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Faulty Evolution is a Story Quest in Phantasy Star Online 2. It's the first Story Quest of Episode 4, Chapter 8: Avatar of Annihilation.
Quest Monsters[]
The monsters that appear in this quest are shown below. Underneath their name is their elemental weakness and below that is any other pertinent information.
Phantasm[]
Quest Details[]
Quest Name: Faulty Evolution
Quest Type: Story Quest
Quest Class: Solo Quests
Reward: Triboost +100%
Quest Description
Having just seized Mother's power, Adam has disappeared along with Ophiel after pledging to realize Earth Guide's true goal of remaking the entire world. The upheaval which he sought was just the beginning.
Script[]
A.D. 2028/4/24 10:00
(Adam and Ophiel arrive at the Earth Guide's headquarters)
Adam: How unfortunate. I really thought Enga and the rest of them would understand my explanation.
Ophiel: You feel that way because you are focused on the Earth's future, my lord--a thing vulgar people can seldom comprehend.
Adam: Ophiel? I won't allow you to speak contemptuously of Enga and the others at ARKS.
Adam: If they hadn't helped us, we wouldn't have made it this far. I expect you to be grateful.
Ophiel: ...I overstepped. Please forgive me.
Adam: As long as you understand.
(the duo hear someone approaching and Ophiel teleports away before the guard enters)
Guard: Adam, sir! ARKS they sent a message it seems they're questioning your actions!
Guard: It is a strongly-worded message that unequivocally demands a response. Sir Adam... What exactly is--
Adam: There is no need to respond. My silence will speak volumes about my intent.
Adam: More importantly, how long has it been since you joined Earth Guide?
Guard: Sir! You kindly took notice of me ten years ago, and I have now served as a guard for three years and four months!
Adam: I see. Ten years... that's an instant compared to how long the stars have been shining.
Adam: But I suppose it's quite a long time to humans. I thank you for your devoted service.
Guard: N-Not at all! Your guidance has led me to new strength and wisdom, sir!
Guard: I and all my strength are at your service!
Adam: At MY service? Let me correct you: Both my own strength and yours ought be used in service to the Earth, to bring about new evolution.
Guard: ...Evolution, sir?
Adam: Yes. Humans and the Earth must change to produce new wisdom, return to the time of creation, and make a new Eden here in this world.
Adam: And to take a form befitting that Eden... Humans must evolve, as well.
Adam: Thank you for serving me, in spite of my flaws. Let's evolve into something perfect together.
(Adam uses his new powers to do something to the guard)
Guard: Wha... Guh, ugh, ahhh!? A-Adaaam!?
(the guard transforms into a monster but it immediately collapses and disappears)
Adam: Ah, his body couldn't contain it. ...Evolving is difficult.
Ophiel: What have you done, my lord?
Adam: I fed aether into his body to have him manifest a form more suitable evolved. Mother's power is capable of so many things.
Adam: The path of evolution must be the correct one, and as such I'll need to do further trails and make adjustments along the way.
Ophiel: Forcible physical evolution...? Sir Adam, if you do it by force, will the body not be warped and destroyed?
Adam: There are some bodies that can withstand it, Ophiel. I know because I've seen it many times.
Adam: Evolution occasionally involves sacrifice. That is true of anything.
Adam: ...Well then, shall we be on our way, Ophiel? Let us be the midwives to Earth's rebirth.
A.P. 241/4/24 13:00
(the scene goes to ARKS Ship's bridge where the group is gathered)
Xiera: Shortly after Adam retreated, we lost contact with Earth Guide's Las Vegas headquarters completely.
Xiera: Other branches of Earth Guide have even sent messages to ARKS asking what's happened.
Xiera: It seems as though the members of Earth Guide don't know that Adam's true intentions either.
Hitsugi: His real aim was to steal Mother's power when she was weak, and then...
Kohri: He said he was going to lead Earth to evolution. How can he do that?
Enga: That means that all this time, he was just using us and ARKS to pull this off! Adam, you...!
