Awaken, Star Savior

**Chapter 0 - Awaken, Star Savior** (第０章 - 目覚めよ、救星主) is the prologue chapter before the start of Arc 1, Chapter 1 in Main Story, it does not have any stages to play except for scene 8, and merely contains pure dialogue.

The prologue introduces the universe, its inhabitants, and the awakening of the hero - Star Savior, the player character.

Next Chapter: **Connection Missing**

## Dialogue

### Prologue 1

The girls in the dream were happy. The rich bounty of nature. The smiles of many people. The calm days. It was so dazzling that it gave a warm light to my chest.
I had a dream, a dream of battles...
The girls in the dream were desperate. They were trying to protect their happy days from the sudden catastrophe. They did not hesitate to use their weapons, brilliance fading, they are hurt.
It was so sad that it brought a bitter pain to my chest.
Help them... anyone... please help them...
Even though I knew it was a dream, I desperately grasped for it. I couldn't say anything. It's so sad. I couldn't say anything.
I want to help them. I want to respond to their voice.
But what should I do?
???: Open your eyes... Open...
Eh?
???: Wake up... Please wake up...
Should I... open my eyes? If I wake up, can I save the girls in my dreams?
???: You can, because you are the chosen child of the Star's Light.
???: You are the last hope sent to save this world's future.
???: Those who guide us **Jewel Princesses** and drive off the threat of **Zolne**.
???: Now, the time has come...
???: Awaken, **Star Savior**!

### Prologue 2

 ???: Kyah!?
 ???: Seraphinite, are you okay?
Seraphinite: That's okay. Miss Aqua Aura. I'm just surprised that's all... Ahah, Hahahahaha.
Aqua Aura: Here, hold my hand.
The voices of these people... sounds so familiar... That's right! It may be the voice that asked me to wake up...
Seraphinite: However, thank goodness. It's awake now.
Aqua Aura: When I found it, I thought it have stopped breathing.
Seraphinite: Wha?! Miss Aqua Aura!?
Aqua Aura: Because I really thought that.
Aqua Aura: In the first place, I couldn't believe that there exists a **light spring** in the depths of this forest.
Seraphinite: Yeah, that's right...
Aqua Aura: So, a **human** is sleeping in here. Not that I didn't believe in the dream that you saw, but witnessing the dream to become real still completely surprises me.
Aqua Aura: I mean... what exactly is it, a **human**? You aren't a '**zolne**, are you?
Seraphinite: Not possible that it's a **zolne**! **Zolne** cannot sleep like that right in the middle of a **light spring**. They'll disintegrate and disappear in no time at all!
Aqua Aura: But it's the same for **humans**, right?
Aqua Aura: **Light spring**, is a place where the power of the stars condensate, it is a source of energy for us **jewel princesses**, but it is very toxic for ordinary creatures, that's what senior Tourmaline told us in the clinic.
Seraphinite: So... is it like us, a **jewel princess**?
Seraphinite: ...
Aqua Aura: ...
*\*Glare. Incoherent words, glare.\**
Seraphinite: I feel that its physical structure is different from us...
Aqua Aura: Probably because it's a man. Do you know about genders? Humans have distinct gender differences.
Seraphinite: Oh, so it's a man, so that means...
Seraphinite: The part that pops out of it is uh, a cccccco.........!?
Aqua Aura: Yeah, I know ri-?! Guhyahhhhhhhh....?!
Speaking of which... I was still naked... When I was pointed out by another person about it again, I suddenly became very embarrassed. Yikes!
Seraphinite: S-something! Please wear something!
As much as I desperately wanted clothes at this point, there was no such thing...
*\*Glimmer\** Huh?!
Seraphinite: Somehow it fabricated the starlight into a set of clothes...
Aqua Aura: It has the same ability as us **jewel princesses**! **Humans** cannot manipulate starlight at all.
Seraphite: B-but, isn't it a male human? There should only be females for **jewel princesses**, so why is a male human...
So is Aqua Aura talking to Seraphinite? The two girls kept twisting their noodles, but I am just as confused as they are.
As soon as I woke up from a long dream, I've neither heard of the jargon that's lined up in rapid succession, nor could I ever remember that I could create clothes out of thin air with mysterious abilities. I don't know what it is, and to be honest, I'm panicking.
However, the situation would be uncontrollable if it remained as it was. It was when I tried to hear more information from these girls when...
???: Come over... to this place... to fill something... that is not...
Aqua Aura: What's wrong? You look drowsy suddenly, did you got hurt somewhere?
After I shook my head in denial, I start walking. To the path according to the mysterious voice that echoed in my head.
Seraphinite: Wait, where are you going!?
The girls started chasing me, I am called by them, and I answered them. That I don't know why, but I have to hurry to get there. I can't help but feel that way.
Aqua Aura: You can't!You should know that this place is not inside the area of the town protected by magic barriers!?
Wait... what is this place...?
I know I'm still inside the woods, but why is it so quietly calming down? I can't feel the gentle sunbeams that I dreamed of, nor can I hear the birds sing.
Even when I got out of that place for the first time, it was clearly abnormal. Something bad is going on about this forest and it is full of it.
The source of the bad feeling immediately appeared in front of me.
Zolne: Rawraaagh!
Abomination. Demon. monster. Things that can't be called ordinary creatures are approaching me, as if they were waiting for all this time.
The monsters, look like ugly, deformed versions of the original creatures, planted around their bodies are eerily shining crystals. From the hostility I felt, I quickly realized that it was aiming for me.
Why did this happen? The monster moved faster than my mouth can start asking questions...
Zolne: Puragghargh!
It was Aqua Aura that repelled the attacking monster. The original innocence has completely left from her face, now filled with the determination of a warrior, and with her sword and shield she is wielding, she keeps the enemy in check.
Aqua Aura: Get behind Seraphinite!
Seraphinite: Over here!
Seraphinite beckons me with the cane held in her hand. The timid face she has shown just now is but a lie, she too faces the enemy with a dignified face.
Seraphinite: This is a **zolne**. This forest... no, this world, is about to be eroded by these guys!
Aqua Aura: We fight to prevent that from happening, we are **jewel princesses**!

