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 Stage 7: In Search of Medicine Daland: Phil! Is that [you,] Phil? Phil: Boss, are you okay? Glass, Will, you’re all here[, too]! Daland: We washed up from further north of here. When we were looking for you, we found this house...we didn’t think that we’d meet you here...is Lita okay? Phil: She… (One implied exposition dump goes here.) Daland: I see. Very well. I will help as well! Phil: Thanks, boss. Thanks, everyone. Will: Don’t worry about it. Everyone’s good fellows! Glass: Will sometimes says nice things, too! Daland: Alright, you’re called Lycan, right? Can you take us to where there’s herbs? Lycan: Sure, but didn’t you guys come from the north? Didn’t you see grass that looked like a person? Daland: So that’s what it was! I did hear about something like that! Will (freaked out): Hey, we’re going back there!? Phil: What’s the matter? Daland: We were just attacked by that man-shaped plant. Phil: So that’s the danger Gin was talking about! Glass: Yeah, we got super unlucky. They can mob [people]! Lycan: They’re called Mandarins. The bigger ones can be used as antidotes. Daland: That’s “Mandragoras”. Anyway, if we don’t hurry, it’ll be bad. Phil: Lita, you’ve got to hold on until we come back!  The objective in this stage is, as far as I can tell, simply to defeat all enemies; in this process, I find out that Lycan can only attack from at least one tile away and pick up a consumable that permanently increases defense from a treasure chest to the west of the starting location. There’s a bit of dialogue when you defeat each enemy: Lycan: Hm...that’s not it! Once the last enemy falls: Lycan (smiling): That’s it! With this, we can cure any poison! Phil: Great! Let’s hurry back! Characters introduced this update:  Lycan’s father, a large, buff, bald man with an epic mustache.
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 (Back in the cabin, the Empire has caught up with our heroes.) Kiambela: You are Gin? Gin: What’s the Empire doing here? Kiambela: Someone who abandoned the Empire ten years ago has no business asking such a question; don’t you agree, General Gin? Gin: [You’re] quite knowledgeable! Kiambela: We’re looking for the girl laying in the next room. Hant! Hant: Yes[, ma’am]! (Hant leaves.) Gin: Leave her alone! She can’t even move yet! Kiambara: Didn’t I tell you it’s none of your business? (Kiambara shoots Gin, causing a pool of blood to appear beneath him; after that, Lycan runs in.) Lycan: Dad, [what] was that gunshot [about]...oh, no! D-dad! Gin (with blood seeping from his mouth): Lycan, run...hurry… Kiambara: Fall back! Leave the rest to our troops! Lycan (angry): How dare you hurt Dad! Stage 8: Explosive  The objective is simply to defeat all the enemies, and Lycan makes that easier by being able to attack through walls.  Lycan (worried): Dad! Don’t die! Dad! Gin: ….. Lycan (worried): Hold on. I’ll help you treat this wound right away. Gin: ...wait...up… Lycan (worried): …… Gin: It’s already...too late… Lycan (worried): But…! Gin: Listen well, Lycan. I once worked under Commander Paper. Glass (surprised): Commander Paper[, really]!? Phil (angry): That Commander Paper!? Gin: ...the very same. I couldn’t stand them, so I left citing the leg I lost in battle as an excuse. Heh...I was quite the bastard. I used to kill indiscriminately...this must be karma. Lycan (worried): ….. Gin: Lycan, you shouldn’t do bad things. I hope you don’t go down the same path as me. Lycan (worried): Dad! Gin: You’re called Phil, right? Phil: Yeah. Gin: Are you...planning to rescue that young lady? Phil: Of course!! Gin: The...enemy is very strong...will you still go? Phil: I’ll go no matter how strong the enemy. Gin: Then, take the sword in the shed outside! Phil: Is that [really] alright? Gin: Oh...and Lycan! Lycan (worried): ….. Gin: Leave this island...and then find [some] friends. People can’t live alone...got it, Lycan…? Ugh… Lycan (worried): Got it… Gin: Be strong...live! Lycan (worried): Dad! (Beat, implying that Gin has died.) Dalan: Phil, let’s go outside! Phil (sighing): Good idea… Lycan (yelling): Wait! Phil: ….. Lycan (yelling): I’m going with you! I hate them! I hate the people who killed Dad! Phil (sighing): Just think of it as [his] bad luck! Lycan (yelling): No! I want to [get back at] those people… Phil: You could die! Even then, would you still want to go? Lycan: Yeah! Daland: Hey! Hey...Phil! Phil: Very well! Let’s go!
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 Glass (smiling): Hey! Feels nice, doesn’t it! Phil (eyes closed): ….. Glass: What’s wrong, Phil? Why are your eyes closed? I see! You are scared! Phil (eyes closed): I-I’m not scared of such a little thing! Glass: Then open your eyes! Phil (surprised): Fine, I’ll open them!...Ack! Lycan: I knew it, you do get scared. Phil (eyes closed): No I don’t! Lycan: Okay, we’re here! Phil: Phew! Glass: So stubborn…[why won’t you admit that] you’re afraid! Phil (angry): I am not!  Stage 10: A Tour of the Town Lycan: Now what? Phil: Just what did you say to those birds to get them to take us here? Lycan: Asked them if they saw a suspicious trio; then they brought us here. Glass: Hey, isn’t this Slock Woods? Phil: That’s right! Once we get past here, we should be able to reach the capitol. Glass: Then, let’s go! Phil: Let’s, those people might be in the capitol! Glass (surprised): Hold on, I think someone’s there! Phil (angry): Who[‘s there]!? (A blonde character wearing a cape appears and approaches the party.) Kite: Hey~ where are you folks going? Lycan: We’re about to take down our foes! Kite: Take down [what] foes? Phil: No, uh...we’re on a trip. Lycan (angry): We’re going to take down our foes! Glass (smiling): Um, more like, we’re going to Mr. Ourfoe’s house to play! Phil: Yes, that’s it! Kite: Does this ‘Mr. Ourfoe’ live in the capitol? Glass: Y-yes! Kite: I wish to go to the capitol [as well], but I got lost. What a pain. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. Phil: I’m Phil. This is Glass. And then...why are you pouting[, Lycan]? Lycan” We are going to take down our foes. Phil: In other words, Mr. Ourfoe’s… Lycan (angrily): No! Glass: Oh, it doesn’t matter! This kid here’s Lycan. Kite: Is that so? I’m Kite. I may not look it, but I’m the best dancer around! Glass (smiling): A dancer? Awesome! I wish I could put on some pretty clothes and go dancing! Kite (smiling): I’m sure you’d look amazing. Glass (smiling): Oh, really? Phil: Well, then, let’s hurry onto Mr. Ourfoe’s house! Lycan: We’re going to take down our foe!! Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes There is an untranslatable dad-joke-tier pun in the exchange between Kite and the party involving homophones and the occasionally ambiguous way you can break sentences apart in both Japanese and Chinese.  Kite is a dancer, and like dancers who have shown up previously, give extra turns to units who have already acted. The hidden treasures are 1000g (to the west under the unit visible in the screencap) and a consumable that increases physical attack (to the northeast under the flowers visible in the screencap). Going west triggers additional ambushes, so position your units carefully.  There is a shop to the northwest of the starting location (the unit occupying the shop is marked with a flag in the previous screencap) and offers the sword upgrade Phil already has if he picked up the treasure earlier, a spear upgrade for Lycan, and Herbs and Whiskeys. The stage only ends once a unit moves onto the city tile. Phil: Made it. This is the capitol, where our foe, er, rather, Mr. Ourfoe lives. Kite (smiling): Good! Let’s hurry up and go in! Characters introduced this update:  A dancer who joins the party on a whim.
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 Kiambela: [Now that] work is done, maybe we can go on vacation...huh? You two, hurry up and hide for a minute. Sirutan/Hant: Eh? Kiambela (angry): Just hide already! (The camera pans down to show the party coming into town before panning back up.) Sirutan: Those guys are [the escapees]…? Kiambela: Yes, those are the ones. Hant: Is that for real? Kiambela: Sirutan, go back to the castle and get [some] troops. Sirutan: What? Kiambela: Idiot! The opportunity to get a promotion is right in front of us. What are you waiting for? Go! Sirutan (in English even in the original): Yes, sir~! Kiambela: Listen, do it secretly! If you get discovered, I won’t let you off [easily]! (Back to our heroes.) Glass (breaking out in a cold sweat): Finally made it here. Will: Indeed we have! How bold of us to come straight to the enemy stronghold. Phil: Yeah, and I didn’t think we’d make it here so quickly. Kite: Is it our foe? Phil: N-no, it’s Mr. Ourfoe! Kite: Ah, yes. So where’s this Mr. Ourfoe’s house? Phil: Lycan, do you remember where it is? Lycan: ……  Phil: Why are you pouting? Glass: By the way, Kite, was there something you wanted to do? Kite: Oh, me? I just wanted to take a look around the capitol. Glass (surprised): What? That’s it? Kite: Yup! My dream has been to come to the capitol and sightsee. Lycan: What a petty dream. Kite: What do you mean [by that]? Lycan: [Are you saying] it isn’t? Glass: Okay, okay, calm down, you two! Kiambela (from offscreen): That’s enough blather! Phil (yelling): Who[‘s there]!? Lycan (angry): You’re--!? Kiambela: We shall bury you here. Lycan (angry): You’re dad’s murderers! Phil (yelling): Where’s Lita! Kiambela: Unfortunately, that little lady is sleeping in a special room in the castle! Kite: Hey! Who are those people? Lycan (angry): They’re dad’s murderers! Kite: Ah, that’s Mr. Ourfoe? Kamila: What nonsense are you spouting? Everyone! Dispose of them all! Stage 11: Large Prey  I have no idea if there’s any hidden treasures on this map and I don’t particularly care to go looking.  There’s a shop to the north of the bridge closest to the party’s starting location; it sells the same spear Lycan already has if you bought it from the previous shop, an upgrade for Phil, an upgrade for Glass, and Whiskeys. The stage ends as soon as anyone targets Hant, Kiambela, or Sirutan: Kiambela (angry): How dare you hurt my underling! Phil: It’s your turn, buddy! Hant: If you’re any good, bring it! Sirutan: Don’t compare us to the riff raff! Kiambela: Sirutan, Hant, run away! Sirutan: Why? Kiambela: You’re so stupid! What does “[your] life” mean! Hant: Life means staying around “to eat more meals”. Kiambela (angry): Idiot! Life is the basis of all beings! Get out of here! Sirutan/Hant: Ok~ (The quirky miniboss squad disappears.) Lycan (angry): Wait! Phill (yelling): Hold on! It’s dangerous to give chase! Lycan (sad): But… Glass: No worries, don’t freak out. Kite: [Are you] going to the castle? Phil: Yup. Let’s go!
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 Stage 12: Castle Gate Glass: What should we do, Phil? Lycan: If we’re going to save Miss Lita, I’d like to help as well. Kite: I don’t know what you’re talking about… Phil: Sorry, Kite, we don’t have time to explain in detail, but we’re enemies of the Empire. Kite: Wow, that sounds fun! Phil (shocked): What!? Kite: Isn’t it? How many times could [someone] run into such dramatic events in [their] lifetime? Phil: Kite, if you want to leave, now’s [your only] chance. Will: Then I’ll take your place… Daland: You can’t. Will (shocked): How could you… Kite: Please! Let me join you! Phil: But… Kite: No [if, ands, or] buts, I’m going with you no matter what!  The trees in the middle hide ambushes, and the enemies aggro from across the moat, so move carefully. If you didn’t pick up or buy the weapon upgrade for Phil, the enemies here have a chance of dropping them. The battle ends as soon as the miniboss guarding the way forward is defeated. Phil: Okay! Let’s go! Kite: Though I know you’re enemies of the Empire, but [what I don’t get is] what is your goal in coming here? Phil: Actually… (Cue one implied exposition dump.) Kite: I see, so Phill is [doing this] to save a girl named Lita! Do you like her a lot or what? Phil (blushing): N-no, not at all… Kite (smiling): You’re blushing. I’ve got what you’re thinking pegged, don’t I! Phil (blushing): No...anyway, we’d best hurry. Kite: Hehe, you’re [cute when you’re] playing dumb. dotchan fucked around with this message at 19:08 on Aug 10, 2021 |
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 Phil: We got past [the gate] quite easily… Kite: So where’s the girl called Lita? Daland: Those three [we fought earlier] said [she was] in the special room. Glass: Then let’s go looking at that ‘special room’!  (Lita wakes up just as Merevil and Chrom enter the room where she is being kept prisoner. She gets out of bed to look at her captors.) Lita (angry): Who[‘s there]!? Merevil: So you’re Lita… Lita (surprised): How do you know my name? Who are you? Merevil: I’m Merevil. I’ve herald you’re with a group of willful [idiots]! Lita (angry): !! What did you do to everyone!? (Chrom takes a step forward.) Lita (angry): Don’t come any closer! (A generic soldier comes in.) Soldier: Oh, no! Prisoner 1201 has been found in the castle courtyard! Merevil: Oh, Lita, it looks like your friends have arrived! Lita (surprised): Phil!? (Lita runs to the window.) Merevil: Let them in, then surround them quietly, cutting off their retreat. (The soldier leaves.) Merevil: Has the transport ship been prepared? Chrom: Yes, we can set out at any time. Merevil: Once you take care of these rats, let this girl witness the results, so she doesn’t dare escape again…I will head to Sardis first. Bring her here shortly after. Chrom: Understood. (Merevil leaves and Chrom walks up behind Lita, who turns around.) Chrom: Hurry up and get over here. Lita (angry): D-don’t come any closer!  Phil: How should we get in? (Suddenly, a large number of troops have appeared on all sides of the party.) Glass (angry): W-what? What’s up with [all] these people? Kite: Looks like we’ve been surrounded. (The gate opens, and as the party turns around to look, Merevil walks out.) Phil (angry): Who are you!? Merevil: Hurry up and deal with these rats! Soldiers: Yes[, sir]! (Merevil leaves.) Glass: Let’s hurry up and defeat them, find Lita, and get out of here! (At that very moment, Lita runs out of the gate.) Phil: ?...Lita! Lita (surprised): !...Phil? Phil! Chrom (offscreen, angry): Still haven’t given up yet, little girl?...eh? (Chrom runs in.) Chrom (angry): O-oh no...come here, little girl! Lita (angry): No! Let go of me! Chrom (angry): Ack, ow! What are you doing? Don’t bite my hand, little girl! Let go! (Lita runs away from Chrom and towards Phil.) Chrom (angry): O-oh no! Lita (happy): Phil! Phil: Sorry for being late. Lita: No, it’s alright. Phil: Are you crying? Lita: ….. Phil: No crying [now]! Lita: Okay, I won’t cry. Kite: What a kiss-up! Phil (blushing): Wh-what are you talking about? Chrom (angry): What are you doing? Hurry up and deal with them! Phil: Lita, can you run? Lita: Uh huh! (Chrom walks forward.) Chrom (angry): Capture the girl alive! Kill all of the rest! Phil (determined): Everyone, let’s get out of here! Stage 13: Reunion  Lita rejoins the party at level 15, so she’s a bit squishy and there are ambushes in the south and southeast. The stage only ends once a unit makes it to the southern gate: Phil (determined): Alright, we made it out of the castle gates!
