The Wings of Rebellion
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Two Sides of a Coin
—About one millennium ago...
Temple of Time in Bergaria.
Home of those who possess the power to
manipulate time.
manipulate time.
Children born with that rare gift are sent
here to be educated and kept under control.
here to be educated and kept under control.
However, not every apprentice in its long
history was happy with being controlled...
history was happy with being controlled...
Priestess A
Rolotia! Where is Rolotia?
Priestess A
Was she there?
Priestess B
No, she wasn't.
Priestess C
Maybe she left the Temple?
Priestess A
Impossible! She has neither travel money
nor provisions.
nor provisions.
Priestess A
Even she wouldn't do anything that
foolish—
foolish—
Priestess B
I'd like to believe she wouldn't, but... It is
Rolotia we are talking about...
Rolotia we are talking about...
Priestess C
To vanish during the High Priestess's
sermon! The audacity!
sermon! The audacity!
Priestess A
We have to find her before her disappearance
becomes a bigger issue.
becomes a bigger issue.
Priestess B
Oh, merciful Chronos... Please, rein in
that child.
that child.
We, who were bestowed the powers of a
Primordial, hold great might.
Primordial, hold great might.
Come what may, we must remain unmoved.
Rolotia
(I've heard that a thousand times since I
arrived here...)
arrived here...)
Rolotia
(But if I heed those sermons, I'll end up as
old and worn-out as this temple.)
old and worn-out as this temple.)
Rolotia
I just want—
???
There you are.
Rolotia
!
Rolotia
Oh, I thought it was one of the instructors.
Rolotia
They're even sending students after me
now?
now?
Rolotia
Are they really that worried about me
escaping?
escaping?
???
Leaving is dangerous... We have to stay in
the Temple.
the Temple.
Rolotia
I'm not going to run away. Not yet, at least.
Rolotia
Who are you again?
Nike
Nike.
Rolotia
Ah, of course. Nike, the greatest prodigy
this place has ever witnessed.
this place has ever witnessed.
Nike
Not really... It'd be hard not to ace the
kind of tests they have us take here.
kind of tests they have us take here.
Rolotia
Well, I don't find it hard. I'm the bottom
of the class. Dead last at everything.
of the class. Dead last at everything.
Nike
Isn't that just due to laziness?
Rolotia
Ugh... I don't really have a rebuttal...
Nike
Sorry. I just don't understand a lot of
things.
things.
Nike
Like why people get happy or angry.
Nike
The other day, someone splashed water on
me. I asked why they did it.
me. I asked why they did it.
Nike
And they got even angrier than they already
were... I only wanted to know the reason...
were... I only wanted to know the reason...
Rolotia
(The local prodigy, Nike...)
Rolotia
(I always see her sitting alone, looking
out the window.)
out the window.)
Rolotia
(She seems lonely and bored. Maybe she's
a bit like me...)
a bit like me...)
Rolotia
Maybe they were jealous?
Nike
Jealous?
Rolotia
Yes, because everyone here sees you as
a genius.
a genius.
Nike
People get angry over things like that?
Rolotia
Yes, they do. But it might have been a
simple stress response too.
simple stress response too.
Nike
I'm...a source of stress...?
Rolotia
No, I don't think it's you. Not really.
Rolotia
I'd say it's being stuck in this remote,
closed-off temple, with all those
closed-off temple, with all those
Rolotia
senseless rules and regulations.
Rolotia
Anyone would feel frustrated if they were
confined in a place like this!
confined in a place like this!
Nike
Frustrated...?
Rolotia
In any case, it's not your fault. You can
relax.
relax.
Nike
I see... So it's not my fault everyone's
angry. That's a relief.
angry. That's a relief.
Rolotia
You're nicer than I thought, you know?
Rolotia
If something like that happens again, feel
free to talk to me.
free to talk to me.
Rolotia
I'll handle it for you.
Nike
Thank you, I will. Even though you're dead
last at everything.
last at everything.
Rolotia
I just said you were nice...
Temple Student
Rolotia! There you are!
Rolotia
Oh dear, they got me.
Nike
What do we do now?
Rolotia
Hmm... I'd like to keep looking a little
longer.
longer.
Nike
Looking? At what?
Rolotia
That beautiful thing shining in the
brightest part of the sky.
brightest part of the sky.
Nike
The moon?
Rolotia
Right, the moon. Care to join me, Nike?
Nike
Hm... It doesn't sound like a bad idea...
Rolotia
Then we need to run. Take my hand!
Nike
Okay.
Nike
Let's run, Rolotia.
Chronos
Finn
Mmm... Nnngh...
Finn
Where am I...?
???
Have you awakened, Crestbearer?
Finn
How do you know who I am?
Hang on, this aura feels familiar...
Hang on, this aura feels familiar...
???
Your wealth of experience has granted you
quite a discerning eye.
quite a discerning eye.
???
It is just as you suspect. I am a Primordial.
Chronos
The keeper of time, Chronos.
Finn
Oh... So you're Chronos!
Finn
Where are my manners! I'm a member of
the Red Dragon Knights—
the Red Dragon Knights—
Chronos
It is all right. I already know who you are.
I have heard about you from Rolotia.
I have heard about you from Rolotia.
Finn
Ah, of course. It's kind of embarrassing to
know people are talking about me...
know people are talking about me...
Finn
By the way, where is she now?
Chronos
That question is precisely why I called you
here.
here.
Finn
What do you mean by that?
Chronos
Rolotia has gone missing.
Finn
Really? Do you think she's in trouble?
Chronos
It is reasonable to assume so.
Chronos
At the time she disappeared, an anomaly
emerged within the flow of history.
emerged within the flow of history.
Chronos
If it is left unchecked, the world will be
distorted, leading to terrifying consequences.
distorted, leading to terrifying consequences.
Finn
And Rolotia has something to do with this
anomaly?
anomaly?
Chronos
I believe so. I would like you to accompany
me as I investigate, Crestbearer.
me as I investigate, Crestbearer.
Finn
Our world and the fates of countless
people could be at stake...
people could be at stake...
Finn
We must resolve this quickly!
Of course I'll help!
Of course I'll help!
Chronos
I expected no less from you.
You have my gratitude.
You have my gratitude.
Chronos
Now, let us prepare for our intervention.
Please give me a moment.
Please give me a moment.
Finn
(If a Primordial has no choice but to seek
human help, the situation must be dire.)
human help, the situation must be dire.)
Finn
(Different times and places throughout
history could be affected.)
history could be affected.)
Finn
(Still, to think this woman is Chronos,
the Primordial of Time...)
the Primordial of Time...)
Finn
(She doesn't exactly look the part.)
Finn
(Come to think of it, is this room her
personal chamber?)
personal chamber?)
Finn
(It's just a vast open space. No furniture
or anything.)
or anything.)
Finn
(Except for that stack over there... Are
those books?)
those books?)
Chronos
What are you doing, Finn?
Finn
Ah, sorry. I was just wondering what kind
of books a Primordial reads.
of books a Primordial reads.