### Prologue 3

With regards to my dreams as future visions, I lapped up that idea immediately. After all, I had a similar dream in my sleep. I could only think that there must be something about it.
 Seraphinite: It-it's not really that clear. I heard someone's voice vaguely in my dream, she told me to go to this place immediately. It just repeated without telling me why...
Who is the person in my sleep? What does she need? There was no explanation for that kind of thing. So I was surprised.
Seraphinite: Unlike the fine saints like St. Paraiba and St. Aventurine, I'm just an apprentice. I may have missed the vision's intent.
Aqua Aura: But you are not wrong in the end. You found him as what the vision told you.
Seraphinite: It wasn't a misunderstanding and I'm so relieved. If the vision wasn't real, I would be so sorry for Miss Aqua Aura who took her time to escort me.
Aqua Aura: You don't have to worry about that.
I am convinced that I will get along comfortably with the interaction between these two friendly people.
The being that gave her the vision in her dream feels similar to the being who called me. That being has an overwhelming presence that matches perfectly with what she described. Maybe, she is the same person in my dream.
That being, I have to meet her. She told me there are missing things that has to be completed.
Or perhaps... it's just a false memory. Even though I have the knowledge to held the theory up, I don't have a lead on the unique profile right now. The context is completely missing.
Who am I? I don't know what to do if I don't check it. I couldn't just ignore the vision because it feels dangerous if I did.
Aqua Aura: Very well... until you meet that person, I'll provide you escort.
I smacked my forehead, I told Aqua Aura that I was afraid that I am too annoying for her.
Aqua Aura: You said you can't leave it, right? You don't seem to be used to fighting, and somebody has to protect you to get to your destination. Especially if you are being targeted.
I could not contradict her.

