Guardian of the Order/Story

Raegen
 * ...And how is that matter coming along? I hear your team is now in charge.

Loren
 * Yes, we're making progress.

Loren
 * We've hired a reliable spy, and we have a formidable black mage on loan from the magic knights.

Raegen
 * Multiple kidnappings... I want to help, but...

Loren
 * Do me a favor and watch over your own children.

Loren
 * Or don't you trust the capabilities of the Twin Blade General?

Raegen
 * Of course I trust you. I'll leave this matter in your hands.

Chloe
 * Loren. The surveillance target has moved.

William
 * He's heading for the tunnels... It certainly seems suspicious.

Loren
 * Thank you, Chloe, William.

Loren
 * There are monsters in the tunnels. I'll join the pursuit.

Raegen
 * Loren, I'm counting on you.

Loren
 * Yes, of course. Let's move out.

???
 * ...Such sweet words, so soothing to the ear... They could very well lead children into the night.

[Unknown ID: 200013]
 * Aah... Roy's voice... No matter how many times I hear it, there's always a frisson of delight.

Roy
 * Hmm... Tonight, I dedicate my song to you, madam.

[Unknown ID: 200013]
 * Really?! Aaah!

???
 * Could such a flirt really be the mastermind behind the kidnappings? What do you think, Professor Chloe?

Chloe
 * We shouldn't judge by appearances. Our job is to confirm the facts.

Chloe
 * And really, you can omit the "professor." I may have been hired, but we're friends now.

Chloe
 * You wouldn't want me to go around calling you "Sir William the Magic Knight," would you?

William
 * I-I suppose.

William
 * Ah, erm, that response was for both the incident and our names, just to be clear...

Chloe
 * ...Anyway, let's report what we've learned to Loren.

Chloe
 * There, that's him. His name's Roy. He's a wandering bard.

Roy
 * Well, well... If it isn't the Twin Blade General of Grandshelt, Lady Loren.

Roy
 * Who knew I'd get to meet the famous general in a tunnel like this.

Loren
 * That's my line, actually. What's a bard doing down here in the tunnels?

Loren
 * If you're looking for poetic inspiration, there are far nicer places in this country, you know.

Roy
 * Ah, you're right about that. ...This place just doesn't do it for me.

Roy
 * Voices singing in lamentation... Something's strange about that tower... Perhaps.

Chloe
 * Wait!

William
 * W-we're being attacked! They've surrounded us?!

Loren
 * Don't panic. We'll break through them.

Chloe
 * Doesn't look good. We don't have any more leads from here on out.

William
 * I-I don't sense any more magic. And we don't know what information he was after...

Loren
 * Hmm... Based on what he said, he seemed to be looking for something.

Chloe
 * He said something about a tower, didn't he?

Loren
 * The only tower in this country is Siren's Tower.

William
 * S-Siren, that's the esper, right...

Chloe
 * Yes, or used to be, at least. What happened to the tower?

Loren
 * After the esper was sealed, the tower was taken over by monsters.

William
 * Ugh... The violence continues...

Chloe
 * There's no reason not to go take a look. Or should we send the knights?

Loren
 * No, I don't want to escalate this yet. We'll keep going with the three of us.

???
 * The Twin Blade General... I could've handled him easily.

William
 * Eeeek... Thi- this, this esper should still be sealed away, right?!

Loren
 * Well, do you sense anything, mage?

William
 * Um, an incredible... Source of magic power is...<

???
 * Wait!

William
 * Aaaaah!

Loren
 * You're the leader of the archers... Amy! What brings you here?

Amy
 * I'll tell you why. I want you to let me investigate this case as well.

Loren
 * Is that why you've been following us since the catacombs?

Loren
 * This is not under the archers' purview... Which means, there will be consequences.

Amy
 * It doesn't matter. I...I want to get to the bottom of the kidnappings.

Loren
 * Even if it means losing your position?

