Part 92: Chapter L-13: The Last Trials

Part L-13: The Last Trials

Hey, Sue. There’s something I was wondering about Termina…

You too, huh? Well then, let’s go and ask her!


The Mysterious Goddess’ Mysterious Painting

This is a world inside of a painting. So do you exist inside it, as a part of that painting?

No. I found a rare painting with a world inside it, so I modified it and now live inside. Heheh… This world is wonderful, isn’t it? Red, dim, soothing…

Ah… So this is all created from your personal taste, Termina?

Hahaha! But what do you mean, modified it? Just who are you, Termina?

That doesn’t matter… I can’t hold it in anymore, anyway! Come on! Entertain me!




Hahaha! Wonderful. That was a great battle. Here’s your reward. Go ahead.



Come again, girls. Do you hear me? Make sure you come again!



Should have figured that Termina would have some primo loot waiting for us… Oh, that reminds me, Lydie! You know who looks a lot like Termina?

Do I… Yeah! What are the odds? Let’s head to the Dawn Realm straight away!


Palmyra’s Request

Yes, we have, but how did you know?

Because you smell like her.

We do? I’ve washed since then, thank you very much!

Hahaha, enough about personal hygiene. How much do you know about who Termina is?

Not much. She’s very powerful, sure, but we don’t know much more than that.

Termina, you see, is like my counterpart. My opposite. I create, and she destroys.

The Goddess of Destruction, then?

Yes. Even though she often doesn’t desire it, she’s just too strong, meaning she breaks things anyway. That’s led her to keep away from people. She really is kind, though, at heart…

So that’s her story…

This might be odd, coming from me, but I hope you’ll both be Termina’s friends. I know she can be obstinate, but she also gets very lonely…

Hehe, sure thing! We can’t turn down a request from a friend!

We like Termina too, after all! Leave it to us, Palmyra!

Thank you! I’ll leave Termina in your hands!

Well then, you heard her… Back to the Domain of Despair!


The Maiden of the End

You can tell just by the smell?

Hah, of course. We are like oil and water. Her stench defiles my nose. Palmyra told you about me, didn’t she?

The Goddess of Destruction, opposing the Goddess of Creation… That’s you, isn’t it, Termina?

That’s right. I am the Goddess of Destruction, She who lays waste to all. No matter how careful I am, and how much I don’t want to, in the end I destroy everything.

…

Lydie, Sue… Don’t come here again. I don’t want to destroy you.



Lydie is right. You can’t destroy us, Termina.

Enough with your foolishness! I am a goddess! Completely different from you mortals!

No, you’re not! You’re a girl, just like us!

Hehe… And a girl who can feel lonely, too.

If you won’t listen to me, then I’ll show you! Have a taste of my true power!



No, I’m not scared at all. We’ll never be scared of you, Termina.

If we can defeat you, even like this, Termina, will you let us keep on coming to see you?

Defeat me…? Never! You can never do that! Come, then! Let me show you true despair!



Hmm, here’s the game plan… Let’s use the Star Sprinkler, and prepare afterward…



Agh!! …In for a penny, in for a pound, huh?



Let’s go!!








You won’t escape!





Hmph!



…Stand back!!



Gah!!



Guess we’ll have to settle this the old-fashioned way… with a new trick up our sleeves!



Here I go!



Ugh… you win…

We win! We win!

We told you, didn’t we? You can’t destroy us, Termina.

Ah! Uwah! No! No, no, no! I may have lost this time, but eventually, eventually I will…

That’s enough, honestly. Can’t you even trust your friends, Termina?

Friends…? You would call me your friend?

Yes, of course! We’re your friends, Termina! Friends only get closer when they fight. We’re best friends by now, I reckon!



What? You think so?

Friends… I have friends! Hahaha!



S-Shut it! But if you insist, very well. I’ll let you call me your friend. Are you really sure about this, though? I’m the Goddess of Destruction. My power…

Enough! Friends or not, you’re about to make me angry. You don’t have to worry about that stuff!

