(Trails of Cold Steel IV opening - Ashitaw no Kiseki)
In the scenes of the ocean, then the plains, a railway, a pathway with dark clouds.
Omae no name o torimodose
Get back Get up
Sono te ni ashita o torimodose
Sitting by a dead twisted tree lies someone with a mask.
Next scene shown us dark skys and the clouds with airships flying forward
Next scene was shown Juna in Crossbell taking an elevator looking sad.
Oikomare wana ni ochite iku
The next scene take Musse looking at Ordis.
I don't know why
SHOOTO
The next scene takes us to Kurt looking at the Vander's home.
suru kairo shikou teishi
How do I live
The next scene takes us to Altina and the Blackwork shop.
Kakodake miteru me o
The next scene takes us to Venti with a mysterious enchanted forest.
akete mo
The next scene is Ash in Hamel.
How do I break?
The next scene is Cedric looking at Helmdallr.
RIGURETTO sokonashi no numa
Next shown the 6 are moving of Juna, Musse, Kurt, Altina, Venti, Ash, and Cedric.
Next shown Ouroboros with Campanella, Mcburn, Vita, Sharon, Mariabelle, Shirley, Tartaglia (Who is smirking and surrounded by water form into weapons), Stahlritter, Arianrhod.
Nikushimi ni oboroete
And next scene was Erebonia Emblem with a mysterious symbol And just appeared is Liam Randolph who offer his hand. Next is Black Alberich, Claire, Lechter, Rufus. And Gilith Osborne with the Ebon Knight
Tojite Iku noroi no SAAKURU
And then flipping the Tachi revealed a masked person.
Nomareru
Behind the masked person was Levi Sullivan who wrap his arms behind the masked soldier who open his eyes sadden
Na kanitore
and then vanished. Then put the Tachi away
Ashita e no kodou
and the mask breaks and revealed the face of Rean Schwarzer and the scene from red return to color. Then the faces of Juna, Kurt, Altina, Venti, Musse and Ash, along with Cedric.
(Aaaah)
Rean Schwarzer open his eyes who hair is turn white. And then Levi appeared open his arms and smiled and hug Rean and his powers flash to change the scene.
Get back Get up
Kuyashiku te Kurushiku te kanashiku te
Just for you
Sabishiku te koishiku te sakebidasu
Breaking you
Kotaeteru yonde iru ano koe ga
Torimodose soon te ni omae no name o
Then Rean ran towards a black mist with Levi and then Ash appeared who are performing his S craft. Next is Altina, next is Kurt, Next is Musse, next is Juna, Next is Venti, next is Cedric, Next was Levi, and next is Rean.
Then it caused a golden explosion which taken them to the next scene. Rean and Levi have their eyes closed as they have each others back. Hands intertwine with each others. Then both lifted their heads together. The old Class Vll on the left side, The right side is Elie, Lloyd, KeA. Next is Estelle, Joshua and Renne. Then appeared is Valimar in the stars. Then Rean and Levi's hands glow as raise their hands and Levi jump and appeared Valimr in a new armor and Levi's golden Light with the New Class VII at his side.
(Levi's pov)
I remember what happened that very day. I was suddenly put to sleep. And then when I woke up. The new Class Vll fell into a coma after that battle… and then… Rean was kidnapped… my heart stopped for the most horrible news. The Great Twilight has begun… Millium's death… I couldn't believe it. Osborne… Alberich… Ouroboros… Claire… George… all of you… I won't forgive you! Yet why… why did this happen… how could I let this happen again… no… I must stop being negative… I must… rescue Rean!
On that very day… a few moments have passed… and suddenly… Crown Prince Cedric suddenly fell from the sky and onto Emma's village. Eryn village. Home to the Hexen Clan. We don't know how that happen. But… we need to stand up and fight… to avenge Millium.
