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Official Profile

Age	25
Height	169 cm
Race	Erune
Hobbies	Fashion, searching for a cocktail to make it her favorite
Likes	Flying with her special technique, excitement, thrills
Dislikes	Boredom, old tradition, trouble
Final Uncap また最終上限解放のフェイトエピソードは、メーテラの実の妹であるスーテラが、故郷の村で大怪我を負ったという話を聞き、妹分のアステールと共に急ぎ向かう所から始まります。 彼女たちが対峙するのは、過去に開催されたイベント「過日の痕、明日への扉」にて登場した、あの強敵……！ 過去の因習に縛られ続ける妹や村人、それを嫌って外の世界に飛び出したメーテラ。 一度は分かたれた彼女たちの道が、再び一つに重なって紡がれる物語にご期待下さい！ Character Release 幼い頃からあらゆる才能を発揮し神童と崇められたものの、 古いしきたりを守り続ける故郷の村での生活を退屈とし、 刺激を求めて自由気ままに旅をしている「自他ともに認める天才」メーテラが 装いも新たに火属性で登場です！ 彼女が得意とする「飛翔術」は、自身が内包する魔力の容量、行使する実力はもちろん、 様々な面で突出した能力が組み合わさりはじめて使用できるほどの高度な術です。 そのため、飛翔術が使えること自体がある種のステータスになるとも言えます。 ゲーム中で現在までに登場しているキャラでこれが使えるのは、 メーテラと十天衆のうちの何人かのみですね。 そんな天才メーテラが、火属性としてバトルではどんな活躍を見せてくれるのか……！ Character Release コルワの作ったクリスマスの衣装に身を包んだメーテラが、光属性として登場です！

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	25歳
Height	169cm
Race	エルーン
Hobbies	おしゃれ、お気に入りのカクテル探し
Likes	飛翔術で飛ぶこと、刺激、スリル
Dislikes	退屈、古い慣習、面倒事
Final Uncap また最終上限解放のフェイトエピソードは、メーテラの実の妹であるスーテラが、故郷の村で大怪我を負ったという話を聞き、妹分のアステールと共に急ぎ向かう所から始まります。 彼女たちが対峙するのは、過去に開催されたイベント「過日の痕、明日への扉」にて登場した、あの強敵……！ 過去の因習に縛られ続ける妹や村人、それを嫌って外の世界に飛び出したメーテラ。 一度は分かたれた彼女たちの道が、再び一つに重なって紡がれる物語にご期待下さい！ Character Release 幼い頃からあらゆる才能を発揮し神童と崇められたものの、 古いしきたりを守り続ける故郷の村での生活を退屈とし、 刺激を求めて自由気ままに旅をしている「自他ともに認める天才」メーテラが 装いも新たに火属性で登場です！ 彼女が得意とする「飛翔術」は、自身が内包する魔力の容量、行使する実力はもちろん、 様々な面で突出した能力が組み合わさりはじめて使用できるほどの高度な術です。 そのため、飛翔術が使えること自体がある種のステータスになるとも言えます。 ゲーム中で現在までに登場しているキャラでこれが使えるのは、 メーテラと十天衆のうちの何人かのみですね。 そんな天才メーテラが、火属性としてバトルではどんな活躍を見せてくれるのか……！ Character Release コルワの作ったクリスマスの衣装に身を包んだメーテラが、光属性として登場です！

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Events

• Yesterday's Scars and Tomorrow's Hope
• Definitive Dandyism

Trivia

• Metera has character banter with her younger sister Sutera when paired in battle.
• Metera, Sutera and Aster all hail from the same village on the island of Cizierma.

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday! I was only able to join you on this journey because you were born into this world. So I'm especially thankful for a wonderful day like today. Anyway, that's enough seriousness for one day... Heehee.
2	✔	Happy Birthday, (Captain). Let's give a toast to you... once you're old enough to drink, that is. Excuse me? You're surprised I'm taking your birthday so seriously? How about this, then? You better bust your butt for me this year, (Captain)! Not that I'm joking. I really do want you to do your best this year. After all, it's a blast just to be here with you, (Captain). I hope that never changes... or something like that.
3	✔	Yawn... Your birthday was amazing! I drank, I ate, and I let it out all hang out! (Captain), I need you to do me a favor and make everyday your birthday! Hahaha! Hmm? Am I drunk? Just a tiny bit. What? You wouldn't happen to be worried about me, would you? Hehe... I'm a big girl and I don't need protection. I can take care of myself. I... I was glad I got to spend another day like this with you. This day wouldn't be the same... without you. Nh... Yawn... I'm so sleepy. (Captain), you're worried about me, right? Then how about giving me a piggyback ride to my room? If you do... I'll give you something real good...
4	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Is there anything special on your wish list? I'll do anything for your present. (Captain) looks at Metera with an unassuming facial expression. Are you trying to say it's me? (Captain), I didn't take you for someone so straightforward... My heart, my body... Every last bit of them is yours. Ahahaha! It's so cute to see you panicking. I know what you meant. You're trying to say that you want to keep traveling together, right? Don't worry, because that's just what I plan to do. The days I spend with you are the most stimulating of all. And besides, I've got to raise you into my sort of stud. Hehe, I think it might just take a while.
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Whooo! Let's get this party started! So we get to celebrate together again! Hehe. For your present this year... I'm gonna sing for you. Here we go! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear (Captain)! Happy birthday to you! Hehe, what do you think? Pretty nice, right? I can't wait till you're all grown-up... Then we can have even more fun together.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Oh! Happy New Year! It's cold! Not even worth taking a step outside on a day like today! Hey, wanna lounge around with me the rest of the day? C'mon, it'll be fun!
2	✔	Sigh... New year rolls around, and Sutera's already gotten started on her training. Me? Training? In this freezing weather? Don't be stupid. Not that taking a day or two off matters for a genius like me, anyway. That leaves you with the very important task of keeping me warm today, (Captain). Nothing beats spending cold days like today in cozy warmth. Now get over here already...
3	✔	Sure, sure, a fan-freaking-good New Year to you too. Ugh... Everyone is just so uppity. I'm so cold it's just not happening. Nope... Not at all. Even so, at least we were able to be together for another new year. There's never a dull moment as long as I'm around, right? I must admit I also enjoy picking on you. I guess what I want to say is that a year goes by like that. I guess you're what made the time pass so quickly. You made it fun. Don't leave me hanging, okay? I'm still waiting for you to fall in love with me. Sigh... Suddenly I'm so sleepy. I guess I'll head to bed. Hm? What? My bed is yours to share if you want.
4	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain)! Hehe, I went ahead and made myself a cocktail with some amazake. It warmed me right up! I bet if I wrapped myself around you, it'd feel suuuper warm. Well? Do you like the sound of that? Hehe, look at you squirm... Oh, you sweet, pure little baby... Yawn... Say, could you have a seat right over there for me? Mmph. Why, this knee is just perfectly built for resting my head! I think I'll have myself a little nap. You'd better not do anything sketchy while I sleep... Well, maybe just a little bit.
5	✔	Whoo! Happy New Year! So, you know how everyone believes in that new year, new me crap? But really, who can change that easily? I mean, look at me! Snug and comfy under the kotatsu. Just like every other year. Oh. Looks like I forgot to bring snacks. (Captain), you wanna do a girl a favor? What? But I... Cough, cough... Don't think I can do it... Please... Hey, if you make it back alive, I'll give you a big hug. Pat your head too, if you like. So pleaaase?

