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Blade
Jihad (Japan)
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So... you've come. My sword, Adrayer, thirsts for your sweet blood. This will be the final stop on your journey into oblivion! Prepare to breathe your last breath in this world, foolish one!
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... I never imagined [whoever you defeated] would fall so easily... [your character]... Ha ha ha. Your presence amuses me. It's only entertainment... But I think I'll watch you for a while.
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Kenji
Mukuro (Japan)
Blade: Welcome to your doom!
Kenji: So you're the head of the monsters?!
Blade: Only a fool would dare to challenge me alone. Your blood will forever rust upon my sword! Die!
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Arr, another creature.. What a monstrosity! Who is it!
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...Where are the invaders...? It can't be!? It's a setup?!
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Kenji: Tanuma!? What are you doing here?
Tanuma: Ga ha ha ha ha! You won't live to find out! What do you fear more, Kenji? Death or me?!
Kenji: Can you hear him knocking at your door? Death is waiting for you!
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This country too... Must be their doing... !?
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Clara: So you've come! You foolish rat.
Kenji: Who're you!?
Clara: I am Clara Tantra. You're a fool to rebel against the empire! Behold the great power I have been given!
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Kenji: ...So you're Scion!
Scion: I am the prophet whose destiny is to save this world. I shall cleanse the world of weak humans and lead those strong enough to remain.
Kenji: ...You're blind to the true nature of humans! But, your salvation lies within death!
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Blade: Even if I lose... the empire won't fall... Our leader is still within the castle... H... His name is... Scion... GAAA!
Kenji: ...Scion...
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Scion: Guooooooh!
Kenji: ...I've looked into your soul, Scion. A being of pure evil cannot survive...!
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Something's wrong...
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...A hidden agenda... It can't be Lord Naosuke.. Could it? I've got to find out!
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Subordinate: My report, sir! The invaders are from a country called Varuda. They seem to be heading south.
Kenji: South... I must discover who they are!
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Kenji: !?
Naosuke: Kenji! What are you waiting for! Find the invaders and destroy their headquarters!
Kenji: Yes, my Lord!
Naosuke: That foolish Tanuma... He failed...
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Subordinate: Sir, I have new information. The invaders have appeared in the west. Sir, Naosuke orders you to destroy the enemy now.
Kenji: ...I understand. I must obey my lord. I will not be dishonored!
Subordinate: ...Hee hee hee... You fool...
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? ...Who?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
Subordinate: Sir!
Kenji: What is it?!
Subordinate: I fear that our Shogun has betrayed us. There is proof that this whole thing was a setup!
Kenji: What?!
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? ...Who?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
With this final warning, Scion died and the treacherous kingdom of Varuda collapsed. It's ironic that humans created Scion, who almost destroyed the human race. If humans do not learn from their mistakes, they are destined to relive history. As Kenji watches the sun rise to begin a new day, he thinks to himself...
Kenji: ...Once again, I have served my lord's evil bidding...
A slight twinge crosses his face.
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Kenji: If we cannot trust our leader, then who can we trust? Come on! Let's go back to the castle!
Naosuke: Hee... hee... hee... Good job, Kenji. As a Shinobi, you will always follow me.
Kenji: Yes...
Subordinate: Excuse me, sir!
Naosuke: What is it?
Subordinate: Tanuma is still alive! Reports say he has turned into an ogre and is destroying the town.
Naosuke: Kenji! Make sure to kill that monster this time!
Kenji: As you wish...
Naosuke: You must make sure Kenji dies this time...
Subordinate: I understand, sir!
Kenji is smart enough to know what's going on. He knows that Naosuke is using him. And Kenji knows that Naosuke will try to kill him. But as a Shinobi, Kenji must follow the orders of his Shogun, even when it means that he must die. That is the life of a Shinobi... Kenji thinks to himself, "At least I shall die with honor!"
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Kenji: If we cannot trust our leader, then who can we trust? Come on! Let's go back to the castle!
Naosuke: Ha... ha... ha... My Shinobi have done a good job. Scion is dead... and those fools Kenji, Tanuma, and Scion don't know I have used them! But the job was not perfect... You must find Kenji and kill him...
Subordinate! Yes sir! Gyahhh!
Naosuke: W... what?! Kenji! W... wait! Noo... Garr!
Used and betrayed, Kenji has dishonored himself by killing his Shogun. Though he tries to hide the pain behind his mask, his eyes betray him. As he stares into the moonlight, he knows what he must do...
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There can only be one.
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My Shogun commands that you die!
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Born, live, and die in Hell. That is the way of a Shinobi!
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Impostor! I will show you who the true Shinobi is!
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Leo
Blade: Hmmm... I've been waiting for you, Leo.
Leo: That voice... I know it... No, it can't be! Is it... Blade, leader of my bodyguard unit! Noooo, they got to you, too!
