DEBUG SAVE Emperor's Res. Lake Botein Zaurak Keep Matar Mintaka Sandfeeders Cloudvents Tarazed's Core Atria Rasalas Holoholo Rodolfo's Est. Nekkar Dk. Service HQ Nashira Veinroots Vega Site Tarazed Lava Caves Nunki Valley Seginus Hassaleh Diadem Sadal Suud Anuenue Duhr Unknown Land World Map Game Disc 1 End Komo Mai Gemma Village Great. Mintaka Sheratan Naos Opu Village Cebalrai Algorab Pherkad Vega Azha Village Sheliak Cujam Sagi Talk Endmost Bethel Coliseum Sedna 1000 Years Ago Coliseum Entr. Alfard Palolo's Book Game Clear Albali Machine Room It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? OK. Let's pass on %s for now. I'm going to release the magna essence of %s. Is that OK? Wait, ... We can't go throwing away %s. No magnus. Sold out. You don't have any quest magnus. You don't know any EX combo recipes. You haven't taken on any subquests. You haven't discarded any magnus. 0123456789^+-=*() ABCDEFGHIJKLM.,?! NOPQRSTUVWXYZ"'#% abcdefghijklm{}$& nopqrstuvwxyz ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏ:; àáâãäåæèéêëìíîï[] ÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÑÇÝÿÞ«» òóôõöøùúûüñçýßþ¿¡ ðЩ®¢£µº|~`´_—Œœ™ 0123456789-+_?!/ ABCDEFGHIJKLM,"'\ NOPQRSTUVWXYZ @_ abcdefghijklm#()?!- nopqrstuvwxyz*+ Error Create NumberTexture The mysterious girl has gained a level. %s has gained a level. Obtained the above items. Enemy 1 Enemy 2 Enemy 3 Enemy 4 Enemy 5 Added %s to the field guide. Name - %s - %s Place these magna essences in the mixer? Yes No Yes No - %s Add this magna essence to the mixer? I'm going to release the magna essence of the %s. Is that OK? Wait, ... We can't go throwing away our blank magnus.

How else are we going to hold all the magna essences we find? Let's hang on to it. Wait, ... We can't go throwing away the %s. Sagi Sure No, don't! Sure No, don't! Released the magna essence of %s! You're right. I'll put it back for now. You're right. I'll put it back for now. Cancel the mix and empty the mixer? Poison Breath Beastprodder Numinous Wings Armadillo Attack Armored Dillo Hellfire Seraphim Soul Self-Destruct Overheat Equip Armor Electro Horn Crimson Catharsis Heavenlapse Shadowflame Engine Fellstar Gleam Force Ring Alpha Self-Repair Force Ring Beta Barrier & Self-Repair Dynamite Rush Fuzzy-Wuzzy Coat Fusillade Incendiary Voice Insanity's Song Supersonic Voice Chilling Voice Carcass of Power Jitterjinx Ring-Around-the-Rosy Heathen Melody Feral Proof Predation Hover Strike Earsplitting Whoop Conflagrant Breath Skywrenching Roar Sinister Chop X-Bluster Hyperslaught Mode Berserk Tech Machina Guard Flamethrower Flaming Powder Foxfire Seafire Molten Lunge Devil Thunder Evil Thunder Thrashingale Redux Liquid Mettle Energy Injection Thrashingale Beam Barrage White Breath Firewheel Fulgadrum Icefan Low Potion Inferno Hercules Laser Storing energy... Barrier Charging... Burning Harken Machina Meltdown Machina Fist Wingflail Trample Hatch Angelic Song Holoholo Egg Holoholo Chick Egg Uber Cat Kick Kitty SOS Here comes backup! Bloodsucker Bloodsucker Blaze Cryomancy Animal Hypnotism Knife Parade Crystal Cryomancy Pyromancy Healing Droplets Shell Spin Collar Lop Headhunter Chop Ice-Cold Swig Crimson Hail Saber Hand Rampage Chop Ice Rubble Mitochondria Thunderbolt All-or-Nothing Thunder Mirage Turn Pegasus Jump Canyon Wind Rabbit Dash Reverse Knight Trail Rush Horse Prance Capricorn Header Moon Crash Dancing Doll Secret Queen Swallowtail Emerald Thrush Mysterious Girl Plasma Cannon Open Cockpit Close Cockpit Out of reach! Cockpit Right Cannon Left Cannon Stun Grenade Gashprin Salve Death by Stomping Tentacle Recharge Magnus of Life Cast Away Your Carnal Robes Arma Cannon Hurricane Punch Icy Death Mountainmaker Hellion Eye Feral Death Dark Spawn Veinroots' Pulse Posture Shift Ovulate Paralysis Quills Lunchtime Enervating Waves Toxic Waves Snooze Waves Machina Sweep Water of Life Adamant Shell Nether Whistle Blinding Rancor Slumber Shot Electro Shot Blinder Shot Shock Bomb Fryercracker Electro Crash Mucky-Yucky Mucus Normal Stance Hurricane Stance Machina Formation Deathdealer Illusory Chaos Reacted to TRP_%02d, POS_%02d. CROSS SHADE MONOT COLOR CROSS %3s / %4.2f / %08X SHADE %3s / %4.2f / %7.3f MONOT %3s / %4.2f / %08X COLOR %3s / %4.2f / %08X Failed to obtain the quest magnus. We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. You don't have that card. You don't have THAT card. Failed to release this magnus. You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of the %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. - Sedna Bridge - Sedna Mailbox - Sedna Toadstones 1 - Sedna House 1 - Sedna Flower Bed - Sedna Bluefruit Tree - Sedna Monument - Sedna Peach Tree - Sedna Beanstalk - Sedna Fence - Sedna Weather Vane - Sedna Fern - Sedna House 2 - Sedna Ebonstone Sculpture - Sedna Mill House - Sedna Waterwheel - Sedna Pow House - Sedna Windmill - Sedna Orange Tree - Sedna Pier - Sedna Toadstones 2 - Sedna Odd Sculpture - Sedna Main Gate - Sedna House 3 - Sedna Well - Sedna's Light GHBDK- Press the B Button to skip the scene. Preemptive attack! Poisoned! Asleep! You've been caught off guard! SI01 NONE|SLEEP|STRIKE|DELAYED ALF_01|ALF_02|ALF_03|ANC_01|ANU_01| COL_01|DIA_01|DIA_02|DIA_03|HAS_01| HAS_02|HAS_03|IMP_01|MAT_01|MIN_01| MIN_02|NAS_01|NEK_01|SAD_01|SAD_02| SAD_03|SAD_04|SAD_05|SEG_01|TAR_01| TAR_02|VEG_01|ZAU_01|ANU_02|ANU_03| TAR_03|TAR_04|TAR_05|ATR_01|ATR_02| ALF_04 NONE|ATTACK|CRUSH|GUARD|LIFE|SPEED|EARTH|FIRE|ICE|LIGHTNING|DARK|SHINING (Attack) (Special Attack) (Weapon) (Armor) (Accessory) (Item) (Artifact) (Stratagem) (Element) Prevents knockdown Prevents unconsciousness Immortal Physical Fire Ice Lightning Holy Darkness All %sOffense%s Up Down %sDefense%s Flames Freezing Shock Blindness Poison Sleep %sResistance%s Speed%s Max HP%s Recovers HP Recovers all HP Cures all ailments Taunt Acquires MP Increases speed Decreases speed Cursed! Default Deck "Afterling 1" "Giacomo 1" "Afterling 2" Valara Machina 1 Sandfeeder Afterling 3 Lava Lord Giacomo 2 Val 'n' Friends Nasca Machina Giacomo 3 Heughes Machina Afterling 5 Sagi 1 Afterling Val-Mach 2 Dark Brethren Guillo Shanath Nas-Mach Heugh-Mach Val-Mach Sandfeeder 2 Big Bird 2 Wiseman Baelheit Verus 'n' Tntcls "Max" Sagi 2 Sagi 3 Milly 1 Milly 2 Guillo 1 Guillo 2 Guillo 3 Spc Moves Items Accessories Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 2 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8 Scension Flurry Basic EX combo for Sagi, triggered by a combination of the special attack Scension and other attack magnus. Anti-Scension Flurry Scension Blitz EX combo triggered by a combination of special attacks Scension and Ascension, requiring a Lv. 3 MP gauge. True Scension Blitz Medium-difficulty EX combo combining two special attacks with three attack magnus. The attacks' strength is multiplied by 1.5, making this tough combo worth attempting. Anti-Scension Blitz Scension Onslaught EX combo combining special attacks Scension, Ascension, and Transcension, requiring a challenging Lv. 6 MP gauge. True Scension Onslaught EX combo triggered by a combination of three special attacks with three attack magnus. This six-card Scension-series combo is a challenge to trigger. Anti-Scension Onslaught EX combo triggered by a combination of three special attacks with three attack magnus. This six-card Scension-series combo is a challenge to achieve. Fire-Forged Transcension Fire weapon EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Transcension with a fire sword. Raging fire lends additional attack power to the combo. Heaven-Forged Transcension Holy weapon Restores HP (high) EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Transcension with a holy sword. Holy light heals the user. These fire- and heaven-forged blades form the basics of battle. True Transcension EX combo triggered by a combination of the special attack Transcension and other attack magnus. Fire-Forged Ascension EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Ascension with a fire sword, adding additional attack power to an onslaught as uncontainable as wildfire. Heaven-Forged Ascension Restores HP (medium) EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Ascension with a light sword. Adds healing power to the combo, for strength is of little use to the dead. True Ascension EX combo triggered by a combination of the special attack Ascension and other attack magnus. Its greatest virtue is its ease of use. Blessed Ascension EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Ascension with a light sword. This comparatively easy to use combo greatly emphasizes recovery over attack power. Sunderbolt Lightning weapon EX combo pairing lightning-based special attack Cliffsunder with a lightning sword. Sagi's blade delivers a shock which numbs all enemy defenses. Heavenflame's Tongue EX combo pairing fire-based special attack Heavenfall with a fire sword. The rising flames add a cumulative effect to the combo's attack power. Crimson Skies EX combo pairing fire-based special attacks Heavenfall and Red Padma. The raging flames enhancing the combo's attack power are strong enough to scorch Sagi himself. True Crimson Skies EX combo triggered by a combination of five magnus, including two fire-based special attacks. Sagi's trademark blaze fuels the combo's attack power. Crimson Skytooth EX combo combining fire-based special attacks Heavenfall, Red Padma, and Blast Tooth. The combo's attack power is overwhelming, considering its intermediate difficulty. True Crimson Skytooth Top-class EX combo liberally employing Sagi's flames to enhance attack power. This difficult chain may best be attempted as an extension of a simpler combo. Flame Ice Flurry EX combo combining fire-based special attacks Heavenfall and Red Padma with ice-based Rime Blade. True Flame Ice Flurry A top-class EX combo combining six magnus, including three ice- and fire-based special attacks. The sudden temperature change raises both attack and destructive power. Heavenly Bloom EX combo pairing fire-based special attack Heavenfall with ice-based Icebloom. The sudden change in temperature puts the target into a state of shock. True Heavenly Bloom EX combo combining five magnus, including one fire- and one ice-based special attack. The stillness of ice and motion of fire merge to raise attack and destructive power. Heaven's Glacier A medium-difficulty EX combo combining fire-based special attack Heavenfall and ice-based Icebloom and Rime Blade. True Heaven's Glacier A difficult EX combo combining six magnus, including three ice- and fire-based special attacks, offering surprising destructive power as it sears enemies. True Smoldering Pike EX combo pairing fire-based special attack Red Padma with a fire sword, stoking the technique's devastating flames to an unrivaled level of intensity. Smoldering Pike EX combo triggered by a combination of fire-based special attack Red Padma and other attack magnus which kindles a fire at the tip of Sagi's desperate stab. Icy Hellpike EX combo pairing fire-based special attack Red Padma with ice-based Rime Blade, piercing the vital points of the enemy's body with alternating stabs of fire and ice. True Icy Hellpike EX combo combining five magnus, including one fire- and one ice-based special attack. Boasts considerable power for such a simple combo. Stab, stab, and stab some more!! Icegleam Shield Raises defense (medium) EX combo triggered by a combination of ice-based special attack Icebloom and other attack magnus. Raises the power of Sagi's defenses. Icegleam Assault Armor EX combo pairing ice-based special attack Icebloom with armor magnus. The combo's added force handily makes up for the pause to equip armor. Rime Flower EX combo pairing ice-based special attacks Icebloom and Rime Blade. Weaker than other combos of this level, it serves best as a fallback while aiming for longer chains. Rime Flower Guardian Raises defense (high) EX combo combining four magnus, including two ice-based special attacks. Sagi creates a protective wall of ice—a must for anyone putting safety first in battle. True Rime Flower Raises defense (low) EX combo combining five magnus, including two ice-based special attacks. More aggressive than defensive—at times, the best defense can be a good offense...or was it vice versa? Rimegleam Armor Ice weapon EX combo pairing ice-based special attack Rime Blade with an ice sword. Boosts defenses to the extreme, while equipping an ice blade secures Sagi's attack power. Godspeed the Ice EX combo pairing ice-based special attack Rime Blade with armor magnus. The armor boosts Sagi's defense, while this well-balanced combo raises his attack power. Healing Wings Cures all status ailments EX combo pairing holy-based special attack The Godling's Rapture with a holy sword. Sagi's wings are cradled in a holy embrace that cures all ails. The Apotheosis EX combo combining special attacks Scension, Ascension, Transcension, and The Godling's Rapture with other attack magnus. Sagi's ultimate attack!! Boosts turnover speed (low) EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Milly unleashes her emotions directly at the enemy, beating them unrecognizable and driving them to sleep. Reverse Tail EX combo pairing physical-based special attack Swallowtail with EX combo Reverse Knight, shortening the wait until Milly's next turn. EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Milly delivers a flurry of kicks upon a cringing foe, then plants a final blade-like kick to their heart. EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Milly kicks upward from an extremely low crouch, preempting any defenses by attacking from a blind spot. EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Milly uses the inertia from her backflip to deliver a crushing second blow. Boosts turnover speed (medium) EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Her fiery spirit breaks foes' will to fight as she delivers a blow to the spreading cracks in their defenses. Paralysis Bell EX combo pairing lightning-based special attack Open Your Eyes with EX combo Moon Crash. Lessens the wait until Milly's next turn, intensifying the pace of her attacks. Empyreal Thunder EX combo combining three lightning-based special attacks with EX combo Moon Crash. This difficult combo's extreme boost to destructive power makes it Milly's strongest. EX combo for Milly, triggered by a combination of attack magnus. Milly delivers a volley of attacks as effortlessly as a suspended marionette unaffected by gravity. Dancing Drop EX combo pairing ice-based special attack Diamond Drop with EX combo Dancing Doll. Bolsters Milly's defenses to the hardness of a diamond. Dancing Condor EX combo pairing lightning-based special attack Rising Condor with EX combo Dancing Doll, adding Milly's trademark lightning to the attack. Arabesque Dance EX combo pairing variable-element special attack Arabesque with EX combo Dancing Doll. Shortens the wait until Milly's next turn, allowing for an unrelenting barrage of blows. Arabesque Doll EX combo combining a special attack with a combo. The weapon's flames boost attack power, while the considerably shortened delay makes this a doubly useful combo. Arabesque Thunder EX combo combining a special attack with an EX combo. The weapon's shock boosts destructive power, while the shortened delay makes this a combo worth trying for. While enemy is knocked down Boosts turnover speed (high) EX combo triggered by a combination of attack magnus while the target is knocked down. A sadistic Milly delivers a final blow after tromping the target with stiletto heels. Secret Queen II EX combo pairing Milly's Rabbit Dash and physical-based Swallowtail. Though this combo greatly hastens turnover speed, it can only be used while the enemy is down. Swallow's Flight EX combo triggered by a combination of physical-based special attack Swallowtail and other attack magnus. Offers the quickened turnover speed common in Milly's combos. Stardust EX combo triggered by a combination of lightning-based special attack Sevenstar Dust and other attack magnus. The shock delivers impressive destructive power. Emerald Guard EX combo pairing ice-based special move Emerald Thrush with an ice club. Beguiles enemies with the sparkle of an emerald offered up to the goddess of beauty. Starbreaker EX combo pairing lightning-based special move Sevenstar Dust with a lightning club. The twofold electric shock raises destructive power exponentially. Thunder Seriatim EX combo which launches lightning-based special attacks Sevenstar Dust and Rising Condor in sequence. The blinding electrical flash violates any enemy defenses. Thunder Seriatim II Medium-difficulty EX combo combining five magnus, including two lightning-based special attacks. This electrified attack flies through any defenses at the speed of lightning. Lightning Turkey Medium-difficulty EX combo which launches lightning-based special attacks Sevenstar Dust, Rising Condor, and Open Your Eyes in sequence. Lightning Turkey II EX combo combining six magnus, including three lightning-based special attacks. Though it packs both attack and destructive power, it may require a special deck to achieve. Double Frost EX combo which launches ice-based special attacks Emerald Thrush and Diamond Drop in sequence—perfect for the girl who wants both emeralds AND diamonds. Double Frost II EX combo combining five magnus, including two ice-based special attacks. This balanced attack freezes the target's joints stiff, immobilizing foes while assaulting them with ice. Burning Frost Medium-difficulty EX combo which launches ice-based special moves Emerald Thrush and Diamond Drop, then fire-based Phoenix Dive in sequence. Burning Frost II Top-class EX combo combining six magnus, including a mix of three fire- and ice-based finishing moves. Punishes foes with the shock of a scalding bath on an icy-cold day. Raging Firewheel EX combo triggered by a combination of fire-based magic Firewheel and other attack magnus, boosting the combo's attack power. Wheel of Fire and Ice EX combo which launches fire-based magic Firewheel and ice-based Icefan in sequence, eradicating enemies with the sudden temperature differential. Circuit of Fire and Ice EX combo combining five magnus, including one fire- and one ice-based magic attack. The contrast of red and white in this intermediate combo boosts attack and destructive power. Goddrake's Thunderclap EX combo which launches lightning-based magic attacks The Levinsnake's Rise and Lightendrake's Drop in sequence, boosting the already great destructive power of lightning. Goddrake's Thunderblast EX combo combining five magnus, including two lightning-based magic attacks. Offers a balance of attack and destructive power in the form of a snake, grown into a dragon. Cursedealer's Revels EX combo which launches darkness-based magic attacks Wickedwing Revels and Shadowflame Engine in sequence. Destroys foes' minds with its taint while leaving their bodies intact. Cursedealer's Bacchanal EX combo combining five magnus, including two darkness-based magic attacks. Delivers enough pain to cause major trauma. Not so strong as to be worth going out of one's way for. Divine Ward Accessory Restores HP (low) EX combo pairing holy-based magic Ghostarrow with an accessory, granting the attack a faint healing effect. Spirit Ward EX combo which launches holy-based magic attacks Ghostarrow and Spirilight Quiver in sequence, healing the user's wounded body with a purifying light. Spirit Enchantment EX combo combining five magnus, including two holy-based magic attacks. Not a strong enough combo to try for, per se, but easily triggered as an extension of simpler chains. Fellstar Quiver Intermediate-difficulty EX combo which launches holy-based magic attacks Ghostarrow, Spirilight Quiver, and Fellstar Gleam in sequence, restoring the user in the process. Fellstar Trebuchet Difficult EX combo combining six magnus, including three holy-based magic attacks. Sacrifices attack power for the healing effects of the mysterious waves the comet emits. Yin and Yang EX combo which launches holy-based magic Ghostarrow and darkness-based Wickedwing Revels in sequence. There is no shadow without light, and no light without shadow. Yin Yang Integration EX combo combining five magnus, including one holy- and one darkness-based magic attack. Not all that illuminates is light, nor all that obscures darkness. Black Yang EX combo which launches holy-based magic Ghostarrow and darkness-based Wickedwing Revels and Shadowflame Engine in sequence. Blackest Yang EX combo combining five magnus, including three holy- and darkness-based magic attacks. This unity of light and shadow is overpowering. Great for holy and darkness-based decks. White Yin EX combo which launches holy-based magic attacks Ghostarrow and Spirilight Quiver, then darkness-based Shadowflame Engine in sequence, requiring a Lv. 6 MP gauge. Whitest Yin EX combo combining five magnus, including three holy- and darkness-based magic attacks. Dark and light gather to smash a common foe. Great for holy and darkness-based decks. Iceblast EX combo pairing ice-based magic Icefan with an ice weapon. Deals little icy damage, but offers an icy boost to the user's icy defenses. Ice Queen EX combo which launches ice-based magic attacks Icefan and Sigil Cry in sequence. This simple combo's considerable boost to defense makes it invaluable. Glacial Queen EX combo combining five magnus, including two ice-based magic attacks. An icy razor slices the target to ribbons in an attack combining high defense with solid attack power. Subzero Parade Intermediate-difficulty EX combo which launches ice-based magic attacks Icefan, Sigil Cry, and Zeniver Cascade in sequence, offering nearly impenetrable defenses. Subzero Festival EX combo combining six magnus, including three ice-based magic attacks. This pleasantly cool combo is a hit among users on the hottest battlefields. Fiery Ice Queen Intermediate-difficulty EX combo which launches ice-based magic attacks Icefan and Sigil Cry, then fire-based Empyreal Wildfire in sequence. Blazing Glacial Queen EX combo combining fire and ice magic to freeze an enemy, then melt it away in a concentrated blaze. Takes enemies out of the freezer and into the frying pan. Frigid Queen's Parade Overpowering EX combo blasts foes with Lv. 1-4 ice-based magic attacks. Its unrivaled MP cost will almost surely require the use of an MP Burst. Frigid Queen's Festival Supreme EX combo combining seven magnus, including four magic attacks. One of the most powerful combos possible, it is truly a festival of Guillo's trademark magical prowess. Levingod's Quiver I EX combo pairing lightning-based magic Fulgadrum with a lightning weapon. Boasts a formidable amount of destructive power. Levingod's Quiver II EX combo pairing lightning-based magic Fulgadrum with armor magnus. The combo's attack and armor's defense exist in perfect harmony. Two-Palmed Defense EX combo pairing ice-based magic Twin Ice Auger with an ice weapon. Boasts an absolute wall of icy, two-fisted defense. Two-Palmed Attack EX combo pairing ice-based magic Twin Ice Auger with armor magnus. Dedicates one hand to offense, and the other to defense in a paragon of balance. Celestial Catastrophe EX combo triggered by a combination of variable-element magic Heavenlapse and other attack magnus—convenient, and quite powerful. Guardian Comet EX combo pairing ice-based magic Aphelion Dustwake with an accessory, offering extensive boosts to both attack power and defense. sagi Milly milly guillo Empire Grunt soldier Imperial Elite soldier_02 Dark Serviceman soldier_03 Imperial Guard soldier_04 Elite Imperial Guard soldier_05 Dark Service Peon soldier_03a Dark Service Officer soldier_03b Fallen Serviceman soldier_03c Imperial Swordsman soldier_sw Elite Swordsman soldier_sw_02 Dark Service Swordsman soldier_sw_03 Dark Service Swordmaster soldier_sw_04 Imperial Swordguard soldier_sw_05 Alpha Paramachina machinawill Beta Paramachina machinawill_02 Upgraded Paramachina machinawill_03 Imperial Battle Machina btlmech Autonomous Battle Machina btlmech_02 Masterless Battle Machina btlmech_03 Cancerite kanippa Cloud Cancerite kanippa_02 Mad Cancerite kanippa_03 Armored Cancerite kanippa_armor Unuk hebitora Striper hebitora_02 Magma Beast hebitora_03 Shawra sasori Blood Leaf sasori_02 Badwin sasori_03 Filler sasori_04 Doomer firehead Gormer firehead_02 Almer firehead_03 Zelmer firehead_04 Albireo unagi Ray-Moo unagi_03 Pul-Puk kaeru Bar-Mool kaeru_02 Spell Shellfish shell Magic Shellfish shell_02 Skeleton Warrior skeleton Undead Swordsman skeleton_02 Ghoulish Skirmisher skeleton_03 Devil Claws claw Shadow Claws claw_02 Ghost Claws claw_03 Ceratobus bulldog Foytow hornet Rulug hornet_02 Mirabilis bara Lanocaulis bara_02 Acheron kame Maw-Maw-Goo kame_02 Caracal horncat Lesser Caracal horncat_02 Shadow Caracal horncat_03 King Caracal horncat_04 Orvata dinobird Vata dinobird_02 Balloona baloon Fogg baloon_02 Armored Balloona baloon_03 Slave Balloona baloon_04 Alraune alraune Queen Alraune alraune_02 Ballet Dancer dancer Dance King dancer_02 Devil's Doll ballerina Machina Ballerina ballerina_02 Prima Queen ballerina_03 Larva Golem gorem Cicada Golem gorem_02 Ogopogo armadillo Gigim armadillo_02 Vodnik armadillo_03 Juggler juggler Master Juggler juggler_02 Ahriman juggler_03 Mite mijinko Magician Mite mijinko_02 Wizard Mite mijinko_03 Armored Mite mijinko_04 Goat Chimera chimera Phoelix chimera_02 Nixie Chimera chimera_03 Mobile Turret cannon High-Mobility Cannon cannon_02 Geryon fourhand Nebulos fourhand_02 Monoceros beast Lycaon beast_02 Medium ancient Shaman ancient_02 Saber Dragon kenryu Hercules Dragon hercules Dragon dragon Arma Prototype M evilfigure Hideous Beast orphan orphan_02 Umbra orphan_03 Malpercio's Afterling orphan_B orphan_C Giacomo giacomo giacomo_02 giacomo_03 Valara valala valala_02 Heughes heuse heuse_02 Nasca nasca nasca_02 Machina Arma: Razer valala_machina valala_machina2 valala_machina3 Promachina Heughes heuse_machina heuse_machina2 Machina Arma: Marauder nasca_machina nasca_machina2 Turret nasca_machina_parts nasca_machina_parts2 bs_guillo bs_guillo_02 sandeater Hearteater sandeater_02 Holoholobird holobird Mange-Roches holobird_02 holobird_option Lord of the Lava Caves firelord Rudra darklord Promachina Shanath shacht_machina Black Dragon blackdragon wiseman baelheit Verus nero Machinanguis A feeler Machinanguis B feeler_02 Verus-Wiseman nero_wiseman holobird_egg orphan_C_head Mr. Quintain mokujin nero_parts npc_valala_machina Weak: Lightning Weak: Fire Weak: Ice Weak: Holy Weak: Darkness Weak: Ice, Lightning Weak: Physical Weak: Weakness display test %s(%d) Insufficient script memory (Req: %d, Max: %d) Values range from 180 to -180 %d %f Obtained the valuable item %s! Sagi has joined the party! Milly has joined the party! Guillo has joined the party! Error! Pandemonium! Error! That character is not a member! Obtained the magnus %s! Oh, well Let's discard something You're sure about this? Oh, well Let's discard something Unopened letters Opened letters Never mind Unopened letters Opened letters Never mind Unopened letters Opened letters Stop reading %s Previous page Next page Stop reading Buy and sell Read letters (New) Leave the shop Buy and sell Read letters Leave the shop Buy and sell Leave the shop Wait, . Let's read that letter. Record your progress Never mind ......?! One of our magnus is reacting to the flower!

I think it's the magnus we got from the Sandfeeder!

......!! Record your progress Accept the flower's embrace Never mind Record your progress Never mind Record your progress Return the way you came Never mind The Endmost Bethel The Coliseum The Magnus Town of Sedna Never mind 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5000 DUMMY From Gena Think you're healthy? WRONG! From Sis at the orphanage Sender unknown From the registration lady From Almarde From Giacomo It's me, Wacho! It's Anna! From Tik From Lyuvann IMPORTANT announcement! To my daughter DIADEM, Land of the Clouds From the Master of Mischief! From Gibari VALUABLE INFO! The SADAL SUUD Frontier From Heughes Dark Service Welfare Program ANUENUE, the Rainbow Nation From Nasca HELP WANTED! From Ladekahn The ALFARD Empire From Lolo HELP WANTED!! From Geldoblame From Valara From Rodolfo MIRA, City of Illusion From Corellia URGENT!

Dear Sagi, Are you taking care of yourself?

Tik and Wacho are up to their usual antics here at home. Every day's an adventure!

How are things with you? Are you getting to do the things you want to do?

You know, I wish you were a little kinder to yourself.

Go out there and find something special for your own sake—not just for me or the kids at the orphanage.

Nothing would bring me more joy than to hear you've discovered what you really, truly want to do.

It's not much, but I've enclosed some magnus and spending money. Treat yourself to a good meal—it's on me.

Take care of yourself, mister. Love, Mom

Has the wear and tear of daily battle got you down?

Think you're invincible? That you'll never wind up incapacitated in battle?

Then what you need is a new policy with Magnus Life Insurance Co.!

(Terms may vary based on element, weapon of choice, past illnesses, deck size, and wings of the heart.)

For more information, please see our instructional pamphlet magnus. Hmmmm... I think I'm fine. I'm still young, after all...

Dear Sagi, It's Sis! The one you helped out at the orphanage. (In case you forgot, ha!)

Thanks for that thornflower nectar! It was a big help.

Gena used the nectar to make some sweets for everybody.

We had some set aside for you, too, but then Wacho and Tik got at them...

Cheer up! I'm sure she'll make more the next time you come home.

Take care, Sagi.

Dear Somebody,

So much glitter. So much gold. So many books that I can't read.

Somebody, please write back. Huh...? They must have had the wrong address.

Good day, Mr. Sagi. This is the Coliseum registration desk. How have you been, sir?

Let me keep this brief. We have a job for you.

I can understand if this comes as a surprise to you.

Allow me to explain.

As a matter of policy, we ask all combatants to perform some kind of service to the Coliseum—

and they're not allowed to progress a rank until they do.

Mr. Sagi, you're just about ready to move up a rank, so it's your turn now.

The upper management has already arranged for your first task.

Here's what you need to do.

Please go to the infirmary in Sheliak. The doctor there has medicine we use to treat our wounded.

We'll let him know you're coming, so all you have to do is go, get the medicine, and bring it back.

Good luck, Mr. Sagi, and safe travels.

Hello Sagi and Milly, I'm sorry you had to get caught up in all that trouble the other day.

I know you two are from the Empire, but it's funny. You don't seem like the others.

You both have such kind hearts... I can only imagine how beautiful your wings must be.

There isn't much to do here, but I hope you come visit Azha again soon.

Sagi! Last time was a fluke, you understand? A fluke! I was careless, so don't get the wrong idea!

You just wait. You'll rue the day you crossed the Dark Service!

Dear Somebody,

Those fluffy clouds look yummy. The wind is zooming by.

Please write back.

Sagi! How are you doing? I'm doing grate!

Tik saw me writing this letter and says he'll write, too.

He still doesn't know his ABCs, though, so I'm gonna show him how.

Starting today, I'm his teecher! From Wacho!

Dear Sagi,

How are you? Lately Wacho and Tik have started imitating you.

They've done their homework. Even I was surprised at the likeness!

They've been showering me with affection all week. Remind you of anyone?

Love, Mom

Dear Sagi,

How are you? We've finally started fishing again here in Nashira!

The dumb Empire made us miss the peak season, but otherwise things are finally back to normal.

We're still repairing the big hole Gibari made in the wall...

I think that lunk has already forgotten about the hole AND the secret passage.

Ooh, guess what? I learned how to properly filet a glubberfish!

I'll grill you up some next time you're in town, so drop by soon!

I guess Gibari can have some, too. If there are leftovers... —Anna

P.S.—

Actually, Gibari's been kind of down. He just mumbles to this greythorne all day. It's not like him.

Next time you visit, could you try to cheer him up a little?

SaGi Tik SaGi saGiSaGisaGiSa SaGisaGi SaGi TiK

Dear Sagi, This is Mom.

Tik insisted on writing you a letter. He's still learning.

Right now he can only write your name and his, but he's really giving it his all.

Let him know how well he's doing!

Dear Sagi,

You did a splendid job with the investigation in Azha. Quaestor Verus must be proud.

I am ashamed to say it, but injuries I sustained during that riot have prevented me from returning home.

I intend to rest up in Azha until my strength returns.

It is discouraging to think I must remain in this village of thieves, but I have little choice at the moment.

I've informed the quaestor of your magnificent performance here. Please continue to aid him well.

A comrade in justice, Lyuvann

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To my beloved daughter,

Did you see, Milliarde? In Tarazed, I have given humanity a new home.

Mankind is doomed if we continue to rely on the power of the gods.

There is no future for us as long as we cling to these islands precariously poised in the sky.

This is a new start for us all. I promise you'll never have to endure another lonely moment.

Together, you and I and Daimon—a friend you must meet—will be happy. Your mother would have wanted it that way.

I can even make you a better body with today's machina technology. I am sorry for the pain I've caused you.

I await you aboard Tarazed. —Your loving father Father...

Curses! A second loss to the likes of you? There must have been some mistake!

The next time we meet will be the LAST time! Enjoy the rest of your life!!

DIADEM: Kick Back in a Kingdom! Enjoy four days of vacation fun in Diadem with your own expert guide!

Arrive in the fishing village of Nashira by private liner and lunch on glubberfish fresh off the hook!

Stroll through the Cloud Passage, a fluffy, dreamy landscape loved by all!

Take a commemorative photo of the famous changing of the guard in the castle town of Sheliak!

For more information, contact the Diadem Travel Bureau.

Dear Sagi,

Normally I'd just show up in a whirlwind, but I thought a letter might make for a fun change of pace.

Anyway, thanks for the help in Diadem! A mischief pro such as myself is always up for a chance to do some damage.

Speaking of which, I think it's time to relocate.

The Master of Mischief has to be everywhere and nowhere—always ready to help out folks the world round.

Anyway, see ya when I see ya!

Palolo II, Master of Mischief

Good day, Mr. Sagi. This is the Coliseum registration desk. I trust you are well, sir.

Allow me to keep this brief. We have another job for you.

This time, we'd like you to act as someone's escort. His name is Mr. Lance.

He's scheduled to meet you in the woods of Nunki Valley. Could you guide him from there to Cebalrai?

Mr. Lance is very dear to us here at the Coliseum, so please be on your best behavior!

Good luck, Mr. Sagi, and safe travels.

Yo! Sagi! How you doing?

A lot's happened. Everything feels a little mixed up... But I'm not sick or nothing, don't worry!

I feel kind of weird asking you this, but is Kahn OK?

If you're ever back at Elnath, check up on him for me, will you?

HeLLo Sagi Tik WacHu Gena MiLLy GuiLLo gUIllO GuiLLogUIllogUillo

Dear Sagi, It's Mom again.

Tik has learned to write quite a bit of the alphabet now. He seems to like Guillo's name best.

Dear Sagi,

How are you doing? Are you getting along with Milliarde all right?

I worry sometimes that you still don't understand girls too well.

You're on a hard journey, mister. Don't you and Guillo go charging off at your own pace.

Before you race ahead, make sure you take the time to look back and let her know you're there.

Love, Mom.

It's our big mid-season sale!! We're SLASHING prices at magnus shops across the sky!

Potions for 250G? I DON'T THINK SO! Just 99G for a limited time only!

Snag that magnus you've been lusting after! Why? Because You Deserve It! Aww, the date on this thing says the sale ended weeks ago...

BULLETIN: Visit Eternal Ruins! Witness the historic majesty of Sadal Suud on this three-day tour.

Enjoy a simple lunch while you watch perfect white clouds roll through the streets of Pherkad!

Hike through the exquisite forests of Nunki Valley!

Pick mountain apples outside the farming hamlet of Cebalrai, then move on to apple wine tasting!

For more information, contact the Pherkad Chamber of Commerce.

Sagi! I know what makes us different now. A power beyond simple human strength!

I'm going to find that power! Then I'll come for you. Mark my words!!

Dear Sagi,

You were in a serious pinch back there! If I hadn't happened to be passing through... Yikes!

Aw, but don't thank me. I just did what any good mischief-maker would do!

Oh, by the way—I dropped by Diadem the other day. King Ladekahn has really started looking the part.

But he seemed a little blue. I guess at that age, kids still want to be kids...or something?

Sagi, you should drop by to see him! Ha ha, look at me, checking up on everyone like some old hen!

Palolo II, Master of Mischief

To my beloved brother Nasca,

I hope this finds you in good health. I know this is your first solo operation.

I can't be there to protect you like before. Be wary of everything. Trust no one.

How are your soldiers' conditions? What's the situation at your post? Are you sufficiently supplied?

My biggest concern is your health, Nasca.

You were never the toughest kid growing up. I hope Diadem's winds haven't gotten to you.

If you run into any trouble, contact me immediately.

—Your loving brother Brothers, huh... I'd feel bad if Nasca didn't get his letter. Let's forward this on.

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Direct all inquiries to the Dark Service Welfare Center. Even though I quit, the junk mail still comes...

Good day, Mr. Sagi. This is the Coliseum registration desk.

Are you and your girlfriend still together, sir?

Allow me to keep this brief. We have another job for you.

Actually, this time it technically isn't a job at all.

You've received a dinner invitation from a Coliseum sponsor by the name of Mr. Panie.

It sounds like I can up your Coliseum rank as soon as you get back from the engagement.

You're set to meet at the entrance to Komo Mai. Please head there right away.

Good luck, Mr. Sagi, and safe travels.

Dear Sagi,

How are you doing? Are you making sure Guillo gets proper maintenance?

Guillo refuses to bother with those kinds of things, so you need to be on the lookout.

Remember that incident with the cottoncap fruit getting stuck back there? Once was enough.

It's important to wash inside the armor as well as out. All right, mister?

Love, Mom.

FEATURE: Verdure and Rainbows! Enjoy six days touring Anuenue, the "Rainbow Nation."

Taste the tradition with Komo Mai cookies baked right in the City of Flowers!

Return to the days of senioritis with lecture day at the School of Magic!

Indulge in activities like waterfall climbing in the quaint village of Opu!

Stand in awe at the base of the millennia-old Celestial Tree!

For more information, contact the Anuenue Travel Agency.

Dear Brother,

I'm doing fine here. I wish you wouldn't worry so much.

I can handle anything that comes up by myself. That new toy I got a little while ago is great!

As long as I've got it, I'm unbeatable. So you don't have to worry about me, OK?

Just take care of yourself. Nasca Looks like this came by mistake. Let's forward it on to Heughes.

To SAGI!!

Did you get Tik's letter? He's really getting good, huh? I'm the one who taught him!

I'm not letting him beat me, though! That's why I'm lurning a second langwege now!

Hola! Como estas? Yo estoy great!

What do you think? Pretty awsum, huh?!

From Wacho!

Thanks to new expansion, tri-Crescendo Inc. is now looking for qualified workers!

We're looking for someone with enough dedication and spunk to make even the Magnus of Life shine!

For more info, check us out online! You want me to apply? But, ... I'm already gainfully employed!

Dear Somebody,

It's sticky and humid. What if my ball falls off the big tree?

Won't you write back? Write back to WHO? We don't even know who's sending these...

Sagi,

Words cannot express my thanks for your help at the Cloudvents.

Diadem will join forces with Quaestor Verus in taking measures against promachination.

May the swords and clouds of Diadem never waver.

Sincerely, Ladekahn, King of Diadem

P.S.—

Way to go, Sagi! I heard about all the stuff you did in Anuenue and Sadal Suud.

You're a tough act to follow, but I'll do my best. Watch and see!

Hi Sagi. Are you fine? Im fine too. Thanks for my hat!

I ware it everyday. Wacho wares it too. Come play soon!!

Dear Sagi, It's Mom.

Tik is so funny. He wears that hat to bed every single night.

He's very happy to have it back!

Land of the CUTTING EDGE!

Enjoy hands-on contact with the newest machina on a fabulous five-day trip to the Alfard Empire.

Your trip begins at Mintaka's beautiful port, filled with the enchanting aroma of machina gas.

Ride around in the latest machina by day, and enjoy a machina oil-flavored meal by night!

See magma up close in the village of Azha, then cool off with shaved flame ice straight from the Lava Caves.

For more information, contact Mintaka Walker Magazine.

Is the Sfida flying all right?

I sure hope the special Lolo-brand upgrades are doing their job...

P.S.—

Dear Mr. Sfida Attendant, Just because the Sfida's flying again doesn't mean you should abuse her!

Take good care of her and fly safely. I'm sure she'll appreciate it.

The waterwheel is finally done! Thank you for everything. I owe all of this to you!

I hope this waterwheel will go on turning for years to come, watching over Opu as a new village symbol.

Maybe it will even change somebody's life someday.

Make waves like the Celestial River! Explode onto the scene like hot magma from the Lava Caves!

We here at MONOLITH SOFTWARE INC. are looking for new creative staff!

See our website for details. Sagi, this would be great for you! I think it's a much better fit than the Dark Service, at least. Hmm... I don't think anyone would be very happy if I exploded like hot magma...

Sagi, Did the room I prepared for you suit your liking?

I apologize if the interior design isn't up to civilized standards. Regretfully, I had little to do with it.

Oh, yes. Would you promise me just one thing?

Never, ever look in the bookshelf near the bed. Don't even think about it.

Geldoblame Aide to Quaestor Verus

Now I'm all alone. I have to get stronger.

Stronger... Stronger... Stronger than anyone. All alone? Stronger? I wonder who keeps sending these...

Sagi,

I'm at a loss for words in expressing my thanks for driving the Empire from the Cloudvents.

It is my plan to deploy a group of knights to the location for a follow-up investigation shortly.

May the swords and clouds of Diadem never waver.

Sincerely, Ladekahn, King of Diadem

P.S.—

Thank you so much, Sagi! Words really aren't enough! Come visit us all in Diadem soon.

I'm sure I've still got a long way to go, but I want to be the best king I can be.

With my knights at my side, I promise I'll always defend my people.

Watch and see, Sagi!

I owe you one for Anuenue. NOT that you should have interfered. You're too soft, ghost boy.

I'm sending you a Holoholo fruit along with this letter.

It's the softest fruit in Anuenue. A fitting gift, don't you think? You find a rotten food magnus tucked inside the envelope... Blegh! How long ago did she send this?! You put the rotten food magnus back in the envelope.

Dear Sagi, How's it going?

Thanks for showing me that cool trick before!

I never expected you to hop up to me looking like THAT!

Even I, the Master of Mischief, was humbled.

So, what? You use that little trick to hop in the shower with Milly, or what? You perv!

Palolo II, Master of Mischief

Dear Sagi,

Word of your exploits has reached Azha. It's heartening to hear you've been such a help to the quaestor.

As for me, I'm fit as a fiddle now. I'm ready to return to active duty.

For some strange reason, though, I can't bring myself to do it.

I feel like staying here a while longer.

The things I said about the people of Azha... Maybe I was wrong.

Forgive me, this is turning into a very poorly composed letter.

I pray for your further success—as does the desert girl who nursed me back to health.

—Lyuvann

Yo! How you holding up, Sagi?

I think I've finally found my purpose again!

I'll pick up where my pop left off, and become a great fisherman.

I hear from Palolo that Kahn is doing a great job as king.

I'm happy to hear it, but also kind of sad.

Next time you see him, pass along a message to him for me, OK?

Tell him, "Knight or not, I'll always defend my king."

You have to hear this! The scariest thing happened the other day.

I have no idea why everybody likes those things.

It was all slick and round and blobby... Just remembering it makes my skin crawl!

Hey there, Sagi. Those pests finally hightailed it out of Nunki Valley. It's about time.

I was just telling my steward here about how he's got you to thank for that.

But I'm afraid the valley's lush forests are gone for good. The Empire will pay for that, believe you me.

Rodolfo Pherkad's Lord-to-be

MYSTERY: Island in the Mists! Limited time offer! See the sights of Mira, City of Illusion (day trip).

See the Trail of Souls (from inside the bus), then snack in the confectionary village of Parnasse.

Dress in costume and meet with clairvoyants in Reverence, the picture book village.

Witness a guardian spirit's descent at Nekton, Shrine of the Spirits.

For more information, contact the Mira Sightseeing Society.

*The Society is not liable for any cancellations due to weather or outer-dimensional conditions.

Dear Milliarde,

Promachination's influence continues to grow, but I hope this finds you as cheerful as always.

Me, I'm doing well. No, better than well. Almost too well!

I'm in love. He's... Well, I can't say, but we're serious.

I've decided to nurture these feelings between us. And now the whole world looks different.

Take my advice. Don't you let Sagi get away!

—Almarde What?! Are you planning to capture me, Milly?! Ugh, Sagi! You can be so dense sometimes!

Sagi, You did magnificently in driving the Empire's forces from the Veinroots.

As my country remains neutral, I cannot offer you official thanks for your efforts.

However, the people here will not soon forget how you saved our precious Celestial Tree.

I look forward to a day I might spend a quiet afternoon with you all beneath her branches.

—Queen Corellia

Good day, Mr. Sagi.

This is the Coliseum registration desk. I hope this finds you and your companions well, sir.

I'm writing to inform you of an emergency summons.

Mr. Panie has requested you report to Vega right away!

I know the situation is dire, but please do take care of yourself.

Good luck, Mr. Sagi, and safe travels.

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PUT THE PRIDE BACK IN YOUR GLIDE. ...I'm pitching this one.

Sagi, I have a favor to ask of you.

It seems there's been some sort of trouble at Dark Service Headquarters.

They may be Baelheit's private forces, but he seems too busy with recent events to act.

Surely you understand the crucial role the Dark Service plays in the Empire.

Would you mind taking a look before the situation escalates?

I'd like you to consider this a personal request from me, and not mention it to the quaestor.

Report to the soldier posted outside of Quaestor Verus's office when your investigation is complete.

I leave things in your capable hands.

Geldoblame Aide to Quaestor Verus This letter has no content. TEMP DECK DUMMY DECK 2 DUMMY DECK 3 DUMMY DECK 4 DUMMY Comments are 25 JC by 3 lines for 75 characters total. Double-byte characters only. Line breaks are not registered, so add spaces to fill up a line and get to the next one. An attack magnus all characters can use. Lacks offensive power, but works well as the opener in a combo. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon. An attack magnus all characters can use. Possesses average offensive power, and is usable after a weak attack in a combo. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon. An attack magnus all characters can use. High in offensive power, it is usable after weak or medium attacks in a combo. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon. An alternative weak attack all characters can use. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon—except when Milly uses it, in which case its element is always physical. An alternative medium attack all characters can use. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon—except when Milly uses it, in which case its element is always physical. An alternative strong attack all characters can use. Its element varies to match the equipped weapon—except when Milly uses it, in which case its element is always physical. A Milly special. Usable after a regular weak attack in a combo. By turning her back to the enemy and keeping the attack hidden, Milly guarantees it will hit. Variable element. A Milly special. Usable after a regular weak attack in a combo. Milly dashes at the enemy and soundly stomps upon them, showing off her speed and resolve. Variable element. A Milly special. Usable after a regular medium attack in a combo. A unique uppercut that uses centrifugal force to make up for Milly's light weight. Variable element. A Milly special. Yields a sliding attack when used alone instead of in a combo. Surprising the enemy, it nearly always knocks them down. Physical attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Sagi. Quickly closes in on the enemy, then calls upon the winds of war and slashes upward, leaving a spiral-shaped wound upon the enemy. Physical attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Sagi. Slashes down from the sky with blade afire, ignited by the heat of battle. The force, multiplied by a midair flip, flattens the enemy. Fire attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Sagi. Dons the power of lightning before rushing the enemy, then cuts down the staggering foe, wiping their memory clean with the shock. Lightning attack. Lv. 2 special attack for Sagi. Quickly closes in on the enemy, then slashes upward with murderous rage, leaving a violent slash wound upon the enemy. Variable element. Lv. 2 special attack for Sagi. Runs the enemy through with blade aflame. Its raging, crimson flames burn friend and foe alike, searing all it touches. Fire attack. Lv. 2 special attack for Sagi. Creates a flower of ice which shatters in a flash of light, burying its knife-like shards in the enemy. Ice attack. Lv. 3 special attack for Sagi. Ascends into the heavens, rending the surrounding fabric of space, and leaves a terrible whirlwind-shaped wound upon the enemy. Variable element. Lv. 3 special attack for Sagi. The fighting spirit within is unleashed to form a raging inferno, spiralling into the enemy with hellish ferocity. Fire attack. Lv. 3 special attack for Sagi. Mercilessly slashes at the enemy with a blade blessed by the ice king. It grows colder with each swing, creating a massive pillar of ice. Ice attack. Lv. 4 special attack for Sagi. Gained when Sagi joined souls with his guardian spirit. His rage and a godly power tear through foes as if they were naught but silk. Holy attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Milly. Like a swallow in flight, her kick slices flesh. Like a bee's sting, her thrust shatters bone. Milly soars with a butterfly's grace. Physical attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Milly. Delivers a fierce weapon blow while sweeping the victim's legs with an icy kick. Flying foes escape its freezing effect. Ice attack. Lv. 1 special attack for Milly. Pummels the enemy with a series of electrified punches and kicks, leaving them numb from the power of the final blow. Lightning attack. Lv. 2 special attack for Milly. Traces a graceful arc through the air with clubs crossed, hitting all enemies. Variable element if equipped with a fire or lightning weapon. Lv. 2 special attack for Milly. Uses Milly's minimal magic to transform her weapons into icicles, then spins on them as an axis to blow foes back with a frosty kick. Ice attack. Lv. 2 special attack for Milly. Takes to the sky like a newborn thunderbird, wings making enemies tremble as they ascend into the heavens. Lightning attack. Lv. 3 special attack for Milly. Dives headlong at the enemy while bathed in eternal flames, like a phoenix descending upon a world of chaos. Fire attack. Lv. 3 special attack for Milly. Gathers all of the energy in the atmosphere and unleashes it, showering all enemies in lethal lightning as they stare transfixed. Lightning attack. Lv. 1 magic for Guillo. Commands the burning power that flows through the world of reason to burst into menacing flames, scorching its target. Fire attack. Lv. 1 magic for Guillo. Commands the freezing power that flows through the world of reason to harden into threatening crystals, hailing down upon all foes. Ice attack. Lv. 1 magic for Guillo. Commands the electrical power that flows through the world of reason to gather into lethal lightning, seeking out and destroying foes. Lightning attack. Lv. 1 magic for Guillo. Commands the shining power that flows through the world of reason to form a volley of brilliant arrows, piercing the target. Holy attack. Lv. 2 magic for Guillo. Summons a wheel of ice from a world clouded by snow. The razor-edged disc coolly cuts through multiple targets in its path. Ice attack. Lv. 2 magic for Guillo. Pierces the earth with arms suffused with frost, snatching away all warmth as giant blades of ice shatter the victim's frozen form. Ice attack. Lv. 2 magic for Guillo. Spits forth a thundersnake swallowed in the past to ravage all foes. Controlling this rebellious creature is supposedly quite a headache. Lightning attack. Lv. 2 magic for Guillo. Skewers the enemy with a spear crafted from sacred spirits. Those who have strayed from the light are sure to perish before it. Holy attack. Lv. 2 magic for Guillo. Causes demon wings to sprout from he who would tap into the darkness. The wings then fly at their doomed prey of their own accord. Darkness attack. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. The magic sigil which appears in the air as Guillo points to the sky bursts, staining the battlefield and all upon it. Variable element. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. The magic power filling Guillo's belly becomes a ball of fire shining out through the mage's eyes, bathing all foes in a wave of fire. Fire attack. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. Summons a primeval glacier which sails at the enemies on the river of time at Guillo's command, freezing them before returning to the past. Ice attack. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. A thunder dragon appears as Guillo strikes the earth. The beast then cascades down upon all enemies as the mage strikes a second blow. Lightning attack. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. A spear of light skewers the enemy as Guillo raises a hand, then illuminates the surroundings with a flurry of flashes. Holy attack. Lv. 3 magic for Guillo. Evil spirits use Guillo's body as a host, their lamentations flooding forth to consume the enemy as Guillo blows their body to pieces. Darkness attack. Guillo's Lv. 4 Supreme Magic. All life is dependent on the earth. This spell summons a comet to strike the planet, terrifying foes on an instinctual level. Ice attack. Named after the street punks who frequently use it, but not much different than the average kitchen knife. Used mostly in muggings and petty crimes. The set length of this blade gives the perfect balance of armor-shattering power and enough speed to outmaneuver foes, impaling them before they can so much as touch the user. One can see the purity of spirit that went into crafting the simple and unornamented blade of this sword, designed for thrusting. A symbol of knighthood due to its widespread use. A sword well loved for its balance. Adaptable to a plethora of maneuvers, its considerable cutting potential allows the wielder's skill to shine forth, encouraging growth. Boasts a surprisingly sharp edge. That surprise will turn to elation as foes are cut down with ease, but one must always remember that the sword is a servant to justice. Also called the "sword of love" after one brave knight used it to save his queen. The guard sports the royal seal, and the blade is emblazoned with the code of the warrior. Rumored to lie at the end of the world. Its overwhelming presence sends foes into a panic, shatters their psyche, then silently sends them to their graves. Memories of the forge remain within this blade, as evidenced by its fiery red color. The feeling of its searing heat is planted in the foe with each strike. This sword of endless flame has no blade, searing foes and evaporating their will to fight with heat alone. After tasting the agony of the first blow, enemies will run in terror. A sword from the arid desert, its edge splintered and rough. Exudes blistering heat upon contact with a foe, vaporizing the spilled blood before it can reach the ground. Born in the age of the gods, this sword channels the will to live held by all things into a crimson flame. It's said the god of storms was the first to control its rage. The fury of the god of flames stokes a rage in the wielder, staining their field of vision blood red and driving them to crush the enemy. This sword acts as a miniature sun, constantly flaring up. When pointed at a foe, its threatening flame becomes a vortex, burning the target as it blows them backward. The blade that brought an end to the War of the Gods. Burning away god and man alike, its flames transcend all reason and limitation. This sword is the key to all the future holds. A weapon suffused with the frosty water of the northernmost springs. Its icy blade rends the air as it makes a beeline for the enemy's vital organs. This rippling blade reflects scenes from the ice ages. The freezing torrent contained within it assaults the enemy with the brutality of an age long past. Supported by undines, this massive sword feels light to the bearer. The water spirits summon a vast flow to the blade, honed by the warrior's will into a razor edge. A sword containing the anguish of lost loved ones. It offers healing water to all who shed a compassionate tear, but its blade becomes icy poison to any who mock its lamentations. The moans emitted with every swing of this sword crescendo, ultimately driving the very soul from victims' bodies. The empty husks left behind fall lifeless before its onslaught. Made from the permafrost of a sacred mountaintop, those who feel its icy blade lose all psychic equilibrium. Perhaps the spirits of the mountain whisper doom into their ears. A short sword which fell to earth in a bolt of lightning. It emits a brilliant light at the bearer's command. Usually kept hidden, then drawn and used while the foe is blinded. Made from the powdered bones of the ancient thunderfish. Paralyzing the victim first with its powerful current, it ensures that its attack hits the mark. This blade, decreed "unrivaled" by master swordsmen, cuts down anything in a single blow. Usually encased in its black sheath, the flash as it is drawn is the last thing foes see. Normally as calm as the blue sky, this sword roars with thunder once drawn. The sight of it decimating foes as it writhes with lightning is worthy of the divine king's name. A weapon forged by Thor's hammer. Each blow made it sing with thunder as it was tempered for seven days straight. It summons explosive lightning to the sword's whetted edge. A holy light to dispel evil. The wicked are struck blind and their impure hearts are exposed, replaced by the unfaltering gaze of truth and their purified soul. A blade protected by the light. Divinely blessed, this sword exudes limitless power even in the blackest darkness, guiding its bearer back into the light. The sword carried by a hero charged with ridding the world of evil. Even if the wielder should die on the battlefield, he will rise from the ashes to complete his sacred quest. An evil blade which shares its fate with the bearer. With each foe it topples, its cursed edge grows closer to the wielder's heart. Causes death when durability reaches 0. Born from a shadowy pool of raven's blood. This sword will not return to its sheath until its victim's blood runs dry. No longer called "Ravensblood," for fear of the blade's ire. A once-dull blade sharpened night after night by city punks, revealing a gleaming weapon underneath. Underestimate its edge and you'll regret it from the afterlife. A long sword with attack power tangibly enhanced as a result of its generous length. While also that much heavier, mastery is simply a matter of getting used to its heft. A weapon of freedom, able to put enemies to sleep. The skillful swordplay of a free-minded knight leads enemies from the depths of pain into darkest slumber. This sword suffuses its wielder with a surging energy. The path to victory is found by becoming one with the sword and tapping into its power. Lowers enemies' physical defense. This blade sits upon a royal throne, lording over the four seas. Its overwhelming power cannot be described by words, except to call it king among all weapons. A long sword imbued with fire for increased destructive power. The tongues of flame which leap at each swing attest to its power. Hot to the touch, but not painful to hold. One can see a blaze within this straight sword. Its searing tip emits flames redder than blood when plunged into a foe, drawing howls of pain. Lowers enemy's fire defense. The result of further heating the Flame Sword, increasing its destructive power. While the sword now bears down upon foes more heavily, it has sacrificed its prior durability. The Flame Sword's form after releasing its inner blaze. Never halting its overflowing onslaught of heat, this weapon has grown more powerful than ever before. The Flametongue with enhanced destructive power knows no rival. Its flames immolate the toughest of opponents, making them kneel before you. Increases chance of flames. The Flametongue with enhanced attack power knows no rival. Its flames scorch the toughest of opponents, making them cower in terror. A more durable version of the Sword of Thirst. Its blade reflects the power of the eternal moon above the desert. A sword of truly unslakeable thirst. Its bottomless cravings exceeding even the wielder's control, the blade has begun to feast on the pain of enemies, absorbing their MP. Sword used by the god of storms to smite a mighty serpent. The blood which then coated the blade turned to poison and seeped into the weapon, lowering foes' resistance to flames. Blade possessed by the god of flames. The blaze it creates crushes the wielder while devouring the enemy with ease. Ups chance of flames while lowering foes' defense against fire. The flames inside this blade surpass even the Ifrit Saber, causing enemies to go up in smoke, made to dance about on the palm of the fire god's hand. The apocalyptic blade steeped in the very fires of hell. Given to mankind in the end times to mercilessly purge the wicked by transforming the world into a sea of flames. The left hand of the sun god warmly illuminates the earth, while the right fiercely engulfs it in flame. Ups chance of flames while stripping foes of any resistance. This sword's origins lie with the sun god who burns away the very heavens. His pristine blaze lies beyond the reach of man, raging down indiscriminately on all living things. Used by defenders of the frozen tundra. Not dulled by the chilling winds, the cold actually whets the blade's razor edge. Lowers enemies' natural resistance to freezing. A chill floats about this straight blade, leaving shards of ice bluer than tears when thrust into an enemy and sealing their movements. Lowers foes' defense against ice. A weapon of freedom, imbued with the destructive power of ice. Freezing water is stored within the blade, spraying forth tiny razor shards when swung. Boasts higher attack power than the Crystal Edge. The chill which engulfs the blade is absolute, making one believe it could cleave a glacier in two. This weapon's freezing power surpasses that of the Aqua Truth, as it is supported by an abundance of undines who reverse the flow of battle in disadvantageous circumstances. A tremendous sorrow overflows from this blade, awaiting, perhaps in vain, the day when all tears cease to fall. Its edge dulls foes' defense against ice. It is said that azure mermaids, flowers of the sea, call men to drown. The lungs of those struck by this blade are filled with the mermaids' water, leaving them gasping for air. The moans emitted with every swing of this sword crescendo, ultimately driving foes into a deep slumber. There, they are met with a never-ending world of chaos. The apocalyptic blade encased in the ice of man's cruelty. Given to mankind in the end times to mercilessly purge the selfish by transforming the world into a glacial floe. Binds the enemy with a hair-raising frost, driving the gears within the victim's mind awry. The ensuing chaos leaves them exposed to the cold, numbing all of the body's senses. A weapon of freedom, imbued with the destructive power of lightning. The electricity enveloping this blade appears as a beast's fangs, crippling foes with terror. Sword inhabited by the spirit of the legendary king of the thunderfish, ruler of the ancient seas. Overpowers foes with its terrible lightning, lowering their resistance to shock. Made from the giant, sharpened scale of an ancient thunderfish. The electrical current within it short-circuits any defense, occasionally lowering foes' defense against lightning. Made from the giant, sharpened scale of an ancient thunderfish. Its sharp, exceptionally durable teeth deliver high voltage and intense pain. The blade decreed "greatest of its era" by master swordsmen. Its edge cuts down foes as quickly as Glimmer's while also boasting excellent durability. A sword born from the field of life-and-death battle. Though sure to strike down any human foe, this fragile blade's life span has grown even shorter than before. The durable blade of the brave lion knight which granted him power over lightning. Together, they survived countless battles on an unrelenting journey. What has provoked the wrath of Jupiter? Perhaps man, for destroying the world that he has wrought. His rage fuels the destructive power and durability of this blade. It is difficult to picture such a calm object used to kill, but the gentler the person, the hotter their rage when provoked. Stronger than Jupiter's lightning, but fragile. The apocalyptic blade steeped in divine lightning. Given to mankind in the end times to mercilessly purge the greedy by piercing the world with thunderous retribution. A weapon wrought by Thor's own hammer. The lightning it summons greatly surpasses that of its twin sword, the Plasma Blade. In exchange, it lacks durability. The light exuded by this blade mixes calm with enmity. A holy shower eats away at foes while leading them to slumber, offering sweet release in death. The bright light exuded by this blade spurns evil, trapping it in a shining cage. With no hope of release, enemies' dark hearts are left to curse themselves until death. The true power inherited in the name of the great paladin. This blade commands a divine light through the grace of the gods, reducing foes to penitent tears. Increases durability. A sword obedient to the gods. Used to uphold the world's balance, it banishes the undead with divine power. The deeply rooted evil of their souls takes its toll on the sword, however. The apocalyptic blade resplendent with the light of the gods. Kindled within mankind in the end times, this light swallows all before it, ending life at the apex of pain. The dragon-slayer's sword made to pierce iron scales and stain their massive throats red. Unrelenting in its mission, it is said to revive its wielder so long as dragons exist. An evil blade which shares its fate with the bearer. Causes death when durability reaches 0. Lowers enemy's defense against darkness and resistance to blindness. Merciless dark blade which gouges out the eyes of enemies, then pierces the heart of its wielder. Blinds enemies, but causes death when durability reaches 0. The apocalyptic blade tinged with the dusk of the end times. The infinite darkness opens before man, striking him deaf and mute, heralding the world's end uncontested. The true form of the Ravensbrood. Unleashed due to a weakening of people's superstitions over the generations, it now drinks the blood of foes again. Drains enemy's HP. Made from the extremely hard wood of ancient trees from the tropics, each blow momentarily muddles the victim's memory. The same material is often used in fine home furnishings. A club crafted from the fangs of a feral beast. Sharp enough to pierce the hide of any prey, then rend them to pieces. The grip is wrapped in the beast's hide for better purchase. Covered in rose-like thorns soaked in poison. Its stunning color and dangerous fragrance make this a weapon most advantageously used by a woman. A vintage club dug up in an antique store. It's rare to see this level of quality, making it likely that this was once the property of a true master. A right nice piece of work. This cudgel captivates onlookers, holding them rapt with its golden color overflowing with elegance. Its merciless coldness is apparent to any who answer the urge to touch it. This club glows hotter the more the wielder burns with passion for battle. The smoldering red cudgel burns foes as it strikes them, searing away their will to keep fighting. A weapon crafted in the shape of a dragon's head, used by a warrior monk. Spewing flames from its ravine-like mouth, it transforms enemies into a writhing ball of fire. Said to be the horn cleft from the fire god's head by a bold son of man. The unrelenting rage trapped within it scorches the earth before its wielder with each blow. Topples foes with its inner frost. The chill of death paralyzes enemies' legs, while relentless blows rain down upon them like hail, driving them to defeat. The glacial ice of the arctic extremes was assumed too hard to use in weapons, but one smithy's passion enabled him to craft this superlatively hard cudgel. This relic, once asleep at the heart of an iceberg, was brought to the surface by steady erosion. This ageless weapon bears the name of a legendary queen, freezing foes on contact. A stave with a thundercloud sealed inside. Its electric glow lights the darkest paths while the lightning it releases shocks the toughest brutes, making this popular among ladies. A cudgel formed from the energy released at the birth of the heavens. Its use requires an iron will, and the unworthy who attempt it are smote in the blink of an eye. The incarnation of the darker side of the gods, responsible for catastrophic natural disasters. When lifted to the heavens, it releases the power to split the very skies in two. Made from the bones of a great hermit who sacrificed his own life to rid the world of its greatest nemesis. No one can escape death, but this can help you stave it off for a time. Ritual implement from the far southeast, used to strike the ground around the deity's granite throne during summoning rituals to keep demons at bay. A club shaped by the hands of demons, its hideous form brimming with malice. Even if a foe should escape the wielder, they would be plagued by its unremitting darkness. This weapon puts foes off guard with its lavish color and bouquet, then stings them with a myriad of poison thorns, weakening their physical attack power. A vintage club dug up in an antique store, once held by the so-called Divine Fist. The godly power it contains atrophies foes as it strikes them, deadening their physical defenses. Boasting a higher destructive power than the Heat Club, this weapon also lowers an enemy's resistance to sleep, trapping foes between flames and slumber. The Heat Club, enhanced with a deadly poison. Between the burns and the toxin, enemies' faces twist in pain as their trembling hands clutch at the wielder for succor. A club crafted from the fangs of a flame beast. Sharp enough to pierce the hide of any prey, then burn them to cinders. The grip is blessed by a protective god to ensure safe use. A weapon crafted in the shape of the dragon king's head, treasured by an order of warrior monks. Spewing flames from its all-consuming mouth, it eclipses the Drakeshead Staff. Said to be the fang torn from the mouth of the fire god by a transcendent son of man. Its infernal flames which swallow all lesser blazes were the pride of the fire god. Club carved from the wild ice trees of the frozen tundra, this weapon is too cold to wield without gloves. It is both as deadly and as fragile as an icicle. Foes struck by this stave are instantly frozen solid. Left totally petrified by a frenzied onslaught, foes' faces stay contorted into inscrutable expressions. Born of the so-called eternal ice, this unmeltable club derails its victims' defenses to its chill with each blow. Even just the name of the fabled ice queen leaves hearers in chills. The surging fear within foes grows heavy, exposing them to the frost. It is said the breath of this legendary queen can freeze a man where he stands before his terror can spur him to flee. A club carved from the wild thunder trees of the arid deserts, a material with impressive destructive power making it ideal for use in weapons. A cudgel sealed by the thundering sky. Its shining light becomes an illusionary chain, while its lightning forms shackles to bind foes, leaving them vulnerable to electrical shock. A club crafted from the fangs of a thunder beast. Sharp enough to pierce the hide of any prey, then shock them. The grip is blessed by a god of war, strengthening the user. Lightning is the weapon used by the gods to smite the fools who would intrude upon their heavenly domain. A terror to winged foes, all who fly too close are thrown down to the ground. The elegant golden shaft of this weapon is wrapped in a veil of electricity with enough destructive power to knock out any who touch it. This weapon resides at the thunder god's feet, flying at foes at its master's cue to fatally electrocute them as the deity passively watches. The elegant golden shaft of this weapon emits a brighter light than ever before, gently leading those who fall before its power on to paradise. Ritual implement from the south, modeled after the shoes worn by their deity. The sound of a stomping heel resounds with each strike, crushing foes' defense against the divine. Fashioned from a hellhound's paw, this club steals all forms of life essence. When at one with its wielder, this weapon drains enemies' HP and MP. This weapon acts as a fuse, guiding the power of all living things to explode forth as magic power. Of course, its use requires the wielder to have sufficient skill with magic. The chains binding this weapon look strange, but those bonds contain the tremendous power of a great sage, placing it at the bearer's disposal. Summons the roiling flames of the god of war. The slightest touch instantly leaves foes in a pillar of flames, as if they were swallowed by a dragon. Contains the flames of the torch passed down from the gods. Its primordial fire has staved off the most feral of beasts and been used by the children of man as a weapon for ages. At the tip of each claw is a ring of frozen iron. The clear chime which sounds as they clash together cuts through the air around the enemy, becoming a deadly chill. This exceptionally beautiful weapon forms a bond with the god of fresh water, who sets a flood upon the enemy, washing them off of the battlefield and into death's abyss. Re-creates the terrible flood which swallowed a continent in a day in antiquity, erasing the era's greatest civilization. Man's creations are but an ephemeral dream. Generates ball lightning from the weapon's claws, which then assails the enemy. This lightning can grow to inflict immense damage, reflecting the wielder's magical powers. The arm of the wearer is possessed by the lord of thunder, its explosive power driving the bearer to destroy indiscriminately. It will kill the wielder as well if not controlled. An offering before the gods. The endless love it received then now illuminates the darkness within enemies' souls. Its divine light erases even the blackest of shadows. This weapon's pristine form exudes sophistication. The goddess-like aura it emits drives even feral beasts to lose their will to fight, ashamed of their own baseness. The cross shape of this weapon presages the doom of foes. The spirits of enemies depart for the underworld before they even feel the blow. A weapon forged in the shadows of antiquity. Every blow rings the bell to summon souls to the underworld, where foes are welcomed at the gate by the lord of the dead. This weapon acts as a fuse, guiding the power of all living things to explode forth as magical fire, burning away foes' defense against toxins. The unbound form of the Hidden Sophia. The sage's wisdom has been reawakened, becoming a blaze hot enough to burn the very fabric of fate. Summons a falling star to rend the sky, exploding in flames which burn even the screams of foes into crimson ash, scattered to the winds and laid to eternal slumber. The primeval fire given to man by the gods became the source of bitter strife, and man became as beast, walking the burning path of hatred. This weapon acts as a fuse, guiding the power of all living things to explode forth as magical ice, freezing foes into an eternal slumber. At the tip of each claw is a ring of braided arctic flowers. The dappled light emitted as they clink together turns the surrounding area into a frozen wasteland. This unornamented weapon is a reflection of the god of fresh water. Before his eternal flow, objects turn to ashes, and living beings to dust, devoid of all warmth. The electrical field produced by this weapon paralyzes foes, simultaneously short-circuiting their thought patterns, leaving them defenseless against electrocution. The wearer's arm resounds with the howls of the lord of thunder. Focusing his rage at a single point, his anger shoots forth as thunder, raining down upon defenseless foes. A weapon showered with tears of light beside a warrior on the darkest field of battle. Mankind is saved by love, and the power of the gods becomes a mirror to dispel darkness. This weapon's pristine light is blinding to those who lurk in the darkness. Those who cannot embrace the light can only wait for it to erase them. This weapon bears a cross upon it. The grudges of the fallen become sin, their interrupted future silence, and their unredeemed souls a deadweight. Drains enemy MP. A weapon from the edge of all-obscuring darkness. Born of the left half of Hades, it is the only implement able to subdue his right half. Though easily acquired thanks to its mass-produced nature, the synthetic material used offers little in the way of defense and not much more in durability. Built of steel, at least its defensive capabilities are dependable. Lighter for its exposed shoulder, the wearer can freely react to even unanticipated situations. Armor built from metal links woven together. The sound as iron strikes iron when the wearer moves is quite loud. Easy to put on, it can pull painfully at hair while coming off. Stripped of unnecessary weight without sacrificing defense, this armor is as light as absolutely possible, though some doubts about its durability remain. The sight of a warrior in full armor suggests an iron man without flesh or blood. Wearers without the required stamina can easily become immobile dolls. This armor of pure gold is an ideal combination of defense and light weight achieved with magic. Also called the Queen Armor because it is worn by the queen's personal guards. Built to protect the burning desire to protect one's loved ones, the defensive capabilities of the portion covering the wearer's heart are exceedingly high. Boasts defenses as high as would be expected for something that survived the superheated smithing process. The flames dancing upon its surface absorb other minor fires. Armor made from the tongue of a fire dragon. Light and somewhat stretchy. The tongue leaps out at oncoming enemies, swallowing up all before it. Armor crafted by snow fairies. When damaged, this mail is restored as easily as packing snow, keeping its defense. Its pristine white form has artistic value as well. Battle jacket imbued with the breath of the thunder god. Blows back enemies' attacks while allowing the wearer to spring forth with lightning speed. Worn by the hero who invaded the thunder king's castle. The tale of the one who crossed the endless sea of thunderclouds and survived the king's mighty blade is still told today. This armor consecrated with oil has a smooth and undying shine. Impure souls are unable to lay even a finger upon it, and those who don it are seen as knights of the gods. Armor littered about the battlefield by an evil god. When worn, it makes one believe himself infallible, stripping warriors of their compassion and claiming their soul. A vest made from the hide of a pow. While less likely to tear than a regular vest, it is lacking in defenses. First and foremost, it is unwise to use clothes as armor. A vest made from the hide of a balloona which exudes an aura of class. Offers sturdier defense than a normal vest, but at the end of the day, clothes are clothes. A re-tempered version of the Full Plate made more durable. By assuaging a warrior's fear of dying, this armor allows the wearer to take another step closer to the enemy. Made with tougher steel than used in the Full Plate. Though improved defensively, the added weight restricts the wearer's movement. Smithies worked day and night to create armor that would not crumble in battle, ultimately developing a tough, clear film which protects the armor beneath it. By using the shaved-down bones of the sword beast in concert with iron, smithies have improved the Scale Mail's durability. A more durable version of the Golden Armor, made using more sophisticated magic. Those protecting their queen need a steadfast spirit even more than armor. The queen's guard demands a transcendent will. One must stand vigilant and alert, even if the devil himself should offer temptation to sleep. Those in the service of the queen who offer up their souls to the gods are the most highly respected. This armor which protects such sacred knights shines with supreme strength. The feverish passion held for one's love makes a man strong and his armor strong, too. His undying emotion spilled forth to encompass his vestments, raising their durability. The armor of one who died for love. The souls of those who fell to protect their loved ones reside within it, and the unending tears of their beloveds cover and strengthen it. Resilient armor fired at temperatures higher than those used in crafting Flame Mail. The eternal flames inside summon more of their kind, building a mountain of heat. Stout armor fired at temperatures higher than those that made the Flame Mail. The eternal flames inside smother others and swallow standard heat. The metal chain links woven into this mail have flameproof properties, showing high defense against fire-based attacks. One must take care not to ignite one's hair when donning it. Armor possessing a resistance to flame. Sealed tight to keep heat out, it protects well, but the ensuing weight is considerable. Mail adorned with the eyes of a fire dragon. The cursed red orbs pierce the opposition, transforming the wearer's pain into power. Turns damage into MP. Mail adorned with the scale of a fire dragon. A single blue scale hidden away on the crimson dragon carries the power to repel cold. This armor offers defense against the cold. Sealed tight to keep the chill out, it protects well, but the ensuing weight is considerable. Armor crafted by ice spirits in the far north. The blizzard that rages within it blocks enemies' attacks, explosively deflecting any direct attacks. The whistling of snow fairies becomes a wind making the snow dance, scattering in the air like the flower petals, as its black toxin envelops all. The metal chain links woven into this mail are electricity-proof, showing high defense against lightning attacks. One must take care not to electrify their hair when donning it. Armor reborn from the ear-splitting sound as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against direct blows. Armor reborn from the raging blaze as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against flames. Armor reborn from the ice and snow as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against freezing. Armor reborn from the thunderclaps as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against shock. Armor reborn from seraphic song as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against light. Armor reborn from the silence as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle. Offers a high degree of confidence against blindness. Armor awakened by the light of the struggle as the hero fought the thunder lord in his stormy castle, able to resist his thundering blade and bow alike. Bears the seal granted to knights acknowledged by the king, casting a lustrous glow about the chest and raising the lasting power of the Saint's Armor. Though stained in darkness when the warrior wearing it slew the lord of the underworld, it was restored by a holy ring from the gods to new levels of divine protection. Armor bathed in blood from the holy grail shines resplendently, offering defense worthy of its pure-hearted wearer and ceaselessly seeking out new light. A suit of mail given to man by the devil through the haze of dreams. The wearer loses any need for sleep, suffused with an energy that leads to madness. This bedeviled armor was cursed at the behest of an evil god, burning itself into the flesh of any fool who touches it. Gradually reduces HP. Cannot be removed until destroyed. This pure white gi clears the mind of thought and focuses the spirit. The heightened perception of the wearer reacts instantly to any attack using their body's full potential. Formal attire passed down among the ancient beauties, worn in many layers. While its defenses are enough to stop most physical blows, it is quite heavy. An Oriental dress unique for its length. The soaring red dragon which ornaments the entire garment contributes a blow of its own when attacking. One hit bonus when attacking. Blends in perfectly against a backdrop of flames. Red-eyed beasts are unable to discern the wearer from the surrounding blaze. Blocks attacks from fire-based enemies. Enemies hesitate to approach the wearer, turned to pure ice by this armor. Frozen to the core, toxins and the temptation to sleep are made utterly useless. Blends in perfectly against a backdrop of frost. Blue-eyed beasts are unable to discern the wearer from the surrounding ice. Blocks attacks from ice-based enemies. By donning this garment the color of thunderclouds, the wearer's head and body become a part of the air. With luck, it can enable one to dodge any enemy's attack. Worn by those who hide in the shadows, stealthily killing their victims. It holds the ability to contain an enemy's attack, allowing the wearer to remain calm and focused. Worn by maidens in the service of the gods to defend themselves from attackers. Their pure souls are blessed with divine protection. Clothing which accepts the reality of death and mourns the passing of life. By coming to grips with their mortality, wearers receive the protection of ancestral spirits. The gi worn by a renowned martial artist throughout his entire life. The many scars it bears whisper tales of past battles to the wearer, keeping them on their feet. The gi which journeyed with an iron-willed jujutsu artist, traveling the world while defeating foes with their own force and absorbing any blow. Formal attire passed down among blossoming beauties, worn in many layers. Truly beautiful to behold when standing among the falling cherry petals. An Oriental dress unique for its length. Emblazoned with a soaring red dragon which pierces the sky, outrunning even the fastest blaze. One hit bonus when attacking. This clothing avoids the attacks of red-eyed beasts, but those who know no pain never grow. Converts damage into experience points. The wearer's frozen body rejects poison and sleep, turning even the coldest winds into an ally, while her frozen heart destroys foes without remorse. This clothing avoids the attacks of blue-eyed beasts, but those who know no pain never learn to take care of themselves. Converts damage into MP. By donning this garment bursting with storm clouds, wearers become light in body and spirit. Evades enemy attacks by becoming part of the atmosphere. Chain robe worn by the ninja called Lightning's Shadow. Grants the wearer lightning speed that puts mortal man to shame. In this world there exists a false light which claims to be divine, but preys upon pure-hearted women. This garment protects females from such a fate. Worn while confessing one's sins. Through honest repentance, the wicked past is washed away and the wearer is reborn a pure being. Raises HP MAX while equipped. Worn by those mourning the loss of their families. Sometimes it can be necessary to acquiesce to the darkness within and live out the sorrow felt inside. Clothing woven from the threads of the fire silkworm retain heat so well, it's considered standard fashion not to wear anything underneath it. The color that sets the soul ablaze is the result of this robe being dyed in flames. The heat which seeped in as a result silently seethes, brightly burning upon the wearer. Made of the pelt of an animal burned in ritual offering. The divine flame which inhabits it perpetually burns away any impurity in the wearer, unable to be quenched. Said to be a garment of the undines, bestowed upon one with no greed in their heart. Warm, but constantly soaked to the point of being uncomfortable, it can absorb any moisture. The sleet revolving around this shawl forms a protective barrier, diminishing the force behind enemy blows to save the flesh it hides from their lethal danger. Dress worn by a fire jinni in order to contain its powers. The overpowering chill precludes most people from wearing it, but those the ice spirits bless can gain its protection. Made from the hide of thunder beast hunted in the heavens. The coarse hairs conduct a high-voltage electrical field which emits sparks when touched. The cape given to Atlas by the spirits of the wind to shield him from the meddlesome lightning which threatened to make him drop his celestial burden. The holy cloth which shrouded the body of the messiah at the time of his ascension. Those reformed by this awesome power lie prostrate as those who would resist are erased in light. A mantle bound by contract to aid the minions of the dark. A black mist which drips from the shadows hides the wearer from foes. Cancels the enemy's first attack. Man struggles with sin. The wearer's heart is bound tight and assaulted with pain. What ensues is a battle to overcome one's own nature or be forever stained by the darkness. High-quality robe woven from the threads of fire and golden silkworms. The resultant heat yields greater protection to flame than the Heat Robe, but makes underwear a real must. The result of sprinkling a powdered venomous butterfly on the Heat Robe, giving its black flames resistance to poison. Bug bites are no concern in this robe. The shimmering of this robe's dancing flames attest to its success as an improvement on the Firelight Robe. The wearer could survive even within a den of magical fire. The far side of the icy moon is said to be a face of burning red blood. This robe, steeped in the moon's magic, protects its wearer from flames. The back of this garment features a magic sigil drawn in ash from the altar of the fire god. The eternal flames embrace the wearer, then firmly press them onward. Flame-resistant garment worn by the priest responsible for burnt offerings to the gods. His piety becomes a fire in the sky, forming a bridge from earth to heaven. High-quality garment worn by undines. Worn to the water festivals where spirits compare outfits and brag. Boasts stronger defense to ice than the water fairy Nix's robe. The speed at which the protective sleet revolves around the wearer is sped by the blessing of the wind god. Attacks and freezing magic alike are instantly deflected. Worn by a fire jinni into battle. A swift updraft yields an explosive force from the creature's internal furnace, which is then controlled by an equivalent cooling force. The frost of the hinterlands befuddles foes. Crazed with icy pain, the swinging fists of enemies taste the unyielding hardness of an iceberg with each blow. The interior of this gown is laced with ice crystals to numb the body, canceling freezing effects and reducing extreme pain to a dull throb, allowing the wearer to stay focused. The hide of a thunder beast sewn together with lightning. While the stitchwork is clumsy, the maker's strong will shines through. The cape given to Atlas by the thunder god to absorb and repel the powerful lightning from the citrine thunderclouds which threatened him. The cape given to Atlas by the wind spirits, borrowed from the light to repel the white thunderclouds which threatened him. The cape given to Atlas by the wind spirits, borrowed from the shadows to repel the black thunderclouds which threatened him. The holy cloth which shrouded the body of the messiah at the time of his ascension. He was later reborn atop it amid a blaze of divine flames. The holy cloth which shrouded the body of the messiah at the time of his ascension. He was later reborn atop it amid an aurora of divine light. The holy cloth which shrouded the body of the messiah at the time of his ascension. He was later reborn atop it, causing onlookers to forget about slumber. A mantle bound by contract to aid the minions of the dark. The crimson tears of shadow pierced by light fell down to Mephisto, becoming flames. A mantle bound by contract to aid the minions of the dark. As lightning binds together shadow, so the scattered shade of Mephisto is kept intact. All objects swallowed by the inferno become the possessions of the children of darkness. When spread, this cape beckons the world to hell. By whose law was man made such a sinful beast? While sure to falter at times, it is also man who holds the courage to confront and move beyond his sinful ways. When the gods acknowledge the one who has chosen to carry the souls of all mankind on his shoulders, they bestow a ring of light upon his heart. A sin overcome through pain is only the first of many. The wearer of this garment walks an endless path of thorns, unclouded eyes forever trained on the path ahead. The wild form and aloof goggles are perfect for a hero who needs to protect his identity. Even someone nobody expects much from can be the one to save the world. Not as protective as it ought to be for its ungainly weight. Its one-size-fits-all nature is tough on big-headed folk. And why are there grains of rice stuck to it? This helm's use is permitted only to a few chosen knights. Its shining color represents loyalty to love and justice, principles the golden knights are expected to observe. A helmet fished out of the fires of hell by a wise hermit. While it is a treasure, tempered in the hottest flames, it isn't a fish, so he cast it down to earth. The wearer's thoughts are filled with images of a warrior who wore this helmet as he reversed the tides of many a losing battle like its namesake the immortal bird. A helm created in an ancient land only spoken of in legend. The material used is an ice harder than any that exists in the world today, suggesting that the tales are true. This helm's defenses are substantially lowered if the ritual bowl atop it runs dry. Warriors pour water over each other's heads in encouragement, while others douse themselves. This helmet channels falling lightning into the wearer's brain, unleashing an impossible power within their body allowing them to do more physical damage while equipped. Lovingly used by a young warrior who defined an era with his thunderous strength. It is said the thunder god heard of it and challenged the boy to a duel with his spear. A brilliant halo shines from the top of this helm engraved with a scene of paradise. Its light is an incarnation of peace, causing all onlookers to lose their will to fight. A helmet made from the skull of a beast. While it is said that donning the skull grants transcendental power over death, this is due more to superstition than real defense. Growing stronger the more grim its wearer's mood becomes, this magic iron helm boasts unrivaled defense when all hope is lost, but comes unequipped when the user moves to attack. The hero ultimately fell before his foe's cowardly attacks, but at man's darkest hour, a new ally of justice now rises in his stead! His mask gradually recovers HP over time! In an attempt to raise the defenses of the Power Helmet, makers accidentally raised its durability instead. Its heft now causes the wearer's head to tilt, keeping them awake. Just as this shining color pronounces the wearer's loyalty to justice, justice bestows those in this color with a fiery passion which echoes within. Just as this shining color pronounces the wearer's loyalty to the gods, the gods bestow those in this color with a pure body and illuminate their future. Pride, envy, and hypocrisy are but a few of the evils which a knight of gold must overcome. By facing them without balking, his convictions grow stronger. Raises all resistances. Fished out of hell along with the Hellpurged Helm and cast to earth by a hermit, it seeks its twin while spouting fire and crying out its brother's name. Resistant to flames. A true hero stands at the frontlines of even a hopeless war, without sleep or rest. This helmet offers such a warrior improved resistance to sleep and illness. The masses worshipped the hero whose soul resisted even hellfire, unaware that disease was wracking his body. This helm retains his legacy, shielding its wearer from flames. Carved from the impregnable icy walls of a fallen kingdom. The wall stands solemnly, as endlessly cold as the hearts of man, while this helm shields its wearer from freezing. This ain't my old man's helmet! I won't be bound to the kappa custom of dousing one's companions! I live free of those tired constraints! In fact, I'm never tired! The last model ran the risk of shock while granting the power of lightning. This improved model puts the user at ease, raising physical attack power while resisting shock. Lovingly used by a young warrior who defined an era with his thunderous strength. It is said the god of war heard of it and challenged the boy with his sword. Lovingly used by a young warrior who defined an era with his thunderous strength. It is said even the thunder god was foiled by its shock-proof defenses. The halo which floats above this helm grants the wearer clarity. Having torn away all extraneous ties in life, the user is saved from wasted effort, speeding their actions. It's natural to want to reach out and touch this cap after seeing the steam rise from it. But you mustn't touch it. Your hands will smell. Your head is on fire! ...is what everyone will think, but this cap is actually inhabited by fire spirits. Be careful not to sour their moods, or it will return to just a normal hood. When the queen of time placed a jewel given to her in tribute in her crown, it began to shine a deep red. Now if accosted her crown spews flames to protect her chastity. Worn by a woman after losing out in a love triangle. The flames of jealousy kindled by muddled love and hatred are not easily snuffed out. A mysterious cap which absorbs anything cold. Beyond an icy chill, it can suck the coldhearted edge off a foe's blade and helps the wearer cool off when overexcited. The reason this cloth will never freeze lies in it having been dipped in the waters of the Holy Flow. When worn upon one's head, its purity removes the need to wash one's hair. A headpiece enlightened to the fact that life is transient like a bubble. It lets go of any damage it could not block. While emotionally healthy, this won't help repair the body. Kept close at hand by an unsuccessful comedian until death. His head brimmed with predictable actions which bored crowds while his gags left the people around him frozen stiff. A cap made by lightning fairies, imbued with self-awareness and just a hint of thunder. Filled with a desire to be of use, it tries to protect the wearer whenever danger strikes. This purple hood is sewn from the thread of the lightning spider. The electrical field it creates above one's head is enough to shatter blades, meeting force with force. Contains a thunderous rage against evil. The angry roars of the gods advance upon foes in the form of keen lightning. The cap's tendency to slip off when this happens is a minus, however. To an angel in a white lab coat, all people are patients, no matter what their crimes may be. This kindness pierces the heart, the gentleness bringing one to tears. A holy song echoes within the head of the wearer. Moving one's body to its rhythm results in a sacred dance which smites evil, overcoming foes. Allows the wearer to see beings from another plane when worn around the head. If one could garner their support, they would have the power of darkness at their command. While the protection from both fire and lightning is great, the elements mix into a disgusting colored smoke no one would be tempted to touch. This cap is smothered in fire blossom honey, a favorite of fire spirits. The spirits who flock to the wearer wind up protecting them from flames in the process. Worn by a woman trapped in her own twisted love. No longer thinking of the other person's feelings, her ardor burns only to suit herself. Raises the wearer's resistance to flames. Worn by a woman after losing out in a love triangle. Her love and hatred overflow from a heart of lava. Her actions can no longer be explained simply by the fires of envy. A mysterious cap which absorbs anything cold. The fragility that plagued its predecessor has been overcome with the ultimate powers of the icicle. Protected by the mother ocean. The wearer is surrounded by a vast power that shields the body from foes, prevents freezing, and grants total peace of mind on the battlefield. A headpiece enlightened to the fact that life is transient as the sea spray. Anything unified must eventually scatter, but if unified by a strong will, it can survive longer. Made by stringing together spheres of millennial ice. Set atop the head, the unmelting ice shines blue, driving away all forms of frost. The enhanced form of the self-aware cap, strengthened after a tough journey of training. Sadly, it also grew stubborn, losing its former patience. A hood woven from the thread of a lightning spider and the mane of a golden horse. Its fierce lightning flies forth, shattering enemy blades. A hood woven from the thread of a lightning spider dusted with snow flower pollen. Its icy lightning charges the wearer, shielding them. This cap adorned the lord of thunder, a symbol of his might. Those who don it are shown a hidden word explaining all phenomena in nature and given the strength to survive them. Contains a thunderous rage against evil. Grave admonishments from the gods pierce the throats of foes, paralyzing them. This cap won't slip, thanks to a sturdy new chin strap. The possession of a woman who selflessly fought disease as a dedicated nurse. While this angel's wings of the heart were consumed by illness, her heart was filled with love. A happy song echoes within the head of the wearer. Moving one's body to its rhythm results in a joyous dance which allows one to control light. A rockin' song echoes within the head of the wearer. Its rhythm shakes the spirit and makes the body jump, erasing any thought of sleep from one's mind. This band's otherworldly power makes an ally of darkness and resists blindness. The dark shows one loneliness, which teaches the warmth of human companionship. Those who wind this upon their head and stare into the distance will see the figure of he who has granted them such power: the king of devils himself! A wooden shield. While the material is hard, it quickly splinters and breaks from shock. Usually thrown out after a few battles. Automatically provokes foes while equipped. Its iron construction deflects enemy attacks, but is light enough to be handled by a beginner. This shield can also be brandished to keep foes at bay after losing one's weapon. A large metal shield. Boasts defenses able to withstand even tenacious flurries of attacks. Its weight can also be used to push back enemies, limiting their movement. The gap at the top of this shield allows one to attack while defending. Wielders can watch foes' movements through it, waiting for the moment to turn the tables on an enemy. The platinum used is both hard and light. Almost ideal, its one flaw is the steep drop in performance once its coating is lost, requiring skilled handling to minimize wear. A shield which reflects its user's skill. In the hands of a novice, it hangs a heavy clouded blue. To an expert's hand, it burns a true red, lightweight and impenetrable. A shield containing the power of the legendary sea, bearing a beautiful engraved wave pattern. These waves smoothly deflect enemy blades, flowing into a counterattack. A shield made from the fallen drum of the thunder god. It emits the sound of a hundred thunderclaps with every blow it receives, deafening foes while the wielder remains unfazed. This shield determines the afterlife of those who fall before it. Souls heavier than it are eternally buried in the jail of death, while those lighter are promised rebirth. Named for its light weight and convenience. While it offers better defense than the Round Shield, it still lacks in durability. Automatically provokes foes while equipped. A revised Buckler. By doubling the layer of iron, it raised the shield's durability. While its heft now satisfies expert warriors, it places this shield beyond novices. The weapons of the fallen are collected and used by demons. At night, the faces of the dead appear on the reverse side of this shield. Automatically provokes foes while equipped. Its unflinching size is like a massive mountain. It is said a warrior once relied on its defenses to protect a kitten that had wandered onto the battlefield. One man left on a journey to prove himself to his beloved, traveling the world with one arm bound. Instead of a sword which invites conflict, that man chose to bear a shield. Opposite those bearing the gold of the queen's guard, silver marks the color of the knights who bravely fight to defend their king. Truly a shield for masters. This rufous shield spews forth brilliant flames, tempting hesitant foes to draw closer. Automatically provokes foes while equipped. The sea of legend was not always calm. Its all-consuming destructive power can also become the strongest of defenses. This shield stands as proof of its awesome potential. A shield containing the legendary sea, a gentle breeze blows from its surface. The tantalizing aroma tickles the nose, telling of its salty waters. A shield made from the fallen drum of the thunder god. It calms the bearer with its immovable presence, then echoes a rousing rhythm in a pinch. The shield which guards the back of the lord of the damned. Protecting the god's second heart, it is said to possess the strength of a million dark soldiers. A commonplace energy drink. Many folks choose it as an affordable quencher on field trips or during work breaks. Restores HP (one). A commonplace energy drink. Well-suited to rehydrating one's body after playing sports or working out. Restores HP (one). A commonplace deluxe energy drink. It fills even the most sluggish bodies with pep in seconds. Restores HP (one). A commonplace high-end energy drink. Its eye-popping potency can revive even those in the deepest pits of mental and physical exhaustion. Restores HP (one). Adheres to wounds to block out harmful bacteria. A must for taking care of rascally kids always running and jumping around the place. Restores HP (party). Everyone feels pity when they see someone in bandages. Folks who dress in head-to-toe bandages and pretend to be mummies are pitiful in a different way. Restores HP (party). While usually lying forgotten, in times of need, the various medicines contained inside become powerful allies in helping one's family stay alive. Restores HP (party). Fate is the entity that cuts the thread that binds body and soul together. This drug which bears its name has the power to revive a fallen ally. Cures death (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to heal one's burnt body and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures flames, briefly boosts resistance to flames (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to heal one's frozen body and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures freezing, briefly boosts resistance to freezing (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to heal one's shocked body and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures shock, briefly boosts resistance to shock (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to restore one's sight and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures blindness, briefly boosts resistance to blindness (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to heal one's poisoned body and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures poison, briefly boosts resistance to poison (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to dispel one's drowsiness and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures sleep, briefly boosts resistance to sleep (one). Just one of these mysterious beans is enough to heal all ailments and strengthen the immune system. Restores HP, cures all status ailments, briefly boosts all resistances (one). A curative herb which neutralizes toxins. When taken as a broth, it eases the heaviness in one's shoulders and helps them back to top condition. Cures poison, restores HP (one). An antitoxin made from powdered herbs. When sprinkled upon patients it erases any pain in an instant, restoring peace of mind to all. Cures poison, restores HP (party). The shrill cries of this alarm shake one's brain out of the haze of slumber, while the sudden noise bowls over surprised foes. Cures sleep (party) and knocks enemies down (all). Miraculous tea that infuses the drinker's body with energy. While its taste stays on the tongue, it makes a body strong. Temporarily boosts physical offense. Miraculous tea that infuses the drinker's body with energy. While its taste stays on the tongue, it makes a body burn. Cures flames, temporarily boosts fire offense. Miraculous tea that infuses the drinker's body with energy. While its taste stays on the tongue, it makes a body cool. Cures freezing, temporarily boosts ice offense. Miraculous tea that infuses the drinker's body with energy. While its taste stays on the tongue, it makes a body tingle. Cures shock, temporarily boosts lightning offense. It exudes a unique stench, but as long as it stays in the mouth, the body grows tough. Hold your nose and bear it if you want to live. Temporarily boosts physical defense. This red fruit burns the tongue, but while that heat stays in the mouth, the body grows tough. Bear it if you want to live. Temporarily boosts fire defense. This blue fruit freezes the tongue, but while that cold stays in the mouth, the body grows tough. Bear it if you want to live. Temporarily boosts ice defense. This yellow fruit numbs the tongue, but while that shock stays in the mouth, the body grows tough. Bear it if you want to live. Temporarily boosts lightning defense. Tastes terrible, but while its flavor stays in the mouth, the body grows tough. Swallow your tears and bear it if you want to win. Briefly boosts all defenses, lowers all offenses. Creates a berserker who destroys all who cross them with blank, unfeeling eyes. Temporarily raises all offenses and destructive power, lowers all defenses. Causes knockout. Water from a hidden spring in mountain remotes. Even wild animals know of its relaxing power to heal. Restores all HP and cures all status ailments (one). Causes sleep. A popular Cancerite nightcap. Mimicking their habit of drowning oneself in it makes one dizzy from the fumes. Restores HP (one). Causes knockdown. The endangered status and difficulty in catching a dragon makes their claws a rarity most people never get to see. Temporarily displays enemy HP. Though impressive in power, its weight makes it tough to aim properly. If successful, it kills foes instantly. If it misses, the user takes damage. Restores all of one's lost energy. The secret of its potency is hidden along with the recipe to create it, but some say it is the nectar of the gods. Restores all HP (one). A book containing the ancient knowledge of Mana. Its magic heals everyone, but the ancient tongue it is written in can only be deciphered by Guillo. Restores all HP (party). The light which shines from this statue of the god of life and death enters the bodies of the fallen, urging them back into battle. Revives from incapacitation (party). A kiss from the god of life and death reties the broken thread of life, answering the will to fight beyond death. Revives from incapacitation, restores all HP (party). Guillo only. A chalice eternally brimming with water. Its holy surface shows a vision of the great mother who once embraced the earth. Cures all status ailments (party). People once thought that earthquakes were caused by the movement of the subterranean king catfish. These whiskers will convince even skeptics. Knocks down enemies (all). This high quality herb grows on the highest peaks and rarely blooms. Its flowers transmute airborne toxins into clean air. Boosts resistance to poison, restores HP (party). The aroma of the bean fills the air when its hard shell is opened, hitting the nostrils and opening the heaviest eyelids. Boosts resistance to sleep, restores HP (party). These ashes born from the body of a demon are pure evil magic, slowing the gait of the living and leading foes to death's door. Causes poison or lowers turnover speed (all). The harp played by a bard who departed for another world. It is said its bewitching tones lulled the border's guard to sleep, granting the bard passage. Causes sleep (all). Grip this seal in battle to call forth the heroes of eras long past. With their arms guiding one's blade, a legendary victory is in sight. Temporarily boosts all offenses. Grip this seal while shouting to command the knights of eras long past. They stand before enemies to form a shield to protect their liege. Temporarily boosts all defenses. In days before earth and sky were parted, fire was possessed by the gods alone. Man was unable to cook meat, dwelling silently in caves. Lowers all resistances (one). The god of wisdom pitied man and decided to steal fire for him. The other gods transformed him into a beast, but could not shake his resolve. Lowers all defenses (one). Angered at his theft of fire, the gods captured the god of wisdom and placed him in a collar and manacles, casting him to the underworld. Lowers all offenses (one). All species of dragon hold some special ability. The saber dragon is no exception, its horn restoring battered weapons. Raises the durability of equipped magnus when used. The wings of the heart contain the flying horse's will. The drive to fly higher and farther than anyone fills the hearts of one's companions. Boosts turnover speed (party). Those reflected in the mirror of the wine god are plagued by terrible hangovers. Throbbing headaches erode enemies' wills and dull their thoughts. Lowers turnover speed (all). So, you've finally obtained this card. It invites death one way or another. Say goodbye. Incapacitates enemies at random, then the user. An earring made by the moon goddess. The mirror-like moon hangs in the night sky, smiling down at the earth. Gradually restores the HP of the wearer. An earring made by the star goddess. The graceful shine of the stars colors the night sky, their light a salvation to travelers. Gradually restores the entire party's HP. An earring made by the goddess of war. Its stout-hearted brilliance lights up the future, giving warriors courage. Damage exceeding an enemy's MAX HP heals the wearer. A heavenly pendant given to those who live in purity without bitterness, no matter what troubles they encounter. Automatically cures death one time while equipped. I wouldn't fall even without this cane. I ain't been alive hundreds of years for nothin'. Just look at these muscles! Prevents knockdown, and accumulates MP while equipped. This ruby red scarf is the symbol of an unbreakable fighter. The fans who mimic him wish it weren't so hot. Prevents knockdown and knockout, and accumulates MP while equipped. His disguise foiled, the flying horse cast aside his human form and disappeared. The woman who had fallen in love with him used his fallen mane to fly after him. Written by a skilled wizard to protect the emperor of time. It takes the place of its user in times of danger, taking damage in their stead. Also displays enemy HP while equipped. A cursed item which rends the wearer invisible, but also saps them of their strength. Foes mostly cease targeting the wearer, but it consumes HP and lowers all defenses while worn. A love broken apart by differences in social station. The passions which then burned hotter still are sealed within this ring. Protects the wearer from fire. An innocent youth, held as a criminal, bravely protested the charges. This pure ring fell from the child's eyes as proof. Protects the wearer from ice. The sun, once thought to be absolute. Influenced by the waning moon, the star began to cloud over until a sage offered up this ring. Protects the wearer from lightning. An all-consuming darkness, hiding lies and truth, greed and emotions away. This ring exposes all to any who would question such a world. Protects the wearer from darkness. A healthy mind and body. Unpolluted by disease or the poisons of society, this ultimate treasure shines like a ring only after daily conditioning. The life of a sleepless man. Dreamlessly studying night and day, he etched this vast knowledge upon his eyelids, which formed this ring as he passed into eternal slumber. A ring passed from ruler to ruler over eons, growing in brilliance with each hand stained with greed. Is the lure of gold its symbolism of wealth, or something far beyond humanity? A stratagem magnus all characters can use to taunt the enemy. If successful, all enemies will target the user for a limited time. A stratagem magnus all characters can use to store up their will, amassing MP. Building MP effectively is crucial to succeeding in battle. A stratagem magnus all characters can use to store up their force, amassing more MP than by storing up their will. A stratagem magnus all characters can use to escape from battle. When used, the party flees the enemy, though some enemies cannot be escaped. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a fire attack, and slightly increase attack power. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into an ice attack, and slightly increase attack power. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a lightning attack, and slightly increase attack power. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a light attack, and slightly increase attack power. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a darkness attack, and slightly increase attack power. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a fire attack, increase attack power, and cause flames. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into an ice attack, increase attack power, and add freezing. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a lightning attack, increase attack power, and add shock. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a light attack, increase attack power, and recover HP. Lasts for one attack. An element magnus all characters can use to make one variable element attack into a darkness attack, increase attack power, and add blindness. Lasts for one attack. Made by a wicked old man with aims at his neighbor's riches. Though it looks tasty enough, its suspicious aura kept the neighbor from eating it. Poisons a single target. A fluffy quilted mattress dappled with sunlight. The scent of the sun lingering on its sheets is enough to tempt anyone to doze off. Puts a single target to sleep. A piece of the town of Sedna, transformed into magnus. If you managed to collect the scattered magnus of Sedna and restore them, the town might regain its former hustle and bustle. An ornament from the great Tree of Sedna. Townsfolk once lovingly adorned this tree, the city symbol, with beautiful ornaments in a show of devotion to Sedna. Details unknown. A special magnus used for "magna mixtures"—the process of combining multiple magna essences to create a different essence. It is said other mixers exist which complete the process faster. A special magnus used for "magna mixtures"—the process of combining multiple magna essences to create a different essence. This improved version mixes faster than traditional models. A special magnus used for "magna mixtures"—the process of combining multiple magna essences to create a different essence. While still a prototype, this model turns over mixtures fastest. An empty magnus waiting to be filled with the magna essence of some object or another. Turning living creatures to magnus is still beyond the reach of today's technology. Crystal clear water. Though still available in many places in the world, it won't stay this pure for long. Raises allies' resistance to flames. While no longer clear, this water is still fit to drink. Water is a perishable! Better use it quickly. Slightly raises allies' resistance to flames. Water that has gotten old. You wouldn't want to drink this—but that doesn't mean you can't. Better chugged than sipped. Raises allies' resistance to flames just a little. A beautiful, shining stone granted special powers by the flames trapped within. A boon of magna mixture technology, this stone does not exist in nature. Boosts fire offense. The trapped magna essence of a raging blaze. As time goes by, the flame's vigor may begin to dwindle. Slightly raises allies' resistance to freezing. Though hardly insignificant, a blaze which has died down leaves a simple fire. Still, put enough fires together, and what do you get? Raises allies' resistance to freezing just a little. Sunlight warm enough to make a traveler take off their coat. You can't do without Mother Sunshine if you're trying to grow plants. Raises allies' resistance to freezing. The power of lightning in the form of a mushroom. Handle with care; one touch and you're lucky to escape with your life, let alone just a jolt. Boosts lightning offense, but lowers resistance to shock. A higher-voltage version of the Spark Shroom. Touch it and you'll receive a nasty shock—though some folks do seem to enjoy it. Slightly boosts lightning offense. Machina energy discharge which has taken the shape of a mushroom. They tend to grow in dark, moist places. Boosts lightning offense just a little. Nobody knows what kind of "treasure"—but please, is that going to stop you from wanting it? Bearers of this secret knowledge are sure to receive more spoils in battle. A secret pertaining to somebody's mother-in-law, and really of no interest to most people. Those keen on hearing it would probably be more keen on scoring extra spoils in battle. A formerly secret nugget of gossip now known by everyone. Great for small talk—but if this is where your mind is, you can't be that interested in raking in extra spoils in battle. A truly mundane stone. While it has no apparent value, it would kind of hurt to get hit with one. Boosts physical offense just a little. A special boulder made from collected stones reinforced with rubber. Getting hit by this would hurt (or kill) you. Boosts physical offense. A dairy product of Cebalrai, this milk is richer than that of other animals, and is said to make kids grow up taller. One of Milly's favorites. "I have a glass after every bath." Fermented pow milk. You can eat it as is for dessert, or let it sit even longer and...uh, see what happens. One of Milly's favorites. "The best way to start my day." The result of segregating the protein from pow milk yogurt. Take it from the Sadal Suud Dairy Council: "This'll put the pep in anyone's step." One of Milly's favorites. "The stinkier the better!" The pride of Nashira, and their second-biggest catch after sea bream. It fetches a higher price because it's harder to come by. One of Sagi's favorites. "Aww, Milly, the guts are the best part." Food eventually rots; such is the law of nature. Plus one rotten item can spoil the food around it! Ugh, just having this around is bad for you. A seed from the Celestial Tree, which blooms only once every thirty years. Extremely rare. Rumor has it someone's hoarding them all for herself. Reduces allies' susceptibility to status ailments just a bit. A bud from the Celestial Tree. Getting this far requires considerable time and effort. Or some clever magna mixing. Slightly reduces allies' susceptibility to status ailments. An open blossom from the Celestial Tree. The spiritual power it contains blocks status ailments and restores youth. Reduces allies' susceptibility to status ailments. Thicker than normal clouds, these hover along the streets of Pherkad like they own the place, clearing the air of toxins. Boosts allies' resistance to poison just a little. Water that tastes salty. Aspiring greythorne watchers supposedly vie for stores of it. Boosts light offense just a little. The familiar cooking condiment. It also carries value as a symbol of purification, and is considered sacred. Slightly boosts light offense. The king of heat, molten rock. The Lord of the Lava Caves that lived long, long ago is said to have swam in it freely. Boosts fire offense, but lowers resistance to flames. Basically just cooled lava, though it still feels plenty hot to the touch. Getting hit with this burns. Boosts fire and physical offense just a little. A popular fruit grown in Sadal Suud's Cebalrai hamlet and exported to all corners of the sky. Let it sit...and it's gonna rot, dummy. A favorite for everyone. "OK, Sagi, it's all peeled and ready." Overly fermented mountain apple wine. Apple vinegar is a stronger sterilizer and preservative than normal vinegar. Boosts light offense. A wine with zealous fans, made of fermented mountain apples. Its rarity outside Sadal Suud makes it even more precious. One of Guillo's favorites. "Life's not worth living without it." The ugly result of a poorly executed magna mixture. In most cases, failed mixtures explode into a large-scale tragedy, so be happy things ended this well. Exhaustion that's become a chronic issue. It can be tough to shake, but you could start by boiling up some freezing rain and soaking in it. That's if you can muster the energy. Man, I'm tired. The result of saving a mountain apple for too long. Now the nourishment it held has turned to poison. Boosts the effect of poison on enemies. A luxurious sampling of exotic fruits from around the world. Too costly for most, its taste and price are fit for... Well, you get it. A favorite for everyone. "Oh, wow, Guillo, this is so sweet!" The emperor's favorite meat. Olgan always said the lean meat tastes best. And holy smokes, the man was right. Slightly boosts physical defense. Pow meat grilled well-done. If Mr. Lean Meat (that means you, Olgan) saw something this fatty on his table he would have a fit. Slightly boosts basic offense. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Juwar, a mining chief in Azha, regarding his motives for the bombing. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Juwar, a mining chief in Azha, regarding his actions on the day of the crime. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Juwar, a mining chief in Azha, regarding his detailed M.O. for the bombing. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Juwar, a mining chief in Azha, who claims to have set the bomb in a building. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Nollin, a flame ice packer in Azha, regarding his motives for the bombing. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Nollin, a flame ice packer in Azha, regarding his actions on the day of the crime. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Mallo, a gunpowder refiner in Azha, regarding Nollin's knowledge of gunpowder. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Mallo, a gunpowder refiner in Azha, regarding her actions on the day of the crime. Crucial evidence concerning the Mintaka serial bombings. The testimony of Bein, a mine foreman in Azha, regarding his actions on the day of the crime. A daily necessity for the people of Azha, it is said to be the crystallized sweat of those crossing the Nihal Desert. Boosts light offense. The type of cloud that surrounds Diadem, known for its characteristic salty flavor. Said to come from the Cloudvents. Slightly boosts allies' resistance to poison. The little yellow fellow Quzman caught in his cell. Considering he eats everything around him, he does require quite a bit of attention! Still, feed him enough, and who knows... A powered up Pac-Man, thanks to the countless magnus he's eaten. His appetite has grown as well, and now he devours magna essences left and right. Pac-Man, made invincible after eating a Power Pellet! Those who stand with him are sure to gain the strength of a demon. All attacks become critical hits. A vital material for machina production. It's said there's a spot where this flows forth like mud, but its location is one of the Empire's most closely-guarded secrets. Slightly boosts allies' resistance to shock. A pick imbued with the sweat and blood of the flame ice miners of Azha. Having borne witness to the adventures and dramas of the mines, it makes its bearers feel all the more experienced. The skull of the Lord of the Lava Caves, intermillennial wanderer. The trials of his long and fishy life are immortalized within. Bring this to the proper location and you might face his lordship again. Thread from the cocoon of a Sandfeeder, a tough foe that's immune to magic. Its adult life lasts only one day. Bring this to the proper location and you might face it again. Snow that shines blindingly. Ordinarily unique to the icy land of the witches, but imperial technology has reproduced it from shaved flame ice. Boosts ice offense, but lowers resistance to freezing. A flower so common it is never called by name. In times of danger, however, its image leaps to mind. It may even bring a person on the verge of passing out back to consciousness. The flower's beauty, remaining even past its life's end. Now it is preseved as an eternal memory you can always enjoy. The royal crest of Diadem. Rambari gave it to Celsica, who treasured it and carried it wherever she went. Now only heartbreak surrounds this crimson-stained crest. The crest of the royal family of Diadem features the knight, the sword, and wings of the heart. It doesn't do anything, really, but looking at it does seem to raise your spirits. A fantail duck egg. While it spoils quickly when left raw, it can be prepared as a tasty hard-boiled egg. One of Guillo's favorites. "Look here, Sagi. Two yolks!" A properly prepared fantail duck egg. It may look easy, but eggs tasting this good require considerable time and effort. A favorite for everyone. "How can you eat if you don't have a mouth, dingbat?!" A source of fuel machina can't do without—but it's also used in cooking. Too much in one's diet can weaken the immune system. Slightly lowers allies' resistance to all status ailments. The extremely valuable carapace of an insect that lives only in the Celestial Tree. They say it turns to real gold in time, and that just carrying it will make you wealthy. Who wouldn't want one of these? A gold beetle carapace that's turned to solid gold over time. Ridiculously valuable, but that doesn't do you any good unless you find someone who wants it. The tale of a quirky child with a mysterious mask and an odd way of speaking, who wields magic and sings a strange song at the heart of the world. Readers feel more experienced than usual...maybe. Full of dubious content, although it's really not that racy. Still, it doesn't take much to titillate a pure-hearted young lad. Though its contents are highly enlightening, every other word is about twenty letters long, leading most readers to give up a page or two in. Substantially boosts allies' resistance to all status ailments. A book reread so many times it's grown old. No matter how many times you look, it's still the same old content. Lowers allies' resistance to sleep. Meat fit for an emperor, prepared according to a master chef's recipe. The ultimate taste sensation—and the emperor gets to eat this every day?! Boosts basic offense. A book utterly devoid of content. Reading it stirs neither thought nor emotion. Maybe if you magna mixed it with the right essence, it would turn into something worth reading... Pow meat is naturally marbled with fat, even without employing any special stockbreeding methods—making it a right popular porvine product. Boosts physical defense. A shaved ice made with special secret flavor syrup. Love is truly eternal. Even a broken heart is soon mended by the power of love. A photograph of Verus, who remains quite popular in military circles. Some even worship him as a god on earth. (Crazies!) But there's someone altogether different who really ought to see this. The state of having "had it up to here." De-stressing is no simple feat—you'll really need a change of air. Even dashing around is tough in this mood. Soot that stuck to the hearth and hardened. Insoluble in ordinary water. Gather enough together, though, and watch what happens. Slightly lowers allies' resistance to blindness. Made by dissolving a mound of soot in salty water. Used mostly in extracurricular calligraphy classes at the School of Magic. Lowers allies' resistance to blindness. The dried up branch or root of some tree. Burn it for predictable results. At first glance it seems pretty useless—and that's exactly what it is. Pitch it or burn it. A beautiful stone that gives off an eternal glow. Its blinding shine will light your future. It can be joined with a certain something else. Boosts allies' resistance to blindness. This is what time does to the shaved ice of love. Is all true love destined to end? Not even a pollywhale can say. Substantially boosts allies' resistance to flames. Dark and light are as two sides of a coin, one existing because of the other. It is said this powder mirrors that. Boosts dark offense, but lowers light offense. A record of one's journeys carried by all members of the Dark Service. It's designed to hold mission data, so servicemen can keep tabs on their next objective from anywhere in the field. While nothing too technical is written in it, that makes this handy medical text a much easier read. Boosts allies' resistance to all status ailments. A vessel Georg gave you for collecting people's hearts. It's still just a prototype, so who knows what will happen. You'll need to have Georg inspect it periodically if you want to keep using it. The vessel is filling with hearts, just like Georg said. It's still just a prototype, so who knows what will happen. You'll need to have Georg inspect it periodically if you want to keep using it. The vessel has filled up with even more hearts. It doesn't seem to be after YOUR heart—but one has to wonder what Georg plans to do with this. Don't forget the periodic inspection! The vessel has nearly filled with hearts. It almost feels like you've gained a second heart yourself. Georg still hasn't disclosed his plans, though... Requires periodic inspection, of course. The vessel has filled completely, and it's bursting with hearts. Within it you feel something akin to the birth of a new life. Is returning this to Georg really the right thing to do? Secret lovey-dovey-type whisperings between a certain man and woman. Wouldn't want this to get out—but if you're keen on hearing it, you might also be keen on scoring extra spoils in battle. The antitoxins of thornwood nectar condensed over time. Its poison-fighting ability is unsurpassed—but dang, it sure stings. Substantially boosts resistance to poison. Bandages crafted from a cottoncap-based textile that's gentle on wounds. Its soft and smooth feel is sure to protect bearers from knockout attacks. Nasty germs that carry easily in foul air, attacking and weakening the body when it has been subjected to high levels of fatigue or stress. Increases allies' susceptibility to status ailments. Cheers encourage fighters, make the time seem to fly by. They make it so your average blow won't take down your average Joe. But the cheers don't last forever. Jeers discourage fighters, make the time seem to crawl. They make it so the average blow decks your average Joe. But the jeers won't last forever. A hero mask sold at festivals so you can look like a hero. But why stop there? Put this on, and you'll FEEL like a hero! No—you'll BE a hero! Boosts physical defense. Among the many flowers of the Nusakan Thornwood, this red bloom is quite rare. Unique for the tiny thorns lining its petals. Boosts resistance to sleep. Nectar taken from the thornflower. It possesses some disinfectant properties, and its extremely potent aroma would get anyone right on their feet. Substantially boosts resistance to sleep. A fluffy pillow made from a cottoncap-based textile. Its snuggly warmth promises a deep sleep that's tough to resist. Boosts the effect of sleep on enemies. Spores from the rare sandcap fungus, which grows only in the driest climes. They're charged with electricity and give off a faint glow. Slightly boosts resistance to shock. A covenant of love in the unlikely form of pollywhale mating secretions. Tasteless, scentless, harmless, and valued as a love charm. One of Milly's favorites. "Pollywhales are sooo romantic." Sandcap spores, all grown up. They're sometimes used as lights because of the blue-white glow their electric charge emits. Boosts resistance to shock. The exhaust produced by machina is a nice smell—but there are reports of people feeling sluggish and tired after prolonged whiffs, and even talk of the gas being used as a brainwashing agent. In poor thornwood conditions, this bean variant grows instead of the usual kind. Long ago they were considered rare, but today they're more common. Slightly boosts resistance to all status ailments. A joke so mind-numbingly un-funny it actually freezes time for the listener. Sure, it leaves an impression—but not a good one, and not for long. Boosts ice offense. The fleeting slideshow of one's lifetime, said to flash by in the moments before death. Time flies by above and below, but how long before consciousness slips away? A precious "fruit" that grows around the Lake Botein Ruins. Used as material in a variety of applications. Too bad Tik and Wacho picked it all. Slightly boosts the effect of sleep on enemies. A communication device made of machina. Available only to the Empire's top brass, this prototype was originally used by Verus and Geldoblame. Opens a line directly to Verus's office. A staple of people's diet a thousand years ago, which was said to make their hearts more powerful. It really does work; partaking of heartenbrace strengthens the bond between two hearts. The set of documents needed to become a citizen of the Magnus Town of Sedna. The old mayor stayed up all night writing these out, and it shows. Pass these on to people looking to move. Tail feather of the terrifying Holoholobird. Did you know Holoholobird is tender and tastes like shrimp? Anyway, bring this to the proper location and you might face her again. A branch shed by the Celestial Tree in order to keep nutrients circulating properly. Fell-branch it may be, but it's considered no less potent or precious. Reduces allies' susceptibility to status ailments. The very tip of the Celestial Tree's roots, weak in power but still quite useful material. This is the fire-element dagroot. Boosts fire offense. The very tip of the Celestial Tree's roots, weak in power but still quite useful material. This is the ice-element dagroot. Boosts ice offense. The very tip of the Celestial Tree's roots, weak in power but still quite useful material. This is the lightning-element dagroot. Boosts lightning offense. The very tip of the Celestial Tree's roots, weak in power but still quite useful material. This is the dark-element dagroot. Boosts dark offense. The very tip of the Celestial Tree's roots, weak in power but still quite useful material. This is the light-element dagroot. Boosts light offense. The horn of the Black Dragon. A thousand years ago this dragon ruler stood against the White Dragon—but legend has since forgotten it. Bring this to the proper location and you might face its terror again. An aromatic sand from the sandhollow. Does not work on geriatric diseases. Its scent is said to induce sleep, and Sandfeeders abhor it. Perfect if you're trying to slip past the beasts. Machina oil that's thickened over time. Its distinct taste is valued by gourmands, but that's about it. It weakens the body's natural defenses, so most people just say no. Describes anything from the oppressive air that fills long, fruitless meetings to air that is simply dirty. Breathe it for too long and you might go crazy. Describes anything from the sweet air one breathes after successful meetings to air that is simply clean. One deep breath and you're ready for anything. The accidental result of a School of Magic professor's countless mixing of rotten foods. This isn't your average swill—whoever chomps this can expect a serious power boost. Light and dark are as two sides of a coin, one existing because of the other. It is said this powder mirrors that. Boosts light offense, but lowers dark offense. A traditional cookie for traditional minds. In the long history of Komo Mai cookies, this is the one true tradition. Contains a real Celestial Tree seed. Slightly boosts offense. An original cookie for original minds. In the long history of Komo Mai cookies, this is the one true original. Contains a real Celestial Tree seed. Slightly boosts physical defense. A lotus leaf that has never yielded to the "heartfall rain" that assails the Matar Highlands, and consequently grown quite large. With this overhead, the heartfall rain is nothing to worry about. A wondrous flower said to photosynthesize much faster than normal plants. Its life span is short, and it quickly changes to an ordinary flower. It should help you move about beneath the water's surface. A pool of the icy rain that falls around Naos. The downpour is cold enough to freeze time. Slightly boosts ice offense. Ground rain wheat, taken from Naos's stores. It has a foul, astringent taste when newly ground, and thus needs to sit a while before it can be used. Hence the name "oleflour." The Cloudvents' winds send normal boulders flying, but a gust rock won't budge. Getting hit with this would hurt something fierce. Boosts physical offense. A type of bean that grows in favorable thornwood conditions. Long ago they were commonplace, but today they're harder to find. Boosts resistance to all status ailments. A small box filled with antiseptic and bandages. Keep this handy and you'll be prepared for anything. Or at least keep that attitude, so enemies will have a harder time knocking you off your feet. A single plume from Gena's wings of the heart, the most beautiful in the world. Enough to boost Sagi's courage a hundredfold, so his heart's strength never gives way again. A sword destined to strike down evil, given to Sagi by the kids of Sheratan. Brandish this to instantly transform into a hero (and earn cool points in the process). Boosts attack power a little. A tiresome lecture. Work to do on a sunny day. Babysitting your friends' friends. Boy, time sure drags when you're bored out of your mind. ...What? You're bored right now? D'oh. A wallet made from those super-rare gold beetles that bug-hunting kids go gaga for. Rumor has it this wallet fills up with gold on its own. Just having this makes you a bona fide hero! It's time to start your new life as an ally of justice! Go forth, and seek out your true self! You can do it! Uncanny lightwaves given off by the red rocks of the sandhollow. Naturally magnetic, they can manipulate the hollow's iron-rich quicksand. Slightly boosts resistance to shock. An enjoyable lecture. A job you love. Packing your bags for a vacation. Boy, time sure flies when you're having fun. ...What? You're having fun right now? Woot! A fragrant oil extracted from rockflies that inhabit the Lava Caves. Heating it releases a sweet bouquet. It intensifies the effects of thornwood nectar when mixed. Water collected from the trees of Nunki Valley with the power to ward off evil. It only holds power within the valley's forests. Boosts light offense. A song that's just plain bad—neither bitter nor sweet. But if you could spin it one way or the other, it might work. A song reborn through a covenant of love. The heart-melting lyrics and sweet melody might be the perfect background music for romance. Or maybe not. A song reborn through old wounds reopened. The heart-rending lyrics and poignant melody are the perfect background music for a good cry. Probably. An unmelting lump of ice mined from the Lava Caves. Critical as a heatsink for high-temperature machina. Boosts ice attacks, but lowers resistance to freezing. Two metal plates on a long chain, bearing the inscription "Proof of Coliseum Entry" in imperial script. Guess that means the Empire runs the joint. A metal device found at the scene of the bombing in Greater Mintaka. Its purpose is unclear, but it smells of gunpowder and intrigue. A metal device found at the scene of the bombing in Greater Mintaka. Recognized by an expert as a bomb detonator, a type used exclusively in Azha for mining flame ice. The corpse of an insect that inhabits the Lava Caves, famous for its fragrant "eau de mouche" extract. The ultimate weapon against the fainthearted. Milly's nemesis. "Ahhh no no no, no bugs, no bugs!" A must-have for any newshound. Currently blank—but fill it with a scoop hot enough to shake the world, and it might just fetch a handsome price. Message (TEMP) A mirror Ladekahn received from his mother. It's imbued with a special magic, and reflects light strong enough to scatter the rainbows of Nashira. Boosts light offense. WANTED: "Sagi the Wedding Con." Watch out, ladies! This spiriter will spirit away your life's savings and leave you in tears. Known for his shifty look. Report sightings to your neighborhood imperial soldier. WANTED: "Milly the Klepto-Maiden." From eyeliner to skyliners—you name it, she's nabbed it. Known for her tacky makeup. Report sightings to your nearest imperial soldier. WANTED: "Guillo the Masked Maneater." This puppet of destruction snatches babies and razes entire cities—and still manages to look cool. Report sightings to your nearest imperial soldier. A poster of Sagi, beloved hero, whose honor hath been restored. The world was once in the thrall of vicious rumors, but now it sings his praises. Huzzah, huzzah! OK, maybe not, but he's still the town hero. A plaque of Milly, beloved heroine, whose honor hath been restored. We won't mention the time she creamed that poor guy who put up the wanted poster. "Me, eat and run?! Try again, buster!!" A plaque of Guillo, beloved sidekick, whose honor hath been restored. No one talks about the kids who became fans of the Guillo in the wanted poster, but burst into tears when they saw the real deal. A magic wooden doll created by Lolo, Opu's favorite gadgeteer. Because it's constructed from Celestial Tree dagroots, the owner can freely control it with his wings of the heart. Used in fumigating old houses and granaries. Doubles as a disinfectant and insecticide. This stuff has Sadal Suud written all over it. Boosts the effect of sleep on enemies. A sweet-smelling fruit that only grows in the Holoholo Jungle. Animals love it, but hey, so do people! A favorite for everyone. "Quit spitting seeds at me, Guillo!" Nectar taken from the Holoflowers that bloom only in the Holoholo Jungle. This stuff attracts all kinds of bugs, and it also happens to be good for the eyes. Boosts allies' resistance to blindness. A stuffed animal Gena made for Sagi a long time ago. She had to put it aside because her hands were full with the orphans, so it's actually more like an unstuffed animal. But you could fix that, right? The story of a little greythorne's travels. He meets a whole slew of greythornes, and together...they are one! Be inspired by the tale that took the world by storm! A long-lost melody. Listening to it comforts your heart, but it's too complex to remain confined in something man-made like magnus for very long. A little rubber toy to play with in the tub. Just holding it is enough to flood you with warm and fuzzy feelings. The downside: you look like an ass playing with this. Beware of regression! Its belly is partly full now, but there's still some space left. Finish it, please—because those puffy entrails are just plain creepy. Come on, this cutie needs more stuffing to be happy! Its belly is full and feeling great! Super duper fluffy. It even acts as a cushion. Adorable! But be careful with it, or else... The disembodied voice of the lord that dwells in Moonguile Forest. Even in magnus form it gives off an eerie vibe. What lord? What vibe? That's another story for another day, boys and girls. A symbol of Anuenue, just like the Celestial Tree. Anuenue's rainbows are better pick-me-ups than ordinary rainbows. One look and you'll be brimming with energy. A cactus from the battlefields of Atria, site of the War of the Gods a thousand years ago. Its sharp spines will keep you from drifting off. Substantially boosts allies' resistance to sleep. A mask worn by the Children of the Earth, who once sealed away the wicked god. Today it is purely ornamental, though dark energy from the war still clings to it. Boosts dark offense. One of the Children of the Earth's "fancier" dishes, made by dumping freshly unearthed potatoes in a pot. Crass, passed off as class. One of Guillo's favorites. "Wench, this reminds me of you." Moss picked from the rocks of Nekkar, where Milliarde spent much of her youth. It's extremely hot. Boosts fire offense. A Celestial Flower, potted to keep it alive instead of just letting it turn into a pressed flower. But even like this, it won't last forever. Reduces allies' susceptibility to status ailments. Heartenbrace, potted to keep it alive instead of just letting it turn into a pressed flower. Even like this, it won't last forever, but for the time being it ought to link the hearts of those who look upon it. A nameless flower, potted to keep it alive instead of just letting it turn into a pressed flower. Yes, when life's so hard you want to just collapse, this is what always springs to mind. An ordinary flowerpot found in a Komo Mai household. Use it to pot a plant before it turns into a pressed flower, and you can enjoy its beauty that much longer. The Celestial Tree. Seriously, the whole thing. Man's ingenuity has actually given rise to THE Celestial Tree. Such a tremendous success translates to experience—but even this tree is fated to wither. Restores %d HP Fully restores HP Restores %d HP to party Fully restores HP to party Revives from incapacitation Revives party from incapacitation Cures flames Cures freezing Cures shock Cures blindness Cures poison Cures poison upon equip Cures poison throughout party Cures sleep Cures sleep throughout party Cures all party status ailments Causes flames Causes freezing Causes shock Causes blindness Causes poison Causes sleep Causes poison and sleep Prevents knockout Prevents flames Prevents freezing Prevents shock Prevents blindness Prevents poison Prevents sleep Prevents all status ailments Boosts resistance to flames Boosts resistance to freezing Boosts resistance to shock Boosts resistance to blindness Boosts resistance to poison Boosts party resistance to poison Boosts resistance to sleep Boosts party resistance to sleep Boosts all resistances Boosts physical offense Boosts fire offense Boosts ice offense Boosts lightning offense Boosts all elemental offenses Boosts physical defense Boosts fire defense Boosts ice defense Boosts lightning defense Boosts all elemental defenses Boosts turnover speed Boosts party turnover speed Lowers all elemental offenses Lowers all elemental defenses Lowers turnover speed Knocks down all enemies Lowers enemy resistance to flames Lowers enemy resistance to freezing Lowers enemy resistance to shock Lowers enemy resistance to blindness Lowers enemy resistance to poison Lowers enemy resistance to sleep Lowers all enemy resistances Lowers enemies' physical offense Lowers enemies' fire offense Lowers enemies' ice offense Lowers enemies' lightning offense Lowers enemies' light offense Lowers enemies' dark offense Lowers all enemy offenses Lowers enemies' physical defense Lowers enemies' fire defense Lowers enemies' ice defense Lowers enemies' lightning defense Lowers enemies' light defense Lowers enemies' dark defense Lowers all enemy defenses Causes critical hits Human buster Undead buster Dragon buster Aerial buster Life drain Energy drain Auto-restores HP to user Auto-restores HP to party Restores HP for overkill Auto-revives from incapacitation Zeroes damage while equipped Nullifies set no. of enemy attacks Blocks enemy critical hits Cannot be unequipped Auto-provokes enemies Facilitates escape Draws enemy attention Charges MP Puts all enemies to sleep Lowers turnover speed for all enemies Prevents poison and sleep Restores HP Restores HP to party Restores HP upon equip Cures flames upon equip Cures shock upon equip Cures blindness upon equip Cures all status ailments upon equip Displays enemy HP Le ali del principio Pieces of a millennium War cries The valedictory elegy Poacher Chaotic dance 2 Iconoclasm The valedictory elegy (for guitar) Evidential material The true mirror (for orchestra) Ruinous commander Crystal abyss Relieve Lord of pawns Two coffins The knights' cairn Ruins Tripartite talks and the secret soul Ancient homeland The borders of wind and earth Happenstance Mossblossom pillars Nettlesome barrens and arms Parity of light and dark Sanguine grasses Morningless night The broken manas and my one and only Contradiction Nimbus gardens Rolling rivers, rolling clouds The edging away Minatory master Purging light of the sun The autumn night's breeze knows no dearth Cornucopian village Emotional blackmail Temple of celestial flowers Ancient slaughter The egret's heart and the road to hereafter Somai malletza Sinmouna foussoun Bequeathed puppet The pebble cast Azure canopy An archaic soul's wordcraft Terrible technology Keen moon, night rain Into the spiral tension Shogyo-Mujo The dead-end creatures Tears of compassion A road to the dignified future Four seasons of peace I Four seasons of peace II Four seasons of peace III Strange bedfellows The semblance of a horizon As the moon meanders on the water Two lights, watching on Evil's origins—a prelude to treachery This number is blank Weak Attack Medium Attack Strong Attack Weak Attack B Medium Attack B Strong Attack B Scension Heavenfall Cliffsunder Ascension Red Padma Icebloom Transcension Blast Tooth Rime Blade The Godling's Rapture Sevenstar Dust Arabesque Diamond Drop Rising Condor Phoenix Dive Open Your Eyes Ghostarrow Sigil Cry Twin Ice Auger Levinsnake's Rise Spirilight Quiver Wickedwing Revels Empyreal Wildfire Zeniver Cascade Lightendrake's Drop Aphelion Dustwake Punk Knife Longsword Saber Freesword Marvelous Sword Arondite Apocalypse Sword Flame Sword Flametongue Sword of Thirst Kusanagi Efreeti Saber Prominence Sword Laevateinn the Flameking Ice Dagger Crystal Edge Aqua Truth Sword of Tears Siren Sword Frozen Sword Flash Dagger Thunderfish Glimmer Jupiter Sword Plasma Blade Ray of Truth Apostolos Ascalon Murderous Joker Ravensbrood Cutthroat Knife Greatsword Sleepsword Victory Sword Excalibur Longfire Fire Saber Scorching Sword Blaze Sword Blazetongue Flametongue Rekindled Desert Moon Parched Sword Amenohabagiri Efreeti Heart Efreeti Blade Fiery Apocalypse Sol Sword Helios Sword Ice Soldier Ice Saber Crystalsword Crystal Saber Aqua Brand Sword of Destiny Mermaid Sword Silent Sword Icy Apocalypse Frozen Edge Thundersword Thunderfish Rex Thunder Edge Thunderslash Levinlight True Glimmer Galantyne Jupiter's Rage Gaea Sword Thunderous Apocalypse Coruscant Blade Rem Truth El Truth Galahad Apostolos Duo Divine Apocalypse Dragonbuster Double Joker Murderous Soul Dark Apocalypse Ravensblood Wooden Club Panther Bludgeon Rose Shill Classic Cudgel Golden Cudgel Heat Club Drakeshead Stave Efreeti Horn Crystal Cudgel Glacial Bludgeon Cold Queen Lightning Club Luciferous Stave Wild God Vajra the Indestructible White Club Demon Cudgel Rosevine Classic Impact Heat Cudgel Poison Heat Fire Panther Drakeslord Stave Efreeti Tusk Ice Club Crystal Blue Glacial Mass Diamond Queen Queen's Breath Thunder Club Lightning Strike Thunder Panther Auriferous Stave Plasma Cudgel Astratheos Holy Cudgel White Wish Cerberus Cudgel Sorcery Sophia Hidden Sophia Mars Sophia Idios Pyr Ice Roue Apsu Sophia Deluge the Seabane Thunder Roue Thor Sophia Light Sophia Fair Guardian Cross Sophia Hades Sophia Fire Sophia Burning Revelation Meteor Sophia Deuteros Pyr Ice Sophia Ice Sense Apsu Logos Thunder Sense Thor Pathos Holy Vein Sophic Guardian Cross Sagesse Hades Sagesse Leather Vest Full Plate Chain Mail Scale Mail Battle Suit Golden Armor Amor Alma Flame Mail Salamander Tongue Snow Mail Breath Jacket Armor of Tonitrus Saint's Armor Evil Mail Pow Vest Crocodile Vest Solid Plate Heavy-Duty Plate Lucentskin Mail Crossbone Mail Grand Armor Queen Armor Divine Armor Passio Alma Amatrix Alma Blaze Mail Flame Armor Flamelink Mail Fiery Battle Suit Salamander Eyes Salamander Scales Icy Battle Suit Blizzard Mail Snowwind Mail Levinlink Mail Temper of Tonitrus Fires of Tonitrus Ice of Tonitrus Thunder of Tonitrus Light of Tonitrus Shadow of Tonitrus Grandmail of Tonitrus Saint-Knight's Armor Saint-Champion's Armor Brilliant Armor Karma Mail Chaos Mail Grappler's Gi Twelve-Layered Kimono Firedrake Regalia Heat Camouflage Frozen Suit Aqua Camouflage Heavenbolt Wrap Jiraiya's Robe Sister's Habit Mourning Dress Fighter's Gi Warrior's Gi Fifteen-Layered Kimono Aetherdrake Regalia Hazyfire Camouflage Diamond Suit Hazyrain Camouflage Heavengale Wrap Saizou's Robe Mother Superior's Habit Confessional Clothes Mournful Dress Heat Robe Robe of Firelight Pyre Frock Nixie Garb Sleet Shawl Freezing Gown Thunder Robe Thunderhead Cloak Holy Shroud Mephistopheles Cloak Sublime Garb Flame Robe Indigo Flame Robe Firedawn Robe Firemoon Robe Burning Pyre Frock Canonical Pyre Frock Undine Garb Snowstorm Shawl Jinni's Frost Iceberg Frozen Gown Lightning Robe Thundergod Cloak Whitebolt Cloak Blackbolt Cloak Holy Fireshroud Holy Lightshroud Holy Vigilshroud Flamistopheles Cloak Levistopheles Cloak Inferno Cloak Sacrosanct Robes Garb of Atonement Garb of Thorns Hero Mask Power Helmet Golden Helm Hell-Purged Casque Phoenix Helm Crystal Helm Kappa Helmet Electric Helm Helm of Indra Angel's Helm Skull Mask Negative Hat Mk.II Mask Heavy-Duty Helmet Justice Helm Divine Helm Golden Knightshelm Hell-Baked Casque Phoenix Head Phoenix Heart Glacial Helm Kappa Helmet, Jr. Blitz Helm Grandhelm of Indra War Helm of Indra Innocent's Helm Foxfire Cap Flame Hood Scarlet Crown Zelos Kune Frost Cap Aqua Hood Crown of Bubbles Quickfreeze Cap Thunder Hat Indiglow Cowl Welkinsire Cap Nurse's Cap Hymnos Kune Trigon Band Sparkfire Cap Blaze Hood Ardor Kune Zelos Kapelo Icicle Cap Marine Hood Crown of Seaspray Crown of Ice Pearls Big Thunder Hat Thunderhead Cowl Astral Cowl Thunderpeal Cap Welkinswrath Cap Mary's Cap Happiness Kune Rock Kune Gloam Band The Adversary's Band Round Shield Buckler Tower Shield Battle Shield Platinum Shield Versed Shield Whitecap Shield Thunderer's Shield Anubis Shield Coin Shield Strongshield Devil Tower Shield Mount Shield Valor Shield Silver Shield Mellow Shield Shield for Troubled Waters Greatcap Shield Fulminator's Shield Osiris Shield Potion Middle Potion High Potion Adhesive Bandages Bandages First Aid Kit Fate's Cordial Red Beans Blue Beans Yellow Beans Black Beans Green Beans Purple Beans Pink Beans Herb Herb Powder Alarm Clock Brawn-Brewed Tea Fire-Brewed Tea Ice-Brewed Tea Lightning-Brewed Tea Elbow Grease Tea Brawn Fruit Fire Fruit Ice Fruit Lightning Fruit Rainbow Fruit Berserker Drink Hot Spring Cancerite Booze Dragon Claw Bomb Elixir Book of Mana Fate Idol Fate's Kiss Chalice of Freedom Catfish King's Whiskers Herb Flower White Night Beans Poison Ashes Harp of Slumber Hero's Crest Emperor's Crest The Beast's Chains The Beast's Collar The Beast's Shackles Saber Dragon Horn Pegasus Feather Migraine Mirror Tarot Card: Death Moon-Shaped Earring Star-Shaped Earring Sword-Shaped Earring Cross Pendant Hermit's Cane Warrior's Scarf Pegasus Anklet Imperial Ward Vanishing Cloak Crimson Love Azure Lotus Citrine Arc Ebon Slash True Verdure Violet Taboo Purest Gold Will Force Escape Fire Element Ice Element Thunder Element Light Element Dark Element Flare Element Freeze Element Plasma Element Holy Element Shade Element Toxic Dumpling Mattress Sedna Bridge Sedna Mailbox Sedna Toadstones 1 Sedna House 1 Sedna Flower Bed Sedna Bluefruit Tree Sedna Monument Sedna Peach Tree Sedna Beanstalk Sedna Fence Sedna Weathervane Sedna Fern Sedna House 2 Sedna Ebonstone Sculpture Sedna Mill House Sedna Waterwheel Sedna Pow House Sedna Windmill Sedna Orange Tree Sedna Pier Sedna Toadstones 2 Sedna Odd Sculpture Sedna Main Gate Sedna House 3 Sedna Well Sedna's Light ?????????? ! (Mixing) Mixer Next-Gen Mixer Prototype Mixer Blank Magnus Pristine Water Drinking Water Stale Water Fireglow Stone Blaze Flame Mother Sunshine Lightning Shroom Jolt Shroom Spark Shroom Treasure Lowdown Mother-in-Law's Secret Yesterday's News Stone Boulder Pow Milk Pow Milk Yogurt Pow Milk Cheese Glubberfish Filet Rotten Food Celestial Flower Seed Celestial Flower Bud Celestial Flower Cloud Salty Water Salt Lava Hot Rock Mountain Apple Mountain Apple Vinegar Mountain Apple Wine Magna Mess-Up Chronic Fatigue Rotting Mountain Apple Fruit Fit for an Emperor Meat Fit for an Emperor Well-Done Meat Juwar's Testimony Nollin's Testimony Mallo's Testimony Bein's Testimony Rock Salt Diadem Cloud Pac-Man Pac-Land Pac-Mania Chunk of Rubber Hero's Pickax Lava Lord's Skull Sandfeeder Silk Sparkling Snow Nameless Flower Pressed Flower Bloodstained Crest Diadem Royal Crest Boiled Egg Machina Oil Gold Beetle Carapace Gold Nugget Adventure Novel Naughty Novel Dense Medical Tome Read-to-Death Book Chef-Prepared Meat Empty Book Pow Meat Shaved Ice of Love Portrait of Verus Extreme Stress Mound of Soot Soot Soup Withered Branch Pretty Stone Plain Old Shaved Ice Dark Powder Travel Log Basic Medical Primer Heartflask Paramours' Secret Stinging Antiseptic Cottoncap Gauze Fluella Cooties Warm Cheers Icy Jeers Real-Deal Mask Thornflower Thornflower Nectar Fluffy Pillow Sandcap Spores Love Syrup Sandcaps Machina Gas Yesterbean Variant Poor Excuse for a Joke Phantasmagoria Cottoncap Fruit Machina Communicator Heartenbrace Immigration Papers Holoholobird's Plume Celestial Fell-Branch Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Dark Dagroot Holy Dagroot Black Dragon's Horn Balmsand Goopy Machina Oil Foul Air Fresh Air Power Pellet Light Powder Traditional KM Cookie Original KM Cookie Lotus Leaf Photosynth Lily Freezing Rain Oleflour Gust Boulder Yesterbean Medic Kit Gena's Pinion Toy Sword Dull Times Gold Beetle Wallet Hero License Magnetite Waves Good Times Eau de Mouche Holy Droplet Terrible Song Sweet Song Heartbreaking Song Flame Ice Coliseum Dog Tags Metal Device Bomb Detonator Rockfly Corpse Black Leather Notepad Scoop Notepad Royal Mirror Sagi Wanted Poster Milly Wanted Poster Guillo Wanted Poster Local Hero Sagi Local Hero Milly Local Hero Guillo Woodfellah Billowsmoke Holoholo Fruit Holoflower Nectar Half-Baked Greythorne Greythorne Storybook Greythorne's Song Tub-Time Greythorne Floppy Greythorne Fluffy Greythorne Spring-Lord's Voice Rainbow Primordial Cactus Ancient Mask Stewed Mud Potatoes Fire Moss Potted Celestial Flower Potted Heartenbrace Potted Nameless Flower Flowerpot Celestial Tree Traditional Cookie Pin Original Cookie Pin Override Code A ..."1" Override Code B ..."2" Override Code C ..."0" Override Code D ..."9" Field Guide Element Charm Attack Charm Crush Charm Guard Charm Life Charm Speed Charm Element Amulet Attack Amulet Crush Amulet Guard Amulet Life Amulet Speed Amulet Element Talisman Attack Talisman Crush Talisman Guard Talisman Life Talisman Speed Talisman Fast-Acting Panacea Tik's Hat Item Found at Ruins Sewer Jail Key Sacred Leaf Key to Olgan's Residence Election Ballot Elite Imperial Crest Heart Link Landmark Stone Magnus Pack Coupon An orange pin in the shape of a traditional Komo Mai cookie, and proof of membership in the Lefty campaign staff. All good Lefties are expected to wear it with pride. Just a traditional Komo Mai pin, dyed blue. Some may call it a cheap knockoff—but that shouldn't faze any Righty worth his salt. A small tablet inscribed with part of the password needed to lift the system lockdown on Dark Service Headquarters. Bears the numeral "1" in the standard imperial typeface. A small tablet inscribed with part of the password needed to lift the system lockdown on Dark Service Headquarters. Bears the numeral "2" in the standard imperial typeface. A small tablet inscribed with part of the password needed to lift the system lockdown on Dark Service Headquarters. Bears the numeral "0" in the standard imperial typeface. A small tablet inscribed with part of the password needed to lift the system lockdown on Dark Service Headquarters. Bears the numeral "9" in the standard imperial typeface. A compendium documenting all the world's creatures, great and small. Passed on by the village doctor, who lost the original guide in a fit of youthful passion. The work's completion now depends on Sagi. The blessings of elemental protection. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a stronger offense. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of destructive force. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of fortified defenses. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a longer life. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of swifter movement. As a charm alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of elemental protection. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a stronger offense. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of destructive force. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of fortified defenses. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a longer life. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of swifter movement. As an amulet alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of elemental protection. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a stronger offense. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of destructive force. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of fortified defenses. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of a longer life. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. The blessings of swifter movement. As a talisman alone, its value is purely sentimental—but within the hallowed walls of the church, it can grant true power. A potent cure-all specially made by Dr. Zigzek of Sheliak. Many Coliseum entrants owe their lives to its miraculous ability to cure any wound on the spot. Tik's hat and dearest possession. He doesn't wear it, though; he just takes it with him wherever he goes. Said to be a present from his father, who now lives on only in Tik's memories. An object thought to have been dropped by a traveler of the Empire, whose journey had brought him to Sheratan. It looks like a magnus... Returning this to someone might be the best place to start. A key that opens the Empire's jail cells in the sewer passage. It's rumored the Empire locks up any who oppose them and throws away the key... Well! So much for that rumor. A blessed leaf used to gather holy droplets which collect only in certain parts of the Nunki Valley forest. The droplets are easier to catch when the leaf is rolled into a funnel. A key allowing free access to the emperor's residence. Due to Olgan's disposition, many of the residence's doors have auto-lock systems—and even staff find themselves locked in without this key. A ballot for the School of Magic headmaster election. Some say the system is broken, since anonymous and proxy votes count. The ballot itself is made from Celestial Tree leaves. An item given only to those granted access to Tarazed's control room. The Empire's crest is handsomely emblazoned inside a golden border. A historic invention that swaps the hearts of a greythorne and its bearer, created by an old man in Sheratan who loves the little darlings. Sprinkle a certain something on a greythorne to seal the deal. A stone created under the strict supervision of the School of Magic's headmaster, some say to keep the uninvited away from the Celestial Tree. Without it the Holoholo Jungle is quite impassable. A coupon entitling the bearer to one magnus pack at their local store. It's the only way to get a magnus pack, but at least it's free of charge. Emperor's Residence Lake Botein Ruins Matar Highlands Sandfeeders' Nest Battlefields of Atria Rasalas Village Holoholo Jungle Rodolfo's Estate Nekkar Quietlands Dark Service HQ Nashira Village Celestial Veinroots Vega Building Site Game Disc 1 Complete Greater Mintaka Sheratan Village Algorab Village Sagi Heart-to-Heart Coliseum Entrance Palolo's Notebook Game Clear Data Albali Sandhollow I say, you don't seem to have any upgradeable battle magnus. I say, I can't upgrade magnus that are in your deck. I say, you don't seem to have the quest magnus needed to upgrade. Are you certain you'd like to upgrade? Commencing upgrade! Oh ho! A success! It's become the magnus "%s." Ahem, sir? Would you like to continue upgrading? This one, sir? Ahem, sir? You seem to be a bit short on funds. Splendid, splendid. Thank you very much! Ahem, sir? You don't have enough room. I'm very sorry, but I'm all out of magnus to sell. Ahem, sir? Your junkpile is empty. I can offer you %d gold for the lot. Does that sound fair? I say, sir... I can't give you anything without a magnus pack coupon. You need room, I say, room for 10 magnus in your stockpile to redeem the coupon! I will give you 10 battle magnus in exchange for the coupon. All right? Looks like you don't have any upgradeable battle magnus. Looks like I can't upgrade magnus that're in your deck. Um, you don't have the quest magnus needed to upgrade. An upgrade it is! You ready? OK, here goes! Stand back, now. Hurray, it worked! It's become the magnus "%s." So, now what? Want to keep upgrading? Are you certain? Hmm? It looks like you don't have enough gold. Thank you for your purchase! Oh, no...it looks like you don't have enough room. Oh, sorry! We're all out. Hey! Your junkpile's empty. I'll buy your junkpile for a total of %d gold, OK? Sorry, I can't give you anything if you don't have a magnus pack coupon. You need room for 10 magnus in your stockpile to trade that in. I'll give you 10 battle magnus for the coupon, OK? You don't have any... upgradeable battle magnus. I can't...upgrade magnus... that are in your deck. You don't have the quest magnus... for the upgrade... I'm gonna upgrade it, then... You sure? I'm starting the upgrade. Watch out... I think it's the magnus "%s"... Want to upgrade again? You sure? You don't have the money. Thanks. You haven't got room... Sorry. We're sold out. Can't you tell? Your junkpile's empty... Sorry. I'll give you %d gold for all of it. Deal? You don't have a magnus pack coupon... Sorry. You don't have room for 10 magnus in your stockpile... Sorry. You get 10 battle magnus for the coupon... You sure? Have you made up your mind? Ah, so you'll be buying that one? Just a moment, now. You don't have enough gold. All right, thank you! Hmm? No room to carry it? You'd best go clear some space. Sorry. This old girl's all sold out. No, no, your junkpile's empty! I can't buy what you haven't got. Let's see... Altogether your junk is worth %d gold. Are you selling? You don't have any upgradeable battle magnus. Seems I can't upgrade magnus that are in your deck. Seems you don't have the quest magnus for the upgrade. All right, ready to upgrade? Then let's begin. Oh, my, a success! It was upgraded to the magnus "%s." Want to keep upgrading? Oh, goodness. You don't have enough gold. Thank you for your business. Seems you're all out of space. Sorry, we're out of goods right now. You want to sell your junkpile? What junkpile? Your junkpile is worth about... %d gold, if I'm not mistaken. Will you sell it? I can't give you anything if you don't have a magnus pack coupon, understand? You need room for 10 magnus in your stockpile to trade that in, understand? I'll give you 10 battle magnus in return for your coupon. All right? Will you be purchasing that? You seem to be short on funds. We appreciate your business. It appears you have no room to carry it. So sorry! We're all sold out. Your junkpile is empty. Can I buy all the magnus in your junkpile for %d gold? I can't give you anything unless you have a magnus pack coupon. You need room for 10 spaces in your stockpile to claim the magnus pack. You can exchange the coupon for 10 battle magnus. All right? Are you buying that? Ugh! You don't have enough gold. Don't tell me you're a thief? Thank you for your patronage! Your stockpile is full...and you want to buy more? Greedy little calflet. We're all out, nothing to sell! Sorry! Look... Your junkpile is empty. So what is it you think you're selling? Your junkpile is worth %d gold. You're selling it, right? Oh, look at that. You don't have any upgradeable battle magnus! I can't upgrade magnus if they're in a deck. Seems to me you don't have the quest magnus for the upgrade. I'm ready to upgrade. Are you? Here goes! Here y'are. It's been upgraded to the magnus "%s." You're sure, right? You don't have enough gold. OK, thanks! You can't carry any more. Sorry, we're sold out. Your junkpile's empty. Your junkpile is worth %d gold. You selling? I can't give anything to you without a magnus pack coupon. You'll need room for 10 magnus in your stockpile. Ready to trade your coupon for 10 battle magnus? Are you all decided? Pardon me for saying this, but... you don't have the money. Yes, sir! Thank you kindly! But you can't carry it, sir! So sorry, we're all sold out. But your junkpile's empty, sir! Your junkpile comes to %d gold. Can I take it off your hands? I'm afraid it's our policy to only give magnus packs to customers with coupons. You need to make room for 10 magnus in your stockpile first. That coupon's good for 10 battle magnus. Want to trade it in? Yes, yes, yes! A magnus sale! ...You sure? Thanks a bunch! Huh? But you don't have room to carry it! So sorry! We're out! All out! But your junkpile's empty! I could offer %d gold for a junkpile like that Sound good? No can do! I can only give magnus packs to people with coupons! Huh? I can't give you 10 magnus if you don't have the space for them! OK, I'll take your coupon and give you 10 battle magnus in return! Fair? Hey, you don't have any upgradeable battle magnus! Some people. You can't upgrade magnus in a deck, you little tease. You don't have the quest magnus you need for the upgrade. Sorry! OK, then. Let's do this upgrade! Ooh... A real success! It turned into the magnus "%s"! So, sir... Will you keep upgrading? Buying that, handsome? Sorry, I don't deal with boys with empty wallets. Get my drift? Thank you! Aww, how am I supposed to sell stuff to you if you can't carry it? Don't get mad, but... we're all sold out. Take a closer look. Your junkpile's empty. That junkpile will fetch you %d gold. Work for you? I don't trade with boys who don't have magnus pack coupons. If you want the magnus pack, you'll have to clear space for 10 magnus in your stockpile. I'll give you 10 battle magnus for the coupon. Deal? Hrm, hrm? You, uh...don't have any upgradeable battle magnus. Hrm, hrm? I, uh...can't upgrade magnus in a deck. Hrm, hrm? You, uh...don't have the quest magnus needed to upgrade. Hrm, hrm? Ready to, uh...start upgrading? All right, let's, uh...begin. Hrm, hrm? It's, uh...become the magnus "%s." Hrm, hrm? Will you, uh...continue upgrading? Hrm, hrm? You want that? Hrm, hrm? You, uh...need more gold for that. Hrm, thank you. Hrm, hrm? You're, uh...carrying too much. Hrm, hrm? I, uh...have nothing left to sell. Hrm, hrm? Your, uh...junkpile. It's empty. Hrm, hrm? Your junkpile is worth %d gold. Will you, uh...sell it? Hrm, hrm? You, uh...don't have a magnus pack coupon. Hrm, hrm? You need space for, uh...10 magnus in your stockpile. Hrm, hrm? You can, uh... redeem that coupon for 10 battle magnus, all right? But you don't have any upgradeable battle magnus! But I can't upgrade magnus that are in a deck! But you don't have the quest magnus for the upgrade! I'll upgrade now...if you're ready. One upgrade, coming right up! All right! It went well! It became the magnus "%s." You'll keep upgrading, right? Let's keep upgrading! You're sure? But you don't have enough gold! But you can't hold any more! But I'm all out of things to sell! But your junkpile is empty! Your junkpile is worth %d gold. You'll sell it, right? I'm telling you, I can't trade if you don't have a coupon! You know you need room for 10 magnus in your stockpile, right? You give me the coupon, I give you 10 battle magnus. All right? I'm afraid you don't have any upgradeable battle magnus. I'm afraid I cannot upgrade magnus in a deck. It seems you don't have the quest magnus for the upgrade. I'm going to start the upgrade. You're sure? Voilà! Success! It has changed into the magnus "%s." You'll keep upgrading, of course? Is that the one you want? You don't have the gold! Many thanks. You're carrying too much. I can't let you buy any more. We're all out. What are you playing at? Your junkpile is empty. You wouldn't mind if I bought your junk for %d gold, hmm? You expect a magnus pack with no coupon? I think not! You must make room for 10 magnus in your stockpile before redeeming the coupon. I'll give you 10 battle magnus for the coupon. Shall we call it a trade? Will that be all? (Hey, why won't he look me in the eye?) That's not enough money. (And what's wrong with my body?) Thank you for your purchase! (Why do I feel so weird?) You don't have room to carry it. (And why are you staring at my chest?) I'm sorry, we're all sold out. But your junkpile is empty! There's nothing for me to buy. Your junkpile comes to %d gold. Would you like to sell? Lolo and the waterwheel Lolo I'm so sorry! You went through all that trouble of getting me the fell-branches, and I still can't get the stupid wheel working. Maybe I need to try a gust boulder or something. Put out the fire! The strategy room console panel has burst into flames! Find something that can douse the fire and store it in one of the blank magnus you've been issued. Then it's firefightin' time! A gift for my wife Hen-Pecked Husband My wife's been in an awful mood these days... I wonder why? Did I miss an anniversary? Hrm, I can't remember. Maybe I could get back on her good side if I gave her a pretty stone. Relight the torches! Hey, newcomer! The torches around HQ have all gone out! The captain wants me—uh, I mean YOU to go around and relight all four of them, pronto. Got it? Good. Then go! Wake up the mechanic Emperor's residence Mechanic Some imperial soldiers beat this man unconscious. I know we're on a mission, but we can't just leave him. Hmm... Maybe a splash of water would do the trick? Wake up, take two Why'd we bother helping him up if he's just going to fall back asleep? Hrm... Well, we need to ask him about the crestwalls. And we already know a surefire way to get him on his feet! Turn off the shield! It sounds like this mechanic knows his stuff after all. He says he can turn off that crestwall—and all he needs to do it is a chunk of rubber! Uhh, too bad we don't have a chunk of rubber... What every grown-up knows Plaster Master It's what a man wants after a hard day's work. Just a quick swig and some friendly faces. It's our privilege as adults! I can't believe I'm out at a time like this! Medicine delivery Registration Lady We've prepared a special mission you need to complete before moving up to Rank 2. Your objective: get medicine to treat our wounded from the infirmary in Sheliak. We await your report. A tearful soundtrack Pessimistic Man Ever been in so much shock you can't even cry? I really need the catharsis of a good cry. Maybe a really sad song would push me over the edge... Flame ice delivery Nihal Desert Snow Saleswoman It takes flame ice to make the sparkling snow desert travelers count on, but my husband seems to have run out. He's at the stand up north. Would you mind crossing the desert and giving this to him? No gas is no good Man in a Bind Can you believe it? My pod's out of oil. The tank's dry. No gas. "Move it!" they say—but how?! I'M OUT OF GAS. Gahhh! With the machina oil price hike and all this commotion, I am utterly screwed. Insomnia Puffy-Eyed Woman Day in, day out, that same voice... It's torture! With housework and raising the kids, I'll die if I lose any more sleep! At least let me have a comfortable pillow... Is my husband unfaithful?! Camilla Just what is Lyuvann thinking? It's been FOREVER since he went into the field. This has NEVER happened before. What if some young strumpet is working her charms on him AS WE SPEAK? Grrrrrrrrrrrr... An offering of flowers Disembodied Man My body... A body unable to touch or to hold. A body incapable of laying down a flower in memory of my friends... Even a simple flower would suffice—but I can't even offer them that. Love syrup Drunkard's Wife He used to be so full of hope. Now he's just a lush. Maybe it's time to think about leaving him... Oh, if only he could remember what love was like—then I know we could make things work. Don't tell ANYONE! Skeed Hmph, how come I don't get any taller? It's humiliating to be the same height as my little sister Vallye. I wonder if it's true about drinking that stuff making you stronger? Boulder in the road Nusakan Thornwood Caplin Herder Just when I thought I'd head back to the village, there's a big flippin' rock blocking the way. I bet a yesterbean would take of that. Would you mind hunting one down for me? Tik's hat Tik Wacho's mean! He keeps hiding my hat! Yeah, I'm sorry I ate his piece of cake—but my hat is special! Wahhh... Sagi! Please help me find it! Errand for the orphanage Sis Oh, you're back! It's been a while, Sagi. But don't think I'll be pulling any punches! We need all the help we can find. Now go next door and fetch what I asked you to! Imperial Wanderer Elder's Granddaughter Our guest, a traveler from the Empire, has gone missing. He heard about the villagers who haven't returned from the lake and went to investigate. Oh, I do hope he's safe. Little lost caplin Oh man, oh man! One of the caplins I was tending is gone! If the old lady hears about this... Man! It's the black one that's missing. You let me know if you see him, OK? The lost grandpa We've prepared a special mission you need to complete before moving up to Rank 3. Your objective: meet up with Master Lance in Nunki and escort him to Cebalrai. We await your report. The lightbugs of Nunki Tree-Hugging Granny The forest's lightbug population is soaring. Normally, I'd be overjoyed to see them, but this many is harmful to the forest. Could you use holy droplets to clear them off of the paths? Anuelegumes Plant-Watching Girl It's my dream to fill Gena's house with green! But the Anuelegumes aren't doing so well... I hear that ground yesterbeans make good fertilizer. Save the bomb victims! Conscientious Boy An airpod suddenly just blew up! This'll make headlines! Luckily, we only got a few scratches—but other folks are hurt really bad. Isn't there some way we can help? Dinner, um, date? We've prepared a special mission you need to complete before moving up to Rank 4. Your objective: join Master Panie for dinner in Komo Mai. We await your report. The forgotten heart Girl Who Lost Her Heart My daughter hasn't been the same since she was caught up in the bombing. It's almost as though she's lost her heart. If only there were a way to help her get it back... Pesky mildew! Verus's residence Verus's Maid Where did this mildew come from? And more importantly, how do I get rid of it?! The quaestor will yell at me good this time... Does anyone have a disinfectant that works on mildew? Something shocking Baelheit's residence Sheltered Girl I'm so tired of reading most books. I'm tired of everything normal. Call it ennui. What I really need is something exciting to jolt me out of this malaise. Emergency call We've prepared a special mission. At least, that's what I'd like to say! The truth is, Master Panie has paged you, and it's urgent. He's waiting in Vega. Please hurry! Rock salt in the desert Desert Loiterer Travelers! See that rock poking out of the sand there? It's called rock salt, and it's quite valuable in these parts. I'm too scared to go get it though... Help a guy out? Precious rock salt Rock Salt Merchant Salt is a commodity in this village. Rock salt all the more so. If you bring me some, I'll pay good money for it. Not a bad deal, if I say so myself? Where's that assistant?! Mallo Wh-Wh-Wh-Whoa!! Find that kid, would you?! You know, that kid, him! My assistant! He was right here a minute ago! I'm counting on you! Almarde's request 1 Almarde A lot of people are still injured from the riot, and we don't have enough medical supplies to treat them. Please, Sagi, find some more, for everyone's sake? Almarde's request 2 Sorry to ask so much of you. I need you to bring me some sparkling snow. Please! Flame ice is too cold to work... And don't ask what it's for. Almarde's request 3 Lyuvann doesn't eat much of what I fix him. I hear imperial cooking uses a lot of machina oil, but even that's not enough. Maybe he likes things a little richer. Sing, for love's sake 1 Singing Man Ohhh, hear my song, my dear so far awaaay! Mi-mi-miii! Please, carry this song to my love in Sheliaaak! La-la-laaa! If you could rework it a little first, that'd be even betteeer! Mi-mi-miii! Almarde's request 4 This burning in my heart... I've never felt this way before. I remember reading somewhere that that love stuff pollywhales secrete works in times like this. Eau de mouche, please! Bug Hunter Rockflies have started causing trouble in the Lava Caves. Go get some "eau de mouche" from the weird old guy in the lab! That's the stuff we need! Smelly clothes Little Girl You've seen it yourself. Rain, rain, nothing but rain. It's so damp, my clothes have started smelling funny... I guess I'll have to find something with a fragrance strong enough to kill the odor. Two-generation household Young Mother It's rough having your mother-in-law only a single door away. And rumor has it the battleaxe has been talking about me behind my back! I need proof, then I'm giving it to her good. Celebrity needs Celeb Lady Celebrities like me eau it to ourselves to stay beautiful. We need a certain fragrance, thank you very mouche. The one in Azha—do I have to spell it out for you?! And don't you dare bring me a rockfly corpse! My sister's the best! Sickly Brother My big sister's a soldier! She's really good at it—her future's looking very bright. She says the place she was in before was dark and damp and had glowing mushrooms. I wish I could see one! Sing, for love's sake 2 Ahhh, it's no uuuse! Mi-mi-miii! I can't forgeeet her! La-la-laaa! Please, carry this song to her once mooore! Mi-mi-mii! And if you could try retooling it agaaain, that'd be aaawesome! La-la-laaa! Home sweet home Castle Elnath Homesick Knight Waaaaah! I never should have become a knight! I want to go home to that smelly village!! To be smothered in glubberfish!! Maybe I'd buck up a little if I had a glubberfish filet. I'm still growing! Knight of Diadem Oh, Celsica, my beloved... I want to become a true knight in your eyes. I need some pep in my step! One bite of that stinky pow goodness, and I know you'll look my way! The crest of a knight Celsica... We were going to start a family... Oh, pay me no mind. I'm sorry, do you think you could find the crest she was wearing? I should very much like to have it as a keepsake... I'm still growing! Part deux Hey, take a look! My friend's so full of pep these days. But it seems like he's lost all his heart or something. Back when he was sickly, he was so much...better! Waking the olifant This big olifant's our ticket out of this jungle, I just know it. But we need to wake him up. Hmm... Maybe we could make a lot of noise. Or—I dunno, let's just make this an uncomfortable place to nap! One courageous leap Man Gazing at Tower When I was a boy, we called this the Tower of Courage. We'd jump from the top floor without using our wings! How I wish I could see that fateful (fatal?) jump once more! Fur Elysse Elysse Daddy's become a magnus and won't ever come home, even though he said he'd make me something special later. I wonder what he could make with a flower? Un-wanted posters It looks like they plastered our faces all over the city. How are we supposed to walk around with everybody going on about the "trio of terror"? Let's tear down these lying scraps! I'm totally beat... Chubby Bartender Business at the bar is booming. Which is great, except I'm so exhausted from all the work, I don't know if I can keep going. Could you take some of my fatigue away with a blank magnus? Moonguile Forest Know-It-All Kid Did you know there are rare bugs all over Moonguile Forest? The other villagers are too scared to go in, so they're ours for the taking. Are you brave enough to go into the forest? 'Cause I know I am. Pancakes need syrup! Girl with a Sweet Tooth I can't stand pancakes with nothin' but pow butter on them! They used to give me tons of syrup, but now we're out. Maybe some super-sweet nectar would work instead? An ale for all ails Rodolfo's estate Man with a Bad Back Ohh, my back aches so much I, ohhhhh, can't take another step. All I need is a quick swig and I'd be right as rain. Hmm? A swig of what, you ask? Mountain apple wine, of course! Oil soap Cleaning Lady It just won't come out... What a stubborn stain. Soap made from old oil works well on oil stains. Fight fire with fire, and oil with oil, I guess. Now where can I find some? Ruler of the skies Old Bio-Researcher I've seen a lot of monsters at the Coliseum in my time, but I'm tired of just observing. I want to create my own monsters from pieces I find. Maybe a...humongous bird or something! Fruit scavenging Uh-oh, the pond waters have swollen because of the squall. Maybe we could lure that pollywhale over to help us out. All we need is one of those Holoholo fruits they like. Grab that monkey! A koa monkey's nabbed our landmark stone. We'll never make it to Opu without it! We've got to find that monkey and get the stone back! A Dark Service disaster?! Geldoblame Sagi, we've caught wind of some trouble at Dark Service Headquarters. Baelheit's dogs or not, they're still people. I'd like you to take a discreet look without telling Quaestor Verus. Get credit in Magic! Head Teacher If you want a landmark stone, you'll need to earn some credits first. One is in Magic. You'll need to ask around and listen close. Her tests are quite tough. Get credit in Chemistry! If you want a landmark stone, you'll need to earn some credits first. One is in Chemistry. Try helping the professor with her research. I know she's been looking for something. Get credit in Classics! If you want a landmark stone, you'll need to earn some credits first. One is in Classics. The professor is trying his hardest to make class more fun, but... A living fossil I've seen a lot of monsters at the Coliseum in my time, but I'm tired of just observing. I want to create my own monsters from pieces I find. Maybe a...lord of lava or something! Relive the Nightmare I've seen a lot of monsters at the Coliseum in my time, but I'm tired of just observing. I want to create my own monsters from pieces I find. Maybe an...ancient dragon or something! Gather the rock-people! We can't just leave Milly's rocks like that. This time we'll gather them up together! Let's go! A washed-up olifant Olifant An olifant just came tumbling down the waterfall! It's not hurt, but it sure seems blue... Maybe it would perk up if it had some fruit from home? Please, stop this laughter! Laughing Man Ahahaha, did you see that guy?! Ahahaha, I'm laughing to death here! H-Help, ahaha, make me stop laughing! The zoologist's wish School Zoologist Are you familiar with that bird? It's called a clavé pigeon. I'd love to give it better food and watch it grow big and strong—but on my allowance? What I'd give to feed it a yummy, red fruit! Citizens wanted! Mayor We're looking for new residents here in Sedna. If you run into anyone who's looking to move, show them these here immigration papers. Around five people would be great. Our cloudy wine Brewmaster Our new line of cloudy wine just isn't hearty enough. Pow...milk? Nope. Cheese? Nope. But something along those lines ought to thicken it up nicely. Pure white clouds Boy Yearning for the Sky What are clouds besides the Taintclouds like? I hear the clouds way up in the sky are pure white. Is that really true? Boy, I'd like to see one. Booze! Bring on the booze! Mask Artisan Hmm, what's this? You want a mask, do you? That's fine, but they aren't free. Not at all. Give them an inch and all that. Now bring me some liquor! And make it the good stuff! Always room for sweets! Another one? Are my masks really that hot? That's fine, but they aren't free. Not at all. Give them an inch and all that. Now bring something sweet this time! Some of those whatsit-cookies! Elevator repair Middle-Aged Man The elevator's been acting up, and I'm trying to repair it. Like everything in this high-tech city, though, the wiring is awfully complex. Could you help me track down the old supervisor? The Vega Thunderbolts Shaun We're the Vega Thunderbolts! Zoom, baby! But we need something else to really fly. Don't be stingy, man! Gimme the ones with real lightning in them! We're not looking for regular shocks or jolts! Rescue the villagers 1 Some villagers haven't come back from the lake! We should go look for them, and we need to know if that monster's really there! If the villagers are passed out, we know what to do. Rescue the villagers 2 More than one villager has disappeared at the lake. I'm curious about that monster, but we have to keep looking for the villagers! Someone might be drowning as we speak! Rescue the villagers 3 This crate is awfully suspicious... It's twitching. Someone has to be inside—maybe a villager! Judging from the shivers, they must be afraid to come out because of the monsters. Rescue the villagers 4 Is he all right? I keep calling his name, but he doesn't respond. He's got to be one of the missing villagers. Let's come back for him later. Hang in there, OK? Rescue finale Thankfully we were able to save the elder, but we still have to help the others. The elder said there were five people missing besides him. We can't just leave them here. Let's keep looking! A pickax to remember him by Juwar This was Bein's lucky pickax. Go set it where he died in the Lava Caves. By the way...I don't hate you for what happened. Sorry for treating you rotten. My deeear, sweeet Verus! Obnoxiously Whiny Girl Nooo! I don't care if bombs go off or monsters invade, I'm not leaving until I've breathed the same air as Quaestor Verus! No way, no how, nuh-uh!! Rescue the secretary Oh no, the elder's secretary has gone missing! Wait, what is the elder doing with a secretary?! Anyway, she's probably near the elder, wherever he is. Rescue the elder What happened that even the elder would go missing?! We have to find him! If he's just passed out someplace, we could bring him around with some water... Please be alive! Peril of the sands I've seen a lot of monsters at the Coliseum in my time, but I'm tired of just observing. I want to create my own monsters from pieces I find. Maybe a...giant insect or something! It's fumigatin' time! Granny The weather's lovely, perfect for cleaning house. I sure would like to fumigate and whip this place into shape, but I don't have any billowsmoke handy. Real electioneers cheat! Election Staff He who laughs at a single vote loses by a single vote! Pride comes before a fall! The winners write the history books! Now let's coerce people into doing the right thing—and that's vote for us! Man of broken dreams Man of Broken Dreams When I ran away from Sadal Suud, I had a vision! Now look at me. Dead broke, my dreams dashed... Ahh, what I'd give for one more chance! I just need some money! Her father's consent Custodian Have you ever been in love? I have. And the girl of my dreams is the daughter of that terrifying head chef. I'm too scared to ask his permission. Do I ever need someone to cheer in my court! Gadgets don't make themselves! Celestial Tree Veinroots I need dagroots from the Celestial Tree so I can make you a gondola to the roots' center. There are five kinds! Once you have them, bring them back to me here, OK? Greythorne hearts Old Man Lad, wouldn't you like to try sharing your heart with a greythorne's? You can, with this "heart link." Now get out there and give it a try! The gripes of wrath Housekeeper Aaaaaargh! I can't take it anymore! The snarky wife, the husband that never comes home, all this stupid housework... Aren't there any good listeners left in the world?! I need to RANT! Crash course in cloudmaking Lesser Celestial River Cloudmeister It's all well and good that my school's up and running, but the students aren't progressing at all. Do you think you could try making a cloud? Maybe a little competition will stimulate their flaccid minds. The old man with a bracelet Sewers Old Man with a Bracelet Oh, no need to let me out, none at all. You see, it wouldn't do for me to set foot outside this cell. So don't trouble yourself. (And yet, doors are made to be opened, are they not?) My girl's waiting! Guy in a Cell Please, let me out! I haven't done anything wrong! Damn those imperial thugs... All I did was give them a piece of my mind! Please, my girl's waiting for me... You have to let me out! The search for Quzman Taymiya My husband went off somewhere and hasn't been back since. Would you tell him to come home if you see him? He has a bracelet on, so you should be able to recognize him. Quzman This little guy eats any magnus around him—and I'm bushed. It's your turn to raise Pac now. I'll see that you're well compensated the more he gobbles up. I'm counting on you! Hmm, what to do...? All right Let's not Let's negotiate Thanks! That was a fun trade! Sorry, but I can't trade for just that. Wait up, there's a specific magnus I want. Add a card Beg for it Threaten them Add a card Beg for it Threaten them I'll add this magnus, too. What do you say? Please!! Trade with me? Shut up and do as you're told. Now trade with me. How about this? 22~~×2~~ A boy into magnus trading and machina toys. Afraid of the dark, he hates gloomy things. A girl going for a complete magnus set. By age 8, she'd traded for every weapon and armor. The best defense is a good offense! Maybe that's why he's still just an apprentice knight. A young lady in love with accessories. She likes warm, passionate, peace-loving men. A man studying new armor under Baelheit. He hates when his tools get disorganized. A maid interested in small items and accessories, rather than complex things like magic. A man suspicious of the Dark Brethren's temptation who gathers items to preempt them. Part-time professor at the School of Magic. Too kind to collect anything harmful. Chabb Hey, mister, how about this magnus? %s N-no way! I can't trade for that! Yeah! Sounds good! I'll give you this as a freebie! I'm happy we got to trade, mister. OK, no complaints with this trade, right? All right, fine... I can't beat you, mister. No way! I'm totally losing out, here. F-fine! Quit glaring at me like that. You can threaten me all you want. I'm out of here. You want this magnus, right, mister? %s Lalune How about this magnus? %s What? I don't think so. Tee hee! OK! I'll give you this, too! I'm happy we traded! Hehe, I'm all right with this, sure. OK, fine... But just this once! Nuh uh! No way, no how! W-waaah, OK... Go ahead and glare! I'm leaving. You want this magnus, mister? %s Atrithr All right, how about this magnus? %s Hey now, you're killing me here. I like it! Hey, take this one, too! I'm happy to have gotten to trade with you. OK then, nobody's got complaints? Hmmm... You got me. Sorry, but that's out of the question. F-fine, OK. No need to glare, buddy. Hey bud, try learning some manners. Hey, you want this Magnus? %s Inca Rose Let's see, now. How about this one? %s Goodness, isn't that a bit harsh? Tee hee, that's a good boy. I'll throw this in, too! I'm happy I got to trade with you, cutey. Tee hee, we're both satisfied here, right? Aww, you know how to get what you want. I give up. Nope. Don't be too selfish, or I'll really get mad. So you do have a manly side. All right, I'll do as you ask. My, my, how frightening. Why don't you go cool off? This what you're looking for, cutey? %s Krishna How does this magnus suit you? %s ...I'm unimpressed. Very well! This is a token of my thanks! This was a meaningful trade. I suppose this is tolerable. Very well. I'm a pushover when people beg like this... No, I cannot. No matter what you say. Who taught you to speak that way? Very well. Out of the question. This trade is officially over. Don't you want this magnus? %s Farina How's this? It's a good magnus. %s What, is that all you have? Not bad! Hold it, take this as well! My collection is another step closer to complete! Hmph. I suppose this is all I can expect. OK, I get it. I lost this round. How selfish can you get? No way. W-what's your problem? Fine, just quit glaring at me. Oh, I see. If that's your attitude, I'm leaving. What, you want this magnus? %s Garm Hmm, how about this magnus? %s You sure you're here to trade, young'un? Oho! I like it! Take this, too. Go on, now. I'm happy we were able to trade. Hmm, yes. We're square here, correct? Ohoho, I give up. No, no. I'm afraid I can't go along with that. S-stop looking at me that way. I never said no. Hey, now! Don't underestimate your elders! Did you want this magnus, young'un? %s Sanya OK, then. How about this magnus? %s What? This doesn't work for you? Really?! Thanks! Here, take this, too. This was a good trade, I'm glad I was still around. Sure, sure, that works for me. Phew... All right, I lose this time. Nope. I'm not taking a loss like that. OK, I give in. Just quit glaring at me like that. Glares or not, no way means no way. Understand? So you want this magnus? %s Ingredients unknown! Yeah, I can't say for certain. Maybe something hard...? Yeah, just anything lying around the streets would work. Yeah, I can't say for certain. Something hot, anyway. Yeah, a nice blaze would do well. Yeah, I can't say for certain. Now you just need to soak it in some clean water. Yeah, make sure it's nice and fresh. Yeah, I can't say for certain. You need a super-potent poison. Yeah, one of those rotten things, right. Yeah, I can't say for certain. They say machina gas is bad for you. Yeah, but it's good for weapons and armor. I don't know what the ingredients are! Something electrified. Hmm, how about those? The mushrooms the grow on machina! I don't know what the ingredients are! Something more charged than a shock shroom. Ah, but not too strong, now. I don't know what the ingredients are! But it has to be pretty toxic... How about food that's been left out too long? I don't know what the ingredients are! Try that big bean from the thornwoods. The one that's popular with the kids. Ingredients unknown... Super hot... Like it'd melt anything... Muddy-like...and kind of red... Ingredients unknown... With one of those...you could get to sleep...no problem... Ingredients unknown... You don't mind injuries any more... This little box...makes it stop hurting... Ingredients unknown... Refreshing...? What's that like? What would the air taste like...? Pure...air...? The ingredients are unknown, understand? A rock that can withstand an olifant's charge. It's that hard, understand? The ingredients are unknown, understand? Ice so cold it won't melt in any heat—no, that can freeze even fire. The ingredients are unknown, understand? A pillow that can beat any insomnia. I really want one. Get one for me? The ingredients are unknown, understand? A little box that puts you at ease, great for tiny scratches of major wounds. The ingredients are unknown, understand? Air refreshing enough to make your heart feel lighter. Understand? The ingredients are unknown. You want a rock that can survive an olifant's headbutt. It wouldn't survive mine, though. The ingredients are unknown. They've got stuff called snow in the icy land of the witches. I hear some of it's man-made. The ingredients are unknown. I hear there's a luminous powder out there. Wow. At my age, you respect things like that. The ingredients are unknown. I hear there's a powder that creates darkness. Spooky! Look, I'm shaking all over. The ingredients are unknown. As a kid, I heard about some giant beans that grow on thorny vines on one of the islands. The ingredients are unknown. I hear this casella germ thing drains the life right out of people, but I'm no expert. Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! They say ice falls from the sky. I figured maybe in the witches' ice country. Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! I hear some mushrooms give off lightning. How are you supposed to eat them, then?! Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! White! Really White! In other words, light! I hear it comes powdered now. Blinding! Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! Black! Really Black! In other words, darkness! I hear it comes powdered now. Gloomy! Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! This needs some soot. Ah, wait, not just a lump of soot, though. No lumps! Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! I hear there were once lots of giant cacti, but I'm not much for history. Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! Does this ever get you frustrated? Stressed out, maybe? Try using that! Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! I collected them as a kid off of thornwoods. You don't see them around here, though. Ohh, I don't know the ingredients! I hate dirty things, but there's no helping it. Those germs seem like they'll work! Hmm, what? Unknown ingredients, yes. Hmm, fire held within stone. They're hot inside. Ever try breaking one open, hmm? Hmm, what? Unknown ingredients, yes. Hmm, refreshing air. Pure air. Good, clean air, hmm? Hmm, what? Unknown ingredients, yes. Hmm, a mask, yes. This one? No, you'll have to find your own, hmm? Hmm, what? Unknown ingredients, yes. Hmm, what do you call it, stress? You know. Actually, I'm not so sure I do... Hmm, what? Unknown ingredients, yes. Hmm, getting sick is scary. Really takes it out of you. Might be useful, though. But I don't know the ingredients! Supposedly there's fire, locked in stone! Sounds cool, huh? Bring me one!! But I don't know the ingredients! I heard about some giant cactus things from granny. They sound awesome! Super awesome! But I don't know the ingredients! There's a huge tree above the clouds, right? For real?! Can we use it? For real?! But I don't know the ingredients! I got in a fight yesterday, and the mood got all heavy. Bring me some nice, light air! But I don't know the ingredients! Dad said living under the Taintclouds was stressful. What's stress? Show me!! But I don't know the ingredients! I hear these giant beans grow on thornwoods? Wow, I want one! I want one!! Ingredients Unknown. Long ago, a race of giant cacti were prolific. It would be tough to find them these days, though. Ingredients Unknown. Anuenue's Celestial Tree. Beautiful in its grandeur. It has to be the ultimate ingredient!! Yeah, I can't say for certain. Long ago, there were giant cacti all over. Yeah, you can't find them these days, though. Yeah, I can't say for certain. People get frustrated or dissatisfied, yeah? Even merchants like me feel it sometimes. Yeah, I can't say for certain. What was that giant bean from the thorny vines I saw when trading in Hassaleh? Yeah... Yeah, I can't say for certain. I may not look it, but I'm pretty tough. Hmm, casella germs? Let's try using them, yeah. Milliarde Baten Kaitos Origins Baten Kaitos Origins DEBUG Version (always participates in battle) Hand: Resists poison Resists restoration Resists sluggishness Resists keenness Headache resistance Confusion resistance The character has nothing equipped. No free space available. Unable to create new file. Create a new file. No file. Size of the system data is incorrect. This file is corrupted. Saving data to file. Save data version is incorrect. Load Save Slot A Slot B Total number of available save files: %d out of %d To save a new game you need at least: Currently available: free block(s) free file(s) To save you need free blocks free file Regular Extended ~~~ Back OK Delete Space Clear Default Name Set to active deck Edit this deck Change members Rename this deck Initialize Copy this deck Battle Magnus Decks Stockpile Junkpile Quest Magnus View and Mix Mix Recipes Valuables Sedna Magnus Gathering Magnus EX Combos Music Coliseum Records Subquests Quest List Characters Status Money System Auto-Sort On Off Rumble Feature Sound Output Stereo Mono Surround (Time) Debug Change Name Drop Cache Add Cards Magnus Change Notify Don't Notify Battle Members Voices Battle Mode Easy Normal Deck Spaces Pass Nothing Battle Guide WindowEdit ShopDebug Flags Battle Stats Please select your gender. Male Female Yes No Save complete. Save failed. Saving to the Memory Card. Please do not remove the Memory Card. Do you want to overwrite this file? Load complete. Load failed. Loading from the Memory Card. load this file? The Memory Card in this Slot is corrupted and needs to be formatted. Do you want to format? This Memory Card is damaged and cannot be used. Wrong device was found in this slot Please insert a Memory Card. Creating new file. Do you want to continue? The Memory Card has been formatted. There are no files on this Memory Card. Toggle display of the Battle Magnus menu. Toggle display of the Quest Magnus menu. Open the deck selection screen. Display magnus currently in your possession. Display magnus discarded from your stockpile. Display quest magnus and/or mix them. Display recipes for mixing quest magnus. Display a list of important items. Display any Sedna magnus you've collected. Toggle display of the Character menu. Maximize status display. Open the Equip screen. Toggle display of the Party menu. Change your guardian spirit name. Change the order of party members. The amount of money you're carrying. Toggle display of the Gathering menu. Display a list of magnus you've obtained so far. Display a list of EX combos you've used so far. Display a list of music you've heard so far. Display a list of voice magnus collected so far. Open the field guide. Toggle display of the Subquests menu. Display a list of missions you've accepted. Toggle display of the System menu. Load game data from a Memory Card. Save the current game to a Memory Card. Toggle display of the Auto-Sort submenu. Turn auto-sort functionality on. Turn auto-sort functionality off. Toggle display of the Rumble Feature submenu. Turn the Rumble Feature on. Turn the Rumble Feature off. Toggle display of the Sound Output submenu. Set game sound to Monaural. Set game sound to Stereo. Set game sound to Dolby Pro Logic II. Your total play time so far. The current Time Counter value. Discard magnus. Toggle display of the Magnus Change submenu. Always display an alert when a magnus changes. Turn off notification of magnus changes. Toggle display of the Voices submenu. Turn voice clips on. Turn voice clips off. You can't save your game here. Cannot load. More than one party member needed to change order. Status display is already maximized. Characters shown here will take part in battle. Toggle display of the Battle Mode submenu. Adjust the battle difficulty for beginners. Return the battle difficulty to normal. Toggle display of the Battle Guide submenu. Display inline magnus info during battle. Hide inline magnus info during battle. All your battle magnus have been taken. All your quest magnus have been taken. All your Sedna magnus have been taken. Display various battle stats. Select a Slot. Wrong device found in Slot. Please insert a Memory Card. No Memory Card found in this Slot. A new save file will be created. The selected file will be overwritten. There are no files available to load. The selected file will be loaded. You lack sufficient empty blocks or sufficient empty files. Select the file you want to load. Please enter a name for this deck. Please enter your name. Select a character to use the magnus on. Display all characters who will participate in battle. This character can gain a level. This character can gain a class level. This character doesn't have enough EXP to gain a level. This character needs a special magnus to gain a class level. This character can't gain any more levels. This character can't gain any more class levels. Please select battle participants and set their order. Select the deck you'd like to edit. Make this deck the active deck. Edit the magnus included in this deck. Choose which members will fight when this deck is active. Change the name of this deck. Erase this deck. Create a copy of this deck. Automatically create an optimized deck. Create a deck with equipment/elements of your choosing. Press the A Button to toggle the items on/off. A Button: Stop B Button: Exit Z Button: SFX On/Off A Button: Play B Button: Exit Z Button: SFX On/Off In Out Deck Mixers (Equipped) Sort by Card no. Element Type Order found Offense Defense Discard Move Use You can take XXXX more. Choose materials to mix. Choose the material you'd like to add. Choose a blank magnus for the transfer. Equip Attack Crush Durability You've never used this SP combo. Buy Sell Leave the shop Funds Price Total owned Can't be sold --- Equippable Usable Spirit no. Current sort What can I do for you? Do you need anything else? What are you looking to buy? Which would you like to sell? This is the item, then? Thank you. You don't have enough money. Come again! Notes Jump %3d%% complete Skills Ally Human Undead Aerial Other Longest Combo Battle Time Battle Count Play Time Playthroughs Deck Editor Name Entry Treasures Change Order Level Up Deck Selector Trade Deck Editor Upgrade Purchase Magnus Deck Wizard You don't have any valuables. *Name of valuable undefined.* No comment defined for this valuable, but the flag is set to on. Where: Who: Content: Please select your gender. Saving to the Memory Card... Please do not touch the POWER Button or remove the Memory Card. Are you sure you want to overwrite this file? Loading from the Memory Card... Please do not touch the POWER Button or remove the Memory Card. Are you sure you want to load this file? The Memory Card in this Slot is corrupted and needs to be formatted. Formatting the Memory Card will erase all previously saved data. Are you sure you want to format? This will create a new file. Proceed? Formatting the Memory Card... Please do not touch the POWER Button or remove the Memory Card. 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Please create a deck where the characters above are the only battle members, and make it the active deck. ~~~~~~~? ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ********* HP~~~~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~,~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~,~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ HP~~~ HPMAX~~~ ~~~~~~ NaN ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ATK~~~~~ DEF~~~~~ VIT~~~~~ AGL~~~~~ Light Variable ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~·~~~~ ~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~ ~~~ You don't have any upgradeable battle magnus. Here we go, then! Upgraded to: - %s Purchase this magnus? Thank you very much. You're carrying too much. We're all sold out. ~~~~XXXX ~~~~~~ No.001 ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ ***** ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ HP ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~~ ~~~ ~~ Exp Gold Tp 99999 Lv~ Lv~ Lv~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~,~~~~~~~~~~~~~. BK2Dat GKBJ AF UnSupported Format. 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Begin trade Back Call off trade Obtained %d magnus. %s %d %s %d%% No. %d Breakpoint of Invalid MagnusNo == 0 Type:%d PicID:%d Price:%d Rank:%d Rarity:%d One round of attacks One round of defense Self proc %d goal %d time %d pace %d %d React[%d] proc %d goal %3d time %d ref %d %s : %s Stat %d / AddNum %d / Time %f Add%d %s Count %d Requires: None Effect: Type: %d Rank: %d Rarity: %d Sagi Milliarde Guillo Your active deck's members aren't in the party. Please adjust its members. Buy Sell junkpile Upgrade Redeem coupon Leave %3d left ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~. Current TimeCount Change with up/down/left/right Apply changes with A Button G sSelComNum = m_ucCurPosY = m_sListY = m_sOldListY = m_ucListMax = ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~? ~%s~ ~~~~,~~~~~~. ~~~~~! ~~~~,~~~~~~~! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~,~~~~~~~~~. ~~~...... ~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~~~. ~,~~~~~. ~~~~, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~,~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~? ~%s~ ~~~~~~~...... ~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~,~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~,~~~~~~~~~~. ~~, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~, ~~~~~~? ~~! ~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~! ~~~~~~~? A++ TradeLevel = %d SumValuation = %d No: %d Rank: %d Rare: %d Chap: %d Rank :%d Begin trade End trade Tension Gold cCurPos = cShownItems = cOpenedItems = cShownTop = m_nP_Count = m_nPhase = cNodeCounter = Performance = Active Deck Deck Class Technical Points Celestial River/Cloud Passage Party Members Age of the Gods Charge Storing Energy Sinistral Chop All-Or-Nothing Thunder Fires an instant sedative that puts the target to sleep. Victims pass out as if they hadn't slept in days. (Sleep attack) Mostly a balm for treating wounds, though it also happens to work on those itchy bug bites. (HP restorative) Gathers energy into its arm while jumping, then relies on the force of the fall to strike. (Physical attack) Delivers a series of crazed Mongolian chops with enough force to knock even the attacker over. (Physical attack) Automatically repairs malfunctioning parts. The bane of repairmen everywhere. (HP restorative) Scatters great slabs of rock by raising its fist and slamming it into the ground. (Multi-target knockdown attack) Performs a slashing attack with graceful movements that spellbind his foes. (Physical attack) A mysterious powder that stokes one's inner flames on contact. (Offense boost) Packed full of powerful nutrition—at least if you like chowing down on rotten meat. (Offense boost) Rolls into a stony ball and slams into the target. Its plates are as hard as metal. (Physical attack) Spews out flames wrought from the heat energy of magma, turning foes to toast. (Incendiary attack) Stampedes like a raging bull, bursting into flames and blindly charging the target. (Fire attack) Lulls the user to sleep. Not very helpful, but too snuggly to resist. (Special ability) Sucks blood like a mosquito, then ignites foes with its fiery saliva. (Life-draining, incendiary attack) Uses its supersonic cry to cause spontaneous combustion. Often the cause of wild brushfires. (Incendiary attack) A hideous song that invades through the target's ear canal, paralyzing the senses. (Blinding attack) Brands foes' flesh with a scaly imprint patterned after its own scales, red-hot from the magma pools. (Incendiary attack) Kowtows so the face on the back of its head can sight the enemy and rain fire upon them. (Incendiary attack) Calls on mitochondria to produce the energy needed to sustain life. (HP restorative) A tonic that restores life to even the most parched of bodies. Also great for the complexion. (HP restorative) Sends particles of ice spiraling forth from the face on the back of its head, entombing foes in an icy grave. (Freezing attack) The "birthchild of imperial progress." A laser powerful enough to reshape the earth. (Physical attack) Rams into the target while releasing electrical energy absorbed from nature. (Lightning attack) Secretes a gooey slime that coats and protects its body. Just another wonder of nature. (Defense boost) Turns its ample rage to flames, and raises the impact of its charge by lighting itself ablaze. (Fire attack) Covers vital spots firmly with both arms. Now it ain't scared of nuttin'. (Defense boost) Commands fragments of ice to fly into its foes. They aren't called magicians for nothing! (Multi-target ice attack) Performs a slashing attack with graceful movements that spellbind his foes. No, really! (Physical attack) A firecracker-like explosive that bursts midair, with enough force to shatter foes' ears and minds. (Knockdown lightning attack) Triggers the relaxing alpha waves in foes' brains, plunging them into slumber. (Sleep attack) Performs a double spin chop at neck level. All too reminiscent of pro wrestling. (Physical attack) Blinds beholders with a cursed dance, dulling their ability to fight. (Blinding attack) Valara, Heughes, and Nasca's combination attack. Packs 100% knockout power. (Physical attack) Approaches foes with nimble footwork and unleashes electric blasts at point-blank range. (Shock attack) No amount of protection can stop this perfect fusion of machina and mega-muscle. Destroys armor. (Physical attack) Emits a flash of light when thrown that robs foes of their sight. (Blinding attack) Assaults foes with condensed high-density plasma packed into a shell. (Shock attack) Repairs broken turrets, also tending to damage to the arma's main body. (Restorative) Emits a hypnotic frequency with the hum of its beating wings, pacifying foes. (Sleep attack) Consumes air, converts its energy to heat and releases it from the body as fiery breath. (Fire attack) Creates a machina-powered shockwave that plunges foes into an electrified stupor. (Shock attack) Delivers a flurry of blows with puma-like speed belying its massive size, enveloping foes in darkness. (Life-draining attack) Stores up the power needed for the Burning Harken. During this time, the machina reaches high temperatures. (Special ability) Packs a punch, but runs the risk of meltdown because of the experimental technology it incorporates. (Knockout, incendiary attack) Slugs an ally in the face with a clenched fist just to get said ally's adrenaline flowing. Macho and totally extreme. (Status boost) Dopes himself up with steroids to yield instant muscle growth. May cause side effects. (Special ability) Truly the water of life, in the eyes of creatures who have left their homeland to dwell on the shores above. (HP restorative) A special ability that raises defense. Closes the shell with a boulder-like seal, but soon relents out of stuffiness. A special ability that resurrects allies. While this whistle calls the fallen back from death, mortals are still mortal. A special ability which recovers life and raises attack power. Mercilessly grows strong by consuming lesser caracals. A physical-based special attack. Accelerates on frenzied wings, ramming the target hard enough to lose consciousness. A multi-target special ability causing shock. Unleashes an ear-shattering howl that overpowers foes. A multi-target special ability causing poison. Spews a cloud of toxic breath which enshrouds the battlefield. A special ability which recovers life. This angelic song eases the body and mind of the giant parent Holoholobird. A knockdown special attack. Stirs up a gale with its giant wings, then forms a cyclone to attack foes. Special ability. The giant Holoholo bird produces an egg which then hatches into a Holoholo chick. A special attack causing poison. Creates sound waves with its tail feathers which generate toxins in the target's body. A physical-based special attack. Unleashes two chops in rapid succession. They claim the severed heads as a prize. A special ability causing sleep. An alcoholic attack which forces even minors to drink. No booze under the age of 21. A special ability that raises attack power. Rotten meat is an acquired taste, packed full of powerful nutrition. A special ability causing blindness. This malicious dance blinds those who watch it and dull their ability to fight. A special attack causing shock. Foes shocked by this electrical attack are paralyzed and easily bowled over. A special ability which recovers life. Mostly a balm for treating wounds, though it also works on itchy bug bites. A knockdown special attack. Set to explode after a countdown for safety reasons, but nobody knows the code to disarm it. A lightning-based special attack. Drops a lightning bolt on foes' heads through the blessing of a pint-sized deity. A special ability which recovers life. Mitochondria produce the energy needed to sustain life. A darkness-based special attack. Ensnares foes in a ball of dark space linked to the depths of blackness in man's heart. A special attack that drains HP. Absorbs the life energy of any organism, perhaps as a natural defense mechanism. A multi-target physical-based special attack. A laser strong enough to reshape the earth. A physical-based special attack. A flurry of blows made lethal by the attacker's rotating hips and shifting weight. A special attack causing shock. Approaches foes with nimble footwork, unleashing an electric blast at point-blank range. A special attack causing flames. Attacks with a cursed blaze, searing foes with flames of hatred for all living things. A multi-target special attack causing flames. Attacks all foes with a crimson flame bent on incinerating all life. A special ability which recovers life. Truly the water of life to those who left their homeland to live above the earth. An ice-based special attack causing sleep. This icy breath plagues foes with the slumber of those lost in a blizzard. A lightning-based special attack. A bolt of lightning called by nimbly forming an evil sign with their fingerless hands. A multi-target darkness-based special attack. Fragments of the shattered heavens rain down upon foes. A darkness-based special attack. Summons hellfire writhing with demons to envelope the target. A special attack causing blindness. Wraps foes in darkness, quashing their will to fight. Used to capture prey alive. A physical and fire-based knockdown special attack. Channels aura into the machina's forearms and delivers a combo. A multi-target fire-based special attack. Spirit magic which incinerates foes with the raging fires of hell. A light-based special attack causing sleep. An attack enabled by complete alignment with one's guardian spirit. A lightning-based knockdown special attack. Bursts in the air, exploding loudly enough to shatter foes' ears and minds. A special attack causing flames. Ignites the target using concentrated heat rays. A weaker blast makes for a nice tan. A special ability which restores life and raises defense. Safely repairs damage from behind a protective barrier. A knockdown special attack. A single laser beam shot like a howl pierces the enemy. A special ability which restores MP. Stores away energy needed to fire the laser. A special ability which recovers life. Utilizes the innate healing ability of dragons to restore itself. A special ability which raises defense power. Erects an invisible wall around the body to protect it from enemies. A physical-based special attack. Surrounds a single target and attacks en masse. Does more damage in greater numbers. A multi-target fire-based special attack. Fires the right arm's machine gun at the same time as the main body's cannon. A multi-target light-based special attack. Annihilates targets with a crazed salvo of laser beams. A darkness-based special attack. The ultimate knife attack which skewers the target with a barrage of shady knives. An ice-based special attack. A lush top-class magic spell that assaults foes with ice crystals without smoke or mirrors. A lightning-based special attack. Stabs foes with its electrified horn, releasing high voltage electricity through them. A knockdown special attack. Flails about like a giant serpent, knocking foes to the ground. A fire and lightning-based special attack. A combination attack where tentacles wielding fire and thunder assail foes. A physical-based special attack. Cruelly crushes prostrate foes underfoot. Exemplary of Verus's cruelty. A special ability with the power of resurrection. Brings Machinangis B back to life. A multi-target light-based special attack. Drains HP and randomly causes all status ailments. A special ability that completely unequips all targets. Renders all defenses null with its supernatural power. A multi-target special ability causing sleep. Its beautiful but eerie tone brings about an acute sleepiness in listeners. A special ability that raises defense. Releases a protective slime that coats its body. A mystery of nature. A special attack causing sleep. Uses a host of sleep-inducing paralyzing needles to subdue prey. A special attack which drains HP. Chomps down on its sleeping prey, feeding its ravenous appetite. A special attack causing sleep. Its languorous tones dull foes' thoughts, dropping them into a bottomless slumber. A special ability causing blindness. A form of possession where targets are bound by malice, suppressing their attacks. A special attack which drains HP and causes poison. Injects victims with venomous saliva as it sucks their blood. A physical-based special attack. A fierce kick using their cushy paw pads. Cat-lovers will go nuts. A fire-based special attack. Magic flames assail foes without smoke or mirrors. More amazing than amazing. An ice-based special attack. Magic ice assails foes without smoke or mirrors in an illusory instant of incandescence. A special ability that raises attack power. Unleashes the innate power of one's animal underlings through hypnotism. A lightning-based special attack. A bolt of lightning called by nimbly forming an evil sign with their insect hands. A wicked vibration causing flames, freezing, shock, blindness, and other ailments. A truly vexing attack. A darkness-based special attack. Topples foes, then gnaws them where they lay. No terror compares to being eaten alive. A special ability causing blindness. Steals foes' vision with its eerie glowing wings. Often combined with a light attack. A fire-based special attack. Spits a ball of flame like magma from an erupting volcano. A knockdown lightning-based attack. Emits a howl that shakes the atmosphere and causes the earth to tremble for miles. A light-based special attack. Dispels darkness by raining holy missiles down like beautiful shooting stars. A multi-target darkness-based special attack. Shrouds enemies in the shadow of chaos and eradicates them. A multi-target fire-based attack. Immolates foes with a raging black blaze. A physical-based special attack. Rams into foes using its hard shell while rapidly spinning. A special ability which calls more allies to fight. This pathetic mewl sends an SOS signal intelligible only to cats. A special attack causing freezing. Entraps foes in ice with its crystal clear voice. Useful for cooling off on hot days. A special attack which paralyzes foes and lays eggs within them. Upon hatching, the larvae kill the host. Causes sleep. A darkness-based special attack. Executes a left jab imbued with the rage of one who curses his own birth. A darkness-based special attack. Attacks with crossed lasers as if to deny their very existence. A lightning-based special attack. An electric attack used only by those with the courage to rush to their foe's side. A fire-based combination attack. An attack by the queen and her servants in which she urges the Slave Baluna to charge. A fire-based special attack. Raises the impact of one's charge by lighting themselves ablaze. A physical-based special attack. Flies above foes then drops down, crushing them with force enough to shatter boulders. A special attack causing flames. Fireballs pop from its raptor beak like chestnuts jump from an open fire. A brand-new member of the Dark Service. Though a junior member, they've passed the rough entrance exams, and shouldn't be taken lightly. Now is their brightest moment. That said, try to bump them off now before they get any tougher. Uses: Physical Weak: None Rarely serious, but that hints at confidence and skill. In battle he's an entirely different person, attacking with swift precision. Beware not to get pummeled while asleep from a sedative shot. Uses: Fire, Sleep Weak: Poison, Sleep An updated version of the Empire's humanoid weapons. A hasty remake of the common alpha model. Occasionally collapses after attacks due to stress from the upgrades. Owners have to worry for their life and their wallet. Quite a pain in many ways. Uses: Physical Weak: Lightning A humanoid weapon made by the Empire. Faces tough battles alongside Dark Service troops. Obediently follows any order given by its master. The military uses the basic alpha model. *They do not speak. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice, Lightning A somewhat experienced Dark Service member. Beware their advanced bayonet-handling skills. That sounds impressive, but between training new members, brown-nosing the boss, and ordering supplies, they basically work round the clock. Uses: Fire Weak: None A solo battle machina without human support. Chiefly used as sentries to seal a perimeter. They mercilessly eliminate intruders on sight. As they are able to repair themselves, one must eliminate them swiftly. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice, Lightning An otherworldly beast that suddenly appeared. Its uncovered muscle and writhing tentacles are repulsive to look at. What purpose could a beast bent on destruction with its wildly flailing arms possibly have been born to serve? Uses: Physical, Knockdown Weak: Lightning Brave soldiers tasked with protecting Mintaka. Many report looking up to soldiers as children as their reason for enlisting. They excitedly fight when put on emergency duty, but are easily beaten by fugitives and intruders. Uses: Fire Weak: Poison, Sleep A soldier specialized in close-range sword combat. Some prefer the ephemerality of swordplay to the ease and power of a bayonet and rifle. As such, the sword is a status symbol within the military, though any who choose it rashly will regret it. Uses: Physical Weak: Poison, Sleep A Dark Service elite who entered at the age of 13. Well-liked by his peers, though sometimes haughty. He tastes bitter defeat at the hands of Sagi, the first foe he was powerless before. "Sagi, the next time will be your last!!" Uses: Physical Weak: None A vaporous organism made of crimson flame. Lives by consuming the arid air of desert regions. Some can speak, but people cannot understand their unique language. They appear to be at odds against the blue-flamed Almers. Uses: Fire Weak: Ice A monstrous bug with sharp claws and a shell. Those living in the Nihal Desert burrow in the sand, then spring forth when they hear footsteps. They are extremely aggressive, but there are those who hunt them for their highly prized meat. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice A desert creature with insect and mammal traits. Moving through the sand with its large claws, it seems to feed on insects and buried roots. The shell, said to be evolved skin, protects it, and is used in a rolling charge attack. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice A flame beast indigenous to volcanic areas. A terrifying beast said to primarily consume magma, sealing the heat within its body. While it maintains its body temperature just shy of combustion, it still burns foes on contact. Uses: Fire, Flames Weak: Ice Dwells in a fiery habitat, blowing forth flame. Its special coat blocks the heat, preventing it from burning itself. That snuggly warm coat seems a little too comfortable, and often leads to dozing off on the battlefield. Uses: Fire Weak: Ice A huge vampiric bug with an affinity to flame. Pumps flames into victims through its proboscis while sucking their blood. As larvae, they are the size of a human fingertip. They make Azha nights miserable. Uses: Fire, Flames, HP Drain Weak: Ice A ruby-winged hybrid between beast and bird. Orally emits supersonic waves causing intense vibration in matter, leading to combustion from the ensuing friction. The vision of those who hear the Phoelix's cry is said to fade to black. Uses: Physical, Fire, Flames, Blind Weak: Ice An ancient beast of legend born from magma. Possessing a construction able to swim freely through molten rock and light itself ablaze. Feeds primarily by chasing down prey and roasting them before devouring them. Uses: Fire, Flames Weak: Ice The form taken by Azha's Bein amidst a black mist. Secretly acted as the terrorist Mourning Mistral out of anger at the Empire's treatment of the Azhani. Trapped in the bowels of the Lava Caves, he turned his rage on Sagi in a desperate attack. Uses: Fire, Flames, Knockdown Weak: Ice A venomous bat dwelling primarily in the woods. The tip of its tail hosts a toxic barb, afflicting any it touches with poison. Inclined to neither hot or cold climes, it is only seen in temperate regions. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: Fire, Ice A balloon creature of the Nusakan Thornwood. Moves by rolling around on an internal cushion of air. Ruptures and shrivels upon contact with nearby thorns. Perhaps there is a reason why they continue to roll around nonetheless. Uses: Physical Weak: None A mysterious creature who spins about with its rad rod. Its translucent body shimmers the colors of the rainbow. It gently heals injured creatures, acting as the doctor of the animal kingdom. Makes a nutritious feed for animals when dried. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire An amphibian prone to hopping around wetlands. The water stored in its body freezes on contact with air, but is supposedly good for the skin. Its meat tastes delicious, but is guaranteed to do a number on the eater's digestive system. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A crustacean with an affinity for damp places. Algae covers its skin, making it disgustingly slimy to the touch. The creature seems to like the algae, snacking on it at times. If burnt off, the creature gets terribly sad. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire This monster from the Lake Botein Ruins is nearly identical to that seen at the emperor's residence. Its giant body is at absolute zero, freezing any who touch it solid. While it captured the people investigating the ruins, it did not do them harm. Uses: Ice, Freezing Weak: Fire A cutting-edge machina arma piloted by Valara. Secretly developed by the Empire's Weapons Division, few know of its existence. The only weaknesses reported are an electrical short circuit and extreme low temperatures. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice, Lightning A humanoid amphibian that lives near water. Loves to startle travelers by leaping out at them. They appear to speak their own Cancerite language. It's said that their distinctive stagger is because they are always drunk, but the truth is unknown. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A Cancerite who loves to dress up prettily. It seems to enjoy wearing seashells and Vodnik claws as ornaments. One might initially hesitate before the defenses they create, but shells are only shells. Break them and it's naked again. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A creature lazily flying about the Cloud Passage. While not adapted for flight in body shape, its long, broad tail helps it maintain balance. There have been instances of people passing off its lubricant as top-grade love syrup in stores. Uses: Lightning Weak: Fire An amphibian loving water and moist places. Countless people have been fooled by their cute pink striped appearance and gotten a beating. Try to burn it up before getting frozen stiff. The fragrant scent of its meat will fill the air. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A balloon creature of the Cloud Passage. Rolling atop the narrow paths is quite a rush. Some folks claim they've seen some fall. Their flaming body tackle is a threat that strikes terror into the hearts of foes. Uses: Physical, Fire Weak: Ice A creature covered in a boulder-like shell. It curls up its granitic body and slams into foes. Some have asked what happens when an unstoppable force hits an immovable object, but I digress. Cooked, it curls up and turns a tasty red color. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A magician and its wonder wand! Uses more powerful ice magic than any would suspect from its cute exterior! Secretly draws magic sigils as it spins about! Can't use fire magic for fear of drying up! Uses: Ice Weak: Fire A young man in the employ of the Dark Service. He seems to feel an obsessive rivalry toward Sagi. He polished his technique to a new level, but is ultimately defeated a second time. "Grrah! Next time, Sagi, Next time!!" Uses: Physical Weak: None An elite warrior in charge of close-range combat. In place of a gun, he uses a knockdown special attack called Firecracker. Perhaps from exhaustion after constant training, these soldiers are prone to nodding off and getting sick. Uses: Physical, Lightning Knockdown Weak: Poison, Sleep Hyper-elite graduates from the officers' academy, far superior to enlisted soldiers. Most are the heirs to old military families. Elite machina, elite Magnus, elite lunchboxes. Well-known for the special treatment they receive. Uses: Fire Weak: Poison, Sleep Free-thinking machina built stronger than before. They are programmed to put targets to sleep and capture them, but often accidentally pummel them. Weak to electrical shorts like other models, but equipped with a compensatory self-repair function. Uses: Physical, Sleep Weak: Lightning A Cancerite who springs from behind shadowy rocks. Perhaps having awakened to the art of hand-to-hand combat, it delivers a fierce chop to the neck. Apparently some of Diadem's jovial men have been seen amiably drinking with Cloud Cancerites. Uses: Ice Weak: Fire An insectoid beast that lurks within the shadows. Its highly developed jaws snare prey and don't let go. It eats rotting meat, and keeps a horde of it hidden away. It raises attack power when eaten, but don't even think about finding its stash. Uses: Physical, Blind Weak: Fire De facto chief of Baelheit's personal vanguard. Her machina gun's lightning attack is powerful and hits several times. Her combined attack with Nasca and Heughes shows the bond they share. "I won't even waste my time on a brat like you." Uses: Physical, Lightning, Shock, Unconscious Weak: None A follower of Baelheit seasoned by a life of war. A firm believer in training the body as the path to strength, he uses machina while throwing himself bodily at foes. Loves his brother above all. "Nasca... You OK on your own?" Uses: Physical, Armor Destruction Weak: None Heughes's brother and fellow disciple of Baelheit. Makes up for a lack in strength with grenades and healing salves. Though at an age where Heughes's overprotection would be stifling, he accepts it. "Just watch, Heughes. I can do it!" Uses: Physical, Blind Weak: None The passenger machina arma given to Nasca. The front turret fires a powerful plasma bullet. Any attempt to fight against the enraged Nasca's piloting without proper preparation beforehand is foolhardy and likely lethal. Uses: Fire, Lightning, Shock Weak: Ice Nasca's machina arma in the Cloudvents. Custom built for Nasca, inoperable to anyone other than him. Resistant to electricity unlike other machina. Ultimately, it was no match for the newly awakened Sagi. Uses: Fire, Lightning, Shock Weak: Ice His machina arma destroyed, Nasca then attempts to fight Sagi by hand. After losing to Sagi's true power as a spiriter, Nasca disappears from the Promachination site in the Cloudvents. "Heughes would laugh if he saw me now." Uses: Physical, Blind Weak: None A ferocious carnivore prowling the forest coasts. Its markings act as camouflage, blending in among the rocks. Its giant fangs grip the throats of prey while its sharp claws rend their flesh. Like any feral beast, though, it fears fire. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire A beast who struts around the Nunki Forest. Its long fangs contain venom glands, afflicting prey with a virulent toxin. However, if trained and de-fanged from an early age, they make loving pets. Their black paw pads are adorable. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: None A bloodsucking denizen of wooded areas. Able to produce a hypnotic hum by beating their quadripartite wings. Not well suited to flying for extended periods of time, they are often seen resting with tails coiled around tree branches. Uses: Physical, Poison, Sleep Weak: Ice A fire creature swathed in rare cool flame. Derives energy from internally condensed oxygen. Shoots a blazing bullet of concentrated flame from a blowhole analogous to the creature's mouth. Inexplicably friendly towards the Doomers. Uses: Fire, Flames Weak: Ice An ambitious Balloongator covered in armor made from a hardened foam exuded by warts on its back. The shell adds both attack and defense power, but can be destroyed. The sight of the depressed gator spewing forth more warty foam is truly endearing. Uses: Physical, Fire Weak: Ice A machina cannon capable of independent flight. The sensor atop its head seeks and locks on to enemy targets. Its weapons are a submachine gun on the right arm, and a giant energy cannon. It pulls its own trigger: a quirk of the designer. Uses: Fire Weak: Ice, Lightning An elite soldier following the path of the sword. A job sure to impress your girlfriend's mother with its noble code of knights' ethics. Although that said, there are those who find the paralyzing shock bombs they use a tad unsporting. Uses: Physical, Shock Weak: Poison, Sleep A creature that awakened within its feral host. Found and captured by the Imperial Army, though Shanath independently sicked it upon Sagi. Unfurling its sinister vestigial wings, it trained its fangs upon Sagi and his compatriots. Uses: Darkness, Blind, HP Drain Weak: Light Heughes, equipped with a pugilistic machina arma. The powerful Burning Harken releases flammable atmospheric gasses charged within the machina. When he begins charging, foes would be wise to heal their wounds and fortify their defenses. Uses: Physical, Fire, Flames, Unconscious Weak: Fire Machina arma made for the martial artist Heughes. It is said that his natural fighting instincts made its mastery a simple task. Though as tough an opponent as ever, he is ultimately defeated by the newly awakened Sagi. Uses: Physical, Fire, Flames, Unconscious Weak: Fire Casting aside his broken machina arma, Heughes challenges Sagi with his bare fists, a desperate act unthinkable from such a seasoned warrior. The defeated Heughes then disappears from Nunki. "The games end here." Uses: Physical, Armor Destruction Weak: None A Dark Service veteran and his trusty blade. His face evinces a lifetime of battle experience. Unlike other troops, he fights on the frontlines. Beware the paralyzing neurotoxins he shoots. His unique camouflage looks rather dapper. Uses: Physical, Shock Weak: Poison, Sleep A unit rare among the Dark Service, and an object of adulation among the lower ranks. Often posted as the leaders on critical missions, some are even allowed two paramachina. Their attacks put foes to sleep, though they'd kill for a nap themselves. Uses: Fire, Sleep Weak: Poison, Sleep A paramachina improved upon the old Alpha model. A robot boasting durability and strategic acumen. Improved voice recognition lets it process complex orders, while sharp claws increase the bite of its punch, propelled by centrifugal force. Uses: Physical Weak: Lightning An attempt to bring home Sagi's head as a trophy ended in yet another defeat in Rodolfo's Manor. Enraged at the realization that his power cannot rival a spiriter's, he pledges to find true power. "Strength surpassing man, beyond guardian spirits!" Uses: Physical Weak: None A mollusk covered in cursed ancient runes. Said to originate in a now-lost region. Rarely closes its mouth for its fear of the dark. While its tongue-like appendage is inedible, the muscle controlling its shell makes a tasty broth. Uses: None Weak: Fire, Darkness The cadavers of dead warriors, raised by darkness. They fight without any memory of their past lives. Though able to call back their comrades from the grave, their bodies are reanimated only by evil. Will they ever find the solace of eternal rest? Uses: Darkness Weak: Light A ferociously sentient insectivorous plant. It lures in prey with its large fragrant blossoms. It snares prey with its bladed vines, slowly draining them of life. It blooms at the tip of a tail-like appendage. Torch it or freeze it. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire, Ice A mollusk protected by armor-like skin, making it a well defended foe tough to attack. The thought of being rammed by its slick body is horrifying. One of the few beasts female hunters avoid. Its curly tail is cute, though not widely known. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire, Lightning A species of caracal native to the jungle. Its giant horns and fangs connect at the root. Trees around the lesser caracal's habitat bear marks from the cats' fang sharpening. Their paw pads are cream colored and chubby. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice A prehistoric bird dwelling in the jungle. The thickets of the jungle favor strong legs over wings, leading their feathers to evolve to claws. Their population has dwindled as hunters easily captured these flightless fowl for their meat. Uses: Physical, Lightning, Shock Weak: Ice The carnivorous plant most feared in the brush. A toxin within its sweet fragrance eats away at all who smell it. While the bulb at its base makes movement awkward, it captures prey with the roots and branches it freely manipulates. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: Fire, Ice Chick of the giant Holoholobird. Attempts to tame it for its cute exterior all ended in futility. Hatches quickly in response to its harsh habitat. Its beak attacks are weak, but the psychological damage is huge. But it's cute, so we forgive it. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice (Egg), Lightning (Chick) Colossal bird indigenous to the Holoholo Jungle. Only aggressive when protecting its chicks, though as soon as the chicks are gone it hatches more, essentially making it permanently vicious. Fears being struck down from the sky by lightning. Uses: Physical, Knockdown Weak: Lightning A vampiric beast found in areas of scant verdure. Its wings are as sharp as razors, rending all in their path to bits as they flap. They additionally possess the terrifying ability to emit sound waves that spawn toxins within their prey's bodies. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: Lightning Humanoid amphibian dwelling in dark, moist places. Despite being unable to survive without water, it holds its booze dearer than life-giving water. Uses: Darkness, Sleep Weak: Light A being said to come and go between dimensions. Its giant jaws devour prey body and soul. The sight of its dance, waving its faintly glowing tail surrounds viewers in a blinding black mist. Make short shrift of it with light attacks. Uses: Darkness, Blind Weak: Light Imperial elites responsible for guarding VIPs. Masters of combat, scholarship, and language. Their treatment is also leagues above the norm. While often partially hidden, their faces are all ravishingly handsome (says Milly). Uses: Fire, Shock Weak: Poison, Sleep A machina which curiously dances in circles. Originally designed as entertainment machina, its propensity to go berserk made it an apt weapon. Judging it by its looks will only lead to bruises. Apparently it is officially used by the military. Uses: Physical, Fire, Knockdown Weak: Ice, Lightning Midgey leveled up! Midgey's magic got stronger! Midgey class leveled up to a Wizard! Midgey learned Thunderbolt! Midgey grew weaker against darkness and fire! Uses: Lightning Weak: Fire, Darkness The result of Malpercio's afterling hijacking the Celestial Tree. Thought to be compatible only with animals, the afterlings remain largely unknown. Wields both the power of darkness and light. Resistant to flame for something once a root. Uses: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Light, Darkness, Drain Weak: Darkness Valara's newly upgraded machina arma. Improved in virtually every capacity, it boasts destructive power far exceeding the original. No living thing could withstand a direct blow from its now higher-output arma cannon. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice, Lightning Valara's machina arma at the Promachination of the Celestial Tree Veinroots. Valara is said to have passed the rigorous pilot test with flying colors, but even with her skill, the machina arma was as a lump of metal before the awakened Sagi's power. Uses: Physical Weak: Lightning Unable to withdraw despite the defeat of the immensely powerful machina arma, she stands before Sagi with only her gun. Perhaps her defeat stemmed from an overdependence on the power of machina. "I won't... let it end yet. Not here!" Uses: Lightning Weak: None A gaseous being enveloped in blue flames. Those burned by its curse-born fires feel chills up their spine even as their bodies burn. Their mouths spew a constant incantation, a song leading the listener to the gates of hell. Uses: Fire, Flames Weak: Darkness A prehistoric bivalve dwelling mostly on land. Its shell is protected by magic and not easily scratched by conventional weapons. The best plan is to aim for the shell's contents. Sandy through and through, it tastes awful. Uses: Light Weak: Darkness A man-made gadget inexplicable by machina theory. Some suspect from its use of non-metallic parts that it was made using forbidden technology. It isn't even known what the white creature that peeks out from the mouth area is. Uses: Ice, Light, Sleep Weak: Darkness A muscular creature filled with a dark power. Pudgy around the belly, its upper body is ripped! It attacks by gracefully gathering magic power into a blast of dark lightning. Considered "creepily adorable" by some people. Uses: Lightning, Darkness Weak: Light Magic puppet from the Age of Gods a millennium ago. The same model as Guillo, it has identical moves. Laid to rest in Gemma without even seeing use. It awoke in response to the traces of Malpercio in Sagi, but is sealed away at Guillo's behest. Uses: Darkness Weak: Light A machina permanently unable to stop dancing. Its sad countenance and whimsical midair movements fetch smiles from audiences of all ages. Jabs foes with the sharpened tips of its spinning body. Some say it's a toupee, but no one knows for sure. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice, Lightning A rank reserved for decorated imperial troops. Mostly charged with guarding the emperor, it is rumored that some even serve as body doubles. While their skills are rarely put to the test, their daily training far exceeds other troops'. Uses: Fire, Blind Weak: Poison, Sleep Shanath, equipped with his machina arma. Unlike the other three, Shanath elected to start Promachination with himself. One of very few examples of machina integrated into the nervous system to successfully hone one's reflexes. Uses: Physical, Fire, Knockdown Weak: Light Spiriter, emperor-elect, and Milliarde's father. His guardian spirit, unable to accept Baelheit's actions towards his own daughter, ultimately elected not to grant him its power. "Daimon, grant me guidance..." Uses: Fire, Light, Flames, Sleep Weak: Darkness A swordsman of a caliber rare within the Empire. Wielding a blade with utmost grace far outclassing Dark Service members, they perform some ceremonial functions as well. In emergencies, they rely on firecrackers to stop foes with minimal casualties. Uses: Physical, Lightning Knockdown Weak: Poison, Sleep The cutting edge of independent machina. Equipped not merely to capture, but to completely eliminate their targets. Furthermore, their ability to reliably heal while protecting themselves makes them a threat. Uses: Physical, Flames Weak: Ice An ancient dragon revived through Promachination. A machina cannon amplifier within its throat transforms its cries into a powerful laser. Sustained by a liquid diet of machina oil supplied by feeding tube. Another victim of Promachination. Uses: Physical, Unconscious Weak: Dragon Buster The machina king of dance and its stunning afro. The vicious Ring Around the Rosy offers a glimpse at the dark heart lurking behind its cheery dance. The quickest way to rectify its twisted heart is to zap it senseless. Uses: Physical Weak: Lightning I am queen among all prima donna ballerinas! Furthermore, I'm a machina armed with a horribly terrifying self-destruct mechanism! I'll rain down attacks amidst a titillating twirl of tutu! None shall ever know the contents of my skirt! Uses: Physical, Fire, Knockdown Weak: Lightning A machina cannon capable of independent flight. More mobile than its predecessors, it successfully minimizes the recoil during an all-out fusillade. For a machina, it seems awfully excited firing its multi-cannon blast. That little flag is darling. Uses: Fire Weak: Ice An insect subject of Promachination made a weapon. The devastating beams it fires from its eyes cuts merciless swaths through all around it. Its delicate wings seem to be formed by the pale face that sometimes appears. Chirps distinctively. Uses: Ice, Light, Sleep Weak: Darkness An evil clown who uses amusing tricks to kill. It derives a twisted pleasure when cheers and applause turn to cries of agony. The nightly laughter of the two skulls hanging from it is a recent nuisance. Uses: Ice, Darkness Weak: Light A feral beast covered in a coat of darkest night. It shocks prey by channeling static electricity generated by its fur to its horn and releasing it. It is said where three Lycaon gather, storm clouds are sure to follow. Uses: Physical, Lightning Weak: None An independent battle machina. Placed on sentry duty within Tarazed's Core. Though programmed to accept manual piloting, their movement is too swift and sudden to allow a human pilot to stand, let alone do battle with it. Uses: Fire, Lightning Weak: None An independent battle machina. Defends Tarazed's Core machina control device. In its hyper attack mode, it delivers a flurry of blows in succession, racking up enough hits to break any equipped defenses it may face. Uses: Fire, Lightning, Knockdown Weak: None Imperial Quaestor. Also directed Sagi in an effort to halt Promachination. Both his being a spiriter and having lost his legs were an act in order to steal the imperial throne for himself. "This world shall fall under my dominion!" Uses: Darkness Weak: Light The result of Wiseman absorbing Verus's negative emotions and claiming his body. While vestiges of Verus remain, his soul is lost. The forbidden art Magnus of Life traps living things within Magnus. "Cede the power of your hearts to me." Uses: Light, HP Drain, All Status Ailments, Unequip Weak: None A species of feline with enormous horns. Called the hunters of the Sandhollow for the way they bound about the area with spring-like bodies. Touch these cute cats and you'll feel their claws. Their paw pads are an enviably pretty pink. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire, Ice Flying creatures ruling the sky over the Sandhollow. While usually quite amiable, they won't hesitate to attack intruders who would disrupt their homes. Some have been trained as transportation for those tired of flying on their own Wings of the Heart. Uses: Physical, Sleep Weak: Lightning A flying creature known best for its doe eyes. The slime coating all but their heads makes many wary of touching them, but they are widely hunted for their meat. Their slime is highly conductive. It seems they hide out under trees when it rains. Uses: Physical Weak: Lightning A reptile preferring rocky terrain. Its bulging eyes constantly seek out food. It lures in prey with its flower-like tail, then swallows them whole. As any cold-blooded creature, it has a weakness to cold weather. Uses: Physical Weak: Ice An oversized denizen of the Sandhollow. It hurls anything that moves before it. Resistant to magic, but weaker to direct attacks. Some say the unique topography of the Sandhollow was shaped by the Sandfeeder's appetite for sand. Uses: Physical, Sleep, HP Drain Weak: Physical A flying creature found wherever power converges. Its wings are marked with characteristic spots. It emits a sound unique to Feelers from its tail. All who hear it collapse in an instant slumber. Does it ever accidentally knock itself out? Uses: Light, Poison, Sleep Weak: Darkness A cadaver, possessed by the wrath of the shadows. Its sword and shield suggest that it was once a knight, though its noble soul is not long gone. Offer these remains eternal peace with a burst of holy light. Uses: Darkness Weak: Light A sword-wielding commander of the dark army. Its form reflects countless years of hatred. They toss one another's' skulls back and forth to build solidarity, though reports are vague as all who witness this act are struck blind. Uses: Darkness, Blind Weak: Light A bloodsucking bug that gives off flaming powder. It infects foes with a toxin as it sucks them dry. They then cauterize the wound, sealing the poison within the victim's body with a blast of fire. Torch these irritating insects right back! Uses: Physical, Poison, HP Drain Weak: Fire A feline lurking in the shadows, bright eyes fixed on its prey. Its cry is as a voice straight from the depths of hell. The kick its powerful legs deliver is fierce, though some seem to enjoy it. Its paw pads are a cool blue color. Uses: Darkness Weak: Light An unknown egg, animated by some wicked power. Said to dance insanely while showering the area with its wrath once its shell breaks. Behind its shut-eyed mask is said to lie its true face with a crescent mouth, though none have lived to tell. Uses: Darkness Weak: Light An evil clown that freely controls flame. Throws knives, then immediately uses magic, the heated metal dealing more severe damage. Not many know of their tufty tails, but it is by checking these tails that they verify their kind. Uses: Fire, Darkness Weak: Light An evil clown that freely controls ice. Nothing is scarier than these hypnotizing clowns. It is said they make nearby animals their puppets. Knife fights often break out during their poker games, where 7-of-a-kind is a common sight. Uses: Ice, Darkness Weak: Light A muscular creature filled with a dark power. Its sweaty stench is overpowering to any nose. The pride it takes in its physique is obvious. The slim limbs holding its bulk aloft nimbly draw magic sigils summoning thunder from another plane. Uses: Lightning, Darkness Weak: Light A beast with shining silver fur and a single horn. Its metallic pelt is feared by people as much as the beasts' godly strength. Its diamantine horn easily pierces the flesh of any foe. It constantly seeks light out of disdain for shadowy impurity. Uses: Light Weak: Darkness A Dark Brother of the Zaurak Keep, possessing the power to travel betwixt multiple dimensions. Called the executors of the gods' wrath for their practice of delivering disaster unto mankind. Their dark temptation speaks directly to the mind. Uses: Darkness, Flames, Freezing, Shock, Blind Weak: Light A gaseous being burning a bright blue. They sniff out nearby battlefields, feeding upon the lost wishes of fallen warriors. It is said the souls of those devoured by almas are purified, ascending directly to the stars. Uses: Fire, Flames Weak: Darkness An innocent young soul, manipulated by Wiseman. In their quest for a power exceeding the spirit, they sacrificed even their minds for strength. All who lived then held tremendous magical power, allowing for sustained chains of attack spells. Uses: Lightning, Light, Blind Weak: Darkness A middle-aged man, soul manipulated by Wiseman. Their bodies and spirits, honed by the hard work of everyday life give birth to massive ice magic. They exhibit little mercy to those opposing Wiseman's vision, coolly killing kith and kin. Uses: Lightning, Light, Blind Weak: Darkness An archaic dragon, alive for untold millennia. Currently acting under the influence of Wiseman. Presently thought extinct from lack of sightings. Its scales are hard enough to halt most attacks, doing more damage to the blade then they take. Uses: Physical, Fire, Lightning Knockdown Weak: Dragon Buster Guillo, having appeared in Sagi's past memories. Turns on Sagi after brutally slaying his comrades. Utterly confused by the scene around him, Sagi too falls before Guillo's razor claws, unable to take in his surroundings as his vision goes red. Uses: Light Weak: Darkness Potentate of the Age of Gods who refined the power of the spirit and began trapping life in Magnus. It is unknown whether he is a corporeal human. His wings and the space surrounding him spellbind. "Be reborn as Magnus!" Uses: Light, Darkness, Unequip Weak: None Ancient dragons of the darkness called by Wiseman. They hover over the battlefield drinking the blood and fear of man in fulfillment of their dark pact. The black flame they breathe is said to burn hot enough to incinerate body and soul in an instant. Uses: Darkness Weak: Dragon Buster A chameleon-like denizen of the Matar Highlands. Though the weather-beaten terrain is bleached by steady rains, the creature blends in with the mud. Perhaps exhausted from standing still in the guise of a flower, it often nods off to sleep. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire A mollusk making its home near the shallows. Its pitch-black orifice constantly spews a toxic mist virulent enough to poison any who touch it. Spins its slick body at high velocity to ram foes. Voted into the top three foes one hates to cross. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: Lightning The dominant felids ruling the Matar Highlands. The largest sub-species of caracal. Other species prostrate themselves in the presence of the king caracal, flattening back their ears and horns. Its paw pads are a faint purple and rather hard. Uses: Physical Weak: Fire, Ice A buzzard making its home on the highest peaks. It circles above, vocal cords emitting an eerie cry causing a variety of mysterious ills in the body. Rumored to be fast friends with the king caracal, going so far as to let it ride upon their backs. Uses: Physical, Ice, Freezing, Sleep Weak: Lightning, Darkness A giant caterpillar native to the Matar Highlands. Primarily feeds upon the gregarious heartenbrace. It is said to lay its eggs inside other creatures, the larvae eating their way through body and soul. Where there's one, there are thirty! Uses: Physical, Sleep Weak: None An experimental machina arma made by the Empire. Machina arma are infused with power harvested from fragments of the wicked god. The M Type was prone to losing control, and was abandoned. Bought by an eccentric noble, it now fights in the Coliseum. Uses: Darkness Weak: Light A midgey bedecked with a rad rod, fancy chapeau, frilly cape, and a lovely ribbon. Abounding with confidence in the items it paid its life savings to acquire. Fearless in its special outfit, it now uses magic attacks from extreme point-blank range. Uses: Lightning Weak: Darkness A newborn queen, emerged from her tiny bulb. She prefers to crack the whip at her slave balunas rather than to act herself. The reward for their hard work is honey from her flower, though its contents are dubious. Her fair flowers are toxic. Uses: Physical, Poison Weak: Fire, Ice A baluna that transformed the lump on its back into a thorn by sheer force of will. Lights itself ablaze, then rams foes. Over acting of its own will, it prefers absolute obeisance to its queen. Its body is said to be dyed in the queen's honey. Uses: Physical, Fire Weak: Ice A monstrous bird of the Nekkar Quietlands. Its massive wings can set even boulders to flight, while its beak is hard enough to shatter anything. Vulnerable to lightning, it hides in its nest in stormy weather. Probably male, but who can tell? Uses: Physical, Knockdown Weak: Lightning A sharp-fanged, razor-clawed kin to the dragon. Foes are easily skewered upon its elegant talons. The target of hunters for their valuable fangs. Its back plays host to a growth of toadstools, but specimens growing too large are soon eaten. Uses: Physical, Fire, Flames Weak: None A boy of 15, host to a guardian spirit from birth. The Dark Service was eager to have a spiriter in their ranks. Generally kind, though sometimes extreme in his methods, perhaps from naiveté. He wields a long, single-edged blade. Uses: Variable Weak: Variable Rescues Sagi, then proceeds to tag along. Age 17. Born and raised in the Empire, she longs to see the world. She flaunts her studies at the School of Magic, but slept through the key lectures. She hefts twin weapons with astonishing ease. Uses: Variable Weak: Variable An arcane magic puppet, exhumed by Sagi as a child. Guillo retains no memories from before that time. Admitted to the Dark Service as Sagi's partner, posing as his paramachina. Does battle with eerily inhuman movement and powerful magic. 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Guillo's Journal Shanath is dead, Baelheit officially emperor. All this is enough to leave even me confused. Whatever's inside Sagi... Whatever slaughtered and the others in the age of the gods... Milliarde's pleas at the Senate council... And then Gena... Let's go home, Sagi. Sometimes that's the easiest road to follow. Milly's Journal What Shanath said, about the malideiters... They put the afterlings inside people? They never told me about that... What am I supposed to do? Dear , It never mattered to me if you were a guardian spirit or not. Just that I knew who you are. And now I do. I know that you're really here—and you should know that I'm always with you, too. My story is your story. So promise you'll write it with me. Thank you, Guillo. You too, Milly. I've seen the world, I've seen what I have to do. And that's stop promachination. .... You're coming, too. It's not my place to meddle in Sagi and 's relationship. This is something they have to settle themselves. Repairing the Sfida is of greater import. I believe we're supposed to give those Celestial Tree fell-branches to the gadgeteer girl. I'm worried about Sagi. And you, too, . I don't understand the dingbat's attitude! Honestly. Acting a little nicer couldn't hurt. Grow a heart, Guillo. In any case, we ought to get some fell-branches from Queen Corellia and head back to Alfard. The Dark Brethren's power... And they said "Malpercio"! THEY'RE Malpercio?! That means this is the age of the gods, 1000 years ago... I wish I knew how we got sent back to a place like this. But it doesn't matter. We still have to stop them. They're off to fight the War of the Gods! Shanath! Valara!! We could've spared its life! And now I'm in this place again. And it's no dream. Definitely not a dream... So, the Machina Vanguard has come to Anuenue as well. I say we leave them and their "neutrality" to their own devices. But no, Sagi says we're going. I suppose we may as well have a look at those Celestial Tree Veinroots, then. Who does that Lolo tramp think she is?! You can't rely on people like her, trust me. Sagi doesn't seem to realize, but the Celestial Tree is the symbol of this entire nation! And she wants to use it for parts? She's insane! It doesn't matter if we ask a Celestial Tree Keeper or Queen Corellia, we're only going to get yelled at. Let's just forget this and have some tea in Komo Mai. What a shame Queen Corellia was away. But it's just as the guardsman said. We couldn't go asking her to fix a ship made of machina. But wait! What about that Lolo person who made the toy we saw! She's probably a nice old lady. The artisan type, you know? We're heading back to see Queen Corellia again and petition for help repairing the Sfida. You're daft if you think I'll just sit here until the quaestor gets back! I'm familiar with Anuenue from past visits, and I'm certain Queen Corellia is kind at heart. She'll lend us her wisdom, I just know it. Neutrality? It has a nice ring, but all it boils down to is selfishness. See if she sings the same tune when the Machina Vanguard invades. Corellia's convictions won't be swayed, Sagi. Let's put this land of "peace" behind us. Milly was upset, but see? Everything always works out when you put your heads together. Well, unless you're that olifant... Now we can finally go see Queen Corellia. And wasn't the School of Magic Milly attended somewhere in Komo Mai, too? Maybe we could drop by afterwards. I want to know what Milly was like as a kid. Can you believe this? Me—a girl who's been lectured at school a hundred times about the dangers of Holoholo Jungle—here without a landmark stone! Sagi and Guillo just don't understand the HORROR of it all! Oh, what's to become of us... Our next mission...? Feh, easy for him to say as he sits back in the safety of his mansion. The way I see it, Verus is no different than Baelheit. Once again we find ourselves indebted to Palolo. The boy is extraordinary, to be sure. But don't expect to be so lucky next time, Sagi. Help won't keep coming to find you. Promachination is still under way in Nunki Valley. Do we return there, or to town? It's your choice, Sagi. Everyone was crying. Seph has never looked more resolute now that he's lost Quis. They can't see me, so I can't even express my condolences. But it made me think—if there were anything I could do for these people, I would. I want to. Nunki valley was ablaze. And there, among the fires, I killed something that I know I shouldn't have. I feel sick. And now... Yes, I'm back here again. "Discussions" with Wiseman didn't work at all. Even here, all I'm good for is turning around and going home. His way of protecting Sadal Suud, is it? Rodolfo may have more grit than I'd thought...or would care to admit. It's Heughes that worries me. What is he plotting? What's in Nunki Valley? No...he wouldn't! Heughes, you bastard! "Too late"? What does that mean?! I'm not waiting to find out. I have to talk to Rodolfo before this turns into another Diadem—even if it means taking the gloves off. That same brat again! Talk about your persistent pests. But if the Dark Service sent him all the way out here, he has to have been demoted, or something. Well, from what he said, it sounds like Rodolfo isn't in his estate. Honestly, where could he have gotten off to? Well, here we are in Pherkad, ancient capital and gateway to Sadal Suud. Master Rodolfo holds the most sway here, it seems. I wonder where we can find him? Let's just hope he's not some puffed up, self-important blowhard. Those monsters, they're hosts to the wicked god Malpercio... And I was already shocked enough to learn Malpercio's power keeps the islands aloft. Promachination... Pieces of the wicked god... Malpercio's afterlings... A clucker at daybreak wouldn't have half as much to crow about. Sadal Suud is next. Focus on what's coming, Sagi. That's all you can do. We couldn't stop promachination in Diadem completely. We couldn't even save Celsica and Rambari! Damn it! Damn you, Shanath! Promachination continues in the Cloudvents... That machina arma! Why am I not strong enough to stop Nasca?! Am I supposed to just walk away? I've decided to go with Seph and the others to Cujam. They're going to speak to Wiseman, the world's ruler. The "promagnation" of people... You can turn people into magnus? I guess we saw for ourselves in Rasalas. All those people, with nothing left but their hearts... Poor Celsica met the same end as Bein. And I could hardly watch when Sir Rambari— It's too cruel. Is this the way the Empire works? Once again I find myself in this strange world with Sagi. I hate all the rain. I want to get out of this cabin. Those mongrels of the Machina Vanguard have taken the Cloudvents. They're never far behind—and often too far ahead. No sooner do we receive orders to treat with the king than the Vanguard crashes his kingdom. What's really happening here? We went another round with Giacomo today. I wish he'd give it up already. Well, that's not fair. I'm sure he has his reasons. King Ladekahn went back to Castle Elnath, and Rambari was in hot pursuit. I think the king's in for a king-sized lecture unless he bolts the doors to the throne room shut. That Palolo may be a clown, but nonetheless he's a force to be reckoned with. Such strange wizardry he wields! Doubtless he and I could lay waste to those imperial war wagons in a mere minute—but I suppose we must think of the villagers. Aha, interesting. So that's the type of woman Sagi goes for. Not that I care, mind you. Sagi has his kid moments, but King Ladekahn and Gibari have him beat. Poor Sir Rambari... Well, we'd better track those two down. They weren't kidding about the Land of the Clouds thing. I've never seen so many! Plus they seem different from the clouds in Hassaleh or Alfard. We won't get anywhere until we meet with King Ladekahn. Celsica of the Knights of Diadem is taking us to see him. She's kind of pretty. And she seems really nice. Our next mission is in Diadem. That makes sense. As the next greatest military power after the Empire, I suppose it's the logical place to start. How kind of Quaestor Verus to ready a ship for us at port. I'm sure it's a fabulous luxury liner! They want me to go see Baelheit and clear my name. Fine, whatever. I'll go, and set the record straight. Just what are the umbras? If a human being like Bein can turn into one... Were the other ones people, too? I wish I knew. Land, as far as the eye can see. Just what is that world? Well, we can ponder that question later. We've made it back to our own world—just in time for a brush with the Lord of the Lava Caves. I hope we don't end the day (and our lives) buried in lava or rotting in that fish's belly. Here, again. There's no chalking it up to coincidence now. We're being sent somewhere, and those monsters, the umbras, have something to do with it. This isn't a dream. Seph, Thoran, Ven, and Pieda... Sagi, try talking with them? Because it doesn't look like they can see me. To think that Bein was behind it all. Were the Empire's ways so horrid that he had to do what he did? Of all the places he could have run, it had to be the Lava Caves. He knows the lay of the land. This isn't going to be easy. And that Lyuvann! Poor Alma. What kind of man would strike a lady? I can't believe it... The terrorist behind the bombings is an Azhani? Almarde, Bein, Juwar, Nollin, Mallo... They're all such nice people! I guess I'll take a look around. Talk to everyone. That's my job now, after all. I feel bad for leaving Guillo and Milly out of the loop—but who wouldn't have their doubts about "saving the world"? I mean, come on. But Milly had it right. A change of air did me a world of good. We can head back to Quaestor Verus's place now. I'll take a night to sleep on it, then give him my answer. Yeah, that sounds like a plan. Sagi needs a change of air. I think he'd perk up after a visit to Azha! They told us at the School of Magic that Azha is the liveliest place in all Alfard. Personally, I can't wait to see it instead of just reading about it! I don't like that Verus character, though the talk of Baelheit and his plans was most interesting. Spiriters, chosen ones who will sway the world's future... Indeed. Well, we had better rest for the time being. Sagi, more than any of us. Stupid presumptuous dingbat! "You can leave now"? Ugh! Olgan's funeral is under way, so we shouldn't have any trouble reaching Verus's residence unmolested. No thanks to that can opener, mind you. I was just thinking about what Sagi's mother Gena said when we left Hassaleh. ...Does she really trust me? I've made up my mind. I've decided to go back to Alfard and see Verus. He's supposed to be a spiriter, like me. I bet Verus knows something about that weird dream I keep having. That monster's in it every time. Mom, I'm sorry. I promise I'll come home soon. But this is something I need to understand. I thought we were in Sheratan. Then that Valara attacked with that...machina arma, was it? So where are we now? Those people called Sagi Marno. And what is this terrible feeling tugging at my mind? Sagi's braver than I thought if he really climbed that tower of thorns. I guess he isn't the pampered little kid I had him pegged for. Oh, that monster by the lake Tik and Wacho were talking about! I'm not clear on the details, but it sounds like there are defenseless villagers who need rescuing! Isn't that great? We've made it back to the orphanage, somehow. Between the wench and the wood, I had my doubts. I was pleased to see Gena looking well. It seems the world's finest wings are in fine shape. And the brats are just as loud as ever. Sagi intends to stay in Sheratan for a while. I suppose that's fine. Wherever he leads, I'll follow. Hassaleh at last! It's too bad that dingbat puppet had to wreck a perfect skyliner ride by mouthing off at every turn. And that boy seems awfully young for his age. How could he... No, there's no point in thinking about it. Not when Sheratan's closer than ever! That girl, Milliarde... Milly. We owe her our lives. I don't know if we could've handled that Giacomo guy without her. Well, we've shaken off our pursuers—time to head home. See you soon, Mom! Sagi's behavior is peculiar of late. He'd mentioned having strange dreams—could that have been the cause? But Sagi, that Geldoblame fop was right. We won't escape easily. And I don't want to return to Sheratan if it means going through those woods. What was that monster?! And the stuff Guillo did back there... I don't think a word I said got through. I've never seen Guillo act that way. And now this place... I'm here with, what? Thoran and Seph? What am I supposed to do... The assassination was a failure. Olgan was killed for a certainty, but not by us. It had to have been that man's doing. Now we're wanted by the Dark Service, accused of murdering the emperor. We have no choice now but to run, or die. Be vigilant, Sagi. All right, Guillo's back with me. I've looked over the schematics. Memorized the layout. All that's left is the doing. Our target is Olgan's chamber. There's no turning back now. Don't let me down, Guillo.... My first day as a Dark Serviceman, and already I got called to a briefing. And guess what? The mission is to assassinate Emperor Olgan! You know I've been waiting for this. No way I'm blowing this chance. I'd better get ready... First I've got to let the old partner out. My first mission To the emperor's residence Overnight traitors Where am I? Escape from the Empire Milly to the rescue ~~~~~ (Back) Hassaleh at last! The world's finest wings Secret of the lake The arma and more Sorry, Mom Try and make me leave! Verus the spiriter A change of air Save the world, huh? The Azha investigation I can't believe it This can't be a dream Lords a-leaping Off to see Baelheit A ship! How lovely! Celsica Boys will be boys Escape from Nashira Giacomo redux Invasion of the Vents Celsica, transformed The magnus of people? Rambari's passing Malpercio's afterlings Where's Rodolfo? Giacomo and Sagi Always a step behind Rodolfo's words I see what I'm good for Everyone was crying Promachination continues Yet another mission Holy Holoholo! Sorry, Mr. Olifant The fairy guide Corellia Repairing the Sfida Lolo must be amazing! Lolo must be insane! The Vanguard arrives Back here, again They are Malpercio Cheer up, Sagi ,~~~~~ It's between them Thank you Dear ~ Man-made spiriters Emperor Baelheit Magnus Basics —Magnus Basics— You will be using magnus cards to do battle. Each magnus signifies an action. Characters act according to the magnus you choose from the hand you're dealt. Magnus fall into five main categories: 1. Attack magnus 2. Special attack magnus 3. Equipment magnus (weapons, armor, and accessories) 4. Item magnus (items and artifacts) 5. Stratagem magnus —Choosing Magnus— Here's how it works: highlight a magnus by tilting the Control Stick Left or Right (you can also use the +Control Pad), then press the A Button to confirm your selection. Repeat these steps to choose the rest of the magnus the character will use. You have a limited period of time to make your selections. To end magnus selection before time runs out, press the X Button. Combo Basics —Combo Basics— The number you see in the lower-right corner of each magnus is its spirit number. As a general rule, you will be choosing magnus in ascending order from 0-7. The spirit numbers break down as follows: Spirit number 0: Equipment magnus Spirit numbers 1-3: Weak, medium, and strong attack magnus Spirit numbers 4-7: Special attack magnus levels I - IV By starting with low spirit numbers (like 0 or 1) and working your way up, you'll be able to play more magnus in a given turn. (You can skip numbers along the way, as long as each card has a higher spirit number than the last.) The resulting chain of attacks a single character unleashes is called a combo. Longer combos yield bigger and bigger bonuses, which further increase the damage you dish out to your foes. —Unnumbered Magnus— Magnus with no spirit number (like items) cannot be linked into a combo. If you start by choosing an unnumbered magnus, that character's turn will end. Likewise, unnumbered magnus are not available in the middle of a combo. Battle Victory —Battle Victory— All damage and status ailments are healed when you win a battle. What's more, characters who fell in battle are revived. You don't need to worry about healing in between battles. All you have to do is survive—one battle at a time. Switching Targets —Targeting Enemies— When you want to change the target of your attacks, just press the L Button or R Button to open the target selection window. (The window won't open mid-combo.) Select a target by tilting the Control Stick Up or Down. You can also navigate the list with the +Control Pad or the L and R Buttons. Press the A Button to confirm your selection. Note that your magnus selection will be confirmed at the same time, provided it's a valid choice. —Targeting Allies— This same process works when you want to target a different ally. Start by selecting the item magnus you want to use, then press the L Button or R Button to open the target selection window. Choose a target using the Control Stick, the +Control Pad, or the L and R Buttons. Then confirm your selection with the A Button. The item will be used on the character you chose. The MP Gauge —The MP Gauge— Special attacks and some items (artifacts) require MP (magnus power) to use. Using a special attack or artifact expends however many MP levels are required for that magnus—indicated at the center of the card as a Roman numeral. You can gain MP levels by filling the MP gauge, which charges as you select magnus in battle. Discarding Magnus —Discarding Magnus— When your turn to select magnus comes up, you can use the B Button to discard unwanted magnus. However, you won't be able to use magnus once you start discarding. It's choose 'em or chuck 'em, folks. Useless magnus can easily bog down a hand, so sometimes discarding magnus is the key to more efficient combos. The number of magnus you can discard at one time increases with your class level. Equipment Magnus —Equipment Magnus— Magnus you can equip in battle fall into three categories: weapons, armor, and accessories. Some equipment magnus can only be used by specific characters. When a character equips a magnus, it moves to his or her EQ Frame. The magnus will continue to grant the character its powers for as long as it remains there. Equipping weapons increases offense and related stats. Armor increases defense and related stats. Accessories grant a variety of special effects. The number displayed in the EQ Frame is that equipment's durability. Weapon durability decreases with each blow. Armor and accessories decrease in durability with each enemy attack. When its durability reaches 0, the equipment is destroyed. —Attack Elements— A weapon's offensive power is augmented by one of the following six elemental properties: 1. Physical 2. Fire 3. Ice 4. Lightning 5. Holy 6. Darkness The elemental property of an equipped weapon changes the element of subsequent attacks. You can deal greater damage to your foes by attacking with elements they're weak against. If the element of a weapon and special attack are opposites (as in fire and ice), the damage dealt is cut in half. That's one nice thing about variable element special attacks—they change to match the wielder's equipment. —Elemental Defense— There are six types of elemental defense present in armor which guard against attacks of the corresponding element. For example, armor with high fire defense offers strong protection against fire-based attacks. So, choose to be smart—by choosing the right weapons and armor for the battle at hand. Relay Combos —Relay Combos— Chain attacks delivered by two or more characters are called relay combos. Relay combos kick in when one character ends with a special attack and the next begins with a weak attack. You can also work any equipment magnus with an R mark into the relay. The hit count in a relay combo is cumulative, so you can rack up more hits and shoot for ever-bigger bonuses. The word RELAY will appear over weak attack magnus if a relay combo can be performed. A relay combo won't occur if you switch targets midway. The relay will also be cancelled if you end magnus selection with the X Button. Deck Capacity —Deck Capacity— You can increase the number of magnus your deck will hold by visiting the church and advancing a class. You're not required to maintain a full deck—but keep in mind that the size of your deck also determines how many magnus will be displayed in your hand at one time during battle. MP Burst —MP Burst— MP levels range from 1 to 5, but don't let that stop you! You can unleash even more special attacks by executing what's known as an MP burst. To engage the MP burst, press the Y Button when your MP gauge is at Lv. 5. Special attacks don't consume MP during the burst, so you can dish those fluffpuppies out like there's no tomorrow. Here's the thing, though. If you don't select magnus within three seconds of initiating the burst, time's up. So make sure you've planned out your combos ahead of time and promptly punch them in. The MP burst only lasts for the duration of the combo. Once the combo stops, so does the burst—at which point your MP gauge will revert to Lv. 0. Once you get the hang of them, MP bursts can really mess up the opposition. Just remember: to err is human, to burst divine. 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How many would you like? 8 16 24 However many you like I can exchange your currently selected quest magnus for other quest magnus. You exchanged quest magnus. I'll give you some mixing jars. How many would you like? Unfortunately, I can't take any away from you. One Two Three Map select Event select %s Previous page Next page Stop looking Set scenario counter Ten thousands place