Amy
 * If I can't protect what's important to me, I don't need any position!

Loren
 * ...You have your reasons. Very well, you may join us unofficially.

Chloe
 * You... are you still sitting down?

Chloe
 * How pathetic. You call yourself a full-fledged knight?

William
 * Th-the real stars here are the knights with swords, or the air fleet guys...

William
 * ...The magic knights, we're not used to violence.

Loren
 * William, you may be my senior,  but you haven't taken part in many battles.

Loren
 * ...Be brave. We need you and your magic right now.

William
 * O... Okay... I'm sorry, Loren.

Loren
 * Who's there?

Enigmatic Man
 * Heh heh... I thought I'd say hello to the great knights of Grandshelt.

Chloe
 * That demeanor... That power over monsters...

Amy
 * You knew?

Chloe
 * ...The fanatics. Everyone's talking about them.

Chloe
 * A covert organization, where the founder's identity is strictly concealed.

Cultist
 * We will break the seals of the eight messengers, and summon our god with child sacrifices!

Cultist
 * All those who stand in our way will be destroyed!

William
 * Aaah!

Cultist
 * Hahaha, is that all the renowned Knights of Grandshelt are capable of?

Cultist
 * The world of our god has no need for humans! Disappear, all of you!

Loren
 * ...We've detained that churchgoer, but he hasn't revealed any information.

Loren
 * I'm very concerned by the phrase "child sacrifices," but... He won't say anything more.

Chloe
 * He must be bound by a strong oath. Further interrogation seems pointless.

Amy
 * So, that means... Roy, the bard heading to that location, is acting suspiciously.

Amy
 * William, help us out here. Or are you still thinking about what happened at the tower?

William
 * H-how could I, a knight, leave my friends b-behind while I escaped...

Loren
 * Get over it. That's what everyone does in the beginning.

Loren
 * I was the one who picked you. I believe in your power, William, and your courage.

William
 * I-I'm... I'm not the exceptional person you are, Loren...

William
 * I don't deserve to be here with everyone else...

Loren
 * William!

William
 * ...I'm sorry. I need to clear my head...

Chloe
 * It's hard, isn't it? Being a knight.

Amy
 * It's a national organization, after all. There's group culture, relationships, all sorts of things to think about.

Loren
 * But we have to cooperate if we're going to solve this case.

Loren
 * Taking that bard Roy as our lead, we'll sweep the area one more time.

Loren
 * According to Chloe's intel, the sect is active in this area of the city.

Loren
 * We're still investigating how many followers there are... But they're coordinated, and they have monsters under their control.

Amy
 * I can't believe such dangerous people are holding that child... Those children...

Loren
 * ..."That child?"

Loren
 * Even if you abandon your position as a knight, your connection with this case is...

Amy
 * ...Guess there's no use hiding it.

Amy
 * The only family I have was taken from me.

Loren
 * ...You have a little sister, don't you?

Loren
 * Her name wasn't in the list of children thought to be involved in the kidnappings, though.

Amy
 * The connection wasn't clear, so my notification never made it.

Amy
 * I had to work late that day... When I got home, she was nowhere to be found...

Amy
 * If I had just forgotten about work and gone home early that day...

Amy
 * Sacrifice... If that sect was responsible, who knows what's happened to her by now...

Loren
 * ...Don't be so hard on yourself. The culprits are the ones to blame.

Amy
 * ...You're right. Thanks, Loren.

Roy
 * Where did they go...? I must catch up...

Loren
 * That's the bard from before! So he's back in the capital!

Amy
 * Let's follow him!

[Unknown ID: 200016]
 * Rain, Lasswell! Let's play knights!

Rain
 * Okay!

Lasswell
 * Hey mister, who are you?

Cultist
 * Heh heh heh... I'll tell you all a wonderful, wonderful story...

Rain
 * ...*yawn*

[Unknown ID: 200016]
 * I feel sleepy...

