Dateline March 6, 1207
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost -Wind Across the Water)
In the tiny town of Milsante station, there was Rean, Levi, Jusis, Altina, Alisa, Millium, Litchi, Tager, Lambda and Kokonoe who enter the town and they begin heading else while Millium was running toward the sight with her Golem.
"WOOHOO! Here we are!" Millium cheered. "C'mon, guys! Get a move on!"
"No need to shout and bounce every which way." Jusis scolded.
"Agreed. Calm yourself, Millium." Altina agreed.
"Aww, c'mon! Where's your sense of adventure?" Millium giggled as she turn to the waterfall and the lake. "And check out the size of that waterfall! It's just like how I remember it from my mission! We should borrow a boat and see how awesome it is up close. It'll be fun!"
"I'm sure it would be, but we're a little short on time here." Rean said.
"Seriously, did you forget your little head to why we're here?" Kokonoe fold her arms.
Jusis palm face. "Or more specifically, WHO we came here for? Honestly..."
"I know. I knooow." Millium giggled as she look around.
"Golem, Gol." Golem pointed
"Oh! There he is!" Millium cheered as they see George coming.
"Hey there, Millium. Glad to see you doing so well." George smiled. "And thanks for making the time when you're all so busy, guys. I'm guessing your students couldn't make it, Rean?"
"Yeah. They've got their hands full with something else at the moment." Rean answered
"So you found you know who, right?" Levi asked.
"Almost certain of it, thanks to Professor Kokonoe... Wait. Where is he?" George look around. "Don't tell me HE'S skipping out on this?"
"Hmph. I'm right here." An obnoxious voice spoke as Schmitt approached. "Lead the way, George. Show us this hidden sector of the Black Workshop."
"Of course, follow me." George nodded as they headed to Gala Lake and then and wander around for a bit before arriving at the area where Geroge reveal to them a secret portal. "Here we are."
"A secret portal? This was never here before." Levi mused.
"It was well hidden through a safety device. Thanks to Professor Kokonoe's assistance, we were able to locate the mechanism to reveal it. So what do you think, Millium. Can you feel him?"
Millium approached the portal to aim her hand through it. "Hmm... Oh... You're right! Lammy's here! I'm sure of it!"
"I'm glad we've finally found him." Altina smiled. "I know you've been worried about him ever since you two were liberated from your fates as a sword."
" Yeah. We couldn't talk, but I could tell we'd become one. But when I was brought back by Palutena, I realized I couldn't sense him at all anymore."
"I know that the professor extracted all the Black Workshop data and location during the rescue mission, we're sorry that we've taken so long to reunite you with Airgetlem Millium." Litchi said, sadly. "We been so busy lately that it almost like we forgot about him."
"Hey, I'm the one who gave George the data of the location, but ever since the EAF attack, it has been delayed a while longer." Kokonoe fold her arms. "Anyway, now that we found where that combat shell is located, we can retrieve him so Millium won't be some useless annoying energy bump."
"Professor! You could have put it nicely!"
"Anyway, Alberich probably guessed something was off if he place both Millium and Airgetlam at the same place before I decided to blow the damn place up. Although he didn't anticipate that I would, we were able to retrieve the spare body in case Millium suddenly lose her body again. And now that we finally get down to business with this hidden sector, we can at least recover the combat shell to make Millium whole again."
"I assume Millium and Altina's biometrics will be necessary to recover Airgetlam. But I hate to be the bearer of MORE bad news, but there's a bunch of general-purpose combat shells and Oz Mirage units inside." George said
"More of them?" Lambda asked
"When it rains, it pours..." Jusis sighed.
Tager tuck his glasses. "It's not an ideal place to take Millium into such a dangerous place while unharmed. While she does have her Pokemon by her side, I fear that they will target her eventually. But it seems we have little choice in the matter."
"Right." Altina nodded as everyone turn to Millium. "We'll protect you, Millium."
Jusis agreed. "Indeed. We have ample strength to keep you safe. We'll do whatever it takes to recover your soulmate and partner, Millium."
"Yeah. All of us are with you, too." Levi nodded in agreement.
"I'll make sure that my father's efforts to help you weren't in vain." Alisa said with resolve.
"Wow, you guys." Millium smiled. "I might put on the waterworks if you keep laying this much love on me."
