Fateful Reunion

Hugo: Heh...

Lycaon: As I thought... Hugo really is here.

Lycaon: When we were still working together, he would often choose routes that were difficult to attack, yet easy to defend.

(After defeating the enemies)

Lycaon: Master Proxy, the layout of the port is complex. Ethereals may jump out from any corner.

Lycaon: Do be extra careful.

(Approach the marked location)

Lycaon: Eugh.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): There are so many Ethereals.... but they don't seem to be fazing him at all!

Lycaon: Though I am loath to admit it, that man is quite formidable.

Lycaon: You can always find him in the thick of things, be it in social functions or surrounded by Ethereals.

(Approach the marked location)

Hugo: Tsk.

Hugo: Goodbye, my friends.

Lycaon: Pay his provocations no heed.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍No worries. We've dealt with minor obstacles like this before.No worries. We've dealt with minor obstacles like this before.Text for Wise / All good! These small obstacles can't trip me up!All good! These small obstacles can't trip me up!Text for Belle‍)

(Interact with Container Console)

Lycaon: Master Proxy, the container console here has been destroyed by Hugo.

Lycaon: He really went to great lengths to block our path...

Lycaon: But don't worry, once we find the specific container console, we'll be able to repair it.

(Interact with Container Console)

Lycaon: Master Proxy, taking care of this container console will allow us to proceed forward.

Lycaon: Let's repair it quickly.

(Enter Circuit Reset)

(Approach the heart-shaped mines)

Hugo: Careful, or you'll get hurt~

Lycaon: ...I'm not going to let you have your way.

Lycaon: Master Proxy, that's one of Hugo's weapons. Make sure to avoid it.

Lycaon: It may look like a coin, but it's actually a dart.

Lycaon: He carries around a briefcase filled with all sorts of weapons. It's quite the hassle to deal with.

(After defeating the enemies)

Lycaon: He's extremely familiar with this place.

Lycaon: Master Proxy, dragging this out will only be to our disadvantage. Let's proceed through here posthaste.

(After defeating the enemies)

Lycaon: The mechanism here isn't damaged, it's still functioning normally.

Lycaon: Something's not right.

Lycaon: It feels too easy. Almost as if... he let us through on purpose.

(After defeating the first wave of enemies)

Hugo: What's the rush, my friends? We still have plenty of time.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍This guy's as sly as a fox.This guy's as sly as a fox.Text for Wise / This is one crafty dude!This is one crafty dude!Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: No matter, Master Proxy. I've already predicted where he'll go next.

(After defeating the second wave of enemies)

Lycaon: ...Urgh, we played right into his hands. He's taken the opportunity to run off again.

Is this a thief's escape ability?

Lycaon: You're right. These are skills honed through countless practical experiences... He's very good at this.

Lycaon, don't lose to him!

Lycaon: ...I'm terribly sorry. I will catch up to him.

Lycaon: If I'm not mistaken, the direction Hugo just escaped to should be the area above where we first entered this Hollow.

Lycaon: Master Proxy, let's hurry and catch up.

(Approach the lift)

Lycaon: This must be the right way.

Lycaon: Not to worry, Master Proxy.

Lycaon: We'll be able to catch up to him soon.

(Interact with Container Console)

Lycaon: Master Proxy, repair this console as you did before.

Lycaon: Hugo hasn't gone far yet.

Former Partners

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 "Former Partners"

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Video Summary: Maybe he's found a new partner too.

Story Description: You avoided a group of Hollow Raiders while chasing Hugo. Lycaon shared some information about Hugo with you...

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Lycaon: It should be this way.

Lycaon pauses momentarily. In the distance, a group of heavily armed figures emerge...

Lycaon: Are they... from the auction? No, they shouldn't be able to track Hugo here... They're likely just Hollow Raiders.

Lycaon: Back then, Hugo would typically retreat into a Hollow after securing the goods.

Lycaon: And as his partner, I'd be responsible for leading the pursuers astray.

