Chapter 2 ― Wisdom or Courage?

The Onion Knight is on his ongoing journey together with Terra. As he arrives at a land in the far west, he does not question the path he has taken...

<Cutscene>
Onion Knight: Crystals…have the power to break through despair, huh? I wonder what they look like.
Terra: Do you think we can find them? What if we do find them, but we still can’t save the world?
Onion Knight: Gods always have a habit of sounding pretentious, don’t they? There’s no proof that Cosmos is telling the truth, but we don’t know that she’s wrong, either. Anyway, our only choice is to believe and move forward. Let’s start with what we can do.
Terra: Mm-hmm... You’re right.
Onion Knight: Standing around here isn’t going to give us any answers. Come on, let’s get moving. You don’t need to worry. I’m gonna figure this all out.

Subtitles: The boy is known by the legendary title of “Onion Knight.” In a world that was slowly decaying around them, the boy traveled with Terra, a girl with magical powers, in search of their crystals― with the conviction that his brilliance will lead him to answers about the future.

<West メルモンド Gateway>
Onion Knight: Let’s go, Terra. There’s nothing to worry about if you’re with me.
Terra: Okay... I’m counting on you.

[Talk to Terra]
Terra: Be careful. I’ll do my best to assist you.

<Cutscene>
Terra: Wait a minute...
Onion Knight: What?
Terra: I feel something... Something very powerful from that direction...
Onion Knight: Do you think it’s a crystal?
Terra: I can’t tell. It’s just a strong presence.
Onion Knight: Let’s check it out. What’s wrong?
Terra: Something about this doesn’t feel right. I don’t think we should get any closer.
Onion Knight: Terra, even if it isn’t a crystal, we might find some clues. It’s alright. I can handle any enemy that comes our way.
Terra: But...
Onion Knight: Chaos ‘s puppets may be strong, but they’re just big lunkheads. And I’ve got something they don’t... Right here, if you know what I mean! Come on, let’s keep going.

<Field>
Terra: I feel something really strong coming from that direction. I’m not sure about this...
Onion Knight: I know you’re scared, but the crystal isn’t going to show itself if we just wait around. I’ll telling you, it’s gonna be alright. You have to believe me. Come on.
Terra: ...Okay. But you have to be careful, too.

たりない！！！！！！！！！[Talk to Terra]
Terra: I wonder if Chaos’s side knows we’re looking for the crystals.

<North Melmond Gateway>
Terra: We’re just searching for our crystals... but we have to fight, don’t we?
Onion Knight: There’s nothing to worry about if you think things through. See that emblem? If you use a chain skill on that emblem, it’ll stay in effect and make things easier.
Terra: Really? Alright, I’ll remember that.

[Talk to Terra]
Terra: Let’s prepare before we go. We don’t know when we’ll be attacked.

<Cutscene>
Onion Knight: Terra, you feel something?
Terra: It’s still up ahead... Watch out!
Exdeath: Pawns of Cosmos, I presume.
Onion Knight: かっこですかね？？(Whoa... What is with this guy? I’ve never felt such an intimidating aura...)
Exdeath: I come out here to kill the time, and what do I find but a woman and child.
Onion Knight: (No way I can look after Terra while fighting him. I’ve got an idea...) C-could you possibly let us go, sir?
Exdeath: What?
Onion Knight: Our strength is no match to yours. We’re hardly worth your time. I think you’d be much better off finding a stronger opponent to fight. Unless you’re the cowardly type who only picks on those weaker than yourself...
Exdeath: I suppose there is no point in sending harmless insects to the Void. Very well. I will let you go. But keep this in mind, little worm. The crystals shun the unworthy hands of those without valor.
Onion Knight: Well, that was easy! Of course, even if he came for us, I would have run! I don’t fight against anyone unless I know I can win.
Terra: But...wasn’t it a bit strange?
Onion Knight: What do you mean by that?
Terra: It seemed like he let us go on purpose. He sort of even gave you advice when you wouldn’t fight him...
Onion Knight: You mean the “those without valor” line? Fighting against someone you can’t beat isn’t a sign of valor. It’s simply being reckless!
Terra: I’m sorry. I just―
Onion Knight: Then I’ll prove it to you by getting the crystal! That’ll show you I’m not “without valor.” Let’s go. Do you still feel the presence?
Terra: It’s up ahead.
Onion Knight: Right最後はぴりおど？

Exdeath: The girl awakens to the light. Your plans have come to nothing, Kefka.
Kefka: Nothing? Are you blind or just stupid? You saw her power firsthand!
Exdeath: She was merely an empty vessel then. Not anymore. Even you must be aware that she acts on her own will now.
Kefka: ...So?
Exdeath: So cease your plotting. She will never join Chaos. She is sided with Cosmos now.
Kefka: ...No way I’ll give it up. I swear I’m going to draw her powers out. Then I’ll be absolutely untouchable!

<Field>
Terra: You know... I think that person knew about the crystals. Maybe he knows where we can find them―
Onion Knight: Terra! Don’t believe what the enemy says! We have to find the crystals by ourselves. Let’s hurry. I have to find out what it is that you’re feeling.

[Talk to Terra]
Terra: It’s getting stronger. Something’s happening up ahead.
Onion Knight: It has to be a clue to the crystals. ...Are you scared, Terra?
Terra: I’m...alright. Let’s go find our crystals.

Terra: I don’t know what it is that I’m so afraid of.