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1From: sb_c1007_001_1.json.txt
2CHAPTER: CHARACTER STORY
3
4One Blade, One Truth
5Location: Ezera Frontier, Vildred's Mansion, Annex
6Bildred: Hmm, the investigation hasn't turned up anything useful...
7Bildred: Decades ago...after we sealed the Archdemon and the war ended, I traveled all over Ritania.
8Bildred: To figure out if the memory...no, the experience that Acolyte Kayron showed me was true.
9Bildred: I've been trying to find evidence that proves this world has been destroyed and restored over and over again.
10Bildred: But the only things I've found so far are old, insignificant documents...
11Student voice: Sir Vildred, you're here once again.
12Bildred: ...I told you not to disturb me unless something important came up.
13Student voice: I remember that, sir. But I thought you should see this.
14Bildred: A letter with the Ezeran royal seal on it... Is this from Sir Charles again?
15Student voice: Yes, sir. This time he sent his lieutenant as well.
16Student voice: The lieutenant insisted on meeting you himself, but I sent him back.
17Bildred: ...Very well. Leave it on the table.
18Student voice: You're going to burn it again without even reading it, aren't you?
19Bildred: That's none of your business.
20Student voice: ...Sir, it's already been quite some time since you isolated yourself. You haven't returned to the castle in years.
21Student voice: And strange rumors have begun to spread among the people.
22Bildred: Haha, rumors... Let's hear it, what do people say about me?
23Student voice: Some say you were severely injured in the Archdemon War, and some say you've been locked up in a dungeon for committing a grave crime.
24Student voice: That's not all. Those are more like jokes compared to this one. Do you want to know what it is?
25Student voice: They say you've sided with the Archdemon and are plotting something.
26Bildred: ...
27Student voice: Honestly, I don't know what you're thinking anymore, sir. How long are you going to live like this?
28Bildred: Hahaha... So tell me. Which of those rumors do you think people believe the most? That I'm injured? Or locked in a dungeon? 
29Bildred: Or...that I've sided with the Archdemon?
30Student voice: ...One way or another, the truth will come out. However, one must decide whether or not they will accept this truth.
31Student voice: The wise find a silver lining even in the darkness, but most people... Most people let the darkness devour them.
32Student voice: This old man wishes only that you will make a wise decision.
33Bildred: Don't worry too much... Everything will be over soon.
34Student voice: ...Please pardon me if I crossed a line. I'll take my leave now.
35Student voice: Hmph, what's with that look? I've never seen you make that face before. Now you've begun to feel pressure?
36Bildred: You again?! Get out of my head!
37Kailon: Isn't it time to accept it? When are you going to stop living like this, buried underneath these useless documents?
38Kailon: When are you going to stop denying the truth?
39Bildred: Hahaha! The truth? What's the truth? Don't underestimate me. I'm the one who will decide what to believe.
40Bildred: You can't force me to believe anything!
41Kailon: *chuckling* How foolish. But I suppose allowing you to realize it on your own is fine after all. Because as soon as your hope dies, and the shadow of despair falls over you...
42Kailon: ...You'll come looking for me anyway.
43Bildred: ...Dammit!
44Bildred: I'm not done yet. There's still one last place that I haven't searched.
45Bildred: A place that the data I've collected so far is pointing toward. I'm sure what I'm looking for will be there.
46Bildred: It...has to be. Otherwise...
47From: sb_c1007_001_6.json.txt
48Location: Breezy Plain, Scattered Garden
49Bildred: I feel like I'm walking in circles. As expected, this is no ordinary forest.
50Bildred: But according to the map, I should arrive there soon. And there, I'll be able to find...
51Bildred: ...The truth of this world, hidden by the sage so long ago.
52Bildred: Hopefully it can alleviate this...deep mistrust I have.
53Craves of Craves: *growling*...!
54Bildred: Somehow I seem to attract Undead and Demons wherever I go.
55Bildred: Maybe it's due to the power of the Archdemon flowing inside me...
56From: sb_c1007_001_7.json.txt
57Location: Scattered Garden, Hidden Location
58Bildred: This tombstone doesn't hold any supposed truth of the world. Only proverbs the sage left behind...
59Bildred: What have I been doing for all these years...? What was it all for?