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Sound player Previous page Battle event Battle select Enemy number: %d Battle map Engage battle Cancel Quest magnus Blank magnus acquisition Quest magnus acquisition Mixer acquisition BEV01010~20 The afterling BEV01025 Reinforcements 1 BEV01026 Reinforcements 2 BEV01030 Enter Milliarde BEV01040~50 Giacomo BEV02010 BEV02020~30 vs. Brother God's Umbra~Guillo's rampage BEV02040~50 Valara BEV02060 BEV03010 vs. Bein BEV03030~40 vs. Lord of the Lava Caves~Lord flees BEV03045 Lord flees again BEV04010 BEV04020~30 vs. Threesome BEV04040~50 vs. Machina arma only BEV05010 vs. Giacomo 3 BEV05020 vs. Heughes BEV05030~40 vs. Dropping the afterling~Afterling slain BEV06010 vs. Holoholobird BEV06020~25 BEV06030 vs. Dark Brethren BEV06100~110 BEV07010 Transforming into afterling BEV07020~30 vs. Guillo, before and after BEV07040 vs. Shanath BEV08010 vs. Seginus BEV08020~30 BEV08040 vs. Black Dragon BEV08050~60 vs. Wiseman, before and after BEV08070 vs. Holoholobird 2 BEV08080 vs. Coliseum final BEV09010~20 Nasca's defeat BEV09030~40 BEV09050~60 BEV10010 vs. Baelheit BEV10020~30 Baelheit redux BEV10040~45 vs. Verus BEV10050 Verus-Wiseman 1 BEV10060~70 Verus-Wiseman 2 BEV08090 BEV07050 Sagi's awakening Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 EV01010 Emergency Summons EV01020 Eye-catch EV01030 You're late! EV01040 The mission EV01050 I don't like it EV01060 What are you doing? EV01070 In the locker room EV01075 Enter Guillo EV01080 Outside the palace EV01090 Mission start EV01100 Imperial assassination EV01110 A terrible beast EV01120 Thoran and Seph EV01125 The Sandhollow EV01130 The riven village EV01140 What a strange dream EV01150 Enter Geldy EV01160 Head for the port EV01170 Rush to the ship EV01180 Milly joins the party EV01190 All aboard! EV01200 Baelheit EV01076 Damned rookie EV01077 It's not an old model? EV02010 Within the ship EV02020 Let's be friends EV02030 Fighting is easier EV02040 Guillo's burial ground EV02050 Sheratan EV02060 Enter Gena EV02065 The world's finest wings EV02070 Welcome home, Sagi EV02080 At the orphanage EV02090 Tik's hat, start EV02100 Tik's hat, end EV02110 Helping at the orphanage 1 EV02120 Helping at the orphanage 2 EV02130 Imperial wanderer, start EV02140 Imperial wanderer, end EV02150 The decrepit clock tower EV02170 Wakeup event EV02180 Wakeup event EV02190 What do we do now? EV02200 The monster appears! EV02210 The lake ruins EV02220 Beneath the ruins EV02230 Kill him! EV02250 Sheratan, occupied EV02260 Back to the past EV02270 The Sandfeeder's turf EV02280 Enter the Sandfeeder EV02290 Are they siblings? EV02400 It seems we're back EV02410 Sagi wakes up EV02420 From here on out EV02430 EV02440 Return to the Empire EV02045 The lake ruins eye-catch EV03010 You go home now EV03020 Imperial funeral rites EV03030 Public speeches EV03035 After helping out EV03040 Thanks for coming EV03050 Verus's proposition EV03051 How about Azha? EV03060 Azha EV03070 Guillo and the rugrats EV03080 Milly and Almarde EV03090 Sagi and Bein EV03100 I'm a deranged fluffpup EV03110 We accept your offer EV03120 EV03130 EV03140 EV03200 Return to Azha EV03210 Meeting Lyuvann EV03220 Mourning Mistral is here EV03230 It isn't Nollin EV03240 Almarde's feelings EV03250 The Mourning Mistral is... EV03300 The ringleader, revealed EV03310 Bein and Lyuvann EV03320 Into the Lava Caves EV03330 I can't let you pass EV03340 I apologize EV03345 The Lava Caves EV03350 Bein's transformation EV03360 Valara's attack EV03370 Around the table EV03380 Seph and Quis EV03390 Thoran and Marno EV03400 Pieda and Marno EV03410 Ven and Marno EV03420 On the deck EV03430 I can't see the sky! EV03500 Lord of the Lava Caves. EV03501 This place is dangerous EV03502 The Lord, again EV03503 What a pain in the neck EV03504 We'll get him this time! EV03505 He was awfully persistent EV03510 Communique from Verus EV03520 You did well EV03524 At Baelheit's residence EV03525 The emperor's killer EV03526 Audience with Baelheit EV03527 Cleared of all charges? EV03528 How did it go? EV03529 I've prepared you a ship EV03530 If we don't, the world is... EV03540 Hold on one second EV03550 A letter, and a package EV03560 The letter EV03570 Sorry to keep you waiting EV03575 Sfida EV03580 To Diadem EV03055 The Nihal Desert EV04010 Arrival in Diadem EV04020 Following Celsica 1 EV04021 Following Celsica 2 EV04030 Ladekahn and Gibari EV04040 Cloud Passage eye-catch EV04050 Celestial River eye-catch EV04060 Kahn and Gib 1 EV04070 I've got a bad feeling EV04080 Kahn and Gib 2 EV04090 Kahn and Gib 3 EV04100 Kahn and Gib 4 EV04110 Nashira, occupied EV04120 Captured EV04130 Come here EV04140 This is the silo ahead EV04150 Escape event EV04160 Break on through EV04170 Blockaded exit EV04180 Biceps for brains EV04190 Exit through here EV04200 Return to Elnath EV04210 Giacomo redux EV04220 You lost again, huh? EV04230 In the greatroom EV04240 In the Cloudvents EV04250 Shanath and the trio EV04260 Umbra vs. machina arma EV04270 Who's Marno? EV04280 Looks like we're all here EV04285 The sendoff EV04290 The ruler's demesne EV04295 The clock tower EV04300 Disembodiment EV04310 Audience with Wiseman EV04400 Machina arma EV04405 Everyone, retreat! EV04410 The death of Rambari EV04420 He's special to me EV04430 In Diadem, too? EV04500 To Sadal Suud EV04510 En route to Sadal Suud EV05010 Landing in Pherkad EV05020 In front of the estate EV05030 Nunki Valley EV05040 Cebalrai EV05041 EV05049 EV05050 Sagi and Rodolfo EV05060 Sorry, but I'm in a hurry EV05080 Rodolfo's estate EV05090 Get ready, Sagi EV05100 I lost again!? EV05110 Rodolfo's intentions EV05120 Promachination has begun! EV05130 Quite a show, hmm? EV05135 Shall we leave it at that? EV05136 Let's head back to Naos EV05137 Home, sweet home EV05138 Massacre on Naos EV05140 Wiseman must be stopped EV05150 Zaurak EV05160 To the present EV05200 Palolo to the rescue EV05210 I can't take it anymore! EV05220 To Anuenue EV05230 En route to Anuenue EV06010 Under attack EV06020 Holoholo Jungle EV06030 My, what a big bird EV06040 A large olifant EV06050 Holoholo is horrible EV06060 The olifant's charge EV06100 Komo Mai, City of Flowers EV06105 The School of Magic EV06106 EV06110 The audience EV06115 To the School of Magic, etc. EV06116 EV06117 EV06118 EV06119 EV06120 The grounded Sfida EV06130 Try the School of Magic? EV06200 Lolo's new invention EV06205 The koa monkey EV06206 Quite the detour EV06210 Opu, the Waterfall Village EV06220 Lolo and the waterwheel EV06230 What's with the blushing?? EV06240 The Celestial Tree EV06250 Please let us cut a bit EV06260 A premonition EV06270 Invading the veinroots EV06280 The Celestial Tree Veinroots EV06390 We musn't kill the afterling EV06400 To the past, of course EV06405 Quit whining EV06410 The Dark Brethren EV06411 The price is absolute EV06420 Malpercio EV06425 Straight for Wiseman EV06430 A desolate Cujam EV06450 Atria EV06500 Where is Wiseman?! EV06510 Let's end this EV06520 The useless guardian spirit EV06530 Please turn back EV06540 EV06550 Giving Lolo the branch EV06560 Sfida, liftoff! EV06290 Lolo, AGAIN!? EV06300 Celestial dagroots EV06310 Lolo brand gadgetry EV07009 Touchdown in Mintaka EV07010 Rumors EV07020 That's mighty thoughtful EV07030 Cleanup EV07040 The council meets tomorrow EV07050 The council EV07100 Slaughter EV07200 Sagi's true form EV07210 Test subject EV07220 A man-made spiriter EV07230 Shanath's death EV07240 The imperial inauguration EV07250 To Hassaleh EV08010 Sagi returns EV08100 Taintclouds EV08110 The port of Duhr EV08120 Fleeing children EV08130 Krumly of Algorab EV08140 Great and regular Kamrohs EV08150 A mysterious puppet EV08160 Seginus, the Eldritch Puppet EV08170 To slay a god EV08180 The three sacred treasures EV08190 The god's remains are toxic EV08200 My mission EV08210 Let us seal away Seginus EV08500 Heartenbrace EV08510 To the past EV08520 We made it intact EV08530 Matar EV08540 One tough customer EV08550 So pretty EV08560 Sagi's memories EV08700 Is it Wiseman? EV08710 Was he still around? EV08720 Will they be redeemed? EV08205 Enter Seginus EV08800 The ailing Elle EV08810 I want fireworks! EV08820 Fireworks after all EV08005 Return to Hassaleh EV08300 Nekkar EV08310 For Father EV08320 It's broken EV08330 Let's gather them again EV09010 You know I have to kill you EV09020 Just give up already EV09030 You're awfully pesky EV09040 Heughes will laugh at me EV09050 You just don't learn EV09060 Maybe I overestimated you? EV09070 I'll test your skills EV09080 Is this your idea of mercy? EV09090 Give it up EV09100 I told you once already? EV09110 C'mon EV09120 Work is work EV09990 EV10001 The fortress, completed EV10005 Tarazed's completion EV10010 Tarazed takes off! EV10020 Infiltration EV10030 Vega, the Machina Metropolis EV10040 Tarazed EV10100 Baelheit and Milly EV10110 Long flashback EV10120 Verus's true colors EV10130 Farewell, Daimon EV10200 Die! EV10220 Verus-Wiseman EV10230 Who were you thinking of? EV10240 Escape EV10250 A new journey (Missing) EV10270 Geldoblame EV10050 The twisted room EV10060 The captive afterling EV10070 Baelheit is just ahead EV10241 Goodbye, Guillo EV10242 Heughes to the rescue EV10243 Nasca to the rescue EV10245 Don't let go.... Alfard Hassaleh Diadem Sadal Suud Anuenue Duhr Ancient Times Subquests Tarazed World Map Event Map Dark Service HQ Mintaka Mintaka 2 The Emperor's Residence Verus's Residence Baelheit's Residence Sewers The Desert Village Azha The Lava Caves The Nihal Desert HQ01 HQ02 HQ03 HQ04 HQ05 HQ06 HQ07 HQ08 Mintaka01 Mintaka02 Mintaka03 Mintaka04 Mintaka05 Mintaka06 Mintaka07 Mintaka08 Mintaka00 Shop Mintaka_N01 Mintaka_N02 Mintaka_N03 Mintaka_N04 Mintaka_N05 Mintaka_N06 Imperial01 Imperial02 Imperial03 Imperial04 Imperial05 Imperial05a Imperial06 Imperial06a Imperial07a Imperial07b Imperial07c Imperial08 Imperial09 Hall Imperial10 Rooftop Nero01 Verus's chamber Nero02 Nero03 Nero04 Nero05 Nero06 Facade Baelheit01 Office Baelheit02 Library Baelheit03 Guest room Baelheit04 Hall Baelheit05 Guest room Baelheit06 Facade Sewer01 Sewer02 Azha01 Outdoors Azha02 Domicile 1 Azha03 Domicile 2 Azha04 Domicile 3 Azha05 Domicile 4 Azha06 Domicile 5 Azha07 Domicile 6 Azha08 Domicile 7 Azha00 Shop F_Cave01 Route 1 F_Cave02 Route 2 F_Cave03 Route 3 F_Cave04 Route 4 F_Cave05 F_Cave06 Lab Room F_Cave07 Nihal01 Nihal02 Nihal03 Nihal04 Nihal05 Nihal06 Nihal07 Nihal08 Nihal09 Nihal10 Sheratan The Nusakan Thornwood Lake Botein Ruins Port of Hassaleh Sheratan01 Outdoors 1 Sheratan02 Outdoors 2 Sheratan03 Domicile 1 Sheratan04 Sheratan05 Sheratan06 Orphanage Sheratan00 Shop Ibara01 Ibara02 Ibara03 Ibara04 R_Lake01 Outside with water R_Lake01a Outside without water R_Lake02 2F, Right R_Lake03 2F, Left R_Lake04 1F, Right with water R_Lake04a 1F, Right without water R_Lake05 1F, Left with water R_Lake05a 1F, Left without water R_Lake06 Underground Chamber Harbor_H01 Port The Castle Town of Sheliak Elnath, Castle in the Clouds The Fishing Village of Nashira Lesser Celestial River & Cloud Passage The Cloudvents Sheliak01 Sheliak02 Sheliak03 Sheliak04 Sheliak05 Sheliak06 Sheliak07 Sheliak00 Elnath01 Port Elnath02 Elnath03 Elnath04 Elnath05 Elnath06 Elnath07 Elnath08 Elnath09 Elnath10 Elnath11 Elnath12 Rooftop Nashira01 Nashira02 Nashira03 Nashira04 Nashira05 Nashira06 Nashira07 Nashira08 Nashira00 Shop Milkeway01 Milkeway02 Milkeway03 Milkeway04 Milkeway05 Milkeway06 Milkeway07 Airhole01 Airhole02 Airhole03 Airhole04 Airhole05 Pherkad, the Ancient Capital The Farming Hamlet of Cebalrai The Nunki Woods Rodolfo's Estate Moonguile Forest Pherkad01 Outdoors Pherkad02 Pherkad03 Docks Pherkad04 Pherkad05 Bar Pherkad06 Domicile 1 Pherkad07 Domicile 2 Pherkad08 Well Pherkad09 Pherkad00 Shop Cebalrai01 Cebalrai02 Cebalrai03 Cebalrai04 Cebalrai05 Cebalrai06 Cebalrai00 Shop Nunki01 Nunki02 Nunki03 Nunki04 Nunki05 Nunki06 Nunki07 Lord01 Lord02 Lord03 Lord04 Lord05 Lord06 Lord07 Lord08 Lord09 Lord10 Lord11 Lord12 Lord13 Mori01 Mori02 Mori03 Mori04 Komo Mai, City of Flowers 1-10 Komo Mai, City of Flowers 11- The Waterfall Village of Opu The Holoholo Jungle The Celestial Tree Veinroots The Old Library of Magic The Celestial Tree Komomai01 Outdoors 1, Port Komomai02 Outdoors 2 Komomai03 Outdoors 3, Palace steps Komomai04 Domicile 1 Komomai05 Domicile 2 Komomai06 Komomai07 Komomai08 Komomai09 Komomai10 Komomai11 Komomai12 Komomai13 Palace walkway Komomai14 Palace guest room 1 Komomai15 Palace guest room 2 Komomai16 Corellia's chamber Komomai17 Throne room Komomai00 Shop Opu01 Opu02 Opu03 Opu04 Opu00 HoloHolo01 HoloHolo02 HoloHolo03 HoloHolo04 HoloHolo05 HoloHolo06 HoloHolo07 HoloHolo08 HoloHolo09 HoloHolo10 Root01 Root02 Root03 Root04 Root05 Root06 Root07 Library01 Bigtree01 Gemma Village Algorab Village Seginus Duhr Port Gemma01 Outdoors Gemma02 The elder's home Gemma03 Domicile 1 Gemma04 Domicile 2 Gemma00 Shop Algorab01 Algorab02 Algorab03 Algorab04 Algorab00 Seginus01 Seginus02 Seginus03 Seginus04 Seginus05 Seginus06 Seginus07 Harbor_D01 Port Naos Cujam Rasalas The Sandhollow Zaurak 1-10 Zaurak 11- Atria F_Village01 Deck F_Village02 Passage 1 F_Village03 Passage 2 F_Village04 Cabin 1 F_Village05 Cabin 2 F_Village06 Cabin 3 F_Village00 Shop Cujam01 Outdoors 1 Cujam02 Outdoors 2 Cujam03 Factory Cujam04 Domicile 1 Cujam05 Domicile 2 Cujam06 Church Cujam07 Outdoors 3 Cujam08 Domicile 3 Cujam09 Cujam10 Cujam00 Shop Rasalas01 Outdoors Rasalas02 Domicile 1 Rasalas03 Domicile 2 Rasalas00Shop S_Canyon01 S_Canyon02 S_Canyon03 S_Canyon04 S_Canyon05 S_Canyon06 S_Canyon07 Zaurak01 Zaurak02 Zaurak03 Zaurak04 Zaurak05 Zaurak06 Zaurak07 Zaurak08 Zaurak09 Zaurak10 Zaurak11 Zaurak12 Zaurak13 Zaurak14 Zaurak15 Zaurak16 Zaurak17 Zaurak18 Atria01 Atria02 Atria03 Atria04 Atria05 Atria06 Atria07 Vega Tarazed 1-10 Tarazed 11- Tarazed Core Vega01 Vega02 Vega03 Vega04 Vega05 Vega06 Vega07 Vega08 Vega09 Vega10 Senkan01 Senkan02 Senkan03 Senkan04 Senkan05 Senkan06 Senkan07 Senkan08 Senkan09 Senkan10 Senkan11 Senkan12 Senkan13 Senkan14 Senkan15 Senkan_U01 Senkan_D01 Senkan_L01 Tarazed01 Tarazed02 Coliseum 1 Coliseum 2 Sedna 1 Sedna 2 Sedna 3 Sedna 4 Sedna 5 Sedna 6 Sedna 7 World Map Alfard Hassaleh Diadem Sadal Suud Anuenue Duhr Ancient Times Tarazed Event Map Pictures Event01 Sky 1 Event02 Sky 2 Event04 Taintclouds Event05 Mintaka Port Event06 Research Lab Event07 Grove of Spirits 1 Event08 Grove of Spirits 2 Picture01 Birth of Kalas Tarazed Lava Caves alf_01 Nihal Desert alf_02 Dark Service HQ alf_03 Emperor's Residence imp_01 Mintaka min_01 Mintaka Plaza min_02 Nukasan Thornwood has_01 Lake Botein Ruins has_02 Sheratan has_03 Cloud Passage dia_01 Lesser Celestial River dia_02 Cloudvents dia_03 The Fishing Village of Nashira nas_01 Moonguile Forest sad_01 Nunki Woods sad_02 Rodolfo's Estate sad_03 Nunki Boss only sad_04 Nunki Cliffs sad_05 Holoholo Jungle anu_01 Celestial Tree Veinroots anu_02 Sandhollow anc_01 Coliseum col_01 Nekkar nek_01 Matar mat_01 Seginus seg_01 Tarazen tar_01 Tarazed Command Room tar_02 tar_03 tar_04 tar_05 BK201 Title BK202 Opening Movie? BK203 Main theme BK204 Gallant event (Main theme reprise) BK205 Ending 1? BK206 Ending 2? BK207 End Credit Roll? BK208 Normal Battle BK209 Mid-Boss 1 BK210 Mid-Boss 2 BK211 Mid-Boss 3 BK212 Mid-Boss 4 BK213 Mid-Boss 5 BK214 Mid-Boss 6 BK215 Mid-Boss 7 BK216 Last Boss 1 BK217 Last Boss 2 BK218 Battle Victory BK219 World Map BK220 Cebalrai, Opu BK221 Pherkad BK222 Komo Mai, Old Library of Magic, Celestial Tree BK223 Dark Service HQ, Rodolfo's Estate, Mintaka BK224 Lake Botein Ruins BK225 Holoholo BK226 Sheliak BK227 Rasalas, Nihal Desert BK228 Celestial River & Cloud Passage, Veinroots, Matar BK229 Battlefields of Atria BK230 Sandhollow, Cloudvents BK231 Tarazed Core BK232 Vega, the Machina Metropolis BK233 Zaurak, Lava Caves BK234 Seginus BK235 Sheratan BK236 Nashira BK237 Nunki Valley, Woods BK238 Elnath, Castle in the Clouds BK239 Verus's Residence BK240 Baelheit's Residence BK241 Emperor's Residence BK242 Algorab BK243 Nekkar BK244 Cujam, the Ruler's Demesne BK245 BK246 BK247 Final Dungeon 1 BK248 Coliseum BK249 Generic Tension 1 BK250 Escape from Nashira BK251 Generic Tension 3 BK252 Generic Crisis 1 BK253 Generic Crisis 2 BK254 Naos, Settlement of Friends BK255 Generic Sorrow 2 BK256 Generic Gallantry 1 BK257 Generic Gallantry 2 BK258 Magnus Town 1 BK259 Magnus Town 2 BK260 Magnus Town 3 BK261 Gemma BK262 Nukasan Thornwood Trigger lower left trap 30. Trigger center trap 25. Inspect Guillo's locker. Speak to the two soldiers. Inspect the large rear doors. Speak to everyone present. Trigger right trap 12. Make contact with the soldier who approaches when you reach the screen's center. Trigger trap 07 straight ahead. Walk past the sheep. Trigger center trap 07. Trigger center trap 06. Inspect the round table. Speak to the soldier. Answer, "Geldoblame." Inspect 3rd floor right door. Inspect bed and choose to rest. Talk to Guillo or walk to the rear of the village. Trigger room entrance trap. Leave Azha. Walk upward to trigger trap. Speak to the central soldier and respond that you've collected the evidence.

The correct quest magnus is the Bomb Detonator. Obtained the Bomb Detonator. Speak to the central soldier and respond that you've collected the evidence.

Select Nollin, the correct quest magnus is Mallo's Testimony 1. Obtained Mallo's Testimony 1. Speak to Almarde, seated on the bed. Speak to the central soldier and respond that you've collected the evidence.

Select Juwar, the correct quest magnus is Juwar's Testimony 4. Obtained Juwar's Testimony 4. Walk downwards to trigger trap. Walk right to trigger trap. Approach the soldier, you can take the com link by inspecting the upper right machine.

On second viewing, the flag is erased by inspecting the bed. Speak to Thoran. Cross the center line. Speak to Ven. Cross the line to the right. Cross the line near the screen's center. Trigger trap 3 straight ahead. Trigger trap 4 by soldiers at rear. Before the end of Baelheit's motion. Exit room. Approach Milly Young shoots peek up from the soil that fills this glass jar. Burlap sacks sit in the corner, each packed with flour made from ground up grains. Trigger trap before the pier. Speak to the attendant. Speak to Celsica, standing on the road to Elnath, or trigger the trap. Without eye-catch With eye-catch Approach Ladekahn and company. Enter cloud vortex. Approach the two soldiers. Speak to Ladekahn. All correct All incorrect Detailed settings Number of soldiers on 2nd floor Correct Incorrect Number of soldiers on 1st floor Number of machina on 1st floor Enemy varies based on the result of EV04150 "Escape."

If all answers were correct, no event is triggered. number of soldiers on 1st floor Trigger trap 26. Trigger trap 07 between 9 & 12 o'clock from the fountain. Speak to Sfida attendant. Trigger trap 25 straight ahead. Approach door. Trigger trap 10 at the north gate. Speak to the olifant. It's a bit far, but.... Run to the palace entrance. Requisite events seen Requisite events not seen Trigger trap 10 at front of screen. Trigger trap at the far side of the bridge. Speak to the central watchman. Use quest magnus "Celestial Fell-Branch" on Lolo. Speak to Lolo after acquiring all of the Celestial Tree dagroots. Trigger the lower right trap. Speak to the upper left soldier. Activate and board the elevator at the center of the map. Requires quest magnus "Spark Shroom." Speak to Shanath. Contact Seginus's memory. Trigger trap in front of clock tower. Speak to Heughes. You've heard of Tarazed You haven't heard of Tarazed Because this event only takes place if the scenario count is under 8010, the counter is being set lower. Event is engaged by approaching Valara's machina arma. Because this event only takes place if the scenario count is over 8010, the counter is being set higher. Speak to Geldy and answer "Yes." Walk to the center of the screen Speak to Baelheit. Trigger upper left trap 10. Inspect left switch. Trigger passageway trap 15. Inspect the afterling capsule. Progress to the center of the passage. 500 Blank 501 Pristine Water 502 Drinking Water 503 Stale Water 504 Fireglow Stone 505 Blaze 506 Flame 507 Mother Sunshine 508 Lightning Shroom 509 Jolt Shroom 510 Spark Shroom 511 Treasure Lowdown 512 Mother-in-Law's Secret 513 Yesterday's News 514 Stone 515 Boulder 516 Pow Milk 517 Pow Milk Yogurt 518 Pow Milk Cheese 519 Glubberfish Filet 520 Rotten Food Next Page 521 Celest. Seed 522 Celest. Bud 523 Celestial Flower 524 Cloud 525 Salty Water 526 Salt 527 Lava 528 Hot Rock 529 Mt. Apple 530 Mt. Apple Vinegar 531 Mt. Apple Wine 532 Magna Mess-Up 533 Chronic Fatigue 534 Rotten Mt. Apple 535 Emperor Fruit 536 Emperor Meat 537 Well-Done Meat 538 Juwar 1 539 Juwar 2 540 Juwar 3 541 Juwar 4 Next Page 542 Nollin 1 543 Nollin 2 544 Mallo 1 545 Mallo 2 546 Bein 547 Rock Salt 548 Diadem Cloud 549 Pac-Man 550 Pac-Land 551 Pac-Mania 552 Chunk of Rubber 553 Hero's Pickax 554 Lava Lord's Skull 555 Sandfeeder Silk 556 Sparkling Snow 557 Nameless Flower 558 Pressed Flower 559 Bloodstained Crest 560 Diadem Royal Crest 561 Egg 562 Boiled Egg Next Page 563 Machina Oil 564 Gold Beetle Carapace 565 Gold Nugget 566 Adventure Novel 567 Naughty Novel 568 Dense Medical Tome 569 Read-to-Death Book 570 Chef-Prepared Meat 571 Empty Book 572 Pow Meat 573 Shaved Ice of Love 574 Portrait of Verus 575 Extreme Stress 576 Mound of Soot 577 Soot Soup 578 Withered Branch 579 Pretty Stone 580 Plain Old Shaved Ice 581 Dark Powder 582 Travel Log 583 Basic Medical Primer Next Page 584 Heartflask 1 585 Heartflask 2 586 Heartflask 3 587 Heartflask 4 588 Heartflask 5 589 Heartflask 2 Fake 590 Heartflask 3 Fake 591 Heartflask 4 Fake 592 Paramours' Secret 593 X 594 X 595 X 596 X 597 X 598 X 599 X 600 X 601 X 602 X 603 X 604 X Next Page 605 X 606 X 607 X 608 X 609 X 610 Stinging Antiseptic 611 Cottoncap Gauze 612 Fluella Cooties 613 Warm Cheers 614 Icy Jeers 615 Real-Deal Mask 616 Thornflower 617 Thornflower Nectar 618 Fluffy Pillow 619 Sandcap Spores 620 Love Syrup 621 Sandcaps 622 Machina Gas 623 Yesterbean Variant 624 Poor Joke 25 Phantasmagoria Next Page 626 Cottoncap Fruit 627 Machina Comm. 628 Heartenbrace 629 Sedna Papers 630 Holoholobird Plume 631 Celestial Branch 632 Fire Dagroot 633 Ice Dagroot 634 Lightning Dagroot 635 Dark Dagroot 636 Holy Dagroot 637 Black Dragon's Horn 638 Balmsand 639 Goopy Machina Oil 640 Foul Air 641 Fresh Air 642 Power Pellet 643 Light Powder 644 Trad. KM Cookie 645 Orig. KM Cookie 646 Lotus Leaf Next Page 647 Photosynth Lily 648 Freezing Rain 649 Oleflour 650 Gust Boulder 651 Yesterbean 652 Medic Kit 653 Gena's Pinion 654 Toy Sword 655 Dull Times 656 Gold Beetle Wallet 657 Hero License 658 Magnetite Waves 659 Good Times 660 Eau de Mouche 661 Holy Droplet 662 Terrible Song 663 Sweet Song 664 Heartbreaking Song 665 Flame Ice 666 Coliseum Dog Tags 667 Metal Device Next Page 668 Bomb Detonator 669 Rockfly Corpse 670 X 671 X 672 Royal Mirror 673 Sagi Poster 674 Milly Poster 675 Guillo Poster 676 Local Hero Sagi 677 Local Hero Milly 678 Local Hero Guillo 679 Woodfellah 680 Billowsmoke 681 Holoholo Fruit 682 Holoflower Nectar 683 Half-Baked G-thorne 684 G-thorne Storybook 685 G-thorne's Song 686 Tub-Time G-thorne 687 Floppy G-thorne 688 Fluffy G-thorne Next Page 689 Spring-Lord's Voice 690 Rainbow 691 Primordial Cactus 692 Ancient Mask 693 Stewed Mud Potatoes 694 Fire Moss 695 Pot. Celestial Flower 696 Pot. Heartenbrace 697 Pot. 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Get the emperor's residence layout good and memorized. Make a name for yourself on this one and it's a guaranteed promotion.

I don't need a rookie like you getting in my way, so watch out! We Dark Service soldiers are the Empire's very top elites, chosen by Lord Baelheit.

Our missions are way more important than your average soldier's. Well, guess I'll head to the lockers. There's no way this mission will work without a paramachina. These things will take a direct attack from the average soldier no problem, if they're well maintained.

Keep an eye on that piece of junk of yours, too, kid. Soon, Lord Baelheit will be named the new emperor of Alfard. Paramachina ... ... ... A well-used helmet sits inside this wooden chest. This supply shelf is currently lined with empty bottles. Sagi Alcohol? ...No, it couldn't be. Even a group like the Dark Service has its protocol. Guillo There's some kind of key card here. This... This is one of the cards with emergency override codes inscribed on them. Override Code A [1] Milly So this is what that person was talking about. Right, this is the last of them. Let's head back to the strategy room! Right. We've got to hurry up and gather the rest. Let's go! The water in this barrel has gone tepid. The stale water in this barrel must have been drawn quite some time ago. The room is illuminated by a near-blinding flame. This chest contains what look to be a soldier's personal effects. This is kind of private, so let's stop rummaging around. A detailed map of the Alfard Empire lies unfurled on the table. This damp, musty-smelling bed would definitely make for an itchy night's sleep. A Dark Serviceman lies sprawled out on the bed, sleeping like a rock. The sheets are still untucked from the last person to sleep here. I don't know how he can sleep in a place like this. I wonder what this faint red stain is... Electrical energy released into the surrounding air has condensed here in mushroom form. Í ä *ÊôŸh ?K© CÒ ‡‡òO —™ÆÍ ‡ßÖyÖ V1ÍÞn âÿ ô| 2 $r nÉuûZ Á.*@w ÆçöLç Á ˜  ½Ù¨ 4hë‰l Á ”†¬ O˜ÀÖ‰ Á¸î££ »O Ïó ÁÀÖè¿  (]¦ Uƒç¸Ê wxéž ¯¸ Ï ÁR–Äú ý›ú8 bÖÙ µ¬Kc ÒÑæ» üä@ãþ Á&–…è C û˜ Á¾Ðu ¨wÈ»@ Á¯ßÒx -¬cD Vu˜Þ_ \^…p V÷Uç ³çŽ¸ Á7ÝF ÊØÄJÝ ÙSoldier Didn't you hear that order? We've been called to an urgent meeting.

I'm heading to the strategy room. Out of the way. Dark Serviceman The Dark Service is the Empire's most advanced promachinated force.

We're keeping a low profile as the Dark Service for now, but not for long.

And all thanks to Lord Baelheit. So, you're the ex-Service spiriter who's got everyone talking.

Feh. Better hope we don't cross paths outside the Empire, kid... The bare necessities of daily life have been collected in this wooden chest. The room is illuminated by a near-blinding flame. The stale water in this barrel must have been drawn quite some time ago. Sagi The water here tastes terrible. You'd think they could do better. Hmm? There's something on this table. Override Code B [2] It's inscribed with an override code. We'll be needing this if we want to enter the paramachina lockers. Looks like we've gathered them all. Let's head back to the strategy room! We've got to hurry up and gather the rest. Milly, Guillo, , let's go! There's nothing on this table. This shelf for Servicemen's gear is currently empty. A copy of the Alfard Imperial Dark Service handbook has been set out here. Wow, come to think of it, I still haven't fully read this thing. Not that I have the time to now. A faint red stain marks this unkempt bed. The body heat of the soldier who last slept here still lingers. This bed is cold and stiff as a board. The moist sheets on this bed are only one reason not to sleep here. It's crazy to think I once slept here. It feels like a million years ago, looking back on it now. I'd try to catch a few more winks, if not for this meeting. I'd better hurry to the strategy room. Now is no time to be sleeping. Let's prepare for the mission and go! Milly Ick, what a damp bed! I'd like to see the face of the person that could sleep here. Wouldn't you, Sagi? Uh, y-yeah. Will ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "»ÿ9” mh ÕzÓ« ëL+3 ÌŒN pÖÑ É ýº ¾´ ÓÔ4x c9b o€Òj ~rŸ~Ó ¾_}} |¼Œc $Ó[S [ g/ a_V Š&Y Ë ¥Œºˆ ¬æâ— ÏZjÉ Ô¬Fp` Ïý(Û ýw?Ú Ï€³—¨ DÐ  ƒÊzDz ÌÈ ”½ #·Î( Qœ¡RJ Ï~ÜÇ ‹3^ß ê].— 8µ`àŒ ˆDark Serviceman The remote-controlled automata we call "paramachina" represent the best of imperial technology.

And we Dark Servicemen are the only ones in all the Empire who get to use them. That's right, everything will be fine, just as long as we follow Lord Baelheit! To think of the wealth and convenience promachination has afforded us...

With Lord Baelheit at the helm of the movement, things have only gotten better. He's a visionary. Those speeches earlier sure made it obvious who's cut out to be emperor.

Lord Baelheit is the candidate to vote for. He's a visionary. Paramachina ... ... ... This barrel's lid is tightly sealed. It appears to be empty. Boxes of unused supplies have been carelessly stacked in a pile. There's nothing on this table. This hanging satchel holds a variety of food items. Milly There's something caught on this bag. Override Code C [0] Guillo There's a number written on it. Sagi Right. This must be an override code. OK, this is the last of them. Let's head back to the strategy room! Right. We've got to hurry up and gather the rest. Let's go! The bare necessities of daily life have been collected in this chest. An imperial flag has been carelessly cast over the top of this shelf. The room is illuminated by a near-blinding flame. This manual details the inner workings of paramachina. This is way too confusing... Who needs a manual, anyway, when they work fine by themselves? A document entitled "The Seizure of Azha, Proposal II" has been left here. This bed's sheets are stained—probably because they've never been aired out. Leather Vest ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Y10¦Ñ ð ˆ ä>† *!§Äo 1Ëÿ£ ;¡­” @ÞiÆ ;Kµ s-[O„ **0ý {=ŒùÖ ;ÚØIÅ „bµ à˜ ¥—€ ;„η ÏÚ4D cl Û;…¯1 ;6þÈÇ æÃŽW[ *ËÚa› 1Âlÿ òu >÷ ùÌ0I¥ å ±º ¯{Ík òq6ŸY b»J¶ 7 ª¨  Pòí :9IT J@¦. :Ôæc ˜-§œ/ :‡) 9k£ÿM :p|^F Úy9n% :!àü\ )&•«Ý p`m_ |͵ÑF ‹$€à *ó>“ 1Щ ½‹7Ž ã,f:ç *°‚ 1šÙ.g ;¬ÙJ +Õ(¬… ò„× R¡fN ¸Þ]¦ ;'ea ÷àg ÷ .2Ã_ j¯O€, ”(d±a ¶z ;V‰„j €e¿K ;b•B VpöeM ¡=Ò¦Ý Í\õb­ B—Á :Ó%®E ;m—•T wùà ;987¥ ·ñÌ- ÊÔ ƒZ FØy¡ 囥ÖV ;ú3^Ë Œdä‰ ;›®(¸ _¤ L žU#´” ظ°Š رƒ¶ XD$ƒ ;‚Le+ šQ¼ ;„ÓöÉ GkæD Ø:a [Milly Ah! Look there, it's that child! Savyna ...... Sagi What in the world could she be doing down here? Ah!! !! She's in danger! We've got to—!! There's no time! We'll never make it!! ......!! ......! Guillo!! Guillo If you feel you have something you need to carry on, then go. Find your path in that.

Just never forget. Death will never be far from your side for as long as you walk it.

The risk of your own death, and the death of all those you come into contact with is always there. Guillo! I can't believe you'd say something like that to a child! I wouldn't, if she really were a child.

This girl came here of her own volition. She's responsible for her own fate—that's why I said what I did. Ugh! I don't understand you at all, you crazy dingbat! Dark Serviceman The assassination of Emperor Olgan... This country is in for some changes. A paramachina's functionality increases according to the skill of its user.

With you and that oddball paramachina, I wouldn't get my hopes too high. Paramachina's functionality increases according to the skill of their user.

With you and that oddball paramachina, I wouldn't get my hopes too high. I don't know about this spiriter hype, but I know I don't like pip-squeaks. Oh, man... I thought I could catch a nap, but these beds are nasty! Paramachina ... ... ... A paramachina lies upon the ground here, incapacitated by a single blow from Guillo. It's dangerous here. Come follow us, and we'll take you out of here. ...Is she planning on staying here? I'm sure she had some intentions of her own, coming to a place like this. Let's leave her to them. Spare Dark Service accoutrements lie set out on this shelf. Am I really going to have to wear this from now on? The room is illuminated by a near-blinding flame. This box's contents have been removed. There's nothing on this table. This appears to be a closet for rifles. The scent of gunpowder fills the surrounding air. I don't think I'll ever get used to sleeping next to artillery. It's amazing how these guys can sleep with guns right by their pillows. The water in this barrel has gone tepid. A map labeled "Diadem" lies unfurled on the table. A map labeled "Anuenue" lies unfurled on the table. A manual entitled "Promachination Procedures" rests here. Promachination, all for this... Just what is Baelheit after? Hmm? This is... Override Code D [9] This number, it's part of the override code. Right, this is the last of them. Let's head back to the strategy room! Right. We've got to hurry up and gather the rest. Let's go! A map labeled "Sadal Suud" lies unfurled on the table. A sticky mattress rests on this bed frame. ZZZzzz... He's sleeping like the dead. Let's let him rest. He's out cold... This bed is overgrown with mushrooms made of condensed ambient electricity. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‰z³Øµ íÉùÖ Y%靰 ^Q¹Êu ‘$tƒ¨ ¡·ÐöŒ ‘Žå¿ ƒžc ‘RÕ ‡R|²q ‘Ÿ½\x þ‘—¿ ‘Ê‘)µ LÞæÁw ‘Í% tã¥%¾ ‘·: ­2ÝÕ %‹Íò† 1‹4êâ %̪vó 1øyÇX %D : 1¶ÉÉ @£WªÌ Y¼ý+ “g8O„ É|ýY ÀEË iïž2 B¨æƒ ͱ å+ cœT° eöÿ“£ Ÿ„T ÂCµA  ¤ÔLU lŽ:ß’ ©€Ä.Á 2‡ âä¥î `Œ€I JàyôÑ ŸYã= €à½„q Æ6 ž‹  }@âå A-'˜í Áê, “ŒÆx€ Y­8P ñ7Å þÙPZ M8¦ [P-Ž" œÃcÉâ Åz"• Y¯ÙÌQ ¼0Ig Y5©Š PnË7á lmÒŽ¢ l1P'¢ ¦ŒfÁ— YŸçzq XÜÝ@ Y¸³Žc ²GP·7 Ys2|+ ±Á½Ã [Ϥ… j´œðý wZ7 û ƒ ˆ3 ›3¨ÑÉ  ©O®~ wâîÎá ½· ØP¶ ßYQ7 w9a= :3P wä +š räô¥ °Òr®á ¶[s.­ w…'® Ö{ßÊ# ØèVÊ^  \˜Jñ ›÷¢²j KÂ"Yê wµôÀ ƒ°áN ›í3ÙY s0‘×Ê wË! ƒ. |ÿ ›@M¤Ž ©›_ˆ ØêK í>À}Ö w†éŒF ‚Š¥ Ø↠%¤gBü ب<ƒ múŠÇŠ ¤Hóé ¤:´» ›SPr Ø»ÿª °%Ñ +—q ¦ Ø'Î c Ãh« › FÂ+ y¼õp Ø #¤= ÊîhÛQ °Êˆ üȶù ›ú%sü G²™s °‰ØjW ^dG ; Ø©„eþ qº>/Ì › UºÌ ,EÕiÏ Ø¯NÒ$ rö¤ù; ›C7.7 D<¯Á» ›ë; ¾ „C/ÕŽ ›+ê „An automaton unlike any of the other paramachina has been stored away in this locker. Sagi All right, . Time for us to get ready, too. Dark Serviceman Hmmm. Looks like it's in good shape.

At this rate, I'll rack up dozens of people this mission... Hee heh heh... Move out to the target destination as soon as your paramachina is ready. Try not to be late this time. With one of these paramachina in tow, no mission is impossible.

Not even the assassination of the emperor. Damn, I'm late!

Whaddya want? I'm in a hurry here, don't bug me! Where did my paramachina get off to? All paramachina are currently undergoing maintenance. So, what do you think of my paramachina?

What a great partner. This thing is my ticket to fame and fortune. Paramachina ... ... ... A paramachina lies collapsed on the floor. All activity appears to have ceased. What could have caused the paramachina to rampage. It appears to be a storage locker, but you can't see inside it right now. There appears to be something inside, but the lowered shutter blocks your view. Strange machines stand in a row. This container's contents are hidden behind an iron shutter. The paramachina stored in this locker has already been withdrawn. Paramachina are stored with their bodies folded compactly within these lockers. These lockers house the automata known as paramachina. This locker is currently empty. A folded automaton can be seen floating in the light of this locker. This is one of the paramachina lockers, though its contents are obscured by the heavy shutter. This paramachina locker is emitting a low mechanical hum. Devices for storing paramachina form a neat row here. This paramachina locker is currently empty. Nothing is currently being stored within this locker. A dim light bleakly illuminates this empty locker. The paramachina stowed in this container has already been removed. A dull hum emanates from behind this locker's shutter. This is the paramachina locker that previously housed Guillo. This paramachina locker's shutter is open, exposing its barren contents. Milly What are these, exactly? What is this place? These are the storage lockers for paramachina. Guillo was in one of these, too. Wow. I'm surprised you could stand being all crammed up in there. A disheveled pile of oily rags have been left atop this desk. This bouquet has withered completely. A sheet of paper entitled "About Paramachina" rests here. No time to be reading this now. Let's hurry upstairs to the strategy room. Should we read it, ? Let's read it No need right now The humanoid weapons known as "paramachina" were developed under the orders of Baelheit,

Lord Commander of the Machina Vanguard.

Paramachina have no independent functionality, and act only on orders from a human partner.

Their principal battle modus involves combined attacks with the user.

At present they are used exclusively by the Dark Service. Details of their construction remain top secret. Humanoid weapons... Guillo and the paramachina may look the same, but that's about it. You're right. We'd better get ready for the mission instead of messing around with this. You're right. We'd better move along instead of messing around with this. Pegasus Anklet Sigil Summon Paramachina ——DO NOT INTERFERE—— Sagi That paramachina spoke... ——WHY DO YOU NOT OBEY—— Guillo To think a machina puppet would speak its mind... Just what is it trying to accomplish? ——RECENT UPGRADES HAVE GRANTED ME TREMENDOUS POWER—— ——FROM NOW ON, I WILL CONTROL YOU LOW-PERFORMANCE HUMANS—— Milly Can it really understand us? ——HUMANS WHO DO NOT OBEY WILL BE EXTERMINATED—— It looks like we won't be doing much talking right now anyway. Here it comes! Be careful, you two!! We're finishing it this time! Let's go, everyone!! Let's take it down, once and for all! Here we go, Milly, Guillo! Stay sharp! Here it comes again!! ——EXTERMINATE—— It looks as if taking that one down would put an end to all of this. What do you think? Do we charge in and take it out? Let's go! Let's pull back Yeah. We have to end this before there are any more casualties. We're going in! You're right. Too many people have suffered already. Then let's begin!! No, we should pull back and regain our footing first. We'll have to be ready. All right! We're within striking distance now. Get ready, Sagi, Milliarde!! This is the last of them! Let's end this!! Right, here we go!! It's stopped... It seems that last paramachina was creating other self-aware cohorts here.

I'd say there's little chance now that the rampaging paramachina will multiply and attack the city. Paramachina going berserk... Just how did this whole thing happen? That soldier said something about them going haywire after being upgraded with some new chip.

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We Dark Servicemen will finally have our day in the sun! Move out! Lord Baelheit's plans are flawless, and there's nothing you can do to interfere.

I suggest you try to enjoy life until Lord Baelheit becomes the new emperor. Newcomer! I saw you and that woman talking.

Why do she and the captain look out for a kid like you anyway? Hey, rookie! Looks like you've been having a hell of a time.

I dunno about any spiriter mumbo jumbo—you're catching all that flak for being such an upstart. Paramachina ... ... ... Move it, newcomer! Fetch that water, now! Hey, punk. Just how long are you going to make us wait? Excited you got picked for a REAL mission? Eh, Mr. Rising Star? Uh-oh, kid! You'll be in trouble if you don't get that water soon! That woman...always acting all high and mighty. ...Pfft. Menial chores like these suit you perfectly. A newcomer like you shouldn't even be allowed to set foot in this room. Did you just... Hey man, not in here! ...... Get outta here. Hey! Get in formation already! First you're late, then you won't fall into formation. It gets better by the second. Any mission ordered by Lord Baelheit has to be in the Empire's best interest. Fall in already, will you? Who cares if it's the middle of the night? Lord Baelheit needs us. Right, then. Who do we get to kill this time? Heh heh heh... Don't panic. A fire of that size should be easy to put out. I'm ready to risk my life if Lord Baelheit wills it. That's my duty as a Dark Serviceman. Paramachina...and blank magnus, too. They don't skimp on the Code S missions, huh? Between that spiriter before, and now this Giacomo kid, I don't get the captain these days. I guess he figures we should use anybody we can, no? Don't panic over something like this. Deal with it calmly and quickly, like the captain would. You must be that rookie...

Hmph, whatever. Just hurry up and get in line. A hit on the emperor... If it works, the Dark Service will be the emperor's personal guard.

Heh... Hee hee hee, heh... They say that new kid—Giacomo, I think he's called—is running missions all over the place. Yeah, supposedly he's pretty tough... And at his age! Who knows how much of that is rumor, though?

I guess his lust for power caught the captain's eye. Woman Operator This thing'll be out of commission for a while... The captain is waiting. Report to your position at once. This panel is really starting to show its age. I wouldn't be surprised if it went up in smoke at any second. H-Help! The door to the locker room can be opened from this control panel.

Its operation requires an override code, made up of four digits, each hidden in a different room. Sagi Got it. We need to bring the override codes from four different rooms back here. Please... You've got to stop the paramachina. I see... You've destroyed the paramachina in the locker room...

Thanks... Just what went wrong, I wonder... The blueprint of a large building lies spread out here. So, this must be the floorplan for the emperor's residence.

So the Dark Service can even get ahold of something like this. You have to admire their thoroughness... The blueprint of an enormous building lies spread out here. Wh-What on earth is this?! Does this mean a building this giant exists somewhere in the Empire? Hmm? There's something under the blueprint. Magnus Pack Coupon It lists the purpose and protocols of the Alfard Imperial Dark Service. No time to be reading this now. Let's hurry up and get in place. Shall we read it, ? Let's read it No, that's OK You're right. It makes no difference to us what sort of organization this is. -The Alfard Imperial Dark Service- Protocol and Mission Statement

The Dark Service is a special force assembled to facilitate Lord Baelheit's agenda of promachination.

It operates under Lord Baelheit's command, beyond the influence of the quaestor and other bodies.

Any order given by Lord Baelheit is to be executed immediately, regardless of Imperial code of law. A secret force of imperial elites acting exclusively on direct orders from Baelheit... Well, it makes no difference to us what sort of organization this is. Complete the mission and get paid. For the sake of the folks back home, let's just focus on that for now. A flag bearing the imperial crest hangs from the wall. Documents detailing a variety of missions have been tacked up on the wall. Assassinations of officials, bombings...there's not a clean one in the bunch. I guess it's to be expected here. Spare helmets and rifles have been stored away in this wooden crate. Who knows how long ago the stale water in this barrel was drawn. This mechanical panel is covered with control switches. The locker room door has already been unlocked. The locker room door has already been unlocked.

For now, let's head on to the lockers! We've got to stop the paramachina! Are we...saved? Jupiter Sword Ravensbrood Dark Serviceman Magnus are what you get when you tap the essence of something and store it in the form of a card.

The essence itself is known as a "magna essence." You use blank magnus like this one to store magna essences. They're the latest gear—designed by an imperial engineer, no less—so naturally, they're easy to use.

Just inspect whatever you want to store.

You can take its magna essence with you, as long as you have a blank magnus free.

To use a magna essence, just inspect the spot where you want to use it.

And to give one to another person, just talk to the party in question.

If they need something you have, your magnus will be called up.

Then all you do is tilt the C Stick to select a magnus, and press the A Button to confirm your choice.

You're also free to throw magna essences away.

Once the magna essence is released, you're left with a blank magnus again.

To release a magna essence, first tilt the C Stick to call up your magnus.

Select the unwanted magna essence, then press the X Button.

During your mission, store the magnus you need, and dump the magnus you don't.

You're not a true Dark Serviceman unless you can discern the useful from the useless. So, how do you feel? Confident that you understand how to use blank magnus now? Got it One more time? Sagi Yes, I understand now. Sorry, think you could explain that again? All right, then. Let me explain. They usually save magnalogy training for more seasoned men.

There's a lot to explain... Think you can follow along, newcomer? Of course I'm not so sure I'll be fine. I'm not an idiot. Um... I'm not so sure. Heh, figures. Come by later if you decide you're ready for a lesson. Everyone's been issued eight blank magnus. Here's your share. Obtained 8 blank magnus! You clear on how to use these? Not really... Crystal clear Um... Would you mind explaining it to me? Ahh, that's right, you're the new guy. All right, head to the lockers, pick up your paramachina, and proceed to the— Operator T-The control panel's on fire! Captain of the Dark Service Somebody get some water over here! Now's your chance, kid. Store some water from that barrel, and use it to put out the fire. Quickly, now! Smart use of quest magnus is the key to success on any mission.

There's more to it than just storing and releasing magna essences, but you'll learn about that as you go. I have one last thing to give you. Take it along in magnus form. What?! It looks like you don't have any blank magnus free.

There will be times like these, when someone wants you to take a magnus.

Try and keep a blank magnus or two empty for just such an occasion. To make room, you'll have to release one of your magna essences.

It's easy. Just tilt the C Stick to call up your magnus and select a magna essence you don't need.

Then, press the X Button. Got all that? Good, then make some room. And be quick about it! Right. Looks like you've made space. Now, take this. Obtained the magna essence Travel Log! Use it to record mission progress and objectives as you go, so you can refer back to them later.

All right, on your way. Hmm? You still don't have any blank magnus free.

At this rate, it'll be decades before you master the use of quest magnus! To make space, tilt the C Stick to call up your magnus and select a magna essence you don't need.

Then, press the X Button. A fierce blaze has engulfed the mechanical panel. C'mon, quick! Get some water over here! Hurry up and douse it with that water! Whew, thanks. Take this for helping me out. Herb What are you waiting for? Get some water and put out the fire. Come on... Don't tell me you've forgotten how to use quest magnus? I remember Remind me again It's OK, I've got it. Really? Then hurry up and put the fire out with some water from that barrel. Sorry, can you tell me just one more time? Good, then hurry up and store some water from that barrel to put out the fire. Hmm? Oh, you're that... I'm glad to see you managed to survive. With as awkward as you were with blank magnus, I wasn't sure...

Of course, as a member of the Dark Service, that last comment was off the record. Milly This guy actually seems to be a nice person. Hmm, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before, too, missy...

Well, no matter. I'll honor your determination in coming back here with another lesson on blank magnus, if you'd like. What is it? Did you want me to explain how to use blank magnus? I sure do Not really Yes, if you don't mind. Thanks, but I've got it. In that case, we're done here. Sagi Ungh... It's no use. Let's fall back for now. Dark Serviceman Are we...saved? What's going on here?!

Paramachina...attacking Servicemen?! I'm not going to sit here taking orders from some machine any more... !! I-I'm done for... Guillo Sagi, what's the plan? Help them! Let's get out of here Right! We can't just sit here and watch them die! Stop!! Rrgh! All right...we'll pull back for now. Hang in there! What the hell happened here?! The paramachina...enhancement chips. They arrived...the other day...

When we installed them...the paramachina started acting...on their own... On their own? The new smart paramachina went from not taking our orders to ordering us around in no time.

Those who didn't obey were killed... The paramachina were preparing to invade Mintaka with the survivors. Milly An invasion?! You really mean to say that the paramachina began issuing orders to humans? They took over the locker room. They're creating more and more self-aware paramachina in there...

Please, you've got to get into the locker room and stop them... Destroy them. The paramachina may be using that enhancement chip to make more of their kind in the locker room. Right. We can't just sit by and let it happen. All right. Let's head for that locker room, fast. W-Wait... The entrance to the locker room will have been locked by now. That lock can be released using the panel beside the screen over there, but...

They've probably changed the authorization code... In order to disable that authorization code, you'll need to find and assemble the override code...

You'll find one piece of the override code in each room here. You just have to search for them... Got it. We need to bring the override codes from four different rooms back here. Guillo, Milly, , let's hurry! Pant...pant... Have you found...the override codes? Yes, I got one from each room. Good... Now you just need...to input the code... Use that control panel... Enter each digit from A to D, and you should get access. Enter each digit from A to D into that control panel, and you should get access. OK, I just have to enter the numbers from each of the codes in order from A to D, right? , let's double check those numbers in our Valuables list before inputting the code. This mechanical panel is covered with control switches. -PASSWORD-

The system has been locked down. Further operation requires the input of an override code. It looks like we'll have to input an override code before we can use it. Well, ? Enter the code Leave it alone All right, let's try entering that code. Override Code A: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Override Code B: Override Code C: Override Code D: -ACCESS GRANTED- Override code accepted. We're in! Now we can disable that lock. Let's shut down that crestwall and take back the locker room! Right. I'm shutting the crestwall down now. -ACCESS DENIED- The override code you have entered is incorrect. It's no good... Looks like we can't just use trial and error. Let's focus on finding those override codes. Let's take another look at our Valuables list and memorize those override code numbers. Right, let's not mess with this for now. It looks like we have no choice but to find those override codes and input them here.

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You!! You're that spiriter kid! Why would you come waltzing back here? I thought you were... Ahem. Now is an important juncture for Lord Baelheit.

We wouldn't want to make waves within the Empire. You're free to do as you please. Huh? You mean I can go in? Guillo It sounds as though that Verus person has already pulled some strings for us. Now that Lord Baelheit is emperor, I don't care if you're one of Verus's men or not! If you don't want to end your days here and now, you'll get out immediately. It appears that having Verus in our corner doesn't mean much anymore. We can't take everyone in HQ on at the same time. Let's pull back for the time being. What in the... What's happened here? Unh... That man sounds like he's still alive! Hang in there! What the hell has happened here?! Ungh...

Paramachina...rampage... ...... He's gone. Milly Sagi! Look over there!! Paramachina ... ... ... D-Damn it!! What... What was that?! Those soldiers... They looked terrified as they came at us. ...And it almost looked like that paramachina was giving them orders.

In any case, let's follow them! Sagi, wait! It's too dangerous to just dive in without knowing the situation.

First let's look around in the room that paramachina went into. Just where the hell are you off to? You're not permitted to leave HQ except on missions. Get back inside! The use of paramachina has been approved for this mission. Head to the lockers before you go. Most of the troops have already left, including the captain. Move out, and be quick about it! Now is an important juncture for Lord Baelheit.

We wouldn't want to make waves within the Empire. You're free to do as you please. The strategy room is just ahead.

The other men are already there. You're the last of the bunch. Make it snappy! I hear this mission is Code S.

Heh heh, try not to embarrass yourself too badly, kid. Should I fill my blank magnus with fire, or with water...?

Just carrying around certain quest magnus can affect you in battle.

You should bolster your elemental defense according to the foes you'll be facing...but that's the tricky part.. Did you see who got called to that meeting? Yeah, most of them were vice-captains. It must be a pretty big mission. It seems like this mission is a pretty important one. Damn. I hope I get to go on a big mission to serve Lord Baelheit soon. Preparation is the key to success. Try to be ready so you don't slow the rest of us down. Promachination has reached phase two. Now our real mission as Dark Servicemen begins. Captain of the Dark Service You brought your own paramachina, right?

The paramachina lockers are downstairs at the far left. Be sure to prepare thoroughly. This is a paramachina, isn't it? Will it attack? Unlike Guillo here, paramachina can't talk, and they won't act unless given a direct order. Wow, is it too late to trade the dingbat in for one? Damn! Don't let it go to your head! Whoever said the weakest fools curse loudest was right. That's enough, Guillo. Let's go easy on them. Enough! Get out of here! Next, we're headed for Diadem's— In Sadal Suud, there's a— Our target is Anuenue's— She's in Hassaleh, so— The fortress is almost— What did you hear?! Everything Nothing It's your own fault for talking about it out in the open like this. Tch! You're dead! Dammit! As usual, that was pathetic. Not all the Empire's soldiers are pushovers, though. We'd better pick our fights carefully. Anyway, if what they said is true... Baelheit is up to something. I didn't hear a thing. ...Fine, just get lost. This is no place for people like you. ...Dammit! A Dark Serviceman lies fallen here, body riddled with bullet holes. He doesn't appear to be breathing. A Dark Serviceman's cadaver lies here. These wounds are brutal. I doubt they could have been made by a human. That's odd... This fire is out. The stale water in this barrel must have been drawn quite some time ago. This paramachina has ceased function. OK, we're all ready. Let's head to the emperor's residence! Let's go! Hold it Great! , Guillo, let's do this! What's the matter, ? Forget something? Dark Serviceman Hey! New guy! Perfect timing! Come here a second. Hey, new guy! You came at the perfect time! All right, that's my man. Sagi I've got a bad feeling about this... You're Sagi, right? The new recruit? I'm not a member of the Dark Service anymore. Uh-huh... Then why are you here? Never mind that. You came at the perfect time. See, too many men took the magna essence of the torches when getting ready. Now they've all gone out! So, the captain just came by and told me to relight them all using some fire.

The problem is, all of my blank magnus are filled with water.

So, standard operating procedure says it's your responsibility to take over. Standard... Wait, why me?! Oh, simmer down. These kinds of jobs always go to the new guy! And I'm trying to tell you that I'm not a member of the Dark Service anymore... Look, I'll give you something nice when you're done, OK? Eh... What do you think, ? Let's do it There's no time OK, fine. I'll do it. Hey hey! 'Atta boy. What a decent guy! I've got a mission of my own here! Do it yourself! Aww, come on! This is a critical mission too!! Why should I have to when I'm not even a serviceman?! Do it yourself! Aww, come on! Just because you quit doesn't mean I don't still outrank you here! If you face the torches and use a flame magna essence, that should do the trick.

There are four torches in total. Report back once you've got them all. I'm counting on you! ...... Looks like we got stuck doing it after all. Oh, that's right—you can get the flames you need to relight the torches from any of the room lights. Well, you done yet? No, not quite... Come on! This size mission should be a snap! "Mission"? This is menial labor. I oughta just leave and let him take the heat... Oh! New guy! What happened to your mission relighting all the torches? Er... Well, uh... How long is it going to take? This size mission should be a snap! You DO know that I'm not in the Service anymore...right? I finished relighting them all. Oh, great! That was faster than I thought. Ahh, thanks for your hard work. Well then, here's your reward. You've earned it! Magnus Pack Coupon What's this? Don't tell me you've never heard of magnus pack coupons before?

Man, what rock have you been living under? If you bring this to a shop, they'll exchange it for a whole pack of magnus.

You'll get a set of 10, and there's talk that sometimes rare magnus are mixed in there, too. But never mind that. Is it OK for you to still be hanging around here? Oh no, the mission! The captain's scary when he's mad. Uh...what? Whose fault is it I'm running late? That captain is one mean customer. If you don't want to get hurt, you'll watch yourself around him.

Well, be careful, kid. The torch is lit. The torch is out. It looks like we could use a flame magnus to relight this torch. OK, it's lit. That leaves %d to go. All right, that's the last of them. ...... Should we report back that we're done, ? Well, we may as well report back that we're done, huh, ? Using this here isn't going to do anything. We need to bring a flame from somewhere to relight this. "Mission" complete. ...Let's go. Let's go. We have to stop the paramachina rampage! Let's move. We have to get to the bottom of this! He's taken slugs to the gut. Looking at this blood loss, it's doubtful he's alive. Milly This is terrible... Guillo Sagi, he's holding onto something. This is... It's his travel log. There's something stuck in between the last pages. Should we take a look, ? One of the pages has been bookmarked. Should we take a look, ? Let's read it We shouldn't peep This specially marked page makes me curious, too. What do you suppose it is? This is the only page that was really filled in carefully. I wonder what it says. That spiriter kid, Sagi, came in as a new recruit the other day, and the others are really laying into him.

It reminds me of when I first got here. I guess it's because we both come from the boonies originally.

I'm not going to make a big show of it, but maybe I'll give him a little errand and some encouragement.

That's right, those torches in the hallway needed to be relit.

If I make him take care of that, nobody will question me giving this coupon to him afterwards. A magnus pack coupon has been tucked away between these pages. ...... This soldier was looking out for you, Sagi... He was planning on giving that paper to you. How about taking it? Now, wait just a minute, Guillo! He was going to give it to me as a reward for helping him out with those torches.

...I have to keep my side of this bargain, too. Sagi... Let's go. I'm lighting those torches before taking this. Well... It's a little late to report back, but... Let's go. We're stopping these paramachina! You're right. Let's leave it in peace. He's taken slugs to the gut. Looking at this blood loss, it's doubtful he's alive. He's holding a travel log. A magnus pack coupon has been tucked away between the travel log's pages. I'm still not worthy of taking this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  p `¬ E¼ø )£‹A ¢wy4 9Ø°8 G®v3 Me/´û èTê ¨ä{µ« G/B ù¾¼ !€±‹R (n¦1S fQK ZÜÓ °’(ð² À<…§ü °þ”N+ œ” °*0Ð VGž è °bK¼ µáú °Þͽ! KÓËeL °¿ËᏠ“:IÃi °¦Šú )öY ú °£ŽVÕ ¸Ü²¥D °4×/f ‹-á G= #vÆDÈ |Lf¡ f«·· ÕšNŸ Âшa3 ° jÁ çM«¦ g¾± ;3¥© °±q±L gïôÂÑ Ëk½ ²–zh °‡aô Û:¥ ê“ã‹‹ öb>ó °æ>4 ‰D‘¯ °~À¥T tÿn' 0·mS ¯_›© °¶Ýr íÝÔ~· êÍ—v ö–“ °=äîŠ Ghª³Æ °ŒõŸ† ¶´kšÌ °ù4/ÿ /r:ý" êª&­« öDk& JòÞ›Ú w2i ´ ÊMÜðS _;˜Š O½ÁX PFr}x Hæ¿Ž ˜ËNSÖ w¡øV ˜ÎG@ °©EÏü »3eëá °›õ @ ç¼_å EAòò‹ Uk(X4 E “h¶ fPt E»¥³M JÉ? E®…• ¼h‹e ÙAca™ Þ²ñ²O E±û4Û S6ê ÙÙ7 .KrºÙ Eߨ=| _¢j EhñèV ƒzΘ EFhE µx*x4 EDÆÙ û k³ Eìi» ÓÙk„ó Ùàãj %["Ä Eÿ‹ôi NÛ­Ê E¹QÂ0 ¢oà|H Ùù\§ bÀ3 ^ EQt]š ˜ŠLAi E^¢] ;ïÙ ÙV·› ö ˆ E2Ô¾¥ 2 bn Ù?ñBq bÉ¡x Evkú ·¦.€Y Ù‚Ë- |Õ§ ET·Ëw ÎÑa# Ùˆõ¸ [¾4[ ٯƜÀ —ïysª Eì]re º„å¥å E¾‘t9 èßd E®«¡q  íŸ ?àVÄ# Ù5¸~¯ YŸg EXt=- iA@Ñ E–rgj çGB Ewûq ƒäà Ù7ü`³ ç„=Ö{ E;üë þ¤`Å‹ ÙÞñpd $ñ+¡… Eqad VKôŠŒ Ýa‡!- ٍQcN ù6è„… ÙhhÓ<  jÀl Y÷_$j ÙªœqÁ Ù{©²9 €Ëzã ٝx~ §ÏÿP Ùîd ÞU~Y¾ Ù`p¼ t‚v Ù{† MkõO& ÙYƲP j¸A˜ ?šÊ÷N Ù+WÏ §~Bpú Ùñ)¹Þ ·««¶† Ùiƒ¾´ í ‰[Ì "×}¾¹ xŒKq‹ ~ðj! •Ê é° œŒP½  ÙA|š  ÂaQP€ Ù¹õ å£w*- ÙÓÙ:ê 8¡.c4 ~#Þ^K ~! Ùóº2Ô ¸˜2€ä ِm aàƒ  ]öØ}â ]èœ’Ä ÙÞžÀß ¦GÝ‘ xsGÞ °@”Ï2 •Éhxñ á§MÀ Ù4² &Ë‚ÂD ÙûÆ¾ JÅÔP xQÐ7 ØlùüL ÙwQ² ãX€ŽÀ ÙëOû{ F1§ •O¡H Tú,1 •oay íEî&« Ù$) ƒ`ËÉ ­N8¿ 2¹ Ùé¹Åm rXò*Ü ÙüÙõä ¦·ìs= xóòZ °ŠšyÏ ÙšƒL §»üè+ ÙÞð ·O™‰5 •ÃøS íSagi Huh?! That girl... I'm sure she was the one with Shanath... Milly You're right. Savyna, I think it was.

What is she doing in a place like this?! Is she alone here at the Dark Service headquarters? And at a time like this?! She's in danger. Let's go after her. Guillo It looks like she's not the only on in danger. If we don't do something about the locker room soon, there will be no end to them! Dark Serviceman They've called an emergency summons. Head up to the strategy room, pronto! Once you're prepared for battle, move out to the target destination! HQ has gotten awfully quiet, now that people are being sent all over the place on missions. Why the hell were you called for the emergency meeting while I'm stuck here on lookout duty?

I don't like it. Hurry up, get out of my sight! A rookie kid on a Code S mission? Try to keep it together out there. I've finally been allowed to go on a Code A mission.

It's because of my dedication to Lord Baelheit. Like you'd know anything about that. So I hear you had a paramachina even before joining up with the Dark Service.

Uh-huh. I'd like to see this "paramachina" of yours. This paramachina looks sort of different from the imperial models... Where did you dig it up? ...... This man looks positively miserable... He's just staring at those rotting mountain apples. Let's talk to him It's not our concern Yeah, I wonder what his story is? ......?!

Wh-Who are you people? How long have you been standing there?! What's with you and the mountain apples? N-Nothing!

You're not even a Serviceman. Just get out of here! Yeah, it's got nothing to do with us. Keep moving... Paramachina ... ... ... The target is the emperor's residence.

Knowing Olgan, it'll be well-guarded, but we have paramachina. You've sure got brass assassinating Emperor Olgan, kid. It wasn't like that! That was supposed to be our mission!! I don't know what you're talking about...but if I were you, I'd stop talking about it. The paramachina lockers are just ahead.

Did you come to pick up that oddball paramachina of yours? The paramachina locker room is just ahead.

Once you're done preparing you should get a move on and head out. Outta my way, move it! This giant pipe is emitting a low rumble. The stale water in this barrel must have been drawn quite some time ago. Boxes of unused supplies have been carelessly stacked in a pile. The barrel is overflowing with rotting mountain apples. Ugh! One step closer and I think I might pass out from the stench... That's odd... This fire is out. Hey! That's the paramachina locker room! If you're one of the men called to the meeting, then get yer tail up to the strategy room! Dark Serviceman Hey! New guy! Perfect timing! Come here a second. Hey, new guy! You came at the perfect time! All right, that's my man. Sagi I've got a bad feeling about this... You're Sagi, right? The new recruit? I'm not a member of the Dark Service anymore. Uh-huh... Then why are you here? Never mind that. You came at the perfect time. See, too many men took the magna essence of the torches when getting ready. Now they've all gone out! So, the captain just came by and told me to relight them all using some fire.

The problem is, all of my blank magnus are filled with water.

So, standard operating procedure says it's your responsibility to take over. Standard... Wait, why me?! Oh, simmer down. These kinds of jobs always go to the new guy! And I'm trying to tell you that I'm not a member of the Dark Service anymore... Look, I'll give you something nice when you're done, OK? Eh... What do you think, ? Let's do it There's no time OK, fine. I'll do it. Hey hey! 'Atta boy. What a decent guy! I've got a mission of my own here! Do it yourself! Aww, come on! This is a critical mission too!! Why should I have to when I'm not even a serviceman?! Do it yourself! Aww, come on! Just because you quit doesn't mean I don't still outrank you here! If you face the torches and use a flame magna essence, that should do the trick.

There are four torches in total. Report back once you've got them all. I'm counting on you! ...... Looks like we got stuck doing it after all. Oh, that's right—you can get the flames you need to relight the torches from any of the room lights. Well, you done yet? No, not quite... Come on! This size mission should be a snap! "Mission"? This is menial labor. I oughta just leave and let him take the heat... Oh! New guy! What happened to your mission relighting all the torches? Er... Well, uh... How long is it going to take? This size mission should be a snap! You DO know that I'm not in the Service anymore...right? I finished relighting them all. Oh, great! That was faster than I thought. Ahh, thanks for your hard work. Well then, here's your reward. You've earned it! Magnus Pack Coupon What's this? Don't tell me you've never heard of magnus pack coupons before?

Man, what rock have you been living under? If you bring this to a shop, they'll exchange it for a whole pack of magnus.

You'll get a set of 10, and there's talk that sometimes rare magnus are mixed in there, too. But never mind that. Is it OK for you to still be hanging around here? Oh no, the mission! The captain's scary when he's mad. Uh...what? Whose fault is it I'm running late? That captain is one mean customer. If you don't want to get hurt, you'll watch yourself around him.

Well, be careful, kid. The torch is lit. The torch is out. It looks like we could use a flame magnus to relight this torch. OK, it's lit. That leaves %d to go. All right, that's the last of them. ...... Should we report back that we're done, ? Well, we may as well report back that we're done, huh, ? Using this here isn't going to do anything. We need to bring a flame from somewhere to relight this. "Mission" complete. ...Let's go. Let's go. We have to stop the paramachina rampage! Let's move. We have to get to the bottom of this! He's taken slugs to the gut. Looking at this blood loss, it's doubtful he's alive. Milly This is terrible... Guillo Sagi, he's holding onto something. This is... It's his travel log. There's something stuck in between the last pages. Should we take a look, ? One of the pages has been bookmarked. Should we take a look, ? Let's read it We shouldn't peep This specially marked page makes me curious, too. What do you suppose it is? This is the only page that was really filled in carefully. I wonder what it says. That spiriter kid, Sagi, came in as a new recruit the other day, and the others are really laying into him.

It reminds me of when I first got here. I guess it's because we both come from the boonies originally.

I'm not going to make a big show of it, but maybe I'll give him a little errand and some encouragement.

That's right, those torches in the hallway needed to be relit.

If I make him take care of that, nobody will question me giving this coupon to him afterwards. A magnus pack coupon has been tucked away between these pages. ...... This soldier was looking out for you, Sagi... He was planning on giving that paper to you. How about taking it? Now, wait just a minute, Guillo! He was going to give it to me as a reward for helping him out with those torches.

...I have to keep my side of this bargain, too. Sagi... Let's go. I'm lighting those torches before taking this. Well... It's a little late to report back, but... Let's go. We're stopping these paramachina! You're right. Let's leave it in peace. He's taken slugs to the gut. Looking at this blood loss, it's doubtful he's alive. He's holding a travel log. A magnus pack coupon has been tucked away between the travel log's pages. I'm still not worthy of taking this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ê¥_ ,3-] H h Ö•”$ #A=n ƒq}¡ PíªÛ# xEë3´ ºs†U $_îEÈ i£4¸ к u 7M®8 ZWû”@ _Æfx 7(@ù- »Baelheit ...What are you doing? Our business is concluded. You may leave. Our business is done. You may leave. This machina was designed to be installed on a fortified wall. This is a mobile machina cannon. Its power makes it dangerous if not handled by at least two soldiers. This is a machine gun machina. Don't use it for batting practice. This machina is a rare example of sonic sniper riflery, employing sound waves to strike the target. These bullets are ornamental, a mere show of military force. They're too precious to actually fire. Obtained a Magnus Mixer! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. Golden Helm ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @Î#È1 o¯¥ J R ñ&,%Ì  -ò6$ šq2ú¹ ñ0Ì}P ªVÏ ñ 'Þ^ ª:"¤ a(/ß y‹§pø Em/ö MfšYc EðŠbõ ´Xä… G-~T£ G‰ÉÌ{ E“ôðh dDÉµÍ E“¦A ¢n8úý ¼”ä3{ Æmf'þ Å5›y! åæÞM÷ }ÐlÚ# l›ä HÉ)8Ä ZXÂoÙ ó¸ðzS øÍŸô B1Å› SŸàß/ á¸Ý! ÷ ùâ¹ ½2“h¢ Ñíûð _I0|… {¢sœ :k¯ê² LÌÆ'# õ>êY 뎤å Ú¥<™ ÷Ç+t ¦£ ¸[ÏvŠ ˆd8^4 ¤dåbà 'B ׿ ?næ«€ Ý+²Ì üÅdy •¬šó °-2Î A=þa [–€‹ '¹O « <”; ôbK ( û¯)E  q%÷Ž &’ì- HLibrary Guard This collection houses countless priceless documents, from ancient manuscripts to the latest journals.

Lord Baelheit has granted access to this resource to all promising scholars.

He is a paragon of magnanimity! Sheltered Girl What IS this? It's electrifying. I can feel it charging me up!

All right, have this in return. It's not so much electrifying as numbing, though. Lightning Fruit I give up. I've read every book in this place, and nothing inspires me at all.

I'm tired of the everyday. What I really need is something to give my life a good jolt. Formerly Sheltered Girl I've been full of energy since you helped me out. I'm more motivated than ever before!

Maybe I'll stop holing myself up in this library and hit a bar. All work and no play makes for a dull life! Krishna No use, I can't recall anything. No use, I can't think of anything. No use, I can't reach anything. I feel so hardworking when I'm standing in the stacks like this. Don't I look industrious?

How about trading magnus for a change of pace? Yes No If we meet again, let's trade magnus for a change of pace. I see. That's a shame. Zzz... Hmm? What? Something wrong with me being up late studying?

A while back, Lord Baelheit came into the library late at night and started mumbling to himself.

Even someone like him talks to himself sometimes... He must have a lot on his mind. History of the Floating Islands The floating islands we live upon are known as whales.

That name was given to them for their similarity to the ancient god known as the Whale. Wings of the Heart: Time to Go? Wings of the heart appear during times of duress or intense concentration.

Now that we've developed winglet technology, however, they are fast becoming obsolete. Imperial Analects Alfard's 1st Emperor, Calbiranth: "My charge is to love my subjects."

Alfard's —th Emperor, Olgan: "———gold———nationXXX." "————of the——in————." Sagi The text has been struck out with black ink... It's totally illegible. Alfard Ethnology Their nimble fingers make them adroit craftsmen.

They've created everything from the tiniest gears to the largest of modern machina. Journey to Sadal Suud The countryside is covered in nature's glory, existing as it has since time immemorial.

The cuisine is simple in its tastes, with wine made from mountain apples being a perennial favorite. The Brothers' Quest Brother, where shall we go from here?

Countless adventures awaited us as we jumped from our bleak world to the land beneath the sky. Mysteries of the Greythorne These creatures are blessed with extraordinary levels of intelligence and power.

They are able to change their body size at will, and are unique in their love of salty water. Travels in Diadem I am compelled to mention first the exquisite beauty of the clouds here.

Leaping into these pink, cotton- candy clouds truly immerses one in a world of dreams. Anuenue Wilderness Adventurers!! Before Scott and the professor stood a giant jungle monster!

While the two adventurers ran with all their might, the red-eyed beast pursued with inhuman speed!!

...To be continued. Mira: Travels Beyond Reality Mira appears in our plane sporadically as it drifts between dimensions.

Its townscapes enchant the viewer, offering a unique appeal impossible to find anywhere else. Winglet Catalogue We respect that your winglet is a part of who you are, and offer unrivaled quality in our lineup.

Most models are shoe- or hip- mounted.

Our back-mounted models feel like a real pair of wings! Three-Minute Magnus Cooking Freshness is key when cooking with magnus.

When cooking magnus mixtures, timing additional flavoring properly is crucial. Introduction to Machina Machina was originally a term used to describe steel carts.

Over time, and as technology evolved, the term came to describe all machines in general. Director's Development Journal You want those swapped in? Huh, what, wait, for real? You really want me to do this?

I going to do it, yeah? I won't be held responsible, hear? The Adventures of Peachman With rations of Komo Mai cookies to eat, Peachman set out to slay the demons.

His three animal friends all started to complain that they wanted real food to eat, and a fight broke out!

Peachman had no choice but to give up on stopping the demons, and he headed home dejectedly.

"I can't win with friends like these!" So saying, young Peachman set out to find new, better friends. The Proud Imperial Forces We soldiers of the Empire must never forget our pride, and strive to improve ourselves constantly.

Our unending calling is to better our technique and our spirits in loyalty to this fine nation. Paramachina Piloting These humanoid weapons employ the latest in cutting-edge machina technology.

Equipped with voice recognition, they can identify and execute the commands of their own masters. Icefan Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ƒ*Yâ ^š0 ¸höŸE gè0æ: Ëö×à %£…Ç ]I make the beds here every day because it's my job, but I've never seen them slept in.

When does Lord Baelheit sleep, and where? He's always holed up in that office, working. The other day Lord Baelheit finally gave meaning to my bed-making efforts.

That said, he looked awful when I passed him that morning. He must have a lot on his mind. An empty pair of glasses and a bottle of wine have been left out. Someone must have had company. This luxuriant double bed somehow fits in perfectly with this lifeless, deserted room. This room is filled with the sweet scent of flowers. Taunt ÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ò3sƒ »Ïé }u9Y É ]r Z,ñѧ ±¹tÒ ¸„G[ îML â ýª!ë+ îbÌÝ* UÕDïZ ·ŒsŸT îRý<Ò õKiÞ î‰ºx• ]8m| î˜< V%fÍ× îD1ÿÇ {ªi¦X ξQc ÓShanath Just because you've been pardoned doesn't mean you can be careless. Heh heh... We'd reach Baelheit's office all the sooner, you know, if you'd be so kind as to NOT talk. This is Lord Baelheit's office. Please, follow me. Empire Soldier This is Lord Baelheit's office. Be sure to watch your manners. He's a very busy man. Lord Baelheit is hard at work in his office. If you have no business with him, be on your way. This furnace must power all of the machina in the mansion. Hey, hold it! No one said you could waltz into Lord Baelheit's office whenever you please. What part of that didn't you get? Don't make me repeat myself. I can't allow you to enter Lord Baelheit's office! Sagi I'll be fine, . If there's any trouble, I've got Guillo. Let's go see Baelheit. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä eO¥å 7æKþ )gx n«!^ &‰±–« »iIÛ Gó¨‚ åî, êÃZèà VX¤× Áᬒl â¬S CÂòÏÞ n‡Ûw3 Á9 ÚÒ’Œ 1r D–/U gÉ?è qM»¸- Šµ>ý Ÿ@*>Q qÉÚ,' ö­ì’ EûÏ ¯ö9· /‚Õ¹Ò ºáSÀ еð: Captain of the Dark Service Zzz... Ah... Sagi. So, you survived. It seems I had my orders crossed. We all make mistakes. At least you're alive, right?

No need to put anyone under the gun. That's my job, aha ha ha! Sagi That was a poor excuse for a joke. Let's go. I want to forget about this guy as soon as possible. Exhausted already?! Don't make me regret recommending you for this job! You'll never succeed like this! Huff, wheeze... S-Sorry, sir! You've grown strong! I knew I was right to recommend you. You're a real Dark Serviceman, now! Y-Yes, sir! I could keep on going, sir! Too slow, too slow, too slow! The Dark Service is about strength! If you're going to stay weak, go home! You've gotten faster. You're the fastest in the Service with those squats, soldier! Thank you, sir! Not that they'll help you much. ...... Huff, pant, wheeze... Umph, umph, umph! ......

You did this once, right? And now look at you. You should be thankful. Hut, hut, hut! Gasp, pant, huff... Uooooaaargh! This room is kept neat so its tenant can return comfortably to it at any time. Perhaps due to the neatly made bed, this room lacks any sign of habitation. Seasonal flowers decorate the room, perhaps brought in from Anuenue. Fulgadrum ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ›f:‹ m£ø `BÒÜ MÁ§W \ÉdÑ1 » Ø6 Û3u± «<Ü < x’Xà p’™q} ÀSagi We can't turn back now. Let's go ahead and meet with Baelheit, . Empire Soldier This is Lord Baelheit's residence. No unauthorized visitors are allowed inside. Move along. This is Lord Baelheit's residence. I can't allow any unidentified persons through. Please leave. I suppose you're free to go if Lord Baelheit has cleared your name.

But that doesn't mean all of us trust you all the way, got it? This is Lord Baelheit's residence. Don't cause any more trouble. We're watching you. This is Lord Baelheit's residence. I can't allow people with no business here through. Please move along. I hear you've been cleared of suspicion for the assassination. You may pass. This is Lord Baelheit's residence. We know who you are. You may pass. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `~ž÷ï ®îj dF× Þ~× 9\t¨2 g¤Ö­ ‡œX ü ´ ÈÏ øj­<¡ Aþ·m LQó W ø°˜Ar ý½Þ A8÷¨‰ ‚4˜ø ArMà chÅ‚ Aj jÝ Þ‰ˆ‹Ì 1TGX £wýŸ øeÅ~ @&xÉG AqXqš ^ýá- øÅç ƒŽ/á A^$Oé ¹Óß` A#»“Y în8ì$ A˜. ¥ ß.!¤ A“}Y jlîî* Éd³©Â .ˆx>« Ž~éBQ êzÓõ— 6B9h; gršBù Í8‘õJ , ‹+ AGþ[ ‹ÜPy A-H‹@ £¡tÀì :Ž|AÓ øÛäMÊ ](*R# Ö¢¤— á Œ1¢ ðT%-¤ õßè%, nØm; ÅÓþ< Ö¶ïª AÕô$ú ÖZ»`÷ L<§ÀJ ðd‹h Zg!Ya ðIYo ‹n ¡4 Ö­aŽ Aå_é¤ ÖßæÎ3 µ¸vÏ ðâó $ Ñ…ÈR– Önøv, µâhí ð˜diI Ñ€ÒÞq Ö©@ÿ öÔkèi ðÌlšL (e‡ˆ° Ö‘Ñø9 öò+ ð5º ! (ß?Y ð—ºöæ FmÞ°Å ð3–!™ FÏPõñ Ö/ËE‡ LKÖ ðí¤cP Zψe3 ðht-7 õB[£ ‡œìl® ‡£Ùø ´Œ!ç ðñP Ê òVerus Quiet. I'm too busy to play with you right now. We spiriters have been chosen. I'm sure your answer will be the right one. I'm counting on you, Sagi

As you can see, it's hard for me to get about. I need you to act in my stead. You're the only one who can stop Baelheit. I'm counting on you, Sagi. Geldoblame What have we here? Wander about, and you're liable to be gobbled up by a scary man!

Me? I'm not scary at all. I'm terribly nice. Come a little closer, little one. Sagi Squ, eeeak... Don't be frightened, now. Here, I'll give you something that looks just like you. I am sorry, but I can't play with you here. Such a terrible shame...

Or was it that you wanted another...present? Are you all prepared? Ready to infiltrate Tarazed? We're ready Not quite Yes, we're ready to go in. I see. Best of luck to you, then. Please give me just a little more time to prepare. I understand. Come speak to me when you're ready. Quaestor Verus is thinking of the entire world, you know, not just the Empire.

If it's within your power, I hope you will help him.

You stand to profit as well. I hope you'll give it some careful thought, perhaps sleep on it. The quaestor is a very busy man. You and I must strive to handle any trivial matters ourselves.

I know I can depend on you, Sagi. Sagi, I realize this is all a tremendous burden to place on you, but you are our only hope. "The Living Economy" "Facilitating Successful Society"

These books form a set on economics. This portrait depicts a man approaching his later years. He somewhat resembles the quaestor. "What It Means to Rule" "The Political Greats"

These books form a set on politics. Large documents are collected here, including maps of various locations. Paper and ink have been neatly put away here. "Alfard's Constitution" "The Legal System in 5 Minutes a Day"

These books form a set on law. This portrait depicts Quaestor Verus. The lively brushwork makes for a very distinct style. "How Magnus Decide a Battle" "Make Luck Your Ally!"

These books are military manuals. Wait a moment, Sagi. I've readied some new blank magnus for you to take with you.

Oh, don't thank me. I'm practically ashamed this is all I can do for you. Obtained 8 blank magnus! Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Wasn't there something we could use here? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? This isn't going to be much help. Wasn't there anything else? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Tub-Time Greythorne! Squ-squeak... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä +RŸŒÁ C¡Ü[ Èïuâ’ N÷Ï TnIŽ© aÎ Ýý Bc2§ T2¢ÔR !{³³– TÞcí ÍB!JA TÂo¤ y{± =t«p$ BmQ'ý =.mB r”˜ ›D‹Âƒ ›œý§¶ =ÇÄçt įr; ïgב… ï¿„ïS =Eúhï Ä'‰ú ï¦øž ï(¦ ÚÁz ™ŽýÙÔ ÷¼)þ ™½ßg J› ¨ 9¥¢1Ñ =húéä húVá …–Ü( ‹x1‡P »¹r …¨¿¥ öN»Âu ÒÅõ Xi¼¸ =ù_ +Tra la la la laaa!

Quaestor Verus came up to me before and said I was the best bed maker he'd ever seen!

I really hope he becomes our next emperor. Ethical men like him are truly rare! I'm so disappointed. They chose Baelheit to be emperor. Why wasn't it Quaestor Verus?

Well, it doesn't matter, I'll keep doing what I can for the quaestor. Those other people must be blind. Sniffle...

Quaestor Verus came up to me before and yelled at me. He said my bed-making was awful!

He used to say I was the best he'd ever met. What's changed? What am I doing wrong? Verus's Maid Thanks, that was thoughtful of you. That was exactly what I wanted.

My youngest brother gave me this. It's not really my style, but I can't just pitch it, so help yourself! Hero Mask Ugh, enough already! This mildew just won't go away. What am I going to do?

You don't have any antiseptic on you, do you? No, that would be too convenient. Ugh, enough already! This mildew just won't go away. What am I going to do?

You don't have any antiseptic on you, do you? No, that would be too convenient. Wow, this is much easier! The mildew is coming right off. It's actually pretty satisfying.

But to think the back of the curtains had gotten this bad... The quaestor would have had a fit. Sagi We can rest later. Let's head to Azha, . I'm pretty tired. Want to rest, ? Sure Not right now Wow, I'm bushed. Mind if we rest, ? Let's rest Not right now You hear a melody coming from the brass bed frame.

They say its unique wavelength ensures deep sleep. (They say.) Two distinct pillows have been set out here.

Guests can choose between fantail down or caplin wool. This window overlooks a wide, inviting terrace. The window is inlaid, and cannot be opened. Aww, we can't go outside? Milly Quit poking around, this is somebody's home! A terrifying monster has been stuffed and mounted here. ...Th-This is fake, right? Scension Hermit's Cane Wait. I need to lie down for a little while and think. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä †`ö¹ ï›ù >fŒl @iOY S9‘v ¿Ô¢0 ä ‹{ †,¯äŒ @ ¯+‡ Â]ü¼ï áÎÄ~ Šj”@ @Hü­1 ß‚¶þ­ Ï: O€ŽÏu @]ð›h m³S øò( IláÍ­ @Åã: l§ò] {{qå ×G%µƒ @¢X@© :"zý ÜL¾6 IÕ”´m zì'«Þ cŽá †Ãœ3 zo½5· Â#nC ~¨ I¤S¸Ò z–> ²!]ª4 xQ] OžN€7 z¦Aj¨ d•ÿ· ED…E }loÃÆ Ÿºôé ²="¬ -ÉÀ ×E—óc z]r­ :mŒT )O -  ä®^ 5—bk uémjÊ ^Y< _Sg~U B-êô ’[.AÓ é/ é±ý׊ B;%×! M_¸@ B˜ê‚ ©%|ãS Bz&ªÊ Ix| B 'Õ t­Ü.H BÀÛÚ¬ ÝÕó˜ç ‰5ÌQ Ž †r Bx¦Ç ŸÒnæ“ B(^ } ô)ŠU o·ð“z ‰(jŸ šIïY ð¶˜dg D‚¢Á €=ñÑ6 ßå'S4 f:Æ jâu« ‰/´c¾ ®(*R# '¢¤— 2 Œ1¢ AT%-¤ Fßè%, QnØm; QÅÓþ< '¶ïª ’Õô$ú 'Z»`÷ <§ÀJ Ad‹h «g!Ya AIYo Ün ¡4 '­aŽ ’å_é¤ 'ßæÎ3 ¸vÏ Aâó $ "…ÈR– 'nøv, âhí A˜diI "€ÒÞq '©@ÿ GÔkèi AÌlšL ye‡ˆ° '‘Ñø9 Gò+ A5º ! yß?Y A—ºöæ —mÞ°Å A3–!™ —ÏPõñ '/ËE‡ KÖ Aí¤cP «Ïˆe3 Aht-7 FB[£ Øœìl® Ø£Ùø Œ!ç AñP Ê CVerus All right, let's hear the officer of finance's report. Officer of Finance Yes, sir. We anticipate a 7-8 percent increase in military funding from the last report's figure.

By contrast, funding for Baelheit's forces has plateaued, with only a 1-2 percent change.

The longer this gap in funding continues, the more advantageous your position, Quaestor. I see, excellent work. You'll be well rewarded for this. Sir! Thank you very much! Yes, sir... We anticipate a 10-12 percent decrease in military funding from the last report's figure. What? Care to repeat that? Y-Yes, sir... We anticipate a 10-12 percent decrease in military funding from the last report's figure. Of course, that's factoring in recent bonuses given to the troops, as well as other prior investments— What about Baelheit's funding?! S-Sir! It, uh, seems his own prior investments have yielded a 15-18 percent increase in funding— You imbecile! What did I hire you for?! You can stand there until I give you permission to sit! Y-Yes, sir! All right, let's hear the secretary's report. Military Secretary Yes, sir. We estimate our military forces have grown 8-10%% since the last report.

By contrast, the size of Baelheit's forces has plateaued, with only a 1-2%% change.

Going from these figures, the longer the council waits to decide, the better your outlook, sir. Yes, sir... We estimate our military forces have, uh, decreased 5-7%% since the last report. Y-Yes, sir... We estimate our military forces have decreased 5-7%% since the last report. What about Baelheit's forces?! Military secretary S-Sir! It, uh, seems his recent staff changes have paid off. His forces have grown 6-7%%— Good work, both of you. Even a spiriter can't do everything by himself. You have my thanks. If you two don't give me positive results, I have no hope of defeating Baelheit.

You had better come up with a plan to improve our situation right here, right now...

otherwise you'll see how unforgiving a man I can be! Quiet. I'm too busy to play with you right now. I've said too much. I'd like to converse with my guardian spirit. Please excuse me. Mine is a taxing job. I'd like to converse with my guardian spirit. Please excuse me. Geldoblame The quaestor appears a bit tired. I'd like to ask you to leave him in peace for a while. The quaestor is in the middle of an important meeting now. Please take care not to disturb him. I'm pleased to hear such good news. After all, my job is to ease the quaestor's mind whenever I can. A shame things didn't go better. The quaestor is a gentle man, but he's quite serious about his work. What have we here? Wander about, and you're liable to be gobbled up by a scary man!

Me? I'm not scary at all. I'm terribly nice. Come a little closer, little one. Sagi Squ, eeeak... Don't be frightened, now. Here, I'll give you something that looks just like you. I am sorry, but I can't play with you here. Such a terrible shame...

Or was it that you wanted another...present? This painting depicts the ancient gods. Amazing... It's just a painting, but I can feel tremendous magic coming from it... This urn is more ornamental than practical. It's been filled partway with water. This was made with metals commonly found in the capital. This facial expression almost seems to be expressing terror at the painting across from it. The windows are inlaid, and cannot be opened. Sand taken from the desert fills this container, perhaps as part of some superstition. A white table and two chairs have been set out upon the terrace. Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Wasn't there something we could use here? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? This isn't going to be much help. Wasn't there anything else? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Tub-Time Greythorne! Squ-squeak... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ãùï .’­ íÝ &ñÙ[ }™´Z= Þ¥ˆ  @Ô ö ‘¬›(m × ƒ‹ ;÷/n„  Prisoners with Bracelets Heeelp!!! These pliers are ridiculously large. Who knows what they were made to be used on... Spikes stick out of this iron ball. The chain shows signs of someone's attempt to break it... This oil is kept heated to its limit. It looks hot enough to fry any food black in an instant. Just thinking about what it's really used for makes your hair stand on end... This molten metal burns a bright red, heating the surrounding air. An iron wall surrounds the area. The hefty lock sealing it shut precludes any attempt at escape. This appears to be suspended from chains hanging from the ceiling. It sways uncertainly in place. Ruddy black rust covers this iron pulley. Who knows what it was created to pull... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä (Ø­û ?x G§H• —Ëë] o™BçÍ Ø‡ƒŽ Ý-ÂBà "kâ0 11d!q ØÏØ[A ‰Q˜óé "F_ “~º~Ì "¢uô ë;†³ W9¬ë "06ݪ n®é‚Ò "HU¡ ÓÍR£P "Øœ¨1 4Œ "ÕO£ Ø®ð "š«= ’?dF> "s a® Z÷𯨠Øj 9O ";q<Å hkPå Ø}fC ñŽò »5` **ý2 _Qq“ ØlÇ­ æ¤ÕX' F‚Ú kGeldoblame Sagi, you'll see the quaestor shortly, I assure you. Please be patient and quietly follow along. The job of putting the quaestor's heart at ease falls upon you and me. I'm relying on you as my peer. Sagi I've come with a report on the investigation I was dispatched on. Empire Soldier Sagi, right? Master Geldoblame informed me of the situation. Let's hear that report. Right. Hmm... Paramachina gone berserk, huh?

It's hard to believe, but further investigation should bring everything to light. Good work. Here's the reward Master Geldoblame left for you. Attack Talisman As I'm sure you've been told, keep this discreet. You may resume your duties to the quaestor now. This is Quaestor Verus's office. Remember your manners. He looks kind, but he's quite strict. This is Quaestor Verus's office. Remember your manners. He looks kind, but he's quite strict.

All the more so with Baelheit's promachination moving apace. These are the quaestor's private chambers, where he retires to speak with his guardian spirit.

I wonder if I could hear the spirit's voice if I listened at the door... Har har! Nobody is more concerned for the world's safety than Quaestor Verus. That's why you're here, right?

Please do what you can to help him. If you're in the quaestor's corner, then I'm in yours! If you're the quaestor's right-hand man, that makes us like brothers. I'm happy to have a new little bro!

I hope you'll take these cheers to heart! It's all about guts, guts, guts! I appreciate the thought, but you never know when cheers will turn to jeers. So, Tarazed's been completed... You're going to infiltrate it and stop Baelheit, right?

All I can do is offer my support. This may be my last chance... It's all about guts, guts, guts! Ahh! Wait just a minute. That room is off-limits! Paintings of the ancient gods, like this one, are seen as symbols of power.

Lighting from below adds to the grandiose effect. This painting sends a chill down my spine... The refined color of these flowers makes them befitting of such a grand entryway. The flowers should be happy. It appears the water in the vase is regularly changed out. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä COüi ȝ— o*¯¤Ç ~k1¨Š ºV/§/ ¿Ñÿ÷ î]ÿ„ƒ îÜP€T oãûÚ aš¯RŠ oÏQÑ Ž#)1¶ o{æI„ ®Ôð¹ o˜¾ºð ÕIVŒ ºŒl#ª SÙ¯= ºÃèV× 3’p¡ o¿7©n Ó1< oO g Þŵ©é oô HThis iron door looks quite heavy. You'd probably get in trouble if you tried to open it without permission. Empire Soldier This is Quaestor Verus's residence. State your business. Sagi Who was that man who invited us here, ? Baelheit Wiseman Verus Geldoflayne Olgan Shevchenko Geldoblame Master Geldoblame invited you? Wait here. Who's that? Move along, kid. That's news to me. Move along, kid. Hm? This is Quaestor Verus's residence. State your business. Oh... Nothing, never mind. We still don't know anything about the quaestor. Let's ask around a bit more before going to meet him. This is Quaestor Verus's residence. Please mind your manners. I hear you're traveling from nation to nation as the quaestor's right-hand man. Keep up the good work. I know this is tough on you. It can't be easy, but please keep assisting the quaestor. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä â‹ ÉçÐ8 !µ9•À 3Welcome to our...store... See you... You have mail. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ØG\Ü S~Kš xJïê X)¬¼¥ ŽEY ´R ,‚ôU `ý  ª3LZ nã @×cå2 †ç7•, #góœ Iœ7ŒÐ Ú\N5Ø ,oÙ— ¤$l‡` 1¶iq ï9¥¯W ª¨{< 8_ñ µ¿OóZ &AÏÉ" æ È„ gv @A äâO”è >Bv „q,Ñ œ&{~ ÃÑi± Q4 ÿ '.Y æÔ¿® V¹P. Ñ둺 ’¯Æ Øñf´ <>aŒ P<· X)H¸» Íó ÀdXf `Lt–M ¬ ½± @l{àÌ †w C÷ §âOH IB½Û ÷U8 (µØ‡ ·ÞKR ÕÿHÏ^ mcק †u Œª y>‚× RýH û?¯ »ñÅ ®Øˆs ˜¥.P{ BfµÓ Qœö.e B~3v† ÖY„y BÏÖ¸½ ‹Á³/ Bö°(  _:Õ' B—zþ‚ ®y k‘ BdvÉ' BßS@Ö Byœ)  …m B׳ û ¼ºçV f·l©Ý yQŠ<{ fÚåÜ æ‡L} Y–æÝÄ ^äiØ f"ü#4 †´'e´ I¿Þh3 f&ÿÀ4 aL`°¾ Ì:ÅÙì fGžL  äÏÚâ× Ì E¤ü f£Úq8 äã´œç 2¡ , f¸Ü8 =Ë1Ñ f>´Œ™ â"ì f1öVN é ;ѹ I}™ò¼ µ/:¿ " ;( Ÿ—qâÔ Y—ß0z !]R(× !['“O !b=¾Ÿ !¢¬×˜ ![P¼ !ë‡. Î YVdk "eú“Ô ",Î×Ûx "2•‡õÄ Y$$ "[4Ç7 "¬e´À ",9~]Š "œuÇ  ![Ë|•‚ "ëŠ*QÚ YÞJù "ü/>Ñ£ #Ê”PÉ #+šÿŠä #A`YUQ #Í£| #òÆNŽ #×KM” $HÈÿd~ #âX…œ $Âþîæ #ÜM¦4 %6qwþ #ôK5C %Šer™ %ª@ G %Î8a %ö×)4& &'ä! &\QsÄ 'e¶¯›þ ']<|f 'µy)iÿ 'Ùà)ÖÝ 'ú3œh (φÕD (Bê!÷J (e u”Z (‰S°š («¢$ (Íi?¯Û (ï6 é¹ )#p> )7‚Û¥ )Täò’8 )v I know already! I've been working this whole time. But come to think of it, why ARE the guards gone all of a sudden?

I heard they were dismissed on the orders of that officer, Lyuvann. All right, all right! No more breaks! Let's get this work done! Tch... I know. You don't have to tell me twice. I'll get back to work. It's impossible to get anything done with this many guards watching our every move.

We don't need them lording over us to get our work done. As I said, the next shipment is almost ready! Hurry up, hurry up!! It'll be fine. I'll make sure it all gets ready in time for the shipment to go out.

How about doing something about those flame ice prices! At this rate, we'll all dry up and blow away. What do you expect me to do about it?

Quit your moaning and get to work! If I see you slacking again, I'll report you to Juwar, got it? Huh? What am I doing?

I'm bundling this load of flame ice up for export. What?! A boy? How the heck should I know?!

Quit wasting my time and do something for my back! It's killing me! It's a lot easier to work now that those guards are gone.

That said, my back is hurting worse than ever... Can't you do something?! Ow ow ow! I know we're under constant watch here, but who cares!

My...back...HUUUURTS!!!

Compared to these back pains, those guards are nothing! I'm not scared one bit! Oww, dammit! Listen up and listen close:

My...back...HUUUURTS!!!

All this hard work is killing me, and it's barely enough to put food on the table! What's the point! Huh, so you're looking for someone, is that right?

Well, isn't that nice. Good luck there, kid! I heard from Juwar. You were a friend of Bein's, right?

It must have been tough for you, too. I'm sorry I gave you a hard time before. No hard feelings? I'm working hard here! Real hard!

—Hey, you're that kid! You know, because of you... Dammit! I give up! Huh? You're wondering why I'm not hard at work?

Do you know what they pay for flame ice these days?

Oh, it's great. So great you never want to waste your time working again.

You say you're looking for Mallo's boy assistant?

I feel like I just saw him headed into the mine shaft a minute ago... Ohh, Mister Detective! You set Bein's pick down there, didn't you?

I'll have to go pay him a visit soon. Thank you. Well, if it's not Mister Detective! Just what happened down there in the Lava Caves?

A giant machina hauled this big monster out a while ago. Was that thing really down there? Y-Yes! Yes, of course! I'm working! Busy, busy, busy!

Me? I'd never even think of slacking off. Perish the thought! Huh? The old guy from the lab's favorite food? H-How'd you know I had any?!

They're my favorite, too, you know. But I guess I could spare one... Here, take it. Obtained the magna essence Mountain Apple! Looks like you don't have any room. Throw something out, then talk to me again, OK? Huh? A mountain apple? I just gave you one!

You LOST it?! Come on, kid, gimme a break! Man. Here, just take this and go! Ugh! You don't have room! Make sure you're ready before you talk to me, OK?! I don't know what the deal is, but that Lyuvann guy suddenly told all the troops to go home.

Something is seriously fishy here. There has to be something going on! Ugh, enough already! Why did they have to bring in this many guards to keep watch?

We don't need people breathing down our necks. That only makes us want to work less! Ahh, out of the way, out of the way! I'm busy!

Keeping communication going between the miners, and now getting the shipments ready...

We don't have any other way of sending messages, so I'm, huff, huff, stuck on messenger duty! That Lyuvann guy isn't such a hardheaded lout after all!

Not only did he send all the guards back to the capital,

he's said he'll talk to people back in Mintaka about trying to improve conditions here. So, have you gotten a pretty good idea of how the Empire feels about this village by now?

I just hope I live to see the day they settle up for all these years. Welcome, young traveler. Did you enjoy watching us haul in our famous Azhani flame ice?

It's just a small village, but it's full of kids and bustling with energy. Enjoy your stay!

La-la-lala-! Don't look at me-!

La-la-lala-! I don't know anybody—! So in the end, things blew over without anyone noticing me at all...

I guess I'm really that easy to ignore, huh...? How depressing... H-hey, I'm trying to hide here, so would you mind not chatting me up?!

I'm just visiting here from Sadal Suud. Nobody told me the situation here was this grave! Empire Soldier A boy? What are you talking about?

Look around if you want, but don't let me see you get in the way of these people's work! These curs will get to plotting the moment you let them out of your sight. We have to stay vigilant!

With Captain Lyuvann bedridden, this village needs my firm leadership. If these lazy cretins don't pull their weight, flame ice shipments to the capital will fall behind.

The villagers have gotten all rebellious lately.

I think it's time they were put in their place. Huh? A boy? Actually, someone did just walk towards the mines a minute ago. I really don't see any need to stand watch this intently all the time.

All it's doing is adding to the villagers' stress, don't you think? I was sent to this village to keep the peace.

But all they've had me do is monitor the villagers...

Monitoring the people I was supposed to protect... Is this really the work I dreamed of doing? Access to this building is currently restricted.

The villagers have been moved to a separate location. We ask that you conduct your investigation there. Captain Lyuvann threw out his back, so he's unable to take command.

That soldier over there outranks me, so I have to follow his orders...but he's so extreme... Rock Salt Merchant Salt is a village necessity. Rock salt all the more so. Bring me some and I'll pay you handsomely. Salt is a village necessity. Rock salt all the more so. Bring me some and I'll make it worth your while. Sagi Did we have anything we could give him? Salt is a village necessity. Rock salt all the more so. That said, I don't need any more.

I'm happy for you to bring me some and all, but I can't pay you much for it, understand? Obtained 50G! Salt is a village necessity. Rock salt all the more so. Recently, I'm a bit overstocked, though. Obtained %dG! Ooh, thank you, yes! I'll take good care of it. Here, take this in return. Scale Mail Ooh, so you've brought me some.

Yes, this smooth texture... Wait, this is just regular salt! What, weren't you listening?!

I wanted rock salt, rock salt! Got it? Then go get it! Ooh, so you've brought me some.

Yes, a couple swigs of this, and... Wait, this is salty water! What, weren't you listening?!

I wanted rock salt, rock salt! Got it? Then go get it! No, wait, don't tell me. You're travelers, right? Young and spry, by the look of it.

So...did you get any? Rock salt, boy, rock salt. It crystallizes out in the desert.

Salt is a village necessity. Rock salt all the more so. Bring me some and I'll make it worth your while.

Why don't I get it myself? No, no, the sun out there is way too strong for us old folks.

And all the strong young folk around here have their hands full with flame ice mining work.

That's why it's such a valuable commodity, you see? Now bring me some, and I'll make it up to you. This giant slab of ice is frozen solid despite the desert's heat. It is exceptionally cold to the touch. This machine is used to clear dirt from the flame ice. After years of use, it's starting to show its age. The miners store their tools here. Too busy to properly repair them, the miners have crudely patched up any major damage. This simple hut offers miners a moment's rest. All it holds is water, and even that is suspect. Even if it's dirty, this is the miner's only water. We shouldn't turn it into magnus. Guillo Sagi... Are you through thinking yet? ...This is ridiculous. Hey! I want to play with the puppet, too!

C'mon! It's my turn!! So, you've finally got it all worked out? Um... Not yet... Milly Oh... Are we heading out for a while? , should we head out for a bit? Yes No All right, Guillo and I will be looking around the village. Take your time. S-Sagi, wait! We've got to go after Bein! Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Nothing, really I'm setting the scenario counter to 3050.

Come back in from another map, OK? I'm setting the scenario counter to 3190 and raising FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_ADVENTURE.

Come back in from another map, OK? I'm setting the scenario counter to 8010 and raising FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_END.

Come back in from another map, OK? I'm resetting the scenario counter to 0000 and clearing FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_ADVENTURE. The flags up right now are:

FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_ADVENTURE

FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_LHUBANNA_TALK

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FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_JUAR_TALK1

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The QM you have is "Bomb Detonator."

The QM you have is "Metal Device."

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! How far do you want to go? Before "The Mourning Mistral is..." Before "Nollin is the Mourning..." Before "Almarde's..." Before "The real Mourning Mistral?" Bein's Escape Azha events all complete I moved you along! Obtained the Bomb Detonator. Obtained Mallo's Testimony 1. Obtained Juwar's Testimony 2. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ᶸAÔ 3Éļ o¢B3 xyË Ø‹×.¶ uU† ¯M¢•õ ïæ D’ TSÁ¿> ÊþË ïÁÍÎæ ôÎr48 ?×\‚ )¼vM9 TsI>4 ÊP¶G> ï­dŽ ôà²÷¯ dø—Z ]æ·¬O ×P?Ú¨ QPÅi ÍmH7 &§,õ ¹&< (…º©y 0Uï ÕRԍQ ݘ¬(… (: q ;`³¼ ÕTÞáÌ ÜíŒ ïmû§ú Siý  ÷>ܱ  B6¶¢ 8Ô‰P0 ïŸãý w:ªk€ (Ç>?Ç ·¦Tî ïÍ  &‹ (Λ^ %xRpå ‚7‹æH (ºàWâ ”ë~»] (IÏ)œ ó<~> ï€  fZÀH (§›] ®·Å¨ã 7— (uÚúõ QyKÙð (Hã[[ &ôä_± (¢„(E ¨"¢_× (i§9 åì ïøÕæ ³Ïxô (<z­ %XÄÚà (´Øµö i™ž! ï!ØZ` œ^ôÆe (×úoé Å#¸ !}² ÚUÁ: (b ¨ü <”ýN y+éâ ›qyço (¨K º Èl²2ö  Ru= (†!‰ ø§¨› ï“eÎB YGÃõï (´$©ñ ´—!dã ï 3” íèéV< (y¢P %/3a0 ïä|Þ Nñ€& (ëÛ!Ä Yêo% (“×Ja ¬p_‡C ïÓ³‘ã œÚY (ì­C¤ ß4.Z 7Šínq (p¨e ]›- :d (†P‚Ð (<º× ΢u8w (öæB` 0:Ì Õ܆“¼ ÝÇO¬  (Iª~ ôxâ Õe›š– ÜÔÝÓ› ïœÿó| dOY  뵐  ‰⃠8Úó£ ï2$hê wI#g Õ{x$¸ oI.  Õ¬ÜYn »†6ð¾ ÕðÅ, &"ï ÕJæÌo 3ðV¦ Õ?à4ú AuŠuÌ ï-ò{~ ãƉéó Õ%ÎjQ 6bhx+ Õfq_ ‚⾌› ÕhNe\ &Çäôü ïJðà öBî¸8 ՞Ͻ% 3VVìç ï7z² 2H$é— (Ž« ~É:éö Õ¥{Ìk Õ_J>7 (µyâ 2Ý£ÿ Õ‚Bs U&ÅÒê ïÉ\Ü„ eã0ªÿ ™ù³K¿ ™Ã¹† ïÙÊÑ Ô^ݶ (gÝÚG ~ Ñ@ Õñ^ÿÕ Õü#" (± ‚ã 2ÎJ4 Õmå´§ UW.dh ï«úSÿ eU.gk ™8Iþ³ ™÷01 ï­^_ Ô¡=9à VbÂ# ‹uÖš® ÈÐWóï , vo½ ïÌeNþ {CÌ Ö…¬÷ ï%_ 8™òŠ ‰Ð¿ÁÕ õmW›Ó agp Ã#ÓÂ5 2;™x =–iÃU LUüØ QJØTñ \¹ þ† \ÊãÐ 2•K ™ï"| 2{M¼‰ ¤æ÷ L¾Þød ²r´| LZj%5 ã6ý‚ 2W‹Mù ™‘/? 2YDµÇ vo L4äÅR Ú‚é$ 2 ý& 6©R L©ÖS' ˆP 2Ý» Dý‰~ LS³8 …Îc¥’ 2µ0þŽ Dä"# L_¿ï ……ñXo 2¿( ¤ ¤°l L挮¨ ²Hey, what does robbing the cradle mean?

My mom just said that about Almarde and that old soldier guy. Mallo's assistant? Ohh, right, that kid who's always dozing off, right?

Haven't seen him today. That old guy is pretty much a loser, but I guess he's kind of cool.

Mom thinks so. She said he was "one cool caracal." ...What does that even mean? So you weren't a bad person after all! My mom said so! You're a bad person, right? My mom said I can't talk to you. Almarde is super nice.

She sometimes even gives us some of her food to eat! Isn't she nice? Hey, hey, do you know what happened to Almarde?

She's sooo happy! Tee hee, that kind of makes me happy, too. Hey, is Almarde saying something? Sagi Squ-squeeeak. ...... I don't understand! Ugh!! Huh? A boy? Mallo's assistant? Haven't seen him. Almarde is always talking to that greythorne.

When I asked, she said it was a secret! It's all kind of exciting! That old guy in bed was complaining about back pain!

For someone who likes to threaten folks, he sure is a wimp! Hmm? Are you another visitor?

We've had a bunch today! I'm a little proud we're getting so much tourism! Uwahahaha! My head! It just cracked!

Uwahahaha! I can see them! All the pretty stars!

U...Ungh... Gwah...! This could be the end...

Something fell again... I'm bleeding...! Bleeding!! D-Dammit! What's going on...?!

Graaaaaaah! It huuuuuurts!!

Something fell on me! It was like, CLUNK! What the hell?! Grah!!

Almarde Lyuvann, if you're worried about your injury, I think you're fine.

But with a wound like this, even now that it's closed up... Look, it's still so swollen. Lyuvann Thank you, Almarde. You've looked after me all this time, haven't you?

Let me take a look at that kind face of yours.

I'm truly grateful. I...I need you, Almarde. Lyuvann...! Ahh, it's too soon for you to get up. You still have a fever! I know. I'm sorry...and thank you. Squeak? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Paramours' Secret! Squ, squeak...

(You don't have any blank magnus free.) I read in a book somewhere that shaved ice filled with love works on an aching heart. Squ-squeeeak? This is filled with love? Thank you!

Here, take this. It's just a little thank-you. Crimson Love Ring Will you listen for a while? Lyuvann's wounds have closed completely.

Even though I should be happy, I feel this terrible ache in my heart...

I read somewhere that shaved ice filled with love works on an aching heart!

We have plenty of ice here in Azha, but what do they mean it should be filled with love? Oh, my heart... I remember hearing that machina oil is used heavily to flavor imperial cuisine, but...

Is just any old machina oil really all right to use? Oh, what should I do... Goodness, so this is what they use? I see, it's...thick. Hehe, thank you!

If you'd like, you're welcome to have this in return. Magnus Pack Coupon Will you listen for a while? Lyuvann has recovered enough to get up and move around.

But he hardly touches the food I make for him. All he ever eats are those imperial rations...

I remembered hearing that machina oil is used heavily to flavor imperial cuisine, but...

Even that didn't work. He said it was supposed to be something stronger...thicker.

Is just any old machina oil really all right to use? Oh, what should I do... Will you listen for a while? ...No, just talking to you won't solve my problems...

Someone... Anyone, won't you help me? Sagi, you should be sure to take good care of Milly, too. Milly, Sagi...thank you. Is there anything else you need? No, I'm fine. I couldn't ask you for anything more.

...... Well? Have you found any sparkling snow? Did we have anything we could hand over? Thank you. I hope this will help lower his fever some... Milly Alma! So you really are worried about that ogre?! ......!!

W-well, yes, of course I am! He's been injured—it's only natural to worry... I-I suppose so. That's so like you, Alma. Oh, that's right. I've got to thank you properly! Here, use this. Ice Element Actually, there's one other thing I'd like your help with... What is it this time? If you're worried about medical supplies, there should be plenty. I want you to get some... Some sparkling snow. Sparkling snow? Flame ice won't work instead? Of course not! Flame ice is too cold! ......? Please! I'd really like some sparkling snow, and I can't really leave... Well? Did you find any medical supplies? Ahh, thank you! Oh, thank heaven... With this, he'll pull through...

Here, take this. I really appreciate your help. Ah! Milly, Sagi! I have a favor to ask you.

We're running low on medical supplies to treat people injured in the Lava Caves incident.

Do you think you could find some more? Please! Of course we don't mind... But Alma, don't tell me you're planning on treating that ogre, too?

He raised his hand to a lady! He's a rotten excuse for a man. You may be right... But I can't just leave an injured person to die, can I?

In any case, please hurry, Milly. Any medical supplies you can find! Mumble mumble... But I have a wife and children... Yes, but I mustn't... Mumble mumble... There's just not enough machina flavor in this food...

She's a good cook, but... ...Unh... ...Ungh... Hello, Sagi. Take a look, I'm good as new!

I've sent the soldiers outside back to the capital. I figured it was high time to stop doubting these people. I see, so that's why. But was it all right to have done that without clearance? It's fine. After all, I'm still here, keeping a close watch over things. You, huh... I'm not proud of that last scene...

I've got to recover quickly and get back to the capital... He's groaning in his sleep. He's soaked in sweat, too... I don't see any major injuries, but he's covered in marks and bruises... Lyuvann,... ...about your... ...fine.

...like this... ...closed up... Look... ...you, Almarde... You've...all this... ...a look at...

I'm truly... I... ...you... Lyuvann...! Ahh,... ...fever... ...know. ... Whoa, this, wait, this sounds kind of private... Let's leave them be... Oh, it's fine Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(I think we were just told that if we go any farther than this we won't be able to go back again) Cooled magma and mud cake these excavating tools. These are stores of Nihal millet, a staple of the Azhani. This bread has been dried to a crackling crunch to preserve it. This stuff could break your jaw. Rock caterpillars uncovered during the mining process have been left writhing in this bucket. I wonder what they do with these things... Don't tell me...dinner...? Water, critical for surviving in the desert, has been carefully covered here to keep out sand. The people here need this water to survive. We shouldn't turn it into magnus. Water, critical for surviving in the desert...wait, this is salt water. The bottle is full of the stuff. This kitchen is sufficient for basic cooking. The only thing currently in the pot are yesterday's dregs. This uniquely Azhani seasoning is made by blending spices in with locally harvested rock salt. This pulley serves to lower supplies from above. It could be dangerous if mishandled, so steer clear of it. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¡|© þÀÏ žD/ž F„Ɛ OçÍ ÖúÁ° ]˱:³ 4ÔfD –0Gd ;ì˜6– ßÓ}ö ¶IÌË 5ß{ Fñ@/' N)A ‚?¡°9 ÔŒp !“ ‰¾¦ã ï"h°Ë [I hear you guys tried to save Bein from that monster.

At first, I thought you were friends of that woman riding the weird machina. Sorry about that. You bastard! What the hell happened down in the Lava Caves?!

Right after you went down there, this woman in a weird machina came and nearly got us all killed! Everyone's got their story, but the truth is that no one's left because they all love this village.

It's the town my grandparents built with their blood, sweat, and tears.

People from the capital probably can't understand that, but this is our home. Uwaaagh! Bein! You did what you felt you had to for the village!

I'll never forget you till the day I die, I swear! Uwaaagh!! What happened to Bein? Did he manage to escape?

I can't even begin to think about work without knowing if he's safe or not... Did you run into Bein yet? He was saying that he wanted to speak with you before.

Visitors from Mintaka are rare. He must have had some questions he wanted to ask you. It's all those imperial bastards' fault. You weren't responsible for any of it.

Thanks for looking after Bein...until the end. Bein... In his own way, he was desperately trying to protect this village and its people.

None of us here are in any position to blame him for what he did. I'm most worried about how long this village can survive on flame ice mining alone.

Unless we can encourage new industry to grow here, Azha has no future. I think Bein left behind something valuable to us all.

Maybe one part of that is the bond we've formed with you...

You and he were friends, right? You're welcome here any time you want to come visit. Y-You! If you hadn't come, Bein would still...! Grrah!

I'll never forgive you! Curse all of you till the day you die! Bein is a good man. He doesn't talk much, but he takes his duties seriously.

His family never had much, and for a while as a kid, he ran off to Mintaka.

Ever since he's been back, though, he's been working his hardest for the village. He's a good young man. Lyuvann I'll be right behind you! You go on ahead, Sagi. This special gunpowder is used exclusively in Azha. Caution: Highly Flammable. These pickaxes are chipped; the shovels bent. Will they ever see repairs? This drill can bore through hard rock. Most of that work is done by blasting now, so it lies unused. Flame ice slag has been collected here. Perhaps this will be exported and put to some use as well. Torches like this one are critical for working in the dark mine shafts. The lower shelf houses lamp oil. Firewheel ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2µÆÙ/ žÓp ª"žÂ ÝšLò 3MÄ› Ç Ä!ý \Š3 ^é—’˜ ð· « zПP1 ä8ò ¨¶{7# |\&d9 Œ|? õ4ªÚr !oÕ ÓzA´ Ne4p é@¢“‰ Çjm1 ãƺM5 ™1X‘ ö4ä" œrÒ< Ç/—` $Áú xa ^6âR4 $r*W ŒZÔ Íì‚;)  %‹ – o¹!~ô ~Òtö o9ò‰ì Ã28\P oZÅ°” :ÿ0 oîeìK XHnªö È&‹´0 ×bK ( ç¯)E ìq%÷Ž ’ì- 4So, Bein died down in the Lava Caves... I heard from Juwar.

I'm sure he would have chosen that as his final resting ground. In that respect, he was fortunate... Ahh, I'm exhausted! Today was another long day. Oh, it's you! I heard Bein passed away!

How come you didn't tell me sooner?! Oh, it's you! What happened to Bein?!

Nobody knows a thing about what happened after he entered the Lava Caves! Let's hear an explanation! Goodness, a guest?

We're busy preparing the next meal at the moment. What happened to Bein was unfortunate.

He drifted into the village as a young child. An orphan. We all joined in with raising him.

As a result, I think he felt more protective of the village than any of us.

Nobody expected him to go so far as to lay down his life, though. That foolhardy, wonderful child... So much has happened at once, I can't keep up.

All that matters is that we stay healthy and happy. I don't need anything more than that. This brief moment when all the men have come in from a hard day's work to relax and unwind...

This is my favorite kind of scene. All of us were struck by Bein's sacrifice.

None of us will ever forget how he laid down his life for the sake of the village. Hmmmm. Bein, you sly thing. Escaping down through here...

I've lived here a long time, and I can assure you he's the first one to ever try to jump from here. Pots! I'm collecting them. Collecting pots.

See all those pots they're using over there? I gathered those from all over.

I'm still waiting to find the perfect one, though. It might be a long wait. I'm HUNGRY!! I helped out before, so now it's my brother's turn.

Ohh, won't they hurry it up? I want fooood! Is dinner ready yet? I want fooood! Yes, what is it? I'm in the middle of helping Mother.

Get in my way, and we'll have a protest up in here. Hmm? I'm helping out right now. Around here, I have to take turns helping cook with my little sister.

Otherwise she starts shouting about "misogynist pigs," and "the male hegemony." Excuse me! Would you kindly stop interrupting me?!

I'm in the middle of helping Mother. I'd like to ask you not to get in the way, if you please! Is it just me, or do you hear some creepy laughter from down below...?

Have I opened up a door that was never meant to be opened, or what?

What am I going to do if something nasty comes crawling up here...? Whoa-ho-hoo! Did you SEE?! Bein jumped down from here!

So I gathered up the guts to drop a pretty big rock.

And then...

......

......

......

...CRUNCH! You could totally hear it!

It was crazy! What'd I hit?! Seriously, it was like CRUNCH! Look! If you drop a rock here...

......

......

......

...CLUNK! It makes this amazing noise.

This hole must be pretty deep! The logic is infallible! Rainwater gets filtered through pebbles and gravel here to yield purified drinking water. A dried desert snake has been stored here. Sagi Yeesh...! I hope water doesn't bring this thing back to life... Sand seems to get into the bedsheets no matter how often they're shaken out.

They're gravelly to the touch. This pillow has been stuffed with flame ice dust. It looks cool and pleasant to sleep on. Drinking water is stored here, the lid kept tightly closed to prevent it from evaporating. Dirty laundry has been stuffed in here. Sand aloe, like this plant here, is useful in treating both scrapes and burns. You know, if you lick this stuff, it's got a really bitter taste. This rock slab has been baking in the sun. Ow, that's hot! You could fry an egg on that in no time flat. Seasonings and medicines have been neatly organized here. These fresh fruits and vegetables must have been bought in Mintaka with money from the flame ice. Empire Soldier Master Sagi! We've got things covered here. You hurry after Bein! I'm here keeping watch to make sure no one flees the village. Captain Lyuvann took off after Bein! Master Sagi, you'd better hurry after them! Pay no mind, Master Sagi.

We had to confine these people after they tried to impede the investigation. Fate's Cordial Medium Attack B Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä gÒ­¿š ÆŠ’  v‘©Å CØÎÌÕ DßS_ ÷/úîë P¤HÑ>  ¤‘\˜ øúˆ Ez3Ù Éb' gxË C+Šþ »³i ÷èв _år ÑÖg† ;$ò  ¬)G4 .pÔ íAÐ IU¦AC /uá ­8ZÂá ym¤ Ô¶k³ Žæ‹« ˜´^lQ ßõ\ÕÄ ë0PÕº ŽÞ44 9 fÛ ßöoü ”<3  Ž>âCP ènÒ‹+ ß,¤ÜA *,  Žˆ` b 0.Ö ßÏŽ™· ¸¥÷M5 ±Î3l œù µμ— õÂU R‡JP s-È ë›  '—DÐ ;nyÆ uæXá( õŸ°ph ʦ;_' ô…" ;_&±D t“¢ êèmÉ ñp¾p# õAäš ¿]#¿ ^öÇ  J)®† ÉèäM” Úk%à è,õ p.N/ \#S'³ Él4}³ le Þèoè½ ‡ÅV„ ¿“åc µkk¼ª ¢±¯ ë ™¶Ì '³hb û^Ñ uæÊ8 Me~² ;¹éh t¼/¶ Ù¼½% ñy»"º „[WÁ ."ɳ o<«Ã Û«ç“ #x¬6 ž6åÔ¸ ‘ÜèIB «08Éz °rƒ»¨ ê°®: %ÜP5 †ÿ±\ì Êl¸­ Tœi _t e È-øÝ0 ô&Ë G 7Ajºe «º.@ „Messenger Boy Hey, those two are punching each other out again! AGAIN?! Ugh, honestly I can't tell if they're friends or enemies anymore...

Well, either way, they'll get it out of their systems soon enough if we just leave them at it. I just wish they wouldn't duke it out in the middle of the road. People can't get by! Hmm? Mallo's assistant? Yeah, I just saw him a bit ago. Where was he headed? Come on, the next load is almost here. Let's get this done and take a break already! Wow, I just noticed all of the soldiers are gone. I wonder what happened? I heard a bomb went off in Mintaka?

Although I suppose bombs go off here every day, what with the blasting in the flame ice mines. AHEM! Quit your fighting and haul those loads already! Huh? What is it? I'm busy here! I don't know why, but that Captain Lyuvann guy just sent home all the other soldiers a while ago.

I mean, now that his back is better, why hasn't he gone back to Mintaka himself...? That soldier won't stop staring... He's got this lecherous grin on him, it's disgusting! I heard there was a bombing over in Mintaka.

The big city is a scary place.

Life in Azha is inconvenient, and the work is hard, but we don't have to worry about any of that violence. It feels great to finally have all those soldiers gone!

I'm telling you, it's hard to even breathe with people monitoring your every move like that! The flame ice mined here gets exported all over the world.

It's even used in the Empire's "mocky-nah" things.

What the heck is a mocky-nah? That's what I want to know. Some kind of icebox? We've strengthened the surveillance around here. I'm keeping a sharper watch than ever. Lately I really wish we could get along with the villagers better. So many of them are just kids.

Just because we're soldiers doesn't mean we don't have feelings too, you know? Angry Man What?! What boy?! Does it look like I have time for you right now?! Angry Woman Seriously! Can't you see we're busy?! What kind of idiot are you, anyway?! What?! The soldiers?! How the hell should I know?! And someone make this broad shut up! Excuse me, BROAD?! This is why you're a scumbag! Seriously, I can't believe you! Hello, I can't carry this load around you! Get out of the way! Excuse me?! I was here first! You get out of MY way! The hell I will! I didn't ask you who got here first, I told you to move your ass! Nice language, creep! I've got the right of way here! Now get out of my way! Running Girl Come on, now! We're going to pull it together and show those imperials, right?

Bein was always positive and assertive in the way he went about things! I know... I know! We've got to work hard, for his sake, too. Hmm? You're looking for Mallo's assistant?

I saw him leave just a little while ago. Bein was a great man. He worked for the village without any thought of himself...

It's impressive... More than I can hope to live up to myself. All right, all right! Back to work, everyone, chop chop! My will to work disappeared along with Bein. I'm through with all of this. Oh, come ON! Look, this isn't easy for me either, OK? Now quit talking like that! Bein... Where have you gone?

I don't care what anybody says, he's this village's hero, without a doubt. Come on! Things are backing up, let's keep it moving! WE ALL are doing our jobs JUST FINE!

Plus WHERE does ANYONE get off telling us to HURRY at the wages we're earning? Tell it to the soldier who comes to buy the ice!

We've got a schedule to keep here, let's get to it!

I'm the one who gets chewed out by Juwar if we're late! You guys aren't worth that to me! This is DELICATE work. The SLIGHTEST careless mistake could lead to a TRAGEDY. Messenger Girl Huh? The old guy from the lab's favorite food? H-How'd you know I had any?!

They're my favorite, too, you know. But I guess I could spare one... Here, take it. Obtained the magna essence Mountain Apple! Looks like you don't have any room. Throw something out, then talk to me again, OK? Huh? A mountain apple? I just gave you one!

You LOST it?! Come on, kid, gimme a break! Man. Here, just take this and go! Ugh! You don't have room! Make sure you're ready before you talk to me, OK?! I don't know what the deal is, but that Lyuvann guy suddenly told all the troops to go home.

Something is seriously fishy here. There has to be something going on! Ugh, enough already! Why did they have to bring in this many guards to keep watch?

We don't need people breathing down our necks to get us to work. This only makes us want to work less! Ahh, out of the way, out of the way! I'm busy!

Keeping communication going between the miners, and now getting the shipments ready...

We don't have any other way of sending messages, so I'm, huff, huff, stuck on messenger duty! Magnus Pack Coupon Sagi It doesn't look like there's anything left here, . The grains stored here are a staple of the Azhani diet. Drinking water has been set out at various points in the village to help prevent dehydration. Books about various ores and mining records have been left here. This empty barrel is surprisingly light, easily lifted off the ground. This wooden crate of dried apples bears the Cebalrai brand on its side. This spot is cooler than most in the village, so a variety of perishables have been stored away here. This barrel's lid has been sealed tight. This barrel has been filled with a large quantity of flame ice. This crate was built from resilient wood, but it's lighter than it looks. This smells great. Is that fruit inside, or what, I wonder? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &›ò%‹ ­ü³( ýy{2 ¼/-×  >³ /Äæ4 / @dÈ 6A Z­Ù€ Ok ëP¹90 ˜.«V +~T¥ ,`M) Ïf¡[7 0#žíÜ îµˆ% @!{Pµ y?Sñ ¼é]×° UUÓ˜f ûì‡ý “*Ü…' q4|1 ÷åóä¶ ™A—•ó é¥×Ý ú%£Ò ò7ši ,ò¨ë V"ê wR¥ ž °I:Æé JÆÖÆ ]-†ˆ Åf²s. ­â@Ó  Q,® JMallo Huh? Did you see that boy who was just here a minute ago?

He had the saltpeter for the gunpowder, but...

D-Don't tell me he LEFT?! What am I supposed to do now?! I need that saltpeter or...

Y-Y-You've got to find him! Now! Right now!! Sagi Well, ? Should we help look? Let's help Let's not You'll help me out? It's the boy who was right here, got it?

If you ask around for my assistant, people will know who you mean. Thanks! Hey! You're turning me down?! What a coldhearted kid! Ugh... It's the boy who was right here, got it?

If you ask around for my assistant, people will know who you mean.

You've got to find him! Now! Right now!! H-Hey! So? So?!

Did you find him? I need that saltpeter! Saltpeter!

What? In the pocket? What pocket? MY pocket? You're kidding me...

Here it is! That's amazing! How did you know?!

Now I can get back to work! Whew, thank goodness!

I'm feeling pretty good right now, so here, I'll give you this! Take it, take it, enjoy! Medium Attack B H-Hey!!

I'm busy right now! Stay out of my way! A boy? There was one here a minute ago... Huh? Where did he go? This is where we make the gunpowder used for blasting in the Lava Caves.

Come to think of it, this is where the powder Bein used got made, too. This is where we make the gunpowder used for blasting in the Lava Caves.

I know about the accident in Mintaka, but explosives are useful when handled responsibly. Mallo's always like that as soon as anything goes wrong.

She does a crackerjack job, but that personality makes her a little unreliable. They use these explosives in the Lava Caves.

Don't go thinking we hand out cheap gunpowder that'll go off with a sneeze, neither.

Making this stuff is an art, and Mallo over there is an expert at the craft. You're looking for that assistant kid?

He left here just a minute ago. Said he was going to look for a quiet spot for a nap. Try not to touch anything around here, yeah?

It might not look it to a layman's eye, but the stuff in here could kill you in about eight different ways. I'm back. I can't have Mallo troubling other folks on my account, after all. Icebloom It doesn't look like there's anything left here, . Finished gunpowder has been unceremoniously dumped into this large urn. I-Is it safe for them to just leave it out like this? This has been filled to the brim with liquor—no, with some other kind of foul-smelling liquid. Some form of crystalline powder fills the containers on the floor here. This succulent plant is spreading its leaves happily, well-adjusted to life in these dry conditions. Chemicals used in gunpowder refinery have been set out here according to type. This small potted plant is brilliantly colored. Hehe, do you suppose they use this in the gunpowder too? ÍÍ ä /ÞJ”k †:…Ò 'Õc¶ l† * °o¸e rq ,h C ñÆEÛ™ ý;à XŠ/T cšq uv5÷ bªãö ä ^p éWÕà_ mtŠ J/À }?ôµ p«òt1 Þf]€ „/1 äf\È é&úm’ ø ÎŒ J_5 ”Bµ8 p¤øæß é€Þ« „ô²É2 äîÿùz 麵 ® çô§ JùõÂØ Þ~% ½vÒ|4 I”ˆÛ ßS™:Ž ‡}×CF 1ѽlò THzI ®žXc¼ ] ¡$ ½bŽ‘T öWNF? "{)š =ÙF D‰¬ Singing Man She's gone... My angel has really gone...

I'm in the doldrums right now, but love will surely spring forth anew someday.

Goodbye till then. Adieu... Oh, alack and alaaas! My lady's gone awaaay!

My sun, my hope, my fuuuture!

I've lost them all... Oh, it's you... I'm afraid it's all over for me...

She's gone... My angel has really gone...

I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you... Thanks for trying. Take this for your efforts. Herb Powder Attack Charm Love will surely spring forth anew someday.

Goodbye till then. Adieu... You brought my song to her! Thank you so much! I know this love is meant to be, mi-mi-miii!

Ohhh, hear my sooong!

My love is a burning hunger! I'm eating all the tiiime!

Ahh! Eight meals a day, How long until it's niiine?!

Please carry this song to my beloved in Sheliak agaiiin!

'Ere my daily meal count goes from eight to nine to teeeen! Sagi , think we should store this song as magnus? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the Terrible Song. I worked real hard putting that song together, but it still seems a little blah.

Will it be enough to show her how I feel?

I dunno! I reeeeeeally dunno!

But I'll sing as many times as it takes for her to see how much I care. Bring my song to her, please! Ohhh, my dear so far awaaay!

Ohhh, hear my sooong!

My love for you keeps me awake, I haven't slept for so looong!

Ahh! I'm a drowsy, bleary mess! I haven't slept in weeeeeeks!

Please carry this song to my beloved in Sheliaaak!

Let her hear these yawns and squeeeaks! Huff, huff...

I worked real hard putting that song together, but it seems a little blah.

Will it be enough to show her how I feel?

I dunno! I reeeeeeally dunno!

But I'll sing as many times as it takes for her to see how much I care. Bring my song to her, please! Ohhh, hear my sooong!

My love for you keeps me awake, I haven't slept for so looong!

Ahh! I'm a drowsy, bleary mess! I haven't slept in weeeeeeks! The boy who was here before left to search for that singing idiot in the Land of the Clouds.

So young, and yet already he's set off on the wrong path in life... A boy? There's one right there. That obnoxious idiot finally shoved off. The flowers look happy to have him gone, too. Would someone please do something about that idiot over there?

He's been at it ever since he got back from the Land of the Clouds or whatever. He'll wilt my flowers. Hmm? Mallo's assistant? Haven't seen him around here. I was just listening to this guy sing. Aww, it's too quiet now that that singing guy's gone! He's singing! Aha ha ha ha! What a riot! Squ-squeak, squ-squeak! These buckets are used to water plants, but one has sprung a leak, making it rather useless. All of the flowers planted here have medicinal properties used to help relieve stress and fatigue. This sand aloe clipping is now growing happily on its own. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä !Ó>æ³ ©hl¤ Sljöï Ùvy§ä €ç’AŒ Úñ\$º MÀ—: ÷fb"Y g/êÅ ݁æ¹ S2:ç„ øòMî ft© ÊL ¡ #x‡  šÒHû ãj8­µ rl Q¢ •±¯zN äl㊠—d 7 9ʯ? ß‚ô hÄe5` tÉX |J{Ë» ‡9w­ ŒÊÙÑÆ Æ5Ú ’S‚W `|$°- ­¸ºP, +ÏouŽ ŒLa dee daa! Huh? Mallo's assistant?

Sorry, but I haven't seen him around. You were a friend of Bein's, right?

I hope you'll continue to come by and visit. I'm sure Bein would have wanted it as well. Young people are all so brash... It's truly sad.

I'm happy that young people are concerned for the village, but I don't want anyone to do anything dangerous. La dee daa! Today we're making chicken curry, yaaay!

La dee daa! Cooking tiiime! Ooh, it's started to smell good. Makes me homesick...

How can I worry about some boy at a time like this? Bein did what he did to protect the village, right? That's some pretty amazing love.

I wonder if I'll ever strong enough to protect everyone here like he did... What, so you were just another person out to get us?

Look, I'm happy just being here. Don't ruin that. Man, seeing her chopping vegetables like that... It reminds me of my mom back home.

Ahh... That's so nice... What? A boy? Could HE help me with my problems?!

No? I didn't think so!! I don't care about some stupid boy! Ugh, all this talk of love and romance... Is he stupid or something?!

Are all men physically incapable of seeing anything except what's right in front of them?! Turn around, idiot! Will he ever turn around and see me? Maybe things are actually better this way... Happy just being here? Ha! Is he daft?!

What a pathetic little mama's boy! Ugh, I give up! Why in the heck did I have to go and fall for a guy like that? I'm totally baffled... His mom? Vegetables?! What is he, daft?!

I couldn't care less about a mama's boy like that! Yeah! Forget him! Aww, come on... Pay attention to ME, just for a minute? I'm lonely... Everyone's been influenced by their love of this village...

The sacrifice was great, but I fell we've all gained something from this. Oh ho! The heady joys of youth. Mister Bein, kaboom KABOOM!

On a secret mission, kaboom KABOOM!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Mister Bein, kaboom KABOOM!

On a secret mission, kaboom KABOOM!

Gonna get those selfish bums!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Today we're mining, kaboom KABOOM!

Tomorrow we're mining, kaboom KABOOM!

Gonna blow away those selfish bums!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Tossing bombs, kaboom KABOOM!

Everybody join in, kaboom KABOOM!

You can do it, Bein!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Everyday we're mining, kaboom KABOOM!

Everybody's mining, kaboom KABOOM!

We're not afraid of the stupid Empire!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! No matter how much the guards bully us...

we're not gonna lose, kaboom KABOOM!

Gonna blow away the bad guys!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM!

Gonna blow away the stupid Empire!

Kaboom kaboom kaboom... KABOOM! Flame Hood Sagi It doesn't look like there's anything left here, . This water jug...is actually full of children's laundry. This sand aloe has been freshly cut. Perhaps it will be ground down to a medicinal powder. This fruit looks a bit withered. Perhaps it's being dried to preserve it. Blistering sunlight filters through the skylight at the head of this bed. You'd be covered in sweat by the time you awoke. This mattress is full of lumps and divots, probably from being jumped on nightly by children. This somewhat clouded water is used around the house, not imbibed. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¯ûf3 Ìlp ÞI$› ôUpn O5¶ž± ™@6¨ ÝI wÍ &bw´ +AJ? 4Žƒ œÐÝ7 êzÏ EOlgan ...... This plant is growing luxuriantly, despite the lack of sun. Ripe fruit have been piled high here, ready to be eaten at any moment. This tea set looks expensive. There are no tea leaves in it now. This gorgeous vase draws more attention than the plant sitting in it. Sagi It looks like every little touch would leave fingerprint marks. I'm glad it's not my job to clean this place. You can tell these are tasty from one look at their perfectly smooth skin. Wilted tea leaves lie at the bottom of this pot. How long have they been left in there? A small scratch mars this gleaming vase. Someone must have bumped into it. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ˜)l q&øs ¿ÛIñò mÎçEŠ  ã£wg ÊIaBÛ …Q‚ gq1Ýö Ä^|ü8 *9j±2 /a¢·= qšµþõ ¶ÏîáU ëó&5 K2A Zch5ˆ K‰¥ß q.>þ *ÌÊ= |What to do? I want to remove these smelly things, but the person in charge isn't around.

Do we really need to leave them here to stink up the place? I'd like to throw them out soon. Oh, good. Now all this smelly rubber can be thrown out.

As soon as Lord Baelheit moves in, I'll send for it to be picked up. Just a little while longer, now. The next emperor hasn't been chosen yet, but a job is a job.

I've got to make sure that the place is ready to go, no matter who's going to live here. Now that Lord Baelheit has been named the next emperor, we have to prepare for his arrival.

We're busy switching out the bedding and curtains to be Lord Baelheit's favorite colors. Cut flowers such as these are rare within the Empire. This vase is filled with cut flowers, but the cuts are sloppy at best. Somebody's new at this... Just standing here, you can smell the deliciously sweet aroma of the ripe fruit laid out. These unlabeled liquor bottles make a sloshing noise when shook. Someone's savings must be inside. Sagi They must've worked hard to save all this up. Let's not touch. The elegance of this bed is perfectly suited to the room's decor. Tea, sugar, and milk are neatly set out together. Chunks of rubber are piled up into a mound here. They're giving off an unusual scent. Empire Soldier Wh-Who goes there?! ...Huh? They're asleep. I guess they're tired... Let's be careful not to wake them, . ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä F”–+; ‹÷ú= ¥± ×ÁPx =vëjó ïªc¤ d™[ø 6¬T½ ”ÏgÉj 0‘ÀÇ çh C¤ 2‹ x¹œ ö&‹ˆ r¼—ÒT Xpß— œœ~[h )Ð{Ö› .„âYh †NQ q{Ôk =7 " ¬ÓðÍ" ) 5… ¶Æ4Ó ß7¬Q ¬êw )¥s ßh³û )Š­´n 2ÆùÞx ’ò> œAâýe «¼P ú6&ÂD J„S) i˜˜½ ‰I«) Ï#š+ )L¯aâ á¾Éÿ ‡ùIX NzË™  ««» m)Ûí þ¢ó )€×_| »é£ ’ E¹< ç<D rVø— òàí°6 !un ³5Að ЈFõ ?½”` šßÞ¬ ¤lDL sbÝt Ȑ!Ñ Le/lÐ ¢´×ïq ùÀü );ã‹ V†î¢ …Cº®f Éâ%€­ àï»7Y -£Kö ‰Mechanic T-Thanks. Whew, those soldiers don't kid around. Here I came all this way to check up on their stupid crestwall. Have they got nerve!

You're the intruders, right? I overheard one of the soldiers say someone had broken in.

Let me know if I can help at all. I owe you one. Plus I'd love a chance to get back at those goons. Yeow, that's c-c-cold! What's the big idea?! I'm up, I'm up! No need to keep dousing me... I'll catch my death at this rate. Ahh, you got some! As promised, I'll shut down the crestwall for a little while.

It won't take but a moment. I'll be ready by the time you get there. The place is still crawling with soldiers. I can't work under these conditions!

Would you mind getting rid of them for me?

I mean, it would have been nice if you'd taken them out before asking, but what do I know? What do you expect me to do with this? I can't work with guards patrolling the halls. Could you take them out first?

A sensible person would've already done that. Sheesh. Sagi I took out any soldiers that seemed like they'd be in your way. Great. I'll head out and disable the crestwall for you. Zzz... He's asleep! The nerve of this guy... He's asleep. I guess we could wake him up if we hit him with some more water... You mentioned the crestwall... Well, it's blocking our way. Is there anything you can do about it? Actually, there might be. I was just about to shut it off for periodic maintenance anyway. Bring me a chunk of rubber, and I'll go ahead and shut the crestwall down for a little while. The crestwall, right? Bring me a chunk of rubber and I can temporarily open the way. Uh...uhnnnngh. It looks like he's out cold from that beating the soldiers gave him. A splash of water might wake him up. Ooh, those soldiers make me angry to no end! They really showed their true colors this time.

I'm so ticked off right now... You helped me out, so I'll gladly return the favor. Empire Soldier ...Oh, hograts. That's the mechanic, numbskull! Didn't you hear him say the crestwall needed maintenance? You were the one who said he was shady and started wailing on him! Now what do we do?! ...Huh? Who the hell are you?! The intruders!! Key to Olgan's Residence It's been a while since Emperor Olgan passed on. Time to get in good with the new boss. I figure it has to be Baelheit, right? I can't imagine he would slip up. I just hope there's no trouble... Naw, root for Baelheit and you're just one in a crowd. The payout is a lot higher for supporting Verus. I'm so glad I decided to stick with Baelheit. Aren't I smart? Don't you think so? What are you talking about? You're no better or worse off now than you were before. That said, it sure doesn't pay to be greedy. That's for sure. I wonder what that one guy rooting for Verus is up to these days? These luscious fruits are just crying, "Eat me! Eat me!" from the bowl they sit in. Now radiant skin can finally be yours! ...Or so says the label on this line of cosmetics. Hmm, maybe I should pick some up for Mom... You hear something clink to the ground when you open the drawer. Obtained 5G! Even if you bang on it, no more promising sounds come from these drawers. This bed's decor is a paragon of adult sophistication. Its springy cushion is top notch. Flash Dagger ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %½ ¶q |œr° Éó  +q€‘ •Ç§± Oô¬j Ÿ²U‚ ¤VaB; ø/# ôë`¹ BNÆÐ [öôÚ Í] ¾ÞÔôT m…ñ ½ —‹ÞJ üÙ2/ 6:™…± ¥÷N q²Õ [`UJ_ ã*hQ Ÿ¨O #ÝH%Z dA;\± ± åºÝ¹ -Q?Ö mÁŠ, ŸržùÒ ¶\¿Åm Ÿûh-² ÷ŒÝÐû Ÿ­¡£ >Ù“7 ŸWP)W [Imperial Cook Wh-Who the devil are you? Quit tearing around the kitchen! With you stomping all over the place you'll kick up dust and spoil the food! Sagi I told you so, ! We have to walk slowly or else we'll attract attention! Running all over the place even after I said to knock it off... You don't work around here, do you? Just because I'm on cook duty today doesn't mean I'll let an intruder just waltz right through. You know. I think I'm more cut out to be a chef than a soldier...

Hey, buddy, you snuck past me so nobody would get hurt, right? I'm glad it didn't come to violence. These jugs are full of lukewarm water. This china is fit for an emperor, made by the exclusive Bemin & Temin. The twin logo says it all. Cool water pours out from the sparkling golden faucet. Flour, rice, and other grains have been stacked in neatly sorted piles. They all seem to be of top quality. They say this machina food-storage device's prohibitively high cost has kept it from being widely used. A whole spectrum of exotic spices from various regions is stocked here. Cool air rushes out when you open the door. You shut it quickly, before the ecologists come running. The delicious aroma of soup wafts up to the exhaust fan. Who knows where it goes from there. I wouldn't mind trying a spoonful, but we're in a hurry here. Tasty-looking meat lightly brushed with oil is being roasted in the oven. It's still only half-cooked. Patience, patience. The water coming out is warm, perhaps because it's next to the oven. These barrels are full of fruit and wine for use in cooking. This top-grade marbled beef is guaranteed to just melt in your mouth. It looks like he's too focused on cooking to notice us, . We should be fine as long as we walk reeeeally slowly. Here, watch. See? It'll be fine, . Let's remember to walk softly when we want to avoid drawing attention or waking someone who's asleep. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ý®×Ž j3¾Z -ó+‹ ñš §—@ Î  º ¸* €±_Õ 1zvÅ‘ `”Iâ ¦+ö—Õ A mop sticks out of this bucket of water. This furnace is used to burn trash. The ashes have been swept out, leaving it spic and span. Magnus Pack Coupon Noncombustible trash is sorted into these bins, although the soldiers seem pretty lax about it. Sagi Ugh... Let's shut this, quick. The stench of garbage fills the whole area. This motor, or whatever it is, is making a low rumble as it moves. Wooden crates marked Nashira are stacked in a pile, giving off a very faint smell of fish. Toxic Dumpling ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ìh` )J -…3ò ]¦Ù¸ §øϼn  ü¨„ h|À 1–>?n i*sFÒ ¯R¹b€  A mop sticks out of this bucket of water. This furnace is used to burn trash. The ashes have been swept out, leaving it spic and span. Magnus Pack Coupon Noncombustible trash is sorted into these bins, although the soldiers seem pretty lax about it. Sagi Ugh... Let's shut this, quick. The stench of the garbage is filling the whole area. This motor, or whatever it is, is making a low rumble as it moves. Wooden crates marked Nashira are stacked in a pile, giving off a very faint smell of fish. Toxic Dumpling ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä îZWÖ ó†‚ r;_g ÙÖŠ\ ’¢@Fä ZТu /‡¾) Âa¡‡( Ç1*oZ  ?=™ Þ°ÁÄÚ Âzû 4ý$Õ sÜäƒ KEmpire Soldier This is the emperor's residence.

Those with no business here are asked to leave until after Lord Baelheit's inauguration. This is the emperor's residence.

Well, with no emperor, I suppose not. But the next emperor will reside here. Don't do anything to wreck the place. This is the emperor's residence.

His Majesty, Emperor Baelheit, will no doubt be moving in shortly. Don't do anything to wreck the place. Sagi Hey, hold it, ! They're after us for assassinating the emperor! We can't go back to his residence! Huh? It won't open. Those with no business here are asked to leave until after Lord Baelheit's inauguration.

It will be up to His Majesty whether to allow civilians admission in the future.

For the time being, we ask that you withdraw. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä #W” …¹ÜM â‹!ø oʸdF  ށë o“„Ÿp ߣðÊ` oih%® u g o¾çPm (w; f hW…- mÛ[*Å h˜ù’* ŽqÄe hôbåŽ m ƒþ· h0|Áñ ŽK‰³ h­ñ§Ï ­Guillo Even if they don't trust you yet, they'll at least listen to you. How about putting in a quick word? Dark Serviceman Who would ever let you boss him around, unless the captain ordered it? Don't blow this, kid. Cut the meaningless chatter. You just give us the signal to move out. I have nothing to say to you. Just tell us when to move out. Sagi Paramachina can't talk, . It's impeccably maintained. We can't run now, . ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2ÈÞñ y1#ê \Kl “¤oÇ PSagi That's enough, ! There's no end to them—let's just get out of here. What are you turning back for?! We need to get out of here, ! ÍÍÍ ä #ªgcä @òÊË ¤ÿ À) Íý¤×4 álÕþ¨ ñâ-Î( Ï# û ”½Û `úz`+ eúPÂÓ áŽðZ) ´jÍ&G ÷£¶ þ™”,‡ ᥺cË M"…ôj áWe} ›;ü Ü ø>ú òÅV] áv+—— ñ¢Î{ 3¶ÉÆ vdFµ `ëúFä eb¨» ìï{ ]P7· N ÊU È“Å áz2  ‰§õ¼ ]ò_+ `*p½; šPlaster Master Hey, mountain apple wine! That's mighty thoughtful of you! I'm touched, man.

I can't just take it for free, though. That wouldn't be right. Take this in return. True Verdure Crush Amulet Plaster Trainee Sorry, boss! I forgot to pick some up! You slacker! It's common sense to throw one back after work, man! Sagi It sounds like these guys are looking for mountain apple wine, . Well, boss? Do the spots where it was broken blend in pretty well now? You slacker! What about there, and there! It's not even filled all the way! Ah, you're right, boss. There, and there, right? There, and there, huh...? How about now, boss? Is this wall perfect, or what? I'm pretty confident this time! Not bad, coming from you. I'll go ahead and call it done. Now, a toast over mountain apple wine! Not bad, coming from you. I'll go ahead and call it done. Now, a toast over mountain apple wine! Look, to err is human, but to plaster is divine. You got that? Yes, sir! I've got it! But, boss, are you sure that's the way that one went...? Fragments of the broken wall lie scattered on the ground. No, ! We can't go back there now! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ظ? ð×cÝ ll^ qL‚ÆÞ šThis must be some kind of dynamo. It's hot enough to make you break a sweat just being in the same room. Sagi No, ! We can't go back there now! Fate's Cordial ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %ÓÅû ¯ØÇÅ Az—¥ Pivúà Yë»$w PŠ‡† ¢Õ“rå ¼úTB Ä4ª¡ µ­]l êį ËÑ p©¶tµ ˆ¼žõ ÙbÃJÒ ï ¯m 1 ñUº ¼M Ãž*n 1[‡Úë jŠ2 ¢ORš æ|œ© ¯²à$ ßÃfN Y«t·º ž(Û iÉgï¡ ÙÏG ¦ X‘‘ ÃÁœŽ €+™ ðz¦^ì ÎÿŸ P5EG§ ­ÖÇ ±K÷gU ñSagi That's enough, ! There's no end to them—let's just get out of here. Mechanic Perfect timing! I'm just finishing up here. Take a look for yourself. I just gummed up the laser barrels with chunks of rubber. That'll hold them for a while.

Once that rubber melts, though, the crestwall will be up again. Be careful on your way out.

Well, be seeing you. Thanks for giving me a chance to get back at those punk soldiers. The crestwall is active again. We can't get through this way now, ! The mechanic can't work on the crestwall while there are still soldiers around. If we bring a chunk of rubber to that mechanic, he'll shut this thing down. Let's hurry, . We can't get by unless we find a way to shut down this crestwall thing, . We can't go any further unless we get rid of this laser wall with the imperial crest on it. What the heck is this? It's got the imperial crest on it.

It looks like lots of tiny lasers are crisscrossing to make a wall. There's no way past them. The same water is being cycled through this fountain. Just where do the roots from this tree grow down to? The spray of water in the air makes this spot quite comfortable. This tapestry bears an embroidered imperial crest. The back has been vandalized: "Lower taxes! Raise wages!" Seriously... What are you going back for?! We have to get out of here! No use—it's locked tight. Used the Key to Olgan's Residence. This isn't the way to Olgan's chamber. We need to head through the double doors in the back. This is the main entrance. Our mission is to kill the emperor. Let's hurry on to his chamber! Do you have a death wish, ?! We need to get out of here! Cliffsunder ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä s»~ ¹áÛW d…öI ËâwÐÙ 0#øÕ ‘… ÅH (t:d[ -¢09 y@ZyK Þ‘Œ‡ 7{)¦µ ~à“ (ú£Û¡ Ë´Õ[ (ŒŠPÌ k± È ´7Ž ¿This chalice is so bejeweled it could probably turn water to wine. Too bad the case is locked... This must be some kind of grimoire. You can feel its power from here. Too bad the case is locked... This regal crown is totally covered with inlaid gems and ornaments. Too bad the case is locked... The razor edge of this short sword puts other weapons to shame. Too bad the case is locked... The exotic script used in this book is like nothing you've seen before.

Judging from the illustrations, it seems to be a martial arts manual. Sagi Amazing... This one guy is using some secret technique to walk on water. Though not as brilliant as a gem, this stone is more than pretty enough to have ornamental value. This crystal emits a shining rainbow. A specimen this large must fetch quite a price. This basket was woven from pure gold. The lid is too heavy to lift! A striking blue dye was used to make the pattern on this pure white vase. They say you can tell the quality from the sound it makes when tapped. This is fine work. This pattern is one you don't see very often within the Empire. Chalices are set out in a line, but none look like they've been used. Full Plate Thunder Element Í ä DçÊÑ Å"¦ æ%þb ©Ekr |÷°ã ·s«ÿn ÉOŠ} ýú4 bÞŽ– II,² „\í ’As&ó üõ : #œ €| üÏ+ë Ÿ'Z )Guy in a Cell Thanks for letting me out! Now I can finally get back to the woman I love.

It's not much, but I'd like you to have this. I hope it helps somehow. Medium Attack Well, be seeing you! Come visit me in Mintaka sometime. I'll introduce you to my girl! Sagi It's no use, . It won't open without a key. Please! You've gotta let me out! My girl is waiting for me back home! Please! Hurry up and get me out of here!

I'm no criminal! All I did was bad-mouth some soldiers! Used the Sewer Jail Key. Longsword Weak Attack ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä :ëìö î´Ã4 rMª g&u´Ë nZUÃÙ gü§„"  ¡÷AŽ ~´fZ ØÍH_ açk )ˆÍõ 9x2 9·‹ŽM ʼ]– ejà²Ù '›Al ºߎé FÛ4 <IŸ §«š„ IJc³ R$ñ ÕÐ ¬ 7)ñˆõ 7 “·w ´lËd l&\0 Ò†) êÛ×G_ £s Ü- ± "•' ¸™¯‚m ҾɊŠ[¤"•b Qê& g`@ ª ±²¹R: z‡®Gi ÎJå —]\Xé ±G‰í ÑÓW B … ‚ì54“ µoÖ°• k÷Kö ‚ˆIÝâ Òs-·c ØaóŽ% ÒfÕA, -X°ñ½ Ò YL¾ ˜ýÀsñ Ò¬WÐö ØL»" µ1oM³ ¢KLÄ »7(¶ ÅSagi I'm still under suspicion for the emperor's assassination. Let's stay away from his residence. Guillo Wait, Sagi. I've got a bad feeling about this. Let's wait here for a while, until the dust settles. Stop worrying. If there are any soldiers, we can shake them with a wing-dash. Right, ? Wing-dash? Of course! You know the wings of the heart that appear when you focus or get excited, right? Well, running with those wings spread—that's a wing-dash.

If you're good at it, you can even shake enemies on your tail. OK, then! But we still have to be careful.

The city is one thing, but in places crawling with enemies, it's tough to keep up enough courage. If you try to use the wing-dash right in front of an enemy, your heart's resolve will crumble. I know, I know I'll be careful OK. The important thing is that we think alike and work together.

I'm counting on you, ! Old Man with a Bracelet I told you not to bother opening it. There's nowhere for me to go even if I escape.

But thank you, nonetheless. I don't have anything of worth to give you—but here, take this. Strong Attack Quzman I'll be fine. I'll head straight home, so don't go worrying on my account.

Come by my house sometime. I'll introduce you to a new friend I met down here. All I did was see Quaestor Verus walking around out there, and they locked me up. What did I do?

Not that I'm complaining, mind you. Any excuse not to go home to the missus...

My new wife, I mean. The bride from hell. Tell you the truth, she scares me. Are you Quzman? How did you know my name? Your wife asked me to find you and send you back home. Taymiya did? Hrm... I guess that's that, then. And I actually kind of liked this place.

I'll head back shortly. Come by my house later. I'll introduce you to a friend. It's no use, . It won't open without a key. Used the Sewer Jail Key. No, no. Don't bother letting me out. Even if I did escape, I have no place to go. Don't trouble yourself. If you get caught trying to let me out, you'll only wind up joining me instead. ...... Obtained 100G! Longsword Red Beans ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Z– dXí¦ 3 ì FWelcome, I say! Thank you sincerely for your patronage. I have mail addressed to you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä £ÄóÛ, sS ² ¤é꥿ ƒØ’è€ èDÍ»t Æ ˆß éç éü¿Ü© WrË ¶Íh$( @| {NVc öÓ„p ÕŸÁy Û£&tÇ ·Õ#ñÀ ¼"ôeö Ëæ º ËÆ©V8 Õ"- à†½ ·¾Lœ¤ ¼·} h #ä°C #ázÊ› Õ,2 þ | ‰¢ ÕVc\ ¬>ÀçÏ ÕÄð$  ïª$* ÕØ`×L 0G+Åd ¢h£Úž ¢µ§‚ò ·*׬ ×)Ö8Ø Õ¿Ât} ¸(P H$~< ÕèÒÏà 6xŽ ·Pðc PÈ¼Q Õç6çæ yÈ‘mÔ Õy„œ¥ Äy{³« Õë˜)° F7ˆ1ö ‡1'S •Å½ ‡’w ŸÜ©5 ‡¼•¦è f[‡EM ‡—yÒ( 1hQ¼ Ø3šÐ ‡ßyÍ• ÞÖ¢ÊÑ vÐ £ '&o÷¶ è–k B‘dö– >õ:dE ÷ë¤BÇ ï£Çcl %ö8ÞA e¦sñÝ ‚têÜv ôúAþ ¢­¿¿ ÿÈRܺ à'××& ‘go°Ã ü‰<Ï ÙÂ(+î þzv§á lµ%oÚ fvU ¬  Myl ! ÐäE !Ç=RHK !ÇÙC !õÒ~´‡ ">¹šÒ #9#ÅsÐ $CÓæmæ $ó,錊 %ý´ë¶5 &ÿ_X³ 'ÍûðÚa (ãÚ *-E² *Î~ê +šË Ú ,Ù ¼R ,Ùh‹2 -¦ˆKU .cªèFb /Ry H /)ptqÉ /<¶p /–ÏQÔ /WaÕA 0 œGù| /sç ‰ 0 ·Fî /Gé¥N 0 ‰l9; /_ü 0zb¼Çã /î'ÕÏ 0Òر{ /ß'ž 12TéС /âô/ 1{ÞÔÓ½ /Òkq• 1Å$XË@ / ·C: 2JOx1t ‡ÉHöC 2¤Œ·!¯ /Èn · 3ö˜Œ; ‡‘$> 3´–& 3™P]~K ·E|G' 3ù Ìæ 4&à¥1½ 4ÐII 4¿ ¡ 4ÜÛu 4õúcq 5åzÐØ 4ÜÝžz« 5%7Öã 5.ª‰'l 58zúY# ·èø@ 5rb1ã 5ÎW6¯ù 5ÎǨÖO 5ÿÞF ·*J} 6!ñ;ëå ·@‘` 6>·ôé 6qâÿ˜Ð /î Î 6Տü  76@:d /ãè 7…‰¿ìÎ ·kn—ä 7èa˜- ·ä[· 8n»‰' ·Še™ 7èMost children of the Empire learn to ride pods by the age of eight.

I'm, um, nine now, but still can't drive one myself, so I'm just hanging on back here. Some guy just told me not to go to the funeral because it was too dangerous.

He looked like an Azhani. I wonder how he knew it would be dangerous.

Not that I wanted to go someplace that boring to begin with. After the emperor's funeral, the candidates for emperor delivered speeches in that plaza.

I hear that a pod parked there suddenly exploded.

Before the speeches began, a man from Azha mentioned that it might be dangerous.

I'm sure glad I didn't go.

What would the Empire have done if I died? It would have been a devastating loss. They're holding a council meeting to decide the new emperor soon. That's all anyone is talking about.

For us folks without a vote, though, this election is a slap in the face. I'd really rather not talk about it. Long live Lord Baelheit!!

Three cheers for the new emperor, Lord Baelheit!! Everyone is busy getting ready to move to this Tarazed ship thing.

We've decided we'd rather stay and live in Mintaka once everyone else has cleared out.

Chalk it up to the naiveté of youth. I've got to get home before my parents wake up!!

If they knew I snuck out tonight...I'd be so dead!! I'm sooo bored. Everybody went to attend the funeral. Stay here and play with me, pleeease? I'm sooo bored. Nobody's come home yet. Stay here and play with me, pleeease? Everyone's making a big fuss over who the next emperor will be.

They're all ignoring me. It's sooo boring. So Lord Baelheit was named the new emperor.

They say it's OK to party and make a ruckus today. So, want to dance? They say we're all going to move to Tarazed. Everybody in the whooole city.

So Mintaka is going to be toootally empty.

I've decided to live here in a toootally empty Mintaka! We'll have it all to ourselves!! Chabb I love looking down on a scene from high-up places! You get to feel all important.

By the way, mister, do you know about magnus trading?

Have you got any magnus I'm looking for? Let's try trading and see. Sagi Well, ? Let's trade No time for that now I love looking down on a scene from high-up places! You get to feel all important.

By the way, mister, do you know about magnus trading?

Have you got any magnus I'm looking for? Let's try trading and see.

Or maybe you'd like to buy this magnus pack coupon off me? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon No time for that now OK, magnus trading it is! Let's get started. Come on back to trade again once you get some more good magnus! Sorry, it looks like I'm all sold out of magnus pack coupons. Well, let's see. I'll let you have it for 25000 gold.

I won't budge an inch from there! What do you say? Sounds great Not this time Sure. 25000 gold, right? Here you go. Yup! Here's that coupon. Magnus Pack Coupon Let's trade next time. Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Whaaat? Well, OK, that's fine. Next time come by ready to trade, OK? Huh? Looks like you don't have enough gold. I can't let you have it for that much.

Next time come by ready to trade, OK? I see... That's too bad. Let me know if you change your mind. Man in a Bind "Move your pod!" they say—but how?! I'M OUT OF GAS. Gahhh!

It'd be a cinch to move her if I had some machina oil... Hmmm, machina oil... Maybe the kind they use for cooking would do? But my pod is picky about its oil. Feed it regular cooking oil, and it'd probably jam up out of spite.

These days, only rich folks would have machina oil handy. Man, I'm in a tight spot. Wh-Whoa! That's machina oil! You're just going to give it to me?!