George chuckled. "Somehow I knew it'd come to this. Oh, and don't think Millium has to go in unarmed." He snapped his finger and his combat shell appeared. "She can go with my buddy instead. I've already made the adjustments necessary for her to work with him."
"Oh, your combat shell! Naglfar, was it?" Rean asked.
"Sounds like a plan!" Millium smiled. "I like that he's a hand-on-hand just like Lammy. Nice to meet ya, uhh... Rammy? Nammy?"
The combat shell spoked.
"He doesn't seem to appreciate your nickname, Millium." Altina said. "And Nammy is only one letter off from Sammy or Lammy. Making their names so confusing is necessary."
"Is that really the issue here?" Rean asked with a nervous smile.
George chuckled. "Well, if you're good with him, you ought to get goin', huh? Professor Schmidt and I will guide you through, so be sure to keep your ARCUS units connected, got it?"
"I suppose it's my duty to see the fruit of my first disciple's final labor." Schmidt rolled his eyes.
"All right, enough with the chit-chat. Come on, let's get this over with." Kokonoe said as they go inside.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - In the Darkness of Ignorance)
As they arrived inside, they saw that nothing had changed in the Black Workshop design.
"Well, here we are." Alisa said.
"I can literally hear how infested this place is with Archiams..." Rean said.
"Considering how much I hate Alberich and his wicked ways, maybe I'll be doing more of the world a favor by destroying of his machines." Levi said.
"Let's do our best, Millium." Altina said to her.
"You bet!" Millium smirked and turn to the door. "Hold on, Lammy! I'll be there soon! Let's go Golem!"
"Golem!" Golem nodded.
Alisa pull out her Pokeball. "Typhlosion, Let's go!" She toss her Pokeball and came out Typhlosion who roared.
Rean, Altina, Levi and Jusis pull out their Pokeballs.
"Meowstic, let's go!" Rean throw his Pokeball.
"Come on out, Leavanny!" Levi throw his Pokeball.
"Haxorus, assist me!" Jusis throw his Pokeball.
"Blastrode, let's go!" Altina throw her Pokeball and each Pokemon came out as they cried.
They made their way down toward the hollow hallway of the Black Workshop hidden sector where they see a few Mirage Units with Archaisms patrolling the area, but then they destroyed them afterward.
"Ugh, it's unsettling to see all these Oz Mirages roaming around." Alisa muttered.
"Yeah, they were built to throw insults to us by creating them similar to the Oz units. While also trying to create a similar version to the Murakumo units." Litchi muttered.
"I will hesitate to eliminate any that prove to be hostile... even if I do feel sorry for them." Altina declared.
"Think of it as helping them be at peace now that the Great Twilight's over and the Black Workshop's gone." Millum suggested with her smile.
"That is a good way of thinking." Lambda nodded with a smile.
As they enter a large space, there were a bunch of Archaisms waiting for them.
"Meowstic, Psychic." Rean command.
"Meow." Meowstic's eyes glow blue as Blue lines appear on the Archaisms and cram them together as Rean dashes with superhuman speed, slashing through them with a trail of slashes.
Levi and Jusis lunged at them as well and then both slash through, destroying the Archaisms.
"Wow! Way to go guys!" Millium cheered.
"Eh. They were nothing but short work after all we've been through." Levi shrugged.
"Haha. There's no doubt you guys can handle things down there without a scratch."
"Yeah! And the next battle, me Golem and Nammy will handle them with no problem!" Millium smirked. "Right Nammy?" She asked as the Archaism spoke
"Would you please stop calling him that?" Altina asked
Alisa fold her arms. "This is one of those moments where I'm left in awe at the brilliance of combat shell tech. Thanks to the data Professor Kokonoe took from the Black Workshop, I was able to understand why they're tough and flexible—not to mention their autonomous minds."
"To say nothing of how being 'connected' to one allows full comprehension of its language." Jusis command.
"Ehh. It's less about language and more about gut feelings." Millium smiled as she casually wrapped her arms behind her back. "You can tell what they're like super easy that way. Like Lammy's all laid-back, but Nammy here's a big ol' marshmallow."
"Claiomh Solais is more composed by comparison, but he still has his softer moments." Altina said, causing Claiomh Solais to respond as everyone sweatdrop.
