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Act 3: The Avatars
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 1: Dandelio Forest
Rolotia
Soon...

Rolotia
He will gain complete control of that power.

Rolotia
The power to destroy the shackles of the
Void...

Rolotia
It is a power we cannot wield ourselves. An
unknown, and dangerously profane hope.

Rolotia
But it is a hope we have no choice but to
cling to.

Rolotia
The youth who drove the long-present evil
from this land is doomed to awaken no more.

Rolotia
So this man was our only option.

Rolotia
A diamond among warriors, powerful and
merciless, with limitless potential.

Rolotia
Though his past may be stained in salt and
blood...

Rolotia
He is the sword we must wield to protect
this land.

Rolotia
...Even if it means you burn up in the
process.

Rolotia
Indeed, this is the only way for you to
atone for your past sins...

Rolotia
"Oz."

Theo
Is this it?

Elmina
Yeah. This is Dandelio Forest.

Ga'Luga
Elves and kud live closely together here.

Rizette
And it's the fastest route to Astrid!

Oz
...

Oz
(Astrid von Draclow, the hero who ended
the Pandemonium...)

Oz
After defeating Ul Ganan, one of the Gru
Grim's Apostles, we discovered his plan.

Oz
A plan to assassinate Commander Astrid
of the Red Dragon Knights.

Oz
She's the hero who ended the last
Pandemonium, or so I'm told.

Oz
She's the talk of Erden, so the Gru Grim
want to sacrifice her to their god.

Oz
I don't know what they're trying to
achieve, and I don't care.

Oz
If I stick around this Astrid woman...

Oz
Soon enough, the Gru Grim's Apostles will
rear their ugly heads.

Ga'Luga
You could have stayed in Me'Dracona to
question Ul Ganan, Elmina.

Theo
You want to find the location of the First
Apostle, don't you?

Elmina
What are you saying? Our great hero is in
danger!

Elmina
Besides, it looks like it'll be a while before
Ul Ganan wakes up.

Elmina
And A'Zelmeda was all for taking charge of
the questioning.

Elmina
"Anything for my dear Brother Oz!"

Oz
...

Rizette
Fraternal love carries a lot of weight in
szi culture.

Theo
He didn't just agree to watch Ul Ganan,
he gave us all these supplies, too!

Rizette
We didn't have a choice but to leave a
message for the backup from Rigland.

Theo
I hope we can meet up with them
somewhere soon...

Ga'Luga
It has been non-stop chaos with all this
Gru Grim business.

Rizette
Yes. We need to prioritize reaching
Astrid.

Theo
We should find the Chief of Dandelio and
ask them to let us pass through!

Elmina
About that...

Ga'Luga
Something isn't right.

Elmina
We're pretty far into the forest now. Why
hasn't anyone stopped us?

Oz
The air is tense.

Rizette
Be on your guard. Elmina, will you let us
know if there is any strange magic around?

Elmina
You got it.

Theo
I guess this won't be a stroll in the woods...

Optional
Ga'Luga
This looks like a kud cottage.

Theo
There's no one inside...

Rizette
It looks like the occupants left suddenly.

Elmina
Do you think one of the kud from earlier
lives here?

Oz
This is waste of time.

Theo
Oz, wait! There could be a clue here...

Rizette
He's right. We should prioritize finding
someone to talk to.

Theo
I guess you're right...

Oz
(There are no Apostles in this forest. No
point sticking around.)

Theo
...

Elves
...

Kud
...

Theo
Woah! Where did all these people come
from?!

Rizette
Are they locals? Stay back! We're not
here to fight!

Rizette
We are the Rigland Red Dragon Strike
Force! We wish to speak with your chief!

Elf
gGRRrrr...!!

Kud
RAraaraaRRgH!

Elmina
Something's wrong with these guys!

Oz
They're not playing around!

Ga'Luga
Rizette! What do you want us to do, pull
back?

Rizette
Aim to disarm and capture! You too,
Oz!

Oz
Grr... Don't tell me what to do!

[Mission 3-1-1]

Elves
uUUurGHh...?

Kud
Ahh... uRGh...

Theo
Phew... Are these more of the Gru Grim's
Apostles...?

Oz
No.

Elmina
They have strange magic, but they're not
demons...

Ga'Luga
They seem ill, but they were still able to
command their summons in battle.

Rizette
They're not in any condition to talk. We
should find someone who is.

Elmina
What is going on here?

Optional
Rizette
What's this?

Elmina
There, over by that boulder!

Theo
Those elves and kud are surrounding
someone!

Oz
Looks like a kud woman.

Ga'Luga
They are behaving like the ones we fought
earlier!

Rizette
Help her! Disarm them!

Optional
Rizette
This looks like it will come in handy!

[Mission 3-1-2]

Theo
Are you okay?

Kud Woman
Yes, thanks to you.

Rizette
We are the Rigland Red Dragon Strike
Force. I'm Rizette, the captain.

Kud Woman
You're one of Rigland's heroes! No
wonder you're all so strong.

Ga'Luga
We caught some others like this earlier.
They are further back along this path.

Rizette
Who are you? Do you live here?

Kud Woman
My name is Sherry. I'm chief of the
Dandelio kud.

Elmina
Why would these guys attack their own
chief?

Sherry
You've probably guessed, but I don't
think they're acting of their own will.

Sherry
That demonic beast made them this way.

Oz
Beast...?

Sherry
We don't know what it is exactly.

Sherry
It has the ability to drive anyone it injures
into a state of frenzy.

Rizette
You think the ones we met earlier were
like that too?

Sherry
Most likely. I was looking for them with
my comrade, but we were separated...

Sherry
Please, could you help me find him?

Rizette
Of course. Do you have any idea where
he could be?

Sherry
We agreed to meet at the house of the
elven chief if something happened.

Oz
Rizette...

Rizette
We can't just ignore her when she needs
help. Can you show us the way, Sherry?

Sherry
Of course! Thank you!

Oz
...

Optional
Ludorié
This dish is quite delicious.

Theo
I'm glad you like it!

Ludorié
You made this? I didn't realize humans
could develop such skill in infancy.

Elmina
Theo's an exception. Not many people can
make something this good on the road.

Ga'Luga
He may be young, but we couldn't have
defeated the Eternal without him.

Theo
I'm sure that's not true! But thank you,
Ga'Luga.

Rizette
(Yes... Praise Theo...)
Everyone should praise Theo...

Elmina
Rizette... You said the last part out loud.

Theo
Oz! You left your greens again!

Ga'Luga
I saw him sneakily throwing them in the
bushes last time.

Oz
No one asked you.

Rizette
You threw away Theo's cooking?!

Oz
(?! Rizette's power surged upward all of
a sudden...)

Theo
I tried something to make it more
palatable for you... Still no good, huh?

Oz
What I eat and don't eat is my business.
You should just make what you please.

Theo
I can't help but worry about your health,
though...

Elmina
With kids, you have to start them with
sweet stuff like pumpkin.

Elmina
And make a big fuss when they eat some,
even if it's only a little bit.

Oz
...

Elmina
Hey, don't glare at me! I was just giving
an example!

Theo
Did you have a bad experience with
vegetables in the past, Oz?

Oz
...

Female Voice
You can't eat it? This is full of nutrients
you need to stay healthy.

Female Voice
Fine. Your training for today is to eat
everything on this plate.

Female Voice
You told me you ate mud and straw to
survive, and this is too bitter for you?

Female Voice
Get back here! You're going to eat this
even if I have to force it down your throat!

Oz
No more leaves...

Rizette
(He looks traumatized...)

Ga'Luga
(That is a new expression for him.)

Elmina
(I probably shouldn't pick on him for this
any more...)

Theo
Hmm... Sweet vegetables, huh?

Male Voice
Stop right there, human!

Rizette
?!

Elven Man
I didn't think humans would come slinking
in here at a time like this...

Elven Man
Leave! This forest is the territory of the
elves and the kud.

Sherry
Wait, Ludorié! These people are from the
Rigland Red Dragon Knights.

Sherry
They saved me!

Ludorié
Sherry! You're okay?!

Ludorié
The Red Dragon Knights...?

Sherry
They managed to capture some of the
people driven wild by the beast!

Sherry
I can tell you where to find them. We need
to send people there immediately!

Ludorié
Alright, calm down. But Red Dragon
Knights or otherwise...

Ludorié
I refuse to allow a pack of armed
humans free reign in our forest.

Rizette
We apologize for entering your domain
without permission.

Rizette
But I believe we can help you, if you'll
explain the situation.

Oz
?!

Oz
(whisper) Rizette, what are you planning?

Sherry
We can trust them. And they're probably
our best chance at getting through this.

Ludorié
...

Ludorié
...Let's continue this indoors.

Rizette
Okay.

Optional
Luna
Ah! Solas, look! It's the Red Dragon
Knights!

Solas
Fancy meeting you here! We were on an
adventure, but we got lost in this forest.

Luna
It's weird in here... It feels like the air is
buzzing or something.

Solas
I really want to know what's going on, but I
think we need to be careful in here.

Luna
Yeah... A peculiar situation like this calls
for an ordinary battle to balance it out!

Solas
Your logic is an even bigger mystery than
this forest...

Solas
Seriously?! Is there anything you'd say no
to?!

Luna
A truly powerful warrior is incapable of
turning down a challenge, Solas!

Solas
You're all beyond the scope of my
reasoning... But alright, let's go!!

[S-Mission 3-1-1]

Optional
Optional
Luna
Nyaaaaah?!

Solas
Urgh... Is it over already?

Luna
Boo!! I was sure we could win this time
since you guys are tired...

Solas
But as soon as the battle started it was like
you were back at full strength...

Luna
Grr! Next time we'll have a singing contest
instead! Girls only!

Solas
Where in Erden did you get that idea?!
Anyway... As always, thanks for the battle!

Ludorié
The beast was first spotted in the
forest three days ago.

Sherry
It affected some young elves and kud, as
well as some of the forest's monsters.

Ga'Luga
And those affected began to attack
others?

Elmina
Attacking anything that moves without
prejudice... Scary stuff.

Rizette
But they band together with other affected
individuals?

Ludorié
Yes. That's why it was easy to round
them up all at once. At first.

Sherry
But there are more and more of them
every day...

Ludorié
Eventually, eyewitnesses were able to tell
us what was happening.

Ludorié
A strange beast is attacking people. Those
it injures are driven wild.

Theo
A giant beast, the likes of which no one
in Dandelio has ever seen before...

Rizette
Is it a curse? Or some kind of poison?

Ludorié
We believe it is poison. Detoxifying the
wounds helps in the early stages.

Ludorié
Some folk we caught have already
regained their sanity following treatment.

Ludorié
They have no memories of the time they
were ill, though.

Sherry
Unless we can track down this mysterious
beast, people will continue to be hurt...

Rizette
Tell us where the beast was sighted.

Rizette
You can count on us to handle it!

Sherry
We will do what we can to help you!
Ludorié, tell them where it was last seen!

Ludorié
...I will take you there myself.

Sherry
Ludorié?

Ludorié
I don't care whose name you march
under, an outsider is an outsider.

Ludorié
I won't allow you to fight unsupervised
in our homeland.

Sherry
Honestly, why are you so stubborn?!
They saved some of our people already!

Sherry
You really need to do something about
your irrational distrust of humans.

Ludorié
Sherry, stay here and coordinate the
groups still out catching people!

Ludorié
Captain, let's go.

Sherry
Ludorié, wai—! Honestly! Sorry, Captain.
He's stubborn, but he's a good kid. So...

Rizette
Don't worry, you can count on us. Stay
here and protect your people.

Ludorié
"Good kid"? I'm nearly a century older
than that brat!

Rizette
Why don't you just admit that you're
worried about her?

Ludorié
Do not speak as though you understand
me, outsi—!

Ludorié
...I am sorry. Thank you for helping
Sherry and our people, Captain Rizette.

Rizette
No need to thank me, Ludorié. Please
take us to where the beast was sighted.

Oz
What are you trying to accomplish here,
Rizette?

Rizette
We're knights—it's our duty to help
people.

Oz
Have you forgotten that your Commander
is in danger?

Oz
This incident has nothing to do with the
Gru Grim. It's a waste of time.

Oz
Let them handle their own problems. We
need to find Astrid as quickly as—

Theo
Exactly! That's why we should handle this
as quickly as possible.

Ga'Luga
It should not take long with our abilities.

Oz
You...

Elmina
Rizette doesn't back down when she gets
like this, Oz. Time to suck it up and help!

Ludorié
The beast was sighted close to the heart
of the forest. Let's go!

Rizette
Okay!

Oz
...

Optional
Ga'Luga
So this is the guardhouse. Empty just as
you said, Ludorié.

Oz
This is a waste of time.

Ludorié
...

Ludorié
Hold on a moment.

Theo
What's that huge box, Ludorié?

Ludorié
Weapons. Powerful ones. Normally we
restrict their use in our forest.

Ludorié
But now is the time to use them.

Oz
These are...

Ga'Luga
...Excellent weapons.

Rizette
Is it really okay for us to take them?

Ludorié
This forest sheltered the elves of Hymelia
when they were persecuted by humans.

Ludorié
That experience has made me ever
cautious of them. Perhaps too cautious.

Ludorié
Captain Rizette. I want to believe that you
and your knights are worthy of trust.

Rizette
Thank you, Ludorié. We won't let you
down.

Ludorié
Let me ask you again. Please, help rid
Dandelio of this beast!

Rizette
You have my word!

[Mission 3-1-3]

Ga'Luga
I believe these used to be bandits.

Elmina
Their eyes were wild. And that strength
wasn't natural.

Rizette
We have to stop this beast while it's still
in the forest!

Ludorié
Why now? Our soldiers just got back from
the frontlines...

Ga'Luga
The elves and kud of Dandelio are highly
sought after for their excellent teamwork.

Ludorié
Many of my brothers and sisters went to
Me'Rizanté. Perhaps you met them.

Ga'Luga
Then they are my brothers and sisters
also. If this is their home, I will protect it.

Ludorié
Ga'Luga...

Oz
...

Rizette
Is something wrong, Oz?

Oz
Up until now, we've been heading toward
the exit of this forest.

Oz
No matter what detours the rest of you
make, I will remain on this path.

Rizette
Oz...

Theo
H-Hey! Whichever way we go, we should
make sure we take regular breaks.

Theo
It looks like there's a nice pond up
ahead, why don't we stop there for lunch?

Oz
...Do as you wish.

Ludorié
That pond is quite far from where the
beast has been sighted. It should be safe.

Rizette
Okay. We should consider stopping there.

Theo
Yeah!

Rizette
(Thank you, Theo...)

???
Groaaargh... Roaaaaargh...

Oz
!

Theo
What was that?

Rizette
Ludorié, was that the...?

