Chapter 18: Great Timequake!: The World Trembles and Falls

We did it! That distortion has disappeared. This means the world is safe, right? Right?

Do not be so naive.

Phantom?!

What is the meaning of this?

The end of the world has already begun.

What?!

Huh? What was that?

This does not look good!

My brethren have begun to flow from the Corridor of Time Layers. As we speak, they are getting ready to push an entire floating continent into it.

That's crazy! Why would you do that?

The force generated by the impact will result in a shock equal to that of the timequake. Now you will see the futility of your efforts. Sit back and watch, it will be quite the spectacle.

No!

Shockwaves are spreading throughout the corridor! They're colliding with the timequake energy!

Once these combined disasters echo as far as Antiquity, they will surely tear time and space apart.

Warning! Shockwaves' influence to Antiquity confirmed. No suggestions available!

Salamander?! You and the other elementals dare to interfere?

Child of man... We entrust the future to you.

They sacrificed themselves to push back the wave? Inconceivable!

We are not safe yet. The backdraft from the timequake is rushing toward the future!

Everybody, please hurry! The Corridor of Time Layers is closing!

Aldo, come on!

Aaargh!

We're so close... Get yourselves out of here!

Spacetime has reached its limit. The flow of time is deteriorating. Do you see that? The Dimensional Vortex is a pit of infinite chaos. May it swallow up this entire pathetic universe!

After all that, we still weren't able to prevent the quake... The damage would've been even worse if it weren't for the elementals... They saved all of us. What was the point of everything we did? None of it accomplished a thing. If only we'd been stronger...

Do not despair, Aldo. You still have a chance to turn things around.

You're from the Gallery of Dreams... What are you doing here?

The timequake may have come to pass, but damage was kept to a minimum. You should take pride in that, at least. That just leaves us with the problem of that Dimensional Vortex... If nothing changes, make no mistake, the world will be consumed by it. Your role in these events is not over yet. Have you forgotten what Professor Chronos told you? You, Cecile, and the Geo Prisma are this world's final hope.

I don't even know where or when I am right now. I'm all on my own, what can I possibly do?

I disagree. You're not alone. You are never alone. You all will be this world's saviors. You must believe in the possibilities you share with your allies. They may just contain the potential to change tomorrow. So do not give in yet. Now go. The world awaits you.

Is that you, Aldo?! Finally, we've been looking all over for you!

Everyone!

The elemental spirits gave their lives to give us a chance at a better future. This is no time to take it easy and hang out on the beach!

I...

Aldo, an unexpected protocol has started running within me. It's telling me...we cannot allow this world to perish. We must persevere!

Verily, the G pages must have been rip't from my dictionary, for I do not know the meaning of the phrase "giving up!"

You're right, all of you. You've reminded me of what's truly important. I don't know how much we can achieve, but I'm determined to keep fighting to the bitter end.

I just wish I knew where to start. I can't help worrying about Feinne, either...

That Oracle guy suggested we head to Time's Forgotten Stop in the Spacetime Rift. Apparently Master there has something to say.

I'd almost forgotten about that place... It's worth chasing any info we can get our hands on right now. Let's hear him out.

There's a wormhole right outside this building. That should take us there.