60Bildred: Does this mean I'll never know whether or not Kayron was telling me the truth?
61Kailon: You appear quite disappointed that your final hope was fruitless.
62Bildred: ...Are you here just to make fun of me? Fine, you were right.
63Bildred: I've searched everywhere...but I couldn't find a single document on the destruction and restoration of the world.
64Bildred: Do you understand what that means? It proves that what you've shown me was nothing more than an illusion.
65Kailon: It's not proof that I was wrong.
66Bildred: Shut up. I won't...let you mess with me anymore.
67Bildred: So get out of my sight, now!
68Kailon: If that's what you really want, I'll go. But listen to the voice deep inside your heart. Are you really satisfied?
69Kailon: What are you going to do about your mistrust of the Goddess and the Heir of the Covenant?
70Bildred: Enough. I promised myself that if I didn't find the answer I wanted this time, I would give up and go back to Ezera.
71Kailon: *chuckling* Do you really believe that's what you want?
72Kailon: If you were going to give up this easily, you wouldn't have wandered the continent for so long.
73Kailon: You would have returned to Ezera, firm belief in the Goddess intact, and prepared for the upcoming Archdemon War.
74Kailon: But you didn't. Why?
75Bildred: ...
76Kailon: I know the answer. It's because, when faced with a question that shakes the very core of your beliefs...
77Kailon: ...You're the type of person who cannot move forward before finding a convincing answer.
78Kailon: Therefore, in response to your call--your desperate search for even the slightest clue...
79Kailon: ...I have descended.
80Bildred: ...Yes, maybe you're right. The unrest inside me has grown larger.
81Bildred: I...don't even know what to do anymore, or what to believe.
82Bildred: So how do you plan to put an end to this growing unrest of mine?
83Bildred: Are you going to persuade and delude me with cryptic words again?
84Kailon: No, I won't. This time, you're going to choose what to believe.
85Kailon: Come with me, I'll show you everything you wanted to know.
86From: sb_c1007_004_1.json.txt
87Location: Breezy Plain, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice
88Bildred: This is a place where the Ezeran army has no presence...
89Bildred: I think you're safe to reveal yourself. There's no one else around.
90Kailon: Oh? Look at you, now you're being nice to me. I'm a little surprised.
91Bildred: Quit speaking nonsense. Why did you bring me here?
92Kailon: Didn't I just tell you? I'm going to show you proof of the truth you refuse to believe.
93Kailon: This is a very meaningful place.
94Kailon: This is where the seeds of your wrath and doubt were planted.
95Bildred: ...
96Kailon: Of course, you wouldn't know anything.
97Bildred: I still don't fully trust you. And yet I followed you here...
98Bildred: ...Because I won't let mistrust control me any longer.
99Bildred: So...you'd better not think you can manipulate me.
100Kailon: Hmph. I'm just leading you to the truth.
101Kailon: I'm not going to force you to believe anything. Now, shall we begin?
102Kailon: I hope you won't allow the truth to weigh you down.
103Bildred: Ack...! My head...
104Student voice: I wasn't expecting the Archdemon's main forces to attack the castle so soon.
105Bildred: Huh...? This voice...?!
106Student voice: Watch out, Vildred!
107Location: Previous Restored World, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice
1086th generation built: Don't worry, I can handle this.
1096th generation built: Dancing Blade!
110Craving Stomaks: Krrraang!
111Student voice: That's...me. And evidently, I'm fighting monsters. But who's the person next to me...?
1126th generation built: Save your strength for the greater task, Heir of the Covenant. I'll deal with the monsters.
113Lars El Claire: The number of monsters is growing. In other words...the Archdemon will soon descend upon this world.
114Lars El Claire: It's not the right time to save my strength. We must break through the Archdemon's main forces and go straight to the Sanctuary.
115Lars El Claire: If we don't, this world will...
116Craves of Craves: Krrrrrrr...
117Student voice: Alright, then. What are you waiting for? Let's go!
118Craves of Craves: Krrrrrrr...!
119Aki: Here he comes in a blaze of fire! Aki, the final Heir!
120Student voice: I've never heard of an Heir who possesses the power of fire. And the Heir of the Covenant is awake...
121Student voice: Is this the previous world that Kayron told me about?
