Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Prologue:
Ever since the solar eclipse of 2035, my life has never been the same. It was
then that I realized that I, Soma Cruz, am the rebirth of Dracula... It was in
his castle that I learned the truth... That I possessed the power to seize the
souls of my enemies. That evil power almost engulfed me, but my friends pulled
me from the brink. About a year has passed since then, and I thought my
troubles were over...
I - A New Threat Emerge
Mina Hakuba: Ha ha! Are you serious?
Soma Cruz: Yeah, and that's when Hammer decided to--
Mina Hakuba: Wait... Soma, can I ask you something?
Soma Cruz: Yeah, of course, Mina. What's wrong?
Mina Hakuba: It's been a year since it all happened, hasn't it?
Soma Cruz: Yeah, just about.
Mina Hakuba: And what was it called? You know, the ability to use the power of
monsters?
Soma Cruz: You mean the power of dominance?
I lost it when we escaped Dracula's Castle, remember?
Mina Hakuba: I know, but... It's just that I get this terrible feeling
inside...
Soma Cruz: It's probably nothing... Look, don't worry, okay?
This past year, I haven't been able to use any of the powers I
gained. And--
(Suddenly someone shows up out of nowhere. Mina hides behind Soma.)
???: You... You're Soma Cruz, aren't you?
Soma Cruz: Uh... Yeah... And you are?
???: You may call me Celia.
(Celia points a finger towards Soma.)
Celia Fortner: But not for long...
Come forth, my servants!
(Celia summons a Skeleton. Mina screams from behind.)
Soma Cruz: What?!
Mina, get back!
(Mina steps back.)
Soma Cruz: Damn it! Of all the worst--
???: Soma! You back off, too!
(Genya Arikado shows up.)
Mina Hakuba: Mr. Arikado!
Celia Fortner: Genya Arikado, the guardian?! Hmph! You shall not interfere!
(Celia casts a barrier.)
Genya Arikado: A barrier!
Quick, Soma! Use this!
(Arikado throws a knife to Soma for him to use. Then the fight begins. Soma defeated three enemies and gained dominance over their souls.)
Celia Fortner: Soma Cruz, I shall see your demise. That is certain. Using
whatever means...
(Celia vanishes in seconds.)
Soma Cruz: Wait!
Genya Arikado: Save your energy. You won't catch her now.
Soma Cruz: Damn it!
Mina Hakuba: Soma, are you all right?
Soma Cruz: Yeah, I'm fine. But that power... It returned! Arikado, what's
going on?
Genya Arikado: The power didn't "return." It was always with you.
You just never had a need for it since you fled the castle.
And that set free all the souls that you had gained dominance
over.
Soma Cruz: You mean I couldn't use the power because I was never in any
danger? Hmm. Anyway, who was that woman? She seemed to know you.
Genya Arikado: Celia Fortner. She's the priestess of a new and rapidly growing
cult. We suspected she was up to something, so we've been
keeping tabs on her.
Mina Hakuba: But why would someone like that come after Soma?
Genya Arikado: They want to resurrect the lord of darkness. Like some sought to do with Dracula.
Soma Cruz: I guess they don't like the fact that I didn't become the "lord of
darkness."
Genya Arikado: Not only that, they intend to create a new lord by eliminating
you.
Mina Hakuba: E-Eliminating?
Genya Arikado: But Soma, you don't need to get any more involved with this.
Let us deal with it.
(Arikado leaves.)
Soma Cruz: That woman...
She said she would "see my demise."
Mina Hakuba: Soma...
II - The Hopeless Romantic
Several days later...
(In the Lost Village, just outside the castle.)
Soma Cruz: So, the cult's base is here.
Hammer's info wasn't so iffy after all.
???: Gahaha! You doubted my word?!
(Hammer shows up.)
Soma Cruz: H-Hammer? What are you doing here?
(Hammer draws closer to Soma.)
Hammer: What, are ya dense? Who told ya 'bout this place? Wait, it was me.
Soma Cruz: Well, yeah, but...
Hammer: Hey, you got your mind on doin' somethin' wicked, huh? I want in,
buddy.
Hammer: And, hey, what happened to that pretty little lady? You remember,
right?
Soma Cruz: You mean Yoko? She's not coming. In fact, I haven't told a soul.
(Hammer disappointed with what he heard.)
Hammer: Huh? She ain't comin'? Well, why not?!
Hammer: Aw, man... Well, since I'm here, I'd better make the best of it.
I guess I'm back in business, and you're my customer!
Soma Cruz: Hammer, look, I'm saying this for your own good. You really should
leave.
