Chapter 22 Closing

Each chapter contains some extra artwork for it. One for the start, one for the end.
They have a random chance to appear on the title screen after completing the chapter.

A Future Worth Protecting

A Future Worth Protecting

Hey, you! ...Sorry, you're not an enemy.

Logic told me as much, but my body tenses anyway.
I'm here alone in this crumbling world, hunting enemies
that look exactly like you.

There's one thing I know for sure: I cursed that world
we lived in. The kingdom subjected my sister to the most
inhumane tests, and I wanted the whole world to burn.

But when I watched our town fall to pieces, I felt sadness
for all the memories I had of the times my sister and
I lived together.

Yeah, I know she's never coming back. That was just an
illusion the crumbling world showed me. But that's exactly
why I want to protect the times and places I shared with her.

The Will Beside Me

The Will Beside Me

All this time, I planned to claw my way to the best possible
outcomes, though I know just how powerless I am.

Yet, through this journey, I have realized that the only
reason I have been able to forge ahead without losing heart
is because of the attendant who is always by my side.
I cannot even fathom how much I have relied on him.

I am physically weak, and I lack any martial skills.
And after abandoning my station, I lack allies.

But I want to change. I feel this genuinely. Rather than
being constantly protected by my attendant, I wish to be
strong enough to stand beside him...

A Burning Heart

A Burning Heart

I have kept records of every single memory I have with
my master.

The songs he sang in that basement room. When he
stood against the king and set off on a journey of peace.
When his quick wit brought together two hostile villages.
The answer he gave me in that church when I asked him to
define a peaceful world.

Among them all, I could scarcely understand the meaning
behind any of the emotions my master expressed to me.
But now...I think I do.

I awake again in this odd space, and I remember what
I felt when I looked into those strong, kind eyes...

Perhaps this is what humans call "happiness."

Vestiges of Salvation

Vestiges of Salvation

The next thing I knew, I stood alone in The Cage. I don't
know the way home, and I can't find the exit no matter where
I wander. I don't even know if I'm lost... I'm already sick
of this place. Hey, you there, in the white sheet.
What's all this about?

...I'm the tenth? You failed to summon me properly because
the world was breaking?

None of this makes sense, but there's no need to apologize.
I know it's not your fault.

I think I'm here for a reason. I finally managed to repay
him somewhat for saving me. I never thought he would be such
a handful of a man, but I'm empathetic enough to sympathize
with his pain. To stand on the battlefield, even after losing
someone, is a terrifying thing... You'll know exactly what
I mean if you ever find yourself in battle.

Maybe next time I should do something that gets him
owing me a debt.

Grief and War

Grief and War

I lost sight of my subordinate in battle, and I've been
searching for him ever since. However, at some point,
I found myself lost in here. But I see now. You summoned
him here, and that's why he vanished from the fight.
That makes sense. No, no, it's okay. I feel bad — I've been
causing him trouble myself.

"Sometimes, you cannot run from the truth you wish you could
look away from." A common refrain. Because if I don't run,
then all I'll find is my usual hopelessness.

But that's fine. My crime of sending all of my squadmates
to die will forever be a part of me. I don't care if I never
find forgiveness. I don't want it anyway. I have no choice
but to wallow in my despair.

And yet, I cannot forget that I have a spark of light right
beside me. I've only just realized this, thanks to you
bringing us together in this place.

A Gathered Fragment

A Gathered Fragment

I still don't trust you entirely. You're too suspicious.
Look, I'm a cautious person, and I've lived to see many
a day because of it.

A helping hand is sometimes only there to capture me.
A kind word is sometimes only there to bring down my guard.
A dangling treasure is sometimes nothing but a trap.

Sometimes, I can't even trust my own heart.
How funny is that?

So...even though I don't trust you, I'll still give you my
thanks. I feel like I can collect everything I've lost up to now.

Thank you.

Beyond the Cloth

Beyond the Cloth

What sort of face hides beneath this cloth?

A terrible visage that ought to be concealed?
Or breathtaking beauty?

I'm sorry. It really doesn't matter. One's looks are nothing
more than a part of the hand we've been dealt, much like our
stations and roles. Isn't that right?

Those who are drawn into these things are fools.
But I believe all of those things make up who I am.

Perhaps one day, the time will come when we can both
remove the cloths that hide us...

This chapter gives the player one of the many ​​Remnants, items that buff characters but also provide an additional story.

Another music track, this one being a clean version of the Mourning Mother fight. The audio during the battle is compressed, so this provides a clearer version.

Mourning Mother MONACA
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[ Lost Archives IV ]

Rec. Re: Protecting the Depths

"I...can't move anymore..."

"But preparations to leave are finally in place."

"I wonder if Pod's aware of what I've done..."

"Pod... Mama's pretty funny, even in times like this."

"But this is no time to be laughing."

"I... I am YoRHa Unit 10H."

"Someone..."

"Someone please help me."

Author: YoRHa Unit 10H
Alert Level: Disposal Required

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