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==Militia on the Move== | ==Militia on the Move== | ||
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|Thank you all for joining me here. <br/> I'm afraid I have important news that I need to impart to Addam. | |||
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|Oh yes? | |||
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|It’s about the militia. | |||
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|The who now? | |||
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|I've been gathering an army in Uraya. People who've lost homes, families. <br/> People who'll make a stand against Malos. | |||
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|Well, according to intelligence we received, they have departed from Uraya now. | |||
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|What? Why? Malos's whereabouts are still unclear. | |||
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|It seems that Uraya has conscripted them all. <br/> It's now a special regiment of the Urayan self-defense forces. | |||
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|I thought I'd sorted this all out with the Urayan king... | |||
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|At His Majesty's behest, we have ascertained the position of the moving troops. <br/> They are heading to Torna as we speak. | |||
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|We have established communications, so you can send word at any time. | |||
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|Addam takes a bit of time thinking what he should say, Lora and Jin notice this strange behaviour coming from Addam. | |||
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|When they get to Torna... Tell them to go to Aletta... Gah... | |||
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|As you say. | |||
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==''Lora's decision''== | ==''Lora's decision''== |
Revision as of 15:06, 30 April 2024
Torna ~ The Golden Country is internally considered "chapter 11" of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It takes place 500 years before the main game. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with the entire plot of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
This page is divided into sections based on the Events Theater. Scenes not in the Events Theater (such as story quests or unvoiced dialogue) are shown as italic headers and given unofficial titles.
Stinks Like Blood
The scene begins with an illustration showing the Coeia Titan, an oppressive fog veils the surrounding.
Narrator
The year was 3564.
The 107th Indoline Praetor, Rhadallis...
had sent an armed expedition against the counntry of Coeia.
Its capital, Omrantha, fell overnight...
And sank beneath the clouds, along with the rest of the Titan.
The 107th Indoline Praetor, Rhadallis...
had sent an armed expedition against the counntry of Coeia.
Its capital, Omrantha, fell overnight...
And sank beneath the clouds, along with the rest of the Titan.
The camera goes into the fog. A war is ocurring, there are Indoline and Ardainian forces in the battlefield, along with soldiers dying in combat
Narrator
The destruction of Coeia shocked all the nations of Alrest…
Officially, the act was attributed...
to a military alliance led chiefly by Indol…
and the emerging power of Mor Ardain.
In fact, it had been the work of one Blade.
Officially, the act was attributed...
to a military alliance led chiefly by Indol…
and the emerging power of Mor Ardain.
In fact, it had been the work of one Blade.
The camera goes up into the sky, a big black aura falling into the ground.
The camera goes up into the sky again, this time to show a big Artifice.
Narrator
Back then, neither Lora nor myself knew…
how closely his fate…
would prove to be tied with ours in the days to come...
how closely his fate…
would prove to be tied with ours in the days to come...
The camera zooms into the Artifice, transitioning and leaving the illustration style. As the camera zooms in, it get inside the Artifice, the Aegis, previously named, is inside controlling the Artifice.
Malos
You're that eager to die?
Then allow me to assist!
Then allow me to assist!
Malos clenchs his fist as he attacks the Coeia Titan with a beam of darkness.
The Coeia Titan explodes and sinks into the Cloud sea while the scene fades black.
The Coeia Titan explodes and sinks into the Cloud sea while the scene fades black.
Lora ties the enemy's leg with his rope and kicks it while Jin fights at her side with his sword, the two are fighting unceasingly.
Eventually, Lora is sorrounded and Jin passes his sword to her, a style of combat never seen before. Even if they are defending well themselves, they end up running away.
Eventually, Lora is sorrounded and Jin passes his sword to her, a style of combat never seen before. Even if they are defending well themselves, they end up running away.
Jin
(running)
(running)
There's no...end to them!
Lora and Jin end up in the end of the path, the two turn around to see their enemies.
Jin
Lora, can you smell it?
Lora
(disgusted by the smell)
(disgusted by the smell)
Yeugh! It stinks like-
Lora is interrupted by a Buloofo that stands in front of them followed by some Feris. The Buloofo is watching them in a intimidate way.
Jin
Yeah, no doubt about it. Blood.
It's driving them crazy.
It's driving them crazy.
As they prepare to fight, the Buloofo roars, the fight will be tough
Ties That Bind
Lora attacks a Volff with the Nodachi, Jin's sword, and kills it. She passes the sword to Jin, and now that she is vulnerable, a Volff leaps on her and throws her to the ground.
Jin
(worried)
(worried)
Lora!
Jin rushes to save her while Lora is defending how she can with the rope she has. Jin sends the Volff flying with his sword and uses his ice powers to defeat the rest of the Volffs.
Now that the things have settled down, Jin helps Lora to stand up.
Now that the things have settled down, Jin helps Lora to stand up.
Lora
Thank you, Jin.
Jin
Well, we've got room for improvement.
Lora
Of what?
Jin
This fighting style. It magnifies our strength, sure, but it leaves us wide open...
Jin sheathes his sword.
Jin
When the sword is in my hand,
you're left defenseless.
you're left defenseless.
Lora
What, you won't keep me safe?
Jin
Huh?
Lora places her hand on Jin's cheek right how he did 17 years ago when Lora awakened Jin.
Lora
(mimicking him)
(mimicking him)
"I'll keep you safe, always!"
A flashback shows a 10 years old Lora awakening Jin
Jin
(past)
(past)
I'll keep you safe, always...
Back in the present, Jin removes Lora's hand from his face.
Jin
You...
You still remember that?
You still remember that?
Lora
I've thought about it...every day for these 17 years.
Lora looks up into the sky
Lora
I'll never forget it. The day you set me free from a life of misery.
Jin
I see.
They both look into each other's eyes and smile. They set off and start walking into the forest.
Mikhail
Not long after, Lora and Jin arrive to a desolated village where they find a boy alone, Lora approaches him.
Lora
What happened? Are you alone?
He doesn't respond or look at Lora; he only looks down with any expression.
Jin
Looks like the only survivor.
These burn patterns don't look like Malos's handiwork.
Must've been humans…
Looting and pillaging while the world burns.
These burn patterns don't look like Malos's handiwork.
Must've been humans…
Looting and pillaging while the world burns.
Lora
(tilting her head)
(tilting her head)
Hey, it's okay. Would you like to come with us?
You don't have to worry, really. We're all good people, promise.
You don't have to worry, really. We're all good people, promise.
The little boy looks at Lora with sad eyes.
Jin bents down to be at the boy's height.
Jin bents down to be at the boy's height.
Jin
Can you walk?
The boy, without saying a word, affirms with his head.
Jin
(stroking his head)
(stroking his head)
You can. Good going.
Jin stands up and touches the boy's back to say him unverbally that they're going to walk. They eventually get to the outskirts of the village.
Lora
And... your family?
Were they there with you? Should we go back and..
Were they there with you? Should we go back and..
Mikhail
(interrupting Lora)
(interrupting Lora)
Mikhail...
My name is... Mikhail
My name is... Mikhail
Lora
Oh! Right. I'm Lora.
And he's...
And he's...
Mikhail
(interrupting her again)
(interrupting her again)
I don't have a family.
I was sold to this village. From Estham. So... I'm all alone.
I was sold to this village. From Estham. So... I'm all alone.
Lora
I see...
Right, then! Starting today, we're going to be your new family!
We'll take you back to our friends, and...
Right, then! Starting today, we're going to be your new family!
We'll take you back to our friends, and...
Mikhail
(interrupting her a third time)
(interrupting her a third time)
You people? You're strangers.
You don't have to pretend to care.
You don't have to pretend to care.
Lora
(confused)
(confused)
Er...? Ahaha... ha...
You don't beat around the bush, do you?
You don't beat around the bush, do you?
Lora
He's gonna be a handful, this one.
Though, really...I was just the same once...
Though, really...I was just the same once...
Lora
Very well. Friends first then, not family. How's that sound?
Jin
Lora.
Lora looks at Jin.
Lora
Huh? What's up?
Jin
I'll scout the area. Look after him.
Lora
Oh, of course. Be careful...
And, Jin...
And, Jin...
Jin
I know.
Jin puts a mask with two horns to hide the Core Crystal in his forehead and starts walking.
Meanwhile, in Indol, the Praetor of Indol Rhadallis and one of the magisters, Baltrich, are having a chat.
Meanwhile, in Indol, the Praetor of Indol Rhadallis and one of the magisters, Baltrich, are having a chat.
Rhadallis
What was that you said, Baltrich?
Baltrich
The Coeian capital of Omrantha has fallen…
Ah, rather, it was annihilated, Praetor Rhadallis.
Ah, rather, it was annihilated, Praetor Rhadallis.
Rhadallis
So it has come to pass after all...
Baltrich
... Respectfully, you aren't much of an actor, Eminence.
It appears you are not surprised at all? We heard disturbing rumors circling among the Magisters.
Amalthus... whom you recently elevated to Quaestor...
People wonder if this calamity has anything to do with that man's Blade...
With such extraordinary power, is it really wise to, er...
It appears you are not surprised at all? We heard disturbing rumors circling among the Magisters.
Amalthus... whom you recently elevated to Quaestor...
People wonder if this calamity has anything to do with that man's Blade...
With such extraordinary power, is it really wise to, er...
Rhadallis elevates his hand, ordaining Baltrich to stop talking.
Rhadallis
No matter whose power affected it,
it is sure to serve the greater glory of Indol.
The Architect... will surely be pleased
it is sure to serve the greater glory of Indol.
The Architect... will surely be pleased
Baltrich
Eminence... Do you believe it can be controlled?
Rhadallis
If it cannot... I will let him take the blame.
I have...
spoken.
Thank you for your report, Magister Baltrich. You may return to your duties.
I have...
spoken.
Thank you for your report, Magister Baltrich. You may return to your duties.
Baltrich takes a bow and leaves the room.
