【Beginning】
Divine flame descended from the constellations, illuminating the mountains at night. The Courts of Taurus and Aries undertook the mission to investigate the heresy worshipping Elder Gods. They searched among the mountains and finally reached Faugn’s whereabouts. To protect their sacred ground, the heretics under assault fought against the army of Gods.
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: Get out of the way!
- Silver Twilight Adherent: Hateful Gods! If the Saintly Maiden is here —
Despite losing ground, the heretics held the line of defense on the mountainside, keeping the raid out of the private chamber of Faugn.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: Armstrong! Duck!
The Court of Taurus thought Poppy was going to shoot an arrow. Instead, a foot stepped onto his back and the agile Poppy jumped across the defenses. She enveloped herself with fire and dashed through to the back of the enemy lines. The sudden charge disconcerted the heretics, creating a chance for the Gods to strike. Poppy then swiftly but rashly barged in the cave.
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: That fool!
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: Hurry! Keep up with her!
【Before Battles】
- Court of Aries - Poppy: Faugn the Elder God, explain yourself,
- Court of Aries - Poppy: or there is no chance I will forgive all the killings you’ve committed.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: Even you’re the primitive origin of all, you can’t reap souls at will.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: The realm of Humans isn’t just another one of your playgrounds.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: Excuse my rudeness!
【End】
— the dragon splintered and exploded in front of Poppy. A sphere of purple light shone through the fragments and hit Poppy in the face. When she opened her eyes, she found herself on her ram mount, returning home with the others.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: Faugn!
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: You woke?
- Court of Aries - Poppy: What happened? Did I take out Faugn?
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: You ripped one of its incarnations, and was defeated by an even stronger one.
- Court of Aries - Poppy: How did... At least we stopped the heretics!
- Court of Aries - Poppy: They can’t randomly slaughter people now, right?
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: For now. After all, a religion can’t be simply eradicated.
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: Poppy, How many times do I need to repeat myself? Don’t be rash. We —
- Court of Aries - Poppy: — are the envoys of Astralists. We shall not be impetuous,
- Court of Aries - Poppy: and our missions should serve as our first priority.
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: You would do well to remember.
Poppy tapped her mount. The ram accelerated but could never catch up with the Court of Taurus. ‘Someday, I’ve got to ask Hertz to switch to better parts.’ She gazed down at the realm of Humans, only to see a few scattered cities emitting flickers of light. Nevertheless, it was much brighter than when the last Court of Aries laid eyes on it.
- Court of Taurus - Armstrong: Things would get better, bit by bit...
Poppy held the shield in her arms, whispering in her heart —