Holy Night XIII (Downtown Christmas)/Scripts (Epilogue ATEMS)

Japanese scripts with English translations:
*Pre-mission
*Mission
*Post-mission
==New Game Intro==
―Inside Sumeragi's facility for international guests.
Sistina: ...Prince ZedΩ, preparations are complete. We are ready to proceed on your order.
Prado: Haha, outstanding!
Grazie: R-ready and rarin'!
Serpentine: As you wish...
ZedΩ: Good...! Everyone, begin the operation!
Layla: Mm!
―A few days prior.
Sistina: Prince ZedΩ, what in the world is that...?
ZedΩ: There you are, Sistina. This is an 'Azure Spirit'...a faint remnant of the Azure Striker's Septimosomes.
Sistina: An Azure Spirit...? A remnant, you say?
ZedΩ: Back then, right after Gunvolt flew away...this remained in his place. I picked it up, thinking it might be of some use. It truly is an interesting specimen... I sent data on it back to our research team for analysis. ...The results were quite a surprise. It appears that this particular specimen contains a mix of Septimosomes from not only 'Azure Striker', but 'Astral Order' as well.
Sistina: You mean the Septimas are mixed together...?! Is something like that even possible?
ZedΩ: Azure Striker's Adept, Gunvolt... He resonated with Moebius even down to his physical form. We need to fully research the Azure Spirit before we can discover the root cause, but it likely happened while the two were fused and using their powers in tandem.
Sistina: Prado's "Hot and Cold," can produce two different phenomena by manipulating temperature, but this is two unrelated abilities combined into one...
ZedΩ: Indeed. And Azure Striker has combined with not merely with* another Septima, but something even more powerful... An 'Octima'. By investigating this, we may be able to determine how Moebius was able to take over Gunvolt... ...or more importantly, the root cause of the Primal Dragonization phenomenon could come to light. By analyzing this material, Adepts...no, all of humanity might be saved.
Sistina: ...!
ZedΩ: We must make every effort to collect more samples of this material and conduct research in our country.
Sistina: ...But Prince ZedΩ, we will be forced to return home very soon. How can we do that?
ZedΩ: Just now, I submitted a proposal to Sumeragi to share ATEMS's data on our AP technology. I'm already planning to submit a similar proposal for what we know about the Djinn's ability to control Primal Dragons after that goes through. It should take some time for Sumeragi to process all the paperwork involved. It's only a matter of time before Sumeragi discovers this material, but its existence alone will be a sensitive topic... Their research division will likely keep it top secret. If we ask Sumeragi about it after we return home, they'll almost certainly feign ignorance... But if we look into it ourselves and then present our findings to Sumeragi, they'll be forced to discuss it out in the open.
Sistina: ...! Brilliant plan, my Prince. I will relay it to the Knights right away.
ZedΩ: Thank you, Sistina. Your work is appreciated.
Sistina: ...Should we notify the Bureau of Dragon Saviors?
ZedΩ: We should at least wait until we have finished our preparations before contacting them. They are part of Sumeragi, after all... I'll decide what to say to them later. As for locating the material, I've already tasked Layla's Djinn with finding it for us.
Layla: Mm.
ZedΩ: For the sake of humanity's future, ATEMS will offer its services to the cause!
== Briefing ==
ZedΩ: Through the Djinn's power, I once witnessed a Primal Dragon attack on this city.
Sistina: Operating within the downtown area seems likely to attract a lot of unwanted attention. I'll have Serpentine provide support on this mission.
== Mission ==
ZedΩ: I've arrived near the coordinates...
Serpentine: Prince ZedΩ, we should remain hidden as much as possible. Sumeragi is guarding the area past here. It would be prudent to keep the use of powerful abilities to a minimum.
ZedΩ: I'm well aware, Serpentine. That's why I asked you to guide me here.
Sistina: You heard him, Serpentine. Mind yourself!
Serpentine: ...And who asked you to butt in? Keep it down.
ZedΩ: Haha. At it again, are we?
Serpentine: Hmm... This is odd...
ZedΩ: What is it?
Serpentine: It's how the Azure Spirits are distributed... The material we Knights are in charge of retrieving is largely located near the Dragon Veins, where the Binding Brands were stored... However, the material you are looking for appears to be quite scattered about.
ZedΩ: Oh, that... It's just conjecture, but I believe the Azure Spirits are drawn towards places where the Azure Striker used large amounts of his powers. Both Layla's Djinn and myself remember seeing this place.
Serpentine: I see, that would seem to explain it...
Serpentine: It's snowing over there... I'm reminded of the day I failed to kill you, Prince ZedΩ.
ZedΩ: Oh, was it snowing that day? I do remember it being right after some special occasion, though.
Serpentine: Heh heh... The chill of snow would never reach your skin after all, Prince ZedΩ. It's only natural you wouldn't remember the weather.
ZedΩ: Hmm... Maybe it's because I still have a strong impression of you from your days telling fortunes in the city...
Serpentine: Umm...? When was that again...?
ZedΩ: Thinking back, my impression of you has changed a lot since our first encounter... That said, I do still find myself quite fond of you. Your repeated attempts on my life are quite charming.
Serpentine: W-wait a minute... What do you mean by "still"?! Prince ZedΩ...?!
ZedΩ: I see the defense installations are operational.
Serpentine: Likely due to how quickly the Primal Dragonization phenomenon is spreading.
ZedΩ: It all comes back to Moebius. I expected things would come to this, but it does make for an unwelcoming city. We shouldn't linger around for too long.
ZedΩ: This object shaped like a lantern... ...What is that exactly?
