▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: While accompanying unit A2 in visiting the <Machine Lifeform Village> at the request of Lily to procure materials, a large number of hostile machine lifeforms is observed advancing toward the area. Unable to detect command units from this enemy group. Reason for enemy advance is currently unknown. Until <Pascal> returns to the front lines after completing strengthening modifications, this unit will commence a defensive operation in cooperation with A2 and the machine lifeforms in this village.