(Liam pov)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Break In )
Two weeks have passed and I begin to set up everything. While that. I end up assisting both Osborne and Ouroborus. Even interact with them. And of course the part with Campanella. Right now. I'm in Orchis Tower. Waiting for Lloyd and his team to in infiltrating Orchis Tower to extract information that was sent here. I even check on Levi and Class VII in secret. Venti fell unconscious with the rest of new Class VII. Which is surprised. While Levi was angry, took his frustration elsewhere. But he returned back to normal. I should still observe him and see what will he do. There is no doubt he wants to kill Osborne, Ouroboros, Alberich. But they will die in due time. Of course, he will forgive Clare, Sharon and George soon. While the past weeks. Everything is going as planned for both side of heroes and villains with everything they need. While waiting alongside Mariabell. The time to begin.
"I still don't understand why that data from Heimdallr was sent here of all places." Lloyd said.
"It's simple really. It's because I requested it of the governor-general and a certain source." Alberich said as he appeared along with Clare.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)
"I'm Claire Rievelt, Railway Military Police. I recognize the two of you, Lloyd Bannings and Elie MacDowell. You must be Estelle Bright, meaning the one next to you is Joshua Bright, correct?" Claire asked as she glare.
"Who? Nah, you must have mixed us with some other people." Estelle casually said that. Hehe. I like this girl.
"If it's all the same, I think we'll avoid confirming our identifies for now." Joshua said
"Oh that's perfectly fine. I'm actually quite impressed you were able to pinpoint this terminal's location. I suppose the Faceless Taught you well." Alberich smirk.
"What did you say!?" Estelle change mood now.
"Wait, I recognize you…" Joshua growled
"A key figure in Ouroboro's Thirteen Factories project, you led a team of Gnomes of Erebonia. But then you betrayed the society to join forces with the Blood and Iron Chancellor, didn't you? Chief of the Black Workshop?" Renne replied.
Ahh. I love this girl too.
"Haha… precisely. I worked closely with the formal Third Anguis of Ouroboros- the Faceless. I even had him test my automated miniature combat shells. He proved very useful in the Hamel project, as well. Hard to beleive that was 14 years ago." Alberich smirked
"What are you talking about?" Josha asked
"Does that mean you helped the Professor start the Hundred-Day War?!" Estelle asked
"Seems like there's a lot of buried secrets. I'm guessing the data here is the key to dragging the rest of the skeletons out of your closet." Renne replied.
"Yes, actually. If you can break the code, then by all means, do whatever you wish on the data." Alberich said "Ah, however, before you can do that, you'll need to face the four of us."
And that's our cue.
"The four of you?" Lloyd asked
"He means us, Lloyd Banning." I respond from their back.
"Oh hohoho! Why, hello there, everyone! Long time no see." Mariabell said as me and she appeared.
Then the hero group turn around and then see me and Mairabell on the other side where Claire and Alberich were at.
"Wh-Why… What are YOU doing here Bell?!" Elie exclaimed.
"Oh don't be like that. It's been a while since we've seen each other. Two years or so? And it looks like you're up to your neck in trouble, just like I knew you'd be."
"So you've finally come back to Crossbell…" Lloyd muttered. "But what are you doing with these two? And who is that with you?"
KeA gasp. "Everyone! Please be careful with that man! Among everyone in this room. He's the most dangerous! I can sense he holds incredible power!"
"My my, the formal Zero Child had notice. Color me impressed." I replied as I blink. "You can call me Liam Randolph. It's a pleasure to meet you all."
"Are you an Enforcer from the society?" Lloyd asked
"Sadly, he isn't. Although we do wish actually. He's someone cooperating with both Ouroboros and the Blood and Iron Chancellor." Mariabell answered for me.
"Hehe. You're too kind Mariabell. Ouroboros does sound like a fun thing. It's a pity I can't. Considering I don't have the qualification of an Enforcer." I replied. "But if I am an Enforcer to Ouroboro. I would respond with. "I'm Enforcer No." Something. Liam Randolph. As well as the title. But it does give me an idea though. Anyway, Judging from your faces. Your wondering why Ouroboros Is not fighting the Imperial Government, aren't you?"
