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Prelude to the Festival and Endearment | Chapter 13
Chapter 12 << | index |
Akira: .....!
Light disappears from the world, and my stomach feels suddenly heavy.
I’m overwhelmed by an incredible shock that I’ve never felt before.
As if my body’s going to fall to pieces; as if it’s being stretched out; as if many tiny explosions are occurring within me.
I’m so scared that I feel like running away. But in the next moment, my heart suddenly surges with love, and I experience a gentle, mundane kind of happiness, as if I’m being wrapped up in a blanket.
The feeling of closeness — as if I'm hugging someone so tightly that we can smell each other's hair, as if we're stroking each other's skin — grows stronger. I feel a presence much like myself approaching.
✦✧☾✧✦
Akira: .....!
When I open my eyes, I’m at the temple.
A lonely temple, adorned only by the light of the moon and stars. Yet I hear music unlike anything I’ve listened to before.
The music of the holy festival.
As the Southern wizards chant their spells, their bodies begin to dimly glow.
✦✧☾✧✦
Rutile: << Ortonik Setomaouge >>
Lennox: << Forsettao Meiuvat >>
Mitile: << Ortonik Sealsispilce >>
Figaro: << Possideo >>
Before I know it, the Western wizards have arrived as well. They cast their spells, supporting the Southern wizards.
Murr: << Eanul Rambul >>
Rustica: << Amorest Viesse >>
Chloe: << Suispicibo Voitengok >>
Shylock: << Invibelle >>
✦✧☾✧✦
Then, the ancient temple begins to shine more brightly than the stars.
A giant pillar of light emerges from the center of the temple.
The dim light surrounding the wizards begins to shine, and is sucked into the pillar like shooting stars.
My vision grows white from the shimmering brightness....
✦✧☾✧✦
And thus the holy festival of Southern Country concludes.
✦✧☾✧✦
Rustica: That was a fun journey. My heart was healed from all the nature. Though I am sad that I didn’t meet my bride.
Murr: I wanna go to Tycho Lake next time! It’d be fun to watch the rising sun from the Rheita Mountains too!
Lennox: I'm glad you all enjoyed Southern Country.
Chloe: It was so much fun! The people in the South are all friendly and kind!
Shylock: And the wine is quite delicious too.
Figaro: Now, I'm going to cast a blessing in the area so the poachers don't attack. Thanks for everything, Muumuu.
Rutile: Please stay healthy and keep your tummy fluffy forever. Come on, Mitile. Let's say goodbye to Muumuu.
Mitile: Yes....
Mitile gets down on one knee in front of Muumuu, who snuggles up against him. He takes Muumuu into his arms and hugs him gently.
Mitile: Goodbye. Take care. I'll never forget the time we spent playing together.
Muumuu: Muumuu!
Muumuu responds delightedly.
The big Muumuus begin to gather as well. It’s as if they’re here to see us off.
Big Muumuu: Mu....
Big Muumuu: Muumuu.....
Mitile lets go of Muumuu and stands up. He smiles and waves.
Mitile: Bye-bye.
As if in response, Muumuu shakes his fluffy tail back and forth.
✦✧☾✧✦
Figaro: Now, let's head back to the magic headquarters. The journey here was fun, but going back is a pain. Hey Rutile, try calling Mithra over with the flute.
Akira: (He's trying to call him like a taxi.....)
Rutile: No~pe. We have to drop by that village to eat cheese on the way back, remember? Plus, we need to get souvenirs for everyone!
Akira: Souvenirs... Right, Mitile, what did you get for Riquet?
Mitile: There were lots of sour-sweet red berries in the corner of the Muumuu’s home, so I filled the jar with them.
Akira: Oh, they look delicious! Riquet will be very happy!
Mitile smiles happily. Suddenly I remember something and grab onto Lennox while digging through my bag.
Lennox: What's wrong, Sir Sage?
Akira: I kept putting off using the stained glass that Snow and White gave me. So I wanted to use it to preserve this night sky.
Lennox: Then I’ll fly slowly.
Figaro: But if you use it while flying, won't the stars look like they’re moving too?
Rutile: I think that’s fine. They'll all look like shooting stars! That’s lovely!
Mitile: Sir Sage! Please show me when it's done!
Akira: Yes!
I pour water from my bottle onto the magical stained glass and lift it into the air. I gaze at the sky full of stars through the transparent sheet of glass.
The night is so beautiful — truly deserving of the phrase, "studded with stars." It looks as if the stars will come falling out of the sky at any moment.
The glass sheet begins to glow as if absorbing the light of the stars, and turns a navy blue.
A sky that can only be seen right here, on this day, in this very moment in time.
I’m going to place this magical stained glass, decorated with the sight of the beautiful sky, in the sage’s manual.
There is one more ancient temple we need to revive....