Gathering Ingredients
The party has gone to a campsite near the village outskirts.
Lora
This looks like a good spot to set up camp.
Jin
Yeah. I’ll start preparing the food.
Lora
Oh wow, you’re a star, Jin. What do you reckon you’ll make?
Jin
Let’s see, now… I should be able to get my hands on a few choice ingredients around here.
If we can find some Tornan Trout, Deviled Onions and Sour Avocados, I could stew them together…
You like Trout Stralu, right?
If we can find some Tornan Trout, Deviled Onions and Sour Avocados, I could stew them together…
You like Trout Stralu, right?
Lora
It’s absolutely divine! You’ll join us for a bit to eat, won’t you, Mikhail?
Mikhail
...I guess.
Lora
Perfect! Then let’s set to work and hunt for those ingredients!
Jin
All three of those things should be easy to come by around here. No need to travel off the beaten path.
A Spot of Camping
The party is making camp while sitting on rocks and pieces of fallen wood, arranged around the campfire.
Lora
Right, we've got our ingredients, fire's nice and toasty... I think we're all set for the night!
Jin, would you mind making a start on the cooking?
Jin, would you mind making a start on the cooking?
Jin
I'll get right to it.
Mikhail
...The Blade's doing the cooking?
Jin
Got a problem with that?
Mikhail
...
Lora
Better Jin than me. If I were in charge, I'd probably end up losing a limb peeling the veggies!
Jin
It's not all one-sided, though. Lora has her own talents. Like making charms. That, I could never do.
Lora
Right! We make up for each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Blade or Driver, no one has to shoulder all the burden.
Blade or Driver, no one has to shoulder all the burden.
Mikhail
Huh.
Jin
Okay, I'm going to make a start on the Trout Stralu. It won't take long.
A Brief Respite
On nighttime, Lora and Jin are seated on the camp site while Mikhail is sleeping next to them.
Lora
How sad... The village, I mean.
Jin
It is.
Lora
That Blade, Malos...
He didn't do that, did he?
He didn't do that, did he?
Jin
The towns razed by the Aegis were completely obliterated...
I plan to inform the mercenaries of this.
I plan to inform the mercenaries of this.
Lora
How could a person do something so awful...?
Jin
Anyway. You should rest now. We should be able to meet up with Haze tomorrow.
Lora
(excited)
(excited)
Ooh, yes!
I wonder if she's found any leads on Mother. I hope so, anyway.
I wonder if she's found any leads on Mother. I hope so, anyway.
Jin
I'll prepare food, then rest up.
Lora
Oh, that's kind of you...
Thanks...
Thanks...
Lora smiles at Jin looking at his eyes, and Jin narrows his eyes to express happiness.
Jin stands up in order to make food for the three of them for when they wake up in the morning, and Lora goes to sleep.
Jin stands up in order to make food for the three of them for when they wake up in the morning, and Lora goes to sleep.
The Next Morning
Morning has come, the party is ready to get on the road again.
Lora
Mmm, that really hit the spot!
You know, I really can't think of anything better than waking up to Jin's cooking. Scrumptious!
You know, I really can't think of anything better than waking up to Jin's cooking. Scrumptious!
Mikhail
...
Jin
You scarfed that down quick.
Mikhail
Uh...!
Jin
Want seconds?
Mikhails hides behind Lora.
Mikhail
...
Lora
Mikhail, relax. He's not gonna bite you.
Don't let the whole moody thing fool you. He's genuinely concerned about you.
Don't let the whole moody thing fool you. He's genuinely concerned about you.
Jin
"Moody thing"...?
Lora
Look, if there's anything you need, just tell us, all right?
Mikhail
Nu-uh, I'm fine. Really.
Lora
OK, I hear you.
Listen, I know Jin can seem a bit scary, but he's really very gentle. You'll get used to him.
Listen, I know Jin can seem a bit scary, but he's really very gentle. You'll get used to him.
Mikhail nods.
Jin
...
I just need to clean up here, then we can move out.
I just need to clean up here, then we can move out.
Lora
Feltley can't be far now, can it? Where we're meeting up with Haze.
Jin
That's right. There's still a way to go, but if we keep to the road, it won't take long.
Hallmark of the Aegis
Lora, Jin and Mikhail finally arrive to the Feltley Village.
Lora
Looks like... Haze isn't here yet…
As they get deeper into the village Lora gets open-mouthed; a big black crater has consumed the village. The three rush to get closer.
Lora
(surprised)
(surprised)
What the...
This is... This should be the village of Feltley.
This is... This should be the village of Feltley.
Jin crouches down to examine the texture of the crater.
Jin
It's almost like glass...
Rumor among the mercs says that's... the hallmark of the Aegis.
Rumor among the mercs says that's... the hallmark of the Aegis.
Lora
But why would he do this?
Jin hears something coming from the sky, he looks up to see what is it and a colossal robot is approaching to them.
Jin
Look out!
Jin jumps into the inside of the crater holding Lora in his arms while Mikhail flees and hides to a near tree. The robot tries to hit Lora and Jin with its claws and it manages to remove Jin's mask from his forehead.
Lora
(worried)
(worried)
Jin?!
Jin
It's nothing. Let's go! [1]
In the center of the crater, Jin draws his sword and Lora gets into an offensive position, they're about to battle against an enemy they never saw before.
The Emblem of Torna
After the battle, when the Gargoyle seems to be defeated, its eyes brighten again and stands up.
Lora
(exhausted)
(exhausted)
This... is no normal monster.
Jin
Not an Ardainian Titan weapon, either...
Lora
Maybe it's Malos's?
The Gargoyle prepares to do a charged attack.
?
Get down, you two!
A light beam appears from the sky and lands on the Gargoyle causing a little explosion that Jin and Lora have to dodge, Jin activates the Blade shield to make sure they don't get hurt.
Lora
Holy...
Between the fog that the explosion caused can be seen a silhouette of a woman walking.
As the fog disappears, there's no trace of the Gargoyle. The woman, named Mythra, walks towards Lora and Jin.
As the fog disappears, there's no trace of the Gargoyle. The woman, named Mythra, walks towards Lora and Jin.
Mythra
That was a close one!
From Mythra's back appears a hooded man
?
It looks like Malos's Artifices are still roaming around.
Lora
So it was...
As an awkward silence was made in the crater, the hooded man looks from down to up Lora and Jin.
?
(looking at Jin)
(looking at Jin)
Hey...
Wait a minute...
Wait a minute...
The hooded man, named Addam, unhoods himself, revealing his face and his tunic.
Lora
(surprised and scared)
(surprised and scared)
The emblem of Torna!
Addam
You are...
Jin! Right?
Wow... I can’t believe it!
I came all the way out here and who do I save but the Paragon of Torna and his Driver!
Jin! Right?
Wow... I can’t believe it!
I came all the way out here and who do I save but the Paragon of Torna and his Driver!
Addam
(looking at Lora)
(looking at Lora)
You're so young...
That Core Crystal was stolen 17 years ago.
Quite a feat to pull off that heist at that age!
That Core Crystal was stolen 17 years ago.
Quite a feat to pull off that heist at that age!
Lora
Are you going to arrest us? Execute us?
Addam
(crossing his arms)
(crossing his arms)
I don’t know yet.
I did just save you, after all.
I did just save you, after all.
Lora
(causing irritation)
(causing irritation)
Oh, how magnanimous.
Jin
Lora. There's no point in talking.
Jin and Lora get into their ready-for-battle position as Mythra approaches them.
Mythra
Have it your way...
Mythra draws her sword as she screams sprinting towards Jin, Jin does exactly the same and they clash each other's sword.
The two pairs prepare to fight each other
The two pairs prepare to fight each other
A Momentous Occasion
Lora, groaning from the effort, wraps Addam's sword with her rope, Jin tries to attack him from above now that he's vulnerable but Mythra jumps to attack Jin in order to defend Addam. Jin blocks her attack and passes his sword to Lora. Lora sprints to attack Addam but he defends himself just in time, without thinking it, Jin grabs his sword from Lora's hands and attacks Addam one more time, this time Jin hits Addam successfully and unarms him. Right after that, he aims for Mythra.
Mythra
The hell ARE these two?
They're just a Driver and Blade, where's this strength coming from?
They're just a Driver and Blade, where's this strength coming from?
Addam
(fighting breathlessly)
(fighting breathlessly)
Well, he IS the Paragon of Torna.
Jin
(angry)
(angry)
Hrh... I've had enough.
Jin starts glowing with an ice aura
Lora
What? No!
There's no need for you to-
There's no need for you to-
Right before Lora can finish the line, Jin summons a lot of sharp floes, he redirects them to Addam. Mythra, with her Core Crystal glowing, points at Jin with her swords and a beam of lights come from out of the sky, stopping right in time the floes.
Addam
(peacefully)
(peacefully)
You!
Lora
What?
Somehow, Addam stops fighting with a happy smile in his face and approaches to them with his sword undrawed.
Addam
Incredible! You... Both of you!
Lora
(Not understanding)
(Not understanding)
Huh?
Lora and Jin look at each other in a confused way, and Mythra shakes her head like if she's tired of Addam.
Addam
That last attack? The force behind it was absurd! I'm amazed.
Lora
(confused, spechless and blushing at the same time)
(confused, spechless and blushing at the same time)
Oh, ah, really...?
Well, that's just...
Ahaha...
Well, that's just...
Ahaha...
Addam
Oh, and... Passing the weapon...?
What a concept!
How did you ever come up with THAT idea?
What a concept!
How did you ever come up with THAT idea?
Lora
Oh, well...
Lora, surprised by the question, doesn't really know what to respond.
Lora
(Not looking at his face)
(Not looking at his face)
We were broke
Addam
Huh?
Addam didn't excpect this, Lora and Jin looked like they were professional fighters, so he would have never thought what Lora just said.