"Riiiight. But according to what about the combat shells, they were designed with the intention of developing the best specs and personally for their partner." Kokonoe said. "I suppose that is partially to prepare for their eventual fusion into the sword. But with the Great Twilight over, none of the homunculi will become the Sword of the end again."
Jusis rub his chin. "Hmm... It's a less-than-pleasant view of an otherwise charming features."
"I know right? Airgetlam is more of a best pal than a weapon." Levi smiled. "No different then Pokemon."
"Yup! Just like my Pokemon who are more than pets, Lemmy is like a brother to me since the moment I woke up." Millium smiled. "Oh, but you're still my sister-sister, Tilly. So maybe he's more like a cool cousin I get along with really good?"
"There's no need to worry about offending me." Altina close her eyes and responded.
Millium giggled as she smiled. "And after waking up, I got to go all over the place on missions, and then I got to meet you all. So in a weird way, I'm kinda grateful to Alberich for making me like this."
"I see..." Alisa trailed off.
"That's a fine way of looking things, Millium." Tager smiled.
Kokonoe fold her arms. "Hmph. I can't say I agree with thinking that parasite dress in black but whatever."
"But you miss Airgetlam, don't you?" Lambda asked
"Yeah. I miss Lammy now more than ever." Millium said with a smile but with a sad look in her eyes as she place her hand over her chest.
"Then you don't need to worry, Millium. We'll reunite with him." Lambda smiled.
"I studied some combat shells after the war's end thanks to the data Professor Kokonoe provided. I was able to understand how they are created as well as the materials uses to manufacture them. Which is why how she created a new body for Claiomh Solais with more flexible capabilities." Schmidt said.
"And speaking of that, we also design a new body for Airgetlam to be just as capable as Claiomh Solais." Litchi smile. "But I do wonder if we should give them a bring new form."
"A new form, huh..." Kokonoe hummed. "Yeah, I can imagine giving them a new body while they can transform back to what they are but also a new form in combat for our homunculi to be more equipped."
"Then let's press on." Jusis said as they take off.
"I'm sure Airgetlam cant' wait to see you, too Millium." Rean smiled.
"Yeah! So we better not keep him waiting!" Millium smirked as they spotted more Oz Mirage Units and they were on to take them on.
Millium and Naglfar swing their fist and then throw some swirls and slam attacks while Alisa throw orbal shots and Litchi throw palm strikes and fist and kicks. Tager throw a powerful punch to knock them away as Millium raised her hand and Naglfar form into a drill and then slam, destroying the Archais,.
"Woohoo! Way to go Nammy!" Millium cheered.
'Hmm. It would seem you and Naglfar are handling yourself just fine, Millium." Tager said.
"No kidding. With a synchronization rate THAT high, making it through the facility should be a piece of cake." George said
Millium giggled. "Well, compare to my sync rate with Lammy, this is nothing." she said as Naglfar spoked. "Oh, no, no! It's not your fault!"
"Yeah remind me to change the language so we can all understand it." Kokonoe said until they see large numbers of Combat Shells.
"Combat shells this time." Litchi took her stand. "Let's go everyone!"
The Combat shells charge toward them to aim their mechanical arms at them but Altina slam down her hand as Claiomh Solais form into a giant hand and slam the combat shells and then swing upward as Claiomh Solais disappears and then reappears to launch then up with Alisa pull her orbal Bow and fired multiple arrows at them, hitting when while Blastoise fired Hydrp Pump, Typhlosion fired Flamethrower, Haxorus fired Dragon Pulse and exploded on them, destroying the combat shells but then a new one appears.
Litchi got her threw her staff at the upcoming combat shells, dashed and grabbed them for combo slash while Tager shoulder bashed and then slammed a couple to the ground as Jusis dashed and slashed through a couple with Millium and swing Naglfar, knocking them toward Leavenny who used S-Scissors on them and Golem use Stone Edge and striking a critical blow on them. Rean and Levi let out a powerful slash to destroy them and Lambda in her combat form slashed with her wing blades and then summoned her blade and sliced a couple of them into pieces.
"Fast and easy with us as a group." Alisa giggled. "But man, I'm feeling exhausted..."
"Oh, are you feeling all right, Alisa?" Litchi asked. "Are you exhausted after all the hard work you been doing in Crossbell? It must have been a hectic day since you managed to make it to the wedding."
