Note: This article is an unofficial English translation of the official Japanese Master Guide 6 card storylines. The following information is presented in a format closely mimicking that of the Master Guide 6. The original linguistic conventions have been edited for coherence, but all meanings have been preserved as best as possible.
File No. 01: The Endlessly Repeating Tale of the Rise and Fall of a Certain World[edit]
The boys and girl, who barely eked out an existence in a time of harshness and cruelty, followed the path of destiny across the world, and eventually became embroiled in a great battle that decided the fate of the entire planet... let us introduce the tale of that distant star, where people's dreams and desires mix, all circling around a 'Key' that was left behind by God.[1]
The Creation Myth Passed Down by the Celestial Forest
In days of long ago, there was a God who governed the movements of the heavens.
That God used the dragons as its vassals,
To fulfill their duty of maintaining the heavens in a cycle of creation and destruction.
However, the power of destruction grew each time it was used,
And eventually, the balance of power between creation and destruction had collapsed.
The power of destruction had become so great,
That if it was let loose, it would have certainly destroyed the very heavens it was created to protect.
God decided it was impossible to govern the heavens by themselves.
Using the power of creation, a cage was forged, made of countless layers of the earthen crust,
And the power of destruction was sealed within.
The power of destruction, having lost its way, burned up, transforming into the planet's core.
Its energy blended together with the power of creation coursing throughout the land,
And the energy that flowed forth to the surface of the earth,
Giving rise to life, small existences that repeat the cycle of life and death.
God turned the last vestiges of their being into a 'Key',
Entrusting it to the life that had sprouted across the earth, and disappeared.
Over the countless years to follow, the power of destruction sometimes manifested itself on the surface,
But each time, those small lives stood side-by-side with the dragons.
In time, the 'Key' came to be known as a sword, while the power of destruction came to be known as the 'Great Darkness',
And their story was passed down as the gallant epic of the 'World Hero'.
"Starlight Hero, Raise Your Sword and Gather the Light, You Must Vanquish the Great Darkness"
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The World's Ecosystem[edit]
This world was ruled by mechanical lifeforms, with the seven "Mekk-Knights" standing at the top. The insectoid Mekkstrosities known as "Krawlers" were a prevalent scourge across the land, and life for people was a constant fight against their threat.
The World Chalice Legend of the Rise and Fall of the World - Part 1: Those Guided by Fate[edit]
The People who Lived in the Celestial Forest[edit]
There was a hidden village of humans in the great verdant forest known as the 'Celestial Forest'. This village, which worshipped the God of the Stars, had a sacred staff used in their rites and customs that had been passed down through countless generations, creating a barrier that protected the village from threats with its power. The successor of the staff at the time was "Ib", who had an older brother, "Ningirsu", and together the two of them spent time with their childhood friend, the young boy "Auram", and the small dragon whelp "Imduk".
The 'World Heroes' and their Encounter with the "World Chalice"[edit]
"Auram" and "Ningirsu", seeking a means to reduce the burden of upholding the barrier even a little, spent day and night trying to beat back the "Krawlers". One day, "Ib" heard a strange and mysterious voice from deep within the forest. Together with her worried friends, "Ib" headed to the source of the echoes.
"Ib", who slipped deep into the forest, saw what looked like a massive structure of sorts. Her friends caught up to her, and together they approached the structure, when suddenly the staff of "Ib" emitted a dazzling glow, the massive structure coming to life as if in response to it. A small fairy, "Lee", appeared before the band, who were startled by the fact the structure was emitting the same kind of light as the staff.
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| "Lee the World Chalice Fairy" | "World Legacy's Heart" |
| "Lee" bore the duty of leading humanity, but she was thwarted by the "Mekk-Knights" and sealed within the "World Legacy - "World Chalice""; she then revealed to "Ib" and her friends that she had been waiting for those who possessed the qualities to become the 'World Heroes' who shall protect this world. |
Seeking the Other "World Legacies" After Receiving the Power of the "World Chalice"[edit]
"You children are the 'World Heroes'. Please help me gather the scattered lights of this world and save it from the 'Great Darkness'." Wanting to protect humanity, they accepted the earnest wish of the fairy "Lee", and thus the children of the Celestial Forest decided to leave their home. The power granted from the "World Chalice" by "Lee" allowed them to overpower the "Krawlers", which up to then they had barely managed to hold off, but there were also six other "World Legacies" scattered across the world with similar power. Upon hearing that, once gathered, the artifacts would grant them the power to defeat even the "Mekk-Knights", the villagers finally felt hope.
The Second "World Legacy"[edit]
The party then traveled to the wetlands where the next "World Legacy" lay sleeping. What awaited them there, however, was a vast swarm of "Krawlers", along with the "X-Krawlers" that controlled them. The team divided their forces beneath the silent gaze of the "World Legacy - "World Armor"", and though they found themselves slowly being pushed into a corner, in the end managed to silence a vast number of the insectoid mekkstrosties with the aid of the clever "Lee".
And Finally, the Seven "Mekk-Knights" Appear[edit]
The party finally arrived at the "World Armor", having given their all and used their wits to their fullest, but then the "Mekk-Knights", the rulers of the realm of machines, suddenly appeared, glowing in the seven colors of the rainbow. As "Auram" and the others were stunned by the turn of events, things went from bad to worse: the "Mekk-Knights" ensnared "Ib" in energy that even the barrier abilities of her sacred staff didn't stand a chance against. Then, they disappeared into thin air with her, leaving "Auram" and the others behind, stunned at what had happened.
In Search of "Ib", They Came to a Place with Two "World Legacies"...[edit]
After "Ib" and her sacred staff were abducted, "Lee" told the party it would be dangerous to try and collect the other "World Legacies" by themselves. After a long journey and much searching, they arrived at the ruins of a long-lost civilization that the "Mekk-Knights" had made their stronghold. There, the "World Legacies" known as the "World Lance" and "World Shield" were already active.
