Versailles |
"We went in, but we ended up in a completely different hall to the one we saw earlier." |
Brittany |
"It's nothing to be panicking about. It's certainly not that hall, but it's not the same as the room you're all locked in." |
Brittany |
"Look. There's an obvious mechanism." |
Versailles |
"That's an... altar. It looks a lot like the altar we use in our ceremonies." |
Brittany |
"Do shana use altars like that in their villages?' |
Versailles |
"Yes. Our altar in the shana village is shaped like that, and the altar in the Ruins of Thunder is similar. |
Brittany |
"This is surprising." |
Versailles |
"Is it? This is almost certainly the Ruins of Thunder, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were similar altars here." |
Brittany |
"That's not what I'm surprised about." |
Brittany |
"That altar looks exactly like the one in the carrière of Brocéliande. There are several altars shaped like that in the megalithic complexes in the northwest." |
Brittany |
"This means that there are similar altars in the two worlds, Iris Metro and Iris Cloud. And that those altars are closely associated with the shana." |
Versailles |
"I don't think it's impossible, though. The two worlds, Iris Cloud and Iris Metro, are very similar. The cultures of the countries don't differ too much, do they?" |
Brittany |
"Mademoiselle Versailles, did you forget? On our world, the shana are 'rare' - there are no shana villages on Iris Cloud." |
Versailles |
"Speaking of which!" |
Brittany |
"Isn't it strange? Why are there places and altars similar to the Ruins of Thunder if the shana themselves are so rare?" |
Versailles |
"But most of the shana in Iris Cloud live to the west of Brocéliande, don't they? Perhaps there used to be a shana settlement on the west side of Brocéliande?" |
Brittany |
"Non, there are no records of any shana settlements in Brocéliande's long history." |
Brittany |
"Brocéliande has been made up of several settlements, mainly of elves, since ancient times. The family that brought me up is of ancestral forest rangers. All of them are elves. None of my relatives are shana." |
Brittany |
"Of course, if a shana of Iris Cloud bears a child, that child is born and raised in Iris Cloud, but there are many in Brocéliande who do not fit that criteria." |
Versailles |
"So they were children who came out of nowhere..." |
Brittany |
"Oui. It's also 'with thunder'." |
Brittany |
"I am a shana found in Brocéliande, and there are many shana in Iris Cloud who are in a similar situation to me. Most of them appear with the lightning, as babies." |
Versailles |
"Do only babies appear with the lightning? Do any of them appear as older children or adults, even if rarely?" |
Brittany |
"Such cases are rare. They all appear with no memory of what they were like before they were struck by lightning." |
Brittany |
"You start a new life without knowing your name or what your parents and siblings look like. This is the shana people of Iris Cloud." |
Brittany |
"That's why I am surprised. This investigation has made it almost certain that the Brocéliande megalithic complex is related to the shana tribe." |
Versailles |
"......" |
Versailles |
"Some children of the shana tribe of M. Verforet disappear with the lightning. The more magical the child is, the more often it is chosen by that lightning, so my clan has many parents who lose their unborn children." |
Versailles |
"I was also told that I had an older sister who was close to my age. But she was 'chosen' during the first ritual." |
Versailles |
"She must have been a very good sister. Maybe the reason I wasn't blessed with the unique magical powers of the shana is because my sister took most of that power with her." |
Versailles |
"......" |
Versailles |
"Iris Cloud's shana must have originally been the shana people who lived in Metro?" |
Brittany |
"I had that idea too, but when Versailles mentioned it earlier I hesitated if that was the case." |
Brittany |
"So maybe somewhere in these ruins, there is someone who knows me?" |
Versailles |
"Would you like to see your ancestors or relatives?" |
Brittany |
"I am interested. But I don't have a strong desire to 'meet' them. I have parents and my lovely soeur, Rennes." |
Versailles |
"I would like to meet them." |
Versailles |
"The person I want to see the most is my own soeur, but many other relatives have left the Ruins of Thunder besides her. I would like to know if those people are still living happily." |
Versailles |
"I hope they are not lonely and alone. I hope they are not struggling because of their small stature or lack of arm strength. ...I can't help thinking that about my compatriots who are no longer with me." |