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 Stage 14: Escape Glass (worried): If we don’t hurry, they’ll catch up [to us]. Kite: There’s also many monsters here. If we don’t hurry, it’ll go badly. Lycan (happy): Hey, this is pretty tasty! Glass: Ick, you’d eat that kind of thing? Even Will wouldn’t eat that… Will (angry): What do you mean by that! Lita: I...I don’t think this is the time for jokes… Lycan (angry): I’m not joking. This is really tasty! Daland: This isn’t time for chatting. Let’s get out of here before the [enemy] troops catch up!  Starting on Turn 3, enemy troops spawn in from the starting location and 3~4 waves of reinforcements will continue to spawn in every other turn. The first time this happens, Daland says: “Look, here they come.” Glass needs to babysit the vanguard so I only kill the first two waves of troops and then start running away from the additional reinforcements; fortunately, the AI pathing is not too bright and these troops tend to get stuck quite a bit. The treasures are as follows: the first patch of flowers has a weapon upgrade for Daland; the patch of flowers to the north of the objective town has 1000g (plus the entire upper left corner is full of ambushes) and another secret treasure chest with a consumable that increases physical attack; and the patch of flowers to the west has a consumable that increases agility. The stage ends as soon as any unit enters the town in the upper left corner of the map (occupied by a wolf in the screenshot): Lita: Oh, the sun is setting… Phil: Lita, your complexion looks good, what a relief. Weren’t you scared? Lita: No, I knew you’d come and save me, Phil, that’s why I wasn’t scared. Phil: What a beautiful sunset. Lita: Yeah! Phil: Lita, I made a promise to my deceased comrades to defeat the empire and create a peaceful country without war... Lita (blushing): ….. Phil: Lita, if...you could help me when the time comes...I’d be very happy. Lita: ….. Phil (happy): Ah! What a beautiful sunset! Kite: How long are those two going to keep watching the sunset? Glass (angry): If we don’t hurry into town, we’re going to have to sleep in the streets! Phil: Never mind them, let’s go! Glass (sticking out her tongue): You’re right, let’s go! Phil (blushing): H-hold up, we’re coming, we’re coming. Lita (happy): *giggles* Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes In the Tale of Genji, Princess Rojo confesses her love for Genji by telling him that she would always treasure the time she spent watching the moon with him; due to this (and the general association of the moon with romance), Japanese writer Natsume Soseki suggested “the moon sure looks beautiful tonight” as a way to translate “I love you” from English as he believed Japanese people would never be so direct (another writer contemporary to Soseki suggested: “I would die for you.”). In saying “what a beautiful sunset” (twice, even) and inviting Lita to be part of his future, Phil has basically propositioned Lita for marriage already and Lita, if she hasn’t accepted this proposition, is at least actively thinking about doing so.
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 Glass (angry): Why come to a pub? Phil: What do you want to drink, everyone? Glass (angry): What’s with this relaxed attitude! What if the empire catches up to us while we waste time here!? Phil: Nobody could guess that we’d be in a place like this! Daland: Glass is right, but everyone’s tired. It’s fine to take a break… Glass (angry): Not you, too, boss. Phil: It should be fine now that we’ve made it here, the empire’s troops wouldn’t chase this far. Glass (angry): You’re too naive… Kite (smiling): I want to drink something alcoholic. Glass (angry): Even Kite, too… Will (happy): I’d rather have something good to eat. Kite (smiling): Milk would be fine for a kid like you. Phil (happy): That’s right! It’s why I’d like to have beer--no, [I mean] milk. Lycan (happy): Me too! Lita (happy): I would like to have milk as well. Daland: Water is fine for me. Glass (angry): Honestly, boss! Where are we supposed to stay tonight? I don’t want do sleep outside! Kite: The inn is on the second floor. Glass (angry): I...don’t care [any more]...boss, [gimme] whiskey!! Daland: Hey, now! Whiskey’s a bit much, isn’t it? Glass (angry): I don’t care. Don’t tell me what to do! Will (happy): It’ll be fine if [she only gets] a small glass. Glass (angry): Oh, shut up! Kite (smiling): Ah~it feels nice. I’d like to dance. Glass (angry): ….. (Kite jumps on the table and begins spinning in place, until…) Lita (blushing): It’s getting crazier and crazier. Phil: Lita? Lita (blushing): Hm? What [is it]? Phil: To be honest, we’d like to go to the village where Lita was born. Lita (blushing): To Roland Village…? Phil: Yeah! I [just] don’t know if the village would accept unwelcome guests like us who escaped from the Empire. Lita: No problem! Everyone would welcome you--dad, the people at the monastery, and Mr. Roberts, too. Not only does Mr. Roberts know magic, he knows everything, too, and he’s the village doctor. Phil: ….. Lita: What’s wrong? Phil: It’s nothing...just that you look so happy when you’re talking about them. I truly admire that about [you,] Lita. Lita (surprised): [You] admire [me]? Why? Phil: We’ve hurt who knows how many others around us for our own survival. Though [I] have companions now, before this I’ve never seen anyone talk so happily. Lita: ...that’s not Phil’s fault… (Suddenly, the music stops playing.) Kite: What! Why stop the music just when I’m having a good time dancing? Daland (angry): Who[‘s there]!? (Shuudo comes in from the doorway on the right.) Kite: Who are you? Shuudo: It’s me, you fugitives, and Monster 111! Phil: You [again]!? Will (shocked): Oh, the guard from before! Glass (sticking out her tongue): What a difficult [customer]! Shuudo: I’m not just difficult! Kite: Looks like there’s no use in running away. Shuudo: Sorry, Monster 111--no, Kite--you will die here. Will (shocked): What? Just what is going on [here]? Shuudo (laughing): Of all the people to follow [around], [you] pick the fugitives; there’s no more obvious group than that! Daland (angry): What’s going on. Talk! Shuudo: Fine. That 111 over there--I mean, Kite--she’s the 111th monster created by the Empire. But she didn’t appreciate the strength given to her and instead escaped from the base. That’s all the chatting for now. It’s time to send you on your way. By the way, that girl has to come with us. Phil (angry): [I] will never hand Lita over to you! Kite, is what that guy said all true? Kite: It’s true. (Kite gets on the ground and spins in place, causing wings and horns to appear on her head; her portrait also reflects this change from this point forward.) Shuudo: [You’ve] finally shown [your] real self. Kite (angry): People like you don’t understand what it’s like to have been made into a tool for murder… Shuudo: It’s not my problem! Come, my underlings! Stage 15: [The] Succubus’ Sadness  Kite’s class has changed to “Bat Demon Woman” and her level has gone back to 1 but she can still give extra turns to friendly units and her stats haven’t changed. Targeting Shuudo for the first time gets some dialogue: Shuudo: It looks like it wasn’t just by luck that [you] managed to escape here, but it’d go better for you if I defeated you right here. Lycan (angry): What nonsense are you saying! Shuudo: It’d be easier for you if you fell here, rather than continuing your arduous escape. Have at you! The battle ends as soon as Shuudo falls. Shuudo: Not bad! Phil: We won’t run away [from the likes of you]. Shuudo: Then, this is where I take my leave. Will (angry): Hold it! [We’re] not going to let you off easily this time! Kite: Forget it. Let him go. Glass (surprised): What? Daland (angry): Kite, do you realize what you’re saying? Kite: If he tries to kill me or Phill again, I’ll kill him. But letting him go now will truly be his misfortune. Phil: What do you mean? Kite: It’s like this. He’s already attacked us several times, but failed each time, right? Their leader isn’t the kind of person to be that forgiving. Glass (surprised): Wow~ Kite sure is scary! Kite: Didn’t that guy just say ‘show your true self’? Phil (curious): So this is what the real Kite is like? Kite: I don’t really want to think about which one is the real me, especially since [this me] was created just to kill. (An awkward silence descends on the party; Lycan takes this opportunity to yawn and stretch.) Lycan: I’m sleepy. Kite (smiling): It is indeed time for little kids to go to sleep….even so, it’s already dawn. Lycan (angry): Hmph! I’m not a kid! Kite: But after what just happened, we can no longer stay here. Daland: That means...there’s no time to rest! Glass (angry): Oh, man! [We’re] so unlucky! Lita (thoughtful): Say, it shouldn’t be too far to get to Roland Village from here, right? Kite: This is the town of Kota so...hm. 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 Stage 16: To Roland Village… Kite: Roland Village is just past this mountain. Will: That reminds me, once we get to Roland, there’ll be good things to eat, won’t there? Daland: Don’t ask me. Hm...is something wrong, Glass? Glass: It’s very cold up in [these] mountains, and I don’t endure the cold well. Lycan, can’t you talk to birds? Lycan (adamant): No way! Those birds feel cold, too. Daland: Fairies can’t stay in cold places! Will (laughing): Nope, Glass just has personal reasons for not doing it! Glass (angry): Will, what are you laughing at? Hey, Lycan, you won’t do it no matter what? Lycan (angry): No! Glass (angry): [So] stingy! Phil, why do you look like you’re relieved? Phil (blushing): Ack! No, of course I think it’s a shame. Anyway, let’s hurry on over!  Both of the hidden treasures on this map contain the consumable that increase dexterity and contain ambushes as well. The battle ends once you defeat the units at the northwest corner. Daland: To think that the Empire would be here as well… Phil: I have a bad feeling about this...
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 Daland: Glass, are you okay? Glass (angry): Don’t treat me like an idiot; I’ve battled with the Empire, too! Will (happy): It’s fine if you can talk like that! ??? (no visible portrait): Who are you people? Glass (angry): Phil, did you just make a weird sound? Phil (confused): No… Glass (surprised): Then, was it Lita? Lita (blushing): No, I didn’t say anything! ???: Leave this place! Glass (angry): It has to be Lycan talking, [then,] right? Lycan (irritated): I didn’t say anything! Will (shocked): Are you okay, Glass? Glass (angry): Then, is it Kite? Kite: What? Glass (angry): How strange...just who is it? Phil (curious): Glass, are you really okay? Glass (angry): I wanna ask [the same of] you guys! Why can’t you hear that sound? ???: Only you can hear my voice, and only fairies like you can see me! Glass (surprised): Why? ???: I am a fairy who lives on this mountain. Glass: A fairy? Phil (concerned): Just what is the matter, Glass? ???: Leave our sacred grounds! Glass (angry): By what authority do you say that? ???: These are my sacred grounds. I shall never allow you to take another step closer! Glass (angry): That’s a pain, because we wish to reach Roland Village, which is at the foot of these mountains. ???: Then...die here! (The camera pans to the left and a large number of fairies spawn in.) Phil (angry): Are these folks minions of the Empire as well!? Kite: Doesn’t look like it… Fairy (angry): I do not permit you to take another step! Kite: Glass, was that the voice you heard? Glass (surprised): Yeah! Fairy (angry): Return our treasure! Phil (angry): What are you talking about! Fairy (angry): Give it back! Kite (angry): What a noisy woman. Fairy (angry): How dare you! Glass (breaking out in a cold sweat): Wait!...just what are you trying to say to us? Fairy (angry): ...our sacred grounds… Glass (surprised): [What] sacred grounds? Fairy (angry): Those humans…! Phil (confused): ? Fairy (angry): I won’t let you get away with this! Phil (angry): Watch out, they’re attacking! Stage 17: Where the Fairies Live  The sides of the bridge are not considered walkable tiles, making the tops and bottoms a one-tile wide “corridor” that slows down traversal. The fairies past the bridge attack twice each and can counterattack from ranged (also twice), so position Phil and Lita carefully. The battle ends once the farthest left fairy is defeated: Phil (sighs): It feels like we did something bad… Kite: It’s not our fault that those women attacked us with those ridiculous words. Lita (sighs): Humans must have destroyed the mountain, so we… Kite: It’s the Empire, isn’t it? But we don’t have anything to do with that. Glass: ...seems quite complicated! Phil: Anyway, what’s most important for us is to get to Roland Village. If the Empire’s reach has really extended this far... Daland (yelling): No way! Kite (yelling): Hurry! We’re almost at Roland Villange! Characters introduced this update:  The fairy who guards the mountain that overshadows Roland Village, claiming it to be sacred ground.dotchan fucked around with this message at 08:34 on Aug 14, 2021 |
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 Will (happy): Finally made it. Glass (surprised): Strange...why is it so quiet? Daland (angry): The house over there has even fallen over...just what happened? (Lita comes in from the right side of the screen.) Phil (worried): How is it? Lita (worried): It’s weird...there isn’t anybody in the village. ???: You finally showed up. Looks like it was worth the wait. Phil (confused): ? (The camera pans down to show Chrom flanked by two soldiers.) Phil (angry): You are… Will (angry): You again… Kite (angry): What a creep. Chrom: You stupid rebels, you’re wanted for execution. Daland: Don’t boast. You’ve tried to kill us several times, but have yet to succeed. Kite (angry): That’s right! If you have some way of dealing with us, bring it! Chrom: I won’t sink to your level, but that’s as far as your big words go. I will only let Lita and that brat live. Lycan (angry): Hey! I’m not a kid! Chrom: Shut up! I’ll turn you into a monster like Kite. Lita (angry): You...my home...and everyone… Chrom: Now they’re probably working hard in our base. Hey, listen! Capture that little girl and that brat. Kill the rest! Phil (angry): Looks like there’s no choice but to deal with him thoroughly! Kite (angry): That’s right! Will: I wanna eat a good meal soon! Chrom: Heheheh! These are my masterpieces. I live it to their strength! (Chrom disappears.) Daland (angry): [He’s] disappeared!? Kite: He’s decided to go to the peanut gallery!? Phil (angry): Come out! I’ll deal with you! Stage 18: Empty Village  As far as I can tell, this map has no secrets, but it is possible to get swarmed, so advance carefully. The battle ends as soon as the yellow monster at the bottom center is defeated: Phil: Finally defeated all of them. Lita (eyes closed): … (Lita lies down.) Phil (worried): What’s the matter, Lita? Lita (eyes closed): ...a bit dizzy… (An old man comes in from the top of the screen.) Roberts: *sighs* I wasn’t able to make it...though I heard from elsewhere that Roland Village was attacked, I didn’t think it’d be like this… Phil (curious): Who are you? Roberts: Don’t you know me? How ignorant. Could that young maiden be...oh! Is that Lita? Phil (curious): So you know Lita! Just who are you? Roberts: I am the famous [yet] mysterious… Glass (angry): What a suspicious old man. You claim to be famous, but that clearly isn’t true! Roberts: What did you say! I am… Lita (surprised): Roberts, is that you…? Phil (surprised): You are…!? Roberts (grinning): That’s right! Thanks to my dedication, I’ve reached the realm of a sage. Lita (eyes closed): Urk…! Roberts: Have you fallen ill? Allow me to make a diagnosis! Daland: ‘Diagnosis’? Did you claim to be a sage? Roberts: [Because] I’m a doctor. I treated the sick in this village. Phil: But you can’t possibly be making your diagnosis here, could you? Robert: Of course I have a clinic in the back, idiot. Characters introduced this update:  A self proclaimed great sage who also acted as Roland Village’s doctor.
