Putra heard the voice of 'Olivia the Kind' from the altar. Although we still need to be vigilant about the fact that only Putra alone has received advice from the fairy of the mines, we all decided to investigate the altar as we cannot proceed further. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I've had a look all round, but I don't see any changes." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"We don't even know if the altar is functioning. We can't even find a way to move on. Is this a dead end?" |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"Most places where rituals are performed are either dead-ends or have important things hidden beyond them. Nishiki sorceries are easy to spot, but things like holes, invisible doors or things made by magic are easy to overlook." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"There's also the pattern of holes in the floor." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"Such things are usually traps. It's better to stay away from obvious holes." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"But there are people who go near them. A certain someone fell into a hole and got into a lot of trouble." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"Ugh, please don't remind me of that bad moment..." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"The altar that Batu and instructor Khabarovsk found was not a dead end, was it? Because the tunnel continued beyond it, which is why we had to investigate." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"So if it was a dead end, we would turn back or something? So it's like a maze, and there's an altar at every checkpoint?" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"You mean there are a lot of altars like this in the mine? If so, it would take days to check them all." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Versailles' maze theory. It's interesting, but I don't think it's quite right. If this place was a dead end, there wouldn't be any hidden passageways." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"The altar was hidden behind the wall too. If anything, I think this is the correct route." |
![Story Versailles.png](/images/b/be/Story_Versailles.png) Versailles |
"I see. Well, if you put it that way, yes." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"What do you think, Putra?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I don't think, it's too early to say that this is the correct route. I can understand if there are several altars, but I don't think there are as many hidden passages as there were earlier." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"In the first place, there is no proof that the path we took was a hidden passage. We can't rule out the possibility that it's some kind of illusion created by Phantom Mist." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I'm being a bit negative, but we don't know if we'll be able to go back the same way, and we don't know if we're near the meeting point with Batu." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Are you saying we warped in that short amount of time?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"It's possible. Assuming if we were inside the Phantom Mist." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"It's possible." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"It's possible indeed." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Is there a theory that 'Olivia the Kind' wasn't actually kind?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
If she was real, she would help people. Instead, if the voice is a fake... I think we should be more suspicious of the possibility that it's a Mist Monster." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Zannen. I wanted to meet the yousei-san of the mine." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Vivienne, you haven't felt any suspicious magic so far, have you?" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Umm, about that..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"......" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"What's wrong?" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Feels like, there's some kind of magic leaking from the altar." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Is it Canaria?" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"I don't think so, it's not evil magic from Canaria or monsters. I don't know, it's more like a strong force of nature..." |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"It's a beautiful magic, like you feel in the mountains or in the forest." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Oui, that's it! You feel so too, Yoshino?" |
![Story Yoshino.png](/images/b/bd/Story_Yoshino.png) Yoshino |
"Feel so. Only a little bit." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"Me too. I feel like it's getting stronger and stronger." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Just a few minutes ago I didn't feel anything. But when I checked the altar, it was as if I suddenly had power..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"......" |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Was it because Putra was close to the altar?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I wasn't the only one who went near the altar. We all checked it out." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
'I'm talking right now. Putra is the only one near the altar at the moment, right?" |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"When I asked Putra, 'What do you think?' Putra walked towards the altar to see what was going on. If Vivienne sensed the magic at that moment, it is quite possible that the altar reacted to Putra." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"That's right. I didn't feel anything until just a few moments ago." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"The fact that it reacted to Putra and not to Vivienne might have something to do with the key of Flamarine." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"I think so too. In the Ruins of Thunder, Vivienne-san was chosen as the key. If the key chooses its owner, then I think the key of Flamarine chose Putra." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Miyako. I like you. You are very quick-witted." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"I am only guessing based on my experience and information so far. I think it's dangerous to make any assumptions." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"Not only is Putra from Flamarine, she also influenced the stones in Shimoamazu-no-Iwato. It was the Green Ores that created a lot of strange Mist on Mount Ooe at that time. Aren't those the same green stones here?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"The stones reacted to me in the cave where the source was. Maybe there is a connection." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Putra, try to get right in front of the altar. Maybe 'something' hidden there will react." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Yes, I'll give it a try. Maybe it will tell us how to go on." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Not to worry. All the altars are within my combat range. I'll protect Putra if anything happens." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I'm not worried about that, with Batu around I'm not afraid of anywhere." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"I'll be there for you, okay? Don't forget that." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I know. Don't be so jealous." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Je-jealous...?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"If I need anything else, please Vivienne." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Ah... oui. Be careful." |
Putra slowly approached the altar as her friends looked on. |
Putra does not possess any special magic ability. She is also not very good at handling magic, and in the Sea of Fog, she was intoxicated by the magic of the Giant Trees surrounding her. |
Like Vivienne and Yoshino, she does not often react to or be made to react to anything. |
...But this time the altar reacted only to Putra. |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"What is, this...?" |
As soon as Putra approached the altar, there was a strong light from the centre of the altar, as if it was waiting for her. |
It was a different light from when Vivienne used the power of the 'Dark Bloods'. After all, it is a green light here as well. |
It doesn't matter whether she is skilled in handling magic or not. The magic was so strong that anyone present can see it. The green light engulfed Putra's body and then spreaded throughout the hall. |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"It's an amazing magical power. I didn't know such power was still on the altar..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Putra, get away from there! That light, it doesn't feel good!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"No, it doesn't. It's a strange force, but it's not a bad one." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"And you know what, I don't think I should back down here." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"What is that? What do you mean?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"There is someone behind the light. It's calling me." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"...I have to go." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Putra? What are you talking about?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"This altar is connected to the 'depths' of Banská. That's why Olivia led me here. Maybe that's where the key to Flamarine is." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Tch, something's changed. Everyone be careful. There's Mist!" |
The light from the altar became brighter, turning the area green. Soon, Mist manifested from everywhere and many Mist Monsters appeared between the altars. |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Batu, look after everyone for a while. I'm going to have a look over there." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Are you sure you're alright?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"I'm fine. I'm a woman of the sea, but today I feel like the mountains love me." |
Having said this, Putra went towards the light herself. |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Batu, do something! Stop Putra!" |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Vivienne, you stay back, Putra may be safe, but I don't know what will happen to the others." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"I cannot, I won't leave Putra alone, if she needs to go over there, I'll go with her!" |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"OI, VIVIENNE!" |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Dammit..." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"Putra-san and Vivienne-san's magic presence is completely gone. They have probably been transferred to the other side of the altar." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"I know that without being told." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"We'll wait here for them to come back. They were sucked into the altar, not sent away by someone else, so there is a good chance they will come back here once they have done what they need to do." |
![Story Miyako.png](/images/2/21/Story_Miyako.png) Miyako |
"We can expect heavy fighting here, but we should be able to hold out for a bit. Fortunately, we have Batu-san here." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"......" |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Good. We will not retreat. We will stay here and fight. Everyone, follow me closely." |
![Story Batu.png](/images/1/1c/Story_Batu.png) Batu |
"Queensway, change of formation. Prepare for a siege." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Roger that!" |
Without two Train Knights, the Special Steel Squad began fighting against a large amount of Phantom Mist in the dark and cramped tunnels. |
Conductor |
Putra and Vivienne will return. I truly believe them. |