Lora
(a bit angry)
(a bit angry)
We couldn't afford meals, let alone another sword.
And so we made do.
And so we made do.
While Jin is embarassed, Addam and Mythra are open-mouthed, they can't believe such a good pair of fighters can't even afford a sword.
Addam laughs loudly.
Addam
You're kidding?!
Lora lets out a "Hmph!" and crosses her arms.
Addam
(still laughing softly)
(still laughing softly)
Oh, man. You guys are the best.
I haven't laughed this hard in ages.
I haven't laughed this hard in ages.
Lora
(Pardon me?)
(Pardon me?)
Huh?
Addam
I really, REALLY like you two.
Lora
Uhh...
A female Blade and a Gormotti kid run to the crater where Lora, Addam, Jin and Mythra are.
Gormotti kid
(shouting)
(shouting)
Master Addam! Sir!
Everyone turns around, when Lora sees the female Blade she makes a relief face.
Addam
Milton!
The Gormotti kid, named Milton, runs towards Addam to hug him.
Milton
Oh, thank goodness you're all right!
Master Addam, are you hurt at all?
Master Addam, are you hurt at all?
Lora
Master... Addam...?
You can't be THE Addam Origo?!
You can't be THE Addam Origo?!
Jin
The lord of Aletta... And fourth in line to the throne of Torna.
Mythra
Oh come on, Milton.
I've been with him the whole time. You really think these two would cause any harm?
I've been with him the whole time. You really think these two would cause any harm?
Milton
You've been using your dumb Artifice again, haven't you?
Mythra
Dumb?!
Milton
(ignoring her)
(ignoring her)
So yeah, sure, nothing to worry about, right?
Mythra gets angry at him but Addam places his hand on between them to calm things down.
Addam bents down to be at Milton's height.
Addam bents down to be at Milton's height.
Addam
Milton. Who's this, then?
Milton
Ah, this is Haze.
She rescued me from the jaws of some nasty monsters.
She rescued me from the jaws of some nasty monsters.
Haze, Lora's Blade, smiles at Milton and Addam saying unverbally that it's a pleasure to help.
Addam
Well, I'd better give her my thanks.
Lora
(relieved Haze's okay)
(relieved Haze's okay)
Haze!
Addam
Oh? Was she with you?
Haze
I’m sorry to keep you waiting, my lady.
Now that Haze has reunited with Lora and Jin in the Feltley Village right how they planned, them alongisde Addam, Mythra, Milton and Mikhail make a campsite in there to pass the night.
In the campsite, Lora is explaining to everyone how she resonated with Jin 17 years ago.
Addam
(crying)
(crying)
I see... So that's when...
What a sad, sad tale, Lora...
What a sad, sad tale, Lora...
Milton
Oh, here we go again...
Milton offers Addam a towel to wipe his tears.
Milton
Don't let it get cold, now.
Milton gives to Mikhail a plate with soup and he accepts it without saying anything, he probably hasn't eaten in more than three days.
Addam, now with his tears wiped, puts away the towel.
Addam, now with his tears wiped, puts away the towel.
Addam
So then, how come you've enlisted with a band of mercenaries?
Lora
I guess I like the freedom.
This way I'm not tied down, so I can help out with causes I really believe in, you know?
Going's tough everywhere you look these days, right? I can't ignore it, can I?
This way I'm not tied down, so I can help out with causes I really believe in, you know?
Going's tough everywhere you look these days, right? I can't ignore it, can I?
Addam
I understand.
Mythra
Fat load of good that'll do in the long run. The world keeps turning anyway.
Jin
You might think that.
But mercenaries and statesmen each have their own views and ways to effect change.
It's not in vain.
But mercenaries and statesmen each have their own views and ways to effect change.
It's not in vain.
Mythra
Huh. A Blade siding with humans... You don't see that every day.
Jin
I think it's Blades like you that are rare.
Mythra
Well, duh! You do know what I am, right?
Jin
Lacking in compassion.
Mythra sighs and crosses her arms, she said that last thing refering she was an Aegis, being indeed rare as Jin said, but she didn't excpect Jin's reply.
Lora
So about Jin... I suppose you have to take him away from me.
Addam
I could try to slay you right here...
Lora
But...?
Addam
But my mission is to stop the Aegis's destruction...
To subdue Malos. Not to seek out lost trinkets.
Who cares about Paragons anyway?
To subdue Malos. Not to seek out lost trinkets.
Who cares about Paragons anyway?
Lora reacts confused with a "huh?".
Addam
How about... you two join up, lend us your strength?
You're incredibly powerful. There's loads I want to pick up from you...like that trick from before!
Let's see...
You're incredibly powerful. There's loads I want to pick up from you...like that trick from before!
Let's see...
Addam crosses his arms to think for an excuse so the Torna's authority allows Lora being Jin's Driver.
Addam
We'll say I found the Paragon on my journey... And decided to entrust him to you.
To help with Malos.
Well? Sound plausible?
To help with Malos.
Well? Sound plausible?
Lora
(grateful)
(grateful)
That's just...
Addam smiles at Lora
A bit later, Addam and Mythra move slightly away from the campsite so then can talk with privacy.
A bit later, Addam and Mythra move slightly away from the campsite so then can talk with privacy.
Mythra
How dare he speak to me like that? He thinks he knows me!
Addam
"Coarse" is the word.
Mythra
Yeah. He is.
Addam
I meant you.
Mythra
Me?!
Addam
He meant you're unpolished.
After you return to your core, you lose your memories.
However, as you gain experience with people, gradually the nature of a Blade...
rather, their feelings...
they change and grow.
You become more and more human.
But you purposely keep yourself apart.
After you return to your core, you lose your memories.
However, as you gain experience with people, gradually the nature of a Blade...
rather, their feelings...
they change and grow.
You become more and more human.
But you purposely keep yourself apart.
Mythra
Oh, so now it's my fault?!
Addam
No, not at all.
I respect that part of you.
I respect that part of you.
Mythra blushes and crosses her arms
At the same time, Lora and Jin were talking in the campsite.
Lora
Hey, are you...angry?
About this whole Malos thing…
About this whole Malos thing…
Jin
(looking at the crater)
(looking at the crater)
I'm not. Whatever happens, I'll protect you. Be sure of it.
We cannot simply ignore what's happening in the world.
But…
We cannot simply ignore what's happening in the world.
But…
Lora
But what?
Jin
Please say you'll be careful.
Lora
(nodding her head)
(nodding her head)
Hah. I will
Morning has come, Lora approaches Addam to tell him something.
Lora
Erm, Your Highness?
Addam
Just Addam is fine. What is it?
Lora
The going after Malos thing... Could it wait a few days?
Addam
Oh? Is there something you need to do first?
Lora
I... Well, yes.
Addam looks at Lora and her party waiting for a further explanation.
Haze
You see... Lady Lora seeks the whereabouts of her mother.
Unfortunately, she has her mercenary duties to perform. Therefore, I often go out and conduct these searches myself.
Unfortunately, she has her mercenary duties to perform. Therefore, I often go out and conduct these searches myself.
Addam
I see.
Then, you've found her?
Then, you've found her?
Haze
Yes
With all that happened yesterday, I did not have the opportunity to say...
My lady, your mother is currently residing in a small hamlet called Torigoth.
With all that happened yesterday, I did not have the opportunity to say...
My lady, your mother is currently residing in a small hamlet called Torigoth.
Lora
Torigoth...
Addam
That's on the edge of Gormott.
Ardainian and Coeian forces clash out there frequently. It's very dangerous.
Ardainian and Coeian forces clash out there frequently. It's very dangerous.
Haze
(nodding her head)
(nodding her head)
Indeed.
Addam
Right, no time to waste. Let us head out there!
Lora
What?! But what about your mission?!
Addam
You don’t want to see your mother?
Lora
Of... Of course, but...
Addam
Then let's go! Malos hasn't hit that part of the world yet.
It's as good a place as any to look.
It's as good a place as any to look.
Lora
You're hoping we might find him there?
Addam
Exactly.
Lora
That sounds too easy...
Addam
We go to the village of Torigoth to find Malos.
And you go to Torigoth to find your mother.
Everybody wins.
And you go to Torigoth to find your mother.
Everybody wins.
Lora
And once I've found my mother, I join up with you?
Addam
Mhm. That's the general idea.
I'll send my people to notify your mercenary friends.
And perhaps we could find a place for your mother in the capital?
It should be safe there.
I'll send my people to notify your mercenary friends.
And perhaps we could find a place for your mother in the capital?
It should be safe there.
Lora
Is this normal princely behavior?
Mythra
(impertinently)
(impertinently)
You think this is bad, just stick around for a bit.
Milton
Nobody's, like, making you come along, you know?
Mythra
Unfortunately, a Driver and Blade are one in body and soul.
Milton
As if you don't do whatever you feel like anyway...
Mythra and Milton look at each other angrily.
Addam
I know this is all very sudden.
Still, we don't know where we'll run into Malos next.
It makes sense to stick together as much as we can.
Still, we don't know where we'll run into Malos next.
It makes sense to stick together as much as we can.
In the bushes, there's a hidden man looking and listening closely at the party.
Mysterious man
Isn't that...?
A flashback shows how after Lora awakened Jin, this same man tried to kill Lora, but Jin cut his left arm. Consequently, now he have a prosthetic arm.
Mysterious man
No mistakin' it.
That's the Blade... And that little brat, too!
That's the Blade... And that little brat, too!
His Blade starts somehow a videocomunication with presumably one of this man's friends.
Mysterious man
Yeah, the whole village was wiped out.
Found myself some great Core Crystals, though.
Found myself some great Core Crystals, though.
He looks at a bag containing Core Crystals that he stole.
Mysterious man
And... I found somethin' else, too. Somethin' real interesting.
Uh-huh. Gimme some time to take care of this, OK?
I'll be in touch.
Uh-huh. Gimme some time to take care of this, OK?
