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12GENERAL NOTES:
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141) This is the main game script only, meaning I have not recorded what
15 was said by every single demon and soul encountered in the game,
16 unless I felt it was especially relevant in some way to the story or
17 the flow of the game play.
18
192) I also did not consistently record in-battle speech. It doesn't
20 really add anything to the story, so I often just skip it.
21
223) I transcribed this during one complete playthrough (for the Musubi
23 ending), while replaying scenes with various choice over again to
24 record all options. For this reason, some minor changes in dialogue
25 (many of them in the Tower of Kagutsuchi, though also sprinkled
26 throughout the game) that only occur for specific Reasons are not
27 currently recorded, though I will add them with future playthroughs.
28 I have included all of the possible endings, however, by using videos
29 of the endings found online as reference. (see 'Credits and Thanks'
30 section)
31
32
33FORMATTING NOTES:
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351) Whenever a word or phrase appears as a different color on screen, I
36 surround it with brackets, [like this]. Descriptions and actions I
37 have added (that do not actually appear as text in the game) are both
38 preceded and followed by two consecutive hyphens, --like this--.
39 Descriptions or actions that DO appear as text in the game are
40 preceded by a 'greater than' sign, > like this, as that is how they
41 appear on screen anyway.
42
432) All of the choices you can make during conversations are separated
44 into boxes, and should be read as the following:
45
46 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
47 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
48 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
49 : :
50 : 1) The first possible choice you can make. :
51 : :
52 : The response to the first possible choice you can make. :
53 : It should be assumed that the person who asked the :
54 : question is the same one giving this response, unless :
55 : otherwise stated. :
56 : :
57 : 2) The second possible choice you can make. :
58 : :
59 : The response to the second possible choice you can :
60 : make. For series of questions, it will branch off :
61 : like below: :
62 : :
63 : A) A possible choice for the second question. :
64 : :
65 : The response for this choice. :
66 : :
67 : B) A possible choice for the second question. :
68 : :
69 : The response for this choice...and so on. :
70 : :
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8301. Opening of Game............................................[X001]
8402. Yoyogi Park Station........................................[X002]
8503. Yoyogi Park................................................[X003]
8604. Shinjuku Medical Center....................................[X004]
8705. Yoyogi Park................................................[X005]
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8906. Shibuya....................................................[X006]
9007. Amala Network & Labyrinth of Amala.........................[X007]
9108. Ginza......................................................[X008]
9209. Harumi Warehouse & Great Underpass of Ginza................[X009]
9310. Ikebukuro & Mantra Headquarters............................[X010]
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9511. Assembly of Nihilo.........................................[X011]
9612. Kabukicho Prison...........................................[X012]
9713. Ikebukuro Tunnel...........................................[X013]
9814. Asakusa....................................................[X014]
9915. The Obelisk................................................[X015]
100
10116. Amala Network..............................................[X016]
10217. Yoyogi Park................................................[X017]
10318. Amala Temple...............................................[X018]
10419. Mifunashiro................................................[X019]
10520. Diet Building..............................................[X020]
106
10721. Tower of Kagutsuchi........................................[X021]
108
10922. Ending – Shijima...........................................[X022]
11023. Ending – Musubi............................................[X023]
11124. Ending – Yosuga............................................[X024]
11225. Ending – Neutral/Human.....................................[X025]
11326. Ending – Chaos/Demon.......................................[X026]
11427. Ending – True Demon/Maniacs................................[X027]
115
11628. Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest - The Fiends..................[X028]
11729. Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest - The Labyrinth Itself........[X029]
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11930. Legal, Credits and Thanks, Contact.........................[X030]
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128
129--You see a hazy vision of a woman standing with her back turned to you,
130outlined by the bright sun.--
131
132WOMAN'S VOICE:
133 ...A world that loses its power will fade away into nothingness. If such is
134 the fate of this world, then I shall return it to its mother's womb. The
135 world must first die, for it to be born again...
136 ...That is the only way to salvation, as recorded in an ancient prophecy.
137
138**********<special>**********
139
140--In a New Game +, Yuko will now ask, 'In what persona will you walk your
141path?'--
142
143 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
144 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
145 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
146 : :
147 : 1) Hooded jacket. :
148 : :
149 : You want to stay the same as before? :
150 : There's nothing wrong with that. :
151 : :
152 : 2) Leather jacket. :
153 : :
154 : You prefer a new look, then? I'm sure you'll like it. :
155 : :
156 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
157
158**********</special>**********
159
160--The woman turns around and you see glimpses of Tokyo's destruction flash
161before you.--
162
163WOMAN'S VOICE:
164 The world will fall for its sins, and humans will all disappear...
165 But, I don't want you to meet the same fate. I want to help you hold on
166 to your life. To do so, I need to know your name. Will you tell me who
167 you are...?
168
169--You are asked to enter a Last Name, a First Name, and a Nickname. You must
170create it ex nihilo; there is no given name for the protagonist. This script
171is written for a character named Hero Leader, with the nickname Moniker.--
172
173WOMAN'S VOICE:
174 ....
175 I see, so your name is Hero Leader...
176 As of now, your will to live shall be sustained. Believe in it...and live.
177
178 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
179 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
180 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
181 : :
182 : 1) I will. :
183 : :
184 : I'm glad that you understand. :
185 : The time is near...it will take place very soon. :
186 : :
187 : 2) I don't understand. :
188 : :
189 : You may not understand right now... :
190 : ...but please don't forget what you've heard here... :
191 : :
192 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
193
194--You once again see glimpses of Tokyo's destruction flash before you.--
195
196WOMAN'S VOICE:
197 I am the nurturer of the next world. It is my duty to create the world that
198 is to come... Now, I want you to say my name out loud.
199
200--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Yuko Takao.--
201
202YUKO:
203 That's right...My name is Yuko Takao.
204 ...Hero. I won't shed another tear, not even at the world's end. I'd like
205 to see you in the next world though... Go ahead and wake up. It's time...
206
207--Screen fades to white, then fades to black.--
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216
217ANNOUNCER:
218 Yoyogi Park Station!
219 Yoyogi Park Station!
220 Please do not rush onto the train. The door is now closing.
221
222--You step off the train and your phone rings.--
223
224> You received a message.
225
226MESSAGE:
227 You're late...You're way late, Hero Leader! You haven't forgotten that we're
228 going to visit Ms. Takao, have you? Hurry up and get over to Yoyogi Park.
229 You're wasting my quality time!
230
231> It's from your classmate.
232> Enter his name.
233
234--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Isamu Nitta.--
235
236MESSAGE:
237 I don't care if you come or not, but Ms. Takao's nice to me when you're
238 around... Oh yeah, you better make sure you look nice for her. How about the
239 jacket you bought the other day... Y'know, the one with a demon graphic on
240 it? You're just the mood maker. Don't forget that.
241
242--You now have control of your character. You walk in the direction of the
243exit, and are stopped by an employee who says the following:--
244
245EMPLOYEE:
246 ...Huh??? A Customer?
247
248--You stop to talk to him.--
249
250EMPLOYEE:
251 Are you heading to Yoyogi Park too? After that incident, we've had a lot of
252 lookee-loos, but not so many customers. Man, I've had a lot of free time on
253 my hands...
254 ...Huh? Are you saying that you haven't heard the news???
255
256 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
257 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
258 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
259 : :
260 : 1) What's going on? :
261 : :
262 : Hmmm...How should I put this? Yesterday, there was a :
263 : [riot] at Yoyogi Park. If you want the details, you can :
264 : check the giant screen. A buncha people were killed. :
265 : You could hear the sirens wailing all night long. :
266 : :
267 : 2) I've heard about it. :
268 : :
269 : Who hasn't, right? I mean, it's all over the news. :
270 : :
271 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
272
273EMPLOYEE:
274 I'm sorry about that...I shouldn't be talking on the job, even if I'm not
275 busy...
276
277--You leave Yoyogi Park Station and head for Yoyogi Park. On the way you
278decide to check out the big screen the employee mentioned.--
279
280> The news is showing on the giant video display...
281
282NEWSCASTER:
283 A riot broke out yesterday at Yoyogi Park, regarding the construction of a
284 communications tower. The demonstration got out of hand, and there have been
285 several deaths and injuries reported. Also, [Hikawa], the top executive of
286 Cybers Communication, is still missing. Now, for the latest in sports, we
287 move over to Mannaka!
288
289> The news continues...
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298
299--You enter Yoyogi Park, where you see a man standing in front of a sign.--
300
301MAN:
302 Great, the entire park is closed. I won't be able to get a single picture of
303 the scene... Just my luck.
304
305--The man turns around.--
306
307MAN:
308 ...?
309 ...What's up, kid?
310
311 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
312 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
313 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
314 : :
315 : 1) What happened here? :
316 : :
317 : Well, this is what they said on TV: 'The clash between :
318 : a well-known company and a civic organization results :
319 : in deaths'... But, those who live on the fringe say... :
320 : ...that it was a struggle between two opposing cults. :
321 : :
322 : 2) Ah, nothing. :
323 : :
324 : Oh...Okay. If you're not interested, then it's better :
325 : not to get involved. You wouldn't believe me if I told :
326 : you that there was a struggle between two religious :
327 : cults...would you? :
328 : :
329 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
330
331> Your cell phone started to ring.
332
333MAN:
334 ...Huh? Isn't that your phone ringing?
335
336--You pick up your phone.--
337
338CLASSMATE:
339 ...Hi, Hero? It's me.
340 *sigh* I finally got a hold of you. What have you been doing all this time?
341
342> Please enter your classmate's name.
343
344--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Chiaki Hayasaka.--
345
346CHIAKI:
347 I could see if it was Isamu, but you're never late. Did something happen?
348 Where are you now? Yoyogi Park? Well, since you didn't show up on time,
349 Isamu and I left without you...We're almost there. So yeah, I'm sorry, but
350 can you come directly to the hospital? You know which hospital it is?
351 ...Yeah, Shinjuku Medial Center. Just go east from Shinjuku Station, and you
352 can't miss it. Oh well. I wanted to talk to Ms. Takao about what I should do
353 after graduation anyway.
354
355 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
356 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES ::::::::::::::::::
357 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
358 : :
359 : 1) I'll be there ASAP. :
360 : :
361 : Thanks, I'm not planning on staying there long. :
362 : Okay then, see you later. :
363 : :
364 : 2) Is now the right time for that? :
365 : :
366 : ...What? I care about my future, thank you very much. :
367 : Honestly, you and Isamu should start planning ahead :
368 : too... Anyway, don't keep us waiting, okay? :
369 : See you later. :
370 : :
371 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
372
373> Chiaki hung up.
374
375MAN:
376 Hey, wait a minute...You're going to Shinjuku Medical Center?
377 ....
378 ...That's where I'm headed, too. What a coincidence.
379
380--He pulls a magazine from his messenger bag. It features a skull on the
381cover.--
382
383MAN:
384 Here, take this. This issue isn't out yet. You don't know what happened
385 here, right? Then, you probably don't know what kind of place that hospital
386 is, either. The report on the Gaea cult and the Scripture of Miroku...It's
387 an interesting read.
388
389> You obtained an issue of [Ayakashi Monthly].
390
391MAN:
392 You wouldn't normally associate a hospital with the occult, but...That place
393 is different....Heheh. False info is pretty common in the occult industry.
394 If it does turn out to be wrong, just laugh it off, okay? Well, I'd better
395 get going. My name's Hijiri. If we ever meet again, let me know what you
396 thought about my article.
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406--You arrive at Shinjuku Medical Center. In the lobby you see a girl standing
407by herself.--
408
409CHIAKI:
410 Hero, you finally made it. You know, this hospital... It's a little strange.
411
412--She looks around.--
413
414CHIAKI:
415 ...There's nobody here. Not a single person. Look, even the reception desk
416 is empty. Isn't it creepy here? I don't like it... Isamu is looking for Ms.
417 Takao right now. He hasn't come back yet, though. He'd better not be off
418 fooling around...Hey, what's that magazine?
419
420 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
421 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
422 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
423 : :
424 : 1) Some guy gave it to me. :
425 : :
426 : You got it from a stranger? :
427 : Come on, you should know better than that. :
428 : :
429 : 2) Do you want to read it? :
430 : :
431 : Knowing your taste, it probably wouldn't interest me. :
432 : :
433 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
434
435--She takes the magazine from you and opens it.--
436
437CHIAKI:
438 Ayakashi Monthly...I've never heard of it before. What!? It's an occult
439 magazine! Why would you bring something like THAT here!?
440 ....
441 ...Well, I guess it might help me kill some time. Hero, can you go look for
442 Isamu? If we can't find Ms. Takao, then I don't wanna stay here another
443 minute. He should be on the second floor, where the patients' rooms are.
444 I'll wait here.
445 ...Oh yeah, let me borrow this magazine. Thanks!
446
447--You head to the second floor of Shinjuku Medical Center, and see a young man
448in the other hallway. You enter a room and see the same young man. He turns
449around and looks startled.--
450
451ISAMU:
452 *gasp*!
453 Dude! You scared the crap outta me, Hero! Why'd you startle me like that!?
454 You come here late, you cause trouble... Geez. Ah, forget it. I'm sure you
455 noticed already, but man, this place is deserted. I called Ms. Takao and
456 double checked, though. She said, "Shinjuku Medical Center."
457
458 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
459 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
460 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
461 : :
462 : 1) Maybe something happened. :
463 : :
464 : They could've at least put up a notice or something, :
465 : so visitors aren't clueless. This place better not be :
466 : contaminated by some deadly virus... :
467 : :
468 : 2) Just relax. :
469 : :
470 : ...How can you be so calm? To tell you the truth, I'm :
471 : gettin' kinda nervous. :
472 : :
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474
475ISAMU:
476 I checked out most of the this place. I don't know where else Ms. Takao
477 could be...Oh well. I'll go back and see how Chiaki is doing. She's probably
478 all mad at me 'cuz I've been gone so long... *sigh* It's hard to please a
479 girl with her upbringing. See ya in a bit, Hero. I really hope that this is
480 nothing we should be worried about...
481
482> Isamu left the room.
483
484--You return to the lobby, where Chiaki is thumbing through the magazine.--
485
486CHIAKI:
487 Oh, you're back. Um, Hero... You know that special report at the beginning
488 of the magazine? Well, it says some things that are a little disturbing.
489 According to the report, there's a group of demon worshippers who call
490 themselves the Gaea cult... They're right here in Japan. Anyway, they
491 believe in this book of prophecy called the Scripture of Miroku. In that
492 book, it says that chaos will befall the world, and these people are
493 actually trying to make that happen. The reporter was unable to learn what
494 is meant by 'chaos'... It could be worldwide terrorism, or some other
495 tragedy. But...
496
497--Isamu walks in from another room.--
498
499ISAMU:
500 No luck finding Ms. Takao. I even checked the men's room.
501
502CHIAKI:
503 *sigh* I don't think we needed to know that. We're in the middle of a
504 conversation, so please save the details for later. Now, where were we?
505 ...Oh yeah, read this part. 'A hospital on the east side of Shinjuku is
506 closely linked to their plan...'
507
508ISAMU:
509 Let me guess...It ends with, 'More to come in our next issue,' right? You
510 know, this could be the hospital that they're referring to. I've heard weird
511 stories about this place. Things like they experiment on patients, and how a
512 psychic got scared and ran outta here... There was also one about the
513 hospital being under the influence of some cult...
514
515CHIAKI:
516 ...Really? I haven't heard those things before. Maybe we shouldn't have
517 come... I don't normally take this kind of magazine too seriously, but...
518 There's definitely something wrong with this hospital.
519
520ISAMU:
521 .....
522 I'm worried about Ms. Takao. Hey, let's look around some more. If we don't
523 find anything, then at least we'll know that there's nothing bad here. It
524 looks like you can access the annex from the second floor. I'll go take a
525 look.
526
527--He pulls a card from his pocket.--
528
529ISAMU:
530 Here you go, Hero. You can use this to search the basement.
531
532> You obtained an [ID Card].
533
534CHIAKI:
535 Why don't you search the basement yourself?
536 ...You're not scared, are you?
537
538ISAMU:
539 O-Of course not! I'm sure she's not down there, that's why I'm having Hero
540 go! All Hero needs to do is confirm that Ms. Takao isn't in the basement.
541 It's my duty to see her in person. If something does happen, Hero, just run
542 like hell! Alright?
543
544CHIAKI:
545 *sigh* I can't believe him sometimes. But now, I'm worried about Ms. Takao.
546 We should make sure she's okay.
547
548--You head to the elevator to search the basement. You use the ID Card on the
549Security System, and soon come across a door. You enter and see a man sitting
550in a swivel chair, his back to you. In front of him is a strange glowing
551pillar inscribed with ancient characters. The room is dark, lit up only by
552the blue glow of several computer screens and the strange pillar.--
553
554HIKAWA:
555 ...Well, what do we have here? Who dares to disrupt this stillness? How
556irritating...
557
558--The man swivels around to face you.--
559
560HIKAWA:
561 ...A well-known poet once said, 'April is the cruelest month.' Why? Because
562 it is then that one must wake up from a long sleep and face the barren
563 world. Looking back on the past, it is evident that the history of mankind
564 is comprised of meaningless events. The worthless overgrowth of a
565 civilization blind to its sins, continuous bloodshed and war, and thousands
566 of years of repeating the same mistakes again and again...The world must
567 start over from the beginning. The way to salvation was foretold in the
568 Scripture of Miroku, and today is the day that the prophecy shall be
569 fulfilled. The old world will sink like a setting sun, and the new world
570 will arise in its place.
571
572--He rests his chin on his left hand.--
573
574HIKAWA:
575 ...Who are you? From what I remember, you're not one of our followers who
576 survived the purge at the park...An acquaintance of Ms. Takao? Come to think
577 of it, this was a hospital, wasn't it? I see, you came to visit her.
578 However, even a pebble creates ripples when cast in water. I do feel pity
579 for you, but...your life ends here!
580
581--He raises his hand and a demon, Baphomet, appears behind him.--
582
583HIKAWA:
584 ...Do not fear. All the inhabitants of this world will follow before long.
585 Your time has come just a bit sooner, that's all.
586
587 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
588 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
589 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
590 : :
591 : 1) Face him. :
592 : :
593 : Fool... :
594 : No one can overcome their fate. :
595 : :
596 : 2) Run away. :
597 : :
598 : What a futile attempt... :
599 : One should face death honorably. :
600 : :
601 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
602
603WOMAN'S VOICE:
604 Stop!
605
606--Yuko enters the room.--
607
608YUKO:
609 What, can't you let one person go? It should have absolutely no effect on
610our plan.
611
612HIKAWA:
613 The insignificance of the gesture makes no difference. I will not allow any
614 exceptions.
615
616YUKO:
617 If you don't save him... I'll stop cooperating with you.
618
619HIKAWA:
620 .....
621 ...Such a troublesome Maiden. Well... I'll leave the teaching to the
622 teacher. Please leave this room. I would like to enjoy this blissful end in
623 solitude.
624
625--He swivels his chair back around.--
626
627YUKO:
628 ...Hero, I'll be waiting on the roof. We'll have a good view of the city
629 from there. Come, see it with your own eyes. Witness that which will change
630 the world...
631
632--You start to head back to elevator. Just before the Security System area,
633you are stopped.--
634
635> Someone is up ahead...
636
637--You see a small boy with long blond hair dressed in a suit. He is holding
638the hand of an old woman whose face is completely covered with a veil. Only
639her chin is visible.--
640
641OLD WOMAN:
642 What's wrong, my little master? Are you wondering about that person over
643 there?
644
645--The little boy cups his hand around his mouth and whispers to the old
646woman.--
647
648OLD WOMAN:
649 I see. My, my... But, we're busy at the moment. Let's come back later.
650
651--A light flashes.--
652
653> The child and the old woman have disappeared...
654
655--You take the elevator up to roof. You see Yuko standing, looking out at the
656city.--
657
658YUKO:
659 ...Hi, Hero. I'm glad I made it in time, back there at the basement... I
660 wouldn't want you to fall prey to a [demon]. You heard what Hikawa said,
661 right? The world is about to be engulfed by chaos. It's called the
662 [Conception]... The rebirth of the world, an event which no human has ever
663 witnessed. Everyone outside of this hospital will perish. I doubt anyone
664 would approve of such a terrible thing... But, even if we let this old world
665 continue to exist, it would eventually lose all of its power. The world must
666 first die, for it to be born again... And I alone will carry the burden of
667 its sin...No, I don't have any regrets.
668
669--The camera switches to an overhead view, so that Tokyo's cityscape is
670visible.--
671
672YUKO:
673 You came here, led by fate. And it is your fate that you will live through
674 the Conception. It may actually be more painful than death... But...I
675 believe in you. Hero...
676 ...Please find me. No matter how the world changes, I'll be your strength.
677 As the Maiden, I'll take part in the creation of the new world... I'm sure
678 that I'll be able to provide you with guidance.
679 ...I know it's difficult for you to understand. But, we're out of time.
680 Hero...
681 If you can find me on your own, I promise that I'll tell you everything...
682 ...The answers to all your questions, and what my true feelings are...
683
684--You see the destruction of Tokyo. The screen begins to shake and lightning
685flashes. Everywhere that lightning strikes turns black, entire city blocks at
686a time. Blackness spreads over city like a layer of lava. You see particles
687of debris flying upward. Yuko closes her eyes and leans back, as the light in
688the sky flashes between blue and black. Then the screen fades to white.--
689
690--There is a bright light in front of you.--
691
692MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
693 ...You, who is about to enter my world, show me your heart...
694 ...You have nothing in your heart. Not even a hint of Reason. For the one
695 who will shape the world, this cannot be. Go! And discover yourself...
696
697--The screen fades to white again.--
698
699--You see the young boy and old woman once more, in a hazy blue and black
700area. The boy again whispers to the old woman.--
701
702OLD WOMAN:
703 ...It is my honor to tell you that my little master has shown an interest in
704 you. Poor human, he wants to give you a special gift. It is vital that you
705 receive this gift...Please do not move.
706
707--They stand above you.--
708
709OLD WOMAN:
710 It will only hurt for an instant...
711
712--The little boys drops a strange, insect-like creature onto you.--
713
714OLD WOMAN:
715 ...This will make you a demon...
716
717 !!!
718
719--When you come to your senses, you are sitting with your head hanging down in
720a room in the hospital. You have changed...you now have strange blue and black
721marking on your body, and a horn grows from the back of your neck.--
722
723OLD WOMAN'S VOICE:
724 Magatama, the essence of demonic power... You have now joined the ranks of
725 demons.
726
727--You raise your head and look at your hands. You gaze around the room,
728stunned.--
729
730OLD WOMAN'S VOICE:
731 My little master is always watching you, so don't bore him...
732
733> You obtained the Magatama [Marogareh].
734> From the command menu ( [] button), you can view and ingest Magatama.
735
736--They disappear, and you begin to explore the hospital. You eventually come
737across your first save terminal.--
738
739> You can hear something from inside the room...
740
741--You open the door and see Hijiri examining a strange pillar, much like the
742one you saw when you met Hikawa.--
743
744HIJIRI:
745 ...Who's there?
746
747--He turns around.--
748
749HIJIRI:
750 .....
751 Wait a minute... Aren't you the kid I met at the park?
752 What happened to you...?
753
754 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
755 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
756 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
757 : :
758 : 1) I'm stronger now. :
759 : :
760 : ..... :
761 : ...You're not joking, are you? :
762 : :
763 : 2) I'm not sure myself. :
764 : :
765 : ...I see. :
766 : Well, at least you still think like a human... :
767 : :
768 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
769
770HIJIRI:
771 ...So, what the hell is going on? All of a sudden, I was blinded by a bright
772 light, and the next thing I knew, I was here in this room. I took a quick
773 look around, and it looks like I'm in a hospital... Since you're here too,
774 does that mean this is Shinjuku Medical Center? ...Anyways. As much as I
775 want to know what's going on out there, I don't think it's safe for me to
776 walk around. By the way, have you come across any yet?
777
778 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
779 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
780 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
781 : :
782 : 1) Yes. :
783 : :
784 : Hm... It wasn't my imagination, then. Demons. :
785 : ...They're all around here. I never thought I'd :
786 : actually live to see one... :
787 : :
788 : 2) Any what? :
789 : :
790 : Well, they're definitely not human. My guess is that :
791 : they're... demons. My strange experience...your new :
792 : look...and these weird creatures... I don't think the :
793 : police will be able to help us here. :
794 : :
795 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
796
797HIJIRI:
798 Damn... I might have to seriously consider the possibility. It's hard to
799 believe, but... If this is Shinjuku Medical Center, then I can't just rule
800 it out. The Conception...could have occurred for real. I've seen this
801 barrel-like object somewhere before...If my memory serves me right, it
802 belongs to a man named Hikawa. He must have something to do with all this.
803 ...Standing here talking won't get us anywhere. If you're strong enough to
804 fight those demons, then will you gather information for me? I tried talking
805 to what looked like a ghost, but I didn't have much luck. What's happened to
806 the world...? Are there are other humans out there...?
807 (--that's what it actually says, an in-game typo I guess--)
808 We can only learn the answers to these questions by finding somebody else.
809 ...I wish I could do it myself, but I don't think I'd last very long against
810 those demons. Besides, I'd like to spend some time studying this object.
811 I'm counting on you.
812
813--You save your game.--
814
815HIJIRI:
816 Maybe you should try and get out of this hospital.
817 ...Good luck.
818
819--You head back to the elevator.--
820
821> You can feel an extraordinary power from beyond the door...
822
823--When you open the elevator, you are transported to a strange, tunnel-like
824place. There is a flash of light, and you see two figures in the distance - a
825man in a wheelchair and a young woman dressed in black.--
826
827> A voice echoes in your head...
828
829VOICE:
830 ...Come...
831 ...Show me...the strength...of a demon...
832
833> The old man and the woman disappeared...
834
835--You begin walking. Two Will o' Wisps appears, and you engage in your first
836battle. After defeating them, you walk a bit an engage in another battle.
837Another flash of light, and you see the man and woman in the distance again.--
838
839> A voice echoes in your head...
840
841VOICE:
842 ...This way...
843
844> The old man and the woman disappeared...
845
846--After another battle or two, you enter a central room. A light flashes, and
847the man in the wheelchair and young woman appear once more.--
848
849> A voice echoes in your head...
850
851VOICE:
852 ...So, you made it...
853 ...Your strength...is outstanding...
854 ...We shall meet again... soon...
855
856--One more flash of light, and you once again find yourself in front of the
857elevator. You head to the first floor, but it seems the exit is blocked, so
858you must search for another way out. You eventually come to the walkway of the
859Medical Center's annex, where you see a Pixie.--
860
861PIXIE:
862 I've never seen a demon like you before...
863 Are you looking for something, too?
864
865 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
866 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
867 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
868 : :
869 : 1) Yes. :
870 : :
871 : Hey, about that thing you're looking for... I'll help :
872 : you, if you want! I was looking for something, too! A :
873 : demon who can help take me to [Yoyogi Park]. You look :
874 : kinda flabby and weak, but I'll let that slide. :
875 : Whaddya say? Should we join up? :
876 : :
877 : A) Yes. :
878 : :
879 : Alright then, let's get outta here! If we :
880 : have the [Pass-thingie], we can get through :
881 : that door to the annex. I saw some [Pretas] :
882 : carrying it...I'm Pixie the Fairy. I'm sure :
883 : we'll be the best of friends! :
884 : :
885 : > Pixie joined your party! :
886 : :
887 : B) No. :
888 : :
889 : ...Is that so? Ooooh!! Why don't you just :
890 : walk around until something eats you, then! :
891 : :
892 : --Speak to her again, and she will say :
893 : the following:-- :
894 : :
895 : Oh, you again??? :
896 : Have you decided to join up with me? :
897 : :
898 : i) Yes. :
899 : :
900 : --Same as above response for :
901 : 'Yes.'-- :
902 : :
903 : ii) No. :
904 : :
905 : --Same as above response for :
906 : 'No.'-- :
907 : :
908 : 2) No. :
909 : :
910 : Is that so...? Denied again! I wonder if a strong :
911 : demon would ever pass by here...*sigh* :
912 : :
913 : --Speak to her again, and she will say :
914 : the following.-- :
915 : :
916 : Oh, you're here again! :
917 : You ARE looking for something, :
918 : aren't you??? :
919 : :
920 : A) Yes. :
921 : :
922 : --Same as above response for 'Yes.'-- :
923 : :
924 : B) No. :
925 : :
926 : ...Is that so? I guess I'll have to beat :
927 : them myself....Ugh, there's just no way I :
928 : can do it alone! :
929 : :
930 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
931
932--Please note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress.
933You head off with Pixie to find the Pretas she mentioned, who are in a room on
934the second floor. When you come to the room, however, it is locked. You hear
935voices inside.--
936
937VOICE:
938 ....Gah....
939 Maga....tsuhi....
940 ....Magatsuhi....
941
942PIXIE:
943 Ew! Those gunky Pretas are inside!
944 Here, let me talk in their nappy native language...
945
946> Pixie changed the tone of her voice.
947
948PIXIE:
949 'Me have....Magatsuhi....
950 Brought....lots....'
951
952VOICE:
953 ....Gaah?
954 Maga....tsuhi...?
955 .........
956 Me eat!! Me eat!!
957
958> The door is now unlocked...
959
960PIXIE:
961 Alright, they fell for it! You ready?
962
963--You say 'Yes' and enter.--
964
965PRETA:
966 .......Blarg?
967 .......Gaah?
968 Maga...tsuhi...?
969
970PIXIE:
971 We don't have any Magatsuhi to give to the likes of you! If you don't wanna
972 get hurt... Give us the [Pass-thingie]!!
973
974PRETA:
975 Blarg!! Gaah!!! Magatsuhi!!
976
977--You fight the Pretas.--
978
979> You obtained an [Annex Gate Pass].
980
981PIXIE:
982 Hmmm...You're stronger than I thought! But, you could get even stronger if
983 you [talk] to other demons and get them on your side. We got the
984 Pass-thingie, so let's head over to Yoyogi Park!
985
986--Random encounters are now enabled for the game.--
987
988--In one room you encounter a floating soul who says the following:--
989
990SOUL:
991 I saw a human at the annex. He's probably dead by now...
992 Eaten by a demon or something weird like that.
993
994--You head to the annex, and use the pass from the Pretas.--
995
996--In the Annex Lobby, you see a demon through the glass who is flying around
997the lobby. You speak to a soul.--
998
999SOUL:
1000 You see that demon swimming around the lobby, like he owns the place? That's
1001 [Forneus]! As long as he's here, it's not gonna be easy to get out of this
1002 hospital.