Friends believe in each other. That means you can believe in us!

We won’t let you suffer like that, ever again. Understand?

Gah…! You’re just humans! How can you say things like that!

…Have you calmed down a little?

Yes. You cowards! Using tear gas on me like that…

What? We didn’t use any item.

S-Shut up! Admit it! In any case, I’ll choose to believe you. You’re my friends, after all. You’d better come and see me again. I’ll be waiting for you.

We’ll be back soon!

Hey, Lydie, you know someone who’d want to hear all about this?


The Maiden of Origin

Yes, that’s right. You hear things quickly, don’t you?

That’s the power of the divine! …I’m joking, actually. She came to see me. She was really happy, boasting about making some friends!

Hahaha, great! I’m glad to hear it.

It’s good, isn’t it? Thank you so much for your kindness to Termina! I don’t know if you’ll consider this a reward, but I’ll show you my own true power if you like?

Hold on!



A thousand times the strength, a thousand times the magic! Now the fun can really start!

H-H-Hold on! No need for that, Palmyra! No need to do that on our account, you can just turn back!

Oh, it’s no trouble! Let’s fight!

H-Hold it! Time out! Time…

Hahahaha! Defeat me if you can!



Hyaaaah!

Alright! That should buy us enough time for…



That was fun! Thanks for playing with me! Here’s a token of my thanks… Haaaaaaaaaah! Hah!



Right, I’m going to nap for a while… Please do come again.

You know what, I’m also pretty tired…

Me too. Let’s catch some shut eye, soon as we get home…
So that’s Palmyra and Termina’s deal. You can keep rematching them and they’ll be 10 levels higher each time, capping at level 200. Each time you beat them, they’ll give you increasingly broken traits that you can’t get otherwise. But moving on…


Vacation 2: Vacation Harder!



Come on… Just two more hours…

No can do. Wake up! We’re going to have some fun today!

Fun…? Like what…?

Hahah! I’m calling this “Vacation 2: The Revenge!” Come on, hurry up! Vacation time!

Hey, hold on! Uwah, sounds like we don’t have a choice… Sue, let’s just go with her.

Not even one more hour…?



Kyaah! That was sneaky! Payback!

Puwah! Hahaha, Lucia! Was that a declaration of war?

What? No, that was an accident! Just an accident!

Too late for that! Take this, and this, and this!

Uwah, hold on, you’re too strong! Sophie, that’s some crazy water pressure you’ve got going on there!

Hahaha, more allies! Get her, Sophie! Fugwaaah!

Naive. As naive as a kitten, little Sue! Drop your guard in battle and you’re finished!

That’s actually great advice. Maybe you should listen to it yourself? Haha, now Sue! Take her down!

Leave it to me! Lucia! Firis! Prepare yourselves!

I. Will. Not. Lose! Victory will be mine!

Never! As your teacher, it’s time to school you again!

Ah! A little vacation, a stiff drink! This is the life! Hic… That other vacation wasn’t a vacation at all, so I invited them all back again. Looks like they’re enjoying themselves, too! Aah, that’s so good! Glug, glug, glug… This wine is delicious! Vacations are the best! Hahaha!

Psst, Lydie… Firis and Sophie seemed to want something else from us after that vacation. Let’s drop into the tent!


Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey





Uwah, I lost? I’ll win next time, you’ll see!

Sure you will. Anyway, I’m Sophie wants the same of us…


Alchemist of the Mysterious Book


Music: Beyond Wisdom (Atelier Firis)



Now, then… burn!!



Kyaah!!

Stand-





Gah!!

Ah, I’ll need some of this…



Now then, time for some revenge!



That’ll buy-



What the…?!

Guess I’m up!



Oooh…



Nngh…

How can an Ori…

Lydie?!



Can you handle this… my apotheosis?




Uwah!!



Agh…

Okay, looks like I win. I’m happy to accept a rematch anytime you like!

Well uh, that’s gonna leave a mark! Here’s the Sophie fight on my postgame file, but with totally optimized traits and level 100 party members…