Ludorié
I believe so. My people described its cries
in a similar way.

Elmina
Here we go!

Ga'Luga
That was an intimidation call. It knows
we're here.

Rizette
There's a fork in the road. Which way did
it come from?

Ludorié
The path ahead leads deeper into the forest.

Ludorié
There's a guardhouse to the right. No one
will be there, though.

Elmina
There's too much echo. I couldn't tell
which way those roars came from.

Oz
The path ahead leads out of this forest.

Theo
That's true... But...

Ludorié
Didn't you say you were passing through
on business?

Rizette
Yes, we're on a mission.

Ludorié
Then why...?

Elmina
Our Captain can't ignore people in need.

Elmina
Doesn't make it easy to get stuff done,
but that's what I like about her.

Ga'Luga
We are yet to make any major detours.
This shouldn't delay us long.

Rizette
Exactly.

Oz
...

Ludorié
Are all the Red Dragon Knights like this?

Rizette
Helping people is the most important
thing that we do.

Rizette
Now, which way should we go?

Ludorié
I-It's close!

Ga'Luga
Indeed...

Rizette
?

Rizette
(This smell... It's so familiar...)

Oz
It's headed our way!

Beast
ROOOAAAAARGH!!

Elmina
This is the beast you've been talking
about? It looks pretty tough!

Rizette
?!

Theo
This... This beast, it looks just like...!

Ga'Luga
This cannot be...

Ga'Luga
(Druke...?!)

Oz
...?!

Oz
(What is this monster... Why does it feel
so familiar?!)

Ludorié
So this is the beast that has been driving
my people to madness...

Elmina
It's gonna charge! Don't let it draw blood!

[Mission 3-1-4]

Beast
Groaagh!! Roaaargh...!

Ludorié
Ughh!!

Theo
Ludorié!

Rizette
It scratched him! Quick, disinfect the
wound!

Ga'Luga
It's trying to run! Stop it!

Elmina
Too late. It's a pretty nimble climber for
such a huge brute.

Theo
?

Theo
(Something just fell out of that tree...)

Oz
...

Rizette
Ludorié, are you alright?

Ludorié
Y-Yes. I've cleaned the wound. It seems
I just slowed you down... I am sorry.

Elmina
It won't be going far with those wounds.

Elmina
Rizette, Ga'Luga... What was that? Why
weren't you using your full strength?

Rizette
Elmina...

Ga'Luga
That beast...

Theo
Hey, look at this!

Oz
It's a bag. What about it?

Theo
I think that beast dropped it!

Ludorié
That bag is in the fashion of the Dandelio
kud. Perhaps it stole it from...

Ludorié
!

Rizette
Ludorié? What's wrong?

Ludorié
This embroidery...

Elmina
Oh, that's the little flower this forest is
named after, isn't it?

Elmina
Do you know who owns it?

Ludorié
There are only two with a bag like this...

Ludorié
One of them is Sherry, Chief of the
Dandelio kud. The other is...

Ludorié
Her younger brother... Rossiu!

Ga'Luga
?!

Ga'Luga
(This is beginning to sound just like
what happened with Druke!)

Rizette
I knew it... That beast, it smelled like
Aeon Thorns!

Oz
(Smell? Thorns...?)

Oz
(Why do those two keep looking at me?)

Theo
I found this inside the bag...

Oz
A book? No... A diary?

Ludorié
That... That's Rossiu's!

Rizette
Ludorié... Do you mind if we read it?

Rizette
It might shed a light on what's really
behind all of this.

Ludorié
...Very well.

Rolotia
Oz...

Rolotia
The power you nurture is a weapon
capable of altering fate...

Rolotia
But you cannot escape from the fate you
set in the stone of the past.

Rolotia
That is beyond any power of yours.

Chapter 2: Residual Fate
It was just like Sherry said.


I didn't have what it takes to be a mercenary.


I can't help being small. But what I lack in size I've always made up for with brains.


I thought that would take me anywhere.





But in the outside world, my knowledge was like a raindrop in a downpour.


I learned that the hard way on the battlefield.


So I ran. I left my comrades from Dandelio...


And I ran away to save my own skin.

Ludorié
Rossiu was a frail child, but he had a good
head on his shoulders.

Ludorié
Everyone expected him to become vice
chief one day.

Ludorié
But that wasn't what Rossiu wanted. He
left the forest to become a mercenary.

Rizette
This diary is nothing but details about
how hard being a mercenary was.

Rizette
And complaints about his comrades and
superiors...

Elmina
So the kid couldn't take it and quit, huh?

Rizette
Yes... And then...

Rizette
He met her.

She said she was a doctor.


She told me there was a quick and easy way to get stronger.


She healed my old leg injury in half a day.


So I trusted her. I took the thorn that she said would give me great power.

She...

Dr. Ossia was a miracle worker!

Rizette
Ossia, the first Aeon Lord that we
defeated?!

Ga'Luga
The one who created the Aeon Thorns
that drove Druke mad...

Oz
...

Oz
(It sounds like they fought the one who
created this beast in the past, and won.)

Oz
(Why does this all sound so familiar...?)

Theo
The thorn Rossiu is talking about... It
must be...

Elmina
(I think I understand why everyone's
acting weird toward Oz now...)

Ludorié
You're saying Rossiu had dealings with
an Aeon Lord?!

Oz
...Then what?

Rizette
What?

Oz
Does it say what happened after he used
the thorn?

Rizette
Y-Yes...

I get taller every day.


I'm getting stronger, and my appetite is growing. I feel like I could run all day.


I can beat opponents as big as houses by myself! I bet I could do it bare-handed!


Food, food is so good! No matter what I eat, it's delicious!


I'm always hungry. I feel the best when I'm fighting.


Tonight, I hurt my superior, and I discovered something interesting.


He attacked me, his subordinate, like a manic beast. A foolish beast.


I'm going to drive everyone who mistreated me mad.


Ossia said the prototype was a failure. It can't be controlled.


Ossia said there's no way I can turn back to normal. I am bbbbroken.





OSSsIAAAAA


Sherry Look, I'm sTRonG! I'm the STroNGEsT!


OsssiiAAAAAA


OSSiA Is gONe ShErrY


pLEasE lOOk lOOK aT mEEEEEE

Rizette
That's the last page.

Ludorié
Rossiu returned to Dandelio...?! Is that
beast really him?!

Ludorié
What am I supposed to do? What I am
going to tell Sherry?!

Theo
I'm sorry, Ludorié... Please, take a deep
breath!

Ludorié
You defeated the Aeon Lord, didn't you?
Isn't there some way to save Rossiu?!

Rizette
Ludorié...

Ga'Luga
...

Oz
Let's go.

Rizette
Oz...?

Oz
Whether we save him or kill him, we need
to find him first.

Ga'Luga
That is true, but...

Rizette
Are you sure, Oz?

Oz
Do you want to keep discussing this? Does
it bother you that I changed my mind?

Rizette
No, it's fine. Please, help us find the beast!

Oz
You are more equipped to find it than me.
Didn't you say it had a smell?

Rizette
...I'll see what I can do!

Ludorié
I'll join you. I have to do what I can while
Rossiu... While this beast is in my forest.

Rizette
Alright. Let's go!

Rizette
Let's stop Rossiu before he can do any
more harm!

Optional
Rizette
Lucky!

[Mission 3-2-1]

Kud
Ugh... Urghh....?

Kud
What... What I am doing here?

Theo
They must have been poisoned...

Ludorié
But their symptoms are still mild. They
must have been attacked recently.

Rizette
He must be close...

Elmina
He doesn't give off much magic. Rizette's
nose will be more help here than me.

Rizette
We can't just rely on the smell. Everyone,
look out for traces like footprints.

Theo
We shouldn't forget to look up, too.

Ga'Luga
Indeed. He may be large, but he's nimble.

Oz
I see a house and a pine tree forest up
ahead. He could be hiding in either.

Rizette
Yes... Which one should we check first?

[S-Mission 3-2-1]

Optional
Optional
Oz
Monsters...

Theo
They were huge... But it didn't seem like
they were on a rampage.

Ludorié
They're not usually aggressive. They were
likely hiding here since they were attacked.

Ga'Luga
But they attacked as soon as we drew
close. They could have hurt someone.

Elmina
At any rate, this doesn't seem like the
right direction.

Rizette
Right. Let's look elsewhere.

Rizette
How were the residents of the house,
Ludorié?

Ludorié
They are safe. They saw what may have
been Rossiu pass by not long ago.

Ga'Luga
So we are headed in the right direction.

Elmina
He's moving faster than us, though.

Theo
If only we could figure out the logic
behind his movements...

Oz
From what he wrote in that diary, he's
quite attached to his sister.

Ludorié
You don't think he's searching for
Sherry?!

Oz
No. Everything we know indicates he's
still in this part of the forest.

Theo
Maybe... He's searching for his home?

Ludorié
The traditional home of the kud chiefs is
in the heart of the forest.

Ludorié
Rossiu kept a private study nearby
for three years before he left.

Rizette
We should check both of these places.

Ludorié
The House of Chiefs is closer. Let's
check there first!

Optional
Rizette
What do you think, Ga'Luga?

Ga'Luga
He did not react when the Aeon Thorns
were mentioned.

Ga'Luga
It would seem he does not know about
them.

Rizette
I want to believe that... But...

Ga'Luga
According to the diary, Rossiu was one of
the first test subjects.

Rizette
You think Ossia did these tests on her
own?

Ga'Luga
Yes. It is likely that Norza the Aeon Lord
was not involved in this incident.

Oz
What are you two doing? You're
supposed to be looking for footprints.

Rizette
W-We are!

Ga'Luga
We should focus on catching Rossiu for
now.

Rizette
Right...

Kud
RAAAAARRRGH!!

[Mission 3-2-2]

Rizette
He's out cold. We'll have to come back for
him later.

[Mission 3-2-3]

Ga'Luga
Look, up there in that tree!

Oz
A broken branch. Freshly broken.

Theo
Do you think Rossiu passed through
here?

Rizette
I think I can smell the Aeon Thorns... But
I'm not certain.

Ludorié
Captain, the House of Chiefs... Sherry's
house is just over that bridge.

Ludorié
Rossiu's study is off to the side.

Elmina
Whichever way we go, we should be ready
for anything.

Theo
Ah...

Ga'Luga
Looks like something smashed the door
in.

Elmina
It looks a little rough, but not rough
enough for a burglary.

Ludorié
Do you think Rossiu has been here?!

Oz
These broken vials look like they held
some kind of medicine.

Ludorié
Sherry's herbal remedies. They're very
effective.

Elmina
It looks like something drank them.

Theo
Maybe the beast... Maybe Rossiu knew he
could heal his wounds here.

Rizette
He might still have some of his sanity!

Ludorié
Is that possible?!

Ga'Luga
He may have calmed down after healing
his wounds.

Theo
Maybe we can speak to him! We have
to find him quickly!

Ludorié
Yes! Ah, wait a moment...

Ludorié
Sherry, we're borrowing some medicine.
Who knows what awaits us...

???
ROAAAAAAARGH!!

Theo
Wah! W-Was that...?

Ludorié
Rossiu?!

Oz
Look, on top of that cottage!

Elmina
So he did come back to his place!

Beast
ROAAAAAAARGH!!

Rizette
His wounds are healed... But he's not as
quick as he was before!

Ga'Luga
Looks like he's out of stamina. Now...

Ludorié
Rossiu...

Ludorié
It's me, Ludo! You know me...

Beast
...!

Ludorié
Rossiu, you're not well... But we can help
you! I know we can...!

Ludorié
I'm sorry for attacking you earlier. We
won't hurt you again... So please!

Ludorié
Rossiu.... Please, look at me!

Beast
...

Beast
ROOOOAAAAAARGH!!

Theo
Wh-What's going on?!

Elmina
He's calling all the people and monsters he
turned!

Ludorié
Rossiu! Please, stop! Are we not allies?
Why are you doing this?!

Rossiu
Roaaargh...

Rossiu
mORe... aLLiEs...

Rizette
He spoke!

Rossiu
iF I... h-hAVe aLLiEs... nO mORe...
eNEmIES...!

Rossiu
nO ONe... cAN h-HURt me... ANYmOrE!!

Ludorié
Rossiu.... Rossiu!!

Oz
Get ready.

Rizette
Oz?! B-But...

Oz
Don't just stand there!

Oz
He can no longer hear us!!

[Mission 3-2-4]

Rossiu
Roargh... Groaaaargh....

Ludorié
R-Rossiu... Why...?!

Ga'Luga
It's just like it was with Druke... No,
worse...

Rizette
He's gone too long with the Aeon Thorns
inside him...

Elmina
I can't watch this anymore.

Elmina
Shouldn't we put him out of his misery...?

Theo
...

Oz
...

Oz
I've seen this before.

Oz
Sometime, somewhere, I've seen this all
before.

Oz
This must be part of my fate. The fate that
those two are using to bind me.

Oz
But now, I am looking on as an outsider.

Oz
What am I supposed to do? What am I
supposed to remember?

Oz
No... I don't have to do anything.

Oz
My mission is... My purpose is their...

Oz
My...?

Oz
...Rossiu.

Rossiu
Groa...argh...?

Oz
You wish to force people to gather around
you? No... It's recognition you want.

Oz
From the people in this forest. And more
than anything, from your sister.

Rizette
Oz? What are you...?

Theo
Wait...!

Oz
Hold on to that desire! You are bound by
fate...

Oz
But I will cut those bonds!

Rolotia
Oz, no! You mustn't!

Rolotia
That power is for freeing Erdeners from
bonds laid on them from another world!

Rolotia
That kud's time is already at a close!

Oz
Shut up! This is my power! I'll use it to
cut whatever bonds I wish!

Oz
Even those of a life abandoned by an
Avatar of the Primordials!

Rolotia
You arrogant... No such power exists in
this world, Oz!

Rolotia
Stop! If you use your life force on such an
impossible endeavor, you'll...

Rolotia
Oz!

Oz
!!

Rossiu
Thank...you...

Rossiu
For looking...at me...

Rossiu
For truly...looking at me...

Rossiu
My friends...

Rossiu
Ludo...

Rossiu
Sherry...

Rossiu
I'm...sorry...

Ludorié
Captain Rizette... Knights of the Red
Dragon Strike Force...

Ludorié
Thank you. For everything...

Sherry
Everyone infected by the beast's poison
is on the way to a full recovery!

Rizette
I'm glad...

Rizette
I'm glad this incident can end without any
more lives lost.

Theo
...

Sherry
Where's Oz? I heard he was the one who
defeated the beast. I wanted to thank him.

Rizette
I'm sorry, he's...shy.

Elmina
Hey Cap... Shouldn't we get going?