Cultist
 * Now tell me, children, what is it that you wish for?

[Unknown ID: 200016]
 * I'm gonna take over the family tavern...

[Unknown ID: 200011]
 * As for me... I wanna be a dancer...

Rain
 * ...I'm going to be a knight of Grandshelt.

Lasswell
 * ...I'm going to be a glorious knight, just like Sir Raegen.

Cultist
 * I see, I see.

Cultist
 * In that case, I'm going to make your wishes come true.

Cultist
 * Tonight, come outside the city. Do so, and your wishes will come true.

Rain
 * Okay...

Lasswell
 * Sure...

Cultist
 * It's a promise... Heh heh heh.

[Unknown ID: 200016]
 * Huh? What was that?

Rain
 * Hmm? Someone was here, right...

[Unknown ID: 200011]
 * I dunno why, but I'm really tired.

Lasswell
 * Time to go home.

[Unknown ID: 200016]
 * See you tomorrow!

Lasswell
 * It's General Loren and Captain Amy!

Loren
 * Ah, the children of the Raegen household. Perfect timing.

Amy
 * Have you seen a bard around here? Male, dressed for travel.

Rain
 * No, we haven't. Is this about work?

Loren
 * Yes, important work. We're tracking a dangerous criminal.

Loren
 * So run along home now, the two of you.

Lasswell
 * I understand. Rain, let's go.

Rain
 * Okay. Mother must be worried.

Loren
 * Take care.

Roy
 * ...I see. Using the same old trick, huh.

Loren
 * Status report, now!

Amy
 * Large number of enemies! They're within the city, so airship bombardment is not an option!

Loren
 * Magic knights, deal with whatever slips past the archers' night vision!

Chloe
 * I wonder how they got through Grandshelt's solid defenses.

Chloe
 * And the air fleet should've been able to see what was right in front of them...

Raegen
 * Raegen, reporting!

Raegen
 * At the same time the monsters appeared, children throughout the city left en masse!

Loren
 * What?! Don't tell me... The children from your house too?!

Raegen
 * Yes... Rain and Lasswell too.

Amy
 * Why didn't you go help them?! They're your family, aren't they?!

Raegen
 * I'm a Knight of Grandshelt. My duty is to protect the entire city!

Raegen
 * They're my children. I'm sure they'll be all right.

Raegen
 * Once we've taken care of things here, I'll go help them!

Roy
 * That's good, Raegen. I like you.

Loren
 * You?!

Amy
 * The material witness decided to turn himself in, I see.

Roy
 * I know where the children are heading. They left via that gate, didn't they?

Raegen
 * ...Yes, he's right. I saw that much, at least.

Roy
 * I have need of your strength. But first, do I have your trust?

Chloe
 * There's little evidence to consider. What say you, Loren?

Loren
 * ...At the very least, he knows more about the sect than we do.

Loren
 * The knights will defend the capital. I'll follow the bard with a small group. Raegen, you'll...

Raegen
 * "Stay here, just in case," right? I believe in you, Loren.

Raegen
 * Leave the capital to me.

Loren
 * I'm counting on you!

Raegen
 * And I'm counting on you... Find my sons!

Amy
 * Let's go!

Roy
 * ...This way.

Lasswell
 * Rain... Are you... awake?

Rain
 * Let's... go...

Rain
 * We'll... be... knights...

Raegen
 * Rain, Lasswell? Where are you...?

Raegen
 * What?! An attack?!

Raegen
 * Gah, the children... we need backup!

Roy
 * Taking cover in the chaos, I followed the children.

Roy
 * That same churchgoer was outside the city.

Roy
 * I followed him here, where he went inside that cave up ahead.

Amy
 * You just watched without taking action?!

Roy
 * I may not have been able to subdue him by myself.

Chloe
 * Good point. He can control monsters, after all...

Chloe
 * That was the logical choice in order to find the kidnapped children.

Roy
 * ...Yes. Next time, there's no way I'm letting them get away.