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Valentine's! I bet you're expecting some chocolate, huh? That's a piece of cake for a culinary genius! Now then. Say aaah!
2	✔	Hm? What's up, (Captain)? Why the puppy-dog eyes so full of expectation? Pft... Hahaha! Quit sulking! I get it, I get it. Here. Metera's special chocolates. They're all yours, okay? Cooking them up was a piece of cake for a genius like me! And of course... I made them just the way you like them. Right, right. You want me to feed them to you. Hee hee... Today's special, after all. Go ahead and open that adorable mouth of yours. Now... say aaah.
3	✔	Here's some chocolate, (Captain). What? Were you expecting more? I was walking around and saw all the couples just flaunting their love. Which reminded me to get you something. What else do you want from me? Oh, you want me to feed it to you again? What if this year I fed it to you mouth-to-mouth? Hehe. Don't get so scared. You're too cute. Still a little too young I guess.
4	✔	I've made some chocolate for you again this year. And this time I've put in all of your favorite flavors. How would I know what flavors you're into? Heh... Please. A lady has her ways. I bet you want me to feed them to you myself... mouth-to-mouth. Uh-oh... I didn't mean for you to take that one seriously. Look at you, red as a cherry! Oh, I could just gobble you up. Hmm... But maybe if you ask nicely, I may consider it just for you.
5	✔	Happy... Boop-boop! Aw, I'm just playing. Happy Valentine's, (Captain). You know, I was thinking. Isn't it boring to repeat the same old thing every year? So let's do without the chocolates this year, shall we? Hm? No? You're not into it? But you're always swimming in chocolate. Ahaha. You're so cute when you pout. Do you really want my chocolates so bad? Look at you... Tugging at my heartstrings. Fine—here you are! Your Valentine's chocolates. Hey, when you're tasting them... make sure you're thinking of me.
Gift		White Chocolate Cake

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Hey there, (Captain)! Got anything for me? Ah, good. I suppose I may as well deign to accept them just this once... I'm acting all high and mighty? Heheh... I'm taking the time to raise you into a man among men, aren't I? That's right. Not too long until you're all grown up, yes? You're already growing into a respectable young man. Someone I can rely on. Anyway. I'll just think of this as payment for my hard work.
2	✔	Why the sudden gift? I'm so happy! So elated! But... what exactly is this? Oh... Right! I got it! Today's White Day, isn't it? Although I do love a present that I can see, I would love a present I couldn't. Do you really not know what I'm talking about? How about this: I want a present that doesn't go away. Err... Wait... I guess it could go away. Whatever. You need work, but I'm willing to put in the hours!
3	✔	Oh, look at you. Got all your chocolate prepared and everything. Have you grown? Hehe. I think so. I know how much effort you put into finding a present you knew I would like. You don't have to worry too much about finding something I'll absolutely love. What matters most are the feelings behind the gift. That you worked so hard and tried to make me happy is what I care most about. Hm? Why the face? You're coming off a little rude, you know? Oh well, I can't expect you to be ready for all of this just yet... Hehe...
4	✔	Oh, (Captain). A present for me? Wh-what's with the enormous gift box? You couldn't decide what to get, so you've bought everything just in case? Bahaha! That's precious... I have to say, you're pushing all the right buttons for me now. Hehe... I've received all kinds of luxurious gifts in the past, but never have I taken on so many at once. Now what's this? It looks like you've actually put some thought into each and every gift. Thank you... I'll be sure to savor every last one of them.
5	✔	Happy White Day, (Captain). Hehe. You've got a little something for me, right? Come on, come on. Hand it over... What? You don't have anything? You're kidding, right? Gr... This is payback for Valentine's, isn't it? Oh, how cruel. Hm? What do you mean, a prank? So you do have my present! Yay! Gasp! Hm-hmph. Well, aren't you something, (Captain)... twisting me around your little finger like this?

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Trick or treat? Well, if you do play a trick on me, you know I'll forgive you... What? You want candy? Come on, play a trick on me! Don't be so shy!
2	✔	Hm? Something wrong, (Captain)? Ah! Today's Halloween? Saying "trick or treat" right before you prank someone kind of misses the point, doesn't it? Why let them know what's coming? Huh? You'd prefer candy over a trick from me? You really are a child, aren't you? Very well. Here's your candy. Wait a little bit before eating it, okay? You'll have to wait until you're older before enjoying some of the more... adult tricks and treats out there.
3	✔	Hey, (Captain), I don't have any treats... So... what kind of trick are you going to play on me? Sigh... Why do you always get so red... You're such a child. It's so eeeaaasy to play a dirty trick on me! I'll actually take offense if you don't. Huh? You want candy? So you're telling me that since last year, you've made no progress in that department! Fine... I guess I'll have to teach you a thing or two about bad tricks. Okay... Give me your hand. Ready? Here we go...
4	✔	Trick and treat! I mean, both is more fun than just one. Right? C'mon already... Show me what sort of tricks you can do. Go ahead and gimme what you've got! If you're good at that sort of thing, then well... I'll give you a treat that's sweeter than candy...
5	✔	Happy Halloween, (Captain)! I wanna change into my costume, but I can't really put it on by myself. Can you give me a hand? Okay, first, help me with these boots. No no, not there! Ahhh! Hey, where do you think you're touching? Never mind, I'll just put them on myself. Can you zip up the back then? Hehe... Come on! What's taking you so long? Eek! That tickles! What? The zipper's stuck and won't zip? Wait a second... Are you doing this on purpose, (Captain)? Hehe, I'm just kidding! Just playing a little trick on you. Did I get your heart pounding back there?

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy holidays! Huh? You want a present? How about... me? Just kidding! That might have been a little too... stimulating for a little darling like yourself, I suppose.
2	✔	Oh, hello, (Captain)! Over here, now. Why? To hang out, obviously. Where are we going? To buy some new clothes, duh. Shush, dear. Just follow me. Hee hee... Behave yourself, and I might just give you a present even better than the one Santa Claus has in store...
3	✔	Hm? You're still awake? Sigh... I wanted to leave my present for you on your pillow and surprise you. Hehe... You know... That I know, right? You were pretending to sleep, weren't you? Haha. Did you think I wouldn't notice? Why are you getting so tense? You're just so adorable! What did... you think I would do to you on this holiest night... in your room? Hehe... Don't try to hide it. I saw your eyes open when I headed for the door.
4	✔	Season's greetings, (Captain)! Hey, listen to this, would you? I got so many invitations tonight from all kinds of guys... Hehe... Oh, what's a girl to do? Maybe I'll have them all come over at the same time. Bahaha! Look at your face. Oh, you're just adorable! Well, this makes things easy... How's this? I'll just spend the night in your room instead. Surely you'll be able to keep me entertained all night long... Right?
5	✔	Ha... Ha... Happy holidays! But, I've got to say... I'm just a tad tired of partying with everyone. Hey, what do you say we go somewhere? Just the two of us? Oh, I'd love to—long as you're on board. Well, aren't you enthusiastic? Then why waste time? Let's pack and get outta here. Hehe... Hey, let's keep this trip our dirty little secret.

Fate Episodes

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The Troublesome Stowaway

After a strange turn of events, the crew ends up working with a woman named Metera, who's being pursued by ruffians. The ruffians chase the crew's airship, but Metera uses her brilliant flying skills and magic bow to fight them off.

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(Captain) and company have finished obtaining goods in a trade city.

With Rackam at the helm, the airship is just about to take off.

Rackam: All right, guys! Everybody ready?

Vyrn: Yep. We even bought some apples, so I think we're all set. What about you, Lyria?

Lyria: Um... Munch, munch... I got my snacks, so I'm good, Rackam!

Rackam: I swear, all you two care about is food... Well, let's get out of here!

Rackam's shout carries over the roar of the engines as the airship lifts off. But the crew suddenly hears someone yelling angrily.

Ruffian: Hold it! Stop that airship!

Rackam: Hm? Is he talking to us? Seems pissed...

???: Seriously. He's way too worked up. Nobody likes a guy with a temper, you know?

Rackam: Yeah. We'd better stay out of—hey! Where'd you come from?

Rackam: How did you get aboard? I'm sure I checked the manifest beforehand... You a stowaway?

???: Hahaha! Hold that thought! It's time for liftoff! Here, let me take the wheel.

Rackam: Hey! Don't touch what isn't yours! You hear me?

???: Oh, it's fine. For me nothing's impossible! Bam! Full speed ahead!

Vyrn: Whoa! What in the world are you guys doing?

Lyria: Y-yikes! We're going so fast!

Rackam: Those are some darn fine piloting skills! Who is this girl?

Ruffian: Metera! There's nowhere in the sky you can hide from me! I'll find you! Mark my words!

???: Nobody likes a guy who can't take a hint either! See you later! Buh-bye!

Rackam: So you mind tellin' us who you are? And why those guys are after you?

???: Teehee... My, my, what an intense stare you're giving me... You interested in more than just my piloting?

Rackam: Don't be ridiculous! It's just... Have you even seen the way you're dressed?

???: Aww, you're blushing! How adorable! And, you know, you're not half bad looking yourself. Say... You have any plans tonight?

Rackam: Quit it! Stop screwing around and answer my questions!

Metera: So forceful! I'm Metera, and I bet you won't forget it.

Metera: Let's just say I'm a girl in her gorgeous prime! Good enough?
Gasp!

Metera: And is this your captain? What a cutie!

Metera: Let me see those pretty, honest eyes. I can tell you grab life by the horns...

