CARROLL

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*This page is about the quest. For the character that this quest is named after, see Carroll.*

*"After the TRAVEL" redirects here.*

## CARROLL

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## **Main Background**

Carroll's Space

> *"Liddell decided to stay with her mother, Turing, after completing all operations in the past. With firm determination, Einstein and the Adapter left Liddell behind to return to the future. The goal is to go back to the moment when she confronted Carroll. It's time to detonate the bomb and stop Carroll's madness. From the future to the past and from the past to the future, entrusted with hope, they are now going to the Rosen-Bridge to prevent the collapse of the world..."*
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> -Official ALICE/LAST TRAVEL the FINAL Quest Info
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**CARROLL** is a Spectre quest released as the fifteenth and final main quest in the ALICE/LAST TRAVEL story arc for the Japanese version of Crash Fever (in the Japanese version, the quest was labelled as Insane difficulty instead).

Part 5 of ALICE/LAST TRAVEL also had a story quest associated with it, **ENDPOINT**; everything up to the first battle quest will be covered on GAME IS OVER, everything after that until the second battle quest will be covered on GAME IS ON, and everything else will be covered on this page. In addition, there was an epilogue to ALICE/LAST TRAVEL, **After the TRAVEL**, that will also be covered on this page.

After the events of GAME IS ON, Einstein, da Vinci, and the adapter continue the final battle against Carroll. Da Vinci encourages the adapter that they can't give up now. Exhausted, Einstein asks Carroll a question - what would he do if his daughter told him to not live for revenge? Carroll laughs maniacally, and says that Liddell would never say anything like that. He remarks that the girl lost the ability to say anything long ago. Einstein sighs, and laments that Carroll is too far gone to be reached.

Carroll keeps calling out Liddell's name, and says that he will make her powerful, and a ruler. Da Vinci tells Einstein to look at Carroll's body, and they see an avatar leaking out of Carroll's Alice avatar. Einstein states that that should be impossible, and da Vinci asks what the avatar is. Einstein mentions that she only met Carroll outside of ALICE once before, when the ALICE project had begun. She identifies this avatar's appearance as being that of Carroll's real body. Da Vinci, stunned, expresses her disbelief that Carroll's outside appearance has somehow entered ALICE. Einstein just remarks that there is no "outside" or "inside" for Carroll anymore, and that this reflection of his sorrowful insanity is all that is left of Carroll.

Carroll continues to laugh, and says that he is dying here. He asks Liddell to come there, so that he can give her the present of hatred. Einstein admits that she is still hesitant to erase Carroll. She tells him that, when Liddell thinks of him, she cries. Einstein asks Carroll if he knows that, but he gives no response. Einstein then smiles at Carroll while tears go down her face, and she tells da Vinci and the adapter to get up, as it is time to say goodbye.

Carroll battles them with the last of his strength, muttering almost incoherent phrases about Liddell and his goal. He says if they can't kill him, ALICE will be initialized; if they do kill him, Liddell will become a true Queen that will overrun the world. He taunts them to kill him for Liddell. They manage to keep wearing him down, until he can fight no longer.

Einstein notes that he's finally out of strength, and mentions that if his soul is assimilated into ALICE then he will no longer live outside of ALICE, either. Carroll congratulates the adapter for managing to kill him, and calls upon Liddell to remember the faces of those who killed her father. Carroll's body begins to disappear, and da Vinci says farewell to Carroll, referring to him as "ALICE's Father". In his last moments, Carroll voices out a memory of his deceased daughter. He asks Liddell if she still wants to play Alice in Wonderland, and says that he will be Alice while she is the Queen of Hearts. He asks Liddell if she is having fun, and tells her to never forget that he loves her the most in the world. He says her name one last time, and disappears. Einstein says one final goodbye to Carroll.

Suddenly, an otherworldly scream is heard throughout Carroll's Space. Da Vinci asks what it is, and Einstein says that it must be the Queen of Hearts crying at the death of Carroll. Da Vinci asks if this means that the Queen is feeling hatred as Carroll had expected, and Einstein confirms. Da Vinci remarks that this is the end, before correcting herself to say that it is the beginning of the Era of the Queen.

