Five years have passed since the passing of Akiri and Yugare, and peace has reigned over Pheuyura. However, Anankos has sensed something strange within the land, so he makes a journey to a mountain near the upper border of Valla to investigate what is happening, planning to meet with a mortal he connected with years prior.
(The chapter opens to show a young man by the name of Apollo walking to the top of a mountain.)
Apollo: Lord Anankos said that he wanted to see me here... I wonder what could have prompted this. How strange. He's been busy in the main area of Valla for so many years, and yet, here he is once again...
(The gameplay segment of the chapter begins. The objective is to take Valla to the top of the mountain where the map takes place. After this has been accomplished, the following dialogue plays out.)
Apollo: Lord Anankos! There you are!
Anankos: It is good to see you, Apollo... I wish to speak with you about the fate of this land.
Apollo: Is something wrong? Has anything happened to Lady Concordia?
Anankos: Not at all... I simply have realized something about this specific region of Valla, and I wish to communicate my findings with you.
Apollo: Of course. I'm glad to listen.
Anankos: This portion of the land... It possesses far more power than the rest of the region, and I believe that it would be best suited as its own nation rather than part of Valla.
Apollo: Are you sure of this? It's a bold change to make.
Anankos: The mountains act as a natural barrier to keep most others out. I believe it would be alright to do something of this nature. The inherent strength of this land is something that I believe should be protected.
Apollo: I assume that it simply wound up stronger than most other areas when you and the goddesses granted the land life so many years ago.
Anankos: You would be correct in believing such. I think that it would be for the best if this area of Valla became its own nation, and I would like you to act as its leader.
Apollo: Of course. If that is what you desire of me, I would be more than happy to carry it out.
Anankos: You have acted as an important figure of power on Pheuyura since long before we first arrived here... I want you to look over the power that rests beneath the surface in this land.
Apollo: Thank you, my lord.
Anankos: I am unsure as to if I will be able to trust any others with this though, so... I wish to grant you an extended lifespan so that you will be able to look after this power long after you would have died as a mortal.
Apollo: If that's what you wish to do, then I would be more than happy to follow through. Thank you for your blessing.
Anankos: You deserve this, Apollo.
(A sphere of light leaves Anankos' forehead before entering Apollo's body.)
Apollo: Thank you for all of this.
Anankos: It is what I believe to be best. That is all... I must be going now, but I would like to advise you one final time.
Apollo: Oh? What is it?
Anankos: It would be for the best if you hid your identity so that no others could target you for the knowledge that you possess. Take up an alias and keep yourself hidden from the world. This is for your own safety.
Apollo: I understand. Lady Concordia has been placed in great danger because of her status, and I imagine that the same applies to Lady Aurore and Lady Delia as well.
Anankos: Precisely. I will be looking forward to hearing about you once more in the future. Until we meet again, Apollo.
(Anankos departs, leaving Apollo on his own.)
Apollo: ...I believe I have made my decision about my future title. From this day forward, I will no longer go by the name of Apollo. I will be only known as the Rainbow Sage, and this land... Notre Sagesse will be its name. I will serve you well, Lord Anankos. Until the end of my days, I shall carry out your will.
I did a lot of procrastinating but hey the update is done
-Digital
