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Official Profile

Age	Unknown
Height	176 cm
Race	Primal Beast
Hobbies	Band activities
Likes	Pleasant resonance
Dislikes	Unpleasant dissonance
Character Release まずご紹介するのはこちら、元素の共鳴を聴き取り、それを辿る力を持つ星晶獣バアル！ 土属性のSSレアキャラクターとして、先日開催されたイベント「星の獣のレゾナンス」で主人公達と共闘した時からアビリティや奥義効果を一新しての登場になります！ 同じ星晶獣であるメドゥーサ、サテュロス、ナタクたち「星トモ」の中では、意外にも一番人間の生活に溶け込んでいるというバアル。 実は彼は、空の世界の音楽シーンにおいて凄腕のサポートギタリストとして名を知られる存在でした。 ある日、理想の音楽を求め各地のライブを巡っていたバアルの耳に、とあるミュージシャンの名前が飛び込んできます。 熱いパトスを迸らせる彼とバアルが出会った時、世界は一体どうなってしまうのか……！？ “ハコ”を揺らし、全空を”ヘイヴン”させるフェイトエピソードにご期待下さい！

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	不明
Height	176cm
Race	星晶獣
Hobbies	バンド活動
Likes	心地よい共鳴
Dislikes	不快な不協和音
Character Release まずご紹介するのはこちら、元素の共鳴を聴き取り、それを辿る力を持つ星晶獣バアル！ 土属性のSSレアキャラクターとして、先日開催されたイベント「星の獣のレゾナンス」で主人公達と共闘した時からアビリティや奥義効果を一新しての登場になります！ 同じ星晶獣であるメドゥーサ、サテュロス、ナタクたち「星トモ」の中では、意外にも一番人間の生活に溶け込んでいるというバアル。 実は彼は、空の世界の音楽シーンにおいて凄腕のサポートギタリストとして名を知られる存在でした。 ある日、理想の音楽を求め各地のライブを巡っていたバアルの耳に、とあるミュージシャンの名前が飛び込んできます。 熱いパトスを迸らせる彼とバアルが出会った時、世界は一体どうなってしまうのか……！？ “ハコ”を揺らし、全空を”ヘイヴン”させるフェイトエピソードにご期待下さい！

Source

Events

• Primal Resonance
• The Doss! End of the Line Farewell Tour

Trivia

Etymology

• In ancient Northwest Semitic languages, "Baal" (also written as Baʽal) is a word that generally refers to gods, but came to be closely associated with the Canaanite god Hadad (also spelled Adad), the god of weather and storms.
  • In the Baal Cycle, his sister (and wife) is Anat. This connection has not yet been confirmed in the Granblue Fantasy universe.
  • While Baal and Medusa have no mythological relation, legends of Baal depict him with a special enmity toward snakes.

