BEAST TAMER

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*"LAST TRAVEL BEGINNING" and "ACADEMIA STRIFE" redirect here.*

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## **Main Background**

ALICE Mainframe

> *"Carroll's killswitch, the 'PRC', was executed and ALICE began to reinitialize. Meanwhile, Mobius and da Vinci called for the one person who might be able to help. Einstein, a genius Academic who unlocked the mysteries of time travel, rescued the adapter by a hair using the Rosen Bridge, a device capable of time shifting. ALICE was fully initialized shortly after. Many users died due to the forced shutdown of Full Dive. Futhermore, the world fell into chaos due to the collapse of international financial and military systems. A truly unprecedented event in human history. Carroll's destruction of the real world by destruction of ALICE will be realized before long. However, Einstein and the Adapter won't let the world end so easily. After the shift, they find themselves in the 'Era of ACADEMIA's Internal Strife'. The 'Last Travel' to save the future starts on this quiet note.*"
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**BEAST TAMER** is an Ultimate quest released as the first quest in the ALICE/LAST TRAVEL story arc for the Japanese version of Crash Fever (in the Taiwanese version, the quest was labelled as Wizard difficulty instead).

Part 1 of ALICE/LAST TRAVEL also had two story quests associated with it: **LAST TRAVEL BEGINNING** and **ACADEMIA STRIFE**. LAST TRAVEL BEGINNING and the prologues of ACADEMIA STRIFE will be covered here, while the rest is covered on DEAR MY MASTER.

After the events of End of the World, the adapter wakes up in an unknown laboratory. They soon see Einstein, who complains that her head hurts as she remarks that this must be what a time shift feels like. She checks the time and position of where they ended up, and confirms that they are where and when they should be, and she comments that it was good for a first run. She quietly thanks Mobius and da Vinci before letting out a heavy sigh.

Einstein greets the adapter, and says that it has been a while since they last met. She admits that she missed them, and as her eyes begin to tear she tells the adapter to not say anything yet. She says that she knows the adapter must be confused, so she will explain everything bit by bit. She asks if the adapter remembers when this version of her last met, and reminds the adapter that it was during the beta test being held within ALICE. She explains that she had integrated a vast array of logs in the device and was able to reproduce the correct history, which made the adapter's original future the "old generation". She says that this was the first and last time the adapter had spoken with that version of her.

Einstein continues, and says that when she examined the logs in the device, she was able to learn of another her - Trebla - and the history that she went through. Einstein explains that this means she knows both her own history, as well as Trebla's history. Einstein then says that, after she had sent the adapter back to the future, she was going to kill herself in order to take responsibility for having created something so dangerous. She then says that there was something strange she encountered - on the log that the adapter had brought from the future that she was going to erase, she found a "black stain" on the adapter's account data.

Einstein says that this stain seemed to have been something that someone had left on the adapter's account for some purpose. She says that, although at the time, she had no idea what it was for, she could tell there was malicious intentions for doing so, and that it would cause the adapter trouble in the future. She says that she knew that she would have to come save the adapter when they faced that trouble, and thus she decided to stay alive despite believing that she didn't deserve to.

Einstein explains that she used the logs from the future in order to create a new device, and as such time shifting technology was created earlier in this timeline than in Trebla's timeline. She says that she hid the device away and made her body enter a cold sleep. Einstein mentions that she had just been woken up, and was woken by Mobius who had found her outside of ALICE and released her from her long sleep.

Einstein then reveals that Mobius wasn't supposed to wake her up. She says that she created an AI in her own image named Trebla 2, that was meant to monitor ALICE for signs of trouble so she could be awoken when the adapter was in trouble. She then mentions that Trebla 2 was destroyed a long time ago by Carroll. She explains that she had heard from Mobius that the black stain on the adapter's account was a fragment of Carroll that had been stuck to the adapter, and was all that Carroll could spare. Einstein says that both the adapter and herself were fooled by Carroll, and Einstein admits that she had thought Carroll was her friend, and as such she foolishly entrusted Carroll with a letter to give to the adapter in the present. She verifies that the adapter received the letter, and remarks that she knew Carroll could contact the adapter.