Hammer: Can't do that, I'm afraid.
I know when someone's in trouble and I'm not just gonna leave ya here.
Soma Cruz: Okay... I appreciate it.
Hammer: I'll scope out the area and find a spot to set up shop.
See ya around!
(Hammer walks away but still disappointed.)
Hammer: Man, why wouldn't he just tell her about this...?
Soma Cruz: ...
III - Old Pals Reunited
(At the drawbridge of castle’s entrance.)
Soma Cruz: Huh?
Those two...
(Soma approaches Yoko and Julius.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh! Soma!
Julius Belmont: ...
Soma Cruz: Yoko. Julius. What are you two doing here?
Yoko Belnades: Funny you should ask that. We got wind of this cult from a tip
by Arikado. I'm investigating with Mr. Belmont. I'm sure you remember him, the hunter.
Julius Belmont: Soma, please understand. If the darkness draws you in... I
have no choice but to destroy you.
Soma Cruz: Yes, I know...
Julius Belmont: Then, there is no reason for you to be here.
Yoko Belnades: That's right. You're only putting yourself in danger.
Soma Cruz: That Celia woman... Not only was she after me, she tried to harm
Mina, too. I'm not gonna stop until I find her.
Julius Belmont: You're determined, I see.
Then, I have nothing more to say.
(Julius leaves.)
Yoko Belnades: Wait. Wait, Julius. How can you just say that?
Julius Belmont: I'll be going now.
Yoko Belnades: Wait a second. I'm coming, too.
Julius Belmont: No, Yoko, you stay. We'll need a contact here, just in case.
Yoko Belnades: Hey, wait! You can't just...!
(Julius jumps over the suspended bridge and leaves.)
Yoko Belnades: Men! They're so selfish!
Yoko Belnades: I bet you have no intention of going home, either.
Soma Cruz: Well, uh...
Yoko Belnades: Fine, then. Here, take this.
(Yoko handed Soma the Magic Seal 1.)
Soma Cruz: And this is?
Yoko Belnades: A Magic Seal.
Soma Cruz: Magic Seal?
Yoko Belnades: The cult leader appears to create gates that draw the power of
darkness. Monsters exposed to that power are said to be
invincible.
Soma Cruz: So how am I supposed to destroy them?
Yoko Belnades: That's where this Magic Seal comes in.
Want to practice using it?
III.A - Giving it a Try
Soma Cruz: Sure, I'll give it a try.
Yoko Belnades: Good. Now watch closely. Draw a figure exactly as shown.
(The Magic Seal was shown to Soma.)
Yoko Belnades: Okay, now you try it.
III.B - If the Pen was Lift Up
Yoko Belnades: Um... The Magic Seal has to be drawn in one stroke.
You can't draw the pattern in pieces.
III.C - If Drawn Incorrectly
Yoko Belnades: Wait, hold on. That's not the right shape. The small circles
indicate where you have to touch. Don't be too hasty, okay? Oh,
yes, and you also have to touch the points in the proper
sequence.
III.D - If Too Slow
Yoko Belnades: That's too slow. The Magic Seal won't be created if it's not
drawn within a set time.
III.E - If Perfectly Done
Yoko Belnades: Good, that's it. Just don't forget how you did that.
III.F - Saying No
Soma Cruz: No, that’s okay.
Yoko Belnades: Oh... Well, that's fine, then.
(Continuation of dialogue III.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, one more thing. You can practice drawing a Magic Seal
anytime. If you're not sure how to do it, you should definitely
practice.
Soma Cruz: Got it.
Yoko Belnades: A Magic Seal activates on its own when it's needed. Give it a
try and see. Okay, now... Let's go, Soma.
Soma Cruz: Huh? Go where?
Yoko Belnades: It's a dead end here.
Only Julius could get in from somewhere like this.
We should go back and find a different way in.
Soma Cruz: All right. If we have to...
Yoko Belnades: There's no shelter from the rain and wind here, either.
Will you escort me?
Soma Cruz: Uh... Sure, of course.
Yoko Belnades: Thanks. Let's go.
IV - The First Magic Sealed Room
(Outside the Flying Armor room of the Lost Village.)
Yoko Belnades: This door... It looks like you'll need a Magic Seal right away.
(Soma breaks the seal on the door.)
Yoko Belnades: Most likely, you'll need a Magic Seal to finish off the
monster in here. Just be calm and focus. I'll be waiting here.
Soma Cruz: No problem.
V - Stronger Magic Seals
(Inside the Flying Armor room of the Lost Village. He just defeated the first boss.)