1003
1004--You enter the Annex Lobby and encounter Forneus.--
1005
1006FORNEUS:
1007 Hey, punk! I've never seen you around, and I don't like your face! You're
1008 trying to get by without paying respect to me, The Almighty Forneus? You
1009 wanna die, don't ya!? I screwed up and let another human escape a while ago,
1010 but not this time... I have a habit of butchering anyone who disrespects me.
1011 I cut 'em up with these fins! Time to die!!
1012
1013--You fight Forneus.--
1014
1015> You obtained the Magatsuhi [Wadatsumi].
1016
1017--You exit the hospital to see that Tokyo is now a wasteland.--
1018
1019> You feel the presence of something...
1020
1021--There is a flash of light. The little boy and old woman appear.--
1022
1023OLD WOMAN:
1024 It is reassuring to see that you did not do anything to embarrass my little
1025 master, such as dying. My little master has pitied you. The least you could
1026 do is survive such a trivial thing as this...Come to think of it, this is
1027 your first time seeing the new Tokyo, is it not? Allow me to tell you one
1028 thing, if you don't mind...Look above you.
1029
1030--You look up to see bright orb of light.--
1031
1032OLD WOMAN:
1033 As you can see, Tokyo has now become a [circular world]. Now, do you see
1034 something shining in the center of this world? That is [Kagutsuchi]. That is
1035 what created this Vortex World, and that is also what provides power to the
1036 inhabitants of this world.
1037
1038--The little boy whispers to the old woman.--
1039
1040OLD WOMAN:
1041 Oh, my little master, are we leaving already? Pardon me, now. I must be
1042 going. Please keep it up. You can create a new world, or you can destroy
1043 this one. The choice is yours...
1044
1045> The child and the old woman have disappeared...
1046
1047--The camera pans around to show the bottom of a red cape.--
1048
1049MYSTERIOUS MAN:
1050 This...is Tokyo...? This doesn't seem like the kind of place you'd find
1051 sushi.
1052
1053--The camera pans up, until you see all of the man, save the bottom of his
1054face.--
1055
1056MYSTERIOUS MAN:
1057 That old guy...what a client. This is gonna be one tough job...Oh well.
1058 Time to get to work.
1059
1060--He walks off screen. When you are in control again, you head to Yoyogi
1061Park.--
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1070
1071PIXIE:
1072 Yay!! We're finally here!
1073 I guess this is goodbye?
1074
1075 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1076 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1077 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1078 : :
1079 : 1) Good riddance. :
1080 : :
1081 : Whoa! Talk about harsh! :
1082 : You sure you can get by without me? :
1083 : :
1084 : A) Heck yeah. :
1085 : :
1086 : Is that so! Then, here you go. :
1087 : > You obtained the Magatama [Ankh]. :
1088 : Careful not to die out there! :
1089 : :
1090 : --Pixie flies off-- :
1091 : :
1092 : B) I'll die without you. :
1093 : :
1094 : Awww! I knew you wanted to be with me. :
1095 : Alrighty! I guess I'll stay with you a :
1096 : little longer! :
1097 : :
1098 : --Pixie stays in your party-- :
1099 : :
1100 : 2) I hope not. :
1101 : :
1102 : We made it to Yoyogi Park, so I guess we can part ways :
1103 : now. Or...do I get the sense you want us to stay :
1104 : together? Hmmm??? :
1105 : :
1106 : A) I need you. :
1107 : :
1108 : Mmmm...I like the way that sounds. *flirt* :
1109 : You win! I'll stay with you a while longer! :
1110 : :
1111 : --Pixie stays in your party-- :
1112 : :
1113 : B) Lay off the Pixie dust. :
1114 : :
1115 : What a friggin' jerk you turned out to be! Take :
1116 : this, then. Think of it as payment. At least I'm :
1117 : not an asshole like you! *pfffft* :
1118 : > You obtained the Magatama [Ankh]. :
1119 : You'd better take good care of it! :
1120 : :
1121 : --Pixie flies off-- :
1122 : :
1123 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1124
1125--You speak to a few souls around the area to gather information.--
1126
1127SOUL:
1128 I've seen that communications tower before...
1129 The name [Hikawa] comes up when I look at it...
1130 ...I feel like something bad happened to me...
1131
1132SOUL:
1133 You know about that [human girl] in Shibuya? Seems that she came from some
1134 hospital.
1135
1136--You head for Shibuya with this information.--
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1145
1146--In Underground Mall B1, you come across your first Cathedral of Shadows.
1147These are located throughout the game - you can fuse demons here. You also
1148come across your first Junk Shop, where you can buy items and Magatama.--
1149
1150--You enter the club located in Shibuya, and you see a human girl in the
1151shadows. She walks into the light, and you realize that the girl is Chiaki.--
1152
1153CHIAKI:
1154 ...How should I act at a time like this? ...Should I be happy? Like,
1155 'I'm glad we're both okay.'? It's you, Hero, right?
1156 ...I can tell. Don't worry...Nothing phases me anymore. I realized...
1157 No matter how much I cry or shout, this nightmare won't end.
1158 I'm...a little tired. Hero... Do you know what happened to the world?
1159
1160 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1161 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1162 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1163 : :
1164 : 1) The Conception occurred. :
1165 : :
1166 : The Conception? You mean... What was written in that :
1167 : magazine actually happened? :
1168 : .... :
1169 : ...I see. :
1170 : ...I feel sick to my stomach. :
1171 : :
1172 : 2) No, I don't. :
1173 : :
1174 : ...I see. I fell unconscious at the hospital. :
1175 : ...and when I woke up, there were demons everywhere. :
1176 : No one was around, and my cell phone didn't work. :
1177 : So, I ran outside for help, but... :
1178 : ...it wasn't just the hospital that had changed. :
1179 : :
1180 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1181
1182CHIAKI:
1183 You saw how it was out there, right? I couldn't even tell where my house
1184 used to be... I seriously thought that I was the only person still alive.
1185 ...I'm so glad to see you, Hero. Maybe...there's still hope. There's got to
1186 be other survivors, don't you think? Ms. Takao and Isamu might be around
1187 somewhere, too. I'll go look for them...I'm not ready to give up entirely.
1188 They must be alive. Fate can't be that cruel. Otherwise...I don't know what
1189 I'll do.
1190
1191> Chiaki left...
1192
1193--You talk to a Nekomata demon in the club.--
1194
1195DEMON:
1196 I know the name of the organization in Ginza, meow! Meow! I have an idea!
1197 If you do something naughty with me, I'll tell you the name!
1198
1199> Will you do something naughty with Nekomata?
1200
1201 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1202 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1203 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1204 : :
1205 : 1) Sounds purrrfect. :
1206 : :
1207 : Meow, wonderful! :
1208 : :
1209 : --She attacks you. After the fight, she says the :
1210 : following.-- :
1211 : :
1212 : The organization in Ginza is called the [Assembly of :
1213 : Nihilo]. :
1214 : :
1215 : 2) Sounds rough. :
1216 : :
1217 : Rrreow! You scaredy-cat! :
1218 : :
1219 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1220
1221--You head back to the surface of Shibuya, and see a Setanta demon.--
1222
1223DEMON:
1224 A [human male] suddenly appeared at the terminal. He's still snooping
1225 around there yelling, 'I've got it!' every so often. What's he got?
1226
1227--You head to the save terminal to investigate.--
1228
1229> You can hear sounds coming from inside the room.
1230> Will you enter?
1231
1232--You enter and see Hijiri.--
1233
1234HIJIRI:
1235 Hey...Is that really you? ...I don't know what to say. You came here all by
1236 yourself, on foot!? You must've gained some incredible power! I came here a
1237 little while ago...
1238
1239--He looks at the barrel-shaped object.--
1240
1241HIJIRI:
1242 ...using this. Remember? You saw one just like it at the hospital. This
1243 isn't an ordinary piece of artwork. It's a truly amazing device. These are
1244 connected to each other by a strange passageway. Using that passageway--the
1245 Amala Network--you can send anything to a distant location instantly. So
1246 basically, I transported myself here from the hospital. I'm guessing that
1247 there are more of these devices in different locations, and that they form
1248 a huge transportation network...And most likely that network is connected
1249 to where Hikawa is.
1250
1251 Hey, wanna work together? If we're gonna have any hope of getting out of
1252 this mess, then we've got to find Hikawa. I heard there's a group in Ginza
1253 that's vying for control of shaping this infant world, and its leader is a
1254 human. That leader's gotta be Hikawa. So...I want you to try and find any
1255 information you can about that group. I'll use this device to send you to
1256 Ginza. ...Well, what do you say? It's definitely risky, but it's better than
1257 wandering around on your own...I'm gonna stay here for a while. Let me know
1258 when you decide what you want to do. But, keep this in mind. I have no idea
1259 what things will be like in Ginza now. If you do decide to go there, make
1260 sure you prepare yourself, alright?
1261
1262--You prepare youself and talk to Hijiri again.--
1263
1264HIJIRI:
1265 So, did you decide to enter the Amala Network?
1266
1267--You say 'Yes.'--
1268
1269HIJIRI:
1270 ...Alright. Once I send you, I'll head over to Ginza too. Until then...stay
1271 alive. Good luck!
1272
1273--The strange pillar begins to spin and emit a blue light. You start to
1274rapidly fly through different corridors. You end up in the Amala Network.--
1275
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1283
1284HIJIRI:
1285 Hey...Can you hear me now? Good. Looks like you're still safe. It seems that
1286 the Link failed and you fell into the Amala Network. But...The Amala Network
1287 is exactly that: a network. If there's an entrance, there's always an exit.
1288 Just leave it to me. I'll get you out, so head toward Ginza...
1289
1290--You make your way through the Amala Network. Suddenly the stairs you wished
1291to enter disappear.--
1292
1293HIJIRI:
1294 ...?
1295 Something's up... Are you stuck?
1296
1297--You say 'Yes.'--
1298
1299HIJIRI:
1300 Okay...I've got an idea. Let me try something...
1301
1302--The area that disappeared before comes back.--
1303
1304HIJIRI:
1305 I'm starting to get it... Looks like the Amala Network never stays the same
1306 shape. Even you would have a hard time getting through here... Well, if
1307 something happens, call me. I'll do what I can.
1308
1309--You travel through the Network a bit more, when another area disappears.--
1310
1311HIJIRI:
1312 ...Geez, again? Hopefully, it'll be as smooth as the last time...
1313 ...!
1314 ...H..ey.....
1315 Ca..n..yo..hear...e?
1316 Say...som..in...
1317 ...Dam..it...!
1318 Conn..ction's..unst..ble...
1319
1320> You can no longer hear Hijiri's voice.
1321
1322--You continue through the Network, reaching an area called an Anomaly.--
1323
1324> You can hear a voice...
1325
1326VOICE:
1327 ...y...he.....y...
1328 It...me.....Hijiri.
1329 ...Can you hear me? Answer me! Can you hear me now?
1330
1331 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1332 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1333 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1334 : :
1335 : 1) I can hear you. :
1336 : :
1337 : Good! Looks like you're in a spot that gets good :
1338 : reception. :
1339 : :
1340 : 2) I can't hear you. :
1341 : :
1342 : Yeah, real funny....I know you hear me, kid! :
1343 : :
1344 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1345
1346HIJIRI:
1347 Alright...Let's do it this way. From now on, if anything happens, let's meet
1348 up in stable places like this one you're in right now.
1349 ...Oh, yeah. You're stuck, huh? Just wait a...sec...
1350
1351--The area that disappeared earlier comes back.--
1352
1353HIJIRI:
1354 ...Damn.
1355 Looks like...communica..ion's...
1356 get...ing..ba..d.....he..re..too...
1357 Let...s..meet...u..p...in...
1358 a...nother...stab...le...plac...e...
1359 ............
1360 ......Okay...?
1361
1362> You hear nothing.
1363
1364--The next time this happens, three separate areas disappear at once. You
1365make your way to another Anomaly.--
1366
1367> You can hear a voice...
1368
1369HIJIRI:
1370 .........
1371 It's good to know you're alive. Guess you didn't become a demon for nothing.
1372 You couldn't go any further, huh? Wait up.
1373
1374--All three areas reappear.--
1375
1376HIJIRI:
1377 ...Oh yeah, there's something you should know. It seems that someone's
1378 trying to intercept my communication with you. Might be an enemy. Be
1379 care...ful...
1380 .....Looks like...it's...get...ing...
1381 ...un...stable...he...re...to...o.....
1382 We'll...tal...k...la...er...
1383
1384> You hear nothing.
1385
1386--You eventually come to another Anomaly.--
1387
1388> You can hear a voice.
1389
1390HIJIRI:
1391 You're finally here... The exit is close to where you are. Let me open the--
1392
1393--The screen starts to shake.--
1394
1395HIJIRI:
1396 .......!
1397 Damnit, something's interfering...
1398 ....He...y...
1399 Yo...u.....ok...ay...?
1400 .....hear...me.....
1401 ..........
1402
1403> You cannot hear Hijiri's voice anymore.
1404
1405--A yellow ghost-like creature appears.--
1406
1407SPECTER
1408 ...H, hEy, WhO aRe YoU? YoU snEAk aRounD...YOu iN the w-W-w-Way!
1409 !!!!
1410 YoUuuuUuuUU! I kNOW, I KnoW! This MaGATsuHi hEre. YoU waNT yOURsElf?
1411 yOu kilL me, hUh!?
1412
1413 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1414 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1415 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1416 : :
1417 : 1) Yes. :
1418 : :
1419 : I sEE! I kNEw iT!! Me fix PrObLem... :
1420 : Me eAT yOU! aNd MaGaTSuhi ToO! Me EaT YOu tOooOooOoO!! :
1421 : :
1422 : --he attacks you-- :
1423 : :
1424 : 2) No. :
1425 : :
1426 : .....nO. YoU aRe LyiNg. Me woN'T Be fOoled! YoU won'T :
1427 : paSS heRE. Me WOn't LeT yOU. G-G-GeT OUt oF HerE!! :
1428 : :
1429 : --He sends you out of the room.-- :
1430 : --When you re-enter, he says the following:-- :
1431 : :
1432 : YOUUuuuuUUU! :
1433 : YoU waNT yOURsElf!!! This MaGATsuHi hEre. yOu :
1434 : ThinK kiLL me. Eh!? :
1435 : :
1436 : A) Yes. :
1437 : :
1438 : --Same as above response for 'Yes.'-- :
1439 : :
1440 : B) No. :
1441 : :
1442 : --Same as above response for 'No.'-- :
1443 : :
1444 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1445
1446--Note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress. Once you
1447beat him, he says the following:--
1448
1449SPECTER:
1450 .....OWwww...
1451 ...UgH, aHhhH.....
1452 ...YoU.....I eAt yOU oNE dAy.....
1453 Me...ErGh...sWeAr IT.....
1454 Me nO foRGEt yoUr uGLy FaCe!
1455
1456--Specter disappears.--
1457
1458HIJIRI:
1459 ..........
1460 .....Alright...It looks like...everything's stabilizing. Hey, Hero, you
1461 okay?
1462
1463 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1464 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1465 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1466 : :
1467 : 1) Yes. :
1468 : :
1469 : I see...You're getting used to being a demon, aren't :
1470 : ya? I'll open the door. Hang on. :
1471 : :
1472 : 2) No. :
1473 : :
1474 : Alright, I'll do the best I can to get you outta there. :
1475 : :
1476 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1477
1478--An exit is revealed.--
1479
1480HIJIRI:
1481 If you go through the path I opened, you should reach [Ginza] safely. You
1482 did take a slight detour, but at least you're there. Nice work. Now, let's
1483 hurry on.
1484
1485> You hear nothing.
1486
1487--You enter the area Hijiri opened up, and it takes you to a central area.--
1488
1489> You landed in an unexpected location.
1490
1491--You see a strange stalagmite-type thing with several holes in the side.--
1492
1493> There is a peephole...
1494> Will you look inside?
1495
1496-You look, and see old-looking eyes flash before you look through the tunnel.--
1497
1498-You see a stage - a red curtain slowly rises, creaking. A study is revealed,
1499with the man in the wheelchair and woman in black standing before you.--
1500
1501LADY IN BLACK:
1502 You have come at last...I knew that fate would bring you here. This is the
1503 farthest region of Amala...Humans call it the netherworld. I am sure you are
1504 already aware, but many formidable demons lurk in this dark land. This place
1505 is home to those who were cast down by god. They await the day when they can
1506 fly once again. Moniker, the young man with the power of a demon...You are
1507 still weak and unable to withstand the flow of Magatsuhi in Amala. You may
1508 be wondering how it is that you arrived here and if you are in danger, but
1509 do not worry. We will send you to your original destination. It is time for
1510 you to return to Tokyo. There is nothing you can accomplish here right now.
1511 At this point, you still lack the strength. But, allow me to give you this.
1512 This [candelabrum] will be your guide...when you lose your way in your quest
1513 for power.
1514
1515> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty].
1516
1517LADY IN BLACK:
1518 Then, I will send you to Ginza. We shall meet again, if fate so desires...
1519
1520--The curtain slowly lowers, creaking again. The screen fades to black. You
1521end up in a save terminal.--
1522
1523HIJIRI:
1524 ...Hero, can you hear me? I guess you made it to Ginza alright. You had me
1525 worried there... I lost track of you for a while, and I thought you may have
1526 gotten lost in the Amala Network... Anyways, I'm glad to see that you're
1527 okay. So, can you look around Ginza and gather some info about Hikawa? You
1528 might run into tougher demons, but I'm sure you can handle them. I'm not cut
1529 out for fighting, so I'll track down Hikawa some other way. I'm sure we'll
1530 meet again, since we're both after the same thing. Alright then, see ya.
1531
1532> The voice could no longer be heard.
1533
1534--You now have the option of using the Amala Link in save terminals to visit
1535places you have visited before.--
1536
1537
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1540> [X008] - 08. Ginza <
1541> <
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1543
1544
1545--You are transported to Ginza. Here there is Rag's Jewelry, where you can
1546trade gems you find for items, Elementals, and Mitamas. At Ginza's Cathedral
1547of Shadows, you are now able to perform sacrificial demon fusions at full
1548Kagutsuchi. You speak to an Eligor demon near Rag's Jewelry.--
1549
1550DEMON:
1551 The Assembly of Nihilo desires a [world of stillness]. It is a world without
1552 pain, because it is not controlled by emotions...It is far different from
1553 the state of chaos that Tokyo is in right now.
1554
1555--You enter a bar called Nyx's Lounge.--
1556
1557SOUL:
1558 The Assembly of Nihilo has a human they call the [Maiden]. She and the
1559 Commander are the ones holding Nihilo together. But, that's not saying much.
1560
1561MADAM NYX:
1562 Oh? Hey kid. What're you doing in a place like this?
1563 I haven't seen you around before.
1564 Did you come to check out the Assembly of Nihilo?
1565
1566 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1567 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1568 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1569 : :
1570 : 1) Yes. :
1571 : :
1572 : ...I knew it. You probably have something for that :
1573 : Maiden, right? ...Nihilo's base of operations is right :
1574 : outside of Ginza. I'd tell you not to try it, but boys :
1575 : love risking their necks for girls. If it doesn't work :
1576 : out, come talk to me again. :
1577 : :
1578 : 2) No. :
1579 : :
1580 : I see... That's good. It's best not to bother with all :
1581 : this 'creation' business. :
1582 : :
1583 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1584
1585LOKI:
1586 Who the hell are you? Whaddya want in here? Did you come in for a drink?
1587 Sorry kid, but I don't think they serve milk or juice boxes in this place.
1588
1589--You try to enter the room at the back of Nyx's Lounge.--
1590
1591LOKI:
1592 Hey! That's [my room]. Don't even think of touching it!
1593
1594--Outside of the bar again, you talk to a few more souls.--
1595
1596SOUL:
1597 Did you know? People say that Loki owns a bunch of different things.
1598 He's at Nyx's Lounge.
1599
1600SOUL:
1601 Nihilo's base is southwest of Ginza...in [Shiodome].
1602
1603--You see a Queen Mab demon.--
1604
1605DEMON:
1606 You can't exclude the power of Magatsuhi in creating the world. The Assembly
1607 of Nihilo is using terminals to suck Magatsuhi from the Amala Network. The
1608 Commander is a clever one...Ha ha ha!
1609
1610-You head to check out the Assembly of Nihilo. When you enter, a Berith demon
1611stops you.--
1612
1613BERITH:
1614 Halt! This is the [Assembly of Nihilo], the place for those who seek
1615 silence. I cannot let anyone see our commander or the Maiden. Leave these
1616 grounds immediately!
1617
1618
1619--He sends you away, so you head back to Ginza to speak to Madam Nyx.--
1620
1621MADAM NYX:
1622 What? You couldn't get inside the base? Ha! I didn't think you'd actually
1623 be crazy enough to try and go there! ..Is there a reason why you need to
1624 infiltrate the Assembly of Nihilo?
1625
1626 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1627 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1628 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1629 : :
1630 : 1) Yes. :
1631 : :
1632 : ......... :
1633 : I see... Then, let me tell you something. Go see :
1634 : [Gozu-Tennoh]. Gozu-Tennoh is the leader of the demons :
1635 : in [Ikebukuro]. He's no friend of the Nihilo, so he :
1636 : might help you out. You can get to Ikebukuro from the :
1637 : [Great Underpass of Ginza], just across the bridge from :
1638 : here. Good luck... You're gonna need it. :
1639 : :
1640 : 2) No. :
1641 : :
1642 : I see...That's good. It's best not to bother with all :
1643 : this 'creation' business. :
1644 : :
1645 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1646
1647
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1649> <
1650> [X009] - 09. Harumi Warehouse & Great Underpass of Ginza <
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1653
1654
1655--You head east on the world map, and you see a soul near a building.--
1656
1657SOUL:
1658 There's a place to get into the Great Underpass of Ginza somewhere around
1659 here...
1660
1661--You enter the building, called the Harumi Warehouse. You flip a switch,
1662which opens a gate that was blocking the entrance. You come across a ladder,
1663and descend it to enter the Great Underpass of Ginza. After traveling for a
1664while you enter an open sewer area, where you see a man.--
1665
1666MAN:
1667 .....Ah!
1668
1669--You follow the man, and see him again in the next area.--
1670
1671MAN:
1672 .....Whoa!!
1673
1674--You run halfway down a passage, and see more people.--
1675
1676MAN ON THE RIGHT:
1677 .....Ack!! He's this far already!?
1678
1679MAN ON THE LEFT:
1680 A demon...? Is he a [Mantra] demon?
1681
1682MAN ON THE RIGHT:
1683 ...Huh? Mantra!? Ummmmmm.....
1684 Anyway, let's report this to everyone!
1685
1686--They disappear and you follow them. You enter a door and see a man standing
1687in front of you.--
1688
1689MAN:
1690 .....Ahhh!! H-He's here...!
1691
1692--You see that there are many of them standing around and above you.--
1693
1694PEOPLE:
1695 ...Th-The demon's here!
1696
1697PEOPLE:
1698 ...Th-The Mantra!?
1699
1700OLD MAN:
1701 A Mantra demon...
1702 .....It's over.....
1703 ...It's all over...
1704 .........
1705 .........
1706 .........?
1707 .....Huh?
1708 .........
1709 Hey, he's not a Mantra! Never seen a demon of the likes of him in their
1710 army! ...I was worried for nothing. Now, I can get back to my rocking chair.
1711 .........
1712 ...What?
1713 Are we that peculiar to you?
1714
1715 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1716 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1717 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1718 : :
1719 : 1) Actually, yeah. :
1720 : :
1721 : We're [Manikins]. You can probably tell a lot about us :
1722 : just by seeing where we live. :
1723 : ...Now, go home! Everyone else, do the same. :
1724 : :
1725 : 2) Not really. :
1726 : :
1727 : ......... :
1728 : I thought that you'd never seen a [Manikin] before. :
1729 : That was a waste of time...Everyone, back to business! :
1730 : :
1731 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1732
1733MANIKINS:
1734 Oh.....
1735 I guess he's not a Mantra demon...
1736 ...We were worried for nothing.
1737
1738> The Manikins returned to their rooms.
1739
1740OLD MANIKIN:
1741 ...Oh, you again. Is it bothering you that much?
1742
1743 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1744 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1745 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1746 : :
1747 : 1) Yes. :
1748 : :
1749 : ......... :
1750 : ...We're Manikins. Our destiny is to be slaves to the :
1751 : demons...But, we can also feel pain, you know. That's :
1752 : why we live in hiding in this underpass. :
1753 : ...Get it? So, please leave us be. :
1754 : :
1755 : 2) No. :
1756 : :
1757 : ...Then, leave us be. :
1758 : :
1759 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1760
1761MALE MANIKIN:
1762 We're like the humans, but we're not...
1763 We were made to look like them, for some reason or another. It can't be
1764 helped.
1765
1766FEMALE MANIKIN:
1767 Many of our fellow Manikins are suffering in Ikebukuro as slaves of the
1768 [Mantra]...Um, the Mantra are a group of demons based in Ikebukuro. Dunno
1769 if you knew...
1770
1771MALE MANIKIN:
1772 The Mantra and the Assembly of Nihilo oppose each other because their ideals
1773 differ. They have different ideas of how Tokyo should be run, you see.
1774
1775--You go down a ladder, and come across the junk collector.--
1776
1777COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
1778 .........
1779 ...Hey. Are you that demon everyone is talking about? I'm a collector of
1780 many things, especially things that have to do with humans. So, I leave the
1781 underpass every so often, convincing the gatekeeper to let me through. Well,
1782 if you need some advice, I'll help you... Maybe you could help me collect
1783 'stuff'....
1784
1785--When you try to pass through a gate in the Underpass that will take you to
1786Ikebukuro, you are stopped by the gate keeper.--
1787
1788MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
1789 Hey! Stop right there. This path leads to Ikebukuro, the base of the Mantra.
1790 It would be real bad if the Mantra came, so I can't open the gate.
1791
1792--You head back to the junk collector.--
1793
1794COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
1795 Is something wrong?
1796 ..........
1797 ...The gatekeeper is preventing you from passing by to get to Ikebukuro,
1798 huh? Would you like me to persuade him to let you through?
1799
1800 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1801 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1802 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1803 : :
1804 : 1) Yes. :
1805 : :
1806 : Alright, I'll persuade the gatekeeper to let you :
1807 : through. But, only on one condition... You have to find :
1808 : something that I'm looking for. I want a [Bill]. It's a :
1809 : small portrait painted by humans in a greenish color. :
1810 : It's small, yet detailed, and it uses watermarking :
1811 : technology that changes patterns... It had value at one :
1812 : time, I think. I heard that some humans valued it more :
1813 : than their lives! I'd like to find one, but I have no :
1814 : clue as to where I can find it. I heard that there were :
1815 : plenty where [people crowded together]....A city, :
1816 : perhaps? Maybe you'll be able to do it. You're a demon, :
1817 : after all. Anyways...I entrust you with finding that :
1818 : Bill. :
1819 : :
1820 : 2) No. :
1821 : :
1822 : Are you sure? Okay, suit yourself. I doubt you'll be :
1823 : able to get that gatekeeper to let you through. Come :
1824 : back if you change your mind. I'll be here. :
1825 : :
1826 : --Speak to him again, and he will say same as before.-- :
1827 : --you must say “yes†for story to progress-- :
1828 : :
1829 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1830
1831--You head back to the bar in Ginza. You speak to Loki.--
1832
1833LOKI:
1834 Huh? Is there a [Bill] in my room? Bill, as in human money? It might, it
1835 might not... Heheheh...You want a [Bill]?
1836
1837 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1838 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
1839 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1840 : :
1841 : 1) Bill me. :
1842 : :
1843 : You wanna cut a deal? 20,000,000 Macca. Now, whether :
1844 : there's a Bill in my room or not, that's a different :
1845 : question. Whaddya think? Will you pay me 20,000,000 :
1846 : Macca? :
1847 : :
1848 : A) Bill me. :
1849 : :
1850 : ...You need the money first before you can :
1851 : say that! I don't have time to deal with :
1852 : bums. Go home. :
1853 : :
1854 : B) No thanks. :
1855 : :
1856 : Heheheh... Well, of course. Then, there's :
1857 : nothing to talk about. Go home. :
1858 : :
1859 : 2) No thanks. :
1860 : :
1861 : I see, then you have no business here. Take a :
1862 : hike, junior. :
1863 : :
1864 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
1865
1866--You head around to the back entrance to Loki's room.--
1867
1868> The door is locked.
1869> Will you unlock it?
1870
1871--You say 'Yes.'--
1872
1873> The door is now unlocked.
1874
1875--You enter the room, and open a chest containing a [1000 Yen Bill].--
1876
1877--When you leave, the Troll that had been guarding the door is standing in
1878front of you.--
1879
1880DEMON GUARD:
1881 Hmmmmmmmmmmm!! You!! What were you doing while I was gone!?
1882 Hmmmmmmmmmmm!! It's time for you to die!!
1883
1884--You fight the Troll. After beating him, you go back to the junk collector
1885in the Great Underpass of Ginza.--
1886
1887COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
1888 *gasp* A real BILL!!! We had a deal, right? C'mon, c'mon!
1889 Oh, this is great!!!
1890
1891> You handed over the [Bill].
1892
1893COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
1894 As I said, a deal's a deal. Hold on a sec.
1895 ...Here you go. Give this [letter] to the gatekeeper.
1896 This should get you through.
1897
1898> You obtained the [Manikin's letter].
1899
1900COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
1901 See you later...I hope you get to Ikebukuro safely.
1902
1903--You go back to the Manikin guarding the gate.--
1904
1905MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
1906 How many times do I have to tell you? I can't let you pass...
1907 .........
1908 ...What's this?
1909
1910> You gave the gatekeeper the [Manikin's Letter].
1911
1912MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
1913 ...? A letter from him?
1914 .........
1915 .........?
1916 .........!
1917 .........
1918 ...I got it. If that's the case, it can't be helped.
1919 ...Go ahead and pass.
1920
1921--He opens the gate.--
1922
1923MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
1924 Ask me anytime if you want to get through.
1925
1926--You enter the next area, and a message flashes on the scree.--
1927
1928> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] are flickering wildly...
1929> You can feel the presence of a terrifying demon...
1930
1931MYSETERIOUS VOICE:
1932 The flames of the candelabrum beckon me to the battlefield! I do not know
1933 who you are, but...If you have a candelabrum, it is our destiny to fight.
1934 Let us duel to the death within my realm, where no one can interrupt us!
1935
1936--You are sucked through the floor. You enter a strange realm where the sky
1937is yellow and orange.--
1938
1939MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
1940 ...Only one of us will escape this domain alive. The victor shall claim the
1941 loser's candelabrum, and return in triumph. You hold a candelabrum...Then,
1942 like me, you must be seeking supreme power.
