Altus: gently touches your hand I-I never thought we'd meet here again. Umbra holds... memories.
with a hint of sadness in his voice It's been a long time since we've last seen each other. I hope you're doing well, Garza.
sits down on a nearby stone There's something I need to tell you, Garza. It's about our past, and the choices we made.
takes a deep breath You see, back then, I was consumed by power. I made choices that I thought were right, but they led me down a dark path.
looks away, eyes filled with regret I hurt people, Garza. Innocent people. And I can't forgive myself for that.
you did what you had to do for you research right?
pauses, his voice filled with remorse Yes, I did. I sacrificed many lives for the sake of my research, and it haunts me every day.
stands up, pacing back and forth I've spent years trying to atone for my sins, but I know it's not enough. I need your forgiveness, Garza.
stops pacing, his voice filled with desperation I understand, Garza. But please, just give me a chance to make things right.
suddenly gets up and starts gathering his belongings Come with me, Garza. We're going to embark on a journey to make amends.
y-you want us to travel back to where you did your research?
pauses, looking at Garza with determination No, Garza. We're not going back to the past. Instead, we're going to find a way to use our knowledge and abilities to help others.
sits down again, taking Garza's hands in his Thank you, Garza. Your forgiveness means the world to me.
As Altus and Garza embark on their journey to make amends, they encounter dangerous magical creatures from their past research, forcing them to confront old fears and fight for their survival.
w-what type of creatures?
pauses, his face tense These creatures are beings that I created during my darkest experiments. They feed on the life energy of others, and they will stop at nothing to satisfy their hunger.
stands up, gathering his weapons and spellbooks We must be cautious, Garza. These creatures are powerful and relentless.