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Chapter 30: Heroes of the Lost / Friends Until the End

The clear condition for this chapter reads “Kill the twins” in short form, and “Squash the worms” (Fomortiis route) or “Defeat your friends” (Lyon route) in long form.

Opening

(Eirika and Ephraim exit the gate.)
eirika
......
ephraim
I... I can hardly believe such a horrible place exists...
eirika
...I hope to never see it again as long as I live.
ephraim
I hope I'll be able to forget...
eirika
......

Do you... Do you think this will be enough?

ephraim
I don't know, Eirika...
I certainly feel more invigorated than ever before.
And our bracelets were a small price to pay for this power.
eirika
I wonder why that... thing wanted them so bad.
I'm certainly grateful for what it did for us, but...
You don't think it's anything... nefarious, do you, Ephraim?
ephraim
...I don't know. I pray not.
Either way, we'll need this power to stand a chance.
eirika
We're going to win this. We have to. We owe it to everyone.
They are all counting on us... We cannot lose.
ephraim
You're absolutely right, Eirika. So don't tremble!
Grip your sword firmly and give this battle your all!
If we fight together... We can do this.
I'm sure we can!
eirika
Ephraim...
Yes... We're going to save the world.
As long as we're together... As long as we believe in ourselves...
There's nothing we can't do!
ephraim
Now we just have to wait for them to arrive.
It shouldn't be long now...
eirika
...Lyon... It's almost time...

Fomortiis Route

fomortiis
...! What is this? I sense a new power...
Ahh, I see... They must have gone through the Gate and met with...
Fools... Little do they know, he has stolen the accursed power from their weapons...

Hahaha... Very well! This just got a little more interesting.
Come, heroes of Grado! Today, we usher in a new era for Magvel!
...Its final era... Hahahahaha, hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Lyon Route

lyon
...! W-What's this? I feel a different power...
Oh... I see. They crossed into the underworld...
They must've encountered a demon that granted them its blessing.
...At the same time, I don't feel the dismal aura of their Sacred Twins anymore...

It doesn't matter. I cannot avoid this any longer.
I've put it off long enough, and in so doing, I am risking our utopia...

......
I have to kill them.


riev
Heh heh heh... One more time, then.
selena
By my name as Fluorspar...
glen
......
caellach
(grinning) Ha ha ha! Out of my way! I'm claiming my crown here and now!
valter
(manic) Let the carnival of blood begin.
beran
Pah. The Obsidian was a far greater trophy than these two royal children.
breguet
(grinning) They won't survive even one slash of my mighty blade! Hwahaha!
o'neill
From one warrior to another... I wish you both good luck.
bone
I have no idea what I'm doing here.
bazba
Gehahaha! As they die, they'll know the name Bazba!
aias
Numbers are key. One or two foes alone makes for a poor challenge.
lieselott
I'll finish proving myself today. I'll be the one to take your lives...
saar
(smiling) A new era of glory and prosperity begins today for our beloved homeland!
saaga
I don't know... This may have gone too far...
melina
I have nothing left... What does it matter to me if we win?
nate
(smiling) Yar har ho, let's rock and row!
zonta
Gah... Why do I have a bad feeling about this? It's just two of them!
zabba
Just two more people I'll kill solely because someone ordered me to...
tirado
Hmm. I owe the boy some payback. Perhaps I shall take my time...
murray
Three hurrahs for Murray's Brigade!
deni
Man, I can't wait for this whole thing to be over...
deni
[cursed]
(eyes closed) ...Nn...nngh...aa...
orson
Monica! Where are you?! Monica!
monica
...Darling... Darling... Darling darling...
novala
Don't any of you DARE to steal my kills! The glory's mine! You hear me?! Mine!
hayden
Forgive me, Fado. Truly, I am so very sorry.
(grins) Hahaha...
agrippina
I remember when you two were mere wailing newborns...
(smiles) To think, I'd one day end up taking your lives. Hehehe...
pablo
(grinning) I wonder how much money they're carrying on them...!
mcgregor
Such... awful misdeeds... Natasha...
binks
Okay, no, yeah, 5,000 gold was DEFINITELY not enough for all this.
gheb
(grinning) Hehehe... Come to papa, boys. I'm going to tuck you in for the night...
carlyle
How much more must I do? I think I've earned my dream life by now!
dara
With this... Evil shall reign supreme...
jude
They better not try to dismantle the army after this is over... I am owed a promotion!
rennac
...I...
morva
......
N...o...
vigarde
.......L...y...
ismaire
...It's almost over... And when it is, I...
medusa
Well, it's been surprisingly fun. I can see why Fomortiis liked these games so much!
mansel
......D...oz... L...Ar.........
boudica
...How... saaaaaaaaad...
tiffani
[fomortiis]
Mister Lion... Where did you go...?
tiffani
[lyon]
Mister Lion... I'm...

