Chapter 20: Trapped
"So, that's the Capital of the Persona Kingdom, Diamond City, huh? Since we're here, why don't we go ahead and attack the place? It's absolutely swarming with corrupt Nobles, after all," Suggested Colt with a gleam in his eye.
"No, it's way too risky...the strongest of the Knight Squads, the Commander Squad, resides in the Capital. We're not at the level where we can challenge the likes of them just yet, so no, we're not attacking the Capital anytime soon," Aster shook his head in response, before adding, "Our target is located behind the Capital; the Quartz Mountain Range. Specifically, the ruins located beneath the mountains."
A couple of weeks had passed since the battles in Ruby Village and Garnet City, it was the 17th of February, 1917, and The Irregulars had determined their next move.
"Why are we here, exactly? You guys didn't really give me much of an explanation," Spoke up Raven.
"Huh? Tacitus, I thought I told you to-...never mind, why do I even bother telling you to do things anymore?" Sighed Aster in exasperation.
"Yeah, you should probably ask someone else next time," Nodded Tacitus dryly.
"We really need to do something about your work ethic, man," Chimed in Celia with a wry smile.
"Alright, let's get you up to speed, Raven...we'll be venturing into the Quartz Ruins, an underground structure that was abandoned centuries ago, and is now home to a large number of dangerous Monsters. Centuries ago, before it was abandoned, thirteen weapons that are now known as the Relic Armaments were sealed away in the ruins.
From what I've heard, the weapons were created by a great hero who was summoned from another world, and each of the weapons have unique, special abilities. No one has been able to replicate their capabilities, and the kingdom has discovered and claimed eight of the thirteen weapons. Which means, there are still five of the weapons somewhere in the ruins, and we're gonna go get them for ourselves," Explained Aster with a gleam in his eyes.
"I still think this is a bad idea. The remaining weapons are probably really deep down in the ruins, the Knights definitely would've attempted to claim all thirteen of the weapons, but the fact that they haven't likely means that it was too dangerous," Pointed out Lexia warily.
"Not necessarily, based on the information I've gathered, it's-...," Began Aster.