Eridanus TOP dialogue

No way...! I can't feel Ouroboros's presence anymore...

Damn! Now what do I do?

Humans can't beat Ouroboros.

See, you're all just finite. That's no match for the infinite power and eternal life of Ouroboros!

(your name) was teleported elsewhere...

The anger of Yggdrasil is causing the very air to shake...

Yggdrasil lies ahead. We are certain that you can defeat him.

Please be careful. (your name)...

Who goes there... Who hath entered into my domain...

Muhahahaha!

I was right to wrest for myself this power to control time!

Thou canst not comprehend what I have done!

(your name)...!

Oh no... Is a human no match for his strength...?

You started to black out...

You can hear voices shouting as you lose consciousness...

Oh...! You're...!?

Thou again!? Thou art certainly persistent!

But 'twill be no different this time.

I shall stop time and smite thee!

What? The power of time hath failed me!?

...Thou art from another time, art thou not?

Accursed human!

Rrraaagh...!

Wh-Who art thou!? How dost thou hold such power...!?

Arrrrrrgh...!

............

You woke up...

You have awakened... (your name)...

My heart is gladdened to see you safe...

Yggdrasil is still...

It is all your doing. Thank you.

One day, you will come again to this place.

Please come here when you do.

This fight has become your fate.

Now, let us return...

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!

There is already automap data for the area beyond the door in your Demonica...

It seems you have been here before...

The door is shut with a mysterious power...

Your Demonica is detecting a powerful demon.

It seems that the demon has been sealed within here.

Yggdrasil is standing there quietly.

You hear a voice calling you...

You've come at last, (your name)!

It has been quite a while.

It is we, the Disir you saved some time ago. We are not as you knew us, however...

With Yggdrasil again stabilized, we were able to recover our true power.

We three are now one: Norn, goddess of time...

This is the true nature of the three sisters you met.

And I see you, too, have grown a great deal in power. We scarcely recognized you...

But it is this moment we have waited for.

Listen, and remember.

You wandered the border between life and death here in the past.

But you survived. That was due to the aid of a certain man...

Have you guessed it? That man... was you yourself.

We now have the ability to control time. We will send you to the past that you might save yourself.

We know you can do it; we have seen it happen. Change our fate.

So... Have you amassed enough power to save your own self?

Please, travel to the past and save both your self and ours.

Will you go to the past?

• Yes
• No

Thank you very much. We shall now journey to the past.

Is that so...?

You know well the danger Yggdrasil poses.

I understand your fears.

I will wait here. Please return when you have gained in strength.

Know that if you do not face the past and save your own life, your existence will cease...

Do not forget that...

I have waited for this day.

Now, we shall return to the past...

Are you ready?

• Yes
• No

Then we shall go... to the time of your battle...

We understand.

Please come to us when you are ready.

Muhahahaha!

I was right to wrest for myself this power to control time!

Thou canst not comprehend what I have done!

Your past self is facing off with Yggdrasil...

Your past self fell...

It was then that the Dis noticed you...

Oh...! You're...!?

Thou again!? Thou art certainly persistent!

But 'twill be no different this time.

I shall stop time and smite thee!

What? The power of time hath failed me!?

...Thou art from another time, art thou not?

Accursed human!

Yggdrasil attacked!

Rrraaagh...!

Wh-Who art thou!? How dost thou hold such power...!?

Arrrrrrgh...!

Yggdrasil became tame.

I am surprised... I did not think to see you here...

We send you to this moment when we regain our power, don't we?

Still... I didn't think you would return with such strength...

The deeds of humans which show faintly in their fading power...

The prophecy was true.

Thank you so much for saving us.

Let us meet again in the future. We will wait for you until then...

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!

(your name)! You did well in your second attempt!

Never for a moment since did I forget that battle...

You fought well. Thank you ever so.

I shall return to Asgard and monitor Yggdrasil's main trunk.

But should you need me, I will not hesitate to come to your aid.

You may always call on me with the technology of humans.

Then, it will be my turn to help you.

Until that day... I shall look forward to it.

