(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)

As we got back on the ship. We begin to discuss about the Losts Arts and who's gonna use it.

"Hmm... there are 5 Lost Arts in total. And it would consumed a large amount of EP." Laura said.

"Hmm... perhaps it would be useful if we can use our Arts user to use them?" Towa Suggested.

"Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. But do we know what kind of Arts they can use?" Alisa asked.

"Honestly. I'm not so sure. But if we want to find out. We should test it on the monsters within the Shirnes." Emm suggested.

"Right so the ones who mostly uses Arts are, Emma, Elliot, Alisa, Jusis and Levi." Machia said.

"Sounds like it." I nodded. "Guess I'll take this one." I then pick up the one it has Time, space Mirage one.

"Guess I'll take this one." Alisa pick up the Fire, Space and Wind one.

"I Suppse I'll use this one." Jusis pick up the Earth, Water and wind one.

"And I'll take... this one. Elliot got the Fire, Space and water one.

And guess this one is for me." Emma replied with the Fire, Time and Earth.

We each begin to look for a place to put it. There are Eight Slots. I used the Quarts I got. The Chakravarti Gem, The Brahma Gem, The Deus Gem, Diabolos Gem, Zeus, Aeolus Gem, and Mars Gem. Man this is going to be tough. I Don't want to get rid of them. But... I guess I'll temporarily remove the Brahma Gem. I place in the Lost Art. And According to my ARCUS. this Quart is called Lost Eden.

"Whoa. The one I had it called Lost Eden. It's a Holy Element." I blinked. "Holy crap!"

"What is it?" Rean asked.

"Thanks to the Anayaze that was upgraded to the ARCUS. We can see what are these Arts." Alisa answered and then she gasped "No way! My Lost Art is called Sol Eruption and it's a Sun Element. This one is an attack Arts!"

"Same with mine!" I replied

"Mine is called the Grail Burst and it's a Star Element. It's a Support Art for All." Emma replied.

"Mine is an interesting one." Jusis blink. "Mine is a Tempestuous Roar. Also a Support. And a Dragon Element."

"Dragon!?" Machias exclaimed.

"Mine is called Artemis' Tears. It's a Recovery Art and it's a Moon Element!" Elliot exclaimed.

"Whoa. those sounds incredible!" Rean exclaimed

"Indeed. These Arts will come in great handy too." Gaius nodded.

"And I guess it's a double bonus for us." Instructor Sara replied. "Perhaps we should thank whoever send us that request. Not only we got a lot stronger by defeating those Cryptids, but also we gain some pretty rare and most powerful Quartzs. But don't get too carried away. Casting those Arts consumed an enormous amount of EP. So it's possible they will be use Once in battle."

"Yeah, that's true." Emma nodded

"Still. Theses Arts will be proven very useful." Celine nodded

"Aside from knowing the information. What else can it tell us?" Instructor Sara asked.

"Hmm... Aside from the types of Attack, Support and Recovery. That's all we know." Elliot answered. "Maybe we should test it out."

"Yeah. Let's test them out when we go to the Shrines." Rean nodded

"So which one are we going?" I asked. "Dont forget. We already went to the Terra Shrine."

"Yeah. Maybe the Aria Shrine near Legram. So far I know you and Emma want to come. So Laura, Gaius and Alisa."

"Of course. Thank you, Rean." Laura nodded.

"Understood." Gaius nodded

"Let's get going, shall we?" Alisa nodded

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost Spirit Cavern)

And then we begin to head to the Aria Shrine. During the time pass. Rean told me about the Black Books I've gotten. He said, Instructor Thomas was looking into the books. And that if he ask if I could borrow them for the time being. I replied it's alright. Since I will be busy. And with that. We arrived at the Aria Shrine.

"All right. Let's resume our exploration of the Shrine." Rean said as he turn to us.

"We need to make our way to the door inside first, I believe?" Laura asked

"That's right, Laura." Emma nodded. "We should be able to use it to access the proving grounds deeper inside."

"Well, let's get going." Celine said.

We begin to make our way to the Shrine through the teleporter and then we begin to approach the door and then Celine begin to use her magic and then open the door.