Thank you! With this stuff, I'll be out of here in no time!

Take this as a thank-you. Taunt Whew, you really saved me there. Thanks, I owe you one!

I'd better make my exit before they decide to come and chew me out again.

Later!

With oil prices being this high, it's a bear to get your hands on any.

Not to mention, with all this commotion, oil is probably the last thing on everybody's mind.

The average home isn't going to have machina oil just lying around....

Unless you're richer than most, there's no way you could get any with oil prices being what they are. Aww, look how scratched up this is... Don't worry, I'll have you sparkling in a jiffy! What, you've never seen a gilder at work before?

The city is mostly empty today, between the late emperor's funeral and the candidates' speeches.

I'm taking this opportunity to work on some repairs I've been asked to do around the city. Man, how long has it been since my grandfather and I first put up all this gold plating?

Plus I've seen this city grow as I grew up myself. That makes it all the more special. I hear there was an explosion in the plaza in Greater Mintaka.

And I just replaced the gilt there the other day to get it ready for the big speeches.

Now I have to do it all over before the council meets to decide the new emperor... There's still plenty of gilding left to be done... I've been gilding this city together with my grandfather for over 40 years at this point.

Plus I've seen this city grow as I grew up myself.

And now it's time to say goodbye to this city full of memories.

They built a ship as big as an island at the north of Mintaka. Everyone's moving onto it now. Long live Lord Baelheit!! I guess there's no need to do any more repairs around here.

What's the point, when everyone is moving to that massive ship in the sky?

Still, this city is the product of Gramps and my blood, sweat, and tears. Maybe it's time I retired... I'm telling you, closing off public roads causes problems for the citizens!

Do you realize how many people you're inconveniencing by blocking off this street?

Try giving that an ounce of thought, you pathetic half-wits!!

Didn't your mothers teach you not to make trouble for other people?! That's just common courtesy!!

Excuse me, Officer! Are you even listening?! A chance to meet the new emperor! I'm so excited, I can barely contain it!!

I mean, if I catch his eye, and he's looking for a lady, I'd be set for life!!

This outfit looks OK, right? I've got to look my very best for the speeches!! What with the bombing and all, I missed my chance to meet the new emperor...

But I haven't given up on marrying rich yet!!

Love thrives on adversity! I'm going to bag me a big one if it's the last thing I do!! They're holding a council meeting to decide the new emperor tomorrow.

This is the biggest and final chance for me to meet the new emperor! I've got to look my finest!! Lord Baelheit was chosen to be the next emperor.

I wonder what I should wear to the inauguration? They say the fortress they've been working on forever has been completed.

I hear the plan is to abandon Mintaka and move the capital there.

I can't be sitting around talking! I've got to get ready to move! I heard some soldiers say there was trouble at the emperor's residence.

They said they were searching for some kid around 15 years old, dressed all in...red...

......

Ah, don't pay me any mind here. I was talking about a dream I'd had. Nothing important, forget about it. This time, let's see if we can't dream about a girl in white instead. I'm taking a nap, so move along now. We were just debating who will win: Verus the spiriter, or Baelheit and his machina.

They're both so qualified, it's hard to say who deserves to be emperor more. I think Lord Baelheit is a sure shot in the imperial race.

I mean, it was his troops that slew those big monsters that were showing up everywhere.

Even without Verus's troops around, Lord Baelheit's Dark Service will keep us safe. Long live Lord Baelheit!!

Long live Emperor Baelheit!! Just days after his inauguration, and Lord Baelheit is moving the capital. He is truly a visionary.

He must have been preparing from before the elections, confident in his victory. Oh, you're just in time. I was about to die of boredom here.

They've been making us wait at this roadblock forever.

Here, you simply MUST stay and chat with me for a while. Bleah Gimme a break

...Why do I detect a snub coming?

Fine. Keep moving, sonny. Are pods that uncommon to you? Here in the Empire, there's one for every family.

These days, machina form the backbone of our citizens' daily lives.

It's about time the other islands embraced machina so they can enjoy the same leisure. I'm so busy with preparations for the council meeting! I'm the community chairperson.

I've got to make the council meeting a sight the children of Mintaka will remember throughout their lives.

You should be sure to attend this historic event as well. So, Lord Baelheit has been chosen. Many citizens of the Empire have long expected this result.

It's only natural, when you consider how much he's done for the Empire. I hear that the construction of Tarazed has been completed!

They say that anyone who casts aside their wings of the heart is welcome to emigrate there.

What possible use do those wings serve in this glorious era of machina? I'll happily give mine up. Oh, man, I've gotta get this flame ice delivered before noon. When's this blockade going to end?!

I don't know about any big monster, but I know I'm a lot more scared of crossing my momma!!

If I head home like this, she's going to flatten me! Hey, do you know any shortcuts here? Looks like you can get up to the roof through the main guardhouse.

But there's no way I'd get this cart through that narrow door. Oh man, what am I gonna do... We were just discussing our thoughts on who will become emperor.

Don't you think Quaestor Verus is the most fitting choice?

He's rid us of countless monsters and defended the peace of the Empire.

A utopia, led by a spiriter... Doesn't that sound wonderful? We were just discussing our thoughts on who will become emperor.

Things aren't looking too good for Quaestor Verus these days...

I think it's dangerous to depend on superpowered machina, even if they are convenient.

We need to look at the candidates clearly and incisively, or the whole Empire could be lost. So, Quaestor Verus has lost...

I suppose it can't be helped. Time to jump on the bandwagon and welcome the new emperor!

Long live Lord Baelheit!! Well, the celebration has died down. Maybe it's time to face reality and move out to Tarazed.

Now that my dreams of a utopia led by a spiriter have been lost, I can't see hanging on to my wings. Hey, did you hear the news?! They say there's a monster on the loose somewhere in the city!

Don't you want to sneak a peek? I've got to get through this blockade, even if it means tackling a guard!

It looks like the easiest way to go would be to climb to the second story and go from rooftop to rooftop. Oh ho ho! Machina are so convenient!

My legs were hurting so badly I could scarcely walk. Now, with machina, I don't have to.

I'm casting my vote for Lord Baelheit without a second thought. Oh ho ho! Machina are so convenient!

My legs were hurting so badly I could scarcely walk. Now, with machina, I don't have to.

I'm sure glad I cast my vote for Lord Baelheit. The only condition they've placed on moving to Tarazed is casting aside one's wings.

With machina taking care of us, who needs wings of the heart? I'm happy to give mine up. Empire Soldier ......

We're on terror alert here. Get in the way of the patrol and we'll lock you up as a suspect. ......

We just had a terrorist bombing. Keep loitering around the place and we'll lock you up as a suspect. ......

Get in the way of the patrol and you'll visit the underground jail for obstruction of justice. I've been on duty since dawn... Give me a break, already...

Nyup nyup nnzzz... I've been on call for days now, with no time to sleep in between...

Nyup nyup nnzzz... I'm...not sleeping... No napping for...me...

Nyup nyup nnzzz... Huh, wha—!

I wasn't asleep! Wide awake and vigilant, that's me!! I was asleep the whole time, so I'm not sure what's going on here.

What's everyone all worked up for? Did something happen? How long do you plan on parking here? You're blocking the exit! Hurry it up, will ya!? I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I'll get it out of here right away! Just give me a few more minutes! Who parks right in front of the door to the guardhouse, anyway? What were you thinking?

Get it out of here, pronto! You hear me!? Yessir!! The official crest of the Empire bears a sword sticking out of the body of a heraldic beast. Just what does this crest mean, I wonder? Faster 'n' safer than anyone! We get your mail there, guaranteed. -Mintaka Magnus Shop- We deliver your precious mail faster than the competition. For all your mailing needs, -Mintaka Magnus Shop- Our dazzling shopkeeper awaits your business! Ice Roue Firewheel This cart holds a mountain of Azha's famous flame ice. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of the Flame Ice. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Hey! Get your hands off, kid!! Oh, whoops... Sorry, sir. Let's not, , I feel like a thief taking it. Hey, what's the meaning of this? Just how long are you going to block up the streets like this?! We apologize for the inconvenience. That's all we grunts are authorized to say on the matter. Hey, what's that? There's a person on the far side!! What's going on here?! We apologize for the inconvenience. We grunts haven't been informed of what's going on, either. Milly and Guillo are waiting. We should hurry up and get that letter.

If I get caught dawdling here, Milly will chew me out. Milly and Guillo are waiting. We should hurry back.

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Apparently a giant, unidentified beast attacked a caravan passing through the area.

According to witnesses, the beast measures over ten feet in height, has sharp fangs and claws,

and a terribly aggressive nature. All in all, a truly fearsome monster. Oh my word! A monster, he says! Eek! A monster! The monster has crossed the desert, and we now have confirmation that it has entered Mintaka.

Luckily, it has yet to cause any damage—but all signs indicate the creature is still roaming about.

For your own safety, we have no choice but to temporarily blockade the city. Also, we are searching for a key witness, a young man, about 15 years old and dressed in red.

Any citizens with information are asked to inform the nearest sentry immediately.

We're sorry for the trouble, but ask that you do your duty as citizens of Mintaka and assist in the search. Sagi So that's the excuse they're using to hunt us down.

Well, we can't stay here. Let's get while the getting's good. Wow, you're amazing! You took that soldier down, like POW!

You're the guy in red they're after, right?

Naw, don't worry! I won't tell anyone about it!! Oh, wow, a monster! This is so exciting!!

Ten feet tall, with razor-sharp teeth and claws, they said! Oh man, that's sooo cool!! I found this a little while ago. It makes it hard to run around, so you can have it! Fate's Cordial This is fun. Want to join in? There's a huge machina up in the sky! It would be so much fun to play tag up there! A stranger told me he'd give me some candy if I stood watch here.

You're pretty suspicious. I'll have to tell that stranger about you! I heard a really big noise! KABAAAM!! I'd better warn that stranger guy. I found some money back there, but I'm too busy right now. Would you turn it in to the guards? Obtained 100G! If you chase 'em, they run. If you run, they chase you! Playing tag is the best! Gonzo, Thief Extraordinaire Heh heh heh. Two women and two little kids...

These imperial aristocrats are probably loaded with cash.

Well, now that I've cased the place, I think it's showtime. ...?! Housekeeper Huh?! Ma'am! Someone just dropped from the ceiling! Camilla Good heavens! Just what's going on here?!

You've come to snatch away my precious children, haven't you?! Y-You're mistaken, ma'am!! I'm but a humble Mintaka city building inspector.

My department is currently offering citizens building inspections free of charge.

As part of our services, we take a look at the conditions of private residences, and— Oh, hush! Get him!! Gnyah?! Eh, I say it smells fishy. Just where is this monster hiding? Nobody has seen it around at all.

It's fishy, I tell you. Awfully fishy. They say the late emperor died because of an illness.

But he was such a robust person, and at the very height of health!

Just think of the tangled drama of love and hate that might have prefaced his untimely doom! Everyone is all Lord Baelheit this, Lord Baelheit that... Are they all blind?

Can you imagine this nation with Lord Baelheit in command?

Machina took down that monster. Once all the monsters have been killed, those same guns will turn on us.

An age of military rule is about to begin... It's finally been decided. Rule by military force, mankind controlled by machina...

It's foolhardy to think that people could ever live freely in a country like that. The public broadcast just said that if we don't cast aside our wings, they'll shoot down the entire island.

Killing those who don't obey, quashing the seeds of dissent... Baelheit has shown his true colors. I should take a lesson from your light-footed step, mister. What to do, what to do, what to do?!

There's a monster, they say, a monster!!

And my cholesterol is sooo high, I'm sure I'll be the very first to get eaten!!

I wonder if there's still time?! Is there still time?! There's time You're too late I'm don't know what you're talking about, but I'm sure you'll be fine. There's no need to get worked up. Really?! You think so?

Oh, good. Well, I hate to say it, but... No way!! Really?!

But if I just gave up now, I'd lose all of my pride as a man! I'll think of something yet!! Rrroooooooooar!! DIET TIME!! Ahh, I'm so tired. I'm tired of life.

I was all excited to start my diet, and it didn't last three days...

Go ahead, laugh if you want to. From now on, I eat what I want and sleep when I want!

I'll live big and die young, and make my remaining days a tribute to all life has to offer! I didn't see a thing. Please go easy on me. Maybe it's my age, but all I see when I look at you is bright red... I hear there's a terrible monster on the loose, but we're all safe as long as Quaestor Verus is around.

He's beaten so many monsters by now that it's hard to keep count. Who do you think you'll vote for in the upcoming imperial elections?

Quaestor Verus, the spiriter, or Lord Baelheit and his machina? Both are men of impressive gifts.

Their visions for the Empire surpass anything we ordinary folk could ever dream up.

It hardly feels right to place one above the other. Lord Baelheit won in a landslide. It must have been so embarrassing for Verus to have lost like that. They say we'll all be killed if we don't move to that Tarazed ship! I've got to get things ready, quick! A monster, they say! What a shock, what an absolute shock!!

And a boy dressed all in red, too! Just from the color of his clothes, you can tell he's suspicious!

That boy was the one who smuggled the monster into the city! That has to be it, it's his fault!! You there in the red, you agree with me, right?! ...... Umm. Things are getting kind of heavy here.

Let's get out of here. It's him! This guy in the red here!! Hmph, you're right. He's definitely a boy dressed in red.

You over there. Would you come with me to the guardhouse? What should we do, ? Let's run Let's fight Ah, um, no. I mean...

Ahh! Officer, behind you! The monster!! Do you really think I'm going to fall for that? No way! You beat that soldier?!

Oh no! What should I do?! Guillo Blah blah blah. Bothersome woman.

...... Come to think of it, you've got some tasty-looking meat on those bones.

In fact, your bones alone would make for quite a feast. Sagi, can I eat her? Aaah! Save me!! Now we ought to have a little quiet.

All right, let's hurry on. Who do you suppose you'll be voting for in the elections?

Quaestor Verus, the spiriter, or Lord Baelheit and his machina? Both are men of impressive gifts. Long live Lord Baelheit!! Machina forever!! Once the emigration to Tarazed is complete, they plan to dispose of all floating islands, even Alfard.

Those left behind will be killed. I've got to move out, fast! Hic! Whaaat do you waaant? I can't drrrink another drrrop.

You tellin' me to move? I ain't movin' anywhere! This is my land. Hic! Whaat do you waaant? You got business with me?

You tellin' me to move? I ain't movin' anywhere! This is my land. To think we'd have some kid swinging around a sword in our city.

I've heard tell that the youth have been getting more violent, but I never thought it was this bad.

I worry about what sort of world my grandchildren will grow up in. Whoa. I go out for a morning walk, only to find out our city is in peril!

I've been alive a long time, but I've never heard of a monster getting inside Mintaka before.

I worry about what the world will be like by the time my grandkids have grown up. Emperor Olgan is getting older. Soon we'll be electing his successor. I wonder who it will be?

The wealth and convenience we enjoy are all a result of promachination.

And we're at peace now because of the quaestor's unflagging efforts to protect us.

Lord Baelheit and his promachination, Quaestor Verus and the Empire's peace...

The imperial throne will surely go to one of those two. So, that beast turned up in Hassaleh. It's amazing the types of things you find on those backwater islands.

I was planning a vacation out there. I need to cancel that on the double. Lord Baelheit's personal forces have exterminated the monsters that have appeared all over the world.

I suppose that's what you'd expect from an imperial candidate. I wonder what happened to the monster that appeared at the council meeting?

It appeared there out of thin air. It was all so sudden, I was caught totally off guard. Everyone else is emigrating, I need to start moving myself. This place has changed a great deal from the way it used to be.

You can still see a tiny bit of green, but the city is brimming with machina.

I suppose living has gotten a bit easier thanks to machina.

Emperor Olgan is getting on in years. Is there any doubt that Lord Baelheit and his machina will succeed him? Who do you suppose you'll be voting for in the elections?

Quaestor Verus, the spiriter, or Lord Baelheit and his machina? Both are men of impressive gifts.

I hear talk that they're building some giant machina someplace. Is it an amusement park or something? I hear talk that they're building some giant machina someplace. Is it an amusement park or something? Everyone else is emigrating. Maybe I'll move over to Tarazed, too. I'm on security patrol. Let me know if you see anything suspicious. I'm on patrol. Let me know if you see anything suspicious. Traffic is currently restricted. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Those with business up ahead, we ask that you turn around and proceed on the opposite side. We're on patrol to ensure that no criminal activity takes place amidst the emigration movement. Man of Broken Dreams It's already been a full year since I moved here from Sadal Suud, bent on seizing the Mintakan Dream.

Then my business failed, I lost all my savings...

But I didn't quit, no sir!

I started a new business...only to have my partner run off with all our dough.

And now only the fluffpups are left to console me...

Is it 'cause I'm from the sticks? Is that what's wrong with me? Life sure tumbles down in a hurry.

Shucks, if I had the money to try again, I know I'd get it right this time.

Seen any gold nuggets lyin' around? The Mintakan Dream... Maybe it was too much to ask for...

Dear gods, please just one more chance! That's all I ask!!

Please give this poor, luckless man a golden blessing!! I-Is this—?! D-Do you think I could make a fresh start? Well, this time I'll do my damnedest!

Thank you. I'll never forget you.

Please, use this. Magnus Pack Coupon I'm not alone this time. I've got these fluffpups with me! Thank you. Fluffpup Ruff!! Ruff! These jets are the source of the subtle, pleasant fragrance that fills the capital. A ladder is inexplicably set out here. Maybe someone was on the roof before. , it looks like we can access the sewers from here. Let's go down Let's not

OK, let's head on down.

You're right. It's dirty and smelly down there. I hope we never go back. DANGER! No jumping from this point! -Mintaka Education Committee- Sagi, wait. Hm? What is it, Guillo? If we continue to fight separately, we'll be putting ourselves at a heavy disadvantage.

You take command from now on. I'll follow your orders. Are we clear? Crystal clear! Just make sure you keep up, Guillo! I know what to do!

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I tried and tried and tried and eventually passed the test to become a Coliseum entrant.

But whenever I actually go to enter, my legs just buckle, and I can't take a single step.

My sponsor, Mr. Sting, put all his faith in me! How can I ever face him now? My heart's resolve is completely broken... Here, you take these. Hey, wait! Did you make some room? Huh? You don't have any blank magnus free?

That's a problem... I want you to have these!

Go on, free up one blank magnus, I'll wait. You don't mind, right? It looks like you don't have any blank magnus available.

Go on, free up one blank magnus, I'll wait. You don't mind, right? Please, take these! Clearly fate has brought us together for a reason. I'm a little lost, but it looks like he's offering us a magna essence. Should we take it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Coliseum Dog Tags! You won't accept it? But I'm offering it to YOU, out of everybody in the whole world... Thank you.

About those dog tags... They have a special power to them.

If you step into a blue flower while holding them, you can warp to the Coliseum.

There's a blue flower right here in this port. Why don't you go take a quick peek? Um, I can't accept these. Don't be silly! We're not allowed to throw away the dog tags. Coliseum rules.

Now that you've taken them off my hands, I feel a heckuva lot better! ...... I think I'm going to take a walk and get some fresh air...

I just know you'll become a great, world-famous warrior! Is it really OK to keep these? It's fine Don't worry about it Yeah, you're right. And that guy said he felt better with me hanging on to them anyway.

Let's give it a shot, for our sake as much as his. OK, ? What's this big blue flower? What a terribly large weed to be growing in such an odd place. That's no weed, Gramps.

It's called a warp flower, and it has mysterious properties.

It has the power to connect HERE...with THERE. Oh ho, I see, I see. You're awfully smart, aren't you?

But, uh...where in the heck is "THERE"? Far, far away from HERE, of course!

This flower leads to the oldest of bethels, a church at the very edge of the world.

They say it's so far away, you can't get there directly except by using a special ship.

These flowers have been set out so that even people without a ship can go to offer up their prayers. Well, is that so? You really are a smart little devil. There are save flowers, too. They're different from warp flowers. So you can just zip right there using this flower? TO BE SCHLEPPED IN And there are save flowers, different from warp flowers, too. So it connects directly to the world's oldest church, eh? Maybe I'll take a quick peek. I'm just not cut out for fighting with scary monsters like that...

I'm sure that in your case, you'll manage just fine. I guarantee it. Emperor Olgan's funeral is starting! No citizen of the Empire would dare miss it.

You're lucky to have come at such a historic time. Make sure you go have a look. I'm sorry, but can you tell me where the funeral is being held?

Maybe I'm getting old, but I have trouble remembering even things I've just recently heard.

Wait, were they holding it in Greater Mintaka? I just don't remember... I'm sorry, but can you tell me if the emperor's funeral has already ended?

Maybe I'm getting old, but I have trouble remembering even things I've just recently heard. I'm sorry, but can you tell me which one became the new emperor, Lord Baelheit, or Quaestor Verus?

Maybe I'm getting old, but I have trouble remembering even things I've just recently heard. I'm sorry, but can you tell me what all the ruckus is about?

Maybe I'm getting old, but I have trouble remembering even things I've just recently heard. Hey, it's dangerous under here. Keep your distance, son.

If you get hit by its tail, I'll be picking up the pieces. Keep your distance, son. Hey, you! It's dangerous around here, so keep your distance.

This big guy just loves meat. If he catches a whiff of you, he'll gobble you up in a single bite. Can't say I didn't warn you. If you don't listen and get hurt, it won't be my fault. To own a ship that gorgeous, and at such a young age! I'm impressed. They say a scary monster has wandered into Mintaka. How horrible!

But how stupid does that monster have to be? We've got the Dark Service here.

Half of the soldiers in there are nearly monster sized themselves!

I'm sure they'll take care of it with no problem in a jiffy. I'm not losing any sleep. When did Mintaka get to be such a dangerous place?

First a monster invades the capital. Now some terrorist is planting bombs.

They found one just the other day, not far from where we stand.

Luckily, it didn't go off, but they still haven't found the culprit. I'm too scared to go outside anymore. With all the soldiers in Mintaka, I'd always thought I'd be safe. Perhaps I thought wrong...

Maybe I should consider moving to some other island. They'll be holding a council meeting in the plaza in Greater Mintaka.

But just the other day, that terrorist struck there. I wonder if it's safe... So Lord Baelheit was chosen, hmm? I'm glad the Empire is in good hands. Apparently, they're moving the capital to a giant fortress in the sky!

We all have to move over there soon, before it's too late! Empire Soldier We're currently on high alert due to a recent surge in terrorist activity.

If you see any suspicious objects or persons, leave them be, and alert the nearest soldier. I hear the terrorist leader has been safely apprehended. Thank you all for your help. We've tightened security to stop anyone who dares defy the Empire! Peon of Peons You don't see clothes like yours around the capital often. Are you a tourist from another island?

I'd be careful if I were you. A lot of unpleasant rumors have been flying around lately.

We peons aren't told all of the details, but I hear the emperor's death was set up. Hey! You there!! Quit your gabbing and get back on patrol!! Yes, sir! I'm sorry, sir!! The last emperor wasn't very popular. Maybe it's only natural that such rumors should crop up.

I'll be in real trouble if I keep talking, so please move along. Apparently the terrorist was in Azha.

They say the young spiriter at the quaestor's place managed to track him down.

I had heard that spiriters gravitate towards one another. Guess it's really true.

Now that we have two spiriters here, no country would dare make a move against us. The insufficient security at the candidates' speeches was an embarrassment for all of us.

We'll have to work extra hard to make sure tomorrow's council meeting happens without incident. I wonder why so many incidents have been taking place lately?

I hope it's not the curse of the late Emperor Olgan... All of the citizens living here left following the announcement about the move to Tarazed.

I take my duty to protect the people of this city seriously, but if I don't evacuate soon...

I wonder when I should break ranks with the security here. Hmm? You look familiar. Have we met somewhere? Skyliner Attendant This is the skyliner to Hassaleh. It will be departing shortly.

We ask all passengers to make sure not to leave any possessions behind when boarding the skyliner. The skyliner is undergoing periodic inspection. I can't let anyone board right now. Milly Looks like the ship is about to leave. Shall we go wait on board? Sure, let's go Not yet Let's take another minute to look around here first. DEBUG Message.

There is no dialogue available at this point. This device is used to safely guide the skyliner into place when docking. The languorous flow of pink clouds as far as the eye can see makes for an enchanting vista. Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Gqjº? ΗšÃ Ûö£ Ž%ß 7Wë„ TþÑL ì£÷; ™Ãý‚) KÈyd ½ó§|‚ ÿ°žž ¢[–Ú{ xWࢠxÎwÎY Ú[Ax ä·¡ ωÑÕ Ywûf  ˜®70 ¬Ï F&Gá ô8¿ s3äò/ Žuø¥ ~ÁfÌ  ‡ã_1 Ø,Ó §ìÏVÑ }0³ ÝËA`Ú †Áþ@ ,üK 7ÎÎÒ __'Å JÄ‹ tÿ„UÅ ƒ ã Y€©'Þ î€” 3Åß¼ le] EÄëö= ܧ©/ ðÁ(Éj NÌâç úœåÙW 5¼§ Î'š Î PPÓH ýÑ'à5 .¬jz øæ™ ã œsp ¶ Ä$j ÕXøÏ ã–æÊ ³+zX L噁 iñoð® 5): yöÀ(ú àJ—ïc  Ø ©AùJ €Øᄯ Èžåm ¦ë™ä Ç1Õ% mmuþ •Ûù «àƒ   Empire Soldier They say the emperor was killed. Ugh, are you serious? His sleeping face beams with pride after a day full of successes. More chocolate, please... Zzz... Valara just got in her machina arma and ZAM, blew that thing away.

If we got into the Dark Service, it could be us getting to ride in that thing next, you know.

On my next deployment, I'm making a name for myself! Valara just got in her machina arma and ZAM, blew it away.

If we got into the Dark Service, we could be the next to ride in that thing, you know.

On my next deployment, I'm making a name for myself! I hope there's some kind of trouble at the council meeting today. I need to make a name for myself here. Then the machina arma was totally like ZAM, and let the thing have it.

That super dangerous afterling just flopped to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut.

But speaking of that afterling, it showed up out of nowhere... Where was it hiding before?

I looked that plaza over end to end, and there's no place something that big could have hidden. So Tarazed is finally done. It was a long time in the coming.

These days I think back on the time I held a hammer instead of a gun and actually get kind of nostalgic. He must be exhausted, judging from the way he's sleeping. You ate my donut, you punk!!

...... I didn't eat it... I swear I didn't... Zzz... Best...donut...ever... Yum yum yum...

Zzz... You punk, you really did eat it!

We're taking this outside! You're going down!! Ah! It's the kid in the red outfit!!

Grab him!! It's not like this increased security is going to stop the terrorist. Today was my day off, too...

It has to be those Azhani.

Pfft, how long before we get to use that machina-whatever to wipe them all off the map? We've got to stay sharp here to make sure those Azhani guys can't plant any more of their bombs.

I hear the Dark Service is taking care of the security at the inauguration, so I guess we won't see any action. I'm relieved that Lord Baelheit was chosen as the new emperor.

Just between us, I used to work at Quaestor Verus's place, and I discovered a horrifying room.

If someone with those inclinations were to become the emperor, I can only imagine what would happen. Tarazed is the product of our blood, sweat, and tears. I'm stoked to see it unveiled!

We were under a gag order until now. I'm happy I can finally talk about it. ...... Valara from the Dark Service is so amazingly cool.

It's hard enough just to get picked for the Dark Service, and she's headed straight for the top.

Talented, and hot to boot!! I think I'm in love. Valara from the Dark Service is so amazingly cool.

She kills the monster in Hassaleh, then the one in the Lava Caves. She handles promachination at Anuenue.

It's like she's single-handedly making promachination work everywhere.

Talented, and hot to boot!! I'm head over heels here. Valara from the Dark Service is so amazingly cool.

She handles those giant monsters like they were harmless little kittens! She hardly breaks a sweat!!

Talented, and hot to boot!! I could give myself body and soul to someone like that. Valara from the Dark Service hasn't been back once since she left for Anuenue...

And here I've gotten so addicted, I don't think I can go on living if I don't see her face each day.

Oh, Lady Valara! Wherefore art thou?! Oh, whatever shall I do?! Two strapping young men are about to fight over me!

It's downright sinful for a woman to be as ravishing as I am...

But I love it! Oh, you two brutes! Fight more! More!! He's wild for me. Tee hee.

Oh, you too? Whatever shall I do? Tee hee. Hey, scumbag! What do you think you're doing with my girl?! I'll knock your block off!

Just, uh, leave your helmet and gun...and, uh, armor there and STEP OUTSIDE!! Maybe she was yours once upon a time in the distant past,

but now she's going steady with ME.

Do yourself a big favor and take a hike while you still have the option. I'm thinking seriously about our future together, honey. Promise me that I'm the only one.

You're just too beautiful. I can't focus on my mission, I'm so worried that someone will snatch you up! This valve is emitting the gas that shrouds most of the capital. So much of this gas is released into the city air that it has become a defining feature of Mintaka. This indescribable scent lingers in one's nose. Sagi It smells great, but not like a tasty food smell or anything. There's something mysterious about it. Luxury items for military officers lie stacked in a disorderly pile. The water filling this urn smells slightly of machina gas. A sign has been posted, reading, "Currently undergoing regulation. Please keep free of impurities." Hmm? There's something hanging here. Sewer Jail Key This machina relays urgent messages to the soldiers, so be careful what you say around it.

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Skeed, Vallye, someday you two will be in the position of guiding this Empire onward.

You owe it to your nation to be diligent in your studies, no matter the sacrifice. Understood? Skeed Yes, Mother. Vallye Yes, I understand, Mother. Of course you do, my dears.

I must go check on your father now. You're to finish reading the Imperial Constitution before I return. And who might you be? I don't recall any engagements scheduled for today.

I'm terribly busy at the moment. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave. Well, then, I must be off. Try to keep a handle on things, hmm? Yes, ma'am. Have the meal ready and the cleaning finished by my return. Do I make myself clear? Yes, ma'am. Have a safe trip. Wow, do I hate that woman. The missus is such a tyrant—I can't stand it!

Just because the pay is good doesn't mean I plan to stick around and take this every day, you know? Well, all right, now that the tyrant is out, I can get some work done here.

I don't mind if you stay, so long as you're gone when she returns. Don't dally, all right? Caring about your kids' education is one thing, but what she does to those brats is more like torture...

Plus she's totally hysterical when her husband's around. All they ever do is argue.

The way the two of them go at it, I think I understand why he might not want to come home, you know? Excuse me? Try moving your hands more and your lips less, hmm? Y-Yes, ma'am! My humblest apologies! I come home with my ears burning, and wouldn't you know, it's you.

You there, in the red. If your business is done, please leave. She has a sixth sense or something.

That big lump on top of her head is like one big ear, I swear.

Ahh, I just want to go off someplace where no one can hear me and vent until I'm blue in the face. Just because your marriage is failing doesn't make me your whipping girl.

Ahh, I just want to go off someplace where no one can hear me and vent until I'm blue in the face. Ahh, that's better! I could get used to this!

I feel a lot less stressed. Thanks for listening.

As thanks, you can take this. Mattress Wow, this is really satisfying! But wait, I've got more!! Come on, help me blow off some steam!! Let me know if you ever need anything. I'll see what I can do to help.

If you need anything from in here, even that expensive machina oil, you can just go ahead and snag it. That's right, you wanted that machina oil before, didn't you?

I'll think up some excuse for you. Go ahead and take it. With the recent shortages, machina oil prices have skyrocketed.

And yet these crazy rich folks keep burning through it just the same, like they don't even care.

If you've got that much money, give me a stupid raise! It really cheeses me off... Take that! And that!! Gonzo, Thief Extraordinaire H-Hey wait!! Ow! Oh, that hurts!!

You just stabbed me with that fork!! Your luck ran out the moment you fell down here!

I've been having a really rough week, and I'm taking it all out on you!! W-W-W-Whaaat?! Ohhh, ho ho ho ho!! This feels great! I never knew I was so into this. Young master Skeed is just about to turn 11, but...

the master hasn't returned home in some time.

I know how busy he must be, but I do wish he could be home for his son's special day.

Well, actually I just want him back so he can keep his snarky wife at bay for a while. Their marriage is on the rocks, and all they ever do is fight. Maybe it's time I moved on.

But before I quit, I'd like to stick it to that uppity woman just once.

I wonder if anybody has some good dirt on her... The master hasn't been home lately. Maybe he's out having an affair...

If I could get some proof and rub it in the missus's face, I'd finally feel like we were even. Ahh, I feel great. Thank you. Now I can quit with no regrets. Young master Skeed is just about to turn 11, but...

the master hasn't returned home in some time.

I know he's an important man, but you'd think he could take a day to celebrate his own son's birthday.

Their marriage is on the rocks, and all they ever do is fight.

Maybe it's time I moved on.

And I keep hearing noise coming from the roof. Is there a rat up there or something? This Almarde woman... J-Just WHO IS SHE?? Mother, get ahold of yourself!! We are the proud citizens of Alfard!

We mustn't be deceived by some suspicious magnus this lowborn was carrying! Yes, he's right! Mother!!

Father can't possibly be so vulgar a man as that! So please, pull yourself together!! Kee hee hee... Mother! Pull yourself together, Mother!!

We are the proud citizens of Alfard!

We must remain calm and collected at all times, no matter what happens! Yes, he's right! Mother!!

I read in one book that all men were skirt chasers constantly looking for action...

but Father can't possibly be so vulgar a man as that!

...Probably. ......

Men only love young women...

Kee hee hee. And who might you be? I don't recall any engagements scheduled for today.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to ask you to be on your way immediately. Just what is your father DOING at a time like this?

Don't tell me he's off fraternizing with some YOUNG GIRL... Now Skeed and Vallye will be safe. And who might you be? I don't recall any engagements scheduled for today.

The emperor's funeral is beginning. Why don't you go attend it? And who might you be? I don't recall any engagements scheduled for today.

You'll distract Skeed and Vallye from their studies if you loiter about.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to ask you to be on your way at once. Lyuvann Almarde... Let me gaze upon your face, a face filled with kindness...

I'm truly indebted to you. I...I need you. Almarde Lyuvann... It's all right, Almarde. Forgive me... Please accept my apology...

And my love. I do! I love you, too! I have a wife and two children.

But I can't live a lie any longer.

Will you...stay with me? Of course! If you'll do the same for me. Oh, Almarde... W-Who is this ALMARDE person?! Mother!! Mother?! Sagi It looks like she dropped something. Mars Sophia Who is Almarde...? Who IS she? WHO?? Magic Tutor Go wherever your heart takes you... I don't want to be in here studying. I'd rather be outside playing like all the other kids.

She's promised we can play outside if we get 100s on our tests, but she hasn't kept her word once.

I guess this is my fate as someone born into such a noble family. Mister, I'm quite busy at the moment. Could I ask you to leave me in peace?

I must study the Imperial Constitution for the rest of the afternoon.

I'm afraid I don't have the luxury of idling about listlessly like you apparently do. Oh, you're the one from before...Back again? You have entirely too much free time. Take a look at that. A man has fallen from the rooftop.

He said he was a building inspector, but I don't believe a word of it. This fell down with him. It's yours. I have no need of it. Obtained 100G! We need knowledge if we are to become the leaders of the Empire one day.

This is an excellent example of both criminal and behavioral psychology. A valuable lesson indeed.

Mister, you ought to find out what it is you need to be doing, too. You can't dally about forever. I'm training in the martial arts now! Stay back, or you'll get hurt!! Yes, yes, I see. So, you squeeze the udder like so. Then I'll be able to... We've invited a tutor from Anuenue to school us in magic directly.

Of course, I don't believe in anything as unscientific as magic myself. Boy. Jokes and jibes have their place,

but if you have no intention of listening to my lectures in earnest, I'll have to ask you to leave. Ah, I was mistaken. Well then, I'll be on my way.

Good day to you. Magic is unscientific... Mere parlor tricks. It has to be.

I still can't believe it. He must have pulled a fast one on me. Boy. Doubting one's professor will only hinder your education.

If you're still doubtful, I'll show you again... This is magic.

Go wherever your heart takes you... Ah, I was mistaken again. That takes care of that.

Well then, I'll be on my way.

Good day to you. Hmmm.

Study won't make my body grow any bigger. If I could get my hands on that drink—

Oh, but if my little sister saw me drinking that stuff, it would be so undignified...

Is there no way to get at it without anyone finding out? ......

I'll wait until no one is looking... If only I were a little taller...

I heard a rumor there's something you can drink to make you grow. I wonder if it's true...

But no, even if it were, that stuff is made in some backwater nation. It's not fit for me to drink. Th-This is—!

Wow, thanks for bringing this to me. I appreciate it.

I'll give this to you in return. Here you go, eat up. Blue Beans I'll wait until no one is looking, then drink it. Dang, I guess it was just a rumor. I'm not getting taller at all... I'll wait until nobody's looking, then drink it. Thanks. Mother is so strict. I just woke up here, and she tells me I have to study. We citizens of Alfard have been chosen to lead the world's lesser peoples.

It's our duty...and our destiny...

Aww, all these books say exactly the same thing. How boring.

Worse, I can't help feeling like I'm being watched. It's coming from up above somewhere. I thought I felt someone watching me. I guess it wasn't just my imagination. We citizens of Alfard have been chosen to lead the world's lesser peoples.

It's our duty...and our destiny...

Aww, all these books say exactly the same thing. How boring. Mother has fallen ill, but we have our lessons to attend to. We can't afford to stop for her.

The future leaders of the Empire need to put even their families behind their duties to the nation. As soon as I informed my brother that I'd read that pow milk contains nutrients which aid growth...

he suddenly began insisting that we read up on the intricacies of dairy farming.

I can't afford to tell you any more, for the sake of my brother's pride. We've invited a famous instructor from Anuenue to teach us about magic here.

If the wonders of magic could be merged with the Empire's machina, it would be a tremendous asset.

Strength of body, mind, and heart... The three of those in unison would be mightier than the pen, sword, OR spell. I believe in magic, honest! So why did she have to zap me outside?! I feel neglected now. It seems my silly brother is trying to hide something from me.

With mother in her state, we siblings need to band together and help out as a team...

It seems he only tells his secrets to the greythorne Father bought us.

He's chosen the cute family pet over his own flesh and blood.

It's because he's like that that he'll never grow any taller. It serves him right. It was a lot of hard work, but I've undergone a broad education, and am now ready to lead my people.

Now I'll put that learning to the test as I work to discover ways to improve the Empire. Eek! You startled me!

......

This could be useful in discovering my brother's secret. Why don't you go talk to him? Eek! You startled me! Studying is so boring... When Daddy gets home, I'm going to make him play with me! Martial Arts Tutor Yes, that's it! Wonderful chops, both of you.

Young master, for someone so small, your chop is awe inspiring. Yeah! When you're this good, a 25-pound weight difference doesn't mean a thing.

It doesn't matter that I'm small. I can take care of myself! Yes, sir! You're absolutely correct. Farm Girl Hello, Miss Pow. Thanks for more delicious milk today.

I hope you'll give us more tomorrow, and the day after that, and after that, too. You put the pow at ease first, then squeeze the udder like this.

Animal husbandry is based on the link between the hearts of man and animal.

It may just be an animal, but you ought to consider it something as precious as yourself. The color of that boy's heart... He's obviously unfit to receive my tutelage.

I'll show him up close and personal what happens when you underestimate the power of magic. Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) The steam emitted here humidifies the dry air in this room. The fire burning here makes the room almost too warm. Educational toys and study guides have been neatly organized here. This pot of oil is brand new. They must have just replaced it. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of the Machina Oil. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Hey, what are you trying to pull here? Do you know how much that oil costs?!

If the missus finds out some of it is missing, who do you think is going to get chewed out for it? Oops... Sorry, you're right. Don't mess with me right now! I'm really stressed out from all the missus's snarky comments! OK. Let's pass on the Machina Oil for now. These drawers have been packed full with children's clothes. This open can is loaded with candy. "Mountain apple candy, now with DHA!"

"Includes 100%% of the lushest fruit's DHA!" "Delicious, chewy DHA candy!" This gun is shaped like a telescope. The pedestal has been engraved with "the Imperial Citizen's Creed." "Rule number one: All those born within the Empire are to feel pride in their status."

"Rule number two: Never stop learning, that you may contribute to the advancement of technology."

"Rule number three: Those born within the Empire may not be inferior to anyone."

...This is a little intense. These linens have been dyed to match the Empire's official colors. The material used is pretty heavy. It won't budge. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?ŽíÞC k¾„‚ =KŸ t´Óse  ºm  ŽýØ ›¢3q «L3fÐ ›nOÃ ë¹½è‡ ›6<« ë¡:¹ ›®L”‚ ëx͆  "hÑ& †Ì™Ó ›¼_ŽH ëíªóÝ ›'= ëÔÖ¿Q ›pÏAŸ ë% 6  Æ^ Ö–ª¤  –<9: žÚË&^  zî™K _·7§ Ì “ƒQ Þù*„  ¨Îy øÏnÙ]  :j¡T ëNQ oøÀ „]“E¸  Ÿ ú óÁ>oŸ ŒµâÏ ‘b³l  Ý ÆÏ «ÊÔ±' ŒÃã  ,Gd Ckþ '°ƒq;  ,P@¯ œn' Åèª" Àz

Little...caplins, little...

Nzzzzzzz. Nzzzzzzz.

Oh, hello, Mother!

When did you get back over to this world, Mother?

Hehehe, of course you're welcome here. Nzzzzzzz. Puffy-Eyed Woman Unggh... I can't get to sleep...

I can never sleep if I don't have my special pillow. It's not just the hard brass bed. Tenant Upstairs Please grant us protection from the wicked power around us!! Grant us protection!! They go on like that all day, every day!

As if running the house and raising the kids weren't enough stress...

This is hell...

Doesn't somebody, somewhere have a comfortable pillow? As if running the house and raising the kids weren't enough stress...

This is hell...

I want a pillow that'll help me get a good night's sleep, oblivious to the world around me. This resilience!!

I can practically feel the comfort knocking me unconscious already!!

I have no idea who you are, but I owe you, big-time. I'm trying this pillow out right now. Ah, that's right.

If I pass out now, I'm sure I won't wake up for ages. Let me give you this first. Life Charm Magnus Pack Coupon Well then, good night... ......

Ahh, wait up! Where are you off to in such a hurry?

Tee hee. Uwee hee hee heeeeee... Sagi Sounds like she's having a fun dream. She's waited for this for a long time. Let's not interrupt her sleep. Heh heh heh... I GOTCHA!

I'm never letting you gooo!

Here's what you get for keeping me up! Enjoy!

Tee hee. Uwee hee hee heeeeee... Girl I'll help you, Mother. Oh my, thank you, dear.

Well then, would you pin down their legs so they can't run away? But of course, Mother. I-it looks like they're having a fun...dream?

We'll probably be killed if we wake her up. Let's let her be. Anyone who disturbs my rest...

gets their @*#%&! lopped off, then stuck in their !*@&$%# to boot!! Isn't it hypnotic to watch the flame slowly flickering back and forth?

It feels like a power just surges up from the depths of your spirit, strong enough to shatter anything. My daughter-in-law can't sleep, and I'm stuck in here worrying.

I want to help her, but not even sleeping pills work. The doctors all threw up their hands. My daughter's insomnia has been cured. Now I can finally get some rest, too. The council meeting to decide the next emperor is going on, and she's showing no signs of waking.

Well, I guess I can go easy on her. She's sleeping off the exhaustion built up over months of insomnia. People are going ape outside, and this one's still dead asleep.

She hasn't woken once since you gave her that pillow. I hope she's all right... I'm going crazy with preparations for the big move, but the girls still haven't woken up.

At this rate, we'll be the only ones left behind here in Mintaka... This brass bed is widely used in homes across the Empire. It's affordable, if less than durable. A family portrait has been set out on top of this dresser. They look like a close bunch.

Like me and Mom... These containers are filled with preserved foods easy to prepare. This antique lighting fixture has no lightbulb in it, though it makes a nice objet d'art. Freshly drawn water is kept in this container. Its warmth is comforting. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ' Õí; ~8ל ZëìÎ moyÎ vA”$ è ÏZ €Þzu m`Cæô ŸúI= î. ØÓ m|"J ÍR! .£$B2 3SÁ£ m?É[( HÞ?» m‚›[ ݏȬ `Çz mðÿa• ›¦1ì mõÐVH è/*< ®Eãä ¶+  ~Í)% îÄ›,s îíà…ï î[Á3 ·3· ¤¢ŠÖ  ¹à¥º ôRÁÖš =÷¬g …‹jó Òä„~_  Ó n aÌÒÖB  s/ ¤Drunkard's Wife Quit being such an intolerable boozehound from morning till night! Go out and get a job!! Drunkard ...... Why are you always this way? You didn't used to be like this!! Shaddup!! Tell it to someone who cares!! TO BE SCHLEPPED IN What? Did you come to lecture me, too? Sagi No... Not at all. Then why the hell are you here? You bother me, get out.

You people and your love and dreams, people like me don't need that stuff... Hmm? You telling me to use this?

Boy, for a young guy, you sure are, uh, knowledgeable.

Maybe I'll give it another go. Thanks. You should take this. Magnus Pack Coupon I won it in the neighborhood raffle. I got no use for it. It's all yours. I guess being nicer wouldn't kill me. He may not look like it now, but he used to be a great man. Why else would I have married him?

He used to be full of love and hope. Then his business tanked, and, well, you can see the result...

But even I can't take this forever. If things don't get better soon, I'll have to do something myself.

If he had just a bit more love in him, I know we could make things work. The imperial candidates are speaking in the plaza, and here he is, getting blitzed again.

Ugh, if we don't hurry, the speeches will begin without us.

Oh that's right, they're burying the previous emperor first. In that case, we still have time. Sorry, I feel like I've asked a strange favor for a young person.

Maybe if he acts a little nicer as a result of all this, I'll stick around a bit longer.

He may not change at all from the slob he is now, but I'll give him a bit longer. This model of spring-mattress bed is popular among consumers with simple tastes. From the look of this fire, the wood must have been stacked expertly. The sunlight exposure is great, so these plants are growing happily. This pipe is leaking enough machina gas to soak through the crate. The water filling this urn has a lump of salt floating in it. This decorative plant is a little sickly due to a lack of proper sunlight. The sweet aroma of mountain apples still lingers on this glass. Round Shield ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 7:xÓ­ wz¾ä KñÞ áó9V Ÿ%Uý« Ÿ“f¢ Ÿžat§ ŸLÝ ŸÑ( Í.@…Õ ˜-±ƒ VåŽ Íïpšÿ J>ZÞ 9sÇм 9Áß_·  °ßê 9‹#æë %¡($ uN=[ Åf‡r! Êù&ä :6* zÂüB Ü}8H~ Å:,ŒÃ ô'+ sÏñ)Ö ÅS­IÉ  í|š· Zm¹RG ÅÉ‚ Ê6£ÖK i@ Ñ2žÐ |é‚b cÍ,1¦ Ɇ"Š4 Å•àkF ÌwGä bK ( ¯)E q%÷Ž 1’ì- SY |o›®‘ ØÎòÛ• ØÚ˜–ë Ý30¨ L€t\ ØZ¤¾l –‹‹eí –JÃÀ Ǩ'6A ÷.yu ØDad and Grampa make me join them in these prayers every single morning.

I don't mind waking up early, but I don't get why we need to keep doing this.

Fall upon us, miracle of the heavens!! I married into this family years ago, but I still just don't get this.

What do they think that primitive rain dance will accomplish in the age of machina?

I worry about my son's future... It's the emperor's funeral, and they don't care one whit.

What do they think that primitive rain dance will accomplish in the age of machina?

I worry about my son's future... Grampa and my husband are both adamantly opposed to Lord Baelheit.

Everyone else in the neighborhood is voting for Lord Baelheit. It's positively mortifying.

I wish they'd take a minute to appreciate the plight of the housewife. "I'm not moving onto any machina boat!" That's all I hear from them! They're refusing to emigrate.

They don't even understand the true significance of machina.

Plus, who cares if our new home is made of machina, am I right?

Fall upon us, miracle of the heavens!! Protect us meek humans from the wicked power around us!!

Fall upon us, miracle of the heavens!! Expose Baelheit's schemes and thwart his wicked plans!

Fall upon us, miracle of the heavens!! Protect us meek humans from machina, the wicked power around us!! This queen-size bed would be claustrophobic with four people sleeping in it. Sagi I'd love to have a bed this size all to myself, just to roll around in. It's tough to pry yourself from in front of the warm furnace. It makes one remember cold weather. A gelatinous green sauce smothers this juicy, thick steak. It's tough to believe this is food. Beverages with exotic labels are being chilled for consumption. I can't read the words on these labels at all. Wonder which island they're from. White cloth has been stuffed into every last corner of this dresser's drawers. They've hung a thick white sheet to keep the light out of the room. This brass fixture spews a white steam that slowly dissolves into the air. Queen-size beds always seem a little luxurious. Dirty laundry has been stuffed into this urn. It kind of smells. Even though the light is terrible, these plants are growing like mad. The bouquet of machina gas fills the air throughout this room. Every city has its own aroma, and in Mintaka's case, that would have to be its machina gas. A curious mushroom grows here, almost as if an illusion. Oops, it shrunk... Oh, thank you. I have no idea why, but that just started growing there.

It's not edible, and it really doesn't serve any purpose. You saved me the trouble.

If it starts to grow back, I hope you'll come by to help again. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ùé‰—å Š©§< »¹ß½ öùʽ l"â| qdvŽó ²ð2œ ‹•ÑÁJ l‰êêþ qmö VôóÞ ºÅÍ5¸ lmÞ«h êôÑb *ȼR ©‘n l¹« êX_.~ yõ A ›ªïí† lÚ)´é º.Ç ªEhS :)¾^à l¦;C ʺÚp¯ ‰Œâ ã‰G? ˜,× XL× ƒ˜Éu Ú±Kú rÍ–¹ .›Ð€ ¾ƒc ªiš'f ål“Ó c†cî Ÿ,`DG ŸGåx Ÿ÷Ü Öâ UÇ .B½ Ÿ3W¬ ŸNÿ ŸÃ–P™ Ý)Ÿy; nŒäñà ëTÑ× ®Å Ï=n† RTYú© CuèÈ* ñè'-• ”>cñ é㌋ Þ¹É× ‘¯6òý ¶iË=æ ‰éõd €b/ŠJ “׫¤° `…º¥ë Â'(–¡ !àqD ÔRÛŽe MÇ<¼ ÖÁ_ LeêS œB²ïZ ·â¢R$ 1Y·Êy ž0€t{ E ó*Õ àC/Ùš ‡Þ˜H C8Èù edt|ä Ë_ÉU Õèj-Œ fRE> ˜¸u¼ ¯N4­ òؾ= ˜Üö IÑ“³ }Û„¦0 ˜l÷Pí (l:;^ ˜6š„  ÿ‹|´ ˜rDä Ø@hK ˜d) õ•K | [ŸÑ ˜Z-Óx  ÐßN ˜5´7 ØÓÇj ˜ˆAs iȍ|½ [fÃÿ· ˜ä3ï ìˆAš $Wэv ·Ñßw¿ ºZ8ß !Œm»ÏŠ !µ°=îý !èšb½“ "awY1 #@©³k= #€#ó7Ê #Ñyº„¦ #ù€]bí $tÂðK $¼1½3Í $û ¼¶> %‚R<ë %_¹šDÑ %~¨¥Œ &*Y#| &dú; &*ñ9¤} '`šö7â 'üÔ]HK (‚M‰ÁG (ÃïÀl *,š òU *œÖ5øÖ +aý^$‡ ,4òH.5 -£ÿ.— -¡aºïr .MXò … .]ÉîYã .„Fë£Ô /´•qÊÇ 0& åÇ 1>š5 1ì\:°> 2Rªç\é 3Oö™2* 3óY \˜ 49-Ð1 4n²Q§‘ 5ŒA›b 55'þ‹ø 6Í— ¹ 6£›ÜL 7K,^­ 8/’Û-„ 9:þ6þÐ 9¨Y8t‹ :ù=Vz <3 ÿ0 <;K < ˜N =¦Ž <2Þ7 =x’² <üÖ¼þ >dÑß„^ lªñ| ?2­Êo® <Ý} ?—‹ó¤¼ lXr @qÉüy <ØªÕ @‰mG}Õ <á ç AN4à  < Éè¸ A¥ªv <ø’á B§žoDa <üïu BÌO#Í < iͼ C ^RòP <µI ¶ C  ¡Õ” <*u° DO„™ºt <±úC EY¿’^× F ›… F@Ev ¬ FV¢v§ FY-N3í FçK­  Fê –Þ G‘É™¹Ã G”¶Â˜œ F@8™Š^ F@µf Œ H™Ð¶½ H"¿I¶¶ F@úÕ+» F@VÉ’u <§Bž! HâpÅ• F@` ±K l°$ý IñRþƒ¡ J™J¥•E J¡«ªÃl JªÓèD‚ Jáh’Z4 KAA­¶ KJÿÅø KwžtŽ. K˜ÀÍRK Kw\w  KÄ÷gÜ3 KwMaid at Olgan's Residence What was that? What just happened?! I heard a loud crash just now!!

How can I go deliver this stuff to my sister in the middle of a crisis?!

At times like these, everyone has to pitch in! Is there some way I can help? We need water We need fruit We need a first aid kit Not really Sagi Do you have any water? Yes, of course! Right here. Help yourself!! I'm very sorry. I gave you all I had before. Do you have any fruit fit for an emperor? Why, yes! I was just bringing a batch to my sister, actually!

But this is an emergency! She'll have to wait. Here you are. I'm very sorry. I don't have any more I can give you.

As it is, I'll have to go back and get more for my sister. Do you have any medical supplies? I-I'm sorry, I don't have a first aid kit with me right now...

But I'm sure you can find one if you look in some of the nearby houses. No, that's all right. I just... I want to help... Oh, woe is me... Oh... Anything else? Are things all right at the plaza? Did the supplies I gave you help?

And, ummm...can I ask what the fruit was for? I heard a bomb went off in the plaza. Was anybody hurt? Daddy, there are to be speeches up in the plaza!

As future leaders of the Empire, it's our responsibility to attend. The fireworks must be the grand finale. Let's go watch!! I have a feeling something interesting will happen! Daddy, they're giving speeches up in the plaza! It sounds interesting. Let's go see! Daddy!! Did you see that?! There were fireworks in the plaza!!

There was this light like BLING! Then there was a noise like BOOM! If we don't go soon, we'll miss it! Hey, did you know? The Empire has become this powerful thanks to promachination.

Lord Baelheit took the initiative in bringing machina and prosperity to all of Alfard.

We owe it to ourselves to elect the man who gave the modern age its greatest gifts.

Lord Baelheit will lead the Empire to a glorious future!

I'm casting my vote for Lord Baelheit with confidence and pride! Uh-oh... I saw jet-black smoke rising up! That's not good for the environment.

Things are bad enough with deforestation and pollution. What's the big idea?! There was a huge bang a while back. Did something happen?! Quaestor Verus is a legendary spiriter! Isn't he just amazing?!

Of course you are, Quaestor! I love you!!

Ohhh, what I'd give to be the cane in your hand!

Ahhhhhh! The whole world must know of my euphoria! La-la-laaah! That was an explosion, right?! A bomb went off in the plaza, right?!

Is Quaestor Verus all right?! Ohh, I hope he wasn't hurt... I'm so worried I could just burst!! I haven't seen my beloved Verus's face since that bomb scare a while back.

I wonder if he was injured in the blast... I'm so worried I could just burst!! It's been quite some time since I first became a Verus groupie.

If the quaestor rides off to the south to stop a monster there, I set out to the south after him.

If the quaestor rides off to the north to quell a rebellion, I run north on his trail.

I'm sure a day will come one day when I'll be rewarded for my efforts. Lord Baelheit and Quaestor Verus are equally distinguished men.

I think the citizens would benefit the most if they were to cooperate instead of compete.

Let us just hope the Empire isn't divided as a result of a bitter campaign.

I think the citizens would benefit the most if they were to cooperate instead of compete.

Let us just hope the Empire isn't divided as a result of a bitter campaign. Quaestor Verus is brilliant, decisive, and one of the spiriters of legend. He's truly an amazing man.

Verus is the only candidate fit to become the new emperor. I'm absolutely sure of it!

At the end of the day, Lord Baelheit has no guardian spirit. He can't compete with Verus. What's with that Baelheit guy? Have you seen that silly hat he wears? Give me a break!! They've almost chosen the new emperor. Lord Baelheit seems to be ahead, but I'm pulling for Quaestor Verus! That was a landslide and a half. Lord Baelheit cleaned up.

I mean, when that monster appeared, Verus was just twirling his moustache. He couldn't do a thing about it.

Now I feel like a complete fool for having rooted for him despite Baelheit's huge advantage. I haven't seen the quaestor around since Lord Baelheit was chosen as the next emperor.

I guess it's natural to be embarrassed after a loss like that, though. I bet he went into hiding from shame. Daddy, they're giving speeches up in the plaza! It sounds interesting. Come on, we have to go! That's right! It's our duty as citizens of Alfard to listen to these speeches. They're going to be talking politics. You don't want to listen to boring speeches, do you?

This is Daddy's first day off in ages! What do you say we head back home and enjoy it? Hmm? Aww, you're just saying that for yourself!

Why do you always try to keep us from hearing the interesting stuff? There are fireworks in the plaza!!

If we don't go soon, we'll miss it! That's right! They must be the finale for the proceedings!

It's our duty as citizens of Alfard to watch them. Ridiculous!! Who ever heard of fireworks that gave off smoke that black?

No, it's too dangerous! Let's just go back home, OK?! No, it's too dangerous! Lord Baelheit HAS to be our next emperor, I tell you! The Empire needs a man like him!

That charismatic eloquence! That handsome, dignified face!! That otherworldly presence!!!

Quaestor Verus comes up short on all three counts. Just look at his face!

He looks downright haggard. If we leave the Empire in his hands, we'll be taken over before we can blink.

Verus's haggard face makes him look like he's down on his luck. He'll take the Empire down with him!! Even without my vote, Lord Baelheit is guaranteed the win. He's our next emperor, mark my words!

And I've got an eye for these things. Just you wait and see. Just as I said, Lord Baelheit was chosen as the next emperor.

I swear, my eyes can see right into the future! Maybe I'll take up fortune-telling. You'll find happiness aboard the ship called Tarazed floating in the sky south of Mintaka.

I predicted the results of the imperial election flat out. You should take my word, son. Did you see the funeral? The people looked like ants marching. It was fun to watch.

Mommy and Daddy said that it'll be Grandpa's turn soon. I'm so excited!! They TOLD us not to fish here. We have to get moving to Tarazed soon. Just how long are they planning on hanging around here for? Everyone is screaming about Baelheit and Verus for emperor, but Olgan had a son.

He's the rightful heir, so why is it no one's even offered him up as a candidate?

Baelheit or Verus have been pulling some strings behind the scenes here, mark my words. I knew it... I just knew something would happen.

There's no way a terrorist would overlook a gathering of this many people as a target. I knew it. I just knew something would happen. Obnoxiously Whiny Girl No, no, no!! Noooooooooooo!! I'm not leaving till I meet Verus! Oh, give it up!! There's no way a vulgar girl like you is going to catch his fancy! Quaestor Verus!! Don't die before meeting meee!! I'd be more worried about your head than your precious Verus! Are you daft, girl?!

There's no way you'll get to see him in the middle of all this chaos. Go home! No way!

I'm not moving an inch, no way. Not until I've breathed the same air as my dear Quaestor Verus! This is the air that Quaestor Verus was breathing... Huff. Huuuff. Huuuuuuff!! It's so good!! It's soooo good!!

I just can't take it anymore!!

Here, this is for you! Weak Attack B Cough, hack! What the heck?! Nasty!!

That shatters that dream.

Thanks for snapping me out of that. Here, take this. The shock was too great... I'm down for the count... (I've got to show off my intelligence.)

(That, and how dependable I am. She's going to be all over me.)

(This is perfect. Heh heh!) 12 If a man as calm and reticent as Verus were to get truly enraged, the whole Empire could be doomed.

I mean, they say he's a spiriter. I can't help but get the feeling that we shouldn't make him angry. He's got an extremely dangerous aura. Yes, but that's part of the appeal, young miss. Oh, my, is that so? Tee hee, you're such a charmer. This man won't stop hounding me. He's got nerve trying to pick me up like I'm some sort of cheap hussy.

If I'm going to get hit on, I'd rather it be from a hot young lad like yourself, stud.

Well, what do you say? You, me, dinner? And afterwards, for the cherry on top— Young miss, why do you look away? Are you not feeling well?! No, I'm quite fine. This is veeery educational. Please don't let me stop you. The plaza is in a tizzy, young miss! Oh, my, is that so? Tee hee. It is awfully noisy around here, but more than that, I wish I could get rid of this slimebag.

A cute boy like you, though, would be more than welcome to— Young miss, why is it you look away? Are you feeling sick?! I'll tell you what I'm sick of—

Er, I mean, I'm quite fine. Please don't let me stop you. I've finally been set free. I rushed back from the Nihal Desert when I heard they were holding the emperor's funeral.

I came all that way—and it was just a bunch of people walking in a line. Hey, Gramps, you know you're not allowed to fish here! Oh, I know. There's no hook on my line. I don't believe in needless killing.

I brought a bucket with me, but it's just full of water. There are no fish in it, so relax.

By the by, what was that noise before? It scared all the fish away. Yeah, I know. There's no hook on my line. I don't like needless killing either.

I'm not catching any fish, and even if I did, I wouldn't eat them. A girl of your age has no place whining in the middle of the street!

Grow up a little, will you?! Get up, we're going home!! Ahh, I'm so exhausted. Hopefully now things will settle down. So, did you come all the way to the Empire to listen to the candidates' speeches?

Well, at least SOME people from the outer islands are concerned with the affairs of the world.

Oh, look at me chatter away. I'm supposed to be running errands!

I'm going to the speeches, too, so maybe we'll meet again there. It's been nice talking with you. So I hear a pod parked in the plaza suddenly blew up.

You came from that direction. Are you all right? Come to think of it, whatever happened to the monster they said got into the city before?

Has everyone just forgotten about it because of all the hubbub over the funeral and the speeches? I hear that Baelheit's personal forces exterminated all of those monsters cropping up everywhere.

Quaestor Verus didn't do a thing. I guess this ensures Lord Baelheit will get elected emperor for sure. Just what was that monster that appeared at the council meeting?

Is that the one that you hear all the rumors about?

Taking on a monster that scary really proves Lord Baelheit has what it takes to be emperor. We've all got to move onto the big ship they call Tarazed.

They're even allowing foreigners to board. Lord Baelheit is so generous. Right up this street, an epic battle of words is about to unfold in the plaza.

It's a major event, with repercussions for even your nation. I suggest you stop by. How awful... Something's sending up black smoke! What a beautiful funeral. I'm sure it will go down in imperial history.

The late emperor would be pleased.

Now we have Lord Baelheit and Quaestor Verus to lead us forward with their youthful strength.

The citizens of Alfard can rest easy knowing the Empire is so well taken care of. A terrorist bombing during a funeral? Do we have enough coffins? It's like a sick joke.

I feel nauseous. Lord Baelheit's speech was wonderful. Something about it just really hit a chord with me.

The quaestor is a military man, so his speeches are less eloquent, but you could see his love for Alfard.

With the two of them at the reins, I'm sure the Empire will be fine. I'm so worried that the terrorist will strike the council meeting, too.

I heard one girl hurt last time will never smile again. We can't allow that to happen again. I hear the new emperor's been chosen and Mintaka is one big party. Maybe I'll go take a peek, too. What's their reasoning for demanding we give up our wings?

Personally, I don't really care whether I have mine or not, but I'm still curious.

I suppose we common folk can't hope to understand the thoughts of a great man like the emperor. Emperor Olgan was sent off in style. I'm sure he would have approved.

He can rest in peace, knowing Alfard is in the hands of such trustworthy successors. A final show of fireworks to send Olgan off to the next world, eh? A final show of fireworks to send Olgan off, huh? Just between you and me, I hated Olgan. Not even death wiped that greedy sneer off his face.

I don't care who takes his place, so long as SOMEONE does. I heard a lot of people were hurt. No, what I mean is, well, you know... You mean a lot to me.

But this is a historic election with, um, FAR-REACHING ramifications for our nation!!

It'll be over in no time. Then we can go on dozens of dates, right? You're so full of it!! Don't think you can get away with those lame excuses forever!!

I saw you leering at that girl sitting next to you yesterday! Don't you think I didn't!!

And the day before, when you "tripped" just so you could bend over and get a closer look at that lady's derriere!! No, what I mean is, well, you know... You mean a lot to me.

But this is a historic election with, um, FAR-REACHING ramifications for our nation!!

It'll be over in no time. Then we can go on dozens of dates, baby! You're so full of it!! Don't think you can get away with those lame excuses forever!!

I saw you leering at that girl sitting next to you yesterday! Don't you think I didn't!!

And the day before, you were groaning while you ogled that lady's derriere!! You've got me all wrong, baby!

It must've been something in that shaved ice I had at lunch! I swear! They say Emperor Olgan didn't die from old age. They say he was assassinated!

He was getting on in years, and I knew his time was near—but I never thought he'd be killed.

Come to think of it, he must have been killed in the palace right around the corner.

I'd better steer clear before I get caught up in that mess. He was quite old. Maybe he had his wits about him, but his body had grown perceptibly weaker.

I knew his time was near—but I never thought he'd be killed.

Come to think of it, I guess that means he passed away in the palace right around the corner. Empire Soldier Is something wrong? Have you lost your way, sir?

If you're looking for the speeches, they're being held in the plaza. Just follow this road all the way up.

They'll be starting any minute now. If you hurry, you won't miss a thing. Pursuant to the plaza bombing, we've blockaded this path until the area is properly secured.

We apologize for any inconvenience. This room is the private property of Master Geldoblame, Quaestor Verus's steward.

Without permission from the owner, I'm afraid I cannot allow you to enter the premises.

Please be on your way, sir. This room is the private property of Geldoblame, Quaestor Verus's steward.

Without permission from the owner, I'm afraid I cannot allow you to enter the premises.

Please be on your way, sir. A bomb went off in the plaza! People were hurt! Could we take a look inside for medical supplies? ......

It's my duty to stand guard here, but my first responsibility is to protect Mintaka's citizens.

If people have been injured, I can let you in to look for supplies. But just this once, understand? Yes, sir, thank you! This room is the private property of Geldoblame, Verus's steward.

Without permission from the owner, I'm afraid I cannot allow you to enter the premises.

Please be on your way, sir. All is well, sir. Rest easy with the knowledge that I'm just outside keeping watch. Is something wrong? Have you lost your way, sir?

If you're looking for the speeches, they're being held in the plaza.

Just follow the central road all the way up.

They'll be starting any minute now. If you hurry, you won't miss a thing. Commence the funeral procession!! This is a state of emergency!! Please clear the roadways!! We've tightened the city's security after that bombing the other day.

It's my job to keep a sharp watch to make sure it never happens again! Tomorrow is the council meeting, so we need to keep an eye out for more terrorist activity.

It's my job to run a thorough patrol to make sure it never happens again! The city is brimming with excitement at the selection of the new emperor.

We're on the lookout to make sure that no one takes this opportunity to cause trouble amid the commotion.

That said, I wish I could at least get a day like today off from work. The capital is being moved to Tarazed. It's our job to go around making sure no one has been left behind.

You should hurry up and emigrate, too. It's not safe to dally. Hey, creep! Don't think I don't see you leering!! TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 10 Quaestor Verus is a spiriter, like those spoken of in legend!He's a brilliant and decisive man, totally fit to become the next emperor. 11 Provides backup to the main character.

If my father were as strong and kind as he is, I'd be bragging about him nonstop.

I mean, he's the ideal dream dad. 19 The Empire didn't get this way because of anything Olgan did.

It was Lord Baelheit and his machina that have brought us this far. 23 I hear he killed that umbra. I guess we should expect no less from an imperial candidate. He never shows his emotions, though, so it's always impossible to tell just what he's thinking. The speeches are being held in the plaza at the end of this road.

This may be a meaningless event, but I'm afraid you can't leave until you've seen it.

Please make this easy on us all. Don't go knocking on any doors. Just head straight for the main event. Wait up, .

If we go wandering off, it might be too late to help the people in the plaza.

We've got to see what we can find to help them around here! Test Test2 An icy breeze occasionally brushes past your cheek. This barrel is brimming with water. A pathetic amount of water lies pooled at the barrel's bottom. Would you like to save your game clear data? Yes No Clear data will NOT be saved. Are you sure? Exiting save menu. Continue? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä :[Ïà qvÀ; lM o ëB ®D½ U­ix" WË]î ¦ÙÕi Âœ¥v@ ÇûÌ\ øNkº Aå

Please stay as long as you'd like and think of this as your own home. That was some noise from the plaza! Has something happened?

We have a first aid kit here that we keep on hand for emergencies. Please take it if you need to. This crate holds a variety of things from children's toys to a first aid kit. Eek! Bunnycat-burglars?! Sagi N-No, it's not what it looks like!

We came to ask if we could borrow some medical supplies. Can you help us out? Oh, I see. Sorry to have jumped to conclusions.

There's a medic kit in that crate. Feel free to take it if it will help. This wooden crate is totally stuffed with children's toys. Hey, . It's a little early, but tomorrow's a big day. How about we get some sleep? You're right Not yet

OK, sounds good.

All right, let's look around some more before we call it a day. This brass bed's frame is extra thin.

Its lightweight design is a testament to the Empire's superior metalwork. TO BE SCHLEPPED IN This chest just reeks of class. This homeowner has excellent taste. The mattress on this bed contains machina which regulate one's body temperature while sleeping. There's a small book hidden inside a larger book here.

"My Verus Scrapbook"?? It's probably best to respect the owner's privacy. This pot bears an inscribed date. Its contents were probably planted to commemorate some special day. Some of these fruits are big and some are tiny, but they all look delicious. Do you suppose Geldoblame takes care of all of these himself? The emperor's residence looks hazy, perhaps because of airborne sand, blown here from the Nihal Desert. It seems the bar is fully stocked so that any visitor here can enjoy their favorite libation. This looks delicious, but it's actually fake. It's very well made... What? You need fruit, too?

I'm sorry, we're all out right now, so we've put that out for show.

I've asked my older sister, who works at the emperor's residence, for some more—

but she hasn't shown. I wonder what's keeping her. Then why are you standing there staring at the fruit, hmm? Well, never mind.

If you look in that crate over there, you'll find a medic kit. You can take it if you need to. High Potion Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4"Ç ÕÇ%q sTžÞ <ëz´¾ v¯Õˆ UtoÑ mÿó¨ wDl¸å |½g2 UÓÖˆ ­ÿƒú Õö€ ëºbÔ  ìÀ* 3.x\ Ly1}† ‘ËòÀ wØïý# £jå©è 3„Æv Í[Þ‹ Fì+Hž •NIO Ì9NX ·xšT" •Q3ï Ùbü¡š ïK¨Üø I@<ó rðüô L§¥¨† Õn*Ó œÜȘ Õ)„Áv ç»D&‘ ÕkÆŸ? vDÝ À ÆPôµ6 ø¤ûËö O¾™_ê |„”-7 Àâºäi À81¦u €×´ Sn&ÜK ‹¿˜¸ qHOh ÛLÑç !bK ( ,¯)E 1q%÷Ž W’ì- yBleagh! Raw vegetables again? I hate this stuff!

I want some nice, greasy food! Bust out the deep fryer!! My little sister stopped smiling. It's really sad...

Even the doctor who saw her said that all we could do now was wait and see...

I wonder if she'll ever smile again, like she used to. My sister is smiling again! Thanks a million, mister!! Hey, Mom, how come all we eat is salad?

My friend at school said she gets to eat meat or fish.

She said it was because we have a vegetarian household...

Mom, why does our house have to be a vegetarian? Girl Who Lost Her Heart ...... Sagi We need to find a way to restore her heart... ......

This flower's...pretty. Psychosomatics Expert Ohh! She's come back to us!

Son, you've saved her! Thank you. Girl Who Found Her Heart Hi, mister. Thanks for helping me.

I want you to have this. White Night Beans A way to restore someone's heart, huh? Thanks to you, I feel like smiling again!

I'm so happy now that I've remembered what it feels like to have fun! Today's menu is salad and more salad! Dig in if you want to grow up strong! Bleagh! I wanna eat some meat! Don't be silly, salad is delicious, and so good for you! It's chock-full of vital nutrients.

If you go around eating meat, you'll wind up like your father. He can barely get around anymore!

You can indulge when you're adults. For the time being, you need to be eating right! Yuck! I want fish! I took my children to listen to the speeches in the plaza.

Then that bomb went off... I think seeing that horror up close shocked her emotions into dormancy.

Why did I have to bring them? What have I done to my poor children...

If I'd have known this would happen, I'd have let them eat whatever they wanted this whole time. My daughter smiled! I'm so relieved!! My daughter seems to have lost her emotions while I was away...

She was always so expressive. Now she just sits there, her face a complete blank.

She got caught up in the terrorist bombing in the plaza. My daughter's smiling again! Oh, I'm so glad! I'm so, so glad!! There's no need to force a smile. Let's take things slow, so you can heal over time. I've been in practice for a long time, but this condition is among the worst I've seen.

Conventional medicine doesn't seem to help... I'd never thought of such a treatment. I have to present this to the board!! A cluster of vines commands this massive well. Sunlight pours in through a large window, creating a balanced, healthy environment. The jars contain salted fish from Diadem. This lantern is cool to the touch. It appears to be a toy model. Water and crisp, fresh greens have been set out on the table. Pots of varying size and use have been fastidiously laid out in a perfect row. An array of trophies decorates this shelf. This extra-long bed has a pipe frame strong enough to survive quite a bit of pouncing. These pretty handmade silk flowers show signs of a mother's touch. Chain Mail Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä '¡Á;* vÕ rŽyÕÅ uJ¶8 „¼Ucg B—eQ u;å*ï ŽÑ]‹ó rοµÏ ýâ }BX‘I 8=Ī &l=ØÇ }<‹é ËýL  Þœ ½Ù Ap Ñ‚ ý̼W >iôuQ Í׉ŸŠ ž'ܦ® žâþ* ž¨›LÖ ž }çÁ ´É ÈÉ E)F¯ Eìþà ª1–â ûxs¹§ ž½}š 2=D7Ô ƒmDë“ ø—¦¬ : |­n ‰çµ± är>ñ© uTöÑ )½¾™‚ 6This nook is so cozy! So relaxing...

Hey, you up there. This nook belongs to me. You can't have my nook! I'm worried about my family, but I can't leave my special nook.

If I did, someone could barge into the house and steal it.

That's why I'm not budging, no matter what happens.

Here, I'll let you have this if you promise to leave me alone. Fate's Cordial I'm worried about my family, but I can't leave my special nook.

If I did, someone could barge into the house and steal it.

That's why I'm not budging, no matter what happens. This nook is so cozy! So relaxing...

I don't know what this bomb business is about, but it sounds pretty bad, huh?

Things have been tough for me, too. It's hard being confined to a nook like this, even by choice.

It's tough to explain what's so tough about it, though. I'll give you this if you leave me alone. This nook is so cozy! So relaxing...

I don't know what this bomb business is about, but it sounds pretty bad, huh?

Things have been tough for me, too. It's hard being confined to a nook like this, even by choice. The toughest part about it is, well...

It's a little too vulgar to talk about at the dinner table... You can figure the rest out. Ahh, I feel like such an idiot for staying cramped up in that nook!

This open air is so roomy! It's so invigorating... We're about to head out! If you have watermelon now, you'll get it all over your clothes!

Hands off that melon until we get back, I mean it. Our whole family was right there in the plaza when the bomb went off, but luckily none of us were hurt.

Grandma and Grandpa are both on their last legs as it stands,

but it would have been terrible if they'd been hurt in the blast. I'm so glad we're all safe. Tomorrow is the big day when the next emperor is selected. I've got to be prepared! I wonder why there's always trouble when I bring the grandparents with us? I've got to clean this place up to get ready for the big move. How about now? Is it chilled yet? If it's chilled, do I get to eat it??

She said no melon until we get back, but I swear, it's speaking to me! "Eat me!" See, hear it? I don't care if it's doing a jig! Not one bite of that melon until we get back!! Is it ready? Has it chilled yet? When it's chilled, can we eat it?

My daughter-in-law told me that watermelon tastes better cold, and that I'd have to wait to eat it.

I'm trying to wait patiently until it's ready to eat. I wonder how much longer until we get to eat that watermelon. Sweetheart, what's the matter?! Your face is blue, and...square?!

Is this some kind of new disease? Maybe you should go see a doctor. What? I'm fine.

I'm not going to up and leave you after all these years just because my face has gone square.

With a love like ours, the Empire could fall apart, and we'd still be going strong. TO BE SCHLEPPED IN This liquor has a snake soaking in it.

Capital folk use it for medicinal purposes, and elderly health nuts swear by it... Imagine that. This bathtub is common across Alfard. Its shallow design lends itself especially to sponge baths. They must have tipped their glasses under the starry night sky. How romantic. This high window offers a splendid view of Mintaka. Heat from the stove is piped to machina, which use it for a host of purposes. Cans of tea leaves are set out here. They even have Sheratan thornwood tea. Seeing it stokes your hometown pride. This tea service looks like it's seen years of consistent use. The missus must love the extra storage space under this double bed's frame. This watermelon is gigantic. You kind of have to wonder what color it is on the inside. The gas being emitted here is the source of the room's fragrance. Pegasus Jump Weak Attack B ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "»1þÍ º, ç‘qïï  §|J> ê(•f •ŒÑ©Û §÷3Õ •„)e6 ¨[¶ˆ\ Z¥{@E •~éݼ htl •«-ú‡ »¹LÒœ ,}Y‡ v-[d” ÀDAß ƒz4¡ þÙ*€õ ]7³^ ¯­¤ ¹ º+© +‚ E¾ Š7…ç U‚Í: \oõ¥ ïNi•. U®0®O ˆÍQ ñom¡w <+rè ¡³àlñ ðýZan 

Do you think being able to do it makes me some kind of ballet genius?!

I'll probably win some big scholarship at the next competition! Un, deux, trois! Un, deux, trois!! So, what do you think of her spins? Pretty good for a girl her age, eh?

The problem is, she's so incredibly talented that she's left any competition in the dust.

A good rival would keep her pride in check; help her train, maybe even become a lifelong partner.

I have to teach her the meaning of defeat now, before she forgets the meaning of effort. With the competition so close, I didn't go to hear the speeches.

Thanks to that, I wasn't caught up in the whole plaza bombing.

In the world of competition, luck can be more crucial than skill.

With amazing luck like mine, I'll be sure to survive the race. Henpecked Husband Man, is my wife in a bad mood lately. I can't think of anything I did...

Maybe she'll let up a bit if I bring her a rare stone as a gift.

If I could express my love for her with a rock that glows like firelight, that would be perfect. Say, that's a pretty nice stone. I'll get it set into a ring and give it to my wife right away.

Here, take this in return. I couldn't let you leave empty-handed. Enjoy. Battle Shield When I danced before the emperor, this is what I wore. It's pretty spiffy, huh? I'll make the stone you brought me into a ring and give it to my wife. Hopefully that'll calm her down a bit. I'm at the end of my rope...

What on earth was I thinking, getting hitched to a ballet freak like him?

He used to be amazing... I must have been hoodwinked by his spellbinding spins.

And now our daughter's caught it. She's as bad as he is...

I guess the only choice I have is to become a weirdo myself. Ahh! I can't do it, I just can't. I'm not cut out for this...

It's time for Plan B! I'll do this, and then that—ooh, and then THAT, too. Gee hee hee...

First I'll get a big drum full of water and stick some you-know-what in it...

Gee hee hee... I was watching the speeches from here. It looked like a bomb went off in the plaza.

Is everybody there all right? I'm more worried about the future of my husband and daughter than the future of the Empire. These jugs seem to be receptacles for the piles of soot produced by the stove. There's a pamphlet by the tea set: "All new super tea diet! Amazing tea burns fat in no time!" Magnus Pack Coupon A forgotten potato lies between the wood and ash. It's as good as a charcoal briquette now. This window overlooks the waterways that line Mintaka.

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I just...hurt my knee...a little. Whoa! This sounds bad!! This guy could die at any minute!!

Just sit tight a second, mister! I'll go get help right away!! Don't leave me...alone... Are you scared, mister? Is there something I can get you?! F-Fruit... Some fruit?! OK!! Stay right there, and I'll find some! Not just...any fruit...will do.

I need...fruit fit...for an emperor. Make sure it's...fresh. Got it! Leave it to me!! Please, you've got to help me!! Can you bring this poor guy some fruit fit for an emperor?!

I can't leave him. He needs me by his side. You're the only one I can ask!! Mister, are you OK?! F-Fruit... Hurry! You've got to find some!! Thanks to you, this guy's going to make it!! You're a hero! Hello? Hello?! Can you hear me?! Severely Wounded Girl ...... Sagi She seems to have hit her head.

If we treat the wound, she may wake up again.

We'll need some medical supplies. Were there any around here? U...Ungh... Where am I... She's awake!!

Take it easy, you're going to be fine. I... There was a loud noise behind me...

My head...aches. We'll get you fixed up in a jiffy. This young man really came through for you. Thank you... You're going to be just fine. She seems to have hit her head.

If we treat the wound, she may wake up again.

We'll need some medical supplies. Let's take a look around to see if we can find any. No external wounds, unconscious, irregular pulse...

Hello? Hello?!

Can you hear me? Are you awake?! Empire Soldier This isn't good. It seems like she hit her head when the blast blew her back.

We shouldn't move her. Of all the times not to have medical supplies on me... I'm sorry, but could I ask you to take a look in some nearby houses for some medical supplies?!

This is a matter of life and death. Please, hurry!! Thanks, this is great. She'll be fine now. You go help some of the others. Girl with a Burning Bum Hot hot hot!!

Somebody! Anybody!! Get some water!!

Douse me with water!! Thanks, you saved me. Thanks, you saved me! I almost lost any chance of finding myself a husband. Ahhh, it hurts! My knee is killing me.

This isn't your average pain. It's got to be lethal...

Just once before I die, I wanted a chance to eat some fruit fit for an emperor... This is delicious!!

Damn it! Did that fat creep Olgan really get to eat this every day?!

This rage won't be calmed by just one or two of these! I'm going to live and eat the whole batch!!

If I died like this, I'd wind up chained here as a ghost and haunt your bedside forever. After a meal like that, I feel sleepy all of a sudden... I guess it's my time to go. My daughter! My daughter's been hurt!!

Somebody! Somebody help her, please!! Please, calm down. It's at times like this we need to keep our wits about us.

The person looking at your daughter is a student at Mintaka's med school.

He's practically a doctor. Your daughter will be fine, I promise. Just stay calm, all right? Wow, it's really burning. Reminds me of my wedding day.

We were holding a candlelight service, and the table caught fire.

Now that I can look back and laugh, it's a cherished memory. Ohh, our precious memories are getting snuffed out... Gramps is standing around talking about the past, but we need to put this out, or else!

A cup or two of water isn't going to suffice...

Only a good, hearty dousing will stop a blaze like this. Phew, it's out. That's such a relief.

The pod that exploded was actually ours. Don't tell anybody, though. ...Wait, you heard me wrong! The pod was ours, that much is true.

But we didn't plant any bombs. I swear it! What the heck were you people doing?!

How can you call yourselves soldiers protecting the Empire when you allow this to happen?! Some of the victims were just kids. What would you have to be thinking to do something this horrible...

I don't care what your ideals are—it's not right to push for them through senseless violence.

Oh, I worry for my country's future... I can't find a thing...

This isn't good. If my report is a complete blank, I'm going to get in so much trouble.

Maybe I could fabricate something. Then again, if I got busted, I'd be a dead man. What were the security guards doing?! What do they think we pay them to do?!

My favorite outfit got totally ruined! I want to know who will take responsibility for this!! I understand your concerns, but right now helping the wounded takes the first priority, ma'am.

We express the utmost regret in having failed to stop the bombing before it happened,

but for now, helping the wounded takes priority over bickering. Wow, it's really burning. Reminds me of my wedding day.

We were holding a candlelight service, and as we went from table to table lighting all the candles,

the father of the bride accidentally got his hair lit on fire...

Lucky for him it was a toupee...

He could have been seriously hurt, but now we just look back and laugh. It's gone...

I feel like the flame of my life has been extinguished. It's been snuffed... The flame of me and my wife's precious memories... Then...it was you that planted the bomb in that pod, sir? I planted the flame of our precious memories! We lit it together!

And some lad came along and snuffed it... Dear, your senile remarks are just making things worse. Hush up! What could imperial citizens like us possibly hope to gain by interfering with the speeches?

We have no motive. We're not your culprits.

I'm sure there's some clue lying around here somewhere. You just have to search harder!! Hello? Can you hear me?! It seems the worst is behind her. Hello? Sir, are you listening to me?! Our precious memories... It's no good.

It's not like I accused either of these old folks of being responsible for the bombing... I understand your concerns, but right now helping the wounded takes the first priority.

We express the utmost regret in having failed to stop the bombing before it happened,

but for now, helping the wounded takes priority over bickering. Oh, don't give me that!! I'm asking you if you're going to take responsibility here or not! We've asked a mechanic to look around for any evidence left behind.

We ask that you stay away from the pod so that you don't interfere with the investigation. The pod is still burning fiercely. If left alone, the fire could spread and pose a serious threat. At this rate, more people could get hurt... Isn't there something we can do?! This may not be enough water! Let's use some more, , just in case! You're right We've used plenty No! That isn't nearly enough water!! The fire has been stopped. If it had taken any longer, things could have gotten really bad. Hey, you there, in the red!! Stay away from that pod! Phew. I thought I was a goner for sure...

I'm not hurt, so go ahead and help the others. The machina gas enveloping the city is being released into the air here. They've hung the imperial flag here. The design symbolizes the Empire's strength. The machina gas enveloping the city is being released into the air here. Boy Oh, hey again! Did you want that device? Obtained the Metal Device. Sagi Thanks. It should help us track down the culprit. I TOLD you! You don't have any blank magnus free! Throw something out! Wow, something I found helped the investigation! I'm kind of proud. Oh, hey, it's you again! Did that toy I gave you help? Yeah, it helped a lot. Thanks again. Yay! I really helped out! An unidentified metal device found on the bombed pod... This is kind of exciting! I can't believe someone would do this to my city! We have to catch this guy! It was right around here. Hopefully we'll be able to find some kind of clue...

A lot of time has passed, though. Oh, it's you again! What are you up to? We're looking for clues that might identify the bomber. Did you come across anybody suspicious? Hmm, not really. Oh, but I did find this. Huh? Is this some kind of device? It smells like gunpowder... I'm not really sure. It looks like some kind of toy.

I found it around here after the bomb went off. Now that I think of it, there was a gunpowder expert in Azha, wasn't there?

Hey, do you think I could borrow this for a bit? What? Oh, sure, I don't mind. It looks like your blank magnus are full. Come talk to me again after you throw something away. ÍÍÍÍ ä ¨˜ëEi ´Ü¤@ ?ä¢A MÞԁ, ä îF 5¿Ïb :ÈnÐí ¤b= È ²¶Ò™ä ¤hk< P—:u6 »Ÿ¯´ ï ˏŠ:Pj¯y âƒ“Å Ò‡×Ô û+î ¤©j¾= „Y ªÊ »&7Ð7 á÷Xበ¤Ÿ¤cF  0CZ {W¿nî € £ù® ¤“GË' Ñ•“•Q ¤`ƒõe {(†ö? {+õžÕ Ñ÷<Ìê ¤OÎB  Øùt< ¤Éf› œ˜î| ¤Àèþ × ‰‘õ ¤çÒ jP*Þ„ ¤§TÆA ªí-ª† ¤ÿã’ ÝïZß ¤¶$ÐÖ I¾ÏrÑ ¤^[FZ ¦&¿J {ñʵa „wýÚ ¤w|? §H´;+ {t¥¤x hÆ&b ¤NÂæï #ªdM ¤’e¹ Cå4 ž ¢{[ ¦Y%õ ¢&{x_ ôÑ € {Wÿ4í 3ĈÁÕ ¢y`R” Wä h {µø¤ È/ÿ~ ¢y… ê’åÓ… Oe[u© U³• ç ¢€Ò4Ö ¾9ãP Ov]S û§¿Ÿ ¤•+}T ~û¯ D»‚\’ KPÔg5 ¤ÍÜFq — †Ó¼ ¤!H' ò¤vS ª£4Å ªÕÏ[ {n§ åÃl^ª {ýv… ¬« {‚t G °þl {¿M8\ ‰Sï¥ ¤­Øë  ޏ {–YAS ¬MQ;0 {ô +˜ ÑZÖÒ ¤œšÆ  ÇGÖ O—6F J•S=+ {9^… ’9ß³w {CG&Z Кš O8hBÅ %ƒÎX² ¢,K`à x °£¼ ¢¨„qÔ   ¸ë ¢Á”OT 3Çiá ¢\°l£ ]>ñëá O¨9Uî ªìUzâ ¢û®Aê ÁFÁC ¢¾ÃÏØ lvó DÊf V1¾S ³X¦îO Áð\§µ ³è‹uÎ 蟴*Ì ³„,D ˆ0ñ¬‰ ³êP¹ °î‹f¾ >¼" ³)E8 J² ³6Äì9 š  n ³‘2‚  œ” ³©€æ ŽŽ †[)öò ®>†“/ ³ÕîµÖ ³ªÐV ûÔ?Øh ³Šåœ ¶q謯  Šœ_ $¯° RÏ29 ”ˆ<þˆ ÏzùT Ûá)é÷ 3³q 9Z´èt âq â š~ê´Õ @˼_ È tý ºðI Ϥà ù‹Z ½ì´² šjßÒ §ÖM °æ> This giant machina is emitting a low rumble as it operates. Snow Salesman That machina was developed by a brilliant imperial scientist to shave down flame ice.

Pretty impressive, eh? It's my pride and joy. Stone rubble much like the kind used for the road lies abandoned in the sand. Sagi Thanks to this flame ice, the desert heat is a lot more bearable. We can run around freely now. Snow Salesman Hmm? It seems your blank magnus are all full.

I sell my sparkling snow directly into magnus, so you'll need to make room. I'll be waiting. All right, how many did you want? The snow loses its effect with time, so be sure to buy enough. 1 for 400 gold Never mind 1 for 400 gold 2 for 800 gold Never mind 1 for 400 gold 2 for 800 gold 3 for 1200 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold 2 for 2000 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold 2 for 2000 gold 3 for 3000 gold Never mind Thank you, thank you! Now I'll just collect my fee. You paid the salesman %d gold. Obtained %d of the magna essence Sparkling Snow! Ahh, that reminds me. The snow won't do you much good till you use it. You know how? Sagi He's got a point, . Want to try out some sparkling snow right now? The snow will keep you cool enough to run around freely.

But its effects wear off with time, and then you'll have to contend with the heat again. Be careful. Remember, there's no point in owning sparkling snow if you don't use it. Sorry, but I really don't think I need any. Ah, of course. Flame ice doesn't melt, after all.

Oops... Let's keep that our little secret, OK? I'd go out of business if word got out. Oh? Are you sure? It's rough going without the snow. Hmm? It looks like you can't afford the snow.

Sorry, but I have a business to run here. Save up your allowance and come on back again. Uh-oh... I'm nearly out of flame ice to shave down... Well, hello, welcome! You ARE customers, right? You should be set with that flame ice, but did you want to buy some sparkling snow anyway? Welcome, welcome! With this snow, you'll stay so cool you can RUN across the desert!

I'll sell you some sparkling snow for only 1000 gold a batch. Interested? Oh, hello again. Azha's flame ice recently shot up in price.

I'm afraid I've had to raise my rates to keep up. I see... So how much is it now? Well, I've done my darnedest to keep the price down... It's 1000 gold per batch! Ouch!! Now, try to understand. A man has to make a living! So you're crossing the desert on foot? Care to buy some sparkling snow for the road? Man So, you'll finally listen! I was worried you were just going to ignore me. Are you planning on crossing the Nihal Desert empty-handed? Yes... We're headed...to Azha... Ha ha! Let me guess. This is your first time across, isn't it?

Here, see if this picks you up a bit. It's so cold... Is this snow?! It is! People use snow made of ground-up flame ice to stay cool while crossing the desert. Milly Wow, I feel like a new person! It's so refreshing... Well, as it happens, I sell that snow here for a living. Might you folks be interested in purchasing some? Huh? You charge money for it? We all have to get by somehow, miss. Guillo Hmm... With this snow, we'd be able to walk normally through the desert. How about it, then? Sparkling snow for only 400 gold a batch. Interested? Welcome, welcome! With this snow, you'll stay so cool you can RUN across the desert!

I'll sell you some sparkling snow for only 400 gold a batch. Interested? Let's buy some We don't need any Right. Let's pick some up. Right. It would be crazy to try to cross the desert without any. Yeah... In this heat, I don't think I can walk much further... Thanks, but we'll be all right. Thanks, but we'll manage somehow. Thanks, but...we'll make it...on our own... Oh? Is that so? I've got to say, it's a hard journey without the snow. What is with this heat?! Are we really going to cross this on foot?! You're right... It's hard to even walk when it's this hot.

But that Azha place is on the other side, right? We don't have any choice. I guess not... All right, I suppose we'll just have to grit our teeth and walk. Whoa there! Hello, desert travelers! Might this be your first time crossing the Nihal Desert?

If so, take a minute to hear an old man out. I guarantee you won't regret it! Hey, now, come on! Wait just a second! I'm telling you, you'll thank yourself later for stopping to hear me out! That man is really intent on us listening to what he has to say. Shall we indulge him for a bit? Hellooo? Are you just going to ignore me? You'll regret it later. Persistent, isn't he? I suppose if he's this insistent, we could hear what he has to say. Snow Salesman Hmm? Did you have business with me? Ohh! I was just starting to worry about my remaining supply of flame ice.

Ahh, I see. So my lovely wife working at the south stand sent you. Oh, that's right. The flame ice. Sorry you had to lug it through the heart of the desert and soften it up.

Take this as a heartfelt thank-you from my wife and me. Black Beans All right, I'm back in business. Stock up now, folks! Let's shave some snow! Hmm? This flame ice... It's still too hard to shave down.

What to do... It's no use to me at all like this. Say, there's a spot due south of here, if you ignore the road and head straight into the desert,

where the sun is especially strong, even by Nihal standards... Think I could get you to take this flame ice there, then bring it back to me?

I'm sorry to trouble you, but this is too hard for me to use as is. Do an old man a favor, huh? Took back the flame ice. Sagi All right... We'll look for that spot where the sun is extra strong. Thanks. So long as you've got that flame ice, you can run through the desert, no problem.

I know you'll make it there and back in a jiff. I'll be here when you return. Ahh, I see. You're here to buy some sparkling snow, right? Sorry, I was lost in thought there. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. Í ä I‘ ÁˆR· ¸Â€v ô;´ì5 M£_³ «uâO¬ ° ËÕ «\˜³½ z% áq謯 2 Šœ_ 7¯° 2RÏ29 §ˆ<þˆ 2ÏzùT îá)é÷ 23³q LZ´èt 2âq â ­~ê´Õ 2@˼_ Û tý 2ºðI Ϥà 2ù‹Z ½ì´² 2šjßÒ §ÖM 2°æ> I've heard there's a shortcut here if you ignore the road and keep going straight.

But monsters flock to you out in the desert, and it's hard to walk... Hmm, what to do... Whoa. Are you crossing the desert without snow OR water? There's an oasis just up the road. The water there will keep you cool while you walk. This large stone is etched with veins of minerals which sparkle a bright white in the sun. Sagi This stone... It looks like the outside of it is made of salt. Is this that rock salt stuff? There isn't enough of a layer of rock salt left to take the magna essence of it again yet.

After a while, there may be enough to shave off some more. Let's give up on the rock salt for now. Stone rubble much like the kind used for the road lies abandoned in the sand. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 'Ù·Ü –F® +—¾ Àï-¬O hÅ7qÛ ¸¤và ÔíZ⸠Ù—uŸ ÔRF´ë ì°V ýHŒ;™ NY­O TÅþõ: ‘n»yç í™±Us olíXv ³㱩  . • ÔØü Dq謯 ¦ Šœ_ «¯° ¦RÏ29 ˆ<þˆ ¦ÏzùT bá)é÷ ¦3³q ÀZ´èt ¦âq â !~ê´Õ ¦@˼_ O tý ¦ºðI ŒÏ¤à ¦ù‹Z Œ½ì´² ¦šjßÒ Œ§ÖM ¦°æ> ŒSo, you're making the desert trek, too? Oh, I see you've got snow with you. That must be nice.

But even water will keep you cool enough to walk. Why not take some just in case? Travelers are free to take as much water from this oasis as they like.

Water will keep you cool enough to walk. Why not take a few bottlefuls for the road? Today is another scorcher! It seems like the desert gets wider every year... Hmm... What a dilemma... Sagi What's...wrong? What's wrong? There's a fierce sandstorm up ahead. We can't get to Azha until it clears up. Milly No way! Not after we hiked all this way through the heat! I'm telling you, it's a wicked storm. If you don't believe me, take a look for yourself. See? I told you it was a bad storm.

I doubt it'll let up anytime soon. Maybe we should all just head back to Mintaka. Oh, dear... I suppose I'll have to head back to Mintaka for now. Come to think of it, I don't see my husband around. Where could he have taken off to? Crystal clear water gushes forth in copious amounts. When you're in the middle of a desert, any water you find suddenly looks amazingly tasty, huh? Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍ ä (øã8u E\íE y[þ lBEt q6†œ l¼ö¨ Ñ)5£\ ¢€Ôó ª—o ´$·˜ ¸1…Q€ lqwbL ÄTØÈ¡ ÎôHZ§ Õ;‡F¦ l Õ^K #í7ê lðö Ç /ÆøÍ7 lOjÏb pq謯 ´ Šœ_ ¹¯° ´RÏ29 )ˆ<þˆ ´ÏzùT pá)é÷ ´3³q ÎZ´èt ´âq â /~ê´Õ ´@˼_ ] tý ´ºðI šÏ¤à ´ù‹Z š½ì´² ´šjßÒ š§ÖM ´°æ> šEnemy Test This large stone is etched with veins of minerals which sparkle a bright white in the sun. Sagi This stone... It looks like the outside of it is made of salt. Is this that rock salt stuff? There isn't enough of a layer of rock salt left to take the magna essence of it again yet.

After a while, there may be enough to shave off some more. Let's give up on the rock salt for now. Old Man Waaa—— Pow Mooooo—— ...... Guillo There's no way we're getting through this storm. We're turning back, Sagi. R-Right. What an intense storm... We can't cross while it's like this. We'll just have to wait until the storm clears. Let's head back. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä \ æÐ Jbÿ] ¶éפ ª?nÁ YqÎgò –7ê ›qh{Š û§t¶ ¬˜åìf qŽ# ÁÛG"g ÿ ×; pù›ß ³ž´ ›]:› åcÞ£ 4æsš K)Ï´ ›c=k ʁþ éx½i% §m' 8ßÅÀŠ –rº… Œ±hg °•4>Ì °|øRt –¶i³ô ä™‚é §øµã ÿ::=§ t©•­ áð¡ø XËüv¼ ~0—5 °!‘. ÅnmT T»Ç –aqC› ¾j`Óö cmÒ- âm;A ñhvÆ ÿØÇb_ ‰ÿgB ,Év& R±Ia tHšx §_ÿåà (ÿÎ( º‚8G ¸‡' 4ƒQ• $ d} 3c¦6e –¦Ï&S ík} žõºÔ 8B¶Ö Èû5o ƒ`ÕઠF½ ÕO•v 8íÎ` +˜A*Þ 'AÌN ahßµ ;›j€» ¶ Ägª –»IO¤ QÀ²@ –‚HTÄ tq謯 E Šœ_ J¯° ERÏ29 ºˆ<þˆ EÏzùT á)é÷ E3³q _Z´èt Eâq â À~ê´Õ E@˼_ î tý EºðI +Ϥà Eù‹Z +½ì´² EšjßÒ +§ÖM E°æ> +Desert Loiterer Heh heh... I wonder how much I could get for this rock salt... Hmm... What am I going to do? I can't just... Ooh, but... Sagi What's wrong? Well, actually... Do you see that rock just peeking out of the sand there?

It's called rock salt and, after a time, it produces high-grade salt that can be stored as magnus. It looks like no one has gotten to this one yet, so I was going to collect its magna essence...

but I'm afraid of the monsters hiding in the sand. Milly Good grief. How pathetic... You all look like sturdy, road-worn traveler types. Do you think I could ask you to grab it for me? Look, I'm not getting any more caked in sand than I already am. Forget it! Come on, please? I'll throw a batch of sparkling snow into the deal! Hey, c'mon, pleeease? I'll throw a batch of sparkling snow into the deal! Hmmm... What do you think, ? Let's help him Forget it! All right. We'll do it. Thank you!! Here, take this! Obtained the magna essence Sparkling Snow! And I'll give you something else once you bring me that rock salt. Good luck! Hmm? It looks like all of your blank magnus are full.

Which means I can't give you the snow, and you can't get me my rock salt. Make a little room, OK? Sorry, I should mind my own business, huh? I can give you that sparkling snow later. Good luck! Sorry, but we're not interested. Th-That's awfully cold... Did you get that rock salt for me? Yes! Yes, yes... Look how it shines. This is some rockin' rock salt! Take this in return as a token of my gratitude. Hell-Purged Casque Heh heh heh... You know, this rock salt fetches a handsome price in Azha. Hey! You dirty little swindler... Oh, there's bound to be more out here somewhere. You should try to find some for yourselves.

Although I can tell you it takes a while to grow back in any given spot after you've taken its essence. At least he's a HELPFUL dirty little swindler... Any day now would be great. The sand is starting to make my eyes sting. Let's get this over and done with! The sand is starting to make my eyes sting. Oh, that's right! I still haven't given you that sparkling snow I promised. Here you go! Here you go! ...Wait, your blank magnus are all full again...

Talk to me again once you've made some room, OK? This large stone is etched with veins of minerals which sparkle a bright white in the sun. This stone... It looks like the outside of it is made of salt. Is this that rock salt stuff? There isn't enough of a layer of rock salt left to take the magna essence of it again yet.

After a while, there may be enough to shave off some more. Let's give up on the rock salt for now. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä …™T$ Š3 h ^…ª cá˜^ ^òh! ÃÞyڝ ”q謯 å Šœ_ ꯰ åRÏ29 Zˆ<þˆ åÏzùT ¡á)é÷ å3³q ÿZ´èt åâq â `~ê´Õ å@˼_ ŽÂ tý åºðI ËϤà åù‹Z ˽촲 åšjßÒ ˏ§ÖM 坰æ> ËThis large stone is etched with veins of minerals which sparkle a bright white in the sun. Sagi This stone... It looks like the outside of it is made of salt. Is this that rock salt stuff? There isn't enough of a layer of rock salt left to take the magna essence of it again yet.

After a while, there may be enough to shave off some more. Let's give up on the rock salt for now. Stone rubble much like the kind used for the road lies abandoned in the sand. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $Å˜é ·¾n ?œ—Ú I«NÌ OM–M¡ 3J@— ¦ŠÊO† û§=SU :·T— ¸ñ ¤sk~ L,y  úۚ s;Ùu ¼„+š "Dw2w VŠ d€ ¡6× {õ 9´fÔ< †‘Κ ÅX²l ë]ŸÖt )ÛÆ`h Qˆ¤ž€ ßÏÉ  ÜÊSb ô)CY_ ùêOàê IÒÖS I] ¨´ 6Ö ŒàSº× ôf1sh é2qîO žÝ ½‚]Ü ×£q íæ!¿ ïǏ* D>½Ð SЄú ç¬|#ß é[xá SEd ‡Žê ò ý¸ ô¹E' ‡¶®õ Å8¤3 ¯ÚÈÞ‰ ® ó!NH± 6Kok qò³D 0[ŸÅë 0bKt† ô['Ü kYÓ  ôMA ‰fôi< ô¹Ir ÍôpPò ôO~Ù ˆ*Bí ôºø ¤Ç‘ ô)ð€ 2âDò¸ ô½o¼c W!D p!©à †’=ù ê…\=1 úÊ)®S N¥ÌÔ´ SȵX NÀ>) r¦Lef êiÉ”æ µ Çýá NXà›7 [±–n~ êݼ ‘ÁH) êêšq Þ>V¶ NÂ括 ]¶t®Ÿ ê#2&{ uÆûH• Nä4Ä d 6¸Å êû+–º Ú¯í êm†2 àåÌ÷ ê‹nZ OéÀ’` N2ÛÍE ÌÝî= N&6Q4 f Oˆ ¥5 ’6 ¥}Â5ð N–÷Ø‚ ÕF&°? NÿK% ð½Äª ê˜tà ïËèœ êö¤ 5b¤+ ê´ƒU´ ¹F}û êj]mx Õá Õp .Ñî­ ê ’ž Ppi4^ êò¾3f ¯d•k@ ê7êÎ ×Ì9›æ êøçz† 6l^u Nß›Š\ ÛֻΠêë{¾ þÖï} ê4 š£–$š Nœ•Ô îæ¨:A NgÄïù îÅ¥– êySS… )q謯 ½ Šœ_ ¯° ½RÏ29 2ˆ<þˆ ½ÏzùT yá)é÷ ½3³q ×Z´èt ½âq â 8~ê´Õ ½@˼_ f tý ½ºðI £Ï¤à ½ù‹Z £½ì´² ½šjßÒ £§ÖM ½°æ> £Sagi I don't see as much sand up ahead. What do you know, we made it. Milly I've got sand everywhere! I never imagined walking to Azha would be such an ordeal. Well, it looks like we're almost there. Try to tough it out just a little longer. This giant machina is emitting a low rumble as it operates. A number of cords snake away from the back of this box-shaped machina. They appear to be power cables. Thanks to this flame ice, the desert heat is a lot more bearable. We can run around freely now. Snow Saleswoman Goodness me. It seems your blank magnus are all full.

I sell my sparkling snow directly into magnus, so I'll have to ask you to make room. How many did you want to take? The snow loses its effect with time, so be sure to stock up. 1 for 400 gold Never mind 1 for 400 gold 2 for 800 gold Never mind 1 for 400 gold 2 for 800 gold 3 for 1200 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold 2 for 2000 gold Never mind 1 for 1000 gold 2 for 2000 gold 3 for 3000 gold Never mind All right, thank you kindly! Now I'll just collect my fee. You paid the saleswoman %d gold. Obtained %d of the magna essence Sparkling Snow! Snow saleswoman Oh, that's right. The snow won't do you much good till you use it. You know how? Sagi She has a point, . Want to try out some sparkling snow right now? Any time you run out, you just come right back here, all right? There's no point in owning sparkling snow if you don't use it. Be careful, now. Sorry, but I really don't think I need any. I suppose you're right, but if too many folks start carrying around flame ice, I'll go out of business.

A little snow-shower every now and again feels awful nice, you know... Come back anytime. Goodness! You're sure, now? It's a hard trip across the desert without any snow. Goodness, it looks like you don't have enough money to buy any snow.

Sorry, but I can't just give the stuff away. Snow is precious here in the desert. You should be set with that flame ice, but did you want to buy some sparkling snow anyway? Welcome, desert walkers! With this snow, you'll stay so cool you can RUN across the desert!

I'll sell you some sparkling snow for only 1000 gold a batch. Interested? Welcome, welcome! I'll sell you sparkling snow for only 1000 gold a batch! Take some for the road! Huh? Wasn't it a bit cheaper before? Well, you see... The price of flame ice went up recently. I'm afraid I've had to raise my rates accordingly.

What do you say—would you like to buy some sparkling snow? Welcome, desert walkers! With this snow, you'll stay so cool you can RUN across the desert!

I'll sell you some sparkling snow for only 400 gold a batch. Interested? Let's buy some We don't need any Right. Let's pick some up. Right. It would be crazy to try to cross the desert without any. Yeah... In this heat, I don't think I can walk much further... Thanks, but we'll be all right. Thanks, but we'll manage somehow. Thanks, but...we'll make it...on our own... You're certain? It's a hard journey without anything to keep you cool. At least take some water. Snow Saleswoman Goodness, I haven't seen you around here before. Did you walk here from Mintaka? Sagi Yes, we're headed for Azha. Yes, we're headed...for Azha... We made it this far, somehow... Oh, my. I'm impressed that folks your age managed to make it across without giving up.

The end of the desert is just ahead. You'll be in Azha in no time. That's a relief. I'll be happy to get out of here. You all might be able to help me... Do you mind if I ask you for a favor? Goodness, are you all setting out to cross the desert?

If so, I'd like to ask you to do me a favor... Do you mind? A favor? What is it? Well, you see, I sell sparkling snow made from flame ice for a living.

My husband does the same, up at the northern edge of the desert.

I was hoping you could take this supply of flame ice to him for me. Take it to him...what, all the way across the desert? Right. There aren't many people I can ask to help me with this. Oh, hello again.

Think I could ask you to take this flame ice to the north edge of the desert? Oh, hello again. Did you finish delivering that flame ice?

There's little worry of it melting, but I'd still like to ask you to deliver it as soon as you can. Delivering this flame ice would mean crossing the desert again... What do you think, ? Should we go ahead and deliver this flame ice, ? Let's do it Let's not All right. We'll do it. All right... We'll do it... You'll deliver it?! Oh, thank you! Hmm? Your blank magnus are all full.

Sorry, but can I ask you to make a little space first? Oh, right. I've got to stay on top of business, too. Well, here's that flame ice. Be careful with it, and thanks. Obtained the magna essence Flame Ice! So long as you've got that flame ice, you can run through the desert, no problem. One last thing about the delivery... As it is now, that flame ice is too hard to shave down. Ignore the road and go straight, and you'll find a spot with especially strong sun, even for the desert.

I need you to carry the flame ice through there before delivering it. Just head due north from here, right? That's right. Then you can either retrace your steps or keep going straight to pick up the road.

Take care not to get lost along the way. All right, well...sorry to ask such a big favor. I know you'll get the job done. I'm sorry, but right now we just don't have the time... Oh, I see... I thought for sure you would help an old lady out, but I guess not.

Well, I suppose it's time I got back to business here. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &q0?Ü Aåº io9 ꭁ. Dc _Sagi Wow, the sun feels even more intense off the beaten path... This must be the spot we were supposed to take the flame ice through.

Now we just have to deliver it to the man at the northern edge of the desert. We could probably take the magna essence of sunlight this strong. Should we, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence Mother Sunshine! Obtained %d of the magna essence Mother Sunshine! OK. Let's pass on Mother Sunshine for now. It looks like we could take the magna essence of this sunshine, but we don't have any room.

We'll have to come back again when we have some blank magnus free. What an intense storm... We can't cross while it's like this. We'll just have to wait until the storm clears. Let's head back. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä q謯 Šœ_ ¯° RÏ29 uˆ<þˆ ÏzùT ¼á)é÷ 3³q Z´èt âq â {~ê´Õ @˼_ ©Â tý ºðI æϤà ù‹Z æ½ì´² šjßÒ 揧ÖM °æ> æSagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ä ¬£âÙ~ ê,dš c‰Ú ¬LŠÍ ±EšIe £ü¾‘ ÚåÜØ ¡ÿ¶GÛ ¥½M— ¡aü ¶gæ¡ ¡T*è eq’ ¡hÑ DrNz ¡-þ- #2h@ø ¡¾»Ç` Y%•ãœ ÀÔÑ tº}e– ¬Ô ´ê‡ £†VÇ Þ¸¿k´ 5ê ‘nFL ¬ÝLÿæ Îø¡¢ N(z æéneF Ëv ý¿Ý¼> WÃPY– ]Ï^/à ¬½v-@ g¸yÖ ™¶l ˜d[ž ¬ÿúØÆ ]C˜¡p \T® ΦúLæ ¬*_â (µ|S, ]/bJ ]¼6Y) ¬Ÿs^ ä>í‘ 3“#© »;8ø ¬+~ù% “ iÄ ˆéó™ Íê{€, åҁ !½ aÊ ÀL³öÿ ¬‘A õxÇP K6”ý 3PM]4 à’ðT 7bkà ¬zÛ‰á ·Yuû» ¬èé ÈÑá³ ÒÝ ð`§ ƒˆœi 2¼èÌ À'¬# :§ á JUÒ ™Fò8 Œê¡é  ÷ⶑ 7 ²Û† 5œY É·Ÿ ¬•þøx (õt• ‡A°º Ùº¯ä ¬yÂ;" Nš³u ™F© {.ZÎ ¬hpT Λ°ñÐ  ÊX ù$K 1 ¨âØ !¥ûf Àd„ãM Å¿ÅÎ ” ´ Ñå¿ W¿õN RCqó £‚©? ¬©à’õ ÖiÀK ð‹}W ?> Ý Zù] â·—o f‡Q 5Üü¹ê ¬Ð8 ֐Æmr áv\\ ˆó#ó ªã}C ërR°Ù íø  5 Êó ¬ª : Ö¹«Q 2Ïu .•Ia DÀõF Þ(x!) ‘J™ 1Øéý/ ¬U™ge ]<Ù"§ ÍS/j ˆÜ—þ L ˆg á»Þd® ó¤ÎÉ´ üª†Ø´ d=edr ¬‹!pP £ÆïÕ§ û$´tÞ O»#™ W}”ôe „¼µ˜À Ü›DÉ9 ¬]·[< /CÆ: i ‚|: Ë]e$9 ¬¾Ã>M Dø3 `)XyÊ Ÿ<6 Ô_w^Ò (3vž ‚q謯 · Šœ_ ¼¯° ·RÏ29 ,ˆ<þˆ ·ÏzùT sá)é÷ ·3³q ÑZ´èt ·âq â 2~ê´Õ ·@˼_ ` tý ·ºðI Ï¤à ·ù‹Z ½ì´² ·šjßÒ §ÖM ·°æ> Georg So, how about it? Any interest in helping me with my research?

It's really quite simple. You'd just have to carry this heartflask around with you. Sagi ...Just carry it around? Is that all? That's right. This vessel was engineered to store away the spirit of its holder.

I hadn't encountered anyone I felt I could trust with it...until I met you.

So, what do you say? Man Who's there?! What are you doing here? There's nothing the likes of you would find interest— Hmm? Wait, you're... And that paramachina is... How very...fascinating. Something wrong, Georg? Larikush, we have a plurality of most singular guests today. ...Something is definitely weird here. Sorry to have barked at you like that.

You've come all this way, would you like some water, perhaps?

We keep it for use as coolant, but it tastes just the same. You...share your heart with another, if I'm not mistaken. What, you can tell?! You could say that. And you. Guillo, was it? Hmm...

The young lady's name was Milliarde, correct? Milly ...... Um, can I ask what you two are doing in here? Just a bit of research. Nothing terribly exciting. Well, there may come a time when I require your help.

I trust you won't mind. The heartflask... What do you think, ? Let's take it Let's not I'm sorry, but... I have no need for it. Is that so?

That's quite a shame. People such as yourself are deserving of the heartflask, and vice versa.

If you change your mind, come by and speak to me again. I'll be waiting for you. All right. I really just have to hold on to it, right? Right, just carrying it with you is enough. Pretty simple, hmm? ...Here you are. This won't do. You don't have any blank magnus free.

I can't give you the heartflask in this state. Make some room, then speak to me again. Obtained the magna essence Heartflask! Just carry this with me... That's really all I need to do? That's right.

The heartflask will also serve to bolster the hearts of you and your companions.

People such as yourself are deserving of the heartflask, and vice versa.

I should mention, though, that the heartflask is still under development.

When you have the time, come by to see me, and I can perform any necessary adjustments. I understand. Good luck, and thanks for your help. Hmm? It looks like you still don't have any blank magnus free. Right. Here you are. Well? Have you decided to take the heartflask with you? Here about the heartflask? Don't worry, it's still fine as it is.

I'm sorry I can't chat longer, but my work is calling me. Come by again another time. I'm sorry I can't chat longer, but my work is calling me. Come by again another time. Hmm? You threw the heartflask away?

Well, no matter. If you'll agree to help me again, I'll prepare a replacement. Let's take it again Let's not I'm sorry, but... I really have no need for it. I see...

If you change your mind, come by and speak to me again. Yes, would you mind lending us another? Not at all. Good luck this time. Here about the heartflask? Might I have a look? ...Hmm, yes. This will prove...useful. Sorry, just thinking aloud. It's still operating smoothly. Keep up the good work. Will do. ...As I'd expected. This is quite promising. I knew I was right to ask you all. I don't detect any irregularities. Just continue exactly as you have until now. Here about the heartflask? I've just reached a break in my research. Let me take a look. ...Mmm. This proves my hypothesis. It's exactly as I'd thought. Goodness, I barely recognized you. You look like a whole different person from the boy I first met.

Here about the heartflask? Very well, let's have a look. Hehehe... With this, I can proceed to the next phase. You have my thanks, Sagi. Objects cannot be made to live... But with this...! I think it's time you all left. You have no further business here. I'm terribly busy. I think it's time you all left. Ahh, it's you. Larikush This is part of Georg's work. He can make anything... Anything.

...It's almost frightening. This giant machina is emitting a low rumble as it operates. This is...the sparkling snow-making machina we saw at the edge of the desert? This barrel's contents smell of gunpowder. It's probably best not to touch them. Machina parts have been carelessly piled in here. Ooh, look! These coral-colored stones are so pretty! I wonder what they're used for? A variety of half-built parts have been organized here according to their type. Is this a winglet? It looks a bit different than most. A sharp aroma wafts up from this pot's contents. Perhaps it's some kind of medicinal compound. A host of magnus have been separated by type and carefully put away here. So many of them...and some of them are torn. I wonder what happened. This water is used for coolant. It isn't meant to be drunk. This container is full of a viscous black liquid. Metal samples, burnished to a gleaming shine, have been carefully lined up here. These round, translucent containers hold liquids ranging from murky grey to blood red. Tools used in large-scale construction hang here. Sagi It's too hot to even walk... If we just had some snow, or some water to splash on ourselves... Ahh, that's so refreshing! Now we can walk comfortably for a while! Phew...I still wouldn't want to be dashing around, but at least now we can walk all right. Oh, no... Now that the flame ice is gone, walking through the desert will be harder... Ugh... The snow's effects have worn off... Ugh... With just water...you sure don't stay cool long... The sand is too deep for us to go any further. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä +*Û }†š 5é :($íw 5ç;~ bšð&g 5øtö‚ ž1G° 5»9R? ÌÜë¡´ 56ÅÀ” yû½ !Q– 5S´ÅD :Ç> 5Ù‹Š bIAð <Á-Ì¡ Ùm£ ¤¾L§  '˜:a ¶¥ ç «\™I ƒLl„ Ü-5 ±Ì ~ ÑyXüÇ ôý’¹ êp :N ]¿÷/€ €·Ê ò ¦2)Oä ÊÒ¯_ ëD;N; ³¾q½ 4Sûú& §á!6 a„A¿ }wvõ }¿Õô ¢&õÖ »ªØ~Ç ËAn aroma censer has been fitted to the wall here. Sagi Did we have anything we could use here? We already put the eau de mouche into the censer. Ow-ow-oww! It's too hot to get any closer. The rockflies plugged up the vent when they died from the heat. Dead rockflies are floating in the magma. Lava is erupting violently from this single isolated spot. Crystal Cudgel Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Gimme eau de mouche Nothing, really I'll warp you to the Lava Caves' collapse. The flags up right now are:

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_AROMA1

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_AROMA2

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_AROMA3

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_AROMA4

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_AROMA5

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_EYE_CATCH

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_DESTROY

FLAG_KWZ_F_CAVE_DEAD

FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_AROMA_ONCE

FLAG_KWZ_AZHA_AROMA_GET

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! I'll warp you to the Lava Caves' collapse (after EV03500). Here you go! Obtained the magna essence Eau de Mouche! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä J NÝ¥ 5Is‡¦ :Rt 5§åPœ bd™L 5dÇÕ ž‰Z  5¬é¸ ÌÛ‚J An aroma censer has been fitted to the wall here. Sagi Did we have anything we could use here? We already put the eau de mouche into the censer. Ow-ow-oww! It's too hot to get any closer. The rockflies plugged up the vent when they died from the heat. Diamond Drop ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä —¶ßN œêH2 5¹]g :¦u² 5îçÄ– bTÆöý 5ð™K¼ žöÄOE 5é.šI ž¯3q ™ý 5Ôäý :2¹ßÉ 5§ Uî bF„á 5„„ÁT ÌDºd¾ 5\§Ô Ã~fn 5)ÌF‰  Sagi Did we have anything we could use here? We already put the eau de mouche into the censer. Ow-ow-oww! It's too hot to get any closer. The rockflies plugged up the vent when they died from the heat. Dead rockflies are floating in the magma. We can't get any closer with those rockflies there! Lava is erupting violently from this single isolated spot. For all the effort that went into beating the Lord of the Lava Caves, it just looks like a big fish. Twin Ice Auger Middle Potion ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ãøc 5‘\C :ª/{ dÿoo i˜`‚ d¾ö ‘Bein's pick rests atop the remnants of the black mist. Residual black mist swirls about here. Sagi Did we have anything we could use here? Bein... Juwar gave me this. I'll just leave it here for you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä owµ2 ×fe °±Gº ´'¨M[ »`Ø¡÷ ´y:½V o– 7¢%  Jh< ´óÊ ­£ÖJp ´Ñ½+× ðeA~ FíР±À{v+ ´Ðêe MþT§Ä çÔ · {Ðyeõ ´ Ëï_ ÃYç@[ ´¢çÇÐ YäöÄô ´EP‹þ ÙÚïÍC 08ŠÕ\ ?ÃN 考® 0¹Â $4 Ä 0ìÍÍl {h9‘¯ è‚#òµ 0ÜÒ¨Þ ý6ÓL¢ ïó1® ¶°Q· ´Iœ »Ì  ¯©^ Mû°éÁ ´ÑÌ“ ák¦Oí ó†o[ /ûÛFf ´Qëû° M‹9b

Even I think it's a little strange how hard I'm willing to work now. Nollin Hmm, I don't know about anything too complicated, but I think everyone's understood Bein's sentiment.

His desire to watch this village grow under all of our protection... Sagi, we villagers are going to watch Azha grow under our protection.

If you have the opportunity, I hope you'll come back and visit us here again. You'll be welcomed. Nollin, Azha's been swarming with soldiers. Nobody feels like doing anything now.

I'm right there with everyone else on that one... Hmph, no surprise. Don't any of the guardsmen listen to reason? Sagi, was it? What you did may have been the right thing to do, but as a result, this village...

Well, you can see for yourself what's happened here. The world is a complicated place. It seems like the work outside is running a little bit behind.

The ice is just gonna pile up in here. Think you could tell Juwar to slow up a bit? Hmm. Well, I suppose I could pass that on. Please, Nollin? Juwar is a good man, but I'm a little scared of him. Well, once he makes up his mind he won't change it, that's all. He loses sight of everything else.

But you leave it to me. I'll talk to him. Hmm, what? Mallo's boy? He was definitely here just a while ago.

He was headed back that way, so maybe try at the lab? Keep a steady pace, folks! Sooner we finish, sooner we sit down to a nice hot meal! Messenger Girl Huh? The old guy from the lab's favorite food? H-How'd you know I had any?!

They're my favorite, too, you know. But I guess I could spare one... Here, take it. Obtained the magna essence Mountain Apple! Looks like you don't have any room. Throw something out, then talk to me again, OK? Huh? A mountain apple? I just gave you one!

You LOST it?! Come on, kid, gimme a break! Man. Here, just take this and go! Ugh! You don't have room! Make sure you're ready before you talk to me, OK?! Nollin, Azha's been totally swarmed with soldiers. Nobody feels like doing anything now.

I'm right there with everyone else on that one... Hmm, you're right. Is there no one among the watchmen that we can talk to? It seems like the work outside is running a little bit behind.

It's no use to get ahead of them in here. Do you think you could tell Juwar to slow up a bit? Well, he's got a one-track mind once something's been decided. He loses sight of everything else.

But you leave it to me. I'll talk to him. I don't know what the deal is, but that Lyuvann guy suddenly told all the troops to go home.

Something is seriously fishy here. There has to be something going on! Ugh, enough already! Why did they have to bring in this many guards to keep watch?

We don't need people breathing down our necks to get us to work. This only makes us want to work less! Ahh, out of the way, out of the way! I'm busy!

Keeping communication going between the miners, and now getting the shipments ready...

We don't have any other way of sending messages, so I'm, huff, huff, stuck on messenger duty! Outta the way! People are working here, move it! My hand! It huuurts!

I think I'm getting frostbite. A boy? Haven't seen him! I haven't seen anything but flame ice! I just love it that much, OK?! Empire Soldier A boy, huh? Actually, one did just go running through here. Since the soldiers are gone, I'm just here watching again. It's sooo cool! Awesome! Their work ethic is impeccable. There's no way I could handle a job this tough.

Just between you and me, I kind of admire the villagers here. Awesome! This is sooo cool! When I grow up, I'm going to be there working the front line! I heard about Bein... But this was probably better than being executed at the capital.

I'm sure he's happy to be sleeping at the workplace that he loved, instead of some far-off place. Hey, Mister Detective. I want to know where Bein ran off to.

Juwar says he's got to be inside the Lava Caves, but... Have you tried touching this flame ice? Isn't it cold?

It's amazing that something like this exists not just in the desert, but in the bowels of a volcano! So, Bein was killed by that giant monster...

I suppose it's too late for sentimentality now, but I'd hoped he'd live a long, happy life. Juwar thinks that Bein is still hiding somewhere, deep inside the Lava Caves.

Everybody else is saying he was killed by that giant machina. I'm afraid I agree with them. You'll find Juwar, the mining chief, up ahead at the mining site.

He takes his work seriously, so he can be a bit blunt, but he and Bein are our two most trusted leaders. Milly Oh, Sagi. If you want to leave the village, could you wait by the exit for just a bit?

I'll meet you there shortly. Look at them work! It must be a tough job. I can feel the heat all the way out here.

To think they work this hard, and still barely manage to keep food on the table...

Looks like you still need time to gather your thoughts.

That's all right. I'll wait here. Almarde The Lava Caves are so hot, but the flame ice is so cold... It really is a terribly harsh job.

The miner's efforts support the entire village, though. I'm truly grateful. Researcher W-Wait! Urp, unngh... A-Are you going into the Lava Caves?

Th-Then you should take these with you. I'm sure they'll come in handy! Urrrp!

Y-You can ask about it in the next room! D-Don't ask me to explain! Obtained %d of the magna essence Eau de Mouche! Th-This is just for debugging. Take it with you. You got the machina communicator. Grr! You don't have enough blank magnus free. Come back again when you've made some space. Did you make some space in your blank magnus? Then here, take this with you. Wh-What are you thinking? Make space before talking to me again! Mm? What is it? WHAT?! You threw all the eau de mouche away?!

Y-You idiot! What the devil were you thinking?!

This is terrible! Ahh, terrible!! H-Here, just take this and go! Obtained the magna essence Eau de Mouche! Y-You don't have any room!

Just what the heck are you packing?! Throw it out! Hurry up, already! Wh-What is it? You want more eau de mouche?

Then bring me a rockfly corpse.

One of those corpses... Yes, if I only had one of those corpses...! Urp, unngh! Sagi Did we have anything we could give him? Mm, you brought one, hmm? Then let us trade. You traded the rockfly corpse for eau de mouche! This giant slab of ice is frozen solid despite the desert's heat. It is exceptionally cold to the touch. ÍÍÍ ä …!ÑÁË Þ#ñ ÃÆR£¡ gÕ5è Á(Wì ¬­L2 Šiu Ÿ›åØ «Q—3 c­Åâ3  Ì,M‰ ”ç¨É ùË¿ÎR ýí˜ cQ'gÓ ²Š‘ö9 ¼ˆÿn  l ! ׈­à¢ vÂ<Øö Ò‡På ™tyN ôd¨: ž 7/¤ ©+»Š¾ ï®KŽd ôˆÊî (G)S žQ'eŽ ]ΊG ïÏ“• (—/¤Œ ž_È[œ ;å/’ ž¬’ú ˜]ˆS¶ žÓãÃ" ÅHOܾ ï𐟴 'B>º ž!ñ!Z O‚½ví ºJ—Aå žÛîå BÍaw DUÁ¢ žï=’w °;HË ï»1ïä '„½! ž Õ1 AÑý DÐ?ï |8àl° ž‹„ô¸ ·Ø´u ž}a‡\ C²< ï-—v Ä8z žç„< æ"nc ºrP¼ ž l£ G!›Õx |AÓP¦ ž=ha Ë¿ñ«˜ ž|±M¡ eÂȏ ž¼{ §>—Ä &ô:æ 5öaá &O[GÖ îçÎW” &]2Y lÎ! &ÐbÁ æÀÃƒÞ &$º'] MC?€ &ÛF„A ç¤z1l &’0zJ r¢êšÖ ïÎÐ ´XßKê ïxî ñqÃxM ïEzªe ñŠþñ¦ ï¥*å¹ 4kVõ Ÿñ ña÷rù ï&p7÷ ñÌ\s &g…wî lž¤*† Änh( ïÿ×—é õÛ§ž ]¡q9g •.;¦¯ ï¬Ê5Y ¼D!b- •p‡R¾ ïöÀ8( úÄA>& 1'ål ïô%¢ ‡Ý5€L ³ú)ñS ƒ_u d#E(– ïÜõe šbÒ çO¦ê ˜äÉ ï¡ ¿T ^¡áµ ï¢;° ¦c 8p è&‘½( Qh¸ý B†Ï s“ø _:†ix ·bK ( !1¯)E !6q%÷Ž !\’ì- !~First that bizarre machina shows up out of nowhere with all those soldiers, then that earthquake!

And then they drag out that monster! Really, what in the hell is going on around here?! Locking everyone up in a tiny room like that really is beyond the pale.

At least we were allowed to stay here because we have work that needs to get done. A boy? Mallo's assistant? Yeah, he was here a bit ago... Hmm? Where did he get off to? You see that old guy writhing over there?

He's got the most violently weak digestive tract in town, but he can't say no to fruit.

He's always stuffing his face with them one minute, then rolling around in pain the next. All the guards out front went home, huh?

I wonder if we could get these guards to shove off, too... I heard about Bein. You were a friend of his, right?

There's still a lot about what happened that I don't understand, but I believe you. The eau de mouche fabricated here releases a more potent aroma when heated.

Usually, people will pour it into an aroma censer in order to enjoy its bouquet throughout a room. Well that was quite a shake! I've worked here for a good long time, but that was a first!

That one might have woken up the old Lord of the Lava Caves, ho ho! Why are there more guards around here all of a sudden?

And who's this "Morning Minstrel" they're looking for? Some kind of band? You're looking for a boy? Now that you mention it, there was one sitting there yawning a bit ago. Hmm? That weird old coot's favorite food?

Yeah, I know what it is. It's sweet and tart...

I'm pretty sure the messenger girl running around outside was a big fan, too.

Although, that said, she may not stop to talk if she's in the middle of work. S-So I hear the corpse of a giant fish monster has turned up in the depths of the Lava Caves!

The imperial machines that beat that monster are monstrous themselves! In the Lava Caves, you'll find a species of small insect called rockflies.

When subjected to heat beyond their tolerance, their bodies harden, and the insects die.

I've even heard it said their petrified bodies will float in magma without dissolving. Y-You! You were one of the Empire's hounds?! Ugh, the youth these days! Huh? That old guy's favorite food?

Oh...of course! You should ask the messenger girl if she'll give you one of hers.

Although, that said, she may not stop to talk if she's busy running around. So you're looking for Mallo's assistant?

Yeah, I know where he is, but...

Well, maybe you should keep looking. He may be closer than you think. That soldier, Lyuvann, has fallen for our Almarde! You mark my words, my eyes never lie! Bein... He was concerned for the future of our village if we stayed in the Empire's shadow.

To have that noble pursuit cut short by a freak run-in with that hideous monster...It's criminal. What the heck happened down in the Lava Caves?! I was terrified after all that shaking! I just don't know how I feel about oil they take from dead bugs.

But once it's been refined and heated, it gives off the most lovely, indescribably sweet smell. Researcher We refine eau de mouche here. Want me to tell you about it? Sagi , did you want to learn about eau de mouche? Let's hear more Not interested This aromatic oil is harvested from insects called rockflies that dwell within the Lava Caves.

Its scent is enjoyed all over, but here in Azha, eau de mouche serves something of a special role. A special role? That's correct.

By burning the oil in censers within the Lava Caves, one can draw rockflies out of hiding.

This allows miners to lure away rockflies blocking their path.

Alternatively, rockflies can be lured to hot spots where their corpses can be used.

This may be of use to you at some point, so try to keep it in mind. Mph, wh-what? You want eau de mouche?

Bring me a rockfly corpse or my favorite food. I-I'll trade for either of those. Did we have anything we could give him? Ooh, it's my favorite! What a fine-looking mountain apple! All right, very nice, I'll trade you for it. You traded the mountain apple for eau de mouche! Mm, a rockfly corpse, yes... Here, I'll give you this for it. You traded the rockfly corpse for eau de mouche! Wh-What is it? You want eau de mouche?

Then bring me a rockfly corpse.

One of those corpses... Yes, if I only had one of those corpses...! Urp, unngh! Mm, you've brought me one. Here, I'll trade you for it. Obtained the magna essence Eau de Mouche! Mph, wh-what? You want eau de mouche? Did the mining team send you?

I-I'm afraid I can't just fork that stuff over to just anyone. Actually, with all this work, my th-throat has gone dry.

I'd trade you some eau de mouche for my favorite snack. Did we have anything to give him? Ooh, my favorite! What a fine-looking mountain apple! All right, you've got yourself a trade. Mm? You want eau de mouche? I-I just gave you some!

Y-Y-Y-You threw it AWAY?! Y-You idiot! Take this and get out, get out! Wh-What's the big idea? Make some space before you talk to me again! Urp! Unnnngh...! Oh, it looks like you delivered the eau de mouche.

Th-That oil is the key to the Lava Caves. Pant, gasp... R-Remember it. Urp, unngh... Y-You want to know about my research?

Th-That's too bad, it's secret. Urp! Graah... Pant, gasp... Empire Soldier I wonder what's come over Captain Lyuvann?

He just sent all the soldiers outside back to the capital without waiting for orders from above...

I just can't figure it out. That was quite a shake. Apparently it was the handiwork of that machina we saw.

Machina truly are amazing. No wonder Lord Baelheit has such a following. The people here have to be crazy going into such a hot place. I just don't get it. I hear all the soldiers standing watch outside were dismissed. I want to hurry up and go home, too. To think that such a beast was lurking inside this cave the whole time!

I'm honestly blown away. This world is just full of mysteries, isn't it? You smell that sweet aroma in here?

It's a nice smell, but if you stand around in it for too long, you'll start to just zone out. Halt! No matter how many times you ask, I cannot let you past. Hmm, can you think of anything we could use right about now? This isn't going to be of much use. Wasn't there anything else? Can you think of anything we could use right about now? Halt!

This is the way to the Lava Caves. Those without permission cannot pass. This part is from a giant drill-like machine. It looks like this thing hasn't been completed yet. I wonder what they'll use it for when it's done? This steel part appears to fit into a giant machine. This large tank has a handle on it. I'm really curious—but I probably shouldn't touch it, huh? I'm curious—but I probably shouldn't touch it, huh? A translucent, domed vessel has been installed into the underside of this machine. Whoa! I-Inside, there's... That's gross! A box of something or other rests between encyclopedias and insect anatomy books on this shelf. A communication device has been wedged into the recesses of this machine. Thick red and blue pipes extend from this machine. I wonder if they use this machine to extract the fragrance from the bugs. I'll set the SCE to 3320 and erase the flags. A cot has been set up here so the researchers can take power naps. These sheets are gross... They couldn't pay me to take a nap here... Hmm? I think there's someone under this desk. Should we check? Let's check No, that's fine Boy Huuuh, what is it? You again? Come on, let me get some sleep. Huuuh, what is it? I'm tryin' to sleep here...

What? Mallo is looking for me? She wants saltpeter?

She put the saltpeter into her own dumb pocket a while ago.

Let her know, would you? I'm still sleepy, so I'm going to catch a few more winks here.

Mallo's a great person, but that forgetful streak of hers kills me... Documents with drawings of insects litter this desktop.

The caption below one such drawing reads rockfly. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä VŨ •£ïŸ ÔÔè X™y JýžE “ï~ êI0Y ûvx!Æ å÷» ©#ú/ cM*º Â_5» s(¥Uc XÜá•ñ ÒÁ‘Ä –x?P 2¡ óõa§´ h‰¯ V`ËÏ X¶øªw ÚíKl ‡¢äÊ= - E ˆùQÑá Ê2% ˾ѷ ª`— ¬ ¯ƒe ‚ Þσsî Þ²nYe ªCÒ<ö #@¹™' …†× GšïÓF ªÐ7Ø@ ƒ Z‹ ßÝžì –ë¨rë ªå î G=šK ü ÃX WÉ䉪 V»+| ¾E® Xpýóò kàÛ ‡¡µ šøã m1p‹Ò ¸&·L Ôkq'§ Ç>j‘ ïG<ÉS U(Ìg yü6š… ãýJÒz î7. ªùÁ[ ªE™ª L$*ž LƒîP ãëƒs }ÃBH¬ ãñ×° ûEÛü ãöê &¼' ã' 9 d¡æ < ªô°fƒ iFL…Ó ã ŸU ‡ŸÖ 2Å+Æ% ã·W!X &¬ûuã ªdéS? i…Y ã1:gÑ ‡Ä @B =YÞË: ãa .õ IúÁºü Êf[»á 6› cw {Juwar Heyyy, Sagi! You dropped by for a visit!

Oh, was it this you were after? Obtained the magna essence Hero's Pickax! Looks like you're all full. Even I can't give you something if you don't have the space to carry it. Mallo and Nollin and all the villagers are... Well, and me too. We're all doing just fine.

Come on back and visit us again, will you? I'll be waiting for you, Sagi! Oh, Sagi, I noticed you put his pick to rest for him.

I've got to thank you. I'm really, truly grateful.

I've taken the liberty of talking about you with all of the villagers.

About how you laid Bein's pick on his grave site, and about the respect you showed for him.

What happened was terrible, but I want to consider us all friends.

Come on back and visit us again, will you? I'll be waiting for you, Sagi! Heat Camouflage Hmm? What about the pick? You lost it?!

Hey, come on, now! Be a little more careful, all right?

Well, I suppose any of the picks he used would work just as well...

Please make sure you leave this at the site in the Lava Caves where Bein fell. I'm counting on you, here. You don't have any room! What the hell are you carrying there?! Come on, make some space! That was his pick. Leave it at the site in the Lava Caves where Bein fell. I'm counting on you. Did you make some space in your blank magnus? Sorry to put this burden on you, but I trust you with this. In the meantime, I'll tell the others about Bein.

I'll tell them all that you guys aren't the ones to blame.

Sagi, I'm sorry I gave you such a hard time before.

...Forgive me. You're still all full. Let me know once you've made some space. Hmph, you, huh... Look, I'm sorry for before, OK?

I mean, I just remembered that Bein said that you were an all-right guy.

As a favor to me, do you think you could tell me more about...what happened to Bein? Sagi Wow, what do you think we should say, ? That monster was Bein That monster killed Bein Bein was...well, that monster... ---!

I see... So that monster got him after all... No, actually... I don't need to hear any more details. He just didn't manage to escape...

I knew I had a bad feeling about the whole thing from the point that giant machina showed up. I'm sorry... No, you were looking out for him.

I have no intention of blaming you. Don't worry about that. But, actually... Could you put this at the spot where he was killed?

It was his favorite pick. It'll serve as a landmark for when we go to pay our respects later on. Hmm? It looks like you don't have any space in your blank magnus. Come back after making some room. You!! What are you doing still skulking around our village?!

Bein's gone missing in the Lava Caves, thanks to you creeps chasing him around!

Get the hell out, you damn troublemakers! I'll never forgive you for what you've done! You're in the way! Move it, move it! Ugh, it's so hooot! You'd die before long in a place like this!

But my hands are freezing! Why the heck am I doing this, anyway? Hey! It's dangerous in here!

Outsiders are a nuisance and a liability down here! Clear out, kid! Bug Hunter Oh, hey there! Bugs have been acting up in the Lava Caves.

Do you think you could go get some eau de mouche from the weird old guy at the lab?

With some of that stuff, we can clear out the bugs for good.

I can't leave my spot here, so it's all you! I'm counting on you, OK? What do you think, , should we help him? Let's accept Let's decline You'll do it? Thanks!!

You can get the eau de mouche from the weird old guy at the lab, got it? Thanks a lot! You won't help? All right, that's fine. Oh, hey again! Did you bring me that eau de mouche? Huh? You want to know the old guy's favorite food? He asked you for some? Hmm... Oh, right!

The messenger girl you see running around should have one.

That said, she's a busy person. Try to catch her when she seems like she has the time to chat. Did we have anything for him? Yeah! This is the stuff! This is a huge help, thank you!

Here, take this!

And remember, eau de mouche works like a charm on bug troubles in the Lava Caves! Fire Fruit Flame Fruit Oh, hey again! Thanks for before!

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It was lonely here without you!

Gena was real blue for a while. She doesn't know how to let go, hee hee! There's a traveler from the Empire living in the village now. He arrived right after you left.

He's been here a while... I guess if he got here when you left, that makes it about three years already.

He's staying at the elder's place. You should go say hello as a member of the village! There's a traveler from the Empire living in the village now. He arrived right after you left.

He's been here a while... I guess if he got here when you left, that makes it about three years already.

He's staying at the elder's place. You ought to go say hello as a member of the village! Tik's hat? Beats me! You found Tik's hat? That's great! We're racing! You can bug me later! They say "tarazed" is the hip new slang in the Empire. I don't know what it means, though. Hey, welcome home, Sagi! Sagi Thanks! So, have you gotten any faster at racing? You betcha! I'm as fast as a caplin now!

You and me could race sometime, but I'd prolly beat your pants off. Just so you know! You and me could race sometime, but I'd prolly beat your pants off. Just so you know! Tik's hat? Couldn't tell ya! Looks like you found Tik's hat! Now we can all rest easy!! We're racing! Don't get in the way! Vault Guard Tik's hat!? I-I don't know anything!

I don't know, I don't know, I don't knooow!! Don't you think she's acting a little suspicious? Definitely fishy Not really? I've never even seen Tik's hat!! Does he even wear a hat?! I sure don't know!! This is totally suspicious, no? Very shady Not especially? Did you find the password item?

It's a red and round and really juicy fruit. What oh what could it be? WHOA?!

This color! This form!! It's so round. It's so red!!

This is truly a mountain apple among mountain apples!

Sagi, you're amazing! You brought the password item, so now you're free to pass! Welcome to the club!

If you give one to me, I'll let you pass. Good luck searching! I'm not suspicious at all! I swear that the hat isn't right behind me! Well, if that's the case, then you won't mind me taking a peek, right?

I'll just be a second. Can you let me through? No way! If you want in, you have to give me the password! What's the password? Oh, it's—

Hey! I'm not falling for that again! I didn't mean to trick you. Oh, well. I guess I'll just have to think up the password. ......

I feel bad for you, Sagi, so I'll give you a teensy hint!

But you can't tell anyone I was giving out hints, OK?!

All right, here goes. Better listen close!

It's a red and round and really juicy fruit.

If you give one to me, I'll let you pass. OK, got it. I'll see what I can do. Good luck!

Huh? Are you kidding? She's got suspicious written all over her. I'm glad Tik's hat was in there. Go and give it back to him, quick!

Oh! But remember not to tell anyone I gave you a hint, OK? I saw Wacho sneak something in here, so I betcha this is where Tik's hat went.

Um, Sagi... Sorry I was being a bully. Whoa! It's Sagi! Welcome home!! Thanks! How have you been? Great! I've been great, everybody's been great!

Wacho's so great, he's greater than he was before you left!

All the others are great, too. Oh! Gramps and Nana are great, too. Who else is great? Wacho is greater than ever. Tik's...still a crybaby. Oh—but all the old folks are super great! NO!! I can't let you past this point!

If you really wanna get through, you'll have to give me the password!

It's red and round and juicy. It's... Wacho's cheeks! Tik's cheeks! Naw, you're way off. Better luck next time. That's weird. I guess they changed the password. I always lose at rock-paper-scissors and get stuck with guard duty, so I changed the password myself.

Can you really blame me? A koa monkey's bum! An olifant's trunk! You're changing things up, at least.

But you're still way off. Better luck next time. That mountain apple was tasty! Hmm, what should I make the password be next time? People kept getting into the stash, so I got fired from guard duty. Oh! That hair! Those clothes! It's gotta be Sagi!! Who? What, you don't remember?

It's Sagi, from Gena's place. He left the village a few years back to go make some money. Hey...you're right! I guess I wasn't looking hard enough.

You're back, Sagi! Welcome home! Thanks!

But I can't believe you forgot me! Sorry... A lot's happened around here since you left.

A creepy monster started showing up at the lake we all used to play at.

After a while, we just decided you'd gotten eaten by the monster.

I'm glad you're not eaten, though. I'll make sure I tell everybody later that you're back! Playing's a lot harder now, since we're not allowed to go down to the south lake anymore. Dark Lord of Evil Did you really think that your pathetic powers could stop the Dark Lord of Evil?! Shera Blue Even if we can't beat you alone, there's nothing that can stand up to all of our powers combined!! Shera Pink Yeah, we can still win! Shera Green Our powers, as one!! Our powers, as one!! C'mon, Red! Combine your powers!! Red? You mean me?! C'mon, Red! Add your power to ours!! Sagi! Our powers, as one! Let's move along OK! Shera Red Rrraaaaaahhhhhhhhh!! Take this! All of our powers combined!! Even small powers can triumph, when gathered together!! There's no evil that can't be stopped! It... It cannot be!! Now, Red!! Dark Lord of Evil!

Feel the brunt of all our powers combined! Take this!! Gwuaaagh!!! ...... Red... Welcome back, Red. I knew you'd return for us!! And return you did. Without you, we never could have defeated the Dark Lord of Evil.

At last, his reign of dark evilness has come to an end.

Please, you're the only one fit to carry this. Wield it with pride. From this day on, you're the official leader of the Sheratan Rangers.

We're counting on you. Red! You're turning your back on us?! Bwahahaha! Infighting, at the moment of truth?! Eat this!! Aiee!! Meh?! Ungh!! What a pity. Your powers alone are no match for me. Grrr! Is this the end?! If only Red were here... Tik's hat? Haven't seen it! I know nothing!! You found Tik's hat? Aww, man. The bad guy is the coolest role. I'm not giving it up to no one. Tik's hat? Haven't seen it! I know nothing!!

In fact, I have no idea whatsoever where it could possibly be! I haven't seen Tik's hat! I know nothing!! No idea where it could be!

Huh? You found the hat?

Aww, that's no fun at all. You're off again, aren't you...Red? We'll miss you! But even far apart, our hearts will always be united!! We'll never forget how you fought alongside us. I swear it!! You're the only one we could ever call leader, Red. OK, who do we want to be next? I'm staying with Blue!

Red is too hotheaded for me. I think the cool and collected Blue is the coolest of the bunch. OK, who do we want to be next? I'm sticking with Green!

Blue is so gloomy. I think Green's wild instincts make him the coolest one. OK, who do we want to be next? I'm the only boy for Pink!

Green is so barbaric and uncouth. I think Pink is the coolest. Just his presence is enough to heal you. OK, who do we want to be next? I get to be the bad guy!

Pink is too girly for me. Nothing is cooler than a merciless, cold-blooded villain! Playing is great, but you've also got to remember to make some time for studying. Tik's hat?

I dunno. Plus I wouldn't say even if I did. Good luck searching! So Tik's hat got found?

Well, I guess that's good. Not that it has anything to do with ME. Even far apart, our hearts will always be united!! You'll always have a place here! OK, let's name the next villain! Pollywhale Beastizoid POLLOMAN! What do you think? OK, let's name the next villain! Manmade Manbot MACHINA HARMER! What do you think? OK, let's name the next villain! Rubber Sapien GUILLO! What do you think? Guillo I HAVE COME TO TAKE ALL OF YOUR PLANET'S SUPPLY OF RUBBER. That's awesome! OK, it's settled!! OK, let's name the next villain! Floating Battleship TARAZETRON! What do you think? Tik's hat? I don't know.

No, really. The boys are probably lying, but I'm telling you the truth.

The boys have one spot where they hide all their treasure. The hat's probably in there. I'd like to help more, but I can't tell a grown-up where the treasure gets hidden.

If I told, there would be repercussions. You have to understand. So you found Tik's hat? I'm glad to hear it.

Now you just have to find a way to appease Wacho. I've gotten tired of playing Rangers. Doesn't it ever get old for the boys? Well, now! Here's a new face. Are you a traveler?

Pretty nice village, huh? Nothing but kids and old folks here.

No conflict, no fighting—just the perfect peaceful place to stretch your wings and rest. Oh ho ho!! She's looking better than ever! Being a caplin herder requires outstanding eyesight.

But even from this far away, my eagle eyes can put a bead on any sweet lass in town. Village Elder Uwee hee! What a beauty!

Oh, no!

I missed the best part because you distracted me!! Move along now, shoo!! Hey, I'm missing the best part here... Ahhh... I want to die... My beautiful sun has gone away.

What can I live for, now that she's gone? The maid from the shop won't come outside because she said today's an unlucky day. She's telling me!

Even in this beautiful weather, my heart is a sea of dark clouds. The maid from the shop... She won't come outside because she says she has to clean up. Why, why, why... Maid from the Shop Today, weeding the storefront. Tomorrow, weeding the storefront.

Sorry, kiddo. The shop's closed today. Not that that stops me from weeding!

They look short enough, but pull them up and the roots go out to here! It gets to be fun when you do it every day. The mountain apple trader is nice enough to select the best fruits to send to me here.

They cost the same as the rest, but they're nicer in shape and color. Go ahead and enjoy it to the core! Today, weeding the storefront. Tomorrow, weeding the storefront.

Hmm? Oh, my, a traveler? Welcome to Sheratan. How nice of you to come such a long way to see our village!

I run the local magnus shop.

We just opened up, so the interior's still a mess, but our products are top of the line!

And...here I am blocking the way in! You need something at the shop, right?

Oh, dear... Let me pick up a bit. Wait there just a moment! Ahh, gee whiz. You leave them for a day and the weeds just take over!

Hmm? Oh, you're back! Thank you for your business.

I'll get the shop ready. Just give me one minute. All right. Come on in! Sagi! Welcome home. I saw you from a ways off.

My, what a pretty girlfriend! You make a great couple.

Are you off to introduce her to Gena? I'm rooting for you. Good luck! Ahh, another warm and sunny day. On days like this, I just want to lay out and tan. Look how fast the clouds are rolling by! I hope it's a sign of good things to come. What a terrifying ordeal... I'm just so relieved that no one was hurt. Bit by bit, the townspeople are starting to cheer up again.

I hope we never have to face anything that terrible again. The caplins are all excited. I wonder if something special will happen today? The briers are rustling... I've never heard anything like it. Is this some kind of omen? Caplin Herder The caplins sure are acting weird. Restless, you know? Something's going to happen.

A caplin's instincts are never wrong! You saved my neck. Next time I'm in a pinch, I'll be looking for you. Hey, it's my bro from the Thornwood! Remember me? The guy stuck between a rock and a—

Well, I was stuck behind a rock.

Anyway, thanks to you I managed to get back to the village safely.

We'll have plenty of time to catch up later, but first let me ask you something.

Have you seen a black caplin around?

It looks like I might have left one of my flock behind somewhere.

If you see it, could you let me know? Just try to be subtle about it. On the down low, you follow?

I don't want the old lady across the way to find out. I can reward you! C'mon, please? You spotted the black caplin in the Nusakan Thornwood!?

Really? Thanks, bro. Now I can keep my honor as a caplin hand.

Here's a reward, as promised. If I need help, I know who to go to! Blue Beans Let me know if you spot that black caplin, OK? And keep it on the down low! Hush hush!

Whatever you do, make sure the lady across the way doesn't find out. Please... She's so pretty! I just can't stand it!

Why am I such an old man?! What, hrm? Don't block the view! Why, I ought to—

Oh! Sagi!! How have you been? Pretty well, thanks. You seem spry as ever, Elder. Ho ho, you know it.

Have you let Gena know you're back? She's been worried about you. Go put her mind at ease. Yes, sir! It's the view from afar that really sets the heart ablaze.

Love is wonderful for the very reason that you can't just go at it head-on. This is the best part—don't block the view! Nooo!! Now she's left, thanks to your meddling!

If you hadn't come along, this never would've happened. Thanks to you, I'm still around to breathe the village air and take in the village sights. Oh! You're...Sagi! Sagi, it's really you! I haven't seen you in ages.

Where did you get off to? Well, you look wonderful, and that's what matters.

The older folk aren't doing bad themselves. You should go say hello later on. The older folk are doing just fine. You should go say hello later on. Let me see... Which of you was my dear, sweet Mary? Was it that one over there? Or perhaps this one over here? Hmmmmm... The blessed things all look the same, hang it all. Hmmmmm... They all look the same, but that one was a tad different.

With bright, starry eyes, and its fleece was—

What, white as snow? Black as soot? Ooh, which was it? I haven't seen the elder around. Do you know where he's gone off to?

I worry because he's still got a childish streak, even at his age.

Heaven forbid he's gone to the lake to see the monster everyone's talking about. Oh ho ho. I love this village. The kids are so full of life.

There are plenty of folks who spend their whole lives right here and never think of leaving.

Nobody tries to hoodwink you, everybody works together... It's a great place to rest your bones. I went down to the south lake once, when I was just a tad younger.

Back then, the water was shallower, and you could walk right up to the ruins at the center of the lake.

Inside the ruins, there was a wall engraved with some sort of arcane writing.

That wall was mesmerizing to look at. I could have stared at it all day and never gotten tired of it. Those imperial bastards... Tearing apart our precious village! Unforgivable!!

If I were just a few years younger, I'd have kicked that slow-poke scrap heap eight ways from next week!

They may come back. I had better whip my body back into shape before they do. Ha! Hoo! Wacha! Hiyaaa!!

Those imperial punks! If they ever come back, I'll beat 'em to a pulp!! Huff, wheeze, pant.

Th-Those imperial...dogs... If they ever...come back... I-I'll... Oof. White Caplin Baaa. Amidst the briers you find a jar filled with marbles and some funny-looking rocks.

This looks like a cache of the kids' most prized belongings. This is where all the kids come to hide away their treasure. I used to keep stuff here, too.

I wouldn't be surprised if Wacho put Tik's hat in here. Let's take a look. Aha! This crunchy, muddy, floppy little hat!

There's nothing else here that could be it, so I think it's safe to call the hunt off. Tik's Hat OK, let's head back to the orphanage and return this to Tik. Amidst the briers you find a jar filled with marbles and some funny-looking rocks.

Hidden even further back, as if most precious of all, is a single, giant bean. Red, round, ripe, drool-inducing mountain apples fill these barrels to the brim. What, one wasn't enough? Talk about an apple hog!

Well, that's all right. You can have one more. But only 'cause it's you! Thank you! Sorry for the trouble. Red and round... Hey, you don't suppose that kid was talking about a mountain apple? What's wrong? Haven't you seen a mountain apple before?

Go on, take one, if you like. Huh? Is it really all right? Sure, go right ahead. We're closed today, so this one's free.

In return, you can give us your business another day. OK? Thank you very much. I'll take you up on that offer. What, you decided you wanted one? Go on, then, help yourself. Sorry. And thank you. Don't go telling anybody, now. This is our little secret, kiddo. What, don't you want one? Our mountain apples are the sweetest you'll find? They sure look tasty, huh, ? But one ought to hold us over for now. Ooh, mountain apples! I hardly ever got to eat these in the Empire. These look really delicious...but we can't take one without asking. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ’Ë2È, »2"è í/e ˜ŽpÙý 3B—M ”ü­ìk ÷ŒãU¿ ñøLl 0? Ä£H-¼ à)e r˜L ůc x<¼6 gDð ½|sN¥ 'a¥õÇ ÄáVŽˆ Ë?o3ë §=†ty m°14 åC!´É ZúÛ Z<À õé‰Ä |òî‘ ì&$÷ y ôü´ Ú»¤Ò* #v>…q Õü¼ Ý Òä ÂÖ UŸ ”l B¥EÁo R^  PP£t  X÷2 w纩¿ × àVÏ NO®9ó ö{µ' ²^±‡ !¼R‘Ç åk¹k= Ž~Wðù »÷ g USJÍ ©üÔ> ßöú¼ƒ ^é®mÇ ¾(áð¿ #´\˜Õ —‡ â #5Î*¢ #\Í×Û  îÏ+t &ê !Gã(… " êD‘ "ȘŸ¸ #Ó:]œ $¨´ÁË %ª7M 1 &s™¥/R '†Ûˆþ  (ÄÓº¹ )´úãŸX *‹£‘p? *ß_ý®³ +‰îX¤Š ,€ÇÚc -Y1X -ÑÞbÍ ,€ #pk .ÅRùÍ• /ºJ ó, 0ˆlÆ 1jgÜåv 1·@5ž7 1¼é· ¯ 1æ-8Ñ 25ŸÔ_5 1·ÇÅF 2æüçâ 3`MÊ89 3ïfB 4I?ñ‰ 1·ËÝú 4úi\Y 5tp­éA 3ï%q&ä 5ø컿 6ÜQ`”ú 7¬€¦¶Ž 8  jB1 8¯*Æ 1· ~¦ 8~žŒ¬† 8’–rð 8’ÀXüî 8 àÞO¾ 8Æäœj 1·3ÍƒÑ 9wsÆðø 9“ø¶eÐ 9“B|Œ] 8 Iöµ 9å[3`÷ 8 ~KÊ :'/(e% 8 ‹ÿF[ :³H>¡Ö 8 ®:± :õôvëÞ ;-"ŒÑ ;-ÈÊ 1·þ}H ;bxŒVv 8 ˆå ;€ûiþø ;¨Ÿ Èì 8 +vL† ;ÂP$¶d 1·ú™ ;Ö˜&Ǿ 8 ¿–Q² ;ÿ5žA“ 8 ‚*,– <\®ÒÚÈ 8 Tüi‘ =³­ÑN =ŸHHkb =¬Ö:/0 =¹˜.Jt >ðl;v >k„ï 1·že±, >Ò+‰u ?#‘&RF ?ˆu3Ù ?’ŸE ?e¡ ?]žò ?ë œ;· ?ëÀ×”Ž @&›–8] @ŒThagi, ith that really you?! I have no idea where Tik'th hat ith.

I underthtand how Wacho feelth, but he needth to let thtuff like that go. Oh, you found Tik'th hat? That'th good to hear.

But even if you give Tik back hith hat, Wacho won't get back hith cake. So who'th the real bully? They thay if you run a hundred lapth, thomething good will happen! That'th why we're running! They thay if you run a hundred lapth, thomething good will happen!That'th why we're running! If you run around the well 100 timeth, they thay thomething good will happen!

But apparently if you thtop halfway, the count goeth back to thero.

Ahh! I just thtopped to talk to you, Thagi!!

Awww. Now I've gotta thtart all over. If you run around the well 100 timeth, they thay your witheth will come true!

But if you thtop halfway, you've got to thtart over again!

I've got to go back to thero now because you thtarted talking to me.

I'm going to make 100 lapth, though—I thwear! No more interruptionth! I just ran 100 lapth while withing for Gena to wake up.

And it worked! Thee totally woke up!!

I'm thure happy I didn't give up, and ran a whole 100 lapth! Hey, Sagi, welcome back! Tik's hat? I have no clue. So get out of the way, please! Tik's hat has already been found! It wasn't my fault! You don't have anything on me!

Or what? Are you keeping me from my 100 laps? Sagi, you're such a meanie! Something good happens after 100 laps! 100 laps is nothin' if you split it between two people!

But if you stop in the middle, you hafta start over. So quit interruptin'! I haven't gone running in a while, so I get winded really easily.

Aww, if this pace keeps up, I could run all day and not make it. My resolve is breaking... If two people both run 50 laps, you can rack up 100 in no time.

But stopping halfway means you have to start over again.

So quit interrupting!! Whew, this is tiring. But I can't stop now!

I'm going to run 100 laps and make Gena feel better! I ran 100 laps around the well, and Gena woke up!!

The 100-laps thing really does grant wishes!!

Now I'm gonna do it again and wish for world peace! Tik's hat? I haven't seen it lying around here. Try the lost-and-found at the elder's house.

It's the house next to the well! The one the well's next to!

I think the elder's out, but you can ask his wife. From the look of it, I'd say you found Tik's hat, am I right?

So it wasn't at the elder's house. It was in the hiding spot.

I knew it. That's what I was trying to tell you all along! How come I like to stare at the well from up here?

'Cause I get to look down on everything? I wonder how come. Nobody was around, so I had the whole plaza to myself!!

It may be even prettier like this. Maybe? Probably? I can't remember why, but I've always liked the view from here.

I just kind of zone out and get these warm and fuzzy feelings. I wonder how come. I used to climb up here with my dad. He liked the slide even more than me.

He'd hold me and we'd slide together.

Dad... Hey, it's Sagi. What have you been up to?

You just kind of wandered off. I was worried about you, bro. They say something'll happen if you run around the well 100 times.

I remember trying it as a kid, but nothing ever happened for me. I figure it's a lie the grown-ups tell to keep the kids a safe distance from the well itself. Today has been a good day—nice and quiet 'cause the kids are indoors. I'm glad things have calmed down again in the village. We've been through a lot.

Just what does the Empire plan to do with those awful weapons, blow the whole world up? Today's another quiet one without the kids around.

I always thought they were a nuisance, but now that they're gone, it's actually pretty lonely.

We've got to protect the kids, so their voices will keep on echoing throughout the village. Doesn't it seem ridiculously loud when kids cry or shout?

......

I think so. Quiet would definitely be better. Yup. I saw Gena get carried in before, and she looked exhausted. Is she OK?

Doc keeps going in and out of there. Is she sick with something serious?

You can't be drifting all over at a time like this. You should stay with her. I heard some gossip from the Empire. Supposedly Baelheit has been selected as the new emperor.

Baelheit is the boss of that Machina Flanguard or whatever that came here, right?

A terrible man like that, named as the next emperor? It's the end of the world. You can hear Wacho and them screaming, "Tarazed!" from here.

Supposedly they're welcoming folks onto Tarazed if they throw away their wings of the heart.

After what they did to Gena, there's no way I'm giving up my wings for those creeps. Hi, Sagi. Welcome home.

I hear you were on another island? City life must have been tough.

You're lucky you've got the best hometown in the world for healing a weary heart. If you sit at the well over there after dark, you get a lovely view of the stars.

But the prettiest night sky of all has to be the one you see from the bridge at the south lake.

The stars look so big you could reach out and touch them. It's stunning.

Too bad stargazing at the lake is out of the question, now that that monster has shown up. Imagine being alone with your honey, gazing up at the stars by the lake... It's so romantic! I've got this awful feeling...

But then again, my sixth sense is as dull as they come. It's probably nothing. Seeing a chunk of the island lopped off like that has got to be the scariest moment of my life.

I see that scene played out every time I close my eyes...

...I wish I could just forget. It's quiet. It's almost lonesome when it's this quiet.

But I guess it's only natural, so soon after such a tragedy. I hope everyone perks up soon. I just love kids, they're like angels. When you see those little smiles, you can forgive them for anything. I had this dream where a giant machina flew down and erased the whole island.

Even though I keep telling myself that that could never really happen, I keep seeing that dream every night. Is it true Gena fainted? She does so much all by herself, I guess it finally got to her.

Well, tell her we all wish her well, and I hope she feels better soon. So? How is Gena feeling? A little better? I was just watching the clouds pass when I saw this shining bird fly by.

It was so big, I was kind of scared. What could it have been, I wonder? Sagi! You're back!

Are you going to stay a while before heading off again? Mmm... Ahhhhhh! What a perfect day for exercising!

Getting bored from the total lack of action? Don't forget, peace is this village's greatest virtue.

Although recently, talk's been flying around about some monster that appeared at the south lake.

The people who went down there haven't returned yet. Maybe there really is a monster...

If you value your life, then don't be an idiot and run down to the lake. The people who went to the lake all had wives and kids. My heart goes out to their families. Wacho and Tik just came tearing through here in a huff. Was it the usual performance?

They sure like to grandstand. Just the other day, they said they'd found a ton of jewels.

Turned out their "jewels" were a bucket full of caterpillar eggs.

Curiosity's a good thing, but we've got to work overtime to keep those two out of harm's way. There's no point in exercising with the kids all herded indoors.

I mean, who's going to admire my muscles? Check out these muscles! Feast your eyes on this adonis bod!

Somebody check me out! Everybody check me out! Those kids running around the well said they were trying their best to make Gena get better soon.

It's so beautiful to see the kids trying their best to help others.

Well, not as beautiful as my muscles, but touching nonetheless. Those kids running around the well said they were trying their best to make Gena get better soon.

I'll bet they think the reason Gena recovered was because of their running.

Children's sincerity is so beautiful. I mean, not as beautiful as my muscles, but close. Now the kids are busy running around the well for world peace.

I'll bet they think the reason Gena recovered was because of their running.

Children's sincerity is so beautiful. I mean, not as beautiful as my muscles, but close. Why hello, Sagi. I didn't know you were back.

And don't you look all grown up now!

Time really changes a person, huh? I'll have to do my best not to start showing my own age. You probably wouldn't know, Sagi, but there's a traveler staying on at the elder's house now.

He's a charming person. We've had him with us for some time now.

But now that I think about it, I haven't seen him around lately. I wonder if he went home... Our visitor from the Empire is a quiet, friendly person.

The kids just love him, and he's been so good about helping look after them.

I haven't seen him for a while now. I wonder if he went home... Our visitor from the Empire is a quiet, friendly person.

Sometimes though, I'll see him with a scary look on his face, mumbling something to himself.

I wonder what's on his mind. I wish he would open up to us instead of keeping it all inside. A monster, down by the lake?! Wacho and Tik were screaming about it as they tore through here.

Well, just as long as it stays at the lake and out of our village. I'm worried for the children. Sagi, are you sure you should be walking around?

Nothing gets you down, does it? You really take after Gena.

But don't go playing the tough guy just to keep us from worrying about you.

You may not realize it, but sometimes that just makes us worry more. I heard there was a bombing in the Empire. The rumors have made it all the way out here.

I always figured if we minded our own business out here in the middle of nature, we'd be fine.

But when those soldiers came, I knew war can find you anywhere. I hear the Empire's invaded Diadem. The rumors have made it all the way out here to Sheratan.

They say the Empire has these convenient machina things. So what do they need to fight for?

Do they have that big a need for other countries' resources? How selfish can those people be? Talk of the Alfard elections is making news even in Hassaleh.

Baelheit, master of machina... They say he's the one that built that machina arma.

If he's elected emperor, who knows what will happen... How is Gena feeling? Tik and Wacho look so glum. Is her condition still serious? How is Gena feeling? Tik and Wacho have bucked up, which hopefully means she's going to be fine.

She's still recovering, though, so make sure she takes it easy. Sagi! You've come back!

Where did you go off to without so much as a word? I was worried you'd become beast chow!

Well, you do seem to be in one piece... And I suppose you've had your fill of lectures...

All right, run along. Things are getting hairy outside, so don't go wandering out of the village.

It's so sad when old folks remain, but the younger folk don't come back. Have you seen the traveler here from the Empire around?

What was his name again? Ahh, I can't remember!

If you see him around, tell him to pop by later, would you? Now that I think of it, that imperial guest at our house hasn't been around at all lately.

I wonder where he got off to without telling anybody?

If you do see him, tell him I'm not mad or anything, but that he should come on by. It sounded like the Empire came here looking for you.

But don't you get any idiot ideas like not coming home anymore because you want to protect us.

Everybody in this village is family. So you come back and visit often, you hear? All the villagers are safe. Thank the stars we didn't suffer any casualties.

Every last one of them said they were saved by a young man all in red.

I wonder who that could be, hmm? Ho ho ho! The world is changing drastically—and not for the better.

If someone doesn't stem this flood, the damage may be irreparable.

That man, Baelheit... I could sense the power inside him just listening to his voice. Ohh, my boy has returned! Thank the stars for bringing my son back to me! Sagi Um, Gran... You know I'm not your son. Hmm? Oh...it's you, Sagi. It's been a while. I'm glad to see you're well... My son... He went down to the south lake and hasn't come back.

He's a strapping young lad, like you. I should've known better, but hope has a way of clouding the eyes. I'm sure your son is just fine.

He's probably on his way back right now, with the biggest haul you've ever seen. You're right. I'm sure he's safe as can be.

Thank you. I feel much better now.

You're such a sweet boy. You got that from Gena. I know! When my boy gets home, I'll treat him to a regular feast, that's what I'll do. My son... He went down to the south lake and hasn't come home.

He's a strapping young lad, like you. I should've known better, but hope has a way of clouding the eyes. I'm sure your son is just fine.

He's probably on his way back right now, with a big basket of photosynth lilies. You're right, that must be it...

Thank you. I feel much better now.

You're such a sweet boy. You got that from Gena. My son told me once that there was some kind of strange wall at the south lake's ruins.

He said it felt like the wall was trying to pull him closer.

Maybe that's why he hasn't come home... Maybe the wall got him. My son still hasn't come home...even though the monster is dead.

I heard there was a man floating face down in the lake.

It know it's selfish, but I can't help praying it's anybody but my boy. My son made it back safe and sound! I guess my prayers were answered! Oh, thank the stars!! Inca Rose Hello, boy. You look like the type with a nice magnus package. Show me yours, and I'll show you mine. Should we, ? Let's trade Not right now Hello, boy. You look like the type with a nice magnus package. Show me yours, and I'll show you mine.

Or maybe you'd just like me to part with this magnus pack coupon? What do you think, ? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon Not right now Thatta boy, glad to hear it. I'll take extra good care of you. What, done already? You didn't last long at all.

Come on back when you've got some more magnus saved up. I'll treat you real nice. Sorry. I'm sold out of magnus pack coupons. Tough luck, cutie. All right then, I'll let you have it for 25000 gold. Sounds great Not this time Sure, if that's all right. One magnus pack coupon. Here you go. Magnus Pack Coupon Come by anytime. Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Oh? Not that I really mind. Next time come by ready to trade, OK? I'll be waiting, cutie. Hmm? Looks like you don't have enough gold. I can't let you have it for that much.

Next time come by ready to trade, OK? I'll deal with you anytime, cutie. Well that's a real shame. And here I was, all ready to show you a good time.

Let me know if you change your mind. I'll deal with you anytime, cutie. White Caplin Mm, baaa. The water filling this well is so clear that the sunlight filters down to the very bottom. The picture of a greythorne you drew as a little kid is still here, undisturbed. This slide has seen years of loving use, its surface worn smooth by the bums of countless children. I remember hurting myself as a kid trying to slide down it while standing up. These stones have hosted many a game of leapfrog. It's against the rules to jump with your wings. Fulgadrum Rose Shill It's all coming back to me... I don't feel anything Return to the present Do nothing Little tracks on the clock-tower walls tally the many children who have climbed it over the years. This window has been decorated with impressively delicate ornamentation. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä J·°îº ŸÓ Ã,¸7 8~î SÇù· >óÀØ! “P é Þ‹c‹ÿ ]ñŸk  L*zA ­ï1L ­¡´ »&ãå ‹ª£ «±± ´®Áz» úf¤@ Úøôt ßexã´ p\|9¹ ú93Ø C‚ï›  øCÈ  ‹z·FÛ Ýç, qSE5½ ‹¸.€‚ ¿=}ø+ Òƒ*ÂA 'W»¼ i¡Þï, ‹ª3˜ ‘½¢c Ül:ªW ‹k¡s¢ Ÿ]»u ,S®Ç l?‚gU ÌÌ!õ Ùrì ·Ó‹œ š_Ù­ ô¹äÔÝ ×rð( ̏qZ Ìì g –ˆ†Ñ ´· U# MªÔ¹l MmFL ù…ÙŒ 4=ˆ šOe« Û"YMÛ 1µÆ; ‹—£ , hè0*÷ ¿£®€ ‹ßÅZi öbK ( J¯)E Oq%÷Ž u’ì- —Y Ào›®‘ ÎòÛ• Ú˜–ë !30¨ €t\ Z¤¾l Ú‹‹eí ÚJÃÀ  ¨'6A ;.yu Hey, welcome back, Sagi! Tik's hat? Sorry, dunno. Did you find Tik's hat? Ah! It's Sah-geeeeee!!

It's rough without you around!

It's tough to get into the game when there's nobody playing Red!

But now that we've got a fifth, we can play Rangers again!! We're counting on you, Shera Red!! All the grown-ups say we can't go play outside or we'll get eaten up by monsters. Daddy came home! Boy, was I surprised! I thought for sure he'd left us. Everybody else got to see that big machina-whatsit robot thing except for me. It's not fair!

I hate feeling left out. I heard Auntie Gena fainted!

Is it OK for you to be hanging around out here like this, Sagi!?

You should stay with Aunt Gena, I'm sure she'd want you nearby! Is Auntie Gena feeling better? She hasn't been out of the orphanage for a while. We were all worried.

I hope to see her smiling face again sometime soon. Thank you again for before.

You saved me from making my wife a widow. We could never thank you enough. Let me guess, hungry already?

I'm making supper as fast as I can, so you'll just have to be patient. Sagi Hello, ma'am. It's been a while. Sagi!! When did you get back?! Have you been eating properly?

You'll stick around for a while before running off again, won't you?

Bring everyone over later. I'll treat you all to a big meal.

Also, none of that "ma'am" business. I'm still gorgeous and in my twenties.

Try not to slip up again, hmm? Woman "in Her Twenties" Have you gone to see Gena yet? She puts on a strong face, but I can tell she misses you terribly.

I saw her outside with a basket of laundry. Now get out there and show her how well you're doing. You'll stick around for a while before running off again, won't you?

Come by sometime. I'll whip up a big batch of your favorite foods! Gena's got her hands full, so make sure you do your part around the orphanage, you hear?

Also, none of that "ma'am" business. I'm still gorgeous and in my twenties.

Try not to slip up again, hmm? Gena ought to let everyone help out at the orphanage, but she insists she's fine by herself.

Now that you're home, Sagi, I know things'll be OK. You be a good helper, now. Hmm? Back so soon? Sorry, I must have dropped it along the way... Would you mind if I took just a little bit more? Go right ahead. But it's pretty valuable, so try not to drop it again, OK? Thanks...ma'am. ......

You're welcome...SONNY. Tee hee. What, don't you need it? Or did you forget something to put it in? Come on back when you're ready. Well hello, Sagi. Here on an errand? Yup, Sis wanted to know if you could spare a little thornflower nectar. Sure, just help yourself. You have something to put it in? Thanks, ma'am. M-Ma'am?!

......

You're welcome, SONNY. Tee hee. Don't you need it? Or did you forget something to put it in? Come on back when you're ready. Suddenly everyone's saying there's a monster that's taken up residence at the lake.

But I don't remember hearing anything about any monsters back when I was a girl.

I wonder if it's like some kind of cicada and lived underground for a couple of decades? I heard some villagers were found down at the lake, but nobody's seen my poor husband yet.

I was ready to accept he was gone, but now I've started hoping and hurting all over again...

If he were still alive, he'd have come straight home, I know it! Oh, why am I such a basket case... My husband came back from the lake!

I thought he was a goner for sure. Was I ever surprised when he came sauntering in!

I was cutting vegetables and nearly lopped a finger off!

He said it was you that helped him. Thank you so much, Sagi. Sagi... I heard from Sis. It must have been tough.

It must be hard keeping the orphanage up and running with Gena bedridden.

You just let me know what I can do. Whatever I can help with, I'm more than happy to do my part. If it isn't Sagi! Welcome home. Oh, ohh! So, you're back, Sagi.

You've gotten so big. Last I saw, you were this tiny thing! Time flies by so quickly. My son hasn't come back... My boy came back... He says you saved his life.

Words can't express my gratitude... I'm so thankful for you, and the son you've returned to me. I hear they tore out poor Gena's wings of the heart. It must be hard on you, too.

I owe you one anyway, Sagi. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask. An assortment of herbs and spices grow in this planter. Various plant names have been written on the pots laid out here. It looks like they contain seeds. Young shoots peek up from the soil that fills this glass jar. Burlap sacks sit in the corner, each packed with flour made from ground-up grains. These kitchen utensils have seen a lifetime of use. The lady who lives here is a really good cook. I remember coming here to eat a lot. This must be where she kneads the flour into dough. She makes this great bread with thornflower nectar baked in that's just amazing. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. Í ä  ìkƒµ ƒëÝ· Uñš kG¤Æ UzÜ1ò µ¾?NÇ UU4B¸ Ÿ˜Ä¤ U"½Äâ ÕÐ盍 %&PÈ  ™¤Žm 8Hõ¤ 8Ag,× £Ìú rŽ¥©4 jÜ ñMÑ­þ UsnèÆ 2«¶ç] U³ ¡ï È_RÓ ö®Š ¢?® Uœ¡Üª kªè1Ä Jº ’H™/ ËÒ7 b‡œ`9 Uöo«[ ‰¨P U©Z<§ •Z½ž£ U¤ecö AM82 UÎC ¿3îx U¨”šÍ …3 oÚ `AÁ øì…> UNhq¥ L, äÛ' IŽTF Uʧ¼ R‡¤Øk ?ûÏ3- UÑEÑX b¶²¸R )ýµ@ 2mÚ? .‰õ­Ó UöϪV r}?²Â U(Ó$y øûZ6) T|Æ{ '‹ÁÀ UTߌ\ øÍi0Š UÊÛŽ7 %@_sÐ U•x © uïì¯ UŸ;^ %a“'¬ UQË~ä %˜¢ Ϩ«T' J\Ul `Ñ+¹  7¦H •IqÕ– |Fyà ’Nàiƒ UŒ¼sì ²Y8ã UVc  ǵ‹a´ çý³Â É´"·ù j»¡ã ‡áL}N ÆGaô ¼ZÖqR Þ:ôG (ˆ P [W³ úâk ¡¹H}Ë ±Q´&Ì õ` ˆÂ ¿µ@ó›  þ¾z  -c}Ù ÷øˆ­½ “ ‘1 “¡²1R “&Ô™% “ÐaLŠ “ˆD) “PZAE bhn5 õÌs5§ ó4»³ô [bÉlï ¡]8cÍ Á¢%hs #K#Ÿ ¦ï[k §˜Ç â,ðr !Ë5~§& "Â_ƒ #îè—¨ #îEJçS #îÁ ¤ó #îdig #îgg $ûˆ¹ $;ÑjJK $žˆYiÈ $ß¿z´— $ž56Ü %.…¼«„ ïie %jê6ù6 %«íòr. &Ûíw &LäèŒ &„SßžR &“ à &ÚèŹî '3J/xó 'bK ( '¯)E '¢q%÷Ž 'È’ì- 'êRû (û¢Q (4Å¹ (¨ä¥x *i¯AÀå (a *î¿%i +ó¬©ØI +ø#­“q ,&T@?i (ãªå1 ,gBCñ (ôå7 ,Ø«,²° +óÙFî -¸‚ ?Ô ([òÅ -Ï~ÅÒ (]õ /˜¹( /ÁX`>« (òl%— /ÓÜÄ>× (À³¢Z 1濵 (?§< 1¾ˆWÊd +ó—Ê»o 2¶§ (£=a 2’¼Y ˆ 3è²xæâ 3è§Ð 3è[$> 3èû‚£7 3èÞüJ 3è©@' 3è]ëäd 3èÅ­¶ 3èY$u 3è<Ýî 3èÈNO 3èkþk 3è­ÅDg 3臣•¼ 3è^obY 3èÁœàà 3èx\Œ 3è¿e®Õ 3è@ß 3ì:~u( (Âҏ 3ñ¼Ò (‰¤þ 5&Úk?- 65;¹ls (÷õ;[ 3ñ“Â\´ (O¦Å 6M4èzÐ 7&¾S¼ÿ (¤žÒ] 76xс (¼|‹É 7´·#d (4ûK 7ïg ¢@ (Î’ " 82üHS 8Œ Ž( 8—inÿn +ósvËd 8¥hÿe 8ŒÕ§«¯ 8—NËûÎ +ómrTì 8¥ÞÊ 8ŒØ}ÎI 8—9Bãf +óI¤@ 8¥Ñz»Â (?-0/ 8Öð`9 +óoÝÓ 9 \Ã'n 8ŒÀpŠì 94U½W] +óh6ˆ¸ 9?—œI" (K²ûž 9S_úÁ :Âú­ : 11œÔ :y´ú¢ :Ê•Šà¡ ; ÕGÇ{ ;bité ; ªØ$– ;i=çp 8ŒWwXZ ;±X +óVøÑ ;Á¦;—@ ;ÌÍ‚D, 8Œ#=ò” 94¿:¢ +óI“c < tà¥p (á:) <Ép,q <¡s:ä¾ (>vùô <¬D! >ÖÕ3Æn ?‚à\gr ?Ïwˆm @O!P†á @™ z÷ A=áLB APø½Á AÄÑg‚µ BF™)* Baý2@M BæO B’܉¨b B³¶ÚGB BσÇOj Bï“”X Cú^8 C*qµö( +ó@ö_/ CNè9HÉ CmyêwD C‰§éoƒ (”qH, C¤C:­ C£¬±f C½#Ü]K +óÂoû CÚ”MwG +óøE- Cí@8¦ Có=A›K DŠ¤øÔ D!Ék ½ D@à $G D[‹¶ã0 Dn"¹ DŠO gods of ages past... Please use your power to keep us villagers safe from harm. Elder's Granddaughter May all the villagers make it home safely... Please, hear my prayer... It's been days since those villagers left for the lake, and not one of them has come back.

Our guest from the Empire went looking for them, and now he's missing, too...

I just hope they're all safe...wherever they are. He always carried around a single magnus with him. Keep the villagers— Keep him safe. Please... Sagi , maybe we could do something to help. Let's investigate Not right now Yeah... Let's head down to the lake and see what there is to see.

There's no harm in just taking a quick look around. Promise we'll come back later, then, and see how she's doing. I need to look through that notebook before I can tell you anything about using the magnus mixer.

Please be patient for just a while longer. None of the villagers who set out for the lake have come back.

Our guest from the Empire said he was going to look for them, and now he's missing, too...

I just hope they're all safe, wherever they are. I really want to help, but we've got to take care of a few other things first.

Let's check back again later. Come on, . Let's go find something that will put her mind at ease. Hey, I found this down at the lake. ......!! This was just lying around?

But this...this is the magnus he kept with him. He never let it out of his sight.

It's nothing like any magnus I've ever seen... Actually, now that I think of it, he gave me his notebook to hold on to.

Maybe he wrote something about this magnus. "Magna mixtures"...

"Mixers are special magnus that can blend multiple magna essences together."

"By placing multiple magnus into the mixer, one can give rise to new magna essences." A "mixer," it says...

But...the Empire recalled those magnus ages ago!

Why would he still have one? ...... Sagi, could I ask you to hold on to this magnus for the time being? What? You used to work for the Empire, so you must be good at handling magnus, right?

Just because you found this doesn't necessarily mean something's happened to him.

You can put it to good use in the meantime. Go on, take it. Obtained a Magnus Mixer! I'll start looking in his notebook for instructions on how to use the magnus mixer.

Please be patient until I can find out more.

Also, take this, as thanks for all you've done for me. Will We've done all we can for her. Let's head back to the orphanage. I need to examine that notebook before I can tell you anything about using the magnus mixer.

Please be patient for just a while longer. Let's leave her alone for now. I did a little research on how the magnus mixers work, if you're interested. I hear they didn't find him among the people who were rescued.

But I'm sure he's doing fine...wherever he is right now. In my heart I know he's all right.

He wouldn't want me to cry all the time, anyway, so it's time to start smiling for a change.

I took a look through his notebook, if there's something you wanted to know. Magnus mixers, part 1 Magnus mixers, part 2 Magnus mixers, part 3 Not interested Magnus mixers, part 1 The magnus mixer is a vessel used for magna mixtures, the science of combining multiple magna essences together. To start the process, select the mixer, then choose two magna essences to use as ingredients. Then you need only fight enemies and wait patiently for the results. Magnus mixers, part 2 Sometimes two magna essences aren't enough. To succeed at more complex magna mixtures, you may need additional ingredients. Never fear! Simply select the mixer you've been using, then choose the extra ingredient to add. Magnus mixers, part 3 Magna mixtures are cutting-edge science. Anything could happen if the mixing process fails. If a mix requiring extra ingredients is left unattended... Keep in mind that a mixer can be emptied mid-mix, too—but the ingredients don't come back! I see. Come back anytime if you'd like to know more. Would you like to hear more? Oh, hello, Sagi. I haven't seen you in ages—were you away somewhere?

I'd love to sit and chat, but I have my hands full getting ready for dinner.

Come by later and you can tell me all about your adventures, OK? Sorry, but I have my hands full getting ready for dinner.

If you'd like to hear about what's been going on here in Sheratan, go hit up the older folks. Our guest from the Empire hadn't been well the last time we saw him.

He always had this pained look on his face.

He'd try to put on a tough-guy act in front of my niece, but you could tell it wasn't easy for him.

I wonder if he had some kind of serious illness... I hear you went down to the lake for my niece's sake.

I think she'll be fine; she just needs some time. Leave her be for now. The village is so small, rumors travel faster than the wind.

I think this talk of a monster is probably just a case of the kids' imaginations running a little wild. Now all the kids are shouting about how half the island was blown off.

Even for those fibbers, that's rich.

It's probably another case of their imaginations running a little wild. With the kids as glum as they've been, I haven't gotten to enjoy their tall tales anymore.

They came up with the wildest things. It really is a shame. How is Gena feeling? It must be tough, but do your best. That reminds me, they say a new emperor will be elected out in Mintaka soon.

When did the previous emperor retire? I don't remember hearing about it. This time the kids say that a giant hunk of metal has started flying through the air.

Come on, it's not an island—how could a lump of metal ever hope to fly? Elder's brother Sagi, when did you get back? It's good to see you're doing well. A lost hat, you say?

Sorry, I don't remember anyone turning in one of those recently.

Hmm, I see it must be important to you, if you're looking this hard. I wish I could be of more help. Did you ever find that hat?

Ahh, you did? That's great, I'm glad. Thanks for coming all this way. We villagers welcome you with all our hearts.

There's nothing much here you won't find someplace else, but it's a peaceful village.

Please, relax, stretch your wings, and spend as long as you'd like here. There's an old legend about the lake. They say an evil god was sealed there...

and that one day a traveler who has come from afar will unleash it once again...

Perhaps the visitor at our house was the one to undo that seal... Looks like everyone lost at the lake managed to make it home in one piece.

I hope that our imperial visitor was found along with the rest of them. I hear that our guest wasn't found along with the rest of the villagers.

I'm at a loss for words to offer my poor niece... Ah, Sagi, you've returned. How nice to see you looking so well.

The village has been much quieter since you left.

I can't tell if I'm happy or sad to think you'll be tearing up the neighborhood yet again. No one's brought in any lost hats. Hmm, I see it's important to you. I wish I could be of more help. Did you ever find that hat?

You did? That's great, I'm glad. A longtime guest of ours went down to the lake to look for the other villagers and hasn't returned.

My granddaughter loved that man. She's been beside herself ever since he left.

I'd hoped to have him as a grandson, but maybe those expectations weighed too heavily on him. I worry that the pressure I put on him caused him to suffer. And now my granddaughter as well. Did you not see our guest down by the lake? I see...

Well, I'm sure wherever he is, he's doing just fine. I'm sure of it. I hear a monster appeared at the lake. These days it's the talk of the village.

I wish I could shield my granddaughter from such awful tidings...

I wish I could do something, anything to ease her pain. Where could our guest have gone? Oh, I do hope he comes home soon, for my granddaughter's sake. All of the villagers were found safe. None of the survivors were wearing imperial garb, though.

I wish I could shield my granddaughter from such awful tidings...

I wish I could do something, anything to ease her pain. How is Gena feeling? We're all worried about her.

Once she's feeling a little better, we'll all come by to wish her well. Call us when you think she's ready.

I'll make something chock-full of nutrition and bring it by for her then. Maybe it's just age, but lately I feel like my heart is being constricted somehow.

Listening to the insects' song and watching the paths of the stars, I just get to feeling that way.

It's like they're telling me "I'm sad, I'm worried, I'm hurt." It's as if the very earth were crying. TO BE SCHLEPPED IN A frying pan coated in oil has been set aside here. Sheets dyed with thornflowers cover this bed. They say it's difficult to get this deep a color. Water steeped with thornflowers fills these urns to the brim. The villagers pray at this altar. Staring at it makes you feel kind of sad. The briers have begun to creep into the room's interior. Yikes... How long before this whole room's covered in thorns? This medicine is used as a dye. "If you open it, close it!" says the inscription on the bottle. Lamps of all shapes and sizes have been lined up in a row. The lamp's faint glow fills this corner of the room. These containers contain pulverized thorns, dried stalks, and other peculiarities. The pulverized thorns make a good medicine, but I can't stand how bitter it tastes... A Lake Botein ladybug crawls slowly across the floor. Where could it have gotten in from? Fire Element Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! Old Man Sagi, m'boy, I know that look. Your face is brimming with curiosity about greythornes!

No, no, there's no need to be shy about it.

It's perfectly normal for a lad your age to experience strange new feelings toward greythornes.

What other creature can adapt to such a wide variety of cities and climes?

I've discovered that these remarkable beings possess an unusual power.

I'm still researching it right now, but I should be able to share my results very soon.

Sagi, drop by again later on. I'll give you a chance to witness a true biological wonder. Drop by again later on. I'll give you a chance to witness a true biological wonder.

Just wait till my research is complete! Oh, Sagi! So you've come back.

There's no need to be shy about it.

My research has you curious, right? The study of the unusual power the greythornes possess....

My study is complete at long last.

So? Are you curious? You're curious. Sagi Greythornes? Hmm, what do you think, ? Totally curious! Absolutely uncurious! Hrmmm... Lie to yourself, if you want.

No skin off my back. Come on back when you've changed your mind. Darn tootin'! Sagi cares! I could tell from the start.

Very well, then. Let me explain my research to you. Listen close, now.

I came across something wondrous while examining those greythornes I love so much. Something wondrous? Yes. Something truly wondrous.

These amazing little creatures can link their hearts with those of human beings.

The linked human's heart transfers to the greythorne, and vice versa.

The two hearts literally trade bodies.

I've termed this phenomenon the heart link.

Haven't you ever come across a greythorne that seems to pierce your very soul with its gaze?

Those are the ones who possess this amazing ability. Here, take this and see for yourself. Heart Link There's just one catch.

Be sure not to stray too far from your body after linking hearts.

If that link is severed, you'll be unable to return to your own body.

If you spot a greythorne somewhere, try dousing them with salty water.

That will initiate the body swap. Ooh, this is exciting. Ho ho ho. There's one right here. And it's got that special ability I've been telling you about.

How about it, son? Want to give this heart-link business a go? Aww, don't be scared, now. Just approach a greythorne and pour some salty water on it. Got it.

I'm a little nervous, but I have to admit it sounds like fun!

Could you talk me through it? Sure! There's just one catch. Be sure not to stray too far from your body after linking hearts.

If that link is severed, you'll be unable to return to your own body.

OK, approach this greythorne and pour some salty water on it.

Oh, if you need some salty water, there's plenty of it over there. Take as much as you like. %d %d Well, how goes the heart linking, m'boy?

You can link hearts with greythornes that live near people with whom you share a close bond.

When the greythornes sense your emotions, they will most assuredly open up their hearts to you.

Come report back to me after speaking with a few of them. Ohh, it looks as though you've gotten pretty adept at linking with greythornes.

Hmmm, yes... No no, the look on your face tells me just what you're thinking.

It seems you're enjoying yourself. Here, I'll give you this in thanks for that look on your face. Catfish King's Whiskers Has linking with greythornes shown you any folks' hidden emotions?

No no, you don't have to say a word. Your eyes! Those eyes have grown keen, my boy.

Take this token of my respect. Put it to good use. Vanishing Cloak My research has been validated. Thank you, Sagi.

Keep on honing your mind and linking with greythornes, for my sake. To return to your own body, just approach it and speak. Well, approach this greythorne and pour some salty water on it. Young man! Be sure to follow through to the end anything you commit yourself to doing. Greythorne ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Now, just give your heart over to the greythorne. My heart... It's getting...sucked in! Squeak! Squ?! Squ, squeak?! Ohhhhhh! It's a success!

Remarkable! With this, all my research has been validated!

Thank you, young man! Now, this time try approaching your own body and speaking! Milly Hey...you're actually pretty cute! Maybe I'll keep you as a pet if you don't manage to change back.

Ah, but I see it has its downsides. You can't even use your wings of the heart. Tee hee, you really can't tell that it's you in there, Sagi. Guillo Sagi, this is no time for games. Change back to normal right now...before I eat you. What? Are you trying to crawl into my face? I'm not a bed, blast it! Squ, squeak! Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! I-I'm back... My experiment is a success! The greythorne didn't seem to mind it, either.

All right, time to pass this on to you, m'boy! Heart Link Try swapping hearts with any willing greythornes you come across.

All you need to do is douse them with a little salty water, that's all.

Just remember never to stray too far from your body after linking hearts, no matter what you do.

Slip up, and you'll be trapped in the form of a greythorne forever. Remember that above all else.

Ah, also, come report back to me after you've linked with a few greythornes, would you?

I'm curious as to just how many of these special greythornes there are. I'm counting on you. Hmm hmm hmmm! Come on, Francoise darling, it's time for your favorite, rock salt!

Sagi darling, you absolutely must take good care of the dear little greythornes. Today was a happy day, so you get SPECIAL salty water, Francoise darling! Greythornes are so full of mysteries, the little darlings.

But it's that sense of mystery that makes them so precious. Ooh, ooh, ooh! Sagi darling, you're adorable! My heart's all aflutter! Oh, Sagi! It's amazing! The greythornes, they—

Hee hee, oops! It's still a secret just between gramps and me! Sagi! It's amazing, totally amazing! Gramps actually did it! It's strange. Greythornes actually seem to like salt water.I wonder if they'd taste salty if you licked them. Heh heh, I saw it all. That's you, right, Sagi?

How about going to see Gena like that? I'm sure she'd be real surprised! These planters are filled with greens that greythornes find delicious. Various plant names are written on the pots laid out here. It seems they contain seeds. The various salts collected here from all over the world exhibit interesting differences. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of the Salt. How about it, ? Hey! Get your mitts off of my precious salt collection! I-I'm so sorry! OK.~n Let's pass on the Salt for now. ~~~~~~. Flour made from milled grains fills this burlap sack. This tool is used in caring for greythornes. It looks like it's seen a lot of use. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä  9ž åéY ügS¸ ô¡íw pÚ*÷­ ÊÔE¤ .ú,Iä ¹û <Ž~+n Š1£” õ·ÅÖ süŸ% ÿvPø _•6Õ Ï "Ö% .¥’R ß‚Ýœô ñ7Á (qߎ ,o› +ßW –‡>&¨ çID¾« ¶·= ÷˜•Ôø “f†‡£ þF„ ­ªøv $’!K |?$É  y¿š- O®s {–è À+Þn Žkr~´ šPŠ¬ šÓ­ˆ+ hQÒ° “@Ï0 ©3WŸ ÔH¸Ô¤ ïÿ÷&ç J¬F® ÜF!@Ú “o} ýƒÁð ÔhQ—ý ìå½› §ÝjJ PI¾ µq| T ÉU ½fB­ JKÀ¤2 ½>Ÿ¯ fJ¤.) DLxR Îý‡‘ l"E¯ò Îô T,"® +í{£ IWØ Çg•­Ð (½¡9 –£Dû vô„½• V­B] \Kç÷" 4!Ê… j¾lõ ;'´ ì51V ŠñÕê )Îý|Ç QŽ°ý QO³Î w !Þ—?Ãf "Ó®‡… #\moq #´ÎVØ~ $Q`«D’ $ç2Pä¶ % ¿ýe %Wytç %‰b”_ &N«Ç &w =Žž &ÌK² 'žPk 'dñ(8³ '¢¨ 'ô–ˆe (/å._² (nC%ä (Îl#Z§ ),áÔÏ# )šäR‘ )óú¢Ô2 *;Doc Well, in any case, let's have a look at the data you've collected for the field guide.

Hmm, yes... Well, in any case, let's see how you're doing with that field guide.

Hmm, yes...

Oh ho?

Hmmmmmm.

It looks like you've already got quite a few entries. Take this. Hermit's Cane I used this all the time back when I was still traveling. I hope it helps.

Oh ho?

Hmmmmmm.

Ho ho! You're really getting into it, hmm? Let me give you this magnus. Fate Idol It always came in handy when I ran out of steam on the road. I'm sure you'll find it useful.

Oh ho?

Impressive...

Ho ho! You're really getting into it, hmm? Let me give you this magnus. Harp of Slumber I used to listen to this harp's song on nights when I couldn't sleep.

No matter how bad the sleeping conditions are, this harp will knock you right out.

Oh ho?

Hmmmmmm.

This has really started filling up. It's all thanks to your efforts, Sagi. Let me give you this in thanks. Poison Ashes If you breathe this stuff in, it makes your body feel heavy.

Make sure you don't get a faceful by accident, now.

Oh ho?

Ohh! It's almost full now. Here, let me thank you with this. Berserker Drink Drink this when you want to pack a little meat on those bones.

It's so strong, you won't know your right from your left when you drink it, though.

Oh ho?

Hmmmmmm.

So, you've filled this many entries... You've done well, Sagi. Let me give you this magnus. Tarot Card: Death Keep this hidden up your sleeve. Use it only in the direst emergencies, you hear me?

Oh ho!

Well done, Sagi! You've filled in all the pictures!

I'll give you a special magnus in thanks for all your hard work. Hero's Crest No matter what beasts attack you, if you keep this close at hand, you'll be just fine.

Considering your strength as it is, you'll be near unstoppable with it.

Hrmmmmmm...

What-what-WHAT?

You've done it, Sagi!! You've finally completed all the field guide's entries!!

This is the last of my gifts to you. It's everything to me. Use it well! Purest Gold You may still need that field guide. I leave it in your hands until everything is settled, Sagi.

Do your best, son.

Oh ho?

Hmmmmmm.

Come back when the guide's filled out a bit more. I'll have something good for you then. TO BE SCHLEPPED IN Tik's hat? Sorry, can't help you there. Did you find Tik's hat? Man, I'm bored. So there really is a monster down at the lake.

The way Wacho tells it, the thing's as big as the Brierclock.

Too bad I wasn't down there instead of Wacho. I would've kicked that sorry ol' monster's can! Eeeverybody's down in the dumps.

I mean, I know what they're feeling, but you can't go through life moping around all the time like that.

Even if I get beaten by a monster in the end, I want to go out with a bang.

So long as I have that, I'll have my pride as a hero. Tik's hat? Sorry, dunno. I help you, you help me! That's the spirit we all need!

Today it's help that's on the docket! And allowance stuffed into my pockets! Today is allowance day, but only if you help out! That's why I'm helping out all day! OK, Nana. Let's take a look at that throat, hmm? Open wide and say "ahh" for me. Sorry, Nana! Doc is real busy today. You're going to have to put up with me as your doctor this time. I moved out here from Sadal Suud to marry the son of a doctor. Figured he'd be loaded, you know?

Well, I get here, and it turns out he's the son of a doctor way out in the boonies!

I missed my ticket to luxury, but it's nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Now if my hubby would just get back from the lake in one piece, I'd have nothing to complain about. A bunch of villagers went to the lake to pick photosynth lilies, and my husband went along with them.

None of them have come back yet, so I'm really starting to get worried. Now I hear there's a monster on the prowl down by the lake. Oh, I hope my husband is all right... A bunch of villagers went to the lake to pick photosynth lilies, my husband included.

I heard Tik shouting that everyone had sunk in the lake, and my heart went through the floor.

I hope my hubby is safe... My husband came home safe and sound! What a relief!

He just waltzed in with a grin and said he's never felt better. I'm so glad. I hear Gena got taken off by imperial soldiers!

I can't believe Gena could have done anything to cause trouble... There must have been some mistake. How is Gena feeling? I'm glad she got home in one piece, but she still needs to get her rest.

Don't do anything to make poor Gena worry, now. Busy, busy! What I wouldn't give for a nice, long bunnycatnap.

Dad's the only doctor in the village, so everybody comes to us.

And he's too generous! He never charges for checkups.

I guess that's one reason everybody loves him so much.

By the way, we're closed today. We're seeing emergencies only. Everyone's going on about the monster at the lake.

All I know is that the monster isn't going to do our work for us. I hear the lost villagers are alive. As awful as this sounds, business ought to pick up soon. Well, business is booming, but it's hard to find joy in other folks' pain. It's you, Sagi! I'm happy to see you in good health. Guillo, same as ever, I presume?

Sagi, we were all laughing that you must have eloped, leaving without a word like that.

Looks like we had the truth of it. Milly Hee hee... She's a lovely girl. I'm sure Gena will adore her.

But anyway, Sagi, I have a favor to ask of you. Will you hear me out? Sagi, I have a favor to ask of you. Will you hear me out? Sagi, will you listen to my request? Sure No way Sagi Sure. Anything for you, Doc. Oh, thank you.

When I was young, I saw many a wonder while traveling from continent to continent.

I faced terrible monsters, unearthed exotic plant life... It was a good experience for me.

I became convinced that studying those life-forms would one day be useful in developing new medicines.

So I started carrying around a field guide, jotting down everything I saw during my journeys.

I searched the house for it, thinking I'd pass it on to my son...but I can't find it anywhere.

I'm too old for adventures now.

And even if I found the book, my son left for the lake days ago and still hasn't returned.

Thus I would like to ask your help in making a new field guide.

Here, take this to start out. Field Guide It's an empty volume I've set up to look like my old one. Just fill in the spaces as you go along.

When you've collected a fair bit of data, come on back to the house, and I'll reward you accordingly.

Anyway, you'll get a feel for it as you go along, I'm sure. Now then, off you go! Sorry, Doc... I see... Well, that's a shame.

Are you in the middle of something important? Or perhaps I simply overestimated you? I've kept the field guide's layout simple, so you should learn your way around it before long.

Perhaps you've noticed that Field Guide has been added to the Gathering menu.

That would be an excellent place to start. When the lost villagers return, they'll need medical attention, so I'm taking today off to rest up.

Sometimes it's easy to overlook your own ails in the rush to tend to other people's problems.

I make a point of getting plenty of rest and doing a self-checkup from time to time. The folks found down by the lake have started coming for treatment, so I've been quite busy. It looks like I'll be busy for a while. I'm looking for a way to help Gena to the best of my abilities.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to do more for her. To help Gena, we'll need heartenbrace.

The people of ancient times used to eat it to strengthen their hearts.

I don't know where it grows, but it must still exist somewhere.

You've got to find it, no matter the cost. Gena is recovering well. She'll be just fine now.

If you hadn't found that heartenbrace, this never would have been possible, Sagi.

It was your hard work that saved Gena. You should be proud. Doc is such a wonderful man. I come in every day for a checkup, just as an excuse to see him.

Truth be told, I don't hurt one bit. See, I'm fit as a fiddle! Monster or no monster, we go when we go. No amount of fussing is going to change that.

Besides, why should I fret about a monster?

Just breathing the same air as Doc here is enough to quicken my heart and send chills up my spine! The young doctor made it back home, so now Doc won't give me checkups anymore.

The whippersnapper should have just stayed gone! The young doctor isn't my type. Staring into the mouth of a lady. What a barbarian!! I love this village, but I've always wanted to try living somewhere else.

I wonder if there's not a pretty town somewhere that's just right for me. Oh, really? You know of a town? Hmm, in that case, I guess I'd better get packing!

No time like the present! I'm moving right this instant!! What are you trying to tell me? They're growing by leaps and bounds. Someone must take good care of them. This large tin bucket contains a heap of toys. Someone's called dibs on this wooden chest: "Grandpa's" has been inked on the lid.

It looks like it's full of junk. Small cruets filled with spices make a row, each with a little name tag.

"Grandpa's" "Everybody Else's" An urn labeled "savings" is filled with loose change. It's actually pretty heavy. The flames are stoked just right, ready to heat a kettle at any time. Preparations for dinner must be over. The cooking counter is spic and span. The popping of the firewood is a warm and wonderful sound. A host of urns are set out, great and small, perhaps fired in the nearby kiln. The warm lamplight eases the hearts of those around it. These fancy vases have been polished to a glimmering shine. Peering at the ceiling, you notice signs of a leak. The vase must be to catch the rainwater. The leaves have yellowed, perhaps for lack of sun. The doctor can't save plants, it seems. These tea leaves were made from steamed thorn sprouts. The drink is popular, even in the Empire. The bed has been laid out on a reed mat. Such good ventilation must work wonders on sick folks. Unnngh. Unnnnnngh. My head aaaches.

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And you're still mean for taking my hat! Please give it back, pleeease?! Why should I? You're such a crybaby. All you ever do is cry.

That, and eat other people's food! I-I am not a crybaby! Sagi Wacho...

I get back after all this time, and you haven't grown up one bit.

You're older than Tik. You've got to learn not to let these little things get to you. But Tik ate my piece of the cake Gena made for us all!

We hardly ever get to eat cake!

I hate Tik! I'm never giving back his stupid hat!! Wacho! Gimme back my hat!! , I feel sorry for Tik. Why don't we go look for his hat? OK, sure Maybe later All right, then! Let's start by asking around.

Someone might give us a lead!

Later? I feel kind of bad just leaving them like this. Please give me back my hat? Not a chance! What happened with these two? Wacho and Tik used to be so close...

I'll have to ask, once we're done with this other business. Gena Oh, you're back. Well, as long as we're all here... It's a little early, but why don't we go ahead and eat?

I can't wait to hear what sort of adventures all my kids had today. Sagi, don't do anything too dangerous, you hear me? I know, Mom. I've got Milly and Guillo with me. Nothing's going to happen.

I'll bring all the villagers back safe, just you wait. How does it feel to walk around after being gone so long? A little nostalgic?

A lot's happened while you were away.

We've had a guest from the Empire, and the kids have been going on about some monster at the lake...

When I first moved out here, it was such a quiet little village. Now it's a popular tourist spot!

Although everyone living here is still plugging along at their own slow pace, same as ever. The others all wanted to say hi. You should take a walk and do the rounds while you're out.

I don't suppose you'd like to run a few errands, even though you're probably exhausted?

Just kidding. I've got things under control here. You go play outside for a while. I'm doing OK here, so why don't you go take a walk around the village?

We'll have dinner when you get back. Feel free to go have fun until then. All right, mister? Worried about Wacho and Tik?

Oh, they'll be fine. This happens all the time. They'll make up soon on their own.

Say what they will, Wacho loves Tik to bits, and Tik loves Wacho right back.

They say the closer you are, the more you have to fight about. Those two are almost too close. We've still got time before supper, so how about you go take a walk? Or maybe go hunting for treasure?

Don't expect much of a hunt, though. The kids hide all their treasure in one place.

You used to take things from around the house and hide them there, too, Sagi. Remember? Ha ha, it looks like someone's been digging for treasure.

Go on, then. Return it to its rightful owner and let's put an end to this little misadventure. I'm glad they made up. You suddenly grabbed your head and passed out cold. No wonder we were worried.

But, I guess the crisis is over if you're up and about. I'm proud of you for growing up so strong. Sagi... You're leaving again, aren't you? Yeah.

But don't worry... I'll be home again before you know it. I promise! I know you will, mister. And I'll always be here waiting.

Go out there, find the path you know is right, and follow it through to the end. You're back awfully soon. Just home for a quick visit?

Everybody chipped in to buy this for you, Sagi. Take it with you. Magnus Pack Coupon Be careful about drinking water.

Assume it's all like the water here and you'll wind up in a world of hurt. I'm sorry I can't do more.

But I'll be waiting for you when you get back, Sagi. No matter how long it takes.

Don't be afraid to follow your heart. Go out there and do what you're meant to do. OK, mister? Mom, I'm home! My, my. You're back sooner than I thought.

Did you get homesick along the way, mister? Aww, cut it out, Mom.

I just dropped by to see how things were at the orphanage. Hee hee, I'm sorry.

One look at your sweet face and I just had to tease you. Forgive me. So much has happened in such a short time...

And all of it's been big. I'm just glad that nobody has gotten hurt.

Slowly but surely the kids are starting to feel better. It's back to business as usual here.

Give them a few more days, and they'll be back to scampering around the village.

I won't get a minute of peace after that, so I'm trying to catch up on rest while I still can. I know you're busy, but remember your health is important. Try not to overdo it, mister. Don't worry. I'll be careful, Mom.

And thanks for caring. Of course I'm going to care! You're my precious son. Hee hee. I'd rather you not get mixed up in anything violent, Sagi, but I guess that's not an option.

Children really never understand what their parents go through. I'd rather you not get mixed up in anything violent, Sagi, but I guess that's not an option.