Norn and Yggdrasil left.

Hrm... Interesting. Interesting indeed!

My store of knowledge grows vaster and vaster. I see the fate of this world as through polished crystal.

Hm...? You are human, are you not?

I am Dantalian. Do not mistake me for these other foolish demons.

Knowledge is my joy. It was thanks to my wisdom that humans, of all beings on Earth, evolved thus...

You seem to have an understanding of this world, however unsure.

Ah... you store your knowledge in this device, rather than grimoires.

Permit me to take a look...

......I see. Hmm... hmmmmmm....

Most interesting. Why, some of this information, even I had no inkling of.

I propose a task for you, sir.

I see you divide your knowledge of this world into "sectors"...

I, too, am interested in the lay of this land. I should like you to go and map every inch of it.

If you can map for me 3 areas, I shall reward you handsomely.

Ah, you again. Have you taken an interest in my proposal?

I see you divide your knowledge of this world into "sectors"...

I, too, am interested in the lay of this land. I should like you to go and map every inch of it.

If you can map for me 3 areas, I shall reward you handsomely.

Have you any interest in the task?

• Yes
• No

Then, I shall send you to three different lands.

You should know them all well. I'd not request you to explore completely virgin territory.

My first request is a complete and accurate map of what you know as sector Bootes.

The first floor will do, I think.

What...!? Can it be!?

You've already explored that land from stem to stern.

Marvelous! Then I shall choose another land to explore by proxy.

Next, I shall have you explore the land you call sector Carina.

The second floor is all I need.

There appears to be a hidden space within its boundaries, but such a place does not interest me.

What...!? Can it be!?

You've already explored that land from stem to stern.

Marvelous! Then I shall choose another land to explore by proxy.

I should like you to go to sector Delphinus.

It's the third floor I want this time.

What...!? But this is miraculous... You have already completed this map, too?

Such skill, such diligence... I feel as though I know this place like the back of my hand.

Here, a reward from me.

Thus does my store of knowledge increase ever more...

If you like, you may come to me at any time.

I shall pay in good coin for your information on other lands.

I look forward to future dealings with you...

When your expedition is complete, return to me.

I am very eager to see the map's completion.

No, eh...?

Perhaps man has learned undue caution along with all his other useful information.

So be it. What knowledge is most valuable... which information is truly precious...

Come back when you've figured that out, won't you?

Ah, you've come back.

Here now, show me the information you've collected in your travels.

...Hm hm. I see your explorations left no stone unturned.

I have faith that the other two trips will go equally smoothly.

Next, I shall have you explore the land you call sector Carina.

The second floor is all I need.

There appears to be a hidden space within its boundaries, but such a place does not interest me.

When your expedition is complete, return to me.

I am very eager to see the map's completion.

What...!? Can it be!?

You've already explored that land from stem to stern.

Marvelous! Then I shall choose another land to explore by proxy.

I should like you to go to sector Delphinus.

It's the third floor I want this time.

What...!? But this is miraculous... You have already completed this map, too?

Such skill, such diligence... I feel as though I know this place like the back of my hand.

Here, a reward from me.

Thus does my store of knowledge increase ever more...

If you like, you may come to me at any time.

I shall pay in good coin for your information on other lands.

I look forward to future dealings with you...

Odd... you seem to have missed a few spots, my good man.

Try exploring the first floor of sector Bootes again.

Perhaps you'll find what you overlooked last time.

Ah, you've come back.

Here now, show me the information you've collected in your travels.

...Hm hm! Very well; it seems your explorations are complete.

Ahhh... I can practically see the landscape in front of me. Splendid.

And now, my final request.

I should like you to go to sector Delphinus.

It's the third floor I want this time.

When your expedition is complete, return to me.

I am very eager to see the map's completion.

What...!? But this is miraculous... You have already completed this map, too?

Such skill, such diligence... I feel as though I know this place like the back of my hand.

Here, a reward from me.

Thus does my store of knowledge increase ever more...

If you like, you may come to me at any time.

