-Dateline, September 1st, 1206-
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Gentle Nap)
It was morning. I slowly woke up, There I saw Rean up close in his sleep. Ah, that's right. Last night, the two of us became a couple. And then we made love, That is something I won't forget. And then, I saw Rean slowly open his eyes. We were wrapped under the blanket.
"Morning, Levi." Rean smiled and pull me close. I wrap my arm left arm which was freely to move around him as I smile.
"Morning Rean." I smiled. My butt feels hot. "Honestly… I'm surprised."
"About what?"
And then I touch Rean's cheek. "That the two of us are lovers now. And we made love on the progress. I understand what love means now too. Thank you for teaching me Rean."
"Hehe." Rean touch my hand. "I'm glad. So… how are you feeling?"
"Hmm… a little sore… but I'll be fine. It was truly a magical night."
"Yeah." Rean then got on top of me and kiss me. And then we begin to enter a passionate kiss
My tongue and his and then wrap each other with our warm and body. We begin to feel turn on. Then we ended the kiss.
"I really want to kiss you more but… now isn't the time." Rean said.
"Yeah… when this war is over… we can resume where we left off. But I'm worried about the others. Especially the girls like Alisa." I sighed
"Ah. Don't worry… I'll explain… and that she… and whoever will understand. Obviously, this will be surprising news to everyone."
"Yeah. Then again, we have Angelica who is interested in women. And you still like girls, right?" I asked
"Yeah. And yet, I've fallen for you." Rean chuckled.
"Hehe. I guess we're still straight but we fallen for each other. We should hurry up."
"Yeah." Rean nodded
And then we begin to grab out clothes and then put them on. Honestly. I still feel a bit sore but it will go away. Hopefully. Then we give each other one final kiss to each other and then ended the kiss and smiled. Then Rean open the door and exit his room first and I follow him. Then we begin to head into the Courageous II. Then soon we begin to rejoin some of our classmates and allies along the way.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Readiness for Each)
The day of the three-way operation had arrived. For the Imperial Army, it was Jormungandr. For the Weissland Army, Mille Mirage. And as for us, Shining Steel. The early morning was already with us, and we were all present and correct on the Courageous. The Pantagruel and other allied airships were travelling with us, away from Mishelam and en route to the location of the Empyreal Fortress.
Rean and I stood next to each other.
"The current time is 0513 hours. All ships will be in position by 1145 hours." Towa reported.
"We've got the Bobcat II and the Merkabah. Not to mention the Pantagruel Landing Craft and the Ouroboros ships." Schera said.
"Each team will infiltrate their assigned Pale. Once the barrier is down, the Courageous II will engage the Empyreal Fortress." Colonel Mueller clarified.
"If all goes according to plan, it should be 1230 hours by then." Michael added. "You shouldn't need to worry about interference from the Imperial Air Force."
"Your Lordship, Sharon, Angelica, Duvalie." Alisa said.
"Rose, Tita, Randy...we're all counting on you." Juna added.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Still to the Front)
The seven of them nodded in agreement.
"Got it. The rendezvous with George isn't until after 100, though." Angelica smiled
"I would like nothing more than to be of use to you. If there's anything at all you require of me, please don't hesitate to ask." Sharon added
"Same with me. I'll lend you my aid where I can." Duvalie added
"I'll be sticking around until you guys meet up, too." Randy nodded "But it looks like Lloyd and the others aren't gonna be free until the very last minute."
"It's the same for Estelle's group, too!" Tita added "I'm going to give this everything I've got! Right until the very end! I can go wherever I needed! Maintenance, ground patrol, whatever you need!"
"You young folk can take care of all the preparations. We shall sit back and wait for our turn to arrive." Roselia replied
"If you require assistance with tactics or have questions about the ship's operations, I am prepared to offer my assistance." Victor offered
"Thank you, Father." Laura smiled
"You, too, Grandmother. But don't get too excited, okay?" Emma said
Celine sighed. " Seriously. You have a tendency to get way too worked up."
"Hey! Do not talk to your creator like that!" Roselia scolded Celine.
Elliot laughed.
"I know we'll be in good hands." Machias said.
"Tell me about it." I chuckled
"Heehee, shall we get started then?" Musse asked.
"Yes. This could be our final Special Ops mission." Altina replied.
"Between the Empyreal Fortress and the imminent war, anything could happen." Kurt said.
"Shit's looking crazy as hell down there." Ash added.
"Which mean we need to make this quick to save this world from impending doom." Venti nodded
Sara nodded. "Yep. We got a number of requests, too. Best check them out before yo forget."