"I wish I could play it cool and say I'm fine... but that'd be a whopper of a lie, because whew! It was NOT easy. Clefable and my other Pokemon have been worried about me nonstop."
"If I recall, you also aided the affairs in order there after the war and the defense force's occupation, correct?" Tager asked.
"That's right. I oversaw the removal of all the soldats and railway guns from Crossbell. And Mother was in charge of the dismantling of Tangram Fortress." Alisa answered.
"It sounds like it was a heavier task. Considering the fortress was part of the frontlines during the war." Lambda replied.
"Countless others are working tirelessly behind the scenes for Crossbell independence. But a major condition for realizing that goal was removal of all that weaponry. Even with Sharon helping me, I barely had a moment to rest."
"Damn. Sounds very tough for you." Levi muttered.
"Machias, Alhaitham, and Towa were also in Crossbell. It sounds to me like they were up to their eyeballs in work as much as you." Rean said.
"I don't know how you got all that done in less than a month. There's straight up no stopping you once you're on board!" Millium nervous smile.
"It was a team effort." Alisa smiled. "Besides, I've still got to take care of the military factory, so it's not all done. That said, I feel like I have a newfound understanding of my mother's efforts after seeing her work firsthand."
"How so?" Rean asked
"Don't get me wrong—I still refuse to support her decision to mass-produce weapons to support the war efforts... but I'm willing to accept that she was trying to make the most pragmatic decision as Reinford's chairwoman. That, and she really stepped up by offering to cover a good chunk of the reparations as head of the company."
"Indeed. I've been hoping to thank her on behalf of House Albarea when the time is right." Jusis smiled.
"I would have thought her own daughter to have noticed something so blatantly obvious sooner." Schmidt said. "She's an expert in negotiation, operations, foresight... She discovered faults in Gwyn's entrepreneurship even as a student. The Reinford Company would only be half the company it is now without her."
"Though it feels to me like it was Franz's passing that put her working habits into overdrive." George said
"That's one way of putting it." Litchi said.
"Hmm..." Tager rub his chin. "Well if you ask me, perhaps Chairwoman Irena wanted to protect the very place where she'd spent so much time with the man she love."
"Heh. You may be on to something—but you'll never catch her admitting it." Alisa chuckled.
"Like a certain someone I know very well." Litchi turn to Kokonoe.
"Don't you look at me and compare me to her." Kokonoe glared.
"Ahaha..." Alisa scratch her cheek. "I don't think I'll ever be what she is... but that won't stop me from doing my best all the same."
"Well, we'll be right here to cheer you on." Rean smiled.
"And you KNOW I'm here for you!" Millim smiled.
"And with that, let's keep going." Rean said as they take off.
"Do keep up with the pace. You're only at the halfway point." Schmitt said.
"This isn't the keep, you know. They can do what they want." George replied. "Ignore him, guys. Take all the time you need."
"Thanks, George. I was this close to have a proper combat." Levi said.
"Ha! It be funny enough to make me laugh." Kokonoe smirked.
'Sounds like they're back to their old routine.' Rean thought.
They soon enter the next area where they encounter a large number of Ox Mirage units waiting for them. Meowstic used Psychic to pile them together, then Golem used Heavy Slam to crush them to the ground and then Jusis and Alisa combine their fire and wind magic into a blazing tornado. Then Millium raised her hand as Naglfar form into a drilling hammer, grabbed, jump and then unleash a powerful slam, causing a surge of power to destroy the Oz Mirage Units as they crumbled to pieces.
"You aren't overexerting yourself, are you, Millium?" Jusis asked
"Hehe. I'm fine! You're such a worrywort, Jusis. Shows just how much you wuuuv me." Mullium smirked
Jusis look the other way. "I regret ever asking."
Rean chuckled. "She really hasn't changed a bit.
"What did you expect? This is Millium we're talking about. A lot happened when Palutena created a new body for her." Levi smiled.
"There was much to do, to put it lightly. It took a lot of work to get the Empire and Crossbell back in order. But now it feels like we're back to something resembling normalcy." Alisa said
"Yeah... Finally." Rean nodded in agreement.
