Scenario:A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Chapter 5: Sticky Situation - Episode 3

A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Chapter 5: Sticky Situation - Episode 3

Back on the ship, Shinsha expresses to Lyria that, during her confinement, she was able to stay as herself thanks to the presence of her friends. She is thus willing to do anything necessary in order to help them. Meanwhile, (Captain) and company reach the Sky's Sanctum to find Kusuki waiting for them, alongside other experiment subjects and the goblins.

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Shinsha: So that's what happened... The empire kept you in a research facility...

Lyria: Ehehe, that's kind of why I'd like to help you guys out.

Lyria: Just like how Katalina, (Captain), and Vyrn did the same for me. They showed me so much about the world.

Shinsha: Hehe, I guess that would make you my new teacher... Wouldn't it?

Lyria: Your teacher... Of course! You can count on me for anything!

Shinsha: All right! Then what should we do first?

Lyria: Umm, how about...

Lyria: I was thinking of doing the dishes. Would you mind drying them for me, Shinsha?

Shinsha: Not at all! I don't have much trouble with stationary objects, so just lay them down where I can reach.

Lyria: Being able to use mana to sense your surroundings is really amazing!

Shinsha: The credit should go to Nectar. He's the one who taught me how to use my mana in different ways.

Shinsha: Without him, I wouldn't be here...

Not only because he taught me about magic and aided my body.

His presence alone saved me.

Being alone... truly terrifies me.

If I'd been alone this whole time, I don't think I would've survived.

Some point along the way, I gave up dreaming about the valley. I contented myself with having friends.

That's why I'm frightened now for Kusuki, all alone in the cold harsh world.

And I'm unable to do anything for him...

Kusuki, Kushina, Ugusu, and Nectar always said they'd stay by my side.

That promise itself, even if it can't be kept, is enough to keep me going.

I truly wish for everyone to make it through this.

And I'm willing to do anything to make sure it happens.

Lyria: I'm planning on making hot soup for everyone to enjoy when they come back. It'll be a simple one, but...

Lyria: Can you separate the leaves on the cabbage for me?

Shinsha: I sure can! Leave it to me!

There isn't much I can do. As frustrating as it is, that's reality.

But my friends still brought me with them into the outside world. That's why...

Ugusu: I see it! That's the sanctum there!

Vyrn: Huh? You talkin' about that rock face there?

Nectar: The surrounding area must have thawed as a consequence of the goblins burning up the facility.

Lucius: Then the cold immediately froze everything into ice.

Lucius: I'm impressed that it all blends in so well. Is it because it's been here for a while?

Nectar: The original Jorha members designed the structure to blend in with the snow, as they intended to hide themselves from persecution.

Vyrn: Not sure we woulda ever found the place without you to guide us...

Lucius: Need to check if the fiends are still waiting inside.

Vyrn: Right! We should hide first and look for a good place to—

???: Awooo!

Kushina: ...!

Nectar: ...!

Ugusu: Ah! Kusuki!

Vyrn: Whoa, chill out, will ya? Aren't you guys supposed to be friends?

Kusuki: No... wrong...

Kushina: ...?

Kusuki: For... my master... I will...

Lucius: Tch! You're going to blow our cover!

Goblin Soldier: Intruder alert! Intruder alert!

Goblin Soldiers: Kill! Kill!

Monster: Groaaar...

Vyrn: Wh-what's goin' on? I'm seein' more than goblins here...

Ugusu: Experiments! Like us! From the Sky's Sanctum!

Vyrn: Say what? Shouldn't they be your pals too then?

Nectar: No!

Nectar: They're our enemies if they side with the goblins!

Nectar: (Captain). Lucius. Don't bother saving them. Slay every single one!

Lucius: Fine by me... The fiends are mine.