Yoko Belnades: You did it!
Soma Cruz: Using Magic Seals is a piece of cake.
Yoko Belnades: Don't be too sure. That Magic Seal won't be useful forever.
Soma Cruz: What do you mean?
Yoko Belnades: They will probably prepare new and more complex patterns for
Magic Seals.
Soma Cruz: Hmm...
Yoko Belnades: But not to worry. They'll have the Magic Seal patterns hidden
somewhere. If they don't, the gates to the dark side will be
useless.
Soma Cruz: I get it.
Yoko Belnades: I won't keep holding you up as my escort anymore. I can manage
now.
Soma Cruz: You sure? In that case, I'll be going now.
Yoko Belnades: Oh, there is one more thing though. Julius may have some new
information, so come see me if you're close by. And Soma,
please don't do anything reckless.
Soma Cruz: Count on it. You take care, too, Yoko.
VI - The Lord of Darkness Candidates
(Somewhere in the Wizardry Lab.)
Soma Cruz: !!
You!
(Celia and two others turns their attention to Soma.)
Celia Fortner: Ah...you've come. Just as I predicted.
Soma Cruz: Celia Fortner...
???: You're kiddin', right? You tellin' me this punk's the lord of darkness?
Ha!
???: Judging matters merely on appearance? Tsk, tsk. Simpletons are so vexing.
???: What'd ya call me, Dmitrii?!
Dmitrii Blinov: Hmph. I merely stated a fact.
Celia Fortner: Dario, Dmitrii. Both of you, enough.
Dario Bossi: Tch!
Dmitrii Blinov: ...
Celia Fortner: Excuse their behavior. Welcome to our House, home to our
Church.
Soma Cruz: You talk as if you were expecting me...
Celia Fortner: You fear that you will imperil innocents for who you are and
can become. Am I not correct?
Soma Cruz: ...Yes.
I fell for your ruse.
Why would you want to resurrect the dark lord?
Celia Fortner: We do not desire the dark lord, per se. For god to be perfectly
good, there must be a being of perfect darkness.
Soma Cruz: That has nothing to do with me.
If this world does need a perfect dark being, one should emerge.
Isn't that how it works?
Celia Fortner: Perhaps that is so. And perhaps it is not. What is true,
however, is that the power of darkness steadily grows faint.
The lord of darkness must be enthroned without fail. And not a
moment too soon.
Soma Cruz: But that doesn't mean...
Dario Bossi: I heard enough already. Let's rip this punk apart right here and
now!
Celia Fortner: Have patience. He will try to stop me using whatever means.
There is no need for haste.
Dario Bossi: Hunh? What are you saying?
Dmitrii Blinov: He is in our hands now. We can destroy him whenever, however
we wish.
Celia Fortner: Correct. This will also serve as a test for the both of you.
Dmitrii Blinov: I see.
Dario Bossi: Wait a second! Test? What test? I didn't hear about that!
Dmitrii Blinov: Are you incapable of thinking even a little? There is but one
dark lord, yet there are two candidates--you and I.
Dario Bossi: Duh! I know that!
Dmitrii Blinov: Then get this through your hollow skull. Whoever defeats this
boy becomes chosen as the lord of darkness.
Dario Bossi: Oh, I get it now... Yeah, okay!
Dario Bossi: This'll make it fun!
Dario Bossi: Next time I see you, punk, I'll burn you to ashes!
(Dario leaves.)
Dmitrii Blinov: I shall depart, also. I see no significance in my presence
here at this time.
(Dmitrii leaves.)
Soma Cruz: So those two are the dark lord's candidates...
Celia Fortner: Correct.They were born at the same time as Dracula's demise. They are inheritors of Dracula's dark powers.
Soma Cruz: But that's no guarantee that they can become the dark lord.
Celia Fortner: They can. By shattering Dracula's soul. If you wish to stop me,
I shall be waiting for you at the top. I may even change my
mind if you survive my traps
(Celia leaves.)
VII - A Battle with Dmitri
(Somewhere in the Dark Chapel.)
Soma Cruz: ?!
(Dmitrii absorbs the skill used by a Malachi against him.)
Dmitrii Blinov: Oh, excuse me for that rather uncouth scene.
Soma Cruz: You're one of the dark lord candidates...
Dmitrii Blinov: Dmitrii Blinov.
Soma Cruz: You were fighting a demon. Does that mean you've forsaken Celia?
Dmitrii Blinov: You have drawn the wrong conclusion. This is merely a ritual
to gain power.
