Eridanus 3F dialogue

Begone. It is too late for you to change anything.

Your world will soon be annihilated.

Your actions from this point on are futile.

You escaped from that maze? Not bad, man.

So didja find the Vanishing Point?

(your name)'s sensors have picked up a strong energy reading.

Our objective may be near.

So the usual non-answers, then.

But what could it be by now but the Vanishing Point?

I hope so...

Anyway, be careful, (your name).

I am Zouchouten, one of the pillars of the Four Devas.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

If thou as well desirest energy within...

I am willing to train thee.

As well, I can feel thy soul's flow in harmony with mine.

I have high hopes of thee.

Even should thy goals diverge from our own...

......

First, thou must defeat me.

However, pure battle will avail thee little. There are rules thou shalt observe.

In battle with me, recovery and resurrection skills are taboo.

Lay these demons aside when thou wouldst challenge me.

As well, thou canst not summon new demons in the midst of our combat.

If thou dost accept these terms, let us begin.

Wilt thou train?

• Yes
• No

When thou art prepared, returnest thou to me.

What? Thou dost decline?

If that is what thou desirest, then so be it.

When thou hast discovered thine own weakness, returnest thou to me.

Art thou ready?

• Yes
• No

When thou art prepared, returnest thou to me.

...Hm. There doth seem to remain those with healing and resurrection skills.

In this training, that sort of demon is proscribed.

Empty thy ranks of them and returnest thou to me.

Very good. I see thou hast no demons with recovery or resurrection skills.

Then let us begin thy trial!

Hrmmm...

Not bad.

But I can tell that thou art not satisfied.

Keep up thy training that thou might amass more power.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

I look forward to thy growth.

I am Koumokuten, one of the pillars of the Four Devas.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

Thou, as we, dost move according to thy beliefs.

If thou desirest the strength to carry out thy will...

I am willing to train thee.

Thy soul's flow is in harmony with ours.

I believe this battle shall be enjoyable for us both.

Even should thy way divergeth from our own.

......

Then thou shalt fight me. But this shall not be any ordinary battle.

Before our duel, thy spirit shall be limited to the barest minimum.

Which is to say, I shall reduce thy MP to 1.

'Tis under these conditions that thou must defeat me.

Naturally, thou canst not change demons in battle, either.

If thou dost accept these terms, let us begin.

Wilt thou train?

• Yes
• No

Speakest thou again to me when thou art prepared.

What? Thou dost decline!?

So be it. When thou regainest thy confidence, returnest thou to me.

Hrm, 'tis thou.

Now then, I shall limit thy spirit.

Art thou ready?

• Yes
• No

Then returnest thou later.

Then, let us begin...

Koumokuten raised his hand...

Now thy MP hath been reduced to 1.

Attack me in whatever manner thou canst!

Hrrrrm... Well done...

But thou must aim for even higher peaks.

Take this.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

Though it be but a single word, "power" refers to several different concepts.

Thou must not neglect to hone any of the varieties of power.

I am Jikokuten, one of the pillars of the Four Devas.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

We Four Devas have come in response to the restoration of a world full of energy.

Thou, too, hast come to this land prepared for death.

If thou dost desire power to reinforce thy resolve...

I am willing to train thee.

Our stance is the same.

If it be thy wish, I would be only too happy to train thee.

Even if thy spirit matcheth not our stance.

......

Thou must fight and defeat me, son of man.

But this be no ordinary battle. There are conditions.

The life of the demons thou dost summon must not surpass X.

To speak plainly, thy maximum HP... Only those with low HP may enter this battle.

Thou mayst under no circumstances change demons once the battle has begun.

If thou dost accept these terms, let us begin.

Wilt thou train?

• Yes
• No

Speakest thou again to me when thou art prepared.

Hmm!? "No," thou sayest!?

To believe in oneself, not relying on others... This, too, is power.

Very well. Shouldst thou desire a different power, returnest thou to me.

Thou again... Art thou prepared to fight me?

• Yes
• No

Speakest thou again to me when thou art prepared.

'Tis meet. I see none of thy demons surpasseth the maximum HP of X.

Now, let the battle begin!

Hrrmmm... Thy strength is more than I had expected.

Shouldst thou desire even more strength, open thou the door behind me and enter.

This door can only be opened by one who hath bested the trials of we three pillars.

The last of the Four Devas awaiteth thou within.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

...Hmm.

Thou still dost carry a demon whose maximum HP surpasseth X.

Cleanse thy party and return.

Shouldst thou desire even more strength, open thou the door behind me and enter.

This door can only be opened by one who hath bested the trials of we three pillars.

The last of the Four Devas awaiteth thou within.

I see thou hast conquered all the trials of the Four Devas.

Well done, son of man.

You hear a voice coming from somewhere...

You who hast defeated three of the Four Devas, enter...

The door is shut tight...

I am Bishamonten... the last of the Four Devas.