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 Roberts: This is… Daland: Is it some difficult-to-cure illness? Roberts: No, just a minor cold. Will (angry): You made it sound like the end of the world, and it only turns out to be a minor cold!? Roberts: Don’t say that. Haven’t you heard that all illnesses start as ‘a minor cold’? Phil (concerned): So what are we supposed to do!? Roberts: [Give her] plenty of rest and nutrition. Daland: That’s just common sense we all know, but if we linger too long, the Empire’s hounds will catch up again. Will: Gramps, aren’t you a sage? If that’s true, can’t you make some sort of special medicine or something? Roberts: Don’t call me ‘gramps’! Phil: Can you or not? Roberts: To make especially effective medicine, it needs Mandragora roots and only from those of especially good quality. Glass: You don’t mean… Phil (shocked): Those weird guys again[, huh]! Roberts: You have to get some no matter what. Phil! Go bring some back! Phil: Got it. I’ll go right away.  Stage 19: Curing Colds With Mandragoras Kite: Are those Mandragoras? Phil: They don’t look scary, but they’re actually pretty strong, so be careful!  As far as I can tell, the objective of this map is just to defeat all enemies; until that happens, Phil will say: “Hm, this doesn’t look to be the one” as each enemy falls. The hidden treasure is an item that increases physical attack.  The store at the east end of the map sells weapon upgrades for Phil and Will, as well as curatives; I buy the upgrades and a 5-pack of each of the curatives. The stage ends once the last Mandragora dies. Phil: Great! This is the one! Kite: Yup, this is it. (One scene change later, the party has reassembled at Roberts’ cabin.) Roberts: This is it. Good work. Phil: [Lita] will make a full recovery with this, right? Roberts: Of course. Phil: Then I leave it up to you. Roberts: You must be tired as well! There’s an empty room in the back, take a good rest!
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(That night…) Lycan (over a dark screen): ….. Kite (over a dark screen): What’s the matter? Lycan (over a dark screen): I need to pee! Kite (over a dark screen): The room is very dark, be careful. (Beat.) Lycan (over a dark screen): Oh no! Phil (over a dark screen): Why are you yelling [like that] in the middle of the night? Lycan (over a dark screen): Lita and gramps...are gone! Phil (over a dark screen): What did you say!? (Back in the cabin, the bed is now empty; one scene change later, the party is assembled outside in the village.) Lycan: Yo! I’ll go on ahead and search. Phil: Sure, let’s split up to look! ???: Don’t waste your time. (The cameras pan to the left, revealing that Lita and Rogers have been captured by the Empire.) Kiambela: Lita is in our hands now. Phil (worried): Lita! Dr. Roberts! Lycan (angry): You murderers! Lita (eyes closed): ….. Roberts: F-forgive me...I allowed Lita to be caught and held hostage… Kiambela: Haha, what a big softie! I guess we’ll take you with us, even if you are an old geezer! Roberts: Don’t call me ‘geezer’! ???: Wait! Let go of that girl! Sirutan: Who’s there? Come out! (Chulpan comes in from the north.) Kiambela: Oh? Is that a paladin? Chulpan (angry): Let go of Lita and the doctor! And hand over the sword you stole from the monastery! Sirutan: No, we must use that to revive the underground kingdom. Phil: [What] underground kingdom? Hant (smug): Yup. We’ve gotten this jewel from that mountain over there, so everything’s okay now. Lita (angry): I knew it...you are the people who destroyed the mountain. Kiambela: We will surely take your heads today. Hant (smug): Kiambela! Please leave these folks to me! I am now invincible. Kiambela: That’s Hant for you! I leave things up to you. Phil (angry): Don’t go! Let Lita go! Hant (angry): Hey! Now I’ll deal with you. I won’t hold back! Phil (angry): Dammit...boss! Let’s chase after those fellows! Daland (determined): Very well! Will: I’ll go as well. Hant (angry): Humph, how sneaky! Then kill the rest! Phil (angry): Bring it! Stage 20: The Terrifying Mechanical Weapon  Chulpan, like Lycan, can only attack from ranged but he can also heal from both melee and ranged; furthermore, his sprite has wings, but what that means for his movement will have to wait until I get to a map with water tiles. Meanwhile, I feed most of the kills to Chulpan because he joins the party at level 24 and the average is closer to 30. Hant taunts the party upon attacking or being attacked for the first time: Hant: Hahaha...this peerless mechanical weapon was made especially for me by Kiambela!  Hant can attack and counterattack from melee and ranged, the latter of which can doublehit. I let Chulpan have the last hit: Hant (angry): H-how...did I lose? Phil: Let’s hurry and meet up with the boss! Chulpan: Just who are you? Oh, pardon me. I am Chulpan, of this village’s monastery. Phil: It’s like this… (One implied exposition dump went here.) Chulpan: I see...then I have to thank you. Phil (sighs): But they still have Lita… Chulpan: Then let’s hurry and give chase to those fellows. It may be sudden, but would you allow me to accompany you? Phil: Of course! Please join us. Chulpan: If we don’t hurry, those fellows might unlock the mystery of the underground kingdom. Kite: So what’s this ‘underground kingdom’ about, anyway? Those guys also talked about it. Chulpan: I don’t know the exact details myself, [but] those guys seem to have captured Lita for [reasons related to] the underground kingdom. Phil (curious): How is Lita involved? Chulpan: In the bloodline of our mayor, a child with special powers is born each generation. Glass (surprised): So Lita has [those] ‘special powers’, then? Kite: But she doesn’t look to have such powers? Chulpan: This has been in legends and myths [for quite a while], so I don’t know how believable it is… Phil (curious): Then what’s with the sword and the gemstone? Chulpan: That sword is supposedly the one King Arc used long ago...and that gemstone is “Samuel’s Moon”. Glass (surprised): “Samuel’s”...ehh? Chulpan: It’s the world’s largest gemstone...that’s all I know about it. Phil (curious): Why do those guys want to revive the underground kingdom? Chulpan: The underground kingdom...or, rather, the Sardis Kingdom, was once a prosperous country. The legend about it goes something like this...the “Silver Wings” were in the Sardis Kingdom. When the Silver Wings take flight, the sky will fall, burn the world, and envelop it in darkness. Kite: Sounds terrifying…[so] just what are those “Silver Wings”? Chulpan: Unfortunately, I don’t know the details, either. By the way, shouldn’t we get going? Phil: Alright! Let’s head out, everyone! Kite: Off to save [your] beloved Lita? Phil (blushing): W-what are you talking about? Characters introduced this update:  - a Paladin who chased the recurring miniboss squad to the village after they raided a nearby monastery and stole some sort of MacGuffin that will be plot relevant later.
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 Roberts: Oh, dear…! Weren’t you coming to save us? Daland (sad): How embarrassing. By the time I realized it, [we] were already completely surrounded. Will: Don’t worry, boss! I’m sure Phil will come save us. Shuudo (disheveled and dispirited): Don’t keep your hopes up. I’ll bet by tomorrow, someone will have become the raw materials for [some] new monsters… Will (angry): Why are you jinxing us like that, especially after chasing us all this time? Aren’t you afraid that I’d beat you bloody [and bruised]? Daland (angry): Will, stop! Shuudo (disheveled and dispirited): No need. I’m a samurai, too. Now that things have gotten to this point, I’ll just commit seppuku! Daland (angry): Idiot...who would throw their life away so easily? Shuudo (disheveled and dispirited): But… Daland (angry): Anyway, don’t do anything stupid. Roberts: That reminds me, how is Lita’s condition? Lita: Thanks to you, the fever seems to have gone down. Roberts: Is that so? How wonderful. Daland (sad): So now what do we do… (A blond man comes in from the north end of the prison.) Heath: Hey...is anyone there? Daland: Who’s there? Heath: I’m here to save you. I’ll open the door right now. Daland (yelling): That voice...Heath, is that you? Heath: You still remember me, boss? What an honor. (Heath opens the cell door.) Daland: [So] you’re still alive, Heath. Lita (surprised): ...you know each other? Daland: He was in the rebellion with me three years ago...Phil probably doesn’t know [him, though]. Heath: We can reminisce later! If we don’t hurry on out of here, that creep Chrom will turn us into monsters. Chrom: Who are you calling a creep? (Chrom comes in from the right side of the map.) Heath (breaking out in a cold sweat): Oh, no! We’ve been discovered! Chrom: You’re not even worth turning into monsters. I’ll deal with you right here[, right now]. Stage 21: Jailbreakers  The objective of this map is for any unit to reach the stairs (marked by the cursor in the screencap). Heath, like Phil, uses swords and can only attack from ranged; Shuudo, meanwhile, is also a strictly melee attacker but he uses katanas; finally, Roberts can only attack from ranged (unless Lita passes him her fire rod), but he can heal from either melee or ranged. Heath: Hey, there are stairs here. Lita (sighs): I hope Phil and the others are okay... Characters introduced this update:  - a former rebel compelled by the Empire to work heavy labor, but has since made an escape.
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 Stage 22: Tracking Team Phil: Is this really the way to the [enemy] base, Kite? Kite: From what I remember, all you need to do is get past these mountains and you’ll reach Sardis Base. Phil: No matter what, I’m sure we’ll receive a warm welcome. Kite: Somehow I can’t get too worked up about that…  Chulpan has to walk on solid ground like the non-winged units, but Kite can fly. The treasure chests on this map contain a consumable that permanently increases physical attack and a weapon upgrade for Lycan. The stage ends as soon as all enemies are defeated.
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 Glass: Isn’t this a town? Phil: Huh, so it is! Glass (angry): What do you mean, ‘huh, so it is’? You still owe me for the last time [we were in a town]! Phil: I didn’t say I wanted to take a break or anything...I was only wondering if there was anything we needed. Glass (angry): Then hurry up and buy what you want! Phil: You don’t need to be that upset, either! Glass (angry): I’m not upset! (A hooded figure runs in from the north end of the map before collapsing onto the ground; a man gives chase.) Shop Owner: Don’t run, you bastard! (As the figure gets back up, the shop owner begins beating on them.) Shop Owner: If you want to eat bread, then buy some with money! (Glass approaches the disturbance.) Glass (angry): Hey! Stop! Shop Owner: What did you say? Who are you [to order me around like that, anyway]? Glass (angry): I said ‘stop’; is there something wrong with that? Shop Owner: Oho~ how brave of you! Phil (angry): Glass, forget it! Shop Owner: Very well, why don’t you pay for this? Glass (angry): What? Chump change like that, I’ll pay! Hey, Phil! Phil (curious): Huh? Glass (angry): Give this rear end in a top hat his money! Phil (curious): You’re asking me to do it? Glass (angry): Who else am I going to ask? Phil (sighs): Got it...what bad luck. (Phil walks up to the shop owner and money is implied to have changed hands.) Shop Owner: So long as I get the money, I’m not going to complain. Hey, you, eat this bread [and scram]! (The shop owner leaves.) Glass (going up to the figure): Hey! Are you okay? (A soldier comes in from the north.) Soldier: I hear there’s a thief, where are they [now]? Glass: Don’t worry about it, it’s been taken care of. Soldier: What…? Oh, you’re--the fugitives! Glass (surprised): Oh...oops! Stage 23: The Women’s Decisive Battle Glass (angry): Aw, man! How did things end up like this? Phil (sighs): What bad luck.  This is a much simpler battle than the size of the map suggests, as all you need to do is defeat all of the enemies.  There’s a shop that sells stat-boosting items and revives; I buy a 5-pack of the latter. The battle ends as soon as the last enemy is defeated. Glass (breaking out in a cold sweat): Phew...oh, where’d that kid go? Kite: Over here, they’ve passed out. Phil: Let’s move them somewhere to rest first.  Glass (angry): Why are you staring at me [like that]? Phil (curious): Hm? Glass (angry): This person is a woman! Phil: Of course I know that. Glass: Then would you guys go outside for a bit? Lycan: Why? Glass (angry): Idiot! When treating [her], [I’ll] have to take off [her] clothes, got it? Now get out! Phil: Alright, let us know once you’re done. (One fade-out/fade-in later…) Lycan (angry): So slow! Phil (curious): Oh, so this is the person [who caused the disturbance] just then? Glass: Yeah. She sure cleaned up into a really beautiful person! Lycan: ….. Phil (curious): Something the matter, Lycan? Kite: Have you been attracted to her charm? Lycan (angry): Not at all! Kite: I know, this is the first time Lycan’s seen a mature woman, so...you’ve become spellbound. Lycan (angry): N-not at all! Glass: Let’s not joke around for now... (to the woman) what’s your name? Elena (sad): I’m called Elena. Sorry for the trouble. Kite: Why did you steal the bread? Elena (sad): Because I...wish to die. Glass (surprised): What? Elena (yelling): I don’t want to live [anymore]! (Beat.) Phil: *chuckles* Elena (yelling): Is something strange [about that]? Phil: If you have the strength to yell that loudly, then you’re not checking out [any time soon], am I right? Elena (sad): ….. Phil: Sorry, [but] we’re in a hurry, so we’re leaving. Kite: That’s right, we’re going to start a fight with the people at Sardis Base. Elena: What did you say? Phil (yelling): Kite! Elena (sad): I...I know a bit about Sardis Base...they make monsters for the Empire there… Phil: Aw, man...just pretend I didn’t say anything (surprised) ...eh? Elena (sad): Um...I… Kite: Is there something you wanted to say? Elena (urgent): You’re the rebel army fighting against the Empire, right? Please take me with you! Glass: Is there some reason [you want to come with us]? Elena (sad): Three years ago...me and Heath went to the dojo as usual… Phil (curious): [Who’s] Heath? [And what] dojo? Elena (sad): Heath is my fiance. Kite: Did you say ‘fiance’? Lycan, don’t be [too] sad! Lycan (angry): Shut up! Chulpan: So what’s with the dojo? Elena (sad): Though me and Heath were from different schools--I am skilled with a bow, Heath a swordsman--we were still very good training partners. Kite: Where’s Heath now? Elena (sad): He was captured. Glass: By who? Elena (sad): By the Empire. I hear he’s being forced into labor in a base nearby. I’ve tried to rescue him many times, but failed as many times. As soon as I think about how he may have already been killed...it makes me want to give up… Kite: So that’s why you want to die, huh? Elena (worked up): Please, take me with you! I have confidence in my archery; I won’t give you trouble. Phil (worried): But… Lycan: What’s the issue! Kite: I knew you had a crush on her! Lycan (angry): N-no I don’t! Phil: If you’re not careful, you’ll get killed! Elena (sad): I…have already made peace with that. Phil: I see...if you’ve made up your mind, then come with us! Elena: Th-thank you. Chulpan: Then let’s hurry on out! Characters introduced this update:  - Heath’s fiance, an archer who became suicidal after she lost all news of Heath, but has since joined the party in hopes of striking back against the Empire.
