Walfrid informs the crew that if they use the old engine from the airship he and Gran's father once flew together, then the Grandcypher could be repaired. He then details his adventures with Gran's father, explaining Gran's father's mission, Vyrn's true nature, and how Lyria first appeared in the Sky Realm.
Walfrid
I was once a close friend and comrade in arms of your father, Gran. You can call me Walfrid. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
The Blue Knight, the captain of the Crew of Enforcers himself, finishes his introduction with a suave flair.
But his next words come in the form of an apology to the crew.
Walfrid
Sorry about what you had to go through in Golonzo. I was present but unable to assist you.
Walfrid
We're under orders from the True King to remain neutral throughout this conflict.
Lecia
That's also why the Crew of Enforcers couldn't act on the Holy Erste Empire.
Walfrid
We have to keep the True King's focus away from us if we're to continue our investigation of him.
Walfrid
But at the very least we were able to bring Drang and his cohort to this skydom.
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That definitely made a difference.
Katalina
Most certainly... Who knows what the outcome might have been had they not shown up.
As if to express his satisfaction, Walfrid cracks a gentle smile.
Rosetta
From the sounds of it, I suppose the True King is the one pulling the strings of the Holy Erste Empire?
Walfrid
Indeed. Though I can't yet speak to his true intentions.
Walfrid
But whatever he does next will no doubt involve you.
Walfrid
And that's why, as a close friend of your father's, I'd like to present you with a parting gift for your travels.
Rackam
A parting gift, you say?
Walfrid turns to the Grandcypher.
Walfrid
Truth is, an airship—the one your father and the rest of us used back in the day—still sleeps in Golonzo.
Walfrid
It's the sister ship of the Grandcypher.
Rackam
Holy moly! My gal's got a sister ship?
Noa
I never said it didn't.
Noa begins to speak of a long-held secret.
Noa
It is a legendary ship said to have once traveled as far as the ends of the skies...
Noa
But it has since lost its wings and is in poor shape.
Noa
Thankfully the ship's core remains functional. I can guarantee you that much.
Noa's pride is evident as he continues speaking.
Noa
There's nothing we can do with the Grandcypher's engine—we've already established that.
Noa
But if we can just transfer the entire power compartment from the other ship, the Grandcypher may fly once again.
Noa
Although engine transfer between airships generally doesn't work...
Noa
Sister ships are the exception.
The crew breathes a huge sigh of relief.
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Thank goodness...
Vyrn
Wish you coulda told us sooner.
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That's great news.
Vyrn
Wish you coulda told us sooner.
Vyrn
I was all ready to say goodbye to the Grandcypher.
Noa
I meant no ill will, of course... Though perhaps I could have conveyed the information in a more timely fashion.
Rackam
Geez...
Rackam shrugs his shoulders, then shows Walfrid an appreciative nod.
Rackam
This is huge... You're practically our savior.
Rackam
I could never leave the Grandcypher behind again.
Walfrid
I'm sure Noa, as the shipwright primal beast, is just as proud to receive your compliments.
Walfrid
And it gladdens my heart to know that such a long-forgotten ship will be of such profound use to you.
Walfrid then shoots a penetrating gaze at Gran.
Walfrid
However. Before I bestow something so valuable upon you, I'll need to ask you a question.
Walfrid
To frame said question, there are a few things you need to know about your father's travels.
Vyrn
You'll tell us about it?
Walfrid
Yes, the time has come.
Walfrid reminisces on the past as he continues.
Walfrid
Your old man... He had a mission to accomplish when he led us across the skies.
Walfrid
"Who gave my father this mission," you might be wondering. No point hiding the fact—it was the very god of the Sky Realm.
Walfrid
And as a disciple of this god, your father was granted absolute power.
Io
Wait, wait... I'm having trouble following...
Io
Gran's father... was he that incredible of a person?
Walfrid
You'd never be able to guess it from his slipshod personality.
Walfrid joyously speaks of his friend from a time past.
Walfrid
His mission was to gather the fragments of the stars scattered all across the skies—
Walfrid
"Fragments of the stars" referring to the primal beasts no longer in the Astral world, or more specifically, their power.
