(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Promise of That Day)
Just then, a portal behind us appeared and we were being dragged through it. I was still inside the Divine Knight. The others notice Valimar's armor was golden, unlike the Auric. Valimar landed back on the outside entrance of the fortress. Valimar who held the Ebon Knight who was now lifeless and it became absorbed into Valimar. But after the portal dragged us back here, Ishmelga and I have entered a dark void, but I'm still connected to Valimar. I am batting Ishmelga. Rean and Valimar are unaffected by Ishmelga's malice as I am protecting them. But Ishmelga won't leave until I finish him. I will make sure that he will not possess Rean! And end his curse.
"Rean, Levi!" Alisa called.
"YES! They did it!" Juna exclaimed.
"You won!" Machias said.
"We're so relieved." Emma added.
"Seriously! You two always have to make us worry to very end, don't you?" Sara asked.
"Yeah, but I'm afraid we're not done yet." I replied within Valimar. "Look..."
We saw the Ebon Knight vanish away. But a clash of light and dark from Valimar. The Aura was gleaming with golden light but a dark aura was over it. It's the result of me and Ishmelga are now enter a battle.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Even if That Warmth is Small)
"What's going on?" Venti ask In concern. "I sense both light and dark… fighting each other."
"I am fighting Ishmelga right now." I answered. "I am weakening his power and the curse with it. It won't be long before I vanished the curse of Erebonia for good. However… it seems that I am force to fight with Ishmelga in Eternal conflict."
"What?!" Class VII eye widen.
"Ishmelga is being too damn stubborn. But it won't be long before I-"
"Okay...This just might work." Rean said. "What do you think, Valimar? Can you make it?"
"Yes. All of the powers have converged in me." He replied. "I am ready to become the Great One, and assist Levi and to defeat Ishemlga."
"RELINQUISH IT TO ME!" It boomed. "IT BELONGS TO ME! YOUR SOUL...YOUR ENTIRE BEING!"
"Annoying Pest!" I growled.
"So this is it. The being that ate away at Emperor Dreichels and my father." Rean said. "When the Ebon Knight was corrupted by malice, its logic system awoke as its own self-concious entity. Evil personified, it sought to become an almighty being, controlling humanity by spreading its curse. But now, it's been torn from its physical form and brought to our plane. Making this my one and only chance to destroy it for good."
I then realize what he means.
"Stop right there, Rean! Don't you dare sacrifice yourself for my sake!" I exclaimed.
"I can't allow you to forever be in an eternal conflict with Ishmelga. You won't be able to return back to us if this continues. This is the only way…"
"DON'T YOU DARE! ARE YOU GOING TO BREAK YOUR PROMISE?!"
"Th-There has to be another way for you both!" Machias stated
"You BASTARDS! SCREW YOU! And screw your BULLSHIT plan and eternal conflict, too!" Ash shout in rage and upset.
"Agreed. It's far too early to give up." A voice added.
That was when Alberich appeared, but in his other attire we saw earlier.
"Father?!" Alisa called.
"His hair change color." Kurt said
"Does this mean he's back to his old self?!" Celine asked.
"I am. It must be because Ishmelga's hold over me has weakened." Frans replied. "Alisa. Please forgive me...for everything I've done these past ten years."
Alisa cried with happiness. "Father... It's finally you..."
"Rean! To the very end, your father never gave up." Franz said. "He knew that the only way to be rid of the Great One was to isolate its essence in our plane. With the overwhelming radiant powers that Levi has, and in addition boost with the blessing bestowed on you by the Holy Beast, you can finish what he started."
"You mean...Earthern Prison? Adding that to Levi's power..." Rean asked. "So that was what it was for all along…"
"Yes. That is exactly what I was trying to set."
And then Liam appeared along with Master Makarov
"Liam! Master Makarov!"
"That is the ending I was trying to prevent. Of you sacrifice yourselves along with Millium and Crow. But I never imagine that Levi would be forced to into an eternal conflict with him. That is why for safety reason. I had you do the Holy Beast trial and obtain the Earthern Prison. You can remove Ishmelga from you and destroy it once and for all!"