### Prologue 4

 Seraphinite: Maybe it was hidden by the magic barrier. I think it was revealed to welcome him who woke up.
Aqua Aura: Maybe so. I wonder if it's a sanctuary... I can't help but understand that I'm not good at doing that sort of manipulation, and I'm sure it's full of power.
I'm sure it's here. Beyond it, the person who called me is waiting inside.
...!?
???: Come here... Hurry... as soon as possible...
Seraphinite: That voice! It is the voice in the vision I had dreamed of!
Aqua Aura: I heard it too! Yeah, this force sure sounds overpowering...
???: What...? Are you displeased?
Aqua Aura: N-No! It's nothing!
Seraphinite: The voice is more intimidating than the one inside my dream.
???: Erhem... Well, that's fine...
???: The escorts, should refrain from moving beyond this place... From here onwards, you, will proceed alone...
Aqua Aura: Hey, are you really okay alone?
That's okay, I smiled. Up to this point, they both protected me and brought me here. From here on, I have to be brave and proceed.
Aqua Aura: If anything happens, call out for help! I'll run to you as quickly as I can!
After a big wave of my hand at the worried Aqua Aura, I proceed towards the end of the cave.
It's okay, Miss Aqua Aura. I'm sure that the one ahead of us will is a **jewel princess** with starlight so strong that we're incomparable to her.
Aqua Aura: I know, but...
Seraphite: And sure, I think he is the same as well...
Aqua Aura: Eh?
Seraphinite: For a long time, I didn't want to say it because I was afraid I would make a mistake, but when I came to this place, I could finally be convinced. The dream told me how strong the sleeping person is.
Seraphinite: He must be the legendary-

### Prologue 5

A temple filled with pure light. At the innermost is a strange sleeping chamber. She was calling me, and was sleeping peacefully.
After I took a deep satisfying breath, I slowly opened my eyes.
???: For a very long time I've been eagerly waiting for you... The day when you come down here... since forever...
Both Aqua Aura and Seraphinite feels very different in level when compared to her. Each of her words spoken is full of dignity. There was a feeling of tension that made me want to straighten my spine even when looking at her.
However, she feels very gentle. Just facing each other in this way makes me feel at ease. She is a woman with such a strange presence.
Tinctura: My name, is Tinctura. I am one of the pillars of **Regalia**, also known as the **Philosopher's Stone** or **Wrath of the Star**.
Aren't you different from the other jewel princesses that brought me here? She sighed reluctantly, and then gave me a full explanation.
Tinctura: A **jewel princess** is a living being of light born from the gemstones of this world as their nucleus. It uses the light of the stars stored in their gem cores as energy, and when compared to humans have a much longer life and possesses mysterious powers.
When I heard the explanation, I was finally able to understand the pair's remarks from back then. They acted that way because they were different from **humans**, and they were the ones who made sure if I am a **human**.
Tinctura: **Regalia** is one that goes even further than that. It is a carefully selected being crafted as a representative of the **Great Star Spirit**, with a secret stone that contains the crystallized light of the stars itself within their nucleus.
So a **Regalia** is said to be a being who leads **jewel princesses**. Reasonably, the two would feel her overpowering and intimidating.
Come to think of it, the **Great Star Spirit** is said to be an incarnation of light with a tremendous scale, that is dwelling in this world - **Crystal Realm Loderia**. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Spirit is the creator of everything in this world.
Because the **starlight** brought by **Great Star Spirit** is filled in every corner of the world, this world has continued to enjoy life properly.
As she said this --- her expression frowned. It seems the benefits she spoke of had disappeared.
Tinctura: Yes, by a pathogen called **Zolne**.
So its the monsters that have attacked us many times before coming here. But what do you mean by a pathogen?
It's exactly as you think it is, she said.
Tinctura: All of the monsters you saw in this forest are endlessly mutated because they were converted into hosts of the **Zolne**. Regardless if it's an organic creature or an inorganic object, it infects everything to be their host and continues to replicate and reproduce endlessly.
Tinctura: That is the **Zolne**, a virus that is killing this world.
That was the worst thing ever, I exclaimed. Just a few infected will quickly spread to the rest of them, it seems that **Zolne** will continue to multiply until it covers all of the stars.
Tinctura: Of course, such an assault cannot be tolerated. That is why we fight. You must have had a glimpse of it in your dreams.
The dream I had when I was sleeping all the time. Was that what Tinctura had shown? But that was not what surprised me.
It was only fun at the beginning. After that, it was a painful, sad, and unfinished scene. It's not a dream, it's all real.
Tinctura: You... are you crying?
When I was told that, I noticed it for the first time, that I was crying. The tears spilled naturally and I couldn't stop.
Tinctura: My feelings of pain, you can feel it as well? Up till today, you are mourning with my lamentations?
Tinctura: The end of the world, have you ever worried about it?
I don't know. I don't know, but it's painful, I said.
If all those sad scenes happened in reality, I can't leave it alone. I want to do something about it. I can't lock away such despair any more.
I don't know what I can do, but I don't want to be a bystander anymore!
Tinctura: You can...Oh, you certainly can...
With all her heart, she told me this.
Tinctura: That is because, you are the Star **Savior**!
At that moment in time, my heart was lit by a hot ray of light.
*\*Outside\**
Zolne: Grawargh!
 Seraphinite: So it was true that he was being targeted. We have to try and get rid of it before it stops the awakening mission.
 Aqua Aura: I think if we run away here, it might just miss us, what do you think?
Seraphinite: That's mean, Aqua Aura-chan. I'm not going to kill the seeds of hope that might save this world!
Aqua Aura: I knew Seraphinite would say that. Now let's protect them! The awakening of the ray of hope!