"We should be able to go inside now." Emma said

"So deep within here lies a trail of sorts, correct?" Laura asked

"Yes. And it's only by overcoming this trial that we'll be able to get more ore." Celine answered

"There's no telling what we'll come up against on our way through. We should make sure we're ready for anything." Rean stated

"We probably will encounter that hooded guy again. Let's stay alert." I added

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

Then we begin to enter the Proving Grounds. As we are inside. I see mechanisms and pathways. As we walk the pathway. We see the mechanisms up close.

Rean Hummed "You think we're supposed to operate that thing over there?"

"I'd say so. Too bad it's so far away. Alisa, can you fire it?" Emma asked

"Sure. I'll give it a shot." Alisa nodded.

Alisa bring out her Orbal Bow and then fire at the mechanism and it cling. And then we were going up.

"Looks like we will be relying on you, Alisa." I said.

"Pretty much."

"Hmm... Do you guys think that each Shrine will have a mechanism different from weapon reaction"

"That maybe the case. So depending on which Shrine we go next. I should choose who will go." Rean nodded

We begin to continue going through the puzzle Proving Ground and counting on Alisa. We begin to encounter Monsters along the way. We begin to easily defeat them. Probably thanks to the battle against the Crypids. The Strong Monsters are fine enough. Still, we continue to go deeper and further into the Shrine. After many puzzles Solving. And Alisa firing. We begin to reach the depth.

"We're finally here!" Alisa smiled

"The second Zemerian Ore! This one looks just as big as the last one." Rean said "Ideally, we could simply walk up there and take it, but I doubt that's gonna happen."

"Yeah. Do you think that hooded man will appear whenever we arrived at the Zemurian Ore chamber?" I asked

"You guess correctly."

And then the mysterious man appeared.

"It's that guy!" Alisa exclaimed

"Greeting everyone of Class Vll. Are you ready for your next trial to get the Zemurian Ore?"

"Yes, of course." Rean said.

"Very well. Then let us begin."

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Unknown Threat)

And then the mysterious man summoned a Magic Knight. This Magic knight armor is different. This one appears to have red heavy armored and wielding an Axe.

"Here's our Magic Knight!" Celine pointed out

"It looks even stronger than the others we've fought!" Rean exclaimed as we draw our weapons.

"You are correct. This is the Magic Knight Heavy Ruby. Let your second trial begin." Said the Hooded Man replied as he teleported away.

"Here it comes!" I exclaimed

"Understood!" Laura nodded

The Magic Knight roared. and then we begin to prepared for battle. I link up with Gaius. Rean Link up with Emma, And Laura link with Alisa. Us Meele fighters begin to charge at the Magic Knight as it begin to swing it Axe but we dodge and strike at it all over. Alisa buff us with her Craft and I begin to do the same. Soon the Magic Knight buff itself and restore it's health. It begin to attack Millium and push her back. Laura launched a strong wide swing and slash. Follow up by Alisa and her Archery. The Magic Knight attack me and Gaius but Gaius protected me. Then I begin to swirl my Glaive and then use my upgraded Craft Wave of Neptune at it. I slice the water but it did do some damage onto it, follow by Gaius craft and launched a tornado at it. Rean then begin to zoom and strike with many slashes onto the Magic Knight.

"Everyone. I'm going to use the Lost Art!" Emma said. And then she begin to Cast it.

Suddenly a Card with the star symbol and the setting was stars in the night sky. Then Gears appears and then it was going fast but it's radiant light shine onto us. Then we see visions of time and in front of us we see the time clicking until it each to 12. Suddenly. I felt an incredible power like I can move twice as fast.

"Whoa, I feel invincible!" I exclaimed

"Let's go everyone!" Rean command

Soon we all begin to unleash our powerful attacks onto it and then soon the Magic Knight felt push back from us. We can move twice now it seems. Awesome! Laura Blade edge extended and launched a powerful swing strike. Rean with slahses. My swirling slashes along with Gaius's pierce. Millium's Airletgam punches. And Alisa Archery.

"Okay. Let's test this Lost Art of mine!" I smirked and then I begin to cast the Lost Art.