I shall pay in good coin for your information on other lands.

I look forward to future dealings with you...

Odd... you seem to have missed a few spots, my good man.

Try exploring the second floor of sector Carina again.

Perhaps you'll find what you overlooked last time.

Ah, you've come back.

Here now, show me the information you've collected in your travels.

Oh! Excellent work...

I'm surprised you were able to see this one through.

Take this as your reward.

Thus does my store of knowledge increase ever more...

If you like, you may come to me at any time.

I shall pay in good coin for your information on other lands.

I look forward to future dealings with you...

Odd... you seem to have missed a few spots, my good man.

Try exploring the third floor of sector Delphinus again.

Perhaps you'll find what you overlooked last time.

Ahh... You've come, human.

Shall we trade information?

Will you be my explorer proxy?

• Yes
• No

Good, good... I'm beside myself at the thought of greater knowledge.

I trust you'll finish your task.

Eh...!? Why, there aren't any more realms for you to explore.

Come back when you set food on uncharted soil, my good man.

What...!?

Can this possibly be!?

Mercy me...! You've explored every inch of this world!

To think there breathed humans of such caliber!

Thanks to your efforts, my store of knowledge has increased many times over.

I thank you, my good man. You've earned this.

No, eh?

Well, come and see me should you ever be in the mood.

I have learned all there is of this world.

Perhaps my next subject of study shall be the human world.

Ah, you've come back.

Here now, show me the information you've collected in your travels.

Oh...! It seems you've explored every corner of the map.

Marvelous work. I shall reward you just as promised.

Here is X Macca.

Thus does my store of knowledge increase ever more...

If you like, you may come to me at any time.

I shall pay in good coin for your information on other lands.

I look forward to future dealings with you...

Mmm... it seems you weren't quite as thorough as I should have liked.

Perhaps the area I chose was too difficult for you.

Would you like to try another land?

• Yes
• No

I see, I see...

I trust you'll finish your task.

Your current assignment suits you, then?

Come back only when you've explored every nook and cranny.

Where shall I send you this time?

Ah, yes, I know just the place. Why don't you go to the land you know as...

Sector Antlia.

Explore all of XF.

Explore all of BXF.

Sector Bootes.

Explore all of XF.

Sector Carina.

Explore all of XF.

Explore all of BXF.

Sector Delphinus.

Explore all of XF.

Sector Eridanus.

Explore all of the top floor.

Explore all of XF.

Sector Fornax.

Explore all of XF.

Explore all of BXF.

Sector Grus.

Explore all of XF.

Explore all of BXF.

Sector Horologium.

Explore all of XF.

Explore all of BXF.

There is still a place you have yet to explore...

I am sorry, but your investigation into that area must continue.

I asked you to explore sector Antlia.

The floor was XF.

The floor was BXF.

I asked you to explore sector Bootes.

The floor was XF.

I asked you to explore sector Carina.

The floor was XF.

The floor was BXF.

I asked you to explore sector Delphinus.

The floor was XF.

I asked you to explore sector Eridanus.

The floor was XF.

I asked you to explore sector Fornax.

The floor was XF.

The floor was BXF.

I asked you to explore sector Grus.

The floor was XF.

The floor was BXF.

I asked you to explore sector Horologium.

The floor was XF.

The floor was BXF.

Warning. Powerful demon detected...

You escaped from that maze? Nicely done.

So, you find the Vanishing Point?

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

Our objective may be near.

Another non-answer.

But I don't see what else it could be but the Vanishing Point by now.

I hope you're right...

Anyway, be careful, (your name).

The Demonica is detecting intense energy from the other side of the wall.

But you can see no spot that leads to the other side...

Hello, (your name)? Can you hear me? It's Zelenin.

I'm linked with your Demonica and I see you've detected an intense energy pattern!

The Vanishing Point must be ahead!

You... you did it, (your name)! You finally found it!

Now we can go back home!

Way to go, (your name)! You got me pumped for the mission again!

One last push and we're through!

You're first to the target yet again, (your name).

Huh...? You can't get past there?

