So we meet again.
What is this place? What are you doing here?
That is none of your concern. You're coming with me, Aria.
I'm not Aria.
Aria is... my mother.
That should not be possible...
Even if she did have a child, it matters not.
What do you know?
Enough chit-chat.
Fight me!
You... Have you raised your Status?
I won't be defeated by you.
I won't even need my wind.
Don't get cocky!
Tarinai mono sagashi utsumuitara
Konna suteki na basho ni deaenai
Aimai na monosashi wa mou shimaou
Yuuki ga ichimen hirogaru kara
Hitomi ni wa uso no nai ima ga utsutte
Iranai tsuyogari o sutete
Issho ni naki egao ni narou
Hajiite sorezore no speed de suki na you ni kazatta
Kimi ga ireba kiseki mo okiru RE-ILLUSION
Terashiai kagayaite
Sono saki de yume to yume mazariatte
Soujou kouka o unde
Shoushin shoumei no katai kizuna de sekai watatta
What do you mean?! Fil-
How could Miss Filvis be cursed?
Bein' an Adventurer, you musta heard o' the Nightmare on Level 27.
Yes, I've heard the tale.
Adventurers, led into a trap by the dark faction, Evilus, slaughtered by the dozens...
That's it.
Those Evilus bastards pranced around,
spoke o' "seekin' the chaos" and "startin' a revolution."
But the fact was they were just a bunch o' greedy, deranged lunatics who did whatever they pleased.
Once they had their fill, their leader, Vendetta, who the Guild had finally tracked down,
lured a bunch o' adventurers to Level 27 and instigated a huge Pass Parade.
Wanted to drag anyone an' everyone with him to Hell.
No allies, no enemies- just a bloody battle royal even the Floor Boss couldn't avoid.
Evilus were annihilated, o' course,
but a damn obscene number o' Adventurers were lost too.
Accordin' to the guys who showed up afterwards, the whole place looked like a scene straight outta Hell.
Pools o' blood far as the eye could see.
Your girl Filvis Challia survived that day.
By the time she made it back here, she looked nearly dead herself.
After that, whenever she'd reform her Party, they'd get completely wiped out.
Happened four times.
Every time, she was the only survivor.
Folks started callin' her the Cursed Adventurer. Banshee, the Elf who heralds Death.
She's been adventurin' solo for a while now, though.
Never thought I'd see her with the likes o' you.
B-but!
The Nightmare on Level 27, the deaths of her Party members- those are all just terrible coincidences!
Why-
That may be the case. Why-
That may be the case.
But Adventurers are constantly fightin' by the skins o' their teeth.
Who would choose to fight with somebody as steeped in bad luck as her?
Take my advice. Stay away from her.
Why wallow in your own misfortune now?
So you know about my past, then.
Well, you adventure long enough and you're bound to hear the name "Banshee" come up once or twice.
And the shitty story that goes with it.
Time after time, desertin' your allies so you can survive alone without shame.
What're you still adventurin' for, huh? Just die already.
You're right.
Lord Dionysus may have sent me along with you, but I've caused you trouble.
We should split up from this point onward.
Hmph! You far-sighted idiots piss me off the most!
Miss Filvis!
There you are!
It looks like Miss Ais headed to the Pantry on Level 24.
We should hurry and-
Enough!
Leave me alone.
You heard all about me, didn't you?
I did...
Then-
But I... I want to continue on by your side, Miss Filvis!
Did you not understand what they said about me?!
I understood! But we're a Party!
We're not a Party!
Yes, we are!
I never wanted to team up with you!
We ARE a team!
There are things you learn after spending time with someone.
I know you're not the type of person who would abandon your comrades.
The reason you keep saying that we're not a Party
is because you're afraid we might fall to that same curse everyone talks about. Am I wrong?
I'm lucky enough to have some amazing comrades. I look up to every one of them.
If we ever face something terrible during an adventure,
I'll do anything I can to save the people most important to me, without any regret.
