——Far better than what was relayed from Froststar's mouth; Ozwald thought so from the bottom of his heart.

Faced with the difficulty of choosing to kill those who pursue justice, Bodracasti proposed himself as the executioner to deal with the dirty; Tallulah did not accept this approach that was close to escape.

She never treats everyone as perfect and is prepared to be betrayed.

It's not that she really doesn't mind about it, but as long as there is someone like Alina who understands her and shows her support, Tallulah will have more motivation and enthusiasm to face the cruel reality. Even if there is only one person who can understand her, this is the role that Ozwald needs to play today.

In the quiet midnight, in front of no one else who can see her; listening to her sigh after taking off all her strong appearance... go and hug her, and give the fighter who is exhausted physically and mentally but still needs to work hard a chance to finally A weak reliance.

Then, she will step on the first ray of morning sun and continue on the path full of thorns that she has chosen.

And Tallulah, who worked hard for that distant dream situation, persisted even if she was opposed and betrayed by many people, maintained the purity of the team, and resisted any unfair atrocities, and the people she led. The integration movement... was like the prototype of the red army in his memory.Perhaps one day in the future, a team of people at the bottom who support each other just to survive as individuals can also embark on that path and become a force that protects the people and is trusted by people.

If it could go on smoothly...it should be like this.

Just like the timid but kind-hearted child named Ino who was brought back from the mine in 93 and loved to sing.

Nothing has changed.

It was just from the beginning of 1096 to December 1096, 12, which was not even a year.

In just such a short time, this former fighter fell to the bottom of the abyss in just a few hundred days. After losing all hope, he was desperately reborn as the tyrant; the originally gentle integration movement turned into a flourishing revanchism. A strong breeding ground - this is certainly in line with the desire for destruction accumulated in the hearts of many infected people; but on the other hand, it is also because the period is short, and it is not enough for the old members who are vaguely aware that something is wrong to completely make up their mind to question and lead them on their journey. A leader who has weathered many difficulties so far...especially when the integration movement is on the rise at this time; first taking over Chernobog, a super large mobile city, and then expanding to the Dragon Gate, he has unparalleled prestige for a while. Tallulah has no one to object to.

"So, what follows is the final stage of falling into the abyss; and I can only accompany you so far, Mr. Ozwald."

Under the bright firelight, the gentle girl who compiled the textbook for the children in the team showed an apologetic expression to Ozwald.

Ozwald, who had already learned some things from Frost Star, especially the final outcome of the girl named Alina, was not surprised by this; he just responded in a deep voice as a thank you to those who had helped him so far. , and listened quietly to the last message she would leave to herself.

"Tomorrow, this time tomorrow I will be dead."

"At this point, you don't need to worry too much, Mr. Ozwald; [Alina]'s death is not a result of what she chooses to do, because in fact, [Alina] even I haven't told her who did it, so I can't answer this question for you either - the only thing that can tell you, Mr. Ozwald, is that [Alina] tried to dissuade her until she stopped breathing. To hate.”

"——Yes, in order to prevent her from gradually becoming a Kosich in this hatred." Ozwald guessed.

"Maybe, at least Tallulah has guessed this."

The Elafia girl nodded.

“Of course, [Alina] can’t know the specific details...

At the end of this fateful day, all [Alina] can do is not to let her take this path that is completely opposite to her own choice... She cannot fight for hatred.

Therefore, although Tallulah always regretted that if she persuaded the shield guards to give them seven days of rations...but it was the infected who left the team who killed [Alina], or the villagers who made the exchange. After all, she could only rely on her own guesses and fantasies to find the truth... and finally sighed sadly. "

Just as Ozwald tried to change the outcome of the old man Ivan's original death, there were also many trivial matters including planting, medical treatment, restoring Ino's singing ability, etc... Once, he went to show Tallulah the difference. It’s the same as the other methods; this time it’s Elafia’s girl’s turn.

She will make the most correct choice for Tallulah while giving her life, so there is no need for Ozwald to do anything.

Because he can't change anything.

Any words of comfort uttered by anyone other than the deer who usher in the important point here will pale and be powerless in the face of death.

"After I leave, the next most important level needs to be overcome by yourself, Mr. Ozwald. But I think it shouldn't be too difficult for you."

Ozwald sighed: "After all, the authorities are blind; people who are in the whirlpool cannot act objectively... As long as people still have emotions, they will be sad and happy for others' gains and losses."

"So, for so many years, she has been trapped in many regrets that she can't let go. She can't escape and keeps falling...over and over again, she reminisces about the beautiful times that belonged to her, and then ushered in the time of despair."

The Elafia girl nodded slightly, looking sad.

As Tallulah's good friend "Alina", she has never wanted to lend a helping hand because of the kindness and emotion she has been given.

However, just like "Oswald who can do anything", in Tallulah's eyes, she is "the perfect friend Alina", a white moonlight that accompanies her to move forward in the gloomy past... …So, in the end, it can only be like this.

Alina is Tallulah's friend, but not Tallulah's hero; even without Alina, the fighters will move forward - or in other words, it is her death that forces the past fighters to grit their teeth and move forward. .

