=== Paralogue The Caring Princess === (Forgotten Shrine) A place of significance to Emblem Celica. Here, the Divine Dragon will face an important trial. --- OP --- [Alear] There's something about this island... It's like a magical energy... [Celica] The Seabound Shrine was located in a place quite similar to this. [Alear] What kind of place was that? [Celica] It sat in the Novis Strait, off of Zofia. There was an altar to the goddess Mila in a cave... [Alear] I wonder if that means there's an altar here too. [Celica] This place reminds me of those days. I'd just begun to experience life. [Celica] I was so set on how I thought the world should be that I failed to heed my allies' advice. [Alear] That doesn't seem like you. Not to me, at least. [Celica] Back then, I visited Mila's temple, hoping to learn of a way to save my homeland. [Celica] Then we discovered there was a necrodragon on the island. That thing could have killed us all. [Celica] And we'd already fought a band of pirates... Saying it now, I realize how reckless we were. [Alear] It sounds to me like you were helping people as you traveled. [Celica] So, , would you have chosen the same as I did? [Alear] Of course. I couldn't ignore anyone in need, no matter how dangerous the situation might be. [Celica] I know you wouldn't. You're courageous and strong─that's why we're here. [Alear] I suppose I don't understand. What do you mean? [Celica] This is where you will face your trial. [Celica] Defeat me in combat and our bond will grow stronger. [Celica] Now take up your weapon, and let's see where your courage can take you. [Alear] I understand, and I'm going to win! --- ED --- [Celica] The victory is yours. That was very well done, . [Alear] Thank you, Celica. [Celica] You grow stronger along with the power of your bonds. [Celica] Keep forging deeper connections with your allies as you fight this war. [Celica] Do that, and you will have the strength you need to save this world. [Alear] I understand, and I'll do my best to strengthen the bonds I have─and forge new ones if I can. [Celica] Once you've used that strength to bring peace, it will be your kindness that you will lean on. [Celica] With kindness, you can build a world where no one hurts for the sake of hurting. [Alear] Do you really think that's something I can do? [Celica] Oh, the road will be long and treacherous, but you're just the person to make the journey. [Alear] If you say so, Celica. I suppose there's no choice other than to try. [Celica] Heh, well, keep doing your best, . We'll bring kindness back to the world. [Alear] Yes, we will! --- EV --- [Celica] The preparations for battle are complete. Let's begin. [Alear] There. See the summoner? If we don't take them down quickly, things could get rough. --- MOVIE --- --- BT --- [Celica] Serious [Celica] , you are a kind soul. [Celica] However, the world cannot be saved with kindness alone. [Alear] I've learned it takes strength as well. [Celica] One alone is a plan only for failure. Both are essential. Now show me you understand. [Celica] You seem quite happy, Alfred. [Alfred] Relax [Alfred] I was thinking how you've been in Firene all this time, but you've never seen how strong we are! [Celica] Well, you're awfully full of confidence. [Alfred] It's hard not to be when you already know you're going to win the battle! [Celica] I must admit, going to battle against you is rather strange, Céline. [Céline] Oh, quite. I would rather chat over a cup of tea. Yet, as this is a trial, tea is not an option. [Céline] So instead of polite conversation, I will fight you to the last, yes? [Celica] Of course. Come at me now. Bring everything you have to bear and claim victory. --- DIE ---