Cerydra/Dialogue

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After completing Trailblaze Mission Fallen Petals, Leave Fading Traces of Fragrance, Cerydra may appear in the following locations in Beyond Time: An Eternal Page:

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▶ A ruler knows no higher praise than the joyous laughter of their subjects.

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(Sunlit Garden): Cerydra: What a peaceful garden this is! No swords, no flames... Are the laws of this new world really so merciful?; Cerydra: Very well, I shall permit its existence. Rather than hymns and statues, the laughter and chatter of subjects are the highest praise for a ruler... Look, Dux Gladiorum and the others are having quite a delightful conversation.; Aren't you going to chat with them?; Maybe they're waiting for you to join them.; Cerydra: Heh... no need. Rulers should stay silent in places where their subjects hold private conversations. I've borrowed their lives, so it's only fair to let them take a nice, long vacation.; Cerydra: You know what? I wasn't born with golden blood. Like a king's authority, I seized it with these hands.; Cerydra: I've used every means at my disposal and earned the name of tyrant. That was because to root out injustice, this was the only path forward.; Cerydra: But if possible, I hope people won't have to struggle to climb mountains just to live the life they want. I hear there are a few stars out there beyond the sky that are gentle enough for that.; Cerydra: Now, this long-cherished wish has largely come true. The reborn Amphoreus will surely embrace laws with more warmth and humanity.; Aww, you're making me feel all emotional...; Can you spend the rest of your life chasing the flame with me?; Cerydra: Haha. I hear the insolence in your words, but it's fine. After all, I am what people call a "tyrant."; Cerydra: Indeed, a monologue needs an audience... not a strategist plotting for me, not a pawn at my disposal, nor some Deliverer. Simply a friend who's willing to listen.; Cerydra: Thank you, Dux Primarius.

(Subsequent interactions)

Cerydra: Don't worry about formalities, just speak your mind.

About my peerage title...

Cerydra: After careful consideration, I think the title "Dux Primarius" suits you best.

Cerydra: I've pondered this title for quite a while. You're both the Deliverer and the protagonist of this story. Killing two birds with one stone. Isn't that fitting?

Cerydra: In recognition of your contributions, I hereby grant you the "Imperator's Grace." From this day forward, all restaurants, hotels, and baths in Amphoreus shall provide their services to you free of charge.

Cerydra: I hereby grant you permission to carry this title across the stars. This privilege holds equal authority on all other planets.

Cerydra: If anyone asks, tell them it was bestowed by the Imperator of Amphoreus. Heh, and if they want proof, let them come and seek an audience with me themselves.

Any plans after this?

Cerydra: Moving forward... I plan to take a long vacation and pick up some hobbies I had to put aside during the conquests.

Cerydra: I once dreamed of being a chess master, traveling the world, and making friends through the game... But alas, Amphoreus can't go a day without its ruler, so that idea has been shelved away.

Cerydra: If possible, I'd love to play a game with chess masters from beyond the sky... That would be incredibly fascinating.

(If this option has not been completed yet)

Is there anything you want me to remember?

(Submit "Fruit of Time" ×1): Cerydra: Of course there is. My "Queen" piece.; Cerydra: The Queen is the most powerful chess piece, moving like the wind, unstoppable in its path. May your future journey be just as free as it is.
(Obtain A Note from Cerydra and Crystal Queen)

The stars shall sing of the Imperator's conquest.

Cerydra: Of course. After all, I'm here to conquer the seas of stars.

(Dome of the Stars, with Hyacine)

Hyacine: Um, Great Imperator... I think there's something stuck on the back of your crown?

Cerydra: Oh? Then be a dear, Dux Lucens, and take it off for me.

Great Imperator? Why not something cute, like "Cera"?

Hyacine: You have to be respectful to a senior of the Flame-Chase!

Hyacine: You can only use nicknames like "Impy" or "Cery" in your head, don't say it out loud. Right, Grayie?

Dux Lucens?

Cerydra: It is a new peerage I have bestowed upon my dear, pink-haired subject. I am told she and Seneca, the Dux Brumalis, are from the same clan, descendants of the Sky city.

Cerydra: Heh, but Dux Brumalis's words often carry the bite of frigid winter, causing much discomfort to those around her. My dear pink-haired subject is like the dappled sunlight in a spring forest. Hence her title.

What is it? Let's see...

Hyacine: Oh, a little sticker! I wonder who was bold enough to stick this on her crown. Come on, Grayie, let's read it...

Hyacine: Huh? It says...

Cerydra: "Share your lifetime as Chrysos Heirs with me"?

Cerydra: Who... wrote this?

Hyacine: Judging by the handwriting, it's not Lady Aglaea or Lady Tribbie. Hmm, and it shouldn't be Cassie or Mydei! They've never formally met the Great Imperator.

Maybe it was Hysie?

Cerydra: Dux Gladiorum? Our promise... doesn't need to be stated in such a deliberate way.

Then maybe Snowy?

Cerydra: The Khaslana I know would be far more straightforward in his counsel to me, his Imperator.

So it's most likely Ciphie?

Cerydra: That crafty Dolos kitty? Of all the Flame-Chasers, isn't she the one most eager to keep her distance?

Surely it wasn't Naxy?

Hyacine: How horrifying! Just picturing Professor Anaxa writing this note is enough to make me check myself into the Twilight Courtyard!

Hyacine: It's a real mystery then!

Hyacine: You know, every time I see the Great Imperator, she's by herself Whenever Miss Hysilens and the four duxes share a toast, she's never with them either.

