Enforcer, citizen of Laterano, entitled to the privileges listed in Clauses 1 through 13 of the Laterano Constitution, is an executor of the Notarial Hall who just passed his training term. During the Summit of Nations, he was involved in riots caused by heretics. Following the incident's conclusion, he was recommended by Operator Executor. In accordance to an agreement between Rhodes Island and the Notarial Hall, he now assists Rhodes Island as a specialist operator.
The next attack pushes the target towards the attack direction greatly, stunning it for 2 seconds if the target collides with High Ground.
Mastery 3 · SP cost 5 · Initial SP 0Immediately pushes back all enemies within range significantly in the direction this unit is facing, additionally stunning them for 2.5 seconds (the stun duration is increased to 4 seconds if the target collides with High Ground). If the target collides with another enemy, the enemy will also be stunned for 2.5 seconds.
Mastery 3 · SP cost 17 · Initial SP 0Ignores 200 DEF when attacking enemies with weight greater than or equal to 3
Doctor, do all these files need to be filled out by today? It's just, with this much left... so be it, I'll help you out. If we sort this out together, it shouldn't eat into our break hours.
When I decided to violate orders and act independently, I was expecting a severe reprimand. What I never predicted was that Mr. Executor would recommend me here…
Doctor, do you know if there's anywhere to borrow storybooks here? Operators at the Medical Department have asked me to care for the children under treatment, and I'd like to read them a tale or two.
The Notarial Hall employs more than just field executors; there's plenty of civil service posts. I actually aspired for one in the first place, but when it came to the evaluation, I accidentally... um, collapsed a few rooms in the examination venue, which got me put in my current position.
I don't rue leaving Laterano; it was my own choice. There's so many places I'm still not familiar with, but I feel that being able to see the breadth of Terra like I am now is more than worth it.
The Sankta ability to perceive each other's states of mind is common sense to us, not something that needs real elaboration. But I'm sad to say, at some point, I suddenly realized I lost that reciprocation with my own people. It wasn't any physical disease, I just... began to think.
Stop, Doctor! Phew. You took the wrong cup—that's the espresso I brewed for myself, with no sugar. Yours was the one next to it. Sorry, I assume it was too bitter? ...It's fine, it tastes great? A—Alright, I'm glad you like it.
Doctor, could you lend me your comms device for a moment? I usually turn my comms off after work, and don't get any messages. ...There we go, I've granted you emergency contact privileges. You can get in touch with me whenever for whatever, this way.
You seem to be having plenty of fun. Yes, I can tell. Joy, sorrow, anger... emotions can propagate between all of us, regardless of what city or race we come from. When you're happy, it's no wonder I can sense it too.
Doctor, are you still awake? It's just a little longer now. We can be on break once this work's done. Here, I have your coffee.
Hello, I'm a dispatch at Rhodes Island via a transfer agreement with the Notarial Hall. A codename? Let's think... You can call me Enforcer. Here's the files pertaining to the agreement. I'll be counting on you to show me the ropes.
Operator Enforcer always carries a coffee mug with him when he works, which always contains the same kind of black coffee—made from a very bitter bean, with not a single granule of sugar added. However, like most Laterans, he is also extremely fond of sweets such as cakes and cookies. In his own words, his choice of black coffee is only to help him focus on his work. Yet when he finishes his work, Enforcer will pull out a separate coffee brewing set. He often spends hours at a time comparing the differences in flavor caused by varying degrees of roasting, configuring the perfect blend of coffee bean varieties, optimizing the proper ratio of cream and sugar, and even subscribing to the Bolívar Agricultural Magazine just to read the coffee planting columns—even though the magazine is often delivered months late. If Enforcer ever invites you to try the new blend of coffee he whipped up after work, be sure to accept his offer: you won't be disappointed. However, if you ever accept a cup of coffee from him during work hours, be sure to determine whose cup it is.
