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Gran and company follow the trail of the power band to a room in the inner part of the Tower.

Although there is no reactor, the power band can be traced beyond a door further inside.

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Before the door stands Freesia, lingering quietly.

Why? Why must you interfere? Aren't we all the same skydwellers?

I'm only trying to correct our history into what it should have been, what we had hoped for. So why?

It is not you who decides our history or hopes... and what they should've been.

Then who? Who should right this crooked world?

How should I know? Bottom line: I won't allow anyone to get in my way.

That is the only reason I fight you.

In the end, we're only fighting for ourselves.

As for what's to be protected or punished... We'll decide that for ourselves.

You may think we're not on the side of justice here...

But protecting ones dear to us, and doing what's best for everyone... That's what I want to believe is just.

Honestly, I don't really get complicated stuff like this...

But you shouldn't make trouble for other people! Everyone knows that.

If you choose to twist the truth inside you, no one would object.

But you see... This world doesn't belong to just you.

Of course, it doesn't belong to anyone. Regardless of Astrals or skydwellers.

No matter what this world's come to be...

When I look up, I see a beautiful sky. When my airship is flying against the wind, it's the best feeling...

How could I ever let you throw away a world like this?

Prime Minister Freesia...

Perhaps what you're trying to do is no longer fit for passing judgment on...

But... we will stand against you. To protect what's precious to us.

If there's something we can do to save the world now, we'll use all our strength to try.

You betcha! Of course we can't give up here!

As Freesia listens to Gran and company affirm their stance, the corners of her mouth turn upward into a crazed grin.

Really... Is that so? How simple.

If one holds the power to protect... One also holds the power to control the world and its history...

Fine then! We'll do it your way, and I'll prove to you the righteousness of my path!

Freesia removes a crystal from her pocket that sparkles ominously, then shatters it with all her might.

If strength is the answer... then I certainly have it! Now grovel before me! Before my staggering power!

Hey now... We've got ourselves a situation.

There's no use getting worked up now.

With different convictions comes conflict, and with conflict comes fighting...

But... aren't we here now because we continued to earn the victory in every fight?

So... let's give it our best shot again?

To put it briefly, yes.

We've come too far to fear this fight! Let's finish this quickly, Gran!

Gran and company square off against a transformed Freesia and manage to land a decisive blow.

Argh... Ahh... Ugh...

Pant... Wheeze...

Humph... Looks like this is the end.

W-wait! I'm not through!

Prime Minister!

Ahhhhh! Argh! Why, why! Why... must you always, always, always get in the way!

Why don't you understand? The righteous one... the chosen one... is me!

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Let's go. There's nothing we can do for her now.

And we must hurry to stop the reactor. It's probably beyond this door.

The Black Knight gestures toward the door at the end of the room.

!

You're right... The reactor is probably still functioning on its own.

Gran and company leave Freesia behind and head toward the door.

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Is this it?

Eek... Th-the air in here feels thick, like something's really wrong here.

Surely it's because of the reactor...

Mm-hm... I can feel a power similar to dark essence being generated here.

However... It seems the primal beast Akasha is nowhere to be found.

But even so, as long as we destroy the place, that thing won't move an inch.

Right... We didn't come here to just look at it.

Let's hurry and do what we came to do.

Yep! We're almost done! So let's get this over with and head back to the Grandcypher...

An alarm suddenly goes off. Gran and company brace themselves.

Hey now... What's this?

Hostile entities detected. Initiating self-defense system.

You say we only need to destroy it, but it might not be so easy.

But we've already come this far! It's just a bit further to go, Gran!

If all goes well, this'll be the final fight! Now roll up your sleeves and let's go!

In order to evade the reactor's self-defense system, Gran and company deal blow after damaging blow.

Critical damage confirmed. Aborting all functions...

Good gracious... Does this mean it's stopped for now?

Yes! Now there's one thing left to do...

To prevent the reactor from restarting, Lyria absorbs the primal beast Deus Ex Machina, the core of the reactor.

Hmm? The air in the room feels lighter...

That must be proof the reactor was stopped.

Now we needn't worry anymore about Akasha awakening...

Huff... Huff...

Everyone turns at the sounds to find Freesia tottering toward them.

It's... It's not over!

Freesia...

Just what do you intend to do now? The reactor is gone, along with your power supply.

You've used up every card in your hand. And on top of that, just look at yourself...

But still... I can still...

Suddenly Freesia waves her right hand.

Mithra!

Wha?

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I will... achieve my dream. No matter how many times I'm torn apart... I will!

It can't be... W-wait! You can't!

There, I've taken my vow! Hear me, Mithra! So that I may obey this pledge!

Give me... the power to triumph!

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Aahhhh!

Gasp...

Unacceptable... It is unacceptable... This world... And every one of you!

Wh-what's going on?

It seems... the Prime Minister has sacrificed herself for the compulsory power of Mithra.

Mithra will ensure every promise it hears is fulfilled.

In other words... Prime Minister Freesia will keep her promise.

She will... achieve her dream. No matter how many times she's torn apart.

Humph... That is to say, she'll keep being revived?

So it would seem.

What! Is that even possible?

I don't know... But the pain she must be in is far from ordinary.

Anyway, this isn't the time for chat.

It's getting rather thorny in here... Watch out, Gran! It's coming your way!

Argh! Ah... Ahh...

Urgh...

Gasp... I can do this...

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Aaaahhhhhhh!

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Look now... We're just going in circles no matter what we do.

But... she seems to be suffering.

If Freesia keeps getting revived by Mithra's power, then maybe Lyria could...

I can't... I'm sorry. There's just nothing I can do.

Lyria's power is no match for Mithra's force.

To break the hold of that primal beast, the only thing left is to fulfill her promise.

But...

No... There's another way.

What?

I'll hold her back. In the meantime, you find Akasha and activate it.

It should be nearby...

What! What's the point in bringing it out here now?

Akasha should be able to rewrite outcomes... Rewrite history.

B-but! Even if we manage to rewrite the prime minister's pledge...

What would happen to the world now as we know it?

That's why you rewrite the future.

The future? Can we even do such a thing?

Akasha controls all history: the past, present, and future.

If you can erase Freesia's existence from the future...

Her pledge will count for nothing, and we might be able to stop her.

But if we do that, then our world...

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Of course not!

Vyrn

Y-yeah! There's gotta be a way outta this...

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We're just getting started!

Vyrn

Heh heh! Even in a rough spot, you play it cool as always, Gran!