Then the entire scene change like that place we were in during the Trail of the Great Shadow. Then A card of the Holy appeared and then suddenly. Blades appeared from the sky and then landed around the Magic Knight and them a wide Magic circle appeared under it and rise up a pillar of rainbow light. Soon the Magic Knight explode into purple Light.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"Whoa..." I said in awe.

"So this is our respeful Lost Arts." Emma said in Awe.

"So Emma's Lost Arts allows us to move twice as fast before the foe can react. And Levi's Lost Art recreated the battlefield and launched an overwhelming power." Celine replied. "These Art truly earn their reputation."

"Rean. No doubt about it." Rean said as we withdraw our weapons. "Still. We won regardless."

"But it feels like the battle with the Crypids was a lot stronger then the Magic Knight we just faced." Laura said.

"Yeah. I guess we have gotten a lot stronger." Alisa sighed.

"Sounds like to me we will have a better chance for now on." Gaius replied. "And with that, another knight taken care of."

Millium giggled "Easy peasy!"

"It was a tough battle, but naturally, we emerge victorious." Laura nodded.

"Yeah. That's another trial overcome." Rean nodded

"Let's get the Ore, shall we?" I chuckled.

We notice that in front of us. There was a treasure chest. We open it and found 10,000 Mira and Special Quartz. Acala Gem, Impenetrable Shield, Flood, Sennin Gem, Mars Gem, Aeolus Gem, Zeus, Diabolos Gem, Deus Gem, Brahma Gem, and Chakravarti Gem. Three each again. We take them since it's a reward. We went to the stairs and then approached the Crystal Zumeria Ore and then we carefully remove it and got the Zemerian Ore.

"This means we are one step closer to acquiring a new weapon for Valimar." Laura said.

"Yeah. Thank goodness we've got enough people to carry it back." Rean nodded

"Yep. That means two more shines to go. The Ignis Shrine and the Aqua Shrine. Let's get out of here, shall we?" I nodded

Soon we begin to carry the Crystal Zemurian Ore out of the Shrine through the teleporter and exit the Shrine. We begin to place it in the create. Then Rean decided to go to the Aqua Shrine. Considering the weaponry Choice. This time it's gonna be Elliot and Instructor Sara. Once we arrived. We begin to enter the Shrine.

"We should be able to obtain our third Zumerian Ore Crystal here, right?" Laura asked

"I don't see why not. Let's head towards the door inside like we always do." Rean answered.

Soon, we encounter a Treasure Chest just we were going to leave. As we open it. Inside was

Just like before. We use the teleporter there and then begin to arrived at the door where Celine open it with her magic. We begin to follow the path and there's a LOT of water. Well it's called the Aqua Shrine for nothing.

"Maybe we need switsuit for this." I replied

"Proooobably not." Elliot replied

We continue the pathway and took down some monsters and then found a new mechanism. It look like like the Aria Shrine but upclose.

"Huh? What's this?" Rean asked

"I'm guessing it's the key for the water level. It seems you need a weapon like mine to use it." I answered

"Then we'll be counting on you, Levi."

I use my Glaive and then activate the Switch. It close the waterworks and the we begin to go down. We begin to use the ladder then go down. We continue to go down and some part to go up for Treasure hunt. We continue going up and down and the pathway and defeating monsters. Soon we begin to go down to the lower level and then see the pathway to the depth. We soon arrived at it.

"And there would be our third crystal." Laura said.

"We're not done just yet, though." Celine

"And guessing that he might be here." I said.

"And this means I do not need to inform you then. But I should Inform you that this one will be a little more difficult." Said the Mysterious man's voice.

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Unknown Threat)

And then a magic Knight appeared. However, this one looks different. It look more armored and had four hands like that Magic Knight in Ymir.

"This feels like the strongest Magic Knight yet!" Emma informed us.

"I'm always eager to fight a worthy foe!" Laura smirked

"You and me both, Laura." I smirked.

"Strong as it may be, we can't let it get the better of us!" Rean stated as we draw our weapons.