Ga'Luga
Yes. Our mission is urgent, after all...

Ludorié
...Please, come visit us again. Dandelio
will give you a warm welcome.

Sherry
Yes! Hopefully by that time my brother
Rossiu will be home, too.

Rizette
Y-Your brother...?

Sherry
He left the forest to become a mercenary,
even though he doesn't like to fight...

Sherry
But he's a smart kid. I'm sure his wits
saw him through every battle.

Theo
Sherry...

Elmina
Theo! Come on, Cap.

Sherry
S-Sorry. Seeing Captain Rizette and Theo
made me all nostalgic...

Rizette
N-No need to apologize. I... I look
forward to our next meeting.

Rizette
Until then...

Rizette
...

Rizette
Is this really okay?

Ga'Luga
We disposed of his body and his things.
Nothing should give away the truth.

Elmina
There's no way of saying what the right
thing to do here was.

Elmina
But we just sentenced Sherry to a life of
waiting for someone who'll never return.

Rizette
...

Theo
If only... If only we'd met Rossiu just a
little sooner...!

Ga'Luga
Theo...

Elmina
What's Oz doing over there?

Oz
...You're back.

Elmina
What's got into you? You look awkward.

Rizette
How are you feeling after using your
power?

Theo
Ludorié and Sherry were really grateful
for everything you did.

Oz
...Is that so.

Rizette
Oh... This is the last place we fought
Rossiu...

Theo
Are these...flowers?

Ga'Luga
They are dandelios. This forest is named
after them.

Elmina
Sherry said they symbolize a safe journey.
Wait...

Rizette
Oz... Did you...?

Oz
...It's spring.

Oz
Perhaps some seeds floated here on the
breeze.

Theo
...Maybe they did.

Rizette
It is spring, after all.

Oz
Let's go.

Theo
Right behind you!

Rolotia
Fate...

Rolotia
Fate is the footprints behind and the
shadow of those yet untrodden.

Rolotia
All I can do is carve these events into
history.

Rolotia
It is the fate of many to have their futures
cut short before they were ready,

Rolotia
Even then, it is my fate simply to look on,
and remember.

Rolotia
I have never...

Rolotia
...laid flowers.

Rolotia
Oz... No matter what you do...

Rolotia
Your sins will not be forgiven.

Chapter 3: A Rocky Reunion
Allira Village Surrounds
East Massia

Knight B
The messenger has returned! Most of the
residents have evacuated, but...

Knight A
More hostiles have been sighted! They are
advancing along the river!

Astrid
Tell the vanguard to continue protecting
the evacuees.

Astrid
The main unit will advance and confront this
new group!

Knight B
B-But Commander! If we do that, the
main unit will be surrounded!

Knight A
Should we not make our way around and
rejoin the vanguard?!

Mysha
We can't risk the villagers getting caught
up in the battle.

Mysha
The main unit will act as a distraction
until the evacuation's all finished.

Mysha
Right, Commander?

Astrid
Exactly.

Knight B
Y-Yes ma'am. Send the messenger back
to the vanguard!

Knight A
Commander, Lieutenant! We will protect
you, even at the cost of our own lives!

Astrid
And we will protect you. That way, the
Red Dragons will be untouchable!

Knight A
Yes ma'am!

Mysha
I don't think these are just bandits.
Their timing is too sharp.

Astrid
They must have a leader. Their target is
most likely...

Mysha
You, Tori.

Astrid
...I'm sorry, Mee.

Mysha
Don't apologize, silly.

Mysha
This is what I'm here for! I worked hard
to be your bodyguard.

Astrid
Mee... Thank you. Let's beat them at
their own game!

Astrid
Knights, prepare to move out!

All
Yes ma'am!

Theo
Look! Those flags—it's the Red Dragon
Knights!

Elmina
They've been fighting. With a large group,
by the looks of it.

Ga'Luga
Against bandits? Where are Astrid and
Mysha?

Rizette
Hmm... I can't make them out yet.

Oz
We'll have to get closer and ask someone.

Rizette
Right. Let's keep moving!

Ga'Luga
It looks like the knights are divided into
two main forces.

Oz
The smaller unit seems to be protecting
that village.

Elmina
Hey, you two. Back already?

Theo
Yup!

Rizette
According to the family in that house, armed
hostiles showed up before the knights.

Theo
When the knights arrived, they started
evacuating people right away.

Theo
But while they were doing that, another
group showed up.

Ga'Luga
Did they know where Astrid and Mysha
are?

Theo
No. They haven't been anywhere near the
actual fighting.

Rizette
I'm going to leave some knights to guard
the houses around here.

Elmina
I'm sure Mysha and Astrid wouldn't let
themselves get caught unawares, but...

Ga'Luga
They may do something reckless to protect
a civilian.

Rizette
Let's keep moving!

Ga'Luga
Rizette, look! In those rocks up ahead!

Rizette
Red Dragon Knights!

Oz
They're fighting something.

Elmina
I don't see Mysha or Astrid. But these guys
are our allies, we should lend them a hand!

Rizette
Let's charge in from the side! Knights,
prepare to engage!

Optional
Rizette
Lucky!

[Mission 3-3-1]

Knight A
Captain Rizette! I never expected to meet
you here.

Rizette
Are your soldiers all okay?

Knight A
Yes, thanks to your assistance we have
no major injuries!

Ga'Luga
Do you know where the Commander and
Lieutenant Mysha are?

Knight B
Sir Ga'Luga, Me'Rizanté's Diamond Scale!
You are fighting alongside us again?!

Knight A
The Commander and her bodyguard are
with the main force, facing the enemy!

Knight B
If you follow the river you should be able
to catch up with them!

Rizette
Thank you. Knights, we will follow the
river and unite with the main unit!

Knight A
Good luck! We will regroup and join
you shortly!

Optional
Fenn Fal
Hello again. Remember me? Fenn Fal, the
traveling fencer.

Fenn Fal
What's that? Who are all these unconscious
men? They were terrorizing this region.

Fenn Fal
They attacked me with no explanation, so I
defended myself. They are quite peculiar...

Fenn Fal
(These are the men who hired me to take
out one of the Red Dragon Knights.)

Fenn Fal
(I did not expect them to attack me when I
turned down the job.)

Fenn Fal
This unpleasant matter aside, would you
care for a duel?

Fenn Fal
I'll be here for a while. You can come back
later if you are busy.

Fenn Fal
Although I asked, I am surprised you
accepted in this situation.

Fenn Fal
Very well. En garde!

[S-Mission 3-3-1]

Optional
Optional
Fenn Fal
I am impressed. No matter how dire the
situation, you always give your all.

Fenn Fal
(I have much to learn from these people. I
felt it at our first exchange of blows.)

Fenn Fal
(As an avenger-for-hire, I must continue to
polish my skills. This is an opportunity.)

Fenn Fal
Thank you for the match. Again, I have
learned much.

Fenn Fal
I hope this peculiar fate brings us together
again. Until then, I bid you farewell.

[Mission 3-3-2]

Ga'Luga
Were they...?

Oz
Servants of the Gru Grim? Most likely.

Rizette
Is the assassination plan in motion
already?!

Elmina
Does that mean there are Apostles
nearby?!

Oz
Not necessarily. It seems like the Apostles
can control their servants from afar.

Theo
There's no people around. Everyone must
have evacuated.

Rizette
...I can hear the sounds of a battle.

Oz
From upstream?

Ga'Luga
If we go where the fighting is, we will
eventually find Astrid and Mysha.

Ga'Luga
I wish there were a more efficient way
to find them than this, though.

Rizette
None of us know this area. We'll just have
to follow the fighting!

Optional
Rizette
Wow, I didn't expect to find this here.

Zealots
...!!

Knight A
Captain, these are no ordinary bandits!

Knight B
It's like they are attempting to waylay us...
What are they planning?!

Knight A
Everyone, on your guard! Another group
is approaching us from behind!

Knight B
Wait! That's...

Rizette
We are the Red Dragon Strike Force!
We are here to help!

[Mission 3-3-3]

Ga'Luga
That was tough... These are not just
haphazard mobs.

Oz
They're attempting to split the main force
and then keep it from reforming.

Theo
They're waiting to ambush people from
hard-to-see places...

Elmina
This is their home ground, so they've got
the advantage.

Knight A
Those are former members of the
Pandemonium Task Force!

Knight B
I've never seen that fellow before, but he
has a keen blade!

Rizette
Is everyone alright?

Knight A
Yes ma'am! Thank you for your
assistance!

Theo
We're looking for Commander Astrid. Do
you know where she is?

Knight B
The Commander... She's acting as bait.

Knight A
She's leading the main force to draw the
enemy away from the civilians!

Ga'Luga
So that's why the company is divided...

Oz
Perhaps your Commander is already
aware that she is being targeted.

Rizette
And now she's purposely acting as bait?

Elmina
Damn it... She's so reckless!

Oz
Those pursuing her are also probably
aware their goal is known.

Rizette
You think they'll try something drastic to
reclaim the upper hand?!

Ga'Luga
They are several steps ahead of us... But
we have surprise on our side.

Rizette
Let's keep going. We have to catch up to
Astrid!

Knight A
We were headed to assist the evacuees...
Would you like us to accompany you?

Rizette
No. Continue as planned. We should avoid
raising suspicion.

Knight A
Understood. Take care!

Optional
Takesh
Heh heh... Where there's a fight, there are
Red Dragon Knights, it would seem.

Takesh
Since you're here, how about a little fun
with Takesh?

Takesh
Hmm? This is too sudden? Then I'll tell you
a little about myself to break the ice.

Takesh
I spent my youth amidst fear and violence,
in a forgotten corner of the West Isles...

Takesh has become intoxicated on the
dramatic retelling of his own life story.

Takesh
And so I was drawn to the glitter of the
red liquid that filled that foggy wine glass...

Takesh
What's that? You'll fight me?

Takesh
O-Oh, right! Our mutual bloodshed, our
gruesome banquet! Let it begin!

[S-Mission 3-3-2]

Optional
Optional
Takesh
Urgh... Gwa ha ha ha!!

Takesh
The tension, the euphoria! I cannot fill my
belly like this with roadside raiders!

Takesh
No matter how much I devour I never grow
tired of it!

Takesh
Regrettably I am not able to keep up. But
next time I will be ready and hungry.

Takesh
Perhaps I shall go chew on some bandits to
help this meal settle...

Oz
(I don't sense any Apostles. Are they
having their servants do their dirty work?)

Oz
(No... They must be planning something
bigger!)

Rolotia
Oz...

Rolotia
Oz...

Rolotia
Oz, answer me.

Oz
...

Rolotia
Oz! Stop behaving like a child!

Oz
...

Rolotia
Oz!!

Oz
Urgh?!

Rolotia
Why are you ignoring me?!

Oz
I didn't realize you could enter this realm.

Rolotia
My master reclaims more of their power
every day.

Rolotia
Do not attempt to distract me. What is
your excuse for this behavior?

Oz
Hmph... So I was right.

Rolotia
What?

Oz
You've been forcing your voice into my
consciousness.

Oz
But it seems like I'm developing a
resistance.

Oz
I can somewhat block out your voice now,
if I wish.

Rolotia
What are you...?

Oz
Perhaps it's a side effect of my new
power. I wonder if I can strengthen it?

Oz
Eventually, I might be able to drive you
from my mind completely!

Rolotia
You...

Oz
Though I suppose it's meaningless, if
you're able to come here now.

Rolotia
(Oz is able to break free of the power of
an Avatar...?)

Oz
Aren't you worried?

Rolotia
What?

Oz
If you keep floating like that, someone
might see you.

Rolotia
!

Theo
Oz? Why did you stop?

Oz
...No reason.

Theo
Were you...talking to someone?

Oz
No. Let's go.

Theo
Okay...

Rolotia
I did not expect that power of his to grow
this strong or this quickly...

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
How should I handle this...?

Optional
Rizette
I wonder if we can find a way to use this?

Theo
O-Over there!

Ga'Luga
Mysha and Astrid! They are safe!

Rizette
But they're surrounded by enemy forces!

Oz
So that is the Commander and Lieutenant
of the Red Dragon Knights.

Oz
A force to be reckoned with, it seems. But
their knights are exhausted.

Elmina
?!

Rizette
Elmina? What's wrong?

Elmina
I heard a child scream! It came from
close by!

Theo
I heard it too!

Ga'Luga
Over there, that house is surrounded!

Oz
The residents didn't make it out in time...

Ga'Luga
Rizette, what should we do?! Split the
unit? Help Astrid?!

Rizette
Prepare for combat! We're going to save
those people first!

Elmina
You got it, Cap!

[Mission 3-3-4]

Ga'Luga
There were several children inside. All of
them are unhurt.

Elmina
They're in shock. Rizette, can we spare
some soldiers to watch over them?

Rizette
Okay.

Oz
Rizette. The children wanted me to give
you this.

Rizette
Fruit...?

Theo
They said it was a thank you gift. It's a
specialty of this region.

Elmina
You made the right choice, Rizette. I think
so, anyway.

Rizette
Thank you, Elmina.

Rizette
Knights, let's head around and close in on
the enemy from behind!

Oz
(Heh... So she's turning this detour into
a pincer movement. Fine by me!)

Theo
Over there! The Commander and
Lieutenant Mysha, they're both okay!

Ga'Luga
Is that the Gru Grim's main force?!

Elmina
We've got them surrounded, but it'll take
time to get through to the Commander!

Rizette
(I should send someone ahead to support
them... Someone skilled at close combat...)

Rizette
(Ga'Luga? No... He's not quick enough.
Theo and Elmina aren't suitable either...)

Oz
I'll go ahead. Back me up!

Rizette
...Okay!

Theo
R-Riz, are you sure...?

Ga'Luga
(This is a bad idea!)

Elmina
(If those two see Oz's face, they might
freak out...)

Rizette
Everyone, support Oz!

Zealot
...!!

Knight A
Th-These guys are tough! Something's not
right about them!

Mysha
They're not afraid at all... Are these the
cultists we heard about!?

Astrid
I can see the last of them... But...

Knight B
At this rate, we'll be overrun!!

Astrid
(I split the force up too much... We're not
going to make it!!)

Zealots
...?!

Knight A
What's going on? They're breaking
formation!

Knight B
There's someone attacking from behind!
We've got them surrounded!

Mysha
That's not the villagers' escort. It's...!

Astrid
Rizette's unit?! What are they doing
here?!

Knight A
Someone's coming!

Knight B
I-Incredible! There's a lone fighter
breaking through the pack!

Mysha
What!?
Tori, is that...!?

Astrid
That face... No! It's not possible!

Oz
Commander Astrid and her bodyguard,
I presume?

Mysha
(That voice...!)

Astrid
(Even the way he carries himself, it's
exactly the same!)