1943
1944--The Matador appears.--
1945
1946 That I cannot allow. Only the greatest warrior is worthy of such power. It
1947 is meant for a master swordsman...one who, amidst blood and applause, has
1948 put an end to countless lives...That warrior is I, Matador. It's unfortunate
1949 that we have no spectators, but I believe this will be an excellent show
1950 regardless, as you and I contend for the candelabra. I'm sorry to say, but
1951 it seems you are rather weak to be in possession of a candelabrum. You
1952 should give it to someone more deserving, like myself... But, since it's
1953 unlikely that you'll heed my advice...
1954
1955--He raises his sword.--
1956
1957 I challenge you to a duel, to see which of us is truly worthy of the
1958 candelabra... I swear, by my sword and capote, that I will once again prove
1959 victorious! Now, let the battle begin!
1960
1961-You fight him.--
1962
1963> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Foundation].
1964> You hear a familiar voice.
1965
1966LADY'S VOICE:
1967 ...So, those holding candelabra did attract each other... Hero, I have a
1968 favor to ask of you. There is no hurry, but could you bring your candelabrum
1969 to us? I will allow you access to the [Labyrinth of Amala] from the terminal.
1970 I will explain the details once you arrive. Until then, please make sure you
1971 do not lose the candelabrum...
1972
1973> You can no longer hear the lady's voice.
1974
1975--The Labyrinth of Amala is now available through the save terminal. See the
1976'Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest' area for the rest of the boss fights and story
1977associated with the Labyrinth of Amala.--
1978
1979--You go through the rest of the Underpass, and come out in Zoshigaya Cemetery.
1980You make your way to Ikebukuro.--
1981
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1989
1990--In Ikebukuro, you speak to two Manikins.--
1991
1992MANIKIN:
1993 The tall building up ahead is the [headquarters] of the Mantra. You
1994 shouldn't go near it.
1995
1996MALE MANIKIN:
1997 The Mantra demons rampage about, doing whatever their instincts tell them
1998 to. I'm jealous.
1999
2000--You walk up to the door of Mantra Headquarters.--
2001
2002> You can hear a voice coming from inside...
2003
2004VOICE:
2005 ...What the hell?! I didn't do anything...
2006 ...........
2007 ...........
2008
2009> You cannot hear the voice anymore.
2010> Will you enter the Mantra's headquarters?
2011
2012--When you enter, you see Isamu arguing with Thor.--
2013
2014ISAMU:
2015 Wh-Whaddya want!? I didn't do anything! You hear me!?
2016
2017--Isamu turns around, looking shocked.--
2018
2019ISAMU:
2020 Oh great, there's more...? H-Hey... Is that you, Hero!?
2021
2022-As he is speaking, you see Thor raise his hammer.--
2023
2024ISAMU:
2025 You gotta help me!
2026 I can't afford to waste any time!
2027
2028 It's Ms. Takao!!
2029 She's...!
2030
2031--Thor hits Isamu on the head with his hammer. Isamu is slammed against a
2032pillar. Thor grabs Isamu's head and pulls Magatsuhi from his body. Isamu
2033collapses, and Thor raises his fist.--
2034
2035THOR:
2036 You are unfamiliar to me, demon. Any who enter the territory of the Mantra
2037 will be tried. Lock him up!
2038
2039--Thor begins to walk away, and some Nue demons come toward you. The screen
2040fades to black.--
2041
2042DEMON GUARD:
2043 Hey! Wake up!
2044
2045--You are now in a prison cell.--
2046
2047DEMON GUARD:
2048 Stop sleeping! You're about to be escorted to court! A trial decided by
2049 power... If you claim to be innocent, then pound your enemy into the ground!
2050 When he is just a quivering mass of flesh, you'll be set free. Hahahahaha...!
2051
2052--You examine one wall of your cell.--
2053
2054> You can hear a voice from the other side...
2055
2056VOICE:
2057 Oh, a newcomer?
2058 You were probably thrown in here for a crime that you didn't commit, right?
2059 But, reason won't work with those Mantra guys! You probably figured that out
2060 already. If you want to get out of here, you'll have to impress them with
2061 your brute strength.
2062
2063--You examine the other wall of your cell.--
2064
2065> You can hear a voice from the other side...
2066
2067VOICE:
2068 Let me out of here! The Mantra are crazy! I can't fight. Someone, save me!
2069
2070--A Pyro Jack demon comes up to your cell.--
2071
2072DEMON GUARD:
2073 We're beginning the hearing. Get out.
2074
2075--He raises the cell door and you walk to the trial area.--
2076
2077DEMON JUDGE:
2078 We will now hold a hearing according to the rules of the Mantra.
2079 I call upon the defendant, Moniker. Please come to the arena.
2080
2081--You walk forward, and the door closes behind you.--
2082
2083DEMON JUDGE:
2084 Moniker...You are charged with loitering in Ikebukuro and entering our
2085 headquarters. On top of that, demons saw you in the Great Underpass. You may
2086 be a Nihilo spy... I further charge you with being a little sneak. Ikebukuro
2087 is the territory of the Mantra! Even if you are a newcomer, it is crime
2088 enough that you've shown us such flagrant disrespect!
2089
2090--Orthrus appears.--
2091
2092ORTHRUS:
2093 I SHALL PASS RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT...CAPITAL PUNISHMENT! THERE IS NO OTHER
2094 CHOICE. THINK OF HOW YOU WANT TO DIE. I'LL GIVE YOU TIME.
2095
2096--When you are ready, you fight him. Next, Yaksini appears.--
2097
2098YAKSINI:
2099 Just beating Orthrus isn't going to overturn the decision. Your strength is
2100 death... Ahh... I want to cut you up right now! But, I'll give you some
2101 time. Make it fun for me.
2102
2103--When you are ready, you fight Yaksini. After the battle, the room starts to
2104shake.--
2105
2106DEMON JUDGE:
2107 It's finally time...
2108
2109--Thor appears.--
2110
2111THOR:
2112 I am Thor. I commend your ability to fight. But...Will your power work
2113 against me? My hammer shall be the judge. I will give you time to prepare.
2114
2115--When you are ready, you choose to fight him.--
2116
2117THOR:
2118 Show me your strength!!
2119
2120--You fight him. He speaks to you after the battle.--
2121
2122THOR:
2123 ............
2124 You have done well. It seems that you have something other demons do not.
2125 ...This is for keeping me interested.
2126
2127> You obtained the Magatama [Narukami].
2128
2129THOR:
2130 ...Go and see [Gozu-Tennoh]. Our leader, Gozu-Tennoh, aims to build a
2131 utopia where only the strong may live. Gozu-Tennoh is at the top of this
2132 building. Your power may change the world. Remember that. Judge, Moniker
2133 is innocent. I give my word.
2134
2135DEMON JUDGE:
2136 Huh!? Innocent? ...O-Okay!! ...I-I have... reached a verdict...
2137 By the order of Thor...No, out of respect for your power, Moniker...
2138 ...I hereby declare you innocent!
2139
2140--The door opens behind you.--
2141
2142DEMON JUDGE:
2143 ...This court is adjourned! The defendant may now be released!
2144
2145-You are now outside of Mantra Headquarters.--
2146
2147DEMON GUARD:
2148 Ha! You lucked out, fool. I can't believe Thor approved your release...
2149 Now, get lost!
2150
2151--The guard goes back to the door.--
2152
2153DEMON GUARD:
2154 ...Oh, yeah. Thor says that you've proved your strength. You're free to
2155 enter our headquarters anytime. That really pisses me off!
2156
2157--You head back toward Mantra Headquarters, and a message appears on screen.--
2158
2159> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] are flickering wildly...
2160
2161--As you approach the Headquarters, a man in red who is standing on top of
2162the Headquarters speaks to you.--
2163
2164MYSTERIOUS MAN:
2165 There you are, Fiend. Let's see what you've got.
2166
2167--He jumps head first toward you, yet somehow lands on his feet.--
2168
2169MYSTERIOUS MAN:
2170 Glad to meet you, kid. I hope you feel the same.
2171
2172--You begin to fight him.--
2173
2174MYSTERIOUS MAN:
2175 I'll give you ten minutes to decide.
2176 Which would you rather end up in...a coffin or a dumpster?
2177
2178--After the battle, he speaks to you some more.--
2179
2180MYSTERIOUS MAN:
2181 Not bad. You look like a demon...but you don't seem like one. My name is
2182 Dante. I'm a demon slayer.
2183
2184DANTE:
2185 This old guy asked me to hunt down guys like you, but...
2186
2187--He points at you with his sword.--
2188
2189 ...Forget it. Let's just stop this battle here. I need to find out what that
2190 guy really has in mind. Depending on how things turn out, maybe we'll meet
2191 again. Until then, try and keep yourself alive...Who knows? Maybe I'll have
2192 another chance to kill you.
2193
2194--Dante walks away. You enter the Mantra Headquarters and make your way to
2195the top floor.--
2196
2197> You sense a strong presence from beyond the door.
2198
2199--You enter a large room. You see a Manikin on the floor.--
2200
2201MANIKIN:
2202 Ooooohhh...
2203
2204--The Manikin begins to convulse and chant.--
2205
2206 [Heaven and earth tremble]
2207 [when the almighty]
2208 [descends from above:]
2209 [god's coming echoes]
2210 [across the land...]
2211
2212--He raises his arms. You see a huge statue. The statue's eyes begin to glow
2213yellow.--
2214
2215HUGE STATUE:
2216 Welcome, Moniker. I am Gozu-Tennoh. As the head of the Mantra, I lead the
2217 demons that gather here.
2218
2219GOZU-TENNOH:
2220 I was truly impressed by your battle. The emergence of a new, mighty
2221 demon... It is remarkable indeed. But first, let me reward you. Please
2222 accept this gift.
2223
2224> You received power from Gozu-Tennoh.
2225> You can now employ 2 additional demons.
2226
2227GOZU-TENNOH:
2228 Hahahaha! Do you feel the power coursing through your body? If you choose to
2229 serve me, I shall grant you even greater power... Joining the Mantra doesn't
2230 seem like a bad idea, does it? What say you?
2231
2232 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2233 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2234 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2235 : :
2236 : 1) I'm at your service. :
2237 : :
2238 : Hahahaha!! Very well, then! I have some work for our :
2239 : new member of the Mantra. :
2240 : :
2241 : 2) I decline. :
2242 : :
2243 : Hm... Hahaha... Hahahhahaha!! Not enough Magatsuhi :
2244 : to sate your thirst? You are quite a greedy one. :
2245 : Insatiable greed is a demon's virtue, however. I am :
2246 : sure you will grow stronger without my guidance...But, :
2247 : do not dare to oppose me. If you do...You can imagine :
2248 : the consequences. :
2249 : :
2250 : 3) Let me think about it. :
2251 : :
2252 : Hmm... Indecisive, are you? If you serve me, I can :
2253 : release your innate power...I can see that you are :
2254 : interested in the Mantra, but not totally convinced. :
2255 : If that is the case...you may observe us first, and :
2256 : then decide. Although, I believe your destiny is to :
2257 : fight alongside us. :
2258 : :
2259 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2260
2261GOZU-TENNOH
2262 Now... as you may already know, our enemy is the Assembly of Nihilo. They
2263 are threatening us with their plot to bring the world to a halt. We can no
2264 longer overlook their madness. I have made the decision. We, the Mantra,
2265 will wage war on Nihilo, and obliterate them! I have already ordered my
2266 soldiers to attack their headquarters in Ginza. If you call yourself a
2267 demon (--or “If you consider yourself a Mantra†if you chose “I'm at your
2268 service.â€--), make haste and go to Ginza. Crush those who pose a threat to
2269 the world! I am Gozu-Tennoh, the one who will rule the kingdom of chaos...
2270
2271--You are sent outside the room, and you leave the Headquarters. You use the
2272Amala Link to go back to Ginza, and make your way to the Assembly of Nihilo.--
2273
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2280
2281
2282--You see a soul right outside the Assembly.--
2283
2284SOUL:
2285 The Mantra attacked the Assembly of Nihilo. Is this the end of Nihilo?
2286
2287--You enter the Assembly of Nihilo. You see a strange pillar in the center of
2288the room that is dripping with Magatsuhi. You speak to an Oni demon.--
2289
2290DEMON:
2291 Hahaha! World of stillness, my ass! Creation? Yeah, right! The Assembly of
2292 Nihilo is in shambles! Hahahahahaha!
2293
2294--You walk to the Core on floor B2.--
2295
2296> You can hear sounds coming from inside the room.
2297
2298--You enter and see Hijiri. He turns toward you, looking startled.--
2299
2300HIJIRI:
2301 *sigh* Thank god it's just you. I thought I was ambushed. Don't scare me
2302 like that! ...Well, you look like you're alright. I'm sorry about what
2303 happened last time. Yeah, I screwed up...But, it worked out for the best. I
2304 had no idea they had a base this big...If I had used that thing correctly,
2305 you would have been here all by yourself! ...I have some idea what's going
2306 on. The Mantra launched their assault at just the right time. Thanks to
2307 them, my arrival went unnoticed.
2308 .....
2309 Hey, this might sound crazy, but... Did you join the Mantra?
2310
2311 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2312 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2313 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2314 : :
2315 : 1) Yeah, I did. :
2316 : :
2317 : ...I see. :
2318 : Well, it's your decision, so I won't say anything. :
2319 : :
2320 : 2) Why would I do that? :
2321 : :
2322 : Oh, so it's just a rumor. You seem so much stronger, I :
2323 : thought it might be true...Oh well. :
2324 : :
2325 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2326
2327HIJIRI:
2328 This entire room is a facility for collecting Magatsuhi. We're at the center
2329 of that big hole you see from outside. It was destroyed during the assault,
2330 and now it's completely shut down. But, this place was filled with tons of
2331 Magatsuhi just a moment ago. Those Mantra guys beat the hell outta this
2332 place. I don't blame them... Anybody would assume that this is the core of
2333 Nihilo. They just left here, acting like they ruled the world...
2334 ...not realizing that Hikawa fooled them. I wouldn't have known either, if I
2335 didn't use the Amala Network to get here...The flow of Magatsuhi seems a
2336 little strange. It's cleverly disguised, but this is just bait. The real
2337 core must be located somewhere else inside the base...And that's where
2338 Hikawa will be.
2339
2340--The core shakes.--
2341
2342HIJIRI:
2343 Damn it, I better not stick around much longer...The commotion caused by the
2344 Mantra has pretty much died down. It'll be even more dangerous now. I wanted
2345 to meet Hikawa in person, but... I'm not gonna fool myself. I know I won't
2346 survive that long. On your way here, did you see a corridor that you
2347 couldn't enter, one that was spinning? I deactivated it, so you should be
2348 able to go through it now. That's about all the help I can offer...It's up
2349 to you to decide how to deal with Hikawa. You've come this far...If you turn
2350 back now, you'll regret it, right? Alright then... See ya.
2351
2352--He leaves, and you are now outside the core.--
2353
2354> The floor is stable.
2355
2356--You head to floor B10, and come to another door.--
2357
2358> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.
2359
2360--You enter and see two demons talking in front of another strange, spinning
2361pillar.--
2362
2363KOPPA:
2364 Those idiot Mantra demons fell for it hook, line and sinker. They're
2365 probably getting cocky, thinking that they destroyed the core unit.
2366 Power-shmower. Power's nothing without brains!
2367
2368--Koppa turns around.--
2369
2370KOPPA:
2371 .....Hm? Who're you?
2372
2373INCUBUS:
2374 Hmmm...I don't know who you're with, but it looks like you have some brains.
2375 You just wanna make a name for yourself by taking Commander Hikawa's head,
2376 huh? Just our luck... We were getting bored of the Mantra's stupidity. We
2377 need to welcome our guests and show them off to their afterlife comfortably.
2378
2379BOTH:
2380 Diiiiiieeeeeeee!!
2381
2382--You fight them.--
2383
2384> You obtained the [Yellow Kila].
2385
2386--You see a soul.--
2387
2388SOUL:
2389 ...Oh, a wise guy, eh??? Did you come here after Commander Hikawa?
2390
2391 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2392 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2393 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2394 : :
2395 : 1) Yes. :
2396 : :
2397 : Commander Hikawa is on Floor B15 of the core. But, :
2398 : you need the [four Kilas], stakes that control the :
2399 : Magatsuhi in this structure, to get to him. You saw :
2400 : those four pedestals on the way here, right? Use the :
2401 : Kilas there...Occasionally, there are visitors like :
2402 : you, but they all disappear up ahead. They all fall :
2403 : prey to the traps made by the great Commander Hikawa. :
2404 : So, why tell you all this? I figure you have the :
2405 : right to know before you die... :
2406 : :
2407 : 2) No. :
2408 : :
2409 : If you're just here to get in some rubbernecking, I :
2410 : suggest you turn back. I can't guarantee your safety :
2411 : anywhere past here. :
2412 : :
2413 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2414
2415--In the next room, you see another soul.--
2416
2417SOUL:
2418 ..........
2419 This is the storehouse for Magatsuhi. It's separated into three floors, and
2420 each leads to a storeroom where a Kila is kept. You see that switch? It's
2421 set up so that it changes the flow of Magatsuhi. *chuckle* In other words,
2422 if you don't use the switches properly, you'll never make it to the
2423 storerooms.
2424
2425--You complete the puzzle room and head north, where you see a soul.--
2426
2427SOUL:
2428 In each of the storerooms is a demon guarding the Kila. Even if someone
2429 were to make it that far, they'd be killed anyway. So, that's why we don't
2430 have to panic.
2431
2432--You head north and come across the White Treasure Room.--
2433
2434> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.
2435
2436--You enter, and an Eligor appears.--
2437
2438ELIGOR:
2439 I am Eligor, one of the fallen angels. I guard this Kila under the order of
2440 our commander. Now... You seem to have some brains, unlike those Mantra
2441 fools. I like those with intelligence. To show you my respect, I will kill
2442 you painlessly. I won't let you have the Kila... Die!!
2443
2444-You fight him, and open the cache cube in the room to obtain the [White Kila].
2445You complete the next puzzle room and enter another room where an Eligor
2446appears.--
2447
2448DEMON GUARD:
2449 Alright, that's enough...
2450
2451--You fight him, and make your way to the Red Treasure Room.--
2452
2453> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.
2454
2455--You enter and open a cache cube containing the [Red Kila]. When you attempt
2456to leave the room, you see a Berith demon.--
2457
2458BERITH:
2459 Halt...
2460 I am Berith, the great duke of hell.
2461 Insolent scoundrel, put down the Kila and begone!
2462
2463 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2464 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2465 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2466 : :
2467 : 1) Yes. :
2468 : :
2469 : Then, hurry and begone! No, wait... I can see your :
2470 : future...I can see your face and body bloodied by my :
2471 : hands...If that is the future, then so shall it be! :
2472 : Die!! :
2473 : :
2474 : 2) No. :
2475 : :
2476 : I see...Then, prepare yourself... :
2477 : ...for my spear shall pierce through your insolent :
2478 : skull! :
2479 : :
2480 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2481
2482--You finish another puzzle, and move on the the next. During the final
2483puzzle, a Kaiwan will occasionally appear to switch things up and say the
2484following.--
2485
2486MYSTERIOUS DEMON:
2487 Oh, no you don't! I won't let you get past here. How's this?
2488
2489--After saying this, he hits a switch.--
2490
2491--You will eventually come to the Green Treasure Room. You open the cache cube,
2492but it is empty. You leave the room and are stopped.--
2493
2494VOICE:
2495 Hahahaha... What took you so long? Had a hard time figuring out those
2496 switches at the storehouse?
2497
2498--Kaiwan appears.--
2499
2500KAIWAN:
2501 I'm Kaiwan... Sorry, but I can't let you have the Kila. So, take a hike.
2502 Hahahaha!!
2503
2504> Kaiwan fled.
2505
2506--You chase after him, and in the room with many doors you enter the third
2507door on the left.--
2508
2509> The door is unlocked.
2510> Will you enter?
2511
2512--You enter and see three Kaiwan demons.--
2513
2514KAIWAN:
2515 That's right... I'm the real one. It's been fun! It's truly regrettable,
2516 but I have to kill you now...Playtime's over.
2517
2518--You fight them.--
2519
2520> You obtained the [Green Kila].
2521
2522--You go back to the main room and use the Kilas on the light pillars. A
2523stairway is revealed. You go down the stairs and take the elevator to floor
2524B15. You head to the True Core.--
2525
2526> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.
2527
2528--You enter and see one of those strange blue pillars. Magatsuhi flows from
2529it into the floor. Hikawa is standing in front of the pillar.--
2530
2531HIKAWA:
2532 Interesting...So, you found your way here. I guess the members of Mantra
2533 aren't as thick as I thought...
2534
2535--He turns around to face you.--
2536
2537HIKAWA:
2538 Now, this is a big surprise. You're that boy from the hospital, correct?
2539 I'm amazed that you're still alive. And judging by your appearance...you've
2540 gained considerable strength. Why have you come here?
2541 ...Are you here to see me?
2542
2543 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2544 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2545 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2546 : :
2547 : 1) Yes. :
2548 : :
2549 : ...I see. Even though I nearly killed you, you've :
2550 : tracked me down to obtain the answers you seek. :
2551 : :
2552 : 2) No. :
2553 : :
2554 : Then, are you here to steal the Magatsuhi, like the :
2555 : Mantra? No... That's not it. But, I have an idea why :
2556 : you're really here. :
2557 : :
2558 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2559
2560--Hikawa begins walking.--
2561
2562HIKAWA:
2563 ...Very well. I commend you for reaching this place on your own.
2564 If it is truth that you seek, then I will reveal everything...
2565 ...all there is to know of this world. Take a look at this device...
2566 Its function is to collect the Magatsuhi.
2567 You must have seen one like it on the upper level.
2568 Do you know why Magatsuhi exists?
2569
2570 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2571 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2572 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2573 : :
2574 : 1) Yes. :
2575 : :
2576 : No, not simply for demons to consume. That's a :
2577 : ridiculous oversimplification... :
2578 : :
2579 : 2) No. :
2580 : :
2581 : Remember this... In this world, you might as well be :
2582 : dead if you don't fully understand Magatsuhi. :
2583 : :
2584 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2585
2586HIKAWA:
2587 Magatsuhi... It's used as an offering. It is the power needed to call
2588 forth the god of creation. It is essential to this world's existence. One
2589 who possesses a strong will can change everything in this world. When
2590 'Reason'--one's ideology--has been spread, and Magatsuhi has been gathered,
2591 god will descend from above and reshape the very foundation of the world.
2592 Yes, for the sole purpose of creation, this world of chaos was brought into
2593 existence...by me. Soon, my dream will be realized. A complete circle of
2594 stillness, in harmony with the workings of time... The world of Shijima will
2595 be born. Mantra believes they've destroyed this base, but as you can see,
2596 the core is fully functional... Nothing more needs to be done. The targeted
2597 amount of Magatsuhi will be reached shortly. However, they deserve to be
2598 punished. We'll use them as an example...of what happens to those who oppose
2599 the Assembly of Nihilo. This is a good opportunity. Witness what is about to
2600 take place. Using the Magatsuhi stored here, I will call on my new strength.
2601 The time has come... Activate the Nightmare System!
2602
2603--The True Core shakes, and the Magatsuhi stops flowing. The True Core goes
2604dark, and the opening on the top of the Assembly bursts forth with Magatsuhi.
2605You see above the tower at Ikebukuro - Magatsuhi starts to rise slowly from
2606it.--
2607
2608HIKAWA:
2609 Do you understand what is happening? It's a system which gives me total
2610 control over the flow of Magatsuhi on a worldwide scale... This tiny facility
2611 pales in comparison. As my first target, I have selected Ikebukuro, the home
2612 of Mantra's headquarters. The Magatsuhi in that area will be depleted, and
2613 the Mantra will die out in no time.
2614
2615--He turns around.--
2616
2617HIKAWA:
2618 ...Oh, I forgot to mention. Yuko Takao plays a key role in this system.
2619 She's been a great help to me. Her abilities as the Maiden have been
2620 invaluable...Are you worried about Yuko?
2621
2622 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2623 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2624 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2625 : :
2626 : 1) Yes. :
2627 : :
2628 : I am sorry to say, but she is not here. I doubt that :
2629 : you will ever see her again. She is the Maiden of :
2630 : creation...not the teacher you once knew. :
2631 : :
2632 : 2) No. :
2633 : :
2634 : You risked your life and came all this way, and you :
2635 : say it was not for her? ...Well, it doesn't matter. :
2636 : She is not here anyways. :
2637 : :
2638 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2639
2640HIKAWA:
2641 You were not meant to survive the Conception in the first place. Your
2642 attachment to the previous world will only serve to deepen your despair...
2643 I should not have been so merciful back then. Your pain, your suffering...
2644 I shall end it here. I don't know what hopes and dreams you brought with
2645 you here, but...there is not a single things that you can accomplish in
2646 this world.
2647
2648--He raises his hand, and Ose appears.--
2649
2650HIKAWA:
2651 Now, go and join the others that you have lost...
2652
2653--You fight Ose.--
2654
2655> You obtained the Magatama [Anathema].
2656
2657OSE:
2658 ...So you defeated me. But, you will never be able to find our commander, or
2659 the Maiden. The Nightmare System has been activated. This base will soon be
2660 closed down, and the way to the Maiden will be lost forever... Begone, demon!
2661 It is we, the Assembly of Nihilo, who will create the new world!
2662
2663--Ose disappears, and you are outside of the Assembly.--
2664
2665SOUL:
2666 What's going on? Didn't the Mantra win??? I heard that a bunch of Magatsuhi
2667 was sucked up from Ikebukuro!!
2668
2669--You go back to Ginza, and transport to Ikebukuro. You enter Mantra
2670Headquarters, where you see Chiaki leaning against a pillar.--
2671
2672CHIAIKI:
2673 ...Hi, Hero. I heard about the trial by combat, and I thought it might be
2674 you who was the winner. Getting here was tough, to say the least...but I'm
2675 glad I made it.
2676
2677--Chiaki walks toward you.--
2678
2679CHIAKI:
2680 Hero...There's something I want to tell you. I decided to play by the rules
2681 of this world. You know what the purpose of this new world is, right?
2682
2683--She stops walking.--
2684
2685CHIAKI:
2686 I...I want to try my hand at the creation.
2687 ...You probably think I'm crazy. But, I remembered that voice...
2688 ...that voice I heard when the world changed...
2689 You must've heard it too, Hero, since you survived.
2690
2691--She walks further toward you. White light surround her. You suddenly see her
2692in a room of red silhouettes of people sitting at desks in a classroom.--
2693
2694CHIAKI:
2695 ...After we went our separate ways, I started thinking. Not just about what
2696 I have to do in this world, but why the world ended up like this. And then,
2697 I realized...that there were too many unnecessary things occupying the
2698 previous world. There were lots of things, and lots of people...But,
2699 nothing new was being made. Time passed, and nothing changed. What the world
2700 really needed...it was not getting.
2701
2702--The red silhouettes vanish, leaving only the desks and Chiaki in the room.--
2703
2704CHIAKI:
2705 ...it's true that I lost everything. It was the saddest thing imaginable.
2706 But, I survived the Conception. I was chosen...That's what I'm going to
2707 believe, and now, I have to look forward. I still feel a great sadness in
2708 my heart... but if I can swallow it down... endless possibilities await...
2709 The power of creation...will be mine.
2710
2711--Chiaki sits on the teacher's desk as the student desks and chalkboard melt
2712away, leaving only Chiaki, the front desk, and whiteness.--
2713
2714CHIAKI:
2715 'Choose,' the voice said to me. The world doesn't need any more worthless
2716 things... That's why I want to create my ideal society, a paradise ruled by
2717 the strong, the chosen...The world of Yosuga. Hero, you've fought your way
2718 this far. You know what I'm saying, don't you?
2719
2720 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2721 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2722 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2723 : :
2724 : 1) Yeah, I get it. :
2725 : :
2726 : ...I'm happy to hear that. I knew you'd understand, :
2727 : Hero. I might ask you to help me out, then. :
2728 : :
2729 : 2) I don't see your point. :
2730 : :
2731 : ..... :
2732 : ...That's too bad. I was hoping you'd understand. :
2733 : But, no matter what you say, I won't change my mind. :
2734 : :
2735 : 3) I don't know what to say. :
2736 : :
2737 : ...I see. But I believe in you, Hero. :
2738 : I believe that one day you'll come to accept it. :
2739 : :
2740 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2741
2742--You are back in Mantra Headquarters.--
2743
2744CHIAKI:
2745 I'm going to start collecting Magatsuhi. Honestly, I don't know where to
2746 begin... But, since Yosuga is the Reason of the strong, I'll see what I can
2747 do on my own first...I'm glad we had the chance to talk today. We both
2748 survived the Conception...I'm sure we'll cross paths again. See you later,
2749 Hero.
2750
2751> Chiaki left.
2752
2753--You enter fully and head for the top floor. Magatsuhi rises all throughout
2754the Headquarters. You enter Gozu-Tennoh's Chamber.--
2755
2756GOZU-TENNOH:
2757 You have returned, mighty demon... Have you not seen it with your own
2758 eyes...? The stronghold of Nihilo was laid to waste by my army...
2759 Then, why...?
2760
2761--You see Magatsuhi streaming from his body.--
2762
2763GOZU-TENNOH:
2764 Behold... Magatsuhi escapes from my body, against my will... And I am not
2765 the only one! All the members of Mantra are being drained of their
2766 Magatsuhi...!
2767
2768--The chained Manikin convulses on the floor.--
2769
2770MANIKIN:
2771 Curse you, Nihilo! ...What sort of devious trick did they use!? Oh, the
2772 humiliation! I can see...the Maiden...where the Magatsuhi is drawn to...But
2773 alas, we are utterly powerless... We have no choice but to wait for our
2774 doom... Woe to our leader! Gozu-Tennoh!!
2775
2776GOZU-TENNOH:
2777 ...No! I will not die! My body may perish, but my spirit will live on! In
2778 time, the one worthy of my power will come. It is there that I shall return!!
2779 I will not let them create a world of stillness!! What good is a world
2780 without strength!? I will not forget this rage, this fire that burns my
2781 flesh and soul! My kingdom shall rise again...!!
2782 ...Gu...oh.....
2783
2784--Gozu-Tennoh crumbles, bursts, his head falls to the ground. Hero ducks out
2785of the way. The light from Gozu's yellow eyes goes out. You are now outside
2786the chamber.--
2787
2788VOICE:
2789 I knew you would be here...
2790
2791--The camera pans around to show Thor.--
2792
2793THOR:
2794 Gozu-Tennoh has... No...The Mantra has been utterly destroyed by Nihilo's
2795 attack...The Assembly of Nihilo had a higher goal than just ruling over
2796 Tokyo. We, on the other hand, did nothing more than enforce a reign of
2797 terror....That is the reason we lost. And all those that we called comrades
2798 have deserted us...You had a friend who was being held prisoner here, did
2799 you not? Both of you are free to do whatever you want... I have no business
2800 here anymore. There is no point in guarding an abandoned city...Farewell.