The Magic Knight Roared. I link up with Elliot. Rean link up with Instructor Sara and Laura and Emma link up. and then Rean, Emma, buff everyone while Instructor Sara buff herself and then we begin to charge and clash with the magic Knight as the Magic Knight. Soon the Magic Knight call down Thunder and strike us and we took quite the hit. Emma Cast the Crescent Moon to repel just in case while the Magic Knight swings many of it's sword while we dodge and counter it. Soon the Magic Knight buff itself. Elliot cast his Arts and then strike at the Magic Knight. Soon as the Magic Knight going to attack Elliot. I got in front of him and then once the Magic Knight weapon got in contact with my Galive. I launched a powerful Counterattack and push it back and collapse on the floor.

"Phew! Thanks Levi!" Elliot sigh of relief

"No problem, Elliot." I smiled.

Then us Melee fighter begin to attack the Magic Knight as got up and then push us back. I dodge and counter and we continue to attack it with Arts and strength and skills. Soon we begin to use our S crafts on it and give it immense damaged. The Magic Knight roared and buff itself. Then it called forth Thunder and deal damage to itself. But then I call thunder again and push us back.

"Okay. Here goes!" Elliot said as he begin to cast his Lost Art.

Then the background change and we see a golden moon and then the Card of the Moon appeared. Then a giant created magic circle appeared under the moon and then the Moon shine and we were bath in a magical light all of us are healed.

"That what I call a Light show! Thanks Elliot!" I cheered.

The Magic Knight roared.

"No problem. But I need time to recovered my EP." Elliot sighed

"We got you Elliot. Just be careful and watch yourself." Instructor Sara said.

"Right!" Elliot nodded.

The Magic Knight slam its sword at us but we dodge and then strike it back with our slashes and strength. As the Magic Knight begin to call Thunder again. Emma cast Crescent Moon on us and it repel it back. Emma did it again and then Laura stab the ground and a blade appeared under the Magic Knight. While Rean and Instructor Sara launch their combined attacks together. Rean launched projections and then charge and reappeared through the Magic knight with many phantom slashes while Instructor Sara summon Purple Lighting and then fire lighting bullets and lighting flash strike on the Magic Knight. I begin to Buff everyone with Aurora's Light. Alisa then Emma launched her S craft onto the Magic Knight. Follow by Instructor Sara and one for Laura. Soon the Magic Knight explode into a purple light.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"Phew. That Magic Knight is more tougher then I thought." I wipe my sweat.

"Yeah. No kidding. Still, that Lost Art of Elliot really is amazing." Rean nodded

"Hehe. It was certainly something I'll admit." Elliot giggled.

"And with that. We defeated the Magic Knight. So is everyone okay?" I asked

"I think so." Laura answered

"Thank goodness." Emma sigh of relief.

"Well, that's three trials overcome." Celine replied. "Let's go and get what we came here for."

And then there was the Treasure Chest and it was how it was last time with the Quartz and Mira. We begin to head up the stairs and then grab the Crystal Zemurian Ore.

"Okay, thats's three we got. And one more to go. The final one is Ignis Shrine." I replied as I wrap my arms behind my back.

"Agreed. Let's head back and get ready before going on to the final one." Rean nodded. We begin to carry the Oe back to the ship with the teleporter and then call for the Courageous. Once we did and taken a break. We begin to head into Ignis Shrine. It took about 15 minutes to get there on ship. The team this one is going to be Jusis, Instructor Sara and Fie. As we arrive and pass back the puzzles and monster and reach to the top where the depth is. We arrive at the final stop. We enter the Ignis Shrine.

(Trails of Cold Steel II - Spirit Cavern)

"Well, here we are. The Fourth Spirit Shrine." Rean said to us.

"I'm pretty sure that was obvious. But we're almost done." I said.

We begin to head down the stairs and to the pathway. Well it's just there like that? Well Celine use her magic and it open.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

We arrive at the Ignis Shrine Proving Ground.

"Phew. It's a little hot in here." Rean said.

"Well it is a shrine with the fire element." Celine replied.

I look down to my left. "That. And there's Lava here."

"We should be careful here." Emma advise.

"Right. Let's go." Rean nodded

We nodded and then press forward and then taking down some monsters blocking our path. Then we went up the stairs and then we found a flame lamp.

"What kinda flame lamp is this?" Rean asked.

"If I had to guess. It's a switch for the unpassable stoned we pass by." I shrug. "Maybe we should try your weapon Rean."