Gran is the Main Character

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Metera: But you're so easily flustered—I just wanna eat you up! Darling, if you weren't so young, I'd take you right on home with me!

Djeeta is the Main Character

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Metera: If only you were a man! I bet you'd totally be my type... What a shame.

Lyria: Excuse me! Please stop flirting with (Captain)!

Metera: Oh, sorry! But you're so cute when you're jealous!

Metera: And I see you're dressed to kill... Do you think something sheer would look good on me?

Vyrn: Geez... We're playing right into the hands of Ms. Shameless here.

Metera: Gasp! Shut up! This sweet little thing talks? Come here!

Vyrn: Whoa! Stop! Keep your hands off me!

Metera: Wow! Look at your little wings! You can fly with those? How does that work?

Vyrn: Don't hug me! L-let go!

Metera: So squishy, but just the right amount of bounce! You'd make a great pillow!

Vyrn: Mmggghhh... I... can't... breathe...

As the night wears on, Metera targets each member of the crew in turn, and not one of them can get a word in edgewise.

Lyria: I'm so sleepy... I'm going to lay down for a bit...

Lyria: Aaah!

Rackam: Hey! What was that jolt just now?

Ruffian: I told you I'd find you! Meteraaa!

Rackam: Damn! Those guys came after us in an airship!

Metera: Some guys just never learn. Well, not to worry. I'll drop them a hint not even they can miss!

Rackam: Wha? By yourself? What can you possibly do? There's practically an army of 'em!

Metera: Oh, it's fine. For me, nothing's impossible!

Rackam: Don't be ridiculous! They managed to get behind us... We need to get out of here!

Metera: How sweet of you to worry about me! Thanks, hon!

Rackam: What're you—get away from the edge!

Metera: Mmm! The wind feels great today.

Metera: Aaah!

Vyrn: D-did she seriously fall off? We gotta help her!

Rackam: Damn it! I can't believe this!

Metera: Just kidding. Did I make you freak?

Lyria: Metera's... flying!

Rackam: Seriously? But I've heard that flight magic is one of the most advanced arts there is...

Ruffian: Gwahaha! Blow their ship to bits!

Metera: How lame can you get? A boorish attitude like that will never get you anywhere with the ladies.

Vyrn: Hey! What do you think you're doing?

Metera: Watch and learn! Actions speak faster than words!

With that, Metera draws a glowing bow and arrow, the likes of which the crew has never seen, and flies toward the enemy airship.

Flashes of red illuminate the darkness of the night as Metera fires off her shining arrows, every bit as graceful as a butterfly dancing on the wind.

Ruffian: Damn you, Meteraaaa! You'll pay for this!

Defeated by Metera's rain of scarlet arrows, the ruffians fly off at full speed.

Metera: Whew... All better. Sorry about that. Not exactly the kind of date I wanted to take you guys out on.

Vyrn: That was amazing! You sent them packing all by yourself with a shower of red arrows!

Vyrn: Say, what kind of weapon is that?

Metera: I'm glad you asked! This is a magic bow.

Metera: It's formed and powered entirely by my magic. As long as I have the juice, it can keep firing thousands and thousands of arrows!

Rackam: Your aim is something else too. Not to mention the magic it takes to fly and create your bow and arrows.

Rackam: And I already told you what I think of your piloting. So I ask again: just who the heck are you?

Lyria: Um... Are you a genius perhaps? Wow... I've never met a real live genius before!

Metera: Well, I've always had a knack for mastering anything I tried.

Metera: I just happen to really like this magic bow and flight magic! It's just... so liberating. It suits me, I guess!

Metera: And, well, partially due to my magic choices, I ended up butting heads with the traditionalists in my hometown.

Metera: There were plenty of other problems as well, but, long story short, I got sick of living in that village and flew on out of there!

Rackam: Aha! Now I'm starting to see the bigger picture. I honestly can't tell whether you're a prodigy or just some runaway kid...

Metera: Oh, I'm all grown up, but I am in fact a genius! Anyway, it looks like we're crewmates now, so I look forward to getting to know everyone better!

Rackam: Hey! You don't get to decide that! Right, (Captain)?

Metera: Now, now, don't be so uptight. Or are you fine with leaving a delicate lady all on her lonesome? Hm, hm, hm?

Metera: I've already made up my mind anyway. I think flying around with you weirdos will be a blast and a half. Sooo, yeah, I'm coming with!

1. You're not coming with.
2. What delicate lady? You?

Metera: It's totally fine! Come on! I'm practically invincible! You've got nothing to fear when you're with me! Okay? Yeah? Uh-huh?

Choose: You're not coming with.

Metera: Aww, come on, it'll be fuuun! You know you want me to stay. Just say it! Just say yes!

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Metera: Huh? Who else could it be? Are you refusing me even though I'm practically begging you?

Choose: What delicate lady? You?

Metera: I might act tough, but I'm really helpless and lonesome... Sniff...

Metera: Sniff... So please... let me stay with you... Even just for a few days...

Metera's plea is so overwhelming that (Captain)'s head absentmindedly nods yes.

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Metera: Great! It's all settled then! Pleasure to meet you all. Whew... I'm beat. Time to get my beauty sleep.

Rackam: Stop! No one said you could go in there!

Lyria: Hahaha... It looks like Metera's going to liven things up around here.

Vyrn: Good grief... She sure seems to be flying high... in more ways than one.

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Moody Metera

A woman asks the crew to save her older sister, who has infiltrated a bandit airship. Metera tries to get out of it, but the crew forces her to come along. The crew returns to their airship to chase the bandits.

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The crew stops by an Erune village and hears rumors of a group of airship-riding bandits who are dealing in skydweller trafficking.

Metera: Rackam! I'm tired of walking! My legs are all stiff! How about taking a little break at that inn over there?

Rackam: How can you be tired of walking if you're flying? Oh, 'cause it takes up your magic stores, huh?

Vyrn: I was born able to fly, but not everyone's so lucky. I bet flying magic takes quite a toll.

Rackam: Anyway, if you're that tired from flying, try walking like the rest of us for a change. If you keep complaining, we'll leave you behind.

Metera: Sigh, seriously? You obviously don't get it. This is such a pain. I think I'll just head back to the airship.

???: Excuse me! You! The skyfarer!

Metera: Hm? Skyfarer? Oh, you mean me? Right, I almost forgot I am one now.

El: I'm El, and I live in this village. Um...

Metera: What is it? Oh! You must be a fan of mine!

Vyrn: You need something from us?

El: You're all skyfarers, right? I can tell by the way you look!

El: I hate to ask you so suddenly... but do you think you could save my older sister, Mel?

Rackam: Hm? Some kinda rescue mission? What happened to your sister?

El: It's a bit of a long story, but Mel told me she was going to find the hideout of some local bandits conducting skydweller trafficking.

El: I tried to stop her, but she ended up sneaking onto the bandit airship by herself.

Lyria: I'd be worried sick too...

El: Yes, but my sister never backs down once she says she'll do something. Still, I sure would like to see her again...

Metera: Sorry! We're closed for today! You'll have to find yourself some other adventurers for hire! Ciao!

Rackam: Hey! How can you be so cold? She probably has no one else to turn to.

Rackam: Not to mention she snuck onto an airship... Now where have I heard that story before?

Metera: Heh, she's got guts, that she does. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a nap to take.

Rackam: Sure, sure, sleep tight...
Yeah, right! You're joining the rescue with us!

Metera: What! Why do I have to work for a total stranger?

Rackam: (Captain) is going too. So you better listen, or maybe we'll have one less crew member when we take off.

Metera: Yeah, yeah. Fine. I'll go, but only to get you off my back.

El: Um... It would seem I owe you an apology...

Metera: No argument there. Thanks to you, my me time is ruined. There'd better be a reward in this!

Vyrn: Come on... There's no need for that.

Villager: ...

Metera: Oh, check out that hunk. Yoo-hoo, stud muffin! Wanna have some fun with me?

Rackam: For cryin' out... I thought you were tired? If you've got energy for that, a little rescue mission should be no sweat.

Metera: Aww, wait... And just when I had him right where I wanted him too!

Vyrn: All right! Let's return to the airship and head to the bandit hideout.

Moody Metera: Scene 2

The crew tracks the bandits and finds a suspicious airship in flight. As Rackam tries to motivate Metera to go scout it out, flying monsters attack the crew on the Grandcypher.

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(Captain) and company board their airship and take to the skies to save Mel, who is aboard a bandit ship.

