Retreat to Advance

==Dialogue==
The Random Play video store in New Eridu's Janus Quarter on Sixth Street.
:???: I have to say, I'm touched.
:???: Proxies and Hollow Raiders are wolves stealing profit from the Hollows behind the Investigative Association's back. All constantly ruining each other in the name of greed.
:???: But to protect your secret identity, they actually gave up the chance to escape, hahaha.
:???: Unfortunately, the ones being rescued don't seem to plan on returning the favor.
: Enough, I get it.
::: Enough, hacker, I get it now.
::: I'll give you the code.
: Fine, I'll tell you the code.
::: Okay, you've got me.
::: I'll tell you the code.
: Huh? Wait, what are you...
: But unfortunately, the code was deleted.
::: 
::: It's an electronic code, and it was saved to the database you just deleted.
: I need system access to give you the code.
::
:???: What?! Are you joking?
:: Ahem... Don't panic. The password was recovered using Inter-Knot's computing power, and there's a backup on the network.
:: We can get the password if you give us back system control...
:???: No way! Proxies, Hollow Raiders, none of you can be trusted. Including Phaethon. I know you've been secretly trying to take back control.
:???: Huh? Wait, there's "a back up on Inter-Knot"?
:???: Hand over your Inter-Knot account. I'll retrieve the strongbox password myself.
:: ...
:???: Hey, answer me!
:???: Ah, I almost forgot. Inter-Knot is the foundation of a Proxy's business. Losing the account is losing any proof Phaethon ever existed.
:???: But to save those in the Hollow, you'll have to think quickly. They'll become monsters if they stay there too long.
:: 
:: You ruined our system, so who'll save them?
:???: I promise I'll save them. How's that? You have no choice but to trust me.
:: Okay, I'll give you our Proxy account.
:: But if you go back on your word, I'll make you pay!
[Confidential data transfer complete]
:???: Even the source authentication code page was transferred. Good, looks like you've given up completely.
: We'd like to ask a question.
:???: Since you're cooperating, I'm in a good mood. Ask me.
:: —What's in the strongbox that's so important?
:???: It's something someone like you will never get your hands on, but I guess I can reveal a little.
:???: As you know, the Hollows are changing all the time. The Carrots used to get out function by calculating a huge amount of Hollow data.
:???: However, Hollow observation equipment accumulates errors. So to ensure data remains valid, it must be re-calibrated using the Hollow master data every few days — the single copy of "" that's in the hands of the city's rulers.
:???: Inside the strongbox is something comparable to that Rosetta Data. With it, you can enter and exit the Hollows freely.
: I see. Valuable indeed.
::: I see, so it really is valuable.
::???: For Proxies and Hollow Raiders, it must be a dream find. But it has nothing to do with you.
: Seems to be some sensitive info to the authorities...
::: If it really is like another version of Rosetta Data, it must be pretty important to those officials.
::???: If not dealt with, it could shake the very foundations of New Eridu. But it has nothing to do with you.
:???: Okay, enough talk. Tell me where the code is.
:: Have you activated your Proxy certification yet?
:???: Yes.
:: With that said, we have one final question. For real this time.
:???: Whoa now, don't misunderstand. We aren't "friends," so don't push your luck.
:: My question is, since you're such a master hacker, why not just steal the password from our system?
:: the password is backed up on Inter-Knot, why not just hack the network and steal it?
:???: What? I'm warning you, don't make me forget my promise.
:: Now that I think about it, other than taking control of my system, you haven't implemented anything else a hacker would.
:: Instead, you just blackmailed us with Nicole and the others' safety like some kind of "kidnapper."
: (Keep mocking the hacker.)
::: Well, it looks like that's the best you've got. You're just not as good as you claim to be.
: (Try to intimidate the hacker.)
::: A word of warning. You've already made a big mistake — the life and death kind.
:???: Shut up! Just tell me where the backup is.
:: Don't worry, mystery hacker. We're helping you.
:: Listen carefully, can you hear sirens nearby?
:???: W—What did you do?
:: We're just fulfilling our duty as model citizens of New Eridu.
:: As the election approaches, the city administration is calling for citizens to actively report dangerous individuals such as Proxies and Hollow Raiders. They even opened a hotline!
:???: Answer my question! What did you do?
:: To be precise, I just called Public Security and gave them information about a certain Inter-Knot account.
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