Following Ventus' advice, Laby decides to head to the Forgotten Elrian Sanctum. There, Laby learns a bit more about Nisha, and considers accepting her, but she worries that if she becomes one with Nisha, they may become one, who is neither Laby, and neither Nisha. Laby decides to ask Nisha to teach her sadness, and asks Nisha to understand her, understanding the mirror in return, which marks her graduation.
Wind's Advice
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites
Objectives
Complete the Energy of the Demon Realm story quest
When Laby thinks about who she is and what to do with Nisha, Wind comes to give her advice.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Laby:Mm... Even though Rosso told Laby a lot... Laby still doesn't know who Laby is... What is this Demon Realm energy that Laby has? Laby didn't even know something like that existed! Is that why Laby was not affected by demonic energy? ... Then should Laby go to the Demon Realm to find out more about who Laby is? But...
Nisha: (...)
Laby:... Yeah. Laby should know what to do with Nisha first. Laby promised not to ignore Nisha. And Ignia said sadness is not bad. Since Nisha is a part of Laby, Nisha must come from Laby. That means Laby should become one with Nisha like how it was in the beginning... But... Laby doesn't want to do that...
Ventus: Hello, what are you doing here?
Laby:Huh? You're the one who came from below the El! Um... Your name is...
Ventus: Oh, did I not introduce myself? I'm Ventus, this is my partner Lincy. What's your name?
Laby:Hello Ventus, Lincy! I'm Laby! And this is Nisha! How did you Poof! here? Laby didn't know you were here until you talked to Laby!
Ventus: Haha, I AM the Wind Master. I can come and go as I please.
Laby:Wind Master... Then is Ventus close with wind?
Ventus: Hmm, well... What do you think?
Laby:Eh? Umm... You're a master because you're close, right?
Ventus: Haha, true. Why do you ask little lady? Are you interested in becoming an El Master? It will be great if you... Owowow Lincy! I told you it's not like that!
Laby:No... Laby's just not sure how to accept something that's not Laby. Did Ventus ever feel like you were becoming one with the wind?
Ventus: Of course! Even now.
Laby:Then did Ventus accept the wind? How? When Ventus accept the wind, does the wind become Ventus?
Ventus: Yes... And no. I accepted the wind, but the wind cannot be me. The wind is only wind because it exists as wind.
Laby:Wind is... wind? Ventus talks differently from teacher, really confusing.
Ventus: Hmm, I think he gives you the answers too readily. I think at your age, it's more meaningful when you come to the answer yourself. But I suppose it might be too hard. I'll give you a hint. The wind and I, we're like Lincy and me.
Laby:Uuugh... Now it's more confusing... Ventus and Lincy? Like... Partner? What is a partner?
Ventus: Ah, ah, I gave you all the hints you need. Think carefully, young lady. If nothing comes up, maybe you should move around. Gaia always starts training when he's stuck. Since you're his student, maybe his method would work. If you're interested, I know a good place for training. How about it?
Laby:If it's how teacher thinks, it will work for Laby too! Where can Laby train?
Ventus: Here in Elrianode, there's a place that ancient Elrians used to go to test themselves and overcome their limitations. In order to overcome your limitations, you first need to know what they are, right? Maybe the answer you're seeking can be found there.
Laby:Ok! Staying still and thinking is not like Laby anyway! Thanks, Ventus! Laby will go find the answer!
Ventus: And she's gone! Kids these days are really impatient.
Lincy: Didn't you think that girl was suspicious, Soren? Why are you helping her?
Ventus: Hm? Maybe I wanted to act like a proper old-timer, helping out my colleague's student?
Quest Completion Dialogue
Laby:Whoa... That wasn't a tree! It's just a really long rock! It's really deep! Really Big! But you can't see the sky! It's cool! It's like the forest, but nothing icky! Ventus said people test here. To overcome limits, know more about yourself...... So many things happened. Laby came all the way here to find out more about Laby. Will this place teach Laby who Laby is?
Nisha: (......)
Laby:Yeah. Laby also needs to decide how to accept Nisha. It will be great if we find all the answers here, right Nisha?
When time flows equally, Laby finally steps forward towards the answer that she seeks.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Mao:Gramps! Do you think Laby arrived?
Calonne: As long as she didn't lose the compass, I'm sure she arrived safe and sound.
Mao:Ugh... We don't know that! The compass could have broken!
Calonne: Broken? Impossible! I invented that compass.
