Scenario:Night Pareidolia - Chapter 6: Fusion - Episode 1

Night Pareidolia - Chapter 6: Fusion - Episode 1

Morilynn returns to the Hearth to find that (Captain) and company have already been defeated by Judah. With Argo's manifestation at hand, Morilynn unleashes their power against Judah's planet weapon to uncover his true wish, while Nereus observes calmly from afar under Manamel's watchful eye.

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At the innermost part of an austere research facility stands the Hearth, where the steadily darkening genesi resides.

There, Morilynn climbs a ladder to emerge before Judah.

Morilynn: I've returned, Judah.

Judah: Morilynn. What's the status of the remaining intruders?

Beside Judah stretches a pool of brilliant crimson, with the lifeless forms of (Captain) and the crew strewn about.

Morilynn: Impressive as always, Judah. It seems you've already dealt with them all.

Judah: Naturally. You've witnessed my combat prowess in the past, haven't you?

Morilynn: Yes. I've been by your side the whole time.

Judah: ...?

Ferdinand: Morilynn! You have to stop Judah!

Ferdinand: The genesi is almost completely black! If Argo manifests, then—

Felix: That's enough from you. Pleasant dreams.

Ferdinand: Rrrgh!

Near the enormous Hearth, Felix keeps watch over a tightly bound Ferdinand.

Ferdinand: Felix! Don't you understand? Argo can grant even the most horrifying wish—

Felix: Hehe! Knowing Judah's cunning and ruthlessness, his wish is bound to be something spectacular!

Felix: I'm so excited! I can't wait to see what happens!

Within the Hearth lies the genesi, now almost entirely blackened.

Judah: As Ferdinand says, Argo will soon manifest.

Judah: The long-held desire of my bloodline will be fulfilled. And my own wish as well.

Morilynn: Could I ask just one thing?

Morilynn: If your wish comes true... will you finally be able to smile?

Judah: What?

Morilynn: The moment I was born—when you imbued me with a soul—you were crying.

Morilynn: I've stayed close to you all this time, hoping for just one thing—to see you smile.

Judah: ...

Judah: That won't happen.

Morilynn: I see.

Upon hearing Judah's answer, Morilynn adopts a fighting stance.

Judah: What is the meaning of this?

Morilynn: It's my rebellious phase, Judah. My first time asserting myself.

Judah: ...!
I don't believe it... Thalassinus has been harmonized?

Morilynn: Won't you share your wish with me?

Morilynn: Together, we can come up with something that brings a smile to your face.

Morilynn: Like waking up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed every morning, getting super lucky with prizes, or having moths land right on your fingertips...

Morilynn unleashes the power of Thalassinus, changing into their thorn-wreathed form.

Judah: Whatever your actions, I have no intention of telling you anything.

Morilynn: Then I'm afraid I'll have to stop you. Fiorito entrusted me with this task as her last wish, you see.

Judah: ...

Morilynn: The planet weapon Asura. Its power is—

Judah: Evoca.

Spirits: ...

Judah: I'll put an end to this rebellious streak of yours right this instant—

In a corner of the impenetrable space, a figure quietly observes the image projected by the Nereus Staff.

Nereus: Judah's research never ceases to amaze. Combining Asura's ability with pseudo-accordance in order to utilize multiple Horoscopes...

Nereus: Luna... Can your hidden vessel truly contain this fate?

Manamel: Found you.

Nereus: Oh?

Nereus: You managed to locate me using my hair? The bonds of family certainly are remarkable.

Nereus: But your friends are in dire straits right now. Shouldn't you be rushing to their aid?

Manamel: I'm here to keep an eye on you. That's how we divvied up the jobs.

Nereus: You'll find it terribly dull watching me. This is Judah's constellation, after all.

Manamel: You said before that your goal is to collect the Horoscopes, right?

Manamel: But the Lion Khan Claw and Joyeuse have been destroyed. So what's your plan now?

Nereus: There's no need for concern. Though it was indeed an unfortunate turn of events...

Nereus: But just as Judah and his kin have spent so many ages scheming, I, too, have had ample time to prepare.

Smiling serenely, Nereus speaks in a tone as calm as the surface of a tranquil sea.

Her composed profile offers no clues as to her true intentions.