"Use the Earthen Prison along with Levi's powers Rean! Together, you can destroy Ishmelga for good!" Master Makarov added
"They're right Rean!" I nodded. "I may be able to remove Ishmelga from you, but with The Earthern Prison, It can help make it more effected and faster!"
"It would be worth an attempt for him, with the additional boost of the Earthern Prison." Valimar said. "The Great One is nearly complete. We may still have a chance to seal Ishmelga away if we act now."
"That's right! As I said, I can remove Ishmelga entangled in your soul. I'll cast a spell around Valimar. With my power, as well as everyone with us, and combine with what McBurn gave you Rean. That should be more than enough to break the hold Ishmelga has on you."
"Well? What're we waiting for?!" Crow asked
"Our hearts are with you!" Laura stated
"And not just ours!" Millium added with a smirk on her face.
"Everyone else is with you, too." Emma nodded. "Every single person in the Empire hoping to reverse the Great Twilight and end this curse!"
"Let's do it! What do we have to lose?!" Juna asked
"Use my brother's power! And our power as well!" Venti stated
"We believe in you, Rean! So please... Don't give up!" Alisa replied
" I won't. Then do this, Levi! Everyone! I believe in you." Rean said.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Beyond the Journey -Instrumental Ver.-)
I powered up to a great level and cast the spell.
"Let go of him, Ishmelga. Feel the might of my power!" I yelled
I cast the dome shield around Valimar and along with the giant crystal. I could feel from Rean and the pure flame he got from McBurn, our power to break Ishmelga's hold was increasing. In the dark void with Ishmelga, I begin to channel my power and it's increasing rapidly.
"I'll analyze the Great Twilight and establish a spiritual network with everyone else!" Emma said.
"I'll get Rose, Vita and the others to help, too!" Celine added.
"Millium Boost, gooo!" Millium cheered.
Altina raised her arm. "Everyone! Link up your hearts to Instructor Rean!"
I soon began to feel the link with everyone else who helped to assist us along the way. I was in the dark void with Rean with the crystal in front of him.
"WHAT...IS THIS?!" I heard Ishmelga say.
"Levi… you're here." Rean smiled
"Yes. And it seems I'm not the only one." I close eye smiled
"He's right. Heh. Sounds like now's the time to strike."
Then Rutger and Lianne arrived.
"Rutger… …Lianne." Rean look surprised. "I'm surprised to see you're here Lianne… Oh, I see… when Valimar absorb your power. Your souls came with it."
"Indeed. Although it's thanks to Liam's power that I'm here. We've been watching over you through every battle since" Lianne smiled. "Rean. You are the sum of the hope of many. Now, show us the strength that lies within you."
"Fie's out there countin' on you, and all your buddies besides her, too." Ruger nodded
"Indeed. That is your truest strength. One which each of us lacked."
And then Osborne appeared behind me as well. Which surprised me too.
"I see you're here too. I guess my power also brought you here." I replied.
"That's right. Now is the time for you to use that strength and work together with Levi as one. Join with your allies and purge that vile, pitiful flame from your soul!" Orborne nodded
"WHAT?! DREICHELS! YOU WOULD DARE CALL ME PITIFUL?!" Ishmelga growled
"You are pitiful you despicable agent of evil and chaos!" I growled.
And then Rean and I wrap our arms around each other and place our foreheads on each other as the light begin to grow stronger.
"WHAT...IS THIS?!" Ishmelga exclaimed. "PATHETIC MAGGOT...CEASE YOUR POINTLESS STRUGGLE!"
"The Ashen Awakener doesn't take orders from you." l smirked. "Now get out of my lover, and face me you soulless coward!"
"RRRRRAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!"
My power push Ismelga back. Rean and I were out of his Knight too as his golden color armor vanished
"Rean...you and Levi did it!" Sara said.
"Thank goodness!" Musse sigh of relief.
"No. We're not done yet." Rean warned.
I looked at the sky. "He's right, because there it is...Ishmelga!"
