Gate of Memoirs/Dawn of a New Era

The demon is slain, and Bertz shows Mel a new future. Several weeks later, the young leaders of various factions exchange a promise for the future.
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Future Resolve"	Music: "Future Resolve"
 	
*???: *Grar...* *roooaarrr!*
 	
*Lugina: *Huff* *huff...* It looks like we got it.
 	
*Tilith: Yeah, I can't sense any trace of it now.
 	
*Lugina: Grh... The disturbance in Summoning has vanished, too. Looks like that thing was the cause after all.
 	
*Tilith: What in the world was that demon, anyway?
*Tilith: It wasn't like the Grand Gaian gods at all, or the Ishgrian demons either.
 	
*Tilith: It seemed like an entirely different being.
 	
*Bertz: ......
Music: "To Future You" 	Music: "To Future You"
 	
*Bertz: The demon... We finally beat it.
*Bertz: That thing...that destroyed our home.
 	
*Lugina: Yeah.
 	
*Lugina: Still...it wasn't a big deal or anything.
*Lugina: You were a kid when you first saw it...
*Lugina: ...so maybe you imagined it was a lot stronger than it really was.
*Lugina: Of course, it's also possible that I'm just impossibly strong.
 	
*Bertz: Lugina...
 	
*Lugina: ......
 	
*Bertz: No, never mind.
*Bertz: Anyway...the demon...it's really gone now.
 	
*Lugina: ......
*Lugina: Hey, , Tilith, the old man gave you two something, didn't he?
*Lugina: Give it to Bertz.
 	
*Tilith: Oh, that's right! Elder Grah wanted us to give you this letter!
 	
*Bertz: A letter?
 	
*Lugina: Now that he's come to his senses, now's probably the best time to give it to him.
 	
*Bertz: ...?
 	
*Bertz: ...... This is...
 	
*Tilith: Hey, , what do you think the letter says?
 	
*Bertz: Heh... So that's how it is.
*Bertz: The Summoners of Old really are soft-hearted, aren't they? They knew that this would happen.
 	
*Tilith: ...?
 	
*Bertz: and Goddess Tilith, please tell the Summoners of Old, Grahdens and Owen...
*Bertz: ...that I also agree with the message contained here.
*Bertz: And please, also tell them that I will, without fail, attend the conference they are planning.
 	
*Tilith: Huh?
 	
*Tilith: O-Okay. We'll tell them!
 	
*Bertz: Thank you. Please do.
*Bertz: As for Mel, I will be taking her back with me.
 	
*Mel: ......
 	
*Tilith: You mean...?
 	
*Bertz: Please don't be alarmed. Rest assured, I would never turn her over to the Federation's leaders.
*Bertz: I'll draft up a false report that should fully conceal her existence from the ranking officers, and keep her somewhere safe.
*Bertz: After all, I definitely have the skills to do so.
 	
*Tilith: Okay! Isn't that great, Mel?
 	
*Mel: But I...
 	
*Bertz: You heard me. I said I'll build a future for you.
*Bertz: You may have a unique physiology, but with enough research and technological advances...
 	
*Mel: Not that...!
 	
*Tilith: Huh?
 	
*Mel: I don't...understand.
*Mel: How do I live...in a world without Lord Rahnas?
 	
*Tilith: Mel...
 	
*Bertz: ......
 	
*Bertz: I can't tell you how to live.
 	
*Bertz: Just a moment ago, I didn't know how to go on living, either.
 	
*Mel: ......
 	
*Bertz: That's why...I want you to figure it out yourself.
 	
*Mel: Figure it out...myself?
 	
*Bertz: Exactly.
*Bertz: I can help you...
*Bertz: ...but I can't decide how you should live, for your own future.
*Bertz: Only you can decide that.
 	
*Mel: My...future...
 	
*Bertz: If you think on it and end up deciding that you still want to carry on Rahnas's ideals...
*Bertz: ...even that would be fine, so long as it's not in a warped way, like Garrett.
*Bertz: And of course, any other path you choose to take is fine.
 	
*Mel: Lord Rahnas's ideals...or another path...
 	
*Mel: ......
*Mel: That's so selfish...
 	
