Speaker A
What? What is that? Incredible. It's a combination of ancient and modern orbital technology.
Rean and Shizuna investigate a mysterious orbital device linked to ancient tech and alternate realities in Trails Beyond the Horizon.
Key Takeaways
- The counterfeit orbital device plays a crucial role in recent Calvert incidents.
- Aurora Alba AI provides historical context but with restricted access to sensitive data.
- Discrepancies in telescope observations suggest alternate realities or manipulated data feeds.
- Past events like the Twilight involve forced resets and multiple timelines.
- The narrative combines technology and magic, setting the stage for complex conflict.
Summary
- Rean and Shizuna discover a hybrid ancient-modern orbital device connected to the observatory's telescope.
- The device is a counterfeit modeled after rare keys linked to incidents in Calvert, not one of the original eight.
- They activate the device's administrative AI hollow, Aurora Alba, which provides limited information due to security restrictions.
- Aurora Alba has been operational since 1189 Seption calendar, with ties to historical events like the Empire's war declaration.
- The team explores discrepancies in telescope feeds, suggesting possible alternate realities or manipulated observations.
- They discuss the concept of forced resets and alternate event outcomes, referencing past incidents like the Twilight and elucory coup.
- The dialogue hints at deeper conspiracies involving intelligence agencies and advanced orbal technology.
- The fight scene chapters indicate a boss battle with strategic moves and reinforcements arriving.
- The narrative blends sci-fi elements with fantasy lore, focusing on technology, memory, and reality manipulation.
- The video ends with activation of clairvoyance, implying further revelations or combat phases.
Chapters
- 00:00Discovery of Orbital Technology
- 01:20Counterfeit Device and Its Origins
- 02:49Activating the Administrative Hollow
- 04:19Historical Context and Security Restrictions
- 05:11Discussion on Zepho and Technology Generations
- 07:19Telescope Feed Discrepancies Explained
- 09:54Alternate Realities and Forced Resets
- 13:22Boss Fight Begins
- 22:00Reinforcements and Tactical Moves
- 35:10Clairvoyance Activation and Conclusion
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Speaker A
Yeah. How did they connect the observatory's telescope to something like this?
Speaker A
Wait, this is the Aurora. It's a completely different color than in the manuals. Looks like it's the same model as the original, but with something strange plugged in.
Speaker A
Guess we were right to be suspicious. Indeed. That device appears [music] to be modeled after the ones Van and friends were collecting.
Speaker A
Those things, huh? I remember seeing one before. I heard they were the keys to all the incidents [music] here in Calvert the past couple years. But surely this one is a replica, right? Not one of the real ones.
Speaker A
Correct. There are only eight in the set and they were brought together in April.
Speaker A
Our intel hasn't suggested they were stolen. So, this is something else. As someone who got my hands on one once before, [music] I can tell you they're definitely not the same. The whole design is totally different.
Speaker A
So, whoever's running this place [music] is using a counterfeit. It might not be the real deal, but it's clearly got something to it. Don't forget it caused all that upstairs.
Speaker A
Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if it was capable of the original's power. The real question is, why is something like this hooked up to a telescope in the first place?
Speaker A
H [music] I fear we may need someone with technological expertise for this. Asking someone else to do your homework.
Speaker A
Talk about shameless. I would be happy to be of assistance. My foundation training should come in handy. I'm no expert, but I can act as an interim software engineer.
Speaker A
Count me in. Reporting for duty. Try not to be careless, Mint. We can probably use our zyus to help out with the processing.
Speaker A
It looks like [music] we might be able to activate the device's administrative hollow. That should help. If we can disable the firewalls, it may be [music] able to answer some questions.
Speaker A
Hey, Re Crow, you guys okay?
Speaker A
Yeah, we're fine. Let's turn on developer mode, then. It might be more [music] convenient than an Arcus, but it's still a pain in the butt.
Speaker A
I am AOS, the hollow responsible for the Aurora Alba terminal. Administrator access confirmed. Security level two clearance granted.
Speaker A
Please state your inquiry. Let's get started then. First things first, who put you in this Aurora terminal here and when?
Speaker A
Aurora Alba and I were installed here at 3:00 a.m. on the Seption calendar, September 1st, 1206.