After removing the golden coloring of the past, there is no essential difference between her and [Patriot], [Frost Star]... and the trees, the earth, the wind and snow, but it is just an echo from the past that cannot be let go by myself. .

Even before despair set in, she had already walked as far as she could go.And his own death became another heavy burden that bound Tallulah.

So Elafia girl could only stay here in the end, unable to take a step forward or take a step back.Nothing can be done, nothing can be said...even just a word of encouragement.

Because Tallulah has no such memory.

"Whether [memories] or [the future], after all...they are treasures that only living people can create, Mr. Ozwald."

"So, this is the last time - I will 'kill' you all."

"Ha~~If that's the case, that would be great; Mr. Ozwald."

A smile appeared on Alina's face.

"Thank you for being here, and--

Please destroy this world that belongs to her (nightmare)"

The Legend of King Arthur of True Terra - The Last Day of Qicheng: 95 Yesterday's Dream----Reliance

That was Tallulah's first escape from the battlefield.

It was also the only time that he gave up his responsibility to lead the infected, gave up on his comrades who might still encounter the remnants of the enemy... and "escaped" from the battlefield regardless of it.

The boots were soaked in icy water, and the legs and feet were sunk in the snow that reflected the blinding light.

Forget the sled, forget the snowmobile.

Melting all the snow that was blocking his speed, he ran in the mud and was covered in dirt.

She didn't even notice when the blade slipped from her hand... She seemed to know what was going to happen, as if she had experienced it thousands or tens of thousands of times.

Ozwald watched her hurried and helpless appearance, watching Tallulah move toward the ending that was already doomed and unchangeable.

The white-haired Drake trudged in the endless snow, and the Elafia girl leaned on her back and shivered due to the massive blood loss.

The beating of Tallulah's heart passed from Tallulah's back into her heart, getting lighter and lighter, until it reached the end of the journey that the two of them could travel together.

Talulah carried her deceased friend on her back and returned to the integration movement that had been waiting for her... Under the silent eyes of everyone, she carried Elafia through the station, gradually disappeared at the edge of the forest, and watched as she walked into The deep night.

She found a location as close as possible to her 'home'... There were no trees to block it, and the terrain was high enough... She hoped that this would prevent Alina, who had not been back for many years, from losing her way home.

Using his own hands, he dug out the snow and the hard soil beneath it, carefully placed Alina, who was sleeping quietly, into it, and buried it.

After what happened last night, Tallulah seemed to have lost all her strength, thoughts, and even life...

She wanted to scream, she wanted to cry; she wanted to squeeze all the feelings out of her lungs, as if that would erase everything that had happened from her body... but in the end no sound came out.

Sitting paralyzed in front of this tomb, he let the howling snowstorm blow on him, and the thick frost and snow accumulated no response.

It's been like this for a long time, a long time...

"I don't understand....Oswald."

She finally made her first sound, dumb and dry, like a decaying corpse.

As Tallulah's words echoed in the wind and snow, the fog surrounding Ozwald quickly dissipated, causing him to appear behind the dragon girl like a ghost.

But she didn't care.

Just slowly turned around and looked at Ozwald;

The eyes that once always shone with brilliance are now empty and dull. The face that is not afraid of the wind, snow and thorns and has become increasingly beautiful is extremely confused and haggard, which makes people feel extremely distressed to see.

"...What did I do wrong?"

"..."

"...I know that I am not a leader like you, Ozwald. I can't let everyone have enough to eat, nor can I alleviate their pain...I can't let everyone show their bright faces in the cold wasteland. Smiling, looking forward to the arrival of tomorrow... Compared with you, I am nothing as good as you... But... if, if I really didn't do well... why wasn't I the one who died?... Why does this happen to Alina? She is obviously so kind...she has been teaching the children...why must she be the one who dies?"

"..."

"Those people...I really want to...but, even so...she wants me not to hate...she doesn't let me hate...just because of that guy from Kosich...so I can't hate Alone...even if this is possible for everyone, I am the only one who cannot..."

Ozwald looked at the dragon girl who was actually talking to herself rather than talking to him, closed her eyes, pursed her lips... and nodded slightly.

As she said, this is really an unfair fate.

But fate has never been fair from the beginning.

Suffering and sorrow, countless tortures and despair, are the colors set by this earth wherever it was shaped by the Creator.

Living in such a world is really painful.

and so--

"Draw your sword, Tallulah."

It was the first time he spoke.

The calm words were accompanied by the buzzing sound of the sword penetrating the ground.

The dragon girl's lost sword stood in front of her.

Tallulah stared blankly at the weapon that appeared in front of her... This weapon had been with her for more than ten years, another friend.

After a moment, she raised her trembling hands and touched the hilt of the sword.

Pressing his center of gravity upward, he staggered and used his weak legs to support his equally weak body.

Then, swing out and chop down.

The dark sword body reflected the cold luster in the wind and snow, fell on the red dragon's shoulder, and then was gently pushed away.

"...You can still do it, just be a little heavier."

The fingertips traced the wound on his shoulder blade, smearing the blood flowing out of it, turning it into a solid shape and holding it in his hand.

Ozwald watched the sword in front of him being pushed away, staggered a few steps, and then slowly turned around and nodded slightly to Tallulah who was walking towards him again - he knew that she had understood his wishes. .