Chapter 145: Information About DTR?
At last, they had seen something... DTR was probably a living creature after all... But what exactly was it? And why did it appear so rarely?
Fiona: "Hahh."
Sophie: "That... thing... How big was it?"
Fiona: "Hmm... No idea... Let's tell the others. This is important."
Sophie: "Yes... You're right."
They left the room and told the others.
Fiona: "It's a living creature."
Marcus: "Hmm."
John: "Hmm."
Sophie: "Here, this is a video... Can you figure out how big it is?"
John and the others watched it as well.
John: "Ugh."
Marcus: "Huge."
Rosika: "Hhhhh..."
Viola: "Hmm."
Lina: "And is that thing DTR?"
Sophie: "Well... I... don't think its name is DTR."
Fiona: "It's just a nickname for now... What do you think, John?"
let they see circumference and size, as well as the size of its mouth... And the U boat... It was probably one of those old U boats they used to call the SR3. That one is about eight meters long... And that thing swallowed it whole with its mouth. So its mouth must be larger than eight meters... Which means its body... Hmm... I... think... I think it's about... 200 meters long."
Sophie: "What?!"
Fiona: "Mmm."
Marcus: "200 meters long..."
John: "At least... That thing is enormous."
Fiona: "Hmm... And what do we do now?... John?"
John: "Hmm... If that is DTR, why is Zantanel after it?"
Fiona: "Hmm."
John: "DTR... DTR... What if we rearrange the letters? RTD?... Or... TDR... No... RDT?"
Sophie: "Oh... Wait a moment... What did you say?"
John: "RDT?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Sophie: "Oh no... I know a creature with that nickname... RDT... R for Red, D for Death, and T for Time. Red Death Time... There's no doubt about it... That's a nickname for one of the creatures from Oz!"
Marcus: "Ugh."
Fiona: "What?"
Sophie: "Think about it... There are two creatures from Oz that are that huge and come from the Abyss... Nosferatu and the Kraken. The Kraken is dead, which means... it's Nosferatu!"
Marcus: "I thought she had a human form."
Fiona: "Yes, and besides, she's sealed."
Mmm... It was the same with the Kraken and Lupin. Those seals are old... Maybe they have a limit. DTR... they misunderstood it. It was RDT. Red... Death... Time... Those were the words one of the people who saw Nosferatu used. Red because of her eyes... And that monster even has red eyes. Death because she's a killer... And Time because she's so fast. You all saw it."
Marcus: "If that's true... we should get to the surface as quickly as possible."
Sophie: "Yes."
Fiona: "Hmm... Should we contact Dark Umbrella first, or just leave?"
Marcus: "Hmm... I'll take care of it. Sophie, are you sure?"
Sophie: "Mmm... I can't say that I'm one hundred percent certain... but I'm good at researching. My research points toward this conclusion. What you do with that information is up to you."
John: "Marcus... Sophie is good at this. It doesn't necessarily mean it's Nosferatu, but... we should be careful just in case."
Rosika: "I think Sophie is right."
Fiona: "Mhm."
Viola: "Yes... I think Sophie is clever too."
Siegfried: "We should contact Dark Umbrella first."
Marcus: "I'll handle it."
He picked up the radio and stood up.
Marcus: "Hello?... Hello?"
(Radio static) (Radio static) (Radio static)
There was no answer.
Marcus: "Great."
Fiona: "Hmm?"
what to they do Now? ?... If they go up and my research is wrong, we'll have a problem."
Rosika: "Hmm."
Marcus: "...John... You said the U boat has electricity or some kind of defense system, right?"
John: "Yep. It can even go up to 300 degrees... Don't worry."
Marcus: "I've made my decision. We'll stay in the sea for another two days. Does anyone disagree?"
They remained silent.
Marcus: "Good. If we don't find anything, we'll just leave."
Sophie: "Sounds good."
Fiona: "Yep."
Marcus: "Does anyone have any objections?"
Rosika: "Mmm... But isn't that dangerous?"
Marcus: "Our job is always dangerous. If you're scared, leave."
Siegfried: "Dude, she's the youngest one here. Of course she's scared. She's only nineteen..."
Marcus: "I don't care. I was at war when I was thirteen, and when I was three, I saw my father kill my mother and brother.
he is not saying she shouldn't be scared. he just saying he is not forcing her to stay here. as for they other they start too look at him strange way of course his voice sound not like a kind way to talk to a young Lady
Siegfried: "Hmm."
Rosika: "I'm sorry..."
