(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Iron Command)

Dateline, December 26 1204

With that issue with Albarea solved. A lot has happened. Thanks to that hooded guy who killed pretty much all of the provincial Army loyal to that bastard Albarea, Bareahard is under the 4th Armored Division's jurisdiction for the time being. Furthermore, the Albarea family mansion was placed under the jurisdiction of the RMP, With that bastard and Scarlet being confined there for the time being. Afterwards, the Courageous successfully landed at Bareahard Airport for supplies and maintenance. I also punished many putrid nobles and cursed them with bad luck. That's what they get. Although I did hear something happen this morning at Barehard. Many nobles in Barehard I've cursed have gone missing. I'm guessing someone must have killed them as punishment for their arrogance. I wonder if that was master.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Relief Towards Tomorrow)

(Bond Event 5)

I was at the restaurant we were in and I was eating sweets.

"Oh hey, Levi. Eating sweets?" Rean asked

"Yeah, It's so wonderful!" I cheerfully express. "I haven't got much look around Barahard so I decided to take a look. So the first thing that came in my mind is the restaurant. I wanted to try out the sweet here. And it's a lot better then I thought."

"Well, I can imagine that. But try not to overdo it with the spending habits."

"Don't worry I won't. I have been real careful about it."

"So what sweat are you eating?" Rean asked.

"Nothing too fancy. It's called the Berry Panna Cotta. You should try it." I answered with a smile.

"Hehehe. Are you sure? You look like you only had for one."

"Who said I can't share or buy another one just for you."

"Okay, if you're offering."

"Great. May I have another one?"

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Back to the Dorm)

And then after the chef bring out the other dessert and give it to Rean. We sit down.

"Ahhh. What a lovely treat. Huh. Maybe I should think if I should bake something new to Erebonia." I begin to think.

"You mean like making different desserts?" Rean asked

"Yeah. Sweets is a beautiful thing. Who can survive a world without sweet?"

"Well I don't know but you shouldn't eat sugar all day. You will be too hyper about it."

"I know, I know. Still… that guy appeared again…"

"Yeah… And guess he is an enemy of the Alliance too."

"Looks like that way. But it does make me wonder if whoever he is could end the war if he has that much in power…"

"Honestly… it would be a surprised…"

"Yeah. I'm glad that son of a bitch got arrested."

"You mean Duke Albarea? I remember your outburst too."

"Yeah… sorry you witness that. I just stand such disgraceful and despicable people like him and all other nobles. They're nothing more than brats. Why can't many nobles be more like your father, you, Laura, and Jusis?"

"That's how the nobility words I'm afraid. Well, other nobles I mean."

"Well, someone need to break that corrupted system for the better and follow a dawn then the dusk."

"Dawn than the dusk?"

"You know, follow the light than the dark?"

"Ah so what is what you mean."

"Hehehe. Sounds like something from a story, huh?" I smiled

"It sure does."

"Say, Rean."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"Thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Rean ask in confused

"For everything." I answered with a smile. "Let's finish this meal and then get back, k?"

"Yeah, sure." Rean nodded

(Bond event ended)

After eating the Dessert. I begin to wait outside of the restaurant to the bench and get some fresh air. Soon we begin to leave. I hurry to the Couragous. With everyone on begin to leave Barehard. But I've also heard something weird going on in Crossbell. We begin to hurry and take off there. A few minutes later. We begin to gather in the deck for a closer view.

"Ooh! I can see Crossbell now!" Millium said.

"There's seem to be something emitting light in the distance as well." Laura replied.

Then suddenly a wave of power pass through me.

"Wha-!" I look surprised.

"What's wrong, Levi?" Fie asked

"Guys... I then I just sense some unfathomable power." I answered as I look serious from the distance.

Then we once we got a closer look. We all witness it.

"What in the world is THAT?!" Rean exclaimed.

(Trails of Cold Steel ost II - Phantom Glimmer)

From the distance we saw a giant Azure like tree from the distance.

"I-I don't know." Alisa trailed off.

"That Blue barrier that was surrounding the city before is gone." Elliot added.

"But now there's something even more unbelievable in its place!" Machias muttered

"An Azure... tree?" Rean asked.