"How did you-"
"Allow me to explain the memo." Mariabell replied inteurpted Lloyd. "Ouroboros is now allied with Mister Blood and Iron. Or perhaps, it would be more accurate to say Ouroboros surrendered to him."
"Say what!?" Estelle exclaimed. "Since when does the society just roll over like that?"
"If that's the case, then what happened at Helmdallr…" Joshua trailed off.
"Yes. It was the declaration of the alliance between Chancellor Osborne and Ouroboros. And Lord Liam here is participating with us. The Beginning of the Great Twilight." Alberich smirked.
"Lord Liam?" Lloyd asked
"The Great Twilight?" Elie gulp.
"That's one heck of a creepy name." Renne muttered
"Oh, now I get it." Kea respond. "So that's what that weird black wave was."
"Oh-ho!" Mariabell replied as me and her got closer to the group. "You could see it, even though you lost your power as a sept-terrion? My family's little pet project continues to impress."
"Kea is not just some project!" Elie argued.
"It's okay, Elie." KeA said. "It's true I started out as a project. But that aside, there are some things I'm grateful to Bell for. It's thanks to her that I was able to meet you, Lloyd, and everyone else."
"Okay, she's literally the sweetest, positive and adorable little girl." I replied with a smile.
"You really have grown up. And in such a short time…" Mairabell replied
"Aww, is someone feeling happy like a parent feeling gratitude to their children growing up well?"
"Perhaps. In any event, I'm surprised the Bright family here, too. I'm particularly pleased to meet you, No. XV, the Angel of Slaughter."
"The Pleasure's all mine." Renne got up. "I've been wanting to meet the one who took that twisted professor's spot. I can tell from a glance… you're somehow even more rotten than he was."
"Oh, dear me. Coming from you, I'll take that as a compliment."
"Of course, you would. Considering how lovely and yet twisted as a sadist you are." I replied as I shrug.
"Hohoho, you flatter me, Lord Liam."
And then Lloyd and his pals prepared their weapons.
"Forget about her Renne!" Estelle replied.
"Agreed, right now, we need to focus on getting that data." Joshua agreed with his lover.
"And if they're here to stop us, we won't hesitate to fight back!" Lloyd added
"Renne, KeA! Don't worry! We'll take care of them!" Elie nodded
"Heh, heh. Oh, is that so? We'll just see about that, now won't we?" Alberich smirked and then appeared his combat
"What the-" Estelle respond in surprised
"A combat Shell! Though it's different from the kind the professor used." Joshua explained
"That Black Rabbit girl had one of those things, too!" Lloyd added
"Ah, right. I've forgotten you fought with Rean and Altina two years ago." I said.
"One might refer to this one as the origin of the other models you've seen." Alberich said as his combat shell changed into combat mode. "It's been quite some time since I lasted Zoa Balor in battle. I'm curious to see how it performs against the Divine Blade's daughter, two formal Enforcers and the SSS."
Then Mariabell summoned her Staff along with the doll as her minions.
"Rosenberg dolls!" Elie exclaimed
"You made the old man's doll into your minions?!" Renne growled
"Oh, I just couldn't help myself, being an alchemist and all. We may both play with dolls, but my tea party are a little more deadly than yours." Mariabell answered
"Considering we're speaking about deadly. I suppose I'm the most dangerous guest at this tea party." I replied.
And then I place my hand went into the small portal from my chest and then I pull out Eclipsa and then swing it and cause a small shockwave of my strength and place it over my neck. (Like Auralie's combat pose)
"What the heck! Did he pull the sword RIGHT out of his chest?!" Estella exclaimed
"Fancy trick, huh?" I asked as I chuckled. "You all should heed KeA's warning. As she said. I'm more dangerous among the four of us. I'll try to hold back my strength. Considering I MIGHT accidentally kill you during our little fun."
"Tsk!" Lloyd clenches his teeth.
"I can sense a small glimpse of an indomitable aura within him. This isn't good…" Joshua muttered "He looks like he has more experience in battle."
