Let's Play Umineko Chiru, Episode 5 Scene 19: The Intermission

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Cornelia

A member of Eiserne Jungfrau, the 7th District Rependance Enforcement Agency of the Great Court of Heaven. An Assistant Inquisitor and a third-class minister. She has obtained high grades in academic exercises, but this is her first time on the job. She possesses a strong sense of justice, and is currently cramming for exams to become an Inquisitor of Heresy like Dlanor. Her current goal is to become more like the veteran assistant, Gertrude.

She normally has a zealous personality. However, she imitates Gertrude and tries to be emotionless. She is too innocent and pure for one connected to heresy hearings, and she doesn't yet know of dirty jobs and the dark side of this profession.

Getrude intentionally selected her for this mission, which stinks of a plot within the Senate. She did this to make Cornelia check and see whether she really was suitable for this sort of job.

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October 5th, 1986, 11:00 AM
13 hours remain



BGM: Voiceless



At Beato's side, Virgilia knits quietly.

The game is suspended briefly, following the first twilight.





...That was a spectacular garden MAZE. A very nice way to enjoy the ROSES.
Why... are you here?
It's been some time, Mrs. Beatrice... No wait, now it's Mrs. Virgilia, is it NOT?
Long time no see, Dlanor. Come over here. We aren't ones to leave a guest out in the rain.



She's one of my old friends from heaven. This really takes me back.
That it DOES. Mrs. Virgilia possesses a deep knowledge in Heavenly STUDIES. I have often argued with her over INTERPRETATIONS.
Ho ho ho... My many intellectual adventures with you were quite enjoyable. I'd like to do it again some time.
Yes. Let's do it again SOMETIME. I'd love to fight with you AGAIN.



Is there any type of black tea you would prefer?
ANYTHING. Any tea you make is SUPERB.
Then how about some Darjeeling? Battler, Beato, would you like some more?



Beato still doesn't say anything. However, if a cup is placed in front of her, she occasionally takes a sip from it on her own.



She's no longer participating in the game. Lambdadelta is the one controlling the Beato that's on the game board.
I KNOW. However, she is the original master of this WORLD. And you are the proper guest, invited by that MASTER. That is why I have come to pay my RESPECTS.



Is that why you went out of your way to greet Battler and Beato here? I see your conscientious as always.
That is my way of doing THINGS. Greetings, Mister Battler. I am Dlanor A. Knox. We play opposing roles, but it is a pleasure to meet YOU.
...Sure. I'm Ushiromiya Battler. Pleased to meet you.
Greetings, Miss Beatrice. I am Dlanor A. Knox.
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...Beato. She's saying hi.
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...She says 'welcome'.
Thank you very MUCH, Miss Beatrice.



...There is a tea set hiding in the shadows, and Mrs. Virgilia is making us tea with it in SECRET. We interpret and/or judge that it was 'made with MAGIC', and it is written as such in the TALE. That interpretation is allowed by Knox's 9th.
Oh, my. I do believe the interpretation of the 9th is such a delicate problem that it's viewed as a taboo, even in the Great Court... Even though it's just a personal opinion, if it became known that the Head Inquisitor of Heresy said such a thing, you might be sacked.
No matter how I might interpret it, there is nothing false about the way your tea TASTES. Therefore, I do not worry about how it was prepared.



I see. The important thing is that you're being welcomed with some tea, so it's just common courtesy to avoid complaining about how it was made.
You don't invite guests into the kitchen, and when you set the table, you should adorn it beautifully in the spirit of hospitality. Here you go. It's hot.



The word 'lie' makes it sound bad. The word 'embellishment' is probably more fitting.
When giving a child candy, you can take a crumpled up one out of your pocket, or use a wonderful bit of sleight of hand to take the candy OUT. The impression you give with each method varies GREATLY.
That's because it's cooler to take it out with a little magic trick.
WRONG. It is significant because it embellishes the result - giving them the candy - by making it even more beautiful and FUN.
Think of when you give Maria a candy. There's a huge difference between taking it out of your pocket to give to her and slipping it into her pocket and saying a fairy gave it to her for being such a good girl.
In my opinion, it would be boorish to then question everyone about their alibis and pinpoint who it was that slipped it into her POCKET. The important thing is the result: That the girl received the candy and REJOICED. And it is significant that it was embellished in a way that made her REJOICE.
That's surprising. When you showed up, I got the feeling you'd deny anything that went by the name of magic.
That is how I act in my capacity as an Inquisitor of Heresy. It is my JOB. However, when I am away from my job, I don't enjoy being quite so cold-HEARTED.
So, this is what they call leaving your personal feelings aside when on duty? You do it well.
As an Inquisitor of Heresy, hunting witches is my JOB. However, I personally find witches pitiable. Despite this, I carry out judgement mercilessly as an INQUISITOR. In the end, that doesn't change the fact that I sentence witches to DEATH. My pity is nothing more than a useless EMBELLISHMENT. Whether I have it or not, nothing CHANGES. So, it would be better if I DIDN'T...
That's not true. Even if the ends are the same, there's a big difference depending on your heart. Your mother's cookies must have been more delicious than those made by a good pastry shop. That's because you know that they were made with heart.
That's right. Even if the result appears to be the same, there's a huge difference whether or not it had a little thing called sincerity.



