Tio: "Michuram seems to have been completely sealed off."
"Salespersons at the theme park and various stores have also been evacuated."
Randy: "According to our original guess, they might have gone to the wetland."
"But now it seems that we still headed to Mithulam."
Lloyd: 'Ellie, couldn't you get in touch with Miss Maria?'
"Well, I can't find her at all these days. Ever since the IBC building was destroyed, he seems to have been busy dealing with various aftermath tasks."
Randy: "Leave aside the young lady for now, is the possibility suggested by Rector and the others true?"
Tio: 'The real mastermind behind the Red Constellation's attack on Crossbell was not the Empire, but Mr. Dieter.'
Lloyd sighed.
"Lloyd, you don't have to care about my feelings." Ellie said, "Actually, I haven't been able to contact grandpa since yesterday."
"According to what Mr. Butler said, grandpa may have been under house arrest in the Orchid Tower."
"What." Lloyd said.
"This." Tio said.
Randy; "Has the villain's identity been completely exposed?"
"If Mr. Dieter is really the mastermind behind this series of events, all contradictions and doubts can be answered. Under this assumption, the Red Constellation and the Association are the wrongdoers and facilitators he hired."
"As for the demonized Varut, even DG may be a pawn used by him." Lloyd said.
"Even DG?" Ellie said,
"That's all Valut, could it be that Achim was also used by him?" Randy said.
Tio: "How come, but."
"Of course, the possibility of a direct connection between them is very low." Lloyd said: "Judging from Achim's words and deeds, it seems that there is no other behind-the-scenes person."
"However, it is possible that he was actually taken advantage of by others without realizing it."
Ellie: "Speaking of which, we still haven't been able to find out who took Kia away from the Tower of the Sun?"
Randy: ‘And she was mixed into the auction items of the Black Auction.'
"If you think about it carefully, if that thing was man-made, it would be impossible for ordinary people to do it."
"Unless you are a silver or a member of the association."
Lloyd's communication rang.
"Hello, I'm Lloyd from the Special Agent Support Section."
Jonah: ‘Great, it’s finally connected. I want Tio to hear it too, so please set it to speaker mode.”
"Yes, Jonah, I understand, set it now."
"Jonah, what happened?" Theo said.
"You're asking what happened! It's terrible, there are terrible monsters lurking in Crossbell's guidance network."
Lloyd; "Monster?"
Ellie: "What do you mean?"
"At first I just found some weird data constructs on the edge of the network."
Jonah said: "Because they were all meaningless arrangements, I thought they were just junk data."
"But upon further investigation, I discovered that they actually evolved from the code used to terminate them."
Tio: "In other words, is this some kind of trap set by the association?"
"No, judging from the date, it was nearly five years ago. I remember that was when Crossbell introduced the guidance network, right?"
Jonah said.
"Well, yes." Tio said, "That's it."
Ellie: "It was IBC who proposed the introduction of the Guidance Network at that time. Because of this, IBC, which introduced the technology, has a deep relationship with this plan."
"Even to the extent of knowing everything. That's it."
Randy: "Hey, does that mean Crossbell is now under the control of the association?"
"Jonah, what is this so-called monster?" Lloyd said.
“What problems can it cause?”
"This is still being analyzed," Jonah said.
“But it is definitely a huge system that can cover the entire guidance network, and the second phase seems to be equipped with a real-life system that can be linked with it.
"What does this mean?" Tio said.
"Reality, in other words, is not the world of the Guidance Network, right?" Ellie said.
"Well, all areas of the underground space are under the control of this system, and are linked to the Orchid Tower, and even to Mihiram." Jonah said.
"Mishulam?" Lloyd said.
"I actually heard this name now," Randy said.
"Anyway, I will contact you after the analysis is completed. Although I don't know what you are doing, you must be more careful." Jonah said.
Randy: ‘There is too much evidence of this connection, it’s inevitable.’
