An Oracle's Intuition
...So, to summarize, you think Amora is suspicious?
Exactly! I don't know what she's thinking, but she's definitely hiding something from us!
The thing is, that woman has visited the Western lands before.
I thought she looked familiar... and only just remembered why.
It was before I was injured. She suddenly asked me where the Void Core was...
I remember telling her she couldn't cross Raven Wall without the Commander's permission.
Why would she hide something like that unless she had a reason?! Right?
Hmm... But Omega doesn't think Amora seems like a bad person...
Kiddo, you're still young and innocent, so you wouldn't understand.
A fine adult like me can spot a suspicious character at a glance!
And here's the decisive evidence! Both of you, think carefully.
Remember what Amora said when we first met her.
Just in case, let me ask you something...
Do any of you know a [woman wearing a black blindfold]?
At the time, it seemed like such a random question that I didn't think much of it...
But I remember now.
Remember what?
We've met a [woman wearing a black blindfold] before. In Aganon!
...!
Looks like your luck ran out.
Still alive, are you?
Haha, so it seems.
As expected... I failed.
...I remember now.
Omega too! Omega too!
The lady who took Bell's older sister away!
Yeah, that's her!
If Amora were really just an ordinary [traveler] like she said, there's no way she'd be looking for a villain like that!
Question. If she is pursuing a bad person, would that not imply she is a good person?
...Huh? I... guess?
No, wait! That's not the point! She's definitely suspicious either way!
If she had nothing to hide, why would she conceal who she really is?
She would've asked us for help instead!
...Luna has a point.
But it is still only suspicion. Insufficient as conclusive evidence.
If we had more grounds for judgment...
We can just ask Amora herself!
"Amora, are you a suspicious person?" Just like that!
Rejected. Another option required.
Sorry...
...In that case, I have one method.
I'll use the power of this [Moon Staff]!
Does that mean you intend to use physical force and torture her until she tells the truth?
Omega knows something like that too! Omega read about it in the database!
What was it called again? Rubber-hose cryptanalysis?
But Amora appears strong. I don't think we'd stand a chance in a direct fight.
Therefore, successfully abducting her would require a thoroughly developed plan.
Ugh...! No! What kind of person do you think I am?! And what's this about a rubber hose?!
Prophecy! I'm talking about prophecy! Did you already forget who I am?
I am the chosen disciple of Maggie, the [Grand Witch of Dreams]! Luna, the greatest oracle in the world!
Wow, Luna, you managed to brag properly this time!
Exactly! This was the perfect timing!
...Ah. I almost forgot. Expressing gratitude for the reminder.
*Sigh...* Anyway, my plan is to take a closer look at Amora's future.
If I observe how Amora acts in the future, shouldn't I be able to figure out who she really is?
Hmm. But in the unlikely event...
If Amora's future involves Captain...
Right. Futures involving Captain usually don't show up properly at all, or they're blurry...
But we don't know yet whether Amora has anything to do with Captain.
And even if she does, if I focus as hard as I can and aim for just the right moment...
I should still be able to see something like a single image from that moment.
Oooh...
But there's one condition.
A condition...?
Like you said, Smile, I need a prophecy that's much more precise than usual.
And for that, [physical contact] is essential...
Based on what we have seen so far, despite being constantly intoxicated, she does not appear to have her guard down.
She sensed a Voidborn before it even appeared and was already swinging her spear the moment it did.
If Luna approaches carelessly, she may end up becoming [Lu] and [Na].
Luna will become two people? Omega would love to have more Lunas!
...Eek! How can you say something so horrifying with a straight face?!
The point is that it won't be easy.
I know that woman's dangerous too.
That's why I need your help... so I can accomplish this naturally!
Leave it to Omega! Omega can do it! Omega can help!
In that case... I'll also do my best.
Good. Then it's decided. Everyone, don't take your eyes off Amora from now on.
This is exciting! Omega's never gone outside this early in the morning before!
Asherah said good children have to sleep lots and lots!
Omega feels like a bad kid now. It's so exciting!
Shh! Shhh! Omega, you're too loud! She'll hear everything!
Mmph, mmph...! Pwah! Okay, Luna! Omega will turn down the volume!
What's she doing out here this early in the morning?
Smile, what do you think? What does it look like she's doing?
About three times now...