"We should finish them if we had enough time as well. Who knows. Maybe something greater might happen." Cedric nodded
"Yeah. Some of them seem pretty important." Fie said.
"Seems like there are a bunch of Magic Knights and Cryptids popping up, too." Crow added.
"At this point, it would be best to handle everything all at once, yes?" Jusis asked.
"Yeah. Let's give it our all." I nodded
Gaius chuckled. "It seems we'll have a chance to show the world what the Radiant Wings can do."
"Good luck, everyone." Alfin encouraged.
"We'll be supporting you from here the whole time." Elise said.
"Got it. We'll be counting on you. Okay, Class VII. Our final batch of Special Ops missions begins now." Rean declared "Let's be the flashing blade that illuminates the darkness. Together, we'll light the path ahead for the world. We're all going to have to work together to make this happen. The deadline is 1100 hours. We'll need to finish everything up by then. May Aidios be with us. Let's go, Class VII!"
"Right!" We respond.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Crimson Flash Shadow - Radiant Wings-)
We broke off and for what may be the final time. We begin to check on the requests.
"Look at these."I Said to Rean.
"Anonymous again… but this time there are three. The Ghosts of Hamel?" Rean look surprised.
"Wait, what did you say?" Ash and the others join in.
"One of the Seventy-Seven Devils, Plutus Bennu has targeted the frozen village of Hamel. Feeds on the memories that suffered during the Hamel tragedy, creating vengeful spirits. Go find Renne in East Crossbell Highway. Bring the third survivor, the granddaughter of Russel with you, he who radiant light and the Ashen Chevalier to Hamel. - Anonymous." Rean read the little.
"You can't be serious. Is this a joke?!"
"I don't know if whoever is telling the truth or not… but from the past encounters of request from Anonymous. They were spot on…"
"Let's look at the next one." I said as I read the other one. "Loa Phantasma has appeared in the Tower's Pinnacle of Stargazer's Tower. Go and defeat entity. - Anonymous."
"Loa Phantasma…" Laura trailed off.
"It's different from the other one we face so far. So one appeared on Stargazer's tower…" Emma said.
"And the last one… Missing Person report…" Rean said. "A woman with silver hair has gone missing. Speak with the workers in Diana's General Store. Bring the student of Crossbell, The Ashen Chevalier, he who radiant light and a member of the SSS to investigate. Hurry before it is too late. Anonymous."
"The silver hair woman… does it mean the miss from Dianna's General store awhile back?" Juna asked. "But why me, Randy, Levi, and Instructor Rean on this one?"
"And that request with Ash and me…" Tita added.
"This Anonymous is too mysterious. But there wasn't a lie in their request. Still… it feels like there was a reason for it." I replied.
"Yeah. I think so too. I think there is a possibility this Anonymous might be a certain someone." Rean said. "Someone who is helping us from the shadows."
"Yeah... I begin to suspect the same thing." I nodded
"Wait, who?" Juna asked
"Yeah. I think Anonymous might be Liam himself." Rean answered
And that shocked everyone.
"Liam!?" Machias exclaimed
"Yeah. If you think about it. Do you all recall what Millium said back in his Highness's Rivalry?" Rean asked
We all think of a flashback of what Millium said. Liam was helping us out. And altering something from the shadows.
"Yeah… he was helping us from the shadows… I think that may have been true…" I nodded "But for what reason is what I don't know. Still… there are more to it. We should find out if we fulfill his quests. Right now. Let's finish the other's quest before heading to those Quests."
We all nodded.
I begin to wait for just a while and then later so far. I begin to head for breakfast and begin to cook myself up some nice balanced breakfast. I suddenly felt a spiritual presence coming from a far distance somewhere in Erebonia. I was going to investigate but I got distracted by my cooking. After eating and then a bit of waiting. I begin to check on my ARCUS ll as I head to the hanger. And then upgraded my gears. And then upgraded my Glaive. I begin to wait for an hour or so once everything is done. Once everything is complete. I begin to head to the 3rd Floor and decided to head to the training room
"Ah, there you are." Rean's voice said
I turn around and then see and his chosen team.
"Oh hey, guys. What's up?" I asked
"We're going to start our quests. So we came to find you. So you got everything ready."
"Hehe. Yep. Sure am."
"Glad to hear it."
"Is it me or are the two of you giving each other the affection look?" Sara asked
Oh gosh, we did, didn't we?
"Now that you mention it. I know you two are very close but this time is different." Juna added.
"Did something happen?" Machias asked.
I look at Rean as he look at me as we did look embarrassed and sighed.
"You can say that." Rean scratch his cheeks. "But I guess we should tell you guys. Me and Levi… have begin dating."
