Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 17: The Fire Beacon Emerges
81. An Air of Hostility
As I expected, it looks like a leisurely place, but in reality, it's under the watchful gaze of the Empress... Damn, it gives me a much more hostile feeling than I had felt in other domains.
6 scenes, 74 lines
1. An Air of Hostility
9 linesAwakener runs off in the direction of the disturbance. Eriri tries to step in.
Hey, wait up! They said, don't make contact with Watchtower under any circumstances!
What about the innocent civilians?! They could get hurt!
...After everything I told you back in the Empire... that's your answer, Awakener?
Uh... I... um...
What are you going on about? Get a move on! We need to find out what's happening!
Stara runs off in the direction of the disturbance.
Eh, ?! Stara, WAIT, !
Argh... We can't just let her go! Everyone, get after her! And be careful!
2. Stage 81-1, before the battle
21 linesHm... I think the disturbance came from this direction. There are so many people! I'd better not get too close. I'd love to know if our old friends from the Watchtower are here.
Excuse me, can you tell me what is going on?
Huh? Oh. Apparently the Watchtower ambushed one of our patrols. They came out of nowhere and made off with all their gear.
That's not what I heard. The Watchtower is helping us smash a ring of corrupt troopers.
Hey, watch your tongue. There are eyes and ears everywhere.
...Rumors abound. At least no civilians were hurt.
Great! Anyway, we should get out of here!
Hey! You over there!
Uh... you talking to us...?
Yes, I am. I don't recognize you. And your clothing... You're not from around here, are you?
We're travelers. We saw a crowd gathering and thought we'd check it out.
Travelers? ID, please.
Off-officer, don't let them fool you! They were just saying how great the Watchtower is!
Huh?! We're not on the side of the Watchtower! It was that woman, just now!
They think we're with her... and now there's no sign of her!
Excuse me... Is it true, you just spoke in support of the Watchtower?
NO!!! It isn't true! That kid has got the wrong end of the stick, that's all!
Oh, is that so?... Anyway. You can tell me all about it down at the station.
Uh... if they take us in, they'll definitely want to see our papers...
3. Stage 81-1, after the battle
16 lines... Phew, finally ditched them, without anybody getting hurt.
Let's get out of here, before they raise the alarm!
Guys, this way! This shortcut will take us out of the city...
Over there! Watchtower collaborators!
I am arresting you on charges of treason! Put down your weapons and come with us!
WHAT?! How did they get here so soon?!
Eastrise reinforcements surround Awakener and the party, cutting off all exits. As both sides face off, two figures push through the troopers' lines.
Are these the Watchtower agents? I don't recognize them. You must be new.
Watchtower collaborators go straight to prison.
Miss Anina and Lady Raven!
Oh, cool! This is going to be easy! Put down your weapons! Resistance is futile!
Isn't that...?!
Do you know them, Stara?
They are Luminary Guards, special forces under the direct control of the Eastrise government! They are an elite force, established by Raeon herself, to counter the Watchtower.
Elite... such a precious little girl?
... I heard that! You take that back, right now!
4. Stage 81-3, before the battle
4 lines5. Stage 81-10, before the battle
8 linesHang on. We've got nothing to do with the Watchtower.
We will be the judge of that. Now come along quietly, if you know what's good for you!
(Uh-oh... We can't just tell them we're from Teslovik...)
We can't just let them take us...! Very well. You leave us no choice. Show them what we've got!
Okay, We're leaving, whether you like it or not.
... So, you're going to fight it out?
Ballsy. Well, you'd better get ready for an ass-whupping!
, let Anina of the Suzaku clan show you how it's done!
6. Stage 81-10, after the battle
16 linesUgh...!
(Panting, out of breath)... So... strong... What sorcery is this?!
Understand? You are like ants before me! Stop wasting my time!
You think we're just going to roll over and say ''Yes, we understand now!'' Absurd!
Aaah, so you refuse to yield?
(This is bad. How are we going to get ourselves out of this predicament?)
(Suddenly there is a deafening explosion)
AAAH!!!
WHAT'S THAT?! Dammit, I can't see anything through all this smoke. All I can hear is the sound of people hitting the floor...
Over there, could it be...?
Just a few shrimp playing ball! BORING!!! I want some real competition!
Huh? That's weird. A little birdie told me our buddies were in trouble. But I can't see them anywhere...
They took down so many troopers! Only two of them!
Incredible...
Careful. We still don't know if they are friend or foe...
It's okay. Don't worry. Are they...?!