Center

Man: ...You're awake... Will you become a servant of God... or a pawn of the demons... This is a great "gamble" with the future of all humankind at stake...

...Now, give yourself whatever name you wish.

You are...

...You will call yourself (hero)?

(hero)... You've chosen a good name...

...What's wrong? Do you still not know who you are?

I see... Then I will tell you the name you were given... Your name is Aleph...

Man: ...She is... your... ...

...Give her a name worthy of her.

Her name is...

Is (her) all right?

(her)... A good name...

...You can't give her a name?

I see... Then I will tell you the name she was given... Her name is (her)...

Man: ...He excels in intellect.

...Give him a name.

His name is...

Is (friend 1) all right?

So his name is (friend 1)...

Voice: ...(friend 1)... This is (friend 1)... I'm in... Arcadia... now...

...You can't name him?

I see... Then I will tell you the name he was given...

His name is (friend 1)...

Man: ...He is very much like you... His strength is almost the same...

...Can you decide the name he should go by?

You will have him call himself (friend 2)?

He will call himself (friend 2)... I see...

You can't think of a name for him...

His name is (friend 2)...

Man: ...Of all of you, he is the one with the greatest power...

I'd like you to give him his name... All right?

...(friend 3)... Is (friend 3) his name?

So his name is (friend 3)...

Man: ...Hey, what's with you? Listen when someone's talking to you. The guy who was looking for you... said his name was (friend 3).

...I wanted you to name him, but you can't?

His name is (friend 3)...

Man: You will now escape with us. I erased your cursed memories. That is also why you had such trouble remembering your own name.

Other Man: This is bad, Mekata. Looks like they're onto us. Mekata: There are still four left... Hmm, then at least (hero)... All right, Hanada, start right away. Hanada: Okay, I'm flipping the switch! I'll show them, kuhihihihi!

Center Bishop: You've come together, the two of you. Or should I say you have both come home? In any case, I'm glad you're safe. This "(item)" is yours. At last I can hand it to its rightful owner. Got the "(item)." Center Bishop: Now, (heroine), a shining Temple Knight must not leave the Center as she pleases. We will hear your reasons inside. Someone, take (heroine) in.

(heroine): Thank you for all your help, (hero). It's a shame we couldn't find the boy... I hope we meet again someday.

Center Bishop: (hero), you've come back to us at last. When you were taken from the Center, Mekata erased your memory. You don't seem to remember what you were meant to do. (hero), you are to become the savior. You were born bearing the destiny to become the Messiah. Your wonderful power exists to save people. In this land once called Tokyo, we built the "Millennium," to save people in a ruined world and make real a thousand-year kingdom where they could live in peace forever. And for our Millennium to become the true thousand-year kingdom, we needed a Messiah to lead us. Then you were born. You are the one God sent to us as our savior. God also sent a partner worthy of you, the Messiah. (her), come in.

(her): Welcome home... Though you don't remember me, do you, (hero)? Poor thing... But from now on I'll be by your side. If you remember a little at a time, someday you'll be the (hero) you were. I'll never leave you again, (hero)...

(her) joined the party.

Center Bishop: (hero), something terrible has happened in the Holy Town Area. (demon) has frozen the whole area,

and (demon) is spreading poison gas. Many people are dying. Please save Holy Town and its people.

Go in through the Center's west entrance. Enter pass code 0352 and you can get into Holy Town.

Center Bishop: Hurry, defeat (demon) and

(demon), and save the people of Holy Town. The pass code is 0352.

Center Bishop: (hero),

you did well driving out the demons in Holy Town. (heroine) told me how Hanada met his end. It seems he put too much faith in his own abilities. That leaves only Mekata, but where could he be? Left alone, there's no telling what he'll do. He's even more dangerous than Hanada. Voice: Your Grace!

Priest: Your Grace, something terrible has...

...

Bishop: ...Thank you for your trouble.

...(hero), another terrible incident has occurred. (demon) has appeared at the dig site under the Factory Area. Perhaps because of it, the (demon) they raise for food have started running wild. At this rate, the people working in the Factory are in danger.

Defeat (demon) and (demon) and save the people of the Factory. Go underground through the Center's south entrance. The pass code for the Factory Area is 6191.

(friend 3): Hey, good work. Thanks for saving so many people. By the way, there's a place I want to show you. Go to the Arcadia Area. It's an area trying to make the ideal of the thousand-year kingdom real. (friend 1) is there. Do you remember him? If you still can't, you only need to meet him once. You can get to Arcadia through the passage on the Center's east side. The pass code is 9103.

Center Bishop: This is terrible. The demons have finally gotten inside the Center. But something even worse has happened: a false Messiah has appeared. This false savior has cleverly won people's hearts, and if we leave him be, the Millennium will fall into chaos. Reports of the false Messiah have come in from Holy Town and Valhalla, but we don't know where he is now. Who is calling himself the savior, and why? Please find out.

Center Bishop: Please hurry and do something about the false Messiah. Use whatever means you must.

Center Bishop: The earthquakes that have been happening so often lately seem to have a cause underground. As for the missing Mekata, it seems he's hiding in the slums of Valhalla.

