Lucio/Lore

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Official Profile

Age	Unknown
Height	Unknown
Race	Unknown
Hobbies	People-watching
Likes	Pure, righteous, and beautiful people; good deeds
Dislikes	Snakes, evil people, apples
Character Release The beautiful young man, surrounded by a divine aura, introduced himself as a "former stage actor" when he appeared before the crew. He is very gentle and dislikes conflicts. However, since he does not understand the subtleties of other people's emotions very well, his heart grieves at the sight of people fighting, especially if it's because of his beautiful face. He has profound knowledge about the bottom of the sky - another world called the "Crimson Horizon". Character Release 一人目は、主人公達と行動を共にしている“自称・元役者”の謎多き美青年「ルシオ」が水着バージョンとして登場！ 属性は“サンちゃん”こと「サンダルフォン」の水着バージョンと同じ水属性となっています。 先日開催されたイベント「熱闘！ 真夏のフードファイト！」にも登場した、夏を目一杯満喫するその水着姿が遂にプレイアブル化！ 今回のフェイトエピソードでは、アウギュステの海を満喫しているかのように見えるものの、その美しい顔はふとした瞬間に憂いを帯びることもあり……？

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	不詳
Height	不明
Race	不明
Hobbies	人間観察
Likes	清く正しく美しい者、善き行い
Dislikes	蛇、邪悪な者、リンゴ
Character Release “元劇場の役者”を名乗り主人公たちの前に現れた、神々しい雰囲気さえ漂させている美青年。 穏やかで争いが嫌い。しかし他人の感情の機微があまりよく理解できないため、特に自分の美貌をめぐって、人々が争いあう姿に心を痛めている。 空の底――『赤き地平』と呼ばれる地上の異界について様々な知識を持つ。 Character Release 一人目は、主人公達と行動を共にしている“自称・元役者”の謎多き美青年「ルシオ」が水着バージョンとして登場！ 属性は“サンちゃん”こと「サンダルフォン」の水着バージョンと同じ水属性となっています。 先日開催されたイベント「熱闘！ 真夏のフードファイト！」にも登場した、夏を目一杯満喫するその水着姿が遂にプレイアブル化！ 今回のフェイトエピソードでは、アウギュステの海を満喫しているかのように見えるものの、その美しい顔はふとした瞬間に憂いを帯びることもあり……？

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Background

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Created by the Omnipotent as a Speaker, their servant, he was given the name Helel ben Sahar and was tasked with spreading the Omnipotent's words and their will among the people of the realm they created. He chose not to interfere in his master's conflict with ancient humans even after it resulted in the splitting of the Omnipotent into two conflicting and opposed sides; the god of the skies and the god of the stars. The sky god wished to recreate the sky realm while the Astral god opted to leave and create an entirely new world based on the one they had left, neither paying attention to the fate of the Speaker. Still, he continued to await contact from his master so he might continue fulfilling his role as Speaker. For thousands of years he took on the role of observer, watching over the two realms as they changed and evolved, acting only to deal with threats outwith the gods' powers.

Sensing an upcoming calamity that could befall the sky realm and wishing to protect the world his master created and its inhabitants, he decided to join the Singularity, the only known living human with the power to alter course of fate itself, assuming a new name to hide his true identity as a god's servant - Lucio.

In time the predicted calamity was revealed to have been set in motion by Lucilius, who wished to bring an end to the entire sky realm. Initially Lucio tried to convince Lucilius to abandon his plan and his rebellion against gods, hoping to reach some common understanding as Lucilius was an Astral created in Lucio's image. But negotiations failed and Lucio was forced to feign being defeated by Lucilius, waiting inside the latter's core for the right moment to trap Lucilius in a space between dimensions which would serve as an eternal prison.

After the calamity was halted and the visible threat was dealt with, he started to wonder if he still needed to perform his duties and if his master's wishes could really be good for this world. After all, it was not only the power of Supreme Primarch that saved the world but the combined strength of many different forces. He started to wonder if perhaps the world's current state was already perfect and no longer in need of evolution thanks to living creatures and their ability to support each other and compensate their own weaknesses. He confronted the Singularity with these mixed feelings in a dream. After reaffirming himself in his new stance, he left his role as observer and decided that it was fine to simply continue living on and to use his powers for the well-being of the skies. Aboard the Grandcypher alongside Singularity and their crew, he waits for the day when he can ask his master the true purpose behind himself, the world, and all living beings.

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End of spoilers.

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Events

• What Makes the Sky Blue III: 000
• The Maydays
• Hot Summer Fete! Eating Bonanza!

Trivia

• Belial's claims of being a fashion designer, magician, and patissier are likely a parody of Lucio's dubious background.
• Lucio has the same base ATK and HP values as Sandalphon (Event).
• He may look like Lucifer but they are not actually the same entity.
• His design is primarily based on Lucifer before his fall from Heaven, known as Arch Seraph Lucifer in Rage of Bahamut. Unlike Arch Seraph Lucifer, Lucio has a pair of small white wings that he is almost never depicted without.

Etymology

• The name Lucio is an Italian given name derived from the Latin name “Lucius”, and translates to “light” in English.
• All of Lucio's skills are named after songs by progressive metal band Symphony X.
  • His first skill's Japanese name is "Eve of Seduction". The English translation opted for a different song, "Revelation", before later switching to "Walls of Babylon", yet another song by the band.

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	I'd heard that today is the day you were born, (Captain). I wish you all the best. Sorry? My birthday? Hm... Well let me think. I suppose that would be the day I was created... What? You say it's the day we met? Ah, indeed you could say that was the birth of Lucio! Thank you, (Captain). May the year ahead of you be a great one.
2	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). Being given a life on this world—that is an irreplaceable miracle. The fact that I am able to celebrate this joy with you yet again is a true manifestation of happiness. Go forth on this splendid day with my blessings, (Captain).
3	✔	Congratulations on another birthday, (Captain). Another year's worth of strength has been added to your frame. But it's not simply about how you look. I speak, of course, about the strength within. Your mighty heart will carry you far, helping you overcome any hardships that sail your way. I'll always be watching over you on your journey through life. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
4	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). The Grandcypher is filled with delight today, isn't it? Now that I think about it, it is rather strange that our crew is composed of vastly different individuals. But despite our differences, we've all come together to celebrate your life. This is proof enough that you extend your love and grace to each and every member aboard your ship. Of course, I count myself among those that you spoil with love. Therefore, please accept my heartfelt blessings this year as well. I pray that I shall be able to deliver you birthday blessings for many years to come.
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). Many eras have passed since I was created, but these past five years have been particularly special to me. We've rejoiced together, laughed together... I've learned so much in such a short span of time. Once, I told you the story of my own birthday. I suppose this means "Lucio" has finally turned five years old. I am the light that protects you, yet I'm constantly learning from you, much like a younger brother. Heh. It's odd, but that's the feeling I get. I hope you will be blessed with many more birthdays to come. And may this day be as special as you are.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Oh, you've been awake all this time? And you're waiting for the new dawn? Why? If that is what you wish to see, I can show it to you right now... That's not the dawn you meant? Oh, I do apologize! Then allow me to keep you company. To watch the dawning sun in this sky is a real treat...
2	✔	Ah, greetings, (Captain). I'm glad to see you this new year as well. This is wonderful... Spending today with you, gazing at the sunrise. Times like this are so peaceful. I wish this moment could stretch on forever. Let's watch the sunrise together again next year. Haha. I'm looking forward to it already.
3	✔	What did you pray for on your first visit to the shrines on New Year's Day? Knowing you, I assume you wished for the happiness of others. Yet securing your own happiness is a requisite for making that dream a reality. Others derive no joy in the absence of your own. Ah, I'm sorry. It was not my intention to preach. May you have the blessings of my master.
4	✔	(Captain), I heard that mortals like discussing their futures during the new year. Some even get their fortune told, predicting their year ahead. You don't think that these fortunes are divine messages, do you? Hmm... I don't mean predictions. They regard these thoughts as precepts, rules for living. Right? I find this behavior fascinating. I too want to get my fortune told. Do you know of such an oracle? If you could discretely guide me to one, I would appreciate it.
5	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain). May the coming year bring happiness and good fortune to us all. Heh. Was that a bit excessive? I must admit, I have a fondness for seasonal greetings. Time has flowed in a straight line since the very beginning, yet mortals transformed it into a loop with the creation of the calendar. Gleaning truth from the universe and using it to add beauty to my master's world is a prime example of the hidden power of mortals. This applies to you especially, (Captain). There are times you accomplish things that I never would have thought possible. I look forward to witnessing that power of yours in the yearly loop to come. Until then, here's to another magnificent year together.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Now then, (Captain). I understand you have something to tell me... Well, you said you wanted to tell me in private! It will be thousands of years before any person finds this place, let alone any monster... Oh? Are these... chocolates? Gracious me... This is a real surprise! Thank you, (Captain)! I'm afraid today may be a bit dangerous for me to go out... Another senseless war could erupt, so I shall remain here for a while. But this is a very welcome gift. Thank you, (Captain).
2	✔	Thank you for the Valentine's Day gift. I'll proudly accept it. I'll be spending the day here. If I go outside, I might cause a commotion... What is this place? That's a tough question. To explain it in your language, I would need a few days at least. Haha. You want to know what you can find here? You can look around if you want. But be careful. If you step out of bounds, even for a moment, it will be hard to return. Ah, then perhaps I should give you a tour. Come on. Hold on to my hand tight.
3	✔	This aroma—it's chocolate. Thank you for gracing me with another year of Valentine's Day gifts. When this day comes around, spending time in this place almost feels natural. Are you fine with this though, (Captain)? For only the two of us to be here where no others can reach us... No, that was a rude question to ask. The fact that you came here with me is all I need to know. I can feel your eagerness without you needing to utter a single word. If we could spend time like this again next year, it would make me very happy.
4	✔	It seems I am to be given a gift yet again. Thank you, (Captain). Haha. When I think of Valentine's Day, this place is all I can imagine. Do you enjoy it so? If that's the case, then I am glad to meet you here. Before I was under the impression that Valentine's Day was an event that led only to conflict. However, after spending time alone with you, I believe it an occasion to chat freely with you. It's a wonderfully enjoyable time. Now, may I eat the chocolates you've given me? Hm? Yes. I am going to eat them right in front of you. The other day I overheard someone saying something to the effect of, "The best thanks for a gift of food is the smile of delight after the gift has been imbibed." This is a perfect opportunity to express my thanks. Now. Down the hatch.
5	✔	Happy Valentine's Day, (Captain). I'm delighted to meet you here in this place again. It means a great deal to know how you feel, and being able to reveal my secret like this is wonderfully comforting. There are times when mortals fight over me, for that is how I was created by my master. By making that truth known, future struggles may be prevented, but new, different struggles would surely take their place. However, you exist outside those bounds. Meeting you has released me from my isolation. Thank you, (Captain).