"Yeah, it looks like a tree to me, too. It's got all those branches coming out of it." Fie trailed off.

"I don't think trees so vast even exist in legend, never mind in reality!" Jusis comment.

"Yeah... There's something completely otherworldly about it." Gaius nodded

"Do you know what it is, Celine?" Emma asked

"I wish I did. There's nothing like that in any of the clan's legends." Celine answered. "What about you, Mr. know-it-all."

"Celine, call me that again and I'll hurt you." I glared and then glared at the tree. "Azure Tree... Azure Tree..." I sighed. "Unfortunately, I don't know much. But what I do know is I sense otherworldly power within that tree. A power that can change even reality."

"Just What is happening over in Crosbell?!" Instructor Sara asked

"Something tells me it might be Ouroboros doing."

Dateline December 27 1204

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)

After that strange otherworldly tree appeared, we got a contract with Toval today to talk about it. So it's still unknown but it doesn't seem to affect Erebonia. I suppose that's good news for now. Anyway, with that in mind. We still need to do something about the Spirit Shrines. We got a request. We got one mark in red. Cryptids Chaos.

'Five Powerful Crypids has appeared in Erebonia and In the Nord Highland. I request that you guys can deal with them. 4 are them are in Erebonia while one is located in Nord. One within Nortia Highway. One is within Lunaria Nature Park. One is in Eisengrd Range. One is within Garrelia Fortress and One is within Nord by the Stone monuments in the South by Zender Gate

Be on your guard. Their power is unlike you've face. But they will prove to a worthy fight and gain some new heights.

- ?

"Okay this is one weird Request." I said. "Four Cryptids appeared in Erebonia and one in Nord?"

"But it does sound very concerning though." Laura replied.

"You think we should do this request before heading to the Spirit Shrine?" I asked.

"If they're true then we have to. But if proven false or a trap. We'll figure things out." Rean answered.

"So who do you choose to face the Cryptids?"

"Let's see..." Rean said as he hummed. "Levi, Alisa, Emma, Laura, Elliot and Millium."

"Count me in." Alisa nodded

"Alright! Let's go knock some Cryptids!" Millium cheered

"So which one should we go to?" Elliot asked.

"Well considering where we're nearby. I say we head to Nortia Highway." Rean answered

"Then good luck you guys." Angelica replied

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Crossing Over the Horrors of War)

The Courageous begin to take us to Nortia Highway and then we begin to arrived.

I sense an overwhelming presence nearby.

"I sense an overwhelming presence just now." I said.

"Yeah. I felt it too." Rean nodded

"As am I. You don't think..." Emma trailed off.

"It's likely a Crypid like the request said. Let's be careful."

We begin to walk towards the presence as we begin to take a short walk and then soon we begin to walk a path leading to it and Holy crap! A dog!

"Holy Crap!" Elliot exclaimed.

"A giant dog?" Laura asked.

"Ooh boy. I think the request is real indeed." I said. "Hey boy~ it's time to play fetch!"

Alisa palm face and laughed. "Seriously, Levi?"

"I'm guessing you wish to lighten the mood?" Laura asked.

"Pretty much." I answered

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

Then the Crypids roared at us and it's voice is booming.

"Looks like we got it's attention! Let's go everyone!"

"Right!" The group shout

Rean combat Link with Alisa, I combat link with Laura, Elliot combat link with Emma.

Then Rean and I buff the group and then We begin to charge at the Crypids as it unleashed a firey breath at us as we strike at the side and then Alisa Buff up and then Elliot and Emma casting their Arts and Millium's combat shell launched a punch in the Crypids face. Soon we begin to strike at the Cryptid at all side. Soon the Crypids unleashed a Howl attack onto us.

"What an incredible Howl!" Laura muttered

"I think we're in for a real hot spot!" Alisa stated then she covered her mouth.

"H-Hot spot?" I couldn't hold my laughter. "Oh I get it. We're in a hot spot because of the firey dog! Bwahahahaha!" The Fiery Cryptid then unleashed a stomp attack at me but I dodge. "Hey don't interrupt my laugh!" I launched a powerful slash on it.

