Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 11: Soil of Faith
52. Assault
Vivi... Is that really Vivi in the flesh? Because of the Empire's control of information, I've heard about her so many times but never got the chance to meet her. To my surprise, the powerful Holy Lady of the Empire turned out to be a girl of our age.
6 scenes, 46 lines
1. Assault
12 lines2 days later, we arrived in the Augustine Empire. Someone from the local chapter of Teslovik's Empire leads to a nearby village.
This is the closest village to St. Jordan. There's an inn here where you can spend the night. A caravan will pass through here tomorrow.
Thank you, comrade. We'll take it from here.
, The sacred bells ring.
Is this...the holy bell of the Church?
It's prayer time.
The woman before us kneeled on one knee, clasped her hands into fists, and raised her head towards the sky with closed eyes.
It was not just her, everyone else in the village also did the same thing.
We stood there, stunned, until the sound of the bells faded.
...
Bells fade gradually...
As the bells ceased, the silence was broken by the sound of daily life, as everything in the village returned to normal.
2. Stage 52-1, before the battle
9 linesSorry, that was prayer time decreed by the Church, and I just fell into habit.
Are you a follower of the Church's teachings?
I wouldn't quite call myself a believer, but...well, my family has grown under the Church's teachings for generations, and it's just second nature to me.
This place is so different from Bifrost. Faith runs so deep in the people of this land.
Not necessarily, Sova. When faith becomes routine, how much faith is truly left?
Regardless, we must learn the local rules to ensure that we complete our mission.
Suddenly, there are loud noises coming from outside the village, followed by the sound of shouting.
Crystal Monsters!? I can't believe they're attacking settlements...is this because of the recent Calamity?
We'll take care of this. Get civilians to safety!
3. Stage 52-1, after the battle
3 lines4. Stage 52-9, before the battle
6 linesThe Crystal Monsters were wiped out in an instant. An angelic looking girl appeared before us.
Sorry I'm late! I hope nobody's hurt!
Er, yeah, we're fine.
Did you cast that spell?
Yes. It takes a long time to cast...that's why I couldn't help until now. Sorry about that.
There are still a few of them left. Help me take care of them!
5. Stage 52-10, before the battle
8 linesThank you for the help. Your teamwork was amazing!
Thank you. You are...?
You don't know me? Oh, are you visitors?
Yes, we're traveling to St. Jordan for business, and we're stopping here for the night.
(We can tell her this, no problem - we have plenty of materials for our cover story.)
I see, excuse me for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Vivi, heir to the title of Holy Mary.
Holy Mary...one of the three Holy Names of the Church! Are you the current Holy Lady?
Introductions will have to wait. More Crystal Monsters!
6. Stage 52-10, after the battle
8 linesThat should be the last one.
We couldn't have done it without your magic, Vivi.
And I couldn't have done it if you didn't buy me enough time. I'll be happy to take you to St. Jordan, if you'd allow me.
It'll be a way for me to repay you for your help, on behalf of the Empire.
(Whisper) What do we do, captain?
(Whisper) Having the Holy Lady as our guide should make things safer and easier, as long as our identity remains hidden.
In that case, we'd be honored, Vivi.
Let's return to the village and let them know, then we can set out.