Versailles |
"But this time I see hope. The Chosen Child of Thunderclouds are sent to Iris Cloud. There, wonderful 'families' like Brittany's are waiting for them. They live proudly, loved by elves and humans alike." |
Versailles |
"If that were true, the shana in Metro would be a little relieved." |
Brittany |
"Mademoiselle Versailles. If we get out of here safely, please take me to visit the shana village. We will tell the villagers about Iris Cloud." |
Versailles |
"Of course, of course. I am sure they will be delighted." |
??? |
"O' brethren of the Shana. Chosen children of the sigil." |
??? |
"Bring the Princess of Thunder back to the Celestial Sphere. The incomplete Steel Railway does not lead to the Giant Tree. Split the Darkness with the End of Light, and guide the Thunderclouds with your righteous power." |
Versailles |
"What was that voice?" |
Brittany |
"It came from behind the altar. It is a message addressed to us. It clearly said 'brethren of the shana'." |
Brittany |
"But I'm not sure about the 'sigil'. Mademoiselle Vivienne mentioned something like that earlier..." |
Versailles |
"I think the sigil is probably this." |
Brittany |
"Versailles, what is that mark on your chest?" |
Versailles |
"It is a mark that has been handed down in old families. It appears when you are struck by lightning or when you invoke strong magic. I can't use magic that strong, so I've only seen it when I've been struck by lightning..." |
Versailles |
"The shape of the mark changes depending on the bloodline. This mark on my chest belongs to the chieftain's family. It is one of the oldest marks of the shana, dating back to ancient times." |
Brittany |
"So this is the key to unlocking the secrets of the ruins. It was not just any Shana, it means a lot that you are here, Mademoiselle Versailles." |
Versailles |
"I'm happy. So there is something I can do too, as the daughter of the chieftain..." |
Versailles |
"Even if I can't use magic well, even if I have a sword in my hand instead of a wand or a book, I still have meaning in this world as a shana." |
Versailles |
"...Knight Commander Euston is right." |
Brittany |
"It's a tremendous magical reaction, almost like when lightning strikes the carrière." |
Versailles |
"Miss Brittany, brace for impact. We might be 'sent somewhere' from here, roughly." |
Brittany |
"I will accompany you. My fellow brethren." |
Finchley |
"What is it? An earthquake?" |
Euston |
"......" |
Euston |
"Well done. That's Versailles after all." |
Queensway |
"Instructor Finchley! The wall blocking our retreat has vanished! We can get back to the Mist Train now!" |
Finchley |
"Good. Now we just have to wait for those two to return." |
Euston |
"Instead of waiting here, why don't we wait on the train? We must protect the train and the Conductor, not them." |
Finchley |
"No, we're still safe. There's neither Mist, nor unstable magic." |
Euston |
"But there is not a single shana here anymore. If there is a mechanism in place to exclude outsider races as soon as power returns to the ruins..." |
Finchley |
"Even though we have a railway to run the train?" |
Finchley |
"Are these ruins built by the shana, or perhaps it was for the shana? If so, there should be no contraptions that could harm elves or humans." |
Euston |
"That, makes sense..." |
Finchley |
"It's the train and Conductor who should be protected. You are certainly right. We must always keep that in mind." |
Conductor |
- but now is not the time to make that choice. |
Conductor |
We are the SSS. We are a force that exists to clear the Mist. To clear the Mist, we are always put in difficult situations. The criteria for decision-making are different from those of a normal unit. |
Conductor |
That's what you've wanted to say, isn't it, Finchley? |
Finchley |
"Perfect. You're certainly THE commander of the SSS." |
Finchley |
"We are in no danger. There is no sign of the ruins collapsing. Then we should stay and do our duty as a unit. We have to find out what is happening to these ruins and make sure that the people of Metro are not harmed. That is the job of the SSS." |
Finchley |
"You haven't forgotten that either. That's why you're concerned about 'how far' Versailles and Brittany have gone. You're trying to figure out when to change your strategy. Am I wrong?" |
Euston |
"I'm surprised. You can read people's minds?" |
Finchley |
"No, I can't do that. There's a good reason you were elected Knight Commander at such a young age. That's what I thought, Knight Commander Euston." |
Euston |
"Too flattering. Euston as before." |
Finchley |
"I trust you, Euston. So you can trust me too." |
