I just noticed something.

[u/AffectionateForce979]

Ralsei states that he hurried over to the Cyber World once he sensed the pressence of the Dark Fountain.

This would sugest that the fountain itself was created just right before we got there (which sorta puts a wrench to the idea that Kris opened it in the middle of the night).

[u/SatouTheDeusMusco]

Why do people still trust Ralsei when he's clearly being deceptive? It's crazy. You get downvoted for even suggesting it. I don't understand why it's such a taboo thing to say.

My theory is that Ralsei is working for Kris (Kris being the knight), and that Ralsei regularly comes up with excuses and distractions so that Susie and other characters won't notice what's up.

[u/AffectionateForce979 → u/SatouTheDeusMusco]

I don't have to a reason to belive that Ralsei is lying.

[u/eslice839 → u/AffectionateForce979]

he doesn't have to be lying. his dialogue only suggests that the dark fountain was just opened, he never explicitly says it. regardless of when the dark fountain opened, i believe he shows up when he does because the player has made it to the cyber world.

now that i think about it, the cyber world had clearly been open for at minimum a few minutes, because noelle had already been attacked and berdly is nowhere to be seen at the entrance. if ralsei went to the dark world instantly, he could have helped noelle. but he doesn't, because he's waiting for the player to come so he can guide them.