I'll be in touch.
His Blade hangs out the videocomunication.
Mysterious man
Heh...
Fate's a funny thing. Never thought I'd get to take back that Paragon what I stole in the first place…
Fate's a funny thing. Never thought I'd get to take back that Paragon what I stole in the first place…
Traveling Companions
The party has set out from the Feltley Village's campsite and onto the nearby road.
Lora
It's really nice to have some more company around here. Really makes fighting a breeze, too.
Mythra
Well yeah, what did you expect? The monsters around here don't stand a chance against me.
Jin
Your powers are on a completely different level, true.
But that's not what Lora was trying to say, Aegis.
But that's not what Lora was trying to say, Aegis.
Addam
Lora doesn't think of Blades as mere tools of their Drivers. To her, they're partners in arms. Am I right?
Lora
Exactly!
When I said we had more company, I was talking about all three of you.
I don't care whether you're a Blade or a Driver! I'm just happy that we get to share our time together.
When I said we had more company, I was talking about all three of you.
I don't care whether you're a Blade or a Driver! I'm just happy that we get to share our time together.
Mythra
OK, then. That's a pretty weird way of thinking, if you ask me.
Lora
You think so?
There is an awkward silence for a bit.
Haze
Um, should we perhaps be on our way to Yanchik Harbor now?
If we keep to the road, it should take us straight there.
If we keep to the road, it should take us straight there.
Addam
The regular boat from Yanchik to Gormott, is it?
As far as I know, it's still running. But we should probably hurry all the same.
As far as I know, it's still running. But we should probably hurry all the same.
What Bars the Way
- Main article: What Bars the Way#Dialogue
Good Thinking
Lora
Here we are! Yanchik Harbor, isn't it?
Haze
That's correct. I requested that they wait specially for Lady Lora before they depart.
Lora
Oh, nice one! Good thinking, Haze!
Addam
Looks like getting our ride to Gormott will be no trouble at all.
Lora
Come on, let's go and have a chat with the captain.
Hitching a Ride to Gormott
Gedd, the captain, is standing in front of the Titan ship.
Gedd
So you're finally here, eh?
I've been waitin' for ya.
You goin' to Gormott?
I've been waitin' for ya.
You goin' to Gormott?
Set out for Gormott?
Set out
Gedd
Hop on.
I only just became a Titan ship captain's apprentice. It might be a bumpy ride...
Try not to hurl or nothing.
I'm sure the Blades'll be all right, but...
I only just became a Titan ship captain's apprentice. It might be a bumpy ride...
Try not to hurl or nothing.
I'm sure the Blades'll be all right, but...
Party leader
Well...
Not yet
Gedd
Well, whatever. Take your time.
You're my only passengers anyway...
You're my only passengers anyway...
Seeking Mother
The party finally grabs the Titan ship and departs to Gormott, leaving the Lasaria Region.
On Gormott, the Titan ship embarks on the Lascham Cove.
On Gormott, the Titan ship embarks on the Lascham Cove.
The Gormotti titan, with its goatlike head bobbing in the distance, has big pond, a tall waterfall and colossal trees, a very big plain inhabitated by tons of monsters and, obviously, a greenful landscape.
First Steps in Gormott
The party has disembarked from the Titan ship at a small port.
Haze
Lady Lora, welcome to Lascham Cove.
Lora
So this is Gormott, huh? It's so pretty... I think the grass really is greener on the other side!
Addam
It is kind of a dream destination, isn't it?
Mythra
And that's exactly why everyone's trying to claim it for themselves. Ruining it for everyone else.
Haze
Still, it's not like there was anywhere else to turn to...
This is practically the only place where Lady Lora's mother could feel secure, these days...
This is practically the only place where Lady Lora's mother could feel secure, these days...
Lora
Don't look so glum, Haze.
If it weren't for you, I'd never have found out that my mother fled here. I can't thank you enough for that.
If it weren't for you, I'd never have found out that my mother fled here. I can't thank you enough for that.
Haze
Yes, I suppose...
Lora
Come on, let's get to Torigoth. I can't wait to see Mother again!
Haze
OK. Let's just head along the road, it will take us straight there.
Jin
Just remember, this is uncharted territory for us. Try not to...
...Never mind. It's not like I need to tell any of you that.
...Never mind. It's not like I need to tell any of you that.
Addam
Yes, I dare say we've all learned to exercise caution by this point... Let's not dally, then. Onwards!
Torigoth in Cinders
When the party arrive to Torigorh, they find it devastated in ruins, no houses nor people are left.
Lora
Oh no...
Addam
Here, too?
Gormott's an attractive target, but this?
Whoever did this...
clearly had no compassion or respect for the people they killed.
Gormott's an attractive target, but this?
Whoever did this...
clearly had no compassion or respect for the people they killed.
Mythra
Whether it was Malos, or someone else. Either way...
clearly they're all toast.
clearly they're all toast.
Addam
(scolding her)
(scolding her)
Mythra...
Mythra goes with a "Huh!", showing that she regrets what she just said.
Jin
Lora...
Lora
It's... It's OK. Mother could have run away somewhere safe…
The party gets deeper into Torigoth.
Mother's Memories
The party gets to the Torigoth Cemetery.
Addam
Look. Fresh graves over here...
At the side of the graves, there's the body of a dead man.
Haze
This kind soul must have dug them all...
Mythra closes her eyes like if she was thinking.
Addam
(looking at her)
(looking at her)
What's wrong?
Mythra
Should...
Should we maybe bury him, too?
Should we maybe bury him, too?
Addam
Hm. Yes, let's.
Lora looks at the grave situated on the center and runs towards it because it's different from the others; this grave has a charm. As the music intensifies, Lora grabs the charm to look it from closer.
Lora
This...
The music intensifies even more as Lora has flashblacks of when she made this charm for her mother when she was little.
Lora
(crying from sadness)
(crying from sadness)
I made this for her myself...
She...kept it, all this time...
She...kept it, all this time...
Hurtful, Lora squeezes the charm into her chest as she cries even more.
The party is concerned for her. Jin hugs her tightly to comfort her and Lora, appreciating Jin's act, rests her head on him closing her eyes.
The party is concerned for her. Jin hugs her tightly to comfort her and Lora, appreciating Jin's act, rests her head on him closing her eyes.
Closure
The party it still at the Cemetery.
Lora
Thank you, Jin.
I'm all right now. Really.
I'm all right now. Really.
Jin
Are you sure? If you're trying to put on a brave face, then-
Lora
It's fine! ...It's fine.
Hey, guys... Do you think we could go back to the village again?
Hey, guys... Do you think we could go back to the village again?
Addam
Did you notice something?
Lora
No, nothing like that...
She takes another long look at the graves.
Lora
I was just thinking maybe we could bring back something to offer to the rest of the graves, besides Mother's.
Milton
They were all burned to ashes... Is there really any point?
Mythra
Really? We didn't find anything last time...
Addam
...
All right. We can all look together.
All right. We can all look together.
Addam
If it helps give you closure...
Brighid, Jewel of Mor Ardain
The party is now walking through Torigoth's ruins.
Ardainian Captain
Surround them!
♫
Addam goes with a "huh?!"
In a blink of eyes, they're full surrounded by Ardainian soldiders.
In a blink of eyes, they're full surrounded by Ardainian soldiders.
Addam
Ardainian troops? Imperial Guard?!
Ardainian Captain
Thieving scum! Don't think you're gonna get away with your dirty deeds!
Lora
What? No! We just-
A lady with blue fire-like boots approaches to the scenario.
Mysterious woman
Problem, Captain?
The Captain stands at attention.
Said lady is a blade in a blue-and-purple outfit with blue-burning hair. Up close, it can be seen she has a flame-shaped Core Crystal, a glowing symbol on her forehead, and perpetually-closed eyes.
Said lady is a blade in a blue-and-purple outfit with blue-burning hair. Up close, it can be seen she has a flame-shaped Core Crystal, a glowing symbol on her forehead, and perpetually-closed eyes.
Ardainian Captain
Lady Brighid! They're brigands.
Same ones who attacked the village, perhaps!
Same ones who attacked the village, perhaps!
Brighid
Drivers and Blades... Mercenaries?
Addam
So that's Brighid...
Brighid
Captain. I shall deal with these individuals.
Emperor Hugo must be briefed.
Emperor Hugo must be briefed.
Ardainian Captain
Yes ma'am.
Brighid unsheathes her dual-swords and prepares for battle.
Ardainian Captain
You lot! Stay here and assist the Lady Brighid.
Ardainian Soldier
Sir!
The Ardainian Soldier runs towards the Ardainian ship to inform the previously mentioned Hugo.
While the party prepares for battle, Mikhail and Milton run to the side in order to not disturb.
While the party prepares for battle, Mikhail and Milton run to the side in order to not disturb.
Light and Flame
While Addam, Jin and Lora are fighting against the Ardainian Soldiers, Mythra is face-to-face against Brighid.
Mythra
Not done with you!
Mythra attacks Brighid with a Ray of Punishment, but she manages to block it. Brighid goes now on a more offensive style and while Mythra manages to defend herself, she struggles with one of Brighid's powerful attacks.
Mythra
Oh come on!
That was a pretty cheap trick!
Keep going like that, you'll get a reputation!
That was a pretty cheap trick!
Keep going like that, you'll get a reputation!
Brighid
Cheap, you say?
Don't be absurd.
It's called tactics, look it up.
But perhaps that's something a simpleton like yourself could never hope to comprehend!
Don't be absurd.
It's called tactics, look it up.
But perhaps that's something a simpleton like yourself could never hope to comprehend!
Brighid turns one of her dual swords into a whip and attacks Mythra, but she blocks it without difficulties.
Mythra
A simpleton?
Brighid
Your attacks scream it.
Clumsy, heavy, no refinement...
Clumsy, heavy, no refinement...
Mythra goes with an angry "huh".