Children really never understand what their parents go through.

Here, take this with you. First Aid Kit It's not much, but I hope it's useful. Take it, now, no fussing. Sagi... Don't be reckless, OK? I worry about you. Mom... Milly You sure you don't want to stay with her? Why don't you snuggle up beside her? You might get through! What are you talking about? We've got to find a way to make her better, fast. Guillo Sagi, what are YOU talking about? You slept with her all the time. Whenever you had a fever— Th-That was when I was little! Now, it's...it's embarrassing. Lucky... Hm? No, it's nothing.

Sagi, just you coming home was enough to wake her. If you stayed, it might help put her at ease. ...... Mom... Just hang in there.

I'll find a way to make you better, I swear it. Mom, I'm home. !! Don't you care if she gets better or not?! Mom...

, we need to find some heartenbrace to get Mom to wake up again.

If we go to the Brierclock, we should be able to return to the past! Sagi... You went to all that trouble for me?

Thank you. Truly. Sagi... I've never really sat down and talked with you about your father.

Come back home once all this business is over with, and we'll have a nice, long chat.

I'll be fine here. You go out there and do your best.

Sagi...

This photo, where did you—

Oh... Looking at his face brings back so many memories... I feel like I could just cry.

Sagi... Thank you. Squeak... Squeeeak... Hm... Sagi? ...Sagi? Squeak. Squeak? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Half-Baked Greythorne! Squ, squeak...

(You don't have any blank magnus free.) Why, that's you, isn't it, Sagi? I'm your mom, I can tell. What are you doing all cute like this?

Hee hee, I'm just kidding. You're always cute, Sagi. Oh? Is that you, Sagi?

That reminds me. I had a dream where you came to me as a greythorne.

And quite an affectionate one! You dove into bed with me and wanted to cuddle up.

Hm hm, maybe it wasn't just a silly dream after all. You can fool the rest, but you can't get anything past your mom. I'll let you eat my dinner! Can't you forgive me? It has to be a piece of Gena's special cake, or no deal! Tik, guess what I've got. Ah! Is that what I think it is?! Good, I've got the right one! Here's your hat back, sir. Sagi, thank you...

Your hands are bleeding. Are those scratches from the briers? You did all that for me?

Here, Sagi, use this. Adhesive Bandages Aww, man, now I look like the bad guy. I'm sorry, Wacho...

I know you must have been looking forward to eating Gena's cake. OK, they're all ready! Gather round, everyone. Here comes a batch of Gena's famous thornflower nectar cookies! ......!! Wacho. Tik feels really bad.

I'm sure he won't eat your piece of cake again.

Right, Tik? Yeah. I won't eat yours ever again! I swear!! I'm sorry, Wacho. Will you forgive me? ......

............ Aww, yeah, I guess so!! Thanks, Wacho!! Well, now that that's settled, let's see how these cookies turned out. Yeah!! Woo-hoo!! Sagi! If you're free, come play with us! The monster by the lake was huuuge! Be careful, OK, Sagi? I will. Thanks for the warning. Heh heh. Sagi just thanked me. Whee!

Ah, that's right! We picked cottoncap fruit by the lake!

There was sooo much down there, and we got it all! We're awesome! Right?!

There's enough for everybody, so if you want some, just say so. There was this noise from the lake like DRUUUOOOOOOO! and a hole opened up at the bottom and then all the water spun arooound and arooound and down the hole but luckily none of the villagers got sucked down with it but they were kinda flopping around like squished pollyfrogs or something!

So did all the villagers make it home safe in the end? Where did you go this time? Monster hunting?!

Gena says I can't go with you, so I'm being patient for now. But I want to see other islands, too!

When I get bigger, take me with you, Sagi! Everybody chipped in to buy this for you, Sagi! Gena didn't get to give it to you, so I've been keeping it safe. Aren't I reliable? Heh heh. I've grown up some since you've been gone, Sagi!

Now I don't cry anymore, even when Wacho teases me!

Even Gena said I've grown up a lot! Aren't I great? Gena...won't stop sleeping.

Sometimes she calls your name with a really pained look on her face.

Oh, but don't worry! Wacho and I are taking care of her. You can leave it to us! I'm so glad Gena's better now!!

It's all thanks to you, Sagi. Thanks!! There's this giant ship floating to the south of Mintaka called Tarazed! You're going to go stop it, right, Sagi? I know you can do it!! Isn't Sagi done with his job YET?

He'd better hurry it up so we can play together all we want! Gena's condition Nekkar Duhr The situation in Diadem The situation in Sadal Suud The situation in Anuenue Activity in the Empire Wacho's latest dirt Nothing, really Doc was saying that she needs rest for now.

But don't worry—he says it's not a matter of life or death. Doc was saying that she's through the worst of it, so there's nothing to worry about now!

She may feel sick for a while, but it'll be OK since me and Tik are looking after her!

Sagi, you go do your stuff! We'll handle things here. Whenever I mention the Empire to Gena, she gets this real lonely look on her face.

She always used to smile at everything, even Tik's dumb stories...

Do you think I made her remember what they did to her while she was there?

Hmm, I'd better be careful not to mention the Empire in front of her... Bit by bit, she's getting better! These days, she goes out for walks without anybody's help!

Doc was saying that even he was surprised at how strong Gena's heart is! That's the place Milly said she wanted to go see.

It's floating off in the sky to the west—way too far to fly on your wings of the heart! You made it out to Nekkar? What was it like?!

Hmm? Milly looks like a load has been lifted off of her shoulders. That's the place Guillo wanted to go see. It's supposed to be under the Taintclouds.

I read somewhere that it's really dirty down there. You made it to Duhr? It must be crazy under the Taintclouds!

So, was it really dirty?

...What? What did I say, Guillo? Don't glare at me like that! I hear the Machina Vanguard has invaded the Cloudvents—um, wherever that is.

I think it's supposed to be where the clouds that enshroud Diadem come from.

Anyway, since the Empire got there, the clouds have thinned out...

and the fish that normally swim down the cloudstream are getting really scarce!

It sounds like the fishermen don't know what to do. They say the Machina Vanguard's Cloudvents unit picked up and left!

Now Diadem's clouds will go back to normal, and all the fish will come back, too! I hear the Machina Vanguard has invaded Nunki Valley—um, wherever that is.

It's supposed to be an important forest to the people in Sadal Suud.

But those machina creeps set fire to the trees, and now the woods are barren cliffs!

The old folks around the village were all mad, talking about how they'd gone too far. Did you hear? The imperial soldiers have fled Sadal Suud!

And the people are saying they're gonna restore the woods, no matter how long it takes!

When the old folks heard about that, they got all excited and said they'd pitch in, too! I hear the Machina Vanguard has invaded the Celestial Veinroots—um, wherever that is.

They say Queen Corellia's in trouble 'cause she can't visit the Celestial Tree.

In fact, her skin's started to get all cracked! Someone better do something quick! The imperial solidiers have left the Celestial Veinroots!

Now Queen Corellia can go see the Celestial Tree again and kiss those unsightly cracks and wrinkles goodbye! I hear they made that Baelheit guy the new emperor!

It looks like he's pulling most of the strings. You'd better be careful, Sagi. I hear they made that Baelheit guy the new emperor!

They say he's moving forward with promachination on all the different islands!

I'm worried they're gonna try to come out here at some point. Everybody's moving to this huge ship they're calling Tarazed.

But you have to throw away your wings to move. That's just wrong!!

Hah, well, none of US are gonna move. We'd never see Gena's wings again! They say more and more people are giving up their wings and moving to Tarazed!

You have to throw away your wings to move. That's just wrong!!

Hah, well, none of US are gonna move. We'd never see Gena's wings again! Oh, is that all? If you want to hear more, just let me know! If you want to hear more, just let me know! I'll do some research in the meantime! Way back in the past, there used to be somebody named Wiseman, right?

They say he died back in the War of the Gods, but you hafta wonder.

What if he's still kicking around? If I could go back to the past, I'd make sure once and for all! Hey, Sagi! I hear the old man living next door to the Brierclock made some great invention!

You might drop by sometime and see—

Huh? You already knew? Anything else you wanted to know about? It was Gena's world-famous cake!! I'd been looking forward to it forever.

And then Tik comes along and gobbles up my piece! Sagi, you of all people should understand here. Mom's world-famous cake... I can see why he's angry. Sagi! Let's go see the monster at the lake!! Wacho, you know you can't go down to the lake. Mom will get upset with you. Awww... I'm sure she'd be fine with it. No way, buster. If you're going anywhere, make sure you tell Mom first. No can do. She'll totally get mad!

Feh. I guess I'll go do something else. Oh, almost forgot! We picked a ton of cottoncap fruit down by the lake.

Just Tik and me got every last one that was growing down there!

We've got tons and tons now, so just let me know if you want some. It was darting around the lake, but its eyes were staring right at us...

Oh, the horror! Words can't even describe it! Sagi! I was just bragging about you to everybody. You were sooo cool!!

Oh! I moved the cottoncap fruit into the Anuelegume planter.

They'll spread nutrients and make the Anuelegumes tons bigger that way! Yuh-huh, it's true!

Oh! That's right, Sagi! I forgot about the other villagers. We've got to go help them!

Me and Tik are going along, too—and don't think you can stop us!! Sagi! I'm gonna brag to everybody else, so be sure to tell me all your stories!!

What's that? Uh-huuuh...

Terrorism in the Empire?!

Wow, sounds scary! Nothing beats our village, huh? Well, time to go brag!

Make sure you tell me as soon as something else happens, OK? Promise! Where'd you go this time, Sagi? C'mon, tell me a cool story!

What's that? Uh-huuuh...

Hmm... So the Empire wants to promachinate all the islands.

But...what happens to an island once it's been promachinated?!

Hm. That was a good story! Thanks, Sagi!! Where are you off to next?! Bring back more stories, OK? Gena's fast asleep, just like a princess in a storybook.

She doesn't even chew me out when I'm bad anymore...

But she woke up before, so I'm sure she'll wake up again soon!

Oh, that's right! I researched some stuff for you, Sagi!

What do you want to know about? Gena's feeling better now, all thanks to you, Sagi! Way to go!!

Oh, that's right! I researched some stuff for you, Sagi!

What do you want to know about? They're saying that huuuge Tarazed ship got finished!! It's all anyone'll talk about!!

Oh, that's right! I researched some stuff for you, Sagi!

What do you want to know? You remember waaay back when you and I played hide-and-seek and we hid inside Guillo?

I was totally hidden, but you had to peek out of the mask and get us found! Nice work.

Tik's hat? You want to know where it is? I dunnooo.

But knowing Wacho, he probably put it in the usual spot.

I'm not telling a grown-up where that is, though! Happy searching. Tik's hat! So you found it.

That means the vault guard must have let you into our club, right?

You can use that spot anytime you want now. KERSMAAASH... KERSMAAASHHH!

I'm the lake monster! If you don't start running, I'll bite your head off! This is my special spot.

Everybody's here today, so I have to stay put and make sure nobody steals it. The others sure seem to be having a good time talking over there. Maybe I'll go join them...

Wait! Aha! Eureka! I know what this is! This is a trap to lure me away from my spot!

That was a close one. They almost had me that time. KERSMAAASH... KERSMAAASHHH!

Everybody's down in the dumps! I've got to try to liven things up!!

KERSMAAASH. KERSMAAASH! See how everyone's starting to perk up again? It's all thanks to me!

I'm the mood maker of the orphanage! KERSMAAASH. KERSMAAASH! Everyone's feeling better now! And it's all thanks to me!

I'm glad I kept on jumping on my bed all the time, even when Gena got mad at me for it. She's still asleep. It's like she'll never wake up.

No matter how much I jump, she's not waking up. Is Gena...ever going to get better? Woo hoo! Gena woke up!!

All thanks to my efforts! I did it, yippee!! Gena won't show us her wings of the heart like she used to.

Even when Tik begs her to, she never shows him.

I bet she's got a boyfriend, and she's not showing them to anyone but him now! I'll jump some more later. Wonder if Gena will wake up again? Boiiiiiing! Boiiiiiing!

It's the maid from the shop! It's the elder's granddaughter! It's Milly!

Are you looking for Tik's hat too, Sagi?

They've been at it all morning, so I got worried and looked, but I couldn't find it in here.

Wacho must've hid it somewhere. If it's not in here, maybe he hid it outside. You found Tik's hat? You did, didn't you? You did! Did you?

What's the big secret, you can tell me! Oh, fine, be that way! We're short on beds. Most of the time we don't have much choice but to double up. Are you leaving again, Sagi? When will you be home this time? I'm just going out to buy a few things, that's all.

I'll be right back, so you keep an eye on Mom while I'm out, OK? You bet!! See you when you get back! Who'da thunk the south lake had so many wonders? Are you leaving again, Sagi? Where are you going this time? I've got to go meet with somebody who lives far away from here.

But I'll come right back home, so take care of Mom and the orphanage while I'm out, OK? OK! You can leave it to me!! See you when you get back! You asked me to look after things, so I'm doing my best here!! Poor Gena's still asleep, so if I don't handle things, the orphanage will go under!!

So I'll do my best to help Sis out, and together we'll protect Gena and the orphanage! These days, Sis helps out at the orphanage, but when we first started here,

Gena took care of all the cleaning and laundry and cooking by herself. Isn't she amazing? Hey, Jackson, Wacho says the name Jackson sounds dumb!

I think it's cooler than Wacho's dumb idea, "Pelican Bob"! Sagi (Jackson?) Squ, squeak... Sis Hey, Sagi, your timing's great. Could you run a quick errand for me? Let's help Maybe later Sure, what can I do? Could you go next door and ask if they could spare a bit of thornflower nectar?

Thanks! No problem! Be right back. Sorry, I'm in the middle of something. Can it wait a little while? That's fine. Just make sure you come back! Sis, can I help with anything? I think I'm good for today. Thanks for asking, though.

Oh, that reminds me. Did you try praying with that charm I gave you?

I'm sure it'll protect you, Sagi. Take good care of it. Tik's hat? I haven't seen it in the house.

How about asking the kids? They're always running around. Maybe one of them has seen it. Looks like you found Tik's hat. See how things work out when you listen to your sis? Sagi, come help me out later. The thornflower nectar the lady next door makes is amazing.

But with her working all alone, she can't make very much at once.

I'm sure if she could mass-produce it, it'd be a boom export for Sheratan. It's really a shame. I've still got more chores for you! You said you'd help, so get to it! Chop, chop!! Did you manage to get some thornflower nectar? Thanks! Leave it to you, Sagi. I wish Wacho were half as helpful.

You did me a big favor, so here—take this as a thank-you. Nixie Garb Element Charm Isn't it a pretty charm?

If you hold that while you pray, I'm sure it will protect you, Sagi. Thank you. I'll pray with it every day. Well, I'm happy that you're happy.

If you want to pray, why not go to the church? Shoot for extra returns, know what I mean?

Anyway, that can wait for now. It's a bit early, but let's go ahead and have supper. Thanks for all your help. Boy, we're a full house today. Cleanup is going to take a while.

But it's worth it knowing everyone here is safe and sound. Back to work! Try not to do anything too rash, Sagi. Gena would be so sad if anything were to happen to you.

It's important to believe in yourself, but that invincible feeling of youth will only take you so far.

Never, ever do anything that would make your loved ones cry. Everybody's gotten so quiet since the incident at the lake.

They're all shaken up from seeing a place they knew and loved blown right off the map...

That machina-whatsit weapon... The fact that something like that even exists in this world is wrong.

I just hope the kids buck up soon... Once Wacho started running around, the other kids started joining in. Now they're back to their old selves.

Smiling faces are the best! I'm so happy everyone's cheery again. I was so tired of seeing frowns. I can't imagine how painful it must be to have your wings torn out like that. Gena's a trooper to make it this far.

If her heart takes any more strain, she might not survive...

If you're here, Sagi, I'm sure she'll recover. So don't go doing anything stupid. Gena's still not through this yet, so I'd actually prefer you stay close by her now.

But you've got something that you need to see through, right? It's written on your face.

Leave Gena to us, and go to it, Sagi.

The sooner you're done, the sooner you'll be back with Gena. I'm counting on you. Sagi sure grew up in a hurry.

Seems like just yesterday we were taking baths together. Well, that's puberty for you. Maybe I'll use the guiles of an older woman to seduce him!

...Guillo would probably kill me, huh? I wath thith clothe to 100 lapth, and now they thay I can't play outdoorth! This is thuch a drag! Aww, man, did you go to the lake? I wish I could have gone too! The lake's gotten so quiet now. Now that the monster is gone, it's back to being the same old lake.

Dang. I wanted to see the monster too! Gena said that we couldn't leave the house today no matter what.

I only had a few laps to go before I got to 100, too! I'm so mad! They say you beat the monster, Sagi!

You're sooo cool! Promise you'll marry me when I get bigger! Sure. If you grow up to be my type. Yaaay! I've got dibs on Sagi! Ha ha ha... Catching 'em while they're young? I'm not playing outside anymore because if you go outside, a big crab with a tail comes out.

I don't like it when that light goes bliiing! Too bright to look at, and then everything goes boooom. Just gotta slide this one a bit this way, then that one goes a hair to the left, mm-hmm.... Cut down the infamous monster with a single blow, huh? You'd make a great Shera Red. Building blocks rule this generation of toys. They're so creatively satisfying!

Sometimes I'm scared by my own genius. Plant-Watching Girl I've decided to keep a diary of how the plants grow, starting today.

The rolling radishes and Anuelegumes are all doing great! The Anuelegumes stopped growing. I wonder if they're getting enough food... Something you spend years growing gets obliterated in a split second...

I like tools, but I hate machina. Those things have no place here. The Anuelegumes just keep getting less healthy... Are they not getting enough food?

I wonder if it would perk up if we gave it some plant food made from a ground yesterbean? Is this a yesterbean? It's so big and nutritious-looking!!

Thank you, Sagi!! Let's grind it up into plant food!

If the Anuelegumes get better, let's celebrate together!

I'll have something nice ready to give you by then, so look forward to it! Is this a yesterbean? It's kinda brown and sickly looking, huh?

But you went all the way out to the Thornwood to get it, right? Thank you, Sagi!!

Let's grind it up into plant food! If the Anuelegumes get better, let's celebrate together!

I'll have something nice ready to give you by then, so look forward to it! I'll grind up the yesterbean you got for me, and give it to the Anuelegumes.

I'm sure they'll perk right up! If the Anuelegumes get better, let's celebrate together!

I'll have to get something nice ready to give you by then, huh? I wonder what would be good. Sagi! The Anuelegumes have gotten better again!!

Let's celebrate their recovery! C'mon, let's party!!

Sagi, you wear this. OK, now dance. Let's wish for the Anuelegumes to get better soon!! C'mon, pray with me!!

Sagi, you wear this. OK, now dance. Aqua Camouflage C'mon, hurry up and dance!

Anuelegumes, congratulations on getting better! Anuelegumes, congratulations on getting better! Sagi! I can't hear you!! Anuelegumes! Congratulations!! Yeah, now you've got it!! Anueleguuumes, congratulaaations. Sagi... The Anuelegumes look like they're wilting again.

Even after giving them that bean, they still look like they're wilting.

And I was looking forward to celebrating their recovery. Now there's nothing to celebrate...

I got this all ready and everything. We don't need it now. Here, Sagi, you can take it. Treasure it as a memento of the dearly departed legumes... The Anuelegumes have gotten better again!!

It's all thanks to you, Sagi! Thank you!! What's wrong? Were you worried about the Anuelegumes, too?

I'm sorry... The peas died.

We even gave them that bean—I wonder why they died? Hey, what's wrong? Are you worried about the Anuelegumes, too?

You're not thinking of eating them, are you?

I don't care how tasty they look, these peas are off-limits! Ready to start planning, ? Sure Not yet

OK, everybody gather round.

OK, let's look around the village a bit more. Some wonky letters have been scrawled in crayon on a scrap of paper. "Sagi...shik...wan...yar...mmf?"

What the heck? I can't read it. Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Toys labeled with the children's names have been carefully put away on the shelf. Everyone is working together to tend this garden. Someone's planted a bunch of Anuelegumes. Everyone is working together to tend this garden.

Someone's entwined cottoncap fruit around the Anuelegumes. This drawer is practically exploding with the children's clothes. Weeks of the kids' pocket money lies stashed in the corner of the shelf. Oh, yeah... I used to hide all my money from chores here, too.

Actually, some of this probably IS my money... The children's drawings have been proudly hung on the wall. One of these is supposed to be Mom, and one's supposed to be me...... Hrm. The dishes the kids use are made of a shatterproof material. Inside the tiny oven sits a tray of Gena's world-famous cookies. Mom's cookies! ...Aww, they don't look done yet. Me and my bad timing. Everyone is working together to tend this garden. Someone's planted rolling radish sprouts. Once these are a bit bigger, they'll get transplanted to the patch outside. This rocking horse has been around since Sagi was a child. I'm the one who dyed this guy's mane red. These building blocks were made by an old man in the village, using nontoxic paint that's safe to lick. The kids' laundry sits in the hamper. The mud stains are incredible. The place setting at the end boasts the only clean place mat. This is where you get to sit on your birthday. It was always a special thing. A bowl has been set out with everyone's favorite fruit. This must be today's snack. Everyone shares these bunk beds.

Who sleeps where is determined by rotation, so that no one fights. (Orphanage rules.)

It looks like there's something stuck under the pillow. Paper has been set out, along with a whole spectrum of paints. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä àzë Fate's Cordial Í ä ñõÈç ¶Rq ­É jô†E EõÃÍE ž6ëy ]ìfɳ Þ#1wØ ]@ò DFhhÝ Žew³8 ¶ü§± BŒRk” ‡Éo {≨ Ä9w ‡É*O <Y Co›®‘ ŸÎòÛ• ŸÚ˜–ë ¤30¨ €t\ ŸZ¤¾l ]‹‹eí ]JÃÀ Ž¨'6A ¾.yu ŸŒÁz” êzÈaf ï Hô ꇑ2 ,Rustle, rustle (SFX) Sagi Hmm?

Why do I get the feeling—

Uagh! I knew it! We could chase the gator all day and never catch up...

Hmm, let's see if there's something we could use as a roadblock. This ball of thorns was made from a tangle of briers rolled together. Those prickles look painful. If we used this to block the road, even that gator would have to stop. A large bean is lying on the ground. A single giant bean grows here, nestled inside a cradle of thorns.

To the kids of the village, this is a treasure among treasures. This vine once held a yesterbean—but it's barren now. The village kids treasure these beans because it takes so long for them to grow back.

I remember when I was a kid, they said the beans grew faster with lots of fresh air...

So we'd all gargle with nectar water and blow on the vines as hard as we could. The thorn-bridge's all withered...

Back in the day, you could use it to cross, but it doesn't look sturdy enough to hold our weight now.

, do you have any ideas? Icefan We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. Sagi Oh! It popped when it hit the thorns! What a way to go... But at least we got the bean back. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä …Y€ç :–¬ ¬ÝK ô¯Y (ž½»Í VØvµ ^ÍÔÙý ~8Ý:U …՝»+ ÅMè`“ ÊÆ gÓ x‚¿ 8X˜_ ÅÿÏs ¦‹ów -ÑÃ/ +ú5#ù ÅA™Ãø Z;âbµ ‘6` åÈQ> 24 {íx· فZ; ^5ËÔ‡ ~ÏÚŒ …ÓÌ‚ ÅíÇ©# Ê*Zš? r×æÆ 8>ì‚^ Å`+ŒÛ ºƒDµ ï€´Ö +ËIOb Å£¥ Z11EÌ >úJË LÍõ~ pœèé >€ ú JÖpé’ «ÄâôU j¾Î¸‘ >¯Ÿº ““uV@ >ña“Î G.n2 >Bî}¼ yê Ií >²"GÍ ÙË‚Áw >7| ozü >q5‘ ʵüÿà >RD o æ˜'2 TõU£¢ ñ1/˜ ōÎN õЫšW Å1O GÈdŠ† r Å*÷j T1ÚKZ Ÿó% >ùƨ  g8 Àr¡)L Í.g“] >y`Ãê àq7Û Å”Pû° 8JÚû Kßsñ@ Kà$Ù’ >7® z¼Pœ™ ÅR: Ú\Xï >8o ÿÛ)‹ >`ý$´ œ$Ç"Æ >¦¨è¡ ƒ¡<°+ Åd=ë[ ™,ö1 >aÜ[. £W$¶š >ù*åc ÍÑÃU ÅÛAjþ ™.–íH ü­px FY €o›®‘ ÜÎòÛ• ÜÚ˜–ë á30¨ P€t\ ÜZ¤¾l š‹‹eí šJÃÀ ˨'6A û.yu ÜŒÁz” 'zÈaf , Hô '‡‘2 iMilly Just what is that gator up to? Oh! Look, a bean!! There's one growing over there! Oh! It up and ate that bean. Guillo Your mother always said they were high in nutritional value. Sagi I'd hoped to take one home to the kids as a souvenir...but oh, well.

Nothing we can do about it now. I don't like that gator's attitude. Look at the stupid way it jiggles while it laughs! Ugh, how offensive. Well, we don't need to start picking fights with the local wildlife.

Let's just hurry through the wood and get to Sheratan. That balloon-gator! It swallowed our bean!! Then we'd better go after it. Oh! Look, a "huuuge" bean!! There's one growing over there! Well, we don't need to start picking fights with the local wildlife.

Let's just hurry though the wood and get to Sheratan. Caplin Herder Hey there, bro! You couldn't have showed up at a better time.

Take one look and you'll see what I mean. That big rock is blocking the trail.

The folks at the village will be in a real bind if we don't clear the way. Think you could help? There are these huuuge beans, called yesterbeans. If we had one of those, we'd be set.

Oh! Are those—those blank magnus things?

In that case, any chance you've already got a bean?

You're one prepared guy! Use that sucker right there in front of the rock, OK?

They grow on vines here in the wood. Could you go find one real quick?

Me? Oh... I, uh, gotta... Uh, you know...

I-I've got my pride as a caplin hand. I can't just run off and leave the little guys, you know?

Look, I'll make it worth your while. I'm counting on you, bro! Ooh, that look on your face! That's the look of somebody who's found us a bean, am I right?

You're one together guy! Use that sucker right there in front of the rock, OK? Go on, now. Put that bean through the routine! Have you found a yesterbean yet? Moving this rock would be a cinch with one of those. You're a lifesaver, bro! Now I can get back home.

I think I'll stick around until the caplins calm down. You feel free to go right on ahead. I'm gonna stick around until the caplins calm down. You feel free to go right on ahead. Hey, nice work, bro! I was wondering how I was going to get past that.

Now I can get back home. I owe you, big-time. White Caplin Mm, baaa. Black Caplin A lone caplin...

, do you remember what the caplin herder told us back in Sheratan? I remember What are you talking about? Isn't this the missing caplin? We should head back to Sheratan and let him know. You know, he asked us to let him know if we spotted a missing caplin.

Couldn't this be the one? We should head back to Sheratan and let him know. We have to tell the herder in Sheratan we found the caplin. Whitecap Shield A giant bean grows here, wrapped in an ethereal glow. This brier once bore a giant bean. With the bean now gone, it pulses with a forlorn light. That reminds me...

Mom mentioned once that the beans grow almost instantly in the right environment. This vine once held a yesterbean—but it's barren now. This is a yesterbean vine. It's been picked clean, and there's no sign of another bean growing back. We can take the bean back if it comes to that, but for now, let's press ahead. It looks like we'll just have to get the bean back from that gator. After it, quick! A single, frail vine of thorns keeps the boulder propped up. The vitality of plants is certainly a marvel. You're a lifesaver, bro! Now I can head back home.

Sorry you had to do all the work.

This isn't a whole lot, but consider it my thanks to you, bro. Go on, take it. Power Helmet Speed Charm Oh man, you really saved me. Thanks! We shouldn't have any trouble jumping over a boulder this size. Jump it! That's true Whoa-whoa-whoa, wait up, bro! You're not gonna just ditch a person in trouble here, are ya?! Well, no... I wasn't trying to... Then please, would you put those wings of the heart away?

It's hard to have a relaxed chat with someone who could take off at any moment, you know? I'm sorry to keep you when you're obviously in a hurry.

But I'm sooo totally stuck here. Up the creek, no paddle, no hope—you know what I'm saying?

Take one look and you'll see what I mean. That big rock is blocking the trail.

The folks at the village will be in a real bind if we don't clear the way. Think you could help?

There are these huuuge beans, called yesterbeans. If we had one of those, we'd be set.

They grow on vines here in the wood. Could you go find one real quick?

Me? Oh... I, uh, gotta... Uh, you know...

I-I've got my pride as a caplin hand. I can't just run off and leave the little guys, you know?

Look, I'll make it worth your while. I'm counting on you, bro! Coldhearted jerk!! ...... Oh. I, uh...was talking to the caplin. You're not thinking of jumping it, are you? These briers grow tall, reaching towards the sun with all their might. Some flowers with sharp thorns are in full bloom here. We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. Sagi Oh! It popped when it hit the thorns! What a way to go... But at least we got the bean back. Í ä ¯“ î ?Ü¡? Message. Scension ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä _öØSÊ Ûå ¶’Q ´³ £.ML /åCL pÈx³ /~À¨ K<° 'Ä Ý 3(úŽ¥ /mȘJ ˆêÔ`,  :Ô P[«½  SŒ  7ÉÁ ò$Ê¿ ?Í×êÌ /Mæ´½ –þgðd 5ui ¨­É¶ ðéØU ÄËãÜÑ /Tø FNkî‘ ”€ÖÛ ^à¦H /ý¼á( ¸´‰{¹ 5ç{f ͦ, i¹Û! (ÑW eï h&?r £9‡w µÝB@ í=ê~p íÓ^ë¶ OC?À «%ù; z›E HÇ€^1 oæ*? “zªâ¤ Íf­ Soê‡ ½÷ßÏ •³|Þr ªºìí “ìHÉ# M€ Ïëkó °çW r0µÀÕ /r³… µÒ1Ô íÕ)Í íªŸ¹R cë¡œ  :äË /•Fß! 4™1D¶ /sEˆ Sé^¡X ÛYíK uCS^ /Ëå^í Ü=߉j /XÙ‹­ SànÓé /mtþà "% w” /KU?> Íð6µ ï­‡Ót U¶t0¢ ZË÷#p É%¬0M U‹Ž/ óv æ ®ïÙ¤ _%׸ z]€Í ˉ¶[ Uñ€KÕ ÷]í`æ Uh4 ^ U ) ;¨"É z"a`œ ¤ýNÞ— ©‰1bÐ gWacho Sagi, Sagi! See the ruins over there? Tik I heard they still contain lots of power, even though they're so old. Right, Tik? Yeah, lots of it! And, and, and inside it there's this huuuge wall, and if you move it, crazy stuff happens! Sagi What do you mean, "crazy"? What's so crazy about it? How should I know?! But there's folks who's seen it! They saw the wall. Right, Tik? They sure did! They said they went whoosh, whoosh, whoooooosh! and jumped along the broken columns.

Then down in the water, they said they saw that huge wall. But, but!

They said it was too hard to push 'cuz they couldn't breathe underwater.

A story like that CAN'T be made up! You're like a superhero, Sagi! You could use your super powers to flatten that monster easy.

Sagi can do it, right, Tik? Yeah, you can do it! Well, we'll be waiting up here. Let us know if you have any trouble. Go get 'im, Sagi! Sagi, are you OK? Me and Tik saw you floating in the lake, so we pulled you out. Were you drowning, Sagi? I remember now. I was almost... Whew. Thanks, Tik and Wacho. , if we stay underwater too long, we'll drown. Let's be more careful. Sagi, Sagi! You know about photosynth lilies? Yeah, I know No clue Of course!! They're those lily...things. You sure you know? They're those pink flowers floating out on the lake. If you have one, you won't drown even if you run outta breath!

The people who saw the wall before should've brought some along.

That way they wouldn't have had to worry about air and they could've pushed the wall better. Photosynth lilies? You know! Those pink flowers floating out on the lake. Sagi, Sagi, what do you think it feels like to get eaten by a monster?

If we tasted icky, do you think maybe the monster might spit us back out? Ptooey!! Sagi, Sagi, be sure to take some photosynth lilies. Otherwise you could drown.

If you're not worried about air, you can take your time looking around and check out that big stone wall. Yeah, yeah!! Those things!! If you have one, you won't drown even if you run outta breath!

The people who saw the wall before should've brought some along. You know, those things! The pink flowers floating out on the lake. Sagi, Sagi, one of the people who got attacked was the village elder.

The other people might've gotten away, but I'm worried about him... I mean, he's kinda old. Sagi, Sagi, take a bunch of photosynth lilies with you. You never know what'll happen.

You could start drowning, or there could be other folks drowning. The lilies might save you!

The only other thing is the trick to that big stone wall... Apparently you can push it around. Dense air surrounds the reeds. The source of the air appears to be these floating scarlet flowers. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. Something is lying on the ground here. Sagi What's this?

It looks like a blank magnus, but it's a little different, somehow...

This could be what the elder's granddaughter was talking about. Let's bring it back to her. Item Found at Ruins ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä YÑå =§©â pªp mÕ°¡ Œ Ž#@ ü†T àé “ #Z 2 ‰—¤ –àXè ¹Œ* ¹ PDˆ¥ bbu° çóÓ © ëà¼ Ñ çQ†/Ú °ó@& ç¾âغ x¿2I ç—!âõ c”Œ çMR ñŒk. çdZ* •5Ž¹¬ ,Yív :˜‰8 kt{  Yþ· GºÄ5c éyÐQ àé—–p Vy¾ûÍ [½ªGÕ V:j(L ±~<[ #á#eè 2"Þ÷ç "à)[ #,_Ù ,àЭ üúÂ[ #;¿/“ âªö #3xʾ -dGŒ #ø N¼ ÞÉ®]ð "ªý]ã #'LÃ] ,Éž¾ ü‡ªûÛ #4PÒ f"li ç-iÉ àÌÀ¶Ç Vò9Lm [?• V©7 Š¼åa… ôßžó ZÇ WË5 eÒžÃ/ çB Á ͸ÉÇq ÇÁö^ åC4@ çòÀR 'Äûǧ VT<Ê EEpY VR¶! ž…#Ð< ÷‡…—û ÷­‡Ót *¶t0¢ /Ë÷#p ž%¬0M *‹Ž/ ïóv æ ï®ïÙ¤ 4%׸ dz]€Í  ‰¶[ *ñ€KÕ Ì]í`æ *h4 ^ * ) Wacho Whoa, all of them already? Way to go, Sagi!

I'll head back after exploring a bit. Don't wait up. I'm gonna have me some fun! I'll head back after exploring a bit. Don't wait up. I'm gonna have me some fun! There could still be some more villagers in the area. I'll take a look around. Sagi, Sagi! Bad news! This person's face is all pale!

I don't know what's going on, but he's all pale! We gotta do something! Sagi, Sagi! It's terrible! This person won't stop twitching!

He's got cramps. It looks painful! We hafta help him relax with air from a photosynth lily! Looks like that's everyone outside.

The inside of the ruins look kinda scary, so I'll let you handle that, Sagi. Good luck! Tik Huh, you saved everybody already? Should we call the elder? Wow, you're awesome, Sagi!

I'll play here some before going home. It's my first time walking around a lake with no water in it! I'll play here some before going home. It's my first time walking around a lake with no water in it! There could still be some more villagers in the area. I'll look around. Oh no, oh NO! Sagi! This person keeps twitching!

I don't know what's going on, but he's twitching like crazy! We gotta do something! Sagi, Sagi! It's awful! This person's face is all pale!

His mouth is full of algae. He must not be breathing! We hafta wash it out with some water! Looks like that's everyone outside.

The inside of the ruins look scary, so you can handle that, Sagi. Good luck! Fallen Man Th-Thank...you! It looks like I made it, somehow. You saved me.

What, the elder asked you to? I see, so the elder is safe, too. That's just great.

Well, I guess there's nothing to worry about, then. Take this. I'm sure you'll put it to good use! Thanks, you saved me! Oh, that's right, is the elder safe? I didn't see where he ran to.

Some other people fled to the ruins. I'm sure they'll be all right. It's the elder I'm worried about.

I'd love to help you look, but my head feels like it's bursting. I leave the rest to you. Lightning Club Sagi I don't know what's wrong, but he seems to be in terrible pain. What should we do? Looks like he can't breathe because his mouth is full of seaweed. Let's get some water and wash it out. Fallen Old Man Thank you so much. I was going into a fit there. You saved me.

What, the elder sent you? So the elder is safe, too? I see, that's wonderful news.

Ooh, I've got a chill! I was staving off hunger with this. You should take it. Ice Fruit Ohh, I'm still dizzy... I hope you'll forgive this old man for leaving the rest to you young people.

It's not much, but take this reward. If only I had more than this meager pocket change to give... Obtained 10G! Well then, take care. Thank you so much. I was going into a fit there. You saved me.

Several people ran into the ruins. They should be fine. They're young. The problem is the village elder. I'm worried about the elder's whereabouts. He was near the monster, so who knows...

Ooh, I've got a chill! I was staving off hunger with this. You should take it. He's got cramps. It looks bad... Maybe he'd feel better with some air from a photosynth lily... Dense air surrounds the reeds. The source of the air appears to be these floating scarlet flowers. Heavenfall Hey, Tik. When Sagi's not around, does being at the bottom of the lake start to feel a little scary? Yeah, totally scary! C'mon, Tik, let's beat Sagi back to Sheratan and surprise him! Yeah, let's surprise Sagi! We still haven't found everyone yet... Do you really want to leave Lake Botein, ? We haven't reported back to the elder. Do you really want to leave Lake Botein, ? Let's leave Oh, that's right Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. Í ä (s» The ground is littered with totally ordinary stones. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä öhÅ Flametongue ÍÍÍÍ ä ü‡Sé êm¾E kÊÅ‚ ŽÐu{ \ðâ T³ÁÚ ‰ê# mÂôi Äp?Ú Ø­‡Ót â¶t0¢ çË÷#p V%¬0M â‹Ž/ §óv æ §®ïÙ¤ ì%׸ z]€Í X‰¶[ âñ€KÕ „]í`æ âh4 ^ â ) ÈSagi It seems happy... ...Hmm? Something came out of this wooden crate, . Obtained 200G! It still seems happy, but it doesn't look like it's going to give us anything else. Shifty Wooden Crate ...... Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä cö¬¾ !Ê¡ I÷°ï w&Âl |hŸh0 —* x ¨Añúê wЙÆÕ ²T8ë¨ V(( ¼ç4’ í|q»n ¼Õ±Ð Ë䬧† í — ÔI îô 7r%5 í'wI… P­‡Ót ƒ¶t0¢ ˆË÷#p ÷%¬0M ƒ‹Ž/ Hóv æ H®ïÙ¤ %׸ ½z]€Í ù‰¶[ ƒñ€KÕ %]í`æ ƒh4 ^ ƒ ) iShifty Wooden Crate This wooden crate is making noise. It's almost like someone is inside. Wait, someone IS inside! Sagi Uh, I think it's safe to come out now... ...... Umm... ...There are still monsters out there, right? Woman from the Crate Whew, I thought I'd die in there! I barely managed to hide after that monster pulled me into the lake.

Thanks for saving me! It was cramped in there, but I'll live. Here's a little thank-you. Mattress Oh, and while I'm at it—you gave me a lily and all, so you can have what I found in that crate. Obtained 200G! All right, then. I'll see you back in Sheratan. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä át)” ÇýŠ§ aYfa c2T‚ ¿¼+~ I'll...gibb...you...zis. Whitecap Shield Obtained 500G! I...gan't...zwim... Gan't...breeb... Help! ...... Gan't...breeb... Boto...zynth lily...pleez!

Push za...stone wall in the...back...all za way! Zat'll...drain za...water! Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?ÂÌI] J±Ž] IÞ® xyU €éÙ ­‡^º $§nïM ¶ú ·•R o•¸ÁŸ §r§B ‰@Iê† aß

Ah, thanks, man. For earlier, too. You really saved me.

It's not much, but I found this back there. Hopefully you can put it to good use. Ah, thanks for pushing that wall back before I drowned. Draining the water totally saved me.

It's not much, but I found this back there. Hopefully you can put it to good use. Magnus Pack Coupon The secret to that box is... Oh, it looks like you already know. No need to tell you, then. Have you figured out that box's trick? Do you see the switch at the bottom of this side? If you press it, wheels come out, and you can push it around.

Then, just push it into the hole in the corner.

After that is a surprise! Try it and see for yourself. I have faith you can get it. Ah, thanks. Man, you're strong. You really saved my neck.

It's not much, but I found this back there. Hopefully you can put it to good use. All right, then. I'll see you back in Sheratan. Thanks again, really! ...... Sagi It's OK, he's still breathing. He's just unconscious. Let's let him be for now. Cough, cough, wheeze! You saved me, bro. Any longer and I'd have drowned.

I'll tell you something in return. The crate I was sitting on, it's...it's got a...a trick to it.

It's no good. I'm all...light headed. So...tired. I've gotta...sleep. It's up to you. Zzz... Oh, thanks for saving me! Crate in the Hole It can't be moved out of the hole. There's no need to move it, either. Unsuspicious Crate It's just a normal wooden box, no matter how you look at it. It's a totally unsuspicious crate. A box with its hidden wheels unlocked. Now it can be moved from side to side. There's nothing odd about it now. Suspicious Crate It seems to have some kind of secret. A thorough search from top to bottom might turn something up. Hmm? What's this, I wonder? I pressed a switch and wheels came out of the base of the crate. Maybe we can move it now. ...Huh? There's a depression in the floor here. What's it for? There's a depression in the floor about 3 feet across. I wonder why. Foxfire Cap Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä PÝü ͝wå ›sú TQ‘ ^O#Ä TAVî ­¤>¯Ö ï…©  ÀÇÀ× Dxd÷ *læ…ü %„Bd @ïu8 @††+ S>š@ BSó  ²}•Q ©‡> *@\˜ Z Ö! ¯Ñy” 42 õZŸ TŸ¨µè =$M* T­¸*Þ §ˆ…VÀ >sSé4 T²´o E§ˆ§@ ¡D2ÛK ¯Kkú ÅVü Âμa ¡Q‘ën ßÅè>ð ñËò c ¶ö©  )•¹m ¡3}I¡ _kçj ç-±0 í؆¿L ù’š~ …p_à O•9·+ ¡äêÉ” ‚xJ Ÿ#³°î ¡Á¿Ü Çò‚e ¡ÐˆÍ !ºÂ: ¡ÇÂ3 ÇR£Œ ‡L %° ç ™‰¾ ±ªÝD ¡ˆÏÅ] Ä×s ¡ H›E @Orz‹ -¯%Þ f~jk Çd´„ ¡Á]¨² ­‡Ót z¶t0¢ Ë÷#p î%¬0M z‹Ž/ ?óv æ ?®ïÙ¤ „%׸ ´z]€Í ð‰¶[ zñ€KÕ ]í`æ zh4 ^ z ) `Sagi A black mist is spreading from the fallen monster. Just what is this thing? Secretary Thank you for saving everyone. I'll return with the elder. You go on ahead. That look on your face... You've gotten everyone back to safety? You should go let the elder know. Fallen Woman ...... Are you all right? ...Uhh, unnngh. I think she'll be fine. Let's let her rest for now. She should wake up in just a minute. ...Uhh, unnngh. W-Where am I? That's right, there was a monster... You saved me, right? I saw it all through a sort of haze. Thank you. Oh, I'm so relieved the elder is fine. If I was the only one who made it, I would have been out a job. I think there are others who were attacked and need help. Please take care of them, too.

Oh, also, I know it isn't much, but please use this. Potion I think there are others who were attacked and need help. Please take care of them, too. Village Elder ...Unnnh. Ungh. Elder, are you all right? Unh... Sagi, is that you? I see, you came to help us. It appears you stopped that beast.

Sorry, but there are others who went missing after the attack. Would you help them, too?

It's not much, but here's an incentive. Take it! I'll feel better that way, too. Magnus Pack Coupon Along the way here, I rescued five people, sir. How many does that leave? Five, you say? Well, I'm the sixth! That's all of us. Wonderful!

I couldn't ask for more than that. Here, take this in thanks. Saber Guard Charm How many villagers were here? I rescued %d along the way, not counting you. Including me, we were 6 people. That leaves %d more you need to save. How many people were there in total? Including me, we were six people. I hope they're all safe... Oh, growing old is a curse. I'd love to help you search, but my body won't allow me to.

I leave it to you. Come back after you've found everyone. I'll thank you properly then. Oh! So all six of us are safe?! That is truly a relief. I am deeply in your debt.

This is my thanks for helping everyone. I don't know if you'll like it, but I hope it proves useful. Obtained a Crate Purchase Stub! Guard Charm Ah, thank the stars. Everyone is safe. That's wonderful to hear.

I'll return after resting here awhile. You go on back ahead of me. And thank you again. He's just unconscious. He would probably wake up if we splashed a bit of water on him. Including me, we were 6 people. That leaves %d more you need to rescue. Glimmering, crystal clear water slowly flows past here, en route from who knows where. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. We have %d more villagers to save, . Let's get to it! That should be all of them. Let's report back to the elder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä b·f <Ÿx ¼U=S B…} B­Ï7 }ø‹¾ ‚aÿ u…ª ©ðo• Å̝7 IƸìN «åN Iõ§ £)\ fÂT4¡ }cÇA~ Ê{+l ÷ \ E C#®^Ü |¬XY óúñ ²B¦Ýý ×ãƒe érr óлH ²Þê – H1Wiˆ   Ë%ª] ²W5¹î ·Á3E‚ žrp . Nȃ ü7êg ‚:+0@ VWg½ ¢oMÅÓ ô –é“ ú²Õî }g? %e(ÐÜ g´ª§ ˜ñ9 Ð\ÿ*ß }I°9" mŒú+& w{•Ó’ ÙÁ…nº ˆ˜_/p B€Eé  I Let's have a look Not interested Sagi Really, from the Empire? Like what? Oh, goodness. It looks like you don't have any blank magnus free.

All my wares are sold as magna essences, so make some room. I'll be here waiting. Is that so? What a shame. Here's what I have. Machina gas: 100 gold Spark shroom: 100 gold Jolt shroom: 250 gold No thanks All right then. I'll just take payment, and we're set. Thank you kindly. Obtained the magna essence Machina Gas! Obtained the magna essence Machina Gas! Hmm? You don't have enough money. Obtained the magna essence Spark Shroom! Obtained the magna essence Spark Shroom! Obtained the magna essence Jolt Shroom! Obtained the magna essence Jolt Shroom! Tarazed is pretty cool, but Dad says once you get on, you can't come home again.

And the Umpire says you have to give up your wings, too.

I dunno why nobody says wings and islands and machina and Tarazed are all OK. I saw a balloon-gator on my way here! They deflate if they run into any thorns.

But for whatever reason, they still like living in thorny places. It's such a mystery! Tarazed, huh... I hear nothing but good things about it, but I don't reckon I'll go.

After all, the ones talking about it couldn't see how amazing Gena's heart was. Truth be told, Gena really saved my hide once, when I was a boy.

I'm glad she's feeling better again... Really, really glad. I hear poor Gena's really in bad shape!

Sagi, I understand how angry you must be. I'm just as mad myself.

But at a time like this, it's critical you support your mother. We're all counting on you! Oh, Sagi! You've come a long way. Try to take it easy while you're home. Back when you used to come running home crying, we would all get so worried... Milly Hmmm? You used to run home crying, huh? H-Hey, I think that's enough embarrassing stories for one day. Oh, Sagi! It's been a while. Welcome home.

I hope this means those wings'll be coming out!

I'd better wrap things up here and hurry back to Sheratan! It's true I'm a little bored here, but I don't dislike working. I actually really like this place.

Even if I were never bored on Tarazed, I still don't think I could give up my hometown. I just heard from a customer that there was trouble at the emperor's inauguration.

They said a hundred-horned monster as big as a castle showed up! ...... So, the next emperor has been chosen in Alfard. From what I hear, he's a pretty wonderful man. This spot will be right pretty once all the thornflowers come into bloom.

The Thornwood and Sheratan have probably already started. They usually bloom a bit earlier. This place is pretty quiet except for liner traffic. We barely get any customers at all.

If we could cultivate yesterbeans, we might see more tourists. As if it were that easy. Those imperials just don't get it.

Eating delicious food, raised from the bountiful land and water. Now that's the life.

Prioritize convenience too much, and one day you realize your food has lost all its flavor.

That's no utopia in my book. I just got back from Cebalrai. Thanks to the weather, they raise lots of tasty things, not just apples.

It's like all the bounty in all the world gathered into a single wonderful place. Was the sick person carried by here a while ago Gena?

Whatever could have happened to leave someone with a heart as strong as Gena's in such a state? I'm telling you, the apples right off the trees in Cebalrai are the best of all.

If you go there and don't try one, you're missing out! What a tasty smell... These are mountain apples, picked just this morning.

And from Cebalrai, no less!

You're a pretty gal. I'll let you have one free of charge. Apples this big are usually pricy, you know? It's really all right? Sagi, they say Cebalrai's mountain apples are great for the skin! My daughter and her husband have gone to Tarazed and taken my grandchild with them...

It just tears me up to think they'd take the wings of the heart from a little baby like that...

But when I get to thinking they might come visit, I can't help but stay right here waiting... Haven't seen my grandkid in a while... Well, the Empire is busy right now. Maybe once things settle down a bit... Ooh, I want to see him! I want to see him soon... I was awfully lonely the day my dear daughter got snatched up by that young'un.

Maybe he's straightened up a bit now that he's a father himself? I hear they've weaned my grandchild, so now I'm sending lots of tasty, nutritious foods!

He's a growing boy, you know! I can just see him eating and getting stronger by the day. My daughter and her husband are bringing their kid home to visit soon! Ooh, I hope they hurry... The liner is about to depart. All passengers, stand by for boarding! Well? Ready to head out, ? Let's go! Not yet There won't be any ships for a while.

Do I seem bored? I can't imagine a better life than working under a blue sky amid fresh air. Herb Sfida Attendant These briers must cover all of Hassaleh!

Ugh, the thought of the Sfida scratching her hull has me on pins and needles... Something you forgot to do? This plump rushcorn is a rarity here in Hassaleh. This crate, labeled "Made in Cebalrai," smells sweetly of mountain apple wine. The stones collected here are all of uniform size, perhaps for use in a rock garden. This is Hassaleh's mooring spot. This harbor is too small for the big ships you see today to approach.

When kids board here, a crew member is always on hand to make sure they don't fall. This box holds Hassaleh-brewed liquor.

Travelers tired from the long flight can help themselves to a drink. Water is kept here for passengers unable to drink liquor. These crates are packed with grains.

A substantial number of ships running through Hassaleh deal in food freight. This box holds Hassaleh-brewed liquor. Travelers tired from the long flight can help themselves to a drink. This overstuffed bag of nuts has burst a seam, spilling its contents on the ground. This light is kept illuminated at all times to help arriving ships judge the distance to port. A fine mist limits visibility considerably today. Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? ÍÍÍÍÍ ä sûÁ JËf „Õè .Well hello! Welcome! Thank you! You have some mail! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 68­ ½ä­ 諽´ ˜³I ‡-L ž‹H= Û1¹”7 ²ó  âp" Ì’=‡ ÛhÙÈ y²«ó ÁO1óh 琯(! ïôºO ÿG  ÆÀG x»t 9X˘ žm… ¬†™ñ ¦"F KÐ@Z] nöQ ¹eù• &"¾— ÆÙ®Ø %¿Ù$ oK~¿Ë ÍJhY; $sÏ5š ¯'VE ÈFYׂ ælÇ£e ‚6‰ $[‘Ù ¯ÁqN È?8ô½ æé“‘ |ø­P ¯‰€' 0…Ð e¦²ü¹ Õò; +x· `­æ\^  ®‚6 ®åƒe ÆOþ :flÛ Ö0X rÙÆk žbE äÑ×'3 }Io5S 5É+Å ±•" !Ûo‚ Ó\l - 8ÔOÎù –7 -õ >eꨮ ×d‹P% °kú—Þ kPÈ &>½ Ë÷÷è îëÞ GnÍ’c y_·ò Ë7OZ (*v¨ z&ߌv Á¶Åò ;«3B ™¨7­ ÓÚÀˆÿ 8*ee ‡_û s °ën )Xs0 Â÷ ÁÇ áŽ[{] !*¸ &OĐ €_²€³ å7WP¯ Eø«“ Uк& k]üÊ5 Ed0Eo 1ú² 7ô’>” EÚ˜ *A„¶ E¥@àt )±(¸Ü E{ß… I ª‚ EõBQ5 iò EÛ ‰ Ž» E…Ãä ¶ÖÄh EÏÆŠÛ åk”œ  !zq* !&Kuñä !E xõ !dKů !…?"b !©¡ôÂã !Í%Ê EáÐy> !ú\„ɹ "Œì߸ "&¾Õ/2 "‘íF´ "D´×w "’®aÛd "’й±& "Ëçïƒ "Ðr­Âô "ÉÛÖó "í±£c` "#è×b #Sfida Attendant The new emperor has been chosen, but what's to become of Verus now?

At the whim of the emperor, he could be chased off from his current post at any time...

W-well I guess there's nothing someone like me can do sitting here worrying about it! Rambari, and my beloved Celsica...

It will be hard on this kingdom from here on with two of its most important people gone.

Lord Baelheit's actions continue to get more and more extreme. All right, I'll be here awaiting your return. From what I hear, this kingdom's monarch is quite the rascal.

If he's a child, that's not a problem, but if he's just an immature adult, that would be a bit...unfortunate. C-Celsica...! I was your greatest fan!

I-I can't see a thing through the tears! I can't possibly pilot the Sfida like this!

Sagi, I beg you! Go fulfill the wishes of Celsica's childhood friend!

Until that's taken care of, I just couldn't bear to leave this kingdom! Celsica Shall we go? Did they really choose the researcher behind promachination to be the new emperor?!

Depending on the Empire's actions, this could spark an all-out war. I-I hear that Rambari lost his life while protecting His Majesty...

It was a noble end for a noble man... Hmm, need to get a LITTLE lower... Huh?! Ah! I-I wasn't doing anything at all! Just s-standing watch! I'm standing watch! Have a good day, sir! The time has come to avenge Celsica!

Graah! We'll show those bloated imperials! M-My goddess is...! Celsica is...! I'll never forgive the Empire!! Ohh... Celsica... My goddess... Ack! Wuh-oh!! O-Of course I'm keeping watch! Ever vigilant, that's me!! The clouds are all a most unpropitious color these days. I hope it isn't a sign of foul things to come... The Empire's got some brass, picking a fight with this kingdom!

We'll fight them to the last man! They'll not soon forget the proud Knights of Diadem! You must be the guests from Mintaka. I hope you'll take some time to see our famous clouds. Wha-!! What IS that?! Such an enormous machina...floating in the air?! The sky above Alfard has gone an obsidian black of late. What are they building there now? I've heard that both Rambari and Celsica's were deaths befitting Knights of Diadem. Mmmm?! You're a persistent bugger to have talked to me this many times.

I suppose you won't leave me alone until I give you this. You got 5000G! That's all you're getting. Some things in this world just happen as they happen, no matter how much you worry about them.

I'm just going to keep on twirling, same as always. It's enough to get even me down. How dare the Empire come tromping through our nation like this! Mmmm?! You're pretty good to have made it all the way up here.

I'll give you the honor of seeing my dance up close! Consider yourself lucky! Whoooa! It's huuuge! What IS that?! A skyliner? It's really not all that different from usual. The sky over Alfard is always all black like that. I heard some big important person died! Hey, mister, is a war going to start? Yaaaay!! I love playing tag! Huff, huff...

Ruuun! Chaaase! Chaaase! Ruuun! Huff huff... Pant, heave... My eyes are too bad to see it from here! This is so lame! They say the sky looks weird over there! Hey, mister, do you see anything? They said we had to stop playing tag! We have to be quiet... We're playing tag!

But who's IT keeps changing! It's hard work remembering when to run and when to chase! The Empire keeps talking about pushing promachination further and further along!

I hear they burnt the forests of Sadal Suud to the ground! Just where will it all stop?! L-Lady Celsica! I did the relaxation exercises like you taught me!

Please! Tell me what to do next! Waaah! Right nooow...I'm doing this exercise...where I relaaax...every paaart...of my body.

I am sooo...cooomfortable right now... Aha ha...ha ha haaa... Inexcusable! After what the Empire has done, we can't just sit back and watch...

Hey, aren't you from the Empire, too?! Are you some kind of spy?! Your Majesty! Please...show us the way! Wow, look at him! Please, show me the way to those exalted heights! I'll become a knight and fight alongside everyone else!

It's unbearable just sitting by while the Empire has its way with our nation like this! We must not give in! The Empire shan't be allowed to persist in its atrocities!

Just wait and see, you imperial swine! You'll never underestimate the Knights of Diadem again! Dancing in a place like that must require tremendous skill. I couldn't do it.

Or should I say, I WOULDN'T do it... I-I-I-Imperial bastards! Create some sinister secret fortress, will they?! Let's go, dear! Oh, my. You haven't changed a bit from when you were in the Knights.

I suppose there's no point trying to talk you out of it. All right, let me go get out the swords... We've got to do something before the Empire's abuses get any more out of hand! I have to go help! How about we leave this one to the young folks, dear? Emotional support is important, too. Unacceptable! We simply can't allow the Empire to continue this rampage!

They've drawn a line in the sand, and it's up to all of us to take arms and cross it! Dear, let's sit tight for a while longer and see how things go.

If citizens like us take action on our own, we could matters with Alfard worse. Rambari is just too soft on King Ladekahn, don't you think? These days, he's practically running wild!

The previous king was always so dignified. It may have been a factor of his age, but he was truly regal. I like the king just the way he is! He's still so young, it suits him to be a little rambunctious. Rarf! Rarf!! Wh-whoever would have guessed Grandma and Grandpa used to be in the knights?!

Th-this is a scoop! Sh-shocking truths, exposed! I've got to tell the others! Grandma is always so level-headed and calm. I wonder why. Grandpa really seems to hate the Empire. I wonder how come. Hey, c'mon, I'm trying to hide, here! Go away! Th-this is a scoop! Sh-shocking truths, exposed! I've finally found something! Isn't there something a little more, oh I don't know, shocking? Some mind-blowing secret? Someone has to have a juicy secret! I'm not giving up until I've got my scoop! Reconnaissance time! Tee hee! There's nothing like a good stakeout! I-if Sir sets out for Alfard to avenge Lady Celsica, what'll I...

I-I've got to protect him! I-I've just got to! Oh, S-Sir... Please don't cry.

Lady Celsica may be gone, but I'm still here for you! S-Sir is just up ahead... I'm getting nervous already! I'm keeping a close watch here! The minute I see anyone suspicious, I'll be right on top of them! Our defenses are impenetrable! The Empire will never set foot in this city! All is well! Hup, two, three, four... ...She dumped me, and good.

At this point, my only hope is for a new love in a new place! But where will I go?! Huh?! You say this is the hot spot for new romance?! Really?!

I can't afford to wait. I've got to get ready to move! Wait for me, bride-to-be!! ...What are you getting at? This engraving bears the likeness of Diadem's previous king. Sagi Wow, he was a pretty buff guy. Do you suppose Ladekahn will grow up to look like this? This engraving bears the likeness of Diadem's previous king. Perhaps King Ladekahn looks similar. This tile has been accented with seashells which refract the light into a brilliant rainbow. Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Nothing, really How far do you want to go? 4010 Arrival in Diadem 4020 Following Celsica 1 4430 In Diadem, too On the Coliseum quest 1 After beating the Coliseum 0000 Revert to initial state I'm setting the SCE to 3580. I'm setting the SCE to 4010. I'm setting the SCE to 4420. I'm raising FLAG_KWZ_COLO_QUEST1. I'm raising FLAG_KWZ_COLO_CHAMPION1. I'll reset the initial state here (EV0000). The flags up right now are:

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_QUEST1

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_ELE1

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_ELE2

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_POTION

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_CHAMPION1

FLAG_KWZ_COLO_CHAMPION2

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä D„ód' éÅ‚Â –ŽðH ƒ$O" )ñ€ºL  ›£h \ŪM4 çÒÒüú ìźæ z., R@Ûù ç0ȯ G20ÁÇ êZ°ª cú É çŠš¹ ºUÆÞ§ çs%öµ Äx! ”]·# ë!k­ ç{Ä¥Û ºAU¸ !™(7 îÜ®á çÁÿžÛ ºY:wD ¨ zn ŸPžs˜ ç*Í! é{µÛÓ {á‰) ùd Ô} ç¦{àY ÖÙ‹4‡ ±ïÍ dåk ñ§ïm ~ñÅö ëeÊB æ [Õ ç͉ =¤O {uàÉ cu g çKSI ºqc.C r$rq ÁÆîª s¹¶R 6äÃ3 ™¶äsà ¼Ücÿn sQÈï Ë¡U1Ð “uz ZÑ`Õß ÀmOj ëró}¡ s¶©‘` ÕkÓÌd ™¡˜º, 茋Ì? 8 Knight of Diadem You! You're Sagi, right? Please, just a moment. I need to ask you something. You...You were there when Celsica died, were you not?

Did she... At the very end, was she suffering? Sagi What should we say to him, ? She died peacefully She suffered Celsica...died in peace. R-Really...? Really?

Oh, that's such a relief! I'm glad she wasn't in pain... ...... Celsica... She was in great pain... ......!

I...I see... So, she suffered... I'm sorry for suddenly springing a question like that on you.

I knew Celsica since boyhood.

She was always desperately trying to change...

She never once spoke about her life before she came to live here, so even I don't know the specifics.

There was something about her, though... It was as if she cursed the life she was born into.

Whenever the other kids teased her about being an orphan, she would just cry, bitter and angry...

She had that same look in her eyes the day she said she would become a knight.

What I wanted...was to become her family. But I never found the words to tell her... Ahh, forgive me. Actually, I stopped you because I had a favor to ask. What's that? Do you think you could help me find the Royal Crest of Diadem she always carried?

She never parted with it. Not once since the day she joined the Knights.

I'm sure it's still lying where she fell... I understand. I promise I'll bring Celsica's crest here to you. I hear that imperial troops are still holding the Cloudvents.

Please be careful. Thank you! Sagi, thank you. I can promise on behalf of everyone that Rambari and Celsica will not be forgotten. Celsica always kept the Royal Crest of Diadem close. Please, find it for me. Did we have anything to deliver here? Is this—!

Is this C-Celsica's blood? So much... Enough to stain her crest crimson... Thank you, Sagi. We will never forget what happened.

No one among us will ever forget Celsica or Rambari... I'm not sure what to offer you in return... Please, take these. I was holding them for Celsica. Obtained a Magnus Mixer! Sword of Tears I feel as if your journey will determine all our fates...

I'll be watching over you from here.

I hope I'll see you again, Sagi. Is this—!

...It looks similar, but this isn't hers.

I'm sure her crest is still lying where she fell. Good luck, and I'm sorry... Celsica always kept the Royal Crest of Diadem close.

I'm sure it's still lying where she fell...

Please, find it for me! To think the Empire was hiding away the power to construct such a thing! I'm still in shock... I've heard talk that the Empire is constructing some sort of enormous machina!

When are we ever going to act if not now?! I plan on confronting the Empire, even if I have to do it alone! Celsica has... She's...! What a tragedy...

Augh! What a damned waste! This is Castle Elnath. Things may be a tad hectic within. Please understand. I say we retaliate!

But King Ladekahn has forbidden citizens from lashing out at the Empire, saying that the time isn't yet right. I-Is it really true that Celsica and Rambari have been killed?!

I-I can't believe it! Damn you, Alfard! You'll regret making an enemy of the Kingdom of Knights!! Lots of people within the castle are busy training to become stronger.

They're doing what they can for their kingdom... I hope you'll forgive the noise. I'm going to the Empire with you, Sir!

Oh, how I wish I had the guts to say it! Ahh! Ohh! Sir, please don't cry! Ahh, even those tears are beautiful! Ahh, Sir is looking... I always get so nervous... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä =uÛSê T«8 p©ÖKÌ å™äi d›Œ} ºëi©j ÿ÷>ÍL gø‘ ,p+¢ ‹Gàl 0tÕo  è× ְš&Á §Šøß Aä3± Ú¾§e  mÄ cNE¶š Ú:ójŒ ‘ì@ ?Fa O ðû×B¸ ~5ãòã Éïp ï+ ×é ŸÝ¸a˜ ;—²Ÿ ØÚ)Ík ¦ÌÇ{& ±%3ä ¦ªÃv† ätN$À :zê § ?–Ñ ¦©„Ô$ bž¨Pï ïLg¡ ¦‡¦h +~îòf :ýØ!y ^ߧ^ ¦ ¤|\ žâ^ ¦Û#} lÉ»K¤ àcjèH ¢‡°<æ Vr‰wg NGˆâ Øó› ᶺŒ >WE6T ­n2J ÛxºÓ @å)˜ñ ;»Ò⠸߶ è$/¿ :í¥= &-b† SC{ᘠ¥Grandpa used to be a Knight of Diadem? Wait, Grandma TOO?!

Awesome!! I've got to give them my support! I-Is Grandpa really planning on going into battle?!

Let's all pray Grandma is able to talk him out of it... Is Grandpa seriously talking about fighting the Empire?

He's in bed with back pain all the time. There's just no way. Just how long are Grandma and Grandpa going to keep arguing? Get over it, already! Grrrrgh! I just don't get it! I don't understand you young folks! It looks like this business with the Empire has people reacting. The passion of youth is formidable! When I sit here watching the fish, I realize just how insignificant all our worries really are.

There's a nice breeze blowing today. Why waste time worrying about things you can't change? I-I-I-I'm going to tell her how I feel!

Nobody can stop me! Grrah!! Damn it! Everyone else is off fighting, I can't just stick around here!

I want to do some damage, too! Nobody can stop me! It's true that sitting by the water's edge calms a person, but...

Well, I still want to do some damage! Call it the headiness of youth! Yaaay! Yaaay! This is fun! Everyone's all excited! Me toooo! I'm gonna fight the Empire too! Lookit! There's lots of fish! Wonder if I could catch one! The Empire is supposedly busy constructing something incredible!

But what? What could it be?! Are they reanimating dragons or something? What?! Ahhhh! Our dear, sweet Lady Celsica! Ahh, Lady Celsica!

I'll fill your shoes someday! It's the goal of every girl in Diadem! So they say the new Emperor of Alfard is the man behind promachination!

Wh-what do you suppose he'll do now?! Just what's going on here?! I hear both Celsica AND Rambari have been killed?!

The king says we mustn't make any hasty decisions, but how can he expect us to just sit here?! My son is a knight, but... Well, there's all this talk of Alfard starting a war now.

He's all for it, but I can't say I want him to get wrapped up in such violence. The Empire really seem serious about promachinating the entire world.

Don't make me laugh! How can they think we'll just lay down and let them do as they please here?! So I hear the king has dispatched the knights to take back the Cloudvents!

We civilians have to do what we can here to support them! Unacceptable! I'm afraid I simply can't just sit around waiting!

It's obvious the Empire is plotting something! I want to go fight! I volunteered for the Cloudvent liberation campaign, too, but...

I was told my post as watchman here took priority.

I understand how important maintaining security here is...but! I want to go fight! Grrah!! As Knights of Diadem, it's part of our duty to constantly train and improve ourselves, body and soul!

I'm high-stepping all the way as I go around the town on patrol! It's in times like these that it's most crucial to protect the points of entry!

One never knows where an imperial spy could come sneaking through! I heard Nashira was being held by imperial forces!

There's no guarantee they won't be coming here next! We've got to secure the city! No loitering! Welcome to Diadem!

Hmm? You came here by way of the port? Oh, details. Let me welcome you all the same.

The only folks who ever pass through here are locals, so to be honest, I'm just bored. Celeb Lady Aaaah! Fabulous! You're just fabulous, darling! Aaaaah! That's Azha's exclusive eau de mouche! D-Did you bring that for me? Sagi Did we have something to give her? Yes! YESSS! This is the stuff, oh, ohhh, this sweet aroma!!

It's sooo good! Amazing! Splendid!! Aaaah!!!

Here, have this in return! You're just fabulous, darling! Muah! Sedna Flower Bed Aieeeee!! What IS this? What are you thinking?! Well, you see, this rockfly is used to make eau de mouche... What possible reason could you have for brandishing such FILTH unless you meant to insult me?!

Who told you I wanted you to bring me some BUG?!

You're disgusting, darling! Lowest of the low! Aaaah! I can't relax! I just can't feel comfortable!

Without that aroma, I just can't seem to unwind!

Aaaah! You there! Do you know about the eau de mouche found exclusively in Azha?

Without that sweet bouquet around me, I just get so irritable!

Please! You simply MUST bring me some, darling! Quickly! I'm seriously entreating you here! S-so Grandma and Grandpa met back when they were both in the Knights of Diadem!

And now they're gearing up to take up arms and set out to battle again! What a shock! I'm flabbergasted! It's really starting to sound like Grandpa is actually planning on going to fight...

So long as Grandma is still trying to talk him out of it, there's still hope, though. Grandpa's started talking about going to fight the Empire! And Grandma's trying to stop him!

I don't think there's any chance he'll really go, but still, I thought I'd better tell you! Emergency report! They're still locked in argument!

Maybe it's about time we thought of a way to break it up! Th-this is a scoop! Sh-shocking truths, exposed! I've finally found something! Isn't there something a little more, oh I don't know, shocking? Some mind-blowing secret? First recon, then reporting! Someone has to have a juicy secret! I'm not giving up until I've got my scoop! Reconnaissance time! Tee hee! This is fun! I'm keeping a close watch here! The minute I see anyone suspicious, I'll be right on top of them! Our defenses are impenetrable! The Empire will never set foot in this city! All is well! Hup, two, three, four... A bunnycat is hopping around under the tree. A pair of bunnycats are playing happily beneath this tree. I wonder if these little guys are strays. This iron lamppost has been polished to a sparkle. It appears to be quite new. These streetlamps are brand new. Don't even THINK about doing any graffiti. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %jAZÚ äžbß ‰‹Sé C}Wؘ JÉ(¢Ë ý§£ yÜB­ C] ŽŽ S­ò€ Z® ç—­íÚ šzt§ rYü Cp%2N o!Ü/ CêaÆQ aëƒ Ú at6zè CÑ’ìà (íEµk Ç(ÿG çø³ê{ Ccåk ᣻¨ SNÙÊ¥ s XC ¦kù‰ƒ «+= ý¡ E—ø\« _U¦l •¼w[ ÝkŒþ ã:Þ ¦Ôÿ†= e §ð 6Granny Hmmm, what sort of sweets should I bake today?

It's such a pleasure baking for people who appreciate it!

Although my son has me a bit worried...

He said something about investing money on the side, without telling his wife...

He made me swear to secrecy, but I still can't help but worry. Friend Goodness... But you don't hate her, do you? Of course not! Don't be silly!

I love my granddaughter, and...well, I try to get along with my daughter-in-law, too.

You know how long I've been living alone. I think I'm just starting to feel lonely... I understand. Every grandparent loves their grandchildren, and...

Well, your daughter-in-law is a charming sort of person, in her own way. Yes, she really is! But for some reason, whenever I see her face, I just start to preach!

It's far too late to start over with her, but... Oh, I'm a terrible mother-in-law. My little angel of a granddaughter is just past that door...

But the daughter-in-law from hell has it out for me, and she won't let me spend time with her.

Who does she think she is? Honestly... I hear her daughter-in-law has started coming over to visit recently.

It's wonderful to see that things have gotten so lively there. I can finally rest easy. Goodness... But you get along all right with her in general, don't you? Well, of course! I love my granddaughter, and... Well, I try to get along with my daughter-in-law, too.

You know how long I've been living alone. I think I'm just starting to feel lonely... Of course you do. Every grandparent loves their grandchildren, and...

Well, your daughter-in-law is a charming sort of person, in her own way. Of course you want to get along. Trouble with the daughter-in-law! How sad...

I hope they can learn to get along with one another soon... Wuff wuff! Wuff wuffle wuff! Cosmetics have been lined up here all in a row. Sagi Look at all this... How do people remember what order to put this stuff on in? This ornamental plate shows a portrait of a small child, and a date. Magnus Pack Coupon The hearth has been blocked off by a safety grate. The room is festooned with pictures charting a young child's growth. Milly Oh, how darling. , was Sagi ever this cute? H-Hey come on, cut that out! Interesting-looking books have been set out here...but there's no time to read them now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &RCBÏ ²ÄRe çÞ<7 ñ†’3– ö¥y r: "­Á Ö{ßæ ì¨jU ñ&oð z‚ïx ž(­ œj' rÓU $ïp> ..Ê eiþÕ þ«òE ‹oJý Ïèi3Ç "N®Î) )‡E "ŸõWR XöÓ˜ "ùbá &ã• Í.O½¨ æQ–‡k ñV LÑ­&£ ˜ ?¿ õ¬ß\û SíXSë ¤7€9 bK ( [¯)E `q%÷Ž †’ì- ¨Young Mother Sorry about before, asking you for such a weird favor...

I listened to that magnus.

What do you know, she was just talking to a friend about her worries! Worries about me, no less!!

After hearing that, it was kind of impossible to stay mad...

We're lucky to have the whole family together like this. I realized we need to work harder to get along.

Thanks for reminding me of that. We'll make things better, one step at a time from here on. Thank you. Sagi Did we have anything to deliver here? Huh? Another secret? About my husband, this time?!

Hehe... Investing money without telling me, eh...

Thank you SO much for this little tidbit. I'll have to hear ALL about it later. Hehehehe... If you hear that hag spill any secrets, store them in a magnus and bring them to me, would you?

Don't let me down, OK? Did we have anything to give her? So, this is it, finally! Proof that she's bad-mouthing me behind my back!

I owe you one! Take this as a little thank-you. Fate's Cordial Ours is a trans-generational household!

They're all the rage in the city these days! We're so in vogue!

...But really, I can't stand my witch of a mother-in-law living on the other side of that door.

Some days I want to just nail the blasted door shut! Ugh.

And now I hear she's bad-mouthing me behind my back!

This is just too much! I'm getting proof, then I'm going to shove it in her face!

If you hear that hag spill any secrets, store them in a magnus and bring them to me, would you?

Don't let me down! The last few days, I've gotten to play at Grandma's house a lot!

The cookies she bakes are aaawesome!

I think Mom really likes them, too! My grandma's house is just through that door!

As soon as I open it, though, Mom comes and slams it shut again... I wonder how come. Yay, cookies! I love sweets!

I love Grandma, too, and Mom! Whoa! Too much tag! Tee hee, whee, I'm dizzy! Now I'm feeling all light-headed! Father I-I still don't understand how, but the money I invested has been returned!

It seems the entrant I sponsored never made it to the Coliseum...

It's all kind of mysterious, but at least now my wife won't kill me! Oh, what a relief! I invested money sponsoring a Coliseum entrant, but I haven't heard anything from my entrant at all...

Nobody has heard of him at the Coliseum, either... C-could this be fraud? Did I get scammed?!

Ahh! This is terrible! My wife is going to KILL me! I decided to sponsor a Coliseum entrant without telling my wife...

She'd probably get mad if she found out, but this is every man's dream! I-I had no choice! Squ-squ-squ...squeak. Heavenfall Insects crawl about on the underside of these leaves. The leaves are ridden with holes. Mountains and dales provide the backdrop for this happy family portrait. Marianne, Peachy, Claude, Sally, Dizzy... All of these pots have been labeled with names. This cup of Diadem tea has been filled with cream. Its sweet, tart taste is indescribable. The mellow scent of rose petals gently envelops the space around this window. Hiking through Nunki's woods... The family, at Lake Botein... This is a family vacation album. This oil painting depicts a smiling girl, poised before an unfamiliar background. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä dL+gY ™Næ '©¶ g=qI Øl<¼€ dL½R ~ª¼‚D ¨Œò| Œmx_ ô6· =™õ® n˜É šé{pç Håƒi øCp” ÈZÆ s跁 ãýxåŠ [MaV #R@9 ØCcå £*¸(— ÍAŸ3 Ò©!H ggû¤ JÉÈ; 3p7 zyý•M Í- ç±  µ ‹¢ \ø@ª Íã@,« Ï¦Ç«× ì„îU Ú¬^ 3†©å N%M ¡í¦ 7¼fô2 ÍB Œ¿ ßy,hÌ ?Ω Š±×â À1U ºXûʈ ÍcØ/ ùqx˜ ÑÃGw ßb „¬Â øÓêÜ M~Î ´¾AÊ| ]Èá Á·£‚Ø ïWŒé£ õ¤ ‹4 zK¶[ ïvâ|É ùe/0 ,4ZŠ u9?Ë  Bƒz P>$ðÁ Ídpðv óÿåž2 cÏ 1 HÛ™º ïÄ`õ[ ù¬Oæ 7N-þ Ώø® çæ5‡ š¢²ˆ —fÉ^ ž :‚ òÁ‘ OŸXªm ÍÙ:õ ·µ< Õ!ôKV ÚrÃýÜ  Ñ,Š  ®Nc 8‚Ã5N =ÉÕuÛ u hl Í ô“: ²º _ óS¶ ïü9˜ ;.Ì  r’‹ ™œêL  Åûƒ  ÍùÇ‚® VÅË ·¬q‰Ô öDoctor S-Sagi! You... You really won!

Congratulations! And thank you!

You should have seen the joy on Elle's face when the fireworks went up!

I wish you could have been there, too, Sagi... Sagi! You've finally made it all the way to Rank 5!

I know a fair bit about the Coliseum, and even I don't know of anyone in the last few years to get that far! And to think you've come this far in so little time! It's truly an amazing feat!

Lance and Elle are both eagerly looking forward to you winning the championship.

And I'm behind you, too! It's just a little farther, now... You can do it! Rank 4 already, Sagi? Most impressive!

Elle's face has been lit up for days. I'm sure it's thanks to all the talk of your successes floating around! Sagi, do you really intend to fulfill your promise with Elle? At first I was more than a bit skeptical...

I've heard that many entrants at the Coliseum are all bark and no bite.

But to see you come this far...you're the real deal. I'm expecting great things from you, Sagi! Ah, yes, the young man from the other day! So, you've made it to Rank 2! Congratulations! Hmm? Was there something else? I'm quite sure I've given you the medicine you asked for... Back to the matter at hand, I suppose as a Coliseum entrant, you're here for the medicine, correct?

I received word from the Coliseum a short while ago. These are they. Please see them safely there. Fast-Acting Panacea This is a clinic. Please be respectful of the patients. Elle Sagi! I'll be rooting for you from here!

You know if you cut any corners or lose a match, you'll have me to answer to! Sagi...!

Congratulations, Champ! Sagi Thank you. I couldn't have done it without your support, Elle. Wh-what are you talking about?! Being charming doesn't suit you, Sagi, don't embarrass me... Sagi, I'm sure you've got hordes of girls screaming for you, but...

But I was your first fan. You'd better look out for me, you got it? I got it. No matter what happens to me, I'll never forget what you've done for me, Sagi!

So in return, you can't forget your first fan.

...You got it? If you get it, promise me! I got it. I promise, I'll never forget about you, Elle. I'm not kidding here! It's a promise! You'd better not forget... Sagi, are you OK? I heard everything from Grandpa!

That guy must just have been jealous because you're so strong!

What a meanie! Where does he get off threatening my Sagi! You can't let someone like that get you down! Sagi, I heard all about the last match! They said it was a doozy!

You've got the face of a chump, but you're actually really strong, aren't you? What a shock! D-do I really look that goofy...? Wh-what, you're already at Rank 3? It'll take more than that to surprise me, though!

You've got a long way to go before that championship you promised me! Keep it up, Sagi! Huh? Who are you, mister? Dr. Jigzek! You've got a visitor! ... J-just teasing! I'm just teasing! Don't look so down, Sagi.

You've moved up to Rank 2, right? But don't get cocky! There are plenty of others at that level!

It's going to take more than that to prove your strength! Keep it up, Sagi! Sagi, I'm counting on you! I'm expecting reeeally great things from you, OK?

If you start slacking off because you think it's just a promise with some little kid, I'll crush you! Coo, coo! Who are you, mister? Some kind of stalker? Lance Sagi, congratulations on winning the championship!

And thank you. I really haven't the words to describe how grateful I am. You see, Elle is actually...

No, forget I said anything. We'll be watching over you from here. Thank you again, Sagi. Sagi, I'm pleased to see you've managed to progress in rank without any trouble.

I'm sorry to have kept this from you. Elle is my granddaughter. My daughter...her mother died in childbirth.

I owe you one for what happened in Nunki. That was quite a show.

I heard Elle had gotten a promise from a rookie Coliseum entrant that he'd become the next Champion.

I just had to come out and see what sort of person it was for myself.

I'm sure you'll make good on your promise. I believe in you, Sagi. Sickly Brother My big sister works for the Empire! Pretty cool, huh? I heard where my sister lives, these glowing mushrooms grow on people's beds!

Isn't that crazy? I wish I could see what those mushrooms looked like, too! Did we have anything to deliver here? Whoooa!! This mushroom really is glowing!

It's all prickly from the static! I wonder what it'd feel like to sleep on a bed covered with these?

Thanks, mister! I've got to write my sister about this! Nurse Cap Life Talisman Hey, guess what! I got a letter from my sister!

I heard where my sister lives, mushrooms grow on people's beds!

Not only that, but the mushrooms actually glow!

Isn't that crazy? I wish I could see what those mushrooms looked like, too! I-I haven't gotten any letters from my sister in a long time.

I got a letter saying that she'd been in an accident at work, but that has to be wrong. It's a lie, right?! My big sister says she'll get some time off from work soon!

She says we might even be able to live together then! I'm sooo excited! My big sister said something about being inside a great big tree now!

I wonder what it's like inside a tree? I'm so curious! Leah Gimme something! C'mon, gimme, gimmeee! Aquila Don't mind her— Harrrungh murr kwaghoah! Kaya You were nice just to drop b— Rorrphm, garfarfoooth! Influenza Brothers Pending addition to the scenario list. Hold up, . We still haven't gotten that medicine yet. Sagi, aren't you forgetting something? Perhaps intended as a gift for one of the patients, this bouquet is a bit on the extravagant side. Magnus Pack Coupon This patient's chart is open here, but its contents are so riddled with jargon, it's totally unintelligible. Disinfectants and other medical supplies have been neatly organized here. I always wind up gagging when they stick that metal spatula thing in the back of your throat. Dense books on medical theory and practice line this shelf. You can see the Coliseum from this window. Talk about great seats. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `C^Í mm¡Ö Š Î} %]ÑÚ —ÝŠõ ­¯€.1 ¹ÓËQ ÍB.Å­ ÙÚ¯: f¡Á’ ¢n= µ Ñ(G;ª Öï†g„  ÂBù 7Å°s ҏ`½ ] ¹Ë „ ø à³] Ñè’:| ÖÀ<(©  _0æÚ 7Mç‡ ªYcÅ ÔžØ . Ù ¤úÙ ÑÉæʧ Ö¢¶  µØ+1 7e =„Ò {zF· ÉÁWH ›êÐzo ì}Ls# 4Cé‚’ mó'„ ŸÍ¿Kò ¯+´Ö' ŸL]~ Ë8¯î" ŸÃþ^ Í|¸ØÏ ŸÊÖŠ Ÿk•Û ŸÞy y “ê5 Ÿ5Ûž´ : ã ³ ŸíÖ¾  WJ‡a ÍË»ë Ùì$¦` ŸK+d ¿Î…'l ŸÔtÅ6 kä‘^ Ÿ>dë ywk5 Ÿ?Ïw› :ªòdÔ Ÿ®ŸJ¸ dzô ÑåÈ} ˆÞp½ Ÿ N¦ ´`( Ñ-±5 qŸyg Ìôí^ã !J58# jJ Àé q  vPx mvo3 ô °0Ô ]½ òé õþ¹Ú ¼5rŒ< O±6¥ü è`çn ¨ £i~ B‰ u¨ û9ý?ž ¦¹õ®u Èh®”ˆ ø´]› !óäʲ !Úä !|ÿo[= !ÕÂ1Dh "%¿-â6 "+ÄãÎp "ã*cj* #?Âöuå #…Singing Man Whoooa! To think such an angel would come to the side of a man like meee!

Whoooa! It's like a dreeeam! I just can't belieeeve it! What amazing love! It has to be love! She's finally seen my passion!

You're my, and her cupid! Our cupid of looove!

And it was all possible because of my sooong! And I guess maybe you helped a little toooo!

So please take thiiis! As a symbol of our looove! High Potion Defense Ward Mature Girl This guy's singing could kill a deaf man, and he's a total imbecile, but at least I know I can trust him.

I have no doubt he'll always love me. That's enough to let me look past all the rest. Ahh, you've delivered my song, haven't you, my little cupid of looove!

This love will survive, I just know it! We've got you in our cooorner!

Ohhh, hear my sooong!

I'd cast aside my body for you! I'm a butterfly! A butterfly reborn for yooou!

This is mooore... Than just a dreeeam!

I never knew flying could be so eeeasy, or that walking on air... could feel this gooood!

Once again, I beseech you! Bring this sooong...to my beloooved!

Ahh, flyyy to her siiide! Oh, my disembodied looove! Sagi , think we should store this song as magnus? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the Terrible Song. Pant, pant...

That'll do it, right? That'll show her how I feel! ...Hopefully.

I just can't help get the feeling there's not enough oomph.

Will it be enough to get the depth of my pain across to her as it stands now?

I'm not convinced! I'm not convinced at all!

I'll keep on singing until my feelings get across, no matter how long it takes. Bring my song to her, please! I stiiill just can't forget about that giiirl!

Ohhh, hear my sooong!

I'd frolic through the fields for you! Oh, beautiful butterfly! Is this...a dream?

Are you heading off somewhere? Don't rush me! I'm sleepy here, Ms. Butterflyyy!

Once again, I beseech you! Bring this sooong...to my beloooved!

This time, I just know... I know things will turn out riiight!

Ahh, flyyy to her siiide! Oh, my slightly demented looove! I tried REALLY hard this time! I did! And it's perfect! ...Hopefully.

But I still feel like it's... It's lacking oomph.

I'm not convinced! I'm not convinced at all!

I'll keep on singing until my feelings get across, no matter how long it takes. Bring my song to her, please! Ahh, you're my cupid of looove from befooore!

I stiiill just can't forget about that giiirl!

Ohhh, hear my sooong!

I'd frolic through the fields for you! Oh, beautiful butterfly! Is this...a dream?

Are you heading off somewhere? Don't rush me! I'm sleepy here, Ms. Butterflyyy!

Once again, I beseech you! Bring this sooong...to my beloooved!

This time, I just know... I know things will turn out riiight!

Ahh, flyyy to her siiide! Oh, my slightly demented looove! Pant, pant...

I tried REALLY hard this time! I did! And it's perfect! ...Hopefully.

But I still feel like it's... It's lacking oomph.

Will it be enough to get my pain across to her as it stands now?

I'm not convinced! I'm not convinced at all!

I'll keep on singing until my feelings get across, no matter how long it takes. Bring my song to her, please! Ohhh, hear my sooong! This is a buuug!

Please let Kawazoe knooow! Aww, no fair! It all worked out?! I wanted to hear more weird songs! Aha ha ha ha! Something came out of him! What a riot! Aha ha ha ha! He just passed out! What a riot! Frightened Girl Wh-what gives? Is this guy really THAT desperate?! His sappy-sweet songs make me sick!

He MUST be joking! My hideous chills are off the charts!

I'm in bodily danger from this maniac! My chastity is at risk!

I've got to run! I've got to get the heck out of here!! Wh-What a saccharine song! Did he think I'd be happy to hear this sappy tripe?!

It's not that I don't enjoy sweet songs, but this is just...ugh! Ugh, just him singing it makes it gross!

I-I can't take it! My hideous chill is worsening! I-I can't say I'm thrilled to have him sing a sweet song for me! It puts me in a very awkward spot!

I feel all wishy-washy and...and on the fence! My hideous chills are back where they started! I-I can't say I'm thrilled to have him sing a heartbreaking song for me! It puts me in a very awkward spot!

I feel all wishy-washy and...and on the fence! My hideous chills are back where they started! I-I feel those hideous chills coming back! It must have been listening to that sweet song!

I couldn't care less about a guy like him—and yet I swear the chills are coming back! Why would you think I'd want to listen to this?! I don't want any heartbreaking songs!

I think I've stopped caring! My chills are slightly better. I have one less chill than before! That's one somber song. So what?

I really just TOTALLY don't care. In fact, I think apathy has cured my hideous chills!

Heartbreaking songs won't win ME over. So there. It's not that I don't enjoy sweet songs, but this is just...ugh! Ugh, just him singing it makes it gross!

I-I can't take it! My hideous chill is worsening! I've got these hideous chills! What is it? What could it be?

That stalker guy is still in Azha, he has to be! I'm just overreacting.

There's no way that sweet song can get to me here!! My hideous chills aren't as bad. It must have been listening to that heartbreaking song.

It's taken my mind off of that guy. My hideous chills are no more! It must have been listening to that heartbreaking song.

Personally, I'm happy—but you probably don't want things to end like this. Right? Right?? Weren't we supposed to bring her something? What IS this?! This...This sorry excuse for a song! I can feel my rage rising like bile!

What does he hope to accomplish by subjecting me to a song this awful? That scummy cretin! Hmm, looks like it's not going to work as-is. Think we could spice it up a bit somehow? I heard Sir Rambari fought like the noble knight he was, right to the bitter end! He was a source of pride for everyone in this kingdom! We can't allow the Empire free reign, for his sake! Right! There's got to be something we can do! M-My poor Sir Rambari! I can't believe it! I'll never forgive the Empire! Gibari has been sent home to Nashira. The king is talking about launching a counterstrike... But what about the giant machina holed up inside the Cloudvents?!

Rumor has it, Sir Rambari lost his life trying to fight it! Sir Rambari is the bunnycat's meow! Rising from a fisherman to a knight, it's the common man's dream! Yes, but I liked him better as a fisherman.

I got to watch his manly pole-handling and the way he cheered everyone on from up close every day. There's something about seeing him command the Knights of Diadem now, though, that's just electric.

He seems to have his hands full with the King, but it's charming to see him so flustered. The king has grown up so much in such a brief period...

He's even started to exude a regal aura about him. Genetics are an amazing thing. So, I hear Gibari was sent back to Nashira.

I can understand where the king is coming from, but do you suppose Gibari will accept his decision? All the ladies in the house are gaga for Sir Rambari. You wouldn't believe how they squawk.

I'm more worried about this friendship his son Gibari has with His Majesty the young king. Gibari isn't the type of man to rot away in that tiny village!

I know in my heart that the day will come when he rises up again to aid the King! I spotted Gibari on his way back to Nashira while I was walking along the Cloud Passage.

I couldn't say for sure 'cause he was so far away, but it looked like he was crying... I've played with King Kahn a bunch of times, whenever he'd sneak away from Sir Rambari!

When you put Kahn's brains with Gibari's brawn, there's no stopping them! Grrrrr...!

Rrow wow wow! The singing lovers? I cleared all the flags. You got blank magnus! Middle Potion These roses are blood red. Perhaps this person was given one for every year in their age. A mountain of cosmetics and beauty products lie behind this door. Careful closing it! Gossip magazines have been stacked here. The missus must enjoy reading them. Milly "Greythorne Witnesses Terror!" "Ice Witches: an Eyewitness Account!"

"Friendship Below the Taintclouds"?

Each one is shadier than the next, but I am a bit interested... This stylish glass has been filled with mountain apple juice, a favorite among children. A sturdy grate makes this hearth a safer place for small children. A book labeled "Lose Weight Fast: the Mountain Apple Vinegar Diet" is mixed in with these study guides. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Á‘í |΂S >•IÉ ò‹d„ _ÉIÕ² »öä ¡튨 '!õ îË6Á í[1˜ ’F0~] ‰û, èuâƒè ¾É3( u;0  u~AÇ ¿rÝ z ™cÏ> mÊç ­  ’T+ ž®ã?• B–WPÉ éÜ‚ KÏ7, \Watchman Astounding! I've never seen the likes of it before... Is Azha all right, I wonder? A man-made island... So, this is the extent of Alfard's power. Look at the sky! I've never seen it that color before... I'm worried about my hometown, Azha. Two knights have been killed, and the sky above Alfard has turned jet black...

I feel like more terrible things are about to happen... Please protect Diadem, her innocent people, and we knights, her proud guardians... Many of my fellow knights have gone to battle in the Cloudvents.

Is there nothing I can do but stay here and pray for their safety? Hmm... Standing here staring at the sky makes me think of my hometown. This is Castle Elnath's private port. Commoners are asked to use the port in Sheliak. ...Is it just me?! ...Or has part of the sky! ...Turned pitch black?! ...Earlier they brought! ...Someone through here! ...Covered in blood!

...What in the world! ...Could've happened! ...To him?! ...You can see all! ...Of Sheliak! ...From up here!

...But this balustrade! ...Is a little too high! ...For me! I hear that machina arma is gone from the Cloudvents!

Rumor has it that an agent of the Empire defeated it. I guess that means the Empire's in chaos, too? So that giant machina arma is still lurking about in the Cloudvents, huh?

The knights were deployed, but after taking a second beating, they pulled back out. R-Rambari! Those imperial fiends... Unforgivable! They'll rue crossing the Kingdom of Knights! Lady Celsica was appointed the Knights' current leader by Rambari's recommendation.

For a while, her promotion was met with a good deal of whispers and aspersions,

but now all you hear are peoples' remarks at how keen Rambari's eyes were to have chosen her. Now and then Diadem's clouds part to reveal an endless crystal sky. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä mðÌÄ” ‚¬Ò ‘à_R _–º— dS*§å Ñ öŠ p†¦É _ŸÑ”ä Äè¤( ÌBZk ÌöVg× ùzóa _º±*› ;Í+Y *YÂK zX _§5Ç !;îô ÌÕQ Ìßíf· ùwÅ”8 _l¡H ;Ô˜f é8HÑ  ª­¿ü lÈø /퍛 _‘¯Ù ÓìK³ì ~3+ Aƒu _j: N zolïô TÝÄ› ¬­¹Ö 3\úµ á6ÍØ ¿í%œ Ôvu 0Lªy¬ NKím Êyaº æ\˧ Yt+¾ë ŒÏì‘ ÿ´º:“ I€¹¦ yЇèÁ .å_W 5{kÄ ±U2xg ¹³äh‘ â´çÚ ~.²ÐÒ +?KKj ïqÎø #;¤ã jß3o] øAk£ Ÿ!¿›  ì`éYÜ Añ1ø† _f-Ó' ‘o : _ËxÚz ·U¬n _ó^sF ‘« _îÁŠY ·9,D 9Ä*K _HTt wŸø¦Z ±#ÓÂ5 À;™x Ë–iÃU ÚUüØ ßJØTñ ê¹ þ† êÊãÐ À•K 'ï"| À{M¼‰ 2æ÷ Ú¾Þød @r´| ÚZj%5 q6ý‚ ÀW‹Mù '‘/? ÀYDµÇ ”vo Ú4äÅR ­Ú‚é$ À ý& ”6©R Ú©ÖS' ­ˆP ÀÝ» Òý‰~ ÚS³8 Îc¥’ Àµ0þŽ Òä"# Ú_¿ï …ñXo À¿( 2 ¤°l Ú挮¨ @Ladekahn Hey, Gib! Being king is actually pretty fun. You want to try your hand at helping? Sagi Squeak?! Haha, just kidding. You're so gullible, Gib.

You here for that book again? Squeak? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Greythorne Storybook! Squ-squeak...

(You don't have any blank magnus free.) Oh, it's just you... Sigh.

Heh, I talked big in front of the others, but the truth is, I wish I could still play more.

To think the plan to go see Nashira's catch ended like this...

All right! As of today, you're officially Gib! It's my best friend's name. You feel pretty special now?

Umm, here... I always used to read him this book. ...I've got no use for it now. Squeak? I still have the mirror, safe and sound. Thanks, Sagi.

Gib seems to think I'm mad at him for losing it...

But it's not like that. I hope he'll understand someday. I trust he will...

Hey, Sagi. If you're in the neighborhood of Nashira, would you check up on him for me? Ahh, Sagi! Thanks for coming. I'd been wanting to thank you for a while.

Gib returned the royal mirror to me. You were the one who got it back to him, weren't you?

Silly Gib was so happy to give it back, he made a huge scene.

But I think he misunderstood. It's not like I removed him from the knighthood because of the mirror...

I hope he'll understand that someday. I trust he will... Now that I think of it, we're still holding on to the royal mirror. Shall we give it back to Ladekahn? Huh? That's the royal mirror! So you had it... Yes, I found it at the Lesser Celestial River. I see... Then that means Gib...

My mother gave this to me. I'm glad to have it back!

I loaned this to Gib because I trust him so much.

I even forgave him when he lost it. I don't think I could've done that for someone else...

I'm sorry. I was just thinking out loud...

In any case! I'm happy to see it again. Thank you, Sagi. If this line appears, it means you haven't returned the mirror to Ladekahn or Gibari,

yet the player doesn't have it, either. It's a bug, please let Kawazoe know. It appears I'd underestimated Baelheit's power.

A floating continent, engineered by the hands of men... Leave it to you to beat that machina arma, Sagi! Now the Cloudvents will be safe again.

Allow me to thank you on behalf of the nation of Diadem. And a new emperor is born...

I've received intelligence reports that a giant machina is under construction. We haven't time to waste. We're doing our best here. We can't let promachination go unchallenged...

And Uncle Ram and Celsica... I can't dishonor their memory by just sitting around. Diadem will lend its support in opposing Baelheit. Please convey that message to Verus.

I pray for your success. The exit on the right at the back of the audience chamber will take you to the Cloudvents.

We'll be right behind you. I refuse to let this affront to Diadem go unanswered. Gibari Those imperial bastards! How dare they mess with the Knights of Diadem!

They'll regret the day they set foot here! Rambari The king must learn his proper place! Greythorne, would you ease the King's mind?

After losing Rambari and Celsica, and distancing himself from Gibari, he's not been his jovial self... ...It's wonderful to see him become such a noble King, but...

I can't help but think that it's important to a child of his years to run around and explore as well. King Ladekahn is playing the stoic, but his loneliness shows through despite his efforts.

Though he's fulfilling his duties admirably, he's still just a boy of twelve. It's truly a pity. This is the audience chamber. Mind your manners. Sigh... You look like you haven't a care in the world. I'm jealous. I hear imperial soldiers have invaded even the Celestial Tree in Anuenue!

We cannot allow these senselessly brutal acts to continue. Rambari and Celsica are gone... Even Gibari has returned to Nashira.

We're the only ones left by His Majesty's side. We've got to do our best to support him! This is Castle Elnath's audience chamber. Please try not to loiter about. King Ladekahn is at sword practice now...or so I'd very much like to think. His Majesty the King is currently practicing the sword in the training yard. , let's talk to King Ladekahn. Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(I think we were just told that if we go any farther than this we won't be able to go back again) This breathtaking throne was modeled after a rising flame. Hmm? There's something on the floor behind the throne. Sedna Monument Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @}@ÿw  Ú…ç ã¸' ““"q ³o¥ õa‹f Mú¿ª± ¹¾ÏÇI Á}’Ji =» Õ BÏíX Q®Ì;œ QÎçq, ¹EåË. ¤^Æ> ¹cW®… óQ:ÁG ¹roc{ &w9ÉÉ ¹r ¹ákn% ÀÈfE =&æ Bïž h¼ÄÔ 𒠏 ¹ä¹â ¤ú‚Å ¹Zì óÓr†~ ¹ú…¤ ˜:ÍÿK =’j' Kn? «%îÉ  ¡‹| gÑß]C ²s#¹) 6í¡Ñ§ CÆÞ9 —L}k ò·÷UF 8 #v% ƒZ™ƒ ä“(¢ 8Watchman I hear Sadal Suud and Anuenue have been invaded by the Empire as well...

Honestly, I'm surprised to discover that Alfard was hiding this kind of military power. I-I saw Rambari being carried away. He was covered in blood...

What tremendous resolve he must have had to stay conscious in that awful state... You're from Mintaka, right? The training yard is up above, if you'd like to see our knights at practice. Atrithr Hey, you! If you've got some spare time, how about trading magnus?

Or did you want this magnus pack coupon? Sagi Well, ? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon No time for that now All right, all right! That's what I like to hear! Let's make it a good one! All right, see you around! Don't be a stranger! Uh-oh, sorry, but I'm sold out of magnus pack coupons. I'll have some more in before too long. OK, I'll trade the coupon for 25000 gold. Sound good? Sounds great Not this time Sure, if that's all right. One magnus pack coupon, coming at you! Magnus Pack Coupon Valuable item flag %d was raised. All right, don't be a stranger! Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Really? Well, that's all right. Next time come by ready to trade, OK? Hmm? Hey, you're kind of broke... I can't just give it away.

Next time come by ready to trade, OK? See you around! Too busy? Ah, well. Maybe next time. Hey, you! If you've got some spare time, how about trading magnus? Let's trade No time for that now They've slapped some fancy name on it, but this promachination is just another kind of invasion!

I don't care how lofty your ideals are, the moment you press them on others with force, I'm against it! The majority of the knights have been sent into the Cloudvents, it seems.

All the shouting and grunting from the training yard has stopped dead... You can hear the racket from the knights' practice all the way down here. They're really going at it. My brother still hasn't gotten back from the caves...is he all right, I wonder? The air inside the castle has grown tense... I hope my brother is safe. I just want to sit and watch the clouds go by, but my grandpa won't give me any space.

I'm fine on my own, you know! Hmph. Squeeeak. This is the royal crest of Diadem, emblazoned with symbols of knightly strength. "The Holy Mother of Diadem" Even knights must remember to respect the love of a mother. "The God of Power" Technique, without power, cannot wield a sword. "The God of Knowledge" A knight must remain calm and act strategically. "The God of Introspection" The examination of one's mistakes opens the path to new successes. "The God of Judgment" In the moment of truth, a knight must be bold but prudent. "The God of Compassion" All who would be knights must show compassion, even to foes. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä œQ£Í ÷óÎ> Mæå¼¼ €à-/S ²‘€ maÿ 7ªæ eÉâE Ìêþ  Ï„@g •n.» ¼~ŸçÉ Bì{Âý ›§?b¦ é4*Jö XÆnÑd ½û|¬´ $Boy, it's gotten quiet here! I wonder where all the soldiers went off to? I don't really know what Mom's talking about... Whoa-ho-hoo!! This place is huuuge! Awwwesome! Wow, all of a sudden I don't see any soldiers around! I wonder what happened? Whenever Mom gets mad, she preaches for hooours. Wooow!! It's huuuge! Whose house is THIS?! Ugh... I'm so tired... I told you—blah blah—if you keep acting up like this—blah blah—are you listening—blah BLAH BLAH Will you be quiet?! People are going to think I'm a terrible mother!

Hey-you-what-don't— AHHH! Listen to me when I'm talking to you!! Can't she shut those kids up a bit? Parents ought to do something about kids like those, you know?

I'm sure they've never been disciplined a day in their lives. The light dances as it filters through the ethereal clouds and in through the window. It's striking how well this portrait complements the lighting scheme here. This painting presents the view of a sheer cliff wall from the base. It's almost as if you're really there. This woman's face is occluded behind a veil. The air of mystery surrounding her gives you chills. The wicked god stares back at you from the flames, its piercing eyes sure to haunt your nightmares. It seems a bit out of place, but the object set here seems to be just an average pot. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Dh?DŠ lkÌ ‰‚,‰   ùg gQx{ ‚xæG¤ “ÚL-# ‚uóêè ¨Äš„š ‚v ñ= Ψ´èþ ‚%`˜â yQ¥¶ ‚ŠŠ›È Qä¾`D ‚nUg ¥Ò¹×C ‚(óû Ë’Æ[Ÿ ‚(ðúà 5yà‹ ‚Í­oz AúÕ¦ ‚ªÎeð Þ¦žS½ ÜðË  áDe; ‚¿°ñœ øñR ‚Ûüy¢ †˜OÍ ‚¬<Ñ} ãÐãq¹ gD`Ùx ‚€ãÓ š Z ‚¿ÿ  µÞ7L ‚ÅWµ AÙ_ ‚·Cxì Õ³…÷ ‚ÏIE [Ÿ{£Æ ‚,$³! F—nà ‚°2/ v%©¾â ‚ñSô A_» ‚ð¯ë§ Õlì ‚á,¿ï [*†µÀ Ü™F~°  G¹Š ‚F³;¸ /K°z® ȸ‚ ‚ÉÔa Îx"z ‚I«ÐÉ wì<¶3 ›¿Ì zÃö¿S Îþu{ ,7@Y • vvî ýCelsica I believe His Highness is in the training yard. It's a bit of a walk, but please follow me. Right this way, please. Knight of Diadem Grrah! Take THIS! Ungh! You can do better than that! Come on! Think that'll stop the monsters they're talking about?! I-I'm not going to lose! I have a kingdom to protect! Y-You're pretty good! But it'll take more than that! Come on, hit harder!! Oh, I will! How about THIS!! L-Lady Celsica! I was truly! Madly! In love with you! I'll become a great knight like you! Lady Celsica! I loved you even more! I'll carry on your creed as a knight! Uwa ha ha ha! Take THAT and that and that and that and that and THAT! Y-You jerk! Just because you're all big and strong now!!

Remember the nights we used to spend talking till dawn about Celsica!

You were sickly and always had the flu, but at least you had a heart! Go back to the way you were! Sagi Did we have anything to give him? Hmm? Hmmmm?? M-My body feels kinda...

Ugh...cough. Hack, cough, cough!

Wh-What was I...? That's right... Celsica... That's right is RIGHT! Are you finally back to your old self? You big ninny idiot!! Thank you all. It looks like he's back to normal now.

Please, take this, for giving my friend the pox...and some scruples. Magnus Pack Coupon L-Lady Celsica! My beloved Lady Celsicaaa! You...idiot!! Lady Celsica is... You know!!

And furthermore! It's your fault for being such a weak little ninny! Urgh! Curse you!! How can you say that?! Of all things!!

Even I could be strong, if I just had some of that smelly pow stuff! That's why you...are an idiot!!

How are you going to get your hands on that if you're stationed here at Elnath?! Urgh! Curse you!! You...idiot!! Lady Celsica is...mine!!

And furthermore! She would never give a weak little ninny like you the time of day! Did we have anything to offer him? Ohh! Did you bring that for me?!

Thank you! Now we'll see who's a ninny! Heh heh.

Oh, here, this is for you. You have my gratitude! Taunt Right, exactly! I'll just toss this back and...

Wrong! No, this is all wrong!

I wanted the stinky stuff. Ugh, get your byproducts straight, PLEASE! Right! Maybe I'll add a little honey and...

Wrong! No, this is all wrong!

I wanted the stinky stuff. Ugh, get your byproducts straight, PLEASE! Below, you can see the bridge to the audience chamber. It would be dangerous to jump down. The candlelight reflected in the ornamentation only serves to add to its beauty. A woman's figure stands in the twilight. Who can say what the object of her gaze might be? The piercing gaze of this man with wings of the heart unfurled sends shivers down the viewer's spine. The vast lake painted here reflects the pitch-black storm clouds above, enhancing the piece's drama. An old man stands before a fire, eyes closed. It's obvious that he's at peace with what awaits him. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @¡Î ?µ—L Gø,ñ« d)á³2 ûÃ(ºL GQóå =iK}Ë µ]ôh @‹üWg GÃÎ{‹ |Üî ÀÿùñÙ %ÒÖ_ ŠXN‘ú Þƒz% AAhh! Look at this mess.

Sorry, but you cannot pass right now! Welcome to Castle Elnath. Celsica loved Rambari like a father. She had no family of her own.

Perhaps Rambari felt the same, and thought of Celsica as his own daughter. I'm currently on duty! Please refrain from conversing with me! I-I never thought something like that could happen to a man as strong as Rambari...

I just can't believe it... Owww... I just got worked over by Rambari, and I'm sore all over.

Why couldn't it have been Celsica cracking the whip? Ooh. AFK Hmm? I was just off in the restroom for a moment. Toppled columns and fragments of crumbled walls litter the area. A young woman sits languorously in this painting, her heart aflutter from all the gazes upon her. This painting depicts a luxuriously bearded man, its rich black color conveying the texture well. This statue of a white dragon is considered the symbol of the Knights of Diadem. This painting is an abstraction in color, but one can almost see a figure amid the dull haze... A child sleeps peacefully upon his mother's lap, the only bastion of security in a desperate world. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä °2_» ¼2v ¾Up ý ‘ƒ nxÛAo Ô°Š3ò #ó:T ‡¬m What, what?! Did the world fall into peril while I was here sipping tea?!

What?! Are the islands falling or something?! I hear something terrible happened while I was here sipping tea!

What?! Has King Ladekahn been shot or something?! Tea time by one's self isn't much fun, is it?

But I suppose it'll have to do. Everyone else is so busy. This bed was made from a unique mixture of cotton and Diadem's clouds for unparalleled fluffiness. Everything has been neatly put away, with nary a speck of dust to be found. A tea set has been laid out here. It's customary in Diadem to mix a bit of cloud into one's tea. Milly Wow... I wonder how cloudy tea tastes. Í ä (öa Sniiiff! Man, that takes me back! Glub glub! Glubberfish filet! Did you bring that for me?! Sagi Did we have anything we could hand over? Glub glub! This is it! Oh, this smell!

Sniff! Sniiiff! Man, that takes me back! I-I'll just leave you to it... Wait, hold up!

Here, take this! Thank you. Gold Armor Why?! Why won't you bring me a glubberfish filet?!

Make it snappy! Snap snap! It's not like I'm waiting around for the fun of it! Waaah! I wanna go home! Th-this guy sounds like he's got some issues... Let's talk to him Let's back away slowly Why are you ignoring me! Hear me out, man, come on! Uh...s-sure... Umm... What's wrong? I miss my old house! I miss my old house!

I miss my fishy, smelly house!

... Hey, wait a second! Maybe I wouldn't feel homesick anymore if I ate a glubberfish filet!

Bring me one, pleeease?!

Battle Shield This bed was made using Diadem's clouds, so it tastes salty if you lick it...or so they say. Rose petal potpourri fills this small jar. For some reason, this jar has been filled to the brim with salt water. Tea that's grown cold has been left out here. ä èÕ qÂÚâ /~?€ *3´' 3öC †G9ôÔ î„“È I1=² NSqueak, Squ-squeak? Squeak, Squeak! Mattress This large vase has no mouth, making it utterly useless except as a decoration. Cloudy tea is a bit salty to the tongue, but that flavor has won it great popularity among gourmets. Beds made from clouds need occasional re-stuffing, or the clouds lose their fluffiness. Sagi I guess it's kind of a pain to maintain this perfect fluff, huh? ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä aFª ½cš¬ Lù ~Qª Óû‰‹ Øÿ;¹o Grappler's Gi The drawers in this solid-gold desk aren't just decorative. They're deep enough for all one's storage needs. A quick peek inside this pot reveals a half-dissolved cloud still swirling about. Sagi Time for a taste test... Ugh, bleah! Salty!! This popular memory-foam pillow was crafted using a hybrid of mud rubber and clouds. ÍÍ ä ùèt^ You lean out to see where the cloudfalls end. The sky is so vast it nearly sucks you in. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &:o  ¸ `ÆÇž ŒÑû—k ”§Þåç ô¿À# ;`/ R~v! ©.^ÿú õ5y ¬Äuiy ½K 2 ¬îýY• ôœݸ ¬f§ÚÉ .B*É ¬° yî \I´.É –„@Ë B€ºó# ¢ÃV 5$rYÍ æ ki»ÉO ò}m& ¥VŸž ª‚õd ¶ €ô òÇ,™N Eoç ªŽl û£/¯ `Ñ賞 ³¦/N€ ì- |Ùì{ ƒ°’š ÑjMÚP +Celsica The Knights will protect Diadem.

We've no guarantee one of those monsters won't show up here. But we will be ready for it. Rambari Come on, is that all you people have?! Do you think that's going to keep this kingdom safe?! ...Lady Celsica! ...Is watching! ...Let's go, let's go! Let's go, let's go! ...A fighter's strength! ...Starts with his legs! ...Let's get running! Uaagh, it hurts! Does becoming a knight really have to be this painful?! ...They'll be holding! ...Trials to become a knight! ...Very soon, but...

...Any more of this "warm-up"! ...And I'm liable! ...To give up the ghost!! Knight of Diadem Come on, come on! Hit me with all you've got! I'll wipe that smirk...right off your ugly face! Gasp, pant! Your swing...is weak...! Who are you...to talk...! Your legs are shaking! The swords carried by Rambari and Celsica have been thrust into the ground.

Epitaphs written by Ladekahn and the other knights have been engraved upon the blades. L-Lady Celsica...! Our training isn't over yet!

Come back... Please come baaack! It's ancient history now, but once, the previous king left Diadem with most of the knights in tow.

During his absence, the Empire invaded.

The king left the ascendancy issues in Sadal Suud unresolved, and hurried back to his kingdom.

What he saw when he arrived was Rambari, holding his ground against over 100 of the Empire's soldiers.

Even now, I can't forget that sight... O-Our idol... Lady Celsica is...! I'll never forgive the Empire for what they've done! Apparently Rambari and the previous king of Diadem exchanged an oath.

To raise His Majesty King Ladekahn to be a great king...

Rambari upheld that promise to the end of his days. What a truly great man... I hear Rambari took fire from imperial soldiers in order to protect King Ladekahn...

He's the pride of the Knights of Diadem! Rambari, Knight of Diadem. Celsica, Knight of Diadem. These two souls hence depart.

If there are gods, may they grant them peaceful slumber in a world far from conflict. Will Swallowtail Tools for maintaining weaponry have been collected here. Simple medical supplies are stored here in case any of the knights are injured. This water helps keep the knights hydrated. It has also been dumped on those who have passed out. Simple practice spears like these put the wielder's basic skills to the test. The blades of these practice swords have been dulled, but they still hurt plenty if they connect. The royal crest of Diadem is on display to hearten the knights that train here. Firearms sit here unused. The knights value strength too much to rely upon projectile weapons. The shields all bear carvings of Diadem's royal crest. Every single one is crisscrossed with scars. Guillo Each of these scars is evidence of a time the shield protected its bearer. Water to clean the equipment has been set out here, along with cloths to dry them off. Knights start their training with the spear because of its usefulness against numbers. ÍÍÍ ä ó.y® DùxŒ Õ‰¾? 7Welcome to our store! Thanks for coming! I have mail here for you! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ú/ S† Òv§. ?ÆÁ d DÉÆÝ> šÊ¬XÞ 7 šÆ úõÇIP œD(Dû ¸p §ÄÞ§ ô†s{ XÊÖÑ' ˜ Ð3Ÿ £Îsžö ÀGuillo Sagi! We'll never get through with you running away! Sagi Right! Our only choice here is to take these guys down and force our way through!! For a while there, I didn't know if we'd ever be able to see the glubberfish schools like this again...

It's thanks to King Ladekahn. All of it. Mmm... I retired from fishing years ago, but this still gets my pulse racing.

I feel like I want to hop on the next boat and just jump into the middle of a big school of glubberfish. The glubberfish have disappeared again...

Although after hearing that new emperor's address, I don't know if this is the time to be fishing anyway... I just love the view from here. The sky, the clouds, the fish... They're all pink. It's beautiful. My Grandpa used to be the best fisherman in the village.

They say he'd just jump into the middle of a school of fish and catch them with his bare hands. Sigh... This view has gotten so lonely since all the fish have gone away. I'm doing the paperwork now to have a scheduled skyliner start running between Pherkad and here. I'm doing the paperwork now to get a scheduled skyliner going from to Pherkad to here, but...

Well, talks with that Rodolfo person have proven difficult. He keeps asking for incentives from us.

I'm sure being able to export fish we catch here will improve life, though. I'll make it happen someday! Greythorne Squeeeak! Squeak! Squeak! The rushing winds here threaten to knock you off balance. ÍÍÍ ä Q}Ïoð ðĐ PA* Ø’ U™ê¸Ÿ ˆ™„ MYëg ˆ+úGq ë*}‰Ã )Ô‰6 É&Do ˜>Ñ )’ÇÑ‚ Ë“ÌP1 "ììE œ ;ñäÖ cœ aË6Éq ×n$¨ y’aª 7óTÒ Õ² „ /$½Ì  ¯Å^ ÇÔ‘DT ~MÄê ²T»ï ØÙ’þ~ 5k–Ø( ¡Ûnè¨ ,¦Ì m÷ÓÁÏ ¹æ¨g« ŸL¢ f—îˆ ¿û2×¼ íž 66›ô >‡,ᜠušºL3 ¹Ó³© ˆ ñü) €zÿ2 ˆó ”g ™øŸÇ ìßiì Hú75š –krÏ` °:Eb ҍ`· ¦“Hë b4¥~ –¬U9 G6b/æ Zj_ ³±Ö@ «87š½ ¡®§D æë46„ Ec£ú ‚“Y\ “(á” Ö'¾° ´³dZ )‘@n –Ǎ@£ †ht†º Íúf¶ ˆ~4Pÿ «nd¦ L=$T ëÑb pzcÛ¦ ™H‹  §Mö€ ÛFoÏ A}¨Ù„ –œ-/ së³iî ‡K  —Milly Let me think... There were some stairs, then that walkway across the top... There were quite a few soldiers, as I recall... Guillo Hmm... I recall a considerable number of imperial soldiers were patrolling the interior. I couldn't give an exact number... Ladekahn Wait, Sagi! You were stripped of all your magnus when you were captured, right?

They're probably still in this room somewhere. Let's find them before we move on. A satchel has been left atop this large worktable. Sagi Hey, inside are all the magnus they took from us! Reclaimed confiscated magnus. All right! Now we're ready to fight. Let's go, everyone! All right, time to catch up on that glubberfish haul! We're making up for the time the Empire cost us!

Fileted, salted, grilled, or stewed! The people of the village are hungry, and we're going to feed them! This year's is a record haul! No matter how fast we prepare them, more keep coming in!

Fileted, salted, grilled, stewed... Are there any other good ways to prepare these things? It's awfully noisy out... Has something happened again?

We should be sure to set aside a hefty store of salt-preserved fish in case of the worst. Preparing fish is gross, and your hands start to smell. I always used to hate it...

But now, with my man pulling in these fish for the village, it's what I look forward to most in my day. It's really not that hard to prepare fish, once you get used to it. It's just a matter of making the effort. For a while there, the Empire raided this storehouse as they saw fit, but just you wait and see.

We'll have this place bursting with glubberfish again in no time, I promise! It's a shame we have to salt fish this fresh because of the time it takes to export them.

If we could get a skyliner to come right to the wharf, we could ship fish fresh. I'm so happy we're back to preparing glubberfish again.

It didn't feel like living at all when the Empire took over and we had to stop. I've taught my daughter and granddaughter the same techniques I learned from my own grandmother.

Whether it's preparing glubberfish or what have you, life just has a way of carrying on. When I grow up, I'm going to join the Knights of Diadem! I promise I'll protect you then! I changed my mind! When I grow up, I'm going to be a fisherman! Promise you'll prepare the fish I catch? Those knights really are amazing. They took down those imperial soldiers in the blink of an eye! Those fishermen really are amazing. Every day, they go out there and bring in all these glubberfish! This wooden crate has been labeled "Nashira," but it is currently empty. The tempting aroma of these glubberfish preserved in salt is enough to make you hungry. Water and other essentials to be loaded onto the skyliner have been left here. These boxes are currently devoid of anything but the overpowering smell of fish guts. Fish is being salted and fermented for use in a special seasoning. The aroma is quite unique. What an exotic smell, huh? These must be used to clean the fish-stained floor. No jumping off of this ledge. Even if it's to prove your mettle. The soldier Gibari's barrel hit lies sprawled here, ready to roll down the stairs at any moment. Who throws barrels at people?

What are you, some giant monkey who's made off with a pretty wench? This soldier lies unconscious at the base of the stairs after a direct hit from Gibari's barrel. Imagine running up the stairs, only to have something like that come flying down at you. This soldier is down for the count, thanks to Palolo's fierce flying kick. Palolo Well? How about that footwork?! Pretty cool, huh? This soldier was flattened by a careening comrade. Gibari Heh heh, this is what you get for being a blockhead! You would know. This poor soldier lies in a heap after being beaned with a barrel from above. I can't believe they acted exactly like you said, Kahn. Further evidence that poorly trained soldiers only act in a limited set of simple patterns. A barrel to the head knocked this soldier out cold. His helmet is cracked. I...seem to remember imperial-issue armor being pretty tough... Gibari's drop kick must have knocked this soldier's wits to the next continent. How's THAT? The Amazing Gibari's Super-Duper Drop Kick never fails! Want me to teach you? Only you could come up with a move that looks AND sounds that dumb. Palolo's tackle seems to have put this soldier into a light coma. Right in the solar plexus. The boy has excellent form. A heavy barrel lies tipped over. Holy pow... These barrels were FULL?! The barrel lies battered from its wild trip down those stairs. The Empire is less of a threat than I thought if its soldiers can't even dodge attacks like these. The barrel Ladekahn dropped lies toppled here. Way to go, Sire! Strong Attack B Light Element ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Aæ5 |̇¥ 2M² ’~Ô ýZþ¨ -•1 ,;óñæ šÈ ;i’/ ²ÜdÞ ÈX÷ $dº $Ôþ" 0FÈ TF}Ø\ N¨:| È^ºpß $!œPª $Ž¨h 9ÏÊç œaÒFè ë,ËÆ´ R4˪X ¬¼»…j KB©Nˆ ãÐz: FNu ­ƒžK ;xC ¬_H ãtIoy tT9¯7 °¡¬s Ëö( ñ§AÈ„ )Ov˜ Ÿ:?d á/Cä Œÿ;¿ óZUÎ 6Ðp ,—DåO áÿ{¸Ü ¥:Ç)ª ¥zôí à„P†t Bsîƒ BB‡;– ™,º íùp .› yX`1µ ŠˆV0e ‘ÿp7Ì å ¯ ¨dÈ;Ž ŠdA¸À àÏ,g‰ ŽêX ó,ÐŒ 6Šé Ýó| í–+‘f íW)' (õ—’ |Sagi Ahem... Empire Soldier What the— More kids?! They must be with the other two. Hmph. At least THIS bunch had the good sense to come quietly!

Throw 'em in with those other brats! It looks like we could pull that boat closer by tugging on this rope. Want to try, ? Let's do it Let's not There. We might be able to use the boat as a platform to get across. Here goes. We might be able to use the boat as a platform to get across on. Welcome, welcome! Now that the Empire has cleared out, we're in the middle of the glubberfish haul! Goodness, welcome! Here in Nashira we're always in the middle of the glubberfish haul!

Say, you all are friends of Gibari, aren't you?

That poor kid has seemed so down lately. Go say hello to him before you move on, would you? I wonder if we'll really be destroyed, island and all, if we stay here...

What will you all do? Will you all just live on that golden ship? I'm happy to work for King Ladekahn. He cleared the Empire out of here—we owe him a great debt! All right, time to get to work so those knights can stuff themselves full of delicious glubberfish! The glubberfish are gone again. Why does the Empire feel such a burning need to mess things up? Wow, Mom is really getting into it.

I'm happy to see her cheerful again, though. I've got to do what I can, too! Mom, shouldn't you calm down a little? You're making me nervous just watching you. Tch, those imperials have gone and driven off the poor glubberfish after they finally came back.

Mom is going to get all glum again! King Ladekahn brought the knights here and beat up all the Empire's soldiers!

King Ladekahn and the knights were both reeeally cool! Gibari said he gave up on being a knight.

I'm happy he's back home, but he's been all gloomy since he got here. It doesn't matter how many times the Empire tries to attack! Gibari is here, and King Ladekahn will save us! Ahh, I really did miss the smell of fish in the air. Ahh, I really do love the smell of fish in the air.

I'm learning how to cook glubberfish from my mom now! All the fish went away when that gold ship flew up in the sky. Schools of glubberfish came out in full force the moment the Empire left, as if they'd been waiting.

I wonder if they were as eager to see us as we were them. My husband is always talking about how he and Rambari are rivals, but he secretly idolizes the man. There used to be an endless school of glubberfish here...

After that weird broadcast, they've disappeared like a receding tide. The fish are waiting, boys!! Get your rods and reels and get fishing!

If we don't get working, King Ladekahn and that crusty old fool Rambari will give us hell! It feels like I could never match him, no matter how many fish I catch...

No, I've got to think positive! He may have quit fishing, but he never stopped being a knight! First they come and invade the village out of the blue, now it's a giant mechanical island?

Can't those idiots in the Empire learn to just spend their days fishing in peace and quiet? A length of cord binds a boat to this post in the pier. Fishing nets have been fashioned into a giant ornamental fish here in prayer for a large haul. The giant iron chest here appears to contain spare parts taken from derelict boats. These are tools used in fishing. They've been organized by type for convenience. Fishing tools still dirty from the last catch lie piled here. This crate is full of still-twitching glubberfish fresh from the water. Drakeshead Stave Guillo We've been spotted! This isn't the place we're supposed to get caught... Then we had better silence them! Whew, we stopped them without drawing any attention.

If we're going to find King Ladekahn, we need to get nabbed in the same spot as he did. All right, let's get caught on purpose so we can meet up with King Ladekahn. Wait a minute Ready when you are

Huh? What is it, ? Want to check around the village a bit more first?

OK, let's make this happen. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä FeÇ>K U㝣 °ìÑ‚ 9"‚– y1›_n „1‰ä¯ ‹ãb%; ƒI-† ¹w=Öä „Ž( ín*y çì“ (Ó½‘ „qãW8 Å-\.L n©9A û­‹0 I¥î©S ±iÜ®‹ ! /XÎ …<¥Ÿ ¡ƒ+I „ŒGNt rQTzÍ ÃáÍ´  » ‡*J } Ìx +f õ–òxq þ‘ú5· SQ¢³ ãGˆ²¶ Lÿ›@= ©ð „Ǽ,å òãà. Ý ¥Ô ôp^r< `iÓ¸ ¥c¦ õó}— ·x_Þ¼ çæ @@ 7gèc “’ )„ ù¶  )žÖêÚ  OGƒb óÐ8 s.ŸG évêKò ‚Øää„ 6°n¿8 À~Q Å ÜfÐœ ¬Ï¨´Z ì´ äƒ >u¹a ©ÈUëI ߯fÑ" äล˜ +ˆqx¿ Ã³H ÷ í‚C CµºÜ t¡µ¦e ÜbK ( é¯)E îq%÷Ž ’ì- 6Reblys What do you want? There's nothing to see here.

Get lost, outsiders! And take those Empire scum with you! Gibari! Gibari Reblys! What the heck are you doing here?! The secret passage. Don't you remember anything? Ahh! Right, the secret passage! ...What secret passage? It heard there was trouble in the pub, and I would've gone...but...

This calls for brute strength. That's the one area you have me beat, Gibari. Got it! ...Ok, I don't get it. But leave it to me! The secret passage is just above. You can climb up that column. Good luck. Tee hee, salted glubberfish by the barrel!

Now we don't have to worry about food this year. Are they getting properly salted? It's crucial when preserving fish like this to check up on them every day. I heard the glubberfish have gone away again... Well, this should keep us for a while, at least. Oh no! Our store of salted glubberfish is starting to hit bottom.

If we can't fish this year, we're not going to have anything to eat. I heard some soldiers busted their way into the pub just now! What are we going to do? Don't worry about it. I won't let them lay a finger on anyone in the village! Hm, you know who you take after... All right, Gibari, I'll count on you to keep us safe. Gibari is probably already on his way here to save us, right? We just have to hold out a bit longer. Ohh, we're going to miss the glubberfish season if this keeps up! Ohh, the glubberfish! Our livelihood! Ladekahn Madam, you have my word. I'll have the Empire out in time for the season's catch. Oh, King Ladekahn! Such words do this old woman's heart more good than you could know!

I'm ashamed of myself for ever doubting you. I want to hurry up and get started helping the fishermen, not just sitting around here. Do something! It'll be all right, Ma. King Ladekahn and Rambari and the knights will arrive any minute. King Ladekahn! And Gibari?!

So Diadem's forces have arrived! Sorry, but not quite. It's just us at the moment.

But we'll be right back with a whole pack of soldiers to kick the Empire out! Just hang tight! You've gotten so reliable since you left the village to join the Knights. We're depending on you! Mom, it's going to be all right. King Ladekahn and Rambari will be bringing the knights here any minute. Lots of big, shiny gold ships showed up outside! They're so cool! King Ladekahn! Yes, I'm here. Everything will be all right. Yeah! King Ladekahn, you look way stronger than all those imperial soldiers! All those dumb imperials do is go around threatening people! The knights are way cooler! Reblys and the others all have these scary looks on their face. I wonder what's wrong.

Hey, can we go outside yet? Reblys is up above. Psst, do you want to know a secret? Reblys likes Anna!

It's a secret, though, so you can't tell aaanybody. Everyone's out fishing. It really does suit fishermen better to be out working than cooped up indoors. All right, time to get things ready here for when the fishermen get back with their haul for the day. Is the Empire trying to do something to our kingdom again?

Is their own country just not enough for them? And just when the glubberfish season was really starting to pick up...

My husband was so excited to become the village's top fisherman, too. Now that Rambari has set aside his rod and reel to become a knight,

my husband makes it his personal mission each year to catch enough glubberfish for the two of them. Ugh, my body's going to go soft if I'm cooped up indoors for too much longer.

Fishing is a test of endurance, you know! Hmph! Ohh, it's you, Gibari! I'm not worried. I know we'll be back to fishing again in no time. The Knights of Diadem will mop the floor with those callow imperials.

Say what you will, the knights have HIM on their side! Hmph! These glass buoys have been modified to serve as water jugs. This well-loved fish basket is enjoying a second lifetime as a laundry hamper. This bed, true to its fishing-village surroundings, has been stuffed with hypoallergenic aquatic algae. This giant fishing hook is said to keep away evil. Sagi Just what kind of fish do you suppose you'd use this big a hook on? Models of the man-eating starfish, infamous for attaching itself to people's heads, hang here. This halberd is almost exclusively ornamental. Its unsharpened blade would serve little use in battle. This glubberfish has been salted. It's Nashira's most popular menu item. Typical hooks and bait have been stored here. This life preserver was meant for emergencies, but it's become a favorite toy of the local children. Dark Element Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 1ð:| ò¼,Ê oâBô< Þ:›˜Q T«@“ “̱õ œÕX ¾Ÿð@º “÷Ç» úNàh ,©.µ 5_oú¯ :ýOŸ¼ {£áx £×¿ôR =EGíè ÷—‰\r ¨l‹]û ù›ƒ… QÚ,qr Xí1¯ž …šð‰ ò¨)Ó ”w³•r 5æPÑ Ç?XÎY Í/êê 0aÁ¿ 5œÐª½ |a‰$ý ÐMÒ  ø?JU® ,lͬF L_j¶¬ ”™©¶ 5–X7h ǧäQ ôv³ã d´câð pc,í" |ÑbŒK ŠdÍs¡ Óg!Àà <`+ö' “ÕJò îø!¿¤ 5OòM ]Öœgw üDú¤ ™I'm so ashamed I was unable to protect my family from those imperials. I'm thinking of joining the knights. Is it too late to become a Knight, I wonder? I hear the training is pretty hard, though... Hmm, what to do? Just what did the Empire hope to accomplish, taking over a little village like this?

I heard one of the soldiers say something about promachination... Ugh... Nngh... Ladekahn What happened?! Hang in there! Imperial soldiers...in the back... My parents...still... Sagi! The next room over! Nngh... Are my parents...? Sagi They're fine. King Ladekahn chased the imperial soldiers off. Wh-What a relief... That's our king. I know... I just know the king will be here with the knights to save this village.

Until then, I swear... This time, I'll protect this house! My husband has started talking about how he's going to quit fishing and join the Knights of Diadem...

I just don't think the poor man is cut out to be a knight. Who knows... If he joins the knights, we'll have to move to Sheliak.

I'm pretty attached to this house, and to the whole Nashira way of life. Who can say how it'll all turn out? Oh, what a bother. We can't even go outside! What's to become of the village? Some Empire soldiers came charging in and knocked my husband down! What's going on?! Gibari I've had enough! To the back room, hurry! I heard an even more huge ruckus coming from the other room! Is the village really going to be all right? I remember days of cleaning fish, of sending my husband off to the wharf, of taking care of the kids...

Will we ever see times like those again here? I wanted to grow up as strong as Gibari, but... Don't worry. There's still plenty of time to grow stronger. ...... You're right. I'll try my best. I'm going to grow up as strong as Gibari and protect this whole village! Right. Keep that determination in your heart, and you'll be stronger in no time. Thanks! I'm going to try real hard!! One punch from me, and the Empire is going DOWN! Waaah! Papa! My pop, he's... Waaah! I'm scared... Meeooow. Meaaaow. Rraaaowr!! Local connoisseurs eat these pickled glubberfish with vinegared rice. This pail is used to treat rice with vinegar. The sharp aroma lingers on after the vinegar has dried. Chipped blades and dulled halberds have been stuck here. Will they ever see repair? This hammock, installed to accommodate afternoon naps, now sees use as a storage shelf. The dried algae stuffing in this mattress wicks away sweat all night long. It's also edible in emergencies. Sooo, does that mean it's on the salty side? Canyon Wind Sword of Tears ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ›{å¬ eÖñ9 [‚ݵ® ¹|ȱŠ $Suª) môAx~ ž¶–_ L{G•l íð– ‚T.ÓÅ ÄW@_Ü ¤ á7 tO†éV äJî  Ádâø æ]·†Þ ,ÞJü% “3ɝœ ÝIª½ý ½ôb €¯ßSÍ ½ÑÜJ ý;q˜ ¬Å”3 8bK ( R¯)E Wq%÷Ž }’ì- ŸWords aren't enough to express my gratitude for being able to live in peace once again. I just hope this new emperor can guide Alfard to becoming a gentle, peace-loving nation... It doesn't matter what Alfard's emperor says. All we need to do is listen to King Ladekahn and believe. What was the Empire thinking, taking over a little village like this? Whew, I was really worried for a while there. I can rest easy, now that I've seen how capable King Ladekahn and Gibari the Knight are.

I have faith that they'll save the whole village, just as they saved us. We can hear Anna's cheerful voice every day now through the hole in the wall Gibari opened up.

Just listening to her speak is enough to make you smile. We've decided to just leave the wall as it is. I can't seem to shake this feeling of impending doom lately... I hope it's just my imagination. It looks like we may not get to eat any glubberfish this year. I'm just glad no lives were lost. A hole in the wall is a small price to pay for peace. Gibari is a regular chip off the old block. He's every bit as dashing as Rambari. Ruff! Bow wow wow wow!! Bow wow wow!! Fibers dyed with cancerite shells are being spun into thread here. This fishing net is brand new. It looks like it was just finished. Shells have been ground down to a paste and added to this solution, giving it a vibrant purple hue. Finished textiles hang out to dry. The fibers no longer smell of fish. The contents of this large bucket smell faintly of fish. Finished thread has been set here. Its mildly fishy odor will disappear once it has been sun-dried. This spinning wheel has seen several years of loving use. This battered wreck was a spinning wheel in a previous life. Sagi Huh? There's something lying here amid the rubble. Magnus Pack Coupon Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ·M5† öžš y1Ä5 Ŧ/k €:® ¡ ë¾ ‹Õ4ÿ ä °ú äÖ'nt ¿=  ˜h ÂPxÈ %ŸD× Ÿö©ì ûœO Þ¹p·º ^ C ͘۩ CÛ1çØ HK;i C™f+ Ø{R´ 'ˆ*„À .(Ø¥V '¿Á„_ „†öõ '5Èü¼ ¿­s 'ªGѦ B2¡æg '+ÁÔá šOš= 'ëäôÏ ð Â¼‘ 'éÀ[ ¨OO±ë 'z ½ø DQ€ö 'tõࣣ†w CB¡¬ 419 ¡ C[ô ™ï4G Cʪ[§ æéü}l CÏoMk È‚N C8Í ƒ YzIrþ CѸ¡ ï7ÂÛß Câ®ù xØô¨­ C÷Ò.@ ´ô4& C'lÁ´ v`à 6>NR ŠÊ^ CÕ#: Ÿî© © — Ä• A% x C¹§¡ X ™—ò ï¸û)4 õÃyG C§Ò‡Ë ;Ô ›Ñ CQ › h$ÇR¨ C Ø £_R C4 ³ éð2¸ Cÿ½sã ï‘«' ‡%Cû ŽK9e ‡qÝà ! ÔI\ ‡¬#à Œ®ÏWš ‡™  ÖÕÕ+ ‡ä!ñ hD#7 ï7¥ð ÂTO£ ‡.ÿ‹¯ â½]ì 'ùªÉî ì²ÛÅ ‡H‘— wKÀ¬ ‡¢¦´O b^¢J ‰Ú ùq ±ði˜ ü%¢Št gT¥¶ñ öŽÿ6 …ä4# D8v „¶.¤Ÿ çTå9‘ ¨^aµr ª ù•P *æN˜¿ aõ Cn ª3àˆ  åæGË IæqÝ ±~p& ¼|%Á Ó05= 7â‹Ñ w :áK Ëç]Ãá †úâA …¢Æ V ö°' ]Ý+ß ³¡¾ý ˜Æltø ªuª`ñ VuÍ€› ò?­Áx ›‚c <=äi xZh„Ï žWÃ! Ää”Ì1 é Ð] !þ †C5õ N„ân% œWŒd¹ ¡ÚF0 ¡FSY ôn[É> ÓP³ @s õp î±ÿ1 u2Ñ1 ˜*• Ü#ÓÂ5 L;™x W–iÃU fUüØ kJØTñ v¹ þ† vÊãÐ L•K ³ï"| L{M¼‰ ¾æ÷ f¾Þød Ìr´| fZj%5 ý6ý‚ LW‹Mù ³‘/? LYDµÇ  vo f4äÅR 9Ú‚é$ L ý&  6©R f©ÖS' 9ˆP LÝ» ^ý‰~ fS³8 ŸÎc¥’ Lµ0þŽ ^ä"# f_¿ï Ÿ…ñXo L¿( ¾ ¤°l f挮¨ ÌSagi Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(I think we were just told that if we go any farther than this, we won't be able to go back again) Well, ? Want to take along the magna essence of this Basic Medical Primer? Let's take it! No thanks All right. Huh? It looks like we're out of blank magnus.

We can't take the basic medical primer until we make some room. Obtained the magna essence Basic Medical Primer! Thanks, Anna! I promise I'll take good care of it. No, I think you should give this to Gibari. Anna You're probably right. But you never know when he'll show up next.

If you decide you want it, just let me know, and it's all yours. You're probably right. Maybe I'll give it to him once he repairs that wall. Gibari Stupid pop... Who cares about a knight's pride if... What's the point if you die?! I refuse to believe it. That was... That couldn't be... Huh? Oh, it's you.

......

...Don't look at me like that.

...... ......

...... ...... ...... What, you disagree?! There had to be some other way to protect Kahn!

...... Sorry, I don't mean to take it out on you. I just kinda... Look, I'm really sorry. ...Even I know pop did what he did because there was no other way.

It's just when I get to thinking that I'm just like him... That I would have done the same, I get all...

Haha! This is so unlike me! But I do feel better for having let it all out.

I know where I belong now. I'm Gibari, fisherman of Nashira. What, back again? Hehe, you're always welcome here. Be sure to eat some fish before you go! Huh? Ohh, Sagi! How's it going? You staying in shape?

Me? I'm doing all right. I was always more cut out for fishing anyway, aha ha! Well hello. What is it? Are you hungry?

...All right, if you cheer up Gibari, I'll pet you! You actually got Gibari to buck up? Wow, what sort of magic did you use?!

Tee hee, all right. As promised, I'll pet you!

Tee hee, thank you. Let me pet you as a reward! Gibari has been sitting there moping this whole time.

When I ask him what's wrong, all I get back is, "Nothing." It's completely unlike him. It looks like Gibari has finally stopped moping around.

And it's a good thing, too! That boy looks terrible with a gloomy face. Ugh, that jerk! Always buzzing around in such a hurry... Ugh, if we don't clear these imperials out soon, I'll be out of business. You're Gibari's new friends, right? Come by for a drink sometime.

Of course, I'm not serving alcohol to any kids! Tee hee... Aren't YOU a kid? Oh, hey, I wanted to give this to Gibari, but, you know...

Well, you saw what he did! I'm not giving that pub-smashing primate anything! You keep it. Huh? Are you sure?! Sure I'm sure. I bought it 'cause Gibari is always pulling one reckless stunt or another.

But seeing him now, I'm not so sure he needs it. Milly For all the grief you give him, you're really worried, aren't you? Wh-What are you, crazy? He's just a pain. Oh, hello again. Decide you wanted this book after all? Oh, hello again. Shouldn't you be going after Gibari and the king? Gibari has been sitting there just festering this whole time.

When I ask him what's wrong, all I get back is, "Nothing." It's completely unlike him. Reblys Is Gibari going to be all right? He was really close with his old man...

Wh-What do you want?! I was just talking to myself right now! Nice work, man.

I'll give you first dibs on the next glubberfish I catch, fresh out of the water. Hmph, stupid Gibari, moping around all the time. Just leave him to it! Stupid Gibari is finally back to his old, stupid self.

Now we can get back to fishing together. N-Not that I'm looking forward to it. Look at that hole... Those imperial bastards! I can't believe they trashed Anna's bar! A-Actually, that was Gibari. WHAT?! Hehe, SLAM! Pretty impressive, huh? ...Dammit! I guess I was an idiot for leaving it to him in the first place. ...... Well, at least Anna is safe. Oh, hey! How about it? You drinkin'? Man, booze tastes great when there are no imperials around to spoil it! Nothing beats a cold one with some salted glubberfish on the side! I guess you wouldn't know, huh, kid? Wow, Gibari's grown up to be a real bruiser.

He flattened two of those thugs in the blink of an eye. Heh, that felt good to watch! I may get preachy from time to time,

but I do realize that I need to be working harder than anyone. I try to always remember that. It appears that troubled youth has finally chosen to rise up and start anew.

Once he's been washed in the Lesser Celestial River's waves for a while, he'll make an ace fisherman. That troubled youth ran off to the island the Empire made... Worrying won't accomplish a thing. Just keep your eye out, and a sign will appear to guide you. I painted being an ace fisherman to be some big lofty pursuit before, but...

I only said that because I figured fishing would be easier than soldiering, after seeing a real battle. I've decided to stop worrying and start working to become an ace fisherman.

Seeing those knights fight to protect our village really made me stop and think.

I want to become the fisherman that hauls in the fish that feeds those knights. Ohhh... I don't have to go out and fish with the Empire here, but...

What's going to happen to our village? Ohhh... Goodness, it's rare to see you up and moving about. Is it really true Gibari opened up this giant hole? That's intense... So I hear Gibari's given up being a knight and come back to Nashira to fish again. It looks like he's really down lately, though. I wonder what's wrong? I was a little worried with how blue he was, but it looks like he's gotten over it, whatever it was. Greythorne Squeak? Squ-squeak. This instrument probably gets played every night, filling the room with its light-hearted sound. How large must the ship have been to have a wheel this size? This barrel has been filled with liquor. You could get drunk on the fumes alone. Just looking at these congas makes you want to sit down and get a rhythm going. I wonder if anyone would mind if I tried them out... Guillo Just don't go telling me you've found your new calling. .........Jerk. These soldiers are out cold. You see telltale foot-shaped bruises... Vicious... An oliphant on the rampage wouldn't leave marks like these. It looks like we can exit the village this way. Come on! Hold on OK! Hold on Ok!

What is it, ? Did you want to look around the village a bit more first? Gibari Huh? What's that you've got in your hand? Whoa, that's the royal mirror I lost! But how did you guys get it?! Sagi I found it at the Lesser Celestial River. It's important, right? Here, take it. Yeah, it's real important to Kahn.

So I dropped it that time... ......

Thanks. You guys are life-savers. No, I guess not... There's no way you'd have that.

I-It's nothing. Just talking to myself. No, I guess not... There's no way you'd have that.

Oh, it's nothing. Sorry, just talking to myself. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍ ä iI–¼Œ Kýyq óy li˜Rß {qôj †÷·,ø ‘(7´Z œ’“È »ö¶Î Ì#mïl Ù?Ä?m è[µ9ø ö‘4m ÌRC6 !.¯¥8 ÈN© &Âx0 \H žøyå] ©ÎÔw ´³Û§­ œ~¹v ÀS§z¬ ÍÂ"ªU ׊+î àšÔÙ éÇvp¡ ô ®g !÷ß9U ©n  Y ‡ 4v¹ M¯™O» ±Tï & øâ 1ßó_A <r¶º œáB1p !ÿ+Œj J¡ »<w yxÓôn ¡n[Ç} ¦¾¹Û· ¯±vª ³Ž*Îg ¹qÔÊ !tž{ Éýò} Îñ»»$ ;¢ü¬ ;$d¢È !½ ¼A to rù !ôÝsB æ± /¦Žê ´LX°Á !÷Ò¯5 XKt£” K*˜ ´  b¶±Ã tj#m“ q3ÞŸ }d2ÅY !Gÿ ½¾;€D Ü0° ·áè^ ÅÊ¯Ó A÷yÄS 囋 mxNï !Bév ¢*ÿ ã ð±¥ , ÷*ó÷Û ðœ 0 8 |ú– ðyh( l2fsš ùo2ì †ÐZ<ý –›îu è1û« °Q¤ eÌcdF ©Szë ©<’  !´ÄÙ¡ ߁JœÐ ‡Rmø lwœä !Àßp† 2âȏ ©Ãé3 ]'5Š ¢*Ñï ²ðá@ !¶å2K nù5 ³v} l?Æ` Ç®o¢• $Ladekahn All right, do you remember how many soldiers were on the second floor of the storehouse? 2 3 4 5 I don't remember just one soldier two soldiers three soldiers four soldiers five soldiers I'm pretty sure I saw %s. Sagi OK.

Next, tell me how many soldiers were below, on the first floor of the storehouse. 3 4 5 30 just one man three men four men five men thirty men I saw %s down on the first floor. Gibari See! I told you there were thirty of 'em! All right, last question.

I seem to recall seeing some mechanical weapons on the right side coming in.

If you remember how many of those machines there were, please tell me. 1 2 3 None I don't remember seeing any machines there. I see. Perhaps I was mistaken, then. none just one two three I saw %s of them. Great. Thank you.

Just to double-check, you're sure all the answers you've given me are correct? Absolutely I'm not really sure Yes, I'm certain of it. I'm sorry. I'm not really sure... Hmm, that's a problem.

I need accurate numbers if we're to escape the storehouse unarmed.

Sorry, but could you ask your friends one more time? I'm sorry. I don't know. Sagi! Wait a minute. Let's come up with a plan before heading out. Milly, how well do you remember the situation in the storehouse? Milly Hmm... It's hard to just call it all back up on cue... Sorry... I can only remember it vaguely. How about you and ? Do you remember anything? Guillo, do you remember the situation in the storehouse we passed through? Guillo Hmm... The storehouse was that large room we came in through? That's all I know. Figure the rest out yourself. Or you could ask . So, you guys were stripped of all your equipment, huh?

Well, don't worry. Just leave it to Kahn, and everything will be juuust fine. Palolo Yo! If you'd like, I can take down a record of your journey so far? Well? Were you able to remember the situation in the storehouse? Yup, all set! Just a minute Yes, I've got a pretty clear picture of it now.

Great. Let's hear it. I'm sorry. Let me think a bit longer... All right. Feel free to ask your friends. Tell me when you've got it figured out. I need good, solid information to come up with the best plan. Accuracy is critical. I understand. Basic daily necessities have been stored here for use during extended flights. While a bit on the firm side, this bed is more than sufficient for a quick bunnycatnap. Perhaps this closet holds imperial gear—but the lock on it prevents you from finding out. The seat of this chair has been stuffed with cloudsilk that's sure to please any rear end. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )>]Ö ©ÏI ;I â @ÆÙ X3M§p ;¶¦  ¹ÙÓ ;³â4O ÷b¼ùD %“rŠ! %($’ ;­Âz \þt] ;,—Y} oë'á{  áÅí8¿ “¨™á “ÄÓ“Z ;–„ Ðàž"û ;c?Nƒ ôReturned the Royal Mirror to a quest magnus! Sagi All right, let's go! This strange device looks like a waterwheel with a chimney attached. It looked like King Ladekahn used this surge of clouds to ascend to the road above. , should we try heading up there, too? Let's try It looks dangerous OK, here we go! You think so? It doesn't look that bad to me. Bright light radiates down through a gap in the clouds. Gibari used the royal mirror here. Should we give it a try, too? You're right. We'd better hurry after the king. Right, let's hurry on for now. A beautifully ornate mirror lies on the ground here. Milly Isn't this the mirror Gibari was using? Guillo He must have dropped it when he ran off. If it's a royal keepsake, then the king will be missing it. Let's take it back to him. Huh? We're out of blank magnus.

We can't take this until we make some space. Obtained the magna essence Royal Mirror! Say, can we use this to scatter rainbows like Gibari did? Hmm, I dunno... , do you think it's OK for us to use this without permission? Sure, why not? We really shouldn't Well, all right. Just this once. You're right. We need to hurry after the king! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Âd²* n–J” ;ˆbM @PÐ Ç Xå: ^ÓöŠÂ ƒL@… ŠØ—š\ ËGA}¢ ädï ;¬-Y) N✞“ ;‰}w ¦o&ŒŽ ;u-žÇ ÙrtÖz ûÍö*Ú Returned the Royal Mirror to a quest magnus! Sagi All right, let's go! Milly It looks like you can walk there. Guillo This place is a labyrinth. Are you sure there's even an exit? This strange device looks like a waterwheel with a chimney attached. Bright light radiates down through a gap in the clouds. It looks like the royal mirror would work here, too. What do you think, ? You're right. We'd better hurry after the king. Right, let's hurry on for now. Ghostarrow Aqua Hood ä k0Þ9ƒ é®Aì ;ûç @Ý®‹ X”ž `¿{ D m°)GÝ }þS »UÕûm Û—ŠÄ( HtÚQ¶  W* OüF8 †«Úl ¾²ïìû ý°ÎÄ –­øრî- _ ?²Á~¦ ;Ž¬Ò )[t ЍœÝ‰ =«­° ;o§™¢ UšpMÚ @nÎÅ ‡ì!Øq Èøzu„ FMvü ?Y”f ; „­i T0É@í ™5¯Þ­ þx¥¬ñ s> z d8¬? ;>>ð Â1×É  ä6|(½ õþ›ã ; ö s "MÏ ÁÅ Ù Áˆ¼¯ õiL˜r 3 Ó( ;~g•Ð yùy ;ú‰ ÒÎËe ;¹Î·Õ &u ' 6> 1¦,eæ ;üÔˆë :°ˆèÚ }ß;+ }f’Wa ;Ióo& ±}j¬ ßReturned the Royal Mirror to a quest magnus! Sagi All right, let's go! Old Man Cloudmeister If you do manage to create a cloud, please come by and show me.

Maybe seeing a beginner like you successfully make a cloud would get my students going. My other students have all been vying to match your stellar example.

I hope you'll keep practicing, too, and create a wonderful path of clouds for all of us. Very well, listen carefully. First off, I'll need to give you this. It's a critical ingredient when synthesizing Diadem clouds. Oh? It appears you have no blank magnus free.

I wanted to give you some salt, but I suppose you'll just have to come back for it later.

Now let me explain how the synthesis process works. Obtained the magna essence Salt! Now let me explain how the synthesis process works. Start with some freshly drawn pristine water, and ready a blaze, stronger than your average flame. Begin by mixing those together, and wait just a short while.

I'd say, oh...about the time it takes to send three sets of cancerites packing. After the mixture has sat for that time, you'll need to add some salt. Then you need only wait patiently until your Diadem cloud is complete. The timing is just a bit tricky, but it's not too difficult a process, is it? Not at all. I'm ready to give it a try with my magnus mixer. Feel free to use any of the ingredients here. Oh my, visitors! What a rare surprise. I suppose you came via the Cloud Passage? Yes, although it's kind of a long story. Milly Might I ask what you all are doing in a place like this, sir? My, my, what a well-mannered young lady.

This is none other than the Diadem Cloud Synthesis School. Synthesis school? Meaning...people can make the clouds that form the Cloud Passage? Precisely! At this school I impart the secret to crafting those wondrous, walkable clouds, but... You blew it AGAIN? Sigh... All of my students are incompetents. I'm sorry to have startled you. Say, you wouldn't be interested in learning to synthesize Diadem clouds yourselves? What? You mean you'd teach us? Happily. From the look of you, I'd say you show promise. Oh, it's you. Have you decided to learn how to synthesize Diadem clouds? Walkable clouds... Should we learn how to make Diadem clouds, ? Let's learn No, that's OK

You're right. He's offered—we may as well take him up on it. Ohh! So you'll try your hands at it!

You're probably right. We might not be able to use them anyway. I see... Quite a shame indeed.

Well, come back anytime if you decide you want to learn. I have confidence in you all. Oh? Don't tell me! You've made a Diadem cloud! Ahh! Look at this color! Feel this fluffiness! It's perfect! A perfect Diadem cloud!! It was simple, thanks to you explaining it so well. Ha ha, I see. I knew you had promise. Listen up, you dunces! This young man just made a cloud in the blink of an eye! Whaaat?! N-No way... This is the finest cloud I've seen in some time. It belongs with you. The Diadem cloud was returned to you! Here, take this, to commemorate your mastery. Fire-Brewed Tea I'm proud to have pupils like you. You're welcome here any time. Hmm? Didn't it work? Oh, it's you. What can I do for you? Teach me the recipe I'd like some salt Never mind Would you mind teaching me that recipe for synthesizing Diadem clouds again? Not at all. I admire your commitment to learning. I'm sorry, could we borrow some salt? Yes, of course. You won't get far making Diadem clouds if you don't have any salt. Hmm? It appears you have no blank magnus free.

I'll happily lend you salt any time you'd like, so make some room and come on back. Thank you, sir. Oh, think nothing of it. You all are pupils of mine, in your own way. Oh, it's nothing. I see. Well, come on back if you think of anything. Ugh...that's so weird. Why does it always explode... H-Hey, don't distract me right now! It sounds like you all have joined the school as well. I can tell you now, it's no easy feat making clouds.

I promise I'll master it one day, though. I'll make the Cloud Passage convenient and accessible to all! Wow, I'm blown away. But I won't give up!

I'll master cloud-making one day, and create a Cloud Passage that's convenient and accessible to all! OK, so first I add this, then this... Or wait, was it this? Hmmm...no matter how many times I hear this recipe, I can't seem to remember it.

It would be so much easier if there were a memo of the recipe somewhere I could check. Is it really true you created a Diadem cloud?

That's so amazing. I'm so jealous. I wish there were a machine that would synthesize things for you. A roaring blaze is rising from the firewood. This urn is full of freshly-drawn pristine water. A variety of magna essences mingle within this vessel. Synthesizing magna essences without a magnus mixer looks like a real pain. Steam billows forth from this jug full of what appear to be cloud ingredients. Bright light radiates down through a gap in the clouds. If we used the royal mirror here, we might be able to clear away that rainbow. You're right. We'd better hurry after the king. Right, let's hurry on for now. Arabesque Bandages Huh? This cloudmaker has been shut off. Should we switch it on? Flip the switch Let's not OK, it looks like we can get up there now.

You're right. We wouldn't want it to explode or something. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä gÉh ]õNÁ ®Pk +Å‚% hLÇÝ] mŒ±¦[ ¹#v›T ÅAû $Yæ[ )I±·Ó $—C— \¼Ÿ $@ ^eºk $Ûõk[ Ëy9‰º $dÖ¥Ñ The path is blocked by a wall of light. The cloud pathway is broken here, impeding your progress. Sagi It's too unstable to try and jump across. Let's turn back for now, . The path appears to continue ahead, but the clouds here are broken, impeding your progress. Frozen Suit Sagi OK! The rainbow blocking the way has scattered. There, we got rid of the rainbow. Piece of cake! OK! The rainbow barrier is gone. Now we can keep going. It's no use... The clouds are too thick—the light won't reach the rainbow. We did it! The rainbow has scattered! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä tƒ½Ø ˆû›` ndV° +ê?— h¼ARI m(±ÈX ¹¤ ×8 ÅAû "Yæ[ 'I±·Ó "—C— Z¼Ÿ "@ Ž^eºk "Ûõk[ Éy9‰º "dÖ¥Ñ The path is blocked by a wall of light. The cloud pathway is broken here, impeding your progress. Sagi It's too unstable to try and jump across. Let's turn back for now, . The path appears to continue ahead, but the clouds here are broken, impeding your progress. Ascension Sagi OK! The rainbow blocking the way has scattered. There, we got rid of the rainbow. Piece of cake! OK! The rainbow barrier is gone. Now we can keep going. It's no use... The clouds are too thick—the light won't reach the rainbow. We did it! The rainbow has scattered! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  ¸ÊÙ ƒñ +çÄj² g¿P² l†€=ˆ Œ~}ZE “F(w gÏR®z î¥î›| ŒZsõ +«k% g?ù“ KÅAû «Yæ[ °I±·Ó «—C— 㼟 «@ ^eºk «Ûõk[ Ry9‰º «dÖ¥Ñ   ¸¯= ÉR?ú§ ÎThe path is blocked by a wall of light. This sconce has a large star-shaped ornament at the top. Sagi I wonder what it's here for. Guillo It certainly doesn't look to be imperial in manufacture... Why give it another thought? Huh? That cloud vortex disappeared?! It looks like the machine down below has stopped. Hmmm...it's too dangerous to just jump down from here. We'll have to look for another route. Sagi OK! The rainbow blocking the way has scattered. There, we got rid of the rainbow. Piece of cake! OK! The rainbow barrier is gone. Now we can keep going. It's no use... The clouds are too thick—the light won't reach the rainbow. We did it! The rainbow has scattered! Sagi Whew, that would've been messy if we landed on anything besides these clouds.

We might not be so lucky next time. Let's be more careful, OK? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ø›Û I&ð’ _B ² f—gq ¬$è‚š ±ÏKµ Ùü–LÊ ßÍœ‚= _æbíÜ !Y~7 ¬¹‘ã| wT•îf The path appears to continue ahead, but the clouds here are broken, impeding your progress. Guillo Sagi, we might be able to repair the path with a cloud of our own. Sagi Yeah. , should we give it a try? Milly The path is broken again... Is there no way we can get across? The road must have been connected at some point. Couldn't we reconnect it somehow? Reconnect the path, huh...

Well, let's look around and see what we can figure out. ÍÍ ä ’· ¯ê { ø‰£ ª0n€} ÑE$%È Þ‚„‚ êY o›®‘ oÎòÛ• oÚ˜–ë t30¨ ã€t\ oZ¤¾l -‹‹eí -JÃÀ ^¨'6A Ž.yu oSagi This wind is overpowering. We won't be able to do much of anything if we get stuck in the currents.

Let's wait until the wind dies down, then pass through. This rock is lighter than it looks. Fire Element High Potion Change the wind to blow to the right. We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ®Ë¡ Ýã÷¹ G¿>?‚ YY jo›®‘ ÆÎòÛ• ÆÚ˜–ë Ë30¨ :€t\ ÆZ¤¾l „‹‹eí „JÃÀ µ¨'6A å.yu ÆThis boulder bears a different pattern than the others in the area. Empyreal Wildfire Sedna Peach Tree We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ’xtÖ ˆ¡5 dß ŠSagi This wind is intense...

I don't think we'll get far against a headwind like this.

Let's look for another route, . Levinsnake's Rise ÍÍÍÍ ä Ô2YC æ• u¥‡Ÿ 㦠ô"TT <ßç#ö Ò<è tŸöÇ« ÃY òo›®‘ NÎòÛ• NÚ˜–ë S30¨ €t\ NZ¤¾l  ‹‹eí  JÃÀ =¨'6A m.yu NSagi Wait, . The wind here is too powerful.

It looks like all the Vents' currents exit through that hole over there.

We'll be whooshed outside in a heartbeat if we try to push our way through.

Let's not get any closer. The winds are too strong. It's not safe to get any closer than this.

If we don't find something to block that hole... , let's use a gust boulder to block the hole like we did before. A gust boulder is blocking the hole. We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä PÜ–2 ‘kx` \Ï}n T"¤ñ' Y8ýè T 0 …Y »o›®‘ ÎòÛ• Ú˜–ë 30¨ ‹€t\ Z¤¾l Õ‹‹eí ÕJÃÀ ¨'6A 6.yu Thunder Hat A royal crest of Diadem lies on the ground. It's covered in blood... Sagi Wait, isn't this...the one Celsica wore? We should bring it back to that man at the castle. We don't have any blank magnus free. We need to drop something if we want the %s. Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä £ÒÙ ät.ß õ 4µ 9Welcome to our store!! Thanks for coming!! You've received mail!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä \ˆh/m ­EÚ! a‰â¶ f½W“ ÂŒ¬´ˆ 8·Lw ÓÁjˆË `é y ¾@ÌŒ$  _mNC L€1”¶ úË‹þ£ _Nâcú jXÝñ _1®`0 …¯ZV‹ aʵŠà ¢|í£E a.Óø ¼žå a¹_Ã( âÑæq¹ ¡5з Má’ÎA x’Ëq É°lí¢ 7Œ}» ‘>¸ ´v»-  ý!<à ùG# ?-)ÌÁ F|”Ôw P$ÌQ (ÈnþÜ ‡±ò¶ ÕWXí alú¸ó ÄAÌçå Êc¡m ?UÁÔƒ FGdω ö<'òF ÄTtÙ JÏ}K pÄ]º ÄC¸ît F«,ÅK ŸRõGî aGäÒ SSPä KsÐìX }Hvê6 ИCiÛ 9~#ì ¤Sý_ë ?ÿWtø  Åâsó a‡ï [¬Ú5 —«É]f ê\¯ñD ap¡¡6 !¨°‡1 e¥gq³ †§5È e¨Ü@v %Å:½ ½²2ñ Ã2ÁH« ½ødè  ÿead ;Ct2€ B¥œ ½SÝŸ n,>‹” ½åÒ ” „ ð‹ó Ë!¡@ ÐÄ@vÄ ½Á—¤• Þ¯£. 3ÀÂ={ 3ü´’ Ë[“8“ lá¾Ð Ë ®¯ …Û—b ½CÑý ü§yäq ?W}_’ ½8Œ˜Á }¼eÆ_ Ë,”1× Ã5ÛwË ½žŸvà éÊÒã Ë|ÿ£{ ù½E@ ½¤FÊÿ =šOŠã ;A¯ r3êÊ ½Ë{uz ÉqŠ8 ˪ä_< Ü[ôƒ AÀ”C2 Ad2p' ËÎü‹s …Ë³£ ½U™Ñx ü;ýΔ ?GD…’ ½– õë s<¾Aß Ëè Í£ ¹n)*p ½è4¡ ü#“@§ ËK©å/ öë¼Z ;›º Im Ë´P°$ ^ᣈ Ë?Œs> h“Èc” ½C* +Ç Ç ;šÍÔ0 ŸdÜ{ ËÕx‰ð Xá cÜ ;ˆ¸ ^azã Ëmðì pWäj œlZ° œ†Îv ˏ„±õ ÛøÂøÏ Ë;5Þ• …Ïú„  )F†Óf Ë´¾v hÏÏÉ· ;]*? ^’ó× Ë:ãj8 ¦Þ¿!p A0#A A=žúæ ËhuDƒ …$Ø­ ;KíÃÙ  ´×yÖ )ߞϛ Ëd-¬ hNL‹Š ËÕÉjs 2Z„¯ FñÉá@ ’Uï¥ Æ¥|¢, Ë+ä N ì°Dbd ;×0°­ .}Ĺd Ë'w µ{ðõ ËõÒÿí 2TçÜ[ FB{:ù ’0ß%: ÆM â0 Ë÷áR% =È^1 ;™,² ^ò Ë BüB ˆÔÆx• Úⓤ Ëâ)Ì Ÿh}©ï Ôn3%U ùxz² ¹ÛÌŸ ;Pzž X¼'}e †ç÷© Ÿ ú+w Ë¢—ð¢ ÖNu‚ ½z›ÝÇ ë59GJ ËIo / 7/> ;¢•­› jLðmÔ ËõÛ ‹Ì4õŽ $ÚÙ\ÅG !Æ$Œ£ $ëzèah !ë®›—S %‹|i !ëæh'Ç %‘zU¡` !Æj:ôÕ &éÛÕ2ö !ëM „f '´lÇ '™5ð !ës*£P '³…ªÂ- !ëZ4«u (6Öà !ëó= (¤„&šØ '™á±M1 !ëµÑ‘ý )"b…à !Æð … )c î–y !ëVã³ )•óO½ !ë;``¿ )œ@ ¡£ !ëÀgIè (¤0¯ƒ '™Dm® !ÆóÚ(Ù *OÌW !릛/ *kÒŠ€I *êÃòb *ï]±¼ +ÕŒ c *êd€~ +<Ø‚ … *êšæw +m¹Ê: +™45†â *ê$/Ãó +Í‹–Ä +ò°e¡ ,ž˜Ü *꫇Ÿ ,o­UW— ,™,“y ,ßüÜ© -$©  -8õ'aO -JÐxK *ê’±4 -fX{M *ê¡ FÆ -v§ž¶P *êpãÐz -ˆÈ£©é -¨VÆ .œÇ­n .*Q¥l° *êkr .Oy5aH *ê¸æõ} .j ‘ .ŽUX¾¦ .ù¿×c{ /ͤ *êÁáÂ| /5X¨)U *ê5 eÍ /`G /…¯´Fã 0K´¾Ù 0n KÚ. *êá× Î 0•Â—Á 0©2Ôr 1 ÖŽ 1|­- *ê6ið/ 1Xˆ~ ø 1µ`$Ƕ 2FÑs™ß 2cG¡}$ *ê„‚¥÷ 2vËdp 2kh 2«7¸XJ 2²ÇGq *êökÔ 3ÿøÌ 3B2ñÃÄ 3B£Œ¤ 2«úebé 3… zO$ *êWJ‡ 3Ì¥ôdE 1 ùI 3ó¶‚èˆ *ꐬ¹ 4 ¿mð 4HFøL‹ 4Hœ‡oî 2«á˜pK 3…3$d¶ *êPÒK 3ÌÇ.^0 4ÌžQR *ê>` 5$4 ¶¹ 5EëÌ» 5Eâbëý *êeGët 5|\‹þ 5Ãk…x 7Clouds of immaculate white spread out here, completely obscuring your field of vision. Sagi We can't leave town without Milly. Let's wait for her to catch up before we go anywhere. H-Hey, could you not interrupt me here?

I-If I don't deliver these quick, my girl is gonna tan my hide... Huff, pant... I've managed to get this far, but I just don't think I can go on...

B-But if I don't deliver this quick, my girl will totally... H-Hey, could you not interrupt me here?

Th-This time, I really can't be late... I've got to get these mountain apples delivered. Out of the way, kid! It's export season for the mountain apples, and we're all in a hurry. All right, I'm off. Time to haul me some mountain apples from Cebalrai. Better hurry, or the liner will get here. Gotta run, gotta run! These poor flowers wilt in no time if you don't keep an eye on 'em.

Storin' their essence is outta the question, ya hear? They're purtiest like this, au naturel! I can't believe they'd set fire to Nunki Valley's woods! Have they no respect for nature at all?! Greythorne Squeak! Squeak! Squeak! Squ-squ-squeak! Squeaaak! Is it cheering him on? It sounds like it's talking to us. It sounds like it's in some kind of trouble. Well, that was fun. The rumors just never die, do they? Goodness. Have we met somewhere before? What are we going to do, now that Nunki Valley's forest has been burned down? The whole world is in dire straits... Maybe I should be doing more than just sitting around here chatting. Today was another day full of talking. I've got to get home and get started on dinner! Well, hello. Are you travelers? Have you all been to Nunki Valley? What was it like? What will it be like when they're done, I wonder... We've got to start talking in earnest about how to ensure a future where we can sit around chatting idly. Heh heh, that whole legend of Guillo the Maneater is a godsend for anyone raising little kids.

How 'bout it—want to hear about Guillo the Maneater before headin' on? Guillo ...... Here I went to all the effort of making up this legend, and none of the kids will listen to me lately.

They say they're rather go play outside than sit around listening to stories... That's kids for you. If we do anything bad, the imperial puppet is gonna come eat us! I'm never being bad again! A big old ship flew over Nunki Valley and dropped a monster there. Honest! I wonder who beat that monster they dropped in the Nunki Valley woods.

Was it those imperial soldiers? Or maybe it was you all! I'm a little scared, but I wish I could meet that imperial puppet, just once, and talk with it. Milly Oh, come on, Guillo. Make the kid's day. A whole bunch of black clouds have started coming from Nunki Valley's direction. Those aren't clouds, that's smoke. Smoke? Does that mean something is on fire? Hey, mister, are we going to be able to play with the animals in the woods again do you think? Count on it. I promise you'll be able to play with them again someday. You promise? When? How many bedtimes from now? I wish we could stop just talkin' and actually go play in Nunki Valley again... There was a crazy noise a while back from the direction of the forest. I was a little scared by it... All the grown-ups have started to yell at us that we can't leave the city. I'm tired of all their talk. "Hand-fired earthenware, straight from the master!" Price tags decorate these warped mugs and plates. Hmm, he's got a good eye... Sagi, what do you say we pick one of these up? No, Guillo, you know we can't afford to waste any money! A bee is buzzing busily about in search of nectar. You'd better not disturb it. This cart has been piled high with mountain apples. Will he be able to get up the hill with this many apples in tow? - WANTED - "Milly the Klepto-Maiden" Known to nab everything from eyeliner to skyliners. Beware!

Report any sightings to the nearest imperial soldier. "Guillo the Masked Maneater" Puppet of destruction. Snatches babies and razes entire cities.

Report any sightings to the nearest imperial soldier. Milly H-Hey, wait just a minute, here! What is the deal with this poster?! First off, this face! What are they, BLIND?! Guillo I'd say they have a keen eye for detail. Quiet, can opener! Sagi, you have to take this horrible, libelous poster down at once! Sagi R-Right... Take it down, then throw it out IMMEDIATELY. Are we clear?! , do you hear me? I hear you Let's just leave it Yeah, I-I hear you... Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the poster unless we make some room. Well? Come on!! Sagi, , you've got to take it down! Hurry!! Obtained the magna essence Milly Wanted Poster! You'd better throw that away, pronto! Do you hear me, Sagi? ?? Hmm... Nah, we should leave it up. What?! WHY?! Well...if we got caught tearing it down, people might suspect... I don't care! I want this down! Gone! Destroyed!! Enough. Keep that squawking up and we'll be arrested on entirely different charges. I hate you ALL. Milly's wanted poster has been pasted up here. Should we tear it down and take it with us? Let's take it No thanks You'd better throw that away, pronto! Do you hear me, Sagi? ?? OK. Let's pass on the Milly Wanted Poster for now. This is... It serves her right. Sagi, leave that one right where it is until the wench gets back. ...... I-It really is impressive how wild this description is.

There's no way anything as savage as all that could really be roaming through the streets. You think so? The way Guillo lights up and goes on those rampages, I'd say it's pretty close.

ESPECIALLY the bit about the Masked Maneater. Sagi, I feel like I could do more damage than a machina arma right now.

Would you mind if I reduced the soldiers, the wench, and this whole blasted city to a pile of ashes? Y-Yes, I would mind! Guillo... You weren't kidding, were you? Let's take it down Let's leave it up You're right. Let's get this thing down before Guillo really does explode. Obtained the magna essence Guillo Wanted Poster! OK. Let's pass on the Guillo Wanted Poster for now. Guillo's wanted poster has been pasted up here. Should we tear it down and take it with us? Fine, leave it up! We're leaving!! H-Hello there... Psst, doesn't that thing remind you of the maneater they're lookin' for? Oh! And that girl there looks like that thief... The boy's face is familiar, too... This isn't good... They're talking about those wanted posters. It would seem this town is populated by gossips.

Maybe they would gossip about something else if the posters were removed. Right. I know it's a pain, but let's check around the city and tear down any posters we find. Why don't we get out of here before they put two and two together... Things seem to have quieted down here. Right. It sounds like people have stopped talking about those posters as much. Now remember, if you don't listen to what I say, Guillo the Masked Maneater will come for you.

You don't want to be taken away to the dank, dark depths beneath the Taintclouds, do you? I-It's gotten to be a pretty colorful rumor, huh? Ahh! Guillo the Masked Maneater?! Eek! Scary! But wait... If that's Guillo, where are all the spikes like in the pictures? Silence, brats! Those pictures aren't me!! Ooh, it's mad! Scary! Are you really, really Guillo the Masked Maneater?! Guillo, let's GO! What were you thinking, dingbat! You almost caused a huge scene. What were you thinking? You almost caused a huge scene. I'll see this town destroyed. ...Look. Let's just stay away from that circle of kids for now. They say over in Alfard, hordes of bad children have been snatched away by Guillo the Masked Maneater... ...... That guy is full of it.

In any case, we shouldn't get any closer until the rumors die down a bit. Hmm? It looks like that ring of children are gone, now. You saw how many posters we tore down. Perhaps the rumors are starting to clear. Granny Ohh, I'm worried... I can't help but be concerned! Milly That woman seems to be in quite a fix. I wonder what's happened. Sagi What seems to be the matter? Tree-Hugging Granny

The woods at Nunki Valley, south of the city, are crucial to our day-to-day lives.

But lately the lightbugs which act as the forest's protectors have started coming out in droves. Lightbugs? The lightbugs protect the forest from a host of dangers. They serve a vital role.

But with this many of them, people can't even walk through the woods.

If you find yourself headed to the woods at some point,

do you think you could clear the lightbugs away from the path? Well, ? Let's do it Let's turn her down All right. We'll see what we can do. Really? You'd do that for me? You're such a kind boy.

Here, let me give you this, then. Holy Leaf I'm sorry, but we're in a real hurry. What, you're turning me down? That's pretty cold, son.

If you change your mind, come speak with me another time. If you use that holy leaf at the base of one of the sparkling trees in the forest,

you can gather holy droplets and be enveloped in their power.

For a limited time, that will make the lightbugs avoid you instead of attacking.

Use that time well, and you should be able to chase them right off the path. Good luck! I understand. I'll give it a try. Hey, it's you! Looks like you managed to chase away those lightbugs for me!

Here's a little thank-you from me. Please take it. Elemental Talisman Thank you, really.

I've never seen anywhere near that many lightbugs before, though. Is this a sign of things to come? All of the lightbugs were killed when they set fire to the woods...

It's the end for this city... Oh, it's you all... It looks like you once chased away those lightbugs for me.

Thank you. Let me give you this... Sigh... But to think that something like this could happen... Please... Try to cheer up. You're right... Thanks. I've made up my mind. The lightbugs may never come back to us, but...

I've decided that, no matter how many years it takes, I'm going to restore Nunki Valley's woods. Please... Don't give up. Thanks. You all look like you've got a few things to do, too.

We'll both get through this. Keep your chin up, son. Sagi Umm... We kind of need to get going... I know it! And that reminds me— It's no use... He'll go on like this all day. Forget it. Let's just give him the slip. Howdy! I'll bet you must be travelers. Yes, sir. We've come to see Master Rodolfo. Oh ho! Then take a gander up there! That's his estate. Just walk right on up this hill and you'll be there in no time. Thank you! I think we'll do just that. By the way—where did you fly in from, if you don't mind me asking? Howdy! I'll bet you must be travelers. Where did you fly in from? Diadem Hassaleh Far, far away Diadem, sir. Hassaleh, sir. Uhh... Pretty far away, sir. You don't say. Talk about a long way from home!

Does that mean this is your first time in town? Yes, sir We've been once before Yes, sir, that's right. No, we've been here once before. Weeell, how 'bout that.

Ain't this a great city, though? 'Least as far as backwater cities go? My kind of place! Not exactly... Yes, sir. It reminds me of my hometown. Well... It's kind of, uh, sparse. Awww, you think so?

The people here just love to yammer away, you know what I mean?

Give 'em a chance and they'll gossip your ear off.

I'll bet they drive you crazy, huh? Ain't that the truth! You've got them all beat Yes, sir. Umm... Right?! They just blab and blab and blab and blab—they're all blabbermouths, every last one! Milly Hey... Has the old man listened to a word we've said this whole time? You know, I think he's planning on having this conversation whether we help him or not... Nowadays it's those three outlaws who done shook up the Empire.

They've become the talk of the town. Did you folks hear about that? Oh, we've heard Nope Um...sir. We have to— YES! Shocking, ain't it? Guillo Sagi, this graybeard is more likely to talk the day away than we are to profit from this "conversation." Yeah... What should we do, ? Let's split Let's listen a little longer You want to hear more? I'm telling you, Sagi, it's a waste of time. Right, let's cut things short here. Sagi... I'm starting to get a headache... Ugh, I'm starting to get a headache. Let's get out of here Just a LITTLE longer... So you see, blah blah blah... And then the pow said to me blah blah...

and the tramp hit me with her oven mitts still on blah blah blah... The old man's STILL talking?! Let's hear him out Leave him be Right, I don't know how much more of this we can take. Let's go. Oh, that's right! Did I mention what's goin' on down in Nunki Valley?

Just the other day I saw these two enormous pollywhales on the side of the trail—

Oh, now wait... Maybe they was pows. No, wait...

Nope, I'm startin' to think they was olifants.

Hmm, what do you think, travelers? Oh wait wait, forget that for a minute. I just remembered it's mountain apple season...

And they're givin' the blessed things away down in Cebalrai because this year was a good harvest.

So I was thinkin', maybe I oughta get down there and grab me some before they run out.

But you know it's a mighty long way there on foot.

Hmm...figures. Gives new meanin' to the expression, "How you like them apples?", know what I mean? ÍÍÍÍÍ ä WÓá}i »çìó ¥ýµ7 aFœK  1R5H u ¨Ý ë1¢æ§ ²cá CððT kjA ŏìÝ þFÎÉ\ jÌÝ Þ ò$@ùÏ ­e< ¤ ñ`‚ò wï¿ †Â¦ ê&¨ i êüœº Lúò<» RcÐ À ¶ù#$< ×1ƒ Š v‘~Î |yGÙ¾ ©ÌŸÉ‹ ®¾œ vÀÑ|D æ¤Bü˜ _ ¢ ”¦*þ ©îX = ÇTvqŠ v žO Ñ…TÄÆ üÓ*–Ý ü³sÏN ©µ6þ] @ÓÜÚJ ©é7õ w÷-Jí î09‚“ ©®0P¥ +¯”•“ ]]ù Ò ]â÷ÝÍ ©†1ȵ ˜íÜ!0 ©_5 £xŸöQ ©âŒÑ¾ ¹Umˆ eÁ3 ‹¹ J © 4ä w….v« îK¢ï• ©…ª[ Drõý ©ù°Ãž mŠ¹k ¤ƒWÝ| ª·Ili ŠsÝh µÁ®Ü ü*úd@ Å|Zü ©µnE iøš­ ©©þ‰ø ™Í́ Ldz ²¯ü ©Iê; (¬øœ ¤&Õ. ‰4ÌFÌ wròr Ëá² üEèÈ Œìˆ ©y= S!^\ 3œ ¨ú V» ©SðÞ ÕClouds of immaculate white spread out here, completely obscuring your field of vision. I looks like we can take the magna essence of these clouds, but...

With an imperial soldier right there, we probably shouldn't do anything that conspicuous. I heard one older gentleman in this city is a real lady-killer, but I haven't seen him around anywhere. Is that the old playboy everyone's talking about?

He looks all gloomy. He's not at all what I'd imagined. Wheeeee! Cloudy cloudy clooouds! Daddy said that the clouds in Deeuhdem are pink. It smells great inside these clouds! You can't eat clouds. They look like they'd be sweet as candy... It's kind of a shame. Hmm, what did those wanted criminals look like again? I feel like I was looking for someone up until just recently... Who was it again? I just don't remember. I talked big about bagging those wanted criminals, but...

Man, what would I do if I ever actually met up with those freaks? Were those criminals from the posters the ones that burned the woods of Nunki Valley?

This is terrible... Was anyone listening before when I said I'd capture them all myself? Wanted criminals? Please! They'll crumble before my technique! I'll give 'em this! And some of this! Hoo-wah! Hiii-yah! Hah! Imperial soldiers are nothing against the kenpo I learned a ways back! Empire Soldier Ahem. I'm searching for the wanted criminals!

Who are you people?! I can't see a thing. The moisture in Pherkad's distinctive white clouds refreshes pedestrians walking through them. Milly I've heard these clouds are fabulous for your skin. Let's try to walk through as many as we can. - WANTED - "Sagi the Wedding Con" Spiriter who will spirit away your life's savings. Watch out, ladies!

Report any sightings to the nearest imperial soldier. Milly Sagi... This talk about marriage fraud... Sagi Is made up, of course! Come on, have a little faith! I don't know... Sagi, something about you just cries out to be mothered.

I'm sure you'd be a big hit with rich, older madame-types looking to get married. Guillo He's still just a soft little kid in some ways. ...... Oh, dear. I think we hurt his feelings! Let's take the poster down Cheer up, Sagi You're right... Let's tear this stupid poster down. Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the poster unless we make some room. Obtained the magna essence Sagi Wanted Poster! Hey... , do you think I'm still soft, too? Not at all Every once in a while Thanks. Hmm, maybe I am... ...... My wanted poster has been stuck up here. Do we want to take it with us? Let's take it No thanks This face... That's a little harsh... ...... We DEFINITELY don't need this wanted poster. Youth I'm telling you, if I see them criminals, I'm gonna beat 'em down and turn 'em in. Middle-Aged Man Heh, they're supposed to be pretty vicious. You sure you can take them on by yourself?

As it happens, I used to be the Cebalrai arm-wrestling champ in my youth.

You just leave it to me and these fists of iron. POW! Granny Well, I'm not about to let those ruffians run free in my city, either.

I'll take my staff and just... Whack. Whack... Get it? ......?! Whew, that was close. Those posters are breeding rumors...

Until those people move on to another topic, it'll be tough passing by. Right. If we take down those posters, things may quiet down a bit. Let's give it a try, guys. Those criminals will all fall before my amazing karate chop... No, it's gonna take my sure-kill super death move, the "Iron Claw"... And I'll take my staff and just... Whack. Whack... You see? ...These people are kind of extreme. Let's not get caught by anyone in this city. It seems they've stopped their squawking. Right. Maybe now we can get through here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä «J´_y Ù¬ aŽ½£ r¨3} Ÿ´)`W ü:® É›knÀ ù!«±B ùí‰^ 3üûš 8 ¾M 3 ûû¦ LìRÿ¼ {=ß ›0×…¯ ¹ßÖ‹ †»JQ f™Õô ¯ÞõŒª ôþ OS‰]— é¹ } Œ%2^9 '* 4s ŽrïÂî #øCŽ Âd۝ª '­§)Í á<"œ 3+ñ! b˜YÃ× £KˆVd 3}Üôr 6°?^ }Ùš“ 3<%‚Ê ÿeÙƒ[ 0|”÷$ J]b – 3·û2Ÿ ÁŒ;nç øqd| 3ÿú›ì rrÓ‰ |ð¿fa 3ç~‘7 ÷O7˃ 84’ ÅúÝEù +ÐÓ¤¥ 6’ô" KIų º`ç  }.§× üîŒÙˆ ˆHP$ö 3B´+ (ïX hçyPL «•”˜ ÿÝŠëô [减 ˜·†w J\„ɹ ™Œì߸ ©¾Õ/2 ™‘íF´ Ç´×w ®aÛd й±& Nçïƒ Sr­Âô ™ÉÛÖó p±£c` ™#è×b Â…ªÎ 1¾€Ë RRŝ® ñ›‚%ÿ ÷ò܏¯ Lrƒ šEê ñóŒYî $šèŽ ¶MS zÔ ¶ ÈæÜÄ ̓a ÈoæWì ý~ ~¸ ñ¿Ûí Yk˞ΠÁ€u Ÿ|Io÷ ÃkÐ{ øCêH Èc•Û õÌxp² ý› ðJR È’Ü/] 5¦€ƒ» U\> ÅbŸp È{øÊ› èˆXUš gòÐ _q9b© ƒbi¼ Ȥ#‘³ Âi`]° ñPËâ «]&L p4â[ [¯ ªo 1ôWIy R6A³¬ È&öN zÛ7>’ Ãx÷ûn Ã¥x1Å ÈÖi›¢ èîf¥e F= ½ _ Á¬ ƒrÿ%Ç È$ý àè£‚ß ñ¶ ‰ äQì k°AT Y øÍþ È»çIç ‡ L¾P ñX.oo ÅqBLÇ L¡Ë§ þ,£M² )œë¢ 1L\a qA¯vÌ y©<¯4 Èý1ÎÆ Ñá”àü ŸI»× ÝÆàþý ȨýN â ÞW ñWWm šŽ“©» ¢Äö ïéd¯™ ÈO†¹N E´®Õ Ⱦµ|Y sÿAü Ȉæâ ¿_[ê  )à:¡ 1µrž qzÜrð y XÒ3 È{hò Ô¶][¼ ñŒ¬^ó I¥äà Vhvú OAlI ȤÖ4 ˜Ä§Gœ î¶ï[ êSfida Attendant Wow, it's warm here. And the people on this island are all so laid back!

It's so cozy, I could just drift off to sleep right here. Hurry on with your mission, then, sir. Will you be heading to another island, then? Yes, let's go No, not quite yet Sagi H-Hold on, . Milly has gone off to take care of something. We can't just ditch her here. Good luck, sir, and hurry. A-After I ran the whole way here...carrying all this...the liner...already left... Ahhh, today's another gorgeous day. You can see forever when the sky is this clear. I wonder what that man out in Nunki Valley had attached to his arm... Those imperials really changed the face of Nunki Valley. There's hardly any green to be seen anymore. My daddy's got amazing eyes! He can see everything! It's gettin' to be the season to export mountain apples via skyliner.

That's got my husband running around haulin' mountain apples every day. My husband transports mountain apples from Cebalrai to the port here for export.

This was a great growing year for them. Take a look at this quantity! Leave it to my husband! Have you seen all the apples he's hauled out here and shipped off?

Boy, I sure made a good call the day I married him. My hubby says the nicest things!

Being this happy, I start to feel bad for everybody else. It's just about the season to export mountain apples via skyliner.

Now my boyfriend has to run around haulin' mountain apples every day. My boyfriend is supposed to be transporting mountain apples here for export...

But I haven't seen him at all! Just what the heck is he off doing?! Excuse me!! The skyliner already left!!

Now what are we gonna do with all these apples?! You make promises about going to a hot springs with all the money you make, and then you're late?!

If you miss the liner again next time, you're a dead man! Do you hear me?! Whoooa, y'all came here in that gold ship, didn't you?

What're yer names? Where y'all from? Why'd you come out here? H-Hey... I can't answer if you ask so many questions at once. You guys went to Rodolfo's house, didn't you?

Did he have lots of money? Did you get lots of good food? Did he give you lots of candy? I can never tell if Rodolfo is popular with the people here or not. Hey, you guys came in that gold ship again, didn't you?

How far can it go? What's the inside like? Does it ever fall? That ship can take us anywhere we need to go. Wow, that's sooo cool. Hey, you're travelers, right?

Where have y'all been? Is the Empire really amazing? Is Diadem really purty? Wh-What's with this kid giving us the third degree? Hey, are you guys leaving?

Did you go to Nunki Valley? What were the soldiers like? Did you see that monster? ...... Hey, you guys are travelers, right?

Have you been all over? Have you met lots of folks? Have you talked a lot? I guess kids are all this exuberant, no matter where you are. Hehe, don't get carried away, dear. You're going to make me blush.

I'm not ready to let the younger folk get the best of me yet. We're all done cleaning up here. How's about we go to a hot spring together sometime soon, Granny? Greythorne Squeak. Squeaaak? Heh, I've run out of things to talk about with Granny.

Have you heard anything interesting lately? These days so much has been happening, there are a ton of possible conversation topics.

There was the new emperor, that monster, and what's happened to Nunki Valley... Which to choose? Sigh. Once Gramps gets to talkin', he never stops. I'm bushed.

What were we even talkin' about at the end there? Sigh. I can't keep up with Gramps's talkative streak.

I wish every once in a while he'd stop talking and take me out somewhere. We've been ordered to search for three criminals, but I haven't seen anyone resembling the posters.

If you see them, be sure to tell us right away. ...... Considering those drawings, I guess it's no surprise. It seems they're raising flowers to plant around the city here. Admiring the contrast of blue sky, green earth, and white clouds never gets old. This figure, wings of the heart spread wide, seems like it could take off at any moment. Mountain apples are all but overflowing from this barrel. Sorry, but these apples are marked for export, so please don't handle them too much.

If you really want some, you can go to Cebalrai near here and get some for free. This empty barrel now contains only the lingering scent of mountain apples. Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? - WANTED - "Guillo the Masked Maneater" Puppet of destruction. Snatches babies and razes entire cities.

Report any sightings to the nearest imperial soldier. Milly Hey, Sagi! Look at that! Guillo Wha-!! Aha ha ha ha! The masked maneater, huh?

Guillo, you're a wanted criminal! What sort of decree is this?!

First of all, I do NOT have a beak! Sagi It looks like the Empire just made stuff up. Look on the bright side—with a portrait like that, nobody will recognize you right away. Hey, what do you say we take this down and bring it along with us? Milliarde... You rotten wench... Let's take it No thanks Yeah, let's take it with us. Sagi? ?! Not you, too... It's not like that. We may have some use for it later.

And would you rather we just leave it up here like this for everyone to see? I don't care! Do what you want. Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the poster unless we make some room. Good, leave it up! We're going!! Obtained the magna essence Guillo Wanted Poster! Calm down, you two. Milly, I really don't think we need this. You're right. Why do we need the picture when we've got the real dingbat right here? Enough! Sagi, we're going!! Guillo's wanted poster has been pasted up here. Should we tear it down and take it with us? OK. Let's pass on the Guillo Wanted Poster for now. W-We seem to be attracting an awful lot of attention... Why do the people here keep staring at us? Yeah... I get the feeling we ought to keep our distance... Say, do you think those wanted posters are the cause? Hmm, are those wanted posters to blame? Grandma Psst, honey! You don't think those people could be the ones? Grandpa Ayup, I was just thinkin' the same thing. They do look sorta like those portraits... Uh-oh... It would be unfortunate if they reported us... Yeah, we're lucky the portraits are so far off, but still...

We'd better steer clear of these people until everything blows over. Well, do you think it would help if we went around town tearing down the posters? Sagi, the rumors might die faster if we went around town tearing down the posters. You're right. Let's tear down any we find. Is it just me, or is it a little stifling here? Let's pull back for now. M-May I help you? It's no use... They're still talking about us. There may still be more posters around somewhere. Let's keep looking. There may still be more posters around somewhere. We'll keep looking. Hmm, it looks like the two old folks who were talking have decided to move on. They must have tired of gossip. Now we ought to be able to walk around a bit more freely. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä å|Òt Ä¥aÐ ªÀ© š$½2 —úñ“ °9œ dÌÅR ¦ÿŒj ÿ¼xD e€•; ÇD ·Ë Å›rã B2Ù’² {Èr 0 #—oL ¸ëiÚ …JIŸ ñô¡`j ,î3¸ Þëïn l:À@ ü£W– 8ñÔ ®Ð DvèI q˜ia ªÐP§º ýE¦Ü OæÉ# ©+Èù( ¯’GƧ  Sagi Hold on. If Rodolfo isn't here, there's no point in duking it out with the Dark Service. Let's head to Cebalrai for now, and try to find Rodolfo there. A whole bunch of imperial soldiers came out of the mansion... Has something happened? I can't believe it.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined they'd torch the woods. Hmm, the pay isn't half bad at all. Maybe I should become a chef and work in the mansion, too. Just what is Rodolfo's connection to those imperial soldiers, anyway? What happened between Rodolfo and the Empire?! I'd hate to work here and get ordered around all day. I came here to try to sell this prancer to Rodolfo,

but that man with the long bangs gave me the evil eye as he passed by, and the prancer got spooked. Just when the prancer was starting to calm back down, now there's trouble over in Nunki Valley.

I give up. The prancer is all spooked again. I was planning on selling this prancer to Rodolfo, but calming it down, I've grown kind of attached to it.

Now I'm thinking I'll forget about selling him off, and go off on a journey with him instead. The guy who came out of the mansion a little while ago shouted at me. "Outta the way!" yourself! Have all the soldiers and that scary guy all gone away? Mom is always telling me to grow up to be a great person so I can live in a place like this myself.

But is the Rodolfo guy who lives here really that great a person? Neiiigh. Whinny...neigh... This prancer seems like it's really afraid of something. Neiiigh. This prancer seems happy about something. The flowers in this shady patch are all a bit wilted. -NOW HIRING- -A cook who won't complain -A maid who won't moan Help wanted posters for positions in the mansion have been pasted up all over. This barrel full of mountain apples has been labeled "Rodolfo's: keep your mitts off." Milly I'd expect as much from the arriviste everyone's talking about.

He's a bigger cheapskate than they say. This empty barrel now contains only the lingering scent of mountain apples. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÀiW· :å ¤j—sQ [ý öXýN û¯¢Ô© /žÙ •É\§ß [­âr, öMú֏ ‰ ™2¤ ¦2Uîç á=3H… öŸ¬=Å O×¼… ˆ…v¨Î ;¸=  ï¤° -ŒÓÈÖ Ú:Yg {ÙÖù îO¨Ý Sò !l ©š²• áæ‘#I GaŠè" |ä ­ 謑IÄ ù÷/Xæ B”©Á »& b® É ðCÙ ÿã;) ð†#’ ^ ýò ð7> ¤Ëí(Í ðP¨Š ‡óy ð/ pÒ¶MO ðÄ,’u Ä® »7·¨ |.­Ù èVÑò ©Ý™ öW$dö ä+Nß è,“E  Ób&Á öú«é ZêJ bÚݶ ®Œi < n´ Ñ Û0\ ŽÆøóZ Ÿ²¢Uï Žºª? ìÜ»…0 ƒS…& •Â> Ž ùÉ `T™s ŽŠ;;½ ìI´, ŽN»; «í™“s Ãm¥á ÉPˆ|· Žß³`¡ ¥yÛ Žü>Cj _æ¥õ ¦¡Œ ˜g?¤ Žãy@¸ M[L3Ð I1‚6 §Çb ŽpJ ¡ æø¼á Žµúí‰ 5Õñ` XX\ îÏ=rˆ D*šŒ D`Dé «o3 rÙÑžX ”âI( Qö;b Î(7Ô1 ÿ÷= Ý&‰ „ Ž~tÅ  $ø «1¢¸ ÄQL }—ÛY ¸u Žgñ… CËáÓ» Ž NÞ ìäÐûØ Ž,~»u |G.  RÆ~F 5í3Ù® ˜YU  ˜x~Ò½ XrX Ìëa| ”ƃ Ž&Õ­Q éy´¬ z<à }v1 Ž¥ ú¨ Dµœ3 Œ¿ÛÏ £ …Èð Õ ù òf¢xÇ Žm–$L /· lÀ Ž€ð… hxåÎn Ž…(JU Ÿ¹Fˆ MMK( \ÿÌò ±Ó1 ±ÀgsW ÂáÅ' ㍠¡ ”A¯ÝŒ ‹ÒLk («Û:Ô ê$}ƒ yù¥þj c’¨å ¡‰VË¡ ŽMÖù¢ ЧpµP b¤›Ë nn,ø ŽX ¯ zŽâí¨ }V“Å Ȧ Ìx„Ê Ÿ'] Ž»æ /‘)º† ŽCdD8 LGËfÇ bƒ†g ŽWÒÚQ »ë¦v Ž)Ñ€X  g_°Ý Žñ&ób `S=ا =wW’ Àú2ù- Ž2åÑ" Ñ‘Ö? s~Œ \Å™Ëz ±±‹» ±pTÍ w‘Õ ̺“õÚ ”¢V Ç Žô(O ^ÌƆ …ðÃx ©¢@ Ž–{º Û½Zÿ§ Žß»× !;k_.ø Q#« £åÉÏ IõM òXFn Ž… Ù /âà3) Ž4ëh !iUgh! Our streets are full of imperial soldiers, and weird wanted posters cover the walls!

What'll become of Pherkad if things keep goin' at this rate?! So I hear Rodolfo managed to get his hands on the lordship. What a shock!

Is it really OK to leave the city in the hands of a nouveau riche like him? I just don't know... This city is currently without any official leader.

As a result, we've all decided as a community to get together to discuss Pherkad's future. Sagi Wait, isn't Rodolfo living in the lord's estate? That wiley, money-grubbin' buffoon just up and moved in on his own! He's not qualified to lead us. I can only imagine how much Alfard will change as a result of the recent change in leadership.

Do you suppose our city will be able to evolve under Rodolfo's guidance enough to keep up? Ugh, it's all over! This city is done for! A-Are you all right, sir? Oh, he's just got a headache from drinking too heavily. Ugh, I can't go on! It's going to take blazing heat and icy rainwater to cure this chronic fatigue! U-Umm, he's mumbling incoherently... Is he really OK? So, have you heard? Have you?

Nunki Valley's woods bestow a host of benefits upon us people, and on animals, too. Did you hear that from that old lady?

She may be right, but I've stopped going to the woods since the time I got attacked by those lightbugs. So, have you heard? Have you?

Imperial soldiers have burnt the woods of Nunki Valley down, and they're buildin' somethin' there. That's right, I remember that old tree-hugger was making a big fuss at the entrance to the city before.

I hadn't been to the woods since that fateful run-in with some lightbugs...

But I'm still sad they're gone. Nunki Valley's woods have gotten hairy recently, too. I hear the animals there are attacking people. Whaaat? No way!

What are we going to do if we can't get to the nuts and fish from that forest anymore? I heard that before the woods were burned, an imperial ship came and dropped a big monster there. Whaaat? So is that monster still out there? It won't come up to the city, will it? I've played with the animals in Nunki Valley before. What happened to all the animals in Nunki Valley? Will I be able to play with them again some day? Mom says I can't go play in Nunki Valley anymore. Nunki Valley's woods are gone now. They say there's no green left at all—that it's just barren rock now. Chubby Bartender Thanks, I owe you one. Next time I get worn down, I know who to call. Welcome! If you'd like to place an order, have a seat and call for service!

...Oh...we're out of seats, huh? All the imperial soldiers stuffing their face here skipped town without settlin' their tabs!

They said something about an "urgent meeting"! What lowlifes! The poor bartender has been dead on his feet for a while now.

Looking at those bags under his eyes, I start to feel tired myself. Empire Soldier Hey, did you guys hear? That criminal from the wanted poster is supposedly ex-Dark Service! Heh, he must have been a real hellion, even for a Dark Serviceman. I hear the local specialty mountain apple wine's secret recipe has been kept in the family for ages. Leave it to these hicks to brag. I guess it does taste a bit better than the cheap Alfard booze. Hey, is it really OK for us to just be shooting the breeze in a place like this? What are you talking about? This is reconnaissance! We're gathering information! Staring at this tapestry makes you feel like you're being transported off to some fantasy world. This cask is full of mountain apple wine. Whoa, wait, hey. You guys are still minors, aren't you? Yes. I'm 15 this year... Then sorry, but no alcohol for you. How's about a nice tall glass of pow milk instead? Tch. Mountain apple wine bottles have been stacked in here—all of them empty. This is Cebalrai-brewed mountain apple wine. It belongs to the bar, so you can't just take it. Sagi Huh? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take away any of that exhaustion like this. Chubby Bartender I see... Well, if you wouldn't mind making some room, I'll be right here. Oh, man... I'm so tired. Sorry, ... If we take any more chronic fatigue on, I'm going to pass out. Sorry, it seems I asked too much... Come on back whenever you're ready. Hey... Come on in... Milly Goodness. This place is hopping, but you sound like you've seen better days. Heh, it's so hopping I can't keep up. I've been workin' nonstop... Hmm? Say, are them things you got there some of those blank magnus?

I heard about 'em from a customer from Alfard. Is it true you can use 'em to extract anything? Well, pretty much. They can be filled with almost anything. If that's really the case, do you think you could take away this exhaustion with them? Huh?! I don't know if they'd work on something like that... Sure they will. So come on, help a guy out? I'll thank you properly for it. Hey...it's you guys. It's the end of the line for me... I'm so tired, I could just collapse.

Well? Think you could try to take away this exhaustion with those blank magnus? I don't know...can you really store fatigue in a magnus? Want to try, ? Let's try Let's not All right. I'll give it a try. Obtained the magna essence Chronic Fatigue! It worked?! Ugh, but what is this? All of a sudden, I'm exhausted... Hey! My body doesn't feel so heavy anymore. That stuff really does the trick.

I still feel kinda tired, though. Sorry, but you think you could take some more? You're right. We shouldn't be using blank magnus on something like that. I'm sorry, but I really don't think I should... I see... Sorry for puttin' you on the spot like that. Hey...it's you guys. It's too much... I'm still too exhausted to keep workin' like this.

Well? Think you could try takin' away this exhaustion with them blank magnus again? Well, ? It looks like any chronic fatigue we take from him weighs us down instead... Let's take some Let's not All right. One more time. Whoa! I'm feelin' pretty swell here! Ungh... I can feel it bearing down on me now... Could I ask you to go just once more round? I just know that'll get me back to 100 percent. You're right. It's hard on us to accept that much exhaustion, so let's not. Sorry, but any more than this, and I don't think I can... I see... Sorry for putting you on the spot like that. Sigh... I just can't seem to shake this exhaustion. Hey...it's you guys. I feel like it's just a little bit more before I'm rid of this fatigue.

Well? Think you could try takin' away this exhaustion with them blank magnus again? Well, ? It's pretty hard work taking away chronic fatigue like this... One last time Let's not All right. But this is absolutely the last time I'm doing this... Huff...pant... This is...even worse than...the walk from Mintaka...to Azha... Sagi, are you going to be all right? Ungh... I can feel it bearing down on me... Wow, I feel totally better! I could lift a pow right off the ground in this condition!

Thanks. This here's a show of my appreciation. Brawn Fruit Sedna Fence It's been ages since I've felt this spry! All right, time to get crackin'! You're right. It would be too much to take on any more. Sorry, but any more than this, and even I really don't think I can... But thanks. I feel a little bit lighter on my feet again now.

It's really not much, but take this. Any time you're willing to help, let me know. I'll make it worth your trouble. Sigh... I feel like it's just a little bit more before I'm rid of this fatigue. Hey...it's you guys.

To tell the truth, I'm kind of startin' to feel tired again... What? Again?! I wonder why... Was it lifting all those pows?

Sorry, but do you think you could use them blank magnus on this exhaustion again? Thanks, the fatigue is gone again. That stuff really does work wonders. Of course it's gone. It all came over to me... I really appreciate it. Drinks are on the house.

But no alcohol for minors, got it? All right, time to get back to work again! Sigh... I'm so tired... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?r AC ¡¡šÇ© 3‰T, Ú’¡‘« |$ ð*Ù@ž “\!Òþ Á¾Øu^ wÜbá H‘çcä  ÝÞ–¡ ¥; `ß Gt©Yè Ê óŒ º8ÄU Cp5 œ œ; ýÍP ^92yé Ã\-{ y§º ƒbK ( Ú¯)E ßq%÷Ž ’ì- 'We actually moved here from Mintaka as a family.

My husband talks about how great all the nature is, but to me, it's all just terribly inconvenient. Some forest in Nunki Valley or whatever burned down.

My husband was beside himself, but what's the fuss? Now we can move back to Alfard. So, Lord Baelheit was chosen as Alfard's next emperor.

I've been a huge fan, since when I still lived in Mintaka. Ooh, I want to move back to Alfard soon. I moved here when my son said country living is better for you than the crowds of Mintaka.

But life here is so inconvenient. I'm supposed to WALK everywhere? This whole city smells like something is burning.

The machina gas smell in Mintaka was so much nicer. So, the next emperor has been chosen. Alfard living will only get more convenient with promachination.

I'm so jealous. I want to move back to Mintaka. Ugh, why do I have to walk around to play? How come we only get to eat mountain apples? I'm so tired of them! I hear the new emperor is really cool! I want to go meet him! Ewww, this is all covered in bagworms! Here's another one, ick, and another one!

That's so gross. The blasted things only invade because Father grows these stupid flowers. I hear the Empire cleared out that primeval forest for us.

Are they going to rebuild this backwater into a convenient metropolis like Mintaka, I wonder? Ugh! How long is dad really planning on keeping us trapped in this podunk?

Maybe it's time I took the family and...hmm, but that would be a little... M-My family...

They heard the new emperor's address, said they were sick of the country, and left for that fortress... Plates polished to a mirror sheen have been set on display here. A single bagworm hangs from each of these plants. This reasonably-priced bed was made from Sadal Suud's ample supply of quality lumber. Mysteries, adventure stories, romance novels—the books here are all over the map, genre-wise. A gate has been placed in front of the furnace for safety, but even that has grown quite hot. This person's tastes are quite specific: jar after jar of the same spice has been collected here. These dishes have been left to soak in soapy water. They must have been really greasy. The herbs growing here work to repel insects, allowing food to be set out without getting swarmed. This chest's drawer can't be pulled out for the weight that's been stacked atop it. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä yyµÔ£ ÛY# !fØu ñúþ àe LP  Ú)(ß :vŽÅ= ?Èû }»ê÷þ žû“ä ŸÙe| ÔG Vﾬ* \àÃÁz }Ë{¨· ±´ }“½^ø ÌÞÒ¯' }g ;È ·bá0ˆ á8z VßR îö^ ?…¸n 9]a :-z†Y  ¼»ìQ }÷ ý£ ?¨€# }BLÜ I©oI± }øVöý £L”¶; }ê ]s ó29ú }yZrÿ DaÖ  ÂÄ›x  5Ï¿À¢ :£Z8S ëÂÝV‹ j⮨  blz ©=[y :¢5» â}ÁT? xlÖ (߃ºv LqÙÍ ©§%ûå ô1ÉÌ :HšÒ B~víp !Áà 膻ÀC Kž–DÞ }Lúh äâúÊ BL²ø¼ ƒ - WANTED - "Sagi the Wedding Con" Spiriter who will spirit away your life's savings. Watch out, ladies! "Milly the Klepto-Maiden" Known to nab everything from eyeliner to skyliners. Beware! "Guillo the Masked Maneater" Puppet of destruction. Snatches babies and razes entire cities. Sagi What the—?! This is a whole stack of those wanted posters! Portrait Artist What's all the racket?

I'm really busy drawing likenesses of these heinous criminals, so try not to get in my way... Guillo Oh ho, it looks like we have a real master on our hands here. Milly So, did you draw ALL the portraits on the wanted posters hanging around the city? Huh? What? Who are you? I-I'm sorry! Forgive me!

The imperial soldiers told me you all were vicious monsters when they asked me to draw those.

It may take me a while, but I promise you that I'll redraw those posters. Please don't hurt me... Umm... Please take this as an apology. Purple Beans Don't think for a minute something like this will get you off the hook. Draw any more portraits like the ones on those posters, and I'll earn that "Masked Maneater" title. All right, that's enough. He's said he'll redraw the portraits. Isn't that good enough?

Now that you've had your chance to vent, let's get moving. ...... Y-Yikes, that was scary...

Guillo and Milliarde... The soldiers were right... What is it? I'm busy with these portraits right now, so could we talk later? E-Ever since then, I've been doing my very best to get your likenesses right! A new emperor, huh...

I wonder if I could get him to commission me for a giant portrait to hang in some big hall. My husband is a famous portraitist.

Tee hee, fancy getting your portraits drawn? My husband's portraits always turn out looking evil...

I made him swear before marrying him that he'd never, ever draw me. This large bundle of papers has been bound tightly with twine. Hmm? What do you suppose these are, Sagi? We can draw the magna essence of Milly's wanted poster here. What do you think, ? Let's take it No thanks Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the poster unless we make some room. Excuse me! Sagi, , we can't possibly have any use for this! Sagi! !! We don't need any more of those things! You're right. Let's not bother taking Milly's wanted poster. Sagi! !! We have no need for those anymore! Obtained the magna essence Milly Wanted Poster! Throw that out immediately! Am I understood, Sagi? ?! You're right. Let's pass on Milly's wanted poster for now. You're darned right! That's an awfully big stack of papers. What do you suppose they are? ...We can draw the magna essence of my wanted poster here. What do you think, ? ...... Umm, ? I think one of these is enough.

Let's not bother taking my wanted poster. ...... Umm, ? We don't need this anymore.

