Scenario:Fraux - Indomitable Strength
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Indomitable Strength
As (Captain) and company prepare to face off against the Inchoate World, he deactivates all the Arcarum primals, then forces the replicated world to converge on him. Fraux and The Devil fail to escape with the rest of the crew.
After overcoming numerous trials, (Captain) and company finally reach the Inchoate World.
The being that appears before them exudes a far more menacing aura than the previous time the crew confronted him.
Lecia: That's... the Inchoate World? Why does he look so different from...
Inchoate World: Your resolve has brought you far, foreign elements of the new world.
Inchoate World: And foolish Evokers and Arcarum who dare rebel against your god.
The overpowering air about the Inchoate World almost seems to take physical form.
(Captain) and company are equal parts cautious and fearful.
Fraux: Don't worry, everyone. I'll protect you.
Fraux: No matter how strong The World may be, losing is out of the question. Because I have you all here by my side.
Fraux: All right, Devil. It's time to unleash all that hatred you've been harboring for so long.
The Devil: Ahh...
The Devil: At last, the moment has arrived to fulfill my greatest desire. My form trembles with joy.
The Devil: Hear me, false god. Having renewed the covenant with my pactbearer, I shall never again be subject to your control.
The Devil: Know my wrath by your destruction.
Inchoate World: How pitiful. The lowly beast has strayed far from the objective of its sublime maker.
Inchoate World: I will show you firsthand the difference in power between creator and created.
Inchoate World: As creator, I hereby issue a decree to the Arcarum.
Inchoate World: You shall all be disposed of. Never will you get in my way again.
The Devil: ...
Fraux: Devil?
The Devil: ...
Fraux: Hey, Devil! What's wrong!
There is no response. The Arcarum primal has come to a complete standstill, as if devoid of life.
Inchoate World: Do not expect it to answer. For I have cast out the Arcarum.
Inchoate World: It can no longer move and will lose shape soon enough.
Vyrn: Wh-what's that supposed to mean!
Vyrn: What exactly did ya do!
Inchoate World: I merely discarded my creation—nothing more, nothing less. It was but a thrall before its creator.
Inchoate World: I was the one who manufactured the Arcarum out of primal beast cores that saw their end during the time of the War.
Inchoate World: It may have developed a sense of self and betrayed me, but it is by my hand that it was given life.
Inchoate World: Never underestimate your maker. The Arcarum lack the means to resist my commands.
Inchoate World: From the very outset, each of their fates rested within the palms of my hands.
Lyria: But then, that means we...
Inchoate World: Yes. All the time you've spent, bonds you've forged—it was all for naught.
Fraux: Devil, you have to wake up! The enemy you despise so much is right in front of you! What happened to defeating him?
Fraux: You can't let things end here! We haven't accomplished anything yet!
Fraux: Devil! Answer me, please...
Fraux: Don't die and leave your vessel behind!
The Devil shows no sign of hearing Fraux's plaintive cries. The only sound is that of her ragged, frustrated breathing.
Inchoate World: I fear I am beginning to lose interest. Despite your immense power as an Evoker, you do naught but lament your circumstances.
Fraux: World... Why are you doing this?
Fraux: How can you toy with the lives of others as though they're your own? What could possibly make you think that's okay?
Inchoate World: Make no mistake—they are my own. The lives of the Arcarum have belonged to me, their creator, from the very beginning.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: I just don't understand you.
Inchoate World: Know your place, fool. You dare seek to comprehend the infinite wisdom of your god? Such conduct is no less than blasphemy.
Inchoate World: Considering your Evoker has gone senile, that makes you just as worthless for forming a pact with her, wouldn't you agree?
The Devil: ...
Inchoate World: Ah, yes. Your time is already up.
Fraux: Ngh...
Fraux: It's all my fault. I wasn't strong enough.
Fraux: I'm so sorry, Devil...
Gently touching the arm of The Devil's silent, lifeless figure, Fraux hangs her head helplessly.
With his foes having seemingly lost all will to fight, the Inchoate World is confident of victory.
