human
Subaru:  It was miraculous that Subaru had survived the flood and was simply plucked out of one of the canals.
gpt
Liliana:  “The one silver lining is that the gate that was opened was quickly closed again, which is way better than just leaving it open. And almost all the residents managed to escape to the shelters, too…”
human
Liliana:  “…But not all of them.”
gpt
Liliana:  “…Most likely, yes. It’s sad and unfortunate and heartrending to say, though.” She says, nodding in response to Subaru’s regretful murmur. Thanks to her, he had a general grasp of what had happened to the city while he was unconscious.
human
Subaru:  A massive flood from the gate being opened, which would have required access to the control towers that controlled the gates. The only ones who could have done it were the members of the Witch Cult, who were currently occupying the towers. Meaning the flood had been their doing, and—
gpt
Priscilla:  “It was revenge for attacking city hall, then. Makes sense.”
human
Subaru:  “Ngh.” Subaru grimaced.
gpt
Priscilla:  “What, do you mean to tell me you didn’t expect your actions to have consequences? If you act, so will your enemy. Making an example early on is just standard practice.”
human
Priscilla:  “If anything, this feels almost half-hearted.” She continues, fanning herself gently as she tried to deduce the Witch Cult’s aims. “I would have expected something even more despicable if they are as disgraceful a rabble as the rumors say. I suppose I should assume they value the items they demanded on the broadcast as too important to allow themselves to get too carried away.”
gpt
Subaru:  Hearing her cold, calculating deductions, Subaru was chagrined to realize that his actions were likely what had brought about the current situation. Ever since coming to the city of water, he had suffered a string of complete and absolute failures: He had been killed by Sirius three times; Emilia had been kidnapped by Regulus; Beatrice was in a coma after saving him; he had gone to city hall in order to face Capella with his friends, only to end up being toyed with by her; and to top it all off, the town had been almost totally flooded by the cultists in retribution. He was on the verge of exploding in anger at how pathetic he was. Subaru covers his face with his hand and stares up at the sky.
human
Liliana:  “Um, um… Please don’t brood, Sir Natsuki. The situation is definitely awful, though—almost ‘What’s next, tying my arms and legs and throwing me in a lake? !’ levels of terrible!” Liliana was waving her hands and legs as she held her lyulyre against her scrawny body, and her twin tails flapped around on either side of her face. That she still did not give in to despair, even in this dire situation, was splendid, truly worthy of praise. And—
gpt
Subaru:  “Aaaargh! Damn it! You think I’ll let it end like this after losing this much? !”
human
Liliana:  “Wah?