Thou hast done well in coming, you who defeated the three pillars.

Thou hast done well in coming, you who defeated the three pillars.

I would like to begin the final trial, but...

This trial can only be for one who would walk with us.

...Very well. The expression of thy spirit matcheth ours.

Now, I shall begin the trial.

The condition I impose on thee is this: thy total level must be below X.

To change demons in the midst of battle is, of course, out of the question.

Shouldst thou win, I shall present to thee item, to mark thou as one who hath bested our trials.

Now... if thou dost accept these terms... let us fight.

Wilt thou take the final trial?

• Yes
• No

Then speakest thou again to me when thou art prepared.

What? Sayest thou nay?

So be it. I know there to be no fear in thy heart.

Come back when thou dost desire to undertake the trial.

......

'Tis a shame that thy spirit's flow is different from our own...

Alack, I had hoped to entrust thee with that sword, but...

So long as our paths diverge, the trial endeth here.

...Thou mayst leave.

Art thou prepared?

• Yes
• No

Then speakest thou again to me when thou art prepared.

Good...! I can see that thy total level is below X.

Let the battle begin!

I, Bishamonten, shall bear witness to thy final trial!

Well done.

Thou hast bested me, a god of war.

The trials of the Four Devas are at an end.

But so long as thou livest, thine own trials shall never cease.

I look forward to our next meeting.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

...Hm. Thy total level yet surpasseth X.

Return to me when thou art prepared.

I never believed there lived a son of man so strong.

We must not neglect our own training as well.

Hm? A human...? Quite a rarity.

I am Kazfiel. Forgive the brevity of my introduction; it is truly a pleasure to meet you.

We have infiltrated this land and are moving to reclaim a world of order.

I see that you, too, are conducting an investigation here.

May both of our journeys be blessed.

We angels have infiltrated this land and are moving to reclaim a world of order.

We both tread a difficult path. The aid of we angels is freely given.

As long as you do not lose the piety in your heart...

......

The angel is thinking...

What say you? Will you not try and improve yourself here?

We are looking for strong men, in body and in mind.

Why not test your strength against me?

Should you win, you shall earn greater power...

But a simple battle is unworthy of us. We shall fight under special rules.

The total magic power of your demons must be below X.

Needlessly to say, switching demons during battle is prohibited.

If you assent to these conditions, then let us have a match.

Will you undergo my trial?

• Yes
• No

Then please prepare yourself and then talk to me again.

I see... So you won't take me up on the challenge...

If only I were to polish you, you might become a gem. Do not forget that...

Welcome, (your name).

Are you ready?

• Yes
• No

...Hm. It seems your demons' magic is indeed lower than X.

Then, here I come...

Oho... your strength is greater than I had thought...

And not only that, but you have finished Aniel's trial as well.

Very well. Next, Aniel and I shall combine our strength to take you on.

Son of man. If you can enter the door in the back, then do so.

We shall await your arrival there.

Oho... your strength is greater than I had thought...

If you wish to ascend to even greater strength, continue past the hidden door.

Your potential is great. I have high expectations.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

...Eh? It seems your demons' magic is above X...

I must ask that you come again with demons which meet the criteria we agreed upon.

Then come to me when you are.

Oho... your strength is greater than I had thought...

If you wish to ascend to even greater strength, continue past the hidden door.

Your potential is great. I have high expectations.

I am called Aniel. It is nice to meet you.

To think that a human could come so far...

It is clear that your power should not be taken lightly.

What is less clear is how you shall use that power.

It is this factor that will determine whether I am your friend or your foe.

To think that a human could come so far...

It is clear that your power should not be taken lightly.

What is less clear is how you shall use that power.

It is this factor that will determine whether I am your friend or your foe.

......

The angel is thinking...

Well? Won't you try to gain greater power here?

Perhaps you could fight me? With certain conditions, of course.

You will have to defeat me within X turns.

If you cannot, then even if you eventually emerge victorious, you will fail the trial.

One thing besides...

I will not allow you to change demons once the trial has begun.

If you have no objections to my terms, then by all means, let us battle one another.

Will you accept this trial?

• Yes
• No

Then make yourself ready and come to me again.

I see... I hope that your mind is not truly made up.

I had wanted to see your power. Perhaps another time.

So you have come, (your name).

You have come, (your name).

Now then, have you gained enough power to defeat me within X turns?

Are you ready now?

• Yes
• No

Hm. Then I shall be waiting here.

Very well...

Then, here I go!

I can see that you are extremely strong.

The battle was decided in only X turns...

Victory is yours. Well done.

Aha... it seems you have conquered Kazfiel's trial.

Then both Kazfiel and I together shall be your next opponent...

Son of man. If you can enter the door in the back, then do so.

We shall await your arrival there.

Hmhmhm... You fought well.

However, you took X turns.

A pity that you were unable to meet my challenge of X turns...

I await your next challenge.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

I underestimated you, son of man.