Rackam: Okay, so do you know where the bandits are?

El: According to Mel, their base is somewhere in this airspace. I think they should still be around here.

Metera: I bet your reckless sister has caused trouble for you before.

El: Yes... She's always been wild and free. And she never seems to consider the trouble she causes for her family.

Metera: Oh? And yet you're still willing to risk yourself for her?

El: Of course! I mean, I know she's not perfect, but she's the only sister I have.

Metera: Uh-huh...

Rackam: I see an airship ahead... But it doesn't look like any airship I've ever seen. Is that it?

El: It matches what I heard from Mel! That must be it!

Rackam: Metera. You can fly, so why don't you go check out what's going on inside?

Metera: Eek! You want to send a delicate maiden like me on a dangerous mission! What if I—oh, forget it. It's just a pain.

Rackam: Suck it up! You're a member of the crew now, so get with it!

Vyrn: Look! A bunch of monsters are flying this way!

El: Are you guys sure you'll be okay?

Metera: Oh, now that's just insulting. Do I really look like the sort of woman who would lose to the likes of them?

Lyria: Don't worry, El! (Captain) and everyone else here are really strong!

Moody Metera: Scene 3

The crew approaches the bandit airship. Metera boards by herself but gets injured due to messing around. It's enough to make her finally get serious.

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Mel: Get your filthy hands off me, loser!

Bandit: What are you doing hiding here? If you wanted to join us that bad, all you had to do was ask.

Mel: Shut up, pigface! I'm here to crush you disgusting bandits!

Bandit: Well, aren't you a lively one! And I do like 'em lively...

Bandit: Hm? What's that? Someone's airship is heading this way!

Rackam: Ugh... Figured they'd notice us. Metera, board that ship and get the hostage out of there!

Metera: I guess I won't be able to sleep if I don't get this over with... Oh, the things I do for this crew.

Metera mumbles to herself languidly as she flies over to the bandit's airship.

Metera: Ooh! Hey, handsome! You'd better release the hostage right now!

Bandit: Huh? Who the hell are you?

Metera: We can have some fun if you do as I say...

Rackam: Hey, who told you to seduce the bandits?

Bandit: What? What's with this woman? Shoot her down!

The bandit's bullet grazes Metera's cheek and cuts off a bit of her hair.

Metera: Huh?

Bandit: Whoops. Now that I think about it, it'd be a waste to ruin a face like that. Men! Get her too!

Metera: Looks like I need to be more careful with the rough ones. Bad girl, Metera! Bad!

Bandit: What are you mumbling about? Now get over here! I'll take real good care of you!

Metera: Just shut up. I'll bash your face in until not even your mother recognizes you!

Metera: (Captain)! Rackam! Secure the ship!

Rackam: Got it! You get the hostage! Geez, took you long enough to get in the game!

El: Metera... Please save my sister!

Metera: No problem! I'm used to dealing with far worse than a little garbage.

Bandit: You think this is a joke? I'll blow all of you out of the sky!

Vyrn: Whoa! Where'd they release those monsters from? Stay focused, Metera!

Moody Metera: Scene 4

Metera defeats the bandits and completes the rescue, for which the carefree Mel and kindhearted El thank her profusely. Metera is touched by the sight of the reunited Erune sisters.

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Just as the crew corners the bandits, Mel loses her balance and falls right off the ship.

Mel: Ahhh!

Metera: ...!

Metera vaults into the air and effortlessly catches her.

While the crew is distracted by Metera's heroics, the bandits take off.

El: Mel! Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?

Mel: Never mind me. I'm surprised at you! I didn't think you'd come for me, but I'm sure glad you did!

El: You're always so reckless, Mel!

Mel: Sorry about that! I guess I owe all you guys a big thank you too!

El: Sniff... Mel! Your behavior almost got you killed this time! How can you be so nonchalant?

Vyrn: I was worried for a minute there, but I'm glad everything worked out. Another case solved! Still, Mel and El are like polar opposites.

Lyria: Yeah, but it's always nice to see sisters who love each other so much. Right, Metera?

Metera: Yeah... Well, I'm glad they're back together again.

Rackam: What's the matter, Metera? You're not your usual high-flying self.

Rackam: In the end you're the one who saved Mel. Where are your usual playful boasts?

Metera: Don't worry about it... I'm just tired because you guys forced me to do this.

El: Um... Metera! Thank you so much! I would have lost my sister without you!

Metera: It's no big deal. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

El: When you were fighting in the sky, you were like a shining butterfly! Who knew battles could be so beautiful?

Mel: Yeah! You really tore it up! Of course if it weren't for my loving sister, I might not have been around to see it. But that's how it goes!

El: Oh, Mel! Is that any way to thank the person who saved your life?

Mel: Hm? What do you mean? What could possibly be wrong with reminding you how amazing you are?

Metera: How sweet! I really am glad you're all right. Hopefully you'll be close like that for years to come.

Rackam: Come on... Now you're getting all serious all of a sudden? You okay? You sure you don't have a fever or something?

Metera: Oh? You sure seem to worry about me a lot, Rackam... Aa-achoo!

Rackam: I knew it! I bet the way you dress has something to do with that cold.

Metera: You're right... I'm starting to feel the chills. If no one keeps me warm, I might not survive the night!

Rackam: Hey! That's not even close to what I meant!

Erune Man: ...

Metera: Oh my! Hello, handsome! Isn't it chilly today? Why don't we warm each other up?

Rackam: Give it a rest, or you'll never get better.

Vyrn: Maybe we should be worried about that addiction she seems to have...

Thanks to Metera's efforts, the sisters are happily reunited.

There are still plenty of people out there who need her help, and Metera's journey has only just begun.

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Forlorn Metera

A troubled Metera confides in (Captain) how she can't tell what her sister Sutera is thinking. Before the conversation can go any deeper, Aster delivers bad news that Sutera was severely injured protecting their village from crazed monsters, and Metera drops everything to return home immediately.

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Metera: ...

Metera stares forlornly into the sky, all alone, on the deck of the Grandcypher.

But as soon as she hears (Captain)'s voice calling, her familiar playful smile returns.

Metera: Ooh, how can I help you, (Captain)? Did you want to play with me?

1. Let's chat.
2. I think I'm good this time...

Choose: Let's chat.

Metera: Chat? Is that all?

Metera: C'mon, if it's fun you're looking for, I'll be your everything...

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: I think I'm good this time...

Metera: Hm? What was that? Looking for a good time?

Metera: Don't be shy now. Come. Here.

Continue 1

To Metera's chagrin, (Captain) expresses concern that she doesn't seem to be her usual cheerful self, and she drops the act.

Metera: Haha. Am I that easy to read? I must be losing my touch.

Metera: Well, since you're already here, why don't I spoil you a bit?

With a flick of her tongue and a wink of her eye, Metera engages (Captain) in conversation.

Metera: So you know how I'm a genius, right? Yeah, I'm used to people who don't get me because of that.

Metera: But these days I just can't figure out what's going on in Sutera's head.

No version of Sutera in crew

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Metera's sister, Sutera, is four years younger and her polar opposite in terms of personality. Whereas Metera is a free spirit, Sutera is prim and proper.

Metera: We're sisters, sure, but we might as well be total strangers. I'm not saying we need to be reading each other's minds or anything.

Metera: It's more like... if only she'd scooch over to the carefree side like I do, I think she'd have more fun.

Metera: Sigh... Why'd we have to be born with such different personalities?

Metera: Yeesh, I need to snap out it. Since when do I let this stuff drag me down?

Before (Captain) can respond, Metera brushes it all off as nothing serious.

At that moment a small figure darts onto the deck, huffing and puffing with worry.

Aster (Event) is a crew member

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Aster: Huff... Huff... Metera!

Metera: Aster? What's gotten into you?

Aster: It's Sutera! She... she... she suffered a really bad injury while taking care of guardian duties!

Aster (Event) not in crew

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???: Huff... Huff... Metera!

Metera: Aster? What's gotten into you?

Aster is a guardian from the same village as Metera and Sutera. Though not blood-related, she's adored like a sister.

Aster: It's Sutera! She... she... she suffered a really bad injury while taking care of guardian duties!

Metera: What! That idiot!

A few days earlier, a letter was delivered to the Grandcypher addressed to Sutera and Aster.

For some unknown reason, monsters are running amok, and the villagers are at wit's end.

As some of the best guardians, Sutera and Aster are asked to return to their village to help.

Sutera: This is terrible! We have to hurry home.