Soma Cruz: A ritual?
Dmitrii Blinov: You witnessed it, yes? Unless you are as dim as Dario, you
should have discerned my ability.
Soma Cruz: So, that's what it is.
The ability to copy magic attacks...
Dmitrii Blinov: Ah, how observant of you.
Now, since there is no one else to disrupt us...
Soma Cruz: Hold it.
I don't have any reason to fight you.
Do you have any reason for going along with Celia's scheme?
Dmitrii Blinov: None whatsoever.
Soma Cruz: Well, then!
Dmitrii Blinov: However, I have this power. I wish to know the meaning of it,
its significance. Is that not a natural desire?
Soma Cruz: And for that, you want to become the dark lord?
Dmitrii Blinov: Is that so wrong? Refining my power will finally provide me
with answers. Let us begin.
(A battle begins. Later, Dmitrii is on his knees after being defeated by Soma.)
Soma Cruz: It's over!
Dmitrii Blinov: Tch, I came up short, it seems...
Soma Cruz: I won't take your life. Just give up.
Dmitrii Blinov: You dare pity me?
Soon you shall be the one that will be pitied upon.
Gwaah!
(Dmitrii pass out.)
Soma Cruz: What?
Dead? That can't be?!
(Soma absorbs Dmitrii's soul.)
Soma Cruz: Unh!
What was that?
Did I gain dominance over a human soul?
No, I gained no power... But...what was that light?
VII - A Battle with Dario
(At the top of Garden of Madness.)
Dario Bossi: Here at last! You really stepped outta bounds, punk!
Soma Cruz: Huh?
Dario Bossi: Dmitrii. I'm talking about Dmitrii.
Soma Cruz: I didn't mean to kill your friend. I didn't finish--
Dario Bossi: Hunh? Whaddaya sayin'? I wanted to pummel that uppity jerk
myself!
Soma Cruz: Doesn't your friend's death mean anything to you?
Dario Bossi: Him? Ha! You gotta be jokin'. Ah, let's get on with this already.
Soma Cruz: Why do you want to become the dark lord anyway?
Dario Bossi: Why?
Look at this power!!
(Dario unleashes a powerful fire spell that burns the whole garden around them.)
Dario Bossi: Can you imagine how crazy it'll be with even more power?!
Soma Cruz: You're insane...
Dario Bossi: And you yap way too much!
Come on, punk! I'll roast ya to a cinder!
(The battle begins. Soon after, Dario lose the fight.)
Soma Cruz: You can give up trying to become the dark lord.
Dario Bossi: A punk like you... You're not walkin' away from this...
(Dario tries to conjure another powerful spell but suddenly Celia appears and intervenes.)
Celia Fortner: Dario, enough.
Dario Bossi: Celia... Don't try to stop me! A man's got his pride!
Celia Fortner: I know that. But I am not prepared to lose the last candidate.
We'll pull back for now. I have another plan...
(Celia teleports Dario away.)
Dario Bossi: Wroaah!
Celia Fortner: I underestimated you.
But this game isn't over yet.
I shall be waiting on the uppermost floor. Come if you dare!
(Celia vanishes in front of Soma.)
VIII - Meeting with Genya Arikado
(Somewhere in Demon Guest House.)
Genya Arikado: Soma!
(Soma turns around.)
Soma Cruz: ??
Genya Arikado: I told you not to get involved, didn't I?
Soma Cruz: Arikado! What are you doing here?
I thought that you were protecting Mina...
Genya Arikado: Mina is fine. My colleagues are providing protection. Besides, keeping you under observation gets priority.
Soma Cruz: You're still treating me as if I were the dark lord. Haven't you
seen enough?
Genya Arikado: I need you to understand. You are considered to be extremely
dangerous...
Soma Cruz: ...
Genya Arikado: But since you're here, I suppose I can't stop you. While under
my supervision, I'm prepared to overlook use of excessive force. Besides, we can't just allow this cult to carry on this way.
Soma Cruz: Th-Thanks. I appreciate it.
Genya Arikado: Also, Mina entrusted me with this. It's for you.
(Arikado handed Soma Mina's Talisman.)
Soma Cruz: What? A letter? And a talisman?
(Soma turns around to read the letter in private.)
Mina Hakuba: Dear Soma,
If you're reading this, you've probably gone after that cult. I
had a feeling you would when you disappeared after that incident.
I know that you worry about me, Soma. But I worry just as much
about you, too. I won't ask you to come back right away because
you're way too stubborn. But please promise me that whatever
happens, you'll come back unharmed. Oh, and don't forget about
the talisman! I'm sure it'll come in handy. I'll be praying for you.
