(Cue: The Poem of Everyone's Souls- Persona 5)
The scene soon picks up where the previous story left off with five different factions standing right there in that blue room of mystery known only as the Velvet Room.
"So nice of everyone to gather here." Igor said. "This is quite exhilarating."
"Still, Emi? Why are you here?" David asked.
"You guys kind of disappeared all of a sudden, so Harumi here went and contacted me after Tulip went berserk." Emi said.
"It's true. Without any sign or a warning, Tulip went and tried to kill us." Leonis said.
"Is she okay now?" Hope asked.
"She's...restrained but...even knocked out, she didn't break out of it." Zexi said.
"That is why they are here. This place is special. We have been working diligently to break the spell that has affected the elves from these groups." Igor said.
"Wait, does that mean…" Mayumi said.
"Yes… Sharia too…" Emi said.
"Damn it, I was afraid of this." David said.
"Even our guild isn't safe." Theo said. "We have elfen members too and even they went berserk."
"So it's all playing out like it was told to us back in Kadic. The legend of the Elven revenge." Hope said.
"I'm afraid so. The elves are getting revenge against us humans." Leonis said.
"So...you did a good job getting them through the Redux." Igor said.
"Yes. All like you requested." Arthur said.
"Wait, you know Igor, Arthur?" Hope said before Lavenza kicked him down.
"Don't say such stupid things!" Lavenza said.
"Igor is a staple to the Persona series, Hope, even though he has a different attendant in each one. Of course he's going to have a lot of guests here." David said.
"Indeed. In fact, I was the one who requested the Lost Thieves play the villains while I tended to their friends." Igor said.
"So this was all because of you?" Aelita asked.
"Indeed. However, I did so not of malice but in order to make sure you all made it to the goal. Can't have a story without an antagonist after all." Igor said.
"All too true. But wait, I noticed that since Moloch brought us there, Genis and Raine were unaffected by his control." Sachiko said.
"You are partially correct. Your friends, despite being half elves, were spared from the magic affecting the other elves. However, Moloch is not the source." Igor said.
"It's Mammon, isn't it? All of the pieces are starting to connect now." David said.
"Indeed. The elf attacks are getting more serious." Igor said showing images of a few worlds where the elves were attacking everyone in sight. "Anyone who is an elf, half elf, or has the soul of an elf, has been attacking humans indiscriminately. I fear if this continues, either the elf or the human race will be wiped out."
"Then I guess we have no time to lose." Cheetah said.
"But how are we going to do that? All of our stuff is back on the Galaxy King in Yokohama." Jesse said.
"You do not need to worry. I have already arranged for your ship to be brought to your upcoming destination: the Clover Kingdom." Igor said.
"So it really is on my world. That's where this elf problem started, isn't it?' Asta said.
"Correct. It was all because of the elves' deaths 500 years ago that things have progressed this far." Igor said.
"But there's one thing I don't seem to get. What's Mammons goal in escalating all this?" Hope said.
"You still fail to grasp his thinking...this is something beyond Mammon's methods. True it's his magic affecting the elves, but waging war on humans for no reason...this is something he has never done. I believe he is trying to help someone." Igor said.
"Hmm… Still, this seems a little drastic for simple revenge. Not that he'd tell us. While it is true that humans are of a destructive nature, what he's doing doesn't prove his point." David said.
"Well, if Mammon really is trying to help someone, we should try to figure out who it is." Theo said.
"Theo, that's kind of out of our grasping range right now. We need to focus on one thing at a time." Harumi said.
"She's right. We can worry about that after we free those under his control." David said.
"Hope is not completely lost. First thing's first...there is a root to his plan...the Eye of the Midnight Sun." Igor said.
"The Eye of The Midnight Sun? Asta, didn't you say you were facing…." Hope said before Lavenza smacked him.
"Quit speaking up in that tone." Lavenza said.
"How come I'm the only one getting hit?" Hope asked.
"Eh...I just don't like you." Lavenza said.
"Ouch. You were right, Hope. You're not popular with the ladies at all." David said.
"I'm used to it…" Hope said.
"Yeah...we've been fighting them a lot lately. Tell me...and I think I know the answer...are some of them elves?" Asta asked.
"Yes. Originally there were four reincarnated elves but now there are only two." Igor said.
"Two? Something must've happened, then." David said.
"One was expelled from the body they shared and the other was killed." Igor said.
"Fana and Vetto." Asta said.
"The only ones who remain is the Rhya and Patri." Igor said.
"Patri?" Asta asked.
"He's the one who refers to himself as Licht, leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun." Igor said. "Both of them are elves who were reincarnated 500 years later."
"Well they'll be eating the dirt soon." Zora said.
"You seem confident. But that's right...you Royal Knights will be leading an attack on their base soon." Igor said.
"Royal Knights?" Yumi asked.
"A select group of Magic Knights from multiple factions that were brought together to fight against them since we know their location." Zora said.
"Don't worry. We know you weren't referring to us." Alphamon said.
"Huh? You guys are supposed to be knights?" Zora said.
"Okay...don't you dare piss these guys off. They can end you. And second, I can't believe they didn't pick me!" Asta said.
"Why do you think I was on that bug kingdom in the first place, you idiot?" Zora said.
"What?" Asta said surprised.
