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Deep Sea Survey
The Fabricatorium of the Deep has stirred beneath the waves, its unrest quietly noted by the nobles and the Order. To prevent further disruption to the lives of the people of Ragunna and to avoid unnecessary panic, both sides held a rare private meeting. In an unprecedented move, they reached a consensus: a full re-survey of the facility must be conducted to inform joint discussions on the fate of the Fabricatorium and the Common Echoes it holds. As the only one to return from that place unscathed, you are undoubtedly the best person to lead this expedition.
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Carlotta:
Rover, I've been informed of what happened at the Fabricatorium of the Deep.
Carlotta:
I'm afraid I have another favor to ask of you regarding this matter.
Carlotta:
Head to these coordinates if you've got time. A friend of mine there will fill you in on the details.
Carlotta:
On behalf of the Montellis... No. On behalf of the people of Ragunna, I thank you.
Rover:
Carlotta's coordinates are outside of the Cathedral of Mercury.
Rover:
So the Montellis have already talked with the Order about this...
Luther:
Ah, Righteous One. You must be here for the deep, yes?
Luther:
Luther, at your service. I've been expecting you.
Luther:
No need to worry, the events that occurred haven't been made public yet, and we've decided to keep it so after thorough discussion.
Luther:
Not long after you brought the news, a private meeting was held between the Order of the Deep and the Montelli and Fisalia families.
Luther:
So rarely do these parties find common ground, especially under such circumstances.
Luther:
An agreement was made to keep the incident under wraps for now, to prevent unnecessary confusion and fear among the citizens. Meanwhile, we'll need a thorough investigation.
Luther:
Common Echoes have become a vital part of Ragunna, and it would be unrealistic to remove them entirely. Thus, the fate of the Fabricatorium would be decided once we all fully understand it.
Luther:
The Fisalia's expertise in Echo control, combined with the Montelli's Terminal technologies will aid in the smooth transition of the Fabricatorium's operations.
Luther:
Once everyone is ready, the truth will be revealed to all of Ragunna.
Luther:
You are the only person who's been to the Fabricatorium and returned unscathed. We couldn't think of anyone who can lead this investigation than yourself.
Luther:
I'll be responsible for documenting any findings. It'd be most helpful if you could be my guide and explain along the way so our investigation can be as detailed as possible.
Luther:
Yes. Since Acolytes mostly station the Fabricatorium, the Order and the families have decided that I am best suited for this task.
Luther:
Your assistance is much appreciated.
Luther:
Absolutely. We'll depart whenever you're ready.
Luther:
Ready to begin our investigation?
Luther:
Your assistance is much appreciated.
Luther:
Absolutely. We'll depart whenever you're ready.
Luther:
If not for seeing it with my own eyes, I would've never imagined such grandeur was hidden right beneath the land we've been walking on.
Luther:
The sea nourishes us. In ways we least expect.
Luther:
Are we now inside the Fabricatorium? This area is...
Luther:
Coldness and death litter these obscure corners.
Luther:
Only a few straggler Echoes remain, watching their own kind being fed into the "furnace" one by one.
Luther:
We've always regarded Common Echoes as gifts from the Sentinel, never caring about their birth or death. But here lies the dissolving and decaying truth behind the miracles.
Luther:
You're saying frequency energy can be reused? You mean there's a way for these abnormal Echoes to be reborn after meeting their end?
Luther:
Where does that energy lead? Do the reborn Echoes retain their past consciousness?
Luther:
You speak in riddles. I suppose I'll have to take notes more carefully.
Luther:
A place this intricate is difficult to fully comprehend in such a short time. You seem to know this place like the back of your hand. Have you done some research prior to your last visit?
Rover:
Not really. A lot of it came from... the person that was with me at the time. She was one of the founders of this place.
Luther:
I see. One moment, I'll add a few final notes here.
Luther:
The Fallen Grave relies heavily on frequency decomposers. Only a small number of Echoes maintained their operation, and no personnel appeared during the course of the investigation. Future management may require fewer staff.
Luther:
Evaluating and handling anomalies in the Common Echoes requires further revision. They should be offered a choice, rather than helplessly be sent on a conveyor belt for disassembly and smelting.
Luther:
I noticed something in the files earlier. This is the area where Common Echoes are brought to be incubated, isn't it?
