"We were just orphans... living by the day with no purpose or goal, and now we're here, separated. We had no time to say goodbye... so let's not call it that."
Lucius, a 19-year-old boy, having lived a life full of hardships, is mysteriously transpo...
After waiting for a few hours, Lucius and Paimon return to Nahida in the Sanctuary of Surasthana.
Lucius: How're things going?
Nahida: I'm done with the parts that needed my involvement to complete. Although it's my first time working with the Akasha like this, its internal structure and operation procedures are easy for me to understand. Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's design is truly brilliant.
Nahida: Oh, also, this is for you.
A floating device hovers next to Nahida.
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Lucius: What's this?
Nahida: It's a small device I put together just now. You can think of it as an upgraded Akasha Terminal. You may not need it right now, but it should be helpful in certain situations.
Paimon: Wait! This thing has the same characteristics as Paimon! We're both small things that float... (sigh) When Paimon appears with Lucius from now on, people won't remember Paimon because she isn't unique anymore...
Lucius: Are you seriously being upset about something like this? Oh my goodness.
Nahida: It's alright, Paimon. It can't replace you. It's only a flying device, but you're Lucius' irreplaceable friend.
Paimon: Waah, you're so good at comforting people, Nahida. If only Lucius was as smart as you...
Lucius: If only you were more useful sometimes instead of just wasting Mora on useless shit.
Nahida: Hm? I was simply telling you what I feel to be the truth. I wasn't trying to comfort you.
Paimon: Nahida, you're a natural at this! What you just said made Paimon even happier!
Nahida: By the way, there's something I need to confess... Even though I'm the archon and in control of myself again, I'm not very good at fighting... You may have heard that an archon's power is derived from their people's faith. However, I'm not as well-loved as Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Nahida: If we get into a situation where combat is our only option, I'll have to count on you, and I'll do my best to provide support.
Lucius: It's fine. Leave the fighting to me.
Nahida: I'm glad I can rely on you. I've located where the false god is. Time is of the essence, so let's skip to it.
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Deep underneath the Sanctuary of Surasthana, Lucius, Paimon and Nahida enter the foundry where the Balladeer is located.