Da Vinci then gets a communication from Schrödinger, and reports that they are done in Carroll's Space, and asks him for a report. Schrödinger explains that all of Carroll's Apostles have been dealt with, prompting da Vinci to ask how they identified their locations. Schrödinger mentions that Rosen was the one who told him, though he admits that he has no idea what Rosen was thinking. Einstein quietly thanks Rosen, while da Vinci tells Schrödinger to keep Newton and the others isolated. Schrödinger then adds that all of the Chimera AI have disappeared, and they heard some scream not too long afterwards. Da Vinci says that they can discuss it in detail once they get out of Carroll's Space. Schrödinger tells them to return safely.

Da Vinci remarks to Einstein that it seems like they have managed to avoid the worst outcome. Einstein then notices that Carroll's Space is beginning to collapse, and says that this is a very bad situation. Saying they have little choice, she tries to deploy the Rosen-Bridge, but it malfunctions again. The walls start to collapse and block the exit, while the Queen's screams become more and more frenzied. Einstein wonders if this is the Queen trying to get her revenge on them, and if this is truly the end, despite how far they've come. A voice suddenly shouts that it's not the end, and a crack appears in the rubble.

Two figures emerge from the crack, and pull the three of them outside. Turing says that the rescue was a success, and smiles at Einstein. They notice that a grown up Liddell is with Turing, who says that they must be Einstein, da Vinci, and Laue. Einstein asks her if she is really Liddell, and Liddell responds that she had always wanted to meet them, and that she had heard a lot about them from Turing. Einstein happily hugs Liddell, who is surprised and asks her to not hug so hard.

Einstein expresses her relief that Liddell managed to grow up safely, while Turing argues that it was all thanks to them. Einstein insists that it was because Liddell had done her best and had decided her own fate. She starts to cry and she continues to hug Liddell, and Liddell asks Turing if Einstein was always a crybaby like this. Turing points out that journeys can make people sentimental, and asks Liddell to remember that. Da Vinci asks Liddell if she really was that girl from long ago, and pats her on the head.

Da Vinci then admits to Einstein that, back when they had met again in the past, she was aware of her time travelling. She then corrects herself to say that it was more that she believed that the probability of Einstein having time travelled was extremely high. Einstein nods, and says that she is always surprised by da Vinci's deductive skills. Einstein then says that, even though da Vinci knew, she had still believed Einstein that she shouldn't hear about the future. Da Vinci says that she knew history could have been changed in unexpected ways, and asks Einstein what she thinks of "this" future, and if it was the one she had wanted to reach. Einstein says that, while she doesn't know if it was completely rewritten, there is no doubt that this is the last destination of her travel. She says that she won't be running away anymore, and that from now on, time is a one-way street. Da Vinci remarks that this is the Einstein that she knows.

Da Vinci then addresses the adapter, first referring to them as Laue before correcting herself, admitting that this whole matter is quite complicated. She says that she never realized that Laue was the adapter, and mentions that Laue had become a bit of an urban legend as the one who appeared in the middle of ACADEMIA's strife and then disappeared in a single day. Da Vinci states that everyone had referred to Laue as "the Illusory Academic" or "the Mirage". Einstein chuckles, and says that those are two pretty cool titles.

Einstein then asks all of them to never tell anyone about her time travel, from now until forever. She says that her device must be destroyed completely. Da Vinci agrees that that would be for the best, and says that she understands how dangerous it is. Turing asks Einstein what she plans to do now. Einstein explains that she has a lot that she needs to do, as she must closely investigate any potential problems caused by her travelling through time. She adds that there is someone that she must see, and says that it would be best for her to not act in the open so that she doesn't cause any unnecessary confusion. She apologizes to da Vinci, and asks if she can leave the rest to her. Da Vinci acknowledges this, and mentions that she was still a member of the Superior Seven until a few days ago; thus, she is responsible for helping rebuild after the chaos that Newton and the others had created. She says that those who were expelled from the Superior Seven will be dealt with.

Da Vinci mentions that she expects that there will be some bumps in the road on the path to rebuild. She then remembers that she needs to contact Mobius, and opens up a communication. Mobius apologizes, for not having found Einstein yet, and she admits that she has exhausted almost all of her leads. She then mentions that she remembers that, a long time ago, Einstein had invited Laue to ACADEMIA. Da Vinci then admits that Einstein is actually right there, with her. Einstein apologizes, and says that she was busy "travelling". Mobius, angry, asks if she knows how worried they all were about her, and asks what she was thinking. Da Vinci quickly says that she will talk this over with Mobius later, and closes the connection. Da Vinci then remarks that Mobius can be scary when she's angry. Einstein just says that she is ready to face her anger if need be.