Then we begin to strike at it. As Rean launch slashes at it. Laura with her strong swing. Alisa firing from a distance. And Elliot and Emma casting strong Arts at it. Soon the Cryptid cast a powerful firey Art at us and it hurt like hell and push us back.

"W-What an incredible strength!" Emma exclaimed.

"Here! Everyone!" Elliot then use his Crafts and heal us.

Then we continue to fight it as the Crypid launches its firey breath at us and then stomps at us. Soon it begin to launched a spin slide slash onto us. But soon we dodge it and then I buff up the group along with Rean. Millium used her craft and her combat shell launched a devastating attack on it. Soon Laura launched a strong slash onto it and I follow up with it. Alisa launched a strong Arts onto it. Rean send a projection attack on it. And I follow up with Wave of Aquarius at is. Soon the Fiery Cryptid shoot fireballs at us as we dodge and then I use Tornado Dance at it and then soon we begin to launch an all out attack at it. Emma launched her Crafts I begin to cast the Art Cresent Moon on us. Soon the Cryptids launched an art onto us but it counter at it. Emma cast Cresent Moon Art onto us as Rean launched a strong slash at the crypid. Alisa launched a firey arrow. Laura launched a powerful swing and strike at it's legs. I follow up with Upgraded Craft, Supercell Plunger. The Cryptid launches a firey stomp onto us but we dodge in time. And then Millium launches a strong beam attack at the cryptid. Then Crypid is crazy strong! Perfect for my full strength. Soon the Crypid launched a powerful wall of fire and push us back.

"This Cryptid is no joke!" I exclaimed.

"You're right. It's time we get serious!" Rean nodded.

Then we begin to charge in and strike even harder at the Cryptid. Millium launched her new S craft onto it. Follow up by Laura's S craft. Follow up by Emma and Elliot S craft. And then Alisa's S craft it. And then soon Rean's S craft and then My S craft at full strength. Soon the Cryptid explodes into the purple light.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Crossing Over the Horror of War)

We all panted because it was so strong! I enjoy that. It push us to our limits.

"Well... that was... something." I panted.

"Yet we managed to win." Laura panted.

We with withdraw our weapons. Then I notice something on the ground and then pick it up. It look like a purple color Quart and it's sparking.

"What's this? Did that Crypid drop it?" Rean asked

"I can sense tremendous power within it." I replied.

"The light radiating from it suggests that contains significant power." Laura said.

"Celine, could this be a relic from the Dark Ages?" Emma asked.

"I was thinking that, too, actually. It's the antique equivalent of a quartz." Celine replied

"You're kidding! We actually found one?!" I exclaimed

"What's so special about it?" Rean asked

"They're supposed to allow you to use an ancient form of arts that involves three different elements. I suppose at this point, you'd call them Lost Arts." Emma answered "I've heard about their existence from Grandmother, but beyond that, nothing else."

"That's about I've heard, too." Celine added

"I think my master talk about them. These Lost Arts supposedly have tremendous power, enough to launched quite the powerful assist in battle. It consumed an enormous EP. Let's analyze the element of this Lost Art." I said.

And so we begin to analyze the element by looking at the glowing. I can sense Fire, Wind, and Space element.

"I sense space, Fire and Wind. So that means only Fire, Space and Wind users can use it." Celine said.

"Phew. After that battle. I'm feeling beat." Elliot panted.

"Yeah. Let's called the Courageous. Take a short break and then head to the next Cryptid." Rean nodded.

As we contacted the Courageous. We begin to take a 15-minute break. After that. We change groups for this one. Rean said we will head to Nord. So this one will be Me, Gaius, Jusis, Alisa, and Emma. Soon we arrived in Nord Highland. We got the horses ready and we begin to ride. I can sense A Crypid nearby. We ride towards which was where Valimar was using the Spirit Path.

"I can sense a change in the winds." Gaius said as we ride.

"The Cryptid is where we fought Millium and arrive in Nord." Rean said.

"Hehe. Let's ride everyone, Ha!" I smirked as we gallop towards the location. Once we arrived. The Crypid looks the same as the ice one. "Looks like we found our boy. But i think he dye himself Green to fit it."

