I meant it when I said “That government is best which governs least”. But because of external factors, I can’t reach such an ideal in the republic - Perhaps the organization you belong to is the same. When humans need to let society operate efficiently to survive, they are forced to entrust their fate to few representatives; That’s something that can’t be helped. I heard that the mission that brought you two to this world was to investigate our “Ether Anchor”. In other words, your goal is directly related to the “Lifeline” of this world; Which brings up the question: How important is the “Ether Anchor” to both of us? ...I don’t know how to answer that. But in our world, there is so much Honkai Energy in the air that my weapon is quickly recharged. In there, there is no clear boundary between Honkai and peace; People are forced to just accept their destiny. But the person who leads us in this fight believes that investigating the “Anchor” will be valuable to our cause. ...I think that should help you understand how serious this mission is to us. Hahaha, did you emphasize the “serious” part because I’m typically not? ...Not my intention. Don’t mind it, I was joking. I’m an artist and a dreamer. I’m always trying to change the world. So… Wouldn’t it be great if I could change the fate of two worlds at once? Bianka, you’re a very nice girl. I believe that everyone you meet in your life will support and help you. …… ...Thank you. *Cough* Back on topic. If you are really willing to help the republic and this world-- Then we will in return offer something much more valuable than just “survey results”. --Yes, something countless times more valuable than the two “Durindana” gems on my hand. But instead going into the details, I’ll start with the conclusion. Facing the threat of Honkai, the Republic has long since developed a plan to completely save the world. It’s a very bold plan with almost no shortcomings-- --Except for the lack of someone who can accomplish it. But of course, that changed now. Fate has brought you to the Republic. Now the preface is over. To be precise, there is a role we want you to take-- …… Only one question. Ask away. What do you think the success rate is? The first step should be 99% - The last 1% is because we haven’t confirmed your Honkai Resistance levels. But the second step… Is not something I can tell you in numbers. When the time comes, all our preparations might turn out to have been for nothing. But even then - Even in the worst case scenario, we have a way to keep things from getting out of control. The decrease in “Star Whisperers” has certainly put us at a disadvantage for the long term. But “Constantinople” did not easily fall in 1453. …… Got it. We will give you our answer after retrieving the “Gem of Prosperity” on Easter Island. Thank you for your sincerity. ...Phew. Bianka-sama... Ah, Rita. Sorry, did I make you worried? …… The chairwoman’s plan is very bold. It’s natural to hesitate. Well, I think it’s actually fine. I don’t think it will conflict with our mission in any way. Huh? I’m just… worried that I can’t do it. After all, we are indeed an unknown variable for this world. If we fail, many people will feel pressure from the “End of the world”. Well, you’re probably right. But did you know? The next day, they will drink and sing as usual. —— Don’t think of yourself as a saviour, little girl. This is not some play, you are not fulfilling a promise of salvation - You’re using your weapons to give people a chance. And that’s it. Whether you changed this world’s fate or not, what we’ll do is just news. Did the old citizens of Constantinople care if Belisarius restored the old Rome?

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贝利撒留（Flavius Belisarius, c.500 ~ 565）是公元6世纪东罗马帝国的名将，他为皇帝查士丁尼接连收复了被“蛮族”统治近百年的北非和意大利。

 They didn’t. They only cared whether Emperor Justinian would increase taxes and force merchant ships into the army or not.

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查士丁尼一世（Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Justinianus, c. 482 ~ 565）是公元527年到565年在位的东罗马帝国（拜占庭）皇帝。他（在皇后提奥多拉等人辅佐下）收复了众多失土，编纂了《查士丁尼法典》，有“大帝”与“最后的罗马人”之称。

