After having finally defeated Roland, who had been a dark influence on him for ages, Akio turns around, looking at the Phoenix, as he walks closer to it.
"I've.. done it.."
Thinking that he has been finally cleansed of evil, Akio tries to reach out to the Phoenix, but just as before, he gets knocked back.
"What the..? I did it, didn't I?"
A voice telepathically speaks to Akio, and it is one that he does not recognize.
"You did not."
"What..?"
Akio looks up, confused.
"Phoenix..?"
"Yes, that is I."
"How are you able to talk to me like this? I mean, how are you even able to talk?"
"I can do a lot that you would not know about."
"I see, but why am I not worthy?"
"Evil continues to linger within you. You must cleanse yourself of it if you want the power of the ultimate good."
"Damn it... Aren't you being a little harsh on me. though?"