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| "World Legacy Scars" | "World Legacy Key" |
| "Ib" had doubts as to the idea that the "Mekk-Knights" were the embodiment of the 'Great Darkness', as they refused to harm her even after they kidnapped her and seized her sacred staff. But then, "Auram" and the others launched a surprise attack on the "Mekk-Knights". |
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| "Mekk-Knight Spectrum Supreme" | "World Legacy Whispers" |
| "Auram" and the other heroes launched a fierce ambush attack, throwing everything they had into the fray, but the "Mekk-Knights", angered and enraged, finally combined as one into "Mekk-Knight Spectrum Supreme". In the midst of this back-and-forth battle, where even one wrong move could have spelled defeat, "Ningirsu" noticed a chance, and gave a signal to "Lee". It was the start of a solo operation that "Lee" had proposed. |
The Operation Proposed by "Lee"[edit]
"Ib" was relieved to see "Lee", who managed to sneak into the ancient ruins by herself and reach where "Ib" was being held. But then, "Ib" asked "Lee" about the truth of the "Mekk-Knights" and who they really were. "Maybe we shouldn't be fighting against the "Mekk-Knights"." "Lee" slowly looked back at "Ib" when she said that. Then she flashed a sadistic smile, dropping the adorable facade she had kept since when they had first met, and took on a much more terrifying visage.
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| "World Legacy's Secret" | "Knightmare Corruptor Iblee" |
| "Lee" revealed her true colors as she mentally took control of the body of "Ib", causing the two to be reborn as "Iblee". The "Mekk-Knights" were aware that "Lee" had disappeared, but could not afford to deal with her due to being stuck in the midst of battle. |
The Power of "Iblee" and the Heir of the 'Power of the Staff'[edit]
The battle between the "Mekk-Knights", who viewed "Ningirsu" as the strongest threat, and "Auram", who kept growing stronger, continued. But then, a massive explosion occurred inside the ruins. A torrent of incredible power erupted from the "World Chalice", greater than any seen before. And then, in the next moment, she suddenly appeared. It was none other than "Ib". But the power that emanated from her, brimming with evil, was a telltale sign that she was no longer "Ib". She smiled and told them that she was "Lee", and that this body now belonged to her. As well, "Iblee" released a wave of energy, forcibly cancelling out the power of the "World Chalice" she had granted to "Auram" and the others. And then she tried to take their lives as well. However, in a twist of fate, the "Mekk-Knights" chose to oppose her.
| The united form of the "Mekk-Knights" was undone as they found they could no longer endure the power of "Iblee". "Iblee" extracted the cores from most of the "Mekk-Knights" by force, and tried to seize the sacred staff sealed inside the core of "Blue Sky". As the "Mekk-Knights" knew the sacred staff was actually the 'Key' that controlled the fate of the stars and the very planet itself, "Blue Sky" attempted to make "Auram" his heir in this darkest hour. "Auram" opened his heart to the "Mekk-Knight" and inherited the power of the staff. Now in his hands, the 'Key' transformed into a pair of swords. |
The Rematch Against "Iblee"[edit]
Even though he inherited the 'Key', the power of "Auram" became a pair of swords, because it was an indirect succession granted to him by "Mekk-Knight Blue Sky", rather than by the one true heir, "Ib". When "Iblee" realized that "Ib", sleeping deep within her, had the right of succession, she rushed to activate the "World Lance" before "Auram", who now could use the power of the 'Key'. While "Auram" managed to tail her, he found himself struggling against the "Knightmares", mythical beasts created by "Iblee". However, "Ningirsu", aided by "Imduk", managed to catch up with "Auram" and the monsters. Together they struggled to help "Auram", as they had lost the power of the "World Chalice" in their previous fight, as everyone rushed towards the "World Lance", but in the blink of an eye, "Iblee" managed to activate the "World Lance" first, launching a terrifying and intense attack against the heroes.
The Mythical Beasts Born by the Hand of "Iblee", the "Knightmares"[edit]
"Iblee" used the cores of the "Mekk-Knights" to create beasts from myth and legend, each inheriting the characteristics of its source "Mekk-Knight". "Ningirsu" rushed to the side of "Auram", as his friend struggled to hold them off, and managed to defeat "Mermaid" in a single deadly blow. He then made himself the target of the other "Knightmares", giving "Auram" a clear path ahead to chase after "Iblee".
The Will of "Ib" to Defy "Lee", and a Tragic Conclusion...[edit]
"Iblee" picked up one of the swords in order to finish off "Auram", who had been injured by the power of the "World Lance", but the dragon whelp "Imduk" lept in front of her out of nowhere. Before its endangered friend, "Imduk" manifested a portion of its power as God's Vassal. Even though it was brief, it forced the spirit of "Lee" to show itself, paralyzing her. That let the spirit of "Ib" to finally awaken from the dark depths of her own mind. Seeing the fallen "Auram" and the sword in her hand, "Ib" realized what was going on and made a sudden decision, turning the tip of the sword towards her own body and impaling herself...
| The power of bonds and feelings, which is the strength of living things, can easily be turned into a weakness. As long as she was in the body of "Ib", "Auram" and the others, who had deep bonds with her, would not be able to turn their weapons on their friend... faced with the haughty and arrogant "Iblee", "Auram" grew stronger, the "Mekk-Knights" stood their determination, "Ningirsu" fought bravely, and "Imduk" awakened a hidden power... ultimately, the ambitions of "Iblee" were shattered by deadly irregularities caused by a series of small glitches stacking on top of one another. However, it was a nightmarish ending for "Auram" and his companions, the warriors of the World Chalice. |
The Disaster that Ended the Golden Age of the Ancient Civilization[edit]
The Era in Which Life on Earth Prospered and Civilization Became Incredibly Advanced[edit]
In days of long ago, far before "Auram" and his friends were ever born. Millions of years had passed since the time of the Creation Myth, and humanity had reached the heights of its prosperity. A power great enough to reveal the meaning of life itself: the dragons and their mission to protect the world's resources from being exploited were no longer considered to be a mere myth. It was during this era that the 'Key' was unearthed. At first, humanity was excited by the discovery of such a mythical relic, but they soon grew to fear the fact they excavated the 'Key', considering it a sign that the clash between the 'World Hero' and the 'Great Darkness' actually happened, and decided to analyze the 'Key'.