Chronos
Do not tell me you opened any of them?
Finn
No, I didn't—
Chronos
That is not acceptable.
Chronos
Rummaging through someone's private
possessions without permission is
possessions without permission is
Chronos
a grave offense that undermines trust.
Finn
I-I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Finn
(I was really curious what she was
reading, though...)
reading, though...)
Finn
(Well, no point thinking about it now.)
Chronos
Our gate to the anomaly has been opened.
Are you prepared?
Are you prepared?
Finn
Yes, just say the word!
Chronos
Follow me, then.
Chronos
The anomaly has emerged roughly
1000 years ago.
1000 years ago.
Finn
1000 years!?
Chronos
It was also 1000 years ago that Rolotia
became my Avatar.
became my Avatar.
Finn
So, we're heading to a time when she
was still human?
was still human?
Chronos
Indeed. We will meet a version of her
there that you are unfamiliar with.
there that you are unfamiliar with.
Finn
A Rolotia I don't know, huh...
Chronos
We have successfully infiltrated the
anomaly.
anomaly.
Finn
Where are we in terms of the present
world's geography?
world's geography?
Chronos
The northwestern part of the Bergarian
Empire.
Empire.
Chronos
At this time, it was not yet very large, and
its settlements were sparse.
its settlements were sparse.
Finn
(Bergaria of 1000 years ago...)
Woman's scream
Noooooooo!
Chronos
It seems something is happening. What
will you do, Finn?
will you do, Finn?
Finn
It goes without saying! I have to help
whoever that was!
whoever that was!
Weeping Woman
Where are you, darling? Please, answer
me!
me!
Wandering Child
Daaaad! Moooom!
Angry Man
How could this happen? Matilda! Where
did you go!?
did you go!?
Chronos
It does not appear to be the work of
monsters or bandits.
monsters or bandits.
Finn
That's true. If it were, there'd be blood.
Finn
(But if it wasn't monsters or bandits, then
what caused all this chaos?)
what caused all this chaos?)
Finn
(The houses and the town walls look like they
were destroyed in quite an unusual way...)
were destroyed in quite an unusual way...)
Finn
Excuse me, can you tell me what
happened?
happened?
Relieved Man
What happened? It was Flash!
Finn
Flash?
Relieved Man
Yeah, and I wasn't erased! Not like those
sinners... They must've been up to no good!
sinners... They must've been up to no good!
Relieved Man
Stealing or something!
Relieved Man
The gods are watching. Thank goodness,
thank goodness...
thank goodness...
Finn
(He wasn't "erased"...?)
Angry Man
Don't talk nonsense! Matilda wouldn't do
anything bad! Ever!
anything bad! Ever!
Weeping Woman
That's right! My husband wouldn't either!
Weeping Woman
He'd always invite those in need to our home...
He was an angel!
He was an angel!
Relieved Man
Then why did they disappear, huh!?
Angry Man
There must be some other reason!
Relieved Man
By the way, I don't think I know you folks.
You're not from around here.
You're not from around here.
Finn
You mean us?
Chronos
There is no reason to be suspicious, I assure
you.
you.
Agitated Man
We have plenty a reason, if you ask me!
Am I right?
Am I right?
Suspicious Man
Yeah, they're very shady!
Suspicious Woman
Wait... Did you two cause Flash!?
Finn
Please, calm down! We didn't do anything—
Agitated Man
Seize them! Hand them over to the guards!
Finn
We didn't do anything wrong! We just heard
screams and came to help!
screams and came to help!
Agitated Man
Ha! A pack of lies!
Chronos
We cannot afford to be captured here, Finn.
We must uncover the cause of the anomaly.
We must uncover the cause of the anomaly.
Finn
I get it, but you can't expect me to draw
my sword on them!
my sword on them!
Townspeople
Now's our chance! Get them!
Finn
Crap... I'm going to have to fight them,
aren't I...
aren't I...
Elderly Woman
Stop it, you lot! What do you think you're
doing!?
doing!?
Angry Man
Madam Elnora, why are you stopping us!?
These people are responsible for—
These people are responsible for—
Madam Elnora
We've seen Flash a whole bunch of times,
haven't we? Were they here every time?
haven't we? Were they here every time?
Angry Man
Well... This is the first time I've seen them,
but...
but...
Madam Elnora
Exactly. I get how you feel right now, but
think for a second.
think for a second.
Angry Man
Y-You're right... Sorry...
Madam Elnora
Now, travelers, come with me.
Finn
Lady Chronos, what should we do?
Chronos
That woman seems reasonable. Let us
follow her.
follow her.
Madam Elnora
What are you doing? Hurry up and come
along!
along!
Finn
Right away, ma'am!
Madam Elnora
This is where I live. It's not much, but make
yourselves at home.
yourselves at home.
Finn
Thank you so much for your help!
Finn
I thought things were going to get ugly for
a moment there...
a moment there...
Madam Elnora
Don't mention it. But let me give you a bit
of advice.
of advice.
Madam Elnora
You were being reckless, you know.
Whether you're pilgrims or merchants,
Whether you're pilgrims or merchants,
Madam Elnora
a stranger standing out during times like
these will always be a target.
these will always be a target.
Finn
You're right...
Madam Elnora
Still, thank you for not raising your sword
against the townsfolk.
against the townsfolk.
Finn
Please, ma'am! The only person who deserves
gratitude here is you.
gratitude here is you.
Finn
I came to help, but achieved nothing in the
end.
end.
Chronos
May I ask you something?
Madam Elnora
Go ahead. I'll answer as well as I can.
Chronos
We have heard about people being "erased".
What exactly has been happening here?
What exactly has been happening here?
Madam Elnora
Oh my, you really don't know? I heard it's
been announced all over the land.
been announced all over the land.
Chronos
I'm afraid we have only just arrived in these
parts. Please, could you explain in detail?
parts. Please, could you explain in detail?
Madam Elnora
It started about a month ago, if I recall.
Madam Elnora
It was as though we suddenly glimpsed a
completely different world, just for a second—
completely different world, just for a second—
Madam Elnora
and in that instant, some things and people
vanished. It's happened several times now.
vanished. It's happened several times now.
Finn
So that's the "Flash" the townsfolk were
talking about...
talking about...
Madam Elnora
Our town has lost many. I'd say about half
of us are gone.
of us are gone.
Finn
(Based on how people were acting earlier,
they likely have no idea what caused it.)
they likely have no idea what caused it.)
Finn
(No wonder there's such chaos...)
Madam Elnora
All that just as General Cassius brought
our town back to life...
our town back to life...
Chronos
General Cassius...
Madam Elnora
Yes. They say Bergaria is becoming stronger
largely thanks to his efforts, you see.
largely thanks to his efforts, you see.
Madam Elnora
We were starting to see real improvement
in our lives here too...
in our lives here too...
Chronos
Have you heard any rumors about that
general...seeing the future?
general...seeing the future?
Madam Elnora
Oh, there are always people spreading
absurd rumors like that.
absurd rumors like that.
Chronos
Indeed... General Cassius's spouse is named
Rolotia, is it not?