"Now that you mention it. It looks the same we face before but the color is different." Alisa nodded

"Well, we're in for a mighty Battle." Gaius said as he dismount.

"Be on guard, Everyone." Jusis advised.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

The Crypids roared at us and then I link up with Gaius. Alisa with Rean, Jusis link up with Emma.

The Cryptid begin to launched projections of rocks at us as we dodge and then begin to counterattack. Soon the Cryptid did a large stomp and cause a shockwave and push us back as it launched rocks at us. Soon Jusis and I cast Arts along with Emma to attack it. While Gaius, Rean and Alisa attack it. Soon the Crypid did a tail attack onto Rean and Alisa and they dodge. I use Penetrate Throw at it and caught it attention and then it launched a breath attack and then I cast my wind magic and a blast of razer wind strike at it. Soon Jusis follow up with an elemental jab and slash at it as we follow up. The Cryptid launched a large stomp and then it made a small earthquake and then tail attack us and push us back. Alisa,Rean, Jusis and I buff up the group. Gaius launched a projection while I follow up with Penetrate Throw and Alisa's fire arrow. The Cryptid charge at us as we split up and then the Crypid bite me but I leap over it's head and then launched my Gliave at it's head as it roared as I landed. Soon everyone launched their attacks at it as I pulled it out and leap back. Then it begin to cast a strong Art at us and we got push back with intense damaged.

"You know. I think it's time I use it already." I said as I wipe the dust off me.

"Use what?" Jusis asked

I begin to have a golden aura. "Sacred Light... to me!" I begin to use my sacred power as it amply everything as I was surrounded by a golden aura. My aura was an overwhelming presence.

"What incredible power!" Celine exclaimed.

"It's warm." Alisa added

The Cryptid roared at launched projections of rocks. But then I cast a magic spell and cast a powerful ice magic and pillars of ice appeared approaching the Cryptid and broke the rocks and strike the Crypid. Then I backflip and switch my Glaive into an Bow. Then a Lightblow magic circle appeared and I pulled the strings and it was charging my magic and then launched a speed of arrow and strike at the Cryptid and pierce through it and trap the Cryptid in a cage of ice and an icy explosion happened and it explode in a purple light. Once I landed. I suppress my power.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Crossing Over the Horror of War)

"Phew. It truly is one powerful Crypid." I sighed as I wipe my sweat.

"Holy crap, Levi! What was that?!" Alisa exclaimed

"Was that your power?" Rean asked.

"Yeah, it was." I answered. "Perhaps you can think of me as your light version of your power Rean." I chuckled as I joke.

"Well that's true."

"Unbelievable." Celine sighed. "Still, your presence there was able to make my fur go high."

"Well, I often don't use it unless it's necessary." I explained

"Well regardless. Thank you all for saving my homeland once more." Gaius smiled.

"Two down. three more to go." Alisa said.

Then we found another Lost Art and this one is Fire, Earth and Time. We called the Courageous and then head to our next location. This one will be Garrelia Fortress. For this one will be me. Machias, Instructor Sara, Fie and Millium.

(Trail of Cold Steel II ost Thruge Along)

It took us about 20 minute break as we recovered and heal up. There we saw the Crypid. It was a large Hippo like one.

"Whos. Look at that!" Millium replied.

"It's a Hippo like one. This one going to be more hard." I sweatdrop.

"Don't worry. As long as we fight as one. we can overcome it." Rean said.

"Right. Let's take down this bad boy" Instructor Sara smirked.

"Just be careful." Fie added

We begin to approached the Cryptid and once it saw it. It let out a large roared.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