"Not only that… that sword of his holds great power. An otherworldly power and great strength." KeA added
"That's right. I don't normally use this prize sword. But let me see while holding back, of how strong you all can withstand." I respond.
"Please, the three of you. That's enough playing around. We're wasting time." Claire said as she got her Orbal Gun out and then use the Curse's power.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Endure Grief)
"I am the Icy Maiden, Claire Reveldt. On my authority as a member of the Ironblood. You're all under arrest for illegally accessing a restricted area."
"Here they come!" Estelle shout out.
"Be careful everyone!" KeA added
"Activate combat links! We will overcome this, no matter what!" Lloyd respond.
And then I use my 'craft' of this world.
"Now, crush them!" I command and then a wave of command and starry wave buff Mariabell, Claire, and Albeirch and then charge and attack at our heroes. Estelle and Joshua both are distracting Claire and Albeirch while Lloyd and Elie are distracting me and Mariabell. Elie shoot Orbal energy onto me and Mariabell and I easily deflect them while Mariabell launches out her attacks and then I end up clashing with Lloyd and then I easily push him back.
"Grk!" Lloyd wink in pain from being push back.
"Lloyd!" Elie exclaimed
"Eyes on the battlefield Elie." Mairabell said and then her doll begin to attack.
And then I end up clashing with Lloyd again and then he use one of his crafts at me and I've taken some damage of it but then I use my own craft. I stealth my sword into its Scabbard and then unleash a projection slash of celestial energy onto Lloyd and then he froze first and once I stealth my Sword as it click. Then slashes appeared and harm Lloyd.
And then a magical attack and I dodge them. And then one of them use a Mirage spell on me and I have taken some damage and then I send out a sword projection from a distance as my regular attacks and then I end up crashing and slashing with Lloyd. He's good at being in defense move but I easily overwhelm him and then I even flip and caught him off guard and then swirl and position myself to strike and then charge and push Lloyd back onto Elie.
"You would forgive me for that, right Mariabell?" I asked
"Of course. We are on the battlefield. As long you don't kill dear Elie." Mariabell replied
"Oh trust me, I won't"
"Damn…" Lloyd got up and help Elie up. "He's stronger than he looks. He wasn't joking about holding back. He's on a whole other level! If we don't do something quick, we won't be able to escape."
"Right. Then we should focus on drawing the both of them together to attack." Elie said and then she fire at me and I deflect it and then Lloyd use his craft and charge at and Elie follow up and then Mairabell use her craft onto them and then I send a sword projection onto them as they both dodge and taken damage and then Elie use her craft and let an upper slash kick onto me and Mariabell and then Lloyd use one of his craft at me and push me back.
"Now we're getting somewhere." I smirked. "Not bad."
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - )
"Okay!" Then we all heard KeA say something. "The last matrix is finished!"
"Nice! I disable the Data protection!" Renne nodded and click
"Access granted. Beginning download of classified data."
"Oh my…" Mariabell respond.
"That was fast…" I blink.
Alberich couldn't help but laugh. "I am certainly impressed."
"After all we been through, that better not be just a bunch of junk data." Estelle replied
"I doubt it I don't think they had the time to set us up under these circumstances." Elie said.
"It's true. But allow me to give you a heads up. When you read the data, be warned. You will read a piece of shocking and disturbing information." I replied as I look serious. "As a detective Lloyd Bannings, I expect you to… well… you know."
"Judging by the way they're acting, it's like they don't really care if we get this info." Joshua said.
"But why? Why go to such lengths to cover things up and then let us learn the truth?" Lloyd wondered "The truth about what happened in Heimdallr. Both on the surface and behind the scenes."
Alberich chuckled. "Simple. Because we already achieve our goals there two weeks ago. It doesn't make the slightest difference if you learn the details. There's no way to change the outcome."
"Trust me. It is horrific. I should know because I witness that horrible event." I sighed as my eyes gleam to the left.
"Download complete."
"We got it." Llyod said.