"If you say so." Rean said as he brought his Tachi and slash the flame lamp and then the unpassable bridge became passable. "So it looks like we need a weapon like mine to trigger it. Alright. Leave it to me, everyone."

We begin to follow the newly open path and then we begin to look around and then begin to take down the monsters that was in our way. Soon we begin to explore around for any flame lamp. But as we walk around. It's a lot easier then the rest of the Shrine. Soon we arrived at the depth.

"Well, here we are." Rean said.

"There it is. Our fourth crystal of Zemurian Ore. All that remains is to overcome the final trial, and it will be ours!" Laura nodded

"Yeah. The final Trial." I added

"And the final trial will begin indeed." And then the mysterious man appeared.

"Are you going to summon a Magic Knight?"

"Normally, I was going to."

"What do you mean?" Rean asked

Then me and Emma felt a familiar presence.

"Wait." I called out

"This feels like…!" Emma look surprised

"Ah, so you two notice. Why don't you come out from hiding, Witch of the Abyss." The Mysterious man look up.

"Heehee. Oops. You caught me."

"Up there!" Sara pointed and then see Grianos.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - The Witch of the Abyss)

"Grianos?" Emma asked

"What are you doing here Vita?!" I growled

Then a projection of Vita appeared

"Aww. There's no need to be so wary of me. Although I must admit. I was not expecting that this mysterious man to appear in the Shrine. Let alone clouded my sight." Vita replied

The mysterious man chuckled.

"What really brought you here? How did you even know this place existed? Even I didn't until Celine told me..." Emma asked

"Unlike you, I'm a fully-fledged witch, in the truest sense of the world. As such, I kno . Far more than a trainee like you could even begin to imagine." Vita answered with a grin.

Emma gulp.

"Hmph. Sounds like you've long known all there is to know about this place." Celine muttered

"More than you and the elder do, in fact. And I'm sure Levi there knows about this place too." Vita said as she turn to me.

"Well… I won't deny that." I sighed

"Oh, I know! Why don't I take this opportunity to enlighten you on a fun little something? That being the true purpose of the Hexen Clan to which we belong." Vita suggest as she open her hand and a light glow and shine upon me and my classmates.

"What is this light?!" Laura look surprised

"A flash grenade?!" Fie asked

"No. T-This is…!" Emma eye widen

"Something's flowing into my head…" Rean said and then appeared a vison.

A visit of the Spirit Shrine and revealed two figures. They were talking about the crystal and the discussion about the final battle draws near.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"What did I just see…? Another one of someone's memories?" Rean asked

"Whatever it was, I witnessed it as well. And I presume that blond-haired woman in it must be…" Laura trailed off

"That shouldn't have been possible… Just what did you DO for us to see that?!" Emma asked

"Think of it as a special treat from me. Ordinarily, only the Ashen Awakener would have been able to see it, although I honestly don't know how Levi was able to see it with the Ashen Awakener. I'm guessing it must be his power, though I can't say for certain. But I allowed the rest of you to see it, too. As for what it is… it's a glimpse of the truth regarding what really happened during the War of the Lions." Vita answered

"The truth? Then that really was a memory from…" Rean trailed off.

"Dreichels the Lionheart, Yes. And the woman with him was the Lance Maiden, Lianne Sandlot. During the war, they, too had to borrow the strength of the Divine Knight. And they were drawn into a conflict between fragments of the Great Power. Just like Rean and Crow during this war." Vita replied

"Wait. There's no way the War of the Lions involved Divine Knight battles!" Rean exclaimed

"If that had been the case, surely the world would know of it!" Jusis stated

"I'm afraid Vita is right." I sighed. "The Fragments of the Great Power are destined to be drawn to one another, forced to collide, over and over again… Those dark times Erebonia is going through have repeated themselves since time immemorial… And every time, the truth of what happened disappears from the memories of all… That's is how the true purpose of the Hexen Clan, To operate and manage that part of that 'system'. In other words… for Rean and the others to understand… The Hexen Clan's purpose was to erase all the memorize of the Divine Knights from the public so that people can't use its powers again. Am I right?" I asked and explain.