I shall not hold back twice.

I had faith that you could make it here.

This time we two together shall be your trial.

As before, there are laws governing this match.

The average level of your party must be below X.

The trial will be harsh, make no mistake, but you shall gain an even greater power.

Will you take the trial?

• Yes
• No

Then please come to me when you are ready.

I see... That is unfortunate.

I continue to look forward to the day when I may bear witness to your strength once more.

So you have come. Are you prepared?

• Yes
• No

Then please come to me when you are ready.

Hm... Yes, I see that your party's average level is within the limit.

Then we shall begin. En garde...!

Ungh... Such strength... It appears to be genuine...

That we two could be so defeated... And by a son of man, no less...

We yield to you.

We have waited for someone to grow so strong.

Though we expected that your spirit would emulate more closely the Holy Spirit...

......

We are utterly satisfied with your spirit's piety.

Therefore, we shall issue you a final challenge.

The trial given to the saints since days long since passed into myth...

The slaying of the dragon.

You have seen the drastic changes in this world for yourself...

We have managed to capture one of the demons who wrought these changes.

You shall defeat it for us.

We have sealed the "dragon" away behind that door.

When you have vanquished it, we shall give you item, a holy sword fit for a saint.

Will you accept this trial?

• Yes
• No

I have unlocked the door.

Now go...

I see...

I wonder when we can next hope for a warrior such as yourself...

However, the condition of your spirit prevents you from earning the right to become a holy one.

I had hoped that you would awaken to the Holy Spirit, but...

This is most unfortunate. Please leave.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!

...Eh? Your party's average level seems to be above X...

Revise your party and come again.

We have watched over you and assisted in your growth.

We had expected that your spirit would emulate more closely the Holy Spirit.

......

We are utterly satisfied with your spirit's piety.

Therefore, we shall issue you a final challenge.

The trial given to the saints since days long since passed into myth...

The slaying of the dragon.

You have seen the drastic changes in this world for yourself...

We have managed to capture one of the demons who wrought these changes.

You shall defeat it for us.

Will you accept this trial?

• Yes
• No

I have unlocked the door.

Now go...

I see...

I wonder when we can next hope for a warrior such as yourself...

However, the condition of your spirit prevents you from earning the right to become a holy one.

I had hoped that you would awaken to the Holy Spirit, but...

This is most unfortunate. Please leave.

The lessons you have learned in combat with us will prove very useful to you.

Believe in yourself and win the day.

Oh! (your name)!

You have vanquished the dragon!

A son of man, slaying an evil dragon... It has been hundreds of years since I have seen the like.

Your actions mirror those of the saints.

Oh! (your name)!

You have vanquished the dragon!

It is regrettable that you let the demon escape, but your deeds are none the less praiseworthy.

(your name)...

The causes that stem from the "Mothers" are still extant.

But so long as you remain, the future need not be a bleak one.

We pray for the Holy Spirit to live within you...

Well done, (your name).

A deed worthy of a saint.

(your name)...

The causes that stem from the "Mothers" are still extant.

But so long as you remain, the future need not be a bleak one.

We pray for the Holy Spirit to live within you...

The closed door opened...

The door is shut...

The Demonica is detecting intense energy...

Hohoho... So you have come.

O grand warrior, sent by the angels...

You were told to slay my dear dragons, were you not?

To look down upon me so and yet contriving to use me toward their own ends...

What a selfish and self-righteous justice theirs is.

......

But so be it. Even in this form, the manner of my love is unchanged.

I dared become Mother Harlot as the angels planned, and I will continue to disgrace God's name.

Human... I bear no grudge against you. But if you turn your blade against me, I will respond in kind.

Rise, my dear dragons... It is time to feed.

Devour the poor lamb being used as God's pawn!

So I have been defeated...

Hohoho... The angels have chosen a frightening champion.

And now, the finishing blow...

Worry not. I trust that you will carry out your own justice.

What will you do?

• Finish them
• Let them escape
• Do nothing

......!

Mother Harlot died without a scream...

Do you mean that I am free to go?

I am the mother of they who should be despised... the mother of those scorned by God.

You know this, and yet you spare my life... Humans are peculiar creatures.

Son of man... Rather than give you my thanks, I will give you a piece of advice.

If your spirit is one that bends to God's will, the "Mothers" of my origin will be your enemy.

But if your spirit is aligned with those hated by God...

The "Mothers" shall look upon you with affection.

The decision is yours. Whatever you choose, I shall bear witness to it...

Mother Harlot left.

......

Can I take your silence to mean there is no point in going on? So this is human mercy...

...I thought you to be a catspaw for the angels, but it seems I was mistaken.

But I do not plan to be used any longer by the angels.

Now, my dear dragons... The last supper...

Devour me and let us return to the dust.

Either you lost in battle or an error has occurred.

You weren't supposed to see this message. Leave now... leave while you still can!