Chapter 4: Roar in the Ruins: Rise of The Synth Humans

Hey, I thought we were just scouting ahead. Isn't it about time we went back?

Shh! Do you hear that? Someone...or something's up ahead.

Two semi-biological lifeforms detected. They are likely to be hostile toward us.

It's them, hide!

The timequake occurred just as Professor Chronos predicted. Spacetime is already stretched to its limit. This world doesn't have long...

That is no excuse! We cannot keep living like this, mon brave. Both sides have suffered enough. This could be our last chance to negoti-

Enough, Helena. The humans have no interest in making peace with us... Oh, it appears we have guests.

...?

Show yourselves, humans.

Aw, shoot! He's seen us!

Surely you knew what you were getting yourselves into when you decided to infiltrate this place? Humans are so short-sighted. They reject anything that doesn't tally with their idea of reality. As much as it pains me, I know that brute force is the only language you'll understand.

Sorry fella, but I've got things to do today. I don't have time to sit through this lecture of yours.

Aldo, Riica, let's go!

Huh? Amy, what are you doing?!

If I can get this hover platform moving...

Awesome! Hop on, you two. Time's a-wastin'!

Wait up, Amy!

It's following an old maintenance route. We should be able to get off somewhere and find an exit to ground level. That was Galliard, all right. He and his Synth Human troops really are here. We've got to get back and tell everyone!

My sensors detect an object rapidly approaching from the rear.

How is that possible?!

No way...

Galliard?!

Leaving so soon, humans? There's no need to hurry. You may as well stay here, permanently. Allow me to show you the full potential of Synth Humans, the dreaded power that your kind unleashed on the world!

Galliard...?

Helena... Don't worry, it's just a scratch.

Listen well, humans. You still know so little of the coming disaster. The Xeno Prisma will rip this world apart. An unprecedented timequake is coming. Everything you have ever known and loved will be destroyed...

Hold on a minute! What the heck are you talking about?

Soon, you'll understand... Though by then it will be too late...

I'm sorry, Helena. This is the pitiful end my path has led me to... Please...carry on my work... I know you can do it... You are...our last hope...

......

Galliard...?

Galliard!

Go. I won't try to stop you. I wish to be alone with him for a little while. Or do you intend to suspend my vital functions as well?

Come on, Amy. We've done enough for today.

We sustained several injuries during our battle with Galliard. More than enough justification for a strategic retreat.

...You're right. Let's get out of here.

Galliard...

Hey, Aldo, mind if we stop by the shop? Dad's probably worried sick. We need to report our findings, too.

Fine by me. We'll swing by Ishar's and let him know. I'll bet he'll be surprised when he hears we defeated Galliard.

A logical course of action.