Phaleg: Adam cannot even conceive of the notion of having used you. It's never even crossed his mind. He believes that he is always doing good.
Phaleg: On the contrary, it's unlikely he understands your reasoning at all. That is why he tried to convince you.
Phaleg: To him, Mother is an evil being who abused the Earth. Naturally, he feels beyond reproach for killing her.
Phaleg: And naturally, he believes stealing her power and using it to Earth's benefit is a just act--perhaps the only just act.
Kohri: Using it to Earth's benefit? Is he going to use Mother's power for evolution, or something?
Phaelg: Yes. Adam's goal is evolution on Earth. He wants to make this planet like Eden once again.
Phaleg: Put another way, he intends to remake the world using the power of aether.
Phaleg: He must find it difficult to accept the loss of Eden and the absence of a god in this era. He still regrets his exile.
Enga: Fiend Phaleg... Hoe do you know so much? What's your relationship to Adam?
Phaleg: Consider him my opponent... in the longest battle in human history.
Phaleg: I wanted to kill him before something like this happened... But the unexpected got the better of me.
Hitsugi: Kill him... You're planning to kill Adam?
Phaleg: Yes, that's right, young lady. That is the only way.
Phaleg: Unlike Mother, he does not believe that his actions are wrong. He will never stop.
Phaleg: Do you understand, young lady? I've no choice but to kill that... man, for lack of a more apt term.
Phaleg: Despite being your enemy, you hesitated to kill me. Do you really think you can kill a former ally?
Hitsugi: ...I'm not important enough or powerful enough to decide who lives or dies.
Hitsugi: There's just one thing I can do right now, and that's to follow my heart.
Hitsugi: I won't lie to myself about what I want. I already decided that, and it won't change.
Phaleg: This person killed Mother. He casually slaughtered her just when reconciliation was in reach. Do you not hate him?
Hitsugi: Of course I do. I'm not that nice of a person. I'm overflowing with anger... Still, that doesn't change my opinion.
Hitsugi: I'm going to stop Adam. I'll listen to what he has to say, find out his plan, and stop it.
Hitsugi: Because... that's what I want to do.
(Phaleg stares at Hitsugi for a bit)
Phaleg: Young lady, would you be so kind as to tell me your name?
Hitsugi: ...Hitsugi. Hitsugi Yasaka.
Phaleg: Well then, Hitsugi, let us conclude our meeting here.
Phaleg: After all, you and I are not allies. From now on, we will be competing with one another.
Phaleg: Each of us will apply all our strength to our goals: me to kill Adam, and you to stop him.
(Hitsugi nods)
Phaleg: However, I do hope we both live... so that we can encounter each other at our full strength.
(Phaleg goes to the protagonist)
Phaleg: Now, would you be so kind as to escort me to Earth?
Phaleg: I am sure that ARKS is not so boorish as to turn away a guest without even an escort.
(the protagonist drops their head)
A.P. 241/4/24 13:20
(Enga is sitting on a bench at the Shopping Plaza and Hitsugi joins him)
Hitsugi: ...Enga.
Enga: What is it, idiot? What'd you come here for?
Hitsugi: Scoot over a little.
Enga: Hah, I wanted to see you looking all down.
Enga: ...Too bad for you, I'm not that down. I felt like things would turn out this way eventually.
Hitsugi: So you doubted Adam from the beginning?
Enga: He would always say senseless things. He had a spirituality that made it hard to believe he was a regular person.
Enga: I think that's why he was able to form Earth Guide and attract all those followers in the first place.
Hitsugi: ...Were you draw to him too?
Enga: Yeah, why deny it? Guess you and I both got played.
Enga: Only difference is Mother Corps pulled your strings, and Earth Guide pulled mine.
Enga: I was so overwhelmed trying to act grown up, all I could do was take the first hand that reached out... and it was Adam's.
Hitsugi: ...
Enga: What's with that look? It's kind of pissing me off.
Hitsugi: But you're actually being open and honest for once! It's not like you at all!