2801 I will go on a quest to realize my dream of a world where the strong thrive.
2802 If you are truly strong, then we shall meet again...
2803
2804--Thor leaves. You head for the basement of the Mantra Headquarters, and see
2805Isamu behind a door.--
2806
2807ISAMU:
2808 ...Yo, Hero. It's been a while... I heard about you...even from this cell.
2809 You participated in the attack on Nihilo, huh? ...Did you know that Ms.
2810 Takao is the Maiden? That's what I wanted to tell you when I got caught,
2811 but... Either way, it doesn't look like you brought her back... Damn, even
2812 you couldn't pull through...I was counting on that demonic power of yours...
2813 The Mantra's finished, Nihilo's gaining ground...and we still have no idea
2814 where our teacher is...
2815
2816--Isamu holds his hat and looks down.--
2817
2818ISAMU:
2819 What the hell are we doing, wandering around in this godforsaken world...?
2820
2821--He looks up at you again.--
2822
2823ISAMU:
2824 ...I guess I have to place my bets on that guy. I heard a rumor about this
2825 incredible Manikin. They say he can see the future...He actually predicted
2826 the fall of the Mantra. Maybe he can tell us about Ms. Takao...and what we
2827 should do from here. The last thing I heard was that he was taken to prison,
2828 so he's probably still there. I'm gonna head off to Kabukicho and look for
2829 him. There's no place where I can be safe...So, I'll take my chances. Lates.
2830
2831> Isamu left.
2832
2833--A door in the east part of the Headquarters that was previously guarded is
2834now clear. You go through it, and head toward Kabukicho prison.--
2835
2836
2837===============================================================================
2838> <
2839> [X012] - 12. Kabukicho Prison <
2840> <
2841XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2842
2843
2844SOUL:
2845 This is Kabukicho Prison...Huh? This is just a run-down building? You got
2846 that wrong. This is a prison!! Even though the Mantra fell, there's still
2847 loads of Manikins being held here.
2848
2849--You check out various rooms, and they are empty. In a few, though, you hear
2850voices.--
2851
2852VOICE:
2853 Save us... We're trapped in the mirage...
2854
2855VOICE:
2856 Mizuchi is holding us captive in his mirage... Someone save us!
2857
2858--You walk a bit and see a Naga in front of a Mysterious Wall.--
2859
2860EX-GUARD:
2861 Heheheh... Gozu-Tennoh is gone. This prison now belongs to [Mizuchi]...
2862 I feel like torturing those [Manikins in the mirage]! I think I'll go do
2863 that right now. Heheheh...
2864
2865> The demon disappeared.
2866
2867--As you walk back toward entrance:--
2868
2869> You can hear a voice coming from somewhere.
2870
2871EX-GUARD:
2872 C'mon, c'mon, c'mon! You better keep it up, or you'll be dead! You want me
2873 to stop? You REALLY want me to stop? ...Well, too bad!
2874 Hyahahahahahahahahahaha!!
2875
2876VOICE:
2877 Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow!!
2878
2879EX-GUARD:
2880 Hyahahahahahahahahahaha!! Phew!! I think I'll let you off with that for
2881 today. I have [this], so I can come and go into the mirage as I please...
2882 I'll be back!
2883
2884--You head back to the Mysterious Wall, and see the Naga again.--
2885
2886EX-GUARD:
2887 Who the hell are you!? Wait, you couldn't be...!?
2888
2889 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2890 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2891 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2892 : :
2893 : 1) You better believe it. :
2894 : :
2895 : ...I-I don't care! This is paradise for us ex-Mantra! :
2896 : Whatever you did during that attacks on Nihilo doesn't :
2897 : mean shit here!! :
2898 : :
2899 : 2) It's just a coincidence. :
2900 : :
2901 : Whaddya think you're doing here then, punk!? This is :
2902 : paradise for us ex-Mantra! I'll give you a taste of my :
2903 : torturing techniques!! :
2904 : :
2905 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2906
2907> You obtained the [Umugi Stone].
2908
2909> There is a mysterious wall.
2910> Will you use the Umugi Stone?
2911
2912--You say 'Yes.'--
2913
2914> You used the Umugi Stone.
2915> The building has been shrouded in a mirage.
2916
2917--Everything turns upside down - you are walking on the ceiling. All of the
2918colors change to black and white. You can now see the Manikins entrapped
2919there...they appear right side up because they were hung upside down in their
2920cells. You come across a Manikin who is not chained by his feet.--
2921
2922> A Manikin is doing something.
2923
2924DIGGING MANIKIN:
2925 .....Shit! A Mantra demon!?
2926 ..........? Nooooooooooooo! My spoon broke! Look what you did! I was almost
2927 done digging, too...It's your fault! I needed that spoon... Take
2928 responsibility! ...I know. How about you getting me another spoon? The
2929 [Collector Manikin] should be around here somewhere. He has just about
2930 anything. Find him and grab a [spoon]. You got that? You're responsible!
2931
2932--You go find the Collector Manikin.--
2933
2934COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
2935 *cough*
2936 .........?
2937 ...I know you!
2938 You're the demon I met in the Great Underpass...
2939 ...Huh? A spoon?
2940 .........
2941 ...I see.
2942 ...Alright, then.
2943 You did help me... with the Bill...
2944 *cough* I'll give you my spoon...
2945
2946> You obtained the [spoon].
2947
2948COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
2949 ...While you're at it, could you rescue me...?
2950
2951--You head back to the Digging Manikin.--
2952
2953DIGGING MANIKIN:
2954 Did you bring me the spoon?
2955
2956> Will you hand him the spoon?
2957
2958 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2959 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
2960 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2961 : :
2962 : 1) Yes. :
2963 : :
2964 : Whoa! This is one powerful spoon! :
2965 : :
2966 : > The Manikin began digging. :
2967 : > The hole was dug instantly. :
2968 : :
2969 : ...This is incredible. I dug the hole in a flash. :
2970 : Alright, I'm outta here. See ya! :
2971 : :
2972 : > The Manikin jumped into the hole. :
2973 : :
2974 : 2) No. :
2975 : :
2976 : What the heck!? I was counting on you!! Hurry up and :
2977 : get that spoon from the Collector Manikin! :
2978 : :
2979 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
2980
2981
2982--Please note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress.
2983You use the Umugi stone and head back to this room to jump in the hole that
2984was dug by the Manikin. You walk walk for a bit, and hear his voice.--
2985
2986DIGGING MANIKIN'S VOICE:
2987 ...Dammit!! I was able to escape from my cell...
2988 But I need to defeat Mizuchi to escape from the mirage...
2989
2990--You head to the top floor of the Prison, and hear a scream.--
2991
2992SCREAM:
2993 Argh! Stop it! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
2994
2995MANIKIN PRISONER:
2996 You there, listen to what I have to say! You see those doors over there?
2997 Mizuchi, the boss of this prison, is in there! Defeat him and save Futomimi,
2998 please!!
2999
3000--You walk up to the door and enter to see Mizuchi.--
3001
3002MIZUCHI:
3003 DAMN YOU PESTS! YOU THINK YOU CAN BEAT ME? NOT A CHANCE! I'LL TEAR YOU
3004 APART!
3005
3006--You fight Mizuchi.--
3007
3008> You obtained the Magatama [Miasma].
3009
3010> The mirage is disappearing.
3011
3012--You open the door that was behind Mizuchi, and a Manikin enters from other
3013room.--
3014
3015MALE MANIKIN:
3016 ............!
3017 .....You're.....
3018 ...a human...? No, a demon...? ...I see. You are the 'Demi-fiend' I
3019 prophesied about. Very interesting. Thank you for defeating Mizuchi. Now,
3020 we can finally escape from this prison. My name is [Futomimi]. You may know
3021 it already, but I can see into the near future. I've been waiting for you
3022 to come and save us, you who are both human and demon... You may be
3023 interested to know that there is a [young man] trapped in the other room. It
3024 seems he came to see me, but he was also caught. Hm...?
3025
3026--He touches his forehead.--
3027
3028FUTOMIMI:
3029 ...I see, he is your friend. You should see him, then. I sense a strange
3030 energy in him. I am worried about the other Manikins, so I must be going.
3031 Thank you again for saving us...Now, if you'll excuse me.
3032
3033> Futomimi left.
3034
3035--You go to the other room, and see Isamu standing in front of a blue pillar.
3036He turns around.--
3037
3038ISAMU:
3039 Well, look who we have here...Hero. Don't tell me you came to save me.
3040 You're way too late.
3041
3042 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3043 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3044 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3045 : :
3046 : 1) Talk back. :
3047 : :
3048 : What are you pissed off for? :
3049 : It's not like you went out of your way to help me. :
3050 : :
3051 : 2) Apologize. :
3052 : :
3053 : I don't want your apology. It won't change anything. :
3054 : :
3055 : 3) Leave the room. :
3056 : :
3057 : You're leaving? Sure, go ahead. I didn't expect :
3058 : anything from you anyway. :
3059 : :
3060 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3061
3062ISAMU:
3063 It's obvious I can't count on you or Ms. Takao anymore. No one's gonna help
3064 me in this world...I'll have to survive on my own.
3065
3066--Blue lightning begins to flash.--
3067
3068ISAMU:
3069 When this world was created... I heard a voice that told me to search for
3070 the truth. At the time, I didn't know what that meant... But, when I was
3071 locked up in this room, I came to realize. Truth isn't something other
3072 people can give you: you have to find it within yourself.
3073
3074--Isamu touches the pillar.--
3075
3076ISAMU:
3077 And I opened the way without anybody's help. The Amala Network... What I'm
3078 looking for is in there. The great power that'll lead me to the truth...
3079 It's calling me...
3080
3081--The barrel sucks Isamu in.--
3082
3083> Isamu disappeared...
3084
3085--You leave the room and see Futomimi and the other Manikins.--
3086
3087FUTOMIMI:
3088 I have come again to thank you once more...We Manikins plan to leave the
3089 area. Together, we will find a way to live without suffering...Let me
3090 prophesy your future as a token of my gratitude.
3091
3092--He touches his forehead.--
3093
3094FUTOMIMI:
3095 ...A man... at Ginza...
3096 ...It seems that there is a man waiting for you at Ginza. Go and see him...
3097 We must get going now. Again, thank you so much...Now, if you'll excuse us.
3098
3099> Futomimi led the other Manikins out.
3100
3101--You use Amala Link to go to Ginza, as Futomimi suggested. You see Hijiri.--
3102
3103HIJIRI:
3104 ...Hey, Hero! Looks like you're doing alright. How did you know I was here?
3105 I heard what Hikawa did. I didn't think he would wipe out the Mantra
3106 completely. Man, that Nightmare System... It's more powerful than I ever
3107 imagined. But, I haven't given up just yet. If he makes a move, it may give
3108 us some clues. Maybe we can figure out where the Nightmare System is located,
3109 or more about the Maiden...It's too bad this terminal is under Nihilo's
3110 control. I can't do much digging without raising a red flag. We need to find
3111 a terminal that Nihilo doesn't know about... Remember those Manikins that
3112 were enslaved by the Mantra? I heard they're rebuilding the town of
3113 [Asakusa]. Maybe there's a terminal over there that Nihilo's unaware of.
3114 With the Mantra out of the way, you should be able to get to Asakusa. It's
3115 way too dangerous for me to come along, though. I'll see what I can do with
3116 this terminal...Wait a minute. I completely forgot about you. Hey, do you
3117 feel like going to Asakusa? If you can get there and contact me through the
3118 Amala Network, it'll make my job much easier. I'm sure you're strong enough
3119 to make it to Asakusa. So... will you do it for me?
3120
3121 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3122 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3123 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3124 : :
3125 : 1) Okay. :
3126 : :
3127 : Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll tell you everything I :
3128 : find out there, so let's stay in touch, alright? :
3129 : :
3130 : 2) I'd rather not. :
3131 : :
3132 : Oh, come on. You're not gonna let Nihilo have things :
3133 : their way, are you? I'll tell you everything I find out :
3134 : there...about Nihilo and the Maiden. Most importantly, :
3135 : we have to stop Hikawa. So, you're going. Case closed. :
3136 : :
3137 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3138
3139HIJIRI:
3140 I'll be waiting, then. You should check out the tunnel in [East Ikebukuro].
3141 If the rumor is true, it'll take you to Asakusa. I'll be working on this
3142 terminal, but you'll probably have more luck than me. I'm counting on ya.
3143
3144--You make your way to Ikebukuro Tunnel.--
3145
3146
3147===============================================================================
3148> <
3149> [X013] - 13. Ikebukuro Tunnel <
3150> <
3151XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
3152
3153
3154--You must fight four Oni in the Tunnel. Once you beat the first three (in
3155no particular order), you must fight the fourth.--
3156
3157KIN-KI:
3158 ...........
3159 ...WHAT DO YOU WANT? I AM KIN-KI. YOU FILTHY DOG...
3160
3161> Kin-ki is not listening. What will you do?
3162
3163 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3164 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3165 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3166 : :
3167 : 1) Introduce yourself. :
3168 : :
3169 : > Kin-ki's breathing is getting heavier. :
3170 : :
3171 : ...WHAT, YOU'RE THAT...!? DAMN DEMON-HUMAN FREAK!! :
3172 : SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!! I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN!! :
3173 : :
3174 : 2) Forget about it. :
3175 : :
3176 : .......... :
3177 : :
3178 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3179
3180--You fight Kin-ki, and go to next Oni.--
3181
3182FUU-KI:
3183 Yee-haw! I'm Fuu-ki. You must have some time on your hands, making it all
3184 the way down here. Give me some cash, then I can hook you up with some hot
3185 babes.
3186
3187 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3188 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3189 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3190 : :
3191 : 1) Sounds good to me. :
3192 : :
3193 : Alright, 100 Macca. :
3194 : :
3195 : A) Sure. :
3196 : :
3197 : Alright! You know how to make things fun! :
3198 : Now, let's try the next level! :
3199 : 100 Macca more! :
3200 : :
3201 : i) Sure. :
3202 : :
3203 : So close! Sooo close, man! Just 100 :
3204 : Macca more, really! Then, it's a :
3205 : done deal! :
3206 : :
3207 : a) Sure. :
3208 : :
3209 : 1...2..3... Alright. :
3210 : Now, get outta here!! :
3211 : :
3212 : --He sends you away.-- :
3213 : :
3214 : b) I'll kick your ass instead. :
3215 : :
3216 : --Same as bottom response.-- :
3217 : :
3218 : ii) I'll kick your ass instead. :
3219 : :
3220 : --Same as bottom response.-- :
3221 : :
3222 : B) I'll kick your ass instead. :
3223 : :
3224 : --Same as bottom response.-- :
3225 : :
3226 : 2) I'll give you an ass-kicking. :
3227 : :
3228 : I'm sorry! Please! Don't hurt me! C'mon, I beg of you! :
3229 : Ha... Yeah, right! Take this, loser! :
3230 : :
3231 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3232
3233--You fight Fuu-ki, and head to next Oni.--
3234
3235SUI-KI:
3236 ...I've never seen you before. I'm Sui-ki. I'm a cold demon.
3237 I won't do anything to ya, so come over here...
3238
3239 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3240 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3241 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3242 : :
3243 : 1) Okay. :
3244 : :
3245 : Heh... You got some guts. :
3246 : :
3247 : --He sends you away.-- :
3248 : --Speak to him again, and he will say the following.-- :
3249 : :
3250 : You really want to have some fun with me, huh? :
3251 : So come here, will ya? :
3252 : :
3253 : A) Okay. :
3254 : :
3255 : Ew... Not with a guy, man. :
3256 : :
3257 : --He sends you away.-- :
3258 : :
3259 : B) N-No way. :
3260 : :
3261 : Hahaha! You coward. Then, die! :
3262 : :
3263 : --He attacks.-- :
3264 : :
3265 : 2) N-No way. :
3266 : :
3267 : Hahaha! You coward. Then, die! :
3268 : :
3269 : --He attacks.-- :
3270 : :
3271 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3272
3273--Once you have fought those three, you head to the main room to fight the
3274last one.--
3275
3276ONGYO-KI:
3277 My name is Ongyo-ki... Are you the one who slew my partners and awakened me!?
3278
3279 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3280 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3281 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3282 : :
3283 : 1) I sliced and diced them. :
3284 : :
3285 : Insolent fool!!!! :
3286 : Learn your weakness through my illusions! :
3287 : :
3288 : 2) Must be some other guy. :
3289 : :
3290 : You cannot fool me!! :
3291 : Learn your weakness through my illusions! :
3292 : :
3293 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3294
3295--After the fight, you open a cache cube containing the Magatama [Murakumo].
3296You leave the Tunnel and come out in Kuramae Station. You head from there to
3297Asakusa.--
3298
3299
3300===============================================================================
3301> <
3302> [X014] - 14. Asakusa <
3303> <
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3305
3306
3307MALE MANIKIN:
3308 Welcome to Asakusa, the city of the Manikins...Ah, it has such a sweet ring
3309 to it.
3310
3311--You enter the save terminal and see Hijiri.--
3312
3313HIJIRI:
3314 Hey Hero, you made it. Sorry if I pressured you too much, but I managed to
3315 get here after all. It took a while, but I was finally able to pinpoint the
3316 route to this terminal. Not bad for an ordinary human, eh? Oh yeah, I found
3317 out something interesting about Asakusa. This is where the Manikins are
3318 created. They're made from the black mud that's scooped up from a river
3319 around here. No wonder they want to rebuild this town...Anyways, like I
3320 suspected, the terminal here isn't under Nihilo's surveillance. It's perfect
3321 for monitoring their activities and finding out about the Nightmare System.
3322 I just started investigating, so I need some time. It shouldn't take too
3323 long, though. Why don't you go look around for a while?
3324
3325--You look around Asakusa. You approach the door to Mifunashiro, and
3326Futomimi appears.--
3327
3328FUTOMIMI:
3329 ...Hello, and welcome. Just as I foresaw, you have come to Asakusa. We are
3330 fated to meet again...Although, that is all I can say at this point. Have
3331 you looked around Asakusa? Everyone is doing their best to restore the city.
3332 This is the first city we Manikins have ever considered as our own, after
3333 all. However...Though you may 'see' our land, you may not 'enter' it any
3334 further. This is the holy land of the Manikins, [Mifunashiro]. Beyond here
3335 is our motherland, where we were born... Even if we owe you our lives, I
3336 cannot allow you past here. I'm truly sorry... Now, I must return to my
3337 meditations. I have to foresee our new future. I need to find out what I
3338 need to do to create a world where Manikins can live in peace.
3339 ..........
3340 ...Oh, yes. Beware of a Manikin named [Sakahagi]. He's a traitor to our
3341 cause, having committed various atrocities. He's probably hiding out
3342 somewhere in Asakusa... He might cause you some trouble, but please
3343 understand that he is not one of us.
3344 ..........
3345 Now, I must be going...
3346
3347> Futomimi left.
3348
3349--In room next door:--
3350
3351MALE? MANIKIN:
3352 Those days when I used to be tortured by the Mantra...
3353 Oh, it felt sooooo good!
3354
3355SOUL:
3356 I heard there was a human girl hanging around the Mantra's headquarters
3357 when they fell. She must have some guts.
3358
3359--Back in Asakusa:--
3360
3361FEMALE MANIKIN:
3362 We're working hard to restore the city, but there's a bad Manikin that's
3363 ruining our peace. He's ruthless, tearing off the skins of other Manikins.
3364 He might be around here, so be careful!
3365
3366--You further investigate, and after going through west gate, you enter a
3367place that has blood all over floor.--
3368
3369MALE MANIKIN: (on floor)
3370 Uh... Ugh.....
3371 It's Sa...[Sakahagi]...
3372 Th-That traitor, Sakahagi is going wild... up ahead...
3373
3374--You see a door smeared with blood.--
3375
3376> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.
3377
3378--You enter and see a Manikin covered in what appears to be a sweater made
3379from the skin of human faces, crouched over the body of another Manikin.
3380There is a knife in his hand.--
3381
3382STRANGE MANIKIN:
3383 You should've just handed over your Magatsuhi... But instead, you decided to
3384 oppose me...That was too funny. Well, I'm not complaining. Now, I have this
3385 new skin to add to my collection...
3386
3387 ...!!
3388
3389--He stands up and turns around to face you.--
3390
3391STRANGE MANIKIN:
3392 Who's there!? Damn, you had me scared for a second... I thought those
3393 Manikins were back. They're pretty weak, all of them except this one guy
3394 that escaped from the Mantra... He's been giving me a headache recently.
3395 It would've made my life a lot easier if he'd been killed in Ikebukuro. I
3396 should thank him, though, for bringing his followers here. It's like free
3397 Magatsuhi. I've been collecting Magatsuhi... Eventually, I'll have enough
3398 power to dominate all demons. You're a demon: you know how it is.
3399 You're thirsty for some Magatsuhi yourself, aren't ya?
3400
3401 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3402 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3403 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3404 : :
3405 : 1) Yeah, I am. :
3406 : :
3407 : That's what I thought. :
3408 : Hey, I think you and I will get along just fine. :
3409 : :
3410 : 2) Not really. :
3411 : :
3412 : You don't want Magatsuhi? ...You're one weird demon. :
3413 : :
3414 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3415
3416STRANGE MANIKIN:
3417 ...Well, it's time for me to go. Maybe we'll meet again, maybe not. We'll
3418 see. Just remember... I'm Sakahagi, the future ruler of the demons...
3419
3420--You go back to the save terminal.--
3421
3422HIJIRI:
3423 Hey, good timing. How was Asakusa? About the Nightmare System...I've got
3424 good news. They say a picture is worth a thousand words...so here, take a
3425 look.
3426
3427--The pillar spins. You see a tall tower absorbing a large amount of
3428Magatsuhi.--
3429
3430HIJIRI:
3431 You see it? That's the [Obelisk] in Chiyoda. The Nightmare System's inside
3432 it, along with all the Magatsuhi that's been collected. In other words,
3433 we've found Nihilo's current headquarters...The system is probably being
3434 operated by that woman they call the Maiden. I have no idea how it works,
3435 but we know it's dangerous.
3436
3437--The view switches back to Hijiri.--
3438
3439HIJIRI:
3440 If I could, I'd go in there myself, but I'm just not strong enough. However,
3441 if no one does anything, Hikawa will take over the world for sure. I'm
3442 afraid I have to ask for your help again, Hero. You must stop the Nightmare
3443 System inside the Obelisk, and return the flow of Magatsuhi in the Vortex
3444 World back to normal. Use [the secondary entrance to Nihilo's old
3445 headquarters] to reach the Obelisk. That entrance is locked right now, but
3446 I can take care of it. With this terminal, it'll be a piece of cake. The
3447 Obelisk looks pretty tall, and who knows that kind of demons are gonna be
3448 there. We don't know what kind of power this so-called Maiden has, either.
3449 It's not gonna be easy, that's for sure... But, I know you can do it.
3450
3451--You transfer to Ginza, then head for the secondary entrance of the Assembly
3452of Nihilo. You arrive at the Obelisk.--
3453
3454
3455===============================================================================
3456> <
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3458> <
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3460
3461
3462SOUL:
3463 This is the Obelisk.
3464 This is the closest you'll ever get to Kagutsuchi, in all of Tokyo.
3465
3466SOUL:
3467 The Maiden is at the top floor. She is collecting Magatsuhi with her
3468 powers...
3469
3470--You walk for a bit, and a message flashes on screen.--
3471
3472> You sense a strong power.
3473
3474--Three women appear.--
3475
3476COLD-SOUNDING WOMAN:
3477 Hahahahaha... Just as Lord Hikawa predicted...
3478 It seems a rat has wandered in!
3479
3480ARROGANT-SOUNDING WOMAN:
3481 Ohohoho... I assume you are here for that woman, but we three sisters are
3482 guarding the Obelisk... We are not like that useless Ose.
3483
3484CRUEL-SOUNDING WOMAN:
3485 Ahaha... If you want her back, you must defeat us. Well, if you can get to
3486 us in the first place.
3487
3488COLD-SOUNDING WOMAN:
3489 Kagutsuchi repeats the process of birth and death. It will not wait for you.
3490 Now... Come!
3491
3492WOMEN:
3493 Ahaha...
3494 Hahahahahaha...
3495 Ohohoho...
3496
3497> The women disappeared.
3498
3499--You make your way through the Obelisk, and will eventually complete a
3500puzzle during which you must fight three boss battles in a row.--
3501
3502COLD-LOOKING WOMAN:
3503 Hahahahaha... So, have you figured out how the puzzle works? I am Clotho,
3504 the youngest of the Moirae Sisters. I shall wind the thread of your life!
3505
3506--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--
3507
3508ARROGANT-LOOKING WOMAN:
3509 Ohohoho.. I will not allow you past here. I am Lachesis, the second of the
3510 Moirae Sisters. I measure the length of life.
3511 Your thread is reaching its end!
3512
3513--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--
3514
3515CRUEL-LOOKING WOMAN:
3516 Ahaha... Were you able to keep up with Kagutsuchi? I am Atropos, the eldest
3517 of the Moirae Sisters. How unlucky of you to meet me. I cut the threads of
3518 fate... In other words... Your fate is already sealed!
3519
3520--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--
3521
3522--You travel a bit further, and eventually you must fight all of them once
3523more.--
3524
3525CLOTHO:
3526 Hahahahaha...! We aren't letting you pass that easily!
3527
3528LACHESIS:
3529 Do not underestimate us!
3530
3531ATROPOS:
3532 We three Moirae Sisters will...
3533
3534CLOTHO:
3535 Spin!
3536
3537LACHESIS:
3538 Measure!
3539
3540ATROPOS:
3541 And snip your fate!!
3542
3543--You fight all three of them at once.--
3544
3545> You obtained the Magatama [Djed].
3546
3547> There is a light coming from above.
3548> Will you ascend?
3549
3550--You choose to ascend, and in the center of room you see Ms. Takao hovering
3551upside-down, Magatsuhi flowing through her body into a black pyramid. You
3552reach out your hand and it all stops. The screen cuts to Ms. Takao on the
3553floor, with you crouched in front of her.--
3554
3555YUKO:
3556 ...Thank you, Hero. I don't know why, but I had a feeling that you'd come
3557 and save me. It's funny... I told you that I'd be your strength, and you
3558 ended up helping me instead. I have no power whatsoever. How can I control
3559 the world, when I can't even take control of my own life...? As the Maiden,
3560 I just do Hikawa's bidding. 'I would like you to become the pillar of the
3561 new world.' That's what he told me. In the end, I was nothing but a tool for
3562 collecting Magatsuhi... It's true that the Conception did take place, and I
3563 assisted in making it happen. The world is about to be reborn, but as it
3564 stands now, the new world is going to be a far cry from what I had hoped for.
3565 I dreamed of an ideal world where people were grateful to be alive...
3566
3567 ...I didn't like how the world was before. People said they wanted peace,
3568 but they continued to act selfishly, accepting no personal responsibility
3569 for the world's problems. Nobody realized it, but they were not really happy.
3570 They were simply lazy. No one had the desire to compete or become strong.
3571 And there was no need to, either. That's why I thought...that we'd eventually
3572 lose our power and fade away. No wonder I was used by Hikawa...But, it's
3573 not over yet.
3574
3575--She stands and looks up at the pillar of light.--
3576
3577YUKO:
3578 The world is still being recreated... Its shape is not yet fixed. It was
3579 here that I discovered my god, a god that even Hikawa is unaware of...
3580 She was drawn here by the power of Magatsuhi. She will surely teach me the
3581 Reason for creation...
3582
3583--Yuko closes her eyes. When she next turns around to face you, her face is
3584covered with a splatter of purple. She sways to and fro, occasionally
3585convulsing. She is obviously possessed.--
3586
3587UNKNOWN GOD:
3588 Fool who bears the name Freedom... Under the light of liberty, your wrongs
3589 shall be forgiven. I am [Aradia]. I have come from the far reaches of Amala.
3590
3591ARADIA:
3592 It is my duty to bestow freedom. Ask, and you shall be set free. If you deem
3593 yourself right, light will return to the world, but so will darkness. Pursue
3594 the way of creation! You yourself are a world too.
3595 Do not obey others: do
3596 what you believe is right.
3597
3598--A flash of light.--
3599
3600> You received power from Aradia.
3601> You can now employ 2 additional demons.
3602
3603ARADIA:
3604 This woman will soon recover her lost power. She will set forth on the path
3605 of creation, and I will guide her. Go, and see the world with your own eyes.
3606 From there will your creation begin...
3607
3608--Her body begins to levitate, and disappears in a black cloud. Suddently, the
3609old woman and blond child appear.--
3610
3611OLD WOMAN:
3612 Oh dear, Aradia has entered this world. This can only mean trouble,
3613 my little master.
3614
3615--He whispers to her.--
3616
3617OLD WOMAN:
3618 Be very thankful. My little master has given me permission to enlighten you.
3619 Listen closely to what I am about to tell you. The time of creation for this
3620 Vortex World is near. War will erupt amongst those who spread their Reason
3621 in hopes of shaping the new world. As a demon, you are forbidden to conceive
3622 your own Reason... Which Reason will you side with? Which will you oppose?
3623 Will the Reason you choose persevere, or fail? Your suffering is my little
3624 master's delight. Struggle as hard as you can; You are free to follow
3625 whichever Reason you like. My only wish is that you do not disappoint my
3626 little master with a dull ending...
3627
3628> The child and the old woman disappeared...
3629
3630--You transport to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--
3631
3632HIJIRI:
3633 Hero! You did it! I could tell from here that the flow of Magatsuhi had
3634 returned to normal. Well, with this blow to Nihilo, Hikawa won't be able to
3635 make his move for a while. I think we can take a little breather. But, how
3636 did you stop the Nightmare System? Wasn't that Maiden operating it?
3637
3638 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3639 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3640 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3641 : :
3642 : 1) I saved her. :
3643 : :
3644 : So, Hikawa was using her, huh? Who knows what she'll :
3645 : do now, but at least the Nightmare System is dead. :
3646 : :
3647 : 2) I took care of her. :
3648 : :
3649 : I see... She might have been one of the few surviving :
3650 : humans, but I guess you had no choice... :
3651 : :
3652 : 3) I don't want to talk about it. :
3653 : :
3654 : Oh, you're not gonna tell me? ...Does it bother you :
3655 : that much? If so, then I'll stop asking. I'm satisfied :
3656 : knowing that the Nightmare System is out of commission. :
3657 : :
3658 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3659
3660HIJIRI:
3661 Oh yeah, it might seem like I'm making you do all the work, but...
3662 ...I'm doing what I can. Let me share with you what I've found out so far,
3663 okay?