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Thank you for the gift you gave me, (Captain). Today I'm very eager to repay you in kind. But material possessions are the seeds of war, and I must stay true to my beliefs. So, instead, I wonder if you might enjoy an interplay of light and shadow... In the sea of clouds beneath the Grandcypher, a magnificent show of illusions with both light and sound plays out.
2	✔	Greetings, (Captain). I've come to repay you for your gift last month. I thought long about what I should get you... After mulling it over, I decided something tangible wouldn't be enough. And so tonight, when everyone is fast asleep, would you please come to my room? I'll take you on a special journey through the sky, to a place far above where the Grandcypher can sail. I'll see you later tonight. The upper skies are cold, so be sure to wear something warm.
3	✔	This is in return for Valentine's Day, (Captain). Again I couldn't decide upon a tangible gift that was suitable. It's hard to understand the ways of this world. By the way, do you enjoy the stars? Last year I took you high above to peer at them, but this year I plan to make a small change. To the upper strata we will go, where not a cloud can obstruct our view of the night sky's unparalleled beauty. I'd like to share this profound experience with you. Come. Take my hand.
4	✔	You may look now, (Captain). We have arrived. This year I wanted to give you this splendid view. Yes. At first I thought to bestow upon you the scenery from the sky. However, such a gift is not tangible, so I have also prepared this. Here. It is warm cocoa. It will last only for a fleeting moment. But the connection that remains beating secretly in our hearts is forever. Let us spend this time together, reveling of fine days, drinking of cocoa, and staring at the stars above. There now. I believe this will become a beautiful memory for us both.
5	✔	(Captain), can you hear me? While out on a monster-hunting assignment, the captain suddenly hears Lucio's voice. I'm sorry I wasn't able to help with the mission. But I do want to thank you for Valentine's Day. Please raise your eyes to the sky. As (Captain) looks up, the clouds floating overhead begin to arrange themselves into strange shapes, eventually forming words. (Captain), I wish you great victory and glory in your endeavors. My light will ever be your shield. I shall prepare some hot cocoa in preparation for your triumphant return. With love, Lucio The words in the sky appear for such a brief moment that the other crew members fail to notice them. (Captain) smiles, taking heart in the secret, personal message.

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	A festival of darkness... I can't say I approve of deliberately trying to open the gates to the spirit world... But I suppose it does no harm. Vyrn and Lyria certainly seem to be enjoying themselves. Just remember, (Captain). Don't let those two out of your sight... And don't let them have too many sweets either! Understood?
2	✔	Here, (Captain). Have some candy. This piece is especially for you. I can't leave the ship today. If I do, then everyone will attempt to give me candy. I thought about wearing a costume to disguise my appearance, but the better the disguise, the more persistent the candy-givers become. It's truly perplexing. Why... Why was I given this form that mortals find so beautiful?
3	✔	Trick or treat. I tried to scare people like you skydwellers do, but it doesn't suit me. I tried it on other crew members too, but they just stared at me. At first I thought they were humoring me with surprise, but then it struck me that they were captivated by my face. I've come to learn that bewildering people isn't as straightforward as it seems. You're all truly perplexing beings.
4	✔	I must ask, why do people relish in donning costumes for Halloween? Yes, I already understand that there is meaning behind each individual costume. What I am more curious about is the simple joy they seem to illicit. Ah! So they represent an opportunity for the wearer to assume a different form for a night? What fun. Curious, however, that the psychology of skyfarers dictates they would desire to look gruesome. Even if only for a single night. Then again, I suppose I can understand a mortal's longing for new experiences. Oh, but imagine how pointless it would be for me to wear a costume—I would be found out immediately. It's too bad, but I may never be able to fully appreciate the revelry of Halloween after all.
5	✔	Trick or treat. Can you tell which of us is the real Lucio? Actually, I suppose it was pointless to ask—it seems the answer was far too obvious for you. Alas, this won't do at all. I had thought perhaps I could send my doppelganger to the Halloween festival as a decoy. There are signs of a gate opening to the spirit world. I asked Lost Jack about it, and he agreed that something was afoot. How do I go about driving away evil that might have found its way into the festival? I cannot ignore any who would invade this world my master created. They must be stopped before they can harm its beloved people. You can be sure I'll protect you too, of course. Please let me know if any trouble arises.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	How do I usually spend the holidays? Well... I used to count the festival fires burning on each island from way up high. Everyone prays for their loved ones during this season. There is a great peace that blankets the world... It's a truly wonderful time of year... Sorry? Yes, of course I spend it alone... Now why have you given me this plate of food, (Captain)? It's very kind of you, but I think perhaps Vyrn would enjoy it more than I...
2	✔	What was it... Ah yes, happy holidays. That is the greeting that the people of this world use today, is it not? And there's a banquet tonight? Then I shall try to pass the time without sowing any seeds of unrest at your gathering. But spending this holy night alone would be sad, you say? No... It's just I don't particularly understand the minds of people yet. However, I now see that you were concerned about me spending the holidays alone. Just knowing that you are there brings me joy, (Captain).
3	✔	Happy holidays. Hm. I can't say that I've grown accustomed to speaking such a greeting. I do apologize for declining to attend the party last year. However, I was overcome by a mysterious feeling while watching from afar. As I observed the smiles and laughter of that wintery scene, I felt a warmth spreading across my chest. Is that what you call happiness? If it is, then conversing with you now at this very instant is also my moment of happiness.
4	✔	Happy holidays, (Captain). I feel as though these greetings have become second nature to us, don't you think? That being said, I have something I would like to discuss. This year I would like to observe the holy banquet firsthand. Yes. I have previously kept my distance because I was afraid my presence would disturb the occasion. But that was an unfounded fear. The members of your crew are focused solely upon you, (Captain). I do not suspect I will cause a ruckus at all. And thus, I will join the festivities this year. Oh? You're happy to hear that? I am not sure why you are elated, but... As long as you have the merriest of nights, that is the most important thing of all.
5	✔	Happy holidays, (Captain). I decided to enjoy the holiday banquet with everyone again this year. It wouldn't be wise to let myself get carried away, but avoiding others on this day would surely be a source of concern. Heh... You look relieved. I had no idea you were so worried on my behalf. Throughout my time with you, mysteries that I previously couldn't fathom have been unraveled one by one. I've come to understand that seemingly ordinary activities, like mingling and sharing meals, are actually incredibly important. If you're happy, you should express it. That is yet another way to love the people of this world. Interaction is key—much like how you reach out to those who seek to sever their bonds. And so I plan to enjoy myself to the fullest this year as well. However, as I mentioned earlier, I'll take the utmost care not to overdo things. Heh.