Speaker A
We took over duties from our predecessor, Capital 3, and began running calculations. As for who, I cannot respond to your inquiry due to insufficient security level clearance. My apologies. [music]
Speaker A
Talk about tight-lipped.
Speaker A
Still, it's pretty impressive how easily it can talk with us. It certainly is. It matches the fluency of even the latest hollows, but I doubt there's any actual sentience behind [music] it.
Speaker A
She said September 1st, 1206, right?
Speaker A
Yeah. The day the Empire declared war. The Battle of Yorand.
Speaker A
So, this scheme's been in the books for some time. I wonder if it's all related.
Speaker A
But the Zepho wasn't [music] even made public back then, which limits the number of people who could have done it.
Speaker A
Yeah. To only a select few, no less. Wait, didn't it say Capital 3? Isn't that the high-speed computing unit from ZCF in labor?
Speaker A
You're right, though. These days they're up to Capell 5, which is apparently compatible with the orbal network. We even used it on our church airship for a time.
Speaker A
I take it the system's [music] been around a while, probably. Let's see what else you can tell us. Here's a question for you.
Speaker A
Since you seem to be wired [music] into the observatory's telescope via this cable, what data are you sending back and forth with it? And how long has that been going on, including previous models?
Speaker A
I'll begin by answering your latter question. We have been working since July 12th, 1189.
Speaker A
The processing terminal at the time was the capital origin. This Aurora Alba is the fifth generation.
Speaker A
1189. So 20 years ago. That long. And what's Kappell origin? As I understand it, it was the world's first orbal calculator developed by multiple countries working in tandem.
Speaker A
Doesn't that mean it would have been built by Professor Schmidt, Professor Hamilton, and Teta's grandpa?
Speaker A
As for your first question, I must apologize. I cannot answer due to insufficient security clearance.
Speaker A
[music] I have another question then, AOS. We were [music] looking through the telescope at the views that you adjusted earlier.
Speaker A
And while most of us saw a sky full of stars, my friend and I only saw a blank hazy expanse. How does something like that happen?
Speaker A
Can you explain that, Green?
Speaker A
Huh? Way to be subtle about it. Maybe asking straight up isn't such a bad idea.
Speaker A
Yeah, it was sort of unavoidable. Not to mention that with some of these hollows, an unexpected question can have interesting consequences.
Speaker A
Oh, you mean how it can sometimes bypass restrictions? [music] I suppose I can say that there are three possibilities.
Speaker A
The first is that you are providing me with false information. Second, someone may have hacked into the system and broadcast a different feed only when you two observed it.
Speaker A
[sighs] I don't buy it. I [music] suppose those would be the most plausible solutions.
Speaker A
The first option may be plausible if it were only Crow, but since Re was affected as well, we can safely exclude that possibility.
Speaker A
Hey, what's that supposed to mean? AOS, how likely is it that the feed's been hacked?
Speaker A
As no external interference has been detected, I can confidently say that the odds are no more than 0.03%.
Speaker A
As for the third possibility, perhaps the two of you are the only ones who saw the true feed.
Speaker A
Huh? That's—hold up. If that's the case, then wait a second. Don't you think that conclusion is more than a little illogical?
Speaker A
Yeah, that would mean that the stars we've been looking at weren't there.
Speaker A
You're right. Seeing that beautiful view through the telescope [music] is one thing, but stars are there even for the naked eye.
Speaker A
True enough, which means there has to be another.
Speaker A
Huh? Green, Crow. So I guess that's the cards on the table. Any ideas?
Speaker A
Something must make the two of you fundamentally different. Was it the retributive [music] tower incident?
Speaker A
Or perhaps something you saw at the end of another version of the Twilight?
Speaker A
Huh? What do you mean?
Speaker A
You might not know since you were on the Courageous 2, but when we settled things at the Imperial Fortress, it felt like there was another course events could have taken.
Speaker A
Huh? During the retributive tower incident, this other course was calculated and simulated, and we resonated with [music] the being that resulted from that. But still, I can't help but feel that's not the whole picture. That that's it can't be.
Speaker A
Ark rides group experienced something similar. Could this be just like when the school was taken over by terrorists?
Speaker A
The three days in the elucory coup as well.