Rolotia, is it not?
Finn
What!?
Madam Elnora
Yes, that's right. They had a grand wedding,
and the town was all abuzz with festivities.
and the town was all abuzz with festivities.
Madam Elnora
Oh, I should still have some treats we were
handing out... Now, where did I put them...
handing out... Now, where did I put them...
Chronos
Rolotia meeting Cassius was the proper
course of history.
course of history.
Chronos
But their fate was a cruel one. Their meeting
ultimately led Cassius to becoming a despot.
ultimately led Cassius to becoming a despot.
Chronos
When Rolotia learned about that fate, she
despaired over the cruel man her husband
despaired over the cruel man her husband
Chronos
was about to become and took her own life.
Chronos
And afterwards, she became my Avatar.
Finn
So that's what happened 1000 years ago...
Chronos
However, there is no record of the "Flash"
phenomenon in the original history.
phenomenon in the original history.
Finn
So it's something happening only in this
anomalous timeline, huh?
anomalous timeline, huh?
Chronos
It is a side effect of repeated use of time
magic.
magic.
Chronos
Different dimensions are intermingling.
That should never happen.
That should never happen.
Finn
Is the one using time magic...Rolotia?
Chronos
I believe that is the case...
Chronos
Due to her studies at the Temple, she should
be well aware of the terrifying
be well aware of the terrifying
Chronos
effects of time reversal.
Finn
Something must've happened to Rolotia in
this timeline.
this timeline.
Finn
We need to find her quickly!
Madam Elnora
I found the treats, here you go.
Finn
Ma'am, there's one more thing I'd like to ask.
Do you have any idea where Rolotia is now?
Do you have any idea where Rolotia is now?
Madam Elnora
Lady Rolotia? I've heard rumors she's
hiding in the topmost chamber of the castle.
hiding in the topmost chamber of the castle.
Chronos
You mean to say there is a castle here in this
town?
town?
Madam Elnora
Yes, you should be able to see it from here.
It's that big building to the north.
It's that big building to the north.
Finn
Thank you! Excuse us, we need to go!
Madam Elnora
Oh my, you must be keen to see that
castle.
castle.
Madam Elnora
I'm sure you can find a moment to have
some sweets, though, right?
some sweets, though, right?
Madam Elnora
I can't finish them all by myself, you see.
Finn
By yourself? What about your family?
Madam Elnora
Well, my husband, my children, even my
grandchildren...
grandchildren...
Madam Elnora
They were all taken by Flash...
Finn
What!?
Chronos
...
Madam Elnora
It's all right, don't worry about me. Come
now, have as many as you like.
now, have as many as you like.
Finn
Thank you very much! Munch, munch...
Mmm! These are absolutely delicious, ma'am!
Mmm! These are absolutely delicious, ma'am!
Madam Elnora
Are they? I'm glad to hear it. Thank you.
Finn
They really are! They're sweet and—
Chronos
Finn...
Finn
Lady Chronos, where did Madam Elnora
go?
go?
Chronos
It was Flash. I saw the moment she
disappeared into another dimension.
disappeared into another dimension.
Finn
But... We were just talking!
Finn
Lady Chronos, that other dimension... It's
safe there, isn't it?
safe there, isn't it?
Chronos
...
That I cannot guarantee.
That I cannot guarantee.
Chronos
You have traveled across different worlds.
I am sure you understand.
I am sure you understand.
Finn
(Different worlds...)
Finn
(The worlds I visited because of Cyrus or
due to various unusual incidents weren't
due to various unusual incidents weren't
Finn
always welcoming.)
Finn
(Some of them were filled with mortal
danger.)
danger.)
Finn
The people who disappeared must be
going through a lot.
going through a lot.
Chronos
Indeed. They are not in the world they have
known all their lives, that much is certain.
known all their lives, that much is certain.
Finn
This anomaly brings nothing but suffering.
I can't let it go on!
I can't let it go on!
Chronos
Let us go to the castle to see Rolotia.
Finn
(I need to know exactly how a timeline
like this could ever come to be.)
like this could ever come to be.)
Finn
(I hope you can tell me, Rolotia.)
Meaning of Freedom
Nike
Rolotia, the teachers are looking for you
again...
again...
Rolotia
They treat me like a deserter, really.
Rolotia
I just do not wish to listen to the same
sermon over and over again.
sermon over and over again.
Rolotia
Besides, the moon is very beautiful tonight.
Nike
It is. It seems rounder than last night.
Rolotia
By the way, Nike, everyone is talking about
the results of today's magic wielding test.
the results of today's magic wielding test.
Rolotia
It seems our prodigy is breaking records
again.
again.
Nike
That praise should go to you instead.
Rolotia
Me?
Nike
I had my suspicions before. After seeing
you during the test today, I am sure.
you during the test today, I am sure.
Nike
Why do you hold back? You're far superior
to me.
to me.
Nike
Both the amount of power you have and
the way you can control it...
the way you can control it...
Nike
You're the real prodigy here, aren't you,
Rolotia?
Rolotia?
Rolotia
Haha, you really are an interesting one.
Nike
You have such great talent... You could
probably become the High Priestess.
probably become the High Priestess.
Rolotia
If I did, I'd be bound to this place even
tighter. My plans are the exact opposite.
tighter. My plans are the exact opposite.
Nike
What do you mean?
Rolotia
Exactly what I said. I don't want to stay
here.
here.
Rolotia
Someday, I want to go to a place where I
can shine like the moon.
can shine like the moon.
Nike
A place where you can shine like the
moon... You mean the secular world?
moon... You mean the secular world?
Nike
But we can't survive outside the Temple...
We're sacred beings...
We're sacred beings...
Rolotia
So they say. But who knows if it's true or
not.
not.
Rolotia
I want to see what's beyond this musty
old place.
old place.
Nike
What's beyond? I don't understand...
Rolotia
For example, fashion! Imagine yourself in
pretty clothes, Nike.
pretty clothes, Nike.
Nike
Pretty clothes...
Rolotia
And then, imagine eating a cute, little cake.
With warm tea served alongside it.
With warm tea served alongside it.
Nike
Hmm...
Rolotia
There's a dashing man across from you.
You share the cake and have a nice talk.
You share the cake and have a nice talk.
Rolotia
Like two birds sharing cheerful songs in
in the dappled sunlight of the forest.
in the dappled sunlight of the forest.
Nike
Are you...describing a date?
Rolotia
Hoho, I didn't expect our honor student
to know about this kind of thing.
to know about this kind of thing.
Nike
You want to go on a date, Rolotia?
Rolotia
Yes, I think I do. Maybe.
Nike
I've never even thought about such a
thing...
thing...
Rolotia
And that's perfectly fine, Nike.
Rolotia
You were made to serve the Primordial.
You could even become the High Priestess.
You could even become the High Priestess.
Nike
But... I...
Nike
I don't want that... I don't want to become
the High Priestess...
the High Priestess...
Nike
I want to be like you! I want to know what
it's like to be free!
it's like to be free!