"We've secured an escape route! Let's move!" Joshua stated
"Renne, KeA! Grab your stuff and start running!" Estelle nodded
"Gotcha!" KeA nodded
"Yeah, yeah. I'm coming!" Renne said and then they begin to leave but Elie stop to look at Maribell one last time.
"It's good to see you again, Bell. However, you're the absolute worst!" Elie remarked
Mariabell put away her staff. "Teehee! Why thank you! I wholeheartedly agree. Love you, Elie. We'll see each other again soon."
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Roots of Scars)
And then she left and we group up.
"That was quite the entertaining encounter. It's not every day you meet so many interesting people." Alberich said. "Through it seemed like there was a touch of drama in the end."
"I suppose so. It's a bit of a long story. But what's between me and the SSS is none of your concern." Mariabell replied. "Don't worry. It won't stop me from helping with the Great Twilight and the Rivalries. Though I'm none too pleased about having to work alongside someone who stole hundreds of years of technology from my family."
Alberich laugh. "I take it you're talking about the homunculus technology? Well, you don't have any grounds to complain there. After all, where did the technology for your Cradle came from? On top of that, your use of Septium veins for the Wisdom project seems suspiciously familiar."
"Oh, touche! Teehee!"
"Perhaps we make a good team after all."
"Considering how twisted the two of you are. It makes sense you two get along." I replied.
Then we heard a ringtone.
"Ah, pardon me." Claire said and then she begin to speak with Lechter.
"The Icy Maiden, hm? She certainly piqued my interest." Mariabell said. "Despite her title, it's clear she can only just barely hold her feelings in. She's walking a thin tightrope."
"Well, many events have transpired in such a short time." Alberich nodded. "Events both fateful and final that cannot be undone."
"And yet, despite all of that. Deep down. She's on the verge of collapse." I replied. "Not just her. But Lechter as well. And due to her indecisiveness. She can't even tell what is right in front of her. Including the resolve. Secretly grappled with guilt for simply allowing the Great Twilight to be ushered in and doing nothing to stop it. Poor girl."
And right on cue where I heard Millium's voicemail. And now she begin her outburst in tears. And then I begin to comfort her. After comforting Claire on her outburst. She regains her composure and then we begin to leave.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - In the Darkness of Ignorance)
But I also begin to look into Rean's condition and about where Mcburn is chatting with Crow and Duvalie.
"So how are you guys doing?" I asked and then I teleported to the Black Workshop.
"Ah, looks who's here." Mcburn replied.
"Lord Liam…" Duvalie replied.
"Nothing much. We're just chatting." Crow answered.
Mcburn slightly turn to Valimar. "So what's your plan now that shit's about to go down?"
"About that?" Crow answered as he shrug. "My contract's up. I'm nobody's pawn anymore. Right now. I'm just the Azure Awakener. And that means I've got my own role to play. At least for what little time we've got before it's all over."
"Oh yeah?"
I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "You sounded cool there. But I can't deny about the facts."
"It's fine, though. Works out well enough for me." Crow said. "Gives me one final shot at getting revenge for my grandfather. But if you're looking for a fight, you better keep walking."
"That's a damn shame." Mcburn sighed. "Well, if the moods strikes you, you know who to call. So how about you Liam?"
"I'll play with you later." I answered.
"Sounds like a plan. Don't keep me waiting." Mcburn then walk away.
"He never fails to get on my nerves." Duvalie muttered. "But you… why are you so?"
"...completely irresistible? Don't tell me you fall for me." Crow said with a smug look on his face. "Nah, guess not. Your heart already belongs to that master of yours, huh? Unless a certain goody-two-shoes went and stole it away…"
"Ah yes. That goody-two-shoes won the hearts of all girls, even his enemies will change sides to be with him. It would not surprise me if that was the case." I smirked.
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Duvalie outburst. "I swear! Why is it that you, Mcburn, Tartaglia, and that ogre girl all treat me like some lovestruck little child?!"
"Well, you kinda are…" Crow answered.