Chapter 12 << | index |
Akira: .....!
Light disappears from the world, and my stomach feels suddenly heavy.
I’m overwhelmed by an incredible shock that I’ve never felt before.
As if my body’s going to fall to pieces; as if it’s being stretched out; as if many tiny explosions are occurring within me.
I’m so scared that I feel like running away. But in the next moment, my heart suddenly surges with love, and I experience a gentle, mundane kind of happiness, as if I’m being wrapped up in a blanket.
The feeling of closeness — as if I'm hugging someone so tightly that we can smell each other's hair, as if we're stroking each other's skin — grows stronger. I feel a presence much like myself approaching.
✦✧☾✧✦
Akira: .....!
When I open my eyes, I’m at the temple.
A lonely temple, adorned only by the light of the moon and stars. Yet I hear music unlike anything I’ve listened to before.
The music of the holy festival.
As the Southern wizards chant their spells, their bodies begin to dimly glow.
✦✧☾✧✦
Rutile: << Ortonik Setomaouge >>
Lennox: << Forsettao Meiuvat >>
Mitile: << Ortonik Sealsispilce >>
Figaro: << Possideo >>
Before I know it, the Western wizards have arrived as well. They cast their spells, supporting the Southern wizards.
Murr: << Eanul Rambul >>
Rustica: << Amorest Viesse >>
Chloe: << Suispicibo Voitengok >>
Shylock: << Invibelle >>
✦✧☾✧✦
Then, the ancient temple begins to shine more brightly than the stars.
A giant pillar of light emerges from the center of the temple.
The dim light surrounding the wizards begins to shine, and is sucked into the pillar like shooting stars.
My vision grows white from the shimmering brightness....
✦✧☾✧✦
And thus the holy festival of Southern Country concludes.
✦✧☾✧✦
Rustica: That was a fun journey. My heart was healed from all the nature. Though I am sad that I didn’t meet my bride.
Murr: I wanna go to Tycho Lake next time! It’d be fun to watch the rising sun from the Rheita Mountains too!
Lennox: I'm glad you all enjoyed Southern Country.
Chloe: It was so much fun! The people in the South are all friendly and kind!
Shylock: And the wine is quite delicious too.
Figaro: Now, I'm going to cast a blessing in the area so the poachers don't attack. Thanks for everything, Muumuu.
Rutile: Please stay healthy and keep your tummy fluffy forever. Come on, Mitile. Let's say goodbye to Muumuu.
Mitile: Yes....
Mitile gets down on one knee in front of Muumuu, who snuggles up against him. He takes Muumuu into his arms and hugs him gently.
Mitile: Goodbye. Take care. I'll never forget the time we spent playing together.
Muumuu: Muumuu!
Muumuu responds delightedly.
The big Muumuus begin to gather as well. It’s as if they’re here to see us off.
Big Muumuu: Mu....
Big Muumuu: Muumuu.....
Mitile lets go of Muumuu and stands up. He smiles and waves.
Mitile: Bye-bye.
As if in response, Muumuu shakes his fluffy tail back and forth.
✦✧☾✧✦
Figaro: Now, let's head back to the magic headquarters. The journey here was fun, but going back is a pain. Hey Rutile, try calling Mithra over with the flute.
Akira: (He's trying to call him like a taxi.....)
Rutile: No~pe. We have to drop by that village to eat cheese on the way back, remember? Plus, we need to get souvenirs for everyone!
Akira: Souvenirs... Right, Mitile, what did you get for Riquet?
Mitile: There were lots of sour-sweet red berries in the corner of the Muumuu’s home, so I filled the jar with them.
Akira: Oh, they look delicious! Riquet will be very happy!
Mitile smiles happily. Suddenly I remember something and grab onto Lennox while digging through my bag.
Lennox: What's wrong, Sir Sage?
Akira: I kept putting off using the stained glass that Snow and White gave me. So I wanted to use it to preserve this night sky.
Lennox: Then I’ll fly slowly.
Figaro: But if you use it while flying, won't the stars look like they’re moving too?
Rutile: I think that’s fine. They'll all look like shooting stars! That’s lovely!
Mitile: Sir Sage! Please show me when it's done!
Akira: Yes!
I pour water from my bottle onto the magical stained glass and lift it into the air. I gaze at the sky full of stars through the transparent sheet of glass.
The night is so beautiful — truly deserving of the phrase, "studded with stars." It looks as if the stars will come falling out of the sky at any moment.
The glass sheet begins to glow as if absorbing the light of the stars, and turns a navy blue.
A sky that can only be seen right here, on this day, in this very moment in time.
I’m going to place this magical stained glass, decorated with the sight of the beautiful sky, in the sage’s manual.
There is one more ancient temple we need to revive....
Chapter 12 << | index |