Rolotia
And if you were free, what would you
want to do?
want to do?
Nike
That's... Um... Go on a date too, maybe?
But...
But...
Nike
Would anyone even want to go out with me?
Rolotia
Well, you're pretty, Nike, so I'm sure they
would.
would.
Nike
P-Pretty? Me!?
I... I didn't know...
I... I didn't know...
Nike
Umm...
Rolotia
(Is she blushing? She can't even look me in
the eye.)
the eye.)
Nike
Hey, Rolotia... If you ever leave this place...
Nike
Take me with you.
Rolotia
Of course. How could I not? We're friends.
It will be our little secret.
It will be our little secret.
Nike
Thank you!
Nike
(Our secret...)
Finn
This must be the castle Madam Elnora
mentioned.
mentioned.
Chronos
And Rolotia is rumored to be at its highest
floor.
floor.
Finn
This is weird... There's no one here. No
guards, no nobles, no one.
guards, no nobles, no one.
Chronos
It is likely due to Flash. Its effects are
growing more and more apparent.
growing more and more apparent.
Chronos
Finn, I sense something over there—
Monster
Skreeeeeeech!
Finn
There aren't any people, but there are
monsters!?
monsters!?
Chronos
It seems there is quite a large number of
them.
them.
Finn
What are they doing, though? They're not
attacking, they're just...standing there.
attacking, they're just...standing there.
Chronos
It would seem they are guarding the keep
from intruders.
from intruders.
Finn
So they're protecting the core of this anomaly.
The one abusing time magic, Rolotia.
The one abusing time magic, Rolotia.
Chronos
May I ask you to clear the way, Finn?
Chronos
It is more than likely that only my power
can counter Rolotia's now.
can counter Rolotia's now.
Chronos
Therefore, I cannot spare any magic
before we encounter her.
before we encounter her.
Finn
Understood. I'll handle the monsters.
Monster
Groooaaaaaarrr!
Finn
Haaaahhhh!
Monster
Grrrrrr...
Finn
If you want to harm Lady Chronos, you'll
have to go through me!
have to go through me!
Chronos
Ah... So this is the might of a Crestbearer!
Chronos
I have never underestimated you, and yet...
I am profoundly impressed, Finn!
I am profoundly impressed, Finn!
Chronos
(Such extraordinary power... No wonder
my kin once sought to eliminate him.)
my kin once sought to eliminate him.)
Finn
Hah... I managed to fend them off
somehow...
somehow...
Finn
Lady Chronos, let's hurry! If we linger,
more monsters will come!
more monsters will come!
Chronos
Indeed, let us proceed!
Man-to-Man
Finn
Haaaaaaaah!
Monster
Grrrghhh...
Finn
Huff... Huff...
Chronos
Are you feeling unwell, Finn? Let us take a
moment to rest.
moment to rest.
Finn
I'm fine! Let's keep going.
Finn
We need to find Rolotia as soon as we can!
Chronos
Very well... But please, do not overexert
yourself.
yourself.
Finn
We've come quite far up already... Are we
getting close to the top?
getting close to the top?
Chronos
It should be just beyond that door. I can
sense an extremely strong temporal field.
sense an extremely strong temporal field.
Finn
So Rolotia's in there?
Chronos
Yes, without a doubt.
Male voice
—Rolotia! Rolotia! Please, hear me out!
Finn
(Someone's at her door?)
Man
It's all my fault, all of it. I won't ask you to
forgive me...
forgive me...
Man
I know what I've done is inexcusable. If
I'm doomed, so be it.
I'm doomed, so be it.
Man
What I'm worried about is the people I
have sworn to protect—and you!
have sworn to protect—and you!
Man
I beg of you, please, come out! Let me see
you!
you!
Finn
That man... Is he—
Man
Who are you people? What are you doing
here!?
here!?
Chronos
You must be General Cassius, are you not?
Cassius
Of course I am! Who else would I be?
Finn
(As I thought...)
Cassius
This is my castle! How dare you barge in
here uninvited!
here uninvited!
Chronos
Is this truly where you spend your days? In
this den of beasts?
this den of beasts?
Cassius
Den of beasts?
Finn
You hadn't noticed? People are disappearing
all over town, and your castle is
all over town, and your castle is
Finn
being swarmed by monsters.
Cassius
I am aware the townspeople are disappearing...
It's because of Flash.
It's because of Flash.
Chronos
That phenomenon is caused by the
rampant abuse of time magic.
rampant abuse of time magic.
Cassius
I suspected as much. Which is why I want to
apologize to Rolotia...
apologize to Rolotia...
Cassius
But enough about me. Who exactly are you?
Cassius
What are you trying to gain by offering me
your shallow insights!?
your shallow insights!?
Chronos
I am Chronos, Primordial of Time. Has
Rolotia never mentioned me?
Rolotia never mentioned me?
Cassius
Chronos the Primordial... That's impossible.
Chronos
And yet, I am that Chronos.
Chronos
If you let your eyes see beyond the fog of
emotion, you will know I am telling the truth.
emotion, you will know I am telling the truth.
Finn
(The most influential Bergarian general of
his time, at the height of his glory...)
his time, at the height of his glory...)
Finn
(Just as Lady Chronos mentioned, he must be
incredibly powerful.)
incredibly powerful.)
Finn
(Someone like him should be able to recognize
a Primordial's overwhelming presence.)
a Primordial's overwhelming presence.)
Cassius
I never thought I'd actually see a Primordial
appear before me.
appear before me.
Chronos
The crisis we face is a grave one.
Chronos
Could you tell us what exactly transpired
here?
here?
Cassius
...The blame lies with me and me alone.
Cassius
It all began half a year ago.
Cassius
A prolonged campaign left me sleepless
for days.
for days.
Cassius
One night found me wandering around the
castle grounds like a restless ghost.
castle grounds like a restless ghost.
Cassius
I happened to look up and I saw Rolotia
leaning out of her window.
leaning out of her window.
Cassius
At first, I thought she was simply admiring
the moon.
the moon.
Cassius
But the next moment—
Rolotia!!!
Cassius
She jumped.
Cassius
Just as I thought I couldn't possibly make it
in time to catch her, I heard a voice.
in time to catch her, I heard a voice.
Girl's Voice
Come back!
Cassius
I saw someone pulling Rolotia back into
the room.
the room.
Cassius
At that moment, all I felt was utter relief
that the person I love avoided tragic death.
that the person I love avoided tragic death.
Cassius
I asked her why she tried to take her own
life, and who saved her...
life, and who saved her...
Cassius
But she wouldn't respond.
Cassius
She only looked back at me with such despair
in her eyes...
in her eyes...
Cassius
That gaze struck fear in me.
Cassius
I was so scared of losing her...
Cassius
...that I locked her at the very top of this
tower.
tower.
Cassius
In a windowless chamber where nothing, not
even moonlight, could reach her.
even moonlight, could reach her.
Finn
How could you! There was no reason to
imprison her!
imprison her!
Cassius
But there was! There was no will to live in
her eyes!
her eyes!
