Episode 4 Story Discussion

[Zeroem]

Yada yada quick translation yada yada amateur works yada yada read with grain of salt or wait for YT.

152-C

Spoiler!

- Ardem wondered why Enga from all people did not understand his reasoning.
- Ophiel barged and said that they (as in Enga and ARKS) would be difficult to be reasoned with. Ardem reminded Ophiel that without them, they cannot reach to this stage.
- One of the Earth Guide barged in and talked about a communication from ARKS and accompanied with some serious question about Ardem's action. Ardem said that there's no need to answer ARKS' question.
- Ardem then asked the Earth Guide about the progress about something, and the EG member answered with ten years.
- EG member also talked about how Ardem gave him a new power and a new reason. Ardem simply corrected him that it was for Earth's evolution.
- After that, Ardem brandished his sword, then inviting this EG member to 'evolve to perfection', citing that a new world need a fitting shape.
- Green orb envelop the EG member, and the EG member yelled in pain before transforming into Angel and died.
- Ophiel came and asked what is Ardem doing. Ardem simply answered that he's feeding the EG member aethers and realizing the image of evolution in that member's body. A.k.a. forced evolution.
- Ophiel remarked about distortions might occured and there would be no body as a result. Ardem simply replied that to reach evolution, sacrifices are inevitable.
- After that, Ardem and Ophiel prepared to leave. "To make this star reborn"

153-C

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- Back in the bridge, Xiella explained that after Ardem leaving them behind back in moon, connection with EG headquarters at Las Vegas are cut off, and the remaining EG are asking ARKS about what happened. Xiella concluded that even EG have no idea about Ardem's true goal.
- Enga getting riled up, wondering if Ardem used him this whole time. Phaleg simply replied that Ardem won't understand Enga's logic. For all they care, Ardem is fully convinced that he's on the good side.
"Mother is using her power to do bad things on Earth, take control of her power and use its power to make Earth great againfor the sake of Earth. Isn't that the best course for the planet? Isn't that absolute justice?"
- Kohri asked whether what Ardem wanted to do with Mother's power is to make Earth evolving. Phaleg simply replied that Ardem's goal is to create the paradise again on Earth. Phaleg also remarked that the absence of God in modern days and the loss of the paradise really take the toll on Ardem, even after he was expelled.
- Enga asked why Phaleg knew so much about Ardem; Phaleg simply replied that she and Ardem already fighting for a looooong time, and she wanted to finish him before this happened. Yet, she cannot pinpoint why she felt like that.
- Hitsugi asked whether Phaleg are really going to kill Ardem. Phaleg replied that there is only that for the conclusion, and asked back whether Hitsugi was ready to kill a former friend.
- Hitsugi answered that what she can only do is to move forward now. She did feel angry and resentful at Ardem; but she decided to listen to Ardem's piece of story and stop his plan anyway.
- Phaleg simply smiled and asked Hitsugi's name.
- After that, Phaleg ended the conversation, saying that while she and them (you plus ARKS plus Hitsugi's merry bunch)would be always on opposite side, their goals intersect.
- And with that, Phaleg asked you to accompany her back to Earth.
"Sending visitors back without escorts is just uncivilized, yes?"

[mickbis]

really feel sad to all those Earth Guide turn angel....
they believe they fight the evil esca phantom for justice
and in the end all of them will be wipe of humanity by turning into a mindless angel...

[Zeroem]

The rest of the story update. Same disclaimer as always.

154-C

Spoiler!

- Back on the chair (seriously, what's with this chair, Earthlings, and motivations?) Enga sit alone. Hitsugi approached him.
- Enga asked what is she doing here. Hitsugi just asked Enga to move aside a little.
- Hitsugi answered that she wanted to check on her older brother. She asked whether Enga suspected Ardem from beginning.
- Enga just said that he's....moved by Ardem's words. With his words that really on spiritual level. He thought that perhaps it's the reason why they formed Earth Guide.
- Enga added that he's the same as her. Deeply moved by some big words. Enga also wondered whether Earth Guide is formed with Mother Cluster as basis, then said what it doesn't matter now.
- Hitsugi replied with angry look. Enga answered with what the hell with the angry look. Hitsugi just replied that it would be better is she did not speak frankly.
- Enga just answered that unlike certain someone, he never put it alone or holding it. Hitsugi replied that Kohri is troublesome.
- Enga said that perhaps Mother see Earth as a noisy planet, and ARKS is a nice annoyance. he also added that this problem is purely on Earth's side.
- Hitsugi added that Enga should rely on her more, because like he said; you should rely on your family more.
- Enga just said that while he did not depend on anyone, he can rely on the reliable ones.
- With that, Enga asked for Hitsugi's assistance. The conversation is ended with a hi-5 between brother and sister.

