Labyrinth: Tirel Castle in Chaos

One moment please! This is a security checkpoint! Only those with permission may enter the castle!

Oh, the Heir of the Covenant. Do you have official consent to pass?

If you do not have permission, even the Heir of the Covenant is not exempt. Please excuse my discourtesy.

If you need an official pass, please go see Sir Charles of the Order of the Sword.

*sulking* ...I even tried crying and latching onto him, but Sir Charles wouldn't give you authorization, Ras.

Sir Charles is in his office to the northwest. I think we should go speak to him together. I couldn't do anything by myself as usual...

It's alright. Like Sir Charles said, this is something I should meet him directly for.

But...I wanted to help you this time... *sulking*

It's okay. Just the thought is plenty.

Just knowing that there's someone who believes in me and wants to help me is a great strength.

...Mother once said something similar.

"If there's even one person who believes in you, you won't go down the wrong path."

Right. People are stronger when they realize that they aren't alone.

I can do what I have to because I know there are people who believe in me, like you, Aither.

Thank you for always believing in me. That's a huge help to me.

I'm so glad I can help you. I'm not completely useless!

I'm going to try even harder!

The Conclave is conducting internal investigations into suspicious activity as well. Please let me know if you see anyone acting strangely!

I... Greetings, Heir of the Covenant. I have a message for you from Commander Charles.

"Remembering what occurred in the temple, I have no wish to see you again, but I will endure meeting you for the sake of our poor prince."

"However, I would like to speak with you privately first. Come find me. I hope you have the ability to do so."

That's all of it... Please forgive my rudeness, Heir of the Covenant.

You are as strong as I imagined. If you go this way, you'll reach the Order of the Sword's training grounds.

I'm sorry I couldn't be a better guide. Like I mentioned before, I tend to get lost even in the palace...

Of course if you would prefer to see more of Tirel Castle first, you can always return here later.

Ah...the Heir of the Covenant has arrived.

I have a message for you from Sir Charles.

"If you're coming to see me, assist in our knights' training along the way."

S-so...please teach us everything you can.

Lady Iseria... If only I could help her...

Oh, are you looking for the commander's office? It's this way.

Please prepare for an honorable duel before you go.

The Heir of the Covenant... I believed in that legendary name. I hoped and depended on it.

But that hope has turned into despair.

Of course, this isn't entirely your fault. But I...I can no longer believe in you.

So please fight me. At least allow me to believe in your strength.

...Even with such ability, you could not avert tragedy. Perhaps this is also the will of the Goddess?

It was a good contest. Having fought you now, I would like to learn from you. You may move on.

Sir Charles awaits you deeper inside.

Hmph... You've made it all the way here? I didn't think you would be able to, despite your title as the Heir of the Covenant.

Well done, I will recognize your ability. Thank you for assisting in the training of my knights.

But you cannot gain access to the Conclave with just the approval of the Order of the Sword.

I'll introduce you to the Rose Apostles. Why don't you speak to them next?

It seems that after what happened, the Rose Apostles have begun cracking down on heresy in an extreme manner. It would be good if you could investigate.

In exchange, I will allow you to come and go freely from the Order of the Sword's training grounds. And of course assuming that you'll continue to help us with our training.

After battling you, it seems that Lady Iseria's emotions have calmed. I'm glad.

Ah, I heard you were helping to train our order's knights. I hope I can learn a lot from you.

I heard you gained approval to enter the training grounds. Will you be assisting in our training?

The knights in the outer grounds are the Order's most capable. Please take care.

Will I be able to become as strong as the Heir of the Covenant and the Order's best knights one day?

Zealotry... Diche would not want this...

I was ordered to protect this area by the Head Apostle.

But there's nothing... What am I supposed to protect?

Oh my...what brings you here? Unlike the ignorant Heir of the Covenant, I have many things to do.

Can you please not bother me and go away? And do not touch the statue of the Goddess inside.

