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Enya
Thousands of years ago, Kjeragandr descended into this land, naming it Kjerag and bestowing upon it Her eternal vigil.
Enya
For thousands of years, Her teachings have continued to pervade the lives of all of Kjerag's people.
Enya
She gave Her flesh to the Paleroche clan, Her hide to the Browntail clan, and Her bones to the Silverash clan.
Enya
But we all share a common name –– the people of Kjerag.
Enya
Our belief in Her is the foundation of Kjerag, and is also the reason why we stand here today and call ourselves the children of Kjerag.
Enya
We all harbor the greatest respect for Her in our hearts, and work together to survive in this land to this day.
Enya
However, as we all know now, Kjerag is not the only country in this world.
Enya
Beyond these snow-capped mountains lies a vast world filled with people who do not look like us, do not speak like us, and do not share our belief in Kjeragandr.
Enya
In the past, we've had terrible disagreements over how to deal with such people.
Enya
In reality, these disagreements are not an existential crisis. Rather, they are Her way of testing us, Her way of guiding us.
Enya
She is the object of faith for all the people of Kjerag, our mother and guardian.
Enya
And as a mother, she never wishes to see her children stagnate.
Enya
Therefore...
Enya
Do not let your desire to preserve the old prevent you from trying the new. You are Her children, and you should be full of courage.
Enya
Do not let your nostalgia for your homeland prevent you from exploring new places. No matter where you go, She will walk with you.
Enya
Do not let what you already possess prevent you from seeking greater ventures, for you have the right to more in life.
Enya
After all, She is tolerant. The land She protects should be tolerant, and Her people should also be tolerant.
Enya
By the authority She has vested in me, I solemnly declare:
Enya
The Vine-Bead Court will tolerate the beliefs of outsiders towards Kjeragandr.
Enya
Furthermore, the Vine-Bead Court encourages all citizens to pursue a better life in their own ways.
In the commemoration of the Saintess of Mount Karlan, the Illuminated One, known as the Blessed Enya Silverash, and the resounding speech she delivered to the people of Kjerag––
This day is officially designated a national religious day throughout the land.
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Chester
Mr. President, it's almost time for the meeting.
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Enya
Kjarr.
Kjarr
Hm?
Enya
You've got some guts, you know. How long have you been keeping me in the dark?!
Kjarr
Do forgive me, Saintess, for I know not how I have sinned.
Enya
Oh? So be it, then.
Enya
But, Kjarr, I do have something I want to ask you.
Kjarr
Yes, Saintess.
Enya
...I want to know, was it Her intention for me to become the leader of Kjerag?
Enya
Was all of this Her plan? Me feeling lost and confused throughout this entire chain of events, and then my determination when making that final choice––
Enya
Did She expect all of that?
Kjarr understands why Enya suddenly asks that question now, of all times.
She is afraid.
She is not afraid that she made the wrong decision. But, she is afraid that everything, as far as her eyes can see, is just a game played by gods.
Kjarr
There is but one thing I can assure you...
Kjarr
She... has never once sought to interfere with your free will. Your thoughts have always been your own.
Kjarr
Who is to say whether Her miracles are nothing more than the wishes and fabrications of Her faithful?
Kjarr
Perhaps, She gave everything so that the people of wind and snow would have a pristine land to call home.
Kjarr
She looks out over this land, searching for ways to bless the people who live here with happiness.
Kjarr
As for the answer you gave – She acknowledges it, nothing more.
Enya
If that's true, then can you do me a favor?
Kjarr
Name the favor.
Enya
Please ask Her not to take you away.
Kjarr
...Oh?
Enya
Isn't that what always happens in the stories? Though I've found my answer, it comes at the cost of losing you.
Enya
I will not ask favors of Her willy-nilly, so would you continue to be my maid?
Kjarr
...Pfft.
Kjarr
Haha... Hahaha.
Enya
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Kjarr
Sorry, sorry. I didn't expect you to make such a cute request.
Kjarr
But... let's do this according to chapter three of the scriptures.
Kjarr
If one day, you no longer uphold the ideals you currently do, then I will no longer stay by your side. But, until then, I swear to serve as your head maid.
