As the promised raindrops fall upstream, you embark on a journey north to the battlefield in search of answers.
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Ugh... Please tell me this is the last one!
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Rover, your moves are sharp as always. Dealing with so many TDs seems like a walk in the park for you.
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Practice makes perfect.
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It's all thanks to you.
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Can't call it a day without fighting those monsters.
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They seemed unusually aggressive.
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Rover, did you see that?
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The moon looks even more blurry now.
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Now it's almost identical to what we saw three years ago, during the "Battle Beneath the Crescent".
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I'm afraid... We're already running out of time.
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Report the situation, please.
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Madam Magistrate, the barrier has been fully repaired and we have evacuated all residents. We've successfully minimized the damage.
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Well done, Director Taoqi.
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Long time no see.
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How's it going on your end?
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Is this another pre-recorded message?
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Indeed, it's been a while, Rover.
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It’s been going according to plan, if I may say so. I was made aware of this in advance, and planned out our defense beforehand.
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Was it another hint from Jué?
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Have you found Jué?
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Now that we are facing such an emergency, I cannot sit back and wait for Jué to save us. I will act and see my duty through. This is my decision.
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I have secured some much-needed aid for our city during my visit to the capital. Also, our experts should be ready by now.
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Rover, do you still remember Jué's message for you?
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Now we have raindrops that fall upstream, and the Midnight Rangers' General in the Norfall Barrens, ready to take on the Ovathrax.
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This must be the right time Jué was talking about.
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Rover, it's going to be dangerous. You might... directly confront a Threnodian.
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I'm ready to go.
(Jump:17)
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I have no other choice.
(Jump:18)
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I'll lend you a hand.
(Jump:20)
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You eyes look as determined as ever.
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(Jump:21)
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I understand how you must feel, Rover.
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I have been in a similar situation before. When my life suddenly took a big turn, and I had no choice but to face it head on.
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(Jump:21)
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On the entire Jinzhou’s behalf, I am immensely grateful for your assistance, Rover.
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(Jump:21)
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You will be remembered as a heroic ally in our defense against external threats, regardless of the outcome of this battle.
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May victory prevail the lasting night. I will pray for your safe return.
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Rover, I have informed border checkpoints across Jinzhou about your trip to the front line. You have been granted unlimited access to all places.
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Yangyang, you're one of our Outriders. I hope you can go with Rover and provide assistance.
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You'll need to pass through a Tacet Field to reach our base in the Desorock Highland. Please be careful.
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Rover, Yangyang, I'll be keepin' the city safe as a Patroller. Do come back in one piece, okay?
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You can do it, Chixia!
(Jump:27)
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You can do it, Ma Xiaofang!
(Jump:28)
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You can do it, Jinzhou Speedster!
(Jump:29)
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Thanks! I'll give it my all!
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(Jump:30)
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Rover! I said don't call me that... Nevermind, we don't have time for this.
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(Jump:30)
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Wow, thanks, Rover! Can't believe you still remember that title! I'll live up to it for sure!
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(Jump:30)
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It seems the rain is not stopping anytime soon...
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The city... What if...
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Rest assured. You can count on me!
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I will keep everyone safe.
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Me... Me too!
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Don't forget us Liondance Troupe!
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We've got this!
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Hehe, as you can see. Everyone's ready to defend our city.
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Rover, Yangyang, safe travels!
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I've informed General Jiyan that you're heading to his place. He will be meeting up with you soon.
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May victory prevail the lasting night!
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...Begone!
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We did it!
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The Thundering Mephis is a blend of countless fallen soldiers' Reverberations.
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As long as more soldiers are still dying here, it will always return. Not to mention…
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Countless souls of our brave soldiers remain trapped in this rain, to this day.
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...General.
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Sorry. I should've arrived sooner.
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Sorry. I should've arrived sooner.
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Honored to meet you, General Jiyan.
(Jump:8)
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You must be that General?
(Jump:9)
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I think I've seen you before...
(Jump:10)
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Are you a "Phantom"?
(Jump:11)
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The honor is mine, Rover.
