Part 95: Chapter L-16: The Promise Fulfilled

Part L-16: The Promise Fulfilled


The Promise Fulfilled

Flower Stamp Condition : For once, it doesn’t matter, but you can just keep handing Mireille things until the meter is filled. After which…



Well done! You’ve shown me the ultimate item that you can create! Congratulations, twins! You’ve successfully reached S Rank!



The first S Rank! Which means… which means!

Yes! We’ve done it, finally! Our dream of becoming the greatest atelier in the kingdom!

Yes! We’re the greatest! We’re the greatest!

That’s right! First in the kingdom means the greatest, right? Hahaha!



Still though… I’m glad for you, twins. I’ve watched your progress for so long, so I’m very proud… Hey, come on! Don’t just stand around here, anyway! There must be some people you want to tell about having become the greatest, right?

Ah! You’re right! We’ll see you later, Mireille!

Hehe! I can’t wait to see the look on Lucia’s-



Wait just one moment, Sue! Come to think of it, we’re forgetting something very important!

Ah, right! …Mireille!

What’s this? Why did you come back? Did you forget something?



It’s thanks to you that we made it this far, Mireille. We came back to say thank you!

What…? Just for that, you came back?

Yes! Mireille! You’ve watched over us all this time…

Thank you so much for all your guidance!

Hehe, hey, stop it! I made a decision to never cry at work… Lydie, Sue… You’ve worked so hard. Well done! I honestly can’t believe you made it this far. I never imagined it when we first met!

Wow, really? That’s a bit of a mixed message there!

Oh, it’s fine! It just means you’ve grown even beyond my expectations! You just keep heading forward, girls. Congratulations again on reaching S Rank!

Thank you, Mireille! …Now, it’s Lucia ti-

No wait, Lydie! Look! In the plaza!

Ah!



img]https://lpix.org/3292589/Mathias.png[/img] “We became the greatest alchemists in the kingdom! Aren’t we awesome?” Right?

Hey! No making fun! That’s exactly what I was going to say, too!

img]https://lpix.org/3292589/Mathias.png[/img] Hey, we’ve been doing this for a while now. I kinda know what you’re going to say. I can’t believe those two crazy twins turned out to be the greatest, though! Just goes to show!

What? That you can’t predict the future, Mathias?

We told you from the start that this is exactly what we were going to do!

img]https://lpix.org/3292589/Mathias.png[/img] Yes, good point. I think it’s pretty impressive that you pulled it off. So, sisters from the greatest atelier in the kingdom! Use your alchemy to bring greatness to the world!

Hehe! You haven’t seen nothing yet, Mathias! And now…



We’ve got something we have to tell you, Lucia!

Stop smiling like that and sidling up to me! I know what’s going on here. You’ve reached S Rank, right? Congratulations.



Hahah! I’m an adult, thank you, unlike you two. I’m not that short-sighted. You may have beaten us to S Rank, but the power of Atelier Borthayre remains unchanged! We’ll be S Rank soon too, before you know it, and then we’ll be bringing the fight to you! Ohohoho! Enjoy this brief moment of glory while you can!

Mature, are you? Lucia. We won’t lose that fight!

You said it, Sis! We’ll crush you completely, Lucy!

Haha, that’s my line! You can have the title of greatest, until that time comes. Just keep doing your best! Ohohoho!

Hmm… next, let’s go down Soleil Street. First place we hit will be…



What? Failed a synthesis and leveled your atelier?

Of course not! Atelier Rank, that’s what we’re talking about! Our Atelier Rank!

We’ve finally gone up to S Rank. That makes us the greatest atelier in the kingdom!



Uwah, you could stand to be a little more interested! Just a little!

Why? I knew it was just a matter of time before you did it. I don’t think it’s anything to lose my head over. Am I wrong? All that talk about becoming the greatest, but inside you didn’t have any confidence? Is that it?

No, that’s not the case at all!

There you are, then. It’s only natural that you went up in rank. No need to get too excited.

Hmmm, OK. It feels like you’re taking the long way around to get to a compliment.

I d-don’t know, but it doesn’t feel all that good?

Fine, fine. Let me add one more thing, then. Congrats, both of you. Is that enough?

Hahah! That’s what I wanted! See you again, Alt!

…Man, these twins are a busy pair. Even though I knew it was coming, though, they really have impressed me. Just how far can they go? The future looks bright indeed.



…

Uh, Lydie?! Off we go! Hmm… to the garden! Loop around before we get home… ah!



You’ve reached S Rank! Haha, you don’t even have to say it!

I knew you’d do it, girls.

Hehe, thank you! You’ve both been such a help to us!

T-This is starting to feel like a farewell! We’re planning on staying here a while longer, right?

Ah, sure! We didn’t mean it like that. But, having reached S Rank, it feels like we’ve finally made it.

Hehe, that’s fine for now. Just remember one thing, though.



Plachta is right. We want you to become even more incredible alchemists!

Don’t be satisfied with this. Continue to hone your abilities. Understand?

Yes! Hehe, we’ll knock your socks off with our alchemy one day, you’ll see!

