Junior: I... I kicked the bucket...

Asch: No, you didn't.

Junior: Is this... hell...?

Asch: Don't be ridiculous! We're underground.

Will: Your ability is truly something, Asch-san... Though, I was also prepared to die until we touched ground.

Asch: Tch, why am I even here...

Will: ... Is this Lost Garden?

Asch: There are certainly traces of people here.

Junior: No, this ain't the place.
I've been to Lost Garden before, but it wasn't like this.

Will: 
What is this place then...?

Asch: There doesn't seem to be anyone here. No one trapped in the rubble either.

Will: Thank goodness...

Junior: Looks like there was a crash there too. Let's go take a look.

Will: Ah, wait, Junior-kun!

Asch: Oi, don't wander off alone!



Oscar: 『ーーMarion? Have Asch and the others made it down safely?』

Marion: I saw them jump down, but whether they're alright or not... How is the communication?

Oscar: 『It was cut off in the middle. It's possible that underground communication is not possible... I'm worried, but I have to hurry and prepare for their return.』

Marion:
I'll join my rookies for now. I'll come back here after I'm done.

Oscar: 『The situation up here is also terrible. Don't overdo it.』

Marion: I know... But I have an obligation to see it through.

Oscar: 『? What are you talking about?』

Marion: Nothing... It's a personal matter.



Junior: No one's here...

Will: Right... By the way, what kind of place is this?
It's covered all over with plants, but rather than pretty... it's a very mystical place... 

Junior: Yeah, this feels like a sacred place.

Will: All the better if there are no people here...

Asch: In any case, we don't know what kind of people they might be.

Will: ...!

Asch: What are you imagining? Weak, meek kids who need your help?
You're gonna be disappointed. Keep that in mind.

Will: ......

Junior: (W- What...?
I'm getting terrible vibes from them. Are they on bad terms?
Or is Asch simply takin' it out on him...?)

Asch & Will: ......



Will: ーー Hm? The atmosphere has changed somehow.

Junior: I remember... This is Lost Garden!

Asch & Will: ...!

Junior: I'm sure of it. It might have been a different place, but the vibes are the same.

Will: But there's no one hereー

Lost Garden Resident A: Go! Now! Surround 'em!

Will & Junior: !?

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