Scenario:Eugen - A Promise for the Future

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A Promise for the Future

As he slips below the ocean's surface, Eugen experiences the memories of Apollonia's childhood. He learns that she prayed every day at the seaside shrine for Eugen's safety, even on the day a violent storm rolled in and swept her into the sea. She was saved by Leviathan and became connected to the sea.



After being invited to Apollonia's birthday party, Eugen uses the chance to think of a way to repair their relationship.
He runs into Apollonia in town, where they share a meal and part on awkward terms.
Meanwhile, a man works in the shadows to further his own interests.
Together with his daughter Nora, he captures Apollonia and uses her to obtain Leviathan's power.
He aims to reunite with his deceased wife by retrieving her soul from inside Leviathan.
Eugen does his utmost to rescue Apollonia, but a single strike from the man sends him tumbling into the sea.
Beneath the salty sea breeze, the man raises his voice in astonishment.
Man: Marvelous... So it wasn't just a folktale. "All are born from the sea, and all shall return to it."
Nora: Is Mother truly inside the sea god?
Man: Of course! With Leviathan's power at my command, I can feel all its souls!
Man: I only need to search inside Leviathan for Elena's...
Man: And join it with my spirit!
Nora: Is that really... how it works?
Man: Worry not, Nora! The three of us will be a happy family again soon!
Man: Heheh, hahahaha!
Nora: ...
At a loss for words, Nora can only watch as her father laughs maniacally by himself.
Eugen: ...
In the depths of the ocean, Eugen drifts unconscious.
Eugen: Ngh... Where am I...
When he awakens next, he finds himself in front of the shrine.
Neither the man nor Leviathan are anywhere to be seen.
Instead, another figure clasps her hands in prayer.
Young Apollonia: Sea God... Will you listen to what I have to say?
Eugen: (Apollo!)
No matter how much he tries, Eugen is unable to utter a peep.
Eugen: (Can't move my body either... What's goin' on?)
The young girl faces the shrine, oblivious to Eugen's presence.
Young Apollonia: Dad told me today that he's been in danger before.
Young Apollonia: That's why he always checks on his gun, in case he ever needs it.
Eugen: (If she's referrin' to my gun maintenance, then...)
Young Apollonia: Oh... Are you tinkering with your gun again?
Eugen: Suppose you could say that. These types of things break down if you're not careful with regular inspections.
Eugen: (Is this a memory from back then?)
Eugen: (I remember her runnin' off somewhere that day. So she came here...)
Young Apollonia: Dad fights with his life on the line when he uses his gun...
Young Apollonia: To protect me and everyone in town.
Young Apollonia: He works hard to keep me safe.
Young Apollonia: But what about him?
Young Apollonia: I don't want him to get hurt either!
Eugen: (...!)
Young Apollonia: I'm not strong enough to help him...
Young Apollonia: So please... Keep my dad safe!
Young Apollonia: I'll come here every day and pray! I'll be a good girl!
Young Apollonia: Just make sure he always comes home okay!
As Eugen watches the touching scene, fresh tears slide down his cheeks.
Eugen: Damn it... That's what you were up to...
Eugen: I'm such an idiot... How'd I never notice?
Eugen: You must've come here on the day of that huge storm too!
Young Apollonia: Oh no... Why did it start pouring?
Young Apollonia: Still... I said I'd go every day, for Dad—
Young Apollonia: Ah!
When she next opens her eyes, she is adrift in ocean water.
Young Apollonia: Ngh... Huh?
Young Apollonia: I fell from the cliff, and then...
Large Shadow: ...
Young Apollonia: Are you... the sea god?
Young Apollonia: Guess that means I'm...
Young Apollonia: Um... Can I make one last request?
Young Apollonia: Can you keep Mom and Dad safe?
Young Apollonia: And dry their tears if they cry?
Young Apollonia: And tell them that I love them... and thank you for everything...
Young Apollonia: And... also...
Young Apollonia: There's just too much I want to say! Can you at least tell them one thing?
Large Shadow: ...!
Eugen goes weak at the knees as his surroundings are enveloped by light.
Eugen: I pranced around like a fool, thinkin' myself the protector, when all along...
Knight in Black: Delusional even as he sinks helplessly into the depths.
Eugen: ...!
From the light emerges a figure dressed in dark armor.
Knight in Black: Acting like you understand everything, when the truth is you've only turned your eye away from what isn't right in front of you.
Eugen: ...
Knight in Black: That prayer was only a portion of the whole truth.
Shielded by her helm, the knight's expression is hidden from Eugen's sight.
Knight in Black: Have you ever thought of the days I spent waiting with my sick mother for your return?
Knight in Black: How much fear I felt watching as she grew weaker and weaker?
Knight in Black: Or the hate that developed within me for the man who remained my father in name only?
Knight in Black: You never understood... You never tried to understand!
Eugen: ...!
Knight in Black: I clung onto hope, even as more and more of my prayers remained unanswered.
Knight in Black: But the passage of time rotted that hope away. Only emptiness came to replace it.
Eugen: Ah... Ahh...
Eugen opens his mouth to speak, but only wavering breaths escape his lips.
Knight in Black: And from emptiness my hate became complete.
Knight in Black: Yet somehow hope has returned to me, and my emotions for you are alive once more.
Knight in Black: What am I supposed to do? So long as you're in my life, I...
Eugen: ...
Eugen can only stand there as silence overtakes them.
The quiet stretches on for an eternity, before darkness fills his vision.

