Ar tonelico 2 transcript
Attract mode
SCREEN: BANDAI NAMCO Games TM
SCREEN: NIS America
MUSIC: Singing Hill ~Harmonics FRELIA~
SCREEN: Dolby Pro Logic II
SCREEN: CRIWARE tm"
SCREEN: Produced by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. GUST CO.LTD.
The screen shows a Red Core Triangular Ring animation.
SCREEN: PROJECT A.T.2 GUST AND BANPRESTO COLLABORATION
SCREEN: Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
A Fairy-like sillouhette lands next to the title, and then the screen starts showing the main intro movie.
SCREEN: [Metafalss], the land of chaos.
SCREEN: Everyone calls it the "Cursed Lands"... A difficult place for even people to live.
SCREEN: In an era when everyone has forgotten the true "song", a small bud of hope was about to be born.
The screen flashes a few times, shows Luca, Cloche, Croix, and various events from the game. Lots of foreshadowing. Then the screen shows girls singing, and jumps to other events inbetween. At the end, the screen shows two girls standing cheek to cheek, holding hands, with some Hymmnos below.
New game
Main article here.
The start of a new Ar tonelico 2 game.
- Leyka is kidnapped
- Reisha sings her lullaby
- Game introduction sequence
Cloche's speech
MUSIC: Oath
The scene changes to a courtyard with red banners amongst green tree branches. The screen pans down, as the sound of people cheering fills the air. Then the screen pans to the left, and zooms in towards a platform above the courtyard, where a blonde haired girl in a white dress stands.
CLOCHE: Citizens of the Grand Bell Hall! People of Metafalss! Now is the time to stand!
CLOCHE: The age of serving the Goddess is over. Our time of fealty has ended!
CLOCHE: 400 years ago, She denied us paradise, Metafalica, and suppressed us all.
CLOCHE: And ever since, the Goddess has held complete dominance over us.
Cloche lifts her finger up.
CLOCHE: I ask you! What happiness comes from such a world!? What paradise is that!?
CLOCHE: We, the Neo Grand Bell, declare our seccession from the Goddess' world!
CLOCHE: We demand an independent Metafalss, able to stand on its own.
CLOCHE: Dear beloved citizens, here is our determination and our commitment to you.
Cloche drops her hand and then swings it to the side dramatically.
CLOCHE: We declare war on the Goddess!
CLOCHE: Secede from Her rule!
CLOCHE: Unlike those clergy dogs, we promise you action and responsibility!
Cloche drops her hand and holds up a fist in front of her.
CLOCHE: Join us. Let us attain Metafalss, the green land
Cloche throws her fist up into the air.
CLOCHE: Metafalss, the green land!
The screen pans up, as the crowd's cheering fills the air. The screen fades to black.
I.P.D. fight
MUSIC: Vrtra
The screen fades in, and pans past a town full of ruins. One Knight lies on his back, while another attends to him. A black-haired girl with a hair ornament runs towards a black-haired knight, and then stops in surprise. As the screen pans, we see the knight facing another girl, wearing blue clothing and hair decorations. Behind the girl stands two knights and an older woman.
The black-haired knight draws his lance, then the screen flares red and then white. After a short delay, the game goes into combat mode, with the girl on the left side and the knight on the right side.
SYSTEM: ~How to Fight~
SYSTEM: Ally turns and enemy turns will go back and forth.
SYSTEM: Press the [pink square] or [red circle] buttons to command an action.
SYSTEM: The [pink square] button is for the character in the back, [red circle] is for the front.
SYSTEM: Ally turns all consist of only attacks.
SYSTEM: In this battle, you only have Croix in the back, so use the [pink square] button.
SYSTEM: Press the top, bottom, or left Directional Button to change the actions.
SYSTEM: You may attack multiple times within the action time for the turn.
SYSTEM: Action time will always continue to pass during an ally turn.
Suddenly a meter pops up below the system message bubble.
SYSTEM: The meter on the indicator at the bottom right shows the remaining time.
The time guage animates.
SYSTEM: When the meter runs out, it will move on to the enemy's turn.
SYSTEM: Take as many actions as you can to deal more damage to the enemy.
The time guage fills up again.
SYSTEM: [Battle Basics 1] has been added to the Tutorial.
SYSTEM: Find this in the [Tutorial] section of the [Menu].
The green words "Attack Phase" fly onto the screen from the right side, and then then fly out again. Croix attacks the girl a few times with [Single Lance].
