Part 13: Call it a gate on the trail that leads to the Goddess' treasure.

-Tetracyclic Tower-







If it's much further, I think my legs are gonna pop off...



This is the lowest floor of the Sealed Area.
Wait, really?!
Ahhhh, thank the Goddess! If you told me we were only halfway down, I think I'd be floatin' off to meet Her right about now...
Really, Father Kevin, you're being a little too humble.
I can tell you're extremely well-trained for a...'priest.' If you were not, I doubt you could do the job you do.
Ahh, ka-zing. Read like a book! A children's book, at that!
Well, it's no big if you figured it out. We're close to the von Auslese family anyway.
Oh, speaking of my job. That thing the mayor of Ruan had...
Ah, the 'Chronos Rod.' In accordance with our pact, it's being kept safely secured using the prescribed methods. We can hand it off to you whenever you wish.
Perfect, perfect. Thanks!
So anyway, the thing we discussed earlier. Mind showing it to me? It's down here, right?
Yes. Follow me.







I imagine even the church will have difficulty deciding what to do with this, yes? This sort of artifact isn't so much 'big' as it is 'gargantuan.'
Hmm...
You mind if I take a closer look?
As you like. The queen has given her permission. Please, if you understand any of this, share your thoughts.



It's kinda similar to the robot excavated in Calvard, but...hm...
Ahhh, wish I could've seen it moving.
You really don't.
And this...



It's clearly the core of the structure, but...there's no clear indication as to what it actually does.
Analysis of ancient artifacts seems to be impossible with modern tools. They work on the same principle and energy as an orbment, but their internal structure is entirely different from an orbment's...That's what Professor Russell told us, at least.
The Church refers to these as 'gifts from the Goddess, given too early.'
And over here is...



All the giant pillars that were in here were set into the floor?
Yes, all four pillars set into the floor, like this one. Even two months later, we're not even sure what it means...if anything.
Okay, so...a seal on the 'Aureole'...a 'Gospel' was used...And then the device in here spoke of 'Device Towers' and a 'Second Barrier'...
I think I'm starting to see what kind of system is at work here.
Erm, 'system'? What system? There's nothing else here.
Ah, well, call it gut instinct at this point. But...I THINK this was some sort of 'gate.'
Gate?
Bingo.
Call it a gate on the trail that leads to the Goddess' treasure. And the thing that opens it is a black key called a 'Gospel.'
If you think about it like that, the Aureole being AWOL makes a lot more sense.
But...where's this 'trail' of yours, then? This is the lowest floor! According to the professor, the ruins extend no further!
Ah, think a little less literally. It's not a 'trail' you see with your eyes or normally walk.