True Conviction/Story

True Conviction - Opening

English・Japanese

Niimeニイメ	Well. It seems we took care of that!		ふむ、どうやら片付いたようだね。
Is everyone all right?		みなさん、お怪我はありませんか！？		Sharenaシャロン
Idunnイドゥン	Yes... I am all right.		ええ...大丈夫です。
Phew. It's been a while since I've seen Nana work her elder magic, but it sure is incredible. Seriously Nana, couldn't you have just saved the Kingdom of Askr from danger on your own?		いやー、ばあちゃんの古代魔法。 久しぶりに見たけどやっぱすげえわ。 もう、ばあちゃん一人で アスク王国の危機を 救えんじゃねえの？		Hughヒュウ
Niimeニイメ	What foolish nonsense are you on about? Trying to cut corners... It's time you start taking things seriously.		なにバカなことを言ってるんだい。 手を抜こうったって、そうはいかないよ。 あんたも本気でやりな。このアホ孫。
Nana, come on! I'm your grandson. Don't be so mean to me in front of all these people from other worlds!		ばあちゃん、異界に来てまで アホ呼ばわりは勘弁してくれよ。 実の孫だぜ～。		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	Hmm...		うーん...
Huh? What's the matter, Cath? You've got a major wrinkle going on between your eyes.		ん？　どうした。 眉間にシワなんて寄せて。		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	Oh... Um, can I talk to you for a minute? It's about Idunn. Don't you think she's kind of...strange?		ねえ、ヒュウ。ちょっといい？ イドゥンのことなんだけど なんか変だと思わない？
Strange? Well, I was just thinking about how her eyes are different colors, and they're real pretty...		変？　左右の目の色が違って 綺麗だなーとは思うけどな。		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	That's not what I meant! I...I've heard rumors about her. They say she's, like, the incarnation of dread... I've heard she has the power to destroy all of Elibe, all by herself. Some people even say that she can create a bunch of terrifying dragons to serve at her command... It doesn't make a lot of sense, but there has to be some truth to the rumors, right?		そういうことじゃなくってさ！ 噂で聞いていたイドゥンって もっとこう、恐怖の化身というか... たった一人でエレブ大陸を 滅ぼしちゃいそうというかさ... よくわかんないけど、あの人 すごい力を持ってるんでしょ？ おっそろしい竜とかを いっぱい生み出せるとか聞いたよ？
Yeah, I've heard stories. Apparently she was called the Dark Priestess when she followed the king of Bern. But if you ask me, the Idunn over there is a lot different from the rumors. She doesn't seem too scary...		うーん。言われてみれば 今のイドゥンは聞いてた噂と違うな。 ベルンの王様に従っていたときは 暗闇の巫女と呼ばれていたらしいけど 全然そんな感じ、しないよな？		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	I wonder... Could it be that she just isn't fighting with her full strength? If she's supposed to have all of this incredible power, why wouldn't she use it to help us?		もしかしてイドゥン... 本気で戦ってないんじゃないの？ すごい力を持っているはずなのに どうして全力で戦おうとしないんだろ。
That's a good question. If even half the rumors are true, she could end this war in no time.		噂どおりの力を持っているなら 戦争なんてすぐに 終わらせられそうなもんだけどな。		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	I know! I'll just go ask her!		あたし、理由を聞いてみる！
H-hey, Cath—wait!		お、おい、キャス...！		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	Hey, Idunn. I was just thinking, well, wondering really, if maybe you weren't using your full strength?		で、あたしは思ったんだ。 もしかしてイドゥンって 本気を出してないんじゃないかって。
...		......		Idunnイドゥン
Cathキャス	Oh, and I also heard rumors that you can create lots of scary dragons, and that you can control them.		たくさんの竜を生み出して 従えることができるって噂も 聞いたことあるんだよ。
No. No...I'm sorry. I can't...I can't use those powers anymore... No... I won't use them.		ごめんなさい。 あの力は...もう使えない... いえ...使わないの。		Idunnイドゥン
Cathキャス	Idunn, wait...!		あっ、ちょっと...！
There she goes...		行っちまったな...		Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	Huh. What was all that about? I was just asking an innocent question. Why did she look so sad about it?		うーん、なんだろう。 あの悲しそうな顔、気になるなー。
Hmm...		......		Niimeニイメ

