
Duet Night Abyss story · Main story, Prologue: Across the Sandrealm (Ⅰ)
Escape the Purgatorio Island
6 scenes, 140 lines
1. ???
24 lines"Who am I?"
No chance we're leaving by sea. Guess we'll have to count on that thing...
Listen, there's actually another "ship" on this island, up in the mountain ruins.
A ship... on the mountain?
Yes, a "ship" that flies. Now follow me.
Berry, I...
Yeah.
Get some more sleep. I won't leave, I'll be right here when you wake up.
It's okay. We should get down the mountain and head to the village.
You wanna go back? There've been roars coming from there for days...
I was thinking, if we could make it home and grab our weapons...
And with your strength, you'll find a way out.
No one's going to save us no matter how long we stay here anyway.
...Let's go then.
Take it easy.
Watch your step.
You're not fully recovered. Are you sure you can do this?
I'm okay. It's just a few scratches.
Don't push yourself too hard. We still have to save some strength for those Filthoids.
Take that sword with you. It might be helpful one day.
Keep yourself safe. I'll take care of these Filthoids.
In my dreams that unfold like a double helix, I've asked myself that question countless times.
2. Leave the cave and head to the village at the foot of the mountain
20 linesBerry, I...
Yeah.
Get some more sleep. I won't leave, I'll be right here when you wake up.
It's okay. We should get down the mountain and head to the village.
You wanna go back? There've been roars coming from there for days...
I was thinking, if we could make it home and grab our weapons...
And with your strength, you'll find a way out.
No one's going to save us no matter how long we stay here anyway.
...Let's go then.
Take it easy.
Watch your step.
You're not fully recovered. Are you sure you can do this?
I'm okay. It's just a few scratches.
Don't push yourself too hard. We still have to save some strength for those Filthoids.
This escape was heralded by that odd dream. I've been plagued by similar ones all my life.
But now's not the time for reflection... There's something more pressing at the moment...
Berry and I must flee from this isle known as "Purgatorio Island," where we spent our childhoods together.
For the peace we once knew has been torn asunder by the vile claws of Filthoids...
3. Make your way down to the village
16 linesBerry, I...
Yeah.
Get some more sleep. I won't leave, I'll be right here when you wake up.
It's okay. We should get down the mountain and head to the village.
You wanna go back? There've been roars coming from there for days...
I was thinking, if we could make it home and grab our weapons...
And with your strength, you'll find a way out.
No one's going to save us no matter how long we stay here anyway.
...Let's go then.
Take it easy.
Watch your step.
You're not fully recovered. Are you sure you can do this?
I'm okay. It's just a few scratches.
Don't push yourself too hard. We still have to save some strength for those Filthoids.
4. Avoid the Filthoids and head home to find the weapons
15 linesThe village is in dead silence. I'm afraid they've probably...
...!!
...I mean, they've probably scarpered off by boat.
We should hurry home and get the weapons, and then get to the wharf. It's still dangerous here.
(We're unarmed right now. We have to avoid those Filthoids as much as possible.)
Almost there. It's up ahead.
(We're unarmed right now. We have to avoid those Filthoids as much as possible.)
Almost there. It's up ahead.
Remem▇▇... ▇▇, you must ▇▇▇...
Your ▇▇... the power of ▇▇...
▇▇▇ wish to ▇ all this...
Wait, I can't hear you...
This is my first time in Cocytus Province. Is this how the people here show their hospitality?
I don't want to bother you, I just want to... strike a small "bargain."
I'll pay you whatever you want, and all you have to do, well, it will be a piece of cake.
5. Head to the dock to find a ferry
4 linesYou were at the village when the Filthoids came, weren't you? If it wasn't for coming back for me, you could have escaped with them.
Don't be silly. You'd have done the same for me. Let's search along the shore and see if there's any old boats or something.
6. Investigate the beach along the coastline
61 linesThese are... Someone must have lost them when they ran away.
Hmm, take it. It's always good to be well-armed.
Is this place... a temple?
...Yes.
Someone once left that flying ship here.
And... a "key."
Listen, thrust your sword right in there.
Like this?
Is this your idea of "accurate intel," Randy? You gave me your word.
The soldiers did their best with the Filthoids. These are indeed unforeseen circumstances. But we did find something valuable on this island today...
Alchemical tools she has used and an airship with a Legion serial number on it.
You realise we're looking for "No. 0," not this useless junk, right?
We've been searching for over a decade... But our maritime unit intercepted several of the villagers' vessels. They might be able to dig up some...
Were those gunshots?
Randy.
Yes, ma'am!
...That's how it happened.
The Filthoids attacked you "for no reason" after you came here, and you managed to open the hidden path "by chance"... Is that really your story?
We're telling the truth! Let her go!
...!
Chief Sibylle, we've checked her spinal structure and confirmed that...
She's the "No. 0" we've been looking for.
Remember... Vita, you must remember...
Your power... the power of Resonance...
If you wish to save all this...
Hang in there! I got you...
Berry!
Give it up, No. 0. Even the toughest blade has its breaking point.
Come back with me, and you'll live, so will this kid you care so much about.
Otherwise, she will...
...Give me your word.
Hmm?
I'll go back with you, but you have to promise to let her go.
Give me your word! Or, you can take two corpses back!
Perhaps I wasn't clear, This is not a negotiation, it's an order.
...Berry.
...?! You...!
Get out of here, and live.
I've got this, Berry. Three quick blinks means...
"Even if left all alone, you should be brave and live on."
"Until the day we meet again."
Run!
You can't get away!
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This is my first time in the Cocytus Province. Is this how the people here show their hospitality?
I don't want to bother you, I just want to... strike a small "bargain."
I'll pay you whatever you want, and all you have to do, well, it will be a piece of cake.
The ship is at the mountaintop. After a short break, we'll push on.
...Can't believe we'll be saying goodbye to Purgatorio Island soon.
...You creatures just can't give us a break, can you?
But up until now, there has been no answer. Only endless flowing quicksand covering my vision, and...
him.
No...
Don't... take her...