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 Stage 24: Continuing Forward Elena: If you pass through these plains, you’ll see a valley. Phil: Those valleys you speak of...are they very high up? Elena: There are bridges, so don’t worry. Glass: That’s great, Phil! Phil (peeved): What are you so happy about, Glass? Elena: By the way! There are many ghouls and ghosts here, so be careful.  Elena can only attack from ranged, but she can also attack like a Chess Knight (i.e. 1 tile to the left/right and two tiles up/down, or 2 tiles to the left/right and 1 tile up/down); the two hidden treasures are a consumable that increases physical attack and 8000 gold.  The town in the middle of the map has another shop that sells stat boosting items and revives; I pass on getting anything this time. The battle ends when any unit walks onto the tile occupied by the wolf at the far north end of the road in the screencap. Elena: There is a path through the valley this way; please follow me.
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 Phil: Is their base up ahead? Elena: Yes. Sirutan (from offscreen): So [you] did show up… Phil (angry): Who’s there? Who!? (The camera pans to the left, showing Sirutan flanked by a large number of Imperial troops.) Sirutan: Still haven’t given up on rescuing that girl, Lita, have you? Chulpan (yelling): I know what you’re planning. We’re here to rescue Lita and reclaim the legendary sword! Sirutan: Enough talk! I’ll bury you here! Stage 25: [The] Sub-Commander  This is the first map that needed to be stitched together in post even on the zoomed out view, but much of the empty space is, in my opinion, wasted, as the non-fliers couldn’t cross the chasm and there wasn’t anything in there for the fliers to pick up. As soon as any unit targets Sirutan or vice versa, the battle ends and a skit plays: Phi (angry): Prepare yourself! Sirutan: Oh, you’re pretty good. No wonder you could defeat Hant. If you lost to that guy, you wouldn’t even be able to make it to the underground kingdom! Kite (angry): Isn’t he...your teammate? Sirutan: Someone defeated by rebels isn’t worth considering a teammate! Chulpan: How could there be people like you… Sirutan: This isn’t a good place [for a duel]; let’s have it out over there! Phil (angry): Wait! Trying to run? Sirtan: I won’t run away, come and chase me!
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 Kite: Once we pass through these plains, we’ll reach the Imperial base. Elena (sad): Heath… Kite: Hurry! It’ll get dark if we dally! Phil: Alright, let’s press on! Stage 26: The Duel in the Wilderness  Though the map layout encourages splitting the party, I decide to stay as one group. It’s also on this map that I discover Elena is also able to hit enemies in a straight line up to three tiles away.  The town down the right hand path (guarded by a ninja in the screencap) has a shop that sells upgrades for Elena and Glass as well as curative items. I buy the upgrades and a 5-pack of the healing items. The hidden treasure is 8000 gold. Sirutan taunts us if we attack him or vice versa for the first time: Sirutan: You damned worms still showed up after all! Kite: Just listen to yourself! Sirutan: I won’t argue with you; I’ll just send you to the afterlife!  Sirutan has the same attack range as Elena but can also reach enemies in melee, double hits with his ranged attacks and counterattacks, and he’s parked on a fort, giving him HP regen and a bunch of defense. I clear out the minions before focus-firing on him and feeding the kill to Kite. Sirutan (shocked): How could it be that I--I lost to you… Lycan: That’s two down. Phil (determined): Let’s charge [straight] into the [enemy] base!
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 Stage 27: Going Down Roberts: The enemy troops keep swarming out, what now? Will: Don’t ask me! Roberts: Nobody asked you. Will (angry): What did you say!? Daland (angry): Stop arguing! Roberts: Anyway, what should we do? Heath: Don’t worry about that, let’s just get out of here. Roberts (grinning): Didn’t think you [of all people] would be the one to say that. Heath (breaking out in a cold sweat): What do you mean by that! Lita: A-anyway, let’s get out of this place first!  Once again, the goal is to reach the stairs (marked by the cursor in the screenshot) and I’ve listed what each of the treasures are on the map itself due to how many there are. I only split the party to grab the top row of treasure chests, so I leave the enemies in the lower left hand corner behind and finish the stage. Lita: Let’s keep going down! dotchan fucked around with this message at 02:33 on Sep 10, 2021 |
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 Stage 28: Continuing Downward Will: We’re still not on the first floor? Why did they bother to make such a tall building? Daland: Don’t worry about this building; if [we] don’t hurry on out of here, [we’ll] be turned into monsters. Roberts: I was worried something like this would happen. At least let me have a date with a cute girl before I die! Heath: Looks like sages still have their worries, I have to change my view of them. Roberts (grinning): Hahaha! That’s the secret to a long life! Will: How long will you two keep wasting time? Daland: Ignore them and go ahead! Heath (breaking out in a cold sweat): Y-you’re kidding, right? I don’t want to be alone here with this old coot! Roberts (grinning): I wouldn’t mind if [I had to] be with a cute girl. Daland: Honestly, I can’t stand you two!  The treasure chests are 4 each of Whiskey in the top row and 4 each of Pill (full heal) in the bottom. The stage ends only when a unit moves onto the stairs. Daland: Looks like [we’re] almost to the exit… Will: I can’t wait to see the sun [again]!
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 Stage 29: Before the Meetup Daland (happy): Looks like we’ve finally made it to the first floor. Lita (on alert): Hey! Wait a minute! Will: What’s wrong? Lita (on alert): The enemy over there seems to be discussing something? Soldier A: Say, did you know? I heard that Sirutan and Hant were defeated! Soldier B: I know! And I heard the people who defeated them have reached the center court [of this base]. Soldier A: What! Then we should hurry on out of here! Soldier B: No worries! Kiambela has prepared the Dragon Fang Cannon. Soldier A: Has she? Then no matter how strong those guys are, they’re all done for? Lita (worried): Phil is in danger! Soldier A: Huh? Who are you people? Daland (yelling): Hurry and defeat them, then meet up with Phil! Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes The Chinese translation dropped the ball a little bit on the name of the cannon, going for a transliteration rather than a translation.  This stage is another large map with multiple chests. Since I only have one healer I don’t split the party and grab the ones in the upper left hand corner. On this map I notice that Daland, Roberts, and Will have gained a command called “gather energy” that can be used every other turn but I can’t quite tell what it does since it doesn’t change their stats, not even temporarily. If I had to guess, it guarantees that their next active attack will be a critical hit, but I’m not sure if that’s what it actually does. The stage ends as soon as any unit walks onto any of the tiles circled in red on the screenshot. Daland (yelling): Made it to the exit! Lita (worried): Phil!
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 Stage 30: The Threat of the Dragon Fang Cannon Kite: We’ve made it to the base, now what? Phil (on alert): Hold on...what’s that!? (The camera pans back up to Kiambela, seated on a weapon that looks more like a giant laser.) Kiambela: Hi! [So we] meet again! Daland (smug): Well, well! Where’s your two buddies? Kiambela: It’s quite embarrassing, [really,] they were defeated by a bunch of brats...and it seems those brats are about to show up. Lita (blushing): Phil! Kiambela: There’s no time for idle chatter, I’ll take care of you first. Daland (worried): ‘No time’? What does that mean? Kiambela: *chuckles* [The] Sardis [Kingdom] is about to be revived. Roberts: What did you say!? Kiambela: Prepare yourselves to get a good taste of the Dragon Fang Cannon’s power!  I send Chulpan, Glass and Kite to grab the upper right hand chest, triggering several ambushes (marked with a red exclamation mark in the screenshot), while everyone else in the bottom group slowly works their way towards the other two chests (also triggering ambushes) and the top clears out everything except Kiambela. The treasures are also noted on the screenshot. Kiambela has nothing to say to us.  Kiambela has the same range as Elena but can also attack and counterattack from melee. I feed the kill to Lita. (The cannon blows up, and one fade-out/fade-in later, the two parties are assembled on each side of the bridge.)  Kiambela: What happened to the cannon!? Glass (laughing): It wasn’t as amazing as you claimed it to be! Lycan (angry): Prepare yourself, you murderer! Kiambela: I can’t hold my own [here], better run! (Kiambela flees off the right edge of the map and disappears.) Lycan (angry, as Kiambela vanishes from sight): Don’t run! Kite: Nevermind her, she’ll show up again [eventually] anyway. To be fair, [it is annoying how] she runs away every time things don’t go her way. Chulpan: Oh! It seems Lita and the Doctor are both fine.  Will: Honestly! You sure took your sweet time getting here! Glass (angry): What’re you complaining about? I came to save you, didn’t I? Now why haven’t you thanked me already? Roberts (grinning): It’s Chulpan! Thanks for your help. Chulpan: Sorry for being late! Heath (surprised): Elena! Is that [you,] Elena? Elena (emotional): Heath? Heath! (As Elena walks onto the bridge to reach Heath, the ground begins to shake.) Kite (worried): What’s going on? Will (surprised): What’s wrong? (The water in the moat begins to sink, taking the group on the bridge with them.) Elena (surprised): *screams* Heath (worried): Elena!! Phil (with blood streaming from his mouth): L-Lita… Glass (worried): Phil! How did you get hurt so badly! Chulpan: [We] musn’t delay! Get him to a doctor, quick!
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(Over a dark screen.) Phil (still bleeding): *groans* Chulpan: [We’ll] need a stretcher or something to move [Phil] to the city. Hey! Can you give [us] a hand? Heath: What? You talking to me? Kite: You’re Heath, right? We’ve heard [about you] from Elena. She came with us because she wanted to rescue you. Heath: But she… Chulpan: So long as she stays with the others, she’ll be fine. Heath: How would you know?! Chulpan: The enemy wants to unseal Sardis, so they would take everyone to the underground ruins! For now, the most important thing is to help save this young man. Heath: ...got it. I remember that small house over there should have a stretcher. Chulpan: You have my thanks.  Stage 31: Put to Flight Chulpan: If [we] continue this way towards the south, [we] should reach [a] town. Heath: What should [we] do if [we] run into enemies or monsters on the way? Chulpan: [We’ll] just have to ask the others to protect [us]. Lycan: No problem, leave it to me. Kite: Do a good job of protecting [us]! Glass (happy): You just relax 120%!  The objective is “Protect Phil!”. Making this stage more difficult is that only Lycan, Kite, and Glass can be controlled; every turn, the stretcher containing Phil and carried by Chulpan and Heath moves down 5 tiles (so long as both Heath and Chulpan are alive and the way forward is clear) and at least Heath and Chulpan are considered valid targets of the enemy (and upon being attacked, they will complain; Heath will say: “Hey! You’re supposed to protect [us]!” and Chulpan will say: “Oh, no, this is the end.”). The flower bed hides an upgrade for Chulpan. On turn 2, reinforcements spawn in behind the party and, as far as I can tell, more spawn in on subsequent turns if they move off their starting position and/or are killed. Heath (worried): Oh, no! They’ve caught up! The stage ends once Heath reaches the town at the south end of the map (occupied by an enemy unit in the screencap). Chulpan: [We’ve] finally arrived. Heath: [I know] a doctor who once took good care of me. It would surely be safe if we go to him. Chulpan: Great! Then take us there!  Doctor: Hm… Heath: What wrong? Doctor: Tonight is the [most] critical phase! Heath: Is that so…? (In the next doom, Lycan gets up and walks to the door.) Lycan (angry): How long are you going to make us keep waiting! Heath: Sorry! I’ll open [the door] right now. (Heath walks to the door to open it, but before he can get there…) Doctor: Heath! (As Heath stops and turns to look at him) What are we going to do tonight? Heath: I’m sure [Phil] will be fine. Doctor: Though this place is small, there are plenty of blankets. [Go ahead and] stay the night here! Heath: Sorry for bothering you like this! Lycan (angry): Hey! Heath: Got it! Got it! (As the scene fades out, Heath is seen walking to the door.) Characters introduced in this update:  An unnamed doctor who is acquainted with Heath.