Mythra
I was gonna go easy on you, but now...?
Mythra
Now you have pissed me off!
Mythra's tiara starts glowing green like if she was summoning something extremely powerful.
Addam
Mythra, stop!
We've got children here!
We've got children here!
A big beam of light falls down from the sky in towards Brighid's spot, she narrowly manages to dodge it.
Brighid
What was THAT?!
If that had actually hit me...
If that had actually hit me...
Mythra
(mockingly and proud)
(mockingly and proud)
Oh? Didn't like that, did you?
I can see it on your face!
Well, on that note…
I can see it on your face!
Well, on that note…
Mythra's tiara starts glowing green again.
Addam
(anger)
(anger)
Mythra!
Lora
Haze!
Haze
Understood!
Haze uses Manipulate Ether and weakens every near Blade's powers, including Mythra and Brighid.
Mythra
(confused at first)
(confused at first)
Wh-what...?
How?
Is this...
you?
What the hell?
She's our enemy!
How?
Is this...
you?
What the hell?
She's our enemy!
Lora
Addam plainly ordered you to stop.
Or didn't you hear him?
Simpleton.
Or didn't you hear him?
Simpleton.
Mythra goes with a "Ngh!", she isn't liking this at all.
Brighid
How extraordinary...
I'd heard of a Blade with the power to restrain others, but I never thought...
And, did she say Addam?
It can't be…
I'd heard of a Blade with the power to restrain others, but I never thought...
And, did she say Addam?
It can't be…
???
All of you, lay down your arms!
A short man comes up walking alongside the Ardainian Captain and a Blade.
???
There's no need for this.
Addam looks at Mythra's eyes with a disappointed-scolding look. Mythra, gasping as if she was saying sorry unverbally, sheathes her sword and Addam tells unverbally to Haze and Lora to stop manipulating the ether.
Addam
(to the newcomer)
(to the newcomer)
Hello... [2]
As Addam approaches the newcomer, he smiles at Addam, saying without words he's glad to see him.
???
There's no need for this.
???
It's good to see you again, Prince Addam. Please forgive the actions of my guards.
Addam
Don't you worry about it.
I'm just glad to see you well, Your Imperial Majesty.
I'm just glad to see you well, Your Imperial Majesty.
Lora
Imperial...Majesty?
Addam
May I introduce...
The Emperor of Mor Ardain, Hugo Ardanach.
The Emperor of Mor Ardain, Hugo Ardanach.
Lora
The Ardainian Emperor?!
What's someone of his station doing out here?
What's someone of his station doing out here?
Addam
You know, our stations are fairly similar...
Mythra
Not that you'd ever know...
Addam
Thanks! I try.
Hugo
I've come for the Aegis.
Its actions have been felt in Mor Ardain, as well. We're currently chasing it down.
Its actions have been felt in Mor Ardain, as well. We're currently chasing it down.
Addam
The same as us, then.
But coming here yourself?
But coming here yourself?
Hugo
My brother is ruling in my absence.
Addam
I see... And so you brought Brighid and Aegaeon...?
Lora goes with a confused "huh?"
Addam
Those two are the Crown Jewels of the Ardainian forces.
Wielding them on the front lines is the duty of he who has the throne.
Wielding them on the front lines is the duty of he who has the throne.
Hugo
Indeed... That ought to have been my older brother.
Addam
But he didn't have the potential to become a Driver.
And now, here you are,
bonded with both of them.
And now, here you are,
bonded with both of them.
They both look at the Ardainian Captain.
Hugo
The Special Inquisitor is under my brother's direct command.
Addam
Oh.
Hugo
Should I fall in battle, he has his orders to retrieve the Core Crystals.
Lora
That sounds cold…
Addam
That's how it goes with matters of state.
Hugo
And yet.
It works out well for me.
I have always wanted to put myself on the line for our people.
And I never enjoyed wielding authority in the first place.
It works out well for me.
I have always wanted to put myself on the line for our people.
And I never enjoyed wielding authority in the first place.
Addam
I feel the same way. I don't get why anyone would want to sit on a throne.
Hugo
Yes, that? If Prince Zettar knew, there would be consequences.
Addam
Let's...pretend you didn't hear me say that.
Hugo
You two will never see eye to eye. Better to leave well enough alone.
Addam
Ruling is... Frankly, it's a scary thought.
Just imagine, becoming someone you don't recognize...
Never knowing who's looking back at you in the mirror...
Just imagine, becoming someone you don't recognize...
Never knowing who's looking back at you in the mirror...
Hugo
Prince Addam.
I'd be happy if you called me Hugo, like old times.
I'd be happy if you called me Hugo, like old times.
Addam
I will, dear Hugo. But only if you'll call me Addam in return.
Hugo nods.
Addam
Well, it would be beneficial to share our findings. But perhaps elsewhere might be better?
Aegaeon
How about Your Majesty's flagship?
Hugo
Indeed.
Lora
Flag...ship?
Haze
Is something the matter, Lady Lora?
Lora
I'm just...not very good in that kind of stuffy environment...
Mythra
You're not alone there! That's the worst.
Lora
Right?!
I think I'll sit this particular venture out.
I think I'll sit this particular venture out.
Mythra
Yeah, I'm out too.
Addam
(to Mythra)
(to Mythra)
Oh no you don't.
Hugo
Wait a minute... Is that her?
Addam
Yes. This is Mythra, one of the Aegises.
Mythra lets out a "Ngh" to show her discomfort.
Addam
Your account would be valuable as well, Lora.
Lora
Everything I've seen or heard, Jin will know as well.
Jin
(Shyly at first)
(Shyly at first)
Ah, y-yes, that's true.
Lora
Please, would you go instead of me please?
Jin shakes his head as the cold-badass anime character he is.
Jin
Of course. I will do as you wish.
Hugo
Thank you kindly.
Well then, shall we?
Well then, shall we?
Hugo's Mission
Hugo
Well then, my friends, shall we make a move?
Aegaeon
Your Majesty...
This may not be my position to say, but would it not be wise to first investigate the location we spoke of?
This may not be my position to say, but would it not be wise to first investigate the location we spoke of?
Hugo
Ah, yes, you do raise a valid point...
Brighid
Aegaeon, please consider His Majesty's feelings.
He wishes for quality time to spend with his dear friend, Prince Addam.
He wishes for quality time to spend with his dear friend, Prince Addam.
Addam
I'm honored that you value me so highly.
But I think this is a decision best left to Hugo. What do you say? Would that be getting in the way of your mission?
But I think this is a decision best left to Hugo. What do you say? Would that be getting in the way of your mission?
Hugo
No, no, not in the slightest!
Hugo looks at Mythra.
Hugo
In fact, I believe you are just as much involved in this whole affair as us.
What with your traveling alongside the Aegis, that much is clear.
What with your traveling alongside the Aegis, that much is clear.
Mythra
So this mission of yours has something to do with Malos?
Hugo
Exactly so. Aegaeon, would you?
Aegaeon
Of course. By official decree, allow me to formally disclose to you the nature of our mission.
On the surface, we have traveled here to work on diffusing diplomatic tensions between the Empire and Coeia.
But at the same time, there is another matter we are investigating.
On the surface, we have traveled here to work on diffusing diplomatic tensions between the Empire and Coeia.
But at the same time, there is another matter we are investigating.
Mythra
And that, I presume, is Malos... So, what are you going to do? Take him down? Capture him?
Aegaeon
At the present time, neither.
It is His Majesty's wish to ascertain the intent of this Malos, and indeed anyone who wishes our empire harm.
It is His Majesty's wish to ascertain the intent of this Malos, and indeed anyone who wishes our empire harm.
Brighid
...Then, I assume new intelligence has come to light?
Aegaeon
The 4th Decade reported in just as you were on your way to Torigoth.
They had discovered an area of land that had been scorched black by some colossal power.
They had discovered an area of land that had been scorched black by some colossal power.
Lora
I don't think Addam's going to want to ignore that one.
Addam
You read my mind.
Hugo, as much as I'd enjoy reminiscing out on the Cloud Sea, I'd quite like to enjoy some more of the scenery first.
Hugo, as much as I'd enjoy reminiscing out on the Cloud Sea, I'd quite like to enjoy some more of the scenery first.
Hugo
Of course.
If you like, we can take a side trip before we return to the ship.
If you like, we can take a side trip before we return to the ship.
Jin
Lora, is this wise...?
Lora
I still want to decorate the graves, so I'll wait for you in the village.
Everything will be fine. Haze is with me, after all.
Everything will be fine. Haze is with me, after all.
Haze
That's right. Please, take as much time as you need.
Jin
All right.
Jin
Maybe it's for the best that she doesn't get to see the extent of Malos's devastation...
Power Unimaginable
- Main article: Power Unimaginable#Dialogue
The Aegis
Meanwhile, in Indol, Amalthus and Stannif, the main scientist of Indol, are walking in a large hallway. Amalthus remniscences a meeting he had with the Praetor Rhadallis.
Rhadallis and Amalthus are in a large room looking the artifact that Indol called the "Aegis", a treasure of a person-sized with the Conduit shape. Suddenly, Malos shows up from behind.
Malos
Interesting thing you've got there.
Malos stands right in front of the Aegis.
Amalthus
Malos, enough.
Rhadallis
It's all right.
Indol's most sacred treasure. The Aegis.
It is said to be the embodiment of the Architect's light...
The divine revelations our founder Meldinare received.
Indol's most sacred treasure. The Aegis.
It is said to be the embodiment of the Architect's light...
The divine revelations our founder Meldinare received.
Malos
Really?
Then...
Then...
Malos destroys the Aegis.
Malos
that's what I will be called, too.
After all, I am born of divinity, not just some reflection.
After all, I am born of divinity, not just some reflection.
Rhadallis
You believe yourself so strong?
Malos
Don't you?
Back in the present, Stannif and Amalthus are still walking through the hallway.
