Savior's Wake

I estimated the height of the tower, and we're almost at the bottom. We may have to face Narzissenkreuz if we continue to descend.

The world is about to welcome its own answer. Will it be destruction or salvation? Or perhaps Narzissenkreuz's version of salvation?

Please, who'd wanna escape the apocalypse their way?

If Paimon has to leave, she'll make Traveler take her away from Teyvat.

I'm going to save everyone.

Hey, Paimon wasn't saying she'd just watch everyone bite the dust!

There aren't any riddles or pursuers here, so why don't we get some rest and prepare ourselves here?

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Everyone, the door to the next level seems to be locked.

Do you require me to put my engine into overdrive to get enough horsepower to break through?

That won't be necessary. We've decided to rest and reorganize here anyway, so we should just be cautious and look around for a key.

And if we discover that it's a door without a key, then I'll kick it open myself.

The combat capabilities arrayed here are quite the terrifying sight...

Huh. You changed back, Caterpillar!

Well, we do need to be ready for a fight, after all. Look.

These must be the security installations that were left behind when the tower was sealed.

I'm afraid attempting to access the lowest level will trigger their activation sequences.

Your guess is correct. I've checked. These clockwork meka can indeed still be activated.

In other words, there's also a possibility that they will fail to activate.

They've been here for all these years?

Well, this is the first time in all these years that the Holy Blade of Narzissenkreuz has been restored.

If the design from back then is accurate, the Holy Blade itself is the key that will open the final Seal.

If everyone's ready, let's get started.

Whoa, it feels like the floor is moving...

It's the beginning of the end.

Knight Traveler, Paimon, Caterpillar, Seymour... Is everyone alright?

Yes, it seems that we can now proceed deeper down.

Let's go, while there's still time.

But there's still a bunch of clockwork meka here...

Go, now! Leave this area to Seymour and I. We'll regroup at the Narzissenkreuz Ordo.

Good luck.

There is no need to worry about us. My combat assessment shows a 100% chance of survival.

Looks like Caterpillar and Seymour are stuck on the other side...

Seymour, Caterpillar...

Don't worry about them, Ann. They're strong! Besides, we agreed that we'd meet back up at the Ordo after all this is over, didn't we?

And don't forget, we're both here with you!

...You're right, Paimon. I've seen how strong, smart, and kind you both are. There's nothing to fear with you two here.

Nothing to fear at all!

(That said, Paimon's a little scared herself...)

We have to keep moving forward.

Okay!

There's no telling what we'll run into next... Let's be careful!

How can I help you, Knight Traveler?

Both Caterpillar and Seymour are helping out, but I don't seem to be of any use now.

Don't worry about it.

Of course, I understand. Though it's obvious that we can just kick it open, we've reached an understanding to do some investigating instead.

I suppose this is us trying to mentally prepare ourselves... after a fashion, right?

There are some of Narzissenkreuz's notes and books here. Interesting as they may be, none of them have a conclusion.

Caterpillar, I have a question.

Ask away.

The members of the Ordo clearly hate clockwork meka...

...So why are there so many gears in this tower?

Now that is an interesting question. But all I can offer is my own conjecture.

In my opinion, the theme of this place isn't "gears," but "bells."

The chime of a bell holds a special meaning even for people like Jakob and Narzissenkreuz.

A special meaning?

When the bell tolls, the world ends, the adventure is over, or you simply awaken from the dream. Who knows?

Hello. How may I assist?

About the Gardemeks...

Do not worry. All of them are inactive.

If we consider their extreme age and the fact that they are early models, the probability of them waking at all is far from certain.

According to the records of those with me, accessing the level below will trigger their activation sequences.

At that point, around 60% of them will activate successfully. As for the remaining 40%, it's not guaranteed that they will fail to activate either.

Ugh...

At least there's a chance the slow march of time has reduced the danger we are about to face.

You're starting to confuse me.

Apologies, Mr. Traveler.

Let's go. The final juncture awaits.

Let's bring this to an end.

When the two of you are attacked, my permissions will activate, authorizing me to take action against official armed forces.

As such, there is no need for concern.

Traveler, why are people so fond of immersing themselves in dreams?

Mary-Ann weaves a dream encircling everyone, and Narzissenkreuz is living in his dream of saving the world.

And I'm the one who's worried about tomorrow...

...So it's understandable if you don't understand, Paimon.

B—Because Paimon's the type to live in the present!

But if it's a dream, you have to wake up eventually.

And there are only two things you can do after waking from a dream.

You can try to go right back to sleep and return to the same dream...

Or, you can face yourself in the waking world.

And since you've woken up, it's time for breakfast. You can reward yourself with a nice Chicken-Mushroom Skewer!

It's time to wake up again, and bravely face reality for another day. You can do it!

Wait, so that really was foreshadowing!?

Foreshadowing? What foreshadowing?

Is there anything else I can help with, Knight Traveler?

Is there anything in particular that you'd like to do after this is all over?

Honestly, I haven't given it any thought. I feel like I have nowhere to go.

After learning the truth, I can never go back to Petit Chou and Al.

So where should I go?

Forget it! Those are all problems for future Ann!

Is there anything else I can help with?

Will you go see Lanoire once this is all over?

Probably, but I should also probably keep wandering. I still have a lot of questions that need answering.

After listening to what Jakob said, I did recall a "Book of Revealing" related to their activities in their early years. Maybe I'll be able to find some clues about myself in there.

Do you still care so much about the past?

I suppose. That said, I'm more interested in knowing whether the novel I read so many years ago has a happy ending.

I'll find out, come hell or high water — seriously.

You're... joking again, aren't you?

Just a little. But I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing how a wonderful dream ends.

Anything else, Mr. Traveler?

Have you made plans for the future?

Do you mean once this is all over? If I can see Ms. Mary-Ann again, I hope...

I hope she will agree to visit Mamere with me, and then the three of us can travel the world together.

Aww, you're a good boy, aren't you? The goodest.

I don't quite understand what you mean.

You're such a reliable prototype!

Thank you for your praise.

Well, well. Guess what we have stuck between the pages, Traveler?

Whoa! It's a key!

Indeed, and Seymour's already used sonic imaging to do a rough analysis. It really is the key to that door.

If Fontaine's authorities raided this place before, why didn't they find this?

Perhaps the answer is that it was simply never raided. Having looked through the notes here, I think I can understand why...

Why he simply closed the door and quietly left.

Hmm... What are you trying to say?

It's nothing. Perhaps this is enough. After all, there are clockwork meka below that may come to life at any second.

Time to go.