She then goes back to the main topic, and says she did end up getting a signal from Trebla 2. By the time she woke up, however, it was after Carroll had used the Primary Reboot Code and ALICE had started to initialized. She explains that, thanks to da Vinci, she was able to recover the adapter before they had disappeared. She then explains the time period they are now in - right after she had originally gone into cold sleep. She clarifies that this means they have travelled to a time period where she was no longer in ALICE, and thus couldn't meet herself. She explains that the place they are now is her secret laboratory that no one else knows of.

Einstein asks the adapter what they think happened in the future after they had time travelled. She explains that the reinitialization of ALICE woudld cause the ruin of many financial and military systems, plunging humanity into unprecedented chaos. She further explains that countless people would die instantly, due to the irregular shutdown of the Full Dive system. She says that militaries would be in turmoil from the lack of information and would likely retaliate against each other, which would bring about the end of the world. Einstein then corrects herself and says that it would be more accurate to say that the world will have already met that end, and thus everyone will die in that future. As tears go down her face, she tells the adapter that they must change the future, and it is a job that only they can do. She says that Mobius and da Vinci had entrusted them with this dream of another future.

Einstein then tells the adapter that she wants to know what happened to her friends, and asks if Rosen had become a tool of Carroll. She remarks that that is strange, as when she checked the logs in Trebla's device, Rosen was recorded as one of the co-developers of the device, hence why it was called a Rosen Bridge. She explains that this means that Trebla had developed the time travel technology with Rosen. She questions in dismay why Rosen ended up becoming Carroll's pawn. She admits that she is afraid to know the reason why, but it should be in her device since it collected records of every event in ALICE that happened while she was in cold sleep.

Einstein says that she will have to rebuild the log and get over the odd feeling she has of "unfamiliar familiarity", and once that is done they can think of the best way to change the future and from which time period they ought to try and do it. She gets in the device and starts to power it up. She begins to say that in some cases it might be better to go to an earlier time period, but before she finishes she finds the device broken. She becomes annoyed that this happened after only one shift.

She apologizes to the adapter for the bad news, but suddenly something shocks her to the point where she asks what is going on. As her face grows pale, she mentions that she has two pieces of bad news. The first is that the device is broken. The second, as she points to a corner of the laboratory, is who the girl in the room with them is.

Einstein points at the girl in dismay, as she states that it should be impossible for anyone else to get in there. She asks the mysterious girl who she is, but the girl remains silent and begins walking closer. Einstein warns the girl to stop and not come any closer. The girl ignores Einstein's orders repeatedly, so Einstein moves to attack. The girl calls for Delilah, and suddenly an AI appears from the girl. Delilah says that she has detected a threat to her owner, and will intercept the attack. Delilah blocks Einstein's attack, and asks the girl if she should continue. The girl tells Delilah to calm Einstein down. Delilah acknowledges the order, and attacks Einstein further.

Delilah asks the girl once again if she should continue, but Einstein asks them to stop. The girl thanks Delilah and orders her to return. Delilah acknowledges the command, and seems to disappear into the girl. Einstein, identifying the girl as an AI, asks how she managed to get into the laboratory. The girl starts by referring to the group as Einstein and the adapter, which shocks Einstein as it should be impossible. Einstein explains that, at this point in ALICE, there is no adapter yet, and the person who would become the adapter has not come to ALICE yet. She asks the girl where she came from.

The girl points to the Rosen Bridge, and says that she came with the two on board the device. Einstein frantically says that must be a lie, as there is no way that could have happened. The girl insists that it isn't a lie, but Einstein points out that the girl's account is clearly an AI, and as such the memory should be directly connected to ALICE and thus there is no way the AI could remember the future. The girl explains that her memory log was ported into the device, and that is where her memory is being drawn from. She admits that the log seems somewhat broken, as some of her memories are faded and others she can't recall at all. Einstein just looks on, dumbfounded.