Stannif
Your situation doesn't look good. Baltrich is not going to let it go.
And you can't hide behind the Praetor forever...
And you can't hide behind the Praetor forever...
Amalthus
That has nothing to do with you.
Stannif
If that were true, you wouldn't be here.
Stannif laughs.
They finally arrive to the end of the hallway, there's a door.
They finally arrive to the end of the hallway, there's a door.
Stannif
Here.
Stannif opens the door, it looks like a secret laboratory.
Amalthus
What is this place?
Stannif
It's a very tasty secret...
Formerly known only...to the Praetor and me.
The essence of our Judician forbears, originally salvaged from the bottom of the Cloud Sea.
Some of it may hail from the fabled Land of Morytha...
Formerly known only...to the Praetor and me.
The essence of our Judician forbears, originally salvaged from the bottom of the Cloud Sea.
Some of it may hail from the fabled Land of Morytha...
Amalthus
Morytha?
Stannif
Look.
Stannif shows to Amalthus an hologram of two cells.
Stannif
This here display is a diagram of what human cells are made of.
And then this one here is a Blade's.
And then this one here is a Blade's.
Amalthus
Astonishingly alike.
They are indeed very alike, they have the same shape and size, the only difference is the colour.
Stannif
Of course. After all, they are descended from humans too.
That in and of itself isn't too shocking.
But this...
That in and of itself isn't too shocking.
But this...
The hologram now only shows the human cell.
Amalthus
It's the same, isn't it?
Stannif
Just wait...
The hologram zooms out to show dozens if not hundreds human cells, and, at the end, they end up forming a Core Crystal.
Amalthus lets out an astonished gasp.
Amalthus lets out an astonished gasp.
Amalthus
That...that's a Core Crystal.
Stannif
Exactly. A Blade's Core Crystal contains information not only pertaining to humans...
It also records schematics describing all manner of animal tissues.
It also records schematics describing all manner of animal tissues.
Amalthus
You're saying Blades contain detailed information of all living creatures?
Stannif
Not just that.
Have a look at this undeveloped part.
Have a look at this undeveloped part.
The hologram shows how alike are Blades and Titans' DNA.
Stannif
It suggests that this particular piece may one day develop into a Titan.
Isn't it mind-boggling? A message from the Architect, no doubt.
Isn't it mind-boggling? A message from the Architect, no doubt.
Amalthus
From the...Architect...
Stannif
Indeed. This is just what you were after.
I wish to investigate this, and learn more of what the Architect has in store for this world.
And, perhaps, claim this knowledge for our own.
I wish to investigate this, and learn more of what the Architect has in store for this world.
And, perhaps, claim this knowledge for our own.
Amalthus
Including the Praetor?
Stannif
Perhaps...
Amalthus clenchs his fist with anger.
Stannif
Isn't this in line with your own goals?
Well then, I may as well help out.
Well then, I may as well help out.
Heading for the Flagship
The party is still near where they fought the Dispare Ropl.
Hugo
I believe that concludes my mission. Shall we head to the flagship?
Addam
Fine by me. It's a good place for us to exchange information.
Aegaeon
It's currently moored at Lascham Cove.
Addam
Then to Lascham Cove we go!
Gort the Bluefist
Mercy
Where's the Boy Gone?
- Main article: Where's the Boy Gone?#Dialogue
Militia on the Move
The party is all back in the Strategy Room.
Hugo
Thank you all for joining me here.
I'm afraid I have important news that I need to impart to Addam.
I'm afraid I have important news that I need to impart to Addam.
Addam
Oh yes?
Hugo
It’s about the militia.
Lora
The who now?
Addam
I've been gathering an army in Uraya. People who've lost homes, families.
People who'll make a stand against Malos.
People who'll make a stand against Malos.
Hugo
Well, according to intelligence we received, they have departed from Uraya now.
Addam
What? Why? Malos's whereabouts are still unclear.
Hugo
It seems that Uraya has conscripted them all.
It's now a special regiment of the Urayan self-defense forces.
It's now a special regiment of the Urayan self-defense forces.
Addam
I thought I'd sorted this all out with the Urayan king...
Aegaeon
At His Majesty's behest, we have ascertained the position of the moving troops.
They are heading to Torna as we speak.
They are heading to Torna as we speak.
Hugo
We have established communications, so you can send word at any time.
Addam takes a bit of time thinking what he should say, Lora and Jin notice this strange behaviour coming from Addam.
Addam
(indecisive and insecure)
(indecisive and insecure)
When they get to Torna... Tell them to go to Aletta... Gah...
Hugo
As you say.
Aegaeon nods at Hugo, meaning he's going to inform the militia about Addam's words.
Lora's decision
Jin and Lora are by themselves after the meeting.
Jin
Lora...?
Lora
Hmm...
I've never seen Addam like that before.
He's gone off somewhere... Is it best to leave him alone, do you think?
I've never seen Addam like that before.
He's gone off somewhere... Is it best to leave him alone, do you think?
Jin
That's for you to decide. I'll go where you go.
Lora
Right...
Lora thinks for a bit before turning around to a nearby hallway, supposedly the one Addam went through.
Lora
No, he might need someone at a time like this. We have to go after him.
Addam's Inner Turmoil
A Leisurely Cruise
The party has reconvened on the starboard side of the flagship, right outside Lascham Cove.
Addam
We should be able to take a ship headed straight to Aletta from here.
Mythra
That's great, but why's it got to be a passenger ship?
Can't we travel with the emperor? What's wrong with making a grand entrance?
Can't we travel with the emperor? What's wrong with making a grand entrance?
Hugo
I'm awfully sorry.
Though I may be traveling with Lord Addam, I'm afraid my actions aren't officially sanctioned.
Though I may be traveling with Lord Addam, I'm afraid my actions aren't officially sanctioned.
Aegaeon
His Majesty's ship is a war vessel.
It would take considerable negotiation before Torna granted us docking privileges.
It would take considerable negotiation before Torna granted us docking privileges.
Mythra
Figures.
Brighid
That attitude of yours is what gives us so much trouble. You just don't stop to think about the consequences, do you?
Honestly, I give up.
Behold the mighty Aegis, wielder of unthinkable power...and unparalleled foolishness.
Honestly, I give up.
Behold the mighty Aegis, wielder of unthinkable power...and unparalleled foolishness.
Mythra
Hey, would you get off my case?! I didn't even say anything!
Lora
Knock it off, you two. At the very least, we've got a nice leisurely cruise ahead of us, and that's something.
Lora
I'm excited to meet the resistance. People who all look up to Addam...
Addam
Well then, if we're all agreed, let's get on with it and talk to the captain, shall we?
Hitching a Ride to Torna
The party is enlisting the help of the same Titan ship captain that brough them to Gormott.
Gedd
You again, eh?
It's nice to have regulars.
You going to Aletta in Torna this time? You paid enough before, so this trip's on me.
Ready to go?
It's nice to have regulars.
You going to Aletta in Torna this time? You paid enough before, so this trip's on me.
Ready to go?
Depart for Aletta?
Set off
Gedd
Here we go.
I'll head for Aletta fast as I can.
I'll head for Aletta fast as I can.
Not yet
Gedd
Well, take your time.
You already paid, so I'll just wait until you're set to fly.
You already paid, so I'll just wait until you're set to fly.
Catching Up to the Resistance
Homecoming
Feeding an Army
- Main article: Feeding an Army#Dialogue
Atrocities
Lett Bridge Restoration
- Main article: Lett Bridge Restoration#Dialogue
A Gathering in Torna
Onwards to the Capital
Hugo is coming back from his errand, Aegaeon right behind him.
Hugo
It's good to see you again, everyone.
Addam
Hugo. Have you finished surveying the battleground?
Hugo
We have. And we came upon something of grave importance.
Lora
You're looking a bit pale there, Hugo. Are you all right?
Hugo
I'm just...a little tired, that's all.
Aegaeon
I'm not surprised. The Coeian resistance fought so desperately, they really took it out of us.
The battleground was a terrible sight to behold.
The battleground was a terrible sight to behold.
Hugo
How many more lives must Malos wrest from us? We must do all we can to avenge them.
It is truly tragic...
It is truly tragic...
Addam
We'll put a stop to it.
Come on. They repaired Lett Bridge while you were away. I think it's time for us to move on.
Come on. They repaired Lett Bridge while you were away. I think it's time for us to move on.
Hugo
Move on? Have you discovered where Malos will strike next?
Addam
Indeed. We had our suspicions, and now they've been confirmed. His target is Torna... The capital, no less.
Aegaeon
Can we trust the veracity of the source?
Brighid
I believe we can. The Praetorium's intelligence is likely to be on the mark.
Hugo
Our info is coming from the Quaestor, then? In that case, I believe we have little room for doubt.
Milton
The capital, huh? That's a long way.
Addam
It is. Once we're over Lett Bridge, we'll have to cross the Dannagh Desert.
Milton
What do you want to do, Mik? You can stay here if you want.
Addam
We can have one of the wardens look after him.
Mikhail
...I'll go with you.
Addam
Are you sure? Sooner or later, we'll end up facing Malos... It's a dangerous road that lies before us.
Mikhail
I'm! Going! With you!
Mikhail hides behind Lora.
Lora
Mikhail...
Mikhail
...
...What should we do?
Hugo
Thinking about it now, there is no guarantee that his staying here would assure his safety.
He may in fact be safer in our company, is that not so?
He may in fact be safer in our company, is that not so?
Haze
Shall we let him come with us, then?
Addam
Talk about twisting a person's arm...
Fine. We're all going to the capital.
Fine. We're all going to the capital.
Lora crouches down to be at Mikhail's height.
Lora
Are you sure this is what you want, Mikhail?
Mikhail nods and the scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the party is on the road toward Lett Bridge, split into two groups. Lora, Haze, Jin, Milton, and Mikhail's group is further down the road.
Addam
Hugo, I have a proposal for you.