Euston |
"What are you talking about? I have believed in you from the very beginning." |
Euston |
"Let's position Queensway and Yoshino as rear guard... Conductor will be at the center of the two groups. If there is any trouble that might affect the withdrawal, the whole group will turn back." |
Euston |
"How's this?" |
Finchley |
"Yes, that will do." |
Finchley |
"Tch, the lights have gone out again." |
Queensway |
"It's completely dark." |
Vivienne |
"Bring the Princess of Thunder back to the Celestial Sphere. The incomplete Steel Railway does not lead to the Giant Tree." |
Vivienne |
"Split the Darkness with the End of Light, and guide the Thunderclouds with your righteous power." |
Vivienne |
"......" |
Vivienne |
"I heard that..." |
Putra |
"Is Vivienne saying that just now? Is that what someone is telling you?" |
Vivienne |
"Yes, it was a woman's voice. Brittany and Versailles are nearby." |
Vivienne |
"Versailles has used her power. All that's left is for me to release the power of the ruins..." |
Vivienne |
"......" |
Vivienne |
"But first I must return the Princess of Thunder to the celestial sphere." |
Vivienne is muttering to the wall. Putra, likely next to her, seems to be able to hear her, and unlike before, they are having a proper conversation. |
--Bring the 'Princess of Thunder' back to the celestial sphere. |
Before I could ask her what she meant by that, Vivienne had created black lightning with her hands. |
Yakutsk |
"Vivienne, what are you..." |
Yoshino |
"Very powerful magic, just like the one felt in Brocéliande." |
Vivienne |
"I'll be going to the two. I will use my powers, so gather around me." |
Euston |
"It's too dangerous. We don't know what will happen." |
Vivienne |
"It's okay. Don't be afraid. I know. I know that this magic is meant to be used in these ruins." |
Euston |
"Magic for use in the Ruins of Thunder. Is there even such a thing..." |
Putra |
"Trust Vivienne, It's going to be alright. We'll be fine." |
Putra said that, and the Train Knights walk over to Vivienne. The cautious Euston did the same and moved closer to the wall with Finchley. |
Vivienne |
"There is no doubt. The Princess of Thunder is in the Celestial Chamber..." |
Vivienne |
"We're going to teleport. Prepare for a bang." |
Versailles |
"Everyone!" |
Brittany |
"What a surprise. The SSS has appeared with the thunder..." |
Vivienne |
It worked. I went where I thought I was going." |
Putra |
"That's amazing, Vivienne! how did you do that!?" |
Yoshino |
"Yuuzen's Gates aren't a sight to behold either. This is even cooler than her Gate with the lightning strikes." |
Versailles |
"But more importantly, everyone, please be careful. The celestial sphere has now regained its full power through magic." |
Putra |
"By celestial sphere, you mean that little sphere, right?" |
In the centre of the hall called the Celestial Sphere Chamber, was a sphere on its ceiling that resembled Metro celestial spheres. |
But it does not seem to be a mere object of worship. Lightning flashed around the small celestial sphere and thunderclouds clung to it. |
Euston |
"Those are not thunderclouds. But Phantom Mist. If left unchecked, these ruins will be shrouded in a thick Mist." |
Brittany |
"Something has been unsealed here. Perhaps something that was sealed up in that celestial sphere has come out." |
Vivienne |
"That's the Princess of Thunder. I wonder if she is the one who has caused the power of these ruins to run out of control." |
--Leave. I will do my duty here. |
Vivienne |
"Excellente. Looks like she came from the other side." |
Finchley |
"What are you talking about? She's the enemy. The enemy is a monster. She is no princess." |
--The master of the end of light.
--The Dark Blood who has trapped me in the light.
--Why do you stand in my way? |
Brittany |
"Her voice is different from the one we just heard." |
Versailles |
"I don't think she's the one guarding the ruins. Even if she were, we have no choice but to defeat her when she turned into a monster. |
--What did you just say, my brethren? |
Versailles |
"Brethren?" |
Princess of Thunder |
"You will recognise me when you see me. I am the protector of the Celestial Chamber. I am a warrior of the shana." |
Versailles |
"No way... she really is a shana, Miss Brittany." |
Brittany |
"Calm down, please. If this is the Ruins of Thunder, it's not surprising that there are demonised shana warriors here. It's tough, but we have to fight." |
Euston |
"Versailles, fight with all your might. It's time to show what you've trained for!" |
The enemy appeared in the Celestial Chamber. The figure was a shana warrior turned monster. |