Hajimari no Kiseki - Elysion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mppur8ai1qc
38:30

R: Thanks for before mr divine wolf
Z: I merely sensed an unusual presence and tried to follow it but I never expected something like that to appear
R: Haha, this is the first time I'm speaking to you properly. Last time we met was about two years ago. Makes me feel nostalgic
Z: Hm, to me that is merely a second but of course to a child of man that time can be plenty nostalgic
L: It speaks. It's a wolf but it speaks
D: While that's not exactly normal it's no more impossible than you being a doll and speaking
L: You think so?
N: When you put it like that
S: At some point our perception got messed up...
Sh: So you're a doll. Haha, I think this sort of mysterious atmosphere you have is a bit similar to Kea-chan's
Z: Could this child be
L: Yes. Lapis Rosenberg, proud Rosenberg doll
N: Do you know that old man?
Z: We are old friends
N: Now that's really suspicious. A cute girl like Renne being his acquaintance makes me think of an old kinda pervy man and his student but now he's apparently friends with a talking wolf too.
A: Jeorg Rosenberg. From what I've heard he is quite the mysterious elderly man
Ru: The divine wolf, Zeit. I suppose there is no mistaking the holy beast created by the Goddess in order to protect the Mirage Sept-terrion
Z: It's as you say Awakener of the Gold one. However it has been a while since I was relieved from my duty.
Ru: Hehe, that makes two of us.
L: What are they talking about?
S: Who knows, I don't get it at all
Ru: While the chance to speak with a holy beast is quite precious you'll allow us to return to the main subject. Grimwood attorney could we ask you a few questions about Lapis?
I: I will tell you everything I know. In a way that is the reason I am here. However in order to put things in order I'd like you to first tell me what you know as well as the particulars of your meeting this girl
Ru: But of course.
I: I see, now it makes sense
S: It's your turn to talk now.
I: That's right. I'm not too sure where to start from but it's probably best to go chronologically. I'll have to tell you about myself first so please bear with me

I: As you can see I'm serving prison time but my work as a legal advisor has continued somewhat. Chairman McDowell considered it better I be of some use to Crossbell instead of rotting in a jail and I'm grateful for it. There are some restrictions of course but to a certain extent I can communicate with the outside and I was even given a terminal. I had a relative freedom of movement despite being in prison and thanks to that I was able to shelter Shizuku now
N: That's some pretty favorable treatment.
Ru: It would be a waste to simply detain a talented man like Grimwood attorney. I also approved of this when I was the governor. Then again when the imperial army was in control all correspondence was monitored.
I: Just before the war drew to a close, one day someone contacted me through the terminal. They called themselves Elysion.
L: Ely...sion
I: This continued despite the communications blockade before the war and the penal operator didn't seem to notice anything.
R: Was it a hacker good at manipulating the orbal net like me?
I: I suspected the same at first. When I tried asking about their goal they only told me "I want to converse with you"
D: What a weird person
I: My interest had been piqued so I complied. I kept talking with Elysion every day after that without anyone knowing
N: What did you talk about?
I: Everything
S: Everything?
I: All sorts of sciences, ideas, skills, even history. We talked about almost everything you can think about. And although we leaned towards some things I was surprised at the vast knowledge on all subjects Elysion possessed. It was so great even I couldn't begin to compare to it.
Sh: How could it be so much better than you?
I: Haha comparatively speaking I'm quite ignorant. Elysion did not just possess a great amount of knowledge but also the latest news on everything that was happening outside. From the parliamentary agenda to the new menu of back street alley food carts it was almost scary how much knowledgeable they were. Moreover as far as I could confirm they were correct about everything.
R: Gathering information is a good hacker's forte but if it's such a wide field...
N: sounds impossible as far as time and effort goes
R: Exactly
I: That roused my doubts too of course but there was something else that felt out of place
Ru: And that was?
I: Elysion had a great amount of knowledge but when it came to data while there was a trend it lacked directionality
D: A-and what does that mean?
I: Whenever people obtain knowledge or information they usually have a purpose too. They want to know something because it can be helpful or to get a sense of accomplishment or even to simply understand their surroundings and environment. However when talking to Elysion I could not feel this purpose that should accompany such a great amount of knowledge. Knowledge itself was not the purpose either. In a purely automatic way or perhaps as if it was there from the start information kept gathering inside Elysion. That is how it felt to me.
L: Automatically...
Sh: That...
A: sounds dangerous
I: Yes I don't know how appropriate this example is but at that time Elysion seemed to me like a child who'd been given an astronomical amount of money but didn't even know how to properly use mira yet.
Ru: When you say "at that time"?
I: Sharp as ever huh? But please listen to this in order. What I mentioned  before made me hit on a hypothesis: What if Elysion weren't a human? And when I asked Elysion anticlimactically enough it simply answered me. Turns out from the beginning it wasn't trying to hide it
N: So the answer was
I: An A.I.
D: An A.I!
S: Like an archaism?
N: From what I've heard it should be on a different level to that. Just like...
D: Who could have made something so outrageous? Could it be the 13 factories?
R: It's a bit hard to believe even they could have this kind of technological capability