122From: sb_c1007_004_2.json.txt
123Location: Previous Restored World, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice
1246th generation built: As expected, the soldiers are already worn out.
1256th generation built: I don't think they can even fight these monsters, let alone break through to the Sanctuary.
126Lars El Claire: ...It was unavoidable. It hasn't been that long since the last war.
127Lars El Claire: Now that we know the Archdemon that we sacrificed so many lives to defeat wasn't even the Archdemon himself but just a part of him...
128Aki: I see your point. The situation now is definitely more desperate than last time. But in times like this, we need to encourage them, don't you think?
129Aki: Protecting our one and only world--that's our duty. Don't you agree, Vildred?
1306th generation built: The word "duty" feels a little too heavy for me, since I'm not even an Heir. Rather than that...
1316th generation built: I just want to prove that the deaths of my comrades were not in vain.
132Aki: It's true, many people lost their lives during the war... But don't worry. No matter what, we still have the Heir of the Covenant by our side.
133Aki: And Ras and I have already defeated the Archdemon once before. I'm sure it'll be no problem this time too.
134Aki: What do you say, Ras?
135Lars El Claire: ...You're right. Many were sacrificed for one noble reason. To protect this world.
136Lars El Claire: But if we don't stop the Archdemon, then all their sacrifices will be in vain.
137Lars El Claire: To prevent that from happening, we must stop the Archdemon again. And...
138Lars El Claire: ...Only the three of us can do it. We carry the will of those who gave up their lives.
139Aki: Yes, let's destroy the Archdemon and get back to Ezera.
140Aki: A fifty-year old bottle of Dilveranc is waiting for me! And that baby was an expensive one!
1416th generation built: How can you talk about alcohol at a time like this...?
1426th generation built: Anyway, first, I'll evacuate the injured. We'll lose them if we don't have their wounds treated.
143Aki: Alright. Come back as soon as possible. No slacking!
1446th generation built: ...
145Aki: Hmm, if we fail to defeat all those monsters...
146Aki: We'll fail this world, won't we?
147Lars El Claire: ...Aki. I know what you're thinking. But I hope that you won't make that decision.
148Aki: Of course. But if...if that time ever comes, you know...
1496th generation built: It's been longer than I thought. Luckily, the invasion hasn't begun yet.
1506th generation built: Ras, where did Aki...?
151Student voice: Master! Are you really going to let Aki do what he wants?!
1526th generation built: What Aki wants...?
153Lars El Claire: He would do anything for Orbis. Since I know how much he cherishes this world...I can't stop him.
154Lars El Claire: Although it may not be the best decision, I just want to respect his choice.
155Alcasus 2: I understand. But remember, once an Heir dies, they...
156Student voice: Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
157Alcasus 2: Are they here already?
158Lars El Claire: Come, Arkasus! Let's save this world and all its people once more.
159Lars El Claire: I...I'm tired of seeing this world die.
160Alcasus 2: Gotcha, Master!
1616th generation built: ...I didn't mean to, but I accidentally overheard them.
1626th generation built: What Aki wants and an Heir's death... I wonder what they were talking about.
1636th generation built: More than anything, his last comment is bothering me the most.
1646th generation built: "I'm tired of seeing this world die..." What could he possibly mean?
1656th generation built: ...Ras, what are you hiding from us?
166From: sb_c1007_004_6.json.txt
167Location: Previous Restored World, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice
168Aki: Dammit, this is never going to end. Is every monster on Orbis here?
169Aki: It feels like they're trying to hold us back. At this rate, we won't be able to reach the Sanctuary.
170Lars El Claire: Vildred will be back soon. I'm sure we can make it if we focus and work together.
1716th generation built: Raaaarghh!
172Craving Stomaks: Tsssssss...!
1736th generation built: I'm not too late, am I?
174Aki: Hmph, you're earlier than I expected. I thought you'd have a relaxing break and take a nap before you came back.
1756th generation built: ...Again, I cannot believe you. How can you make fun of me in this situation? Guess those fights didn't take any energy out of you.
1766th generation built: Anyway, Ras, I have a question for you. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but earlier...
177Tin Skeleton Shaman: H...Here you are... The Heir of the Covenant...
178Lars El Claire: A Dust Walker?
179Lars El Claire: Ack...!