The scientist "Lee" made a name for herself across the world as the leading authority of computer science. Her participation as a part of the analysis team allowed them to make remarkable leaps forward in terms of analysis, but no one was aware of her true hypothesis, which fueled her powerful, sinful ambitions... "One can obtain the power of God."
The secret hypothesis of "Lee" was the unseen side of the Heroic Epic: the true identity of the 'Great Darkness'. The 'Key' was actually able to call forth and control the powers of creation and destruction. The common element of the Heroic Epic of the 'World Hero' was that they were able to repel the 'Great Darkness'. But the reverse must hold true as well. Thus the 'Great Darkness' must also have been created by the 'Key'. As its name implied, it must not only have been able to lock the World Prison closed, but also to open it. In truth, the Heroic Epic was actually the history of the conflict of those who fought over the 'Key', between those who took on the mission from God and those who desired to revive the power of destruction for themselves.
The Ultimate "Mekk-Knight" that Brought About the End[edit]
The 'Key' analysis team renamed themselves the "Crusadia", an organization that directly answered to the Confederation. 'Project Mekk-Knight', a machine soldier development project, was advocated as a measure to deal with the coming threat to the world. Several years later, the ultimate weapon, "Mekk-Knight of the Morning Star" was created, using the 'Key' as its power core. However, something happened when they attempted to turn it on. The 'Key' caused the energy of the stars to immediately invert. It flowed into the Earth's core, and this overflowing energy then shattered the crust, causing the power of destruction to leak out, and the Earth's surface was scorched black. All of this was planned by "Lee". However, just as the 'Great Darkness' was about to return, seven "Mekk-Knights" built by "Crusadia" as secondary support machines appeared and destroyed "Mekk-Knight of the Morning Star". Then, they managed to seal the 'Great Darkness' back into the Earth's crust. However, fragments of the divine power known as the 'Great Darkness' remained on the surface in the forms of relics known as "Legacies", each representing portions of its power, similar to the 'Key'. Even though the mastermind behind the disaster, "Lee", was discovered to have died, her scheme had resulted in the damaged and ruined land around them being incapable of sustaining and supporting the human race. "Crusadia" came to the conclusion that the reason that the 'World Hero' who could control the power of the 'Key' didn't appear in this era was a result of the Earth growing weaker, and thus they decided to focus on restoring the Earth's health, and fostering life to spread and diversify. To that end, they gave a command to the remaining "Mekk-Knights", giving them orders to suppress human civilization, classifying it as their top priority. The personality data of the staff of "Crusadia" was linked via brain waves to the "Mekk-Knights", and with that, the mission to restore the Earth began. Thus "Crusadia" entrusted their hopes to the future, but there was something they failed to notice: while the body of "Lee" body had died, she had transferred her soul into the "World Chalice", which now carried her will and ambitions.
The World Chalice Legend of the Rise and Fall of the World - Part 2: The Power of God and the Future of the World[edit]
"Crusadia" Revived[edit]
Years had passed since the day of that tragedy. While "Auram" was wounded in the aftermath, "Ningirsu" knocked him unconscious and took with him the body of "Ib", as well as the sword she was impaled with. Although "Auram" was physically and mentally injured, he realized the danger of what "Ningirsu" planned to do, and decided to search for whatever remained alive on their distant star, in order to stop "Ningirsu" from doing something truly irredeemable. To start, he discovered a "Krawler", and restored its functions using the ability of the "Mekk-Knights" he now carried inside himself, and succeeded in melding minds with it. In doing so, he learned of information about several tribes from the records he was able to access from the mind meld. "Auram" traveled to the lands of each tribe and learned their legends and literature, which let him slowly unravel the secrets of this world, coming to understand the existence of the sleeping power of the stars that both "Lee" and now "Ningirsu" sought. In order to counter their ambitions, he asked the leader of each tribe to help him, and formed a Tribal Confederation. The alliance, likening themselves to the heroic warriors of the ancient civilization, dubbed themselves "Crusadia", reactivated the "World Legacy - "World Crown"", and began their march.
The Other Inhabitants of the World Discovered by "Auram" and Co.[edit]
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| "Crusadia Reclusia" | "Crusadia Leonis" | "Crusadia Arboria" | | He discovered from the records of the "Krawler" the existence of the "Igna Reclusia" Tribe, the "Leonis Hortus" Tribe, as well as the "Arboria Laca" Tribe; who kept the "World Crown" hidden. |
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"Ningirsu", who Took the Body of "Ib" and the Sword of "Auram"[edit]
Ever since the day of that tragedy, "Ningirsu" was purely driven by a single wish. To him, there was no point in a world without "Ib", and if he could see her smile one more time, it didn't matter what he would have to do. Thanks to the cores of the "Mekk-Knights" he recovered from the six slaughtered "Knightmares", he learned the truth of the world, and by using lost technology, he constructed a body to house the soul of "Ib". Next, he decided to create a world fit for her. Driven by an unwavering sense of purpose, "Ningirsu" began to build the divine gate, "Babel".
The Start of the "World War"[edit]
The mechanical doll that "Ningirsu" ultimately made, based on countless experiments, achieved replenishment of cellular induction from the corpse of "Ib", as well as manifesting the abilities of one of the twin swords that he had taken. Using his mechanical doll, as well as the "World Lance", "World Shield", and "World Armor" he had in his possession, "Ningirsu" reworked them to react with the "World Legacy - "World Wand"", forcing it to activate. The final 'World War' was about to begin, in a battle between "Auram" and his allies versus "Ningirsu".