Loren
 * ...So they're not friends of the church, but more like hunters instead.

Roy
 * You believe me?

Loren
 * When you were talking about the sect... Your eyes were filled with hate and sorrow.

Loren
 * Don't look at your allies like that. Let's fight together.

???
 * Huff, huff... I, I have to do this!

Roy
 * Look at that!

Amy
 * Wait! Don't go there!

Chloe
 * Hold on! The guardian's...

Guardian Monster
 * Grrrrr!

Amy
 * Aah!

Loren
 * Amy!

Roy
 * Magic... But who?

Loren
 * ...You certainly took your time. Heroes have to make an entrance, I guess.

William
 * Oh, s-stop it. That was nothing.

William
 * As a knight, I have to help solve this case...

Amy
 * Thanks, William. See, you ARE strong, you just have to put your mind to it.

Chloe
 * Yes, that was definitely powerful.

Chloe
 * Still, we can't let our guard down. You guys must have noticed too, right? The monsters around here.

Loren
 * Yeah... Many of the monsters here don't normally exist in our country.

Amy
 * So that sect is controlling monsters to guard this area, huh.

William
 * Yes, pr-probably... I sense summoning magic.

Roy
 * Let's go. The target is right in front of us.

William
 * H- Here, this is it! This is the source of the hypnosis spell!

Loren
 * ...What an awful stench.

Amy
 * Hey, how come we're unaffected?

Chloe
 * ...It's because we're accompanied by more powerful magic.

William
 * Wait, what?! You mean m-me?!

Roy
 * Heh, you don't act that way, but you're the real deal.

Cultist
 * Hey, you there! What do you think you're doing?

Roy
 * Damn, the guards!

Amy
 * There! There they are!

Cultist
 * Oh... If it isn't our friendly neighborhood knights.

Founder
 * Insufferable... The king's dogs...

Loren
 * What?! That face...!

Cultist
 * Let us go... To our holy land...

Amy
 * Wait, we're not going after them?!

Loren
 * Of course we are... But that was...

Roy
 * If you have your suspicions, you're probably right.

William
 * Wh-what do you mean? Loren, do you know that man?

Loren
 * ... The younger brother of the former king. In other words, the uncle of the present king.

Chloe
 * He lost his right of succession due to misconduct, didn't he?

Roy
 * To a knight, he's still royal blood.

Roy
 * Nevertheless, do you have the resolve to pursue them?

Loren
 * A foolish question.

Loren
 * The knights of Grandshelt pledge their loyalty to the people, above all.

Amy
 * That's right. Royal family or not, those who harm the people will not be let off.

William
 * W-we knights exist for the good of the country, not the king.

Roy
 * I see...

Chloe
 * You didn't think you could trust a bunch of sticks-in-the-mud, eh?

Roy
 * I was disabused of that belief right this instant.

Roy
 * Let's find those villains and defeat them together.

Loren
 * The desert hasn't worn you down at all. You must be used to travel.

Roy
 * Yes... I've been on the road since I left my village to find that sect.

Amy
 * By yourself?

Roy
 * I come from a small village in the mountains. My little sister and I were the only children there.

Roy
 * One day, some members of that sect came to take us away.

Roy
 * I was kidnapped too, but clumsiness and coincidence gained me my freedom...

Roy
 * The rest of the villagers were all too old. My sister was still out there, but no one offered to go look for her.

William
 * So in the end, you decided to become a bard and started your journey...

Loren
 * And now it's time for you to achieve your goal.

Loren
 * We will be your allies. Let's bring down this heinous sect.

Roy
 * Thank you, knights. ...That's very encouraging.

Loren
 * It's the end of the road for you!

Founder
 * Hmph, what brings the king's dogs here?

Loren
 * You'll be taken into custody as suspects in the kidnappings.

Roy
 * You took my sister! Where... where is she?!