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(Jump:12)
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Yes, allow me to introduce myself. I am Jiyan, the current General of the Midnight Rangers.
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(Jump:12)
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Is that so? You're a mysterious individual with vast experience. If we had crossed paths before, I wouldn't be surprised.
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(Jump:12)
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The Phantoms are mere replicas of the past. Since this is our first time meeting, I wouldn't recognize you if I was one of them. But I do wish we could've met sooner, Rover.
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(Jump:12)
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Madam Magistrate and Taoqi have informed me of your willingness to assist us. Thank you for lending us a hand.
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I should properly welcome you with Huanglong's formalities, but as the current situation forbids that, I'll brief you on our plans as fast as possible.
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Straight to confidential stuff?
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I've heard about your deeds from Madam Magistrate. You are a trustworthy ally according to her.
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Here. It's the Retroact Rain antidote, developed by the Academy.
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While the antidote cannot shield you from its effects entirely, it should at least lessen the hallucinations.
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What if I was a "Phantom", then?
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For someone to show up as a "Phantom" in the Retroact Rain, two conditions must be met:
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Prior exposure to the rain, and a deep connection to the affected area.
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You were found in the Gorges of Spirits only recently, and this is your first time setting foot in Jinzhou, ruling out that possibility.
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Moreover... you possess a similar ability with the legendary hero who once absorbed a Threnodian. Jué prophesied about your arrival.
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I was told you'd come to the Norfall Barrens one day... To reclaim your lost power from Ovathrax.
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I'll do everything in my power to help you make that happen.
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Another prophecy of Jué?
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Reclaim my lost power?
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Yes. Madam Magistrate might not be aware of this, as it happened before she was appointed.
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On the day I was selected to be the next General, Jué told me this...
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"Beneath the full moon, guide the returning one to confront Threnodian. From the threat itself, she shall reclaim the power to conquer it."
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And if you are indeed the "returning one" mentioned here, we may actually get rid of that monster once and for all.
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You might have noticed something off about that moon. We call it the "Void Plenilune".
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Once it fully takes shape... Ovathrax, the Threnodian of War, would be reawakening soon.
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It is an ancient terror that reigns over our land, capable of devouring weapon frequencies to enhance itself.
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The Norfall Barrens have become a massive graveyard of weapons after countless battles. Those weapons would've made it even stronger than before.
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But we must act now. The Void Plenilune is already visible, we must contain the Threnodian swiftly. Any delay could allow it to recover and become harder to deal with.
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Understood. What are we doing next?
(Jump:32)
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Okay. I'm at it!
(Jump:33)
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Any suggestions for music at my funeral?
(Jump:34)
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To remain calm in such an extreme situation, your composure is admirable indeed.
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(Jump:35)
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Hold on! We cannot afford to rush the plan.
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(Jump:35)
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Fret not. Our enemy is strong, but not unbeatable. I am positive we will prevail.
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(Jump:35)
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We'll get into the specifics once we reach our base.
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It's him, General Jiyan!
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Well done.
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...The rain has stopped.
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General, the Retroact Rain's effects are subsiding. We are observing a sharp decline in the number of Tacet Discords in the Norfall Barrens.
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The Disruptor is fully charged and ready to fire. But...
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It takes a lot of energy to fire the Disruptor. If we missed...
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...This is our only chance.
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Greetings. Can you hear me?
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As the Magistrate of Jinzhou, I have obtained the approval to use the Disruptor in combat.
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The enormous energy consumption, the risk of a misfire, and the weight of this decision... I will bear the responsibility.
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I alone will be accountable for the outcome of this battle, whatever it may be.
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General, Rover, please march on.
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May victory prevail the lasting night. I pray for your safe return.
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...Thank you for your trust, Madam Magistrate.
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No need for that, General. We've always shared the same goal, you and I.
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Attention, all units. Do everything you can to assist. You are authorized to use the Disruptor!
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Target, the Norfall Barrens.
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Defend Jinzhou at all costs!
