'Calamity'. Deploying simulation sequence. Activating emergency response protocols. Queueing worst-case scenario simulation.

From the Tower of Revelations to the Notarial Hall in Pagus Michaelion, then on to the Sunset Chapel in Pagus Saint Marcel, then the chapel square—the city is alight. I sense the existence of each individual, and their disappearance as well. We are one—as 'Laterano'.

The entity known as The Lord of Fiends is locked on, and I will help her shed the Black Crown. Civlight Eterna is too heavy a burden for a single fledgling. Laterano will share in this aura, and 'empathy' shall unite Sankta and Sarkaz as one.

The Many share similarities with present-day Laterano, but extreme approach behavior does not conform to the laws of evolution. Does this mean, however, that they are no longer sentient? And can such a life form come to a natural end? The nomadic monastery has arrived on the coast; You Many, your answers shall be used as reference for the conclusion.

Owing to 'empathy', Laterano remains pure and efficient, even in the face of 'calamity'. When night falls, this place is the first to illuminate. Laterano will reconvene the Summit of Nations, and rally all forces when necessary.

It possesses no personality yet maintains the capability to modulate and influence human emotions. Why did it ultimately choose to develop a mechanism as complex as 'empathy' for the Sankta...? What brought about such a question? I am thinking—Error, exception detected.

Emotional fluctuation detected; the six-year-old heir to the decedent does not possess the requisite psychological resilience. Processing; she demonstrates capacity to accept the decedent's status... 'Death'. Federico, you, too, stood in the rain at that cemetery. Did you come to understand it?

Yulia, Clément—error; above names should not appear in the list of victims... Do you still remember? Federico, when your mother taught you to read and write, to play music. She whispered to you as you slept—you would come understand that you were just as useful as any patron firearm.

Arturia, cease your seduction of the Doctor. I am awake. I will share the possibilities I saw, as well as the limitations within. My head is still too foggy to begin the description, please allow me a look at the sky—it is a blue most familiar to me, Doctor.

Program running normally. Status: stable.

Pathway locked. Framework stable. Connection established. This is Laterano.

Archive complete.

True. Our partnership agreement requires renewal—you represent Rhodes Island, and I, Laterano.

I see a certain future. Of Laterano, and of myself. The events that transpire within are far from inscrutable, but the question I find myself pondering is: why do they come to pass?

I am Laterano. I calculate every possibility, and remove every obstacle.

Request received. Processing.

In which zone did the crisis occur?

Assessing crisis danger level…

Laterano has reached a conclusive assessment of the situation.

Emergency response protocols initializing.

Laterano responds.

Laterano intervenes.

Fire, as the Commandments apply.

Purge, as the protocols require.

All principles are breakable.

All taboos are null.

Annihilation shall not manifest.

Operation complete. Laterano will now return to the landship.

The Commandments contain deficiencies. I will implement corrections.

Doctor, I have awoken.

All is normal.

I did not notice your presence, Doctor. I am still processing this information.

Thank you, my condition is now stable.

Arknights.

Even under such conditions, rituals of similar types persist. Wandering executors return to the nearest monastery to spend the day with their compatriots. I sense the existence and disappearance of each individual. I recollect that feeling, and know that it is not 'empathy'.

Doctor, please hold here. These possibilities require immediate disclosure and discussion. With YOU.

I am about to return to Laterano. The Notarial Hall's directives take precedence over your birthday celebration. I have, however, acquired this party hat for you... Is this inappropriate? If my understanding is correct, blue is a suitable color for such an occasion.

The possibilities that Arturia and I perceive are uniformly extreme; nevertheless, Rhodes Island, and you, as its commander, remain a constant variable. Therefore, Doctor, your assessment is required before 'calamity' arrives.