And then there was silents and then now they look surprised.
"Whaaat?!"
"So you two… swing that way now?" Kurt asked
"Not exactly." I sigh. "But I do understand your reaction and your questions."
"We fell in love with each other. I was in love with him and he was in love with me. But we are still interested in our opposite gender. This may have been a shock to everyone… and… this might be heartbreaking to…some… But I can't deny my love for him… I hope you guys are okay with that."
And then the silent and then.
"No worries." Alisa smiled
And that surprised us.
"Yeah I had a feeling something was ABOUT to happen between you two. After all, first, you appeared as brothers and now as lovers." Sara chuckled.
"Yeah, it wouldn't surprise us if you two begin dating each other." Machias added
"You guys…" I look at them surprised and then happy.
"Don't worry. It doesn't change who you guys are or interested it. Or dating each other. You're still the same people we know and love. We're so happy for you guys." Alisa smiled.
"Alisa…" Rean smiled.
"Congrats to the two of you." Sara clap.
"Yeah, we're happy for you." Juna nodded.
"You're still our instructor and our assistant. You aren't going to be all lovey-dovey during work, are you?" Kurt asked.
"No. We're going to be professional at work and at the campus like usual we do. We will do that when we're alone." Rean answered.
"And what about now?"
"We won't show too much affection."
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Path of Demise)
And so we begin to do our next quests. Rean chosen Team is with Ash, me, Tita for the Hamel Ghost quest. We begin to head to Crossbell Highway East and there we saw Renne just as the request said. She appears to be talking to that purple hair guy… come to think of it… they look very similar… is he be her father? Then after he left. Renne is going to return to Hamel. And we join her. And then once we got back. Estelle, Joshua, Agate and Jossette are there. We chat for a bit. The Liberl Team want to pay their respects to Hamel.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Sign of Gloom)
Suddenly we felt a distortion. It brings shivers down my spine. And the whole scene turned dark.
"My god… it's just like the request!" I exclaimed
"What request?" Estelle asked
"We receive a request from Anonymous in the Courageous ll. One of the Seventy-Seven Devil called Plutus Bennu has targeted Hamel." Rean answered.
"Say what!?" Agate asked
"According to the request. It feeds on the memories that suffered during the Hamel tragedy."
"So that explains why it feels just like in Phantasma." Estelle replied.
"Now that you mention it, it does have that same, creepy vibe." Agate added.
"I agree. It looks like it's coming from Hamel." Renne nodded as we all saw black smoke from the entrance of Hamel. "But how did this Anonymous know it was going to appear and do?"
"Honestly, we don't have a clue. But it requested that me, Levi, Ash and Tita come along with you guys." Rean answered
"Still, It feels like this Anonymous is spot on. Again." I replied
Right. We agree that we won't mention that it was Liam who is helping us at the moment. Because we still need answers why is he helping us and how does he know this.
"All right, let's do this!" Estelle nodded.
"Josette, you and the others should remain behind for now." Joshua added "We'll ask you for backup if things take a turn for the worse."
"Got it!" Josette nodded
"Same goes for you guys." Rean said to the chosen team.
"So contact the Courageous II and let them know about the request." I added
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Black Truth)
We begin to enter the Hamel road. I do sense otherworldly power from this place. Damn devil. We begin to hurry and then count the specters of the victims of Hamel into the fields. We begin to defeat them to put them to rest. We continue on and defeat more along the way and then we begin to encounter Fiends who spoke in voices that are familiar to Joshua.
So the one who are familiar are his parents. This is truly heartbreaking... But we put them to rest. After we put them to rest. Ash then comment that a pretty boy like Joshua would look great in a dress. I couldn't help but burst into laughter.
We continue onward until we arrived at the large field and a larger number of Fiends appeared. Two approached us. And they spoke in familiar voices to Ash and Joshua this time. We heard them calling Ash: Johan… So that's his real name huh? And the one who called them must be his parents. This is really messed up. But we must put them to rest.
After we put them to rest. Ash ask Joshua about the Bread Pudding. It would be a nice Memento. And the funny part was when Estelle would like to help but Renne said she's not good in the kitchen. We begin to head onto the village and then the grave and saw something glowing. The Late Bladelord sword. We begin to hurry and take this devil down. Soon it begin to be a hard battle but we eventually won. Then it's dead. The sword begin to glow.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Hamel -Remains-)
We all heard the voice of the late Bladelord called Loewe. It was a shock to all of us. Praise our efforts. Then his spirit left this world once more. Looks like our quest is complete.
As we begin to pay our respects. After that. As we were about to leave. Then we all saw a small box. Then we begin to open it and see a note with a Mira.
