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Phantagrande Skydom - Former Capital Mephorash
City of Mephorash
Phantagrande Skydom - Former Capital Mephorash
City of Mephorash
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 1
The crew reluctantly decide to accompany the old woman back to her home.
Katalina: No, really, we have an urgent matter we must attend to.
Old Woman: That much is clear, but I have to thank Apollo and her friends for saving me.
Old Woman: But I think more monsters might show up on the way to my house. So if you wouldn't mind...
Katalina: Uh...
More for the safety of the old woman than anything else, (Captain) reluctantly accepts the invitation on behalf of the crew.
Rackam: Was just thinkin', but you don't think this is some kinda trap, right?
Black Knight: No way. This woman knows me as Apollonia.
Black Knight: But she wouldn't know my armor or my status as the Black Knight.
Black Knight: There aren't many, even here, who would recognize me without my armor.
Io: Oh yeah... I wanted to hear more about what you were saying earlier. Tell me later, okay?
Black Knight: Sure. But for now let's see where this old woman is taking us. If we don't make a fuss, she should be out of our hair soon.
Old Woman: This way! After we get home, what kind of food should I make for everyone, I wonder? Haha.
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 1: Scene 2
Lyria asks the old woman about Orchis and the Black Knight. She reveals that the two had a lot in common, and that Orchis was once a happy, animated girl.
Lyria: Excuse me, ma'am...
Old Woman: Yes, dear?
Lyria: Um... The Princess of Erste Kingdom, Orchis, what kind of child was she?
Old Woman: If I recall... She was a cheerful, hyper little thing.
Old Woman: Back in those days, Queen Viola was our monarch, and Orchis was her only daughter.
Old Woman: But she was a good, down-to-earth child. She would often accompany the queen into the city.
Lyria: So that's what Orchis was like...
Lyria: Oh, and one more! How did she know, um, Apollonia?
Old Woman: Oh yes! Those two were nearly the same age—and thick as thieves!
Old Woman: Right, Apollonia? Remember when you two came to my shop during the festival?
Black Knight: No. I've forgotten.
Old Woman: Really now? You two were just like sisters. So cute.
Black Knight: ...
Vyrn: Hey... What the heck is she talkin' about?
Io: I dunno...
Io: The only thing I understand is that I don't really understand any of it.
Katalina: It's obvious that we're lacking crucial background information about the Black Knight.
Rackam: You ain't kiddin'. Orchis is a princess and about the same age as the Black Knight...
Rackam: Is this the secret that the empire's tryin' to keep hidden by keepin' everyone in this city from leavin'?
Eugen: Even though she's my own daughter, there's so much about her that I never knew...
Rosetta: Let's wait and see. It finally seems like she's going to open up soon.
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 2
The Black Knight tells the old woman that she's come back to Mephorash to restore that which was lost.
Old Woman: Oh yes, you were both such good friends.
Old Woman: But ever since the incident, this country has certainly taken a turn for the worse...
Old Woman: You lost so many things that were important to you, Apollo. Is that why you left us?
Black Knight: Yes. That was the biggest cause of my departure.
Black Knight: However I have no intention of living with those losses. And I won't give up on all that has been lost.
Black Knight: In order to get everything back—in order to return everything as it should be—I've come back to Mephorash.
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 2: Scene 2
Katalina still distrusts the Black Knight, but the Black Knight promises to eventually reveal more about herself.
Katalina: Black Knight, I imagine you're not interested in divulging your life history, but I will have you explain yourself.
Black Knight: Fine. I knew I would have to eventually.
Black Knight: And I suppose your crew has the right to know. I won't deprive you of that right.
Black Knight: But first I have a selfish request.
Black Knight: I will tell you the truth. That is a promise.
Black Knight: It's just... I can't let everyone overhear it...
Katalina: Black Knight?
Old Woman: We're almost there! Just a little more!
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 3
The Black Knight opens up about her past. She recounts how Orchis and the royal family took care of her when she was orphaned and sent to Erste. Now she'll do anything to repay that favor.
That night (Captain) and the crew gather in one room of the old woman's house.
Katalina: So, Black Knight. Tell us the truth.
Lyria: ...
Black Knight: I suppose I will. Where should I even start...
Black Knight: You already know that I am from Auguste originally.
Rackam: That we do. But how do people from this island know you?
Black Knight: Don't rush me.
As I was saying, I was raised in Auguste, but I left when I was still small.
As I was saying, I was raised in Auguste, but I left when I was still small.
Black Knight: I must have been about Lyria's age when... when my mother passed away.
Eugen: ...!
Black Knight: When my mother died, Eugen wasn't anywhere on Auguste.
Black Knight: With no one to take care of me, I received the support of the Auguste Isles Special Economic Cooperative and headed to the Erste Kingdom to gain an education.
Black Knight: Erste was a kingdom with a long, storied history—even compared among the other ancient habitations of the Phantagrande Skydom.
Black Knight: It was to be the ultimate environment to study history, a civilization that had been formed prior to the attack of the Astrals.
When the Black Knight begins to talk about Orchis, her face stiffens slightly.
Black Knight: We were both really young then. I actually thought she was below my grade.
Black Knight: But she was upbeat and pure—she had everything I lacked.
Black Knight: It was surprising seeing how different we were despite our shared age. I envied her.
Black Knight: And somehow she was never arrogant. She was always kind to everyone, no matter their status.
Black Knight: She laughed a lot, played a lot, and, well, ate a lot. But she was the kind of girl who made everyone's lives a little brighter.
Lyria: So that's who Orchis was...
Black Knight: Her mother, Queen Viola, was very kind to me.