Always, Mina
Soma Cruz: Mina...
Genya Arikado: Soma.
Soma Cruz: !!
(Soma turns back towards Arikado.)
Genya Arikado: Brief me on the situation. What have you discovered?
Soma Cruz: Uh... Sure.
(I described what I had learned so far to Arikado.)
Genya Arikado: Understood. But the fact that Celia mentioned a "plan" doesn't
sound good.
Soma Cruz: The only thing I can do is keep climbing towards the top floor.
Genya Arikado: Fine, you do that. In the meantime, I'll try to track down
Dario's whereabouts.
(Arikado leaves Soma behind.)
IX - The Sealed Floor
(In a room below the Condemned Tower.)
Julius Belmont: ...
Soma Cruz: Julius. What are you doing?
Julius Belmont: Huh? Oh, it's you. This door is sealed by a powerful barrier.
Something's behind it, too.
Soma Cruz: Do you sense something bad?
Julius Belmont: Yes.
I can feel it in my gut, and it doesn't feel good.
Julius Belmont: Unfortunately, it's impossible to check what's behind the
door.
Soma Cruz: Why is that?
Julius Belmont: The barrier's too strong.
I may be able to crack it, but just a bit.
It'd be better to contact Yoko and await help.
What about you?
Soma Cruz: Well...
(I described what I had discovered to Julius.)
Julius Belmont: The dark lord's candidates. It sounds as if that should be my
next target. I will see about joining Arikado.
X - Meeting with Celia at the Cursed Clock Tower
(At the Cursed Clock Tower entrance. Celia suddenly appears in front of Soma.)
Soma Cruz: ?!
Celia Fortner: You've only come this far?
You seem to be taking this rather leisurely.
Soma Cruz: What are you trying to say?
Celia Fortner: Dario has grown stronger by fusing with the demon of fire I
summoned for him.
(Arikado shows up.)
Genya Arikado: I see. Is that your plan?
Julius Belmont: Soma, back off.
(Julius shows up.)
Soma Cruz: Arikado! Julius, too!
Celia Fortner: Your presence is without meaning. No one can stop Dario now.
The emergence of the new lord of darkness is all but certain
now.
(Celia vanishes before their eyes.)
Genya Arikado: Julius! I'm sensing a surge of magical power coming from the
river. It must be Dario. You go after him. I'll track down
Celia.
(Arikado leaves.)
Julius Belmont: Soma, from here on, you stay away and let us take care of it.
(Julius leaves.)
XI - A Battle Between Julius and Dario
(Somewhere in the Silenced Ruins. Julius is on his knees after a battle with Dario.)
Julius Belmont: Ungh!
Soma Cruz: Julius!
(Soma approaches Julius.)
Julius Belmont: I'm fine. Don't worry.
Dario Bossi: What? You done already? So much for the "legendary" Belmont!
Julius Belmont: Hmph. Talk all you want...
Dario Bossi: Hey, punk! Looks like I can get me a little payback from ya! But
I'm not at full power just yet... The throne chamber on the top
floor--you were headin' there, weren't ya? That's where we'll
settle scores once and for all.
(Dario vanishes before their eyes.)
Julius Belmont: Watch it. He's tough. Especially for me, since I can't use
Magic Seals.
Soma Cruz: Hold on, Julius. You can't use Magic Seals?
Julius Belmont: Uh-huh. What about it?
Soma Cruz: Well, didn't you run into monsters that you couldn't destroy?
Julius Belmont: No, I destroyed them before they could reconstitute. They
weren't a problem. But this time, I don't think that'll work.
Soma Cruz: (You've got to be joking. That should've been impossible.)
Julius Belmont: Forget about me. You can go on. I'll be fine.
Soma Cruz: He's expecting me. I'll be on my way.
Julius Belmont: Watch out for his fire attacks. But you can do it. Don't
disappoint me.
Soma Cruz: Got it.
XII - The Final Showdown Against Dario
(At Dracula’s throne room.)
Dario Bossi: What took ya so long?
Soma Cruz: Hmph, let's finish this. I'll show you why you can't become the
dark lord.
Dario Bossi: Hah! Even Belmont was no match for me. You think a punk like YOU can win?
Soma Cruz: Was there ever any doubt? Power is nothing if you don't know how to
use it. I'll never lose to a fool dominated by his own power like you.
Dario Bossi: Well, what's the point of power if you don't use it? Don't act as
if you know! It's about survival of the fittest! Let's see you try to survive this time! Graaaah!!