Hugo
Oh yes?
Addam
I've been thinking, after the sparring match with Lora yesterday...
Wouldn't we also make better use of our skills if we passed around our weapons the way she does?
How about it? Want to give it a go?
Wouldn't we also make better use of our skills if we passed around our weapons the way she does?
How about it? Want to give it a go?
Hugo
...
Perhaps it's worth a try.
Lora has access to both Jin and Haze's weapons when fighting.
It's sure to open up her options in battle.
I do think it would be wise for us to learn from her. Especially given our coming battle with the Aegis.
Perhaps it's worth a try.
Lora has access to both Jin and Haze's weapons when fighting.
It's sure to open up her options in battle.
I do think it would be wise for us to learn from her. Especially given our coming battle with the Aegis.
Addam
So we're agreed!
Mythra, I'd like to try using your sword.
Mind if I borrow it?
Mythra, I'd like to try using your sword.
Mind if I borrow it?
Mythra
It's all yours.
I doubt you're gonna do as well as those three, though.
I doubt you're gonna do as well as those three, though.
Addam
Strangely humble of you.
Mythra
That's not what I meant...
Mythra crosses her arms while Addam stares at her intently. They stay like that for a little while before the former gives up.
Mythra
Actually, forget what I said. We're gonna knock this out of the park!
Addam
Now that's more like it!
Hugo
Brighid, Aegaeon. You may not be so convinced at first, but give it time and we will surely reap the rewards.
Aegaeon
As you wish, Your Majesty.
Brighid
I would never question your authority, Your Majesty.
Hugo
Thank you. I am blessed to have such faithful attendants.
Lora
Let's make tracks, people!
Addam
We'll be right with you!
Hugo
Onwards then, to the capital!
A Howl From Beyond
Minoth Takes the Stage
What Kind of Salvation?
Equal Opportunities Driver
To Cross a Desert
- Main article: To Cross a Desert#Dialogue
A Familiar Village
A Stroll in the Village
Buzz
Buzz
Well met there, travelers.
Oh, so the repairs to Lett Bridge are finished, are they?
We were a sleepy village to begin with, but after the bridge fell our trickle of visitors dried up completely.
I'm glad the bridge's fixed.
Say, if you're planning on crossing Dannagh Desert from here, it'd be a good idea to rest up in the inn first.
It's tough out there in the desert. Even for strong Drivers and Blades...
Oh, so the repairs to Lett Bridge are finished, are they?
We were a sleepy village to begin with, but after the bridge fell our trickle of visitors dried up completely.
I'm glad the bridge's fixed.
Say, if you're planning on crossing Dannagh Desert from here, it'd be a good idea to rest up in the inn first.
It's tough out there in the desert. Even for strong Drivers and Blades...
Martha
Martha
Hm hm, it's certainly rare to meet Drivers and their Blades.
I came here to investigate monsters. Hah! It's quite the life for an old lady. Wouldn't trade if for the world.
You seem like reliable young tykes. Maybe I'll tell you about it someday...
If you want to know more about this village, though, you'll have to ask someone else.
I'm just a visitor here.
I came here to investigate monsters. Hah! It's quite the life for an old lady. Wouldn't trade if for the world.
You seem like reliable young tykes. Maybe I'll tell you about it someday...
If you want to know more about this village, though, you'll have to ask someone else.
I'm just a visitor here.
Benny
Benny
Whoa! Cool!
It's been aaages since I saw Drivers and Blades!
This village is so small, it's only got two houses and an inn...
It used to be way bigger, but people don't really come by any more.
If you're gonna stay at Teo's inn, come by and play with me, 'kay?
It's been aaages since I saw Drivers and Blades!
This village is so small, it's only got two houses and an inn...
It used to be way bigger, but people don't really come by any more.
If you're gonna stay at Teo's inn, come by and play with me, 'kay?
Teo
Teo
Drivers and Blades!
If you're to cross the Dannagh Desert, would you come and stay at my inn first?
I don't have much to share with you, but will you let me do what I can?
There's a reason I've been running this inn for the past 70-odd years, you know. I like helping folks.
If you're to cross the Dannagh Desert, would you come and stay at my inn first?
I don't have much to share with you, but will you let me do what I can?
There's a reason I've been running this inn for the past 70-odd years, you know. I like helping folks.
Stay at Teo's inn?
Sure
Teo
Please come in!
Not quite yet...
Teo
You want to look round the village more? Of course I understand.
I'll be waiting. Take all the time you need to explore.
I'll be waiting. Take all the time you need to explore.
A Moment's Peace
Crossing Dannagh Desert
The party has gotten ready to continue their travel toward the capital and is now in the middle of Hyber Village.
Addam
Right, all. Ready for a quick mosey across the desert?
That is, assuming you've all got your medicine?
That is, assuming you've all got your medicine?
Lora
Right here!
Hugo
It won't leave my side.
Addam
How about you, Milton and Mikhail?
Milton
We're all good! I've been keeping tabs on him since morning.
Addam
Then let's embrace the arid beauty of the Dannagh Desert. We'll be able to see the capital before long!
Lora
I hope we won't get lost out there.
Addam
We don't have the luxury. The capital needs to be informed of Malos's intentions as soon as possible.
Hugo
Then let us make haste!
The True Power of Torna
Emergency Meeting
After an extended stroll through the city due to a closed gate, the party has finally arrived in front of Aureus Palace, where a single guard is waiting for them.
Clemens
Lord Addam!
And Your Majesty Emperor Hugo!
I expect there must be some sort of emergency...
Quaestor Amalthus is also gracing us with his presence...
Please wait here. I'll inform the king you've arrived!
And Your Majesty Emperor Hugo!
I expect there must be some sort of emergency...
Quaestor Amalthus is also gracing us with his presence...
Please wait here. I'll inform the king you've arrived!
An Audience with the Tornan King
Community Service
The party has gone back to the Sachsum Gardens after the audience.
Minoth
Guahhh! I can finally breathe!
Minoth arrives from the direction opposite the palace, having not attended the audience.
Minoth
What's wrong? You got asthma or something?
Haze
It's all right, there's no need for concern.
Lady Lora gets like this whenever she has to deal with formal situations.
Lady Lora gets like this whenever she has to deal with formal situations.
Minoth
That's...not ideal.
Lora
You're one to talk! You've been waiting outside the whole time, just idling by yourself! That's so selfish!
Addam
Cut him some slack, Lora.
Minoth had good reasons not to go. Especially when his least favorite individual was attending.
Minoth had good reasons not to go. Especially when his least favorite individual was attending.
Lora
Least favorite...
Wait... You mean Amalthus, don't you?
Minoth
...
Lora
I'm sorry. I didn't...
Minoth
It's fine. I'm a coward, I admit it.
Hugo
We should endeavor to make sure that Minoth steers well clear of the Quaestor in future.
So, Addam, what's our next course of action?
We may have warned them in time, but there's no telling when Malos might launch his attack.
So, Addam, what's our next course of action?
We may have warned them in time, but there's no telling when Malos might launch his attack.
Addam
Indeed. We can start by taking a stroll around the city and seeing what the residents have to say.
Mythra
You can't be serious. Malos is virtually breathing down our necks and you wanna waste time catching up?!
Jin
That's not what this is. We'd get to learn the lay of the land too. And we'd get an idea of the overall mood.
Brighid
He's right.
Establishing a good rapport with the residents will give us an edge when the time comes.
Establishing a good rapport with the residents will give us an edge when the time comes.
Aegaeon
Perhaps the Aegis feels that she can handle the situation on her own...?
Mythra
Fine. Whatever. You all know better than me, so go on ahead!
Bunch of bullies...
Bunch of bullies...
Addam
We're not saying it to be mean, Mythra.
We all have to make concessions, and I think even you understand that now. You've really matured, you know.
We all have to make concessions, and I think even you understand that now. You've really matured, you know.
Mythra
Am I supposed to take that as a compliment?
Lora
You should. Addam's been looking out for you this whole time. You know he's being honest.
Hugo
Agreed. You should take his praise at face value.
Now, let's set to exploring the city. Plenty of atmosphere to soak up!
Now, let's set to exploring the city. Plenty of atmosphere to soak up!
Auresco Under Fire
Organizing the Defence
Addam
How did his Artifices make it all the way to the palace?!
Mythra
What's the plan? You wanna use my power?
Addam
No, there'd be too many casualties. It won't be easy, but we'll need to take them out one by one.
Lora
Shouldn't we be trying to escort the civilians to safety?
Hugo
The Tornan army is already working on the evacuation. They know the city's layout far better than us.
Lora
Ah, right. Best leave it to them, then.
OK, so what now?
OK, so what now?
Addam
They haven't broken through the rear yet, so we can start by clearing out the Gargoyles in the residential ward.
After that, we can head over to the shopping ward on the left-hand side...
and then work our way straight towards the front entrance.
After that, we can head over to the shopping ward on the left-hand side...
and then work our way straight towards the front entrance.
Mythra
Got it.
Addam
Best of luck, everyone. Now let's get these ugly mugs off our damn doorstep!
Gargoyle Extermination: Viridian Gate
The party has taken down a Gargoyle near Auresco Residential Ward.
Haze
That was not at all easy...
Lora
Tell me about it! But we have to keep on going. There's no other way!
Addam
That's the spirit!
Lora
We have to move on to the shopping ward now. Come on!
Gargoyle Extermination: Formide Shopping Ward
The party has taken down a second Gargoyle in the capital's shopping ward
Minoth
These Artifices are a right handful. Even I'm having trouble with 'em!
Brighid
The sheer number of them is daunting, to say the least.
Hugo
We've no time to rest. We need to press on!
Addam
As you say. Now, on to the main gate!
Gargoyle Extermination: Auresco Main Gate
The party has vanquished a third Gargoyle in front of the main gate.
Addam
Tch! There's no end to them!
Hugo notices something happening nearby.