Speaker A
Yeah, I think it might be. All I heard was things got rewound more than once.
Speaker A
Doesn't sound like it [music] was on a huge scale or anywhere near as bad as the Twilight.
Speaker A
Still, what if those other outcomes, which everyone remembers [music] as just dreams, were things that actually happened?
Speaker A
Forced resets that allow you to redo events several times to avoid unwanted outcomes. [music] And all the discarded results are then archived to be added back into the final observational outcome.
Speaker A
Elaine's the one who told me about it. She was there in [music] the spring when she got the story from a certain someone.
Speaker A
I see. I know Lloyd and his friends also experienced something similar. It might not be exactly the same phenomenon, but that's beside the point. In that alternate course of events at the end of the Twilight, Crow, Milliam, and I might
Speaker A
have seen something. Milliam, too. It could be. Finally, we're getting to the meat of it.
Speaker A
And just what was this phantom memory that may or may not be true? Well, we took our divine [music] knights to the edge of the skies to seal the root of the problem. I'm wondering if that's—
Speaker A
It has indeed. Divine Blade of Ash. On that day, I had acted discourteously, [music] which is why it is disappointing that we should meet again under these circumstances.
Speaker A
Is that so? I'm unfamiliar with the others, but I assume you brought them here, King Cade.
Speaker A
Your assumption is indeed correct. The vice captain here has come as part of an agreement.
Speaker A
Greetings, Thors. I am Ashlad, a member of the Papal Guard. It would appear you've been coerced by some troublesome company.
Speaker A
Huh? And just who the hell are you calling troublesome? We're simply fulfilling our mission. I ask that you please refrain from throwing around false accusations.
Speaker A
I'm just impressed you found the place. I should have expected as much from a Dominion. As long as you aren't here to cover up certain truths that have come to light.
Speaker A
I haven't the faintest idea what you mean. Looks like you guys aren't all on the same page.
Speaker A
What the hell brought you down here anyway? Just so you know, the person in charge did tell us we could use the observatory however we liked.
Speaker A
That's right. It looks to me like you're the ones trespassing. You're not wrong. While I could have gotten a warrant without any great [music] difficulty, at this point I can definitely confirm that we're in the same boat. So, I would be more than
Speaker A
happy to share some details about that system [music] you've been interrogating. But if I do, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you [music] to give up on your trip to the capital. You will be waiting quietly in your designated lodgings until the
Speaker A
day after tomorrow after the rocket launch is successful. Huh? You don't say. Are you suggesting that if we turn back now, you won't cause us any trouble?
Speaker A
That [music] I can promise. However, you can expect your visit to the capital will be under CD surveillance.
Speaker A
A come on. Isn't that a little too heavy-handed? It's only natural. They are the country's intelligence agency.
Speaker A
Ah, so that's how this is going to be. AOS, good stuff with those answers earlier. Just need you to follow up with one more favor. Gather any and all info related to that third [music] possibility.
Speaker A
Perhaps the two of you are the only ones who saw the true feed. And once the data is compiled, please transfer it to the terminal you're [music] currently wired to.
Speaker A
Oh, so that's your plan. Boldly done. Affirmative. I will now begin compiling and transferring all information pertaining to that possibility.
Speaker A
This task will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please stand by. Only 10 minutes, man. That's hardly enough time for any kind of [music] memorable bout. That temp sword of yours isn't looking too shabby, though.
Speaker A
It's the same one you cut in two before. I had it reforged. I may still be inexperienced as a divine blade, but I'll fight through any odds.
Speaker A
[laughter] That's the spirit. Now, why don't we start with a little warm-up? Whoa, [gasps] pine.
Speaker A
She plans to go even further than before. Much as I'd love to let you take her on one-on-one.
Speaker A
Agreed. They'll have to wait for another chance for their duel. Now, as to the reason for you acting of your own accord, I'll do all I can to uncover the answer.
Speaker A
I'd like to see you try. Oh dear. I suppose it's up to me to clear your unfounded [music] suspicions.
Speaker A
Hey fish for eyes, you going to show [music] us how you and the C were able to keep Rufus on a leash? That was more the [music] division chief's doing. Now I wonder how you've progressed since becoming a free agent. I'm already
Speaker A
impressed with how [music] you handled yourself earlier today. Perhaps we can build a working relationship.