Blade: Blade is no longer among the living. Stop wasting your breath and prepare to perish!
Leo: Not you, of all people... All of my men have probably been corrupted, no one's safe... I was too late! I could have saved you!
Blade: You still speak in riddles... More useless talk... Now you die!
Leo: You will rest in peace, commander. I swear it to you, by my sword.
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This place is so musty and dead. What will I find? Something's coming! I hear footsteps...
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Isia: Aiiiiieeeeeie! Help!
Leo: Monsters have overtaken this country too! I must save the women and children!
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Tanuma: Ga ha ha ha ha! So, finally, you have arrived. You must be a fool to stand against your master by yourself.
Leo: What have you done with my men, you beast?!
Tanuma: Why don't you ask those black ships above you! But your pitiful journey ends here!
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What a mess. This place is ruined! What did those fiends do?! !?
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Clara: I'm impressed you've survived so long. My compliments to you.
Leo: Where have you taken my people!
Clara: Do not concern yourself with such matters... It's too late for them anyway. It's about time for the ship to arrive from the Varuda empire. You'll see them soon...
Leo: What are you up to, wench! This is madness!!
Clara: There's no need for an inferior beast such as yourself to be aware of our noble doings. Now, you will witness the powers my master has granted me... and then you will die!
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Leo: So you're the one known as Scion! Now you will answer for your crimes against humanity.
Scion: I am the Messiah. You will kneel and pay homage. I shall save the world from its folly. Humans are inadequate. I will create a new race and world. And the new race will call me God.
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Blade: He... he turned me into this... this thing. The man who took our country... His name is Scion! He's in the castle... He's waiting for you! He's... trying to create a new human race, but the experiments... he'll ruin the world... Ahhh!
Leo: Blade... no... NOOOOOOOOO!
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Leo: What!? His body... It's changing! What is this evil power?!
Scion: Ahhh, only now at the end do you understand!
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The monsters are desperate to stop me from entering. They must be hiding something! I must proceed. And damn the consequences!
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3 Wise Men: Ha ha ha ha ha!
Vigo: Your swordsmanship is as strong as ever. You have vanquished the legendary dragon, Hauzer.
Valo: But you have arrived too late. The one who cursed you is no longer in the castle. He has taken a prisoner from the castle, and escaped to the east.
Leo: What!?
Vestu: Hurry, brave Leo! It seems he has a twisted scheme which you must stop!
Leo: I will not fail you!
3 Wise Men: We'll watch over your path from the heavens... Good luck...
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Isia: Thank you very much, noble Leo! You saved me...
Leo: Don't mention it... By the way, where are the village people?
Isia: They were captured and taken to a castle in the clouds. The evil army was led by a man in armor. Please, please help them, Leo!
Leo: A man in armor... An evil army... A castle in the sky... What's next?!
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So the captives are in that ship... I have no choice but to chase it!
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Lavia: M... my name is Lavia... One day a huge black shadow appeared in front of me and... I... I just can't remember! When I regained consciousness, I had become a monster. All I wanted was to destroy humans!
Leo: What happened to the shadow? Where did it go?
Lavia: In a country far west of here, there's a pyramid built by the ancients. Inside is a Crypt... I have heard that the monsters' secrets are buried there, hidden from the world.
Leo: Crypt... I must go there! If the secrets reveal a weakness, I will find it!
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Leo: Pyre! Are you all right?
Pyre: It's terrible... Humans are being turned into beasts... A man... in armor... Arrgh!
Leo: Pyre! No... They're playing with human lives! I can't allow this to continue!
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? ...Who is it?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
3 Wise Men: Congratulations! Superb! What a victory!
Valo: You have completed the most trying of quests, and you never wavered in the face of danger.
Vestu: You have proven your worth as our king. You have the wisdom to guide us.
Vigo: Your strength is great, but you cannot yet rest assured that all is as it should be.
Vestu: You are wise, but there is still much for you to learn.
Vigo: There are still things to be done to further prove the extent of your might.
Vestu: Many things are left unfulfilled!
Valo: You must know what is to be done, great king?
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? ...Who is it?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
With this final warning, Scion died and the treacherous kingdom of Varuda collapsed. It's ironic that humans created Scion, who almost destroyed the human race. If humans do not learn from their mistakes, they are destined to relive history. Staring at the beautiful sunrise, Leo swears an eternal vow....
Leo: I'll keep fighting so another Scion does not emerge from this world!
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Leo: Of course, wise men! I know what must be done... I must reconstruct my ruined kingdom and protect the people of Savalia. I'll build a peaceful empire where no wars exist! Conflicts only lead to sorrow and regret.
Valo: It seems you have learned another important lesson.
Vestu: You have once again demonstrated your prudence.
Vigo: Now we can rest assured that the world is safe. It is time for sleep...