Serpentine: Perhaps it's a component of Sumeragi's barrier technology? Only persons with a background in spiritual matters seem to be able to see it... It automatically repairs itself, even when destroyed. Prince ZedΩ, you should make use of it as an anchor for your movements.
ZedΩ: So that's a "Hexapyle."
Serpentine: Destroying it should lead you to the next area.
----ZedΩ: It seems it would be easier to scale the building here.
Serpentine: You would run the risk of capture from the air, however...
ZedΩ: I'll just have to throw caution to the wind and make it through as fast as possible!
Serpentine: Umm... Prince ZedΩ, about what you said earlier... When I was a fortune teller in the city...that was many years before I made that attempt on your life.
ZedΩ: Yes, of course. I saw you telling fortunes at the city while there for a royal proceeding. It was then and there that I decided I would employ you the next time we met.
Serpentine: Uhhh... Umm...?
ZedΩ: Haha, it's funny, isn't it? I would have never expected the next time we met, you would be trying to assassinate me!
Sistina: (...Prince ZedΩ, isn't it a bit cruel to reveal something like that to Serpentine...?)
Serpentine: Prince ZedΩ, there are no footholds should you fall from there. Take care not to descend too far too quickly.
ZedΩ: For someone who wants to kill me, you sure are awfully concerned for my safety.
Serpentine: Allowing an accident to claim your life would rob me the honor of doing so myself. Whether or not that means much to me now is a different matter altogether, though.
ZedΩ: ...?
ZedΩ: Things tend to get dry around here in the winter time. Does that weaken your mist Septima at all?
Serpentine: You are perceptive... It doesn't have any effect while I'm indoors, but my combat abilities outside are indeed hindered. In either case, my Septima is not a good match for yours, Prince ZedΩ...
ZedΩ: Is that a hint of disappointment I hear?
Serpentine: Not at all...
ZedΩ: I've found a Hexapyle... Serpentine?
Serpentine: Oh, right. So it seems...
----BB: Hmm...? Aren't you like, the ATEMS kingpin...? What are you doin' here?
Serpentine: Heh... And all this time I thought Prince ZedΩ took me on because he was impressed by my assassination techniques... But he had already decided on me after one glance... I thought he wanted me to be his viper, but was I all bite and no venom...?
ZedΩ: Hey, I always wanted you for your skill, you know...? Serpentine, are you okay?
Sistina: Serpentine, you should have had no doubts about your ability from the moment Prince ZedΩ decided on you...! Pull yourself together!
Serpentine: Heh heh heh... Pity from you of all people must be a sign that it's all come tumbling down for me.
BB: ......
BB: Quit givin' me the cold shoulder!!
[BB jumps off the clock tower]
ZedΩ: Hm...? Oh, you're with the Bureau of Dragon Saviors... So you finally found me... I've got my hands full at the moment, however.
BB: You're gonna treat me like chopped liver and do some blankety-blank with those ladies on the side...?! Not on my watch!! I don't care what you're doing here! I'm about to lay you out!
ZedΩ: This has taken a turn... Allow me to make the most of it and test your power.
[STRIKE]
BB: This guy has always rubbed me the wrong way! You...philanderer! What are you even doing out here, jerk?!
ZedΩ: Now this is interesting... That's quite a strange Septima you have.
Serpentine: Hmm... It takes on the form of departed souls... Could its power be derived from "magical words"...? That Septima may have some magical potential regarding curses and hexes.
ZedΩ: Now that you mention it, that Adept does have a peculiar way of talking. It might be a side-effect of his Septima.
Serpentine: I believe it's the other way around... His words are affecting his Septima.
BB: Heeey! You bozos! Don't get your mack on while you're fighting me!!
Serpentine: ...No one's getting their "mack on." Whatever that means.
ZedΩ: My apologies! I know you asked me a question, but I'm afraid I can't answer!
BB: ...Then it's toodles to you! I'm gonna beat the stuffing out of you!!
ZedΩ: I'd rather avoid butting heads with the Dragon Saviors for now...but if it's a fight you're looking for, I will oblige! Illuminate the world! Golden Trillion!! Bestow upon this Grim Reaper a ray of your enlightenment!
[If BB wins]
BB: That was just a taste of what it's like to be unpopular! Don't you forget it!
==Post-Mission Event==
―Inside the Bureau of Dragon Saviors' office.
Kirin: So Zed suddenly appeared and beat the living daylights out of you? BB... Are you sure it wasn't an illusion?
BB: Yeeeowch...it still stings! I'm 120% sure! You really have that little faith in me?!
Kirin: Well, it's not that I don't believe you, just... If it really was him, what in the world was he doing...?
Cayman: Hmm... Maybe he was looking for a sparring partner?
Kirin: Yeah, no. He's not you.
BB: All those ATEMS cats should've gone home by now, right? I bet they're up to something dastardly again!
Apollo: ...We don't have much information on the situation. It's hard to cast any suspicions at the moment.
Shiron: Do you think they have some special reason for it...?
Kirin: ...Talking about it all day won't do us any good. We'll just have to catch them and make them talk ourselves. Bureau of Dragon Saviors—all teams dispatch!
----
ZedΩ: With what Serpentine managed to gather, we now have 3... And we have 6 more locations to investigate. Though I must say, I'm sure I'll regret letting the Dragon Saviors see me.
Serpentine: It's possible that the Knights' activities have also been discovered.
ZedΩ: We must exercise caution as we recover the rest... Everyone, be on the lookout!
Sistina: Understood.
Prado: You can count on me!
Grazie: Aye aye, sir!
(Typos are part of the game script and marked with a *)
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