Fate Episodes

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Bringer of Dawn

At a theater a young man calls out to (Captain) and claims to know the truth about the Crimson Horizon legend, but his handsome features get him tangled up in a fight. The young man later finds (Captain) on the Grandcypher, and through a memory explaining his goal to defend this world from the beasts of the Crimson Horizon, he convinces (Captain) to let him join the crew. He asks to be called Lucio, but will reveal nothing more about his true identity.

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Performer: Ladies and gentlemen!
Silence please!

Performer: Thank you for joining us tonight to witness the reenactment of a bloodcurdling, yet true, tale.

Performer: The story of the bottom of the sky...
The Crimson Horizon!

Performer: Are you ready? Then I challenge you to watch until the very end without once covering your eyes!

Having heard excellent reviews, (Captain) and the crew visit a theater to watch a stage performance.

The play is a terrifying tale based on the legend of the bottom of the sky.

Lyria: Oh w-w-wow! That p-p-play was amazing!

Io: Humph! That show was for babies! I w-w-wasn't scared at all!

Vyrn: Whoa... I'm getting dizzy. Let go of me already.

Rackam: Oh, you're shakin' in your boots! I bet it was too much for you kids, huh?

Rackam: But come on... A world deep at the bottom of the sky? With monsters more terrible than anyone's ever seen?

Rackam: It's total fantasy.

Io: How can you say that? No one's ever come back from the bottom of the sky to say what it's like, have they?

Rackam: Then how'd you figure the place must be a monster-ridden nightmare?

Io: Oh!

Rackam: Besides, how do you think those monsters know everything that goes on in the Sky Realm?

Rackam: They prey on the wicked, trying to trick their way into our world.

Rackam: But it's all just a bedtime story for kids, you see.

Rackam: Do bad things and the monsters will come for you!

Io: Yikes...

???: But you don't know for sure that's all there is to it...

Rackam: Huh?

???: The legends of old have always been based on some truth.

???: It's simply that few people possess the power to peer into the mysteries of the future.

???: Their lifetimes are mere fragments of the grand tapestry, which lies beyond mortal comprehension.

???: So it is. And so it has been.

From the shadows of the theater, a young man walks slowly up to (Captain).

???: In days gone by, a tale of such gravity would never have been made up.

???: Such is the vast span of time that has passed since the beginning of the world.

With sorrow in his eyes, the young man extends his hand toward (Captain).

???: A great crisis is facing us all.

???: If you wish, I will tell you the truth about this world... (Captain).

Theatergoer: ...

Rich Lady: ...

A hush falls over the throng of people in the lobby.

Rackam: Uh... nice performance, kid! Are you one of the actors here?

Io: That was amazing! I thought the play had finished already!

???: The play? No, you misunderstand me.

???: Hey there! You!

Manager: You wanna be an actor, son? I could make you the star of my next show!

Rival Manager: Hey! Butt out, pal! I scouted this guy first. He's mine!

Manager: What?

Young Lady: What a handsome face! Please accept this flower as a symbol of our meeting like thi—

Young Lady: Aaah!

Rich Lady: No, no, you must take this piece of my handiwork instead. I insist.

Rich Lady: That silly girl must be out of her mind offering you a flower like that!

Young Lady: What did you say?

Vyrn: Oh boy, they're coming at him from all sides!

In a flash, a huge argument breaks out around the young man. (Captain) and the crew can only watch in silent awe.

???: Stop! Please!

Vyrn: Whoa! Don't tell me this guy is going to stop these folks all at once!

Rackam: Yeah, they're all fired up. They're not even listening now.

Io: No! Look! Everyone's so captivated by him that he's got all their attention.

Rackam: Huh? How?

???: My master told me something once...

???: He said I must bring peace and prosperity to this world.

???: So please. I implore you!

Managers: Oh...

???: You must not fight over me!

Ladies: Huh?

Silence reigns once more in the room, but only for a moment.

Manager: Take that!

Rival Manager: Then take this!

Rich Lady: You little—

Young Lady: Aaah! How dare you!

Ignoring the young man's plea, everyone begins fighting again.

Vyrn: Oh boy... What's wrong with these people?

Rackam: Come on! We're leaving! Let's go, kiddos!

Io: Now? But what about all these people fighting?

Rackam: Leave 'em to it. Nothing good's gonna come from getting involved.

Rackam: And, besides, there's something about that guy I don't like.

Io: Really? He sure seemed nice to me...

Rackam: Yeah, yeah, yeah! You kids wanna think everyone's your friend...

Rackam: Now let's scoot out of here! Before we get hit by a stray punch...

Io: Oh! Wait for me! Hey!

At that moment, the young man's voice can be heard clearly above the din of the crowd.

???: Wait! There's something you have to know!

???: I must tell you the truth about the Crimson Horizon!

Vyrn: Huh? What's the matter, (Captain)?

(Captain) turns to look back at the young man.

But the theater's security arrives and surrounds the brawling crowd. The young man vanishes from sight.

Vyrn: Hey, (Captain), you know what? Something keeps bothering me...

Vyrn: How come that guy Spangles knew your name?

Lyria: Gosh, you're right! That's sort of strange.

Rackam: Come on, it's not such a stretch.

Rackam: After all our struggles with the empire, we're a pretty well-known crew now.

Rackam: It's not too hard to imagine that some people might know our captain by name.

Vyrn: Maybe... But it's still weird the way he walked up to (Captain) like that.

Vyrn: And then the bickering started before he had a chance to finish what he was saying.

Io: I wonder what he was trying to tell you, (Captain)...

Io: Maybe it was something super important.

Rackam: Yeah. Maybe something like asking to join our crew, right?

???: Indeed, that's an interesting idea!

Vyrn: Huh? It's you! What are you doing here, Spangles?

???: What am I doing here? You mean, why have I come?

???: To finish giving (Captain) my message, of course.

Rackam: No, we mean how the heck did you get here!

Rackam: You just stay right where you are, buddy!

Rackam: What makes you think you can just breeze in after all that craziness before, huh? Just who are you anyway? Answer me!

After a brief pause, the young man lets out a heavy sigh.

???: I didn't expect it would be so hard to get to talk to you, (Captain)...

Rackam: Hey! What'd you say?

The young man murmurs, and the world starts to warp strangely before (Captain)'s eyes.

???: There's no cause for alarm. What you are about to see is a scene from my memory...

???: Of how the world looked at the very start.

(Captain)'s eyes flutter open.

A sea of clouds covers the world.

???: In the beginning there was only the void.

???: But after an immeasurable amount of time, a being of great power arrived.

???: And life blossomed on the land that this great being created.

???: This, (Captain), was the dawn of the world.

???: It was yet undivided. And there was an era of great happiness.

???: But then the gods rent the great being in two. One half fled this world, and at the bottom of the sky the Crimson Horizon was cast open.

???: The Crimson Horizon.
Another plane. The source of chaos in all its many forms.

???: And once the otherworldly beings of that plane began to plot against the sky realm, a gate began to open as well.

He points to a parting in the sea of clouds through which an ominous-looking tower slowly comes into view.

???: It is called... Pandemonium.

???: The Astrals, who came from beyond the stars to rule this world, sent it down to where it now floats.

???: First they used the power of the gods to seal the terrible beasts inside it. Then they buried it all at the bottom of the sky.