The red words "Defence Phase" fly onto the screen from the left side, and then fly out again.
SYSTEM: You have run out of time, and therefore, will move on to the enemy's turn.
SYSTEM: In an enemy's turn, they will take a certain number of actions before they end.
SYSTEM: You will not be able to counterattack until the enemy's actions are over.
SYSTEM: Endure the enemy's attacks until they're done!
The girl charges her [Minor Song] song magic.
The green words "Attack Phase" fly onto the screen from the right side, and then fly out again. Croix attacks the girl a few times with [Single Lance].
The red words "Defence Phase" fly onto the screen from the left side, and then fly out again.
The girl casts [Minor Song], and it hits Croix, temporarily enveloping him in ice.
The green words "Attack Phase" fly onto the screen from the right side, and then fly out again. Croix attacks the girl a few times with [Single Lance]. Finally he defeats her.
After I.P.D. fight
Main article here.
- Grand Bell knights take an IPD into custardy.
- Croix talks to a Reyvateil, who heals him
- Grand Bell knights tease Croix and the Reyvateil.
- Cocona is mentioned, and another Reyvateil who Croix is seeing.
Cocona
MUSIC: Heavenly Town
The screen fades in from black. A young girl in orange stands waiting, near to a wall with Hymmnos graffiti. She crosses her arms impatiently. Croix enters the scene running, and stops in front of Cocona. He has changed out of his armour and is now wearing casual clothes and glasses.
CROIX: I know, I know. I'm sorry.
COCONA: You're not getting off so easy! You're really late!
CROIX: It was a really serious one this time...
COCONA: Oh, fine. Well, good job, as always.
COCONA: I'm so sad I couldn't join the figh today.
CROIX: ......
COCONA: ...Cro? Are you okay?
CROIX: Huh? Yeah...I'm fine.
COCONA: It leaves...
CROIX: ...Huh?
COCONA: It leaves a bad taste afterwards, huh? Purifying an I.P.D. infection...
CROIX: ...Yeah. You're right.
COCONA: ......
COCONA: Hey, did you join the Knights to do stuff like this?
CROIX: ...No, I...
CROIX: I joined the Grand Bell Knights because I liked the ideals of Metafalica.
CROIX: In reality, it's only I.P.D. purifying missions, but...
COCONA: Sucks, huh?
CROIX: Well, at least we're doing something for the people. Besides...
CROIX: If I wasn't doing this job, I never woulda met you.
COCONA: Hehehe... Yeah, I guess.
Cocona walks away from the wall, and then turns to face Croix.
COCONA: Come on, let's keep shopping. Hurry before the shops close!
Cocona walks out the screen, and Croix follows her. The screen fades to black.
The screen pans over a circular park, surrounded by guard rails, and with a large musical instrument at the center. Outside the rails is a drop off. In the background there are waterfalls and large statues. The camera zooms in on Croix. He is standing in front of several large bags with groceries. Cocona stands opposite to him, on the other side of the bags.
CROIX (alarmed): ...Don't you think you bought a little too much?
COCONA: What!?
COCONA: You're the one who said we needed good food since Luca's coming tomorrow!
CROIX: Well, yeah I did, but... Isn't this too much?
A sweatdrop animation plays over Cocona's head.
COCONA: ...You don't know anything about hosting!
COCONA: Hurry up! Let's go to the next shop already. The sun's gonna set!
CROIX: ...Huh? There's another place we need to go?
COCONA: Oh, come on. I told you we need to go to the weapon shop at Tsuruya.
COCONA: They finished making my new armor, so I have to go pick it up.
CROIX: Oh, that's right. Sorry.
CROIX (distasteful look): But...I really don't like that weapon shop.
COCONA (smile): Oh? I thought you always have so much fun.
CROIX (alarmed): You know that's not true.
COCONA (big smile): Whatever. Let's hurry up and go to Tsuruya!
The screen fades to black as the scene changes.
Cynthia
MUSIC: Heavenly Town
The scene opens with the screen panning diagonally downwards towards the entrance of the Tsuruya weapons store. The screen then fades to black, and then fades in as Cocona enters the shop, followed by Croix. A girl with a ponytail stands inside the store, wearing armour and green boots. Cocona and Croix stand before her.
CYNTHIA: Oh, Coo! Welcome! And Coco-hun, too?
CROIX: You seem happy today. Don't tell me you made something else strange.
CYNTHIA: Wow, Coo. You're amazing!