Lycaon: ...

Lycaon: I'm unsure if he has a partner now, or who they might be if he does.

He seems to be alone...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): He was alone the entire time when he approached us before...

Lycaon: I see, that's good. It means he must be carrying that core himself.

He must have a new partner!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Well... phantom thieves usually have partners. I assume he must have recruited a new one by now.Well... phantom thieves usually have partners. I assume he must have recruited a new one by now.Text for Wise / Well... phantom thieves usually have partners, right? He must have recruited a new one!Well... phantom thieves usually have partners, right? He must have recruited a new one!Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: True. That could make things trickier, as he may have passed the core to his partner.

Lycaon: Regardless, Master Proxy... let's steer clear of those Hollow raiders for now.

Lycaon: Although I'm confident in my ability to defeat them, a clash here might delay us and jeopardize your safety.

Lycaon: Our main focus now is locating Hugo and retrieving the gem.

(After defeating the enemies)

Lycaon: Hm...

Lycaon: ...He should be nearby.

Traitor

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 "Traitor"

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Video Summary: So, who made the first move?

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Hugo: Long time no see. Traitor

Lycaon: It was you who broke the oath, not me!

Hugo: Hah! You haven't changed...

Hugo: ...Pompous and self-righteous!

Lycaon: ...You're beyond reason!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Both of you... enough already!

Hugo: ...Hmph

Lycaon: Master Proxy!

A Moment of Carelessness

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 "Unwelcome Guy"

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Video Summary: Gotta keep reminding myself I'm not in Eous anymore.

Story Description: While Lycaon and Hugo were arguing, you were surrounded by the Hollow Raiders you'd seen earlier...

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Lycaon: Are you alright, Master Proxy? Any injuries?

I'm fine.

I just forgot how tall I was...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I'm fine. I just forgot I wasn't (‍usingusingText for Belle‍) Eous... I thought your attacks would just, go over my head... I'm not used to being this tall, I guess...

Hugo: Rest assured, Manager. My blade has always been steady.

Hugo: I'll never point my weapon at my allies, especially not you.

Hugo: As for that oaf... Hmph. He has no sense of control in the heat of battle, even turning on his own comrades.

Lycaon: ...I'd thank you not to spread lies.

Hugo: What, are you denying it? I merely spoke the truth, didn't I?

At that moment, the Hollow Raiders you encountered earlier close in on you...

(A group of Hollow Raiders raided in)

Anxious Hollow Raider: Hah, thought we were in for a tough day, but it seems we struck gold in the end!

Anxious Hollow Raider: If you value your lives, you better hand over all your Etheric resources and any other valuables you've got!

Lycaon: ...I have no conflict with you, gentlemen. I am here for personal reasons, not to mine Ether resources.

Fierce Hollow Raider: Hah, cut the crap! It's been a rough day, and we need something to make it right.

Fierce Hollow Raider: Whatever your business is, pay your dough or bite the dust!

Hugo: Pay our dough? This is the Hollow. You're not claiming this Hollow as your own, are you?

Hugo: Not even the current mayor of New Eridu would dare to make that assertion.

Hugo: Am I correct? Mr. Mayflower Watchdog?

Lycaon: ...

Fierce Hollow Raider: Hah, you sure have a mouth on ya, pretty boy!

Fierce Hollow Raider: Don't push it! We've buried idiots like you in the Hollow before and soon you'll be joining them!

Lycaon: I'd urge you to reconsider.

Fierce Hollow Raider: Huh?

Hugo: Unfortunately, your kind advice has come too late.

Hugo: They've already worn my patience thin.

Ideological Differences

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 "Ideological Differences"

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Video Summary: "No one has the right to take another's life."

Story Description: Hugo and Lycaon showed completely different attitudes towards the Hollow Raiders. Hugo wanted to eliminate them on the spot, while Lycaon believed they should be taken to Public Security.

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Hugo swiftly deals with the Hollow Raiders...