Speaker A
Think you [music] could put a leash on me now, too? In any case, we won't [music] be backing away from this chance.
Speaker A
You know, I think we should treat them as trespassers. Let's take them down. Threat levels estimated to be between double S and triple S. Maximum coordination required.
Speaker A
We've got 10 minutes and 8 seconds on the clock. As long as we can hang in there, we'll win.
Speaker A
Now then, let us begin. [music] [music] Fight. Fight. Don't get too comfortable. Now's the time to boost.
Speaker A
I meet your challenge. Let us fight to the end. Nonstop. Roll them down. I'm up there. Slow them down.
Speaker A
Six failed. You doing okay? Come on, let's go. Resist with your strength. Turn them up. Fee, a boost would work here.
Speaker A
Speeding up. Ready. Light them up. That's the middle. As expected. As expected of the searing flare and the glacial rhyme.
Speaker A
You've truly outdone yourselves, Thor. [music] Face me. Take some more. Go time. Ally. Let us fight to the end.
Speaker A
Here I go. Attack. Be prepared. Up to you. [music] By heaven's decree. That's an extra Up to you. Deploying locks.
Speaker A
Repent. George Sandro. That's what we don't even know who you're picking a fight with.
Speaker A
You think we're just going to give up winner removed. Let's continue from where we left off. Back on that trail in the Cone Lone Mountain.
Speaker A
Apologies, but I'm afraid I will not be holding back. Fine by me. Here I come. TC activate. Give it up.
Speaker A
It's over. Give it up. It's over. Don't you think you're being a tad harsh? After all, we serve the same gods.
Speaker A
Just think of this as a test of your devotion. Anyone ever tell you you got a serious stick up your ass?
Speaker A
Doesn't matter what you do. We're pushing past. You got this. [snorts] You're out OF HERE.
Speaker A
LET HIM UP. Deadly cross. See you never. I leave the rest [music] to you.
Speaker A
Ain't done yet. Such might deadly cross. See you never. I shall take my leave.
Speaker A
This is better than I imagined. Those afar hearken to the sound. My blade is both true and false, dancing [music] in the moonlight.
Speaker A
Now behold man fumbled big time. My heavens decree. My move now. I must fulfill my object.
Speaker A
Activating skill. Take some more. They're down. It's too easy. I'm afraid I must fall back.
Speaker A
Keep at it, Rain. My mind is clear. I'm up. Focus unleashed. Prepare. Like touching his ash itself.
Speaker A
Manifold face woven into an intangible form. Crush sword. Action slash starter boost gauge expanded.
Speaker A
Prepare. Roar. 1 2 3. The time has come. What do you say we settle this? A fight to the death.
Speaker A
Very well. I accept. Shisa. Nice. Leveled up. I'm still in my growing phase. Therefore, huh? Ah, splendid.
Speaker A
Not bad. You've grown quite a bit since last time. You've taken [music] your friend's thoughts and use them to bolster your will and your power with it.
Speaker A
You, on the other hand, stand alone. So, how did you possibly get this strong?
Speaker A
Just what was it? Just what on earth did Master Yun Kafi teach you? Oh [laughter] it's pretty simple, really. To prevent this world's destruction, our master instructed [music] me in the ways of the black god.
Speaker A
Black god one blade. A dark sword style passed down through thousands, no, untold generations.
Speaker A
In the same way that you must best me in battle in order to obtain your true blade.
Speaker A
Me, you, Van, and all in this world must face a truth that transcends reason in order to measure our own worth.
Speaker A
Well, seems Akagorasu's awakened. It's the 13th night. Might be a couple days early, but what say we put an end to it?
Speaker A
out of your way. Rain. Crap. There's no stopping him now. Yeah, the next strike will probably be the last.
Speaker A
Please. Sorry for the wait. All information relevant to your query has been compiled and transferred to the connected device as requested.
Speaker A
Oh, shoot. I did it again, didn't I? Alina, grab the laptop. Mission complete. Next is figuring out just how we'll get out of this mess.
Speaker A
Well, well, you managed to hold out. It would seem we did [music] not go far enough.