180Kailon: Impressive. Even in this condition, you blocked my attack. You're as skilled as ever, Heir of the Covenant.
181Kailon: But soon the Archdemon will descend upon this land. In other words, it's our victory this time.
182Lars El Claire: It's too early to predict, Kayron. As long as we have even a little bit of hope, we won't give up.
183Kailon: Haha, but how long do you think that hope of yours will last?
184Tin Skeleton Shaman: Krrrrrrrr...!
1856th generation built: How shameless! They're using the sacrificed soldiers as Dust Walkers.
186Aki: Is it just me or has the whole situation actually gotten worse?
1876th generation built: ...If I use my full strength, I'll be able to break through the defense line for a short moment.
1886th generation built: Meanwhile, Aki, head to the Sanctuary with Ras. And stop the Archdemon.
189Aki: Well, that's an idea...but I refuse. This is not something that can be solved by sacrificing yourself.
1906th generation built: Don't worry about me. Just focus on saving the world...
191Aki: All I need is a few seconds. Earn me some time, and then I'll try to use the Spirit power infused in this gauntlet.
1926th generation built: I thought that was only possible during an eclipse.
193Aki: I'm not certain, but what's the harm in giving it a shot, right?
1946th generation built: Very well. I'll deal with the Dust Walkers. Hurry!
195Aki: ...The time has come.
196From: sb_c1007_004_7.json.txt
197Aki: ...And it worked.
1986th generation built: The Strak Gauntlet is out of control...?
1996th generation built: Wait, this is what you meant?! Stop right now, or else...!
200Aki: Yes, I'll die. But listen, Vildred. I learned something from the last time we fought the Archdemon.
201Aki: I learned that...we can't save this world without sacrifices.
202Aki: I've known since then that I would be the next.
2036th generation built: Without you, Ras has to face the Archdemon by himself. Have you forgetten that?
204Aki: What do you mean by himself? You'll be there. I guess you haven't noticed, but sometimes you're stronger than the Heirs when faced with dangerous situations.
205Aki: And I hate to admit this, but...you're the person that Ras trusts the most.
206Aki: So I believe that you two can stop the Archdemon...even without me.
207Student voice: *rumbling*
208Aki: I can sense the dark energy of the Archdemon. We're running out of time, I need to go now.
2096th generation built: I never said I'm okay with--
210Tin Skeleton Shaman: Grrrrrrrrrr!
2116th generation built: Ack...! What awful timing... Get off of me, you damn skeletons!
212Aki: I'm so glad I had a friend who truly understands me. I'll leave it to you guys now. Oh! And...
213Aki: ...You can have my fifty-year old Dilveranc. I hid it in the cupboard.
214Aki: As I told you already, that baby's expensive. Try not to drink it all at once.
2156th generation built: Stop! I said stop, Aki!
216Alcasus 2: Master, Kayron's power is getting stronger.
217Lars El Claire: Yeah, this energy... It's definitely the power of the Archdemon.
218Kailon: Hmph, is that all you're capable of? Now it's time to put an end to this...
219Kailon: Wait, this flame... Could it be the one who incapacitated the Archdemon last time?
220Lars El Claire: Aki, so you've decided to...
221Kailon: Forward, Dust Walkers! Stop him!
222Aki: Do you seriously think your silly, little skeletons are enough to stop me and my flames? You're not very bright, are you?
223Kailon: You fool, do you really think you can defeat me and my Dust Walkers without the help of the eclipse?
224Aki: Hmph, apparently, you don't know much about my Strak Gauntlet. An eclipse isn't the only way to unleash its full power.
225Kailon: Ack...! S-So powerful... How?!
226Aki: Ras, I don't need to spell it out for you, do I? You won't have long. Go to the Sanctuary with Vildred, and...you know what to do next, right?
227Lars El Claire: ...Okay, Aki. I'll save this world no matter what it takes.
228Aki: I'll be honest. I'm not quite happy with the fact that you're my companion to the afterlife.
229Aki: But I guess it can't be helped. Anyway, I'll have to use this powerful flame to create a grand finale before I go. So get ready... 
230Aki: ...To witness the power of Malicus! I'll burn you to ashes!
231Location: Previous Restored World, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice Outskirts
2326th generation built: Ras, did you know about Aki's decision?