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Majestic Roar)
With the Earthen Prison. Ishmelga begin to materialize then increased in sheer size and in a moment of brightness, its true appearance was revealed.
"So this is..." Celine paused.
"Ishmelga's astral form! Separating it from an Awakener forced it to materialize in our plane!" Emma said.
"And by trapping that form within the Holy Beast's prison, we allowed it to merge with a tremendous amount of power that will soon rivals Levi." Franz added. "But now that it's materialized, we have a chance-however slim-of destroying it for good!"
"Yeah. It is finally time to destroy Ishmelga for good." I declared. "As someone who love this world, created by the very being who is fond of this world, we will put an end to this twisted saga for good!"
"RAAAAAAAAAGH! PATHECTIC SCUM!" Ishmelga roared. "BE DAMNED! DAMNED TO THE FURTHEST REACHES OF GEHENNA!"
"Its power is staggering...! " Laura said as we felt a gust of its power.
"This is only a fraction of the true might the Great One would possess, were it fully reforged." Franz explained. "But if we don't stop it soon, it will surely grow strong enough to bring the world to ruin!"
"This thing's no joke!" Juna said.
"We'll just have to deal with it, right here and now!" Kurt added.
"I'm with you there, but just how do we overcome something that huge?" Machias asked.
"What about Valimar, Ordine, Testa Rossa and Afreion?" Fie added.
"Regrettably, my power level is critically now." Ordine answered
"It appears the reforging of the Great One has drained us of all our remaining energy." Valimar added
"There is nothing we can do, but watch." Testta-Rossa said.
"It is up to your hands to preveil." Aregrion added
"You can leave that to me." I answered as I lifted into the air and faced Ishmelga. "My radiant light begin to appear as I glare at Ishmelga. "Considering how powerful I am by awakening my power, I should be able to keep Ishmelga focused on me, while the rest of you strike at it."
"I beg the differ!" I heard Aurelia say
"Was that… Principal Le Quin?!" Altina asked
"Then that mean…" Emma smiled
"You're not facing this alone Levi!" I heard Vita say. "I've established a Spirit Path connection. We're coming!"
"I'll use my partitions to provide us some footing!" I heard Thomas say as well.
Roselia then spoke and several platforms appeared with all of our allies and comrades we had battled with and against.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - To the Future)
"Made it! Sorry to keep you guys waiting." Estelle said.
"We've got your back!" Lloyd added.
"We'll be your strength, Class VII!" Angelica added
"For the Honor of our lord, and to uphold her will!" Duvalie added
"We will be the light that illuminates your path!" Viscount Arseid added
I couldn't help but chuckled "You got it! With all of us coming together like this, We'll destroy Ishmelga for good!" I turn to the Courageous II. "I assume you'll be helping us too, Olivert?"
"Indeed, Levi." Olivert replied from his ship. "We've set up a spiritual network from here as well! The Courageous II is ready to assist you and all of Class VII!"
"We can provide you backup with our remote orders!" Alfins added
"Rean! Everyone, please! We're all counting on you!" Elise added
"Just promise you'll come back safety when it's over!" Towa replied
"Sorry guys." Then I turn and see Lechter, and Claire appeared as well. "Don't have enough strength to fight, but we can at least help you out with our Orders!"
"Best of Luck. Our future is in your hands!" Claire added
"All right! Get ready, Ishemlga!" l then powered up even more. "This world is ready to face you, I'm ready to face you! For the sake of the ones who stand with me, for the sake of the lives you stolen, for all the crimes you have done...I will end your curse and banish you from this world, FOREVER!"
"RAAAAAAAAAGHHH!"
Soon I was begin to join the battle with Rean. But as for the two battles. I will support them my radiant power. Once we deal with them. We begin to launch powerful crafts onto Ishmelga and my power added to increase the damage to Ishmelga. Due to the sheer size of Ishmelga, three teams of eight were at one of each major part of the dark being. Once both of the two major parts were destroyed, the rest of the others all focused their attack on the main body. I summoned a giant beam of light and strike at Ishmelga, dealing unfathomable damage to Ishemlga. Ishmelga roared as it began to feel weak from all I had thrown against it. Ishmelga's body begin to transparent.