Oz
I'm here to protect you!

Astrid
P-Protect?!

Oz
There's more on the way! Brace yourselves!

[Mission 3-3-5]

Oz
Whether it's one or one hundred, weaklings
like you are no match for me.

Knight A
Amazing...!

Knight B
Is that one of Captain Rizette's new
recruits?!

Astrid
Who... Who are you?!

Oz
...Oz. We should make our way toward
Rizette and the others.

Mysha
(Even his swordsmanship is just the same.
But there's something different...)

Astrid
(Could he really be a perfect stranger?)

Oz
(They're looking at me just as Rizette did
when we first met.)

Oz
(Is this just how the Red Dragon Knights
are toward strangers?)

Astrid
....Knights! We will unite with Captain
Rizette's unit!

Mysha
Back into formation, everyone!
If there are any wounded...

Mysha
...?

Mysha
(Something's not right. My fur feels like
it's standing on end.)

Astrid
Lieutenant Mysha? What's wrong?

Mysha
(The knights... Hang on...)

Mysha
There's someone else here!

Astrid
What?

Knight C
...

Mysha
Tori! Look out!!

Knight C
Your soul... I will offer it to our Lord!!

Oz
?!

Astrid
Ah...

Mysha
!!

Elmina
Finally, we're through!

Rizette
Astrid?! Mysha?!

Theo
Everyone is crowding around something...
What happened?!

Knight A
Captain Rizette! A spy... A man dressed
as a Red Dragon Knight...!

Rizette
Astrid, is she...?!

Knight A
The Commander is unharmed! But...

Knight A
Lieutenant Mysha jumped in front of the
man's blade... She is gravely wounded!

Rizette
?!

Ga'Luga
Mysha?!

Knight C
Urgh?!

Oz
Damn it... How did this worm go unnoticed?!

Astrid
Mee...? Mee! No... Please, open your
eyes!!

Astrid
Mysha!!

Female Voice
Erden's hero...

Female Voice
is still yet unharmed.

Elderly Male Voice
She managed to fend off an ambush even
among all that chaos... Impressive.

Female Voice
The interference of the unit that defeated
Ul Ganan appears to be the cause.

Female Voice
We should not have allowed them to go
unchecked.

Elderly Male Voice
I never thought they would make it
through Dandelio.

Elderly Male Voice
Their Captain is rather skilled at thinking
on her feet.

Elderly Male Voice
I assume they disposed of the spy? He
doesn't have any useful information.

Female Voice
About that...

Female Voice
His connection to the Void has been cut,
and they are holding him,

Elderly Male Voice
That power again... It is becoming an
endless source of trouble for us.

Female Voice
That swordmaster is the problem. We
should deal with him immediately.

Elderly Male Voice
We cannot try the same thing again. What
are you proposing?

Female Voice
I suggest we go to Zibsetta.

Elderly Male Voice
Yes... Where the power of our Lord still
burns hot.

Female Voice
We can call upon the power of one of the
Avatars.

Elderly Male Voice
Yes... Yes! Begin preparations
immediately.

Female Voice
As you wish... Velkajah, the Great Fifth.

Home of the Kud Chief
Dandelio Forest

Sherry
...

Rizette
Sherry... How is she?

Sherry
Her wounds will close in time. It's the
poison that is dangerous.

Sherry
It's lucky that you noticed it and cut
away the infected flesh before it spread.

Ga'Luga
Does that mean...?!

Sherry
She'll live, but she'll have to recover.
We'll treat her with our special medicine.

Mysha
Everyone's fussing over me, but—
Wait, medicine? No, that's okay! Really!

Astrid
Thank goodness... You have to take the
medicine, understand? Heal up quickly!

Ga'Luga
We owe you a great debt, Oz. Were it not
for your quick thinking...

Oz
It was Rizette who noticed the smell of
poison. I merely reacted accordingly.

Mysha
Thanks, Oz. Tori and I are both alive
thanks to you.

Astrid
As Commander of the Red Dragons, and
as Mysha's friend, I am truly grateful.

Oz
...Don't mention it.

Theo
(Is Oz blushing?)

Elmina
(Well now, isn't that cute ♪)

Astrid
I'm still impressed that you've formed a
friendship with Dandelio, Rizette.

Sherry
I didn't think I'd have the chance to
repay you so quickly.

Ludorié
You said a village called Allira was
attacked? We will send reinforcements.

Sherry
Improving our relationship with humans
is the one good thing to come from this.

Rizette
We're glad to have your help.

Ga'Luga
What is our next move, Captain? Will we
return to Rigland?

Theo
I don't think Mysha can travel yet...

Ludorié
Indeed. She should remain here until she
recovers.

Sherry
Don't worry. We will take good care of
her.

Astrid
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Mysha
I really appreciate it. Thanks!
Ah, but I'll pass on any medicine...

Rizette
Astrid...

Rizette
You need to lie low. Like we said, it's
you the Gru Grim are after.

Elmina
Protecting civilians and spreading the
word about the end of the Pandemonium.

Elmina
Those were the goals of all these
missions, right?

Elmina
You've done plenty. Leave the rest to
your knights and lie low in Rigland.

Astrid
I...

Mysha
Tori.
Do what feels right to you.

Astrid
Mysha...

Mysha
I believe in you, and our unit! And in
Rizette and the Strike Force, too.

Mysha
And...I want to believe in him, too.

Oz
...

Oz
(Stop looking at me like that...)

Astrid
...Okay.

Astrid
Then I...

Chapter 4: The Hojo Hustlers
Hojo Region
Kawazu Wetlands, Southern Reaches

Astrid
...

Rizette
Commander, we've prepared the maps.

Elmina
There's reports of heightened activity
from local bandits.

Ga'Luga
It appears they are banding together in
the wake of the Pandemonium.

Astrid
I see. Nothing that we can't handle.

Rizette
They're unverified, but there have been
reports of larger monsters, too.

Rizette
We cannot let our guards down.

Astrid
I become a little overzealous during
missions. Be sure to cover for me.

Rizette
Astrid... Is this what Mysha has to deal
with?

Astrid
She enjoys a challenge. That's why I made
her my bodyguard, not for our friendship.

Ga'Luga
It seems like you know her well.

Astrid
Are you jealous?

Ga'Luga
Perhaps.

Oz
...

Astrid
Oz, we're counting on you to handle the
Gru Grim's Apostles. Don't let us down.

Oz
...I'll do my part.

Astrid
One more thing...

Oz
What?

Astrid
What do you call it? The power you used
to free that brainwashed spy.

Oz
What are you talking about?

Astrid
It has a name, doesn't it? It is common to
name spells and military techniques.

Oz
It doesn't have a name.

Astrid
Really? It's inconvenient to just keep
calling it "that power."

Astrid
Shall I name it for you? It will make
things less confusing...

Oz
I don't need a name. You can call it what
you like.

Astrid
Alright then. I'll come up with something
appropriate.

Astrid
(Oz... He looks so much like that demon.)

Astrid
(He has some mysterious ability to erase
the Gru Grim's mind control...)

Astrid
(He may have earned the trust of the others,
but I will judge him with my own eyes!)

Astrid
Knights, we will make for the Hojo
Region.

Astrid
Our mission is to quell bandit activity
and reassure civilians. Move out!

All
Yes ma'am!

Optional
Oz
...

Oz
Ga'Luga.

Ga'Luga
What is it? Are there hostiles nearby?

Oz
What kind of a person is the
Commander?

Ga'Luga
You won't talk about yourself, but now
you are asking about others?

Oz
Forget I said anything.

Ga'Luga
Hold on. I never said I wouldn't answer.

Ga'Luga
Astrid is still young, but after her father
stepped down due to an illness...

Ga'Luga
she became the acting Commander
of the Red Dragon Knights.

Ga'Luga
She then led the Pandemonium Task
Force to defeat the Eternal.

Ga'Luga
After that, she was given the full title of
Commander.

Ga'Luga
These deeds are why she is often called
Rigland's Hero and Erden's Savior.

Oz
That matches the rumors I have heard
from civilians and other knights.

Oz
If it's all true, she will certainly go down
in history.

Ga'Luga
You doubt the authenticity of her
deeds?

Oz
She may be a person worthy of these
tales.

Oz
But it seems to me like something is
missing from them.

Ga'Luga
"Something"?

Oz
Something... Or someone.

Ga'Luga
(He is sharp.)

Oz
That's all I wanted to ask.

Ga'Luga
Oz. I have a personal request.

Ga'Luga
I think Astrid will soon ask you about
your motives, your past, and your power.

Ga'Luga
When she does... I want you to answer her
questions, as much as you are able.

Oz
...

Ga'Luga
I cannot force you. But to protect Astrid
from the Gru Grim, we need information.

Oz
...

Ga'Luga
I am putting my trust in your judgment.
I hope that it is not misplaced.

Oz
...

[Mission 3-4-1]

Rizette
There's so many bugs...

Theo
Is this normal? The people living in Hojo
have it rough.

Ga'Luga
No, this is much more than an average
year.

Elmina
It's probably because "it" is gone, right?

Elmina
Callen said there's a possibility it was even
controlling the monster population.

Oz
"It"?

Astrid
(whisper) Elmina! you shouldn't bring up
Arcane in front of...

Elmina
(whisper) Oops. My bad.

Rizette
She means the Eternal. The root of the
Pandemonium that we defeated.

Oz
I've heard the rumors. So they were true.

Astrid
(whisper) Nice save, Rizette!

Elmina
(whisper) Thanks Cap!

Rizette
(Elmina....)

Optional
Rizette
Nice!

[Mission 3-4-2]

Astrid
Stealing crops from hardworking
farmers... These thieves are disgraceful!

Theo
Nagi and the people of Kisenkyo are so
kind... I didn't think bikki would do this.

Elmina
Just like humans and elves, there are
good folks and bad ones.

Rizette
And I don't think Nagi is an example of
a typical bikki...

Theo
I suppose not...

Ga'Luga
He is a fine swordmaster, but I cannot
abide by his philandering ways.

Oz
(A bikki called Nagi... They speak poorly
yet fondly of him.)

Astrid
There could be more bandits in the area.
Knights, keep your guard up!

Optional
Tobias
Hey! I heard you guys were around!

Tobias
What am I doing here? You're hurtin' my
feelings, friends!

Tobias
Tobias, Fist of the Earth, has been waiting
for you here fully armed!

Tobias
Fisticuffs are the fastest way to get to know
someone, don't you agree?

Tobias
Ha ha, just what I wanted to hear! I love
folks like you. Always down for a good time!

Tobias
Alright, get ready to be blown away in the
name of the Fist of the Earth!

[S-Mission 3-4-1]

Optional
Optional
Tobias
Hurgh?! Am I...defeated?!

Tobias
I made a misstep... If only I had... No, the
Fist of the Earth does not whine!

Tobias
All tears and blood I shed return to the
earth to become my power once more!

Tobias
No... That was too forced. Not suitable for
Tales of Tobias, Fist of the Earth.

Tobias
I-I'm embarrassed just reading it... I'm
going to erase this...

Tobias
Anyway, thanks for the match! Next time we
meet I shall be the one to emerge victorious!

Rizette
Astrid, what did you find out?

Astrid
We have a good idea of where the bikki
bandits' hideout is located.

Ga'Luga
According to the villagers, they're hiding
in the hills.

Oz
They've boosted their numbers by joining
forces with some ex-mercenaries.

Theo
Everyone was really happy to see the
Commander.

Rizette
I thought things sounded lively. Were
you all partying without us?

Astrid
Don't look at me like that! They just
asked us to stay for lunch.

Astrid
We brought some back for you, too.

Astrid
We're nearly through the Hojo Region.
There's only one thing left to do.

Rizette
Clear out that bandit den!

Oz
The bandits in this area are better trained
than most. Don't let your guard down.

Astrid
I wasn't planning to. Knights, prepare to
move out!

Optional
Rizette
This will come in handy.

[Mission 3-4-3]

Optional
Rizette
We could use this!

Knight A
...

Knight B
...

Oz
...What?

Knight A
We have a request.

Knight B
Would you meet us over by that boulder
during the next rest?

Oz
(They don't seem like Gru Grim spies...
Heh. I see how it is.)

Oz
I'll think about it.

Knight A
We shall see you there.

Oz
(I was getting bored of this lukewarm
atmosphere anyway. This could be fun.)

Optional
Knight A
You came...

Oz
...

Knight B
...

Knight C
...

Oz
You've scraped up quite a lot of support
for your little venture.

Oz
You really think numbers are enough to
take me down?

Knight A
...!

Oz
But I'll accept your desire to assert
yourselves over the new recruit.

Oz
How do you want to do this? Hand to
hand? With weapons?

Oz
I'll play it any way you like.

Knight A
Then... Please...

Oz
Please...?

Knights
Please teach us!

Oz
...What?

Knight A
We're in awe of your skill!

Knight B
It rivals that of Ga'Luga and Nagi!

Knight C
Even though you're a human, you rival
sziviik and kud in hand-to-hand combat!

Oz
You...

Knight A
We... We couldn't protect Lieutenant
Mysha!

Knight B
Without your help, we may not have even
been able to protect the Commander...

Knight C
We need to become stronger! Strong
enough to protect Erden!

Knight A
But first, we need to become strong
enough to protect our Commander!

Knight A
So please... Please help us train!

Oz
Enough already!

Oz
Fine, I'll train you! But it will be so tough
you'll regret ever having asked!

Knights
Thank you!!

Knights
Here we go!!

[S-Mission 3-4-2]

Optional
Optional
Knight A
Urgh...!

Knight B
He... He's so strong...!

Knight C
He's on a whole different level...!

Oz
Hmph. Have you learned your lesson?
Don't bother me a—

Knights
Thank you!

Oz
(They don't know when to quit...)

Knight A
It was like you were really trying to kill
us!

Knight B
Yes, I've never had such a realistic
training session!

Theo
Oz... Were you all training?

Oz
Theo? Where did you̶

Theo
You keep turning me down when I ask
you to train with me... This is unfair!

Oz
Theo, don't make this more of a pain
than it already—

Rizette
Why are you discriminating against
Theo?!

Oz
Rizette... Why are you involving yourself
in this?

Rizette
I don't like how rough you and Theo
train, but I'll always have his back!

Ga'Luga
What's all this? Looks like you are all
having a good time.

Elmina
Astrid'll lose it if she finds out you've all
gotten banged up training on a mission.

Astrid
Too late, Elmina.

Knights
C-Commander?!

Astrid
I have some training for you. But first...
Clean up your wounds, all of you!

Astrid
The cost of any supplies you use to do
so will be deducted from your pay!

Knights
Y-Yes ma'am!!

Astrid
Your desire to improve is admirable, but
you all need to learn some restraint!

Oz
You know they did all this for you.