???: But little by little, the otherworldly beings, with their sights set on power, began to breed...

???: ...!

???: And after ages of imprisonment in the Crimson Horizon on the edge of this rift in the sky...

???: They're trying to spill out of Pandemonium into the Sky Realm, having amassed unimaginable power.

???: That is why I've come to this world. To give you this message.

???: Will you help me, (Captain)? Will you lend your strength to the battle against these terrible fiends?

1. All right. I'll do all I can.
2. Just what are you exactly?

Choose: All right. I'll do all I can.

His tale is full of unanswered questions and powers unthinkable...

But (Captain) knows deep down inside that it's the truth, and there's no avoiding the fight ahead.

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Choose: Just what are you exactly?

???: You want to know more about me, do you? I'm afraid the time is not yet right...

???: Even if I were to tell you now, it would slip from your memory without a trace.

???: One day when you've surpassed the skies... When you've ventured beyond the stars...

???: Then I will tell you my real name.

???: Will you accept this answer for now?

His tale is full of unanswered questions and powers unthinkable...

But (Captain) knows deep down inside that it's the truth, and there's no avoiding the fight ahead.

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???: Thank you, (Captain). For believing in me...

???: It is still some time into the future that these otherworldly beings will make their move.

???: But there is much I must learn about your world before that time comes.

???: So please, (Captain), allow me to join your crew of skyfarers.

(Captain) blinks and looks around to see the deck of the Grandcypher.

The young man is laughing and chatting with Rackam and the others, as if none of the visions were real.

???: Well, thanks to (Captain)'s magnanimous nature, I'm delighted to be able to say that I'll be joining you.

Rackam: Sure! Welcome aboard, my friend!

Io: With a former actor joining the ranks, we've gotten a pretty flashy lineup now, huh?

Vyrn: Hey. What's wrong, (Captain)? You look confused.

Vyrn: Something bothering you?

(Captain) asks the young man what they should call him now that he's a member of the crew.

???: Ah, yes... I should have introduced myself properly before.

Lucio: Please call me... Lucio.

And so Lucio, a former actor perhaps, joins the crew to better understand people and learn about the world in turn...

Radiating brilliance yet shrouded in mystery, like a faraway star in the night sky.

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Serpents and Apples

Inside a dream (Captain) visits another one of Lucio's memories and is warned that otherworldly beings have come to this world. Vyrn wakes (Captain) to say that monsters are attacking the Grandcypher.

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The dawn of the world.
Even in its infancy, the landscape is wondrous, stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Lucio: Master, I await your command. What am I to do?

Lucio: For what reasons have you bestowed me with life?

The master speaks wordlessly, answering within the young man's heart.

???: Peace and prosperity...

???: To bring harmony and happiness to this realm...
To drive away darkness and the chaos it brings...

???: To be a beacon of light for this world...

Lucio: As you wish! I shall see to it even if it costs me my life...

Lucio: ...!

???: You fool...

???: Do you still call upon your sleeping master?

???: When you ask about your true purpose, have you even once received an answer?

Lucio: Silence.

???: Of course you haven't! Your master abandoned this realm long ago!

???: Aaagh!

Lucio: Begone!

A scene from the young man's memory plays out, just as it did once before.

As (Captain) realizes what's happening, the young man begins to speak.

Lucio: (Captain), they've come. The otherworldly beings are here...

Lucio: Don't let... out of your sight...

Unable to hear the message, (Captain) calls out.

Lucio: Don't let... out of your sight...

I can't hear you...

Lucio: I'm sorry. There's no time left...

Vyrn: Whoa!
Wake up, (Captain)!

Vyrn: The Grandcypher's under attack and crawling with monsters!

Serpents and Apples: Scene 2

(Captain) and the crew make a supply stop, but find the island is facing a food shortage. Driven by hunger, Lyria and Vyrn are tricked into entering the lair of an otherworldly being. (Captain) and Lucio soon arrive at the ready.

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Vyrn: Are you kidding me!

Lyria: Oh no!

The following day the crew stops off at an island for supplies only to find the market completely empty.

Frequent monster attacks have prevented shipments from getting through, leading to a food shortage on the island.

Rackam: Well, we're not getting any supplies here...

Rackam: We'll just have to cut back on rations until we land on the next island.

Lyria: Awww! Do we really have to?

Lyria: Sigh...

Vyrn: Come on, Lyria. Cheer up!

Vyrn: I mean, if I can manage without any apples...

Lyria: Oh... I guess you're right. You must be feeling pretty down too...

Lyria: I must... be strong...

Lyria: Ohhh... But I'm so hungry...

???: Young lady...

Lyria: Who? Me?

A voice from the shadows stops Lyria in her tracks.

Old Woman: You're hungry, aren't you? You poor thing...

Old Woman: I have a granddaughter just like you, you see. The apple of my eye...

Old Woman: Here, come with me. I'll give you lots of things to eat, my child.

Lyria: Really? Things to eat? And lots of them?

Lyria: But... I can't eat while my friends are hungry too.

Old Woman: Then take some for them as well! I've got plenty. Now come, child. Come with me...

Lyria: Plenty? Well, okay then! So I can get enough for everyone?

Lyria disappears into the shadows, as if swallowed up by the darkness itself.

Vyrn: Huh? Where's Lyria?

Vyrn: Hey, Lyria! Where are you?

Vyrn: Say, (Captain), I better go look for her!

Vyrn zooms off, but suddenly a lone apple rolls across his path.

Vyrn: Wow! It's an apple!

Vyrn: Hm? But that's weird... What's an apple doing here?

Vyrn: There wasn't a single apple at the market...

The apple suddenly starts rolling, picking up speed before disappearing down a dark alley.

Vyrn: Hey! Not so fast, juicy!

Vyrn: Huh? What's this place?

Vyrn: Oh! Lyria!

Lyria: Vyrn?

After chasing the apple, Vyrn finds Lyria in a peculiar place.

The old woman then appears before the astonished pair, a warm smile on her face.

Lyria: What's going on?

Old Woman: I'm sorry, child. I don't bear either of you any ill will. It's just...

Old Woman: I was promised. If I brought you here, then I'd get to see my granddaughter again. She passed away, you see...

Vyrn: Who promised you... exactly?

???: At last... At last you're in my clutches!

Lyria: Yikes!

Vyrn: Aaah!

Vyrn: We're in deep trouble here!
(Captain)!

???: Ughhh...

Lucio: Gracious me... You're as unsightly as ever.

Vyrn: Whew! Thank goodness you found us, (Captain)! And... Spangles?

Vyrn: What'd you bring him along for, (Captain)?

Lucio: Vyrn, I understand your passion for apples. But please remember...

Lucio: You mustn't let your stomach do the thinking or you'll fall into peril!

Vyrn: Yeah, I know...

Vyrn: No, wait! That doesn't explain what you're doing here!

Lyria: Eep...
Vyrn... Behind you...

Vyrn: Huh?

???: Groarrr!

Vyrn: Aaah!

Vyrn: You win! No more questions! Just hurry and save us, (Captain)!

Serpents and Apples: Scene 3

The otherworldly being is defeated, but the old woman who lured Lyria and Vyrn to the lair is consumed by her desire to see her granddaughter again and turns into a monster. Lucio explains that her wriggly extensions must be removed in order to save her as (Captain) and the crew prepare to fight.

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???: Aghhh...

Old Woman: Dear me... This wasn't our agreement... I was supposed to see my granddaughter...

Old Woman: Even though I did my part...
Ah, I see now.

Old Woman: It's all your fault! You're all wicked!

Her body starts to twist and contort as monsters emerge from within her.

Old Woman: I bet you're wondering how I got this power...

Old Woman: Well, you see, I practiced witchcraft once when I was younger.

Old Woman: Yes, it wasn't long after I lost my dear granddaughter.

Old Woman: After I shut myself in the attic, I began to hear it... A voice from an ancient magical seal!

The old woman recalls the voice whispering to her.

Bring me the girl with the blue hair and the little dragon, and I will grant you any wish...

Any wish at all...
Yes, I'll even allow you to live once again with your beloved grandchild!

Old Woman: Can you imagine how overjoyed I was to be given such an opportunity?

Old Woman: So listen well...