"You're done well, banishing the devil from Hamel. Now the people of Hamel can rest in peace once more. And hearing the Bladelord voice once more. Here is your reward, Anonymous." Rean read the note.
"Sheesh." Ash sighed. "Still…" Ash then felt happy.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Path of Demise)
Then we begin to do our next quest and onto Stargazer tower. As we arrived and in different group. We begin to hurry to the top and a long walk it was. And then once we arrived. We begin to face Loa Phantasma and defeated it. Dropping a Lost Art Quart. And now. The final request. And then we return back to the Courageous II and then we begin to head to Diana's General store and talk with Harche & Meyer. Then we begin to head to Tally's General store in Crossbell. And with us is Juna and Randy. After talking to Liza, we met up with the SSS. We begin to do some investigating to the other people who disappeared. We begin to deduct and it happen on Yesterday morning. A work of a supernational being. And then Station Street. We begin to head onto Geofront Sector and sense a distortion. An otherworldly aura.
(Trails od Cold Steel III ost - Sign of Gloom)
"First Hamel, now Crossbell." Rean replied.
"Yeah. Antonymous again." I nodded
"Anonymous?" Lloyd asked
We begin to explain to the SSS that we receive a request from Anonymous about this request. About the missing people
"It seems whoever this Anonymous must have known this was about to happen." Lloyd said.
"We guess the same thing. This wasn't the first time too." Randy nodded
"Some powerful Fiend must be the culprit." Elie stated
"Yeah. I sense a powerful fiend deep within the Geofront." I nodded. "We better hurry."
And then we begin to adventure down and then face some monsters and then found a Grim Reaper like monster was draining her energy. We kill the monster easily and then I cast a protective sphere on Sandra. Then we begin to go below and explore and rescue two more. One even a little girl. Unforgettable! Then we begin to go the third floor and then found our Fiend culprit. It was trying to steal energy from Elie's mother! Then we begin to face it.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Things to Tell You)
Once we were able to defeat it. Elie reunited with her mother.
As we turn our back. We see a small box-like last time. We open it and a note and Mira.
"Well done rescuing the victims against one of the Seventy-Seven Devils. Laomedeia Scylla who feed upon it's prey souls by preying on their heart's desire. Here in your reward. Anonymous." I read.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Crimson Flash Shadow -Radiant Wings-)
And mission complete. As soon as we return to the Courageous ll.
"Hey, Rean." I called out to him.
"Yes, Levi? Is something the matter?" Rean asked.
"Yeah. A while back, I sense an incredible Spiritual presence."
"A spiritual presence?"
"Yeah. But this one feels… Divine-like?"
"Divine-Like?" Rean asked
Then Rean got a call.
"This is Schwarzer." Rean respond to the call. "Hey, Toval. What's the hurry? Something to do with Operation Shining Steel? What is it? You mean… KeA, Venti, Beryl?"
My little brother?
"Huh? Yeah. He's with me. Okay, sure." Then Rean place the call on speaker.
"Hey Levi." Toval said in the ARCUS.
"Oh hey Toval. What's up?" I asked.
"Have you felt something… Spiritual lately?"
"How did you know?!"
"So you're not the only one. Your little bro felt it too."
"Even Venti?
Toval talk to us about the devils that appeared lately and pointed out according to the leader of the Gisritter that they shouldn't be responding to the Great Twilight in the same way. And pointed out they been drawn into a entity that's originating from Aidios.
"Ah… I understand." I nodded. Then suddenly I got a message. I begin to check and then see a text. "What the-"
"What's wrong, Levi?" Rean asked
"Okay, I suddenly got a text from someone- wait, was I hacked!? The message said 'go to the computer at the bridge.' "
"Who was it from?"
"I don't know. It didn't say." I answered. "Guess I better find out."
Then we begin to head to the bridge and check the computer and Then suddenly receive a request from Anonymous. The timing was on purpose!
"What the heck?! The timing was on purpose!"
"Another request from Anonymous? What does it say?"
I was shocked to read it.
"You have done well on all of the quests I've sent you and defeated the Cryptids and the devils. This shall be my last request. Go to Auros Coastal Road and investigate a sacred shrine within the grotto. - Anonymous." I read.
"A sacred shrine?"
"Mind if we join the conversation?" Beryl voice asked
And then Beryl, KeA and Venti join in the call.
"Venti? Beryl? And KeA?" I asked in surprised.
"Hiya, Rean, Levi! Thanks for your help earlier!" KeA smiled.
"Hello Levi. What got you so surprised?" Venti asked
Then Rean begin to explain about the new request and my ARCUS just got hack with a message.