Anxious Hollow Raider: Gwaaahh! Help me!

Hugo: Scared? Then perhaps you should think twice before you act.

Hugo: You've made your bed. Now, lie in it.

Anxious Hollow Raider: Sorry! I'm so sorry! Please, have mercy!

Fierce Hollow Raider: Spare us! We won't do it again!

Lycaon: Are you quite done blowing off steam? Don't kill them. I'll hand them over to Public Security once we're out of—

Hugo: Who do you think you are to tell me what to do?

Lycaon: ...

Hugo: They weren't planning to show you any mercy, yet you forgive them so easily.

Hugo: You haven't changed at all over the years, Lycaon.

Hugo: To hell with you and your foolish fantasies of being some almighty savior.

Hugo: Haven't you learned your lesson from what happened with your eye and legs?

Lycaon: My principles remain unshaken. No one has the right to take another's life.

Hugo: Sinners deserve punishment. Do you know how many lives they've taken?

Hugo: I'm merely delivering the justice the world needs.

Lycaon: It is not our place to pass judgment.

Lycaon: I know I will not sway you. There is no point in continuing this argument.

Lycaon: I will stop you, I always will.

Hugo: Go ahead and try.

Hugo: I will defeat you, I always will.

(Enter combat with Abyssal Enforcer)

Hugo: Be prepared to kneel before me, traitor.

Lycaon: ...You talk too much.

(Enemy health reaches 75%}}

Hugo: Proxy, I'd advise against trusting anyone from the Mayflower family... or their dog.

Hugo: How many bodies did the mayor step over in his ascent to power?

Lycaon: ...

(Enemy health reaches 50%}}

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Umm... Do you two have to fight?Umm... Do you two have to fight?Text for Wise / Really...? Do you two have to do this now?Really...? Do you two have to do this now?Text for Belle‍)

Hugo: My apologies, dear Manager, but I'm itching to teach him a lesson.

Lycaon: ...Shut up.

(After the cutscene)

(Talk to Lycaon)

About Beliefs

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 "About Beliefs"

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Video Summary: Hatred doesn't define you, it only eats away at you.

Story Description: Lycaon and Hugo's past memories include an old thief mentor who taught them not to judge others' lives. Lycaon fully agrees with this teaching, but Hugo does not.

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After Hugo leaves, Lycaon goes silent, as if lost in his memories...

Jack: Worry not, mastery of my skills will come in time. But there's something more important I would like to teach you: something about faith.

Hugo (Young): Does a phantom thief even need faith?

Lycaon (Young): Of course. What else would we fight for?

Hugo (Young): For wealth, fame, and power. To stand at the top, so nothing and no one can imprison us.

Hugo (Young): ...Isn't that what everyone desires?

Hugo (Young): Or perhaps... By "faith," do you mean something asinine and empty, like justice, dreams, or friendship?

Hugo (Young): Hilarious. Grow up, Lycaon. It's time to let go of your naive fantasies of being some almighty savior.

Lycaon (Young): ...You! Tsk, you just don't get it.

Jack: Alright, enough squabbling. What I'm trying to teach you is very simple.

Jack: I may not walk the path of justice, but I do not walk the path of evil.

Jack: There is too much injustice in this world. And there are times when it becomes necessary to right those wrongs with... unconventional methods.

Jack: Taking lives, however, is out of the question. Life is a precious gift, one that nobody has the right to steal.

Jack: No one should have the authority to judge whether another lives or dies. Keep that in mind.

Lycaon (Young): I will.

Hugo (Young): ...

Jack: You don't seem convinced, Hugo.

Hugo (Young): As you mentioned, this world is unjust.

Hugo (Young): That's why we must strive to bring fairness to this world. Those who cause harm should face consequences, just as those who take lives should.

Hugo (Young): But not all lives hold the same value. Sometimes, you may need to eliminate one if it means saving more.

Jack: ...You're too proud. Your pride may lead you astray.

