Dante's Records

…Dante?

Mephistopheles doesn't roar and grumble ahead all day long. Mephisto is an engine that needs rest from time to time, much like how Charon is still a human who needs regular breaks.

<Are you still awake, Ms. Faust?>

There are a few things left to check. As the engine is treated harshly during operation, it needs to be well-maintained while at rest.

To substantiate her words, Faust carried light tools and a small mechanical device in place of her usual zweihander.

<You're working hard.>

This barely counts as work. To witness Faust's magnum opus cordis being overworked with no time for care takes a greater toll, rather.

She said this after making a light smile…

Do you like this update in particular?

Faust looked down at me using a handheld device.

<Oh… This thing?>

Yes, I believe previously you weren't fiddling with it as often.

<It's nothing much, I was just… making the most of this new feature I've needed.>

Whenever Faust requests a break for routine maintenance, my 'LCB-PDA' also receives updates.

The updates occasionally come with additional functions, and this time…

…A note? The device didn't have this functionality until now?

<It didn't, surprisingly enough.>

<…You didn't know that? I thought you were omniscient, Faust.>

Faust only knows everything that Faust knows.

Pardon me for a moment.

She took a peek at the screen of my tablet.

Are you attempting to write an encyclopaedia, Dante?

<I mean… You keep using words I don't know - stuff like "Fixers" or whatever "Wings" are…>

<It might be common vocabulary for you all, but not me…>

I understand. I do suppose you've lost all memory of the City.

<Yep. So I wanna write down most stuff here.>

<And copy down the things I've been scribbling on paper while I'm at it…>

This clock on my shoulders could be replaced with yet another head at any moment. There's no guarantee the memories I have right now will stay with me.

That's why I must prepare a backup plan like this.

So I don't forget twice.