*Bertz: Huh?
 	
*Mel: You say you will build a future for me, then demand I decide it myself...
 	
*Bertz: Well, yes... I suppose I did do that.
 	
*Tilith: Mel...
 	
*Mel: But, I understand.
*Mel: This is new to me...and I may not be good at it...
*Mel: ...but I will try. I will think for myself...
 	
*Bertz: Good to hear.
 	
*Lugina: Hmph...
 	
*Lugina: Regardless, with this you haven't just been restored to your role as a diplomat...
*Lugina: ...you're now the commander of a new organization.
*Lugina: You're still less important than me, but you got a sudden promotion to a pretty respectable life.
 	
*Bertz: Hahaha! I had absolutely no interest in that...
*Bertz: ...but for her and I... for our futures, I'll need it.
*Bertz: I happily accept it.
 	
*Bertz: ......
 	
*Bertz: Lugina? In regards to that, I do have one favor to ask.
 	
*Lugina: What is it? You want some kind of present?
 	
*Bertz: A present? Well, it's something like that.
 	
*Lugina: ...?
 	
*Bertz: This organization I may well lead in the future...
*Bertz: ...will probably work primarily at investigating other worlds and items gathered there, just like the Abel Faction.
*Bertz: However, it will be a newly-founded institution.
 	
*Bertz: In order to advance research on Mel's physiology as quickly as possible...
*Bertz: ...I would like to form a research-sharing relationship with your organization, if possible. I wonder if I could ask that of you.
 	
*Lugina: A research-sharing agreement? How would that benefit us?
 	
*Bertz: Good question. How about if I offer to share all of the otherworldly technology research notes from the Abel Faction?
 	
*Lugina: Well, now... That's a generous offer.
 	
*Bertz: Considering that Rahnas and company were unable to find a solution for Mel's problem...
*Bertz: ...it seems unlikely that their notes include what I am looking for. They're pearls before swine to me, now.
 	
*Mel: ......
 	
*Lugina: Hmph. But the Abel Faction data is probably classified as top secret as they can make it in the Federation.
*Lugina: Even if you're the leader of this new organization, those notes will be under tight security.
 	
*Lugina: I would imagine getting them out of the country would be a challenge. Can you really do it?
 	
*Bertz: Who do you think you're speaking to, Lugina? Of course I can do it.
 	
*Lugina: Tsch... Well, you sound pretty confident. I guess you're serious.
 	
*Bertz: I am. I no longer have time to stay stuck in the past. You taught me that.
 	
*Lugina: All right, then. I accept your offer.
 	
*Tilith: Hehe, , it looks like that's one issue settled.
 	
*Tilith: That takes care of Elder Grah's mission. Although, that reminds me...
*Tilith: ...I hope Elder Grah will be okay...
*Tilith: ...since we completely ignored what that Warlon guy wanted.
 	
*Several weeks later...
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Obstacle" 	Music: "Obstacle"
 	
*Warlon: Grahdens, I never would have imagined that you would simply pretend to convey my orders...
*Warlon: ...to , then assign the exact opposite mission.
 	
*Grahdens: ......
 	
*Warlon: And what's more, Owen...
*Warlon: ...I am told that you took the sacred blade Ex Deus Gladius from our vaults, and gave it to .
 	
*Owen: Hmph...
 	
*Warlon: Now I must ask you both, why would you do such things?
 	
*Owen: Why, you ask?
*Owen: If you spent all those years acting as our contact with the Federation in the interest of hope for Elgaia's future...
*Owen: ...then we have spent those same years fighting for the people who live in Elgaia.
*Owen: We simply worked for the sake of all Elgaia, just the same as you. You have nothing to complain about!
 	
*Warlon: Wh--
 	
*Grahdens: What he said. But I apologize for the deception.
 	
*Grahdens: That said, I'm sure you are still satisfied with the outcome. Am I wrong?
 	
*Warlon: You two... There's no helping the both of you.
 	
*Karl: Gramps, we're all here.
 	
*Grahdens: Ho! So I see.
Music: "Perpetual Wish"	Music: "Perpetual Wish"
 	
*Grahdens: Everyone, thank you for coming today.
*Grahdens: I believe you all understand why I called you here?
 	
