Scenario:Unbound Asterism - Chapter 2: Visible Light - Episode 2

Unbound Asterism - Chapter 2: Visible Light - Episode 2

Though Manamel is unharmed, the attack leaves the crew in a gloomy mood. (Captain) tells the others that it is important they trust one another despite the situation. The crew divides into three groups. Feather, Randall, and Fiorito are sparring with Ragazzo to help with his memory when suddenly, Nereus appears and reveals herself to be one of Navis's Chairmen.

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The next morning, (Captain) and company head to the infirmary to meet up with the others.

However, they are met with a disquieting atmosphere.

Lyria: You were attacked by someone, Manamel?

Manamel: I'm fine... Vega fought them off.

Randall: You call this fine? You're lucky you didn't get hurt...

Late last night, a figure had appeared in the dark, swinging a blade.

Suspicious Shadow: ...!

Vegalta: ...!

Tikoh: What was that!

Troue: Ngh... What's the matter?

Manamel: Someone tried to attack me just now! Vega managed to—

Manamel: Huh?

Ragazzo: Where... is the person now?

Fiorito: Looks like everyone in this room just woke up...

Manamel: How... What is happening?

Cupitan: Do you think... it's the traitor again?

Manamel: I've been sick and stuck in bed plenty of times and it was fine. I'm used to being by myself.

Vyrn: First Troue gets attacked, and now Manamel...

Tikoh: Manamel was the one to realize there's a traitor, so maybe the person wanted her out of the way...

Manamel: ...

Tikoh: Hm? What's the matter, Manamel?

Manamel: ...
Nothing.

Manamel: You were here in the room too, Troue. Can't you, like, look at their memories or something?

Troue: I'm sorry... I can't feel any strong emotions—like bad feelings or murderous intent—left behind this time either...

Troue: Actually, um... I should have asked earlier. I don't think we're acquainted...

Manamel: Oh, right. I'm Manamel. The super cutest in all the skies.

Troue: Super cutest? It's... nice to meet you!

Kolulu: Allow me to start your morning routine and get you caught up for the day!

Kolulu: First, let's take a look at your notebook! After that, you can delve into your sword's memories and...

Kolulu begins to help Troue with his memories as usual.

While the two are catching up, the rest of the crew discuss the next plan of action.

Vyrn: So what do we do? We'll be in trouble if we make any wrong moves.

Manamel: But we'll be doing exactly what they want us to do if we just stand around.

Feather: If they're going this far, there's gotta be something they really don't want us to know... or something more to this island, right?

Randall: Should we keep looking around? Unless that's actually what they're hoping we'll do.

Cupitan: Right... This does remind me of what happened on Stella Island.

Fiorito: ...

The crew continue to think on their situation, casting suspicious glances at one another.

1. Let's trust each other first.

Choose: Let's trust each other first.

(Captain) explains that if they don't trust each other and work together, the situation is only going to get worse.

Since none of them know what the enemy wants, all they can do right now is continue with their investigation on Horoscopes.

Tikoh: (Captain)'s right... Being suspicious of each other is only going to work to the enemy's advantage.

Randall: Yeah. We still have to look at the ruins south of here... and talk to Lodi.

Feather: Not to mention, Ragazzo still needs his memories back. Once he remembers, we might be able to get some new info on what to do from here!

Ragazzo: Y-yeah! Hopefully I can be of help.

Vyrn: Let's move together as much as possible. How about we split up into teams?

After some discussion, Feather, Randall, and Fiorito are left to accompany Ragazzo.

Manamel, Kolulu, and Troue are to continue searching for Lodi...

While (Captain), Vyrn, Lyria, Cupitan, and Tikoh will go to investigate the ruins.

Tikoh: Guess we'll see each other later then... Let's meet up at the inn again before it gets dark.

Manamel: ...

Manamel: ...!

Suspicious Shadow: ...!

Manamel: (I'll keep quiet for now... I don't want the traitor to know.)

Feather, Randall, and Fiorito decide to head out to the town area with Ragazzo in tow.

Randall: Well then... How should we go about stimulating Ragazzo's memories?

Feather: Haha, why're you even asking? Isn't it obvious?

Randall: Wait... You aren't thinking of—

Feather: Hraaah!

Ragazzo: Hah!

Randall: Sigh... So this is what we end up doing after all.

Fiorito: Ahaha... Well, Feather's doing it out of goodwill.

Fiorito: And I can't deny that this side of Feather's helped me out before too.

Randall: Heh. All Ragazzo's getting out of this is a sore body. Feather's been going all out in his training with the Lion Khan Claw.

Fiorito: You say that... but I don't think you're being honest with yourself, Coach.

Ragazzo: Haaah!

Feather: Oho! I'm impressed, Ragazzo! Haven't lost your touch, huh?

Randall: Wha, his arm's spouting fire! Is that a feature of those artificial limbs?

Fiorito: Yep! I heard some mechanic buff in our crew put a lot of effort into making 'em.

Randall: I'm surprised he's able to use them right away... Feather might find himself with a few burns if he keeps holding back.

Fiorito: Muscle memory, maybe? He can still move so much even without his Horoscope.

Randall: Even without his Horoscope, huh...

Ragazzo: Pant, pant... One second, I need a break...

Feather: Good idea, let's take a breather!
Hey, Fiorito! Think we can spar in the meantime?

Fiorito: Do you even know what taking a break means?

Feather: 'Course I do!

Randall: Wait a minute! Feather, another one of your teeth fell out!

Feather: Whoa... You're right!

Fiorito: Are you really okay? Maybe you should get Tikoh to take a look at you.

Feather: Yeah... Guess I should pick this one up and make sure it's safe—

However, the moment Feather bends down to retrieve his tooth...

Feather: T-the tooth disappeared!

Fiorito: What? How did that—

Nereus: Do you wish to know?

Fiorito: ...!

Fiorito: How'd she get behind us! I couldn't even feel her presence...

The Two: It's that person from before!
You're that person from before!

Nereus: I shall give you one more thing.

Feather: Wha! What just happened?

Nereus: It seems you are ready.

Randall: ...!

Nereus: It has been some time. I am pleased to see that the Horoscopes have been of use to you.

Randall: Sure, they've been useful... That still doesn't make us happy to see you.

Nereus: It is as you say. In our previous encounter, I had left without offering even my name.

She gives a respectful bow before raising her head to look at Feather and the others.

Nereus: My name is Nereus.

Nereus: I am one seated upon the stars—one of the three Chairmen of Navis.

The Four: ...!

The four stand before Nereus, shocked by the revealing of her identity.

The graceful smile playing at her lips is indecipherable, as dark and mysterious as the very bottom of the ocean.