Aster: Right! I'll come with you too, Sutera!

Metera: What, don't they have other guardians on the bench? You can probably just ignore them.

Sutera: Sister, you know I'm a guardian.

Sutera: If my home faces danger and needs me, then I must answer the call immediately.

Metera: Humph. You do you.

Sutera gives Metera a quick salute and springs into action.

Sutera: Aster, let's make preparations for our return.

Aster: Okay! I'll go find an airship we can use!

Sutera: Then if you'll excuse me, I need to inform (Captain) of our temporary absence.

Sutera: What are you going to do, Sister?

Metera: I'll take a pass. My choice, right?

And so Sutera and Aster parted from Metera for the time being.

Aster: So if we have you with us, Metera—

Metera: I got it. I'll go. Take me to her quickly.

Aster: Okay! Thank you for understanding!

Metera turns to (Captain) and bows with a forced smile.

Metera: Sorry, (Captain). I need to leave for a bit.

She immediately turns away without waiting for a goodbye, the smile replaced by sobriety as she and Aster depart for her homeland.

Forlorn Metera: Scene 2

Metera visits the injured Sutera in a treatment center and grows increasingly frustrated at how the guardians are forced to bear too much responsibility by the village, lashing out at complicit villagers. Metera storms away to defeat the monsters herself, cryptically remarking that she will "tear everything down."

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Arriving at her village, Metera makes a beeline for where Sutera is being treated.

Metera: Sutera!

Aster: She's over there, Metera.

Metera rushes past a number of beds in the large room to where Sutera is peacefully sleeping.

Sutera: ...

Metera: Sutera... How did this happen to you?

Sutera's dominant arm is heavily bandaged and immobilized.

Sensing the presence of others around her, Sutera opens her eyes.

Sutera: Ngh... Aster?

Sutera: Sister! You came!

Metera: Mm, yeah. Glad to see you're still kicking.

Metera: But your arm... Is it gonna be okay?

Sutera: Oh, this... Well...

Sutera: It's not untreatable. Just a bone fracture...

Metera: Then you won't be using your bow for a while.

Sutera: Yeah... Not until these bandages come off.

She glances sullenly at the dressing restraining her arm.

Sutera: Ugh... When I think back to the pompous way I spoke to you...

Metera: I'm sorry for being such a worthless little sister...

Metera: Look, forget it. Just promise me you won't overdo things anymore.

Metera: Got it? Answer me if you do, Sutera.

Sutera: Yes...

Sutera nods in submission as a child would when scolded.

Metera: Okay. So what exactly happened to you?

Sutera: There were more monsters than we originally thought.

Sutera: We needed to rethink our strategy. I acted as a decoy while everyone retreated, and that's how I got into this miserable shape.

Metera: Those monsters must be something else if they did this to you.

Aster: Sutera got hurt shielding the other guardians...

Wounded guardians lie in the many beds around them.

Sutera: This is a disgrace. I'm fully aware of my own deficiencies.

Sutera: If it were you in that situation, Sister, you would've saved the day without fail, unlike me.

Metera: Sigh... C'mon, why are you apologizing?

Metera: It's obvious you're taking way too much responsibility as a guardian.

Sutera: No, that's just part of a guardian's duty.

Metera grows irritated over the fact that, injured as Sutera is, she keeps blaming herself.

Metera: Duty this, duty that. Who cares? Are you okay with dying for your duty?

Sutera: Well...

Metera turns her anger toward the various villagers coming in and out of the room.

Metera: Hey. All of you know how to hold a bow at least, right?

Metera: Quit expecting the guardians to do everything for you! Fight with them!

Villagers: ...

Metera: This is your village too. Aren't you ashamed of freeloading?

The villagers hang their heads but continue to mill around in silence.

Sutera: Sister... The dangers of fighting monsters is nothing like hunting birds or beasts...

Metera: That goes without saying, Captain Obvious!

Metera: It's the fact that guardians are forced to do whatever just because it's a village custom that makes me sick.

Sutera: ...

Aster: ...

Metera: Fine. I'm going to put an end to this.

Sutera: S-Sister?

Metera: Aster, I'm leaving you in charge of things here.

Aster: Huh? Oh, um, okay!

Metera: Guardians? Trials? Useless crap from the past. I'm gonna tear it all down!

Leaving Sutera in Aster's hands, Metera sets out to exterminate the monsters herself.

Forlorn Metera: Scene 3

Metera, still fuming over how she thinks the guardians are treated as lapdogs, exterminates monsters as she progresses toward the altar where primal beast Marduk is sealed. Marduk's power is seeping out of a weakened seal, and Metera prepares to battle this incomplete version of Marduk in order to free Sutera from the expectations of the village.

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Metera: Move.

Monster: Guurgh...

Metera: Shoo.

Monster: Uwargh...

Metera: Die.

Monster: Bleargh...

Still seething with anger, Metera handily dispatches the frenzied monsters.

Metera: What the hell. Those village bumpkins won't even lift an arrow, but they're happy throwing guardians into the meat grinder...

Metera: Bunch of lazy butts using guardians for their own gain...

Metera: It's not worth protecting this selfish village.

Metera: So why does Sutera put up with it?

Metera shoots down foe after foe while lost in her anguish.

She eventually discovers the origin of where the monsters went into a frenzy.

Metera: This place...

She stops in front of a cave entrance leading to an altar where the primal beast Marduk is sealed.

Aster (Event) not in crew

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It was here that Marduk broke out during Aster's guardian trials but was eventually sealed again—or at least it should have been.

Metera: Let's have a little look...

Metera enters the cave and arrives at the altar containing the sealed primal beast.

???: ...

Metera: Bingo!

There she finds the partial manifestation of Marduk's power seeping out of a weakening seal.

Metera: If it weren't for you, Sutera wouldn't have to be shackled to this island anymore!

Marduk: ...!

Marduk senses Metera's hostility and prepares to fight.

Metera: Oooh... What do we have here? You itching to do me in?

Marduk: ...!

Metera: Sure, hon. I'm feeling pretty pissy too, so I'm gonna pop you right now!

Forlorn Metera: Scene 4

Metera defeats Marduk and triumphantly returns to the village. However, the rage of the monsters in the forest continues to stir.

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Marduk: ...!

Metera: I don't give two hoots about "the Forbidding One" or whatever you're called...

Metera pours all of her amplified strength into her magic bow.

The overflowing magical power kicks up a storm that whips up her hair.

Metera: But you'll never ever take my precious things away from me! Not in a million years!

Metera: Haaaah!

Marduk: ...!

The mighty blow strikes the manifestation of Marduk's power square and true, shattering it to pieces.

Metera: Mmm! That hits the spot!

Metera: That oughta shut those villagers up about guardian duties and whatnot!

Having vanquished Marduk's power, Metera heads back to the village in unfettered triumph.

Monster 1: Grrr!

Monster 2: Rrrgh!

But the forest still abounds with more rage-induced monsters ready to go to battle.

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A Guardian's Endless Trials

Having defeated Marduk, Metera informs the village chief, her father, that the guardian system is no longer needed. Instead of showing gratitude, the chief reprimands the guardians for not doing their duty. Metera, fed up with the village's ways, tries to forcibly drag Sutera and Aster away from the village but stops when she realizes how reluctant they are to leave.

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Marduk: ...!

Metera: Pfft. As if a half-baked primal beast would be a match for me.

Metera: Sigh... I hate doing cleanup duty. But at least it's done with. Time to head back.

Villager 1: By the gods...

Villager 2: That salacious woman defeated the Forbidding One our guardians have kept sealed for generations?

Metera: Hm-hm-hm...

Metera walks proudly through the village, basking in the shock and stares of the villagers.

News of her return spreads like wildfire through the close-knit enclave.

Village Chief: Metera... Is what everyone is saying true?

Metera: Sure is. I took care of that moldy old beastie.

Metera: Now no one has to go through with this silly guardian stuff. Get my drift?

Village Chief: Understood. I must inform everyone of this.

Village Chief: Guardians! Assemble yourselves here at once!

Metera: What? Hey, wait! Some of them are hurt, y'know!

Village Chief: ...

The chief ignores Metera and waits for the guardians to gather.

First one, then another, and another—injured guardians hobble onto the scene.

Sutera: Ngh... Sutera reporting in.

Metera: Hey! You haven't fully recovered yet!

Village Chief: ...

Metera: What's the point of parading them in like this? You should be going to them!

Village Chief: Stay out of this. Remember, you're the one who deserted this village.