Turing points out that Carroll's Space is about to completely collapse. As it does so, Liddell says one last goodbye to her father. The screaming from the Queen of Hearts continues further, and Liddell remarks that it sounds so painful. Da Vinci notes that the Queen of Hearts is now truly an enemy of humanity, and a new era has begun. Einstein agrees, saying that it is the era that humanity is overrun. As the screams continue, Liddell mentions that now humanity has a Queen on their side. Einstein starts to speak to Liddell, but Liddell mentions that that is not her name anymore, as Turing had given her a new name. She smiles, and asks to call her... "Alice".

An additional scene is then shown, back in the past when Einstein went to visit Rosen's laboratory during the events of THE ORIGINE. Einstein knocks on the door, and asks Rosen to let her in. A shocked Rosen answers the door, and welcomes her in while asking if it really is her. Einstein thanks him, and remarks that this room hasn't changed at all. Rosen asks her why she is here, and she apologizes for disappearing without telling him anything. Rosen says that he was always there waiting for her to return, all alone.

Einstein says that she will explain everything to Rosen, and picks up a memo from his desk. She reads the title, describing the "Rosen-Bridge Plan". Rosen admits that there has been no progress, and without Einstein's expertise, time travelling remains just a dream. Einstein states that it should remain that way, prompting Rosen to ask what she means. Einstein says that the reason she had left was because she had discovered the secrets of time travel, during the beta test of ALICE. Rosen asks if she means that she completed the research alone right before she disappeared. Einstein denies that she did, and says that it was "handed to her". Rosen asks if there were other research teams that gave her the technology, and Einstein remarks that that is both correct and incorrect.

Einstein explains that she had received the technology from herself, much to Rosen's shock. Einstein clarifies that an alternate timeline version of herself known as "Trebla" was who she received the device from, and mentions that in the device, both of their names were recorded. She states that this means that Rosen and herself had completed the research in another timeline, and then she had come back to meet herself during the time of the beta test. Rosen asks if this means that the technology leaked in from another timeline, and Einstein remarks that one could say that.

Einstein says that it seemed that Trebla had repeated the time travel experiments multiple times, and all of the logs remained in her device; it was a truly astronomical amount of data. Rosen asks if this means that she already knows about several parallel timelines, and Einstein confirms. She then says that, in order to protect those who needed protection, she recreated the device and disappeared alone. Rosen says that he wants to believe her, but how can he truly know that this is from the future? Einstein says that he will find his answer if he looks for her in the current era, where she currently is in cold sleep.

Rosen stutters for a moment, and then asks Einstein what is she doing there. He points out she came from the future, and asks what will happen if they interact like this. He says that there can't be any way that she doesn't know what she is doing. Einstein nods, and says she understands how dangerous it is. She explains that she got wrapped up in this due to another version of her, and she can't undo that. She has no idea where all of the time travelling began, and admits that even Trebla might have received the technology from yet another timeline, quite possibly an infinite cycle. Einstein says that, as such, she decided to rely on a person that she knew she could trust - Rosen.

Einstein then directly tells Rosen that she is here to change his future. Rosen asks if this means that she will tell him that he will die soon, and if so, he doesn't want to hear it. Einstein says that it is even worse than that. She explains that, in Trebla's timeline, they had probably completed the time travel technology together; in the timeline where she woke up from cold sleep, however, things were different. Rosen asks what happened to him in that timeline, and Einstein says that he was one of the ones bent on destroying the world.

Rosen tells Einstein to wait a moment, and asks if she is sure that it was really him, as he wouldn't do something like that. Einstein says it was definitely him. She explains that, in that timeline he was involved in an accident, which, according to her logs, will happen soon. Rosen asks her to tell him what happened. Einstein warns first that she doesn't know how much of this was fact and how much is her own speculation. She then explains that Rosen will continue working on the Rosen-Bridge project alone, until one day a wormhole will accidentally be created and swallow him. Rosen asks if this means that he will travel through time, and Einstein confirms that he did in that timeline. She says she doesn't know which timeline nor what Rosen had seen, but because of that incident, he had come to hate humanity. Rosen just sits there at a loss for words, and Einstein remarks that he must have travelled to the worst timeline and seen horrific things; he must have seen the depths of human malevolence and arrogance, a real trip through hell. She explains that, whatever the case, he came to think that humanity did not deserve to exist.