Vestu: Yes, sleep, an eternal sleep... Our dreams are with you, wise king...
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Leo: What are you fools talking about? Who cares? I have other things to do now!
When the invaders overtook Savalia, Scion cast a spell on Leo to turn him into a lion. Although Scion has fallen, the spell still lingers in Leo's body... And the effect has grown worse through every battle Leo fought...
Leo: ?! ...What? Something's in my body! What is this evil magic? Grrrrrr!
Leo has disappeared and no one has heard from him since, but people talk of a dismal-looking lion who wanders Savalia on beautiful, moonlit nights...
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Your lack of determination led you to defeat.
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Your skill is weak, and my strength is unyielding!
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Challenge me again, and I will fight in the name of Savalia!
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Mai-Ling
Tao (Japan)
Mai-Ling: Now where am I?
Blade: Hmm, you've made it this far. Not bad, for a kid.
Mai-Ling: So it's you! You're the black shadow who took away my home... my friends... everything... I'll never forgive you!
Blade: Die, you noisy child!
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I guess I'll never find the black shadow looking in creepy old places like this! Eeeeew, nasty! What a disgusting creature! I'll put an end to it...
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Ugh, you stink! You must be one of the bad guys. I'll kick your butt, too!
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What the...?! Another beast? You look strong... But not as strong as me! Now we'll find out for sure...
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Valerie: You cretin! I'll avenge my father and brothers. Get ready to pay!
Tanuma: Yeah, right, shrew... Ha... Attack whenever you think you're ready.
Mai-Ling: Aiiiieeeeyahhh!!! Leave this to me! I'll put this overconfident creep out permanently!
Tanuma: !? What?! You stupid little kid! The crap I have to put up with! Unbelievable! Get ready to be destroyed!
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Oh no, what happened to everyone?! They're all gone! !?! Are you responsible for this? Bring everyone back, you big creep!
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Mai-Ling: I demand you release the prisoners. Now. Or face the consequences!
Clara: You impudent child. I guess I have to teach you to respect your elders...
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Scion: I am the Messiah. I have appeared to save the world from itself. I will dispose of the old race and create a new one. I will be God of the new world.
Mai-Ling: I won't let that happen! I'll beat you up, you big, mean, sick man!
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Mai-Ling: What?!
Blade: ...I ...am not the black shadow that attacked your country... The man who took your country and friends... His name is Scion! ...He is in this castle... He also... schemes to ruin the world... argh.
Mai-Ling: The real enemy is in here... I will be brave! I must stop this Scion forever!
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Mai-Ling: Wh... what?! Where is this dark energy coming from?
Scion: Ahhh, only now at the end do you understand!
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Finally, I might be onto something! I'll check in the back; something's there...
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Dentry: Oh... Hey you, wait up! Won't you please help me, kind lady?
Mai-Ling: What's the problem?
Dentry: My friends, my younger brother, they've been captured! They were taken to the southern desert...
Mai-Ling: Okay, no problem! I'll go with you. Don't worry, we'll save your brother!
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This chase is growing useless. I wonder where the black shadow went? I must search harder!
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Valerie: I don't know who you are, but thank you for helping me.
Dentry & Bellery: Sister!
Valerie: Dentry! Bellery!
Bellery: This kind lady, Mai-Ling, helped us.
Dentry: Her home was also destroyed. She's on our side!
Valerie: Anything we can do to repay you, just name it! Call on us if you need help!
Mai-Ling: Thank you...
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Lavia: My name is Lavia... One day a huge black shadow covered the sky and I was transformed...
Mai-Ling: Somebody did this to you? I will find him! He'll pay!
Lavia: The last thing I remember, the shadow drifted west...
Mai-Ling: It went west? OK, I will follow! I won't rest until I find it!
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Children: Thank you, kind lady!
Dentry: Bellery!
Bellery: Brother! It's not fair! You were the only one who escaped!
Dentry: I'm sorry I left you behind, brother. Don't cry. Let's go home together!
Mai Ling: Brothers... I envy them...
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Mai-Ling: I'm so alone, so afraid, no one to be with me... What? Who's there?!
Dog: Yip, yip...
Mai-Ling: Oh, a dog! You scared me, pooch! ?!... Oh, you are alone, too?
Dog: Bark!
Mai-Ling: ...You are just like me... Why don't you travel with me, doggie? OK? Will you come with me?
Dog: Bow wow!
Mai-Ling: OK! Then I'm gonna give you a name. Your name is Tin!
Tin: Bow wow!
Mai-Ling: Do you like your new name? Let's go, Tin!
Tin: Bow wow!
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
What!?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
Mai-Ling: I did it! I defeated all the big, ugly bad guys! There are no more suffering people to save, and there's no one to watch me fight and praise me anymore! ...I don't know what to do with myself! I'm so lost and lonely!