Let's not bother taking my wanted poster. Obtained the magna essence Sagi Wanted Poster! This face... That's a little harsh... Right, we really don't need it anymore. Sagi, do these papers look familiar to you? We can draw the magna essence of Guillo's wanted poster here. What do you think, ? Fine, leave it up! We're leaving!! Sagi. . We can't possibly need any more of these. Y-You're right. Let's not bother taking Guillo's wanted poster. Sagi. . We can't possibly need these anymore. Obtained the magna essence Guillo Wanted Poster! Sagi, , just what do you plan on doing with that? You're right. Let's pass on Guillo's wanted poster for now. That libelous graffiti isn't me! This chest was made from Sadal Suud's finest lumber, and is both sturdy and long lasting. These leaves are forming a dense thicket, overflowing from the planter. Removing the lid of this pot reveals the remainder of last night's dinner. Ooh, maybe I... ...Probably shouldn't try any, huh, ? Perhaps the result of a recent bout of homeowner laziness, this countertop is in need of a polishing. A second glance at this plant reveals a host of burgeoning buds. Soon it will be in full bloom. The clothes here have been put away, neatly organized by season. The firewood stocked here covers the whole spectrum of shapes from thick to thin. A blaze dances within the warm glow of the furnace. Take care not to burn yourself. Pherkad's famously blue sky stretches out beyond this window. This mattress was made from the same materials as the walls. You could say it's on the firm side. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ŒÉû' *7 ótß® ;‹ øk.? ˜Ó²+³ ó¹1… aP‚Õù !Ëd ‰´}ý  4? Y,RŠÛ œÞõ= óց K¤¯d qu}Õ xeyÁ qJ6Ñ ZkŸaC qW 61 Ñtºú¿ q„>ˆ? Lâè ÔC LXô|f ׂìw ©ð4gÞ ÇÍ÷‰ ùËÑFb ›ÀåP V=W@ ‰þD Ó¤ ¼Ïnн ñµ/2i Ì,ù öœüc ”‘§“Œ ‰žÜ?l žÇN£ ­‰ƒõ ‰¼Å ú ”n0rÁ ÆþE YX ¥ÿ ‰ï‰Ìr ~ªéñ9 ‰cÂ~è 誮u /áZý– ƒÄ" pXµ*Á ¾SRþ ¡(˜ð @™Õ¦ ?XtÙÊ šv˜Ô êÛ„n >P¼ ª> f ’Ì;ù `¼ží ²8ÞZÕ Á.q ù âY´Í zçc¦Ä €0ÙfH z¿ ÂWaå7  Æ_¼ 'í÷‚Z zÙd- ±L#ug âèŸÀ  çà ãN zäèH #)å%  (S†— ƒÞ âLQ5 L¦w? 3ôa|õ 3t{Xß âÆa‡ o§˜ ¶ âÍßs ¼HFY 34"ù¥ âލÇ q¥œbÌ â)Rö ³‰ÝA 8æ*É C\1 â<ºv´ ¼’øq> z zL Já¨æ7 3IrÏ z?d >‹óÙ âŒH Óˆ®N\ z#/Æ“ J#ÓÂ5 ;™x –iÃU *UüØ /JØTñ :¹ þ† :ÊãÐ •K wï"| {M¼‰ ‚æ÷ *¾Þød r´| *Zj%5 Á6ý‚ W‹Mù w‘/? YDµÇ ävo *4äÅR ýÚ‚é$  ý& ä6©R *©ÖS' ýˆP Ý» "ý‰~ *S³8 cÎc¥’ µ0þŽ "ä"# *_¿ï c…ñXo ¿( ‚ ¤°l *挮¨ Sagi Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(I think we were just told that if we go any farther than this, we won't be able to go back again) Want me to scrub you down here, too?

I'll get you spic, span, and sparkling in no time flat. Sigh, no matter how much laundry I do, there's more the next day.

I swear, one of these days, I'm going to run the well dry doing all this laundry. I wonder if I wouldn't have to do this much laundry if I moved to a city in the Empire. Look at us here, a bunch of squawking birds gathered at a watering hole. It's great stress relief, though. Have y'all ever been out to Nunki Valley?

One of my friends just loves the forest there.

She was worried 'cause some imperial soldiers were makin' trouble there before... Between the forest going up in flames and some monsters suddenly turning up, I'm thinking of moving. Ugh, why can't boys ever say what they're feeling?

If he's interested in me, why doesn't he just come out and say it? What is it? What?! You have to spit it out if you wanna tell me something! Do I want to what with you?! Go somewhere? Stay here? Speak up! I know I have to just tell her how I feel, but...

It's so awkward telling her that I'm in love with her sister... Y-Your...um... I think...I'm...ahem...with... Uhh... Do...willing... ...with me? Palolo ......?! Waaait a minute, is that...?

Wow, where did you learn a trick like that? That looks like a lot of fun!

You're still a long way from my skills, but you're definitely moving in the right direction! Yo! You been holding up OK since we last met?

I just love this spot. This well is like my private hideout. Baelheit, new emperor of Alfard... Heh, maybe I'll go check him out. Hmph... Tarazed, huh? The Empire's really started something fun this time, huh?

The bigger the lock, the more fun it is to pick. Sneaking into Tarazed is going to be a blast. Oh, my. Where are you really from?

I know you've been to a lot of...

Never mind. I won't go there. Some people just aren't cut out to stay put in one place all their lives. I'm one of them.

I'm about ready to move on, really. Ooh, I didn't know there was a place like that out there. It doesn't sound half bad.

All right, I've made up my mind. I'm moving to that Sedna place!

Thanks for recommending me such a nice spot. ...Hmm. I'm just not sure. Ahahahaha. Hah... So what do you mean by that? Aha ha ha ha ha... Wheeze, pant...

Y-You've got to stop! You're killing me here. What the heck are they talking about, I wonder? Milly I'm sure it's something EXTREMELY stupid. Ahahahahaha. How does he just come up with those? How does that guy laugh at gags this dumb? So I told him!

I said, if we don't get those glubberfish from Nashira, we're glubber-ficially dead meat! ...... I told you. So I spend the whole day daydreaming in Nunki Valley, and when I get home, my mother lays into me.

"Where did I go wrong to raise such a Nunklehead?" she says! Ahahahaha! A Nunklehead! Get it?! NO WAY! This plant grows in water, rather than soil. The vase housing its bulb is full to the brim. This barrel is here to collect rainwater. It's empty at the moment. Someone must have just left this mountain apple vinegar here. It looks like it's been sitting out here for a while... Let's not take it. This barrel has sprung a leak in its base. Now it's being used as a kid's chair. Dirty dishes have been left to soak here. It looks like they just leave them soaking instead of bothering to wash them by hand... This washboard has seen a heavy amount of use. It's been worn almost smooth. This plant's bulbous roots are said to grow to fill the size of their container. Days' worth of laundry has been shoved in here. It's scary to think it's gone untouched this whole time. Spinning this vase around looks like it would make you dizzy. It's full of detergent. The seeds planted here must have germinated—a host of tiny sprouts have begun to come up. It appears the people here draw water up from a shallow subterranean waterway. Sevenstar Dust - WANTED - "Milly the Klepto-Maiden" Known to nab everything from eyeliner to skyliners. Beware!

Report any sightings to the nearest imperial soldier. Milly What the heck is this poster? And what do they mean, "thief"?! I come from noble stock! I've never done anything of the sort, not once in my whole life!! Guillo ...Says the crazed wench who appeared out of nowhere, thrashed half a dozen imperial soldiers...

and THEN proceeded to stalk us. Excuse me?! Who asked you, "Masked Maneater"? Sagi Now, now, calm down, guys... Quiet, Sagi! What should we do, ? Let's take down the poster ...... agrees with me. Let's get this poster down, fast. OK, Milly? Guillo? Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the poster unless we make some room. Obtained the magna essence Milly Wanted Poster! Sigh... You're at a loss watching them, too, aren't you, ? Milly's wanted poster has been pasted up here. Should we tear it down and take it with us? Let's take it No thanks Well? Come on!! Sagi, , you've got to take it down! Hurry!! You'd better throw that away, pronto! Do you hear me, Sagi? ?? OK. Let's pass on the Milly Wanted Poster for now. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ±(VŽ ¼AÄ ¥‘¿ t–b4 ²[F Æþ: Æ5xŸ óçë÷! $KÉñ½ ÁÑ Q«,'² X  yi† °c¢¼# yÒ˜ ¸)>‹– ïf*ìÎ QVКA !¬ í "É×R 7DJ¸2 JŽ{¶ Q“†Ò2 ]ó¹ Q†*s Kh‚² `5yN ` "“b QU\ô‘ Žà„ÏÉ QÎ Ù áOhˆ¦ +Ø|¿Æ Q™I¯. UqîØ— ž¿ñ)' žb0=s Q1Šo¿ ÄÀÌ÷— (F²-} Q­zÌ KpèÈñ QŽ ¢Úb/V Qõûº ý·»' 7•ÞÁy Qv¹¿ ­p—YÑ ¶@:ຠQ¹þш Qÿ"Ž¥ ¢ðªã QšW'/ y%Ðx ¶Y»À QGRnº Q³ƒ“€ ÙÄ2y ¶üíé3 QÜiÙ~ Q°Û¬ È×6¥5 K%µ QŸŠ¬ã {fvŸ JÎ Y QY˜ × 5œ¨Œ} ð<;#Õ QG¤¯K Qo*’ï M‘ˆºì ð8?Ù Qÿ€F Q”§aÚ iè¥Í‘ Ü®¥Å Ü1èž ÏNµ@ ÿ¥¤ Ñ Q›"y  ¹T kL–H k ù…3 £P³s œÝêËÒ Qáïû¶ èin‚À C€& C@( Ñô[­ o©[ÿ” QŸ‚êo ²eHš  ^df QF­ªÒ ;˜ÄÖ Q@ö÷ Bö ¨½ ê>E ¿€Â2< Q&S‰É =å“Ì î:„, x?‡¯À Qq`¦ ‘_í? ~ 7x æŸW Q¯ô³ ‘™`þj ýÃÊ‹ OJƒ ý”KK( D¡³ª  Ü ­ ý8Še /+ƒ‘þ ýÆ«} åÍÞ‡d ýðp÷/ Õã°) {µ´÷i ‚Uqò£ FÇ6¢D NmŽS± FGB: é'g “H“Bl šλ «Oݸh °¶ * \&9œ  ŸYr& /C‡ cŸM ¥¨^/ #5 ëa 5øÓ BþJÈ JTtãµ WŠp¡a _][”t e¤T©ÿ !rbÞyá !zpìE] "/`_Ë! "6Š$hF "ú}ì # ШJ #[*ú’> #b-·Ó #ÌMƒ•É #ÓÁC* $s%°â• $}ó~ %Aê¹þÅ %Hl:ä &|›%Œ &ätºÌD &ï$š×‰ &ähÂ(Z ' Ç‚Š¿ '! vö 'l· wî 'ÆØÅ é (>Ã|v (5:‰œ (k}ú‹l (Ñ£U•Ã )0èØ¬Ó )œ« )ó¥…I *=-\Ø *™"^• *ëði5 +LSagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. Quzman Hmm? What's wrong? Pac is shouting something? Has he eaten one of every kind? Huh? Whoa, what?! It just helped itself to our magnus... Pac-Land evolved into Pac-Mania! The world is a wondrous place. Here I was thinking it was my time to go.

Pac has lost his ravenous aura... Now there's something almost majestic about him.

It makes me happy to see you've raised him this far. Here's a reward, take it! The Beast's Shackles The Beast's Collar The Beast's Chains So long as he won't eat me out of house and home, I'm happy to take him off of you.

Anytime you want me to take over, just come let me know. I'll take good care of him. Hmm? What is it? Have you come to drop off Pac? I'm happy to take him. No way! Please take him I see. That's a shame. Anytime you want me to take over, just come let me know. Of course! I'll promise to take good care of Pac in your stead. You left Pac-Mania with Quzman. Hmm? What is it? Have you come to pick up Pac? That's a shame. Exactly! No way I see. I guess it can't be helped. You've done well so far. Take good care of Pac for me. You retrieved Pac-Mania. ...Wait a minute. You don't have any blank magnus. Come back when you've made room. I see, that's a relief. Since I've been keeping Pac, I've been fitter than ever. Hmm? What's happened? Pac looks like he's just bursting with energy.

He must have eaten something rare and really enjoyed it. I really do appreciate your help. I wonder if Pac will evolve again if he keeps on eating like this?

It's quite exciting, really. Try to stop by so I can watch him evolve next time, will you?

Well, let's see how many magnus Pac has eaten. Let me take a quick look here. A quick glance tells me he's eaten about %d types. I'm excited to see him evolve again. Hmm? Let me see Pac for a moment, will you? He doesn't look happy at all.

It's like when he evolved before. He seems to be lacking even more power this time around.

He's worn out. I'm sure he's just waiting to eat that last crucial magnus.

Well, let's see how many magnus Pac has eaten. Let me take a quick look here. He's lacking in power. It's going to take that last crucial magnus to get him to evolve!

I bet it's not your average magnus. It's got to be something that took years of research to come up with.

I'm sure it's something made from cycle after cycle of creation, from the freshest things to rotten stuff.

Well, let's see how many magnus Pac has eaten. Let me take a quick look here. Wow, I never suspected Pac would evolve like this. The world is a wondrous place.

Well, let's see how many magnus Pac has eaten. Let me take a quick look here. Hmm? Pac has gotten pretty strong since the last time I saw him.

Mind if I take a closer look at him? Hmm... Whoa! Pac-Man evolved into Pac-Land! A-Amazing! This is a first! But is it really a good thing that he's grown more powerful?

In any case, how amazing! He'll be more trouble than ever now, so let me give you this. Well, how are you getting along with Pac? He's quite the little glutton.

Just looking at the number of types of magnus he's eaten tells me what a bother he's been. A quick glance tells me he's eaten about %d types. He's pretty cute after a while. Pac gobbles through any magnus you put next to him, but there are exceptions.

Junk magnus are a great example. If you surround Pac with those, he may settle down.

Let me take a look at him. I'll see the number of types of magnus he's eaten. Ahh, it's you. Thanks for going to the trouble of springing me back there.

That's right, let me introduce you. This is Pac. At least that's what I named him when I found him in that cell.

Thanks to him, I wasn't lonely down there, but now he's a bit of a nuisance.

Leaving why aside for the moment, will you help raise Pac in my stead? Sure Why me? Sure. I'll raise him for you. So you really don't mind raising him? Pac may cause you trouble? Let me think I don't mind! I don't mind. Pets are cuter when they require a little extra attention. You really, really mean it? There's no giving him back later! You'll really raise him?! I'll do it! I'll pass That's fine. I'll take responsibility for properly raising him. I see. Well said. I knew I could count on you! Well, Pac, here's your new owner. Obtained the magna essence Pac-Man! I know it's a little late, but... You can't throw him away, sorry.

Oh, and he eats any magnus next to him, so sorry about that, too.

I do feel bad, so if he's a real bother, come tell me, and I'll give you something for your trouble. ...Or not. You don't have any blank magnus.

Think it over long and hard, then come get him once you have the space. If you're that insistent... Maybe I'm not really ready. I'll hold off for now. I understand. That's a safe bet. Going out of your way to find trouble is pretty tiring in the end. Let me think it over. I see. That's a shame. I thought maybe you'd be the man to raise Pac here. I'm afraid I can't. Taymiya Thanks to you, I managed to avoid a divorce. What a relief! I see you helped my husband, Quzman. Thank you.

Thanks to you, I managed to avoid a divorce. Everything has turned out all right.

Oh, that's right. It's not much, but I wanted you to have this. Magnus Pack Coupon Ugh... Where has that lunk gotten off to, leaving his wife all alone like this?

If he's off with some other woman, I'll slam him with a divorce so fast, his head will spin! Hmm? A visitor? Quzman isn't in right now. But what else is new?

If you see him, tell him to come home, pronto. Thanks.

He's easy to recognize. Everyone in the family wears bracelets, you see. If you see Quzman, send him home, all right? You're sure to recognize him.

If he's off with some other woman, I'll slam him with a divorce so fast, his head will spin! Maymun It's going to take diligent study to raise Sadal Suud up from its backwater status.

I'd better start calculating pi now before the School of Magic tests. It's tough to measure by hand... Nubata Asakir, enough already! Muscles are just gross.

I don't care if I'm tubby. I don't mind being the tubbiest guy ever, just don't make me work out! Oof, I can't go on. I can't move another inch. Maybe I ate a bit too much.

Give me meat and rice! Huff, huff. Ooh, and sweets. You can keep the fish and greens. Asakir What lies beyond this muscle? Have no fear. Where there is doubt, there can be no muscle.

As you set out on this journey, the very legs that carry you will be recast as muscle!

So go. Go, and you will understand!

Hoo! Ah ha ha ha haa! Ah ha ha ha haa! Zuhr I never get tired of looking at my husband's muscles. Muscles make a man, I say! Al-athir Sabin is really interesting. I'd take an interesting man over a macho man any day. My dad is kind of weird. He works out all the time. "Gotta exercise!" is his motto.

He just went out of his way to stand under the Nunki Valley waterfall. He really is weird. Battuta I've never seen a house I'd want to live in. They're just not for me.

I'm all for sleeping outdoors. I can't think of anything better than sleeping under the stars.

I wish I could be like this black caplin. It isn't part of a herd. Its solitude is its pride. White Caplin Baa. Black Caplin Baa! Sabin You'll grow up gorgeous. I personally guarantee it! I'm never wrong, I tell you!

You'll grow up and ask me to marry you. You'll live happily ever after.

How about we practice now? No, this isn't subliminal training. I'll give you a mountain apple later. Hawqal I'm a biologist. In fact, I just so happen to be a biologist who hears animals talk.

Right now I'm investigating greythorne vocalizations. It seems these little guys sing! Tumart I can hear a voice from that book, calling out, "Help, heeelp!" But you mustn't open it.

Open it, and it's all over. You get sucked in and trapped inside. It's a mystery among grimoires. Tulun I don't get it at all. I'm not as smart as my brother, so make mine a fun and easy one. Tufayr So one mustn't open the grimoires. But then, how can we read them? It's a difficult conundrum, Father. Misjah I'll store my artwork here. Someday, the world will come to recognize my genius.

Then I'll be able to sell all of these off and be rich. I can't wait. Wahshiyah Where should we go next? It kind of feels like we've gone everywhere around here.

I'd like to see a whole new island. I wonder if there's any way we can. It sure sounds like fun, though. Rabbih I seek the delinquency stone. If I could only find it, I could die a happy man.

This is a replica, based on written descriptions of the original. It supposedly glows in the dark.

It should be easy to find with this. Now I just need to sneak in there... It could take 20 years, but I'll do it. This is a model delinquency stone. The maker copied an existing replica and changed the color a bit. Greythorne Squ-squeak... Squ-squeak, squ-squ-squeeeak! Rustling around this locked chest produced a faded book from inside it. This is a stack of private letters. They're love letters, marked "Return to Sender"... Though mostly ignored, these flowers are still blooming here and there. This is gently warming the room. This urn's shape makes one want to spin it around. This chest holds paint, clay, and sculpting supplies. You have the most absurd urge to jump on it. This is Sadal Suud lumber. Easily crafted and resilient, it's perfect for use in furniture. Carpenter's tools are laid out on the worktable, covered in sawdust. Their owner must not like to clean. It's been filled with water. Pollyfrogs of various colors are hopping about inside. A label on this barrel reads, "Cebalrai's Finest Mountain Apple Wine." Perhaps in preparation for carving, chisels and gravers have been stabbed into this log. This dining set has been made by hand, perhaps to the tastes of the craftsman. Sunlight has gently warmed this water, leaving it the perfect temperature to wash one's face. Rabbit Dash ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  Thanks, stop by again! You've received mail! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä

And whenever you get hungry, you can just...you know? Though it's no dinner if you get caught... Aww! Aww!! How come we can't go to Nunki Valley?! We always play there!! What's happened there, anyway? None of the grown-ups will tell us! I think winglets are cooler than wings of the heart anyway! You can fly all over the place. It's the best! Rodolfo comes to visit the village from time to time.

I've never seen someone so rich stare at the ground for fallen change like that before. The winds from Nunki Valley smell funny. It's like when they clean the furnaces... One of the soldiers got taken away...

A big important soldier showed up, and the soldier here started shouting, "This wasn't the deal!" He tells the most interesting stories!

Promackeration is a really good thing. I hope they finish here soon! Rodolfo has recently become lord of this whole island.

He struck me as a shrewd, weasely sort of man. I hope his appointment wasn't a mistake... I always wished for a change around here... But not like this.

Now I'm ashamed of the way I spouted off before... I didn't understand a thing. Wh-What have we allowed to happen... I suppose we should have been cautious of a deal too good to be true. Both sides have their ups and downs, but me? I like the way those promachitaters think. In this day and age, our country needs to evolve if we're goin' to survive! The Empire just left their machina lying around when they ran off...

We may not be as quick or efficient as machina, but together, we'll get things cleaned up. I grew up playing among the trees of Nunki Valley's forests.

I know how tough they are. Already new buds are shootin' up from the scorched earth.

It may take a good twenty years before it's stable again, but the forest will bounce back, I know. What are those fools doing?!

If Nunki Valley loses its trees, what's going to keep Sadal Suud's air and water clean?! I haven't heard all the details, but they don't seem like bad folks. What harm can come of it?

So long as I got Nunki Valley's trees, apples from the fields, and the missus, call me a happy man. This one was getting antsy, so I looked outside... What's going on out here?! Did the Empire really...? To tell the truth, I was kind of looking forward to a machina washing machine.

I hear there's a gadgeteer in Anuenue who can make anything out of wood these days.

Maybe she could make me one. All the kids are safe, luckily. But how can we tell them the Nunki Valley woods have been torched... What would those imperial brutes do if there were a child wandering through those woods?! I hear that if we promachinate, the laundry does itself!

Oh, to live in that kind of luxury! I've been proposed to by a certain special someone. He was raised in Alfard, and he's rich.

That said, I don't want to lose my wings of the heart... What a dilemma. Rodolfo, huh? I don't know, in the end he's just a roughneck with money. Ugh, that soldier! He looked like a thug, but he was from city stock, so I heard him out...

If I knew what would happen, I never woulda given him the time of day! Bleagh!! I've been worried about this man for a while now.

I mean, his face is all red. Even his movements are kinda twitchy... Ahh, you're in the way. We're in the middle of an important discussion. Kids can stay over there. Rodolfo was quite the calculating child, but he's always loved his country.

I know he'll pull us through so long as everyone does their part.

Our ancestors were always pooling their resources and working together to build this fine nation. I've made up my mind! From here on, I'm protectin' my village! Just see if I don't!

Bring on your swords and your machina! All will fall before my drunken boxing! You see?! It's just as I worried it would be! We don't need any machi-nonsense here! Those imperial punks!

Here we tell 'em not to bring their contraptions into the village, and they ignore us!

I'll not be made a fool of in my own home, so help me! Granny Great, when I get home, I'll start fumigating right away. Thank you. The weather has been so nice lately. Maybe I'll clean house a bit.

If I had some billowsmoke, I could fumigate the place, but...

Unfortunately, you can't find any unless you go all the way out to Pherkad. Goodness, billowsmoke! Goodness, goodness! Thanks for going to the trouble. Here, take this in exchange. Heat Camouflage Today is another lovely day. Maybe I'll do the laundry.

Soap made from pow milk is made locally here in the village. Nunki Valley's forest raised us, and now it's gone. So it's our turn to raise the forest anew.

I don't suppose an old person like me will be around long enough to grow it back to what it was,

but I can spend the remainder of my life passing on my memories of the forest to the young folk. What a terrible waste... And every tree in that forest was older than I...

To think the trees that stood watch over our village for centuries were all burned away is truly a shame... What nice weather we're having. I always enjoy the liveliness that comes with having so many guests. When Tarazed first took off, the whole village went dark as night for a second.

It was so huge, I was really scared! Did you ever stop to wonder why a pow's tail is the shape it is?

There are lots of theories, like it being floral camouflage, or helping the pow float. I heard some grown-ups talking. The Nunki Valley woods won't be back to normal for decades to come... Be quiet, would you? I hear something in the distance... It's a low rumbling... The Empire people brought a big hunk of metal over here.

I hate it! It's all noisy and scary. I like this village.

Uh, I-I mean, I'd like to fill it with machina! I won't fall for its purity and simple charms, or its—

No, no, no! Aaack, I'm doing it again! "Machina" will make everyone's life easier.

Then you won't have to cross the mountains and leave your families behind to go to school. Greythorne Squeeeak. Squeak. Moooink...! Moink!! Moink Moooink!! Vegetables appear to be mixed in among the flowers in this garden patch. Locally grown gourds and other things have been hung out here on display. Plants that look like everyday weeds have been carefully trained to grow around these trees. The soil here looks freshly tilled. Some kids must have been playing in the dirt. Í ä ™Á‚w ]cLH :½Ž ByŸ” ÛÊ8íL B&²!P í¶„ý  ŸT aWÐr£ ôÔ4 ¼ô¾€ ?(ѝ} ±…øuì h•˜]­ ób,Å ÷q–Ì ó ëY* ¥™>Ü ó;pö4 Nå ¯ óm;û N$I©¨ e-p Šë½ þ]` vðä4 ¿©Ï[³ ù@³Çñ RWho wants to walk around on machina instead of the good old earth?

I'll be staying right here in Sadal Suud, thank you! As you can see, we're up in the mountains here, so all exports have to go through Pherkad.

After all that's happened, Nunki Valley is crawling with monsters. It's going to be tough... Now that we've lost Nunki Valley's woods, it really hit me. I love this country.

Inconvenient or not, I'll keep my pows and my mountain apples. I'm ashamed of my powerlessness... There's just no way I could stand up to those imperial soldiers. It's embarrassing to admit, but I'm a little afraid, here.

I'm afraid we'll be too taken with convenience to remember the pows and apples that got us this far... At the point they're calling it a machina metropolis, I doubt we can bring our animals aboard Tarazed.

I can't leave behind anything that has eyes this clear and honest. I'm not that smart or nothin', but I'm done with the idea of relying on machina.

If I'm gonna raise animals that look after themselves, I gotta be able to look after my own self, too. The fantail ducks are upset. They're impossible to count when they get agitated like this.

...Even they realize what's going on now, huh? Ahh, don't talk to me right now! Now I've got to start countin' all over again!

Hope I don't have to count no more once them machinas get here. I've decided to convert all this metal to farming tools! We'll show the Empire yet!

We won't fight them with arms. Sadal Suud will grow stronger in its own special way! Can't we use this stuff the Empire left behind for somethin' constructive?

There's a heap of metal here! The stupid Empire can't see that a thing's value depends on the person you ask. They're too pushy!

We probably shouldn't tell the poor, innocent kids about Nunki Valley yet. Me and iron get along just fine when it's in pots and pans.

But when iron starts to walk all by itself, that don't feel so right. May I don't want to go to Tarazed! I'm going to build a fantail duck kingdom right here!

I'm going to raise a whole lot of boy ducks and girl ducks and baby ducks here. The day all the grown-ups were upset, even the ducks were afraid of something.

They all grouped together, and none of them ate any of the rushcorn I gave them! The fantail ducks with white feathers are the girls. There are fewer of them than boy ducks.

We've got to take extra care of them. Oh, but we take good care of the boy ducks too, of course! I like fantail ducks almost as much as I like May.

Oh, but tell her I said I like ducks best, OK? Promise!! I was gonna go to Nunki Valley to gather chesterwall nuts, but the grown-ups said I couldn't.

Those are the ducks' favorites. You shouldn't run around here. The ducks will walk right up to people, and you might step on one. Aren't fantail ducks cute? One day I'll fill the whole yard with 'em! For some reason, a fishing net has been hung out here. Large quantities of the same kind of flower are being grown here, perhaps for export. This is the entrance to the mountain apple orchard.

If you consider the entire area with these trees to be the orchard, it's quite large. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä W¿÷ ‘ÜMx d¸fñ Cïïh .àbw `E‘¿ tå6Ùo 3ìÀ¥U jâì`o )FžJš ïßâÆü wòW‘‹ àØ}ùÑ ët"}B à¶êÊ ú{e÷c ´9oˆ l–I™Ý {¢q¢î ÈÅÂ? #¸ÅO ¤¯Ÿ-‰ e'®š ±ëQ; ¨©ƒ7 Ð...... Grampy, you promised! The next clear day, we're going on a picnic to Nunki Valley! Honestly, I don't think moving to Tarazed sounds like a bad idea.

My son lost his father to illness. The Empire's medicine just might have been able to save him.

Even if it costs us the island and our wings, if it meant we had the best, safest life possible... My poor boy is awfully blue...

I suppose it's only natural. He was looking forward to that picnic so much.

I should make up a batch of his favorite fried fantail duck tonight. It's awfully noisy outside. Has something happened? If we're going on a picnic, I oughta make up some of my boy's favorite: fried fantail duck.

The secret is just a hint of mountain apple. That's what y'all call a Cebalrai specialty! I'm not going to no Tarazed! Letting anyone touch that boy's wings of the heart is unthinkable!

And I won't let them touch this island, either! I'll protect my daughter and her son myself! What a terrible waste...

Ever since they burned Nunki Valley's forest, he's been sobbing too hard to listen to anything I say. All right, all right, I'll take you.

There's no need to hurry, the forest isn't going anywhere. Greythorne Squeeeak... Squeeeak! Squeeeak! This empty urn must have been used recently, as the scent of pow yogurt still fills it. Sister's Habit Jars of various sizes house butter and cheese that appear to be homemade. An axe lays atop this lumber. They don't actually split firewood indoors here, do they? A fire crackles in the hearth.

Apple-shaped ashes lie on the floor, perhaps forgotten from the last batch roasted here. "Anuenue Wilderness Adventurers!!" Just then, the professor's magic compass started shining!

Scott's body was shrouded in a flood of blinding light. "Ahhh!!"

...To be continued. A crayon doodle stands proudly beside this beautiful brushwork painting. This is the house's only window. Apparently they keep the front door open to help circulation. It seems the entire family's clothes have been coordinated to the mother's tastes.

Clothing for a young boy lies here, perfectly folded away. It hasn't been worn in quite a while. Several mountain apples bob gently in the bucket used for a sink here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6™‰ – „}iF ‡ÂsŸ p³/*C 2†QF ¼nü%â 0À¦’Ž ÐR,l+ qß:5" õn°  q7  õËjÒû K?§ õ"ÒP‘  =ƒRÀ õ®Í Zm¡^ò ~z[Œ/ Šö1¼ ž´¦9 ×âˆ1¯ `ðÕ» kIXK  Ú œSü ”@}*l ùj<Ë ]iúeS B}†ñ3 c·2ýì c¯ÈŠÅ ”²›½á ”,HèA ×Sá3 Œ“çè î0IX °J2,^ Aáíky ‡Mn´÷ ÝÃbGv DVÕ ÞÇŒë ø着 DœÂ«© ^֍ ö œ›8 MÈ : ê‘ö˜ CãMŸ HÛWþ ˜š#žm ÷bK ( U¯)E Zq%÷Ž €’ì- ¢I love Grandpa's stories, but I also want to see what Tarazed looks like inside, too...

It's got to be full of amazing stuff! There's something about Rodolfo that just compels people to cooperate.

You just can't hate him, and you can't help but want to do your part.

I guess there are all sorts of leaders out there. It's an interesting world. Nunki Valley's woods may have been burned, but they ain't dead.

They've just gone into a long, deep sleep.

They made it through hundreds of years, and seen worse times than this! I hear there used to be a big lake as salty as tears.

They called it the Ocean, and it was so wide, you couldn't swim across it! So the Empire made Tarazed, right?

Sadal Suud should make its own, you know? As it is, they're beating us. Rodolfo said Sadal Suud needs someone to unify and rule over it.

I wonder if I could do that? It sounds pretty cool. Maybe I'll try it when I grow up. Creatures have started livin' in the woods of Nunki Valley that weren't there before.

Now it's a disrupted echo system! That's what the grown-ups said! Grandpa used to be a teacher at the school in Anuenue.

He says the jungle there is super big and the animals are big, too! Girl with a Sweet Tooth That Holoflower nectar is so sweet, it's yummy! Thank you. Ugh, can you believe it! We only had pow butter on our pancakes this morning!

They said there was no more syrup from the trees in Nunki Valley! I want some syrup just as sweet! That syrup looks super sweet! Now we can have nice, sweet pancakes again!! Thanks, mister! Here, have this. High Potion Guard Amulet Something smells great... It smells like burnt bread! That soldiers guy keeps bawling. It's kind of gross. Doesn't Tarazed look clean to you? I'll bet I wouldn't have muddy clothes to wash there. I actually grew up with Rodolfo. He's become quite the bigwig, but do you really think he can run a nation? Ever since the Nunki Valley incident, laundry I hang outside to dry smells like ash...

Before, it always smelled like fresh sunshine, or the forest... It's really unforgivable. Hey, do you smell something funny? Like something's burning? Guess I have to clean house again... Nothin' like havin' guests over to make a house dirty. Those soldiers' armor is always so muddy! Even on Tarazed, I doubt you could survive a decade without the islands.

Every living thing in the world has some role that only it can fill.

Mankind can't live by itself. Machina alone can't make a livable world. Want to hear more of my talk? Let's listen Let's not You all have two distinct roles. One as humans among other life, and one as an individual within humanity.

The world only turns by the effort of each individual piece within it.

That's not something that you can build machina to do for you. I see, I see. Searching oneself for answers is a noble pursuit. I chose this place to live out the rest of my life because it was a bountiful land.

Rodolfo is well aware of that bounty. He respects it, and I'm sure he'll do a fine job. What idiocy. How could they burn Nunki Valley's woods to the ground?!

Our children stood to learn so much from those woods... The world is a mighty big place, kids. Don't take my word for it. Go see for yourselves.

Only time and space stands between you and untold wonders. When I listen to this geezer talk, it reminds me of my own grandpa.

He was nice, too, and real smart...

Heh, naw, I'm not crying! The furnace is enclosed behind an iron lattice for safety reasons. This smells as if it's soaked in soap. Perhaps they use this to wash other things. This map is handmade, and depicts even the illusory land of Mira. It seems it's a work in progress. Every surface in the kitchen is polished to a shine, just waiting to be scratched up. The immaculately polished shine on every piece attests to the owner's obsessive nature. Most of this clothing looks handmade, from the shirts down to the socks. Magnus Pack Coupon The bookshelf on the right is filled with books on history and geography.

The left unit contains a mix of children's picture books and comics. Photographs of ruins found around the world line the walls, some of them quite old. The oven is enclosed behind an iron lattice for safety reasons. The cupboard is lined with nectar from various flowers, apparently a household favorite.

The bottle marked "Holoflower nectar" gives off an overpoweringly sweet aroma... Sagi This is somebody's private collection, so we should probably leave it alone. Cleaning supplies like scouring pads and brushes have all been put away neatly in this box. Dried foodstuffs like flour, preserved mountain apples, and fragrant tea leaves rest here. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ø% 8#ùh žü^»å ià7RÙ i#íÏ ÿF¢¦— 7ѪØ\ s÷$âç ²ä©É¿ ý bÑ A.ñÌ@ Q 2 rº£ä< Û{m—K ?»ÀV ’<Ï“f Ë×i,O *G% z z“ ïÌ ¶3ŒõO z‘M CbK ( ¨¯)E ­q%÷Ž Ó’ì- õLet's see...medicine. Goodness, it looks like we're all out.

This isn't good... We don't have a doctor here, so it's important to keep some on hand. That puffed-up Rodolfo wears his flashy clothes every time he comes by the village now.

This is the same guy who got yelled at by his old man for stealing apples as a kid. He's kidding himself. That soldier who was here went back home a little while ago.

He used to listen to my chatter so attentively, I'm a little sad to see him go. Hey, are you even listening?! Well? I'll start over! ...You see? There's no denyin' it now! Blah blah blah... ...And you know why? I'll tell you why... Blah blah blah... ...Well, that's what I think. But you listen to me... Blah blah blah... ...Like I said! Now, normally, people would... Blah blah blah... Thunder Element Zzzzzz... Hrm? Mrm. Zzzzzz... It looks like someone is setting up a pole to dry laundry here. It would sure hurt if it fell on you. Mountain apples too flawed to export are stacked high here. These must be for local consumption. This stall must have been cleaned recently, judging from the fresh straw floor. The pows are eyeing the machina parts suspiciously... This container is full of shelled nuts apparently harvested from Nunki Valley's wild trees. The shovel stacked here looks too heavy to be used by the average farm hand. The straw in here helps keep the pows healthy and happy. This grass is especially popular among the pows, like catnip to a bunnycat. The pow-grooming brushes and scissors here look well-used. While it's a little disconcerting to see it has no lid, this jar smells of tasty pow milk. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä (‡® žÿJ‹ ï_6  %æ³ ´)ô% ÖÕÿ ïâµ éP»= Gjæ× w~… ‡BŸ;6 ŽÀ¸b ÚMfv Ú-«^+ OxÆ%… î–Oá “(^&U .`Î¿Ó ¢?“> ¢6ós ¢7€© ¢Ðòy^ ¬$íÍ´ ðÎ#¨` ö°yÍ A^E©ë ‰cí šúÉMÎ ¯jìõ£ ´h xŸ àZÅ òG=Õx Ù4XÒ Ë6± iÂV*ø i¥ïÇî ® š©û ýIñ(« ÉI§ ÌIú± gKnow-It-All Kid There's a really pretty spring at the very back of Moonguile Forest.

It's not that deep or anything, but it sends shivers up my spine whenever I go there. Not many folks realize it, but there are rare bugs all over Moonguile Forest!

Plus the other villagers are too scared to go near that place, so they're all ours for the taking!

Want to go with me, mister? You might not catch as many bugs as I will,

but I'll consider you brave if you just venture into Moonguile Forest! Huh?! You really went there?! To Moonguile Forest?! Wow...all right! You've got guts! Take this. Heavenbolt Wrap Tarazed, huh...? That brilliant shining machina city...

Ack, oh no! No, no, no! Sorry, little pows! I'm not going anywhere, don't worry. Some important guy was in the village a while ago from Pherkad.

He was wearing super fancy clothes.

I was a little envious... But I'm fine here. I really don't need city living. My little pows! Oh, my little pows!

I love them all! I want to keep taking care of them as a grown-up, too. This kid's been slacking in her milking practice lately.

I don't care about any Tarazed or whatever she's dreaming about. I've got to crack the whip! It's such a pain when Rodolfo comes by all glitz and glammered up.

This village's pow industry would be sunk if this little lady ran off to the city on us. So, Nunki's really been burned down...

I think this village really was meant to keep staying true to its roots, raising pows and mountain apples. No, I'm not goofing off. I'm teaching proper pow milking techniques to the novices.

This one is a natural. ...... Natural fertilizer is stored here. The smell is...indescribable. Milly It's not very encouraging to see it kept right next to the milk jugs... This rope is used to lead pows and prancers, and looks quite sturdy. Quack! Quack! Quack? Qua-quack! Sagi Huh? It's holding something in its beak. Sedna Weathervane Quack-ack! Quack quack-ack!! Moooink!! Ground rushcorn is stored here, most likely as food for the livestock. Pow milk fills this row of jugs, so fresh it's still warm. The straw here has been beaten down, perhaps from being trodden on by pows. What do the pows eat, you ask?

Well, anything, generally. We give them dry feed, but they'll eat fresh grass and the like, too.

It makes it easy on us not to have any picky eaters to feed. The pows threw a royal fit the other day when Rodolfo came by to check up on the village.

I don't think I've ever seen them that worked up before.

Rodolfo's quite the glutton. Maybe they were afraid he was going to come in and eat them all up. When Nunki was burning, these guys were going crazy in here...

They obviously love this land more than we people do. I'm embarrassed to be human. This fella has been on edge ever since those Empire people arrived.

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They're really going at it... We wouldn't want to interrupt. This little guy's really staring...

Let's go, before I start to feel jealous, too. Augh! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!! A shining drop of water has collected in this leaf. We've got a holy droplet already. A shining drop of water has collected in this leaf.

We can draw the magna essence of the Holy Droplet. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Holy Droplet! All our blank magnus are full. If we want a holy droplet, we'll have to drop something first. OK. Let's pass on the Holy Droplet for now. Lance So, which way do I need to head in order to reach Cebalrai? , which way was it to Cebalrai again? Walk farther back Walk closer Please head further back. Back? Back. Got it.

...But wait, if I head any father back, I'll get lost in the heart of the woods! What a mean Sagi you are!

Now tell me the truth! Which way should I head? Please walk closer. Closer? Closer. OK. It's hard to follow directions like closer or farther...

I just know I'm going to get lost again. And closer to what? Closer according to whom? Grumble, mumble... Hmmmm. Well, I'm lost again.

Which way do I need to head in order to reach Cebalrai? Walk farther back Walk down Back? Back. Got it. Are these directions really accurate...? Down?! Down, like, down the cliff? Hmm, down, is it? Do you mean this way, I guess? Back? Back. Got it. I feel like I'm walking around in circles, here... Hmm, this way, you say? Ohh! I can see chimney smoke in the distance! That must be Cebalrai! From there, it's just a hop and a skip to the Coliseum!

Thanks for playing guide for an old coot like me.

I'll be going on ahead, now. See you later, Sagi. Oh? So, you are the guide sent over by the Coliseum? That's right You're mistaken Actually, yes, I am. Is that so? Why didn't you say so before?!

Think how I feel standing here waiting by myself. No, I'm not. You aren't? ...That's so odd. How long are they going to take to send someone? Old Man Oh? Are you the guide sent over by the Coliseum? Yes, I am. Ahh, so you've finally arrived! It's much too hot here. We leave immediately! Oh ho! I was getting tired of waiting. Well, shall we go? You aren't? ...That's so odd. How long are they going to take to get here? I'm waiting for someone here, you see.

All of a sudden, it's gotten so hot around here. I hope they come for me soon... I'm waiting for someone here, you see. How long are they going to take to get here? Twin Ice Auger Rising Condor Emerald Thrush ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )á–}% ]ל !h"6 8q— Y\œ‡ ^A!¢I Y;yE& ~Á‘/ô Y³öÞ› œSúÛÉ YVW|¯ ~5 0ó Y+.¿ I´! Yg¡}… €­ƒ% Y+\gü ¬Èò° 7­ü “ 7Qò d;úý Y‡¯‚D šÑ( YÔÈ|õ á»(º Y|Ñ‘ ~Äaø YHBƒ& ´]uF "„±  ä±3 z"ìÄy YÀÅ„ ¥Ÿ5Ñ° YW} üê #x Yܬ‡ ›ë¨P AÚ«Ò| ­â¢ ·þè@Õ ÀUagh! Who the devil are you?! Spies? Insurgents?! Who the hell are you people?! Sagi We've lost the holy droplet. Augh! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!! What an ordeal THAT was.

Come to think of it, that old lady in Pherkad told us about lightbugs...

How did she tell us we could get them out of our way again? A shining drop of water has collected in this leaf. We've got a holy droplet already. A shining drop of water has collected in this leaf.

We can draw the magna essence of the Holy Droplet. How about it, ? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Holy Droplet! The holy droplet is gradually losing its light after being separated from the tree!

We have to hurry, ! All our blank magnus are full. If we want a holy droplet, we'll have to drop something first. OK. Let's pass on the Holy Droplet for now. ......

They're really going at it... We wouldn't want to interrupt. Mechanic Man! Here I brought flame ice because they said the crane had overheated...

Well of course the damn thing is going to overheat with the whole forest going up in flames like this!

And they come shouting for me to fix things all by myself?!

To hell with that! You little arsonists can deal with the problems you've caused yourselves! I quit! This imperial crane has been abandoned. It looks like the machina has overheated because of the fire. It's stopped working. Did we have anything we could use? We've already moved the crane. This giant slab of ice is frozen solid despite the desert's heat. It is exceptionally cold to the touch. Arabesque Kusanagi Heavenfall ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 3l=© °øoo !Yœð bXRpÛ •tždÙ ×þÛz 1?f  …ŸŒç ;3e` ¦·²j= Æ‘ü É" 8 ëE5 @ ñ:–H øÿÊ A±ói Q–ˆÕÚ g†þlÓ AG’¥F áÜ# 3à'¾b AÂ04 ÜÿŸ†ü A×5?  m5™ A‘$ƒé <1ŽU ALt!\ sŠâÓ A}rï ©y› AÞãOó Ý_G+r ýîÓR D¦ÞR CIÓ9› mŠßVþ –KÚ‘³ ÁÈ7Ö± í±~nJ óC\ =¼âÓÜ fb§. ˆ ,' ®Žæyä În:\d ïøOî' jD’a 1vè RyÞd A`ÐR Are you looking for a fight?! Feh... I'll show no mercy to those who would stand in my way! Punk! It looks like someone's got a death wish! Hmm? You lookin' for Rodolfo?

I just saw him passin' through here with folks from the Empire a bit ago.

Them lowlifes set the poor lightbugs ablaze and just marched right in over their ashes!

Just what the hell do they think they're doin' to our beloved forest?!

You're not one of 'em, are you? This imperial crane is blocking the path. Sagi It looks like the machina has overheated because of the fire. It's stopped working.

Do you suppose it would move again if we could cool it somehow? Did we have anything we could use? We've already moved the crane. Force Icefan Pristine water thunders down the falls here, icy to the touch. Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Nothing, really How far do you want to go? 5030 Eyecatch 5120 Promachination begins 5200 The barren cliff 7250 End of chapter 7 0000 Revert to initial state I'm moving you to the beginning (SCE05020). I'm moving you to the forest fire (SCE05110). I'm moving you to the barren cliff (after EV05200). I'm moving you to after chapter 7 (after EV07250). I'll put you back to the initial state (EV0000). The flags up right now are:

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_FIRE

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_TARAZED

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_SAVED

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_DEAD

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE2

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE3

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_LIGHTBUG

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_LIGHTBUG_TALK

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_MUSHI1

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_MUSHI_MOVE

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_FALL

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX1

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX2

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX3

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX4

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä lª†¹D ò‰_g -X® E³AÈ J¤Oãd w§Fv wÇb’­ ESeä «í¼òF ÐôÌG È/R EyWž †?š›Ë ŒùL¨ 3U ¢eAÊ ]R— EÉñc JÄog »ã}˜Þ »AGaô ETT„G «›®Z ùÏ_ í»/K E¨ª-’ -zÞô ‚l˜ S}€T Z–ò“ €‹- E1In^ J}4-q w…­ÃÙ w;áà EP>ör «¤×®& S¿Æ6 ‡Êµæã EG2;ô †¯«ñA ‰ÐÙ… Ñy땏 Õ€^Ä ìr{ê p¶Êt 4s…( Ûú ß”ˆÏŠ w(” fâÁÏ E7c1â JêY ÿº·{ bXáÊ x«ôM fÀ¬ E‡Kpo JÛ‹ý wWûÏÌ wš„ȵ E`= «‰Ü ÿcÝ ÈrøJª Ek+Ou † ! ¶[è _òC4 EÈF® ÈâW±9 iªÍ Øž=õ *Ê¡Éh 2arX A$à ~ƒ<è E Ôs² f¥mN8 Åý t"“@‡ «á­¡ U¹A· EéåÃþ J {ñó w•Ü | w>b¯ EÕ,ã) «ëÉÛ ÍÊú ÈÖDñ• E¡þšÚ † Ö  W/‰ ÀîéÙ ET` ¨ Èm M Ðú ±h¢Ð *—Žªà ÿî|Ö@ Eêæ Û V p[× E?t=K bBƒ¥à É2Û)J 'YïØ6 6¹Ÿ¥z DLance So, which way do I need to head in order to reach Cebalrai? Sagi , which way was it to Cebalrai again? Walk farther back Walk closer Please head further back. Back? Back. Got it.

...But wait, if I head any father back, I'll get lost in the heart of the woods! What a mean Sagi you are!

Now tell me the truth! Which way should I head? Please walk closer. Closer? Closer. OK. It's hard to follow directions like closer or farther...

I just know I'm going to get lost again. And closer to what? Closer according to whom? Grumble, mumble... Hmmmm. Well, I'm lost again.

Which way do I need to head in order to reach Cebalrai? Walk farther back Walk down Back? Back. Got it. Are these directions really accurate...? Down?! Down, like, down the cliff? Hmm, down, is it? Do you mean this way, I guess? Back? Back. Got it. I feel like I'm walking around in circles, here... Hmm, this way, you say? Ohh! I can see chimney smoke in the distance! That must be Cebalrai! From there, it's just a hop and a skip to the Coliseum!

Thanks for playing guide for an old coot like me.

I'll be going on ahead, now. See you later, Sagi. Oh? So, you are the guide sent over by the Coliseum? That's right You're mistaken Actually, yes, I am. Is that so? Why didn't you say so before?!

Think how I feel standing here waiting by myself. No, I'm not. You aren't? ...That's so odd. How long are they going to take to send someone? Old Man Oh? Are you the guide sent over by the Coliseum? Yes, I am. Oh ho! I was getting tired of waiting. Well, shall we go? You aren't? ...That's so odd. How long are they going to take to get here? I'm waiting for someone here, you see. How long are they going to take to get here? Uagh! Aww, I'm soaked. If we don't jump across when the water has died down, we'll get washed away again. A small puddle of Nunki's world-famous love syrup has been left on the ground here. Twin Ice Auger Rising Condor Emerald Thrush ÍÍÍÍÍ ä P‰:¾ %{fn ^7ä+” hX†¬ qA small puddle of Nunki's world-famous love syrup has been left on the ground here. Arabesque Kusanagi Heavenfall ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä +ԐÊí תR doàp, iøÈe £ÏH/ n5_Wß xD%“ fAº« ‘»r@R §Ûÿ6b p[Q¸ X-ðµ› sÔFe Ï0‡… ^Kø‰ G:>‰ K …yg ã»4 |yz[` >, ³qt½Ú )Æ| éíëAo ¢áß o˜ˆÁ =·çÁq ]#èoV ƒ] V ­F´+ Ö2),ÿ …†,· -ƒ-k¥ YŸ©‘ }ï®Z ¦[¦OZ ÈåÍì îàÚÒA !|Äk /Ù£•‡ Pæ=Ë qW¯ð ’P3 qn=¤ ¿Holy droplets such as this are able to sustain their ethereal glow only in Nunki's woods. Sagi These are invaluable, so let's not take more than one. I can't believe what's happened to Nunki's woods... The Empire are a cruel bunch.

In this vase are some droplets I'd managed to squirrel away before this tragedy happened.

I hope they'll help the forest grow anew, bit by bit over the coming years.

If you need a holy droplet, I'm willing to share, but I can't offer you too many of them.

Also, please do remember that when taken out of the woods, they revert to plain water. Apostolos Kusanagi Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Nothing, really How far do you want to go? 5030 Eyecatch 5120 Promachination begins 5200 The barren cliff 7250 End of chapter 7 0000 Revert to initial state I'm moving you to the beginning (SCE05020). I'm moving you to the forest fire (SCE05110). I'm moving you to the barren cliff (after EV05200). I'm moving you to after chapter 7 (after EV07250). I'll put you back to the initial state (EV0000). The flags up right now are:

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_FIRE

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_TARAZED

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_SAVED

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_DEAD

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE2

FLAG_KWZ_SUBQUEST_HEUSE_BATTLE3

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_LIGHTBUG

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_LIGHTBUG_TALK

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_MUSHI1

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_MUSHI_MOVE

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_FALL

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX1

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX2

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX3

FLAG_KWZ_NUNKI_TBOX4

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÿ”‚ÿ ¨Tb€ Ýâ—• *(K(G GD%½ m½‚[Õ }J¥j Grah! Bastard!! Stay out of my way! C'mon! Let's dance, punk! You want to go up in flames, kid?! Dark Serviceman Hmph! You really don't get tired of this, do you?

Do you really think a human being stands any chance against a machina arma? Saber Dragon Horn ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  ö3‰ IЃv ]XTrC £<:ô= ÷%›-š üFlower beds have been laid around the fountain's perimeter. The water appears quite deep. This golden candle holder has been polished to a glimmering shine. A scratch in this golden candle holder reveals a dull, black metal underneath... Sagi Huh? This is just gilt lead. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä # Üù [<éÍÕ `œ$ [¢®íù ™,o \q‡¿ [76PÞ ±ž ¤ÍË [ùÔƒØ ,ºËŒ ŸwlP¿ ½´3„ áµÊj7 9ê ÖC½h —£Æ/ E'ü  ¼x¢ *<Ÿ LThis stone contraption appears to monitor movement and close off the path to intruders. Sagi We have to use smoke to confuse this thing, or else it'll shut us out.

Smoke rises, so let's look for a ventilation shaft or something that connects to here. We can't do anything from here! We have to find someplace else to send up smoke from.

If we could find a ventilation shaft or something that connects to here... We could probably sneak by if we had something to use as a smokescreen.

Let's keep searching the mansion. We could probably sneak by if we had something to use as a smokescreen.

Let's search the mansion. This door is locked tight. It's locked from the other side. Clears all flags within Rodolfo's estate. Old-fashioned but expensive-looking lamps light the halls. This ornate stained-glass window depicts the local legends of Sadal Suud. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä „¸R «X/Œ ¶=î $<|°³ ’Óƒ ’x²Ê ÐGiacomo Argh...... P-Power...... This ceramic piece is silky smooth to the touch. It looks like a vase, but holds no flowers at the moment. Old-fashioned but expensive-looking lamps light the halls. This ceramic vase is chilly to the touch. It's obviously an import, and an expensive one at that. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ó¨¾X z _ÆoxÔ _;±ýÜ This gas lamp is Alfard-made. It seems they were special ordered to fit the estate's decor. Old-fashioned but expensive-looking lamps light the halls. This gas lamp is Alfard-made. Such lamps fill the room, perhaps to make up for the lack of windows. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä uÜo  N µ}Á„» º—yÌ CËå ¤¥7¸) ²Äf3 M)-˺ w|UÏ …Œ¶Ïd ë½éjˆ «Ugh... Disposing of paperwork is such a boring job...

You must be an underling around here, too, if you're runnin' around at a time like this.

I feel your pain, kid. Sagi Smoke... We can use this. But it's not enough to hide in...

We need a place that's full of smoke... The kitchen, maybe? Ugh... Disposing of paperwork is such a boring job...

Ooh, the roast potatoes are done! Do you know why this garden was set up on the rooftop?

The master is from Cebalrai, you see, and... Well, he missed the greenery living here in the city.

I'll admit I was a little surprised when he first said he wanted to plant apple trees on the roof... Sure is nice out here under the big, blue sky.

I like gardenin' in a big city. Feels daring, like I'm doin' somethin' I'm not supposed to, aheh heh! This open fire is roaring as it burns. Sedna House 2 Colorful fish of black, white, red, and gold, said to bring financial fortune, are swimming about. The blue sky, clouds, and greenery of the garden are reflected on the pond's surface.

As you stare at it, you feel like you're being sucked into the parallel world below the surface. A fluffy carpet of clouds extends as far as the eye can see. It looks like you could walk on them forever. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä D~‹w ÒI~ ÑÌŦ ÐÜæŠ ¨Šî  J*L ÌÌ“Ò‚ νíÅ $Ü"$ ”“† ßµg“ Ãci &6ZÐÒ 3Ŧò• 8ÈøÞ) ã~B7 Ìß=µ. ± '+¬ »ê<ó ûíy¡ rŽ~ ÉЕ¨ (Õ›ˆ xV·Œ» ~È»¸2 3ÁB`( ­—ŸÞç xì}Iî ÖÁ 0 ò1È^* |¾hp xòX¶ #ÓÂ5 ^;™x i–iÃU xUüØ }JØTñ ˆ¹ þ† ˆÊãÐ ^•K Åï"| ^{M¼‰ Ðæ÷ x¾Þød Þr´| xZj%5 6ý‚ ^W‹Mù Å‘/? ^YDµÇ 2vo x4äÅR KÚ‚é$ ^ ý& 26©R x©ÖS' KˆP ^Ý» pý‰~ xS³8 ±Îc¥’ ^µ0þŽ pä"# x_¿ï ±…ñXo ^¿( Ð ¤°l x挮¨ ÞRodolfo My countrymen have finally begun to accept me as their leader. All the hard work paid off.

Now I've got to get busy whipping Sadal Suud into shape. See if I let the Empire show us up again!

I'll be counting on your support as well, Sagi. They got Nunki, huh. So that's how the Empire operates...

It was bound to happen, whether we kept playing along with them or not.

But don't feel bad, Sagi. None of this is your fault. Yeow... Now I went and got on the Empire's bad side. Things ain't gonna be pretty... One, two, three... Ooh, three times the previous amount!

The Empire really is soft... All this just to get promachination going? With this much moolah, I could... Gee hee hee... Whoa?! ...Oh, it's just you. Don't startle me like that. Greythorne Squeeeak. Sagi Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Apostolos Ripe mountain apples, perhaps fresh in from Cebalrai, are emitting a sweetly tart aroma. You've never seen a yellow apple like this before. It may be a new variety being grown. This lily was grown in Cebalrai. Its pollen has all been carefully removed by hand. This lily was grown in Cebalrai. It must be the source of the sweet aroma filling the room. A leather-bound notebook lies next to a set of exquisite writing implements. Milly What if it's a diary?! Let's take a peek... Whoa, wait, you can't do that, Milly! This is...just a ledger. This wooden clock looks pricey.

The thought of it falling off the wall makes you think twice about sitting on the sofa below it. A single floorboard stands out, its color different than the rest.

Below it, a box containing neatly sorted coinage has been hidden away. Master Rodolfo sure loves his money. We'll just pretend we didn't see this. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ž2õ å˜{ •Á 5 j ‚Ž£,° c¯ë 2úsxN ¥‹÷ AëðW +Êà ;n² ;kšƒ Ï‘Í c¢ 2˜¥âª ôý²V ù^ÑJG Vž¯ï Vù‡œ) ôïÌø ‡àöýˆ  måiŸ  ô P U3¸( ˜I»ƒ ïEI KÊÃYG e‰A5j eSnooty Child I cannot resist. I simply must climb that ivy!

The next time Mother leaves, I'll sneak toward the window... What I'd give to climb, climb, climb! Oh, what spectacular vistas yonder heights must boast!

My mother is too kind, worrying for my safety should I fall from the ivy. I'm jealous of you, sir. Were I of your age, I would be able to climb the ivy myself... What an astounding ivy... Wherever could it lead?

When I asked Mother, she forbade me from climbing up to see for myself. Aristocrat I hear Rodolfo has become the lord of this land. I simply must go congratulate him.

But my poor son appears quite fidgety for some reason. I dare not leave him like this. It's quieted down outside, but we still haven't received any word here. Have we been forgotten? We came all the way here from our manor in Sheliak, and this is the reception we've been given.

My poor son has become so bored he's begun talk of climbing ivy. It's simply deplorable. Sagi It looks like we can reach the neighboring room using this ivy. Should we head next door? Let's go No, that's OK OK, so much for that. Several Nunki swamp prawn are living in the water here. They clean the water by eating algae. This vase contains the same flowers that lined the streets in Pherkad.

They've been placed here for their fragrance rather than their beauty. These cut flowers have been tended to well, and give off a beautifully sweet scent. This drawer houses luxury cosmetics made in Sheliak. They smell like a field of flowers. Magnus Pack Coupon Several Nashira crayfish have been stuck in here, maybe as part of some kid's prank. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "K,:< &9œ óΆ gJK /Q÷ ³PuÇ Wºmz {‘x9£ ù÷] ·æûkö ß´ÎØ $ÌàqÇ fÄ Gm`3Œ ¤–  ¤ûXÞ) »Kš ÕEšé î«ù1Ë úü8 ø A×L®Z GۚŠŠÙÑ S• χ ú‰í%· A6ºØ€ GÀŒ ‘g±ê S"ô€Ž uÐS u<_Qá ¡Œò}- àzÐÈ àþûY0 $Empire Soldier Hunh? Sleepy Dark Serviceman Mmm... I left work early and came home to Mintaka just for you...

You're so pretty... I'm always worried some other guy is going to snatch you up...

I'd never recover if you left... Uh-huh, I'm glad, uh-huh... Zzzzzz. Mmm... Wait, wait for meee...

I'm begging you, stay away from those other guys... Zzzzzz. Ugh, how much can one person sleep, I wonder? He seems to be havin' a nice dream, though.

I'd hate to wake him up... All the other soldiers pulled out, but this guy just keeps on sleepin'. It's kind of sad...

With the lock on that door, someone'll have to let him out when and if he ever wakes up. A glass bottle filled with some liquid of decidedly dubious color rests at the bottom of this crate. Sagi We probably shouldn't touch it. It looks like we can reach the neighboring room using this ivy. Should we head next door? Let's go No, that's OK OK, so much for that. Canyon Wind Something has laid a large number of eggs among the aquatic plants. Milly ......!! Hey, these are pollyfrog eggs. These are Pherkad's most common flowers. The well-turned pages are filled with photos of cute girls. Sparkling glass balls have been spread along the water's bottom. Judging from its large size, this lock may be Empire-made. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $¸Œø= l©b rfå êÃÆQÀ ÷¥_ãÛ s¬zJ ‡JÍÖ s2Oå Ræ«= sÅýðï \ÿIA_ •´ïCË §•Æu öIÑ. ¤í8• fjc… m©Ø‹ fw¤R ¤pè á_/™ b¸8 fšüšS ñ„A f’`Ÿø Má17” ‘Í@¸¶ 5;ñ)› ÒËíe{ ܱzª½ ܽó]Z 3& ñ ‡zwÓo ×ÂAÝ@  ÌÞ´‡ '¡=¨ 'èÆ`“ qBillowsmoke? We keep it in the room farthest down the hall to the left.

That's right, in a wooden crate. Billowsmoke? Go out, take a right. We keep it in the last room on your right.

That's right, in a wooden crate. Old Drunkard Hic! Ahhh, that mountain apple wine sure packs a punch!

Oh, well. I'll just have to take the rest of the day off!! Man with a Bad Back Nothing works better than mountain apple wine when my back starts actin' up.

I sure would like some right about now... Yeah, yeah! That's the stuff! Mountain apple wine works every time! Ho ho, thank you, sonny. Take this for your troubles. White Night Beans What kind of monsters lock up an old man like me? And my hip is killing me. I feel terrible. I wish we could put the old guy at ease, but those imperial jerks...

I never thought the master would abandon us to go along with people like them. Man...hoo! A guy could really get out of shape, locked up in a place like this...hoo!

Those guys just show up out of nowhere, and we're told not to leave the room till things are over? Farina Well, hello there. You're collecting magnus, right? If you've got the time, do you think you'd want to trade? Yes No Yes No Come on back any time you'd like to trade. Well that's no fun at all. Come on back if you change your mind. So this Heughes guy who comes by to see the master, right?

He's a pretty scary guy, but when he's talking to his brother by communicator, he's super nice. Master Rodolfo is pretty picky when it comes to food.

He gets mad if he doesn't get something sweet after every meal and with tea. Really, grow up! Red Padma A variety of aquatic plants, perhaps a favorite of Rodolfo's, are being grown here. Knocking on this jug yields a deep, heavy sound. It must be quite full of water. This flower, native to Sadal Suud, is used everywhere in soaps and perfumes. This drawer's contents have been neatly organized. Magnus Pack Coupon A giant ball of algae is rolling around beneath the water's surface... You unlocked the door. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 1Gƒ ô¯‹ `Ê_¯ é2‡ä 3¹ÇZo vi¸= {ðþ+ ‘ÄÙ¾ ‘HU@^ òƒÄ' ãÀÍÜ ç ŠÞ .œ$#Œ ZKaã? Z{æ¶ vèNÿþ , › R[· ŸàÏ€× ÂÝbN øà Ü3Þƒ¢ vÏú1 ú# ^Q ôèä? FF˜! ƒ’U¹ cÎ^ÖF Àˆ7 ÁùÊj ,Êj j{ÛN ƒ SÏ×ø Wó1 ²ØPh€ ñâxi± ñE¤S0 7[: ãû& L#[ åÃX¼ Õ糖 ÅwòÈ âP„ n¹ áÖ Èô5Gý þ/§µ ^¡< ^Farina Well, hello there. Fancy trading magnus? Or maybe you'd like me to let you have this magnus pack coupon? Sagi What do you think? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon Not right now Well, I'm always right here. Come on back any time you'd like to trade. It's 25000 gold. You're sure about this? Sounds great Not this time Yes, please. Sure thing, here's your coupon. Magnus Pack Coupon Well, see you again later. Sorry, I think I'll hold off. Is that so? Well, that's fine. Come by ready to trade next time, OK? Hmm? You don't have enough money. Well, that's fine. Come by ready to trade next time, OK? Goodness, I'm sorry. I'm all sold out. Come on by and check again, though. Well that's no fun at all. Come on back if you change your mind. Ahh, the same work, day after day. You start to wonder if there's any meaning to it at all. If you're bored too, how about trading some magnus with me? Yes No Dragon Claw This water basin looks big enough to fit three or four children comfortably. Because the stems are so short, these flowers have been arranged along the vase's lip. This weighty vase is quite stable. It doesn't appear to be particularly valuable. The sweet scent of tea with pow milk drifts from this teapot. The aquatic plants bobbing gently in the water help to keep it clean. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¯‡… JLXñ ¸üdÁõ GÂÏ· oŽtL  ‡b1 µçta y]Gg> x™o ‹Öe# ÏSÉÂ8 ŠoRé |¯ ï Bü¾¼y ˆ$¼/ Þ@Ì»ù NI'm leaving Sadal Suud to live with him when I get older. I'm opening up my own cake shop.

Daddy still says I can't, but he's starting to admit how good my cakes have gotten. I'm not allowed to go on any dates while Daddy is around. I'm not a child anymore! I can finally entrust dessert to my daughter with confidence. That makes my job a bit easier. It's great havin' my daughter here to help me with my work!

Plus, this way I can keep an eye on her and fend off any pesky suitors. Aha ha ha! Smoke? The cleaning person had some billowsmoke for fumigating before.

There was word of an intruder, so all the servants were herded into the guest room... Everybody's shut up in the room below this kitchen. It should be right under that old hearth.

I'm totally against promachination, so feel free to tear the hearth right out if it'll help. Why in tarnation should I have to cook for those pushy imperial hordes?!

Busy, busy, busy! Maybe I'll mix in some old rotten ingredients... This stove uses heat from the hearth.

There's no fire lit in it now, but it's set up to heat multiple pots at once. This hearth looks ancient. Cracks run through it here and there. A large hole leading downstairs remains where the old hearth was torn out. A set of original spices are lined up here, apparently crafted from Sadal Suud-grown herbs. The particularly salty spices have been gathered together, perhaps specifically to suit Rodolfo's tastes.

An entire bottle of salt water has been set aside here for who knows what purpose. Enough plates to serve an army of guests are neatly put away here. With a hunk of meat this large, one could survive a whole month locked up in here. The upper shelf is laden with heavy-looking vegetables. It would be brutal if those were to fall on someone. The entire kitchen is made of stone. The lack of any indoor faucet suggests they draw water from outside. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä åò&a ò‚ú 8-î7 ['uf `s*¤ iÈÈä  ÔñáS ò xA S&ˆ‰ ¥× µV©X j˜ûã {%†õC « ý °Ù« «gî6x ´2¹ «îªç° hÊ•KË «òa* Á­Ç R£æ ô¾Ê‡ «øE‡ hÖT$ Dx¹ ŠE¾æï í  E’ « *+ï £yQ§ Þ1©© 5„—ø wCleaning Lady Great, now I can finally set about cleaning those pesky oil stains. Thank you. These stains just won't come out. Soap made from old oil works wonders on marks like these.

I could whip some up myself if I had some thick old machina oil. Oh my! That's goopy machina oil! Did you bring that for me? Thank you. I don't mean to patronize, but here's a little something in return. Heat Camouflage That nasty statue the imperials brought with them was in the way, so I stuck it in the closet.

It's not like we'll be needing it anymore, I suppose we could just pitch it. Explosive Paddle The label reads: "New! Mountain Apple Cider" Sagi It looks just like regular mountain apple wine... Is this some new test product? This ventilation shaft runs up to the second floor. Couldn't we try using some billowsmoke here? All right, let's head upstairs. If this worked, we should be able to get through now. This ventilation shaft runs up to the second floor. Want to use some billowsmoke? Let's do it Not now The ventilation shaft here appears to lead up to the second floor. Tools and cleansers used to clean the storehouse are kept here, and obviously see frequent use. A host of toiletries are set out here, from soap to shampoo, conditioner, and beyond.

Each and every one comes in a container adorned with a cute pow insignia on the label. Oh, wow—apparently all of these are made from pow milk. This hypoallergenic flour was made from ground-up nuts gathered from Nunki's woods. Pow milk yogurt is slowly being cured here to make pow cheese. This batch is already closer to the consistency of pow milk cheese than that of the original yogurt. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ãæÐÐ  kG Vµk À=µ‡ ©%Ä› ~ÈÆb q¾½( aŽ²{ -Þ\‘ r±à( —x‹ !D`

I won't be deterred! I'll get her old man's blessing yet, and take her as my bride! I'm in love, actually, with a girl who works in the kitchen. Normally it would be a perfect match... And yet!! There's a giant obstacle standing in the way of our love! Her father's the scaaary head chef!

I love her truly, madly...deeply! But that head chef is terrifying... It'll take guts to confront him...

If only I had someone's warm cheers driving me on... Wow, I can feel it... After those warm cheers, I can feel the power surging within me!! Thank you!! Now not even my crippling fear of the head chef can stop me!

This is a small sign of my thanks! Please, take it!! Magnus Pack Coupon The work really piled up while the Empire was here. Just look at these cloudspider cobwebs... Mountain apple wine fills this barrel.

They say barrel storage gives wine more flavor and body than a bottle. Mountain apples have been carefully sorted by size here. They smell freshly picked. Fate Idol Empty bottles of a familiar shape fill the area. Sagi Hey, these are mountain apple vinegar bottles like you see in shops! They must bottle it here. A cutesy drawing of a mountain apple decorates this label, marked "mountain apple medicine."

Effective against high blood pressure, exhaustion, dry skin, diabetes, muscle pain, obesity... This baking mix comes with mountain apple juice and diced fruit mixed into the flour.

With this, even the clumsiest cooks can bake a perfect mountain apple cake every time. This large urn is full of the pow milk cheese variety most commonly seen on the market. Both the creamy white variety and the saltier blue variety of pow milk cheese are stored here. ÍÍÍÍ ä =ß¼Ðf Ýþ ;cPX 5›p @5”a 5’LÓT M‹óž• 5.Qt9 X_؏ 5Åut· c|5 5óš‰Ø zŽ®ä 5Dz• ‘u-T H ª´%ø µ‘ÍvJ µg& âu\´ ‚åD Ϧ}– øÇ’ Úƒ¨ ,ÅPQ /#ÓÂ5 ¨;™x ³–iÃU ÂUüØ ÇJØTñ Ò¹ þ† ÒÊãÐ ¨•K ï"| ¨{M¼‰ æ÷ ¾Þød (r´| ÂZj%5 Y6ý‚ ¨W‹Mù ‘/? ¨YDµÇ |vo Â4äÅR •Ú‚é$ ¨ ý& |6©R ©ÖS' •ˆP ¨Ý» ºý‰~ ÂS³8 ûÎc¥’ ¨µ0þŽ ºä"# Â_¿ï û…ñXo ¨¿(  ¤°l Â挮¨ (Sagi Hmm... There's something about this place... Greythorne Squeeeak. Squeak! Squeee. Squeak, squ-squeak? Squeeeak, squeeeak! Squ-squ-squ-squeeeak! Squeak? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Greythorne's Song! Squ-squeak... Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ºô• Sedna Fern ÍÍÍÍÍ ä D Íí ¬€ÿ "Cæ¨. &h åE È*yÐ{ ÍÑG¤ Øü¾ Øs I¤ éø§ ÈðE² CA voice echoes in your head... ??? The spring catches the moon's soul, and the moon the hearts of man; frail hearts shall have words.

Sleep, my child, sleep on; the time has not yet come. Sagi Squeak? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence Spring-Lord's Voice! ...Squeak...? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡Í¡ Î8ƒ· 8Ü- 9Welcome to our store!! Thanks for coming!! You've received mail!!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä _s›Æ¿ ëfÕ -¥÷d ÇEX bO㬃 }1uå ÷™ù « ݧÿ ¹O8 ´ Â±Ó «m|cS ´’Ì~ž  G¹¸ =°»¶ «Œ«û s,§\  ß ƒ óH «‰ 4ö sd¡8_ «Œ}ëI ²ÝX?¥  qÇa Z` «à¹ÀD ²;DÊæ êsÛe øžÀe jƯ‡ ñ¬â” êCöh ê¤ ~< @¥u×* ê9Kì ©.äÆ ê8îÕn À, Êy  £h< Ü (¹p ê²Ù­ˆ =™ò " êížÀ} ³×'% êœAŒ ©F˜ è êÙªÞø üFW \pÿpp \sÔ‚³ êB|’ áÁŠR •4Ì,8 ÿxRå‹ wÓF› À©¤i- "'Ôå €qýœ /ÚýbÏ æ\>’$ ÇØ.ɽ Xlªã dq‡* ƒŒBRP +Žýy ƒ5²Ä Út~‹6 8û³ ƒ»´A ‰ ƒ<ìמ a°¹  µU• ¶«iй XÛ¶B› I+’ Xñ\” •¦¿I Xú×Ëë =]¥‹ X #3 lxÈ  =R0I Ú¯Ê6 ‚\„ɹ ˆŒì߸ ˜¾Õ/2 ˆ‘íF´ ¶´×w ®aÛd й±& =çïƒ Br­Âô ˆÉÛÖó _±£c` ˆ#è×b ñSfida Attendant TEST MESSAGE for SHIP BOARDING.

Worldly gossip to be schlepped in later. Write any processing here. Development Agent I work in land development. I'm living the high life on your tax money, but go easy on me.

The rowdier kids are always rock climbing here, but it's led to several injuries.

I've been lobbying for a ladder here, but it won't happen until after the headmaster elections. Zoned-Out Man Ahh, some fresh air.

Whew, that calmed me down. This election had me all worked up. Things like that aren't my style.

Would you cast my vote for me? I feel like the school would be in good hands if your pick won. Election Ballot Thanks, but it's no use. I'm just really exhausted. Just let me zone out here a bit. Sagi I don't want to get any more down than this. We've got enough chronic fatigue as it is. I'm staring into the blue sky and just zoning out. I just don't care about anything else anymore.

Maybe I'll quit teaching. I'm so exhausted. The world is messed up. I've been sighing for weeks.

Even just breathing is tiring. If I'm going to make the effort, I'd like it to at least be fresh air. I'm staring into the blue sky and just zoning out. I feel all cool and rebellious up here.

Maybe I'll quit teaching. I'm so exhausted. The world is messed up. I've been sighing for weeks.

Even just breathing is tiring. If I'm going to make the effort, I'd like it to at least be fresh air. Cookie Dealer Thanks, that's plenty. This gives me enough for this wave of customers.

Oh, that's right. You need to get paid. The election's going well, huh?

Here, use this to cast a vote for whomever you see fit. I'll leave my vote in your hands. Thanks for these. %d more and we should be set. I'm counting on you! Hold it, hold it! Traditional, man, traditional! The original kind have terrible color. Hey, man! Thanks to you, I cleaned up today. My wallet says thanks!

I'm thinking I'll use the earnings to go on a nice vacation. Take a trip, see the world!

Blue skies, white clouds, sun shining. Beautiful women everywhere...just thinking about it makes me happy! Hey, man! Thanks to you, I cleaned up today. My wallet says thanks!

I was thinking of using the earnings to go on vacation, but once I started thinking about it...

Mortgage bills, utility bills, I'm behind with all of them. After I clear those up, I'll be broke again. I guess it isn't fun time anymore. Well, we've had enough for now—let's move on, . Welcome, welcome all! You won't believe the price on these traditional Komo Mai cookies!

Because of recent demand, supply is limited to 2 per customer! Get yours while you still can! Hey, man. Who did you wind up voting for? Not that I mind either way.

I wish they'd hold another election next year... I'd be able to make another killing. Ahh, but don't worry, there are some left here for you. They're great as gifts! Oh, man...I should have brought more of these. I wish someone would get me some more. Want us to? Why should we? No waaay! You heard me? For real? Well, I guess that's fine.

So, you'll get me some? I need at least 10 traditional Komo Mai cookies. I'll pay you!

If they all sell, I'll be rich! Then it's fabulous fun time! Let's get to it, partner! Ugh, when will they leave?

That geezer from the land development office won't let us climb here. The land development guy left!

We can rock climb here again, I guess, but...it's no fun now that it's allowed. Let's forget about rock climbing and go get Komo Mai cookies in town! Let's forget about rock climbing—the headmaster elections are over! Let's go back to Komo Mai. Why are these idiots in line? If they went to Komo Mai, they wouldn't have to wait at all. Location, location, location! Komo Mai cookies are free back in Komo Mai.

Sell them here at port, though, and they're valuable souvenirs. I'll have to remember this. I don't believe this! I thought I'd bring some home, but they're only selling 2 per customer!

Money isn't a problem at all. Someone should just run to Komo Mai and get some! Limiting customers to 2 cookies is rough. It isn't enough to bring home as a gift, so everyone's hesitating.

But if a few people give up, there will be enough, so nobody's going back to Komo Mai. It's a stalemate... Oh, what to do? At this rate, I'll miss my ship. What to do?

I've waited too long to go home empty handed. Won't somebody else give up? Unfunny Man Hee...heeheehee. Teeheehee. Laughing Man Ahhahahahaha! That's the funniest thing I've ever heard, waahahahaha!! Oh, I found this in one of my pockets. You can have it. Ahhahahahaha! That joke never gets old! It's so in touch with the times! Ahh hah... I'm exhausted. I guess now it's my turn to tell you the ultimate joke. I've heard enough poor excuses for jokes, thanks. Let's go, . ...... I stretch here as part of my daily routine, and pass the time bad-mouthing the ships that come in.

That said, there haven't been any ships for a while. I hope one comes in before I die of boredom. I stretch here as part of my daily routine, and pass the time bad-mouthing the ships that come in.

The ship docked now is awfully gaudy. I wonder whose it is? Force Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

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I will reform this school, no matter the sacrifice! Place your trust in us, the Righties, and rest assured!

We've prepared these original Komo Mai cookies for you all as a cordial greeting—nothing more! Yes! It's absolutely true! I am a Righty for all men! I will push for reform!

I will see that organic magnus refinery is privatized, breaking the School of Magic's monopoly!

Organic magnus refinery privatization! This is my promise to you! Vote Righty today! Vote Righty today! Vote Righty today! How about an original Komo Mai cookie? It's our way of saying hello, that's all! No pressure! Well? Well?! Bounced Man How come I can't pass?! I really need to get through here! Telling me I can't makes me want to! The chairman is speaking. We can't let someone with traditional Komo Mai cookies past. The chairman is speaking. Note that we can't let anyone with traditional Komo Mai cookies past. So, the headmaster election is over. I guess this means no more original Komo Mai cookies, huh?

It was a pain handing them all out, but now I almost miss it. Maybe I'll go home and bake some. I've been watching voters listen to the Righty chairman speak.

He lost favor for suspicion of corruption, but he's back! Where does he get that twisted confidence? Lefty Secretary Ummm, well, you see, yeah, I... I'm kind of a Lefty. Sometimes.

Wouldn't it be great to reform the School of Magic some? I'll see what I can do, so, uh...vote Lefty?

I've been told to push these traditional Komo Mai cookies as a greeting... Vote Lefty if you eat any. Ummm...well, you see, yeah, I... I'm kind of a Lefty. Sometimes.

What else was I going to say? I totally forgot, but uh...everybody vote Lefty! Lefty Staff Vote Lefty today! Vote Lefty today! Vote Lefty today! How about a traditional Komo Mai cookie? This is where it began! Fancy a taste of the real thing? Come on through, everyone! Unlike those Righties, we won't block up the walkways! So, the headmaster election is over. I guess this means no more traditional Komo Mai cookies, huh?

It was a pain handing them all out, but now I almost miss it. Maybe I'll go home and bake some. The Lefty candidate is speaking. We aren't setting up any blockades—everyone is free to come listen. What a fiasco. The Lefty candidate gets major stage fright during speeches.

The staff chief says that fortune has smiled upon the Lefty secretary, but...I don't know. The election results have been posted. Go take a look for yourself to see who won.

I would have voted for the Lefty staff chief if he'd run, but...oh, well. The Righties are really going all out. They would have been reelected if not for that scandal. Last month, a bribery scandal broke. Hard evidence never surfaced, but it was enough to kill their support.

The Lefty candidate is young, but their staff chief is a hardened old geezer. Who can say who'll win? Dejected Man Heh, that's real sweet of you. I'm kind of touched.

Here, take this and vote for whoever you like. I leave it up to you. Election Ballot Stoic Man Hey, the election results have been posted. You cast a vote with the ballot I gave you, right?

I won't ask who you voted for. If you're curious about the results, head to the election office. Why won't you let me through? I'm trying to get to the port! Unbounced Man Isn't anyone going to stop me? I'm going to pass through! I really mean it!! Go right ahead through, sir! You're absolutely free to! We aren't setting up any blockades! I won't let it get to me anymore. I'm used to folks ignoring me. I'll get over it, same as always.

So, who do you think you'll go for? I really don't care either way, but I am a little curious. Feh, this is no fun. Now that it's the Lefties talking, they aren't restraining anyone.

I kicked all the stones around here, too. Now what am I going to do for fun? Feh, this is no fun. Now that it's the Lefties talking, they aren't restraining anyone.

I kicked all the stones around here, too. Now what am I going to do for fun? Ugh, what a slacker! Thanks to your waffling, the election ended before you voted! Yeah, but even so... As soon as you choose one side, you open yourself to later regret.

Some things in this world are better off left undecided, you know. What are you going to do? Original or traditional, you're going to be branded either way. Hmm, give me just a bit longer. I don't want to just pick one and have it come back to haunt me. Gobble, gobble, gobble. Omnomnom. Snarf, gobble, omnom.

The traditional and original cookies taste the same, but the originals upset me stomach.

Are they using spoiled ingredients? The originals kind of taste old... Gobble, gobble, gobble. Omnomnom. Snarf, gobble, omnom.

Well, I've eaten one. Now if I don't join the Righties, I'll probably get yelled at. Gobble, gobble, gobble. Omnomnom. Snarf, gobble, omnom.

Well, I've eaten one. Now if I don't join the Lefties, I'll probably get yelled at. Gobble, gobble, gobble. Omnomnom. Snarf, gobble, omnom.

I grabbed a bunch when they were handing them out. I still have plenty left.

But what to do when they're gone? I wonder if you could make Komo Mai cookies from aged flour? Gobble, gobble, gobble. Omnomnom. Snarf, gobble, omnom.

I wanted to go to Opu, but I forgot a landmark stone. What a disaster that was.

So now I'm eating away my troubles. These things both taste the same, really... Gobble, gobble, gobble. Good thing I've got tough teeth. Omnomnom. They stopped giving away Komo Mai cookies now that the election is over. How sad.

Once this stash is gone, I'll have to start making my own again. I've got to savor each bite. I hear the Empire is holding an election, too, though I don't know for what. I don't really care, either.

I'd been bored, with 20 years left till the next Thirty Year Festival. I'm glad I lived to see this, though. Ahhh, this is so boring. Yet another fun thing has come and gone.

I've got to find something new. Maybe I'll set off on a journey of self-discovery and wonder!! What a wonderful speech! I'm casting my vote for the Righty chairman! I hear they've started tallying ballots. I wonder who won? I hope it was the one I voted for. What a wonderful speech! I'm casting my vote for the Lefty secretary! What are you going to do? Original or traditional, you're going to be branded either way. Chomp, chomp, chomp. It's kind of sad, now that the election is over.

The streets were flowing with Komo Mai cookies then, but now they'll become quite valuable. Gobble, gobble, gobble. If only the secretary running for the Lefties were older.

As it is, he's a little shaky. Hmm, it's hard to decide who I should cast my vote for. I don't care about the election. I just can't get to Opu without a landmark stone.

I don't want to get lost in Holoholo. Maybe I'll go beg the head teacher to lend me hers... This headmaster election is sure interesting. They've never given out Komo Mai cookies like this before.

And they're all ranting about original and traditional, when they're both exactly the same.

These elections every 3 years are more fun than the Thirty Year Festival. The wait is shorter to boot. Aww, it's over already. I wanted to enjoy it a bit longer. I guess there's no helping it...

I haven't heard the results yet, but I'm not really interested. If you are, head to the election office. Crying Girl Waah! Waaah!

I want Komo Mai cookies! I want Komo Mai cookies! I want Komo Mai cookies! Girl's Mother You just had some! Where did I go wrong to raise such a selfish child? I'm terribly sorry. I'd rather you not just give her one, but you've made her stop crying. Crunch, crunch! Chew, chew! Crunch, crunch...gulp! Appeased Girl Thank you! I found this before. This is for the cookie! Obtained a Stone! I'm terribly sorry. Thank you for your trouble. Crunch, crunch! Chew, chew! Crunch, cruch...gulp!

Not this kind! I just had this kind! It tastes like food coloring! Waah! Waaah!

I want traditional Komo Mai cookies! I want traditional Komo Mai cookies! I want traditional Komo Mai cookies! No! You just had some original Komo Mai cookies! Thank you. I'm real full now. I don't need anything more! See, it's just like I said, right? I knew this would happen. Oh, really? Seems to me you were swayed by my opinion. It's hard to say. Really, it would be best if the old staff chief became headmaster.

His reputation as a hardened old geezer is so well known, people call him Hard G. It's got to be the Lefties. The Righties are crooked! There's no trusting them at all. Oh, really? Isn't it better than some spoiled child? He's useless without the staff chief. It's hard to say. Really, it would be best if the old staff chief ran for headmaster. Fisherman This is...pretty much an admission that I just bought some fish because I couldn't catch any.

Well, no matter. I'll keep it as a last resort. You sure like to pry, don't you?

Well, so long as you're prying, you may as well turn this in for me, too. I hear the results are up. I don't really care about the election, but I'm a bit curious who won. I'll never catch any fish in all this commotion. I don't even care who wins.

My wife is going to kill me if I go home without a single fish. What's a guy to do? I'll never catch any fish in all this commotion. I don't even care about the election. My wife is going to kill me if I go home without a single fish. What's a guy to do? Hmm, still no luck fishing. I can't take my eyes off it, though. You never know when it will hit. Outdoor Merchant Ho hooo! I see, yes. Yes, of course...

Thanks for the information. I'll give you my election ballot. Cast it for whomever seems capable. We have tired old books! We have chunks of rubber! We have rotten food!

The books and rubber are a sight! The rotten food is something else! How about it, folks? Hey, buddy! Did the person you voted for win? I hope you didn't waste my ballot. I'd like a piece of rotten food, please. May I have one? Huh? Are you serious? You're the first person to ever ask for rotten food, buddy. Sure, I don't mind.

I'll give you more than you could possibly...don't tell me you plan on eating this stuff? I don't much care about the election. You heard any interesting news lately? I'll give you my election ballot. Have you decided who you're going to vote for, buddy? Either way suits me fine. Toothless Boy So...even grown-ups can feel my heartbreak. I guess they're not all bad.

I'll wait for my permanent teeth. Here, let me give this to you. Think before you cast it, OK? I keep telling them I lost my teeth and can't eat anything... I hate grown-ups! Boy with New Teeth Check it out, mister! My permanent teeth came in! Now I can eat anything I want.

People grow as a result of the tough periods they go through, huh? I learned something today. Feh, I just lost my baby teeth, so I can't eat any Komo Mai cookies. I hate baby teeth!

Man, grown-ups have it so good. I want some Komo Mai cookies. They must be really tasty...

I'm feeling serious heartbreak here. You couldn't possibly understand, mister. I guess grown-ups aren't all that bad. You feel my pain. Thanks, mister. The election has officially ended. We appreciate your support. -Election Supervisory Committee Righty chairman soapbox speech today! We're counting on your votes! Lefty secretary soapbox speech today! Thank you for your support. Anuenue Guardsman The election is finally over, but we can't let down our guard. Crime can take place anytime, anywhere. The Righty candidate is speaking. Things are really ramping up for the impending headmaster election. The Lefty candidate is speaking. Things are really ramping up for the impending headmaster election. Not from around here, huh? We don't want any trouble with the election. Sure you know the rules? Tell me! Yeah, whatever... There is no set minimum number of votes in this election. 1 to 0 votes still counts as a win.

1 vote per person is the rule, but as anonymous ballots with proxies are allowed, it's impossible to enforce.

The system is far from perfect, but it's based on an honor code. Please don't exploit it. I see. That's fine then. Just be sure not to do anything to subvert the election. Just because the election is over doesn't mean we can let our guard down. We're on constant patrol. There has been a lot of corruption with this headmaster election. We're on patrol now to stop that.

No matter how much they push them as a simple greeting or thank-you, don't take anything you're offered. It was a crazy election, but I'm a bit sad now that it's over. Maybe I was enjoying the action, too.

Just because the election is over doesn't mean we can let our guard down. We're staying vigilant. This election is seriously off kilter. Who ever thought they'd give out Komo Mai cookies as incentives?

Here in Anuenue, those cookies are a common greeting. Who would sink so low as to exploit that?

We can't stop them from handing out cookies, but that doesn't mean you should go accepting any. If we stray too far, we'll lose track of Milly. Let's wait around here. Butler Sagi, I presume? Good day. I work for Mr. Panie. We've been waiting for you. Right this way, please. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! Í ä /ÿ‡m CSÐÉ ó+ |;k¯¼ Gc+ïs fŸãè _Ž9QU ùírèõ [I³Œª pÊf? [¶< Ù†ÿ8 FÔM×Ø M)‘=™ s:+ ü­cø 6ß©f× F“å±z º-x S í0 6múω š²"Îï 6etc· ðurœ N(B± ºk¹‹r  ¾Ñ± Anuenue Guardsman Beyond this point is Queen Corellia's palace. Don't go troubling her with this election nonsense, now. ...What's happened, I wonder? I've never seen the guardsmen get so worked up before.

I've got a bad feeling about it, but we'll be fine so long as we have Queen Corellia. She's a great prophet! The Lefties' campaign signs are falling apart from cut-back expenses. How thrifty of them!

The Righties seem to be sparing no expense. I don't like profligate spenders.

Either way, I wish I could get my classroom back. Both sides have been taken over by election staff... Lolo is amazing as ever. As a hopeful engineer myself, I really respect her.

That said, I try not to obsess, or her talent could be really intimidating.

She lives in Opu, right? I wonder how she gets here through the Holoholo jungle? Hmm, which to vote for, the Lefties or the Righties?

The Lefties are more likeable, but they seem ineffective. The Righties just seem dishonest. So, the election is over... Well, the classroom has cleared out. It's time I started studying. Magic School Student Whoever the headmaster is, our job as students is to study. It's a shame so many have forgotten that. It doesn't matter who becomes headmaster, we students are still just going to study. What's the big fuss? Lefty? Aww, man. Aww, man! I just ate an original Komo Mai cookie without thinking.

Politically, I'm supposed to be against the originals... How am I going to explain this to the geezer? Sagi Are you the Lefty candidate? Lefty Secretary Um...yes? Uhh... The election staff just recruited a really hot girl to help. ......

I-I see... What a coincidence! I was just about to head back, myself. Thanks for telling me. I've got to get back there fast. I'm worried about the staff chief. Welcome to the Lefty secretary's election-support office! Traditional Komo Mai cookies are to your left. Righty chairman's election-support office, to your right. The original Komo Mai cookies are here! I thought we decided to go to the School of Magic, . That's the wrong way. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÆLi^ 9ZÝm !¨kN ‹u: ‹è<Ë «a X  Gè¥Ý JÊCN ·¢}? ü¬®ûm V¡L\Ð Àú:½ä ï Seœ ,bK ( Ž¯)E “q%÷Ž ¹’ì- ÛOh, I'm such a wreck.

Ever since I climbed the Celestial Tree to check up on it, I've been seeing this weird dream.

It's like... I don't know who, but someone is shedding their skin.

I don't know who it is... But it's got to be her. I mean, she hasn't aged a day... Once upon a time, there was a curious koa monkey who stood on two legs and loved to sing.

It was so peculiar that the villagers who saw it would shout, "there goes the windsong!"

That strange monkey would appear, covered in white ash, once every thirty years.

It climbs up the Celestial Tree and causes it to bloom, and so it has always been. Shhh! This is the best part. These flowers adorn much of Komo Mai. They're resistant to heat, but require regular watering. This brilliant red is befitting of a city in the tropics. This plant is recognizable for the bulge at the base of its stem. This was made from the same bamboo as the nearby chest. It's impolite to rummage through people's things. It appears fruit are being soaked in flower nectar here. A sweet aroma fills the area. This bed is lower than most. Building it closer to the ground makes the room look bigger...supposedly. This chest houses children's picture books. Extra large plates for special occasions line this shelf. This chest is woven from jungle bamboo. Its open weave keeps moisture from building up inside. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä vqm Ú8U %# áæ“3 è€F =Ñ‘%‚ A6êò §ýH è¯Ö \½œÅ a•ùqñ JR– h+uÁ »^¶è¾ ÿæÊ$ VÔw É š0ù·l ñPanie Ever stop to examine the glory of water? It offers no resistance, simply obeying gravity's inexorable pull.

If only everything entrusted itself to the flow of things so remarkably, my job would be an easy one. Butler This villa belongs to Mr. Panie, a noble of Mintaka. What business have you here? Man Might you be our young Sagi? I've heard the rumors.

My name is Panie. Magnanimous patron of the Coliseum... When put that way, it paints a pretty picture.

The reality is simply that I see after a number of entrants and monsters for the amusement of it.

It seems you sent one of my little protégés running off with their tail between their legs a short while ago.

Your actions were most... Unexpected.

Which prompted me to do a little research on you, young Sagi.

It would appear you're not an officially registered entrant at the Coliseum, are you?

Something of a cuckoo, aren't you? An outsider who slipped in through a loophole...

If this information goes public, I should say there's little doubt you'd be banned from the Coliseum. Sagi ... You can elect to leave the Coliseum of your own will, or be chased out when this scandal breaks.

Either way suits my purposes equally. I leave the choice entirely to you.

I dislike people who disrupt the scenarios I've written. Surely you understand.

Our little chat ends here, my boy. I'll be seeing you, young Sagi. This crystalline water cools the air that fills the room. This flower's blossom is a collection of tiny petals. Its strong scent is striking. Charming flowers have sprung into bloom one after the next here. Even the slightest touch sends this flower's white petals fluttering to the ground. Small fruit has begun to form within this flower's blossoms. One wonders what they might taste like. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "ÝL(ð 0›aZ í¿’ øDìï ‘˜;ôû p•±HÕ ÄÇTì h߆  WØ1=' \î£G }CN@ Woãà ŸÝ’ý ûÅ•b¯ ¾CQ#à ¸éž —åP?v #•»ro cUÂÑ :Ùxñ3 …óC® …Š>χ lŒš …ETŠ ü¾œ— ã V\2 âò£Pr >ù/õ© cNj¸ r´}ór JᏠ‰ëÜá{ ðHC F3Z …Old Man Ugh! That man's terrible singing is keeping me on edge.

I hope he gets tired and goes to sleep soon. What a pain! So, he's finally gone to sleep!

We don't have any kids of our own. These fantail ducks are like children to us.

They're still quite young. They lay eggs left and right—you're welcome to help yourself. We sometimes take the fantail ducks' eggs for ourselves, but it pains us to eat them.

It's a bit easier if you make them into boiled eggs, but that's pretty hypocritical when you think about it.

You put the eggs in water and boil it. And not just plain water, drain water. No, clean! It was clean water. Right? We sometimes take the fantail ducks' eggs for ourselves, but it pains us to eat them.

It's a bit easier if you make them into boiled eggs, but that's pretty hypocritical when you think about it.

You put the eggs in water and boil them. First on high heat, then lower the temperature, or they'll crack. We sometimes take the fantail ducks' eggs for ourselves, but it pains us to eat them.

It's a bit easier if you make them into boiled eggs, but that's pretty hypocritical when you think about it.

You put the eggs in water and boil it. Cool them in freezing rain, add a pinch of salt and you're done. Sagi Ahh, I see! I understand now! Obtained a magna mix recipe! Sounds like a recipe for boiled eggs...I can't really say from just this, though. So, the election finally ended... Now we can go back to nice, peaceful living again.

All I ask is for these two ducks to stay happy and healthy. I don't care about the election results. This election is just chaos. I'm afraid to go outside for fear I'll get cookies crammed down my throat.

I'm sure Queen Corellia already knows the outcome... There's no point in me getting involved. Noisy Man ...Oof, i-it's hit! Consciousness...blurring. Must...sleep...

I'm fading...fast. Cast this...vote for me. I'm...counting on...you. Election Ballot Oof, it's hit! Feels like I can finally sleep again. Thank...you! Romy? Zzz... What's to become of my sorrow? Will no one save me? I'm...Romy... Who are...you? Ahh, it's no use! The concert is almost here. I'm too nervous to sleep!

But I know I should! I need to rest my vocal chords! Can no one help me out?

I wish I could be tired, but I'm too worked up to feel sleepy. My life is a tale of woe... Feh... The same grind, day after day, nothing ever changing... You get what I'm feeling? Feh... So you do understand me... ...No, huh? Fantail Duck Quack? A chill strong enough to make one's body temperature drop rises slowly from this deep, dark well... This plant has characteristically large leaves once used to wrap Komo Mai cookies. These perfectly cone-shaped trees just beg to be decorated. Will there ever come a day when this bucket is actually filled with water? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä EÃ=ÝØ DbD© .AU–w  39ž Ù½aœ F ·¾ Véȵ« bÿ¥þ Ì!`†¶ ÌøÉà VR%Zà ñHÊ<[ Vã>õ <òæé– V8œ· z¤í V‚òÂe k'z—` ÿàË  !ÕK‡ô éW=¨ ˆvÒr« àqÌHÒ åÞ´E ô=v© ôUbz #¢ +enë  úª¦ ~6wK€ Æ µë8Ĩ I¿!. ¹ÖÔ à™—ÒA åzó¿“ “°+þ “ÖïÅç Uîß +ïŸ3¨ hÔªÝ ~3tƒ• ¾,> æz#° ÐÅ4‰ ‚qÛt Ó@œ‚Ð Ón'Ô› à. '| 8.h] TÀn "/åé- NÚé[o  8qÏ hx= à³1Òµ ’œÄ†I ®•n »`·H /ø7 üè D æ˝ µ‘ö( Vµm«ž VFmŒa ƱÞeÓ VzÓæ *È] V‚K‰ dLefty secretary's election-support office. That's called the Bell Which Tolls Time. The school's first headmaster donated it when he retired.

Supposedly, he was saying we shouldn't waste time. I know because it's a common test question. So, the election has ended... I'm a little sad to see it go. I like things a little rowdy, myself.

Now I'll have to make my own Komo Mai cookies... Aged flour and water and...what was it again? I wonder how this election's cookie war will end. I love the cookies, though, so I don't mind.

The Righties are speaking now, right? It's crazy that they're stopping folks with traditional cookies.

They're letting people by who have more original cookies than traditional ones, though. I wonder how this election's cookie war will end. I love the cookies, though, so I don't mind.

The Lefties are speaking now, right? The blockades have stopped. I guess that's normal, though.

That said, that speech is pretty weak... It'd be more fun if the chief stood up and started shouting, "WOO!" Lefty Staff The Lefty secretary's election-support office is just ahead. You carrying any original cookies? Yes Not a one! Whaaat?! I can't let anyone with original Komo Mai cookies past! I see! Then go right ahead. You should make a point of talking to the staff chief inside!

He's such a hardened old geezer, people are calling him Hard G, but he's really a normal guy, so relax. Lies, obvious lies! I can tell from the look on your face. You want in, you can throw them away! The far left classroom is currently being used as the Lefty secretary's office.

Head on in, hear what the staff chief has to say, and join us in supporting the party! Sanya It's strange. Back in the day, I made fun of that bell's name, but now it's quite dear to my heart. Well, young man, what business do you have with this old lady? Care to trade magnus? Sagi Well, ? Let's trade No time for that now That's what I like to hear. No hard feelings, no matter the results, all right? Come on back if you decide you want to trade again. I just love looking at that bell. I'll be here if you decide you want to trade. Well, young man, what business do you have with this old lady? Care to trade magnus?

Or maybe you'd like this magnus pack coupon? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon No time for that now Hmm? What's the matter, boy? You don't have enough money.

I can't sell it to you like this. Come by next time ready to trade. I'll see you around. All right, here we go. 25000 Gold for the coupon. You're OK with this, right? Sounds great Not this time Sure, if that's all right. One magnus pack coupon, coming right up. Magnus Pack Coupon Come on back soon. I'll be right here. Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Oh? Not that I really mind. Come by next time ready to trade. Ooh, sorry. I'm all out of magnus pack coupons. I'll have more later, so see me again. This giant bell was cast from bronze. It appears to have been donated, and has been scrupulously maintained. Hey, you there! You've got original Komo Mai cookies on you! Persistent little bugger! You've still got original Komo Mai cookies on you! The Lefty secretary's election-support office is just ahead. Throw those out before you go in. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä R‡=â4 Ÿaò: %ã9Æ JšD¬ wDÆZ ’èKåh w·4$3 òê7æ¹ ¡·Þ$ wÀœÆ Ȇž ñ ¾ç ša ;RÞ1z ”‘iS ŽrE g¥Oä¾ z– @~ gÀò åÇbŽq –wþ¦0 °ù¼6p –â³Ù2 áÏš –~BÐ) zÁ‚øŸ 'º:d© O–iº, €CÁ=T Ì-eÛù ¯Š¼ R¦«õl Jûl× ÔåÑA 'q>ہ Ì æŸ« Ô;=ÿ ÞŠ—  >Nêõ ¢ÒÑ•1 ô-õ _7Wà  I÷% i?ÙO_ o:pØË ¥2Dè) ª²å À©‘ñ¬ /|ûW&  ÚüZy i+ úJ pØ4é b( iò¸á$ i³Íì ½-NÑs Àg»Æú %¿¿É ‹‡êV Õ“ýw ß:ˆ´¢ éߤ‘ óY¤U ¥wgÅ þN g%pƒû HIúaK g» ø& ºÍE÷/ gl “ø ñ}'ó¬ ¦¨Å# ¦—‚À± gš(¡a Û^Ґ ¥BÎÉ® <§àô gw!T' ±bK ( r¯)E wq%÷Ž ’ì- ¿Class has gotten sooo fun! Class has gotten more fun. Class is finally a little bit fun. Capable Classics Professor Yes! You all are exactly correct! See what you can do when you try? I'm so proud of you all! Thank you! Just look how many students have shown up! I really appreciate it!

Huh? You need credit for my course? Of course! I'm happy to give you anything you need! Obtained credit in Classics! And this is a little something from me. I hope it's useful for you. Tower Shield Pretty Good Classics Professor So, why are the islands floating? Yes! Exactly correct! See, you've all got it! I'm kind of amazing, huh? I can feel the intent stares of students while I'm lecturing.

At this rate, I just might get a standing ovation!

More! More, more, more! I want to make this even more fun! Classics Professor So, as we've read, the islands are floating by the power of the gods. Got it? This will be on the test! Is it just me, or are the students starting to sort of listen to my lectures?

If I can keep this up... I guess it's about the atmosphere, really. Making it fun. Boring Classics Professor Huh? You need credit for my course? Sorry, but I've got worries of my own beyond whether you pass or not.

I've taught what you kids call the most boring class for 25 years. I've been thinking...

If I want people to have fun in class, I need to make class fun. But how? Huh? You need credit for my course? Sorry, but I've got worries of my own beyond whether you pass or not.

I've taught what you kids call the most boring class for 25 years. I've been thinking...

If I want people to have fun in class, I need to make class fun. But how?

Maybe I'm just not cut out to teach. Maybe I'll go sell Komo Mai cookies in port with my brother. Why, I wonder? I don't get it. Why? What about my class is boring?

Am I just not cut out to teach? Maybe I'll go sell Komo Mai cookies by the port with my brother. Unbelievable! Excellent! Fantastic!! Mind blowing! Amazing! What artful teaching!! This class is aces! This prof is so cool! These lectures are wicked fun! I get it now! So that's how it works...I finally understand! Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh! I finally get it! This class is so useful. Hmmm. I get it. I think I understand now. All right, I see. This class isn't boring, but it's not exactly riveting, either. Zzz... I don't get it at all. What part of this is interesting? I find it hideously boring, myself! I came because I'd heard this Classics class had gotten more interesting, but... Has it, really? ...This is incredibly boring. Someone's test paper has been crumpled up and thrown into this trash can. Guillo What have we here...? "Milliarde, 7 points. Stop doodling on your test paper"? Milly I graduated ages ago! And I wasn't doodling, ugh!! Sagi Enough, you two... This collection of research materials contains everything from handwritten notes to legitimate print works. Books on world history line this shelf. The important people of the past all seem to have amazing moustaches. These portraits are of famous historical figures. A famous axiom has been written on the centerpiece. The second man from the right is the school's founder and first headmaster, Mister Einzelbe. Oh ho, I'm impressed. So you managed to stay awake through at least one lecture? They talked about him all the time, so it would have been hard not to...h-how rude! Stupid dingbat!! This student's locker is nearly bursting with a hideous smell... It must be someone's dirty socks. This locker holds a set of girl's gym clothes. ...They're still clean. HAPPY1 HAPPY2 HAPPY3 UNHAPPY Whoa! Everyone is sleeping. This class must be dead boring, huh, ? Listen up, this part is important. It'll be on the test, so keep your ears open, even if your eyes are closed! A thousand years ago, in the age of the gods, the wicked god Malpercio stirred up a rebellion.

Consequently, the earth was covered in darkness. But the world didn't end. Why not? Anyone?!

Right! We covered this yesterday. I'm glad you were listening. It was the Children of the Earth, and...hey! Is my class really that boring? Is my class really that dull? Is sleep really that much better?

You, who just came in! Tell me! What do you think? Is my class really dull? Intensely dull! Of course not! Intensely...dull? Intense, but still dull? That really struck a chord with me.

The world was lifted from darkness, but my class is still stuck in the mud. I want this to be fun. Of...course not. Right! Of course it's not! Everyone's just tired, right? Tired...every day...

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Anyway, this is only a theory, but what would happen if those pieces found a host? Say a human...?

Just between us, I wonder if that might not be the case with these monsters showing up in Alfard. Staff Chief Razor All right, Mister Candidate. It's all up to you. Lefty Secretary A-all up to me? The ballots are being tallied. You can stop collecting them now. You've done well. Thanks!

You've been thanked. On your way, now. ...Anything else I can be doing? We went through the trouble of getting this ball of confetti together for today, didn't we? Take a look at the ceiling! I scraped together the funds to buy some confetti.

It will take a while for them to tally the votes. How about leaving town for a bit and getting some air?

You've done all you can. Win or lose, we're going to let the confetti fly and celebrate the day once the results are in! You heard me. Tell that to the staff, Mister Candidate. I guess you're right. OK. Everyone, get some fresh air away from Komo Mai.

You heard what the old guy said. I won't repeat his words. You're all free to do as you please. ...WOO! Yes, thank you! Thank you! Thank you, thank you!

Aww, man. I won. I really have to be headmaster now? Eh, I'll just let the old geezer handle it. I'm not really sure how, but apparently you helped us out. The old geezer was talking about it.

He told me to give you this, so here you go. I've given it to you. Anyway, thanks, I guess. Fate Idol Elbow Grease Tea Ahh, it's finally over! My job is finally done. Now I get some rest and relaxation!

Win or lose, I don't mind. I'm just happy I get some vacation starting tomorrow! Ah, that's right. The old geezer said I had to give you this, in person no less. Oh, man, please don't talk to me right now! I'll forget my speech!

Ugh... And I don't see any pretty girls. The old geezer got me again! Ugh... I don't see any pretty girls. The old geezer got me again! All right! I knew you were an ally! Here's a symbol of our bond! Traditional Cookie Pin Allies are friends. Friends are staff. From today on, that makes you staff. Friends are forever, now get to work.

First things first, will you go find the Lefty candidate? If he doesn't get that speech ready...

He'll recognize the other staff members, though. He won't suspect you. I guarantee it!

You just need to tell him we got a really good-looking woman to join the staff. I'm counting on you! Allies are friends. Friends are staff. From today on, that makes you staff. Friends are forever, now get to work.

Well, now that you're staff, I've got a job for you. Go gather as many election ballots as you can.

Vote by proxy is allowed in the headmaster elections, and the Righties have been hoarding ballots.

He who scoffs at a single vote loses by a single vote! Gather all you can. I'm a man who repays my debts. Joined the Lefty staff! ...Unreal. I'm surprised you got in here. Please leave immediately. What, you aren't? Well, don't get in the way of the election, you hear? We've planned the cookie quantities, the salt, the baking times, storage, delivery, even how they're eaten.

We've waited for this day for ages! I-it's just beautiful. I think I've got something in my eye here...sniff.

All hail the new Lefty headmaster, WOO! We've done what we can. All that's left is to pray. Pray, and wait... WOO! Even I can't tell which way this election will go. Hmm? Oh, it's you. How is it going? Did you come to deliver those ballots? Yes No What the... You don't have any election ballots on you. Go collect some, hurry! All right, that's %d ballots, making for a total of %dballots. Keep up the good work. All right, that's %d ballots. Keep up the good work. You've got a knack for collecting ballots, boy. Allow me to return the favor with one of my own. Versed Shield Chalice of Freedom You're our MVP this year, hands down. Here's a special bonus. Consider it payment for your efforts. All right, I've got an announcement to make. Everyone take a seat. I see. Well, try to bring back as many ballots as you can. You gave the message to the Lefty candidate, right? Thank you, he came running back here.

Well, now that you're staff, I've got a job for you. Go gather as many election ballots as you can.

Vote by proxy is allowed in the headmaster elections, and the Righties have been hoarding ballots.

He who scoffs at a single vote loses by a single vote! Gather all you can. I'm a man who repays my debts. Where is the candidate?!

He'd better not have eaten any original cookies out of stupid curiosity...

It would be unthinkable for the future headmaster to have eaten the opponents' bribe... Woo! Well, did you find him? He's a lazy bugger, so I doubt he'll have gotten far. We've done what we can. All that's left is to pray. Pray, and wait...

Sorry, Mister Righty, but even after the election, an enemy is an enemy. You'll get no love from me. Hmm? That pin you're wearing! You're a spy for the Righties! I've nothing to say to you! Begone! Hmm? You're new here. Or have I just forgotten your face? You don't look like a student...

In that case...are you an ally to the cause? If so, show some proof! Hmm? You're new here. Have I just forgotten your face? You don't look like a student...

So then... Are you an ally to the cause? If so, show some proof!

Well, that's fine. Just don't get in the way. We're all terribly busy right now. Lefty Staff Long live the Lefty headmaster! Long live the Lefty headmaster! Long live the Lefty headmaster! So, it's finally come down to the wire. Man, I'm all nervous! At this rate, things don't look good. The projections are too close—it's impossible to say for sure.

The only thing to do now is try to capture as many swing votes from the ambivalent folks as possible. The Righties are stopping at nothing to win this time. No one has ever held the position for three terms before.

Compared to that, our candidate... He's a slacker to begin with, and he doesn't seem motivated at all. The Righties have pulled every dirty trick in the book, but Queen Corellia hasn't said a word.

She's tremendously strict about ethics, and she has the power to see into the future.

Put that all together, and it means we're guaranteed to win this time! ...Hopefully. H-how could we lose by only 8 votes... Nyup nyup...zzz. This election is basically a stamina contest. Really, it's about who can drum up more election ballots.

The only reason this screwy system is still around has to be because Queen Corellia can see the outcomes.

Nothing we do may affect the outcome, but we're doing what we can for a new Lefty headmaster. Milly So? What do you think of the school? Feel like you've learned a lot?

Though we didn't learn much about that mysterious world... Yeah, but it was fun to see what kind of place the school was! Really? Well sure! All right, let's get going. Divinity Professor I suppose an occasion such as this merits me setting aside my pen to congratulate the new headmaster! Can I help you? Your face says you want to study here at the school. I'd like to learn It does not! Yes, would you mind giving me a brief lecture? Of course not. How about a talk on the ancient gods?

A thousand years ago, the gods fought a war that started over the wicked god Malpercio's rebellion.

Malpercio... That name alone is enough to make one's hair bristle.

Malpercio borrowed the power of the Dark Brethren in order to bend the world to its wicked purposes.

It challenged the other gods to battle, where it killed, plundered, and drove them to the brink of extinction.

Even the powerful magic of the gods was no match for the vile power of the Dark Brethren...

So, why is our world not ruled by the wicked god today? That is a question for another scholar. I see. Well, come back anytime you're ready for a lecture.

To learn is to live. The School of Magic exists to nurture the lives of its students. Come back anytime. History Professor No one could be expected to study at a time like this. Congratulations to the new Lefty headmaster! Yes? Have you come here to acquire new knowledge? I'd like to learn Who needs knowledge? Yes, if you don't mind. Could I ask you to teach me? Very well. Then let me start one thousand years ago...

No historical records dating before one thousand years ago exist today, but the oral reports have endured.

According to those stories, the world then was in an age of gods with powerful magic and vibrant wings.

It appears that the magnus we use today existed at that point in time as well.

In fact, contemporary magnus technology was a result of the Empire reviving the gods' ancient technology.

As such, it's only natural that the use of magnus was widespread at the time.

So, why did such an advanced, prosperous civilization fall?

That's a story for another professor to tell. I see. If you decide you're ready to learn, I'll be here.

The School of Magic will never turn away those with a will to learn. Honestly... To think someone would ignore my lecture simply because I'm a child. Honestly...Grown-ups are all like this. What a terrible example to set.

In any case, as I'm not willing to stoop down to their level, I'll forgive them for today. Today only. ...But I digress. As when studying magic, the will to learn is paramount.

Even if the election staff have stolen my classroom for their nonsense, it's important to stay focused. As I said, students should remember the reason they're here and consider their studies seriously... What is it? Who are you? Yes, I'm the head teacher. Is there a problem?

You're another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child, huh?

Honestly, I can't believe they'd turn my classroom into their election office... Grown-ups are all like this! What is it? Who the devil ARE you? Are you that determined to interfere with my class?

So you really are another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child!

Honestly, I can't believe you'd purposefully undermine my class... Grown-ups are all like this! ...And concordantly, what we have here is a landmark stone. Essentially, it's quite rare.

The reason for that, of course, is that the headmaster himself personally imbues it with magic. What is it? You again? Yes, I'm the head teacher. Is there a problem?

So, you're another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child, huh?

Honestly, I can't believe people would persistently mock me... Grown-ups are all like this! What is it? Who are you? Yes, I'm the head teacher. Is there a problem?

So, you're another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child, huh?

Honestly, I can't believe they'd turn my classroom into their election office... Grown-ups are all like this! ...And concordantly, what we know as magic is essentially, when reduced to its bare essence, in fact... What is it? You again? Yes, I'm the head teacher. Is there a problem?

You have quite a bit of free time. Apparently more than a child like me. Why not enroll and put it to good use?

...That said, as an adult, you wouldn't be exempt from tuition fees. Being a grown-up isn't easy, huh? ...And concordantly, according to the testimony of people temporarily sent back in time to the age of the gods... Goodness! You've managed to acquire all three credits? I was mostly joking... What a surprise.

Very well, a promise is a promise. You may have this landmark stone.

Until the next headmaster is elected, this is the last one in existence. Take good care of it. Landmark Stone Excuse me, but I'd like to ask to borrow that landmark stone if you don't mind... What? You again? Come to mock me again, have you?

So, you're another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child, huh? What is it? Who are you? Yes, I'm the head teacher. Is there a problem?

So, you're another one of the fools who would doubt my abilities just because I'm a child, huh? Of course not! That's me, shrimp! That's fine! I'm far too mature to care about your opinions anyway.

You said you wanted this landmark stone, yes? We'll have a new headmaster soon, so I don't mind.

But I can't give it to an outsider. Come back when you've earned credits in Classics, Magic, and Chemistry. You again? What is it this time? You want this landmark stone, yes? I heard you the last time.

I can't give it to an outsider. Come back when you've earned credits in Classics, Magic, and Chemistry. This is cause for celebration. So, that's the new headmaster? He looks terribly young... I see, yes... The head teacher is a fascinating person for someone so young. I suppose I should expect no less. I see, yes... The head teacher is a fascinating person for someone so young. I suppose I should expect no less.

The last headmaster chose to entrust his landmark stone to the head teacher. Truly impressive, really.

Someone like that just might become headmaster one day. I can't help but get that feeling. If this is a party, let's make some noise! Congratulations to the headmaster!! I see! So that's it! To think I'm still learning, at my age! I'm liking the new headmaster already. Headmaster, and at his young age! He'll go down in history, I know it. I'm a fan of the head teacher. She's great...a genius! I guess age really doesn't matter. I never thought he'd win over the Righties... Congratulations to the new headmaster!! Sorry, but this is the most interesting part. Please don't interrupt. This is cause for celebration.

So that's the new headmaster? At first I thought it was the old guy standing behind him. I'm not sure I understood that last part... Sorry, but can this wait? This is the Komo Mai census record. It details the name, age, and interests of all the city's residents. This isn't supposed to ever leave the library... How did it get here? "How to Crush One's Rivals" "Bribery and Its Uses" "How to Influence People" The titles of these books are all a little...yeah. This portrait of the Lefty candidate has been touched up to make him look more attractive. Magnus Pack Coupon This is a picture of the Righty candidate. Someone has scrawled "MEAT" across his forehead. Hooray for the Lefty headmaster! Congratulations on your victory! Magic School Student Yes, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you.

Thanks to all of you. Thanks to all of us.

Thank you, Brother. Thank you, Sister.

Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom.

Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, Grandpa. Thank you, all my cousins.

Hooray! I love you all! This is awesome!!

Everyone, let's get more and more and more happy! Thanks for being dumb enough to elect me! The Lefties have done it! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %ßŠÕ ªeñ2 ã;ª ZœØ WØ’fd º¿S¯ Ãcɘ; ˆ5$ /Æúi ‰hÎiC ˆ* ·K°ˆd $©zÍ( $¯‹v? ˆ¸pù MCÜ£y \ ½Ê ›ö¸æ¡ _âUX ë í·, fûÕw Oö‰£Ï Däø Òu«t¨ = JùO ±0(?˜ ¿Äàw Cm an žÄŸ4n Úš¾Vd /=ð$Æ Ï…_| ýŸ^”} ô´øû i¨¿ž n™1  ±B{à_ Righty Staff Hey, you there! You've got traditional Komo Mai cookies on you! Oh! But you've got more original Komo Mai cookies than traditional ones. All right, you can pass. Ah, sorry to have stopped you! That's right, you had more original cookies than traditional ones. The Righty chairman's election office is just ahead. Throw those away before going in. Righty chairman's election-support office. The Righty chairman's election-support office is just ahead. You carrying any traditional cookies? Yes Not a one! Whaaat?! I can't let anyone with traditional Komo Mai cookies past! I see! Then go right ahead. You should be sure to talk to our staff advisor! Lies, obvious lies! I can tell from the look on your face. You want in, you can throw them away! The far right classroom is currently being used as the Righty chairman's office.

Head on in, hear what the staff advisor has to say, and join us in supporting the party! The headmaster in office back when I was vice principal donated this clock when he retired.

What was it called, the Flight of Time? The hands are arrows to symbolize that time passes quickly. Time really does fly like an arrow at my age... I can't believe that child is a professor of Magic now. Hehe, to think they call that Beatrix a queen now. She used to fail all her tests. She's come a long way. Teacher's Pet The clock...the bell...the queen...

Oh, I'm sorry. I was thinking about the Magic test. Magic is the last credit I need... It's no use. I just know I'm going to fail Magic. That queen will never give me credit. That's not true! I'm sure you'll pass if you keep at it! You think so? I don't know... Whenever she says, "Open your eyes!" I just freeze. Ugh, I give up. If I fail again this year, how many times will that make?

I just heard some genius got credit in a matter of hours. Pretty crazy, huh? The clock is spinning at a breakneck pace. Milly They used to say that any couple who watched the clock for 7 days' time would be together forever. Sagi Th-This is making me dizzy... Hey, you were in the Magic class just now, right? She's holding a makeup test since no one passed.

If you're bent on getting credit, keep your spirits up! I'll see you later. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä cv{GF ¥!8 H\OŽ  uÔ dDM ÌÖF[ ÜQwŠn ±@"‹ fX,9 lôÍÎ ÃÈFšT ÈT©Ìß Úø÷ó #ÃÀ¦ f^¼i ”Þ®- ë0ËT« Sº÷úF ¤¿4 ÃÇ–° ý¢·¤Ð fYHg @ÞœÚ_ Ãj½Ä ”³9 §RDK âBe Ãàô‹z 1…š¼ Ž)!П fEÝ µs^šM °«´v ùèPUØ ÖßÕY "Ú!à Á9 jÂÑí Ã7üFë ÀN m¨ qÛø€ Λ÷ Ãf š[ J†  Až +ßvi! Ãã[ì ‡ó~ù³ ³@ú ›83~R dÞè¡ ãê%J¦ þRˆ §€°í j·  #¿wñT Ö)dæ üµÎÓÖ ! ! á×f¤Í =mw$¶ =¨!° ±%qç {‘‹æÄ Ν‹ Îzð· /Í +°â% ‡7e+ B—Ñ Öb“" ›Ð[ ˆh__ ˆ^¥f7 q-z# áøãúk @b6Ùà @¶gÛ. 0×Øé ”f}Ô æ®$õQ æô¨@° „+  :)çÌ {ž…:ô {9ZF n8ç ´R³· ÿóò…7 ÿ¼Q¶è Ó6a. !¹zfp w ­ TðUl ›Á²>ý æbK ( õ¯)E úq%÷Ž  ’ì- BMagic Professor A student, coming up to talk to me? How unusual.

No one ever comes to my classroom except on test days. They've pegged me as some sadistic queen of pain.

Not that that bothers me. We professors don't get paid to make nice with the kids. Beatrix Your eyes are already open. I'm afraid there's nothing left that I can teach you.

I don't think I've seen you around before. What year are you? You've got a talent for magic. Passing Student Phew. It took me 2 years, but I finally got a credit in Magic. What an ordeal.

The professor is really strict, and won't give anyone credit who doesn't succeed to the very end.

She says it's to help us become successful adults, but she's just as strict to the adult students... A love letter, still sealed within its envelope, has been torn up and thrown into this trash can. Milly ...I guess they couldn't work up the nerve to deliver it... Farewell, first love... Sagi Milly, you OK? Someone threw an original Komo Mai cookie into this trash can. Math guides have been collected here. "Math Drills to Cram into Your Brain!" has the most eye-catching title. "Drills Without Frills" is the toughest of the bunch. It's full of trick questions! This shelf is lined with mystery novels, but someone has written whodunit at the start of each book. Did someone forget this here? A dusting of mold covers this half-eaten bread. It's the lost and found box. A keychain, a shoe, some pencils, panties, a notebook... Huh, what, wait a minute... One of these things doesn't belong. Lost and found is lost and found. I hope the owners find what they've lost soon. ...Yeah, but... The class schedule is posted here. The fine print reads "Subject to change on the headmaster's whim." This is the school newspaper. The fate of the election! Original or traditional, which will you choose?!

...What? This is a list of the school rules. They've posted rules, but no one is very strict about them here. Open your eyes, my little lost lambs. It's time to begin our class. Will your answer to me in your heart. Get one wrong, and you're out.

That's because magic isn't something you learn because you have to, but because you want to.

You're worse than a koa monkey if you give up your curiosity! Only those who survive will get credit!

Let's begin! Question 1 What was the wicked god who rebelled a thousand years ago named? Huh? Huh?? Question 2 What is the source of power that keeps the islands aloft? Wha-what?? Question 3 What is the name of the bell donated by the school's first headmaster? Wha-wh-wh-what?? Question 4 Who were the clan that sealed away the wicked god? You in the last row, good job. You got them all correct. You get credit for the course.

You, the one who came in late! Tardiness is inexcusable. If you want credit, be on time next time. Open your eyes, my little lost lambs.

You, the one who came in late, you can remain standing. Don't be late again. None of you passed last time, so this is a makeup session. Open your eyes, already.

Will your answer to me in your heart. Get one wrong, and you're out. I want at least one pass this time!

Let's begin! It's time to begin our class. Will your answer to me in your heart. Get one wrong, and you're out.

You're worse than a koa monkey if you give up your curiosity! Only those who survive will get credit!

Let's begin! Question 1 What was the name of the wicked god who rebelled a thousand years ago? Shalmercipo Malpensharo Malpercio Question 2 What is the source of the power that keeps the islands aloft? The Finish Magnus The End Magnus The Final Magnus The Bell Which Carves Time The Bell Which Tolls Time The Bell Which Tells Tales Children of the Earth Children of Time Children of the Waves Question 5 What is the arrow-themed clock from the school's third headmaster called? The Arc of Time The Feathers of Time The Flight of Time Question 6 The force behind the wicked god a thousand years ago was...? The Brethren of Time The Dark Brethren The Evil Brethren Question 7 The professor of Magic. Me. What's my name? Beatrix Belzebuth Berlusconi Question 8 Into how many pieces was the wicked god's body split? 3 4 5 Congratulations. You made it through the test. You've earned credit for the class! Obtained credit in Magic! And take this as a commemoration of your achievement. You've done well. Pegasus Anklet Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ùž “) % T )jáS /D'’‘ ¸¹he ½ùÔ*e )Cˆð: ÿäÕ9 ¸ûùP  ú†¬ 4hæïÒ Kr­ú 4xîé1 µ ¸#^ ºiv Uw]Þ )}2c RÜL—‚ 4»Ÿeµ û²«M 4’Úèz ³R/X  ¢Øf¬ &Ìò:  /ð©= l§¦7"  [/a½ ¢1üb àÕë¥ àl×Ò• ¸Æ$9 X±¶É  NýQ &ùmÅ ¸´ÖT@ à ”§Ð  +¯r ê¯ùÅ” m‹ÑÖ ± d¾[H m2ôå? 9 wì[ ™ ¢M mè”:± o+ØO m}§ß² °Éy mZظ ÷,ýÅ mð=M SŸ Ã/ mNb ‘ãÊ m_5âÌ n‚›Åt mSÈL~ Õyål„ mVÊå £Ê¨+… m)T®œ u¯î[ m72Ð ™ËÒ¼ mã¾Y› WºÙ‘ mýª¨ ÇbÊH m¡A d ŠÉ+­; mÖN¥¨ Cþ&^Á ¬äåÇ¿ ¿sòŽÜ ¬Ä- LvÚ ¬gºËl ·y1à ¬‘mÙ ŠQi?˜ ¬ZLU Ý,oï ¬\ŠiÖ .:AQ ¬¨h* ‘°NÊ ¬WÇKÖ ý’ï±ñ ¬Fø†ë ~ùÑì ¬(/t á`þ¸ ¬Jµx® ±³®bá ¬ãU¯ <±çD ¬<¬j9 *Ì4å ‚ÛgN —G§Hq ‚ýpLi ÑW} ‚LÙK ­åãî^ ‚VyÂ’ wÑV« wj³~ ‚‘@¹k Ša‚°R ‚Æ^Ÿx —ÿlA= ‚‘:ä ÑBorÇ ‚ ú^ i~E²y ‚_Næ Ao=É ‚{ÝŽ ­k,€ ‚䕱¡ Á¢|ÃV ‚¦É]< ہºò (ºd½ 8YõÁì (Ü¿± ŽsÐóÓ ('So òÎÚ<’ ‚ ˆZÙ !RÔ çµ "}£ ‚b'û "8¶ç #_꜡\ ‚FRùj #|ä« \ ‚/l58 #ÏÓFÔÊ ‚¨wà $[oQ ‚–¥%… $]±™c %÷ªb %@fB ‚2£Ú/ %*rEM ‚!«9 %ðÓ_i %t¡kL ‚ìiµ A§M6Š ‚Oå “ &ÇEÑ0 ‚új:ƒ 'Ĺ”à ‚ï½X‚ 'M_Y¨ž '¥xân '¥\øñ ‚øëÈ 'ÂÊŠ ” (vïÙ¹ ‚£œ2• (s‘öbC ‚pû _ ‚Ó¸¡, (¢­œ ¦ )œŠ wI›]  ‚‡&Á )¸†÷i ‚}t% )\ž!ñ ‚I‡ˆó *#þÕ: ‚ARó &ÇE3Éw ‚ T«ê *Œª«¹ ‚Œ{N *Ïy¸r ‚ÒÜ – &Ç_JL¯ ‚ÁVDÐ 'TM»º ‚ –Õ˜ +R!¨û² +»W,±Ï +ÈT­ É +»ÚWZ‘ ,$~p7 +»_mU ,z5,Û +»9»ÔŸ ,âÈ'5ó +»×Ö™- +È1j†ü +»²2c -CýÌw& +»Ú†€ -“g€Dù +»sgÐ1 -ñIí@ +»l,I +Ècðú• +»”c"  .O±!´‘ +» ¤ ê .¤qS!Ä +»H><Ü /U†8 +»Bm8‘ +ÈÕ†z˜ +»—z‹  /XýdŠÆ +»6³ ¸1'˜• 4+N×Û³ 4P > | 4P3/$0 4~ÔÉÄ 4ŽUÀÉ´ ¸3À<™ 6JqÁTe 6‡Obtained the valuable item %s! Milly So? What do you think of the school? Feel like you've learned a lot?

Though we didn't learn much about that mysterious world... Sagi Yeah, but it was fun to see what kind of place the school was! Really? Well sure! All right, let's get going. Anthropology Professor Other people can do as they will. We ought all to follow our own paths without being swayed by others. Ho ho! Splendid, splendid. Coming to me with questions even during break time—what commitment! I'd like to learn It's not like that We thought we could come to you for an extra lecture... Yes, of course. It's our job as teachers to satiate you students' curiosities.

Very well, how about a talk on the Children of the Earth?

The Children of the Earth are a people who live under the Taintclouds below our floating islands.

They are the descendants of those who buried Malpercio a millennium ago.

Their forefathers could not abide by the destruction of the land at Malpercio's hands.

They sealed away the wicked god using 3 sacred treasures and drove the Dark Brethren back to their dimension.

With that, the age of the gods ended, and this era—our era—began.

We are all able to enjoy life as we do today because of the bravery of those forefathers.

As to what the world was like during the age of the gods, I'll let another professor explain. Is that so? No, that's quite all right with me. Come back anytime you have a need. Spiritology Professor I give up... I can't possibly concentrate with all the commotion in here. What is it? You want to study with me, is that it? Ah, perfect timing. You want to study with me, is that it? I'd like to learn Wrong Yes, that's correct. All right. I'll tell you a bit about guardian spirits, then.

Guardian spirits are hearts from another dimension that very rarely make contact with people in our world.

When they do, the result is a spiriter. Alfard's Quaestor Verus is an example of this phenomenon.

It's said that spiriters are protected by an extradimensional power and alter the fate of our world.

As a result, many believe the quaestor will stop the monsters currently causing panic around the world.

Recently, rumors of a second spiriter, a young boy, have begun to surface...

If true, this would be something of a first. It's rare enough for a single spiriter to arise in any given era. ...... I see. So you don't want a private lesson from me. Very well.

If you decide you'd like to study with me, come by anytime. Chemistry Professor Yes, yes! It's rotting perfectly! This is what I was looking for!

This just might work. Thank you. As promised, you'll receive credit! Obtained credit in Chemistry! Ah, perfect timing. I just finished this. Go ahead and take it, too. Toxic Dumpling Well, did you bring some? So long as it's rotten food, it doesn't matter what it was before. Vexing... This is most vexing! It must be too fresh... I need to use rotten food! Oh, be quiet! Class is self-guided study! Always! What?! You want a Chemistry credit?

Just because you want one, doesn't mean I can just...I mean, I have my position to think of... Wonderful idea! Very well. If you bring me some rotten food, I'll give you credit. Vexing... This is most vexing! Why can't I synthesize this properly? Are the ingredients too fresh? Oh, be quiet! Class is self-guided study today! Tomorrow, too! There's no better way to learn!

If you don't know where to start, go read a beginner's guide to Chemistry from that bookshelf! Vexing... This is most vexing! Why can't I synthesize this properly? Are the ingredients too fresh?

I told you, if you don't know where to start, go read a beginner's guide from that bookshelf! I'm sure it'll pack enough power. The question is whether a human can survive consuming it.

This... This is pretty much poison. Is that OK? I'm not really sure. I've done it! It was something of a fluke, though... I added several rotten ingredients, so I'm a bit worried about toxicity levels. I'll give you the prototype. I made quite a large batch. If you decide you want more, help yourself from the flask.

Just don't feed it to anyone. They'd get a boost of power, but I can't guarantee the consequences. Sorry, but I'm not interested in the election. I'm busy with this experiment.

...Don't worry, he'll survive. Here at the School of Magic, just passing out is getting off easy. Vexing... This is most vexing! Did I add too much rotten matter? It's hard to find the right balance. Research Assistant Yes! I'd wanted to try a Komo Mai cookie of this color!

Crunch, crunch! Chew, chew! Gobble, gobble!

Ahhh, I feel better. It's not the fairest trade, but you see that glubberfish filet there?

Feel free to help yourself to a bit of it. No one will notice. Just don't tell the professor, OK? Crunch, crunch! Chew, chew! ...No, this isn't it at all!

It tastes like dye, and the color is awful! I wanted the other kind. What, you don't have any? What a downer—I'm tired of eating glubberfish. This should be more than enough glubberfish filets for the experiment. Ugh, I ate too many glubberfish filets while canning them. Got any Komo Mai cookies? Ugh, I ate too many glubberfish filets while canning them. Now I want a Komo Mai cookie... We'll go through all of these over the course of the experiment. It's scary how humans can burn through resources so quickly. Things are going nuts in here! It's exhausting to have to keep up the illusion of not caring... This is enough to make me forget all my hard work getting those glubberfish filets ready.

It's nerve wracking, though, and I can't concentrate. I'm exhausted. Got any Komo Mai cookies? This is nerve wracking, and I can't concentrate. I'm exhausted. Got any Komo Mai cookies? Sorry—I'm synthesizing matter, so I can't really talk. Hmm, is this OK?

You can't eat rotten food, but apparently you can't beat it for matter synthesis...

One man's trash is another man's treasure, I suppose. This professor seems awfully fond of trash, though. None of that scene behind me is my problem. Academics like me are above petty drama. Righty Staff Advisor Everyone, take a seat. I have an announcement to make. I've removed the Righty chairman from the running. His body sadly wasn't up to the rigors of the race.

It goes without saying that no one must know he passed out from eating too many traditional cookies. You've done well. They've started tallying the votes. You can stop collecting ballots now. You're our MVP this year, hands down. Here's a special bonus we got with leftover campaign funds. Chalice of Freedom Whether we keep working the crowds or just take a nap, nothing we do now will affect the election's outcome.

There's time before the results are announced. Anyone with the energy, get out of town and get some air. You've done well. They've started tallying the votes. You can stop collecting ballots now.

Whether we keep working the crowds or just take a nap, nothing we do now will affect the election's outcome. There's time before the results are announced. Anyone with the energy, get out of town and get some air. Look up, troops! The ball above you contains a fistful of cash. It's set to open at the eve of our victory.

Our efforts here are for the Righty chairman, and by extension, for money!

When you're tired, look up! That ball is smiling down upon you all! Now go get those ballots! I invite you all to speak openly and offer your thoughts without reserve. Righty Chairman You look like you're wondering about me eating traditional Komo Mai cookies. It's fine, no one's watching.

Knockoffs really just don't cut it. We thought blue would make them stand out, but it's so unappetizing.

All I need to do is leave it to my staff, and I'm guaranteed a third term as headmaster! I'm giddy already. Just who do you think you are? Few have the brass to talk to me from the side or behind my back. C-cough, hack!

So long as I win... Even if it costs my life, I'll have...no...regrets. I thought so! Eager to join the Righties, huh? We do have the better benefits plan, after all. Haha!

Here, take this pin. Once it's on, it stays on forever as an indelible symbol of friendship. Original Cookie Pin Now that you're one of us, you've got to get cracking! That's what friends do, right?

You know about election ballots, right? You may already have some, but we need as many as possible.

He who scoffs at a single vote loses by a single vote! So go get those ballots! Joined the Righty staff! Did you come to pick a fight? We don't have time to play around. Get out, shoo! You're not? Well, stay out of our way all the same. We'll, it's time we decided the Righty successor... Any nominees other than myself? We may have lost the election, but we're the real winners here... Just don't ask me why.

Anyway, I squeezed a special bonus out of the campaign funds. Take it with you! Fate Idol Elbow Grease Tea Well, all that's left is to wait. No matter what we do now, the cards are all on the table.

If the chairman still hasn't recovered, I suppose I'll have to act as his replacement...heh heh. We lost this time, but we can't let it discourage us. We need to start preparing for 3 years from now.

I'd hoped to give you this upon our victory, but oh well. I've never seen someone work as hard as you. Hmm, yes. You're right. We need to distribute even more. Calm down! We'll get nowhere in a panic! I'm your advisor, now listen! Hmm... Ah, it's you. Well, how is it going? Collect any ballots to hand over? Yes No What? You don't have any on you! Quit playing around and get those ballots! Sure enough, %d more ballots! That makes for %d total so far. Keep it up! Sure enough, %d ballots! Keep it up! You're really working hard, huh? Here's something for your trouble! Nobody beats our benefits! Versed Shield I see. Well, we need you to bring in every ballot you can find. We lost this time, but we can't let it discourage us. We need to start preparing for three years from now.

Well, it's time we decided the Righty successor... Any nominees other than myself? What's a Lefty like you doing here? If you're waiting for the results, try taking a walk out of town. Hey, that pin...you're a Lefty! I've got nothing to say to you! Oh, of all the scenes to walk in on...

The Righty chairman simply slipped and fell. There's nothing to see here, move on. Hmm? Haven't seen you around. You here to join the staff? If so, go eat some original cookies! Righty Staff Maybe this was for the best. Now we need to decide who to put up for election next time. I'm too nervous about the results to leave. Plus the chairman is still out cold... To tell the truth, it's tough handing out these blue cookies when even we wouldn't want to eat them. What are we going to do now?! If we win, then fine. If not, these last 3 years of work are... If the chairman stays like this too much longer... What are we going to do?! When it comes down to it, all we've got to do is win. It's fine, we're still in the clear. He passed out from eating too many Komo Mai cookies...? We can't let word of this get out. The chairman is out cold. It's over...all over. This is karma getting back at us! We should have aimed at old folks with bad teeth. We could have kept the color and just made them softer. What are we going to do? What CAN we do?! The chairman is out cold! With the chairman out of commission like this, there's no need to even look at the election results. Maybe we should have broken down the demographics better. Candy for the kids and so on... All we need to do is win. We can say he's on temporary hiatus for health reasons then. The question is what to do if we win, but the chairman doesn't recover? Either way, the plan was to hand things out. I think we're fine as it stands. He's getting on in years, too—this could be bigger than just the election... What should we do?! It's fine, it'll all work out somehow. We'll set up a puppet headmaster for the time being, or... More than a problem with the color, being a knockoff was a bad idea. That may have hurt our image. Oh no! He passed out from overeating Komo Mai cookies! Gobble! Hack! SLAM!

He's getting on in years, too—this could be bigger than just the election... What should we do?! Large stores of glubberfish filets have been canned in coolant liquid here. We've already taken one. We shouldn't hog them, . This large flask is filled with a shocking pink liquid. A tome titled "A Beginner's Guide to Chemistry" sits between books with skull and crossbone insignias. Want to read the guidebook, ? Let's read it Let's not Chemistry Guide Chemical matter synthesis is performed using the five elements fire, ice, lightning, holy, and darkness.

The four observed elemental reactions are gravity, electromagnetism, and strong and weak nuclear forces.

Strong and weak nuclear forces are critical in determining the element of the synthesized matter, and...

...so, for example, a normal fish and hair from the wicked god could combine to form a terrible monster. This is... Could this have happened at Lake Botein, ? Sand aloe is slowly stewing here. Its pungent medicinal smell practically assaults the nose. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Q„nd osÓJ C5ò\ @ [ d+— õ@d ÎÖÿ€y z\€ ‹Anuenue Guardsman The throne chamber is up ahead. Please show Queen Corellia the utmost respect. Ahead are Queen Corellia's chambers. I'll allow you to pass as guests, but watch your behavior inside. Anuenue is a neutral nation. We're safe from external conflict under Queen Corellia's guidance.

That said, we're staying vigilant. Such is our duty and our privilege as guardsmen. Anuenue is a neutral nation. We're safe from external conflict...or at least, we were.

We're all the more vigilant now, and more committed to Queen Corellia. Such is our duty as guardsmen. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä q'Z< MÆP’  Iµ3 [uÅùy mÊ:›! ÈbÛ¢ „&¶< Õ%vöŽ ?Chatty Housewife Yes, I know! And had you heard? That one guy and that other guy are... Gossipy Housewife No way, are they really?! I just can't believe it! I never thought he, of all people... I can't take it anymore! Those old hens just gossip and never do an ounce of work.

I'm not going to be the only one working here. If they're going to slack off, so am I, darn it! This snake plant is growing well. It's important not to water them too often. This bed's exotic aura calls to mind scenes from the tropics. Its design is popular with resort-goers. A pleasant breeze filters in from the terrace. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä >²Fž G'è^ XDI3 ,Ó6 ’ 5]% |Jú ½¹vp Du j¾¯@N ´ÔÒ Ù…Ž„¦ E`Ò• °^ˆ® ’6Ð dS¦g’ ®µU¾ ž–«B¹ ‹a €¦Ÿ ÿ4— kŸˆëç íµF' ¬rN½ ” £àâ÷ š/}: ç=¦ô ÿáN 6m 2 ûD’ ‘=Ÿ‹ lNÏ‚ ¯KÚ7º ~þ r  )0¤» Œõ: äß92 1Á*ßW 6Zo“¼ ‚ۊׁ ’˜ù:€ ÷–Zzw ‘)«Ÿ bçŒ`³ pݶRâ ¶Y ó È¡Ê®û óÒÓ¡ Ç!‚ âç¶ ó_›®8 ùÍÝË óéZ‰ Y«Ëì3 óý·¾ …ÉMA ók»[Ð …Ÿ ó{À)ö Þ†>Š& ;wñÕÅ †ñßù} çAdministration Minister Madame minister, could you think this through again? The funds you've allotted here are insufficient. Finance Minister I've told you countless times, that's an administrative problem. You gave too much funding to the election! Administration is a matter of the heart. Stop putting an extra digit here and there above the people. The people?!

You need to stop deducting personal entertainment expenses as miscellaneous fees! Wh-What are... Y-you must be joking. Hahahaha...ha. So, are we settled here? I'll stop asking about those miscellaneous fees. Oh ho. And in return, I accede to the budget decrease? Yes! The reason it's being decreased in the first place is because of your profligate spending. Madame minister, that's a bit harsh. I know all about your habits. Perhaps I should share what I know? Wh-what are you talking about? I don't have anything to hide. Lies are unbecoming of a lady. I hear you used public funds to travel to Alfard to listen to Quaestor Verus's speech?

Surely that's not an appropriate use of public funds! The nation's money isn't your travel budget. Y-you have no proof at all. If this is a joke, I'm not laughing! Madame minister, how about we stop pecking at one another and move on, hmm? You're right. It's childish to take these preposterous jokes seriously. Absolutely. So...how shall we settle this? I suppose there's no helping it. Finance, from the beginning, has its grey areas... Wahahahahaha!! Ohhohohohoho!! Sagi I've heard enough poor excuses for jokes, thanks. Let's go, . Deputy Minister We're resolving next year's budget. You're welcome to listen in, but please don't get in the way. Administrative Assistant Quiet! Don't interfere with the debate—if you want to watch, watch in silence. Finance Chair Be quiet! This is an important meeting, so please don't interfere. Finance Inspector ...... ...... ...You understand, right? Nervous Guardsman Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!!

Whew, I'm saved. I think I may actually make it. It took longer than expected to end.

I've had no time at all to go vote. I don't want my ballot to go to waste, though. Will you take it? Election Ballot Gulp! Gulp! Hack!!

Hack, cough! What IS this stuff?! Next time, try water I can drink! The finance minister and administration minister are going at it over next year's budget.

I'm here in case it comes to blows. Everyone always avoids this job. It's so depressing.

I'm all right now, but I might ask you to bring me some water if things get bad. I'll be counting on you. Ugh, my throat is bone dry. I'm so nervous, it hurts. I need some water to settle me. It's going to be all right. It sounds like they're wrapping up. I'll be out of here soon. Tiny buds dot this plant. Apparently, it only blooms very infrequently. This cylindrical pillow cradles your head no matter how much you toss and turn in your sleep. The mist surrounding the green undergrowth makes this vista all the more otherworldly. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä èQ ¶ i|, W¥ñÔR ™ÆòÁ³ ³¨ª]Ö ë±UÁ? 2 ÍÔõ 8}*ê; t–ÙŠ {óM«Õ 2)¸i ´Š¿§1 ÍVË Òó#d.   9k NvW¢G ¯Äó%p õÈ¿f 6Çá % {bK ( Ú¯)E ßq%÷Ž ’ì- 'This plant is covered with deep red blossoms, thanks to diligent watering and care. Rare specialties from various nations have been gathered here. Magnus Pack Coupon This empty incense burner is beautifully ornamented. A finely ground powder of some sort has been mixed into this cream. Milly Could this be the source of Queen Corellia's beauty...?! Guillo Feh, give it up, wench. Pretty things don't suit you. Shut up, can opener!! Sagi Can't you two behave? Try to remember where we are... Some seeds have been stored away in this carefully closed vial. This cylindrical pillow cradles your head no matter how much you toss and turn in your sleep. Lush green leaves cover the ancient tree towering beyond the mist. The aroma of these flowers spills forth every time they sway. A gentle breeze causes these flowers to sway lazily in the light. This top-grade silk mattress paired with a gorgeous canopy ensures a perfect night's sleep. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 0ÑðÇ ¨Cêo Nº  ¶à-± `o®Á‰ (ÈagÏ :·eê (@/2Ç ~^fâ °õè6q » °{ÿ È“¸ Í#ÓÂ5 F;™x Q–iÃU `UüØ eJØTñ p¹ þ† pÊãÐ F•K ­ï"| F{M¼‰ ¸æ÷ `¾Þød Ær´| `Zj%5 ÷6ý‚ FW‹Mù ­‘/? FYDµÇ vo `4äÅR 3Ú‚é$ F ý& 6©R `©ÖS' 3ˆP FÝ» Xý‰~ `S³8 ™Îc¥’ Fµ0þŽ Xä"# `_¿ï ™…ñXo F¿( ¸ ¤°l `挮¨ ÆCorellia Can I help you? I've given you all my answer. I have no intention of reconsidering. Sigh... My body has grown weak.

The extract from the Celestial Tree's blossoms should tide me over, but...this throbbing...

Oh...my body... Perhaps even I cannot...remain here forever. Anuenue Guardsman Queen Corellia is meditating. I'll have to ask you to come back. Please show Queen Corellia the utmost respect. Greythorne Squeeeak. Sagi Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

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We're the ones who should be thanking you. Sagi... Oh, that's right! There's something I wanted to give you. It's just a small token of my gratitude. Here. Twelve-Layered Kimono Sagi... I, er... I think I might be in l— Thank you. I'll treasure it. ...... The rainbow is pretty, huh? All those colors, shining in the sun.

I could look at it forever. I bet you were surprised to see an olifant in a place like this, huh?

I was pretty shocked when I first saw it, too. It floated down over the waterfall!

I was relieved to see that it didn't look hurt, but it still doesn't seem very happy.

Maybe it's homesick or something. It won't eat, no matter what I try to feed it...

I think it would probably cheer up if I could give it something that reminded it of home... It seems to have bucked up a bit. Thank you very much. Olifant Hey, is this the olifant from the Holoholo Jungle?

It really does look down. Now I feel bad for chasing it off...

A reminder of its home, huh... Hmm? What's the matter?

You want me to have this? Classic Cudgel Sedna Pow House Thank you. I'll take good care of it. Is this the olifant we saw in the Holoholo Jungle?

It looks kind of depressed. ......!! It still looks a bit blue, but with this guy close by, I'm sure it'll cheer up soon. People say there are a lot of beauties here in Anuenue.

The reason why Queen Corellia looks so young and beautiful is because of the Celestial Tree's power.

Oops. I wasn't supposed to mention that. People say there are a lot of beauties here in Anuenue.

I'll bet the reason Queen Corellia looks so young and beautiful is from this waterfall's negative-ion effect!!

I've got to get my share of them, too! Oh ho ho! People say there are a lot of beauties here in Anuenue.

The prettiest of them all gets chosen to be Miss Komo Mai at Komo Mai's Thirty Year Festival.

The winner of that competition is always so beautiful, it's almost otherworldly.

Oh, but there are rumors going around that the girls chosen as Miss Komo Mai wind up disappearing without a trace.

I wonder if it's because they're so beautiful it's criminal? It's tough, what with Alfard invading, but we children of the Celestial Tree reject war in all forms.

But the Celestial Tree is different. If you harm the Celestial Tree, we're not going to sit by and watch.

That's just how much it means to us. It's kind of touching, isn't it? I wonder if Lolo's found romance?

I overheard her talk in her sleep when she dozed off at work before. She was saying the name of a boy!

I remember it was something moist. Boggy? Froggy? Something like that? I can't put my finger on it... Laughing Man Ahahahahahaa!! Whoa, check him out! He's hilarious!!

Why'd he do a crazy thing like that? I just can't stop laughing! Ahahahaa!! Gasp, ahaha, wheeze! Some...Somebody... Please, make me stop laughing!

My sides are splitting! I'm dying here... Gasp, aha... Wheeze... Man Who Stopped Laughing Phew... That was sobering.

Anyway, I owe you one. Here, take this. Citrine Arc Aww, man. The magic is totally gone.

I'm never laughing at that agai— Aha! Ahaha!

Ungh!!

Ugh! Aha! Ahaha! Ungh!!

If I get stuck laughing again, I'm really never going to stop... He twitches from time to time. Welcome to Opu, the Waterfall Village!

True to its name, our big attraction is the beautiful waterfall you see. For now, that's about our only sight.

We've asked Lolo to make a waterwheel to go with the falls and the rainbow that we could have be the town symbol.

That said, we've been waiting forever, and still no waterwheel...

She's pretty famous in the city, but I can't see why, if she can't even put together a waterwheel... Lolo came skipping through here, running off to who knows where.

She seemed positively elated. I wonder if the waterwheel is finally ready to go. Welcome to Opu, the Waterfall Village!

Today's your lucky day, traveler. You'll get to see the waterwheel make its inaugural spin today!

It should start up any minute now. Hmm...that's odd. I wonder what's wrong? It looks like Lolo is working harder than ever now that she's completed the waterwheel.

I wonder what's inspired her? Tee hee. Please don't ask Lolo to help you with anything too involved.

She's long overdue her deadline for building the waterwheel. The village can't wait any longer. I thought I told you not to ask Lolo for help with anything too involved! Ugh...

Although it looks like she got the branches from the Celestial Tree.

If this means she can complete work on the waterwheel, I guess a few more delays won't hurt. So, what do you think of our village's waterwheel? Isn't it an amazing piece of work?!

I had my doubts at first, but one look at that waterwheel, and I was just blown away!!

I just can't wait any longer. You've got to go tell Lolo to hurry up and start it spinning! Despite the angst over promachination, everyone is happy to see the waterwheel finally turning.

I like to think the Celestial Tree will forgive us for having this one little moment of rejoicing. A rainbow arcs across the water here, almost within one's reach. Views this stunning are a rarity. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `+«§® !¦ ±Y ; L…­µ ³xç˜ ä´¤S $º‹ L ÂR• .ykM -°ÊŒã %W•Í ž«#W Ä@ ú rÏ 5d•† –îÃäÏ oNÊ ú©rW ~ßbÒ  ú šI Ê N `ŽC›y pTT– ˆ5=­@ ¤šØs b7’ç çõµD ›P³øâ ׿L+ áÞµÓC >|à– Xp»¼` +ó5 ç^>& ºeûþ ƒÊæ„ ÿÐ’ Fˆš‰¿ (bA\ y³ÆP ~}¥†~ 4ñ÷ ‚ö¼Á y΁šÛ )™³jº y)<øš kþ V 䌥¼Æ ,֙Ʃ •P® ú×h/Ó “ÈÅ ©O¬dã fì/. `\ÈÓ± –-ÚoØ õª¢Ãw B.FÒ ˆ^µ n ë#ÓÂ5 L;™x W–iÃU fUüØ kJØTñ v¹ þ† vÊãÐ L•K ³ï"| L{M¼‰ ¾æ÷ f¾Þød Ìr´| fZj%5 ý6ý‚ LW‹Mù ³‘/? LYDµÇ  vo f4äÅR 9Ú‚é$ L ý&  6©R f©ÖS' 9ˆP LÝ» ^ý‰~ fS³8 ŸÎc¥’ Lµ0þŽ ^ä"# f_¿ï Ÿ…ñXo L¿( ¾ ¤°l f挮¨ ÌLolo With a Celestial Fell-branch, I'm sure I could make parts as strong as machina.

But you can't just waltz in and take one of the branches. So how do you plan on getting one? With a Celestial Fell-branch, I could have the Sfida and the waterwheel done in a snap. ......?! Never in my wildest dreams did I think you'd actually get your hands on some fell-branches!!

I'll have the Sfida up and running good as new in no time! Gadgeteer's honor!!

All right, then! Take me to where the Sfida crashed. Sagi, thank you so much for bringing me the fell-branches.

I'll make the best waterwheel ever! And all of it is thanks to you, Sagi.

I've got to offer my thanks to the Celestial Tree for sending you to me! Sagi...

I feel bad saying this, especially after you brought me those fell-branches...

But I still can't get the waterwheel to work.

I'm short on parts again. Just one part, actually.

It's a special kind of stone called a gust boulder, and it can't be found anywhere in Anuenue.

If I just had one of those, the waterwheel would be done in no time—but the question is how? Sagi, this... Is this a gust boulder?!

Now I can get the waterwheel running! I'm going to get right to it. I can't seem to get anything done without bugging you for help... Sagi, I'm sorry. O great Celestial Tree... Thank you. I couldn't have done this without your help every step of the way. Thank you all so much!

Sagi, you made this waterwheel a reality.

I'll have to thank the Celestial Tree every day for sending you to me! ......!!

NUOOOOOO!!!! Don't come near meeee!!!! ......!!

Eep! Ooh... Err...... Ugh.........

EEEEEEK!!! ......!!

Not again...! Mm, mm, ooh... Calm down, gotta calm down...

It's...no use!! I can't TAKE IT!!!! ......!!

Eek! ...Is what I won't scream! 'C-C-Cause I'm not scared! Sc-Sca-Scaaaa...

Eee, eee, EEK!!! Get out, get oooooout!!!! ......!!

C-Come on... H-Here, little squeaky, squeaky... Aren't y-you c-c-cute...

No, you're not, NO! You're NOT!! I can't DEAL WITH THIS!!! ......!!

People say you're cute little animals, so if I try... I'll learn to like you. I love, I love my little greythorne—

N-No, nooo, it's no use! You're still just freeeeeeaky! ......!!

Ah! Little greythorne! You came back! I'm so happy.See, I'm...fine? Let me give you a great...big...hug...No I can't, I can't, I JUST CAN'T!! I guess there's no getting over it, I can't STAAAND them!!! Celestial Fell-branches have been set here. They give off a warm glow. Sagi We could probably take the magna essence of the Celestial Fell-branches—

but we need these to repair the ship, so we'd better not. Greythorne Squeak... It seems to be closing its heart off. Let's leave it in peace. Squeak! Squeak squeak!

(We were told not to stray too far, or we won't be able to change back again, remember?) This flower is a pristine white. Surprisingly, they say it's edible. This altar is to Opu's guardian deity. Komo Mai cookies have been set here as a traditional offering. This part looks the most durable. Perhaps it will be used as a central support to the waterwheel. This is the millstone to be used with the waterwheel to grind flour.

It's exceptionally heavy as is, but it can easily be moved in magnus form. TO BE SCHLEPPED IN This is the production schedule for the waterwheel. Date after date has been written over it in red ink. Thanks to the good sun exposure here, this plant is growing day by day. A host of different tools hang from the wall here. This is the waterwheel blueprint. It looks like every detail has been carefully calculated. This hammer is immense. Does Lolo really swing this thing all by herself? A hearty flame is keeping the pot's contents at a pleasant simmer. This is the frame for the waterwheel's paddles. One can see traces of repeated trial and error. The wooden doll here is identical to the one back in Komo Mai. Its nose is twitching faintly. Greythorne Squ-squeak! Sagi Squeak? Back to my body! Just a little longer! Squeak! ...Squeak. It seems to be staring right into my heart... Did we have anything we could use? Squeaaak. Squeeeaaak. It kind of looked disappointed... Squeak?! Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Squuueeeeaaaaak! I-it kind of sounds angry? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä J¸²à ™9ŒÉ *j4w× »Õ'ÈÅ 0- |Îdñë »ˆÂg N5Á8 EæÐ ¤øÃœS Q=¶_¾ ]@É! č#Y¾ ØafA: ðc ’{B‰Á ßÔØÂ2 ¹Q_®ò ãn¦| u“»Ñ ? — ‘  ñL' n "o«Û kÅÄû áùÓ *˜çá ›vÂÂø ØŽa SkËz ŒØŒ æx§ 'I don't see a way to split our assets. You're right. Let's rent this house out and both get half of the money that comes in.

And I'll take our child. Do we have an agreement? What?! I'm raising that kid!

You don't even have a job! What can you possibly do for him?! It's not like you're rolling in money either, you know!! And you're paying child support! I can find work on my own, and support myself from here on. Please, that's enough.

Mom, Dad, thank you both. And goodbye. What are you talking about?! I'm doing a great job raising him! Hello, wake up! That's an awfully odd line from a man who hasn't once put his family first! Mom and Dad are making a big, complicated deal out of which of them will take me from now on.

I don't much care one way or another, or I could live by myself, too. I let my daughter play freely in the mountains growing up, and she grew up happy, healthy, and full of energy.

That said, now all the neighbors glare at me for being a terrible parent.

Being full of life is her talent. I couldn't sit by and smother that, even if it meant taking flak for it.

I figured people would understand her gifts in this nation of academic rigor and artistic vision.

I'm not sure how close we'll be able to get to people walking around with leaves on their heads, though... Her vitality is her greatest gift.

It can be hard for average folks to understand her talent. Nice to meet you! I just moved here, myself. We newcomers have to stick together!

I've got the lay of the land down! These first few days after moving in are critical for neighborhood life!

It's my baby's big playground debut! I won't mess things up this time! We have to leave this place, too...

Maybe we should just give it up and move to Mira.

I hear everyone there is a weirdo. At least we'll be welcome there. We just moved here from Sadal Suud. Mom said the reason we had to move was because I'm a tomboy.

Why does being a tomboy mean we have to move, I wonder?

If we got to move because of the way I acted before, I guess I'd better do my best again this time, huh? Mom is all upset. She says I ruined my big debut.

I tried my very best, though. Just when I really got started, Mom came running in looking all pale.

All we were doing was playing a little game of Push-You-Down-the-Waterfall.

I was really trying my best, and I didn't fall down once... I wonder what went wrong? This is a pleasant little hamlet, full of quiet and fresh air.

The roof doesn't leak at all. I can't believe how cheap this place is.

We're truly lucky to have found such a wonderful place to call home. This is a pleasant little village, full of quiet and fresh air. I could just drift to sleep right now.

You start to feel like you're floating in no time, like the weight of your cares gets sucked right out of you.

We're truly lucky to have found such a wonderful place to call home. We just moved in. This is the perfect spot to live quietly with Gramps.

This is like a final paradise for the two of us as we get older. I have the same dream these days. Gramps and I are running down by the river, having a great time of it.

I can see my parents smiling and waving from the opposite bank. It's a wonderful dream. We were lucky to find this property. It's so spacious and clean, and we can even keep pets here.

It's really surprisingly inexpensive! It's so cheap, it's scary! Wait, why is it this cheap again? Olifant Fwaaaaaaw! This plant's vegetation is fluffy. Just touching it puts one at ease. The underwear Anuenue folk put on under their leaves have been set out to dry. These all look like men's garments. The blaze burning in the furnace crackles and pops pleasantly. Flowers from the jungle are being pickled with fish from the waterfall to make Opu's famous Holoholo pickles. Last night's dinner is still sitting in the pot. The flavors have all had time to blend together nicely. An aroma wafting from the water in this pot is reminiscent of the beach. An unknown plant has taken root in this ball of moss. A single clucker stands defiantly within this cage. These leaves are just crying out to be cut into interesting shapes and put on display somewhere. Rabbit Dash ÍÍÍÍÍ ä óʆ Mï£ ï±QH °×2Ÿ5 'ÞÓQJ .èW¿‹ ¤ùþD Wê£(— ó9ÿÇ ú!©dS ѲÈwS Ñ aM «1Æ RbAW  ¯Ø(F ì4@ ;”þA¡ †cc/Þ  7—\À ¿'¼= _bK ( £¯)E ¨q%÷Ž Î’ì- ðDad is out bringing Mom her lunch.

Dad makes a show of being nice to her, but the truth is, he's just lonely.

It's just a short walk to get to the Celestial Tree, but he always takes a long time coming back from seeing her. There's a test to become a guardian of the Celestial Tree.

Dad takes it every year because he says he wants to stay near Mom.

Too bad he's not too smart. He fails it every year. I'm happy, but Dad is even happier.

It's a wonderful thing to be able to spend time with the people you love. Mom has a really important job as a guardian of the Celestial Tree.

She's really busy, and doesn't get to come home very often, but you must know that she loves us very much.

You should try your best to become a respectable guardian like Mom, too. I will! I'm going to try real hard!!

Dad, you should try your best to pass the guardian test this year, too! So the Empire's promachination troops have taken over the Celestial Tree...

She seemed fine when I went to deliver her lunch, but I'm still worried about Mom's safety... Mom is home! Mom is home! I can't remember feeling this happy in a long time!

I feel like I could climb to the top of the Celestial Tree! Yippee!! Yulfee Queen Corellia gave me some time off.

I'm worried about the Celestial Tree, but there's nothing I can do for her now.

Except thank her, of course, for giving me this time to spend close to my family. My daughter is a guardian of the Celestial Tree, you know.

I get to brag to everyone in the city that my daughter is such an elite.

I'm proud that I managed to raise a daughter who went on to greatness. I'm happy that my daughter has come home to us safely.

I'm just worried about the Celestial Tree with no one there to guard it. I wonder if it's all right... It appears they store up any soot and ash, and dispose of it all together. The room is filled with the audible pops coming from the burning timber. The flowers coming into bloom here are so cute. Their charm is disarming... The shape of this plant's leaves is unusual, but the plant seems happy. Magnus Pack Coupon This bed is made of lumber from the plentiful trees of the jungle, whose suppleness makes them quite popular. Tiny mushrooms are growing at the base of this plant. Let's leave them be. Flowers of various colors bloom from a single bulb. What a deal. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¨Õ­ z4ó ¼±ÐÅ MûQÍ , /ø@ U–cß cù2¢9 sñ‘& ÙΕT }åTjd Çt¢d Çø2  fÒ}è þSagi You know, I think it's thanking us. Hm? Are you giving us this in return? Helm of Indra Aqua Camouflage Red Padma A hograt! It looks like it's stuck in the mire. We should help it out! Let's help Let's keep moving ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ïÛ{ ¢õ!Å 9j¬ Bìõ• McÏ=Ÿ YTiny flowers sprout up through earth as hard as rock. Icebloom White Club Mirage Turn This function is used in map talk.

This door does not appear to open. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ßöå* ®cq È®2 [–AW [Z/ mÞÄ/ ¿ ŠÜèO âLÈ Ç6Ö•[ Cì ^Ïe€ \˜³c a¬°ý sÇú ¹ÔÍÞ öâ TSagi Hm? There's something on the ground. It must have washed up from the swollen pond. White Night Beans Are you angry? I'm sorry. Let's look for some fruit so the pollywhale will help us. There's no way across... The pond must have swollen from yesterday's squall. Milly Say, Sagi, do you think we could get that pollywhale to help us? If we could get it to come just a little closer...

Hm? What's that over there? It really seems to like that fruit.

If the fruit's just floating in the pond, we shouldn't have trouble finding more nearby.

Let's go look! Let's head to Komo Mai for now. We can go back later. ÍÍÍ ä YFa *Ÿ ?½í °.g ,˜@œx UÄ<ïu _Më4 h¸±6T äscõ êÜpH. Ñéè dH’J, H¾ŠÊ hƒ´ü¶ ä³âÒ TôâÝ ÷S„mF B¨! ó ý¡xå Måúé¯ Zíé– Ìø?@ ‚, ÆSagi You know, I think it's thanking us. Hm? Are you giving us this in return? Chalice of Freedom Wow, what pretty butterflies!

Are they collecting nectar? Watching them makes me want to curl up and take a nap... Milly Sagi! Those are "blooderflies," not butterflies! One sting and you'll be too busy scratching to sleep—

Hey, wait... We could use this to our advantage... Sagi! Those are "blooderflies," not butterflies! One sting and you'll be too busy scratching to sleep! This exotic flower, unique to the area, gives off a saccharine smell... Hot Spring That bird is being attacked by an alraune! We have to help it! Let's help Let's keep moving ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¢öœ à|œ (•h±f _® 5Ö dj@ËÏ _@öA µl{Á _†ÑŠq ,c<™c (¤ïÔ _´c5 W‡ë² sŸ·‹ s Ä:Š sA–”æ s@5ë= s;MŠ s¾‚ñŽ §Ò핇 _’"3× ¸ž’Mæ _JWjM 㚌ñl ˧‡± _P²ý ÑIÜ dÃQ»+ dj7³ó _BL ŸClearing flag(s) for the rain quest. There's brightly colored fruit growing on the tree. Sagi We might be able to knock a piece down if we had a stone or something. Let's aim for the biggest one! We'll have to time it so we don't hit that Holoholo chick.

Okay, ready, set... C'mon, let's go pick up a stone. They sure smell sweet... There are stones lying around everywhere. Explosive Paddle Huh... I think it's saying "thank you." Hm? Is this some kind of thank-you present? Brawn Fruit It looks like the Holoholo chick is in trouble. Let's help it out. Okay, sure We should keep moving ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  Ôù ›lk &Ä3ã! ,\,éŒ &wڍd ¿Ç¢ ð‰@ E °J¤ ½îy.ï Âã|̳ í$‚Èd 펝 ×mM ½[Bà‘ oé‚i ½¿;Â| Ú­éç£ I'll clear the olifant quest flag. Milly H-Hey, wait a minute! If we just shake it awake ourselves, it'll come charging straight for us!

Let's use our heads a little on this one. What are you doing?! We shouldn't wake it up. The master of this large bird's nest appears to be out on the hunt at the moment. A flamboyant bird rests atop this nest.

Judging from its loud cries, it's a member of the species "obnoxious." Sagi Should we try giving this tree a shake? Let's do it Let's not A flamboyant bird rests atop this nest. Judging from its loud cries, it's a member of the species "obnoxious." We don't have time to be doubling back now. Let's keep pressing onward. There's something lying here in the olifant's trail... Attack Amulet ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ù"n bc‰¾ @·Á M’Õ‘3 SÞ¸Íà g]Íê ½Ô%ó MOÌW àMtÀ ù«0¨ F³SÜ TlÁÄX S" jOê/ š ÆÒ j“£K m^½ jTu‹2 ‰ø jÁ©10 üeµ§ j™ð]¿ Ú±éš ´_ẠSagi Does anyone else get the feeling we're just going around in circles? Milly I told you! We're lost! There's no way out of this place without a landmark stone to guide you! A landmark stone, huh... Only the School of Magic's headmaster can make them. We've got a find a way out to Komo Mai first. Caught it! Landmark Stone Ugh, we lost it! It should still be hiding somewhere close by, though. Hmm? Something is lying on the ground here...

Do you think that monkey might have dropped it? Speed Amulet ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 7†jÍ šò d…fu ÷`° ,:Åçc 됩 Ä`±û ,îŠì á2ž ªKa dÁçæ& s×ëU` sBìB J½§’ !Gžƒ¥ ‰œXï -sƒL y|ó ñ#߯ »QX »&útr 7‡t [˜} À$› QÔçÅ rÊ__ w:‚ VÄ @h”ß: Í1 Š— úz ­¾^í 6D-ܨ ã¹K s½ Þ Èj¦O ΪJ œ{ kè«œT ˆ¥« ˜J0Ÿ\ Ä‚&|° Ê_ïVÐ ÓÏÁ €¿ºì eü‡Y "=Ÿøð Jš4Ñb Qþ5ÇŠ Ö"»‰  ïÐÄ_ ·Ó5f  ˆ³1 nõq HSagi Are you all right?! Sfida Attendant I...I'm sorry. It took all I had just to set us down in one piece.

When I think of what might have happened if we'd been flying over a city... This looks pretty bad... Repairs may take longer than I had originally thought. I'm going to get to it. Did you have any questions for me before I begin? Well, ? Ask about the Holoholo Jungle Ask about Komo Mai Ask about the latest news Ask about other news Nothing for now I never thought I'd visit the Holoholo Jungle quite like this...

It's infamous for being so treacherous and unpredictable, even the locals stay away from it.

The jungle is crawling with bizarre animals, and the weather can turn to nasty rain in no time flat.

I've even heard that a spell guarantees intruders get lost,

to keep them away from the sacred Celestial Tree.

They say a landmark stone can guide you through...

But only the School of Magic's headmaster can make those. Did you make it out to the School of Magic? I don't suppose it's changed much with time.

I used to be a student there myself. Unlike Miss Milliarde, though, I barely managed to graduate. So you're new to Komo Mai, Master Sagi? You're bound to be surprised when you see...well, everything.

Anuenue is a land of art and academia, so its inhabitants are a little on the unique side. Has something happened? This whole area has gotten more raucous all of a sudden. A gadgeteer? Well, Opu is famous for its mechanical gizmos fashioned out of wood.

That said, Opu is on the far side of this jungle. I don't think you could make it without a landmark stone...

One of the School of Magic faculty's higher-ups might have a landmark stone you could borrow. I took a little walk down by the lake before that squall hit.

The fruit on one tree down there looked delicious. Maybe I could knock some down with a rock or something. I saw some butterflies gathering in the sun over there and thought I'd take a little nap a while back.

All of a sudden, my body starts itching all over. I open my eyes, and they're sucking my blood like a pack of damned powflies!

See if I ever try to catch some sleep with those things around again... If...If this ship had crashed in a town...it would have been terrible. I've got the transmitter up and running again, but there's been no word from Quaestor Verus.

He must still be away on business. I'm sure he's a terribly busy man. I've got the transmitter up and running again, but there's been no word from Quaestor Verus.

Master Geldoblame said that the quaestor was away from his office. I'm sure he's a terribly busy man. Sometimes I can't shake the feeling that the Holoholobird over there might still be alive.

I mean, I know perfectly well that's not possible, but still...

It's like back in school. We'd be dissecting pollyfrogs, and you could swear it was staring right at you. If you think of any questions I can answer for you, please don't hesitate to ask. What a huge bird... Huh? Wait a minute... Milly! Your sleeve is torn—are you hurt? Milly What?! No! I'm fine. Really. You can stop staring already! Oh, uh, I-I'm sorry... Guillo, are you OK? No broken parts? Guillo Sagi, how long have we been together? This was nothing. How about yourself? Oh, I'll be fine. I thought we might be history for a minute there, though. We can't just go off and leave everyone. We can't just go off and leave everyone. The map script contains an error. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¢¨é‰ Cliffsunder ÍÍÍÍ ä ^  =Ë€ \Æ°Æ ÇœŠ½ ¹Dµû FGÞ …DÔýL ´ŠH‘ ºvže4 ¢«Û Fãæ %2Ëæï %nvº Ù…~T `­ôÓJ ¨õƒðÝ ´ ”éJ áîùß #¤MÜV *‡½¼Ð ºyu1 =Ì^9 ð›ë Z4E± ¿@¤q ¿Ë<— (¶¶ ñ9¦™ X­Æ©ø ÅÛ¥N ŸkÈê “¬ ÅDÖÎò °Àà ½“ ¿ØfШ ¿Ôº ØC ñµŒÄI x£òÞ ‚¼o ´âp%f »Ž­ ÅÁ^ ï1b\× ´ Þ¬ ZË[Ep ꉉ xÄ[  ¸É ؘ"{ #¿º8·  qÙž û‹2 W\Êóì ö£©" ÆÆ-¿Š Ç«—­ ÜÙòÿ DË [“à #ë– š†µº ˆ^©ú ªn04à Ë'R  qbå ö>Ôº aÐ(!0  ®‚ ¸uÜ–  WKa ¸zÆ¶× aÜ ×@>! ¨PÓÌÄ 3ÛŒ úšG‹§ µ& R»Xàž ¨Ty€ ¼CP ¯òÜL‘ XFÓÁÕ ØðR KC•¿Ã ¨Òzå‘ ¥“" ¯!Æ-î xúÇNP ¡ó0| wöé ­Jn¢‘ ‚ã^½ ­Sagi All right, he's gotten over there in one piece.

Now we just need to be careful to steer him away from any monsters. All right, let's be more careful this time. Milly It looks like it bumped into a monster, got frightened, and ran back here. Hmm, should we try again? One more time Let's stop for now Right. We'll save this one for later and move on to another for now. Returned the Woodfellah to a quest magnus! No way! It came running back here with monsters still in tow?! Guillo Here they come! Th-That was a surprise... We can take the magna essence of the Fire Dagroot we got the woodfellah to collect for us. Let's take it No thanks Huh? It looks like we're out of blank magnus.

We can't take this until we make some space. Obtained the magna essence Fire Dagroot! OK. Let's pass on the Fire Dagroot for now. It looks like we can only carry one at a time. Let's move on for now. We can take the magna essence of the Lightning Dagroot we got the woodfellah to collect for us. Obtained the magna essence Lightning Dagroot! OK. Let's pass on the Lightning Dagroot for now. A giant root growth is blocking the way. The tiny opening at ground level is too small to pass through. Ah! Sagi, look over there! It's glowing faintly. Do you think that could be one of the dagroots Lolo was talking about? I can't believe there's a dagroot in a place like that, too... And I can feel a similar presence from further back, too. She said that dagroots had a variety of elemental properties, so I don't know that we'll need to take both. Well, let's give that thing we got from Lolo a try, . It seems likely there's a dagroot up ahead. Let's use that thing Lolo gave us, . Huh? Hold on. Where did we put the woodfellah Lolo lent us? You lost it? Yeah, I think I did... I wonder if Lolo would give us another one if we asked her. It looks like a dead end. I don't think there's any way we're getting through this tiny hole. What is it, ? Do you want to stop using the woodfellah? Let's stop Let's keep going All right, let's call him back. Right. We've got to get that dagroot somehow. Let's take it slow and do what we can. All right! The little guy really brought us the dagroot!

Nice going, woodfellah! All right, one more down...

Or it would be, if our blank magnus weren't all full.

We can't take this dagroot until we make some space. All right. He's managed to bring us that dagroot.

Nice going, woodfellah! Apsu Sophia All right, so far so good. Now he's just got to drag that dagroot back to us. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä lâ3zœ ü¹C¼ ̐*| "Fú Gñ-š žYç …_s ´…f¹½ ºƒd¡ AÉë ÓÜÿû %ð…“ %^R´W …ãX( `"¹Þ< ¨[•&¢ ´?·Ü áíLV· #.¥ò *£åoÉ ÙEŒM =ï„‹ û¶Ýî Z•Œ*· ÀQÐâ ÀbX"A +Yg± òT¬9å Y„,8: Q}dà ä¶õ ÆGF«c $È0µ ,üMÄ fT† ´&Šø íƒï¨æ C(´Ã£ nD³Ž xJ  #Éäñ ¤Jy[F n‡ÑN ß,år« #sìª ÿåg8æ ˜¤ € S…jIÞ ¦xMêÝ ¦œ½Ì ºp“r ÙÚ$Çñ Ár¤ü  † v; ¤GÎ9ï Ô­õ? äõØ| ¨¡Õ 1nÖ±g #7Û| XÎ맀 C•`¹ *ؐD ‘# 1 ­õ­‘ ÌávÁ aà ` #¤ßz‰ ÌS!&‚ Ó=Ò ø¦Æ—Ï ÍÙM* X JÓ #%}Ê }ö&w” ùͿ ¡äT.Ü ˜ñ¾B Ñ™b &g¤© ‚òã` sØ© f™#®š #gg  ¥U»á @!¢7 µ1;ÿ ëƒ ‚ ÆE ŸÑ% ly¬Üm «ˆ…¬ × 9 «R5‰? Ãot1 èü: âÃ"ç ¨i®¤ éÁ$" ű=ô ª'yÔ ]H1Wí ¨¹›& ¡‚â º“˜Ì$ YcÈ V¯Ÿ¢ a!Pù aSagi All right, he's gotten over there in one piece.

Now we just need to be careful to steer him away from any monsters. All right, let's be more careful this time. Milly It looks like it bumped into a monster, got frightened, and ran back here. Hmm, should we try again? One more time Let's stop for now Right. We'll save this one for later and move on to another for now. Returned the Woodfellah to a quest magnus! No way! It came running back here with monsters still in tow?! Guillo Here they come! Th-That was a surprise... We can take the magna essence of this Holy Dagroot we got the woodfellah to collect for us. Let's take it No thanks Huh? It looks like we're out of blank magnus.

We can't take this until we make some space. Obtained the magna essence Holy Dagroot! OK. Let's pass on the Holy Dagroot for now. Ungh... Let the Empire come! No one will lay so much as a finger on these celestial fell-branches. These people managed to protect the fell-branches behind them throughout the imperial invasion. We'll protect the fell-branches with our lives... None will have the treasures of Anuenue! They're so desperate to guard them... They must really be important to the nation. This pile of branches is bathed in a gentle glow. There isn't a single lookout in sight... How about we just take a fell-branch before any return? ...... Lady Corellia said... Sagi, you can't tell me you don't understand what she intended with those words. Well, ? Do you think we should take a celestial fell-branch with us? Let's grab one No thanks Right. Then we'll help ourselves to just a bit. Huh? It looks like we're out of blank magnus.

We can't take the celestial fell-branch like this. We'll have to make some room first. Obtained the magna essence Celestial Fell-Branch! All right. Let's hurry back to Lolo with this and get the Sfida repaired. You're right... Let's not take any. Sagi! Just what do you plan on doing about the Sfida? We don't need any more fell-branches than what we've already taken.

Let's get the one we have back to Lolo. These seem to be really important to the people here. Let's not take any more, . A giant root growth is blocking the way. The tiny opening at ground level is too small to pass through. Sagi, there's something on the far side. It's glowing faintly. Do you think that could be one of the dagroots Lolo was talking about? That's got to be another dagroot. The problem is how to get to it. This hole might lead through to the dagroot. Well, let's give that thing we got from Lolo a try, . It seems likely there's a dagroot up ahead. Let's use that thing Lolo gave us, . Huh? Hold on. Where did we put the woodfellah Lolo lent us? You lost it? Yeah, I think I did... I wonder if Lolo would give us another one if we asked her. It looks like a dead end. I don't think there's any way we're getting through this tiny hole. What is it, ? Do you want to stop using the woodfellah? Let's stop Let's keep going All right, let's call him back. Right. We've got to get that dagroot somehow. Let's take it slow and do what we can. All right! The little guy really brought us the dagroot!

Nice going, woodfellah! All right, one more down...

Or it would be, if our blank magnus weren't all full.

We can't take this dagroot until we make some space. Pyre Frock All right, so far so good. Now he's just got to drag that dagroot back to us. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä šGW3 ‡+• j‰Y– °o@7 É"¬ WtÀà ….»#Ý ´tã ºáz _æ# û>p %r¡Î %JH‰Ò ý–ðM `•ÚcY ¨à»ª ´3|" áò4ÿ’ #,˜ã *œb!F HŒ‹“ =–LK ñ7& ZTV;é 1cº «‰¸hO ðþ ¥ å0²\ lg ´ B¥rŠ( ©ð>Ö® Fá4 à¾l÷ ¦B²‡ iÀÄ ‰‘M _Ôqt! Ä7è ¯•v-’ ­€. £÷sq YŠ#˜ BVèM\ E…xT P7úø I~òš x´Ž™ 2Þ}{ :=F ~ †§Ø ´1DWx D'…F #Ì€# jà‹ó "|¨Q ºfý² ´¡˜Ä Ýp}¯ ãXm• ó A–/ ¨<Ÿw~ VŒ¨… *HÆíû 1ê¢  Úožh '|¿Ê Í Zï g}P  ¢í >ŽÃð Ɲo HÝ™ ô •kì1 HSagi All right, he's gotten over there in one piece.

Now we just need to be careful to steer him away from any monsters. All right, let's be more careful this time. Milly It looks like it bumped into a monster, got frightened, and ran back here. Hmm, should we try again? One more time Let's stop for now Right. We'll save this one for later and move on to another for now. Returned the Woodfellah to a quest magnus! No way! It came running back here with monsters still in tow?! Guillo Here they come! Th-That was a surprise... We can take the magna essence of the Dark Dagroot here. Want to, ? We can take the magna essence of the Dark Dagroot we got the woodfellah to collect for us. Let's take it No thanks Huh? It looks like we're out of blank magnus.

We can't take this until we make some space. Obtained the magna essence Dark Dagroot! OK. Let's pass on the Dark Dagroot for now. It looks like we can only carry one at a time. Let's move on for now. We can take the magna essence of the Ice Dagroot here. Want to, ? We can take the magna essence of the Ice Dagroot we got the woodfellah to collect for us. Obtained the magna essence Ice Dagroot! OK. Let's pass on the Ice Dagroot for now. Looks like it didn't work... With that many monsters there, even this toy won't be able to get through. Right, I wonder why there are so many? They've all gathered right around the dagroot. It's unnatural. So, what are we going to do? There's no path to take us there in person...

Do we keep looking for another way? So it's really no use... Yeah, there are just too many monsters for the woodfellah to get close. Hey, more important than that, I've been wondering this whole time about that torch. What IS that? It's just a light. There have been others like it elsewhere in here.

Now is no time to be asking pointless questions. Try to stay focused on the issue at hand, wench. Excuse me! It was just one little question. And you've been even less helpful than that woodfellah! Come on, you two. A giant root growth is blocking the way. The tiny opening at ground level is too small to pass through. That must be the dagroot. Sagi, is that another dagroot over there? Yes. And another, in the distance there... Yes, but how are we ever going to make it all the way over there to get it? It'll be fine. We'll just use the thing we got from Lolo. Oh, right, from Lolo, of course. Fine. Well, let's give that thing we got from Lolo a try, . It seems likely there's a dagroot up ahead. Let's use that thing Lolo gave us, . Huh? Hold on. Where did we put the woodfellah Lolo lent us? You lost it? Yeah, I think I did... I wonder if Lolo would give us another one if we asked her. We can get to this one directly, so there's no need to use the woodfellah. It looks like a dead end. I don't think there's any way we're getting through this tiny hole. Only Lolo's toy could fit through a hole this small. What is it, ? Do you want to stop using the woodfellah? Let's stop Let's keep going All right, let's call him back. Right. We've got to get that dagroot somehow. Let's take it slow and do what we can. All right! The little guy really brought us the dagroot!

Nice going, woodfellah! All right, one more down...

Or it would be, if our blank magnus weren't all full.

We can't take this dagroot until we make some space. All right. He's managed to bring us that dagroot.

Nice going, woodfellah! Sigh... I'm sorry. Well, there's no use crying over it now. Let's just hurry up and move on. Ah! Ahh! Ahh! Ahh!! The root... It's been burned away. All the better. Now we can just walk through and take the dagroot ourselves. ...... At this rate, we're no better than the Empire. I guess you're right...

Sigh... I'm sorry. ......!! Jeeez, that was close...

If we knocked it over here, we'd start a fire. We've got to be careful. ! It's too dangerous, leave it alone! It's swaying like crazy... It could seriously fall over. Hmm, it looks like the woodfellah can't carry it. Sigil Cry All right, so far so good. Now he's just got to drag that dagroot back to us. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .ê&hð žó Æ ÃèÞ $ †? $ûwÙØ VâL$( ‘ˆâN Ûîéñd à½n§ Û¬—TI õ1¾>Q ]ªz0 ÛÍ ;½ küiîu Ûc¶3ú ÃñŒ À'6¹ Æm²ýf Ûx¡B âa‘s¹ À8Ù  ú-Žá qåL˜ "ìRÆE må°Œç mfs F p›Å ª¥ÊõZ LXì Ù3r`Ý +ÏTž ’¤ sÅƏm ™9”8â ™ ÏGÑ ¦Š­O È|ô $ä Ûý¡º ŒãÏç 2Qhúö ™ç_Ž ™yÝØ †Ï5' Èþ_Ø× I_b [Sagi OK, should we get off here? Let's go! Not quite yet

Right. Let's get off the cable car and hurry on!

, now isn't the time to be playing around on the cable car. Lolo Oh, that's right. I forgot to give this to you. It's something I'd brought from home. Hopefully you'll find it useful. Scarlet Crown Please be careful. The heart of the Veinroots is just ahead. Sagi, be careful. Milly Hello? We're going, too. Oh, of course. You others take care, too. We others will. We can get to the core of the Veinroots using the cable car Lolo built. Let's go, Sagi! It's too dangerous Right. We've got no choice. OK, all aboard! You're right... Maybe we should take some time to make sure we're ready first. The roots have been burned away, impeding any further progress here. Should we use the cable car, ? Let's get on Not yet OK, all aboard! You're right... Let's take another minute to finish looking around this side first. Should we hop on the cable car, ? All right, let's stay here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä CÆ Ç.g„ 'ï{2 Heavenlapse Thor Sophia Herb Flower ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¸"ef Êà»… High Potion Sedna Windmill ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  Ê‹ ;Ì6Ê ëXŸˆ Éë§Ä ¾¿‚˜ §:} žâO° »7– ‚íïN© ùc àø>d yöök %Šú J¿B ‚݃ sæ§6 àn@‘ t´9l %PÙb. m„ûY x ù§5 } { ·ð~‹% x[û(5 2}T lbK ( ±¯)E ¶q%÷Ž Ü’ì- þLibrarian Th-These are the history books with unknown borrowers, and these are the unreturned ones...OK.

No, wait! Hold on now! Didn't I set the labels for the unidentified geography volumes here?!

Ahhh! I'm all discombobulated!

My bobbles have gone disco! I'm combodisculatedly discom...

Ugh! It just never ENDS!

How the heck do they expect me to get this many books in order all by myself?! I give up! I quit!! Ooover here... is phi-LOS-ophy! Aaand over here... is HIS-tory!

Aaand this... is the volume I missed before!

Aaand THIS... is the one that didn't fit over there! Hee hee, wheeee! Excuse me?! Are you listening?! Will I ever get through this many resources?! Ugh!

I've been working myself to death this whole time! Ugh! I haven't slacked off at all! Ugh!

How long do you think it's been since I've been home, thanks to all the work they keep dumping on me? Huh?!

And with a single word from above, they just go and blow all my hard work away?!

Abuh! Buh, buhbuhbuh!! It's over! It's not possible! This conversation. Is. OVER! Wow, I feel a lot better. What a relief to have that out of my system! I'm walking on air! I'll let you in on a little something, since I'm feeling so high. Come back again in a little while, and I'll tell you something good. Ghostarrow Sagi It doesn't look like there's anything left here, . This wooden shelf houses labels inscribed with the titles of every document in the library. The volume of it all is just amazing. I never knew so many books had been written. Old notebooks coated with a layer of dust have been stacked here. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä bRõx ž6 ±\ä  +/‘à b­Ø‹ ¿¿‹ yñT5´ #¶Çé À‡èg î¿9E Åò< üqHíâ OÙ.Iu )/žö e—ó/2  ªð' +‘õG \Pcôõ ‰:0Î Ÿ I just love animals. I come here every day to feed the clavé pigeons.

I'd really love to feed them a mountain apple instead of just bread crusts, but I'm too broke.

Man, I wonder if some kind animal lover out there would bring me a mountain apple... Ah! This is a mountain apple! No way! Can I really have it?! Thanks, bro! I'll give you this in return! Cross Pendant Here, let me give you this, too. The biggest of the pigeons had it in its beak. Speed Talisman I just love animals. I come here every day to feed the clavé pigeons.

I take the bread we get at lunch, break up the crusts, and feed it to them. Hey, take a look at the Celestial Tree. Looking up at the Celestial Tree like this, everything else starts to seem pretty tiny.

Your worries, the obstacles you're facing, all miniscule.

But I also feel like it tells me that it's all right to worry, too.

That's why I always come here when I've got something big on my mind. Th-The Celestial Tree... It's... It's...! Celestial Tree Keeper You may be outsiders, but I can't ignore that you are the ones who saved the Celestial Tree.

Just take care of whatever business you have here quickly and move along. Are you all off to face that machina again? If you need to pass, go right ahead.

I'm ashamed as a Celestial Tree Keeper. The Celestial Tree is being harmed, and I'm here, helpless... Such acts of aggression against our neutral nation... It's beyond the realm of forgiveness. Apparently those gold beetle carapaces really are pretty useful.

They say a wallet made out of one fills itself with money. I wonder if that's true at all. Sagi Made from a gold beetle carapace... Aha! I get it! Obtained a magna mix recipe! Oh, it's you. Thank you for saving the Celestial Tree.

The Celestial Tree would be upset if I chased you off. I'll make an exception and let you pass. Oh, it's you. After you risked your lives for us, I can't chase you off...

If you've got business in the Veinroots, I'll make an exception and let you pass. Be careful, now. Our poor, precious Celestial Tree... Empire scum! Have they no sense of decency at all? Greythorne Squeak. Squeeeak. Hm? What's this? Empyreal Wildfire Warrior's Scarf The Celestial Tree is off-limits. fire, ice, lightning, holy, darkness, fire ice lightning holy darkness Lolo Yes, this is one of them! You're amazing, Sagi! Okay, got it. Great! It's in good condition—these will work well. Wow, I'm amazed at how quickly you've gathered these. I feel like I could build anything with your help. Hmm? You've already given me one of those. We're still missing %s%s%s%s%sright? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? We're still missing %s, %s, %s, %s, %s right? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? We're still missing %s, %s, %s, %s right? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? We're still missing %s, %s, %s right? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? We're still missing %s and %s right? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? We're still missing %s right? Did you have any other dagroots to hand over? Hmm? Still nothing? Debug mode delivery. Sagi, it's got to be dangerous in the Veinroots. Are you going to be all right? Sagi Yeah, I'll be fine. Thanks for asking, Lolo. Huh? Did you lose the little guy I gave you before?

Without him, it's going to be hard to find those dagroots. Obtained the magna essence Woodfellah! ...Which is why it's a shame your blank magnus are all full.

I'm really sorry, but could you make some room? Any luck with those dagroots yet? We're still missing %s%s%s%s%s. Good luck dagroot hunting! We're still missing %s, %s, %s, %s and %s. Good luck dagroot hunting! We're still missing %s, %s, %s and %s. Good luck dagroot hunting! We're still missing %s, %s and %s. Good luck dagroot hunting! We're still missing %s and %s. Good luck dagroot hunting! We're still missing %s. Good luck dagroot hunting! OK, got it. They're found right at the tips of the roots, right? I'll go get them right away. Right! Thank you. I'll be right here getting ready. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  OóÌ `Go  JÒä* All right, see you later! Looks like we've got mail for you! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 5÷ÀÈê ü@~ žÚ ÚÍÐ^ ®ó>7 ºe5± Ø›±Ý O1= ¦s…c îiÏ6 V´ iÀ†º >¨PF¯ ä£ú‰ ºŠµv a÷w ߁Y+( WŒ ™üòí| =þ‚O Vâ¦ö( ÔdåV ”pÏ£À &~Ï« kL÷Ì ºáÂ… `Sr á{ 0gô@Á í´K ¤c(9 c)¤Ò ÛîÿÑ÷ ˜²,!³ þÅ!ª ª ¿¬ô v T "Ç뙧 éA'ì R % µú5ü B~³zÚ –0ÉÛZ 2õºý ¼ÚrÑ 9£^a  ÑÀp /a¢ È-[7ß ¤‚´†ð ÉvâàÜ Р©óE h˜)Bã oFrightened Girl Augh! What IS this?! It's poignant! Terribly poignant! I just can't hold back the tears!

My heart just aches! My bosom is heaving!

My sympathy for him is flying off the charts! I can't even deal with how much I feel for him!

It's incredibly weird, but I just don't think I can live another day without going to check up on him!

There's just nothing else for it! I simply must go to him! That song weirdly tugged at my heartstrings! Even though he wrote it, it actually hit home with me!

I feel like I caught a glimpse of his heart in that heartbreaking song. I could really feel the emotion!

Why?! How?! My sympathy for him has actually gotten a little stronger! A-a heartbreaking song?! Wh-what's come over me?! I suddenly don't feel antipathy for him.

But I still just can't be bothered! I've got no interest in him! At best, I'm back to zero on him! A-a sweet song?! What the heck is this?! Just what is it, really?!

No, I just can't be bothered! I've got no interest in him! At best, I'm back to zero on him! I-I feel like my sympathy for him has actually moved toward the positives! Was it that heartbreaking song?!

But I still can't be bothered AT ALL! I haven't an iota of interest! My overall sympathy is still negative! Wh-wh-what IS this?! Is that man STILL mewling those same sweet songs?!

I can't be bothered AT ALL! I haven't an iota of interest! My overall sympathy has gone into the negatives! What IS this?! Another sweet song?! Another today, another tomorrow?!

What's the point of it all?! Is there a point? I don't know!!

My sympathy for him has totally gone! My rage is hitting its peak! That song weirdly tugged at my heartstrings! Even though he wrote it, it actually hit home with me!

My sympathy for him grew a bit stronger with that heartbreaking song! Wh-whoa, there! I just felt a hideous chill! What was it? What could it be?

But I've run this far! There's no way he'll come after me, there's no need to worry...!

I can't possibly be hearing a heartbreaking song of his here...! My sympathy is wearing thin. Or should I say, I'm getting mad! It's because of that stupid sweet song!

What an irksome man! I'm feeling negative sympathy for him right now. It's downright antipathy! What, what?! What IS this?! My rage is off the charts!

It's all because of that stupid sweet song! Ohh, am I mad! Un-stinking-believable! Sagi Did we have anything to deliver here? What is this? What IS this?! This...this sorry excuse for a song! I can feel my rage surging like bile!

Just what does he hope to accomplish by subjecting me to a song this awful? That scummy cretin! Hmm, looks like it's really not going to work as-is. Think we could spice it up a bit somehow? Rrrgh, I can't do it!

According to my projections, it'll take at least another 20 years to perfect the warp... But whyyy?! They're making those magic warp devices or whatever, but...

For some reason, there are always weight restrictions! This isn't supposed to be a dig against chubby folk! I'll bet it would be a blast to all be able to warp together! I hope they get it all working soon! It's amazing! Amazing!! You can travel in a split second! And it feels great!

But it only works on lightweight people! Right now, I'm the only one who can use it! A new Great Kamroh has risen to fill the void after the last Great Kamroh passed into hiding.

The times are changing. Perhaps the winds outside this village will begin to blow in toward even us. We have defended the skies for the span of a thousand years.

It is our duty and our pride, even if most of the people dwelling within that sky know nothing of us. What happened at the Great Kamroh's manor?

I noticed Krumly walking out while muttering something angrily to himself.

I'm not sure where he was headed, but he seemed rather desperate. Krumly ran over to the Great Kamroh's manor all in a huff...

Whatever was the matter, I wonder? The Taintclouds are a dark color today. It's an ill omen. Something no good is bound to happen. So you all are Krumly's visitors?

The Great Kamroh's manor is up above. I feel you probably ought to stop by and pay your respects. I haven't been over to Algorab at all recently. Maybe I'll drop by tomorrow-ish. Do these masks look odd to you? They were originally used as shields from the tainted atmosphere.

These days, their use is primarily as ornaments. They say that you can make your magic stronger just by staying afloat!

That's why Mom is always telling me I have to keep at it. Hmm? Hey, mister, how come you're not floating?

My mom said that having your feet on the ground weakens your magic. As soon as I learn how to warp, I'm going to go hide my treasure in a reeeally hard place to reach! Aww, man! I want to zip-zip and just disappear, too!

Why can't I? Am I really that heavy? This is such a bummer... This dense cloud cover hanging over my head is so depressing... I want out of here.

Is there some bastion that would welcome me, somewhere beyond this gloomy sky? Ohh! So that's my promised land, is it?

What am I waiting here for? It may not be an easy move, but I'll get there, no matter what it takes!

Thank you. I don't even really know who you are, but thank you. ...I guess there's no such place. Krumly Ahh, has the Great Kamroh finished speaking?

I must be honest, I'm curious about what he told you. I can't get a thing done for the curiosity. Kamroh To think that even Hassaleh had risen into the sky... The world is a strange place sometimes. ä É dÚ É>RW η¨ý -¿ywî ž££°% ¥›OÁ( ÎïÝ ò'{ä C&¯18 YË ÷ Ë oy,= ãGreat Kamroh Come now, enter those doors. Be well, Sagi. All of you. I'll be praying here that your path will always be lit in brilliant incandescence. Kamroh Is there a time when you can talk to me here? I feel like there isn't... The Great Kamroh has gone...

From here on, it will be my duty to lead the Children of the Earth as the next Great Kamroh.

It's a tremendous responsibility, but I'll give it my best.

This is but a humble offering. It's something I took from our vaults in hopes that it might be of use to you.

Please accept it. Sea Punishment Deluge Elemental Ward Be well, Sagi. All of you. I'll be praying here that your path will always be lit in brilliant incandescence.

The floor of this hollow interior has been lined with fluffy pillows. ÍÍÍÍ ä Q«8  ñƒâ d‡øœ" iàõZ ê”0z ¾ÂŒiT —Ô¤À û⧠d¸Ü^÷ cP–Z NÙ”{ ö`²l dF-øˆ ÿgëÄ Ü©+ -Qâ RçæÈà b¶yŒ= RÎïÕb ؇å÷( R«³t' iÄŽK ¹®üyÎ Æ9†±Í dµ ÛÏ òM8 Æ>Ó œ,Y ¹BF# @¾… ¹=’l ¡M!ße d\:W YZ5T ¹"ús ‚ ÑÓ> ¹ÈÓ㍠F'uà )¯Œ}/ ¹Áýì é\d ³·ôÍ dŐ.® Y­ò’ê ¹¤¨ åùå/V ¹.ÚØë Rb:Bq ¹¢D ÊÊ"¤ ¹ñÁo €A›\w Àv)ká ¹à<Ãa $Õy]› f:Öa9 ¹E¾ÑF $ûi¼K ĝ›q ¹è)' $O·˜ .™_j“ 9]ó‡ «º¢ß dØE` V…S gWzÎÌ ¥-ÞL Ù¹F  e;; #Ž‡ñØ dY¸  8äp±¡ c\º†d q}è~ Ýë%îH 4q ¥ü bK ( Ò¯)E ×q%÷Ž ý’ì- Is it really that strange to see people eating with a mask on? You're really staring intently... Sagi So this is how these people eat their meals...

They don't have any trouble with it at all. I never would have imagined. The Algorab villagers' lifestyle makes it seem as though they take their duty as Children of the Earth lightly.

It's an unsettling trend. I just hope it's rectified before it becomes a bigger problem... Hmm? Are you all Krumly's friends? Will you be having a bite to eat while you're here? Girl Hello! You all are the travelers that came to visit Krumly, right? Umm, right. Oh, and hello. Haha, what a sketchy reply.

Don't worry, I won't tell anybody that you all really came down here in that shiny ship. ?! Nothing gets by the Amazing Kay. I saw you getting out of the shiny ship! The Amazing Kay But really, don't worry. I never blab.

Wuh-oh! I forgot, the Amazing Kay is on cleanup duty! See you around. Our new neighbor should be moving in any day now, so I'm cleaning up around here.

Koh, was it? Or maybe Noh? Some weird name like that. Just promise you'll tell me stories about the lands of the sky sometime, OK? Mask Artisan Haw? What, now? You want a mask, do you? Well, ? Do we want a mask? I want one! No thanks Then bring some booze! I want some mountain apple wine! I'll give you a mask for some! Whaaat, you don't need one?! Don't give me that! You were totally staring at them!

Booze, booze, booze! I want some mountain apple wine! I'll give you a mask for some! Did we have anything we could hand over? I told you I don't need any more booze! Are you deaf?

I'm tired of wine, now bring me something sweet!

I don't care if they're original or traditional, just bring them here! Whoooa! Th-this is a traditional Komo Mai cookie!

...It looks a little dicey. It's like a squished slime. Do these things even really taste good?

Well, that's fine. A promise is a promise. Take this mask. You traded the traditional Komo Mai cookie for an ancient mask! Woohoo! This, this is an original Komo Mai cookie!

...But what's up with this color?!

Is this the color of FOOD? What do they add to these to get them this color?!

Talk about nasty... Well, that's fine. A promise is a promise. Take this mask. You traded the original Komo Mai cookie for an ancient mask! Ohh! This is real mountain apple wine!

All right! Have a mask, on the house. Take your pick! Ahh, I couldn't drink another drop! Hmm? You want another mask?

Well then, hmm... I feel like something sweet now. I don't care if they're original or traditional, just bring them here! Tasty! This wine is T-A-S-T-Y! Way to go, man!

You can help yourself to any mask you like! Booze, booze, booze! I want some mountain apple wine! This women's mask has a rather sleepy expression. The design's curved lines are quite beautiful. Hey, now! I thought I told you, no masks until I got my booze! This men's mask's tips are pointed. The understated use of color is strikingly attractive. This ritual mask exudes a somber atmosphere. Its exquisite design makes one hesitate to even touch it. Sedna Pier This jar is filled with sawdust and wood scraps left over from carving masks. Perhaps they're burned for heat. Books on ancient times line this shelf. Scattered among them are a few children's books. It's a story about adventuring through the sky with wings of the heart. That's pretty nifty. The carving tools used to sculpt masks are collected here. This pillow is on the flat side, and quite firm. This is full of written but ultimately unsent letters. Middle-Aged Guy Snrrrk, Snrrrk... They even wear their masks to bed, huh? A generous supply of bean-like things are stored here. This drawer bears a sign reading, "If you open it, shut it!" This urn bears a mysterious design. The vessel itself is full of crystalline water. These diagrams are blueprints for masks. Most of the papers here have yellowed with age. A flattened mattress lies on the floor, atop a woven rush mat. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä M{…¹ ƒñE ‹¼Jm ‘lÀã Ïp SFÊc† ‚¨†Õ¯ ç-n® Û‚– Z#aåÈ _”¤C° ׸Q¾9 <ÍÑ€ ³¸±ë ¸?ï×ó Z8O 8 `¹Ø GNÃ|‘ Gö  ³jK¨ú šn-Æ ³Õ @} ÁÕ‘Úí ³Õ˜” ôÁ&./ ³žk‘ [è€Í¹ žn‹Q[ ž‡ò ZÉ·ø ÏzwA ³Ç… íOГ IÚ… 0ló“ ³ž¾r UŽ|çÞ Zڌñ l?U ³‚y+ •Ây ³Üÿ= º‡%Š– ³8Š:  9Ë ³•9x Tiµøw Zèoͯ šßÇcG Á*Äý Á¦ÓÁ^ ³o)^Ê šótï¯ ³(3½ß Á¬Òˆð ³ÒóaH  x¥ìD øLu†] )»åz$ Šjç'o ZHžŒA óþÔáö üDÿ @áVX7 ‰éÛÓ? ¿5²E ˜FõÕ .ˆ/Ý VN>¶ Z±€Y –“>ª ‹ñïƒ àïˆwÏ -bK ( 9¯)E >q%÷Ž d’ì- †Uhyaahaha! Look at you! That mask is great! What a hoot!

Uhyaaha! D-don't point that thing at me! It, it hurts, I can't, breathe! Milly What is it? Are you down from getting laughed at, Sagi?

Don't let it get to you. I actually rather like the way you look. Mmm-mm! So tasty! Good old Gemma mushroom soup is the best! Booooze! Moooore booooze! Keep it coooming! Sniiiff! Snooork! This stringent smell is indescribable! It helps the liquor go down. Ahhh!

I ate a ton! Now I'm all fat and happy! Hmm? What is it? You want to know how this soup is made? Sagi Uhh, I think dread wins out over curiosity for me on this one...

Maybe it's best for everyone if we don't ask. They say that soup has special properties.

It's obviously thanks to the mushrooms they use. Ugh...! What an aggressive smell.

It's the local specialty, but I just can't bring myself to eat that soup... Garm Would a young'un like you consider trading magnus with an old man?

Or maybe you'd like this magnus pack coupon? Well, ? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon No time for that now Hmm, all right, then! Let us begin. Ohoho! That was stimulating. Come back anytime. Hmm, it seems I'm all out of magnus pack coupons right now. I'll have more in later, though. Hmm, yes. It's a trade, for 25000 Gold. You're sure about this? Sounds great Not this time Sure, if that's all right. Very well, here's your coupon. Magnus Pack Coupon Valuable item flag %d was raised. I'll be seeing you. Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Is that so? Well, that's a shame. Hmm? You don't have enough money, young'un. I can't sell it to you like this. Well, I suppose if you're too busy, that's fine. Come see me anytime. Would a young'un like you consider trading magnus with an old man? Well, ? Want to stop and trade? Let's trade No time for that now These vegetables have been preserved in salt. The covers of the books on this shelf have all been worn raw. It must be a public collection. Peeling back a corner of the flattened mattress reveals a whole bevy of mushrooms growing underneath. ---!! This water is used to rinse off one's mask after being outdoors. Some kind of spice-bearing, bright red fruit has been placed in here. Dried plants have been carelessly stuffed in here. A nice ka-CHING resounded after rattling these drawers around a bit. You got 5000G! It appears that sound was a one-time occurrence... The upper bed is enclosed with a few strands of flimsy rope. A person could just fall right out like this. Isn't that crazy, Milly? Not all of us toss and turn and flop around in bed like you do, you know. Freeze Gown Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! Í ä ãÅál 4gÔ Ÿ‰`† 0ÓÚa 0õ `º oÈ\‡ ZÏÉ `  ý›:w §÷¶KÝ <ã%g ›ì =Ò!ê JSagi All ready, Guillo? How about you, ? All set Just a second Seginus... Seginus has been sealed away completely. Right, Guillo? Guillo Sorry. There's something that still bothers me.

Do you mind us going in just one more time, ? Let's go Just a second Great Kamroh I'll be right here. Anytime you want contact with Seginus, come on back. ÍÍ ä ÐÀd ÷íã &›KÊ IHrm, hrm? What is it you need? Hrm, hrm? Thank you kindly. Hrm, hrm? I have mail here for you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä F>¢ -Y‘ Ö¡}C çH «à ã£íi œ×þ òˆK¤7 ‡.Š½“ s!Ü71 €nXÓÖ FæiZY ¨b¥ºÓ Fp†1O °½,Åv ŸB«@ GHey, look at those two. They used to be head over heels in love, but now they always argue.

Marriage isn't the only way to happiness. Someday I'll rise above the Taintclouds and find happiness in the sky. Explosive Paddle Dear! You used my water, didn't you?!

That was ultrapure super-duper Duhr mineral water! And you used it to wash your hair?!

I can't drink the rank tap water here! I have to be wary of what I put in my body if I want to stay beautiful!! If it's that precious, don't just leave it lying around!! And how did you buy that stuff?!

You've been squirrelling money away on the side! I thought we decided to cut down on expenses!!

And besides, you're wearing a mask! Who the heck cares what you look like underneath?! Sorry about before. We didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome here.

These days, more and more kids in the village are fixated on the sky.

You aren't wearing masks, so people got their hopes up that you'd come from the sky. You said you were Krumly's guests, but you really came from the sky on a ship, didn't you?

I promise I won't tell anyone. Come on, fess up! Hmm? What am I doing? I'm exercising to keep in shape, of course.

But if I work out too hard, I get all out of breath, so I'm taking it slow...

The air's a lot cleaner these days, but it's still rough on a person my age. Hey, you three really came from the sky, right? I'm actually from Komo Mai myself.

Call it a sense of adventure or a love of traditional cultures or what have you.

So long as you've got a mask on, everyone is really nice. Ha ha, I'm glad I came, really. It's no surprise a cover girl like me is the face of this store.

Huh? So what if you can't see my face!

Look at my graceful carriage, this exquisite mask! Now get in there and spend! Something is carved here in a foreign language. It looks quite old—you can barely make it out. This must be the village water supply.

It looks clear when you cup it in your hands, but the Taintclouds' reflection gives the surface a murky cast. This must be the village water supply. It smells as if they've used chemicals to purify dirty water... It's still midday, but without this light, it would be too dark to work comfortably here. The flame in this oil lamp is burning quite intensely. The blaze in this lamp emits a flickering glow as it burns.

Judging from the unique aroma, the lamp oil came from hazelroot nuts. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡*u• ±~^Ö ÉßùÅÜ ‚]ŒÌ0 1£íùp ÆpšžO 1²áó ˜B&q ûvè ¬ ’©×  qq_ 3X¬”E ¹¢?ë ¿4ú¹9  Šœ —I'm not very good at fire spells, so now I'm practicing while helping out around here.