Inchoate World: Well, I suppose you're not entirely without merit. The data you've gathered has proven to be especially valuable.
Inchoate World: I'll make sure that none of it goes to waste.
Inchoate World: Be glad that your efforts will form a cornerstone of the new world long after you have been wiped out.
The replicated world trembles violently as he utters those words.
The fabric of reality twists and bends as the world around them begins dissipating into palish particles that converge on the Inchoate World.
Vyrn: What the—
Choose: That's our cue to run!
Lyria: R-right!
Monika: Lecia, give the order to withdraw!
Lecia: On it!
Fraux: Don't worry, Devil. I won't give up. I'll bring you back, no matter what.
While (Captain) and company begin their hasty retreat, Fraux alone remains unmoving at The Devil's side.
Vyrn: Hey, Fraux! Hurry up and get over here!
Lyria: We have to escape! Together!
Fraux: ...
(Captain)...
(Captain)...
Seeing the captain's desperately outstretched hand, Fraux hesitates momentarily before quietly shaking her head.
Fraux: I'm sorry, (Captain). I can't leave. I don't want to leave The Devil all alone.
Fraux: Besides, if I stick around, I might be able to figure out a way to revive The Devil.
Fraux: Not that I can know for sure.
Prepared to take Fraux by force if necessary, (Captain) reaches out to grasp her shoulder. However...
The moment the captain makes contact, Fraux's shoulder turns to dust and begins to crumble.
Fraux: ...!
Vyrn: Fraux!
Fraux: I'm sorry, everyone...
(Captain) and company watch in horror as the bodies of both Evoker and primal transform into particles and meld with the Inchoate World.
Vyrn: This can't be happenin'...
Lyria: Fraux!
As Vyrn and Lyria fall into a stunned silence, unable to believe their eyes, (Captain) alone rushes forward.
Fraux must surely still be fighting. The fierce determination in her eyes remains burned into the captain's retinas.
Suddenly, a hand grabs (Captain)'s arm from behind.
Monika: What are you doing, (Captain)! We need to get away!
Choose: No way am I leaving them behind!
Vyrn: Yeah! What (Captain) said!
Lyria: Fraux puts everyone else before herself! She's always trying to protect others!
Lyria: So we want to protect her too.
Lyria: And besides, her dream hasn't come true yet! She said she wanted to meet someone again... someone dear to her!
Lyria: I want to make sure that happens!
Monika, looking conflicted, refuses to let the captain take another step toward the Inchoate World.
(Captain) brushes off Monika's hand and turns back around. However...
Monika: Sorry, (Captain).
Feeling a powerful impact from behind...
(Captain) slumps to the ground.
Monika: Hate me if you want, but I can't afford to lose you too.
Moments before losing consciousness...
The captain is able to make out Monika's apology.
Contending with some dizziness, (Captain) slowly gets up from bed.
Lyria: Thank goodness you're finally awake!
Vyrn: You sure had us worried, (Captain).
The captain turns to hear the relieved voices of trusted companions.
Monika: This is our frontline base.
Monika: I knocked you out cold earlier and had you brought here.
Now understanding what had happened, (Captain)'s expression is one of shock.
Lecia: Um... (Captain). Please don't hold a grudge against Monika.
Lecia: She was only trying to save you.
A pained expression overtakes the captain's face.
Choose: What happened afterward?
Monika: (Captain)... Follow me.
Monika: It's faster if I show you directly.
(Captain) and company follow Monika out of the room.
Having come outside, the crew looks above to find a giant sphere the size of a floating island.
Monika: That showed up all of a sudden after we escaped from the replicated world.
Monika: According to the survey team's report, there's an entire world nestled within the sphere. A world never seen before.
Monika: And the sphere has been getting larger over time.
Monika: It doesn't show signs of stopping either, which means it'll only be a matter of time before...
All turn pale as they imagine the worst possible outcome.
Lyria: I can sense the Inchoate World's presence from that sphere.
Vyrn: So you're sayin' that thing's basically the Inchoate World?