233Lars El Claire: Yes.
2346th generation built: Then why didn't you stop him!?
235Lars El Claire: ...After the last time we defeated the Archdemon, Aki was overcome with sorrow for a long time, thinking of all the Heirs who died while he lived on.
236Lars El Claire: But in the end, he came to understand that their sacrifice was for the sake of the entire world.
237Lars El Claire: And so he believed that he must do the same for the next Archdemon War.
2386th generation built: So what you're saying is...even though you knew everything he was thinking all this time, you let it happen?
239Lars El Claire: Yes, but that was Aki's own decision. And I wanted to respect his choice.
240Lars El Claire: And most importantly, nothing matters more than protecting Orbis. Aki's choice to sacrifice himself was inevitable.
2416th generation built: ...Yes, this world is more important than anything else. It's all over once the world is gone.
2426th generation built: But I must ask you this. Ras Elclare, what are your comrades to you...?
2436th generation built: Don't tell me you see them as tools that you can sacrifice as you please to protect the world.
244Lars El Claire: ...
2456th generation built: And you're clearly hiding something from everyone. 
2466th generation built: You said, "I'm tired of seeing this world die." What did you mean by that?
2476th generation built: ...Tell me the truth.
248Lars El Claire: I'm afraid I can't tell you that. But I want to make one thing clear.
249Lars El Claire: To me, you guys are...
250Location: Breezy Plain, Old Stronghold of Sacrifice
251Bildred: ...
252Kailon: You don't appear to be pleased.
253Bildred: ...So what happened to that world?
254Kailon: I was defeated before the end by an Heir, so I was unable to see for myself exactly what happened... But the mere fact that this world exists seems to be an answer to your question.
255Bildred: Aki, the Heir who was blessed by the Spirit Lord Malicus. I've never even heard his name before.
256Bildred: If, as you say, this world continues to be destroyed and restored over and over again, how come he doesn't exist in the current one?
257Kailon: Haha, there you go. I've been waiting for a question like this. It's simple.
258Kailon: When the world comes to ruin, Diche restores Orbis to its state from a certain point in the past.
259Kailon: But...Heirs are not included.
260Bildred: Why?
261Kailon: Well, how am I to know what's in her mind?
262Bildred: So in other words, Heirs disappear forever if they die. Are they...aware of that?
263Kailon: No, they're not. Only the Goddess, the Heir of the Covenant, and the Guardians know.
264Kailon: So that they may use the Heirs as they please.
265From: sb_c1007_007_1.json.txt
266Location: Breezy Plain, Azure Shriek Temple
267Bildred: ...How come I've never heard of this place before?
268Kailon: Oh, I nearly forgot you can talk. You seemed lost in quite agonizing thought. 
269Bildred: ...
270Kailon: And it's no wonder. Hardly anybody knows about this place.
271Kailon: This is one of the hidden paths to the Sanctuary.
272Bildred: So you have something to show me here?
273Student voice: I can trust you, because you're as good as us Heirs.
274Bildred: Ack... I hear that voice in my head again...
275Kailon: Ha! It seems that the first experience I showed you has awakened the rage and doubt within your soul.
276Kailon: You no longer need my guidance.
277Student voice: So please take care of the Heir of the Covenant, Vildred.
278Location: Previous Restored World, Azure Shriek Temple
2796th generation built: The battle must have begun on the ground.
2806th generation built: The Heirs are keeping them distracted for now, but soon the Acolytes will notice that you're gone.
281Lars El Claire: Yes, and the longer we take, the more lives we're likely to lose. We must hurry to the Sanctuary.
282From: sb_c1007_007_2.json.txt
283Craving Stomaks: Krrraang!
2846th generation built: Ras, watch out!
285Craving Stomaks: Krrrrrrr...
2866th generation built: What are you thinking? You've been spacing out! That was dangerous!
287Lars El Claire: I'm sorry, Vildred. It feels like I owe you so much.
2886th generation built: I mean, it can't be helped. The Heirs asked me to take good care of the clumsy Heir of the Covenant.
2896th generation built: So I have to keep the promise I made.
290Lars El Claire: They said I'm clumsy...? Is that how I come off?
2916th generation built: Well, there are other reasons I need to take care of you. You're the only one who can defeat the Archdemon, after all.