3664
3665 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3666 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3667 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3668 : :
3669 : 1) Sure. :
3670 : :
3671 : Alright, listen up. :
3672 : :
3673 : 2) No thanks. :
3674 : :
3675 : Come on, man. Journalism is pointless without an :
3676 : audience. I don't care if you're interested or not, :
3677 : just listen. :
3678 : :
3679 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3680
3681HIJIRI:
3682 To create a new world, you must have a strong idea of what kind of world you
3683 want to create. This idea is commonly referred to as a Reason. Now, to
3684 acquire a Reason, you must receive divine protection from a god, and this
3685 is where the Magatsuhi comes into play. You need a large quantity of
3686 Magatsuhi in order to summon a god. That's why Hikawa, a human, was
3687 collecting Magatsuhi. Oh, I almost forgot. I met a human inside the Amala
3688 Network just a minute ago. It was a guy who was held captive by the Mantra.
3689 His name's Isamu. Do you know him?
3690
3691 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3692 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3693 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3694 : :
3695 : 1) Yes, I know him. :
3696 : :
3697 : Yeah, that's what I thought. :
3698 : :
3699 : 2) No, I don't. :
3700 : :
3701 : Really? There was a rumor that you were trying to help :
3702 : him, but... Oh well. :
3703 : :
3704 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3705
3706HIJIRI:
3707 Anyways, about Isamu... He actually seemed to be doing okay in Amala. If
3708 you're unlucky, you can get swept away somewhere, or even worse, you can
3709 end up being absorbed by the Network. Well, in a world like this... one life
3710 doesn't amount to much, and you're better off not getting involved. But if
3711 you want, I can send you to where I met Isamu.
3712
3713--You speak to Hijiri again.--
3714
3715HIJIRI:
3716 Do you want me to transfer you to where Isamu is?
3717
3718 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3719 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3720 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3721 : :
3722 : 1) Yeah, can you? :
3723 : :
3724 : Here we go. By the way, tell Isamu not to spend too :
3725 : much time in there. :
3726 : :
3727 : --He transfers you to Amala Network.-- :
3728 : :
3729 : 2) Not right now. :
3730 : :
3731 : Just let me know when you're ready. :
3732 : :
3733 : 3) Tell me again how creation works. :
3734 : :
3735 : It was a little confusing, wasn't it? No big deal. :
3736 : :
3737 : --He repeats the explanation from above.-- :
3738 : :
3739 : ...Well, there you go. :
3740 : :
3741 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3742
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3746> [X016] - 16. Amala Network <
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3749
3750
3751--When you walk for a bit an encounter your first Anomaly, you hear a voice.--
3752
3753HIJIRI:
3754 Did... you find... Isamu?
3755
3756 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3757 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3758 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3759 : :
3760 : 1) Yes. :
3761 : :
3762 : ...Really? :
3763 : .......... :
3764 : Then, get outta... there. :
3765 : :
3766 : 2) No. :
3767 : :
3768 : Hey may be up... ahead. When you... :
3769 : find... him... get yourself... out... :
3770 : :
3771 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3772
3773HIJIRI:
3774 The terminal's... acting... up...
3775 It's not... like it... should be...
3776 ..........
3777
3778> You cannot hear Hijiri's voice anymore.
3779
3780--You encounter a soul.--
3781
3782SOUL:
3783 ..........
3784 Geez, we've been having a lot of visitors lately! A human kid came in and
3785 began living here not too long ago. Well, I don't care who comes, as long
3786 as they don't bother me.
3787
3788--In one area, you encounter a puzzle where a soul stops you several times and
3789makes doors disappear. He says the following five things. A door or two will
3790disappear after each bit of dialogue.--
3791
3792SOUL:
3793 I don't want to talk to anyone. Scram!
3794
3795SOUL:
3796 Society didn't shun me, I shunned the society! I don't need anyone else!
3797
3798SOUL:
3799 I have the strength to be able to live on my own. Leave...
3800
3801SOUL:
3802 I think, therefore I am...
3803
3804SOUL:
3805 ...To be strong is to be solitary.
3806
3807--Eventually you are stopped by your old friend, the Specter.--
3808
3809SPECTER:
3810 I, fiNaLLy, fOUnD yoUu...!!
3811 YoooOoUUuuu!! I, LOoK, fOR YouuUU!!
3812 ThIS, tiME, I kiLL yOu aND fEeL gOod!
3813 FoR mY haPpiNeSS...
3814 DiEEeeeeeEe...!!
3815
3816--You fight him. You then encounter a shadow.--
3817
3818SHADOW:
3819 ..................................
3820 ..................................
3821 .........................Hmmm?....
3822 ..................................
3823 ..................................
3824 .........................Hmmm.....
3825 ..................................
3826 ..................................
3827 .........................You......
3828 ...You..... want to pass...?
3829
3830 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3831 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3832 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3833 : :
3834 : 1) Yeah....... :
3835 : :
3836 : .....I see..... :
3837 : .................................. :
3838 : .................................. :
3839 : ..........................You..... :
3840 : .........What's your name........? :
3841 : :
3842 : --See below 'A)' and 'B)' for responses.-- :
3843 : :
3844 : 2) Not really... :
3845 : :
3846 : .................................. :
3847 : .................................. :
3848 : ...........................Then... :
3849 : .....Go over there................ :
3850 : :
3851 : --He sends you away.-- :
3852 : --You must say '1)' or '3)' for story to progress.-- :
3853 : :
3854 : 3) .............. :
3855 : :
3856 : .................................. :
3857 : .................................. :
3858 : ...........................Then... :
3859 : ....Stay there.................... :
3860 : .................................. :
3861 : .................................. :
3862 : ..........................You..... :
3863 : .........What's your name........? :
3864 : :
3865 : A) Say your name. :
3866 : :
3867 : .....I see........................ :
3868 : ...You're... Isamu's... :
3869 : .................................. :
3870 : .................................. :
3871 : ..........................You..... :
3872 : .......Solitude................... :
3873 : .....You like... solitude...? :
3874 : :
3875 : --See 'i)', 'ii)', & 'iii)' for responses.-- :
3876 : :
3877 : B) Ignore him. :
3878 : :
3879 : .................................. :
3880 : .....You........ quiet.... :
3881 : ................Cool.............. :
3882 : .................................. :
3883 : ..........................You..... :
3884 : .......Solitude................... :
3885 : ....You like... solitude...? :
3886 : :
3887 : i) Uh-huh...... :
3888 : :
3889 : ..........................You..... :
3890 : .....Understand... maybe... :
3891 : .........................Cool..... :
3892 : .................................. :
3893 : .....Can.......... you............ :
3894 : ........live..... on your own? :
3895 : :
3896 : --See 'a)', 'b)', & 'c)' for :
3897 : responses.-- :
3898 : :
3899 : ii) Nah....... :
3900 : :
3901 : ..........................You..... :
3902 : .....No good..... maybe..... :
3903 : ...Differ from... Master Isamu.... :
3904 : .................................. :
3905 : .....Can.......... you............ :
3906 : ........live..... on your own? :
3907 : :
3908 : --See 'a)', 'b)', & 'c)' for :
3909 : responses.-- :
3910 : :
3911 : iii) ............. :
3912 : :
3913 : .................................. :
3914 : .....You..... are cool..... :
3915 : .........................Cool..... :
3916 : .................................. :
3917 : .....Can.......... you............ :
3918 : ........live..... on your own? :
3919 : :
3920 : :
3921 : a) Of course..... :
3922 : :
3923 : ..................I see.......... :
3924 : .....Keep..... it up............. :
3925 : ...I'll...live on my own...too... :
3926 : I am.............. you........... :
3927 : :
3928 : b) Don't think so... :
3929 : :
3930 : ..................I see.......... :
3931 : ...Talk to... Master Isamu... :
3932 : ...We all... live on our own... :
3933 : ...You are............... me...... :
3934 : :
3935 : c) .......... :
3936 : :
3937 : .................................. :
3938 : ...Talk to... Master Isamu... :
3939 : ...We all... live on our own... :
3940 : ...You are............... me...... :
3941 : :
3942 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3943
3944> The shadow disappeared.
3945
3946--You reach another Anomaly area. You see white souls floating around the
3947ceiling. Isamu is on the floor, rapidly absorbing each white soul. He breathes
3948heavily, then stands.--
3949
3950ISAMU:
3951 ...Hey Hero, long time no see. Are you here to help me, or to capture me?
3952 Either way, there's no point anymore. The Isamu that once wandered this
3953 world aimlessly is dead. The person you see before you is the almighty
3954 Isamu, master of Amala's power.
3955
3956--The camera pans up to show Isamu's whole body. His chest is covered in
3957moving faces. He stands up tall, without his thumbs in his belt loops as he
3958usually stands.--
3959
3960ISAMU:
3961 To be honest with you, I stopped caring about others entirely. I figured out
3962 how I want the world to be. You see, there's me, and then there's everybody
3963 else. Most people don't even notice me.
3964
3965--Similar to the scene with Chiaki and the desks, Isamu is shown standing in
3966the middle of a crowded street. Figures of humans pass him by, unaware of his
3967presence.--
3968
3969ISAMU:
3970 They don't care about me, and I don't care about them. That's not a bad
3971 thing, or a sad thing either. After all, only you can be at the center of
3972 your world, right? Then, each person should be allowed to create his or her
3973 own world... That is my Reason...the Reason of Musubi...
3974 You agree, don't you? That it'd be nice to create your own world?
3975
3976 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3977 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
3978 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
3979 : :
3980 : 1) Yeah, I agree. :
3981 : :
3982 : I knew you'd understand. You can't please everyone, and :
3983 : you really shouldn't try to. So yeah, I stopped blaming :
3984 : you for not helping me back then...See ya, Hero. Give :
3985 : yourself some time to think about it... :
3986 : :
3987 : 2) No, I don't think so. :
3988 : :
3989 : ...I had a feeling that you wouldn't understand. I :
3990 : guess it doesn't matter to you, since you're not human :
3991 : anymore. As for me, I'll prove I'm right by creating :
3992 : the world of Musubi. You should spend some time alone, :
3993 : Hero... Then, see what you think. :
3994 : :
3995 : 3) I don't know. :
3996 : :
3997 : ...I bet you've done nothing but waste time here in :
3998 : this Vortex World. Are you gonna let the world keep :
3999 : tossing you around, like a leaf in the wind? Maybe :
4000 : you'll come to your senses if you spend some time :
4001 : alone... :
4002 : :
4003 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4004
4005--Isamu disappears in the throng of people, and it fades back to the Amala
4006Network. You leave the Anomaly and see a light for the exit.--
4007
4008HIJIRI:
4009 I saw what happened, Hero...Too bad Isamu got away. I'll go after him. You
4010 don't have to go inside Amala anymore...Sorry, but I can't help you right
4011 now. I need to concentrate on this. If there's somewhere you want to go,
4012 don't wait for me. If not, why don't you check out Asakusa? Who know...?
4013 You might find something new...
4014
4015--The northern part of Asakusa is now clear. You see a Hua Po demon.--
4016
4017DEMON:
4018 Things have been heating up in Ikebukuro lately. I heard someone saw
4019 [Hikawa] by the building that used to be the Mantra's headquarters.
4020
4021--You decide to check it out, and head to Ikebukuro. You see Hikawa standing
4022in front of Mantra Headquarters.--
4023
4024HIKAWA:
4025 Oh, it's you...
4026 ...What a surprise. It's been a while since we last met, young man... Or
4027 should I say, 'Demi-fiend'? Frankly, it never crossed my mind before... But,
4028 it seems we were destined to meet again. I accumulated enough Magatsuhi for
4029 creation when I destroyed the Mantra. That's why I didn't stop you from
4030 going to the Obelisk. I also wanted to verify that you were truly the
4031 Demi-fiend. However, not only did you defeat my subordinate, but you
4032 single-handedly set the Maiden free. The strength of the Demi-fiend, as
4033 written in the Scripture of Miroku... It was beyond my expectations. You
4034 might be able to aid me in delivering Shijima to the world...
4035 ...A man's greed is like fire. While it is small, it is warm and comfortable.
4036 But, fire eventually grows into flames, devouring everything in its path.
4037 Mankind grew to covet fire. Humans became dependent on its warmth, and
4038 averted their eyes from its destructive nature.
4039
4040--The screen fades to white, and you see Hikawa standing alone next to a blue
4041pillar.--
4042
4043HIKAWA:
4044 Humans should serve the world. By doing so, a life of repose would in turn
4045 be promised to them. What is desirable, what is undesirable... It is not
4046 man that makes the distinction... It is the world. Humans should be beacons
4047 that light the world.
4048
4049--Hikawa is shown standing alone amongst dozens of pillars.--
4050
4051HIKAWA:
4052 The light spins quietly--sometimes bright, sometimes dim--becoming one with
4053 the world. That is the ideal way of life. Don't you agree, that the world
4054 should be ruled by serenity...?
4055
4056 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4057 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4058 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4059 : :
4060 : 1) Yes, it should. :
4061 : :
4062 : So, you understand the greatness of Shijima? ...You are :
4063 : on a different level than the masses, as I suspected. :
4064 : I will ask for your assistance when the time comes. :
4065 : :
4066 : 2) No, it shouldn't. :
4067 : :
4068 : ...So, you are a mere demon after all. I was wrong to :
4069 : think that you would understand my ideal. :
4070 : :
4071 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4072
4073HIKAWA:
4074 ...It is now time for us to part. I will not feel at east until all this is
4075 over. Do you not sense something wicked in the air? Someone is scheming to
4076 ignite the ember that still glows within the remains of Gozu-Tennoh. I must
4077 not falter while others strive to establish their foolish Reasons... It is
4078 I who will create the new world!
4079
4080--You now go to Mifunashiro. You see many Manikins surrounding Futomimi.--
4081
4082FUTOMIMI:
4083 Everyone, listen to me. What I am about to say is critical to our future.
4084 Every one of you has worked hard for our peace, ever since we escaped from
4085 the Mantra. But, another power is being born that can potentially bring our
4086 efforts to naught. Yes, it's... Yoyogi... This evil power will take form at
4087 [Yoyogi Park]. Right now, it is but a mere shadow. However, when it takes
4088 form, it will have enough power to change the face of the world.
4089
4090MANIKINS:
4091 .............
4092 ...Yoyogi Park?
4093 .............
4094 A threat to Manikins...?
4095 .............
4096
4097FUTOMIMI:
4098 ...But, we should not fear this. We have learned to work together. If we
4099 join forces, we will be able to fight this evil power. Let us work harder
4100 and prepare for that time. We will not fall to the power that is brewing in
4101 Yoyogi Park... The future is there for us to change. We will create our own
4102 path. There will be an end to our journey, a world where we are free from
4103 suffering... Yes, the world of Manikins will surely come...
4104
4105--Futomimi re-enters Mifunashiro. You return to Asakusa through the Amala
4106Link, and you see Hijiri.--
4107
4108HIJIRI:
4109 What's up, Hero? Find anything interesting? I heard you can't get inside
4110 Mantra's headquarters right now...The Manikins are worried. Former members
4111 of Mantra could be involved, but most likely, they wouldn't try anything
4112 without a leader...Which reminds me, lately I've heard talk about Futomimi.
4113 Maybe those Manikins are up to something themselves...
4114
4115--You now go to Yushima Station. On the way in you see a bloody, dead Manikin
4116on the floor. The floor is covered with blood spots.--
4117
4118MALE MANIKIN:
4119 J-J-Just awhile back, Sakahagi...went to Yoyogi... Th-Th-Thank goodness it
4120 was dark...
4121
4122--You come out other side of the Station.--
4123
4124SOUL:
4125 A vicious-looking Manikin passed by a short while back. After that, a female
4126 human passed by. It's usually quiet here, but...
4127
4128--You enter Yoyogi Park from the other entrance in the East Plaza.--
4129
4130
4131===============================================================================
4132> <
4133> [X017] - 17. Yoyogi Park <
4134> <
4135XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
4136
4137
4138--You speak to a High Pixie demon.--
4139
4140DEMON:
4141 Oh no, oh no! Everyone went crazy!
4142
4143--You see that the door into the park is locked. You enter a room in the south
4144part of the East Plaza, and you see Yuko sitting on a chair.--
4145
4146YUKO:
4147 Well, hello...I knew you would come. You heard about what's happening here,
4148 right? The existence of a power that can change the world...
4149 ...I'm sorry that I disappeared after you saved me. It was my god who did
4150 that: I couldn't do anything about it...I lost most of my power, thanks to
4151 Hikawa and his Obelisk. But, my god has been protecting me since then, and
4152 I'm doing much better now. Hikawa won't be able to take control of me
4153 again...I won't let him be the one to shape the new world. What he envisions
4154 is a world where the thread of time is spun unerringly, without change...
4155 You can't call that a world. It's just a wasted space, totally devoid of
4156 power. To restrain the reborn world like that would be unforgivable. As the
4157 one responsible for the destruction of the old world, it's my duty to shape
4158 the new one. The world cannot remain in a state of chaos, nor can it fall
4159 prey to Hikawa's ambitions. But right now, there's nothing I can do... My
4160 god has spoken to me, but she has yet to reveal the Reason...
4161 .....
4162 You know what's been going on here lately? Well, it's all because of the
4163 [Yahirono Himorogi]. The [Yahirono Himorogi] is a stone that contains an
4164 enormous amount of Magatsuhi. It grants tremendous power to its possessor.
4165 Word spread that the stone is somewhere in Yoyogi Park, and now everybody is
4166 trying to claim it for their own...I'm not interested in Magatsuhi, but the
4167 stone is rumored to have the power to control even gods. Once I have that
4168 power...I'll be worthy of receiving the Reason from my god. Currently, the
4169 [Yahirono Himorogi] is in someone's possession. I'm not sure who, but I can
4170 sense a strong, evil power. Their power is so strong that I wouldn't stand a
4171 chance against it...But, I think you would. If I promise to give you the
4172 Magatsuhi contained inside it...will you try to get the [Yahirono Himorogi]
4173 for me?
4174
4175 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4176 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4177 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4178 : :
4179 : 1) Okay. :
4180 : :
4181 : Thank you so much. By the way, you couldn't get into :
4182 : the park before, right? Here, take this. It's the key :
4183 : to that locked door. :
4184 : :
4185 : > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park]. :
4186 : :
4187 : I'll be counting on you, Hero. :
4188 : :
4189 : 2) I'm sorry... :
4190 : :
4191 : I see... :
4192 : ...I want you to know that you're the only one I feel :
4193 : like I can rely on in this world. Even if you say no, :
4194 : I'll still have faith in you. You weren't able to get :
4195 : inside the park before, right? Here, take this. It's :
4196 : the key to that locked door. :
4197 : :
4198 : > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park]. :
4199 : :
4200 : The choice is yours, but... I believe in you. Goodbye, :
4201 : Hero. I'll be here waiting for you... :
4202 : :
4203 : 3) Let me think about it. :
4204 : :
4205 : If you're having doubts, then I really shouldn't force :
4206 : you to do it, but...you're the only one that I can rely :
4207 : on in this world. Even if you say no, I'll still have :
4208 : faith in you. You weren't able to get inside the park :
4209 : before, right? Here, take this. It's the key to that :
4210 : locked door. :
4211 : :
4212 : > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park]. :
4213 : :
4214 : The choice is yours, but... I believe in you. Goodbye, :
4215 : Hero. I'll be here waiting for you... :
4216 : :
4217 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4218
4219--You use the key to enter Yoyogi Park. A demon stops you.--
4220
4221PYRO JACK:
4222 Well, look who we have here... A weak-looking demon. Ah, whatever...
4223 Pixies, deal with him!
4224
4225PIXIES:
4226 *giggle* Look who's here! You're nothin' to us! We'll chase you outta here!
4227
4228--They blow kisses at you. After making it through that area, another demon
4229stops you.--
4230
4231TITANIA:
4232 And here I was wondering what kind of demon was trespassing... Why, you're
4233 only a harmless child! You cannot pass through here by luck alone. I hope
4234 that you do not bore me. Pixies! Play with him!
4235
4236PIXIES:
4237 Peace out, pervert!
4238
4239--They blow kisses at you. After this section, yet another demon stops you.--
4240
4241OBERON:
4242 You have done well coming this far. Though, I do not know if I should praise
4243 you or not. But, your luck ends here. How now, mad spirit! My troops shall
4244 entrap you as you move! This falls out better than I could devise! Enjoy
4245 the waltz and pageantry the High Pixies of our kingdom are famed for...
4246
4247--After that section:--
4248
4249OBERON:
4250 Curse you! How have you made it past all of that unscathed? Rascals! You
4251 grow bolder with each passing day! But, you shall fall into despair this
4252 time...
4253
4254TROLL:
4255 I trashed the platform... Trashed! Har har har!
4256
4257OBERON:
4258 And not just that... An entire legion of my best troops awaits you!
4259 Now, you will die...
4260
4261--Once you finish this section, you arrive at the Comm Tower.--
4262
4263> You sense strong power from beyond the door.
4264
4265--You enter the door and see Sakahagi.--
4266
4267SAKAHAGI:
4268 It's nice to have visitors, but this is ridiculous... You too, huh? You
4269 should've thought twice before coming here. They all come for Magatsuhi,
4270 but then they find out that it's already mine. There was a girl who showed
4271 up not long before you. Yeah, I taught her a lesson... a painful one.
4272 Hehehe... Didn't I tell you before? I won't be used by demons. With all my
4273 Magatsuhi, I'll be the one using them. Not just any demons... Even the
4274 strong ones. That skin of yours will make a nice coat!
4275
4276--He summons Girimehkala from the ground. Immediately after this battle, you
4277fight Sakahagi.--
4278
4279> You obtained the [Yahirono Himorogi].
4280
4281> However, the power of Magatsuhi seemed to be absent from it...
4282
4283--You see various demons who appear to have awaken from a long sleep.--
4284
4285HIGH PIXIE:
4286 Huh...? What was I doing...?
4287
4288TROLL:
4289 *yawn* I had a weird dream...
4290
4291PYRO JACK:
4292 In my dream, I was a bad demon, hee ho!
4293
4294VOICE:
4295 No, it was not a dream.
4296
4297TITANIA:
4298 It was all Sakahagi's doing.
4299
4300OBERON:
4301 We had been cursed by Sakahagi and were reduced to our primitive nature.
4302 Moniker, I ask you to forgive our discourtesy...You may take the Yahirono
4303 Himorogi as you please. It is a sign of our gratitude. By the way... Before
4304 we were cursed, a human girl came here. She was beaten by Sakahagi, yet
4305 somehow survived and limped to safety, but... I felt an evil power from her
4306 heart. Something even stronger than that of Sakahagi. That girl is not an
4307 ordinary human...Oh, excuse me. That was completely irrelevant. We shall
4308 take our leave. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please put
4309 the Yahirono Himorogi to good use...
4310
4311> The fairies disappeared...
4312
4313--You return to the room where earlier you found Yuko.--
4314
4315YUKO:
4316 I'm glad you're okay... I felt it when the evil presence faded away. Were
4317 you able to get the [Yahirono Himorogi]?
4318
4319--You hand it to her.--
4320
4321YUKO:
4322 Oh... so the Magatsuhi was used already. Then, you don't mind me keeping
4323 this, do you? This brings me one step closer to creating my world... My god
4324 will surely teach me the Reason now...
4325
4326--She begins to sporadically convulse. She is possessed once more.--
4327
4328ARADIA:
4329 Freedom is the cliff that overlooks the abyss, the valley of the shadow of
4330 death. The grave awaits even the victor at the end of the road. Show me your
4331 heart... Fool who bears the name Freedom! Because of your name, you will
4332 carry the burden of plague, pain, and ridicule. Do you fear the suffering
4333 and humiliation?
4334
4335--Whether you say 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't,' the response will be the
4336same.--
4337
4338ARADIA:
4339 Fool who bears the name Freedom! Because of your name, you will live a life
4340 of betrayal, rejection, and defeat. Do you fear the deceit, the torment?
4341
4342--Whether you say 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't,' the response will be the
4343same.--
4344
4345ARADIA:
4346 Go! And see the world with your own eyes! There are forces vying for
4347 creation. Without judging their Reasons, your world will not come to be.
4348 Side with them, or side against them. Only then will your world be born.
4349 Remember that you... Lo! A new force is about to emerge in Ikebukuro! I,
4350 too, will become a force, with this woman...Remember that you are what is
4351 right. That is my truth.
4352
4353--Yuko returns to normal.--
4354
4355YUKO:
4356 ...Aradia...
4357 You still won't give me the Reason...? What am I missing...? ...I think it's
4358 time for me to go. Staying here won't do me any good. I should see for myself
4359 what kind of world others are trying to create.
4360 Thank you, Hero. I'll see you again sometime.
4361
4362--You transfer back to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--
4363
4364HIJIRI:
4365 ...Hey, Hero. I'm glad that the commotion at Yoyogi Park has settled down.
4366 It's pretty scary, when you think about it... the struggle for power. Who
4367 knows, the end of this world might come sooner than we think...
4368 .....
4369 I can only assume that Isamu was absorbed by the Amala Network, because I
4370 can't find any trace of him. Oh well, I guess working alone gets you nowhere.
4371 By the way, do you happen to know what's going on in Ikebukuro? I heard that
4372 Gozu-Tennoh is back, and gaining power. It's probably just a rumor, though,
4373 since his body was shattered into pieces. It doesn't make any difference. As
4374 soon as I seize control of Amala, it'll all be over...
4375
4376--You head to Mantra Headquarters to check it out. You head to Gozu-Tennoh's
4377chamber, where you see Chiaki standing atop Gozu-Tennoh's body.--
4378
4379VOICE:
4380 Woman... What brings you to this place? Why do you bear such anger?
4381
4382CHIAKI:
4383 That power I felt... It was you? So, you weren't dead after all...
4384 Were you calling out for me, Gozu-Tennoh...?
4385
4386GOZU-TENNOH:
4387 Ever since I fell into Nihilo's trap, my spirit has been drifting. But, not
4388 for one minute have I forgotten the rage that I felt on that day.
4389
4390CHIAKI:
4391 ...I sought power, but I failed to get it. No matter what trials I face, or
4392 how much I get hurt...my Reason will not change. But at this rate, my
4393 Reason will be lost...
4394
4395GOZU-TENNOH:
4396 Woman, accept my spirit. I once strove to protect the world from the
4397 followers of stillness. However, what we should have done instead was build
4398 a kingdom ruled by strength. Of course, I would have never succeeded. If I
4399 was a human... If I could have had a Reason of my own, then the outcome may
4400 have been different.
4401
4402CHIAKI:
4403 If your power can make me strong, and help me to create my world...
4404
4405GOZU-TENNOH:
4406 Your Reason is one with our kingdom. I shall entrust you with my last
4407 remaining strength!! Woman, accept my spirit! Be the strength that guides
4408 all demons!!
4409
4410--Power surges into Chiaki. Her body changes.--
4411
4412CHIAKI:
4413 It's hot...like my hand is on fire...
4414
4415--Gozu-Tennoh's head bursts. There is nothing left of him. Chiaki is now in a
4416new form.--
4417
4418CHIAKI:
4419 Look at me, Hero. I'm beautiful, don't you agree? Strength and beauty are
4420 one and the same. Now, I have the power to shape my own destiny... Ah, I can
4421 see! I can see those who seek Yosuga flocking to this land. It is within my
4422 grasp... My utopia... My ideal world...!! Ahahahahaha...
4423
4424--You leave, and speak to a Principality demon near the east exit.--
4425
4426DEMON:
4427 Come to think of it... There's a demon at Kabukicho claiming to be an
4428 [Emperor]...That's what I hear. The world only needs demon of Yosuga...
4429 Quite annoying.
4430
4431--You check it out. On the top floor, you enter the door and see a gigantic
4432Black Frost.--
4433
4434BLACK FROST:
4435 Heeeee hoooooo!! I've become hee ho evil! I'm [Black Frost], heeeee hooooo!
4436 I'm so evil, they call me the 'Emperor of Kabukicho'! The demon within you
4437 drives me hee ho crazy!! The world belongs to the mighty Emperor!!
4438 How's that? Are you impressed, hee ho?
4439
4440 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4441 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4442 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4443 : :
4444 : 1) I'm so scared... :
4445 : :
4446 : Heeeeee hoooooo! I'm so cool! :
4447 : But, an Emperor needs to be cool! No mercy! :
4448 : You're all gonna freeze in hell! :
4449 : ...Uh, 'freeze in hell'...? :
4450 : Ah, who cares! Heeeee hooooooo!! :
4451 : :
4452 : 2) Yeah, right, ho! :
4453 : :
4454 : I'm pissed! Got that, hee ho!? :
4455 : You got guts! But, so do I! I'll show you the power :
4456 : of the Emperor! Heeeee hoooooo!! :
4457 : :
4458 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4459
4460--He attacks you. After the battle, he appears as a normal Jack Frost.--
4461
4462BLACK FROST:
4463 Heeeeee hooooooo... Why are you interfering with my plans to become evil?
4464 All I wanted was to be like the legendary King! Scary, yet cute...That's all
4465 I ever wanted, hee ho! Hee ho, crap!! Hee... I'm melting.....Ho.....
4466
4467> Black Frost melted.
4468> You obtained the Magatama [Satan].
4469
4470--You transfer back to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--
4471
4472HIJIRI:
4473 Hey, Hero. I can't believe what happened in Ikebukuro... The return of
4474 Gozu-Tennoh... I hope it won't create even bigger problems...I bet you're
4475 wondering how I know about it already. Well, nothing escapes me now. I can
4476 learn anything with the power of Amala, just by using this terminal... For
4477 example, here's what's going on right now in the Vortex World:
4478
4479--Various scenes flash before you, and Hijiri describes them.--
4480
4481HIJIRI:
4482 Hikawa is on his way to the Diet Building, in search of Magatsuhi.
4483
4484 Some girl named Chiaki has inherited the power of Gozu-Tennoh.
4485
4486 There's an abandoned temple where a ton of Magatsuhi lies forgotten.
4487
4488 Manikins are gathered in Mifunashiro, their holy ground,
4489 demanding their own Reason.
4490
4491--The scenes stop flashing.--
4492
4493HIJIRI:
4494 And...
4495 .....
4496 That's all you really need to know right now. You see, no one knows more
4497 about the Vortex World than I do. That's why I should be the one creating
4498 the new world! ...Not Hikawa, or your teacher, or even you! I could truly
4499 change the world! ...Me, and me alone! Everything in existence!
4500
4501--The pillar begins to glow and spin rapidly.--
4502
4503HIJIRI:
4504 It's Isamu! Damn it, you should be dead...I won't let you have the power of
4505 Amala!!
4506
4507 ...What!? He's pulling me in...!!
4508
4509 UOOOOOOOOHHH!!
4510
4511> Hijiri disappeared into the Amala Network.
4512> Will you use the terminal to go after Hijiri?