"Say, Rean. You want to use your power on this guy?" I asked

"Yeah. It's only fair since you shown yours."Rean nodded

And then the battle begin. Rean Link up with Me. Instructor Link up with Fie and Machias with Millium. Soon we begin to take on the Hippo Cryptid as it launched a bite attack. I support everyone as we all clash and attack the Cryptid. But I also cast Crescent Mirror at us because there is a high chance it will launch Arts at us. And then the Hippo Cryptids stomps attack cause some earthquake attacks onto us. Rean then begin to use his S craft at it. While Instructor Sara and Fie launched a swirling attack with speed and strength. Millium's Airgetlam then change into a sphere and strike at the back of the Hippo as i roared. Machias launch bullets at it while I Tornado Dance it. The Crypid cast a powerful Arts at us and it reflect it back. I cast Crescent Mirror again and then Rean launch some slashe and I followup. The Cryptid launched a bite attack but we dodge and counter it. Instructor Sara use her lighting strike attack with Fie bullet swirl. Millium laser it and Machis launched bullets. Soon the Cryptid launched a powerful stomp and push is back. Then Instructor Sara launched her S craft at it. Follow up by Millium's S craft and Machias's S craft. And then finally my S craft. It begin to explode into a purple Light. Everyone was tired. Even me.

(Trail of Cold Steel II ost Thruge Along)

Machias panted. "That... was too close..."

"I can feel myself improve a lot more then it used too." Fie said.

"Yeah. We goten even stronger!" Millium cheered.

"Yeah... Fighting these Cryptids managed to increase our experience more." Rean nodded

"Three down. Two more to go." I replied.

"Yeah. Let's head to Lunaria Nature Park next." Rean nodded.

Soon we called the Courageous and then pick us up and taken a 20 minute break for this next one. For this one will be Fie, Laura, Machias and Millium.

(Trails of Cold Stell ost - Path of Spirits)

We arrived at the East Celdic Highroad. We begin to head inside the Lunaria Nature Park.

"I believe this is where we defeated those bandits and the ruler of the forest a few months back at our first field study." Laura said

"Yeah, It felt so long ago as well." I nodded

"Something been bothering about this." Machias said.

"What is it Machias?" Rean asked.

"I don't mind getting some exercise but who was this person who send us to deal with the Cryptids? I mean it did replied it will help us but how exactly?"

"Yeah, I was wondering about that too." Millium nodded.

"It's safe to say we're all concern about it." Rean nodded. "But I can't deny that I feel like I've gotten even stronger because fighting these cryptids."

"Indeed. They're formidable opponents." Laura nodded

"Plus we get Lost Arts in the progress." I added.

"And if we want to defeat the Alliance, We need to defeat these guys and gain much height as possible."

"Can I be honest with you guys?"

"And what is it, Levi?" Rean asked

"Did any of you notice I was using my full strength in those battles with those Cryptids?" I asked.

"Oh yes. Looks like you're finally giving it your all I presume?" Laura asked

"Yeah. Those Cryptids are really powerful. So it's finally time to show my full strength."

"I wonder what kind of training regiment that help you made it that far." Rean said.

"It must have been hell. Honestly." Machias sighed.

"So you're a Jaeger or something?" Fie asked

"Oh that's an idea." Machias said.

"No. Not a Jaeger." I answered

Soon we arrived and see some sort of plant Cryptid dragon-like.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

"Ooh! Look at that! We found our Cryptid!" Millium cheered

"Millium, now isn't the time to be happy about it!" Machias exclaimed

"Like the rest. This one is pretty powerful." I replied as we draw our weapons. "Be careful, okay?"

"Right! Let's go everyone!" Rean command

"Right!" We nodded

Rean Link up with Millium. I link up with Machias and Laura link up with Fie. Then we begin to charge as the Cryptid launched some sort of tongue at the ground and suddenly I feel like we're being drain.

"Ugh!" I groaned as I jump back.

"This Cryptid must have absorb our Health." Laura muttered

"This one is more dangerous!" Machias exclaimed.

"What do we do?" Millium asked

"As long as we keep our distance from that attack, we'll be fine. Now let's be careful and attack!" Rean command

"Right!"

And so we begin to resume our attack at it and then the Cryptid launched a tongue attack at us from the ground. We dodge in time for now and then we charge and then strike, Laura landed some strong swing and then Rean landed some slashes at the Cryptid while Machias shoot from the Distance. I use my Penetrate Throw at it. The Cryptid then cause a large stomp and causes the plants to attack us. Fie was leaping all over slashing and shooting bullets at it as Laura follow up and strike as the legs. As we strike the plants down. Millium's Airgetlam launched a punch at the Cryptid while I cast a high-level Fire Art at it and strike it. Soon Laura and Rean unleash their powerful Crafts onto it. And then we dodge it's upcoming attack awhile Machias keep to the distance and then I toss my Glaive as it spins towards the Cryptid and then leaps and slash it. As the Cryptid was about to attack me. Airgetlam turn into a sphere and then strike it's head and push it down.