CYNTHIA: I guess with our close bond and all, you know everything about me, huh?
An elipses thought bubble animates over Croix's head. Then he turns and starts walking out the store. An exclamation shows over Cynthia's head as she turns to watch him leave.
CYNTHIA: Wai-wai-wai-wait!
Croix stops and turns towards her.
CYNTHIA: You can't leave yet... I don't allow window shopping!
CYNTHIA: Anyway, how can I help you today?
COCONA: I'm here to pick up the armor I ordered.
CYNTHIA: Oh, that's right! Your order! Hold on a sec!
The screen fades to black, and then back again, with Cocona and Croix standing in front of Cynthia once again.
CYNTHIA: Here it is!
MUSIC: The Wind That Gives the Hour
SYSTEM: Obtained [Girls Clothes]!
MUSIC: Heavenly Town
COCONA: Whee! Thank you!
CYNTHIA: But, are you sure that armor is good enough?
CYNTHIA: If you let me make some alterations, I could make it so much better...
COCONA: N-no, it's okay! I'm perfectly fine with this! Make something for Cro!
CROIX: Don't point her at me!
CYNTHIA: Aww! You're such a good little sister, Coco!
CYNTHIA: It's so nice that you're taking an interest in your brother's love life.
CROIX: All I see is a horrible sister who's sacrificing her big brother's life...
CYNTHIA: Whaa! What's that supposed to mean? Coo, you better watch your languge!
CYNTHIA: That sounded like I only make bad stuff that'll get you killed.
CROIX: ...Am I wrong?
CYNTHIA: ...That hurts.
CYNTHIA: Fine then...if you want to take it this far, I can't back down now!
CROIX: Please do...
CYNTHIA: I'm gonna make a really strong weapon by the next time you come!
CYNTHIA: You just wait and see!
CROIX: There's something very wrong here. But I don't know where to start...
SYSTEM: Use the [Equip] command to equip weapons, armor, and accessories upon receipt.
SYSTEM: Select the [Equip] command from the Main Menu.
The screen fades to black, and then back in, outside Cynthia's shop.
COCONA: Ha, Cynthia was funny as always!
CROIX: I'm getting tired of her comedy.
COCONA: But if Luca sees you with her, won't she get jealous?
CROIX: ...I doubt it.
COCONA: Oh? Really?
CROIX: Luca's not the type to get mad at things like that.
COCONA: Oh?
CROIX: ...What's wrong?
COCONA: Hey, so what kind of person is she?
CROIX: Not this again.
COCONA: Well, the more I ask, the more questions I have.
CROIX: She's a nice...good girl.
COCONA: Oh my god! That so doesn't answer my question!
CROIX: You'll find out soon enough, when we start living together.
COCONA: ...But then it'll be too late. That's why I'm asking now.
CROIX: Anyway, so is this all the shopping for today?
COCONA: Yup! Now let's go home!
MUSIC: Onto the Next Destination
SYSTEM: [Croix's House] has been added to the Town Map.
Dive shop
MUSIC: Heavenly Town
After the chat with Cocona, Croix runs north and enters the Dive Shop.
MUSIC: Start Up
Croix and Cocona stand inside a room with two large pods. In front of them is a girl in purple.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Hello. Did you want a Dive session?
CROIX: Oh, uh no...
Cocona looks around.
COCONA: Ooh, so this is what it looks like inside a Dive Shop.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Hmm? Is this your first time coming to a Dive Shop, my little lady?
COCONA: Yup. It's my first time coming inside of one.
CROIX: Well, there's usually no reason for you to come in, so.
Cocona turns and faces Croix.
COCONA: Hey, Cro. What do you do in a Dive?
Croix turns to face Cocona.
CROIX: Huh? Uhm...
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Ahem. I can explain that for you.
Cocona and Croix face Lelen.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: People Dive inside of a Reyvateil's mind in order to create Song Magic.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: It's kind of like going on an adventure through their hearts. If you try it, you'll understand.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: The danger! The obstacles! And the bond between the two becomes deeper...
COCONA: I see. I kinda want to try it out.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Ooh but, the minimum requirement is for you to have a Reyvateil partner.
COCONA: ...Reyva...teil?
Croix faces Cocona.
CROIX: ...Cocona, let's go.
Cocona faces Croix.
COCONA: Huh? Oh, okay.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Well, come again when you have a Reyvateil partner.
Cocona faces Lelen.