4513
4514--You go after him, and when you enter the Amala Network you see Isamu.--
4515
4516
4517===============================================================================
4518> <
4519> [X018] - 18. Amala Network & Amala Temple <
4520> <
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4522
4523
4524ISAMU:
4525 Hero... What are you doing here? You came here to see me?
4526 Or... were you worried about that guy?
4527
4528 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4529 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4530 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4531 : :
4532 : 1) I wanted to see how you're doing. :
4533 : :
4534 : Thanks... I really appreciate it. I'm just about ready :
4535 : to perform the ceremony to summon the god of Musubi. :
4536 : If you wanna help out, come to Amala Temple with me. :
4537 : It's just down this passageway. That guy's coming with :
4538 : me... In fact, I better get going now. Don't keep me :
4539 : waiting, alright Hero? :
4540 : :
4541 : 2) I came to check up on Hijiri. :
4542 : :
4543 : ...Oh really? You're as helpful as always, Hero. But, :
4544 : you really shouldn't trust people so easily... I'm :
4545 : actually helping you out here. Heh. Maybe that's a good :
4546 : thing about you, being so gullible. Come join me at :
4547 : Amala Temple. It's just down this passageway. I'll tell :
4548 : you all about his secret plans...and how he was using :
4549 : you. :
4550 : :
4551 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4552
4553> Isamu disappeared.
4554
4555--Your old friend the Specter appears after you travel for a bit.--
4556
4557SPECTER:
4558 ...I waS waiTIng. I FigUreD iT oUT. KiLL aLL wHO geT IN mY wAy...
4559 YoU aRe LikE mE. ThIS tIMe... I wiLL KiLL yOu, anD becoMe hApPy!!
4560 DieEEeeee...!!
4561
4562--You fight him. After this, you go to Amala Temple.--
4563
4564> You can hear Isamu's voice.
4565
4566ISAMU:
4567 Geez, you're finally here. You really are a nosy guy! Well, it doesn't
4568 matter to me anymore what you're thinking. But, if you're for Musubi, I've
4569 got the perfect job for you. Come through the door.
4570
4571--You walk through the door, and see three temples.--
4572
4573ISAMU:
4574 This is the forgotten temple that I found while checking out the Network.
4575 There's a crapload of Magatsuhi stored here. But, it's being closely guarded
4576 by three demons. Can you go and beat them? It makes it easier on me.
4577
4578--You can take on the temples in any order. First you take on the Black
4579Temple. You eventually come to a black flame. You put out the flame, hear
4580something unlock, and then proceed to an Altar.--
4581
4582> You can sense a strong power emanating from the room.
4583
4584--Aciel appears from the ground.--
4585
4586ACIEL:
4587 I have come from the depths of hell for Magatsuhi, but you are quite a rare
4588 one! I do not care who you are, I will sink my teeth into that body of yours!
4589
4590--You fight him.--
4591
4592> The atmosphere around you changed.
4593
4594> You can hear Isamu's voice.
4595
4596ISAMU:
4597 That was quick. You already beat one!? So, this is the power of the
4598 so-called 'Demi-fiend'... Pretty impressive.
4599
4600--Next you take on the White Temple. You put out a flame, and Albion comes up
4601from the floor of the Altar.--
4602
4603ALBION:
4604 B-BOOOOOOOOOOM! THIS IS THE SHRINE OF EAT! ALL-I-CAN-EAT!!
4605 BOTHER ME AND YOU'LL BE ALL-I-CAN-BEAT!! B-B-BOOOOOOOOM!!!
4606
4607--You fight Albion.--
4608
4609> You obtained the Magatama [Adama].
4610
4611> The atmosphere around you changed.
4612
4613> You can hear Isamu's voice.
4614
4615ISAMU:
4616 Alright, keep it up. I'll just kick back.
4617
4618--Next you take on the Red Temple. You put out a flame, and Skadi comes up
4619from the floor of the Altar.--
4620
4621SKADI:
4622 My... Quite handsome. You managed to navigate your way through my shadows?
4623 I am tired of Magatsuhi. I'll quench my thirst with your blood, so come here.
4624
4625--You fight Skadi.--
4626
4627> The atmosphere around you changed.
4628
4629> You can hear Isamu's voice.
4630
4631ISAMU:
4632 Nice work! Looks like the seals have been broken. While I'm at it, I'll show
4633 you the moment my Reason is conceived. Come outside.
4634
4635--The upside down pyramid outside fits into the center of the Amala Temple,
4636like a key.--
4637
4638ISAMU:
4639 Come in, I'm inside.
4640
4641--You enter. You see Isamu talking to Hijiri, who is hanging as if crucified.--
4642
4643ISAMU:
4644 ...Quit complaining. This is the last job I have for you. You can rest as
4645 long as you want after you're done.
4646
4647HIJIRI:
4648 ...I hate this. Magatsuhi makes my body itch all over. Let's just get this
4649 over with. I need my beauty sleep.
4650
4651ISAMU:
4652 Well, what can I say? We all serve a purpose...You guys are the stepping
4653 stones. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it, right? Thanks for all
4654 the trouble you've gone through, Hero. The Magatsuhi those powerful demons
4655 were hoarding is now mine. It's enough to bring my Reason, Musubi, into
4656 being.
4657
4658 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4659 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4660 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4661 : :
4662 : 1) What are you doing? :
4663 : :
4664 : I'm preparing for the ritual of Reason. See that? The :
4665 : Magatsuhi he's gathering will give power to my Reason. :
4666 : To be honest with you, Hero, I'm not the one who came :
4667 : up with this brilliant idea. He did. Of course, he :
4668 : planned to use the Magatsuhi himself... and it would :
4669 : have been you or me hanging up there!! :
4670 : :
4671 : 2) Stop this, Isamu. :
4672 : :
4673 : Why do you always have to be such a goody two-shoes? :
4674 : You think you know everything. Listen, I'm not the one :
4675 : who came up with this idea...He did. Of course, he :
4676 : planned to use the Magatsuhi himself... and it would :
4677 : have been you or me hanging up there!! :
4678 : :
4679 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4680
4681HIJIRI:
4682 ...Yeah, I came up with the plan, but that doesn't mean I would've carried
4683 it out.
4684
4685ISAMU:
4686 ...Oh, I'm sure you would have. 'In a world like this, one life doesn't
4687 amount to much...' ...You said that, remember?
4688
4689HIJIRI:
4690 It doesn't matter what I say now, does it? It'll just sound like an excuse
4691 to you. So, go ahead and do whatever it is you're gonna do. Most things
4692 that are worthwhile require some sort of sacrifice. I've made many sacrifices
4693 in my lifetime. But, I've always followed the path that I believe in. Just
4694 remember, you'll pay a high price for following that path.
4695
4696ISAMU:
4697 Don't worry. Like you said, it's my decision. I'm the one in charge here.
4698 ...Hey, Hero. You've been such a good friend. To show my gratitude... I'd
4699 like you to perform the ritual to summon the god of Musubi. We have plenty of
4700 Magatsuhi. The only thing left to do is cast him into the depths of Amala...
4701 Will you do it, for the sake of Musubi?
4702
4703 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4704 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4705 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4706 : :
4707 : 1) It'd be my pleasure. :
4708 : :
4709 : HIJIRI: :
4710 : Thanks for keeping me entertained, Hero. :
4711 : Good luck to ya... :
4712 : :
4713 : 2) No, I can't. :
4714 : :
4715 : ISAMU: :
4716 : Too bad. You must have mistaken him for a friend. :
4717 : The world doesn't need guys like him. They only take :
4718 : up space. Oh well...I guess I'll have to finish this :
4719 : myself. :
4720 : :
4721 : --He looks to Hijiri.-- :
4722 : :
4723 : Okay, it's time to say goodbye. :
4724 : Soon, you'll have all the rest you could ever want. :
4725 : :
4726 : HIJIRI: :
4727 : Ha ha ha... Try your best, kid... :
4728 : :
4729 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4730
4731--Hijiri falls into the depths of Amala and disintegrates in a burst of
4732Magatsuhi.--
4733
4734ISAMU:
4735 Perfect. With this much Magatsuhi, there won't be any problem. My god will
4736 emerge from the infinite space beyond the Amala Network. He is outside of
4737 the flow of time, a being without a name... He is the god of absolute
4738 solitude...But, it might be inconvenient for him to remain nameless. Let's
4739 see, a drifting god... How about [Noah]? Come forth, Noah...
4740
4741--Isamu begins to float up into the air, and crouches into fetal position. He
4742is surrounded by sphere of Magatsuhi. Around him forms the god Noah, which
4743looks like a slightly-developed embryo.--
4744
4745> The voice of Isamu can be heard...
4746
4747ISAMU:
4748 What do you think of my god, Hero? Awesome, huh? The world of Musubi will
4749 soon be here... No longer will people be able to interfere with each other's
4750 lives. Everyone will be happy...
4751
4752--You are now outside. You walk for a bit, and Power and Dominion see you.--
4753
4754POWER:
4755 .....! Just as she said...
4756 ...Finally, a Reason has been conceived.
4757
4758DOMINION:
4759 We need not worry. Lady Chiaki is on the move.
4760 Our god of Yosuga will soon descend upon us at Asakusa.
4761
4762POWER:
4763 ...Then, let us hurry. There are fools that we need to pass judgment on...
4764
4765> The demons left.
4766
4767--You go to Asakusa.--
4768
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4772> [X019] - 19. Mifunishiro <
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4775
4776
4777--You enter Asakusa, and a message appears on screen.--
4778
4779> The city is silent.
4780
4781--You head to Mifunashiro. There are dead bodies all over the ground, and the
4782door to the back that was forbidden to you is open.--
4783
4784MALE MANIKIN:
4785 A girl... A demon-like girl came to steal our Magatsuhi...
4786
4787MALE MANIKIN:
4788 The girl is below...
4789 ...in our holy land... Futomimi... chased after her...
4790
4791--As you walk further inside, the two demons from earlier appear.--
4792
4793DOMINION:
4794 Well, if it isn't the Demi-fiend himself! We heard there was an unfamiliar
4795 demon here.
4796
4797POWER:
4798 To have made it this far greatly enforces what Lady Chiaki thinks of you.
4799 You are much different from those mud puppets who can only talk about
4800 creation.
4801
4802DOMINION:
4803 It vexes me how the mud puppets cling to their futile dream... A world
4804 without hierarchy, where everyone lives equally in peace...
4805 *chuckle* As followers of Yosuga, it is not to be tolerated.
4806
4807POWER:
4808 Exactly. We must destroy their hopes before a monstrosity such as that even
4809 begins to take shape... Don't you agree?
4810
4811 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4812 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4813 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4814 : :
4815 : 1) Yes, I do. :
4816 : :
4817 : DOMINION: :
4818 : Just as we thought... After we finish off the mud :
4819 : puppets, Lady Chiaki's god shall descend upon us. I :
4820 : hope we can meet again for that magnificent sight... :
4821 : :
4822 : POWER: :
4823 : Farewell! :
4824 : :
4825 : 2) No, I don't. :
4826 : :
4827 : DOMINION: :
4828 : Are you sympathizing with the mud puppets...!? :
4829 : ........... :
4830 : ...So be it. After we finish off the mud puppets, :
4831 : Lady Chiaki's god shall descend upon us. Once you see :
4832 : that magnificent sight, your opinion shall change... :
4833 : :
4834 : POWER: :
4835 : Farewell!! :
4836 : :
4837 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4838
4839> The demons left.
4840
4841--You arrive at the end, and see a circular mirror on the floor.--
4842
4843> The mirror at your feet is emitting light.
4844> Will you step into the light?
4845
4846--You enter and see dead and disembodied Manikins all about the floor. Chiaki
4847is standing, holding up a Manikin by his head.--
4848
4849CHIAKI:
4850 How arrogant... You misunderstand your purpose...
4851 Return to earth, mud dolls!!
4852
4853--She crushes his skull and tosses him aside. You see Futomimi wounded,
4854sitting on his knees.--
4855
4856CHIAKI:
4857 You're so weak, yet you struggle so hard to live. Dreaming a dream of
4858 power... That's your sin.
4859
4860FUTOMIMI:
4861 ...Help us, Moniker! If you don't stop this woman, we will be massacred!
4862
4863CHIAKI:
4864 .....
4865 Oh, Hero... Good timing. I keep killing and killing, but there are so many
4866 of them.
4867
4868FUTOMIMI:
4869 You would never partake in such a brutal act, would you? Your heart is
4870 unlike any demon's... Is it not?
4871
4872CHIAKI:
4873 I'm sure you'll agree...
4874 ...that only the strong should be allowed to exist in this world. The weak
4875 provoke and mislead others because they can do nothing themselves. As long
4876 as we have to deal with this pettiness, it will be impossible to create a
4877 beautiful world. You understand what I'm saying, don't you?
4878
4879 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4880 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
4881 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4882 : :
4883 : 1) I see your point. :
4884 : :
4885 : FUTOMIMI: :
4886 : You too...? You will rob us of our dream...? :
4887 : :
4888 : --He stands up tall.-- :
4889 : :
4890 : No matter how much you demons threaten me, I will not :
4891 : yield! I will fight till the end to win our freedom!! :
4892 : :
4893 : --You fight Futomimi. When you deal finishing blow:-- :
4894 : :
4895 : Damn you... Damn you, foul demon!! :
4896 : Forgive me... everyone... :
4897 : :
4898 : --Futomimi is now dead.-- :
4899 : :
4900 : CHIAKI: :
4901 : ...Thanks for getting rid of him. :
4902 : :
4903 : 2) I understand, but I don't agree. :
4904 : :
4905 : CHIAKI: :
4906 : ...Oh. That's too bad. I thought you were different. :
4907 : Why were you given a demon's body? You don't know the :
4908 : answer yourself, do you? You're not needed anymore... :
4909 : Goodbye. :
4910 : :
4911 : --She summons Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel.-- :
4912 : --You fight them.-- :
4913 : :
4914 : --After the battle, you see Futomimi dead.-- :
4915 : :
4916 : CHIAKI: :
4917 : I'm impressed that he didn't die like a mud doll. :
4918 : But, he won't get in my way again. :
4919 : :
4920 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
4921
4922CHIAKI:
4923 He had so much Magatsuhi stored here. Funny... Did he think that a mud doll
4924 could conceive a Reason? ...No, it was meant for me... This Magatsuhi will
4925 allow me to affirm my Reason...
4926
4927--She begins to chant.--
4928
4929CHIAKI:
4930 [the god who once died]
4931 [is returning to us now...]
4932 [let us lay the sacred cloth]
4933 [across the coffin]
4934 [so the soul will never]
4935 [leave us again.]
4936
4937--Chiaki's Reason takes form.--
4938
4939DEMON:
4940 By this woman's wish, I have come to create the kingdom of Yosuga... I am
4941 Baal Avatar, paragon of virtue and might, bringer of glory. I see the
4942 awakening of opposing forces... One has already emerged in Sannou, and
4943 another is about to rise in Ginza at this very moment! I, too, shall
4944 endeavor to build a kingdom of beauty...
4945
4946--Lightning crashes, and she disappears. Unsure of where to go next, you head
4947to Nyx's Lounge.--
4948
4949SOUL:
4950 Shijima is a still world that isn't controlled by emotions. You become one
4951 with the universe, and there's no need to suffer...It fits a person who
4952 keeps his cool, like me.
4953
4954SOUL:
4955 Yosuga plans to make new Tokyo with only the best. It's going to be a
4956 refined new world where the weak don't exist. I think it's a pretty rotten
4957 idea, personally.
4958
4959SOUL:
4960 Musubi believes in total individuality. Their world is one where you can do
4961 anything you want without ever having to meddle with anyone else. What do
4962 you think of that?
4963
4964MADAM NYX:
4965 The Assembly of Nihilo... Hikawa's finally begun to move. I hear he's after
4966 the large amount of Magatsuhi at the [Diet Building]... It's ironic that a
4967 human is using demons to his bidding, rather than the other way around.
4968
4969--You head to the Diet Building by going through Yurakucho station.--
4970
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4974> [X020] - 20. Diet Building <
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4977
4978
4979--You enter the Diet Building.--
4980
4981VOICE:
4982 ...O lost one. I warn thee, leave this place at once. This edifice of
4983 Magatsuhi is in Nihilo's possession... Our god shall soon descend upon us,
4984 and we shall acquire our Reason. Leavest not, and thy life shall be the
4985 price. Begone, lost sheep...!
4986 ..........
4987
4988> You cannot hear the voice anymore.
4989
4990--You try to enter through West door, but a statue stops you.--
4991
4992STATUE:
4993 Halt! I am the guardian of this building. Thou shalt not pass this area.
4994 ...By my sword of flames, thy body shall be reduced to ashes!
4995
4996--You fight Surt. When you enter the door he was protecting,
4997you hear a voice.--
4998
4999STATUE:
5000 Hmmm... He beat Surt... That kid's not bad. Looks like this might turn out
5001 to be interesting after all... I think I'll play around with him!
5002
5003--The statue disappears. You eventually come to a door, and when you enter:--
5004
5005VOICE:
5006 You made it this far without dying... I praise you. I haven't had such a
5007 fun hunt in quite a while.
5008
5009--The statue appears from before.--
5010
5011STATUE:
5012 ...But, I cannot let you go any further. The Magatsuhi in this building is
5013 already ours. All we have to do now is summon our god, and we will receive
5014 the Reason of Shijima! I will not allow you to meddle with our commander.
5015 I, Mada, will personally hand you a ticket to hell!
5016
5017--You fight Mada, and eventually hear the voice again.--
5018
5019STATUE:
5020 Curses...! Not only Surt, but Mada as well...
5021 ...Be it so, he shan't travel far! With my magic, he shall forever wander
5022 these halls!
5023
5024--After finishing this puzzle, you come to a row of statues.--
5025
5026VOICE:
5027 ...Truth and falsity are but light and darkness. Dost thou have the capacity
5028 to find my true self? Thou shan't escape from this labyrinth, lest thou
5029 seest the truth...!
5030
5031--You find the fake statue.--
5032
5033MOT:
5034 Curse thee... Curse thee, knave...!
5035 I shall smite thee down myself! Our world of Shijima draws nigh!
5036
5037--You fight Mot.--
5038
5039> Mot's magic is coming undone.
5040
5041--You go upstairs into an auditorium.--
5042
5043VOICE:
5044 O Demi-fiend... Thou hast set foot into my chamber of judgment.
5045
5046--The screen shakes and Mithra appears.--
5047
5048MITHRA:
5049 I am the arbiter who enforces the law known as the Prophecy of Miroku. Hero,
5050 I shall hereby prosecute thee! Just as the prophecy says, Reasons are
5051 appearing and this Vortex World is nearing the time of creation. A new world
5052 shall be created, no matter which Reason prevails... 'Tis a joyous occasion!
5053 But, darest thou, a demon, attempt to create the new world? It is forbidden!
5054 Demons shan't create the world! Hero! It is my duty to ask thee questions
5055 to test thine alignment. Hero, dost thou accept that thou art a demon?
5056
5057 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5058 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
5059 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5060 : :
5061 : 1) Of course I'm a demon. :
5062 : :
5063 : Then Hero, dost thou accept that thy heart is demonic? :
5064 : :
5065 : A) Demon to the bone. :
5066 : :
5067 : Finally, allow me to ask thee, demon. Dost :
5068 : thou swear not to take part in the creation? :
5069 : :
5070 : i) I wouldn't dream of it. :
5071 : :
5072 : Good, now look at me--What's that!? :
5073 : Such a vexing light in thine eyes! :
5074 : Thou hast hatred toward the world! :
5075 : 'Tis true! Thou art the bane of :
5076 : creation! Infidel! This cannot be :
5077 : forgiven! I shall stamp thee out of :
5078 : existence! :
5079 : :
5080 : --He attacks you.-- :
5081 : :
5082 : ii) I'm in a creation mood. :
5083 : :
5084 : --same as below response for 'No, :
5085 : I'm not a demon'-- :
5086 : --He attacks you.-- :
5087 : :
5088 : B) No, it's not. :
5089 : :
5090 : --Same as below response for 'No, I'm not :
5091 : a demon'-- :
5092 : --He attacks you.-- :
5093 : :
5094 : 2) No, I'm not a demon. :
5095 : :
5096 : 'Tis true that thou art the bane of creation... :
5097 : Infidel! This cannot be forgiven! :
5098 : I shall stamp thee out of existence! :
5099 : :
5100 : --He attacks you.-- :
5101 : :
5102 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5103
5104VOICE:
5105 O Kagutsuchi... Hath the destroyer appeared...? Or is he...?
5106
5107--You eventually take the elevator to 6F. You enter a door and see Hikawa.
5108The room is spinning, with you Hikawa and Yuko suspended in the center.--
5109
5110HIKAWA:
5111 ...Do you still not understand? There was not really freedom. All that
5112 existed was greed, and that is what corrupted the world. Freedom?
5113 Possibility? If you truly believe in them, then why do you seek the way of
5114 creation? Were they not present--abundant, more accurately--in the previous
5115 world? Why did you not pursue your goal back then?
5116
5117YUKO:
5118 I-I...
5119
5120HIKAWA:
5121 The same is true for you. What did you expect to achieve by sending your
5122 students to this world? Did you think they would be able to do what you
5123 couldn't? Or, did you want them to feel the same agony of defeat that you
5124 felt? Do you know why you've been unable to obtain your Reason? All this
5125 time, you've just been running away...trying to leave everything behind.
5126
5127--Yuko falls to her knees.--
5128
5129HIKAWA:
5130 Tell me the truth...Do you really believe in freedom?
5131
5132--The spirit of Aradia rises from Yuko's body.--
5133
5134ARADIA:
5135 Your choice to believe in Shijima, human, is a type of freedom itself.
5136
5137HIKAWA:
5138 Aradia... So it was you who sided with Yuko. Don't bother trying to
5139 interfere. You are powerless within this warded area. Just watch quietly
5140 as my god descends from above.
5141
5142--Hikawa presses down a large switch. Magatsuhi rises from it.--
5143
5144ARADIA:
5145 ...This land will be no more. Woman, we shall set out for the new land.
5146
5147--Yuko's body rises.--
5148
5149YUKO:
5150 No... I won't go. I have to stop Hikawa, or else...
5151 both the previous world and the new world will die.
5152
5153ARADIA:
5154 I shall await you there, woman. Remember that hope is the way.
5155
5156--Aradia disappears.--
5157
5158HIKAWA:
5159 How pitiful... Deceived, and now abandoned by a false god. This space will
5160 be consumed by the nothingness shortly. Now, sacrifice yourself to my god
5161 and fulfill your duty as the Maiden...
5162
5163--Hikawa sees you.--
5164
5165 ...!!
5166 Who disturbs us!? It's quite a surprise to see you here, Demi-fiend.
5167 I don't know what you were thinking, but... I have no intention of fighting
5168 you. Now, I'd appreciate it if you'd stand aside and cease with the
5169 interruptions...
5170
5171 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5172 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
5173 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5174 : :
5175 : 1) ...Alright. :
5176 : :
5177 : I'm glad that you understand. This is the moment that :
5178 : the world has been waiting for... the coming of the :
5179 : divine guardian of Shijima. :
5180 : :
5181 : 2) No, I won't. :
5182 : :
5183 : I am deeply disappointed in you. How can you allow :
5184 : yourself to be swayed by this woman...? I've left you :
5185 : alone thus far, but now there is no point in letting :
5186 : you live. My faithful servant [Samael] will take care :
5187 : of you. :
5188 : :
5189 : --He summons Samael, who attacks you.-- :
5190 : --After the fight:-- :
5191 : :
5192 : You defeated Samael? Your prowess is simply :
5193 : astounding. But, it's too late. You cannot stop :
5194 : the advent of my god. :
5195 : :
5196 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5197
5198--Hikawa raises his arms. A set of gates opens and he rises. Yuko looks on
5199with a look of defeat, and disintegrates with the appearance of Ahriman.--
5200
5201HIKAWA:
5202 Behold... I wield the power of [Ahriman], god of the void. Guided by the
5203 wisdom of god, I shall create a new world, the kingdom of stillness. Eternal
5204 prosperity is possible through my power alone...
5205
5206--A flash of white light. You see Yuko before you, hazy as the first scene of
5207the game.--
5208
5209YUKO:
5210 Hero... All possibility has dried up in this world... But, there must be a
5211 world out there where freedom prevails... I wasn't strong enough, but...
5212 it seems your will is greater.
5213
5214--She raises her hands with the Yahirono Himorogi.--
5215
5216YUKO:
5217 ...Use this, and create the world that you want... Hurry... to Amala
5218 Temple... This will show you the way to Kagutsuchi... The pilgrimage to
5219 creation ends there... If you so desire, you may create a world of
5220 freedom... however you see fit...
5221
5222> You obtained the [Yahirono Himorogi].
5223
5224--Screen fades to white. You are now outside of the room. You head to Amala
5225Temple.--
5226
5227> You can hear a voice coming from somewhere.
5228
5229VOICE:
5230 The time has finally come. The way shall now be revealed...
5231 ...The Yahirono Himorogi that you possess... It shall provide a stairway to
5232 creation for the strong...and a tower of certain death for the weak. Fate
5233 awaits you within...If it is your will, then go inside...
5234
5235--You examine the central temple. You are transported. You hold the Yahirono
5236Himorogi and insert it in a column in front of you. Magatsuhi bursts, and you
5237see Manikins looking to the sky from a separate location. Another tower lands
5238on top of the Obelisk. You see the young blond child and the old woman.--
5239
5240OLD WOMAN:
5241 Oh my, a demon opened the way to Kagutsuchi. This is quite a surprise, isn't
5242 it, my little master...? The tower thrust down by Kagutsuchi struck the
5243 Obelisk, driving it into the earth. Those who yearn for creation will come
5244 streaming into it. They are striving for creation. The time has come for you
5245 to choose...between dedicating yourself to the purpose of creation, and
5246 living your life as a demon... If creation is your goal, then seek out
5247 Kagutsuchi. But, if you wish to live as a demon... I suggest that you go
5248 visit the old gentleman who lives deep in the red labyrinth. This is
5249 strictly my opinion, but... I see great potential in you. I think you would
5250 become a demon like no other. So, please be careful. Whether you live for
5251 creation or live as a demon, you will have no rest from this point on...
5252
5253> The child and the old woman disappeared...
5254
5255--You head to the Obelisk, and then to the Tower of Kagutsuchi.--
5256
5257
5258===============================================================================
5259> <
5260> [X021] - 21. Tower of Kagutsuchi <
5261> <
5262XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
5263
5264
5265VOICE:
5266 ...You who are about to ascend my tower, and who wish to enter the light...
5267 Show me your heart...
5268
5269 ...I see a Reason as hard as a flawless gem... To breathe your Reason into
5270 the act of creation... If such is your goal, then come before me with the
5271 [three stones of treasure]!
5272
5273--You travel through the tower for a while and find Ahriman behind a door.--
5274
5275 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5276 ::::::::::::::::::::: PATHS :::::::::::::::::::
5277 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5278 : :
5279 : 1) If you sided with Shijima: :
5280 : :
5281 : --This scene is currently missing.-- :
5282 : :
5283 : 2) If you did not side with Shijima: :
5284 : :
5285 : AHRIMAN: :
5286 : Who stirs the silence...? Who opposes the coming of :
5287 : the kingdom of Shijima? It is you... You have great :
5288 : strength. Your ideals, however, stand at odds with :
5289 : my own. Vile deceiver! I shall destroy you, and :
5290 : erase your despicable greed! :
5291 : :
5292 : --He attacks, and says the following after the :
5293 : fight:-- :
5294 : :
5295 : ...It's so quiet... Too quiet... :
5296 : ...I see, the stillness has come for me... Wielder :
5297 : of strength... Champion of want... Mold the world :
5298 : to your liking. It is no longer my concern... :
5299 : :
5300 : --A stone appears and falls to the ground.-- :
5301 : :
5302 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5303
5304> You obtained the [Earthstone].
5305
5306--Eventually you come to another room, and see Isamu.--
5307
5308 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5309 ::::::::::::::::::::: PATHS :::::::::::::::::::
5310 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5311 : :
5312 : 1) If you sided with Musubi: :
5313 : :
5314 : --Isamu sits within his sphere, which is broken.-- :
5315 : :
5316 : Ha ha ha... I got beat up pretty bad. I didn't expect :
5317 : Chiaki to be that strong... I worked so hard to get the :
5318 : Reason of Musubi... But, it seems almost impossible for :
5319 : me to create my world now... Here... Let me give you :
5320 : this. I have guarded it with my life... :
5321 : :
5322 : --A stone falls to the floor.-- :
5323 : :
5324 : ...See ya, Hero. It's... up to you now... :
5325 : :
5326 : 2) If you did not side with Musubi: :
5327 : :
5328 : --The ground shakes. Isamu is within his red sphere, :
5329 : which is within Noah.-- :
5330 : :
5331 : You came all the way here just to get killed? Ha ha :
5332 : ha... Man, you're stupid. If you'd waited until the :
5333 : world of Musubi was finished, then you would've at :
5334 : least had the chance to be born again. No one's gonna :
5335 : mess with my plans... not even an old friend. Sorry, :
5336 : but it's time to say goodbye... forever. :
5337 : :
5338 : --You fight Noah, who takes on the face of Isamu.-- :
5339 : --After the fight.-- :
5340 : :
5341 : You win... Do as you... please... :
5342 : :
5343 : --A stone falls to the floor.-- :
5344 : :
5345 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5346
5347> You obtained the [Netherstone].