Mao:Yeah, yeah ok. Anyway, how much honeyed peach are you making?
Calonne: Since Laby enjoyed them so much... It's better to have more than run out when she comes, don't you think?
Mao:That's true! ... I wonder what Laby is doing right now...
Quest Completion Dialogue
Laby:There's more monsters inside! This will be good training! But it doesn't feel like it's giving Laby any answers... Maybe Laby is taking this too fast?
???: ...
Laby:Was that...?!
???: ...
Laby:Voice?! From the forest?? Who are you? Are you trying to stop Laby from leaving again?!
Nisha: (...)
Laby:Nisha? ...... You're right. It's a little different from that voice. Laby was... scared. Laby thought Laby will be left all alone again.... You're right. You're here. And we'll always be together. And this time, if Laby doesn't come back, teacher will come look for Laby! But Ventus didn't say anything about a ghost... Maybe this place is trying to tell Laby something?
???: Accept, in your own way.
Laby:Accept? In Laby's way? What's Laby's way? Who are you?
???: Do not hesitate.
Laby:Laby is... Hesitating?
Nisha: (......)
Laby:... Yeah. Laby understands what the voice is saying... Why Laby decided to accept Nisha, but didn't want to become one. What Laby is hesitating.
Gaia: Yes, thank you.... I wish to know everything that has happened.
Denif:Ah, yes. We didn't finish our conversation because of the girl. Hm... Where should I start... Do you remember Henir's rift created during the El Explosion?
Gaia: Of course, but I remember it wasn't quite like this.
Denif:Yes, during our last meeting, we decided to find the large El Shards spread across Elrios and imbue an element to each El Shard befitting the environment in which the El Shard is in.
Gaia: Yes, as I understand, I fell asleep within the El as soon as I had done my part.
Denif:Gaia, I did not fall asleep right away.
Gaia: I'm sorry? What did you...
Denif:Back then, Elrianode was very unstable due to fissures of Henir that appeared during the El's Explosion. I decided it was not safe to leave Elrianode in such a state.
Gaia: The bishop of Velder told me that Elrainode suddenly appeared out of nowhere. It that somehow related?
Denif:Yes. After I created the Water El, I came back to Elrianode to seal the city. Even though it was in ruins due to the explosion, Elrianode was the capital of the Elrian Kingdom, where the El was located. I sealed the city to prevent information that could be useful to Henir's Order from falling into their hands. And to prevent fissures of Henir from negatively impacting the other regions of Elrios. I heard Henir's Order went into hiatus after the El Explosion, so the decison to seal the city was the right one in the end.
Gaia: Master Denif, that's not what I wanted to heard about.... Why am I just learning about this? Why didn't we all work to seal the city together?
Denif:... We only had one chance to get this right. But even though we were all proficient in controlling El's energy, none of us had created elemental El shards before. I did not want to risk the masters trying to save their strengths to help seal Elrainode, only to fail our main task. Calm yourself, you were not the only person who did not know. I only hinted Ventus in the case the situation goes awry.
Gaia: But... This was not your decison to make. I was also an El Master, someone you should have been able to rely on.
Denif:Did you already forget who it was that orchestrated the explosion 500 years ago?
Gaia: ...!
Denif:The best way to prevent treachery is not to rust anyone with your back. Whether they are an ally or a foe.... I have told others that the El Masters were sealed along with Elrianode. It was to make it seem all the El Masters were nearby, in case there were enemies listening into our conversations. I thought it was best to be careful since a member of Henir's Order was among us in the past... but now that most of us are here, it's no longer a necessary precaution.
Gaia: Master Denif... I...
Denif:Are you disappointed because I did not believe in your back then?
Gaia: ......... Yes. But... At the same time, I understand your decision.
Denif:......
Gaia: Logically speaking, you were the best candidate to seal this city. I don't think anything would have changed even if I knew of the plan. But... That just means I have to become someone you can trust.
Denif:... You really...
Gaia: If you could not believe me in the past, then I can prove myself from now on. Someone your can trust so you won't have to make that kind of decision, ever again. I know you think I am still a young boy, but I have chosen this path because I wanted to. I wish to protect the things that are right, with my very own hands. I will not look back. I will become stronger. So please don't shoulder all the responsibilities to yourself, teacher. We are no longer fighting alone.