Hugo (Young): I have my own path and beliefs, Jack. I'll determine for myself what's fair and unfair.

Lycaon (Young): Hey, watch your mouth! If it weren't for Jack, you'd be dead already!

Jack: You're a smart kid, Hugo. Skilled, too. You could easily take the life of a "sinner."

Jack: However, what if one day you found out you were wrong? What if that so-called sinner were innocent? Could you bring them back to life?

Hugo (Young): I wouldn't make that mistake.

Jack: To err is human. Everyone is bound to make mistakes.

Jack: It is good you are open with your thoughts. I just... don't want your troubled past to weigh you down.

Jack: Because your hatred doesn't define you, it only eats away at you.

The Most Bitter Failure

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 "The Most Bitter Failure"

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Video Summary: He never acknowledged any of this.

Story Description: Lycaon told us the reason for the fallout with Hugo: Mockingbird had once experienced a most painful failure.

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Lycaon: ...

Are you okay?

You've been quiet for a while.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Are you okay, Lycaon? You've been quiet for a while.Are you okay, Lycaon? You've been quiet for a while.Text for Wise / What's wrong, Lycaon? You've been quiet for a while now...What's wrong, Lycaon? You've been quiet for a while now...Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: My apologies, Master Proxy. I was just... reminded of some past memories.

Lycaon: Before Hugo and I founded Mockingbird, we had a mentor — Jack.

Lycaon: He took us under his wing when we were in dire straits, imparting his skills and life lessons.

Lycaon: ...But Hugo didn't agree with his viewpoints. Perhaps our paths were always fated to diverge.

What caused your split with Hugo?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I've been curious for a while now. What caused you two to split...?I've been curious for a while now. What caused you two to split...?Text for Wise / Okay, I'll admit, I've been itching to ask: Why'd you two split up...?Okay, I'll admit, I've been itching to ask: Why'd you two split up...?Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: ...

Lycaon: We... I mean, Mockingbird faced numerous triumphs, but also setbacks.

Lycaon: And one of them was a disastrous one.

Witness

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 "Witness"

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Video Summary: But everybody lies.

Story Description: In Lycaon's memory, he witnessed how Hugo, in pursuit of revenge, had taken many lives, including those of innocent people, and therefore decides to leave Mockingbird.

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Lycaon (Young): Hugo — you...

Hugo (Young): ...

Lycaon (Young): Was this you? All this?

Hugo (Young): So what if it was?

Lycaon (Young): ...Have you gone crazy?! Have you been planning this... all along?

Lycaon (Young): You'd bury all these lives... in the name of vengeance?

Hugo (Young): They deserved to die.

Hugo (Young): Especially... Especially my so-called father. I should have killed him a long time ago. A really long time ago...

Hugo (Young): You know what, Lycaon? There're some people whose only purpose in life is to bring more suffering into this world.

Hugo (Young): Sometimes, murder is what brings justice back into this world.

Hugo (Young): And for that, I must stain these hands in blood.

Lycaon (Young): There's more than just the guilty here — there are innocents! What are they to you? Just another rung to step on as you climb your way to the top?

Lycaon (Young): Enough... I can't... trust anything you say anymore. I'm leaving Mockingbird. Now.

Hugo (Young): ...Where are you going?

Lycaon (Young): Anywhere. Someone from the Mayflowers got in touch with me before...

Hugo (Young): Are you mad?! You know what those hypocrites in city administration are like! They're no different from TOPS!

Hugo (Young): We've fought them together all this time, and now you're leaving to... to serve as their lapdog?!

Hugo (Young): Are you going to turn your back on Mockingbird...? Turn your back on me?

Lycaon (Young): ...The mayor is different from the others. But it doesn't matter — I'm not going to even try convincing you.

Lycaon (Young): As your friend, I'll give you one last piece of advice: Please, stop here.

Lycaon (Young): Otherwise, the day will come... where your hatred and ambition will consume you.