Enga: I guess so. Unlike someone I know, I make sure not to bottle everything up inside and hold it in until I explode.
Hitsugi: Yeah, Kohri really caused a lot of trouble.
Enga: Just gonna let that sail right by you, huh?
Enga: Just when I thought everything worked out with Mother, all this happens. Earth's one problematic planet, huh? Making a lot of trouble for ARKS, too.
Enga: The Mother issue was at least connected to ARKS, but this is entirely Earth's problem now. We've gotta do something about it ourselves.
Hitsugi: ...Enga. Don't forget to lean on me, too.
Hitsugi: You told me to depend on you more, right? Because we're family and all.
Hitsugi: That goes both ways. I'm your family too. Let's help each other out when we're in trouble.
Enga: I'm not so full of myself I'm tempted to try to do things all on my own. I'll do what I can, and rely on those I trust.
Hitsugi: I'm counting on everyone: our friend, Kohri, and you, of course.
Enga: Let's do this, little sister.
Hitsugi: Count on me, big brother.
(they high-five each other)
A.P. 241/4/24 13:20
(Kohri and Al go back to Xiera at the ARKS Ship's bridge)
Xiera: Oh, hello, Al--and Kohri, too? Well, don't you two make an odd pair.
Al: Enga and Hitsugi were chatting, so I was taking a walk when Kohri suddenly...
Kohri: I'm good at reading a room. Didn't want to interrupt a private chat, so we third wheels just cooled our heels!
Xiera: Our friend isn't here either, so in that sense, I'm a third wheel, too.
Xiera: So let's do some third-wheeling together.
Kohri: Aw, but it was a perfect opportunity to listen in...
Kohri: Xiera, what are your... or rather, what are ARKS's thoughts on this whole situation?
Al: Excuse me?
Kohri: Well, Al and Mother are originally from our world, so their business is ARKS business.
Xiera: However, one could argue that the Adam situation ISN'T an ARKS problem, but instead an Earth-specific one.
Xiera: And because of that, you're worried about whether ARKS will help out...
Kohri: Yes.
Xiera: Like you said, no matter how big ARKS gets, we just don't have the manpower to take care of every single planet. Let alone reason to!
(Kohri gives a sad expression)
Xiera: Even so... This entire incident began because of Mother's rise, and as a result of Al's rescue.
Xiera: So don't worry, Kohri. ARKS is officially here to help.
Xiera: We've already negotiate all over the place and got Admiral Ulku's approval!
Al: Were you worried they wouldn't help us out, Kohri?
Kohri: Umm... Yeah, something like that.
Al: It went without saying. They're our comrades and comrades come running in times of trouble.
Al: And if you, Hitsugi, or Enga are ever in trouble, that's what they'll do. Every last one of them.
Xiera: Hehe, well-said, Al. Succinct, and most correct.
Xiera: Al's right, Kohri. You, Hitsugi, and Enga are our comrades, now and forever.
Xiera: And ARKS does not abandon its comrades. Rest easy, because you can rely on us.
(Kohri smiles)
Kohri: ...Thank you!
Xiera: Oh! On that note, I have, like, a million questions about Earth's technology! I'm SO curious!
Xiera: Like...take PSO2, for example. I think it might be possible for us to recreate its technology for cross-dimensional transport.
Kohri: PSO2? Well, I've got it installed on this tablet right here...
Xiera: What!? C-Could I maybe borrow that for just a little teeny tiny bit?
(Kohri gives Xiera the tablet)
Xiera: Ohohoho, I see now... Once you've got the coordinates, you just... Ah, so that's how it is!
Xiera: Ooh, I knew it! I knew if I could just see the real thing, I'd be able to figure things out!
(Xiera gives it back)
Xiera: So as a show of thanks, I'll grant you ARKS's full cooperation!
Kohri: Huh!? Is that really all it takes!?
Xiera: Hehe, I'm just teasing.
Xiera: However, I don't think it's an especially hard decision given that you are asking for ARKS' aid.
Xiera: We are your comrades, after all. Isn't that right, Al?
Al: Yeah!