Hugo
Look!
Many Gargoyles are gathering around Sachsum Gardens.
Lora
They're gathering in the direction of the gardens...
Mythra
Bizarre. Let's move!
Malos Shows Himself
Clashing Steel
The Taking of the Seal
A Report to the King
Clemens is waiting in front of Aureus Palace.
Clemens
Lord Addam, to think the Tornan seal would fall into the Aegis's hands...
He was even scarier than I thought.
I was no match for someone that evil.
There's no way I could have stopped him attacking the city...
But I'll still regret it to my dying day.
Oh, I'm sorry. You must have come to report to the king, and now I've held you up with my chatter...
I won't hold you up any longer.
He was even scarier than I thought.
I was no match for someone that evil.
There's no way I could have stopped him attacking the city...
But I'll still regret it to my dying day.
Oh, I'm sorry. You must have come to report to the king, and now I've held you up with my chatter...
I won't hold you up any longer.
Aftershocks
Catching up to Azurda
The party has assembled right outside the palace after making their report.
Addam
Come on. We shouldn't keep our old friend waiting any longer. Time for us to make a move.
Lora
The Tornan womb, he said. So is that going to be inside the titan's belly?
Addam
You'll know soon enough.
Lora
This isn't the time for games, you know.
Hugo
It would have to be a cavity of considerable size for Azurda to fit inside.
Addam
It would.
We should head for the front entrance, then turn left. That way we'll come to a back gate.
If we head down past there, it should take us to the womb's entrance.
We should head for the front entrance, then turn left. That way we'll come to a back gate.
If we head down past there, it should take us to the womb's entrance.
Lora
OK. We'd better catch up to Azurda then!
In the Place of Rebirth
Award Ceremony Preparations
The party is right outside Torna's Womb after their conversation with Azurda.
Lora
So, any plans for the rest of the day?
Jin
You've got your award ceremony tomorrow. Best not to get carried away.
Lora
Oh...right.
Addam
Jin's got a point.
You can take a walk around town if you like, but in all honesty, we'd be better off standing by at the inn.
You can take a walk around town if you like, but in all honesty, we'd be better off standing by at the inn.
Hugo
Yes, we don't know when we might be next called upon.
Lora
So no one's in the mood to go out. Well, I don't blame them.
Am I the only one nervous about the award ceremony? I don't even know what to wear!
Am I the only one nervous about the award ceremony? I don't even know what to wear!
Words
Community Expectations
The ceremony has concluded and the bulk of the party is in the shopping ward. Jin returns from his talk with Azurda.
Lora
Jin, there you are! Where've you been?
Jin
The capital's outskirts. I wanted to pick some ingredients.
Lora
Oh, you are joking. This is the capital we're in!
It's packed to bursting with high-class nosh around here! Why're you still going around foraging in the dirt?
It's packed to bursting with high-class nosh around here! Why're you still going around foraging in the dirt?
Addam
On the other hand, Jin's cooking really is unparalleled, and there is a certain appeal in making food yourself.
Lora
Yeah, OK, that's...
...That's spot-on, actually...
...That's spot-on, actually...
Jin
So... I spoke briefly with Azurda.
Lora
Oh, really? What did he say?
Jin
...It was a difficult subject for me to wrap my head around.
Jin
...
New relationships...? No. I'm more than happy with what I have right now...
New relationships...? No. I'm more than happy with what I have right now...
There is a pause in the conversation before Addam breaks the ice again.
Addam
All right, time to draw up some plans.
To get the seal back, we'll have to make our way to the Tornan core. Question is, what then?
To get the seal back, we'll have to make our way to the Tornan core. Question is, what then?
Hugo
Malos implied that we still have some time. Mythra seems to believe we can take him at his word.
Mythra
You can, yeah.
Addam
He's enjoying this, is he? Damn him...
Hugo
I know how you feel, Addam, but perhaps we should be thankful. His own hubris has allowed us this chance.
Addam
We'll use the time we've got to prepare for the battle ahead.
Lora
Right. We need to be stronger still, or we'll never make it through this.
Hugo
The citizens are in fear of what may befall them.
I believe you are best equipped to give them the strength they need, Lora.
I believe you are best equipped to give them the strength they need, Lora.
Lora
What, me?!
Hugo
Yes. You are properly a Tornan knight now.
A knight is not called upon solely for their skill in combat. It is also their duty to instill courage, and hope.
You must hold your head high, and serve the needs of your nation.
A knight is not called upon solely for their skill in combat. It is also their duty to instill courage, and hope.
You must hold your head high, and serve the needs of your nation.
Lora
The needs of my nation...
Addam
Feels like the whole world's resting on your shoulders, doesn't it?
It's not, though. Remember, you're not the only one fighting to protect this country.
We're a strange gaggle of misfits, I admit, but we'll carry that burden with you.
Torna lives and dies by its people. We fight for it together, every one of us.
It's not, though. Remember, you're not the only one fighting to protect this country.
We're a strange gaggle of misfits, I admit, but we'll carry that burden with you.
Torna lives and dies by its people. We fight for it together, every one of us.
Lora
Right... Give me a moment, I know there's not much time but I'll... I'll see what I can do...
Ready to Proceed
The party is coming back into the city from the main entrance, having made many a NPC happy during their adventures.
Hugo
It looks as if we're almost ready to proceed with the evacuation.
Addam
If it wasn't for all your support, we might never have been able to pull this off. I thank you, in the name of Torna.
Lora
I don't know why you're thanking me. I'm a knight now, remember?
And you know what else?
And you know what else?
Jin
...
Lora
I'm really starting to like this place.
You get to see so many different walks of life here. It's a real melting pot.
You get to see so many different walks of life here. It's a real melting pot.
Jin
I've noticed that. So many intertwining lives, all together in one place...
Hugo
I have felt the same about the cities of Mor Ardain. There is much to like about their urban environs.
Lora
You're making me want to pay a visit now!
Addam
Then we can all go together. We'll finish off Malos and take Hugo back home personally.
Lora
Oh, yes please!
Hugo
We will welcome you with open arms. The streets will be awash with cheer!
Lora
Uh, I'd appreciate it if we could skip any of the formal stuff...
...Hey. Listen...
Do you think we'll...even stand a chance? Against Malos?
...Hey. Listen...
Do you think we'll...even stand a chance? Against Malos?
Minoth
Haven't a clue. His power seems so far off the charts, I couldn't even guess.
Mythra
He still has his limits. And besides...
Addam's never been able to handle me as effectively as he can now.
Addam's never been able to handle me as effectively as he can now.
Milton
That's right! Master Addam's more than prepared to take that creep down now!
And we'll be right there to watch it happen! Won't we, Mik?
And we'll be right there to watch it happen! Won't we, Mik?
Mikhail
We've come this far... May as well go see it through...
Addam
Those lads...
Mythra
You're not serious?
Do you know how dangerous it is to be even remotely near Malos?
Just by tagging along with us, you're putting your lives on the line!
Do you know how dangerous it is to be even remotely near Malos?
Just by tagging along with us, you're putting your lives on the line!
Milton
Oh, and I suppose we've been perfectly safe up till now as well, have we? We know what we're getting into, OK?!
Mythra
You don't know what you're talking about!
Addam
Mythra, drop it. Come on, let's head back to the inn.
I want to get a good night's sleep before the decisive battle.
I want to get a good night's sleep before the decisive battle.
Hugo
Very wise.
Addam
I'll really have to talk this through with Mikhail and Milton...
That Which We Must Do
Malos Awaits...
Before the Storm
After going through the Tornan Titan's insides, the party has arrived at The Soaring Rostrum, on the Titan's thorax.
Mythra
...Malos is close. I can sense him.
Addam
So this is it then. The final battle.
Hugo
What shall we do? We may never get another chance like this.
Lora
Yeah...
If you go any further, there will be no turning back. Falling in battle will mean restarting from the title screen.
Your game will be saved before the final battle begins.
Proceed to the final battle?
Your game will be saved before the final battle begins.
Proceed to the final battle?
Proceed
Hugo
All right then. I, too, think it is time for us to make a stand.
Aegaeon
Think only of the battle, Majesty. Brighid and I are here to protect you to the end.
Brighid
Indeed, we, the Jewels of Mor Ardain, are sworn to serve you, for now and for ever.
Hugo
Brighid, Aegaeon... I trust you with my life.
Brighid
I will write of this battle in my journal. It will be a story for the ages.
Mythra
Yeah, with the power we command, there is absolutely no way we can lose.
Minoth
Who needs modesty, eh, Aegis? Though I suppose you of all people probably don't, come to think of it...
Mythra
Malos and I may be evenly matched, but with all of you by my side, it tips the balance.
He's got no one but himself to rely on. And that's why he's going down.
He's got no one but himself to rely on. And that's why he's going down.
Addam
Mythra... You've really changed.
Mythra
Oh...y-you think? Wonder who's to blame for that. You Drivers must really rub off on people...
Minoth
It's not just that. Hell, if that were the case, I'd be some kind of street preacher by now.
Addam
When you put it that way, I can't help feeling just the slightest twinge of pity for our dear Quaestor.
Haze
I'm sorry, but I must sympathize with Minoth. I couldn't imagine having to be the Blade of such a horrid man...
Jin
It's true. The rest of us are lucky to have such caring Drivers...like Lora.
Addam
I'll have you know, we're just as lucky to have such loyal companions by our side, Jin.
Hugo
I couldn't have put it better.
Lora
Thank you, Jin... Thank you, everyone...
Right! Let's knock Malos off his high horse and then get ourselves out of here, back to the boys!
Right! Let's knock Malos off his high horse and then get ourselves out of here, back to the boys!
Not yet...
Hugo
Indeed, you are wise to be cautious.
Addam
Agreed. This is a battle we simply can't lose. If we're going to confront Malos, we need to be at peak performance.
Gathering Storm
White and Black
Scream
Crossing Paths
Notes