At the End of It All

Raid Event: Loyalty's Requiem

Epilogue

At the End of It All

Previous Quest

Devotion

Summary

The tear closes, trapping Phraeganoth inside the space between worlds forever. With the battle fought and won, everyone descends the mountain in a celebratory mood—including Celliera and Pele.

Dialogue

The tear collapses, stranding Phraeganoth in the space between worlds. Naught remains of it save the beast's furious roar, which echoes throughout the cavern. GROOOOAAAAAARRRGGGHH! Is...is it over? He's trapped inside that place for good. We've won. As the last of the black mana streaming through the tear fades, King Archeole crumbles to dust. You have earned your rest, my king. I pray you might find peace at last. Now that the black mana is gone, the volcano's mana is back to normal. We needn't fear an eruption now. Plus, it looks like all the fiends've been cleaned out. The villagers down below should be able to go about their lives in safety now. We should head back down ourselves. What will you do now, Pele? I will take time to mourn my king— and the fallen people of Alba. After that? ...I don't know. You've been away from this world a long time, so why not enjoy it? You're the last Alban who can, after all. And do come visit the Halidom if your travels take you near us. Once I have taken the time to grieve, I shall certainly stop by. In the meantime, know that you have my sincerest thanks. I will never forget the debt I owe you. Well, guess I should be going if— Uh oh. We got an incomin horde'a folks. And they're wavin' their arms like maniacs. No... Armsmasteeer! Are those your students, Celliera? They came back... *huff* Armsmaster! *pant* *wheeze* We're sorry we ran! We'll never let a fiend send us running scared again! We swear! And panicked or no, I feel just AWFUL about slapping your hand away! Then...you don't hate me? You weren't running from me? What?! No, of course not! Yeah! I mean, you're crazy strict and all, but you're twice as nice! There's not a one among us who doesn't respect you to the end, ma'am. I...I see. *sniff* Good for you, Celliera. Yes, I couldn't be more proud of... Wait no! I'm not proud at ALL! My students turned and ran at the sight of a fiend! That won't do at all! Time to break the lot of you down and build you up from scratch! The training camp is a do-over—and day one starts NOW! Get running, and don't stop till you hit that caldera! LEFT, RIGHT! LEFT, RIGHT! LEFT, RIGHT! L-left, right! LEFT, RIGHT! It seems this is goodbye for now, Euden. I'll be by your castle to properly thank you once I've seen to these pups. To thank me? What did I do? You gave me more courage than you know. Your words meant the world to me. I expect they'll keep me going for quite some time to come. So yes, I plan to thank you somehow. Look forward to it! Until then, take care. ...I have a favor to ask of you all. Oh yeah? If anyone has any criticism or complaints for me, I hope you won't hold back. And where is this coming from? Just something that's been on my mind. Ha ha! Well, I am happy to lay any worries to a quick rest. I've always spoken my mind frankly to you. Even far exceeded my station to chew you out once or twice. Yeah, we ain't the type to hold back just 'cause yer a prince. I couldn't fight with ya if I thought I had to walk on eggshells. More than anything, we're friends. We are. And you're right—we HAVE all been pretty frank with each other. (I've never stopped to notice it, but I really am lucky.) Thanks, everyone. Okay, you're being weird and I don't like it. Ha! I NEVER had to worry with you, Notte. Now come on. ...Let's go home.