(an alarm goes off)
Xiera: What the!? What's happening!?
Xiera: We're picking up abnormal readings of aether in the Las Vegas area!
Xiera: No, not just in Las Vegas! The amount of aether of Earth is rising! It's like it's blanketing the whole planet!
(Al suddenly wraps his arms around him)
Kohri: Al!
Al: I've got a bad feeling about this. He's trying to force something to happen...
Al: H-Hurry! Call everyone! We've got to stop it!
A.D. 2028/4/24 13:30
(the protagonist and Phaleg arrive at Earth)
Phaleg: Thank you for the escort.
Phaleg: It's not a proper thanks, but would you care to fight me? I can see just a hint of frustration in your eyes.
Phaleg: Hehe. Fear not, I jest. Such things have their time and their place, of course, and what we have here appears to be neither.
Phaleg: That young lady--Hitsugi, was it? She looks well at last. Altogether different from when our paths last crossed.
Phaleg: Everyone around her seemed to have strong wills, not just Hitsugi. They were very human.
Phaleg: I will not give you credit for all of it, but they likely give that impression because they have you. How very splendid.
Phaleg: I wonder why that... "man" fails to believe in the strength, the vibrancy, the beauty of the human will?
Phaleg: The people who live today have the ability to make progress on their own two feet, yet...
(an earthquake happens)
Phaleg: An earthquake? In Las Vegas?
(someone goes to them)
Guard: Help... me...! Guhuh!
(the guard transforms into a monster)
Phaleg: It cannot be! He turned into a phantasm!
Phaleg: What have you done, Adam? Is this how you envision the evolution you so crave?
(more Phantasms appear and the two split up to take care of them)
A.D. 2028/4/24 14:00
Phaleg: You saw that as well.
Phaleg: This is Adam's doing. He's is forcing evolution on living creatures, birthing incompatible, mutated monsters.
Phaleg: This forced evolution os his is wholly unwanted; a desecration of the present human life.
Phaleg: We have no time to dawdle. If she is unsure or indecisive...I trust you know what to do?
(Phaleg leaves)
A.P. 241/4/25 10:00
(the group is gathered at the ARKS Ship's bridge and the protagonist explains the situation)
Enga: So this "forced evolution" twisted the members of Earth Guide into mere shells of their former selves...
Enga: I don't wanna believe it, but you did see it happen right in front of you, yeah?
Kohri: Inciting an evolutionary change in body... It's like with the Falspawn.
Xiera: That's right. It seems especially ironic when you take into consideration that Falspawn were originally created from photons.
Xiera: Almost at the same time as the report, the entire Earth's aether level began to increase.
Xiera: It's as though the Earth itself is producing the aether. It's a clear anomaly.
Xiera: In accordance with the increase in aether, phantasms are appearing sporadically all over the world.
Xiera: Matoi and the Six are in the proces of working with local Earth Guide and dispatching the main ARKS forces to deal with these incidents.
Xiera: However, with the intensity we're seeing, forget stemming the tide... It's only going to get worse. There's no end.
Al: It's like the aether is crying out over being forcibly changed... It's as if, he's trying to remake the entire world...
Al: What is he trying to make with the aether? What do you think could make it behave like this?
(Hitsugi comforts Al and Kohri recalls Phaleg's words)
Phaleg: He must find it difficult to accept the absence of a god in this era, and the loss of Eden.
Kohri: So he's trying to give rise to a god? He sure seemed to THINK he was a god.
Hitsugi: Give rise to a god...
Kohri: Wha...? Hitsugi? I thought you were joking, but...
Enga: Guide Earth, seek further evolution... Reform the world, and bring about a new one.
Enga: The shortest way for the guy to do what he says he want to do is to create a god of creation, yeah?
Kohri: Sounds like something right out of a myth. Some epic tale of the ancients...
Hitsugi: Don't we give our dreams form the same way?
Kohri: Fair point.
(the protagonist is given two options to say: "We have to stop Adam." or "What should we do, Enga?")
(when choosing "We have to stop Adam.")