COCONA: Okay. Thank you, Miss.
The conversation ends.
DIVE SHOP LELEN (background chatter): Dives are full of dreams.
Croix talks to her again.
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Welcome! Can't wait for nightfall? I can see why!
[Cancel]
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Oh? Changed your mind? If you're gonna be a man, you better be determined.
[Talk]
DIVE SHOP LELEN: Welcome! Can't wait for nightfall? I can see why!
[Dive]
DIVE SHOP LELEN: You wanna dive by yourself? Just go home and do it in bed.
Croix leaves the Dive Shop.
Croix's House
Croix leaves Pastalia City, and travels to his house (ie, player moves on the Pastalia Map to [Croix's House]).
MUSIC: Sunny
Croix stands in his hous in front of Cocona, their bags on the floor.
COCONA: We're home. Ahh, I'm tired!
CROIX: It's your own fault.
There is an electronic ringing sound. An exclamation mark bubble shows over Croix's head, and the screen pans leftwards towards a table in the middle of his living room, with some green and red panels above it on the ceiling.
CROIX: ...Huh? My telecell...
He walks over to the table.
COCONA: Another I.P.D. clean-up? It seems like they never stop.
She also walks over to the table.
More electronic beeping, as the call connects.
CROIX: Hello, this is Croix.
LEGLIUS: Ah, Croix. Good job on your last mission.
LEGLIUS: I know you must be tired, but I need you for another sortie.
COCONA: What!? Cro already worked hard today!
COCONA: I know he's an ace, but you're running him like a slave driver.
LEGLIUS: Sorry, but we can't go easy on this one.
LEGLIUS: There's a large-scale I.P.D. outbreak. The location is...
LEGLILUS: Grand Bell Royal Halls - Rakshek Resort.
CROIX: What!? But isn't...
LEGLIUS: That's right. Our maiden, Lady Cloche, is resting there on vacation.
LEGLIUS: The first squad is already on their way. You are to join the second team.
LEGLIUS: That is all.
CROIX: Oh! Hold on, Captain!
LEGLIUS: What is it?
CROIX: Can Cocona...
CROIX: May I take Cocona with me?
LEGLIUS: Request granted. The more firepower, the better.
Cocona and Croix turn to face each other.
COCONA: I can come, too!?
CROIX: This isn't play time.
COCONA: I know that!
COCONA: "Your life is on the line here,"...right?
CROIX: It seems especially dangerous this time. Make sure you're ready.
COCONA: Alright!
The music stops, and Croix turns to face the groceries.
CROIX: But, it sounds like Luca's voyage tomorrow just might get delayed...
The screen pans to the right and fades to black.
SYSTEM: [Rakshek Resort] has been added to the World Map.
SYSTEM: Game data can be saved at the [Bed] on the second floor of Croix's house.
SYSTEM: There are the options to [Save] and [Load] game data at this location.
SYSTEM: [Rest] will recover all stats and health.
SYSTEM: [Current Objective] will give you hints on your current game progress.
SYSTEM: You will also find these options at a [Save Circle] in various dungeons.
SYSTEM: [How to Play 1] has been added to the Tutorial.
SYSTEM: Find this in the [Tutorial] section of the [Menu].
Croix goes upstairs and takes a look at his bed.
[Current Objective]
CROIX: Let's head for [Rakshek Resort]. We can get there through Pastalia.
Outside Rakshek Resort
MUSIC: A Small Journey
Croix and Cocona travel (via the map) to Rakshek Resort. The next screen loads.
MUSIC: Forest of Illusion.
Croix (in knight armor), Cocona, and several other Grand Bell Knights and their Reyvateil partners stand in a grassy forest area. In front of them stands the Squad Leader.
SQUAD LEADER: Thanks for gathering, elite fighters!
SQUAD LEADER: This mission is an I.P.D. outbreak purification.
SQUAD LEADER: However, I suggest you all pull yourselves together for this task.
SQUAD LEADER: I'm sure I don't have to tell you what's at stake.
SQUAD LEADER: Our star of hope, the most precious life in this world...
SQUAD LEADER: The Goddess Maiden, Lady Cloche, is currently resting in this mansion!
SQUAD LEADER: Each and every one of you is responsible for keeping Lady Cloche safe!
SQUAD LEADER: That's it! Now, get to your positions as planned.
SQUAD LEADER: Best of luck to you all!