Einstein continues and says that Carroll had used Rosen's hatred to further his own goals. Rosen asks if she means the Carroll that started the ALICE project. Einstein confirms, and says that ALICE was created for the sole purpose of achieving Carroll's goal. She explains that, when "that time" comes, he will play a part in the destruction of the world as one of Carroll's Apostles. Einstein says that she blames herself, as she had failed to recreate history. She says that, as a result of her failure, it had led Rosen to a fate worse than death.

Rosen asks Einstein how she plans to change his future, and she starts by saying she will destroy the Rosen-Bridge project, though she admits that it won't put a quick end to everything. She admits that nobody knows how much this research has disrupted space-time, and says that, regardless, they must do all they can to stop it now. Rosen asks if she's going to throw away their life's work, and Einstein says that she will.

Rosen brings up how Einstein said she was currently in cold sleep, and asks her when she will wake up. Einstein says that it won't happen for a long time. Rosen asks if she understands that, after she disappeared, the Rosen-Bridge project was the only thing he had left that connected to her, and was his reason for living. Einstein sighs, and says that she is aware that she is making a terrible request of him. Rosen says that she really is quite a cruel person, but smiles a little. Einstein laughs, and says she hates herself too.

Rosen then agrees to destroy the Rosen-Bridge project, and Einstein thanks him for believing her, while adding that there was something else she wanted to tell him. Rosen then mentions that there is a new management organization concept that is being worked on in ACADEMIA. He says that it might not be a bad idea to retire from his research, and participate in it. Einstein shouts out Newton's name, and Rosen asks if she already knew about it. He mentions that the Superior Seven was Newton's idea, but Einstein tells him that he has to join the Superior Seven and stay close to Newton.

Rosen asks if this will change the future, and Einstein says that she doesn't believe that part of the future will change. Rosen looks at her confused, and she explains that Newton is likely already one of Carroll's Apostles, and completely indoctrinated by him. Einstein says that Newton will destroy the world in the future, and says she wants Rosen to help stop it. Rosen asks if she means that she wants him to get close to Newton to act as a spy. Einstein confirms, and says that while it will be painful she wants him to do it to save ALICE.

Rosen asks her what he needs to do specifically. She asks him to get close to Newton, and to get seated in the Superior Seven. She says that, after that, he just needs to follow Newton's lead. Einstein stresses to him that, no matter what happens and no matter how painful it is, she wants him to follow Newton. Rosen asks Einstein if she wants him to do bad things, and Einstein mentions that there will be no obvious wrongdoing until Carroll reappears. She clarifies that there will be a day when Carroll appears to all of the residents of ALICE, and the world will suddenly be headed towards destruction.

Einstein mentions that, on that day, Newton will make an important announcement to the world. She says that will be the sign for her to wake up. Einstein hands him some data and points out where she is currently in cold sleep at, and orders him to wake her up at that time and give her the data, and to not look at her sleeping face. Rosen says that he has seen the face that she makes when she sleeps more often than he can count, and says that she would often have her tongue hanging out of her month. He remarks that, while she is in cold sleep, she at least won't have to worry about drooling. Einstein calls him an idiot, and asks if he can do what she asked. Rosen responds that he will do everything to the letter, referring to Einstein as "Partner". Einstein thanks him, calling him "Partner" in return.

Rosen then states that he was invited by her as a second generation Academic, and that they had done research together for countless hours in this room. He remarks that those were the best days of his life. He says that, ever since she had disappeared, he had clung to that memory. Einstein hugs Rosen, and apologizes for leaving him alone. Rosen tells her that it is OK. He says that, somewhere, in some universe, they had finished the time travel technology together; as such, he is more than satisfied. He then hugs her back.

Einstein says that she has to go now, and Rosen says they should meet again when she wakes up. He then mentions that she left something there, and points to his glasses. He laughs, and asks if she wants them back. Einstein laughs, and jokes that he knows historical interference of that magnitude is unacceptable. She then leaves.

An additional raid quest, GOODBYE FATHER, was released for the event, that involved dealing with the dying fragments of Carroll.

In **After the TRAVEL**, 1 hour after Carroll had been defeated, Mobius arrives along with Hempel outside where Carroll's Space had been in order to meet with the adapter, and da Vinci. Mobius apologizes for taking so long, while Hempel mentions that they've had to deal with communications coming in from everywhere. Mobius hugs the adapter, and says that she is so glad that they are safe. Da Vinci reports that Carroll has disappeared, and Mobius apologizes for having them be burdened with such a difficult task. Hempel asks what Carroll's motives in the end were, and da Vinci explains that the Carroll Games were just a plot to lure the adapter to him so that he could have the adapter kill him, so that the Queen of Hearts would truly learn the emotion of hatred.