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I have split all combat units into three factions:
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The ranged units team will provide fire support from afar while the infantry team engages in close combat. Lastly...
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We have the special task force of Rover, Yangyang, Jianxin, and me.
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Allow me to introduce Konglin, leader of the ranged units team.
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And this is Yuehui. He's in charge of the infantry team.
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This is a topographic map of the Norfall Barrens.
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The Ovathrax's power limits our reach. Outrider scouts can't go beyond the Norfall Barrens and Valley junction.
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The deepest we ventured was three years ago, when we discovered the Suspended Ruins in its hinterland.
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But the terrain is treacherous; narrow and flanked by high cliffs on both sides, leaving only one path for our troops to travel.
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On the other hand, our enemies must take the same route if they want to attack us.
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With the Ovathrax reorganizing their frequencies and bringing them back, we will face endless waves of attacks.
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Every time we cut down an enemy, it gains more power.
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Time is of the essence. We cannot afford a prolonged battle.
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We must swiftly and safely get our strongest units in the heart of the battlefield, reach that statue, and take down Ovathrax in time.
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Rover, let's plan carefully and use each team's strengths to our advantage.
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First, our ranged units. Armed with long-range weapons, they can strike from a distance.
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But we need to strategize based on the terrain, topography, and enemy forces.
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If we manipulate the terrain to our advantage, their strikes will be more effective and cover a larger range.
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Where should we deploy the ranged units?
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On the cliffs, from the sides of the valley.
(Jump:20)
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Behind infantry units, at the valley's bottom.
(Jump:21)
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Among infantry units, they will charge as one.
(Jump:23)
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Deploying our ranged units high above the valleys in advance...
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(Jump:24)
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(Our main battlefield will be at the valley's bottom, where space and vision are limited.)
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(Placing ranged units behind infantry can slow their aim, making it counterproductive... This may not be the best strategy.)
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(Jump:19)
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(Mixing ranged and infantry units may seem versatile, but it wastes the advantage of ranged units... This may not be the best strategy.)
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(Jump:19)
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This way, they'll provide cover for our close-combat forces while staying safe themselves. We'll use their range advantage to the fullest. It's a smart move.
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Next, the infantry. They have been trained and equipped for close combat.
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The heart of Norfall Valley is our main battleground, where we'll fight our enemies head-on. We need to plan our attack wisely.
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How should the infantry engage enemy targets?
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From the front.
(Jump:28)
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From the flank.
(Jump:29)
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From the rear.
(Jump:32)
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Now that the narrow terrain has dictated an inevitable confrontation...
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(Jump:36)
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(We could divert some forces to flank the enemy, disrupting their formation and gaining an edge...)
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(However, a successful outflank requires a wide battlefield, but the small passage of Norfall Barrens limits our options for movement.)
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(And we can't predict everything that will happen on the battlefield… Our diversion could leave our frontline vulnerable. It may not be the best strategy.)
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(Jump:27)
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(To infiltrate enemy lines, a small group of our forces will enter through gaps in their formation and attack from the rear.)
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(This maneuver takes time and requires caution to avoid detection, particularly in a valley where evasion is difficult.)
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(Small infiltration forces may stay hidden but risk being overwhelmed by enemy attacks. Alternatively, diverting forces could lead to losing on the main front.
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(We have little knowledge of what's happening behind enemy lines... Better not act rashly. This may not be the best strategy.)
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(Jump:27)
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The infantry will attack head-on, breaking their line. Then our task force can strike where they're vulnerable... A reasonable choice.
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Lastly, the special task force, all Resonators with powerful abilities. They have superior mobility and combat skills.
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If the chance arises, they will be responsible for taking down the Ovathrax.
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What should the special task force do?
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Target the weak point in their formation.
(Jump:40)
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Use flank tactics.
(Jump:42)
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Split up and cover each other.
(Jump:45)
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We'll join our effort to break through their defenses and crush their source of power. This is the only way to completely rout the enemies.
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It's a risky but necessary move under our current circumstances.
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(Jump:49)
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(Hmm... flank tactics aim to avoid direct confrontation and exploit enemy weaknesses to take them down slowly.)