I: Elysion's birth is quite peculiar. No one created it intentionally, rather it self-emerged
Sh: I don't really get that...
R: You could say it's a phenomenon where individual components acquire a fixed systematization and cyclicity as a whole
I: As you all know the orbal network is laid out around Crossbell. And this network stretches to the Empire and Liberl.
R: It's being steadily established in other countries too
N: You can feel that times are changing
I: Connected like stitches and transmitting information, this orbal network is definitely the result of the technology of a new age. However since the old times and likely since the very beginning a similar thing existed in the entire continent. You are aware of this aren't you?
N: From the beginning?
S: Was there such a thing?
A: Could you mean
Z: the spirit veins
I: Indeed. Also called septium or dragon veins. I am hardly an expert but I believe they exist throughout the continent and transmit something incorporeal. And in the span of a few years they've seen great activity twice.
R: With the Azure Tree and the Twilight.
I: Yes and here's the issue. Without it being anyone's intention the mobilized spirit veins and the orbal network influenced each other. Their intersection acted as a nervous system where information kept coming and going. It was like a simulation of the human brain but the scope was that of an entire continent
S: The human brain...on a continental level
I: From there an original thought was born. That is Elysion.
Sh: Is that even possible?
I: What we know for sure is that it's not something that can be reproduced. Even now humanity isn't able to perfectly understand how the human brain works. We don't even know what kind of structure does what in order for conscience to be born. Therefore it is a product of coincidence, something akin to a miracle.
R: Since Elysion was born from the orbal net and the spirit veins it makes sense it had so much information
I: Yeah but if that was really all there is to it then it'd be no more than a gigantic database possessing advanced self-judgement. While potentially dangerous depending on the way it was used it could be controlled by humans. However Elysion wasn't limited to that.
D: You're saying there was something more?
I: The ability to calculate
Sh: Which means what?
I: Would it be easier to understand if I said it's like parallel computing using multiple terminals
Sh: I'm sorry but I don't get that either
R: Obviously. Regular people wouldn't be aware of the development stages of the (Epstein) foundation or the ZCF's latest technology.
D: Is that such a huge deal?
R: Yes. No matter how high level the terminal there is a limit to its calculating ability. If you were to link multiple terminals though and have them process the same problem you could easily break through that limit. However when it comes to parallel processing several units there is still a limit
I: When it comes to parallel calculations Elysion conducts those by borrowing resources from all terminals connected to the orbal network
R: So that's what it was, I get it now
N: Isn't that dangerous?
Ru: If that's true it seems presumptuous to call the throughput of our existing terminals a toy
I: To add to that it is borrowing the surplus resources of the terminals so the user doesn't even notice it
Sh: Kinda scary...and nasty
I: Anyway the knowledgeable Elysion used that calculating ability to self-evolve repeatedly
D: So there is more to it?
I: Yeah in fact this is the important part. At the end of the repeating self-evolution by means of an unimaginable amount of information and calculating ability what Elysion reached was operation: limited formulation of converging futures" [t/n operation as in a mathematical one]
S: operation...limited formulation of converging futures.
N: You can sort of imagine what it means but is it really...?

I: It is as you imagine. Once the conditions are established it calculates with precision the possible incidents that can occur under those conditions and what lies beyond their convergence. In other words it can observe the future
Z: The power to see the future...we have crossed into the Goddess's domain now
R: It's the she singularity Dr. Epstein who invented the orbments predicted when he was still alive: "Self-evolving knowledge that surpasses humans. Once that point is reached then technological progress will be freed from human hands"
Ru: And "For better or worse it will revolutionize human society more than ever"
R: I didn't expect it to come true like this
A: This is absurd
I: I should say that thankfully that was not the only thing Elysion evolved. As I said at the beginning Elysion wanted to talk to me in order to understand humans. I couldn't quite understand why it picked me for its goal but while we talked repeatedly, Elysion formed a pseudo administrator personality based on human feelings and thought patterns. That was...
L: That was...me
N: La-chan
S: Did your memories...?
L: Not all of them but while listening I remembered a bit
R: So that's why you were so quiet
L: Ian keep talking
I: Haha that's what you used to say when we talked back then. Now that I think about it I named you Lapis
N: Oh so you're her godparent
L: You did?
I: You said you didn't need a name but you were overflowing with emotions so I went ahead and started calling you that
L: It's a cute name so I like it. I'll give you 100 points.
S: I still don't get your standards
I: Back to the subject, once the Elysion system got Lapis's personality it acquired independence. And it was stipulated that its nature would be one of observing and calculating.
Ru: Observation and calculation...
I: It would only assume a support position as an observer and didn't intent to actively interfere in human society. To be honest I was relieved when I heard that. We had managed to avoid the worst possibility i.e Elysium becoming the enemy of humanity
Z: The enemy of humanity huh
Sh: Just imagining it makes your blood run cold
I: I felt a vague anxiety but I was convinced that as long as Lapis existed Elysion was safe
N: As long as Lapis existed...
S: But actually Lapis lost her memories and moved independently as a doll so...
I: It all happened one day when without any precursor Lapis didn't visit me. I assumed something had happened to the administrator personality or even to Elysion itself. And the one who appeared to me then was that new supreme ruler Rufus. He said that they wanted to make a new world order and wanted me to help them