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Gotta say I didn't expect escort missions in this. Sounds straightforward enough at least.
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(Shuudo is seen walking around a completely dark map.) Daland: What’s wrong? Shuudo: [I’m] stuck again. Phil (freaked out): Not again...it’s been happening since just then. Shuudo (depressed): If things keep going on like this, we’ll all starve to death in [this] dark cave… *sobs* Daland (angry): Stop jinxing us, let’s turn back! Elena: Hm...if [you’re] tired, I’ll hold the torch. Shuudo (immediately perks up): No need! This is my duty as a warrior. How could I let a fragile woman do something so dangerous? Roberts (grinning): Now there’s a man for you! *chuckles* (Shuudo continues to explore the dark map before finding a way out.) Shuudo: Oh? I think there’s a door [here]. Phil: Great, [we] can finally get out of here. Daland: Be careful, [we] don’t know where this leads. Roberts: It’s still better than confronting the enemy head on! Shuudo: Then I’m opening [the door]!  Stage 32: Underground Ruins Daland: If only we can see the sun [again]... Shuudo: This is...beneath Sardis Base, and the ruins that they have excavated. Lita (on alert): Be careful! There are monsters here. Roberts: I really don’t want a workout! Daland (determined): Let’s take them out, then look for an exit!  The door leading to the room containing 9 treasure chests (marked by the cursor in the cutscene) is closed; the contents of the other treasures are marked on the screencap. The stage ends once the on-screen enemies are defeated; I didn’t bother going down the right path to see if any ambushes spawned. Daland (angry): [Just] where is the exit? Phil: Hey! There’s a strange statue up ahead. Somebody help take a look [at it].  Daland: What does it say? Will: Don’t ask me! Shuudo: Nobody was asking you. Will (angry): Shut up! I--I can’t read anyway, so what? Roberts: …... Lita (surprised): …… Daland: What’s wrong, you two? [You] both look pale. Lita (surprised): N-nothing! Roberts: I’m...just a bit tired. Daland: Oh, it could be that [you] humans aren’t used to being in a cave. Will: Speaking of which, I think our boss has the least problems with that! Daland (angry): You idiot! This isn’t the time to talk about that. Will: Sorry! Oh, by the way, Great Sage, you should be able to understand what it says, right? Roberts: Ah, no, I don’t know...Lita! Will: I didn’t ask Lita. Haven’t you undergone intensive training [and study]? Roberts: *groans* Fine, I’ll read it. Lita (worried): Dr. Roberts! Daland: What’s wrong, yelling so loudly all of a sudden? Soldier (from offscreen): Hey! I think [the sound] came from up ahead! Shuudo: Looks like someone’s coming. Will: What should we do, boss? Elena (worried): Pay attention, everyone, there’s a room over there. Daland: Then let’s hide over there.  Will: How long will they keep chasing [us]? Phil: As is, we’re stuck again. Roberts: Shuudo! How can you be so calm? Shuudo: It doesn’t help to panic. At this time all that can be done is to calmly observe. Daland: That makes a lot of sense. Then let us wait for our opportunity to move!
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(Back at the exit of the town where Phil and company went, they are now being seen off by the Doctor.) Phil: Thanks for your care, doctor. Doctor: No need for formalities. Recovery from [your] injuries is the best [outcome that could have been hoped for]. Phil: Thank you! Heath: I’d like to go to the ruins to save Elena...and my other friends. Doctor: You haven’t changed a bit since before...but be careful! Remember, don’t act rashly! Health: I will! I’m headed out now.  Stage 33: Into the Water… Phil: Are these the ruins? Heath: There’s a pool in the middle of this room. I hear that if you go down from there, you’ll reach [the ruins]. Chulpan: That is the center of Sardis...but how are we to dive into the water? Heath: About that...oh! There’s somebody [talking over there]! Soldier A: Speaking of which, why must we dive into the water? Soldier B: How am I supposed to know? That’s the order the higher ups gave [us]! Soldier C: So what? That’s what we get for being so unlucky! Soldier D: But, once we have this fruit, will we be able to dive? Glass: Hey, Phil! Did you hear that? Phil: Huh! Looks like we’ll need the fruit [that they were talking about]. Anyway, if we don’t defeat those people, we won’t be able to advance, either… Kite: Then let’s go get that fruit!  I split the party, putting one healer in each group, in order to grab all of the treasure chests (whose contents are listed on the screencap). The map ends once all the enemies are defeated. Kite: It’s good that we got the fruit, but there’s thirteen of them. We don’t need that many...what should we do? Glass: Then [let’s hold onto them] just in case. Phil: Very well! Lycan: Will it really be okay after we eat this? Heath: That’s the only thing to do right now. Anyway, let’s give it a shot first. Lycan: Bleugh...it tastes so weird… Phil: We’re diving down!
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 Stage 34: I am [a] Fish Glass: *burbles* ([We] really can breathe!) Phil: *burbles* (I don’t know what you’re saying...anyway, let’s get a move on!) Kite: *burbles* (I don’t know what he’s saying...if I had to guess, ‘let’s get a move on’?) Monsters: *burbles aggressively* Phil: *startles* (Here [they] come!)  I generally keep the party as a single unit as I move to the right end. Being in the water, all of the party members move far more slowly. The map ends as soon as any unit moves into the rightmost column of tiles (one of which is marked by the cursor in the screencap). Phil: *burbles* ([I can] see light!)
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 Stage 35: Finding The Way Out Together Phil (surprised): I didn’t think that there was a temple underground. Chulpan: I think...this should be the very heart of [ancient] Sardis. Phil: Lita and the others [should] be in here… Glass (breaking out into a cold sweat): Say! Aren’t those Imperial troops? Phil: Must we defeat [these] Imperial troops in order to get [further] in there? Chulpan: It’s useless to worry about it. Let’s just go? Phil: Very well! (Meanwhile, the other group is still hiding in the small room waiting for something to happen.) Roberts: ...speaking of which, I wonder when these troops will clear out? Elena: Hm...don’t you think it’s very noisy outside? Shuudo: [This] is a good chance! Daland: It seems something has happened. If [we’re] lucky, we might be able to escape in the chaos. Alright! Let’s stroll right on out of here and see [what happens].  The contents of the treasure chests are marked on the screencap; all of them are treasures that have appeared on previous maps.  There is a store on the upper right hand corner of the map that sells consumables that permanently increase stats as well as a revival. Bunnie: Welcome~! Lita (surprised): Oh! Phil (surprised): W-what’s a store doing in a place like this? Bunnie: Why act so surprised? Since you’re here, why not buy something before you go? After you do your shopping, Bunnie then says: By the way, there’s a store a little further that way; my twin sister runs it. Hope you drop by! An event fires once a unit moves far enough south from the shop. Glass (surprised): Hey, Phil...did you hear duck quacking from somewhere? Phil (curious): [A] duck…? Could it be… Kite (yelling): What are you doing? Hurry up and [get rid] of these guys… Phil (curious): Could that be...Lita [over there]? Lita (surprised): Is that Phil? Glass (happy): Then, [that quacking] must be Will! No wonder it sounded so vulgar! Will (angry): What do you mean, ‘vulgar’! Heath: Elena! I’m coming to rescue you! Elena: Heath! You’re here! Kite (angry): Hey, save the touching scenes for later! How are we to deal with these folks right in front of us? The stage ends as soon as the last enemy is defeated. (The party has assembled in front of the pool of water in the small room where Daland and company had hidden previously.) Daland: So Phil, you got here by this route. I see now. Phil: But we can’t stay here! Daland: You’re right. We should be able to walk out to the surface now! Phil: No, I won’t go up to the surface. Lita (surprised): Phil, don’t tell me you want to…! Phil: That’s right! I’m planning to go down a level, seek out the Sardis Kingdom, and stop their conspiracy. Daland (yelling): But...doesn’t that mean you’ll be rushing into all sorts of traps? Phil: Didn’t we revolt and [then] escape from the Empire for the same reason…to defeat it and establish [an] ideal homeland? Daland: That’s true, but… Phil: I’m certain that if [the Empire] isn’t stopped right now, something unimaginable will happen...so I must defeat them. Daland (yelling): Phil...are you still wanting to set off a revolution? Phil: Yeah, but this time I’m not going to force [anyone else to go with me]; there might be casualties, so I plan to go alone. Shuudo: Then I’ll join in this revolution of yours! Roberts: Me too. That way, my dream will come true. Phil: What dream? Roberts (grinning): That my name will go down in history[, of course]! You’re Phil, right? I entrust [that task to] you! Kite: I want to go too! It sounds pretty interesting. Chulpan: I have the same goal as you. Allow me to join! Lycan (yelling): I want to get revenge for [my] father! Heath: I also have a duty to destroy the Empire. Elena: If Heath thinks so, then, I also… Glass: I don’t have a reason to not go with everyone; isn’t that right, Will? Will (shocked): Ack...oh! Me? Glass: Will is going for sure, right? Wil (angry): G-got it! I’m joining this revolution! So there! Glass (happy): That way, just about everybody’s on board! Will: Wasn’t that conscription? Glass (angry): What did you say? Lita (blushing): I… Phil: It’s fine if Lita doesn’t join. Lita (blushing): H-how come? Phil: I’d like you to help me build our [new] country. Lita (determined): But--! Roberts: Let her go [with you]! Phil (surprised): Huh? B-but… Roberts: Miss Lita must go. Lita (surprised): Roberts… Phil (curious): Why? Roberts: That, I can’t say. Phil: Lita, is it really alright? Lita: Yes, Phil. Please… Phil: Alright, then let’s go together! Will: In the end, everyone’s on board...but how are we supposed to get to the kingdom of Sardis? Roberts: About that...that’s right! Isn’t this pool connected to Sardis? Will: How do you know that? Roberts (grinning): The sign outside said so in ancient runes! Daland: But how are we going to go through the pool? How could we hold our breaths for that long? 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 To bring a unit, you click on them, then click the left option. This is what each party member says on being taken: Chulpan: Thank you for giving me this chance to stop a great conspiracy. Daland: The revolution must succeed by our efforts. I’m going on ahead. Elena: If I can be of any help...I--I’m going on ahead. Glass (happy): Great! Then, I’m going ahead! Heath: For the comrades who have died, the revolution must succeed. Kite: I’m happy to be picked. See you down there! Lycan: Heheh! If we’re there, nothing will be a problem! Then I’ll wait for you down there! Will: Oh, I still have to go, huh? There’s no other choice but for me to go on ahead. Hurry and catch up! Roberts: The Silver Wings...I must see them with my own eyes. Shuudo: You have my thanks. Then I’m going on ahead. Excuse me! Once everyone is picked, Phil says: This is the party that will execute this mission. The rest, please wait outside in case something happens. There’s also some dialogue with the units not picked (listed in alphabetical order)... Chulpan: Let the youngsters have [a chance at] happiness… Daland: We still have the mission to rebuild our homeland, so you’d better come back! Phil: Boss...thanks! Elena: I...I can’t help much, but at least let me pray for everyone! Lita: ...thank you! Glass (yelling): You’d better come back alive, or I’ll never forgive you! Phil: Glass… Heath: If you run into trouble, make sure to run! I’ll send those guys packing. Kite: Good luck! Make sure we monsters can also have a good future. Lycan (yelling): Aw, man, what a pain. Oh, well. Promise me that you’ll avenge my father for me! Phil: Yes, I will surely fulfill that promise. Roberts: Lita...no matter what difficulties you encounter, don’t give up on any hope. Lita: I...I’ll do my best. Shuudo: I’ll pray for everyone to be alright. Will: You’d better come back in one piece! It’d be boring without someone to argue with. Phil: True. Phil: Then, let’s go! Lita: Okay!  Stage 36: [The] Psychiatrist Phil: Is this the Sardis Kingdom? Lita: I don’t know...but it doesn’t seem all that different from [what we saw] before. Phil: Oh, well. Let’s go in and see.  The treasure chests hold Pills and Whiskeys. Bunny: Wel~come!  The store sells stat-boosting items and more Pills. Bunny: Oh, by the way, there won’t be any more convenient shops like this up ahead, so it’s better to buy as much as you can right now! There’s some dialogue with Chrom. Chrom: Not bad for you to find this place. However, you will die here. If you manage to survive, then thank me for turning you into monsters! Phil (angry): Talk! Is this the Sardis Kingdom or not? Chrom: That’s right, and the path behind me will lead me to the Silver Wings! Phil (angry): Just what are the Silver Wings? Chrom: *chuckles* If you want to know, [go] see with your own eyes...but you probably won’t have the chance. Phil (angry): We’ll see about that!  Chrom attacks and counterattacks from both melee and ranged, but Elena can hit him with no issue; I feed the kill to Phil. Chrom (shocked): H-how could this be? *screams* Phil (determined): Hurry! Continue forward!