That's not true. After hearing all that, I've changed the way I look at you. So, I'm certain your heart isn't something meaningless.



...As for that last fight, thank you very MUCH. I am grateful for the mercy you showed me at the very END.
That 'me' wasn't me. Lambdadelta was controlling him.



Just what kind of whim are they working with? Trying to make it look all cool... They made me look like some kind of knight coming to save Beato.
Lady Lambdadelta wants both witches and humans to be in balance, resulting in a draw. With Erika's appearance, the scales tipped strongly in the favor of the human side, so she manipulated the tale in a way that supports Beato.
I am aware of that. However, pieces cannot do things that are impossible for THEM. and they specialize in actions appropriate to their original PERSONALITY. Therefore, that certainly was something that you... that Battler was capable OF. That is why I am grateful to YOU.
It feels a bit weird to be praised when I didn't actually do anything. After the game continues a bit more, I'll probably regain control of my piece. Not sure I'll be able to go easy on you then.
It's the same with ME. The next time we cross swords, I won't hold BACK.
Bring it on. I'll be your opponent. Come at me with all you've got.
I PROMISE. With everything I've GOT.



There is one thing I must apologize FOR.
What is it? If it's about that fight a short while ago, it's already over. We both fought with everything we had. The outcome was just luck of the draw.
No, it wasn't just luck of the DRAW. I couldn't just let it be, so I came here to APOLOGIZE.
What are you talking about...?



...YES. Mister Battler.
That 'Mister' really hurts. Just Battler is fine.
Battler. I APOLOGIZE. We did not give it everything we HAD.



You're right. If you just say that, the whole fight is already over. Why didn't you use that red? Don't tell me it was because of a stalemate or something like that.
Knox's 2nd. It is forbidden for supernatural agencies to be employed as a detective TECHNIQUE. We cannot use that red truth DIRECTLY. However, I gave Cornelia, who was protecting the window, the red truth that the window was never opened after it started RAINING.
Boom. That's checkmate. Why didn't that girl use the trump card?



I don't UNDERSTAND. All of a sudden, in that instant, use of that trump card became FORBIDDEN. Once we lost that, your victory was GUARANTEED.
The Game Master, Lady Lambdadelta, probably interfered.
That bastard... So in the end, that whole fight was a farce in the palm of Lambdadelta's hand. She made 'us' play out that entire act according to her script.
I do not like IT. However, since you told me to fight with everything I had, I had no choice but to let you KNOW. Please forgive ME.
Still, even though you'd lost your trump card, you kept on fighting all-out with your remaining cards. I don't believe anyone could find fault with what you did.
That's right. On the contrary, you should be mad at Lambdadelta for butting in.
Kinzo doesn't exist should already be an established FACT. Lady Lambdadelta and Lady Bernkastel should know this WELL. And yet, they are both leaving room for Kinzo to exist as they continue in this GAME. It's almost as though the two are conspiring to prevent Kinzo's existence from being DENIED.
In other words, they intentionally let grandfather escape?
YES. They must be after SOMETHING.
...That is a bit odd. Lady Lambdadelta should always be in opposition unless the witch side is in a superior position. It's hard to imagine that those two are conspiring together at a time like this...
I can't help but thing that they have some sort of wicked GOAL. I came here because I wanted you to know THAT.
So... you came all the way here to tell us something like that?
YES. Which means that my business here is FINISHED. I think I will leave NOW. The game will probably resume SHORTLY. I must aid Erika during the rest of this GAME.



I understand. If I went easy on you, I'd have my own head smashed in.
On the game board, I am nothing more than Lady Bernkastel's piece and Furudo Erika's SUBORDINATE. In the future, we will probably stand across from each other as opponents many TIMES. However, my heart is always NEUTRAL... No, please forget THAT. That has nothing to do with the relationship between the two of us.
It does. There's no doubt that you're a fearsome opponent, but you don't piss me off any more. That Erika totally pisses me off, though.
GOOD. Furudo Erika also pisses me OFF.
Hahahahaha.



Furudo Erika is a very evil CREATURE. She's lost face from her recent defeat, and is burning with a desire for REVENGE. Even I don't know what she is PLANNING. However, it can't be anything GOOD. Please take CARE.
Just knowing she's Bernkastel's piece means I can't let my guard down.



...Lady Bernkastel may be the one who called you here. However, the one who let you into this world is Beato. If this child didn't wish it, you would never have been able to make it through the garden maze and arrive here. Right, Beato?
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...Miss Beatrice. What is it that you want from ME? I do hope that I can help you in some way, though I may be a subordinate of EVIL...





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So... Beato called her here so I could meet with her...





I am here, you are here. Beato is here. Dlanor was invited here. All of these things happened because this child wanted them to. Even the bit of time you and Dlanor spent together drinking tea.
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...Beato. What was I... supposed to learn from her...? Does it have something to do with finding your heart and letting you sleep peacefully...?






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