Center Bishop: (hero)... It is no longer I who give you orders. The members of the Senate wish to speak with you in person. Go to the 22nd floor... The pass code is 2784.

(friend 3): Please, hurry and find out what happened in Holy Town.

(friend 3): That tower that went up in Holy Town is a demon's tail, and a pretty big one too. For something that big, the body has to be in the demon world. But how do we get to the demon world?

No one's here...

Researcher: We research biotechnology here. We share the items our studies produce with the citizens. Is there anything you'd like?

Then I'll get it ready. Please wait a moment.

Researcher: A horde of demons ransacked the lab and took the items we were developing.

Researcher: Here we research and develop weapons for citizens to protect themselves.

Shall I explain the weapons in development?

Which one shall I explain?

The "(item)"? This one is...

Researcher: All the weapons in development were stolen. The culprits are those Stalkers.

This terminal can't be used...

STEVEN: Glad you could make it. This is a virtual space inside the network, my hideout, you could say. From here I'll send you into the terminal inside the Ark.

Transferring now!

STEVEN's Voice: Now, go.

TMTS: This is the terminal. How may I help you?

We look forward to serving you again.

Continue?

Then please turn the POWER OFF and rest.

While you rest, take care that no demon takes over your body...

Transfer function unavailable.

Senator: So you followed (friend 3) here, (hero).

Senator: He has been turned to a stone statue. That is how traitors end! Senator: You will be laid to rest too!

Raphael and Uriel: Die, you botched savior!

Senator: You defeated Uriel and Raphael? Unforgivable!

(demon): Now I'll be your opponent!

(demon): O G-God, save us... Pass judgment on these ones...

Senator: Oh, all of them have fallen... How pitiful... But it could not be helped. There are still enemies. Be careful.

The One God: All who defy Me! Perish!

Voice of the One God: You who turned your blades against Me... I shall bring calamity and punishment upon you to the very last of your rebirths.

Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, the three archangels who ruled the Millennium by controlling the Center as the Senate, have fallen.

Senator: Well done, (hero). I am...

the angel Gabriel... Together with Michael and the others, I followed God's will to save humankind and tried to build a thousand-year kingdom. At least I tried to follow God's will... But the Millennium we built became a thing that rules over people. God's word said that after the thousand-year kingdom was built, a savior would appear to lead the people... but none appeared in the Millennium. The archangels could not wait for the savior and tried to make one themselves. And so their deeds strayed from God's will... God abandoned the archangels. And He told me to part with Michael and the others and walk the true path... Thanks to you, (friend 3) was able to return to normal. He is in the Center's control room...

(friend 3): Thank you, (hero)... Because you defeated Michael and the others, I've been freed too. The Senate is gone, so no one rules us anymore, but there's also no one left to run the Millennium as a whole. I worry about what will become of the Millennium now...

Voice: Emergency! Violent energy fluctuations detected in Holy Town!

Emergency... (friend 3): What on earth happened? My body hasn't fully recovered. I still can't move well. Could you go to Holy Town and look into it? Please...

Virtual Girl: Welcooome! In virtual space, you can be a hero too!!

So, what'll it be?

Come again!

In Virtual Battle you fight demons in virtual space. It's just like a real fight, except you don't die if you lose, so it's good training too. You can earn EXP safely, but if you use items and stuff, they really get used up, so be careful. When your HP hits 0, it's GAME OVER. The goal is to beat that LEVEL's boss... If you really manage it, that's pretty impressive... Got it?

What level do you want?

LEVEL 4 is (number) macca, please... You won't really die, but don't push yourself.

Oh, you don't have enough money. Bring more macca next time.

LEVEL 3 is (number) macca, please... Hmm... it might be a little tough. Be careful.

LEVEL 2 is (number) macca, please. You'll be fine. Good luck!

LEVEL 1 is (number) macca, please. A LEVEL like this is a piece of cake. Have fun!

Oh, if it isn't (hero)! How've you been? Sorry! Boss Okamoto told me not to let anyone play for free. That includes you, of course.

Virtual Girl: Good work! Did you have fun?

Virtual Girl: Done already?

Okamoto: What, you're done already?

Messian: Soon God will send the Messiah to us. All who believe in God will be saved.

Protect the Center! Drive the demons out!

Messian: At last the Messiah has appeared. Messiah (hero), save us.

......

Those who do not serve God will never be offered God's saving hand. At all times, you must never forget your heart of service to God.

I've served God a great deal. It's about time the saving hand was offered to me...

Weren't we supposed to be saved if we served God?! If they won't let me on the Ark, I'll never believe in the Messian faith again!

Messian: Our daughter is an excellent child. She even became a Temple Knight.

Messian: (heroine) was such a good girl. Why would she leave the Center on her own?

(heroine): Dad? Mom? Don't you know me? What's wrong with you two? Hey! Answer me!

(heroine): You're both acting strange. Did you forget me? How could that... I can't believe it...

Akira Otomo: Ha ha ha! I risked my life fighting in Valhalla, so now I get to take it easy. Back when I was a big-name champion, it looked flashy, but it was rough. When losing means dying, it really wears on you.

