>>6330390“The Yasha haven’t seen us in over 12 hours.” Crowley says. “Surely they’ll have questions about our absence, right?”
“Most likely. But they haven’t declared you eliminated, so despite the fact they cannot find you, they must assume you still live. You’ll have to spin up a good story for them. They already know that I’m capable of manipulating the warp panels. Perhaps tell them I brought you to a hidden room within the tower? You broke out after killing me, but you have no idea how to get back there.”
>“That’s your idea?” You scoff. “Who would believe that?”“I’ll leave the creativity to you. You have my badge and the Ichor Scroll. There’s a good chance they’ll bite.”
>“Fine then. Will we see you again?”“Perhaps. Perhaps not. We’ll let fate decide.” Pyrrho finishes working at the console, then turns towards you. “Tell me, Tristain. Is it true that you have dual Crests?”
>“I do. The Crests of Indech and Macuil.”“Two of the Crests that belonged to the Four Saints. I’m sure I don’t need to inform you how rare having one is. Let alone two for that matter. Do you have any inkling as to how you came about them?”
>“Regardles of how I received them, I believe it was by the Goddess’ own design.”“I see.” Pyrrho eyes you for some time, as if mulling your answer in his head. “Well then, if that is what you believe, then far be it from me to argue. Crests were often considered the bane of my people. A way for you humans to level the playing field with the technological and magically superior Agarthan race. And none were more feared than those of the Four Saints. The very sight of them would cause terror to rise in my kin. I myself felt a chill run down my spine when I’d sensed you calling upon Macuil earlier.”
>“What’s your point?”“I find it ironic is all. The best hope of preserving Agarthan civilization might not rest with those who inherited the title of Sage, but with someone bearing the gifts of our most hated enemy. Every bone in my body screams that Tartarus must remain sealed, yet there are those who will stop at nothing to seek their own destruction. I hope that when the day comes, you will strive to protect this country.”
>“Of course, it’s mine to rule, after all.”“Hey, what makes you think you’ll even beat me?” Crowley frowns.
For the first time since meeting him, you hear what must pass for amusement from Pyrrho, who lets loose a low chuckle.
“Allow me to grant you a boon. For the battles ahead.”
>Choose One>A): Combat Art: Soulblade - Your next physical attack targets RES instead of DEF (1 Crest of Macuil Charge)>B): Combat Art: Warding Blow - Your next physical attack grants +20 RES for one turn. (1 Crest of Macuil Charge) 