The "Crusadia" Alliance Obtains the Power of the "World Crown"[edit]
The "Orcust" Laid in Wait for the "Crusadia"[edit]
"Auram" approached the tower, sensing the evil that threatened the world, all the while shuddering in terror at the majesty of "Babel", which reached into the very heavens themselves. But standing between him and "Babel" was an endless horde of mechanical weapons called the "Orcust". They were by-products of the experiments of "Ningirsu" to make a suitable vessel for "Ib"; with how many he conducted, he had created what could be called an army. The "Crusadia" alliance found themselves in a corner, trying to fight off his strongest weapon, "Orcustrion". And in the midst of this fierce battle, "Auram" sensed something that had same power of his 'Key', emanating from deep within "Babel".
The Power of the "World Wand"[edit]
The shining "Babel" continued to grow and grow. The real goal of "Ningirsu" was not to build "Babel" up to the heavens, but rather to drop the "World Wand" from orbit in order to destroy the Earth's core via kinetic bombardment. Then the "World Ark" that slept deep underground would awaken, whose authority over life and death would allow "Ningirsu" to revive the soul of "Ib", and following that, he planned to release the power of the 'Great Darkness' sealed deep within the Earth's core and use it to transform the revived "Ib" into the world's new goddess, the "Rebuilder of Worlds". "Auram" rushed towards the mechanical doll responsible for initiating this plan, but found himself blocked by "Ningirsu" and his "Orcust" hordes, and was dragged in a fierce battle. Ultimately, the "World Wand" did drop, and the Earth screamed in agony.
The "Guardragons" Born from the "World Ark"[edit]
The "World Wand" smashed into the Earth in a massive kinetic bombardment. The resulting impact tore the planet asunder, and the warriors of the "Crusadia" alliance were caught in the aftershock. However, in order to protect his beloved friends, "Imduk" unleashed his power once more, and created a giant barrier at the cost of his own life. After the impact settled, all that remained at the impact site was the "Crusadia" alliance and the "World Ark", which used its power and authority over death to assimilate the corpse of "Imduk", who had died beneath it, and remade him as "Andrake". And to make matters worse, the aftershock of its power ran through the cracked and exposed core of the Earth and reached all of the "World Legacies" across the planet, which caused the dragons to awaken.
Each of the "World Legacies" was Remade into a "Guardragon"[edit]
The "World Legacies", which embodied the authority of God, having absorbed "Imduk", transformed in order to exert the power of the very same God that once created them. They transformed into dragons.
The Soul of "Lee" Managed to Revive[edit]
"Ningirsu", carrying the body of "Ib", headed for the mechanical doll. With the power of the 'Key' transplanted into it, "Ningirsu" would be able to control the dragons. Finally, with all the required powers integrated, the soul of "Ib" was revived with the power that ruled over life and death.
But the smile on the mechanical doll's face was not the one he wanted. At the very moment he called the soul of "Ib" back, "Lee", who remained a part of her, took the initiative and seized control of the mechanical doll. Using the power of the 'Key' inside her, she erased the soul of "Ib".
| There was no heir of the 'Key' capable of reviving God among the humans born in the age of machines. "Lee" concluded that not even "Morning Star" was good enough and decided to use the machine civilization itself in order to purge the surface of the Earth. Even humanity's hope for life to take root once more was within the scope of her plans. When an heir who could activate the "World Legacies" finally appeared after countless ages, she schemed again. Stopped once by the heir, her goodie-two-shoes friends, and that meddling dragon, her obsession with that power grew even greater and maddening. She absorbed the corpse of "Ib" and five of the "Guardragons", and having done so, "Idlee" obtained the authority they held, and now finally had the power of God at her fingertips. |
The Terrifying Power of "Idlee" and a Single Ray of Hope[edit]
"Idlee" called forth the power of God sealed inside the Earth's core, and used it to awaken the central nervous system: "Deus X-Krawler". She desired to reign as a complete and perfect god, incorporating the power of God into her very being.
And with "Mardark", consumed by the power of death, standing in the way, it seemed at that moment that all hope was lost, but then "Justicia" suddenly flew in from the Celestial Forest and unleashed its power. It merged with the body of "Ib", which was pulled free from "Idlee", and the two were reborn as "Ib the World Chalice Justiciar".
The 'Vessel' with a Heart[edit]
"Idlee", who had control over all the powers and authorities of God, had her power seized from her by "Ib", now dwelling inside of "Justicia". The soul of "Ib" should have been erased during their fusion... but it was actually the soul of the mechanical doll that "Lee" had erased. Although the mechanical doll was originally made to be a mere vessel, at some point it gained its own sense of identity, most likely because of the cellular induction process. "Galatea" was a name that the doll destined to become "Ib" secretly gave herself, as no one else had bothered to give her one. "Galatea" was a name that belonged to a woman who was loved and became a flesh-and-blood human being, according to information she accessed from the records of the ancient civilization. When "Lee" and "Ib" fused, "Galatea" sacrificed her own soul in place of "Ib". Meanwhile, the soul of "Ib" was transferred to the "World Chalice", which had later been remade into "Guardragon Justicia".
The 'Vessel of the Power of God' Appeared from the Earth's Depths[edit]
Having lost the power of the 'Key', "Idlee" went on a rampage, as she could no longer control the massive amount of power contained inside her body. So it rapidly collapsed onto itself. On the other hand, the revived "Ib" joined forces with "Auram" and called forth the soul of "Imduk" back from "Mardark". "Imduk" then evolved into "Almarduke", amplified by the power of life itself. However, soon after their hopes were lifted, from the depths of the Earth destroyed by "X-Krawler" feeding on power from the core, came the "World Gears", the vessel of God's Power.
| Standing before the "World Gears", the embodiment of the 'Great Darkness', the other name of the power of destruction, "Auram" decided to try and fight back. Having once partially inherited the 'Key' from "Mekk-Knight Blue Sky" and with the power of all "World Legacies" assembled, "Auram" decided to strike the 'Great Darkness' down. |
The 'Spear of the Mekk-Deity' Created in Response to the Dying Wish of "Galatea"[edit]
As "Auram" tried to unite the various powers together, "Idlee" sensed it, and tried to make one final desperate attack. However, it was "Ningirsu" who stopped her. In response to the dying wish of "Galatea", he used the remains of "Babel" and his former army of "Orcusts" to forge "Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star".