A Promise for the Future: Scene 2

Eugen allows himself to sink deeper into the ocean, intent on giving up, when he remembers his promise to Artemisia and the love his daughter once had for him, spurring him into swimming back to the shrine. There he screams his apologies to Apollonia and fights to free her from Nora's father, but his gun is knocked away. A new gun appears in his hands a moment later, summoned by Apollonia's prayers, and he uses it to finally free Apollonia from the magic circle. Together they stand to fight against Nora's father.



Eugen: ...
When Eugen blinks awake, he finds himself floating in the ocean's dark waters.
The words spoken by the knight in black echo in his ears.
Eugen: She's right... I turned away from everything that wasn't right in front of me.
Eugen: Couldn't see the truth for what it was... Had no idea what was goin' through Apollo's mind this whole time.
Eugen: Agh... Ahhh!
Eugen: I'm no different from that man after all!
Drained of strength, Eugen lets the tide carry him away.
Eugen: I don't got the right to stop him... let alone see Apollo again.
The cold water slowly saps away the warmth of his body.
Eugen: Maybe it's better like this. No more bouncin' between hatred and forgiveness...
More and more waves wash over him as he sinks downward.
But a strong sea breeze slams him back up.
Eugen: Guh! Wh-what the heck!
Artemisia: I want you to talk to Apollo and make up with her. That's your task.
Artemisia: If you find your way back here without doing what I asked, I'll tie you up and send you straight back!
The memory returns vividly to the forefront of his mind.
Eugen: Oh, yeah... I promised her that, didn't I?
Eugen: Be a deadbeat forever if I gave up now. She'd never let me hear the end of it.
Young Apollonia: Didn't you hear my prayer?
Eugen: ...!
Young Apollonia: Please, Sea God. Bring Dad home safe and sound.
Young Apollonia: I'll wait as long as it takes for him to come back.
Her image fades in a mist of light.
Eugen: Apollo...
Eugen: I won't leave your prayers to swim with the fish!
Spirit returning to him, Eugen turns toward the direction of the shrine.
Eugen: Just hold on a little bit longer... I'm comin', Apollo!
A warm wind once again blows at his back, as if to guide him forward.
He swims for the shore as fast as his arms and legs can part the sea.
Man: Damn it! Why can't I search through Leviathan's insides?
The man twists and contorts while verbally expressing his frustration.
He is at his wit's end after attempting various methods and failing to attain his desired result.
Man: The door is open... I am connected to Leviathan.
Man: Could it be that Leviathan itself is not able to interfere with its own innards?
Nora: Please... Isn't it about time we gave up? I don't think we'll make any progress at this rate.
Man: No... I'm not finished yet! There's still a way!
Man: If I increase the density of dark essence and drive Leviathan to madness, I might be able to draw out its hidden potential!
Nora: You can't do that! Apollo won't last under more strain!
Man: We're out of other options! Hurry and redo the magic circle—
Eugen: Afraid that's as far as you go with your scheme.
Cocking his gun, Eugen announces his arrival.
Man: Tch! Annoying worm!
Man: Raaah!
Eugen: Hup!
Eugen leaps back, then fires at the magic circle.
Man: Not on my watch!
The man dashes into the line of fire and takes the bullet instead.
Eugen: Just like I thought, you'd do anythin' to keep that circle safe!
Eugen: Guess we're in for a fight!
Man: Tch!
The two fathers warily face one another.
Eugen: I actually owe ya one! Thanks to my dip in the sea, I learned somethin' valuable!
Man: What?
