Chapter 15: Lies

(Ashwaya? Why is she here?)

(I have to protect the fans! I have to protect everyone!)

Don't worry, everyone! We're just experience some slight technical difficulties!

The staff is working hard on taking care of it!

They're already in the Dreams...

Dammit, when did this happen?

Leader, are you alright? What just happened?

Now isn't the time for apologies, you idiot! Anna opened up an energy field, but the venue is already in a Dream.

Leader! Saya! Look out!

Ashwaya, I don't care what you're planning this time, die!

Ah, I'm just here to repay a favor from last time, Muscipula!

Seeing you guys fighting together reminds me of-

Hey, looks like Leader remembers the explosion from last time!

Can you hear them? Those voices from hell, whispering in your ear? Tell me, what are they saying?

"Leader! Leader! Why won't you come back..." That's what they are saying...

Sakura Shower!

You're getting in the way!

Listen to their beautiful wails! Despair is the best praise!

Struggle for me! I want to see how long Anna will last. I wonder, how many people will you be able to save?

Mr. Berial! Please go assist Anna. We got this here!

Alright. Be careful, everyone!

Heh, it doesn't matter! My target this time...

Look out!

Leader!

You've gotten stronger, Leader!

But you are still not strong enough to protect "it."

No matter what the Uroboros are planning...

You'll have to go through my Longinus!

Dammit, just as annoying as last time!

Are you alright, Anna?

I'm fine, Mr. Berial. Thank you for helping!

Why are you singing Utopia at the handshaking event?

The fans came to support me at the handshaking event, so I wanted to surprise them and make their day.

But today is not the day to...

Let's take care of the enemies first.

Alright. I hope Leader and the others are holding their ground.

Stop looking around and thinking more about your own life, Leader! How's Anna's song today?

What is it called again? Utopia, right?

Hah! Just as I thought! Your head must be in pain, Leader!

What can I do? When the scabs are peeled off, the tender flesh will hurt...

Huh? You remember now, Leader?

Hmph, looks like you haven't, even though I've given you a hint.

You are a fool, Leader! You do not know why you fight, and neither do you know who you are fighting with.

And the kicker is... you are being taken advantage of by your "friends!"

Aww... Are you upset!

You still don't know the truth behind that explosion, do you? I can't wait to see your face when you finally realize the truth!

(What the hell is she talking about?)

The incredulity, the rage, the shock.... All of it will give way to despair! These emotions might even turn you into the strongest Nightmare Lord ever!

(Why am I suddenly thinking about Tiffany and Camille again?)

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.

Serving on the front line, we have to be wary of the dangers that lurk around us.

The darkness nourishes nightmares, and trust gives way to suspicion.

(Dammit! I'm the Leader! I can't be shaken like this!)

Dammit... Aren't you supposed to be immobilized?

Sakura Shower!

You brats!

Have a taste of my Longinus!

Don't you dare run, Ashwaya!

Guh!

Heh, you and what army?

You're nothing but an appetizer for- Gah!

Is everyone alright?

Leader! Are you alright? I'll heal you right now!

Don't mention it, Leader...

The fans at the handshaking event were still affected... We have to defeat Ashwaya!

Berial, Anna... You guys got lucky! But Berial, your friends still haven't realized that-

You talk too much, Ashwaya.

???

What's wrong, guys? Is there a problem?

Woah, I've never seen you this angry before, Mr. Berial...

I'm not angry in the slightest.

Hmph, what's happened has happened! The "master" is here! It is an honor for you all to see her!

Be careful, Leader!

Don't worry! I'll protect you all!

Don't tough it out, Anna! Your power is being eaten away!

Ah...

Your struggles are in vain...

It's been a while, my Kingdom.

"Old friend."

Muscipula, no matter how hard you resist, the Elementium Lens will belong to the Uroboros!

Don't worry about me, Leader.

You cannot stop me.

Idiot! Look out!

I missed.

Well done, Leader.

This is our first time meeting, oh Leader.

Behold, for I am the Light, Rotania.

The leader of Uroboros, the Radiants of the Elementium Lens, Light.

Idiot! Why did you get in the way when you were the target...

!

Leader, your words always rile me up!

I'll cover you from behind!

Rotania is attacking again!

The scattered gnosis will be reunited!

In the name of Light, the glory will be restored!

Leave it to us!

Got it! Leave it to us, Leader!

Affirmative!

(Muttering) Don't die, Kingdom.

(Coughing) Gah... Dammit... Rotania is too powerful...

I can't see anything! Dammit!

Leader! You idiot! Stand down!

Why won't you retreat!

... As I expected.

It was good meeting you, Kingdom.

Farewell.

Dammit...

Hmph, you should be grateful that your life has been spared! Have fun with the nightmares!

Leader! Are you alright?

Leader... You idiot!

Leader...

Rotania, Muscipula is out of commission! We can...

Do as you please.

The Kingdom has not changed.

Pity... Struggling in the mud.

Same story, different ending...

What choice will you make? I look forward to it, Leader.