Scenario:A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 5: Something to Strive For - Episode 2
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A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 5: Something to Strive For - Episode 2
Days later, Yuisis learns from Elea that she joined the Eligoth Knights in hopes of gaining the chance to assassinate Arrogante. The crew is relieved to know that Elea never truly meant to kill Yuisis. Though Yuisis is still uncertain what their next move should be.
A few days pass after Yuisis awakens.
The crew has been gathering info on Elsine's movements while keeping a watchful eye over Yuisis's recovery.
Vyrn: You gonna be okay, Crazy Girl?
Yuisis: Still hurts a bit, but I'm a lot better for the most part.
Yuisis: Besides, I'm tired of lyin' in bed all day.
Choose: Just remember to take it easy.
Yuisis: I know.
Yuisis: The last thing I want to do is push myself too hard and cause you all more trouble.
Vyrn: Good to know we're on the same page. But really now, watch yourself.
Vyrn: I mean, I don't call you Crazy Girl for nothin', y'know?
(Captain) nods in agreement.
Yuisis: I'll be careful.
Yuisis: Really, I'll be fine. There's no need to worry.
Yuisis: I'll be sure not to push myself too hard until I've made a full recovery.
Vyrn: Yeah, well, there's a reason I call you Crazy Girl, y'know...
Yuisis: I mean it this time. After all, I wouldn't want to cause you guys more trouble.
Yuisis: That said, I do appreciate the concern.
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Lyria: Yuisis!
Yuisis: Hey, Lyria. What's the rush?
Lyria: Elea just woke up!
Yuisis: ...!
Yuisis: Elea!
Elea: Yuisis... Looks like we both survived.
Yuisis: ...!
Her eyes growing watery, Yuisis flings her arms around Elea.
Elea, in response, gently cradles Yuisis's head.
Elea: I want to thank you for saving me...
Elea bows deeply at the crew.
Elea: (Captain), Yuisis... What are your plans for me?
Yuisis: Tell us the truth already, without deflectin' this time...
Elea: Very well. The plan always was to tell you everything the moment I lost that duel.
Yuisis: I'm listening, Elea.
Yuisis: You can start by explainin' why you joined up with Arrogante in the first place!
Elea: So that I could kill him myself.
Yuisis: Elea, you mean...
Elea: Whatever you're thinking, it's probably right. I enlisted in Arrogante's gang for a chance at assassinating him.
Yuisis: ...!
But why?
But why?
Yuisis: You know full well that the Ditoria Knights forbade assassinations!
Elea: Yes... But it was the only method I could think of for taking him out.
Yuisis: What do you mean? With your skills...
Elea: It was hopeless... I couldn't put a single scratch on him.
Yuisis: ...!
(Captain) and company, knowing just how strong Elea is from having traded blows with her, are flabbergasted at this revelation.
Vyrn: You've gotta be joking...
Elea: It's the truth.
Yuisis: ...
Elea: Ever since that revolt, I swore to myself that I would do whatever it takes to settle things with Arrogante...
Elea: Even if it meant breaking the Ditoria Knights' code of honor.
Elea: I wanted revenge for the boss, for Treia... For your parents.
Elea: It's why I joined the Eligoth Knights and carried out my orders to the letter.
Elea: All to gain Arrogante's trust and a chance to assassinate him.
Yuisis: Why didn't you tell me that the first time we met up! If only I'd known...
Elea: Would telling you have changed anything? Chances are you wouldn't have agreed with my ways anyhow.
Yuisis: That's... Well...
Elea: Besides, this was the path I decided on. Didn't feel right dragging you into it.
Elea: It was far too removed from the path of chivalry that you were aiming for.
Yuisis: ...
Lyria: But why did you target Yuisis if you didn't want her involved?
Elea: I never had any intention of killing Yuisis.
Elea: I believe I made that clear upon our reunion.
Elea: It's why I said Yuisis would be okay as long as she handed over Ditoria...
Vyrn: Still though, it was an order from Yuisis's nemesis...
Elea: True, but it was my wish as well.
Elea: I figured Arrogante would lose interest in Yuisis if I had possession of Ditoria...
Elea: In that sense, I could have prevented her from getting involved.
Elea: Without Ditoria, she'd be able to live a normal life...
Elea: Or so I thought.
Elea: But Yuisis, wanting to pursue the path she'd envisioned, refused.
Elea: She was set on following her parents' footsteps.
Lyria: Then the duel the other day was...
Elea: I went all out but intended to hold back on the finishing blow, of course.
Elea: I thought if I hurt Yuisis bad enough, I could fake her death and send her to safety.
Yuisis: F-fake my death?
Elea: Yes, I never wanted to kill you. Yet I couldn't disobey Arrogante either.
Elea: And so I settled on faking your death.
Elea: I planned on doing the same with (Captain).
Elea: Bringing you both to a critical state was the most I was going to do.
Elea: (Captain)'s an innocent bystander who unfortunately got involved...
Elea: And someone very precious to Yuisis.
Elea: There was no way I was going to let either one of you die.
Elea manages a wry smile.
Vyrn: So we were never actually in danger around you from the get-go.
Elea: Correct... I've always looked at Yuisis as a dear little sister. She will always be family to me.
Elea: What's more, I made a promise to the boss and Treia...
Elea: To protect Yuisis. Even now, I still have every intention of keeping that promise.
Yuisis: Elea!
Tears streaming down her face, Yuisis throws herself into Elea's arms.
Elea lovingly strokes her head.
Elea: Anything else you wanted to ask? If not, I'd like to ask a favor.
She then turns to the crew.
Elea: Can I get an update on the current situation? Particularly on everything that's happened after I was rendered unconscious.
(Captain) briefs her on recent happenings.
Elea: I see... El's taken charge of the Ditoria Knights, huh...
Yuisis: ...
Elea: Well, Yuisis? What are your plans?
Yuisis: Good question...
Yuisis falls silent.
Elea waits for an answer, but there is no response.