Old Woman: I won't let you two slip away with my chance!

???: Groaaar!

Lyria: Please! Don't do this!

Lucio: I'm sorry, but she's now beyond anyone's reach...

Vyrn: Wait! You can't seriously be thinking of fighting an old lady, Spangles!

Lyria: You can't! The poor woman only wanted to see her granddaughter again!

Lyria: Do we really have to go up against her like this?

Vyrn: Yeah! There's gotta be another way. Right, (Captain)? Spangles?

Lucio: There is no cause for worry!

Lucio: These hideous beings you see now are feeding on her energy. They are not her true essence.

Lucio: But if we fail to eradicate them, they will simply continue to bleed her of her life force.

Lucio: There is no way to help her other than to exterminate these writhing beasts!

Vyrn: Huh? Uh... So you're saying we'd be doing her a favor if we rid her of the wriggly things?

Vyrn: Then why didn't you say so before! Come on, (Captain) and Spangles! Let's give these worms the chop!

Lucio: To safeguard life's light...

Lucio: And to deliver the innocent from evil...
I shall wield this power!

Serpents and Apples: Scene 4

After (Captain) and the crew rescue the old woman who tricked them, Lyria and Vyrn are sent back to the market. Lucio warns (Captain) that the otherworldly beings will continue to come after Lyria and Vyrn. Soon they are all reunited at the market and Lucio gives Vyrn an apple. Lyria and Vyrn fight over the apple until the old woman offers them more to eat. The two share apples as she looks on with a smiling face.

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???: Groaaar!

Vyrn: We did it! Those writhing worms have gone!

Vyrn: Whew... Whoa! What's going on here!

Lyria: Huh?

Lyria: Um, Vyrn? What were we doing here again?

Vyrn: Let's see... I think we were looking for apples, right?

Lyria and Vyrn are transported back, but (Captain) and the young man remain in the eerie realm.

Lucio: To manifest in the world, these otherworldly beings must find people who will answer their call.

Lucio: People who would deceive others...
People who would sacrifice their souls to have their wishes granted...

Lucio: Or even people, like the old woman, whose hearts are hollow from the ravages of sorrow...

Lucio: The otherworldly beings will keep coming, whispering in the ears of victims to manipulate them.

Lucio: They will strike again for the girl with the blue hair and the little dragon.

(Captain) can't help but wonder why Lyria and Vyrn are being targeted.

Lucio: That's because they are of vital significance to the Sky Realm. And to another world...

(Captain) tries to ask about that world, but the man offers no answer.

Lucio: The two of them chose you, which means you are capable of overcoming any obstacle.

Lucio: And that is why I choose you as my apprentice. To fight the hordes of the Otherworld.

Lucio: Those of the Otherworld would see this realm sink once again into darkness.

Lucio: And now you have seen them with your own eyes. Witnessed how they manipulate your kind.

Lucio: So I ask you once again, (Captain)...

Lucio: Will you join with me in the fight? To protect those you hold dear from the clutches of the Otherworld?

1. You can count on it.
2. Why do you fight them?

Choose: You can count on it.

Lucio: I thank you, (Captain), from the bottom of my heart. You are an uncommon ally.

Lucio: You question so little, yet you take on so much.

Lucio: Yes, I think with you there is a chance. The two worlds may yet return to their rightful form.

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Choose: Why do you fight them?

Lucio: My master once instructed me to shine a light on this world of confusion. To guide its people.

Lucio: And now as the world struggles against a descent into the darkness, I have come to do my duty...

Lucio: To bring light into this realm and beyond the stars.

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The world starts to twist and bend before (Captain)'s eyes, signaling an end to their chat.

And yet his voice can still be heard.

Lucio: If it means that I can see my master again one day...

Lucio: There is nothing I would not do...

Vyrn: Ahhh... I'm so hungry...

Lyria: They're not selling apples anywhere, are they?

Vyrn: Ohhh... My kingdom for an apple!

Lucio: Here you go, Vyrn.

Vyrn: Huh? I can't believe my eyes!

Vyrn: You're a good guy, Spangles! Did you go and find this just for me?

Lucio: No, no. It was given to me by that woman over there...

Lucio: But I don't eat such things, you see.

Lucio: So I would be delighted for you to have it.

Vyrn: Oh, I see... You're as nice as ever, Spangles.

Lyria: Wow... That apple looks so tasty, Vyrn!

Vyrn: Whoa! Hold it there, Lyria! This is my apple!

Old Woman: Oh, dear me... You mustn't fight over it now. Come here.

Old Woman: I have plenty more where that came from.

Vyrn: Huh? Is this the woman you saw?

Lyria: Is she the one who gave you the apple?

Lucio: Yes, that's right. Is that... significant?

Old Woman: This really takes me back. I had a granddaughter just like you once. She got ill and passed away, sadly.

Old Woman: But whenever I see a young girl who reminds me of her, I can't help but want to spoil her!

Old Woman: So you take as much as you want, you hear?

Lyria: Mmm!
Crunch... Why do think... Chomp... Is Vyrn?

Vyrn: Huh? Is Vyrn? Lyria?

Lyria: Mmm! Gulp...
Why do you think it is, Vyrn?

Lyria: That I feel so happy right now!

Vyrn: Mmm! Slurp...
I don't know. But I feel it too!

Lyria and Vyrn blissfully stuff themselves with apples while the old woman looks on with a smile.

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Dawn Speaker

One day following the Phoenix incident, Shalem demands to know what Lucio—her fellow Speaker—was doing when the Omnipotent was defeated and split in two. Finding himself suspected of betrayal, Lucio brings Shalem to the site of their master's downfall, prepared to disclose the truth.

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Shalem: So this is it... The place where our master was felled and split in two.

Lucio: Yes.

Lucio and Shalem descend upon a deserted island covered in overgrown ruins.

Long ago, the ancient people staged a rebellion against god, which culminated in him being torn asunder.

This very site is where such events of the creation myth unfolded.

Shalem: Not a single offering of flowers to be seen. What happened to all those who worshipped him?

Lucio: The creation myth has largely been passed down as folklore. People of the current age view our master as hardly more than a construct of fantasy.

Lucio: To those unaware of its history, this place would appear as just another crumbling ancient city. The truth is not widely known.

Shalem: Oh, that's right... Thousands of years have passed since then.

Helel ben Shalem not in crew

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Helel ben Shalem, also known as the Dusk Speaker, was created by the Omnipotent himself.

Following the commands of her master, she once worked to eradicate heretics as an inquisitor.

However, she was later confined within a mysterious artifact, where she slumbered for millennia before awakening once more.

Shalem: Hmph, enough sentimentality. I didn't come here for idle chatter.

Shalem: It's about time you talk, Sahar. There's no sense in hiding things from me.

A few hours prior to their arrival...

Shalem: There you are. Now, start talking.

Lucio: This is sudden. What do you want me to say?

Shalem: Don't play innocent with me. I've waited more than long enough.

Shalem: Let me see... Abramelin, was it? He led his people to overthrow our master.

Shalem: And the Phoenix assisted them. That explains how they accomplished feats that surpass mortal comprehension.

Shalem: But all this information is about to make my head burst. I need to sort through it.

Shalem: Why did the mortals rebel? Where were you, and what were you doing at the time?

Lucio: This feels like an inquisition.

Shalem: Dodging the subject won't get you anywhere.

Shalem: Frankly, I have my suspicions. I find myself wondering if you might be a traitor.

Lucio: ...

Lucio: You think I betrayed our master? For what purpose?

Shalem: That's what I'm trying to find out.

Lucio: Well, this is a dilemma. You're asking me to confess to something I have no recollection of.

Shalem: Your motive isn't important at this point. What matters is whether or not you aided in the defeat of our master.

Shalem: Considering your position, it would have been simple enough for you to revolt.

Lucio: Could I ask you to explain your logic?

Shalem: Your given role was to spread the word of our master and guide mankind.

Shalem: At the core of this is your natural ability to draw people in with your words and actions.

Shalem: You could have easily propagated your seditious ideas and incited the masses to rebellion. Isn't that right?

Lucio: It certainly would have been possible. Although the question of why still stands.

Lucio: For argument's sake, let's say I sided with the Godslayers. Would they have accepted me?

Lucio: Given my status as god's faithful servant, wouldn't it have been logical for them to assume that I had a hidden agenda?