The girl says that she remembers what it is that she needs to do - kill Carroll, and get the help of the adapter and Einstein to do so. Einstein asks if the girl really did come from the future. She asks once again to clarify - did the girl really come with them from Carroll Space to the past with them. The girl reiterates that yes, she did. Einstein asks if this means the girl was in Carroll Space, and asks where she came from. The girl admits that she doesn't remember, and says that when she came to her senses she was clinging to the Rosen Bridge. Einstein asks the girl for her name, and she says that she is just a standard AI girl, so they can call her "A".

Einstein goes over what A said one more time, specifically how A remembered her purpose. A confirms that that is what happened. Einstein questions A on her goal to kill Carroll - specifically, does she plan to kill the Carroll of the time period they are presently in. A says she can't - Carroll is currently hiding in this time period, and thus they can't kill him. She remarks that they only chance they have is when Carroll's true self is revealed. Einstein asks how they can do it, and A suggests planting a time bomb in Carroll Space. Einstein asks what she means, and A explains that it is a bomb that will travel to the future and detonate there. She further explains that Carroll Space is the core of ALICE and what connects Carroll to the Liddell Algorithm that serves as the basis for ALICE. She says that Carroll uses the Liddell Algorithm to gain immense power, so they will need to disable it in the future and set the time bomb in the current time period.

Einstein is surprised by A's explanation, and asks how they could trust A in the first place. Einstein mentions that she has been working under the assumption that Carroll does not know that the time travelling equipment was completed, as otherwise Carroll would have used it to rewrite history. She admits that she considered the possibility that Carroll knew before, as she has little doubt that it was Carroll that tried to prevent her from waking up from her cold sleep. A asks what Einstein is trying to say, and Einstein said that if Carroll knew time travelling was possible, he might have sent someone to follow them to the past and finish them off.

A states that the first part of Einstein's statement makes logical sense, but she points out that Carroll did not know about Einstein's time travel equipment. She states that even she herself didn't know, as she was surprised when they actually traveled through time. She then states that the second half of Einstein's statement does not make any logical sense. If she had wanted to kill them, Delilah would have been more than strong enough to do the job. They just stare at each other silently for a while. A just says that her purpose is to change the future of ALICE and the world with them. Einstein gives in and decides that A has a point, so she will trust her for now. She then asks A to explain her strategy.

A starts to explain, and says that if they set a time bomb in Carroll Space in the current era, they will need to make sure Carroll is unaware of the bomb's existence until the time comes in the future. As such, they will need to set it in the innermost space of Carroll Space. A says that this is where she needs Einstein and the adapter's help. Einstein remarks that it would be very difficult to infiltrate that far, and that it would not be possible unless they shut down the security system of ALICE completely. A asks if it is possible, and Einstein says that it is fortunate that they traveled to the time period that they did.

Einstein explains that the only person who might be able to do so is still within ALICE at this point in time. A acknowledges what Einstein says, and suggests that they get in contact with this person. Einstein then says to A that time bombs are dangerous and they can't fully rely on it - just look at the state of her device even now. She explains that if they are off by even 1 second, everything will have been for naught. A concedes Einstein's point, and asks if she has any alternatives. Einstein suggests that they use voice recognition, so that she can trigger the bomb at will in the future. A remarks that it is no wonder that Carroll viewed Einstein as dangerous if she can think up plans like this. A agrees to the strategy.

Einstein says that she will begin the preparations. She states that they will set the bomb in Carroll Space in the current time period, travel to the future, detonate the bomb via voice recognition, and stop Carroll from using the Primary Reboot Code. A explains that there are two other things they need to do. One of them is to stop the "Important Announcement" by Carroll's Apostles so that it doesn't cause the world to devolve into panic, and the other is to make sure that Einstein is woken up from cold sleep slightly faster. Einstein agrees that the strategy won't work if the timing is the same as before. She says that she understands all the main points in their goals.

A asks Einstein to say more about the person she mentioned before. Einstein explains that the person currently controlling ALICE's security system is a genius known as Alberti. She remarks that Alberti can be a bit of an airhead at times, but regardless she would be the only one able to shut down the security system. A acknowledges this, and says that they will go contact her. Einstein stops her for a moment, and says that there is a slight problem. She explains that the time period they are currently in is the Era of ACADEMIA's Internal Strife.

