Chapter 14: Truth

Good morning, Leader!

Would you like a toasty croissant?

Target locked-on! Rocket Nina is a go!

Oh, Anna, you made croissants! Oh... Could I have some as well?

Of course! I made strawberry croissants just for you.

Anna is the best! Say, Anna, how is the planning for your handshaking event coming along?

It's going well! You should all come!

I accept your invitation, idol Anna!

Good morning, Leader!

I'm going to have to drag you outside today, Leader. SEED sent me an invitation letter, asking us to go to the Church of Morning Light.

The letter didn't say... But don't worry, SEED aren't that emotionless.

The letter invited me and you, and not you and Saya, so it'll probably turn out well.

Oh, someone is here!

I'm so glad that you could accept my invitation, Leader! It's my pleasure!

It's been a while, Mister Camille!

Ah, it has been a while, Miss Victoria!

Hah, don't be so nervous! I invited you two here to thank you for everything that Muscipula has done!

I represent SEED in offering our genuine thanks!

We would like to know about the final results regarding Saya's incident.

We are still in talks with Saya... But please rest assured, SEED will not let down their allies.

That's great, Leader!

Don't worry about it! I heard from the Enforcers that you know how to bring a Nightmare Lord back!

We thought that Nightmare Lords were doomed to be exterminated, regardless of who they once were... With your powers, I can see the light of hope.

Please take this gift as a sign of our friendship.

This is SEED's Holy Seal!

Wear it as an amulet! You never know when it might come in handy.

Because of the Special Lens, Bloomsea City has been in turmoil. Serving on the front line, we have to be wary of the dangers that lurk around us.

I would really love to invite you to afternoon tea with me and have some sweets!

Alas, I am busy...

We'll meet you after the fight is over, Mister Camille.

Please have tea with me when the time comes!

Mister Camille is the outstanding Secretary General of SEED. He has a prestigious position within the organization, but he doesn't show his face much.

It's partially because he is a busy man, but it's because, well, nothing is more important to him than tea time.

Inviting us to tea means that he thinks highly of you.

Leader of Muscipula! Please wait a second!

Your star chart bears grave omens!

The stars are all out of alignment and the planets are in detriment in their stations! Beauty is hidden and Venus falls into darkness.

The lights of the stars are snuffed out and the planets fall from the skies. The darkness nourishes nightmares, and trust gives way to suspicion.

It's been a while, Tiffany! Same as ever, always saying weird things about astrology!

So this prophecy has something to do with the future of Muscipula?

Don't be so hasty, Victoria! The stars can only tell the general tide of things, but cannot predict the exact results.

All I can say is that you might face a retrograde of danger.

But worry not, dear Victoria, for the stars will always change, and the darkness will always give way to the light!

No worries! Just be careful out there. If you're interested in talking more about astrology, feel free to come find me whenever.

Vroom! Leader detected! You and Victoria were out for a long time!

So... How's the situation with Saya?

Really? That's great! Looks like that Camille guy is a pretty good person after all!

Nina! There you are!

Oh, you guys are back...

Hey, listen, listen to me, Saya! You're fine now!

...

SEED is going to stop pursuing that whole Nobunaga Oda incident.

... Got it.

So you've been hiding here, Leader.

Are you worried about Tiffany's prophecy?

Alright, if that's what you wish. I know that you don't want to worry us, but...

Y-you could try trusting in us from time to time!

We're a team, right?

Look! There are so many stars tonight! They look so far away, yet also so close.

Even if their light is sometimes obscured by clouds, they'll always appear again, shining as bright as ever! So don't worry!

Found you!

Good evening, Anna!

Tomorrow's my Handshaking Event! Here are your invitation letters.

You promised to come cheer for me tomorrow! Be there or be square!

Don't worry! You'll dominate the stage, Anna!

Thank you! I'm all fired up from everybody's support!

!

Huh? What's wrong?

Uh... Nothing!

Go to bed! You need a lot of rest for tomorrow, Anna.

Leader, we...

Looks like we were thinking the same thing!

I think we need to tell Saya and Nina about the prophecy.

Thanks to everyone for your support!

I feel so happy being an idol!

I hope everyone will realize my dreams with me during the shows to come!

Left flank secure!

Right flank secure!

The Great Hero Nina's here, nothing can go wrong!

Stop jumping around like an idiot! Nina, you're going to draw too much attention!

I'm still thinking about Tiffany's prophecy... If Anna is the star that she was talking about, then that whole talk about the starlight flickering out means...

It means Anna is going to be in grave danger, even more than anything before.

Especially that line about Venus falling into darkness...

Leader...

You idiot... You're too loud. Now everybody is looking at you.

I thought that you were all here.

Mr. Berial, what a surprise to see you at the handshaking event! You must have been busy lately!

Thanks for checking in on me. I've taken care of a big problem recently, so I'm on a break now.

But enough about that. I'm here to ask Anna to cancel the handshaking event!

We're detecting numerous nightmares in Bloomsea City, all alarmingly clustered together...

This is faster than I expected!

Leader, I'm detecting Nightmares!

Be careful, everyone! This aura is...

Should the Great Hero Nina set out to defeat the Nightmare Lord?

B-But...

Listen to Leader's orders, Nina! We are needed here!

Die! You damned Nightmares! How dare you disrupt an idol's heartfelt performance to her fans?

We'll disprove Tiffany's prophecy right here!

Don't worry, I'll stay here to help! I don't know what's this "prophecy" you speak of, but protecting everyone is of the utmost importance right now.

Where are we going?

It leaves a sour taste in my mouth to see this!

Who's there sneaking around? Show yourself!

Miss me? My dear Muscipula.

Ashwaya... Let's not waste words here!

Don't be in such a rush! Can't I just enjoy the handshaking event?

I wanted to keep this song a secret for later... But in thanks for everyone's support, I want to sing a couple lines first.

This song is called Utopia!

Leader? Leader! Are you alright, idiot?

There's no time... Saya, look after Leader, Nina and Victoria stay focused-

I'm afraid that Ashwaya's attack has long begun.

Ah, I've been found out. Let's reignite the light of Muscipula right here!