Walfrid
Your father was tasked with absorbing power from the primals, thereby reverting them to their pre-primal state.
Walfrid
Through the power of a maiden, Vyrn was dispatched to help with the affair.
Vyrn
W-wait, I was?
Katalina gives an understanding nod as the topic of discussion suddenly shifts to Vyrn.
Katalina
That would explain why we found Vyrn with his memories and powers sealed away.
Rosetta nods in agreement with Katalina's deduction before chiming in next.
Rosetta
Allow me to fill in some details.
Rosetta
This is probably better heard coming from a primal beast like myself anyhow.
Rosetta is finally ready to shed light on a past she's kept buried for so long.
Rosetta
A primal beast is as good as dead when robbed of its power.
Rosetta
That's why many primals opposed your father, Gran. Many even called him the Primal Killer.
Rosetta
However... That was not the entire truth.
Rosetta
He never once tried to take the power of any primals who feared death and wished to continue living.
Rosetta
In fact, he did his best to help them according to their individual wishes.
Rosetta
Primal beasts come in all shapes and sizes. There were many who, having suddenly been granted both form and power, were absolutely terrified of themselves.
Rosetta
Your father used Vyrn's powers to help those suffering primal beasts.
Rosetta
In essence, the true purpose of his journey was to find the many gods and legends of old and free them, to send these once formless beings back to their intangible realm of belief.
Rosetta
That was the journey in which we all embarked upon.
As Rosetta takes a deep breath, Noa continues the conversation.
Noa
During the course of our adventures, I eventually decided to stay in Golonzo to fulfill the promise I made to Rackam.
Rosetta
And I had my own reasons for returning to Yggdrasil.
Walfrid
It was a long journey... Those who traveled with us to the very end did not amount to many.
Walfrid
When things were finally wrapping up, we brought a very special being back with us.
Walfrid
The girl in blue... You, Lyria.
Lyria
...
Walfrid
We hid Lyria in the Phantagrande Skydom.
Walfrid
Afterward I returned to my wife and child, and your father went back to Zinkenstill with you, Gran.
Walfrid
The rest of the story is as you know it.
Walfrid
I hope that paints a clearer picture of his journey.
Vyrn
Erm, no, not really...
Lyria
So that's... how I ended up coming to the skies...
In a stupor-like trance, Lyria tightly grips Gran's hand as if to verify her own existence.
Walfrid
The bond you two share is much greater than you may think... Perhaps that is fate.
Eugen
But why bring this up now?
Walfrid
As I mentioned, Gran, your father received his mission from the god of the skies.
Walfrid
That was the source of your father's great power.
Walfrid
It differs from yours as the singularity, a power which revolves around the sky and stars.
Walfrid clears his throat, keeping his eyes focused on Gran.
Walfrid
Well, that was a long preamble. Now to get to the topic at hand.
Walfrid
I'll be frank. He tried his best to prevent a singularity from appearing.
Walfrid
That's why he left Vyrn in Zinkenstill and concealed Lyria elsewhere.
Walfrid
The fact that you went on to become the singularity anyway is perhaps a cruel twist of fate.
Walfrid
Even I do not know how he will react upon seeing that you've become the singularity.
Walfrid
Which is why I must ask you...
Walfrid
Knowing this, are you still determined to travel to the Island of the Astrals?
Lyria
...
"I'll be waiting for you on Estalucia, the Island of the Astrals."
Gran recalls the words that drove the captain to begin this adventure.
Everything Walfrid's explained up to this point has upturned Gran's very being.
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...
Walfrid
You resemble your father greatly. He'd be proud.
Walfrid
But knowing that you are the singularity, we cannot discount the possibility that he will be opposed to you.
Walfrid
What awaits at your destination may be much more than just a heartfelt reunion filled with smiles and cheers.
Walfrid
Knowing all this, do you still choose to go find your father?
Walfrid
Show me your resolve, Gran.
Vyrn
...
Lyria
...
With Gran's purpose now askew, Walfrid wishes to know the extent of the captain's determination in continuing this journey.
As cruelhearted as the question may seem, it causes Gran to give pause and put everything in focus.
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I...
All ears perk up as Gran begins to answer, the single greatest expression of determination the crew has ever seen.
118: Question of Longing 