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(However, our combat power could be drained by the endless enemy assaults if we don't eliminate the Ovathrax in time.)
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We can't afford to prolong engagement… There may be more effective tactics available.)
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(Jump:39)
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(We could split into two groups to cover each other during our mission. It could increase safety and efficiency.)
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(But if we further split up our small team of four, we risk getting outmatched in extreme situations.)
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(Also, finding cover for everyone may prove difficult during an intense fight.
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(Perhaps we should consider other options... There may be more effective tactics available.)
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(Jump:39)
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Thank you, Rover. The battle plan is clear.
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I will now recap our plan:
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Konglin, your team will take the cliffs for fire support.
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Yuehui, your team will charge enemy lines to pave way for the special task force.
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Aye, sir!
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And I'll join Rover, Yangyang, and Jianxin to create an opening for our main forces and take down the Threnodian.
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General!
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We've got all equipment repaired, Tacetite weapons adjusted and given to Resonators. Non-Resonators are also equipped and prepared for action.
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But... the rain's getting heavier. Should we take shelter for the time being?
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One of our combat medics claims it's no ordinary downpour, and he strongly advises holding off any moves until it clears.
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Though young, his sharp intuition has been proven in previous battles. You've seen it firsthand.
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However... I do agree this will be our last chance at organizing another attack.
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...The medic you mentioned. What is his name?
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Sir, his name is...
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Ji...yan...
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General, help... Please... help me...
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What do you make of this, Jiyan?
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Maybe you are right.
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The rain just happened out of nowhere. It's indeed unusual. But...
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This is our only chance.
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The enemy we've been yearning to destroy is finally right before us.
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And now you're asking me to sit back and do nothing because of some Phantoms?
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(Stay silent.)
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Silence... Is this your response? Or is it fear holding your tongue?
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Ah... I see. You’re no different. We fear, we bleed, we suffer, and in the end, we'll all die on the battlefield.
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But what about your brethren, friends and comrades? As you witness them viciously slain before your eyes, one by one...
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Will you still remain silent when their souls demand an answer?
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There is no other choice. We must trample the pile of corpses at our feet and push on. Keep barking orders, keep fighting until every last one of those monsters is gone.
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The Retroact Rain merely creates illusions of past events. My soldiers will not succumb to those hallucinations. I will not allow it.
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We'll crush anything in our path, no questions asked.
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And I will pave the way for us all with my Forte.
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If tens, hundreds, thousands more of my men will die… So be it. We will win this battle, by any means necessary.
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Jiyan, I have a question for you... What would you have done on that day, if you were in my position?
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Whatever you say... I'll never answer those brave souls with such silence and cowardice.
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General Geshu Lin... We fight to protect what we cherish.
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And we cherish our comrades, not out of cowardice or fear, but out of trust. The trust in their lives' worth.
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I cannot assure you I am always making the right choice, General.
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But we should never build our victory on top of endless sacrifices.
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Hah, is that so?
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As I see it, we are cut from the same cloth, you and I.
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Perhaps we are indeed, General. I share at least one thing with you. I, too, will draw my blade to fight for what I believe in... and I'll stop at nothing to see it through.
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General!
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...
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General... You look pale.
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I am fine. Please go on.
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We just detected an intense frequency reaction from that Tacet Field ahead.
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That moon... It's gradually turning full now, as you predicted.
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The sky... It looks just like how it was during the Battle Beneath the Crescent...
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It's time.
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Sir, the Midnight Rangers are ready. We await your orders.
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Attention all troops! Take position and get ready to engage!
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Yes, sir!
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"When the moon turns full, a roving traveler shall return"... The prophecy is being fulfilled.
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Here they are.
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They're not coming at us... Are they trying to protect something... Or are they waiting for commands?
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With an TD Outbreak of this magnitude and organization, someone must be orchestrating it. Could it be...
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Greetings, General.
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Master Jianxin? Didn't know I'd be seeing you here...
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Jianxin recently arrived at our base with one of the supply delivery teams. She has been a great help.