Astrid
...

Oz
I'm going to take my break now.

Astrid
I know... I know, but... Honestly!

Astrid
(Perhaps... Perhaps I should cross blades
with Oz some time...)

Bandit A
Oy, who're you? This is Hojo Hustler
territory!

Elmina
Ha! You're just thieves. Don't try to show
off by giving yourselves a fancy name!

Ga'Luga
(That doesn't mean much when it comes
from a fellow thief...)

Bandit B
Hang on... That red armor... Is that?!

Astrid
We are the Red Dragon Knights!

Astrid
Prepare to pay for your crimes against
the people of Hojo!

[Mission 3-4-4]

Oz
Those bandits made for a decent workout.

Astrid
I have sent word to Kisenkyo. The
bandits will be transported there.

Ga'Luga
I suppose our work in Hojo is complete,
then.

Elmina
Too easy for the former members of the
Pandemonium Task Force!

Theo
But...

Rizette
The Gru Grim didn't make an
appearance.

Astrid
Oz, can you sense the presence of an
Apostle?

Oz
No.

Oz
I've been watching the knights too. No
signs of any spies.

Ga'Luga
I don't suppose they've given up?

Elmina
Sorry, but not a chance. They'll do
whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

Theo
Do you think they're out there right now,
growing their numbers?

Astrid
Perhaps the chief of Me'Dracona learned
something from the Sixth Apostle.

Oz
Unlikely. The chief himself has few
memories from when he was brainwashed.

Elmina
Damn it! If we could just catch the First
Apostle we could dismantle the Gru Grim!

Astrid
Elmina. I admire your dedication, but
don't start thinking about going solo.

Elmina
I won't. It'll take more than just me
to end this. I'm counting on all of you.

Astrid
And we are counting on you. It seems
this expedition will have to continue.

Ga'Luga
You still have no plans to question Oz?

Astrid
From what you have all told me, he
doesn't know much.

Astrid
What I'm more curious about is whoever
is giving him orders.

Ga'Luga
They may be using something against him
to prevent him from revealing details.

Astrid
If only we could speak to whoever that
person is...

Ga'Luga
If we continue this expedition, perhaps an
opportunity will present itself.

Astrid
Maybe. If it does, then maybe I can...

Oz
...

Astrid
(Maybe I can fully place my trust in him.)

Rolotia
His time, once steeped in gray...

Rolotia
Is now rapidly growing vivid with color.

Rolotia
As his power and his unwavering soul
burn with a cold, keen glow...

Rolotia
The time enshrouding him turns
brilliantly, boundlessly bright.

Rolotia
He is egotistical and ephemeral, but I
cannot look away.

Rolotia
How gallant, how wild, and how brilliant
a sight.

Rolotia
And yet...

Rolotia
And yet, he is...

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
Oz... Despite all these things, you...

Rolotia
are still a criminal.

Oz
...

Rolotia
(You're sleeping soundly tonight.)

Rolotia
(Your sleep grows deeper every day.)

Rolotia
(Have you grown comfortable with your
life among the knights?)

Rolotia
(Do you understand the meaning of the
emotions they harbor toward you?)

Rolotia
(Even if you try to understand, you
cannot erase your—)

Rizette
...

Theo
...

Rolotia
Ah...

Rizette
A floating...

Theo
Talking...clock?

Chapter 5: The Dragon of Ro'Kobol
Ro'Kobol Valley
Northeast Habsu

Astrid
Phew...

Astrid
We've finally made it to Ro'Kobol!

Ga'Luga
You seem excited. What's so special
about this place?

Astrid
It's my first time here. But it's been on
my mind since that day.

Elmina
That day?

Astrid
The day we snuck into the Pillar Room.

Ga'Luga
Is this...one of the areas abandoned by
the previous commander?

Astrid
Yes...

Astrid
Ro'Kobol is home to a number of
mountain villages.

Astrid
But during the last Pandemonium, a local
dragon turned wild and went on a rampage.

Astrid
Many of the villages were completely
wiped out.

Astrid
Most of the survivors left their homes
and this land behind.

Astrid
But a few stayed, and now live a harsh
life in the corners of their valley.

Ga'Luga
I see...

Elmina
This place is so isolated, it must have
been hard for them to call for aid.

Elmina
Someone must have brought word to
Rigland. What happened to them?

Astrid
A young man gave everything he had to
make it to Rigland and ask for our help.

Astrid
He made it... But he was gravely
wounded, and passed away shortly after.

Ga'Luga
And yet the previous Commander still
hid this information?

Elmina
That's awful...

Astrid
The area is sparsely populated, far away,
and perilous, so it was abandoned.

Astrid
This isn't the only place to suffer such
a fate.

Astrid
But for that young man who gave
everything for his people...

Astrid
I was determined to bring this
expedition here.

Elmina
Now that's a Commander I can follow.

Ga'Luga
We can honor the soul of that hero by
protecting his homeland.

Oz
Astrid.

Astrid
Oz?

Oz
Shouldn't we get moving?

Astrid
Sorry, we were...reminiscing about the
Pandemonium Task Force.

Astrid
Knights, our goal is to defeat the bandits
and monster threatening this region.

Astrid
Prepare to depart!

Oz
(The Pandemonium Task Force... Why
does that name sound so familiar?)

Rizette
...

Theo
...

Oz
Do you two need something?

Rizette
No...

Theo
We're fine!

Oz
Alright then...

Oz
(What's gotten into those two? They
don't seem worried or scared...)

Oz
(I suppose they're always somewhat odd.)

Rizette & Theo
...

Optional
Rizette
This could be useful.

Bandit
Who're you?! Get out of here! You soft-
bellies don't stand a chance against us!!

[Mission 3-5-1]

Ga'Luga
It seems the name of the Red Dragon
Knights is not known in this area.

Astrid
If anyone is living around here, they
wouldn't have been able to collect water.

Theo
We should let them know it's safe now.

Oz
There's some tents up ahead.

Elmina
Oh yeah. Some folk must be living there.

Rizette
Should we go there first, Astrid?

Astrid
Yes. We need to talk to the locals and
see what we can do to help.

Astrid
Let's make for those tents!

Optional
Luna
Look Solas, it's the Red Dragon Knights!
How've you been?!

Solas
Wow, you have missions this far from
Rigland?

Solas
Oh, us? We took a job guarding caravans
carrying supplies for the people here!

Luna
Did you hear about the dragon?! There's a
dragon here that attacks people!

Solas
The village we were headed to was attacked.
We offered to go and help, but...

Luna
Since they don't know where the dragon is,
they asked us to focus on other monsters.

Solas
We're going to look for it, though! So are we
gonna fight like always?

Luna
We've gotten a lot stronger. You better watch
out!

Solas
Yay! Alright, let's go!

[S-Mission 3-5-1]

Optional
Optional
Luna
Nyaaaaah?!

Solas
Urgh... I really thought we had a shot this
time...

Luna
We trained so hard! Are we even improving
at all?!

Solas
We are! If we weren't, we wouldn't even
stand a chance against these guys!

Solas
You've gotta believe in yourself and our
team, Luna!

Luna
Ha ha... It's weird to hear a cool line from
that from you, Solas. Alright, whining over!

Solas
Yeah, we don't have time to mope! We have
to chase off all the dangerous monsters!

Luna
Right! Thank you for the battle, Knights!

Solas
I can't wait for the next one! Until then, be
careful on the road!

Theo
...

Rizette
You said you wanted to talk to me away
from the others, what is it?

Theo
Riz, I...

Theo
I think we should tell everyone what we
saw.

Rizette
Not yet.

Rizette
She seemed really worried that we saw
her, and insisted that we keep it a secret.

Theo
I know, but... We can trust our comrades,
can't we?

Rizette
She promised she'd come if we called her
name when we're alone. That means...

Theo
She's probably watching us from
somewhere close by...

Rizette
Exactly. I want to prove to her that she
can trust the two of us.

Theo
So we can't tell Oz either?

Rizette
No. We might put him in a difficult
position if we do.

Theo
Okay. But I don't like keeping secrets
from everyone...

Rizette
Neither do I. But for the time being,
we're co-conspirators.

Theo
Don't say it like that, it makes it sound
even worse!

Rizette
You're such a good kid, Theo ♪ Come
on, we should head back.

Theo
Okay...

Optional
Rizette
What's this...?

Astrid
The dragon was spotted earlier today?

Elmina
The nomads camping in the foothills all
swore they saw it.

Ga'Luga
Apparently it is quite large.

Oz
So the brute has come to greet us.

Rizette
They said it flies. It might be a difficult
to fight it in this valley.

Theo
We should try to get more information.

Elmina
Apparently there's a big village just up
ahead. They might know something.

Astrid
Then let's head there next. First we need
to give supplies to the campers.

Oz
Do we have enough to spare?

Astrid
I made sure we brought a surplus to
distribute among the people here.

Oz
I see.

Oz
(Astrid seems very invested in this area.
She must have some ties to it.)

Oz
(Well, that has nothing to do with me.)

[Mission 3-5-2]

Rizette
Ga'Luga, did you notice how those
bandits were behaving?

Ga'Luga
Yes. Like they were running from
something.

Elmina
So the dragon might have been by here.

Astrid
Is there anywhere around here a dragon
could hide?

Oz
The ravine up ahead.

Astrid
What?

Oz
It's hidden from the sun. A dragon could
hide there.

Astrid
I suppose...

Astrid
Oz... About what happened earlier...

Oz
I'm accompanying you so I can take down
the Gru Grim.

Oz
If you were attacked in that village,

Oz
you and your knights would have held
back for fear of injuring the villagers.

Oz
I don't want to fight in such an annoying
environment.

Astrid
I see. If that's what you were thinking,
why didn't you say as much?

Oz
...

Theo
You didn't want to scare the villagers,
right?

Astrid
Oh...

Elmina
They were all watching you two. It would
have been tough to explain.

Oz
...

Oz
We have leads on where the dragon could
be. Let's get moving.

Astrid
Right...

Ga'Luga
I think Oz goes quiet when you hit the
nail on the head.

Theo
He does!

Astrid
Oz...

Astrid
(I thought no one cared about helping
these people more than I did...)

Astrid
(But I really was ignoring the big picture.)

Astrid
(This is mortifying. I want...)

Astrid
I want him to join the Knights.

Theo
Huh?

Astrid
N-Nothing! Let's take care of this dragon
so we can go back to helping the people!

Rizette
Agreed! We should check any place
where it could be hiding.

Astrid
Two cattle were carried off and four
tents damaged...

Ga'Luga
The villagers said it was over in an
instant.

Theo
The dragon must still be close by.

Elmina
I'm glad none of the villagers were hurt.

Rizette
They said they have a hole they hide in
when the dragon comes around.

Oz
Did they have any useful information?

Ga'Luga
They said it flew deeper into the valley.

Oz
If it carried off some cattle it must have
landed somewhere to eat them.

Oz
This is our chance. It probably didn't
go far.

Astrid
We need to help the village first. They'll
need temporary housing and—

Oz
That can wait.

Astrid
Excuse me?

Oz
We need to deal with the dragon first.
We have the perfect opportunity.

Astrid
Four families have lost their homes! This
valley gets cold at night, we need to—

Oz
You're not looking at the big picture. I don't
know what ties you have to this place...

Oz
But I've no intention of joining your
personal crusade.

Astrid
How dare...?!

Oz
Still, I need you to complete my mission.

Oz
Make it quick.

Astrid
You... I won't let that slide! Get
back here!

Rizette
Astrid...

Rizette
Oz was too harsh, but what he's saying
isn't wrong.

Ga'Luga
Yes. We have to get rid of that dragon
in order for these people to be safe.

Theo
And we might be able to figure out where
it landed if we act now...

Astrid
...!

Astrid
Organize a unit to remain here and
protect the village!

Astrid
The main unit will pursue the dragon!

Astrid
Someone find Oz! This isn't the time to
be taking a nap!

Rizette
I-I'll go get him.

Ga'Luga
Astrid... Your feelings are understandable
but you need to calm down.

Elmina
The families whose homes were damaged
said they can stay with friends.

Elmina
Don't worry, no one's going to be
sleeping out in the cold.

Astrid
What a disgrace...

Astrid
For Erden's Hero to be seen like this...
If Finn were here I'm sure he'd laugh.

Elmina
Naw, I think he'd have said the same
thing!

Ga'Luga
He cannot overlook things, after all.

Astrid
I suppose you're right... Heh heh.

Astrid
Enough of this. Prepare to pursue the
dragon!

???
Hmm... I can't see them anywhere!

???
From what I heard in Hojo they should
be here soon...

???
If it weren't for that nasty dragon I could
search from higher up!

???
Oops! I should be careful, it'll attack me
again if I fly too high.

???
Grr! Where are you, Red Dragon
Knights?!

Rolotia
Are you sure?

Rolotia
I don't think he ever thinks that far ahead.

Rolotia
That patronizing tone of his caused his
argument with the Commander, didn't it?

Rolotia
That egotistical, self-righteous,
melodramatic...!

Theo
Rolotia, someone will hear us!

Rizette
These tents are empty, but there are
other knights around.

Rolotia
Oh... I didn't realize.

Theo
You have a lot to say when it comes to
Oz, don't you?

Rolotia
No, well...

Rizette
You must have a lot of stress built up.

Rizette
You can vent it all to us!

Rolotia
So you can learn more about Oz and me?

Rizette
Urk...

Theo
Riz... That was way too obvious.

Rolotia
Try what you will, a plan like that cannot
derail me. I am the passage of time itself.

Rizette
Was us seeing you also part of this
passage of yours?

Rolotia
That was... I cannot see well in this form,
so you managed to get close to me...

Theo
So this isn't your true form?

Rolotia
Ah...

Rizette
(whisper) She's pretty easy to crack,
isn't she?

Theo
Riz...

Rolotia
I suppose there's little point denying it.
Yes, this is a temporary form.

Rolotia
But you won't ever be seeing my true
form.

Theo
Oh... Can you eat in that form?

Rolotia
...No.

Theo
I figured... It's a shame, I wanted to make
you something...

Rolotia
I've seen you cook. I can tell your meals
are warm and delicious.

Theo
You're so nice! Now I really wish I could
cook for you...

Rizette
Theo's been learning how to make sweets
from Astrid.

Rolotia
Sweets...?

Theo
Astrid keeps her recipes secret, though.
I've been trying to learn them by taste.

Rizette
She's pretty stubborn about it. She
doesn't want to lose to Theo's skill.

Rolotia
That's rather pitiful...

Ga'Luga
Rizette, Theo, are you awake? We are
leaving soon.

Rizette
Okay! See you later, Rolotia.

Theo
Let's chat again soon.

Rolotia
Okay... Take care.