### Prologue 6

Without feeling unreasonable or upset. I accepted Tinctura's words instantly. Rather, I was happy to learn that I could do it.
But, what should I do? What can I do as a **Star Savior** to save this world? Tinctura roused me like a kid.
 Tinctura: Be patient. You have yourself a lot of enthusiasm, but you still have plenty to do as the **Star Savior**. First of all, let's finish what you've been asked to do.
That's right. I was here to fill something missing. I was called here for that in the first place.
So what should we do?
Tinctura: So stay calm and sit there. If you don't calm down, we can't begin at all.
Tincura sat down next to me, scolded me and I sat down as I was told. A mysterious scent drifts from her silky hair, and my feelings of impatience gradually calmed down.
Tinctura: I cannot tell how long it will take if I explain them in words. Instead, I will tell you by action directly with my mouth...
I naturally covered my eyes. Tinctura then... gave me a deep kiss.
Tinctura: Mm... mmh.. chu... hmmmh...
The kiss I experienced for the first time was very passionate and gentle. Kind, loving, and compassionate. The overflowing, warm feelings were absorbed in my heart.
It was a sacred oath that I would be with her forever. No matter how much hardship comes from now on, I will never leave her side.

### Prologue 8

 Seraphinite: I must protect it... Our last hope...
Zolne: Gnaarrrl...!?
Seraphinite: Hahh... haaaaa...
Aqua Aura: Thank goodness, we've successfully defended our hope...
They have been here for a long time, protecting the temple where we were. The two were hurt, exhausted, and battered. If I was in my previous form, I could only grate.
*\*Healing light\**
Aqua Aura: That's amazing! My wounds... they've been fully healed!!
Seraphinite: This is the power of the legendary **Star Savior** - the power to inspire all **jewel princesses** and illuminate their stars again with the light of hope!
 Tinctura: Don't be discouraged! You are the first team of **Star Savior**. Fight carefully!
Aqua Aura: Y, yes!
Seraphinite: Yiesh!
Tinctura: Now, feel free to command us, **Star Savior**!