Metera: ...!

The chief turns away from Metera's piercing stare and gives the guardians a scowl of his own.

Village Chief: You all know why guardians exist, and yet not one of you did your duty this time.

Village Chief: Are you not embarrassed that a total outsider settled this matter for you?

Sutera: ...!

Sutera: I have nothing to say in my defense. As a guardian, I am filled with disgrace.

Village Chief: Therefore—

Metera: Stop it! How dare you talk to your own daughter like that, especially when she's too hurt to be moving around!

Sutera: Sister!

Metera: And you! How can you just take his verbal abuse with your head down!

Village Chief: That is a guardian's duty. It doesn't matter what you say.

Metera: Guess not...

Metera: Even with all this crap, I came back to save my village because I was born here. I grew up here. But now I'm done playing nice!

Metera: Sutera! Aster! We're leaving!

Metera takes the hands of both girls and proceeds to pull them away from there.

Aster: M-Metera!

Sutera: ...

Village Chief: ...

Sutera: Sister! Please! Let go of my hand!

Metera: I can't take it anymore! We're outta this village!

Aster: U-um... Metera?

Metera: You too, Aster!

Metera: Up until now you two have been preserving stuffy traditions and doing your best to get killed for it!

Metera: So what if you get cut to pieces protecting the village? What're they gonna say about you after that?

Metera: Some garbage about guardian pride? Gimme a freakin' break!

Metera: We're going back to the crew.

Metera: I swear this is the last time I say goodbye to this place.

Aster: Um, I...

Metera: Don't worry. I'll protect you. I'll never—

With both girls flanking her, a teary-eyed Metera looks to Sutera's bandages.

Metera: I'll never let you get hurt like this again!

Metera manages to squeeze those words through gritted teeth. She wipes the tears from her haggard face.

Village Chief: Metera.

Metera: What now!

Village Chief: I didn't come here to say goodbye. However, as your father, there's something I have to tell you.

Metera: Oh, really? As my father, huh?

Village Chief: I understand where you are coming from. But there is a method to this madness.

Metera: Uh-huh. Like duty and tradition or whatever? So what else is new!

Village Chief: You still don't get it.

Metera: I don't need to.

Village Chief: Then take a look at Sutera's and Aster's faces.

Metera: Huh?

Sutera: ...

Aster: ...

Ever since leaving the village, the girls' faces have been wracked with guilt.

Village Chief: You are no longer to be criticized for leaving the village behind.

Village Chief: But there are others who can't leave for a reason. I ask that you accept that.

Metera: Sutera... Aster...
The Forbidding One is gone now. So why do they still need to stay?

Village Chief: There's something you're not seeing. If you stay in the village a while longer, perhaps you will figure it out.

Village Chief: Don't get the idea that I wish to see my daughters get hurt...

Metera: ...

A Guardian's Endless Trials: Scene 2

While Metera tries to figure out why her sisters insist on staying with the village, Metera is confronted by two Suteras—one real, one fake—but she's unable to tell which is which. A villager points out the fake Sutera, who turns out to be an illusion created by Marduk.

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Metera: ...

Metera is filled with anxiety when she remembers the look on her sisters' faces.

Metera: Why do they bother staying in this village?

Metera: We've seen all kinds of things out in the world.

Metera: They know this tiny burg isn't everything...

Village Chief: If I tried to explain it to you in words, you would only find reasons to object.

Village Chief: That is meaningless. You must discover the answer for yourself.

Metera: Uuurgh! Get off your high horse and spit it out!

Sutera: Sister.

Metera: Sutera...

Sutera: Do you want to know what Father is trying to say?

Metera: Yeah. I don't get why everyone's fine with staying in this tiny bubble.

Metera: Just because you were born and raised here isn't reason enough, right?

Metera: If I can't understand that reasoning, then nothing you say is gonna convince me.

Sutera: I will tell you anyway, Sister.

Metera: Forget it, Sutera. Like I said, I have to find my own answer if I'm gonna come to an understanding.

Sutera: But I don't think you're capable of understanding.

Metera: ...
Huh?

Sutera: Do you even know me, Sister?

Metera: O-of course I do! I'm your big sister!

Sutera: Then you shouldn't have left our village... or me.

Metera: ...!

Sutera: Ever since I was little, I longed to be like my incredibly talented big sister.

Sutera: You were always my hero.

Sutera: To abandon the village meant you had no intention of getting to know me. That's the Metera I know.

Sutera: But you don't know me.

Sutera: You're too gifted to fail, so you don't even need to consider me or anyone else. You're a generational talent.

Sutera: That's why you can't sympathize with anyone, and no one with you. It will always be this way.

Sutera: I think it best you leave us here and get away from this village. That's what you want, isn't it?

Metera: Fine. I hear you loud and clear.

Metera: ...!

Her pace gradually quickens to a near sprint, as if she were being chased out of the village.

Metera: I don't care anymore. I'm heading back to the ship by myself!

The conclusion to cut ties with her family doesn't feel wrong in her eyes.

As she approaches the edge of the village, she is tormented by the bitter lack of understanding on both sides.

There, off to the side, an argument catches her attention.

Villager 1: The guardians didn't run away! Don't spout such nonsense!

Villager 2: Think about it. It was an outsider who cleaned up this mess. That means they ran away.

Villager 1: They've already had a talking to! And on top of that, the chief isn't about to strip them of their guardianship!

Villager 2: Yeah... Thanks to that, the honor of the guardians is in the gutter...

Villager 1: That's not how it is! What are you talking about?

Metera: ...

Metera: (They're all the same, every single one of them!)

Sutera: Sister.

Metera: What is it? What are you doing here?

Sutera: Um, I... I just came to tell you that I don't care what Father and the villagers say.

Sutera: It does bother me that you've lost faith in us guardians, but...

Sutera: I just hope that one day when you can empathize with us, you'll call this village home again.

Metera: What do you want from me!

Sutera: Huh?

Metera: I really don't understand you at all!

Sutera: S-Sister?

Metera: Aren't you the one trying to push me away? And now you want me to stay? Why can't you make up your mind!

Sutera: Wh-what are you saying? I'm your family! I never want to lose you!

Sutera's Voice: Sister?

Metera & Sutera: ...!

Sutera: Who is she?

Metera: What in the... Why are there two of you!

Sutera: There's another me? This feels like...

Sutera: The guardian trials!

Metera: There's still power left over from the Forbidding One?

The guardian trials involves approaching the altar of the Forbidding One and facing its power.

Marduk creates illusions to incite violent outbursts from its opponents.

Only those who can keep their emotions in check are worthy of being guardians.

Metera: The Forbidding One's power has made it outside the altar...

Marduk: ...!

Metera: You must've survived by spreading your power across the island!

Metera: So you got away from me, and here you are tricking people into fighting each other and growing your power...

Metera: Damn it! I was too careless!

Sutera: Tch!

Sutera: Sister! She's the imposter created by the Forbidding One!

Sutera: Sister! The imposter is the one next to you! Please step aside!

Metera: ...!

Metera is bewildered by the two indistinguishable Suteras.

Metera: No one move!

Sutera: ...!

Metera: One of you is a fake!

Metera: So be it!

Sutera: I think it best you leave us here and get away from this village. That's what you want, isn't it?

Sutera: I just hope that one day when you can empathize with us, you'll call this village home again.

Metera: Gah!

Metera: I don't know! Help me out, Sutera! Which of you is telling the truth?

Sutera: ...

Sutera: Sister...

One of the Suteras lowers her bow.

Sutera: I believe in you. It doesn't matter which of us you shoot.

Sutera: That is to say if you shoot the both of us, I will willingly sacrifice myself.

Metera: Wha?

Sutera: I am a guardian. I have always been ready to give my life to protect the village.

Sutera: Ngh...

Metera: I said don't move!

Metera: (The Forbidding One leads people toward destructive behaviors... Which means...)

Villager 1: Metera! The one who lowered her bow is the fake!

Sutera: ...!

Villager 1: Would a guardian ever lower their weapon in front of the enemy?

Metera: You people!

Villager 1: We watch the guardians fight all the time! I assure you I'm not wrong!

Sutera: Ugh...

Monster: Groooar!

Sutera: Sister!

Metera: Yeah. Hang back, Sutera. You're still hurt.

Metera: Damn, I'm pissed. You made me point my bow at my own sister!

A Guardian's Endless Trials: Scene 3

Metera and Sutera come to better understand each other after the fake-Sutera incident. A number of monsters infiltrate the village disguised as its residents, and Metera teams up with Sutera and Aster to stop them. She asks for their help to finish off Marduk for good.