Hmph, they could've let me do something with water. I'm good enough at that to start a downpour indoors! I hear the People of the Sky have wings, but most can't use magic at all.

I wish I'd been born up in the land of blue skies. They wouldn't care that I'm bad at spawning fires. The days when the Children of the Earth all possessed amazing magical powers are long gone.

Mine is only powerful enough to help out with cooking... Pretty sad, huh? I just got a nice-looking clucker in, so I thought I'd make a stew, but I'm out of bouillon...

Maybe I'll just sauté it up in wine instead. Candles line the area around the bed here.

Whoever sleeps here must be either brave or foolhardy. An extra-firm mattress has been set atop the stone bed frame. It must do wonders for one's posture. Innumerable candles light this room. Though lit for ritual purposes, they brighten things up admirably. "The Ideal Elder, 1st Edition" So reads the title of a book whose pages show the wear from countless readings. Guillo Either the reader is a diligent study or a neurotic loon. It's hard to tell. "Gemma Soy" "Algorab Sauce" "Duhr Vinegar"

It seems they're all used on meat, and quite heavily at that. Some white, rectangular food you've never seen before is bubbling as it simmers. Urns sealed with heavy, hard cloth have been lined up here.

A sign on one reads: "Legendary Sauce: Must Be Sealed Ten Years." Magnus Pack Coupon Flowers of various bright colors float prettily on the water's surface.

The stems and leaves have apparently been discarded. Milly Wow, what a neat way to arrange flowers! I'll have to try it sometime. Flowers of various bright colors float prettily on the water's surface.

A second glance reveals goldfish swimming below the flowers. The entire kitchen is made of stone. The lack of any indoor faucet suggests they draw water from outside. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä !ŸWÒ ÒŽ ²xF£ á¦ø l^i7 |i# ÕmÜ¤Ý  ¤{Þ =nbú A‚u- Lé÷ÈZ èf‰_ ívA¶ú èáñZ íþëÑ2 O|òÚ £Œ&lÜ Œå³&¼ º°þÓ­ ¤ŽxU! µ_] Ô Ò¹¾ 6KÔ1E ‡$LE úi¤»Ó Wì]Âù Ÿ>!Ì— 1´œ9 _ó@ ÈbK ( )¯)E .q%÷Ž T’ì- vBoy Yearning for the Sky All right! Someday, I'm going to go up to the lands in the sky! Thanks, mister! They say the clouds up in the lands in the sky are white! I want to see a white cloud someday. Whoa, is this white thing really a cloud? It's so pretty!! Thanks! Here, let me give you this! Hot Spring Ugh, how come we have to live under the stupid Taintclouds?

They say that up beyond them the sky is blue, with white clouds! It's so frustrating!! Sagi Any more extreme stress and I'm going to extremely lose it! Let's pass this time, . I wonder which ingredient was bad? I'm glad my kids hadn't started eating yet... The rice will be ready in a bit. Today, we're having boiled eggs and a mushroom quiche.

Hmm? Don't worry, I'm not just using any old mushrooms I find lying around.

A friend of mine in Gemma gave me some the other day. Aahahahaha! I-It hurts! Th-The mushrooms!! Why am I fussing with the bedding?

As a Child of the Earth, you should know. If it stays damp, mushrooms start to grow. It's awful.

Maybe those lazy bums in Gemma let their beds get taken over by mushrooms, but not us. Explosive Paddle Cluck, cluck, cluck. Cluck? This stone table has been set with ceramic dishes. The residents must be getting ready to eat. The beds here rest atop mats woven from reeds. They're quite well maintained. The entire kitchen is made of stone. Even with a host of plates set out, there's still plenty of space to cook. An urn has been set amid this blaze. It appears it's being used to stew something. This must be the bedroom light. They probably put it out at bedtime. The veggies and beans abounding in this dish are smaller than those found above the Taintclouds. Perishables are treated here to preserve them. A quick peek inside reveals a sour smell. This shelf is lined with novels. Most are set above the Taintclouds. They all appear to be quite old. Soap and other daily necessities have been set out next to this tub large enough for bathing. Sagi Huh? There's something here, . Obtained a magna mix recipe! Obtained the magna mixture %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )h|«ê .( P 2ûÓh° `žæ“} €@~J )Dر k¶\, ts!ˆv ™< ‰1!ÑŠ ºoÁ- tWс ÂB“ˆ ÍWŒúà ’Î v"¬   DÂjÀ \ÍZ½ Œ²^ š9ξ f¬A4 6•äe( >ÂT x£˜"˜ ¡NGüb ¯§lC ÚOª ˆXœ ˆÂe Ç&'7  ˜ dé'[* jfÐtt »öCÎ )]²·9 qaÚ5Q âq9á' P¯î¦ ÂƘ‘ã •4W ßç FŠ nI'm MALPERCIO! I'm gonna eat yooou! Mwa ha ha! It's so cute! It's all round and squishy!! Sis, stop that, it's creepy! Sis, just what is this thing?!

Anything that can fall that far a distance and be fine is unnatural!

All right, monster! Out with it! Show your true self! Oh, hush, will you? Something this cute can't possibly be bad! Eek!! Greythorne ...... Sis! Lookit!! Look!! It's totally a monster!! Huh? Squeak. What are you talking about? No matter how you look at it, it's just adorable. Hmm, the kids are fighting, you say? Oh, just ignore them, they're always like this. A strange animal fell down from above the Taintclouds.

I brought it here frantically to try to dress its wounds, but there wasn't a scratch on it... Brewmaster With this much, I can make quite a large batch of cloudy wine! I really appreciate it, thanks. I'm making the latest batch of cloudy wine, but I'm short on ingredients.

If only I had some pow milk yogurt... But I can't afford it. Pows are rare in these parts. Hey, that's pow milk yogurt! Did you bring that for me? Thank you! Here, take this in return. Cross Pendant This wine is a milky white color. The scent is an intoxicating blend of sweet and tart aromas. This china cabinet holds an entire family's worth of dishes comfortably. It seems most of them are handmade. The counter is piled high with ridiculously large vegetables. Sagi I think we saw really big vegetables like this a thousand years ago... Didn't we? A thick brown soup with a unique bouquet bubbles gently as it cooks. Milly This is my first time seeing the real thing in person. It looks pretty tasty! Nothing but desolate wasteland spreads out beyond this window. It would be terrible to get lost out there. An empty wine bottle rolls along, illuminated by the nearby lantern. This blaze is burning wildly. All the cooking going on above must use the heat from this blaze. Undyed, freshly woven cloth lies rolled up and stored here. The material is like nothing you've ever seen. These vegetables are being pickled in what smells like fetid mud. They're starting to turn brown in there... Is that supposed to happen? Musical scores written in a strange format litter the area.

They appear to be songs written for this region's traditional instrument. Magnus Pack Coupon ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä aš¡ $¾aû /These are the vestiges of Seginus's memory. Book of Mana ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä *ÜQ¾k ZSX kBÉŽÀ ~›3 kžNK ¯ …~ k.™W ~·ZÏ k½™JZ ¯iüª Ý'¯âÞ í]™ò- ÉQ=ö Ýdw@T ´ I l ÏÊ[- Ýa‰ý ȹ¬Ë$ ÝïpÇî %GW ÝÎî¨ 2oM÷ ݸþ® N´>¹ Ýç$w jdßÿR ÝD²@Ç †I†óz ݌ʒ ¢Î Ý`1ñ ê5å1  ÀAwL #c_î{ B¬™Gv a(ˆU €FU9V ™ãiúÉ ²É¸Ú ËyÚ(Ë äÃ[” ݽ°Ý† The ground is marked with a drawing in the shape of a man.

Perhaps it holds some special meaning? Guardian of Memory So, you no longer need the key of memories... I'll entrust the key of memories to you... Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Tell me what flags are up now Let's clear all the flags Move the story along Nothing, really How far do you want to go? 8160 Seginus the eldritch puppet 8170 To kill a god 8180 The three sacred treasures 8190 Poison from the gods' cadavers 8200 Our onus 8205 Seginus 0000 Revert to initial state I'll reset the flags to their initial state and set the SCE to 8150. I'll raise FLAG_KWZ_SEGINUS01. I'll raise FLAG_C8_8170. I'll raise FLAG_C8_8180. I'll raise FLAG_C8_8190. I'll raise FLAG_C8_8200. I'll reset the flags to their initial state and set the SCE to 0000. The flags up right now are:

FLAG_C8_8160

FLAG_KWZ_SEGINUS00

FLAG_KWZ_SEGINUS01

FLAG_KWZ_SEGINUS02

FLAG_C8_8170

FLAG_C8_8180

FLAG_C8_8190

FLAG_C8_8200

That's all of them! Did you get all that? I cleared all the flags! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ü÷ Ñ° /A5[ 4These are the vestiges of Seginus's memory. Sagi What...was that? What a strange sensation... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä º ð© û56e /These are the vestiges of Seginus's memory. Zeniver Cascade ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ñ¹ú Ÿ¡æÛ 7Ê? Sagi It looks like we can get back to Gemma from here.

Should be head back for now, ? Yes, let's Hold on These are the vestiges of Seginus's memory. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä µëf6 Í ÝV /These are the vestiges of Seginus's memory. Holy Shroud ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‚Íeµ >(‚Ù $yº‚ Cèô D¬³¯× š|r‰ ß­ÐBY ø\„ɹ DŒì߸ T¾Õ/2 D‘íF´ r´×w À®aÛd Àй±& ùçïƒ þr­Âô DÉÛÖó ±£c` D#è×b ­Sfida Attendant What's the matter? You all seem a little down... I noticed a number of lights nearby while we were landing.

Between those, and the children we saw, there must be a village around here somewhere. W-We're not leaving?! Spots of ashen earth peek out between fissures in the heavy cloud cover. Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? ÍÍÍÍ ä AÓ¡ — ÏÜ 5…-kÍ ls&B– Ôž¼f 5ûS¬ lAh, a guest! Can I interest you in something? Heading off so soon? Thanks for dropping by! You've received mail, friend! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %à+¤1 $¨ŽÀ ˆ'\ Ûsç¨ Ú~ /ÌËc >Ï||û ,AÀ „±öR ÍòÇE øÕõ nŸ§´Z ðæÞOã ¨œ•w /ŽWmŠ ÷\´­~ yï’ Ø™«Ï‡ +u­êû ÿ&²ê÷ É` H°ññ ƒ9 m ˆ2GÒP œAÇÌQ œÖžBT ÓËÑ. È¢oúw ƒx2 ììÀÀg Öp+] ¤® ƒ«Úî -ÖýÖd nª]*½ Èf ¶¡  Barrel ...... Sagi What's this barrel sitting here for? Good, nobody's caught on... This disguise could fool even Wiseman. What's a barrel doing over here? I wonder who hauled it all this way? One, two, three, four... Hmm?

That's strange. No matter how many times I count them, the barrels don't add up.

Sometimes more, sometimes fewer—I think I'm losing it.

And this rain... Walk just a few minutes and you're out of the storm, but here it never ceases.

Is Wiseman tormenting us? One, two, three, four...

Unnngh. If I don't finish this up soon, I'll catch a cold for sure. Physical labor sure does take it out of a man.

I should have trained my body harder instead of relying on magic so much. The disembodied are robbed of their material form and left with only their consciousness.

They become denizens of a dream world, unable to touch anything in ours.

My wife and son have both been disembodied... I'll never get to touch them again.

No matter how much I love them, I can never hold them in my arms. It's just not right.

That's why we've got to keep fighting. No matter what, we have to keep fighting. What do you mean, "Where am I"? Are you OK?

Did you get hit with some of Wiseman's mind waves? Maybe you should take it easy. Perhaps there's something to be gained from losing one's material form.

Infinite time. Permanence. The emancipation of the heart.

A world without pain or death. Maybe it's not all bad. If you're flashy about using magic, Wiseman sets his sights on you.

Too bad. Because if I teleported this stuff—BAM, it would be cleaned up in no time flat. They say that Wiseman is making himself a puppet that's clad in Sandfeeder silk.

You know, because Sandfeeders are totally resistant to magic.

The puppet's clothes will probably grant him the same protection.

I knew I should have trained in the sword, instead of doing everything with magic... Sorry, the cargo took a tumble... I'll clean it up—just give me one minute, OK? When the rain just keeps pouring like this, it really gets you down.

If Wiseman were gone, we could just pick up and fly to a new home...

We need to use our wings of the heart, or they'll atrophy. It wasn't right away that we caught on to Wiseman's tyranny.

But now he makes no efforts to hide his plans to subjugate the world with the power of his heart.

And I don't know whether you and your brothers and sister will be able to stop him or not... Hmm...this and this look usable. This one's...no good, toss it.

Grab what you can when you can. That way you'll never have to say, "Wish I had one of those!"

Everyone else is doing their part. So it's my turn to do the best an old man can. So, you're heading out again...

Seph came by looking for advice, saying he wasn't sure his judgment was sound.

He's still young himself. He must have his insecurities.

That's why you brothers have got to believe in him.

Make his doubts disappear. Believe in Seph, and follow where he leads.

That's about all this washed-up old man can tell you. Seph All ready to go? All set Not quite Yes, I'm ready whenever you are. Good. We're off, then. Can I ask you to wait a bit longer? All right. But make your preparations as quickly as possible. All is quiet! There's no sign of the child who was here before... This busted barrel has been cast aside, too filled with holes to be of any use. Sevenstar Dust ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä büå¨ Ìee ±L® ±3ž(J Ø[H–œ ä@m¾ س‘Ýd U#õr Øg) l —ÿ ؙ՘ !JC‰ Ø­·Æ£ U.àý ÍYZ¥’ Ø8—ý³ ÜäÍ¢@ ØL]‡¥ ²© T ¦âM÷ø «k_ÊS ¦ÝöÛ| ½™•š ¦¡z* Ya"r— Äö¾oè ƒUY!3 ‚You and your brothers are really amazing. You're so good at using your hearts!

I can't even fly yet. Once it's OK to go outside again, you'll teach me, right? Promise? Ahh, I hope it stops raining sooon. Little Girl It's been sooo rainy outside, and everyone's sooo busy that there's nobody left to play with.

But we've got to stretch our wings from time to time, or else they'll get rusty!

The rain makes my clothes smell musty, too.

I wonder if I could cover the smell with a strong fragrance... Everyone went outside agaaain.

I don't like getting all wet, so I'm not going with them!

If these clothes got any mustier, I don't know what I'd do.

I wish I had a strong fragrance to cover the smell up. What's everyone up to outside?

I don't like getting all wet. I don't care how much fun they're having, I'm not going out there!

What is it about damp clothes that makes them smell so bad, anyway?

I wonder if I could cover the smell with some other fragrance. I just took a peek outside, and everyone's gone. Where did they all go?

Anyway, the smell of these clothes is getting to be unbearable.

Couldn't we use another fragrance to cover up the odor? My nose isn't too happy right now. If I put some of this on my clothes, the smell won't be so noticeable! Thank you!

I'd been holding on to this to eat if I ever got really desperate, but you can have it! Toxic Dumpling My clothes don't smell funny anymore. Thank you! My clothes don't smell funny anymore. Thank you!

But wait, that's odd... I don't smell anything at all now. Did I mess up my nose after all? Quis All those settlements, erased one after the other. Now we're the only ones left...

Wiseman's actions are unforgivable, but how are we supposed to stand against him?

...Marno.

Please... Keep an eye on Seph and make sure he doesn't do anything dangerous. Seph can be so stubborn. Once he's said he'll do something, there's no talking him out of it.

It makes me sad. But I have to learn to accept that. So, you're really going to Cujam...

Marno, make sure that Seph doesn't do anything too dangerous. How were that old couple of gluttons in Rasalas doing? Hungry as ever, I hope?

Hmph, all they ever talk about is the food they're eating next, so they've surely forgotten me by now. Were the young couple in Rasalas doing well?

I hear they had a child recently. They hadn't chosen a name yet last I heard. I wonder what it'll be?

If they need me to, I'd be happy to be the godfather. I've got some great naming ideas, too. Rain is leaking in from the ceiling. The water is freezing cold. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä [JxŸ †Bôð ï“¢!x »ZP Fuf”Ð ›ä“›¦ ddJ ^ç©Ý CèçŸÖ ˆÈn( Õù‚_% =You hear the name Wiseman all the time, but just what sort of person is he, really?

If he's so keen on disembodying everybody, he must not have a body either—right?

It makes you wonder. I'd like to get just one look at him! Everybody went into that cabin with scary looks on their faces. I wonder what's going on.

There were three more furrows in Seph's brow than usual, and that's saying something.

He only makes that face when it's really serious. What did you and Ven do this time? Everybody went upstairs with really grave looks on their faces. You're going to see Wiseman, right? Tell me what he's like when you get back, OK? You and your brothers have always been so close. I'm jealous.

All my children ever do is fight. No matter how many times I yell, they never stop.

I wish they'd follow your fine example. Everyone acts happy, but that's only because we don't talk about the crushing fear we all feel.

You and you alone are our light of hope...

You're still just a child next to us. I'm sorry to have placed this burden upon your shoulders. So you didn't get to Rasalas in time...

Even without reading your heart, one look at your glum face tells me all I need to know.

Don't let it dishearten you. They aren't dead. They'll find a new sort of happiness. Everyone went into that cabin. They had a stern look about them... No doubt you'll be off again soon.

And you only just returned. You haven't been able to rest at all... I am sorry. I'm truly sorry that you all have to face such danger alone.

If I were forty-odd years younger, I'd be right there with you fighting against Wiseman...

Old age is the one foe you just can't beat. Stagnant air and the darkness of the ship's hull filter up through a hole in the rotten floorboards. Rain is leaking in from the ceiling. The water is freezing cold. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä è¹ÔQ ©ªÄn Eªæ Š9+˜ã ŠlÛ0™ Š^òÑ ŠŸYM   †Ìõ ËÎj üÏ€ DÖªO ˆ?+¡ ¯ýÛùX s7Žœ1 ò/ŠÀí nÎgÝ? 0b³@ ß )yÒ ~M~þP Åüà!B ÅL¤™ £F áOäïâ ®Ã8 g’(Ñ; ábG± Êm„ gX6Å‘ '—ÿ-Ý ‹ìU÷Î ØVen Marno... What do you think will happen to us?

What if... What if disembodiment is actually a good thing...like Wiseman says? TO BE SCHLEPPED IN Calm your heart, and will it to happen...

Calmly... Quietly... Call forth the flames with your heart. Sagi What?!

Th-This can't be...real magic?! That's good... Just like that.

Now let it go, all at once! Granny, I did it! I really did it!! I haven't left the village once since I was born!

But when I get bigger, I'm going to leave here to go fight Wiseman!!

I'm going to be the best at magic, just like Seph and Pieda!! I'm going to be the best at magic, just like Seph and Pieda!!

Then that old Wiseman will go down with a single blow!! I'm going to be the best at magic, just like Seph and Pieda!! Then that old Wiseman will go down with a single blow!! No giving in to the rain, no giving in to the wind. And no giving in to Wiseman!

Go out there strong and determined, and put a stop to this disembodying nonsense! The shape of these raindrops is different than usual... I've got a bad feeling about this.

But no matter what comes along, my strength and determination will win out! Do your worst, evil! I found some mushrooms growing from the floor before. Around here, anything edible is precious.

So we tried to see if we could grow some more of them. But it turns out they were poisonous.

And now the folks who snitched some are laid out with stomach pains.

If we were disembodied like Wiseman says, we'd never have to go hungry again...

But who's to say whether that's really happiness? Everyone's acting a little strange. Is it something they've sensed? I'm teaching the young ones fire magic to help during the coming cold season.

Teaching the children to keep us warm saves on wood, and saves me the effort.

It's two birds with one stone! This barrel seems full, judging from the sloshing noises it makes when shaken. This strange-looking ore appears to be used for heating. The porthole windows are dark, offering only a few feet of visibility. The mattress lying out is damp. The thought of what the underside must look like is terrifying. I'm amazed to find a bed even less inviting than the ones at Dark Service headquarters... Something is written on this crate. "Fire...brought...none"? Perhaps the contents are flammable. A chair with a broken leg lies on the floor. How did it end up like this? Rain is leaking in from the ceiling. The water is freezing cold. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ê"ë1 ¦mÈ Hÿ> K¹=é «™ñÁ ''˜Rî 2„Å " {„*\ ¹ô@•Ð ¿zâ#º ððˆx 9Å" 9®~´ø ¢ <6» èJNX hƒ½wG mئHX –©ë¸• ¤@]OÆ ¹FìÕ ùL¯b ,°'–Y h/[M¿ p”u-i h¸I”Ü ˆSeph Rest up while you can. We'll probably have to head out again soon. This shelf is specially made to store bottles of wine. The labels have bled past legibility. This bed feels just a bit fluffier than the ones in the other cabins.

A magnus has been hidden underneath the mat. Zelos Kune This bed feels just a bit fluffier than the ones in the other cabins. This painting depicts a creature leaping out of the water. Milly It's...not a fish. I wonder what it's called. The open chest allows a glimpse at the tarnished treasures inside it. This barrel was once used for wine. While its spigot is intact, the scent of alcohol is totally gone. This wooden crate has been nailed shut too tightly to easily open. Irregular green splotches have been painted upon a blue globe.

Perhaps the patterns mean something to the people here. Sagi Huh? There's something stuck in here. Sedna Mailbox The god...of...the sea, with its giant...foot? No, mouth? The Whale will...umm... Ugh! I can't read it! There are too many words! Rain is leaking in from the ceiling. The water is freezing cold. We should rest, too. OK, let's go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &gu¬ Ë•ÂÌ |5¬, ëó9 ·À¡ ›,w ‘£sÿ* ¦¥3Õ¸ „û" «÷A  §›8¡˜ i}ý 0—N ËP;Ñ/ ³‰~Ÿ z ½Øp Š…Ûâw zÌŽ^ #Jïw zÑÇ ÇetH zlÀ¸E ÕÒö Ù z§ƒ œÐ»” z­•2] ÿ­b[ z§À𠣟 -Õ‹ a©a$Š ¦Ý8 ÖƒQ4Ç *ž3~ €nÞâ …0 èß Å)ì4w ÷R3~n :Pieda This'll be my best dinner yet, just wait and see!

Be sure to work up a good appetite and get ready for a treat! No response... With this never-ending rain, things rust immediately unless carefully maintained every day.

Getting soaked by that freezing rain is the worst thing in the world.

But the droplets from the ceiling just sort of ploink down on your head. I like the way THAT feels. When I asked why we clean anchors we never use, you know what he told me?

"Even meaningless things take on meaning when done to the best of one's ability."

He said that years of doing things like this are an important part of growing up.

If you always work hard, Marno, I'm sure that even the things you don't want to do will be worth it. Whew, I never realized how much physical labor takes it out of a man.

I should have trained my body harder instead of relying on magic so much. Today, anchor cleaning. Tomorrow, anchor cleaning.

I hope that fate is kind and I have many more days of anchor cleaning ahead. I just heard! Sounds like you were the big hero in the Sandfeeders' nest.

Now you just have to do the same to Wiseman! We're all counting on you. You brothers all have immensely powerful hearts, but Wiseman is in a class of his own.

Try not to do anything that would give away our village's location, all right? Disembodied Man Everyone... They're all dead.

To think it would come to this... That I'd be the only one left...

All alone... Oh, forgive me, everyone... Is there really nothing I can do for everyone who's gone?

If I could touch material objects, I could at least offer some flowers in their memory... This is... ...Thank you.

Everyone will be happy. That's right! I should reward you somehow.

I'm sorry to say I don't have anything to give you that you could make much use of.

But I did hide something under the bed in the stateroom. It's yours to keep.

Please, take it with you. Is there really nothing I can do for everyone who's gone?

If I could touch material objects, I could at least offer some flowers in their memory... Thank you. I really appreciate it.

Everyone else is fighting back, but here I am stuck like this...

Hopefully with this, those who have passed on will at least find some peace.

I'd like to repay you somehow, but sadly I have nothing to give.

Take a look under the bed in the stateroom. You should find something of use down there. A sparse supply of grains is stacked in small bags. The words on them are illegible. These barrels bear different marks used to sort them by contents. Unhusked wheat is packed to the brim inside. It appears the villagers add water to the dried plants stored here and eat them. This container is full of a goopy substance that's apparently used to flavor food. Sagi I've seen this stuff before. It's what we use to make soups. These salt-dried fish give off a unique aroma. Different types of beans have been sorted into small jars here. Rain is leaking in from the ceiling. The water is freezing cold. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä †÷@K ª5 Á42Ú Thank you, stop by again! You've received mail! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä -·´B –wh# —Ãûœ ~! ¤&ßN2 PëÔÿ òšöA­ Êï²r ?Ë ¶O ¢uµkh °ؤ* °õÓ[ XP 'ÛA 56 ë …cŽ! ¡êÉ·ã U“Ï6´ Ç];[ 4¥8V T©Y,¨ zbª° —KÖ¿; ¸/4 Z ©‹L¯ MÊd˜J ’IÿËN º™Üן ’;ê –ó6î· ¦žSÊâ åÑaçG ,›Ýä qS¯_ §éÌE· ­ðy ³ 𷹈‡ U®Äe  §®µž …õ”°{ ½‚‚®E Ëî…’ï á?«œ¼ )@'ó .Žvuû –Old Man on Foot This... You're saying this is me? Thank you. I'll hold on to it.

It's not much of a thank-you, but take this. My departed wife loved them. What is it? You liked the pressed flower? I'm glad. It's all yours. Oh ho ho. That's right. That's me exactly. Thank you. I'll hold on to it. That's right. That's me exactly. I've already got one, though, so I'll just take the sentiment. My, how unusual. I take it from your walking on foot that you're not from around here?

This is Cujam, the city prospering by Wiseman's power of the heart. A city of dreams come true.

And...a city where soon, no one will travel by foot here on the ground. My, how unusual. If you're walking on foot, you can't possibly be from around here.

This is Cujam, a city of dreams that has prospered with Wiseman's gifts of the heart.

And...a tragic city where countless people have cast away their souls. For stubborn old folk like me, walking makes more sense than flying.

I'm sure I look like a tiny little stone to the people flying up above, though. Ho ho ho. Can you see me?

I was turned to magnus by Wiseman, but I suppose I wasn't ready to let go, so here I remain.

I'm sure I'll move on eventually, but I wanted to walk around on my own two legs a while longer. I see. I'm a beautiful stone? That's touching of you to say. I'm actually getting a little misty. To stubborn old geezers like me, it makes more sense to walk than to fly.

I'm sure I look like a tiny little stone to the people flying up above, though. Ho ho ho. Hmm, what to fix for dinner?

Oh, excuse me. Sometimes I start to fly off without even thinking about it. I'm glad we didn't wind up fighting. I almost hurt you. No, no, don't worry about it. It was you who saved me from having to hurt you. Aha ha ha ha! That's pretty funny! Heh heh! So is your face! Did you empty a blank magnus? ...No. Your blank magnus are still full. If you want it, make some room! My heart is stronger! I'm the one who should get to keep that magnus! I'm afraid not! In terms of magic power, I'm stronger. It's mine! ...Enough. What are we fighting for? Hmm, you're right. It's silly to get worked up over one little magnus. Hey, you there on the ground. Why don't you use your wings to fly? Is your heart too weak?

Poor soul. Here, let us give you this magnus. Sedna Beanstalk ...Or not. Your blank magnus are full. Don't you want this? These fish are quite fresh. Some of them are still flopping around. This fruit is unlike any you've seen before. It smells delicious. They're selling freshly squeezed fruit juice here. Milly Wow, that looks tasty! But I wonder what sort of fruit this is. Unripe fruit has been stacked here. It's apparently used mostly in cooking, instead of eaten raw. This vegetable...just moved. It's wriggling. Eek!! I-Is this...alive?! Do these people eat this?! Weak Attack B TO BE SCHLEPPED IN I'm sorry. I'm on guard duty here. I cannot let you past this point. Sagi Huh, what's this, I wonder? ÍÍÍ ä Ft+µ $Ûî® #íi ³¤¡ (2(/0 <^ßx (BN= <ŠA ³ž²Ø `q¬s€ ­Vʶ¶ [+ߺE æÖc„š nhÿ3‘ .“\» lª<ø y‡‡w Ýs k ŽT³x –ñôˆ ëË`ð V_¶ô® ¸¡!ýg ÈG–¥ UH÷Hà “%~ÿÔ “¿ =Ú  r: ¿9Á  ýø8B  Ù¨‹ þ¶E— =mÔ¹ dÿ†Ú dÔ \ Œ #c (W²ñH À“F (à+dÌ Àt´ON Iæ2@ ʬ c-´üZ c•V¶+ ‘Ø-o¼ (ý°Y Ñ[±(m (EÛ$¿ ÑZ§æ§ (É*33 2>¥û (4o 2€Âœã ‚›‡E¨ =Læ ¸öwC Ú¿­ ùáiÀ r»À² _ézñÌ ¥ÍÅ a Û»3 ð};X =Îú |ŸE ±e¡ ±]žò ÿ œ;· ÿÀ×”Ž :›–8]  TO BE SCHLEPPED IN Sagi That's... Man Gazing at Tower Back when I was a boy, we used to call this the tower of courage.

I saw a number of brave young souls test their mettle by jumping from its top floor with my own eyes.

Even I could do it if I used my wings, but they didn't. Oh, to see that thrilling devil-may-care jump again! Jump from the top of a tower without using your wings? You must be crazy. Well, how about these fine ceramics? You won't find better craftsmanship!

Why not spend the time while you wait for Wiseman's call surrounded by these masterpieces? Welcome, welcome! Running low on grains, perhaps?

Fat or skinny, it's all the same once you're a magnus! Eat while you still can! Hello, hello! How about some fresh fruits and vegetables?

Don't miss your chance to savor every flavor of the rainbow! Eat up! It seems that even these poor little caplins have their share of worries.

They refuse to leave this spot for fear of the black caplins. I guess it's not easy being an animal, either. I know I was turned into a magnus, but for some reason my spirit is still hanging around here.

Maybe out of worry for the caplins? You just never know where they'll get off to if nobody is watching.

They're suckers for heartenbrace, you know. We can't have them ambling off to Matar for a snack. White Caplin Baa. Black Caplin Baa! Beautiful stones line the bottom of this fountain, reflecting the light prettily. Plates and vases decorated with paintings are on sale here, just waiting to get knocked over or broken. The prices at this shop are higher than most in the area, perhaps catering to a luxury market. The view from a place this high up is always impressive.

If someone could bring themselves to jump from a height like this, they could do anything. Should we jump, ? Needless to say, I'm using my wings. Let's jump! Let's not You're not going to say anything crazy like, "Let's jump!" ...Right, ? Let's jump! Of course not ......

Using my wings, right? Of course No way!

Phew. In that case...I can probably make it. Naw, you can't use your wings! Even I could do that. You're just not brave enough. Are you serious?! I could die, you know!! ...You'd still tell me to jump? Jump! You don't have to

All right, fine. If you insist, , I'll jump for you. Astounding!

Wow, that was a sight. That was it. That was what I've been waiting to see! Thank you! Your jump showed tremendous bravery. Please, take this in thanks. Hermit's Cane Oh man, was that scary. I'm never doing anything like that ever again.

Phew. I thought you were serious for a minute, there. What a giant bell. They probably ring this to keep time in the city. This is the butcher's stand. Uncut blocks of meat are up for sale. They're offering free samples here. The yellow fruit looks quite tasty. Maybe I'll help myself to one bite... Down the hatch!

...S-so sour! This fish is carrying eggs. Its abdomen is visibly swollen. Grains like barley and rice are up for sale here. It's all coming back to me... I don't feel anything Return to the present Do nothing Little tracks on the clock-tower walls tally the many children who have climbed it over the years. This window has been decorated with impressively delicate ornamentation. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä fhá pœ€ ý ?y ±( ø

I've spent 30 years on my ceramics. If I become a magnus, will it mean all that effort was meaningless?

I'm not criticizing Wiseman, but I've never felt the need to open my wings at home. Am I misguided? This color is a little off... There's too much black in his work these days. What's going through his head, I wonder?

He mumbles about how he wants power.

It's like he's going to sell his soul to the Dark Brethren. How unsettling... Grandpa says not to use our wings of the heart inside the house. Isn't that weird?

Without our wings, we're no better than caplins. How unseemly is that? The pot in this kiln looks just about done. A peek into the back of the kiln reveals a pot just recently put in to be fired. Dyes of every color have been set here, allowing the craftsman to paint anything he can dream up. Milly Ooh, I want to try. Guillo Someone like you paints? How rude! I did a fair bit of art in my schooling, thank you. This pottery wheel spins while the potter shapes the clay. The pot on it is still soft and fragile. These ceramics are being lightly dried before they are fired. Some have formed cracks as a result. Samples finished with different glazes stand in a line here. The colors are all quite pretty. This water is kept close at hand for emergencies. Sagi This is here in case a fire breaks out. We shouldn't take its magna essence. This firewood is used in the kiln. It's been stacked in an alternating pattern to help it dry faster. Finely crafted pots are prominently displayed here. These white pots are fresh from the kiln, and now await painting. Painted pots are being dried in the sun here. This pot is filled with dye used in painting other pieces. The artisan washes his hands here. Clay has stopped up the sink, preventing water from draining. Medium Attack B ÍÍÍÍ ä A~-† ÍîuG  Áé˜ Pb O °F¼÷ ‡.& @èýQ*  ­ Èú îKq›6 >‘²…Ð tÝún Ë!1Cš #A few meetings back, my wife was turned into magnus by Wiseman.

Until then, we just couldn't wait until it was our turn. Now I'm a little scared.

I've been terribly lonely since my wife has been gone. My heart is broken. I've even lost my wings... This laundry has grown stiff from being left out to dry for too long. These beds are little more than thin mattresses atop piles of wood, making them rather hard. These dishes have been organized to be easily accessible when the occasion demands. Ornamental weapons have been strewn here haphazardly. This is a child's toy. From the scratches it bears, it looks like it's seen a lot of action. These flowers have dried out completely. They must not get much attention. This mysterious plant conveniently repels insects from the surrounding area. Illustrated books for children line these shelves. A full range of kitchen tools have been gathered here, but they've seen little use. This plant's seeds have fallen to the soil, where new sprouts have begun to peek up. The blaze burning here is enough to heat the whole room. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä aŒt. ÙQÒI ´+L´c À=óE ò’t[ ÷æþôò 'ÈJGu —Ì:tí ùÆpl; 6Õ ˆL jx4bÔ ÉMy husband went and became a magnus before me, so now I have to see after the kids.

I hope my turn comes soon. My husband said he would wait for me...but where, I wonder? I can't stand Wiseman! My father is gone, and it's all his fault!

All this talk about hearts, it's no different than selling your soul to the Dark Brethren for power!

I'll get my revenge someday! I don't care if I have to sell my soul to do it, either! This wheel is used to spin thread from cotton. Sagi That spindle looks sharp. Be careful, Milly. This loom is used to weave textiles with a distinctive regional pattern. Its rhythmical sounds are soothing. The furnace is apparently kept off while weaving to avoid bleaching the color from the thread. Completed textiles are being stretched as they hang here. This wool is all waiting to be spun into thread. It seems this accomplished weaver is also a good cook. This pot's contents smell delicious. The leaves on this cotton seedling are a bit odd in shape. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡‡¬ ±u Ü Öá:² eä’ê C$ ×Üx­ª Ê:ª® ªîѐ/ nPriest Pray, my son. Wiseman shall provide a future to you all. We look after those lucky children who have had both parents turned into magnus here.

Someday, they themselves will become magnus as well. I wonder what it feels like to become magnus? I can't wait! My mom and dad are both magnus already. Isn't that awesome?

That's why I'm being real good here, so I can hurry up and become magnus, too. Everyone talks about how they're jealous of the people who are turned into magnus, but not me.

I get these dreams at night. Wiseman is standing over the bodies of my parents, laughing... Fate Idol ä FXóÀQ ù « (¿“z ¡N K؇] ã¹» œ{‡g óݨQJ øѝÚ[ óÈfà übPá U’çÕª dô…ß ³Ó^Ñ Çny~À !븺S 2 ”=^ qƒ~m ‚½Ôs qÊcz é±kà q)Ö N”Õ¥] @𨻠®÷J6a |žò’ ®œÂÁ %'Ã} ¼ÈK'$ äôë‡ ¼â± U §}  á¬? ‘oÃ|  ˆ©o* $’ô _ýwÑ ¨pÿ£ T|q e+÷( TÖÖ í !Œ <"æ¶ úMX¼ °O+ +3/±é å=®7 +Íâþ¿ ;6¢ Lš4sÖ m L ¯ÔX [ à ™2*H÷ T¢Jø ™Ìfî úŸvÝ ÂòÛtI ks  ÂX"GÚ ƒ¾™´¦ ˆc=‚P ÎN~®Ÿ ó´&~ ¾øõ G<¼^r ­ = ѨO,Ï ]}=9 e‘àAD šWiseman Votary Long live Wiseman! Long live Wiseman! Long live Wiseman! The power of the heart... The power of the heart... The power of the heart... Promagnation is everything. Promagnation is everything. Promagnation is everything. Sagi ...... ...It's no use, they can't hear me. There's no point talking to them now, . Supplicant Man Please! Let me be the next to become magnus by your hand, Wiseman! Please!! Indignant Old Woman What are you blathering about? I should be the next to go! My heart is the most ready! Boastful Old Man No, I'll be the next to go. That is, if it pleases Wiseman. Antique Merchant So, nobody needs anything but their heart, huh? I guess my precious collection is obsolete, then... ...Still, my heart isn't strong enough to let the material things go. Maybe I'll start with this. What, you want more? Believe it or not, these are pretty important to me... Elysse's Brother Thank you. Don't cry, Elysse! Father isn't gone! Father's heart lives on forever! Elysse What's this...? From your father From a stranger Huh, Father gave you this?! Thanks! His heart really IS forever, wow!

I found this up earlier. It was just laying in the sand. You can have it! Light Sophia Thank you. Now I have no regrets...lef...t... Waah! Waaah! I don't want it! I think Father wanted to give her a pressed flower as a present... Thank you. I'll take good care of it. Waah! Waaah! Father's not coming home. He's turned into a magnus, and now he's not coming home!

He told me he'd make me something later! I picked all these flowers just like he asked! Will The elaborate ornamentation suggests this has some ritual purpose. Paintings of this kind are said to bring good fortune. What, this little doodle? Even I can draw better than that. This water brings prosperity...supposedly. It fetches quite a price on the market. A fishing net has been wound up here carelessly. Flotsam and jetsam have been collected and stacked high here. This boat has been carved out of a single tree trunk. The balance is a bit off. Dried seaweed is caked on to these fishing buoys. These precious metals have begun to rust from exposure to the salty air. ÍÍ ä ï3€ ŒoÀ‘ D@« ?Xg‹M D€Õ ]õSÝT §/þzþ æ€%Tê Flk¿ ?5ð¸ç yÞ›r³ œéÛåÐ ÜStrong Attack B This red medicine is a thick, muddy sludge. Sagi Wow, what a stench... These fruits are overripe. Perhaps they're used in curative compounds. Cans of red-colored vegetables have been set in a row here. Long reeds have been dried and folded up here lengthwise. They appear to be medicinal herbs. These bottles are full of red and blue liquids. I wonder how this stuff tastes. This sealed white pot is being used to ferment its contents. Plants and nuts are being fermented into liquor here. ÍÍÍ ä Åò"K [ƒËû Ü’¾ CéšÒð §þa”‰ È$hßä ød Ë V±¸ V°‡ ¦>_’Q Ùî²bþ ÞGÊw¬ Strong Attack B I don't understand Wiseman these days. At this rate, it's like he's just eating people.

If all he does is consume them, he's worse than the Dark Brethren. At least you can negotiate with them.

But with the Brethren buying souls and Wiseman eating them, it's the end of the world, I tell you. A hammock hangs here, but the layer of dust covering it suggests it hasn't been used in a while. This blue-green urn is empty. Various bottles and jars line this tabletop. Spears, bows and arrows, and heavy rope for hunting have been set out on this large table. There's not a single wrinkle on this bed. It looks a bit small for an adult. These bottles are full of red and blue liquids. Sagi I wonder how this stuff tastes? The shelf is lined with ceramic plates and bowls. ÍÍ ä ±‹† ¾‡ -dÝù hWelcome! ...Um, I'm over here. Hello? Thank you, come again! ...Why won't you look at me? I have mail for you. ä 8þÒÐ þô ¢ç3ì )mŠÚ -núŒ ÊFz ‰ ωÊ g8=_ ,ò»àB â÷ÀÑœ Áî¸B7 Áè4I: rèZSû w šs÷ rÆ´fé ­Í¯ r¼§¨ Èzý r¼u bqšS rFÔÆ bÚ•¤þ ÀsÉðV r }Å $ê\‰ ÏNÇÐŽ Ï憙¹ †ÄVy À»8àà _Z<ïA Ï, m«±Ë a­T …³mk- °—€É ³¬ÌŠG ³Ës4/ ßu[ $q%^* Ö©eã z)Ï> TSk ˜$&š è¢D– òvÑœ ,ªÐF¾ ¯ëƒB ò(”þÑ ,«aýP ¯‡7ð ¶A!@ ½h¯ßV ªwù `¤Næ €…Ò  %SH vThoran You all set? Then let's get going. Damn! It never would've come to this if we'd only made it here faster!

No, it's too soon to give up. We should at least check on all the villagers. Seph The people here don't seem to have any memory of their disembodiment.

Maybe that's best, for their sake. Let's ask around the village for now. That huge presence... It's gone. It was swallowing up people's hearts...but it didn't take us.

Now we have to go on like this, forever... Maybe we would've been happier if it got us, too. Every day, more hearts flicker out—like some massive force is drawing them in.

It's fine, you don't have to lie. My thoughts and feelings are all that's left of me...right? Up north, a whole host of hearts disappeared all at once.

Maybe it's just me, but I can feel that sort of thing now more strongly than before.

What's happened to me? I almost feel as though I oughtn't ask... You must be travelers. Aren't you surprised to find a village in such a place?

Hmm, that's odd... It's usually such a busy village, but today I don't see a soul about. Girl I always used to think that if you lost your body, you'd die. But then, what does that make me?

Will I stay like this forever, and never change? There's someone out there growing bigger every day by eating the hearts of other people.

Life like this is unbearable. But not being myself anymore—that would be even worse. Is there some reason this had to happen to us? Was it part of someone's plan?

What comes next? Hmm, even without my body, I still feel scared... My face... I keep...looking... But there's...no reflection...

Sniff... W-Why not...? The scary feeling has gone away, but now all I have left is an unending cycle of the same events.

Are we going to be trapped here between these fire moss walls forever? I can't shake this feeling that something terrifying is drawing steadily closer.

And yet I can't leave the village. I know it sounds strange... Oh, what's become of me? Was there some sort of trouble in Naos? I get the most awful feeling...

It's so strange. Whenever I try to leave the village, it's like something pushes me back. Strange... There are so many lights out today. Even more than usual.... Maybe I'll go pay my brother a visit in Cujam sometime soon. I can bring him some fire moss.

Did you know? Fire moss doesn't grow except around these parts. I may not look it, but I'm a city girl, born and raised in Cujam.

But my heart wasn't as strong as the others', so I wound up moving here to Rasalas. She keeps saying she feels like something's wrong, but I think she's imagining it.

I don't feel a thing! And even if I did, life's too short to waste on worrying. You ever wonder what these lights are? There are a number of theories, but nobody's really sure.

Some say it's the fire moss reacting with the water in the hollow...

while others say bits of the power of people's hearts have collected here over time.

I guess there's no way to be certain...but they sure are pretty, hmm? Why do I study rocks, you ask? I have a theory that people's hearts reside in rocks.

Before you call me crazy... People use rocks all the time to commemorate special events, right?

They engrave words into stone or give someone a beautiful gem. That's just part of what I mean. You think it's odd I'm so cheerful? I already realized a while ago that my physical form is gone.

But my heart is still right here. May as well spend my time doing what I love, right?

I don't know if I'll pass on tomorrow or in a thousand years, but I'm going to make the most of it. There are wondrous rocks to be found, even among the stones and pebbles.

Over the eons, sand has accumulated here at the bottom of the hollow, forming stones.

Some are a curious color, maybe from fire moss or something trapped within the sand. I'm what you might call a geologist of sorts. I study the natural rock formations in these parts.

Aren't they amazing? See the rock on that ravine wall? Looks like a person, doesn't it!

Rocks like this are especially common in this area. What fun it would be to put them all in a row! I'm sorry... Being with you now hurts too much. I'm so, so sorry. I see... When you don't tell me the truth, it's...painful for me, too.

And it kills me to watch you suffer because you can't confide in me. I just want you to be happy. Thank you for being so kind. ...Goodbye. If there's something going on, tell me. We never keep secrets from each other! It's not like I'm trying to hide it. I just... I need some time. I had a terrible dream... People get killed left and right. You don't think— ...... We... We'll always be together, right? No matter what? Talk about out of the blue! We made a promise, didn't we?

We said we'd grow old together. What's gotten you all shook up? No, no... Don't you see? We're—

Nothing. It's nothing. Just...promise you'll always be there. Something like a thin mist is rising off of the water's surface.

It seems to change a curious color as the lights which float nearby are refracted within it. Only Sagi's face is reflected on the water's surface.

This side looks pretty deep. Sagi It looks like this way leads out of the village. Let's keep looking around for now. An error has occurred in the map script. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,R}py €ÄØj êu5ÿ Ÿ°µÖ Nß2÷ Óu| |œ´2œ |ý[ãð Jc„Ž— ZMÕÁ JúǶ ³ ¤X J¬ƒŽ) BÔzN: J†Yµ ¥4Qÿ ÿ÷ ž¯ JFíà0  ßÍÖÖ  ÁÍ® Ý í "€ÿL yÑuÿ Ú‘_ Ú 5 89Àe Ž1qV ïî å q/çì qqW³` ÆLì` b›gÓ eßœBÄ »%p^ »I³q( À+Ç ½§LÆ Rß±¦á ¨ôâ‹0 ­ÁB6í ÕùG,5 àb²\ u/=·c ¿%SH BPieda Everyone is going about their lives as if nothing's happened... This is so...horrible.

Come on. We should look around to see if anyone is left. My in-laws are too laid back for their own good!

Although...it does prove to be their saving grace every now and then. Not long ago, a traveling merchant came by. But when I greeted him, he let out a yelp and ran!

I was so shocked! I hadn't realized until then that I'd become...like this. My in-laws might seem like gourmets, but they really aren't.

No matter what I fix for them, they wolf it down and say it's the tastiest thing they've ever had. Yikes! I'm glad my in-laws are alive and kicking, but do they do ANYTHING besides eat, eat, eat?!

Well, that'll teach me to marry an eldest son. We're doomed with his parents under the same roof. Pessimistic Man It hurts until you cry, but then crying makes it all go away. Funny how that works... I'm in the mood for a good, long cry. But the tears just won't come!

Oh, if only someone would sing me a heartbreaking song... Wh-What a... Ohhhhh...

What a heartbreaking song! The tears, they just won't stop! Thank you! Now I can bawl to my heart's content. Here, let me give you this in return. Violet Taboo Um...if I may ask a strange question... Can you see me all right? Something feels a little off...

As I thought. My family still hasn't realized what's happened, and I can't bring myself to tell them. I can tell she's giving it her all, dear.

Let's be patient. If it's seafood you're after, how does a sauté of tunajack and hoopdock root sound? Oh, that's right, we still have those pumpkin nuts from before. They'd make a fine croquette. The caplin steaks we had last night sure were tasty, don't you think? I ate three of them! By the by, haven't we been waiting for supper an awful long time? How much longer? The merchants from Cujam haven't stopped by for some time now. Pity... I feel like seafood.

A crawbster bouillon would be just bully. Hmmm, that sounds good, but with pumpkin nuts, I think I'd prefer a ratatouille. Indeed, indeed. I wonder how many more years of good food I have to look forward to.

It's a great thing to be born with such a sturdy body. An ethereal light emanates from these blue mushrooms. It appears they're used for lighting. There's only one large, circular bed. Does that mean the whole family sleeps here? Giant bread the size of a small child is laid out here along with some vegetables. Milly People really eat this? They're liable to chip a tooth. This shelf is lined with relatively thin books, perhaps for light bedtime reading. Sagi I've never seen writing like this... Exotic vegetables are stacked high with dirt still caked on them. The jar on the right is filled with dried clams, while the left jar holds their shells. Empty plates are set out upon the table. It must be close to mealtime. A wobbly vase and a big basket are set out here.

A closer look reveals that the vase has been secured so it doesn't fall. An error has occurred in the map script. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 78Yê­ ´Ÿe Œ‘# ŸÕ=Ó ¤e˜ Ì Â4Pê Ç>ÔJb ð[Òžq ¤ùæ´ Âªl¡ Çz¿¡Õ ÷.þòì ÷tx+ ÷Å~– ÷•f  É&ª ’ý—‡® 2Wb$˜ Ò&\´- U„ߌÿ Ù ¸õ‘ †(e I|LÚè Â>¨ *›ˆÏZ G)Â* G‰g= ³˜¥ m%œJ …¦)eå ˜ÿ“ ò-)  ŽÛ”3 –Užñn GEÖé Gáò . í-¾œ¤ Aþ¢‹ ¤l b# Jgµ JøQ8â )!G U ¾ÄrÔ% fŠõ‚ ÈU}£b ^[§ KXÜ — û” Xö—ý[ °GÆM û)'N »WVa tG2pZ 6–;…Z ‡%SH ÒVen A baby... The family in this house had a baby. This is...unforgivable.

Hey, did you see if anyone was left? Let's look carefully, for their sake. Jude Bruvver, Bruvver! Heehaha! Sagi Hey, do you think he's talking to me? Rashid Bbbbt! Ahahaha! What's to become of us now, I wonder?

It hurts to watch my husband carry on like that, blissfully unaware. And my poor baby... I could feel him coming closer... I could feel him absorbing all those people's hearts.

Not this child, I beg you! Don't take this child's heart away! I wonder which is really worse: being erased, heart and all, or having only the heart left behind.

Can we even claim to be alive when we're like this? My baby.... He was so full of energy....

His future was full of possibilities...Will he never have the chance to grow up? My baby.... He was so full of energy....

His future was full of possibilities... Will he never have the chance to grow up? Jude. Yes, it's a good name... Thank you very much. Rashid. Yes, it's a good name... Thank you very much. Ah, I just can't decide! That's it, I'll get your opinion!

I've narrowed it down to two ideas for my son's name, but I can't choose between them.

One is Jude, and the other is Rashid. Which do you like better? Hmm... What do you think? Jude Rashid I think I like Jude. Really? I thought so, too! I knew it all along.

Jude. Yes, it's a good name... Thank you very much. I think I like Rashid. Really? I thought so, too! I was starting to lean towards that one myself.

Rashid. Yes, it's a good name... Thank you very much. I still haven't decided on a name for my son. I'm stuck between two ideas.

It was hard enough getting it down to two. My first list of choices was as long as the room! We were blessed with a baby boy just the other day. You should see how cute he is!

My wife is in the back room with him now. Please, go on in and say hello! Families need to stick together during hard times, no matter how bad things get. Something big is on its way. But no matter what happens, I'll protect my children and grandson! I was all set to cook a nice meal for my daughter-in-law, but I can't even touch the ingredients.

I think I'm beginning to understand why she was so glum... For whatever reason, my daughter-in-law has been blue.

She's given me the most beautiful grandchild. I ought to cook her up a nice meal.

Maybe a steak—or better yet, my world-famous boiled fire mosshoppers! The sight of this mushroom sending up flecks of light is positively otherworldly.

Staring at it for too long makes you start to feel funny. It's a mushroom lighting fixture. Who knows how it works.

Its light is faint, but with the sun coming through the windows, it's enough to illuminate the room. Pots of various sizes are stuffed with pickled vegetables and meats and various kinds of fish. There's more than enough flour piled up here to feed a family. The pretty flowers are wasted in such a slapdash arrangement. What do you think? They're pretty, huh? I bought them and put them in there.

Flowers are precious in terrain like ours, but I want my kids to grow up around pretty things. Fresh firewood is piled up into a small mountain. Somebody got a little overzealous. This table appears to be part of the rock. Mushrooms are growing right by the bread. The stove's fire is out for now. Apparently it's also used for cooking. Each of the thick books laid out here would make an excellent pillow.

One of them is a children's picture book. I can't read the writing, but judging by the pictures, it's about someone's adventures in the sky.

They can fly anywhere they want with their wings of the heart... That must feel nice. Inside is a large hunk of meat. They've preserved it with some pungent herbs. Something is rustling around inside of this basket. Better not open it. An error has occurred in the map script. ÍÍ ä ˆ &¾ Š•w8 þ$ƒ Jö¢dC OŸ©w JÍ?Q OThoran Hey! Marno!

Where are you going? Hurry up, it's this way. Sagi ... Those people seem to have me confused with someone else.

Oh, well. Let's go with them for now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 'w¬ÖØ ÂK aÕ±² Ú¥‰å mèP 9ê–= f1pÑ fø£Ÿ š?LP° 'V™Í× ˆ>20 óSj³— ²µ  Ûíá mUK±R ®-tÅ 6D;óI ñ Š»¡´ HŠ:ú Htäç1 uf|"ä >“» ¦žˆfô +ÎÔ 9iÑù Šü¶§ J/#}° ‚UN eaË¢ oË圕 ËC*§î ßN"Ø êÂ;à  ðË[^Ä p“›¼ ¦ à \F1A cÛ—o lSagi Those people already made it all the way over there?!

It's too far to jump with just their wings... So how did they get across?

Well, no point in thinking about it. Right now we've got to catch up. The rock underfoot gives off a pale shine. It feels like it's gently pulling you toward it. Could this be where those people crossed? It has to be No, not here

This is too far to jump with just my wings... There must be some trick to it.

Come on, . Let's take a look around the area. The red stone shines fiercely, giving off a strange field. It's as if it were pulling you in. The red stone at your feet shines with a pale light. As you gaze at it, you feel it tugging you closer. The rock underfoot gives off a dull glow. The rock here... It must work the same way as the others. Do you think... The red stone at your feet tugs at you with a powerful force. The fierce glow of the red stone underfoot draws in any nearby iron.

This would be a great place to kiss a good sword goodbye. The nearby sand has gathered by the rock face—almost as if it's being sucked in. I can feel something pulling at my sword when we get close to this wall...

, it looks like we could draw some kind of magna essence from the wall.

Do you think we should? Yeah, let's! No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. Yeah... We don't even know what magna essence it is. Let's leave it. The light, it's fading! Nwah?! The blue sand cascades down into the hollow. There's no way to cross to the other bluff. Mountain Cherry Bud Flame Mail DEBUG DEBUG Flag Management Set flag Clear flag Blank magnus Do nothing Set Clear You got 3 blank magnus. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ºt -hÜ5 ¤ þ l_ª glï} Çç®nc 4½Èå u7â° ¥Ê¼2 <¨äG žÔî  š}Ña Ç8Ái ,kZü I Ö˜ ˆ™0 …&¬Fw ¹©Øq %²1C Ô\c kX•lv vuY)5 ÓSagi What's with that sand? As soon as the wall stopped glowing, it got all soft and just gave way. Hmm... We've fallen a good ways down, huh?

I guess we'd better look for a way back up. The rock is glowing red. It's drawing your body toward it. This rock looks just like the ones we saw up above. Wow, these rocks are pretty nifty. When they glow brightly, they pull the blue sand toward them. Those people from before must have crossed by making a bridge with the sand.

Come on, , let's give it a try! What?! Another wall formed in its place!

Does this mean we have to weaken the opposite side, too? Forget it, it's stuck tight to that red boulder. This rock appears to be made of the blue sand that flows through the hollow. You could probably push it. This massive red boulder is giving off an incredibly strong field. ......? The blue sand has bonded together hard as iron. There doesn't seem to be any way to pass. Purple Beans ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¯Š> ÷—U© Wuߧà lL«Á ”tš^D ¸,wPz ^;L”ë U»û@ >ì£u¨ JJÆ%Ò OrrL J–Ykª ;¶'Æ1 J\±À– O’i J¾iÅ ;tö ƮК ‚û£ J$ÿ [f²!W JTïl e/]h ›'†î JéÑu ̬Ú7e m+[ëa ËßôAQ JÚYhl !The red stone gives off a haunting glow and pulls at the metal fastenings you wear. Don't destroy it. The red stone gives off a dull glow. The rock gives off a pale light. A deep shaft leads down, down, down... This must be how the Sandfeeder moves about.

On closer inspection, the surrounding walls are giving off a pale shine. A deep shaft leads down, down, down... This must be how the Sandfeeder moves about.

On closer inspection, the surrounding walls are giving off a dull glow. The surrounding rocks begin to shine with a pale light. Ice Element Sagi Uh-oh! It woke up!

Its eyesight seems pretty poor, but it must have an amazing nose.

It's bound to pick up our scent if we try to sneak by.

I wonder if there's some way to mess up the Sandfeeder's sense of smell... It's bound to pick up our scent if we try to sneak by.

I wonder if there's some way to mess up the Sandfeeder's sense of smell... It noticed us from this far away.... That's an amazing nose it's got. Hey, ... I wonder if there's some way to mess up its sense of smell. Uargh! Looks like it worked. Now's our chance to slip by. A large caterpillar is taking a pleasant nap. So this must be that Sandfeeder they were talking about.

It seems to be asleep, so we shouldn't have any trouble getting by if we're light on our feet. This is a hole the Sandfeeder used. Could it lead to others like it throughout the hollow? The balmsand has put the Sandfeeder to sleep. It'll be a while before it wakes up. Come on, now's our chance to slip by. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä !=.g 9¶îÇ }Ø‚à ¶™dÀ ß&‚5 ¬ø  ESý´ –cð ¨ø¼ã ÒýIw öáÍPx G&œN ÈÛ”m~  ®!ËÙ ?¬7K fµj9i ?<Ι ¿¥Äô ŒÒ?å ?hß¿ Xá'Y è58} ?ÑQ; f™Eò iˆnT hA â9׏ƒ T3Ž IuýIR ¢³jþ 8H~³ gŽS t¯öZ ƒSagi S-Saved...

Hm? ......

Um, s-sorry about that. Uh-oh, we're being outrun here.

It's too dangerous to sneak by with the Sandfeeder there!

Maybe if we trapped the Sandfeeder while it's still inside its hole... It's too dangerous to sneak by with the Sandfeeder there!

Maybe if we trapped the Sandfeeder while it's still inside its hole.... There's a distinct footprint, as if someone went and stomped on it. It's out cold. You couldn't wake it up if you tried. You feel a strange power coming from the rock at your feet. The rock underfoot shines brightly. The rock shines with a wild light. Maybe we could trap the Sandfeeder if we blocked the lower hole while it's still inside. It looks like we got it!

But...that noise. Hear it thrashing around inside the hole? We'd better hurry up and sneak by. Pink sand is flowing in just this one place.

It has a nice scent, but it's so potent you can't smell much else. Uh-oh, we're being outrun here.

How are we supposed to get by with the Sandfeeder in the way?

Maybe we could wait till the Sandfeeder is inside its hole, then trap it somehow. The Sandfeeder is pounding on the wall from the other side. Better not provoke it any further. The blue sand has fused solid here. Punching it would shatter your fist. So don't punch it. OK? Crystal Edge Emerald Thrush Crush Charm ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä n=« Š¡^I ~This is the Albali Sandhollow... The temp map for S_CANYON05.

Go where there aren't any boxes, and you'll jump maps! The Sandfeeder's corpse lies strewn upon the ground. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä È:¤< riac œ{u> 8k_ < sá A2¢1  R3l ”ð€ ­Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä A˜\9 TÍ ¤ Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Xèå È:¤< riac œ{u> 8k_ F sá A2¢1 ªR3l ”ð€ ·Ascension Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $/þ¥ áÔ}g ¡ad [TEMP] Adhesive Bandages Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä }F ´¥X 48 JÔ¹ RÙ𠨩'ƒü ¨ü¢¨… X4 Üž*îÈ }ìÑ 3Ùí`Ä ¸àV _ò+å È:¤< Friac Jœ{u> F8k_ ‚ sá FA2¢1 æR3l F”ð€ óSagi This device reflects the light coming from overhead at a 90-degree angle. There are tracks in the ground here. It looks like we can rotate the device, . Let's rotate it No, that's OK Did you see that, ? The darkness blocking the way scatters when light hits it. We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. A finger of blue-white light stretches from the device.

Shimmering particles have clustered around the light's source. The light particles dance as if unsure where to go. Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä vª€Á 7ßêF  {ƒ aSagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. Cross Sophia ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä f]Œ8 ¥ëJ* ØRÅK ñ &º P Z^5 W m Õ=ú ©Sigil Cry Sagi A giant boulder is blocking our way. What should we do, ? Thoran This is a fine mess... Let's go get Ven! He'll have the path clear in no time. It's no use, . We need Ven, or we'll never move this boulder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä M¨Ç ÀnB …žSZ 7Ù1  AáŽO· N»¤H `À¬# d8¼d `½Ýò •­° “ `¼êq ÚÈ:¤< çriac ëœ{u> ç8k_ # sá çA2¢1 ‡R3l ç”ð€ ”The light particles dance as if unsure where to go. Evil Mail Plasma Blade Spirilight Quiver Ven Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. That's too high for me to fly. Sorry...

I'll wait here, OK? ...Sorry. Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä #J®Ä ºDãì È:¤< ariac eœ{u> a8k_  sá aA2¢1 R3l a”ð€ Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä •cÊý È:¤< riac œ{u> 8k_ N sá A2¢1 ²R3l ”ð€ ¿Wickedwing Revels Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ä ®øÛ 0  Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¡Å 9 ŠûE„ WÄ i=ù` a0nrÇ o;…¯ ê] ǁ j)쯷 wÈ:¤< …riac ‰œ{u> …8k_ Á sá …A2¢1 %R3l …”ð€ 2Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. We can't get by with all this darkness in the way, . This device reflects the light coming from overhead at a 90-degree angle. A finger of blue-white light stretches from the device.

Shimmering particles have clustered around the light's source. Negative Hat Efreeti Saber Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä q+š ½;2ÿ Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ü+!Œ ØX!i È:¤< riac œ{u> 8k_ T sá A2¢1 ¸R3l ”ð€ ÅSpirilight Quiver Force Ven Huh? Where did you come from? Oh, well. Ready to go? Sorry... I can't fly that high up.

You go on ahead. I'll wait here. Don't forget about me! ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä µ«üæ Áû òŸ ^us aóuû W×¹ ¼Sagi We can't get by with all this darkness in the way. We'll have to look for another route. We can't pass because of this boulder. If Ven were here, he might be able to move it... I don't know what's up ahead, , but something about it feels wrong...

I think we should go get Ven. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä {œSv BNÎ; 7¦¡ .îdj 5RÏ¿á Ͷôê „9÷ ɏöG ×MÁè& äéAÜ è_„‚q ä";žÏ -¤Ýˆ7 ä1r; :Sagi A giant boulder is blocking the path. Thoran We need Ven again, huh? He's the only one who's good at this kind of thing. It's no use, . We need Ven, or we'll never move this boulder. Hidden Sophia Diamond Drop Ven That's too high for me to fly. Sorry...

I'll wait here, OK? ...Sorry. Welcome back. All done? Then let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä á’F ¾YÒÉ 9;ðñd ‰This plant is dry as bone. It looks to be quite hard. This blaze seems to be lit with magic. It shows no sign of dwindling. Sedna Orange Tree ÍÍÍÍÍ ä $E ¡¥ ¿ ¡À€ Zwˆ[ _›ÀGé ¦ò !²‹ |ê/à +i¤7 B‚N˜ž Fáð,Ð Z¶+â{ gÿU3t €ô­Ña ½W1Ù *NÐÈ£ 4Thoran Uagh!!

This blue flame... It's draining...the power...from my heart... Seph Stay sharp, everyone! Get burned by their magic and your wings will break!

We can't afford to get bogged down here!!

Head straight for Wiseman! We have to strike him down!! Pieda Right. We know what to do! Ven Uh-huh! I won't let you down! All right. Let's go!! These plants look hard as rock. They appear to be hollow. It's doubtful this fire would waver, even if doused with water, but it may die down on its own with time. Fulgadrum Sublime Garb ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÉÞ } îݐ >beïþ {6£ÀK †^¶Â œüïñ ²ê¦[ ·The surface of this wasteland plant is hard as solid rock. The flames arising here are hot enough to singe the skin. Hot Spring Twelve-Layered Kimono Crush Talisman Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ’Zq ½VM b9 C ‘ó— ¤^9_( ¸This plant was listed in a guidebook you read as a child. It was listed as an extinct species. The sparse vegetation here is burning away. Chalice of Freedom Lightendrake's Drop Fair Guardian ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ·z,+ œOæ  Bd It's a cactus. Blaze. Something earned in a subquest (temp) ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä TKé] Á¸E ‘¸ÖK \N6À 0It's a cactus. Heavenlapse Spirilight Quiver Transcension ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ipÀB œ‹Œ¯ gBÚÐ la{[“ «Š4¬ gÊÍÿ ÑY$\ g NFB (Õ_]p Armor that has lost its bearer lies abandoned on the ground, as if to herald the ancient war's end. Sagi ......

I hope Seph and the others are at peace now... The remains of the Black Dragon... I wonder if this dragon was merely being manipulated by Wiseman, too.

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Here's your prize! Tee hee, take good care of it, now! Rank 2 Prize Aah, Mr. Sagi! You've made it to Rank 3!

I never knew you were so strong! Here's your prize! Congratulations! Rank 3 Prize Ohh, Mr. Sagi! Rank 4 already!

Amazing! You're so fast! Here's your prize! Congratulations! Rank 4 Prize Eee, Mister Sagi! Rank 5! You're too strong!!

What's next, the championship? I'm expecting great things! Congratulations! Rank 5 Prize Aiee, Master Sagi! You really went and became Champ!

Amaaazing! I'm your fan for life! Congratulations! Champion Prize Ahaa, Master Sagi! I can't believe you beat that legendary machina!

I'm yours, any day, any time! Sagi, congratulations! Wicked God Statue Prize Aah, Master Sagi! My shift is almost up here! Do you want to go somewhere?

I'd follow you anywhere you wanted to go! This is where we distribute the prizes.

Come on back whenever you've gone up in rank!

I'll be waiting here with a fantastic prize for you! Ark Uwaah...! Sagiii!

You're amazing! Simply, truly amazing!

I, I...! Grrah, the tears just won't stop! I'm moved! Touched! Inspired!!

You're aces, Sagiiiiii! I LOVE YOU! So you've finally made it this far! To tell the truth, I never even imagined you were this strong.

Just a little further and you'll be facing the ultimate challenge...!

I don't know whether to be excited or nervous or expectant or afraid or...

What I do know is that you'll make it happen. I believe in you! Remember, the Snare are Panie's favorites.

There's no telling what he might do if you win. Sagi, you've been climbing ranks at an impressive pace!

Keep it up! I just might turn into a Sagi fan! Be careful around the entrants and monsters that that aristocrat Panie is behind.

He's crushed a number of entrants that crossed him already. Stay on his good side if you want to survive. Oh, hey, it's Sagi. How's everything been going?

Go out there and give us all a match so hot that it's...you know, hot! The Champ! Just sending you out onto that stage is enough to make us tremble!

We're hoping for some more amazing battles, Sagi! Up ahead is the battle stage...

But I guess you already knew that, considering you've been through this all before, huh? Guardsman This leads to the arena. If you want to fight a battle, go register at the desk to the right. Congratulations on winning the championship match! I was lucky enough to see it.

The first time you came in, you looked like just another kid. Now you're a full-fledged warrior.

I'm sorry I underestimated you. No hard feelings, yeah? Hmm, you've shown amazing strength for someone your age.

I suppose you're living proof that fighting instinct has nothing to do with how old you are. Hmm? You the new entrant?

We've been getting a lot of scrawny brats these days... You really think you've got a chance? Champ! You really are amazing...

You've moved on to a place I could never reach while I was just sitting here on my ass drinking...

It's inspiring. Maybe I'll give it another go, too. These days, I really can't be bothered to fight any battles...

What do you call it, a slump? Maybe not quite... Oh, man... This losing streak is killing me...

I haven't won a match in forever... Maybe it's time for me to just pack it in... This is no time to be arguing! We've got to go for the championship! It's my personal dream! All those two ever do is argue.

They've both got the chops. If they could just get along for a minute, I'm sure they'd both go far. Err...n-now, now. Fighting isn't the answer... I wasted too much time cheering other people on, and now I'm getting left in the dust!

I've got to get serious, here! We're aiming for that championship title, too! How come you're always going after the sleeping enemies?!

Don't you realize that having that many awake at once makes for a hard battle?! You're not too bright. I told you half a hundred times before the battle, watch out for lightning attacks!

But nooo. You had to make yourself a walking lightning rod! You had to get knocked down!!

Honestly, I can't work with you. Ahh, the Champion! How cool!

How ridiculous do you guys look compared to that?! Put a little effort into your appearance!

Strength alone isn't enough here at the Coliseum! You've got to win peoples' hearts! I thought I told you to be sure to equip a weapon when fighting hard-shelled enemies like that?!

You never listen, do you?! I don't believe you sometimes! Well, I'm not the once who took that poison attack and spent most of the battle turning green!

Don't you preach to me about armor and healing items ever again, Mr. Unprepared! The championship is great and all, but I want to see more from you guys!

Focus, get out there, and do your best! Don't wake sleeping enemies! You've got to take them out one at a time! Right, that's basic knowledge! C'mon! Don't let her tell you off like that! Fight back! Fight, fight! Really, it's fun just watching these two go at it with one another.

I'd like to see them succeed, of course, but I'd be sad if they became big celebrities and disappeared. Equip weapons when fighting hard-shelled enemies for the destructive power you need! You're right, missy! Yeah! Sing it, girlfriend!

I've got money on you guys! Don't you let Mr. Man hold you back! Such excitement for the championship battle!

You just don't get this kind of a thrill as a monster owner. I'm glad I switched over! It's all about the monsters! Take a look at Panie, the famous monster owner.

Do you have any idea how much he earns a year in winnings? If you're going to bet, bet on the monsters! I think that monsters make for a more sound investment than human fighters.

They're cheaper to maintain, and above all, they don't complain! That alone makes it worth it. Oooh! It's the Champ!

That was sooo exciting! I'm glad I put my money into the entrants! More people have been investing in the entrants recently, huh?

If it helped support fighters like the boy I saw a while back, I might give a little money myself. Monsters are easy money, but sponsoring a local hero is the ticket to glory.

It's hard to pick one over the other. Ooh, Sagi! Will you go out to dinner with me? I know a really tasty spot! The other day an entrant asked me out to dinner! I'm so nervous! Phew, the people around here are all pretty crude.

I wish someone would show up who was a little more settled. A strong man, but refined. Sagi! Your wish is my command! Want a shoulder rub? Foot massage?? Working here is a pretty good deal. It lets you get close to all the entrants! Ugh, look at this mess... Can't they eat with a little more class? Ooh, Sagi! Did you need something? I'll do anything, just name it! Oh, hello, Sagi! What's up? Yes, hello! Can I help you? S-Sagi! I love... t-to watch you fight! Keep up the hard work!

I'm sorry, I know I'm rambling! I'm such an idiot! Ack, Sagi! C-Can I help you with something? Can't you tell? I'm in the middle of work here. Please don't get in the way. Humph! S-Sagi! I-I... I, um, watch all of your fights!

I'm sorry, I know I'm rambling! I'm such an idiot! Y-You're Sagi...right?

N-No, it's nothing! Forget about it! What? Don't talk to me if you don't have any business here! Humph! Wow, Sagi! Oh, uh, um... You're really strong, huh?

I'm sorry, I know I'm rambling! I'm such an idiot! Y-You!

Oh, n-nothing! Never mind! Uh-huh, yes, hello. Look, I'm only interested in strong guys, OK? Too bad for you! Sagi, you're quite the star!

Look at all these young ladies! I'm impressed! Sagi, you've really been working hard lately! I'm overjoyed at all the new young ladies in the audience! Oh, you're Sagi, right? It's been a while since we've had such a young fighter.

A baby face like yours oughta bring the ladies here in droves! Make it happen, Sagi! Ahh! My head! My heaaad!

It's pointy! It's pointy! Pointy!! Grrrh... Gwargh!

Huuup... Fleah! Hey, are you listening?! We've got a new Champion! It's been decades!

Come on, wake up! If you miss this, you'll regret it! People around here have been losing their edge! This place used to be crawling with talented fighters.

Hey, are you listening?! You should pay attention when people are talking to you! You can DO it! Go, Sagi, go! Hooray, Sagi! Go, Sagi, go! Push 'em back, Sagi! Go, Sagi, go! Yaaay!! I love you! Well, I managed to sneak in all right, but where do I go from here to meet the Champion, I wonder? Th-the Champ! Hey, sis! This is the Champ, right?! I've been telling this person about your successes here, Sagi!

Everyone's abuzz from the emergence of a Champion after all these years! That Sagi entrant is something else! The breadth and beauty of his techniques! His unique comrades!

The championship match was the first time I saw him fight, but I can understand why he's so popular! Recovered Person Phew! I feel like I just relived some childhood trauma there!

But now I feel great! Woo, this is awesome! Person Seeing Stars D-don't look at me! It's not what it looks like! I didn't wet my pants—!

Huh, MOM?! How long have you been... You were watching this whole time?!

Where am I...? I-I see all the pretty stars... Oh, I see. I've become a bird. A lock holds this heavy iron door shut. Sagi Hmm? It says that this is the champion's private room.

Does that mean I can go in if I become champ? These stairs lead to the Coliseum's battle arena. The fights are up this way, but they said to sign up with the lady at the registration desk first. Liquor from all over the world fills these barrels. The crates smell of pungent machina oil. The Coliseum is run by the Empire, so this must be for cooking. Something smells sweet. The barrels appear to hold liquor made from fermented fruit. These wooden crates contain provisions used to prepare the food here. Hey, Sagi! You got a minute? Sagi, your sponsor is Mr. Sting, right? I don't know Sponsor? I don't know. You don't know? How can you not know? Sponsor? Yeah, sponsor. A sponsor is a sponsor. How can you not know about this? Behind each and every entrant here, there's someone contributing money. It's like a hobby for the rich.

Sponsoring a successful fighter here in the Coliseum is like a status symbol for them.

As a result, whenever some conflict arises between sponsors,

they have the entrants under their wing duke it out for them.

Well, as a result of THAT, you see rigged matches every so often. The world ain't always a pretty place.

Anyway, my point here is it's for your own good not to beat anyone sponsored by that aristocrat Panie.

Not only would you open yourself up to a world of hurt, your sponsor would also be at risk of retaliation.

I hate to talk like this, but it's the truth. Mess with anyone else all you like, but stay away from Panie.

I only say this because I'm expecting great things from you. I'll quit nagging at you for now.

That was all I wanted to say. I wish you luck! Sagi! Let's talk. First off, congratulations on getting promoted to Rank 3! Thank you. You're moving up the ranks pretty fast. Keep it up!

So, that talk...

In the Rank 3 battles, there's a set called the Snare.

Trust me, you're better off losing it. They're favorites of that aristocrat Panie I warned you about. ... Aww, don't give me that look. I'm saying this for your own good.

No good can come of making an enemy of Panie. Just take my advice. You beat Panie's protégés... He'll have set his sights on you now for sure.

Now it's just a matter of what he decides to do... Let's hope it's nothing bad. Sagi, you beat the Snare, didn't you?

That was one of the sets under the aegis of that aristocrat Panie I warned you about before...

He'll have set his sights on you now for sure.

Now it's just a matter of what he decides to do... Let's hope it's nothing bad. Flag Management So, what'll it be? Push the scenario counter forward Let's clear all the flags Raise my rank Gimme RP Set up finished battle flags Gimme research ingredients Nothing, really How far do you want to go? 2440 4010 5030 6100 10030 I've set it to 2440! I've set it to 4010! I've set it to 5030! I've set it to 6100! I've set it to 10030! I cleared all the flags! What rank did you want to be? 1 2 3 4 5 Champ You're Rank 1 now! You're Rank 2 now! You're Rank 3 now! You're Rank 4 now! You're Rank 5 now! You're the champion now! All right, here are 5000 more. How much do you want to have beaten? Nothing Until Rank 1 Until Rank 2 Until Rank 3 Until Rank 4 Until Rank 5 Until the championship battle Everything You haven't beaten a damn thing! You've beaten everything up to Rank 1! You've beaten everything up to Rank 2! You've beaten everything up to Rank 3! You've beaten everything up to Rank 4! You've beaten everything up to Rank 5! You've beaten everything up to the championship battle! You've beaten everything! Here you go! Obtained the magna essence Lava Lord's Skull! Obtained the magna essence Sandfeeder Silk! Obtained the magna essence Holoholobird's Plume! Obtained the magna essence Black Dragon's Horn! Hey, this kid's new. Show him the ropes, would you? Man You got it. Leave it to me. So, you're Sting's new guy, huh? That's right Sting? Oh, um...y-yeah. You sure took your time getting here. Everybody figured you'd lost your nerve and run off.

Mr. Sting's sponsoring you. Try not to cause him any grief, yeah? Sting? Huh? He's your sponsor, isn't he? Some memory you've got there.

Try to remember at least that much if you want to make it here at the Coliseum. I'm the battle commentator here. The name's Ark. Nice to meet you. Sagi. Nice to meet you, too, Ark. This is the ready room. Combatants like to shoot the breeze here between matches. This counter is the registration desk. They handle sign-ups for all the battles.

I'll get you all set up, so any time you want to battle, just come register here. The more matches you win, the further you advance, and the nicer the prizes become.

Just do your best, and don't push yourself too hard. Best of luck! Registration Lady Mr. Sagi! I'm at a loss for words...

I think this is the happiest day of my career here at the registration desk! Congratulations!

Mr. Lance and Elle both send their congratulations along, too.

You should go see them in person sometime soon.

Well, Sagi, you're officially now the Champion.

You'll now be able to select among battle sets that were never available before.

For the sake of all of us fans, I hope you'll give these new challenges a try! Impossible! Fighter's Soul Scarf Dragon Claw Pink Beans Emperor Crest Pegasus Feather Photo of Verus EX Combo recipe 1 EX Combo recipe 2 EX Combo recipe 3 EX Combo recipe 4 EX Combo recipe 5 EX Combo recipe 6

%s, right? You're sure? Yes No Prize Redemption Girl

It looks like your stock is all full! Make some room, then claim your prize. Obtained the Portrait of Verus!

It looks like you don't have any blank magnus free! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 1! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 2! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 3! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 4! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 5! Obtained EX Combo Recipe 6! This is the prize redemption counter! Got your eye on anything in particular? Anything else?

Anything else? Warrior's Scarf 5000 Dragon Claw 8000 Pink Beans 12000 Emperor's Crest 18000 Pegasus Feather 48000 ???? 99999 Other prizes Nothing

You've already claimed that prize. I'm afraid it's one per person!

Only entrants Rank 2 or higher can claim that prize!

Mr. Sagi, you don't have enough RP to claim that prize yet!

Only entrants Rank 3 or higher can claim that prize!

Only entrants Rank 4 or higher can claim that prize!

Only entrants Rank 5 or higher can claim that prize!

Only the Champion can claim that prize!

You already have that prize, sir!

Something is missing for you to be able to claim that prize.

I see. Well, good luck to you, Mr. Sagi! EX Combo Recipe 1 10000 EX Combo Recipe 2 15000 EX Combo Recipe 3 25000 EX Combo Recipe 4 35000 EX Combo Recipe 5 75000 EX Combo Recipe 6 85000 Other prizes Nothing

You need a certain someone's permission if you want to enter this battle.

I can sign you up for the battle as soon as they give me the go-ahead, sir.

Mr. Sagi, your rank isn't high enough to register.

Come back after you've earned some more rank points.

Mr. Sagi, your rank isn't high enough to register.

Come back after you've earned some more rank points and completed the rank quest.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the Coliseum. Registration Lady Welcome to the Coliseum registration desk.

How can I help you? Register for a battle Ask about the Coliseum Make small talk Never mind

S-Small talk? Uh, ummm... Oh! It's kind of cramped in here. My shoulders get really stiff.

...... Small talk isn't really my forté...

Oh! Uhhhhhh, I hear the emperor's been assassinated in Mintaka.

But I just heard that in passing. In case you were going to ask about it. Because I don't know. Anything.

S-So! In Dia, uh, dem. I hear something major's going on there. Yessiree...

...I'm not very fun to talk to, am I?

It's OK, I already know. You should see me at parties. Not that I get invited.

Now I hear there are troops in Sadal Suud. Again, this is just hearsay.

Like I can help it! I'm stuck in here all day!

How else am I supposed to get the latest news if I don't hear it from other people! How? HOW?!

So apparently they're holding some kind of election in Anuenue.

Aw, dash it all. I give up. I'm conversationally challenged.

I'm sure you'd have more fun talking with your girlfriend than someone like me, Mr. Sagi.

Any day now they'll be choosing the new emperor in Mintaka, huh?

Mr. Sagi... Does talking with me wear you out?

Someone told me once that I'm exhausting to talk to—and ever since then I've shied away from chitchat.

Machina are convenient and all, but I don't know how I feel about throwing away my wings of the heart.

I mean, there's no need to go that far, you know?

Oh, dear... I'm doing it again. Talking to myself again.

I guess I find you easy to confide in because you just smile and nod.

It sounds like promachination efforts are in full swing on nearly all the islands.

I hear it's even happening in some places against the wishes of the people who live there.

I don't think that's right.

The whole purpose of promachination is to make people happier, not to victimize them...

Oops... There I go, blabbing away—as if you actually care! Ha ha ha...

Sorry, Mr. Sagi. I get kind of hyper when you're around, since you're the only one I can talk to.

Mr. Sagi! I've been waiting forever to talk to you!

I heard they just completed some huge machina in Alfard!

...That's where you're going, isn't it, Mr. Sagi?

Please, PLEASE be careful. If anything should happen to you, I would just—ohhh.

See you again soon, sir. Rank -%d- Rank -5- Qualifier Rank Champion Sagi's Status RP %d RP %d RP %d RP %d RP %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d What's the rank for? What are RP? What does "Next" mean? What's a rank quest? What are gauntlet battles? Previous Did you have any other questions, sir? What's the rank for? This is basically your standing within the Imperial Coliseum. It goes up as you defeat stronger and stronger opponents. You're only allowed to register for battles against opponents of equal or lower rank. Keep at it, battle like a maniac, and one day you might even be champion! What are RP? RP stands for "Rank Points." They serve as both currency and EXP here at the Coliseum. You can earn RP by entering and winning battles. RP you've saved up can be exchanged for prizes. What does "Next" mean? This tells you how many points you need to go up a rank. The number decreases as you earn RP. After it decreases past a set point, you'll earn an opportunity to rise in rank. Once you've reached Rank 5, you'll still need to get your "Next" value down to a certain point before earning a shot at the championship battle. What's a rank quest? These are quests you can undertake once you've reduced your "Next" value past a certain point and won all the battles in your rank. We'll ask you to perform a small service, then your standing at the Coliseum goes up. That's all it is, really. What are gauntlet battles? These are back-to-back battles unique to the Coliseum. You don't have any time to heal or recover before the next wave of monsters attacks. Winning is no simple matter. You really have to use your head. About sub-battles About sub-battles Prize claim Prize claim Yeehah! You...are...the...CHAMPION!!! Mr. Sagi, that was an amazing fight! Congratulations, sir!

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My goodness, Mr. Sagi! It looks like you've completed all the requirements for Rank 2.

Congratulations, sir!

Well, normally this is when we'd talk about moving you up a rank...but I still haven't gotten permission.

I'll be sure to send you a letter the moment I get the go-ahead.

I'm terribly sorry, but please be patient until then. Congratulations, Mr. Sagi!

About your rank quest—well, sadly, we haven't had any requests.

I'll be sure to send you a letter the moment a job comes in for you. Please be patient until then. Escape handler Not handled

Which battle rank would you like to register for? Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 Championship battle Advanced battles Back You pansy! Rank 1 Quitting already?

Choose a %s battle set: advanced battle

Choose a set from the %s roster. Fab Forest Friends The Reinforcements Otherworldly Ilk Flappers 'n' Floppers The Hard Punchers Back The Fiery Spirits The Icy Stares The Human Wave The Brittle Bunch The Sadist Squad Back The Rear Guard The Imperial Battalion Danger: High Voltage! Carelessness Kills The Snare Back Blackest Night Bats Beat Birds The Attackers T.A.N.K. Hell's Heralds Back Awakening Extreme Chaos Nukerz Unbeatable Armor Fantabaloney! Back The Wicked Gawd Ten Straight Looming Danger Peril of the Sands Ruler of the Skies Living Fossil Relive the Nightmare Back

You've already cleared this battle set.

You've already cleared this battle set once. Champion Advanced Battle Fab Forest Friends The Reinforcements Otherworldly Ilk Flappers 'n' Floppers The Hard Punchers I don't suppose they all live in the forest? That must mean backup will keep on coming and coming. Supposedly they brought these monsters back just to fight! So what's so floppy about them? Their looks? It must be. I don't think I even need to explain this one...

%s %d RP %s The Fiery Spirits The Icy Stares The Human Wave The Brittle Bunch The Sadist Squad Apparently these guys are on fire! Hot, hot, hot! OK, so they sound pretty cold. But are they cool? They're about quantity over quality... At least that's my guess. Brittle, huh... What, are they sickly or something? That's a pretty creepy name. Are their attacks sketchy, too? %d RP The Rear Guard The Imperial Battalion Danger: High Voltage! Carelessness Kills The Snare The rear guard... Aren't they usually in charge of healing? I'm told all the Empire's elite units flock to this particular set. Hear that sizzle? Don't forget to stop, drop, and roll! Wait, that's for a fire... Don't let your guard down just because you're winning! Just don't! Apparently they come at you with a whole array of attacks. Blackest Night Bats Beat Birds The Attackers T.A.N.K. Hell's Heralds This collection of monsters all live in daaaaaark places. In a land with no birds, the bat reigns supreme! Something about their attacks just hurts like heck. Tank? Like, what, a tank full of water? And what's with the periods? These monsters must be totally scary. Scary monsters FROM HELL! Awakening Extreme Chaos Nukerz Unbeatable Armor Fantabaloney! Awakening? But don't they HAVE to be awake to fight? Apparently these baddies just confuse the heck out of people! I'll tell you one thing: these guys don't know how to spell. I guess you can't beat them... But don't you go joining them! Whatever it is, I like it! Don't you just want to SCREAM it? Fantabaloney!! Championship Battle These monsters are super-tough! Go out there and super-kick their butts!

The Wicked Gawd A "wicked gawd"?! Ooh, scary! Didn't know we had one of those!

Peril of the Sands It says you'll be facing a monster called a "Sandfeeder" in this battle.

Ruler of the Skies This one's against the evil, bloodthirsty Hollow Bird! Wait, is that right?

Living Fossil This is your chance to fight with the Lord of...something or other.

Relive the Nightmare Wait, why "relive"? Have you done this before?

Looming Danger Does that mean they're so big they loom over you?

Ten Straight A whopping 10 consecutive battles! Is that long? That's so long!

Would you like to register for this battle? Yes No

I'm rooting for you, sir!

OK, I won't register you.

Can I help you with anything else? Cancel Message Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5 champion Sagi achieved %s status!

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RP earned %d Total RP %d Total RP %d Total RP %d Total RP %d Total RP %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next 0 Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Next %d Registration Lady Oh, Mr. Sagi! I had a little favor to ask of you.

We've run out of the medicine we use to treat the Coliseum's wounded. Could you go pick up some more? Sagi Well, ? Of course! Why? Sure, we don't mind. Wow. That was a little disarming.

Er, I mean, thank you! It's just...most people are a little reluctant the first time we ask them to help out.

Let me go ahead and explain why we do it. Why me? Hee hee, everyone asks that the first time we hit them up for an errand.

Let me explain why we do it. As a matter of policy, we ask all combatants to perform some kind of service to the Coliseum—

and they're not allowed to progress a rank until they do.

Mr. Sagi, you're just about ready to move up a rank, so it's your turn now.

The upper management has already arranged for your first task—the medicine.

Please go to the infirmary in Sheliak. The doctor there has medicine we use to treat our wounded.

We'll let him know you're coming, so all you have to do is go, get the medicine, and bring it back.

Good luck, Mr. Sagi!

Right now we have you down for picking up that medicine in Sheliak.

Head to the infirmary there and pick up the medicine we use to treat the Coliseum's wounded.

We'll let the doctor know you're coming, so all you have to do is go, get the medicine, and bring it back.

Good luck, Mr. Sagi! Mr. Sagi, do you have a minute?

You may have already guessed, but I have your next job ready.

This time, we'd like you to act as someone's escort.

His name is Mr. Lance, and he's very dear to us here at the Coliseum.

We have him scheduled to meet you in the woods of Nunki Valley, so, let's see...

Why don't you guide him from there to Cebalrai?

And please be on your best behavior!

Right now we have you down for escorting Mr. Lance through Nunki Valley.

He's waiting in the woods there. Please guide him from there to Cebalrai.

Mr. Sagi, might I have a moment?

I have a dinner invitation here for you from someone very important.

It's from a Coliseum sponsor by the name of Mr. Panie.

It sounds like I can up your rank as soon as you get back from the engagement.

That means you've been exempted from doing any work this time. Yay!

You're set to meet at the entrance to Komo Mai. Please head there right away.

Mr. Panie is a wealthy investor who holds considerable sway here.

Please remember to be on your very best behavior!

Mr. Sagi, you've been invited to dine with a Coliseum sponsor.

His name is Mr. Panie.

You're set to meet at the entrance to Komo Mai. Please head there right away.

Mr. Sagi, you've received an emergency summons.

Please head to Vega right away!

Mr. Sagi, you've received an emergency summons.

Please head to Vega right away! Congratulations! You've qualified for the championship battle.

Win that one, and...well, you'll be champion, of course!

Amazing! Look at me! I'm shaking! I'm covered in goose bumps! I think I might even swoon or something!

You made it to the championship battle!! I've never had an entrant make it this far before, sir! Congratulations! You're the champion!

Nothing between earth and sky can stand in your way, sir!!

Congratulations! You were incredible, Mr. Sagi!

Elle and the others were so happy! You should go see them when you get the chance, sir! Did you bring the medicine we need, sir? Oh...yeah. Here you go. Wonderful! This is just what we needed.

All right, Mr. Sagi. Let's take care of your paperwork and move you up a rank, shall we? Well done, sir. Keep up the good work! Welcome back, Mr. Sagi.

Thank you for helping Mr. Lance out. He had some very nice things to say about you, sir. We really appreciate it.

All right, let's take care of your paperwork and move you up a rank, shall we? Welcome back. How did your dinner with Mr. Panie go, sir?

He mentioned that you were a well-mannered boy and a true sportsman.

Why, I do believe he's taken a shine to you, Mr. Sagi!

All right, let's take care of your paperwork and move you up a rank, shall we? Well done, Mr. Sagi. Keep up the good work! Mr. Sagi! I was so worried!

Obviously your efforts here have touched Mr. Lance's...no, all of your fans' hearts.

Congratulations, Mr. Sagi! I'm formalizing your status as a Rank 5 combatant right now! Everyone's rooting for you! Elle and Mr. Lance...

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You're late, real late! You were supposed to be here weeks ago! Come on, get inside! Huh, Sagi, you're not an entrant?! You were fighting here using someone else's registration?! You were deceiving all of us?! You didn't take the entrance test, you didn't even go through entrant registration... I can't believe it... I trusted you. Sagi, this is truly a disappointment. To think you hadn't followed rule one since the day you got here... This punk duped us all.

...Ban him. Ban him... Ban him! Man Now, wait just a minute. Ban him! I said WAIT. Lance Sagi, are you going to let this stop you? Sagi Mr. Lance...? You made a promise with my granddaughter, Elle, didn't you?

That you'd become the next Champion. And you all. Weren't you all Sagi's fans?

Is this any way to treat the person who brought you joy, brought you hope? He isn't registered? He doesn't have a sponsor?

Oh, please! If such things were really important, I never would have opened this Coliseum.

Why does this place exist? What did all of you come here to see?

Brave warriors, monsters, and the life and death struggle between them, that's what!

If people are going to make a fuss over those silly rules, I'll take Sagi in myself.

Sagi is my entrant.

I assume no one has any complaints with that? Now, Sagi.

Elle isn't the only one with high hopes for you.

Fulfill your promise and go win that championship. Usher Oh, I'm sorry. I can't let you through without a ticket.

If you're here to enter, tell the guard standing by the stairs over to the left. Oh! Mr. Sagi! I can't believe you're really talking to me!

What an honor! I'm rooting for you, sir! You're the Mr. Sagi everyone's been talking about recently!

I'm actually a fan, myself! Good luck, sir! Welcome to the Imperial Coliseum, your source for pathos and excitement! Wooow! I'd heard about you from my sister, but the new Champion?!

Amazing! I think I'm falling for you, too...! Y-You're Sagi, right?

My sister works at the registration desk in the ready room. She talks about you a lot.

So much, actually, I think she might be...hehe! Welcome to the Imperial Coliseum, arena of blood, sweat, and tears! Wh-Whoa!

Whoever thought you'd become the next Champion? I should have gotten an autograph or two! This is the Imperial Coliseum. People come here to watch fights, not to play around.

Got that? Then behave yourself. Ohh, it's the Champ! You don't need any explanations, do you?

During the fights, I'm right there in the audience, too. I'm looking forward to another exciting match! Welcome to the Imperial Coliseum. The combatants' ready room is down the stairs to the left.

Audience seating is up the main stairs, but I'm afraid combatants aren't allowed up there. Ohh, it's Sagi! Whoever thought the kid who waltzed in here would get this far?

You really can't judge a book by its cover, can you? The combatants' ready room is just ahead. Head there if you're looking to register for battle. Hey, Champ! Are you going to be fighting again today? I'll have to go watch! People usually aren't allowed through here. It's quite an honor—you should thank your sponsor. The place is packed full of people here to see you fight again today! We're all looking forward to it! This door leads to the audience seating area. Entrants aren't allowed through here. The Coliseum hasn't seen crowds like these in years!

It's all because of the new Champion. We're all indebted to you! The house is pretty packed again today. Show the audience a good time! Champ! Wave in my direction at your next match!

I'll bring my kids to come watch you fight! I'm counting on you! It'll make their day! Up ahead is the audience seating area. Entrants like you belong on the stage, not up there. I'd like to be able to show you through to the audience seating area, Sagi, but entrants aren't allowed.

I'm really sorry. Up ahead is the audience seating area. I'm sorry, but entrants aren't allowed through. Artist I knew I wasn't wrong about you! I'm glad I painted you, Sagi! Long live the Champion! It had to be you that I painted, Sagi! No one else would do!

I won't hear any buts about it! This space is crying out to me...

Paint on me! Paint on me!! Coliseum Publicist Magnificent! I knew it was the right choice to put your portrait here!

Just between us, my ratings as Publicist here have been going through the roof since it went up! Wh-what is the portrait of some random entrant doing here?! It's not like it's a Champion's portrait.

I don't get it! If this leads to faltering attendance rates, I'm the one who's going to get chewed out! The higher-ups have said they want to put a painting here.

That said, there's currently no Champion here, so what should the painting be of? A monster, maybe? Woohoo! Woohoo! Woooohoooo!! I-I-I can't believe how cute these girls are!

I'm too nervous to even speak to one! It's all over! They're too cute! Breathe IN! Breathe OUT! Breathe OUT! ...No, wait. D-Do you really think that girl I'm meeting will show? I'm starting to worry. Breathe IN! Breathe OUT! Breathe OUT! ...Dang it. Me and this girl have been writing letters back and forth, and today I finally get to meet her!

My stomach's about to tie itself in a knot from the pressure... Oh, Guillo! Oh, Sagi! Ahh, I want to meet them in person!

I'm sure they're big and macho and dark and glossy and amazingly gorgeous! I'm getting hot just imagining! I've been hearing rumors that there's one entrant making waves recently.

I wonder what sort of person they are? All muscly like I like them? Ack, I simply must know! Aah! How I long to watch the sweating, straining sinews of men in the heat of battle...

But I'm too scared to go up and sit in the audience. Oh, what should I do... He's as happy as a little kid about the new Champion emerging!

That innocent smile! It's an allure completely different than his usually stern soldier's face! That determined gaze! You can just feel his resolve to protect this place!

It's almost too much for someone with a soldier fetish like me to bear! The fighters are pretty sexy, but some of the guardsmen here have it going on, too.

Those beefy arms! Those stoic expressions! It's simply delicious! Yaaay! They said something good happened!

There's lots of people here! Is it some kind of festival? More people have gotten here, fun! I wonder if even more will show up? Wooow! This place is huuuge! The entrant I mentioned before became Champion! Isn't that amazing?!

Hey, wait. Mister, you kinda look a little like him! This entrant I saw before just kept beating enemy after enemy down!

I'm still worked up from watching it, so I'm running now! It was amazing! Hey, mister! There's tons of space in here, so I'm racing my brother around! Those brats seem to be running around for no particular reason, sir! Hmmm... They're uncannily excited. Perhaps country children are just special that way?

I suppose there's no harm in it. Keep an eye on them a while longer. Sir! Understood, sir! I can't take it anymore... I just can't lie to myself any longer...

I'm going to tell her how I feel. Yeah! That's the only way—!

Ahh, but what can I say? My heart is aching... What am I going to do...? Whenever I look at her, my heart feels like it's on fire...

What's the matter with me?! D-don't tell me I'm...?! That's not possible! That girl... She's got a spark to her that city girls just don't have.

Why can't I stop thinking about her...? Hey, listen, listen! The new Champion is from my home town!

He was too far away to really see his face, but supposedly he's a really cute boy! Isn't that amazing?! Who cares about Mr. Panie? Come on, there's a Champion now! A Champion, man!

It's been years since there was an entrant who could win the championship battle! This is really big! A new entrant from my hometown has shown up and he's cute and flying through the ranks like a comet!

I'm happy I've been rooting for locals all this time! You should come defect to our side, too! Really, the monsters these days are way too weak! Or maybe that entrant is too strong?

At this rate, even Mr. Panie's monsters might not stand a chance... Mr. Panie's monsters are the strongest!

No second-rate country upstart is ever going to beat them. Aww, but he HAS to win! He's our hometown's finest, and I came all this way to root for him! You can't beat Mr. Panie! Do yourself a favor and join up with the winning side! Ah, ahh! Mr. Champion!!

I-i-if you wouldn't mind, would you sign my back?! Please! I'm not going to fall for this imperial conspiracy!

Sure, it's fun to watch strong entrants going at it, but I won't let them sucker me in! Have you noticed that this place is crawling with imperial soldiers?

Well, true to its name, the Imperial Coliseum is run by the Empire and all, but...

There's no way something like this was built without some purpose in mind. There has to be some trick! No matter how you look at it, they're just running around for no reason...

What could possibly be fun about that...? Gotta report, gotta report! Breathtaking! A Champion is born!

The queen of shapely rears! I'm the Grand Champion of Bum Ranking! Whoa ho! What a fine rump!

Girls whose work keeps them standing up all day have the most perfect rears! Wussy Guy A-amazing! I never dreamed you'd become Champion!

Wow, I'm jealous... I'll bet you get all the chicks...

I guess it's too late to switch back now?

Like...I'd be Champion from now on? Milly ...!! Ahhhh! J-just kidding! I was totally kidding! Eep!

I'll just be over here, quietly congratulating you. Way to go...Champ. W-wow, looks like things have gotten a little crazy...

Do you suppose this is my fault? Suppose?! Of course it's your fault! Ahhhh! S-sorry! I'm sorry!

But you've managed to make it to Rank 5, right? All's well that ends well, right?

I'll just stay over here, quietly cheering you on. You can do it... H-hey, it's you! Looks like you're working pretty hard! ...? Do I know you? It's me! Me! I was the one that gave you the Coliseum dog tags back in Mintaka...? Ahhhh! You're the guy!

Do you have any idea what we've been through thanks to you?! Eep! F-forgive me, I'm sorry!

A-anyway, I'm glad. It looks like you've been doing well here...

I'll just stay over here, quietly cheering you on. You can do it... Ooh! Sagi! Look over here! I love you! Wow, the new Champion! I'm your fan for life! So, lately! A cute boy here! Has been making waves! So we're all here! To root for him! Yay, Sagi! Such magnificent luster! This is truly a statue befitting of its subject, the Champion!

The arc of the blade! The tension in the expression! Yes, it's a masterpiece! Sagi—! I love you! Take me away! Ahh... Mistress Milly...! What a beauty. We're rooting for the Champion, too!

Champ, you're awesome! Champ, you're strong! Champ, you're adorable! We're here to cheer!

Champ, you're delicious! Champ, you're smooth! Champ, you're crunchy! Welcome, welcome! Champion action figures! Champion collector's plates! Take a look at these! Champion pie! Champion cookies! I came because we decided to meet here, but he spent the whole time taking deep breaths!

Didn't he come here to talk with me? This statue of the Champion shows him standing with his hand defiantly on his hip. Sagi, just look at you showing off! Me?! I had nothing to do with this! This dais stands empty. This statue of the Champion shows him standing casually. Just when did they make this...? This statue of the Champion shows him standing with wings of the heart unfurled. (Actually, that's pretty cool...) Guillo Sagi, are you in love? This statue of the Champion shows him grasping his blade. Now this one is impressive! The statue of the Champion shows him standing at a bit of an angle. It wouldn't have killed them to make a statue of me, too! Right, Guillo? ...I can't say I'd want to see a picture of a feisty shrew like you. Hmm? Did you say something, dingbat? The statue of the Champion shows him standing with his arms folded across his chest. They really should have toned these down. It's embarrassing... A portrait of Milly covers this wall. Eeek! What is this?! When did this go up?! Oh, I think it's nice. I think they captured you pretty well. Right. You can practically see the evil oozing out of every pore. It's a pretty amazing work. This wall is perfectly average. A portrait of Sagi covers this wall. Whaa?! Wh-why is something like this here?! Ahaha! I think it looks good, Sagi. This wall is perfectly average. Perhaps it's just a bit too blank. It almost seems lonely. A portrait of Guillo covers this wall. Wh-what's this?! I don't remember saying a word about whether they could paint me! It would have been weird for the dingbat to be the only one left out. I asked them to do one for you, too. Exuberant cheers are all but bursting forth from these doors. Wow, so entrants fight with this kind of shouting in the background. That's an exciting thought. Thunderous applause echoes from past these doors. There must have been a particularly well-fought match. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4A„è‡ Ì‹Î‘ ìQb ©Ü çôÌä î!V  $¯öœˆ ¦øµ dgKð CPÛe ~ŽC½| ës6 ˆÒã 3ˆ ¦¼d™ ڐÞE ÇØrv= Ö#…ªÝ ÛÝçgà ·­Õx émw¸r èü ÝLØ8 Öb‡(Æ ÷ÂZÖ Ëæ=™ M³•¨+ ¬ïõ dž†þ‚ 9:y£ hN¨” ài;ì ²åV‹R ÀÈ)§ aç Hey, mister! Sagi, just how long do you plan on sleeping? Snap out of it! Still no reply, hmm... Right. So it's time to do...THIS! Wha-wait! You can't do that!! Aahahahaha! Sagi U-uwaugh?! Aww, he woke up! That's no fun at all! ...... Just what was she doing to me back there...? Yay, it's Sagi! What's wrong? You get hurt?

Just let me know any time! I'll nurse you back to health personally! Yay, you've come here to visit! Thank you!

I know exactly who you are, mister! You're Sagi, right?

I never forget the good-looking ones! Tee hee! Oh no, did you get hurt, mister?

Tee hee! I'll fix you right up! Goodness me, Sagi. I hear you've become the Champion. Congratulations.

Watching you fight makes me want to get out and get some exercise, too. It's very stimulating! Hmm, you're Sagi, correct? I thought I recognized you.

That last fight was magnificent. My heart was racing for the first time in a long while. Hmm, what's wrong? Not feeling well? You look fine to me.

If you don't have any business here, move along. I'm a busy person. Ohh NOOO!!

I was too busy looking at those angels' faces, I missed the championship battle! Ooh... Sooo HOT!

Oh, man, and they're both my type. I can't possibly choose! Ohh... This...place...

It's AMAZING! I see angels! This must be heaven! I'm never leaving here again! I've been hearing rumors that a new Champion has been born.

I'm just not interested in any of that. I'm only interested in maids.

Oooh, baby! Dust me! Hmm, what is it? Are you hurt or something?

If so, don't talk to me. I'm just here because of my little maid fetish.

Oooh, baby! Dust me! I tried to give it 110% this time around, and I wind up injured right off the bat!

Ugh, how pathetic is that? My plans to win the ladies' hearts have all come crashing down! This bed has been neatly made with fresh, clean sheets. Whoa! I never thought I'd find paradise so close to home!

I'm not telling anyone about this place! It's my own personal secret garden! A variety of medical supplies have been sorted and set out on this lovely wooden dresser. A small bottle sits on top of this fancy shelf. Let's see... "Coolant: Contains Flame Ice. Do Not Ingest."

Oh, come on. That's practically an invitation to try it.

Just a little taste... Ugaah! My mouf! It burns! It buuuuurns!! The sharp smell of healing salves rises from the jars on the floor. A lively blaze dances within this furnace. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 0,øš ¥Ê&9 4ËŒ |•Ÿ© ÂïtT öá–Ç$ û›VA| ¨ü¡ $.Øp GFG ãÿŽî G[ºd O³¨„ Xç¦* ëˆèDs îM{Ž ¶¯ý»[ é™Êù WDäŠK 9¾ °öÆ%š ÀΔ| ^Fä] .f13 Ë)ó" êNP bO_’  Ì‹  ÎH½ Œ`òu ¿ D‘( ·³ # –`^ öE%A ü)†: D@I x§g ¡Þ> ÆMâx£ öÎQÅo ý%¯Û <¶m’ µÏóR ˜‹Š¢œ öŽÓD Ò›Õ /Á±`› ’1NÕS êOld Bio-Researcher Wonderful! Reviving these monsters to fight here has been a most satisfactory experience!

Perhaps now I'll retire and spend my time watching the fights for a change. Ahh! Have you found anything interesting for me? Sagi Did we have anything we could hand over? Th-this is...!

Why, it's the skull of the Lord of the Lava Caves, said to have dwelled in Alfard eons ago. Invaluable!

Wonderful! Leave it to me to revive it for the Coliseum! I'll ask the registration lady to let you fight the Lord of the Lava Caves any time you want.

Thank you for this magnificent specimen! You have my gratitude, Sagi. Hmm, I've already seen the skull of the Lord.

Would you go find me something new? Th-this is...!

Why, it's the silk from the cocoon of the Sandfeeder, said to inhabit the valleys of the ancient world. Invaluable!

Wonderful! Leave it to me to revive it for the Coliseum! I'll ask the registration lady to let you fight the Sandfeeder any time you want.

Thank you for this magnificent specimen! You have my gratitude, Sagi. Hmm, I've already seen the Sandfeeder Silk.

Would you go find me something new? Th-this is...!

Why, it's a tail feather from the monstrous, jungle-dwelling Holoholobird! Invaluable!

Wonderful! Leave it to me to revive it for the Coliseum! I'll ask the registration lady to let you fight the Holoholobird any time you want.

Thank you for this magnificent specimen! You have my gratitude, Sagi. Hmm, I've already seen the Holoholobird tail plume.

Would you go find me something new? Th-this is...!

Why, it's the sturdy horn of the Black Dragon, unchallenged lord of the ancient skies! Invaluable!

Wonderful! Leave it to me to revive it for the Coliseum! I'll ask the registration lady to let you fight the Black Dragon any time you want.

Thank you for this magnificent specimen! You have my gratitude, Sagi. Hmm, I've already seen the Black Dragon horn.

Would you go find me something new? Man It's been years since people have come here in such numbers!

A crowd like this...does it mean you won the championship battle?!

How fascinating that someone should come along and actually defeat that thing! I'm sorry, who are you? Oh, yes, right. I'm a researcher here at the Coliseum. I study monsters.

I'm trying to engineer a new hybrid monster from data taken from a host of existing species. Interested? Do you think you'd like to lend a hand? Help you...research? That's correct. But I'm not asking for help with the experiments, per se.

What I'd like to ask your help with is procuring the necessary materials.

In a word, if you find a part of the body of a rare monster, bring it here to me.

If you do, I'll make it so that you can fight them any time you like.

Not a bad deal, hmm? Well then, I'm counting on you. The liquid filling this jar gives off a complex aroma. Uwah!

Something just moved at the bottom... I'll just pretend I didn't see a thing. These crates have arrived from all over the world. One is even marked as an export of Sheratan. What appears to be some kind of horn has been reverentially decorated on this shelf. The light of the furnace casts a crimson glow upon the surrounding area. ÍÍ ä ÐàkÜ( 'ïð Û)# "¶åU º»ä© gÇêU #È%´Í ™ÖW ŠW_÷ )Àš ñ£©Á» ì¿ R Vß]óÖ ½IÇ ½"móØ ãÒêù qù!l Ùde Û«@ ©ã•® Cû;‘_ ³~  «Ãä0; hÿG }í]I âêâX yÁyé Èþ1 /˜Ó¢ 0A·¢ ›·ÝÍg Ü[ór Rê± 9›f o¯©«ö Ì'‚b ×'ë¬W Ok~1 A_dâ ‰÷á Èå ¿ °u„r fvkæ h©* –—º ' oFw¥ LÌ*” 窐 rèðÞí ”Ô42N îä1‡ «Õ†Ùš x-l rŠ¶V¿ ”÷²ž ÑÇ=É «‘íþ šÂP r,¿3 ”ñÞà Cb€“ «¼ÿôI èdÕª¶ Î<1 ¹Ž"– –=‡?¦ ËYRy[ _ÌB ìßT ß è–;_ VšÝ£ >hy{ 94Åœƒ x`‡x ¸ßN× 1óÁ’ KDÜù¸ ¶¼y Ë=JBÖ åÆ„É K*÷'¤ ýg„F Ë·¯sy .зРKQvO8 Æ ÷ ü{wa `¡6 |ðî ¥Ò© üm„l $ƒ¬ }d8 .xq þ»ih hB…Ó M: 1¸UD  ȹ? 1ë&> –1;> zW‡J jN¦_ ƒ=Nß !ëìœá 泸 @~»¢ä “kD” _ »ê máá ~ùTÿ .N¨ œ.ú ˜·É‹ ¼Q£/ f• Û9lîx °î˜l úÌä`Ò Ø¦U @² ó¥¨ä 8@=>É ›h* WºXÑ p‚8Û ˜¹u|f 2 8ü p©Ë'Ÿ ÈükPÐ Fîi{ Í* ,OC‰R Iv‚“ fB×Ù” ƒ¥.Ö’ ¢ Çk ¿T›¨ß ÝyñÈõ üxeÊ Ä@¯÷ 8Ñåä VÂ3dƒ uhÍ›ü ÕúgX » b¦ †G«’ £ Ю Àæ.ñ¦ ÝÞ`@ üß7„ ‚# 7Û ã; VomxÏ u xÉ ’À½Ïµ °Úk! ud\“ ÔBuj ¶õ0 Ï*ä íÈ2,» ~T­” )DQ3 I82ÿz g§ì* †Ú6Y ¦V ›W ÆÜTI 䏄Œ$ !%bøM uð£Kˆ ¼µ· !#¹¿C ”f¨D ˆN !IÌÇwj L"§î "`ijUÛ "¢í‘·Õ "§Î†ÿt "Αû˜ $·_´]Œ $Þ¬’ Þ $ãPriest Oh! The Element Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use Lv. 1 Earth, Fire, Ice, Thunder, Dark, and Light auras.

All six are now at your disposal. Oh! The Attack Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 1 Attack aura. Oh! The Crush Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 1 Crush aura. Oh! The Guard Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 1 Guard aura. Oh! The Life Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 1 Life aura. Oh! The Speed Charm! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 1 Speed aura. Oh! The Element Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use Lv. 2 Earth, Fire, Ice, Thunder, Dark, and Light auras.

All six are now at your disposal. Oh! The Attack Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 2 Attack aura. Oh! The Crush Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 2 Crush aura. Oh! The Guard Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 2 Guard aura. Oh! The Life Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 2 Life aura. Oh! The Speed Amulet! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 2 Speed aura. Oh! The Element Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use Lv. 3 Earth, Fire, Ice, Thunder, Dark, and Light auras.

All six are now at your disposal. Oh! The Attack Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 3 Attack aura. Oh! The Crush Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 3 Crush aura. Oh! The Guard Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 3 Guard aura. Oh! The Life Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 3 Life aura. Oh! The Speed Talisman! I'm impressed you found it.

With this, you can use the Lv. 3 Speed aura. Your class indicates the proficiency with which you handle magnus.

As your class rises, benefits include the ability to create and hold more decks at once.

Furthermore, the amount of MP each magnus yields in battle will increase...

along with your maximum MP level.

The number of magnus you can discard in battle also increases, making fights considerably easier. You will be able to rise in class once you've accumulated a certain amount of TP (Technical Points).

You should rise in class whenever you are able. An "aura" is life energy that cloaks the recipient, granting great power in keeping with its nature.

One type increases attack power, while another bolsters defense. Every aura has its use.

Auras are mystical blessings from the gods. Here, we share those blessings with those who wish it. However, it would be impossible to bestow this invaluable energy upon others for free.

We ask those who desire an aura to offer up a donation to the church equivalent to its worth.

Our creed sternly prohibits the making of profit on our services, but we happily accept donations.

Your money helps us maintain the church, and allows us to bring happiness to everyone. One final note of import: it is impossible to receive an aura without a certain credential—

a charm, to be exact, that matches each type of aura.

Only by offering the charm to the gods may you cloak yourself in the aura's power.

Without the right charm, we cannot share the aura's blessings, no matter how much you donate. It appears you lack the funds.

Funds: %d We appreciate your generosity. Let us now share the aura. Offer up prayer Do not pray Rise a class Purchase auras About class levels About auras Do nothing You appear ready to rise a class. Will you do so? Yes No Very well. Let us begin. ...... Congratulations. You've risen a class. Your class level is now 2.

You may carry up to 2 decks, with 40 cards in each deck. You may discard 1 card at a time. As your class rises, so will the amount of MP received for each card played in battle.

Come by the church periodically as you save up TP. Your class level is now 3.

You may carry up to 3 decks, with 50 cards in each deck. You may discard 2 cards at a time. Your class level is now 4.

You may carry up to 4 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 2 cards at a time. Your class level is now 5.

You may carry up to 5 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 3 cards at a time. Your class level is now 6.

You may carry up to 6 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 3 cards at a time. Your class level is now 7.

You may carry up to 7 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 4 cards at a time.

You are now able to perform an "MP burst." Your class level is now 8.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 4 cards at a time. Your class level is now 9.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 5 cards at a time. Your class level is now 10.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 5 cards at a time. Your class level is now 11.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 6 cards at a time. Your class level is now 12.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 6 cards at a time. Your class level is now 13.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 7 cards at a time. Your class level is now 14.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 7 cards at a time. Your class level is now 15.

You may carry up to 8 decks, with 60 cards in each deck. You may discard 8 cards at a time. Your class level is now 16. Your class level is now 17. Your class level is now 18. Your class level is now 19. Your class level is now 20. Your class level is now 21. Your class level is now 22. Your class level is now 23. Your class level is now 24. Your class level is now 25. Your class level is now 26. Your class level is now 27. Your class level is now 28. Your class level is now 29. Your class level is now 30. You've reached the maximum level. It seems you can rise another class. Will you do so? Rise another class Do nothing You've reached the maximum level. I'm impressed with your diligence. It seems you lack experience.

Until you gather a certain amount of TP (Technical Points)...

you will not be able to rise in class.

Return when you are more experienced and have gathered more TP. It seems you lack experience. You still haven't obtained a single charm.

Those who do not possess a charm are unable to receive auras. Who will receive the aura? Sagi Milly Guillo Never mind Select the level of aura to receive. Lv. 1 Lv. 2 Never mind Lv. 1 Lv. 2 Lv. 3 Never mind Which type of aura will you purchase? Attack Lv. 1 200G Crush Lv. 1 200G Guard Lv. 1 200G Life Lv. 1 180G Speed Lv. 1 160G Earth Lv. 1 150G Fire Lv. 1 150G Ice Lv. 1 150G Thunder Lv. 1 150G Dark Lv. 1 150G Light Lv. 1 150G None Attack Lv. 2 700G Crush Lv. 2 700G Guard Lv. 2 700G Life Lv. 2 650G Speed Lv. 2 600G Earth Lv. 2 500G Fire Lv. 2 500G Ice Lv. 2 500G Thunder Lv. 2 500G Dark Lv. 2 500G Light Lv. 2 500G Attack Lv. 3 1300G Crush Lv. 3 1300G Guard Lv. 3 1300G Life Lv. 3 1200G Speed Lv. 3 1100G Earth Lv. 3 1000G Fire Lv. 3 1000G Ice Lv. 3 1000G Thunder Lv. 3 1000G Dark Lv. 3 1000G Light Lv. 3 1000G Have you anything else to confess? Welcome to the church, adventurer.

Here, you can raise your class level in accordance with your experience,

or acquire the miraculous power of auras, which raise your status in exchange for a donation.

Do not be afraid to confess your desires. Welcome, adventurer. Do not be afraid to confess your desires. Sagi Huh? There's something else inside. To whomever reads this letter,

Our town was destroyed at the hands of a wizard calling himself Wiseman.

But we would not give him this, Sedna's cherished symbol.

Though nothing more than a simple decoration hung from the town center's tree during festivals,

this ornament bears witness to the truth: our town existed once, shining in its own corner of the world.

I seal it away here, to await the day Sedna sees its next festival. —The 87th Mayor of Sedna A mysterious force holds this shut. Sagi We need a ship to exit that way, .

We don't have one right now, so let's use the warp flower to return the way we came. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä |Õ3ÓÒ ÉÊÞ ,œÀ… Õ*°n ¤Î:j; ŠÆ ß,æ€ä Ö‹Gº ´_ß v 0Sì 2³Ñ9à ÌõêI ¡ò5‘! ´ 1Ò ÌÈÀE }éÒ% G@ü u »;ü oôúj4 Ö÷<Ë ½§Ê R[no ÇsÏþ² UžKæ ©lˌ٠©Ë? ™{FßV Btmäí GMk ¼ F~Ç¥ RØ¡<ª Eƒ# §Šq àŠ‘K å+ÒÉ{ à[^S" }R¡ñÇ BõØ+ð »ò½Ò ࣇVH  ·ò àÇ¢8¸ ‘_ ÷v à;ãíž Ö¤Ü` BNöÉ+ &Ùº| ‘Evâ tC64 B¤çpE ¤Å£¸4 Þ96ª ÍÊ·  Þø³÷ Î]> B$— uRy¿ä þLÖi –(rã* BÚmÃÈ ¿"É{ HÒ Ò »Qš B], í!ôÜÝ Aopë cöÓ° 4O ñÈW]¶ ÷?÷ ë>NE ‰…Bc Œ^ö ‡úK ‰Cο– Ìh“¯ ̱2Ž Wzÿ ýxT9 PÛ€… %Gžx. 5T·Ï žRâ« .r¤_Û `®NI ¬T°ä ÀI·­L <͐º ùc²i ‹ýï, ô½p} ,Ñ/‡ 2Ùρ_ ,zœ‘ #Á?€^n ,†X $ùÝ?à $¡ï§”ô ,£Ïjˆ $òy\q¦ ,¥‹,Þ %ç›÷Ì ,æ| &¸—e# ,*‹b7 (•² , =ŠÉ (ZjêQµ ,!qïD (¬!˜â… (Ðý+A/ (ížï^ ,ÀJ¿ (Z+" ,Y]«™ )£VŸéT *V ™Ã *ÏÁÐt +"ƒÖIN +˜Øn.­ , ÌmŽ ,Aú"+! ,øøÜ@g -|”Úß -§Maia Thanks again, Sagi!

Little by little, the town is coming back to life, and we owe it all to you!

Here, take this as a small token of my thanks! ...Egad! I believe a few more thank-yous are in order!! Thanks a bunch, Sagi!

The town is getting bigger and bigger! It won't be long now till everything's back to the way it was!

But enough of my babbling. Here, take this as a small token of my thanks! ...Hm?

...Holy pow!!

All of a sudden the town has people!

Now Sedna will be livelier than ever! Whoopee! Huh?! That greedy leer on your face...

F-Fine! You win! I'll shower you with more praise and rewards! Thanks as usual, Sagi!

I knew I could count on you from the first time I laid eyes on you!

You've got to be one of those legendary warrior-hero types or like a god of destruction or something!

I offer this up to you, sir! It's a token of my thanks. Please take good care of it! ...Urp. So many magnus restored at once!

Somebody get this kid some more rewards, quick! Oh, wait, that's my job. Thanks a ton, Sagi!

Now more people are sure to come. They'll liven the town right up!

Just a little further to go. We'd better crack down and get magnus hunting! By "we" I mean "you."

This time I'm giving you a personal effect of mine as a reward. Take good care of it, OK? We've come quite a ways, Sagi. It's like a dream seeing things almost back to normal like this.

But there's one thing missing. One last thing to complete the picture:

A shining ornament that symbolizes everything good about Sedna.

I won't ask you any more favors after this, Sagi. Just please, find the last piece for me.

It's hidden somewhere in the world, sealed away tight.

But now that Sedna is alive again, that seal should be broken.

Please, Sagi. Find the final magnus, Sedna's Light.

Once that's in place, the town can finally return to its true splendor.

This is it, Sagi! You know what to do, and I know you can do it! It's finally done! The finishing touches are in place. Sedna is finally back to its old self!

I'm truly in your debt, Sagi. I don't even know where to begin... You may have already guessed, but...I'm not a living person.

I'm just one of many who were reduced to magnus by a powerful wizard long ago.

Only my consciousness remained, sealed in this tree to watch over Sedna for the coming ages.

I've been watching from the start, from before Sedna began to drift through the Outer Dimension...

even before it parted from the earth below in the wake of the Great War.

I've seen Sedna through a thousand years... And now Sedna has been reborn, so it can continue to grow in new and different ways.

Now I can watch over the town as it makes a fresh start.

Until the day this tree withers and dies, I'll watch over these people. Forever... Pfft, sike!

Sagi, thank you. Sincerely. Without you, Sedna might never have been whole again.

Here's my final present for you. It's the best of the best. Sagi Thanks. That's my line. Come by and visit anytime you want, OK?

Thanks again, Sagi! Thank you so much, Sagi!

Keep up the good work! Girl La la laaa! The fair winds blow through empty streets, where no one ever passes—

'Cause all that's left of Sedna is an endless sea of grasses! Egad! Who are you?! How long have you been standing there? Huh? Oh, no, I mean, I just got here... Actually...where is here? Whaaat? You don't know? This is Sedna. As in "Town of"?

......

You really don't know? Gah, very well. I'll just have to tell you. This is Sedna, a long-forgotten stretch of earth that drifts through the Outer Dimension near Mira.

Nowadays the town doesn't have much going for it except for the wide-open spaces...

but once upon a time it was a cozy little town full of friendly people.

That is, until that puffed-up pip-squeak jerkface with a bad attitude showed up...

and turned the entire town into magnus!

Now the magnus pieces of Sedna lie scattered across the world, whereabouts unknown.

And all that's left of Sedna is a big field of grass. Boo hoo... Oh! The name's Maia, by the way. What's yours? And how did you wind up here? I'm Sagi. I must have got sent here when this magnus reacted to something. Oh, right, that makes se— Whoa, wait, huh? What-did-you-just-say?!

Th-That magnus is Sedna's bridge!!

What could this all mean?!

Sagi, wasn't it? Look, would you consider giving me that Sedna magnus?!

Just think of it as helping out a damsel in distress. Please? Oh, um... Sure, I guess I don't mind. Yippee! This magnus is one of the Sedna magnus, you see.

If you release a Sedna magnus, whatever's trapped inside will return to its original form.

Well, a picture's worth a thousand words, and we're both busy people.

How about giving it a try and seeing what happens?

Here we go... Hoowah! ...And there we are. Pretty amazing, huh?

Hey, Sagi... If you don't mind, could you keep an eye out for more Sedna magnus?

If you find any, bring them back here to me.

You might very well be the one who restores Sedna to its former glory.

You just give off that vibe, you know?

Anyway, as the town comes back to life, new people might come a-knocking.

Then Sedna will be able to grow into a wonderful, bustling town like it used to be!

Of course I'll make it worth your while. I've got goodies you won't find anywhere else!

So, come on, how about it? Please?? Sure, OK. I'll do what I can. Thank you! I'm counting on you, Sagi! Leave it to me! Hee hee! Happy hunting! Hello, Sagi! So, you came to hang out and didn't even bring me anything?

Pfft, just kidding. Sorry, sorry... So, you still haven't found that last magnus, Sagi?

Well, quit goofing around and find it!

Pfft, just kidding. Sorry, sorry... Hello, Sagi. Looks like you don't have any of Sedna's magnus with you.

What kind of punk comes empty-handed?!

Pfft, just kidding. Sorry, sorry...

Anyway, the town's population is growing. Maybe you could ask around for clues.

Hello, Sagi. Looks like you don't have any of Sedna's magnus with you.

What kind of punk comes empty-handed?!

Pfft, just kidding. Sorry, sorry... Sagi, you found it!

I knew you were the guy for the job! Well, let's hurry up and give Sedna back its Light! Hello, Sagi.

Oh, you've brought me some of Sedna's magnus! I'm so happy!

So what do we have this time? Let's see...

...Great!

OK, why don't we go ahead and restore the town? Let's do it! Let's not All right, then, here goes! Hoowah!! Um, why not? I'd heard there was a peculiar town here, so I made the trek. And it's just as peculiar as they said. I feel like an objet d'art would really spruce things up here.

In fact, I believe I saw just the right item in Castle Elnath... This monument is curiously shaped, to be sure. It's like a... Well, it's kind of a...

It's a funny-looking river. It's like... Well, I kind of...

I get the sense of time rolling by as I stare at this river.

I have no idea when this place was turned into magnus, but...

If it was, say, a thousand years ago, then you'd probably find some of its magnus back then. It's like a... Well, it's kind of a...

It's a lively town, but I still prefer staring at this funny-looking river. My keen artistic eye tells me this town needs a big, impressive gate out front.

The color should be...hmm, maybe red? Yeah, a red like the rocks of Nekkar would be perfect. You know... My keen artistic eye tells me this sculpture is a true masterwork!

It perfectly expresses everything, from love to eternity to rotten food.

Who could have made such an amazing piece? I'd like to meet them face to face... This imposing front gate... It's simply enthralling. Mayor I'm the mayor of this town.

Well, more or less by default, considering there's no one else for the job...

I'm not taking myself too seriously, but I'll do what I can.

Anyway...

I've been racking my admittedly small brain trying to think of how to kick off my mayorship.

Then it hit me. It hit me so hard I could see my poor departed wife's face for a split second.

What I need to do is attract new townsfolk! The town will never grow without people.

So...I thought I'd call in a favor with you, my well-traveled friend.

If you run across anyone looking to move somewhere new during your travels,

put in a good word for Sedna, would you?

As far as numbers go... I'd say about five new townsfolk would be perfect.

Just show any potential takers these Sedna immigration papers, and you're all set.

Here you are, then. If you find someone who wants to move, just show them those papers. I'm counting on you!

I'll give you something really special once you complete this important mission. Good luck! What? You won't help? ...Pity. Ohh, have you decided you'll take these immigration papers after all? Ohh, you're going to help! Wonderful, wonderful.

If you find someone who wants to move, just show them those papers. I'm counting on you!

I'll give you something really special once you complete this important mission. Good luck! What?! You still won't help out? ...Pity. Ohh, at last! You've brought us five new townsfolk!

Euphoric rapture!! Ohh, the blinding heavenly light!!

Whoa! Steady, man, steady... I just about died and went to heaven. I distinctly felt a skyward pull, yes...

Anyhow, I'm sure Sedna will prosper, thanks to you.

As promised, here's my most secretly prized of prized secret possessions.

This masterpiece is so valuable, an appraiser once leaped out a window just to avoid giving it up.

Please, take it. You don't need those immigration papers anymore, do you? I'll take them off of you. I hope you'll continue to help us rebuild our town. We're all counting on you! Having any luck finding townsfolk? We only need %d more.

I'd say the best place to look would be the largest city on any given island.

But there's no need to rush. Who knows, there may be someone waiting at your next destination. Wow, this town has really come into bloom, and Sedna owes it all to me, the mayor...

who owes it all to you, of course! I thank you, along with all of Sedna's townsfolk. Wow, I'm so glad I took your advice and moved here.

Take a look at the wonderful lady I've found! Thanks again. Yo, I moved out here like you suggested, but I still can't find the right girl. You're the one who told me to move here. Is this guy your idea, too?

Because honestly, he's a little clingy. Oh, hello. You're the one who recommended this town to me.

It's lovely, really. I'm glad I decided to move here. Thank you. Are there any fish in this pond? It would be nice to have a pier to go with this pond. Hey, you. Go get one for me.

Just scour the islands, look beneath the Taintclouds, and you're bound to find one. Who were you talking to over there? I love the way the tree sparkles. It would be fun to hold a big festival around this tree.

Maybe I'll mention it to the mayor. Restored %s! Í ä ØqŒ€ ò‡¶@ b'û±ƒ )7ð{ üsÏ( ÎG{P ¦ƒ^O æMJBà ’_ò% å0i] å&‚©å OCS 7z]£¬ CiQ÷Ð ùп?ä œaHéž :Œì _ [|”Úß ¾I may not look it, but I'm an adventurer. I've traded blows with many a monster in my day.

So take my advice! The monsters in the Lava Caves have Sedna's what's-it-called!

It took me 47 near-death experiences to glean that little nugget of knowledge. So put it to good use. So take my advice! Keep an eye out for river monsters! They've got a piece of you-know what!

It took me 68 near-death experiences to glean that little nugget of knowledge. So put it to good use. So take my advice! You can track down one of those pieces you're looking for in the jungle!

It took me 81 near-death experiences to glean that little nugget of knowledge. So put it to good use. So take my advice! Go after monsters in the highlands! You'll find one of those pieces you need!

It took me 136 near-death experiences to glean that little nugget of knowledge. So put it to good use. If you're ever stumped, don't be afraid to ask! Har har har! Oh, hello. You're the one who pointed me toward this town. Thanks for the solid recommendation.

I could live happily in a place like this for the rest of my life. Feh. I came to live here like you said, and, uhm...

You know what I mean? Totally No clue Yeah, I really like it here. Thanks. ...Darn. My promised land, at last! I'm glad I took your advice and moved here.

Hmm? How did I get here?

Truth be told, I stowed away on your ship. You mean you didn't notice? Wouldn't it be gorgeous to have a big bed of flowers here?

Come to think of it, I believe I saw the perfect flower bed for this spot in Sheliak... Oh ho ho ho! This town certainly tickles my fancy.

See if I don't invite all of my wealthy and powerful lady friends to live here, too. Ho ho ho ho! I'm a skilled psychic, you know.

Looking for something? I'm in a good mood today, so allow me to take a peek for you.

Hmm... Yes, yes... It seems what you seek lies in the ancient, ancient past.

How to get your hands on something that ancient, I could not say. I'm a skilled psychic, you know.

Looking for something? I'm afraid that's not my problem. Restored %s! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä , 0 ÛðÄæ ‹S ï*žOë û6 ï!ú®; *\.ò& ~]ùx¤ ƒ¨; –J@I  ›ÀÐì èè!Ï> õ_¢Üt Z±æ † `Not that it matters, but...

I get the strangest feeling there's a magnus of a strange building in the Celestial Veinroots. Not that it matters, but...

Just what do you figure the buildings around here are made of? Duck Prince Hiya, !! You're looking fine as always! I'm the duck prince! I'm using my magical powers to talk directly to your heart! Sagi Whoa! Freaky... Mr. Stand Just leave it to me I will fill the room with joy Pink it to the max Prince's Bed I'm the Duck Prince's super-snuggly, fabulously fluffy bed! But he'll get mad if you sleep in me! Table My, what a cute couple! Everyone who sits in my chairs falls instantly, madly in love! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä õ ¦Í >&î „”·¬ ö(Ãp \<•Ÿ¤ d”{H ¦e€°¡ ¬ûS½Æ Û 4O¬ ñ’ïÀì F~Ú1 N»û~ ž]B  ¥I never thought I'd find such a delightful house in a place like this.

I wonder if it's all right if I just move right in. I've seen a house like this before, in Rodolfo's estate in Pherkad.

It was just like this one, except in a magnus. I decided to go ahead and move in after all.

It's just so comfortable here! Cactiss Name's Cactiss. Folks say I can be a real thorn in their side! Stove Don't touch me unless yuh wanna get BURNED! Clock stuck at 3 p.m. Three o'clock, three o'clock! It's always three o'clock! Snack time all the time! Armoire H-Hey, wait! Eek, stop! Don't open me. I don't want you to see my mothballs! Coffee Think you're going to drink me? Give it up, kid. You're way too young. Í ä ™Ëú¥ åZ0 X\Ĉü ãÇ²Ò ±Óiž˜ Þd IŒ "àg€ ]¹Èèñ viT° Á„‘a% æ¢ÿÖ !O›×1 M«³@« vTt“ ­ÃºÖ 즦 ]Pœ×L jFó <À*Öó aË\. pä‡u Ÿ¶uy ¬EÊ©Û ý‰, (Œš{N ^'èÍ` ƒÚˆhà ‹ø>°÷ ¶z.‡I ½ (†« ï I hear the world is in quite a spot, big brother. Uh-huh... Just listen for a sec. Vega... Is that what the city was called? Come on, just listen for a second. Forget about Vega and listen. There's a piece of Sedna there, too, you know... Just listen! Listen!! I wonder what we can do to help during such difficult and trying times. Shut your face and LISTEN TO ME!! Hey, little brother of mine. I've got something to say. Look, big brother! Ice-cream sandwiches! I'm full. Would you just hear me out? I just love ice-cream sandwiches. Love 'em to bits! Uh-huh... Would you shut up about the ice cream and listen? Do you think they're safe to eat? Sure. Can I have an ice-cream sandwich? Shut up! SHUT UP!! LISTEN TO ME!! Lovely Dresser Tee hee! What's your favorite outfit, ? Bookshelfina I've still got plenty of space! I wonder if they'll stuff me with books until I burst... Ooh la la! Ice-Cream Sandwichez I'm Vanilla! I'm Cherry! Which do you like better? Vanilla Cherry Vanilla I knew you'd go for me, ... Thanks. Cherry Tee hee... Want to pop me in your mouth, ? Ducklas What? You want to ride me? Knock it off, is watching... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä |Vx óš×— ÏÅÆ TöÅ*K Yî¿R; ¶æz4ú È îš· 0tdû :HpÌÁ ¥?„KÛ ®I feel a strange power coming from the tree in the town center.

It's not the same as what I felt around Anuenue's Celestial Tree.

The tree here is bright and alive...but also lonely, somehow. Sometimes I think I hear a voice coming from the tree in the town center... Sedna's tree.

The voice... It's so, so happy... Stew Hey, hey, somebody eat me quick before I cool off! Blow on me first, don't burn yourself! Grandpa Bookshelf Nowadays, the young people'll try to stack things other than books in you. You've got to stay sharp! Ms. Clock Chiming in the dark is a totally different experience, let me tell you. The sound will give you chills. Duckling Mom, will I be able to fit someone on my back someday? Wow, I can't wait! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ³Àf ہH yθ ØðVa `\¤r —…kj &|Âkà &N¼² VjyÇ# ‘ _“ã ›JI ¸ ,r= ÒZÔ_˜ À7- %.Ybß “£[¬¤  ¨ 3ð uöìõ ¼»Ñ‹ çՁ:š ?àó‘Š D³UÅ ™ù=¾÷ ¤~ ~ ~ It's no coincidence I wound up in this mill house.

After all, I've got the Sedna Waterwheel magnus right here!

Feh, not that it does me any good as a magnus.

Hey, kid. You're the one running around restoring this town, right?

I guess I could just give you this magnus for free...but where's the fun in that?

So I propose a battle of wits! What do you say, kid? The Sedna Waterwheel magnus is all mine...

Unless, of course, you want to challenge me to a battle of wits! How about it, kid? You're on No, that's OK Mwa ha ha haaaaaa! Very well, get ready! Hear me roar!! ! How many %s's were there? What's the tens place? 0 1 2 3 4 And the ones place? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ......

Correct!!

Hrmph... You beat me, kid. I knew this day would come.

Here you go, as promised. ......

Bzzt, wrong!!

Hrmph... Set your heart free, kid. Surely you can do better than that? Hrmph... Party pooper. What are you waiting for? Restore that waterwheel! If you don't, I'm out of a job... Hmph... Look at that waterwheel go. I'm an Opu man after all. I love my waterwheels. Cart This place's purty warm, but I shore hope my tail dun't go catchin' fire or none! Greythorne Squeak? Squ, squ, squ, squeak! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $D ^„j æ—\“ ½û! ¿¼7‚R ‹oÓ ‹Ss@Ë dõï ¨^YÔ@ ÙZšä lÂLÉ; IwB' L˜Q ?Çne‘ Dn±Pk ?8Ðã ¨Ëse ?¤(= ¨ü5¿ã !³©Ë :Ë !dÆ­ê tV¢| 1G㋁ ?^Ì$+ ÜŽÔ: 3…Þã °ôÀÒ à»R 7´"¯G yg§÷ q. ”¬W ò‘3ýf Vï<§ä xðÒÔ8 }Caretaker of Matar The heartfall rain of the highlands is said to crush the hearts of unwary travelers.

Monsters are on the prowl as well. I strongly recommend you turn back. The highlands' intermittent heartfall rain can crush a man's heart. You must be careful.

Hm, I can't help but worry... Shall I tell you about the spots where you can keep out of the rain? Yes No Lotus leaves, like the one we're under now, and tunnels both offer shelter from the heartfall rain.

For some reason, you're also safe inside of save flowers. Other than that... Ahh, yes.

It's helpful to plant lotus leaves in areas with soft ground! More shelter always helps.

I guess that's the gist of it.

If your heart is crushed by the rain, you'll pass out. Be sure to stop often and avoid the rain. I see. Well, that's fine. Please do be careful, stop often, and beware of the rain.

Oh, that's right! I nearly forgot. You can't get past the lake back there if the water level is too low.

You'll be able to cross if you block the river with a rock or something, and wait for it to fill up. I see that look on your face. You think you've got the better of the heartfall rain.

But if you're not careful, that confidence could spell doom. Sagi An enormous leaf has sprouted up here. The area beneath it appears well protected from the rain. The ground here is especially soft. It looks like you could plant something here if you wanted to... Crown of Bubbles Whoa, there! The heartfall rain of the highlands is said to melt the hearts of unwary travelers.

Monsters are on the prowl as well. I strongly recommend you turn back. I'm getting a bad feeling about this. Let's turn back, . Hey, are you all right? That was a close one. If I hadn't been making the rounds, you all would have died. Doubtless you have your reasons, so I won't try to stop you. Just keep out of the rain, you hear? I have to keep watch around here because of folks like you. Stop being foolish and go home, son. Obtained the magnus %s! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä •Ÿa@ &Á ŽÝXi [¶| < Ô“4 RǏ  kõÅ eý〠íÑrX! USøç E»äY ßi¶: ES! ­dߤÁ ·»pÕA ¿‘3ýf Æï<§ä èðÒÔ8 íSagi Do you think the fallen rock will dam up the river? An enormous leaf has sprouted up here. The area beneath it appears well protected from the rain. This huge rock has dammed up the river. I don't think we can move it now. There's a huge rock here. It looks heavy, but we could probably push it if we tried. The ground here is especially soft. It looks like you could plant something here if you wanted to... Amor Alma Ascalon Elixir Obtained the magnus %s! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä UŒ R > Žp×ñ t¦©× „D0½ Å¡6^R Åè˜Ö  è 9` :=â… v§ßûÿ z^ž ¢Á¾è ü‘3ýf `ï<§ä ‚ðÒÔ8 ‡Sagi You know, I bet we could take this with us, if we had something to put it in. Let's press on ahead for now. It looks like we can draw the magna essence of %s. How about it, ? Take one Take all we can carry No thanks Obtained the magna essence %s! Obtained the magna essence %s to capacity! OK. Let's pass on the %s for now. Giant leaves are forming a thicket here, protecting the area underneath from the rain. An enormous lotus leaf has sprouted up here. The area beneath it is well shielded from the rain. Obtained the magnus %s! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 5²NÉ uod ôKØ á?ZÁ u”1R 7 È8 Õbyس :ÕbE 9v‚I’ *³ÿ 9‘3ýf ¡ï<§ä ÃðÒÔ8 ÈSagi There's nothing blocking the water's flow, so even if the pond fills with water, it'll just drain out again. Wow... That rock is keeping the water from draining. Look how fast the water level's rising! An enormous leaf has sprouted up here. The area beneath it appears well protected from the rain. The ground here is especially soft. It looks like you could plant something here if you wanted to... Obtained the magnus %s! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ŠQ #b0A ‘3ýf bï<§ä „ðÒÔ8 ‰Laevateinn the Flameking Small white flowers with heart-shaped leaves are shimmering brightly. Obtained the magnus %s! Sagi We can't hold any more magnus... We'll have to clear some space before we can take this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä uK :QÇË ¾9Í® ¥˜ Ö ÔìFä P"D á%õg 1šöå† µblâ µ4 Æ{ µS Ƹ µ{ªÿã µ×ÕÎ÷ µà•`M éMilly Wait! This isn't the way to the summit. Milly collected these rocks as a child.

Their intricate hues evince the many, many years over which the rocks were formed. A large rock stands here. It almost looks human. Jiraiya's Robe ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ˜óÒ* ¾íø 3^æ Explosive Paddle The red moss sprawling upon these rocks sparkles in the light. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ²Üij Sedna Main Gate ä üŒù Ë‹Â ‰•K 4šð)) :ªÑH eA large rock stands here. It almost looks human. Milly Wait! This isn't the way to the summit. First Aid Kit ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6‚§~ S”f C¤Xl "ìo–ƒ 9L "@ø M §‡Q MXP– M|&‰© M¼9bu Rock-people quest start! Milly Wait! This isn't the way to the summit. A large rock stands here. It almost looks human. Anubis Shield ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ”z° ÚtQÆ ‡¶ÁÐ “¼† åð± Z/F² L]Ê# 4Öjët ‹YÉ•< ü4DA @ÎÍ(« ¤ö9½Ö @Ô\7O Ç`¢ A large rock stands here. It almost looks human. The lake's waters are red. You feel the strength returning to your heart! Probably. The lake's waters are yellow. The smell reminds you of hot springs, and sorrow unexpectedly grips your heart. The lake's waters are green. Your heart is beset with anxiety... The lake's waters are white. A warm feeling fills your heart. Something good is bound to happen. The lake's waters are blue. Your heart feels lighter, rid of all but the truly important. Milly Wait! This isn't the way to the summit. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä #¤WÙÚ Å>e ýø!ù šª;± wÅý­ 3>Ê” ú)< 4îD8ã 9ѧþ? §»4R‘ ®Zq:þ ㇠! éû/ÝÌ 4¬°X 8hÅ[S ãAó ? ª¯­³. Í6;éa ëfJà@  lŒ P¯=ü Rèsœk ˜48 à1Çù OÛ,ö© t‡/þ ±þ\œí ûahäª oöqŸM zÁOÒ ˆ%è @ 㘪ûQ Tç ÈöXv^ âÙ âA large rock stands here. It almost looks human. Sagi All right, does this look good?

You know, they kind of remind me of us, lined up in a row like this. Guillo Mm-hmm. That tall rock there would have to be me. Milly I guess I'm the one on the left, then. And , you and Sagi are together. Yeah! This was hard work, but I feel pretty good having done it.

How about you, Milly? Do you like them? I love them! Thank you so much. Such a familiar...heart... Do we...know you? Yes... We've met before... Thank you for bringing our family back together. My mother, my wife, Jude, and I will live on in peace. Farewell... My mother, my wife, Rashid, and I will live on in peace. Farewell... First I have to give my son a name. I never had the chance to be much of a father to him.

Farewell... You've reunited me with my man... We've made up our minds. Nothing will ever part us again. Boy, am I hungry. How about we go out for some pan-fried clucker stew? I think I'd prefer fantail duck done up in a nice teriyaki, dear.

But meals with you are always delicious. Wow, it's been ages! Literally.

Looks like my theory was correct. You've proven it for me!

People's hearts inhabit these rocks. That's why we were able to meet again like this.

I'm glad I got to see the rocks together again, where they belong... Imperial Ward Life Talisman Wait! This isn't the way to the summit. Rock-people quest end! Vajra the Indestructible ÍÍÍÍÍ ä píIú t²H 4ÅN U·!  ñe® ³ ¸U &8·~Ž 3Ä8 8ÚItX @/á›7 S›”:. Zc½ž bó˜ Ý €Y°×å …ƒÛm² öôP"F 6Å÷Ï© •Ê-üó %d Alfard Hassaleh Sadal Suud Diadem the Coliseum Duhr Anuenue the Endmost Bethel Nekkar Tarazed Shall we head to %s, ? Sagi , I'm worried about Mom...

Let's head to the orphanage first. We can make our next move after that. Head to Tarazed's port Not right now Head to Tarazed's port Head to Inner Tarazed Not right now Head to Tarazed's port Head to Inner Tarazed Head to Tarazed Control Not right now Yes No ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä DÍq D.U .† ÙèÝü )Õ5´ Z £¯ K5/¤ ¬QqI qèøi 9Þ:† Ÿ xD O÷’à дªJY Æ’¡p þSagi Whoa! H-Huh? What just happened? Whoa!! ...Hm? What's going on? Whoa!!! Huh? What am I doing here? Whoa!!!! ...... What the heck is going on? Whoa!!!!! Hm? Err, uh... When did I get here? Whoa!!!!!! Ungh! My h-heart... It hurts... Whoa!!!!!!! ......Ungh. ......Ugh. ÍÍÍÍ ä Ö ^È ãÒS~ I ç ÛA ·³ ÛÇÛÀS p´È# '÷— Cö€} 9Info Lady Welcome. This map is a temporary subworld for Duhr.

If you press the A Button by the yellow symbols, you can jump maps.

Some places you can't reach unless there's a flag. Shall we set up flags? Make it happen Not right now OK, flags are up! On your way, now! Oh, don't be shy, now! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡Q¾7 ŒõDÏ *»9 ¢jÕ ®:ö &· :Pç ¤lÁŽ ì\„ɹ )Œì߸ 9¾Õ/2 )‘íF´ W´×w ¥®aÛd ¥Ð¹±& Þçïƒ ãr­Âô )ÉÛÖó  ±£c` )#è×b ’Sfida Attendant Sagi, I heard you finally won the championship!

Amazing! Congratulations, sir! Now the ladies are going to be all over me, as your private chauffer! A while ago, a girl who said she was a fan of yours came by to take a look at the ship!

Sagi, I never knew you were such a player! From what I hear, successful entrants in the Coliseum become wildly popular with the ladies!

Sagi, you've got to climb up the ranks and introduce me to some cute girls! Still haven't gotten all the fighting out of your system? Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ø‚ñï -ìQ» n£¾ Message Explosive Paddle You entered the trap!

It's mainly used at the start of events that begin with a line. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÑNæä ç3 ·d 9Welcome to our store!! Thanks for coming!! You've received!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Gê™é 7w—ó ðéËÓ VÕÉâ [V¤!Ì ®…wg ´” ®­Üß– ª°r Ò\â-È ÒL;õ› ¤ Ñt  -€÷, ®½;ì¶ .›Åü› m )Si ®wÇâu ¹í‡ 䘙 î­:3 ®Ð:…  uf>¥ H^§ _íJ ®PÈ?ç ŠÎŸ´W V ¯Œ  BTOw Òæ Ý' ÒF¦4 j¤ò  ™@ ®é8v Ð4éÙ '§ Ä V‚tÙ d¸g[ ^þã ·[ØBD VÍ.!" ÚPn± ˆµå _u‘«ë VëA¯ô U ûé ct_Œ‡ uü(¯J ý&VÈ  V;ǝ b A¬  w‚|>‘ –á  ŸEuò„ U-çôì þ ßz] °Ùè€A >42´À  ãyu vòlCv  c‹‘ §ÝQà© < ׯ(ÕÝ A–f!i yWîm ø°%|  ø¶¹j ¯ÚŠ‹ x@n úq€s. iށ& wTorque We're here! If there's anything I can do, I want you to just tell me, yeah? Lady We're here! Any time you want to ride the wind with me again, just let me know. Shaun We're here, man! Any time you want to feel the wind in your hair, you give me a call, dig? Yo, it's Sagi and the gang! The Thunderbolts have been riding the wind ever since you helped us out!

If you're looking to get somewhere, I'd be happy to give you a lift on my pod. Hitch a ride We'll walk Sagi Thanks, I'll take you up on that. Leave it to me, man! So, where to? Just name the spot, dig? Port of Vega Cafe Shop Never mind Gotcha! All right, we're off! Hang on tight, dig? Sorry, I actually think I'm set for right now. Oh, yeah? Then next time. You give me a call any time, dig? Thanks, but we'll get there on our own. Whoa-ho! Impressive, boss! But it feels pretty good to ride the wind from time to time.

Then next time. You give me a call any time, dig? Goodness, it's been a while. It's me, the crimson flower of the Vega Thunderbolts, Lady.

You guys are Thunderbolts, too. I'd be happy to give you a lift on my pod. Just leave it to me. Where are you headed? I'll take you there like a gust of wind. Port of Vega Shop Tarazed entrance Never mind Got it. Well, here we go! Hold on tight to my waist. Sorry, but we're actually fine. Oh, really? Well, any time you'd like a ride, just let me know. Manly. I like that. But let's ride the wind together sometime, OK? Middle-Aged Woman This is some ride. Is it a military vehicle?

If something like this went on the rampage, the world would be in a fine mess. It's sooo cool. It's sooo huge.

Are you guys going to get in this thing and fight, too? It seems the emperor employed these machina in his efforts to bring machina to the other islands.

I hear a crazy faction of extremists out to undermine the emperor got in the way of his plans, though.

Some people in this world are just rotten, I tell you. Ahhh, I feel great! Machina baths are the best.

All the steam makes you kind of lightheaded if you're not used to it, though... Living in this city, you don't even have to bathe yourself manually anymore.

We chosen people get to live life free of all responsibility here. Are you all still running around with those silly wings sticking out?

I tell you, I'm sorry I wasted so much time worrying about mine. I should have moved here ages ago. The soldiers in the fortress area up ahead have been all abuzz for a while now.

It may be about time... They're going to take down all of the other islands. Up ahead is Tarazed, Emperor Baelheit's base of operations.

The soldiers have been all prickly, running around for some reason, though. Now may not be the best time. I came this far wanting to see Emperor Baelheit's face, just once.

But now I'm too scared of those soldiers to try to get inside. Promachination Project Machina Arma TYPE-V Prototype This is the machina arma Valara rode!! Guillo It would seem they've begun mass-production. We've got to stop them, and fast!! If these things get mass-produced, the other islands will all be... Promachination Project Machina Arma TYPE-N Prototype Milly And here I never wanted to see this again... Having these things mass-produced would be a special kind of nightmare. It looks like these are still just prototypes. We've got to stop them before they're making working models! First Aid Kit Frost Cap ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä £16 oÑ#ü ªm¹ %’ÆK *x¤ë— 5š} <áiÕ ‹Ë®å &A¡‘ ãá¤/ò éA9¹v ãB!µ³ G¹.Ô‘ ãr–N1  ¬Dd… cMgª câËT> %㘠•¯²‹ ãƒW?} ºÎB*† ùõv[í ã£Á0 Q~™ %Ùɦ †K^òà ãñf ¸ ¸,q¯ % ت ÷íÓ ãD+u© ")Zè ¸Ž™Ú ÇÝð –2ù à°‚šÅ ¸jw üoñ %p‚H ’øÝxô ãi_É. §c@æ %ÈÐ- òÍ?ôP ãˆ4ð¶  ó_G. ãgˆO. SoD %y†Æ2 øõ®æ ãa†æ €†¤/ %_ ³¸÷ºT ãN G£ äÌþu× ã{ë×/  éŠ ãÉÁ6È €ûSè^ ãÄn’] DÔÃO@ ã;Vʼ 0CÃ.D ã×ür· °rÃqÓ ìl´0d ã¤ï£r øùྠ%®56 •ËzO ãfo«Ž Ç„)e ãß@W fÓâPÇ ããåk ×üöÝw ‹¨tán iPu[q ‹ 1! Æ´x:q 7ñ¾- =B€Ë 5@<øˆ dz]u 5nÇì_ åyBu µTœ }¦Ö[ ƒýcò áÚ¿û 5JaL %‹0ÿ Žgòª é¨&&ÿ ð븭î {æñ ˆ %±Ò”» bðXç‘ uk¿2F ºð„‰Î {ÕxÕ ƒ„6« Ã.9ë ßW” 3bæ¢ …¢6d‘ ëÆØù˜ ‚k†õ^ +vÕ Öò¸Ìû WaÅ{ ¤ Ôšç ^sŸ  jFÒ tuߦ ½$·f| ôŽd } 2¤"éT ~tÖÓ »ðôþ ×ê Š %ô”{ ÎÙç#Á  )Þk¤ M4Ð]_  ¦î! ò˜(ºÍ ŒØKZ™ %ÔÂå“ $¬Þ %˜Î/ pÍÃá» %hTG› ·ñ€Z“ ü´Áò üé½T !)Îb @ %’fþY !y¹¾Ÿª !Áx‚… "ÂØ- ".\ÎÏ %Çë¡ "[”Ì© éû_C“ "¾>'½ %JGª #>ìØ !ÁkùÏš %‰yÿ #Fî` éèÁnW #{‡F5 %+KŠ¾ #²#-M¶ "eÌ ".}P¥/ %ðá÷E #ßÑÐÆ $(äýäW $„*w1 $ãy˜ $šMilly This place was so...lonely. Sagi Yeah... Torque We're here! If there's anything I can do, I want you to just tell me, yeah? Lady We're here! Any time you want to ride the wind with me again, just let me know. Shaun We're here, man! Any time you want to feel the wind in your hair, you give me a call, dig? Heyyy, it's Sagi and the gang! The Thunderbolts have been riding the wind ever since you helped us out!

If you're looking to get somewhere, I'd be happy to give you a lift on my pod. Heyyy! If you're looking to get somewhere, I'd be happy to give you a lift on my pod. Hitch a ride We'll walk Thanks, I'll take you up on that. Leave it to me, man! So, where to? Just name the spot, dig? Port of Vega Cafe Tarazed entrance Never mind Gotcha! All right, we're off! Hang on tight, dig? Sorry, I actually think I'm set for right now. Oh, yeah? Then next time. You give me a call any time, dig? Thanks, but we'll get there on our own. Whoa-ho! Impressive, boss! But it feels pretty good to ride the wind from time to time.

Then next time. You give me a call any time, dig? Rockabilly Man I'm in a real bind... Sagi, that man has an awfully funny hairstyle. Heyyy, you guys are new faces around this city, huh?

I'm the chief of the Vega Thunderbolts. The name's Shaun, dig? I'm Sagi. ...Dig? That back there is our female lead, Lady, and our bruiser, Torque, dig? Umm... What are the Thunderbolts, exactly? Flying around Vega on these horn pods feeling the wind is our style, but...

Well, it looks like we fly them too hard. They're all out of energy now.

We'd just get them refilled, but the soldiers have been too busy to pay us any attention.

We can't ride the wind in this state. Heyyy, it looks like you all have a bunch of magna essences, huh?

Is there any chance you've got one of those things they use to charge these horn pods? One of what things? You know, the jolting, shocking little lightning bolt guys.

If you're carrying any, would you give one to us? We'll pay you back in spades, man. All right, I'll take a look at what I've got. Thanks, man! I'll be waiting right here, dig? Will you give us one of those jolting, shocking little lightning bolt guys to energize our pods? Hmmm... We can't ride the wind on one this weak.

Sorry but if you've got one that's as strong as a lightning bolt, would you give it to us?

We're counting on you, dig? This one's definitely jolting, but it still lacks punch. We can't ride the wind on this.

Sorry but if you've got one that's as strong as a lightning bolt, would you give it to us?

We're counting on you, dig? Heyyy!! That's it! This numbing, electrifying energy—it's got to be!

We can ride the wind again with one of these!! Thanks, man! Take this in return. You've earned it, dig? Fate's Kiss Thanks a lot, man! Now the Thunderbolts are back in business!

You guys are our saviors! I'm granting you guys membership as a special exception! Th-Thanks. But we don't have horn pods, and... Aww, don't worry about that. You can hitch a ride on the back of ours.

If you've got someplace to be, we'll get you there. Just say the word, dig? We still need that jolting, shocking thing! Make it as strong as lightning. We'll thank you in spades! If you've got a jolting, shocking little lightning bolt guy, would you give one to us?

We'll pay you back in spades, man. Dig? Hey, you guys are all right! You really saved us this time. Let's ride the wind together. It's a drag not to be able to ride. If you've got a jolting, shocking lightning thing, give it to the boss. Woman Ugh, how lame is it to be grounded because we ran out of energy? I thank you with all my heart. Oh, although I traded my wings of the heart in for this horn pod. I hope you'll hear out the leader's request. Man Ungh... I hope these horn pods are back in commission soon. I want to hurry up and make like the wind. From here on, we're going to live in this giant machina island.

Everything here was tailor-made by people for people. If man can be happy anywhere, it's here, right? It seems like everyone is desperate to convince themselves that they're happy here... They're all unsure. They've thrown away the islands they called home to come live here. Guillo It's utterly pathetic. If you're going to regret something, don't do it in the first place.

I suppose it's only human, though. Oh, tree and forest of my youth! Crystal lake and bloodwarm earth!

Casting aside all we knew Casting aside both wing and heart We came to this new land.

To be among the chosen And to survive within this world. Is he...crying? Dance, dance! Let's all enjoy this wondrous new life we've found. La dee la dee da!

As long as I'm dancing, I don't have to think about anything else. I wonder why...

When I listen to this song, I feel an odd mingling of security and anxiety. Of course not! We didn't make a mistake in coming here.

Look at this fun, convenient, amazing city we get to live in! Was it really the right thing to do, throwing away our homelands and leaving behind all of our friends?

I just can't help doubting myself. The only way I can live is by dancing away the days, distracted... Right! Of course! Emperor Baelheit will take us all to the heights of happiness! What a pleasant song... Listening to music like this helps ease all my doubts. Hey, come on, everybody! A new era is upon us all!

Now, dance in celebration of its dawn! Song has a way of touching the heart like words alone never could.

And here, I took my heart, tore it into tiny bits, and threw it away... When I told Daddy I was scared, he said to just listen to the music and dance.

But Daddy's been dancing this whole time... Does that means he's scared, too? Boy, I'm sure glad I followed the new emperor's advice and emigrated here.

Every day here is like a paradise of singing and dancing, morning, noon, and night! Spin, dance, party!

Even if Anuenue falls, I promise you, as long as I'm alive, the Celestial Tree will bloom again! Will all the islands really be destroyed like the emperor said, I wonder? It has nothing to do with us, now that we've cast aside our wings of the heart.

What's done is done. We should just concern ourselves with enjoying life here to the fullest. This place has been nothing but surprises since I arrived.

From the free-flying horn pods, to magna mixing making anything, to the self-controlled paramachina. Yes, but... I feel like I haven't been able to enjoy any of it fully. It's like my heart is just gone. This city is enormous. I can't even begin to remember what was where. I definitely remember the shop being over that way. And if you go under there, you'll get to the concert hall. The girl living in the house over yonder is infamous among magnus traders the world over. And that way takes you back to the port. Up ahead this way, of course, is where the new emperor himself resides. Hmm? Are you all lost, too? This machina they're calling an elevator is really quite an amazing invention.

I have to wonder, though, where they're getting the energy to power all this. I took out my wings. Now I can't fly any more. I hear you can go see the fortress area where the emperor lives up there. Yes, I was just there. It was quite an impressive edifice, all covered in gold. I still haven't seen him in person. I wonder when his next appearance will be. It seems he's quite busy with preparations for what's to come now.

But going from his voice, he sounds quite dashing. He's any woman's dream! Hmm, what to do... This machina has completely shorted out.

It'd be way too dangerous to leave it shooting off sparks in a place like this. It looks like the elevator still works! Let's take it downstairs, fast!! It looks like we can go down using this switch. Should we press it? It looks like we can go up using this switch. Should we press it? Press it Let's not This short-circuited machina is releasing a torrent of electrical discharge. If we use a spark shroom here, it'll turn into a jolt shroom. The spark shroom absorbed the discharged electricity and became a jolt shroom. Middle-Aged Man Hey, hey! It's dangerous here, stay back! Uagh! Whew, that was close. That machina is leaking electricity, and the whole area is charged. Sagi, it looks like the spark shroom magnus is reacting. Hey, you're right. I wonder what would happen if we used it here? The spark shroom seems to have gotten powered up. Saves us the trouble of combining it with anything. Forget about that, we need to keep going! We don't have time to worry about this. We've got to get out of here. Electrical energy released into the surrounding air has condensed here in mushroom form. Ghostarrow Rime Blade Rising Condor ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä cDù% ræGÓ šbïd 0R«çš 5 ¦OS 0H_ôê ^Ëåþ ŠÎ¿I« Ž* DË 0‡ø0* ÊÞ‡·) ò>” üÕ[ Šh-*ø ZZ µÈÓœ ÃC®x] ,ف˜T 8ì1   *0P ¬šÅÛq òñm+ jâ[V  ÙÈ[= +˜ ²i ÌœÕ×8 ÞtN Ì„ø6í ,jø… Ì{”Ü ˜®žõ Ìû‰C§ êÕ‹¥C òPØø !ä®ËÕ  m·2 còÏ€ òfe¶ ˧¯¿•  þA ydòŸ òýL?h ØA& âe³ëŒ çA£œX âs#å ‡ò,D Y1°ÿ igR)/ ,Xà¶v ÍÛÄ ,)åÔà °r\í ò ÁT| „ôŸ)ú  /Ç) À«v| òŸJŒZ ~ƒý’ dU’/] jíðô² YsÛŸ ¶’Ÿ+ñ dB죫 n}Cz Û°(…Þ á†î£š òmÅ© Ô¡n­× òGrm &È5“³ 0E¸ d’îè òT¤#€ ­Ø¡5 òæÊ Aƒd“ òKaŠ8 ²5ʐZ ò‹}Þº ëÿDfæ ò?þÏ kÍÁË 0ãÓEY mÕ°°* ò}mL ŠêÏÂÅ 9œŠ6N B:’ 9ÖœJ² «Êd ¦éi¦ éò4Cä 0ùƒ 9¼‘.­ gb£ Got it One more time! Sagi I've got it. And that will repair it? Yes, I've got it. I remember it clearly. Man Yeah, that's all you need to know! Thanks for your help. Sorry, please explain one more time. Young Man All right, once more. Listen up. First you take blue wire and connect it to the green wire.

You just need to tell that to the person working on it. Got it? Elderly Woman I haven't seen clothing like yours here before. Isn't it difficult to move around, dressed like that? Elderly Man Th-This is the first time I've ever talked to someone from another island. I'm too nervous to speak. Young Woman It's true...this is a lifestyle we never could have enjoyed back in my hometown.

Here, we never have to milk any pows, or bother with netting to keep the bugs off of the apples. Right. Here a single flip of a switch can get you anything you want in magnus form.

As magna mix technology continues to get implemented, we'll be able to make more and more stuff. Right... So why do I feel so uncomfortable?

No...that's not quite it. I don't feel anything anymore.

I've pulled out my wings of the heart. Middle-Aged Woman Yes, I know! And the woods of a place called Nunki Valley all burned down. Yes, and where we lived, suddenly we couldn't fish at all, and some important soldier person died and... Right, and in Anuenue, the Celestial Tree grew all upset. I was so frightened. Nothing beats the security of living here in peace. Oh, wow, so you left your boyfriend behind when you came here. Well, if I stayed there, I'd have died, right? My life is more important than love, don't you think? Of course. I agree completely. You can't be in love unless you're alive, right?

Say, how about you just forget about the guy you left behind and start dating me? I'm sorry, but the man I left when I fled here was about 70 times as attractive as you are. ...... Girl Daddy, I don't feel good. Me too. It's like I can feel a draft at the pit of my stomach and across my back. Middle-Aged Man What's the matter with them? They've been complaining since we removed their wings of the heart. I hear that eating these magna mixed foods will add years to your life span. I gave up the home I'd always known to follow my grandchildren here. I can't give up the ghost yet. I think I'm going to enlist as an imperial soldier soon. Wooow, really? Once you do, will you ride around in a machina arma like the one outside? You know it. And when I do, I'll let you sit in the co-pilot's seat. Child Father, is it our job now to stay here and work to help the new emperor? That's right. From now on, Emperor Baelheit is even more important to us than Lady Corellia.

So long as we're doing our best to aid him, I'm sure we'll all find happiness. I understand. I'll do all I can for the emperor and grow up to be a hero so you never have to work again. Youth Oh, I feel miserable... I moved out here in a panic after hearing the emperor's speech.

I left her behind! Thoughts of her haunt me at night, now. I haven't slept in days...

Ohh, forgive me! My poor little Princess Kitty! Food made through magna mixing is the best! Machina technology tastes amazing! Hmm? I was the one in charge of elevator maintenance, yes. Oh, good! The elevator's been acting up—it's stopped moving entirely. Ahh, it's got to be a problem with the wiring, then. Someone must have messed it up while adjusting it. It's simple enough to fix. First you take blue wire and connect it to the green wire.

You just need to tell them that. Got it? Oh, it's you all. Is the elevator still on the fritz? Did you forget the colors for the wiring scheme? Oh, it's you all. It looks like you got the elevator up and running again. Yes, thanks to your help. Oh, don't worry about it. For as great as they are, machina can't work without people.

Say what you will, I guess that means people are greater than machina, huh? Waitress Goodness, welcome!

We serve specially magna mixed cuisine here. Won't you all give it a try? Sigh... It's hard work serving so many customers every day.

I wonder why they can't get one of those paramachina things to do this job.

Although I guess it wouldn't be very appetizing to have your food brought out by some puppet. Light coming in from the outside causes these walls to sparkle. This sign reads "The Vega Cafe, presenting a bounty of magna mixed cooking!" Huh? There's something stuck to this sign. Magnus Pack Coupon A plethora of varied magnus line this countertop. So customers get to come pick which magnus they want to mix from this selection, huh? Pyre Frock ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 9²`Ú ªñ A~[ ‡Éª¸y ŒÑŒ.¨ ›Œ›ŸÓ ›=Ò J Xÿ' ôÊa ƒ­úF %&í¹` ™º÷Û ‡%™Óè 1b_Œ í6“‹ *!z6 * ´ ‡×“ˆŠ _¶ÔT 7Na }’å[ ¥[0 ¸IT GýY Ô« Ïú ‡—úJ õS–) ÂÓk ÿ¹« ÿv%å CA÷8„ ¢@/ ’k¾VD ?í’8 ·1ÎÀÄ ‡Û½( ü·jØÁ  ñù Ê%> ®ÏÅr ôÃ?yã Û_‰ %?Û.D 3·Ÿ7 ’—†Ø{ UÚÜ‹ –mßH 7 ^ös ê™^"‹ z|×& ß~ß/s Qù>° ‡®çsr d

Or maybe you'd like this magnus pack coupon instead? Sagi Well, ? Let's trade Let's buy that coupon No time for that now Yaaay. All right then, mister. Go easy on me! I'm a little bit closer to completing my collection now. Thanks, I'll see you again next time. Huh? It looks like I'm all out of magnus pack coupons right now. Wait a while until I restock, OK? Ummm, OK! The coupon, for 25000 Gold! You're really sure? Sounds great Not this time Sure, if that's all right. Here you go! One magnus pack coupon. Magnus Pack Coupon Valuable flag %d raised. Well, I'll see you next time. Sorry, I think I'll hold off for now. Oh, really? That's no fun at all. Huh? Mister, you don't have enough money. I can't give it to you like this. Oh, all right. See you next time. Hello, there! How about taking some time to trade magnus with me? Well, ? Want to trade? Let's trade No time for that now The Empire really has gone and made some incredible things... Take a look at that paramachina machine thing just working away.

The time's almost here when we people aren't going to have to lift a finger at all. Ahh, seeing all those things and doing all that stuff sure was fun!

"Was" fun... That about sums it up. It's a great place to come play, but it's not a place to live. Uagh!! I was trading magnus with that little she-devil...

Before I knew it, my hand was full of nothing but junk magnus! Why? How?! This bed is made of a new material that sinks to conform to the body's lines for maximum comfort. Just touching this mattress is enough to make you sleepy. These photos show scenes from various islands' famous tourist spots. There's something stuck in this drawer. Magnus Pack Coupon A maintenance paramachina is busily at work on the outer wall. Golden Helm Golden Armor ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä [­¸d X¬˜ù ™`D: äû·à ò㏏ •4dp ™dÉèé ÆžÚžÍ ΘèøN ”³Ëçœ È9Jî² $fïé aèšâÒ ­Íð Ç,êÏð Middle-Aged Woman Here, laundry and housekeeping all take care of themselves. It's so much easier than life in Pherkad.

So why is it, I wonder... It feels awful to have it all done for me. I don't know what I'll do. Elderly Woman It's more tiring than ever to sit here looking at such an immaculately clean room.

I wonder how my son is doing back in Pherkad. I owe him an apology. Boy I want to go run around outside and play! Brother I think I finally understand what Dad meant when he said that nature was invaluable.

There isn't a single one of those awful bugs here, but I don't feel like humans belong here, either. This bed has been made with clean, white sheets. Air quality and temperature are fully regulated here, so only light bedding is required. Various daily necessities are stored here in magnus form. This file folder is used to store and organize magnus. Its contents have been sorted by type. Sagi Hmm? Something other than magnus has been stuck inside this folder. Magnus Pack Coupon ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä g›Aû ¿a4ñ ÃÝE ®Ô6• À¨Q‹€ ôÌ~ªƒ  ¢?k ®¥2A± ,D‰¶  ôdŽ ù ˆ6÷K… ÛȐúã ë5dæ¿ °Ì÷Ïj ¾["sÑ O y¨â ŸÉlã ¤ŽØN Ñ:rÓî ëåU >Ël»T ŽElderly Man Hello, welcome! What do you think of this room? Pretty great, huh?

The food, drinks, plates and utensils, even the air in here was made using magnus. Middle-Aged Woman Have you tried mixing it with that other magnus? Young Woman Ooh, I never thought of a mix like that. Who'd have thought you could mix together magnus contents just like cooking ingredients? It really is amazing. Imperial technology can do just about anything, can't it? Middle-Aged Man Please don't interrupt me now. I'm writing a letter to a friend who stayed behind on the island.

Once he hears how great it is here, I'm sure he'll come to his senses and join me here. Elderly Woman Have you all tasted magna mixed food before?

I just can't get used to eating food that came out of a magnus. It's just unappetizing. Metal has been worked into these plates to make them more shatter-resistant. Sagi Hey, there's something behind this plate. Magnus Pack Coupon This machina sucks in air and uses magna mix technology to output purified air. These are just your average sheets, but they feel oddly smooth to the touch. Cottoncap fruits have been spliced into this synthetic mattress, making it extra fluffy. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 'únïo ² †Ž m±<¾Ø Ñ@â ¢¥avÜ ì¿Ðbž ñÄ® ò &$~K ìÕ”± =Æ÷Çm Z,f?è h8±¤ ì ê “ø"NÛ ì]jœ Ç4X ÷±ïN ìIÎô k„ñ ìq,l5 JdX’ ìÇo¡G bÇ5 ìRÞÇi Î` Ç ®@eæ %1÷Ž ìö¬!´ Fò ¯6 ÛÅi³ÿ ìù,ÖÚ HpOþ ì-„ %ªàçZ YOŠ®Š dMiddle-Aged Man Hmm? You all are new here, aren't you?

This is Vega's famous machina bath house! Take a gander at this! One trip to these machina baths, and your skin will be as smooth as this! Ahh, that felt great. There's no way I could go back to my old life after getting used to this. Elderly Man Well, what do you think? I look about a decade younger after that machina bath, don't I? Child I hate taking baths, but this place is fun! I could do this every day! Sagi Wh-What are you doing in there? Here, take this, just leave me alone! I guess he was...bathing? Sedna House 3 I thought I told you to leave me alone! This world is sure full of interesting people... Huh? Something's lying on the floor in here. Magnus Pack Coupon I wonder if someone dropped this? ...Finders keepers. Uagh! Cough, hack... Is this machina busted or something? As soon as I opened it, this horrible, smelly air came rushing out. It looks like we can take this foul air, ... Should we? Let's take it Let's not Hmm? It looks like we don't have any blank magnus free.

We can't take the foul air like this. We'll have to make some room first. Obtained the magna essence Foul Air! Let's shut this. You're right, we don't need this. Let's shut it. Zelos Kune Magnus Mixer ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ³çà ã?

Baelheit's technology has just gone too far. Good luck, sir, and hurry. This giant pipe is emitting a low rumble. Sfida Attendant Are you ready to head out? Oh, have you finished your business here?

Are you ready to head out? Yes, we're all set No, not yet Sagi Yes, we're all set to go. Was there something you needed to do?

All right. As long as I've got some extra time, I may as well polish this baby until she sparkles! Was there still something you needed to do? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä yÝÅ’ g Õ¿  Öf Vœg² [Mér ®)‹°m ´¶Ê P݇¥ Dy™m 4 ŽðÒ Dþmìb 4¾³W¬ ,0«D¤ wUY |Y‡ÀÄ ˜mf/ ˜#Ÿ” w-¾d ʽJÒý 4a‡ ÖKWÊ 4ÓŸ˜ 3œ@È w5vy ôG]Æ 4×} .»vÌg 4<> ~3CÍ_ 4åŒ[  ¿,eŽ ¿lÄô 4‹±D Vç¤w û' w»ò 4Ê“q 4†"Üà NÞU§ 4?_ rŽ¼8 4Øú3² ¸æb"¾ ;H`(« 4OwPö H<¬WÅ 4¢›Ú  ®É«ž 0¦úÓž 4Š­ç tÄ{µ ܹÈÂI ^›õÆ¢ {  ·K 7ºö ®Ü_:« }¼;æ õ`ö¥ ‘Òe S#R P µ õ(uÆÜ Íòz`% ˆq > ¼sð §«ß ¬ï ê½ö>E NMú—C æÉI­ ïIÖ 4µ…t¾ 1? w“Æ• /´ÅN€ 4¡v—( @¥;ˆ¤ 4Áì°» 3Ì7JŠ 4þ «¨e~$ wQÿL R  wyíxí ÅKÝ¿K wò4G» Ã^œ i¨ Ê× i!1þõ wÿZôL •¬Sƒ1 4:EÞ ®ñEf÷ 4}ý¾ ð‚Ý8ø wC=·± 7å´@  4’ÈEæ L/Án} 43ÖDO µ³îhÅ X  æS —Å]¼ —Áñ¾ w OSC ÉýŒ³ˆ ùX^ î±e$! 'ˆkqO —{+P wxÚ¤ wÈ–„“ ¾¤tB Ø˜Ê ðȸˆ wL‘«+ B˜àsì  «Þ! mrÐ ê ¥C  ýTorque We're here! If there's anything I can do, I want you to just tell me, yeah? Lady We're here! Any time you want to ride the wind with me again, just let me know. Shaun We're here, man! Any time you want to feel the wind in your hair, you give me a call, dig? Milly Oh, my. Doesn't it work? Middle-Aged Man It looks like the wiring just got a little mixed up, so it shouldn't take long to fix...if I remembered how.

Say, I'm sorry to ask you all, but would you mind asking the previous mechanic about the wiring scheme? Hmm? Have you reconsidered helping me find out the right wiring scheme? Sagi What do you think, ? Let's do it What a pain Right. Not having a working elevator could hold us back, too. Let's help. Ohh, you'll help me out? All right, I think the previous mechanic is probably in the cafe up yonder. I'd start from there.

I'll get ready to make those repairs in the meantime. Thanks for agreeing to help. There's no time to waste on running errands right now. I see... What a predicament. Until this gets fixed, nobody can get anywhere. So, you look lilke you got those instructions.

I've finished preparations here. I'm ready to rewire any time you are. All right, tell me the wiring scheme you heard from the previous mechanic.

First you have to take out one of the wires, if I'm not mistaken. Which color wire is it? The red wire The blue wire The yellow wire The green wire The white wire I see, I see. And now I attach that one to which color wire? The red wire The blue wire The yellow wire The green wire The black wire That's how I heard it. Got it! Well, I'll give it a go. OK, it looks like that does it.

Let's give it a test run. Yup, it looks like we're back in business.

You really came through for me on this one. Here, take this as a thank-you. Book of Mana It's all set now. Just use this red panel any time you want to use the elevator now. Huh? It's still dead. It looks like the wiring is still off.

Sorry, but could you go double-check that wiring scheme one more time? It's amazing. I can't believe people made this whole metropolis. Buildings bursting with machinery, as far as the eye can see... This really is a machina metropolis. So, this is the city built by the new emperor...

It's so overwhelming, I feel like I'll get dizzy just looking at it. I moved here with my Mom! It's definitely an amazing city. It's huge, and beautiful, and convenient...

So why is it, I wonder, that it all feels so terribly lonely? It's not fair. How come my brother gets to ride it all the time? It's my turn!

And is it really OK for us to just sit around all day like this? Hey, you all are new residents here, right? People have started flooding in from all over.

I guess it's only natural, seeing as how it's either move here or get destroyed along with the islands. Yaaay!

They told me that now that we live out here, I don't have to do any chores! I can just play all day! Dad wanted us all to move out here as a family.

Grandma and Grandpa said they wanted to stay back at home, though, so they didn't come with us. So, did you all come out here after listening to Emperor Baelheit's address?

This place is incredible. Every last bit of the city is made of machina. Imperial technology is amazing! It's wild. This place is made up completely by those "machina," right? Fresh mountain apples! Get your fresh mountain apples here! They're cheap! Act now!! Still nothing... It's been rough running a business here. Everyone here has gone crazy "magna mixing."

It's some weird new kind of cooking. They don't even give traditional foods the time of day anymore. Come on, somebody buy something! Apparently people who live in this city don't have to work, but...

Well, I just don't feel like I'm living if I'm not out there making sales. It's so passe to eat stuff like that.

Anyone who refuses to move on to the new cuisine of magna mixing is going to fall behind the times. So, what do you think? Pretty awesome, huh? They call these babies "horn pods."

We got them from the Empire in exchange for our wings of the heart.

You guys should go give up those silly old wings and get yourselves one of these! This place is totally tops! I don't have to wake up at the crack of dawn to go glubberfishing anymore.

And this horn pod thing is way more fun to ride around on than some old fishing boat any day. Hmm, where do I want to go today? The cafe is fun, and the baths feel great. Or maybe a concert? With one of those horn pods, even a city this big is a cinch to get around in.

I can't even imagine how I used to walk around all the time. Resident Temporary message 19. Huh? That's odd... This isn't good. What's wrong? I was just recently put in charge of maintaining this elevator, but I can't seem to get it to run well. The elevator has been working better than ever since you all helped get it running again.

Just touch that red panel any time you want to use the elevator. Good, it looks like this still works! It's just a little farther to the Sfida. Let's hurry with this elevator!! It looks like we can use this switch to head down from here. Should we push it? It looks like we can use this switch to head up from here. Should we push it? Push it Let's not Hmm? It's not moving. Ahh, I'm sorry. It's been giving me a lot of trouble recently. I still haven't finished repairs on it yet, so it still won't move. Oh, that's right. You should ask the elevator's previous mechanic about the wiring scheme. He'll likely be in the cafe. Once you've asked him about the wiring scheme, would you mind telling me? Howdy! I'm Torque, the muscle division for the Vega Thunderbolts!

Sagi, is there anywhere you want to be? I'll take you there on my pod! Hitch a ride We'll walk Thanks, I'll take you up on that. Sure thing, just say the word, and I'll let her fly!! Cafe Shop Tarazed entrance Never mind You got it! I'm going to open her up, so be sure to hang on tight!! Sorry, I actually think I'm set for right now. Oh, OK... If there's ever anything I can do, I want you to just tell me, yeah? Thanks, but we'll get there on our own. Wow... Sagi, you're a real man's man.

Well, If there's ever anything I can do, I want you to just tell me, yeah? Thunderer's Shield Efreeti Horn ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 34 ßin »OEÀ l™R °L§ ù£'³È ,Dark Serviceman They've called an emergency meeting. Get yourself upstairs to the strategy room, pronto! This streamlined design has eliminated all unnecessary elements. With the bed stored within the wall, this room seems extremely empty. Something has been stored inside the wall here. Trigon Band ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ° \ Èpòt ÓÍœ “ä5He ×âþ  Middle-Aged Man I was told to just live here until my permanent quarters were ready, but...

What the heck is going on with this room?! This streamlined design has eliminated all unnecessary elements. With the bed stored within the wall, this room seems extremely empty. Something has been stored inside the wall here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä s/ M Šg2Ç j=ÚF …¥ÖË“ Œ Ì´ öªDA åØ?| Ò¼·¡ ‹¸õ M=ä ™Panie This city will become mankind's final eden.

That said, I'm afraid the need to resolve petty worldly affairs persists. Butler This is the Vega villa of Mr. Panie, a noble of Mintaka. What business have you here? Ahh, young Sagi. It would seem you persist in less than intelligent behavior.

Thanks to that, my carefully planned scenario has fallen all to pieces.

But there's little point in dwelling upon that now.

You ignored my admonishment and returned to the Coliseum.

I'll take this to indicate you don't mind me making public the fabrication of your registration.

Return again to the Coliseum, and I suspect you'll find the conclusion to this scenario you've chosen. This brand-new bed shows no sign of ever being slept in. This bed's cleanliness gives it a cold, sterile appearance. Various promachinated daily necessities have been neatly organized here. A heavy lock keeps this sealed tightly shut. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 3ùmÇ ¬ •P Û‹Vj ùké› xG^• †`úà} –¡ •!õZ øû úHPp¼ ‹ö4Á "VíN½ @ö¥ i2ž0Y ˜‰ ”Èï»f  9s— ç£1ùQ “æ ~0 q ©½ ƒOŠ…þ (.oŠ ¸V5œL Øýàl Þ”ª6 $-ë Ø…â?Ž F4b %Þÿ w‡s û ¹øw4 ¬ýé^ ÈÏsÁ üبiÀ üÒ  GIÿC Tø}) w O‡< Ÿ1F>c —lNï ™z3ÿ2 UBJ ¸'¯ |¥Ê Mæ!.Ú Ýì¹ v¿Šî¾ `ËK› "¦oÀ§ Œ«{^ ³This door is shut tight. Electrical energy released into the surrounding air has condensed here in mushroom form. First Aid Kit Frost Cap Sagi It looks like it needs a power supply. It might work if we used something electrical here. It doesn't look like this will work. Let's search the area for something we could use as a power supply. Huh? It looks like it's out of power... Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. This is one of the Empire's flying pods... Guillo I don't know what they're making here, but it looks like these are the only way to get around here. You're probably right. Well, let's give it a try. Huh? It's not moving at all. Milly Sagi, there's something written there. About Flying Transport Pods

This planar pod travels automatically along its preprogrammed, 2-dimensional route.

The pod moves automatically, once provided with a source of energy.

The pod's speed can be adjusted in transit, using the A Button to speed up, and the B Button to slow down. So we need to find a source of energy for it. I see. So it's stopped here from a lack of power. Power...energy... Maybe it would move if we had something electrical. Power...energy... Maybe we need to give it something electrical. It looks like this one is out of power, too. Huh? There's something written here. About Flying Altitudinal Pods

This flying altitudinal pod differs from other pods in that it allows for prolonged vertical travel.

Note that it requires several times as much energy to power than standard transport pods. Several times as much energy... Well, it's probably more electricity, but what do you think, ? It's no good. A spark shroom isn't powerful enough to run this pod. All right! It looks like that did it. Hmm, it doesn't look like that will get this pod running. Several times as much energy, huh...

Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä F¼8[ E» ˘# 3u:Ï 9¹j¾ ©\™ ‚,e5 ä÷•¦ »HZ* Ù„1v à„ŒS Ë{®Ï  c}bH Ù Å^1 = ¿£¶ Àê  wÚ:ÏÏ ­Ò„. ¾|a~ —7‰Ü Õ*žH 0:üÈÏ ŒrU%’ —Éiß ¢`úà} °–¡ µ!õZ °øû HPp¼ °‹ö4Á BVíN½ °@ö¥ ‰2ž0Y °˜‰ ´Èï»f ° 9s— £1ùQ 5“æ <~0 q °©½ £OŠ…þ °(.oŠ ØV5œL øýàl þ”ª6 ($-ë ø…â?Ž f4b 5%Þÿ —‡s û °¹øw4 Ìýé^ °ÈÏsÁ بiÀ °üÒ  gIÿC °Tø}) — O‡< ¿1F>c °—lNï ¹z3ÿ2 °UBJ &¸'¯ °|¥Ê mæ!.Ú °Ýì¹ –¿Šî¾ °`ËK› B¦oÀ§ °Œ«{^ ÓSagi It looks like we can get out through here. Milly Yes. I think it should put us out somewhere near the port of Mintaka. Mintaka?! So that means this was somewhere in Alfard? Just what is this place... Guillo There's no use worrying about it now. Let's get out of here. You're right... Let's go. Sagi! Forget about that, we've got to hurry after him! It looks like we can go down using this switch. Should we press it? It looks like we can go up using this switch. Should we press it? Press it Let's not Electrical energy released into the surrounding air has condensed here in mushroom form. Ghostarrow Rime Blade Rising Condor Sagi It looks like it needs a power supply. It might work if we used something electrical here. It doesn't look like this will work. Let's search the area for something we could use as a power supply. Huh? It looks like it's out of power... Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. This is one of the Empire's flying pods... Guillo I don't know what they're making here, but it looks like these are the only way to get around here. You're probably right. Well, let's give it a try. Huh? It's not moving at all. Milly Sagi, there's something written there. About Flying Transport Pods

This planar pod travels automatically along its preprogrammed, 2-dimensional route.

The pod moves automatically, once provided with a source of energy.

The pod's speed can be adjusted in transit, using the A Button to speed up, and the B Button to slow down. So we need to find a source of energy for it. I see. So it's stopped here from a lack of power. Power...energy... Maybe it would move if we had something electrical. Power...energy... Maybe we need to give it something electrical. It looks like this one is out of power, too. Huh? There's something written here. About Flying Altitudinal Pods

This flying altitudinal pod differs from other pods in that it allows for prolonged vertical travel.

Note that it requires several times as much energy to power than standard transport pods. Several times as much energy... Well, it's probably more electricity, but what do you think, ? It's no good. A spark shroom isn't powerful enough to run this pod. All right! It looks like that did it. Hmm, it doesn't look like that will get this pod running. Several times as much energy, huh...

Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä t è y¤¿¿ îÊYå ¹­ ç"ü[ ^È…ôì f¬D< p™5q6 fE“5 w†}é\ |ÅÑ'ö ™Êv  ‚™: ¥ áD É0©.ê  ê‰_  à1*£ w†ø… H›/2 ƒ_©z w mɦ µ`bÊ– àªí4— ú1<ì w±ç B©Æ…O { §1° ‡Milly Wait! Sagi, , we're only a few short steps away from him now. Let's end this. Shanath ...... Savyna Sagi Just who is that child... Guillo Probably a whim of that man, Shanath. No... I don't think anyone could raise a child on just a whim. It's too dark to see clearly, but it appears to be a bed. This building... Will someone really live here someday? This appears to be some kind of storage shelf. There's something stuck in this drawer. Magnus Pack Coupon Identical buildings punctuate the darkness seen through this window. This city... No, at this point, this is a metropolis. Golden Helm Golden Armor ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  ñ§¶ óš b ò{ ÅŠÖü ,½âþ. ”ȉ¤h ›¼©œ ¹#Éçú ¾9’Þ &z$ ¹¾÷á `!vÎW Ž V] ¹Ï±ûù ¨°©L Üíl:ý çMilly All right! Both of you, let's go!! Guillo and I searched like crazy for you after you were taken away, Sagi. I'm sorry we took so long. Guillo You look determined, Sagi. Sagi I've put my doubts behind me... I'm me. You're you, Guillo. is . That's all there is to it. This is the sturdy iron block to which Sagi was bound. Hmm? Something has been stuck to the back. Magnus Pack Coupon Who the heck would put something like this here? Zelos Kune Magnus Mixer ÍÍÍÍ ä Bú*YÒ Ú÷á P‚„± Uû_®, AA­ P×Œ¶ ú¥©jä ]˜»]m d¸Pf P~ v §‡‡Ñe Ð¾"Ž PŽÔßê 솯‚ç ]ÞF ! ŠC P­ë’¸ X¼.p …o!úš áö_Œ ô`úà} –¡ !õZ øû kHPp¼ ‹ö4Á “VíN½ @ö¥ Ú2ž0Y ˜‰ Èï»f  9s— X£1ùQ †“æ ~0 q ©½ ôOŠ…þ (.oŠ )V5œL Iýàl O”ª6 y$-ë I…â?Ž ·4b †%Þÿ è‡s û ¹øw4 ýé^ ÈÏsÁ mبiÀ üÒ  ¸IÿC Tø}) è O‡< 1F>c —lNï z3ÿ2 UBJ w¸'¯ |¥Ê ¾æ!.Ú Ýì¹ ç¿Šî¾ `ËK› “¦oÀ§ Œ«{^ $This short-circuited machine is releasing a torrent of electrical discharge. Sagi If we use a spark shroom here, it'll turn into a jolt shroom. The spark shroom absorbed the discharged electricity and became a jolt shroom. Look at how much electricity is being discharged here. Just how much power are they using here? Guillo Sagi, it looks like the spark shroom magnus is reacting. Hey, you're right. I wonder what would happen if we used it here? The spark shroom seems to have gotten powered up. Saves us the trouble of combining it with anything. Forget about that, we need to keep going! Electrical energy released into the surrounding air has condensed here in mushroom form. Thunderer's Shield Efreeti Horn Sagi It looks like it needs a power supply. It might work if we used something electrical here. It doesn't look like this will work. Let's search the area for something we could use as a power supply. Huh? It looks like it's out of power... Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. This is one of the Empire's flying pods... Guillo I don't know what they're making here, but it looks like these are the only way to get around here. You're probably right. Well, let's give it a try. Huh? It's not moving at all. Milly Sagi, there's something written there. About Flying Transport Pods

This planar pod travels automatically along its preprogrammed, 2-dimensional route.

The pod moves automatically, once provided with a source of energy.

The pod's speed can be adjusted in transit, using the A Button to speed up, and the B Button to slow down. So we need to find a source of energy for it. I see. So it's stopped here from a lack of power. Power...energy... Maybe it would move if we had something electrical. Power...energy... Maybe we need to give it something electrical. It looks like this one is out of power, too. Huh? There's something written here. About Flying Altitudinal Pods

This flying altitudinal pod differs from other pods in that it allows for prolonged vertical travel.

Note that it requires several times as much energy to power than standard transport pods. Several times as much energy... Well, it's probably more electricity, but what do you think, ? It's no good. A spark shroom isn't powerful enough to run this pod. All right! It looks like that did it. Hmm, it doesn't look like that will get this pod running. Several times as much energy, huh...

Let's search the area for something we could use as a replacement power supply. ÍÍÍ ä <- ” QÐùB ÿ\°ô p>†I ’s²G +ö« vñAŸ 1Ê,: ‡8†ö ºNˆ ‘Ð ñ ¾žÐ? Õý´† ¾Õ/ž GÜ5 Å ×6 I ¢±Ã ŒÖ°ìž @uoV Ÿ·Šüà Ìû¾ î¨z)v  ñ† qš| È ˜>;è ÃdÁ% Ú-ÜøÝ îÃÓ &{/¢ \çËMÇ ¯Û¬ Ã)ËÀ" øHíV =ÈC Ke£Rm R–sÿ6 ^(mÌV y¼«s Ô4#e ŠÔã $…€oô %ŽBú °U{è Ïu\k )ù,Õ + ‡Ö (ùZI LÓb þí_! N#ÊÉ ~& °qCìE žÿ@D û£CÔ ùàŒÕV %QÄ T¤xŽµ 2ßö Ùçe@S ê»)š "Sagi Verus!! Verus Well, if it isn't Sagi. And how is Baelheit feeling? Tell me, did he die a spiriter's death? You bastard!! Hmph. As intrigued as I am by the thought of dead spiriters...

I'm afraid I'm far too busy to stick around and hear the grisly details. Surely you understand.

I know it's not quite the same, but I've called in a few friends to greet you in my place. They aren't big on conversation, but I trust you won't be bored. Come meet me down below once you tire of playing with them. I have a surprise for you.

Don't be long, now. Dammit!

We'll just have to scrap these guys first, !!

Get ready!! We have to stop him before more people get hurt...

Let's hurry, ! You want to go back, ? Return to the command room Return to the port Let's go after Verus

Yeah, we can't just let him go.

Come on. There has to be a way down. Damn! It's broken!! We have to jump! Give it a chance We don't have time to "give it a chance"!

We've got to jump! It looks like a machina control panel. A single button on it sticks out, just begging to be pushed. It's a little suspicious, but fortune favors the bold. Should we press it? Of course we should! Better not Wha—!! Dance Kings LET'S A BE DANCING.

You're right. It could be rigged to set off a trap or something. Let's not risk it. It looks like a machina control panel. All of the buttons have been pressed. Let's not mess with it. I've had enough dancing machina for one day, thanks.

There has to be another way down. Let's keep looking. Where should we head, ? The middle level The basement level We're fine right here The exit's just ahead, !! We saw one of these on the upper level. Maybe it's a control panel for the machina platform Verus was riding?

If we hop on, we could get downstairs in no time flat, but...

There are so many buttons! I have no idea what any of this stuff does. Let's not mess with it. I've had enough dancing machina for one day, thanks. The upper level The basement level We're fine right here What are you doing?! The exit is just ahead!

We don't need machina to get there!! Look! We could hop our way down the maze of pipes here to reach the lower levels.

Let's just be careful not to miss a step. ... Heughes gave us this chance. Let's not waste it. Phoenix Helm Phoenix Dive ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 9Ya l4U ÿ4È 8–drG 8 ,? kr›£/ ™¹¯ òêPë‹ eSagi There's a switch here, . Should we flip it? Let's flip it Better not This door looks thick enough to withstand your average attack.

It would require an impressive amount of force to pry it open. , there's no way we can open this with our bare hands!

There's a switch right there! Let's try that!! Lightendrake's Drop ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä {u‹1 )%çÁ †˜[¼˜ ‹|¥Øá ©‰ V 7Åb Z®ïþ ~÷Hý( ŸÇ– ÀZ„÷ ÜŽ¥Át í¿:áj ÜT©Æž ÿ/¶ä '#ß: Š7ol9 ýàû\ †#,4 #i)rN G±0æG ˜ Mfô ¥This switch looks like it controls the shutter to the left.

There are so many buttons here it's not clear which one to push. Sagi Which one should we press? The leftmost button The rightmost button The center button Just push a bunch Leave it alone You pushed the leftmost button. You pushed the rightmost button. You pushed the center button. You pushed buttons at random. Better not mess with it. DEBUG Processing Open the door. Close the door. The door isn't responding to any of these buttons.

It's as if Guillo were telling you to hurry up and get out. A low, dull sound emanates from the far side of the door.

The machinery inside must be awfully important. Behind this cold, heavy door, Guillo— ......

We need to move on. Nondescript machina have been installed on this wall. What could they be for? Transcension Book of Mana ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä âpO[ Open Your Eyes Í ä -  o·º´ ¿ßÜD ‘Wà,ì ýVh ÉÐé× óþ/ ÚÄVy /öJú] îÇrý ˆö2h &ºË&± 5Sagi , this looks just like the switches we saw on the upper levels.

We might be able to disable the lock. Should we give it a try? Press that switch! Better not Hey! It's moving!!

Now we can use this machina to get around. Where should we head, ? The upper level The middle level We're fine right here It's no use, ! The blasts must have taken out the panel!

We don't have time to sit around and see if it still works! Let's find another way out! Clear flags Fellstar Gleam ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä AA­¶ ÿÅø -žtŽ. NÀÍRK -\w  z÷gÜ3 -Would you like to save your game clear data? Yes No Clear data will NOT be saved. Are you sure? Exiting save menu. Continue? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä E«¯œ k ® %[-€F €¨UYÖ Â«•uë Ç¢¦Bá êÛžÊÉ ª¿ Õñø1 Š` Ž¢ò j1 ìe òÿž° FáN ÍçÛþ )€úÖw ý…Ü Räè Â¥ s ±²Gc ù…{ª& %³PíA s–…½ Ü '#þ >r?æ %WÁµÏ ¨9þ:F Ó¨Y~ %ÃdpE bbÌ  ˆÇgà ½?ØLy %öŸ\\ ãÍYÌ (Y\  %²Ì–w •¾Gi‹ Ý„¬‹— 6wíÚ %ÒI| šÍm%( %IýB Qbb* šÃ8ê÷ %©Gy Õð—ïQ «pü %²ZÂÏ GKq¤Î %ò† ÆŒAsö ×#~ § xÉþ ¾›½ï Ûôú óë= k•£ù ÐÌ“ ?¦< w [·£žû ÌIÅÕΠѽÛÏ• 2@]|› 2)™b, nÆ ̧õ  ÌCòåš —œwöY Ì Ò ÕThese must be the soldiers' beds. It seems like you would bang your head when you woke up in one of these tiny bunk beds. A small storage box lays in the space between these bunk beds. Sagi Huh? There's something in here. Magnus Pack Coupon Bunk beds form a long line here. Doesn't all the shining gold around them keep people up at night? A small storage box lays in the space between these bunk beds.

It appears to be empty. Machina noise from throughout the fortress leaks out through the ducts lining the walls. The large table at the center of the room is covered in what appear to be some official documents. Huh? What are these, I wonder? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ;”ŽA= ˜žËs W· ) LÇ^fO ¤ÍÝGp äoË9 éµ:ž äš+êd :?n _CÕ ü ‹…{ª& ž³PíA 쁖…½ U '#þ ·r?æ žWÁµÏ !9þ:F zÓ¨Y~ žÃdpE ÛbÌ  Çgà 6?ØLy žöŸ\\ \ÍYÌ ¡Y\  ž²Ì–w ¾Gi‹ V„¬‹— ¯wíÚ žÒI| Ím%( žIýB Êbb* Ã8ê÷ ž©Gy Nð—ïQ «pü ž²ZÂÏ ÀKq¤Î žò† ?ŒAsö ×#~ xÉþ 7›½ï Tôú lë= „k•£ù —ÐÌ“ ¸¦< w Ô·£žû EIÅÕÎ J½ÛÏ• «@]|› «)™b, çÆ E§õ  ECòåš œwöY E Ò NThe floor is illuminated by the blue light emitted by this machina lamp. The high-quality fabrics used in this bed must make for a comfortable night's sleep. Some documents have been set atop this neatly polished desk. Sagi I wonder what the papers on this desk are. This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. Shadowflame Engine Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @ØlˆÒ ¢§ ¨ L\K& ŒßˆŠ ‘Pæá‹ Œ<Æì5 °}×P øž™ $¼œ>ñ f€^¤X Œ2Z ¾QkÁü Œ´’q ìd0 øõS$9 E…{ª& N³PíA œ–…½  '#þ gr?æ NWÁµÏ Ñ9þ:F *Ó¨Y~ NÃdpE ‹bÌ  ±Çgà æ?ØLy NöŸ\\  ÍYÌ QY\  N²Ì–w ¾¾Gi‹ „¬‹— _wíÚ NÒI| ÃÍm%( NIýB zbb* ÃÃ8ê÷ N©Gy þð—ïQ ?«pü N²ZÂÏ pKq¤Î Nò† ïŒAsö ¸×#~ Ð xÉþ 盽ï ôú ë= 4k•£ù GÐÌ“ h¦< w „·£žû õIÅÕÎ ú½ÛÏ• [@]|› [)™b, —Æ õ§õ  õCòåš ÀœwöY õ Ò þThe floor is illuminated by the blue light emitted by this machina lamp. Some documents have been set atop this neatly polished desk. Sagi Hmm? What are these papers? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. A collection of liquor bottles resides behind this glass door. The high-quality fabrics used in this bed must make for a comfortable night's sleep. Some papers have been set out on this bed. Reports on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree have been set on this bed. Wild God Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä >ÇÖ1 Ïcí* -L»SÉ yº/èæ ~õåã yæ ˜½ù àÊ–  €_¬< yȽŠR c^¡VÅ yû¾d žUQ5V à…{ª& ë³PíA 9–…½ ¢ '#þ r?æ ëWÁµÏ n9þ:F ÇÓ¨Y~ ëÃdpE (bÌ  NÇgà ƒ?ØLy ëöŸ\\ ©ÍYÌ îY\  ë²Ì–w [¾Gi‹ £„¬‹— üwíÚ ëÒI| `Ím%( ëIýB bb* `Ã8ê÷ ë©Gy ›ð—ïQ Ü«pü ë²ZÂÏ  Kq¤Î ëò† ŒŒAsö U×#~ m xÉþ „›½ï ¡ôú ¹ë= Ñk•£ù äÐÌ“ ¦< w !·£žû ’IÅÕÎ —½ÛÏ• ø@]|› ø)™b, 4Æ ’§õ  ’Còåš ]œwöY ’ Ò ›A holograph of Tarazed is projected here. Several papers have been left out on the desk surrounding the holograph. Sagi What are these papers? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. It appears someone forgot to take the papers on this desk with them when they left. This looks like some kind of report. Let's take a look. It seems this is a research report about magna mixing the Celestial Tree. Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍ ä HZ”ŸÜ °ÏL j5ÖJ pÈ9G  —qp æÑAf¬  Û|ã ?Ú„· æ§Ûx ÎÌ×Q ›¬ì) ºmšï cs0ÔN ji µêK­ ÿ†0 Z;Å kF$  ÇŸY ²/©Ö €cz% ùæ4 F<¢‡½ r…{ª& ~³PíA ́–…½ 5 '#þ —r?æ ~WÁµÏ 9þ:F ZÓ¨Y~ ~ÃdpE »bÌ  áÇgà ?ØLy ~öŸ\\ <ÍYÌ Y\  ~²Ì–w î¾Gi‹ 6„¬‹— wíÚ ~ÒI| óÍm%( ~IýB ªbb* óÃ8ê÷ ~©Gy .ð—ïQ o«pü ~²ZÂÏ  Kq¤Î ~ò† ŒAsö è×#~ xÉþ ›½ï 4ôú Lë= dk•£ù wÐÌ“ ˜¦< w ´·£žû %IÅÕÎ *½ÛÏ• ‹@]|› ‹)™b, ÇÆ %§õ  %Còåš ðœwöY % Ò .This appears to be the lavatory. Machina sanitize and deodorize the facilities, leaving them odorless. Milly Ahem. Let's get out of here. This sterile white commode seems as if it would be unpleasantly cold to the touch. A plaque here reads "Machina Flush Toilet." Sagi They really put the power of machina to work everywhere, didn't they? Wow, this is really clean. It's a world apart from the one at Dark Service HQ. We don't have time for you to stand around being impressed about toilets! The soap dispenser at this sink uses a proximity detector to release its contents into waiting hands. A single leaf of paper has been dropped on the bathroom floor here. What the heck sort of document would get left in a place like this? There's a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree here. The words written on this page end here. Blast Tooth Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &ûá dN¨ ³P§Û É#{3  g$Ý Lj¾µ$ Q®ÈsÏ L´ÿ_ }.hø LàOM0 ºFð—— üvÕcÉ ü˜1¬Ì L„®âƒ 4ëHú. Rny‚ Lèi % ŸVäÿh Lg’) Ÿ—“õ 1aT 죌‘­ s %ñ BL ?â öD5¬ Ö-9!¾ Àßþ† =Ýjù6 Ÿ3} ‹ L>aj/ þ Âb Lšmh" •Ý¤Ÿë ƒZk– ×sG´÷ @·u¸ ÆÑE L‰Ä àMilly ...... Guillo Verus is just ahead. Let's hurry after him, Sagi! Sagi Right. He has to pay for what he's done! It looks like this elevator connects to the control room. What do you think, ? Do we need to head back for anything? Let's go back There's no need How far down should we go? 1F control room 4F control room Don't move Right. This is no time to turn back. We've got to settle this with Verus! Sagi, I...

No. First let's talk to Father. Then I'll tell you everything. So that's Baelheit... He seems even stronger up close.

If I had to put it to words, I'd call it the exact opposite aura as yours, Sagi. Sagi, , are you ready?! This is it! The central monitor displays all of the world's islands. The left monitor shows feeds from security cameras throughout Vega, monitoring its population. The right monitor cycles through images of the promachination sites on each of the islands. It's no use! The elevator has broken down somewhere along the way. It's stuck!

We'll have to find another exit. Let's hurry, Milly! !! We don't have time to turn back! We've got to get out of here! Sagi! I know... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä A( V šŠv‘ NÒßPŸ Tccæ ^arW¶ e…ü;\ €ï¥Xë …No locks hold this door closed. If pushed, it would likely open with ease. Milly ...... Guillo Baelheit is just ahead. Sagi Yes, I can feel him... Guillo, Milly, , here we go!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4Ó)@ó ¤˜’ õËE 0·ÖST 0ô©Ð ÒžF= lä¤J :<– †Ÿ^¨ G.¸5 ¼?¾”á ñ£š[A Alå oué ibùžE ©5yb ®lî Á’4>þ È¿„P Á|6ˆ êò\ ©uî?O L‘v² Á“ô  Xl[ ÁÊ<€m ¬³Ê™ ©µŒ– ‰­ U ©nÔ p [2žJÿ ©¬w\‡ «·Ø= ìï¿$ òßÆ Á vÈE  X¹øø ÁÎÙž² ¬e7‹ ©GxX· oiú Á%cL ü^z²¶ ©ÿc¹Ì ^U;y Á°#r Ëhå² 쏒–3 íÒ’¾ ©¯à¢ *à 1 ìòƣ íSagi ... Can we set this afterling free? Let's set it free There's no need Right! I'll help, too. That should do it! All right, let's move on, ! OK. If you say so, , then I'll give up on it. The afterling captured here has been released; the capsule now stands empty. Nothing but sky stretches out below. Well, we've improved the ventilation in here. Let's move on. Sagi The room, it... Guillo ...Collapsed. Most unexpected. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if imperial troops started flooding in here at any moment. You're right. We should put some distance between us and here as soon as we can. Perfect. We've caused enough trouble here to bring most of the fortress's soldiers running. Right. It's possible there may be fewer soldiers in the room leading to Baelheit now. I never thought just releasing the afterling would do something like this... It's almost as if the room lost its heart and just fell away. Milly ...... They just don't build floating continents like they used to. So much for the power of machina. Even through promachination, this is how unstable a man-made world can be.

We've got to stop it! So this room collapsed, too... We should leave before we get caught up in the commotion. Right. We've caused quite a stir. That room should have cleared out enough for us to break through. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2ðôn Ô)¤S šT§ .|ÐRš .†N úᇮ j)SÞØ X³Cë ˜ùôf "X/b Ô5eˆ9  ºà*ù YbùžE 5yb †lî ™’4>þ  ¿„P ™|6ˆ Âò\ uî?O $‘v² ™“ô xXl[ ™Ê<€m „³Ê™ µŒ– Ú‰­ U nÔ p 32žJÿ ¬w\‡ ƒ·Ø= Äï¿$ ÊßÆ ™ vÈE xX¹øø ™ÎÙž² „e7‹ GxX· Úoiú ™%cL Ô^z²¶ ÿc¹Ì 6U;y ™°#r £hå² ď’–3 ÅÒ’¾ ¯à¢ à 1 Äòƣ ÅSagi , can we set this afterling free? Let's set it free There's no need You're right! Let's give it a try. The room isn't distorted any more. It looks fine—let's go, ! OK. If you say so, , then I'll give up on it. The afterling captured here has been released; the capsule now stands empty. Nothing but sky stretches out below. Sagi The room, it... Guillo ...Collapsed. Most unexpected. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if imperial troops started flooding in here at any moment. You're right. We should put some distance between us and here as soon as we can. Perfect. We've caused enough trouble here to bring most of the fortress's soldiers running. Right. It's possible there may be fewer soldiers in the room leading to Baelheit now. I never thought just releasing the afterling would do something like this... It's almost as if the room lost its heart and just fell away. Milly ...... They just don't build floating continents like they used to. So much for the power of machina. Even through promachination, this is how unstable a man-made world can be.

