On a Moonlit Night

Campaign: Chaos in the Capital

Chapter 14 / 4-9

On a Moonlit Night

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Summary

Volk suddenly flees, putting an end to the battle. Outside the castle, Zethia is taken from Elisanne by a mystery man. The prince falls into a deep depression, but is comforted by the other Zethia—now known as Zena—and swears to rally from this latest loss.

Dialogue

*pant* *pant* We're out... Now to put distance between us and the castle... Please wake up, my Auspex! ...... She's yet to regain consciousness. Hmm? Who's there?! I will be taking the Auspex now. Or should I say, I will be taking my younger sister. No... You cannot be!

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Hmm? Did I just hear a bell? The signal... But I still need to teach these cretins a lesson! Alas, I fear my time has come. We'll have to continue at a later date. Wait, NOW you're gonna run off?! Better rethink them plans, son! Oh, you have it wrong... I'M the one who won't let YOU people escape. Were I you, I would spend my remaining days fearing the bite of these fangs. But for now, Ranzal...farewell. Forget him! We need to find Zethia!

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*pant* *pant* They should be... Huh? Wait, is that Elisanne?! Y-Your Highness... I'm glad you're all right, Elly, but where's Zethia? I am sorry... I am so, SO sorry... Elly, why are you apologizing? Nnngh... What happened to Zethia?! She... Elly! Where is she?! A man appeared and...stole her away.  ! No... Not after we finally freed her from the Other... AAAAAAAAARGH!

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I'm so sorry, Zethia... Might I sit with you a moment, Brother? ...... You must break free of this melancholy. Everyone is worried for you. ...... The Other is gone, and the capital freed. Your deeds have saved the lives of many. You also made it possible for me to return to this world once more. But I couldn't save Zethia. MY Zethia, I mean. She's gone—again. I am so very sorry you must bear this pain. There's no point in a peaceful world without Zethia in it. Damn it all! If only I had been stronger! Then we shall find her together. What do you mean?

Exactly that. Let us find your sister and see her returned to you safely. ...The moon is so radiant tonight. It reminds me how your Zethia is currently illuminated by the selfsame moon, no matter how far away she may be. And if we search for her, I know we can see her home. ...You're right. This is no time for moping. I need to act—I need to save her. And I shall be with you every step of the way. Thank you. I'll be glad to have you. Right, Zethia! Let's go save...um, Zethia? Yeah, this is going to be confusing. Heh. It will indeed. However, since I am not of this world, it seems only right that I be the one to change my name. Then what should we call you? Hmm... ...Zena. You should call me Zena. Zena... Heh. I like it. Welcome aboard, Zena. Likewise, my brother. I told the Paladyn woman we'd be waiting at the checkpoint of Alberia's north border. The army of the false prince will never come—they will be too busy wallowing in the despair of their own failure. He will come. He will brave any danger for the sake of his sister. Tell the rest of Agito to gather here. I will set out ahead and proceed with our preparations. It will be done. So Phares has made his move, eh? And the Ilian Church, too, won't ignore the chance this power vacuum represents. The world is beginning to tilt on its axis, and a late start will not be tolerated. But first... You are my foe, Euden, and I will teach you the difference between you and me.