Operator Enforcer, real name Ezell Pastore, quickly won over everyone's hearts shortly after arriving at Rhodes Island thanks to his gentle, friendly demeanor and helpful attitude. It is hard to imagine that Executor and Enforcer, both executors from the same Laterano Notarial Hall, have such dramatically different ways of handling people and situations. From this, we can infer that Laterano may have various ways of protecting their citizens' civil rights. Enforcer prefers a more diplomatic approach of listening and mediation, rather than resolving disputes through physical means. He tries to fully understand the intentions and arguments of all parties, before finally resolving the conflict by finding a solution everyone can accept. However, this does not mean that Enforcer is incapable of fighting—far from it. During his operator exam, Enforcer displayed stunning combat prowess, particularly in close-quarters. Though he may lack experience in emergency situations, as far as his skills are concerned, he is very likely more than capable of dragging everyone to the negotiation table, one way or another. Great, the Notarial Hall even has enforcers like him! The kid even offered to help me whip up a cup of coffee! —Closure
As we understand it, Enforcer recently completed his training period as an executor of the Notarial Hall, certainly no small feat for someone so young. Under normal circumstances, when a citizen of Laterano receives their patron firearm at the age of twelve, they still need an extensive period of study to truly master using it. After passing a number of examinations and obtaining the corresponding qualification certificates, including the Laterano Firearm Carry and Usage Permit, they formally earn the authorization to use their gun in self-defense, escort duty, ceremonies, and other purposes. Additionally, every few years, gun-owning citizens of Laterano need to bring their patron firearms to the relevant branches of the Notarial Hall and complete gun inspections before they can continue to legally use their 'partners'. However, the education and training required of a Notarial Hall executor goes far beyond that. Working in the Notarial Hall is a difficult task, and each official requires a deep understanding of several layers of laws, regulations, and rules. In other words, it can be said that many in the Notarial Hall are profound legal scholars. On top of all this, an executor must also have excellent gun-handling skills, and most difficult of all, must deal with situations where they might be forced to point the muzzle at their own kind. This is not something that can be learned from a textbook. Due to both the Sankta's laws and their own empathy, it is inherently difficult for one to harbor hostilities towards another, or even to hide their hostilities. Even if it would not violate the law, one still needs to overcome massive psychological pressure, as well as a sense of moral condemnation, to lift one's hand against a fellow Sankta. Perhaps Operator Executor represents the ideal state that skilled, experienced executors should aspire towards. However, Operator Enforcer still managed to pass his Notarial Hall training, all while maintaining his gentle demeanor. With a smile on his face, he told the HR operator that he had no special secrets to accomplish this. Simply a bit more patience.
Entelechia6★ · Guard
Erato5★ · Sniper
Estelle4★ · Guard
Ethan4★ · Specialist
Eunectes6★ · Defender
Executor5★ · Sniper
Executor the Ex Foedere6★ · Guard