Speaker A
What? Calling in Alpha01. I need you in here ASAP. Escariat squad number zero. Deploy.
Speaker A
Roget 2. I await your arrival. You've got to be freaking kidding me. Reinforcements. Don't tell me they had them wait at the observatory just so that wouldn't sense them.
Speaker A
Correct. They'll be here in 3 minutes. So, are you ready to concede? Even if you manage [music] to get past us, we won't stop until you've been caught. Surrender yourselves.
Speaker A
There are a few considerations we ask that you keep in mind regarding your data transfer.
Speaker A
First, all information regarding the ultra core powering this terminal has been erased. This is due to restrictions specified by the systems designer.
Speaker A
Furthermore, the system is unable to confirm [music] the nature of what lies beyond the canopy.
Speaker A
As such, all we can do is provide you with what relevant information we can [music] on this discrepancy.
Speaker A
Lastly, regarding the interference of high performance telescopes across the continent via the orbital network and septium veins, we recommend against making this information public to avert widespread unrest.
Speaker A
That will be all. We look forward to serving you in the future. So, it really was the third option.
Speaker A
Although, I didn't want to believe it. And yet, there's no longer any room for doubt. The truth is a lie is being pedled.
Speaker A
Hold on a second. That can't be right. You're saying that the stars we saw through the telescope were just a fake image made by the terminal. And for some reason, Re and Crow could look into the telescope without seeing the
Speaker A
fabrication. So they could see something that's being hidden from [music] the rest of us.
Speaker A
It sure seems that way. Like I'm seeing what the other me saw. Yeah, but hell if I know what it all means.
Speaker A
Still, something tells [music] me the rest of you have some insight on that, don't you?
Speaker A
Well, I won't deny it. Come to think of it, the space base was named by the [music] president himself. Yeah, I'm impressed. Seems like you guys are up to speed on your eastern terminology.
Speaker A
Su space base? Is that Zaku as in void? That doesn't pertain [music] to you.
Speaker A
Simply focus on fulfilling your contract. Still, I never imagined you would stumble onto such crucial intel. It seems we'll be forced [music] to increase surveillance personnel until the project reaches its conclusion.
Speaker A
We're not getting out of here at this rate. Wow. Things really went exactly the way they said they would.
Speaker A
Huh? Mint. You are Thor's head mechanic, Mint Braun, aren't you? As I understand it, your uncle reported directly [music] to Professor Schmidt, and you're something of a favorite of the professors.
Speaker A
I don't know that I'd use the word favorite. Huh? Why not? The professor and I get along great. Well, whatever. You guys are all cool with blowing this joint, right? Green Sully, what?
Speaker A
All righty then. Let's do this. Go. Could that be? Elzheime's Jewel Arts. Hello all. Seems I arrived at the perfect time.
Speaker A
Wait, that's Alzheimer's. Prince Charid Mint had him on speed dial. I didn't expect to see you here, your highness.
Speaker A
Yes. Well, unfortunately, the embassy cancelled the upcoming celebration for the day after tomorrow. Rene Grow, your machines are now connected via the spirit veins.
Speaker A
Why not try calling them remotely from here? I don't think it'll be any trouble for [music] you.
Speaker A
All right, now you're talking. I won't let you. We could say the same to you.
Speaker A
Do it. We'll keep them busy for you. To me, tearfing ass. [music] They're moving.
Speaker A
What's going on? Now, am I forgetting anything else? If not, then Mr. Concincaid, Vice Captain Andy Karuga, it's [music] been a pleasure.
Speaker A
Sorry to cut this short, but we got better [music] places to be. And tell your collaborator that the time has come to make a choice. One that won't [music] dishonor the goddess we serve.
Speaker A
How dare you, Green? I've got a message from our [music] teacher. I'll be waiting for you come the promised day in a land where the heavens turn.
Speaker A
I'm in [music] your debt, Sheisa. I'll be sure to pay you back next time.
Speaker A
Sure you will. You better believe I'll be looking forward to that day. What is that teleported? What's that?
Speaker A
Activate clairvoyance.
Topics:Trails Beyond the HorizonReanShizunaorbital technologyAurora Albaboss fightalternate realitiesorbal networkAI hollowforced resets
