Asch, are you there?
Huh? Why am I wearing Asch's clothes?
Asch.
Asch, are you listening?
Yes, I am. You don't have to yell.
That's me?! What's the meaning of this?
Be quiet for a moment.
Anyway, you can consult my grandfather, the mayor, about what to do now.
What does this mean? Why am I inside you?
You and I are perfect isofons.
In other words, your fonon frequency is the same as mine. You're a perfect replica of me.
I'm not a replica–
It's possible for a perfect replica and its original to connect through their fon slots.
Your fon slots were opened to mine in Choral Castle.
I...
Since then, you've heard my voice a few times.
And now, we are linked to each other.
You're my replica.
Although I don't want to acknowledge that my replica is such a good-for-nothing–!
I won't let you bully my master!
You still call that hopeless loser your master?
My only master is Master Luke! I'll stay by his side forever!
Mieu...
Whatever.
Um... do you remember me?
Good timing, Asch.
We were just about to talk with the mayor.
Huh? Is it really okay, Colonel?
He's our enemy.
Luke isn't–
No, I mean, Asch is not our enemy.
I, too, think we can trust him.
Really? Well, if you say so, Master Ion...
We have to return to the Outer Lands by any means possible.
For that, we need all the help we can get.
Mayor Teodoro, you said it is possible to return the Tartarus to the Outer Lands, correct?
We have attached a fonon activation device to the Tartarus.
It should be able to stimulate Akzeriuth's Sephiroth and raise a tree one final time.
Is that really possible?
A Sephiroth is a place where memory particles spout forth.
The Sephiroth Trees are the result of artificially strengthening that flow.
In other words, they're like fountains.
So it's because the Tree disappeared that Akzeriuth fell, right?
The pillar may be gone, but it doesn't mean that the memory particles disappeared as well.
In other words, the activated memory particles will lift the Tartarus up to the surface by its sails.
Yes.
If this technology was created in Yulia's time as they say... they must have been really advanced.
Still, the world of that era was so devastated
that they had to flee the Qliphoth and live on the Outer Lands.
Why don't you move to the Outer Lands too?
You should know about our duty as watchers.
We cannot leave this city.
"Watchers"...?
Do what you want.
We're going back up.
I'm staying here.
Are you? Well, it's your home, after all.
Well then, let us make preparations right away.
We made it up fine after all.
I still cannot believe we are floating in the air.
So, where are we going next?
Van often visited Fon Machine Lab One in Belkend.
The Commandant did?
I misunderstood his objective.
In order to understand his true intentions, we need to uncover his activities.
Guy!
Are you worried about Luke?
Hm, kind of...
I'm afraid he's going to think we've all abandoned him.
I think he needs support right now.
You are spoiling him too much, Guy.
Everyone was shocked at his irresponsibility.
But, you know, he is a replica.
When he came back to the manor seven years ago, he was just a newborn.
I'm part of the reason he's grown up like that...
...and you as well.
Yes, that's true...
You are probably right...
But then, who would support Asch, whose existence had been forgotten for seven years?
I think that is also part of our responsibility as his childhood friends.
Yeah...
I suppose that's one way to look at it...
You're Luke... no, Asch.
So the traitor to Kimlasca still has the impudence to stay in this city?
What do you mean, "traitor"?
Spinoza here was involved with my kidnapping.
He's one of the people who created my replica.
Don't tell me... the one who broke the ban on fomicry...
It's just as you suspect, Jade.
Jade?!
Jade the Necromancer?!
Using fomicry on living beings is supposed to be forbidden.
Any fomicry researcher longs to try it at least once.
You're no different, Jade Curtiss.
No, Dr. Jade Balfour.
You're the father of fomicry!
Jade created replicas?
I won't deny it.
I am indeed the one who proposed the principles of fomicry.
Then, you have no right to reproach me.
My apologies, but just because I've committed the same crime doesn't mean I will let you off easily.
I'm not interested in mutual wound-licking.
I am aware of my own sin.
That's why I forbade it.
There were also technical problems with replicas of living things.
If you're a researcher, you should be aware of the fate of the prototype replicas of living creatures.
I... I only assisted with Van's preservation project!
I figured, if all I had to do was record replica data...
Preservation project? What are you talking about?
You didn't know about it?
Explain!
I can't! That's the one thing I won't tell you!
He got away!
What should we do? Chase after that Spinoza guy?
No. He left plenty of clues behind.
They need a mineral called fonimin in order to produce replicas.
It seems that Spinoza often goes to the Wyon Cavern to gather it.
As expected from the Colonel! You leave nothing out!
Right, Master Ion?
Master Ion? What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'm all right, Anise.
Anyway, let's go to the Wyon Cavern–
I'm getting off here.
Why, Guy?
I'm worried about Luke.
I have to go back for him.
I can't believe you! Just forget about that idiot.
It's because he's an idiot that I'm worried about him.
Besides, I believe he can get over this.
But, Guy...
The true Luke might be right here, but...
...my best friend is that idiot.
Guy...
You're free to go back for him, but how do you plan on returning to Yulia City?