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 Stage 37: The Way to Sardis Phil: Finally made it! Lita: Yup...now what? Phil: Those people said they wanted to awaken the sleeping Sardis [Kingdom], so they must not only want to destroy the mountain, but attack Roland Village. Lita (realizing): Oh! It must be the legendary Thunderbolt Blade! (back to normal) We’d better get it back first...huh? I think somebody is talking beyond the wall? Kiambela: Have you found the slot for the gem? Soldier: We have! Kiambela: What about the thing? Soldier: It fits right in the slot, it should be right! Kiambela: I knew it! Soldier: Who could have guessed that the legends are true, [and] ‘Samuel’s Moon’ [really] is the key that opens the door to Sardis! Kiambela: Be quiet, idiot! What if someone hears [you]? Phil (curious): Samuel...that should be… Lita (surprised): Are you saying that’s [the gem] the mountain fairies had, the world’s largest jewel? Soldier: Pardon me, when will the commander return? Kiambela: I heard Chrom tell me that he’s with Merevil and should arrive shortly. drat it, that Chrom is too slow! Lita (alarmed): Hey, Phil, did you hear [that]? Phil: Yeah, with regard to Merevil and Paper? Kiambela: Anyway, hurry up and open the way to Sardis! Phil (determined): Oh, no, hurry!  I don’t particularly feel like clearing out the map, so I deathball my way down the left side of the map towards Kiambela (as it turns out, I was able to circle all the way around with Lita and Chulpan and feed Lita a few kills before I took out Kiambela). There was a slight complication with this fight in that the yellow-haired enemy sprites can double hit as well as heal their allies, but their defenses are rather thin so I was able to eliminate them in short order. There’s a mini-skit with Kiambela. Kiambela: Huh, so you cockroaches are still alive? Phil: That’s right! I won’t lie down until I’ve defeated you all! Kiambela: Hm...oh? Does that mean Chrom’s also fallen by your hand? Phil: He’s waiting for you in hell! Kiambela: Don’t joke around like that. Who wants to be with that monster! Phil: You’re doomed no matter what! Kiambela: Very well...even if Sirutan and Hant were idiots, I shall avenge them nonetheless!  Kiambela has the same range as Elena and hits fairly hard; good thing I have two healers and a dancer. I feed the kill to Phil. Kiambela: You’re...pretty good!  Phil: ….. Kiambela: But you’ll regret this, because it would have been better for you to perish here. The Silver Wings are a mere man-made object...but it… Lita (surprised): I wonder...just what she wanted to say before she died…? Phil: I don’t know...but so long as we continue forward, we shall surely find out. C’mon! Let’s go! Lita: Down these stairs? Phil: It should be. Be careful, it’s dark over here...ack!? dotchan fucked around with this message at 02:49 on Sep 30, 2021 |
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Lita (over a dark screen): Phil! Where are you? Phil (over a dark screen, curious): Huh? Is that Lita’s voice? Lita (over a dark screen): Phil, are you there? Phil (over a dark screen): I remember when we wanted to go down the stairs, the floor suddenly collapsed...oh! And I can’t see a thing! ??? (over a dark screen): Hahaha! How unfortunate of you. Phil (over a dark screen, angry): Who’s there!? ??? (over a dark screen): Oh, of course, you can’t see me [right now]! Phil (over a dark screen, angry): Where are you hiding? Come out [at once]! ??? (over a dark screen): Don’t be so impatient! I’ll show myself right now.  Stage 38: [The] Open-Air Arena Phil (surprised): You...aren’t you… Paper: I’m honored! I can’t believe you idiots still remember me. Phil (angry): Paper! Paper: It’s because you do things like that, that I call you idiots! Oh, by the way, in order to send you to hell properly, let me show you something neat! Phil: What did you say!? Paper: Do you know what sort of place this is? Phil (curious): ? Paper: This is a place the Sardis Kingdom used for swordsmen to test their blades and duel [one another]; that is, what people later called the Arena. Phil (curious): The Arena…? Paper: Honestly, I’m very interested in spectating such duels between swordsmen. Lita (surprised): Phil! (A large number of the same double-hitting ranged casters/healers that we faced in the last map teleport in.) Paper: But...a contest is just that, a mere contest. Compared to real fighting, the difference is night and day! Phil (angry): So...that’s what this is about… Paper: Don’t you think this is the best stage of [your] life? Allow me to enjoy this revival of this ancient drama!  The contents of the treasure chests are marked on the screenshot; Commander Paper is not accessible as a target until you eliminate all of the enemies in the arena. Paper (angry): How dare you hurt my subordinates! Phil (angry): Paper! Your imperial ambitions end here! Paper (angry): Don’t get cocky! Guards! Make sure they don’t leave here alive! After that, the top wall opens and the guards in front of Paper begin filing into the arena. Defeating them (a much easier task since they don’t have ranged attacks or heals) gets another mini-skit. Paper: You’re not bad. Would you like to join my ranks? Lita (angry): Who’d want to join you!? Phil (angry): We’d never join the likes of you! Paper: Very well, then die! Behold my strength! (Paper transforms into a giant toad.) Phil (angry): Did Chrom do this as well!?  Paper is standing on stairs that boost his defence, can target one more tile in front of him compared to Elena (who can’t stand up to his attacks). I feed the kill to Phil. Lita: Phil, are you alright? Phil: Yeah, I’m fine. Lita: Can [we] go up these stairs? Phil: Yup. We don’t know what’s up there, but all we can do is go and take a look. Characters Introduced This Update:  - The commander of the Imperial Troops, an arrogant and bloodthirsty man.
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 Stage 39: The Covenantor Lita (surprised): ...say! Have you noticed? Phil (curious): What’s the matter? Lita (surprised): The atmosphere here is completely different compared to when [we first] entered the underground [ruins]. Phil: Indeed...I wonder if this is the center of Sardis? Lita: Are the Silver WIngs here as well? Phil: Hm…[I believe we’ll] be able to see in a bit.  There are no treasures to grab and I don’t particularly feel like clearing out the entire stage, so I once again deathball in a clockwise direction towards Merevil. Merevil has something to say to us once we get to fighting him: Merevil: Welcome, Lita...and those rebels. Phil: [And] you are…? Merevil: Come to think of it, this is the first time we’ve spoken face to face. I will tell you my name, then....I am Merevil. In other words, the new king of Sardis. Phil (angry): You’re calling yourself the king of Sardis!? Merevil: Lita...have you come here because you’ve made your choice? Lita (determined): Yes, but it’s not what you think. Merevil: Oh? You wish to stop me? No. Just as you, who have the bloodline of the [former] Sardis royal family, have your mission, I also have a mission to accomplish. Phil (curious): Phil...is [former] Sardis royalty…? Merevil: I...do not have Lita’s pure bloodline, but I still bear the same generational curse… Phil (angry): What does ‘generational curse’ mean!? Merevil: Sardis was the strongest kingdom in history. It had that sort of greatness because it made a covenant with the god of destruction. Phil (curious): Did you say ‘the god of destruction’!? Merevil: Sardis isn’t just an earthly kingdom, but a gigantic sky fortress. Phil (curious): [What sort of] sky fortress? Merevil: No wonder you can’t imagine it. It...had the Silver Wings that allowed it to fly, and it was capable of destroying a city with a single cannon blast. The king of Sardis had wished to be greater than everyone; the god of destruction granted that wish, and then created the Silver Wings in that giant sky fortress. Lita (angry): And the price was to give the god of destruction a body so that he could live [in the mortal plane]...after that, the king realized he had made a mistake, and so used the legendary god-slaying sword to perish along with the god of destruction, eternally sealing that city beneath the earth. If the god of destruction is allowed to awaken, all of the people in this world will be slaughtered...are you truly thinking of repeating the king’s foolishness? Merevil: That doesn’t matter! Lita (surprised): What? Merevil: Even if the earth were totally destroyed, I still have the heavenly realms. I will be peerless before the gods, becoming the greatest in all of existence, and then create new citizens [to rule over]! If I’m going to do that, then wouldn’t destroying all humans save me some trouble? Lita (angry): You...truly have gone mad! Merevil: I never expected anyone to understand me. Even Paper was one of my tools I used to help me unearth the Silver Wings. Phil (angry): I can’t believe you…! Merevil: Those with this bloodline can seal [the city], but they can also therefore unseal it. Lita...I’ll use your blood to unlock the seal of the “Sky Wings”!  In addition to being the hardest-hitting boss so far, Merevil can double hit, teleport, and counterattack all current party members, making him a very dangerous target to deal with. I feed the kill to Phil, netting me a Thunderbolt Blade. Merevil: Oh...how could this be… Phil (angry): That puts an end to your ambitions! Merevil: It’s not over yet, you fools...I can at least use my blood to unseal the god of destruction… Lita (angry): Stop!! Merevil: *laughs* It’s too late...the god of destruction...has used the Silver Wings...to revive…! (The screen flashes white several times with increasing intensity.) Phil (angry): Stop~~~!! (After one more flash, the ground begins to tremble rapidly.) Phil (curious): Just what was that shaking about? It feels like the whole thing’s floating. Lita (surprised): Phil, look! There’s stairs [hidden] under the throne! Phil: We might be able to get outside from here, let’s go take and see! (The screen shakes again.) ???: *evil laughter* Lita (surprised): !? ???: *more evil laughter* Phil (angry): Who’s there!? The god of destruction: I am the god of destruction, at long last released after many years of being sealed. Lita (angry): The god of destruction!? How could that have [happened]... The god of destruction (as the screen starts to shake again): [Now that] the Silver Wings have become my body, I can once again take flight and destroy this world… Phil (angry): Shut up! If you’re going to do that, then I will once again end you with the Thunderbolt Blade! The god of destruction: Don’t think of yourself so highly, brat! It’s not possible by your strength [alone]. Phil (angry): What did you say!? The god of destruction: But if you want to overestimate yourself, come right on over! I will bury you in a perfect and beautiful place. Phil (angry): Dammit...Lita! Everyone! Get ready! Lita: Got it! The god of destruction: Ooh...I’ve revived! The Silver Wings [once again] take to the skies! (The screen fades to black.)
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(The following is over a dark screen that is continually shaking.) Phil (determined): Lita! Hurry up! Lita (yelling): I can’t...my body isn’t responding...I can’t go any further…the Silver Wings...are rising...going straight up into the sky! Phil (yelling): How could that be! Lita (yelling): Phil...nevermind me...you go on ahead… Phil (yelling): What are you talking about? Look! The exit is almost there! Quickly, hold onto me! (The shaking stops.) Phil (smiling): Excellent! We’ve made it outside! Lita (surprised): Phil! … Phil (angry): This--this is!? (The screen fades to white.)  The god of destruction: I’ve melded with the Silver Wings and have been released from captivity…this time, I will turn this place into a sea of flames, burning everything! Stage 40: Giant Wings  The white icons are tiles that have 40% defense and 20% regen; every 5 turns, new enemy minions spawn from the stairs; these spawns can be blocked by having an allied unit occupy those stairs, but it turns out I still need to farm levels so I leave them open. The god of destruction has nothing to say to us.  He is sitting on a regen tile, has Elena’s range and hits like a truck, capable of one-shotting every current party member from full health if they weren’t high enough level, and on critical hit even if they were. Chipping down his health was a slog, since I had to dance Phil and Lita, the two party members who could do anything to him, in and out of range while juggling the healers. There are two endings depending on whether or not Phil gets the last hit with the Thunderbolt Blade: Bad Ending (Phil did not get the last hit with the Thunderbolt Blade)  Phil (determined): Is it...over? Lita (determined): Not yet! God of Destruction: Who knew you humans were this strong…but Merevil didn’t have pure royal blood, and you humans don’t have any special ability, either, so it’s impossible to defeat me. Phil (angry): What did you say!? Lita (turning around): Phil...it’ll be okay. Phil (curious): Lita? Lita: There’s still hope. The god of destruction has been damaged. I should be able to seal him [away] with my power. Phil: Really!? God of Destruction: You stubborn people...Lita...do you know what I was talking about? Lita (determined): Yes, I know! Phil (yelling): Lita...don’t tell me you want to do the same thing King Sardis did!? God of Destruction: That fellow also gave his life to lock me up...Lita! Do you wish to throw your own life away? Lita (determined): If that be my fate…I realized it as soon as I read Sardis Kingdom’s stone marker. The traditional bloodline that flows in my veins has the power of the god of destruction… Phil (yelling): Don’t do it, Lita! Don’t bow your head to fate! Lita (smiling): No, it’s something I decided myself, so I won’t regret it. If I can save Phil and everyone [else] by sacrificing myself, I… Phil (yelling): But--! Lita (smiling): Phil...I was so happy to be able to be with you all the way here...Phil...I’m truly glad to have met you. Phil: Lita… Lita (eyes closed): Goodbye… (Lita turns around and approaches the god of destruction.) God of Destruction (as the screen flashes faster and faster): Lita, you aren’t...no! Stop! Lita (determined): Come! Let these destructive “Silver Wings” be destroyed along with us! God of Destruction: No~! Phil (yelling): Lita~! (Phil chases after Lita as she glows white, then engulfs the world in light. Meanwhile, the rest of the party are assembled near the stairs at the bottom of the map as the screen shakes harder and harder.) Lycan (yelling): Hey! Your savior is here! Everyone, hurry up and get on the birds’ backs.  