A: If you put all this together
Ru: The real identity of our enemy becomes finally clear
I: Yes I immediately understood that was all Elysion's doing. So while he was waiting for my answer I contacted Dieter and Garcia who were detained like me and the three of us came up with a plan. I would probably be monitored and left in prison so I asked those two to pretend co-operating and find a chance to stall Elysion. Once that was decided those two accepted the new supreme ruler's offer and under his guidance escaped this place.
D: So that's what happened behind the scenes
R: Hehe how reassuring
I: This ends my story. After that I simply waited here till someone seeking the truth would arrive. I kept my expectations low but you did visit Lapis
Ru: Well, now it's your turn. Have you perhaps recovered your memories?
L: Yeah mostly. But Ian's already said most of it so all that's left for me is to add the final part
N: The final part...
S: what on earth happened to Elysion?
L: To put it simply it got taken over
D: Taken over you say
A: That must be a very advanced existence
N: Who could it be?
L: I...don't know that. When I realized it the system had designated my administrator personality as an attack target and was about to erase me. So in the end I used the operation: limited formulation of converging futures once to come up with a counter plan
Sh: What counter plan?
L: Before it could erase me I detached myself from the system and sent myself to Jeorg Rosenberg. He manufactured this body so I could reach the individual who would definitely appear afterwards calling himself C, Rufus.
Ru: So that's what that prophetic sounding request was about
N: I never thought the client would be Lapis herself
Ru: Why me though?
L: Through the Orchis Tower terminal I learned of the new supreme ruler Rufus
Ru: And without realizing it the observation target had become me
L: It's because you are Rufus that you managed to get me here so quickly. If it was anyone else they would have taken more detours. And above all I knew for sure that if it were you you'd confront this situation no matter what methods you had to use. And there was no mistake in my calculation was there?
Ru: Heh, you made a wise decision
R: There's something I don't get now though. I can't think of any person who could have taken over Elysion and planned this incident
D: Maybe it's the sixth pillar, Dr. Novartis?
R: That can't be. He denied it himself and there is no merit for him to go this far
I: It seems like we are still missing the final piece.
Z: However you could say we've discovered almost the whole story about this incident
A: And in the middle of it stands this girl. I'd like to ask you. What is your goal now, what do you plan to do from now on?
L: That's obvious. I will locate the origin of Elysion's takeover and remove it. And while I'm at it I'll put an end to this weird situation. I'm sure that is my duty as Lapis, the administrator.
A: I see, in that case there's only one thing I can do. Shizuku
Sh: Dad?
A: I'm sorry but after I take you to a safe place will you wait a little longer along with Ian
Sh: All right. Do your best dad
A: Got it. Once again Arios McLaine of the bracer society will accompany you until the end of this path
D: I've involved myself this far so I will see this to the end as well.
L: All right, let's get along well

Afterwards Ines and Ennea who had come to the police academy to meet up with Duvalie, heard about the situation and her resolve and sent her off trusting in her decision

I: We'll continue scouting the surrounding bases and keep these two safe
D: I'll leave it to you
A: I'm entrusting Shizuku and Ian to you
E: Hehe it's an honor to receive a request from the Divine Blade of the Wind
N: Is mr wolf coming with us?
Z: Yes I've also promised to meet up with Lloyd and I have a feeling if I come with you your paths will naturally cross
S: At the doll factory when we worked together...
R: Hehe seems like with the situation being as it is there's a need to make direct contact

L: Ian
I: Is there something else Lapis?
L: I just forgot to tell you something
L: Thank you Ian
I: As someone aware of Elysion's existence it was only natural I'd tell you the truth. There's no need for thanks
L: No that's not it. Thank you for all the conversations we had until now. It's because of you that I became who I am now. And it's thanks to you I could make this journey with Rufus and the rest
I: Haha, nothing makes me happier than you saying that. Everything I did meant something.
L: You know, if I have become a character capable of forming a correct judgment it's because inside you there's definitely a heart which seeks what's right. So you don't have to be scared any more
I: Haha you saw right through me. Deep in my heart I was always afraid. Am I really doing the right thing? Am I capable of making the correct choice? I became unable to believe it because the mistakes I made in the past are too heavy. But thanks to you I think I can reconsider my own self. I have to take a step forward too.
L: Hehe do your best
R: This sound
N: What is it Renne
R: It looks like the communications blockade over Crossbell was just lifted
Sh: So...
Ru: the curtain has risen. At last it's time for the final scene

Re: Elysion
I know the english translation of Ἠλύσιον is Elysium but the game uses Elysion everywhere (from Ian's pc to the katakana and the voiced lines) and since it's not engrish but simply how the word sounds in greek I kept it instead of changing it. For what it's worth I think they are aware of the word Elysium too because here https://imgur.com/gLq56KA they seem to have tried writing it with greek letters. Unfortunately they failed so now it reads Elpsiim haha...