Rolotia
(sigh)

Rolotia
What in Erden am I doing...

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
Sweets, huh?

Rizette
What do you think, Elmina?

Elmina
There's something there alright. A big
something, with a lot of firepower!

Astrid
Do you think it's the dragon?

Rizette
Probably. This terrain is going to be
troublesome...

Ga'Luga
Indeed. That chasm looks to be
downwind.

Oz
It will smell us and hear us before we get
close. And if we charge in...

Theo
It might just fly away.

Astrid
We might be able to make this work.

Ga'Luga
How?

Astrid
A small force made up of the quickest of us
launch a surprise attack.

Astrid
How does that sound?

Ga'Luga
Heh... Let's do it!

Oz
Sounds like fun.

Rizette
...Alright. I trust you, Astrid.

Theo
Me too!

Elmina
Man, you don't make it easy to refuse...
Alright then, let's do it!

Astrid
Thank you. It will be a little dangerous,
but I know we can handle it.

Astrid
Knights, prepare for combat!

Theo
There! The dragon!

Dragon
SCREEEEEECH!!

Rizette
We caught it off guard!

Ga'Luga
It is hesitating!

Oz
Take it down!!

Dragon
SCREEEEEECH!!

[Mission 3-5-3]

Astrid
The Dragon of Ro'Kobol Valley is slain!

Theo
Now the people here can feel safe again!

Elmina
Wow, check out these bushes!

Rizette
Is this gold? There's so much of it..

Theo
There are jewels over here! They look
like some kind of ornaments!

Oz
I've heard some dragons like to collect
treasure.

Elmina
Ha ha, this is enough for even an elf to
live out their days in luxury!

Astrid
Elmina... I'm not going to dignify that
with a reaction.

Elmina
I know, "We must return it to the poor
folk of Ro'Kobol!" right?

Astrid
Yes. Send word to the villages. We need
to clean this up.

Oz
Astrid.

Astrid
Yes...?

Oz
It was a fun plan.

Astrid
Th-Thank you...

Oz
I suppose if I stick with you I won't just
find the Gru Grim.

Oz
I'll get to take part in outrageous stunts
like that, too.

Astrid
Don't make it sound like I'm some kind
of troublemaker!

Oz
You're being targeted for assassination,
yet you go leaping into the fire.

Oz
Are you really going to deny that you
make trouble?

Astrid
Urk...

Oz
It keeps things interesting, though. I have
high expectations for our next mission.

Astrid
Get rid of them! I'm not doing this so you
can have a good time!

Ga'Luga
They're at it again...

Elmina
These two have really got it out for each
other, don't they?

Theo
But...

Rizette
I think we can let it be this time.

Ga'Luga
Heh... Indeed.

Elmina
Looks like the start of a weird
friendship.

???
I think they call that a love-hate
relationship.

Theo
As long as they only fight with words...

Rizette
We should keep an eye on them in case
someone needs to step in.

Elmina
Yeah... Wait.

Ga'Luga
?!

Rizette
Who... Who are you?!

Theo
She joined in so naturally I almost didn't
notice her...

Oz & Astrid
!!

???
H-Hey! Don't point your weapons at me!
I surrender!!

Oz
(How could I have let my guard down
like that?!)

Astrid
Oz, is she...?!

Oz
No. She's not an Apostle. But she's
unnaturally hard to detect.

Astrid
...Lower your weapons, everyone.

???
Commander Astrid! Finally... I finally
found you!

Astrid
(She's looking for me...?)

Astrid
Would you tell me your name, and the
reason you've come here?

???
Yes ma'am! My name is Viola, I'm an
adventurer from Zibsetta!

Ga'Luga
Zibsetta...?

Theo
It's a region in the mountains west of here.

Viola
I came to ask for your help, on behalf of
the people of Zibsetta!

Astrid
Our help? For what?

Viola
Commander Astrid... Brave knights...
Please, save my people!

Viola
We are plagued by hordes of ghouls!

All
Hordes... Of ghouls?!

The Kingdom of Rigland
Westland, Erden

The Headquarters of the Red Dragon
Knights

Knight A
That concludes the message from
Commander Astrid.

Ludmilla
Lieutenant Mysha... This is troubling
news indeed!

Knight A
Luckily there is no risk to her life. The
people of Dandelio are taking care of her.

Ludmilla
We should send an envoy there. So they
are headed for Zibsetta now?

Knight A
It wasn't an area they had planned to
visit.

Knight A
I had heard it was a fairly peaceful
region...

Ludmilla
Perhaps it was before the last
Pandemonium.

Ludmilla
It would seem that is no longer the case.

Ludmilla
Is there any news from Me'Dracona? Did
they learn anything from the Apostle?

Knight A
No. He remembers everything from
before he became an Apostle, but...

Ludmilla
If only we could learn how they are
growing their following we could act...

Knight B
Marshal Ludmilla! I'm sorry to interrupt...

Ludmilla
What is it?

Knight B
An urgent message from Hymelia! It's
regarding the Forest of the Fae...

Ludmilla
...

Ludmilla
What?!

Chapter 6: A Curious Companion
Zibsetta, Night

Elmina
Urgh...

Theo
Are you okay, Elmina? You look really
unwell...

Elmina
I'll be fine... But this is worse than I
imagined...

Elmina
Magic is pouring in from everywhere and
stagnating like a murky swamp.

Elmina
It feels like we're in a giant graveyard...

Ga'Luga
I don't like it. The air here makes my
nose itch.

Oz
It smells like death.

Astrid
Is this what you were talking about,
Viola?

Viola
Yes... But it's happening earlier than
usual tonight!

Rizette
As soon as the sun sets, the spirits of the
dead come out...

Theo
Can anyone hear voices...?

Ga'Luga
I thought the people here hid in their
houses after sunset.

Oz
I hear it too. If it's not the people... Then
it must be the spirits.

Elmina
The magic has started to move... It's like
there's a bunch of tiny whirlpools!

Astrid
Wh-Why? What's happening?

Elmina
Not something good.

Viola
It's probably a sign that the spirits are
coming!

Viola
Commander, please! Save the people of
Zibsetta!

Astrid
Viola... You don't need to worry any
more.

Astrid
We will handle these spirits. Zibsetta will
have peaceful nights once more!

Viola
Commander, thank you so much!

Rizette
(whisper) Oz. Astrid wants you to
continue watching Viola.

Oz
(whisper) I was planning to. But I don't
think she is with the Gru Grim.

Rizette
You think she's an assassin from some
other group?

Oz
While we were walking I tried to
intimidate her with murderous intent.

Oz
She didn't show any reaction.

Oz
She might just be an airhead.

Rizette
Really...?

Astrid
Knights, we will soon commence efforts
to rid Zibsetta of its ghastly ghouls!

Astrid
As they appear during the evening, we will
work till dawn.

Astrid
Keep your wits about you and work hard
to protect the people of this land!

Astrid
Move out!

Optional
Rizette
This looks handy.

[Mission 3-6-1]

Astrid
This is going to be a dangerous night.

Ga'Luga
They aren't very strong, but their
numbers are troublesome.

Viola
Woah!! It's just like the rumors say, the
Red Dragon Knights are incredible!!

Rizette
Viola... You're not going to fight?

Viola
I-I'm no good in a fight...

Elmina
You can fly, can't you?

Theo
I'm sure there's all kinds of ways you
could fight.

Viola
But I can't really use other magic while
I'm flying... And I don't like to fight.

Viola
I was asked to find you because I can
fly, not because I'm strong...

Oz
(The way she flits around everywhere
makes it hard to keep an eye on her...)

Astrid
Viola, would you watch the skies for us
while we're on the move?

Astrid
But while we're fighting, you should
come down and hide behind us.

Viola
A-Are you sure? I think I'm safer if I'm
in the air...

Astrid
Many of these spirits can fly. I'd rather
have you be where we can protect you.

Viola
Oh! If that's the case, please protect me!

Oz
(whisper) That logic was rather forced,
but it's better than having her in the air.

Astrid
(whisper) By all means, try coming up
with your own reasoning.

Astrid
Then I can be the one to do the
criticizing.

Oz
You always have to have the final word,
don't you?

Optional
Rizette
Lucky!

Elmina
This spirit muck has been getting thicker
the closer we get to that forest.

Astrid
Let's just keep dealing with the ones we
come across and see how the rest react.

Elmina
It's gonna be a long night...

Optional
Rizette
Nice!

[Mission 3-6-2]

Ga'Luga
I must admit, these opponents give me
the chills.

Elmina
Me too...

Theo
They used to be living beings. Now their
bodies are infused with magic.

Theo
It's hard not to be put off by that...

Astrid
I'd like to give them a proper burial, but
for now we need to keep moving.

Oz
(Burial...)

Oz
(I'd rather meet my end in such a way
that not a speck of me is left behind.)

Optional
Eves
Hail, Knights! It is I, Eves the Seaspire!

Eves
In the midst of our training on land, we
heard ghouls were terrorizing Zibsetta.

Eves
We came to assist. There are even more
than I had imagined...

Eves
We were taking a short break, but what
would you say to a spot of training?

Eves
Excellent! Very well then...

Eves
On your feet, Platoon Eves! Fight with rabid
ferocity till the end of this break!!

[S-Mission 3-6-1]

Optional
Optional
Eves
Urgh!! You best us so easily... What kind of
training do you knights undergo?

Eves
You believe in your comrades and have
each other's backs?

Eves
That seems elementary, but your execution
is quite complex.

Eves
Alright, lubberworts! Starting today I'm
doubling our training!

Eves
Whaddaya mean it's too much?! I'm
believing in you!!

Eves
Didn't you hear what these knights said?!
If we work together, we can win!!

Eves
Knights... I offer you my sincere gratitude
for sparring with us today.

Eves
Next time we meet, I am sure you will be
impressed by my unit's growth! Farewell!

[Mission 3-6-3]

Astrid
I don't think those were ghouls.

Rizette
They didn't seem in control of themselves.

Theo
Do you know something about this,
Viola?

Viola
They were possessed. Spirits sometimes
latch onto the living.

Viola
Beings that are weak of will are especially
vulnerable.

Elmina
We should keep our wits about us.

Oz
You are at a higher risk when you are
fatigued.

Ga'Luga
We may be on this mission till dawn, but
we shouldn't forget to take breaks.

Rizette
Rolotia?

Rizette
Can I speak to you for a moment?

Theo
We're on a break now, and we're away
from the others. So...

Rolotia
Good evening Theo, Rizette.

Rizette
Hello Rolotia.

Theo
You came!

Rolotia
What's the matter? Is Oz behaving
inappropriately again?

Rizette
Just squabbling with Astrid. It's not him
we want to talk about.

Theo
Rolotia... Do you know anything about
the Apostles of the Gru Grim?

Rolotia
...

Rizette
We won't try to force you to tell us about
Oz and yourself.

Rizette
But Astrid's life is in danger. We need
more information.

Theo
Oz's mission is to defeat the Gru Grim's
Apostles, isn't it?

Theo
So we thought that probably means you
know something about them.

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
You must understand, the Gru Grim
cannot learn of my presence.

Rizette
What will happen if they do?

Rolotia
Unspeakably dangerous things.
Dangerous for me...

Rolotia
And dangerous for you, the people of
Erden.

Theo
?!

Rizette
Dangerous for the people of Erden...?!

Rolotia
And what I know about the Gru Grim... Is
no more than what you already know.

Theo
Oh...

Rizette
Oz can sense the Apostles and their
servants. Can you?

Rolotia
...No. I used to be able to sense them
through Oz, but now...

Theo
You can't do it anymore?

Rolotia
Unfortunately not. What's more...

Rolotia
What I have just revealed is everything I
am at liberty to say about the Gru Grim.

Rizette
I see.

Rolotia
I am sorry to disappoint you. But this is
all I can do for you. Please understand.

Theo
It's okay. We learned something very
important.

Rizette
Right.

Theo
It's not just Astrid we have to protect
from the Gru Grim. It's you, too!

Rolotia
...What?

Rizette
If all the people of Erden are at risk as
well, that task is all the more crucial.

Theo
How tough are you, Rolotia? You look
pretty solid in that form.

Rizette
Oh... Speaking with us like this must be
very dangerous for you!

Theo
Right... It's a shame, I really liked
chatting with you...

Rolotia
H-Hold on. I'm not so easily defeated!

Rolotia
Please don't stop talking to me...!

Rizette & Theo
!!

Rolotia
...Urk!

Rizette
Rolotia...

Rizette
Can I hug you?

Theo
Look out Rolotia, Riz loves cute things!

Rolotia
C-Cute? Rizette? Don't look at me like
that. What are you doing?

Rizette
Rolotia, you really look like you could
use a hug...!

Rolotia
Th-That's enough for this evening!

Rolotia
Good night!!

Rizette
Aww, she ran away...

Theo
You scared her off!

Rizette
Sorry... I'll apologize the next time we
see her.

Theo
We should head back to the others.

Rizette
Right. It's still a long way till dawn!

Rolotia
Those two...

Rolotia
I did not expect them to declare they
would protect me, an Avatar...

Rolotia
That was a close call with Rizette. What
if my true form had been revealed...?

Rolotia
Heh heh...

Optional
Astrid
How were the people in the house,
Rizette?

Rizette
Scared. They thought we were ghouls at
first.

Theo
They also said the spirits are more active
than usual tonight.

Ga'Luga
But as long as they're inside, they should
be safe.

Elmina
Spirits have some weird rules. They
won't enter if the door is closed.

Oz
I've heard that depends on what they
were like when they were alive.

Astrid
So the ghost of a thief would just sneak
in anyway?

Ga'Luga
Is that true, Elmina?

Elmina
I've never died before, how should I
know?!

Elmina
What is it with you and my slightly
spotty past? Quit bringing it up!

Ga'Luga
No need to get so cranky, I was just
curious!

Elmina
By that logic, if you were a ghost you'd
just burst right through the wall.

Ga'Luga
Hey, I am not a barbarian!

Astrid
Take it down a notch you two. If you
keep it up... Look!

Theo
Ah, there's a little girl peeking through
the window!

Rizette
Aww, she's waving! So cute... Quick you
two, wave back!

Ga'Luga
H-Hello, little one...

Elmina
Ha ha...

Oz
If we stick around too long, more spirits
will be drawn here.

Ga'Luga
That is true...

Elmina
Let's go chase these noisy pests
away!

Ga'Luga
Right behind you. Let's give that little
girl peaceful nights once more.

[Mission 3-6-4]

Astrid
The spirits are getting stronger!

Elmina
I think they've started to deliberately
come after us.

Ga'Luga
That makes cleaning them up easier, at
least.

Theo
And if they're coming after us, maybe
they'll leave the people here alone...

Oz
It bothers me that they've grown so much
stronger in this short time.