Founder
 * Hmm. I can't remember every sacrifice that I've made.

Amy
 * What! You mean...?!

Founder
 * If his little sister were still alive, she would be far too old to sacrifice... In other words, well, you can figure it out.

Roy
 * Gah...

William
 * ...Unforgivable.

Founder
 * Oh? Are the knights really going to team up against a member of the royal family?

Loren
 * As a member of the royal family, you should know this well.

Loren
 * We Knights of Grandshelt show no mercy to those who threaten the people and their peace!

Loren
 * Now, there's nowhere left to hide.

Founder
 * Ah, ah, curse you... Aaagh?!

Amy
 * He just fainted?!

William
 * ...Too much magic. It takes a lot of energy to summon even one monster, you know.

Chloe
 * Grandshelt's royal family just doesn't have the constitution for summonings and hypnosis spells, I guess.

Roy
 * This is for my sister!

Loren
 * Stand down.

Roy
 * Don't try to stop me!

Loren
 * Stop it. If you hurt him, you'll become a criminal too.

Loren
 * We knights keep the peace by following the law.

Roy
 * But...!

Loren
 * Your hands are meant for the harp, for bringing joy to people.

Loren
 * You must not stain them with blood, nor use them to take songs away from others.

Loren
 * ...You have an audience, don't you? I won't let you do something that will cause them grief.

Roy
 * ...General Loren. Can I leave the rest to you...?

Loren
 * Of course you can. That's why the knights exist.

Roy

Roy
 * ...I'm counting on you. I'll sing... I'll sing a song for my sister.

Chloe
 * The last of the sect's forces have been subdued. Obliterated, even.

Chloe
 * It was a huge task, but it was worth all the effort.

William
 * Th-the magic knights have developed a way to counter the hypnosis spell.

William
 * We'll be safe if someone tries a similar trick in the future.

Chloe
 * You see, you really should have more confidence in yourself.

Amy
 * After all, you were the one who developed the counterspell.

Roy
 * I see... So there won't be any more sacrifices like my sister...

Loren
 * Taking off?

Roy
 * Yes, I'm a bard, you see. As you said, I'll have to sing for the people from now on.

Roy
 * And the song I sing... Will be my sister's elegy...

Loren
 * ...Yes. Tell the world of this incident, so that no one else will suffer.

Roy
 * Indeed, I will.

Amy
 * Will we see you again?

Roy
 * Yes. Until that time, I'll be writing songs about the knights' heroic deeds.

Loren
 * I wish you safe travels.

Chloe
 * Now then, I'll stay here and continue my research for a while.

William
 * I-I'll join you. There are some grimoires that need deciphering.

Amy
 * Well, time for some archery training! They have to improve their accuracy!

Loren
 * Now... My next mission is... Huh. Well, well, guess I have to tell Raegen all about what happened as well.

Roy
 * ...Hmm, that might have been a bit too personal.

Roy
 * Ah well, it'll do for now. I'll rework it before I see them again.

Loren
 * Of the current batch of successful knight candidates, this group will be under my supervision.

Charlotte
 * Yes, ma'am! I look forward to your instruction!

Lawrence
 * To think that we're being tested by the Beautiful Twin Blade General, who's been lauded in song by the legendary poet Roy.

Lasswell
 * Hey, Lawrence. Don't be rude to the instructor.

Rain
 * So what do we have to do here?

Charlotte
 * Rain! Watch your words!

Loren
 * Hmph... I'll give you credit for being able to chatter away like old friends.

Loren
 * However, let's see if your relationships will still be the same after this trial.

Charlotte
 * Instructor Loren. Please tell us about the trial.

Loren
 * The four of you have to make it to the end of this Inferno Hollow, on your own.

Loren
 * I can't have any of you dying on my watch. So I'll go first. Pay close attention.

Lawrence
 * She's strict, huh.

Lawrence
 * I can see myself going for someone like her, but... Would she get mad if I asked her out?