Enya
No taking that back, okay?
Kjarr
Okay.
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Gnosis
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Gnosis
You want me to be your representative to Rhodes Island?
Enciodes
That's right.
Enciodes
You can devote yourself to your research at Rhodes Island. I trust it'll be to your liking.
Gnosis
Did you already have that in mind when you invited them?
Enciodes
Just another possibility.
Enciodes
After all, regardless of whether or not our plans succeed, your situation in Kjerag is only going to get worse.
Gnosis
You just didn't expect that the person you were trying to win over the most would almost sabotage your plan.
Enciodes
That takes nothing from our victory.
Enciodes
Though if you want to stay in Kjerag, I can also arrange that for you.
Gnosis
Well, whatever.
Gnosis
...I don't mind the infamy, but I'd get annoyed if people kept coming by to throw rocks at my lab's windows.
Gnosis
Also, I'd like to meet this Doctor for myself.
Enciodes
Oh, are you interested?
Gnosis
As if. I simply want to see whether your Doctor, who has already left a mark on this land, will end up becoming our enemy.
Enciodes
And if not?
Gnosis
Then I'd also like to know–– what level of technical prowess a company that has succeed in suppressing Oripathy possesses.
Enciodes
Gnosis, that gleeful hunger on your face looks about as bad as what you accused me of.
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Gnosis
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Chester
Gnosis, your luggage has been prepared. It's time to go.
Gnosis
Of course.
Chester
Shall we leave now then?
Gnosis
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Gnosis
Just a moment.
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Gnosis
Monch!
Nobody responds to Gnosis's call.
Gnosis
...Monch?
Within that plain room, everything stands in order – except the girl who always spoke with a hint of gloominess has disappeared.
He immediately spots a dagger sitting on the table in the middle of the room.
He gave that dagger to Monch.
Gnosis
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He remains silent for a spell, then picks up the dagger and walks out the door.
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The sun is shining outside.
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Ensia
Hey Doctor, look! They've already started selling Saintess-themed goods here.
Kjerag Merchant
My, if it isn't Lady Ensia. Welcome back to my humble shop.
Ensia
You sure know how to keep up with the times.
Ensia
When I came back to Kjerag, you were still selling Vine-Bead Court merch. Now you've switched to selling stuff with the Saintess on it.
Kjerag Merchant
Hahaha, I'm not the only one. Plenty of folks all over the streets. We're even being encouraged to do business now.
Kjerag Merchant
Now that you mention it, those things I was hawking before, I didn't actually believe in them.
Kjerag Merchant
But when I make goods for the Saintess, I have real faith in what I'm doing.
Kjerag Merchant
When we first heard about the transfer of power, us businessfolks were real worried about what was going to happen.
Kjerag Merchant
But I never imagined that the Saintess would be so open-minded.
Kjerag Merchant
Now, even the most stubborn of folk have nothing to say against dealing with foreigners.
Kjerag Merchant
Also, I heard that Sir Enciodes plans to meet with the Saintess for discussions to fully open Browntail and Paleroche territory to the outside world.
Kjerag Merchant
If you ask me, I'm looking forward to seeing this new day more and more.
Ensia
Hehe.
Ensia
I'm glad to hear you say that.
Kjerag Merchant
You certainly ought to be!
Kjerag Merchant
Take a look around you. Of all these people walking the street, who isn't smiling these days?
Kjerag Merchant
Even though all that craziness happened during the ceremony, the Saintess was able to mediate the situation among the three clans.
Kjerag Merchant
And that resulted in something most people could agree with.
Kjerag Merchant
Y'know, I have to thank the Saintess and Sir Enciodes for all this.
Kjerag Merchant
Oh right, were you planning on leaving Kjerag in that getup of yours?
Ensia
Yup, my vacation's coming to an end, so it's time for me to head back to continue my treatment and work.
Kjerag Merchant
In that case, take whatever you want! It's on me!
Kjerag Merchant
Treat it like my parting gift to you!
Ensia
Well...
Kjerag Merchant
No need to be polite. You've earned it.
Ensia
Alright, I'll take you up on it then.