155-C

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- Xiela is visited by Aru and Kohri, which is quite an unique combination.
- Aru said that he's spotting his brother and sister(read: Enga and Hitsugi) talked to each other when Kohri suddenly grabbed him. Kohri said that she's helping in not breaking the air between brother and sister.
- While she was here, Kohri asked Xiela about ARKS stance regarding Ardem's case. Xiela asked whether Kohri want to ask if ARKS would intervene or not.
- Xiela said that while Aru and Mother are ARKS' problem; Ardem's action are purely Earth's problem. With that, there's no reason for ARKS to use its power on this case.
- ......But Xiela added that since Ardem's actions are related to Aru's rescue and Mother's existence; ARKS will give its full support. Even Xiela already have the seal of approval from Ulc.
- Xiela then asked whether Kohri was nervous about what if ARKS won't helping them. Aru just said that it won't happen since ARKS and Earthings are companions, and companions help each other.
- After that, Xiela said that she personally interested with Earth's technology, especially PSO2. Kohri let out her notVita, and Xiela begged to Kohri for lending her the notVita.
- Xiela then examined the notVita, add some remarks, and said that with this, the ARKS' cooperation is sealed. Kohri wondered if ARKS' command authority is this lenient. Xiela said that it was a joke, and for matter like asking cooperation, lenient is good.
- Suddenly alarm sounded on Earth. Xiela noted that there's increase of aether in abnormal number in all of Earth; almost like the Earth was covered with aether.
- Aru had a panic attack and asked to call everyone quickly. He also remarked that he have to stop "that"

156 to 157-C

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- Meanwhile on Vegas, Phaleg thanked you for the escort. She forgot that she didn't meant to thank you and asked to fight her. Phaleg just smiled and said that was a joke.
"It was not the right time to fighting"
- Phaleg then continued talking about how Hitsugi grown to be a different person than the one she saw in the past.
- She also noted that everyone have the strong will to have their own will. And it's human.
- Phaleg thanked you for helping them to change. Suddenly, earthquake strike Vegas.
- One random EG member approach them before exploding into Angel.
- After dispatching them, Phaleg just remarked that what happened before their eyes is the result of Ardem's power. When you forcibly evolve things, it cannot adapt itself to the change and become a monster as of a result.
- Before leaving, Phaleg simply said that is an action that against every human being, and how it was a blasphemy. She also said that she won't wait for Hitsugi's response anymore.

158-C

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- Back on the bridge, you explained your encounter with Angel.
- Xiela noted that the process of 'evolution' is similar to how Darker was formed.
- Xiela also noted that when that happened on Vegas, the whole Earth's aethers is increased.
- Xiela already informed Matoi and Six Heroes, but she's afraid of the momentum that's nowhere close to stopping.
- Aru added that aether is screaming because of the forced change, as if the whole star was going to change.
- Kohri remembered about Phaleg's word earlier and wondered if Ardem is implementing a god.
- Hitsugi then realized that the fastest way to create a new world......is to become the god of genesis.
- Kohri wondered if it can be done; Hitsugi just put her aether makeup and said that aether is making imagination came true.
- You got 2 choices, first is to conclude yourself that you want to stop him, and the second one is throwing a remark to Enga about what you want to do (not in question, but in sentence).
- Enga wanted to stop Ardem. But he realized that his power is not enough. Even with Hitsugi as backup, it's not enough.
- With that, he bowed to you, asking for your assistance. Everyone else soon follow.
- Xiela wondered if earthlings are just that responsible or its the race.
- Xiela and you both agreed in cooperating with Earthlings to stop Ardem.

Annnyway....
- God of Genesis, eh? This is going to be interesting, for various reasons. I can already hear scientology peeps cheering in the background and some salts incoming.
- Also, EQ boss weak to dark hype!

[mickbis]

The continent we see in the PV is most likely Ardem's "Paradise" Phaleg mentioned ....
this is pretty much confirmed that Ardem will be the final boss
unless Phaleg mess it up instead

[loafhero]

Ardem is already starting to check nearly every anime god complex villain cliche down: Fancy clothes in white? Check. Wanting to create a utopia? Check. Overuse of honeyed words? Check. The "ends justify the means" line? Check. Mindless and monstrous-looking minions contradicting his utopia image? Check.

Now all he has to do is to transform into a super mode that is mixture of angelic and ugly followed by a "surprise" second, third or more form just to check out the "This isn't even my final form!" cliche followed by sounding like a maniac when he's losing.

[Meteor Weapon]

Lost Paradise, what else is a lost paradise other than Eden, Atlantis and the Continent of Mu. I hope the new field of the next chapter would have interesting assets for us see.

Ardem would probably get the name Olga in his boss form considering the meaning of the word and how he percieved himself.

Olga
Derived from Old Scandinavian and means 'holy'. Commonly used name in Ukrainian and Russian.
Olga is a commonly used name in Slavic counties.

Good enough reason for Sega to use that name again for a final boss. Last time they used was Olga Spiritus and Olga Angelus/Olga Anastasis in phantasy star portable 2

Olga Ardem?
Olga Genesis?

We'll find out soon enough.

[silo1991]

not to mention he will be the first raid boss who will be vulnerable to dark damage , i wonder if poison would affect him in some way just like loser with mirage

[Poyonche]

Olga Ardem?
Olga Genesis?

We'll find out soon enough.

Olga Flow Darwin !
I would see the quest title as something as : "The Fallen Divinity(or Creator) : [Ardem]"
Of course the [] would imply that Ardem turns into a Falz-like (Falz again...) or another big bad thingy that want to nomnom Earth.

[Zysets]

I feel like the scene where Hitsugi cuts away the Dark Falz energy ruined the chance for Ardem to be a Dark Falz. Unless I misunderstood the dialogue, I play in Japanese, but it's not my native language.

[Zeroem]

I feel like the scene where Hitsugi cuts away the Dark Falz energy ruined the chance for Ardem to be a Dark Falz. Unless I misunderstood the dialogue, I play in Japanese, but it's not my native language.

There shouldn't be any Darker trace left on Mother post-sealing-and-slash, so the Mother's power that Ardem use now should be pure aether.