"No way..." Rean gasped

"Hahaha. You answered correctly and beautifully. That is the purpose of the Hexen Clan indeed. Makes me wonder how you know such information. Regardless. That is the truth. Not that I would expect an apprentice and her familiar to know anything about that." Vita replied and look at Emma. "The Elder knows, of course, but she chose not to share the knowledge with you likely fearing it would be a burden. But how pitiful is it to have lived for the sake of fulfilling your duty as a witch without knowing what that duty really is? I almost feel sorry for you."

"I…" Emma sadden as she close her eyes.

"Hmph. I'd heard you were a sadist, but I wasn't expecting you to be this cruel." Sara scoff.

"Don't look away Emma. There's no need to be afraid of accepting the truth!" Rean said.

"Rean?" Emma sniffed

"Oh?" Vita asked

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - A Quiet Descision)

"I know what it's like to be afraid of accepting new revelations about who I am or about my past. I feel like once I know, life will never be the same again. Maybe that's true. But there's one thing that I can believe in beyond a shadow of a doubt: That my classmates and all the people who've stood by me through everything that we've been through… will keep standing by me to the very end and accept me for who I am, no matter what!" Rean smiled

Emma eye widen.

"Haha. He's right Emma. Honestly. I feel the same way as well. But Rean beat me to the punch." I smiled

"Yeah. Everyone accepted me despite my past as a jaeger." Fie smiled

"Hold your head up high, Emma. There's nothing in this world that could stop us from proudly standing at your side until the bitter end." Laura smiled

"I… I don't know what to say…" Emma smiled

"Well Said. Ashen Awakener." the Mysterious man said. "The world itself no doubt will have a bright future through the dark times. Now, little witch. What will you do?" He look at Emma.

Emma think enough as she close her eyes and then look at Vita serious. "Vita. Thanks to you, I've finally noticed the change in my own feelings."

"Change?" Vita asked

"I enrolled at Thors to fulfilled my duty as a witch. I won't deny that. Nor will I deny that until that point, I effectively lived to carry out that duty, obeying all I was taught without question. But that's the past. Now, I feel very different. Now, I want to live a life of my own together with the classmates I've been fortunate enough to meet. I'm no longer the person I used to be!" Emma respond.

"Emma. " Celine replied

Instructor Sara whistled. "You go, Emma!"

"Heh. That's one way to steel your resolve." Jusis grin,

"That's the vice class president we know!" Rean smiled

"Thank to you obviously." I chuckled.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Lucifen Lied)

"Heehee… I'm impressed. You've matured a lot more than I was expecting during your time at the academy. But let's put that to the test, shall we? I haven't had the opportunity to train you in some time, so this is as good a chance as any. To see what you're capable of now." Vita eyes look sadist. "You wouldn't mind, Mr. Mysterious man?"

"By all means." He answered

"Thank you." Vita begin to wave her hands as she cast a spell. "Dance, Dance, my sweet little bird. Behold, your master's foes... Bare your fangs and rise your Talons."

Then the projection of Vita disappeared and suddenly Griados begin to be surrounded by dark purple and dark blue aura

"What the-" "Everyone, get back! Quickly!" Celine exclaimed

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

And then the light engulf the scene and then Grianos turn into a giant monstrous bird.

"Ugh!" Rean growled

"It grew?! What did she do to it?" Laura asked

"It's called Called Savant Valse! It allows a witch to pour an incredible amount of Mana into their familiar! I'd imagine she's given it more power than even a cryptid possesses." Emma explain

"Let this be your final trial, Class Vll." Said the mysterious man.

"Heeheeehee…. Well, then, Emma. Let's see what you're capable of. Show me if you have the strength to back up your words!" Vita respond

"Please, everyone! Lend me your power!" Emma requested

"You've got it!" Rean respond.