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General, you flatter me.
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I've heard people comparing the Norfall Barrens to a massive graveyard. Whenever it rains, cries and moans can be heard, as if many ghosts are weeping...
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Master once told me life and death should follow a natural course. The heavens and the earth form a vast chamber, where spirits freely depart and return.
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Countless brave souls have been trapped here by the evil powers of Ovathrax. I want to help set them free.
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Please follow me.
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Our main goal is to contain the reviving Threnodian, but we must beware of the Tacet Discords too. They have shown unpredictability in every past battle.
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The Academy determined they were not native to the Norfall Barrens, and instead had been conjured by a mysterious power.
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After analyzing their behavior, I believe the source of said power is none other than that statue.
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While the Ovathrax is still weakened, we must seize the opportunity to act.
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With looming danger from the continued onsets of TD Outbreaks, and many of our units injured and unable to fight, it is crucial to plan our attack wisely.
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Please, join me in mapping out the strategic plans.
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Good. Are we all clear on what to do?
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Our next move is to reclaim the Disruptor and break through the Groundwave Barrier.
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The Disruptor?
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The Groundwave Barrier?
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More unfamilar terms...
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Rover, do you see that iridescent veil?
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That's the Groundwave Barrier. Ovathrax set it up to absorb weapon frequencies in the Norfall Barrens without interruption.
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One of our top priorities now is to protect the Disruptor from Tacet Discord attacks.
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It's a powerful anti-Threnodian weapon from when Jinzhou was founded. We need it to break through this barrier.
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I'll leave it to the professional to explain the details.
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Greetings, General Jiyan, Rover.
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How's the preparation going on your side?
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We've got good news and bad news. Good news is, we've established connection to the Disruptor and we're ready to go.
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Bad news is, the Disruptor’s electric capacitor is damaged.
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Simply put, it’s out of power.
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Fortunately, there should be a backup power outlet.
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To use the Disruptor, we'll have to repair that outlet first, then wait for a full charge.
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Any questions?
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Can we blow up the Threnodian with this?
(Jump:16)
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Why is it still powered by pre-Lament energy?
(Jump:19)
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Can you make some more Disruptors?
(Jump:22)
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I don't have more questions.
(Jump:24)
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In theory, we could. In practice, it's difficult.
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First, it could dodge our attack. Not even a perfect hit can kill it. It will be gravely injured, but not dead.
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Threnodians have been proven to be way stronger than we imagined. Our Disruptor can't handle the Ovathrax, but it can certainly break through that Barrier.
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(Jump:15)
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That's because this ancient Disruptor dates back at least to the founding of Jinzhou.
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Creating such a powerful weapon with limited technology back then… whoever did it was truly a genius, I must say.
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If we were to unleash its full power on Jinzhou city, it might launch the entire place into the air.
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(Jump:15)
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...I can, but it takes time.
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No matter how fast I build it... Jinzhou won't be able to hold out that long.
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(Jump:15)
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By the way, this is a weapon of mass destruction... The Capital would want strict control over its use, I assume?
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Will they really approve our application?
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The Magistrate and I have it covered. Trust me.
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Alright, we’ll be waiting for the green light.
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Lastly, we've got more bad news... Baizhi, please fill us in.
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Yes.
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Rover, I am currently monitoring the Tacet Discord attacks from the Academy to design a safer route for you.
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We just received word from our soldiers at the emplacement. A large number of Tacet Discords are targeting the Disruptor, and our troops are doing their best to defend it.
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The Disruptor has been surrounded by the Tacet Discords, with more of them slowly closing in.
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After we recapture the nearby emplacement, it will take some more time for the Disruptor to recharge. You may need to hold out a little longer.
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I'll send you the coordinates of the Disruptor and its backup energy port. We wish you the best of luck.
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I trust we all understand the situation now.
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Rover, Yangyang, please go secure the Disruptor and fix its backup energy outlet.
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| 37 |
Jianxin, please stay and guard the base. I’ll draw those Tacet Discords away.
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Let's get moving.
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