Tio: ‘’Although we don’t know exactly what purpose it was built for, it seems that apart from Aipu and the Guild, there are only forces that can build such a huge system.”
Lloyd: Let’s go to Mithuram first, where Kia and Mr. Arios and the answers to all the questions are waiting for us.”
Later, Lloyd and others came to Mithulam.
The deathly silence here is no longer the same as before, with a hint of eerieness.
And the bells rang throughout Mithulam.
"The bell? Is this the bell on the top floor of the City of Mirrors?" Lloyd said.
"Well, that should be right." Ellie.
"Even the water surface is glowing faintly. Can Tio feel anything?" Randy said.
Tio: "The aura similar to spiritual pressure seems to be increasing continuously. This feeling is coming from the direction of the theme park inside."
"Really?" Lloyd said, "It seems likely that Mr. Arios took Kia there."
Ellie: 'Well, let's go over and take a look.'
Lloyd and others rushed to the Mirror City in the theme park.
As soon as I entered the theme park, I met a fantasy beast guarding the gate.
"A phantom beast actually appeared here! We don't have time, attack it immediately!" Lloyd said.
After being defeated, it immediately disappeared.
"Tsk, why do phantom beasts appear in such a place?" Randy said.
Tio: "I don't know, but I think it has something to do with the increase in spiritual pressure here."
"In addition, maybe it has something to do with the bells like the Moon Tower." Ellie said.
"Kia and Mr. Arios are in a place like this." Lloyd said: "Anyway, let's go in quickly."
Lloyd and others discovered that all the flowers and plants in the theme park were gone, replaced by spiritual grass.
"Mixi's flower bed quilt!" Tio said, "It's unforgivable."
At this time, another phantom beast appeared.
"I've seen this before." Ellie said.
"Kill it," Randy said.
Lloyd: "We have encountered clowns in this place before, and if you think about it carefully, Qia happened to be in front of us at that time."
"Well, it seems there is indeed something ahead." Ellie said.
Randy: "It's useless to think about it, we can only go over and take a look."
Tio: "Well, let's go."
Arriving at the gate of the City of Mirrors, I found that this beautiful city was extremely strange.
"I thought it was just a city that represented the characteristics of a theme park." Randy said.
Tio: "Now I can clearly sense that this castle is emitting powerful spiritual pressure, and it should be emitting from the top level."
Ellie: "I heard that the castle was built at her suggestion."
"Could it be that?"
"Anyway, let's go in. If we're lucky, we might be able to get to the top floor."
At this time, another phantom beast appeared.
"It seems that it wants to defend the castle, let's defeat it!"
The battle was about to break out, and soon Lloyd and the others were finally defeated.
Several people continued to move forward and entered the City of Mirrors, with particles of light flying throughout the castle.
Ellie: "Are these lights?"
"The spiritual particles seem to be floating upward." Tio said.
Lloyd; "The front entrance is sealed, but new entrances have appeared on the left and right."
"I've been here several times before and this is the design. Is this what she did?" Ellie said.
"There are strange sounds coming from the depths. Please be careful," Tio said.
Lloyd: "In short, we can only go to the top floor. We must find out Mr. Arios's purpose and take back Kia!"
After a lot of effort, Lloyd and others reached the top floor.
Lloyd; "Finally we've arrived."
‘Well, we’ve reached the top floor, but Kia and Mr. Arios are not there?’ Ellie said.
Tio: "I noticed before I came here that there seemed to be a secret space hidden inside that big luminous mirror."
Lloyd; "Really?"
"Yes, a large number of energy vortex spirits have gathered there. I'm afraid that's the end." Tio said.
"That's it." Ellie said.
Randy; "Looks like we've finally caught up."
"Yes." Lloyd said: "Everyone, cheer up, we are going to take back Kia."
Everyone began to investigate the mirror, and particles emitting a faint light were being sucked into the mirror.
Lloyd reached out his hand.
"Looks like we can go in!"
Randy: "Let's go, we can't keep Kia waiting too long!"