"Regrettably, however, there are some things that will never be normal again no matter how we try. Now that the world has begun to calm, it's only a matter of time before Rufus' trial begins."
"Oh..." Millium sadden. "That's right..."
"If I recall. He's being held in Aurochs Fort, correct?" Tager asked "I wasn't expecting that man to agree to take all responsibility for the entire war."
"Yeah..." Rean sadden. "If anyone should take the blame for it—"
"Don't. Rean." Levi turn to him with a sad look. "Rufus made his choice. The only thing we can do now is respect it."
Jusis nodded. "Levi's right. I've visited him a number of times these past six months. I feel like he's gradually been returning to his old self. Perhaps I should also thank Master Neve for being there for him. As well as the part of telling him how I truly felt at the Empyreal Fortress. I'll never be able to thank you all enough for giving me that chance."
"I'm just happy we could help." Rean smiled sincerely.
"I've no idea what will become of House Albarea or the Four Great Houses as a whole in the days to come. Perhaps the words my brother spoke when he became governor general will prove true, and the class system as a whole will fall. But I..."
"Whatever happens, we got your back." Millium said as everyone agreed.
"She's right. I'm sure the Empire's hardest days are yet to come..." Rean smiled
"But as long as we're together, we'll get through whatever happens." Alisa continues.
"And my power along with everyone else throughout the world will always be by your side." Levi smiled
"My classmates and boyfriend are here for you as well." Altina nodded
"And for us too." Litchi smiled as Tager nodded.
"Yeah. So don't you worry about a thing!" Millium smiled "I got hugs in unlimited supply, so anything you need someone to lean on, I'm here. And don't you ever forget it!"
Jusis smiled. "Heh... I'll keep that in mind." 'I did not expect to be made aware of my own inexperience by Millium of all people. But... that's why I adore her. She's really grown. Perhaps she deserves me treating her less like a child.'
"Heehee. Why the weird stare, Jusis?" Millium asked before she got an idea on her head. "Oooh, I see what ti is. I get it. I know I'm a babe, but you don't have to be intimidated by cuddling. I don't bite."
Jusis sweatdrops as he sigh. "Strike that. You still deserve it."
"Hmm? Deserve what?"
'Hehe. Those two truly make a wonderful pair.' Levi whispered with a smile.
'Ooh yeah.' Alisa agreed.
"Never mind. Let's just keep moving." Jusis said.
"Sounds good to me!" Rean nodded as they keep going.
"You're pretty awesome, Nanny! We gotta hang out and play more often!"
"Given how much this concerns you, Millium, you should know this isn't playtime." Altina muttered
Jusis sighed. "Please, just... try to take this a little bit seriously."
They soon reach the depths of the sector. When they arrived, they seed device holding Airgetlam's core.
"Lammy!" Millium cheered
"You sure about that?" Alisa aske.d "It sure doesn't look like the Airgetlam I remember."
"That's because what you're seeing its the core." Kokonoe answered. "There's no mistaken that its him."
"Even I can tell that it's him." Altina said.
"It looks like our long-awaited reunited is at hand at long last." Lambra said. "I can sense his soul is still at presence."
"And once Millium authenticate herself biometrically, she should be able to reactivate him." Litchi added
"Yep! There's not a moment to waste!" Millium smirked as she took off
"Wait." Lambda stopped Millium. "An unidentified enemy is approaching."
(BGM ended)
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Bouldergeist)
A Melgea Zauber Soldot appeared
"What happened!?" George asked
"You have gotten to be kidding!" Levi growled "A Melgea Zauber Soldat!"
Jusis draw out his sacred sword. "It must have been abandoned here. Unfortunately, but let's take it down!"
Lambda took on her battle mode. "Entering combat mode. Exterminate target."
"Let's save Airgetlam, Claiomh Solais!" Altina took her stand.
"I'll be right there, Lammy! Just a little bit longer!"
Abandoned Weapon of Death - Melgea Zauber Soldat
Rean form a combat link with Jusis, Alisa form a combat link with Levi, Millium form a combat link with Altina, Lambda form a combat link with Tager and Litchi form a combat link with Kokonoe.
Rean form a Pokemon Link with Meowstic, Alisa form a Pokemon link with Typhlosion, Jusis form a Pokemon Link with Haxorus, Altina form a Pokemon link with Blastoise, Millium form a Pokemon Link with Golem and Levi form a Pokemon Link with Leavenny.