Luther:
Hundreds, if not thousands, of Echoes are being incubated. That explains why there's heavy security and so many researchers.
Luther:
The recycled Echoes from the Fallen Grave feed the creation of new ones...
Luther:
Pieced together from innumerable broken frequencies, these newborns bear no relation to the past.
Luther:
I used to be a researcher of frequency studies. One look at the readings is enough to know that every trace of the old data is erased...
Luther:
Years in the lab can numb one's mind. Eventually, you stop seeing the subjects as living individuals.
Luther:
I keep reminding myself not to go down that path. But here, it feels like everyone sees the Echoes as expendable tools, not living beings.
Luther:
Is this not a betrayal of our faith?
Luther:
What is it?
Rover:
Someone once told me, it's vibrancy in the ruin, an opus of eternal life.
Luther:
You mean, this cycle is the immortal, unbroken unity of life?
Luther:
No, that is a fallacy. Our "unity" must never be built upon the sacrifice of self-awareness.
Luther:
Like these poor Echoes...
Rover:
Strange. The melody of this place has gone back to normal. The Echoes shouldn't be behaving like this.
Luther:
...It seems you haven't reached the deeper truth. This place is more than just a factory for Echoes.
Luther:
The new research data I gathered indicates the Order has been secretly pushing experiments on Echo consciousness control in the facility.
Luther:
In other words, if things had gone according to the Order's plans, the Echoes would become mere puppets and watchdogs entirely under their control.
Luther:
But... we should've led with faith, not attempting control through force.
Luther:
If all we have is sand slipping through our fingers, no matter how tightly we grasp, nothing would have mattered. Why, Primus Fenrico, why must you do this...
Luther:
Ah, apologies, I tend to talk to myself sometimes... Let's move on and document this place.
Luther:
Alright. I've gathered enough information. Shall we move on to the next area?
Luther:
No problem. I'll be here waiting.
Luther:
The amount of energy stored here is astounding.
Luther:
The data shows two types of energy being stored here.
Luther:
One of them matches what we found in the Fallen Grave. Recycled Echo frequencies must be stored here before being distributed to the incubation areas.
Luther:
The other energy source appeared on devices we saw before. It seems to be the power source that supports the Fabricatorium's operations.
Luther:
But why is it giving a low energy level reading...
Luther:
Explosion?
Luther:
So there's an underground section of the facility. And that's where the energy storage area is located?
Luther:
Let's go take a look.
Luther:
Looks like the path is sealed. We'll need someone to repair the underground levels first.
Luther:
Hmm? What are these?
Luther:
They are not entirely about Echoes. And the data seems to be from another era.
Luther:
No, wait, given the age of these records, the conclusions about the Waveworn Phenomenon were far ahead of their time.
Luther:
Mind if we look over this again? I want to make sure we don't miss any critical information.
Luther:
This is...
Rover:
(Did she take this photo before finishing her work?)
Luther:
What is the Lost Beyond?
Luther:
I've heard of such an organization... But how are they involved in all of this?
Luther:
Collaborate? The Primus understands their kind better than I do. Why would he do such a thing? This Lost Beyond, does it pose a threat to Ragunna...
Rover:
No, the Lost Beyond has nothing to do with Ragunna.
Rover:
It's only about someone with an obsession, and a distant, deluded dream.
Luther:
Sounds rather dangerous.
Rover:
Quite the opposite. That was likely her final show of weakness.
Rover:
The Lost Beyond is no longer here. Don't worry, it won't interfere with the Fabricatorium's operations.
Noticing your expression, Luther paused for a moment, then handed you the photo.
Luther:
Very well, the families placed their trust in you, then I have no reason to doubt. Here, you should take this photo.
Luther:
If I'm not mistaken, you must know the person related to this photo. It seems more fitting for you to have it.
Luther:
Hmm... Let me see here. We've completed the data collection, which confirms the Echo experiments we mentioned earlier.
Luther:
As of now, the energy devices are nearly automated, we just need people to monitor them... Alright, done. Let's move on.
Luther:
Is everything set? Shall we go to the next area?
Luther:
No problem, I'll be here waiting for you.
Guiding Acolyte:
My dear {Male=brothers;Female=brother and sister}, you who have come here will be the strength that shall save Rinascita.
