He had foreseen his own death years ago?
Holy shit, that old bastard Marisbury actually had something to him!
Everyone in the real world was astonished. It suddenly felt as if Marisbury's image, which had fallen into the gutter, was beginning to recover.
In the Light Screen footage, Theresa nodded. "Yes. Back then, he had already foreseen his death, and he and I made a contract."
Murata Himeko's expression turned grave. "What kind of contract?"
Theresa narrowed her eyes. "When he dies, St. Freya Academy must prepare to face a calamity threatening Human Order. And as an external supporter, we must provide aid to Chaldea whenever needed."
Murata Himeko pondered for a moment. "Though it's all for the sake of protecting Human Order, surely you didn't fail to secure some benefits for us?"
Theresa smiled. "The price was that Chaldea would provide support and assistance in building the Hyperion, which had previously existed only on blueprints. Now, the Hyperion is almost complete."
"Assuming nothing unexpected happens, by 2012, all of St. Freya Academy will need to prepare to relocate aboard the Hyperion and ready ourselves for the coming disaster threatening Human Order."
"Himeko, get ready! You'll become the Hyperion's first captain!"
Hearing this, Murata Himeko gave a helpless smile. "What an exasperating arrangement... Still, this was decided long ago. I just thought it would take at least another ten years before the Hyperion was finished. I didn't expect it to happen so soon..."
"Understood. I'll fulfill my responsibilities as captain."
Theresa smiled brightly. "Of course, Himeko. I believe you'll do an excellent job."
"Also, Chaldea needs some help, mainly concerning Marisbury's daughter, Olga-Marie Animusphere."
"As someone who became Chaldea's Director by relying on Marisbury's prestige, she's bound to face plenty of opposition. So you'll need to take some people to