Story 11: The Knight of the Evening Star & The Automaton [VBEX5]

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STORY & ILLUSTRATIONS No.11
The Knight of the Evening Star & The Automaton
A man who once trod the wrong path is reborn as a knight who protects the planet. On his side, a fairy who was granted a new life approaches. What will be their fate as they watch over the girl traveling this new world.

Story Guide
An epic of ambition and bravery revolving around the World Legacies. Through the decision of a hero, the world was reborn. The girl inherited the will of the hero, and began travelling the new world. The path ahead is filled with trials and tribulations, nothing short of an adventure, yet the girl chooses to face them. And as she does, she’s constantly being watched over by a knight of the stars, unbeknownst to even her.
Lib the World Key Blademaster

The Knight of the Evening Star is reborn and descends as the new guardian of the planet, in Auram’s place.
Girsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight

Acknowledging the sin of the disasters he had caused, he continues using his power for the salvation of the planet and life.
Vesper Girsu

Eventually, his appearance returned to that of his former self, as if he had been freed from the heavy chains of responsibility, however…
He remains unable to show himself in front of his most beloved person, once again traveling the dark skies, exterminating the planet’s enemies.
Hopefully, this battle will result in her journey being more peaceful, if nothing else…
Enlilgirsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight

The Automaton, who once was a host to a soul in the old world, wished to be reborn not as a host to a new life, but as a soul itself.
Even if she was unable to commune with nature…
Even if she was unable to discover new joys…
She wished to follow him in his resolve to be together with the person he loves.
The power of the stars responded to the girl’s wishes, and her soul regained its vessel of steel.
From now own, she will continue playing her tune of smiles. Next to her beloved person, calling her name.
Hopefully, for all eternity.
Galatea-i, the Orcust Automaton

SECRET IMAGE
Enlilgirsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight

Galatea-i, the Orcust Automaton

End of chapter

Thanks to 过户费喜加一 at Bilibili for the scans

TL notes:
-“Planet” and “star(s)” are written in the same way, so in some cases, it’s ambiguous which word is being used.
-“Evening Star” (宵星, yoiboshi) is present in the Japanese names of 4 “Girsu” cards:
Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star
Girsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight
Vesper Girsu
Enlilgirsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight
Of course, it is force-read as “Orcust” (or “Vesper” in the case of the Spell Card). In particular, Girsu and Enlilgirsu’s name are written as 宵星の騎士 (yoiboshi no kishi, Knight of the Evening Star), like in the title of this chapter.

Reference arts:
Enlilgirsu, the Orcust Mekk-Knight:
Glow:

“The hair and [eyes] glow”

Purple glow:

“The purple parts glow”

Materials:

“Other than these fabrics, the rest is metal”

Cello shield:

Galatea-i, the Orcust Automaton:
Ribbon:

Top: “Energy ribbon (can also become a scythe)”
Bottom: “When Galatea wants to protect what’s dear to her through her own volition, she takes off her ribbon and changes its shape into a scythe”

Cape/Mantle:

“Received the [cape/mantle] from Longi”

Transparent parts:

“The transparent parts are full of star-power”

Tone:

Top: “A melancholic tone”
Bottom: “An Orcust record with the memories of the [planet/stars] in her chest”