Exusiai6★ · Sniper
Exusiai the New Covenant6★ · Specialist
Eyjafjalla6★ · Caster
Eyjafjalla the Hvít Aska6★ · Medic
Fang3★ · Vanguard
Fang the Fire-Sharpened5★ · Vanguard
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Fuze5★ · Guard
GALLUS²1★ · Caster
Gavial4★ · Medic
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Gitano4★ · Caster
Gladiia6★ · Specialist
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Grain Buds5★ · Supporter
Grani5★ · Vanguard
Gravel4★ · Specialist
GreyThroat5★ · Sniper
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Greyy the Lightningbearer5★ · Sniper
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Harmonie5★ · Caster
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Haruka6★ · Supporter
Haze4★ · Caster
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Heidi5★ · Supporter
Hellagur6★ · Guard
Hibiscus3★ · Medic
Hibiscus the Purifier5★ · Medic
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Ho'olheyak6★ · Caster
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Honeyberry5★ · Medic
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Hoshiguma6★ · Defender
Hoshiguma the Breacher6★ · Defender
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Hung5★ · Defender
Iana5★ · Specialist
Ifrit6★ · Caster
Indigo4★ · Caster
Indra5★ · Guard
Ines6★ · Vanguard
Insider5★ · Sniper
Irene6★ · Guard
Iris5★ · Caster
Istina5★ · Supporter
Jackie4★ · Guard
Jaye4★ · Specialist
Jessica4★ · Sniper
Jessica the Liberated6★ · Defender
Jieyun5★ · Sniper
Ju5★ · Sniper
Kafka5★ · Specialist
Kal'tsit6★ · Medic
Kal'tsit Esperanta6★ · Medic
Kazemaru5★ · Specialist
Kestrel5★ · Vanguard
Kichisei5★ · Sniper
Kirara5★ · Specialist
Kirin R Yato6★ · Specialist
Kjera5★ · Caster
Kroos3★ · Sniper
Kroos the Keen Glint5★ · Sniper
La Pluma5★ · Guard
Laios5★ · Guard
Lancet-21★ · Medic
Lappland5★ · Guard
Lappland the Decadenza6★ · Caster
Lava3★ · Caster
Lava the Purgatory5★ · Caster
Lee6★ · Specialist
Leizi5★ · Caster
Leizi the Thunderbringer6★ · Guard
Lemuen6★ · Sniper
Leonhardt5★ · Caster
Lessing6★ · Guard
Leto5★ · Guard
Lin6★ · Caster
Ling6★ · Supporter
Liskarm5★ · Defender
Logos6★ · Caster
Lord/Sharp6★ · Guard
Lucilla5★ · Supporter
Lumen6★ · Medic
Lunacub5★ · Sniper
Luo Xiaohei4★ · Guard
Lutonada4★ · Defender
Magallan6★ · Supporter
Manticore5★ · Specialist
Mantra6★ · Caster
Marcille6★ · Caster
Matoimaru4★ · Guard
Matsukiri5★ · Vanguard
Matterhorn4★ · Defender
May4★ · Sniper
Mayer5★ · Supporter
Mechanist6★ · Defender
Melanite5★ · Sniper
Melantha3★ · Guard
Meteor4★ · Sniper
Meteorite5★ · Sniper
Midnight3★ · Guard
Minimalist5★ · Caster
Mint5★ · Caster
Misery6★ · Specialist
Miss.Christine5★ · Caster
Mitm5★ · Vanguard
Mizuki6★ · Specialist
Młynar6★ · Guard
Mon3tr6★ · Medic
Morgan5★ · Guard
Mostima6★ · Caster
Mountain6★ · Guard
Mousse4★ · Guard
Mr. Nothing5★ · Specialist
Mudrock6★ · Defender
Muelsyse6★ · Vanguard
Mulberry5★ · Medic
Mutsumi Wakaba5★ · Specialist
Myrrh4★ · Medic
Myrtle4★ · Vanguard
Narantuya6★ · Sniper
Nasti6★ · Supporter
Nearl5★ · Defender
Nearl the Radiant Knight6★ · Guard
Necrass6★ · Caster
Nian6★ · Defender
Nightingale6★ · Medic
Nightmare5★ · Caster
Nine-Colored Deer5★ · Supporter
Noir Corne2★ · Defender
Nowell5★ · Medic
Nyamu Yūtenji5★ · Guard
Nymph6★ · Caster
Odda5★ · Guard
Orchid3★ · Supporter
Pallas6★ · Guard
Paprika5★ · Medic
Papyrus5★ · Medic
Passenger6★ · Caster
Penance6★ · Defender
Pepe6★ · Guard
Perfumer4★ · Medic
Perfumer the Distilled5★ · Supporter
Phantom6★ · Specialist
Philae5★ · Defender
PhonoR-01★ · Supporter