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	So I heard today's your birthday. It's causing a bigger commotion than I thought it would. What a crew of party animals... Heh... It's not so bad though, is it? I'm feeling especially warm and tingly just being on the ship today. I don't even need to amplify their feelings. They're all on the same wavelength... It's not something you see often. And you're at the center of it all. Congrats, (Captain).
2	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). The whole ship's in an uproar again this year. Someone once said this crew was like family. Can't say I understand that sentiment. A family's made up of people who are related, who share a connection. Turning it into some metaphor doesn't change that. ... But what you guys have isn't so bad. Even though you oughta be all out of sync, your resonance is somehow... pleasant. You guys are seriously a mystery to me.
3	✔	(Captain). So it's your birthday today? The others in the crew are being unusually noisy. It was easy to figure out. I don't really understand how it feels to decide on a day of birth and celebrate it every year... But if you like that, why not. If we primal beasts had birthdays too, the the usual gang would have to get together four times a year to celebrate. And I can only imagine how much noisier that would be compared to this. I'm not the kind of person who enjoys lively spaces. But you, on the other hand, fit right in. And that's part of your individuality. You should treasure that.
4	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). How many times has it been now? Speaking of birthdays, there's a song you mortals sing, isn't there? Happy birthday to... or something like that. No, I won't sing it. Apparently it's a song known to all skydwellers, you and old. I'd like to compose a song like that someday. You understand what I'm trying to say, right? I'll let you hear it once I'm done with it—think of it as my present to you.
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). Another year has gone by so quickly. Do you remember what I said last year? About wanting to compose a song that becomes known to all in the skies? I have a basic idea for the song in mind, but it's far from completion. It'll be quite a while yet before I can play it for you. Apologies for the wait if you were looking forward to it. Making a song is a lot harder than it sounds. Though I do have something else for you instead. A ticket to an upcoming show of mine. Not too shabby, eh? I promise you won't regret showing up, (Captain). Hope to see you there.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Any plans to celebrate the new year, (Captain)? Me? Yeah, I heard from those guys. They want to get together to usher in the New Year. I bet Satyr came up with the idea. Actually, it might've been Nezha. He's always reading books and picking up useless knowledge. I guess I might as well go, even if it's just going to be another noisy gathering... You guys in the crew are probably going to do the same here anyhow. Heh... Well, I hope you party until the Grandcypher falls out of the sky.
2	✔	Oh, (Captain). Glad I ran into you. I wanted to give you this ticket. Aoidos asked me to play a New Year's gig with him. And I think he'd be happy if you came. Uh, well... I don't know if happy's the right word. I never really understand what he's feeling... But anyways, you being there should get him pretty hyped.
3	✔	A kadomatsu... Hmm, somehow they look alike. It reminds me of an instrument I stumbled across once when I happened to visit an island in the far east, long ago. It was called a "shu"... or was it "sho"? Something like that. The chords were very peculiar. There's something stimulating about hearing the sound of an instrument for the first time. I guess I could say the same about meeting you too, (Captain). Never mind, I said that without thinking. Forget it.
4	✔	Do you consider yourself skilled at New Year's games, (Captain)? Satyr plans on inviting the usual gang to join her for games and festivities on New Year's Day—I'm sure of it. The thing is, I don't have much experience with such games, and so I was hoping to practice with someone. They may just be games at the end of the day, but I have no intention of losing. Especially against Medusa—she'll find each opportunity she can to poke fun at me. I can already see it happening. My fate is on the line here, (Captain). I need you.
5	✔	Allow me to say thanks, (Captain). For showing me the ABCs of New Year's games last year. I finally came out on top over Medusa. Though she refused to admit defeat, and we had to go through who-knows-how-many rematches. Anyhoo, I managed to keep my dignity, making the new year that much easier to welcome in. Huh? You wanted to join us? Haven't had your fill of fun and games, I see. I wouldn't mind taking you on. Though you were the one that taught me, I have no intention of losing. Don't hold back, (Captain).

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	(Captain), what is it? Me? Yeah, I'm free right now. Hm, chocolates for me? Why me? ... Kidding, kidding, only kidding. I know all about Valentine's. Like I've said before, I've spent a lot of time dwelling among mortals. I'm familiar with the practice of chocolate-giving. Not to mention Medusa did comment on your fondness of such traditions. Heh... Sorry for teasing you. And thanks for the chocolates.
2	✔	(Captain)? That smell... It's chocolate, isn't it? I know. It's for Valentine's, right? I'll take them. Who, me? Yeah, to tell the truth, I'm not feeling too good. I got this giant hunk of chocolate from Medusa, Satyr, and—I don't know how they roped him into it, but Nezha's name was on the card too. You'd laugh if you saw it. The thing's about as big as you are. Of course I couldn't finish it. Just the smell was enough to make me sick... You don't know how thankful I am that your chocolate's a reasonable size. And please... Don't go getting any ideas. Especially not from them...
3	✔	Chocolate? For me? Ah, that's right—it's Valentine's Day today. I appreciate the gift, but why are you giving me two? One's for Hannibal? I told you, Hannibal and I are one. So you're basically giving the same person two gifts... but I guess that wouldn't bother you. All right, I'll take them. After all, who wouldn't?
4	✔	Valentine's Day chocolate, huh? You haven't missed a year, (Captain). Thank you. Now look at that. Guitar-shaped... and so elaborately done, too. Even down to the strings and tuning pegs. I almost feel like I could play it if it were life-sized. Wait, don't take what I said seriously! I'm still traumatized from the massive chocolate Satyr and the others gave me a few years ago—don't even think about it!
5	✔	(Captain). Is that the usual Valentine's gift? Thanks. I used to wonder why you gave me chocolate for no reason, but now I get it. Just as an impassioned melody rouses the heart, a cozy chord calms the soul. Our exchange at the moment is becoming significant enough to stir my emotions. Heh... The past me would be mocking myself if he heard me right now.