The squad leader turns and runs out the left side of the screen. Almost everyone besides Croix and Cocona follow. A single knight and Reyvateil remain behind. The screen pans, centering on the remaining four.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: Croix, you're in the second squad too, huh?
CROIX: Yeah...
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: But you sure are tough, even without a Reyvateil partner.
Croix closes his eyes and puts his hand on his hip.
CROIX: ... There's no need.
COCONA: ......
Croix puts his hand down again and opens his eyes.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: I mean, I know you're strong. Just don't push yourself too hard.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: Plus, if you end up lovers like us, their Song Magic gets stronger, you know.
The reyvateil turns and faces him.
REYVATEIL: H-hey, shhh... You're embarrassing me...
The knight turns to the Reyvateil.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: Sorry, honey. It just slipped out.
He turns back to Croix.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: I probably can't beat you in straight combat, but I'm confident with her Song Magic.
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: Heh heh. I just love the rush from Song Magic!
CROIX: ......
GRAND BELL KNIGHT: Well, see you later. Good luck!
The knight and the Reyvateil run out the left side of the screen, following the rest of the squad. Chroah turns to watch them as they leave. Then he walks to the center of the screen and faces Cocona.
CROIX: We should hurry, too.
COCONA: Hey Cro, it woulda been better if I was a Reyvateil, huh?
CROIX: Don't you ever think that.
COCONA: But if I was a Reyvateil, we'd be so much stronger than that stupid couple!
COCONA: Cuz we're so closely related...
CROIX: ...If you're gonna say embarassing stuff like that, just get going.
COCONA: You don't know how to have any fun.
The music fades out.
COCONA: Croix's C stands for cool...
Suddenly there is an explosion in the distance. The screen shakes.
MUSIC: Melee Attack
Croix falls to one knee, and Cocona cringes, as the ground continues to shake.
CROIX: Wah!
COCONA: Ahh!
The shaking stops. Croix gets up and looks in the direction that the other knights ran before. An exclamation mark shows over his head.
CROIX: That direction is... The Palace!
COCONA: What!?
CROIX: Lady Cloche!? Let's hurry!
(End of conversation)
SYSTEM: [How to Play 2] has been added to the Tutorial.
SYSTEM: Find this in the [Tutorial] section of the [Menu].
Inside Rakshek Resort (battle with Cocona)
The two through the forest, and reach open gates set against a red-bricked wall. They run past the gate and enter a large wooden door beyond.
(loading screen)
MUSIC: Preparation for Rebirth
The screen pans over the engraved marble architecture of the palace interior. Red and gold tapestries hang on the walls. Cocona and Croix stand at the entrance.
CROIX: Th-this is...!
COCONA: Oh no!
CROIX: If this is an I.P.D. infection, there must be quite a few affected.
CROIX: I have a bad feeling about this...
At this moment, two knights (wearing purple and white armor, different to Croix's scarlet and white) and a single Reyvateil run into the screen, and stand in front of Croix and Cocona. Croix swings out his lance and holds it in front.
CROIX: What!? That knight armor...
The screen flashes red, spirals, and turns to white, as the game goes into battle mode.
MUSIC: Vrtra
CROIX: You're from the Sacred Army!?
SACRED ARMY KNIGHT: A Grand Bell Knight, eh!? I don't have to answer to you! En garde!
CROIX: Grrr... Looks like they're not gonna talk to us.
CROIX: Oh well. Cocona, let's do it!
COCONA: Okay!
SYSTEM: Bring up the battle menu by pressing the <triangle> button.
SYSTEM: This will allow you to use items and change targets.
Croix and Cocona battle the knights and Reyvateil, and beat them. The battle ends.
MUSIC: Preparation for Rebirth
CROIX: Why is the Sacred Army here!? Could they have...
COCONA: Hey, Cro... Do you think this is really an I.P.D. outbreak?
CROIX: Not anymore. Something else is behind this.
CROIX: But either way, I'm more worried about Lady Cloche and Capt. Leglius.
The conversation ends. Croix and Cocona start exploring the palace.
Finding Leglius and Cloche
Croix and Cocona explore the Rakshek Resort palace until...
MUSIC: Fierce Attack
The scene opens with a knight in purple (Leglius), standing in front of Cloche. In front of them are three Reyvateils. The knight wears purple, has a spiked shields on his arms, and has a scar over right eye.
LEGLIUS: Grrr... These aren't your normal I.P.D. infected agents...
CLOCHE: Leglius! Can't you do anything about this!?
