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Heart of Surging Flame

The Obsidian Festival is in full swing in the town of Siesta! The Operators of Rhodes Island have come for a vacation as well. Not before long, they learned that the eruption of a nearby volcano is imminent! But it seems the town's government is trying to cover it up?! In the midst of the summer heat, music and battle, Rhodes Island will set out with the mayor's daughter, Ceylon. Will they manage to save the day?

ENTRY: It's Showtime (Interlude)
The annual Obsidian Festival has just begun! Enjoy the festivities, and support your favorite artist!
OF-ST1: Rock On (Interlude)
A party of Rhodes Island members arrives at the tourist city of Siesta, and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Just when the Doctor is about to surrender to the merriment, an urgent message arrives...
OF-1: Made of Lava (Before Operation)
Provence and Skyfire head to the foot of a volcano for a field trip, but notice there's something rather unusual about the volcano. However, before they can get a better grasp of the situation, they hear a call for help.
OF-1: Made of Lava (After Operation)
The pair rescue Ceylon Doykos, a young woman who happens to be the daughter of Siesta's mayor. As the three of them discuss and share information, the threat of an imminent volcanic eruption emerges.
OF-ST2: Break Free (Interlude)
Eyjafjalla confirms everyone's conjectures over the call. After some discussion, the group decides on the best course of action.
OF-2: To be Continued (Before Operation)
The Doctor accompanies Ceylon to the City Hall, where they attempt to convince the mayor's secretary, Cronin, of the impending crisis. However, the conversation quickly deteriorates when Cronin accuses the Doctor of being a swindler, and attempts to arrest the Doctor.
OF-2: To be Continued (After Operation)
Ceylon and the Doctor escape from Cronin's grasp, and soon meet Schwarz, who Ceylon had introduced earlier. However, it seems that she's not on the same team...
OF-3: Race Walking (Before Operation)
An elderly swordsman suddenly emerges to stop Schwarz at the critical moment. Later on the beach, Ifrit bails them out from the approaching henchmen.
OF-3: Race Walking (After Operation)
After the immediate crisis dies down, Ceylon and the Doctor return to the hotel to meet up with the elderly swordsman named Hellagur. Hellagur has some insight to share with the group.
OF-4: The General (Before Operation)
During his confrontation with Schwarz, Hellagur seemed to discover something, prompting him to change his mind and charge at the enemy.
OF-4: The General (After Operation)
Hellagur speculates that Schwarz's true identity is not just that of a bodyguard, and Ceylon overhears his words. This revelation shakes everything she thought she knew about her family.
OF-ST3: Under the Gun (Interlude)
The Doctor and Ceylon talk while taking a stroll. In the end, Ceylon makes up her mind and decides on a plan.
OF-5: Don't Stop Me Now (Before Operation)
Schwarz had been waiting underneath the broadcast tower a long time for Ceylon's arrival, but she quickly realizes that Ceylon is the bait. On the other side, Vigna and the Doctor break through the doors of the City Hall.
OF-5: Don't Stop Me Now (After Operation)
The conversation between Schwarz and Ceylon continues. But this time, Schwarz understands Ceylon's persistence, and realizes that she is the one who had been deceived.
OF-6: Killer Queen (Before Operation)
The conversation between the two finally comes to an end. Schwarz and Ceylon reach a point of mutual understanding once again, and Schwarz finally stands with Ceylon once more.
OF-6: Killer Queen (After Operation)
Vigna and the Doctor's raid hits the mark, and Cronin changes his tune as he desperately tries to flee.
OF-ST4: In the Name of Love (Interlude)
During the lively concert, Siesta's mayor returns to the city prematurely, causing Cronin to tear off his façade in a desperate ploy. However, on the other side, there are indications that time is running out.
OF-7: Final Stroke (Before Operation)
Cronin, cornered by Rhodes Island and driven to desperation, orders all his men to attack.
OF-7: Final Stroke (After Operation)
Although Cronin is defeated, it seems like a force of nature cannot be stopped. Fortunately, Provence returns bearing good news. Everyone begins to act immediately to stop an imminent volcanic eruption.
OF-8: Siesta Rhapsody (Before Operation)
Deep within a volcanic tunnel, Skyfire explains to everyone how to stop the eruption. In the heart of the mountain, the group comes face to face with the volcano's host - a massive Originium Slug.
OF-8: Siesta Rhapsody (After Operation)
The giant Originium Slug is defeated, and disaster is averted. The crisis draw to a close, but only temporarily.
OF-ST5: Love of this Life (Interlude)
The volcanic eruption was averted, Siesta would be abandoned, and Schwarz and Ceylon would join Rhodes Island. In the end, everything was resolved in a fairly acceptable manner. Though imperfect, a future worth looking towards still awaits.
OF-ST6: Seaside Serendipity (Interlude)
Operator Thorns accompanies Rhodes Island to Siesta for a day of relaxation. When the sun started to set, the Ægirians, far from their home, encountered a mysterious enemy.
OF-EX1: Warming-up (After Operation)
Well known DJ D.D.D. is chatting with TA's agent back at the hotel. His enthusiasm for music is moving. At the end of the conversation, TA actually received a text message from Closure—
OF-EX3: Interview Time (After Operation)
Emperor himself suddenly steps out onto the stage, whipping the audience into an uproar. However, not everyone is equally fond of his presence. Emperor remains cool and collected even in the face of danger, because Penguin Logistics had been waiting to make their move.
OF-EX6: Perfect Ending (After Operation)
Within a medical office in Rhodes Island, Kal'tsit holds a meaningful conversation with a famous band member who should have been in Siesta at the time. However, the true meaning of that conversation may not become apparent until much later...

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