Eugen: Finally realized why I've got this big gun in the first place!
Man: ...!
Eugen: Sorry to keep ya waitin', Apollo!
Apollonia: ...!
Apollonia twitches ever so slightly at Eugen's voice.
Eugen: Well, fella, this is where I put a stop to you.
Eugen: Little lady, you don't mind, right?
Nora: ...!
Nora gives Eugen a relieved smile in response.
Man: You're already too late to change anything!
Eugen: Right back at you!
Eugen charges at the other man.
Man: So you'll go for an all-or-nothing attack at point-blank range...
Eugen: Agh... Apollo! Listen to me!
Weaving between Leviathan's attacks, Eugen shouts at the top of his lungs.
Eugen: I know I did wrong by you! Caused you so much pain!
Eugen: I'm truly sorry! Words won't change much, yeah, but at least let me start with an apology!
Apollonia: What... in the world...
Eugen: I was scared of facin' you!
Eugen: Never tried to find out how you really felt inside!
Eugen: But I'm done runnin' away! Let's give this another shot! Talk face to face!
Apollonia: ...!
Eugen: Sure, I'm a thousand years late, but better late than never!
Eugen: After all...
Eugen jumps over Leviathan's body and aims the barrel of his gun at the magic circle.
Man: No!
Eugen: Come hell or high water, I'm your dad!
Eugen pulls the trigger before the man can move.
Man: Haaaaah!
As the man screams, a wall of water sprouts from the magic circle, blocking the bullet.
Eugen: What?
Man: Heh, idiot... The magic circle is connected to Leviathan.
Man: Now perish!
The man sends Eugen flying with blasts of water.
Eugen: Raaaagghhh!
Eugen: (Crap, my gun!)
Eugen struggles against the current, but his gun slips from his grasp and is washed away.
Man: We're both too late, are we? True, we make a pretty pathetic spectacle!
Man: But that matters little if I can return our lives to the way they were meant to be!
The man sends a mighty blast at Eugen.
Apollonia: ...!
Apollonia watches the scene unfold with wide eyes.
Apollonia: (Fool!)
Apollonia: (Saying what you want, and then taking your leave?)
Staring hard at Eugen, she prays internally with all her might.
Apollonia: (You're not allowed to die here!)
Her prayer is the same as the one she repeated throughout her childhood.
However, the attack continues heading toward Eugen. Unable to watch, Apollonia looks away.
When she finally directs her gaze back...
Man: Wh-where did you get that gun?
Eugen: Good question.
A ball of water had risen from the ocean, answering Apollonia's prayers.
It transformed into the shape of a gun and launched itself into Eugen's possession, allowing him to counterattack.
Eugen: (I can hear your voice comin' from this!)
Young Apollonia: So please... Keep my dad safe!
Apollonia: You're not allowed to die here!
Eugen: (Apollo, you've lent me your strength, huh?)
Man: Curse you! Stop getting in my waaaaaay!
Eugen: Thanks for the openin'!
Keeping the man at bay, Eugen fires a powerful blast at the magic circle.
The dark essence maintaining it is destroyed, and Apollonia is freed of her restraints.
Eugen: You okay, Apollo? Give me your hand—
Apollonia: Haaah!
Man: Agh!
Apollonia strikes the man as he tries to sneak an attack from behind Eugen.
Apollonia: Don't let your guard down. He's not finished yet.
Eugen: M-my bad... Sheesh, never gonna save face in front of ya, am I?
Adjusting his new gun, Eugen stands next to Apollonia.
Eugen: With the power comin' out of this gun, I shouldn't be too much of a handicap for ya.
Apollonia: You can talk big all you want. I don't expect anything from an old geezer.
Eugen: Oof, harsh! You've really grown into your own...
Man: I'm not done... I won't give up!
Eugen: He's comin', get ready!
Apollonia: Hmph, who do you think you're talking to?