"NO! THIS CANNOT BE!" Ish boomed. "I REFUSE TO ACCEPT THIS! NEVER! NEVER!"
Ishmelga then leaves the body of the Great One as it then turned into a dark cloud. A crack was made and then a portal appeared as it tried to escape.
"Oh no you don't!" I replied as I flew after it.
"I'm right with you!" Rean added, as he and Millium went with me.
We then found ourselves in a vast, misty void and near us was Ishmelga looked weak.
"STAY AWAY...STAY AWAY FROM ME." Ishmelga said.
"Is this...?" Millium title her head.
"Yes." I nodded. "This is Ishmelga's astral form."
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Sensitive Talk)
"I ONLY GAVE YOU POWER! THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW STRONGER IN STRIFE! WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF HUMAN PROSPERITY AND STRENGTH, IF NOT STRUGGLE AND HARDSHIP?!"
"This is the consciousness the Ebon Knight's logic system gained after being influenced by humanity." Millium explained. "It was consumed by malice, manipulated its creators, the Gnomes, and spread its curse across the world."
"Yeah..." I sighed. "But that would also mean..."
"Yes, this thing is humanity's creation." Rean finished. "The very concept of strife drove its every act. And for better or for worse, led us to where we are now."
"Which is exactly why we humans are fools."
Liam then appeared with us.
"We humans are capable of many things. Including the balance of good and evil. Which results to creating many things. Entertainment, war, so many. Whatever we bring into the world. Is one side of the coin. Both good and bad. Now. You know what to do." Liam said
Me and Read nodded. Rean and I took a step forward, being weary of any desperate attacks.
"War forced us to innovate, conflict forced us to evolve. In leading us to such power and knowledge, I suppose you're almost like a god." Rean said.
"A god, huh?" I asked
"EXACTLY! A GOD WITH POWER BEYOND COMPARE!" Ishmelga responded. "BECOME MY AWAKENER, AND YOU TOO, CAN-"
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - A Changing World -In the Shadows of History-)
"Sorry, I'll pass." Rean declined. "This is the beginning of a new age. An age ruled by humanity."
Millium nodded and she turned into the sword.
"We're going to accept responsibility for our past. The actions that created you. And by doing so, we'll rise to even greater heights."
"Yes. And with humanity leading the way forward to the brighter tomorrow, its future generation will always have a place to live out their days. Without the need to fall into eternal strife." I added as he got ready to strike with Rean. "Ishmelga. You have committed many crimes that are far beyond forgiving. Manipulating the lives of people. Creating dark events behind the scenes, Killing many innocents lives of the people of Erebonia. Corrupting and controlling the soul of the people. Brainwashed the Gnomes, creating more strife that leads to endless war and many lives forced to be lost. Creating the Curse of Erebonia, and spreading it to the world to fall under your control. Obsessed with Drechels soul and force him to be your Awakener by killing Rean's mother, and you even force Drechels reincarnated soul to make a pack with you so you can create even more chaos. The crimes you committed will never be forgiven. Your punishment is death."
"Farewell, Ishmelga. I'm not sure if you even have a soul, but I hope you find your way to Aidios."
"But if you somehow don't, then I'm sure Gehenna will have a place where you can belong…forever. "
"RRRAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHH!" Ishmelga roared and made one final attempt.
It turned into that cursed sword and lunged at Rean and I. As I use my powers to significantly increase Rean's own powers to its limit and we delivered a strike that was powerful enough to cut Ishmelga in four. It broke into more pieces and then...it all faded away, never to return.
"It's over! You have finally done it, Rean!" Osborne appeared with a smile.
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Night Sky On That Day)
"Yeah...somehow." Rean replied. "To be honest, it feels a little strange, talking to you like this. Father and son."
"Oh, does it now? Who do you think held you in his arms when you were but an infant? I do believe I'm starting to feel a bit of regret over leaving you all to Teo."