"Whoa, spooky."
"But very interesting." Beryl replied.
"Hmm… A sacred shrine? Maybe that must be it." KeA replied
"What do you mean, KeA?" I asked
"Okay, so me, your brother, Beryl and Toval team up on this time. Toval did his research, Berly used her clairvoyance, Venti with his senses, and I worked my stuff, so now we have an idea of where to look. I'm sure you must have sense it too."
"Er… So how did Beryl end up working with you on this?" Rean asked.
Beryl giggled. "No need to get wrapped up in the details. Hear my final prophecy: 'Your duty calls to search what lies within the sacred shrine.'"
"Which, accordingly to my findings, is somewhere in southwestern Lamare." Toval added
"And I saw some kind of seaside grotto in a vision." KeA added
"As for me. My senses and from this early morning pick up. I begin to use my magic to search for this mysterious spiritual presence. I was going to tell you all but then I got a call from KeA and here we are."
"Got it. Thank you all." Rean said "We've got to start our operations soon, but we'll head there."
"Okay, I'll meet you there." Toval replied.
"Good Luck, Rean, Levi!" KeA smiled
"Well, well. May you be blessed in the afterlife." Beryl replied.
Then they hang up.
"So who are we going to see this 'sacred shrine'?" I asked
Rean begin to think.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Path of Demise)
After a few minutes of thinking. Me and Rean, along with Venti, Cedric, Crow, Emma, Laura and Gaius begin to investigate this Shrine located in the Autos Coastal Road. We begin to head there by ship and then walk forwards the Grotto. We arrived at a beach that leads to the grotto and then found a Shrine.
"This is…"Crow trailed off.
"This wasn't here before, right?" Emma asked
"A new Spirit Shrine we haven't seen before… Could this be one of the Holy Shrine?" Rean asked
"I don't know for certain but I do know that this is as the request said. I don't sense anything evil but I do sense an overwhelming spiritual presence within. But not only that… but I felt a weird emptiness in the air too." I replied
"Yeah, I felt that same feeling. It's familiar somehow."
"Hey, glad you can make it." Toval said as he just arrived.
"You too, Toval. Looks like this is the Shrine from the request."
"And that spiritual presence I've sense this morning is here." Venti added
"Since we're both here and all, how about we head inside together?" Toval suggested
"I think that's a good idea. I'm curious about this Shrine… And whatever this presence is." I replied.
"Its influence is pretty weak right now, and we might learn something as well." Rean added
"That's the spirit. All right, let's get this show on the road." Toval nodded
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Sign of Gloom)
Then we begin to enter this 'Sacred Shrine.' Hmm… it feels like the name of this place appeared. The Sanctus Shrine.
"Looks just like the other shrines." Rean said.
"And yet I sense that tremendous power awaiting at the heart of it." I added
"It's not as vast as the other shrines though, is it?" Toval asked
"Judging from the echo, we're close to the end." Rean answered. "Let's take a moment to make sure we're ready before going further."
"I've got your back if you've got mine."
"Of course, same goes for me."
"Seeing an accomplished orbment user like Toval is far from an everyday occurrence. I look forward to working together." Laura smiled
We begin to go further to the heart of the Shrine.
"Oh, hey. Now that I'm walking next to you, I can really tell how much taller you two gotten." Toval said
Rean chuckled "I might have grown a bit, but I'm still not quite as tall as you."
"True that." I smiled then a small gasped. 'This presence…'
That familiar powerful presence. Once we arrived. We saw a creature but It was covered in haze. No… I recognize that appearance.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Ancient Oath)
"Welcome, little humans… My name is Argres. hm… it would appear that name has been lost, after all."
"So it was you…" I said sadden
"We had a feeling we'd meet you here." Rean replied sadden
"The Holy Beast of Earth…" Emma trailed off. "900 years ago, it absorbed hald of the curse and sealed itself in the Primal Ground."
"Our friend here falls into the same category as Rose, the Holy Beast of Fire." Celine added
"And… this is the same beast that I destroyed, when I lost control of my power and went berserk." Rean replied
I felt a tear in my eyes as I sniffed. "You poor creature… seeing you like this… it hurts my heart."
"Do not cry over me young one. That is in the past now—there is no need to apologies. Such is fate." Argres said to us. "I am but an echo of the Holy Beast I once was. Leave me be… I intend to stay here until my last breath, as I bear witness to the Great Twilight smothering the world."
