Morimens story · Bleak Tide
Ritual Echoes
1 scenes, 44 lines
1. Ritual Echoes, before the fight
44 linesDue to the overwhelming number of sea monsters, this battle is destined to drag on for a long time. But you cannot do this. You must find Aurita as soon as possible.
For this, you grasp the silver key at your chest.
In the familiar dizziness, Clementine appears.
Oh dear. You need my help already? I thought you'd last longer.
There's no time. I fear Aurita is in danger.
Then tell me, what do you need me to do?
I'll forcibly Link Caecus. Then, Clementine, please play my Memory.
Play your Memory?
Yes, the memories of Caecus from "that world."
As you speak, you sink back into the world of consciousness, searching for Caecus's spiritual glimmers among the chaotic light and shadow.
I found Caecus! Clementine!
In the blink of an eye, countless memories surge forth, playing one after another under Clementine's control.
The heart that nurtures the Gods.
Sinister serpents.
And the Caecus of "another world," steadfastly standing before you, fighting against Goliath to protect you.
These memories surge rapidly in the realm of consciousness, leaving Caecus in a tremendous state of confusion. He is so shocked that he does not even refuse your link.
What are these... what are they!? Phantasms!?
No. Not phantasms, truths from "another world."
Another world...? What do you mean?
I mean... we were once friends. We fought together. We trusted each other. We relied on each other.
Friends? Impossible! I, noble heir of the deep sea, befriending a frail human!?
You interrupt Caecus.
First, I'm not frail. Second, Caecus, you don't have to act like this. You don't have to wear armor like a hedgehog, hiding your insecurity and your need for connection.
Because we are friends, I will accept you, just as you are.
You walk towards Caecus. Under the spiritual link and the great impact, he temporarily has no intention of harming you, and thus keeps retreating.
What are you doing? Don't come closer...
Caecus's voice suddenly stops. He stares wide-eyed at you, watching you embrace him.
No matter what, Caecus, I will always be your friend. Even if it means crossing dimensions and worlds.
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This world is about to fall. I won't force you to help save it... but please, don't try to stop me.
My friend, Caecus.
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Heh... Keeper of Mythag. You always surprise me, solving problems at the lowest cost.
With a light laugh, Clementine interrupts the link.
The sensation of dizziness returns, signaling the return to the real world.
After a brief dizziness, you open your eyes and see Caecus.
He still stands there in a daze, and after a moment of silence, he dismisses all the sea monsters.
Are you sure you want to know where Aurita is?
Yes.
Even if it's dangerous?
You nod. Caecus remains silent, pointing in a direction without a word.
Then, you leave with Salvador, Sanga, and Doll: Inferno.
Caecus stands in place, only gently sighing after you disappear from view.
Good luck... my eternal friend, %player%.