"You, me and that Mimosa girl...we made the cut." Zora said.
"Guys, guys. Let's just calm down. This is not the time to be fighting amongst ourselves." David said.
"I...I DID IT!" Asta shouted with glee. "Wait...so are we the only ones from the Black Bulls in it?"
"No. Noelle and Luck made it too." Zora said.
"Oh yeah! Now this is starting to get good! An all out attack against the Eye of the Midnight Sun!" Asta said with glee.
"I can already tell this is gonna be a wild ride. When we get to the Clover Kingdom, it's time for battle." Hope said.
"Finally, we can take the fight to Mammon!" Alkal said. "We'll show him what happens when you mess with us!"
"Will you idiots knock it off!" Ivy said. "In case you forgot...defeating them is only part of the objective."
"Yeah. We need to free the elves as well. Seriously, you guys. Do I have to keep track of everything?" David asked.
"He is right. The Eye of the Midnight Sun...they still need a few key components...the Magic Stones required to call on the elfen spirits." Igor said. "Those stones will need to be guarded."
"No sweat. Some of them are back at the hideout." Asta said.
"And the last one...it is around the neck of the current Magic Emperor, Julius Novachrono." Igor said.
"Hmm...I see. In that case….it's probably best we split up for these objectives." Arthur said. "A team battles the Eye of the Midnight Sun, a team protects the stones at the hideout and a team guards the Magic Emperor."
"I'll take the emperor job. Doubt he'll need our help but it's better to keep watch." Zexi said.
"Stone job is mine." Theo said.
"We'll take the Battle." Arthur said.
"We'll also take battle." Jexi said.
"Shining Hope Squad will take the Emperor job." Adora said.
"I'm not much for combat...so I'll take the stone job. Besides...you guys have a few...stowaways from the past." Emi said.
"Huh?" Jexi said before they saw the three on the Sunny along with Jim. "Oh...right."
"Okay, as the principal's daughter, I demand that someone, ANYONE, tells us what is going on here!" Sissi said.
"Sissi, Sissi… Calm down. This is a lot to explain, so let's do it on the way." David said.
"Why are they even here?" Igor asked.
"Apologies but the crisis seemed urgent." Lavenza said.
"Hmm. As long as they don't see their homeworld in the present, things should be fine." Igor said.
"In the present? What are you guys talking about?" Milly asked.
"This may seem hard to believe but...you guys are from a different timeline from us." Mayumi said.
"Should we really tell them that?" Hope asked.
"Do not worry. They will not remember when we return them anyway." Igor said.
"What are you…" Milly started.
"Milly, I think it's best we don't ask too many questions." Tamiya said.
"Tamiya is right. This isn't like anything you guys are all used to." David said.
"We'll keep them at the hideout for the stone job. They shouldn't cause problems there." Theo said.
"In that case, do you mind if I come along too? I just...have this feeling." David said.
"Okay...fair enough but three teams is the max." Theo said.
"You're the last one, Mark." Jexi said.
"Hmm…I guess that leaves me with defending the Emperor, then." Mark said. "It'll give us a chance to learn more about this world, anyway."
"And more about how this world's magic works." Princess Twilight added.
"Funny you should say that." Igor said as a figure walked into the room. It was a man in robes with short blond hair and a star mark on his forehead.
"So nice to see you again...Asta." he said.
"Mr. Magic Emperor! Sir!" Asta said.
"There's no need to worry. Besides...I'm still freaking out about this room! Is it made by some sort of unknown magic? Just incredible!" he said in awe of the Velvet Room.
"Erm… How to explain this…? This place is kind of like a pocket dimension outside the boundaries of time." David said.
"Hmm...nope. Gotta be magic." Julius said.
"Yeah...as it turns out, he's a bit of a magic otaku." Asta said.
"Got it. Should've thought about that before I started speaking." David said.
"Now then...you three groups will head to the capital right now." Igor said as a door opened for the Emperor group.
"Alright then, wish us luck, teammates!" CP said. "Right this way, your majesty."
The others headed with Julius to the door. Hope then looked to David.
"Don't worry, we'll take care of this. And David… be sure to give Mammon and Moloch a piece of your mind." Hope said.
"Oh, don't worry. We plan to." David said.
"Let's go! I can't wait anymore!" Zexi said as they ran through the door.
"Now then...let's open the other door." Igor said as another door opened up. "Currently only four people are inside the hideout. So you should be fine."
"Alright. Let's go, everyone." David said.
"Don't worry about us. We'll be having too much fun taking down the enemy." Jexi said.
"You guys sure don't seem too worried about being dragged into a war." Milly said.
"Yeah… I think we're a little too used to situations like this." Petra said.
"Anyway, let's get moving. As long as we're here, we may as well help these guys out any way we can." Jim said as the designated groups go through the door.
"Now...that just leaves the battle group. This next door will take you to Gravitos Rock, the place where you shall fight. You'll arrive at the same time as the other Royal Knights." Igor said as the door appeared.
"We're more than ready for a fight." Jexi said.
"Indeed. We will save our comrades and defeat these people." Arthur said.
Igor smiled. "So much has changed since we last met. I look forward to seeing you all again, someday."
"Same here." Jexi said as the two groups marched through the door as it closed behind them as a new legend of the elves was about to unfold.