We've got to stop it! So this room collapsed, too... We should leave before we get caught up in the commotion. Right. We've caused quite a stir. That room should have cleared out enough for us to break through. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4…_©f P$S‡ Ê Ò .ìù2 .È& &–6 j™{Þ •àÕÚf œ‰£¸ È0C ÈÃ×Ó ð °  Aîêð A۷э ‘bùžE ¹5yb ¾lî Ñ’4>þ Ø¿„P Ñ|6ˆ úò\ ¹uî?O \‘v² Ñ“ô °Xl[ ÑÊ<€m ¼³Ê™ ¹µŒ– ‰­ U ¹nÔ p k2žJÿ ¹¬w\‡ »·Ø= üï¿$ ßÆ Ñ vÈE °X¹øø ÑÎÙž² ¼e7‹ ¹GxX· oiú Ñ%cL  ^z²¶ ¹ÿc¹Ì nU;y Ñ°#r Ûhå² ü’–3 ýÒ’¾ ¹¯à¢ :à 1 üòƣ ýSagi Can we set this afterling free, ? Let's set it free There's no need OK! If we combine our hearts' powers... Guillo It looks like you managed to release it. Yeah, I'm sure it'll be fine now. All right, let's go, everyone! OK. If you say so, , then I'll give up on it. The afterling captured here has been released. Its capsule now stands empty. Nothing but sky stretches out below. Sagi The room, it... Guillo ...Collapsed. Most unexpected. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if imperial troops started flooding in here at any moment. You're right. We should put some distance between us and here as soon as we can. Perfect. We've caused enough trouble here to bring most of the fortress's soldiers running. Right. It's possible there may be fewer soldiers in the room leading to Baelheit now. I never thought just releasing the afterling would do something like this... It's almost as if the room lost its heart and just fell away. Milly ...... They just don't build floating continents like they used to. So much for the power of machina. Even through promachination, this is how unstable a man-made world can be.

We've got to stop it! So this room collapsed, too... We should leave before we get caught up in the commotion. Right. We've caused quite a stir. That room should have cleared out enough for us to break through. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4 h’ G&íð ù)|ø N%*Ä NájˆP š#Í Šö›ÖÞ «™ÇJ ±:v¿  FŽ“ Ù¾±[¾ Š9š /ëô—c d£„þ ´bùžE Ü5yb álî ô’4>þ û¿„P ô|6ˆ ò\ Üuî?O ‘v² ô“ô ÓXl[ ôÊ<€m ߳ʙ ܵŒ– 5‰­ U ÜnÔ p Ž2žJÿ ܬw\‡ Þ·Ø= ï¿$ %ßÆ ô vÈE ÓX¹øø ôÎÙž² ße7‹ ÜGxX· 5oiú ô%cL /^z²¶ Üÿc¹Ì ‘U;y ô°#r þhå² ’–3  Ò’¾ ܯࢠ]à 1 òƣ  Sagi Between the two of us, I'm sure we can set this afterling free, ! Let's set it free There's no need Thanks! All right, here goes. Milly It...really was set free, wasn't it? Yes, this feeling... I know it was safely released. All right, let's go, everyone! OK. If you say so, , then I'll give up on it. The afterling captured here has been released; the capsule now stands empty. Nothing but sky stretches out below. Sagi The room, it... Guillo ...Collapsed. Most unexpected. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if imperial troops started flooding in here at any moment. You're right. We should put some distance between us and here as soon as we can. Perfect. We've caused enough trouble here to bring most of the fortress's soldiers running. Right. It's possible there may be fewer soldiers in the room leading to Baelheit now. I never thought just releasing the afterling would do something like this... It's almost as if the room lost its heart and just fell away. Milly ...... They just don't build floating continents like they used to. So much for the power of machina. Even through promachination, this is how unstable a man-made world can be.

We've got to stop it! So this room collapsed, too... We should leave before we get caught up in the commotion. Right. We've caused quite a stir. That room should have cleared out enough for us to break through. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4W_m º…Ò× eĸæ 'î¹+ .óñê KÈ ¨$Ç (pÚ ÌrZ\ $Cw þa…B £*°Ï OnŠÑü ƒ`ʽF ‰ ¸Ÿí ƒåZ7R «["  'Î÷ÿ ùÌæßp ò÷ué N¤[‰' +GÑG Ž’1 ­ '»¨B   ”êã ÜùÌ j;ûúO P`7ž ÏUˉ® ƒÂK÷ž éùBŽ 'ÏëÍâ ørM[ñ 'Êé—  „§¹ Rÿ— oÞ)Òò Yt< !¿]$# 'Ð!ê BÚ¥v IÇÒ r#Z ƒÏÀ « &É 'º I‰ ÀÃõ¡H ÿc€Û ·È²— 'I£Äp ,8çK rçHb JSagi Is this...the room's entrance? Guillo It seems that getting sucked into one of those dark cubes while your wings of the heart aren't out puts you back here. Right. We'll have to be careful. Not again... We've got to keep trying, though. We have to be careful not to bump into the walls as we go. Let's focus, here. Grr...I can't seem to control my wings properly. Milly Hey, Sagi. Use our power, too. I'm sure you'll be able to keep your wings out longer than usual that way. She's right. We've come this far. Let's use all the combined power we can muster. Milly, Guillo...

Thank you. I'll just borrow a bit. Your hearts are coming across to me...

I feel like I can last longer with my wings of the heart out, now. Let's go, ! That cube... It looks awfully suspicious. Let's keep our distance, and stay sharp. Milly, now I know what you meant when you talked about feeling like your heart was being crushed. My heart... Of course! They burst! No, it's already restoring itself. Hmm, it may repair itself, but it looks as though we can at least sneak past. If I spread my wings of the heart and sprint as fast as possible... I can make it. I'm sure of it.

Let's go, Milly! Guillo! ! There has to be something up ahead! Another one of these rooms... Which means there may be more ahead as well. Right. We're just going to have to see for ourselves. Here we go again. Perfect. With any luck, we'll get another chance to make a scene. Right. Let's go see. This again? Hmm. Sagi, what do you think? We keep going, of course! We have to. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4W_m º…Ò× eĸæ 'î¹+ .óñê KÈ ¨$Ç (pÚ ÌrZ\ $Cw þa…B £*°Ï OnŠÑü ƒ`ʽF ‰ ¸Ÿí ƒåZ7R «["  'Î÷ÿ ùÌæßp ò÷ué N¤[‰' +GÑG Ž’1 ­ '»¨B   ”êã ÜùÌ j;ûúO P`7ž ÏUˉ® ƒÂK÷ž éùBŽ 'ÏëÍâ ørM[ñ 'Êé—  „§¹ Rÿ— oÞ)Òò Yt< !¿]$# 'Ð!ê BÚ¥v IÇÒ r#Z ƒÏÀ « &É 'º I‰ ÀÃõ¡H ÿc€Û ·È²— 'I£Äp ,8çK rçHb JSagi Is this...the room's entrance? Guillo It seems that getting sucked into one of those dark cubes while your wings of the heart aren't out puts you back here. Right. We'll have to be careful. Not again... We've got to keep trying, though. We have to be careful not to bump into the walls as we go. Let's focus, here. Grr...I can't seem to control my wings properly. Milly Hey, Sagi. Use our power, too. I'm sure you'll be able to keep your wings out longer than usual that way. She's right. We've come this far. Let's use all the combined power we can muster. Milly, Guillo...

Thank you. I'll just borrow a bit. Your hearts are coming across to me...

I feel like I can last longer with my wings of the heart out, now. Let's go, ! That cube... It looks awfully suspicious. Let's keep our distance, and stay sharp. Milly, now I know what you meant when you talked about feeling like your heart was being crushed. My heart... Of course! They burst! No, it's already restoring itself. Hmm, it may repair itself, but it looks as though we can at least sneak past. If I spread my wings of the heart and sprint as fast as possible... I can make it. I'm sure of it.

Let's go, Milly! Guillo! ! There has to be something up ahead! Another one of these rooms... Which means there may be more ahead as well. Right. We're just going to have to see for ourselves. Here we go again. Perfect. With any luck, we'll get another chance to make a scene. Right. Let's go see. This again? Hmm. Sagi, what do you think? We keep going, of course! We have to. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4W_m º…Ò× eĸæ 'î¹+ .óñê KÈ ¨$Ç (pÚ ÌrZ\ $Cw þa…B £*°Ï OnŠÑü ƒ`ʽF ‰ ¸Ÿí ƒåZ7R «["  'Î÷ÿ ùÌæßp ò÷ué N¤[‰' +GÑG Ž’1 ­ '»¨B   ”êã ÜùÌ j;ûúO P`7ž ÏUˉ® ƒÂK÷ž éùBŽ 'ÏëÍâ ørM[ñ 'Êé—  „§¹ Rÿ— oÞ)Òò Yt< !¿]$# 'Ð!ê BÚ¥v IÇÒ r#Z ƒÏÀ « &É 'º I‰ ÀÃõ¡H ÿc€Û ·È²— 'I£Äp ,8çK rçHb JSagi Is this...the room's entrance? Guillo It seems that getting sucked into one of those dark cubes while your wings of the heart aren't out puts you back here. Right. We'll have to be careful. Not again... We've got to keep trying, though. We have to be careful not to bump into the walls as we go. Let's focus, here. Grr...I can't seem to control my wings properly. Milly Hey, Sagi. Use our power, too. I'm sure you'll be able to keep your wings out longer than usual that way. She's right. We've come this far. Let's use all the combined power we can muster. Milly, Guillo...

Thank you. I'll just borrow a bit. Your hearts are coming across to me...

I feel like I can last longer with my wings of the heart out, now. Let's go, ! That cube... It looks awfully suspicious. Let's keep our distance, and stay sharp. Milly, now I know what you meant when you talked about feeling like your heart was being crushed. My heart... Of course! They burst! No, it's already restoring itself. Hmm, it may repair itself, but it looks as though we can at least sneak past. If I spread my wings of the heart and sprint as fast as possible... I can make it. I'm sure of it.

Let's go, Milly! Guillo! ! There has to be something up ahead! Another one of these rooms... Which means there may be more ahead as well. Right. We're just going to have to see for ourselves. Here we go again. Perfect. With any luck, we'll get another chance to make a scene. Right. Let's go see. This again? Hmm. Sagi, what do you think? We keep going, of course! We have to. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4W_m º…Ò× eĸæ 'î¹+ .óñê KÈ ¨$Ç (pÚ ÌrZ\ $Cw þa…B £*°Ï OnŠÑü ƒ`ʽF ‰ ¸Ÿí ƒåZ7R «["  'Î÷ÿ ùÌæßp ò÷ué N¤[‰' +GÑG Ž’1 ­ '»¨B   ”êã ÜùÌ j;ûúO P`7ž ÏUˉ® ƒÂK÷ž éùBŽ 'ÏëÍâ ørM[ñ 'Êé—  „§¹ Rÿ— oÞ)Òò Yt< !¿]$# 'Ð!ê BÚ¥v IÇÒ r#Z ƒÏÀ « &É 'º I‰ ÀÃõ¡H ÿc€Û ·È²— 'I£Äp ,8çK rçHb JSagi Is this...the room's entrance? Guillo It seems that getting sucked into one of those dark cubes while your wings of the heart aren't out puts you back here. Right. We'll have to be careful. Not again... We've got to keep trying, though. We have to be careful not to bump into the walls as we go. Let's focus, here. Grr...I can't seem to control my wings properly. Milly Hey, Sagi. Use our power, too. I'm sure you'll be able to keep your wings out longer than usual that way. She's right. We've come this far. Let's use all the combined power we can muster. Milly, Guillo...

Thank you. I'll just borrow a bit. Your hearts are coming across to me...

I feel like I can last longer with my wings of the heart out, now. Let's go, ! That cube... It looks awfully suspicious. Let's keep our distance, and stay sharp. Milly, now I know what you meant when you talked about feeling like your heart was being crushed. My heart... Of course! They burst! No, it's already restoring itself. Hmm, it may repair itself, but it looks as though we can at least sneak past. If I spread my wings of the heart and sprint as fast as possible... I can make it. I'm sure of it.

Let's go, Milly! Guillo! ! There has to be something up ahead! Another one of these rooms... Which means there may be more ahead as well. Right. We're just going to have to see for ourselves. Here we go again. Perfect. With any luck, we'll get another chance to make a scene. Right. Let's go see. This again? Hmm. Sagi, what do you think? We keep going, of course! We have to. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¤€ÿ• ”_· ¡ ã 'æ‘ëÈ ,~äu<  þD CR´ý 'Ç™Ñ ,É–uc wó Í ~Õb…Ï 'ŸÊÕH ¯Z:[Ï }k"m ô j±z 'L3ny ,Q­è 'é%Œß ’6VÎã wß!ØÇ äí/º Adü F 'ŽYÖ |Òø " éÈ¥J ' å¿{ 탹 wqt¼ë ТÇlâ 'Øøb8 ò‚ Ó” BÿÏ$ “–7«Ò '¡˜« ÔH ¬, '°O" éo˜`% 1…{ª& ]³PíA «–…½  '#þ vr?æ ]WÁµÏ à9þ:F 9Ó¨Y~ ]ÃdpE šbÌ  ÀÇgà õ?ØLy ]öŸ\\ ÍYÌ `Y\  ]²Ì–w ;Gi‹ „¬‹— nwíÚ ]ÒI| ÒÍm%( ]IýB ‰bb* ÒÃ8ê÷ ]©Gy ð—ïQ N«pü ]²ZÂÏ Kq¤Î ]ò† þŒAsö Ç×#~ ß xÉþ ö›½ï ôú +ë= Ck•£ù VÐÌ“ w¦< w “·£žû IÅÕÎ  ½ÛÏ• j@]|› j)™b, ¦Æ §õ  Còåš ÏœwöY  Ò  ¨é×` ¸y$) ÀÞ-ëC È2²±d Г®b Ø›AÞµ à”±Ñm õ µn fÉ—¼ ØXfÚr oPvif ”Ìúv€ ØfÀ1Æ Ø.8)9 Õp€%— ðÚÔA fu 8%Q‰ Øø h] Ø nð­ …Úä{ ëld¸ f*»iI Ô½lÔí ØÀÇÆ q8Bhê Ø&µÝ ع“ß ˜ç)_ô ðü+/© Øl¹Ï& AŠØ†ˆ FšÖüd ŒUëÏm “eÝM¢ Ë×·ë Ñò*«œ Œü›.( ßL°¾§ A5® Sagi Right. And those are members of the imperial guard. They're all elites. Guillo There is still quite a pack of soldiers here. Right. Even for us, taking on this many of them would be tough... There are still a few soldiers left. But they're a lot fewer than before.

Just a little more trouble from us, and they should really thin out. All right, it looks like most of the soldiers have spread out to other blocks! The security here has gotten rather thin. It looks like the commotion we caused paid off. This machina is covered in a broad variety of switches. Even I don't feel confident enough to mess with something this complex. Let's leave it alone and head on. This giant shutter door has been sealed tightly. This is the same crestwall that was in the emperor's residence. It's an electromagnetic gate.

It looks like we won't be able to leave unless we get rid of this thing. Leave? Baelheit is just ahead! You're right. We should worry about pressing on now, not how we'll get back. This crestwall's electromagnetic barrier blocks off the path to the stairway. Some sort of document lies here, where Baelheit was standing. Huh? What's this? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! A Block B Block C Block D Block Captain What's going on?! Signals suggest a high energy reading in the %s afterling isolation chamber, followed by the room's collapse. Operator Collapse?! Just what the devil... Report to %s immediately and investigate the cause! Move out! Where is it THIS time?! Another energy spike detected in the %s afterling isolation chamber! We may have intruders. Report to security at %s under a heightened alert! Again?! This time it's %s! It appears to be undergoing collapse as well. We cannot allow any further embarrassments before Lord Baelheit!

Move out to %s and stop those intruders! I don't care if you have to kill them! It seems that %s has also fallen... Attention all units! Tarazed is being placed under a heightened alert in all blocks! You all! We're fine here—report to %s at once and eliminate those intruders!! Sagi Damn! I guess it's really impossible to take on this many at once. Guillo Sagi, we have no choice. We're pulling back for now! Milly But...how? That soldier straight ahead is giving the orders here.

We'll take him out and leave the rest of the soldiers in a panic, then bust through!! Got it! Let's go!! Sagi! Now is no time to be running away! I know. We've got to break through somehow! Captain Ungh?! That last attack must have broken the crestwall remote... Look! The wall blocking the exit is disappearing! That worked out well. We were spared the effort entirely. Now, let's use this opportunity to run! Right, let's go! Reestablish the passage lock! Increase security throughout Tarazed to maximum and capture them!! Intruders?! So, we've been surrounded! There's nothing left to do after coming this far but to finish it! Guillo, Milly, , get ready!! Huff, huff, pant... There are still a lot to go! What should we do?! Just a bit more! Do it!! Let's pull back I know! We've got to finish it!! Sagi! That soldier straight ahead seems to be giving the orders here.

We'll take him out and leave the rest of the soldiers in a panic, then bust through!! We're busting through! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä l'«Rv ú†ð EõÛ Jþð E'“· áZ, â–õä E~©‡É Á².ÿ [ƒîäë [W,tÙ Eë6:‹ •!*— EPF‘± òAG ' :rœo : { EìÑ_ó hÀt×3 ˜·dóh ERæ2¡ íH- [¨Í;½ [ÄcÅa EÚ) Ä]¾j E”TÖ òÆä”W :5n«Á :Xãèx E¬²j h¦*Î  ê[± 43É… rü# ÈÒÎ) 'у¼S _±" žGëôþ ë]Y4 ü¹ÕU¬  u˱ pÙ„ >% 8w?GŠ â¿ ¥³  /„s ÍPÍÞ ÚT çM$‰ ¯ñ’ Wä®Å Ê÷²­ ¸ô „  ÐÝÙÖ +4®\ WÁ§ * W·Ccá þiCØ “Z³æx  ›„ ¸HÙEä jü´ Ãdš;  y#Œý ì¾L ‘ O7µ&à U,®IÒ š->d% šáªI ôPb@ “3½g ÒŸ£n ¸'úëƒ ?Ü\÷ ØŸmi  ÕDz 4á{<ç  @. â U0^À  Á ‚íšt Ô°–! Ä÷®ñÑ -«vf ¬¬áÝ •FPð 9žkF  ¯;ä[ ƒU¾”…  §4V ¹ëù¹' O¨úç: <ë+( ªD;% 4oŒ-¯ æv ²Âþn â8B c (Æv  ¯ ® žOiÖ  H,í Å?¦I† u.ÛL ,šÍ ¾ €{n| This heavy door has been shut tight. It shows no sign of opening. Sagi It's no use. It doesn't look like there's anything we can do to open this door. This is no time to be turning back! We've got to get out of here! A grand hall opens up beyond this window. Baelheit should be just ahead. Should we take a closer look at the hall? Let's take a look Not right now Right. We should make a diversion elsewhere, lure away these soldiers, then bust through. Baelheit is just ahead. Should we just jump into the hall from here? Let's go! Let's not What's wrong? We've almost reached Baelheit! A grand hall opens up below this window. You're right. We should make sure we've seen everything else first. Elixir Sagi Here we go!! Guillo is right, if we cause a distraction elsewhere, the defenses here may thin out some.

Let's go, . Guillo is right, if we cause a distraction elsewhere, the defenses here may thin out some. Let's go, . Right! No way! The fortress was just recently completed. There must still be some vulnerable spots we can sneak through. Wh-What's with you, all of a sudden? Don't tell me you're thinking of just forcing our way through here?! Even for us, that's a bit... Of course! Well, yeah. We'd never get to Baelheit if we had to go through that many soldiers on the way. Don't worry. There has to be a weak spot we can break through. Let's go, ! Guillo W-Wait a minute! Don't tell me wants to just charge right in? No good? We're charging right in! ...... It sounds like has reconsidered. Yeah. It sounds like is serious. Have you seen their numbers? Will we really be in any shape to face Baelheit after all of them? Milly Guillo is right. Father is no lightweight. Let's reconsider this. All right... Believe in yourselves! ......

All right, . We'll just have to have faith in ourselves. Here we go! Sagi! Take a look down there. Sagi! Take a look in the room back there. Do you suppose we could break through all right at this point? All right! Let's go, right here, right now! Ready, ? You know it! Hold on a minute! What?! Baelheit is just ahead! What else could we possibly need to do? Do you think we could just bust through from here? There are only a few soldiers left in there. Forcing our way through could be fun. I agree. Let's head after Father. All right! Let's head in here! Ready, ? What?! What is it, ? What else is there to be done? Looks like we made it in one piece. But we got ahead of ourselves. I understand your feelings, but we have to go about this cautiously. Yeah... You're right. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2•²u µö¬T WR§Ö ”Œ¥‚ ™’}:¸ ÚΦ t!x¸Ì wMüÌ© ”¿‘ ÀãÂ'¯ ÕÛÛNM ”ÿ`j õ“v? “$ï~ ”;ÿ8ª R¿¼1q ²?7P ”á` ¥Ì I‹v.Û ”MuŠì „Ÿaô ”Snã ¨}Íx¶ ”lƒ3E ™ºúŒ а­^X Öqà ”¥Ü½  ¤áNÍ ”nèŸ ,rÒ ñÎìX …LåÔ ŒÃÇÓ ”Œ¯sç ™wtˆ À51Á ”ˁs ¼Q—} ”üÄʹ  \½b C>a ” ê ¬Oǵ ”Òùƒ· ÙPŒÜO 7‡ª¡9 l•TàŽ ”QýI™ °This iron door has been locked fast. It appears to be impossible to open from here. The monitor here displays a string of complicated jargon. Sagi It looks like this system controls some part of the fortress. -AUTHORIZATION-

Present imperial crest for verification. Access restricted to elite-class imperial guard and higher ranks. ~~ Sagi, would that imperial crest we picked up before allow you access? Right, let's try. Access granted. All right! -CONTROL SYSTEM-

Tarazed escalator regulation terminal. It looks like we can use this to reverse the escalators' direction. What do you think, ? Let's reverse them Leave it alone We can reset the escalators back to their original directions. What do you think, ? Let's revert them Leave it alone OK, I'll reverse the escalators. OK, I'll leave the escalators alone. Milly Sagi, do you think you can operate it? I can try. Huh? -AUTHORIZATION-

Verification of imperial crest required for terminal operation. Guillo It looks like it won't be quite that simple. An imperial crest, huh... It's almost a shame I quit the Dark Service. There's nothing we can do here now. Let's move on. A garbled mass of unintelligible text is flitting across this monitor. It's totally out of control. This fortress might not last much longer... It looks like we can get to a different floor with this elevator. What should we do, ? 4F control room Don't move Bridge 4F control room Don't move All right, that should have done it. Let's go! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2w&ŽÙ öz`Ä WÝ Ô ”;ßü ™ø)–– Úð¦?c ”é‹Aï I2¯…³ —·„± ”0.x ·¼o4Ý Ï Ï¶ê ”§)è' 2&… ~'tD¹ ”4䨥 ³™«ëû ‘dú ”Š;” 7×!Ã[ ”n;… _dNÉ ”ÒÜ Â ˆN5›k ”—¨> ¼ÚÎ ”V’· ðdOœ ”ú†' ™ü‰¬) ÙÖ^@  ¤Í) ”ÎýšY F$!Ê ”¤g TÄú Ð Ú‡øÉ \bIcã c&»ÿ° ”î è ™ÒÂ*« Ú£3¬¬ ”‘ÿT “Ú¦© ” v: åír?R ” ®¼ €Ã? ys¢ü ®Ö}Q òThis iron door has been locked fast. It appears to be impossible to open from here. The monitor here displays a string of complicated jargon. Sagi It looks like this system controls some part of the fortress. -AUTHORIZATION-

Verification of imperial crest required for terminal operation. Ugh, more authorization? Let's try using that imperial crest again. Access granted. All right, we're in. -CONTROL SYSTEM-

Tarazed main block emergency elevator regulation terminal. An emergency elevator, huh? It looks like it's inactive right now, . Start it up Leave it alone The emergency elevator is operating normally now. What should we do, ? Shut it down Leave it alone OK, then I'll start the elevator up. OK, then I'll shut the elevator down. It looks like it's started. All right, let's go! It looks like it's stopped. All right, let's go! OK, I'll leave the elevator alone. Milly Sagi, do you think you can operate it? I can try. Huh? Guillo It looks like it won't be quite that simple. An imperial crest, huh... It's almost a shame I quite the Dark Service. There's nothing we can do here now. Let's move on. It looks like we can get to a different floor with this elevator. What should we do, ? 1F control room Don't move Bridge 1F control room Don't move Saint's Armor ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä (΢>2 ìmµ– )ؾa’ .…‡Õ ‚òא ‰X!L » ’¿ )l½AR 4'Pª† b¨{H hHg )gšÔØ ³÷æjÑ )¬¾2ˆ Ó~šS— ‚#Ú& á7Áy ) x.á 6õ* )ÐdsÀ Z*‚ÿÀ )“§X œ×# )س¾ ª ¼ à )Ä5ïÛ 4®Iý ).£>x üq’{ö O€Ida )’5h ™ÉSË b>Ôs$ ÿün9U )%{b FC Ž¿¾« ›Xá(6 èU† 6-,~ EThis giant door has been locked shut. Sagi This door looks awfully sturdy... I don't know that we can get any further here. Guillo Wait, Sagi. There's something on that display. -WARNING-

Anti-Continental Weapons System ahead. Access restricted to officer-class soldiers. So, general-class soldiers can't get in... Milly Say, might it open if you used that imperial crest we picked up before? Oh, right! It's worth a try. It opened! That might prove useful in getting access to other areas of the fortress as well. Right. Let's move ahead for now. This door again... Let's try that elite imperial crest. All right. We all know what's waiting for us back there... Milly, Guillo, , let's go! Maybe higher-rank soldiers can get through. There has to be a way. Let's think. A small metal plate bearing the Empire's crest lies on the floor here. This is the insignia of the elite-class imperial guard. It's even fancier than the Dark Service's. I'm sure I saw a machine which responds to crests like that before. Right, this may come in handy. We'll take it with us. Elite Imperial Crest A scene from one of the islands is being broadcast on this giant monitor. The monitor is displaying snow now. It appears to have ceased to function. Empire Soldier Who are you?! ÍÍ ä ðÝ‘± v; ) ¿%« .ù1qŸ ‚öÍ»• ‰gÛ¶ »+å2 )Ãòw” 4ç&7à b#ý¼â hö ¡± )Mà ³!yNü )NÚþa ÖF÷§ ‚Dõ¾$ ä×Ó3 )kz 9.[ )NÒqb ]0@à )¼O¤Q Ÿ4sO¢ )z'= ­ñå^o )v Sagi This door looks awfully sturdy... I don't know that we can get any further here. Guillo Wait, Sagi. There's something on that display. -WARNING-

Anti-Continental Weapons System ahead. Access restricted to officer-class soldiers. So, general-class soldiers can't get in... Milly Say, might it open if you used that imperial crest we picked up before? You're right! It's worth a try. It opened! That might prove useful in getting access to other areas of the fortress as well. Right. Let's move ahead for now. This door again... Let's try that elite imperial crest. All right. We all know what's waiting for us back there... Milly, Guillo, , let's go! Maybe higher-rank soldiers can get through. A scene from one of the islands is being broadcast on this giant monitor. The monitor is just displaying snow now. It appears to have ceased function. Empire Soldier Who are you?! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä NŠ¡» và )Ïi .›²Ãí ‚%ödM ‰ì»òJ »XZ´ )^F 4G¹Ë! bí ÿuïzÞ Rìl² Ÿ@³ª| ï ‘&O þThis giant door has been locked shut. Sagi This door looks awfully sturdy... I don't know that we can get any further here. Guillo Wait, Sagi. There's something on that display. -WARNING-

Anti-Continental Weapons System ahead. Access restricted to officer-class soldiers. So, general-class soldiers can't get in... Milly Say, might it open if you used that imperial crest we picked up before? You're right! It's worth a try. It opened! That might prove useful in getting access to other areas of the fortress as well. Right. Let's move ahead for now. This door again... Let's try that elite imperial crest. All right. We all know what's waiting for us back there... Milly, Guillo, , let's go! Maybe higher-rank soldiers can get through. There has to be a way. Let's think. A scene from one of the islands is being broadcast on this giant monitor. The monitor is just displaying snow now. It appears to have ceased function. Empire Soldier Who are you?! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ±| ¥ Š¼Bú )Ú.Çó .ýÏö‡ ‚"iÂ+ ‰o*GÁ »|þ™| )PÐù 4ÏÏ bÄ´v h EO )z X ³nÍCÒ )éfÎ& ÖPë)¹ ‚¸šŠ ä1D½” )ø¶Û@ 9È@)™ )•´b± ]Îù±' )‚ y Ÿ©n³ )²¶Üž ­Ö- )ΓE 4‹=j} )™±Ä— ÿ.uuÓ .÷…ø {ƒÂä Ëgõº ÚThis giant door has been locked shut. Sagi This door looks awfully sturdy... I don't know that we can get any further here. Guillo Wait, Sagi. There's something on that display. -WARNING-

Anti-Continental Weapons System ahead. Access restricted to officer-class soldiers. So, general-class soldiers can't get in... Milly Say, might it open if you used that imperial crest we picked up before? You're right! It's worth a try. It opened! That might prove useful in getting access to other areas of the fortress as well. Right. Let's move ahead for now. This door again... Let's try that elite imperial crest. All right. We all know what's waiting for us back there... Milly, Guillo, , let's go! Maybe higher-rank soldiers can get through. A scene from one of the islands is being broadcast on this giant monitor. The monitor is just displaying snow now. It appears to have ceased function. Empire Soldier Who are you?! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä PsFV; { G Þ2m» Uɜᐠ’^ΕJ #ûr Ƴ¸`· TGA™2 TÅ3 Cœl Ë#ûi ³º<8 /*é\ #j nIõ)N RÓõ~ ÍÃ^[p ãô7á /2Òú W•ìa ŠPËô Ãè}, T¯>€  ëü4_ ?®3( wKÕ]l Íø™» ± ³? Õ•ï— ÆÛD¿» ]Ú# :…{ª& D³PíA ’–…½ û '#þ ]r?æ DWÁµÏ Ç9þ:F  Ó¨Y~ DÃdpE bÌ  §Çgà Ü?ØLy DöŸ\\ ÍYÌ GY\  D²Ì–w ´¾Gi‹ ü„¬‹— UwíÚ DÒI| ¹Ím%( DIýB pbb* ¹Ã8ê÷ D©Gy ôð—ïQ 5«pü D²ZÂÏ fKq¤Î Dò† åŒAsö ®×#~ Æ xÉþ Ý›½ï úôú ë= *k•£ù =ÐÌ“ ^¦< w z·£žû ëIÅÕÎ ð½ÛÏ• Q@]|› Q)™b, Æ ë§õ  ëCòåš ¶œwöY ë Ò ôSagi It looks like we can get to other blocks from here. What should we do, ? A Block B Block Don't move Text is being displayed on this machina monitor. It looks like this system controls some part of the fortress.

We could probably start something up here. What do you think, ? Let's do it Let's not touch it All right. I'll see what I can do. -ELEVATOR SYSTEM-

Initiating lateral transport from the Main Block to other blocks. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

-A Block -B Block All right, it started up OK.

It looks like that thing can take us to other blocks. Umm... It could be dangerous to mess with this. Let's not touch it. -ELEVATOR SYSTEM-

Lateral transport from the Main Block to other blocks currently operational. It looks like that thing can take us to other blocks. A garbled mass of unintelligible text is flitting across this monitor. It's no good... This thing is completely shot. This machina-controlled door device is shut tightly. A paper covered in handwriting is lying on the ground. Huh? What's this? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. Idios Pyr Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

For now, we'll just remember what we've read so far. For now, let's hurry onward! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?ßàR¢ t·"ý _àÌñ U[<{Ï ¢ß Ö‹k$  L•‹²Ì ï ¾' ¥Ò™ëË ÞŸ` â7ÃÄ U;³‡  Á -"‰\u u…{ª& ¡³PíA …½ X '#þ ºr?æ ¡WÁµÏ $9þ:F }Ó¨Y~ ¡ÃdpE ÞbÌ  Çgà 9?ØLy ¡öŸ\\ _ÍYÌ ¤Y\  ¡²Ì–w ¾Gi‹ Y„¬‹— ²wíÚ ¡ÒI| Ím%( ¡IýB Íbb* Ã8ê÷ ¡©Gy Qð—ïQ ’«pü ¡²ZÂÏ ÃKq¤Î ¡ò† BŒAsö ×#~ # xÉþ :›½ï Wôú oë= ‡k•£ù šÐÌ“ »¦< w ×·£žû HIÅÕÎ M½ÛÏ• ®@]|› ®)™b, êÆ H§õ  HCòåš œwöY H Ò QSagi It looks like we can get to other blocks from here. What should we do, ? B Block C Block D Block Don't move Text is being displayed on this machina monitor. -ELEVATOR SYSTEM-

Lateral transport from the Main Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

-B Block -C Block -D Block It looks like that thing can take us to other blocks. A paper covered in handwriting is lying on the ground. Huh? What's this? This is a report on the experiments to magna-mix the Celestial Tree. The words written on this page end here. Research Findings On Magna Mixing and the Celestial Tree Research on the synthesis of the Celestial Tree was initiated under orders from Lord Baelheit. Results show that combining the celestial fell-branch recovered by forces in Anuenue... With the petals of the celestial flower succeeded in heightening the sample's spiritual energy. The energy levels of the aforementioned sample have stabilized, just as hypothesized. Moving forward, we will now attempt to apply a stimulus by adding a Lightning Dagroot. The sample has grown quite stable. Next, we'll attempt to add a Fire Dagroot, followed by an Ice Dagroot. Damn. It was a mistake to add that before the Ice Dagroot. It appears that reversing the order, the last pair of ingredients were successfully blended into the mix. Basic magna mixing theory suggests that adding a Dark Dagroot and a Holy Dagroot to the mix too close together in timing could be dangerous. We'll attempt to put as much space as possible between the timings in which these two are added. Coolant is critical to any magna mixing process, especially one involving this many elements.

It seems safest to add some form of coolant at the middle of this procedure. Other researchers have reported failure if a Lightning Dagroot is added to the mixture before the Fire Dagroot. Results appear to favor the addition of a Dark Dagroot before the addition of a Holy Dagroot. One final ingredient... Something is definitely still lacking.

Yes, that multicolored light. That must be the key. Official report to Lord Baelheit— We've succeeded in synthesizing the Celestial Tree through magna mixing.

Below, I include a final list of the ingredients used in this process. Fire Dagroot Ice Dagroot Lightning Dagroot Holy Dagroot Dark Dagroot Rainbow Celestial Fell-branch Celestial Flower Combining the above ingredients in a set order yields a successful magna mix of the Celestial Tree. Sagi Magna mixing the Celestial Tree... Do you want to go think back over the report we just read? Let's think back No need for that We've found %d of the reports so far. You're right. We don't have time for that. Let's hurry on. The content seems to stop awfully abruptly. Might there be more to it still?

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Lateral transport from A Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

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Lateral transport from B Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

-Main Block -A Block It looks like that thing can take us to other blocks. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä xÛéE ˜ú^ i·$° UC'í˜ ¥f¾ Ùà1ï¿ H¦Ï –A ¤Sagi It looks like we can get to other blocks from here. What should we do, ? Main Block C Block D Block Don't move Text is being displayed on this machina monitor. -ELEVATOR SYSTEM-

Lateral transport from B Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

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Lateral transport from C Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

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Lateral transport from D Block to other blocks currently operational. Blocks accessible from this floor are as follows:

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We're Lord Baelheit's private guard. I don't see why these orders should come as a surprise. Our duty is to take action when his lordship requires it—nothing more, nothing less. Are we clear? Consider this mission Code S. All servicemen are authorized to use paramachina. Open the lockers. Operator Yes, sir! Retrieve your paramachina and proceed to the rendezvous point. I'll provide further instructions there. I'm also going to break with protocol and issue blank magnus.

Use them during the mission to store and transport the magna essence of whatever you need. That is all. Dismissed! Sagi Assassinate the emperor...?

Leave it to the Dark Service to handle the dirty jobs. A high-ranking confidant sends his own men to strike down his master... And not just any master. This is the emperor we're talking about.

...It doesn't get much dirtier than that. Woman ...... Then again, , this could be our lucky break. I bet you never thought the emperor would go down like this. Plus, we can use the money to put food on everybody's table! There's no way I'm passing up this chance. Are you with me, ? Of course! You sure about this? Good, I'm counting on you. Come on. Of course I am. Why would I hesitate? Come on, let's go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ³ý[ Áì~€ LÈã Iš‹ KÄÕ sÐ ¾<ÈÔ ŠîéK â¾¢¥• -|ë‘É =µËÚ0 -¼; w]6Ð -¢W¯ð ÛWoman You know, you might want to watch your mouth there, ghost boy. The Service is crawling with men a lot scarier than you. And if they catch wind of what you said in there... Now see? What did I tell you. If you want to stay alive, you'd better learn to keep a low profile. Dark Serviceman Hey, tough guy! You think what we do is dirty, huh? Little runt. When Lord Baelheit asks you to do something, you keep your mouth shut and do it. Yeah. We don't need any snot-nosed punks in our ranks. Maybe we can beat some sense into you! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä À6Uá =Ïüj U—Gi Õó¶# RmMϱ g4  –]?Yî ê·±*ð ïü7—„ ï>» êC÷Ä ZáÍ(J v–JžJ "¨* ²âme Zzº ÂØçÀ Z¶ÈMÀ =211 Zbá… ;“Tú* Zçzß øDark Serviceman Hmph, is that all you got? I expected more from a spiriter. Heh heh heh... Maybe his spirit's off taking a nap right now. Ha ha! Seriously. It's not like we can see it. How do we even know it's real? Sagi What, are you calling me a liar now?! Just ignore them Let's shut them up Captain of the Dark Service What's going on out here? Get to your stations, now! Yes, sir! Sagi, was it? You've got guts, picking a fight so soon after joining up. Now, now. No need to get defensive. We've got high hopes for you, spiriter.

After all, legend has it people like you and that guardian spirit holed up in your heart are going to sway the fate of the world. Anyway—you'd better hurry up and get yourself ready.

The paramachina are down that way. Get moving. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2+ ÄR 4ºz® d•iV Paramachina ... ... ... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )'Uj H±ìš 7-k# :¥—Ü Aü¡“- :¤ê ¤ÉqÄ\ :è:· Cºgl ÃG6Ä 5º` ÍÊ  Hvý ŽÑ€v Žèë ƃ‡N ¾áhW AMëÎä u±°À m&>‰S Þ,¯€ ¬Òœ)º +ü  °hýê You looked a little cramped in there, Guillo. Guillo Cramped? You know that sensation is lost on me.

Is it finally time for action? Yeah. But try to keep it down a little while longer.

Paramachina can't talk, remember? ... ... ... There you go. That's more like it. Well, here goes! Our first field mission. Are you ready, ? You know it! Uh...not exactly

Glad to hear it.

I know we've been through this—but you and I need to be as like-minded as we can.

H-Hey! Don't say that, . Listen, you and I need to be as like-minded as we can. The more we get along,

the better the magnus we'll draw during combat. So for example, if things are going well between us, we might get a good sequence of magnus for setting up a chain attack.

Or if we're taking a beating, we'll have a better chance of drawing a recovery magnus.

Of course, we can't draw anything unless we put it in our battle deck first. Anyway, the point is, the choices you make will determine how well we work together. I'm counting on you, ! Leave it to me! Don't count too hard Now that's what I like to hear. OK, let's go! H-Hey! Didn't I just get finished telling you we need to think alike? Can I count on you or what, ? Leave it to me! Yeah, yeah Come on... I'm serious. Í ä ø÷ û † Šev‰ +áa Räz %TnD ™Å"« ç^; î–¤W çÅkiÒ S>pB Ÿ.J ¤Dark Serviceman Hey! You there! You're the twerp who just joined up, right? Wait, what is THAT? Is that your paramachina? It's ancient, kid! Code S stands for "special ops," not "screw around." Get a clue, loser! Guillo Hmm, this fight might be too much for you alone—provided their guns sting more than their wit. I'll act on my own for the time being. You just worry about yourself. Sagi OK. Thanks, Guillo! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‰T˜Ø sWmU Æn#` az:³ VDark Serviceman W-What's with that paramachina?! I thought it was an old model! Meh, forget it. Let's just go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2½WV  x¥ v´²8 èJc ^‡wåà l¿z©X s0•ƒV 0W ¶¶] D_Ý ¹¶£½ ‚ûõw ‡_Ä Ÿ]‹ ‘Í. ¶á0œ ‚>·ÄÈ l¢eµ —`fP láT© 8Uxê æ°óß ;L O1 lc¡Z ÓD{ÿC lyÞÜ| <›0Áô `e/r <_B¦ ‚¶ýå* êµa$¶ ‚HLD 2èW Wº9öò W”[À ‚n—ìs ”Ä­÷p ‚ëûºä εRà; ]u¶ d=TY‡ ‚»hò ÇsÄ­u ‚(›§é Ãdz ]Èø\# PÙ>&Ò ‚ª¿<’ µŨ. ]X»Kƒ ÚCaptain of the Dark Service Is everyone here? All right, let's go over the entry route. Valara! Valara Yessir? You and I will launch a feint on the front gates. Meanwhile, Sagi—you take the remaining men and infiltrate from the rear.

I'll leave the timing up to you. Everyone else, Sagi is in command.

Let's see what our spiriter can do. Sagi ...... We anticipate a heavy guard presence at the target's residence. Dispatch the guardsmen if necessary.

Withdraw from the premises as soon as the hit is confirmed. I'll expect a full report tomorrow morning back at headquarters. Any questions? You sure it's a good idea to entrust the main force to this novice? If he screws up, we take the heat. What do you think, spiriter? You up to the task? Valara, watch your tone of voice.

He'll do just fine.

I might add this operation doesn't call for insubordination on your part. Hmph, sounds shady to me.

Well, as long as you stay out of my way, everything'll be fine. You'd better not miss a step, ghost boy.

This isn't a field trip. I said that's enough, Valara. If there are no other questions...? All right, let's go. Where does she get off calling me "ghost boy"? She could at least show you some respect, . What does SHE know! Maybe she's right...

Yeah! She has no idea what you're capable of!

Aw, what does she know?

You've bailed me out lots of times.

I know I can depend on you, no matter what she says! Guillo It's not just the girl.

Look at your men. That's not exactly love on their faces. ...I suppose not. But hey, what difference does it make? I've got you and on my side. We can take care of it ourselves. If 's even half as powerful as the legends say, we could take care of just about anything. ...You know I don't like that. ...... Í ä FF⌠{nÜÍ a¶ã: H "e) MEmpire Soldier Intruders! Send reinforcements to the front gates! Sagi That sounds like our cue.

Everyone, follow me! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 7¬9Á„ ìU*í Ï n9 9õŽñ 9^˜ _8«Ñ f=kn` YÅQó _åÊèÔ ‚ÞϬ( ñHË «fMÀr bÕ» ÐVš‰ –Ti  jº_Ž ¶ÿïA, àL~v àr`ù Õìš y»ðçC 6îj Ü%“ î ¥Ð ÄãH i¨á  @JQ ‚”é‹ 7«½¦ß >Þˆ rSagi This is it.

Guillo, , you ready? OK! Wait, Sagi... Guillo Sagi, wait. I hear voices.

What is it, ?

Hmm? Someone's talking...! Man Good evening, Your Imperial Majesty. So sorry I've neglected to visit. Olgan You! ...Of course. The commotion outside is your doing.

Hmph. I might have known the snake's bloated ambitions would one day turn to treachery! I'm afraid I don't follow, Your Magnificence. To whose ambitions might you be referring?

And treachery? Surely the Lord of All Nations need not jump to such rash conclusions.

Besides, I have nothing to do with the commotion outside. Or should I say— I can't hear them. Let's barge in Let's turn back Good idea, . We can't just sit around out here.

All right, once we've stormed the room, my paramachina and I will take out the emperor.

The rest of you, back us up.

Here we go! ...Yeah. Something doesn't feel right.

But our orders are to eliminate the emperor. There's no point in turning back now.

Let's just storm the room.

Once we're in, my paramachina and I will take out the emperor. The rest of you, back us up.

Here we go! Ah, the spiriter boy. ...You're here sooner than expected. Emperor Olgan, if you'll excuse me, I'll be taking this list of Malpercio's afterlings. Let him go! Our target is the emperor!

Come on, Guillo!! What is it, Sagi? Hurry up and finish him. ...He's already dead. That guy who just left must've done it. What?! Captain of the Dark Service Hold it right there, traitors. What an unspeakable act...! You've besmirched the Dark Service's name beyond repair!

Serviceman Sagi! I hereby sentence you and your men to death for the murder of the emperor. Dark Serviceman But...Captain!!

You gave us these orders! I thought you said this mission was for Lord Baelheit! Yeah, we're not even responsible! Someone else killed the emperor! He was dead when we got here!! Silence them. They mustn't escape! Open fire! Annihilate them! This is bad! We'll all be killed if we don't do something! Run, Sagi! Let's get 'em! I know! Guillo, hang in there. Everyone, this way! Are you crazy?! We can't win against these numbers! We have to run, !

Guillo, hang in there. Everyone, this way! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä OûÅ* -a(ø cîu. !›q~5 (Sagi Wh...what...is THAT?! Guillo Don't just stare at it! It's coming this way! Sagi!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8:<—B JcÆ› Ť†ú SÞ8‚; XJ°¿d ·¶ãT —%#r Sôÿ²ä À"³)“ V†i í_Ç]f PÛ¦ rO Ý Sæ) ^ TàËÒ w9Û> ‡¡é' ›ê> Ï_'A– øͧ¢ "©Cí% SäôÃ: UÒœ³Â ®î., ®¬´d SÀ{÷7 íçDK• ZÝÜPù Z_Ÿ ½¦×Ó v⎠Sä¶s ÅIæmÕ SÀ®J4 æ4kèÆ 5ài DOFÊ …‘Ó#Î Š¸û¾ ËI ½ªïM LáÑs ¡q PaZ!Ä P˜Kœ† SÙü­ œùÁß SbÁrw Ök…÷¤ Sîæû¿ \03ý SèæJÏ á@æú Ò¢0x `þðO …õäø? >Man ...right?

...you all right?

Hey!! Are you all right?! Sagi Nngh...ugh...

Is someone...calling...for me...? What's with you? Pull it together! ...Where am I? What happened to me...? It looks like he'll be OK.

We were worried sick! All of a sudden you just keeled over! Umm...where am I? I don't believe we've met. Ha ha ha ha! Listen to him! When did he get a sense of humor?

You shouldn't jest, Thoran. He might have hit his head when he fell. Thoran What? Is that true? Hey, let me take a look. No, no! It's OK. My head's fine. It's just, I honestly have no idea... I mean... Are you OK, Sagi? Where'd Guillo go? ! You're still there... Thank goodness.

I'll be all right. How about you? Are you hurt? No, I'm fine I don't know... You sure he'll be OK? He's talking to thin air. Oh, no! Where's Guillo?! ...Excuse me, um, have you seen a puppet wearing a red hood?

About yay tall... OK, now he's just being weird. Seph, are you hearing this? Seph Thoran, we can't keep Pieda and Ven waiting. I know, I know. If we don't hurry, another village'll disappear. Hey, can you walk? Or should I carry you on my back like I used to? Piggyback, piggyback! Don't take rides from strangers Don't YOU start in, ! Look, I'm fine. Honest. I agree it's best we don't get involved...

But right now, we don't even know where we are. And Guillo's missing... For now, we may as well go with these people.

If things get dangerous, we'll just look for a chance to slip away. It's all right. I can walk. Don't be stubborn. I used to carry you all the time! He's not a child anymore. Stop babying him, Thoran.

Let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä To_k b¤¥ s!î ?K· E?v~ Fv¿Q Ì&øG G&Ú †€ ?EA ø ¦IØ(” 3¥)Î ì¯5¿¹ ?›¼£7 Aé$ÐW ý+E+ ~Seph Pieda! Ven! What are you doing?! Stay out of sight! Pieda There's no need. He's already erased the villagers. ......! ...We're too late. Just by a hair. Rasalas had small children, too... Poor things. We should search the village to be sure. He might not have gotten to everyone. Good idea. Let's split up, then. We'll meet back here. I guess it can't hurt to hope... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,®¶1 ÄÝ  KB 8åí ‰|-É ¶µ¢Ve ½×C5q nצ{ ÔÒçÄ ¶UEÇ @”µj £‘ì= pº9P ¶‰^M èê‰tû ‘„. !ôIùž ¶ ‡q  e ¶|ßÏ ‚2,Ëu ¶]Œ>Û )« ¹z à-LmÏ ¶˜‰) }jðF ¹þ© |ö±"Ê è|?6 ’¾,¶ ¶B+™ À@0ÿá ¥ÌÇ o7I¯ ¶ ÅeW Bb š ¼ gÚã uþi |„z uÐ诗 “$½Ý uX„$? DSagi All these lights... What are they?

I can sense people's feelings...their hearts, coming from the lights... Hnngh! Ahh... Oh, my head... Ugh...Not again! Guillo Sagi! Sagi!! Get up!!

You look worse than a pow in labor with a dozen calflets! ...Guillo? W-Where are we? The emperor's residence. Don't be dense. That's right... We were attacked by that monster, and I passed out.

Wait—what happened to the monster? It's over there—dead. I think that was my doing. Now that you mention it, you were acting weird earlier. Like you couldn't even hear me. ...Hmm. I don't really know what happened, either. My body just started acting on its own.

My mind was filled with images of how to kill that thing... They were so clear.

"Kill it!" "Obliterate it!" ...That's all I could hear. Oh... What about you, Sagi? You went completely blank...if just for a moment. Yeah... When the monster went down, I had a really weird...dream, I guess.

The people in the dream knew who I was, but I'd never seen them before in my life.

Then we went to a village...but there wasn't a single person.

I think...I think I heard a little girl crying... Quick, she's coming! We can speak of dreams another time. For now, just think about running. Right. Sorry. Guillo...what happened to the others? Forget it. They're all dead.

We will be, too, if you don't hurry! It's my fault they didn't make it... Save your regrets for later. OK... Valara He got away... Oh, well. At least I got this thing to take back as a souvenir.

If it's one of the afterlings everyone's talking about, then my future's looking very bright. Hey, this comes with us! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2%\ÿä =B^? ˜/rÞ 4opÅ 8 ë 4m‘öa Ow>+ 4{ùWÎ u¾qbi Fz? €œåS£ 4,í –*=ˆ õÁÝOs õ-"³ æÔˆ¿ 5&R€C 4 %äs †Ìik5 SèQA á B Û¯€ ðHŒV 4âqÞè `AƒM ÂÃMè ϵ¿A 4û㮆 è/c§‹ 4,‡»¸ Њ=¾ 4=Ž¤3 Õ;€ 4¤"‡Ë ;ÌTÁ 4Õwc UáÄUH \è ’R¹3 4*³ >ÐT !W-#F ,|}ë £Ic †)N- !á[ÍÊ ©CÙþw Áž² ‘`² !íÄŽ Sagi This is bad. They're going to catch us. Man Psst, this way. Don't worry, I'm on your side. —!! Guillo, don't. Ooh, scary! There's no need to be so quick on the trigger. As you can see, I'm unarmed. Let's hear him out I don't trust him! Yeah... We're grasping at straws here. What else can we do but trust him? Good. Very sensible of you.

Boys like you are so hard to find. Hee hee... ...... Yeah. This is too convenient.

What's he doing in a place like this with all that's going on? Do you need a reason?

Right now, it seems to me you don't have much choice but to trust me. I suppose not... Well, listen carefully. The door back there will take you to an underground passage leading to the streets of Mintaka.

Once you're inside, stay out of sight for a while. Wait for the heat to die down a little. You could go out into the city, but I wouldn't recommend it. They're watching for you. Guillo Just who are you? Well! Now this is a surprise! A talking paramachina? Um, that's right. So?

Are you going to tell us who you are or not? What do you want from us? My name is Geldoblame. Geldoblame I serve Quaestor Verus, head of the military and also a spiriter...just like you. You knew I was a spiriter? Well, that's the word going around the city. But who am I to say if it's true or not? ...... Once things have cooled down, come see Quaestor Verus. He means you no harm.

He might even have a thing or two to tell you about this evening's events.

Now run along. We'll be waiting for you, my boy. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,áL@± 9PÚ ÈvŸ ê›!ò NË g Ǩt nÆ܁« gúH'Æ æ8Ö[Ê gZ=³¾ '¢×F¿ Ÿý›õ Œçg Ïßd­, Ï>q?M ­XÝž áñ¹ ±¹‰… 9½­¶ /ßùh^ ¼¬úl ¦æK  “­³ gäÔôX zê1  oÇŽ Œr«z ølñ)Í øº"A .…9´ X9jÞ ¾séÁß gÊg7š Açi qëƒàS mÜ ¿K)j TÙí (#Ì Mbï) =SMà (‰<ˆm MDwÂ÷ g{+úø ¥Sagi ...Mmph! We blew it. The sun came up while we were dragging our heels down there. Guillo Mmm. And look at that—it's just like the prissy fellow said. We'll have trouble getting past security this tight. Perhaps we should just hide out in the sewers for a while. What better place to spend some quality time than the darkest, dankest, rankest ditch in town? You don't have to be sarcastic. Now what are we gonna do... Let's head into the city Let's go back to the sewers You're right. We should head out into Mintaka.

It's only a matter of time until they find us, whether we're up here or down there.

Let's just do whatever it takes to reach the port.

There should be a skyliner leaving for Hassaleh soon. Whoa...what? You can't be serious, !

It's only a matter of time until they find us, whether we're up here or down there.

...Except down there, we might die from the stench first. Let's just do whatever it takes to reach the port.

There should be a skyliner leaving for Hassaleh soon. Hassaleh? That's right. We're going home.

Can you think of a better place to hide out than Sheratan? Good idea Isn't that risky?

Yeah, it doesn't see much traffic,

and I never told the Service where I'm from, so they'd never think to look in Hassaleh. We'll be fine, . I never told the Dark Service where I'm from.

They'd never think to look for us in Hassaleh. Hassaleh... I don't want to go there...

How are we even going to get on the liner? They're sure to spot us! Staying here isn't any different, is it? We need to do whatever it takes to get out of the Empire. Let's just head for the port.

Try to think positive! We'll worry about boarding the ship when we get there. From here on out I take commands from you. So make sure they're good ones. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¼…þ· aóÆ? å¾, /ÊjûG 6˜oW ˜p–à ³3=† ¥¦îj œA1 /H jSagi What did they send, the whole army? Guillo Well, this is certainly an interesting development!

Look, Sagi! The soldiers came to wish us a happy getaway! All right, I'm sorry!

But, hey, we're not gonna get anywhere moaning and groaning about it. Break through and head for the liner! Try not to fall behind, Guillo! I know what to do! We'll see who's falling behind who! Í ä "‹{ÜÓ "Áwî ©¡ú hÈJHø mÁmô |‘ }ªˆ hî{ÔØ Ž£÷é~ ™–8Y £-Ê hþy~ä èd¸/ ã$€Ò íÐëì {wQð @ï@÷ ñ_Y£k øûðâ h1ç %b°†ª |k¢¹ |f)ú h Xñ^ °ò¡U1 hƒ^Wø Ñ6pè@ ñ {­ ‹ž°å h›¥ƒM Q.QF ñÔžxš  Óh Ÿ1ì] ×Girl Whew! It looks like they gave up.

Talk about unfair odds! I don't know how I do it. Sagi Um...who— Milliarde. Huh? Milliarde That's my name. Milliarde.

But you can call me Milly. OK, um...Milly, but why did you rescue us? Milly I just can't bear to see weak people getting picked on.

You looked so defenseless, surrounded by imperial soldiers with nothing but a ragged puppet to call your own.

I couldn't bring myself to stand by and do nothing. ...But I'm getting ahead of myself.

You're planning to board that skyliner, right?

If you don't hurry up, the liner will be gone and we'll have more soldiers to deal with.

Come on, let's go! Guillo The wench thinks she's coming with us. Well, she may have a mouth, but she did save our lives. She can't be THAT bad. Yeah That's what you think... Oh, you thought so, too? There, you see, Guillo? thinks so, too. Are you sure? I could feel her evil vibrations from twenty feet away. What? Really? You don't like her, ? Take a closer look. You can see the sinister motives written all over her face. Hey, I heard that!

Stop chattering and get moving! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Çͦ´ ·y ÂOµ _Í/Z &°má  TÞÐðð gSagi Guillo, time to go. Guillo The wench is actually coming with us... Skyliner Attendant All clear! The skyliner bound for Hassaleh is ready for departure! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8)À¸) µÃ›Q fKý G'o× P»Èªù b=¦L j;› G›*… ‹E;9 b%í»X Ý 5’¸ Göz&\ =–o¦Ã b‰Ò¤k XbÅÐ; G-÷ f*³-‰ b{T· ‹µs€q Ge{æ¸ §ÆéOµ bï`‹ Iâ} GKœgÈ âdäa GŽh`  –í£Å b_|H =k©… GÜó–" ©+ÇZ® b]+‚ Ø¥ýùÇ GÁD7C åÛà?· bÄ€ ˜&ƒ`  G•ðu Ê©“Ù• b¿f¡  ~¦• G½˜Jô aUlI} bjh× ¯Ý œz G½ó© Îï¨Q by2ɪ MP=J6 Gm® §«U b‹ø}º ¼ˆE4è b7T¢ ϸ̗{ GAêhh ðEmpire Soldier Lord Baelheit. Master Shanath is here to see you. Baelheit See him in. Shanath You called for me, milord? Where have you been? I thought I told you to stand by during the operation! My apologies. Adjustments to the continent's levitation system took longer than expected. ...Olgan was killed. Pardon? I said, Emperor Olgan is dead! Then that boy did it? No.

According to the officer assigned to the operation, the emperor was already dead when they arrived.

What's more, the list has been stolen.

It had to have been someone else's doing. But does it really matter, milord? The emperor's death is hardly what I'd call bad news... I needed him alive! It's too soon to reveal my hand. No, the operation was a complete failure.

Olgan is dead, the boy has escaped, and the list is gone. Shall I chase him? No need. I've already made arrangements. ...... What I want you to do is look into WHY the boy was able to escape with all that was going on.

If I had to wager a guess, I'd say Verus had something to do with it. Yes, milord. I'll look into it immediately. One more thing. During the operation...we found one. ......!!

But none of the soldiers involved in the operation are on our list. Precisely. Which means it must have been someone from the missing list. So...did they secure it? Yes. A soldier named Valara brought it in.

At any rate, Olgan's death has hastened the need to act on our plan. May I begin with Diadem and Sadal Suud, then? You may proceed with Anuenue as well. Do it quickly. Yes, milord. Come on. We're going home. Spiriters... It's trouble that follows them—not spirits. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä J§œ 3' ^cÖÄ ¥6Ê7- ªðÍ!% ¸§¢ûæ ¿ ™- ¸Q)­ ÍQã¥Z 9»¾ ùªiVž ¸>o BZK# ¥ËšÔ# ^tx!Ï ¥u% sá &F …xo ÙGyÀ ¸!¤PÔ 6—4;‰ ®2$ r…çœ}  CÛ ·æ ¤» ¸’g! ,@U)› B¬ VÐÞ¡½ ¥³îN rK ¸\ Ñ ¹~²0— ÚM ÇèO9 jÈš¤ ×L²A/ õ¢Ìï z!³|7 ¢îi # à wˆd> wD*Ò ¥5ü ª ¦ú•T ¸ 2QÕ ½ŒÃoÏ  s жAÂC T¹fp  Cm‘¾ ¸úKl oٝ“ ¥ã ‘ –K9¤Ê ¸õÞHï ½»ã€ ‘69 ÐÑckn ÑÓ  ÜÆYá ¸RÎ; «ˆ %‹ ¥3Å ãÉ!øû ¸ûñ? ÿá‘] ¥$¦ò6 $!´x} ¸îÎql uI>¸´ ¸M-ˆm æ=-³ ¥fÓ H 7Milly Wow...! So this is what it feels like to soar through the sky.

Look, look! The lights of Mintaka are so pretty! You two should come see this! Sagi ...... Guillo ...... So, wench? Why are you following us? Oh! Hey, look! Aren't those the mines of Azha? They're so lively! Sagi, can I eat her? N-Now, now... Hey, Milly.

Once we get to Hassaleh, we'll be heading for Sheratan. What about you? Me? Well, if you're heading for Sheratan, then I guess that's where I'm headed, too. Oh no you're not, wench! Why are you following us?! Now is that any way to talk to the girl who saved your life? Anyway... I know it's not very ladylike to say this, but I'm the only daughter of a wealthy imperial family. Agreed. Not very ladylike at all. Do you want to hear this or not? Guillo, let's just listen to what she has to say. Fine! Nyahhh. So you see, I'm what you might call a sheltered girl.

Oh, you know the rest. The sheltered girl usually winds up running away from home, right? So I took a page out of that book and put all I knew behind me...

And that's when I stumbled across you two and your little predicament. All I want is to see the outside world. Please take me with you! You don't mind, do you? Not at all! Yes, I mind! I-I guess not. Yes we do! Good, that settles it. Thanks for having me along. Oh, look! We're almost there! Time sure flies when you're chatting. Sheratan, here we come! Why don't you stop her? Sagi!! Um, kind of. Methinks the wench's ears might not be working. Yeah...I guess not. Don't say I didn't warn you. Aww, what's the harm? She's all by herself. I bet she feels so helpless. Helpless?! Oh, that explains how she trounced the same soldiers that had US at the ends of their blades. You could drop a ton of bricks on her, and the bricks would be helpless. Look, we owe her for saving our lives. Stop grumbling, OK? Come on, Guillo. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Mº¬‚5 Ã÷  ŠÚG StSa Z5çï ”O´ šÛCû ˆM#¬ ßÕ°•ì ”éŶ ~÷P` Üô<( 8 CÀþ LÞH¸š tÿ z ~çñ¨ ”",œ  qc%™ 5ZP„ "¨4› ”æ­Z] áÊ;£9 ÐZ 2ûYs ”ÖÙ™" ImÙ5 ” Ú4 ®|ÚÙ  YD© Ñbې‰ ÷Âew ÷+ù{ Kðã{› èâ– V»Ï©° ”{Ë©Á ¨]³o& Â5Gç ð`'Y ”a¹z ñp’` fS~ (“ Å¡ ÉHD¦ DZ/Œ ”/¯Dâ mïG „Q㨠„„­&ã ”“]c ² Pÿ Šóï¶ Ï͝ ”a3»{ ò þ¡ ”Kã½Ê *cµ¾ cfM:y cÃ! *I…/ §+ïg} ”ó ª® ÊêÁ ̬õº ߃ÃrR ”&y#4 îSagi Ahh... How long has it been? This smell! I feel like it's been forever. Guillo Ugh... I don't like this place. It makes me sick... Milly Really? I've never heard of a paramachina feeling sick before. Actually, Guillo's not a paramachina at all. What? But...they look the same. Yeah, I know.

Ah, wait! We never introduced ourselves. This is kind of overdue...but I'm Sagi, and that's Guillo.

Oh! There's somebody else, too. . He lives inside my heart. Inside your heart? Yeah. I'm the only one who can hear his voice, but he's definitely there.

He's called a "guardian spirit." They say it's unusual for a spirit to dwell within people like this. A guardian spirit, huh? Then you must be one of those legendary spiriters. You believe me?! Sure. I feel like I can trust you, Sagi.

You don't look like the type that would lie. You're...not lying, are you? N-No, it's true! Right, ? It's true It's all a lie It's OK, I believe you.

Hee hee. So that's how you talk. Nice to meet you, . Nice to meet you, too I don't like her Sagi, enough standing around. I want to get out of this place. OK, OK. Hey, umm... Thanks for believing me. Huh? And I never did thank you for before. Thanks for bailing us out back there. Well, you don't have to be so formal about it. It's embarrassing. No, I really mean it. Thanks, Milly. ...... All right, off we go! He says "nice to meet you, too." Hee hee. Thanks. ! That's not a nice thing to say! What? What did he say? ...That he doesn't like you. Oh, that's not nice! Come on, don't be like that. My name's Milliarde. Let's be friends, OK, ? Oh, all right Seriously, I don't like her Whew. He says "all right." Hee hee. Good. ...... ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ®mTè ˆÍÿÌ ¬òxŒ S§^)£ ZJs"” ¡—Ô¥o î„*Y ôÌ:ê3 ±"à  aU ¡²1EM ÈÒÚW´  “ãn˜  Sagi See that, Guillo? Combat's a lot more interesting with the three of us. Guillo You can say that again. Sheltered girl... Was it a bomb shelter?

A mother pollywhale wouldn't flail like that if you took her baby. Milly I'm right here? Um, anyway, what I meant to say was that we should give a little thought to how we fight from here on out.

Come on, let's keep moving. Milly has joined the party! Would you like to make her a battle member of your active deck? Yes No ÍÍÍÍ ä ;N'¤ 3À† !q¥ HdÛÙ „¶ŒÌ  Ã( wà ó Z-†2 I“‚]Á ²†& Ǎôëy « Ê  }Á†Ÿ 5þ9· ðmuŸ !b|b \M‰È Wúˆ ÕSagi ...... Guillo Milly What's wrong? You're both so quiet. Yeah. You see, this is where Guillo and I first met.

When I was just a little kid, I found Guillo buried here. Buried? This story just gets stranger and stranger.

You said earlier that Guillo's not a paramachina... Right. Paramachina are humanoid weapons created by the Empire.

They can't talk or think for themselves the way Guillo can.

For whatever reason, they look almost identical, though. ...Huh. Hey, Guillo. What were you doing buried in a place like this? Do you think I just grabbed a shovel and buried myself?

I don't remember anything from before I met Sagi. But...whenever I come here I get this awful feeling.

It...it hurts to be here.

That's the only thing that's really clear. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ›# /³M +Nî »"Y J {L t.€ÑN {Rø7 “Û}™5 ˜£¾u² Å´â Å.p” “’DZà Zôª„ “øé ^©£Ý “C:;Ì }Milly Wow... This must be Sheratan. What a pleasant little village! So, what business do you have here? Guillo We're back, Sagi. Sagi Yeah. I wonder how everybody's doing? I'm sure they're fine Who knows, really? Yeah, you're probably right. C'mon, let's go see Mom first! It's been a long time. Ugh, now I'm worried... C'mon, let's go see Mom first. It's been a long time. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )Jô ÓÖYÙ ňÐ ‘ÍûV %À {(¿Ê j¦•òì W—ž: –.c @ A†Æ— Š§‡E Jò› !œú| 4žšê .–/K À Ô ’ØwCÅ -¾µ( »Tik Wa-haaah! Geee-naaaa! Gena What's the matter, Tik? Did the other boys make you cry again? Uh-huh. Wacho took my hat and hid it. Ohh, that naughty Wacho.

But you know, Tik, big boys aren't supposed to cry over little things like that. Sniff... Right? ...Yeah.

Hey, Gena... Show me your wings again! That always makes me feel better. ...What am I going to do with you? All right, take a good look. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä õRè +´ºï Ù‰ô‡ ?Ù4È3 DÝCÈM ?Í[[ bÿ£ÕÌ q<ƒg «UIr çIã¼U íºHŠ_ ç2ìÖ 9DFÞM ‡F$ ŒTik Heh heh! Thanks, Gena! I'm not ever gonna cry again! Gena Well, that's wonderful. Especially if it's true! But I think I've heard that one before... I mean it this time! I'm never gonna cry again! Gena! Milly ...Incredible! I never knew wings of the heart could be so beautiful! You just don't see people with wings like that! Not anywhere I know of. Sagi That's right, they're the best wings in the world. No one else's could touch them. ÍÍÍ ä ¯™£o 1€¢ ÈÔØ{ ‘·HÖ teŸ« 1ùœ¦ 8°pni óc ˆXƁk ”Gö/ ™$Œô ë›…Í  ó!û ”†a ˆF© ¤áâ ;½0‚ fR2, F>¿Ê¸ ”“ý° kSagi ...... Milly Hey. Isn't that... Guillo Don't just stare at the ground. Go see Gena and let her know you're safe. Yeah. Gena What is it now, Tik?

Are you hungry? This had better not be another ploy to see my wings. Hi, Mom. I'm home. ......?!

Sagi... Mom! I'm home, Mom! I've come back! Y-yes...I can see that!

Welcome home, Sagi. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %wÇ9 Y{ž ÿ̲’ 4Ó.¯« 97Å {ÖÚo \ÐRO ±¢ü‘M ^C«Š 8@as® 4¹ITa W\㟠©eÜW™ ¯ª-K àHûš ýÕ‡ xÁ«À Ïßò ©ˆç4¯ ¡ejöc ©¡Rù¤ ·œ £qqæ  ¦`•Ì * Tmh 40IÞ ›¨8çx z9† ÊÁPWƒ ßõL  ­øò- x™NÜJ 3,PüT 4&u P©¨`4 4Bro àZ§Z† 4Gena I see. So you've been working in Alfard. Sagi Yeah. And they give me all this money as a stipend! Here, look!

Take it. You could use the help, right? Thanks, I sure could.

After all, I've got a houseful of growing menaces here. We're strapped for just about everything. So who's the young lady? Oh, this is Milly. We met her on the way here. She's traveling from Alfard. Milly Nice to meet you, ma'am. I'm Milliarde. I'm so sorry to impose on you like this... Don't be silly, it's no trouble. I'm delighted Sagi's brought such a lovely girl home with him. Hee hee! Guillo She's rotten on the inside. I'm right here? Oh! Um, I saw you earlier in the square. Your wings of the heart are so pretty. No, you were watching?

That Tik loves to see my wings. He stops crying on the spot. Sagi was the same way when he was little. Mom! Don't tell her any weird stories... All right, mister. I guess I'll go get supper ready, then. Make yourself at home, Milliarde. So, what do we do now? Well, I thought we could relax here for a little while.

It's my first trip home in ages. Why rush to get everything planned out? Hey, Milly. You still haven't had a chance to look around the village, right?

Come on, I'll give you the grand tour! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä !îôû Ö’H ç²MW @dèñ E¾,A ‰î> êdt¾ @’¯÷k '3‚݃ ¡‘ ¨Ų̈ü ¡ðÃþ Éå¤/^ Éb• P¹µü @G{Ÿÿ ”,¿ª^ ¡Æú%Ë ðMu ò¼­s PEå6 ¡¡“¸u ¡?yÐ7 Å¥€ ¯M㤠@É—°¦ ¾$&x[ {j=T Ùén¼— ¡.c¥c æMilly Sagi, what's this building? It's all falling apart. Sagi It's a ruined clock tower from a long time ago. Everybody here calls it the Brierclock.

The story goes that it was built back in the age of the gods. It's barely holding together. I guess you can't go in? No. Too many thorns.

But the kids dare each other to climb it all the time. You know, to see who's braver. Guillo You used to climb it, too. It was like a ritual. You'd go up all by yourself... Not even sunset would bring you down.

Gena used to get so worried. No kidding? I guess you're braver than I gave you credit for. Ahh, it wasn't bravery.

It's just...climbing the Brierclock helps me unwind. You should try it, wench. A good climb might bring out your demure side. If you have one. I'll pass, thanks.

I wouldn't want the thorns to tear my clothes. Craven. Who is?! Cut it out, you two. Nyaah! Hmph. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ˆ1t Í™ #ÙXw *…ù:Ï /KRË }U• …½6by *ð”ÖË â€µ« *8ÎTz óô„ Ç`C8 âœýà *ô)½ AGena Sagi. Sagi! Would you wake up! Sagi Mm...mmm... Just a little longer... I'll be up before you can count to fifty... Sagi! How long are you going to lie there? Your lady friend is already up and waiting! ...I'm up! ...Sorry to keep you. Milly Aww, did Sagi-wagi have a good sleep? ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä hN ÓÉÛœ  L& 'í/J ,Ï·ÚÒ ROA n•5þ '_ —' Îê#Ö 'ùqÛ ßÝ_² ûc˜ l *d¶ó '¹H & FGena Sagi, get up! It's morning! Sagi Mm...morning? No it's not... The cluckers haven't crowed... What are you talking about! They crowed hours ago! Stop your mumbling and get out of bed! ...I'm up! ...Sorry to keep you. Milly Aw, what's the matter? Did Sagi-wagi stay up past his bedtime? ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä G=ç ³o_ô  ¾÷› jOèÑ ž®kê¿ ÔKúû ÙŸT9* Ô¹ ¦˜z W¼r ™ Wzouj œ¬, c Û ?Ô ÛEýcÓ 6ï ÛH(â Ûw¢±V u ¿Ã½ ºHSí“ £- o¹¦?d u·,¿Õ Ô ¾ˆ ”Ï® oHg§ ¾`ÞiY ÔEq< Îõ®OÚ oï ¬þ "”tŒ Ô‘Nß ~ï%& oNņ£ ~0ï›Á oy$çª ‹7” Ó â'_^‹ o’tí g„ß£ ԍ°›s -˜Ge o_0^ ~ºiT ÔƒI‰þ ƒ|H|ê oìèy µ-¼ú ÔŽw$Ø Èî–²( Rê¤Âþ ÔLBS dPv× ÔèBµþ Ö ;bq oŒ¤žƒ ~ö˽ ÔÄà6 Vaj< ox¢—{ … s[» Ô*!Áó Í¡`[N oþ ßÆ?À Ô†Š) ‹Ìé; o0Bl y6 ÔSé” †¶»¡´ o^Ïͱ ¿Girl Yes, it's a village called Sheratan in Hassaleh.

I know. But...I mean, are you sure about him?

I find it hard to imagine he's a— Someone's coming! I'll contact you again later. Sagi Hey, . What do you think we should do from now on? Helping out here at the orphanage wouldn't be a bad idea. Not bad at all You really want to do that?

Yeah. That way Mom could take it easy now and then. I'll help! What about Milly?

Yeah, I think it's the best thing. And it'll be fun if you and Guillo are helping out.

Thanks. We could start by helping out around the village.

What do you mean? It's fun having her around. It would be nice if she could stay with us.

But we shouldn't make her feel like she HAS to stay here forever... Milly Sagi? You're still up? Milly! What are you doing out here? Oh, um... I couldn't sleep. I was getting advice from about where to go from here. I couldn't sleep either.

There's so much racing through my head right now... ...... Hey...Sagi. I don't mean to pry, but there's something that's been bothering me.

What were you doing in the Dark Service?

How could someone born in Hassaleh bring himself to work for the Empire? I know about the Hassaleh Servitude. I learned about it back when I was at the School of Magic.

Didn't the Empire force the Hassalites to work on the construction of Alfard's cities? ...If you know all that, you shouldn't have to ask me why I joined the Service. I joined to avenge everyone. To kill Olgan. Avenge them? Yeah. Five years ago every able man in Hassaleh was led off to slave away for the Empire.

Most of them didn't come back...

The kids in the orphanage are all the children they left behind. Mom would get so sad whenever she talked about it. So I made up my mind. To get revenge for everybody.

And that's why I needed to get as close to Olgan as I could. But what I said before about earning the money—that was true, too.

Mom works hard to get by, but the orphanage is still a wreck.

Lucky for me, an elite group like the Dark Service pays a cut above the rest.

Way better than when I was just a nobody in the imperial army. Sagi...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to drag all this out of you... You didn't. Does your mother know about all this? I'm not gonna tell her.

She'd just get worried or mad—and either way, she would've stopped me. ...Oh. Well, I think I'll head in now. Good night, Milly. Good night, Sagi. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8tjëô W!î ªt<· 5ÎÑf :öÈrô yC»a måd ª‡#òt Àû3É ÄõõS ÆËÛ¿ é]Ãès ªŒ)3 Àn¸sú =JZ— wxÑ ~ôÂÏ •AÍd Ó¿¼+† ªˆ#ÌŽ À !T ¡ ÎÔ wn ¬ Ü`V¥› ¢JÕ] #±™p À›g 4îa.õ ¡9} AÀÛSagi!!! Sagi-sagi-sagi!! Oh, it's awful! Sagi Mm...mmm? What is it, Wacho? Keep it down... B-But there's a monster! A humongous one, in the lake!

Right, Tik? Tik Yeah, a humongous monster one! The monster must've gobbled up the people who didn't come back from the lake! Yeah! It gobbled them! That's why they're not back! Guillo I don't like the sound of this... Wacho, why don't you start at the beginning? OK, um, well, Tik and I went out to pick some cottoncap fruit.

And so yeah, so yeah, we had all this fruit, right? And we were talking about how Sagi would go wild over all the fruit we had. Yeah, all this fruit! We were gonna give it to Sagi! Enough about the cottoncap fruit. I asked you about the monster! Oh, right. Right. So we grabbed all the fruit, and started back for the village. Yuh-huh, the village. And that's when it came flying out of the water! Splooooosh! Right, Tik? Un-huh, "sploosh!" It was as big as the Brierclock, I swear!

With long, gangly claws. Kind of greyish. And it had these beady, glowing eyes! Sagi! I know. That sounds just like the thing that attacked us in the emperor's residence.

These monsters... Shall we take a look, Sagi? Good idea! I don't think so I kind of would like to know what those creatures really are.

You and I both acted funny the last time we saw one, Guillo.

Besides, it sounds like the villagers are caught up in this. We can't just leave them. Milly You do realize I'll be going with you?

I don't know what this monster business is about, but it sounds like fun. Did you just say "fun"? Are you some sort of half-wit? If this creature's anything like the last one...it's gonna be strong. Let's make sure we're ready for it. ÍÍÍ ä ¨\Á ¢0Šb È5⤠V€¬Åœ [,§Ê³ nÉ_„ tn˜N V~¨{æ ò½JVi VR‚± -Guillo Down there... That's the same thing we saw at Olgan's place, no mistake. Sagi ...Y...Yeah. Milly Sagi, are you all right?

You buckled over the moment you set eyes on that thing. You're sweating a lot, too... I'll be fine... Just got a little dizzy, that's all. Let's go after it. ÍÍ ä Ó{E- Ø?ßr ±øÕþ _— yñ d0 9 ~Å]“ÿ ‚ö/äC `Ðå ”G¶€ _¶‚Ï ÇÃô _¦[ã Ó-0XB ì:€¿D óMilly Look! There are people here!

These must be some of the missing villagers! Sagi Are you all right?! Man Mm...mmm... Oh, thank goodness. They're just passed out. Wagh! It's...that thing! Guillo Sagi! Get your magnus ready! It's going to attack! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ôê  4šë MXR€ T2Mé ÖçZ a…ï° Mì¬M| ‡&*«ì ž#`8 £ƒÑP@ M„&ü öÞí­ ؝þ vèð£< žáʹŠ杀|I Mb5F– „Milly Not bad, dingbat. And here I thought you were just a can opener. Guillo ...... Hey, Guillo! Are you listening? ...Oh, it's you. Sagi Guillo, you ARE acting weird. You don't remember anything this time, either? Alas...this time I remember it all.

I think...I may have been made for the sole purpose of killing these things. What does THAT mean? Why would someone make you just for killing?

You were buried in the ground! We can talk about this more once we get back to Sheratan.

Let's look a little further before we go. We might find some more missing villagers. ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8 /í s3 ³¦` 7NûS ´Vuf élÍ lmÖ= :¤ „:Ð JT'Ï õ£²;H 뛆 GSagi ......!! Valara Where were you, ghost boy? You missed the part where I seized the village. How did you know— I don't need to know. They told me to come here, so I did.

But that's the least of your concerns. I told you, kid. If you want to stay alive, you need to keep a low profile. So what are you doing in the spotlight! ÍÍÍ ä ûz‰º Ö;Ø0 ö\¦ ßë° –;à? ÿq-ó® Sñœk 6 :æ (ÉúB µ$†Ä YúOn ™ž#àœ  Åµs »âYJk ÀValara We're changing objectives! Make the afterling priority one!

All units...shoot this blasted thing! We'll get the spiriter later! Hmph! You've done it now, haven't you, freak!

Thanks to you, the Empire's arma is ruined! Milly Ohh... It's destroying it... But guess what? I'm not done with you yet! If you're so damned hungry, you can start by eating this! Guillo No! Sagi! Milliarde! Sagi Nggh, urrrg... Uaaaaaaaaaaagh! ÍÍÍ ä 2ÑÕ´¢ (m{< ôª—N :‹s@ ?æò  QTD#1 UævÛŽ ¤ÈÍÊá ª.Ìt ÿÜ@à †7¶ ];-û° bƒÉÇ ÄÊ” ÍCÄè ¤;õ‚ ÿL±® N«ãÜ© U…²B :ç7up ¢_¹D† ¤Š‘” » ´< :øâ© ÇÖÎCA ¤þvP 2¯o :Z½ù Pý²| N€U%{ ‰Æ7râ :ø׿m ¶2)X ¤Â+€ù àh} É Næ„ Ü (îr2y ¤}@´F ‘m¬êß :ónŽ ïò˜€ ®ý¥< ÎÀ† :ª$_ JþTb– ¤>­åk †¾+” :Ö¨•§ Ψ~z ¤i ¼ #Pieda Come on, wake up, Marno. Are you all right? Sagi Mmm...yeah. Ven It's no good. Everyone's disappeared. All that's left is their magnus... Milly Their magnus?

What does that mean?

And where are we, anyway? Thoran The folk who were turned to magnus don't even seem to realize anything happened. Seph It's sad...but there's only one thing we can do, and that's stop him from striking the next village. You're right. Let's return to Naos for now. What's with those people? They were acting like they didn't even see me! Guillo That was no act. They didn't seem to have any idea you or I were here. ...There was more. More? Yeah, more to the dream I had at Olgan's residence. A dream? Are you trying to say that you and I are having the same dream? I don't know. This is where the last one left off. Those people. They called you "Marno." Maybe they think I'm somebody else. Still, this is kind of fun. Let's follow them for a little while. Fun? Is that the half-wit's witless half speaking? If you bothered to think of the consequences... Uh-huh. No comments from the wingnut gallery, thanks.

What do you think, Sagi? Me? I, uh... Let's give this some thought Let's go with them I'm with Guillo. Shouldn't we think things through? What for?! Would you rather be left all alone in a strange place? I think we should go with them. We might learn something about where we are. Well, that settles that.

Those people said they were going to someplace called Naos.

It must be some sort of a town or a village. Let's go see for ourselves! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä »' o¢Ð KÍRC xðŽ„L |̵ { ÿezi ÅSeph We're entering Sandfeeder territory. Don't let them see you. A fight with a Sandfeeder spells certain death. Ven Not even magic hurts them. If they find us, they'll tear us apart! That they will. Marno, this is your first time here, isn't it? Stay close behind. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ²WQð å"ä Ý_5 _²ÓÑ` d©Îu¼ ®Ñÿ³ ´“S# ®EdŽ ÿi)©´ 5– êgù km“[Ô píýz ªŸƒÒ_ °Thoran Blast! We've been spotted! The vermin's not about to let us out of its sight now. Seph Take Marno and run! Pieda and I will find a way to stall the beast! Pieda Our magic doesn't work. So much for hoping the stories were false... Agh! Guillo You're planning on fighting this thing, Sagi? That's a lot of monster to fight. Sagi Heh. It looks to me like you want a piece yourself. Milly ...The weak and abused need my help yet again. Oh, me and my hang-ups!

Here I come, feedface! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 3Æà 8É‚ ~b$° }£8†6 ‚$lþü ˇ„W” ÑÄú |æ_ ! äv- }QŠk :oMµ NaÞq ÉmªÜ< âýÁñ5 æ€Ê@ Ëáh{û I = }káQá u³ËH¥ +ž¥! ´SÉ`Å nˆ%  ¨ê¶‰ !={ ~/Ø&¦ ÁŠWà ëÄyÖ– Ey ê Jt6»t E-   n…ÙÍ ñÇ{© ¬Milly That was disappointing.

I mean, it was a tough fight and all, but our attacks seemed to work just fine. Seph Marno, way to go! Where did you learn to handle a blade like that? Pieda You can say that again. I thought we were finished. Thanks, Marno. Thoran Thanks is right.

I can't wait to see you give Wiseman the same hearty beating. Mind your words, Thoran. There might be someone around to hear you. Yeah. I know that. Ven Seph, I'm hungry...

We're almost to Naos. Can't we talk about this once we're back? Ven's right. Let's save it for later. Fair enough. We'll get food in your belly soon, brother. The four of them seem close. From the sound of it, they must be family. Guillo That I don't know, but one thing is for sure. Their magic isn't just any magic. It's like mine—maybe stronger. Like that's saying much. Still, not even the teachers at the School of Magic wielded spells like that! Did you just insult my magic? Don't make me torch you just to prove a point, wench! Sagi That's enough out of you two! Come on, Milly—weren't we going to follow those people? Oh, right! We'd better hurry before we lose them! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä +H é ?VŠé aˆ¯¬ ±®Í— b›t‘ €ò› *½‚8Y QÇ^’ WR¡ŒÄ ÂÙ] l+¢Ÿ Q¹3 ‹…éÙ ™Ý§ ÚCI2ù QC  { 'áFBi TuSF [ŒÀtq ‡ˆÇH‹ –ÙH×É T™7^ õ‚÷Û ;x D [=bàn •:É ¨Ý¥/ Qùñxl ¨Sagi Agh! Guillo What is it?! My...my head again! Ugh, ... Milly Sagi, hold on! It seems we've returned. What was that all about? It was far too vivid to have been just a dream. Consider it just one of a slew of mysteries we're not likely to solve. Look! That monster, it's disappearing! Valara Huh, I must've drained all the power. Empire Soldier Lady Valara! I don't see how you can continue the operation under these circumstances... I know that!

What a joke, turning back with half the job unfinished.

Come on! Looks like...we're out of hot water for now... But the villa...gers... Sagi! ÍÍÍÍ ä 5Å„Éý Ù+( 0L± ãCÈ~ §ª 0DÖÁ 69×3£ úšV s«¥Þ¹ ‚w¸i ‡/ñ× z}ô‹ ±IXÑt ‚?&œ É+¿·U ›ì[6 :ª.å o« ˜ 2çSA Ǎ-ß 0p¾ÿ ÿÉ`'} ‚ Žh d6À« 0k‡˜× ë«öO5 0Bð…  ;ä[ ‡{—á ‡s1Åú ¬„€$ þ~óeŠ  >¨ö§  #=- %Ê€‘ ]ße— ƒ4l– ƒ9l¥B Âfãõ ¹û… "L"N –8ÇM í»ªö I㛬 zAt ³ªÈ3C ÆšŒ ¹¶^¿ uZ Ü ]ê ŒNÏ Ï8ñçr ¹Þ 3Sagi ......!! Guillo Awake, are we? Milly Were you having a nightmare? You're drenched in sweat. Milly... Gena Thank goodness. I was worried sick. Mom! You're safe. The other villagers are fine, too. You had it worse than any of us.

Make sure you say thank you to Milliarde. She's been at your side the whole time. Mmm... Maybe there's a shred of kindness somewhere in that black heart after all. You stayed with me?

...Thank you, Milly. Cut that out!

I told you, I don't believe in leaving the weak to fend for themselves. Heh heh, you don't have to pretend.

It's a load off my mind to know that Sagi has such a strong young lady at his side. W-wait a minute! It's not like that! Really... What are we talking about this for! With all that's happened, we've got a lot of planning to do! Yeah, Milly's right.

Between the dream and figuring out what to do next, there's plenty to think about. Ready to start planning, ? Sure thing What about the village? All right, everybody gather round. OK Actually, the village... You're right. Valara's soldiers did a number on the village. We'd better check up on everybody. OK Nah, let's plan Let's come back here when we're ready to start planning.

OK, shall we head out into the village? Gather round, everybody. All right, we'll head into the village. Let's come back here when we're ready to start planning. OK, gather round, everybody. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä füâ Ð/~¦ ÌÁÐí Q}TÃO X~Gß 5iDß îh >¿ˆ’ çdD<³ °üÈ, ‹BS7P ¬Î\Ù… ¬n0Œ îÖœÈ 1* ø" ,ª½ 2)(V ,[Ý7 a‘µÅ ïÆ ö1λ© QþèVÇ <ËžÞ½ ,áÞ²C g‹á³| Q7ÆQÉ 9L_e \+ì Üoë® ÉÒÚ —Sagi I think we should go back to Alfard. We should see that Verus person. Guillo I agree. All of this started with the assassination of the emperor.

Verus knows more about what happened that night, if we're to believe that prissy Geldoblame fellow. Right. And then there's that strange dream.

It's not normal for something like that to happen twice.

There has to be some connection between the monsters we saw at Olgan's place and the lake. That Valara woman called them "afterlings."

She obviously knew something about them.

If we were in Alfard, we could probably find out more. What do you think, ? Let's go to Alfard It's still too risky

I knew you'd agree. Milly, are you OK with going back?

Yeah, I think so, too.

But if we stay here, we're putting the villagers—and Mom—right in the middle of our problems.

Risky or not, I still think it's best we go to Alfard.

Milly, would you be OK with going back? Milly Now that I'm finally free to see the outside world, I can't say I'm exactly thrilled.

But that dream bothers me as much as it does you. I think we should go with your suggestion. Thanks.

Then that settles it. Let's go back to Alfard. But how? They'll be watching for us. We don't have to worry about that. Emperor Olgan's funeral should already be in full swing.

It's a major event open to the entire world. They won't have time to worry about us with all the fuss. Awfully smug, aren't we? At least a fantail in a fountain would give a quack. Mrmmm. OK, let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä C¤k? õÄÓý ®ÓÓ½ @Æ­ô† GJMH ±"‘H“ ¶½[ût @7Œ3Ê ÃNçñÐ ±¯kæÅ Û[F\Æ @Óš `• K ±ïhu ¶Milly The island! Did the arma's ray do all this damage?! Guillo It would appear so.

A machina that can shear continents... Were I human, I'd be trembling. Sagi ...... What is it, Sagi? All of a sudden something I've taken for granted my entire life...is gone.

I don't know how to describe what that feels like.

I swear...I'll make them pay. What could the fools want with a weapon like that? ä 6*˜.0 ëÜ@ ÷x ] ]ˆ¥¦ñ bÿ¼ìÜ }T2*  è,Õn ]<:g –¡KŸ “Yü ¦RN^Æ Áä°Äu ȉŒà¹ ]3½0ø ãŠVž 9Äü "1Ðå ]¶4úì 4é]O‹ Ñn # ^²Æ~# ]ûÅ" s`qJÑ ‚¼÷. §«\þ ]r× ? »^ó²§ Ì·E# Hš‚ð ]ˆ_qò !Ç-îz ]{ìÜî Øk¬˜Ï ~ ½D wbç¦" „i±Öî —þ’ Á°,a Ù]¶æÀ ¢Ûˆ« öc3= ]Úþíï ’ $Ì 4Q9 @©a(P ]#ìAt NÐÔ“É ÁOÆc oªUW ]PßZë £êË_c ã¤Q] ¸Í‹y ]¢pôó ÏSagi Sorry, Mom. I hate to leave so soon after coming home. I know I wasn't much help. Gena What are you saying! That's the last thing on my mind.

I'll defend our home. That's what mothers do. You just go after your dreams. Don't you look back. Mom... Come on, now. Stand up straight! Wipe that frown off your face.

You're doomed before you start if you go out looking like that. Yeah... Thanks, Mom. Guillo Sagi, are you ready? Hold on. Milliarde, can I borrow you for a moment? Milly What is it? Not you, Sagi. Go stand over there. Huh? Um, OK... There's something you're hiding, isn't there? Huh? Me? I... It's all right, you don't have to tell me what it is. I know you're not a bad girl. Oh... I'm sorry. I think I tried to say one thing and another came out.

I meant to ask you about Sagi.

Milliarde...if it's OK, would you look after him for a while? He's always been by himself.

His only real friends are Guillo...and .

That's why I'm so happy to see he has a friend like you now. ...... Skyliner Attendant The skyliner bound for Alfard is now departing. All aboard! Sagi, it's time to go. Yeah. Milly! We have to go now! So I can count on you, right? ...Yes. Guillo, take care of them. I know what to do. You take care of yourself. Ha ha! I will. OK, we're going. Have a safe trip, Sagi. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‘ªêÁ I­1 {— +&ØE 14*nî Z%]9 Milliarde, you can leave now. Milly Huh? You've had your fill of the outside world. It's time to go home to mommy and daddy's bomb shelter. Hey, just a darned minute! Since when do you call the shots? I'm going with you. You're going to see Quaestor Verus, aren't you? I can take you there.

It'll be hard work finding his residence with all the guards around... Unless, of course, the can opener already knows how to get there? Sagi Hear that, Guillo? Pah! I don't care anymore! Sagi, you decide. That settles it, then! The quaestor's residence is west of Mintaka. Let's go, Sagi! Try not to get lost, dingbat. I walk fast. Pompous little wench! I'll eat you yet! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä G £Ø S"<¡ ªn#– _—Ý™ e«íƒk  cäù ½Š _O±Ÿò I¹¢å¨ _£‘í? V›Y ú€¡ eaˆö _+šþ‚ ‰ÏÂ=ª _´A¾ ÚGuillo My, what a grand procession. This Olgan must have been popular with the citizens. Milly He was.

It's thanks to Emperor Olgan that the Empire has come as far as it has.

But there's actually another reason for the crowds. Sagi Yeah. Everybody's acting a little too festive for a funeral. Uh-huh. They're here to mourn the passing of the emperor, but they're also excited about his successor.

Capital folk love anything new. Everyone must be eager to see who will take Olgan's place. You know, I'll bet the imperial candidates' speeches are coming up. You're awfully well informed. Of course I am! Who wouldn't be? They teach you these things in preschool. It looks like they'll be holding the speeches up in the plaza.

Quaestor Verus is sure to be one of the candidates. Let's go watch! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `½~“× ›Þ× $Wà· r*¾A ‹dНO ” %TŸ ‹ÈØQ0 ܼ!# ‹«ñ…ñ Š‡þÓ ‹ÁåôÔ zW¬ã ‹±Cо ænNÇ· ‹'«²å µXÒåâ ‹ù…? [Ú{ï Õšx•¸ îÒ "AˆlÄ Isr\ò }ƒ·µL (œ[,p ‹ -ë7 Ó)%Ç: Ólµ (ñÕh /Vñ (äecí oê:‹/ ·S æ ·ˆ¼ç (H" ZZt ( ‡¬ Z f0 •Ô„¨ žåé½e (¼zK -‚Ù™ (Jq°{ ÖS/ (G=Õ ñqÚò• ÎÃ_ öwÆË (à¿ 0¯Øw If\í GXzzs IçègI Wq/} I³­p £Œb™ nH¯À Þ‰0õ †³ò8ó ˜ÑÉ9 (Ö/Y}  R»+® B£ù.j B£ª×ë (e‰¢ã ˆïä m (¦s¬÷ ÊJì"% {FÂP G‹ r (}öÂ$ \"mõQ (<À^i ‚Officiator Presenting our first imperial candidate, governor of Azha and commander of the Machina Vanguard—

Lord Baelheit! Baelheit Countrymen! Great citizens upon whose unity our Empire was built! The emperor's death is a fact we must greet with much sadness.

And yet, what joy! What pride I feel to see all the Empire's people join together to mourn him! All endings are, by definition, beginnings.

What better way to honor the late emperor...

than to continue his promachina efforts—nay, expand upon them—

and take the next important step in imperial history! I ask you—could anyone besides me, your humble servant Baelheit, possibly shoulder this great legacy? Upon my election as the next emperor, I will devote myself to the complete promachination of Alfard.

With the blessings of machina, I pledge to unite every continent under the Empire's reign! Then, when we have finally shed outdated conceptions like "wings of the heart"—

I shall provide you all with winglets—true wings for a new generation! And so with you, my dear countrymen, I humbly await the sage decision of the honored members of the senate. Next, let us hear from our second candidate: Quaestor Verus! Milly That's him. Sagi Yeah. Verus Citizens! I, too, find the emperor's death regrettable.

But do not forget: even now as we stand here, a crisis looms on the horizon!

A crisis so great, it threatens the entire world—not just the Empire! Sightings of sable, perversely- shaped monsters—creatures of unknown origin—have been reported on every continent.

You're all aware of the damage. As the head of military affairs, I cannot overlook this menace! I swear to you, in my own name and that of my guardian spirit!

I will save the Empire and the world from these fearful beasts! If any of you love this noble Empire, then you will lend me your strength, that we may avert this crisis!

Thank you. Save the world? He's got high hopes. Guillo And zero talent for winning over a crowd. He's just too honest. He has no standing in a promachination- obsessed Empire. Promachination? Baelheit said something about that. What does it mean? It's a movement that seeks to use machina—you know, machines—to make a better world. Really. Hey, Verus said he was a spiriter. Did you feel anything, ? Not especially Something echoed in my heart Oh, OK. I guess I thought maybe kindred spirits would have some kind of bond. Really! So you felt something because you're a guardian spirit! It wasn't quite like that... I couldn't say for sure It wasn't? Hmm, guess we'll just have to ask him about it when we meet him. Oh...OK, maybe we should ask him about it when we meet him. Ready to head over to the quaestor's residence? Wh...what happened?! Milly! Guillo! Are you OK?! Mmm... I'm all right.. Where's Guillo?! I'm fine. But if you'd been standing where I was, you'd be very dead right now. Quite a rough neighborhood... What's this all about? Indiscriminate terrorism. There've been a lot of attacks recently.

Not everyone agrees with the Empire's ways, and some use violence to make that known. Conscientious Boy Hey, excuse me?! Why don't you stop spacing out and do something to help the people who are hurt! Wha?! Oh, um...sure! There must be something we can do... Let's tend to the injured We should hurry along Yeah, we can't just leave them. Let's see who needs help. You can't mean that! Look around, ! We can't just leave these people! You're right, sorry Verus comes first OK, let's see who needs help. ...Fine. We'll go, . ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¡ûP æ›B s £ R˜)ö² XÔp/ wxª |¡jfñ ?3—ª Â÷Éöf R¯C ] MrÀÅà $w½š ‚Ø¿  ÄaxU ÑÕýn ìÛ!² "ŽZ“ ÝWÓô Thanks a lot! I think everybody's gonna pull through now. Milly Whew, that's a relief... Sagi Yeah, but still. Who in the world would do something like this? That's the big mystery. I'm gonna go look around the area.

Maybe that way I can find some clues that point to who did this. Don't go wandering around! It's too dangerous. Dangerous? Hah! They won't get away with attacking my town!

Now, time to start sleuthing. Oh! Here's a little thank-you for helping out. Magnus Pack Coupon OK, see y'all later! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä lã¼F kt%P …jÈâ „å+ JGeldoblame Ah, the boy spiriter. Welcome! So good of you to return.

Quaestor Verus is waiting, so without further ado, if you'll follow me... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä …9zbŒ †çj( YÌè :4>ý @玘 XIðŸ aþú :Ún¼ rïf»˜ ¹–Î$ ¾ À¬ õMé&¦ õ ½u6 ¹òù;Á @Ùê½ ¹'ömÊ H:"?i :+ Bj n§xÀ+ : ÿWô °à(ð• :2W‰Í ^—ú– m³ÝdÍ tanè :d:r ““R¨ m—Aûy ôêmÑÜ }ì¤% Oœ :?qÓð N:_q y§‹‹ „Šý :çEß ÀeÈŒ :¦·Yõ  4_Ñ 1l†)„ 7Î-ï. :] S±\– 1«kË „†:Bº :«[º3 °^†Ÿœ :ÐZ¯d ò˜n‰ ¹v®x| )>IÖ :«aš 9âÁžŒ :Áv¸ ‚±3v‰ mHµ ¯èÑX ¹ÿñ|¿ ÞÁ‘zU :‘Ð*Ø 2’ ¹Áy¿g `çȏ :ËOd m: ž ¹²›d? ¯giÖ- :(ÖjX ÊW”ò5 ¹ VÊ× ^ÏZQ_ :E{¼ x’«q ¹š·½ Ë” ß_ :°ØÖ ë ·†T ¹ w+ ¬1ýj :+‹È /+sÉ” :6FŠ† 02`à ¹ºbf‚ ˜VeÁˆ :é ¸ ðêoÄ :G¥û Y ú›ç :X, ¸”ôt :îÛ~ O‡f þÑ öu ¹Û ¸ @É ¶B :œáww pL*; m)ˆ…L @ÏÚ½ :jeс °/K לξ~ :v“ ˜ ,¼6õ‚ ‰ç¿X :ðDñr G‹”É ¹Z,^ ‡(ƒäA –†è%t –¾´Ø ¹6Â5— ͝YÃC ¹Éõ  ‹¿Åj ¹•¬ ² JÁet :kÓ.L Œ™/Ï :jéÙc ¾‰ÏE ÌÙ>… Ðgn×@ :Œ¥±6 ßò‚›T :s “ þt3=¯ ¹HÐ `åÏuÀ º–Cû tg‚AÐ ¶#æ¦ ¼Geldoblame Quaestor, I've brought the spiriter boy. Verus The door is open. Come in. After you. Welcome, lad. I am Verus, head of the Empire's military affairs. Sagi Nice to meet you, sir. I'm Sagi, and with me... I'm Go to hell

...is my guardian spirit, .

! Don't talk like that! What's wrong? Is your guardian spirit grouchy? Hah hah hah. Well, no need to be tense in front of a brother spiriter. I'm honored to meet you, . The puppet is named Guillo, correct? I've heard all about how it butchered the umbras. Guillo Umbras? What's an umbra? I'm talking about the monsters you encountered in the emperor's residence and in Hassaleh. Who told YOU? Watch your tone of voice. To whom do you think you're speaking? It's all right. This is no time to mince words. Forgive me, sir. I am aware of the present situation. Good. ...Hmm, I can see that Guillo is anything but a paramachina. And who might you be, young miss? Milly My name is Milliarde. Milliarde... Have we met somewhere before? ...No, I've never had the honor, sir. I see. I suppose I'm going senile already. Hah hah hah hah. Now then, about the events at Olgan's residence. Yes, sir. I've heard the gist of it, and let me be frank:

Baelheit cooked up the whole affair.

He hates things like guardian spirits and wings of the heart. He'd wipe them from existence if he could.

He had Olgan killed in hopes of taking his place—and then accused you, a spiriter, to hush the matter up.

Two birds with one stone, you see? But the emperor didn't die by our hands. That's right. Some other guy had already killed him. But the problem remains that you are the one who stands accused. ...... So here's what I propose. Why don't we make an arrangement? An arrangement, sir? That's right. I have the power to strike your murder accusation from the record.

I can also pledge aid to the orphanage in Hassaleh. The orphanage?! How do you know about that? The fact that I do should show you how sincere I am. What are your conditions? Put a stop to Baelheit's ambitions. And what are those? He won't stop with the Empire. Baelheit plans to promachinate every last island.

Meddling on that scale could lead to intercontinental war.

As if that weren't enough, he's also after the power of the umbras, those creatures you saw.

He's been transferring that power into mechanical weapons he developed called "machina arma." That reminds me. The umbras, sir...

Do you know anything about them? Not a whole lot. We've been doing all we can to investigate, but the answers continue to elude us. The only thing that's certain is what you already know: they possess immeasurable power.

Baelheit wants that power. Therein lies our problem.

Were someone able to harness such strength... Well, certainly you can imagine? We need the cooperation of other nations' leaders if we're going to prevent such a disaster.

Thus, I'd like for you to meet with the leaders of each continent,

and request their aid in stifling Baelheit's ambitions. But...why not just go yourself, Quaestor? As you can see, the war took my leg. So I'm afraid I quite literally cannot rise to the occasion.

Hence my need for a reliable right-hand man. I believe I can trust a fellow spiriter like you. Why do you have to turn to other lands? As the Empire's military leader— Promachination efforts began with the late emperor, and it shows.

The movement's results already ring louder than the objections of one man. Sagi, spiriters are chosen folk. Not just anyone can share their heart with a spirit.

The ones who are chosen, though, can claim the tremendous power and wisdom of their spirit.

That power and that wisdom are so great they may even sway the world's future. You and I have been chosen. Sagi, help me save our world. ...... Let's help We should think it over

Wait, . I can't make up my mind just like that.

You're right, it's not an easy decision to make. Quaestor, may I have a little time to think this through? Of course. I'll be waiting for your answer. Geldoblame! My lord. Take them to their room. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a meeting to attend.

I'm sure your answer will be the right one, Sagi. Feel free to make use of this room. I'll leave you to yourselves. ...The quaestor is thinking of the entire world, you know, not just the Empire. If it's within your power, I hope you will help him. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @DŠ: bÂEœ %¶ã± D˜0‘— JQà × D£ØxŒ ƒ$ñ oËà é]' DpEÂQ ÿSagi My mind's still swimming. I doubt I'll be able to sleep. Milly Why don't you go for a little stroll? A change of scenery might do you good. I know! How about Azha? It's lively there. You'll perk up in no time. Uh...all right. It's not far. We just head south into the Nihal Desert and walk...for a while.

Oh, well. Come on! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¼Ì¶ G›5 P`d ?ÁVÝ Eï×Å …—÷¦È ‹Å(Gÿ è:ž!Ü í0ÓHÕ +Ç÷ÐÛ 1Wäò £…CDŠ ªïƒL +õu: ûгÆ] +maP )Child Wow! Look at the haul they brought back today! Miner Clear the road! Step back 'less ye wanna lose an eye! Woman The men are home, ladies. Get dancing! We've got a whale of a supper to get ready! Sagi What a bustling village! Their excitement's contagious. Milly It looks like they're just bringing in the flame ice.

We should watch as long as we've dropped by. Guillo So many kids... I hate the little worms, too.

Can't we turn back? No! We need to give Sagi time to think. Guillo and I will be wandering around the village. You take all the time you need. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ’#"ï åó£ GŽ¥“ :|ØÉr A®=θ A‰þ Œ“Η‰ :¸a&Ù ´«þ0 µ«'` ÷I€† :&2ò Child Look, it's a giant puppet! Everybody grab it! Guillo Sagi, would you mind getting these moppets off me? ...They're heavy. Play with us, puppet! Play! PLAY! Blasted parasites! Get off me if you don't want to be eaten! Yay! Eat me first! Sagi, have you made up your mind yet? I'm outnumbered... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,êNz ÞòkU GÕª #¼ÊÏç )?5)… ̶}ë U‹Bçø rë»N„ xeÛÇû ø룓 Aåó¢ #¹B á›o¸ª 4EÔ+ï Hey, Milly. Having fun? Milly Oh, Sagi! Have you made up your mind? Actually, no. Not yet. Woman Hello, Sagi. Nice to meet you. Oh! Nice to meet you, too.

Milly, who's your friend? This is Almarde. She invited me in for tea.

Isn't that right, Alma? Almarde That's right. I hope your boyfriend doesn't mind me hogging all your time. B-B-Boyfriend?

Milly, you don't... We're not... What?? Oh, I must have got the wrong idea. It's just, Milly said— Ahh, ahh, ALMA! You never finished telling me about the flame ice! What? Oh, that.

You don't have to jump out of your seat. I just...love that flame ice! Hey, Sagi, Alma says this village thrives on flame ice mining! Yeah, you can tell just by looking around. It's such a cheerful place. Why, thank you! A kind word for the village is a kind word for me. They say Azha started as a haven for people living in the Nihal Desert.

After the settlers struck flame ice, more and more people flocked to the village,

and before long, it turned into the bustling place you see today.

...There's not a wicked soul around. Deep down the Azhani know that you have to work together to survive. Hey, would you two like to see them unload the flame ice? I'd be happy to show you. You wouldn't mind? Not after all the nice things you've said. Want to go see, Sagi? No, I have a little bit more thinking to do. I'll come get you once my mind's made up. OK, fair enough. I'll see you later, then! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä :nª9Z <» ¢ * WX b£ W=8~é ¨Ÿ „³~Qè ¿µ=Ò ‚Cçy# fQ¾ë K•XÖÕ YßÑ« ‚X/´ CSÀB G4?ìD C¾+0‰ Šë‹2j ?Œçs lB¯h CÞu*ž !Á-ø, Q‡ðØÜ V­ŠœŠ ÔÎDK ©=[¯ 0ÆÐK ó•U5O Q÷©l› 7ÂK¥d –ŒË¾ â.`Ù¸ QúEt û™öžº *nÏû ïÒÑGƒ Q {éþ +—2À™ Qñ1] 8 lõB QÆe- ‘Ü;ü  ëAÐ¥ ¶®ß®c QêàÜË ÇÆk¡• žéÞ= m® ~ L ©G;6Ì Þ‹iÆ ÞiÆ¢ Ž‰£Ì 6Œ _iÑ VšeS oŒÁ ½GaÀ ¾`?• VSagi You know, ... I made up my mind about the quaestor's deal a while ago. You did? I figured Of course. He promised to clear my name and help the orphanage. Why would I say no?

Besides, I owe it to Hassaleh.

I'll never forget that empty space where the rest of the island should have been.

Baelheit has to pay. Still, Verus gave me a lot to chew on. "Save the world"?

Try coming up with an answer to that.

Don't worry, I'll tell Guillo and Milly I made up my mind. I know I put them out. Yeah—he promised to clear my name and help the orphanage. Why would I say no?

Besides, I owe it to Hassaleh.

I'll never forget that empty space where the rest of the island should have been.

Baelheit has to pay. Man You in the corner. What are you babbling about over there? "Open your mouth and the sand flies in."

That's what the Azhani say if you stand around with your jaw dropped. Umm...who are you? Who am I? I'm Bein. A miner here in Azha. Bein What do you want from us? You don't look like the other watchdogs they send. No one sent me. I'm just out with some friends for a change of air. Um, what do you mean by "watchdogs"? Is someone watching you? Incredible. You really don't know.

The Empire keeps soldiers stationed here in Azha.

And those soldiers walk off with all the village's flame ice. You mean for free? Practically. Promachination has bumped up the demand for flame ice. Their machina get really hot, you see.

So now we're forced to deliver outrageous amounts of the stuff each day.

And we do it for a clavé pigeon's song. Promachination... So it's affecting people here, too. We have to work our asses off each day to fill the Empire's quotas.

The work's got us using explosives near the lava. Accidents happen all the time.

But what the hell do they care! They'd just as soon sit by until every last man in our village— Ah, another load. That was fast. Musta got carried away there. Well, back to work. Hey, I never caught your name. It's Sagi. Sagi, huh? That's a good name.

Thanks for being a good listener, Sagi.

You drop by to visit any time you want. I'll be looking forward to it. Even Azha's hurting because of the spread of machina. , do you think I can change any of this? Of course you can Not a chance Really? Yeah, I guess I can, if you're helping me out. Saving the world may not be in my cards, but if I can change a little at a time, it's a start. Maybe not by myself.

But I could do it if you helped me! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?ØÕ 86»s þNÔ Ã,7 Ê-ró‚ &!& ål•¯Ž .þTÑ 3«lZ €02 ƒ(€Ê .¬#_¾ Ç÷ p =NŠ/ áä‹Oš .’:—Ý *!ÉÖ ‘þÀ }V¤~L .ùî]| ÿ®H© .Vsm7 k ~Û ÃóN¾B F±ÈfË .G{ÿù  Milly Whew, it was sweltering in there! That wore me out.

The Azhani are all really nice, but they couldn't pay me to live here.

Look at my hair! I'm a deranged fluffpup. Guillo I...still hate kids. So, Sagi. Did you decide what to do about the quaestor's proposal? Sagi Ah, yeah. I'm going to accept. Actually, I had my mind made up all along. Get out!

You did?! ...All that worrying for nothing. Sorry. Are you mad? Not really.

But why keep him waiting if you already know? Well...he asked me to save the world. I guess it just caught me by surprise. That's true. No pressure there, huh?

Well, good for you—it's all sorted out. Shall we head back to the quaestor's? Sure. Thanks, Milly. You, too, Guillo. Sorry to worry you. Worry?

I don't do that.

I just follow you around wherever you go. Heh heh. How could I forget?

Thanks again, you two. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä @3ûäP 6pÛ  Ü¡µP &b.»º +›¼m [ºKÞ F¨t±Æ }â Ä váö݉ •ÂƒeH •BB[ç &ýÿ Ć“ù0 &®ZUã {j•Y &KÕâ& OQÕ~L &Œ•‡ Ñ`ÐÙD &„P¬o ë‘̦ &+Ô° *Ô. m &îç{þ |ßk (ÒJá Ƹ0àF &!q¼{ ùOº¦¬ ¢U¹ 8L¥ã &·tÍ5 ’±NPï €VeS §ÆÔ® &$^§˜ ÷ÂÐ?x 0°@ QÕÀ „Ã;  IÀmDm ©@êè ´q˜àì Þ½ t Èš¼ &•íe ßýzX „D ^ 0ô)^f ßÜI! °I[ƒ¦ 0?ˆÎ  º;ù% & Ù‹l €Ù¤‡ N Ž` þ/ž &" À 6Œ7! t‹Š d“ÐØ­ É »— ®~ÃB ç£0= ÁVerus Did you have a good rest? Sagi Yes, sir, thank you. Good. Then have you arrived at an answer? Will you help me, Sagi? Of course No! Don't do it! If Guillo and I can be of any use, then yes, sir. I accept your offer. Why not?! I told you I already made up my mind, . There's no reason to turn his arrangement down.

And besides, we can't pretend promachination isn't hurting people. Quaestor, I accept. But under one condition. I want Milly to come with us. After all, she's saved our skins more than once since the incident at the emperor's residence. I mean...this is assuming she, uh...wants to go? It's fine by me. What do you say, Milliarde? Would you come with us? Milly Of course I'll go! If you think I'll be of any help.

When has there ever been a dull moment with you? Thanks, Milly. Very good, then. Starting today the three of you work for me. Understood? Yes, sir. Good. First, let's get rid of that warrant for your arrest. Geldoblame, see to it that Sagi's record is wiped clean. The Senate should have his file. Geldoblame Yes, my lord. There, done. I'll also have relief funds sent to the orphanage immediately. Thank you, sir! Now, let's get down to your first task.

Are you aware of the recent surge in terrorist activity here in Mintaka? Yes, sir. We were there for the attack during the election speeches the other day. I see. Then let's get right to the point: we have information that the one masterminding the attacks is in Azha. Azha?! That's right. Your first task is to head up the investigation there.

It may not help with Baelheit, but it will give me a chance to gauge your abilities. I understand, sir. We'll head for Azha. Here, this is a communicator prototype from our R & D branch. Take its magna essence with you. Obtained the magna essence Machina Communicator! You can use it to get in contact with me over a distance. I suppose even machina has its uses.

I'm also going to give you some blank magnus.

Good luck to you, then. Obtained 8 blank magnus! Tilt the C Stick up or down to view additional blank magnus. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä íÔÂV c‚ — Ò ŧ+ iÃÈ„p oÍ€. ?8Ž ³Ë^Ûî ÁèÊÊ Ð#À Á%¦RA ïEV03200 Azha Again Sagi I still can't believe a terrorist ringleader is hiding in this village. Milly I know... We should listen to what the villagers have to say. Yeah... Empire Soldier You must be Master Sagi. The quaestor sent us to help you with the investigation.

Captain Lyuvann is waiting inside. He'll brief you on our progress so far.

Honored to serve you, sir! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä iáQM á:l¨ è`^ ZC+Z _£Ç›p ·.› wݱIº UÌPm ËP@\¹ Z“Ñe: ‘FF˜ KìÅ SpQA  e×6\ ›±8 KZ>’ö <Ù¼2Ð Z0ÐÑ £ú‰9 KaàÙH °æͳ ßùÞ|# å%±ó¨  êز *:8”× Z<úý JMan You're late. How do you expect to catch the Mourning Mistral like that? Sagi Mourning Mistral? Don't you know? That's what everyone calls the rogue terrorizing the capital. Anyway, I'm Lyuvann. Quaestor Verus ordered me here to assist you. Sagi. Nice to meet you. We appreciate your help. Lyuvann Let me explain the situation, then.

We've received information that the Mourning Mistral was hiding out here in this village.

Now we just have to figure out who it is. Simple, in theory...

but the miners have been feigning ignorance—perhaps out of some misguided allegiance to their village.

Hmph, I wouldn't put it past them. They're a bunch of thieves who dig up all the flame ice for themselves. Guillo Just spell out what we need to do. The Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, beyond a shadow of a doubt. I need you to find proof of that. Proof? Yes. The people we're dealing with won't face the truth unless you shove it in their faces.

I've gathered them together in this building. You should start by speaking with them.

I'll be outside tightening the perimeter. Come see me if you have any questions.

Excuse me. Milly Proof that the Mourning Mistral is a member of this village... That's not very specific. Let's follow Lyuvann's suggestion and talk to the villagers. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä q¨¤€= @1¾Ž ÿá‡b Š v| ’¶ç¡I ʃà Ð, üz ž‚w¤ ·õ$ u"©:½ {÷mòI h¥f† ¸nO¹B Úcr NÛjo ·Áü¼ uHÍ@ ·Âb³I 祕 4‘º ³Æ&á °# Ê­D†© ü,Fàó x3œÀ aÉ5ÉÈ Š|R—æ èJnAj ¾% d¨VÆe uNû0 È+ÔmÀ Ê•—èa 8à¡”Ò 1 Q/Û¨° Š¦?dc è5‚JÞ dô 9êµÅÅ G¶ ¥ [Óþƒ’ Ê!ßI ‚!+€› 샏p ®¦¸þ ú’[E t  ]¾R˜ >Š˜ÍJ ÊÉ)q ˆ,¬™d Kبº Ùû˜U¯ u 7Ð tÑ5žª #jé ÑŸâH XÁò: ™î<Äü 3ŒOég =·6ÞÞ ŠØ›± G!" » Ã? ÔQâá” Šé#‡— šÐ'Ý ÊÐgö4 >ù?‡ Êý}µq |÷mÏd Š:5ZY ³ÇF°È ÄÙ"$K Êê!Åå ³»S QØyÄ $8tÞ ³© $ fhò• cñüz˜ /ªng …z± Ê`ñq ØÓÞO@ ŠÇ˜h˜ µ; ŠÑ“|Ç q².ºÁ Ó¼ˆ WX4 ŠßN hFZ Ôš,K li½u Š,©ä S[VÉÓ  ìv •¯ÃÛ} ŠZþ×$ ³@š.P îkÒW 7ÈŽà Šƒðòâ b ‡º" ÷¤à ¨ Ó?  ýk¤ à>BŠ ©;jr ׉û xQ} Sagi Captain Lyuvann, could you assemble the villagers?

I've found proof that the Mourning Mistral is someone from this village. Lyuvann What? Truly?! All right, I'll round them up at once. Juwar What the hell's going on, herding us together like this? Nollin We were in the middle of work! You'd better have a good reason for keeping us from it! Mallo We can't ALL spend our days loafin' around, you know! Since I've gathered you all here, I won't waste any of your time.

We have proof that the Mourning Mistral is someone in the village. I'm here to present that proof. You know, right, ? Why it has to be someone from Azha? Azha is near Mintaka People here hate the Empire Present evidence The Mourning Mistral has been to Mintaka a number of times.

Azha's the only place near Mintaka, so somebody here must have done it. What kind of jabber is this! We're guilty 'cause we live next door? This is stupid. Whoever made you detective made a mistake.

Go home to mommy, kid. You treat us like criminals without a shred of proof!

And you expect us to listen to your reckless finger-pointin'! You see, Sagi? Hard evidence is the only way you'll ever break them.

Take a moment and think it through. Everyone in this village holds a grudge against the Empire. Just like the Mourning Mistral. Stop right there, son.

Just about everybody in the WORLD has a bone to pick with the Empire. Who IS this kid? I don't know what they teach you, but by that logic every man in the sky's a suspect.

You treat us like criminals without a shred of proof!

And you expect us to listen to your reckless finger-pointin'! I have the evidence here. Evidence? Hmph, here it comes. Let's see this evidence you've got. This proves without a doubt that the Mourning Mistral is from Azha: *QM Selection [Bomb Detonator] [Other QM] See for yourself.

Juwar. You know what this is, right? You think I was born yesterday? That's a detonator used for explosives. Exactly. The same explosives you use in the Azhani mine shafts.

But did you know that Azha is the ONLY place these detonators are used? Well, they're one of the village's most valuable assets.

We don't exactly loan them out.

That's just common sense. What's your point? We found this at the scene of a Mintaka terrorist attack.

It's a detonator—for a bomb—and it belongs to Azha. Mallo, you acknowledged that this village is the only place that uses it.

That alone proves that someone here is the Mourning Mistral. Villagers ...... You hear that? There's no denying it now!

The Empire will not tolerate disobedience! Anyone sheltering a known terrorist— All right, all right! You win. I'm the Mourning Mistral. So, you've finally come forward. Whoa there, Nollin! If that's a joke, it ain't funny. I'M the Mourning Mistral. Not old Nollin here. ...What? Milly Juwar! Not you, too? What's come over you all? , what's going on? They're trying to stall They both did it They're trying to stall?! Don't be ridiculous! I'm the Mourning Mistral! Just take me away, will ya? No, no. It's ME. I'M the Mourning Mistral. Go on, arrest me. This is going nowhere. I'm calling a recess. Don't take your eyes off them! Your evidence proved that the Mourning Mistral is in this village.

But Nollin and Juwar have both confessed—and I must admit, they have me stumped.

It's true they were both in Mintaka the day of the incident, for a certainty.

I established that much during my first round of questioning.

I suppose it's possible they're BOTH the Mourning Mistral...but that doesn't feel right. I agree. From the way they were talking, it sounded like they were trying to cover for someone. Yes... It would help if you could prove one of them were lying...

If we pick through enough lies, the Mourning Mistral's identity ought to come to light. You're right. I'll try speaking with the villagers some more. Good. Don't forget to record their testimony as magnus. I can turn it into magnus? Exactly. If the villagers' testimony proves insightful, store it in a blank magnus.

Then you can use it as evidence later. I get it... Thanks, I'll give it a try. Ah, one thing you should be aware of.

You can only store a single statement per person.

So, if it were my testimony, and you'd already recorded one of my statements as magnus...

speaking to me again and recording a different statement would overwrite the one you had.

Remember that, it's important. Neither one said anything about cooperating. They're both claiming they did it alone. So then... Um...I'm pretty sure that's not it. Let's think it through... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‘-ɨ À®z ÅTœ) b°»‹x jíÝ4x ¢"šÂ8 ©Ú•f ×ØÇ\R ÝÅÔLB ‰ú+Å '¥‰ ¾‡d  Üܳ |”,­ ¼g ó²`–¨ %-±ï ß„; b=3^« >D”Úò á9h W €†y kŽ¥º Ĥÿ ΩPÌ b—— Ul©x C-Gì >ùµ7 ¢Û±‡ wC£Lá ׺Aýß •U)ë b¸¿Ï ÂÚ²ö< ¤¿áÇ AK?¤+ bUdËá WÀ¶¸ ×Tšã •_w?­ ¢êfoF à7{ó bÞš  Œè¿ª ¿ ‘áÑ@Î þ‘#) ¯àÁ« ¹ÿ$R 'UˆðÑ ´?û FhKþW Vwf ©ˆUŒ0 dþÉÒ Ìß-s›  {ÎX º‚Mx‡ ¹ÇúÄ ýÅs¹ó ¢8Ñw· –R_ b{£s ¦ª¹Ä b7¬P| ĸ°AÄ a°°] €2}Ô bÁU÷ 0t9ç xYêf B­ÇÀµ b‡y% ¿N ~ î»Ê ó¹ÿ îo©ã% Ðí îå>Nà -´?´  ùã „ÝÈa bT ¯6Tè Yéœ á,¥ bށ¨? „îWµ¾ î–ýJ \IcŽB Ÿvý «ö\} î’ÿî# »— ¸ îU‘Ì Êƒ } K2 'ùT¡1 C¹&%D CçþD Aú È`’^ îPSè¿ ÒµŽ bÆß~ ,mì­3 Š4¸ UU/° bø¡ ªÅžØâ hˆ± ÚÌúù ¢* “A‹ P,‚å Šk …° 1ºõ ÐiÍxò bï >'ª± ] ia WéOíÆ ô΁yâ ¿òÔœ Ηx b’£u& @ïA ýüÄ´ CO½Ë ¢0¢­ wb³î ×m°7ò  ‹Å bwdè ÂTn^™ ½œÃÝ A1¾/Û bƒ‡þ u© ×åý¨G •1ŸjÙ ¢ìp ) à8¸„T b|ÃãK Sagi Captain Lyuvann, could you assemble the villagers?

I've found proof of who's lying. Lyuvann What? Truly?! All right, I'll round them up at once. Nollin I told you! Hurry up and take me away! Juwar Why don't you just believe me instead of standing there preaching? Nollin and Juwar have both claimed to be the Mourning Mistral,

but one of them isn't telling the truth. Please, hear me out. You know who I think is lying, don't you, ? Nollin Juwar Right. You're lying, Nollin. Can you prove it? Let's see... He doesn't hate the Empire He wasn't in Mintaka Present evidence Well, you have no reason to hate the Empire! No reason...? Mallo That's ridiculous. Everybody working in this village has a reason to hate them! That's right. You dragged us in here just to tell us that? Sagi, I'm afraid that kind of reasoning isn't going to convince anyone.

Take a moment and think it through. Well, you weren't in Mintaka the day of the incident! He wasn't...? Where'd you hear that? Nollin and I were both in Mintaka that day. I thought we told you that. I'm certain I told you, too, Sagi. Both of them were at the capital when it happened.

Take a moment and think it through. Nollin, you said you set the bomb in Mintaka, correct?

Well, as it turns out, I know that's not possible. Here's my proof. Have a listen to this. Nollin's never even handled gunpowder, let alone a bomb. You're barking up the wrong tree. He's never used gunpowder? Like I said before, the explosives we use here are special.

We handle them around lava, so they're designed to not go off that easily.

You couldn't get so much as a spark out of them unless you were trained. Mallo said that Nollin isn't trained to handle explosives. But the Mourning Mistral would have to know something about them.

Nollin...you're lying about being the Mourning Mistral, aren't you? ......! I see. Sagi is right. And if Nollin's not the Mistral, that means... Juwar! You must be— Wha, wait just a minute! What now? Wasn't Bein in Mintaka that same day?

That would make him just as likely a suspect as Juwar, wouldn't it? You do have a point. Bein, is it true? Bein ...... Yeah, it's true. I was in Mintaka. But since you're bringing it up... Didn't I see you there the same day, Mallo? Wha-What are you saying?! I never— Quiet, both of you! One at a time.

Mallo, is it true you were in Mintaka when it happened? Certainly not! I never went to Mintaka!

Don't look at me like that! I wasn't there! We're going in circles... What about you, Bein? You said you were in Mintaka. You're not making that up?

If you were there, we'll have to consider the possibility that you're the Mourning Mistral. I was there. No point in hiding it. You would've found out eventually. Bein... ...... Sagi, let me ask you one thing. What do you think of the Mourning Mistral's actions? What do I think...? It's wrong It was bound to happen I saw the bomb go off right before my eyes. So many people were hurt...

I think it's awful, what they're doing! I see... Thanks for being honest. Just what we needed. Another suspect. I know... I can't believe it's Bein.

Let me go talk to the villagers again. Right. Someone is lying. Find out who, Sagi. Considering all the village has been through...

No, it doesn't matter. It's still wrong.

There are better ways to make a point. There have to be! Um...I'm pretty sure that's not it. Let's think it through... Right. You're lying, Juwar. He doesn't hate the Empire He wasn't in Mintaka ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2ˆÅ( Wêš^  \ëà u¬Ñô z„Ìß ¹ $j ‡ó?™ ^³–8 …¼KÚ£ uCët ãU²;š ðnuÿ öye) ð’¼ïÐ G}s³÷ A ô •/€ÏL VˆBC ¤ÙÆ7Ë ðj´æê D"Ý ’ú‰N PÕ\vc u8ÕÔ9 ­ °² ¬ëò »gV2 úk²b ÀÅw” u)\© kQcQ ú‰š“ò ;þ: ú^d¡6 –l2˜v u’’êà 2¯ÜÁ ú·Éýr ƒDæçÚ uyX“° ˜€ëã¼ ú1²m) (îmt u‘'í‹ 6Rô– úä_ð ””[Oà u™òk“  s úA}m “Almarde Juwar, Bein...even Mallo!

No, it can't be. I refuse to believe they'd do something like that. Sagi But it definitely seems they know who the Mourning Mistral is and want to cover it up.

If so, I wonder if they're really doing what's best for the village...or even the guilty party.

Almarde, what do you think of the Mourning Mistral's actions? Me? Well, I don't think you can change anything by resorting to violence.

There's no forgiving what's been done.

But...if it turned out someone from the village was responsible—someone I knew really well...

Even I would— I'm sorry, I don't want to talk about this anymore. Could you leave me alone for a bit? ...... Milly Alma...

We were there. We saw a lot of people get seriously hurt. If you know something, please tell us. Don't let this go on any longer. Milly... Tell me. What am I supposed to do?

I don't want anybody else getting hurt. Not here. Not in Mintaka either!

If only they'd just stop... Alma! ...All right. I'll say one thing.

Did everyone really go to Mintaka that day? ......? That's all I can say, I'm sorry. Please let me be alone. Lyuvann Hmm? What's wrong, Sagi? I just talked to Almarde. Almarde? Ah, that woman who's always so queerly sedate.

What did she have to say? Hmm... The woman thinks some unusual thoughts.

So she's less concerned about Mintaka or her own village than she is about the people getting hurt? Right, and then she said,

"Did everyone really go to Mintaka that day?" "Did they go"...? That got me thinking about something.

How do we know that Juwar, Bein, and Mallo went to Mintaka? Where did the information come from? Bein told us he went.

And he was also the one who told us he saw Mallo there. What about Juwar? Hmm, he's been saying he was there since the very start.

We questioned all the villagers before you arrived. If he were really the Mourning Mistral, do you think he'd say something to attract suspicion?

Doesn't that seem strange to you? Hmm... So you're saying he's been covering for someone all along?

We had better find out which of our three remaining suspects were really in Mintaka.

Inquiring about events the day of the incident might be a good way to start.

We're counting on you, Sagi. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä c™yÍ; Ÿ ó – Í" y"=  õŸù  ¼G (ÆF² _‹ânµ eÝñ=¼ (Ð K sÃDß{ Í–Ü FSoЄ  ©wp Çãà Mö‘< ¿`B = ç`< hu¡ü xø†à  G„—6 ;ÒMÌ Â. mo ð‘ ‚ êÐ u1Ï? ÷Åå¹ì y¨Ì‡_ /Hé£Ù #²fã µÁã  µbÀ¬ (Ë ¼Îe é Þ‰ [›p‹ IZËÐ ×Ð|% `>µª¶ l½å x4v&Õ  ™‚0 µ1©sŠ Ö™®› |y»  È5à Ù<&0‘ QÊgî pñÍ#  nŸ-¦ /*àšø N¹Ú ¤ S˜Ý~Å È¡· bï$íå  Ò ê ¹+7ö ëH2š§ ñ,åü“  qK:à "¼¬©¾ ëûïü. 4¼;š  ›1W‹  j Ea ë²” ç‡X§¤ °:ã .·Ü“—  <³³B …¬LÐ _L‰& ñËÿ°2 _‹/‰W 5XGŸ _oaw êîHM škÞ û‹¿ó ôh-' &¨± N!ìïB —˜q yÌ'ìº {Ídï` O9 V Ɲjv yFÓ)À ç6(Žô ‘¥­ m²¤O ¡“º( ìy- ]ÔÜal ym­Õ /•XT /b¬_ ¦³mF yJ“ çSagi Captain Lyuvann, assemble the villagers.

I've found proof of who wasn't in Mintaka the day of the bombing. Lyuvann What? Truly?! Now we might finally figure out who the Mourning Mistral is!

All right, I'll round up the villagers for questioning. Juwar I'm sick of waiting. Are you going to drag me off to Mintaka or not? Mallo ...... If everyone were telling the truth, then that would mean Juwar, Bein, and Mallo—

all of you were in Mintaka when the attack occurred.

But there's actually one of you who wasn't there. And that person couldn't be the Mourning Mistral. So skip the preliminaries already and tell us who it is! The one who isn't the Mistral... Juwar Bein Mallo That would be you, Juwar. Me! Ha ha ha, why me? What's your reason? That's easy. You hate the Mourning Mistral You want to be the Mourning Mistral Present evidence Um...you hate the Mourning Mistral, that's why. Hm? Interesting theory...but we can't clear anyone of suspicion based on that.

Take a moment and think it through. Juwar, you claim to have been in Mintaka at the time of the incident. That's right. So? So you're lying. You weren't there. Here's the proof. Listen to this. Tell me more about what happened before the bombing. All right...sure. The imperial candidates finished their speeches, so I slipped into a nearby building.

I planted the bomb inside and left Mintaka. I didn't stick around to watch. According to your testimony, Juwar, you planted the bomb inside a building, correct? Uhh, that's right. What's your point? Inside a building. You're sure? I just said that! Yes! Bein ...... You see? Juwar wasn't in Mintaka, and therefore can't be the Mourning Mistral. Wha... Where do you get off saying that?! Milly Juwar, we were there during the bombing. So what?! The Mourning Mistral targeted an airpod.

It was an airpod that exploded, not a building. But...But that can't be! The Mistral always targets buildings! Yes, that used to be the case. But it was different this time. You planned all along to take the blame and cover for whoever's really guilty. Grr, powdung! Your childish tricks don't change a thing!

I'm the Mourning Mistral! I am! Juwar! That's enough. I've finally figured it out. Who this "Mourning Mistral" person really is.

So enough already. Everybody here's just thinking of your well-being.

Please, stop repaying us with more trouble. ...Bein. ......!! Bein! Mallo, everybody. I'm sorry. You, too, Sagi.

But I can't get caught, not now. What are you talking about? That doesn't clear anything up at all! That would be you, Bein. Can you prove it? You hate the Mourning Mistral You want to be the Mourning Mistral Um...you WANT to be the Mourning Mistral. But you're not. Right? That would be you, Mallo. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä …·” :b‹ ²2Ô² ?àNˆ Gl öõ G‹.X zâ;7O ÿh ‰ê{÷÷ é3h#| ï¦ÂP þó±* (¯Ï—[ g6à 8Sagi I can't believe it... Bein is the Mourning Mistral? Lyuvann Shouldn't you report this to Quaestor Verus? ...Yeah. Quaestor, we've identified the criminal. It was someone from Azha, sir. A man named Bein. Verus I see. Good work.

Capture him right away. Yes, sir. Come on, guys. We have to go after Bein. Í ä (Ϗf; ã³Í< pôá­ &µê¿¤ +‰\ËÉ &w­_3 €Wïø Î܆þ Õ÷RoY %fe;¸ -ìwÆ hÁ׫ hk9Q Ê .h ‘rOXù %®G¡ Ý+ •g %œ}f¨ E§¼3Z €tøÎÛ ˆž ¬ %)YGà Öþ^ÓŒ ìêlé òÄûI ?·ÕhÚ QQšhc ?!%È síŇ ˜ÓÝ ¨)é$ %!‚C · ©Ê %™ÝÍ> ·( ­ %sñ®± ÕeÙê ΡÔy4 ã?ݼ¬ ø–âÀ Sagi Bein! Come out from there! Bein There's nothing to talk about! I won't stop until the Empire changes its ways! Sagi, I had you all wrong! I thought you...at least...would understand! Guillo Powerful words—at least from someone who hides behind women and children. Lyuvann Sagi, what are you standing there for! Capture him! Do it! I can't I can't. If I do anything reckless now, the villagers will get hurt! What are you talking about! They're all in league with him! We should be arresting the whole lot! Hmph, I can do this myself. Soldiers, break through! Almarde Wait, please!

Let me talk to Bein! Just give me a little time! Shut up, woman! Milly Hey, what's your problem! What kind of scum raises his hand to a lady! Middle-Aged Woman Bein, go! Don't get caught! You're not getting through us! Middle-Aged Man Get 'em! Urrrg! Arrest them all! ...Agh! Sagi, he's getting away! I know. Guillo, Milly, after him! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä þR•M Œ1 4à 5ÅóŒ :Milly It looks like he went to the Lava Caves. Sagi Come on! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ­’Tä Óiq \zžv N§R T´£¼¨ ;[- Ÿ|(r Ûï:Ö³ ࡬™µ F¡Ó> e_Ž j‘SQ qpÓº¿ ÛÂUÚü ¯Empire Soldier Halt! Only mining personnel are allowed past this point. Milly Hey!

We're here on the quaestor's business! Let us through! No one said anything about it to us. Go on, get lost. Sagi Um...did anyone go through here just now? Yeah, Bein went in.

He's the mine foreman. What's that got to do with you? Guillo They won't listen to talk. Should I eat my way through? Um...no. Let's think of another way. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä µ´t <Óq Èæe“ $*O‡c )»¢5  ^ “Át<~ $ ®= wdÊ }õ Š hύ|Ð $Œ4ƒ— Ã-Þ9ô Ô?s- ãa… ÔîvA›  ‘j¿ ÔHEXÞ CVerus It's me. What's wrong? Sagi We followed the criminal to the Lava Caves' entrance, but the soldiers on guard won't let us pass. I see. The ones by the entrance?

I'll take care of it. Stay put.

Is there anything else? An argument broke out with the villagers in the miners' quarters, sir. Some were injured. Understood. I'll send medical supplies.

Hurry and apprehend the criminal. Yes, sir. Empire Soldier Lava Caves guard unit speaking. Huh? Uh...sir! Yes, sir! Of course, right away! Master Sagi. Please, excuse my behavior. Go right on through, sir. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $ÒhÂC JZ– oÊ /ë“E¼ 4&zÆ$ /JÉ¢ô «+(  /l;ÿ h•Á -•,Ö GÚ–µË /Ýòϸ Uʍ,þ n‡Þîf t,´Wë  °&c –þ_• âܸ~ §"hú‡ ö)“ÅW ü¿Õ7¡ oμ# .jÝ ö0Rj5 r±²S +ê1 ïe2ó& ö\÷ÁÈ  É$Aì %²à ™=À öFjš 7P” ' á]}¥ }…› › Õõ•g  Sagi Bein! There's no place else to run! Bein Just shut up! You saw it yourself!

Every, single, day—DAY after DAY after DAY, we dig up the flame ice— and what do we have left?! The Empire's pocketful of change and our battered bodies! So many of my friends have died! I can't take it anymore!! Bein... STAY BAAAAAAAAACK! Milly Wh-What's happening? Guillo This mist! Quaestor! It's Bein—the criminal just turned into one of those monsters! Verus I don't understand. There's an umbra there? Yes, sir, the criminal transformed into one. What's going on! I'll explain later.

Sagi, the umbras are dangerous. There's only one thing you can do. You've got to kill it. Kill...it? Yes. Can you do it? But...but that's Bein! If you don't kill it, you'll die. And not just you... Everyone. ...All right, sir. I'll try. Guillo! Milly! ! Together! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä + ýÓSž r»¯â +I¯ò +ÇÑ; Sž?s0 XÿšÐ) cGu` ë‚=Öx  e¦ø Ðgèû 2óÖíÀ 9¿Åk Sãý0= Xê¾° 2 +Ÿ• f3#2| 2nIÊ ¢‰/$× SPRÞ Í{¶R S3ƒÃÑ ëGuillo I'm going to finish it. Sagi! Don't! ...... Sagi (What's this feeling? Something's telling me not to kill it.)

(Because it's Bein? No, it's not just that... Hmm, what is it, then?) Sagi! What are you doing? Milly What...What just happened? Valara Step away from my prize. Valara! Move aside. Obviously you need me to do this for you. Aha ha ha! Look at the power I have! Unnh... S-Stop! Valara! Hrrrp, ung, aaaaaaaagh! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¯.ð@ †cÄ L#ƒ 7WÛÛÈ =y®-Š ’Ç»ÛÍ ™¬ _ 0„[â ÅÚõ¥ àW(P åEF ‡Gì ú÷ ™Z 7ýs»Ý 6mO›ñ ƒ®5Æ  ‡¯-? ÒP; °%2ïÏ ?Seph Cujam has decided to go along with Wiseman. Pieda They'll all be turned to magnus if we don't intervene. Just like in Rasalas... Thoran Of course. Wiseman wants it that way. Marno! What's wrong? Sagi Huh? Oh, uh... You seem distracted lately. Are you not feeling well? He's tired. All we do nowadays is move from one village to the next... Ven I wish we could take a long break. I know you're all tired, but we're out of time.

We're going to Cujam. Petitioning Wiseman directly is the only road left to us.

End of discussion. Everyone, rest well. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‹ï 2aÍG %Õi *[d /p!¥ Üïi6Q =•Õ+Ä BÆ5 Q *æôe Ö17ýt Yóº„I ^¼»[O ·–U¿Ý ·‹‰Z¾ *z]¥E ðlä-P *˜¸Ò e„ Yý÷„ì &ÿRY† =褛´ <>é $ *Ž‘ï ~^o"? * Á ²Girl Going to see Wiseman? But why! Seph You know why. We can't allow this promagna nonsense to continue.

The power of men's hearts has grown too strong. Wiseman's in particular is beyond reckoning.

Quis, he's turning people into magnus!

You heard, didn't you? He got Rasalas. Quis I know! But why do YOU have to go?

If Wiseman's as dangerous as you say, I'm certain the people of Cujam will do something about it! Everyone there has sided with him.

They're all absorbed in the power of their own hearts! That's the whole problem! Sagi It looks like they're having an argument. We should leave before they notice us. Let's go Let's stay and listen Marno... I'm sorry you had to see that. It's all right. Tell him, Marno! Tell him not to do something so dangerous! Not another word, Quis. We're going to Cujam. Marno, be ready to leave. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %ocW ¦— P HÆ’ Íž‰rP Òlü“¶ ñsÕ¯Q ñ) jb Í8¡ 6ô‰.µ Í…åØú ]ôöt ÍÜœ\4 ¡¢‹# »@u ú]_œ‚ ÍŒ`ôƒ ˆ”MD ÍZ`…' ”â . ûŽ¸ ¶â€ÿz Í(/`o Óó‘»& ZŸˆü éymèu <(§±y ¬ƒuk ÚÌá% Í’ï^X ÀqÎþñ Üèu†ä âš÷ý 0ÏNBœ 7wÍ¡ Í%9zú D¶m­ÿ 0ÃbÎÍ fThoran Well! If it isn't Marno the beastslayer!

What's with you? You always seem on edge lately. Is something bothering you?

Spit it out! Whatever it is, I can talk you through it. Sagi It's nothing like that. Let's get some advice Yeah, who needs him? OK. Let's ask him where we are. Wait... This would be a good chance to ask him where we are. Excuse me, could you tell me where we are? What do you call this island we're on? There you go again. You really are acting strange.

First of all...

Stop talking like you don't even know me, dammit! What? Oh...right. I'm very sorry. You're still doing it! Sorry...Thoran. That's better. You know I'm there for you, brother, so don't act so distant.

Oops, I just remembered—I promised to play with the kids when I got home. Sorry, Marno. We'll talk some more later. OK, but where ARE we? Milly What's with that guy? He says he's there for us, and then he takes off. Guillo ...... Guillo, is something wrong? No, it's nothing. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä G˜î LU €ä̓ "élâ "¸É â tý…}d y܆㠤‚Ù Y'`| *c±Ý ­SJ tÿaäÍ ÿ(q¡ ˜©  ” ë† 2uÃô “ÿÛ £ ß ÃPieda Marno, there you are. I was looking for you. I never thanked you for saving us in the sandhollow. Sagi It was nothing. Well, thank you anyway. I never thought the day would come when you'd save me. You sure have grown. ...... Seph's serious about taking matters to Wiseman.

It's possible...that we're going to have to fight him and his votaries. We'll be counting on you if that happens. That's all I wanted to say.

Well, I'd better get started on dinner.

This'll be my best yet, just wait and see! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .Œá3 Ñ]^~ ,Œ|û ~ô ž´I½ ³‚i „årE\ §²áõ% §@(þ óŽ°ÿ ø_§èÒ ó¯×ƒ G³Ù † Ø×@ Î9 ó¿ÚßH ŒVßÛ Fíð„ ç)^S 6¾p óù—b` VnÈÕ »I  gVen Oh, Marno. What's to become of us?

Seph says people will vanish from the world if we don't stop Wiseman... But do you really think so? That's what I'd like to know Yep, every last one! Sagi Hmm, I don't really know.

Who is this Wiseman person, anyway? Of course. There won't be a single person left. What?! Look, I'm sorry... I really don't know.

Who is this Wiseman person, anyway? He's the lord that rules over the world. His heart's reeeally powerful.

You know that, Marno. Um...yeah. Maybe we're all going to end up like the people of Rasalas... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä làß §9Ø ]P ’·¦?2 ™°Þt Š@~ ó&• <pf AÁ[nÚ ’¢®&ç ¤Š…â >Áµ äMilly Hey, why don't we head out and explore? It's so dark and wet here... I think I've had enough.

Rain, rain, rain. What a pain. Guillo We've been wondering where we are. Out there, at least, we might find some answers. There's no writing this off as a dream now. It feels way too real. Sagi Couldn't this just be another island? Maybe we got blasted across the sky and wound up here. I wonder. I have the strangest feeling I know this place. Well, let's start walking. We're sure to find something out. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,Ï{y ?ÂW$ Ñû÷‰ Ñ£cc ÷òÚÑ ­Ôuî… ´ÚIãê O²ó åÿ?Kf Q¥_P  Çð6™ œË@ 6Milly ......!! Sagi This...This is impossible! Where did the sky go? There's nothing but land as far as the eye can see!

How can an island be this big? Guillo Look! The clouds are all the way up there! You mean...we're UNDER the sky?! Oof! Ahh, it's happening...again... Uhh, ugh, nnng, aaaaaaagh! Í ä  a.• µ=‹µ ™æeD MÇËm T™¸É‹ hµ¢ë rjaK MéC7Ê ž§âf ÝÅÑ# âô •) øñ44 øÖã¨õ Ý d3+ 0¦0‰Ê Ýó;³f a£4 –šk ÖCõg Ï?häõ Õ «·* Ý_-mË 5 “² Ï5wœá G“lú –Wÿhà ¬Dark Serviceman Lady Valara, we've finished containing the afterling. Valara Good. We're done here. What about the spiriter boy, milady? Leave him. The afterling is our top priority. Let's go. Sagi Uhh...unngh... Sagi, you OK? Get up already! I...I think so. M-My head is throbbing... OK, I'm trying! Argh, my head is throbbing... Guillo Sorry, Sagi, but there's no time to relax. Milly Valara's attack must have shaken up the caves' lower strata. We have to get out of here! NOW what? The Lord of the Lava Caves! Wowww! It's just like they described him in the School of Magic! Wench! Rein that giddy tongue of yours in before you bite it! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä p< á Ž³œ“ ðEåT %¨7´¦ +ÕEà %5ðS+ †Í‚}Ù ”Høôþ ™Guillo We've fought it off... Milly I'm sure it was just startled by the tremors down below and came up to investigate. Aaack! Sagi We'd better hurry. It's getting dangerous here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ;‘ <9× Guillo Wait...both of you. I can feel it... It's coming back! ÍÍÍÍ ä "t5s ïß⦠A,b &þn™z -i‚ ] }6þ ½ ƒAÇ0q &û‹‰; ‘˜bÁ }/ ë ¼oLŠ &^ÔÚ à­òi }»ŸÄ ñjbNó }ÿ±ö2 gì.Whew, fought it off again. Guillo Obstinate fish.

Wench, you say you learned about this in school? Milly Yes...? Did they teach you how to defeat it? ...I slept through that part. You what?! I slept through it, OK?! "Slaying extinct creatures of legend" didn't exactly strike me as practical knowledge! How was I supposed to know I'd wind up fighting one?

I'm still trying to get past the fact it's not extinct! Now's really not the time to argue. Let's just find a way out! ä âiíï ˆ”| …¥ò¬ <Ââ ?¡g iÛQúƒ p yŒá ˉZM ¥±Êžp i†ˆÖÊ ­06òú Ç]“ µ§žV i^‰ŒÊ Ã,8ƒõ ökœ: ëêMëà Leï !'±w jüz UU‡ó |¼’ ŒSagi Uwaaah, whoa! Milly It's getting worse! We'll wind up buried alive if we don't hurry! Guillo Sagi! Cross, blast it! The bridge is sinking! Oh? Oh. Ohh... ...He's enjoying this, isn't he? Boy, do I REALLY feel like kicking myself now. See if I ever sleep through a lecture again! Look at his face! I think he's LAUGHING at me! Well, the only way out is straight ahead! Let's ground this fish for good! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÛŒ, ÑË¡ UJí 'rN‚ .ÑxMð Jv«@ P >¨L Jbð[ ‰+6Ç J$Ãð ¥ 9D 'Õ c ²„Wá² ic| Sagi Whew! We finally beat him. Guillo Talk about stubborn. Milly Well, the good news is, we have a way across now! See? You like that?! Uagh! Don't get carried away, wench. The caves aren't any less dangerous for lack of their lord. Right. Let's hurry. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä jj ; H, Š½E? ?(Ô”z Dì͆ ¸µ¥… €Verus It's me. Did you succeed in destroying the umbra? Sagi No, sir. Baelheit's men secured it and took it away. I see... Well, I'm relieved to hear you're all right.

Come back to my estate for the time being.

We can talk more once you've returned.

Well done out there. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä > <ÕŒ vQÃÖ vÉŒŸ Ãò×£ LIj¨B ·Ý±{Ë ¼’ø ÉS0c ÔLi¡ ·6 D +¾ÐS EÉ× ~öÔ ·×qK ¼¥óü• ÉíDî/ ?lS~t w¼ l wɘ ·³´ôW z䂦V û¿Ÿ “ž@ƒ ·J¤ +€{Äu ×>bê Aˆ7ÆÜ ë¯> ¾Qô}´ 0“Û:… 7Ö;ùK j/s© Z„¨’ eŽgƒ x¸ÓV 0ôõo É%šÊ 0ê©LY )$1F´ Ý®& }è„ ‰Ey ¸pü¥ ¡tB c# g ·.­ ù NÙ½Û †-©Õ †bB · Ã8Iœ~ ·Çü‰e ø¤ý4 ·)~ ³ ÖaÎ 0èG†W 2§lsÍ ·{ZÇa NT˜»× 0ŒHŒ~ ¡cw2X ·J­ ®Verus Good work in Azha. The people of Mintaka can rest well tonight. I was neglectful. I'll be sure to petition the Senate to reconsider labor conditions for the miners. Sagi ...... Geldoblame What's wrong, Sagi? You handled your mission magnificently. You should be happy. A human being—Bein, he turned into one of those umbras! What does that mean? ...I don't know. He might have been sick, or perhaps he was a monster all along.

Either way, we're doing what we can to learn about the umbras. You must focus on your own tasks. Quaestor, perhaps you should tell him. I know. Tell me what, sir? It's about clearing your name in the emperor's murder case.

I sent Geldoblame to appeal to the Senate, but Baelheit overrode the motion. He can do that? I used my own authority to rescind the Imperial Army's warrant, but the Dark Service is under Baelheit's jurisdiction. He said my personal judgment was not enough for the Dark Service to exonerate someone on their wanted list. Guillo That's not what you told us. Patience. There's more. Baelheit has requested you see him in person. Then you will be exonerated. Forget it.

You're asking him to climb the scaffold and shake the hangman's hand. Clearly our faith was squandered on your empty promises. Let's go home, Sagi. I am truly sorry. But you needn't be that concerned. The Senate knows that Sagi is under my wing—and I still command at least some respect. I doubt even Baelheit would attempt anything rash. What do you think? I guess we have no choice... Let's go see Baelheit It could be a trap Maybe...but I still want to go, trap or not. All right. We'll go speak with Baelheit directly. Sagi, are you mad?! I'm mad, all right. Don't you have anything to say to the guy who framed me? But... I've made up my mind. Stop harping on it.

You can bail me out if we get into trouble. Come on! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä L«dó •1$ »UÙ š À <¿¼… ‚ݽpm ‡˜Ø¿2 ²è¶S¢ ²÷˪v ‚J¦} î_€€H °TeÄ 3Âl² ‚4ÿ¦Þ ‚s ¶I g­ò ºp˜M Ó!¬ ± Ú$Ùi ¼#}Í Éáý€ ‚‚Ûéu Milly Hey, Sagi. I'm going to go drop in on a friend. I'll be back by the time you're done, so could we meet up here? Sagi Huh? Oh, sure. But what's the rush? Let's go with her Let's meet up later If it's a friend of yours, we could always go together later? No, we always end up chatting each other's ears off—I'd rather go alone. Well, all right. I guess we'll see you later on? Yeah. Sorry, Sagi. Guillo You don't even have to come back! I heard that! Let's go, Guillo, . ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Xæ0% w¹êB °0 HØ´ŸÛ W^X¢ ô‰_y •ª˃ gÖÉ ½Buµ óÿX\× ú(Ý. åž#| S«åÊ ó´LZ dã'! 'Tlú –m`j˜ tNª ñ¸Ëß Í,* pSagi We're here at the quaestor's request. Please let us through. Empire Soldier You must be Sagi? The doors are open. Go on in. Shanath So good of you to join us, Sagi. You...! At the emperor's residence! You're the— Guillo The emperor's killer. Whatever do you mean? I'd prefer you keep such wild claims to yourself. Wild indeed! We saw your face plain as day. That doesn't make your words any less reckless. On the books, you are the one who murdered the emperor.

Which is why you went crying to Verus and then came here to make us take it all back. Am I wrong? Lord Baelheit is waiting. Follow me. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¥ê˜Œ ([Z2 ‡¯÷Á ,hÞw 53UÔj ,é A!F„ û å ZCdR‹ ,¡§`Ž gUúŠ ,’¾Íq ´r‡ )‰Ø©f .€wè ,w[N¸ >8C÷ )–î“ ogÇ÷ ,ß¾o¹ „C=›8 )ÿQ… x$`› ,MŽE ËWñÄ )#åÞ— ã×»¨ ,µ„ÜÇ ôã²Í P °¦ P˜Ø÷í ,—’àf xShanath I've brought the boy, milord. Baelheit Good. Shanath, leave us. ...... Forgive me. The emperor's passing has left me with a heavier workload. It's Sagi, isn't it? I'm aware of your situation. You want the assassination charge stricken from your record. Sagi Yes, sir. Very well. I'll have the charge rescinded. That was easy. Is that a problem? No, sir. But why call us here for that? I needed to know. Know what? You share your heart with another, if I'm not mistaken. I just wanted to make sure. ...... Yes, it's me ...No matter, our business is done. You may go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä µ ”S ë+›5 Ü•¿Þ ó o AShanath Is the verdict in? Well, I wouldn't rest too easy. I have no intention of following you, but accidents do happen—

And I happen to think the next one might involve you. Hah hah hah... ÍÍÍÍ ä HBü7 Ìp—¥ “#)( 'ÄM¨ë ,åx PŸQj M¤÷ '“›{Æ i•ŒR ÿ¶WX wOÁ‡ç '{b'Ô ¿w‰ÓÈ óîµ ÷@ø±¶ 'Åëá4 5U~ÑÉ ’ Ayì ™•º“å Môã- ôx¬& 'Œ±òL  3M 6f8 pMilly Welcome back. How'd it go? Sagi It went. I'm off the hook. Really? Good for you! Yeah... You don't sound that thrilled. What? Did he say something to you? No, it's nothing. Did you see your friend, Milly? Huh? Oh...yeah. She's the picture of health, that girl. Good, glad to hear it. I'll have to meet your friends sometime, see what they're like. Guillo Birds of a feather, no doubt. Every unruly wench in the city must flock to this one. Hm? Oh...right. Come on, let's go back to the quaestor's. We should let him know the charges have been cleared. ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6”ô° ŠlÑÁ NÃF S;í,h YªHÓ SÒz é y¢[ëÞ SB3N Ÿ}œz Ÿ›Çê åO@ˆÄ S1ÖAÊ ðˆF95 íóÀË ðé Sß X”“fY Sû˜‹ê ¥˜bý ®‚+5 jÞÍ šÿ… å[›{ SÄEk„ äél³ óÁ9× Zÿ+ŽÃ y‰«äO €UGwJ NùÚ× ÉÐ%ò SCŠ¿ #^¼´¼ Êt0} ©º™á ±M ¹s= Ss_:³ þÍPn% ì<4 +? © SµæS ZÒ”²ê ±Ä9 l}Œ\7 yaY›q „ǬÅL SÉŠœä ňÍØ SA¢ qÆÜX× yçÏ{ Ã=Œ Sã§?; 'Sagi I went to see Baelheit. He said he'll rescind the assassination charge. Verus Really? That's wonderful. Did he mention— Ah, never mind. Moving right along—I'm going to start you on your next mission. Sir? I want you to fly to Diadem. Milly You mean Diadem, Land of the Clouds? Kingdom of Knights? The very same. Diadem's military strength is among the sky's greatest. Securing their cooperation would go a long way toward keeping Baelheit in check.

I'll let Diadem know I'm sending you. Meet with King Ladekahn and see that negotiations go smoothly. Understood, sir. Quaestor, the skyliner to Diadem doesn't sail for a while. Will we be on standby until then? No—I've arranged for a private vessel.

I'll need you traveling between continents more frequently now. A private vessel?! Neat! Guillo Look at the half-wit grin. No one said it was YOUR private vessel. Quiet, you. If it's Sagi's private vessel, then it's my private vessel, too, right? The ship is waiting in port. You should be able to reach Diadem more quickly than by liner.

I'm counting on you, Sagi. Yes, sir. Quaestor...what are your orders if an umbra appears in Diadem? Eliminate it. Before Baelheit gets it. Even if it's a person who's transformed? ...Correct. ...... Geldoblame Are you sure we can trust the boy with these matters, sir? He's a spiriter. And a spirit's blessing offers protection—that of a different world.

What better candidate could we hope to find for such a dangerous task? He will come through for us. As a fellow spiriter, I know it—I can feel it. I have no objections, quaestor, if you say as much. Let us wish Sagi and his companions well. Mmm. I believe I'll consult with my own spirit now. Would you mind? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ! bQ6 séH YåÔÑ ”IØ ^@ ËÅ– ÜEV£{ ”î[är öøƒÝ Ùn• -'”Y ” ¼\. b)Ù[ AÇ Ö  ”©H]j ¬;øÑd šô}ñ *J/þ E¬°–Ò x®ˆ¥ –ÀÙóè ¹Hí ¹èb­ úæ3P£ ÔäÓs 0=<Çg E’óŒO E9huÕ wûäÓ< ’¢Ìà¿ žO‡ ΃¯L èShanath We've finished processing the afterling from the Lava Caves.

Its host left no ill effects. We can use it right away, milord. Baelheit Well done.

Allocate it to Nasca's machina arma. Right away, milord. Only four remaining now. Of those on our list... Bein is gone, so Celsica is the only one left. In Diadem, wasn't she? Yes, milord. I've already sent a unit. Get started on promachination while you're there.

I can't imagine those cloudfools will actually do as we ask. As you wish, milord.

The world is careening towards its end. We must do something...

Isn't that right, Daimon? That's right Let the world take its course

Daimon...

Am I going about things the wrong way? Yes, you are No, you're not

I'm not...

Daimon, give me the strength to see this through.

Because if I don't... the world... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Th^‡ ÑåН i8^´ \×$ÈÖ b dÕP C Á ©Sagi Oh! Hang on a minute.

Before we go to Diadem, I need to run an errand. Milly What do you need? Maybe I have something I could share with you. Oh, no—I just want to check if Mom sent any letters.

I'll be right back. Stay put! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä §ä Ah... Master Sagi, wasn't it?

A letter and package have arrived for you from Hassaleh. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "”p& °ÇâT |ò &åõŽÂ A letter... It's from Mom!

Dear Sagi, Have you been taking care of yourself?

Tik and Wacho are up to their usual antics here at home. Every day's an adventure!

How are things with you? Are you getting to do the things you want to do?

You know, Sagi, I wish you were a little kinder to yourself.

Go out there and find something special for your own sake, not just for me or the kids at the orphanage.

Nothing would bring me more joy than to hear you've discovered what you really, truly want to do.

It's not much, but I've enclosed some magnus and spending money. Treat yourself to a good meal—it's on me.

Take care of yourself, mister. Love, Mom. Obtained 500G! Magnus Pack Coupon Hrmm... Allowance? She's always treating me like a kid. Don't worry, Mom. I'm doing what I want to do. Right, ? You are? I guess you are You bet! Helping Mom and the others is exactly what I want to do.

Mom says that doesn't count, but she's wrong. It's good enough for me.

Anyway, I'll have to write her back.

Come on, let's go. Milly and Guillo are waiting for us! Í ä sÔ MemÈ bÔm B Påb GMilly What took you? Did you get any letters from your mom? Sagi Yeah, there was one. Sorry to keep you waiting.

We can go now. ÍÍÍ ä C„!· ~ØB ÌÉ- ø9–³ 1T•‹å tQð yÂ¥åù ó§'˜ ¬yÏ1 t(vÿ^ ÷ˆšY šæÛt üå¼ >¹ÆÛ Á¸ë] ãò­= jèiÖ ÌØU> ܉¨% ÅV{ =RÖŠ{ ÌŠ–I g^IwJ 4¦´" ÏMilly Vessel, vessel, where's my vessel... Hey, you don't think he meant those itty-bitty ones, do you? Sagi He probably did. See, there's three of them. Get out! That can't be...

Quaestor Verus...are you joking?! Ahh! Aaah! Man Master Sagi? I've brought you a ship per Quaestor Verus's orders. Meet the Sfida! Listen, you! Where did you learn to pilot that thing! You almost whooshed us into oblivion! Sfida Attendant Your pardon, miss, but the Sfida is a powerful ship. 'Twouldn't be right to hold her back. Are you here to help us or kill us? I'm told you'll be heading to Diadem. All aboard, then! The Sfida will have you there in a blink! ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä t?&¨ í9¡„ Woman You must be the emissaries from Alfard. Greetings—Diadem welcomes you.

My name is Celsica. It will be my honor to accompany you to the castle.

I'll take you to see the king right away.

Please, follow me. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ”e7k ö¸àá 1™ ‡¹ŸDR Œ3-W~ u¢ ϯZ¢o –éZ #N±^N .Þñw YÓ8sT ÚŠ3 ¥}[zû 9R ²Celsica King Ladekahn is in sword practice right now.

I hope you don't mind walking a little ways to the training yard. Sagi Sword practice? You mean the king actually fights in battle? Of course. Diadem's monarch also serves as knight-captain of our order. Milly But they say King Ladekahn is still just a boy! Yes, that's right. His guardian Rambari goes through so much grief... Grief? Oh! I'm sorry, pay me no mind. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä «lˈ }fÀ •kÞ Oøiƒ Wa|ce O°Ås: ¶-ö„ñ Oùá ™Guillo These men, they're devoted. And look how well they move together. Celsica Oh, you can tell? The Knights of Diadem today are probably the strongest in our history. We've certainly moved up a rung since the late king appointed Rambari instructor.

Rambari's roots are as a fisherman, but we all respect him as a knight.

I suppose that means the late king chose wisely. Please, this way. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä P(õ ¨ l@-P ¿' ¸ €ì»˜ý …)•9 ¢ ¯¿Ùu´ c²Tt øÊ ½í a3åv[ 1 Ë_ƒh'  ûÿà´ x™!³  ;G Alˆ˜ âZû æ]'­  &ŒG¤ ÜÁòM ââ} væ"  š¥3 £«ò¬‰ âôf ÀY¢\ó  Óò!š §ÈÓ÷!  ¯8®j =gk”S ý9ôÛ L:`>d c²÷Ph kItE †”¥0 Ô°^ cFØCÐ é«J›‘ cƒj ü èã*ï cðZ“È 3nZ{8 €øñÁç Ì]}‘6 c ÅÈ‘ ¦¨ª+ˆ €S/)² Úù¯ùœ c.\9 ô0UQ2 €çÁ„Ó €õŸá¤ c…%ü ¹aôª É ‘{ë Ï–Í¹ cOîÉj â‚• cøü¶¨ ÊÖLÜ• Úü{) úôKì 6¤cJ‰ 6nXzE €QÍÓ nv’õB €€×3 ‡ŸÝ[Ñ €1ஏ ÍHÕ»S cÕvR> Óÿ!Œ €6­bÔ Æ½XÝ' ciªÖð ù 6sF cÂ`q³ @§5· €ÝoÆÏ öCelsica I'd wager the Knights of Diadem could stand against anything. Even one of those monsters you hear about of late. Sagi So... you know about the monsters. Yes. Fortunately there hasn't been a sighting in our kingdom yet. But I have heard of your own Sir Baelheit's exploits. That he's already slain a few of the beasts. But I have heard of your own Sir Baelheit's exploits. That he's already slain a few of the beasts. Here we are at the training yard. Please go right on in. Boy Uncle Ram, we can finish the lesson later! Any minute now they'll be bringing in the day's catch down in Nashira! I can't miss THAT!

Gib! Come by when you're done. You'd better be there! Man Sire, come back! We've barely even started! Don't worry, I won't be long! A king's gotta know his kingdom! Gib, I'll be waiting! Sire! King Ladekahn! Come back here! I'm going, too, Pop. Gibari, blast it! What kind of rubbish are you putting into the king's head! Now he's off to stare at fish guts!

You know the legends! Disaster will befall our land the year the king sees Nashira's catch! Gibari You and your myths. Tell it to the cloudgulls, old man.

Besides, I didn't put anything in Kahn's head. He's always been like that. Later! Sir Rambari... Rambari So help me...the next rod that boy sees won't be the kind you fish with. Where did I go wrong... Sir Rambari! Ah, Celsica. What's the matter? Hmm? Who do we have here? I see... While I admit I've heard of this Baelheit fellow,

his idea of promachinating every continent is certainly an outlandish one. I know, sir—and he's using powerful mechanical weapons called "machina arma" to make it happen.

The quaestor believes it will be difficult to stop him without the assistance of each nation's leader. The quaestor...? You mean Sir Verus? Hmm... Will you help us? Certainly it would be unlike Diadem to deny anyone help.

But matters of foreign policy require King Ladekahn's judgment. So you'll help us if King Ladekahn agrees to it? Gladly. Milly Those two that ran off earlier were the king and your son? Yes, my idiot son Gibari. Thanks to him, King Ladekahn's picked up all sorts of unkingly habits.

I'm embarrassed to say those two are always on the loose like that. If only the king were more regardful of his position... Guillo Sagi, shall we go after him? Good idea Give the kid some space Yeah, good idea. But we have to talk to the king or else Diadem won't help us! Sir Rambari, with your leave we'd like to go after King Ladekahn. Of course. You'd be doing me a favor. Please, bring the king and that blasted Gibari back.

I'll come meet you once I've finished practice with the knights. Thank you, sir. If you'll excuse us, then. Sagi! I nearly forgot. If you're going to Nashira, be careful. They think outsiders...ahh, forgive me.

It's just...they don't take kindly to folk from other lands. There's a saying the coming of visitors heralds a poor catch. I'll be mindful of that. Í ä ÃEt 5ÝP üɽ 6þ±R =`X| rí9?C wMilly Wwwwwow! You can walk on the clouds here! Guillo They're so...fluffy. What an unsettling place. Sagi A highway of clouds...

Places like this make you realize how big the world really is. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ñ:³e ÁO¬ ÓQto 4çÛV :ëv1„ ‹^)Gà ’óRl 4«F¦Œ ËŒ³ ö Ï® V W x± þÉî= )Sagi So this is the Lesser Celestial River... Milly Look at those currents! I don't suppose a person could just swim across... Guillo Why don't you jump in? Let's see if wenches float. You first, dingbat. If we're lucky, your mouth will rust shut. All right, enough. There's no point in staying if we can't cross.

Our first order of business is to meet with King Ladekahn. Let's go back to Elnath. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,ÀÃ) _²ï KB‚ 4÷©( :)s| ‹FÆøD ’+Ì· 4^Š”À Ë–+ 2îg Oe’ 4?)Îì )Q@ 4Xï) ?¢ò‰¾ }B•‡ †Ùëc$ êg  e¶æ† }@‹Ûè ÙgMQ c£0 ç÷óu }Î)¤Ø J®V -ùö iÃÞüî }#¸… >çb´c }/gÒ5 ›(þó7 è'ö À 9Sœ ŸLŒ9 ú§œtÙ gýkN jb*æ }I¼ä9 JŽ»4 …€"þ „Ç8e ù=Ù÷ œ‘'Du }A3h ÆSagi So this is the Lesser Celestial River... Milly Look at those currents! I don't suppose a person could just swim across... Guillo Why don't you jump in? Let's see if wenches float. You first, dingbat. If we're lucky, your mouth will rust shut. All right, enough. There they are! Look, Sagi, isn't that King Ladekahn and the other boy? Ladekahn Aw, look, Gib. We'll never get across with these currents.

Why couldn't we save time and take the Cloud Passage like everyone else! Gibari Take it easy, Kahn. The Cloud Passage is unstable this time of year. You can't walk because the road's all broken up.

Trust me, the Lesser Celestial River is way faster. Really? Hey, which one of us used to be a fisherman? The rivers and roads here are like my backyard. OK, but how do we cross? That's where this thing comes in. It's for making clouds.

The fishermen of Nashira use it to move between the Lesser Celestial River and the Cloud Passage while they look for the best spot to fish. I get it. So wherever we can't cross, we just take a detour through the Cloud Passage. That's pretty smart...for you. "For you..." Ha! Let's give this thing a spin, huh? Here we go... Eh? What's wrong with it? Spin, dammit! Spin! SPIN!!! Gib...are you sure you know how to work that thing? O-Of course I do! There, see? It's all taken care of. ...... ÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ae «åu– EãÇð 6Ï!N¥ =ñ^V rx$†Z wà ¸ Ô• ßeB rúÎÓó ‹³Ê 6¡Øòk 03ªï rvãí½ \ ÎÚ  rðϼe ŽÅAû ÂYæ[ ÇI±·Ó —C— ú¼Ÿ Â@ .^eºk ÂÛõk[ iy9‰º ÂdÖ¥Ñ ·Milly Wwwwwow! You can walk on the clouds here! Guillo They're so...fluffy. What an unsettling place. Sagi A highway of clouds...

Places like this make you realize how big the world really is. Hey, look! Over there! Imperial soldiers! What are they doing here?! Rambari didn't say anything about it. I've got a really bad feeling about this... Let's hurry. We have to catch up to the king! Sagi OK! The rainbow blocking the way has scattered. There, we got rid of the rainbow. Piece of cake! OK! The rainbow barrier is gone. Now we can keep going. It's no use... The clouds are too thick—the light won't reach the rainbow. We did it! The rainbow has scattered! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä JßU Ücîv îÿ &ÍRIn -k{X ®ƒ¹Ú ¢ºõ¯p Ÿ©j‰ Ö³Ü &RZ2  ]ó° &Á¨þ9 1È 4“ñ YLadekahn Gib, can you see that? Gibari A rainbow?! Why's a rainbow gotta be out at a time like this?

We can't go back for the mirror now! Re-lax. I've got the royal mirror right here. It's a keepsake from my mother, so I always carry it with me. Way to go, Kahn! Here, let me borrow it for a sec. All right, let's go! If we dawdle, we'll miss the fishermen coming in! ÍÍ ä À­ä 0Éõ ˜¾iÔ 0lxÞ] 7¾‹ˆ ã\×± “{ýݏ 0`àþ ®£Ô<ê óŒl ê2 û 0Σç ÷ÛQa câ¢_ qÍ‚Y 0wÐ2 ,š‘÷. U<•V QÙÑ]x |¤oo ’’Dˆ 0)íhˆ êLadekahn What? You LOST the royal mirror? Gibari I...I'm sorry. I wouldn't say I "lost" it though—it's more like I just don't have it. Did you really look? Yeah, it's nowhere to be found. I can't believe it... ...... Kahn? Whatever! If it's gone, it's gone. But...it means so much to you! Don't make such a face, Gib. You'll scare the clouds away. Come on! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÀÎÍ  Ü o˜áþ ¬F© *Œ\À ]9¯cU f™A¿ô ]ZçÁ­ tµ„‘ ]ÅUOñ ³8¥Dz @æº Î8]/ ]:¢f3 ™ø? }°‰ .Gibari Eh?! Whoa! Another dead end. It's no good, Kahn! We can't go any further! Ladekahn I know! Outta the way, Gib! It's only a dead end if you're dead! See? Your turn, Gib! Kahn, sometimes you're a bigger lunatic than me. I dunno. I'd say we're about even. Maybe we are! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &Mú ä Å!dÒ 4Jªô /Þï£ 'âiJ7 Ú¨f Q-[bf ©"Î| ‰N—|Á Ó…y â…ÕcJ rËmñ BWù1 Ó™÷K ¸ì , ¨§ G þæ;ä #%zñ !«@c+ dÙOÐË k©‡%o üáð š*è3ª Ø|<Ž Ý)ÚÄ! Øí! >cDiH C𠄢­U Ø[ ž¼ ‘Æu­À î+¦òÞ îÄçB ØN#CQ #‡What's going on? Gibari What are those soldiers doing here? Something's not right. I don't see any villagers. They'll pay if they've laid so much as a finger on the people here. Empire Soldier You there! What are you doing wandering around! You were ordered to go inside your homes! What did you say? You don't give me orders!

I won't tolerate you marching around Diadem as you please! What is this kid talkin' about? Hey, we got a couple of strays! H-Hey! Let go, dammit! Milly Oh, no! They're taking King Ladekahn and Rambari's son away! Guillo We know, Milliarde. Stop your squawking. What are you saying, you dingbat! We have to help them! Sagi Wait, Milly. We're outnumbered. If we go running in there somebody will have to rescue US. Why fight a losing battle when we can just get caught instead? What? Once we're caught, we can find King Ladekahn and escape together. What do you think? Brilliant! Will that work? You mean it, ?

All right, let's give it a go, then. First we need to get ourselves caught... Sure. From the look of it, they'll probably just put us under house arrest or something. We'll fight if it comes to that, but it can't hurt to try this first. Let's go get ourselves caught. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä N•òç½ £ME¶ PÍÌ Y‡Ñe ^Ùk›ö Y}ؐ m-- YH"Gs ~¤Ýô½ Ùú"C â‚Îbû 5öq <›ßøÊ YõqÊÅ ƒáÉZ¥ Y zÛ ¢‚žèA YWa} Ú ôà/ ÙŒú‘ &ÓÈâ Y‰³ ¼ëÒæ Ùš› âKþ~> 5ïcTÎ ±9¹ 5­ÛÒ W•9Àì ŠÂÇ µò“ 5ï0p~ Ü!’G ŠÑ{L ¼Ù] Ù;'È }…ê  Š‡çˆ~ ÐÍ“ Š}ÕV° ™^Ÿ* 5]>Bç ÇŽ²Â# ÚÜW½l á~,sm 5ªç—˜ ß\ë“; 5û½ž? 5¾‚0å ÚytŸò Žy‚0¥ Ú/*Š” «”uÛú Ú@Âó Ç~Ä Ù,×J… 5o¿æ Ù[1 Ó ›–Œ, ٝI/¹ ºcîØ´ 54ëJ  ÔíÒ‡ 5|.Â1 'ã æ$ Ù#žÕÏ ó–Û@$ 5"ßD¡ JÒk 5 ÔZY ‹²& â ÚúØæj È)¯ÎR Úò:Qÿ *¯šëÕ Ù ‘Yƒ GʈK Ùeݵ ÿEmpire Soldier Move it! You three can join the fun in here. Hand over any magnus. Sagi Owww... Anyway... Looks like it worked. I didn't expect them to take all our magnus away...but still. Ladekahn Apparently we weren't the only ones dumb enough to get locked up, huh, Gib? Gibari Seems that way. Who are they, though? I don't know their faces. You're King Ladekahn... ...and Gibari of the Knights of Diadem, correct? My name is Sagi. I've come from Alfard on Quaestor Verus's business. I understand your situation. But I can't do anything about it as long as I'm in here.

Can I give you my answer once we've escaped? Of course. That was the idea. All right, so how are we going to sneak out of here? I know! Why don't we all rush the door at once? You know, on three? One, two, three, SLAM! Youth Man! What is it with these half-baked, muscle-bound morons, anyway? Moron?! Who's up there! Come out and show yourself! Hey! Keep it down, already. You bellow like that and the Empire grunts'll be here in droves. Palolo! Yo! Palolo II, at your service and stuff. Eh?! You?! Palolo Hey now, don't get all hot and bothered, Gibster. Who put the crab in your pants?

King Ladekahn has expressed his desire to leave this place.

If you call yourself a knight, try using your head on something besides the door. Why you little...! If you think you've got a better idea, then let's hear it! Not-not all of us know how to do your sneaky little disappearing act, smart-ass! One moment please... There. Door's open. And that's all she wrote for yours truly. Hope you don't mind taking things from here, King Ladekahn. No, you did great, Palolo.

Now that we're out, I know just how to handle the rest. Listen up, everyone... To get out of Nashira, we have to go through the storehouse. Right, Gib? Yeah, that's right. That's where we keep all the fish we catch.

This time of year it's supposed to be filled with glubberfish.

But instead, it's just full of those Empire jerks. What a letdown. Yeah. Our problem is those soldiers. Gib, do you remember how many there were? Hm? Oh, uh... Well, there must've been thirty, at least? Yeah, I'm sure of it. That was the number, for sure! Dude, your problem isn't just your memory. That storehouse can't even HOLD thirty people. Think, moron, think! Well, we have to remember. It'll be tough getting through the storehouse if our memories are spotty.

We could catch them off guard if we were sure of their numbers. Sagi, how about you? Do you remember how many soldiers were in the storehouse?

You can ask your friends if you want. Just let me know if you remember. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä üØé¹ j´V© «f˜µ ß[iã NJÏw .¥¡' i µ ›×`W ¢÷· aƁ ÂLadekahn All right, I think I've got the picture. Let's try this, then. Gib, Palolo, huddle! ...That's how we'll do it. Got it, you two? Gibari Yep! I've got it covered. All right, let's go! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä {Vé\ Ãþ â G9¶… SÂ7=® Zóºå Sõ¯ª„ uGÈÎo ž¨J*ø ¥\7Q1 STvõ ù$Ü‘I ž§õˆ ç§ô )c á- /Ladekahn OK, the storehouse is just ahead. Gib, Palolo, you know what to do. Gibari Yeah, piece of cake. Palolo! Try not to get in the way. Palolo That's my line. You just be ready to move when the king tells you to, dimwit! What did you say? What's it to you! Milly Ugh... I hope we can trust these kids to get us out of here. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `9Êò* ÆŒœ¨ “ù†: B¥¦ KÚ©l ªN›'ž ±ÐmC BÓFµÁ ÇÕâV 医~ ìÌ’Þ” BóŽO. úçËÞk å<óL“ *ÉO BMn 7óÈ åNÚ† d}¶ÖÍ ȳ r0 Bú²Å ”ŽùD ålîøK Üç~€ ¥]é òÃÂy ªWV6] 'd1s Bª‘l Z¶ÄV% å”|ƒ… ¡_îJ †Ü 6 òYÛÇú ªc¾• ¶œ<æ ¤vª| ÙuUžé åÞrOX õ"ð ‚&ç‡ )ðoEÌ åĦ½ DÓ"õ” .ýËô |£€ ×x?q ÙÖ ~= BÝÄR, ŠçÙ¾À B`ntw ÆRC åa‹Ez æF’Ý8 ªÃ„o @ê B¥”Éà „d[‰¤ åï è êþ§¯† ’Èïö J°2p EÉïià J°(«I å0óåû £…Ç ªÁãP ²µg~ åË ˆ Á‰pž, ª®ºDš ÛìÝ E‹(ý³ õQO[ B*µ> >üQLp BˆâÏ ˜¼Ñ EsÙ° 3vÌö? E`;ë¬ x½\X BÝ{)œ š½SÛ åÖd3 ÁŒ’a¬ Bèu& ïs'»! BRòÛ6 J›Nç B¿ûŸ ÎfQ÷F EMú–t 3&s?² EÄáØ xEmpire Soldier Hey, it's those kids! How did they get out? Ladekahn OK, great! It's just like we talked about.

I see three soldiers. Gib, Palolo! Palolo Aye aye, sire! Gib, there's one more! Gibari On it! Oh, no! This isn't like we talked about! Kahn? Gib, Palolo, get the two closer ones! O-OK! What's goin' on up there? Right on time. This is what we planned for! Gib, do your thing! I'm doin' it! These kids are fierce! Fall back, fall back! I think you mean "fall flat!" Eat my feet! That can't be right?! Too late now... Gib, can you take them? Here, catch! Aw, dammit! They got away! Little whelps! Ready for a whipping? Kahn sure called this one. What do you mean?! I MEAN...a barrel's about to fall on your head. What? Dang it, more dirty tricks. Gib, Palolo, watch out! Nice work, both of you! No thanks needed. This is what happens to any Empire scumbag that gets in MY way! Whatever, moron. You just did what the king told you to do. It's OK. Gib's right, too.

We couldn't have pulled it off without the both of you. See, smart-ass? Milly ...These kids are like peas in a pod, you know that? Sagi Yeah, and thanks to them we're home free. Come on, let's get out of the village. ...... ...... Way to go, klutz! Nice work, moron! It's our fault for not remembering clearly. Sorry, Your Majesty. What's done is done. But those soldiers are sure to be waiting in ambush outside. Catching them off guard didn't work, so we'll just have to force our way through.

This time we're going to need your help. Do you mind? No, it's all right. We'll take care of the soldiers outside. It's the least we can do. Darn, some of them got away... Sorry. I guess my help wasn't enough. No, it's my fault for underestimating the situation. You and Palolo did fine, Gib. Sagi, the other soldiers are probably waiting in ambush outside.

Catching them off guard won't work like before. This time we're going to need your help. Do you mind? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä †Xõ# Rþß {v¨A n¶ã $Sagi Those soldiers are back! We're gonna have to break through!

Guillo, Milly, ! It's our turn now! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ö#¹† =èOÕ q‰ùˆ \˜¢Ì* c†ù˜… ¸Ò9Í †«éÒÝ Ìòéá Ó’Ñ¥ ÌŒ †‘ Ošœß: ‡í…€ë ŽÁMÞ ‡a èo ìûÞIs Ì’M¡¹ .iéZ Ìù ^Sagi These are the Empire's armored cars! They really don't want us leaving, do they? Guillo Shall I...lay waste to them? No! You'll just wind up laying waste to Nashira in the process. Gibari Hey! I like the way you think! You sure you're from the Empire?

OK, let's use the secret passage in the pub. I doubt those goons have noticed it's even there. Palolo Um, hello? See the front of the pub? There's a whole slew of ugly mugs waiting outside. How are we gonna get IN the pub to use said secret passage? Oh, um... Well, I was gonna...you know... One-two-three-SLAM? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¨Ì âÑôt ÷;Æm ;õ©ÓÔ D•Xw: ™×= šûDcR §Qø ªQ½†¼ ß–'²Å æGibari Hey, what the hell do you think you're doing! Ladekahn You invade and plunder my kingdom...and you dare to do it right in front of me! Urryahhh! Bastard! Where'd he go! He's not getting away! Palolo I swear, he's got biceps for brains. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ú'­% ¼¾ pVÃñ Pê_lþ WûjÕu P¿Ì gY… Ä”m ™ .3V »çƳ„ ÂÂmôÖ P¨•‹G µí?p o±‚ƒš t_ïI PV±{€ ÀÉ—Ü£ PŽ ¶ Ö9Õy »uÀ¨‚ û´J¾ »¤ÑI .†‹àâ os~, HiZ@¾ »æ|9X bGirl Look what you've done, you ape! You just smashed a hole in our wall! Gibari Yo, Kahn! What'd I tell you? One-two-three-suhhhhLAM! Gibari! I'm talking to you! Palolo Give it up, Anna. This one's a little dull when it comes to the ladies. Oops! Almost forgot. Anna! We have to leave town. They didn't find the tunnel, did they? Anna Of course not! See if I let imperial soldiers set foot inside MY pub! That's my Anna! Come on, Kahn. Coast is clear! Try not to go gaga for the wrong guy, kiddo. You catch my drift? W-What do you mean? Gee, I wonder. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä hÁ½ Ô+ÀF ¼ÊÓ *9p¼× 1óiÖÌ Œ)] •îßíR Œ×L'Ò º‘PÝ DcÅ| Iuª•V Œï7Ձ |®æ, DøzüZ ÍMilly Looks like we've eluded them. Guillo Don't get careless. The havoc we wreaked ought to warrant at least a pursuer or two. Ladekahn Gib, I'm going back to Elnath. I need to mobilize the Knights of Diadem as swiftly as possible.

I won't let the Empire do as they please with my kingdom! Sagi We'll accompany you to Elnath, Your Majesty. Thank you. We can talk more about Quaestor Verus's proposal at the castle. All right. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 9M×  æ ˆÛ’¿ 'Ÿát Y«1 Z-"&Ï _B¶± wW\ }ˆ„àÅ  š áGiacomo Sagi. I hear you made quite the stink in Nashira. Nervy little sneak. Sagi You're...Giacomo! Milly Again? Didn't you learn anything from the stomping we gave you in Mintaka? Please—step aside. Silence! This time I will win! Prepare to die, Sagi! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä D•£ûœ øì|r èÏp &˜‘(¡ .ؼÆQ g¦@ w Gáa –G‘Jn ›>ʾD Ë 9¸Ú Ò-]ײ –ÞêÏJ ìpØ (Pi;F / îÊ/ ËK§-& }–èö¨ žÙÃz ¦ƒE›Š ž(o“ 掮xb FÿcT NÁ#D¾ Š=ÍÞ “ï}w ±pGhï ¸,¥2 ±Ð:  Ü?v/ ŠM`Ö/ F¥8W Š´M? nžþâr (ÁcᎠÐÚÈÉB (rœó ñ„ñ1& (·ÌŒ )Z–tÚ žQ d d|£œÜ žam q |qI„L ú«ù Ô4Co ž÷ÏA Z/²¹c žðÉbe ’Õ§7Á –+ŸÉÁ ðSm†­ žñ™TG PVº ž¨OšZ ªù,òþ ~n)­ ösj ž9“3¥ @+mš ³', ͝A¢ Ü? ÿýs] Ë“a =Ë¡Ë ËSáÜÅ Š$(ê§ Ë®Á^q ¢Milly Oops, we beat him again. Giacomo Curses! Why am I not strong enough to beat them?! Dark Serviceman Giacomo, hang in there! Sagi Come on, King Ladekahn, we should hurry. Guillo He's getting away. That's OK. I'm sure he learned his lesson this time. Palolo Those military types sure have it rough. My heart goes out to the guy. Sagi, something's coming. Rambari King Ladekahn! Don't budge an inch! I'll be right there! Faster, Celsica! If we let the king get away again... Oh, let's not even talk about that. Celsica Y-Yessir! I'll go faster! I'll try to go faster, sir! Ladekahn Yipes...it's Uncle Ram. Gibari The old man's ticked off now. Look, Kahn—he's doing that chin-stroking thing.

Pop's lethal when he starts doing that. Don't tell me these things, Gib. Sorry, but I'd better make my exit while I've got the chance. I'll see you at Elnath, Sagi! Someone's in a royal rush. Well, I think I'll be heading back to my hideout. Who knows, maybe we'll meet again. Farewell for now! We're too late... Argh! Why can't he sit still! Where does he think he's going at a time like this? Well, there's no need to get worked up.

Just go back to Elnath and you can see him! He said he'd go straight there. You don't understand. I'm worked up for a reason! It's just like you said, Sagi. Baelheit's men have started something at the Cloudvents! There, too?! Nashira's under Empire occupation as well—we just got back from the village. What? Nashira?! Imperial hounds! I'll teach them to belittle the Knights of Diadem! Sagi, I must hurry back to Elnath. Please join me as soon as you can. Sir Rambari, would you mind giving us a ride in that boat of yours? I'm sorry, young miss.

It's considered bad luck to allow anyone other than knights on the boats. You'll have to walk back. Ex...cuse me? Him and his old wives' tales. King Ladekahn and Gibari must put up with an awful lot. Oh, really? I think Ladekahn and Gibari are the bigger handful by far. Little rascals... A prancer wouldn't act that wild if you gave it an open feedbag. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .zê íHŸL ùM- V´ÁOj _ñHÂ+ T®k £;fË Ã­ LC8ª Vô‘ ÕYcä® cse< ˜ ™ e £;ö lÓ”¶í ßžd– ðˆðɱ VõT  =U,™Ó ‚0TaÁ ‡)¶ðä Vtb,M Ì»÷Ù eìúBó -…¸† V&¯·; ‰¬¾ž úŒÔ¾ô ú"†;Ù ‚ÔCàÓ 'Âÿ„ì eNqõ% 6#N¸à ‚×y˃ Y 7X e : ™F=Õõ ‚êâÚ ÌyØŸÎ ‚g_dg <œ3!± V”%D’ {Š1õ V´6‚Á Íʼe ‚šH™P FRambari You're the king of all Diadem! You have to start acting that way, sire! Ladekahn I know, Uncle Ram. I am thinking like a king...in my own way. A king is supposed to bind his people together, not sow anxiety by running around wild!

And what would you have your people do should your life be taken? Gibari, you're just as much to blame!

A knight's duty is to protect his king, not goad him into taking unnecessary risks! Don't go blaming Gib. It's not his fault. I wanted to go. I'm not done yet! You're in your twelfth year, sire. You know the saying— Gibari Yeah, so skip it. Didn't you say there were imperial soldiers in the Cloudvents?

If we don't hurry— Knight of Diadem King Ladekahn. Sagi, emissary of the Empire, is here to see you, sire. Sagi, I'm glad you came! Thanks for your help back in Nashira. Sagi Oh, it was no trouble. So Baelheit's Machina Vanguard is here? Yes. They've moved in on the Cloudvents, the source of all the clouds that blanket Diadem. Kahn, what are we waiting for? If they take control of the Vents, Diadem is finished! He's right. We must go to the Vents. I'm sorry, but we'll have to discuss the quaestor's proposal later. Wait... Have a nice trip ...... All right, Kahn, let's go. Wait, Your Majesty. If someone has to go, let it be us. Relax, the Knights of Diadem are unbeatable. I'm sorry. I don't mean to doubt the knights' strength, but Baelheit has weaponry you can't even imagine. Besides, I want to talk to them first. Maybe they can be convinced to stop promachination. ...All right. I'll give you a head start. But that's all. I won't sit by and watch while they tear apart Diadem. We'll be going in after you.

Fair? Fair. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )™ê ¢s…í Rw!d XFß@ uD¼]; z) v R‚ûT ½±a¬ ukæ¨ .Õ6 R¼P½ C]yƒ¼ u¡.Þ ˜°Ó0 R?ŒŸí äöî(Ô u 4d1 HSE Communication Device Sound Verus's voice can be heard through the receiver. Verus It's me. What's wrong? Sagi The Machina Vanguard is in Diadem, sir.

They've seized the continent's nerve center. I think they're setting up to promachinate everything. Can you stop them? I'll try, sir. Don't do anything reckless. Your goal is to secure King Ladekahn's assistance. I know, sir. But I can't just sit by and watch them take over Diadem. You're right. Well...it's in your hands. But don't neglect to contact me if anything happens. Understood. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %ËÉœÝ —å“ ^d‘Z ~Å¡¿ †¿» ͦt.< Ó»õ  ~·²k Õ f Ó5 L|¡ ¸ w4’‘Ý ~>Ì̘ ~'Bž ²EªFÏ w¹aÈ Óé`N„ ~ɝƒœ ,½b¨Á ¹./ OSµ¯ð ¶áÉ »˜ÐÍ eøÞõ ËÉâÜS ¶À;¯  T¡¹s í:öÚ ‚’Ü … ¶ÁÓî ñ+.¼ 2‚L¯  \ #D ‚m wq ᢠÈß©ß w*c2ì &Shanath This should do it. Now proceed to Sadal Suud and Anuenue, if you please, and see that this success is repeated. Heughes Will you be all right, Nasca? We need you to stay here on watch. Nasca ...Yeah. I can handle it, now that I've got the "new ride." Shanath, isn't there some way I can stay behind? No, Heughes. You should know better. Valara Are you that worried about your baby brother? Keep out of this, upstart. Whatever you say. But don't forget I was the one who got your brother his new toy. ...I appreciate the gesture. That's enough of that.

It's time to leave. Nasca, look after things here, if you would. Sagi Shanath!! Oh? What a surprise. If it isn't the quaestor's lapdog. Explain yourself! Why is promachination so important to you?

Why do you have to go invading other lands?! Didn't Verus tell you? It's simple.

By turning the world to machina, the Empire can conquer it. You'll start a war! Why, yes. Isn't that the whole point? Don't be so dense.

I don't have time to pursue this conversation.

Heughes, Valara, Nasca! Show our guests a little attention. Every time I turn around, ghost boy, you're sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. It's so unbecoming. You should learn to play with kids your own age, before you make the grown-ups mad! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 0?Ù-‡ ¸ßù ˜2¦ Ä-ײ 6I ¨ u-fy xÙï÷+ ˜¹Ãª ?ž¢¹ G/iØé œ>® _õ-=Ù YTù oj=ý {mc4¤ ƒ@ò›Ø ? ²]U —n|H ›‡´ë ­4w% ? äió ½g}³± Ӑ¨!o Ü+¬€ ?«¶‡ îß~pÁ ?~g¨« !gáK³ {udš^ 4˜<»% X¥IÓè ]Ï š {~¯†Ø m³¯:™ X>Eâ­ „è#Ý& ŠyE  ÀÈ” ~ærÐ í®€y –nÈ ˜€® Ðf~š CÜò´ •ÎV™ ›Ñ»ÑÔ Xˆ9ˆV ÉŒmU‚ ×Gibari Kahn!! Shanath It seems the tables have turned. Now, if you'd all be so kind as to take a step back. Try anything funny, and His Royal Prepubescence dies.

Actually, let's just skip that part, since there's no reason to keep him alive, really.

A dead king suits us just fine. Rambari No you don't! What?! Pop!! Celsica Sir Rambari!! Grrr... Nggh... Back off! Urgggh! Unnh... Ladekahn Uncle Ram!! The Knights...of Diadem...never back...off!! Yarrrgh! No! Sir Rambari!! Uh, nooo!!! Sagi Celsica?! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! It's...It's an umbra! Drrr, why now?! Even Malpercio should know there's a time and a place. Has Nasca's arma been deployed? Nasca All I have to do is kill it, right? That's right. Do what you do best.

Valara, Heughes! We're leaving! Milly Oh, no! Don't tell me, Sagi... Not now! Hnggh?!

Unnnh, yrrrt, rrrahhhhhh!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä doóû Z]ƒÏ ŒèÏ îùâ %¤5|ƒ °L XÆ‚†œ Ã®å¹ ¤%¬¬” äÙC(§ ë z6 äϬ¿ ýo«Æõ œ¨T .Marno, you ready yet? Sagi Ready...? What am I getting ready for again? Cujam, of course!

Did you forget we're going to see Wiseman? Cujam... Wiseman... I get it. We've been sent here again. Thoran Ven, Marno!

Hurry it up or we'll leave you behind! Oh! W-Wait, I'm coming! Here...again... Dammit! Celsica's in trouble! I have to go back!! Guillo Calm yourself, Sagi. When we go back is out of our control.

As long as we're here, we'll just have to let matters run their course. ä !9ä˜Ô ó˼C ôô: o;-” vðô®ª ­ù˜z ½\fàD W3¢ Í o1îp) böH¬ _}° ‚ ÈË oô³q @õR‰ÿ 9áÄò Ž©­ÜA [bø× þë²ðÝ Kù Ü9 Oe× ‡²½è µéª“: :A?p „Ûµ] l5ég3 rC^˜â RèÜMv Yæ* ¶È¨‡ƒ lÄ‚‘ñ .+$S R%0ãÎ  Seph Good, you're all here.

We're going to Cujam. Our goal, of course, is to meet with Wiseman. Thoran You're serious, then? You really want to go straight to Wiseman? Yes. The world is finished if we don't. This "promagnation" plan of his is insane. Pieda It's true. He's even turning the essence of people into magnus. It was fine when we were just changing objects to magnus. Even I thought that was pretty useful.

But what kind of fool treats a human being the same as an object! People rely too much on their hearts. Tell me about it. All they think about is making their hearts stronger. That's because with a strong enough heart, you can wield magic, soar through the air—anything you desire. And once that power has ahold of you, you start doing terrible things. Ven I don't want to lose my body...

How am I going to hold someone's hand without my body? We have to make Wiseman see that. We have to put an end to promagnation. ...Let's hurry.

The longer we talk, the more time he'll have to turn people into magnus. Milly Hey... They kept talking about "promagnation"—what does that mean?

People in this world can turn each other into magnus?

There's no way anyone from our world could turn a living creature into magnus. Guillo But you saw it yourself when we first came here. The people with hearts but no bodies.

Hmm, maybe "saw" isn't the right word. We FELT them there. But my point is, couldn't that be what they meant? Magnus is the essence of something...

So what we saw there was the essence of people—their magnus? This Wiseman is intriguing. We should go with them. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Î  [q ']Ñ ·ç %ËçÉ. XŸµð _A;V¾ ¹^ˆ² i\&7 $œ[~J ¦å•Œ 1DVûO ?Þ¿O EiÃÌ¢ 䵁K ‘òVg H¾ß ð¾’­ þ£cª EÆéU Xžâ( 2Seph We'll be back, Quis. Quis Be careful, Seph. Don't do anything foolish. Thoran He'll be fine! We'll come straight back as soon as we've made our point to Wiseman.

No one's going to do anything crazy with you and Seph's wedding coming up.

Right, Seph? ...... Seph... Pieda H-Hey, Seph! Say something, you dolt! Quis is worried sick about you. Sorry... I won't do anything foolish, Quis.

Watch over our home while I'm gone. I will. Girl Thoran! Bring us back presents! Promise! I promise! Just wait and see what I dig up! You be good now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä GãÙ£ n²5Ò V9ÞV R™§‚ Y§äñ³ ©œ)Fµ ®Pieda Nothing's changed here. They still completely depend on their hearts. Thoran Which is why they think they'll be fine once that's all they've got left. Seph First and foremost is Wiseman. His manor is on the other side of town. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä מ! Jë(: ¹ó< ƒëêýL ˆÍxB ß8= •óäðý ƒ“~S °/•PV ö‰ Õ<þÀK Ðç àùfÖZ ƒ:ü ]…µUp ƒKS¦ ˆMilly Hey, doesn't this place remind you of Sheratan? The townspeople have a completely different air about them, but still. Sagi ...... Sagi, you listening? This...this is the Brierclock! Huh? I guess there's a resemblance, but this tower looks like it was just built.

The tower in Sheratan is a wreck. Mm...yeah, I guess you're right. It sure looks the same, though. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6íàl ù¹ù }«S| C 4 IÀyˆ aWYŠ“ f(N¼ C>H.i xÙ k …“*·? 4˜ÆÐ … ŠK íi…R_ J¡‡ N,D)S …—ð–I `Ï] …@Gê ¿qn,Ú …d?ž- ²5 …B¼Ë JÃf!¬ …Y£ì ÝQÓ˶ …G_%+ :}ê8  \±o$ Gã ~ ÏЈ° KThoran Look at them, acting so festive. What's the occasion? Milly Someone's coming. Seph Wiseman...! Wha—?! Wiseman Are your hearts dancing at the sight of us? Let us see them soar. Mwah hah hah hah hah... The heart is great. Anything you desire is yours if you but seek it with your heart... Man Wiseman speaks the truth! Look, see these wings of mine! Heh heh heh heh... Yes. Do you all feel it? You need naught but your heart. You will lack for nothing so long as your heart remains. Now, become magnus...and become free! Heh heh heh heh... A heart of magnus is eternal.

We can feel it! A heart overbrimming...

Mingling... Joining with our own! People of Cujam. Do not forget how you prosper. You have been empowered. Fear cannot shake you, for with us you stand at the pinnacle of the world.

Covet, intertwine, and seek— Here all is granted. Here all are free.

Heh heh heh...hah hah hah... Mwah hah hah hah hah hah!! Pieda I wonder what it feels like to turn into magnus... Who knows. I'd rather not even think about it. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8c9#Ä û`U n$u PÀho ¸ªÔÙ § |Š :wŠ_< I¦œ• Zhõ“÷ :`ü zXVÚ- „¨Å© ¹L†¼N DUÀL 2^/ý³ ‡µ ¶72é Ÿ¹Ö Þéo  ï3 ³¢9àæ x±×$ óáêXd gžð DJ‰' CŽ* ‹R ü’ þø† Ìý p— kõ>p dAãË î¤'“ ?ÒèT^ sÑ* …˜ÁvÎ Ü]r~ ¬Ôs• à·åÖ› çPXÖ! z Æ ŒP • .FØÁ ?­CÒ {è[‹ k \º qႉ ~’ÅïÛ àF1›Ê Œøé“3 µÏ%Ô ¹„¹áq £$jí Ñʝœ( …Mþ“ ,9{·© =‡fe9 BWiseman Who are you? Seph I am Seph, of Naos. What do you want with us? I must ask you something. Speak. A ruler must consider the wishes of their people. You've turned Rasalas and any number of towns and villages and people into magnus.

Why are you doing it?! Under your leadership, we learned to use our hearts. We've already reached a new level of prosperity.

So why, then?! Because the flesh is inessential. People are only truly happy when they exist as magnus, the essence of their beings.

Are you happy with what you are?

Have you no desire to be a better you? Wiser, stronger, more beautiful? Just imagine what you could be if you used your hearts... ...Nothing? Can you not picture yourselves stronger, superior to everyone? Those are just deluded fantasies! They're not who we really are! Fantasies? We suppose so, if imagining were the end of it. But what if you could live in your imagination?

If you lived in the realm of desire...then your fantasies would become the only reality. Do you not find it charming? The idea of a world where impurities such as the flesh are removed, and the heart alone can reside?

By fostering our hearts, mankind has grown wings and learned great magics. Learned, in fact, that all things have a true, "magna" essence. It's time to take the next step. Our people are obviously happy. Are we wrong? Thoran You think the people of Rasalas were happy?

You turned them into magnus before they could even realize what was happening! And you think they were happy? They ARE happy. They may not understand now, but the day will come when they thank us.

Resist, if you want. But there is no point. This tide cannot be stemmed. ...And if I said we'll make you stop? ...Make us?! Haargh! Ugh... What...What is this force?! Ven I...I can't move! You will see. The promagnation of man is inexorable. Evolution will take its course! Gwaaaargh! Sagi Ugh...argh...aaaargh... Uwaaaaaaaaaaargh!! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ȳÆ Àšë F:j° äÇš !:€ Þe% Oc6“ "dd` yôþ© ºÇåËá ¿L}YÐ º¸ÆšÆ ×2%v± bO: ¢¥ëV º›0} CMilly Where are we? Guillo The Cloudvents in Diadem... We're back. What happened? What about Wiseman?! Milliarde! Make the mental leap! We're back in Diadem now! Sagi Where's Celsica?! Ahh! Oh, no! King Ladekahn and Gibari! What are you planning to do? That thing is too powerful! Well, we have to help! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä IW‹! qh³À ÜçVµ )šØâ> 2*´0Î Ia¯6 PP¼†E “/·¢“ ™PÚ8Ý )¨t[ ²Guillo It's no good. We can't win! Ladekahn Sagi, over here! Gibari Great, keep it up! Hit that little punk with all you've got! Nasca What's going on?! Everybody, retreat! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä >ãÛ9Œ 2ç¶ rvÃL sÆ' Ï z9ß¾ð åo« —ŒJÆ s £Ö† Ë%WÏ Ü@»Ÿ åõˆáÝ =7F 7•# ÜD[ÕŸ š¿ïVŽ s}–¶( ì#¤r °¹8  %te £Ô\~ R¤–£Û s;‹2Î žù]\N  DŸ‘ »àü sÜ ð[  š°E sc#hX Vnø Ü9¦5 kÑü8¸ sLa¥ç “Ä}„y ÜMZ.C ç}½/ s„vy´ ý¢Áü Ü,£Ùp ”±9µ sÕÿÙ Á»ú~ ÜHÕ ê)¦<< sÔØ§Ï \b'q ÜÚ‹Ó hÆÀR s9ySS ªßj6 Ü k¦ Úǧ~ï s¡wö ç`°¢Ä Ü£qþÄ "ÌD$l s– ’½ JþžJˆ ‚A„• ‡Í3ò| s rqÓ —­2$] ÜðP3Z ÚRambari Forgive me, King Ladekahn. I should be rallying your knights, not lying here in this wretched state. Gibari Pop! Hang on... Pop!!! Stop your clamoring! Are you a knight or not? But Pop... Ladekahn Uncle Ram, it's because of you that I'm standing here right now. Thank you. Such kind words are wasted on me. Any knight would be honored to act as his king's shield... I'm sorry... I'll try harder, Uncle Ram! I'll learn to be as strong as you! Pop... Pop... Don't cry, Gibari. Diadem's clouds grow dark when its knights shed tears... And dark clouds...are harbingers...of great wars. There's a saying... Pop. Don't die!! POP!! Gibari...it's your turn to be your king's shield. Heed...me... Myths right until the end... Damn you, Pop. Damn you, damn you! Aaaaaaaarrrgh!! Kahn, I, um... I know. You don't have to say it. Then let's hurry and assemble the knights. We have to avenge Celsica and Pop. It's all right. Huh? The knights will be assembled to take back the Cloudvents.

And Celsica and Uncle Ram will be avenged. I promise you that.

But, Gib... I don't need you to do it. What are you talking about, Kahn?! I don't have to give a reason. I order you, as your king: Gibari, give up knighthood and return to Nashira. Kahn! I'm speaking to you as your king. This is an order, Gibari. What the hell?! I don't understand! Kahn! ...... As you wish, sire. If that is His Majesty's bidding. You can go. Take care of Nashira. Sagi...thanks. Look after things in my place, OK? Sagi Gibari... Kahn! Friends forever! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÀlÆè þ¶€— ÃÚ®Á aÖyA f÷ÞP )¸Ä ™¿A É ªD˜Ê ªE|»® al וE¸N xû” œµò óÚ|Å 'š„±. ³§þì Ý°  f2ƒc lœ¿ç ‚ƒ Á}Ü a€âÍ ُ‘%è Do< qLadekahn Diadem will join the fight against Baelheit. Pass that message to Quaestor Verus. Sagi Yes, Your Majesty. I'll be sure to tell him. Thank you. About Gibari... Let's go Are you sure you want to leave things that way with Gibari? ...... I can't lose Gib.

If my life were put at risk again, I know he would do the same thing as Uncle Ram.

But Gib's too special to me... I can't bear to lose him. Heh... I guess I'm a poor king, saying things like that.

If Uncle Ram were alive, he'd tell me off royally...so to speak. Milly Of course not. Nobody wants to lose the ones they care about. He'd understand. You're very kind. King Ladekahn, we should probably be going soon.

Once I get back to Alfard, I'll work with the quaestor on our strategy going forward. I see... Then I'll be praying for your success. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ]“ª4 ,†w ËAei 1äé³p 6ÖÞ,þ Õ~Š‹ #ÌYð 1#ŽIÐ EÿÆF9 ˍC [ÏÞrs 1ž7É ÕVerus It's me. What's the situation there? Sagi King Ladekahn has agreed to help us, but unfortunately we couldn't halt promachination here.

We weren't able to stop the umbra that appeared, either, sir. It was taken down by a machina arma, like before. An afterling?! So there was one in Diadem... "Afterling"...? Nothing, never mind. I'm just rambling.

Good work on your mission. I'll hear the details upon your return. Yes, sir. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  ÷á àê0/ Tu eÂ ë¶ jC‡çN es»ÄF Ñ=_f _&åp j)á¦> _³Ýk| ¨S³e- ‘g®½ .“es _äxâ J É gÆVT Y¹Él ÂkwõU G¯¥| 9£á{ e¥`Ø= TÓáu Å}ˆá’ ”Ü²Ô eî½ï ¤g0$‚ Å«y" ”v´³ 9¸Ä½ 4#5È" eŸUþ “õ7px ÝA¨ ¨†ÇJy eBÃ{æ žÄÓÀU Ú5s ڲΠ˜ Dë@[• Dî`º eá_9Ä |B ʧ ©Iã –$NV eݲ Ë'­n eõ$ò' ï~G p ŠVÇŠ  ÍÞG e!B½‹ 5H‘¦ óŠ·% D u‰$ e†·ô) æ}¯K9 z 0lLÙ eK½³÷ ržåÒ- :}èj £ú×a e›Ä«ß úm¯„ ²Ýå >«þl e¼Äį d›¼{Õ ×–äÒ rµeå àúO€« ìéJkŸ ûVerus So then they're still in the early stages of promachination, is that what you're saying? Sagi Yes, sir. King Ladekahn and his knights are taking steps to prevent it from reaching completion. Quaestor, Baelheit is moving much quicker than we thought.

This time he took over Nashira and the Cloudvents at the same time. Geldoblame You're quite right. The enemy is moving extremely fast. Quaestor, there's been word that he's already sent soldiers to Sadal Suud as well. Sadal Suud... Geldoblame, what do you think of that? It's a danger, sir.

The lord of Sadal Suud is away, and an arriviste named Rodolfo is after his title.