(From outside the right edge of the screen)
CROIX: Captain!
Croix runs in, and pulls his lance out. He faces the foremost Reyvateil. Cocona runs after Croix and stands by his side.
CROIX: Are you alright!?
LEGLIUS: ...Croix! You got here just in time.
CROIX: Captain...is this really an I.P.D. outbreak!?
LEGLIUS: My gut tells me, "No." Pop quiz, hot shot! Who is behind all of this?
CROIX: A mastermind!?
LEGLIUS: Good answer. Now, come on. We gotta get rid of this!
CROIX: Yes, sir!
The screen flashes red and the game goes to battle mode.
MUSIC: Vrtra
Croix and Leglius face off against the 3 Reyvateils. They battle for a few rounds, and finally defeat the Reyvateils.
(The battle ends)
MUSIC: Preparation for Rebirth
CROIX: Captain! Are you okay!?
LEGLIUS: Looks like I've used up a lot of energy.
LEGLIUS: Croix, listen carefully.
LEGLIUS: This incident is not an I.P.D. outbreak. It's...
LEGLIUS: A coup d'etat.
CROIX: A coup!?
LEGLIUS: Our enemy is the Sacred Army. They're an anti-government agency.
LEGLIUS: Chancellor Alfman decommissioned them after the last regime.
CROIX: The Sacred Army...
LEGLIUS: They're after Lady Cloche's life.
The music fades out, and an exclamation mark appears over Cocona's head. The screen zooms out a bit, and another Reyvateil runs into the room from the South.
COCONA: Cro! Another Reyvateil!
MUSIC: Fierce Attack
Leglius and Croix run and stand in the way of the Reyvateil. Croix swings out his lance. Cloche walks and stands behind them. Then another Reyvateil comes over.
LEGLIUS: Grrr... They just keep coming. Croix, I have an assignment for you!
CROIX: Yes, sir!
LEGLIUS: I will attempt to stop the I.P.D. outbreak at our current location.
LEGLIUS: You must retreat with Lady Cloche. Guard her with your life. Is that clear?
CROIX: But, Captain...!
LEGLIUS: Those are your orders. Obey them or you'll be court martialed.
CROIX: ......
CLOCHE: Hurry, Leglius! Do something, quick!
LEGLIUS: Lady Cloche, I will see to this battle...
LEGLIUS: But, you must make your escape with Croix here!
Croix walks over to Cloche.
CROIX: Lady Cloche, please come with me!
CLOCHE: Wait a minute! Leglius?
CLOCHE: Are you entrusting my safety to this untested rookie?
COCONA: What!? Untested!? Cro is-
LEGLIUS: Pardon us! But you can trust in his skills. I guarantee it.
CLOCHE: ......
LEGLIUS: Upon successful extraction, hide out until the next full moon.
LEGLIUS: Meet me at the Coal Lodge in the Mikry Forest on that night. Good luck!
CROIX: ... Yes, sir!
LEGLIUS: Now! Hurry!
CLOCHE: ...I understand.
Cocona and Cloche exit right. After a pause, Croix follows them.
The music fades out.
LEGLIUS: ...Then...I leave her to you.
The screen fades out, and then in again.
MUSIC: Preparation for Rebirth
Cloche and Cocona are waiting next to a save point. Croix runs in from the left side of the screen.
CLOCHE: What...do I call you?
CROIX: ...Croix, ma'am.
CLOCHE: Are you sure you're strong enough to defend me?
CROIX: I won't know until we actually fight.
CLOCHE (angry): Can't you at least assure me that everything will be alright?
CROIX: I'll never lie to you. Now, let's hurry.
CLOCHE (surprised): ......
(end of conversation)
Battle with Cloche
The group approaches the exit to the Palace. Croix stops, and an exclamation mark appears over his head. Cloche and Cocona spread out.
A knight and a Reyvateil run in from the left, blocking their way.
CROIX: *gasp* We're surrounded!
Another knight approaches from behind them. Cocona turns and sees him.
COCONA: Cro!
Croix pulls his weapon out.
CROIX: Lady Cloche...
CLOCHE: What is it?
CROIX: Can you use Song Magic?
CLOCHE: Are you trying to insult me!?
CLOCHE: I may be young, but I have been baptized as Goddess Frelia's Holy Maiden...
CROIX: So, is that a yes?
CLOCHE: ... Of course! Stop trying to undermine my authority!
CROIX: Then, please help us out!