Lyria: Most likely...
Choose: Fraux must be in there...
Lyria's and Vyrn's expressions cloud at the thought.
Monika: Our world will be swallowed up by that thing sooner or later if we don't do something about it.
Monika: The situation's dire, but that's no reason to curl up and wait for death.
Monika: I realize you're probably still mad at me, but (Captain)... Won't you lend us your strength?
Choose: Like you even need to ask!
Vyrn: You said it! We'll do whatever it takes to save Fraux and The Devil!
Lyria: Yeah! There's still so much more I want to know about Fraux and her friend!
Monika: Thank you. We're indebted to you, (Captain).
They look up to the sphere once more.
Their resolve to save their dear friends burns bright.
Indomitable Strength: Scene 2
Awakening in her childhood home, Fraux is forced to relive her traumatizing past before witnessing a vision of her long-lost friend Rios in the present, which leaves her feeling hopeless. But thanks to The Devil revealing that the world is a fabrication and that she is not alone, the Evoker's spirits are restored.
Fraux: Ngh... Where am I?
Slowly regaining consciousness, Fraux surveys her surroundings, shaking her head in an attempt to clear the cobwebs from her mind.
Perhaps due to the sun setting outside, the dimly lit room appears somewhat hazy. Her eyes fall upon a familiar array of furniture.
A dresser stands against the wall, lined with cosmetics and a beautifully designed light fixture. The bed is covered in flowery sheets.
Fraux: Oh... Now this takes me back.
There can be no doubt in Fraux's mind—this is her childhood home.
Fraux: I wasn't planning on returning anytime soon, yet here I am. But why?
Suddenly recalling the events that had transpired, she is overcome with a sense of urgency.
Fraux: That's right... I faced off against The World. And then The Devil just...
Fraux: I shouldn't be here right now. Something is definitely wrong.
Fraux: Right, where's The Devil? I'd better go look around!
Her strange situation taking a back seat, she dashes out of the room in search of The Devil.
Fraux: Devil! Dev—
While searching the nostalgic house high and low for The Devil, she suddenly comes face-to-face with someone unexpected.
Fraux's Mother: Oh, there you are.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: M... Mom...
The word unconsciously escapes her lips. As far as she can remember, it has been years since her mother last spoke to her—or even looked in her direction.
At that moment, a dense fog clouds her mind, causing her train of thought to come to a screeching halt.
Fraux: I remember now. This used to be my world. And my parents were like... this.
Fraux's Mother: ...
Fraux's Mother: What would you like for dinner, dear?
Fraux's Father: Hmm... Well, why don't we go out for a change? It's your birthday today, isn't it?
Fraux's Mother: Oh, I almost forgot! What a lovely idea. Goodness, what should I wear?
Fraux: ...
Watching as her mother disappears into the bedroom humming a song, Fraux makes no effort to call out to her.
If she so much as utters a sound, her parents will be forced to notice her. Their tranquil hearts will be thrown into disarray.
Refusing to acknowledge each other's presence had always been the most effective way to preserve peace in their household.
Fraux: (A birthday... When was the last time anyone celebrated one of mine?)
Fraux: (Well, whatever.)
Fraux: (I've had enough of seeing my parents worn and weary because of me.)
Fraux: (I don't want them to deny my existence.)
Fraux: (Being ignored is nothing compared to that. And it's easier for me too.)
All at once, her frame of mind reverts to its original nature—one of apathy.
The sensation had been an all-too-familiar companion during her childhood.
Before long, Fraux loses her last shred of willpower, and all memories of The Devil and the crew fade from her mind.
Woman 1: Why, if it isn't Fraux. You look just as beautiful as ever. Ugh, I'm so jealous, it's killing me.
Woman 2: Oh how I wish I could trade for that face of yours. But only for a day!
Woman 1: Why a day?
Woman 2: Because she's like a magnet for weirdos! Talk about scary!
Woman 1: Come to think of it, that's true! Hahaha!
Fraux: (Even when someone actually speaks to me, their intentions are nothing but malicious.)