Viola: "Listen, Marcus... Just because you have trauma doesn't mean other people don't have trauma too. You need to be more understanding."
Marcus: "Like I said, anyone who's scared and isn't strong enough can leave."
Sophie: "Mmm... Marcus? What is wrong with you?"
Marcus: "What is it now? We're in the middle of the sea, damn it! What did you expect? To sit around eating cookies?"
Fiona: "...Hey... Marcus..."
Marcus: "What?"
Fiona: "I understand how you feel... but everyone has the right to express their opinion, just like you do. So stop looking down on other people's fear."
Marcus: "Excuse me? What's gotten into you? You usually take these things seriously."
Fiona: "I am taking them seriously. But if people say they're scared, they're allowed to be scared! We're human beings, not machines or supernatural creatures!"
Marcus: "...Hahh... Fine... Then I'll go alone. How about that?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Sophie: "Are you insane? Are you serious?"
Fiona: "Okay... Fine... Go alone. Act as if you're immortal. Come on, you great hero! Come on... Get up! Instead of looking down on everyone else, come on... Your Highness!"
Marcus: "Are you making fun of me?"
Fiona: "No... I'm just showing you how your behavior looks to me."
John: "Hey... That's enough now."
Fiona: "Hmm..."
She stood up.
Fiona: "Hmm..."
Marcus: "Ghhh."
Marcus grabbed Fiona, but Bob blocked him.
(Ding!)
Sophie: "Huh!"
Marcus: "Ghhh."
Fiona: "Mm!!!... You really wanted to hurt me?! Are you serious?! Chika!!!"
Chika appeared.
Chika: "Hahahahahahahaha... Hahahahahahahaha..."
Fiona: "Attack him... And make him cry blood!"
Chika: "Hehehe."
Fiona: "I'm warning you, Marcus. Chika can give people nightmares."
Marcus: "Hmm!"
Sophie: "You two, that's enough!"
Marcus: "Mmm!"
Fiona: "You're the one who started it... Coward..."
Viola: "Ugh..."
John: "Hahhh... Good grief."
Rosika: "Mm!!"
Rosika used her plants, restraining both of them.
Marcus: "What?!"
Fiona: "Ugh."
Rosika: "THAT'S ENOUGH!!!"
She glared at them angrily.
Rosika: "I'm angry with Marcus, though. You tried to attack Fiona just because she was worried about the others."
Viola: "Hmm."
Marcus: "Ghhh."
Fiona: "Mmm..."
Marcus: "Let me go..."
He bit the plant until it died.
Marcus: "What do you think you're doing here... You bitch!"
Sophie: "Ugh... Enough, Marcus."
Fiona: "Mmm... Chika."
Chika appeared behind Marcus and laughed right into his ear.
Marcus: "AAAAAAAAARGH!!!"
Fiona: "There..."
John: "Hahhh."
Viola stood up and knocked Marcus unconscious.
Viola: "That's enough. He needs to calm down."
Fiona: "Hmm."
Sophie: "...Ugh... Fiona, it's okay. Chika... can go now."
Fiona: "Mmm... Tsk."
She showed him her middle finger.
Fiona: "Asshole."
She kicked the door open and went inside.
Sophie: "Ugh..."
John: "That... was... unexpected."
Siegfried: "I think I'm in the wrong room..."
Rosika: "It... was my fault."
Sophie: "No, it wasn't... Marcus went too far. Please forgive him... He... He's actually a good guy..."
Viola: "Good? He attacked Rosika and Fiona."
Sophie: "Mmm... Take him to his room... Lock him in."
They carried him into the room, left him there, and closed the door.
Viola: "There."
(A Few Minutes Later)
Viola: "Hmm..."
Marcus broke the door.
(Crash!)
Marcus: "...Ghh... Damn it, what was that supposed to accomplish?"
Sophie: "Behave yourself, Marcus. Please..."
Marcus: "Mmm..."
Rosika: "Huh?"
Marcus: "...Mmm... Fine."
The door opened. It was Fiona. At first, she looked at Marcus with a cold expression, then simply walked past him.
Marcus: "Mm."
Sophie: "You attacked her because she was worried about the others."
Marcus: "Mm..."
Marcus slowly walked toward Fiona.
Marcus: "(Cough)... Hey..."
Fiona: "Huh?... Mmmm."
She tossed the glass aside and continued walking.
Fiona: "Get out of my sight..."
Marcus: "Hey... I didn't mean to do that."
Fiona: "Bob blocked your attack. He only does that when he knows someone wants to hurt me... So you really were going to do it..."
