(The scene begins with Kana, Kanaya, Lyci, and Shigure walking together. The group stops when they find themselves just outside the town area closest to the palace of Valla.)
Lyci: I guess we're here at long last...
Kana: Thalone is around here somewhere... We'll be able to defeat him soon and get everything back to normal... Right?
Kanaya: I hope so... I don't know how much more of this I can take.
Shigure: If he thinks he can win this, he's sorely mistaken.
Lyci: I find it rather odd though... I don't see any of his soldiers stationed nearby.
Shigure: I doubt that it's meant to be this easy... Something is going on. I just wish I knew what it could possibly be...
Kana: Hm... I think I hear something behind us.
Kanaya: Look!
(The party turns around to see that a faction of invisible soldiers has appeared from the direction where they entered the innermost area of the castle town. Two figures with blue hair, one a man and the other a woman, stand at the front of the enemy army.)
Shigure: It isn't that easy after all...
Kana: Who are these people? They don't look familiar at all, but...
Kanaya: I feel a strange connection to them...
Lyci: I think I can answer that one... They look like the last king and queen of Valla... King Rivalis and Queen Arete.
Shigure: The last rulers of Valla... Of course Thalone would bring them back to life. They were the last people to rule over his nation. They must mean a great deal to him. Arete carries his blood as well...
Kanaya: We have to defeat them then, huh?
Kana: Wait... That's not all. Look the other direction!
(The trio follows Kana's direction, looking towards the palace of Valla. Duplicates of Rivalis and Arete stand in the path to the castle.)
Lyci: I guess he decided to use the versions from both timelines here as well... They have us completely surrounded. If we want to press on without being pursued, we'll have to defeat them now.
Shigure: They used the unfamiliar layout of the town to their advantage.
Kana: That's how they were able to surround us so easily...
Kanaya: They won't be able to keep us down forever though. We have to get through!
Shigure: If they insist on standing in our way, then we have no choice but to break through their ranks. Is everyone ready for the fight at hand?
Lyci: I know I am. I believe that we'll have to defeat each and every member of their army if we want to see success. After all, we can't risk them retreating and calling for reinforcements.
Kana: So, all we have to do is defeat them all before they can get more troops... I hope that's not too hard.
Kanaya: We've come this far, so we can't afford to back down now! Let's get to it!
(The battle begins. Your units are stationed at the center of the map with the enemy forces surrounding the children. The map is covered with winding paths and cramped streets that make up the castle town. The objective is to rout the enemy while taking out both copies Arete and Rivalis. One pair resides at the top of the map while the other is at the bottom. Both versions of each character have the same boss conversations.)
(If Kana initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Arete: Child of Anankos... Why will you not join me...?
Kana: Child of Anankos?
Arete: You hold his blood in your veins, and yet you resist...
Kana: I... I don't know what you're talking about, but you're keeping us from reaching Thalone, so you'll have to step aside!
Arete: Join me... You belong with him...
Kana: Get out of my way... Or else!
(If Kanaya initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Kanaya: I feel a strange connection to you...
Arete: Why do you stand against your god...? You belong with him...
Kanaya: What are you talking about?
Arete: Anankos belongs with you... Come to him...
Kanaya: I think I'll have to decline...
Arete: You are making a mistake...!
(If Shigure initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Shigure: You look so much like her... Mother.
Arete: I am Queen Arete... Renowned the world over...
Shigure: Mother told me about you... She loved you for the rest of her life.
Arete: All should love Anankos...
Shigure: You're a shell of your former self... For Mother, I will free you from this hellish prison!
(If Lyci initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Lyci: Shigure told me about you... Queen Arete of Valla.
Arete: Anankos is the only one who matters...
Lyci: If I'm like Thalone's child, I guess that means we're related in a way... I didn't expect to meet my extended family like this.
Arete: Family matters little for the gods...
Lyci: What a twisted mindset... For my family, I'll put you out of my misery.
(If Sophie initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Sophie: You remind me of Mother...
Arete: You have draconic blood... You can transform... Just like Anankos...
Sophie: I mean... I suppose so, but--
Arete: You belong at his side...