*Karl: Yes, of course.
*Karl: We're here to discuss the future of Elgaia.
 	
*Karl: When all of us have respectively risen to lead the Empire, the Federation, and the Summoners' Hall...
*Karl: ...we will need a structure for cooperation, in order to protect Elgaia.
 	
*Karl: I agree completely.
 	
*Seria: I do, too.
 	
*Lugina: No issues here.
 	
*Lugina: Although, since it's gonna happen eventually, you could just go ahead and hand over leadership of the Summoners' Hall to me now.
 	
*Seria: Yeah, sure, like that's going to happen.
 	
*Paris: I haven't yet achieved my goal of changing the Randall Empire.
*Paris: As such, it's still difficult to say when I might attain the status Lord Grahdens anticipates for me.
 	
*Paris: However, if and when I do, I will most certainly cooperate.
 	
*Bertz: Likewise, I will not hesitate to help when I am in a position to lead the Federation.
 	
*Bertz: In order to prevent more incidents like the one at St. Creek...
*Bertz: ...unity will be vital for Elgaia's future.
 	
*Seria: I never imagined in the slightest that a jerk like you might end up this cooperative...
 	
*Bertz: I've been through quite a bit.
 	
*Bertz: But I am definitely honored, if I have pleased you, my dear Seria.
 	
*Seria: ......
 	
*Grahdens: Ho ho ho! Very well, then.
 	
*Grahdens: Until the day comes that you can transcend the boundaries of Federation, Empire, and Summoners' Hall to work together...
 	
*Grahdens: ...I will pray for your success in your respective organizations.
 	
*Karl: Really, though, Paris and Bertz aside...
*Karl: ...for the rest of us, you old guys are still going strong, Grahdens. Some might even say too strong.
*Karl: So it's hard to imagine... A day when we'll lead the Summoners' Hall, I mean.
 	
*Seria: It really is.
 	
*Grahdens: What are you talking about? Owen and I are old men.
*Grahdens: We could fall over dead at any moment!
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Seria: ......
 	
*Owen: Speak for yourself...
 	
*Grahdens: Ho!
 	
*Paris: ...!
*Paris: Everyone, it's about time.
 	
*Seria: Oh! Already?!
 	
*Grahdens: ......
*Grahdens: It's time for and Tilith to be leaving, already, is it...?
 	
*Karl: Yeah, they said they wanted to have some time to themselves, and tour a number of different worlds for a while.
 	
*Grahdens: To be honest, I had hoped to have them both here for this conference.
 	
*Paris: ......
 	
*Karl: Some paths are meant to be unique.
*Karl: has too much talent to keep limited to just Elgaia...
*Karl: ...even you know that, old man.
 	
*Grahdens: Good point...
 	
*Karl: Let's all see them off with a smile!
 	
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Randall"	Music: "Randall"
 	
*Tilith: ...finally...
 	
*Tilith: Finally...
 	
*Tilith: Finally! We get to visit all kinds of worlds together!
*Tilith: This time we won't do any fighting. It'll just be a nice, relaxed vacation together.
 	
*Tilith: Of course, we have to go to the beach again, too!
 	
*Tilith: Last time, we got a message and didn't get any time to enjoy it.
 	
*Tilith: I even bought a new bathing suit, wait until you see it!
 	
*Tilith: Oh, here's Karl and the others!
 	
*Karl: Hey, and Tilith! We came to see you off.
 	
*Seria: Good, we made it in time.
 	
*Lugina: Tsch, why do I have to see these losers off?
 	
*Paris: No one forced you to come. You can leave right now if you want. I wouldn't mind if you did.
 	
*Lugina: Why, you...
 	
*Bertz: Lugina... I must say, it's easy to see where you stand with everyone here.
 	
*Lugina: Shut up!
 	
*Seria: Anyway, Tilith, I'm amazed you found a place like this.
 	
*Tilith: Yeah, I just happened on it. Since we might not be back for a bit...
*Tilith: ...I want us to set off on our trip from here, where we have a view of the whole city.
 	
