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Chapter 22: Infiltration: The Beast King's Castle! Altena's Tears
After finding out the truth about Professor Chronos and his family, Aldo and his companions infiltrate the Beast King's Castle to find Feinne who had disappeared along with the Beast King's sister, Altena. But what will they find waiting for them there?
3 scenes, 74 lines
1. Scene 1
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Feinne!
Aldo?!
It's about time!
Feinne, Altena, listen to me! I've learned a lot since we last met. I found out who our birth parents are, and about what's causing all these disasters. Right now, the world is being consumed by the forces of Chaos. We have to put aside our differences if we want to survive!
Aldo... There's a voice in my head. It's been telling me that humans have been wrong all this time. Don't Altena and her kind deserve to rule more than us? They live alongside the planet, they don't just abuse it.
What are you saying, Feinne?!
Hey, Aldo. You think maybe her Geo Prisma and the beastfolk are on the same wavelength or something?
Maybe... What are we supposed to do now?! This isn't how I imagined it would go...
Even I don't really understand what's happening inside of me... I'm sorry, Aldo... This voice is too strong... I have to do as it says...
Whoa! Is that the Geo Prisma?!
Nayuta cluster-level surge confirmed. Energy from infinite different dimensions is converging on Feinne!
The power of countless different worlds is all being poured into that poor maiden? Is this what your Geo Prisma was intended to do?!
Listen, Feinne! The Geo Prisma inside you, it was made by Professor Chronos... by our father, Feinne! It's not meant to be a weapon of war! I'm begging you, you have to hold it back!
I-I can't! Stay away, Aldo!
What the heck does the Geo Prisma think it's doing?
Feinne, come here!
Altena...
Wh-Wh-What the...?
Feinne?
Behold, the ultimate form of elemental and Geo Prisma combined!
Mon dieu... This rescue mission is not getting any easier.
Feinne, come back to us!
Your cries can no longer reach her! Feinne's mind has completely merged with my own.
Ngh...!
Energy continues to grow exponentially within this symbiotic lifeform. Threat Level: Incalculable.
The end is nigh! Know the pain of the countless lives your kind has trampled underfoot!
2. Scene 2
43 linesAldo... I... I'll be okay, but...
Altena, why did you release me? I thought you wanted us to be together until the very end, why would you let go?!
Feinne... I couldn't bear to drag you down with me. You have to live...and use your power to save the world. You're too important to die here with me!
Altena... I promise you...no matter what happens, or how much time passes... we'll always be friends!
Thank you... I'm so happy that I met you, Feinne... I'll see you around... We'll go pick plum mushrooms in the forest again... some...time...
You got Altena's Tears!
Feinne, are you going to be all right? We can go home if you want. Grandpa's probably worried.
Yes... Yes, let's go home. Oh, Aldo?
Yeah?
I wanted to say...I'm sorry. And to thank you... You and all your friends.
Don't sweat it, Feinne. Your dorky big bro's already caused us way more trouble than you ever could.
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?
Worry not, Feinne. We were glad to help. Thanks to you, I was able to acquire some very useful data.
Indeed. As Aldo's kin, you are just as important a comrade to us as any other.
I bear you no ill will, either. It was a fascinating spectacle.
Everybody... Thank you so much!
C'mon, Feinne. You deserve a rest. It's time to go home.
Yeah. In his own way, the Professor wanted to save the world, and risked his life to do it. It was a tough choice for him, but he did the best he could.
I wish I'd had the chance to meet him... our dad...
......
But...I can't just leave all the hard work to you. I'll do whatever I can for the world.
That's the spirit. Never give up, never surrender. Not until the very end.
Yeah. It's what Altena would have wanted, too. I have to protect the world in her place.
Wait, wait, "protect the world"? You're staying right here at home, Feinne.
What? No fair! C'mon, I promise I won't be a burden! I'm a lot stronger than I was, you know?
Absolutely not. I don't care what anyone says, I am not budging on this. Besides, you're still recovering from merging with Altena. You need to give your body time to heal. Just stay at home, get some rest and let us do our job. Okay?
Aldo, you're such a meanie! Quit acting like you know everything!
What's all the ruckus? You kids fighting already?
Grandpa! It's nothing, sorry for disturbing you. I really wish I could sit down and catch you up on everything, but...
No, laddie, I understand. The fate of the world is at stake here, after all. You worry about saving the world, and I'll make sure you have a home to return to when all's done and dusted.
You're the best, Gramps. Okay, we're heading out.
Be careful and come back safe, Aldo. Same goes for your friends. I'll pray for your success. What happens now is up to you!
I'll take good care of Grandpa and the house, so make sure you come back, okay?
Of course. I'll be back before you know it.
The analysis of the Primeval Gem must be done by now. Let's go back to the Riftbreaker.