Fraux: (No one even tries to talk to me normally. As an equal...)
Fraux: (Why...)
Man 1: Hey, Fraux. Would you believe I got dumped the other day? I'm so lonely... but you'll comfort me, won't you? You're a sweetheart like that.
Man 2: Hey, who said you could hog her for yourself!
Fraux, I need some comforting too! Not that I've been dumped or anything! Hahaha!
Fraux, I need some comforting too! Not that I've been dumped or anything! Hahaha!
Fraux: (They want me... They need me... They're in trouble.)
Fraux: (I have to help them.)
Fraux: (If I do... maybe someday they'll see me for who I really am. Maybe someone will love me.)
Fraux: (And even if that never happens... Actually, I'm sure it won't. But even so, I...)
Fraux: I love everyone... so it's okay.
Man 1: Huh? What was that?
Fraux: Sorry, it's nothing. You said you're feeling lonely, right? Let's see, if I were in your shoes...
Fraux: I'd sing and dance together with a good friend. It's a lot of fun, and you don't have to worry about being alone!
Man 1: Come on, you know that's not what I meant. You're never any fun...
Man 1: And by "friend," you must mean Rios, right?
Fraux: ...!
Upon hearing the name, Fraux's eyes widen.
Man 2: Rios, huh? I want to get to know Fraux better, but she's always butting in!
Man 1: No matter how much I try to keep her away, she's just too good.
Fraux: (Rios...)
How could she have forgotten? The moment she mutters her precious friend's name, she is enveloped by a bright light.
Fraux: ...?
Fraux opens her eyes to find herself standing in a meadow.
Fraux: I know this place...
The scene before her is none other than a field of flowers that bloomed every spring, where she and Rios had spent much of their time.
???: Fraux? Look at you spacing out again. Are you tired or something?
Fraux: Rios!
Rios: ...?
What's up? Still half out of it?
What's up? Still half out of it?
Fraux: Wait... Huh? Did I doze off?
Rios: Nope, you were talking normally up until a second ago.
Fraux: Oh... right. I just suddenly had this feeling that I hadn't seen your face in a really long time...
Rios: Sounds like you really are tired. Did you get tangled up with some weirdo again? Or maybe you jumped into the fire yourself?
Fraux: No, no, don't worry!
Fraux: Anyway...
Fraux: Look at this!
Rios: Hmm? Is that a hairpin? It's really pretty! But what about it?
Fraux: You saved me again the other day, remember?
Rios: Did I?
Fraux: Yeah, you did! Someone asked me to hunt monsters in the forest, but I ended up getting swarmed.
Fraux: Thanks to you coming to my rescue, I made it out without a single scratch!
Rios: What're you talking about? You would've been perfectly fine even if I hadn't shown up.
Fraux: Well, maybe, but still! The two of us were able to get the job done faster, so it was a big help. This is my way of thanking you!
Rios: Sheesh... Like I always say, I don't need any thanks.
Rios: I'm just doing what I want to do.
Rios: I sing when I want to sing, dance when I want to dance, and eat when I want to eat.
Rios: And I wreak havoc when I want to wreak havoc! That's how I live my life without a care in the world!
Fraux: Hehehe. I love how much of a free spirit you are, Rios.
Fraux: But that's not relevant right now!
Fraux: Here, sit down and turn your head! I'll put it on for you.
Rios: Yes, ma'am. Thanks!
Fraux: This should be a good spot...
Fraux: Yeah, that's perfect! It looks great on you!
Rios: Really? Wish I could see it. Too bad we don't have a mirror.
Fraux: Guess you'll have to wait till you get home!
Fraux: Hey, Rios.
Rios: Yeah?
Fraux: We'll see each other tomorrow... right?
Rios: Huh? Where'd that come from?
Fraux: Don't worry about it! Come on, promise me!
Rios: Okay, okay.
Rios: I... pro... mise...
Rios's voice distorts and fades away. Before Fraux can react, she is already engulfed in darkness.
Fraux's Voice: Huh? Rios?