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Hey, (Captain). Good timing. This is for you. Since today's White Day... What's that? I'm not being romantic enough? What is it you expect from me? How would you like it if I began singing out of the blue like a certain crazy guitarist out there? Just kidding. Here, take it already. Unless you don't want it.
2	✔	(Captain), this is for you. It's your White Day's present. You're sharp. Yeah, the place I got it from is pretty famous. I never asked her to, but Satyr sent me a list of these well-known stores. She's been weirdly into mortal trends lately... Wonder if it's because of Nezha. Oh, don't worry. I know Nezha has some interesting taste, but I think you'll like what Satyr picked out. What? Of course I went out and bought it myself. Yeah, there was a line, but the wait wasn't too bad. It was way better than having to bake with Medusa, that's for sure.
3	✔	(Captain). Here's a gift in return for Valentine's. I've prepared two. I'd feel bad if you gave me two and I didn't give you the same amount back. Why do they have different packaging? Because I bought them at different places. I mean, I could have bought both of them at the same place, but I didn't want to be told that I wasn't being thoughtful enough. I did my best here, so no complaining, you hear?
4	✔	Today's White Day, isn't it? Here, (Captain), these are for you. They're sweets in the shape of musical notes, chosen in accordance with your tastes. I'd started to wonder, however, if you'd actually be pleased with store-bought treats. Your chocolates were quite good. I'm sorry that it took me so long to thank you. Well, it seems you're pleased with these. What a relief—I suppose it was worth visiting all twenty of those shops to find them.
5	✔	Here you go, (Captain). It's thanks for Valentine's Day. Don't mind the shoddy wrapping. Just like the treats inside, everything's handmade. I figured you'd be more than happy with the usual store-bought treats, but I really wanted to show my appreciation. I can't guarantee you'll like them, but I can at least say they're not awful. This might be the first and last time I make you handmade treats, so you'll want to savor them.
Gift		Tasty Macaroons 4th year: Colorful Hard Candies 5th year: Colorful Hard Candies

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Halloween... Sorry, but I'm not really interested. Don't expect me to dress up just because you're pouting. Hey, I said I'm not gonna do it! If you wanna goof around that badly, find someone else to do it with you! Candy? All I need is candy? Fine, I'll go grab some. Wait for me. And no! Don't follow me!
2	✔	Hey, (Captain)... What do you mean "trick or treat"? You already played a trick, didn't you? I know for a fact you tried to put a funny hat on Hannibal. So fess up. Didn't I tell you? He and I are one and the same. Meaning I know everything. Heh. But be that as it may... I'll pretend I didn't hear what you muttered to him when you thought nobody was listening.
3	✔	Sigh. Geez... Ah, (Captain). What, all these treats I'm carrying? No way. You think I'd actually walk around handing treats out? Some people happened to walked by and thought Hannibal was cute, so they gave me these. Now I look like some weirdo who's incredibly excited about Halloween. That part isn't too bad. But the most annoying thing is that Medusa saw me carrying all of these and started laughing! Today's a day on which you're allowed to pull pranks, right? Then I'll take advantage of that and enjoy the festival in my own way. Follow me, (Captain). Let's find Medusa and pull the biggest prank we can on her.
4	✔	Hey. Baal lets out a sigh and turns to face (Captain). You were planning to play a trick, weren't you? And here you thought I wouldn't notice. There was a disturbance in the rhythm of your heart. You lack conviction. I'm being serious, you know. Anyway, I thought you'd appreciate it— Aaand you're already planning your next trick, aren't you? And this time it's already written all over your face.
5	✔	Here to play another trick on me? Do you have some kind of grudge against me? Meh... Whatever. Let me tell you why I get out of the way of your tricks. No matter what sorta prank you have in mind, I doubt I can exhibit the sort of reaction you're expecting. Getting a cold reaction after the hard work of coming up with a good trick would suck for you. There, I've said my piece. If you're still intent on playing your trick on me though, that's cool too.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Snow, huh... The element of water overflows on days like this. As such it's only natural that the sound of the resonance would change. To be precise, however, no identical sound ever plays on the same day—or even moment for that matter. That's what keeps things interesting. Tonight is a very special holy night. Treasure it and make it a night to remember, (Captain).
2	✔	(Captain). Need something? You want me to accompany you into town? Maybe some other time. Right now, I'm not in the mood for— Hey! Stop pulling! I don't care what day it is! Why does it have to be me in the first place! All right, fine! I'm coming, I'm coming! So let go! Sigh... Why does everyone I know only dance to their own tune? It's sheer cacophony...
3	✔	... Oh, it's you. Nothing—I was just taking in the melody of the carols. I can't bring myself to appreciate all the noise people make on the holy night, but this melodic sound isn't bad at all. It's no use, you know. I've already decided I'm staying here all night. You don't have to ask—I can tell by the look on your face that you wanted to take me around again. You sure are a strange one. I don't see what's so fun about hanging around me... Hey, stop looking at me with those sad eyes. Now I can't concentrate on the music. Ugh, fine! You win! Take me wherever you want to go! Geez... Why does it always end up like this...
4	✔	You're saying you've still got more in store for us today? Sorry, (Captain), but I've actually got other plans. I've been asked to play at a secret show later today, you see. Of course, you're welcome to come listen as a spectator. I'll play a melody that'll warm you right up. Huh? After the concert? Well, I didn't have anything planned, but... Say no more, (Captain). Take me wherever you please.
5	✔	Thought you'd show up. Where are you bringing me this year, (Captain)? I've figured out that at the end of the day, you end up having things your way anyhow. So I won't even bother resisting this time. Bothered? Me? No, rather, I'd say I'm impressed. Because of my interactions with you, what I once took to be background noise stands out as a lot more distinctive now. You're a strange one, (Captain)... Or maybe I've just been infected with the holiday spirit.

