Dialogue/Wolf's Fang of Fury 2-7

Translated by Khosen

Ev2-7 - Two Wolves

Before the battle AMG-11:

Verification, complete. The current entity will eradicate any enemy on sight automatically. Let's party!

Kheshig:

That was... the fifth Turretie I managed to find with all the intact parts. That's more than I expected.

Enough medical supplies too. But in terms of weapons...Uhm, yeah, it's not going to work. They're not completely broken or anything, but I am not confident if they'll work either...

...Wait, General Khan's revolver cannon. I think we can use this. Its structure isn't like it's going to break from impact.

...Ah, I see. Because of its simple structure, it's robust; hence you can treat it anyway, and it'll still be ready to operate. That's why General Khan sticks with this.

I don't think I have what it takes to handle her...but I guess this is better than not having any weapon.

Salamander:

...Yo, welcome back. Looks like you took your time...

Kheshig:

!? Miss Salamander, what's wrong...was it because of the wounds from earlier? Let me see them!

Salamander:

No, that won't be necessary. I already stitched them up.

...Heh. Look at you. You look like you're all grown up. I also see you brought back some supplies. I guess I'll have to give Feather some credit later.

And, by any chance, if you managed to pick up some medical supplies...do you have a transfusion kit and an anesthetic?

Kheshig:

Yes, right here!

Salamander:

Ah, thanks. Damn, this is some good stuff. Much better than a cold beer after work...

Kheshig:

Miss Salamander, at least let me check your vitals...

Salamander:

Hey, I listen better than Hyena, so don't you worry. Plus, I can't do anything but stay down with my current state. So when I wake up after taking that anesthetic, I'll be back in Orca's infirmary, right?

Kheshig:

Yes. The rescue will be here. Please hang on until then.

Salamander:

*Chuckles,* I can count on your words for some reason. And that revolver cannon...it suits you...

Kheshig:

I just brought it back as a lucky charm...I don't think I have what it takes to use her properly.

Salamander:

...No. Amongst all of us, you're the one who's most suited to wield that weapon. It'll come in handy. We can make a bet if you want.

Kheshig:

I'll never gamble with you. There's no chance I'd win.

Salamander:

Ouch. Well, at least let me try to tell you your fortune. An odd number would mean you're lucky, and an even number

would mean you're out of luck...and see? The odds are on your side.

Kheshig:

Thanks, but that dice...

...Nevermind, it's nothing. Leave the rest to me and get some rest.

Salamander:

...I'm sorry. It's only brief, but for making you all alone...

Kheshig:

I'm not alone. I know I'm in this with every member aboard Orca.

Salamander:

...Good, well, if you already knew that...I have nothing more to say...hmm, it looks like the drug's kicking in. Well, good night, then...

Kheshig:

Yes, sweet dreams.

Sound of guns firing...the Turreties are fighting. The enemies are finally here at last.

I won't cry no more. I'm the only one between enemy forces and Miss Salamander and Hyena. And Miss Salamander trusts me.

...I'll try my best. It's time for me to give back to the Commander who restored me.

Thank you for giving me my colleagues and a place to fight. I am no longer afraid.

Right before the battle

Kheshig:

Fear had been consuming me this whole time.

My colleagues crying for help, endless blood, skin losing its colour of life, and eyes that saw beyond the void...This cruel imagination of mine haunted me day and night.

Well then, it's time to face away from my fear. Leaving behind infinite possible tragic endings I could be facing, I've decided to keep my chin up and just look forward.

And at this very moment, all that's left inside me is wrath like a kindle of a flame.

How dare they hurt my precious colleagues. I will never forgive this. I'll never let you get away with this.

Thus, I have no choice but to keep moving forward. If I stop, I'll flinch, and the fear I've decided to leave behind me will grab me again.

It's not rocket science. No matter how many guns my enemies could bring against me, a bullet travels in a straight line toward me.

Well then, attack them on their flanks or behind them. The closer I get to my enemies, I'll reduce their angle to aim and shoot at me.

Don't waste a single bullet. There's no need to fire a warning shot. If I am to shoot, do it for the kill. One-shot, one kill.

As my ammunition goes down, the number of my enemies will go down with it, and fewer guns will be fired at my colleagues. Each and every bullet I reload will decide the life and death of my colleagues.

Don't try to aim and shoot; it's time to grow up. If I'm to shoot, get as close to them as possible.

I'm a bioroid. A life created artificially. Had God looked at this imitation of His creation, He may place His wrath on me.

But if I may, if You are so benevolent as they claim You to be, please, listen to a desperate prayer of an imitation.

Make me a wolf. Bless me with fangs and claws. Bless me with instincts to protect my pack. I'd ask for nothing else.

Yes, just like her -

An ideal self I envisioned was running with me.

Beautiful and fast, yet sharp -

A lone wolf who possesses the spirit -

A balance between being soft yet firm.

My heart began pouncing as an image of my ideals appeared before me.

That's who I want to be.

She's got everything that I desire -

Wait a minute...huh? This doesn't make sense?

This illusion I created, isn't she actually destroying the enemies in front of her?

Khan:

Eyes on the enemy.

Run, get close, and search for the next prey as you kill. You'll understand what I'm saying, Khehsig.

Kheshig:

Did I hear voices right next to me, or was it coming from deep down my heart? Regardless, I understood what the voices were saying to me intuitively.

With the guidance of this illusion, I killed my enemy one after the other.

Ahh, allow me to thank you, dear God...

My prayers have been answered.

After the battle

Leprechaun:

Damn, this is something else...are all these the remains of the Iron Parasites?

Brownie:

I don't even see the surface to place my foot on~

I've heard it only took General Khan and that new rookie of the Horde to make this happen.