Pinecone4★ · Sniper
Pith5★ · Caster
Pith6★ · Caster
Platinum5★ · Sniper
Plume3★ · Vanguard
Podenco4★ · Supporter
Poncirus5★ · Vanguard
Popukar3★ · Guard
Pozëmka6★ · Sniper
Pramanix5★ · Supporter
Pramanix the Prerita6★ · Caster
Projekt Red5★ · Specialist
Provence5★ · Sniper
Proviso5★ · Supporter
Ptilopsis5★ · Medic
Pudding4★ · Caster
Purestream4★ · Medic
Puzzle5★ · Vanguard
Qanipalaat5★ · Caster
Qiubai6★ · Guard
Quartz4★ · Guard
Quercus5★ · Supporter
Raidian6★ · Supporter
Raidian6★ · Supporter
Rangers2★ · Sniper
Rathalos S Noir Corne5★ · Guard
Ray6★ · Sniper
Record Keeper5★ · Medic
Reed5★ · Vanguard
Reed the Flame Shadow6★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Caster3★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Caster4★ · Caster
Reserve Operator - Defender3★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Defender4★ · Defender
Reserve Operator - Guard4★ · Guard
Reserve Operator - Logistics3★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Medic4★ · Medic
Reserve Operator - Melee3★ · Vanguard
Reserve Operator - Sniper3★ · Sniper
Reserve Operator - Sniper4★ · Sniper
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Reserve Operator - Supporter4★ · Supporter
Reserve Operator - Vanguard4★ · Vanguard
Ripresa5★ · Caster
Roberta4★ · Supporter
Robin5★ · Specialist
Rockrock5★ · Caster
Rope4★ · Specialist
Rosa6★ · Sniper
Rose Salt5★ · Medic
Rosmontis6★ · Sniper
Saga6★ · Vanguard
Saileach6★ · Vanguard
Sakiko Togawa6★ · Guard
Sand Reckoner5★ · Supporter
Sankta Miksaparato6★ · Defender
Santalla5★ · Caster
Saria6★ · Defender
Savage5★ · Guard
Scavenger4★ · Vanguard
Scene5★ · Supporter
Schwarz6★ · Sniper
Senshi5★ · Defender
Sesa5★ · Sniper
Shalem5★ · Defender
Shalem5★ · Defender
Shamare5★ · Supporter
Sharp5★ · Guard
Sharp6★ · Guard
Shaw4★ · Specialist
Shining6★ · Medic
Shirayuki4★ · Sniper
Shu6★ · Defender
Sideroca5★ · Guard
Siege6★ · Vanguard
Silence5★ · Medic
Silence the Paradigmatic6★ · Supporter
SilverAsh6★ · Guard
SilverAsh the Reignfrost6★ · Vanguard
Skadi6★ · Guard
Skadi the Corrupting Heart6★ · Supporter
Skybox5★ · Sniper
Skyfire5★ · Caster
Snegurochka4★ · Vanguard
Snow Hunter5★ · Sniper
Snowsant5★ · Specialist
Sora5★ · Supporter
Specter5★ · Guard
Specter the Unchained6★ · Specialist
Spot3★ · Defender
Spuria5★ · Specialist
Stainless6★ · Supporter
Steward3★ · Caster
Stormeye5★ · Sniper
Stormeye6★ · Sniper
Surfer5★ · Vanguard
Surtr6★ · Guard
Sussurro4★ · Medic
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Swire5★ · Guard
Swire the Elegant Wit6★ · Specialist
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Taraxacum5★ · Medic
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Terra Research Commission1★ · Sniper
Texas5★ · Vanguard
Texas the Omertosa6★ · Specialist
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THRM-EX1★ · Specialist
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Titi6★ · Medic
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Tomimi5★ · Caster
Totter4★ · Sniper
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Touch6★ · Medic
Tragodia6★ · Supporter
Tsukinogi5★ · Supporter
Tulip5★ · Vanguard
Tulip6★ · Vanguard
Tuye5★ · Medic
Typhon6★ · Sniper
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Uika Misumi5★ · Supporter
Ukusik5★ · Medic
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Umiri Yahata5★ · Specialist
Underflow5★ · Defender
Utage4★ · Guard
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Vanilla3★ · Vanguard
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Verdant4★ · Specialist