Fate Episodes

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A Resonant Crowd

Baal runs into the crew and comments on Lyria's ability to resonate with primals. Particularly interested in the resonance that (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn share, Baal expresses his wish to see them again soon before walking off.

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Lyria: Phew... It sure is packed.

Vyrn: Careful, Lyria. Wouldn't want us to get lost in this crowd.

(Captain) and company walk along a busy street in a large town.

???: Hey, (Captain).

Vyrn: Hm?

Lyria: That voice...

Baal: ...

Lyria: Baal!

Baal: It's been a while.

Lyria: Wow, what a coincidence! Sure had me startled!

Baal is an old primal acquaintance of Medusa.

The crew ran into him when searching for Medusa's older sisters.

Vyrn: Sure wasn't expecting to see you here. Color me surprised.

Baal: What do you mean?

Lyria: Haha, I think I understand.

Lyria: Considering where we first met you, it does feel a bit strange to bump into you in the middle of a bustling town.

Baal: Well, it's never been my intention to live the life of a hermit wandering the wilderness.

Baal: Actually, between me and the other three primals, I'd say I'm the one most accustomed to the lifestyle of mortals.

Vyrn: Whoa, you? Color me even more surprised!

Baal: Would you stop being taken aback by everything I say... What do you take me for?

Lyria: Um... I thought you liked it nice and quiet...

Vyrn: Same here. I got the impression you couldn't stand noisy racket.

Baal: I'm not sure what sort of situation you're imagining when you say that...

Baal: But I'm not exactly against noisy places.

Vyrn: Oh yeah?

Baal: Even a disorderly cacophony may contain fresh new chords if you're willing to perk up your ears and listen to the melody...

Baal: It's something I rather enjoy doing.

Vyrn: Chords?

Baal: I suppose it's beyond you two.

Lyria: I think I get it...

Lyria closes her eyes and covers her ears.

Lyria: I hear multiple running footsteps... Children... and their parents...

Lyria: A shopkeep is drawing in customers by shouting "Bargain sale!"...
There's the sound of carriage wheels...

Lyria: And the sound of a frying pan... I think those are... pancakes!

Lyria: Mm, they smell so good! Coming from the other side is the smell of grilled meat... Skewers maybe?

Vyrn: Whoa... How did we go from sounds of stuff to the scents of foods?

Lyria: Ah, good point! Ehehe...

Baal: It's not all that strange really.

Baal: The hustle and bustle we have here resonates to create a melody.

Baal shifts his gaze to Lyria once again.

Baal: Lyria, you were able to feel the resonance of the elements on that island as well.

Baal: ...

Lyria: Is that...

Lyria: A primal beast? No... This is a strange feeling.

Satyr: Lyria, you can sense it too?

Medusa: She sure can! Useful, isn't she?

Satyr: Wow! That's great!

Lyria: But this time is different...

Lyria: This feels... weaker? Maybe wider? Like a wave, rippling out to shore...

Medusa: Not half bad!

Medusa: What you're feeling is an amplified elemental resonance reaction.

Lyria: Elemental resonance?

Nezha: Baal, Medusa, Medusa's sisters—they're all primal beasts of earth. And that prime earth crystal shares their nature.

Nezha: The very essence of earth that resides inside all of them begins to react when they draw close to one another.

Nezha: Well, that's in layman's terms of course.

Nezha: I understand the concept, but I can't quite reproduce the effect in the same fashion as Baal.

Baal: You obviously have sharp senses.

Baal looks intently at Lyria, a smile spreading across his face.

Lyria: Huh... You really think so?

1. Lyria's the best.
2. That's close enough, Baal.

Choose: Lyria's the best.

Lyria: Ehehe... I wouldn't go that far, but thanks.

Baal: I wasn't too sure about you guys when I heard you were friendly with that loudmouth, Medusa.

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Choose: That's close enough, Baal.

