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“That’s great work, keep it up!” You congratulate him, then ask, “Koko, have you had time to test the internet browsers? I was hoping we could do some research soon.” It’s odd, despite not having a single memory of ever actually using the internet, you still can contribute to discussion involving it, seemingly more effectively than someone like Truvietianne who appears fairly unfamiliar with it. Perhaps before your memory was wiped or whatever happened, you were proficient?
“Yes yes!” The schoolteacher cheerfully answered, “I’ve been testing things: it’s really a mixed bag on whether a given website is active or not. We’re guessing it comes down to whether its host server is both in this pocket-dimension and booted up. All of the hardware and software seem to have been cleanly copied from the real world, which is pretty impressive when you think about it.” Her tone becoming more somber, she continued, “I don’t really understand why someone who can do something as amazing as this would do it all for some creepy human-sacrifice ritual thing.”
“You’re not the only one…” You concur, considering for a moment what real significance this ritual has for you. Are you just going with the flow and doing Avenger a favor by fighting as her Master, hoping all the while to come across a lead to your identity? Remembering another reason for coming by, you set aside those concerns for now and ask Suzaku, “Do you think you could access the city’s CCTV surveillance systems? We might be able to identify and locate some enemies in advance with it.”
A little puzzled at your request, he replies, “Err, I’m not exactly a hacker. If a camera’s already connected to this building’s security office I could probably access it, but that wouldn’t give much wide-area coverage. Wouldn’t you rather have two people checking the internet?”
Well, was worth a try. You answer, “Perhaps so: we were planning on relocating the base this evening anyway so using the cameras might not be worth the trouble.”
“We’re moving again already?! Isn’t that dangerous?” Koko asked worriedly.
Her distress makes you feel a little uncomfortable, though you’re not entirely sure why. Hoping to reassure her, you clarify, “Don’t worry, we’ll teleport you all to the new base once we’ve secured the area and made sure it’s safe. You won’t be in harm’s way during the transit or when you arrive.”
“Oh, that doesn’t sound so bad.” The diminutive schoolteacher replied, relieved by your explanation.
“My Servant and I will be sticking around while they’re gone, for good measure.” Truvietianne added.
“Same here.” Jen piped in, then said to the Edelfelt Master, “Say, could you fill me in on the war situation while we’re here… I can call you ‘Anne’, right?” Huh, that’s a more common-sounding nickname than ‘Truvi’.