CLOCHE: ...What!?
CLOCHE: Wait! You!? Who do you think I am!?
CROIX: You're only somebody as long as you stay alive!
CLOCHE: To sing in such a battle would shame me as a Maiden for the rest of my life...
CROIX: If you don't help out, that might not be very long!
CLOCHE: When we return to the Grand Bell Hall, you will have to answer for this!
The music stops.
COCONA: Cro! Here it comes!
The screen flashes to red and then white as the game changes over to battle mode.
MUSIC: Vrtra
Croix, Cocona, and Cloche face off against a Reyvateil and two knights.
CLOCHE: ... Though against my will, I'll teach you how to use Song Magic. Be grateful!
CLOCHE: First, select the Song. You must press the <red circle> button to open the Menu.
SYSTEM: Press the <red circle> button to open the Song Magic menu.
CLOCHE: Then, decide which Song you want me to sing.
CLOCHE: Depending on the tone, it will be either an attack or support. Remember that.
CLOCHE: Now, do what I just told you!
[Attack Phase]
(Player presses <red circle> and chooses the [Holy Burst] Song Magic)
CLOCHE: I see you picked Red Magic. Alright. As they say, offense is the greatest defense.
CLOCHE: Red Magic is strong Magic that attacks the enemy with the powers created by a Reyvateil.
CLOCHE: The longer you store up power before activating, the stronger the effect. Remember that.
CLOCHE: Now, let's begin. Make sure you listen to my song closely!
CROIX: Then I will taunt the enemy. When you're ready, please use Song Magic...
CLOCHE: Wait! Did you plan to ignore my thoughts and fight!?
CROIX: Your, thoughts...?
CLOCHE: Of course! If you plan to be a Reyvateil's partner, even as a temporary relationship.
CLOCHE: Your role is to understand the Reyvateil's thoughts and fight accordingly!
CLOCHE: How horrible it must be for your partner to be treated that way!!
CROIX: Um, but I...
CLOCHE: I didn't ask your opinion. Just do as I say!
CROIX: Y-yes ma'am...
CLOCHE: Listen. The graph on the bottom right of the screen describes my emotions.
CLOCHE: This is called the Emotion Indicator. Make sure you remember that.
CLOCHE: This graph will fill up corresponding to the actions you take during the turn.
CLOCHE: For example, if you take an action while pressing Left on the directional button, the graph will fill to the left.
CLOCHE: Once the graph is completely full, the effect will be released, depending on the emotion.
CLOCHE: Now, let's start it. Try filling one of my desires.
Orange magic bursts around Cloche as she starts to sing. An orange ball glows and pulses above her head. Croix and Cocona proceed to attack the knights.
(The emotion guage fills to the left)
CLOCHE: Go on, defeat it! Attack harder!
CLOCHE: [Burstech] is the power that reflects our will to attack.
CLOCHE: The fiercer you fight, the stronger my Song Magic will be.
CLOCHE: Don't forget to use this tactic to increase the effects of the Song Magic too.
The battle proceeds, and changes to Defense Phase.
CLOCHE: The enemy is about to attack. You have to make sure to protect me.
CLOCHE: When the enemy's actions begin, press the <pink square> button at the time of their attack to guard me.
CLOCHE: You can judge the timing of when to press the button by looking at the marker on the screen.
A guage pops up, and a green vertical line travels from left to right. The green line meeets the red line near the right edge.
CLOCHE: The closer it is, the more successful your guard is.
A yellow "Perfect!" pops up on the left side.
CLOCHE: It won't work if it's too slow or too fast, so hurry and grasp this technique.
CLOCHE: Do you understand now? Our opponent won't wait for us any longer. Let's begin!
The battle proceeds. One of the attacks connects with Cloche.
CLOCHE: Can't you protect me better? The attacks are getting to me!
CLOCHE: My Song Magic power won't save up as well like this. We won't be able to win!!
SYSTEM: When a Reyvateil takes damage, the Burst Guage will decrease.
SYSTEM: But a successful guard will increase the Burst Guage by the amount of damage you blocked.
SYSTEM: Consecutive guards will increase this amount, so make sure to protect your Reyvateils!
SYSTEM: To always be in the lead during battle, it is important for you to protect the Reyvateil.
SYSTEM: The difficulty of each battle will go up as the story progresses.
SYSTEM: If you feel that the battles are too difficult, or if you just want to enjoy the story.
SYSTEM: You may change the [Difficulty] under the [System].