Ensia
I want this portrait of my sister, this embroidery, and that sculpture.
Ensia
Hey, that picture––
A painting hanging on the wall catches Ensia's attention.
It's of her sister Enya and her brother Enciodes, standing at a negotiating table and shaking hands, seemingly reaching some sort of agreement.
For a moment, she pauses.
Kjerag Merchant
Ah, this painting depicts Sir Enciodes and the Saintess reaching an agreement on Kjerag's future.
Kjerag Merchant
Though I don't know if this scene actually happened, there's no doubt that those two are the ones governing Kjerag now...
Kjerag Merchant
And everyone knows they're siblings.
Kjerag Merchant
Surely, they must get along very well.
Kjerag Merchant
Tell me, do they really?
Ensia
Yup... Let's see if there's anything else...
Ensia
Doctor, is there anything you want?
I'd like some souvenirs too.
Ensia
You got it!
Kjerag Merchant
Um... Lady Ensia, I did say you could have anything you wanted for free, but please try to have some mercy...
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Weiss
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Matterhorn
...Doctor.
Matterhorn
Though the two of us serve as Sir Enciodes's retainers, we are also employees of Rhodes Island.
Weiss
We would like to apologize to you... for all sorts of things.
Matterhorn
Courier and I will not shamelessly ask for your forgiveness. We only hope that we will be allowed to come to Rhodes Island to visit Lady Ensia in the future.
Sharp
What do you think, Doctor?
You were in a difficult situation. I understand.
Sharp
This situation is indeed excusable, which I'll note in the report.
Sharp
As for how the bosses will respond, that I cannot say.
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Sharp
Doctor, I know you don't assign any blame to them.
Sharp
But playing dumb isn't very smart.
I was a guest of the Paleroches. What does that have to do with you?
Sharp
Coincidentally, you also resolved some of Enciodes's affairs.
Sharp
If that's how you want to spin the account of what happened, then the report to Dr. Kal'tsit will take a bit of extra effort.
Sharp
And I certainly won't help you with that.
Weiss
Thank you... Doctor, and Captain Sharp.
Matterhorn
Thanks again.
Aurora
Doctor, I've already said goodbye to my folks. I'm ready to go now.
Dobermann
Got all your stuff?
Ensia
Instructor Dobermann!
Dobermann
The Saintess became the de-facto leader of Kjerag, and Enciodes gained the power to leverage the majority of Kjerag's resources...
Dobermann
Doctor, you ought to take my advice.
Dobermann
I didn't hear your name mentioned by anyone else, fortunately. By the looks of things, you people managed to not get involved this time, at least.
Ensia
Uhh...
Weiss
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Matterhorn
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Aurora
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Sharp
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Dobermann
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Dobermann
By the looks of things, not only did you get yourselves involved, you got heavily involved.
Dobermann
I look forward to reading your reports.
Dobermann
Alright, if there's anything you have to say, save it for once we're on the road. Get in the car, we're heading back to Rhodes Island.
Ensia
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Ensia
Doctor, do you remember that painting we saw in that store back there?
The one with the handshake?
Not really.
Ensia
Mmhmm.
Ensia
Doctor, stop playing dumb. I know you remember it.
Ensia
Right then and there, I really wanted to buy that painting.
Ensia
But after thinking about it some more, I decided not to. I mean, I know that never happened.
Ensia
My brother just decided to let my sister have a move, that's all there was to it.
Sorry.
Ensia
It's not your fault, Doctor.
Ensia
Without you, the tension between those two would've only gotten more vicious.
Ensia
But at least this helped me sort one thing out.
Ensia
And that is – regardless of which one of them made the decision, it came as a result of their beliefs.
Ensia
You were just a catalyst in driving things forward.
Ensia
Just like how nobody would try to convince me to give up mountain climbing.
Ensia
Beliefs can't be so easily changed.
They wouldn't be called beliefs if they could.
Ensia
Right.
Ensia
But, I have another belief that won't be easily changed.
Ensia
One day, I'm going to make sure my brother and sister get along again, like they used to.
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(Enya and Enciodes.)
(Perhaps the perils that Kjerag faces have only just begun.)
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