Somewhere, Someday...

Amelie said she wanted to talk to us. So where is she?

There she is.

So sorry I'm late! You're looking the same as ever, Jillfunny.

Yeah, can't complain. You're looking well yourself.

So, what was it you wanted to talk to us about?

Not here. You never know who might be listening. Why don't we talk among the ferry blossoms?

The ferry blossoms? Fine by me.

Sure. I prefer it there anyway.

Then why didn't you just ask us to meet you there in the first place?

Because there's an order to these things. I couldn't just summon you to the blossoms out of the blue. I had to see you first.

Hmph. If you say so.

I'll see you at the ferry blossoms.

Okay, we'll meet you there.

We always end up losing so much...

Familiar scenery, the things that we cherish... One day, it will all just disappear, never to return again...

But the ferry blossoms will not forget. They will continue to bloom and take to the sky. They'll gather up all our happiness, sadness, and hatred and blow it to the wind.

Yes... And with them, the memories of my brothers... That gentle smile...

Jillfunny. I haven't seen you around here in a while.

After what happened, I thought I should refrain from doing anything too conspicuous.

And yet, what happened will not leave you be.

What's that supposed to mean?

There's a strange rumor going around.

A rumor? What rumor?

...That the Jasmond Butcher has returned.

What?! But that's impossible! Commonsarg is...

I know, I know. But people claim to have seen him.

That's... No...

It's just a rumor, though. Maybe those witnesses were mistaken.

I do hope so.

Whereabouts did these people see Commonsarg?

Near the Glass Mausoleum.

The Glass Mausoleum?

Okay, we'll go check it out. We need to put a stop to these rumors before they get out of hand. Let's go, Jillfunny.

Right.

Do be careful.

Was Commonsarg really sighted around here?

......

Everything is but a fleeting illusion, a flickering, faint shadow... It is but a gust of wind blowing through my body.

Who goes there?!

I've been waiting for you. Welcome back, Jillfunny the Butcher.

Commonsarg?!

He's alive? How could this be?

No...he can't be. He just can't. It's an illusion, the work of some sorcerer or mage! Who's behind this?! Show yourself!

Even illusions have power when they are filled with endless hatred and rage!

Come, Jillfunny. Face retribution as the last of the Sword Guard!

Wait! Why are you doing this?!

No questions. No one can escape from the past. Death is all that you and your kin deserve, so die, you despicable Sword Guard!

Come, Jillfunny. Face retribution as the last of the Sword Guard!

Wait! Why are you doing this?!

No questions. No one can escape from the past. Death is all that you and your kin deserve, so die, you despicable Sword Guard!

Agh! You got me!

Huh? A kid?

You were the one controlling the illusion? Why?

To find YOU, Jillfunny. This isn't over!

I will cut you down! I will destroy you! Come and find me at Illusialand. Don't try and run from it, Jillfunny. It's time for you to answer for the sins of your clan.

Hey! Wait!

He's too fast!

Jillfunny, did you recognize that boy?

No... No, I didn't. I don't understand... Why would he do this?

Well, either way, it looks like we're heading to Illusialand. We can't leave this unchecked. Let's find out what he's after.

You're right. Let's go.

Huh?! What was that just now?! It couldn't be...

Huh?! What was that just now?! It couldn't be...

So, where's the boy? And why did he tell us to come here?

Why? Because this is where the murders took place.

You!

But you already knew that, didn't you, Butcher?

Are you...

My father was one of the victims.

He died because of you people. His blood is on your hands!

That's...

I'm so sorry.

You're sorry? SORRY?

You think that's going to cut it? You think an apology will suddenly make everything okay?! I don't want you to apologize! I just...just...

Wait! Listen to me! Jillfunny isn't the one who killed your father!

Don't say it! I already know! I know every fact of the case. But that doesn't matter!

My dad died because he got caught up in the mess YOU made! Whatever way you slice it, this is all the Sword Guard's fault! If it wasn't for you, my dad...

...He'd still be alive, working here! He promised me, you know! I was gonna work here with him when I grew up. I was gonna be an illusionist just like him!

But you took that from me! You stole my future! My family! And I will never, ever forgive you for that!

I'm so sorry, truly...

I told you, I don't want your stinking apologies! I want you to take responsibility as last of your clan!

Come, crystal dragon! Wreak my revenge!

Whoa! Is that...

Why? Why won't you draw your sword? Is it because it's just an illusion? Is my dragon not good enough for you?!

Of course not! But I came here to take responsibility, not to fight you...

Ugh, you make me sick! If you wanna take responsibility, then die already! DIE!

If you want to kill me, then kill me. There's no need to hold anything back.

Jillfunny?!

Have it your way!

Pyggie?!

Sorry, kid, but I won't let you become a murderer!

Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP! Die, all of you! DIEEE!

Jillfunny, I'm sorry, but we can't just stand back and let this happen. There's still so much we have to do. So I'm going to fight!

Sorry, Jillfunny, but we can't just stand back and let this happen. There's still too much we have to do. If it's a fight he wants, then it's a fight he gets!

...Dad?! But I... I can't! How can I possibly do that?!

The only person who can answer that is you, Son. No matter how tough it gets, never forget, Your father loves you.

Dad, wait!

Huh?

Are you alright? He's so warm...and heavy...

Sigh... No matter how hard we try to avoid it, we always end up losing the people we love and cherish in the end. Hurting each other, getting hurt ourselves... Maybe that's just what living is.

Hey there, Jillfunny.

......

Don't worry about the boy. He's just fallen asleep from exhaustion.

...Alright.

Hey, Pyggie...

Yeah?

Sometimes I think that I...that the entire Sword Guard lineage...should have never been born into this world...

If only it were so simple. You were born into the life you were, Jillfunny, and no amount of wishing otherwise is ever going to change that. It's the same for everyone, We just have to play the hand that life has dealt us as best we can.

Pyggie...

Don't worry. I'll be there with you every step of the way. Someone's gotta keep you in line, after all.

Thanks, Pyggie... Hey, can I pet you?

Hmph... Fine. Knock yourself out.

Okay, let's go back to the ferry blossoms. Amelie will be wanting to hear what happened.

Alright. I think we did what we set out to do. Let's go.

Ah, you're back. Has the rumor of the Butcher's return been taken care of?

Yes. I won't go into details...but there's no need to fear them anymore.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

I'm so sorry! It was all my fault.

Oh?

Heh...well... Either way, there's no need to keep apologizing. I'm sure you had your reasons, and Jillfunny doesn't bear you any hard feelings.

At first glance, it may seem like we live very separate, scattered lives, but the truth couldn't be more different. These flowers bind together our thoughts and feelings, turning them into the most glorious blossoms. We're all connected, swept up within the same flow.

Maybe... But nobody knows where that flow will lead, or how we're going to get there.

And yet, we live on anyway. We have to...for everyone we love who didn't make it.

We'll keep walking...

Yes. No matter what.

I, um... I wanna apologize to you, Jillfunny.

Huh?

You're... You're not a butcher.

......

...And there you have it.

...Thank you.