Granblue Story Archives

To Io, the magic power overflowing from the mechanical monsters is further proof of the archduke's involvement. Gran and company continue to encourage her as they search the factory for the archduke.

The mechanical monsters lying in wait for the crew are enough to convince Io that her master, the archduke, is ahead.

But she also realizes something else: the archduke must be waiting within the deepest part of the cavern.

There's no mistaking the magical energy from these machines... My master made them. I'm sure of it!

Vyrn

This archduke guy sure makes some wicked stuff!

I want to believe in you, Master...

Rackam

Io... We won't know what's going on down here until we see it with our own two eyes. You love this master of yours, right?

Yeah...

Vyrn

All right then! Let's get goin', Gran!

Gran and company defeat monsters left and right, protecting Io as she searches desperately for her teacher.

Rackam

There's that sleazeball from earlier! No way we're losing to them!

Master! Where are you? You are here, aren't you?

Vyrn

Gran, stick close to Io! Somethin' tells me a single mage isn't gonna be able to handle this alone!

Monster

Groaar!

Katalina

The moment of truth has arrived! Allow me to protect you!

As the crew progresses through the underground factory, Lyria senses a powerful presence. Io discovers some old Draph bones and realizes they're the remnants of the workers who populated the factory in ancient times.

Katalina

Take that!

Drang

Aw, thanks guys! You shouldn't have! Thank you, thank you!

Katalina

We're not here to protect you, you buffoon!

Vyrn

We can't let him throw us off our game right now, Katalina!

Katalina

You're right... Stay sharp!

Master... Where are you?

Eek!

Rackam

Are these... Draph bones?

It can't be... Are they the master's? No... that's impossible...

Katalina

Relax, Io. They're incredibly old and weathered.

Um, r-right... I mean...

I knew that! Obviously!

Vyrn

Did the Astrals force Draphs to work here?

They probably attracted attention for their strength and dexterity...

Katalina

Let's meet this archduke of yours. He may just be able to explain what's going on here.

Lyria senses a tremendous force from deep within the underground factory. Gran and company are shocked by its sheer size.

Lyria

I'm sensing a surge of power from... something big...

Rackam

Tch... Looks like that bad feeling of mine was spot on.

Katalina

Is it a primal beast, Lyria?

Lyria

I don't know... What is this?

Lyria

I can't... hear its voice...

What in the skies has my master been creating?

In the deepest part of the underground factory, with Gran and company at her side, Io is finally reunited with her master, the archduke. Io calls out to him in desperation but is met with a cold, determined response.

Rackam

All right! That monstrosity we're after is dead ahead!

Katalina

Rackam, don't forget! Our goal is to take the archduke into custody!

Vyrn

That dubious duo led us on a wild goose chase but now they're gone? Watch it, guys!

I'm going to be able to see you again, right, Master? You're... in there, right?

Lyria

It'll all be okay, Io. I'm sure it'll all work out... Gran will see to it!

???

...

Rackam

Is that... an iron giant?

Katalina

L-Lyria, I need answers. Is this a primal beast?

Lyria

It's—

Vyrn

Get a load of the size of that thing! It's gotta be a primal beast, right?

Master? Are you here? Master?

Tzaka the Great

You've arrived at last, I see. This foolish disciple of mine...

What are you doing, Master? Let's go home! Together!

Tzaka the Great

If you've made it this far, Io, you must have seen them, yes? The corpses of my kinsmen, long forgotten.

The Draph bones we found on the way here...

Tzaka the Great

My brethren were made servants of the Astrals during the War.

Tzaka the Great

They created primal beasts here. The craftspeople who work here today are descendants of those hardworking souls. They stole the technology of the Astrals and made it their own.

...

Tzaka the Great

This iron giant is a remnant of the dream they shared to fly the flag of rebellion and take back what was rightfully theirs.

Tzaka the Great

Colossus... A primal beast forged in steel to deliver my people from bondage!

Tzaka the Great

I will finish what they started by breathing the breath of life into it... at any cost!

Master...

Tzaka the Great

Storytime is over. Proceed no further. Ignore me at your peril, for I will show no mercy even to you.

Io is stricken with grief upon being rejected by her master, and Lyria tells her what she sensed in the archduke's heart. Io resolves to confront the archduke once again and promises to bring him home even if that means defeating him in combat.

Oh, Master... What would drive you to do this? It was like you couldn't even see me...

I was so sure he'd understand if I could just speak to him directly... What am I supposed to do now?

Lyria

I can finally hear it, Io.

Huh?

Lyria

The giant... is crying. It slept for such a long time... and now it's been awakened for the sake of something horrible.

Lyria

The archduke is crying too, deep down. So let's save him... together! Me and Gran are with you!

Within a deep, dark ravine, Io once again confronts the archduke.

Tzaka the Great

So, Io. Even you have decided to steal this away from me, have you?

Master... It's time to wake up.

Tzaka the Great

Excuse me?

The nightmare is over... You can stop now, okay? The Astrals are gone.

Tzaka the Great

This is all I've ever wanted. My kinsmen died with hearts full of regret all so that they could see their dream become reality.

It's not a dream. It's a nightmare... and I'm going to shatter it!

Master! Today I'm going to surpass you! I'm going to free you from your nightmare!

And when I do... I'll release you from the tragedies of the past!

Cornered, the archduke activates the primal beast Colossus. To return him to his senses, Gran and company face the iron giant together.

Tzaka the Great

My dream has been trampled? It's not... going to come true?