Einstein explains that she had shut herself off in her laboratory from the time of the beta test until she went into cold sleep so no one would find out about the time travelling technology. She explains that she learned about the outside world through Trebla's log, and if history hasn't changed, today should be the final arguments between the Reformationists and Gratificationists factions of ACADEMIA. She says that Alberti is the leader of the Gratificationists, and will lose the argument and leave ALICE shortly afterwards. A says that they don't have any time to waste, and Einstein agrees.

Einstein asks the adapter to go with A and contact Alberti. She says that members of ACADEMIA should be gathering at a facility known as the ACADEMIA Auditorium. Einstein then says that she herself will remain in the laboratory to help speed up the repair of the time shifting device, but she admits that she doesn't know how long it will take. She also says that if the "Missing Academic" suddenly returned, it would cause quite an uproar. A acknowledges what they need to do. Einstein advises them to be careful, as interfering in the past can have drastic and unforeseen consequences in the future.

Before they leave, Einstein asks them to wait a moment. She apologizes for her carelessness, and explains that one will need an ACADEMIA attribute in order to enter the Auditorium - there is no other way for them to enter. Einstein tells the adapter that she will invite them to ACADEMIA by using her Academic authority. She then corrects herself, saying that since it will require approval from specific members, she will just hack the system instead. She quickly does the process, and the adapter's appearance suddenly changes to one that looks much more academic. Einstein explains that the adapter should now have the ACADEMIA attribute, and gives the adapter a name to use - Laue. A asks what she will do, and Einstein says she will be Laue's AI. A and Laue then leave, while Einstein tells them to return immediately upon finishing their task.

A and Laue soon arrive at the main gate to the ACADEMIA auditorium. The verification system checks for Laue's ACADEMIA attribute, and once it verifies, it grants access and asks Laue to sign and recite an oath. Laue waits for a moment, and A asks what they are doing, as they will be viewed as suspicious if they don't recite the oath quickly. Laue recites the oath, and the verification system confirms it before asking Laue to sit down in the Auditorium. A looks at the crowd and notices Newton, da Vinci, Mobius, and Hempel on one side. She recognizes that group as being the Reformationists, and suggests that they sit on the other side. She suggests that the person sitting in the center must be Alberti, and suggests to Laue that they sit beside her.

A and Laue sit down next to Alberti, who remarks that they are new faces. A mentions that it is an honor to meet Alberti, and explains that Laue had just become a member of ACADEMIA. Alberti remarks that A is quite the fascinating AI, and says that it is always good to receive more supporters. She welcomes Laue to ACADEMIA, and A thanks Alberti on behalf of Laue. Alberti says that A looks so human it is amazing, and praises Laue for their work on their AI.

A voice suddenly tells the crowd to get silent. Schrödinger says that, since everyone seems to be there, they ought to begin. A whispers to Laue that they should wait until the debate has finished before asking Alberti anything. Schrödinger says that it is time to start the 21st ALICE Debate regarding the plans for how it should develop. Schrödinger says that, as usual, he will act as the moderator. He explains that they have argued at length about the future of ALICE, and today they will reach the conclusion of their arguments. Schrödinger asks who will be the first speaker.

Mobius stands up, and says that she will begin. Mobius says that, as she has stated before, it could be said that ACADEMIA is no longer responsible for the progress of ALICE. While ALICE was created as an entertainment space, it has long grown past it's infancy and has started to evolve on its own. Hempel stands up and presents a question to the Gratificationists: what do they think the current expectations of ALICE from the outside are? He asks if they really have a right to keep ALICE "locked up in a cage" and limited from reaching it's true potential just in the name of entertainment. He explains further that it is a fact that society needs further development of ALICE, and ALICE is continuing to expand in order to fulfill that. He states that the Reformationists have concluded that they can't stop this transformation of ALICE.

Alberti remains silent, but one of the Gratificationists speaks out and asks how Hempel could say something so irresponsible. Another member, referring to the first one as Seton, points out that shouting out like that will only hurt their cause. Seton suggests that the second member, who he calls Fabre, to say it instead. Fabre speaks to Schrödinger and requests that he have the floor. Schrödinger grants the request. Fabre, continuing what Seton said, says that Hempel is acting as if the Academics hold no responsibility. He argues that, since ALICE is not a human being, letting it act according to its own free will will not end well. He asks if Hempel will concede that ALICE is nothing more than humanity's invention, and then argues that as such humans must remain in control of it, as it is their responsibility to do so.

