虚ろの夜語り1 Nighttime Void 1 | |
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Name | Nighttime Void 1 虚ろの夜語り1 |
Belongs to | Vatista |
Number | 01 |
Chapters | 1 |
Participants | Vatista Hollow God |
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Previous | Through the Door |
Next | Nighttime Void 2 |
Nighttime Void 1 (虚ろの夜語り1) is the second Chronicle Mode Scenario. It is the first story of the "Nighttime Void" series, as told by Vatista.
Transcript[]
Vatista: Those who are wise. Those far away, who peer into the Abyss. Those who are insatiable for knowledge. It seems to me their preparations, their data, and their knowledge are still far from enough.
However, to tell of everything would require a vast amount of time.. The time I have is limited, as well. And there is a line that I must not cross as a spectator.
The darkness that possesses the Night. The emotions and the desires of those who gather around it. Fighting is nothing more than the collision among them.
No matter the quantity of information, there is still an infinity of darkness and questions to be asked. All of them are paths leading to the Night. The new beginning. This must be understood.
I'm sure you understand some of it, even without knowing the beginning. However, there is a big difference in the depth of what can be understood.
An understanding of only what is on the surface will lead to decisions carried out in haste. Mistakes are not desirable. That is not the will of my master.
Though it will take some time to tell accurately, I shall tell this tale to ensure no such mistakes will happen.
I will tell you of the paths that lead to this place.
The spells that surround this night. The heavy chains. The open door. It goes back to times long past…
Long ago, there was a small, peaceful village, far from any civilization. They all lived a frugal, if somewhat poor, life there. A life no one could now live in, but it was a life of peace.
Then one day, a man appeared.
The man, covered in filth, called himself the "Hollow God". Despite not having had a meal in days, he only asked for food once.
He had nothing of value to trade or pay with, and made it known to the villagers as well.
But the villagers did not care for valuables. They greeted him as a special guest from afar and brought to him a feast.
The man was saved. He was finally able to have his fill.
He began thinking of how he could repay them. The Hollow God gathered a number of villagers together.
He showed them amazing magic, which he called "EXS".
It was amazing, but it was also simple. He could make a children's doll move without strings. He snapped firewood like twigs without touching them.
Seeing his power, some asking for him to teach them to do the same, whereas others ran, shouting that he was a messenger of demons.
The Hollow God responded to the curious… "Yes, you can use this power, too."
The logic behind EXS is something that even I do not understand.
But humans know how to awaken to this power instinctively.
You humans were born with Vessels filled with EXS. Whether known or not, you are here now as I speak because of that.
It is simple. It can be for an instant, but all that is needed is to lessen your Vessel. Your very existence.
The open space in your Vessel will be filled with "something" and it will be full again.
That is what happens when one awakens to their EXS after being bitten by a Void. Where the person is bitten, "something" flows in.
Listening carefully should give a general idea of what this all means. But this listening was something the villagers then were unable to do.
The villagers were told they could do the same. Many were doubtful, but then one young man stepped forward. He asked the Hollow God to impart unto him that power.
Curious eyes watched the Hollow God carefully, but it was nothing unusual. He simply positioned his hand behind the person's back, then swung his hand down.
The slap resonated a dull sound throughout the area.
The young man's eyes widened, and… nothing. Not a change to be found.
"He lied!" yelled the angry young man. The villagers laugh. They all expected the dirty man to admit it was all a hoax.
But…
The young man suddenly fell unconscious. The villagers ran towards him to see if he was all right.
Soon enough, the young man awoke. He awoke… and noticed something different.
The power… His EXS… Nothing about him changed on the outside, but he could tell he could use the power that was exhibited earlier.
It was like magic.
His power was weak, only able to rustle the branches on a tree.
"You will be able to use it more fully as you progress."
Seeing the young man move the branches, and listening to the Hollow God's words, removed the doubt from the villagers' minds. They all gathered around the Hollow God asking for the same power.
The Hollow God went through each person, slapping their backs. Most of those who went through this ritualistic process awakened to their powers.
It was from then on, the villagers became enthralled with the mysterious powers that were awakened.
A small village. A secluded village. Their existence soon spread as rumors, and others sought the same powers.
All it took was a feast.
The man decided to show the villagers the very existence of EXS.
He did not hold back anything.
He showed them "everything"…
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