Will: …… Glass: Will? Will: What? Glass: You’ve been staring at the sunset and zoning out. Will: No, I was just… Glass: Just what? Will: Just thinking about Phil… Glass: Phil, huh… Daland (clearly not feeling it): *forced laughter* Will (angry): What’s so funny? Two of our companions are dead! Kite (angry): Yeah! Have you gone mad? Daland (depressed): You idiot! What else can I do but laugh bitterly? Glass (surprised): Boss…? Daland (depressed): Those two, not knowing how difficult things will be from here on out...spoke of creating a new country, but both have since passed away… Roberts: ….. Daland (depressed): Say, everyone...let’s pray for Phil and Lita...then build that ideal nation for them to see...  Narration (on Lita): Born as the daughter of the chief of Roland village, she bears the blood of Sardis Kingdom’s royalty and the ability to negotiate and covenant with the god of destruction. Captured by the Empire, she then managed to break free and escape. After that, she faced disaster at sea and was rescued by Phil and company. Finally, she defeated the god of destruction by sacrificing herself, ending her life at 16.  Narration (on Phil): One of the anti-Imperial rebels, he stayed true to his dream of establishing an ideal country to the very end. Three years after a failed coup, he escaped from the Empire, meeting up with Lita by chance. In order to achieve the promise he made with his friends, he successfully destroyed the Empire’s ambitions, but he disappeared at the sky’s edge along with Lita at 18.  The game even goes out of its way to tell you that you hosed up after it rolls the credits. Personally, I don’t think this outcome is all that bad--while it is bittersweet that our protagonists didn’t make it, the world is less one oppressive regime that enslaves and experiments on its own citizens. Good Ending (Phil got the last hit) (The same initial dialogue as the Bad Ending plays: defeating the god of destruction doesn’t appear to do anything, so Lita prepares to sacrifice herself, and Phil chases after her, when…)  Phil (surprised): Where...is this? Lita (surprised): I remember...I was about to seal the god of destruction… Phil (surprised): I remember [as well]...Lita was glowing, and the god of destruction roaring… Lita (surprised): Are we...dead? ???: You aren’t dead...brave youngsters. Phil (on alert): Who are you!? Elmess: I am the high goddess Elmess. Phil...I created the Thunderbolt Sword you currently wield. Phil: [So] you created this Thunderbolt Sword… Elmess: Yes. You were supposed to perish. However, before Lita could release [her] strength, Phil, you blocked it with the Thunderbolt Sword, so I was able to intervene in time. Lita: And the god of destruction? Elmess: Relax! You’ve sealed him beyond the distant skies along with the Silver Wings with your power. He won’t be so easily revived. Phil: And what of us? Elmess: I will send you to your companions. Lita (surprised): [Our] companions...that’s right! Is everyone alright? Elmess: They’re fine! Lycan has saved everyone. Phil: Lycan, huh? Lita: How wonderful… Elmess: Lita...the power of your people is to make ‘dreams’ a reality. [My] dream is to remove the evil [in the] hearts [of men]. Plant that deep into everyone’s souls! Lita (surprised): ‘Dreams’... Elmess: Yes. I hope to see the fruits of your labor, a country full of [good] dreams. Lita: Very well. Phil: We will be sure to build a magnificent country for you, you’ll see. Elmess: I look forward to it. Now, return to your compatriots… Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes According to Google translate, ‘Elmess’ should have been ‘Hermes’ but  Lita: We’re back… Phil: Yeah! We’re back. Lita: What a beautiful sunset...I thought I’d never see such a sight again! Lycan (from offscreen): Hey~~!!! (The camera scrolls up to show everyone else.) Daland (happy): Phil!! Phil: Boss! (Phil walks up to Daland.) Daland (emotional): You little...you had us so worried… Phil: Sorry… (Lita joins the group.) Lita: Dr. Roberts… Roberts: You don’t need to say anything. It’s enough that you came back safely. Lita: It’s all thanks to you… Will: You’re lucky! I thought things would be so much quieter without Phil around. Glass: Hmph! And who was it who almost cried? Will (angry): Shut up! And if we’re going to talk about that, weren’t you the same? Phil: Sorry for making both of you worry. Glass: ...yeah! Will: Heh… Chulpan: It’s fine so long as [you’re] alright… Lita: You, too, Chulpan! Kite: [I can’t believe] you were able to be alright under such dangerous circumstances! Shuudo: I’ll say! Lita: Phil...saved me. Phil: We can talk about the details later! Heath: How about [you] explain once [we] get back to town? Elena: That’s right! It’s getting dark… Lycan (grumpy): Hey! I’m seriously hungry! Lita: Then let’s go home--back to our home. Phil: Yeah! Let’s go... Text on screen: Thus, time passed… (The epilogue for everyone else depends on who got brought along for the final battle.)  (Will: [This is] the worst!) Glass: Why won’t you let me stay? Hotel manager: Didn’t I tell you, that’s not enough money? How do you expect to stay with so little? Glass: ...I’ve got an idea. See this duck? Cook him or bake him, do what you like. Will: Hey, hey! Glass, why’d you say that all of a sudden? Hotel manager: Very well. If you insist, I will lend you a special room. Glass: Luck [sic]! The negotiations were a success! Hotel manager: Hey, stupid duck! You’re working here [now]! If you refuse, then you’ll be tonight’s dinner! Will: Why does this always happen to me? Narration: Glass and Will travel freely in this matter, and they haven’t stopped arguing, either. However, they still remain good partners.  Kite: Come one, come all...welcome! It’s only ten dollars to see a beautiful dream. Man: R-really? T-then I’ll make the purchase. Kite: Thanks for your business. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Buy now… Narration: From then on, Kite the batwoman began offering strange sales on the streets [of various cities]... Kite: Don’t worry. You’re not doing anything wrong. And there are mitigating circumstances, so you won’t die. Narration: It is indeed quite suspicious…  Elena: It should be like this, right? Narration: After the war, she successfully married Heath and is now running a candy shop. Let’s see what this store’s reviews are like…? Elena: I don’t think it’s sweet enough yet? Narration: Looks like there’s more work to be done!  Narration: The holy warrior Chulpan is also drifting aimlessly today… Chulpan: What country shall I go to next?  Boy: Hey! Hurry up! Girl: Wait for me, big bro! Narration: A young brother and sister are chasing each other over the grassy plains. On the boy’s neck is a colorful scarf. Boy: Daddy’s going to be home today. We’d better hurry back and help Mommy! Girl: Oh...Mommy’s home! Lita: Hey! Daddy’s already back! Hurry home! Boy: Uh-oh! Better go faster! Girl: Hey~ Wait up! Narration: Three years after peace [descended upon the realm], Phil married Lita and [she] had twins the year after [that]. On the other hand, Phil lead everyone in building the [new] country. Surely he will become a good leader. Narration (over a black screen): ...their journey has just begun! Credits and end screen (Japanese version) I didn’t particularly feel like replaying that many levels or fight the last boss to see everyone’s endings (especially since there are variants for paired characters with or without their partners), so I grabbed the remaining screenshots from an online guide: - Daland (without Lycan) -  Child: Uncle Daland! Tell more stories about [your] adventures! Daland: Hm, which one do you want to hear? Very well! This time let’s talk about how we escaped from the Empire by stealing a boat. It was quite dangerous… Narration: After destroying the Empire, [Daland] established a small democratic country and became its highest leader. His unpretentious personality never changed, and children [everywhere] especially welcomed him. Today, he is [still] telling [his] adventurous stories to children as [he] always [does]. - Daland & Lycan -  Daland: I remember Phil’s coming today. Lycan, can you make preparations? Lycan: Got it. I’ll make an especially rich dinner to treat them. Narration: After the Empire’s destruction, Daland headed [many] nation-building activities, but not long after that, he retired from the front lines, passing the torch to youngsters like Fil. Now, he’s planted a small garden with Lycan in the countryside. Daland: *sigh* Now that I’ve raised Lycan for so long, I wonder what he thinks of me? Lycan: Hey, Pops! Phil is here! Daland: Oh, is that so? Hm? Lycan! What did you just call me? Lycan: *chuckles* Hurry up and come home~~ Daland: My, my, you’ve kept me waiting, kid! Lycan: *laughs* Narration: ...it looks like they’ve stepped into a fortuitous new life. - Glass (without Will) -  Glass: Why? Lower the price a little! Shop owner: No way! Glass: You won’t do it no matter what? Shop owner: If you don’t have enough money, then go home! Narration: Glass the Fairy is as slightly(?) lacking in brain-to-mouth filter as always, and continuing her whimsical adventures… Glass: So stingy! Store owner: What’s with this rude fairy! - Heath (without Elena) -  Roberts: How’s the newly wedded life? Heath: Not bad. By the way, how is this store? Roberts: Pretty good! Why did you change to a candy store? Heath: [We] wanted to teach children the value of [good] dreams. Roberts: Ooh, that is something that can be realized soon… Narration: Heath has opened a...candy shop? Life is as unpredictable as ever. Though, [at least] he seems happy after marrying Elena. - Heath & Elena -  Elena: Say, honey, that’s not it! Heath: I-is it like this? Narration: Afterward, the two of them happily wed. In order to teach children the value of [good] dreams, they opened a cake shop. But, the unskilled Heath is still fighting with the whipped cream! Elena: Wrong! Oh, dear! The whipped cream is spilling! Heath: ...sorry! - Kite & Shuudo -  (Shuudo’s sign: Taking payment!! Kite’s sign: Essential oils Behind them both: Health and Beauty) Kite: Behold, this rare medicine for health and beauty, on sale at a special, low price! Shuudo: ...hey! Is it really alright to do this? Kite: It’s fine. No matter what these old ladies put on their faces, the result is the same. Shuudo: B-but I mixed this up hap-hazardly… Woman: Say! Is this really effective? Kite: That goes without saying! Look, my skin is so smooth and soft because I use this rare medicine. Woman: Then I’ll buy one! Kite: Alright! Thanks very much for your patronage! Shuudo: I’m not responsible if something goes wrong! Narration: Anyone would be surprised to hear that those two would partner up! Now they are going to place to place and selling their skills, becoming rather famous...but recently they’ve began engaging in [some rather] odd commerce… Kite: *laughs* We’ve sold out again today. Hurry up and make the next batch, Shuudo! Shuddo: Honestly, you don’t realize how serious this is! - Lycan (without Daland) -  Butler: No, young master! Come back! I will be rebuked by the Mistress! Lycan: No! I hate getting haircuts! Butler: Don’t be so stubborn, young master! Narration: Afterward, Lycan was adopted by a rich family with no children, but he kept running away from home, bringing grief to the servants...but isn’t he like Huck [Finn] from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer this way? Lycan: Don’t ask me, I don’t know! - Roberts (without Chulpan) -  (Roberts is reading some sort of pornographic magazine, probably at minimum softcore.) Nurse: Doctor! The patient is waiting. Roberts: Got it. I’ll be over right away. Nurse: Doctor! What are you reading at a time like this? Roberts: This is the secret to my long life! *chuckles* Narration: After the war ended, Roberts became the town doctor. Though his skills were not bad, however… Nurse: Doctor! Please hurry! Roberts: Got it, got it! Youngsters these days don’t respect old people. - Roberts & Chulpan -  Narration: The two of them returned to the village, living out a happy life. Woman: Stop, or I’ll scream! Roberts: What are you talking about? I only want to pray for your health and beauty. Chulpan: Is that all… Woman: In any case, I don’t like it. Roberts: Don’t be so heartless! Chulpan: Dr. Roberts! Stop messing around, have some sense! Roberts: Ooh, would you also like to pray for this lady’s beauty and health? Chulpan: ....[he’s] truly hopeless. - Shuudo (without Kite) -  Shuudo: How unfortunate for you to have met me here, you fugitives! Now, come quietly! Narration: Shuudo went on a journey in order to train. Now he is a famous bounty hunter. Passerby: H-hold on! We’re just passerbys… *screams* Narration: He’s also famous for making many mistakes. - Will (without Glass) -  Will: Say, miss! Would you like to have tea with me? Woman: *screams* Will: What are you yelling about? Narration: Who knows what Will is thinking as he hits on women all over the city and keeps getting shut down, the poor guy. Will: What are you doing? Don’t touch my sunglasses, they’re more valuable than my life! Hey! Don’t pull [on me]! Let go! That hurts! Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes “Would you like to have tea with me?” is the Japanese version of “Will you go out with me?” Final remarks: This game still feels a bit filler-y in terms of levels (even considering the massive difficulty spike that is the last boss) and the story is still mostly conventional, but at least there’s The Best Duck. dotchan fucked around with this message at 16:25 on Oct 20, 2021 |
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Surprisingly colourful final stage considering how many of them have been mostly green or mostly brown. Nice of them to write/illustrate all those little endings, at least.