I'm sure your comrades felt the same!
They wanted you to survive on and-
You're wrong!
I killed my comrades!
I lingered on because I couldn't save my friends!
I'm tainted!
You're not tainted!
You're a kind and beautiful person, no matter what anyone says!
More than I could ever be!
How can you say that? You just met me for the first time today.
I... I know that...
Then starting now, I'll find all your best qualities!
Miss Filvis?
You're an odd one, aren't you, Viridis?
Miss Filvis...
However, it would be best if we went our separate ways.
I told the Werewolf the same.
If it's Bete you're worried about, I can convince him!
Or at least try...
Hey!
Hurry it up, ya stupid Elves!
You... came back?
Idiot.
You think I'm gonna suddenly kick the bucket because o' some dumb curse or whatever?
Don't lump me together with the small fry.
I ain't gonna die, whether you're there or not.
You just make sure you don't slow me down, Miss Banshee.
That's how he always is.
You ranked up.
Damn god's blessing... I've had it! This is why I can't stand Adventurers!
What is that?
Is it... draining the nutrients from that pillar?
That orb! It's just like the other one!
Then that's...
Asfi, what do we do now?
We were asked to investigate the current situation.
Though we've lost sight of the Sword Princess, we still need to go back and report what we've found. But-
I knew you would come.
Who's there?
That's why I told her not to let that monster horde run amok.
It's only caused us more trouble...
There's still more of these things?!
Hold your positions!
He must be another Tamer...
As long as he's still around, we'll have no chance of escaping.
Falgar, take care of the plants!
You're quick, Perseus. However...
Talaria!
What?
I will take you down!
Too slow.
Asfi!
Not to worry. I'm keenly aware of how stubborn you Adventurers can be...
I'll make sure you're dead as a doornail.
Fusillade Fallarica!
Reinforcements, huh?
Is that you, Lefiya?!
Lulune, what are you doing here?! What's going on?
We aren't really sure yet...
Hey! Where's Ais?!
The Sword Princess got separated from us!
This is getting irritating.
His wounds!
I'll finish you all at once.
Viscum!
You won't leave here alive!
Prepare yourselves for the afterlife...
Who are you?
What are you trying to accomplish here?!
This place is a Plant.
A "Plant"?
Yes. A Pantry for the Viscum to feed off of and produce Violas.
You mean those monsters all came from that big bastard?
I've never even heard of monsters giving birth to other monsters!
But why would you do such a thing?
For one purpose!
To drive the Violas from the deep levels up to the surface and
destroy the City of Orario!
Destroy it?!
Yes! Demolish it, as is my Lady's wish!
The Violas and I will do whatever She asks of us! For She has blessed me with eternity!
Olivas Act...
Olivas? You mean...
That's Vendetta?!
How is he alive...?
Olivas Act of Evilus died in the Nightmare on Level 27!
How is he alive...?
Olivas Act of Evilus died in the Nightmare on Level 27!
How could that be?
You're right, I did die. But She gave me life once more!
A M-Magic Stone!
Are you saying you're some kind of monster hybrid?!
Indeed. I've been blessed with a second chance by none other than the Lady Herself!
I can hear Her voice!
"I want to see the sky," she says! "I want to claim the sky!"
The city blocks Her from seeing the sky as She sleeps deep beneath the earth!
It must be cleared away!
She should be the one to rule over this land, not foolish men and foolish gods!
Laughing as they're entertained, no respect for life! She is not like your idle, slothful gods!
She has shown me grace!
I am the chosen one! Chosen by Her!
Only I can carry out Her wishes! Only I can fulfill her desires!
To destroy this city! To destroy Orario!
SHE IS MY EVERYTHING!
He's deranged...
Olivas Act!
After the horrors you've committed, how dare you...!
Ah, so you survived that day as well.
How dare you!
Sweep them away! Sacred staff of thunder.
Dio Thyrsos!
Miss Filvis!
The show is over.
Viscum! Violas!