Hempel notes that this was why Newton was so insistent on the production of the Queen of Hearts originally. Mobius asks if the screams they heard earlier was from the Queen, and da Vinci confirms they were. Hempel states that this means that the Queen of Hearts has reached her state of transcendence - the Divine Heart that would allow her to surpass humanity. Da Vinci says that that would seem to be the case, though she says that at least the "Important Announcement" from the Superior Seven was averted. Mobius nods, saying that she heard about it from Schrödinger. She admits that she doesn't understand why Rosen did it, but she is thankful that he did nonetheless. Hempel says that, if word got out that Carroll's attempts to destroy the world were assisted by someone from within the Superior Seven, ALICE could be destroyed from the riots that ensued.

Mobius then notices someone else with them, as does Hempel. Einstein weakly greets them, and remarks "long time no see". Mobius angrily asks if that is really the first thing she says, and Hempel remarks that "long time no see" is quite an understatement. Mobius asks Einstein where she was, and why she didn't contact them, as they were very worried about her. Einstein apologizes, and just says that she was on a trip far, far away. After a few exasperated breaths, Mobius just says that she is happy that Einstein is still alive, and that they got to meet again as she begins to cry. Einstein apologizes once again, and says that it is thanks to Mobius that she is standing there with them, though Mobius is a bit confused by the statement.

Da Vinci interjects to say that they can catch up on things after things have settled down, as it would be more important to know what the current situation is. Hempel reports that he has acquired the accounts of Newton, Pythagoras, Kumagusu, and Rosen, noting that Rosen forfeited his account of his own accord. He then explains that they have been taken into custody outside of ALICE, and that a long investigation will be done that they will be subject to as well. Mobius mentions that they were able to restore the accounts that were forcibly logged out, with the help of ACADEMIA. Da Vinci inquires about the damage to their bodies from the forced separation, but Mobius explains that everyone was able to be logged back in with no deaths. Da Vinci expresses her relief.

Mobius then mentions that Cú Chulainn of Legendary Hacks has asked for a conference with ACADEMIA, on behalf of general users. Da Vinci says that it isn't too surprising to hear that, and says that Cú Chulainn must not want to leave ALICE's future solely in the hands of ACADEMIA. Mobius nods, saying that it would be best for the general users to help establish a new system of order within ALICE. Hempel admits that ACADEMIA has hidden too much from the general users, and they will need to be much more transparent from now on.

Da Vinci asks how the management AIs are doing, and Mobius responds that they are still working just fine, except for one who was severely damaged - Ares. She mentions that she has already contacted Hollerith and asked her to go to Fatal Paradox in order to help Ares possibly return to his original state. Da Vinci just remarks that Hollerith is the mother of the management AIs, and if there is anyone who can do it, it would be her.

A voice then speaks, asking if she can come out now. Mobius asks who the girl is, and Turing comes over and explains that it is her daughter. Hempel expresses his surprise that Turing was also there, and Mobius asks where she had been. Turing just says that she was helping her daughter - Alice - develop. Alice introduces herself to them, and Einstein assures Mobius and the others that Alice and Turing our on their side. Einstein explains that Turing had isolated herself from ACADEMIA for so long was so that she could raise Alice, in order to be their secret ace against the Queen of Hearts.

Turing apologizes for making them worried, and Mobius responds that "Alice" sounds like a wonderful name. Alice says that she had always wanted to meet Mobius, and Turing says that she is glad she got the chance. Da Vinci then asks Mobius and Turing to keep Alice's existence a secret, so that the Queen's forces don't find out about her. Hempel nods, and greets Alice. Alice then just says that Hempel doesn't seem as mean as she thought, and Turing just reminds her that it was an old story. Hempel laughs and admits that he used to be very irritable, due to all the exhaustion from the work he had to do. Mobius just says that she couldn't be happier to see friends that she thought she would never see again.

Hempel then asks what happened to Carroll's Primary Reboot Code. Alice explains that it has disappeared, and was erased by Carroll himself when he disappeared. Hempel notes that all that remains is the Secondary Reboot Code that was under the Superior Seven's control, and that he will need to collect it to remove it. Mobius says that they ought to disable and analyze the accounts of Carroll's Apostles immediately so they can do that. Da Vinci states that they have a lot of work ahead of them, but it is their responsibility for almost causing the destruction of the world.

