Chapter 15 - The Imperial Capital :Having lost their memories, Airio and Lklein continue their journey searching for their scattered companions… Lklein Manni: ...And that's how you taught me how to command an echo. Airio Sis: So that's what happened... Lklein Manni: Sigh... Airio Sis: So does that make me Lklein's teacher? Lklein Manni: Wha!? In a certain sense, I suppose... No, Dr. Tauran is the only teacher I truly acknowledge. Airio Sis: I see… [Airio’s Echo creature huffs.] Airio Sis: Ah... Do you want a bite? Here’s a biscuit. Lklein Manni: That thing follows you everywhere, doesn't it... Airio Sis: Is that unusual? Lklein Manni: Echoes tend to fuse with either a human body or with darkness almost right away. Airio Sis: Hmmmm... So, did you manage to accomplish your goal? Airio Sis: Did you get your revenge on that big man with the great sword? Lklein Manni: Sigh... Lklein Manni: Let me tell you in order. While I was learning from you how to become an Echo Master... Lklein Manni: Your twin brother, Thecto, came to the imperial capital to look for you. Airio Sis: My brother, Thecto... Did I get to see him? Lklein Manni: Let me tell you in order. Airio Sis: A-alright... :And then, several days after the bombardment, in the imperial capital… Thecto Sis: ...So this is the imperial capital... Fail Urus: Wow... All these buildings are so much bigger than I imagined. Balaeno: The architecture’s a mix of old and modern styles. High population density detected. Poorly suited for urban combat. Eleu Coge: I'll note that down. Your observations are always on point. Nelpha Maxi: ...This is so nostalgic... I never thought I'd end up back here. Fail Urus: There sure are... a lot of destroyed buildings around here... Plus it looks recent. Nelpha Maxi: Yeah... Something went down here. Eleu Coge: Travelers aren't exactly welcomed at times like this. Nelpha Maxi: Be careful not to draw any unnecessary suspicion, and try not to provoke the locals. Fail Urus: Got it. Thecto Sis: Okay... Thecto Sis: ... Thecto Sis: Airio is... somewhere in this city, right? Fail Urus: Yeah. I'm sure Airio's safe. Let's go find where the Echo Knights are stationed. Nelpha Maxi: I'll show you the way. Follow me... Eleu Coge: Wait. There's a crowd gathering in the town square. Fail Urus: They seem to be waiting for someone. Maybe an important person from the court is gonna show up. Thecto Sis: I wonder who it is. The Emperor, maybe...? Nelpha Maxi: Unless something extraordinary happens, His Majesty never appears before the public. Eleu Coge: …Someone has appeared. That's... Nelpha Maxi: Lord Umarit...! To be continued...