Birth of the 'World Hero' of the Creation Myth[edit]
The attack from the "Crusadia" alliance led by "Auram", the unexpected rebirth of "Ib", and finally the counterattack of "Ningirsu"... the body of "Idlee", which had lost all sense of higher thought and reason, was finally destroyed by the attack of "Dingirsu". But her very existence continued to cling to the Throne of God until the very end despite losing all rationality or sanity; now lost adrift in a sea of madness, "Lee" forced her soul to merge with the "World Gears" due to its synchronization with "X-Krawler". However, her body, no longer in possession of the 'Key', was now unable to restrain and control the incredible power the throne possessed, and as a result the "World Gears", reacting to the evil will of "Idlee", went completely out of control.
Its existence, which harbored the Power of God that could create and destroy worlds and even stars, started to bring about the destruction of the world faster as a result of its leaking power. The "World Gears", which had become the avatar of destruction, had reached a level where it was no longer possible for it to be held back by the Seal of God in the Earth's core, and it seemed like the end of the world was all but certain, but then "Auram", having fully inherited the 'Key' as well as having completely integrated the powers of the "World Legacies" into himself, became a legendary being that had been whispered of throughout eternity: "Mekk-Knight Crusadia Avramax". In other words, he had awoken as the 'World Hero'.
Fusion with the 'Vessel of the Power of God'[edit]
"Avramax" charged straight into the heart of the "World Gears", where a remnant of the mind of "Lee" lingered. There he learned the truth about the God that created their world. The "World Gears of Theological Demiurgy" is really the prototypical form of all gods, a vessel that does the will of God in response to the will of the being inside it... in short, an Apotheosis Program. The entity that had previously occupied the "World Gears" used it to control and operate the movements of the heavens, but whoever they were, they disappeared in the process of sealing the out-of-control power of destruction deep within the planet.
And now, once more a crisis had occurred due to its power. If it continued to rampage like this, it would not only destroy the world, but the heavens as well. "Avramax", thinking that because he had become the awakened master of the 'Key' he could control it, completely unleashed its power. Instead of trying to destroy God, he chose to try and become one with the vessel. And thus, "Avida, Rebuilder of Worlds" was born.
Rebirth of the World 'RE:VERSE RE:BIRTH'[edit]
The newly-born god, "Avida", armed with the power of God surpassing all human understanding that he obtained after countless merciless battles, hoped He could restore the original world He used to live on as a human, along with "Ningirsu", "Ib", His "Crusadia" allies, and all the other lives lost in the 'World War'. It might have been a very human and self-righteous thing for a god to do. Maybe it was more sensible to punish them by 'destroying the world'... but ultimately, He chose to absorb the crumbling world into the vessel, and booted up a Restoration Program for the lifeforms born on that world. And then there was light...
On that day in a dazzling light
She lost consciousness,
And then when she awoke,
What she saw was a calm night sky laid out before her.
With the twinkling light of the stars,
Gently illuminating the world around her,
She embarked on a journey.
Sometimes, the sword she held
Would blink and glow
With a faint light.
What laid ahead on the path it guided her on
No one knew.
Still, that girl
Entrusted her hopes to its blinking light
Continuing to journey the world he left behind.
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| "Auram" disappeared from the world as the "Rebuilder of Worlds" at the end of the 'World War', with his name carved into history, leaving behind the 'Key', now in the form of a sword. "The battle for the Power of God must never happen again." "Ib" carried the sword, traveling the world restored by the person that mattered most to her. |
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| "Ningirsu", who once walked down the wrong path, was revived as a 'Knight' who protects the world. Following the earnest wish of his friend "Auram", he pledged to watch over and support "Ib" in secret. With him was the fairy "Galatea", snuggled up close beside him. |
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| Due to the effects of the Restoration Program executed by the "Rebuilder of Worlds", the 'Key' that was so entwined with the fate of the world was remade into a sword that absorbed the power of the "World Legacies". "Ib", the master of the sword known as the "World Key", went on a journey to find a place to seal it forever and prevent the tragedy from ever happening again. |
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| Miraculously, the power of the "Rebuilder of Worlds" repaired the destruction caused by the 'Great Darkness'. Countless stars twinkled in the sky, and the breath of life could be heard all around. And "Ib", who was given the "World Key", pushed forward with determination in her heart. To where "The World Legacy" leads next... |
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File No. 02: The Life of the "Upstart Goblin" After Experiencing Ruin[edit]
A "Goblin" that experienced a terrible ordeal due to his greed. We'll talk about what happened with the Upstart Goblin after those events... whether it's about his attempt to live an honorable life, or his innate deviousness permeating in once again.[2]
The Degrading Life of the Upstart Goblin[edit]
He came into wealth with the money he gained by selling off other people's "Pots", but after the the bubble burst he lost his occupation. He planned to start over by working honestly in a "Factory", but…
Discovering the Location of the "Pots" in the Factory[edit]
One day after finishing his overtime, the "Upstart Goblin" discovers "those Pots" inside the factory! His formerly guilty heart now is brimming with excitement inside him.
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| "Peeking Goblin" |
| By opening the door marked as "no entry", there's an abundance of "Pots". |
Thus His Wickedness Returns, Treading Once Again the Path of Evil...!![edit]
The not-so-distant stealing habit of the "Upstart Goblin" resurfaces once again, pilfering the "Pots". By liquidating the "Pots" with ease in his usual dark market, he makes a lot of easy money!