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Monster: Gyaaah!

Metera: ...

Sutera: Oh, wow... You haven't lost your touch, Sister.

Metera: I'm sorry. I guess I don't know anything about you, Sutera...

Sutera: Sister...

Sutera: Actually I used to not know all that much about you either.

Metera: Eh?

Sutera: I focused on how to match your bowmanship, your skill with magic, and just about everything else you can do.

Sutera: For the longest time I couldn't figure out why you'd turn down the honor of being a guardian despite all the skills you possess.

Sutera: But ever since I got the chance to talk to you again, I understood you a little better-

Sutera: Even though there are still things left unsaid.

Sutera: So I hope you will take the time to do the same and get to know me and the village.

Metera: ...
Okay.

The two sisters exchange smiles until interrupted by a breathless Aster.

Aster: Sutera! Monsters disguised themselves as people and slipped into the village!

Sutera's face hardens at the bad news.

Sutera: Understood. I'll handle it.

Metera: Guess I'll tag along with you mighty guardians.

Sutera: Have you finally decided to not keep me from fighting?

Metera: You've got a reason to push that injured body of yours, right? Not that it matters to me.

Aster: Are you going to fight with us, Metera?

Metera: I have to watch you complete your duty with my own eyes or it won't matter. Let's go, Sutera, Aster.

Sutera: Yes, Sister!

Aster: I'll do my best!

Villager 3: Found you! This person is a monster!

Villager 2: Tch!

Monster: Grrr!

Sutera: Got you!

An arrow pierces the forehead of a monster as soon as it drops its disguise.

Metera: Well, that makes number ten. Ugh, how many of them are there?

Aster: I have one in my sights...

Aster: Take that!

Monster: Gyaah!

Metera: Good one. How're you holding up?

Aster: I can still fight!

Sutera: Me too. I have everyone's care to thank for that.

Metera: Okay. Stay focused.

Sutera: Of course, Sister.

The three locked-in hunters carefully pursue their prey. A lone villager comes running up to them.

Villager 1: Guardians! I brought quivers! Each of these arrows has been fitted for precision!

Aster: Thanks a lot! Now go find somewhere safe to hide!

Villager 1: Right! May you prevail in battle!

Metera: ...

Metera: Still...

Villager 2: The chief's house is the evacuation point! Bring children and the wounded there!

Metera: I thought people here were hopelessly incompetent, but they're actually taking pretty big risks to help out.

Sutera: Yes. They're fighting in their own way to the best of their abilities.

Sutera: It's thanks to them that we guardians can continue to fight so tirelessly.

Metera: Hmm. Yeah, I think I get the idea. It's what you're good at.

Metera: Anyway, this is only going to get worse. It's about to get heavy, but whatever. Time to dive in.

Aster: Dive in? What does that mean?

Metera: I'm gonna smash the source of all this one more time. In other words the Forbidding One.

Sutera & Aster: ...!

Metera: One more rematch to decide it once and for all.

Metera: So I'm gonna need the help of both you and Aster.

Sutera: Sister!

This is the first time Sutera has seen a humbled and sheepish Metera ask for help.

Metera: I'm not worried about losing, but if it's not completely destroyed, this problem will keep repeating itself.

Metera: I'll probably need you guardians at my side.

Metera: So please.

Sutera: Understood. Guardian Sutera will fight with you.

Aster: Guardian Aster at your service!

Metera: Thanks...

Metera: All of its scattered power should be concentrated around here.

Sutera: Yes, I do feel the presence of... something. It's probably that of the Forbidding One.

Aster: Ah! Look over there!

Aster points to what appears to be a mass of dark particles.

Sutera: It's about to be revived after collecting all of the people's ill will and malice.

Metera: It's impossible to seal it again like this.

The Forbidding One: ...

The Forbidding One: ...!

Metera: Haha. You're doing well for yourself.

Sutera: So now we just do as Metera said to...

Metera: Yep. We whale on it before it can revive itself.

Aster: It's so off-putting! Are you sure we'll be able to do any damage?

Metera: Eh, it'll be fine. We've got the three strongest people on the island right here.

Aster: Huh? D-does that include me too?

Metera: I wouldn't have brought you here otherwise. Don't worry. Have faith in your genius sister, the strongest one there is.

Metera: Charge!

Sutera & Aster: Okay!

The Forbidding One: ...!

A Guardian's Endless Trials: Scene 4

Metera, Sutera, and Aster work together to put down Marduk for what should be many, many years. Now that the threat of Marduk has been mitigated, the village chief permits any villager to go explore the outside world. Metera ends up being responsible for these villagers, but she doesn't seem to mind as much one would think.

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The Forbidding One: ...!

Metera: Aster! Now!

Aster: Yes, Sister!

Aster aims her crossbow on Metera's signal and fires an arrow.

The Forbidding One: ...!

The arrow lodges into the Forbidding One, a small crack appearing at the entry point.

The Forbidding One: ...!

Metera: So. You ready for this?

Sutera: Yes, Sister.

Metera: Then let's put on a show. Who can dish the most hits?

Sutera: I'll show you the results of my training!

Metera: Ahaha! Now you've got me all frisky!

Metera & Sutera: Haaaaah!

Countless shafts of light from two magic bows rain down on the scattered pieces of the Forbidding One.

And to be extra thorough, the shots keep coming, slamming into every single piece of the enemy like shooting fish in a barrel.

Metera: Last one!

Aster: Is it over?

Metera: Yeah...
Probably.

Sutera: You're amazing as ever. That was brilliant shooting.

Metera: Aw, you're too kind.

Every single trace of the Forbidding One is methodically destroyed one by one.

Without this collection of people's ill will and aggression, it will be difficult for Marduk to resurrect itself once more.

Metera: So from the look of things, it's probably okay to say this won't happen again.

Village Chief: You defeated the Forbidding One not once but twice...

Metera: Couldn't have done it without my sisters.

Village Chief: And what of the Forbidding One?

Metera: It's a primal beast, so I mean, you can't exactly kill it for good.

Metera: After this round of sealing, it should be in a really deep sleep.

Metera: It won't wake up for decades, maybe even centuries.

Metera: This village is finally free of the Forbidding One's curse.

Guardian 1: What are we supposed to do about our duty then?

Village Chief: ...

Village Chief: We proceed to gather knowledge for what comes after when those decades and centuries pass.

Village Chief: You may remain in the village to hone your skills, but you are also free to roam the outward skies as you deem fit.

Guardian 1: What? Can we really go beyond the village?

Village Chief: You all stayed here to safeguard the seal, but that is no longer necessary.

Metera: ...

Village Chief: Everyone in the village trusted the strength of the guardians to fell the Forbidding One.

Village Chief: And let us not forget it was Sutera, Aster, and Metera—their strength fostered in the outside world—that drove the final blow.

Village Chief: Those of you with an interest in studying the outside world step forward. You shall not be castigated as was once the case.

A stir spreads through the villagers at words never thought possible to come from the chief.

The enticement of a world yet unseen is beginning to take hold.

Guardian 1: To refine ourselves acting as skyfarers like Sutera, Metera, and Aster have done...

Villager 1: I'd love to visit the sea that I've read about in books.

Village Chief: Your reasons for leaving are your own. All that we ask is that you return safely from whatever endeavor you choose.

Guardian 1: Okay!

Metera: Let me just add that it's not all peaches and cream out there.

Metera: Yeah, there's a lot of things to see, but there's a lot of dangerous stuff too.

Guardian 1: Got it! We guardians will definitely protect everyone!

Metera: You dummy. Fraudsters, pickpockets, robbers, whatever. Lots of bad guys and gals prey on the good. You can't stop 'em all.

Metera: Leading the charge isn't new for you guardians, but the villagers need to step up and give their support.

Metera: You did see through the enemy fakes though, which puts you up there with a guardian, so I guess you'll be fine.

Villager 2: Y-yeah!

The chief steals a glance at the excited people ready to venture off into the world and softly addresses Metera.

Village Chief: I'm glad you see the merits of the guardian system. Sorry for all the trouble, Metera.

Metera: Ugh, do you know how annoying it was putting out fires here and there?

Metera: Anyway, I think I understand now. It's like you said back then.

Metera: In order to live in a boring, monster-infested forest you need people to protect the ones weaker than them.

Metera: The unwavering resolve of the guardians has to continue or else everything the village stands for will go down the drain.

