...
Hmm ...
Indeed, this lake is surrounded by a mysterious fog. Mr. APPLe tries to figure it out, but almost falls into a coma.
The spinning wheel has been on standby for casting some arcane skill.
APPLe: Ms. Vertin! They all wake up!
APPLe: However ...
APPLe: Sonetto found Regulus immediately ... They're at a standoff in the lobby.
Vertin: ...!
Vertin: I'm coming.
Vertin: ……
Vertin: You are awake ... How do you feel? Any discomfort?
Regulus: ...
Sonetto: ...
Sonetto: Timekeeper ... you made it!
Sonetto: I heard that you caught ... no, you gained the trust of Regulus ...
Sonetto: When I returned to the research center, the committee informed me that Regulus would join the Foundation as our colleague.
Vertin: …
Sonetto: I am here to convey the committee's commendation and your next mission.
Sonetto: I did not expect that you would just summon me ... In the future, if possible, I hope you could show me the incantation. I would also like to learn it!
Vertin: ...
Sonetto: Regulus, we are very glad to have you!
Sonetto: However, you need to go to the Foundation and the Scientific Computing Center first to complete the registration process.
Sonetto: As an arcanist talent rated S, we will provide you with the best equipment for scientific research.
Regulus: Which star said she was ever going to join the Foundation? Ridiculous! Is this Pirate really so easily recruited?
Regulus: The institution Vertin told me is a place where the "Storm" can be avoided, free use of arcane skills is guaranteed, and Dr. Papper is even free for 365 days!
Vertin: ...
APPLe: Exactly. If it is a place full of serious old men, Regulus must not be interested in it. Sorry for this APPLe's interruption.
Sonetto: What ...?! No, no no! The Foundation is definitely not a place for serious old men!
Sonetto: That ... That's where Vertin and I grew up. And there are many other interesting people like us ... Ahem! Young people.
Sonetto: Vertin, don't just stand there. Talk to them. Explain that.
APPLe: Who knew Ms. Sonetto could be so panicked.
APPLe: Well, at least the Foundation is not that horrible at all.
Sonetto: ... I should have more training.
Over shoes, over boots.
Vertin: Let me explain. Regulus, APPLe, what I invited you to join before is ... the St. Pavlov Foundation.
Vertin: As for Dr. Papper, I think Sonetto will find a way.
Sonetto: ... I will definitely make an application to the administration.
Regulus: tuts Hah …
Regulus: Fine. For the sake of 365 days of free drink, I'll join you.
Regulus: It shouldn't take too long to go through the procedures, right? I've got a bunch of belongings to pack up. Vertin, you ... come and help me!
Three of them leave the room.
Regulus: It shouldn't take long to go through the procedures, right? I've got a bunch of belongings to pack up. ... Vertin, you ... come and help me!