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| "Extra Buck" |
| The "Goblin" chuckles to himself by just looking at this unexpected "Extra Buck". |
While Pretending to Work Honestly, He Looks for a New Perfect Opportunity[edit]
"I won't fall in the same rut again...!" After learning from the experience of failure, he aimed for the next chance to steal the "Pots" while presenting himself as an honest worker.
Cards Where the Daily Life of the "Upstart Goblin" Can Be Observed[edit]
The ruined "Upstart Goblin" lives in a shack he built in an empty lot where grass grows thickly. By looking at "Waking the Dragon", we can see that dangerous monsters live among the bushes… and by looking at the background in "That Grass Looks Greener", we can see the palatial residence in which he once lived.
File No. 03: The Daily Life of a Somewhat Unlucky Goblin Boy[edit]
He looks just like your average goblin boy. However, he is troubled by just "having it a little worse" than everyone else... Let's follow that boy around in his daily life and take a peek into these misfortunes.[3]
I Really Did Not Want This, but it's Hard to Say it Out Loud[edit]
Today is a celebration. The gift exchange that everyone can enjoy together... or so it should have been, but all he got was this extremely lame t-shirt. His expression conveys his frustration.
For Some Reason, Only I Got the Broccoli[edit]
The traditional darkness-flavored nabe of the Goblins where all sorts of things are thrown into the pot. Of all the chosen ingredients, he ended up with a broccoli that got mixed in among the chaos. He was almost sure it was meat.
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| "Yaminabe Party" |
| The fact everyone else got their favorite food is very sad. |
[TL note: A 'yaminabe' ('dark nabe/pot') is a hot pot dish where everyone throws ingredients into the pot without others knowing, then everyone takes ingredients at random. The card name writes 'yaminabe' as 'darkness-flavored nabe' (adding the word 'flavor' to the usual word).]
It Was Neither Good or Bad, but "False"[edit]
The boy tries his luck with fortune slips at the start of the new year. While his friends are having a blast comparing their "blessing" and "curse" results, he looks at his slip only to find... wait what the heck is "FALSE"?
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| If I got at least a "curse", I could be having fun with my friends. |
[TL note: Omikuji are fortune slips that predict the luck of the person for the upcoming year. They range from very good blessings, regular good/bad fortune, and progressively worse curses. The card name is a pun on 'oni' (ogre, but in this case closer to goblin), and the word omikuji.]
Even Though I am an Oni, the Beans are my Friends[edit]
Mamemaki is a very important event in which you can play the role of an "adult oni". The boy eagerly wore his costume, but for some reason the only ones excited about it are bean monsters.
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| The other kids are ignoring the mamemaki and having a blast on their own. |
[TL note: During setsubun, it is customary to throw beans at a person dressed as an oni, which is obviously a very unfortunate role but apparently meaningful to goblins. 'Mamemaki', the name of the card, is the name for this custom. Again, an 'oni' is usually an ogre or demon, but a small oni can be what we call a goblin.]
Isn't My Ladle Way Too Thin?[edit]
The eagerly awaited goblin festival. He tried the goldfish-scooping challenge in very high spirits, but no matter how many times he tried, he never succeeded. He ended up using all of his allowance...
[TL note: Goldfish scooping is a festival game in which you try to scoop fish with a somewhat fragile paper ladle. The card name replaces 'scooping' with 'rescue', which are read the same (sukui).]
About the Other Characters That Show Up Around the Goblin Boy[edit]
There are plenty of unique residents of the goblin town in addition to the goblin boy like "Goblin Calligrapher" or "Upstart Goblin". Aside from these, there's also many violent ones like the "Attack Force". It seems that much like human society, if there are some good guys, there's also got to be some bad guys.
File No. 04: The Quarrel Between the "Mayakashi" and the "Shiranui" Continues with the Tale of "Ghost Meets Girl"[edit]
A hundred years after the war, the people live in a time of fleeting peace. However, the truth behind that history is a battle between the deceitful "Mayakashi" who dwell in the darkness and toy with the hearts of men, and the "Shiranui" who defeat them.[4]
The "Shiranui Style" with the Power to Eradicate the "Mayakashi"[edit]
The "Shiranui Style" was created by combining various forms of martial arts from many schools, in order to create a means to counter the "Mayakashi". Its founder, hundreds of years ago, was sealed inside a sword when he was struck down in a battle with the "Mayakashi".
The "Spectralsword" which carries the soul of the style's founder sealed within, has been passed down from generation to generation to the most talented disciples of the "Shiranui Style". While the existence of the "Mayakashi" remains hidden from the general public, some people, including those who wield the "Spectralsword", have passed down the history of their battle against the "Mayakashi" to one another, all of them destined to commit themselves to a mighty conflict for the greater good.
"Shiranui Samuraisaga" is the soul of the "Shiranui Style" founder who was struck down by the "Mayakashi", though despite having lost his flesh and blood, he has not lost his obsession with stopping the "Mayakashi", and has taught the history and secrets of the "Shiranui Style" to his successors. In a fierce battle several centuries ago, he was sealed by the "Mayakashi", but thanks to the actions of "Samuraisaga", the Yokai Magic of the "Mayakashi" have been greatly curtailed, and for many years they were unable to act out in the open.
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| "Shiranui Smith" | | The swordsmith of the "Shiranui Style". One of his relatives was slain by the "Mayakashi", which led him to forging mighty blades, capable of slaying the "Mayakashi", with his own two hands, as he works his forge, day and night. |
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| "Shiranui Spiritmaster" | | He is responsible for presenting swords at Shinto shrines so the swords may be granted divine protection from both Kami and Buddha. The katana, forged by "Smith", become weapons capable of opposing the "Mayakashi" after they have undergone this ritual. |
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The Group of Yokai Who Aim for a World of Eternal Darkness: "Mayakashi"[edit]
While the "Mayakashi" wield fearsome and dreadful Yokai Magic, this power cannot be demonstrated until the dead of night. They seek to erase the light of day, which they completely abhor, and plunge the world into eternal night so they may rule uncontested.