Hempel refuses, and says that the Gratificationists have misinterpreted his statement. Newton speaks to Schrödinger and requests the floor, which he grants to her. Newton points out that the Reformationists aren't stupid, and that they are making plans to be able to keep control. She says that there should be no problem if the Academics can control ALICE. Fabre just laughs, and says that "that" preparation will never work. Kronecker stops Fabre, and asks to speak instead. She asks Alberti for permission, and Alberti says she can go ahead so long as she properly articulates her argument.

Kronecker says that the very point they are arguing against is the preparation that Newton speaks of. She says that this isn't a simple lie on the Reformationists' part, and asks what their intentions are in making secret connections with international governments and organizations. Da Vinci asks Kronecker to calm down, and points out that they weren't intentionally hiding anything. She says that they must agree that proper control of ALICE is reliant on understanding the outside world, but Kronecker rejects the claim as she says ALICE was built for entertainment, and thus that shouldn't be required. Kronecker states that she would hate for such things to make their way into ALICE, while tears go down her face.

D'Alembert asks if this is really the time to start crying, and Halley says she should stop lest people begin to think that the Gratificationists are a bunch of children. Rosen tells the two to stop, saying that they are the ones acting like children. He says that the Reformationists and Gratificationists are both part of ACADEMIA, and they ought to respect each other. Halley apologizes, and Schrödinger asks that everyone refrain from making insulting remarks.

Schrödinger then asks Alberti if she has anything to say, and she begins by standing up silently. She addresses the other side as her friends, and admits that the Gratificationists' assertions are like "a candle flickering in the wind", a statement which shocks and dismays Kronecker and Seton. Alberti asks them to sit down, and continues. She explains that she was part of the first generation of ACADEMIA, and that she laid the foundation of ALICE. She says it was their dream job, and thus they poured all their heart and soul into making it come to fruition. The Reformationists just look on silently. Alberti states that she now regrets having contributed to such a scary thing, and even views it as a sin. She points out that ALICE grew at an alarming rate, due to the zealous way the Reformationists have acted. She says that many organizations and even governments have set up in ALICE, and there is even discussions of incorporating banking systems.

Newton agrees that is true, but asks what her point is. Alberti says she knows how the Reformationists feel - they want to expand ALICE and make it a place for humanity to work instead of just to play. Mobius says that is what they believe, as they think there is enormous potential in what ALICE can achieve for humanity. Alberti points out that there must be a limit in such potential, a line that they must not cross. She argues that, if ALICE fell into the hands of weapon manufacturers or militaries, she could never forgive it. She then apologizes for raising her voice on the last statement.

Da Vinci says that Alberti's point is something that they can all agree on. She says that, as ALICE continues to develop, maintaining ethics will be crucial. Alberti says that they are being overly optimistic. Da Vinci asks how so, and Alberti states that while she has a deep respect for her, she believes that the worst evils of humanity can easily defeat any ethical approach. Da Vinci argues that they don't share that view, but Alberti assures her that it will happen. Da Vinci says that is just something they can't agree on.

Alberti asks everyone to think about what will happen to ALICE if it continues to expand as it has, and points out that it will "swallow" the outside world. She asks who will take over ALICE when that time comes. She asks if they want the ALICE that they created to become something used to destroy the real world, and says that they have an immense responsibility to prevent such an outcome by preventing ALICE from taking this direction. Newton asks if that is really the best that all of her arguments can possibly reach. Alberti, dejected, admits defeat as she can't convince them any further.

Newton asks Alberti what she meant when she asked who will take over ALICE when it encompasses the outside world, and who in particular was she thinking of. Newton points out that it would clearly be them, as the brightest minds in the world are already inside of ALICE. She asks Alberti who else could possibly take over ALICE. Alberti calls Newton out as being arrogant, and says that thinking so highly of themselves could be their downfall. She asks if there really is no way to convince them.