Astrid
Are the spirits here always this strong,
Viola?

Viola
Zzz... Huh?! C-Commander?!

Astrid
Did you fall asleep during that battle?!

Viola
N-N-No!! I've only been flying for four
days, I can keep going!

Rizette
Viola... You don't have to prove anything
to us.

Astrid
I didn't realize... You were flying around
looking for us all that time?

Theo
It's not good to push yourself so hard.
Maybe you should get some rest.

Viola
I'm fine, really! I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to sleep during such a vital time!

Viola
You asked about the spirits?! I agree,
they're unusually strong tonight!

Theo
Do you think it's because we're here...?

Viola
Maybe... But no one has ever stood up
to them like this before anyway.

Astrid
Have you noticed anything throughout
all of this, Elmina?

Elmina
Hmm... Well I can tell something's not
right with the land itself.

Elmina
But there's too much magic around for
me to locate the source of it.

Oz
Does anyone have any useful information
about this place?

Astrid
All I know off the top of my head is...

Astrid
Zibsetta is one of the oldest places in
Westland.

Astrid
There are a lot of unexplored ruins here.

Oz
You live here, don't you? Why don't you
have anything useful to tell us?

Viola
Well I—

Viola
Ughh...

Rizette
Viola?!

Astrid
You look like you're about to collapse!!

Theo
I really think you should rest for a while!

Ga'Luga
Indeed. We should find somewhere to
stop.

Viola
I-I'm sorry...

Oz
...

Astrid
Let's slow our pace and search for
somewhere Viola can rest.

Optional
Tobias
Hmm... It's not just the earth, the sky is
restless too...

Tobias
Oh! You're the Red Dragon Knights! You're
dedicated to come all the way out here.

Tobias
Me? I am Tobias, Fist of the Earth! I've
come to investigate these strange events.

Tobias
Whaddaya mean I don't look like the
investigating type?! Well, you're not wrong.

Tobias
Since we're here, why don't we spar? Let's
stretch our muscles with an all-out battle!

Tobias
For real? You look busy, so I thought you'd
say no!

Tobias
You're gonna regret it if you thought this
would be an easy win!

[S-Mission 3-6-2]

Optional
Optional
Tobias
I guess I shouldn't have provoked you. The
flames of your wrath melt the very earth!

Tobias
Oh, that was cool. That's one for Tales of
Tobias, Fist of the Earth.

Tobias
I have been defeated! And by knights in the
heat of a mission, no less...

Tobias
What's that? It was a tie? Ha ha, so you
are also skilled at lip service.

Tobias
But the words of great heroes like you are
golden. I will allow them to fuel me!

Tobias
I think I'll clean up some of those ghouls to
take my mind off this defeat. Until next time!

Viola
?!

Rizette
Viola, you're awake! Are you okay?

Viola
Wh-Where am I? What happened?

Astrid
You fell asleep. Only for a few minutes.

Elmina
I'm glad you're awake. We're in a bit of
a sticky situation.

Ga'Luga
The spirits are swarming up ahead. It is
like they are trying to obstruct us.

Oz
It looks like there are some big ones
among them. And...

Oz
(There's something else...)

Oz
(An Apostle? No... What is wrong with this
place?)

Theo
If we keep going, we won't be able to avoid
them...

Elmina
What about around the other side of that
lake? We haven't been there yet.

Astrid
Should we charge on and face the main
force, or finish checking here first?

Oz
Whichever way we go, we should be
well prepared.

Astrid
Agreed. Knights, be ready for anything!

Optional
Ga'Luga
This is a decent haul.

Elmina
Medicine, food... There's all kinds of
stuff in here.

Theo
One of Zibsetta's elders wanted us
to have these things.

Rizette
It's far too much, but we just couldn't
refuse...

Oz
Why would you refuse? You should take
what you can get.

Theo
But these people are struggling because
of the spirits, they need these things...

Astrid
These supplies have come at a good time,
though.

Astrid
We will have to use them well and do our
best not to betray their expectations.

Spirits
OoooOOooOoo.... aAAAaAaarRRRghh...

Ga'Luga
Urgh... It seems like these ghouls would
like for us to join them!

Theo
Are they mad because we attacked their
friends?

Astrid
(Is it really us that they are angry at...?)

Astrid
(Something isn't right about all of this.)

Astrid
(whisper) Oz, I'm counting on you to
protect me. Especially after we win.

Oz
(whisper) Right.

Rizette
Stay back, Viola. But stay close enough
that we can protect you!

Viola
O-Okay!

Elmina
Don't push too hard and risk leaving
yourselves open to possession.

Oz
Here they come!

[Mission 3-6-5]

Spirits
SCREEEEEEECH?!

Spirits
SERVANT...COME...SOON...!

Spirits
STOP...MASKED...WOMAN!!

Rizette
They're speaking...

Theo
What are they trying to...?

Elmina
Ughh...?!

Ga'Luga
Elmina?! What's wrong??

Elmina
Wh-What is going on...? We took out so
many ghouls, where is all this magic...?

Oz
...

Oz
No you don't!

Viola
...?!

Astrid
Urgh?!

Rizette
Viola!! She attacked Astrid!!

Ga'Luga
Lucky Oz was ready to stop her...

???
To detect a blow even with the intent so
well masked... Impressive!

Astrid
Where did that voice come from? It
sounded like an old man...

Oz
I couldn't detect any ill intent, so I
remained constantly vigilant. That's all.

Oz
Now that you're here, I can finally feel
it. The putrid rot of your fate...!

Oz
Show yourself, Gru Grim!!

Viola
Hmm... This is not going the way I had
planned...

Ga'Luga
What is that mask?!

Elmina
What is this... Viola's magic, it...

Astrid
Elmina, what's happening to her?!

Elmina
She's giving off two types of magic...

Elmina
The magic in her body and the magic in
that mask are completely different!

Viola
You're sharp, elf. It doesn't seem like I
can talk my way out of this.

Viola
Correct. The mask you see is I, Velkajah,
the Fifth Apostle.

Viola
And this body is Viola, a traveler of
poor fortune!

Oz
?!

Velkajah
What's wrong, Knight? Are you hesitating
to attack after hearing that?

Velkajah
What happened to the power you used
to defeat A'Zelmeda and Ul'Ganan?

Oz
...

Velkajah
It seems that attack of yours burns up
much of your target's strength.

Velkajah
Not to mention your own—For something
so powerful, it has a lot of flaws!

Ga'Luga
(How did this devil learn so much about
Oz?!)

Velkajah
What will you do if I kill Viola before you
can use that trick of yours?

Velkajah
How about I take her with me, hmm?

Elmina
Grr... You lowlife!!

Velkajah
Hold your tongue, traitor.

Rizette
We just have to catch you and remove the
mask before you try anything!

Astrid
Rizette, wait! We probably can't attack
fast enough to stop him from hurting her.

Rizette
Grr...

Velkajah
Nice thinking, Miss Commander. You
understand where I'm coming from.

Velkajah
None of you could murder...

Velkajah
this poor, unfortunate girl!!

Elmina
Ugh?! There's magic pouring from the
earth!

Ga'Luga
The ground is shaking!!

Oz
?!

Oz
(What is going on? I sense something far
more powerful than Velkajah...)

Velkajah
Behold! Thanks to all your spirit
vanquishing, my servants have succeeded!

Velkajah
They have activated the ancient altar of
the Magnificent!

Astrid
Altar...?!

Velkajah
Now it shall come... An Avatar of the
Magnificent shall descend to Erden!!

Oz
(An Avatar... Is that what I have been
sensing?!)

Velkajah
And you, my dear knights, will make up
the required sacrifices!

Velkajah
Your bodies and souls will be purified by
pain and fear in this sealed land...

Velkajah
and offered to the Magnificent!!

Theo
Sealed?!

Rizette
The ground is glowing!!

Elmina
Everyone, down!

All
?!

Optional
Fenn Fal
Knights... It seems our fate to meet under
peculiar circumstances once again.

Fenn Fal
I was staying at an inn nearby. Now I've
been hired to take care of these ghouls.

Fenn Fal
I see you have the same purpose. You can
leave this area to me.

Fenn Fal
Perhaps we should spar again once we have
both completed our missions.

Fenn Fal
What's that? You'll accept my invitation
immediately? You are most courteous.

Fenn Fal
Very well. En garde!

[S-Mission 3-6-3]

Optional
Optional
Fenn Fal
Urgh... I am defeated. Thank you for the
match.

Fenn Fal
I thought with my current allies I could best
you... But I was naïve. I have much to learn.

Fenn Fal
The sky... I feel it is growing darker.
Something is amiss.

Fenn Fal
Indeed, we must be careful. But these
people need our protection. I wish you luck.

Optional
Rizette
This looks useful.

Chapter 7: The Two Avatars
???
Oz...

Rolotia
Oz, wake up!!

Oz
...

Rolotia
He can sense the Void, so that event
overwhelmed his consciousness...

Rolotia
Sorry, Oz.

Rolotia
I need to use maximum volume!

BRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGG!!!!
BRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGG!!!!

Oz
Urghh?!

Rizette
Wah!

Theo
Oz! You're awake!

Astrid
You dropped like a stone back there,
we were worried.

Elmina
It didn't look like you were hurt or
anything, either.

Ga'Luga
Can you stand? That yell just now
sounded like you were in pain.

Oz
I'm...fine...

Oz
(Rolotia... Forget about my ear drums,
that sound nearly cracked my skull!)

Oz
So what happened...?

Astrid
...This whole area is surrounded by an
enormous aegis.

Rizette
There's a huge invisible wall blocking off
the way we came.

Ga'Luga
According to Elmina, it is infused with
potent magic.

Theo
We tried to break it, but neither weapons
nor magic have any effect...

Elmina
Hey Rizette, do you think this is...

Rizette
Yeah... It's exactly like the Aeon Lords'
aegises.

Rizette
(If I still had the Cerulean Crest, I
could...)

Astrid
We managed to narrow down the source
of the magic that created the aegis.

Astrid
It's coming from a ruin up ahead.

Elmina
But there's some folk with powerful magic
roaming about. It won't be easy to get close.

Oz
That must be the altar Velkajah was
talking about. Where did he go?

Theo
After that flash of light he was nowhere
to be found...

Oz
Damn it... No matter. We know where we
have to go.

Astrid
Yes. We need to reach this altar, the
source of the aegis, and shut it down!

Oz
What are we waiting for? Let's go foil
the Apostles' plans!

Rizette
But Oz... Velkajah is...

Ga'Luga
(whisper) Rizette. Let's deal with that
later. We need to get moving.

Theo
(whisper) Oz couldn't bring himself to
attack Viola back there.

Theo
Will it be the same this time? Would he
hurt her to get to Velkajah?

Ga'Luga
Theo...

Rizette
How can we defeat Velkajah without
hurting Viola...?

Rizette
There must be a way!!

Rolotia
Rizette... Theo...

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
I...

Optional
Rizette
Nice!

Theo
The people inside the house are okay!

Ga'Luga
It's fortunate they were already hiding
inside because of the spirits.

Rizette
We need to shut down the altar, but we
can't forget to protect civilians, too.

Astrid
That's right, Rizette. We should do what
we can as we head for the altar.

Oz
Let me make this clear. My priority right
now is taking out the Apostle.

Astrid
That's fine with me. It's probably the
fastest way to stop this horrible mess.

Oz
Heh. That makes things easier.

Elmina
Hey, something's heading straight for us!
It's the Gru Grim, I'm sure of it!

Astrid
We need to stop them getting anywhere
near that house.

Astrid
Move out!

[Mission 3-7-1]

Oz
I'm starting to grow very tired of these
attacks...

Astrid
Are they after us specifically?

Ga'Luga
Their numbers seem too low for that.

Oz
I would guess they're just attacking
everything in their path.

Elmina
So they're trying to eliminate anyone who
might get in their way.

Rizette
Then we should lead them away from the
civilians!

Ga'Luga
Look at that village!

Theo
Flames... No!!

Astrid
Quickly!

Optional
Rizette
Lucky!

[Mission 3-7-2]

Rizette
More Gru Grim... I think that's the last of
this group.

Elmina
They're just mowing down anyone they see!!

Astrid
They may be small in number, but...

Oz
They were quite skilled.

Ga'Luga
We need to keep our wits about us.

Theo
Do you think there are more of them still
around...?

Oz
If they get in our way, we simply have to
deal with them.

Astrid
We don't have time to waste talking. We
need to keep moving!

Optional
Solas
Wah! You scared me, I thought you were a
monster!

Luna
Solas! I took that traveler to the village
where Fenn Fal is... Hey! It's you guys!!

Solas
Hey, Luna. If Fenn Fal's with her, I'm sure
she's fine.

Solas
We're helping a traveling fencer we met
rescue people!

Luna
Heh heh... It's time for you to see how
much progress our warriors have made!

Solas
Right! We've been working hard together
everyday. You better look out!

Luna
It's rare for you to get pumped up before
the battle starts, Solas!

Luna
I want to heckle to! Hey, you there! I bet
your mother was an orc!

Luna
Yay! I knew you'd say yes!

Solas
Why do you always have to take things
too far, Luna?! S-Sorry! Alright, let's go!

[S-Mission 3-7-1]

Optional
Optional
Luna
Nyaaaaah!!

Solas
Urgh... Even I want to yell "Nyaaaah" this
time...

Luna
No! Catspeak is my thing, Solas! You need
to find your own!

Luna
That aside, don't you think we got pretty
close this time?

Solas
I hope so...We've trained so hard together,
everyone on the team is irreplaceable!

Luna
Right! We might have to rethink our victory
pose! You can go somewhere on the side.

Solas
(Wait, am I replaceable?!)

Luna
Alright, we need to get back to work! Thank
you for the battle! Let's go, Solas!

Solas
Is it because I can't shine and float? I
would if I could but I... Ah!

Solas
Th-Thank you! Please battle us again soon!
Seeya!

[Mission 3-7-3]

Ga'Luga
I think that's most of them dealt with.

Astrid
Don't relax just yet. Stay on your guard!
Survey the damage to the village!

Rizette
There weren't too many injuries, but the
damage to the buildings is severe...

Theo
If they get attacked again, they'll be in
serious danger!

Oz
Elmina. Is anything headed our way?

Elmina
There's too much magic in the air... I
can't get a clear reading!

Astrid
...

Astrid
Let's keep moving.

Rizette
Astrid?!

Astrid
We can't allow what happened here to
reoccur. We need to get to the altar!

Theo
S-Shouldn't we at least leave some
people here to guard the village?!

Rizette
And we should give them some of our
supplies...

Astrid
No. We cannot afford to lose the battle
that awaits us.

Astrid
We need all the supplies and troops we
can muster!

Astrid
Please, trust me! And follow my lead!!