2926th generation built: Since you're our only hope of restoring peace, of course you need to be protected. So you don't owe me anything.
2936th generation built: I would gladly risk my life to protect you, even if it means I die.
294Lars El Claire: Yes. If we can defeat the Archdemon, there will be peace. But...
2956th generation built: What's with that face? 
296Lars El Claire: ...Nothing. Let's go, we don't have time to waste like this.
2976th generation built: I assume even the Heir of the Covenant feels pressure.
2986th generation built: But I think there was something he was about to tell me... Maybe it was my imagination.
299From: sb_c1007_007_6.json.txt
300Kailon: So you were hiding underground this whole time, Heir of the Covenant.
301Lars El Claire: What are you doing here?! Does that mean the Heirs...?
302Kailon: No need to be surprised. That battle of death and madness is still raging up on the surface.
303Kailon: ...But not for much longer. Because I'm about to kill the world's last hope!
3046th generation built: I won't let you!
305Kailon: ...Well, well. Your faithful dog is here too.
3066th generation built: Hmph, keep talking, before you run for your dear life as always.
307Kailon: I see that arrogant nature of yours hasn't changed. But today...things will be different.
3086th generation built: We'll see about that!
309Lars El Claire: This energy... It doesn't feel like the Kayron I used to know. His power feels somehow stronger...!
310Lars El Claire: No, Vildred! Stay away from him!
3116th generation built: Blade Ascent!
312Kailon: ...Ah, that's nothing.
3136th generation built: How did he block my attack so easily...?!
314Kailon: I possess the power of the Archdemon. Now, it's time for you to kneel before me.
3156th generation built: Ack... This power is overwhelming...
316Kailon: Only the Heir of the Covenant, who possesses the power of the Goddess, can cut me down.
317Kailon: Meaning that, no matter how strong you are...you're merely an ordinary, unworthy Human to me.
318Lars El Claire: ...Vildred. I've got this. Leave it to me and Arky.
3196th generation built: Dammit, am I...just a burden? ...No, as long as I have the energy to hold a sword...
320Kailon: Haha! Allow me to present you with an endless despair. Behold the final moments of this world!
321Kailon: That's the only choice you have!
322From: sb_c1007_007_7.json.txt
3236th generation built: Ack...! I'm not done yet... Just one more step, and I can...!
324Kailon: How reckless of you, trying to stop me again... I won't spare you any longer!
3256th generation built: *chuckling* I'm not afraid. I made the decision to give up my life for this world long ago.
3266th generation built: Ras, now! While I've got him!
327Lars El Claire: But you'll die if I do!
3286th generation built: I don't care. If we don't defeat him now, he'll bring ruin to this world...
3296th generation built: So come on, this is the only way to save the world!
330Kailon: Ack... Heir of the Covenant. You're trying to protect the world with countless sacrifices once again.
3316th generation built: Good...job. Ras... Go to the Sanctuary...and save the world...
332Lars El Claire: ...
333Kailon: You...gave up on this world, didn't you?
334Kailon: Yet you continue to allow these foolish Heirs and soldiers to risk their lives to save it.
3356th generation built: What? What does that...?
336Kailon: This world, kept alive through the sacrifices of so many... How meaningful do you truly believe it is?
337Kailon: The contemptible Heir of the Covenant. I look forward to hearing your answer in the next world. *chuckling*
338Lars El Claire: ...Vildred.
3396th generation built: Ras... Answer me. What is all this about...? He said you gave up on this world. Then why are you letting people die like this...?
340Lars El Claire: I'm so sorry, Vildred. I can't tell you anything...but please trust me.
341Lars El Claire: Everything I've done, I've done for Orbis.
342From: sb_c1007_010_1.json.txt
343Location: Breezy Plain, Wanderer's Hill
344Bildred: Are you saying that letting people die and allowing the world to end is the right thing to do...?
345Bildred: Everyone has been counting on you, Ras. How can you say such a thing?
346Bildred: ...Kayron, let me ask you one thing. What I just experienced... Is this what really happened in the past?
347Bildred: I mean, can you guarantee that what I experienced is not just an illusion that you created?
348Kailon: ...Don't you already know that this is a stupid question?
349Kailon: Are you going to believe what I say, no matter what?
350Bildred: That's...