Fraux's Voice: What's going on? I can't see a thing! Rios? Riooos!
Fraux's Voice: Huh? Where... am I?
Though bewildered at first by the sudden change of scenery, Fraux is overcome with relief upon spotting her friend.
Rios: ...
Fraux's Voice: Oh, Rios!
Fraux's Voice: Hey, where are we?
Fraux's Voice: Rio—
Huh? That's weird. Her face looks different somehow...
Huh? That's weird. Her face looks different somehow...
The person standing before her is unmistakably her precious friend. However, something about her features strikes Fraux as odd.
There is no trace of the childlike innocence present only moments before, as though she has suddenly become an adult.
Fraux's Voice: It's like I'm looking at a grown-up Rios.
Fraux's Voice: ...!
Fraux's Voice: (That's right... What's going on? I gave her that hairpin in the flower field years ago. It didn't just happen.)
Fraux's Voice: (Rios disappeared soon afterward, and a lot of time passed. And yet... it's as though I'm reliving it...)
Rios: ...
Fraux's Voice: (Ah... Then what I'm seeing right now is...)
Fraux's Voice: (Not the Rios from back then... but the Rios of the present. I'm sure of it.)
As Fraux tries to make sense of the situation, a soothing song reaches her ears—one that Rios had often sung for her in the past.
Fraux's Voice: Rios... Rios!
Girl: Look, Madam! Rios is singing again!
Woman: Why, she certainly is. Her voice is as lovely as ever.
Man: Sure would be great if she could join us up on stage someday! I want everyone to hear her sing!
Woman: There's no need to rush things.
Isn't that right, Rios?
Isn't that right, Rios?
Rios: ...
Hehe.
Hehe.
Girl: Hey, she laughed!
Surrounded by peace and calm, Rios continues to sing, laughing softly.
As though Fraux's absence is of little consequence to Rios.
As though her absence is completely unrecognized.
As though... she had never existed in the first place.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: No... It can't be! I'm special to Rios! I... know I am...
Woman 1: It must have been something you did. You chased your own friend away!
Woman 2: Maybe you weren't even friends after all!
Fraux: No... That's not true. Or... maybe it is?
Fraux: Hey, Rios. Were we really never friends?
Rios: ...
Fraux: I... wanted to see you. I wanted to find you again and make sure. I wanted to hear it from your own mouth.
Fraux: That we were... friends.
Fraux: But... we weren't? You really... didn't think of us as friends?
Fraux: Answer me... Rios!
Rios: ...
Hehe.
Hehe.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: Please, Rios... Tell me it's not true...
Fraux casts her eyes downward, unaware that the scene has changed once again until she hears the familiar voices of her friends.
Vyrn: I hate to admit it, but it's too late.
Lyria: Yeah. There's nothing we can do.
Fraux: Vyrn? Lyria? (Captain)?
Fraux: This is... what happened after The Devil and I were absorbed by The World?
Vyrn: We've got our own goals to accomplish on our journey, so we gotta move on.
Lyria: Yeah. As for Fraux...
Vyrn & Lyria: Let's leave her.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: No...
Fraux: Wait... Don't go.
Fraux: Please... Don't you abandon me too.
Fraux: I don't want to be alone.
Fraux: Please... I beg you.
Fraux: Ahh...
Fraux: I knew it...
Fraux: They're all leaving me behind...
The Devil: You are mistaken.
Having uttered the words in self-mockery, Fraux is surprised to receive a reply.
Fraux: Devil?
The Devil: If you fall here, my ambition of driving The World to ruin will not be realized.
The Devil: Thus, you must heed only my words henceforth.
Fraux: Okay...
The Devil: The words and actions of the young skydwellers just now were lies. They were naught but a fabrication created by The World.
Fraux: ...
The Devil: Remember. Remember the true words that the young skydwellers once spoke to you.
Fraux: The... true words?
The Devil: The girl in blue. She said that she wished to know more about you. That she wished to be your friend.
Fraux: Lyria...
The Devil: Her companion spoke little, but merely took your hand.
Fraux: (Captain)...