(Captain) gently tugs on Lyria's arm, getting in between her and Baal.

Vyrn: Ooh. Feeling jealous, (Captain)?

Baal: Anyway...

Baal: I wasn't too sure about you guys when I heard you were friendly with that loudmouth, Medusa.

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Baal: But at the very least, I think I can get along better with you than her.

Vyrn: Going back to what I said earlier, Baal... You don't mind noisy racket, right?

Baal: Mm-hm... What of it?

Vyrn: Yet you call Snake Girl a loudmouth. What is it that you've got against her?

Baal: ...

Baal: Let's just say she and I have bad chemistry.

Lyria: Oh really?

Baal: That chatterbox has always dragged everyone and everything around her on her selfish whims.

Baal: Every time I gave her the time of day with an impromptu session, I only ended up getting tired out.

Lyria: Session?

Vyrn: So you say you two have bad chemistry, but you still bother having that session thing with Snake Girl...

Baal: What are you trying to say?

Vyrn: You two are one-and-the-same. Especially in how you express your feelings.

Baal: What!

Baal: How uncouth. Don't lump me in with her.

Vyrn: See, you just proved my point.

Baal: ...

Baal turns on his heels without even trying to mask his chagrin.

Baal: See you around.

Lyria: Huh? You're going already?

Baal: Humph.

After a few more steps, Baal turns back to gaze at the crew.

Baal: (They're sure to encounter many more primal beasts on their journey ahead.)

Baal: (Then perhaps my purpose should be...)

Lyria: Baal? Is everything okay?

Baal: I'm fine...

Baal: (The strange girl and dragon... and that capable skyfarer...)

Baal: (What connects the three of them...)

Baal: Is a cruel yet beautiful resonance.

Lyria: Hm?

Baal: We'll meet again.

His lips curved upward, Baal continues sauntering off.

The crew, in turn, waves goodbye as the primal disappears into the crowd.

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New Musical Horizons

Although Baal has helped out various bands as a support member, he's never settled down in one band for the long term. However, Baal entertains the idea when he hears that an exceptionally unique musician named Aoidos has recently formed a band.

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An outdoor music festival comes to an end.

Baal: Calling!

Baal stands on the stage.

Bassist: Whew, you really carried us through that gig!

Having retired to a greenroom, Baal receives high praise from his bandmates.

Drummer: Nice work, Baally! Sure saved us back there!

Baal: The thanks is mine. I had a good time.

Bassist: Our guitarist suddenly quit... Who knows what would've happened if you weren't around.

Drummer: You're seriously the best support a band could ever ask for.

Baal: You guys aren't half bad yourselves.

Bassist: Coming from you, that means a lot!

Baal: (For mortals, that is...)

Bassist: Anyhoo, we were wondering...

Bassist: We've got another gig coming up soon. Any chance you can join us again?

Drummer: That'd be awesome—I'm totally for it! Actually you might as well become a regular member.

Baal: I appreciate the offer, but I'll pass.

Baal: I don't plan on settling down in any one place.

Bassist: Yeah, figures... Just had to ask though.

Drummer: Aw shucks. Guess the rumors about you being solely band support were true after all.

Baal: Rumors? People are talking about me?

Drummer: Sure are. You're known as the super-talented support guitarist who keeps to himself.

Drummer: "The number of invites Baally has turned down is untold... Will there ever be a band that catches his attention?" they say.

Baal: I see...

Baal: (I've hid my nature as a primal beast in my dealings with mortals these past five years...)

Baal: (There's always a group to kill time with, but I've yet to find a bunch I want to play music with for the long-term...)

Baal: (That's all it was really. Who would've guessed these rumors about me were brewing about...)

Bassist: There's been a lot more active bands in the scene lately.

Bassist: Even though you came on as just support, it was way cool to go up onstage with you.

Baal: You two make a mean ensemble.

Baal: I hope you'll find yourselves a decent guitarist.

Bassist: Thanks, man!

Drummer: Ah, that reminds me. I don't know if you guys have heard, but...

Bassist: What's up?

Drummer: The name Aoidos ring a bell?

Bassist: Oh, him? Word is he's formed a band.

Baal: Aoidos? Who's that?

Bassist: You never heard of the guy?

Baal: No... I take it he's a musician?

Drummer: Yep. He's a guitarist and singer with crazy charisma and skills. He's performed solo for the longest time.

Drummer: Was only recently that he formed a band.

Baal: Heh... So he's got what it takes, you say...

Drummer: I've been to one of his solo performances. He's the real deal.

Bassist: Sure does feel weird to know that he's actually in a band now.

Baal: Well, you two did mention that there are more bands around nowadays.