"Leave it to us!" Laura replied

"Let's kick this bird's ass!" I smirked

Then I combat Link with Emma and then as Rean combat link with Laura and Sara combat link with Jusis. Rean, Jusis, and I buff the group as us Melee fighters charged at Grinos and then crash while Emma and Fie support from a distance. Emma begin to launched her new S craft onto Grianos and wow it look amazing. Soon Grianos launched a powerful aura wave to push us back but me and Fie dodge it and counter-attack it. I use Tornado Dance and then strike at it's chest. Grinos tried to peck me but I repel it and kick it's head as I backflip. Soon Laura and the others join in as they begin to launch their Crafts at Grianos. Grianos flap it's wings into an attack. Instructor Sara shoot her bullets from the distance as Emma launched her Arts at Grianos. Then Rean channel flames at Grianos and strike. Jusis imbue his Sword with green energy and then launch a swift jab onto Grianos then buff itself and restore part of it's health. But that won't be enough. Soon we begin to unleash our S craft at it. Grianos launched a powerful shockwave to push us back. I use my magic and created a barrier to protect my team. Soon Giranos flap it's wings and form a small tornado. Emma launch her Magic Blade at it and pierce it. Soon We continue to strike at it.

"Let's Dance!" I said as I felt power flowing through me and Emma.

"OVERDRIVE!" Me and Emma shouted in a union. Then I zoomed and launched lighting speed phantom Slashes and Emma Cast powerful Arts onto Grianos and then Emma Buff me and I was power up. Then I imbue my Glaive with my magic and then toss it at Grianos with fast slashes and then a Star Cross symbol appeared on it and launched a powerful attack, forcing it to screech.

"Let's Dance Everyone!" I shouted for a burst attack.

Everyone quoted and then we all launched all out on Grianos with a union strike. Then Emma begin to unleash her S craft again on Grianos. Grianos explode in a purple light.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - The Witch of the Abyss)

"Ugh… Did we defeat it?" Rean asked

"It felt as though we did, at least." Laura replied

"Impressive, it seems you CAN back up your words." Vita replied

Everyone look and then see Griados is struggling as he is flying.

"It looks pretty worn out." Fie comment

"I'm surprised Grianos can even fly after that. You don't plan to keep on fighting, do you?" Celine asked

Vita projection appeared as she sighed. "No, I think that will do for today? Poor Grianos needs a rest for one thing."

"Vita…" Emma trailed off

"Well, Emma, you've demonstrated the strength of your resolve. Still, I don't think you need to remind you… that resolve only gains worth when it's seen through to the end." Vita replied

"I know. I'll find a path through life on my own and I WILL stop you!" Emma replied

"I'm sure you will." Jusis grin.

"Ah yes, Vita. Did you get my message I had Crow tell you?" I smirked.

"Heehee. I can't see you succeeding in that regard, but feel free to try. I'll leave the last of the treasures in your hands." Vita replied "I'll see you again soon—at the Infernal Rite." Vita replied and then teleported Grianos out.

"Whew… she's finally gone." Sara sighed

"I'm curious as to what she was referring to in her parting words, however…" Laura replied

"Yeah… what's this 'Infernal Rite' Suppose to be?" Rean wondered. "Levi, do you know what she means?"

"Hmm… Inferno Rite…" I begin to think for a moment. And then click. "Uh oh… Let's just say things will get crazy in Halmdallr."

"Then this may not be good."

"Well, you all pass the trial of the Zemerian Ore. Take the Ore and be on your way. We'll meet again when Hell returns." Then the mysterious man vanished.

"Hell return?" I asked.

"Do you think he's referring to the Inferno Rite?" Rean asked

"It's possible. But I can't help how much more she knows. And about what?" Emma sighed

"What an unpleasant woman." Celine muttered

"Regardless. We pass the final trial. We should take the Ore." I pointed out.

"Yeah, your right." Rean nodded

Ans there is the Treasure Chest and then we received the same amount. We head to the Ore and we got it.

"All right. We got our Forth Ore. Which means we've been to every Spirit Shrine we're able to visit." I said.

"Yeah. This should be plenty to make Valiamr's new Tachi." Rean nodded. "Now we just need to get this back to George and help him with his work however we can."

"Indeed. We'll need to contact Professor Schmidt to request his assistance, too." Emma Added

"Shall we hurry right back to the Courageous, then?" Laura asked.

"Yep. Let's go." I nodded

Then we begin to exit the last Shrine. We contact the Courageous and then they pick us up.


Well, that's that. With Valimar's new Tachi will be ready. And with that. The group can liberate Trista!


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All-out attack: Let's dance Everyone!