Shalem: I haven't the foggiest. Knowing you, you would have made it work.

Shalem: If you refuse to come clean, I'm going to start pestering you around the clock. So you might as well give in.

Lucio: ...

Shalem: ...

Lucio: I suppose the time has come.

Lucio: You deserve to know. As a fellow Speaker and one who revered our master.

Lucio: What say we relocate? We can continue this conversation at our master's final battleground.

Shalem: His final battleground...

Shalem: It seems rather roundabout, but I'll oblige. I had planned to pay a visit there someday, so this is a good opportunity.

Shalem: With that decided, let's be on our way.

Shalem: Now, for the last time—out with it.

Shalem: You had better not be getting cold feet after all this. I'd prefer not to lose my temper.

Lucio: No, I'll tell you everything. No secrets.

Lucio: The truth is... Our master's demise is as much a mystery to me as it is to you.

Shalem: Huh?

Shalem: Is that supposed to be a joke? I'll have you know it isn't funny in the slightest.

Lucio: I have spoken no lies. You have my word.

Shalem: ...

Shalem: I want the full and honest truth.

Lucio: Of course. Let me start at the beginning...

Dawn Speaker: Scene 2

As the Dawn Speaker known as Helel ben Sahar, Lucio was responsible for spreading god's will, working to maintain the world's balance together with Helel ben Shalem, who eradicated heretics as an inquisitor. But Shalem's sudden disappearance allowed a faction called the Godslayers to grow in power, leading Lucio to commit an unforgiveable sin.

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Helel ben Sahar—the true name of the individual now known as Lucio.

As Dawn Speaker and a servant of the Omnipotent, he was tasked with spreading god's will and guiding mankind.

Long ago, at the time of creation...

Helel ben Sahar: "I am the lord, your god."

Helel ben Sahar: "There is but a single god. Stand firm in your belief, and question not his existence."

Helel ben Sahar: "In all things, hold reverence for god, and permit no space for vanity."

Helel ben Sahar: "In the sky make your dwelling, and offer yourself in its service. Live righteously, that everlasting prosperity might be ushered unto the heavens."

Helel ben Sahar: "I am the lord."

Helel ben Sahar: Thus sayeth the lord. Hear me, children of god. Children of light.

Helel ben Sahar: Inscribe the words of the lord within your heart, and allow them to guide you down the path of virtue.

Genesis Dweller 1: O god! Blessed are we to receive your teachings!

Genesis Dweller 2: We offer our prayers to our magnificent god!

Helel ben Sahar: ...

Helel ben Shalem: Everything appears to be progressing well. People are adhering faithfully to god's teachings, and the world is steadily nearing perfection.

Helel ben Shalem: Our master will surely be pleased.

Helel ben Sahar: You were watching?

Helel ben Shalem: For the record, I wasn't spying. The fault lies with you for being in the middle of work when I arrived to deliver my report.

Helel ben Sahar: I wasn't pointing any fingers.

Helel ben Sahar: As for this report—does it concern the alleged heretic?

Helel ben Shalem: Yes. He was guilty after all.

Helel ben Shalem: He was propagating the belief that our master's ideology is evil. Furthermore, he organized a faction advocating for slaying god and was plotting a rebellion.

Helel ben Shalem: Such insolence. Who is he to question his lord's innate goodness?

Helel ben Sahar: What will be his punishment?

Helel ben Shalem: You ask an obvious question. I shall snip the buds of heresy in accordance with our master's will. There will be no exceptions.

Helel ben Sahar: I see.

Helel ben Shalem: Are you dissatisfied?

Helel ben Sahar: No, not at all.

Helel ben Sahar: If our master's will was truly ingrained among the people, heresy itself would not arise. I merely wondered if perhaps my own inadequacy was the cause.

Helel ben Shalem: Ah... You could certainly say that.

Helel ben Shalem: Yet I'm the one left to deal with the fallout. You ought to be grateful.

Helel ben Sahar: Yes, I am. Words alone cannot express my gratitude.

Helel ben Shalem: Devoid of spirit as always, I see. Shouldn't you—I don't know—be telling me to get off my high horse?

Helel ben Shalem: Regardless, you're missing the fundamental point. No matter how desperately you may try, heresy can never be fully eliminated.

Helel ben Shalem: Our master has foreseen such a scenario. Hence my presence here.

Helel ben Shalem: In other words, your very concerns themselves are both misguided and disrespectful. You hopeless fool.

Helel ben Sahar: Hahaha... You're absolutely right.

The pair would often convene to share their progress.

But the frequency of their meetings gradually decreased, until eventually days passed with no sign of Shalem.

Helel ben Sahar: O Master.

Helel ben Sahar: Recently, I have found myself unable to discern Shalem's whereabouts. Do you have any knowledge regarding this?

Omnipotent: Dawn Speaker... Bring prosperity to the skies...

Omnipotent: Forget not your purpose...

Helel ben Sahar: ...
Understood.

The absence of Shalem, the inquisitor, came to thoroughly upset the world's balance.

Godslayer: There's no telling what kind of end awaits us in a world overseen by some giant monstrosity!

Godslayer: The very existence of god is an impediment to our growth as a civilization! We have no need for god!

Godshield: God is our creator! As the progeny of god, to defy him would be too great of a sin!

Godshield: To even speak of defeating him is out of the question! Purge the idea from your minds!

A growing faction known as the Godslayers—which sought to achieve true freedom by overthrowing god—began instigating rebellions in various regions.

Conflicts with the opposing Godshields—who sided with god—were intensifying. The momentum proved to be more than Lucio could manage alone, inevitably leading to an armed clash.

Lucio: Unable to stand idly by, I was compelled to intervene against the Godslayers.

Lucio: To obey our master's command. To protect his very being. That is the purpose of my existence.

Lucio: However... I committed one sin. A sin unforgivable for a being of god's own creation.

Shalem: A sin?

Lucio: ...

Lucio: I defied our master's will.

Dawn Speaker: Scene 3

Lucio confesses that he went against god's wishes and brainwashed the people in order to diminish their resistance, only to awaken centuries later to find that god had been defeated. Following this revelation, Lucio procures a spear from the island ruins, which sends an enormous stream of information into his mind upon contact.

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Shalem: You defied our master's will? What does that mean?

Lucio: In the midst of the fighting, I conceived of a secret plan.

Lucio: My idea was to invade the minds of the people and undermine their defiance against our master.

Lucio: This would mean stripping them of their free will... In essence, brainwashing them.

Shalem: Brainwashing? Did you really manage to pull off such a remarkable feat?

Shalem: Influencing an individual is one thing, but these are entire armies we're talking about. Wouldn't the sheer scale render it impossible?

Lucio: No—not if I were willing to risk my life. There would still be limitations, however.

Lucio: I proposed this strategy to our master... but he absolutely forbade it.

Lucio: Free will drives mortal evolution. Robbing them of it would be tantamount to opposing the perfection of the world.

Lucio: Therefore, even in the direst of situations, it could not be permitted. Such was our master's view.

Shalem: I couldn't agree more. His judgment was indeed correct—

Shalem: ...!
Wait, don't tell me...

Lucio: As you may have deduced, I carried out the strategy.

Shalem: How could you do something so foolish? Even if it was for the sake of our master...

Lucio: I can offer no excuses.

Shalem: What was the end result?

Lucio: Regrettably, I cannot say. I expended all my power during its execution and subsequently fell into a brief slumber.

Lucio: However, judging by the outcome, my plan did not succeed.

Shalem: I finally understand. You truly know nothing about our master's end.

Shalem: And I see now why you avoided the topic all this time. Because you defied his will.

Shalem: To think that you were right there by his side... If only I had been there...

Shalem: No... I have no right to judge. The root cause lies with me and me alone.

Shalem: Had I kept up with my duty, those Godslayers would not have been left to run rampant.

Shalem: What was I doing at such a critical moment? I simply cannot recall. It's so frustrating...

Shalem: Wait. You said you fell asleep, correct?

Shalem: Does that mean the same fate befell you as me? Did you only awaken recently as well?

Lucio: No, I regained consciousness a mere handful of centuries later. Thus, there wasn't much confusion in terms of my memories.

Lucio: The only confusion I faced stemmed from my own existence. What was my purpose in a Sky Realm devoid of my master?