It's time to give up, Master. It was all just a bad dream.

Tzaka the Great

You mean to tell me that my dream... the deepest desire of my ancient kinsmen... that sublime merging of art and ultimate technology... has been shattered?

Master!

Tzaka the Great

Never!

Tzaka the Great

I'll never give up! I... I must fulfill the dream of my brethren!

Katalina

This shaking... It can't be!

Colossus

...!

Vyrn

The archduke activated Colossus!

Tzaka the Great

Oho... You've awakened at last, my precious Colossus!

Master, I'm begging you! Look at it! Do you see how sick and twisted it looks being forced to awaken in this era? It's so... sad!

Is this what your ancestors wanted? It's not, is it? Is it?

Tzaka the Great

Heheh... Heheheh! No one can stop you, my mighty Colossus! Bwahahaha!

Oh, Master...

Katalina

Io... There's nothing else we can do.

Katalina

We have to defeat that iron giant... and force the archduke to open his eyes.

Tzaka the Great

I won't let you or the empire lay so much as a finger on my Colossus!

Vyrn

It's gonna be okay, Io! Gran's here... we're all here! There's no way we can lose!

Io vows to restore the archduke to his old, smiling self by defeating Colossus even if it's his dearest work.

Vyrn

One more push! Just take out the giant's body and we're done!

Master... You taught me that magic exists to make people happy.

Tzaka the Great

...

It might be your dream... It might be a wish from long ago, but... I'm going to defeat that giant.

Tzaka the Great

So that's your answer?

Yes. You're not smiling after all. So I'm sorry, Master, but... I'm your disciple.

I learned so much from you... and this time... It's my turn!

Just watch me, Master. I'm gonna use the best, strongest magic I have to bring back your smile... just the way you taught me!

Lyria

(You can do it, Io!)

Drang

What do you think? They're doing good work out there, don't you think?

Black Knight

Not bad... Lyria seems to be considerably shaken as well.

Black Knight

But she's still not ready. Her destination remains distant. We won't be able to bring her back for some time...

The archduke regains his senses and kindly sends Io off on a new journey. Based on what the archduke has to say, Gran and company decide to make the Auguste Isles their next destination.

Katalina

Did we get it?

Tzaka the Great

Aaghh... My dream... my giant... It's crumbling before my eyes...

Master?

Master, watch out!

Tzaka the Great

What's this? The giant... protected me? It should have been immobile!

Huff... huff... huff...

The shattered giant responds to Io's voice, protecting Tzaka before finally dying.

Black Knight

I suspected as much. Still... that was certainly interesting.

Black Knight

In light of the situation, I will overlook your infidelities to the empire, Archduke Tzaka.

Black Knight

Lyria... Gran... I look forward to our next encounter.

???

Look forward...

Drang

See you later! Time to clock out for the day! Adios!

Sturm

We'll settle this... next time.

Rackam

Hey! Hold it right there! Where do you think you're going?

Katalina

Let them go, Rackam! Right now our priority is apprehending the archduke!

The archduke sleeps for three days straight following the incident, with Io watching over him the entire time.

Tzaka smiles gently as he awakens from the ordeal, almost as if he's a completely different person.

Tzaka the Great

I've put you all through so much. I can offer nothing but apologies.

Tzaka the Great

What have I done...

Lyria

Your feelings got through to the giant, Archduke! That's why it protected you...

That's right, Master! You've done enough.

Tzaka the Great

Is that so? Heheh...

Lyria

I'm so happy your teacher is back, Io.

Lyria, Gran... Thank you so much... Sniff...

Vyrn

You may have beaten that Colossus, but you're still a crybaby...

Sniff... Quiet! But you're right. This is no time for tears.

The empire messed up the island and manipulated my master into doing all sorts of horrible things.

Does the empire do this kind of stuff on the other archipelagos too?

Katalina

From what I've seen, the Erste Empire doesn't know the meaning of the word humane.

Katalina

They'll do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. The ends always justify the means.

I see. Master, I... I think I want to—

Tzaka the Great

I know. Follow your heart, Io.

Tzaka the Great

The empire's brought a lot of misery to a lot of people... It's time to beat the empire to a pulp and give those victims something to smile about!

Right! I've decided, Gran... I'm coming with you!

I'm a disciple of Tzaka the Great! I refuse to sit around when there's work to be done!

Vyrn

Huh? You're comin' with us?

I am! So how about a cease-fire, lizard?

Vyrn

For the last time, I'm not a lizard! Say somethin', Gran!

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Welcome aboard, Io.

Thanks! I'm gonna show you the best magic you've ever seen!

Vyrn

Should I be scared?

I bet that scaly skin of yours would make for some good armor.

Vyrn

Eeep!

Tzaka the Great

I know she's a handful, but I'm trusting you to look after her.

Tzaka the Great

Ah. That reminds me. I forgot to mention this, but I have a gift and a message for you.

Tzaka the Great

Here... You're collecting these, yes?

Katalina

This is... a piece of the sky map!

Tzaka the Great

When I came to, it was in my hand. Perhaps this was one final gift from Colossus.

Lyria

Thank you, sir...

Tzaka the Great

Don't mention it. It's better off in your hands. As for the message...

Tzaka the Great

Apparently the Black Knight and that girl are trying to do something on Auguste.

Katalina

The Auguste Isles... That blue, aquatic island chain, eh?

Gran's journey now leads the crew to Auguste, the island of water, where new encounters await.

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