Da Vinci asks Mobius and Hempel if they remember the words of their old friend Alberti. Mobius says she does, and Hempel admits that Alberti's concerns were well-founded. Da Vinci remarks that they must answer the warning that Alberti gave all that time ago, and see to it that peace is restored to ALICE, and before the transcended Queen tries to take over.

At some later point, Cú Chulainn congratulates the other members of Legendary Hacks for their work, and confirms that the adapter has defeated Carroll. Achilles, Himiko, Robin Hood, and Siegfried all express their relief. Robin Hood mentions that it was quite scary being forced logged out, and the shock made it so she couldn't even move in her room for an hour. She mentions the name of the one who did it to her - Newton - and says that she feels a bit traumatized by what happened. Cú Chulainn says that she is glad that Robin Hood is safe, and Robin Hood says that it was fun to work with everyone again now that Cú Chulainn has returned, which Himiko, Achilles, and Siegfried all agree about.

Urashima starts to pack up his things, but the others ask what he is doing. Urashima explains that his job is done, so it's probably best for him to get going. He says it was an honor to work with Legendary Hacks, though Siegfried stops him from going out. Cú Chulainn mentions that they were wanting to hold a party to thank everyone for their help. The door opens, with Holmes, Watson, and Kogoro Akechi coming inside. Holmes greets them, and thanks them for the invitation. Kogoro Akechi and Watson bring in some refreshments as well. Urashima asks if this is something he is supposed to be there for, and Cú Chulainn responds that he obviously is, referring to him as "Member" Urashima. At a loss for words, Urashima happily joins them.

Elsewhere, Anomalocaris announces to Megalodon, Archelon, and Leedsichthys that she was just contacted by Cú Chulainn that Carroll was defeated by the adapter. The others get excited, and wonders if this means their friends were freed from Carroll's control. A voice suddenly speaks, and says it is true - they're back. Smilodon, Megatherium, and Hallucigenia arrive, saying that they are finally free while also apologizing for all the troubles they caused. Archelon asks if they really have all of their memories, and Hallucigenia explains that they always did, just that they were unable to control themselves, with Megatherium clarifying that it was like they were trapped in their own minds while their bodies went on a rampage. Megalodon says the details aren't too important, all that matters is that they are back together.

Smilodon mentions that they were abducted while they were at school, and asks what the rest of them have been doing until now. Leedsichthys explains that Megalodon is training to become a fighter, Anomalocaris is becoming a top fashion designer, and Archelon has become an antique book expert. Archelon mentions that Leedsichthys has become a food fighter. Megalodon mentions that this is the first time they've all been together and are now freelance AIs, and Anomalocaris remarks that they can have so much fun together now. Leedsichthys suggests that they get some all-you-can-eat cake in order to celebrate, but Smilodon quickly rejects the idea. Megatherium looks at her confused, and then Smilodon says that she won't settle for anything less than BBQ.

Meanwhile, at Fatal Paradox, Zeus watches over the crippled Ares while Hollerith tries to help him. Zeus asks if it hurts, though Ares insists it isn't a big deal, despite how much pain he clearly is in. Zeus asks Hollerith if it will take much longer, though she responds to not rush her. Hollerith notes that the way he was mangled was a truly cruel thing, but assures that, as his creator, she will be able to do the job. After a short bit of time, she finishes her work, and tells Ares to try moving his limbs. Ares tries getting up, having regained the use of his limbs, and quite happy. Zeus expresses his relief as well. Ares and Zeus enthusiastically praise Hollerith for her help, and Hollerith just says that she is glad that the AIs work together and trust each other, and that Project Genesis was able to make something so well. Hollerith then says that she has to leave, and reminds Ares to work on his rehabilitation training.

Zeus commends Ares for helping to protect Thor and Susano'o earlier, and Ares just says it is what a commander does. Ares then notices that some people seem to be coming, and Zeus mentions that it seems like Thor and Susano'o. Ares tells him to let them in, and asks that he has a blanket put on him. Thor and Susano'o enter the room, and apologize that they weren't able to do anything to help. Zeus tells them to not worry, and that most importantly they are all safe.