Cassius
I thought it was for her own good!
Chronos
May I interject? I believe a critical detail
is missing from your explanation.
is missing from your explanation.
Cassius
What do you mean?
Chronos
You forced Rolotia to use time magic, did
you not?
you not?
Cassius
Agh!
Chronos
I assume you did so for a long time, before
she was confined and afterwards as well.
she was confined and afterwards as well.
Cassius
I... I had to...
Cassius
Without it, Bergaria would've been defeated,
and my people would've faced a dreadful fate!
and my people would've faced a dreadful fate!
Cassius
Rolotia's power was essential to our
survival!
survival!
Chronos
Repeated use of time magic takes a heavy
toll on one's body and mind.
toll on one's body and mind.
Chronos
It is a sure way to drive a person to madness.
But you knew that already, did you not?
But you knew that already, did you not?
Cassius
I didn't have any proof. But then Rolotia
shut down and stopped speaking...
shut down and stopped speaking...
Cassius
And that's exactly when Flash first
happened.
happened.
Cassius
I suspected there was a connection.
Finn
So that's why you were pleading with
Rolotia just now.
Rolotia just now.
Cassius
I dreamed about unifying Erden as
quickly as possible, so that Rolotia and I
quickly as possible, so that Rolotia and I
Cassius
could spend our lives together in peace.
Cassius
But I admit that at some point, I lost my
way...
way...
Chronos
It is evident that Rolotia is the reason behind
Flash.
Flash.
Chronos
I shall suppress the magic she is using and
return this tragic anomaly to the proper
return this tragic anomaly to the proper
Chronos
course of history.
Cassius
Can that truly be done?
Chronos
Indeed, it can. Owing to this world's
unique structure—
unique structure—
Cassius
Pardon me, I have one question.
Cassius
In that proper history, will Rolotia be able
to live happily?
to live happily?
Chronos
She... Ah...
Cassius
What is it, Lady Chronos? Why do you
hesitate?
hesitate?
Chronos
In the proper timeline...Rolotia...will
throw herself from the balcony.
throw herself from the balcony.
Cassius
What!? The exact tragedy we managed to
stop here is going to happen there!?
stop here is going to happen there!?
Chronos
Such is her fate.
Finn
She will become an Avatar of Time, and
later will be reborn as a human.
later will be reborn as a human.
Cassius
And what of it!? It doesn't change the fact
that she's going to take her own life first!
that she's going to take her own life first!
Cassius
She is going to die!
Cassius
Are you telling me to simply accept that
as "fate"!?
as "fate"!?
Cassius
I refuse. There is nothing "proper"
about such timeline.
about such timeline.
Finn
Are you saying you're going to stop us,
Cassius?
Cassius?
Cassius
I must. At least in this world Rolotia can
live.
live.
Cassius
She might be driven to madness right now...
But with time, she might heal...
But with time, she might heal...
Cassius
No, not "might", she will! I will heal her!
That shall be my atonement!
That shall be my atonement!
Chronos
So you intend to oppose us.
Finn
Step back, Lady Chronos!
Cassius
For Rolotia, I'll oppose anything and anyone!
Finn
Agh... He's strong!
Finn
(That strike felt like he could rip space itself
apart... Is he even human!?)
apart... Is he even human!?)
Cassius
You're still standing? Interesting. You're
quite a swordsman, aren't you?
quite a swordsman, aren't you?
Finn
I can hear your sword calling, Cassius.
My heart can feel the suffering in yours!
My heart can feel the suffering in yours!
Cassius
Silence, boy! What can a greenhorn like
you know!
you know!
Finn
Guh!
Finn
I may be young, but I do understand! Give
me all you've got! I'll take it all!
me all you've got! I'll take it all!
Finn
And you'll see how meaningless this fight
truly is!
truly is!
Cassius
Fine by me! Let's see if you can take this—
my sword and my tears!
my sword and my tears!
Chronos
Ohhhhh...
Finn
Lady Chronos! Are you all right?
Chronos
Ah, yes, my apologies.
Chronos
I just found it...most entertaining when Finn
declared he would take it all.
declared he would take it all.
Finn
Entertaining...?
Chronos
Please, do not mind me.
Be careful not to overexert yourself.
Be careful not to overexert yourself.
Finn
O-Okay.
Cassius
Enough empty chatter. You claim you can
meet my blade of love, now prove it!
meet my blade of love, now prove it!
Chronos
Blade of love!?!?
Cassius
Make no mistake, Lady Chronos! I'm talking
about my love for Rolotia!
about my love for Rolotia!
Finn
Ngh...
Yes, Cassius...
Yes, Cassius...
Finn
I can feel your love. Like it's being carved
into my very soul!
into my very soul!
Chronos
Ah... Cass/Finn... So precious...
Cassius
I'm going all out now!
Come at me, Finn!
Come at me, Finn!
Finn
Here I come, Cassius!
Finn
Haaaaahhh...
Cassius
Nngh... Aaaaaahhh!
Finn
Huff... Huff... This is it, Cassius...
Cassius
Huff... Huff... Haha... So, I've lost... My
body...can't take anymore...
body...can't take anymore...
Finn
Your sword struck true. I must admit that
much.
much.
Cassius
The same can be said of yours...
Finn... There is something I want to tell you—
Finn... There is something I want to tell you—
Finn
Was that Flash!?
Cassius!
Cassius!
Cassius
Ngh... So this is how it ends for me...
Finn
It stopped...?
Chronos
I stopped time. However, I can only hold it
at bay for a brief moment.
at bay for a brief moment.
Cassius
Thank you, Lady Chronos...
Cassius
Finn, your sword technique is far too
straightforward.
straightforward.
Cassius
And yet, it is an unbreakable, noble
blade...
blade...
Cassius
I see it now... You're the only one who can
save Rolotia.
save Rolotia.
Cassius
I'm counting on you, young warrior—
Finn
Cassius!!!
If only we'd met in different circumstances...
If only we'd met in different circumstances...
Finn
Let's go, Lady Chronos. Let's talk to
Rolotia.
Rolotia.
Chronos
Yes. Let us bring this timeline back to
normal.
normal.
Depth of the Darkness
—The highest floor of Cassius's castle.
The door slowly opens...
Finn
Are you in there, Rolotia?
Rolotia?
Yes... Here.
Finn
I'm glad you're okay. I'm coming to get
you now.
you now.
Chronos
Finn, wait. I fear she has already lost
herself to her madness.
herself to her madness.
Finn
What?
Rolotia?
Hehehe... Hehe...
Rolotia Dark
Welcome, dear guests, to the end of the
world...
world...
Finn
Is that what happens when a person has
overused time magic?
overused time magic?
Chronos
Yes. One becomes a twisted being capable
of producing phenomena like Flash.
of producing phenomena like Flash.
Chronos
She is another version of Rolotia, born of the
anomaly.
anomaly.
Finn
Another Rolotia...
Chronos
Rolotia, can you hear my voice? Do you know
who I am?
who I am?
Rolotia Dark
Who you are? Who you are... No, I don't.