Village Chief: Yes. That is why they exert themselves to the brink. It is unfortunate.

Metera: ...

Village Chief: By the way, Metera, don't tell me you are still ruminating about the incident in which you couldn't uncover the fake Sutera?

Metera: Shut up!

Villager 2: S-say, Metera! Why don't you tell us about the outside world?

Village Chief: Yes, you should take this opportunity to showcase the places you've been to.

Metera: Huh? Why do I gotta do that!

Metera: Sure, fine. Whatever. I'm the one who told you all to support the guardians or some such.

Aster: ...

Aster: Um, Sutera?

Sutera: Hehe. I know.

Sutera: It's been a long time since Metera had a good talk with the villagers about herself.

Aster: Mm-hm!

The aberration that afflicted Cizierma Island is resolved with everyone's cooperation.

Inhabitants of Metera's village, freed from the chains of the past, prepare to go off into the vast sky.

Metera: We've got a big group here... Eh, should be fine after I explain it.

Sutera: Ahaha... I have a feeling they'll tell us it's not possible to transport everyone in one go.

Metera: Should I make multiple trips back to the village then? We're gonna need to fly a ship back and forth.

Metera: Sigh... Which means I gotta figure out who's riding with who and where and...

Sutera: Hehe. I'll help you out, Sister.

Aster: Me too! Because I'm a guardian!

Metera: Yeah? So guardian duty includes learning how to make airship seating charts now?

Metera: How many trips is this gonna take...

Metera: (Oh well...)

Metera: (I suppose I can use this as an excuse to show my face in the village every once in a while...)

Metera is tasked with guiding these once isolated villagers into a new world.

In an unexpected turn of events, Metera takes on guardian duties like her sisters before her.

In a place where insiders and outsiders refused to see eye to eye, Metera receives a new outlook that will lead to new possibilities.

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Sister Shopping

Sutera and the others join Metera on one of her spur-of-the-moment shopping trips. Sutera is exhausted by the crush of people and takes her leave, only to return later with a pastry for her older sister. Metera smiles at what feels like approval from Sutera. It would seem two birds of different feathers can get along after all.

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It is late into the night before (Captain) and company finish the mission they'd picked up in town.

The client couldn't be more pleased. They prepare a room in the inn for the crew to relax and put their feet up.

Lyria: Munch, munch... Gulp. Thank you so much! That was delicious!

Vyrn: Hehe! We even get food! Now that's what I call quality service!

Metera: Yawn... Morning.

Vyrn: Morning? Whoa now... You do realize it's almost noon, right?

Lyria: That reminds me... I haven't seen Sutera yet today. Has she gone out already?

Metera: Nah, she's still holed up in her room. Probably still knocked out. She never was much of a morning person.

Lyria: What? Sutera... really? I had no idea...

The party shares a pleasant conversation while they wait for Sutera to wake up.

Sutera: Sorry for being late! You must have been waiting for so long... I don't know what to say...

Vyrn: Haha! You're always so dramatic, Sutera. You work your butt off all the time! You're allowed to sleep in once in a while.

Metera: You have got to be kidding me! You'd never let me slide if I did something like that!

Metera: Oh! Hey, Sutera! You got a bad case of bedhead. I can't believe you'd present yourself like this...

Sutera: S-sorry, Metera... You're right. A guardian should take better care of their appearance...

Metera: That's totally not what I... Oh, forget it! Hey, (Captain). I'd love to do some shopping.

Metera: How about we go on a little date? It'll be f-u-n, fun, fun, fun!

Metera: And you. We gotta do something about those clothes. Why don't you come with?

Metera: All right, then! I'm gonna go and get ready! You'd better be ready to go too, Sutera!

Sutera: Wha? No thanks, Metera... I don't know all that much about fashion. I think I'll just stay here and do some training...

Metera: Let's go, go, go!

And so the party find themselves half-dragged into the town market on an impromptu shopping spree.

Metera: What? Oh, wow! You don't see a color like this every day!

Metera: Tell me, (Captain). Does it make me look wowzers or uggo?

Metera: Oh. But, tsk. This design... Nope! Let's put it in the no pile!

Metera: Oh! Check out that makeup shop. C'mon, Sutera!

Sutera: Metera! You don't need to be in such a rush! The market's not going anywhere!

Metera: How could you say that? Shops do sell out of stuff, you know!

Metera: Oh, that is just toooo cute! Close your eyes, Sutera! Excuse me! Attendant? I'd like to try this one!

Metera: Hm... You know, you think you'd worry more about getting sunburned with how pale you are...

Metera: Nope. No good! Get rid of the lipstick! We'll try this one!

Sutera: Metera... please. I'm not a big fan of makeup...

Metera: Well, now's the time to fix that! And a little foundation! Now what to do with those eyebrows...

Vyrn: Wow... Ms. Shameless treats her sister like a darn toy.

Lyria: Hm... Metera seems to be enjoying herself. Though I can't say the same for Sutera...

But Metera hasn't even begun to shop. She flitters from shop to shop like a hummingbird after nectar.

Metera: This shop is no good! Onto the next one! You hear me, Sutera... Sutera?

Sutera: Ah... I'm sorry, Metera. I'm just a little tired. I need to get away from the crowd and rest for a bit...

Metera: Wait... Sutera!

Sutera disappears into the crowd, wobbling on unsteady legs. Metera can only stand there, dumbfounded.

Metera: Oh... tired, eh?

Vyrn: Geez... what kinda sister are you? She could barely walk!

Metera: I guess we've never seen eye to eye... Different personalities, different hobbies...

Lyria: Oh... Metera...

Metera: But she's not a kid anymore. She'll be fine on her own, right? We've still got some shopping to do!

Metera: And I think I know someone who'd make a great canvas... Oh, Lyria? I bet you looove to play dress up!

With Sutera gone, Metera sets her sights on Lyria. The shopping trip goes on unimpeded.

After a short while, Sutera rejoins the crew.

Sutera: Sorry to keep you waiting! It was hard finding you with so many people around.

Metera: Wait. So you didn't you go back to the ship after all?

Sutera: Actually, I did. I just needed a little break! I'm okay now!

Sutera: Hehe... Hey, Metera! Hold out your hand.

Metera: Huh? What's this...

Metera obediently holds out her hand. In it, Sutera places a small and rather charming box.

Sutera: Hehe... I saw it in a bakery while we were shopping, and I thought there was no way I wasn't getting it for you.

Metera: Wait. For me? Fine... I'll go ahead and take it since you went through the trouble, but...

Still half mumbling, Metera opens the box to reveal a beautifully decorated pastry.

Lyria: Wow! It looks like treasure! I don't think I could ever eat something that looks that good!

Metera: Haha! A pastry. Geez, you're always so... practical!

Sutera: Oh... Well, that is true! But just look at it, Metera! Look at how nicely it's decorated!

Sutera: And they probably did it all with sugar! It's not just food, it's art!

Metera: You're really reaching. But it's not bad.

Metera: Nope, not bad at all.

There couldn't be two sisters more unlike one another than Sutera and Metera. And Sutera is completely at the mercy of her older sister.

But only they know the special bond they share. A bond that makes their relationship that much stronger.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription.	EnglishThis is an official translation.
あーっ！　もうっ！ジャマよ！	That's enough! Out of my way!
バァーイ☆	Bye!
よゆーよゆー天才でごっめーん☆	Too easy, I'm just too good for you.
ねーねーねーねー！あそこで休憩しよっ☆	Hey, hey, let's take a break over there!
うんっ！　今日も風が気持ちいぃ～☆	Ahh, the wind feels great today!
はぁ…疲れた…めんどくさ…	I'm beat... Do I really have to do this?
っせーな。少し黙ってろ。	Sheeh, quiet down, will you?
ほんと…田舎ってキライ！	I can't stand the countryside!
(主人公)ってカワイイ～！	(Captain) is so cute!
(主人公)を見てるとからかいたくなるわ～	Poking fun at (Captain) is too much fun!

Other Appearances

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Unevolved	Clash: Draw a card.
	Everyone in this town is suuuch a bore. Maybe a little cruise through the clouds'll make me feel better.

Evolved	Evolve: Deal X damage to an enemy follower. X equals the number of cards in your hand. Clash: Draw a card.
	Well, well, aren't you a strapping young man. You look a little tired... How about we go somewhere and relax, hmm?

Class	Forestcraft
Trait	–
Card Pack	Brigade of the Sky
SV Portal	Metera, Peerless Shot

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