Background Music: A Fleeting Respite, Evil Invitation When: First Encounter with Celia (Soma and Mina are standing in a city street)
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 at 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!
(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 defeats 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...
Background Music: Dark Clouds (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! This'll make it fun! 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)
When: After defeating Dario (Soon after, Dario loses 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)
Background Music: Cursed Clock Tower When: Fourth Encounter with Celia (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 appears) Genya Arikado: I see. Is that your plan? Julius Belmont: Soma, back off.
(Julius appears in rush as well) 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 as well)
Background Music: Portal to Dark Bravery When: After defeating Aguni (From the start of the battle, Soma enters the mirror behind Dario. He then fights the monster fused by Celia on Dario and defeats 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)
Background Music: Dark Clouds When: If Mina's Talisman was mot equipped (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 pierces Mina with a beam of light) Mina Hakuba: S-Soma...
(Mina dies) Mina Hakuba: ...
(Soma is starting to lose himself) Soma Cruz: Mina!! You... 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 round 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! 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.
(Soma laughs evily)
Background Music: Dark Clouds When: If Mina's Talisman was equipped (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 pierces Mina with a beam of light) Mina Hakuba: S-Soma...
(Mina dies) Mina Hakuba: ...
(Soma is starting to lose himself) Soma Cruz: Mina!! You... 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 round 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! 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. 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)
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