5348
5349--You walk for a bit, and you are stopped in a hall.--
5350
5351 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5352 ::::::::::::::::::::: PATHS :::::::::::::::::::
5353 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5354 : :
5355 : 1) If you sided with Yosuga: :
5356 : :
5357 : --This scene is currently missing.-- :
5358 : :
5359 : 2) If you did not side with Yosuga: :
5360 : :
5361 : VOICE: :
5362 : I didn't imagine that we would meet here... Neither :
5363 : did I imagine that you would become this strong... :
5364 : ...But in your case, I should have expected the :
5365 : unexpected. Do you remember me? I remember you... :
5366 : :
5367 : THOR: :
5368 : ...I am Thor. Our paths have not crossed since the :
5369 : fall of the Mantra....It seems that you and I have :
5370 : different objectives in climbing this tower... As a :
5371 : follower of Yosuga, I must annihilate you! The world :
5372 : of Yosuga shall be built upon your lifeless body! :
5373 : Prepare to meet your doom! :
5374 : :
5375 : --You fight Thor. You deal the finishing blow:-- :
5376 : :
5377 : I guess my journey... ends here... :
5378 : :
5379 : --After the battle:-- :
5380 : :
5381 : How can this be!? My powers are no match for yours!? :
5382 : .......... :
5383 : ...Even so! Lady Chiaki will certainly build a strong :
5384 : world with the teachings of Yosuga as its basis. Even :
5385 : though I will die here, Yosuga is... Y-Yosuga is..... :
5386 : Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh...!! :
5387 : :
5388 : --Thor disappears.-- :
5389 : :
5390 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5391
5392--Eventually you come to another room, and Baal Avatar descends.--
5393
5394 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5395 ::::::::::::::::::::: PATHS :::::::::::::::::::
5396 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5397 : :
5398 : 1) If you sided with Yosuga: :
5399 : :
5400 : --This scene is currently missing.-- :
5401 : :
5402 : 2) If you did not side with Yosuga: :
5403 : :
5404 : You have done well to make it here. Therefore, I will :
5405 : do you the honor of fighting to my fullest ability. :
5406 : ..... :
5407 : ...Our friendship dies here. I side with Yosuga, and :
5408 : you with Musubi/Shijima. We are adversaries, each :
5409 : upholding our own Reason and contending for creation. :
5410 : As fate would have it, we are both beyond shedding :
5411 : tears. We need not hesitate to fight each other... So, :
5412 : let us now decide who is truly superior. Challenge me :
5413 : with all your might! :
5414 : :
5415 : --You fight her.-- :
5416 : --After the fight, Baal Avatar is floating in pieces.-- :
5417 : :
5418 : Your strength... was superior to mine... Why...? Why :
5419 : won't you accept Yosuga... when you possesss such... :
5420 : strength? :
5421 : ..... :
5422 : :
5423 : --A stone falls to the ground.-- :
5424 : :
5425 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5426
5427> You obtained the [Heavenstone].
5428
5429--You go up to 666F. There are three altars, and you offer a stone at each
5430one.--
5431
5432VOICE:
5433 You have proven yourself worthy. Come to me.
5434
5435--An elevator to the top appears. You head up to Kagutsuchi. The final battle
5436will now take place.--
5437
5438
5439===============================================================================
5440> <
5441> [X022] - 22. Ending – Shijima <
5442> <
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5444
5445
5446VOICE:
5447 ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of
5448 Shijima... Your heart wishes for a kingdom that will flourish in the
5449 silence of time. Very well... The time of creation is upon you. Whether or
5450 not you succeed, depends on your strength, bearer or Reason... I shall now
5451 unleash my light, the power of creation! Triumph over me! Show me the
5452 strength that will make the world new!!
5453
5454--Kagutsuchi attacks. After the battle:--
5455
5456KAGUTSUCHI:
5457 You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating
5458 a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
5459 without an enemy.
5460
5461--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--
5462
5463--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it
5464bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
5465You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what
5466appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your
5467neck. Your eyes are closed. Hikawa is behind you.--
5468
5469HIKAWA:
5470 ...The new heaven.
5471 ...The new earth.
5472 The prophecy has been fulfilled. The world will be cleansed of its greed,
5473 and enter a state of stillness...And you are the one who will accomplish
5474 that. I was not the creator; I was the baptist. I was merely sent to prepare
5475 the way for you--the new creator. However, I am content. Once I entrust you
5476 with my Reason and send you on your way, I can finally witness the world
5477 that I envisioned. I look forward to living in a world of silent harmony...
5478 Mighty creator, deliver the new world unto us!!
5479
5480--You open your eyes. You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the
5481bright sun. Fade to white, then to black.--
5482
5483--The credits roll.--
5484
5485
5486===============================================================================
5487> <
5488> [X023] - 23. Ending – Musubi <
5489> <
5490XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
5491
5492
5493VOICE:
5494 ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of
5495 Musubi... Your heart wishes for a kingdom rooted in solitude. Very well...
5496 The time of creation is upon you. Whether or not you succeed depends on your
5497 strength, bearer of Reason...
5498
5499--Kagutsuchi attacks you. After you deal the finishing blow:--
5500
5501KAGUTSUCHI:
5502 You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating
5503 a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
5504 without an enemy.
5505
5506--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--
5507
5508--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it
5509bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
5510You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what
5511appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your
5512neck. You see a large gravestone with Isamu's hat on the ground in front of
5513it.--
5514
5515ISAMU:
5516 Where will I go from here? Will I return to nothing? Will I be born again,
5517 somewhere in your new world? I've got no strength left. I'm just waiting for
5518 fate to pass its final judgment on me. But, I'm sick and tired of living how
5519 everybody else wants me to live. I don't want my life to be dictated by
5520 others anymore. Use your power to make a new world. Once you wish for it,
5521 it'll come into being. Everybody will be able to live as they want to in the
5522 world of Musubi. It's a world that's yet to be seen. I wonder what it's
5523 like there...
5524
5525--You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the bright sun. Fade to
5526white, then to black.--
5527
5528--The credits roll.--
5529
5530
5531===============================================================================
5532> <
5533> [X024] - 24. Ending – Yosuga <
5534> <
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5536
5537
5538VOICE:
5539 ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of
5540 Yosuga... Your heart wishes for a kingdom which rejoices in conflict. Very
5541 well... The time of creation is upon you. Whether or not you succeed depends
5542 on your strength, bearer of Reason...
5543
5544--Kagutsuchi attacks. After you deal the finishing blow:--
5545
5546KAGUTSUCHI:
5547 You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating
5548 a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
5549 without an enemy.
5550
5551--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--
5552
5553--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it
5554bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
5555You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what
5556appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your
5557neck. Behind you appears Chiaki as a ghost.--
5558
5559CHIAKI:
5560 Congratulations, Hero. You've created the world of Yosuga. It's a strong and
5561 beautiful kingdom, for those who attain the height of power. I always thought
5562 that I'd be the one to bring about the new world...But, I guess instead my
5563 duty was to choose you. I've completed my duty, so... I deserve a nice long
5564 rest, don't you think?
5565
5566--She points.--
5567
5568CHIAKI:
5569 You're supposed to go that way.
5570 There you'll find eternal bliss... And it's rightfully yours.
5571 Thanks for everything, Hero. Say hi to the world I dreamed of for me...
5572
5573--Chiaki's form dissolves into the air. You look to where Chiaki pointed.
5574You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the bright sun. Fade to white,
5575then to black.--
5576
5577--The credits roll.--
5578
5579
5580===============================================================================
5581> <
5582> [X025] - 25. Ending – Neutral/Human <
5583> <
5584XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
5585
5586
5587VOICE:
5588 How can you be the one standing before me...? Why have you been chosen...?
5589 You, with a heart that follows no rule... The bearer of unnamed Reason...
5590 Your heart longs for the kingdom of freedom, a world that has no set
5591 future... Will you disregard the past sins of the world, to pursue such an
5592 ideal? ...The Great Will once granted the world freedom, in hopes that it
5593 would evolve to a new level. However, it was that freedom which gave rise
5594 to evil, brought darkness, and led darkness the world to destruction...
5595 Freedom is the seed of disaster: its sole fruit is ruin. I will not allow
5596 the world to be doomed to failure! My power was meant for one who sought the
5597 world's rebirth, upholding a worthy Reason! Hero, you have become a slave of
5598 freedom, like that fallen angel! Begone, demon! My light, searing with
5599 anger, shall wipe you from existence!
5600
5601--You fight Kagutsuchi. You deal the finishing blow:--
5602
5603KAGUTSUCHI:
5604 How absurd... You wish for me to unleash my power when all Reasons have been
5605 forsaken? The kingdom you would create promises nothing but suffering...
5606 Demon... Human...
5607
5608--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--
5609
5610--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it
5611bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
5612The screen goes white. You see a light above you.--
5613
5614ISAMU:
5615 ...Hey, are you listening?
5616
5617--You see the protagonist as a human, wearing the clothes from the beginning
5618of the game, sitting on a bed. Isamu is in the doorway of the room.--
5619
5620ISAMU:
5621 Let's get going. Chiaki will get mad if we make her wait too long.
5622
5623--You stand up and head toward the door. You look back at a computer screen,
5624and leave. The camera pans to the computer screen.--
5625
5626> You received a new e-mail.
5627
5628YUKO:
5629 Hi, how are you? I'm doing much better. I think I'm ready to leave the
5630hospital pretty soon.
5631
5632--You see Yuko standing on the roof of Shinjuku Medical Center.--
5633
5634YUKO:
5635 My doubts and fears have caused you all a lot of trouble. But, you've
5636 overcome these obstacles... and saved me. Back then, the world looked so
5637 sad to me. That's probably because I was sad myself.
5638
5639--You see Hijiri standing in front of the large screen from the beginning of
5640the game that featured a piture of Hikawa.--
5641
5642YUKO:
5643 But, I've changed my thinking, and I'm going to continue on with my life.
5644
5645--You see Chiaki.--
5646
5647YUKO:
5648 No matter what the world is like, I won't give up. I'm going to believe in
5649 myself...
5650
5651--Chiaki waves. Isamu is with her.--
5652
5653YUKO:
5654 ...What am I saying? You already know all this.
5655
5656--you run up to them (in Yoyogi Park)--
5657
5658YUKO:
5659 If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't even be here right now...Thank you.
5660
5661--The screen fades to white, then black. An unspecified voice says the
5662following:--
5663
5664 You have chosen to follow your will and tread the path of thorns... like
5665 myself. In time, your true adversary will appear before you. Until that
5666 day, stay strong...
5667
5668--The credits roll.--
5669
5670
5671===============================================================================
5672> <
5673> [X026] - 26. Ending – Chaos/Demon <
5674> <
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5676
5677
5678VOICE:
5679 How can you be the one standing before me...? Why have you been chosen...? I
5680 came into being for the creation of a new world, and those with Reasons came
5681 here to make their visions reality. Alas, their dreams were shattered, and
5682 the possibility of a new world has been crushed forever...by the hand of a
5683 demon. You may have sought the power of creation, but no matter how strong
5684 your conviction, a demon can never acquire a Reason. Whether or not you were
5685 aware of that, you purged the world of those who sympathized with other
5686 philosophies of creation. Your body is brimming with strength, yet your soul
5687 is empty. I see before me the incarnation of bane itself...Now, there is no
5688 reason for this world to exist. I shall have to wait for the next
5689 opportunity. You are responsible for the death of this world. I cannot
5690 forgive such a transgression! Begone, demon! May you be cursed eternally!
5691 False seeker of power, you are evil incarnate!
5692
5693--The screen fades to black. There is no final boss battle for this ending.
5694You see the blond child.--
5695
5696BLOND CHILD:
5697 A demon born in exchange for the world... There's no other quite like you.
5698 Kagutsuchi may have cursed you, but I give you my blessing. Light no longer
5699 shines upon you. But, you can do without it, can't you? Darkness is the
5700 source of your power now... I'm afraid I have to go now. I won't forget you,
5701 though. We'll definitely meet again... You should get going, too. Chaos will
5702 reign, as you desired, since no new world was forged. Indeed, it shall be
5703 the millennial kingdom of demons...
5704
5705--The credits roll.--
5706
5707--After the credits, you are shown standing alone atop a mountain/large hill.--
5708
5709
5710===============================================================================
5711> <
5712> [X027] - 27. Ending – True Demon/Maniacs <
5713> <
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5715
5716
5717--This ending is obtained by completing the Labyrinth of Amala before
5718entering the Tower of Kagutsuchi.--
5719
5720VOICE:
5721 How can you be the one standing before me...?
5722 Why have you been chosen...?
5723 I came into being for the creation of a new world, and those with Reasons
5724 came here to make their visions reality. Alas, their dreams were shattered,
5725 and the possibility of a new world has been crushed forever... by the hand
5726 of a demon. Persuaded by the fallen angel, you destroyed the seeds of
5727 creation, denying the reincarnation of the world. With the cold heart of a
5728 demon, you rejected the possibility of evolution. By casting aside your
5729 humanity, you became the living incarnation of bane itself. Begone,
5730 accursed one! I shall never forgive you for causing the death of the world!
5731 My light, searing with anger, shall wipe you from existence!
5732
5733--Kagutsuchi attacks. After you deal the finishing blow:--
5734
5735VOICE:
5736 How foolish... What good can come of this, when you are tainted black...?
5737 ...Be forewarned, demon who was once human. Though I may perish, your soul
5738 will never again be at ease...The final hour is imminent. Darkness shall
5739 face justice in the last battle... You will not escape from the fire of
5740 judgment... Let fear grip your heart! Because of your transgressions, you
5741 will be cursed for all eternity!
5742
5743--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--
5744
5745--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it
5746bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
5747You are lying on your stomach in darkness. You stand, and the old woman and
5748little blond boy appear behind you.--
5749
5750BLOND CHILD:
5751 Kagutsuchi lost its light...
5752
5753--You turn around. There is a puddle of blood in front of them.--
5754
5755BLOND CHILD:
5756 ...by the hand of a demon. The world will never be born again. Creation is
5757 no longer possible.
5758 Be born,
5759 grow,
5760 die,
5761 ...and be born again. That was the way of the world.
5762 One demon has changed that.
5763
5764--The puddle of blood grows and moves to the other side of you. You see the
5765old man in the wheelchair.--
5766
5767OLD GENTLEMAN IN A WHEELCHAIR:
5768 A world is created,
5769 populated by mankind,
5770 and destroyed...
5771 This cycle is what maintains the flow of time: when the cycle stops, so does
5772 time. And now, time has met her death. In place of the the creation of the
5773 new world, a new power of darkness emerged... reigning over chaos, heaping
5774 death upon death. You must no longer have any notion...of where your
5775 strength will lead you. The Great Will shall curse you for going against his
5776 way, and place a heavy burden of atonement on your shoulders, which you
5777 shall bear for all eternity. Fear not, for only by receiving that curse can
5778 you truly walk the path of conquest. But first, I must know the extent of
5779 the power of darkness you hold within. Behold the supreme power of darkness,
5780 created by none other than the Great Will himself...
5781
5782--The man in the wheelchair fades into darkness. Behind you, the puddle of
5783blood has grown enormous. It rises and takes form.
5784You now must fight Lucifer.--
5785
5786--After the battle:--
5787
5788BLOND CHILD:
5789 Well done. You've proven yourself with your awesome power.
5790
5791--The camera pans across your back. When the camera passes by you, the child
5792and old woman change into the old man and young woman.--
5793
5794OLD GENTLEMAN IN A WHEELCHAIR:
5795 All of you who have lurked in darkness and waited faithfully for this day,
5796 hear me... A new demon of darkness has been born...The time has come.
5797
5798--Birds fly by you. You look behind you at a black sun. An unspecified voice
5799says:--
5800
5801 Together, let us march onward!
5802
5803--Behind you, many eyes form in the darkness. Your eyes begin to glow red.
5804The unspecified voice speaks again:--
5805
5806 To the final battle... where our true enemy awaits!
5807
5808--You begin walking forward.--
5809
5810 ...You have created a new demon in your heart's likeness, fallen angel?
5811 Then, doom shall set us apart... now and forevermore...
5812
5813--The credits roll.--
5814
5815
5816===============================================================================
5817> <
5818> [X028] – 28. Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest – The Fiends <
5819> <
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5821
5822
5823--After the trial at Mantra Headquarters, you speak to a soul at the bottom
5824of the steps.--
5825
5826SOUL:
5827 There's a [strange monk] hanging around the east branch. Is he preparing a
5828 late service
5829 for all the Manikins?
5830
5831--You go to the east branch, and the flames of the [Candelabrum of
5832Sovereignty] begin to flicker wildly. You get sucked through the floor into
5833the realm from before. A skull-faced monk appears behind you, and you turn
5834around, startled.--
5835
5836DAISOUJOU:
5837 ...Are you the Fiend who has been seduced by the power of darkness?
5838
5839--He flashes behind you again, and you turn around, startled.--
5840
5841DAISOUJOU:
5842 Man is destined to die, and the world to end... Yet, still you challenge the
5843 order of the universe. Do not lose sight of the truth, Demi-fiend. Your
5844 struggle against death is futile. No matter how many candelabra you gather,
5845 the shadow on your heart will not be lifted. It is my duty to save those who
5846 have gone astray...Let me be your guide.
5847 Receive my salvation...Accept your death!
5848
5849--He rings his bell, and you fight him.--
5850
5851> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Eternity].
5852
5853
5854--After Gozu-Tennoh crumbles and you release Isamu from the basement prison,
5855you leave the area and the flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] begin to
5856flicker wildly. As you walk down the highway, you are sucked into the other
5857realm. You see a skeleton on a motorcycle.--
5858
5859HELL BIKER:
5860 I feel it, I feel the power... A candelabrum is nearby!
5861 ..Hey! It's you, isn't it? Hand over the candelabrum!
5862 Be a good boy, and I'll take you to a world without limits!
5863
5864--He attacks you.--
5865
5866> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Dignity].
5867
5868
5869--You must now witness the scene in beginning of the Third Kalpa to fight
5870others the other Fiends. You will eventually be sucked into the other room
5871outside of the save terminal in Asakusa.--
5872
5873WHITE RIDER
5874 Haha! We meet again, Moniker! It is the will of the candelabra... Longing
5875 for but a single owner, they call out to each other and bring us together!
5876 If you can defeat all the Fiends and reunite the candelabra, then so you
5877 should! But, if you lack the strength to do so... then you will fall by my
5878 arrow!
5879
5880--He attacks.--
5881
5882> Moniker obtained the [Candelabrum of Compassion].
5883
5884--For the next battle, you are sucked into floor outside of the save terminal
5885in the Great Underpass of Ginza after beating the White Rider.--
5886
5887RED RIDER:
5888 Hmmmm, so you're still alive, eh?
5889 You actually managed to defeat one of us... Very impressive.
5890 But, I won't be as easy as the white knight.
5891 My crimson armor shall glisten with your blood.
5892 Death be unto you, Demi-fiend!!
5893
5894--He attacks you.--
5895
5896> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Insight].
5897
5898
5899--You are next sucked into the strange realm at Shinjuku Medical Center,
5900after you have defeated the Red Rider.--
5901
5902BLACK RIDER:
5903 .....
5904 We exist... to watch o'er the candelabra...
5905 As long as thou seekest the candelabra...thou art mine enemy...
5906 I... the Black Rider... shall judge thee...
5907 Thy death draweth nigh, o sinful one...
5908
5909> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Wisdom].
5910
5911
5912--You are next sucked into the strange realm at Asakusa, after you have
5913defeated the Black Rider.--
5914
5915PALE RIDER:
5916 ...It is time to settle this, once and for all.
5917 Let us see whether or not you can best the four knights of death...
5918 Can a human with the strength of a demon...
5919 overcome the inevitable fate of death...?
5920 I shall pass final judgment on you!
5921
5922> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Majesty].
5923
5924
5925--Your next opponent can be found at Yoyogi Park, after defeating Sakahagi.
5926You are sucked into the other realm.--
5927
5928VEILED WOMAN:
5929 Hohohoho... You worked so hard to get the Yahirono Himorogi, and you gave
5930 it away, just like that? I guess it's understandable, since your heart is
5931 set on chaos rather than creation... But, there's one obstacle you've yet
5932 to overcome...
5933
5934--A multi-headed beast appears.--
5935
5936VEILED WOMAN:
5937 ...and that's me--the Mother Harlot, subjugator of the most fearsome beast.
5938
5939BEAST:
5940 ...YOU WHO WERE ONCE HUMAN AND NOW POSSESS A DEMON'S BODY...
5941 DO YOU WISH FOR A DEMON'S HEART, EVEN IF YOU WILL BE BOUND TO DESPAIR IN
5942 IMPENETRABLE DARKNESS?
5943
5944 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5945 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
5946 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5947 : :
5948 : 1) Yes. :
5949 : :
5950 : MOTHER HARLOT: :
5951 : Then, show me the darkness within your heart... :
5952 : ...by sacrificing your soul to me... :
5953 : :
5954 : 2) No. :
5955 : :
5956 : BEAST: :
5957 : You're no longer human, but you refuse to become a :
5958 : demon...Will you let fate control your life until :
5959 : the very end? ...Well, it doesn't matter much, since :
5960 : your life will end here... :
5961 : :
5962 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
5963
5964MOTHER HARLOT:
5965 Let's indulge ourselves... in the ecstasy of death... shall we?
5966
5967--You fight the Harlot.--
5968
5969> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Beauty].
5970
5971
5972--The final Fiend is at Yurakucho station, before the Diet Building. You are
5973sucked through the floor. You are falling through the air, when the Trumpeter
5974appears next to you.--
5975
5976MYSETERIOUS VOICE:
5977 Little lamb that struggled through darkness and clung to life, you have done
5978 well until now...I watched as you prevailed over many adversaries. I am the
5979 Trumpeter... It is I who will announce the end of time. I have come to see
5980 if you are worthy...of entering the final battle, where my trumpet will
5981 sound. Show me your incomparable strength! ...Let me see the raging heart
5982 of a demon! Give me your all!
5983
5984--You land on the ground.--
5985
5986TRUMPETER:
5987 Moniker, you have been branded with our master's seal... You must take the
5988 last candelabrum to the bottom of the abyss and meet our master there. That
5989 is, of course, if you can defeat me... the last of the Fiends. Seize the last
5990 candelabrum from my hand! For the future of all demons of chaos!!
5991
5992--You fight him.--
5993
5994> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Godliness].
5995
5996
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5999> [X029] - 29. Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest – The Labyrinth Itself <
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6002
6003
6004--After the Matador fight, you head to the Labyrinth of Amala and look into a
6005peephole. There is a flash of the old man's eyes, and you see a room with a
6006stage. The curtain in front of the stage rises and creaks as it does so.
6007Magatsuhi floats around the room. You see the old man in a wheelchair and the
6008young woman in black.--
6009
6010LADY IN BLACK:
6011 .....
6012 Hero, you recovered the candelabrum from that Fiend... I knew I could count
6013 on you... even if the world changed. I believed in you... that you would
6014 always be my strength...
6015
6016--She speaks to the man in the wheelchair.--
6017
6018LADY IN BLACK:
6019 .....
6020 Here is what my master has to say... The candelabrum that you acquired... It
6021 was part of his prized collection. The candelabra are flames of life that
6022 control the flow of Magatsuhi within the Labyrinth of Amala... But, they
6023 were stolen by terrible Fiends. The candelabra grant to their possessors
6024 access to the Labyrinth of Amala. However, that privilege is not intended
6025 for just anyone. This place is strictly forbidden to all but those my master
6026 has permitted entry. That is why we would like to ask you a favor. Is it
6027 possible for you to retrieve the candelabra--the flames that light the
6028 floors of the Labyrinth--and return them here? That is my master's request...
6029 ...to recover the eleven candelabra. If you are willing to accept the task,
6030 then you will be allowed to enter the Labyrinth of Amala. I believe that it
6031 is a fair offer, but it is up to you to decide. Will you do it, for my
6032 master's sake?
6033
6034 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6035 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6036 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6037 : :
6038 : 1) I will. :
6039 : :
6040 : Thank you... Hero. I knew I could count on you...I :
6041 : mean, I knew you would accept our offer. The candelabra :
6042 : tend to attract each other. That is why I gave you one. :
6043 : As long as you have your candelabrum, you will :
6044 : eventually come across the others. :
6045 : :
6046 : 2) Let me think about it. :
6047 : :
6048 : ...I see. But, please be aware that the candelabra have :
6049 : a tendency to attract each other. As you spend time :
6050 : contemplating...your candelabrum is calling out to :
6051 : others, and to the Fiends that stole them... We will :
6052 : wait, in hope that you will recover all the candelabra. :
6053 : :
6054 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6055
6056LADY IN BLACK:
6057 When you retrieve a candelabrum, please place it on the pedestal in the
6058 corresponding floor of the Labyrinth. I will reward you as you return them
6059 to their rightful places. If you hold your candelabrum to the spinning drum
6060 of Amala...the device referred to as a 'terminal' in Tokyo...you will be
6061 able to enter and leave here freely. Please be careful. I wish you the
6062 best...
6063
6064--The curtain lowers. You see the old man in the wheelchair, and hear the
6065young woman speaking to him.--
6066
6067LADY IN BLACK:
6068 ...Preparations are complete. Let us see if our chosen Fiend will emerge
6069 victorious...if he is the one we have been waiting for.
6070
6071--The old man closes his eyes. It fades back to you in the room, and a door
6072appears. You can now enter the Labyrinth.--
6073
6074
6075**********FIRST KALPA**********
6076
6077
6078--You see a Loa demon.--
6079
6080DEMON:
6081 A human's soul can learn, but his body is mortal. A demon is immortal, but
6082 his soul never changes...I wonder how it is for you, since you're both
6083 human and demon...
6084
6085SOUL:
6086 'On the day we fell from heaven, time came to a halt for us...It remains
6087 unchanging, like the still of the night. We demons await the master's words,
6088 his proclamation of a new beginning...' That's what a demon I met earlier
6089 told me, but I have no idea what it means.
6090
6091--At the end of the First Kalpa, you reach another peephole and look inside.
6092The curtain rises.--
6093
6094LADY IN BLACK:
6095 I see that you have braved the Labyrinth of Amala and returned a candelabrum.
6096 I am confident that you will recover the remaining candelabra too. You must
6097 be cautious, though. The Fiends that stole the candelabra are unique and
6098 powerful demons...Now that I think about it, this all started because of one
6099 man who caused the Conception in the previous world. The Conception...
6100 Because of it, the Vortex World was born. Kagutsuchi... the source of light
6101 and power for this world... You who once lived as a human must be wandering
6102 this world without any understanding. To show you my appreciation for
6103 returning the candelabrum, I would like to share with you my knowledge on
6104 the Vortex World and Kagutsuchi.
6105
6106--A flash of white. You see fleeting visions of the destruction of Tokyo.--
6107
6108LADY IN BLACK:
6109 Kagutsuchi... It is the light whose sole purpose is to empower the one who
6110 will oversee creation. Creation is the act of bringing a new world into
6111 existence, made possible by the annihilation of the old world. Kagutsuchi
6112 will allow a life form of its choosing to determine the course of the new
6113 world. There must be those in Tokyo who yearn to be chosen by Kagutsuchi, in
6114 order to realize their vision. The shape of the world to come depends on who
6115 is chosen...and what their Reason is. In the vast Amala Universe, this
6116 Vortex World is not the only place where creation occurs. Kagutsuchi rises,
6117 matures, and falls in countless other places. There are millions--no,
6118 billions of worlds that you are unaware of, and they all experience the
6119 cycle of death and rebirth. That is the way of Amala, as determined by the
6120 Great Will. With my master, I have watched how myriads of worlds came into
6121 being, how life prospered in those worlds, and how they were destroyed in
6122 the end....all that time, seeking the answer to the unanswerable question,
6123 'Why is the world reborn?'
6124
6125--You are back in the room with the young woman and old man in a wheelchair.--
6126
6127LADY IN BLACK:
6128 But now... We may be on the verge of finding the answer...
6129 ...and it is your actions which hold the key. Please retrieve the remaining
6130 candelabra as soon as possible, and then come see my master. My master has
6131 high hopes for you. The fallen angel has bestowed upon you great strength.
6132 Do not lose your life and let this gift be in vain.
6133
6134--The curtains close. Another door into the Labyrinth opens.--
6135
6136
6137**********SECOND KALPA**********
6138
6139
6140> A voice rings out of nowhere...
6141
6142NOBLE VOICE:
6143 ...Fiend, accomplice to the fallen angel... Do you know what cause you
6144 serve? Do you realize which path your actions are leading you down...? I
6145 have watched your every more from above. You have been seduced by darkness
6146 and now you are about to defy god's will. Moniker, the one with a demon's
6147 body and a human heart, heed my warning! End your dealings with the fallen
6148 angel, before your heart is consumed by darkness!
6149
6150 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6151 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6152 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6153 : :
6154 : 1) Yes. :
6155 : :
6156 : ...May you be blessed by the light. As long as you do :
6157 : not assist him, his evil plans will surely fail. Now, :
6158 : return to your world. Here, the power of chaos will :
6159 : overwhelm you... I am one with god...I am his :
6160 : mouthpiece... :
6161 : :
6162 : 2) No. :
6163 : :
6164 : ...Woe unto you, for you can no longer discern good :
6165 : from evil... In this land where demons of chaos dwell, :
6166 : the last of your humanity will eventually be lost. I :
6167 : pray that you return to your world and rid yourself of :
6168 : darkness, before it is too late... before god's :
6169 : vengeance strikes this cursed land... :
6170 : :
6171 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6172
6173> The voice could no longer be heard.
6174
6175--You speak to a Flauros demon.--
6176
6177DEMON:
6178 I just heard a voice coming from your direction. It was the voice of the
6179 universe... You weren't harmed, were you?
6180
6181--You speak to various souls in the Kalpa.--
6182
6183SOUL:
6184 A lot of souls have been gathering in the Labyrinth. Everyone around here
6185 keeps arguing about Gaea and Messiah, whatever those are... Well, if you
6186 walk around, you'll see.
6187
6188SOUL:
6189 (> The soul is too busy talking to notice you.)
6190 Everyone, listen! The world has lost its power under the reign of god.
6191 Because of that, we are on the verge of destruction. But, there is no need
6192 to fear. The Gaea cult will ensure our survival! Together, we will resurrect
6193 the strength of the ancient world!
6194 (> The soul is still preaching...)
6195
6196SOUL:
6197 We are just looking for a way to live in peace with nature and the ancient
6198 gods. But, the Order of Messiah, brainwashed by a jealous god, won't allow
6199 us to do so...I'm telling you, they're the ones who should be oppressed,
6200 not us!
6201
6202SOUL:
6203 We believe that god's teachings are absolute. Everything is his will...
6204 Everything changes at his will... You must leave this dreaded place and
6205 fulfill the part which you were originally intended for.
6206
6207SOUL:
6208 We believed in living in harmony with demons. But, the Order of Messiah
6209 wouldn't accept that, and a conflict erupted. What we didn't realize was
6210 that our worst enemy was already among us.
6211
6212SOUL:
6213 God spoke to us and foretold the destruction of Tokyo. We chased after the
6214 Gaea cult in order to prevent that. But, we were done in by that devil
6215 summoner... Hikawa is a dangerous man...
6216
6217DEMON:
6218 A long, long time ago... I was summoned by a human, and we talked of many
6219 things. What he had to say was very interesting. Do you want to hear it?
6220
6221--You say 'Sure, why not?'--
6222
6223DEMON:
6224 The man used black magic to summon me. This is what he said: 'Kill the man
6225 I hate!' I asked, 'Is that what humans do, kill those they hate?'He
6226 replied, 'If you hate, you kill. That's the way we are.' I admired those
6227 words. It's so demon-like... the true nature of humans.
6228
6229--At the end of the Third Kalpa, you look through another peephole. The
6230curtain rises.--
6231
6232LADY IN BLACK:
6233 I see that you are making steady progress in recovering the candelabra. By
6234 the way, did you not encounter a large number of souls in this realm? They
6235 are the memories of humans in your former world who were purified by death.