Baal: I wouldn't be too surprised if that affected Aoidos's judgement on the matter.

Bassist: I suppose you could say that...

Bassist: Then again, I'm not sure there are many folks out there who can keep up with him onstage.

Drummer: Good point. His style's really one of a kind, and the songs he writes are not easy to play.

Drummer: You've really gotta be up to snuff to team up with him.

Baal: Heh... Now I'm interested.

Bassist: You know, I think you'd be perfect for his band.

Drummer: Heck yeah! What I'd give to see you two performing live together!

Baal: He's a guitarist too?

Drummer: Ah, that's right...

Baal: The musical performances that are all the rage these days are put on by a guitarist, bassist, and drummer.

Baal: Only when this trio comes together can they be considered a band. At least that's what mortals have decided.

Drummer: Mortals? That's a strange way of putting it...

Bassist: You're right though. It's a real shame.

Baal: Either way, I'd still like to give his music a listen.

Drummer: Good call! Word is Aoidos's band is gonna be performing at some concert venue soon.

New Musical Horizons: Scene 2

On his way to see Aoidos's concert, Baal bumps into (Captain) and company. They take him to see Aoidos privately after the concert, and the two musicians enjoy an impromptu jam session. Aoidos is so impressed that he asks Baal to come on stage with him for his next gig.

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Days later, Baal visits a certain town.

Baal: Now, where's that venue...

Baal—who's come to find the concert venue where Aoidos's band is scheduled to perform—stops in his tracks, his eyes fixated on the crowd ahead.

Baal: Isn't that...

Baal: Hey, you guys...

Vyrn: Hm?

Lyria: Ah, it's Baal!

Baal: So we meet again.

Lyria: Mm-hm! What a coincidence that you're in this town too.

Vyrn: That's not your usual look... What's with the new getup?

Baal: I'm here today in the guise of a mortal. I wouldn't want any fellow primals to recognize me.

Lyria: Do you have some business here?

Baal: You could say that... Any chance you can tell me where the town's concert venue is?

Lyria: Ah! The concert venue?

Baal: You look awfully surprised...

Vyrn: Why would you be looking for that place anyway?

Baal: There's this guy called Aoidos who's going to be performing there.

Vyrn: Heh...

Baal: Hm? What's with the smirk?

Lyria: Well, you see...

Vyrn: Me and Rackam are actually in his band.

Baal: Wha?

Aoidos: Be in my band, Vermillios.

Rackam: Huh? Why would I do that? And who the hell is Vermillios?

Aoidos: Hey, what was that?

Vyrn: Huh? I just used my tail. Why?

Aoidos: How could I have overlooked this? A drum part no person can handle? Ha! Piece of cake for you!

Aoidos: Heh-heh! Our band is back in business!

Vyrn: I wasn't exactly in on it at first, but Aoidos isn't the type to listen.

Lyria: Ahaha... Before we knew it, Vyrn got dragged into today's performance.

Baal: So that's how it happened, huh... Looking forward to seeing you up there, Vyrn.

Vyrn: Eh...

Baal arrives at the concert venue with (Captain) and Lyria.

Aoidos: The faint echo still ringing in my ears resembles the gentle winds of that day...

Aoidos: I stood on the deck of an airship and watched the boundless sky.

Aoidos: It failed to cover the gaping hole in my heart, but it accepted me for who I am.

Aoidos: Left behind in the passage of time... It was Vermillios's drowsy voice that pulled me back into this cruel reality.

Aoidos: "Whatcha doing in the middle of the night?" he whispered...

Aoidos: ...

Baal: I have no idea what he just said.

Lyria: Ahahaha...

Aoidos: You ready to rock, Vermillios?

Rackam: You bet.

Aoidos: Dandelios!

Vyrn: Let's do this!

Aoidos: Okay! This'll be the night we seize our lost dreams...

Baal: ...

Baal: This music...

Baal: (It seems complete, but that couldn't be farther from the truth...)

Baal: (The absence of a whole leads to hunger... And that's where he finds power.)

Baal: I guess those rumors about him were on the mark.

Baal: (Ever since I've begun mingling with mortals in the world of music...)

Baal: (This is the first time I've ever felt such intense passion well up inside me.)

Aoidos: Thank you! Till we meet again... I press my lips to the end of the world.

Spectator 1: Whooo!

Spectator 2: Heaven! Heaven!

Baal: (Nothing he says makes any sense though...)

After the performance, (Captain) and Lyria take Baal to see Aoidos.

Aoidos: Heya, (Captain), how'd you like the gig?

Baal: ...

The two lock eyes.