It doesn't matter... Nothing does anymore.
It doesn't matter... Nothing does anymore.
Rolotia Dark
No use crying over spilt milk. It's already
spilt, after all. Lost.
spilt, after all. Lost.
Rolotia Dark
Like the world, time, myself... And you,
one second from now...
one second from now...
Finn
Watch out, Lady Chronos!
Chronos
Finn! Are you hurt?
Finn
No... I'm fine...
Rolotia Dark
Out of my way.
Finn
Wha!?
Finn
Gaaah!
Finn
(She's using time magic! I can't counter
it, no matter what I do...)
it, no matter what I do...)
Rolotia Dark
Join me... Let's be broken together...
Chronos
I will not allow that to happen.
Rolotia Dark
You'll try to stand in the way of my destruction,
sinful Primordial?
sinful Primordial?
Chronos
This world will not face destruction today,
and neither will you. I shall save you, Rolotia.
and neither will you. I shall save you, Rolotia.
Rolotia Dark
You can't... Everything ends here...
Finn
(This overwhelming magic... Is Rolotia
releasing it at the cost of her own sanity?)
releasing it at the cost of her own sanity?)
Chronos
Abandon this path, Rolotia! Your body
cannot withstand this!
cannot withstand this!
Rolotia Dark
All I see is despair... Ah, it's so detestable...
Rolotia Dark
Everything...should just vanish!
Chronos
S-Such power!
Chronos
As the Primordial who once took in your
soul, my duty is to contain you!
soul, my duty is to contain you!
Chronos
Come to your senses, Rolotia!
Finn
(Incredible! Is this the full power of a
Primordial!?)
Primordial!?)
Chronos
Now, Finn!
Finn
Yes, ma'am!
Finn
Rolotia, snap out of it!
Rolotia Dark
N-No! Why—
Aaaaaah!
Aaaaaah!
Chronos
Your power may one day surpass even my
own...
own...
Chronos
But that day still lies in the uncertain future.
Rolotia Dark
Huff... Huff... I... I can't move...
Finn
Lady Chronos, what will you do with her?
Chronos
The rampant time magic has been
suppressed.
suppressed.
Chronos
The next step is to trace its source and
restore this timeline to its proper state.
restore this timeline to its proper state.
???
I won't let you.
Chronos
Aaaah!
Finn
L-Lady Chronos!?
Chronos
Instant time-stopping... You have managed
to seize the control of time from me? How?
to seize the control of time from me? How?
Nike
It's been a while, Lady Chronos.
Chronos
High Priestess Nike!?
Nike
No. I turned down the High Priestess's
seat...
seat...
Chronos
Ah, yes. You were once hailed as a prodigy
destined to become the greatest
destined to become the greatest
Chronos
High Priestess in history.
Chronos
And yet, one day, you suddenly disappeared
from the temple.
from the temple.
Chronos
What have you been doing until now?
Nike
I wanted to enjoy freedom... But I couldn't.
Nike
Because Rolotia wasn't there.
Nike
And so I took action.
Chronos
Don't tell me... You created the timeline of
this anomaly?
this anomaly?
Nike
It wasn't easy. But I had to.
Nike
To set Rolotia free...
Chronos
Rolotia is already free. She has been reborn
and can do anything she desires.
and can do anything she desires.
Nike
No...
Nike
That's not the Rolotia I want. I don't need
her.
her.
Chronos
Nike, what did you do to the Rolotia we
know?
know?
Finn
(I see, if this is a different version of Rolotia,
then our Rolotia must still be somewhere
then our Rolotia must still be somewhere
Finn
out there!)
Nike
I sealed her away. In a place no one can
reach.
reach.
Chronos
A place no one can reach?
Nike
This ends here for you as well... Let's go,
Rolotia.
Rolotia.
Chronos
No—
Finn
!
What's this shaking!?
What's this shaking!?
Chronos
Nike removed Rolotia from this timeline.
Without its core, it will soon collapse.
Without its core, it will soon collapse.
Finn
Is that what Nike wanted all along!?
Chronos
I am not certain. But her eyes... There was
something dark in them.
something dark in them.
Chronos
I fear she may be planning something far
more terrifying, using that corrupted Rolotia.
more terrifying, using that corrupted Rolotia.
Chronos
Please, lend me your strength, Finn. We
must stop those two before it is too late!
must stop those two before it is too late!
Finn
If they are planning to cause even more
suffering, I can't let them get away with it!
suffering, I can't let them get away with it!
Finn
You can count on me!
Chronos
Spoken like a true Crestbearer! You have
my gratitude, Finn.
my gratitude, Finn.
Words Not Spoken
—The Interstice of Time.
An infinite space that spreads between
zero and one second.
zero and one second.
Finn
You say they passed through here?
Chronos
Yes. Since they have mastered time magic,
they should be able to enter this place.
they should be able to enter this place.
Chronos
This interstice is an untouchable, inaccessible
realm that exists adjacent to all beings.
realm that exists adjacent to all beings.
Chronos
If Nike wanted to hide something precious
to her, this is where she would turn.
to her, this is where she would turn.
Finn
Then the Rolotia we know might be here.
Chronos
I am certain she was, but... It appears too
much time has passed since she was hidden.
much time has passed since she was hidden.
Chronos
This place is infinite, and thus it cannot keep
anything finite for extended periods.
anything finite for extended periods.
Chronos
Unfortunately, the Rolotia we know is
likely no longer here.
likely no longer here.
Chronos
If she remains sealed by Nike, she may
have drifted to another point in time.
have drifted to another point in time.
Finn
Is there any trace of Rolotia's magic or
other tracks we can follow?
other tracks we can follow?
Chronos
I'm afraid not. Nike's sealing technique is
impeccable.
impeccable.
Finn
Is there nothing we can do? Damn it...
Finn
Wait! If nothing finite can stay here, then
those two must've left already too?
those two must've left already too?
Chronos
Indeed. They likely passed through here and
escaped to some other point in history.
escaped to some other point in history.
Chronos
Right now, all we can do is give chase and
thwart their foul scheme.
thwart their foul scheme.
Finn
You're right... That seems like our only
option...
option...
Chronos
Fortunately, it should be possible to track
them. Let us go.
them. Let us go.
Finn
(Rolotia... I'll find you once this is over, I
promise!)
promise!)
Finn
(So please, just wait a little bit longer!)
Finn
Where are we?
Chronos
This is the exact moment you came from,
Finn.
Finn.
Finn
So we're back to the present?
Nike
You've come after us. Even though you
know you can't win.
know you can't win.
Finn
Nike! Are you trying to destroy this world?
Nike
It's already begun.
Rolotia Dark
Hehe... Everything will vanish...
Finn
That boulder just disappeared! Is that Flash!?
Chronos
The situation is dire, Finn. This point in
time will soon cease to exist.
time will soon cease to exist.
Chronos
We must stop them immediately—
Nike
You can't.
Chronos
Ngh!
Finn
Lady Chronos! Stay back, I'll fight them!
Nike
You're such a nuisance...