351Kailon: If not, you should decide for yourself...
352Kailon: ...Whether it's true or false. Wasn't that what you really wanted?
353Bildred: ...
354Kailon: Hmph. I guess you need some time to organize your thoughts.
355Bildred: He's right. It's up to me to judge what he says.
356Bildred: Based on what I've experienced so far, what Kayron said to me wasn't wrong.
357Bildred: The Heir of the Covenant...is deceiving everyone, sacrificing us all in an endless war.
358Bildred: He's hiding the truth from everyone.
359Bildred: ...Maybe it's all an illusion created by Kayron to make me mistrust the Heir of the Covenant.
360Bildred: But the rage and pain inside me is growing more and more vivid.
361Bildred: ...
362Bildred: What if everything I saw was the truth? If it was, then...what should I do?
363Bildred: ...
364Kailon: Based on the look on your face, I guess you've finally made up your mind.
365Bildred: Yes. What I felt throughout the experience was vivid rage and pain.
366Bildred: But when I suppressed those feelings and slowly retraced my memories, one image kept coming to mind.
367Bildred: Even though he's been hiding the truth from us, the Heir of the Covenant kept trying to tell me something.
368Bildred: So after careful consideration, I came to this conclusion.
369Bildred: Over the course of the repeated destruction and restoration of the world... I'm certain he tried to tell me the truth.
370Kailon: You're talking in circles, but I assume you still want to believe in the Heir of the Covenant.
371Bildred: ...Yes.
372Kailon: Well... Let's find out what his real intentions were.
373Kailon: I hope you don't change your mind.
374Location: The Sixth Restored World, Sanctuary Outskirts
375Lars El Claire: There are monsters everywhere. It seems like Archdemon Anghraf will appear soon.
3766th generation built: You're right, let's keep going. Kise and Ruele are waiting up ahead.
377From: sb_c1007_010_6.json.txt
378Lars El Claire: *panting*
3796th generation built: Ras, are you okay? Don't push yourself too hard. You're going to faint before we even get to the Sanctuary.
380Lars El Claire: I'm alright, Vildred. I can handle this.
3816th generation built: The Acolytes aren't even here yet, you must save your energy.
3826th generation built: I mean, I'm always ready to risk my life to save you and the Heirs.
383Lars El Claire: No, don't say that. I don't want to lose anyone this time...
3846th generation built: This time...? What do you mean?
385Lars El Claire: Ha...haha... Nothing, it was a slip of the tongue. I guess I'm too nervous about fighting the Archdemon.
3866th generation built: ...Nice try. You're hiding something from me again.
387Lars El Claire: ...
3886th generation built: ...I once thought of you as only the Heir of the Covenant, the person who would save our world.
3896th generation built: But as we overcame countless hardships together, I came to think of you as a friend.
3906th generation built: And ever since then, I started to see what I couldn't see before. And I realized that you've been hiding something.
391Lars El Claire: I'm not hiding anything.
3926th generation built: You're not being honest with me. Is it because I'm not an Heir, or...I'm not someone you can trust?
393Lars El Claire: ...That's not it. It's just... Sometimes you're better off not knowing the truth.
3946th generation built: But even so, you don't have to carry the burden all by yourself. You should share with...
395Lars El Claire: No, this is my problem. I can't...no, I don't want to share this burden.
396Lars El Claire: I won't tell this to anyone...not even to the Heirs.
397Lars El Claire: So please, don't ask any more questions.
3986th generation built: ...
399Luel of light: Kise! I was right! They're here!
400Luel of light: What's taking you so long? We've been waiting for you guys for ages!
401Luel of light: Hmm, what's going on here? I feel a weird tension between you two. Did you guys have a fight?
402Lars El Claire: ...Sorry, we got delayed getting rid of monsters on the way here.
403Lars El Claire: Let's go. The Archdemon's main forces will soon be here.
404Luel of light: Huh...? R-Ras, wait for us!
405Judge Kise: Vildred. What happened between you and Ras?
4066th generation built: ...No, it's nothing.
407Judge Kise: I won't pry if you don't want to talk about it.
408Judge Kise: But...maybe you shouldn't ask Ras any further questions either.
4096th generation built: Did you hear everything?
410Judge Kise: Yes, we did. Although Ruele said we should pretend we didn't...
