Granblue Story Archives

Gran and the crew rely on Lyria sensing Leviathan's power to track down Orchis. But with the power growing faint, they must hurry.

Lyria follows Leviathan's power, leading the crew closer to Orchis.

Lyria

We have to hurry... I can feel it growing fainter.

Lyria

We'll have no way to find her if it disappears!

Katalina

We have to get to the Black Knight before she leaves Lumacie.

Katalina

If she gets off the ground, it's going to be impossible for us to keep up the chase.

Vyrn

Then let's get moving! Hop to it, Gran!

An endless stream of monsters slows the crew's progress. Rosetta says the Black Knight introduced monsters into the forest to trip up the crew.

Monster

Groooar!

Eugen

Monsters, huh? And tougher than usual from the looks of things.

Rosetta

This is the Black Knight's work. She's certainly outdone herself this time.

Rosetta

She brought them especially for us. They're not native to this forest.

Eugen

They're not native, eh? You seem pretty sure about that.

Rosetta

Of course I am! I know everything there is to know about this forest.

Eugen

Is that so? Sounds like there's plenty more you haven't shared with us yet.

Rosetta

I could say the same of you, couldn't I? Not that we have time to bicker about such things at a time like this.

Eugen

Ha-ha! Got that right! Let's scatter these critters, Gran! Stay sharp!

Lyria no longer senses Leviathan's power. But after revealing how much she knows of the forest, Rosetta offers to guide them to the Black Knight's airship.

Lyria

Oh!

Katalina

What's wrong, Lyria? You aren't hurt, are you?

Lyria

No, I just... can't sense Leviathan's power anymore.

Rosetta

Don't fret, Lyria. Come this way. I'll guide you all from here.

Lyria

Huh? But... how?

Rosetta

Aren't you forgetting something? Who was it that took Orchis from the Black Knight's airship in the first place?

Rosetta

If she wants to leave Lumacie, she'll have to use that airship.

Rosetta

And did you forget? I promised to guide you to where you need to go.

Awesome, Rosetta! You're not just some shady kidnapper after all!

Rosetta

I'm going to remember that, little one...

Yikes...

Rosetta

I'll show you the way. Stay close, now!

Gran and the crew make their way toward the Black Knight's airship. But Rackam has doubts as to whether they should be chasing Orchis in the first place.

Katalina

Rosetta! How long is it going to take us to get to the airship?

Rosetta

Just a teensy bit further... so long as we don't run into any monsters.

Vyrn

Okay! Just keep up the pace, and we'll find the Black Knight in no—

Rackam

Hey, uh... Can I just ask one thing before we get this wild knight chase underway?

Vyrn

What's up? You look like something's bothering you.

Rackam

We're chasing after the Black Knight because she took Orchis, right?

Rackam

But wasn't it our plan to return Orchis to her in the first place?

Rackam

Isn't it safe to say we already accomplished our mission?

Rackam

I'm not sure it's wise to keep sticking our noses where they don't belong at this point.

Katalina

That's... Well... you might be right, actually.

Rackam

And what do we do after we get Orchis back? Take her with us?

Rackam

I'm pretty sure they call that kidnapping. Stop me if I'm wrong...

Lyria

...

Lyria

We... might not have thought this one through...

Lyria

But still... we can't just let her go!

Lyria

I haven't really thought about what we'll do after we get her back... but we can figure that out later!

Lyria

What I do know is that I miss her! And I want to see her! That's why I'm going after her!

Rackam

...

Rackam

Ha-ha! Sounds about right to me! I guess that's that, so let's get back to the chase!

Vyrn

Golly, Rackam! You really had us going there for a second.

Rackam

Sorry about that... But I don't want to let Orchis go either. Lyria and I are on the same page.

Rackam

All I'm saying is... we might've made a pretty stupid choice here.

Rackam

What if we're just marching straight to our deaths?

Rosetta

I have a soft spot for recklessness... It's a better choice than cowardice, anyway.

Rackam

Sorry for wasting everyone's time with my silly questions.

Rackam

We're gonna settle this, Gran! Starting with these monsters right here!

The crew finds the Black Knight and Orchis by the shore of a lake deep within the forest. The Black Knight sends more monsters to attack the crew, hoping to block their path.

Gran and the crew find the Black Knight near a seemingly bottomless lake.

Vyrn

All right! We managed to catch up!

Black Knight

You are all quite persistent... but sadly lacking in intelligence.

Rackam

That's fine by me! Overthinking things doesn't fit my personality anyway!

Lyria

Orchis!

Orchis

...

Black Knight

Threats won't work, I see... You seem to have found some bravery within yourselves since the last time we met.

Katalina

Well it hasn't exactly been a cakewalk. Sometimes a little courage comes in handy.

Black Knight

If you won't back down under threats of harm, then so be it. Sometimes the real thing can be quite an effective teacher.