Chronos
Those are the Wings of Time... One of the
ultimate techniques of time magic...
ultimate techniques of time magic...
Finn
Time-leap attacks? She's beyond what a
human eye can track!
human eye can track!
Chronos
I shall handle her time magic, Finn! You
focus on the offensive!
focus on the offensive!
Rolotia Dark
I won't let you stand in our way...
Chronos
Ngh! Time rebound!?
Nike
This is where we say goodbye—
???
I am here, Chronos!
Nike
Ngh... I know this spellwork!
Rolotia
Time magic is a sublime power! I won't
allow you to use it so crudely!
allow you to use it so crudely!
Finn
Rolotia!? Wait, are you the Rolotia we
know?
know?
Rolotia
Finn! I didn't expect to see you and Chronos
band together.
band together.
Rolotia
But I suppose it's more surprising to see a
second me.
second me.
Chronos
You arrived just in time, Rolotia. But how
did you free yourself from Nike's seal?
did you free yourself from Nike's seal?
Rolotia
...Someone helped me.
Nike
Someone broke my seal... The audacity...
Rolotia
Nike, I was so glad to see you again after
so long, and you went and locked me in
so long, and you went and locked me in
Rolotia
such a dark place...
Chronos
I find your carelessness alarming, Rolotia.
Have you already forgotten all my warnings?
Have you already forgotten all my warnings?
Rolotia
Ah, um... Ugh... I will do better.
Finn
Anyway, I'm just really glad you're safe.
Nike
Adding this tamed Rolotia to the equation
changes nothing...
changes nothing...
Nike
What I have here is the ultimate Rolotia—
unbound and perfect.
unbound and perfect.
Nike
You never stood a chance against us to
begin with...
begin with...
Rolotia
Tamed? What do you mean by that?
Nike
Exactly what it sounds like... You should
be free.
be free.
Nike
And yet here you are, suppressing your
power and feelings!
power and feelings!
Nike
My Rolotia... Eliminate this imposter!
Rolotia Dark
Vanish!
Rolotia
Ngh... Such overwhelming power...
Rolotia
But you're still a version of me who hasn't
walked the world for a thousand years,
walked the world for a thousand years,
Rolotia
who hasn't met all the people I have...
I have no intention of losing to you!
I have no intention of losing to you!
Rolotia Dark
Guh...
Nike
My Rolotia, overpowered? That's impossible...
Nike
Don't worry, I'll back you up!
Chronos
Nike, my child... You must face your own sins.
Nike
(Agh, I can't move!)
Chronos
Finn, now!
Finn
Sorry, Nike, but this is where it ends!
Nike
N-No...
Rolotia
We're done here too. Come, power of time—
heed my call!
heed my call!
Rolotia Dark
Agh... N-No... H-How?
Nooooooo!
Nooooooo!
Rolotia Dark
Ngh... I... I can't move... Is this...the end?
Rolotia
This is where your wrongdoings end, yes. But
many other things are still waiting ahead.
many other things are still waiting ahead.
Rolotia Dark
Things...other than despair?
Rolotia
Exactly. So please, have hope.
Rolotia Dark
Mm...
Finn
She looks...subdued now.
Rolotia
Nike... Why did you do all this?
Nike
I... I just wanted the freedom you talked
about.
about.
Nike
But even outside of the temple, there was
no such thing...
no such thing...
Nike
To me, freedom was you... And that moonlit
night when we met...
night when we met...
Nike
That was the only time I felt truly free.
Nike
I wanted to feel it again... So I searched
for you...
for you...
Nike
But when I found you, you were no longer
the same.
the same.
Nike
You had given up your life, become an
Avatar, and abandoned your freedom...
Avatar, and abandoned your freedom...
Nike
So I created another Rolotia for myself...
Rolotia
I see. How presumptuous of you.
Rolotia
I've always been free, Nike. When I was with
Cassius, and when I became an Avatar too.
Cassius, and when I became an Avatar too.
Rolotia
And you're free too. You don't need me
for that.
for that.
Nike
But... If you were always free, then... Then...!
Nike
Why didn't you take me with you?!
Rolotia
...!
Nike
I wanted to stay by your side! Forever
and ever and ever!
and ever and ever!
Nike
That alone...would've been enough for me...
Chronos
I see. You wished to reunite with Rolotia,
but it was not possible at the time.
but it was not possible at the time.
Finn
To think such a simple thing almost
brought about the end of the world...
brought about the end of the world...
Rolotia
I'm sorry, Nike... Sorry for breaking my
promise.
promise.
Rolotia
I thought keeping you out of this would
protect your future, but instead, I hurt you...
protect your future, but instead, I hurt you...
Nike
No, it's not your fault, Rolotia!
Nike
I... I never told you how I felt. If only I had
said I wanted to be by your side back then...
said I wanted to be by your side back then...
Nike
And you did remember our promise.
That alone is enough for me...
That alone is enough for me...
—Nike, defeated and battered as she was,
kept on apologizing for a long time.
kept on apologizing for a long time.
And Rolotia never stopped holding her tight.
Smile of Old
—A few days have passed since Flash
subsided.
subsided.
Finn was summoned to the Chambers of
Time.
Time.
Finn
(Lady Chronos's retreat is just as serene
as the last time.)
as the last time.)
Chronos
Finn, you have arrived right on time. How
have you fared since we last met?
have you fared since we last met?
Finn
Same as always! I'm glad to see you're
better already, Lady Chronos.
better already, Lady Chronos.
Chronos
Well, you should never underestimate a
Primordial's ability to heal.
Primordial's ability to heal.
Chronos
I am pleased to tell you that the anomaly
has been successfully neutralized.
has been successfully neutralized.
Finn
Does that mean the people displaced by
Flash are back home too?
Flash are back home too?
Chronos
Indeed, they are. All thanks to the efforts
of Nike and the alternate timeline's Rolotia.
of Nike and the alternate timeline's Rolotia.
Finn
Huh, they did that?
Chronos
Yes. They offered to help of their own volition,
in order to atone for what they had done.
in order to atone for what they had done.
Finn
And where are they now?
Chronos
Nike has returned to the Temple of Time to
start her training from the very beginning.
start her training from the very beginning.
Chronos
The priestesses gave her quite the
reprimand for her conduct.
reprimand for her conduct.
Finn
Still, I'm sure she's learned her lesson. She
can become a model priestess now.
can become a model priestess now.
Chronos
That is my belief as well.
Chronos
In secular society, is it not customary to
offer tea to your guests?
offer tea to your guests?
Chronos
Please wait here while I prepare some—
Finn
No, no need to trouble yourself—Aaand
she's gone.
she's gone.
Finn
Huh, what's that on the floor?
Finn
(One of Lady Chronos's books? I should put it
back. Ah, shoot, I didn't mean to open it—)
back. Ah, shoot, I didn't mean to open it—)
Finn
Hm? An illustration of two men embracing...?
Chronos
The tea is ready, Finn—
CRASH!
Finn
Lady Chronos! Are you okay? You're
trembling!
trembling!