She has taken out a bottle and drunk from it.
...I'm not even surprised.
*Yawn...* Other than that, nothing in particular. She does not appear to be doing anything unusual.
She is simply wandering around the [place where the Void Core used to be]...
No suspicious movements at all? Ugh, I can't see very well from this far away.
Luna may check for herself if desired.
This special Smile Workshop telescope makes even distant objects appear as though they are directly in front of you.
Even through this, no notable abnormalities are visible.
...Hmm. You're right.
Ugh... What are you hiding, Amora?!
If only I could get a proper look through [prophecy]...
How can I approach her without making her suspicious?
What if Omega makes lots and lots of toys?
While we're all playing with them, Luna can go "Wah!" and hug her!
...Rejected. Any other ideas?
Inducing natural physical contact... Formulating plan.
...First, Luna falls into water.
If you ask Amora to rescue you, physical contact can occur during the process.
Like that's even possible! There's no water out here!
Since she likes alcohol, another option is for Luna to approach and offer to drink alongside her.
Hey, hey. Does she look like someone we can keep up with? She's been taking a swig every three sentences since yesterday!
*Sigh...* And I can't exactly walk up and ask her to shake hands out of nowhere...
Shake hands?
...Yeah—
Aaaah?! W-whaaaah?!?!
Oh my! I sensed someone nearby and came to take a look. I guess it must have been you three!
...
Are you all right, Luna?
...She appears to have fainted.
Oh dear. I only meant to tease her a little. Did I go too far? Fufu...
Perhaps I should let her rest with her head on my lap until she wakes up.
More importantly, what are all of you doing out here?
I thought you were still asleep in your quarters... Are you perhaps early risers like me?
Counterquestion. What was Amora doing here this early?
Hmm... I asked first, but... oh well!
I was... simply having a drink while enjoying the scenery.
The... scenery?
Oh my, am I not free to decide what kind of scenery I enjoy?
Now it's your turn. Won't you tell me why you've been following me around?
...Ugh.
Omega knows! Omega will tell you!
Omega and the others came to protect Amora!
Me? Ah, because the Western lands are dangerous?
Uh-huh!
I see... Then why were you hiding, I wonder?
That's... Well, you see...
Omega... hasn't made up an excuse for that part yet...
Sorry, Smile... Omega doesn't think she's very good at lying...
Fufu.
...Insufficient excuses. I will be honest.
We're suspicious of you, Amora.
Oh my, me?
Given the circumstances, suspicion is unavoidable.
At the very least, your claim that you are merely a traveler is not true.
Hmm... Well, I wonder...
I wasn't particularly trying to deceive you.
I simply decided there was no need to tell you everything.
But I am not your enemy. I hope you'll believe that, at the very least.
*Huff...* *Huff...*
Hmm? You're awake?
...Liar. You're lying.
Whoa?! Luna?
Kiddo... Get back! You too, Smile!
...Right.
Luna? What's wrong?
Oh my... What happened? Won't you tell me too?
Stop! I'm not falling for that act. Come any closer and I will attack!
...Oh dear. It seems there's been some misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding?! Don't try to fool me. You're our enemy!
Your enemy? I have absolutely no intention of harming any of you.
If anything, you could say we share the same goal to some extent.
You're waiting for your companions who disappeared into the [distorted space] created by the Void Core to return, aren't you?
I'm... simply waiting for that too.
Hmph. You seem pretty certain the Void Core created it. Almost like you know something.
...Oh my. I guess I let that slip.
And I... I saw it. I know you're our enemy because I saw it!
What did you see?
I... looked into your future. To find out what kind of person you really are.
...Though I'm not even sure you're [human] in the first place.
Hmm... Pray tell.
Not [human]...? Luna, what do you mean by that?
A person's future is like a newly forming stream.
It begins flowing from the present, branches apart, joins together, and eventually reaches its end.
One continuous scene follows another, like flowing water. But you're different.
You only have [moments]. Your life has no origin.
It's as if... you simply started existing in this world at some point.
You... aren't what I'd call an [ordinary human], at least not compared to anyone I've seen before.
Hmm... The children of Dreams really do have sharp eyes.
But even if that's true, that doesn't mean I'm your enemy, does it?
No! I saw it. I saw it clearly with my own eyes!
I saw Asherah... truly furious with you!