The Zauber Soldat begin firing toward the group as Blastoise used Protect to shield everyone, and then Haxorus dash and sued Dragon Claw to push it back as Jusis imbued his sword with green energy dash toward and unleash a series of graceful slashes. The Zauber Soldat swing its gun at him but Jusis jump away and then fired wind magic at it while Lambda summon portals and fired blades. Tager took his stand and swing upward, throwing punches and then grabbed and slam it overhead.
Millium and Altina transform the combat shells into their weapon form as they jump up and then slam them down the Zauber Soldot with Golem joining for Heavy Slam. The Zauber Soldot cloak in dark aura and unleash a shockwave to push them off as it got back on its feet. Kokonoe brought out a drilling hammer and then throw it onto the Soldats face as Litchi dash and aim toward the jolts of the machine with graceful punch and kicks. The Zauber Soldots backhand Litchi and then begin firing multiple shots toward the group.
Levi form a barrier to shield the group and then said barrier form into a laser beam that hit all over the machine's body as Alisa unleash multiple firey arrow and strike it. The Zauber Soldot begin moving around and firing dark shots at them until Leavenny used String Shots to trapped its legs, causing it to fall to the side. Meowstic throw Psychic Attack as Rean let out a series of slashes. Typhlosion unleash a powerful Flamethrower toward the soldat.
The Soldot generated a barrier to shield itself as it got back on its feet. It then fired rapidly toward the group as they split up. Levi dashed, and then swirl his Glaive Rapidly to break the barrier as Lambda dash toward, throwing combo kick and wing blade slashes and then summon multiple blades and strike at its joints and arms. Leaveanny use String Shots to wrap the Soldats and Tager jump up to the ceiling and then dive down for a powerful punch, destroying the Zauber Soldot to pieces as the ground shook a bit.
(BGM ended)
"Whoooa!" Millium wagging her arms and fell on her boot. "Wow, that was almost like we hit an earthquake!"
"Apologize Millium. Sometimes I've forgotten my strength in my new body." Tager scratch his head.
"Well, jobs done at least." Kokonoe scartchnig her head.
"Yeah. Lucky for us it was unmanned." Rean agreed
"Millium, if you would." Lamdra requested.
"Right!" Millium nodded and smiled as she approached the Combat Shell's core and aim her hand toward it.
The core of Airgetlam begin to resonate with her as it float toward her and then a flash of light covered the room until Airgetlam return to its original form.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Even if That Warmth is Small)
"Lammy!" Millum cheered and she hug her combat shell. "*sniffle* It's you! It's really you, Lammy! I'm so glad you're back!"
"Golem!" Golem join in on the hug as Airgetlam hug back.
Then Millium's Steelix and Tyranitar came out and responded happily, although Steelix broke the ceiling as some of the ceiling call down, but bend down and used it body to grabbed Airgetlan with Millium, Golem and Tyranitar as they all hug each other happily.
Litchi wipe her tears. "Oh, I just love a happy ending."
"I'm happy for you, Millium." Rean smiled
"*sniffle* Seriously..." Levi wipe the tears in his eyes.
"As am I." Altina smiled
"Blastoise." Blastoise smiled
Alisa sniffle. "All's well that ends well." She said as Typhlosion place its hand on Alisa's shoulder.
"Congratulations on your happy reunion, Millium." Lambra smiled.
"Yes. Welcome back to you, Airgetlam." Tager agreed
"Ah. I'm so glad that you were able to make it here." A voice spoke as they turn to the nearby computer terminal and see a hologram version of Franz Reinford.
"Whoa!" Millium gasped
Altina blinked "Isn't that..."
Alisa gasped "Father?"
"A hologram?" Kokonoe mused.
"I apologize if my appearance startled you. This is only a recording, I'm afraid. One I pieced together before Alberich—when I was still myself. I'm afraid I might end up rambling from time to time as a result, but you'll have to forgive me."
"Oh..." Alisa trailed off as her tears come out.
"I presume you being here means that you are fully back to normal, Millium? What a relief that is. Now that you and Altina are freed from the Twilight's burden, you can finally live the lives you deserved all along. You can now grow as human beings—completely free of the limitations you were subject to before. I hope you will take this chance to learn, love, and experience all the world has to offer now that your lives are your own."