XII.A - If Dario was Defeated (Bad Ending)
Soma Cruz: I cut off the power from the dark side using a Magic Seal.
Give up. It's over...
Dario Bossi: B-But...
Genya Arikado: Get away from him, Soma!
(Arikado shows up and Dario is beginning to explode with overwhelming power.)
Dario Bossi: Nooooooooooo!
(Dario dies.)
Genya Arikado: He couldn't resist the demon that had fused with his soul.
Soma Cruz: You're saying he lost to the demon's power?
Genya Arikado: He perhaps could have been saved if the demon was cut free
from his soul, but... Don't let it concern you. That's just what happens when you let your hunger for power overwhelm you.
Soma Cruz: ...
Arikado... What became of Celia?
Genya Arikado: I'm sorry... We have units tracking her whereabouts now.
Soma Cruz: Hmm... So we're done here. Let's get out of here.
(The two leave the castle. At the Lost Village’s entrance, Soma suddenly in crouches pain.)
Soma Cruz: Ungh...
Genya Arikado: What's wrong, Soma?
(Soma gets up.)
Soma Cruz: N-Nothing. I just felt something odd for a moment.
Genya Arikado: Hmm... Did anything strange happen in the castle?
Soma Cruz: No, nothing... Wait! Come to think of it, when I fought Dmitrii,
there was something weird.
Genya Arikado: Go on.
Soma Cruz: I never finished him off. But he died anyway. And that's when I
felt something enter me...like a soul under domination.
Genya Arikado: ... We'll have to investigate.
Come, we'll meet with Yoko right away and head for the Church.
Soma Cruz: Is something happening to me?
Genya Arikado: I don't know, but we'll know soon enough.
(Bad Ending)
XII.B - If Aguni was Defeated
(From the start of the battle, Soma enters the mirror behind Dario. He then fought the monster fused by Celia on Dario and defeated it eventually.)
Dario Bossi: Wh-What did ya do, punk?! My power... It's gone...
Soma Cruz: I destroyed the demon that fused with your soul. And your power
with it.
Dario Bossi: My... My power!
Soma Cruz: Having power doesn't mean you can abuse it. Haven't you learned
your lesson?
Dario Bossi: Aiyeeee!
(Dario escapes and Celia suddenly shows herself.)
Celia Fortner: You are much more than I had imagined.
Soma Cruz: I came as I promised. Let's stop this stupid chase.
Celia Fortner: Very well. I can agree to that...
Soma Cruz: You don't seem to be too concerned about this.
It's as if you knew this was going to happen.
Celia Fortner: Well, who am I to say?
But there is more than one way to make a dark lord.
Soma Cruz: You don't give up, do you? There aren't any more dark lord
candidates.
Celia Fortner: That may be true... But the game isn't over just yet.
Soma Cruz: ...
Celia Fortner: The center of the castle. I shall await for you there.
Soma Cruz: Another trap? I thought we were gonna end this.
Celia Fortner: Trust me, we will... But first, there is something that I wish
you to see. I shall be waiting.
(Celia vanishes before his eyes.)
XIII - Celia’s Last Ace
(In the middle room of Garden of Madness.)
Soma Cruz: Huh?!
Mina!!
(Mina is crucified upon a tree just between Celia and Soma.)
Mina Hakuba: Soma!
Celia Fortner: Soma Cruz. Behold, the last moments of your loved one's life.
(Celia is conjuring a spell pointing towards Mina.)
Soma Cruz: Wait! Stop!!
(Soma tries to stop Celia but he was too late. Celia pierced Mina with a beam of light.)
Mina Hakuba: S-Soma...
(Mina dies.)
Mina Hakuba: ...
(Soma is starting to lose himself.)
Soma Cruz: Mina!!
Soma Cruz: You...
Soma Cruz: You heartless wench...
Celia Fortner: It certainly wasn't easy spiriting her away. Go ahead. Hate me.
You hate me enough to wish death upon me, don't you?
Soma Cruz: You... You'll pay for this...
(Dark souls are staring to gather around Soma and absorbing them.)
Celia Fortner: The power of chaos is gathering... I was right. Now hate me
more. When your hatred peaks, the new dark lord shall emerge.
Soma Cruz: If it means getting Mina's revenge, I'll do it. Make me the dark
lord. Mina, forgive me... I can't honor your wish...
Celia Fortner: It's coming... The birth of the new dark lord!
XIII.A - If Mina’s Talisman was Not Equipped (Bad Ending)
Soma Cruz: AAAAAAAAAAGH!