"Well, to be fair, I've known him as my dad for quite a bit longer."
"And you, Levi. You have fulfilled your purpose and carved your own destiny. A destiny that I believe your creator hope to be. And I believe not even the Grandmaster would predict."
"He's right. I couldn't be more proud of you." Liam smiled.
"And I understand if you feel resentment towards me still, but allow me to say, it was an honor meeting you, and protecting my son."
"The same to the real you." I replied with a smile. "I forgive you for all the things you done. The resentment I hold for you vanished. After all, you were only playing the villain because of Ishmelga. Now the root of all evil is over, and finally met the real you, I couldn't help but feel sorry and sad for you. I wish there was a better way to save you."
"For me, I'm glad I was able to learn your true intentions. To meet the real you." Rean said. "There's no doubt in my mind that we're father and son. We...kinda share a few tendencies after all."
"Oh? Such as our penchant for self-sacrifice, perhaps?" Osborne asked. "I can't argue with you on that point. But unlike me, you still have a long life ahead of you. After all, you and Levi have bonded and are intertwined by destiny it seems. Even if it is from Liam. As the light and the dark. And planning to share your life with, correct?"
Rean nodded. "Oh...yeah."
"Y-You do realize that means you're planning on proposing to me someday even though we are recently dating, right?" I exclaimed blushing red.
"Even so. We might hit it off."
"Now my heart is keeping more beats."
Osborne laughed. "Don't throw it away for others, use it to protect them, just as they would you. And most importantly, never give up. No matter what. Surely these lessons were at the core of your master's teachings."
Rean look surprised then surprised. "I see… I understand now. All right. I'll take those words to heart."
"I will as well." I agreed. "This world is my home and I will do whatever I can to protect it. For future generations can live in peace."
"Heh, I'm glad to hear it." Osborne replied before he begin to transparent.
"You have to go now, don't you?" Rean asked.
Osborne nodded. "I do. My time here has nearly run out. I'll forever be grateful we had this chance...to finally meet as father and son. And to apologize for all that I put each of you through."
"Yeah, me too."
"As for Millium, Claire, Lechter, and Rufus, my loyal children of blood and iron. Tell them that I'm sorry..."
"And it's time for me to depart as well." Lianne appeared next to Liam.
"Lianne…"
"I have walked this world far too long Drechiels. I think it's time and see if we can meet once more… in the next world. I shall inform the Stalhritters of my department."
"Oh, Lianne… I'm sure we will meet again in the next life. Farewell, Levi, farewell Liam, ...and farewell, my dear son."
"Goodbye...dad." Rean replied as he rubbed his eye.
"Farewell… Drechiels." Liam waved goodbye. "You as well, Lianne, Rutger."
Liam then disappeared. Osborne turned away and walked off into the distance and joined by Rutger, and Lianne.
Rean, Millium, and I then turned away and we went through the portal to rejoin with the others, before we safely landed on the ground together.
"Instructor Rean...Levi." Kurt said.
"So it's over, then?" Sara asked.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Start Line)
"Yeah...It's over now." I replied before putting my arm around Rean. "Like I said before, we're together to the bitter end."
"Yeah." Rean did the same with me.
We then noticed a very clear blue sky that was all around us before noticing the surviving ships belonging to Ouroboros are retreating.
"Guess the society is making a break for it." Fie said.
"Yes. And it seems the Great Twilight has dissipated as well." Emma added.
I nodded "I can only let them go. They have a message to send to the Grandmaster after all."
Celine sighed. "That's not the end of our problems, though."
"Right." Machias agreed. "The Imperial Army and the Mille Mirage forces will likely begin advancing on each other soon."
"In fact, Supreme Commander Vandyck and Lieutenant General Bright may have already taken action." Musse said.
I then looked at Rean whose hair and eyes went finally back to their normal colors.
"Rean, you're hair." Elliot said.
"How about that? It must be a sign that I'm free of the curse." Rean replied.
"So that means you're no longer the Sacrifice." Gaius added.