(Tiffani psyches herself up.)

I'm ready to fight for you!

erkki
Hmph.
djieien
Skree...eee...?
penelope
(bouncing with anticipation) Arf! Arf! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr....!
wyatt
*Just a simple rattle*

Fomortiis Route

eirika
Are you with me, Ephraim?
ephraim
All the way, Sister.
eirika
Lyon... We'll avenge you!

Lyon Route

ephraim
With me, Eirika!
eirika
Until the very end, Brother.
ephraim
We will stop you here, Lyon!

Chapter Tips

Demonic Protection

Ephraim and Eirika are protected by a nefarious power.

They are protected from effective damage and their vitality has been greatly boosted.

However, their weapons have lost their effective capabilities. Everything comes at a cost!

When Eirika is killed

ephraim
Eirika?! Eirika, no! Eirika!

You... You dastards! I'll destroy all of you!

[Ephraim's HP is fully restored.]

When Ephraim is killed

eirika
Ephraim?! No, no! Ephraim...!

You'll pay for this... I'll show no mercy!

[Eirika's HP is fully restored.]

Conversations

Eirika

Combat w/ Valter

eirika
It can't be...
valter
Oh, but it is.
Look-- I still sport the injury you gave me.
It was quite the thrill... Let's do it again, shall we?
eirika
Stay back!

Combat w/ Fomortiis

eirika
Are you watching, Lyon?
With this power, I'm going to strike down the Demon King.
fomortiis
Foolish girl. You would call this power?
A shiny sword, a minor demon's hex... Pitiful trifles!
Go ahead-- Cut me and see!
If you can even hit me, that is!

Combat w/ Lyon

lyon
Before we trade blows, Eirika...
I just want to tell you that I... I...
I loved you. I truly did.
You were... very dear to me.
eirika
......
This is all the Demon King's fault, Lyon.
He's the one who made you do these awful things.
lyon
...You know that's not true, Eirika.
On some level he may have influenced me...
But I made my choices. I destroyed my kind heart.
I sacrificed so much, so many, all to obtain more power...
Enough that I may be able to do all that I desire.
eirika
You're wrong, Lyon.
Your caring self is still in there somewhere. I know it.
Or else... Why are your eyes filled with tears?
lyon
......
You're right. Some of the old me still remains.
...That's why you have to die.
eirika
L-Lyon...

Death (Fomortiis route)

eirika
We couldn't do it... We weren't... good enough...
Lyon, I... I...

Death (Lyon route)

eirika
I know... You're in there somewhere, Lyon...
I know you can still... do the right thing...

Ephraim

Combat w/ Orson

orson
Prince Ephraim... You never did know when to quit.
Renais is already lost. It's too late...
ephraim
Orson... You will move out of my way.
You stand between me and those who destroyed Renais.
Those who killed my father... You will stand aside.

Combat w/ Fomortiis

ephraim
Demon King... You have taken so much from us...
Our father, our friends, our home... Lyon...
fomortiis
Me? I only planted the seeds of his ambition.
The rest was all Lyon's doing. Perhaps...
He just wasn't the person you thought he was? Hahahaha...
ephraim
Demon King! I'm going to kill you!

Combat w/ Lyon

lyon
Tell me, Ephraim: do I look like I've grown stronger?
The last time we dueled, I was too weak to test you.
Why, I was so weak, I even lost to Eirika...
ephraim
......
lyon
I've sacrificed the lives of many good people.
I've committed many unforgivable sins.
The caring heart I once possessed died long ago...

And I've grown stronger because of it.
I've grown strong enough to defeat even you, Ephraim.

ephraim
...No, you haven't. You're still no match for me.
You were never one for combat. It's not in you.
You should never have chosen this path.
lyon
......
ephraim
......
Here I come, Lyon.

Death (Fomortiis route)

ephraim
Forgive me, Lyon... I... I couldn't... save you...
I failed you...

Death (Lyon route)

ephraim
Be strong, Lyon... I know you can beat it...
I...believe in you...

Ending (Fomortiis)

fomortiis
Hahahaha... This is what will become of all who dare to defy me.
This is what all humans will look like when I'm through with them!
Indescribable masses of crimson meat staining the ground...