"Yeah, you're definitely are. Which is adorable that you're easy to tease." I added.
And then Duvalie let out a frustration and then she panted.
"Anyway… Crow. What exactly do you plan to do… about him?" Duvalie asked.
Crow gleamed to his left. "It's his own problem to deal with. The way he is right now. I don't have it in me to bother with him."
"Speaking of him. I should check on him for my own curiosity." I replied.
"When he sees you, he will go on a rampage. After all, with that illusion you did about stabbing Levi."
"It's not like I wanted to do that. But it will add a bit more despair to him. Plus I can't let Levi purify the Tainted Holy Beast." I said as I begin to head to Rean's location. "Oh and Crow."
"Hmm?"
"Why don't we hang out after I visit your friend." I approached him and then place my hand on his shoulder and closer to his ear. "After all, you will be with your pals soon enough." I replied with a smirk as I whisper that last part to him and then walk away as he said Huh.
"Hold on, what exactly do you-"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Bell, When It Is Ringing)
And then I left and headed to Rean's location. After a little walking. I arrived at the door and then see Rean trying to break the chains.
"Rean! You need to get a hold of yourself!" Celine stated. Then notice I walk in. "You!"
"Hello to you too, cat." I said to Celine and then turn to Rean. Once he saw me.
"RAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Rean roared while consumed by Ishmelga's curse. He was trying to break his chains harder from that illusion of me stabbing Levi.
"Alright, that's enough of that." I said as I poke Rean forehead with a ding sound with my power and suppressed Ishmelga's Erebonia's Curse, and then Rean calm down as he groaned and moaned
"What power did you just used?!" Celine asked.
"That's none of your business little familiar." I answered.
"Nice work. We're lucky you're here." George… I mean Cooper Georg said as he enter. "I shouldn't expect nothing less from you, Lord Liam. You got him under control. I'm aware you said you can't be here all the time. But I would suggest keeping him like that."
"You already have the cat that can calm him down in my place. It won't be long for the Rivalry to begin."
"Indeed."
"Oh just… shut up! Both of you!" Celine growled. "We're not going to be part of your evil schemes!"
And then Rean let out a groaned as we turn to him. Then Georg left.
"And he's calm down for now. Honestly. He truly is an idiot." I sighed "With that much sorrow and regret. He is bound to lose control again. And he should truly learn that it wasn't even his fault. But the curse's fault. And that detestable being. Anyway, I'll leave him to you to watch. Oh, and try not to think so badly to me Celine."
And then I teleport exit Rean's chamber.
And here we are! The Great Twilight! I'll be honest. I ALWAYS wanted to do this! This is my favorite part of the game. Oh yeah. I also add in some of the voices to guess the characters I've made. I also will change the Master Quartz as well. And some upgrade and change crafts. And. Did you notice something else chance? Guess you'll find out more next chapter~
Liam Randolph
HP: 484981 Elemental Efficacy: All 50 Unbalance: Two Stars
Level 88
A Mysterious associate of Chancellor Osborne and Ouroboros. He holds indomitable strength and otherworldly power.
Profile: Liam Randolph is a mysterious young man who otherworldly power. He first appeared in Nord Highland while giving Class VII rare Quartz on their journey in Nord. He is also the Mysteirous Man in Red Cloak.
Voice: Takashi Kondō (JP) Khoi Dao
Makarov
Makarov is the Mysterious Hermit who took care of Levi when he was discovered in Nord. He taught Levi the way of the world and the Glaive style combat, education, hidden information, warfare, and awareness of the current event.
Voice: Shigeru Chiba (JP) Bill Jenkins
Hamsuke
Hamsuke is a familiar to Levi Sullivan. He's a Syrian Hamster. Hamsuke is a friendly and playful Hamster.
Voice: Kana Ashmi (JP) Kate Higgins
Luka
Luka is a familiar to Luvi Sullivan. He's a small blue slime. Lyka is also a friendly and playful slime.
Voice: Nobunaga Shimazaki (JP) Justin Briner