(Soma strikes Celia down.)
Celia Fortner: Wh-Why?
I brought you back into this world...
Soma Cruz: Shut up. You annoy me. That's all the reason I need.
Besides, the petty little humans will die off soon enough.
Your turn came a little earlier, that's all. Hahahahaha.
(Outside the Lost Village.)
Julius Belmont: So... Soma has become the dark lord.
I have no other choice...
The battles of the past are to be waged once again...
Genya Arikado: I had assumed that he would have equipped the talisman from
Mina... It would have protected him. But alas, I will have to unleash my power...
(Julius and Arikado enters the village’s entrance.)
XIII.B - If Mina’s Talisman was Equipped
Soma Cruz: AAAAAAAAAAGH!
???: Soma! Don't be fooled!
Soma Cruz: !!
(Arikado intervenes Soma’s transformation.)
Genya Arikado: That Mina is a fake!
Celia Fortner: Arikado! Why must you always get in the way?
Genya Arikado: How clever of you to use a Doppelganger. Ah, but you haven't
won just yet...
(The dark souls that dominates Soma suddenly wane.)
Soma Cruz: Uuuuugh!
Genya Arikado: What?! What's wrong?
(The dark souls starts to get out of Soma’s body and transfers to the body of fake Mina.)
Celia Fortner: D-Dmitrii...
Dmitrii Blinov: I should thank my lucky stars for making good my escape. I
managed to loosen myself when the boy's emotions shifted momentarily.
Celia Fortner: I thought you'd died...
Dmitrii Blinov: Shedding my former body was a desperate gamble. But it has
worked out quite well.
Genya Arikado: You copied the power of dominance from Soma?
Dmitrii Blinov: Ah, so you understand. I touched the boy's soul and copied his
ability. And I have been doubly lucky in finding a suitable replacement for my body.
Celia Fortner: Y-You obtained the same power as Soma Cruz?
Dmitrii Blinov: When I fought the boy, I confirmed one thing. Dracula's heir
need not be the inheritor of the dark lord's power. I only need to possess the same ability to become the true dark lord's heir. And of course, only I could gain that ability.
Genya Arikado: I won't allow that.
Dmitrii Blinov: Have patience, Arikado. Or perhaps I should address you with
your real name? When the boy began his dark transformation, I scanned memories of his past lives. Make one move, and the boy will die. You don't wish that, do you?
Genya Arikado: Hmph.
(Soma gets up.)
Soma Cruz: Does becoming the dark lord really mean that much to you?
Dmitrii Blinov: I have told you before. I wish to learn what my power signifies. Celia. I must gain dominance over more powerful demons. I will surpass the boy.
Celia Fortner: So be it.
Celia Fortner: Soma Cruz, I take back what I have said to you. It seems that death is your only destiny.
(Dmitrii and Celia vanish before their eyes.)
Soma Cruz: Arikado, where do you think they've gone?
Genya Arikado: I imagine that they've gone to the basement of the tower next to the castle. A foul, unearthly energy emanates from there. There must be a portal to the dark side that fuels the castle's existence.
Soma Cruz: I see...
Genya Arikado: Don't do anything rash. You're not in any shape to fight now. Let us handle this.
Soma Cruz: His power is mine. I must be the one to stop him.
Genya Arikado: ...
Fine... But Julius and I will go in first.
(Arikado leaves.)
XIV - The Problem of Aging
(In a room below the Cursed Tower.)
Julius Belmont: Break this barrier? It's definitely possible. But there's no
guarantee that I'll have energy left to fight.
Genya Arikado: Without your power, it's impossible for us to get through.
They have to be stopped, at all costs.
Julius Belmont: ...
Well, I suppose this is an emergency... Fine. Stand back.
(Arikado stands back.)
Julius Belmont: Here goes.
(Julius unleashes the Belmont’s clan “Grand Cross” skill and breaks the barrier.)
Julius Belmont: YEAAAAAAH!!
(Julius is on his knees, weakened from performing such powerful feat.)
Julius Belmont: Ungh... The barrier... It's gone.
Genya Arikado: I'm sorry...
Julius Belmont: Go already! There's no time for chitchat.
Genya Arikado: Right.
Julius Belmont: Soma? Growing old is a horrible thing.
Soma Cruz: Just relax. Don't worry. We'll take it from here.
Julius Belmont: All right. I'm counting on you. Don't let me down, kid.
XV - The Final Battle (Good Ending)
(At the heart of the Abyss.)
Soma Cruz: !!
Genya Arikado: Soma?
Soma Cruz: What happened?!