The Devil's plainspoken words slowly restore the light to Fraux's eyes, causing the fog clouding her mind to lift.
The Devil: The young skydwellers harbor no ill will toward you. Only genuine interest and concern.
Fraux: ...
I see.
I see.
The Devil: Furthermore, I am bound to you through our pact.
The Devil: Therefore... it is impossible for me to truly leave you alone.
Fraux: ...
The Devil: Lastly... you yourself made a declaration.
The Devil: That you did not wish to give up for anything.
Fraux: Yeah... You're right.
The corners of Fraux's mouth curl upward slightly. The Devil understands that this is not a languid smile of resignation.
Fraux: Hehe. You're not using that sweet tone to take advantage of me like you used to, Devil.
The Devil: I have determined that such behavior is no longer necessary.
Fraux: That's true. What you gave me weren't words of encouragement or comfort.
Fraux: They were just facts presented without even a hint of warmth. But...
Fraux: That's exactly why I can trust them.
Indomitable Strength: Scene 3
In breaking the illusion, Fraux seized a portion of The World's power, enabling her and The Devil to confront him again. In danger of being destroyed, The World ejects the two outside the spherical world, where they reunite with the crew aboard the Grandcypher.
Enveloped in light, Fraux's surroundings slowly begin to regain color. Her eyes immediately land on a familiar black figure.
Fraux: Morning, Devil.
The Devil: Indulging in slumber under such circumstances is the height of depravity. I ask that you put forth the utmost effort to make amends.
Fraux: Yeah, okay. But you know, you're the one who fell asleep first.
Fraux: I expect you to work just as hard—to make up for making me worry.
The Devil: ...
Fraux: Hehe... Thanks, Devil.
Fraux: You gave me the courage I needed. You reminded me... that I'm not alone anymore.
Placing her hand to her chest, Fraux suddenly realizes that her appearance has changed.
Fraux: Wait, what happened to my outfit? And it feels like I'm stronger too.
Fraux: Huh. Can't say I mind this.
The Devil: I sense a change within you.
Fraux: Yeah. There's a great power welling up inside me. I can't wait to try it out.
Her expression more bewitching than ever before, Fraux turns her gaze to the Inchoate World.
Fraux: Hehe. Something tells me that The Devil's wish is finally going to come true.
Inchoate World: You appear to have forgotten that this is my domain. Your lives are in my hands.
Inchoate World: Do you truly expect me to succumb to your fragile, twisted connection?
Fraux: I do, in fact. Sorry if that's not what you wanted to hear.
The Devil: My nemesis. You shall fall before this fragile, twisted connection of which you speak.
A burst of flame erupts beneath Fraux and The Devil, from which countless gargantuan hands emerge.
Inchoate World: What do you seek to achieve with those hands? No matter how far you extend them, you cannot even hope to touch—
Inchoate World: What!
Fraux: Guess you were wrong about that. And the fun is only just beginning. It's my turn now...
Fraux: I'll use my legs to drive the point home!
Inchoate World: Gaah!
Fraux: Looks like that one hit too. Sorry, I'm a little too strong for my own good. Strong enough to stave off your attacks, even.
Inchoate World: Impudence! You believe that you can rival me with that pathetic display?
The Inchoate World unleashes countless beams of light at Fraux, but each and every one is repelled by The Devil's hands before they can reach her.
Inchoate World: Ngh...
Fraux: Have you figured it out yet? Your strength is no match for mine. But that shouldn't come as a surprise.
Fraux: My power is... Well, you'll see soon enough.
Inchoate World: I see. So you've absorbed my power.
Fraux: Huh, you're surprisingly calm.
Inchoate World: To think my creation would use my own power against me, even going so far as to bestow it upon a mere skydweller through your connection.
Inchoate World: Accursed fiend! You are not worthy of commanding the power of a new-world god!
Inchoate World: I will not permit any more corrosion! You intruders will be eliminated!
With a bellowing roar, the Inchoate World transforms the power it had been charging into a wave of energy and fires it at Fraux and The Devil.