Hahahahahahaha! 800 years I have waited for this!
I shall make sure to take my time and enjoy it to the fullest...
Hahahaha,
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

(The army returns to the surface, but Glen lags behind.)
caellach
Glen! What's the hold up? You grown fond of this old crypt or what?
C'mon, quit dragging your feet! We've gotta get outta here!
(grins) And then... Finally, I'll have earned my crown at last!
King of all Magvel... Hahaha! Oh, that beats even my wildest dreams!
glen
......
caellach
(subdued) Why the gloomy look? I've not forgotten you, don't worry.
You've been a nice ally to have. Dare I even say, friend?
If you want, I can make you my chancellor.
Or my general. Or something. Whatever, any title you like!
Just name it and it's yours. Thus says King Caellach I!
glen
...Leave.
Make for the coast. Find a sturdy ship and leave.
caellach
Wha...? What's come over you, man?
glen
The Demon King has ordered me to dispose of you.
(Caellach starts.)
caellach
What?!
But, he promised me...!
glen
Nothing more brittle than a promise.
You of all people should know that well.
caellach
......
Dammit... Dammit! So he just used me?!
Oh, I'll show him... Demon or no, I'm gonna--
glen
Fool! Have you a death wish?!
caellach
...And what more can I do? The Demon King wants me dead!
glen
I already told you. Leave.
Leave this continent entirely.
It's soon going to be nothing but ashes, anyway...
The seas are mostly unexplored. Who knows...
Perhaps you'll find somewhere to call your new home.
caellach
......
And you? What are you going to do?
glen
...Don't worry about me.
caellach
...I see...
Hey... Was nice knowing you. For what little it's worth.
glen
...Same to you, Caellach.
Even if you are a craven cur.
caellach
(smiles) Hah...

(serious) Well, then. I don't think we'll meet again, so...
Let me just get this out of the way now.
Thanks.

glen
Just get going already, Caellach...
(Caellach leaves. Fomortiis warps in a moment later.)
fomortiis
Sunstone... There you are.
glen
What shall become of us now?
fomortiis
Humans though they may be, Grado's cattle have served me well.
I have found entertainment in watching humans fight amongst themselves.
The army of Grado will continue existing.
I think I shall set them upon what wretches still remain here.
Yes, that should do for the next handful of years...
And then? Who knows. I've got all the time in the world to decide...
glen
...I cannot help but notice you're not including me there.
fomortiis
The corpse of Tiger Eye. Where is it?
I have been unable to find it...
Did you hit him so hard he disintegrated, Glen?
glen
Of course not.
I warned him of your ill intent and let him escape.
He can be quite the slippery snake. You won't find him.
Such is my final act of defiance towards you...
After all, you only gave me that order to test me, did you not?
fomortiis
Hahahahaha... You know what? I respect you.
Your bravery...
No. Not bravery. Abandon. Desire to die.
Either way, you are quite bold to oppose me like this...

In deference of that, I shall grant your wish, Glen.

glen
...I am ready.
(Fomortiis kills Glen.)

Ending (Lyon)

lyon
......
And with that... I have done it.
I have killed everyone I ever loved...
I have conquered every corner of the world...
I have won.

......

(The army returns to the surface.)
lyon
Selena. Riev.
selena
My emperor. Where to next?
Shall we return to Grado?
lyon
No. We head for Renais.
Renais is the centermost country in Magvel.
It's best suited for the announcement I'm going to make.
selena
Oh... I believe I understand.
What would you have the rest of us do?
lyon
Those who wish to retire from service may do so.
They've done enough, and with my newfound powers...
Well, I can always replace those who depart.
Riev, you as well.
riev
Heh heh heh... I may take you up on your offer.
It has been enjoyable, but I have a new purpose in mind.
If you don't mind, I think I shall return to Rausten Court.
I'll see if I can make some changes around there...
lyon
Best of luck to you, Riev. Thank you for everything.
riev
Please, do visit sometime, my lord. You as well, Selena.
selena
As soon as my duties allow the opportunity.
riev
Heh heh heh... Then, till next we meet, my friends.
(Riev departs.)
selena
And I, my lord?
lyon
Well, what do you want to do, Selena?
You can take a vacation. I'd say you've earned it.
selena
I only wish to serve you, as your father before you.
lyon
I had hoped you'd say that, Selena.

There is a whole world out there, Selena...
With the Dark Stone's power, I can see so much.
So much strife. So much war. So much suffering and death...
We shall build ships strong enough to withstand months of travel.
Then we'll set forth... And free the world of evil.
Will you lead my armies, General Fluorspar?
Will you lead them for the sake of worldwide peace?

selena
......
It would be my honor, Emperor Lyon.
lyon
Excellent... Then let us commence.

Character Descriptions

Eirika
The princess of Renais. A sword fighter on an important mission.

Ephraim
The prince of Renais. He is a man of great honor and bravery.

Monster
A grotesque creature created by magic and born in darkness.