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In Our Time

Chapter 1 - In Our Time

Part 7: "Scorch Woods"



???: It would be our honor to have the young lady's presence at The Walden.

???_1: It would be our honor to have the young lady's presence at The Walden.
???_1: Thanks to your kindness last time, we were able to invent the new potion before the National Prohibition Act was enacted. Of course, I will deliver what you had purposed on time.
???_1: Yes, everything is fine ... No, you don't have to worry too much about Congress.
???_1: You need to trust them.
???_1: Humans, they talk the talk and don't walk the walk, but they're more likely to vote for the side that seems more ethical.
???_1: Please be rest assured. We will make the young lady's day a pleasant one.
???: Hmm ... it's good weather.
???_1: Hmm ... it's good weather.
???_1: And ideal for an impressive "Storm."
???: And ideal for an impressive "Storm."
???: According to Louise Strong's column on New Yorker on February 5, Duke Ellington's jazz orchestra will perform at The Walden tonight!

???_1: It will be the best ever! Wild! Rhythmic! Fancy! Just what a jazz band should be ...
Mr. Karson: There you go, Ms. Sotheby. There's no need to deliberately read that aloud.
Mr. Karson: Master in England has given you the permission to go out. Also, I've spoken to the owner of The Walden on the phone …
Sotheby: Hooray!
Mr. Karson: Hooray? That's not what a young lady should say.
Sotheby: Mr. Karson, Sotheby has grown up.
Sotheby: And I am not going out to play this time. I also have the great mission of saving people.
Mr. Karson: Fine, fine. Just don't go hawking your new nutrient potions. Ms. Moissan would be worried if she saw you come back disappointed.
Sotheby: ... Then I'm leaving!
Mr. Karson: Wrong way, my lady. The car is at the front door.
Sotheby: Huh! I-I don't need a bodyguard! You promised I could go out alone this time!
Mr. Karson: Mind your manners, my lady. There isn't a bodyguard there for you this time.
Mr. Karson: The wood near the bar is quite dangerous. We must pick you up in person for peace of mind.
Mr. Karson: In brief, after entering the bar, staff will lead you to your seat.
Mr. Karson: Remember, watching only. No alcoholic or incitant potion drinks. Do not talk to strangers. Black bottom is not allowed …
Mr. Karson: Hmm? My lady?
Sotheby: I! Got! It!
Mr. Karson: sighs

Creaking ... Creaking ...

Sonetto: The woods ... so gloomy.
Sonetto: All the plants are dead. There is no evidence of life at all. Even the bark on the branches are charred.
Sonetto: Looks like it has been through a huge fire.
Sonetto: Well, if it were not the path we must take, I really don't want to enter this woods ...
Vertin: Speaking of which, Sonetto, have you ever heard of a ghost story about "fire"?
Sonetto: ...?!
Sonetto: No. Never.
Vertin: Oh. So it is said that in the early 20th century, there was a devastating forest fire in Washington.
Vertin: Those who died unfortunately did not want to leave, and they turned into dark ghosts in the woods.
Sonetto: Um …
Vertin: They follow the travelers without making any sounds, and in order to see everyone's face clearly, they will …
Sonetto: Ah! I can't hear you clearly ... It's too noisy walking on these dried leaves. All I heard is the whizzing sound behind me.
APPLe: True, this APPLe heard some loud noise, too.
Sonetto: ... Umm? Mr. APPLe, why are you in front of me? Then ...
???: ...!
Sonetto: Ahh! Gho-ghost ...
Vertin: Lots of unknown creatures! Sonetto, stay behind me!
Vertin: Everybody, get ready to fight!


COMBAT