The impact lifts the pair with ease, sending them flying into the air.
Fraux: So he's finally getting serious.
Too bad. We almost had him, Devil.
Too bad. We almost had him, Devil.
The Devil: We were a hair's breadth away. However, at the very least, we have verified that we are able to hold our own against him.
The Devil: We should return to the young skyfarers' ship at once and make our preparations.
Fraux: The crew?
At that moment, the vision of the crew shown to Fraux by the Inchoate World flashes back into her mind.
Fraux: ...
Fraux: No... It'll be fine. That was just a lie created by The World.
As Fraux murmurs to herself, The Devil spots a shadow moving toward them.
The Devil: The truth soars in.
Fraux: Huh?
Fraux follows The Devil's gaze to see an enormous airship speeding through the skies.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: It's (Captain) and the crew... They came for us?
Vyrn: Oh, I see 'em! They're over there!
Lyria: Really? Thank goodness they're both safe!
Vyrn: Hey, you guys okay? Hold tight—we're on our way!
The Devil's colossal arms tighten around Fraux as they hover in the air.
Catching sight of the pair, (Captain) and the crew race toward them.
Soon Fraux and The Devil are safely aboard the Grandcypher.
They fill the crew in on the events that had transpired within the sphere, as well as their conversation with The World.
Vyrn: Dang, all that was goin' on inside the sphere? Sounds rough, you two.
Lyria: I'm so glad you're okay...
Fraux: You were worried about us? About me?
Lyria: Of course we were! You're our precious friend!
Fraux: Friend...
Vyrn: Honestly, we weren't sure there was any hope when you guys disappeared...
Vyrn: But we don't like givin' up either!
Fraux: ...
Thanks, Vyrn, Lyria... and (Captain).
Thanks, Vyrn, Lyria... and (Captain).
Fraux: Would you all be willing to see our battle through to the end... whatever that end may be?
Fraux: Actually, let me rephrase that—I want you to stay.
Lyria: Absolutely!
Seeing (Captain) and company nodding vigorously, Fraux's expression relaxes in relief.
Her smile—like a flower blooming—is exactly what the crew had wished to see ever since their unexpected parting.
Lyria: This is where the real battle begins!
Vyrn: Still, how're we supposed to get into that sphere?
Fraux: That won't be a problem.
Vyrn: Wait, seriously?
Fraux: You see, that's a manifestation of The World's psyche, originally created for us Evokers and Arcarum primal beasts.
Fraux: I know it sounds strange, but The Devil and I are inherently compatible with it.
Fraux: And now that we've absorbed The World's power, it's even easier for us to interfere with that sphere.
Vyrn: Does that mean we can get inside?
Fraux: Yeah. We should be able to square off against The World without being eliminated as foreign entities.
Fraux: Right, Devil?
The Devil: Without a doubt.
Sensing that The Devil seems to be in unusually high spirits, Fraux feels a twinge of joy.
Vyrn: Then all that's left is to get in there!
Fraux: Yep.
It's finally time, Devil.
It's finally time, Devil.
The Devil: We meet on the field of battle once more. And this time, I shall lead my old enemy to his ruin.
Fraux: Devil... Up until now, the only emotion I could sense from you was hatred.
Fraux: But I've always thought that was sad.
The Devil: ...
Lyria: Fraux...
Fraux: Even after being released from The World's chains, your heart is still held captive by your hatred for him.
Fraux: I want to help you be free.
Fraux: That's my reason for fighting The World. I finally understand.
The Devil: Even under these circumstances, you still hold others above yourself. You truly never change.
Lyria: Yeah! That's our Fraux!
Vyrn: Don't worry! We'll be here with ya every step of the way!
Fraux: Lyria, Vyrn... Thank you so much.
Fraux: Come on, let's go. We'll take down The World. And after that...
Choose: We'll come back here together!
Fraux: (Captain)... Yeah!
The connection between Fraux and The Devil has been disregarded by The World as being both frail and warped.
However, that very bond may serve as a powerful weapon against him.