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Viy6★ · Caster
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Wang6★ · Specialist
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Wiš'adel6★ · Sniper
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Xingzhu5★ · Supporter
Yato2★ · Vanguard
Yu6★ · Defender
Zima5★ · Vanguard
Zima the Raging Tide6★ · Guard
Zuo Le6★ · Guard
'Justice Knight'1★ · Sniper
12F2★ · Caster
Aak6★ · Specialist
Absinthe5★ · Caster
Aciddrop4★ · Sniper
Adnachiel3★ · Sniper
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Akkord4★ · Caster
Alanna5★ · Supporter
Alliance/Supportive Operator4★ · Supporter
Almond5★ · Specialist
Ambriel4★ · Sniper
Amiya5★ · Caster
Andreana5★ · Sniper
Angelina6★ · Supporter
Ansel3★ · Medic
Aosta5★ · Sniper
April5★ · Sniper
Archetto6★ · Sniper
Arene4★ · Guard
Aroma5★ · Caster
Asbestos5★ · Defender
Ascalon6★ · Specialist
Ash6★ · Sniper
Ashlock5★ · Defender
Astesia5★ · Guard
Astgenne5★ · Caster
Astgenne the Lightchaser6★ · Supporter
Aurora5★ · Defender
Ayerscarpe5★ · Guard
Bagpipe6★ · Vanguard
Bassline5★ · Defender
Beagle3★ · Defender
Beanstalk4★ · Vanguard
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Beeswax5★ · Caster
Bellone6★ · Guard
Bena5★ · Specialist
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Bison5★ · Defender
Blacknight5★ · Vanguard
Blaze6★ · Guard
Blaze the Igniting Spark6★ · Caster
Blemishine6★ · Defender
Blitz5★ · Defender
Blue Poison5★ · Sniper
Bobbing5★ · Supporter
Botani5★ · Supporter
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Broca5★ · Guard
Bryophyta5★ · Guard
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Cairn5★ · Defender
Cantabile5★ · Vanguard
Caper4★ · Sniper
Cardigan3★ · Defender
Carnelian6★ · Caster
Castle-31★ · Guard
Catapult3★ · Sniper
Catherine5★ · Supporter
Cement5★ · Defender
Ceobe6★ · Caster
Ceylon5★ · Medic
Ch'en6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Dawnstreak6★ · Guard
Ch'en the Holungday6★ · Sniper
Chestnut4★ · Medic
Chiave5★ · Vanguard
Chilchuck5★ · Vanguard
Chongyue6★ · Guard
Civilight Eterna6★ · Supporter
Click4★ · Caster
Cliffheart5★ · Specialist
Closure6★ · Vanguard
Coldshot5★ · Sniper
CONFESS-471★ · Vanguard
Contrail4★ · Specialist
Conviction4★ · Guard
Corroserum5★ · Caster
Courier4★ · Vanguard
Crackborne5★ · Defender
Croissant5★ · Defender
Crownslayer6★ · Specialist
Cuora4★ · Defender
Cutter4★ · Guard
Czerny5★ · Defender
Dagda5★ · Guard
Deepcolor4★ · Supporter
Degenbrecher6★ · Guard
Delphine5★ · Caster
Diamante5★ · Caster
Dobermann4★ · Guard
Doc5★ · Guard
Dorothy6★ · Specialist
Dur-nar4★ · Defender
Durin2★ · Caster
Dusk6★ · Caster
Earthspirit4★ · Supporter
Ebenholz6★ · Caster
Ela6★ · Specialist
Elysium5★ · VanguardBrilliant. It'll be quick for me to adapt to this combat style.
A promotion... Is this going to impact my specific working hours?
Maybe it's immature of me to approach things this way, but every step I've taken up to today is of my own choosing, and I'm satisfied with that. Doctor, thank you so much for watching over me all this time.
A new mission? Understood.
If we run into any contingency situations, I will independently judge how to proceed.
The sooner we're out, the sooner we're on break.
Do we have to compensate for damages incurred in combat?
By your order.
Enforcing.
This battle is by no means out of animosity.
We all simply have differing viewpoints, no more.
This is as far as you go.
A struggle with an ideal to support it is far from meaningless.
I will hear you all out afterwards.