A Promise for the Future: Scene 3

Nora's father is defeated, and Nora finally gains the courage to speak with him and stop him from his madness. A few days later, Apollonia's birthday party is held, and once the festivities conclude, Eugen and Apollonia visit a tavern together. Eugen apologizes to her once more and states his intent to move forward together. Apollonia presents him with a gun, the AK-4A, which was a gift she had prepared in anticipation of the day she could believe in Eugen again. Though their relationship is far from completely repaired, they resolve to start anew for the future.



Defeated by Eugen and Apollonia, the man's body glows bright.
Man: ...
He falls unconscious to the ground, devoid of Leviathan's power.
Nora: Father!
Nora rushes to his side.
Eugen: Whoa!
As Leviathan's form disappears, so too does the gun in Eugen's hands.
Apollonia: The AK-4A... It's returned to the sea.
Eugen: That's what it was called, eh?
Apollonia: ...
Apollonia: (Did the sea answer my past prayers, or...)
Night has passed, and the morning sun crests over the horizon, bathing them in sparkling light.
Eugen: Phew... Suppose that's a wrap.
Scratching his cheek, Eugen looks Apollo directly in the eyes.
Eugen: Let's have a proper conversation soon. Not to make up for the past, but... to work towards a better future.
Eugen: Whaddya say?
Apollonia: ...
Apollonia: I'm going to be busy these coming days. If you want to speak for an extended period...
Apollonia: I can probably make some time the day of my birthday celebration.
Eugen: Haha! Gotcha, I'll look forward to it!
Apollonia: I'll deal with the cleanup here. You take care of the father and daughter.
Eugen: Guess that means... I'm still invited to the party?
Eugen: Haha... She sure takes after me in that aspect.
Despite his words, a bright smile forms across his lips.
A few days go by.
Man: Ngh... Where am I?
Nora: Thank goodness, you're finally awake!
The man's bleary eyes drift from his daughter over to the other figure in the room.
Eugen: Sorry to intrude.
Man: You...
Eugen: Your body needed a rest after all that stress. You slept for three days straight.
Man: ...
Man: So I lost...
He heaves a sigh upon realizing his situation.
Man: I'll need to take a different approach for my next attempt and target the sea itself instead of Leviathan...
Eugen: Seriously? You're gonna try again?
Man: Naturally!
Man: I will never know happiness without Elena and Nora by my side!
Man: If Elena is in the sea, then that is where I'll go! As many times as it takes, no matter the method!
Nora: Father...
Eugen: ...
Eugen spends a moment searching for the right words to respond with.
Eugen: It's true your wife's waitin' for you in the wide waters out there.
Eugen: But aren't you forgettin' the person that's still here with ya?
Man: ...!
Eugen: I'm not exactly one to talk, but... maybe you should give Nora a chance to tell you what's been on her mind.
Nora leans forward, then speaks to her father.
Nora: Father... I'm sorry for everything.
Man: Nora? Why are you apologizing?
Nora: This whole time, I wanted to stop you.
Nora: But I was too scared. I thought I might lose you too if I did.
Nora: Now I'm done running away!
Nora: Let's move forward together, and live our lives to the fullest.
Man: Nora...
For the first time since the day his wife passed away, the man feels tears slide down his cheeks.
Man: Do you think Elena would forgive me for moving on?
Nora: Yeah, I'm certain she's giving us her blessing!
Nora nods, gripping her father's hand tight.
Time passes, and the day of Apollonia's birthday party arrives.
Familiar faces gather in the royal palace of Mephorash.
The initial festivities are concluded, and gifts are presented. Soon it is Eugen's turn to give his.
Eugen: Happy birthday, Apollo.
Eugen: This here's from me... to you!
He reveals a large box and opens the lid.
Apollonia: Oh? This is...
Orchis: What is it?
Orchid: I want to know too...
The inside is neatly filled with whetstones, cloth, lubricating oils, magic tools, and other equipment.
Eugen: A collection of maintenance gear for weapons and armor. A must-have for any knight, and a practical, usable gift.