Marcus: "Mm... Yes... That's true. I was angry because you wanted to protect the others. I'm sorry."
Fiona: "Hmm... Don't apologize to me. Apologize to Rosika instead. You called her a bitch. If she accepts your apology, then everything is fine."
Marcus: "Ugh."
He looked at Rosika.
Rosika: "Mm."
Rosika was sitting alone on the sofa, probably thinking that everything was her fault.
Marcus: "Hmm?"
Fiona: "She thinks she's to blame for everything... So be careful how you talk to her. I... already apologized in case I scared her."
Marcus: "Mm."
He walked over to her.
Rosika: "Mmm... Huh?"
Marcus: "Hey... About what happened just now..."
Rosika: "...Mmm... It's okay... I'm sorry... I... still have a lot to learn."
Marcus: "No. Your fear is justified. I'm sorry..."
Rosika: "To be honest... I admire how much you two care about others in your own ways... It's okay... I'm not angry."
Marcus: "Oh... Okay..."
He looked at Sophie.
Sophie: "Hmm."
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Sophie looked at Fiona. Fiona shrugged while leaning against the wall.
Sophie: "And?"
Fiona: "I don't care. I'm not angry with him. I only did that so he would apologize to her."
Sophie: "Ahh... Hehehe... I see."
Marcus went into his room, and Fiona followed him.
Marcus: "Huh?"
Fiona: "Hey... I'm sorry about that too."
Marcus: "Her name is Chika, right?"
Fiona: "Yes..."
Marcus: "...Hmm... She's... interesting. It's good that you have her."
Fiona: "I can only use her once a day... Sorry."
Marcus: "It's... fine."
She closed the door.
Fiona: "Hmm..."
Marcus: "...That... That wasn't right of me, hurting you and Rosika."
Fiona: "It's okay... We've been friends for a long time... Things like this happen sometimes."
Marcus: "...I was aiming for your foot. I wanted to hurt you."
Fiona: "Hmm... It's fine... Thank you for being honest."
Marcus: "Hmm... What would Dwayne think of me?"
Fiona: "No idea... So don't ask me what he'd say."
She briefly stroked his head.
Marcus: "Hm?"
Fiona: "I don't mind that you're so serious... I know you have these episodes because of your trauma..."
Marcus: "Mm."
Fiona: "But... you need to understand that this kind of behavior makes other people misunderstand you... And I don't want that, because I... care about you. I know you're a good person..."
She smiled slightly and brushed off his clothes.
Fiona: "Okay."
Marcus: "Mm... Okay..."
Fiona: "So, leader... What now?"
Marcus: "Ughh... Mmm... We continue... Is everyone okay with that?"
Fiona: "Feel free to ask them again."
They returned to the others.
Marcus: "All right... We'll continue. Does anyone disagree?"
Siegfried: "Isn't that dangerous?"
(Silence)
Sophie: "Hahhhh... Good grief."
John: "And here we go again..."
Rosika: "Oh, oh."
Viola: "Hahh."
Lina: "Oh dear..."
Marcus: "Yes, it is. That's why I'm asking... Are you ready?"
Siegfried: "Oh... So I passed the test."
Sophie hit him with a newspaper.
Sophie: "Don't act as if you planned that!"
Siegfried: "Ouch."
Marcus: "Hmm."
Fiona: "Mmm. Hehehehe... All right, everyone. If that's settled, let's continue."
John: "Yes... But I have a question. Has the sea always been this dark?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Marcus: "Hmm?"
She turned around.
Fiona: "What the hell?"
Marcus: "Wait... Something... isn't right."
Sophie: "It's so dark... Besides, I can't see anything..."
Rosika: "The device John gave me isn't making any sounds anymore."
John: "That means... the sea is empty."
Sophie: "Um... Okay, but... why is it so dark..."
(Gulp!)
Two eyes opened.
Sophie: "Ugh."
Fiona: "Ughhuh!"
Marcus: "Ughh..."
(Splash!!!)
The monster roared.
(Screams beneath the sea)
Marcus: "So there it is."
Fiona: "Earlier than expected."
Sophie: "It's... Wait, how... huge is that... thing?"
When they could finally see more clearly, they saw it...
It was an enormous creature, with a head covered in eyes and huge hands.
Fiona: "Ugh."
Sophie: "Mm."
John: "Ugh."
(Beep... Beep... Beep)
John: "Ugh... Everyone... there's a signal... So this is it... D... TR... No... RDT."