
In an era when the scarred history has gradually turned to cold dust, I opened the ancient texts recording the Outer Gods—blasphemous, frenzied, and incoherent words. My destiny flashed before my clouded eyes. War will once again engulf the world; kingdoms and races will be overthrown and reborn in blood and fire; living beings will wail for their suffering and fate; the war will never end. In the flames of faith and self-interest, no one is innocent, and no one can escape unscathed. Listen carefully, Joan of Arc, two paths lie before me. One, I will follow your guidance, abandon reason, and follow your righteous sacrifice. [Cambert]