Let's see... Three villages have vanished due to Savaran sandstorms... Why haven't the younglings who were dispatched elsewhere contacted me yet? Nothing is being done properly.

Didn't I tell you I was busy? Will you please leave me alone? Don't tell me you touched the statue of the Goddess.

Please don't do anything to damage the small amount of trust I have left in you, Heir of the Covenant.

I was surprised because the side wall suddenly opened. Did you open it, Ras? What in the world is going on?

I have so many questions... I would like to follow you even now, but...

I think I have something left to do here.

The basement door has been opened! This is an emergency!

What!? Stop all who try to enter!

Force anyone already inside back out!

It's a prison break! The prisoners are escaping!

Stop them! Stop the heathens from dirtying our monastery!

Attack all who try to interfere! This is an emergency!

The door is open, squeak! Let's run away, squeak!

Humans, squeak! We're in a hurry, squeak! Get out of the way, squeak!

No time, squeak! Break through, squeak!

*sniffling* How dare they lock me up in a place like this...

I told them I had nothing to do with those destroyed Goddess statues... But they just kept asking and asking and asking me if I did...

I have to get out of here before I lose my mind!

Ack, Dammit...

I'm...not a heretic...

...

Are you a new guard? How many times do I have to say I'm not a heretic?!

I can't take any more. I'll just have to break out of here with force!

You aren't a guard? You should have told me sooner! I thought you were!

I heard you opened the prison doors. I'm somewhat grateful. You should be honored.

Huh? You want to know why I'm not escaping right away? I will as soon as I've paid these fools back for everything they did to me.

There will be other Suin to save as well. I'm going to ruin this place. I wouldn't be me if I were scared just because they outnumber us!

But what if I get caught again? Unlikely, but if it does happen, I'll just have to rely on you again!

Ah, here you are. I knew you would come eventually. *chuckling*

I heard rumors you had shown up, but to see you for myself... I didn't have to wait long.

This is where we interrogate criminals and heretics, I don't think it suits the sensibilities of our precious Heir of the Covenant. Let me show you the way out.

Think of this treasure chest as a small symbol of my...sincerity. *chuckling*

Don't worry, there's no need to pay me back with anything in return.

I hope you like it. *chuckling*

I just wanted to make sure you knew I'm not a bad person, whatever may come later.

Anyway, you can leave through the exit ahead.

And Queen Diene was originally a nun in the Holy Order of the Blue Cross...

Oh my. What brings you here?

The Holy Order of the Blue Cross follows the will of the Goddess. Does the Heir really, truly understand her will?

Oh well, whether the Heir of the Covenant knows or not, all will be as the Goddess wills it.

Oh right, thanks to everything that's happened, the knights of the Conclave are all on high high alert. Be careful out there.

My sisters are probably in a fluster as well. But you know how confused everything is right now.

So no matter what happens, please just accept it was the Goddess's will.

Kya! What do I do? Why are you here now? *sulking*

I can't show you the gardens when they're in such a mess! Please go back!

*sulking* ...I guess it wasn't possible for me.

Yes? You'll help me deal with the monsters?

A-as e-expected of the Heir of the Covenant...! Thank you!

Kyaha! The garden is full of monsters! By the will of the Goddess, I will destroy them all!

Die! Die! Kyaha! Show me your blood!

Ah, the Heir of the Covenant. I see you helped deal with some monsters!

I know there was a minor incident while we were cleaning up the gardens, but I'm glad no one was hurt.

May the Goddess's protection be with you always!

Forgive my rudeness in blocking the Heir's path.

Sadly, due to recent events, the number of people within the Holy Order of the Blue Cross who doubt your power is increasing.

I am the leader of the priests who feel this way and I have come here to test your power in person.

I'm sure the will of the Goddess enabled you to make it here...

Please, stop this sinful doubt that is spreading like a disease within the Holy Order of the Blue Cross.

Our doubts about you have been cleansed. This too must be the will of the Goddess. Thank you.