Everyone, attack!
Take care of these plants!
Are you all right?
Fine. But...
At this rate...
Miss Filvis! Watch my back!
What?
Miss Filvis, you're not cursed! I believe in you!
Viridis...
Proud warriors. Archers of the forest.
Take up your bows at the encroaching ravagers.
Answer the call of your brethren, and nock your arrows!
Crap!
Tinge them with flames, lights of the forest.
Release your elven arrows of fire!
Be thee my shield! Holy grail of light! Dio Grail!
Make them fall like rain and turn the savages to ash!
Finish them!
Fusillade Fallarica!
You're next, Pal.
Ready to die for good this time?
Did you think this was over?!
I told you. None of you will leave here alive!
I will do it for my Lady!
To fulfill Her desires!
Miss Ais!
Incredible... She isn't even using her magic...!
What a disgrace, Revis.
So that girl is Aria, huh?
Aria?
Take her away, Viscum! Bring back her corpse if you must!
Stop!
If you can't get the job done, I'll do it myself. You should be grateful.
Tempest!
Impossible! My Viscum...!
Whoa...
Go to Hell, ya fiend!
Don't get cocky, Werewolf!
Unleash a streak of light, bow and arrow of the holy tree.
Thou art a master of the bow.
Fire, O elven archer.
May your arrow strike true!
Arcs Ray!
It's useless.
Vanargand!
Die!
Not... not... possible...
She gave me... Her blessing...
What a farce.
Revis...
We must withdraw.
I must survive... to complete Her task-
Wh-why...
I discovered a need for more power.
You can't...
You and I both... Her... chosen ones.
Don't be ridiculous.
Does she honestly look like a goddess to you?
Aria... Even this does not give me the strength... to match you in battle.
What was that?!
The pillar!
This won't hold for much longer! Run!
Aria, go to Level 59.
There, you should find the answer to what you seek.
Level 59?
Tell us what we'll find there!
I'm sure you have an inkling already.
Ais! This place is collapsing!
Let's go, Miss Ais!
I think I'll take some time to gather my strength. The next time we meet, I'll surpass you.
You can look forward to that, Aria.
That's the gist of what I heard from Ais, Bete, and Lefiya
about this last incident.
I see...
I never expected to see Vendetta again...
The nightmare still lingers on after all this time.
Our enemies are hybrids.
And like the seeds that enhance monsters' strength,
they can gain power by consuming the Magic Stones of their comrades.
Nasty creatures, indeed.
They told her to go to Level 59, huh...?
What did Ais have to say?
She wants to go. Though that doesn't surprise me.
Well, we've already been preparin' for the expedition, after all.
In a way, this kinda helped us make up our minds, right?
True.
Having an extra end goal or two isn't a bad thing. Let's launch the expedition.
Ohayou mado o akete
Doko e datte ikerunda
Kibou wa itsumo sasayaita
Doko made mo aruitekou
Narabete kurabete tameiki tsuite
Wakatteru wakatteru
Yasashisa to ka nukumori to ka
Kimi datte ano ko datte
Itsuka kitto ai o shirunda
Asu no kimi ga kyou no kimi o
Omoide ni kaete
Oikoshite susundeku
Ame ga yande kao o agete
"Arigatou" tte sunao ni waraeru hazu sa
Hello hello hello
Dareka no tame ai o utaou
Hmm...
Are you sure there are books in here about someone called Aria?
Yep! One hundred percent.
Ah! Here it is! Tada!
The Spirit, Aria.
"Spirit"...?
I loved reading heroic tales since I was a kid,
Spirit... The race most beloved of the gods. I loved reading heroic tales since I was a kid,
Spirit... The race most beloved of the gods. and I remembered this one!
I was wondering what you meant when you said you knew something about her.
Masters of magic and miracles... I was wondering what you meant when you said you knew something about her.
Then lo and behold- fairy tales!
Couldn't be her.
"Dungeon Oratoria", huh...?
"Training and Jealousy"