After entering, Lloyd and others were surprised.
"This is?" Tio said.
Ellie: "Why?"
There is actually an altar here and Kia is sitting on the altar.
Besides this, both Arios and Maria stood in front of the altar.
"Kia, Mr. Arios." Lloyd said.
Ellie: "Maria?"
"Lloyd, everyone." Kia said.
"Haha, you finally have the truth." Maria said.
"Bell, why? Why are you in this place." Ellie said.
"Haha, the answer is very simple. As a descendant of the Croois family who inherited the great treasure, I am just fulfilling my obligations."
"Great treasure?" Lloyd said.
"Is it similar to the Ring of Radiance that appeared in Liber?" Tio said.
"Haha, now that you know it, it's easier to explain. In the distant past, the goddess gave the seven treasures to human beings.
One of the treasures was inherited by my ancestors, but it only lasted for 100 years."
Randy; "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Haha, due to an unfortunate accident, we lost the treasure given by the goddess." Maria said.
"As a result, the ancestors of the Croois family strengthened their belief in finding the treasure no matter what, and thus launched an extremely astonishing and ambitious plan."
Maria said: 'We ended up building a huge structure underneath Crossbell.'
Ellie: 'What is that?'
Tio: "Could it be that the incomprehensible huge system of the guidance network is used?"
"Well, after integrating modern force-guiding technology with the alchemy of the Croois family, magical science was born."
1 "On the basis of understanding science, we finally succeeded in constructing that extremely amazing and huge formula."
"Constructed based on magical science." Tio said.
"And alchemy." Ellie said.
"Really, that's it." Lloyd said, "The group of alchemists who built the Star Tower and provided technology to DG is your family?"
Randy: "What?"
Tio: "If you think about it this way, all questions will be answered."
"So the cradle where Kia sleeps is also the same?" Ellie said.
"Haha, of course that is what we provide." Maria said: 'It has the effect of giving them an object of faith and making them feel happy.'
"If that's the case, then DG is obviously secretly induced by your family to achieve your goal?" Lloyd said.
"Well, they are just our puppets." Maria said.
"Humph, but they didn't notice it at all. Haha, do you have a rough understanding of the background of the matter?"
Maria said: "Oh, by the way, Mr. Arios has nothing to do with our family."
"He's just a solid facilitator who agrees with our plans."
"Mr. Arios?" Lloyd said,
Randy: "Are you serious? You would actually agree with this ridiculous delusion."
"Oh, what a ridiculous delusion? If I'm to put it simply, I agree with you."
Arios said.
"Wow, that's too much," Maria said.
"But since they have enough power to change the current situation."
Arios said first: "Even if it is a vain delusion, I am willing to help, even if it goes against the will of the goddess."
Ellie: "How could that happen?"
Tio; "Why?"
Lloyd; "To be honest, I suddenly heard so many shocking facts that I couldn't sort out my thoughts for a while, but there is one thing I must say. I will never allow my delusions to get involved with Kia! Come back soon!"
"Although I don't know how they instigated you, Kia will always be Kia, right? I won't let you sit there with a sad face!"
Kia: 'Lloyd.'
"Haha, Kia, Lloyd has already said so, what are you going to do?" Maria said.
Kia was silent.
"What's wrong with you, Kia?" Lloyd said.
Randy; "Xiao Qi, why should she be hesitant? She just jumped into Lloyd's arms like usual."
"Is this what makes you most at ease?"
"Randy," Chia said.
"Yeah, maybe you have a lot on your mind." Ellie said.
"But I think there is nothing more important than this." Tio said.
"Ellie, Tio." Kia closed her eyes, as if she was struggling.
"Haha, it seems very lively." At this time, three projections suddenly appeared.
They are the three people who formed the association, the Joker, the Doctor, and the Seventh Pillar.
Ellie; "Snake that bites the body."
Tio: ‘Sure enough, I have nothing to do with them.’ (To be continued)