Rizette
...

Rizette
Yes ma'am!

Theo
Yes ma'am... Let's head for the altar.

Ga'Luga
Prepare to depart immediately!

Elmina
We're giving you our faith and our
weapons, Commander. Don't waste them!

Astrid
I don't intend to.

Oz
...

Oz
Let's go.

Astrid
Way ahead of you!

[S-Mission 3-7-2]

Optional
[Mission 3-7-4]

Optional
Rizette
This lock is tough...

Astrid
Stand aside, Rizette. Ga'Luga, Oz!

Ga'Luga
Oaaargh!!

Oz
Hurgh!!

Elmina
Ha ha, is that your version of a skeleton
key?

Theo
It's one that can only do the unlocking
part, though...

Oz
Not bad.

Ga'Luga
There's a nice collection of szi-style
weapons.

Astrid
Let's not waste any time. Elmina, hands
off that gold!

Elmina
Commander! I was just inspecting it!
Look, I'm putting it all back down!

Astrid
Honestly. We are not thieves!

Rizette
Are you sure?

Theo
I guess this is what they call military
requisition.

Astrid
Exactly, Theo! I'm leaving a notice
instructing they send the bill to Rigland.

Rizette
Lucky we're knights and not bandits.

Astrid
Obviously! Alright, we have what we came
for. Let's split!

Theo
Huff... Huff...

Rizette
Theo... Here, drink some more water.

Rolotia
You're breathing so heavily, Theo... Are
you alright?

Rizette
Rolotia! Are you sure you should be
showing yourself here?

Rolotia
There's no one else around. You are on
a break, are you not?

Theo
I'm fine. Were you worried about me,
Rolotia? Thank you.

Theo
But there are a lot of Gru Grim around
right now, it's dangerous for you.

Rizette
Yes. You should hide.

Rolotia
I... I suppose, but...

Rolotia
(The Red Dragon Knights will soon fight
the Masked Apostle.)

Rolotia
(And... One of the Avatars will likely rear
its head. At this rate...)

Rolotia
(They need to at least incapacitate the
Masked Apostle, but...)

Theo
I feel much better now! I can keep
fighting till dawn!

Rizette
I'm glad to hear it. Knowing you feel
strong gives me strength, too.

Theo
See you later, Rolotia!

Rizette
Let's talk again when this is all over.

Rolotia
O-Okay... Take care...

Rolotia
...

Rolotia
(In his current state, Oz may not have
what it takes to defeat Velkajah.)

Rolotia
(He is changing. Losing the dispassionate
judgment we chose him for.)

Rolotia
(But...)

Rolotia
But...

Rolotia
If we work together, time may flow along a
different path!

Optional
Fenn Fal
Greetings, Knights! You are unharmed, I
see. No surprise.

Fenn Fal
I never guessed this land could be sealed...
My instincts have been unreliable of late.

Fenn Fal
I am working with some young adventurers
to help the people of this region.

Fenn Fal
What kind of adventurers? They are full of
energy and valor. Young, but skilled.

Fenn Fal
I am about to head to a village nearby to
watch over it.

Fenn Fal
I would enjoy a short match, but I suppose
this is not the right time for it...

Fenn Fal
Thank you! Despite these dark times you
would still expend energy on me...

Fenn Fal
To hold back would be an insult to you. En
garde!

[S-Mission 3-7-3]

Optional
Optional
Fenn Fal
Even in a situation as dire as this, you
remain calm and collected in combat...

Fenn Fal
I underestimated you. Your skills know no
time or occasion. You are near unstoppable!

Fenn Fal
What's that? The defeat of your order
would signal the end of the West...?

Fenn Fal
I see. If you are charged with such a duty,
perhaps I never stood a chance.

Fenn Fal
Allow me to contribute to your mission.

Fenn Fal
Until the light returns to this place, I will not
allow a single innocent life to be harmed.

Fenn Fal
Thank you for your time. I hope your
number will not be less when next we meet.

Fenn Fal
Farewell!

???
Ruma tyo... Sama tyo..

Velkajah
Gra... Fdavin... Magra... Fdavin...

Velkajah
Come... Come...! Ruma tyo... Gra...
Fdavin... Magla... Fdavin...!

Velkajah
COME FORTH!!!

Elmina
Oz??

Oz
You felt it too?!

Theo
What's wrong?

Rizette
What... What is that?

Astrid
A pillar of light... It's coming straight
down from the heavens...

Ga'Luga
It's headed straight for the altar!

Rolotia
It has come to pass...

Rolotia
An Avatar of the Void has made landfall
in Erden!!

Velkajah
Ahhhhhhh!!

Velkajah
Avatar of the Infallible Truth, Avatar of
the Magnificent!

Velkajah
I beseech you, speak your glorious name!

Red Demon
...

Red Demon
JEDARIEL...

Ga'Luga
What is that?!

Theo
A red...demon?!

Rizette
It came down from the sky... What is
it...?

Oz
So this is what I was sensing even before
the aegis was activated...

Oz
This creature!

Astrid
Is that the Avatar that Velkajah was
talking about?

Ga'Luga
It landed where the altar is!

Theo
Now there's more than just an Apostle...
We have to fight that too...?!

Elmina
The magic in the air is even stronger now
that thing is here!

Elmina
It's almost as thick as it was in the Aeon
Tower...

Astrid
...Everyone, listen.

Astrid
There is the house of a weapons merchant
up ahead.

Astrid
The merchant and her family evacuated
to that village back there, so it is empty.

Elmina
Commander... Are you suggesting what I
think you're suggesting?

Astrid
A dangerous battle awaits us. We need to
be as prepared as possible.

Astrid
Do you understand?

Ga'Luga
You are right...

Rizette
Our Commander has become rather bold.

Theo
Yeah... But this is no time to get cold
feet.

Oz
Heh. That sounds like it could be a
detour worth making.

Astrid
Whatever we do we must be swift. In our
stride and in our decisions!

Optional
Rizette
Lucky!

Astrid
We're finally here...!

Ga'Luga
But this is just the beginning of our
battle!

Elmina
They're here... Velkajah, the Fifth Apostle,
and...

Oz
The Avatar!

Theo
(whisper) Riz... What should we do
about Viola?

Rizette
(whisper) I tried to think of a solution,
but... I still don't know.

Theo
What is everyone else thinking? I... I'm
afraid to ask...

Rizette
Me too... But for now, we need to trust
our comrades.

Rizette
And keep trying to find a solution, even
in the heat of battle!

Theo
Right. I'm not giving up.

Astrid
...

Astrid
(If push comes to shove... I should be the
one to take out Viola.)

Astrid
(Finn... Mee... Please, lend me some of
your courage!)

Astrid
...

Astrid
This will be our final battle this night.

Astrid
Knights, prepare yourselves!!

???
Ho ho...

Velkajah
I did not expect you to reach me in one
piece!

Astrid
Velkajah. In the name of the Red Dragon
Knights, I command you.

Astrid
Stand down. Refuse, and we destroy that
mask and the body you've possessed!

Velkajah
How authoritative! I should expect
nothing less of Erden's Hero!

Velkajah
You've no qualms killing one to save
many?

Astrid
...

Velkajah
I see... I commend you on your resolve!

Velkajah
You feel the same, don't you? Avatar
of the Magnificent...

Velkajah
Jedariel!!

Jedariel
ROOOOAAAAARGH!!

Oz
An Avatar...!!

Theo
They're going to attack us both at once?!

Elmina
So we're basically fighting two Aeon
Lords? I don't like where this is going...

Ga'Luga
We can't turn back now. We need to
stand our ground!!

Velkajah
Great Jedariel! Baptize these valiant
heroes!

Velkajah
Teach these ignorant lambs of the
benevolence of your flames!!

Oz
!!

Velkajah
You dare point your blade at me?! You
share the resoluteness of Erden's Hero!

Oz
Do not underestimate me, Gru Grim!!

[Mission 3-7-5]

Jedariel
ROOAAAAARGH...?!

Theo
It's working!! We're pushing Jedariel
back!

Velkajah
No... This isn't possible!! The Red
Knights are not this powerful!!

Oz
Haaaargh!

Velkajah
Urgh?! You... Do you really intend to
kill this girl! No...

Velkajah
"Oz, are you really going to k-kill me...?"

Rizette
That's Viola's voice!!

Oz
?!

Velkajah
I can't believe you fell for that!

Oz
Urggghh?!

Theo
Oz!!

Velkajah
Ha ha, you greenhorn... You really are
just a child in a warrior's mask!

Velkajah
And you knights are simply an entourage
of callow youths!

Velkajah
Allow me to show you true power!

Jedariel
Grr.... Rrrrr...

Jedariel
ROOOOOAAAAARGH!!!

Astrid
Wh-What's happening to Jedariel?!

Rizette
It's standing back up!!

Elmina
This is just like what happened with Ul
Ganan... Except there's even more magic!

Oz
(This Avatar is bound by a fate even more
potent than the Apostles...!)

Ga'Luga
Does this mean the Avatar is invincible?
We have to cut off that power!!

Theo
(But the only one who can do that is
Oz...!)

Velkajah
No more parlor tricks. I forbid you all
to move.

Velkajah
If you defy me again, I will not hesitate to
kill this girl in a heartbeat!!

All
...!

Astrid
Ugh?!

Velkajah
Ha ha, struggle all you like, Miss Hero.

Velkajah
You haven't what it takes to kill her. I
should have done this from the start!

Velkajah
I suppose I should heal these wounds.

Velkajah
None are deep, since you all held back,
but it never hurts to be thorough.

Elmina
(Velkajah's wounds are healing...!)

Rizette
(No... If he heals, he'll have the upper
hand!)

Ga'Luga
(Jedariel will be back on its feet at any
moment...!)

Theo
(I'm sure Oz and everyone else thought
of all the ways we could help Viola...)

Theo
(But there's no time left!)

Oz
(I need an opportunity, an instant to
destroy that mask before he reacts...!)

Oz
(But I'm wounded... How fast do I need
to be? How strong?)

Oz
(...Can I do this?)

Rolotia
Oz...

Rolotia
In five seconds...

Rolotia
I will stop Velkajah. You will have less
than a second.

Rolotia
5...4...

Oz
(Rolotia?!)

Rolotia
3...2...1...

Mysterious Woman
Zero!

Oz
?!

Velkajah
What...?!

Velkajah
(Who's doing that?! My body, I can't...
Ah... Arrrgh?!)

Oz
(She stopped him?!)

Mysterious Woman
Oz, now!!

Oz
This is my chance...!!

Velkajah
Gyaaaaaahh?!

Velkajah
Wh-What is happening?? Wh-What did
you do?!

Velkajah
N-No, it's...splitting?! The immortal
vessel the Magnificent created for me?!

Velkajah
No... NOOOOO?!

Astrid
Oz... Oz broke Velkajah's mask?! Who is
that girl?!

Viola
Urgh...?

Mysterious Woman
Rizette, Theo!! Protect Viola!!

Rizette & Theo
That voice!!

Oz
Rolotia?!

Rolotia
It's not over yet! Use your power on the
Avatar before it gets up!!

Oz
No time for pleasantries, then. Just the
way I like it!

Jedariel
ROOOAAAARGH?!

Ga'Luga
Haaaa!!

Oz
Ga'Luga?!

Ga'Luga
I'll hold it in place!!

Astrid
I'll help!!

Elmina
We can't take it down, but surely we can
buy you some time!

Astrid
Oz!! I thought of a name!

Astrid
The power to resist, to break free of the
chains of fate!

Astrid
Like the goddess Rebellia, who fought
back against the shackles of oppression...

Astrid
I name this power... The Arc Rebellion!!

Oz
Heh...

Oz
Ha ha ha! I like the way you think, Astrid!

Jedariel
ROOOAAAARGH?!

Oz
Jedariel! I feel your lust for battle, your
thirst for life!

Oz
Embrace that maelstrom! I will cut the
chains that bind you to that evil god!

Oz
Arc Rebellion!!

Jedariel
OAARGH!?! GROAAARGH?! ROARGH!!

Jedariel
OAAAAAAARRRRGH?!

Astrid
...

Astrid
Jedariel... It disappeared?

Rolotia
When Oz cut it free of the Void, he also
destroyed the Gate it came through.

Rolotia
I believe it was caught in the blast and
blown away into some other dimension.

Astrid
I see...

Astrid
(Is... Is this woman human?)

Elmina
All that magic is gone too...

Rizette
Hey! Viola is okay, she's breathing!

Theo
Thank goodness!

Astrid
Velkajah's mask completely disintegrated.
It's just a pile of dust now.

Elmina
That mask was a vessel. Now that it's
broken, the soul inside is gone, too.

Ga'Luga
A suitable end for a villain like him. But
that aside...

Rolotia
Um...

Rolotia
(I really did it... I, an Avatar, have entered
the mortal realm...)

Rolotia
(But the invasion of the Void can no
longer be prevented. So I must...!)

Oz
Rolotia...

Rolotia
Oz?

Oz
Nice timing... I should have expected
nothing less from...the Avatar of Ti—

Oz
Urgh...

Rolotia
Oz?!

Oz
...

Theo
He's sleeping...

Astrid
Good...

Ga'Luga
The side effect of that power... The
"Arc Rebellion," again.

Elmina
He's probably pretty beat after all this
fighting, too.

Astrid
Let him rest. We've completed one part
of our mission. However...

Astrid
Rolotia, was it?

Rolotia
...

Astrid
We have a lot of questions for you. We'd
prefer to ask them before Oz wakes up.

Astrid
Could you cooperate with us on this
matter?

Rolotia
...Okay.

Rolotia
I will tell you everything that I can.

Young Female Voice
Soon I shall awake from sleep ♪

Young Female Voice
Great One, my soul you keep
If my fate be never again to wake ♪

Young Female Voice
Great One, my soul you shall take ♪

Male Voice
You're so noisy...

Male Voice
I don't wanna get up yet... One more
hour...

Young Female Voice
Oh, you don't want to wake up yet? In
that case...

Girl
Soon you shall awake from sleep!
Whatever may be, you shall awake!

Girl
If our promise you mean to break...
I will bury your fields in snakes!!

Male Voice
Don't do that! My crops are looking really
good this year...

Girl
Hey! Hey! Hey! You promised me we'd
go fishing this morning, remember?

Girl
If you forgot, I'll add frogs and snails and
lizard tails!

Male Voice
Urk... You'd really do it too, wouldn't
you?

Male Voice
Alright, alright, I'm up! I'll make us
breakfast, so go wait in the living room.

Girl
Yay! What's on the menu this morning?
Sugar and spice? All things nice?

Boy
It'll be good, I promise... Alice.

Alice
I can't wait! ♪

Alice
Don't you dare go back to sleep again,
Finn!

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