"It's down!" Millium shout out.

"Le'ts take this thing out quick!" Machais shout.

"Right/understood/got it!" We shout and then we begin to launched our strong attacks at it as it got up and then it launched it's tongue at the ground to drain our health as we leap back to avoid it. Then I use Penetrate Throw at the tongue and it screeches in pain as it shake it's head. Then Rean launched his S craft at it. Follow up by My S craft. Laura then follow up with her S Craft. Follow up by Fie S craft. Then the Cryptid roared and then cast a powerful Art at us and did some powerful damage at us.

"Guh!" Machias said as he roll over and was on his knees.

"Machias!" I exclaimed and then the Cryptid launched a stomp attack at me but I leap towards Machias and then help him up and we dodge the next attack.

"Thanks for the save."

"No problem."

"This Cryptid is a lot tougher then we thought!" Millium exclaimed.

"No doubt a worthy foe." Laura replied.

"Still. We were able to weaken it at least." Fie comment.

I begin to cast Crescent Moon onto all of us and then the Cryptid stomp and cause vines to attack us as follow up by a breath attack. I drag Machias out of it from a safe distance and then I use Tornado Dance at is. While Rean delivers some strong flurry of slashes with Fie and Laura. Millium launch laser at it. The Cryptid launched a powerful Arts at us but it was reflected back at it. I cast Crescent Moon on all of us again. Then the Cryptids roared. We all nodded at each other and then we begin to launch a powerful strike together. Laura with a powerful swing slash. Fie with her spinning bullet and pierce through the Cryptid. Machias launched a booming blast. Airgetlam into a sphere on it's back. Rean slash through it. And I leap over it and then cartwheel as my Glaive imbue with my magic and then slash through it and leap back. The Cryptid then explode into purple light.

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Path of Spirits)

We were all exhausted at this point. Damn, that thing was a lot tougher than I thought it would be.

"Phew... we did it!" Millium panted.

Machias panted. "I think that was our difficult battle yet."

"Yeah... even at full strength... it was no joke." I panted.

"Well... at least we beat it." Rean panted.

"Hmm?" Laura said as she spoted a Lost Quart. "Is this the Lost Quart?"

"Yeah. That' the one." I nodded as I examine it. "It look like this one is Time, Space and Mirage. A higher element one."

"Four down. One more to go!" Millium replied.

"And one is within Ymir." Rean added. "Let's head to the Courageous. Back to Ymir. And then take a nice break. Then take down this Last Cryptid."

"Right." Everyone said.

"Huh. You know. I think the request was more helpful then I thought." Fie said. "Have any of you noticed that we suddenly gotten even stronger?"

"Now that you mention it. We have." Rean nodded

"Perhaps whoever send us that request wanted us to become stronger." Laura replied

"That's possible. But it's also possible they wanted to remove the Cryptid." Machias stated

"Either way, it's a win-win." I chuckled. "We get even stronger against to face our foes. And Cryptids won't be a problem anymore."

"Rean. We need everything we had to face up with Crow." Rean nodded.

Soon we called the Courageous to pick us up and then we begin to take a break. it too about like 6 minutes to reach Ymir. We begin to relax in the Hot Springs to relax our soar muscles. After that refreshing and relaxing. We begin to head into Eisengand Range. And for the final one. It will be Alisa, Emma, Millium, and Instructor Sara.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Wintery Arrival.)

We begin to leave the village and then head into the Valley. Soon we pass the stone monument and went to Eisengand Range.

"I'm a bit surprised there is one in Eisengard Range" Rean said.

"Well the good news is didn't harm Ymir." Alisa replied. "We all gotten a lot stronger, huh?"

"Yes, that's certainly true." Emma nodded.