Aoidos: ...

Baal: ...

Rackam: Huh?

Vyrn: What's with the sudden guitar plucking?

As if competing, or rather communicating with each other as fellow rock stars, they proceed to shred away on their guitars.

Aoidos: Phew...

Baal: Whew...

Their performances over, the two don't utter a word, but satisfaction is evident in their eyes.

Baal & Aoidos: Heh...

Lyria: Wow... That was amazing! Amazing and heavenly!

Aoidos: Superb... Absolutely superb!

Aoidos: Our session together heightened my pathos to new levels!

Baal: I wouldn't call the resonance between us pretty, but I definitely felt something light up within me.

Aoidos: Our colliding pathos will pave the way to new horizons and bring heaven upon this world!

Baal: Heaven? I've been wondering this whole time, but what exactly do you mean when—

Aoidos: Oh, don't be bashful! This wonderful encounter between the two of us was fate! A revelation of how cruel the world can be...

Baal: Huh?

Aoidos: Hehe... Wouldn't you say so, little kitty?

Aoidos winks at the cat perched on Baal's shoulder.

Baal: His name's Hannibal. And he's no kitty.

Aoidos: Hahaha! He's a fashionable little kitty cat, just like you.

Baal: ...
Did you hear a thing I just said?

Baal: (However, the concert and the impromptu session just now were extraordinary...)

Aoidos: Ah, yes! I'll need you to come onstage with us for tomorrow's gig!

Baal: Tomorrow?

Rackam: We've been called to perform at another venue in a nearby town tomorrow. They've got a few other bands lined up too.

Aoidos: Hahaha. Between the four of us, the world's gonna turn upside down and inside out...

Baal: I won't be going onstage.

Aoidos: What!

Vyrn: Come to think of it... We don't really need two guitarists up there, do we?

Baal: What he said.

Aoidos: Hm? Whoever made a rule about restricting the number of guitars onstage?

Baal: You mortals did.

Aoidos: Well, one guitar is definitely the norm... Which means we'll just have to tear away at everyone's expectations!

Baal: Hrm...

Baal breathes a flustered sigh before shaking his head.

Baal: I'll find you later if I feel like it.

New Musical Horizons: Scene 3

The next day, when Baal drops by the concert venue and learns that there was a quarrel over the primal's possible participation, he decides to call it quits. The concert starts fine without him, but halfway through, one of Aoidos's guitar strings snaps off. Baal lends a helping hand by fixing the string and joining Aoidos on stage.

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On the next day, an unsure Baal shows up in the town where the aforementioned gig is set to take place.

Baal: Sigh...

Baal: Letting him get into my head is the last thing I want, but...

Baal: (I try to respect the norms that mortals have in place. But a mortal like him doesn't give a second thought to breaking such norms...)

Baal: (Simply ignoring everything he said doesn't sit right with me either.)

By the time Baal arrives, a large crowd has already gathered in front of the venue.

Spectator 1: It's pretty rare for him to attend a battle of the bands.

Spectator 2: You talkin' about Aoidos? Man, I can't wait!

Baal: (Well, he's definitely a popular one.)

Baal: Hm?

Sensing the people he seeks, Baal makes for the venue's back alley.

Aoidos: I don't get it... Tell me what's wrong with what I'm trying to do!

Host: You see, it's just—

Aoidos is in mid-altercation with someone who appears to be the host of the event.

Aoidos: All I want is another guitarist up there with me!

Host: Yeah, I don't know about that... It's never been done before, and it'd set a bad example for the other bands. Besides, we lack the equipment for—

Aoidos: Ahh, what a difficult and constricting world we live in!

Host: There's some leeway with your one-man shows, but for an event like this... Don't you think you're asking a bit much?

Host: Besides, where's your other guitarist anyway?

Aoidos: He's not here yet.

Host: At the very least, he needs to be on time for rehearsal, or you can just forget about it.

Host: If you keep fighting me on this, I might have to cancel your performance altogether.

Baal: ...

Baal remains in the shadows and takes his leave.

Aoidos: And that's when I said...

Aoidos is onstage stirring up the crowd in his usual manner.

Vyrn: Hey, Rackam. We're real lucky that Aoidos has got it together.

Rackam: He might be keeping his cool right now, but he definitely wasn't okay...

Rackam: Yet he here he is nailing his job as MC... The mark of a real pro, I tell ya...

Aoidos: Let's go see it together—the end of a world colored by goodbyes!

Hannibal: ...

Hannibal crawls in from a hole in the wall and watches the proceedings intently.

Aoidos: The merciless wail of time approaches its end... Alla breve!

