Descendant
13. Transcript of Operation Records - Restricted Zone: Level 1 Classification
Classification: Top secret, Level 1 Classified Document - This document is prohibited from leaving the [----] squad.
Operation Site: Sterile Land
Issued Order: Top priority, search [----]
Begin by searching the suspicious structures in the Restricted Zone of Sterile Land.
If [----] is found during the operation, report it immediately and await for the next operation.
Agents assigned to other operations shall also prioritize [----] and [----] as well as carry out the operation.
Instruct agents assigned to the area to prioritize recon mission.
Assigned Agents: Cayden Voltia, Ember Voltia, [----], [----].
When ecountering enemy forces, follow [----] guidelines.
Over and out. Transmitted by [----].
Colossi
1. Void Analysis Report Dispatch
Dear Seneca: Here is the first of our report on the Void Space and the flow of energy within it. We have yet to discover any phenomena that contradict existing theories and experimental results. Once again, the data confirms the theories that the Magisters and you have together established.
All unverified data from the Void Intercept Battles has been reinforced, which we expect should allow for a more aggressive deployment of Descendants. This should be enough to deal with the threat of the Colossi for the time being.
However, current calculations indicate that if the number of fissures increases, the Descendant Corps would not be able to intercept all the Colossi. If this happens, even Albion would not be safe.
For your reference, I've also attached a report on defensive organizations within Albion, response ranges, and available forces. Again, the utmost urgency of closing the fissures using the Ironheart has been understood. Please include the request for additional reports in your reply.
Thank you.
3. Encounter with the Colossus 1
Soldier Hilda: It happened in early morning when it was still dark.
Soldier Hilda: I saw it with my own eyes. Something enormous wriggling down past the darkness.
Soldier Hilda: That...was no demon. It was something much more grave than the demons which terrorized us. It was the Reaper. The Death God fired lightning and killed everything in sight. My fellow refugees, my siblings...Everybody was killed by the Reaper.
Soldier Hilda: I can still hear the sound when I close my eyes. The screams of the people. I can hear the Death God move...
Soldier Hilda: I can't move. I can't do anything. The spear in my hand is useless, I can't save anyone. Not even my siblings...
Soldier Hilda: I couldn't run. All I could do was pray that this horrible moment would end. And I was the lone survivor. Is there anybody else who survived?
Soldier Hilda: I see. Nobody. So I am the only survivor.
Soldier Hilda: Did you find traces of the Death God? Please tell me if you do. Why? Obviously to run away from it as far as I can. Nobody can defeat that Reaper. Not even the demons. If you meet it too...You will die. So you better run away as far as you can. If you want to live a second longer.
Mission Report
1. Thoughts on Arche
Simply put, Arche is the energy that materializes the Power of Life. Descendants are those who have learned to manipulate the Arche and awakened their potential, transforming their Power of Life into tangible abilities. This is why each Descendant has a different form of Arche abilities. The images these Descendants conjure all differ because different images materialize in different forms. To do this, Arche must be awakened, and this process requires the Architects' relic. From what has been revealed so far, this relic is closely connected to not only Arche but also the Ironheart.
In other words, we expected the Ironhearts to be also closely connected to Arche, but unfortunately, we do not have an actual Ironheart to study it. To study Arche on a more fundamental level, we need an Ironheart.
We still don't know what the source of Arche is, or where its power comes from. Solving the question of its source may allow the Vulgus or Magisters, neither of who originate from Ingris, to harness its power. And which is why we must obtain and study the Ironhearts before the Vulgus do.
Before they discover the secrets hidden in the heart.
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4. Guide Observation Notes 1
Guide Observation Notes 1
1. Definitely invisible to other people.
2. Guide appears to be highly curious.
3. Surprisingly, she seems to be able to access Ingris' network and retrieve a diverse range of information.
4. Currently everything about her remains a question, including her exact workings and energy source.
5. Guide seems to have an independent streak.
6. Perhaps...I may be seeing things because of the Ironheart. I'm a little worried.
Story
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6. Soldiers of Albion
Albion Soldier: Brown Beard tavern is the best in Albion. What? You don't agree?
Albion Soldier: Haha, you might not know since you're new here, but a sip of beer is the best after a good day's work. The best! What? Why do I love beer?
Albion Soldier: You really need some guidance. Let's go! Our day is over. Where are we going? Brown Beard of course! It's all right. I started to drink at your age and snuck out of Albion too!
Albion Soldier: What...you don't believe me? Just follow me! First round is on me. And to make it better, today Blair will be show his magic. Hahaha!
