Meiko: Today I'm talking to Ayara, one of the founding members of the Elysium Army. Welcome, Ayara. Now, even though you've been playing a large role in the army's recent history, we actually know very little about your background. What were you doing before the war began?
Ayara: Well, I've really just been in the royal army. I was a soldier in the third legion, serving under Colonel Vinyard. That's how I got to know him.
Meiko: Why did you decide to join the army?
Ayara: I don't really know! It's just that... there didn't seem to be a lot of other things I could do. I'm not smart enough to go to school, and I grew up in a very small town. My father taught me to hunt, so it wasn't like I couldn't do anything. Well, one time we were at the capital when we saw an army parade, and I thought it looked really amazing. I just decided at that time that I wanted to become a part of that.
Meiko: I guess things didn't really turn out the way you were planning.
Ayara: You can say that! I still can't believe I'm here now. So much has already happened in such a short time. But I'm proud of it as well! We've really come a long way.
Meiko: If you could go back to the time when you decided to follow Colonel Vinyard, would you make the same choice?
Ayara: Of course! Maybe I would've been safer if I hadn't come here, but it was worth it. I know I did the right thing.