Bulgasari:

Isn't it funny~ I think everyone was a little nervous that this would be a rescue op, but in reality, all we did was carry a few stretchers.

Miho:

I've always known how strong general Khan is through Sandgirl, but I guess I didn't really know what she meant until now.

I expected I'd be capable of at least providing some cover fire, but when I looked through my scope, the enemy was already on the ground. I can't believe I didn't have a single opportunity to shoot a single round...sigh, I think my confidence is deteriorating.

Bulgasari:

Not to mention what happened after rendezvousing with the rest.

All we did was suck on our thumb and watch. Just who is this rookie? I thought General Khan was the only beast of the Horde?

Steel Draco:

Mom! I want that thing that you put on your legs that goes brrrrrrrrr! That brrrrrr thingy!

Pinto:

Why don't you just try to go on sledding with that shield of yours...wait, what's the point of your role if you

decide to move around!?

Steel Draco:

But don't you think that thing's pretty cool too, Pinto? It even makes dust storms!

Pinto:

Uhhhh, well...but still, I can fly!

HongRyeon:

Now, now, we've done our job. Let's go back and leave the rest to Steel Line.

Leprechaun:

Yes, you can leave the remaining enemies to us.

Brownie:

But, I don't see any enemies left for us to deal with...

Maybe we should start looking for some tuna cans?

War Wolf:

Hey, Kheshig. I heard you've finally decided to get a tattoo of our insignia?

Kheshig:

Ah, yes. Well...I did...

I thought getting them somewhere that's visible felt like I was sorta gloating...

Quick Camel:

Oh~? You did? Let me see.

War Wolf:

You idiot, read in between her lines. Isn't it obvious for a girl to have someone in mind to whom she wants to show something like that off?

Quick Camel:

Ah~ of course, it'll be the Commander!

Kheshig:

I,i,i,i,i,i,i,i,it's not on a place where I can easily show him!

War Wolf:

I mean, after pulling off what you've pulled off Khehsig, I think we can all agree you've earned the right to request for 'something special.'

Quick Camel:

You're right. One of the best welfare systems of Orca is to enter that 'room' in the middle of the night. To find the further motivation to go into battle, I think you should enjoy what you'll get!

Kheshig:

??? Hmm? What're you two talking about...

War Wolf:

Speaking of, why don't you let this big sister over here teach you precisely how to 'apply' to receive one!

Talon Feather:

Hey! Just what do you think you're teaching Kheshig!?

Quick Camel:

Hmm~ something essential? I suppose you would be placed on top priority this time around too -

Talon Feather:

Because it's essential! We need to take the proper steps! And to stop any misunderstanding! We need to teach her body the appropriate knowledge it requires! This all is too early for Kheshig!

Quick Camel:

...

War Wolf:

...Are you serious?

Talon Feather:

Hey, Kheshig, don't let these bad adults fool you, okay?

I'll explain any questions you may have, so don't rush things. Got it?

Kheshig:

Ah, yes. Thank you.

War Wolf:

Hey Feather, are you alright? Did you seriously injure yourself from the fall or something?

Hyena:

Ah~ there you are. Kheshig! What happened to the thing I asked you?

Kheshig:

Ah, miss Hyena. I was about to bring it to you.

Here you go. Extra grenades with the exact amount of explosive materials, as you requested.

Hyena:

Ah, thanks!... Wait? Isn't the detonator a little different?

Kheshig:

I'll not comprise that part! I forbid making modifications to make it so sensitive that even accidentally dropping it on the ground would detonate it. I'll have you use standard detonators from now on!

Hyena:

Tsk~

This means I'll have to rework the timing for the Niagara falls combination play...

Salamander:

Hey, Kheshig. What about the torque converter for my baby girl?

Kheshig:

I've asked Miss Azaz to do the final tuning. I'll get on with assembling her as she's done.

Oh, look at the time!? I'll excuse myself, I have a meeting with Miss Andvari!

Quick Camel:

...This is, also a surprise...

War Wolf:

I guess people do change after all. What happened to the whole analogy of panties and exclusive equipment?

Salamander:

Where there are still specific rules in play. Besides, will you never let anyone else touch that sensitive part behind your panties?

War Wolf:

...Haha!

Of course, it depends on 'who that anyone' is~!

Commander:

...

I guess Kheshig's getting along just fine. (Choice)

Armand:

Yes. Fate decided to take a different route to its future this time too. I'm glad.

Khan:

Still, she may not have satisfied everyone's expectation of becoming a great asset to us all.

May:

Ain't that fine? We already have a hard time keeping with a fool who knows nothing but to charge and attack. I don't think we can manage to have more than one fool.

Khan:

...It's not like I was extraordinary back when I used to be a Kheshig model. It's just after numerous battles, it 'broke' me.

I'm nothing but a fallout.

Leona:

It's meaningless to indulge in self-pity after being embarrassed from seeing a past self of yours, Khan.

Khan:

Leona...

Leona:

I've heard I was also one of many scars you have from your past. So, as your shadow then, allow me to say a few words.

Things taken away from you, things you've thrown away, and things you've lost along the way all became a cornerstone of who you are today. It's why you've gained the strength to seize and protect the things you care about. Don't disregard the values you've gained from your past.

All those sacrifices meant something.

And I know with you, Khan the Swift, on my side, I can protect what's most precious to me until the very end.

Khan:

I think you overly highly regard me. But still, thank you.

Commander:

Amongst the crew of Orca, some lived on the same war-torn page of history.

What they've gone through definitely deserves recognition. But at the same time, the current Orca they're situated in mustn't be a place where they end up repeating their history.

Because we're still trying to take one step closer to a future no one has ever seen...

To be continued in Part 3, the epilogue.