Newton suddenly calls out to Laue and A, and asks if they have something to say; otherwise, the debate will end there. Schrödinger asks Laue if there is anything they wish to say, but when he doesn't recognize them he checks the records. He calls out to Laue by name and asks who is with them, and A responds that she is Laue's AI. Newton says that she hasn't heard of Laue before, and says to forgive her as she checks their account real quick. However, upon doing so, she is shocked by what she sees. She asks out loud if Laue was actually invited to ACADEMIA by Einstein.

Rosen stands up in surprise, and da Vinci asks if Laue knows where Einstein is. A commotion begins in the Auditorium, as members ask if they mean the Einstein as the first generation Academic that had disappeared, while another says that they heard Einstein had died. Alberti says she recalled Laue saying they were new to Academia, and Mobius asks if this means that Laue had contacted Einstein recently. Some people in the crowd wonder if this means that Einstein was actually a Gratificationist. Many members start heading towards Laue and A for answers, while a dismayed Schrödinger says that this situation is impossible for him to moderate. He tells everyone that they should change the decision date, but nobody listens to him.

A tells Laue that it would be best for them to run away before they get in trouble by being surrounded. Rosen desperately calls out to Laue and begs them to tell him where Einstein is, but Laue quickly flees with A. A suggests to Laue that they hide for now and then talk to Alberti in private, but Rosen continues to shout from afar to Laue, saying that he just wants to see Einstein again.

After a few minutes have passed, A looks around and says that it seems things have died down. She says they need to speak with Alberti, but suddenly someone tells them to wait one moment. Seton appears, and asks who Laue really is. Fabre and Kronecker walk up as well, and Fabre asks if Einstein sent them to join their side, and if so he wants all of the details. Kronecker asks if Laue is a spy, and Seton agrees that it seems very suspicious. Fabre states that having someone so suspicious on their side will only cause problems for them.

A speaks for Laue and says that they understand the claims of the Gratificationists, and that they intend to fight for their ideals. Kronecker tells A to be quiet, and says that she is speaking to Laue. When Laue doesn't respond, Seton asks if Laue is mute, and that this just makes him look even more suspicious. Fabre states that he has had enough of the Reformationists' tactics, and as such they will resort to force to get answers. Seton calls out his support AI Lobo to help fight. A tells Laue that it is too dangerous, and that they need to get out of there. Kronecker blocks the way, saying that they won't escape. A orders Delilah to help, and Delilah suddenly appears to intercept the attacks. Seton asks just how rich Laue is if they happen to have two AI. Seton then calls upon the other two to join him in fighting, while A tells Laue to get ready.

Laue, A, and Delilah first fight against Seton and Lobo. As Seton puts up a difficult fight, he insists that confessing is the only choice that Laue has. However, Laue, A, and Delilah manage to overpower Seton and defeat him.

They continue to fight against Fabre in COMPOUND EYES and Kronecker in DEAR MY MASTER.

## Post Quest Blurbs

* **LAST TRAVEL BEGINNING**
	+ **TIME IS STILL MOVING**
		- **Another Einstein:** The ones named Trebla and Einstein, who performed time shift experiments, are the same person in different existences.
	+ **A GIRL**
		- **AI and ALICE:** The memory and personality of AIs in ALICE are stored in ALICE as data and can be reproduced by pulling out said data.
	+ **THE NAME OF 'L'**
		- **Academia Attribute:** Accounts with the Academia Attribute are granted access to the Academia Auditorium and to modify data for research.
* **ACADEMIA STRIFE**
	+ **AUDITORIUM**
		- **Academia Auditorium:** It's Academic custom to gather in the Academia Auditorium and have discussions in Academic Conferences.
	+ **THREE SHADOWS**
		- **Alberti's Foresight:** Alberti, who laid the foundation of ALICE, thought that if it assimilates too much, the system and the world would be in danger.
* **BEAST TAMER**
	+ **[Ultimate]**
		- **Seton and Fabre:** The famous duo of Seton and Fabre, contributed greatly to the development of creature mechanics in the game content of ALICE.