Lizards of the Lost Kingdom/Episode 1 - Storyline

Episode 1
Door of Truth The place where souls are judged... Destiny will rage like a torrent, swallowing countless lives in its wake. Still, they burn, memories of wrath...
Sabareta	Huff...huff... No matter how many monsters I defeat, they keep coming. But the way light pulsates through their bodies makes it evident they've consumed Alchemia. No doubt there were Philosopher's Stones here. Judging by the number of monsters I've encountered, there must have been quite a lot. Heheh. You're somewhere in these ruins, aren't you, Demon? Today is the day that I find you!
Later...
Sabareta	This is...the Demon! Hah...hyahahah! I've finally found it! This is the weapon that destroyed ancient civilization! With this power, I'll be able to plunge the world into chaos! I'll bring change to this world bound by Alchemy!
Then...
Sabareta	—! Where am I?!
Ouroboros	Welcome, traveler with the wandering soul. This is the Door of Truth, where souls are judged.
Sabareta	The Door of Truth?! It can't be!
Ouroboros	Oh? Have you heard of this place?
Sabareta	I guess. The lore of Nimul and Emmel mentions the Door of Truth. Anyone who pursues the power of Alchemy knows about it.
Ouroboros	Hmm. I am Ouroboros—the observer of souls that bond this world with truth. Although you are not qualified to be here, I invited you because I felt a strange power emanating from you. I ask you here and now, why do you seek Alchemy?
Sabareta	I guess a roundabout answer won't be necessary. I aim for one thing alone—to change Wratharis's existence in this world.
Ouroboros	Its existence in this world?
Sabareta	The War of Alchemy is said to have destroyed ancient Babel, as a result dividing the world into seven lands. It was then that Alchemy was declared a Forbidden Art. Under the name of justice, the Holy Guard destroyed all who sought that power. However, the seekers of that power never died out. The history of conflict in this world is none other than the history of conflict over Alchemy. As long as Alchemy exists, this conflict will continue indefinitely.
Ouroboros	So, do you reject this power as harmful?
Sabareta	No. The power of Alchemy is nothing more than a means to an end. The true harm is the suzerain that monopolizes Alchemy and use it to fight.
Ouroboros	... ...
Sabareta	Why is Alchemy forbidden? Why are only Paladins allowed to wield it? It's because this world was forced to obey the logic of the victors. The Magna Code they laid out is an evil that allows them to rule the world. To resist their rule, I have no other choice but to obtain the forbidden power.
Ouroboros	In other words, you will defeat poison with poison?
Sabareta	Heheh. I'm a deadly venom, so to speak, that feasts on poison.
Ouroboros	However, some may say the power you have is fake; you cannot use it without the Stones.
Sabareta	Hmph. So you know about our Philosopher's Stones, huh?
Ouroboros	Those Stones are made from the blood of humans. This means that blood will cover the path you follow.
Sabareta	I told you, I'm a deadly venom. I resolved myself to that fate a long time ago.
Ouroboros	Hmm. Interesting. Very well. I am the observer of destiny. I will observe how the power you possess affects this world.
Then...
Sabareta	Agh... What was that?! Was my consciousness transported somewhere? Demon, did you show that to me? You who desires the blood of Wratharis? Heheh. All right. Very well. I'll hurry and gather all the Philosopher's Stone needed to revive you. If it's blood you desire, then I'll slit the throats of countless people to quench your thirst. I will do everything I can to wake you, if it means the promise of peace!

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