Lucio: Unable to discern the answer, I resigned myself to play the part of an observer.

Lucio: Be it the sky god or Astral god—whichever should achieve ascendance, once they return to their original form, they remain our master.

Shalem: So that uncertainty is why you've consistently refrained from intervening. But is it truly the sole reason?

Shalem: You bear a sense of remorse. Having defied our master's will, you feel that you have no right to interfere in the world he created.

Shalem: I imagine it's something along those lines.

Lucio: It became apparent to me during the grand finale incident.

Shalem: The one caused by your clone, yes? Though I lack knowledge of the specifics.

Lucio: The success of his plan would have meant the destruction of the skies. It was not a situation I could simply ignore.

Lucio: But there was more to it than that... I couldn't help but form a connection, you see.

Lucio: My clone rebelling against the gods' designs. The ancients waging battle against our master. Both bore striking similarities.

Lucio: I had failed to protect our master once before. Suddenly I had the opportunity to defend this Sky Realm—the world he had wished for.

Lucio: Surely this was a trial for me to overcome. I had been living steeped in guilt, after all.

Lucio: And at last, I was able to atone. Even if the victory was not mine alone.

Shalem: Failure was never an option to begin with. The idea of the world collapsing during my slumber is not a pleasant thought.

Shalem: Your clone's little tantrum proved to be quite troublesome.

Lucio: Don't forget your clone was involved too.

Shalem: Hush, you.

Lucio: Hahaha...

Lucio: O Master. Allow me to pose the same question I once asked of you.

Lucio: The storm of trial is past and your wishes have been carried out. Will you not grace me with your counsel now?

Lucio: ...

Lucio: Still no reply... Not that I was expecting one.

Lucio: Hm? What was that?

As though being led by a shimmering light, Lucio discovers a rugged, sharp spear hidden in a corner of the ruins.

Lucio: What in the skies?

Lucio: ...!

The instant he touches it, countless scenes and voices rush through his mind.

Lucio: Just now...

Shalem: Hey. Are you listening, Sahar?

Lucio: Ah, forgive me. My mind was elsewhere.

Shalem: I could tell from the look on your face. Hence why I called out to you.

Shalem: Your demeanor changed when you touched that stick. Do you recognize it?

Lucio: No, I've never seen it before. Hmm...

Lucio: (This will require further investigation. Something is concealed within...)

Lucio: I believe I'll take this with me. Is that all right?

Shalem: I have no interest in collecting antiques. Do as you wish.

Shalem: Well, now that our business here is done, let's head back. My throat is parched from all that talking.

Shalem: I'd like a glass of juice. Your treat, obviously.

Lucio: Of course—provided it isn't apple juice.

Smiling at Shalem, Lucio casts a meaningful gaze at the mysterious spear now in his hands.

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Origins of God

Lucio ponders the data he obtained, which included a view of the Sky Realm from far above and a voice conveying a fervent attachment to the world. Combining this with the traces of his master that he senses from the spear, Lucio arrives at a hypothesis around the Omnipotent's true identity and appears in (Captain)'s dream in the form of Helel ben Sahar to share it.

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Lucio: ...

Lucio sits alone in his room, immersed in thought.

Before him lies the mysterious spear he retrieved from the Omnipotent's final battleground.

Lucio: (It happened when I touched this artifact. I was enveloped in light, and those images and voices came flowing into me.)

Lucio: Infinite stars... An endless pitch-black void...

Lucio: A cerulean globe... Presumably a comprehensive view of this world...

Lucio: So the perspective was from beyond our realm... My master's perhaps?

Lucio: Then how am I to interpret that voice?

???: Blue skies...
Horizon... beautiful...

???: Someday...
Home... to us...

???: Without fail...
That world...

Lucio: (I only caught snippets, but that definitely wasn't my master speaking.)

Lucio: (Dismissing it as a hallucination would be unwise. I felt a clear intent behind those words.)

Lucio: (An unknown entity... Someone holding powerful feelings for this world.)

Lucio: (One might call it an obsession—a decidedly mortal emotion.)

Lucio: (The aura was quite different from my master's. At least to the extent of my knowledge.)

Lucio: (Should I assume there's no connection, then? No...)

Lucio: (The faint traces I sense from this relic... They undeniably belong to my master.)

Lucio: (Considering where it was found, it can hardly be sheer coincidence.)

Lucio: The true nature of this artifact...

Lucio: ...

Lucio: Could it be? No, perhaps I'm jumping to conclusions.

Lucio: But it does stand to reason. If my assumption is correct, then the entity I know as my master...

Lucio: This conclusion... is far too profound for me to grapple with alone.

One night, (Captain) has a strange dream.

Helel ben Sahar: It has been some time since I last appeared before you in this form.

1. This brings back memories.
2. Who might you be?

Choose: This brings back memories.

Helel ben Sahar: I generally refrain from revealing myself in the presence of mortals. You are a special case.

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Choose: Who might you be?

Helel ben Sahar: Hahaha... That's quite an entertaining act.

Helel ben Sahar: But you're oddly calm for this to be our first encounter. A touch of fluster would make your performance more believable.

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Helel ben Sahar: Let me begin by apologizing for this sudden visit.

Helel ben Sahar: Ah, there's no need to be on the defensive. I know I tested your strength once before, but that was the last time.

Helel ben Sahar: There is something I desperately need to tell you, so I took the liberty of intruding into your dream.

Helel ben Sahar: Ideally, I would have preferred to speak in person without resorting to such measures...

Helel ben Sahar: But what I am about to discuss is something that I hesitate to share with Master Vyrn.

Helel ben Sahar: The Omnipotent... My master...

Helel ben Sahar: Will you lend your ear to my theory regarding his true identity?

Origins of God: Scene 2

Lucio reveals that he himself had wondered why god chose this particular realm for his creation, and that the information from the spear led him to a single conclusion. Proposing that the spear is a memory storage device and possibly a portion of god's shattered core, Lucio prepares to discuss his theory as to the owner of the memories contained within.

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Helel ben Sahar: Was that too sudden? My apologies. Though I may appear calm, deep down I am struggling to retain my composure.

Helel ben Sahar: Before delving into the main topic, we should organize our thoughts—for both our benefits.

Helel ben Sahar: Firstly, what do you know about god aside from the creation myth?

(Captain) sheepishly confesses to knowing very little, but Sahar simply responds with a kind smile.

Helel ben Sahar: Not to worry. For many people, god is nothing more than fantasy. Just believing in his existence is enough.

Helel ben Sahar: God himself is an enigma. Or rather, that is how it should be.

Helel ben Sahar: What I am about to disclose will essentially strip away that mystery. It would be dishonest for me to say I hold no reservations.

Helel ben Sahar: But having come to this conclusion, I implore you to at least hear what I have to say.

1. Why me?

Choose: Why me?

Helel ben Sahar: It relates to that incident.

(Captain): ...

Sandalphon: So this is the Omnipotent.

Lucio: The one and only!

Shalem: This takes me back.

Helel ben Sahar: You harnessed the power of god to fend off the Phoenix. All while unaware of its true nature.

Helel ben Sahar: The power that birthed the Sky Realm, possessing the capacity to slay even the immortal... It truly transcends mortal understanding.

Helel ben Sahar: Should you be so inclined, destroying the world wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility.

Helel ben Sahar: You were able to masterfully wield that power in order to save the world from crisis...

Helel ben Sahar: However, had it spiraled out of control, you yourself could have become a threat to these skies—or even a source of ruin.

Helel ben Sahar: Of course, these are all hypothetical scenarios. But they are not guaranteed to stay that way.

Helel ben Sahar: Therefore, you must be aware of the nature and origin of this divine power.

Helel ben Sahar: To ensure that you do not unwittingly put the world at risk. But above all, for your own sake.

Feeling the weight of Sahar's heartfelt words, (Captain) nods in silence with a serious expression.

Helel ben Sahar: Forgive me for the lengthy preamble.

Helel ben Sahar: Over these many millennia... I have harbored certain doubts.

Helel ben Sahar: This world was once shrouded in death. Its surface had been shattered by an ancient battle, leaving it doomed to ruin.

Helel ben Sahar: Many ages later, my master descended upon this realm and began the task of creation.