Be careful not to fall from here, everyone.
They have what they uphold, and we have ours. Thank you for the willingness to realize, Doctor.
Mission complete. Good work, Doctor. Let's take a good break once we're back.
The ones who ran—did they give up? Or, maybe...
No need to be so dejected. We can still try again.
So these are the renowned Rhodes Island dormitories? Very... well, frugal.
Careful! You could've spilled the coffee.
I wear eyemasks while I'm on break, so I can only tell you all apart by your footsteps. Was that just now... the Doctor?
Arknights.
This is my first time welcoming in the New Year somewhere beyond Laterano. There's still plenty of places I'm not used to, but I've tried so many things I never tried before, and that... feels pretty good. Happy New Year, Doctor.
Want some coffee, Doctor?
Doctor, happy birthday. It seems you've already gotten plenty of cakes today. So, here's my present—a mug of premium coffee. It is totally devoid of sugar, but if you taste carefully, you can pick out a fruity, caramel sweetness... Doctor, is something wrong? Doctor?
There are so many fellow Sankta aboard Rhodes Island. The sympathy might be missing, but I can see the joy and blessing on their faces as plain as day. Is it because they've all found a goal worth devoting themselves to here? If so, Doctor, I'll appreciate any future guidance you have for me.
When Enforcer arrived at Rhodes Island to handle the necessary onboarding procedures, he had with him a young Sankta girl named Cecelia. What a mature and adorable child. Even though she won't be here for long, she has already become good friends with almost all the other children here, and they all look forward to seeing her again. This came as a surprise to us. From what we knew, Cecelia grew up in a very unique environment. Isolated at home for a long time because of her identity, she never had any contact with her peers, and was not given a chance to get along with them or develop bonds. However, Cecelia did not exhibit any social impairments, personality flaws, or psychological problems usually present in children growing up under similar circumstances. Her deceased guardian must've painstakingly nurtured her emotional growth. Undoubtedly, she has been given more than enough love and companionship. According to Operator Enforcer's explanations, Cecelia's health is not in stable condition, and, following Dr. Kal'tsit's judgment, Rhodes Island will provide her with as much medical assistance as possible. Unfortunately though, there really is not much we can do for this lovely young lady. Dr. Kal'tsit can only provide a few bits of basic medical advice on diet and rest. Given that Cecelia will travel to areas near Kazdel, it will be difficult for Medical to conduct follow-up health monitoring. However, Cecelia assures us that she can take care of herself, and we have little choice but to trust in this precocious girl. After all, Enforcer will be accompanying her along the way. An executor should have the skills to handle whatever challenges may arise on the way. It's worth noting that in the period before leaving for Kazdel, Enforcer often spoke with the operators in charge of educating the minors at Rhodes Island, consulting them in great detail on all the recommended textbooks and supplementary materials from primary education through secondary education, and downloading everything onto his terminal.
[Classified Log] Cecelia's condition is very unique. Unexpectedly, Operator Enforcer seems to have a deeper understanding of this than we do, perhaps due to what they experienced during Laterano's Summit of Nations. That's right. The girl named Cecelia has a mix of Sankta and Sarkaz blood. Despite the deep hatred between these two races, there are always those who can overcome the barriers built over thousands of years. To be honest, this girl is not alone. Emotions have a lot more power than one would expect. The truly remarkable thing is that even as a mixed-blood, Cecelia's halo still shines bright above her head, though somewhat unstably. Children between Sankta and foreigners can never be Sankta, and this should have been ironclad law. Their haloes and wings of light are proof of their acceptance by the law, which shuns all else. What, then, does Cecelia's existence mean? We have too little information to work with. Neither Cecelia nor Ezell seemed insistent on asking this question, which is likely the wisest course of action. For us, what truly matters isn't the meaning given to one's existence, but what meaning that existence can go on to create. The journey ahead of them is destined to be rough, and there will be no shortage of trials and tribulations. They may well tread a thorny path, and even come home empty-handed. But their journey will never be in vain, and we wish all the luck in the world to these two youths.