Me and Rean stare at it with sadness in our eyes. But… What happened back at the Gral… it wasn't even it-
"You're the guardian of this place? Cause if so. How about some encouragement for our energetic youths who's trying to eradicate the root of all evil?" Toval asked
"Hmph. You're attempting what many might call impossible. But that too was fate. Very well. I'll consent to playing this game of yours." The Holy Beast said as it rose up. "Prepare for battle, little humans. If you can defeat me, I'll show you the way to unravel fate—to remold destiny realized. But even a small glimmer of hope is worth clinging to."
I nodded.
"Thank you for your generous offer. As a human, I can't imagine what the world and fate are as seen through the prism of your centuries of experience." Rean step up and draw his Tachi. "But if you're going to help if we can prove ourselves, then we will do just that."
"Yeah. You already suffer enough. I will end your suffering and the curse you had absorb." I added as I draw out my Glaive.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Neck or Nothing)
"Excellent. Now demonstrate to me the depths of your strength, your resolve, and your spirit. May my name, lost to darkness, be illuminated once more by the light shining in your hearts!"
And so we begin to fight on against the Holy Beast. Rean and I link up and then we begin to fight hard as the Holy Beast use it's otherworldly power onto us. We begin to be push back. Everyone of the chosen team begin to land their crafts onto it. And then as the Holy Beast launch their attack on us. I begin to use my craft Theia's Light to support all of us. And then as we buff and then begin to use our S craft onto it. Rean begin to use his new S craft Breaking Dawn. It was so beautiful but I remain focus. Then I begin to use my new S-craft too.
"Primordial Light. Come to me." I said as to begin my new S craft and orbs of light appeared and enter me and I grow golden angel wings. My Glaive change form and extended and then I landed some devastating slashes onto the Holy beast. "Sacred armament, come forth. Strike back the darkness." Then summon weapons made out of my power of light. Sword, Lance, Axe, Glaive, Gun, Pistol, Bow, Morning Star. I pointed and the weapons charged and let out radiant slashes, jabs, bash, and pierce all over and imbue with light from my power. And then a golden magic circle appeared and a giant appeared all over. "Javelin's of light." Then I raise my hand high and Giant Javelins appeared from the magic circle. "Pierce the darkness! And Purge the malice that has harmed the world!" As the Javelins rain down causing a golden light blast onto the Holy Beast. Then I appeared over the Holy Beast and I channel my radiant power into a sphere from my hands. I toss it into the air and it was growing into the size of the sun. "Aether's Salvation!" I pointed it down and the giant golden sphere toss down onto the Holy Beast and cause a pillar of light explosion. Landing a Devastating attack.
I landed back and my angel wings fade.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Ancient Oath)
After we prevail over the Holy Beast. The haze begin to fade and the Divine Beast Is seen normally once more.
"Well done. You have successfully severed the chains of fate. My name is Argres. I am the Holy Beast of Earth, created by Aidios."
"Whoa! We can understand his name now." Toval said in surprised.
"Destiny has been… rewritten? That must mean that things which were hidden to us are now revealed." Emma added
"Unbelievable…" Celine trailed off.
"The Ebon Knight once tainted me with it's curse, and so, I sealed myself away in the Gral. Never did I think you would be able to triumph over me in that state. Perhaps this, too, was the Ebon's Knight—no, the strength of mankind's will may have exceeded even it's expectations." Argres replied
"Yes. Mankind has evolve into greater heights. Because of that. We can now write our own destiny. Once by our own will. Not by fate." I nodded as levitated to Argres. Place my forehead to it. "I am sorry I could not save you back then."
"There is no need to apologize. Your kindness and mercy is wasted upon me." Argres said as he slowly begin to fade, forcing me to step away. "I expected the very last remnants of my power in our battle. Yet, that was a price well worth paying. I thank you for recovering my once last name. As promised. I will show you the path you seek." Then Areges then bestrow a magical glow onto Rean.
"What's this?" Rean asked
"It is my last sherd of strength… the Earthen Prison. On its own. It cannot rival the Great Twilight… However, it should prove of some use to you. Fare you well, wings of radiant light… illuminating the twilit land below." Arege respond and then it's body disappeared
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Path of Demise)
Then we begin to exit the Shine and then see a box. We open it and read the note and see the Mira.
"Well done. You have found a chance to change fate. I will be counting on you. Anonymous." Rean said.
"And Anonymous strikes again." I sighed.
"Toval, I owe you big time. The Holy Beast may be gone, but it looks like we completed the trials nonetheless."
"He's right. We owe it all to you."
"Oh, come on, I only helped a little bit." Toval smiled. "So, Earthen Prison. Any idea how to use… whatever it is?"
"Not a clue. It doesn't seem like something we can use with Orders." Rean answered. "What about you, Levi?"
"Sadly, I don't know. This is news to me." I answered. "But maybe master knows."
