Before the Final Trial
The final trial, huh. Once I pass this, that means it's goodbye to NOA.
I thought a year would feel long. Turned out it went by faster than I expected.
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Good. That means I can finally go back to Monastir. No more of that annoying training either.
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Despite what she said, it felt like there was still a trace of reluctance somewhere in Tyria's heart.
...Hmph. No need to leave Monastir behind just to come all the way back to NOA.
It's refreshing to know it's finally over.
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Though... visiting once in a while wouldn't hurt, I suppose...
The border and NOA are close enough to reach even by a bike hog, after all.
She seemed to be grumbling more than necessary, so I just smiled at her.
...Airhead.
...Are you ready, Captain?
Is it time?
Yes. The Star Savior Succession Trial, the [Journey].
Its final trial will now begin.
Your opponent will be the [Executor of Aldebaran, Gille].
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Hmm...?
[Dirac's Well] has begun projection.
...Wait. Is she THE Gille? The one I know...?
Executor Gille?
*Flash*
Gille appeared inside the Planetarium as the projection began, slowly walking toward us.
What the... it really is her. Gille...
...Tyria?
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Haha!
I was wondering where you'd disappeared to. Turns out you've been crawling around in a dump like this?
...What's your business here?
How rude. No warm greetings after all this time?
More importantly, I should be the one asking questions.
Where exactly have you been all this time?
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Ahh. I get it.
The deep well inside the NOA's witch house.
At the bottom of that well lies the Wings of Aldebaran...
So that story really was about you after all?
...Hmph.
And what are YOU doing here?
Don't tell me you've joined hands with the enemy.
Have you forgotten your duty as an Executor, Tyria?
Ah, how boring. Still impossible to talk to, I see.
Oh right. You're just a projection, a replica. Makes sense it's outside your ability to hold conversations.
...You'd better stop joking around and answer my question.
*Sigh...* It's none of your business. Right now, I just—
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...I feel like landing a solid hit on that ugly mug of yours.
Hmm.
This Journey trial isn't bad at all. It practically sets the stage for me to officially smack the back of your head.
All right then. No delays. I'll finish this quickly and without mercy.
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It was nice seeing you again, though.
Good luck to you too.