Oh, don't worry about that! We're on our way to help!

If we all look around, I'm sure we can find the Vanishing Point!

I'll get in touch with Arthur!

He'll be able to assess whether that's the Vanishing Point or not!

Crewman (your name), this is Arthur speaking.

The phenomenon you have detected is most likely the Vanishing Point.

However, I ask that you leave it for now and return immediately to the ship.

What...!? Arthur, what's going on!?

Attention, all crew.

Cease all activity in Eridanus and return to the Red Sprite.

Once all crewmen are confirmed to be on board, the ship will leave this sector.

What!? NOW!? What's going on?

What is this emergency!? I demand an explanation!

It could affect our escape to Earth, as well as Operation: Schwarzwelt Elimination.

This mission is urgent. Further briefing will be provided upon your return to the ship.

Crewman (your name), I have examined the equipment of all the Red Sprite's crew.

At present, we have no means of removing the obstacle in your way.

There is no reason to maintain a presence there now.

All crew, return to the ship.

What could be so urgent that it might affect our escape...?

Hey! Hey!! What am I supposed to do, just grin and bear it! Huh!?

...Learn fear, (your name).

A voice is talking to you over your Demonica's radio!

So you have joined forces with those of the evil planet, (your name)...

But you will not escape from this land by that path.

"Mother" has awakened...

To serve you justice...

I will be watching over the end of the virus known as mankind...

The call ended...

Hey! Over here, brave guy!

Sheez, the Captain sure is a slave driver, makin' me run all the way here.

This place absolutely reeks of danger. You guys are nuts.

Me... I just want to strike oil, or whatever they got here instead of oil, and get rich.

Here. You can use this to find doors you couldn't see before.

It's got the seal of approval from the boys in our lab.

Your Demonica's Gate Search has been upgraded.

By upgrading the Gate Search...

You will be able to find hidden doors that you were previously unable to discover.

Be aware of the automap on the bottom screen when in the field.

I get the feeling there's something nasty behind that door, but... Eh, that's your problem.

I dunno if you found your way out or not, but either way, have fun.

Oh yeah... they asked me to pick up some materials while I was out here.

I gotta get going. Later, (your name).

Ryan left.

...I wonder what kinda experiments they're doing. They sure seem to be into it.

So, (your name), looks like you can get to the Vanishing Point.

I'm on my way there now. Just in case it's dangerous, be careful.

And smile, man! We're almost home!

Look, pal, I'm in the middle of finding a demon for our experiments.

Keep getting in my way and I'll pull this trigger, I swear to God.

Jesus, money really does grow on trees in this place!

Damn... I don't know what I'd do with all that cash if I had it!

The ill omen I felt has come true. Humans have appeared to ruin this land...

There is a price for disturbing my heart... You must pay it.

There is no need for humans to make the pilgrimage to the holy shrine of I, Ouroboros Maia...

Prisoners of matter cannot reach it!

After all, the empty infinity cannot be undone...

Humans, of limited life and limited power...

Do you believe you can rule over we demons?

Can you overcome our endless power?

• Our power is also endless.
• Your enemy's power is endless.
• I want that power.

That changes nothing... humans see the infinite dream from their cradles...

Awaken from that dream and behold your frail, children's bodies.

What!? You know such power...?

To think that accursed power's name would come from a human's mouth...

But never will the day come when a human would join forces with them.

You speak honestly, but that can never be...

You cannot truly commune with we demons until you have atoned for your sins with your bodies.

Humans... A lamentable mistake birthed by the waters of life.

I shall return you to the particles that flow through empty space.

Break apart, you sinful clumps of matter!

I... am an unending... power... I cannot... disappear...

The beginning... and end... are one...

As long as you fail to understand that, human...

Ouroboros disappeared...

Good job, (your name)!

The reinforcements were a moment too late, but all's well in the end, yes?

Still... that Ouroboros... She said something odd at the end there.

Congratulations, Crewman (your name).

The Red Sprite can now land at the Vanishing Point.

So this is the Vanishing Point... Pretty wild, huh?