"I'm… so relieved…" Altina sniffed
"Hahaha. Black hair really does suit you better, instructor." Juna added
"Hehe… you're back to normal now." Alisa smiled
"Thank goodness too." I replied.
"Good thing, too. I was gettin' tired of you stealin' my looks. I was able to see the normal you one last time." Crow said.
We then saw Crow appearing transparent.
"Ah… That's right." Rean sadden
"Oh, now that the Great Twilight's over..." Elliot paused.
"We knew it was coming, but..." Fie said.
"Come on, now. I told you I was runnin' on borrowed time, anyway." Crow replied. "That also implies to the Steel Maiden. But looks like she already left. So how about you guys send me off with some smiles this time around?"
"Heh heh. That goes for me, too." Millium added as she showed up.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Promise of That Day)
"Millium?" Jusis asked as Rean gave the big sword to him.
"What do you mean?" Altina sadden
"It's like I said, I was a weapon created just for the Rivalries."Millium answered "Now that the ritual's done, I'm fading away with it, so it's time to me to say goodbye."
"Millium..." Rean sadden
"No... please." Altina slowly begin to cry.
"But... why?" Juna asked as she's also heartbreaker by this.
"Damn it." Ash clench his fist.
"This is not a fate you need accept." Valimar said as he, Ordine, Testta Rossa and Agreion stood up. "Join me, my siblings."
"Let us gather together, one final time." Ordine added.
Then two of the Divine Knights appeared.
"The other Divine Knights." Kurt said.
"They must've returned after the Great One's defeat." Musse added.
"Precisely." Zector replied.
"It feels as if we are awakened at last from a long, harrowing dream." Testa-Rossa said.
"The Rivalry of the Seven is complete, and the curse of the Great One is no more." Agreion added. "But we must also give our thanks to Levi Sullivan for protect the world."
"Yes. The Ebon Knight has left our ranks, but perhaps, that is for the best." El-Prado agreed. "Levi, we are eternally grateful for your part in saving the world and freeing us from Ishmelga's grasp."
"Incredible..." Gaius said.
"Seeing them all together...they're magnificent." Jusis added.
"Divine Knights, it was my pleasure." I replied. "Now the darkness Ishmelga has brought is forever gone."
"Yes, and with that Levi. All of the conditions have been met." Franz said as he became transparent.
"Father..." Alisa said as she looked at him with sadness.
"So you were an immortal too, huh?" Celine asked.
"Yes. I became one as a result of being taken over by the chief of the Gnomes." Frans replied. "I'm so sorry my dear Alisa. We were finally able to talk for the first time in years, and now I must leave you again. But before I go, allow me to give you a gift. The fruit of my long years of research. Divine Knights, I stand before you now as chief of the Kin of Earth and implore you. Run the Sacrament Program of Lost Zem, the Sept-Terrion of Earth! Materialize the sword from its concept form, and convert all remaining energy to biomass to create a vessel!"
"Huh?" Millium asked
"Wha...?" Crow also look surprised and confused
"Is this…?" Emma look surprised
"Precisely, Emma dear." Vita's voice said.
Vita and Roselia then appeared.
"What we're doing now is the very same act the mages sought to perform back in the Dark Ages. Something normally impossible." Vita said. "But now that we have the power of two Sept-Terrions, even miracles are within our grasp."
"I never dream I would see the day when this would be possible." Roselia added. "You've impressed me, Black Alberi- no, Franz Reinford."
"All I've done is lay the groundwork." Franz replied. "Now I need your help."
"With pleasure...Divine Knights, I stand before you now as elder of the Kin of Fire and Implore you. Run the Sacrament Program of Ark Rouge, the Sept-Terrion of Fire! Stabilize the soul that resides in the sword, and affix the other to its reconstructed vessel!"
The Divine Knights responded and we felt a surge of power going all around us, then, Crow's body was no longer transparent. Does… does that mean… is it really as I learn?
"What the hell was that? Man, why are you guys trying to upstage me?" Crow asked. "I was looking forward to making my big dramatic exit even better than last time." But then he see us look completely shocked. "What gives Why do you all staring at me like that?"