True Conviction - C

English・Japanese

Cathキャス	I just don’t get it! Idunn has all this power, but she refuses to use it. Don’t you think that’s odd?
I guess so, yeah. It just sort of seems like a waste to me.				Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	I’ve seen so many people sacrifice something important just because they didn’t have the power to fight. I’ve felt that powerlessness myself, when I watched my village burn... I know all too well how those without power can’t even choose their own path through life.
Idunn is a dragon with immense power. She was even called the Demon Dragon in ancient texts. I think, if you have enough power to destroy the world, you should be able to use that power to save it.				Hughヒュウ
Niimeニイメ	You can change the meaning of that sort of power...but you cannot change its cost.
Oh! Nana, were you eavesdropping?				Hughヒュウ
Niimeニイメ	The power to destroy the world... The power to protect the world... Both are incredible forces.
So you’re saying it depends on how you use it, right? In that case, why isn’t she using it now? I mean, Askr is in big trouble. It needs her help!				Cathキャス
Niimeニイメ	Stop interrupting, child! All power— especially a power as great as hers— comes at a price, no matter its use. Just like how those who use elder magic must face a deep darkness...
Like how if you wanna eat a tasty meal, you gotta spend lots of coin?				Hughヒュウ
Niimeニイメ	Idiot grandchild! Don’t make absurd analogies when we’re discussing something as important as this! That girl...Idunn... As the Demon Dragon, yes, she was granted great power... But it came at the cost of her soul.
*gasp*				Cathキャス
Niimeニイメ	After all she’s been through and regained, do you two really feel like forcing her to lose her soul again?

True Conviction - B

English・Japanese

Niimeニイメ	I’d hope that even a moron like you has heard of the Scouring before.
Hey! I studied elder magic too. I know about the Scouring.				Hughヒュウ
Cathキャス	I’ve heard about it through legends. A thousand years ago, humans and dragons battled for control of Elibe...
The legends were true. The war was terrible, but humanity proved superior in numbers and in spirit. Eventually, humans gained the upper hand and nearly overpowered the dragons. But... The dragons, knowing they would lose, decided to create a being of terrifying power: the Demon Dragon. And in order to achieve that, they needed a sacrifice... Idunn.				Niimeニイメ
Cathキャス	No...
According to legend, her soul was ripped from her when she was turned. She became nothing more than a dragon meant for one thing: combat. With her soul lost, she had no choice but to spend day after day creating more dragons...and killing people.				Niimeニイメ
Hughヒュウ	That’s awful... How could they even do that to her?
War does terrible things. But now, she is free from that horrible fate. When I spoke to her, I learned that she is trying to create a world where humans and dragons can coexist.				Niimeニイメ
Hughヒュウ	...
That power you speak of, it was once used to create dragons and strike fear into mankind... Demanding that she use that power again is the same as telling her to go back to being the Demon Dragon. She’s only now regaining her soul. What’s the point of peace if you have to sacrifice the best parts of yourself to get it?				Niimeニイメ
Hughヒュウ	I suppose you’re right. We can’t ask for her to use that power again if it means she has to give up her soul. I can’t really imagine what a peaceful world would look like, but... I think a world where kids can smile, where everyone feels safe... I think that’s a good start.
I’m going to go apologize to Idunn. I feel terrible! No one should have to make a sacrifice like that.				Cathキャス
Hughヒュウ	H-hey, wait, Cath! Let me come with you!

True Conviction - A

English・Japanese

Cathキャス	Idunn, I’m so sorry! I was just running my mouth without thinking. I didn’t realize how hurtful I was being when I said you weren’t giving it your all. Ugh, I’m such an idiot!
Me too. I didn’t realize your situation, and I said some pretty awful things. I’m a moron, just like Nana said.				Hughヒュウ
Idunnイドゥン	You don’t have to apologize. I may not have a human heart like you do, but... But...I can understand...how you feel. You were concerned...
Idunn...				Cathキャス
Idunnイドゥン	When I was lost to the darkness, I couldn’t understand such things. But now, I can feel it... The warmth of a human heart.
Anyone would get angry or sad if they were asked to give up their precious treasure. The heart that you’ve regained is your most precious treasure, Idunn. An irreplaceable treasure.				Cathキャス
Idunnイドゥン	Yes. I have felt the warmth of so many people’s feelings. Their concern...and their love. I may be unable to create dragons for battle anymore, but... But now I have allies who support each other... Allies who support me. That warmth fills me. That is why I keep pushing forward. I want to protect them. I want to fight for their futures, for their happiness.
You need not return to the darkness ever again, Idunn. As a user of the powers of darkness, of elder magic, I tell you this... You must follow that warm voice within you. Never stray from it. Let it guide you forward.				Niimeニイメ
Idunnイドゥン	Yes... Something has grown inside of me... Now, there is this warmth inside my chest. It is...pleasant...
When you use a power rooted in rage and hatred, your heart will become consumed by hate and sorrow. Having strong weapons or magical tomes is not enough to prevent it. You must have that warmth within. A positive belief is the best power there is. Remember that, you idiot kids.				Niimeニイメ
Hughヒュウ	Hey, I’m the most optimistic guy I know!
I can be positive too! Idunn, from here on out, let’s work together to make everyone’s dreams come true and share that warmth.				Cathキャス
Idunnイドゥン	Yes... Through thousands and thousands of days and nights, I am here now. I will seek to realize the unfulfilled wishes of those who have passed, and protect the futures of everyone. But not alone. Now, I can work together with my allies and friends. Allies who are full of warmth.

Scenario
New Foundations ←		True Conviction		Darkness to Light →
Hugh	Niime		Cath		Idunn

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