Until recently, I have been climbing a stairway in a dark and endless tower. It was an endless climb, nothing but step after step after step. I wondered if I could ever get to the end and if I did what I would see. Would the summit be as dark as the climb or would it be bright?

"Aciel, it's time."

Now I'm finally at the top. No longer stranded alone, chasing after something that felt impossible to reach. I could not have done it alone. Mother, father, Eden, Sun, Arthur, Yue, Zula, I've finally reached the top. I can stand with my head held up as the doors open to the next level.

Just like how stars shine the brightest during the darkest of times, I believe it's the same for humans. After a tragedy we grow stronger as a person and shine brighter than before.

19 May 1308, Aciel Koi-Longwa succeeds Zula Ruruji and ascends the throne of Valleria.