Part 154: You have earned your rest.
-Whereabouts of Hope-
Kyle, PLEASE! If we just leave them, Joshua'll...
No, Josette.
We...wouldn't make it in time, either way.
No...No...
Damn it all...At the very end, too!
What is the Goddess doing at a time like this?!
It...It can't...
We didn't make it in time.
No frickin' way...
No...Nooo...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
JULIA! PLEASE! It looks like the escape tunnels lead to the northwestern edge of the island! Take the Arseille there at once!
Forgive me, Your Highness...Even on your orders...I cannot do that.
The Arseille doesn't have full engine power back. If we get close to the city, especially under it, we could not escape the island's collapse.
Is that about right, Professor?
...You're right.
No...No, no no no...
How terrible...It feels like I should say something, but...what do you say to such a thing?
There are no words, I think.
Those two...Dammit...They were just getting started...and now they're done.
Oooooh, Esteeeeelle...Joshuaaaa...
Huuuuh?
Come ON, Dorothy...Try and show a little decorum at a time like this.
But, um!
I just noticed that Sieg is flying around looking awfully happy!
Huh?
Oh...-Silence-
-Where The Bonds Are-
Whoa! Ragnard! Why are you here?
And what in the heck are you doing here, Dad?
Well, you DID restore power to the entire country and avert a war.
I shoved the details off on Morgan and decided to ask an old friend for a ride.
An old friend, uh huh.
Admit it, Dad, you just wanted to surprise us.
And it's a pleasure to meet you, Ragnard. Estelle told me about you.
Thank you for saving our lives.quote:
Thou needst not thank me, child of Man. A new wind swirls about us. I simply spread my wings and sailed upon that fresh current.
Haha...Still, though, you really saved us. But, hang on a second.
I thought Aidios Herself told you to only watch over people. Won't you get in trouble for saving us?quote:
The charge given me was to watch over Man until an answer--a true answer--was given unto the Shining Ring. And such an answer has now been offered up. The ancient contract stands fulfilled. Thus, upon hearing the Divine Blade's plea for a boon, I myself answered in kind.
The ancient contract? Another little mystery, but I can let it slide, I guess.
I haven't the foggiest what he's going on about, either. After all, hard-head here seems to enjoy holding back the details.quote:
Forgive me, friends. We of the wing and scale possess our own laws and statutes. So it is I say unto you: know that the gears of fate have begun their inexorable churn. And in their ponderous cycling, no force can stop them. The quest is done, but the campaign yet lies before thee. Gird thyself with wisdom, you who hear me now.
I see.
Wait, no way!
Is Liberl going to be attacked again?
No. Those battles are destined to be fought elsewhere, and by different people. But those are concerns for another time. You two have worked a genuine miracle today. Don't worry about what's to come for now. You have earned your rest. Alongside your irreplaceable friends...who, I think, will be very happy to see you alive.
Yeah...
Video: I swear...