"Alright. We can ask him. In the meantime, though, we're on our own. All we've got is our power."
"That's a good attitude, Rean." Toval smiled. "Ah, well, that about takes care of everything I needed to do on land. Think I can catch a ride on your ship to my next destination?"
"Sure, it's the last we can do. I'll call the Couragous ll now."
And with that. We begin to give Toval for a ride to wherever he's heading. Me and Rean look at each other and smile and then head back to the Crimson Wings.
Then we begin to head to Eryn Village and decide to use the hot spring. Once we arrived. We begin to change into our bathing towels. I first step in hot springs, then next was Rean.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Little Rain)
As a few minutes have passed. It was just only me and Rean. Soaking in the spring.
"It looks like it's just us, huh?" I ask as I blush.
"Yeah… looks like the others set us up, huh?" Rean ask as he blush. But then he smirk at me. "But since we're here and all. Not saying that it's a continuation of last night or anything."
"Hehe. Rean." I smiled and just before the two of us can get some romantic time together.
"Oh, hey! Rean!"
And we got spoke and then turn and see Millium in her bathing suit. But not just her. But with Rose, Venti and Arianrhod. Wow, this is the first time I've seen Ariahrhod in her bathing towel.
"M-Millium?! And Roselia?" Rean asked.
"Venti, Lianne? What brings you guys here?" I asked next.
"Well, you did say we'll be on our own here." Venti chuckled.
"Heheh! Well Granny Rose clued me in about this Hot Spring." Millium answered. "And I'm not the type to turn down a good time, so I asked to be teleport here!"
"Consider that the first and last time I ever let you call me 'Granny'. "Roselia muttered "At any rate, I thought it'd be a pity if she never got to experience our marvelous hot spring. Hench, I brought her along. Plus this is also the time where Lianne and I too catch up and relax in the spring like we use to be."
"That was the plan. Do apologize if we were intruding with your bonding." Lianne apologize with a smile.
"I hope it's not inconvenient for you?"
And me and Rean sweatdrop.
"Hehe, now look at you two, Rean and Levi. To brothers in arms to partners in love. I'm so happy for the two of you." Millium smiled
"Thanks Millium." I couldn't help but smile as I blush.
"Haha… Well, it's good to see you, Millium. And thank you, Roselia. It's nice of you to squeeze this in while you're busy." Rean smiled.
"It was hardly any trouble." Roselia replied.
"Well, what are we waiting for! It's hot soak time. Venti, you're jumping in as well, right?" Millium asked
"That was the plan. But I think we might be interrupting my brother and Instructor's romantic mode. And we are the third wheel. Don't worry, don't mind us. Pretend we're not here." Venti chuckled.
"Yeah I doubt it Venti." I sighed.
And so we begin to have a nice hot spring chat with them. We begin to have a wonderful time. And after the nice hot spring and then we head back.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Crimson Flash Shadow - Radiant Wings-)
And after we return and alone together Rean and I wrap each other for a kiss. We ended our little kiss. But I just reminded of something. I still need to talk to Lianne about the Grandmaster of Ouroboros.
"Rean. I just remember I still need to ask Lianne about the Grandmaster." I said.
"Oh. That slip our mind. Mind if I come with you? I also want to know about the Grandmaster of Ouroboros."Rean replied.
"Sure. She should be where Roselia and the Viscount are."
Then we begin to make our way and then as we made to the third floor of the Courageous ll. We headed to that bar in the ship and then see Rose, the Viscount and Lianne.
"Excuse me, Lianne. I have something I wish to discuss with you." I said.
"And what might that be?"Lianne asked
"It's about the Grandmaster of Ouroboros."
Lianne look surprised. "Ah. I take it you wish to know of the Grandmaster?"
"Yes. But not just her. But Liam as well."
"How did you- Ah. I remember Campanella had said you mind read his mind. But you wish to know of Liam?"
"Yes. I want to know about both of them."
"I see. I do apologize but I can't answer about the Grandmaster. When I became an Anguis. I swore to her that I will never reveal anything about her. As for Liam. He and I are acquainted. But we have gotten along."
"Okay, the Grandmaster I understand but what about Liam?"
"For Liam. He is someone not ordinary. When I first met him. He seems to be aware of the Grandmaster's identity. The Grandmaster show her face to us Anguis and Enforcers. And yet, when he and I first met two years ago. I was surprised by his strength."
"His strength?" Rean asked.
"Yes. His strength and skills goes beyond that of a human. According to him. He is human. But he gain his strength through countless battles he was in. I remember that day during a visit to my old castle when I first lay eyes on you. He appeared before me. As I tried to silent him. He easily shattered my lance with a tip of his fingernail."