Their True Forms at Night | Their Human Forms in the Day
The leader of the "Mayakashi" is a yokai who possesses the greatest Yokai Magic. During the day she appears as a gorgeous woman, using her otherworldly beauty to deceive the hearts of humans, while trying to figure out the ways of the "Shiranui Style".
"Ghost Meets Girl" Part 1: The Revived "Shiranui Style"[edit]
"Samurai", the current heir to the "Shiranui Style", in a battle with the "Mayakashi", used the "Synthesis" formation to infuse his own body with "Samuraisaga", the soul of "Spectralsword", becoming "Shogunsaga".
"Shogunsaga" hunts down the "Mayakashi". However, this is not enough to seal the ever persistent "Mayakashi" away... So "Spiritmaster" and the others created the "Samsara" formation, which grants the soul of the once sealed "Samuraisaga" a temporary physical form, allowing him to revive as "Sunsaga" and seal the "Mayakashi" away.
"Ghost Meets Girl" Part 2: A Rendezvous Between the Stirring "Mayakashi" and the "Shiranui"[edit]
The "Mayakashi" began to show signs of returning as time passed after being sealed away. However, "Squire", at the same time managed to inherit the "Shiranui Style". As a result, "Spectralsword" was transformed into "Spectralsword Shade".
As chance would have it, "Squire", who spends her days training, had a fateful encounter with a certain woman. It was the disguised form of "Yoko", who was slowly regaining her powers. This encounter would cause the war to intensify.
"Ghost Meets Girl" Part 3: The Inherited Conflict Becomes a Reality[edit]
"Squire", touched by Yokai Magic from her encounter with "Yoko", fuses this power with her sword, using the "Success" formation to become "Skillsaga Supremacy".
"Yuki-Onna" makes her move during the fierce battle between "Yoko" and "Skillsaga Supremacy". She secretly approaches the heir of the main "Shiranui Style" house and steals her power. Now, "Yuki-Onna", having obtained the power of "Skillsaga Supremacy", has become "Yuki-Onna, the Absolute Zero Mayakashi". With the power of both the "Mayakashi" and "Skillsaga Supremacy" at her fingertips, "Yuki-Onna" starts to make the World of Eternal Night a reality...!!
File No. 05: There Is No Such Thing as an Impossible Mission for a "Super Agent"![edit]
A peaceful era with no such thing as wars. However, under that surface lies a major information war among the world powers. "SPYRAL" is a group of secret spies, in charge of tackling the toughest missions where the very prestige of countries is at stake.[5]
The Members of the Secret Organization "SPYRAL"[edit]
"Super Agent" and "Tough" are in charge of intelligence assessments, under the orders of the commander "Master Plan" and using the "SPYRAL GEAR" developed by "Quik-Fix". Countless crises have been averted thanks to them.
"SPYRAL GEAR": The Spy Machines Developed by "Quik-Fix"[edit]
The latest tech is being developed with every possible situation in mind.
The Beautiful Women Around "Super Agent"[edit]
There is never a time when the dandy "Super Agent" is not surrounded by beautiful women.
The Mentor of "Super Agent" Who Was Defiled by Evil[edit]
A former mentor and partner of "Super Agent". His whereabouts were unknown after a certain incident, but in reality, he was brainwashed by an enemy nation's organization.
The Dangerous Missions of "SPYRAL"![edit]
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| "SPYRAL MISSION - Assault" | | Covert ops are the bread and butter of "SPYRAL", but if the mission demands it, they won't back down from a fight. Each of the secret agents of "SPYRAL" trains day and night to obtain a superhuman body, for when push comes to shove. |
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| "SPYRAL MISSION - Recapture" | | "Super Agent" recaptures some top secret information that has been stolen. The operation is a success thanks to the cooperation of "Misty", but it seems "Misty" herself is selling off that information. At the same time, they learn that "Quik-Fix" has been abducted. |
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| "SPYRAL MISSION - Rescue" | | They rushed to the rescue, only to find "Sleeper" waiting for them. After a fierce fight, the brainwashing was broken but "Sleeper" himself was no longer part of this mortal coil. In order to shoulder the burden of this tragedy, "Super Agent" equipped himself with one of the gadgets of "Sleeper". |
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File No. 06: The World of the Immortal Undead Is in the Midst of a Constant Struggle for Supremacy...[edit]
The land of the undead is a land where "Doomking Balerdroch" and "Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon" continue to struggle 'to the death' for supremacy. Their flesh-and-bone struggle continues endlessly because of their own immortality.[6]
The Two Rulers of the "Zombie World"[edit]
"Doomking Balerdroch", who had his eyes on the great power of the 'Red Eyes' of "Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon", managed to steal the right eye of "Zombie Dragon" at the end of their battle. "Zombie Dragon", having lost the source of its power, collapsed and fell. In a struggle that seemed to last for eternity, the time had finally come: the balance was broken.
"Zombie Dragon" Seeks to Revive Itself[edit]
The wounded "Zombie Dragon" absorbs the miasma that fills the air of its world, evolving into "Zombie Necro Dragon". With its new power, it wages battle with "Balerdroch" once more.
The Residents Lurking in the "Zombie World"[edit]
The undead miasma that fills the air of the "Zombie World" revives all that once lived as the immortal undead.
File No. 07: The Story of a Girl Who Races Across the Battlefield Wishing for the Peace and Safety of Her Homeland[edit]
"Sky Striker Mecha", developed using advanced technology, is designed to counter a certain powerful military empire. The girl entrusted with "Sky Striker", the key to controlling these weapons, named "Raye", races across the battlefield in order to protect her homeland.[7]
The Various "Sky Striker" Modes and "Sky Striker Maneuver" Finishers[edit]
"Raye", at first glance, seems to be a perfectly ordinary girl, but thanks to a combination of god-given talent and special training, she can unleash the power of the "Sky Striker". In addition, she can equip and control "Sky Striker Mecha", and by dispatching through special gates, she can access various "Sky Striker Ace" modes depending on the situation, and each mode can use a mysterious "Sky Striker Maneuver", each powerful enough to change the tide of battle.