Shortly before the performance comes to a proper close, a sharp snapping sound startles Aoidos.

Aoidos: !

His guitar string has snapped. Yet he does not let it deter him, and continues on with the show.

Aoidos: Aahhh!

Spectator 1: Heaven!

Spectator 2: Eep! Aoidos, you're the greatest!

Hannibal: ...

Aoidos: Sigh... What a cruel world. The jealousy of the gods rains down upon me...

Aoidos: But if you'll bear with me until the very end—

Hannibal: ...

Hannibal drops down to the stage and approaches Aoidos.

Spectator 2: Hm? What's with the cat?

Vyrn: Isn't that Baal's kitty?

Aoidos: Huh?

Hannibal: ...

Hannibal reaches up and touches Aoidos's guitar.

A moment later, the broken string is back in its original working shape.

Aoidos: Heh... You rock, kitty cat.

Hannibal: ...

Aoidos: Well then...

Aoidos: You ready to destroy the world with me?

Baal: I've no intention of destroying the world.

Baal: Heh...

Spectator 1: What the!

Spectator 2: Who's that?

Rackam: So you decided to join us after all, eh?

Vyrn: Hahah! Just couldn't help yourself, huh?

Aoidos: Okay! A one, and a two...

Baal: Come on!

On this day, a new legend that will go on to shake the very foundations of the music world is born in the concert venue of this small town.

A new type of band that utilizes twin guitars is given life.

In time this innovation will surely send shockwaves across the skies and leave a significant mark on the history of music.

New Musical Horizons: Scene 4

After the concert, Aoidos asks Baal to join his band officially. Baal turns down the offer because of his nature as a primal beast. However, he would gladly consider joining the fiery musician onstage again someday.

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With the performance over, (Captain) and company are now behind the concert venue.

Aoidos: That might've been my best gig ever! No, "best" is too cheap of a word for what that was!

Aoidos: What would it take for me to convey my feelings to you, Shados!

Baal: Wha? Shados? Is that supposed to be me?

Aoidos: This is where your legend begins, Shados. Join us as our newest member, and go down in history as one of the greats!

Vyrn: Sounds like a great idea. Especially considering how the audience ate up our performance!

Rackam: The guy running the event wasn't too keen on us having two guitarists at first, but I guess he changed his tune when he saw what a blast everyone was having.

Baal: I have no intentions of joining.

Aoidos: But why... Did you not feel the surging pathos in that precious time we shared?

Baal: It's not that I have any gripes with you or your music.

Baal: What it comes down to is... I'm a primal beast.

Baal: Because of that, I naturally experience any time we share together differently from you.

Baal: And that's never going to change. Nor can anything make up for it.

Aoidos: I don't see how that's a problem.

Aoidos: Any distance you might feel would only add that much more spice to our tunes!

Aoidos: We've got the musical power to blast through any and all obstacles until our hearts crisscross!

Aoidos: Even without words, the deep pathos in each of us will lead to mutual understanding! Tell me you know it!

Baal: Except we do have words.

Rackam: Yeah, we sure do...

Vyrn: Now if only Aoidos's words made a little more sense...

Baal: Sigh...

Baal: You're a crappy listener, but I do like the resonance you and I share. Wouldn't mind indulging in it again.

Aoidos: So you'll—

Baal: (He went from solo to a three-man band... and now he pursues even a more free-form style.)

Baal: (Perhaps involving myself in the ever-evolving culture of music that mortals are so fascinated with could be interesting.)

Baal: I won't become a permanent member. But if it's a support member you need...

Baal: I wouldn't mind joining you onstage again.

Aoidos: Good to know. This promise to meet again and share breathtaking moments... will no doubt lead my, no, our music to soaring heights!

Baal: ...

Baal simply shrugs at Aoidos's words, yet a hint of joy can be found on the corners of his mouth.

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今日は風が強い……	The wind is strong today.
お前の精神を覗くつもりはない	I don't intend to peer into your soul.
そういえば、ナタクから手紙が来ていたな……	Oh, I haven't read that letter from Nezha yet.
サテュロスがお前達に会いたいとうるさいんだ	It's annoying how much Satyr keeps saying she wants to visit the crew.
いや、ハンニバルに餌は必要ない	Hannibal does not require pet food.
次のライブの予定は……	Now when was my next concert...
何故あんな意味不明な男の音楽が……	How does such a peculiar man's music become so popular?
……メドゥーサ？　俺にアイツのことを聞くな	Medusa? Don't talk to me about that snake.
はぁ、騒々しい……	Sigh... So loud...
俺の力は、道案内のためのものではないが？	I don't have these powers to be your tour guide, you know.