Hahaha! I’m looking forward to it already, Lydie, Sue!

Now that we’re here…



Indeed we do. We finally reached S Rank!

Wow, that’s amazing! Congratulations, girls.

You two are amazing, for sure. I know! Let’s hold a celebratory party!

A party? That sounds great!

Yeah! Ah, Liane? Plenty of meat on the table, please!

Hehe, it’s a celebration! I’d better start hunting right away!

Yes! That sounds great! I’m looking forward to it already!

Ah, we’d better get moving. I can’t wait for the party, though! See you later!

…They remind me of you after taking the certification exam, Firis.



Hahaha! I looked like that, too? Then that makes me really happy.

Indeed. I’ll never get tired of seeing someone so happy!

The greatest atelier in the kingdom! Congrats on achieving your dream, girls.



Hehe, Puniboy says he thinks it’s great!

Hehe! That makes it all the better!

One last person we have to visit before going home, Sue! The one who’s done the most of all for us…



We’ve reached S Rank and become the greatest atelier in the kingdom!

I see… I see…! That’s good… no, that’s great!



Of course not! I just got something in my eye! Uwah! Phew, I finally got it out. Well done, girls. You worked hard, and made your dreams come true. That’s my students!

Ilmeria! This is all thanks to you. Thank you so much!

Heheh, it wasn’t easy. Teaching you is tough! But it was a lot of fun, too. Thank you, girls.

Ilmeria…!

Ah, but never forget! You are my students, now and forever! Slack off, or step off the path, and I’ll bomb you into oblivion!

Hahaha, no need to rub it in! I’ve no desire to get turned to ash!

We’ll come to see you again soon! Bye!

…Hehe. I’m as happy as if it happened to me. Dad… Becoming someone’s mentor feels good, doesn’t it?



Hahaha! They’re all congratulating you too! Isn’t that marvelous!

It is! And now…



Heheh, we’re home!

Welcome back, girls. I can tell from the looks on your faces, no need to say anything more! Congratulations. You’ve done so well. I really am so proud of you. You reached this point so quickly… I hardly did anything to help. Sorry about that!

No, it’s fine. You may have let us down a bit in the past… But you’ve proven yourself very reliable recently. Even helped with the synthesis!

That’s right. We wouldn’t have reached S Rank without your help, Dad. We became the greatest atelier in the kingdom by working as a family. Right?

Haha, I’m so happy to hear you say that. Come on then, let’s go.

Right! We have to let Mom know!



Hehe, welcome! So glad to see you.

Hehehe, Mom! We’ve got something really important to tell you today!

Heheh, I know you’ll love this!

Oh my, whatever could it be?

You see, we’ve passed the S Rank exam!

We’ve become the greatest atelier in the kingdom, just like we promised you!

Wow! That’s amazing, girls!



Of course we kept our promise! We love you, Mom.

That’s right! We’re good girls who keep our promises!

Yes you are, my darlings, very good girls. My precious treasures, is what you are!

…Hehe!

There’s more. We’ve got something to give you, to commemorate the occasion!

You have? A present from you both? I can’t wait!

Hehehe, Mom, this will knock your socks off! It’s the greatest item we’ve ever made!

Get ready! Here’s our present to you! Ta-dah!



No, that’s not it. Hold on a moment.





Hey! Whatever did you just do?

Hehehe… We stabilized your existence, Mom!

What? What do you mean?

Well, the reason you were about to vanish was because your existence was fading out.

When this painting was made, the material forming you - ether, I presume - there wasn’t enough of it.

Using the Pastels of Unity, though, allowed us to provide you with more ether!

That’s stabilized your existence, and it means you won’t have to vanish! Simple, right?



Sorry, I don’t really understand it either. Girls, when did you pick all this up?

Oh, they were really hard to make, but the theory behind them isn’t that complex?

Yeah. Even I understand it! Dad, are you slipping?

Ha… haha! This is incredible! Alchemy can even overturn fate. I was prepared for the worst, long before now. You two are incredible… Kids just grow up without their parents even noticing, don’t they!

Yeah. It looks that way. Hahaha, I’m amazed. You surpassed me without me even realizing it!



Heheh, where do you think we get it from?

Sue is right! We’re your kids, after all!

Gah! You’re going to make me cry now!

Hahahaha! This means we can all be together, like this, from now on, too?

Yes, that’s right! You won’t disappear now, Mom!

But I don’t think we’ll be able to live together, at least for a while.

Why not?

In order to become alchemists who can help everyone, well, we’ve made a decision.

You see… we’re going to leave for a while, and travel.

Leave! Hey! This is the first I’m hearing about this. What about the atelier?

Hey, Roger. They’ve made this decision. We have to respect it… Come on then, Lydie, Suelle. Will you tell me what you’ve decided?

Of course!




End Credits
Music: Song of Paintbrushes and Hope - Anri Kumiki

From their humble abode…



To the fantastical worlds inside…



Where will their adventures take them next? How will they fulfill their new promise to use alchemy to make everyone happy?

…Stay tuned to find out!