last_free_city | Ω → two [video]

[ Wilhelm can be seen in the video, pouring a glass of wine for himself. The camera angle reveals a bit more of his room, now, clearly indicating that he's in the Deeps district. The Compass of Order and Chaos was still fully functional, the two rings rotating around a translucent, green cube of energy. Wilhelm's back was to the camera for now, as he prepared his drink.

For someone as mindblowingly wealthy as Wilhelm is in his own world, his new apartment was relatively modest. He had come out of his office for now, the Compass still inside it, seated on a desk in a room with an open door, a painting by Van Gogh behind it. The room the office was apparently connected to appeared to be a living room of some kind, with a sunken, but still comfortable-looking leather couch, a few wall-mounted candles, and a fancy chandelier. Off to the side was a wine rack, full of bottles, and a few having been removed. ][ Wilhelm finally finished pouring his drink, and casually sat down on the couch, crossing one of his legs over the other. Maybe he's just taking a break? ]

I believe it is time that I assisted in the defense of this city. Would you not agree?

[ As the Deeps were giant cave full of geothermal power generators, there was no need for windows. Wilhelm's, however, did have a window, apparently, as a giant, glowing red eye in the shape of a strange, runic symbol suddenly lit up, dominating the view visible from the camera. ]

I will be sending Joshua into the battlefield now. He will be fighting on my behalf.

[ A silo of some kind must have opened, as sunlight began pouring down on Joshua's head. Suddenly, the giant, green mech shot upwards and out of sight from the window, as the feed ends. ]

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A-ah! You use one of those, ah, "mobile suits" as well, do you?

Not precisely.

[ Joshua has more in common with E.S. mechs, though he lacks a Vessel of Anima. ]

Oh? You mean they're not all called mobile suits? So what's yours called then?

Joshua has most in common with Ein Sof units of my universe, or "E.S." for short. Though he is not that, precisely, either.

So this "Joshua..." You refer to him as a living creature. Is he sentient?

That is correct. Joshua is capable of moving and acting on his own, and does not require a pilot. The Guardian of Zarathustra is the most advanced mech from my world ever created.

[ Half-true; Joshua is sentient in the sense that Wilhelm is sentient, and Joshua is controlled only by Wilhelm's mind, as if it is an extension of himself. ]

It would seem the future technological achievements of humanity are truly something to behold. It is almost a pity we will not bear witness to them in Gensokyo.

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[ Shion is naturally surprised to see Wilhelm's E.S. - though not precisely that he has one. She studies the mecha for a few minutes, musing to herself. ]

Joshua... so that's what Allen meant. [ Shion it's rude to observe someone and not so much as say hi. ]

So that's your E.S., sir? It's quite impressive - I'm not surprised. How have you been settling in?

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You don't know about Joshua?

[ Funny, he thought she did. ]

Well enough. I would ask you the same question, but you appear to have already settled in even before I have.

Yes, but I've never actually seen it in action.

[ Naturally he would have an E.S. Though reports and rumors and pictures hardly do it justice. ]

Oh-- I ... simply thought it best to prepare myself for what might be needed. I don't like to sit idle, after all.

That is why I appointed you to lead the KOS-MOS project.

[ Well, not exactly... but partially true, maybe? ]

Have you and Allen spoken recently?

[ A smile, then a surprised blink. ]

Oh - yes we have. It seems that he, Jr. and even KOS-MOS are a bit advanced in the timeline from myself. It's a little unsettling.

Might I ask what they told you?

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[KOS-MOS for him, today.]

Would you like me to take Dinah out to accompany Joshua, sir?

No, KOS-MOS. I need you to do something else for me.

What would that be?

Report on Allen, for me. He is taken from past both of our timelines, or so it appears.

I will speak with him regarding events he has experienced then. Is there anything specific that you would like me to ask?

No. I already know what I needed to know. I only wish for you to ensure Shion remains useful regardless of whatever Allen tells her.

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Damn, looks like I'm gonna have to step up my game if I don't wanna be outdone by an asshole like you.

*Which is why Wilhelm will be able to see the mecha hangar in the background and, more specifically, the ES Asher.*

I don't consider it a competition, Rubedo. But if it will motivate you, feel free to do so.

I thought I told you to call me Gaignun Kukai Jr.!

Che, you're going to be one of those guys that takes all the fun out of it, aren't you?

It would not be a competition to me. You forget that I would know the results of it before it even began.

So go place bets or something. Knowing how it'll turn out doesn't mean you don't have to work for it.

I am fully aware of that. I have been 'working for it' since the dawn of time.

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