"His fingernail!?" Roselia exclaimed.
"He's that strong!?" I exclaimed.
"Yes. And he repaired it with his magic. Almost like it was never broken."
"Restore. That was the magic spell I used to restore objects. So what else do you know about him."
"Aside from what I told you... The rest, Unfortunately, I cannot answer."
I sighed. "Okay. But first. I need to do something."
"And that would be?"
I grab Lianne's head, much to her surprise and then Mind Read her thoughts onto the Grandmaster. And them with Liam, however, when I look into Liam, I only saw visions of him and that's it. What the heck? What's going on? Once I progress all the information. I let go of her.
"There. I got what I need to learn about your Grandmaster. That way, you never broke your word."
"I see."
"However, when I tried to look into Liam. I only see a single vision of him."
"He predicted that you would look into him. He cast a spell on me to block you from getting information about him."
"Ugh... that guy... Okay. Now to ask my master, next."
"Right." Rean nodded.
"Thank you for your time, Lianne." I said.
"It was my pleasure. Ah, speaking of your Master. Master Makarov, I take it. I'm afraid he already left."
"Say what?!" I exclaimed and then I frown again. "Ugh… why did he left at a bad time. I feel like this was on purpose…"
"While it is a mystery why he left. But he did say to me that he wish you luck against Ishmelga."
"I see. Very well. Guess we'll find out at time point."
Why did Master leave so suddenly? Don't tell me he knew I was going to ask we were going to ask him. Or that Liam order him too. Ugh, how frustrating. Well, me and Rean decided to have him alone time at least.
"Looks like we managed to get everything in order, yes?" I asked Rean
"Yeah. We overcome the Fourth Rivalry and we even have the Steel Maiden and the Stalritter joining us." Rean nodded. "All thanks to Liam."
"I'm surprised I haven't noticed his presence. Just like with Rutger. I do wonder if he use the spells I've used. Well, I'm glad he's there to stop Rufus' outrageous attempt. We will face him. I hope Jusis will be ready to face his cousin."
"Knowing Jusis, I'm sure he will. He's strong man."
"Same with you Rean. With this whole war going on… my role as an Arbiter will not change. I was hoping it would be laid low, but it can't be helped with so much evil going on."
"Yeah. But we will make this through, together."
"Right." I replied but then close my eyes. "Listen, Rean." I open my eyes. "I'll help you out as many times as it takes. Against our enemies and the Rivalries. And when we do win and stop this pandemonium. Let's survive this together."
"I will Levi. You as well. Let's both not do anything reckless that would cost us our lives in the upcoming battle."
"Right."
And once we're alone. We begin to kiss for a bit.
All right! Next battle, we will begin to Infiltrate the Tuatha De Danann and face off again with Lechter and Claire. What will Levi decide for those two? Will he kill them for all the things they've done? Or spare them? Guess we'll find out. Oh. And here's Levi final Update craft.
Levi's Updated Crafts
Penetrate Hurl: C+ B Yes 30
Physical - Line M+ (Set) - Impede 100% - Delay+5 DEF ↓ (M) ATF ↓ (M)
Throw the Swirl Glaive and Pierce through the foes defensive.
Luminescence Rain: B+ C+ 25% 40
Magical - Line M+ (Set) Blind(40%)
Pierce enemies with a arrow of light.
Theia's Light 40
Support - Area M (Set) - CP+40 STG/ATS/DEF/ATS↑ (M)
Spiral Pillars Bx2 B 10 80
Physical - Area M+ (Set) Suction - Faint (50%) Delay+10
Draw enemies then leap into the air for Plunger attack
Primordial Storm S B Yes 60
Magical - Area L (Set) - Seal (50%) Mute(50%)
Summon Element and Higher elements to blitz around enemies ending with an explosion
Hamsuke's wrath S S 25% 60
Physical - Area M (Set) Faint (70%) Critical +20
Summon Hamsuke to tear enemies.
Luka's roar's S S 25% 60
Magical - Line (S) Seal(70%) Freeze (70%) Critical+20
S Craft
Rune Stella SSS D No 100+CP
Physical - All Faint (100%) - Blind (100%)
Channel and imbue elements into a force of nature
Aether's Salvation 4S D No 100+CP
Magical - All - Removes positive effects
Unleash the power of light and drive back the darkness.
Levi's Brave Orders
Rally and Strike: Astral Virtue - Damage Dealt +60% (8 Turns) STR/ATS/SPD (M) (1 Turn) Battle point 3
One for all: Divine Meteor - AT advance, Break damage 200 (6 Turns) Battle points 4