Sophie: I don't think I do... You're scaring me here.
Arete: Join him...
Sophie: I will do no such thing... I hope you don't hold what I'm about to do against me too much.
(If anyone else initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Arete: I am the queen of Valla... You will die... In the name of our patron god...
(When Arete is defeated, this dialogue plays out.)
Arete: Azura... Are you there...? My... My daughter...
(If Kana initiates combat with Rivalis, this dialogue plays out.)
Rivalis: Anankos will rule all...
Kana: I can't let that happen.
Rivalis: Join him or die...!
Kana: I've come too far to give up now...
Rivalis: Anank--
Kana: You've lost your mind because of him... But I can free you, and I will!
(If Kanaya initiates combat with Rivalis, this dialogue plays out.)
Kanaya: You have to see that you're being manipulated!
Rivalis: I am doing this because I wish to...
Kanaya: He's controlling you, but... I guess you can't tell.
Rivalis: There is only Anankos...
Kanaya: He's been your only reason to exist for so long now... There's only one option here, I'm afraid... Prepare yourself!
(If Shigure initiates combat with Rivalis, this dialogue plays out.)
Shigure: Mother never remembered you... King Rivalis of Valla... I had to do a lot of digging to find out about you.
Rivalis: I am little more than a mortal before Anankos...
Shigure: You were known for ruling fairly alongside your wife, but... I suppose you lost your mind when he took control.
Rivalis: He is the only influence in my life...
Shigure: Rather ironic that you say that... You lack life in this state, but... I can at least bring you peace. It's a small mercy, but it's one that you deserve.
(If Lyci initiates combat with Rivalis, this dialogue plays out.)
Lyci: King Rivalis of Valla... I didn't expect to you like this.
Rivalis: You are... Part of Anankos...
Lyci: Not anymore. He let some of his power spiral out of control, and I'm what came out of it.
Rivalis: Join him...
Lyci: I'll have to turn you down there... Sorry to do this to you, but... Family keeps each other from suffering, and I suppose it's left to me to bring you peace!
(If Sophie initiates combat with Arete, this dialogue plays out.)
Sophie: I don't know all that much about you, but... I can tell that you aren't doing this because you want to. He's taken control of your mind.
Rivalis: I made this choice...
Sophie: Did you really?
Rivalis: Do not question Anankos...
Sophie: I suppose there's no reasoning with you like this... I don't want to end any other lives, but... I don't have a choice at this point. Let's just get this over with.
(If anyone else initiates combat with Rivalis, this dialogue plays out.)
Rivalis: In the name of the great Anankos, I sentence you to death...!
(When Rivalis is defeated, this dialogue plays out.)
Rivalis: Valla... I am glad to see you as... As I die...
(After the battle, Kana, Kanaya, Lyci, and Shigure stand together.)
Kana: They're gone... I'm glad that their souls have finally been freed from this prison...
Kanaya: I feel awful for them... They were used by Thalone for so long.
Shigure: They died a very long time ago... I imagine that they've been suffering greatly for many years now.
Lyci: At least they're freed now. We should go on and get rid of Thalone.
Kana: You're right. This won't stop until we can get rid of him once and for all.
Kanaya: We might be forced to kill people we're related to, but... This is for them. They deserve peace.
Shigure: Sometimes, doing the best thing means doing something that hurts. The best decision isn't always the most popular one.
Lyci: The best leaders are able to make the hardest decisions since they know it will help the people who need it.
Kana: Yeah... They deserve to be let go.
Kanaya: And we're the only ones who can do it.
Shigure: We won't be able to free others while we're standing around here. Let's keep going.
Lyci: With every step, we get closer to Thalone... We get closer to ending all of this.
(Kana and Kanaya walk away with Lyci, leaving Shigure behind.)
Shigure: I do hope you can forgive me for what I had to do today, Grandmother... It was for your own good... I want you to know that Mother loved you until the end of her days, and I will do the same in her stead.
(Shigure walks after the rest of the group slowly as the screen fades to black.)
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I swear this update took forever thanks writer's block
-Digital