Hyacine: I'm so curious... What does the Great Imperator think about when she's all alone? What are her thoughts now on the Chrysos Heirs, and on the world beyond the sky that was once within her reach?

Cerydra: For someone with such a gentle and petite appearance, your questions are remarkably sharp and insightful.

Cerydra: I don't mind sharing. The reason I don't drink with the duxes is simply that a monarch must keep a clear head. One sip of Phagousa's honey brew is plenty for me. For now, any more than that is a pleasure I cannot afford.

Hyacine: Mm-hmm, noted. The amount of honey brew that the Great Imperator can drink is about... one-tenth of what Little Ica can handle.

Cerydra: Ahem! As for the younger generation of Flame-Chasers, it is only proper for a subject to seek an audience with their monarch, not the other way around.

Hyacine: Oh! So I was right! The Great Imperator doesn't initiate contact. She prefers us to take the lead!

Cerydra: How insolent! When it comes to sharp words, Dux Lucens... you're ever bit the equal of the Dux Brumalis.

And now, presenting... my official Imperator Observation Report!

That's just Cinny's professional habit.

Hyacine: Only one question left. Tell me more!

Cerydra: My thoughts on the world beyond the sky? For that, I have (Trailblazer) to thank. I am glad that instead of facing "Destruction", those countless stars were ultimately set upon a path of infinite possibilities.

Cerydra: Now I occasionally find myself thinking that, outside of chess, perhaps I could pick up a new hobby, like...

Conquering the hearts of the people through music?

A honey brew showdown with Little Ica?

Cerydra: Wait a minute. I seem to have missed something. While taking stock of the possible culprits behind this sticker, did we skip over someone?

Hyacine: Hehe, did we now? I don't think so, not at all!

(Subsequent interactions)

Cerydra: The way Dux Lucens closes the emotional distance without causing offense... It is, in its own way, a unique talent of hers...

A great senior of the Flame-Chase and her lil' junior!

Cerydra: In terms of age, we are more than a thousand years apart, yet I feel a strange kinship, as if meeting an old friend. Ahem... I suppose making anyone feel confortable upon first meeting is another of her talents.

After all, not everyone can start using nicknames straightaway.

Cerydra: All these sweet nicknames... They're delivered with such skill and affection that one can easily get lost in them.

Cerydra: I quite admire her personality. Many revere and fear my authority as the Imperator, but in truth, a monarch is born from her subjects and should always stand with them.

(If this option has not been completed yet)

Is there anything you want me to remember?

(Submit "Fruit of Time" ×1): Cerydra: Of course there is. My "Queen" piece.; Cerydra: The Queen is the most powerful chess piece, moving like the wind, unstoppable in its path. May your future journey be just as free as it is.
(Obtain A Note from Cerydra and Crystal Queen)

I look forward to your future career choices.

Cerydra: Whatever I undertake, be it chess or any other pursuits, my code is simple: be the best. I will become the standard by which all others are judged!

(Dome of the Stars, with Hysilens)

Hysilens: The campaign is over, and our deeds accomplished. Set aside the worries weighing on your mind for now, and share a drink with me, Imperator.

Hysilens: I brought a once-in-a-millennium vintage today. Miss it, and you'll have to wait another thousand years.

Cerydra: Heh. Dux Gladiorum, a thousand years is but a mere blink of an eye in our grand campaign.

Cerydra: I appreciate the thought, but please gift such a treasure to my ministers instead. I'm sure Dux Carminum will cherish this gift.

Hysilens: I knew you'd try to weasel out of it, so I already celebrated with them before coming here.

Cerydra: Oh? Heh... Guess it's a tactical oversight on my part this time.

Cerydra: But as a king, I must bear the weight of every move on the board. Indulging myself in honey brew would only lead to total defeat. So, I still can't drink it.

Might it spark some new inspiration?

Hysilens: Indeed. New ideas always rise from the mind after a good drink, like fizzy bubbles.

You can try trusting your vassals more.

Hysilens: Even if you take a short break, everyone in the Flame-Chase Army can handle their duties just fine. There's no need to worry excessively.

Cerydra: You both make fair points, but...

Hysilens: Well then, no need to force it. Seems this fine vintage will just have to be enjoyed by just us alone, Little Gray Fry.

No pressure if you don't want it!

We're not gonna force it upon you, after all.

Cerydra: Heh. Oh well. Clarity of mind is important, but to spoil my dear subjects' joy in the feast would be a greater loss still.

Cerydra: Well then, here's to Amphoreus's tomorrow.

Cerydra: Tch... quite the astringent bite.

(Subsequent interactions)

Cerydra: I've accepted your proposal for a drink, surely you two will quit stalling on my invitation for a chess game, right?

We play until there's a winner!

Cerydra: Very well. Seems I'll have to get serious and show you what I'm capable of.

Any tricks to winning at chess?

Cerydra: Chess is the art of "sacrifice." Each pin, capture, and triumph is purchased with the death of a piece... Even the "King" is no exception.

Cerydra: How much are you willing to sacrifice to win? That's the question you must ask yourself before making a move.

(If this option has not been completed yet)

Is there anything you want me to remember?

(Submit "Fruit of Time" ×1): Cerydra: Of course there is. My "Queen" piece.; Cerydra: The Queen is the most powerful chess piece, moving like the wind, unstoppable in its path. May your future journey be just as free as it is.
(Obtain A Note from Cerydra and Crystal Queen)

Let me get ready first...

Cerydra: Why not study some chess manuals during your break? Come back when you're well-prepared.

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