Lucia: Inverse Crown

From now on, you won't have to face any more danger... except me.

Meager power, but it'll do.

This is Babylonia's training program? Forget these practice dummies. Let's fight for a few rounds.

Who do I become in your imagination?

A blade is only sharpened through the crucible.

Let me show you how it cleaves heaven and earth.

Meager power, but it'll do.

This is Babylonia's training program? Forget these practice dummies. Let's fight for a few rounds.

Who do I become in your imagination?

A blade is only sharpened through the crucible.

Let me show you how it cleaves heaven and earth.

Ready to upend the field?

I will grant you victory.

Then it's settled. You're mine for the rest of the day, right?

F.O.S... Generation after generation, they make the same sacrifices... tread the same path... and dream the same dream.

Heavy snow and devastation... That was the beginning of Luna's and my escape. A harsh winter approached, while an era died before my eyes.

Wanna know why people used to look up? Many died still gazing skyward, because there were stars above back then, while there was nothing but smoke, tears, and despair on the surface.

The sunlight and the temperature are perfect today, just like when we first met. All those beautiful moments... we'll let them remain with that day.

Do you remember? The two of us floating silently in our clunky suits, our comms off… reading each other's lips through our visors. Heh, you don't need to say the words. I know.

Leora, Joanne... I've sealed away everyone's blessings on "the path that never was." Now, let me carry them home.

This frame looks somewhat devilish... How can you be sure you're not in hell right now?

You're always approaching me so trustingly... Well then, I was thinking that I could use a pet. Oh, what a delightful expression. Did you wish I wasn't joking?

I once learned a sword dance from the Golden Age that looks magnificent and creates dazzling trails of light. Do you want to see it? We should find a different stage, then, unless you want to turn this place into ruins.

After so much fighting, even my blade grows tired of all the clashing and ringing... With you, I've found a quietness I'd almost forgotten.

Mm... Life on the surface... is mostly unchanging, but perhaps I can hear... some interesting stories from you. Your Gray Raven, your F.O.S., even your childish dreams... Anything will do. Just talk to me.

There's still a light in your eyes, burning bright like a flame. It's naive, but it's warm. Don't ever let it go out.

Wander with me. To salt flats pure as snow, oceans that mirror the sky... Anywhere will do. Stay by my side, and you will see—our eyes were never meant for the scorching flames of war, but to witness the beauty of this world.

What will the other Ascendants think if you join me? You've got it backwards... "I" want "you" to be with me. If one person opposes me, I will subjugate one person. If the entire world opposes me, I will subjugate the entire world.

Fate kills everyone equally. But you... you stay within my sight until I say otherwise.

Don't get too close. You're blocking my strikes.

Our goals align for now, but that doesn't make me your ally. Don't forget that.

Keep up. I won't hover around you like your Gray Ravens do.

My blade can't cut through the world's suffering, but it's more than capable of protecting you.

I take it you've gained the resolve to let go of everything?

You should have abandoned those meaningless titles long ago. Why can't you just be the person you are when you're by my side?

The world is vast and dark. Among all the sparks I've seen, none is as small as yours... and none burns as bright.

The stars are too high and too far away... Do you want me to cut one down for you?

Gifts with unclear motives are dangerous. You won't want my reciprocation.

State your purpose. I don't care to guess what's on your mind.

Leave it there... Hold on. I didn't say you could leave yet.

What do you want from me? I've no intention of granting it, but tell me anyway. What's your wish?

You're building up this dangerous relationship of ours. Are you aware of that?

Is that it...? Fine. Never mind.

This power you seek… I can grant it at anytime... However, in return, I do expect something unexpected. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a surprise, would it now?

You can't give me what I really want. Not yet. You want to know what that is? Then you can stay with me as collateral until you do.

You came to see me just to show off your daydreaming skills?

Dropping your guard in front of me... your Gray Ravens have spoiled you.

Spacing out again... Are Babylonia's mission reports more important than the present?

I'll count to three. One, two... Hah, you're back. I never said what I was planning to do. Maybe… I was going to give you a little treat.

What gives you the illusion of safety when you share a room with me? Or perhaps you're secretly hoping I'll do something dangerous?

You shouldn't be wandering around me right now.

They've overloaded you with missions. Now I can take care of your mission targets, or I can take care of this system... If you want neither, then you should put that terminal down... And go rest.

Heh, you should see your face when you're drowsy. Enough. This is part of my private collection now.

Still not going to sleep? You're exactly like Luna when she was little. What, do you want me to tell you a bedtime story too?

The "Ascendant" has blocked all your comms, so they have no reason to bother you now. Alright, close your eyes and rest. Right now.

Long time no see. Let's see what progress you've made.

You're here... Do I really surprise you that much?

Listen. I answer to no one when I come for you.

If you're always bound by those unseen burdens, Babylonia will become your prison. Me? I'm just here for a prison visit.

You're right on time. Using each other... and taking what we need... Good. Hmph. You will soon grow fond... of this dangerous relationship of ours.

I'll decide where we meet next time... You? Of course you get to choose. You can choose to accept me the easy way... or the hard way.

Tell the others your schedule is fully booked today. Did you see the coordinates I sent you? The edge of the world... that's our destination.

We both understand that the future humanity desires won't come easily. Peace is a luxury... As long as there's one place we can meet without needing our weapons, that's good enough for me.

Heh... So you're finally back. Leaving without a word is quite unforgivable. Have you come up with any brilliant excuses yet? There's no rush, take your time... you're not getting away with it anyway.

Shake all you want. I won't lose track of my targets. What do you want to say?

Mm...? You're more restless than a wild cat.

...I should be used to your childishness.

...Finally tired of living?

Settle down. I'm not your babysitter.

Mph. Want to know what it's like to be handled by me? Why is it that you look so eager?

What reward do they give you for working this hard?

Come on. Come and face your end.

Naught within.

Naught without.

Hmm—

Break!

Sever!

Sunder!

Break the deadlock.

Against all odds.

Naught to perish. Naught to end.

Abyss... Bow before me.

My blade... shall quench the fading light.

Hmph.

...Good. I won't hold back anymore.

Is this also fate...?

I need no others.

It's over.

I've walked every cursed path. Let the depths of hell... be mine to endure.