The sword sealed in the tomb then begins to glow and changes from metallic to crystal as it floats before striking Noctis in the chest in a flash of light leaving soul crystals glimmering in the air. Sora watches the process take place in awe.
Cor leads the group to the next nearest tomb, and tells Noctis there are thirteen souls scattered across Eos, though only a few are known. The royal arms are weapons of Noctis's forebears that only he can wield. Due to his birthright as the Crystal's protector, Noctis can summon weapons to his hand from thin air, and those accompanying him can partake in his magic as well. To wield the full powers of his forebears Noctis would need the Ring of the Lucii, which is now being held by Lunafreya, to whom the king had entrusted it before his death.
Heading for Keycatrich Trench, Cor directs the team to the entrance, and gives them a key. Cor leaves to see what the Niflheim forces are doing nearby.
Sora then looks at Noctis after eyes wide at the news he just got " Noctis is a king... ? "
" Yes , he is the prince of this land. Lucis. The heir to the throne. But he prefers to be treated like common folk " Prompto then responds.
" so Niflheim is the enemy ? "
" Yea we just call them Nifs. As for us three we are actually Noct's retainers and our magic comes from him not his father. "
" so what are we doing "
" like what you just seen we are going to be collecting royal arms "
The Keycatrich Trench is an abandoned shelter in the Keycatrich area in northern Leide. Keycatrich used to be a wealthy area, which was destroyed in the Great War after the Wall was concentrated over the Crown City. It is now inhabited by goblins and hides away a royal tomb.
" Time for some light " Ignis then responds as they entered the Trench Donald and Goofy appeared nervous , and get even more nervous when they herd clattering.
"What was that?!" Prompto exclaimed, jumping onto Ignis like a frightened cat. To which the latter pried him off with a grimace.
"My bad, kicked a can." Gladio admitted, kicking said can again to prove it. Prompto exhaled loudly and sighed at the revelation, as well as the fact they weren't going to be murdered in the deep tunnels.
"You're killing me big guy ! Wait- Does anyone know what this place actually was ? "
"Prompto. I will kill you if you do not stop shouting. Now pipe down and stay sharp."
Ignis hissed, glaring at the young blonde and Noctis only scoffed at the scolding. "That goes for you two as well. Now if you don't mind, shall we carry on?"
The tunnel was lit up when the group entered adding to the light carried by Noctis and the others. Then suddenly the lights went dark.
" what was that ? " Prompto asked with a hint of fear. This time shadows then sprung up from the ground looking like humanoids with red eyes with sharp teeth and claws...
" Heartless ? " Donald and Goofy wonder
" Daemons , denizens of the night. These creatures are the problem that we have. People now dread the setting of the sun for fear of what monsters might be lurking in the shadows. They are caused by a mutant strain of parasites. Once introduced to a body, the photophobic parasites exert full control, rapidly distorting physiology and manipulating behavior so as to render their hosts' original forms virtually indiscernible while also dispersing a light-absorbing miasma.
We also discovered that the imperials had been researching them. " Ignis then continues
" they are the reason why we do not travel at night. "
Donald and Goofy then swallow a breath at the news they just herd. A thought enters their minds of what they had gotten themselves into while searching for the keyblade holder. This world can basically spell death for them.
" We understand you guys are afraid , stay strong you guys have a calling to fulfill. If it makes it easier think of them as the heartless that you guys seen. "
Donald and goofy then draw their weapons using a sword and staff , while Sora and the others magically summon their weapons.
Looking around the area , there is about six of them. Sora attempts to swat one of the daemons but missed instead he hits air. Noctis threw his weapon at a distant target hitting it with a warp-strike. while his friends cover him.
The keyblade then glows granting Sora the power to use magic. Sora then releases the magic causing sparks to fly in all directions one of the sparks hitting Donald on his tail feathers scorching him with fire magic.
" Hoot " Donald then yells out and begins running randomly before the flame sizzles out leaving it bare when the flame is gone.
Sora then grips his keyblade surprised " was that magic ? "
" Sora watch your back " Donald then calls out when the daemons then surround them.
" this is not working " as sora continues to miss his targets and Noctis alongside the others are too busy to help , meaning their on their own. Sora then takes a hit..
" Cure " Donald then calls out healing sora with magic. " Sora , You really got to focus on what it is you are trying to do. "
" Eh ? "
" if you are going to be channeling magic using that keyblade , you have to focus. Imagine your power working on your opponent. Focus your heart on your enemy "
Sora attempts it again " Fire "
this time burning the daemon before him to a crisp. Sora's group soon gets finished as they then rejoin Noctis' group as they also got done clearing the immediate area.
" we should find a way to turn the lights back on before we continue , " Ignis then suggested before checking on them. " are you all ok ? " He then asks...
" yea we are fine " Sora responds.
" seems like you all can hold your own , but still if you need help do not hesitate to ask one of us. We are more experienced with dealing with daemons and wildlife. You are one of us now , since we will be traveling together for a while from here on. We will expect the same from you all in regards to heartless should any show up. "
Ignis gets straight to the point when needed , other times he is good with his words. Ignis will often avoid the subject if someone were to ask him directly.
" now shall we continue ? "