Side by side, Fraux and the Devil stare boldly at The World's sphere, filled with a sense of something akin to confidence.
Indomitable Strength: Scene 4
The crew reenters the sphere to stop the Inchoate World once and for all. He sees the appearance of the crew as a trial to be overcome before world creation can happen and awaits their arrival at the center of the sphere.
The crew steps inside the floating sphere to settle matters with the Inchoate World.
Vyrn: Whoa... What's with this place...
Lyria: The many different colors mixed together is making my eyes go round...
The wild color scheme is extremely unsettling, violently distorting the captain's perceptions.
Fraux: Is everyone okay?
Vyrn: Urgh... I'm gonna be sick just standin' here. Are you really not fazed by this at all, Fraux?
Fraux: Nope, The Devil and I are perfectly fine.
Lyria: You are Fraux, right? Your clothes and aura have changed so much, it's almost like you're a completely different person.
Fraux: Oh, sorry about that. I can see why you'd be surprised.
Fraux: The power I share with The Devil seems to resonate with this space created by The World.
Fraux: In other words, the boost we've gained by reversing The World's power to control us is manifesting itself.
Fraux: Does that make sense?
Fraux: The Devil absorbing The World's power probably has something to do with it too though.
Vyrn: You sure you oughta be usin' that Inchoate guy's power? What if it's not safe?
Fraux: Hehe, I appreciate the concern. But don't worry. I know for a fact that I can go head-to-head with The World in this form.
Fraux: Right, Devil?
The Devil: While it is highly unpleasant to feel his power within me...
The Devil: When I consider that he will soon be defeated by his own power that has been siphoned off and transformed...
The Devil: The discomfort is a small price to pay.
Vyrn: Huh... Y'know, you're a lot more of a chatterbox than usual.
Fraux: Well, we're finally going to defeat The World. I'm sure The Devil's over the moon.
Vyrn: Ready and rarin' to go, are ya? Heh, then let's do this—together!
Lyria: We're counting on you! But you can count on us too, okay?
Fraux: Thanks, you two. That's just the encouragement I needed.
Fraux: Well, we'd better be going. The World's not going to kick the bucket on his own.
Fraux: We'll free The Devil from all that hatred... and then we'll return to the ship—each and every one of us.
Bracing themselves for what may come, the crew proceed onward to the center of the multicolored world.
Inchoate World: You lot again.
Vyrn: Gwah! You got us good last time, and now we're gonna get payback!
Inchoate World: What more could you want from me? I have no more business with you. You nuisances are a waste of time—
Inchoate World: No, wait... I see how it is. Defeating your group is the final trial I must overcome before the new world comes to fruition.
Fraux: That's a pretty reckless way of thinking. Sounds like The Devil's had more of an influence on you than on me.
Fraux: But you're the one who's wasting our time here. Don't think we're going to accommodate your schedule.
Fraux: We'll crush your dream of creating a new world, as well as this hapless fate that connects us.
Inchoate World: A birth becomes that much more meaningful after successful completion of a trial. And a trial exists to be overcome...
Inchoate World: Very well then. I welcome you all to be the final sacrifices to mark the true completion of my task.
The Inchoate World seems to disappear, blending into his multicolored surroundings.
The crew's march toward the center of the sphere continues.
Categories:
- Scenario Character: Lecia
- Scenario Character: Inchoate World
- Scenario Character: Fraux
- Scenario Character: The Devil
- Scenario Character: Vyrn
- Scenario Character: Lyria
- Scenario Character: Monika
- Character Fate Scenario
- Lvl Cap Fate
- Scenario Character: Fraux's Mother
- Scenario Character: Fraux's Father
- Scenario Character: Woman 1
- Scenario Character: Woman 2
- Scenario Character: Man 1
- Scenario Character: Man 2
- Scenario Character: ???
- Scenario Character: Rios
- Scenario Character: Fraux's Voice
- Scenario Character: Girl
- Scenario Character: Woman
- Scenario Character: Man
- Scenario Character: Vyrn & Lyria
- Fate Gender Check