So, how do we escape from here?

......!? Arthur! Something's wrong!

(your name), the energy pattern over there is rising!

What's happening!?

You believe you have defeated "Mother"... (your name)...

That... is the limit of humans.

Careful, (your name)! Something's near your position!

How sad... Humans cannot grasp the concept of infinity.

In the end... they are trapped souls... of finite matter...

They have no means of resisting Ouroboros Maia.

They may as well try to slice the air or pummel the seas.

...The Commander!? Commander Gore!?

How is he here!?

She will resurrect... Mother will... Ouroboros will...

To punish you... To punish humanity...

Thank you... My children... I have returned... to my form.

Now, human... you have brought upon yourself the torment of infinity...

I will resurrect as many times as it takes... and fight you...

There is only one escape:

To die and return to the empty particles from whence you came...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

Ouroboros can come back from the friggin' dead!?

Great! Now what, (your name)!? Do we fight her again!?

No! You just finished the first battle, you'll wear yourself out!

She already said she'll only resurrect again!

Just run, (your name)! Hurry!

Crewman (your name), withdraw from there immediately.

This is an order. Fall back immediately.

I can currently calculate no effective means of subjugating Ouroboros.

Fall back immediately.

The exit was right in front of our faces... Goddammit!

Let's get outta here, (your name)!

You fled from Ouroboros...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

Ouroboros is releasing large amounts of energy...

Crewman (your name), there has been no change in Ouroboros from our previous readings.

It is dangerous to engage at present. Fall back.

You left before being noticed...

You received a radio transmission from someone...

Hello, (your name). Pardon me if I'm intruding on anything.

You fought masterfully, but it seems your opponent had the upper hand. My sympathies.

I expected that the monsters of this world would make our egress difficult. We must be on guard.

Now then, a word of warning about Ouroboros.

We've confirmed on our end a number of entities sending energy to the Vanishing Point.

Perhaps you should try using the Main App we presented you with.

Very sorry that I can't be of more assistance, but... well, it seems worth a try, no?

...I can confirm what Jack said, (your name).

There is in fact energy flowing into the Vanishing Point from various points around Eridanus.

It's most likely this very energy that's resurrecting Ouroboros.

So... as long as those things keep feeding her energy, she's unstoppable...

Calling all crew...

This energy beam information will likely be useful in overcoming our present situation.

Find the sources of this energy and remove them.

Find the sources... does he want us to search Eridanus all over again!?

Doesn't he have any idea how huge this place is!?

Tch... I'm sure he knows, and just as sure he doesn't care. Let's split up, it'll go faster.

I'll see you later, (your name). We're done here.

(your name), Jimenez, wait!

The monitor team has already identified some anomalous areas.

I'll send you the data if you'd like to investigate them.

Better than stumbling around blindly, yes?

Zelenin sent you her data.

The energy sources appear to be spread out around this floor.

Okay. I'll go knock out a few of 'em.

See ya, (your name).

The demon is glowing and emitting a sinister aura!

I am the infant. The child. The shape of the beginning... Perhaps you've forgotten.

To send energy to Ouroboros is my never-ending purpose in life.

Are you trying to take my purpose from me? I won't let you!

You'll be ripped to shreds first!

The air around you seems to have changed...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

You can feel a sinister presence...

The demon is glowing and emitting a sinister aura!

I am the skull. The one who knows the end. The end itself.

But I have become one with Ouroboros and now live eternally.

Are you trying to sever the flow of energy? I will not allow it.

You will soon learn the limits of the flesh!

The air around you seems to have changed...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

You can feel a sinister presence...

The demon is glowing and emitting a sinister aura!

I am the frog. The animal burned for eternity, creating infinite power.

My purifying flame becomes Ouroboros's energy!

Those who interfere with Ouroboros... shall burn!

The air around you seems to have changed...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

You can feel a sinister presence...

The demon is glowing and emitting a sinister aura!

I am the dragon. That power that gives birth to life.

The great Ouroboros is she who gives me this energy!

