Genevieve. The responsibility of reviving the Vronsky name is on your shoulders.
Genevieve:
...
Female Voice:
You must undergo rigorous training, even though you are a child now. It is all for your own good.
Genevieve:
Yes, father, mother, I understand.
Father:
This is your Luminatics and etiquette mentor. She was a prominent noble in Lumopolis.
Mother:
You must follow your mentor and study hard for the Vronsky family.
Genevieve:
Yes, I understand.
Father:
You should be able to surpass that Manticore girl.
The screen fades to black.
???:
Genevieve? Genevieve?
Genevieve:
Excuse me, madam.
Professor:
It isn’t like you to be distracted.
Genevieve:
I stayed up a little late last night finishing the assignment you gave me.
Professor:
The assignment was for the whole week. You don’t have to overdo this. What do you want to be when you grow up, Genevieve?
Genevieve:
Attain honor and glory for the family?
Professor:
I’m asking what would you like to do.
Genevieve:
I don’t know. I’m not sure. Maybe I never gave it any thought.
Professor:
Sure. Let’s not talk about this. You went to see that Manticore girl last week, didn’t you, Genevieve?
Genevieve:
How did you find out?
Professor:
It’s all right. I won’t tell anyone.
Genevieve:
Thank you.
Professor:
But why do you... Never mind, I shouldn’t ask questions like that.
Genevieve:
...
Professor:
But Genevieve, perhaps you shouldn’t be obsessed with winning glory for your family.
Genevieve:
Why not?
Professor:
Do you know why I WAS a prominent noble?
The screen fades to black.
Father:
Thank you for everything you have taught her over the years.
Professor:
Genevieve is a talented girl and a hard worker too. She has become much more proficient in ritual magic than many nobles. And that’s the reason why I have nothing left to teach her.
Genevieve:
Where are you going, madam?
Professor:
To quote you, I don’t know. Maybe to seek something, perhaps someone. Who knows, the journey itself could be worthwhile. Farewell, Genevieve.
The screen fades to black.
Father:
What, the Eclipsites are closing in?
Mother:
We don’t have enough to defend Petyaburg. We must ask Lumopolis for aid. The Salars in Lumopolis have agreed to help but on one condition... They want to examine the ritual magic of our children and adopt it as their family line if appropriate.
Father:
It’s not a bad thing if we have a firm connection with such a powerful family. It will only benefit us Vronskys. Genevieve.
Genevieve:
I understand, father.
Salar Mercenary:
You are indeed powerful, Genevieve. You may meet the elder after the test.
Genevieve:
Thank you.
Smokey:
Hey!
Genevieve:
Smokey? What are you doing here?
Smokey:
I heard there’s some sort of test, so here I am! So I just hit the target with Luminatics, right?
Salar Mercenary:
Oh my, such... Incredible power! How is it possible for a young girl? What’s your name? Which family are you from?
Smokey:
Do I get a prize? I don’t want the usual stuff, you know. Listen up good, I am Smokey of the Manticores!
Salar Mercenary:
Smokey of the Manticores...
Smokey:
Are there any other events or is this it?
Salar Mercenary:
Please wait, the elder would like to speak with you.
Smokey:
I can’t wait, I still got to shop for clothes! Are you coming with me, Genev?
Genevieve:
Why you...
The screen fades to black.
Father:
Listen, Genevieve... You missed the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s all right, the Salars are still willing to defend Petyaburg. But we have no shot at an alliance. You may go now.
Genevieve:
(Why did you show up, Smokey?) (Did you just want to compete? To beat me? Or...)
Mother:
Genevieve!
Genevieve:
What is the matter, mother?
Mother:
Have you heard? The Salars made a pact with the Manticores...
Genevieve:
I know about that. It’s a marriage proposal.
Mother:
But that Smokey girl left without a trace!
Genevieve:
What?
Salar Mercenary:
Smokey ran away? Damn it, we shouldn’t have given those bumpkins in Petyaburg a chance!
Salar Mercenary:
What a waste of time. Look on the bright side, at least we don’t have to go to the outskirts now.
Salar Mercenary:
Hear ye! Per the elder, Petyaburg no longer needs protection from Lumopolis! Turning around! Go!
Genevieve:
And so the already hapless Petyaburg plummeted into further decline. Mother passed away in an accident, and father fell ill.
Father:
Genevieve...
Genevieve:
I’m here, father.
Father:
The family you swore to defend is coming to an end... Are you upset or are you relieved? Have you planned what you’ll do next?
Genevieve:
I don’t know, father... This happened all too quickly for me to process.
Father:
Poor child...
Genevieve:
...
Genevieve:
I didn’t think I’d lose you too, Anna.
Anna:
Neigh...
Victoria:
Is this horse yours, young lady?
Genevieve:
Yes.
Victoria:
I can save her, but you must..
Genevieve:
I’ll do it, I’ll do it! I need Anna! I need her to find someone with me!
Genevieve:
Smokey...
Bonacie:
Well if it isn’t Genevieve?
Genevieve:
You know who I am so get to the point. I’m not interested in chit-chat.
Bonacie:
Oh, you’ll be interested in this one. It’s about Smokey.
Genevieve:
!! You know Smokey?
Bonacie:
Of course. I even know she’s at the Celestial Coast... Hey, don’t leave, I’m not finished yet!
Fanclub:
Miss Genevieve. Miss Genevieve!
Genevieve:
Yes.
Fanclub:
We are ready to excite it up as you instructed.
Genevieve:
All right, I shall take you one-on-one. I shall defeat... no, vanquish you with my singing!