Denif:... You've become more reliable. I guess humans grow even when their time has paused. You were always kind. Ventus and I live much longer than normal humans, so we are accustomed to the passing of time, but I thought these 500 years would impact you significantly. I imagined, to someone whose life is so short, that returning here would be like chaining yourself. But I thought wrong. You have returned to this city, newly determined.
Gaia: Master Denif...
Denif:It must have been a difficult decision for you. I'm glad you came back.
Gaia: If I have come back here alone after I woke up. I might have been the same inexperienced Master you knew. But there was someone who reminded me of my resolution on the way, and gave me courage to change.
Denif:... Is it the girl?
Gaia: I met her in front of my sister's grave. I'd like to think that my sister has sent me a guide, knowing I would be lost.
Denif:Her grave... Is that why you were at the Black Forest?
Gaia: I heard it was her decision. They said, she could not stand the idea of resting in peace when her brother might never wake in order to save Elrios.
Denif:I did not realize you have gone to pay respect. I apologize if I spoke out of line.
Gaia: I know you were only concerned for me. It's been a while since someone was worried about me, so it's nice. Recently I was the one doing the worrying.
Denif:That's how it feels to have a student. You learn from your student as you teach.\
Gaia: Yes. I look forward to talking to her when she comes back.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Laby:Laby was wondering... What happens to you, when Laby accepts you, Nisha?
Nisha: (......)
Laby:Maybe others don't understand, but Laby knows you also think. You have your own emotions. We've already separated to become 'Laby' and 'Nisha' but if we join together as one again...... Maybe we'll become someone that's not Laby, not Nisha, but someone else. That's what Laby is scared about.
Nisha: (......)
Laby:Laby doesn't want to lose you, Nisha. You were always by Laby's side. It's not fair that you suddenly become part of Laby. Maybe Laby is being selfish, but Laby wants you to stay as 'Nisha'!
Nisha: (.....)
Laby:Please teach Laby your sadness. Then Laby can teach you all the emotions Laby feels! We don't have to go back to the beginning, we're amazing even as we are right now! Laby understanding Nisha, and Nisha understanding Laby... That's how Laby will accept Nisha!
Darkmoon: ... Ignia, how do you feel?
Ignia:Much better, thanks to you! I'm all good now!
Artea:Have you talked to Master Rosso yet? You ended on a bad note...
Ignia:Ugh... Please don't remind me... I'm still thinking about what to do...
Gloria: Though with Master Rosso around, it looks like you don't have to push yourself as hard! I'm glad!
Ignia:That's true... He doesn't look like he's doing anything, but everything seems much easier...
Anduran:Master Ventus, too! He may seem like he's just loitering around, but he actually does his part! They are the El Masters, after all!
Sasha:Now that the barrier has stabilized, Henir's energy should also be contained. It's a relief.
Anduran:It wasn't easy... But we're doing well, aren't we?
Ignia:We shouldn't settle! The El Search Party is still fighting as we speak!
Artea:Yes, you're right. But in order to progress, you should make peace with Master Rosso, don't you think?
Ignia:Ugh... Artea... You really don't... Oh! It's Laby!
Gloria: Laby! Are you done training?
Laby:Uh huh! It was very good!
Artea:You look satisfied.
Laby:Laby is done worrying now because Laby decided! Artea, where is teacher?
It's time to part. Let's let Gaia know what you have learned.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Gaia: Laby! You're back.
Laby:Yup! And teacher looks great in your new clothes!
Gaia: Haha, thank you. I'm glad you are safe. How was it? Did you learn anything new?
Laby:Mm... It didn't tell Laby what Laby is. But Laby was able to find something that was even more important, so training like teacher was a great choice! Laby will go on a journey to find who Laby is with Nisha!
Gaia: Huh? But... I thought you were going to accept Nisha? I thought that meant...
Laby:Laby decided after thinking really hard. Nisha doesn't have to be Laby for Laby to understand! And Nisha understands Laby as well! We will spend more time together to become even closer! That's how Laby will accept Nisha!
Gaia: I see. If you are happy with your decision, I am satisfied.
Laby:Laby is going to look for the voice that trapped Laby in the forest. And Laby is going to ask why they left Laby in the forest...... And ask who they are. After that, Laby and Nisha can go look for what our goal is!
Laby:Laby... Alright. I believe in you.
Gaia: Then I guess this will be your graduation.
Laby:Hehee, teacher! Laby was able to learn many new things and come all the way here because Laby met teacher! Thank you for everything, Bellonde!
Wind's Advice