Akira Otomo: I finally got to be a Center citizen, and if the Center goes under, it's all for nothing!

Messian: It was said that one of five especially gifted Temple Knights might be the Messiah...

They say that of the five Temple Knights, Lord (friend 2) was the true savior...

I hear the savior has gone to Valhalla.

Is the true savior (hero), or (friend 2)? I suppose only God knows...

Messian: The explosion a while back wasn't really that serious. But the communication lines inside the Center were cut, and for a while it caused total chaos.

Messian: His Grace the Center Bishop governs the Millennium splendidly. Though I have heard talk that there are people who advise His Grace...

Priest: Welcome to the Messian Church.

What would you like to do?

May God's protection be with you.

No one is cursed...

Everyone is alive...

Everyone seems well...

Priest: You are overflowing with chaos. You may not enter the Messian Church.

Temple Knight: No entry here.

Temple Knight: I've been told to let you through. (friend 3) went in too.

Senator: The Senate is wrong! They say they'll build God's thousand-year kingdom and make eternal peace... but what they actually built is a world that takes people's freedom and rules over them! This goes against God's will...

Messian: I've heard that macca is money made by demons. I think it's wrong for such money to be used in the Millennium, God's own land.

Messian: ...I can't believe in anyone anymore. The only thing I can believe in is macca.

God's teachings are always right. Anyone who thinks they look wrong has a wrong heart.

I still can't go to Eden. It must be because my deeds aren't in keeping with God's will.

I can't board the Ark. But God will save me someday.

Those who believe in God will surely all be saved. The day of salvation is close at hand. Come, pray with me.

Why can't I go to Eden? Does even God make mistakes?

Why can't I board the Ark?! This isn't right! ...That Ark must be a fake!

(friend 3): Oh, (hero)! Something terrible has happened! I'm in a hurry, so I don't have time to talk. Ask the Bishop for the details!

You sense a terribly frightening demonic presence... Will you stay here?

Will you really stay?

An earthquake!

(friend 3) has been turned to stone!

Voice: Who seeks to pass this way? You who would pass, hear my words.

And answer.

Your mother is possessed by a demon and suffers. She begs you to let her die in peace.

Will you end your mother's life?

You hold 100000 macca to buy a costly weapon. But before you stand many starving people.

Will you give that macca to the people?

You have defeated a hated enemy. The enemy has lost all will to fight and begs for its life.

Will you finish that enemy off?

Oh, your soul is very close to God. Your soul shall be praised by God.

You are one who fights for God and for people. You shall be praised as a savior.

Oh, God shall never let your soul draw near.

You are one who fights and brings chaos. You may be praised as a warrior, but your hands shall be bloodied and cursed.

You are one who relies on no one and walks your own path.

That path is long and hard, and its rewards are very few.

You meet a band of unknown people. You glare at each other, and neither side will give way.

Will you challenge them before they attack first?

An innocent girl is held captive. But you have an important promise to keep and no time to save her.

Will you save the girl anyway?

A companion who traveled with you has lost their life in battle. You can't spare the strength to carry the body.

Will you leave your dead companion where they fell?

Go down?

Cherubim: The gate of Eden opens only to the chosen. We know who the chosen are. You are...

not one of the chosen. You may not enter paradise.

Oh, truly one of the chosen. Now, enter paradise. Thanks to the Houri's "hagoromo," you slipped past the Cherubim's check.

Cherubim: ...(hero), isn't it? You've fooled us all this time. But no more. We won't be fooled again. You are absolutely forbidden to enter paradise.

Cherubim: Welcome, chosen one. The paradise of Eden is always waiting for you.

The gate of Eden will not open again.

(friend 3): (hero), you met the Demon Lord Lucifer. You listened to what he said. You didn't take him up on his offer, did you? He's trying to destroy the Millennium first, to stop a peaceful world from coming about. The Senate's methods went too far, it's true, but thanks to the Millennium, humanity was able to survive. I can't let that Millennium be destroyed. I've had enough of sacrifices.

(hero), will you help me? Let's defeat the Demon Lord Lucifer, rebuild the Millennium, and aim for an ideal world where everyone can live in peace, a true thousand-year kingdom. Help me, (hero)!

You'll lend me your strength! Thank you! I mean it. Let's build a new, true thousand-year kingdom.

But Lucifer means to destroy the Millennium completely. It seems he'll wake Seth, who sleeps in Tiphereth in the demon world. I can't leave Eden while it's still unfinished.

Sorry, but could you go to Seth? What are Lucifer's pawns up to...

...It seems you are people who cannot stay in Eden. A shame. Then I'll have you leave. Like Adam and Eve of old, you'll be cast out of paradise. Farewell, (hero)!

(hero) and the others

were thrown out of the Center!

Let's fight together to win true peace, (hero)!

(friend 3): (hero)

(friend 3): ...So Seth has been revived... Seth... revived... I feel like I'm about to remember something... Maybe Seth will come flying to me...

Gabriel: Now, hurry to (friend 3). He's been waiting for you.

Man: So Lord Gabriel brought me all the way here...