Bud (after battle)
Why don't we look at it this way?
Did you know that a new League of Nine has been formed in N Corp?
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They seem to be recruiting the old members and their technologies, similar to what you tried to do.
Though, it looks like they're trying to erase that past, rather.
This is purely conjecture, but we're all doomed to die at the hands of our dear fellow Gubo and be taxidermied, one after another.
All I did was bring that predetermined death a bit earlier.
Besides... You've gone too far for our past friendship to forgive, Dongbaek.
Ahh~ I was looking forward to the staff dinner tomorrow, I really was.
Come on, then... It's time you ceased the bloom, Dongbaek.
With the Golden Bough in hand, Dongrang stabs Dongbaek without hesitation.
But why…
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I could state many reasons, but... right, let's say this is my parting act of compassion.
...I knew I'd have to wilt when the time came, but...
I... always...
Wished to be a bud... soon to bloom, bearing the scent within...
Like you, Yi Sang... How you dreamed... of flying...
Like that... I just... wanted to be buried... under a piquant scent of flowers... with you all...
New feed has been added.
Soon, the screen is filled with yellow petals.
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Thank you, Yi Sang. For showing me such a moment.
I would dedicate my entire life to repay you for this favor...
Hey, Yi Sang, what say you to setting up a lab with me? I get the feeling every day spent with you will be a fun one.
Amazing, Yi Sang. Unlike me, you attempted to reflect the true image in all its uprightness.
The images don't overlap... They aren't blurry or shaky.
Yi Sang, you're too lax.
Why on earth would you leave it as a plaything when it can be so much more?
Be still.
Just be still, and do nothing more than breathe.
For now, that's how you must live.
You cannot fly.
The League has fallen apart! We have to leave this place.
Yi Sang, you will come with me.
You can close your eyes if you so wish. Since you're too faint-hearted, I'll see ahead in your stead.
What are you thinking?
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Nothing.
And the scent of the grave was in full bloom.