"They really are ours now..." Altina look at her hands.
"I always thought it was weird how we never got much taller... but maybe that's a thing of the past now!" Millium smiled. " Heehee. I hope you're ready for my insanely huge boobies, Jusis, 'cause they're gonna be bustin'!
Jusis sighed. "If only you were half as much concerned with your mental maturity as you were with your physical..."
"I apologize for never becoming a first disciple worthy of you, Professor Schmidt. I'd hoped to leave you a better capstone project before moving onto my own, and this day I regret that I could not. But I have no doubt your other disciples— Makatoc, George, Tita—will go on to circle laps around my accomplishments." Franz smiled. "I hope you'll support the next generation— as well as continue being the pinnacle of excellence they should strive to follow. May you live only the longest and happiest of lives."
"I have my doubts as to whether they'll ever equal you—never mind surpass you—but you always were a dreamer." Schmidt said.
"Haha. I'm with the professor on this one, but that won't stop me from trying." George chuckled "The last thing I want is for my own laziness to prevent me from standing tall with the rest of us engineers."
"Hmph."
"To Professor Kokonoe. There's no doubt that you truly are an incredible scientist if you were able to take Alberich's research from him in the shadows and getting away with the explosion. But I often wonder if we have met in person instead of Alberich took over. I imagine that we would be friends. And I imagine you probably recovered Millium's spare body in case something were to happen. But nonetheless, I hope that you can continue supporting the next generation and becoming the pinnacle of excellence along with my mentor. Even if he is difficult to work with."
"Hmph. I'll take the compliment, but if things were to turn around with you bring you. I imagine that you would have been more reasonable enough to be a good friend, compare to Schmidt with his pompous ass."
"This is the pot calling the kettle black, Kokonoe." Schmidt responds.
"He's right you know." Litchi giggled.
"To Aether. I imagine as Alberich and the Ebon's knight archenemy, you were relieved that the Great Twilight is no more. I can't thank you enough for trying to protect the Hexen Clan and protecting Erebonia at the beginning of time. And I'm sure that Geras would finally be at peace knowing that the Ebon Knight is no more. It's very unfortunate that the Gnomes won't be able to uphold their true principles like they did all those years ago. But I know with all the knowledge you have, you can watch over this world as you always do as its protector from a faraway land. I hope you will be reunited with your sister someday." Franz smiled
"Oh..." Levi trailed off.
"We should let Aether know about this." Rean said
"To Alisa—I'm so sorry again for what I've put you through." Franz sadden. "My actions have forced you to endure losing your father not once, but twice. But you have grown so much, and I know you have the strength to overcome that loss. May your life be brimming with joy—joy shared by your mother, grandfather, Sharon, and everyone who loves you. Your happiness matters to me more than anything else in this world."
Alisa sniffle. "Father." She wipe her tears with a smile. "I'll be okay. Just knowing that you were thinking of me this much is enough."
Franz chuckled. "What did I tell you? There I go with my rambling. Now before we part, I'd like to share a lesson I learned too late. When technology's architects leave this world, they do not get to take their creations with them. They cannot control who succeeds them, nor can their noble intentions prevent others from using their work for ill. Still, just as you overcome the Twilight, so, too, will you overcome any and all obstacles that might come your way. To all who hear these words: I leave my loved ones, the Empire, and the future in your capable hands."
Then the hologram disappeared
(BGM ended)
"Father..." Alisa sadden.
"He's gone..." Geroge sadden
"Quite the herculean task to leave us with." Schmidt said
"Perhaps it's the duty that falls on those of us fortunate enough to live on." Rean smiled
"I suppose you're right.' Alisa wipe her tears as she smiled.
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Sunset We Always look)
Alisa turn to face the others. "Thank you, everyone. I'm so glad I was able to come here and see Father one last time. "
"As am I." Rean smiled
"And I'm super glad I've got Lammy back!" Millium smiled. "Thanks for helping me out, guys! That means you, too, Nammy." She said as Jusis chuckled.
"And with that, our job is done." Lambda smiled
And that's that for this one. Oh, did you all notice the name change? After talking to a friend about changing the name to Trails Garden for many good reasons, the Trails of Adventure will now rename the Trails Garden.