411Judge Kise: You're right. The Heir of the Covenant... He's hiding something from us. But I trust him to tell you everything one day.
412Judge Kise: But now isn't the right time, so let's be patient with him. It won't be too late to hear his story after we've saved the world.
413Judge Kise: Since you said you think of Ras as your friend, you can wait a little longer, right?
4146th generation built: ...If you say so, then alright.
415Judge Kise: Hmph, you're still frowning. Don't worry, if Ras still doesn't say anything after that...
416Judge Kise: ...Ruele and I will nag him and make sure he tells you everything.
4176th generation built: Haha, thanks. That's very reassuring.
418Judge Kise: Now, let's get going. Ras and Ruele are waiting for us.
4196th generation built: She's right, there must be a reason why Ras can't tell me anything yet.
4206th generation built: Let's just wait and give him some time. He's the Heir of the Covenant and...my friend.
421Location: The Sixth Restored World, Sanctuary Gate
4226th generation built: Alright, looks like everyone's made it to the Sanctuary. Now, come!
4236th generation built: Archdemon, Acolytes, monsters! Vildred, General of Ezera, is waiting for you!
424From: sb_c1007_010_7.json.txt
425Anggrad's Fake: Grrrrrrr... 
4266th generation built: Ha, you must be the only one left. Very well, I'll cut you in half!
427Anggrad's Fake: GRROOOAAARR!
4286th generation built: Phew... That was close, but it looks like I'm still in one piece! I guess I'll head to the Sanctuary now...
429Bildred: Ack...! You're...Acolyte Kayron...!
430Kailon: You again, Vildred. It's always been like this. The Heir of the Covenant always uses you as bait whenever he's at risk.
431Bildred: What are you talking about...?!
432Kailon: Perhaps it's you who's suffered most in this world...
433Bildred: Ack...!
434Kailon: You aren't aware, but I can feel your soul engraved with wrath and agony...
435Kailon: Excellent. I think you're now qualified enough to escape from this vicious, painful cycle.
436Bildred: W-What are you doing to me...? And what is this power flowing into my body...!?
437Kailon: *chuckling* We'll meet again someday, Vildred. Until then...
438Location: Breezy Plain, Wanderer's Hill
439Bildred: *chuckling* ...I see. So that's how it is. He never had any intention of telling me the truth.
440Bildred: He only wanted to use and sacrifice us in this endless cycle of despair...
441Kailon: And of course that ludicrous Goddess, unwilling to leave this world, is behind all this.
442Bildred: ...Does that mean that once Diche leaves, the Archdemon will no longer return?
443Kailon: Correct. That way, we can sever this painful chain of sacrifice once and for all.
444Kailon: And you, Vildred...
445Kailon: ...The person who suffered the most, standing by Ras's side all this time...
446Kailon: You are the only one who can end this.
447Aki: Protecting our one and only world--that's our duty. Don't you agree, Vildred?
448Luel of light: Hehe, today's rabbit fortune cookie is also super luck, so don't frown like that! I know the Heir of the Covenant will be able to save the world!
449Judge Kise: Though he may seem a little clumsy, I'm sure he'll be fine. He's the Heir of the Covenant after all.
450Lars El Claire: Thank you for trusting me and the Goddess, Vildred.
451Lars El Claire: You're the friend I trust the most.
452Bildred: Kayron, what world did I just see...?
453Kailon: That was the sixth restored world. The world that existed right before the current world.
454Bildred: So the world already went through six cycles of destruction and restoration before this, which makes this world the seventh.
455Kailon: Correct. Do you feel like you're a step closer to the "truth" that you've been seeking?
456Bildred: The truth... Well, the truth is no longer important to me.
457Bildred: Because...I don't trust anything anymore.
458Bildred: The only things true to me anymore...
459Bildred: ...Are these unmistakable feelings of hatred, rage, and resentment.
460Bildred: You said I'm the only one who can sever this painful chain of sacrifice?
461Bildred: Very well. I'll save everyone. I'll do anything, whatever it takes...
462Bildred: ...As long as I can prove them wrong in this seventh world.
463Bildred: Diche... Heir of the Covenant. Wait for me.
464CHAPTER: CHARACTER STORY
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466One Blade, One Truth END