"Let's hurry this up so we can get to the Spirit Shrine." Celine sighed

Soon we begin to walk further to the mountain path and then take care some monsters blocking our path. Once we reach the place where we found Rean. We found our last Cryptid. It look like the one back in Lohengrin Castle.

"Hey doesn't this one look exactly where we fought with Laura and Emma?" Alisa asked

"Now that you mention it, it does." Emma ndoded

"However, this one is far stronger." Celine stated

"Still, we should be careful on what it can do." Instructor Sara advised.

"Right. Let's take this guy down." I nodded with a smirk.

"Heh. Alright, it's butt-kicking time!" Millium added.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

The Cryptid spotted us and roared at us. I link up with Rean, Instructor Sara Link up with Alisa, and Millium link up with Emma. Rean, Alisa, Emma and I buff the group and then the Cryptid launched a tail attack onto us as we begin to attack it all over. Soon it launched a spore attack but then I use wind magic and blow it away. Emma launched a powerful Arts at it and then Airletgam launch a powerful punch on its face. While Instructor Sara lighting flash strikes onto us with slashes. While Alisa Cast her Space Arts and strike it. Soon me and Rean zoom and strike all over. The Cryptid launched a poison breath attack as we dodge. Millium laser it and Alisa fire arrows storm on it's back. Instructor Sara shoot lighting bullets while I use Penetrate Throw and Rean launched a sword projection at it. The Cryptid roared and launched a tail attack as we dodge and then a bite attack but Instructor Sara dodge it and then strike at the head and it Screech. Everyone follow up an attack all over. The Cryptid roared and it buff itself and recovered it HP. I got an idea.

"Say, shall we go with overdrive?" I asked

"Yeah, here it goes!" Rean replied.

"OVERDRIVE!" We spoke in unison.

We suddenly got stronger together, Rean sliced and trust and slash all over the Cryptid. Soon Rean launched a powerful powerful furry of slashes all over the Cryptid and then I follow up with my own flurry of slashes and strikes. We both begin to use our S Craft at the same time and it has taken immensely damaged. Soon I imbue my Glaive with my Magic and toss it and it pierces through the Cryptid all over. Then a wider slash cross of a star launched immense damaged. Then Rean sword was glowing and then he zoom and launched a powerful sword technique and then landed wide slashes all over the Cryptid then, he let out a warcry, and then his sword was imbued with his power and then pierce through the Cryptid. His eyes were close, but once he open his eyes, firey phantom slashes appeared all over and then the Cryptid explode in a purple light

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Wintery Arrival)

"Wooow, now that was a powerful skill, you trying to show off now?" I asked.

"Well, not as much as you are." Rean answered before we gave each other a high five as we laughed.

"Those two are sure acting like brothers." Alisa said.

"They are, but I think it's wonderful." Emma added.

"Woohoo! You two are the best!" Millium winked.

"Anyways, we've done our requests for today." Sara said. "You guys know what to do."

"Yeah, it's back to the ship and report them." Rean replied.

Then Instructor Sara see the Lost Art Gem. She pick it up and I examine it and this one is Earth, Water and Wind. We called the Courageous and then waited for a few minutes and then the Courageous arrived.


Phew. All that hard work with the Cryptids. Being creative with the battles and techniques are hard to come up with you know. I think they should be strong enough for the upcoming now. Speaking off. Now's the time for the reveal of Levi's upgrade Crafts.


Crafts:

Penetrate Throw: Attack - (Set) - Line (M) -Delay 25+ C+ 20

Tornado Dance: Attack Attack (Set) - Area (S+) - Impede - Faint (50%) A+ 35

Aurora's Light: Support - Area (XL/Self) - CP+40 - STG/ATS/DEF/ATS↑ 25% - 40

Supercell Plunger - (Set) - Line (L) - Suction - Delay 40+ - DEF-50 - ATS-50% B+×2 40

Wave of Neptune (Set) - Line (L) - Freeze (100%) - Faint (100%) S+ 40

Sacred Light: Support - Self - STR/ATS/DEF/ATF/SPD+50%/Unleash (3 turns) 100

S-CRAFT:

Aries Galaxy Area (L) - Freeze (100%) - Faint (100%) SS