Scenario:What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost - Chapter 3: Lies - Episode 3

What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost - Chapter 3: Lies - Episode 3

Space-time distortion in the Celestial Strait reveals to the crew an illusion of the past. They witness a confrontation between Lucifer and the Astral Lucilius and learn of Lucilius's ultimate test subject, which has the power to destroy the world.

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Peeking from between the clouds are visions of past events that fade away almost as soon as they manifest.

(Captain) and company stand in shock and awe at the morass of visions, cognizant that they are getting glimpses into the past.

Vyrn: Hey, is this what you meant by space-time distortion?

Rackam: Hm, I suppose it must've been a reference to these visions...

Rosetta: This all really happened... I remember that airship in particular.

???: ...

Lyria: Isn't that—

Katalina: Aah!

???: Why the sudden interest?

Lucifer: Tell me, my friend. What more can you tell me about the rebellion of the primal beasts?

???: Rebellion? It was more akin to a large number of them rampaging simultaneously. So much so that I, as their creator, came under suspicion.

Lucifer: You mean to say those suspicions ring false?

???: And I suppose you mean to say those suspicions ring true?

Lucifer: I know you were responsible...

???: Oh?

Lucifer: Archangels serving directly under you have been sewing the seeds of sedition all over the skies.

Lucifer: The rebellion and its failure were all part of your plan from the beginning.

Lucifer: But why would an Astral like you—

???: I deemed it the most efficient way to amass cores. Thanks to which, now I'm able to proceed with experiments into the forbidden.

???: Humph... Is that all you have to say, Lucifer?

Lucifer: What's your end goal? I was under the impression your primary goal was to research evolution. But your actions say otherwise.

???: I've come to a conclusion on what evolution leads to. As have you, I'm sure.

???: The skies, the stars, people... All part of our shattered Creator, straining towards homeostasis.

???: To follow the Creator's every whim, confined to the cradle allotted to us...

???: Is most depressing. Wouldn't you agree?

???: My test subject, created from the innumerable cores I've gathered, is my monument of defiance toward the Creator. As if I'd piled up pebbles to erect a tower, hoping for a glimpse of his face.

Lucifer: You intend to continue creating these monstrosities, any one of which could destroy the world, merely to satisfy your rebellious heart?

???: Hehehe... I knew we wouldn't see eye to eye. And that you'd confront me about it.

Lucifer: Lucilius!

Lucilius: ...!

Lucifer: ...

Lucilius: What a pointless thing you've done... Those who know my research...

Lucilius: Will carry on my legacy...

Lucifer: I'll take my chances with the skies.

Lucilius: ...

Vyrn: What... did we just witness?

Lyria: I-I don't know... Only that—

Rosetta: That Lucifer stopped Lucilius, the Astral researcher who planned to create endless threats to the safety of our world.

Io: What was all that talk about his legacy though? Does that mean those dangers still exist today?

Rackam: Crap! How are we losing altitude?

Eugen: Oh hell! Must be the magnetism that operates in this area.

Vyrn: The clouds directly below are whipping into a funnel! It's like they're sucking us in!

Lyria: We're going to fall with the ship at this rate!