Tales of the Abyss

The planet that was created by the seven fonons, Auldrant:

Several countries were formed, and disappeared once again from history.

At present, the world is torn in two:

The Kingdom of Kimlasca

and the Malkuth Empire.

Peace is barely kept between the two.

Then, "the founder" Yulia Jue read from the Seventh Fonon,

Lorelei, the "Score" that predicted what was to become of the planet, from its birth to its death.

Those who protect it faithfully, the Order of Lorelei, have become a spiritual support to the people.

In this world supported by the Score, a single stone was thrown.

Its ripples are about to bring a significant change.

N.D. 2000.

In Kimlasca shall be born one who inherits the power of Lorelei.

He will be a boy of royal blood with hair of red.

He shall be called the Light of the Sacred Flame.

And he will lead Kimlasca-Lanvaldear to new prosperity.

N.D. 2002.

The One Who Would Seize Glory shall destroy the land upon which he was born.

A land by the name of Hod.

War shall thereafter persist between Kimlasca and Malkuth for a full cycle of seasons.

Master Luke, exiting that way again… It’s too dangerous.

Oh, hey there, Pere.

That was nothing to me!

Are you gardening today too?

You do that everyday! Isn‘t it boring?

Oh, not at all.

This is my job, after all.

Actually, there is no greater joy than listening to the praise my flowers get from the Duke and yourself.

I don't even think my father has time to look at those flowers.

He doesn’t even have time to meet with his own son either.

I'm tired of this garden and this mansion.

I just want to get out of here.

His Grace is just worried about you.

I'm not just some kid who gets easily kidnapped anymore!

I mean, even Master Van praised my swordsmanship.

Anyway, I’ll be at the backyard forest for a while.

Oh yeah, don't tell Guy. He‘ll just be annoying.

Yes sir...

Honestly…

It's suffocating in here.

Am I hearing things?

Master Luke!

Master Luke!

Master Luuuke!!

Master Luke!

Master Luke!

Again?

Guy.

Have you seen Master Luke?

I-Is there anything you have to tell him?

A guest arrived.

A guest?

She is talking about me.

Nothing ever happens here…

I knew I‘d find you here!

Luke, I've already told you that going out on your own without telling anyone causes trouble here.

How'd you find me?

How long have I been watching over you?

Being able to tell where one's master is…

It’s a must for the average servant.

I've never considered you as just a simple servant, Guy!

Luke...

Yeah, that's right.

Guy, did you find Luke?

Yes, Princess Natalia.

He's up there.

You idiot! Don't tell her!

Luke! What are you doing up there?

What I do is none of your business.

After all, I won't be able to leave this place.

That aside, what did you come here for?

Luke, is that the proper way to speak to your fiancée?

"Fiancée?" It's just something our parents decided on their own.

It is true that this engagement has been decided since our birth.

However, there is indeed a bond between us.

I was really happy when you gave that promise.

I’ve already told you! There's no way I'd remember proposing to you when I was just a kid!

Oh, that's right.

It has been seven years since you were kidnapped by the Malkuth Empire, and came back unharmed.

Apparently, Master Luke lost all his memories.

The poor thing...

Who cares about the past anymore?!

I am who I am!

Yeah, you're right.

Even if you don't have your memories, you grew up just fine.

No, maybe you should still grow up a little...

What did you say?!

You just had to hit where it hurts!

If you want to grow so badly, lose the picky food habits.

Don't get so cocky because of your height.

Just you wait and I'll be just as tall as you!

Is that so? Well, good luck!

What now, Natalia?

Seeing you like that, it is as if you are brothers.

Really?

Well, we're always together, after all.

I can often be disappointed in you.

What?

Nevertheless, just being with you like now is enough for my happiness.

But I would still love to hear that promise, just once.

You will remember it one day, won't you?

Remind me again why she came.

To see you, of course.

Let's head back too.

Everyone's probably making a big fuss over at the mansion.

How annoying...

Luke!

My head...!!

Luke...

Fragment of my soul...

Heed my voice...

Luke!

You finally awake?

I...

Those headaches again?

Yeah, it always comes without warning.

What the heck is this?

They've started ever since the Malkuth kidnapping, right?

Those Malkuth bastards! What the hell did they do to me?!

Here I go.

Come in.

Pardon me.

His Grace is calling for you.

Please come to the drawing room.

All right, dismissed.

Here I am, Father.

Yes. Take a seat, Luke.

Yes.

Master! Will you help me train today?

We will later.

But before that, we have something important to discuss.

Luke, listen well.

Dorian General Grants will be returning to Daath tomorrow.

Why all of a sudden?

You're aware that I am part of the Oracle Knights, a faction of the Order of Lorelei, aren't you?

You're the Commandant of the Oracle, right?

That's right.

My current mission is to take command of the Oracle Knights and protect Fon Master Ion.

Fon Master Ion? What's that?

He is the leader of the Order of Lorelei.

2,000 years ago, Yulia Jue, who held a great power, read the Planet's Memory through fonons.

The Score that narrates the planet's life from birth to death