Rain
 * If we pass the trial, she'll recognize your skills, I think.

Charlotte
 * You guys are unbelievable... This is an important mission, hello?

Lasswell
 * That's right. We have to complete this trial to become full-fledged knights.

Rain
 * Rain! Watch your words!

Rain
 * So... Hot... My brain's gonna evaporate...

Lawrence
 * ...Don't give up. If you do, Rain, then I'll be in trouble too.

Charlotte
 * According to the map, we have a long way to go... It's too early to get tired.

Lasswell
 * Hey, you three. Look at that.

Loren
 * What's this, tired already? You've given up on knighthood?

Rain
 * I never said such a thing!

Loren
 * In that case, don't stop. Try not to lose sight of me.

Lasswell
 * She's just strolling along in this blazing heat...

Charlotte
 * The Twin Blade General... Even after becoming an instructor, she's still as strong as ever.

Lawrence
 * ...When you get older, Charlotte, I think you'll turn out just like that.

Charlotte
 * Did you say something, wimp?

Rain
 * Stop fighting. You're wasting precious energy.

Lasswell
 * Rain's right. We've got to cooperate and keep moving.

Loren
 * Well... This batch seems to be made of tougher stuff.

Charlotte
 * So, we're done with the trial...

Lawrence
 * Hey, what's that?!

Lasswell
 * Monsters...! Are they part of the trial?!

Loren
 * No... It can't be. That voice...

Loren
 * Stand down, candidates. This isn't part of the trial.

Loren
 * For some reason, this hollow's master has awakened.

Loren
 * It's my responsibility to protect you.

Rain
 * We'll fight too. We can't just stand by and do nothing!

Lasswell
 * A knight must be able to handle unexpected events.

Lawrence
 * Even though you're our instructor, I don't want to make a woman fight alone.

Charlotte
 * It may not be much, but we will lend you our strength!

Loren
 * Hmph... That's reassuring. Well then, let's go!

Loren
 * You've passed the trial. With flying colors, I might add.

Loren
 * If you continue working hard, you'll advance quickly.

Charlotte
 * Yes, ma'am! We'll do our best!

Lawrence
 * Advancement, huh. Well, I'll go at my own pace.

Loren
 * You can relax a bit more, Charlotte. You'll earn your subordinates' trust that way.

Loren
 * Lawrence. Going at your own pace isn't a bad thing, but remember your aspirations.

Loren
 * Rain, Lasswell... You were just children that day.

Loren
 * And now you've become real knights.

Lasswell
 * You remembered... It happened so long ago.

Rain
 * It's kinda embarrassing.

Loren
 * Making your dreams come true is a wonderful thing.

Loren
 * But don't forget... All four of you. After the dream comes the real test.

Loren
 * When you've faced that reality head on and survived,  that's when you'll create the future.

Loren
 * That's all from me for today! Dismissed.

Lawrence
 * What was that "children" bit all about?

Charlotte
 * Did you know the Twin Blade General before this?

Lasswell
 * A little, when she was still in active service.

Rain
 * She helped us out during an incident.

Lawrence
 * Whoa, so even the elite Rain had that kind of childhood, huh.

Lawrence
 * Well, I want to hear the details. Over a meal or something.

Rain
 * Even if I wanted to... I was so young, I don't remember very much.

Lawrence
 * Oh, I hear there's a really pretty singer at the tavern these days.

Rain
 * Great, let's go. Let's go now.

Charlotte
 * Rain, you're just unbelievable!

Lasswell
 * * Sigh*... Don't go too far, Charlotte.

Charlotte
 * See, Lasswell lets you get away with everything, Rain, and that's why you can't be serious about anything!

Charlotte
 * Even though you guys have real potential...

Lawrence
 * And Charlotte begins another round of well-intentioned nagging... Well, count me out!

Rain
 * Wait, I'm going too!

Loren
 * Hmph... Looks like Grandshelt's got a bright future.