Chronos
T-T-Trembling? N-N-Not at all. I, ah, just
dropped the tea and overreacted, that is all...
dropped the tea and overreacted, that is all...
Finn
Well, let me help you clean—
Chronos
No, no, I shall handle it myself.
Chronos
Um, as for that book...
Finn
Ah, sorry, it seems it flipped open when I
picked it up.
picked it up.
Chronos
That is hardly the issue...
Finn
Huh? It's not?
Chronos
I want you to know it is not mine. I would
never own such a thing.
never own such a thing.
Chronos
I swear upon my honor as a Primordial.
Finn
But isn't this your personal chamber?
Who else lives here?
Who else lives here?
Chronos
W-Well...It is temporal distortions!
Chronos
They sometimes bring...um...artistic books
like these into my retreat...
like these into my retreat...
Finn
Artistic books, I see... Interesting.
Chronos
It may be too much for someone like you.
Let us return it to its rightful place.
Let us return it to its rightful place.
Finn
(Now I'm even more intrigued...)
Finn
(But I've been scolded already, better not
push my luck.)
push my luck.)
Mysterious Girl
Hey...
Hey, you...
Hey, you...
Finn
Huh? Why is there a child in here...?
Mysterious Girl
I want candy! Give me some, or, or... I'm
gonna be angry!
gonna be angry!
Finn
Uh... Lady Chronos, who is this child?
Chronos
Oh, I forgot to inform you. This is that
other Rolotia.
other Rolotia.
Finn
The Rolotia from the anomaly? But... Why
is she so small?
is she so small?
Chronos
It is a side effect of time magic.
Finn
(Come to think of it, I remember
something like this happening before...)
something like this happening before...)
Chronos
We know not what might occur if we were
to return her to her original point in time.
to return her to her original point in time.
Chronos
Thus, I have decided to take her in.
Rolotia Dark
Hey! Are you gonna give me candy or not?
Finn
Uh, candy? I don't think I have any on
me.
me.
Rolotia Dark
Then can you go get some? Please?
If you do, I'll do aaanyyything you ask!
If you do, I'll do aaanyyything you ask!
Finn
Um, Lady Chronos...
Chronos
It appears her soul has regressed alongside
her body. She is quite an irreverent one.
her body. She is quite an irreverent one.
Rolotia
Did you call for me, Chronos?
Finn
Oh, our Rolotia's here too?
Rolotia
Ah, Finn, you were called as well? And
this must be... Ah...
this must be... Ah...
Rolotia Dark
Hi there∼
Rolotia
The version of me from that anomaly...?
Finn
I guess one can always recognize their
counterpart, huh?
counterpart, huh?
Rolotia
Of course. Her current state is clearly a
side effect of time magic.
side effect of time magic.
Rolotia Dark
Hey, do you have any candy?
Rolotia
Uh, yes, I do.
Rolotia Dark
Gimme.
Rolotia
Um... She doesn't resemble me at all
personality-wise...
personality-wise...
Chronos
Prolonged excessive use of time magic has
affected her very soul.
affected her very soul.
Rolotia
I guess we cannot blame the current her for
these side effects... All right, here you go.
these side effects... All right, here you go.
Rolotia Dark
Munch!
Rolotia Dark
Bleh...
Rolotia
I take back what I said. Chronos, this
child is far too insolent!
child is far too insolent!
Rolotia
Please administer proper discipline
immediately!
immediately!
Chronos
She will eventually return to her—your
usual self. We must exercise patience.
usual self. We must exercise patience.
Rolotia
Well, If she doesn't return to normal, I'll have
Nike take responsibility for her...
Nike take responsibility for her...
Chronos
On that subject, by what means did you
manage to break Nike's seal earlier, Rolotia?
manage to break Nike's seal earlier, Rolotia?
Finn
Right, you mentioned someone helped you.
Rolotia
Yes.
Rolotia
It must have been fate playing a trick on
me...
me...
Rolotia
Where am I...
Rolotia
It's so dark... So cold...
Rolotia
Such a cramped, unpleasant place... It feels
even more restrictive than the temple...
even more restrictive than the temple...
Rolotia
Am I going to be trapped here forever? Is
this really how it ends...?
this really how it ends...?
???
What is this? Some strange door?
Rolotia
Someone's there...
Rolotia
Do I...know this voice?
???
Ugh, what a pain. I'll just slash it open...
Hah!
Hah!
Oz
Easy.
Oz
Looks like one of the priestesses got you,
has she, Rolotia?
has she, Rolotia?
Rolotia
...Oz?
Oz
Why are you staring at me like that? You look
as if you've seen a ghost. I can't say I like it.
as if you've seen a ghost. I can't say I like it.
Rolotia
S-Sorry.
Oz
Get some rest. We have to be on our feet
early tomorrow.
early tomorrow.
Rolotia
A-All right...
Oz
Good. Worthy opponents await.
Rolotia
(Is this...a dream? No, I don't think it is...)
Rolotia
(I can feel his warmth as clearly as ever...)
Rolotia
(This must be Oz from the days we spent
fighting together...)
fighting together...)
Oz
What is it? Have something to say?
Rolotia
Um, not necessarily something to say... I
just...
just...
Rolotia
(If I get him to stay here, maybe I could
change his fate...)
change his fate...)
Rolotia
(But...doing so would disrupt the flow of
time... It's forbidden...)
time... It's forbidden...)
Rolotia
(But still... Still!)
Oz
Looks like you're wasting time worrying
about foolish things again, Rolotia.
about foolish things again, Rolotia.
Rolotia
Huh...?
Oz
Sure, I still don't know who I really am...
But one thing I can say for sure.
But one thing I can say for sure.
Oz
I am me. No matter what lies ahead, my
life is mine alone to live!
life is mine alone to live!
Rolotia
...!
Oz
When in doubt, just believe in yourself.
Oz
In the person you've been until now. The
choices you've made.
choices you've made.
Rolotia
(That's right... That's what he always did.)
Rolotia
(He lived as himself. I cannot tarnish the
path he walked...)
path he walked...)
Rolotia
You're right, your life is yours alone. No
question about it!
question about it!
Oz
Good. Then get some rest already. We'll
need your time powers in the coming battles.
need your time powers in the coming battles.
Rolotia
Hehe, you never change. All harsh words,
but gentle heart.
but gentle heart.
Oz
What are you on about... I'll be off.
Rolotia
Wait.
Oz
Hm? What is it now?
Rolotia
Oz...
Rolotia
Good night.
Oz
Was that really something you had to stop
me for? You're as weird as ever.
me for? You're as weird as ever.
Oz
Make sure you sleep well.
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Rolotia
Thank you, Oz.
Rolotia
May your soul rest in peace.
Rolotia
That is my most ardent wish.
I told myself this was nothing more than a
trick of fate.
trick of fate.
A fleeting bump in the flow of time.
But the fact that he appeared in my hour of
need... The meaning behind that coincidence...
need... The meaning behind that coincidence...
The warmth I felt... And the pain...
I can already see that I will question it all
for eternity.
for eternity.