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Mai-Ling: I can't cry anymore! I have many things still to do!
Mai-Ling has learned a lot from her voyage into the darkness. Through her battles, she has found her new mission in life. It is to protect the bright future of the world's children from the horrors of war. Now that she has people to protect, Mai-Ling can concentrate on her training.
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
What!?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
With this final warning, Scion died and the treacherous kingdom of Varuda collapsed. It's ironic that humans created Scion, who almost destroyed the human race. If humans do not learn from their mistakes, they are destined to relive history. Bathed in the morning sun, Mai-Ling cries a promise into the brilliant light.
Mai-Ling: I feel invincible! No one shall ruin this beautiful land ever again! I'll protect it!
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Your moves were cool! Teach me next time!
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I don't just wear my bracelets, I use 'em!
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Your defense was so weak, all I could think about was dinner!
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Tessa
Tabasa (Japan)
Tessa: What's a castle doing here...? Hey! You're the man who...
Carthur: ...Oh, it's you... What are you doing here...?
Tessa: Who did this to you?
Carthur: B... be careful... He is extremely powerful...
Tessa: W... who is he?
Blade: A woman... Don't worry, I'm not a chauvinist.
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What in the world is this...? !? T... this is that mechanical war creature that I saw in an ancient book. Let's see if you measure up to the legend.
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The ancient legendary monster?! ...It's got to be a fake... Is this the empire's doing, too?
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Janna: Grandma! Help me!
Elenna: J... Janna! Please, someone help us! Janna!
Tessa: It's a huge marine creature... I must defeat you...
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Tanuma: I cannot allow you to go any further. You must die.
Tessa: What!? Even a human can turn into a monster... Is this related to the empire, too...?
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I feel extraordinary power in this country too... It's a huge bird this time... Is there any relation...? I must defeat it in order to find out!
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Clara: You've done well to get this far. With your mind and my empire, we could rule the world.
Tessa: Empire? A team? You must be joking. I'm not that kind of girl.
Clara: Ha ha ha, I thought you were smarter than that. It seems I was wrong. Now feel the awesome power of the empire! Die!
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Scion: I am the Messiah who's come to save this world. As I create a new breed of life, I also create a new world.
Tessa: Is this what he meant by true fear? It sounds more like true madness to me.
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Blade: D... don't celebrate yet... I... am just another expendable thug... If you dare to face the castle... You face the true essence of power and fear...
Tessa: True fear? Fascinating... I'll go inside and check it out.
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I can feel an evil presence over there. I think I'll check it out.
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Carthur: You have a strange style, yet somehow, you've survived to this point. I've heard that you've been snooping around the empire. You should go to the country west of here. There's a Crypt there. You'll find something...
Tessa: ...The Crypt...
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Tessa: That type of monster shouldn't live in this place. Why was it here?
Elenna: Thank you for helping us. You've saved my granddaughter's life.
Janna: Thank you, lady!
Tessa: It means nothing to me, but you're welcome. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go.
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My curiosity about the empire grows... I must hurry to the Crypt.
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Lavia: The knowledge you seek is very dangerous... You are risking your life...
Tessa: The essence of sorcery is studying the unknown! I can't stop now!
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My pendant reacted stronger when she turned into a monster... Empire...
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? Who the hell are you?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
Tessa: Scion couldn't have done this alone... There must be more... What's this room? A laboratory? !? W... what is this!? ...A new species... or... Did Scion create this creature, or did it control him? It doesn't matter... I can't leave this thing alone...
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...ha ha ha ha ha...
!? Who the hell are you?
This world is filled with petty humans and their hatred, greed, anger, and false ambitions. The bad aura spawned the wizard Scion, and this nearly led humans to their ruin. But you have journeyed far, stood up against overwhelming foes, and fought with courage. Inspired by you, the people have cast aside the darkness and good has returned to the world. The hatred that created me has begun to dissipate... But remember... I'll be back when people become blinded by their greed and desires once again...
With this final warning, Scion died and the treacherous kingdom of Varuda collapsed. It's ironic that humans created Scion, who almost destroyed the human race. If humans do not learn from their mistakes, they are destined to relive history. While watching the rising sun, Tessa thinks to herself...
Tessa: Human beings have a greater potential for power than I thought... I must study this.
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I can't let this evil presence roam free. I must lock up this creature forever. Whew... It's finally over. Now I can continue my research and experiments inside my lab.
Who or what was the evil creature? Did it control Scion? Only time will tell.
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It's too precious to just get rid of... I'll bring it back to my lab to study it. ...This creature isn't from this world. I wonder where it came from? It's so cute... I can feel myself growing more and more attracted to its beauty. I wonder what you'll teach me when you're fully grown...? Hee... hee... hee...
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Be gone! I must be on my way!
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I'm busy right now. Stay out of my way.
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This has been a learning experience, even for me!
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