You lost consciousness due to overusing your psychic ability to control the Colossus. Another Aurorian, Ms. Blanc, joined you as reinforcement. However, the signal markers have attracted a host of Eclipsites. You had no choice but to start moving and find a way out.
- Plot Recap
Vice:
Hey, it's a success! Wow, so bright!
Navigator:
We did it...Thank you, Vice!
Vice:
Eh? I didn't do anything. I just offered some crazy ideas, that's all. If you really want to thank me, wait until we get out of here.
Soroz:
Well, we indeed have a remarkable Aurorian here, and you all have good teamwork!
Navigator:
The silence of all these years...has been broken today.
Vice:
But why do you seem unhappy, Navigator? Are you feeling okay?
Navigator:
I'm good, just a little tired...
Vice:
Sleepy? I have this for you--mechanical drawings! Every time I feel sleepy, I flip through it... After looking at these diagrams, I always feel completely refreshed!
Navigator:
I don't think everyone's mind works quite like yours, Vice.
Vice:
Huh? But... Ugh!
Navigator:
What's wrong? Something on my face again?
Vice:
Huh? Your nose is bleeding!
The screen wobbles, and the edges begin to turn black. Vice looks alarmed.
Navigator:
Oh no. Telepathy... overload... Operating the Luminite Altar brought me to my limit...
Vice:
You directed us back there with ease, but why now...?
Navigator:
Controlling the Colossus... requires... more energy... I'm okay... this happened before... I'll be...
I-I can't... Navigator falls. The screen is now completely black.
Vice:
Are you okay...Hey, somebody help, Navigator fell!
Vice... Navigator falls. The screen is now completely black.
Vice:
I can't hold you up...Get over here, you two! I can't carry Navigator by myself!
???:
The flare is drawing Eclipsites. We have to move!
Navigator opens their eyes. A soldier is now standing next to Vice.
???:
Lt. Vice, Navigator is still out, and I'm afraid taking this one along will slow us down. My primary duty is to escort this lady to Undercity 28. We don't have much time...
Vice:
I appreciate your help, soldier. But Navigator saved us. We can't just abandon Navigator. Repaying kindness with abandonment is just not how we do it at the Illumina Federation. Besides, Navigator is a Caelestite.
Illumina Squad Captain:
Is that true? But we don't have enough manpower to keep everyone safe while dragging an unconscious person with us!
Vice:
You're right, soldier. Please lead everyone out and leave some supplies. I'll stay behind to protect the Caelestite.
???:
You are very admirable, Lt. Vice! I haven't introduced myself. I'm Blanc. Nice to meet you.
Vice:
Sorry for holding you up, ma'am...
Ms. Blanc:
It's alright. There was no reason not to respond to a distress signal. And being able to see a Colossus is definitely worth the trip.
Angel:
Since the captain decided to stay, as a member of the Exploration team, I can't leave as well.
Dove:
Coo? Then...I guess I'll stay too. I mean, Navigator did save us, after all.
Navigator:
Everyone...
Vice:
Oh, you're awake! Reinforcements are here. How are you feeling? Can you move?
Navigator:
Hmm...
Illumina Squad Captain:
We just got a report that Kraken was spotted nearby, Lt. Vice.
Vice:
Kraken, the high-level Eclipsite? It has been active lately, but why would it be this close to us? No matter, we shouldn't worry about that right now! Let's move! Will you come with us, Navigator?
Navigator:
I'd very much like to go with you, Vice, but Soroz...
Illumina Squad Captain:
So the Colossus is called Soroz? We can plan to recover Soroz later. My job is to make sure everyone is safe and nothing else.
Soroz:
That's fine, Navigator. As long as you're out of danger, my safety is of little concern. Just get past the Eclipsites first and get out of here!
Forgive me. I'll come back for you as soon as possible!
Navigator:
I've decided. I'll go with you! Right now, all I know is that I've been waiting way too long... No matter what's going on outside, I have to see it for myself. I still have many questions to ask my people...
Vice:
Alright! Then let's get ready to fight. If Eclipsites are already swarming around here, we can expect more battles ahead!
Is there no way for us to leave together?
Soroz:
Nostalgia, fear, anxiety...I need to overcome them all to become stronger. I hope you can learn to overcome them...You can start by saying goodbye to me.
Navigator:
Soroz...
Soroz:
Only by leaving here can you live up to your destiny as a Caelestite. Go, everyone's counting on you! And I'm not going anywhere. Don't worry.
Vice:
Navigator, we have to act now, before more Eclipsites arrive!
Navigator:
I understand...
Vice:
Okay! Everyone, focus! Get ready to fight at any moment! We're getting out of here!
I have to pack my luggage...
Vice:
Huh? Luggage?
Navigator:
A kaleidoscope made of spare parts, small balls wrapped by wires, and some drawings painted with Lumina paint.
Vice:
...
Navigator:
Don't make fun of me! Even though they're just trinkets, they've been with me for a long time now... I even gave them names.
Soroz:
...I know how you feel, but this isn't the time to get caught up in those. Trust me, Navigator, you'll have a lot more to treasure after leaving here. I'm not going anywhere, and neither are they. You can come back to us when this is all over.
Navigator:
It looks like I don't have a choice... Sorry for saying something weird... Let's just go now.
Vice:
Haha, don't worry about it! I have a lot of strange hobbies, too! Let's go! Keep your chin up and let's find the exit before the Eclipsites group up! And Navigator, please be ready to command us in battle at any time!