Apollonia: Whetstones rumored to last a hundred years, magic tools perfectly suited for sword restoration, plus oils that can only be obtained from the rarest of monsters...
Apollonia: Everything is of astonishingly high quality. And to think you'd gather such a quantity as well.
Eugen: Asked a few of my old craftsmen pals for the hookup! I owe 'em a few favors now, but it's worth it.
Apollonia: Heh... And here I was thinking you brought me another book.
Eugen: Pretty sure these'll serve you better now than somethin' like that.
Apollonia accepts the box with a faint smile.
Once the party concludes, Eugen and Apollonia make their way to a nearby tavern.
Eugen: Nora and her father came by a few days ago. Apologized for the mess and such.
Apollonia: They paid me a visit as well. But I assured them that trouble is an everyday occurrence in my life.
Eugen: You too, huh? Luckily seems like things are goin' good for 'em.
Eugen: Even thinking of openin' a shop for magic equipment apparently.
Apollonia: Heh... They do have a penchant for magic.
She picks up her cup and takes a sip.
Eugen: ...
Apollonia: What are you staring for?
Eugen: Ah, sorry... Just kinda hit me that you're old 'nough to drink.
Apollonia: Really now... More importantly, what did you bring us here to talk about?
Eugen: Haha... Right to the point, I see.
Steeling himself, Eugen faces Apollonia.
Eugen: I'm a million years late, but it needs sayin' anyway.
Eugen: I'm truly, sincerely sorry for goin' off on my own and causin' you no end of hurt.
Eugen: Not just you, either. I'm sorry for lettin' Artemisia down too.
He bows his head low and keeps it there.
Apollonia: It's fine... or so I'd like to say.
Apollonia: Honestly, I don't think I'll ever be able to forgive you for everything.
Eugen: ...
Apollonia: But... I've grown to understand what it means to fight for who's important to you, and what it's like to lose that person.
Apollonia: For me, it was Orchis. For you, it was my mother.
Apollonia: We're more alike than I want to admit.
She takes another sip of her drink.
Then she reaches down to the case at her feet and pulls out the object inside.
Apollonia: This is for you.
Eugen: N-no way...
Eugen gapes in sheer disbelief.
Eugen: The AK-4A! But shouldn't it be in the ocean?
Brand-new and shining, a picture-perfect replica of the gun rests in front of him.
Apollonia: Didn't you think it was strange that I knew its name right away?
Apollonia: The original was something I commissioned a while back.
Apollonia: Eugen... I had it specially made for you.
Eugen: ...!
Apollonia: Do you remember what you said to me before in Auguste?
Eugen: Heh... I won't ask you to trust me.
Eugen: But I'll keep waiting until you do.
Apollonia: I thought you were only saying what was convenient for you.
Apollonia: But a part of me imagined it... That there would actually be a day that I'd come to believe in you.
Eugen: ...!
Apollonia: So I had a gift prepared in anticipation of that occasion.
Eugen: ...
Apollonia: The other day, my memories and will were apparently manifested into the form of this gun.
Eugen: ...
Apollonia: How long do you intend to gawk? Did you forget how to speak?
Apollonia: Or are you about to tell me again, like you did in the past, that a gun isn't meant for a child's hands?
Eugen: You know I won't do that now... I'm just... I dunno what to say.
Apollonia's sarcastic joke finally spurs Eugen into taking the gun into his own hands.
Eugen: Thanks, Apollo.
Apollonia: I can guarantee it works well. Just make sure you keep it maintained.
Eugen: Right.
He cradles the gun as if it were a precious artifact.
Eugen: You had this made... 'specially for me...
Eugen: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine...
Apollonia: Hey... Don't burst out into tears here. You'll cause a scene.
Eugen: Sorry, you're right... This is a time for celebratin'!
Eugen: Haha, guess this old man's gotten emotional over the years!
Apollonia: Here. Use this handkerchief.
After numerous hardships, Eugen and Apollonia have taken a step forward together.
What feels like a warm sea breeze caresses their cheeks, watching over their reunion.
Apollonia: Thanks for coming back... Dad.
The words, whispered as they are, don't reach Eugen's ears.
But the warm atmosphere and his happy tears are more than enough for now.