Toward Midnight
...We're here.
Oh, finally!
Whew... How many life or death situations did we have to go through just to get here?
Voidborns appearing even inside NOA... It seems Lavistar is truly nearing its end.
Come to think of it, I heard the last communication NOA received from cities outside NOA was over three months ago.
Maybe the only survivors left on this planet are the people of this city.
I suddenly feel down. Smile, I need comfort.
Vitals normal, heart rate steady, no fluctuations in blood pressure.
Previous statement suspected to be a lie.
So don't lean on me. You're heavy.
Boo... Smile is always so cold.
Anyway, this is our destination, right?
This is my first time back since the [Journey] trial.
That's right. We'll be entering the [Hall of Stars] through here, [Dirac's Well].
The Hall of Stars...
According to the records, the legacy of the [Star Savior] lies there.
The [Stellar Archive], right?
The power we attained after we completed the Journey.
Agreed.
Once we reach there, there's a possibility of obtaining an even more powerful [Stellar Archive].
If the situation follows the plan...
We'll gain incredible power and overturn this desperate situation with the snap of our fingers, right?!
Yeah.
For the people left on Lavistar, we are their last hope.
Failure is not an option.
Heh, people call us Saviors, but I never really had much feelings regarding that word until now.
Now, we've really become something like Saviors.
If this goes well, Asherah, you might truly become akin to the reincarnation of the [Star Savior]...
No, someone surpassing him.
Come to think of it, wasn't that your dream?
Congratulations, Asherah. You might just achieve your dream this time.
...No.
I'll probably never become like him.
...
But I'll do what I can.
Because that's what I learned from the [Journey].
Smile, what's the situation looking like?
A moment. Establishing a line with the liaison officer.
Signal confirmed.
This is Liaison Officer Lisa.
Oh, the Voyager Savior Party. You must have arrived at Dirac's Well.
I'm glad. If you took any more time, this place wouldn't have been safe either.
Even the Astro Sanctum is at risk of failure?
How bad is the situation exactly?
' than half of NOA’s city center has been turned into [Void Rifts].
Voidborns of at least [Count-class] are pouring out from there.
The remaining Savior Parties have formed a defense line, but... it won't last long.
...What about Lady Alicia?
Still nowhere to be found?
She... still cannot be contacted.
...Understood.
Can you still provide support?
Yes. We're cutting it's close, but we are still managing for now.
I'll gather all remaining energy of the Astro Sanctum and transfer it to Dirac's Well.
Then, you'll be able to open the Interstellar Corridor leading to the Hall of Stars.
...Thank you.
We'll take it from here.
Yes, Captain.
I hope... you achieve what you desire.
Opening Interstellar Corridor.
Corridor stability at 67%. Entry possible.
We— Can— Go now.
Ugh... I can already feel the ominous aura.
I bet there will be a swarm of Voidborns ready to jump us...
We'll have to fight on the run again.
The usual then. Ordinary. A.K.A daily life. Not a problem.
Don't worry, everyone.
I'll open up a path.
Like always.
Heh, then I'll just trust our Captain!
Go, Asherah, go! Go, Asherah, go!
You. Can. Do. It.
Let's go.
...Into the darkness.