Black Knight: It was a once-in-a-lifetime blessing. The kind that you'll never find twice, no matter how hard you look.
Black Knight: My time with Orchis was, without a doubt, the happiest period of my life.
Black Knight: The favor I was bestowed by Her Majesty the Queen... The time I spent with Orchis—I will never forget any of it.
Black Knight: And that's why I decided that I would make any sacrifice to get Orchis back.
The room falls silent as the Black Knight finishes her account.
The next morning the crew thanks the old woman for her hospitality and begins heading toward the palace.
Katalina: ...
Io: Grumble... I couldn't stop thinking about everything the Black Knight said. I couldn't sleep at all.
Rosetta: Not getting enough sleep is the worst thing you can do for your skin.
Rosetta: But anyway, today is the day we infiltrate the palace, correct?
Rosetta: We'll have to stay on our toes. Now let's be off, (Captain).
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 3: Scene 2
The Black Knight reveals that Orchis stopped growing due to an incident involving a primal beast. In hopes of restoring Orchis to her former self, the crew presses on toward the palace.
Lyria: Black Knight, everything you said yesterday... Was it the truth?
Black Knight: Of course. And that woman's account of Orchis was accurate as well.
Lyria: Then could you tell me what happened to her?
Black Knight: I see. I haven't talked about that yet, have I?
Black Knight: Unfortunately I wasn't present when it happened.
Katalina: But something did happen. And, according to that old woman, it was around ten years ago.
Black Knight: Yes... About ten years ago, both of Orchis's parents died, and she changed into that... doll.
Black Knight: Her emotions are gone, and she hasn't grown an inch since that day.
Rackam: Damn... What in the skies causes somethin' like that...
Black Knight: A primal beast. It seems there was an accident involving one.
Katalina: It seems?
Black Knight: By the time I arrived, it was already over.
Black Knight: Freesia was there. She was the one who told me what happened.
Black Knight: According to the official reports, the Queen and her consort—Orchis's parents—had been killed in an accident outside of the country.
Black Knight: Their daughter was reported as missing. At least that's what the people were told.
Rosetta: But she didn't disappear at all, did she? After her change, she was hidden by the empire, correct?
Black Knight: Precisely. It was on that day that I vowed to return Orchis back to normal.
Black Knight: Everything else is exactly as you've witnessed. I was betrayed by Freesia, and here we all are.
Io: Sounds like you've had a pretty tough road.
Eugen: Apollo... You've been through so much...
Vyrn: Okay, yeah, but how do you plan on changin' Orchis back?
Black Knight: Fear not. There's a way. But we'll need Orchis—well, that doll—to go through with it.
Black Knight: I can't talk about how right now.
Black Knight: Everyone here wants to get her back. So for now our goals are aligned.
Black Knight: We can settle any disputes after we've rescued her. For now we continue heading to the palace.
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 4
The crew continues to press forward, but imperial soldiers spot them just as they reach the palace.
With the palace just in sight, the crew stops for a moment to rest before entering.
Lyria: Orchis is here?
Black Knight: I'm almost certain. Do you sense anything, Lyria?
Lyria: Um... Not anything right now, no...
Imperial Soldier: Who in the skies are you lot?
Huh? That girl...
Huh? That girl...
Eugen: Hah. Shoulda known there'd be more imperial scum around the palace.
Imperial Soldier: I remember! You're all on the most wanted list!
Eugen: Apologies for the rough treatment we're about to put you through, friends. But we need to get through!
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 4: Scene 2
After the crew fight off the imperial soldiers, a golem appears to block their path.
(Captain) and the crew finish driving back the remaining palace guards.
Rackam: All right! Now all that's left to do is get inside!
Black Knight: No, not yet! Something's coming! Get ready!
Rackam: What!
Golem: ...!
Black Knight: Those guards were placed here as a warning.
Black Knight: The real guardian of the palace is this golem.
Eugen: Who woulda thunk a big pile o' bricks like this would still be kickin' around...
Black Knight: Humph. Sounds like you can't handle another fight, old man.
Eugen: Nonsense! With age comes experience! And you'll see just how much experience I've got when we start fightin'.
Black Knight: Freesia placed this golem here. Without a doubt, it's going to be powerful. Don't let it catch you off guard!
Act 1: Girl in Blue - Chapter 34: Secrets of the Capital - Episode 4: Scene 3
The Black Knight explains the significance of golems to the people of Erste. After this brief lesson, the crew steps into the palace.
Golem: ...
Rackam: Phew... Now all we have to do is get inside!
Io: I wonder why they went to the trouble of posting a golem here instead of normal soldiers.
Black Knight: That's simple. Erste Kingdom has always been protected by a golem.
Black Knight: Golems are a symbol of pride for the people of Erste.
Io: Huh? What do you mean?
Black Knight: Thanks to the manufacture of golems, even before the Astrals attacked, this country was prosperous.
Black Knight: Not to mention that the golems were considered the best military technology of the time period.
Black Knight: They remained the epitome of weaponization until the Astrals unleashed primal beasts on the world.
Black Knight: But this story might as well be myth, it happened so many millennia ago.
Io: Huh, so that's what the Erste Kingdom was like.
Black Knight: Yes. Now you understand the importance of golems to the people of Erste.
Black Knight: I think that makes for enough chitchat. Nothing stands in our way now—let's head in.
Black Knight: Just an assumption, but Freesia is probably ready for us. Do not let your guard down for even a moment.
(Captain) and the crew look around the ancient palace with a sense of wonder as they enter.
With the threat of Freesia looming in the background, they press on as one.
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