### Prologue 9

 Aqua Aura: That's great, but... who are you?
 Seraphinite: You are the one who called me in the dream, right?
Tinctura: Not even knowing my name... Well, it can't be helped, these children are younger **jewel princesses**.
Aqua Aura: Mmh...!
Tinctura: I am Tinctura, one of the pillars of **Regalia**. Do you now understand who I am?
Seraphinite: **Regalia** - you are THE Master Tinctura!? You are one of the three pillars of **Regalia** that fought in the **War of the Seal** alongside the **Quartet** and the first hero!
Tinctura: Well, for the time being.
Aqua Aura: That's amazing! I have met the legendary Regalia. I'm so excited!
Looking at the reaction between the two people, I realized once again that a **Regalia** belongs to a higher rank than a **jewel princess**.
Seraphinite: So then, the reason Tinctura led me to this place in my dream was to awaken him as the **Star Savior**?
Tinctura: That's right. After all, I was in a deep asleep as well. I could not wake up.
Tinctura: As I have no other options, I had to form a link through the dreams.
Aqua Aura: So, Seraphinite and I were chosen♪
Tinctura: I didn't make any particular choice. It happened by chance.
Aqua Aura: Eh~?! Bummer...
Seraphinite: Makes sense. If you can choose who you liked, you would have summoned the jewel of the jewels, who are famed as heroes. Any one of the **Quartet** or the **Trinity** would easily be better than the two us halflings combined.
Tinctura: No, don't think of yourself so lightly... As of right now, only the two of you are here. It will be a problem if you two are not helping us as escorts.
Seraphinite: Eh? Escort... are we necessary?
Aqua Aura: After all, you two are the legendary **Star Savior** and the **Regalia**, aren’t you? Then, you're much stronger than us...
Tinctura: **Master** does not have any **Armament** to use.
Both: ?!
They both looked at me with alarmed faces, their glare was so painful. But I was aware of it. I lacked the ability to step forward and fight.
Otherwise, I would have been in the front of the two of them, but instead I just sat there on the side.
Tinctura: The power of the **starlight** entrusted to **Master** is unmatched and powerful, but it is for the purpose for recreating the world, not for destroying **Zolne**. As you have experienced first hand, he had just demonstrated on healing your wounds.
Seraphinite: Ah...
Aqua Aura: But, didn't you just helped us with a massive ray of light?
Tinctura: That is the type of immediate support that I provided. The **starlight** I received from **Master** was compressed and radiated all at once. Hmm... we'll call that **Regalia Burst**.
Tinctura: My old wounds has heavily damaged my **Armament**, so I can't equip it. This is the only support attack that I can do at the moment. The downside to that support attack is that I can't use it often.
Aqua Aura: Can't equip it... Does that mean, Master Tinctura is-?!
Tinctura: Yes. I can't fight **Zolne** directly either. It could be possible for me to try and still use my power all out, but considering my current state, I fear terrible damage will spread everywhere, including to myself and my vicinity.
Tinctura: So for now... are you really sure you want me to try it?
Seraphinite: Aaaaabsolutely not!
Aqua Aura: Your title is the **Wrath of the Star**, you would probably destroy this world first before the **Zolne** would fully corrupt this world~!?
The bottom line is that neither I nor Tinctura have any combat power in a direct battle. I have a grand title, but this feels a little miserable.
However, it is impossible to attempt what I cannot do. In order to do what I can, I turned towards the two people, their faces surprised. Please help me - I politely bowed.
Aqua Aura: Hey, please raise your face now!?
Seraphinite: The legendary **Star Savior** shouldn't bow down to us halflings!
Even so, I can only do this much now. I feel it would be annoying to get helped over and over again, but it turns out I still can't do anything at all in the end.
As a **Star Savior**, I am not yet confident of saving the world.
I don't want to waste the power of the starlight entrusted to me.
Aqua Aura: ...
Aqua Aura: I will say it again. Please raise your head, Master.
Seraphinite: We will help you if we can. No, we will definitely help.
Tinctura: ...Then it's decided.
And this is how my journey started. As a **Star Savior** who saves the world, no, there's a long journey to do so.