Black Knight

Now awaken it, little doll. I know it lies here.

Orchis

Huh? B-but...

Black Knight

Stop dallying and awaken it. It is its duty to fight.

Black Knight

It is but a weapon. And weapons have no purpose in a world of peace.

Rosetta

W-wait, Black Knight! You can't possibly mean...

Black Knight

A fine guess, Rosetta! But seeing as this will take some time... I believe there are monsters who wish to play with you right now.

Monster

Groooar!

Hold it right there! You're just trying to run again! Talk about a sore loser!

Vyrn

We didn't come this far just to let her give us the slip again! Let's move, Gran!

The Black Knight uses monsters to fight Gran and the crew without dirtying her own hands. Lyria is worried about the command Orchis was given earlier.

Give up already! You're totally surrounded!

Black Knight

Know your place, little one. Such words are not for the weak to say to the strong.

Lyria

Black Knight... What exactly are you trying to make Orchis do?

Black Knight

Oh, you'll know soon enough. And if you've grown tired of waiting, I know just the thing to entertain you.

Monster

Groooar!

Katalina

Another monster? No slacking, Gran!

By the order of the Black Knight, Orchis awakens the primal beast Yggdrasil from the forest lake.

Lyria

...!
This sensation... It can't be!

Orchis

It's ready...

Black Knight

Very well. Awaken it at once. We mustn't keep it waiting...

Orchis

Okay...

Lyria

W-wait! Don't do it, Orchis! It's sleeping so peacefully! Why wake it?

Orchis

...

Orchis

Wake and see, Supreme Creator...
Humbly we do beg your favor...

Lyria

Orchis!

Orchis

Primal power boldly grows...
Show yourself and crush our foes!

Black Knight

Arise, primal beast Yggdrasil. Give them a taste of your overwhelming might!

Yggdrasil

...

Rosetta

But... it was sleeping so soundly!

Black Knight

Rosetta, power only means something when it's put to use. You understand that as well as anyone, don't you?

Vyrn

The monsters are gathering here in response to Yggdrasil's power!

Eugen

She planned everything down to the last detail... We can't slip anything past her, can we?

Katalina

First things first! We have to clear out the area, Gran!

Lyria is pained to see Orchis choose to remain with the Black Knight. Just as a muddled apology escapes the doll's lips, Yggdrasil prepares to attack Gran and the crew.

Yggdrasil

...

Lyria

Orchis... Why would you do this? It was sleeping so quietly...

Orchis

...

Lyria

There was a reason you did this... Right, Orchis?

Orchis

...

Lyria

Why are you with the Black Knight? Why won't you come with us?

Orchis

...

Lyria

Can you not hear us anymore, Orchis?

Orchis

...

Lyria

Huh?

Black Knight

Are you saddened, Lyria? I'm sorry... but it must be done.

Black Knight

Orchis has wept her share of tears as well. It makes the moments when she smiles shine that much brighter...

Black Knight

Now then, the time has come. Let's see how you fare against the Great Tree...
Against power beyond time itself!

The Black Knight and Orchis escape. But an imperial envoy arrives to tell Gran and the crew that the empire wants to discuss making amends at the nearby island of Albion Citadel.

Lyria

You've been through a lot today, Yggdrasil... But it's okay. You can rest now.

Yggdrasil

...

Rackam

We managed to defeat that giant thing somehow...

Katalina

But I don't see any sign of the Black Knight... or Orchis.

Rosetta

I suppose they've already taken off on their airship...

Aw, c'mon! You've gotta be kidding me!

Vyrn

Tell me about it! And we were so close too...

Eugen

In the end we just couldn't get through to the poor girl.

Lyria

No, we did. Orchis understands how we feel.

Lyria

That's why she... said she was sorry.

Katalina

She's... sorry...

Rackam

What in the skies would she need to apologize for?

Rackam

Whoa! And what's that up there? An imperial battleship?

The crew stares in shock at the imperial battleship that has suddenly appeared.

Instead of opening fire, however, the airship sends an envoy with a rather strange proposal.

Katalina

Hold on... You want to settle this peacefully?

Imperial Soldier

Yes. We wish to find a middle ground for going forward.

Eugen

Wait just one second. What are you trying to pull here?

I think we need a little more time to think about this...

Imperial Soldier

Major General Furias awaits you at the nearby island of Albion Citadel.

Imperial Soldier

We will explain everything in more detail there.

Katalina

Did you say... Albion?

Lyria

Are you okay, Katalina? Your face looks white as a sheet.

Katalina

I'm fine... I knew this day would come.

Having relayed the simple message, the envoy boards the battleship.

With no other choice left to them. Gran and the crew depart for Albion Citadel hoping to uncover the intent behind the empire's offer.

Lumacie Archipelago