Northwest of Daath, there's a place called Aramis Spring.
If the replica comes back to the Outer Lands, he'll most likely come through there.
Sorry, Asch.
I knew you would choose him.
Van told you about it?
Well, that's not the only reason...
What are you talking about?
It's nothing. Later!
Guy!
Luke, won't you stop him?
Don't call me by that name!
It's not mine anymore.
I won't die in a place like this!
I swear I'll get home alive!
Luke, you will one day become king of this country.
You have to learn well to be worthy of the title.
Yes, Father.
Master... help...
Luke, I'm sorry. I want you to understand.
Your power is needed for the sake of the world.
You have been chosen.
This isn't where I belong!
Luke, when we both grow up, we'll get married.
We'll become the king and the queen!
This is Duke Fabre's manor!
A dirty brat like you has no business here!
Ouch...
Master Luke, it's dangerous to run around!
Oh Luke, are you hurt?
Honestly...
He is just like a baby with a big body...
Isn't that good enough, dear?
After all Luke came back to us unharmed.
Luke, boys shouldn't cry like that.
That's where...
That's where I belong!
Asch, that dream just now...
Don't go viewing my dreams as you please!
I see you can't sleep.
And you, what are you doing here?
We can rely on the autopilot for the time being, so I'm taking a break.
Don't you have something to say to me?
What good would blaming you do?
Indeed.
We cannot change what has been done.
All we can do afterwards is regret it.
Endlessly.
Hm, so there seems to be something here after all.
What do you mean "something"?
Well, that's what we're here to investigate.
Woah, awesome!
What is this fon machine for?
This is a facility for fomicry research.
Did that Spinoza guy...
No, he couldn't have done this alone.
I'm afraid a certain unsavory person I'd rather not think about is responsible for this.
Huh? You mean...
I've had a bad feeling ever since I heard the name "Wyon" Cavern.
Look.
This is research regarding the effective scale of fomicry.
Approximately thirty million square kilometers.
That's a tenth of Auldrant's surface.
That's an enormous replica...
These replica data are for... the destroyed island of Hod and its inhabitants.
The Malkuth military should have already disposed of this. Why is it here?
You actually did it, Dist.
Can it be that Van and his followers are trying to revive Hod by replicating it?
What does that mean, Asch?
Anyway, with this data, we can–
Master Ion!
Ah, um...
Thank you.
Something like this happened before.
Oh, yes! I had tried to sneak out of the castle by jumping out of the window...
That earthquake was probably southern Rugnica collapsing.
No way! Why?
The Sephiroth Tree that dreck destroyed was supporting southern Rugnica.
It was kept from falling by the other areas' Sephiroth, but it's slowly giving way.
What impact will it have on other regions?
Have you forgotten how we kidnapped the Fon Master and made him open the doors to the Sephiroth?
Even if the doors are open, the Passage Rings are each sealed with a Yulian seal.
No one should be able to use them.
Van did something about that.
In other words, Van can control the Sephiroth, correct?
Then, is his objective...
the further destruction of the Outer Lands?
It seems like it.
From what I've heard, the next to fall will be St. Binah.
Oh no!
I've had enough of you hanging around.
Asch...
There is something I must do.
Think about what you've done and what you should do.
Asch!
Master, you're awake!
I'm so happy! I was worried.
Mieu... thank you.
tue lei zwe kuloa riou tue zwe
kuloa riou zwe tue riou lei neu riou zwe
va lei zwe tue neu tue riou tue kuloa
riou lei kuloa riou zwe lei va zwe lei
Luke...
You're awake.
There are flowers in this place?
They're selenias.
They bloom at night. They're the only flowers that can grow in the Qliphoth.
Since this place is beneath the Outer Lands.
Oh, right! We have to go back to the Outer Lands!
Asch said St. Binah is going to fall!
What are you talking about?
You've been asleep this entire time...
I know! He and I are connected!
We have to go back to the surface quickly.
Even if that's true, how do you plan on preventing St. Binah from falling?
That's...
You don't understand a thing.
You always let others influence you, and don't even try to understand what's happening for yourself.
This is no different from what you did at Akzeriuth.
That's true...
"Because Master Van said so..." "Because Asch said so..."
That's all I ever say...
I've only paid attention to myself until now...
And I probably wasn't even seeing myself clearly.
I want to change. I have to change!
Even if you change, that won't bring back Akzeriuth.
And it won't erase the fact that thousands of people died.
With the weight of that sin on your shoulders, how are you going to change?
I don't know...
I'm so pathetic...
If I could make up for it by apologizing, I'd apologize as much as it took.
If my dying could bring back Akzeriuth...
It's a bit scary, but...
I'd die.
But reality's just not like that.
That's why I'm going to start with what I can do.
I still don't think you understand.
Not when you can talk about dying so easily.
I won't ask you to trust me immediately.
Tear, you have a knife with you, right?
Yes.
Lend it to me for a second.
Luke...!
With this, I say goodbye... to who I've been.
I'd like you to watch me from now on, Tear.
I may not do a good job right away.
But I promise...
I'll change!
Yes.
I'll be watching you.