Thor asks Zeus where Ares is, but before Zeus can answer, Ares fakes being in great pain, prompting Zeus to sigh. Thor apologizes that it was her fault that Ares was injured, while Ares continues to exaggerate his situation as if he were dying. Susano'o quickly catches on, while Thor tells Zeus that she hopes that Ares can still be saved. In between exasperated grunts of pain, Ares asks Thor if she finally recognizes him as her commander. She quickly says that he was a great commander, and pleads with him to not die. Ares remarks that that will do, and quickly gets up. Shocked, Thor asks what is going on, and asks if he was actually fine this whole time. Susano'o just asks if he is a child.

Ares tells them to repeat that "Ares, God of War is invincible", but Thor just gets mad at him for making her worry. Ares tells her to not be so angry, as deception and trickery are normal in battle. Thor just angrily says she is leaving, and points out that she had even brought flowers for him despite how pointless it clearly was now. She throws the bouquet at him, and angrily storms out while mentioning that she is at least glad that he is okay now. Susano'o says he will leave as well, though he admits that Ares did a pretty good job back when they were fighting Carroll. Ares tells him to say hi to Izanagi for him. Zeus tells Ares to not get too carried away, but Ares points out that he did this so they wouldn't feel any responsibility for what happened. Zeus just sighs and says that there are better ways to do so. Zeus then notices the flowers in the bouquet, and tells Ares to take care of them. Ares asks what they are, and Zeus explains that they are geraniums.

Several days later, the adapter meets with Einstein in some location. Einstein apologizes for making them come all this way, and she says that, just in case, she had told Mobius that she would be going away again for a bit. She admits that it took her longer than she expected to do what she was trying to do - find Carroll's room on the "outside". She mentions that she did manage to find it, eventually, though it had been abandoned already. She explains that his room was very small, though there were pictures of his daughter, Liddell, everywhere - and that they looked just like the other Liddell, the AI that is now Alice. Einstein says that she doesn't know if Carroll had accessed ALICE from that room, or if he disappeared all alone in a place that nobody knows about. She says that she prayed that Carroll might end up with his daughter again, and that praying is all that she can do in this situation.

Einstein then says that they have one last thing to do. She remarks that it is something that only the adapter and herself can do, and is truly their last responsibility in this. She sets up the Rosen-Bridge device one last time. She comments that this device has given her a lot of trouble, but thanks to it she was able to bring the adapter to the future they now reside in. She says it is time to destroy the device, this time once and for all. She places her hand on the device, and says goodbye to it, and to Trebla, and the device shatters into pieces. She says the deed is done, and remarks that she hopes no parallel world versions of her come to visit.

At some other place, also several days after Carroll's disappearance, several of the users from the early days of ALICE get back together for a reunion. Serizawa Kamo asks if they can get started already, and Arthur agrees that they have been waiting a while. Gilles de Rais asks Arthur if Tristan was coming, but Arthur angrily tells him to stop asking and that Tristan isn't with him. Serizawa Kamo raises a toast to the reunion, but Katsu Kaishu chastises him for starting too early. Serizawa Kamo says that he can't wait that much longer, even if it is Cú Chulainn they are waiting for. Katsu Kaishu then says that she thought that he was still prohibited from drinking. He holds his drink closer and tells her to examine it closely, pointing out that its just water. Katsu Kaishu then reminds them all that they wanted to do this with Cú Chulainn, and Katsu Kaishu says that, given that she went through the effort to set this up, the least they can do is wait.

Cú Chulainn then arrives, and apologizes for being late. She says that she held a banquet for her team, but didn't expect that they would party for several days and nights. Serizawa Kamo tells her to not worry about it, and the group begins their reunion with a toast. 30 minutes later, Serizawa Kamo drunkenly mentions some story involving Katsu Kaishu, and a concerned Arthur mentions that this is the 4th time he has told that story and maybe he should watch his drinking, with Katsu Kaishu remarking that that is some "water" he has been drinking.

Cú Chulainn says that she is glad that everyone is doing so well, and that she has been away from ALICE for some time. Gilles de Rais says that a lot has happened to both them and ALICE as a whole in her absence, and it truly is a delight that they can all be there now. Katsu Kaishu admits that she didn't know Arthur and Gilles de Rais back then, and was surprised to find out that they knew Cú Chulainn. Arthur mentions that her old nickname used to be "The Hound of Culann", and that anyone from back then would recognize the name. He says that people still look up to her even now. Cú Chulainn says that she was young and thoughtless back then, and isn't too fond of the "Hound" name. Katsu Kaishu points out that her prowess in battle was always extraordinary. Gilles de Rais mentions that Jeanne is amazed by Cú Chulainn's achievements, and is always asking for stories about her. Cú Chulainn thinks for a moment and then remembers Jeanne.