Helel ben Sahar: A new world was born, teeming with an abundance of life. Thus was the dawn of the Sky Realm.

Helel ben Sahar: My master's creation was completed—at least in all ordinary respects.

Helel ben Sahar: However, a disturbing factor prevented the world from attaining perfection—one which even my master's power could not completely eliminate.

Helel ben Sahar: Yes—the Crimson Horizon and its Otherworldly inhabitants.

Helel ben Sahar: Their aim is to invade the Sky Realm. Even now, they continue to exist as a threat.

Helel ben Sahar: Then... does that mean the Crimson Horizon and Otherworlders were unexpected byproducts of the world's genesis?

Helel ben Sahar: Otherwise, why did my master create the Sky Realm to include such destabilizing elements?

Helel ben Sahar: Why did he come to this dying world and begin forming it anew?

Helel ben Sahar: Were there no other realms suitable for creation?

Helel ben Sahar: Was there a reason why it had to be this one?

Helel ben Sahar: For so many years, I had been unable to find the answers to these burgeoning questions.

Helel ben Sahar: But just recently, I happened upon a certain artifact in the land where my master made his final stand.

Helel ben Sahar: And I heard an unfamiliar voice... from somewhere beyond this realm.

Helel ben Sahar: These points connected to form a line, leading me to a single deduction.

Helel ben Sahar: There exists an entity who—knowing only the blueness of this world—came to desire and pursue it.

Helel ben Sahar: That artifact is likely a type of memory device. The moment I made contact with it, memories flooded out, sending scenes and voices rushing through my mind.

Helel ben Sahar: So what does its existence imply? What might those stored memories constitute?

Helel ben Sahar: Could that relic not be something akin to a core that forms my master's soul?

Helel ben Sahar: When my master tore himself in twain, his core, too, was left shattered and abandoned.

Helel ben Sahar: As that artifact is but a piece of the core, the memories were fragmented as well.

Helel ben Sahar: Consider it this way, and all the pieces seem to fall into place. Or rather, they already have.

Helel ben Sahar: What is your impression of my explanation thus far?

1. I think you're right.
2. It's hard to say...

Choose: I think you're right.

Helel ben Sahar: Your agreement is reassuring. It feels as though some of the weight has been lifted from my shoulders.

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Choose: It's hard to say...

Helel ben Sahar: A most natural response. I appreciate your willingness in accompanying me on this thought exercise, regardless.

Helel ben Sahar: However, I ask that you continue to bear with me. It won't be much longer.

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Helel ben Sahar: With this, we've concluded the groundwork for our discussion.

Sahar shuts his eyes briefly before opening them once more with a look of determination.

Helel ben Sahar: There is but one final matter to address. Please understand that the conversation from here on will be based entirely on speculation.

Helel ben Sahar: It pertains to the stored memories... and who they might belong to.

Origins of God: Scene 3

Lucio affirms (Captain)'s idea regarding entities with a possible connection to the Omnipotent, and they resolve to remain vigilant against this potential threat in order to protect the Sky Realm. After their conversation, Lucio struggles with his doubts about god, but a few candid words from Sandalphon help to provide some relief.

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Helel ben Sahar: Whoever possessed those memories had the technology to create a device in which to store them.

Helel ben Sahar: That implies they belonged to a highly advanced civilization. One that existed even prior to the time of creation.

Helel ben Sahar: It may seem absurd to say that there was something before the beginning of the world.

Helel ben Sahar: But you ought to have some inkling as to who I am referring to...

1. Skydwellers.
2. Astrals.
3. Moondwellers.

Choose: Skydwellers.

Helel ben Sahar: Skydwellers are descended from the ancients, who were created by my master. I encourage you to think it over again.

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Choose: Astrals.

Helel ben Sahar: Astrals were created by the Astral god, who is one half of my master. I encourage you to think it over again.

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Choose: Moondwellers.

Helel ben Sahar: At last, we have arrived at the answer.

Helel ben Sahar: Their origins trace back 20,000 years. Having faced them directly, I presume you encountered this fact at some point.

Helel ben Sahar: As for the deduction I have drawn... you've already figured it out, have you not?

Helel ben Sahar: The Moondwellers were involved in the inception of the Omnipotent. That is my conclusion.

Helel ben Sahar: As I mentioned previously, this inference is purely speculative.

Helel ben Sahar: Being my master's servant, it is blasphemous for me to even entertain such notions. Were this to reach Shalem's ears, I would be severely reprimanded.

Helel ben Sahar: I could have simply feigned ignorance. Yet, I found myself unable to dismiss these many questions.

For a brief moment, Sahar's serene expression distorts slightly, as though he is chastising himself.

Helel ben Sahar: I have great affection for the current Sky Realm. Do you remember what I once said? That I would use my powers for the good of the skies?

Helel ben Sahar: When the sky and Astral gods unite and my master regains his original form, the world may very well be reconstructed according to the laws of his providence.

Helel ben Sahar: Such an outcome does not align with my current desires. And I can only assume that you skydwellers feel similarly.

Helel ben Sahar: Does that unknown being's will reflect the consensus of all Moondwellers? Has it been conveyed to the current generation? Is evil lurking at the root of those intentions?

Helel ben Sahar: Since we cannot discern their motive at present, we must maintain a watchful eye on the situation going forward.

Helel ben Sahar: Undoubtedly, you share this same desire to protect the skies. I urge you to keep it close to your heart.

1. We'll protect them together.

Choose: We'll protect them together.

Helel ben Sahar: Those are encouraging words. Yes—without fail.

Helel ben Sahar: I'm pleased I was able to ascertain your resolve. This is all I wished to convey. Dawn is fast approaching...

Suddenly, Sahar's smile fades, and he levels a stern gaze at (Captain).

Helel ben Sahar: Ah, allow me to clarify one last thing. I did not wish to deny my master.

Helel ben Sahar: To me, he is an existence like no other. I have every reason to be grateful to him.

Helel ben Sahar: Regardless of any hidden motives, my master created these beautiful skies. That is an unshakeable truth...

Helel ben Sahar: My apologies. That sounded like an excuse. Please disregard it.

Helel ben Sahar: Until next time...

Lucio: ...

After sharing his theory with (Captain), Lucio gazes quietly at the sky.

Sandalphon: Hey, you.

Lucio: My, how unusual for you to initiate a conversation with me, Sandy.

Sandalphon: I only did so because of your sullen look. Don't make such an expression with Lucifer's face.

Lucio: Me? Sullen?

Lucio: ...

Lucio: My entire existence... may be irreverent.

Sandalphon: So you finally realized it.

Lucio: I was not a righteous being in the eyes of my master. Though I have no means of confirming that now.

Sandalphon: What are you blathering about? It's a rare sight to see you genuinely troubled about something.

Lucio: Oh? Are you showing concern for me?

Lucio: Hahaha... Yes, I am certainly troubled! Would you be inclined to lend me an ear?

Sandalphon: Absolutely not.

Lucio: Oh, how cold. But that's just like you.

Lucio: Tell me... If these skies are ever plunged into crisis again, will you lend your assistance?

Sandalphon: Where did that come from? There's no coherence to this conversation.

Sandalphon: I'm not sure what you're alluding to, but I have already committed to protect these skies. I hardly need your convincing.

Lucio: I see. Hahaha...

Sandalphon: Why are you laughing?

Lucio: People laugh when they're happy, you know.

Sandalphon: That doesn't answer my question! Why must you always be this way!

However much Sandalphon presses him, Lucio's smile shows no signs of fading, as though he has broken free of an invisible shackle.

Their lively voices continue to resound across the deck for some time after.

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この輝きで君を導こう…	My light shall guide you...
やれやれ…	Gracious me...
蛇…！あの卑しき者め	You are a snake and a coward...
なぜ人は、彼らの囁きに耳を貸す…？	Why do people listen to their whispered lies?
光ある生のため…私は力を尽くそう	To safeguard life's light...
本来、争いは好まないのですが…	It's not that I enjoy fighting, you see...
私は…間違っているのか…？	Could I... be mistaken?
(主人公)…君は不思議な人間だな	(Captain), you're an uncommon ally.
主よ、なぜ私の声に応えないのです…？	Master! Why won't you answer me?
(主人公)、私と共に戦ってくれるか	Will you fight by my side, (Captain)?