 So don’t worry - “How to please the people” is the Chairwoman’s responsibility, not yours. Hmmm… I still don’t know if I’m suitable for-- Then you should relax even more! In the end there are only two things you could do now. Either accept the Chairwoman’s proposal and go home with more info on the “Ether Anchor”; Or reject it, sum up what you found and try to steal more valuable information from her. Although the latter doesn’t benefit this world in any way… You will be doing it for “your original world”. Hey, what do you mean? Is this kid that type of person? Sorry, sorry. I just wanted to relax a bit. ...Tell me how that is relaxing for you. Do you think you’re “Indiana” to come up with something so dangerous? “Indiana”? Is that something popular in the future? Humph, you can guess. Who told you you can be a scholar who keeps thinking of things like the “Thirty-six Stratagems”. And by the way, the real “Indiana” is much better than you. ...Sorry to disappoint. Alright… ...It’s not that I don’t know what to do, I should say I just need to sort out my feelings before I can take the plan seriously. Let’s leave that for later. First we need to get the “Gem of Prosperity” on Easter Island anyway. ...After all, we did get the information for free. --Two days later, deep in the South Pacific. ...Yo. Welcome to Rapa Nui island. Call me “Caravaggio”. Uh… Hello, Miss Caravaggio. I already heard what is going on. Let’s climb the mountain. The “Gem of Prosperity” is near the top. I heard Caravaggio-sama is a “Star Whisperer” specialized in guarding the “Gem of Prosperity”... Does that mean the gem is now dangerous? Nah, it’s not dangerous. It basically only strengthens a person’s vitality. Huh? Then why does it need to be guarded on such a remote island? Ah, it seems you’re mistaken. It’s not that “The Gem of Prosperity is strictly guarded on the remote Easter Island”-- But “The Gem of Prosperity can’t leave the remote Easter Island, so someone is watching it”. ……？ It doesn’t matter if you don’t get it. Seeing it in person is better than hearing me explain. I was originally a painter, so I’m not as talkative as that red-haired playwright who crosses the sea. ……？ Wait - The way you said that - Do you and Captain Shakespeare know each other? ...Who knows. It’s better asking your Captain for things as old as that. ……？ Don’t look at me. I don’t remember doing anything to this short-fused painter. Ah, there it is. That’s how this gal is. Everyone, did you ever suddenly realize she changed topics to hide something? …… --Ah! ...Well, did you? Captain, I won’t allow you to talk nonsense this time-- --Do you remember how you explained finding “Durindana” when we first met? “I stumbled upon it”? Yes that’s it! “Picked up” sounds so ridiculous now that-- Wait, Bianka-Sama. Sorry to interrupt you. --What now? ...That part is true. She did pick me up by accident. ...What? Remember how I separated from Dr. Schrodinger when I came to this world? --Captain Shakespeare picked me up during that time. As for after that... Huh? My records show… A fatal error occured in the system at the time. Strange, why are there no memories on the conscious level? Was the system error so serious I even lost my memory? Uh... Putting aside your own problems... You’re saying that all in all, was this red-head dwarf really just… lucky to find you? Yup. That’s certainly true. ...And was Dr. Schrodinger’s also a meeting by chance? Hmm… I’m not really sure. At the time my “Gem of Reason” was being used for something else, so I have no memories. I’m the one who found the Captain. At the time she was like a nouveau riche, making a show of the sword on the market. It was really just a matter of time before I found it. …… What’s with the descriptions! I can imagine her making that stupid smirk too clearly! Hahahaha, it might be a stupid smirk, but it was a sign of finding something one of a kind! ...Why are you so proud?! Going along the road, it was noticeable that the higher the altitude, the more desert-like the ground became. “There are several stones called Moai in here”, said the shrugging Star Whisperer in native clothing, “All imitations of another world”

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摩艾（Moai）是令拉帕努伊岛（Rapa Nui，旧称复活节岛）闻名世界的一类巨型石雕人像。全岛已知有887尊摩艾石像，多半只有头，少数有肩膀、手臂以及躯干，还有一些未完成即被遗弃。

今日的拉帕努伊岛树木稀疏、土地贫瘠、水土流失严重，一片荒凉的景象。但考古学显示，这里曾是一个自然生态的天堂——是当地人毫无节制的大兴土木导致了环境灾难，并使得曾经繁盛的文明（一度拥有文字和远洋航海技术）最终退化消亡。

 The people from this world like to copy everything from others. In the words of our Chairwoman-- “We would rather spend money on the luxury of furnishings than on safety and convenience.” “Our houses are like a post-modern living room, with Indian lounge chairs, Turkish beds and Arabian canopies.” “We have put thousands of things from other worlds into our homes: Things which their original purpose would make King David roll on his grave.” --Of course, when she said this she had yet to become the Chairwoman. At that time she could say with no hesitation that “A person needs no luxury beyond three meals a day and a bed.” I went on a tangent. That story has nothing to do with what you’re about to see. It also has nothing to do with your Captain’s past. ...It has nothing to do with any “Individual”. There was no trace of wind on the mountaintop’s flat ground. But in spite of that, the vortex of Honkai Energy was enough to make everyone feel suffocated-- --And in the center of the vortex was not a sculpture. That person is still alive. She has been alive for a long time.