Cú Chulainn then states that, when she gave a speech to everyone she had gathered that day, she thought of how dependable they all were, and how things had changed from the old days. Serizawa Kamo agrees, and says that the Shinsengumi were all so dependable, instead of back then when they were always picking fights about stupid things. Cú Chulainn laughs and says that he is making her feel nostalgic. Reminded of something, Serizawa Kamo starts to tell that one story again, prompting Katsu Kaishu to angrily say that it has now been five times.

Arthur remarks that, while there certainly are a lot of skirmishes going on, but it has gotten easier to fight alongside others. Cú Chulainn says that she is curious about what has happened since she was gone. Arthur remarks that a certain someone came along - a person with a talent for bringing people together. Gilles de Rais remarks that that is an apt way of putting it, and Katsu Kaishu agrees. Cú Chulainn asks if they mean the adapter, and they all nod. They all make a toast to celebrate the end of the Carroll Games, though Katsu Kaishu has to stop Serizawa Kamo from falling asleep.

Meanwhile, in Hollerith's laboratory, she takes a rest as she is tired after her work. She says that she is glad that Ares is safe at least. Mobius then contacts her, and asks how Ares' recovery went. Hollerith reports that, despite initial trouble, she was able to successfully restore him to normal. Mobius thanks her for her work, but Hollerith insists that she was just doing her job. Mobius notices that Hollerith seems bothered by something, and asks about it. Hollerith says to not worry, as she was just remembering something from the past. Mobius asks if it was about Project Genesis, and Hollerith confirms it was, and had to do with something before the management AIs were born. Mobius asks her if she would like to talk about it, but Hollerith assures her that she doesn't need to concern herself with it. Mobius says she understands, and once again thanks her for helping with Ares. She mentions that ACADEMIA is going to be holding a conference to share information on what has transpired lately, and asks Hollerith to join. Hollerith nods, and Mobius ends the call.

Hollerith then mentions the names of several of the management AI: Zeus, Izanagi, Odin, Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Ra, Qilin, and Sandalphon. She mentions the "6 Hour War", and wonders what she did wrong during that time.

The story is then continued in ALICE/7 Wonders.

## Counter Units

The Event Festival counter unit to this quest is Liddell.

## Post Quest Blurbs

* **ENDPOINT**
	+ **[Ep.3] SHE CRIED**
		- **The Two Who Know Carroll's Face:** Carroll invited all of the first generation Academics to ALICE, but only Einstein and Turing met him in the real world.
	+ **[Ep.4] FATHER**
		- **Screaming:** Reports state the Queen's screaming was heard not only in Carroll's Space but everywhere in ALICE.
	+ **[Last Ep] FUTURE**
		- **To the Future:** The long journey that started from Trebla's time travelling experiments has come to an end. An unknown future awaits.
	+ **[P.S.] ROSEN BRIDGE**
		- **False Apostle:** From this point on, Rosen must act as Carroll's Apostle for a long time to fulfill his promise with Einstein.
* **CARROLL**
	+ **[Spectre]**
		- **Reality and Virtual Turbidity:** Carroll's real-world appearance mixing with his avatar may be due to his thoughts being amplified by the Liddell Algorithm.
* **After the TRAVEL**
	+ **[Ep.1] After the TRAVEL**
		- **Turing's Anguish:** How Turing couldn't change the history of Carroll usurping Liddell cast a deep shadow in her heart, even with Alice's support.
	+ **[Ep.2] THANKS**
		- **The Language of Geraniums:** 'Trust' and 'Respect'
	+ **[Ep.3] PRAY**
		- **Einstein and Carroll:** Einstein has met Carroll in the real world before. Being one of the few members of ACADEMIA, was she Carroll's friend?
	+ **[Ep.4] SENIORS**
		- **Old-time Users:** Though they are known now as leaders of a large vigilante group, they used to just be some hot-blooded general users.
	+ **[Ep.5] MONOLOGUE**
		- **Searching ALICE Database...:** No Results Found for Search Keyword 'The 6 Hour War'.

## Trivia

ALICE/LAST TRAVEL is ended with a quote from the real Albert Einstein:

"Life isn't worth living, unless it is lived for someone else."