Albion Soldier: You really don't know anything do you? What I meant is that Blair will be showing his cooking skills at Brown Beard. Now do you understand? What? You've never ate Blair's food before?
Albion Soldier: Okay!! Today's your day! I'll treat you today! Just follow me! What? I refuse your refusal! We're going to try everything!!
7. A Man's Unrequited Love
Man with crush: I confess, I don't, I do, I don't, I don't, I don't...Ugh, I don't know!
Man with crush: You are so beautiful! Sharen! Those glistening silver fingertips! It's a piece of art!
Man with crush: That's right, I've made up my mind. I'm going to confess my feelings to Sharen. If I'm going to make a confession...A flower! I need a flower. But, where can I get a flower?
Man with crush: Flower...maybe I don't need it? N-no! I read that a flower is necessary for a confession.
Man with crush: Right! I heard from the soldiers that there were beautiful flowers in Kingston. But...how do I get to Kingston? Sneak onto the transportation ship? That doesn't sound like a good plan...
Man with crush: Ah! Maybe the supply squad has some flowers? Maybe I could go to the Quartermaster and ask for me? What if I get kicked out for asking such an absurd request? That's right! They'll look into it if I request flowers as a supply.
Man with crush: Great! I'll confess to Sharen after getting some flowers. Hahaha. What a simple solution. Sharen! Please wait for me!!
8. Deslin's Grievance
Deslin: I've told you over and over again, and you don't even pretend to have listened.
Deslin: I understand that the Descendants have a hard time. I understand that their suits and weapons need repairs. The soldiers' supplies can break too. I understand all that. But what I can't understand is why are materials needed for repairing not arriving?
Deslin: Does the supply squad really want me to pay them a visit? They don't have any respect!
Deslin: And what is this quantity? Why so few? Do they not know how much supplies are needed for the operations? Arrrggh! I can't stop complaining!
Deslin: ...I know filing a complaint to the supply squad won't do any good. They're just doing what they're told too. It's the HQ that's the real problem.
Deslin: Alpha or whatever, I'll go and file a complain directly. If I was ten years younger I would have barged right in. Argh! I'll be the adult and refrain. Let's see. Where did I put that request sheet?
Ancient Ruins
1. Memory of the Apocalypse 1
Soldier Cody: What is up with the weather?
Soldier Graham: Johnson! I know you're trying to use the weather as an excuse to skip the evening shift again! You should practice using your spearmanship if you have time to make excuses. We may be at home front, but our neighbors are sure up to no good.
Soldier Cody: Graham, be realistic. There's nothing valuable here. Our great knights will be able to fight them off. There's something else you should be looking at. Look, doesn't the sky look odd?
Soldier Graham: Wait until you're my age. My eyes don't work like they used to. The sky, though, it does look different. Hey, Johnson! If this is one of your tricks to take the day off, I'm going to report it.
Soldier Cody: Th-that's not true! If you look over there...Huh? Is that...a person?
Soldier Graham: Hmm? A person? Are you sure? I can't see.
Soldier Graham: What was that sound? A cannon? Johnson! You heard that too right?
Soldier Cody: Graham, did you see that? The spear just spit out fire!!
Soldier Graham: This is no time to make jokes! Enemy!! We're under attack!!
Soldier Cody: R-Run! Graham!! Run!! That's a demon not a human!!
Soldier Graham: Jo-Johnson...Run and report to the...captain...
Soldier Cody: Graham!! Gra-Graham!! Wake up!!
4. Survival Records 1
Soldier Cody: I survived. When Graham fell, I gave up everything and ran. Thanks to that, I was able to survive. The last sight of the burning city will always remain a horrible and miserable memory in my mind. I don't know what happened to the people who escaped the city and scattered away.
Soldier Cody: I...Ran away despite the screams. I ran and ran until I couldn't hear any more screams. After running for a few days, I was finally able to meet a group of survivors.
Soldier Cody: They were a group who had fled from a place farther north of my city. I was told by the survivors to head south to the mountains. Apparently, there is someone leading the survivors.
Soldier Cody: After meeting other survivors, I realized that I was hungry. Come to think of it, I hadn't eaten a proper meal in days. Fortunately, they had some supplements to satisfy my hunger. They shared their food without a word. As I gulped down the food, tears welled up in my eyes.
Soldier Cody: Why I did not know. Perhaps it was the relief of survival, or from the shock of the city burning, or pity for Graham. But I couldn't stop the tears.
Soldier Cody: and so I joined them. I walked south with the group. I do wish this march for survival would not end in vain.