"Aidios… it's true…" I covered my mouth.
"What's tr-?" Then Crow look at his hand. "But how? I was fading away. I felt it. And my hair, too. My body feels… whole again…"
"Crow…" Rean smiled
"Your complexion, the color of your hair… You look like yourself again." Laura added
"You're alive again!" I stated with a smile.
"We did it!" Elliot cheered
Millium was still floating.
"Haha… This is a real miracle, huh?" Millium asked then she yawn. "But man, I'm so tired all of the sudden… Sorry, just gotta… take a little nap."
Then Millium went into the sword.
"H-Hey! Millium!" Jusis called out in concern.
"It's okay." Emma replied. "I think she's fallen asleep."
"Being permanently materialized into our world must have taken a lot out of her." Celine replied.
Soon, we were all joined by the rest of our allies and comrades who worked with us.
"I'm glad to see it was a success." Franz said.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - In a Clear Sky)
His body was still transparent, but it was glowing brighter and so were the six Divine Knights.
"Father..." Alisa sound heartbroken again
"Valimar, Ordine, Testa-Rossa... You're all..." Rean sadden
"I see… you used the last remaining power of the Sept-Terrions…" I sadden
"Yes. We have used up the remaining power of the Sept-Terrions for one final miracle." Valimar answered.
"This will be the one and only time such an act will be permitted." Ordine said.
"Thanks...partner." Crow replied.
"H-hold on...if Crow can come back, surely you can too, father." Alisa said.
"I'm afraid not." Franz replied. "The chances of success are higher the less time a person has spent as an immortal. I've been like this for ten years. This same method would not be able to revive me."
"No..."
"My Lady." Sharon stood beside her.
"Franz..." George said quietly.
"George, it may be too late for me, but you still have a chance to atone." Franz told him. "Erebonia will need skilled engineers to rebuild, and I know you can fill that role in my stead."
George nodded. "I'll do you proud."
"Sharon, I am deeply grateful for the way you're watched over my family in my absence. I hope that you will continue to care for my wife, daughter, and father-in-law in the future."
Sharon bowed. "Of course, I promise to serve the Reinford family for as long as I'm wanted."
"So this is how you choose to leave us, my foolish disciple." Schmidt said.
"I'm sorry, please look after yourself, Professor." Franz replied. "And my dear Alisa, I'm sorry our time together was so short, but what little we had was the happiest of my life. Please take care. Tell your mother I love her, and give your grandfather my regards."
"I will...thank you for everything." Alisa replied. "I love you, Father!"
"Valimar… is this goodbye?" Rean asked as he, me and Crow approach the Divine Knights.
"Damn… So you guys are really gonna leave after all we've been through together…" Crow also sadden.
"Our sole purpose was to contain the power of the Great One." Ordine said
"With said duty fulfilled, our time in this world is over." Agreion added
"Stand tall, my Awakener, son of my former Awakener." Valimar replied. "And my true friend. It was my privilege to stand by your side through all of your struggles and moments of joy. Machine though I may be, seeing you grow and progress warmed my heart. Rean, I am proud of the man you have become."
"It was an honor to have been your Awakener." Rean responded. "Thank you everything, my friend. I'll never forget you."
"Oh yes. Rean, Jusis, Altina...one more thing." Franz said. "When you find a moment, pay the Workshop's biological research wing a visit. Be sure to bring the sword with you. So long."
Then, Franz and the six Divine Knights slowly faded away, leaving all of us in awe of what we had went through. I wondered what he meant by that. But for now, there was a lot of work and restoration to be done in the weeks and months to come, and I had a feeling that the aftermath was gonna stick around for a while.
(Liam pov)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Days Past)
As I watch the true ending truly happening. I begin to teleport to the Ironbloods
"Neither of you will be let off so easily. After all, the Empire will need your talents to be rebuilt." Rufus said as he appeared them. "Just think of the chaos that will ensue as a result of halting Operation Jormungandr so suddenly. Not to mention we are all in Levi's mercy. Ceasefire negotiations will need to be held, reparations will need to be made. We can leave lifting the curse to Levi, and those who still wish go along with the war. The Empire as we know it may well collapse under the enormity of its sins. Which is why we'll need both the Intelligence Division and the RMP to maintain order."
