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📍 Jarilo-VI Everwinter Hill

Guardian Shadow

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Guardian Shadow

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{NICKNAME}

(This thing seems a little different from the other Fragmentum creatures...)

{NICKNAME}

(She doesn't seem to have any desire whatsoever to attack. Perhaps I can avoid a tough fight?)

Guardian Shadow

...Who are you?

Options

...Are you talking to me?

Do I still have to fight?

I'm a goner...

Guardian Shadow

You... are you real?

Guardian Shadow

I don't... want to hurt... anyone...

Guardian Shadow

I... don't mean... trouble...

Guardian Shadow

I haven't seen a... stranger in a long, long time.

Guardian Shadow

Mr. Stefan is gone... they've all gone. Everyone.

Guardian Shadow

The people I trusted... the people I was close to... they've all left me. This city... has abandoned me.

{NICKNAME}

(Stefan? I remember that name.)

{NICKNAME}

(Could she be...)

Options

Is that you, Cyrille?

Cyrille

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Cyrille

Do you know me... stranger?

Cyrille

You... Did Mr. Stefan send you to meet me?

Options

(lying) Yes! He told me to come and save you.

Sorry, I don't know him.

Cyrille

N—No. You don't have... his scent.

Cyrille

Oh... that's okay. I can feel it too... You really don't have his scent on you at all.

Cyrille

...Nobody is coming here for me anymore. I'm not smart enough, not strong enough, not independent enough... but I know all that. I've been lying to myself all this time and living that way for so long... I'm so tired of it.

Cyrille

You... stranger, I don't understand... How do you know my name?

Cyrille

...Never mind. I don't want to get into it any further... too much questioning will only lead to more pain. It's always been the case...

Cyrille

You're my only witness... the final witness. That fact alone is comforting enough... knowing that I don't have to wander around in eternal loneliness...

Options

What can I do for you?

What are you thinking about right now?

Cyrille

...

Cyrille

I... have a favor to ask.

Cyrille

I want to know... why my fate is like this. I guess the answer is sealed in here, but there's nothing I can do about it...

Cyrille

Will you help me, stranger? If you can help me find the answer... I'll tell you everything there is about me. No secrets.

Cyrille

My story... may not be that interesting, but perhaps you'd like to hear it, right? I hope you do...

Options

I'll help you... I want to hear your story.

If I say no...

Cyrille

Thank you. I was afraid... that you'd say no.

Cyrille

...I was afraid you'd say that, but... I can't force you. I would never force anyone to do anything.

Cyrille

Maybe I just have to keep waiting around. Wait for the next witness, who'll probably never come...

Options

Sorry... I'll help you out.

I'll help you, even if it's just out of sympathy.

Cyrille

Really? Thank you...

Cyrille

I got no place to go. I'll be waiting for you here.

Cyrille

If you want to give up, that's okay... I'm just a shadow, and I'm not able to begrudge anyone, even if they trick me... And I don't feel sad either.

Talk to Cyrille

Cyrille

I... see the truth now.

Cyrille

Thank you, stranger...

Cyrille

You've shown me the truth, stranger. I don't know how to repay this kindness... as you can see, I can't exactly do anything right now.

Cyrille

But at least I can fulfill my previous promise to you, and tell you my story. Would you like to stop and listen?

Options

Yes.

You don't have to.

Cyrille

...You are so gentle, stranger. As gentle as Mr. Stefan.

Cyrille

No... This is my final wish. Mr. Stefan will agree.

Cyrille

— I'm Cyrille, Supreme Guardian of Belobog.

Cyrille

I know I don't deserve to be in such a high position. If it weren't for my sister going off then for no reason at all... I'd never have been able to take this path.

Cyrille

Luckily, I have Mr. Stefan by my side — he is my teacher and dear friend. He's given me countless pieces of valuable advice... and helped me through crisis after crisis.

Options

Why do you linger around here?

What's your connection to the box puzzles?

Cyrille

I'm confused... confused about the cause of my death.

Cyrille

They... are the end of my life. The reason I'm lingering around here... may be connected with my confusion about the cause of my death.

Cyrille

But you helped remove any element of confusion — and I can finally face my destiny.

Cyrille

I was born a fool... and died from my foolishness. I failed everyone who ever put their faith in me... I failed to uphold the duty and prestige of a Supreme Guardian.

Cyrille

I slipped and fell into that open box, ending my life in a way that's destined for ridicule.

Cyrille

Perhaps at the end of my life, I was caught up in a vortex of shame... but I've wandered in this purgatory far too long to feel any sadness or shame. All I want now is peace.

Cyrille

Stranger, I can feel your power. Compared to my cowardice... you exude such a strong, calm aura.

Cyrille

I beg you for one last piece of generosity... I hope you can bless me with everlasting peace.

Options

...I understand what you mean.

I... I can't do it.

Cyrille

Thank you... thank you for leaving me with this one shred of dignity.

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Combat

Cyrille

...Are you going to leave me behind? Just leave me here in this endless void?

Cyrille

Well... maybe someone like me doesn't deserve to be saved. Farewell, stranger.

Cyrille

...Have you changed your mind, stranger?

Options

I will give you the peace you deserve.

I still can't bring myself to do it...

Cyrille

Thank you... thank you for leaving me with this one shred of dignity.

⚔️

Combat

Cyrille

...Are you going to leave me behind? Just leave me here in this endless void?

Cyrille

Well... maybe someone like me doesn't deserve to be saved. Farewell, stranger.

Go to the Overworld and find someone well-versed in history

📍 Jarilo-VI Administrative District

Do you know the Supreme Guardian Cyrille?

Manya

...Mmm, do you mean Cyrille "the Fool"?

Manya

Of course. I mean, anyone who's studied a little history has heard of her, right?

Manya

What made you suddenly interested in this piece of ancient history? I don't have the time for random trivia right now... There's a huge stack of documents on my desk waiting for my approval.

Options

I found something...

I brought something back from Cyrille.

Manya

Huh? What...

Manya

...Is this some kind of sick joke?

Manya

Ah, okay... I guess, taking a look won't rob me of much time. What is it? Let me have a check, would you?

Manya

It's... this...

Manya

I'm flabbergasted! You might've just found an incredible antique item...

Manya

Based on the Belobog Conventions for the Preservation of Ancient Relics, any antiques found by civilians must be turned over to the Architects for proper preservation. I will have to hold on to this ornament that you've found.

Options

What? This is robbery in plain sight!

Then what's in it for me, huh?

Manya

Relax, I won't leave you empty-handed. I'm highly confident that this thing is an authentic relic... I'm sure you'll be compensated handsomely.

Manya

Mmm, that's right — do you know much about Belobog's history? You can find out more about Cyrille "the Fool" in this pamphlet. Take it as a souvenir from the Administrative Department.