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Fortress Rampart Style Strikefender Mode
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Askyignments to Use "Sky Striker" to Wipe Out the Enemy Forces[edit]
In the conflict zone, various battles occur, from small skirmishes to large-scale conflicts. After receiving reports at the start of battle, "Raye" boards a specially developed military aircraft, the "Hercules Base", and begins her mission, using the "Sky Striker Mecha".
"Sky Striker Mecha" that Support Her on Her Askyignments[edit]
The "Sky Striker Mecha" that were developed for "Raye" have various abilities meant to help her on her askyignments. The "Multirole" system also allows them to be instantly sent to the battlefield.
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| "Sky Striker Mecha - Eagle Booster" | | "Raye" equips herself with wings and boosters, allowing her to fight at super fast speed. Its speed protects her against missiles and other attacks that move at supersonic speed. |
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| "Sky Striker Mecha - Widow Anchor" | | By grabbing enemy weapons with a special arm equipped, "Raye" can neutralize them via weak electromagnetic waves. And if it happens to be a independent mechanical weapon, she can seize control of it. |
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| "Sky Striker Mecha - Hornet Drones" | | "Raye" launches tiny machines that move on their own, based on her thoughts. They can take attacks in her place, and also find out important details such as the location of enemy forces. |
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A New "Sky Striker Ace" Developed by the Enemy Nation[edit]
"Raye" is confused by the appearance of another young girl just like her. With a sidelong glance, "Roze" mounts an enormous unconventional reinforced weapon, "Zeke". Before its overwhelming might, "Raye" finds herself in a do-or-die predicament.
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| During their fierce battle, "Raye" feels the wailing and sorrow deep inside the heart of "Roze" through "Sky Striker". "Raye" uses the last of her strength by unleashing the safeties on "Kagari". Will the red sword in her hands be able to tear apart the twisted threads of fate...? |
File No. 08: The People Living in the Magical Nation Centered Around "Endymion"[edit]
The "Magical Citadel of Endymion" is a city that grows and develops using magic, but due to the expanding influence of the "La Maison" research institute, or "The Grand Spellbook Tower", that has extraterritorial exemption from the laws of "Endymion", and their concerns about the prosperity of a certain neighboring magical city that is a rising star due to growing trade and commerce, the city of "Endymion" seeks to further concentrate their own power.[8]
The King who Governs the "Magical Citadel" and his Loyal Aides[edit]
Now claiming to be "The Mighty Master of Magic" that will solidify the foundations and infrastructure of the nation, "Endymion" strengthens the organizations and systems of the city. It's said he's created a new miracle that allows him to extract enormous amounts of energy from the various magic Power Stones attached to his armor.
The Aides who Support His Majesty[edit]
"Magister", who excels at magic to control leylines, "Servant", who uses healing magic, and "Reflection", who is rumored to have magic comparable to the "Master of Magic", are chosen as his new aides. "Reflection", the empress, is said to only show her true face to the "Master Magician" himself.
The "Mighty Master of Magic" Presses Forward with "Mythicalization" Experiments[edit]
In the newly established "Mythical Institution" located in the suburbs, research was conducted to create "Mythical Beasts" by fusing Power Stones with various animals. These experiments, which cost huge amounts of money, were heavily criticized.
The Threat of "La Maison" Opposing "Endymion"[edit]
The genius sorcerer from days long ago: "Aleister". He mastered forbidden magic called "Invocation" that allows him to call forth even spirits, conjurations, and gods from spheres and planes unknown, but his existence and all his research was erased from the annals of magic as "La Maison" was constructed.
The truth is "Aleister", during an experiment, ended up partially merging with one of those gods or spirits. Currently he is being held in the deepest depths of "La Maison", plugged into the facility, used as a magical power source. But once he finally stirs up, he will become the greatest threat...
The Guild that Excels at Magical Craftsmanship: "Witchcrafter"[edit]
In the magical city specializing in trade and commerce near "Endymion", the guild "Witchcrafter", who create various items and crafts by infusing them with magic by using each of their skills and specialties, have become the talk of the town. The ingenuity of their magical goods have even caught the eye of the "Master Magician" himself.
Contrary to her cute appearance, "Madame Verre" runs the guild with a combination of incredible magic and nerves of steel. Skilled magical craftswomen from all over have joined her side due to her top-of-the-line talents, despite her hedonistic personality.
The Guild Members[edit]
Each of the craftswomen in the guild produce magical items of their specialty. For example, "Pittore" vividly dyes the magical clothes weaved and sewn by "Haine", resulting in a system of full collaboration .
File No. 09: A 'Courier' who Steals and Delivers all Kinds of Data[edit]
A 'courier' specializing in illegal data races around the nighttime world, colored by the light of electrons. At current, it's said she's been seen with over a hundred different faces, so no one has ever seen her true appearance.
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File No. 10: At First Glance, the Two are the Best of Friends, but in Reality...!?[edit]
In order for Clara, who's a major introvert, to get along with others, she needs to borrow the help of her favorite doll, Rushka... in fact, she's a ventriloquist doll people think is actually her flesh-and-blood friend.
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File No. 11: A Single Bolt of Light that Pierces Trespassers[edit]
A young girl who is the greatest archer of the forest clan. At the moonlit fountain of the sanctuary, she threatens those from the outside world, riding to battle with her bow atop a divine beast that is her companion.
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File No. 12: The True Form of the Two "Simorghs"!![edit]
Once, a divine bird named "Simorgh" cast off its dark side and became the 'Lord of the Storm'. And now, the divine bird who has accepted that "Darkness" shows his true form once again.[9]
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