So long as we send Ouroboros our energy, she is invincible!

I will not fall to you!

The air around you seems to have changed...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

Attention, Crewman (your name).

There has been a change in the energy pattern near the Vanishing Point.

Go there and assess the situation.

Be warned that there is a high probability that you will engage with Ouroboros.

I advise that you prepare yourself before going.

No... My children...

The torus of eternity has been severed...!

I cannot fall at the hands of humans!

Ahh...! The holy realm... of the gods... cannot be defiled... by humans...

No... Humans cannot... pass here...

......

Ouroboros disappeared.

There is something on the ground where Ouroboros was.

Argh! Mother! You...! You've been defeated!

You can't die... What am I to do with you gone...?

Am... Am I supposed to defeat the humans...?

Or... is the fate of the world beginning to change...?

I don't know...

Even with the knowledge you gave me... I don't know...

What... What am I supposed to be looking for...?

Gore disappeared somewhere...

Guess Commander... no, Gore, was under Ouroboros's control.

Now that his puppet master's gone, he's as imposing as a weak kitten.

Poor guy might just have to rot here in the Schwarzwelt...

He was clearly hostile, but... in the end, he never attacked us.

Was it the Commander deep down inside of him that stopped Gore from going all the way...?

So long, Gore... Commander...

...You did good beating Ouroboros, (your name).

Looks like we can finally ditch this dump.

Hey, see that? The Vanishing Point is wide open...

Crewman (your name), this is Arthur speaking.

Congratulations on defeating Ouroboros.

The Vanishing Point has returned to its normal functionality.

Mission "Find the Vanishing Point" is confirmed complete.

Calling all crew.

The Red Sprite's mission is now moving into its escape phase.

All crewmen must return to the ship or gather at the Vanishing Point.

Once all crewmen are accounted for, the ship will move to the Vanishing Point and begin the operation.

Look alive, people! Don't fool around or you'll get left behind!

I better get going myself!

We're finally here, (your name)! It won't be long before we're back home!

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!

There is no one here...

Alright, here we are.

This Vanishing Point will become a gate to Hell.

But there'll be no torments or prisons for us there... this gate'll set our souls free.

We'll establish a beautiful world where might makes right!

I forbid it, Jimenez! (your name)!

You will not open that gate! There will be no world of demons created today!

...You... So the wannabe angel shows her face...!

Why do humans and demons so eagerly walk the path of destruction...?

Why will you not accept the perfect guidance of our Lord?

...It was difficult to reconcile my desire to save everyone with His wishes, it is true...

But what I have seen in this Schwarzwelt has provided me with an answer.

......

The evil soul is rotten down to the foundation. No hymn can absolve it...

It can receive no salvation but to be erased... no cleansing but annihilation!

You don't even realize how utterly under God's thumb you are.

If that's bliss to you, I can't help you there.

But we're not so weak that you can take us out with borrowed power, I guarantee.

One of us is gonna be eradicated from this world, but which one? Wanna test it, Zelenin?

(your name)... I'll drown out that off-key song of hers.

Use that opportunity to take her down!

You got that angel's body for being willing to die for God, and hey! So you did.

Pretty embarrassing way to go out, Zelenin.

You all got together and sang hymns to God... probably felt like you were part of something bigger.

Hah! What a load of it!

You weren't any bigger!

You just lost yourself...!

Jimenez walked closer...

The new world doesn't need any people like that, who can't prove their own worth.

Right, (your name)?

We came here to solve the mystery of the Schwarzwelt...

But what we found was an even stronger bond between demons and humans.

Can you see it yet? Maybe not, with that Demonica still on.

But I can see it. Just past that giant gate...

A bright new world pulsing with the power and freedom of humans and demons alike!

Release it! Set it free! The power of the Schwarzwelt...!

The 4 Cosmic Eggs shone...

Go forth, my son.

Bestow this power, this life, of the Schwarzwelt...

...to the Earth that cries out in pain.

And I...

I will be with you in this new world...

Ouroboros shot a powerful wave of energy!

You took damage!