*Karl: ...you're really leaving, aren't you?
*Karl: Of course, I'm not stopping you. You have your own path to follow.
 	
*Karl: But...you're welcome to come back any time...here in our Elgaia.
 	
*Seria: I'll be happy to hear all the stories from your trip.
 	
*Seria: Come back soon. And take care.
 	
*Tilith: Seria...
 	
*Seria: H-Hey, Tilith!
*Seria: We're trying to send you off with a smile, here!
 	
*Tilith: I know... Seria, we'll...we'll see each other again, okay!
 	
*Seria: Tilith...
 	
*Seria: Of course we will! And no matter where we are, we'll always be friends!
 	
*Tilith: Yeah...
 	
*Tilith: Thank you, Seria!
 	
*Lugina: Hey, !
*Lugina: I hope you're looking forward to seeing how important I am by the time you get back.
 	
*Lugina: You'll probably have learned a few things of your own by then...
 	
*Lugina: ...so I'll be happy to welcome you as my elite lieutenant.
 	
*Seria: You really never change. In a way, it's impressive.
 	
*Paris: , do you think that I've grown a little bit?
*Paris: I promised you that someday, you'd see me when I had.
 	
*Paris: You may have grown a bit more than me, though...
 	
*Paris: Let me know as soon as you get back. I want to hear all your stories, too.
 	
*Bertz: Summoner , I have a great many things to thank you for.
*Bertz: I'm only here now thanks to you. You have my gratitude.
 	
*Tilith: That reminds me, how is Mel doing?
 	
*Bertz: Mel is currently in a laboratory that only Lugina and I know of.
*Bertz: There are many riddles to her physiology, but by investigating the remaining facilities in Rakshult...
*Bertz: ...I believe it should be possible to find a way to extend her life.
 	
*Tilith: Oh...I'm so glad to hear that!
 	
*???: ! Lady Tilith!
 	
*Tilith: Lin!
 	
*Lin: *Huff* *huff...* Phew, we made it...
 	
*Lin: I heard you two were leaving, so I came to see you off!
*Lin: Feel free to count on me if you have any problems!
*Lin: I'll always be on your side!
 	
*Sera: ...
*Sera: We won't be seeing each other again for a while, but please, don't forget about me.
 	
*Noel: Hey there, .
*Noel: If you're going on a trip, be sure to bring back lots of research specimens for me.
 	
*Noel: I'll have all kinds of new projects for you to help me with by then.
 	
*Reda: , I just wanted to say goodbye, for now.
*Reda: This might be an odd way of putting it...
*Reda: ...but I enjoyed our journey, traveling through other worlds together to restore the Sealed Gods.
*Reda: If you find any interesting places on your travels, take me there with you next time.
 	
*Lin: P-Please take me, too!
 	
*Sera: In that case, me too...
 	
*???: Ho ho ho! It looks like you're as popular as ever.
*???: I'm green with envy!
 	
 	
*Tilith: Elder Grah! And little Owen, too!
 	
*Owen: Grahdens, I told you there was no need for me to come.
 	
*Grahdens: Come now, just say your goodbye to them before they go.
*Grahdens: Then you can vanish off to wherever you like.
 	
*Paris: (Lord Grahdens...I wondered why I lost sight of you. You were getting Lord Owen.)
 	
*Owen: Hmph... , I have nothing to say to you.
*Owen: Make sure you don't neglect your training.
 	
*Grahdens: And there he goes... Well, I hope you can forgive him.
 	
*Grahdens: So, and Tilith...
*Grahdens: ...I will miss you while you are away. But more than anything, I look forward to your return...
*Grahdens: ...after you have visited many worlds, expanded your view, grown, and arrived at the next stage in your lives.
 	
*Grahdens: Until then, I bid you farewell.
 	
*Tilith: Thanks! We'll see you when we get back, Elder Grah!
 	
*Tilith: And, all of you, too...we'll be back to see you, no matter what!
 	
*Karl: Of course. Even if we've all chosen different paths for ourselves...
*Karl: ...so long as we continue our adventures, we'll meet again, out there on the frontier.
 	
*Tilith: Yeah!
 	
*Tilith: So, shall we go, ?