"Well, when you put it like that…" Lechter replied
"Yes. I will be the one to bear the responsibility for his Excellency's actions. Since Levi is also watching us at this very moment. He will know if we run away. If we don't take responsibility for our actions, he will make us suffer with his own curse, that much is clear. It is the best way we can go about quelling the unrest in Erebonia and solving the issue of Crossbell all at once. I can think of no better way for us Ironbloods to honor him."
"I'm glad you three are thinking positive about this." I said as I approach them.
"Lord Liam."
"Worry not. I'm not here to scold or kill you or anything. Just came to check on all of you. After all. You all have work to do. And for you Rufus. I will be watching over you as well. To make sure you don't end up doing something stupid."
"Hehe. How kind of you, Lord Liam." Rufus chuckled
"Farewell, Your Excellency. And thank you for everything." Claire smiled as she look in the sky with Lecter.
"So long, Old man. Leep an eye on me from Gehenna, will ya?" Lecter smiled
"Well, I better go. And to bring him as well." I replied
"Him?" Claire asked
But I teleported. I am towards Campanella. "Campanella. I'm sure you know why I am here?"
"Yes. I take it the prince will join us shortly?" Campanella asked
"Yes. After he's done. He will join you all shortly. The darkness within him is strong. He'll make a perfect Enforcer since you're short staff. And who knows. Maybe I'll create new Avatar as an Enforcer."
"Hehe. That would be most generous. I was surprised when you told me you will have the Crown Prince as the Enforcer. Still. It will be nice indeed. You think he will still be able to do two things at once?"
"Yes. Cedric will have one role as a crown prince. And the other as an Enforcer. His two roles won't interfere. Yet he know so little about the world. He will need a babysitter."
"Very true. The Grandmaster will be happy to hear this. So what are you going to do now?"
"I'll head home for now. I might be back. And when I do. It will be either help Ouroboros again or be against you. Eh. It might be both. But it all depends. Still, I'm looking forward to working together with you. You can keep the spells I've taught you. They're your gifts from me after all."
"Hehe. A pleasure. Looking forward to meet again Liam."
"Same to you. Who knows. I MIGHT borrow you someday."
And finally! It's over! Ishmelga is destroyed for Good! Now you're all wondering how I'm making Cedric an Enforcer and how. Maybe you'll find out someday. The next chapter will be the Aftermath! Oh. And I will add in quotes, link abilities for Arianrhod.
Arianrhod quotes
Rush
"Now, Rose!" Arianrod said to Roselia.
"To me, Duvalie!" Arianrhod quoted for Duvalie
"Yes, my lord!" Duvalie quoted
"Ines!" Arianrhod quoted for Ines
"Yes, my lord!" Ines quoted
"Ennea, now!" Arianrhod quoted for Ennea
"Yes, my lord!"
"Lend me your aid!" Lianne quoted for the others.
Reverse
"Lianne, together!" Roselia quoted to Arianrhod
"My lord!" Duvalie quoted for Arianrhod
"My lord, your assistance!" Ines quoted for Arianrhod.
"My lord, please!" Ennea quoted for Arianrhod
Victory Quotes back at the Salt Pale
Roselia:
"It has been far too long since we fought side by side, Rose" Arianrhod
"Agreed. It's just like old times, Lianne." Roselia quoted
Sharon:
"I can see the path you have chosen, Severing Eclipse."
"Yes. This is the path I've chosen, Lord Arianrhod."
Angelica:
"Ahh, so strong and beautiful~ It's such an honor to fight alongside you." Angelica quoted to Arianrhod
"I thank you for your praise, Daughter of House Rogner." Arianrhod quoted
George:
"So you chosen the path of light, have you young Gnome?" Arianrhod quoted
"Yes. To make up for all my mistakes." George quoted
Oh. And for the Master Quartz. I would say Machias Master Quart and Aurelia.