Chapter 15: Rescue and Return (HM) 12 HM

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Main story

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Central Hospital

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WormmonCould she have lost her memory?

Player...

NurseIt would be best to come back tomorrow.

NurseI'm sorry. We don't know much about her condition yet.

NurseAlthough I heard it was caused when her link to the server was broken by a shutdown.

NurseErika's treatment is special. We have to be meticulous, and it will take time. We're doing everything we can for her.

WormmonI doubt there's anything we can do. It's times like these when I wish Ryuji was here.

Player...

Familiar Dubious VoiceAh, you're here too?

Player?!

WormmonSuedou?! What are you doing here?

SuedouActually, I'm the one who developed the basic theory behind her treatment.

Player?!

WormmonYou developed her treatment?!

SuedouThat's right. Well, I just came up with the basic theory. I'm not involved in her actual treatment.

SuedouI heard that there had been an unusual accident. The doctor in charge called me to take a look.

WormmonSo you know how to restore her memory?!

WormmonIt looks like the link was broken when the memory server was shut down.

SuedouHmm... Tell me everything.

SuedouHmph... So that's how it happened?!

SuedouShe deciphered my paper and gained direct access to the Mother Eater!

SuedouFascinating! I never cease to be amazed by the creativity of youth!

SuedouAlthough the conditions make it difficult, it's an effective way of accessing the Mother Eater.

SuedouBut it seems that she underestimated the Eaters. And this is the result.

SuedouTo gain a fundamental understanding of Eaters, you need to change your perspective.

SuedouFor example, by imagining you are an Eater.

SuedouYes, that's an excellent approach, even if I do say so myself. I must look into it.

WormmonNever mind all that! Can Erika get her memory back?

SuedouOf course it's possible. She has a backup device in her memory server.

SuedouEven if the link is broken, that device saves all her memories until just before the shutdown.

SuedouThe server contains a program that reestablishes the link when the server is booted. If you can activate it, her memories will be restored.

Player...!

SuedouBut it won't be easy.

SuedouTo access the server externally, you'll need a team of highly skilled engineers.

WormmonThen we have to help Ryuji as soon as possible.

SuedouIn that case, there is another way.

SuedouYou can infiltrate the sever directly from EDEN and activate the backup.

WormmonDirectly?!

SuedouUsually, as the owner, only Erika is allowed to access the memory server. However, you're a Wormmon, aren't you?

SuedouI assume you and Erika share memories. What's more, your memories were unaffected when the memory server was shut down.

SuedouEssentially you are like another backup for Erika's memory.

WormmonI'm a backup for Erika's memory?

SuedouYou might be able to access the server as if you were her.

SuedouI see no reason why that shouldn't be the case.

WormmonSo if we can get into the server and activate the backup memory, Erika will wake up!

SuedouCorrect, but of course the server is equipped with security measures to prevent intruders.

SuedouThere's no guarantee you'll make it back.

WormmonEven so, we have to try! You'll come, won't you?

Player!

SuedouThen please take my paper on memory servers. Read it before you try to gain access.

WormmonThank you. You've done so much for Erika.

SuedouIt's nothing, really. My papers do nothing more than illustrate the underlying theory.

SuedouUnfortunately the cure for her disease is nowhere to be found in this world.

Player...

SuedouIf you want my personal opinion, I don't think you should restore her memory.

Player...?!

WormmonWhy?

SuedouHeh... This is...fate. Let me explain.

SuedouThis world is about to change, drastically.

Player...?

SuedouThe strange phenomenon affecting this world stems from a disaster in the Digital World.

SuedouIt has caused a major Digital Shift in the world, making it possible to artificially overwrite it.

SuedouEven if you do nothing, sadness will soon vanish, completely. I will remake the world.

SuedouOnce I have done so, all sadness will be gone, or, more accurately, the concept will no longer exist.

SuedouThe sadness that afflicts Erika Mishima will also disappear.

Player???

SuedouHehehe... I don't expect you to understand.

SuedouEven I'm not exactly sure what will happen once the world has been overwritten.

SuedouPut simply, once my plan succeeds, everything you've done...

Suedou...and everything you will do could become completely meaningless.

Player...?!

SuedouThat time has nearly come.

SuedouIf the world's about to change, what's the point of returning such painful memories to her?

SuedouJust let her sleep in peace. She's forgotten all the sadness.

Wormmon...

SuedouSo? Do you still intend to wake her?

Player...

PlayerMaybe Erika would be happier this way. Erika wouldn't want that!

WormmonI don't think so.

Player...!

WormmonThat's what I think!

WormmonErika's memories are still inside me. I can hear her voice.

WormmonI won't leave her like this. I want to return Hudie to Ryuji.

WormmonEven if it's all for nothing, I still want to do everything I can.

WormmonThat's what Erika would say!

Player...!

SuedouI see. And are you of the same opinion?

Player...

SuedouHehehe... There's no denying the strength of the human ego. It's what drives me, after all.

SuedouIf you've made up your mind, I wish you luck. Here's the server URL.

SuedouShe's in your hands now.

SuedouWhy run when they know its all pointless? Some things, I will never understand.

SuedouOr perhaps it's just human nature.

Suedou...

SuedouNow it's time for me to go. It's time to make my wish come true. Hehehe...

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