Dmitrii Blinov: He arrived too late, quite simply.
Genya Arikado: He gained dominance over a calamitous demon. I tried to prevent the summoning ritual from happening, but...
Dmitrii Blinov: Your dark power failed to overcome the power I gained from the
sacrifice.
Soma Cruz: Sacrifice?
(Celia was shown crucified above them.)
Soma Cruz: C-Celia!
Dmitrii Blinov: Such an unseemly sight. Be gone.
(Dmitrii destroys the cross with Celia on it.)
Soma Cruz: You killed your own ally?
Dmitrii Blinov: She had always dreamed of seeing the dark lord. She served me
to the end in my becoming. She should feel honored. Not only that, she even helped me take care of that pesky Arikado.
Soma Cruz: ?!
Genya Arikado: He's right. His sacrifice reversed the flow of my dark power.
Dmitrii Blinov: The stage is now set. We shall see whose power of dominance
prevails...
(Dmitrii is losing himself as he was overcome by the power he absorbed earlier from the sacrifice.)
Soma Cruz: Wh-What?
Dmitrii Blinov: Th-This cannot be... My dominance should be complete!
Genya Arikado: So that's what's happening...
Soma Cruz: Arikado, what's going on?
Genya Arikado: The power of dominance isn't easily contained. He isn't like
you. His soul can't withstand a power that intense.
Dmitrii Blinov: Liar!! I've heard enough from you!
(Dmitrii casts Arikado out of the Abyss with a spell.)
Genya Arikado: Gwoh!
Soma Cruz: Arikado!
Dmitrii Blinov: I am the chosen one! I am the dark lord! I shall not succumb to the power! Wroooooooaaaah!
(Dmitrii is becoming unstable.)
Soma Cruz: It's useless. You can't control it.
Dmitrii Blinov: Gwroaaah!
(Dmitrii falls to the ground and transform into a huge monster.)
ARRRRGGHHHH!
(Menace appears.)
Soma Cruz: The demons under his dominance... They fused as one? Letting this out would be a disaster...
It must end here!
(The battle begins. Later, Menace was defeated and darks souls gather around Soma.)
Soma Cruz: I...
(An image of Menace is shown.)
Soma Cruz: I…
(An image of Mina is shown.)
Soma Cruz: Stop!
(The dark souls are released from Soma. Suddenly, the castle starts to crumble.)
Genya Arikado: What are you doing? This place won't hold. We have to get out.
XVI - Reunited (Good Ending)
(Outside the castle.)
Genya Arikado: It's finally over. We're finished here. Let's go.
Soma Cruz: ...
Genya Arikado: Soma, what's wrong?
Soma Cruz: Tell me. Just what is the dark lord?
Genya Arikado: What Celia told you wasn't necessarily wrong. The dark lord is the entity opposite to god.
Soma Cruz: Then that means there will always be a need for a dark lord. All because I ducked out from becoming the next in line!
Genya Arikado: Don't misconstrue me! Perhaps there is a need for the dark lord... But there is no reason at all for you to become the dark lord.
Soma Cruz: But if it weren't for me, none of this would have happened!
Genya Arikado: You're neither a god nor a demon.
You're only human.
You have no chance at ever achieving perfection.
Or are you saying you want to be the dark lord?
Soma Cruz: No... Of course not.
Genya Arikado: Then stay true to that. Look.
(Yoko, Julius, and Hammer is shown not far from them.)
Genya Arikado: There are people waiting for you. Don't break their hearts.
Soma Cruz: Everyone...
Julius Belmont: You kept your promise.
Yoko Belnades: Welcome back, Soma.
Hammer: Looks like you're all done! Your face says it all.
Soma Cruz: Arikado... You're right...
(Mina arrives.)
Soma Cruz: Mina! What are you doing here?
(Soma approaches Mina.)
Mina Hakuba: What do you mean?
Mina Hakuba: I was so worried...
Soma Cruz: Oh, Mina, I'm sorry. Don't cry.
Mina Hakuba: Gotcha! Welcome back, Soma.
Julius Belmont: Poor Soma. She'll have you wrapped around her finger.
Yoko Belnades: Oh, without a doubt.
Hammer: I'd like to be wrapped around Yoko's finger...
Soma Cruz: Wh-What are you saying? We're not like that!
(Yoko, Julius, and Hammer laugh.)
Mina Hakuba: Th-That's right!
Julius Belmont: No need to be bashful, you two.
Genya Arikado: If the world needs a dark lord, it will emerge. Even if it's
not you, Soma...
(Good Ending)
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