The battle continues.
CLOCHE: This should be good enough... I will shoot it!
SYSTEM: When the Burst Guage has filled up, activate your Song Magic.
SYSTEM: You can execute this action by pressing the <red cirlce> button.
Cloche activates her magic. The fireball flies from her and engulfs the enemy in a whirlpool of flames. They disappear, defeated. The battle ends.
MUSIC: The Fateful Sorceress
The game returns to the conversation. In the background Cloche is busy freaking out (arms thrust out with fists clenched, head down, feet forwards, hair waving, and her entire body bobbing up and down).
CLOCHE: What are you doing!? Are you trying to make me use Song Magic!?
Croix and Cocona turn around and face Cloche. Cloche stamps her foot, draws her sword out with a wide swing, and points it in Croix's face.
CLOCHE: You're a knight! Have your Reyvateil partner sing for...
CROIX: I don't have a Reyvateil partner.
Cloche sheathes her sword, and turns to face Cocona. A sweatdrop animates over Cocona's head.
COCONA: I'm just a weak little girl... Hehe.
CLOCHE: In that case, you should be ready to die for...
CROIX: If I die now, who's gonna protect you ten minutes from now, Lady Cloche?
A sweatdrop animates over Cloche's head.
CLOCHE: Well...
CLOCHE: ......
CLOCHE: Fine, but this doesn't make us partners. This is only until we escape...
CLOCHE: Because you are weak, and against my will, I shall use my Song Magic!
CLOCHE: You better be grateful!
CROIX: Thank you very much.
CLOCHE: ......
The conversation ends.
MUSIC: A Life Saved
SYSTEM: [Cloche] joined your group!
Outside Rakshek Resort
Croix and his group run out the resort and come to a stop.
CLOCHE: Wait! *huff* *huff*
CROIX: ...Are you alright?
COCONA: Lady Cloche! Are you not feeling well?
CLOCHE: I'm alright, however...
CLOCHE: As a guard, you should pay more attention to my needs!
CLOCHE: It would be nice if we could take a break after such a long distance.
COCONA: But...we barely made it off the resort estate.
CROIX: C-Cocona...!
CROIX: I'm sorry we weren't considerate enough. We'll take a break around here.
CROIX: Just keep in mind, we're still being chased, so we can't stay too long.
The conversation ends.
SYSTEM: When a Reyvateil is in your party, selecting [Rest] at a Save Circle
SYSTEM: may begin a conversation. This is important to the progress of your story.
SYSTEM: Enjoy these conversations with the girls as you play the game.
Conversations with Cloche
SYSTEM: Speak with a Reyvateil?
Player chooses Cloche. Croix knocks on the door.
CROIX: Excuse me, it's Croix.
CLOCHE: What's wrong this late at night?
SYSTEM: What do you want to talk about?
PLayer chooses [Move On!]
CLOCHE: I have something to tell you.
CLOCHE: You!
CROIX: Yes, Lady Cloche.
CLOCHE: Are you really a knight?
CLOCHE: Even though it was necessary in that situation, you made me join the fight.
CROIX: Yeah, but that was...
CLOCHE: Besides!
CLOCHE: Don't you have a sense of chivalry? You can't treat women like that!
CROIX: Really? Nobody has ever complained about it before...
CLOCHE: I'm complaining right now!
CLOCHE: Or are you saying that I'm a burden for you?
CROIX: No! I'm not, of course!
CROIX: ...But I understand. I'll change my attitude from now on.
CLOCHE: ...Okay, whatever.
CLOCHE: Anyway, don't let it happen again, okay?
CLOCHE: If the same thing happens again, I'll lecture you like I just did. Be ready for taht.
CROIX: (Oh, my...)
SYSTEM: What do you want to talk about?
PLayer chooses [Behave Yourself!]
CLOCHE: ... You, define your duty.
CROIX: Well...to protect you, Lady Cloche.
CLOCHE: Okay, you seem to know it.
CROIX: Of course I know. That's my job.
CLOCHE: Yes, that's your job.
CLOCHE: Then, I'd like to inquire as to how the enemy got to directly attack me despite your deffense in the last few battles?
CROIX: That is...
CLOCHE: ...Well, this time I forgive you since it was an urgent situation.
CLOCHE: However, if it happens again, you may not be pardoned. Keep that in mind.
The player gets 2 more [Cosmosphere Conversations] points.
SYSTEM: [HP & MP fully recovered!]