Luther:
Oh? Thank you. I didn't expect to see so many...
Guiding Acolyte:
Let us join together to spread light to all, and face the Divine Ordeal in unity.
Luther:
Divine Ordeal...? I'm not sure I follow.
Luther:
Why is that?
Rover:
To save Rinascita and withstand the inevitable "Divine Ordeal" is a road paved by many.
Rover:
They're victims of the Order's pursuit of salvation, willing martyrs in their attempt.
Luther:
This is unheard of...
Rover:
Might be because Fenrico is keeping the cost of failure in check.
Rover:
After countless failures, their minds are filled with chaos, unable to live a normal life.
Rover:
The ones who survived the darkness could only cling to their faith.
Rover:
This place has nothing to do with production or the experiments. It's just Fenrico's last refuge for them, where they can live peacefully away from the rest of the world.
Luther:
I understand. Then these people will remain under our care.
Luther:
But the chaos and darkness you mentioned earlier...
Luther:
Shall we proceed to the next place?
Luther:
No worries. I'll be right here.
Luther:
Is that... Primus Fenrico?!
Luther:
I beg of you, tell me everything that's happened.
Luther:
Yes. Soon after I was chosen for the Fabricatorium's investigation, I received a letter from the Fisalias revealing the truth about the Sentinel and the Threnodian.
Rover:
Your place in the Order must be quite significant to be shown secrets like this.
Rover:
Fenrico must have known about this earlier than we ever expected.
Rover:
But he forgot, or to be more precise, his thoughts were muddled after being eroded by the Dark Tide.
Rover:
With the Threnodian rooted in his mind, he had to record fragments of the truth with his last remaining sanity and keep them buried in the depths of the sea.
Rover:
He and other Acolytes once sought ways to save Ragunna, until he realized that only by attempting it himself could there be hope of success.
Rover:
But he forgot one important thing: he was the Harbinger of the Dark Tide.
Rover:
The Threnodian's residual energy almost slipped back into the Dark Tide. Fortunately, the lantern awakened him, and he gave everything to stop the spread of the Dark Tide.
Luther:
The Threnodian... that explains it.
Luther:
Many years ago, I had a few exchanges with the former Privy Councilor.
Luther:
He mentioned that back in the Seminary days, Fenrico was a different person before becoming Primus. Even as an old fellow classmate, he felt like a complete stranger.
Luther:
He never understood why, even when he was sent on the Pilgrim's Sail. I suppose what you've told me is the reason.
Luther:
These Echoes have less stable consciousness than ordinary Common Echoes. The experiment here is truly a chore.
Luther:
It's not wise to hold everything too tightly. Sometimes, letting go brings greater rewards. An experiment that does only harm may not be worth continuing...
Luther:
As it stands, Ragunna still needs a place where the Echoes can call home...
Rover:
This is the control hub of the entire Fabricatorium, overseeing all of its areas. Each region has a similar device that reacts to every change.
Luther:
I've noticed and recorded an image of it.
Rover:
Someone once told me that everything is made of frequencies, melodies can bend the rhythm of existence, and by orchestrating their essence, we reshape their very nature.
Rover:
The key to Fabricatorium's operations is a melody. Keep this melody, make sure it plays well, and the Fabricatorium will remain stable.
Rover:
If you want to make a change here, you'll have to adjust the melody. No way around it.
Luther:
Do you remember the melody?
Rover:
...
Rover:
I do.
You hum the melody softly, and its tune echoes throughout the tower.
Luther:
What a beautiful song. As if I can almost hear a story from it.
Luther:
I have it recorded. Seeing how focused you are, I took the liberty of capturing your image.
Luther:
Your guidance has been essential to my understanding of this place. Trust me, we will make this place better.
Luther:
The age of lies is behind us now. Now that the shadow over the Order has lifted, I'm sure the brighter days will come.
Luther:
Hmm? Why are you looking at me like that?
Luther:
Heh, isn't that good? Ambition, or you might call it, a desire for the better.
Luther:
The Order of the Deep needs change. Ragunna deserves a better future, but who will lead that change, I'm not sure.
Luther gave you a calm and meaningful smile before bowing deeply in gratitude.
Actor No. 1:
Is that... Primus Fenrico?!
Rover:
We need to document this place too, right? Let's take some pictures ahead.
Luther:
Yes, please.