Enga: Of course. I dunno about guiding Earth or seeking evolution, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna let him do this.
(when choosing "What should we do, Enga?")
Enga: We'll stop that jackass. Like hell are we gonna let one guy screw up our planet because he thinks he's got it all figured out.
Enga: We're not strong enough on our own, though. Even with Hitsugi, we still wouldn't be enough.
Enga: That's why we need your help, too.
(the four bow to the protagonist and they nod)
Xiera: The people of Earth sure feel a strong sense of responsiblity. Or maybe it's something to do with your nationality?
Xiera: I'll obviously be helping out too. ARKS isn't just about taking out Falspawn, but the survey and continued survival of all planets!
Reward[]
After Finishing the Quest[]
Note: The reward is only given out when finishing the quest for the first time.
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| Experience | 0 | 0 |
Video[]
| Playable Races | Human - Newman - CAST - Deuman |
|---|---|
| Playable Classes | Hunter - Fighter - Ranger - Gunner - Force - Techter - Braver - Bouncer - Summoner - Hero - Phantom - Étoile - Luster |
| Weapons | Sword - Wired Lance - Partisan - Twin Daggers - Double Saber - Knuckles - Katana - Soaring Blades - Gunblade Assault Rifle - Launcher - Twin Machine Guns - Bow Rod - Talis - Wand - Jet Boots - Harmonizer |
| Armors | Rear - Arm - Leg - Sub - Ring |
| Others | Auxiliary - Mag - Pet - Weapon Camo - Weapon Form |
| Guardian | Protagonist - Matoi |
| Council of Six | Regius - Maria - Casra I - Casra II - Atossa - Zeno - Klariskrays - Klariskrays II - Iris - Wolf - Huey - Quna |
| ARKS/Oracle | Afin - Aika - Aki - Azanami - Cofy - Echo - Euclyta - Filia - Fourie - Gettemhult - Io - Katori - Kyokuya Ludmila - Lukot - Marlu - Melfonseana - Melrandia - Oza - Pati - Pietro - Risa - Rojio - Saga - Sarah - Stratos Theodor - Tia - Ulku - Wright - Xiao - Xiera - Xion - Zig |
| Allies from Other Planets | Ro'Kamiz - Ko'Rela - Ko'Riu - Cabracan - Sukunahime - Kotoshiro |
| Earth Guide | Ardem Sacrid - Enga Yasaka |
| Earth's Other Inhabitants | Al - Hitsugi Yasaka - Itsuki Tachibana - Kohri Washinomiya - Phaleg Ives - Rina Izumi |
| Denizens of Omega | Alis Landale - Clarissa Maintainer - Florent Arlequin d'Ys Artia - Gettemhult Gwinner - Hariette Renata Reina Cuento Luther Lars Rey Cuento - Lutz Cero Rey Cuento - Margareta - Melfonseana Riesfeldt - Schreger Weyland - Varuna Lashiec |
| The Profound Darkness | Dark Falz (Apprentice - Elder - Gemini - Luther - Persona) - Elmir Weyland - Falspawn |
| Mother Corps | Aratron Tolstoy - Bethor Zelazny - Hagito "Hagith" Anie - Mother - Och Millar - Ophiel Herbert - Phul Janice Lasswitz |
| Photoners | Mitra - Shiva - Varuna |
| Planets | Naverius - Amduskia - Lillipa - Wopal - Harukotan - Earth - Omega |
| Locals | ARKS Ship (Casino) - City Area - Falspawn Den - Oracle Mothership - Forest - Tundra - Ruins - Volcanic Caves Floating Continent - Dragon Altar - Desert - Underground Shafts - Abandoned Mine - Coast - Seabed - Floating Facility Daybreak Province - Nightfall Province - Gemini's Inner Universe - Tokyo - Las Vegas - Bewitched Woods |
| Terms | Client Order - Partner Card (Friendship Level) - Story Progression (Divergence Matrix - Story Board - Story Quest) Cosmogenic Arm - Avatar Arm |