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Farland Story 5: The Bonds of the Earth This is another game that was localized in Chinese, but I will be cross-referencing the Japanese version to get the names transliterated more closely to what they were originally.  Akbar: What am I hesitating for...it’s too late for regrets… (A young lady enters the room from the south.) Kushina (worried): Big brother! You shouldn’t be getting up! You need to rest properly! Akbar: Oh, it’s you, Kashina...don’t worry, I’m fine today. That’s right, what are you still doing here? Isn’t the wedding ceremony about to begin? Kushina: If you can’t attend the ceremony, there’s no point in me going[, either]! Akbar: Kushina! Don’t be so stubborn. Kushina: But...I’m serious! I’m still so young, why force me into marriage? Akbar: …… Kushina (happily): Say, would you like to leave this place with me? We can go into the mountains, where the air is fresh, and you’d get better… Akbar: Kushina… Kushina: Relax, that was a joke! Fooled you, didn’t I! ...sorry. Akbar: Kushina, that’s not what I mean. Kushina (about to cry): Big brother, no matter what I do [next], [please] don’t hate me! Akbar: Kushina? Kushina (putting on a brave face): ...I’ve gotta go! Akbar: ...you’re right. You’ve got preparations to make, go. Kushina: I’m going! You’d better stay in bed and rest up! (Kushina leaves.) Akbar: Kushina...forgive me.  Paul: Princess, your wedding ceremony with Prince Heathcliff is about to begin. If you don’t get ready right away… Kushina (yelling): No! I don’t want to! I’d rather die! Paul (freaking out): Princess! S-still speaking so impulsively at a time like this… Kushina: Gramps, I’m only 17! Why must I get married, and to someone I haven’t even met! Paul: Princess! Please listen to me. This is for the sake of peace in Sardis--and the entire world! If you can [successfully] get married, the long war will… Kushina (smiling): “Peace will be restored to the world, and all [our] problems will be resolved”, right? Paul (intensely): Oh, Princess, you couldn’t be more right! Kushina: You’ve said it so many times I know it backwards and forwards. Paul: Princess! This isn’t the time to joke around! Kushina: Yes, yes, I know! But I still don’t want to get married, and I’m not changing my mind. Paul: Is that so? If you’re that against getting married, I suppose there’s nothing I can do about it. [We] and Rurafan were not meant to be [united], I guess! Kushina (happy): Oh? You’re really not going to make me [get married]? Paul: If the wedding can’t be held, the royal family’s influence will lessen in Parliament and Count Geruda of the hardliners will gain ground… Kushina: ???...what’s that supposed to mean? Paul: The count opposes all friendly relations with Rurafan, so if this marriage can’t proceed successfully, not only will it bring shame to [our] king, but our nation’s dove faction. Count Geruda is dead set on drawing closer to the royal family, so he will certainly ask for Your Highness’ hand in marriage. Kushina (breaking out in a cold sweat): !! Gramps...I...no way! Paul: Your only [other] choice is to marry Count Geruda. Of course, I will feel it to be a waste[, but] if Your Highness wishes things to turn out that way, then… Kushina (yelling): I refuse to marry Geruda! I’d rather die first! Paul: So what is Your Highness’ plan? If you dislike both options, what am I to do? Kushina (yelling): G-gramps...you’re bullying me! (Our protagonist, ladies and gentlemen.) Paul: Highness! You must think about this carefully. If you do not wish to marry into Rurafan, what will happen after that? Let me be clear, this is no joking matter. (A caped man walks into the room from the south, causing Paul to turn around.) Geruda (bearing an extremely punchable smug smirk): Did you call me? Kushina (breaking out in a cold sweat): Eek! Paul (freaking out): Count Geruda? H-how could you come in so casually? Where do you think you are? Geruda: Allow me to explain, Grand Chamberlain Paul. As everyone was waiting for the Princes, I went looking for her, and in that process I was suddenly drawn by a fragrant scent and therefore came in without permission. Kushina: Following a scent, huh...are you some sort of dog? Geruda: Your Highness, this chained dog has [indeed] been drawn by a noble and beautiful cat. Kushina: Exactly what are you trying to say, Count? Geruda: Your elder brother may be set to inherit the throne, but alas he is weak and sickly. For the sake of this country’s future, Your Highness needs a powerful husband, even if that husband is a ‘dog’. Paul (angry): Count! You’re being too presumptuous! Insulting His Highness Ackbar is going too far! Kushina: Ignore him, Paul. He’s just full of himself. Geruda: What a sharp tongue! But I don’t mind. You will come to know how much I admire you, dear Princess. I’ll be going now. (Geruda leaves.) Paul (angry): Hmph! What is [that fool] blabbering about! [Anyway,] Princess, hurry up and make your choice! Whom shall you marry? Kushina: Geruda will never make the list! But… Paul: *sighs* There’s no choice. It may seem cruel to Your Highness, but there is no other way. Please get ready! Kushina: ...got it. Paul: Please don’t do anything rash...I’ll go fetch a servant girl. (Paul leaves.) Kushina (sadly): Sorry, Paul, I… (Kushina walks offscreen as the scene fades to black. When it fades back in, a servant girl is standing there, but Kushina is nowhere to be seen.) Paul (nervous): Princess, it’s time to make your appearance...huh? Where’d the Princess go !? Servant girl: I don’t know...by the time I brought the wedding dress over, the Princess had already been gone. Paul (yelling): What? The wedding’s about to take place, and she runs away? Hurry and go look for her! Dot's Footnotes About Moon Runes (and Politics)
 Kushina (sadly): It looks like I’m not cut out to be a princess after all. I’ll just go to the edge of Sardis territory and hone my martial arts skills! (Kushina is about to proceed on her way when a young man bearing a Protagonist Headband comes in behind her.) Kushina (turning around, angrily): Who’s there!? Heathcliff: You’re Princess Kushina? How’s that possible? What are you doing here? Kushina (angry): [And] just who might you be? What are you doing here? Heathcliff: Oh, t-that’s because...I got lost. Kushina (angry): Don’t tell me you’re a guard that Paul sent [to fetch me]! Heathcliff: ? What are you talking about…? Kushina (calming down): You go and tell Paul that I, Kushina, abdicate the throne and will become the world’s greatest martial artist. Heathcliff (surprised): Huh? W-why? W-weren’t you going to… (The screen shakes.) Kushina: What’s going on now!? Heathcliff: Sounds like the ceremonial cannons [have gone off]... Kushina: It’s too early for that! Heathcliff: I don’t know. (Paul hurries in from behind Kushina.) Paul (freaked out): P-princess! Kushina (nervous): Paul! (Kushina turns around to look at Paul, back and Heathcliff, and then draws closer to Heathcliff.) Paul (freaked out): There you are, Princess! Please don’t run away! This is of utmost importance! Kushina (nervous): I-I didn’t run away! I just came out to get some fresh air. Heathcliff: What was that incredibly loud noise about? Paul: Prince Heathcliff, you’re here as well! This is quite fortunate, given the circumstances. Kushina (surprised): Prince...Heathcliff!? Then you’re not some sort of soldier? Paul: Princess, what are you talking about? This is the crown prince of Rurafan, His Highness Prince Heathcliff! Heathcliff (smiling): Nice to meet you, Princess Kushina. Paul: How wonderful that you’re both alright. If anything happened to either of you, I wouldn’t be able to stand it! Kushina: Paul, just what happened [back there]? Paul: Count Geruda has staged a coup, and countless demonic troops have already forced their way into the main hall… Kushina (freaking out): What did you say? Then what of Father? And Big Brother? Paul: I don’t know, but as far as I can tell, the demonic troops will kill anyone who resists. Kushina: What? Why? Paul: Princess, you have to get out of here right away! The Count is looking for you high and low! Kushina: The Count? Why! Paul: I don’t know...anyway, just hurry and make your escape! Heathcliff: What of the emissaries from Rurafan? Paul: Your Highness, though the emissaries were able to make it to the main hall, they were wiped out...you must find a safe place to hide. Kushina (angry): No! I must find my father and brother. (Kushina walks towards Paul.) Paul (insistent): Princess, you mustn’t! Take this chance to flee, and hurry! I have a duty to protect you both, please come with me. Stage 1: The Great Escape Heathcliff (surprised): Didn’t think the monsters would pursue all the way here. Kushina (sad): Paul...maybe I should go back to the main hall to take a look. Maybe… Paul: You mustn’t! Geruda kept yelling something about getting his hands on the Fairy’s Pearl. Heathcliff (surprised): Don’t tell me they want to invade Rurafan?! Paul: The king, of course, hasn’t taken up his advice, but that bastard hasn’t given up [either]. I’m certain that Rurafan will be dragged into this incident. We must let the king of Rurafan know as soon as possible. Kushina: Got it, Paul. Paul: That’s more like it, Princess! Then let’s head out. Princess Kushina, Prince Heathcliff, you must be careful! Heathcliff: Paul, do you have a weapon? Paul: You underestimate me. I was once called “The Sword Mage” on the battlefield and had a fearsome reputation. You don’t have to worry. Kushina: Paul, you’d better follow [close] behind us! Paul (peeved): C’mon, give me some credit!  Looks like somebody at TGL has been playing Fire Emblem games, because the first battle involves fleeing for our lives while our castle is under siege. However, I don’t expect that fighting off these low-level monsters will be any issue so I’m going to take my sweet time clearing out the foes and grabbing the two chests that are accessible (the third is blocked by the statue in the hallway), netting two Pills. Heathcliff’s class is Prince and he wields a sword that only allows him to attack from melee range; he’ll be my frontline fighter. Kushina is a Princess who can attack from melee as well plus heal from up to two tiles away; she’ll be topping off Heathcliff’s health if he needs it and cleaning up stray enemies when he can’t. Paul, despite his boasting, can’t do anything but move forward so he’ll be following along from a safe distance. The objective of the map is to reach the north door with Paul, so if someone gets there before him, a mini-skit plays: Heathcliff: We’ve made it! We’ve passed through successfully. Kushina: Huh? Where’s Paul? Heathcliff (surprised): Huh? I thought he was right behind us… Paul (freaking out): Princess! Your Highness! There might be alternate dialogue if Paul makes it first, but it didn’t occur to me to check while I had a temporary save where I wouldn’t have to replay the map from the beginning, so I’m just going to push forward. Heathcliff: We’ve made it! We’ve passed through successfully. Kushina: Is the Fairy’s Door behind here? Paul: Have you forgotten? When Your Highness was five years old, you passed through this door to reach Rurafan. Kushina: Hm...I don’t remember much of it! Heathcliff (sad): ….. Paul: Well, you were quite young then. This isn’t the time to talk about these things, let’s hurry! Soldier (off screen): Princess Kushina is over here! Paul (shocked): Oh, dear...how did they get here so quickly. (Paul shoves Kushina and Heathcliff through the door.) Kushina (surprised): Eek! Heathcliff (surprised): Ack! (Then he closes the door behind him.) Paul: Princess, Prince Heathcliff, I’ve broken the lock. That should hold them for a while. Kushina (shocked): Paul! Heathcliff (shocked): Paul, why would you do such a thing? (An innumerable number of soldiers teleport into the room.) Paul: Pay attention! You must reach Rurafan palace somehow and tell the king what happened...you must stop Geruda’s ambitions! Kushina (freaking out): Paul, what about you? Paul: I may be old, but I was once a sword mage, I should be able to hold them off a bit. Heathcliff (yelling): Paul, it’s not too late to come with us! Paul: It’s not possible to open this door without destroying it. Prince Heathcliff, I leave the Princess in your hands. Kushina (freaked out): No, Paul...Paul! Heathcliff (sad): Let’s go, Kushina. Kushina (freaked out): No! Let go of me...Paul! Opening cinematic (JP version) Here I was hoping Paul would be our Jaegen equivalent...barring some sort of miracle, that is not to be. Characters introduced this update:  - The princess of Sardis, a headstrong young lady who runs away from home rather than be forced into a political alliance with a stranger she never met or a vassal she despises. - The current heir of Sardis Kingdom, whose dire sickness has caused instability in the royal court. - The long-suffering and loyal steward of the Sardis royal family who sacrifices himself to save Kushina and Heathcliff from Geruda’s soldiers. - An ambitious count of Sardis who is fomenting war against Sardis’ neighbors and covets Kushina’s hand in his quest for power; launches a coup on Kushina’s wedding day to that end. - The crown prince of Rurafan, Kushina’s ostensible fiance who gets caught up in Count Geruda’s coup.
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 Heathcliff (freaked out): Are you alright? Kushina (angry): Heathcliff! Heathcliff… Heathcliff (smiling): Just call me ‘Heath’. Kushina (angry): Heath, how could you be so cold? Paul was still in there, how could you leave him to die? Heathcliff: Hurry to the palace, or the [enemy] troops will catch up [to us]. Kushina (putting on a smile): I don’t care if you want to go to the palace or anywhere else. I’m going back to Sardis, even if I have to go by myself. Heathcliff (yelling): You mustn't! Didn’t you promise Paul to tell Rurafan palace about the coup? Kushina: Fine, I’ll go… (surprised) Oh! Heathcliff: W-what [now]? Kushina (freaked out): [My] necklace, the Kingdom’s Emblem is gone! (I was only joking about the FE influence, but maybe this game really is intentionally using similar plot beats...even the MacGuffin is an Emblem!) Heathcliff (surprised): You lost it? Kushina (breaking out in a cold sweat): It’s my [deceased] mother’s heirloom. Heathcliff (surprised): Why would you wear something that important around your neck? Kushina (sad): If I put it in my pocket instead, I’d lose it in a fight... Heathcliff (with a face that screams ‘fml’): ...and you’re always fighting? Kushina (embarrassed): Ack, no...it’s because...anyway, it’s none of your business! Stop asking questions, hurry and help me look for it! Heathcliff (surprised): You don’t have to get mad at the drop of a hat… (As Kushina and Heathcliff search about, a winged creature flies in from the north.) Winna (happy): Oh! This is...ooh! Found something nice! Got something nice! (Kushina walks up to her.) Kushina (nervous): H-hold on a minute! That’s mine… Winna (grinning a mile wide): That’s ‘mine’ alright...who are you? Kushina (sad): I’m Kushina, princess of Sardis. The necklace you’re holding is the Kingdom’s Emblem. It’s an item of utmost importance. Winna: Oh. So? Kushina (sad): Would you please give it back to me? Winna (big mad): ‘Give it back’? I’m the one who found it! [It’s mine!] Kushina (breaking out in a cold sweat): W-why are you so unreasonable? Please, give it back already. Winna: Hm...you said you’re a princess, so...once we get to the castle, there’ll be a whole room full of treasure, right? Kushina: Oh...right. Winna: If I can swap this dull old necklace with some treasure in the castle...I’ll think about it. Kushina: ‘Dull old necklace’!? Winna: I’m just saying it like it is. Kushina (angry): I dare you to say it again! Winna (grinning a mile wide): Tee hee! This is mine. Kushina (sad): Fine, fine. I promise in the name of the royal family that I will give you jewels if I can return to the palace...please give the emblem back to me. Winna (happy): Oho! That’s a Princess for you. Alright! I’ll give this back to you. (grinning a mile wide) There! Now, let’s get going! Hm, you said ‘Sardis’, right? Hohoho! Treasure! Treasure. Wait...isn’t Sardis in the sky? Kushina: Yup. But right now we’re headed to Rurafan Palace. Winna: Going to Rurafan Palace? Why? Aren’t you the princess of Sardis? Heathcliff: Some things have happened, but nevermind that, we have to hurry to Rurafan Palace. Winna (big mad): Hey! What about the treasure? Heathcliff (sad): Very sorry...but we don’t have the time for that right now. Winna (like a kicked puppy): *bleeped out cussing* You...you liar! Kushina (smug): You’re the one who didn’t pay attention. I said if we reached Sardis palace, I’ll give you gemstones. However, that’s not possible at the moment… Winna (blue screening): You’re...horrible… Heathcliff: Hm...if you want, would you like to come with us to Rurafan Palace? Winna (like a kicked puppy): Huh? Heathcliff (smiling): I’m Heath, the Crown Prince of Rurafan. I can give you gemstones on her behalf. Kushina (surprised): Heath!? Heathcliff (smiling): You can take as much as you like! Winna (blue screening): Hm...you sure know your way into a woman’s heart. Kushina (suspicious): Heath, just what are you planning? Heathcliff: You can tell just from looking at her that she’s a siren. She should be able to help us quite a bit. It’s still a long way to the castle; if she can join us, we’ll be able to watch out for one another. Kushina (back to normal): You’ve sure thought of a lot. Winna (big mad): Fine, I thought about it and I’ve made up my mind! I’ll follow you wherever you go! Heathcliff (smiling): Alright, that’s a promise! Nice to meet you, Winna! Kushina: Nice to meet you, Winna. Winna: Okay! Let’s hurry on! Stage 2: The Pitiful Miser Kushina: Didn’t think there’d be so many monsters. Heathcliff: I wonder why. This is very close to the palace. Normally there shouldn't be monsters here. Winna: Well, thanks, you too! You’ve taken care of me lots on the way. I’ll see myself off now. Kushina (angry): Don’t talk like you’re a spectator at a time like this. All we can do is break through the danger together, right? Winna (blue screening): Woah! This woman’s scary! Heathcliff (surprised): How overbearing…  Winna is this game’s Bard, but she wields a spear rather than a harp and her starting stats are fairly tanky. She also joins at level one, so I have her on the front lines while Heathcliff goes off to grab the treasures (two Tequilas, an item that revives and heals to full health).  (Winna: Hey, owner! I want to buy something. Make it cheap, would you?) The town has a shop that sells restorative items. The map only ends once any unit reaches the palace, so I take my sweet time clearing the field. Heathcliff (surprised): Don’t be so reckless or run in so suddenly. You should get a hold of the situation first… Kushina (angry): If we’re surrounded while we do that, then what? We have to get moving before considering [anything else]. Winna (like a kicked puppy): Phew! I’m too delicate to run this much. Heathcliff: Forget it. Let’s go into the palace! Characters introduced this update:  A greedy siren roped into helping Kushina and Heathcliff when she finds Kushina’s MacGuffin.Bonus Winna: Welp, I think I know who my current favorite FS5 character is.   
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