6236 Even after drifting to the farthest reaches of Amala, they still cannot let
6237 go of the past. Many of them were involved with a man that you have met...a
6238 man by the name of Hikawa. He is the one who led your world to destruction.
6239 You stand here as the result of his acts in the former world. I commend
6240 you for making it this far. I wish to tell you something that you, as a
6241 human, would not otherwise have learned...about his past, and what caused
6242 the Conception.
6243
6244--Flash to a scene of man with arms reaching toward heaven.--
6245
6246LADY IN BLACK:
6247 The headquarters of the Gaea cult... This is where it all started. They were
6248 a group who absorbed all forms of doctrine, for they believed they could
6249 discover the truth from chaos. But even within that cult, he was regarded as
6250 a heretic.
6251
6252--An image of Hikawa appears.--
6253
6254LADY IN BLACK:
6255 Yes, I am referring to the man who changed your destiny... and that of the
6256 world. He firmly believed that the ideal cannot be found in reality, that
6257 it could only be brought about by one's own hand. And ultimately, he reached
6258 beyond the scope of mankind and plotted the creation of the world.
6259
6260--Flash to an immense library, where a picture of Hikawa is shown reaching
6261for a book.--
6262
6263LADY IN BLACK:
6264 Fate is drawn to a strong will, it seems. His plot became reality...
6265 ...when he uncovered the Scripture of Miroku, buried deep within the cult's
6266 library.
6267
6268--Show Hikawa reading a book, then standing next to a strange pillar.--
6269
6270LADY IN BLACK:
6271 With the Scripture in his possession, he reconstructed the spinning drum of
6272 Amala.
6273
6274--Flash to a strange pillar that is first dull, then lights up blue.--
6275
6276LADY IN BLACK:
6277 By deciphering the symbols on the drum, he gained access to the Amala
6278 Universe... and learned of the Conception...the fated destruction of the
6279 world.
6280
6281--Flash to a picture of Yoyogi Park, where the fairies are.--
6282
6283LADY IN BLACK:
6284 ...That incident at the park followed shortly thereafter. You see... For
6285 creation to be possible after the Conception, certain preparations were
6286 necessary. The demons which he summoned were unleashed...and a bloody act of
6287 carnage ensued. He decided to take control of the inevitable--the death and
6288 rebirth of the world. Some members of the Gaea cult were against him, and
6289 the Order of Messiah tried to stop him, but...he eliminated both threats
6290 at once, with the power of his demons. With all the opposition removed, he
6291 watched as the Conception took place, just as foretold in the Prophecy of
6292 Miroku...No, just as he planned after unraveling the prophecy. The Assembly
6293 of Nihilo was created at that time as well, to aid him in creation.
6294
6295--You are back in the room with the old man in the wheelchair and the young
6296woman in black.--
6297
6298LADY IN BLACK:
6299 That is what happened in Tokyo. The Conception occurred as he planned, and
6300 now creation will follow. However, the future is not set; we have yet to see
6301 what will happen. The world can be [set free from the perpetual cycle of
6302 creation]... We have faith in you, and will continue to watch you.
6303
6304--The curtain closes, and another door into the Labyrinth opens.--
6305
6306
6307**********THIRD KALPA**********
6308
6309
6310> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] started to flicker wildly...
6311> You feel a terrifying presence in the air...
6312
6313--The ground shakes, and four Fiends speak to you.--
6314
6315WHITE KNIGHT:
6316 ...Well met, you who was once human.
6317 The moment you stepped into this Labyrinth, the wheel of fate began to
6318 spin...
6319
6320RED KNIGHT:
6321 Time is a loop that repeats itself. But, we serve the fallen angel in order
6322 to rise above that fate. You wish for the same thing, do you not?
6323
6324BLACK KNIGHT:
6325 ...We know that thou art on a quest to retrieve the candelabra. We, the four
6326 knights of death, have what thou seekest. Thine they shall be, if thou canst
6327 triumph over us.
6328
6329PALE KNIGHT:
6330 Moniker, the Demi-fiend... You have conquered a number of deaths to reach
6331 here. Whether it be you, or one of us...it is our master's wish that one
6332 Fiend survives this battle over the candelabra. And when his wish comes
6333 true...he shall make the decision to lead his army to the final battle. Do
6334 you have the resolve to face us in battle? Even if it may cost you what is
6335 left of your humanity?
6336
6337 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6338 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6339 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6340 : :
6341 : 1) My mind's made up. :
6342 : :
6343 : Very well. That is just the answer we were expecting. :
6344 : ...Then, show us the strength that our master stakes :
6345 : our fate on. We, the four knights of death, shall await :
6346 : you in the Vortex World. :
6347 : :
6348 : 2) I've had enough. :
6349 : :
6350 : ...Then, we are through with you. The wish of our :
6351 : master, and of all the demons of chaos...shall never :
6352 : be realized. Nevertheless, your betrayal cannot be :
6353 : forgiven. Prepare for your doom! The four knights of :
6354 : death shall claim your head! We await you in the :
6355 : Vortex World! :
6356 : :
6357 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6358
6359> The four horsemen disappeared...
6360
6361--You must fight each of them and obtain their Candelabra to continue into the
6362Third Kalpa.--
6363
6364--Once you obtain these, you light the four Candelabra and continue on.--
6365
6366--The flames of the Candelabrum of Sovereignty begin to flicker wildly. At the
6367bottom of the ladder, a door opens. Dante emerges.--
6368
6369DANTE:
6370 ...Hey, kid. I had a feeling that I'd see you again.
6371
6372--He points his gun at you.--
6373
6374DANTE:
6375 And I was right...Looks like I hit the jackpot. I'm not here to explain all
6376 the details, but I bet you've already got some idea. That old geezer intends
6377 for the Fiends to kill each other off... Why? Who knows...? But, you're not
6378 dumb enough to play into his hand, are you? Then, get out of here...And
6379 don't look back. That's your only option...Am I right, kid?
6380
6381 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6382 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6383 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6384 : :
6385 : 1) Yeah... :
6386 : :
6387 : Hm, I'm surprised that you'd agree...It's no playground :
6388 : around here. Take my advice and lay low. Otherwise... :
6389 : Bang! ...Got it? Now, turn around and go home. :
6390 : :
6391 : 2) No way. :
6392 : :
6393 : *sigh* You're asking for it, kid. Okay. Take one step :
6394 : beyond this point, and... Bang! ...Got it? :
6395 : Playtime's over. Now... Let's rock! :
6396 : :
6397 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6398
6399> Dante exited through the door...
6400
6401--In the next room:--
6402
6403> It seems as if someone is watching you...
6404
6405DANTE'S VOICE:
6406 ...Don't disappoint me.
6407
6408DANTE'S VOICE:
6409 ...A game's no fun if you don't know the rules. So, here's the deal... To
6410 get past here, you need to turn on all the [switches] first. Alright, I'm
6411 gonna count to three. That's how long you've got to come up with a plan.
6412
6413DANTE'S VOICE:
6414 ...One.
6415
6416DANTE'S VOICE:
6417 ...Two.
6418
6419DANTE'S VOICE:
6420 ...Three!
6421
6422--After all of the different chases, Dante is standing behind you.--
6423
6424DANTE:
6425 Thought you got away? ...You're wrong, pal. Checkmate!
6426
6427--You turn around and he attacks. After the fight, he hurls his sword at you,
6428which lands right next to you in the wall.--
6429
6430DANTE:
6431 Not bad at all...I like your style. You know what? If we continue fighting
6432 and I end up killing you... then I'll be giving my client exactly what he
6433 wants. And that just won't do. So, get going... I won't try and stop you
6434 this time. I thought that if I kept on collecting stuff like this, eventually
6435 I'd hit the jackpot. But, plans change. Maybe you'll have better luck than I
6436 did trying to get to the bottom of all this. It'd be a shame for you to die
6437 now, so I'll give you a little help... You'll need this to continue. It's
6438 just worthless junk as far as I'm concerned. At this point, all I care
6439 about is what that old geezer has up his sleeve. Here, take it.
6440
6441> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Knowledge].
6442
6443DANTE:
6444 See ya, kid. If we both manage to stay alive, I'm sure we'll meet again...
6445
6446> Dante left...
6447
6448--You proceed to the peephole at the end of the Kalpa and look inside. The
6449curtain rises.--
6450
6451LADY IN BLACK:
6452 That swordsman with immeasurable strength and two pistols... I see you
6453 survived the battle against him. The demon inside you will continue to be
6454 your source of strength during your quest. Power... It is sought be all.
6455 Whether it is power of light, or the power of darkness, people rely on it,
6456 and pray... They pray, wishing for greater power... A woman you know well
6457 prayed to a god in hopes of saving the world... Let me tell you about that
6458 god...
6459
6460--Flash to a scene of Yuko possessed by Aradia.--
6461
6462LADY IN BLACK:
6463 Aradia, god of falsehood... She is from a Vortex World beyond the boundaries
6464 of this world.
6465
6466--Flash to a picture of the Amala Universe.--
6467
6468LADY IN BLACK:
6469 In the Amala Universe, where time and space melt together and flow as one,
6470 there exist countless Vortex Worlds. One of these worlds is where Aradia
6471 originated.
6472
6473--Flash to scenes of the new Tokyo.--
6474
6475LADY IN BLACK:
6476 As you are already aware, this Vortex World was made by the true power of
6477 creation. Those who dwell there wish for one thing: for their existence to
6478 become real... To find the means, they depart into the ocean of Amala and
6479 seek out worlds that hold the power of creation.
6480
6481--Flash to a scene of people in black robes, praying.--
6482
6483LADY IN BLACK:
6484 Aradia is a tragic savior born of dreams. She emerged in response to the
6485 cries of witches who were persecuted for their beliefs. The witches prayed
6486 to Aradia for power and freedom... They also prayed for people to be saved
6487 from the hardships of life. However, Aradia never showed herself on earth,
6488 nor did she save anyone. She was a god who could only give hope to her
6489 believers.
6490
6491--You are now back in the room.--
6492
6493LADY IN BLACK:
6494 Humans, whom god created, created a new god... Anything is possible in the
6495 bast ocean of Amala. Nevertheless, Aradia is still an outsider. There is
6496 little that she can do in a Vortex World where her existence is forbidden.
6497 She is merely the god of forsaken freedom... There are many you have spoken
6498 to: the Fiends... us... You have heard the voice of the Absolute One, too.
6499 But, please know this... In the everlasting flow of Amala, we have long
6500 waited for you... for this time to come. The true significance of the
6501 candelabra and the Labyrinth of Amala, the new demons of chaos, whom all are
6502 waiting for in anticipation, and the final moment that my master awaits...
6503 .....
6504 ...You must be overwhelmed by it all. Hero...
6505 If you can restore the candelabra to their original places and come here
6506 once again, then at that time... I will tell you the answers to all of your
6507 questions.
6508
6509--You continue to the next Kalpa.--
6510
6511
6512**********FOURTH KALPA**********
6513
6514
6515--In the Fourth Kalpa, there is an optional sidequest you can take on after
6516obtaining the [Afterlife Bell], which I will include now.--
6517
6518--You will encounter the Old Soul.--
6519
6520SOUL:
6521 Work hard every day... That's how people should lead their lives. I
6522 contributed to society by doing just that. My company grew as a result, and
6523 became highly regarded. Do you think my life was a success?
6524
6525 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6526 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6527 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6528 : :
6529 : 1) Yes. :
6530 : :
6531 : ...That's what everybody else thought, too. People :
6532 : envied me for my fortune... until that one day... For :
6533 : the first time in my life, I had the urge to kill. So :
6534 : much anger... All because of that boy... Even to this :
6535 : day, I still ache for revenge...Of course, I didn't :
6536 : have the balls to do anything about it back then, when :
6537 : I was still playing by society's rules. :
6538 : :
6539 : 2) No. :
6540 : :
6541 : I see... Yeah, you might be right. Just when I thought :
6542 : I'd achieved happiness, my fortune collapsed like a :
6543 : house of cards. You should be careful, you never know :
6544 : what tomorrow may bring... :
6545 : :
6546 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6547
6548SOUL:
6549 ...So much time has passed, yet my soul still burns with rage.
6550 I should have taken revenge back then, for what that boy did to me.
6551 I sense that you have power beyond that possessed by an ordinary demon.
6552 Would you be willing to lead my wandering soul to salvation?
6553
6554--You say 'Yes.'--
6555
6556> You rang the [Afterlife Bell].
6557> Its pure tone fills the air...
6558
6559SOUL:
6560 Ah... I can see... my black heart... A new shape surrounds it...
6561 I am in a place... that gives rise to many demons...
6562 .....
6563
6564> The soul vanished...
6565
6566--You will also encounter the Young Soul.--
6567
6568SOUL:
6569 ...You're a strange-looking demon. I got a question for you.
6570 Do you think it's wrong to kill until your heart's content?
6571
6572 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6573 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6574 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6575 : :
6576 : 1) Yes. :
6577 : :
6578 : Heh, whatever. You sound just like a human. Actually, :
6579 : humans can be crueler than you think, even crueler :
6580 : than demons... :
6581 : :
6582 : 2) No. :
6583 : :
6584 : I knew you'd understand. Yeah, I killed lots of humans :
6585 : when I was still alive. They're all the same... Just :
6586 : flesh and blood under a thin layer of skin. But, to :
6587 : tell you the truth... Deep down inside, I've always :
6588 : wondered what it'd be like to feel warmth and :
6589 : kindness... :
6590 : :
6591 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6592
6593SOUL:
6594 I lived my life causing nothing but pain and suffering for others... I never
6595 felt bad about it, and I don't regret living that way, either. But... when I
6596 met that girl, the words just slipped out of my mouth... 'Everybody has
6597 kindness in their heart.' Why the hell did I say that? Maybe I was just
6598 curious what warmth and kindness felt like... If I could live my life again,
6599 I... I'd wanna be the kind of person who is liked by everyone. Damn it, what
6600 am I saying? Why am I getting all emotional...? You're really one weird
6601 demon. I've never told anyone about these feelings before. Hey, by any
6602 chance... Would you be able to guide my soul from here?
6603
6604--You say 'Yes.'--
6605
6606> You rang the [Afterlife Bell].
6607> Its pure tone fills the air...
6608
6609SOUL:
6610 I guess it's time to say goodbye to this place... The part of my soul that I
6611 was missing... The 'me' that I really wanted to become... It's gonna wait
6612 with other demons for a new life...
6613 .....
6614
6615> The soul vanished...
6616
6617--After doing this, peek through peephole for a special scene.--
6618
6619--The Lady in Black stands in front of the curtains.--
6620
6621LADY IN BLACK:
6622 ...What the matter, Hero? My master is resting right now. ...That's a very
6623 rare item that you have there. It's called the [Afterlife Bell]. It has the
6624 power to resurrect wandering souls. I thought it was still hidden in the
6625 Labyrinth of Amala... A Manikin must have stolen it and fled, in hopes of
6626 returning to the Vortex World...Speaking of which, do you know how Manikins
6627 are born? They are originally fragments of human emotions... that acquire
6628 physical form and become sentient.
6629
6630--You see flashes of the Conception.--
6631
6632LADY IN BLACK:
6633 When the Conception took place, Tokyo was purged of humans.
6634 It was a necessary step toward the rebirth of the world...
6635
6636--The screen goes completely white.--
6637
6638LADY IN BLACK:
6639 But, even after they died, their souls lingered. And likewise... their
6640 emotions. Weak emotions dissipated instantly, but strong ones remained...
6641
6642--Flash to the scene where Chiaki's Reason was born.--
6643
6644LADY IN BLACK:
6645 Those emotions sought receptacles, and found refuge in the substance closest
6646 to life... Earth. They merged with the earth and took shape one after
6647 another. For some, they became what they longed to be... For others, a side
6648 of them that they abhorred surfaced. Human emotions became Manikins and
6649 inhabited the Vortex World.
6650
6651--You see various close-up shots of Manikins you have encountered.--
6652
6653LADY IN BLACK:
6654 Creation is forbidden to them, and their very existence will be denied once
6655 the new world has been born, but...
6656
6657--See a shot of Futomimi and Sakahagi.--
6658
6659LADY IN BLACK:
6660 Some Manikins have possessed exceptional strength.
6661
6662--Camera shows the Lady in Black again.--
6663
6664LADY IN BLACK:
6665 If you bring them back to life with the [Afterlife Bell], they might join
6666 you and help you during your journey, even if it's only for a short while.
6667 It's worth a try...I think it's time for you to go back, Hero. There are
6668 still things you have to do...
6669
6670--This is the end of the [Afterlife Bell] sidequest.--
6671
6672--You will eventually come to the Wicked King's Hall in the Fourth Kalpa. You
6673enter.--
6674
6675MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
6676 ...You've withstood the attacks of the Fiends, and now you stand here before
6677 me. For this feat, I shall grant you audience. Come forward.
6678
6679--You walk toward the voice. You see Beelzebub in his human form.--
6680
6681MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
6682 ...I am chief among those who fell from heaven. With the angel of darkness,
6683 I lead the demons of chaos...I am Beelzebub, ruler of death and warden of
6684 souls. So you're Moniker, Lord Lucifer's favorite... I've heard about you.
6685 With the power given to you by Lord Lucifer, you are trying to create a new
6686 demon, correct? ...What, you didn't know? That's what the candelabra are for.
6687 When all the candelabra have been returned to their rightful places, a new
6688 demon of chaos will be born... I have no idea how he talked you into
6689 collecting them, but... I've got to say, you're quite gullible. Remember
6690 this, Moniker... The demons of chaos are all waiting for that moment...the
6691 moment when the new demon is born, and Lord Lucifer makes his final
6692 decision... The army of chaos will rise at Lord Lucifer's command. To bring
6693 about that glorious event, I would gladly assist you. But, you must first
6694 demonstrate that you are worthy of my help...
6695
6696--He raises his arms, the room shakes.--
6697
6698BEELZEBUB:
6699 My true form is more suitable for this test...
6700
6701--He turns into a gigantic fly.--
6702
6703BEELZEBUB:
6704 Now, prove your strength to me!!
6705 Unleash the demonic power given to you by Lord Lucifer!!
6706
6707--You fight him. After the battle, a Mothman demon outside tells you about the
6708[Star Key]. You head to speak to an Efreet demon in the area of the second
6709Kalpa that used to be cursed.--
6710
6711DEMON:
6712 Alright, I'll tell you something you might wanna know... My drinking buddy
6713 is somewhere up in Tokyo having a drink. He's got the key that opens the
6714 golden doors.
6715
6716--You go to Nyx's Lounge in Ginza and speak to Loki.--
6717
6718LOKI:
6719 ..........
6720 Oh... You again. What? The [Star Key]...? Heheheh... It's in my stomach...
6721 As liquor, of course. I sold it to a curious Manikin...I needed the money,
6722 since my room was raided.
6723 ...Know what I mean? Heheheh...
6724
6725--You go to Asakusa to speak to the Collector Manikin.--
6726
6727COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
6728 By the way... I got this from a demon for 60 Macca the other day. It's
6729 called the [Star Key]. But, I'm not interested in it. I'm only interested in
6730 man-made items. So, I'll give it to you if you'd like. Do you want it?
6731
6732--You say 'Yes.'--
6733
6734COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
6735 I see. Okay then, here you go.
6736
6737> Moniker received the [Star Key].
6738
6739COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
6740 Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of your shopping.
6741
6742--After all of this, you can finally go back to the end of the Fourth Kalpa.
6743You look through the peephole. The curtain rises.--
6744
6745LADY IN BLACK:
6746 At last, you have restored all of the candelabra to their rightful places.
6747 I promised earlier that I would answer all of your questions, sparing no
6748 detail... It may have occurred to you that the candelabra were not in fact
6749 stolen... In truth, my master gave them to those whom he deemed worthy. I
6750 must apologize for not being honest with you, but there is a reason... If
6751 you listen to what I have to say, I am sure you will understand...
6752
6753--Flash to a picture of a black or eclipsed sun.--
6754
6755LADY IN BLACK:
6756 The forces of light and darkness have fought throughout the universe, even
6757 beyond the flow of time. Their battles have affected every living being in
6758 existence. Demons and humans are no exception: they have simply been
6759 cogwheels in the infernal machine called war...And the war still rages on,
6760 even as we speak.
6761
6762--Flash to the blond boy and the old woman.--
6763
6764LADY IN BLACK:
6765 However, one individual vowed to put an end to this eternal war.
6766
6767--Flash to scene where the blond boy drops Magatama onto you for first time.--
6768
6769LADY IN BLACK:
6770 He decided to create a demon of chaos, one that would inherit his will...
6771 ...and enter the final battle against the forces of light.
6772
6773--Flash to scenes of all the Fiends, including Dante.--
6774
6775LADY IN BLACK:
6776 The Fiends were prepared for the creation of that demon. He believed that by
6777 challenging and overcoming death, the demon would become the fruit of
6778 destruction, the black hope that we awaited for so long...That is what he
6779 and my master planned. The Fiends and the Labyrinth of Amala were ordeals
6780 meant to test you. One Fiend challenged you, unaware of the truth, while
6781 another Fiend fell to you, dreaming of a future of chaos. Yes, this was all
6782 in preparation for the final battle...
6783
6784--You are back in the room with the Lady in Black and the old man in the
6785wheelchair.--
6786
6787LADY IN BLACK:
6788 You have vanquished all the Fiends, and now you stand here, just as he
6789 hoped... A demon
6790 with the strength to become the champion of chaos... Moniker... Will you
6791 lend your strength to us, for the sake of all who live in darkness? I cannot
6792 force you to help us...If you choose to walk the path of a human, then there
6793 is no need for you to return here. But, if you have doubts about the laws of
6794 the universe... about fate, or the providence of the Absolute One...then you
6795 should come to us, at the very bottom of the Labyrinth. There you shall be
6796 born again as a full demon, body and soul... Let me conclude by telling you
6797 about a human who has crossed your path...one who is drifting, being kept
6798 alive by fate. It is my master's wish that you listen before deciding upon
6799 a path to take.
6800
6801--The man in a wheelchair raises his cane. You see Hijiri suspended in the
6802air.--
6803
6804LADY IN BLACK:
6805 The man I am referring to was known as Hijiri in your previous world. He
6806 died, but as fate would have it, he carried on in the Vortex World. Think
6807 back to when you first met him, to when the Conception occurred...
6808
6809--Flash to scene of the Conception.--
6810
6811LADY IN BLACK:
6812 ...Yes, he did lost his life like all the others. As he was heading to the
6813 hospital, where you already were, the Conception began...and his life ended.
6814 Did it not seem odd to you, that he was in the Vortex World unaffected,
6815 unchanged?
6816
6817--See a scene of Hijiri floating around in Magatsuhi.--
6818
6819LADY IN BLACK:
6820 It was all because of the mortal sin which he committed... He was a being
6821 toyed with by fate, condemned to carry the burden of atonement forever. His
6822 punishment was to see with his own eyes all that happens in the world, to
6823 record the balance of events through all the ages. A task as endless as
6824 scooping water out of the sea with a cup... He was condemned to wander the
6825 infinite span of time.
6826
6827--You see a close-up of Hijiri's face, his eyes closed--
6828
6829LADY IN BLACK:
6830 Man can change the course of his next life, by his karma... But, that
6831 privilege was taken away from Hijiri. Though his body may perish, his soul
6832 will remain unsaved: he must continue on with his task. He lives a cursed
6833 eternal life, just like a demon.
6834
6835--Hijiri's eyes open.--
6836
6837LADY IN BLACK:
6838 'Watch, and record the history of the world... Witness the entirety of the
6839 endless war between order and chaos... That is your punishment for your
6840 unforgivable sin...' Do you understand now? By the will of Amala, he was
6841 given a life of torment...and emerged in the Vortex World, without realizing
6842 that he had died.
6843
6844--Flash to the scene of Hijiri standing next to a strange pillar. You stand in
6845front of him.--
6846
6847LADY IN BLACK:
6848 Soon after, your paths crossed again... That is probably because you have
6849 the potential to affect the course of the new world. So by accompanying you,
6850 he has unknowingly been fulfilling his destiny.
6851
6852--Flash to scene of Hijiri hanging, before being killed during the birth of
6853Isamu's Reason.--
6854
6855LADY IN BLACK:
6856 Tragically, he has no memory of his sin, his punishment, or even his death.
6857 He believes that he survived the Conception, and has acted accordingly. As
6858 for the result of his efforts... you already know the outcome. In the body
6859 of a Manikin, Hijiri challenged those vying for creation...and he lost his
6860 body once again.
6861
6862--A scene of Hijiri in Magatsuhi, his body dissolving.--
6863
6864LADY IN BLACK:
6865 He is now on a journey to a new land of suffering, but his will can never
6866 be freed, and his sin never redeemed...
6867
6868--A flash of light.--
6869
6870LADY IN BLACK:
6871 Do you want your life to be predestined as well, or would you rather choose
6872 your own actions? If you do not wish to be ruled by destiny... If you would
6873 prefer to walk with demons on a new, untrodden path, then please come visit
6874 my master. You can open the door ahead with the candelabrum I gave you...
6875 Will you come meet my master?
6876
6877 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6878 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6879 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6880 : :
6881 : 1) I will. :
6882 : :
6883 : Then, we will be waiting in the deepest part of the :
6884 : Labyrinth. I will open the way to the last door: please :
6885 : use the candelabrum and come see us. We look forward to :
6886 : seeing you soon. Until then... :
6887 : :
6888 : --The door is opened.-- :
6889 : :
6890 : 2) ..... :
6891 : :
6892 : I understand that it is difficult for you to make a :
6893 : a decision right now. There is still time... If you :
6894 : decide to help my master, please come back to this :
6895 : place. We will wait here as long as the flow of Amala :
6896 : permits. Until then... :
6897 : :
6898 : --The curtain closes.-- :
6899 : --If you look through the peephole again:-- :
6900 : :
6901 : You have returned, Hero. :
6902 : Have you decided to come meet my master? :
6903 : :
6904 : A) Yes. :
6905 : :
6906 : --The same as above response for 'I will.'-- :
6907 : :
6908 : B) No. :
6909 : :
6910 : I see... I understand that it is a difficult :
6911 : decision to make. There is still time: if :
6912 : you decide to help my master, please come :
6913 : back to this place. We will be waiting for :
6914 : you. :
6915 : :
6916 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6917
6918
6919**********FIFTH KALPA**********
6920
6921
6922VOICE:
6923 Our goals are the same... just as I suspected.
6924 ...You know, I have to admit. You've got guts. I'm impressed that you made
6925 it this far.
6926
6927--Dante walks in from another door.--
6928
6929DANTE:
6930 But, it's gonna get a lot more dangerous from here. You think you're playing
6931 with fire? ...You're gonna get more than just burned. That's why I want to
6932 offer my services to you. A demon hiring a demon slayer... It's the joke of
6933 the century, don't ya think? So, how 'bout it?
6934
6935 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6936 ::::::::::::::::::::: CHOICES :::::::::::::::::::
6937 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6938 : :
6939 : 1) Okay, I'll hire you. :
6940 : :
6941 : So, you finally came to your senses, huh? Alright then, :
6942 : let's talk business. I usually charge an outrageous :
6943 : amount of money, but in this case, I'll make an :
6944 : exception. Let's flip a coin. Heads or tails... :
6945 : If you win, just give me a dollar... Oh yeah, it's :
6946 : Macca here, isn't it? Give me 1 Macca then. But if you :
6947 : lose... you'll have to give me half of what you've got. :
6948 : Call it. Heads or tails? :
6949 : :
6950 : A) Heads. :
6951 : :
6952 : ...Heads it is. You're lucky, kid. :
6953 : Okay, you get the special discount price :
6954 : of 1 Macca. :
6955 : :
6956 : > Moniker paid 1 Macca to Dante. :
6957 : :
6958 : B) Tails. :
6959 : :
6960 : ...It's heads. You lose. I didn't think :
6961 : you'd fall for a simple trick like this, :
6962 : but...a deal is a deal. Pay up! :
6963 : :
6964 : > Moniker gave half of his money to Dante. :
6965 : :
6966 : Thank you very much. Starting today, I work :
6967 : for you...So, what's your name? :
6968 : :
6969 : i) Tell him. :
6970 : :
6971 : > Moniker introduced himself to :
6972 : Dante. :
6973 : :
6974 : I see. Not a bad name. :
6975 : :
6976 : ii) Don't tell him. :
6977 : :
6978 : ...Not very social, are you? It :
6979 : doesn't matter, the old guy already :
6980 : told me your name. :
6981 : :
6982 : 2) I don't need your help. :
6983 : :
6984 : ...Lighten up. It was just a joke. Well anyways, I'll :
6985 : be here for a while. Come back if you change your mind. :
6986 : :
6987 : --If you speak to him again:-- :
6988 : :
6989 : ...I knew you'd come back. So, are you ready to hire :
6990 : the number one demon slayer? If you are, just let me :
6991 : know. I'm good to go. :
6992 : :
6993 : --The answers and responses are the same as before.-- :
6994 : :
6995 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
6996
6997DANTE:
6998 Okay, Hero. Shall we go pay a visit to the ruler of hell?
6999 His servants' heads will make nice souvenirs.
7000
7001DANTE:
7002 The final battle between demons and the army of god... This'll be
7003 interesting.
7004
7005--You speak to an Eligor demon.--
7006
7007DEMON:
7008 The angels cast down from heaven had no other choice but to become demons...
7009 Are we fallen ones to blame...? Or is it the fault of those who cast us
7010 down...? I wonder what our master thinks... I'd like to ask him one of
7011 these days.
7012
7013
7014-----I have not yet completed the Labyrinth of Amala. I will update with
7015everything concerning the battle with Metatron at a later date.------
7016
7017
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7023
7024
7025LEGAL:
7026
7027Copyright 2008 Lindsay Crates.
7028
7029This document is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not, under
7030any circumstances, sell it or use it for promotional purposes. You may not
7031edit, host, or distribute this document without the advance written
7032permission of the author. Use of this document on any other web site or as
7033a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of
7034copyright.
7035
7036All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
7037respective trademark and copyright holders.
7038
7039
7040CREDITS:
7041
7042Version 0.95 - Completed on November 30, 2008.
7043
7044Thanks of course to Atlus for releasing an absolutely amazing RPG.
7045
7046A very big thanks goes to YouTube users “CoffinOfTurk†and “deathandrebirthâ€
7047for posting some of the endings for the game. I used them as reference to fill
7048in the blanks for the Reasons I have not yet personally played through.
7049
7050Thanks also to GameFAQs user “A I e x†for his extremely helpful walkthrough.
7051
7052
7053CONTACT:
7054
7055If you notice any errors or omissions, or if you have any questions regarding
7056this game script, feel free to email me:
7057game.meander (at) gmail (dot) com
7058Please put “Nocturne Script†in the subject line, or it may be overlooked.