Rodolfo is the sort you could easily wrap around your little finger were the deal sweet enough. Hmm, my guardian spirit seems to share that opinion. She's warning me not to leave Rodolfo to his own devices. Sagi, what does your spirit say? Rodolfo could be trouble He's a nobody feels the same way, sir. I see. Then you had better head for Sadal Suud. doesn't seem worried about Rodolfo, sir. I see... But still we have to do something about Sadal Suud. Make contact with this Rodolfo, and intervene if he seems likely to go along with promachination. Understood. I'm counting on you. ...Yes, sir. What's wrong? You look like you have something to say. Go on, let's hear it. Quaestor...you know something about the umbras, don't you?

Shanath and Valara call them "afterlings." And there was something about "Malpercio"... Where did you hear this? They were talking about it. And quaestor...you said "afterling" yourself. You mean when I called you in Diadem? Me and my loose tongue... So you do know something about them. ...All right, I'll tell you. I suppose I shouldn't have waited this long. Do you know the story of the Ancient War of the Gods? I know it Don't know it You do, ?! All I know is that it's some kind of legend. Yeah. All I know is that it's some kind of legend. It's not a legend. The War of the Gods really happened. Milly It's true, I learned about it in the School of Magic. Nearly a thousand years ago there was a war amongst the gods.

I've heard a record of the war still exists. That's right. The Children of the Earth who live in Duhr recorded what happened. It began a thousand years ago, when the wicked god Malpercio rebelled against the other gods.

He called forth a host of Dark Brethren, intending to remake the world as he saw fit.

Soon the other gods were annihilated, the earth withered, and the world fell into darkness. ...... The world would have been destroyed, had no one intervened...

But the Children of the Earth's ancestors stepped in. They defeated the wicked god and sealed away his power. Incidentally, have you ever wondered why the world's continents float in the sky? Never thought about it Who cares? I've always assumed that's the way it's supposed to be. Me too. Well...it is strange now that you mention it. How can something so big float in midair? Quaestor Verus, do you know the reason? A god's power keeps them aloft—namely, the "End Magnus" in which Malpercio was sealed. End Magnus...? The Children of the Earth's ancestors divided the wicked god's remains into five End Magnus, and sealed one in each continent.

Then they severed the continents from the tainted earth, and used Malpercio's power to set them aloft. What does this have to do with those monsters we saw? Only part of Malpercio's body was sealed in the End Magnus. What do you think became of the rest? It disappeared? It was discarded? Did it disappear? If only it did—things would be much simpler. So then...it was discarded? Was it discarded? That's right. After the wicked god was torn asunder, those pieces possessing the most power were sealed in the End Magnus...

and the rest were scattered throughout the world so that the fiend could not revive.

The "umbras" you've seen are the discarded pieces of Malpercio. ......!! To be exact, they're living beings with the pieces growing inside.

You see, the pieces have no real power until they live inside another creature. So then Bein and Celsica were both carriers of Malpercio's remains? Correct. The pieces alone could never have revived, but by latching on to a host,

their thousand-year yearning for life was fulfilled.

When the pieces awaken is determined by the carrier's emotional state.

Feelings of loss, of sadness... Negative emotions cause the wicked god to surface. Isn't there any way to save the carriers? I doubt it. If the carriers knew who they were, things would be different...

But they don't—not until they've already turned into monsters. That's all I can tell you. Are you satisfied? Then, back to the task at hand. It's not much, but I've prepared some new magnus. Take them with you. Battle Suit Sister's Habit Mephistopheles Cloak ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "G´ú9 ›» =usÔ ]ƏG I" ® Œ…Ç…Ð ‘W'Á ÙG6Ó à…ÙMdS Œ¯ÂÝ* 5g1Ku V´l~ V_ÑHÑ ŒÒfÜO œ3Ô™/ Œý¢W öÇAž. ó©×( QfO¦þ Ù°AÏZ §n¬ Œ[Å ðz—³ ¥ƒ§f ÿMilly Isn't Pherkad supposed to be the biggest city in Sadal Suud? What does that say about Sadal Suud... There's nothing here. Sagi That's OK. I like the peace and quiet. It reminds me of Hassaleh. Guillo Milliarde—I thought Sadal Suud wasn't part of the Empire. It's not. Why? I'm spying an awful lot of imperial soldiers. ...Hey, you're right.

But now that you mention it, didn't Geldoblame say as much?

He told us Baelheit already deployed soldiers to Sadal Suud. He's always one step ahead... What should we do, ? Let's look for Rodolfo Let's pick them off! Yeah, good idea. The whole reason we're here is to meet with this Rodolfo person. Sounds reckless, but it's an idea. Maybe we were a little too hands-off in Diadem. D-Don't you dare start anything! We don't know how many soldiers there are yet! And if they send out a machina arma we'll be vanquished summarily. Right... Well, let's go find Rodolfo, then, and see what he has to say. ÍÍ ä "å}s &%8 Ü1c/ 1÷Šçµ 7ZF8 æìw Sj¦¢ .˜´¨ u«£FM †øD™  qp 灓» çŒðÚì Þ‰“é &xì í‘‰ ¼~þÌP PzY cì£ÿ o„”¤½ wÔbè/ —žæ_ §¨,|I oG?â– EÿÍ’ —ÑTÒ bÚE~ 17º + £*a$ —¯,Ý Ò öž¡ 1ªåM ç á• ÏŒõ ESagi Whoaaaa... Hey... Isn't that Giacomo? Milly He can't take a hint. Well, at least we know now. This is the way to Rodolfo's estate. What should we do—crash the front gates or find another way in? Let's find another way Crash! Crash! Yeah, from the look of it, there must be quite a few soldiers inside.

We know where to find Rodolfo, so for now let's head back and— That's...not a good idea. They look like they're just waiting for someone to try that.

We know where to find Rodolfo, so for now let's head back and— Huh? Giacomo Rodolfo's still not back? Dark Serviceman Nah, he'll be in Cebalrai for a while. Here we are guarding a lordless mansion—talk about bottom of the barrel. ...Sagi! He did this to me! If I was just a little stronger... Quit your bellyaching, Giacomo. You'll get another chance. Hear that? It sounds like Rodolfo's out. Cebalrai, huh? I remember learning that it's just a tiny hamlet... What business could he have there? I don't know, but we may as well go find out. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 4¿Vx œd[³ ="èc qÕp„” y÷S¦ ‰ð %³ ± Æf¶ÿ µzv– q6[ì ˜¹‰¦Ø Ÿ©•Ï ÔØ/êm qlÈ| lKdD 6‹¼k €x$ï7 Ì‚aÌ Ë {j qµ‰41 MYÖê ^ÅA ZŸ“M! qŽ@§ «à¢Ÿ2 Í‘^¼ þ Žaõ q¦(é¹  Rodolfo Fascinating! We could all be living the good life. And all we've got to do is pro, uh...masticate. Heughes Pro-MACH-inate. Right, of course. Promachinate. I'll tell you, Master Heughes, Sadal Suud hasn't seen progress since somebody thought up the two-fisted teat squeeze. Heh heh!

If you Empire gents could get promachination goin' for us—why, we'd be much obliged. I see people here still use their wings of the heart. Well, we've got a lot of old-fashioned types here, that's all it is. The heart-wings have to go. No one will miss them anyway, once the Empire issues winglets. Winglets! Well, listen to that. I'll just have to see what I can do. But, uhh...the thing is, Master Heughes...

Things would move all the faster if I had a just a little...you know... Money? Eh heh heh... You do have a way with words. Yes, money would do just fine. ...Vulture. Here's your money. Buy yourself a vocabulary while you're at it. Ohh?! Hehehehe... And in return, you can let us promachinate Sadal Suud and place it under Empire rule. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .P(|Ö Hù°Ÿ tJ4 = …  Eu‚ U=‚² ]eä€+ UY¹L+ ¾°„è 8søW ÷Æ! =·×¨Â š(4ò U¶Ð}+ ³®V¶Í UÐ0þÕ ÉzˆÍ =ËýNâ #Ã[È =Master Rodolfo, wait! You can't trust the Empire! Heughes Says who? Rodolfo I'm awful sorry—it must be one of the village boys. I'll make sure he gets punished later. Go on, kid! Get lost! I'm in the middle of important business here! Please listen to me! I'm here with a message from Quaestor Verus of the Empire.

You mustn't help these people with promachination! Let's go, Rodolfo. Oh! Right away! Blasted kid. Stop talking nonsense! Quaestor Verus my hide. Who put you up to this? Sagi, right? Hmph. You can't change anything now. Tough luck. Hehehe, ahahahaha! Rodolfo! You coming or not? Oh! W-Wait for me! Milly There's no getting a word in edgewise with him. Great, now what... ...What are we supposed to do if he won't even listen to us? Give up Try him at his estate W-What? Give up?! Let me guess. Did he say something to annoy you? Sometimes has a strange sense of humor... Look, before we just give up, why don't we go back to Rodolfo's estate? OK, ? Yeah. Let's pay his estate another visit. Maybe he's more relaxed at home. He might listen to us there. Guillo What about all those soldiers? Don't tell me you forgot. I know. This time let's just crash the gates. Desperate times, right? Hee hee! It's about time I got to misbehave. ÍÍÍ ä U ²»æ ̆¯‰ œ³ë ¸èRä  —ÿ ¥,çð£ çvÒ Ö“¡6I  g¿7× CÀ¼‘‹ yWßn- €‡Æg  iý ðDark Serviceman Halt! Huh? Aren't you...Sagi? I guess that business about the quaestor taking you in was true.

What are you doing here? Sagi We're here to see Rodolfo. Let us through. 'Fraid I can't do that.

Master Heughes gave us orders not to let anyone through. So scram! This is urgent! Like it or not, we're going in! Guillo Sagi! Those knaves are on our tail. Might I suggest stopping them before they chase us into more trouble? Can't argue with that. Let's put them out of commission! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ck9 F›Õd îWq El¼å¯ L¤†É œ]xuç ¡ ¾T êa.ñ ðh#œ% vë† Ö …tŽ výÃK °²¦ˆ[ vâǵˆ øMan What in blazes?! Who's causing all the ruckus down there?! Guillo Reinforcements. We've made too much noise.

Shall we fight, Sagi? Sagi What do you think? We can't turn back till we've met with Rodolfo! Milly Hey! Are you planning on fighting every last man in the building?

Misbehaving has its limits! Come on, we should hide. Empire Soldier The sentries... What happened here?! Intruders...? But who could possibly take out a Dark Serviceman?! Hmm... Carry them up to their rooms. I'll go tell Master Giacomo. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä r¿Ÿé ÙOžè øM ~;BM ×Èía ,@¾ÆØ 4±™é ,I³½ ®¸¾—ñ $¡Ûµ t—S ,ÐlØW `Sagi ......!! Milly Him again?! Giacomo Heh heh... Ha ha ha ha ha... Aha hah hah hah hahhh!

Hah, oh, I'm sorry. The irony of it all is killing me! Just when I thought my career was finished, I look over at the stairs—aha ha ha, and it's YOU! Guillo Are you obsessed? A koa monkey in heat wouldn't be this clingy. Say what you will. But you're my ticket back to the Empire, Sagi. And every good ticket has to get punched! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä I;ÐÅ wPp Ús— â*©Ú ç 6Ì™ 3BL," 3Øê Ì âÎô¢0 Xúa¢ â«…÷ž ù9•­~ ‹ŽLŸÒ ’LËÄ+ ¿R: ÅGiacomo Ungh, I lost...again...

Is it because you're a spiriter?! It can't be...

Power... I want power!!!

Overwhelming strength beyond that of any man! I'd give everything I have...for that... Sagi Why does he push himself like that? I feel a little bad for him now. You do? Me too Uh-huh. Look at him. He drives himself over the edge just to find some kind of purpose.

You know... Maybe I don't feel bad. Maybe I envy him... Yeah. He drives himself over the edge just to find some kind of purpose.

You know... Maybe I don't feel bad. Maybe I envy him... Guillo Sagi, this isn't what we're here for. Milly Ready to go? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Hi}” ,ìÐu ð¦ WÀ¯ÝM ^H=Ú¾ ‹_ĺ ¿ $n É“&c ðî@™3 ‹¦¡QÚ Ô* % |pæÓ MVßeì –AÃH aPˆ ‹ƒ’Ê‚ Â8HNÐ Âú .Âp¦ ƒp¾Ð ‰ Ñ[Ä ÌŠ·ï ¡z%pk WIŽß ÷÷²E [¤yÒ _ëL á— >\ì³Ï “QÙÝ “âŸx ‹‚-BØ Õ§4†à ‹wÌÀŽ ÕKå#b AÌty 䶃=¹ áSúy Œ1‰¯H W§â†µ ¶–Æ W‡ø \˜JëÉ ¢žîÿ Db¢(T ‹­‹:i ¦(/ó ÍŠT”, Íb$R: ‹z“Î þ,Þj ‹ÿªÿ¨ /Ho ‹„r™} ?{“D- ©ºÐF }5…K£ ‹lh6 ažZ. #e4öú +õy•• 7cL6 x½µßî JV ìË  #˜©â Kt6õ ÜÑ~§ ¤$E8¤ # à¿t ±Ò¿ò” #±AÛº %Rodolfo How did you get in? What happened to the guards! What is Giacomo doing?! Guillo Calm down, we're not going to eat you. Sagi Master Rodolfo, let's start over. My name is Sagi. I'm here on Quaestor Verus's business. The quaestor? Prove it! You can speak with him yourself using this communicator. Give me that! You must be Sagi. The quaestor told me about the situation. I apologize for being so rude. You don't have to apologize.

Just tell us why you're helping the Empire with promachination. I think you're getting ahead of yourself. I have no intention of helping them. Milly What do you mean? All I want is their gold. I plan to milk the Empire for as much money as I can. What a noble thing to say. Yeah, I know it sounds selfish. Didn't you say you're from the Empire? Tell me what YOU think of Sadal Suud. This place is the sticks Oh, it's all right Umm... Our chief products are pows and mountain apples. Not exactly the land of the future, my friend.

We've got a lot of catching up to do, and you know it. What's worse, we don't even have a leader.

Someone's gotta stand up and show people here the road to a better life. Good speech. That must be why you leapt at the idea of promachination. You've got it backwards. I'm trying to take leadership BEFORE some other nation dumps their ideas on us.

I may not dress the part, but I was born and raised in Sadal Suud. I'm not about to hand it over to the Empire. Once they fatten my wallet, they can pack up their promiscuation and haul it on outta here. You believe any of this, ? Let's trust him He's lying Master Rodolfo, we can trust you, right? Yeah... Master Rodolfo, I still don't know if we can trust you. You don't have to trust me.

After all, it's just as true that I want the lordship so I can pamper myself silly!

Ha ha ha ha! Heughes! Heughes Very disappointing, Rodolfo. I thought you were more clever than that. Ohh! If it isn't Master Heughes.

If you heard all that, I guess there's no talking my way out of it. Here's how it is: I'm not lettin' you tinker with Sadal Suud. This is my land to defend! Howl all you want, but you're not leader material. Power corrupts people like you. What?! If you're done with the pretenses, then so am I. Promachination's ready to go, with or without your approval. Sagi, come to Nunki Valley. I know you won't want to miss this. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä N_ G­ý )­©l 8Ìm¤o =Zô0 xftúq ~ 'Η 8w }‚ ˜ÏÊú€ xŽ b î ¦Èú 8ª >ö —²d xEþ³V ´J¢û 8…ÍX ‘?G% xœ­¢ ½Milly Look, Sagi! Promachination's already begun! Sagi Quaestor! Promachination in Sadal Suud is under way! Verus What about Rodolfo? Rodolfo opposes promachination, but Heughes pushed forward against his wishes. Can you stop him by force? We'll try, sir. But he's likely to bring out a machina arma.

I don't think we can stop him if he does.

Quaestor, can you send us any backup? Baelheit has a lot of pull, even in the army. I can't make things happen the way I used to.

This is an embarrassing thing for the head of military affairs to say...but right now, you're all I can count on. I understand. We'll do our best, sir. ...Thank you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä N`³ þê— 3¹ -ÆɈ¶ 2Tìa -$¡ ;2± ^ l·ÐwØ tÄöÁl -;g>ÿ ÕWªa l£²Ä^ ([‘ M{+²Y ]¯|Þs i§Î mñ½m l­  Ž5ÑÒè lN? × –.ê l\Ì!– ðMilly The forest...! This is terrible! Sagi Look! Heughes!! What do you think you're doing?! Heughes What does it look like? I'm removing what's in the way. Makes for a good show, doesn't it? No! The people of Sadal Suud need this forest! Make your men stop right now! You. Bring me my machina arma. Dark Serviceman Yes, sir! Hey, we're talking to you! Stop your fussing. You'll get your chance to fight me...right now! Haaaaaargh, hmph!! Now! Get ready to think your dying thoughts! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¶:ìs ú"€Í Ø¥¿ "´Ü  ' D ")üÜI aû+ðP ¥ä¼p8 ¥†aP "JíL’ æ öÈ "¾½ õýÞ –›€d­ žëÚ™ Þù Æ… æ¸: Þí!; .·d«W ÞG} djk©- Þ®fÔ úÖVî –P&Ýñ ?íâY ÞÙ,K ªGuillo He's too powerful... Sagi Don't you get it?! That's why we have to stop him! Save the whining for another time! Get up Guillo, and FIGHT! Sagi, enough! This time we'll get him! No! You know what will happen if we let him go! Damn right, ! That's what I want to hear!

If we let him go, the damage won't stop with this valley! Heughes Have you said your fill? I'd like to get this over with. Shanath What's taking so long? Lord Baelheit is waiting for your report! Hm? ...Ah, what have we here? If it isn't Sagi. Have you been pestering Heughes?

Hmph, your timing couldn't be better. As it happens, I've brought something fun for you to play with. It's me. Be a dear and drop the cargo over Nunki Valley.

No, that's all right. I'M giving you clearance. JUST...DO IT...if you would. What was that about? Stand back and see for yourself. Mm hm hm! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä !ÉŸÄ ¥‡n} q_"Ä 9  @ ûµ gù^# lÏ®*¾ 9¬€°é yÛȳ" gÏNl© …Pieda We're no match for Wiseman's power...are we. Thoran What now, Seph? Do we back down? Seph ...... Seph. Let's go back to Naos. We'll have to think of something else. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä BU "K}Ð qÏÇ ?­C Y¸ÁÏÅ ¬^Á/ °+Èú çu ô'XĈ  FÖK Thoran Ho hum, I am beat. There's no place like home, even a dingy home like this. At least here we don't have to deal with lunatics in love with their hearts. Ven It's weird, though. No one's around. They must be down below. Hey, we're home! Pieda That's strange. Let's go down and look. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä [¨0 ,c Íbq¸ ø ¿ òV Ò Û›ò9 +òCLZ @èu‡Ü Fñ ¹ @ï–öz bŸ­¯3 ·v9 ¢¥?y% :Hk Ñ*Ð]æ 'Nϸ ºnå tÿ‰™ zÈDú» ³5& [° !a³d Ð-g¾v ˆ½k 1 * ÷ “Ù {å¼ëq Ž¦¼J ŽSeph Quis! Quis Ahh... Seph... Quis, hang on! Pieda Wait, I'll use magic! It's no use... Her heart's strength is slowly giving out. What happened...? Why is this happening! It was Wiseman...

He tried to...to turn us into magnus. We all fought the best we could. But it was useless... He killed anyone who resisted. Milly That's awful... Seph... I held on for you... I held on...but I, but I.... It's all right. You don't have to fight anymore. We'll use our magic and fix you right up. Mm... I'm sorry...

Just let me rest...a little...... Quis! Quis?! Ahh... Quis... Grrraaaaaaaaah!! ÍÍÍÍ ä kyt ì?‰¢ ¯Sã 6Š£ =¡Ã‡ 6S:þ wÆ úg ͳ…, ÈÂx¸ë 6ß»–Ä ÜÁâû Ãz  Lˁt÷ ÃTk+œ gÉ¢I Rð±í ©Ð… ÃÂêõ‚ áŒõ 6i *zjØ! Ãuïb9 KPieda Why... Why did it have to come to this... Thoran Wiseman, that son of a— I can't bear it any longer! I'm going back. I don't care if it KILLS me, I'm taking Wiseman down! Seph Wait, Thoran. Don't you dare try to stop me!

You saw what he did to Quis! How can you stand by and do nothing! I said WAIT, Thoran! We're going to Zaurak. Do what you have to do to get ready. Zaurak? But that's... Seph, you can't be serious! Oh, I am. We can't contend with Wiseman unless we have their help. Whose help are we getting? You'll know once we're there.

Come outside when you're ready to go. I'll be waiting. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ùá ä ¹» ;ÈâÅ _—}È´ eï©¼Õ H3  Ÿ]4o² ®Î† Åà÷ÎI _ñÒY è™øøÀ ;~Ê <À…¤ Vʳ KSß_ h§Û@ÿ oè—Ù E¬È •£#æ Îêãû Ôgq˜Y pUß çThoran Hey! Who are we looking for in a place like this? They could stand to redecorate. Pieda Keep your mouth closed. This is no place for jests. Pieda, you know who lives here? Tell me. Come on, who is it? You'll see. Just be quiet and walk. Seph Hurry up if you don't want to be left behind. All right, I'm coming. Guillo Sagi. Do you need to rest? Sagi It's...it's another of those headaches... Ugh...!! Milly Sagi? Sagi!! Errgh...ugh...aaaaaaaaaaaargh!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .µŸ¿ò ›’¦[ Êï5 `¡G5 hüŸî© .7Þõ žÂ¶1; `÷Ô èJP5> `DN92 Ù¬Ò” `§)è TU4êÒ p‚eì§ wP¶Y Ãij<× È%nŒ2 Ö¡.ȁ ÜZë‡} p<>F úDs+% Ã4öÒ x›µ p€NÔŽ ’fòÖ: `ºJ¬˜ ­"‹ â p4ÛˆX ʈz3‚ p¿»QE áÊÉó pÆ”û :™vÁL ò6ŸU θÅ-{ pSO$ 2ó‰ÿd Ãx? š¶ûÑ pÎŽš ©~˜H Ö‹Ï ˆ D¥;é V É] Â à NÔ IShanath I must admit, I didn't think you'd be able to kill an afterling. Very impressive. Heughes This is no time to be patting them on the back. I should think not. Now why don't you hurry up and finish them off? That's what I wanted to do in the first place. All right, no pleasantries this time. It's over! Ungh... Who are you?! Palolo Palolo II, at your service...and stuff.

Sagi, you all right? Sagi Palolo! Milly Palolo, thank goodness! Go on, get outta here...before things turn uglier than Gibari's...face!

Urg... I can't hold him off forever... Thanks, we owe you! Aha ha! No...biggie! Nngh?! He disappeared? Over here, pops. 'Fraid I can't hand those three over to chumps like you.

Sorry! Buh-bye. That was kind of hairy, eh, Sagi?

Do you always put yourselves in mortal danger, or do you just wait until I'm passing through town? Palolo, thank you so much.

If you'd shown up even a second later...we'd all be dead. Yeah, dead's not so good.

Well, next time you'll just have to be more careful. We'll try. Thanks. No prob. Anyway, I've got a whirlwind to catch.

Hope to see you down the road! Odd kid. Guillo Sagi, shouldn't you report to Verus? Yeah, but let's rest a bit first. We're all beat up pretty bad.

We can report to the quaestor once we get back to Pherkad. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  „C íuÓ‹ € ¦ ?újç DmrŽ î“á ª0.Ë ¶®2­ ¶¹ 1ì ?Ì£j÷ ò\M› ?U|œ 0B¬œ ÜՁ-  u`  ±'z 'ÌRg ?¸êI hÝ{¤f  Ù?Áh ‡SØp& ŸmÓ ¥›¾ëT Ÿ—¿ ùú<3  EÃõÛ SVerus It's me. I was worried. Why haven't you called in? Sagi I'm sorry, sir. We weren't able to stop promachination in Sadal Suud. I see... Another machina arma? That's right How about some HELP?

Yes, sir. At this rate we'll never stop them...

...Yes, sir. We're not strong enough to beat an arma by ourselves. That's all right. Come on back. You can give me a detailed report once you've returned.

I have another mission for you as well. Good work. Guillo Callous, isn't he? I almost died, and he says "good work"? Huh? You could hear him? I have good ears. Milly Good ears?! What are you talking about, dingbat? Show me where you have ears! And please—you almost "died"?! What would a dumpy puppet like you know about dying? Sagi, that's it! She's due for an eating! You have to let me, I can't take it anymore! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÜÞëÓ Cón P✂ 0r™  ;X^L Ê4: ¤q|S« 0¡¤"} ÿJÌæ z« 0« …q 0^ØÑv vGò ³ ðÊ^ž Ü‚){ DV˜Ò ë™3– Ol†ï T˻Ħ MŠTÐ ©Verus So Sadal Suud has fallen as well... Geldoblame The Machina Vanguard has forces in both Diadem and Sadal Suud now. Which leaves but one continent— Anuenue... Their queen, the fairy guide Corellia, is not an easy person to win over. What does your guardian spirit think, sir? Hmm...she says it's essential we secure the fairy guide's help. It would certainly behoove us to try. The queen's assistance could turn the tides in our favor. Exactly. Sagi, fly to Anuenue. I want you to start by finding out Corellia's stance on promachination. Sagi ...Understood, sir. I'll meet with Queen Corellia and see what she has to say. Good. I'm counting on you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ïu—q Nõšä GzÂ0 S$jÙ X¿Ú »tº oMilly Oh—hey, Sagi. Um, there's this place I need to stop by while I'm here. Sagi What, right now? Yeah...sorry. I'll catch up. Go on ahead without me! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä é±mU ³‰6 õ™Š #å0š (c|ñÏ #‚^Ž HMilly I'm back! Sorry, Sagi. Sagi It's OK. Are you all set? Yeah. We can go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ò0>Ò –þ ™]¹ Æ\Ü÷Ð ÍElle Stop making such a big deal out of everything!

I'm sick of lying around in bed every single day!

Just let me do what I want! Who cares what happens to me! It's my body! Doctor Elle, don't talk like that.

I want you to live. I wish you didn't have to be in pain, but you need to hang on to hope and keep living. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Vº²q' €pB ":. YR]10 ^îVBA §u~ wÉ·II àÕr æñy™­ ª*0á éà y?¨[ 6â¿+V Ómï •Éÿƒ ünh# 8uT Ù(ï8 CCØت —¤ícõ —l}QP Yóú'8 ÇÚ´’ @¡QO Ýå:ÉR YÕh?å 1MuÒL YT‰` R9w Ãœ9ó c´ú¨x Yâo®b 1Œ C3 Ú}‰ æ"‚S\ .šS†L . ¢¿ YÕ%ü i ¹C Ö.Ì ˆ’S£[ YjÑ »ïÂ5œ 46¿Ê Û Àzª YU2Ô iØK \âD zé5Ÿ0 Y¡º/î ¾œcx ªƒ*° Г›f= à`x„  {7A g3f <ú{© Y#L* Öõ±Õ <ýfÌ ’‡ìp YBxùÒ ð ¦ýs 뵈ó &oÞ YG<¯ Erõ3æ &e} h (‚ 3?W” Å\ìa5 Yª¢’î z\½ ç5- ¥oÛ H püŸ "Úå³ Y¸·Ä 9'JSu B•* ql~ · ›}^ :òî_ YžÃ$Ê XäÊpø „7œ× ÅDoctor I'm sorry about all the noise. Elle is coping with a very serious illness. Sagi Oh...she's sick... Yes... She's going through such an ordeal—it's no wonder her emotions take over from time to time. Milly Isn't there some way to help her? Guillo Mm... Such a cruel fate... Believe me, I've exhausted all that modern medicine has to offer in hopes of saving her. But no treatment seems to be of any effect, and her condition is rapidly declining...

I'm at wits' end... Elle Grrrrrr, would you quit talking about me? Hey, you there! Those dog tags around your neck—those are for the Coliseum! That's right Are not! That's right. Ohh, cool! Then you must be one of the Coliseum's fighters! What's your name? My...my name? It's Sagi. Are not. Liar! I know the Coliseum's dog tags when I see them!

You must be one of the Coliseum's fighters! What's your name? Sagi? Never heard of ya. You sure you're not some kind of wuss? Wuss? No way! He has his moments Yeah, I'm pretty sure. Oh, yeah? Well, why don't you do me a favor? Hmm... So what if I am? I knew it. Well, that's no good. Boys are supposed to be strong!

You know how you could get stronger? You could do me a favor! A favor? Uh-huh! Get them to set off fireworks for me at the Coliseum! Fireworks?! Yeah, real big ones! That way I can see 'em from here! How do we get them to set off fireworks? Oh, come on—everybody knows that! You have to become champion! Champion?! Yep!

If you're entered in the Coliseum, then you MUST want to be champion, right?

So do it! Become champion, and just think of the fireworks as bonus!

You don't know how happy that would make me. I bet I might even get better!

In fact, I know I will! So make them set off some fireworks for me...pleeeeease? You heard her. What do you say, ? OK No can do OK, fireworks it is, then. Woohoo! Thatta boy!

You are the coolest EVER, Sagi! I knew you'd say yes.

Yippeeeeee! I can't wait!

I'm gonna stay right here and keep an eye on the Coliseum. I don't wanna miss it!

Now go out there and kick some butt, Sagi! Champion's...kind of asking a lot. What? I can't hear you!

Let's try this again.

Sagi, would you please make them set off some fireworks for me, pleeeeease? No, really...I don't think I can pull that off. What?! Why not? You big loser!

How are you gonna get through life if you whine all the time?

Tell me you're gonna be champion. Tell me!! I'm not letting you leave until you do! Sagi, make her shut up. I'll, um...become champion. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä rï} `ž¤ WÐ,< E41¦ L¡/› s†@° xC8W‚ ÂÜxL÷ ÂŽAØ sá%¼Û QÁ¿ ¸f>l 5æR›^ qôÙG /2V& Â(Þ¨y ÂNasca Why did you come back? You know I have to kill you now. Guillo Sagi! Are you sure we can win?! Sagi How should I know? But we'll have bigger problems if we don't try! We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use! Get ready, guys. We're taking him down! Having second thoughts? Just give it up! Hehehehehehe. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä êž _Ob@ ¯ïö Lï.f R:] w£sR Œ‰«Ð ¾°·* ÅøSee? Look at my machina arma. You didn't even leave a scratch. Milly It's no good. We're not strong enough to beat him! Hehehehehe. You'll never be strong enough! Guillo We have to retreat, Sagi! Come on! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä »SW .{Ä› Á,$v ±®"" Ï' û Ãx%ù d¸¬¨Ò ×߉ ÜX±* Vt¹ ú–RQ ×¥°æ= U|~qØ FÓ$ ™Nasca Back again? ...Why? We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use! The groundwork for promachination is all but complete. Only one step remains before the deed is done.

Machina will dominate this continent. Diadem, Land of the Clouds? Hehehehehe.

There won't be any clouds!

Only machina, machina, machina! The same goes for Sadal Suud and Anuenue!

The whole sky will be under Tarazed's control! Sagi Tarazed? What's that?! Alfard's greatest achievement! A fortress that will change the world! Hehehehehehe. The hell it will! This has to end, Nasca! Starting with you! Having second thoughts? Just give it up! Hehehehehehe. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &TúÓ£ æÇÕÊ Þâ× @àg0 G²ÌÄ }åÁE ‚M¾ðK )$µ Ézl› ´eo éká™X åÁÎÚ  zûß_ @ ˆï¸ F÷r³™ ànû @aY } íeð =‚ôd =ZÅ }ÃÕrl yà.Œ Çc  Í]´D @òúæx  ¤lÉÍ }ˆ6© 0sÒ©K }ö'áÝ D©1Žó ÷å ¢ j¯P cvz4 šÐ }Ä»ªZ Äu })úõ òNasca Having second thoughts? Just give it up! Hehehehehehe. Guillo We did it, Sagi! We defeated the machina arma! Sagi Huff, huff, huff...

It's not over! Nasca's still there! This can't be happening. It can't be... No, no, no! Machina arma are invincible! They can't be destroyed! Sorry we had to break your toy. I suggest you run before we decide to break you! I'm not r-running! If I ran...my brother would never let me live it down! I couldn't bear for him to laugh at me! I won't run! Now come on, fight! Let him go Give him what he wants Yeah... It's over. He can't continue promachination without his arma. Milly You're right. We've done what we came to do. Sagi! You're going to let him walk away?! That's right. Go. I don't care where, but go. No...don't you dare! Fight me! FIGHT ME!! Fight me... Fight me... Fight me... All right. If that's what you want...

Get ready, Nasca! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä b—Q R÷Œy ìû&g U¼3|î U¼|’Ü 2«ÊV ¤ƒéa ™¯ O Ÿë+4 Ò_c ×hl§ UÕ TÅ U"˜®p Ò>ëuz 3Rÿ{° £sa UHeughes Some people just don't learn. You want a fight? Then draw your blade! We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use! Milly No, Sagi! This time he'll kill us for sure! Sagi Then at least we'll die fighting! You want to win? Then hit him with all you've got! Yeah! Let's shut him down! Hmph. You don't have the guts to draw? Guess I was giving you too much credit. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Js z¹—â nA} kQ‰ž1 pHeughes All right, playtime's over. I have my hands full as it is with promachination. Now get lost! Sagi Dammit! We'd better retreat for now... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä µêÕ• ó±l {+1 c÷XB biˆR ªM’¹ ªÑ´þ tŸèW îHeughes Well... Is it just me? You look a little more fierce than the last time I saw you. That's good. Draw your blade! Let's see if you're worth my time! We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use! Hmph. You don't have the guts to draw? Guess I was giving you too much credit. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  :rÝ kx¾0 .¥ ÙÜ¡l ß9Á× Ë—pr ö‘LC Ø/‘Ð éZ~Ý ÆÑë– DáÚ¿¥ Ä4žkŠ ÉZÑ4Ñ QhåK çÆ¥¬Í Ù3pCa ß?Ô: çžÎL öþ› ß O?% fEh heh heh... You must feel good...now that you've beat me.

But...it's too late. The Empire still has Tarazed!

Even if you stop promachination of the islands, it won't mean a thing. Milly What? Why not?! Agh! You'll soon...see. Guillo Is he asking for another fight?! Eh heh heh... You must feel good...now that you've beat me.

But...it's too late. The Empire still has Tarazed! Sagi Tarazed? What's that?! Alfard's greatest fortress! Tarazed will change the world!

Even if you stop promachination of the islands, it won't mean a thing. What are you standing there for, Sagi? Afraid I'll beat you? I don't NEED a weapon! Let him go Give him what he wants Enough, Heughes. You know it's over.

Come on, guys. You think I care about your mercy?! You'll regret this!

I'll chase you to the ends of the sky if I have to! Anywhere! Just wait! Fine. Let's put an end to this. Get ready, Heughes! ä Xy™‘ óÜ>; Ë¡ð =’°1 D%€ÿ5 =ÖÎ ƒgÖ] ¯Ö<âð ´D#(§  wY`Ë  ?]Ü[ ¯¨ç*ƒ M Y jr Ÿ…  deÈ  ÕÉí? ¯CÝX‹ sValara Give it a rest. You should know better by now. Guillo For once the girl is right. It's pointless to even try.

Sagi! Are you listening to me? Sagi I heard you! But just because it's pointless doesn't mean it's OK to give up! We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use!

Yeah, we have to fight! Yeah, we have to fight! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä §¦< Õn ¿ ѱ ÷ O8…ÁG Vê Ð\ rJ®l@ xValara Like I told you. Stop sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. Guillo She's too powerful... Milly Run! Hurry! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ›#_m 4þ[ –Ø & #¯©• *ì4z¢ #wƽ Ã¥lš Pøš\! Pjn㣠Ê6 ”Ó4ñ ¿Ã¤A µÿÅ , #K(`3 \Eª—O #N0íÍ ר5„Ê ô$2O Z«MT #“*0@ 0ƒÌ #®ï oݦ±È #;c2 ÄÚ‰ce #Û–Ò3 Sagi Tarazed? What's that?! Valara The big fortress in Alfard? You can't miss it.

With Tarazed, we're going to change the world. And there's nothing you can do about it! Well, hello again, ghost boy. Or should I start calling you wicked-god-boy now?

Doesn't quite roll off the tongue, does it? We have to fight! Forget it, it's no use! This has to stop, Valara! First promachination, then you pull out the wings of innocent people!

You think you can do all that right in front of me and I'll just let it slide?! Ooh, such fire.

But even if you keep machina from spreading in a couple of places, we still have Tarazed. You sure you want to waste your time stopping promachination? Very sure! Well, you've got nerve. I always liked that about you. Come on, then. If you're aching for a fight, I promise I won't let you down! Like I told you. Stop sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. Doesn't quite roll off the tongue, does it? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &¨õ— ǏUŽ òHÖ N‰3¤‘ S#ȉa N’a%» ä†I> «5Ü ×åõf Çðn 0##Ô¸ Ë4A š ¯ß $#•¤ ÎGšu ÇnPA m2vb NÁ}öd V–– ¹_Ùƒ À½Ñõ9 ¹?Låü §5β ÌÙp Cðw` œyç Vãòx' J’6ö ˆ²ÿ’& N†ºs ÇËÙb N¼_¼ å*h | ÿÇ Y± N…Žœ_ º\Å9 N–‚ýº 8Valara So that's the wicked god's power. ...I can't move my right hand. Sagi Tell me, Valara... Why are you going along with promachination?

When we were in the Dark Service together, you looked out for me. I thought you were a good person. What happened?! Work is work. I'd give up everything it means to be a woman to finish the job. That's just the life I've chosen. ...Got it? Now let's finish what we started. I wouldn't be setting a good example to my men by running home now! Let her go Give her what she wants Stop, Valara. I don't want to fight with you anymore.

If you won't run, we will. Guillo No one's questioning your reasons—but once you die, that's it. And you know very well you can't beat Sagi anymore. ......Huh. That's true. Your pet puppet has a point. It's too soon for me to die. I'll run...like you said. Heh. Glad to hear it! Then our work here is done. ...... All right. Let's finish it. Get ready, Valara! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä vKZ ý×ó Hùv¸ :ÿÎU´ ?³¶Oa Šw—¤’ „ÜÚ ¤U®‹ ¢”wD[ :$QÛ ½ñ-: áà´¿µ æ¡ :èãƒ% •yFè Mk_Žµ Sµ·Ë Š¾™æs q éƒ áÏÝW ‘ci%Ô MA¡Ðˆ ¢cL™ ‡VVˆ Ée>ªÿ :ŠIk ìAquila Hey, feeling any b— Guffaapfft, hackweezpth! Kaya Stop, Aquila, you'll make the travelers si— Hackaptooey, blaphghght! Sagi Bless you... Nnngapfft, tchoooey! Carrpfft! Hurrppft! Splurrrt! Leah My brother and sister's colds got worse... We don't even have the money to buy medicine... Milly Are you going to be OK? Here... You can use this. Thank you! Hey!! We didn't say ALL of them! Sorr— Rorrpppt, garfarfphth! We appreciate the thou— Ungaaaag, arpf, goohahah! ÍÍÍÍ ä pk+ª ?ÜÅ é‘:: 0/¾Êe H rF `¡Bõ x2Cgÿ [‹b ¨8ì4„ ÀXÀ%z Ø¿3gd ñ8øV  êÑÀ #þ); <ü²å UiV nW; ‡6Wµ  ÿ£mk ¹¸ÆÝÖ Ò‘ÿ& ë"÷ ÝÁä 1I 6a»H  OÌä/ h4•Ý( #· š1 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 2 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 3 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 4 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 5 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 6 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 7 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 8 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 9 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 10 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 11 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 12 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 13 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 14 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 15 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 16 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 17 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 18 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 19 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 20 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 21 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 22 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 23 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 24 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 25 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 26 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 27 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN 28 TO BE SCHLEPPED IN ÍÍÍÍÍ ä lî–ìÁ K‹£š TLOß 3ãuÆë 8ì‚£p Z‚:»9 ZTâ[è ›¿¨ ¯òDÆH Æt8 ¶sÄý 3¹ûxÖ 8¿¤RF %aDÆ %ï¿]^ Ё­ zÇ#1E ¡x…ë _€J Ÿ ,ut øP-O 3ø·C… 8Ò껽 %6ÃY­ %1:⠏‰ : ÿ‘·O¹ e”ê _/AVc Í ;5 mæ½$ 3^/( 8ÐƒÒ Zœ© ZöKý ­’¯ Q7°O æ‘}L > #C 3¿›ß« 8Ímè %hÈ` %¸èC¸ ®h ¥ êç»Kc åXi _¦Çl 2P9A Ë´f˜ 3†èd{ 8¨Âk %å'2t %#~† ~ i{ cuEä Ožÿ _ <± ,LÏ« î¨o 3¼*l 8[ïr l¸©C lŸÞX ¹¨” ܽ­#Ž ¼f¨ _£;¢ 8ãN ‹YÊ ( 6þÁš s¢Á‹> üCt3 BüpÙ 3[’ù ïŽt’­ 3Ã)Q S»ÆU 0Ýá{˜ 0ƒY 3ÐÚƒÕ } ¹;™ ´@_ ³»%¢÷ 3Êì SäéÝœ ê“d ÀáM¿v 3Š¹·• ¾ºã` Ãe}e ò „5ê š`ç âÍØ"A âTÒ/ ËÑo´ ¼üœ½ 4re r8X ¬Êªšý `noXŠ „‰ÍCð „\DAÙ ×|(D R šÑ s›F:| €¨_b X^ç˜ Î8ú· “Lyuvann Hmm? What is it? Made any progress yet? Sagi , what should we tell him? What's his opinion? We've found evidence Nothing for now Hmm? Didn't you get something out of Juwar?

Perhaps it's time you questioned him before the other villagers. What's his opinion? We know who's guilty Nothing for now Were those three really even in Mintaka on the day of the bombing? That's the first point to verify.

Maybe if you asked for specifics about what happened at the scene of the bombing...

Sagi, we're counting on you. What, really?! Then you're all ready to present an argument?

...Hmm, don't you need more evidence? Come back once you've thought it through some more. Bein was in Mintaka that day as well...

That means he, Juwar, or Mallo—one of them has to be the Mourning Mistral.

The other villagers all seem to have an idea of who it is.

Might you be able to get some kind of a hint from one of them?

I refuse to believe that everyone here supports this terrorist's actions. Hmm, it seems you've obtained expert testimony regarding Nollin and gunpowder.

Perhaps it's time you questioned him before the other villagers. Hmm, Nollin's gunpowder expertise? I think you know who to ask about this matter.

Have you spoken with her yet? The next step is to start pulling at the seams of their testimonies until something unravels.

We're not sure about much at this point, but the villagers are in a state of confusion as well.

If you ask around now, someone just may let something slip. What's his opinion? We know who's guilty We've found evidence Nothing for now Hmph, so you've managed to place that piece of evidence you found.

Let's see if those liars claiming that the Mourning Mistral isn't an Azhani change their tune now. Oh, so you found a clue back in Mintaka, did you?

It smells like gunpowder? That's Mallo's specialty. Maybe she knows something.

Once you have proof that the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, come back and report to me. I've made arrangements for your exit.

Hopefully you'll find some clue back at the scene of the bombing.

Once you have proof that the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, come back and report to me. Hmm, it looks like you've made the rounds and done some preliminary asking around.

Have you uncovered any evidence proving the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, then? No, I'm afraid not... Evidence... What should we try next? Ask around again Return to the bomb site Give up Lyuvann, I'll try asking around the village again. Again? I can't imagine you'll hear anything you didn't last time.

Isn't there any other way to prove the Mourning Mistral is a member of this village? Lyuvann, I'd like to go investigate the scene of the bombing again. Is it all right for us to leave Azha? The scene of the crime, you say? Yes, something useful may turn up there...

Understood. I'll arrange for you all to have free egress from the village.

Once you have proof that the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, come back and report to me. Lyuvann, it's useless. I'm giving up the search. Giving up?! What are you talking about? What about your promise to Quaestor Verus?

No, I won't abide it. You'll see this job through to the end.

Try to think of some other way to prove that the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani. First things first, it makes sense to go around and ask everyone for any information they can provide.

Have you forgotten anyone?

Once you have proof that the Mourning Mistral is an Azhani, come back and report to me. If this line comes up, let Kawazoe know. It's a bug. Empire Soldier Feh! I always knew it was just a matter of time until something like this happened.

We're going to have to really start laying down the law now! I can't believe anyone in this village could be a terrorist...

I feel responsible as well. I was here this whole time and didn't notice anything. I'll help however I can. Debug: Skip talking to everyone. Just what's going on? Not that it matters to me. I have my job to keep me busy. Oh, man, since I've been hiding, things have just gone from bad to worse...

I totally lost my chance to get out of here... Wh-what am I gonna do?! Access to this building is currently restricted.

The villagers have been moved to a separate location. We ask that you conduct your investigation there. Captain Lyuvann is waiting in the building on the left.

Please speak to him for a detailed account of the situation. We've been told not to let anyone exit the village.

Please speak to Captain Lyuvann if you have business outside of Azha. ÍÍ ä eß7 IÚUø 9Ë• Tªµ„´ YôÄ· ÎΔœ ’ÑÄ= T7*x` Ç\„¾à Ybù& Òq³› TÖE1 ³’&{ ì«Âl T[ý>s  wC­ ŠOªÛr T^}£d °–„Îú ™sýä åòðmÝ Ë́s L›DP TLmÖ¯ Šs‰w# ŸE]à ÿz@i5 TÁ2i bË¥J Ÿ¼` ˜üÍ TV²ü  uB ú y ÔO )ò¶&O T‹¥ ³à¿“Á 쯋éå T ê oÛB ŠTÉF T`“‰° is3×Ä Tä¬5¶ °v5›× I謫  ëªQ .Ú&Þ ¾ …¾> C ŒQ nÑ÷8x T˜ø³û ‘‚“5ç ­†Ÿf ¨M¢Ú T• zý‘ „Ô] оŽói KÓPI ÐÛQï0 ó/v r"ž TCý Ì?Êù nð.H  Qzíº Ñ´c4 ""áïV -ÉÀ 5%£; -9Ü( t6í´§ -õâ+ º?Ø" T’%»M ˜ª—2 -é q ZGY<ï -%Ð &³ù -Æ»Ó c©ÿ  To2.ë ÙEEI -w]ùt Åý]ç -äßD Mallo N-no, I wasn't in Mintaka! I'm telling the truth, give me a break already! Sagi Mallo, were you in Mintaka on the day of the bombing? No, no, no, no, no! I wasn't anywhere near there! Really? What the heck business do I have out in Mintaka? I was here, please believe me!

I can't offer any solid proof, but I promise I wasn't in Mintaka!

Take a look at my eyes! Do these look like liar's eyes to you?! , think we should store this testimony as magnus? Yeah, let's! We don't need it All right. I'll turn this testimony about her whereabouts on the date of the crime into magnus. Obtained Mallo's Testimony. All right. Let's ignore this information for now. Y-You think I did it?!

You've got to be kidding! I don't know anything about this whole mess! Nollin's never even handled gunpowder, let alone a bomb... I'm sorry to bother you.

Could you tell me who here besides yourself has a working knowledge of explosives? Explosives...? Well, everyone doing mining work knows at least enough to set and detonate them. How about people who work as packers, like Nollin? Nollin?

Nollin's never even handled gunpowder, let alone a bomb. You're barking up the wrong tree. He's never used gunpowder? Like I said before, the explosives we use here are special.

We handle them around lava, so they're designed to not go off that easily.

You couldn't get so much as a spark out of them unless you were trained. All right. I'll turn this testimony about Nollin's knowledge of gunpowder into magnus. This should be enough to debunk Nollin's testimony. I'm no expert on justice or anything...

But I can't believe that anything that winds up killing people is the right thing to do.

Your investigation here will help make sure no more people get hurt, right?

Then I'll tell you what I know. Good luck with your search. That detonator you've got there is only used here in this village.

For that matter, nobody is allowed to take them out of the village, either. They're unique to Azha. Hmm? Well, this is interesting. Huh? Wait, you mean... Yeah, that. Just where did you find it? Mallo, do you have any idea what this is? I've got more than an idea. That's part of a detonator for the explosives we use in the mines. A detonator? Yeah, the firing device, to be specific.

But only an Azhani should be able to get at those.

How did you get one? You're saying that only an Azhani has access to these?

Mallo, are you sure? Absolutely. They're special.

Only Azha uses them, and nobody is allowed to take them out of the village, either. So a detonator that's only used in Azha turned up at the scene in Mintaka...

This sounds just like the conclusive evidence Lyuvann was looking for. The metal device has now been identified as a bomb detonator. What are you talking about? I couldn't care less. What is it? What more could you possibly have to ask me about?

I've got more to do today than talk about somebody we don't even know for sure is around here.

Now that that's clear, get out of the way. I've got to get started prepping this batch of gunpowder. You're Mallo, right?

I've heard the Mourning Mistral is a member of this village.

Do you know anything about that? Mourning Mistral?

You mean the one responsible for those terrorist attacks on the Empire?

Hah! The world is swimming with people with a grudge against the Empire.

I don't know who you've been listening to, but I don't buy that it's an Azhani for one second.

Now that that's clear, get out of the way. I've got to get started prepping this batch of gunpowder. Mallo 1 Almarde I'm sorry... I can't say anything more than I already have. I'm sorry... I'm an Azhani, too. I could never suspect my friends. I heard you earlier. So the Mourning Mistral really is a member of the village... I'm afraid so. Almarde, can I ask for your help with the investigation? Me? I'm afraid I don't know anything about this.

And besides...I'm an Azhani, too. I could never suspect my friends.

I'm sorry if that sounds selfish... Couldn't this all just be a big misunderstanding?

I mean, a lot of the Azhani are upset at the Empire's methods, but...terrorism? Milly, Sagi...

I heard. You're here to investigate us, aren't you? Almarde, do you know anything about the Mourning Mistral? I've heard the name before, but I've never even heard it suggested that they were Azhani before.

Couldn't this all just be a big misunderstanding?

I mean, a lot of the Azhani are upset at the Empire's methods, but...terrorism? Almarde 1 ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ŽôL Ú—g– xñÊq 7~¯¤¨ <Ž¢ ÜÉ — ¤¤A) 7C¨‡ §v ÃlŠ‰ 7ÂðÔ üØGgê :q$] 4JÁ¥€ 7¦©O ñ«˜ qÇ´X ,VNþú 7sºb/ ]å¹LØ –Ô;’ 7Ñ‚Ñ Ê×#‡ )ð*… 7ËÂtí OiÙÃM 7×’ Šüû 7LI. úÊ«: ¸Èë© ¤ý¯ ÖÀ  Ô óÖÙ 7Û»;® §oŠÊ hg)5 7ä0 ý Úô ‚î ×9L ò’I 7Ž6pŽ ]ÃL ½ –xë 7HŽ²s Û¡A )¢ds 7nf@ú 7 ; 7Au; lj²¶á í•ðÔ ­µÖ‚À 7ìlý+ ]ˆa… –ÕÀ¨? 7Æ1Ñ% ²)1ý )òV\ 7~òq\ UÎÕu 7.…¢Õ T­ý9— €-“Þ ‰ŽMY… 7ñ.ÿÏ §‰WÃ& qÝ"¥ 7@î¹H Iìë‹N  j “ºô 7 À] ]wGÛ{ –áWܦ 7ág; |· )‹’ê 7Mõ/C  â^Û 7Šb~[ úmð­   • Ý°Å¬Ë 7è&â– ‡”|BH ¸Tê ¦àB 7…’Ô% ôÏË2 aëAº :Œ˜Ð" £^ íÞöÖï ø錶r ýÆ>Ôç <)‰÷ ¯¸áÇê WUu4 &_{óU 7nBª §¼è&ò à n™ 7ÅQÑ[ ¬ƒ( WG&Á ߏ!}š 7eš[ ]…^«4 –·ÜÌË 7!—qa ²Z%¤› ÇJìa 7Nsx Eƒï 78@L úÔô x WêÓtb 즂 WâÞE¨ dz§þ W‡{Š éí)³ W"ûh$ AEÏ 7¥wšº ‚ý¸ü· W¸!+$ ÊÂ>J WôEµƒ |Juwar More questions? I think I've told you enough. Sagi Juwar, you were in Mintaka on the day of the attack.

Could I ask you to explain what you were doing in the capital that day? What I was doing? Isn't it obvious?

The Mourning Mistral has been blowing up imperial buildings for a while now.

This time I thought I'd go blow away the selfish bastards while they listen to their silly speeches. What do you think, ? Let's hear more Sounds right to me Tell me more about what happened before the bombing. All right...sure. The imperial candidates finished their speeches, so I slipped into a nearby building.

I planted the bomb inside and left Mintaka. I didn't stick around to watch. A building? You say you planted the bomb in a building? ......?

Yeah, that's right. What of it? , think we should store this testimony as magnus? Yeah, let's! We don't need it All right. I'll turn this testimony about where the bomb was planted into magnus.

Obtained Juwar's Testimony. Hmm... Was the bomb planted inside a building that day? All right. Let's ignore this information for now.

But was the bomb planted inside a building that day? I see. Thank you. Come on, I'm tired of this. I told you who the Mourning Mistral is, didn't I?

If you don't believe me, ask around and hear what the others have to say.

I told you everything I know. Ugh! If you're gonna condemn me, then get on with it!

I knew the price when I set that first bomb. Just take me away and get it over with. Ask his motive Ask his whereabouts that day Ask about the bomb I've got nothing Juwar, what drove you to plant a bomb in the capital? Feh, I knew damn well that if we kept on taking the Empire's abuse, nothing was gonna change.

Even if you put me to death, there will be other Mourning Mistrals until Azha gets some respect. All right. I'll turn this testimony on his motive for the bombing into magnus.

All right. Let's ignore this information for now. Juwar, please tell me what you did on the day of the bombing. First break I got from mining work that day, I headed over to Mintaka on foot.

I'd been planning my little surprise for the speeches for a while by that point.

Once the bomb was set, I turned around and came home. I didn't stick around to watch. All right. I'll turn this testimony about his whereabouts on the date of the crime into magnus.

All right. Let's ignore this information for now. Please tell me specifically how you set the bomb. How? Well it was easy.

I had the bomb all ready to go before leaving for Mintaka. I took it into the city, set it, and left. Sounds suspicious Sounds fine to me You had a bomb "ready to go"? Well, sure. I'm the mining chief. I can cover up if a bomb or two is missing, no sweat.

Actually, I'm probably the ONLY person who could sneak a bomb out of the mines unnoticed.

So come on. That has to be enough to convince you that I'm the Mourning Mistral. All right. I'll turn this testimony about the specifics of the bombing into magnus.

If you've got enough free time to be sniffing around this village...

how about looking into the reasons why the Mourning Mistral exists in the first place, huh? You're Juwar, right? You got it. I'm Juwar. I oversee the mining in the Lava Caves. What of it? Could you tell me if you know anything about the Mourning Mistral? Of course I know about him. I'm his biggest fan. I know all there is to know.

The Mourning Mistral is sending out a warning. It's an ultimatum to the Empire.

Those selfish bastards in Mintaka are only concerned about themselves.

They couldn't care less about anybody living outside the capital, as long as they turn a profit.

This is a warning that their conceit isn't going to be taken quietly anymore.

Until they change, the Mourning Mistral will be there to make his message heard.

If you've got enough free time to be sniffing around this village...

how about looking into the reasons why the Mourning Mistral exists in the first place, huh? Juwar 1 Girl The Mourning Mistral? Nope, it's got nothing to do with us! Milly How can you say that? Several people in Mintaka were injured in the last terrorist attack. Who cares! What difference does it make what happens to those people!

You've seen what it's like in this village, haven't you?

You've seen what those people have done to this place, haven't you?! Guillo And I suppose that's a reason to kill them in retaliation?

Not even a pack of irascible koa monkeys would kill each other to settle an argument. You people can't possibly understand the way we feel! ...... Bein What, are you still suspecting me? I'm afraid I've already told you all I know. Bein, you said that you were in Mintaka on the day of the bombing.

Can you tell me what you were doing there? So that's what's on your mind. You looked so serious, I didn't know what you were gonna say.

I was off duty that day, so I figured I'd go into the city and listen to the candidates' speeches.

After listening to the two of them speak, I stopped by the port, then headed home to Azha.

When I got back, I ran into you and we had that talk. Does that answer your question? What did you do at the port after the speeches? I shot the breeze with a few folks. Nothing in particular, really.

As a result of my work, I've gotten to know a number of people in Mintaka.

I drop by to say hello even when I don't have specific business with them. Obtained Bein's Testimony. Do you think what the Mourning Mistral does is justice? Or...

I don't know. Don't suppose any of us ever will. Sagi... Do you really have to do this?

I don't know anything about the Mourning Mistral. Please don't ask me anything more. I don't know anything about the Mourning Mistral. Please don't ask me anything more. Sagi... Never thought you and I would have to meet like this. Bein...

Bein, do you know anything about the Mourning Mistral? I'm afraid not.

I have no idea who it is, and if I did, I can't say I'd be likely to rat him out.

Sagi, you just don't understand. The Mourning Mistral is needed. By everyone in the village.

I'm telling you this for your own good.

Stop sniffing around about the Mourning Mistral. Otherwise you're liable to get—

Sorry, forget I said anything.

...And here I thought we could become fast friends. Bein 1 ÍÍ ä m+Ù' 2o²Å  <ßà ±£~¬ Father Father ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä QÅ€X Ùš  ƒ™U dÃ%ç ƒÝ‚gƒ ª[+c ƒ¥M‡ ðB£ °þp†ï ýeäAÅ ǶWõ Ê:º­ ýñm“ e¢¬$ d6]5 Ê2Á7 ýâ¨{ï ~T‡ àa0/$ ýXT': ÏŠ  R8÷E U)b¿t ýù´h íñ Š &HS±È ýÈxç• Z8Æ07 ¹kᜉ ý3èa@ àÖ«s ýE¦Ž+ 5Àî ’3¾2 Ø:Î ýmj`f gOY= æFp ©s@ ý2…AÛ ó<Ëå¡ `œ™  Ö’|Õ ý"Wo  í²øãK &ß&S ý Mpg JX÷4} ¹ã ýuŒ àd» ý °É ·^çÿ áq\ ì·p ý¦« ¶{" 2F %+€vo ý d¶ 'Y q‹- x ýk8û‰ ¬êÅB* ­¶  *iåŽ@ ýö,— ¨dËÝ? ý†‚íŠ †ðCs ¨û Ì !µ¹7 ý7}ƒA ²YŠR ·¡s ;Sã ýa͚à ÁªÐ y¹ü Í ú#È j³TÞ Nollin I'm standing behind the Mistral! I'd never sell out somebody who's risking his life for Azha!

Never! You hear me?! I'm standing behind the Mistral! I'd never sell out somebody who's risking his life for Azha!

I'd like to believe that everyone here feels the same way! I'd like to, but...

That girl Almarde seems to have a few ideas of her own about him... Aww, I've got nothin' else to say to you! I'm the Mourning Mistral, make no mistake. Now hurry up and take me away! Sagi What do you think, ? Ask his motive Ask his whereabouts that day Ask about the bomb I've got nothing Nollin, what drove you to plant a bomb in the capital? Feh, you know damned well what! The drop in the market rate for flame ice, what else?

Setting the price that low is tantamount to sentencin' us all to death here!

I don't like harmin' the Mintakan people, but at this rate, we're all doomed to shrivel up and die! Let's hear more I'm convinced Please tell me about your motive in a little bit more detail. What more detail do you need? If the prices for flame ice go any lower, this village is history!

I'm just givin' the Empire what they deserve! , think we should store this testimony as magnus? Yeah, let's! We don't need it All right. I'll turn this testimony about his motive for the bombing into magnus.

Obtained Nollin's Testimony. All right. Let's ignore this information for now. I see. Now, see here! I'm the Mourning Mistral! Now hurry up and arrest me! Nollin, please tell me what you did on the day of the bombing. Same as any other day, I'd taken a load of flame ice into the capital. You went to Mintaka... Yes. And while I was there, I decided I'd do some damage. All right. I'll turn this testimony about his whereabouts on the date of the crime into magnus.

Please tell me specifically how you set the bomb. How? I just set it. I set it, and then BOOM. Boom? Yes, dammit! How much detail do you need?

BOOM! You hear me? BOOM! Sounds suspicious Sounds right to me ...Nollin, it's your job to pack the flame ice, is that correct?

Do you ever handle explosives in that line of work? Just what are you— O-Of course I do! What are you implying!

I-I know enough to set a silly bomb! Don't patronize me! I'm not convinced. I wonder if there's some way to confirm Nollin's ability to handle gunpowder. I see. Thank you. I don't care how many times you ask me, I can't tell you a thing about the Mourning Mistral!

You're in the way of my work. Now get out! You're Nollin, right?

I've heard that the Mourning Mistral is a member of this village. Do you know anything about that? Huh?! What's this? I've got nothin' to say to you.

Now stay away from the flame ice! It's not my fault if you get frostbite. S-Sorry. First and foremost, what's this flimflam about the Mourning Mistral being an Azhani?!

What an offensive notion. You treat us like criminals without a shred of proof!

And you expect us to listen to your reckless finger-pointin'?

Now look, you're in the way of my flame ice packing. Get out! Out! What do YOU want? You're in the way of my work. Go on, clear out! ÍÍ ä ((Xœ£ P9 ) Uï `ÔË• eHR]È {:wG °Oføù éÊÁ7÷ ðrÓô 萵³ IXSÔ é÷€[ VÐ<߀ `Ù¨½– c"àä /òæt ®äŒ¬™ `ºç­ üë,” d=9 >:1o¼ `¿›~ IÅ’., ø› ‡l‘Ù `Â å† ÏN:j= §K¡í û;aØ1 é)y  ôòH `¥sðy !f18ì ˆµWt HcvJd |ýé~ Œæ›%Î |­L* ó-ry² |òuɧ Milly Anuenue... Wow, it's been years! I haven't been back since I graduated from school. Sagi Oh, that's right! You've been to Anuenue before, haven't you, Milly. Uh-huh. I used to attend the School of Magic here. Guillo I thought you said you were a sheltered girl who had never seen the outside world? Well...I was. My trips to and from the school every day were chaperoned.

I traveled by ship—but they never let me look outside even once!

All I saw were my bedroom and the school. Room-ship-school-ship-room. That's how it went every single day. ...Oh. Hey, um...Milly. What's school like, anyway? I wouldn't really know. You just...study. A lot.

The School of Magic is supposed to be for people who care about continuing their education.

But I wasn't like that at all. Sure, I did the work and learned the lessons...

but what I really wanted was to see all the things I'd read about with my own two eyes. So I ran away... Maybe you didn't want to study, Milly—but I'm glad you did. Huh? I mean—you're super smart, and that's been a huge help. R-Really? You think I'm smart? Oh, I don't know... Hee hee hee... Please! Stop that offensive giggling. Eeeaaaah! What was that?! It's a Dark Service patrol ship! All the way out here? Can't we shoot it down? Sfida Attendant No, miss! The Sfida's not equipped with a weapons system. We'll just have to try to outfly them— Ah-ohhh! Damn! They knocked out the propulsion system! We're going down! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "ïDÙ` º ^@ JØOå )î«ß% 0 p'F D°èž Jxoù )æ ­ãÚ~· Dýä¼È ÙurMÑ ¸ì¿ ñ% \° D1ML =òÆß¿ )dŒ| % nD DMu9Ä GŠµÓ¦ a¿ñ Þšš¸ DEz¹V *ÔI™+ Dƒ£b 9s>É' )>†¸ ˆøóöÊ Dò¬Ôð èóç¯ù )™-‹Œ T,àð Dûã¸Ý _…­@‘ 7ÿé “Sagi Good to see everybody's safe. Guillo Where are we? Milly Hey, hold on! This is the Holoholo Jungle!

Oh, no. This is bad. Really, really bad. What's wrong, Milliarde? Is it...bad? Shut up, dingbat! Seriously, what's wrong, Milly? Is this place dangerous or something? They say that even the most seasoned travelers get lost in this jungle.

You need this rock called a landmark stone that's been bewitched by the headmaster of the School of Magic—otherwise you can never escape! I get it. Hmm, that is bad. How can you be so calm, dummy! Go ahead, kick back while you rot to death—

but I'm not ready to turn into Holoholo compost, YOU GOT ME? Uh...OK. Why don't we calm down a little? I'm sure there's a way out. ......!! Oh no oh no! Was that a Holoholobird?! We can't let it find us, or else! I think it found us. But look, it's carrying young. Doesn't that make it a friendly bird? Ooh... Why do I bother getting mad? The Holoholobird carries its young when it goes hunting for food. Ohh. Which means, it's HUNTING FOR FOOD RIGHT NOW! Stop arguing! This isn't the time! Get your magnus ready! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä £†a gF8m ¯qË S¿U¥¦ Zv!ðK &æ|D ê dž, uóp+Ÿ …òÎ4 I didn't really have time to notice before, but that is one big bird... Guillo You certainly won't go hungry if we end up stranded here. It might even taste like clucker.

...Not that I'd know the difference. Stop that. We can't just sit around, or Shanath and his goons will get a head start.

Let's find some way out of this place. Sfida Attendant I should stay here and try to repair the Sfida. You continue the operation, Master Sagi.

I'll have her up and running before you can say, "Mission complete!" Thanks, I appreciate it. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä –?Ø ÅÊÙ¹  ³o 3ND1 :ïR g W¾4ýa ]ÃÑýA yÑrÈ ¸›‹ÿ WBx$ L×÷Ä 3•ss™ Çœ»æ W=Jû «X™`† WZ`: ºSagi Whoa! Look at the size of that olifant! Guillo I think it's sleeping. Milly Stupid dingbat! Don't get so close!

Olifants can turn really savage when they're upset.

Especially right after they wake up. They go berserk and charge right at you! Wow, Milly. You really do know everything. Well, it's all written in the School of Magic's textbooks... So it's just hearsay. Shut UP! Now let's keep moving—and try not to wake it up! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä p¥¥ó —ç^d qÕB 2]ŸŽÖ 9E<‹Ý O+øᤠU“0Â} ÏI+– @!ƒO O‘õ÷ uì>Ú OÞ±¸ ÁüæüA ŸûÞ” ˜µF ¼;k9 F[Øâî 2=Ì<< xÙ;µ› €.© Ÿã©œ˜ 2ôy £ ÒSagi Hey, didn't we just pass through here? Guillo I think we did. Milly See? See!! What did I tell you?

The Holoholo Jungle's a terrible place. This is how it starts—you get lost, you can't find the way out...

...and when you finally collapse, the Holoholobirds come out and...ewww. Hey, Milly. Do you know which way Komo Mai is? The rainbow's over yonder, so I guess it would have to be...that way. Oh, but what difference does it make? We can't get out without a trail. Maybe we could get some help from the olifant... Didn't you say it charges when it gets mad? I see. So we make our own trail. Exactly. If we can just get it to wake up... All right, then. Let's get this pugnacious pachyderm out of bed. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä «fµÄ ÷d„[ Ó .©ŠL´ 4˜öœc h¿^« o`.“ ½zá; ²©Ö .ké âSagi That's the way to Komo Mai, right? Milly Uh-huh. And look, we've got a brand new road! Guillo We certainly do, but...how far is that olifant going to run? I hope we don't find Komo Mai in ruins... H-Hey, it wasn't my idea! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä K̼ c³ € Nð•X -¶. 3;¦ ’_…Mb ™ÏSÈ -Âi ÖwóX] -nØ ¨¨ã $ÝS ^Sagi ...Ahhh! Smell all those flowers! Milly They call Komo Mai the City of Flowers. The fragrance carries through the whole capital. Guillo Weren't we supposed to meet with that Corellia person? Queen Corellia should be at the palace. It's up in the center of town. This is so exciting—I've never actually been inside! OK, center of town, got it. Let's go! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @湍 †¨A< G;f· ³ê7ß ý*ôV ¡pv ¦ì Ñ] A<I PJ€| _Òj ƒˆêy‘ v — Î&9`o NŠCm ä‰x®œ $Áá¹J -#Ñd $¸”] >I1á² ¡–‹vG Ÿæ¨ô $ñ¡Í Õ÷æ $oR .@—›i ¡ÝÂ^ „¥+ÆŒ $Yà¹W ­o@ÍO pÔ ¤Z w­&° $çÓ‹|  H•öõ ¡ù£Êå Ð8ìÊ„ ¾%ãÁ %‚¦¸ ¡¬³J; 9g–ï VJù V¢ÎF ¡ˆýþ! ††´: ¡»Ôx› óqþ¨ $¾‚ fw¦y‹ ¡†Á„H ¤wAþø $UQÏ Ëœ÷O $KŽc ÝS«k™ ¡(ç©m VS S ¡%É m5Pû óÊ:8 ùñ3‰â ¡kì™& ÿ“*Ô "ÍÏ µè•q ¡ ª¨= )Anuenue Guardsman Halt. Who might you be? This way leads to Queen Corellia's palace. If you've no business here, we'll have to ask you to turn back. Sagi Oh, I've come from Alfard on behalf of Quaestor Verus. My name is Sagi.

I would be honored if I could have a moment of Her Grace, the fairy guide's, time. Ah, Master Sagi. We'd heard you were coming. Forgive us for the misunderstanding. Let us escort you to the queen. Right this way. Queen Corellia, we've brought the emissaries from Alfard. Corellia Thank you. Welcome to Anuenue. You've come quite a long way to see me... What message is it you bear? Your Grace, I'd like to speak with you about the Empire's attempts to promachinate the world. Machina... Yes, of course. Continue. I know of your plight. Stories of promachination reached my ears some time ago. Then...you'll help us, Your Grace? Out of the question.

The people of Anuenue are not fond of conflict.

We have always stayed neutral and peaceful in matters of foreign policy—a tradition I intend to keep. Guillo And suppose the Machina Vanguard has already arrived on your soil...

You think neutrality and that smug little grin will stop them? I assure you, if promachination shows signs of spreading into Anuenue, I shall take the necessary action.

However, as of yet I've heard no such news. There's nothing more to discuss. ...I understand, Your Grace. I'll explain your position to the quaestor. Milly But...Sagi... What else can we do? Let's harass her Not much It's not like she's siding with promachination. Let's report to the quaestor and see what he thinks. Yeah, it's not like she's siding with promachination. Let's report to the quaestor and see what he thinks. Did you just... You wouldn't happen to be a spiriter? Huh? Me? Y-Yes, Your Grace—I am. Is that so? If you've no further business with me, then kindly leave.

Tell Quaestor Verus I cannot be of help to him. Yes, Your Grace. Sir, we weren't able to secure Queen Corellia's help.

But she doesn't seem to be in support of promachination, either. Verus Ever the pacifist, even now. All right, I suppose there's no point in pursuing the matter further.

My guardian spirit has already cautioned me against pressuring the fairy guide.

That concludes your mission. Good work. Return to Mintaka. Yes, sir. Orders to withdraw? Yeah. Let's go back to the Holoholo Jungle. Repairs to the Sfida should be done by now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6p“Û ýÅ/ S¯ cœ%Û ×Ëü b†r!Ü gÿµù˜  É Ž· bDÌ 41ߦ$ eÛ kn e[ê bލœ š(¡XZ bµÆö Ý©}® ¶¢U" 0A}Í Õ¹ðÄÙ ÜÑœÄ cªëá $3W6L `Ï<}- `û*¼0 T §å œŒPq b¼ì ¹äñÓ{ êÍí $£–õ ÃàÝ 2? bÏQ4 toûa$ bYËRi ÀɬÅ ‰F²7 Æt¾ bôBî @}žÎÎ b°D: tSµƒ· ¾Uå ™f æ¸ O:¬1 ´†bS [) '”,ðÙ Æi=Œ .¬2· ëÈlÙ œˆPe$ b€ŸŒ) ¹Milly Wait. As long as we're in Komo Mai... Why don't we stop at the School of Magic? Sagi You mean the school you went to? That's the one. It's a repository for all the world's knowledge.

Maybe we could learn something about that strange world we keep finding ourselves in. That's true... Want to go take a look, ? Sounds fun! Will it be any fun? Yeah. Plus I've always wanted to see what a school is like. I don't think 's that interested. He wants to know if it'll be any fun. Hmm, well that all depends on how you define fun.

There's no question the School of Magic has the largest collection of reference materials anywhere. Guillo They might have information about Malpercio's afterlings as well. That settles it, then. You don't mind, right, ? No, I don't mind As a matter of fact... Good! Then let's go. That's weird. She couldn't have heard your answer, . Then again, when has that ever stopped her? Wait. Why don't we look around the School of Magic a little more? Yeah, good idea. The quaestor never said anything about rushing back. We should have time for another visit. What do you say, ? Let's go take a look I've had my fill OK, let's head over to the School of Magic. says he's had his fill. Really? He won't go? ...Not even as a favor to me? I've been dying to know about that strange world we keep finding ourselves in. The School of Magic might have answers. Can't we head over and take another look? All right No means no! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä :žje ]²ñO ðèîü êô‘> têû¨, Jó‹Ç ¢\ ; ×cìò ç‹¡ÒÒ 2³9 ‡6% Îoö¼ +®_¯z Gôo± G¸FO FbÓ ‡-Aå ìñ0U 4/Ÿ Àã: Srs,í ]92©¦ aãÍp ]7, aj™Ý X¨` &, áÑqç ì}]dÏ ဪȒ ìCܧ ˆET¦  a«ì áÕÏÀ q]U9| á ›” /ŒŠÂ ÛC ê¨Ò~Ø ᯙÍÅ knÖ á ¡p 8z•) b²š X)¬2ž {Ä( i!|iå ¨y‹8] ¯bX¸ KB% ö™ Šj–A X$ÞµÈ l!i" ¡yCê€ ðˆ,ñ ‘–†ô ÷£ Sfida Attendant Sir! Thank goodness, I was worried about you out in the rain. Everyone, come inside and dry off! Master Sagi, am I glad to see you! Sagi What's wrong? The Sfida still seems to be having some trouble. Yes... You see, they hit a crucial part of the drive system.

I don't see a way to fix her with the parts I've got handy.

And even if I did have the parts I need—she's taken quite a beating.

To be honest, I'm not sure I have the skills to put her back in the air. I see. What a mess... Got any ideas, ? Let's contact Verus We could ask Corellia Yeah, we could ask the quaestor to send us another ship!

This time, a huge one that can pick up the Sfida and everything! Milly Hey, that's not bad! Let's give him a call right now. OK. Man This is Geldoblame. What is it, Sagi? Oh, Geldoblame! The Dark Service attacked and the Sfida took a lot of damage. Geldoblame What?! That's terrible. We're having trouble repairing it here. Is there any way you could send a large ship to Anuenue? Hmm... As much as I'd love to say I'll have it there in a flash...

Quaestor Verus is away at the moment, and I don't have the authority. Can you make things work on that end? Hmm... As much as I'd love to say I'll have it there in a flash...

Quaestor Verus is away at the moment, and I don't have the authority. Can you make things work on that end? Hrm... Well, I'll certainly try. I'm sorry. When the quaestor returns I'll pass him your message. Please do. It's no good. The quaestor's out so we can't get a ship. Guillo That's fine with me. I don't care one jot if we wait right here. No stinking way! We don't know when another one of those birds will come swooping in again! Come on, let's go ask Queen Corellia. It can't hurt to try, right? All right, sure. Let's go. Yeah... The queen might help if it's just a matter of fixing the Sfida. Of course! Good thinking, ! Let's head back to the palace! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä g`Åá ãó<å  {a ±©×™– ¶Dñ#Þ €ä¿ G ‰{ kD͈ r¶›-™ S¡-’ ºù…~H r˜‘⊠xŽ ›® ²= §Anuenue Guardsman Queen Corellia is off meditating at the Veinroots of the Celestial Tree. I'll be happy to assist you in her stead.

What seems to be the matter? Sagi We wanted to ask for help with ship repairs. The vessel we came in on has been grounded. I see. That's a reasonable request.

But I'm afraid we cannot help you. Guillo You're not going to start preaching to us about neutrality again? That is a concern—but it's not the only concern.

As you can see, Anuenue is one with nature.

We simply don't have the means to repair a ship made from machina. Milly ...That's true, now that you mention it. Perhaps you should consider dropping by the School of Magic.

It houses all sorts of knowledge, magical AND otherwise. You might discover something worth your while. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä £(4 vøu6 ÐNk G˜5( L½Íoä jÒ: ‹ù0í. îÛ’ŠÅ üýFr1 kn˜ /±¶'C GÑGpH t†$ î€A½ï ¡óåØ× ÏH* ÖA¯Îf  #Ft ½2 eÏps kÈ¥ÄA  +܏ ‚}‘¢ eïÓ›² š‚×  Ä) ôá¸99 Ï/?7  ÚÙO eô»Ö %ì¬Û  £Úã× |Stuck-Up Kid Guys! Check this out! It's Lolo's latest invention! Girl Liar. Lolo's busy making the waterwheel, my mom said so. Yeah, but I asked my father and he gave her lots of money so she'd make time for this first! Second Banana Really? Cool! Come on, make it do something! OK, um...I just put this Holoholobird feather in, and...mmm... Ahhh, make it stop! Hey, come on, ahh! Wow, that's so cool! Ohh, I want one... Guillo Noisy little whelps. This is why I hate kids. Sagi But look at the gadgetry inside that toy... I wouldn't mind having one, either. Milly Hey...that's it! What do you mean? Well, whoever designed the gadgetry in that toy might know how to repair the Sfida. Ohh! I get it. Isn't that a stretch? We've got nothing to lose.

They said someone named Lolo made it, right? Yeah. Let's see if we can track her down. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "”LOE Û7@ ³¡“¤ ó>¡ —¶Å \F‰ ƒÑÿ? HøËž Nñ$oC …‡É º yÊç i‘H œ®4ü %ñôó‰ ,tæVõ ¤¤€œ DÜe$u Hñž wY{h§ H“|Ð }a¶‘þ %iÕ…Õ ‰¬ L0 %ÄLë •·þÝ¡ H!Íz ž2—sÉ r–Fc Ú8}…Ç %Òdf 5Jbªß ÷Xò ]—7q Hm«4 ‚Sagi Agh! Agh! Owww... What's with the psychotic monkey? Milly Are you all right?

Holoholo koa monkeys are natural pranksters. You have to watch your back. It's OK, I'm fine. But the little sneak scared me right out of my skin.

Huh? Uh-oh... Guillo What is it, Sagi? That little... The landmark stone—it's gone. Wha?! Wha?! Gah?! Gah?! What do you mean, "gone"! What are we supposed to do? Well, um...I guess we'll have to go back to the School of Magic and get another one. But...wasn't ours the last stone? As a matter of fact, it was... Great. We'll just have to hunt down that koa monkey, then. We have to get the stone back no matter what. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ç½ Z·¼Ô ýÜD4 DÂÑ2; KkûtÈ quU’ wSagi Whew, about time. And now we can get through the jungle. Guillo Talk about getting sidetracked. Milly Well, at least it's over with.

Let's head for Opu and find Lolo! Í ä IŸ!f Øh‡ž tEå 3JT¡Ð 8-5Òÿ •§!Ùë žËMj ‚Sç Êô†ïˆ •ˆš{ 9£&Ò •ZÓý P*/Û] ô àQ ¤-•ø %Ê‘• ¿Milly I wonder where this Lolo person lives? Sagi Let's ask the villagers. With workmanship like hers, she's probably a local celebrity. Villager Oh, you're here to see Lolo, you say? Yes, that's right. Do you know where her house is, sir? I sure do. It's the first house after you cross this here bridge. But don't you go tying her up. We need her focusing on the waterwheel. Guillo What was that about? Beats me. But we know where she lives now. Let's go see her. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ;ôá? Ë«# h©ž J`S /£P …n@J Y7+Ãn fž[Ø- r Šq fZ™Ò Œvš„3 ö Îéº ü½!æð f”3&Ø *К9 f« } k¬p Oz ‘Ä fÝÔÞ eMïFù ù# K ž fú7üS 6KzUü £Úš•õ ª ™9 fü—,Ò …‚]W ö!ü¨Ê ²†%º fÌëôi R¿Í§ ÍFXc 3k÷ ¬ f ãÙ j“Šåµ ø$žÆ ‰öiñ fUÛ9Ó ïd΍ ²ó= ÙËB f˜‹ë¯ YH“ñ Ü^…§= ð?ñG 5'QÁ f¯aÔœ ª(« è EƒyÆ Ö…À1÷ ö»³Õ åt¢4” £%;á ô^°À ¸Xrà "í™r fd ;î  Sagi This is the place. Hope she's home. Excuse me, umm, Lolo? Anybody home? Lo-lo? Young Woman Oh! Be right there! I'm really, really sorry, but the waterwheel's not quite done yet. Just give me a little more time! Milly Waterwheel? What are you talking about? Huh? You mean you're not here to hound me about that? Lolo Whew, you had me scared. They were just here about the waterwheel yesterday, so I was wondering what was up.

So...you want help repairing your airship, correct? It's an Empire ship. It uses machina—do you think you could fix it? Machina, huh...

Hmm...I've seen machina once before...

But I mostly work with wood. It's all I know how to handle—I don't think I could do much with machina. Oh...that's too bad. Well, you see, it's a problem with durability. Wood parts just don't hold up as well as machina parts. Guillo This was a waste of time.

Sagi, shall we head back? It's better we just wait for Verus to return. Oh! What about the Celestial Tree?

No, no... If it were that simple, I wouldn't be pulling my hair out over this dumb waterwheel. Nuts. Celestial Tree? You mean that great big braidtree that blossoms once every thirty years, right? That's the one. The Celestial Tree could be used to make parts just as sturdy as the machina kind.

But there's no way Queen Corellia would give us permission to use the tree for parts.

So, unfortunately, I don't think I can be much help after all. I'm sorry! What if we got you wood from the Celestial Tree? Whoa! You could do that? Yeah, we'll try to work something out. It would help you with the waterwheel, too, wouldn't it? How did you know? We heard the villagers talking about it. They really want their waterwheel. Yeah. They want something that they can make into a symbol of the village.

But ordinary wood just isn't cutting it.

I keep falling short, and I'm way past my deadline. I don't know what to do... Don't worry, we'll find some way to gather materials from the Celestial Tree. That's all it would take, right? Wow, you mean it?! Oh, thank you! Weh?! ......!! Wh-What the devil?! Release him, wench! A-Anyway... I'll get wood. Uh, at the tree! Tree wood!

Then we'll bring it back and you can fix the Sfida, OK? You bet! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä æpÌ WíÄ Ãn× t®*Ô yÔ¢”• O.øŸ ܱ™ƒ tÉE<¬ CîU³ Z{F} ake³ ªö0 ìïü¥ @:Z ©^Û l‡7Ò tÑÂ1 ´Þ0mý à%ap Üõ\ à›¥ qÇí… tE^ï. ÿ¾¤H Z0·Gk §-zô t¾ÛD ¸Milly Sagi! Shouldn't you think a bit before you make wild promises like that? Don't come crying to me later. Sagi Wild promises? But we might be able to fix the Sfida if we get wood from the Celestial Tree! We should have just waited for Quaestor Verus to call. Instead you...you let HER wear the pants! Wear the...what? Guillo Milliarde—that's the complete opposite of what you told us before.

I believe you said there's "no stinking way" you would wait around for Verus. I-I just meant I didn't want to wait in the jungle. I never said anything about waiting in general! I know! Let's go back to Komo Mai. We could wait there, over tea. Nope, sorry. I made a promise to Lolo. Let's head for the Celestial Tree. My, aren't we a trooper all of a sudden?

All right, I see how it is. Your wish is my command. Nyaaah! What was that for? What did I do? Who knows. W-Wait up, you two! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &œ|ÓÍ V¥ý H5—S ^§ë½v ca…Ï dsuó ¼w&>a ^6õ,Ù ã —,R ¸~7 &!HÙH yñˆ©7 8·D- «"MÆ ±ïg¡6 ŠZ'¡ Diý÷Ö ®¹›¦… µÖ¾y ®ÒþK  пDÖ) ^9}š¦ ‚ m! û{š‘ ÀÚùMÊ ®¶É Ñ â"b€ñ ‘…B ,+ã( ®±“Ø ÂeN - ^ ²_ ×’m#¸ ® k0µ º,çØ ^>s6u BÏWtÑ ®~#¤ ‘Celestial Tree Keeper I'm sorry, but the Celestial Tree is off-limits. May we help you? Sagi Yes, excuse me—is there any way you could spare some wood from the Celestial Tree? Spare some wood? Are you joking? We'd just like you to cut off a few branches for us. Please. Don't be absurd! There's no way we could take a blade to the Celestial Tree! Milly See? I told you so. Don't look at me. Woman What is the matter? Servants of the Celestial Tree shouldn't raise their voices like that in her presence.

What if you startle her? Yulfee! You have to hear this. These people are telling us to slice off part of the Celestial Tree! Yulfee I said keep it down. I don't know the circumstances, but regardless, taking a blade to the Celestial Tree is out of the question.

I'm sorry for your trouble, but you'll have to leave. There's no way, then?

We really need the wood. You heard her! No means no! If you need a piece of the Celestial Tree that badly...there are ways.

Every year she sheds some of her branches.

That's how she cares for herself—shedding the older branches ensures no nutrients go to waste.

If the fell-branches would suffice, you could try asking Queen Corellia, to start with. Yulfee! The fell-branches are still sacred wood containing the power of the Celestial Tree!

We can't just give them away to strangers! I know, but... It's all right, I understand. We'll speak with the queen. I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help. No, it was kind of you to tell us about the branches. Thank you so much. You're welcome. May the Celestial Tree's blessings be with you. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ƒ#‚^ —Šã, ød2+ Cˆ6Q I¨<Öé v¤£8 xÁÈ) ©¦ Ë ©’øé <”£¸ Ó€¦ †õœm ½eš§ CÅ‘ NSagi What was that about? They sure seemed to be in a hurry. Milly It looks like they came from the palace. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, ? Trouble? I don't know Yeah. Let's stop by the palace and find out what's going on. Hmm... Well, the guardsmen looked pretty upset. Something must have happened. Let's stop by the palace and find out what's going on. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä <:L· O¥)· ¯Í D9E¬ ŠU$‹ ?iäÙ Öþ@7¶ η  =82Óí çxªê Š$½x 1¢óy FL’ B gK‹ FîÒh ÒôSª QÖïô šñØ Ÿ´¤Ö  ƒEÐË Þ)DÏï ši!C› (°ÿÄÖ îÞ¦ò zWGF­ šðæÈ îÉL¹¬ ÐIY [h‡á ©"¶= RÞyH šÂB"å Þ) ±‰Q| Íÿ šëÙ9% A7Z û Ø¹Ò †¬Iuà š`Ž3k ­O9oú šÒZS‰ ­ë²á‡ šø<^ ¿¯0 Ç t3Œ ÷'MÐÙ šIVù ’¤W Â§òº V‰›‰Â š!Ç+ ¾äÔD’ C¦9+ ç…?i‚ ®ÊH }·XÊ. ¡}´U °{W¬Ó ; š Anuenue Guardsman Queen Corellia! It's only a matter of time until they take control of the Veinroots! Please, command us! Corellia How could you allow such an invasion? You should have noticed sooner! But my queen, we never dreamed they would strike right at the Veinroots! They caught us unaware. They've brought in some sort of giant machina. If we don't act soon... Companies Two and Three, hurry and join Company One. Company Four, you protect the Celestial Tree.

I shall follow shortly. We will not suffer this invasion a moment longer! Aye! You're still here? As you can see, I don't have time to humor you. Sagi They mentioned machina... Don't tell me it's the Empire! That's none of your concern. Now kindly stand down—my men await me. But we can do something about the machina! Please, Your Grace, let us help! The answer is no. Anuenue can solve its own problems. We have no intention of accepting another nation's aid. I'm not asking for an alliance. This has nothing to do with the quaestor's business. -I- want to help! ...Very well. If it means that much to you. The Empire has seized what we call the Celestial Tree's "Veinroots," which lie beneath our soil.

All life in Anuenue stems from the Celestial Tree. Her roots span the entire continent, but the Veinroots are where they grow thickest.

The Empire must be planning to promachinate those Veinroots. Can you stop them? We'll try. Let's go, Guillo, Milly, ! OK! What about the branches? This time we'll stop promachination before it starts! Guillo Sagi, what about the branches? Oh, yeah! Umm, we have one more favor to ask, Your Grace. What would that be? Could you spare us some of the Celestial Tree's fell-branches? ...I will consider it. But that discussion can come later. Right now we haven't a moment to lose. I understand. We'll be on our way. My queen, is this wise? This year's fell-branches are more potent than usual.

Besides, we already had another use in mind, did we not? I never said I would give them any branches. Yes... Yes, of course. Such treasures aren't meant for the likes of them. ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ~¡ 0 îÿúý ÁÔŠ veø #ŸõøÀ |Š¤€>  Ç  |äLook at these tracks. Only a machina arma would scar the roots like this. They must have one further in. Sagi No surprise there. But we're not losing again, guys. We have to stop them, no matter what. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä àéí§ c§Ôˆ 7ðI/ ëø¶} )@0A uâÑ u°—_ ic B¿Wä i ï¢lThe root's been burned away! It looks like we'll have to cross to get to the Veinroots...but how? Jump! Give up No way, it's too far! Even with our wings of the heart, we'd fall halfway. We can't just give up. What if they've already started promachination? Milly Hey! Look over there! The Veinroots must be in there. We'll have to find some way down. Well, we can't use the Sfida... Guillo Couldn't we ask Lolo to make us something? Gadgets seem to be her specialty. Right! OK, let's go back to Opu. Ooh... Lolo this, Lolo that! Hmph! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 'úá == '5ö| Ýo@ À¿“ Y;(D A‚Ÿ A äb=— Ÿ®ƒ‘ KÎ/ß Ùmjˆ ò5 ò°½4, òIË VN6TÜ Q§W  ¬ÞD˜p ÿ ‡Ã ¼N} Í.Û ‰DŠw| =þïþ °ÔúYJ G|V î9Óö ÊÄü=Æ ÐÇ#æé ÊzM$© ê·jQŠ ʳyá¹ &-D ÞÐ G“jv4 ïGq j Ø< ‡˜¶m ¬‘¯Ñm ]$ªœ êp–ž 0Lolo Oh... Sagi! Sagi Lolo! What are you doing here? I came to see the Celestial Tree.

I felt bad asking you to do all the work. Well, your timing is great! We have a favor to ask. Huh? Oh, OK, sure! I get it. So I just need to make something that'll help you cross where the roots are broken. Well, that's easy enough. And for materials, we can make do with some dagroots. Dagroots? Yeah, the little root pieces you can find at the ends of the Celestial Tree's roots.

They're not super potent, but they should be strong enough for me to throw something simple together. OK! We'll go look for a dagroot. Hey, wait a sec! I need more than one or it won't work. Dagroots come in five different types, each with a different element. I need one of each kind or I can't use them.

Plus they're hard to reach because of how the roots tangle together and block the way. Milly This sounds hard... Just how are we supposed to get into the tight spots? Shove the dingbat through? Oh, you can use this fellah. He won't have any trouble getting into the narrower places. So when we run into a tight spot, we just use this toy? All right, then. We'll go get all five dagroots. Be right back! Obtained the magna essence Woodfellah! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ð‹XT É{fÚ º©mñ ¶!V 2 Ø* )-‘¨ qòñ· ÃD9Š_ Èvr¡á  nog… šúº× Š§_ _V ‚ . ~Lolo Good work! You found all the dagroots! Just give me a second and I'll throw something together. Whew, that should do it. It's a little rough-and-ready, but it should work. Sagi This is great! Now we can get to the Veinroots. Thanks, Lolo! Milly Can we really trust this thing? It looks like some kind of death trap. You don't have to worry! Lolo-brand gadgets are famous for their durability! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä €ÿp𠘀ç ¾|-¢ "Šëýy )ªB²V ? 0üÌ E²ÄÃø \Rn¶` d*ã¹ê }Ž'< ©5f \ýªI  5Þ?4 "ã±9 ½jí ?ìÐô/  R­ \êzb I¡ž‹ \c=ê` î"•¦÷ Aˆ  Sagi What happened here...? Guillo We're too late. Milly This is awful... Shanath Why hello, Sagi. You never do seem to make it in time, do you? Shanath! Look what you're doing! Is it really worth murdering people over this?! What a hurtful thing to say. I am human, you know. The thought of taking their lives never crossed my mind.

I just fixed them up so they don't get in the way of our work. Someone pulled out their wings of the heart. They're all unconscious. You yanked out their wings?! What a horrible thing to do! Horrible? Quite the contrary. They should be thanking me.

Now they're ahead of their time. Heart-wings have no place in an age of man and machina! What's going on? Valara Shanath! There's something out there! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡óCd è. 祴j ?bæ ":à¸6 zÐ »C 5®ø \eßê ®|)uq âF‚ é°Š âUp Ôù; â5ÈÛ -açuÓ zµÁ—µ V{0† z`²:$ €[t¢Á Á¾_l mÛ zT’ãÇ ˜Guillo We've done it! Milly It's getting smaller! It must be losing power because we freed it from the roots! Sagi No pain... It doesn't hurt! No headache! Could that be because we freed the afterling? Valara Who says it's free? My mission is to secure this thing. I'm not about to let it disappear! No!! Don't, Valara! Please don't!!! Ugh... Sagi Unnh, ugh, ahhhhhh!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä V8¥ ­øl G»; )[Ô .  o _D%„ fTˆØ¼ Öáœé ²–¬w» Æ€”Ýs Ì•l€… Æw¤7d ,W ,Ô KWvyR RVen Hey, how far do we have to go? Seph Just a little farther. Stop your grousing. Thoran Ven, nothing you say will change anything now. Let's just keep going. ...All right. Milly This keep reminds me of someplace I learned about at school. What was it called again...? Ohh... I can't remember. Guillo You don't have to.

Right now the most we can do is follow along until our time here is up. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä JÜ7T ”ð¾Æ ³Ê Ô  + ) 鹂 âê—ü ` ýó Œ)¨B¼ ‘ad JÆgO ª¿>·? Œv¬«µ ·ü™Hª ¦oY Rdç YsF Sk.š_ =ëvô ¸ÒM< Œ™–æ ÒÀѪ^ ŒfYI\  FÇ< Œr娱 u1– œ -Y0 ©~ö, Œ qv1 ó…4Éå œÇùÒx Pnªf, Œ; — x‹p¹ œ8çS¢ ó©!è𠌱ñ© =•ˆ? œsgñ ’zÐß„ ñ)=¨ î{5Í s§ii  7¹  8†Ú `E&{Ñ ¡íܾ ¥ïÿ¸˜ ¡Ìȹ, êQ1ê XgáX ÷ÿ•³¾ AquN A ËÉ1 ¿Î  g Š >ß}çF >5RŠH c˜ `ÊAÄ ‹Kw" ‹<w _ Q÷ ´_<¼÷ Øݽÿ ÝåÐ"" ãÊ( JÊö? Œòò¡ SI$4- œ“ŽeH g»‚N œ€ÄÉ ˆI`é !e< !Thoran Hey, can't you tell me what's going on now?

If we're after Wiseman, we should be heading for Cujam. This is the opposite direction!

You lead us all into a garish place like this, but why? Who the hell is supposed to be here? Pieda Seph, you're not serious, right? You know what will happen if we accept their help! Whose help?! Somebody please tell me! Seph The Dark Brethren. What?! The Dark Brethren... We're going to ask for their power—and use it to strike Wiseman down. Milly The Dark Brethren...of course! I remember now! This keep looks just like Cor Hydrae! The Brethren's castle—they taught us about it at school! Seph, are you mad?! I'm doing this. There's no other way to beat him. Hear me, Brethren! We have come! We have passed your trials and arrived at the heart of your domain! Answer me! Brethren of Darkness! Dark Brother We have watched...and seen. What business do you have in our abode? We need your strength! The power to destroy anything—to erase Wiseman from this world! ...What will you offer in return? Everything I have!

I want to kill Wiseman! Once he's dead, cast me into the darkness, do whatever you want! ...That will not suffice. There are five of you. The price is five. I can't pay that price! I'll give you myself! That should be more than enough! ...Do not be arrogant. The price is everything, and everything is what you must give. Fine, Brother! You can have me, too! That's two strong men you get to cast into the darkness! Happy?! Wait, I offer myself as well! My heart and body are yours! Ven Don't forget me! The five of us are one! We'll never be apart! Right? That's right—we're brethren, too. Tell him you're with us, Marno! No! I'm with you! Think about it, Marno.

Who cares what happens to us—we can prevent the world's promagnation, if we just defeat Wiseman!

Everyone will be saved! Besides, we'll never be apart—you know that! All right No! Marno! You won't change your mind? No, never! All right I knew you'd stick with us. Sagi (They can hear what 's saying... I'm not saying a word!) Seph, you hear that? The five of us are one! One family... ...We accept your payment. ...Now, for the final test. We must see if you are deserving of our power.

We will not barter with the frail. Show us the power you have! Let's give them what they want! Í ä ç, þÈA Æð‘ 3Í;O @LäßÌ mK…ÇV t¢* £ 3SÐÐ –Seph There, Brethren! Are you not appeased?! Dark Brother ...Very well. Our strength...is yours. Thoran This power...it's darkness? The price is absolute. Remember it well. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä KkãO K5¦ ÃáPå µcZ »žv² ó§óï ú“«÷  †~ø &2¢, :"øžæ >λk¾ ó+ã4E ‚[Í™ :NÁ Ë…žÐ ó˜P4 éÚÂÙò û]¶z |ó$ :\×œÊ (º)” û2¸Ì> Zcoã_ óÐ7 x»~ ۝.9 ؝ m û¬ÊqÈ ¨Gxc S|Ú €êŠ8 óJNŸ "×îP Ní' r°•ü ˆåtFó óPõ³ ¸¤š7I ó (Ó ßØ¢ò û¥Kµ G•¤^ ûôǵœ ütŒÑ : R,V >ÂFÇ :è{Z \•“K( vˆ}ª {y‰ð :a“q h›Ó~ ¶rŠÕ® ½â?c\ íïØ×ë ó¡2÷ =|½ Bžf´ íIHþ ™¶b¸ =¢«ôÀ 'Öá# í·QÑã Òv‡³ï =Œ§{e ÷¨vK ¶Óõrä 0"<Listen, everyone. We can't lose this fight.

We have to win for the people who are gone. For our family.

But we won't win unless we put our strength together. We have to be of one mind. The five of us as one. Thoran In other words, we have to be a team. That's right. Ven Then let's pick a name. Something we can call the five of us! How about "The Loyal Brotherhood of Five"? Short and to the point. That's a terrible name. Huh? It is? Pieda Well, how about Malpercio, then? But...that's the name of the hill out back. I know. It's the hill we grew up on—Malpercio. Ha ha, I like it. That's pretty good coming from Pieda, huh, Seph? Malpercio...

It's not bad. Then Malpercio it is. We have a pact with the Dark Brethren. Once this fight's over, it won't matter anyway.

But if we fight hard and manage to stop Wiseman from realizing his ambitions...

the name Malpercio will live on in the memories of those who remain. Yeah...

But really, who cares if anyone remembers a name or not? ...True enough. #Everyone laughs (Laughing ancient siblings) All right, I'm hitting the sack. We should all get some rest. Good night. Me too. ......

Good night. I guess I'll join them. Good night, Seph. Marno. Well, I should do the same. Sleep well, Marno. Guillo They said "Malpercio"! Did you hear that? Milly Don't you see? This world is from long before ours. A thousand years ago, in the age of the gods.

I don't know why we've been sent here, but there's no question—no other explanation.

Except...if they're Malpercio, it's nothing like the legend.

They're just the same as us. How can they be...gods? Sagi They may look the same, but their hearts and magic are a hundred times stronger. Oh, no! If this is a thousand years ago, then the battle they're about to fight—it's the War of the Gods!

Sagi! What do we do? Well, assuming you're right... I don't know why we were sent back to the War of the Gods, but...

we can't just leave Seph and Thoran and the others to die. You're right. We have to help. If we can stop them, we will. Are you all with me? Of course. That means you, too, ? I know, I know I'll sit this one out Thanks. We're counting on you, ! Don't say that. We're counting on you, ! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ª€Ê Ú'È Á«¶E n62?’ u¢Ð­ú Ïn÷ « ˜  Yi- ug¤ PC Ø 6a/O n7{ ‘Xúq Á´i «Seph Everyone's here.

We have one goal: defeat Wiseman. We must find him and end this quickly. Thoran But won't we have to fight the people of Cujam? Mm, I've heard rumors they've joined forces with the dragons. It won't be easy. Pieda Let's just hope it doesn't come to that. I agree. If we can take Wiseman down, everyone else ought to return to their senses. We should be going. All right. It's time. Í ä u ü3 ¨lÑ/ h% <Êb`– B4¢Ì e“ÍÖ‹ jì)i vF«; €ZÃiÈ eï檨 ½Thoran Whoa... There's nobody here! What's going on?! Pieda Did they start the ceremony? Seph We're too late! If they started the ceremony... They must be in Atria! Atria lies beyond Cujam. Hurry! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÕƒS öÐ{ì ‡Ö°† #?ô (š`Ð F~¿ÆÉ MçúþN #Ša bMilly Look! So many dragons! Seph The rumors were true... Thoran What do we do? The Dark Brethren will come. We have to find Wiseman! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä îýâ C‰×4 ™üX ]Ä¢8 c“я ©™¾r ®¼e|> Íš_÷ Ñ”F! ©ëã€A û›°Ê~ jSZì /8¬rÑ VˆÞà [e=Þ¦ V„æ6 g5ÑÀá ”á¿©¼ šÊVZ½ ÄEdÞ¤ Ëêüz V½"Å ª> b Ä«²Ê Êq?L Ĩ’ xGECF V²t Mƒ‹Ô ÄÈ!š ¨¦U$ ć²7; ²Thoran How many of them do we have to fight? Look at their eyes! They're totally gone! Pieda Wiseman is manipulating them. They're lost in their own hearts! Seph Where is Wiseman? Where! Ven H-Here they come! We're surrounded! Gather together, everyone! Don't wander away! Hey, Marno! What's wrong?! Hey!! Sagi Unnh! Duh...rrrar...hnng... Rrrraaaaaaaaagh! Milly What's going on? What's happening now? Guillo Stop fussing. It's the same as always. We're back in our own world. ...... It's too late for the afterling. And we'd have to be mad to take on that machina arma... Sagi, we should retreat for now. Call Verus. Sagi!! Blast! Here they come! Hmph. We seem to have a flair for finding ourselves surrounded. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä )Éó ]„à h°ª 3d0… :þz „©¬C ‰Ìþ 3cˆ:; –‘èÜ „”Ôr ‰ƒ»åF 3ARñÑ .cœ ° 3ÕM­G ;o5h ˜ôύ ŸÉ ב „öûN| ‰_gg ˜á«? ôµ‰2 „Å»Q What's going on? What's happening now? Guillo Stop fussing. It's the same as always. We're back in our own world. Sagi ...... It's too late for the afterling. And we'd have to be mad to take on that machina arma...

Sagi, we should retreat for now. Call Verus. Sagi!! Blast! Here they come! Hmph. We seem to have a flair for finding ourselves surrounded. Valara It's about time I broke off this dead-end relationship you and I seem to have. I'm talking to you! Ghost boy! ......! You know, I always thought you were an OK kid. But work is work. I'm sure you understand. Now say goodbye! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &G 9 ¨îä Ì`eÛ #mœ­ )zëɃ ¸à JN&B Ryî| |.ç@» MÜ,k ËéGm€  ùù ûс #L²Ž5 9Üö yÛ· Göž ™ * ¤Œ þýQ #˃+9 F!Ím@ #ÆÌ«Ñ [K«íú э£Õ pSagi What are they good for? Milly Hm? Did you say something? What are guardian spirits good for?! ! You're supposed to give me legendary power! Well, where the hell is it?! We couldn't even touch that machina arma! It's always the same! Diadem, Sadal Suud...now Anuenue! Sagi... I don't care if I'm strong or not! But if I can't do what needs to be done—!! Tell me! What are you?! How do I know you're not just some figment of my imagination! Guillo 's been a great asset to us. You know that more than anyone. ...... But still! Still... , what ARE you? A guardian spirit Not sure Sagi, that's enough! If you don't believe in him, who will? Let's go, Milliarde. We need to get those branches from Corellia. G-Guillo? Hey! Sagi, come on. ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  þLä '¾µô ®® C†Lqñ Lîxp ˆP÷ Á2Þ~d CD€7Ô X 6ó ÍYû ³¤.Š Cý®R° ýTÁìg mcôNf s¨" CJ_À ‹i^Rg &ðÆ  åª6Ø CƒrÄù ^er5 å m ¡G! CãDq|  xÞÿ m/­'¹ üw‘N‚ C¿Þ› Sagi I'm sorry, Your Grace. We couldn't stop promachination. Corellia No, it was we who failed to see the problem coming.

None of us dreamed they would move in so quickly. The Empire has already begun promachination in Diadem and the other continents.

Please, I ask you again—help us stand against Baelheit. No. We shall deal with the problem on our own terms. We cannot join forces with you. I see... Then would you at least give us the fell-branches we need? This discussion is over. I'm quite busy dealing with the imperial army, so I'll have to ask you to leave. Milly Queen Corellia... Summon the guardsmen protecting the fell-branches.

We shall need every last man fighting against Baelheit's troops. Anuenue Guardsman But...that would leave the branches completely exposed! Quickly. Aye! I'll deliver the message right away! If some fell-branches were to disappear in the meantime...I suppose it cannot be helped. Queen Corellia! You're still here? Our business is concluded. Kindly leave. ÍÍÍÍ ä Hu£n ÿ þ ÞúËó ;§ÿÓO @€3q fïé n[·µ Lò³± Ì6N° ;ôž/ ò±ß‹þ 9Ë%@ .1eû n­FÒ tu¥gY é!'Î  Â= ;4 ð ÔLolo No way... This is wood from the Celestial Tree! Sagi Uh-huh. Fell-branches. Will they be OK? OK? Are you kidding, they're fantastic! Now I can make parts just as strong as machina! Listen—it's music to my ears... Is there enough for you to build the waterwheel, too? Yes! Thank you, Sagi! Everything's going to be great now! Milly Hey, what are you— Come on, Sagi! Take me to this ship of yours. Show me the Sfida! Oh...sure, let's go! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä J=kH ~:ÍE M$ Ê ZguÁi júÕ€¢ ­Û¾D ³µÎPË æ"™* Õ×}R¢ ­p%:T ü”c;› LՍ° $+p¥é ­z(Ò ø¿ F ÞRƒè| ãà!ª1 ­aÑ,ü 0`±v) Þ«“[ t‘j]“ Þ > ½Üõ ªk ¢û×ñ ZÓ|“ä â|¹–; ¸,eÓ S¿ÿ ÞÑ5æ º%ÎD æQœ xmX Þç°0ƒ ˜™© Zc]lü áLc ­Ë”ˆ* &åv¹Ø Þóք kÉÆâ ­O’W ¤c·î Þ¾uYB ·,cˆ ƒPŸš ä­9ù Þ3ˆ ¹§óˆ úñ 8ìü O Gtõ9Ï N*x‚ ­cn› †['o GÔã ¾ÏJv ­æ:<) þ1ƒ" G…: “ë‡pî ­û¢aH ·ÝÜ GP`†÷ ©fä¤ ­gE¤ü ÁZH¥A GõGÈ Þ»~ 5 ­f:|« õ*Þ3 Gdß MªQó% ­eTü/ ÞLolo So this is the Sfida! What a beautiful ship! This is state-of-the-art machina? Sfida Attendant That it is. You won't find a faster vessel in all the world. Milly Still think you can fix it? I'm...starting to wonder myself. There's no shame in giving up...? N-No, no, I'll fix it. Just wait and see!

I have to live up to the amazing materials you brought me! This will be the repair job of a lifetime! Sagi. Sagi, wake up. Sagi Hmm... Just a little longer... I'll be up before you count to fifty... Oh no you don't, sleepyhead. Get up, Sagi! The Sfida's fixed! What?! Really? You did it, Lolo?! Yessir! This is my best work yet! Come take a look, Sagi! Lolo sure is something else, huh?

She fixed the Sfida up like new, and she did it all by herself! Oh, it's the wood, not me. I couldn't have done it without the branches from the Celestial Tree. Whatever, Lolo, this is incredible. Thank you so much! Now we can get back to the Empire! I should be thanking you. Now I know I can get that waterwheel done.

I owe you, Sagi! As long as we're thanking people, you should thank the queen. And that keeper, Yulfee, too. Are we ready to go, then? The quaestor will be waiting for us. Now that you mention it, Quaestor Verus hasn't called us once. The Sfida is fixed. We can report once we're back. That's true. Well, we'd better go. Take care, Lolo. I will. Come see the waterwheel once it's finished! I wouldn't miss it. Heh heh! Guillo That girl's going to be some serious competition. Competition? What are you talking about, dingbat? Don't play dumb. This is what you call a love quadrangle. "Quadrangle"? "Quad"?! Where are you getting "quad" from?

Assuming you're counting me—there's me, Sagi, and Lolo... Who's the fourth? Me. You?! Is that so wrong? Yes! I...I mean, no... All right, then. Still...at least part of Sagi's heart already belongs to someone else. Huh, ? Hmm... You do have a point. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä  †y žŽø %›éœQ 4ÃO€ƒ |×Z¸¾ ƒµ½® %‹îì •í/ • Sagi What's all the commotion? Informed Woman They say Lord Baelheit's going to make some sort of announcement. Guillo About what? Well, it's practically a given he'll be elected the next emperor. I'm sure it's something to do with that.

I mean, Quaestor Verus made all those promises about stopping the monsters...

It's no wonder his approval rating took a dive when Lord Baelheit got rid of them first! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä tùyá ¨Ó• xýrœ _^-U" d1GÚÍ ¼ox 4r^o -ã› Ið·;a ]ñ– kED _œ>7 e ì rD sã^Ø 8 †6 ÃGeldoblame Ah, thank goodness you've returned, Sagi. You hadn't called in—I was worried. Sagi The quaestor still isn't back yet? He's been gone the whole time. Apparently he was summoned to appear at the Senate.

I imagine it's about the imperial election...but still. It shouldn't be taking this long. I'll contact you as soon as the quaestor returns. Try to get some rest in the meantime.

I've prepared a room for you in the city. Actually, it's my room—but please, make yourselves at home. Guillo How thoughtful! And here I thought you were just a stuffed shirt. Guillo! It's all right. I wasn't much help to you during your mission, after all. Consider this my small way of making amends. Have a delightful rest. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä |3WÔ‰ 6Ã’Ø #“T /‰µÈº 4¨f ¢ Bhð BÓ²÷ /L ê# zœ°˜ /… – ½ƒõ /Ôƒ½K öâ¦àÚ  ©°ü} QG7b +}<' ÄæÓˆ xîŒ„È Ç71ÜE ÎA”= &–õ¦¦ /£›¾ p]þ‰ µ/ÒRµ µ“¨ /<~# ä›ªÇ /Ât óÃ"}â Ç%t$‘ ÇPî ÇóV¶ I«ß4X /F¡4! „8 J( Ç(qtZ Í"ÃÄO §‡€E ?ðqK /,¹pê 礞£ Çqj-T @3N¤l /zÝô® ZxbºÍ Ç_ö½ê h> TM¢Æ ÇTC{ ³"DÉ Ç<&c çj7ü˜ /%‚‡û Hº‚n\ Ç- V¥ ˆëÇr /_Þ”* ;XŽJ_ ÇOX¨ €Ø*f /Û1E +!Ê C Çi;è! @¨–r /’–³ M±!2¢ ÇãÉ¢ƒ nRB ·Ëѧ @ÏÑ%¬ /Âa2 Šà"A /¤¹Ä æÔ«÷Ê /á¹ è #úÿmÀ cµ— \;)1 /Þ3> IäÞK Çõ!'Z Z½‘´- /҃ʦ áj%& /‰bþ· ã¬!pa 0YÖ Ç.9ɱ ^¶ÄÃÉ o›ÆÑ /Ýt¶¥ ÏAj‹  ÇÊ » ÝxÙéÓ · 3" þ,Ô F* !è…v¨ MÚ¹˜1 /Ð-€ ƒD²f ’­üaÉ ËpÆKb /vWÔ c¾ú¿ /Ûe‰w 2’¡&¯ °-º’ u¦a† KŸFÒ œÚÔ /C³2a ß ´óÑ /ûo™| Empire Soldier You must be Master Sagi. Sagi Umm... Definitely not That's correct No, I'm sorry. Milly What are you being so cautious for? This is the room Geldoblame told us about, isn't it? Oh, um...right.

Yes, that's right. Master Geldoblame informed me of the circumstances. Please, go on in. All right, why don't we take it easy until we hear from Quaestor Verus? Guillo Not so fast, Milliarde. Before that, we ought to take a good look at everything.

Where we've been, where we're going... All that's transpired. Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. What do you think, ? I agree I don't care Great. ...... Let's start with where we've been. Sagi... Go on, take a seat. Everything began with the emperor's assassination. Right. That man we ran into at Olgan's residence—that was Shanath. Yes, Baelheit's protégé. He murdered the emperor, and laid the blame upon you.

That much is clear. But wait—wasn't Sagi ordered to assassinate the emperor anyway? Why would Shanath bother killing him?

He could have just let Sagi carry out his mission. ...I'm not sure. But it sounded like they were talking before we entered the room. Mystery number one. Yeah... After that, the spiriter Verus came to you with a deal. A lot of good it did him. We weren't any help at all... Not once did we manage to stop promachination. Stop brooding, Sagi. Maybe that's how it turned out.

But we did succeed in making each nation's leader aware of the threat machina poses. Vanquishing a machina arma is no simple task. And with all the fuss over Malpercio's afterlings—just be content that you're still alive. You're right. Thanks, Guillo. Sorry I was being a drag... I'm not trying to cheer you up. I'm only recounting the simple truth:

We've done everything we can.

The rest is between Verus and Baelheit, if you ask me. Wait—you're saying we should back out of helping the quaestor? That's right. His problems are beyond anything we can solve now.

The same goes for that mess with the past and the gods. That's between the afterlings and— And me, right? ...... Every time an afterling is defeated, we find ourselves back in the age of the gods.

I hear its cries tearing through my mind—and when I wake up, we're in the past. Don't you see? It's too dangerous to get involved any further. This feels wrong, Sagi. I'm not going to back out. Sagi! I don't understand what's going on with the afterlings or being thrown into the past. But either way, I can't forgive what Baelheit's doing. Especially now that I've seen the other islands—how they've all got their own personalities, their own cultures...

With promachination, Baelheit's trying to paint them all grey. That doesn't sit well with me. Even...Even if machina proved to be something people could use? Even then. So you're willing to wink at mortal peril just because promachination "doesn't sit well" with you? Isn't that reason enough? Cleaving continents in two, yanking out people's wings of the heart...

It's not OK to do things like that. All right.

I go where you go. If that's your decision, then I'll go with you, no matter how far. Guillo! But don't come crying to me later. It's OK if he cries. 'Cause I'll be there to cheer him up.

I'm going too. I'm sticking with you, Sagi! Milly! I'm in, too Have a nice trip! I'm in, too Have a nice trip! Thank you, guys. You're the best. Don't act like you're not part of this. You're coming too! That's right. All for one! Ha ha. Quaestor Verus has returned. He's requested your presence. Thank you. We'll be right there. OK, let's head over to the quaestor's residence! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ,*˜ Kï d ªUÌ- “§  Ydô¦ »€áW| ÀÝR´ »kLt0 üJ-î˜ Šo @˶ 5Æm ¨ï…àO ÒâJ¼ ΔRöè LÓõÙ ,‰´,â !½\ž â lê„ »†OI heard you had a hard time in Anuenue. I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help. My guardian spirit gave me quite the scolding for letting you down. Really, I'm very sorry. Sagi It's all right. We managed to make our way back, sir. But...did something happen? I've heard you've been very busy. Yes. Because of the election. Tomorrow they'll be closing deliberations at the Senate. Geldoblame Tomorrow?! But that's too soon! The senators claim it would be imprudent to leave the Empire without a leader any longer...

But right now most of them are in favor of Baelheit.

I'd wager what they really want is to close the election while the tides are with him.

His deeds have been noted—both in promachination and in dealing with the afterlings. If Baelheit is chosen as the next emperor, we'll have a terrible situation on our hands.

So far he's used guerilla tactics to carry out promachination. But were that to be made policy—

All-out war with the other nations would most certainly ensue! Correct. But Baelheit's selection isn't final—not yet.

We mustn't forget the small following of senators and citizens who dissent from promachination. If we could just persuade the council tomorrow of how dangerous Baelheit's ambitions really are... Ohh... That won't be easy. Tomorrow decides everything. You've all done splendidly so far. I'm grateful for your help.

Sagi, would you join me at the council?

I'd like you to tell everyone about what you've seen in your travels to other nations, should it come to that. Yes, sir. Go ahead and take it easy today. Geldoblame will look after you. You're free to use the room from before. It's quite the place, don't you think? Quite the dump, you mean... Yes, very H-Hey! What's wrong? You don't like it? Oh, no. It's lovely. Yes, we appreciate it. Until tomorrow, then. Until tomorrow. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¾“{ ¢l'@ êš­ ª¨¤ ØV o •¯ tjŽ£ 3­ÎŽ è$l áùmæ» édn b áä(Rà §°XÝi á.x0 J¬ý áéÑ¢ Ý|RÇ áz7/Y J aBŠ `wTÎþ eGeldoblame Hear me, citizens of Alfard!

Today, we live without fear of invasion from other nations.

But let us not forget that all such assurances are the fruit of Quaestor Verus's endeavors. When danger sets foot upon the land, who will be your shield? Who will be your sword?

I needn't remind you that Quaestor Verus will be both! As if that were not qualification enough, our quaestor is also a spiriter!

Being the educated imperial citizens that you are, surely you know that spiriters are a chosen few—

whose guardian spirits grant them with sagacity and great strength!

Spiriters possess the power to sway the fate of the world. Quaestor Verus possesses that power! I can cast my vote with confidence—I vote Verus!

Honored senators, people of Alfard—I trust that you, too, will make the right choice!

For who shall defend Alfard's future and lead it to greater heights? Verus, and no other! Shanath It fills me with respect and gratitude to hear of Quaestor Verus's many services to our Empire.

But honored senators, if you would be so kind...

Recall the sable monsters that have appeared not only in Alfard, but all lands, threatening the safety of their people.

In the end, was it the quaestor who defended us from the monsters?

Was it the quaestor who erased the monsters from the face of our world? No, it was not. We have Lord Baelheit and the machina he developed to thank for that. To date, Lord Baelheit has furnished us with a myriad of machina, striven to improve the quality of our lives.

But those machina are no longer simply tools of convenience.

They are the unpierceable shield that will defend us! They are the ultimate weapon with which to strike down our enemies!

Then you have guardian spirits, wings of the heart, magic—the intangible plagues of our world.

Tell me—have they done us any good at all? We don't need them! Now is the time to cast away our "heart-wings" and reap what machina has sown!

Bring her here! Sagi M-Mom?! ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 0ï†Z tϲ· P·Ú OàÜk½ T0b˜ Ó¬…b –EBq ÜÀUì ãŒA+ O‚íDà k• OÔ1 {!òso ^Foý •Mž˜‘ Ü6OÇS ¸ÀK›Z ÚµWÞ èƉË 0¤“|3 49è$ ÜõPŒ… JtÃNe xDžw· †¡<†e —tŠ× øÙ¤ x磄L )‚Œ ܲÉ LyÇ( xä‘ a…žH¿ $Æ»y œ>4±# xL?c µlË 0ÿ5´ÿ ìàeƒ/ xøNb ù½…€ O”|c@ c›æÍ xºw×C Š f% OËA Â+§{8 OüV±P  Seph Marno! Pay attention! They'll kill you if you give them the chance! Sagi I...I was shot. And...and that sent me to the past... Pieda Nngh... What are you doing, Marno! Watch the enemy's movements! Thoran What's wrong? Are you tired already? Marno! You're barely holding your sword!

Get your blade up, or you're going to die! Urrrgggh! Huff, huff, huff... That's...all of them, right? What about Wiseman? Did we kill Wiseman?! Wait...look at this. We did this?

No... No, it can't be! Ven Waaah, waaah... Hey! Who are they?! Something's coming! Two Sorcerers Seph he Yaze, accursed one...

For the sake of the Earth, the Sky, and the Ocean—thy life must end! Hrraagh! Q-Quis... Thoran che Ladra, accursed one... Thy life must end! Ahh, ahhhhh... Pieda le Monarna, accursed one... Thy life must end! Unnh?! Brothers... Ven bo Norco, accursed one... Thy life must end! Aaagh! Malpercio! As long as we share this earth...

we cannot allow your devastation to continue! Unngh, unngh... DRAAARRRRRRRGH!! Marno ar , accursed one... Thy life must end! What? What did you just say?!

?! ...What?! Guillo?! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä }P_}ï ª ¤ £¸= ¼ñ W¸›†¾ <Ö‡- Ž?:§þ <í½Ã¸ qÜù U Ô <(«"’ Ö< ˆ “& L´¨Ÿ <;d u©ì[| «º™!{ «¼±ÃP × Z£k ݈΃í êB™ \ ñÙrà <"šiÆ  ahz» 굜r .æüÖ 'RQˆ <‡ ‡ .¤^~O ×™t ] £p`³p <ÎèÝ ï-4)¯ ×ô‘9 :ÁcûÇ Sagi! Wake up! Sagi! Can you hear me? Sagi Where am I... Sagi! Are you all right? Sagi! Can you hear me? Unnh... ...you're safe.

I'm all right... Somehow I made it. I can hear you. I'm glad you're safe. We have to get out of here Do you remember...? I know. Ungh!

This wound... That's right... Guillo stabbed me.

And...I think...some people were calling your name. But they were talking...to me...

Do you remember, ? Yeah, everything. What about you? I remember Not really Oh... In the age of the gods, everyone called me by your name.

So that means...in that world, I must have been you, . You're not a guardian spirit, are you... , you're— Malpercio I'm a guardian spirit! That's right. Malpercio. The god who rebelled a thousand years ago and lost...only to be broken apart and sealed away.

That was you, .

One of the pieces that wasn't sealed took root inside me. No, you're not! Enough, . I know...I'm sure of it.

You're Malpercio. The god who rebelled a thousand years ago and lost...only to be broken apart and sealed away.

That was you, .

One of the pieces that wasn't sealed took root inside me. So...whenever one of Malpercio's afterlings was defeated,

your memories came flowing into my mind...

and then finally I went crazy, just like Bein and Celsica did...

Mom was the trigger that set me off... Heh. All this time I thought I was a spiriter...

But that wasn't true at all. I'm sorry. ...... No! You don't understand! When I first felt you there, I was so happy. I thought, "Great...now I have a friend."

But I was just as scared as I was happy.

I felt like I had to be nice to you, like I had to make things work...

After all, we'd be sharing the same heart forever. But you never told me anything, !

You were closer to me than anyone else I knew, and I never knew a damn thing about you! ... Maybe you didn't know who you are.

But neither did I!

You were closer to me than anyone else I knew, and I never knew a thing about you! What was I supposed to do?!

Spiriters are a chosen few? They have the power to sway the world's future? Give me a freaking break!

Suddenly I had someone else's mind taking a lease out on my heart...

But no one ever understood me! No one ever believed me!

I always wondered why I was so different from everybody else.

I thought, wouldn't it be great if you just went away. ...But not anymore. Now I finally know who you are.

I don't care if you're not a guardian spirit. I don't care if you're Malpercio!

You could've been anything and it wouldn't matter!! Sagi... ...... ...... ...... What comes next? ...... Ever since I lost control, I can feel your presence inside me growing.

You're Malpercio. So I guess you must be trying to consume me.

Pretty soon your heart will overtake mine completely... What should I do? What will happen to you? I'll become a part of your heart, .

And eventually, I'll disappear—because your heart is so much stronger than mine... No, I don't want that! I guess I can't stop it... But that's what's happening. ...... What should I do? That's right, which means... You have to choose. Will you be part of me? Or will I be part of you?

This is important. I want you to think it through before you decide.

No matter what you choose, I won't have any regrets.

What do you want to do, ? You be part of me I'll be part of you All right. If that's your decision... Let my story end here.

I'm ready, ... It's your story now. ! You mean you'll stay with me? We can still travel together?! Amazing... I can feel it, !

My heart feels lighter. It's filling with strength! Incredible! This is your power?

Thank you, ! I'm glad we're still together. Likewise! No problem! Milly Sagi!! Guillo You're all right! Milly, Guillo! Thank goodness! Oh, Sagi... Praise the stars for keeping you safe. Guillo! Where's Mom? Is Mom OK? Don't worry—she's safe, too.

When you... When the afterling consumed you, we were sent back to the age of the gods, and—

After it was over, Guillo and I found ourselves back in the plaza.

You were about to collapse... During the commotion we took your mother and fled Mintaka.

She's recuperating in Hassaleh now. Tik and Wacho are taking turns looking after her. I see... So Mom made it out. That's a relief. Wait... ! Is he all right? Don't worry, he's still here. Good... I'm glad to hear it. Hey, Sagi... There's something that I really need to tell you. I know. Then you remember? My mind was on other things at the time...but I did hear what you said.

You called Baelheit "Father." Yeah...

Please, let me explain! It's different now. I'm not— I know. You've traveled with me all this time... I trust you, Milly. Sagi... If it'll make you feel better, you can tell me anything you want. But let's get out of here first.

If we dawdle any longer, we're going to have company. OK? OK! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä k€åò nù© ‡ƒ3 V"Û¦ ]F+§» ötç˜ xrµ@ Û7ÚJ àb ^ +cj éøॠ۔~£T § ¹È ¶¬²Û‚ ¼5›ú‡ à²È ÉÈÙ) ‚ˆ ’ ÉShanath Hold it right there, please. I can't allow you to run loose any longer. Guillo Shanath! You fiend!! Don't get so wound up, puppet. I promise each of you will be put out of your misery in turn. Sagi Go to hell, you son of a bitch! You hurt my mother! Oh, my, aren't we a bundle of energy?

No surprise. You were the only subject able to reconcile with the afterling inside him. Subject? Milly ...... I gather she still hasn't told you. That's all right.

My orders are to spare you, but as it turns out, I have my own agenda.

And the notion of letting a monster run loose with a wicked god inside him is one I will NOT ENTERTAIN!

Now...my arma and I are going to bring this fiasco to a close.

Your days in this world are over! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä $#e; m„> å?þø ²…„ٍ ·uϳ$ s,ˆ ÒL26™ ²¤¼ÝÚ mÞè ÞûÌ zô×ì’ ²L”£ ÒnƒÓ v„»P )µÕ f ²Ãî§m )Ƭ… m*Œê ,ßÈë  ôªõ m¢Tî 9ZZ ¤¡IØ Dú&¯ K`nNô ¼Qÿ¹ kã› DLRš ^Š| ¯°& :Ï6ÍÇ ²ù$„’ ZÚ®L DX$å TaÎ’` ²ýQÜ sShanath Such strength... I never thought any man would be able to harness the afterlings' power...

Perhaps their research wasn't the madness I thought it to be... Sagi What are you saying? I'm saying...you're not a spiriter. You're a mockery.

A "malideiter." You've got a piece of a wicked god where the spirit's supposed to be. ...... From the look on your face, you must have known about the wicked god inside you.

But I wonder if you knew that someone PUT it there? ...What do you mean? It all happened fifteen years ago. A study was commenced at Olgan's behest.

Baelheit was appointed director of the study. His task: to create a spiriter by hand. In other words...

to engineer a man-made spiriter. Man...made? That's right.

It all started with Olgan's ego.

He tried to turn his son into a tailor-made spiriter that could inherit the Empire.

They say a spiriter has the power to sway the world...

Qualification enough to rule one little empire, no question.

But alas—one cannot become a spiriter by one's own choosing.

Their solution? Find something to rival a guardian spirit's power, and implant that in a person's heart instead. Milly I'm sure you know what it is they found? Guillo Malpercio's afterlings. Correct.

They gathered test subjects, from newborn infants to adults—and forced the afterlings to nest within them.

Ugh...ahhhh... You're one of them, aren't you. A malideiter. Very perceptive.

Sadly, my body didn't make a good home for the afterling. No, there's nothing sad about that.

I was lucky. I never had to turn into a monster like you and those other wretches. You're saying I'm one of them? People made me like this?! He's getting away, Sagi! Dammit! After him! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä C®8² S¸R /- 26°½6 :Î€Ô \EštF cûÃf, 2äÑ)í ¥c+Ñ \¨äâž ú¤ìø 2â Þ¡ !V•: °ë ‘ ¯©Eª ÒK2šO ÒÉŸòi –xÏ  ’ Pf¸H 3•ÅÐ 28´õ v}gb ?Dâ©  Dñijü 2¡I‚Ê U­¯Ô" 2Ì{ü_ gPÇÍ ?\\¢> -Òç*ã 2IÄ~Ø >Sagi Shanath! There's no place else to run! Shanath I suppose not. Well done... Guillo Answer us one thing before you die. Why did you kill Olgan? That's easy.

I wanted to kill him. With my own two hands. That's all. Why? Did he do something to you? What could you hope to gain from knowing that?

I have nothing else to say. Go on, Sagi. Take your revenge and be done with it. You don't even have to ask! That's enough! Sagi! ...... I know, . There's no point. Right? His "spirit" isn't going to give him much longer, anyway.

Come on, guys. The Spiriter Project... It was supposed to make the perfect heir...not kill him.

Heh heh heh... Oh...if my old man...saw this...he'd die...all over again... Girl ......!! Savyna... Nngh...ahhhhh...

To think...one of the old man's experiments...would grow up to kill his son...

Heh heh heh... Oh...if the fool saw this...he'd die...all over again... ......!! Savyna! Stay...away... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ùMgƒ 6ªF S–O LX’Ìz R )IB _ï/Qò d’«"± ÛÛh/ œGuillo How festive. This must be in honor of Baelheit's inauguration. Milly ...... Sagi I'm worried about Mom. Let's go back to Hassaleh. The Sfida should be in port. And there's no fear of getting caught amidst the merrymaking. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä x×àå õÞIW ¨¦ uTD| 59¡¡û :1ì± 5Ýáø« Mîõ½Ç xƒ ãì |}~+ ‹ÚdçG ‘Öñ® ‹0À æXëî [ª-Ù ø ¹ ‹»ìÒ¡ &­Öá ‹’0 æÀë±U ¹!J1 I² ¼Þ 5)Pð fÉÓ¦M ~)„Ô= ƒ€ úÓ ‹¶û( ·*XA ~{KAŽ Ê´8Ü• 5ÿJ¨± \òiÖ0 ~daÒ imÖ& 5ûG¯Ÿ vô'™ ~‘ Ü ³ŠxçÀ ‹º8MÚ ÇK"Šc åbÂ4 ë×C,‘ x“‹ˆI [³™¶é 5ÄiÌá 4óã xñ8â0 p°×Ç5 xL@Ñ -ŒÕ`Œ Š6ÛlÐ ‘(ç 5e÷ót ª";§ ŠÓ¼\ @hU© 5y}ð ]c€m† *  ŠN9’ú ~Ô€Œ‹ ŠÆŠq> —“'Kù ŠBâî û©í<² åtÉ PçÓ $RkÂ% 5 «Óù Š…nqâ å •ñ Ç"'€ äB—„] å;.¬ …Õ2>” å×4¶ É„† Š¢Cf óLÙ´Ü ŠØK9î az~—³ Š’íVá œ¸×ò 5!1ªº ñœ/Ý ‹iãÚ 6ló ãì Q}Ø ‹IÔwy dîW›ù áñÊã ¶¶5O ÉIL‘ Ɂ;ž÷ ‹Ñé)¶ Fû¸ éàd akÑŸ ‹àá˜á ywIQ ‹›Nэ ¶ÆXæ® }þÊÀ ðÒC ‹Àd£À )æå ÍA… ƒ|ÆÄ8 ‹¡éeW “¹,Òœ ÎÔ¶ 'ªIq ‹%ãäJ BRù¾ 5§ˆN wåÂ×V ‹Ì÷ Ã2ëÛC ;Oà´ ÖTik Sagi!

He's home!! Sagi's home!!! Sagi How is she?! Doctor, how's Mom? Is she all right? Doc Hrrrm... Wacho Don't worry! She's gonna be fine. Tik and I have been watchin' her real close. Right, Tik? Yep, real close! But Gena's been sleepin' like a log the whole time. Yuh-huh, like a log... Doctor, will she— Gena Mmm... Ooh! She's up! She musta known you were home, Sagi! I'm all right now. Don't worry about me, Sagi.

They took my wings away, but I'm awake, aren't I? That means my heart's still here. Mom... Oh, turn that frown upside down. You know your mom's heart is ten times stronger than most.

With a little rest, I'll be back to my old self in no time.

Besides, I have to get my wings back. Otherwise how am I going to cheer you up when you cry? All right, Mom. All right. Just, please get some rest. OK, mister... Whoa! Out like a light. Milly No small wonder. They pulled out her wings, Wacho. It must be a struggle for her just to sit up and talk. ...That's right. Sagi, Gena is in extremely poor condition.

I've been a doctor for a long time, but I've never seen a patient like this.

What a ghastly thing, to lose one's wings of the heart. What should I do?! Isn't there some way to help her?! I don't know. To be honest, I've done all I can. There's nothing wrong with her body—but she still won't come around.

She didn't show any sign of waking until you came home. Her love for you must have been enough to pull her out of whatever place she's in now. Guillo Sagi, what's next? I... I want to look for a way to make Mom better.

I know we have to stop Baelheit.

But I can't just leave her. Not like this. Do you have any ideas? Yeah. Mom won't wake up because she lost her wings of the heart.

So...if we found something that could reach her heart, I think she'd get better.

I don't know what that might be...

But I'll find it, even if that means scouring the whole world. I have to! The whole world... Well, that's not so big, really. With the two of us looking, how long could it possibly take? I'm with you, Sagi. So am I.

After all, I wouldn't feel right leaving everything to a mama's boy and his dingbat puppet. Thanks. But don't you both have places you want to go? Well, actually...I do.

We never did get a chance to talk. I still haven't told you the whole truth about me.

No matter what else happens, I want you to hear me out. There's a small island called Nekkar to the west of Alfard.

I'll tell you everything there. In that case...I have a place in mind, too.

Duhr—the homeland of the Children of the Earth. It seems they and I share some sort of connection.

I want to know what I am. Why I was made. I might find some answers there. All right, then let's figure out where we're gonna go first. Hold it right there! Right there! With the heap of stuff you gotta do, aren't you gonna lose track of it all? Aren't ya? Of course not Hmm, I might... Don't try to act tough! Even if you got it straight now, you could always forget later! Yeah, 'get-later! That's why I was smart and jotted it all down for you! Right? Well that's why I was smart and jotted it all down for you! Yeah, smart and jotted it down! If you're ever stuck about what to do next, you just come to me and talk to me, OK? Talk, OK? One more thing! I know you got your hands full, Sagi...

so I'll let you know if we hear anything about what's goin' on in the world. Our ears are peeled! If you want the info, all you gotta do is ask! OK, guys. You'll be the first ones we come to if we run into trouble. We're on it! 'Ron it! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Žé@È ¤†) ¡Ø+6 CŸKh j¼éà ñ…S ø·Ÿ= IûìQ ZSagi These must be— Milly The Taintclouds! I learned about them at school. They're a toxic cloud formation made up of countless strata!

Take a look down there! They're churning so much you can't even see the other side! Guillo Would you be quiet?!

Your squawking is creating more turbulence than those clouds! Don't worry!

With the Sfida's engines, we should be able to push right through! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä â5ˆH ªEì ÁøÄØ vîyQÚ }÷5b ÙiŽÛU Þ:h›_ O,‰H¢ YÏN› uû—þ÷ ~ó°°ð OV×æ0 Ÿ8Ÿ›ß uN ́£ëa Ùˆxõ àä‡ x¿ô Milly ...Strange, it feels like it ought to be hard to breathe. But it's not—the air's cleaner than I expected. Guillo It's been a thousand years since the War of the Gods. Most of the toxin must be gone. Sagi Hey, are those Children of the Earth? I think I recognize the masks.

Look, they're staring at us. Duhr Girl Who are those people? Duhr Boy They're not wearing masks! There's a weird puppet with them, too. Very suspicious! We'd better go tell Chief Krumly! Huh? H-Hey, wait! And...away they go.

There must be a town or a village close by if kids are about.

Let's follow them! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ]%`ß âú ž2ëK "a~P 'Milly Look, see over there? Sagi That must be where they live. Let's go check it out. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡þ ùÒ A¾#€ª F‚T Ê ’Øae Š @! ýħR * ª ’F”Æ@ O‰rj uXìQ {¸üP ’ØÎJ žoL ýöŽýd Ï' = ’Ñ{” ) dw uôOQá wœq¦0 ’Úku| žåÊ[ƒ A-j– þ17Ýo ’6 ›› 'FÎ AQ²‚Ë hJŽo ’´ª% ©÷åå ýF ¼¹<šÄ ’$½)R ίÛ& A:tE ô2“á¡ ’7¹À ]âôÑ uâÙif |7 ’«b@¢ t’vÇg ACD1 I¥€ ’šgŒ] VDuhr Boy Ah, Chief Krumly, there they are! Those strangers we told you about. Duhr Girl See? They've got a strange puppet with them! Krumly That puppet... Impossible! But what else could it be... Everyone, there's nothing to see! Nothing at all! Back to your homes. What do you mean, "nothing to see"? Look at them. They're totally weird! These are, uhmm, guests. Yes, guests of mine. They've come to see Algorab. Whaaaat? You mean you know them? That's boring. Yes, very boring. Now you heard me, everyone! Back to your homes! Sagi What was that all about? I don't think we've met before, sir. I'll explain later. Right now you need to come to my house. You'll only create a scene out here in the open! Guillo I suppose so. Look, those brats from before are still staring at us. This...this godcraft can talk?! Milly Godcraft? What's a godcraft? Oh—nothing, never mind. Please, follow me. So what you're telling us is that there's another puppet here that looks like me? That's right. Our leader, the Great Kamroh, has it under safekeeping. No wonder you were so surprised. Yes, and when your puppet—we call them godcrafts—began to talk, I was even more startled! Could you show us this "godcraft"? That's up to the Great Kamroh. You'll have to go ask him yourself.

The Great Kamroh is the inheritor of all the wisdom and history of the Children of the Earth. I'm sure he must know something.

He lives in Gemma, a village to the west. It's not far at all. I could even go with you if you'd like. Thank you, that would be wonderful! Let's get ready to go. Not so fast. What is it? You said you came from the sky? Yes, that's right. Why? We Children of the Earth have not seen People of the Sky for nearly two hundred years.

I'd like to avoid any unnecessary panic.

We'll tell the villagers that you're good friends of mine—and, of course, Children of the Earth, like them. But we're not wearing any masks! The dingbat puppet may look right at home, but not us. Don't worry about the masks. The miasma from the war is a thing of the past.

The air is mostly unaffected now. We only wear the masks as adornments. All right, then. We won't tell anyone where we're from. Good. Shall we be off? ÍÍÍÍÍ ä .ýbÒ h5œ 9*Èþ .0Þ\ 5N‡  ð»d VÖ‘š ­rë,Ç ¾´§'ú ‡®}Ú 3üÕé ­‰×-H @é~\V ¥©óŸ ’Ù=K“ ­ã©ò ¤ø`û iV= áýYTæ !oã—é & Ù4 ­_ G™v !ìê6Ä vWQâž ­~x㨠¯yq8 .Ï÷d 8ñ6–% ­?¿ ð u„¶ !PÂX  ¶ù ­{[yŽ FuÙ²y ­‹6¼š ׄ³Ø .I÷wC ‰:Fp ×Ae š¢÷eÖ ­W~Ö© °Orêˆ !»‘SÔ ÑÆ#W‰ ­ V¸ áKrumly Great Kamroh! You have visitors! Kamroh What's the matter, Krumly? Oh, Kamroh! I didn't know you'd be here. Good, wait till you hear who's outside! The Great Kamroh Krumly, pipe down! That's your only shortcoming—you make too much confounded noise! Ehh heh heh... I'll work on that. Now, what's all the fuss? Even you must have a reason to get that wound up. Yes...them. Hoo! Sweet stinking powtarts! Where did you come from? It's all right. You can speak freely to the Great Kamroh. Sagi Sir, we came from the sky. The sky...! Which floating island, then? She's from Alfard. Guillo and I are from Hassaleh. Hassaleh?! Did you just say Hassaleh?! But that can't be right...

Then again, it would explain how the puppet survived... But Great Kamroh, I thought there were only five continents set aloft: Alfard, Diadem, Sadal Suud, Anuenue...

and then Mira, which remains hidden from view. So...what is this "Hassaleh"? Hassaleh is the battlefield where the gods waged their war a thousand years ago.

It's the stretch of earth where ancient cities like Cujam and Atria once stood.

As you say, our ancestors only raised five continents into the sky—and Hassaleh was not one of them. Then...how did it get up there? It's said that countless gods were slain in the ancient war.

And Hassaleh was where most of them fell. Perhaps the land absorbed power from their remains and drifted into the sky as a natural result. Krumly, Kamroh, would you step outside for a moment? I'd like to speak with these young people alone. Of course. As you command. That's all right with you? Yes, sir. Now then, step into that room over there. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä |©þ U?W2 \K^ 9:h êuú ,ñƒ [ 2íjÁv CG©£ Tµ9’ 9@ü ¹¶ÕÛ C‘f»Ñ â…'Ä ë!/ê D‰Zìê ¡7 ¶ €»’| ·mᥠ j 8 Ðź³ »õì~¤ G¾µ ÐS¾ C‡Ü  Guillo ......!! Sagi That's...! Milly Guillo...? The Great Kamroh That puppet has been passed down from chief to chief since ancient times. Its name is Seginus. ...Would you mind if I touched it? Not at all. It's the spit and image of you. Who's to say the connection doesn't run deeper? But...I don't know... Do you think we should, ? Sure Wait... OK...if you say so. Here we go... Yeah, something...something's gonna happen. Don't touch it yet, Guillo. I'll stay here with Seginus. Come back if you change your mind. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‡9—¯ ÀO}¬ 'I·m ºÎf3 Sý’P ZQƒ a(I‹Ù jŒÅY †ôe®w Z¥ÀÅj óCÏ_ }Ä mpEŸ0 ZšóÂà C¡xü ZM© É0Hv AÁǧ CYEœ ÕZԐ kSagi Where are we? Milly What...what is this place? Are we inside the puppet? Guillo Mmm...it does feel that way... First the distant past, and now the inside of a puppet... What's the point of being surprised anymore? Oh, stop pouting.

Even a bunnycat sent to the hutch without supper would at least try to grin and bear it. Well, good for the bunnycat! ...I feel like I'll finally get some answers here. Sagi, Milliarde...please, help me do this. I beg of you. Hey...don't act like that. It's creepy.

Besides, I don't remember ever saying "no." Now let's get going. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä QØZ ;ír Ï‹Q #¸eá ÜÜc\ GÌÓ? Zr‹#ƒ ¦…!C ŠK*S G}/ ÎÝÇ¥  „Û©‡ ø5o G2îK oõEÊR Gr‹¼ö Åe—`í Gèç/æ .¨ÅU¯ GA’cW ‹«¥ÛÆ GXa‹ ¯³­/æ GëÅÇD ðúLΓ S»¡¼ O ÿä¼ QQ¾| ˆ°r) !aÒÿ ›ˆ_¾ vKZ? ÏSagi Urgh! Milly Something's forcing its way into my mind! Child of the Earth Magi, are the vessels prepared? Sorcerer We've made four of them. Seginus and Syrma, Dubhe and Guillo. So this is what they look like. But...will four suffice? Sorceress The two of us will control them. Two vessels each—that is the most we can manage. We've received word that Rasalas has disappeared. There's not a moment to lose. Yes, their acts are irremissible... If we don't stop them soon, our land will be the next to fall. But how do we face their power? They're no longer what we'd call human. They are gods! That's right! How can we win? With these! We'll use these vessels—and vanquish the gods! Have them ready for magic transfusion as soon as possible. We'll help in any way we can. Was that...one of this puppet's memories? Guillo Most likely. When they said "Guillo"...they didn't mean... ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä žì â–Q MÕ³ .¨¤H 8ÇP9= Š³ f8Á0h .¬Èe yQ~´ö B¬œl °*)S .Qǹ5 Ã.ùq .ÊPí *Á,ŽÖ "¥sÓ 8Sorcerer Did you hear? Naos has fallen. Sorceress Doesn't the Whale have anything to say? Nary a word. Then we'll have to put an end to this ourselves. So it seems. Let us use the three sacred treasures, and strike the final blow with these god-slaying puppets. Agreed? Agreed. Beyond that, we can only hope our magic will last long enough. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ±{DÍ g'â¼  ¶Ø õ¨ãè VÐf€ ut1I uè¯6ì T}•› „Á8÷4 jA‚] þÈõؐ ¥o $¥÷D® e3‰ì oChild of the Earth It's begun! Malpercio has stormed the battlefields of Atria! Malpercio? What is that? The Naos survivors have banded together, taken the name "Malpercio," and risen against Wiseman.

It seems they've allied with the Dark Brethren.

Wiseman has summoned dragons, but they are no match for Malpercio.

Atria is a sea of corpses. We can't wait any longer. The gods' remains are toxic—it's only a matter of time before the earth withers and dies! Are the vessels ready? Sorcerer All except Seginus. It won't fuse properly with our magic. Sorceress Just get rid of it. We don't have time for repairs.

I will use Duhbe. You use Syrma. As for the third...

You and I will bond both our magic to Guillo. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä <™Æ: ™|ÿÌ ¸O {2 OÚ’ "·j} ¿4;  ýqÅ (r}˜ pã_X o=Kyà ô² ŒÆprö !ªÖ ‚7î%‰ •IoG œ"> ǝç­w Ð¥}» á*;P ëòý- Ç*†"S õY1ŽÇ áŽì]é [¹·ˆ áf²±" ``Òqó Ç胡 ×æG‡ 2«æ— 9ölá 2W`å! p•@Ãè ô#Þ?? úˆÖVv Q ˜• V)’’k 2Hçó¿ {KÅÅ · $Á˜ ·ßvû7 Q Ê  [üÈ 2êÑÄÊ 4idØ }ÝXæ‚ }òxá" QW‹| ÀÁ^„ Q+e ¿  ¡f 2’¶m xÌË] QÙ-u ¿öH ôñ¸Cô E,î´ 2Ï\s RzàÇ¥ Qp |Child of the Earth We've done it! Malpercio has fallen! Victory is ours! What are you celebrating for? Open your eyes and look at the earth! It's saturated with the gods' poison! But there are still areas that remain untainted. We must cut them loose before the poison spreads. Then why not use the gods' power? Choose the most powerful gods— ...You mean Malpercio? Yes. Seal Malpercio's remains in each continent.

Use the power of the gods, and raise those lands into the sky! Free them from the tainted earth!

Some of their people are still unharmed. Let us entrust the future to them. But what about us?! We must stay, and protect the earth. Sorcerer It's over. Sorceress Mm. What happened to Guillo? Our magic expired the moment Guillo vanquished the last of Malpercio. I presume it was entombed where it stood—in a sea of bodies.

Syrma and Duhbe were completely destroyed. As they should be. The gods have perished...and the need for god-slayers has passed. Guillo I knew it...I knew it. Now it all makes sense. I was built to slay the gods.

Which means...that really was me that killed and his family a thousand years ago. Milly Those two sorcerers—their thoughts and wishes must have remained in your body... Sagi And then one day I dug you up. That's right.

I'm sorry, . Forgive me. I don't really remember anyway How could you?! Guillo, says he doesn't even remember. Of course he remembers, how could he not? Don't coddle me, . Come on, Guillo... All right, I remember Cheer up, Guillo.

Even if does remember...what matters is that you don't. ... Let bygones be bygones.

I don't think Guillo even remembers. That's true... My memories begin with the day I met you, Sagi. Well, the Guillo I know is a good friend.

And I'm sure feels the same way. I guess I do too. But you're still a dingbat. Silence, wench! I am not a dingbat! Aheh! Now that's our Guillo. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÉèŸÈ !)á ÛÇU, r[þ/¤ w5à çŸ+ “Ž%@õ IJ#EÕ ËVoice MALPERCIO...KILL MALPERCIO. THAT IS MY CALLING.

I KNOW...YOU'RE THERE. MAL...PER...CI...O!!! Sagi Who said that?! Milly Impossible... Is it responding...to ?! Guillo Seginus! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &þ3ÔY #=  ÊEÆ ý‘† ÷bø ºÅá# Á¬;ùæ º²B6[ @*3G m #€› ~P]v) ºIM Q –~[ ì m¤×¡ ½B~´Í m™„É Êßyÿç mÑü Û"|f˜ ºúT· =+TÊ\ NŽJ{Õ U±o% mƒyd ˆ–¶Á ºÅƽ ÁMCÕÓ m«ÈSl èk-è³ NQk«[ œ˜úB ºÏ?” ¸[5ÞÌ ÿÕ; Å{Ã{ mùÄ4± ÕßÌ mÈÊqæ ¹Sagi Ahh...ungh... Milly I guess the sorcerers' strongest wishes must have stayed with Seginus, too.

"Kill Malpercio." Even after a thousand years it didn't forget. Guillo You have my gratitude, Great Kamroh. Thanks to you, I know who I am at last.

...Even if it was better I didn't. Great Kamroh, I have one favor to ask. The Great Kamroh And what is that? Would you seal this puppet away? Hmm... Very well. I don't know what you saw. But this feels like the right time. I will seal Seginus's power. Thank you. Kamroh Oh...Great Kamroh! What happened in there? Kamroh, Krumly...I've decided to step down. Krumly ......?! What did you just say?! I am giving up the elder's seat. Kamroh, the people are now in your hands.

I trust, with Krumly's help, you will lead the Children of the Earth down the right path. ...Yes, Great Kamroh. ...... But, why? Seginus was entrusted to me by my predecessor.

If Seginus's time is through, then so is my own. I will bear my responsibility through to the end.

Perhaps bringing you and Seginus together was my destiny. Goodbye, everyone. May you always be well. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ³Ë9D •Ž-¸ ›¼•ˆ d£? ¹†XZ Ã=¸µ H`g ¹¹ì -c/{ èîñÞ a§š”… ‡ˆ¡ Ír6ðX †›Á *tb£Û "oEÕ ZMilly You know, I used to come here to play all the time when I was little.

On the way home from the School of Magic, I'd badger my pilot until he agreed to make a stop. But it looks awfully barren now. And there were never so many beasts around... Huh? They're still here! Hey, look! I gathered all of these up myself! I used to scour all of Nekkar trying to find them. See, look at this one. Isn't it a beautiful color? And this one, doesn't it look kind of like a pow? Right here, see? It's got the belly! I can't believe it... They're still here. Come on, I'll show you something even more amazing up by the falls! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä `E šK̬ µŠù ïyÑ (¶ïÉ e6É' L hãþ (¼˜æé /Gˆ¹ n8ƒF kpšÆ (Ôr¹• xz±Âé s¬KK ³‚쩬 (5¨ê` Á†„ÿˆ {òû ÞŸ ] (öݵ ìI4% î¥r z9|u ÷ï‡Â ‰Æ·Év (z“6Ç ΃Y?Ü g23× áÀÏÓ5 (ÿ­&™ “QN[ cq ÞÄh¯ ([a - µšmJÀ %ŽªŒ ͉®É @xMT ? ü  mfMê •KnӍ !œ= È7E× ªùP§ ôi†>] ¸åe …õOjR ñÃc´ HíFr ±øð^ ¶"û‹3 O Ô 2ÜCð ±têÛ ÑÃþà ±Rk}‰ PƒÊå| : ¹ ”˜â`® Mô°  ÈýŽæ ±x0Ú+ ¶že‘ ekhs Ì8Žäç (ƐƢ çø-Ìv (’ÿÈF Õv éYñÑ /|ç· ºÚžˆ @°M®å q¨‹r VÙÎ i?ð³ü i¯!û ±è+ 7 ¥”òà® ¥ÞxÔ ÒQ+O ±‘•^î ñ̽)n ýwË3 :Ï>â8 ±²‰4 rð6 ál. ¡n÷%¤ (¯àÄ ²L(I” BuOõ Öw[  ±‡•*W u½EÜÓ (]bm‘ Milly Hurry up! Come on, you two! Today's a white day, hee hee! This lake is special. Every day the water changes color! Blue, red, yellow, white, green! Isn't that neat?

I used to come to the lake and tell my own fortune. I'd pretend good things happen on white days. Guillo Milliarde. Isn't it about time you told us the truth? ...... At the Senate council, you called Baelheit "Father." Yeah... So, he is your father? ...Yes. But all this time we've been trying to stop Baelheit. He's our enemy.

Why would the enemy's daughter choose to travel with us? I just—! ...I just did what Father asked. He wanted me to observe Sagi. Observe him? Uh-huh. He wanted to know if Sagi was really a spiriter, or if he was one of the malideiters Olgan had made.

If he turned out to be a spiriter, fine—but if not... He would have to be killed. So you used Gena. No! My father never told me anything about her!!

Don't you see?! That's why I tried to stop him!! The more time I spent with you, the more I saw what Father was doing was wrong. Now I want to stop him, just as much as you! No... More. Because I'm his daughter. I don't expect you to forgive me for everything that's happened.

But I want to stay with you! That's the truth—please believe me! And it's not because of anything my father said. I just...I just want to be with you.

I want to argue with Guillo...and get in Sagi's hair...and go on more adventures with ... Please... Say something, Sagi...

Tell me to get lost, and I'll go without a word. Sagi... Sagi Milly...when we first met, did you really believe me about having a guardian spirit?

Or was that a lie, too? No... It was strange—we'd only just met.

But even after all the things my father said—you're the one I found myself believing.

There was something about you...that was easy to trust. Then it's OK.

You trusted me. So now it's my turn to trust you. Milly... I care too much about you. I'm not gonna let you go. Sagi! I'm so sorry... It's all right. Guillo, I'm sorry... Trick us again and you'll pay! ...But I'll let this one go. ...Thanks. You, too, . I'm sorry. I forgive you Sorry's not good enough There, see? He says he forgives you. Mm-hmm. Thank you, ! ...Not good enough? But , if you don't accept her apology... No, he's right. Why should I get a second chance? Don't worry, he'll learn to forgive you. ...Mm-hmm. Well, now that we've heard Milliarde's little saga, what do you say we head back? Wait! There's something I want to show you up ahead.

It's not far. Come with me...please? Sure! Lead the way. Softie. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @ÌÃ$ }@` ¿®… Î.]Q (ƒ, EŠŽ( LƒÉÙ ÛÈ?ú ™×àL= $m½ ÏÏõèë ´?6  †¶}& Þaö' mê%œ cX E CMilly Hurry! Over here, this way! Wait till you see how incredible the view is up here!

On a clear day you can even see Alfard!

When I was little, I gathered up all sorts of rocks shaped like people...

...and I lined them all up so it looked like they were gazing off into the horizon. Guillo These are supposed to be people? It looks like a pile of rubble to me. What happened... Someone knocked them all over! This is terrible... I was so excited to show you... Ahh! Sagi Well, I think we found the culprit. How could you! You'll pay, birdbrain! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä SøiÓ ‘u· 9Icº Ÿ‡‘ ¢»Ö'z ÿ4³g ¼} L ^Þ9Œ eòuÆÓ b@Íó ÂTÛŒ ÿˆ- в¸gÒ ^=Œw· sÁ4¿ ok¦ ßœ®n^ ÿÒÑæ ÷W4°É !ßÞ5{ !²:¿V €ªJ` ZMilly I never had the chance to show anybody before. I just wanted somebody to see them.

...But they're all broken. I'm sorry, I wasted your time. Nothing I say makes sense anymore.

How could I ever expect you to trust me... Sagi Hey, Guillo. Look at that rock over there. Doesn't that sort of look like a person? Guillo Hm, it does. That one, too. The arms remind me of Milliarde when she's on the warpath. ...Hmm? Milly...this time we'll all look. Maybe the rocks you found are broken...

...but that's OK. We'll just find some new ones—the three of us together. It really is quite the view. Think how breathtaking it will be once we have all those rocks lined up. Sagi... Guillo... You'll help too, won't you, ? Of course! When I get around to it Thank you, . All of you...thank you so much. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 2çÙy< HkäÖ „ì\ Ù0 $ -ÅS OÀñ Tñél… þc jýq OÌ`»Û  †pöË fR#á ÊÆ’bû O;¼’- ø/­$ œnM (üÝ™ O©x& éCêa™ ºÉÆ gsÿ I%ÑÝ NéAÈ« ÐnÜàÞ ×IeÊ dÆWÐ Yþ/ Ðg_î m*t ­½{q ~ÒëØÍ ±º.i  ™NÚ O}Þ¸ 8›Ü7š B#¼ RÖ; Ú u¼yÕ zùFH ’ÉæW €0 ÐGÒR‹ ˜éª)k ~æ)½ ®Ñ§‚Æ þNnª Æ~×HÚ O—<íp >¬Óc1 “ ù TDoc Sagi! Wait just a moment! I've figured out a way to help Gena! Sagi What?! Really?! Yes. Although...this is probably our last hope. Tell me! I'll do whatever it takes! There's an herb known as "heartenbrace." In ancient times it was a staple of the gods.

It's said that by partaking of the herb, the gods were able to make their hearts stronger.

If we had a sprig of heartenbrace, perhaps Gena would be able to recover the strength of her heart. Where can I find it? This "heartenbrace"? That's the problem. Heartenbrace supposedly grew wild in the highlands of Matar.

But Matar was defiled during the War of the Gods, and heartenbrace is said to have gone extinct. Then what am I supposed to do?! I'm sorry... I'm afraid I don't have the answer to that. But there might still be someplace in the world where heartenbrace grows.

For Gena's sake, I hope you can find it. Guillo I can't tell if we just got a hint or a slap in the face. Milly Don't be silly, Guillo. You wonder why I call you a dingbat all the time. Excuse me? He said the people of ancient times used to live on heartenbrace, right?

Then all we have to do is go back to ancient times. , you can help us with that, right? How can he do that? He just has to remember the past.

It wouldn't be the first time your memories have poured into our hearts.

Except before, it would only happen when an afterling was killed. This time we'll do it differently. This time YOU have to remember...

and send our hearts into the past yourself. Can he do that? That's up to him. Is there anything around that might help him remember the past? Something that's been around since ancient times. The Brierclock! Perfect! Let's head there now. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¡ã  â2 Íu6 *Lwl /C N{ F×@Ð F‡¬S¿ *Ñ·4ï ‚k.Á­ 3L?8 ³®ÖŽ– *ßþõR øMilly Well? Does he feel anything? Sagi Let's find out. I remember! I don't feel a thing. It's no good. doesn't feel anything. But we need heartenbrace to save Sagi's mother. Please, ! Let's try one more time. ä šÖº µ{× ŠV+s !è™[h '»nN G:øÇ} NÂÚØ !•K]Ð ŽÌýSÑ !=¨“ å‹žÚ ‹š:G ESagi This...this is Cujam! Milly See? What did I tell you. Guillo Perhaps we can move freely between past and present, now. Uh-huh. We can probably just look at the Brierclock again if we want to go home. OK, let's get down to finding that heartenbrace! Your mother needs our help. Right, Sagi? Right! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä WªˆÎ é°úy —š éÑ %Guillo So this is Matar. Milly It looks like the earth here isn't tainted yet. Let's hurry and get the heartenbrace. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¼z¼è ³`€a Åc8Þ LdGªU S”ÇÏ µ·ïµ ºÒfƒr m€„« SA’³ Ly~. &Milly There! That plant that's shining—you think that's heartenbrace? Guillo It seems that way. But isn't anyone going to mention the big purple monster in front of it? Sagi There's no time to mess around. We'll just have to take it out. You with me, guys? All the way! Let's squash it! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ›:Íó ¿·„Ë °‹®… 19@í' 8¾ˆ €€·²q …+°Y‚ Lt ËMilly Do you think it did that to save us? Guillo Who knows, start running—maybe you'll catch up in time to ask it. Sagi I'll bet it was trying to help us. It sure felt that way to me. Well, either way we can go home now. Let's pick the heartenbrace and head back. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä O£Öi[ L‡PÀ W†Á¬ c×D¯ hb)É> x¿ëÚ }ËÃR cšäõ" »k@¶ xQáAB ë|<ÈÏ cɱoà 4ZNôx NÁñ\ xϨ% iÇtž Œø=5ý “@Э cCÎ–Í ÖØÅI ŒÇ  d 渓G cÈyŒä zhv Œý¦ ¨çô c?`¨d F也ï Œj›á dñiæ’ cÂ[M v’pŒÿ Œ[J¦<  B ‹F c49 œ é¦b c´Gœ( ò•^ù cùÓé 9wýÿ c†Ç( Ó<Ò# cìú7 !îŸ§Ï c²!”R 4ȉs% x¸Q” M@lé‹ c”vö g|É&„ xÓ\ZÒ rú¦x„ ò”“Qp ø£üϯ ö¥Z äéûæ x´Ve &«á0[ PðÄÞµ T>eî‡ P¬_‘ ›ÕŠlü c÷øFÚ éŸKu x§h .¨£î c’>Ü  `c}“Ô ò: ‰ q=f’ w¡wB §;/iM cY”ã ¼` øŠ x$)Q èòFÅÐ cC¤± '¸åŠ' x”b-ä kResearcher The woman's loose! She has the test subject! Stop her! Don't let her escape! Sagi Sniff... Gena Are you crying again? What am I going to do with you... Show me your wings! Please, Mom? Show me! Oh, all right. But this is the last time if you don't stop crying! I...I'm not crying!

...See? I'm not. Mm hm hm. All right, mister. Guillo Sagi! Are you still up there? Gena's worried sick. Get down! Guillo... Were you crying again? ...... If you want to see Gena's wings, just tell her. That's...That's not it! Oh, really? Yeah. I'm not a little kid anymore. Are you sure about this? We won't be able to return for a while. Yeah. Chances like this don't come along that often.

The money's good, and they don't care where I'm from.

They're looking for grunts—but if I get picked for the Dark Service, I'll make even more.

It's the least I can do for Mom... For Mom...

Mom... Mom... Mom... Mom, you're awake! Good morning, Sagi. Mom! I'm so lucky I have this many people to be grateful for.

Sagi, Guillo, Milliarde, ... Thank you all so much. Wacho Hey, what about us? Tik Yeah, us! You, too, Tik and Wacho. Thank you. Doc The worst may be behind her, but Gena still needs to recuperate. Sagi, I hope you'll settle down and look after your mother for a while. Mom, about that... It's OK, Sagi.

I can see it in your eyes. You found what it is you want to do. Aw, Mom... Don't worry. Me and Tik will take care of Gena! Yuh-huh, Gena. OK...thanks! I'm gonna go, then, Mom. All right. Promise me you'll do this for yourself, Sagi. I promise. But I'm still gonna come back home when it's done. I know. And I'll be here waiting. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä çõi­ CV «ó׃ FÎRm LÆ]* s§©Ý xýc£M ÂZb˜ ÐpòÎç ‹°, "Guillo This feeling in the air...

Could it be Wiseman? Milly Didn't he die during the battle? Sagi No, we don't know that for sure.

The legends don't even mention Wiseman. He could have slipped away during the confusion of the battle and survived. Yes, there's no question. This sensation... Someone with a heart beyond reckoning is very close.

He must be here somewhere. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÂX]§ ;Ø ‰ Áè» ÕûdÈ òÂò/ 3"ƒÐ S~¿‹e Éì ˆPNT Qªâ³ »Wiseman Ah, stragglers. Hmm? Your hearts... Mmm, now this is peculiar.

Hm hm hm, delightful, nonetheless. No heart should go to waste. Come, Black Dragon! Here are the hearts we promised. Together we shall have a feast! ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ÿ÷' ²¦œÔ )OfN EÿÿN Eè«Þ zkÀ~ L[/Ù z]À+ö ¬Milly I hope Seph and the others can finally be at peace now. Who knows I think they are Sagi ...I don't know. I really don't know. ...Yeah. I think so. I'm sure they are. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä öÎj€ ^t(â êòbí «  yuoː Ôm ÃElle Fireworks! They're setting off the fireworks!

That means Sagi finally trashed those suckers and won! Look! Sagi became champion just for me!

Look, Gramps! Doc! How do you like that? Pretty cool, huh? All this for me! Ha ha hee! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÷=fk À€¤ $s 2ÛJ{ 7Q"ç¤ Pƒt± X² Y› ²1áÖ1 ¹ ¶öO 26AuÎ Milly Are you two going to be here a while? Sagi Um, yeah, I think so. Why? I have a quick trip to make. Why don't you go on ahead? I'll catch up later. Sorry. Guillo The wench has a habit of disappearing. Not that I'd miss her one jot if she stayed gone. She did say she wanted to see the outside world. I'm sure there's all kinds of things on her list. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä pªm ä¼Ø† aAå² ¨Æ¡I -d2µ b±Û# h&Éd9 x:QSü }^°@k b 5½ ¼«ÂŸ; U»ÄY ÉGuillo Ah, Milliarde. You've returned. I was hoping you were gone for good this time. Milly ...Sorry. Sagi Guillo! We never thought that, Milly. Come on, let's go. ...OK. When did she get so sensitive? There goes my fun. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "k{Õ§ ´ñA 1®&• ,M–Î 1>H w ‰Mf H³šIÜ “²|« —âv «f’‰ ²¥¤u° að~ü Í Êîî ,c®hH §<ák° ,rÕ¤ ¸u&ÐÖ É9ÌV5 Ïkß¿ ,$¿$ç \Ê\ É?ü¬ 1‹Ø}™ ,Ìù÷D h.ŒW É9Ù{2 •ÿHcž ,ÅF ¸ÔEýµ ,)£†Ó e)“ À5U× :PO ,ž6­ bWacho Sagi! You're home just in time! Sagi What's with you? It's terrible! The Empire! They've finished building their footrest! Tik The footrest! Guillo You mean a fortress? Uh-huh, it's called "Tarazed." There was this merchant guy from the Empire who said it was Bael...whatever's trump card!

And, uh...oh yeah...that he's gonna use it to rule the world! Is that true, Sagi? Tarazed... Sagi here. Verus It's me. We need to talk. Can you come right away? It's about Tarazed, isn't it, sir? So you knew. Well, that saves some explaining... We'll head back to Alfard immediately. Good. The sooner the better. We have to return to the Empire. The quaestor wants to talk to us about Tarazed. Wacho, Tik, take care of Mom for me. Don't worry, she's in good hands! All right, we're off. Ready, ? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä é]¹5 ‰ÕÓ §Dò' Do¤A JŽY÷ ûQO¤ A/Z -Œ( j‚”C’ µÍy ¼WÖ`¢ D;]_ žI¥ DœÖ… 0Æ4È b;*1 F¿û D¥J# WÛZQ †àË— ¶~㜠ût4,û ÏSagi Sorry we're late, sir. You wanted to talk about Tarazed? Verus That's right. It's finally reached completion.

Now that Baelheit is emperor, he'll probably try to step up promachination efforts using the fortress as his base. Geldoblame Fortunately, Tarazed's engines remain silent. That would imply it isn't fully functional yet. Quaestor, this is our chance—we have to infiltrate Tarazed now, sir! Guillo We should strike before it's operational—that much is obvious. I agree, which is why I called you here. Will you do it? Of course. As I'm sure you've noticed, Tarazed is nothing short of gargantuan. Don't go unprepared. I understand, sir. All right. Come speak to me when you're ready to go. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä È»1/ aÍ¡È sÜÀ /"]8 5^úO åü«¨ L)ÁÝô Š»¾ ÉÅÀã ªÍÄ6‚ ±é´ƒ Ý“ü+é èº5P‰ ;”;ñ¾ AQ“¦ /¬ô-J nSoldier Quaestor Verus! It's awful, sir! Verus What's going on? Tarazed... It's, it's taking off! Please, come outside! Sagi Look...look at that! Guillo It's enormous! As big as a continent! Geldoblame I can't believe it... How could the construction have proceeded so quickly?! Milly Why—HOW is that fortress able to fly?! It was designed to be a floating fortress from the beginning.

That's what Tarazed really is. A fortress that can stay aloft with machina alone...

...and never rely on the power of the gods.

But I never expected something of this magnitude... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä " }ÀO ¥Ç‚ WyD7 müLÛõ väÏ jÕI ß=Ì0ž mT¨Ó ð-{ö* gvê o˜Qc$ 1I :/à6 1…ÏV€ ÝxçF' vwDÌ  ¹Äåd ®›4’ž ²H¡´X uÿ§ ÉiN 9©ÐDE >Ú*äC 9Ýls ‚Ôhv ˜ßôG œèê ·=L ½ ï¬' 9¡·j7 ÿÜ+ 9æõ_÷ †ôæ]¡ ˜/) ”Knight of Diadem Sire! There's a ginorma...humastrous...@$#&....a REALLY BIG machina heading this way! Ladekahn I can see it. Calm down, if you call yourself a knight. Uncle Ram is watching from the next world. Yes, sire. That's no machina.

That's an island. A man-made floating island...

Baelheit, when does it end? Rodolfo That has to be Tarazed, the floating fortress Heughes mentioned... I never thought he was serious.

Look at it...it's huge! Maybe crossing the Empire was the wrong move after all. Corellia This terrible feeling... What in the world does it all mean...

The minds and hearts of men, machina, and a twisted god are set to crash together... I know. You're crying, too.

I should have known the moment I saw that boy.

One of the gears that keeps our world turning has gone awry.

Just one loose gear can derail the entire works. Once a god has lost its power and become man...what will that man seek to find? Lolo No way...I can't believe it! How could something that big stay in the air on gadgets alone?

It would need some other kind of power, no question... Man Let the other nations deal with their own problems! Now when are you gonna finish that? Oh, um, uh, right! Sorry! Sorry... Gena Wait...that's Alfard! ...Sagi! No, he has to be all right!

Cough, cough... Tik Gena! There you are! Wacho Come on, you know you're not supposed to be out of bed. Let us walk you home. I'm sorry, boys. I just wanted to get some fresh air. I didn't mean to worry you.

We can go back now. Sagi... Gee-naah! We're leaving! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä :k Ú ÍˆÛà ¾O fÎŒ&Í lÃ+! •ýòÿ&  gZÕA é* ðÕ òÒŠ¼w ¦Þre ¬eHˆÿ é\šY þŽ-è •Ôðæâ ÿš”¦q f¢’¤X IK[– ¡÷ùh c°DW ÉÿF¹n Îoñ£ ”8Î M}ï5ì Éã õ ”ñ€‘ù §N"€Ò §²&F] ÉEgÌ íV\± ¦“€µ  dÐg› ɃÀŒÙ JPL9è ¦±E?Ý  \O É>Ö6 Y¥{¯ë f’Ô%@ l÷*Ú Év¾wè دqóF fÚCe - ß"£ •‘òÇÏ I¿£V É%+¸q zÞ·¡ ìϝJ ùJX»z ÉÖÌ¡« <šÀÁ ¦´ÑD &€6j •ˆŸÉ© Ð—‘ ÉóÅ íE† H ¦ù ö Guillo What is he planning to do with a monstrosity like that?

Milliarde, do you know? Milly No. What could Father be thinking? Geldoblame Wait...look up there! Baelheit? It's some sort of projected image! Baelheit Citizens of the Empire. Leaders and citizens of all continents!

I, Emperor Baelheit, come to you today with a declaration!

The Alfard Empire hereby renounces its continent, and takes the floating fortress of Tarazed as its new mainland!

The imperial capital shall be relocated from Mintaka to the city of Vega inside Tarazed.

Henceforth, the Alfard Empire shall be known as the Tarazed Empire! Verus What?! Relocate the capital? That's absurd! What is Baelheit planning now?! The Tarazed Empire will never rely on the tenebrous power of a god, power that could fail at any moment.

Our continent is powered by machina, mankind's own creation!

This supreme power promises an unsurpassed quality of life and level of security to all people.

There are no plans to limit immigration to Alfard-born. People of all lands are welcome.

The only condition is that you surrender your wings of the heart.

Tarazed offers a home only to those strong enough to free themselves of their heart's grip.

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce the Tarazed Empire's first policy:

All continents held aloft by the power of the gods—including Alfard—shall be destroyed! That is all. The scoundrel! Now that he's in power, he can show his true colors! Why! Why, Father... He failed to promachinate the continents, so now he's going to destroy them. He's like a child. Sagi We can't let him get away with this!

We have to storm Tarazed—and settle things with Baelheit once and for all! Baelheit is Milliarde's father. Are you sure you have it in you? I don't... There's no other way! Could you really do that? ...see any other way. Do it, Sagi. There's no other way to defend the world. ...... ...I know. Wait! Father isn't an unreasonable man. Let me talk to him first!

That's OK, isn't it, Sagi? Of course.

As long as you understand what we may end up having to do. ...Yes. I understand. All right, so how are you going to get in? We'll take the Sfida.

Most of Alfard's citizens will be moving to Tarazed. We'll sneak in during the confusion. That should work. Then let's go. The fate of the world is on your shoulders. And I'm not just saying that for effect. So long as you're the only ones able to stand against the machina arma, you really are our only hope. Then we'd better go, sir. Best of luck to you. ä -T$ ôá‡Ë MÒ¿6 4‚;@æ :启ä wô( |Guillo Every ship in the Empire must be here. Milly Fortunate for us. We should be able to sneak right in. Sagi OK! Here we go, then! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Gæ5 îÑFÿ ,[˘ ,/WAM 3ŒÂ· }h}U ‚Valara Whoa... Talk about futuristic. Guillo This is no time to gape. We're supposed to be looking for Baelheit! Sagi I know. Come on, let's go. ÍÍÍÍÍ ä 8Ðma ¸}|¢ rì YuÕõÔ Y¨¾¦s wz‰ ‘{xý0 “X ¹âów ÿvã ¿úJ4 žnÖH %Sagi Baelheit's in here somewhere. Security's bound to be tight. Are we all ready? Of course! I'm not feeling it Good! I'm counting on you, ! We have to make our stand sometime, —so let's make it now. Guillo Time to end this. Milly ...Father. ÍÍ ä <`6ê ¨L@ü Izû 8ÓÝO >oä_Ü ’SÑsA —à×­Ó AÑZ ØW_m  º…Ò× eĸæ 1î¹+ 8óñê  KÈ ²$Ç  (pÚ ÖrZ\  $Cw a…B  £*°Ï YnŠÑü `ʽF “ ¸Ÿí åZ7R µ["  1Î÷ÿ Ìæßp  ò÷ué X¤[‰'  +GÑG ˜’1 ­ 1»¨B   ”êã  ÜùÌ t;ûúO  P`7ž ÙUˉ® ÂK÷ž óùBŽ 1ÏëÍâ rM[ñ 1Êé— ( „§¹  Rÿ— yÞ)Òò  Yt< +¿]$# 1Ð!ê LÚ¥v  IÇÒ |#Z ÏÀ µ &É 1º I‰ ÊÃõ¡H  ÿc€Û ·È²— 1I£Äp ',8çK  rçHb TGuillo What is this place? Something's not right. Milly The room, it's...twisted.

It's like it's...squeezing at my heart. Sagi Something...someone is calling me. We have to go this way. Getting through here won't be easy, though. Sagi Is this...the room's entrance? Guillo It seems that getting sucked into one of those dark cubes while your wings of the heart aren't out puts you back here. Right. We'll have to be careful. Not again... We've got to keep trying, though. We have to be careful not to bump into the walls as we go. Let's focus, here. Grr...I can't seem to control my wings properly. Milly Hey, Sagi. Use our power, too. I'm sure you'll be able to keep your wings out longer than usual that way. She's right. We've come this far. Let's use all the combined power we can muster. Milly, Guillo...

Thank you. I'll just borrow a bit. Your hearts are coming across to me...

I feel like I can last longer with my wings of the heart out, now. Let's go, ! That cube... It looks awfully suspicious. Let's keep our distance, and stay sharp. Milly, now I know what you meant when you talked about feeling like your heart was being crushed. My heart... Of course! They burst! No, it's already restoring itself. Hmm, it may repair itself, but it looks as though we can at least sneak past. If I spread my wings of the heart and sprint as fast as possible... I can make it. I'm sure of it.

Let's go, Milly! Guillo! ! There has to be something up ahead! Another one of these rooms... Which means there may be more ahead as well. Right. We're just going to have to see for ourselves. Here we go again. Perfect. With any luck, we'll get another chance to make a scene. Right. Let's go see. This again? Hmm. Sagi, what do you think? We keep going, of course! We have to. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä @ m % …ë¼\ ¥K2 “¯ Îu:¯ )÷l /øÇ& ’â Y‡±Î‹ )“P1 ™Y¨”î ¬_ÍJ À7MNŽ â5  âýZ m —N X ÆM¶‹ )¶Ÿ™Þ 0uýïã ±´Ée IŽÉ=í q‹\¯ ®°~Ñú ÑnëHÛ Ø·¸Ð ÑC ùZ  bùžE )5yb .lî A’4>þ H¿„P A|6ˆ jò\ )uî?O Ì‘v² A“ô  Xl[ AÊ<€m ,³Ê™ )µŒ– ‚‰­ U )nÔ p Û2žJÿ )¬w\‡ +·Ø= lï¿$ rßÆ A vÈE  X¹øø AÎÙž² ,e7‹ )GxX· ‚oiú A%cL |^z²¶ )ÿc¹Ì ÞU;y A°#r Khå² l’–3 mÒ’¾ )¯à¢ ªÃ 1 lòƣ mSagi ......!! Isn't this...? Milly It's one of Malpercio's afterlings! I get it. It wasn't calling me. It was calling you, . Isn't there some way to save it? Can you do anything, ? I'll try There's no need OK, I'll help, too. Did you...free it? Yeah,

it didn't hurt like when the other afterlings were defeated...so I think so. No need? What do you mean? Guillo Maybe he's saying it's beyond our help now. ... would know best. Sagi The room, it... Guillo ...Collapsed. Most unexpected. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if imperial troops started flooding in here at any moment. You're right. We should put some distance between us and here as soon as we can. Perfect. We've caused enough trouble here to bring most of the fortress's soldiers running. Right. It's possible there may be fewer soldiers in the room leading to Baelheit now. I never thought just releasing the afterling would do something like this... It's almost as if the room lost its heart and just fell away. Milly ...... They just don't build floating continents like they used to. So much for the power of machina. Even through promachination, this is how unstable a man-made world can be.

We've got to stop it! So this room collapsed, too... We should leave before we get caught up in the commotion. Right. We've caused quite a stir. That room should have cleared out enough for us to break through. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä »[üô íè O¿P÷ ì’ô! 5ª÷\ $®ß­ 7¹% W t;d4À {Ù)“¢ Á–Vã ÔMilly Father! Sagi Baelheit's down there. But we can't just force our way past that many guards. Guillo If we created a distraction, we might be able to divert their attention elsewhere. Good idea. We'll come back here later! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä .Ì÷i ¹xä šÔv@ ߥ> #÷Z| ­xxòš ³™óêd €ñãð dÈ«¤A ­´­¸¬ ¬ôÞnŸ ³]($ Ѿ‚ç1 ­ËÕ9‡ [Æc1 ²-_ ÷Ì 0 dWõ 9 j) ­3@Ë) kq3— Ñ%Fƒ 5Òdö C  S¶ '" ­B+\ w5kWž ÉðÚ5 Ÿ?}Ó ­u7Íò Rí 4’êq÷ ;RÚ4- @c%ü þ¥iY 4Â;Ñà " ýw ž€É YƒÇ¹¿ ‹‚(+ ÊF4 óÒéœ ëÄ–Á³ cg < ⶁh 䨀 +Baelheit You're here... Sagi Baelheit! Turn Tarazed around right now!

Leaders of the other nations are prepared to stand with us. Your plan has failed! Milly Sagi's right, Father!

If you stop now, the other leaders said they're willing to write the incident off as an internal dispute.

Please, this has to end! Failed? I think not. Everything's gone exactly as I hoped.

Once I've destroyed you, Sagi—the last of the malideiters—

I won't need to plan anymore. This war I've been fighting can finally come to a close.

Milliarde, I have you to thank for everything. You've done well bringing Sagi here to me. NO! No, no, NO! Father, you are so wrong!

I'm not someone you can just tell what to do anymore!

I came here because I wanted to. Not because you said I should!

What you're doing is wrong, Father!

Don't you see! I came here because I have to stop you! I see... I was wondering why you hadn't reported in.

And now I know. You've been poisoned by the venoms of your own heart. Listen to me, Father. The power people have in their hearts—it's not evil!

I know, because of my travels with Sagi.

All the people I've met, all the experiences I've had...

Every one came as a shock to me, because I'd never been anywhere but the mansion.

I learned more with Sagi than the School of Magic could ever teach!

King Ladekahn's devotion to his friend Gibari;

Rodolfo's courage in defending his homeland;

Queen Corellia's noble compassion for the world;

Gena's unfaltering love for her children.

They all believed in their hearts!

And now...I believe too. These feelings in my heart...the feelings I have for Sagi...

I won't let you take them! I can't let you!

What's the point of machina if we have to give up our hearts for it!

Machina... Machina!! That's what the world doesn't need!!

Milly!! Milly, hang on!! Ugh...ah...ahhh... This...this is machina! How about now, Milliarde? Do you need machina now?!

The power of machina saved your life, and you dare reject it?!

Fifteen years ago, when the afterling tore your little body apart, what gave you a second chance?!

Machina—that's what! Am I wrong, Milliarde?! ......

I'm sorry...Sagi. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I...I did it again. I lied to you again...

My father's telling the truth. Most of my body is made of machina. I owe my life to it.

But believe me! My heart is still my own. It's always going to be my own... Don't talk, Milly. You don't have to say anything.

I told you before: I trust you. Just stay still... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... Guillo What father would turn his gun on his own daughter for the sake of ambition? You've gone astray.

I won't abide it! Sagi, look after Milliarde. I will put this craven in his place! Impertinent little scarecrow! Blast it all! My body...won't do as it's told... Stand up, Sagi.

Let's finish this business, you and I. I will defeat you, and fulfill my destiny. ...Did you say "destiny"?! That's right, DESTINY! What are you talking about?! Come, Daimon! With this battle we can end it all! Lend me your strength! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä b)°„ p¾â š»í h±a>ÿ m11 0ÙíÅ ¼¹$™´ hDÜA< S|¥– ÌÕ §ç¢¾ ~%U‹‚ ©§Ivû ÂÎ&ñ êB¢©"  ÁYX ð7 ®ÎGI 5UŽ  ®-xß Fэð ‡áTg ªöªwð  Òwž  à2 ý%) |j›Ÿ»  ï¾JÏ ’qDxµ ²˜¦È `b«  Ûo*Þ y[µ a]Š] œ§­á?  @ŽýI ©©°n ³‘‘Q _@úžR  ï l<üvÀ ØGÛþ /Ái½ú  ®j®C RÂìI ÙR’+ oX0 4šü, NÓÉY… ŽÏI% ¬:{À¿ ùэ?€ ½:h Sqw }†² :¾sTõ Žœ¢ p½·} ÛqR ¤÷DõD ɶä=Y Öý³^½ òŠ®Î êà R¤ ÉýôgH cq… <ýìÅ -LÑ¿Q mYö ˆ$íH É$Ń– ±e™ü ~ªó  $Háä° ZÊ ]?3Q hÄ}= E¿T c.òç j€ŽKß v îù ÑXï˜ä Þ9ñ Ä´ ½Ø e7ýæ€ Ë˜æU J-^X Ÿe?© ŸÍ›¹ ¶!R ÔPxÿ ˆëÜ ܍'K ÆšA <]Ôg ^ñ® ^”d\ ßÔ‰æ ‹Baelheit I'll give you credit: you've done a fine job merging Malpercio's strength with your own. Sagi What did you expect? Don't underestimate what and I are capable of! What you're capable of... Such an apt choice of words.

I never thought our experiment would yield a success story, a complete specimen. You're talking about the malideiter experiments...the ones Shanath mentioned! That's right, the very same. Would you like to hear about them?

You do have a right to know.

It began fifteen years ago, when Olgan approached me about conducting research on the afterlings.

I was studying the crossfusion of magna essences.

That research became the foundation of today's magna mixtures. Olgan Well? How is it coming along? Practical application is just beyond our grasp. Right now we're able to attain 99.9999 percent of target output.

That leaves a .0001 percent chance that unknown matter will spawn,

due to compatibility issues between the magna essences we're fusing. Well, I would say that's a negligible margin of error, wouldn't you? Start putting it to use. But, Your Magnificence, there's a real possibility that any number of accidents could occur! I said I don't care! My people are waiting! This technology will place us at the forefront of the world! But what about— Not one more word, Baelheit! Just see that the magna mixture research is concluded.

I have a new project for you.

Wait until you see what we found during the expedition to Hassaleh. What did you find? A piece of Malpercio's body. No...! The legends say pieces of the god were scattered throughout the world. What's so fantastical about finding one?

The real surprise is that the pieces are still living! What?! Begin researching ways to house those pieces in humans.

Even just one piece contains immeasurable power. I want you to bind it to a human heart and artificially create a spiriter. But...is that even possible? You'll make it possible!

There's no limit on funding. I will give you any clearance you need. Get started immediately.

To house a god inside a human...

I did have my reservations about such an outlandish request... but still I could not quell my curiosity as a researcher.

And so the project began. Surprisingly, everything went smoothly, even the infusion of the afterling. But then... Researcher Lord Baelheit, we've done it! Not yet. We won't know until the subject wakes. What sort of rejection signs will he exhibit? The...the subject's waking up! Test Subject Where...am I? Listen, do you know who I am? What...are you...saying? This is the Empire's magnus research center. Do you understand what I'm telling you? Stop! Don't aggravate the subject! Where am...I? What are...you...saying? Why did yoo vring-be-heeeere?!

Ahh...aah....aaaaaaaaaaargh!! Stars almighty! Seal off the research center! Now! We were able to destroy the test subject—but only after it had obliterated the whole center.

When the emperor learned of the project's failure, he halted it completely. The remaining subjects were quietly released. And one of them was me. Guillo So that's why you said "destiny." You want to make up for your failure. What egocentric twaddle. Oh, if that were all it were. But my story's not over yet.

When the afterling ran amok, the entire research center was destroyed.

...Including my wife who resided there.

And Milliarde—you ended up losing most of your body.

My wife was gone, my daughter on the edge of death, and any culpability for the incident was on my shoulders.

I placed Milliarde in a life-support unit and fled the Empire.

I ran from everything...as far as I could. Haah...haah... Forgive me, Milliarde... My wife, my studies, my career have all been lost!

And now I no longer have the will to go on living...

I wanted to die. I was ready. And then— Hang on Are you all right? Who's there?! Who's speaking to my heart?! You'll catch cold Don't die! Don't die?! Who are you?! Daimon I'm not telling ...Daimon?

......!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä FcÇrÐ ²6X ýð+{ › Iª —e Ç ¨Õ@~ ±úÆW¯ Ð…iQª ÕÏ¡øå æo³Tl ì|„>ö ÐwO ûX±çD r¼çi ¤1Õ± ÷ˆ Ñ Ŭ7î (N |&Åá ñJ{ @«ì U±° `''z£ Uõ‰¼ é$3é 4]/Š uJ(~Ê Ue$Î ¶¼,§' )së ÕXÍ( çÈØ" 2gÊx ÐÂz¤ ldYÁ 𛑠†|­Ä٠е²ú— lH0 ŠRŸ€ 5äG Я  ¥þá]< ¬]ùk ÄT\@[ Ðɘ¿ 'š¢· ÖÑ« ´1  Ð7Ç9Ž %ÑÇŒ= &ØLY 0Àà9· UJB”Ý –i‹Ç¯ óBŒ ÄÏFK UÕW "±Z£ë Ͷ´ kldQà UÇr4 ëw\*þ óè ø®Vù Ð8D<: LÐø8d *-Xò _=G¯ жÆ'„ ~Verus Hee heh hah hah hah! Sagi, you've betrayed my hopes time and again...

...but I'm happy to say you've finally come through for me. Arrrrrrgh! Baelheit Gergh...ugh....uhhh...!! Sagi Quaestor?! Milly Father!! It seems spiriters aren't good at "swaying" much of anything, are they?

Why, from the look of you, you're just the same as any other dying man.

Guillo ...Aren't YOU a spiriter? Hee heh hah hah hah! It certainly helped to have people think so.

Just the word "spiriter" drew the world's admiration!

At least, until this wretch came along! But then, sustaining the illusion of talking to a spirit all the time takes a lot out of a man.

I was starting to look forward to retirement. You always struck me as disagreeable. Now I know why. Geldoblame Hold your tongue, puppet!

The quaestor knew what he was doing. Obviously this was his way of bringing peace to the world. Were you only as humbled as I by his tremendous foresight and vision!

Now the world can finally be at peace. Well done, sir! Peace? Spare me, Geldoblame. I have no such peace to give. What?! What do you mean? I will restructure the world as its new leader,

in keeping with Baelheit's legacy of machina and warfare.

Peace? Why, that would only lift the people's spirits. That's too tasty a morsel to squander.

No, I believe I'll start by eliminating the senatorial riffraff that refused to elect me. Followed by all the obsequious fools who opposed me! Hee heh hah hah hah hah! You...You used us?! Sagi, you were a pawn. Just the one I needed to stand against promachination.

A real spiriter would have been better, but I knew a malideiter like you would still prove useful in exterminating the other afterlings. A malideiter... So you knew. I ought to. I was the one who recommended you for the project fifteen years ago.

Your mother—Gena, was it? She was one of my servants.

I informed Olgan the moment I heard she was with child. So...there you are.

As long as I'm spilling secrets, how's this? I was the one who had that whore's wings pulled out.

Baelheit had won over the people by fending off the afterlings,

so I thought I could smear his good name by drawing out the afterling within you right there in front of him. Then that means Shanath— Just another pawn on my board. Like you, except useful. You son of a... Hrrgh! Ugh! Relax. I'll kill you nice and slow when I get to it. First I need to put Tarazed back in order. Wait! Quaestor Verus! I'll go with you! I don't think you understand. I have everything. I don't need you or anything else now. You're going to abandon me, sir? But I've done everything for you! You were beautiful once—but not anymore.

Old toys are a waste of space. What else would I do but throw you away? Old... If you'll all excuse me. Hee heh heh hah hah! Heeee heh hah hah hah hah hah!! Er...ergh... Are you all right, Sagi? Yeah, but forget me. What about Milly's father?! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä "suEå Kñ¸b ”¡ØÁ S4•^¯ \ì;ó ˆeÏ ŒÁåp SáÅjf Ä„°á† Êï~… iÚG S^V1g 3£Ú^* •h4… ‡²hE •?,º žäC [tYè 肋 þ”ø¶m AYß ék† ;%NÅ9 þñ2 ÅÌe! $ë¹U ·æ¼ «ÔÀ åXÔn þ¿ÐMï I“A~ džÓs bŒ_æ !YyÑ ®Milly Father! Father, hold on! We can still start over. All of us, together! Baelheit ...Milliarde...forgive me... I'm so sorry... No! Stop apologizing! You're not going to die! Sagi, don't think badly of my daughter. I made her do all of those things. Sagi I know. ...I know. Goodbye, Daimon. I'm sorry we never got to see the end of your...sto...ry... Faaatheeeeeeer!! All right, you two. There's no time to dawdle. We have to go after Verus! Milly... Guillo Don't pretend it didn't happen. It's OK to cry. I'm...I'm fine. There'll be plenty of time to cry later. Right now...I can't— All right.

You can cry once this business is done with. And I mean buckets. You'd better not let me down. Hee hee... Nyaah! Like I'd ever cry in front of you! That's the spirit. ...Well, we'd better go. Verus's probably heading for Tarazed's core. OK! Let's hurry! ÍÍÍ ä ~>¦ !Ë ±½MÕ Verus! It's time to pay you back for everything! Verus You're too late. I just finished my adjustments to the machina. Look! Aren't they wonderful? So much easier to manipulate than people. Guillo Save your monologue for the next world. Sagi, let's finish him. Hah! You think it'll be that simple? I don't really care!

I'm done with thinking.

Something in my heart is telling me to destroy you!

That's all I need to hear! Now die, Verus! They're waiting for you in hell! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¥X«p GÆ.• 7/!ó E{- X“s: {‹EŠß ˆ,ó×9 ª—Ïx Å#¤ âk$ ÿIpÀ· +¿ØeÚ LV%Î TFO àcµ:ö åÈÖšº ôÙ<½ì úÏxdÇ ¥ù† Guillo Wait, Sagi! Something tells me we're not finished here!

Mmmm... The scent of human hearts...

Power... Hearts brimming with it...

What comfort... malice and vengeance bring. Heh heh heh heh heh...

Mayhap our thousand years of wandering were not entirely wasted. Wiseman What comfort...malice and vengeance bring. Heh heh heh...

Mayhap our thousand years of wandering were not entirely wasted. Sagi Wiseman! Milly Ahh...! He's getting up! He must be devouring Verus's heart! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä We won...somehow. Milly He was ready to devour us if our hearts showed even the slightest weakness...

But every time it got close to that, I'd see your face, Sagi. And I kept fighting. I even thought of you, dingbat. Waaaay back in some forsaken corner of my heart. Guillo Oh, you did? What a coincidence. I thought of you, too.

You had this demonic look on your face, and I thought, "The weak and abusive need my help yet again." Hee hee. Hey, Sagi, what about you? Who did you think of? Me? I, um... It was me, wasn't it? Oh-ho, it was Milly! Guillo, perhaps? Maybe it was Lolo It was Gena Didn't think of anyone Yeah, that's right, . I thought of you.

Like the first time you ever spoke to me.

Or the first time we joined our hearts as one. Shh, quiet! Don't you say a word! What? Whoa, wait a second, say a word about what? What's wrong? You could at least tell us who it was. Wait... Don't tell me it was that loony inventor girl! W-What?! No, no! Of course it wasn't...NOT her...not, um... Which is it, Sagi!! I thought of Mom.

Every time it felt like his consciousness would take over, I'd remember Mom's wings. I didn't think of anybody. I just cleared my heart and mind so he couldn't get to me. ...Urgh! It must be the shock from before! This craft won't hold together much longer. We'd better escape before it takes us with it. Back to the Sfida! Hurry! We don't have much time! Ladekahn Explosions... Did Sagi and the others do it? Gibari Of course they did, Kahn. I told you they could pull it off. Corellia That's right. The boy and his friends have succeeded where we failed. Queen Corellia! What are you doing in Alfard?! Heh heh. The same thing as you, King Ladekahn. Rodolfo Will they make it out of there?

It's all well and good they stopped Tarazed, but not if they get blown up in the process. Palolo Pops, are you trying to jinx them or something?

Sagi and the others'll make it. I bet they're already on their way back. Palolo... Master Rodolfo knows that. He's just...worried, that's all. That's right. We placed a terrible burden on their shoulders.

And yet they carried it through, even when we were powerless to help. They're a brave bunch, all right. I just hope they come back alive. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä bâ•ÿ D%± tå3% n1g ö`ÍQ ˜Þ#< 7žwÖ j„FÕ pðýu ”ƒ¿Y ”Íš]Q ³û?´ ÁBjñ jq]d  W ËË  â2„ Vù6*U j“]/> w…OÊ jZn¨ ƒú﵊ j%,{E Á–½² p¡_ ÄOk\ j0ä£ì ÛV ¢D jQÏÜx ¼°ìg l q ,áC0 j«)ý¼ P<8õ0 0ô8I u¼ ñ¼ jqØ ‚joGE 1I„ ÎþrÓc j…À­Ñ éIÀ bõÐW Y®©) j{ú+ð súàí jƒÏ¿+ oh ª% YµŠª Š^ jeé °™Oð† j¢çàë Ý: já»”« .ªBúÑ j2þ¦‚ œÃIæ* j¿Åq ²Ò’ch < Á«Æ#Ö j„IØ& 6FE žh; Š#®›« jBpå ut*3q öŽï] 9} z jÖüõ× \)”G {B hZ© j*`¤ µ è`k¹ 6H6 j“ ¾Â TËд üƒQŽ h¼ÆÂ* j"w! Øh«ÉA ào“ -ãÅ™ j£p)û :vtJB ƒ± ]cTMj j„6 ’wrQñ >IÎ £)B —$͐ páw¹ j8$ûy s±çß OAah! Guillo Sagi, are you all right?! I'm...all right...but I can't... My heart... Milly Sagi! ! Can you hear me? I can hear you Help! No response. This device, does it do something to people's hearts? I think so... If we don't intervene, Sagi's heart will be destroyed. We can't let that happen!! Wait. There! That must be the control system for this device. I can use this! Even I know a little bit about machina.

This is the engine that controls Tarazed. Basically, it's the fortress's nerve center.

If we can get inside and halt its functions, the trap holding Sagi and should release! You can do that? Yes... I'm pretty sure. Just give me a minute. I'll try. Um, Guillo? What? You should be focusing. I know. Would you just listen? ...... We've been taking digs at each other constantly since the day we met. Where did that come from? Move your fingers, not your mouth. Hee hee. I was jealous of you. You've always been by Sagi's side. Well...so have you. I know I have! But...all I ever did was watch Sagi. You were the one who protected him.

I was there...but it always felt like the exact opposite.

I envied you, because you never had to think about protecting Sagi. You just did. Guillo... Move away. What are you doing, Milliarde?! There's not enough machina in this engine to lock it down.

But I can make up the difference.

For the first time, I'm happy my body's the way it is.

Finally, I can be the one to protect Sagi. What's with you? You're all clammed up!

Isn't this the part where you say, "Not even a fluffpup would go sniffing in there!"

Hee hee! Bye, Guillo. You don't have any tact—but I always loved that about you.

Sorry I picked on you. Goodbye...Sagi. Guillo!! I'LL make up the difference. If it's machina you need, I should work just as well. No, Guillo! You're not made to synchronize with machina!

Let me! I can synchronize with Tarazed! You can try. But there's no guarantee it will work, is there?

And even if it does, you'll become a part of Tarazed. You'll die, Milliarde.

Am I wrong? This is my place. Not yours. Why?! Sagi needs you more than me now. And you need him. That's why.

Don't look so sad. Not even an olifant with a trampled trunk would make a face like that. Guillo... Our bickering had to come to an end sometime. Wait! Guillo! I didn't find you so offensive, either. Just so you know.

So long, Milliarde. Take care of Sagi. NOOO! NOO! GUILLOOO!!

Ahhhhh......

Guillo... Oh, Guillooo... Milly. Sagi! Guillo! Guillo...is... I know. I was conscious the whole time. I saw. Ahhhhhh... Don't cry, Milly. Guillo's still alive. I'm sure of it.

You know how stubborn that puppet can get. Now let's hurry up and get out of here, or else Guillo's sacrifice will be for nothing. ...Mm-hmm. All right. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ~˜Üí ë¹â- k¹8 MFüR SÒóoA “^Ù ~Áå8Š ܈  Œ©Åü÷ µÅ¯ œÄ†ì ¬ÝËš ´÷üù ¾ F0 1Œ%¼O ¬”Ïõå GkoR tX— eCOð ¬&#¾ tSagi It won't open! The blasts must have jammed it! Dammit, now what?! Milly Sagi—they're here! How much longer?! Got it! Back off! Heughes?! Heughes I told you I'd chase you to the ends of the sky, Sagi...

But this place'll have to do. Take Milliarde and go! But what about— What about nothing! Go! Heughes! Now...let's just see how many punches I've got left in me!

Aaaarrrraaaaagh!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä P‘ÔÜ ùåŒ ±s 4Ô„F :J×:† x¿”n‰ ~ÿÍ~< ÙWN £_Ao¹ xD_! ±ª¼ûú x;Êù ÿ½¨9· 4´3  äeN› Ø£¹L ó‹“É xÔµÓ¼ KÎÒ§­ ‘­d> ¬®1š xÆß) Ë«9Õ ·T[5 n,Aô x1;k½ ŸNMô x„ÃÖg ­Sagi End of the line... The shutter's closed! Milly What do we do, Sagi? Isn't there another other way out? Nasca Don't worry. I'll open it now. Nasca?! I just need...a little time. It takes some finesse to work these locks. There. It's open! Come on, Nasca, you can escape with us! ...No, I can't. If I stop typing, the shutter will close again.

Go on without me. But...what will you do?! I know Tarazed better than anyone. Right down to the exit routes.

I can find another way out, once you're clear of the room. It's OK, you go ahead. ...All right. Just promise you'll get out. I will. Exit routes... Right.

Well, it couldn't hurt to look. ÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 0S‰,â íWô Ý;å /¨’µÞ 5ß3( ØRA ªžxú /,»9 Ñ/fõç /cµ ó®Z ÊZm  §)S /Tx—· S !¼ ‘ü˜ "‰¸îp /Þ¿n² 2[ÍO l ú V^7l /]“õ e½–à æp q †5nyÛ /W× šGCüÔ »!Hö ·g?çÙ /†K\ò È-yÒ ÞÁ†G å*lá 0ù±6  ²¦±? 4ñóâ= D£3¤™ Þ«úΕ Ë×<0¯ zy3K cF’v– ÞͼáÏ sçÔH3 mÊfÜ ¡ÈeÁ ªló ÑÎO'‡ /µÝÁ‚ Sagi ......!!

The Sfida's gone! Milly Don't tell me it got swept away?! Sagi!

Our wings of the heart won't carry us back from this high up! Dammit, how can this happen now! Sagi! We're out of time!

Kyaah! Millyyyyyy! ...... Urgh! U...unngh...

Sagi... Milly... Are we... Is this the end? I don't know. Sagi...don't let go... The Sfida! We're saved...? Valara Still in one piece, ghost boy? Valara! What are you doing here?! Sfida Attendant She seized the ship and started giving me orders, Master Sagi! Said she'd throw me overboard if I didn't take her to rescue you! I...I never used the word "rescue." What do you think I am—nice?!

Work is work—and pulling your ass out of the fire made today's docket. Valara... Don't get any ideas. I just did my job. Then you deserve a raise. Thanks, Valara! Let's go home, Milly. Everybody's waiting. OK! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä U ¯2 ©Í÷Ì hj«æ HvT NíÄT ;8†ô ZHÜQ Hå“™¯ e›¥z‡ }4¤d ­Ì¤Bé H}‘ îÒÛû¢ M}^ £3.Ë HK¢£ T9³ ½Ê kxô…± HˆÔ ÂÓusþ §ñïÚ ÐÙiÏg HãÖP Ÿ&`Ý| Êš6ø Â5À Häݹä ó`cd 4]8Sþ ;jøo 40#Vû hWnÌ  âÿiŸ\ 넶*o h™,{o p <{ H¹Š[9 ï® "TëÕï 'YŽè „áîì óÌ „Ìøqæ úÁð ]ç?Ú ,?è1o „´¸´ ­eÊ³Ê —/æ3 -Y#} 4âÆ¥ >öp©& -_0å lÜY_ ÂR³¡ „\kÝ ´A‹ Ö±  Ç2ø ˆLů E(¯ñ© }¸ô «Œ.;† 4’:ܨ ‡PGx ‹%ÿ¹ #ŠN=' ®µÈ Zòd —Ä“ra ž÷Æ Çô£þ ô¥i1 44þùa ÷𝼠Ãa<õ `ÒÎdI "´Â¸ ƒ}É9” H <Ö §žä*& P~Þ ÃRQ@ß Hæ! ÞSagi What's wrong, Milly? The sun will come up if we don't hurry. Milly Sagi? Huh? You don't mind?

You really don't mind...having me along? What are you saying? You're the whole reason I want to go! But...what about your mother? I'll go see Mom once things have settled down. Don't worry. But...my body... Why should that matter? I know what your heart's like, Milly. That's all I need. Sagi... Besides, I talked to Lolo.

With a little work, she can use the Celestial Tree's fell-branches to make you a body just like anyone else's.

She said to contact her once we get to Mira. What?! Sagi! You told Lolo?! Huh? ...Well, yeah. Was I not supposed to? Of course not! Why did you tell her?! Now that Lolo knows— Palolo ...Everybody else is sure to find out? Shame on you two! Trying to sneak off without a word to your friends.

See? Look at all those grumpy faces. Ladekahn Palolo's right! Why didn't you tell us?

I could've arranged to send you on the Mindeer, Diadem's finest ship! Rodolfo I came running when I heard about the wedding...but it looks to me like you decided to elope. What's the big idea, Sagi? Lolo, I know you're back there. Come on out! Lolo I...I'm sorry... Palolo asked me what was going on, and I, um, I just sort of cracked. Corellia Heh... Don't be mad at her, Milliarde.

Thanks to Lolo, we all have the chance to see you off. So...I'm told you've decided to go to Mira? That's right. We'd rather live a quiet life, someplace far from prying eyes.

Mira seemed like the perfect choice. I see... Well, I'm certain Duke Calbren would be delighted to have you.

I shall let him know you're on your way. Thank you. And ? I guess he's going with you? Mm-hmm. That's the plan. We'll always be together One day we'll say goodbye and I decided—we're always going to be together. No matter where life takes us... No matter where life takes us, or how long the journey lasts. Let's always be together, ! The day may come when we have to say our goodbyes. But he promised he'd stick with me for now. I see... Sagi, the sun will be up soon. We'd better go. Oh, whoops. Thanks, everyone, but we should get going. Gibari OK, have a safe trip! I'll send you some fish from Nashira! Fresh off the hook! Great! Thanks, Gibari. We can't wait! I'll go visit you sometime. Just watch for the whirlwind. I will. and Milly, too! Milly, don't forget to write! Don't worry, I won't. Take care, everyone! Thank you all so much! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä “Á ·Ñ… ˜"Ø’ J8\å žVÀ" ú@ó4Î *ö–þp gé®ˆ r»AÚ ˆfÿᣠg é!n ¸/ï¤ä g”מý é3Ðûg 2@aá þïV ÅÞó=ï Xjh ŠwE9 g¬‘LŒ .'Ø• ‘âÐ FU~Œ g¢.¾F M¬HbÒ g¶Ô‚ `qr¡ ­Senator ...Good heavens! Is that you, Master Geldoblame? You're alive!

Thank the stars! We'd thought all hope of rebuilding the Empire had left us!

Please—you must stand up on behalf of your fellow citizens, as Alfard's new emperor!

You're the only person left fit to rule!

I promise you'll have the Senate's undivided support! Geldoblame Me...the emperor? Heh hah hah, bwah hah hah! Me! The emperor?! You don't say! Bwah hah hah hah hah hah hah!! Very well. Let's see if Baelheit's legacy can't be put to better use.

I accept! If Alfard needs a ruler, then I, Geldoblame, shall gladly rise to the task!

There are still five pieces left in the world.

Find them! All five of them! I want those End Magnus, no matter what the cost! As you command! Wait. Before that... Hm? Bring me Georg! Heh hah hah hah, mwah hah hah hah, bwaaaah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah!!!

The story continues in BATEN KAITOS... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ǽ’å )V ÓË| 7Ñes > þs ”qTF z˜Ä ½ 7•Ž”÷ ˆlΗj 'Ì í>()À …üMø 3ÿôS¸ ïJ”¦ E£ø&A HÃQL pé{‰¤ :.b “”N N ¥Sagi I-It's so strong! Nothing seems to hurt it! Valara Awww. Looks like it's the end of the line, ghost boy. ...You! Would you rather die by my hand, or rot in that monster's belly?

The choice is yours! Dammit...not now. I can't leave Mom...and everyone back home... ...Guillo?! Ugh, th-that's enough. Guillo, stop! Arrgh, no! Stop it! Guillo!! Hnng, urrg... Aaaaaaaaaaaargh!! ÍÍ ä ¤¦ê ·›, »ÕíË Cm;÷ D¨L ó"Õ '>õÄ @,«ò EGuillo Sagi!! Sagi Nngh... Who...Who are you? Girl Heads up! ÍÍÍ ä Ùw F¯+t  Q3 A-æᬠP.ý× e}]ò mmߺè eÄÀO= ›Youth Out of the way. You're obviously not up to the task. Empire Soldier Gia...Giacomo! Giacomo Sagi, I presume? Hmph, what a disgrace. I'll see to it that the Service's tarnished name is washed clean...in blood! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ̨= ÉfˆË Ø£A¾ uˆÑ½ (—ùÜØ öÃh ‹Giacomo Anngh... You're good.

...That's fine. You may have won the day, but I assure you I'll be back to settle the score! Sagi! Your name is marked! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ‚‡îG ‘±€ä Look! Gena's wings! Just as pretty as always. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä œ¥"Q ogI Çrÿ A²â­ Fñ@ì§ ã7öŸ êMilly What's going on? None of our attacks are hurting it! Sagi It's just like the last time! This could get ugly... Let's retreat to the village for now.

Guillo! Take Milly and go. I'll buy you some time! Guillo ...... ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä &4m jÚby mœ¹ /~Åi" 6Sagi What is that?! Some kind of weapon? Valara This is the birthchild of imperial progress—a "machina arma."

I've never actually used one before, which is why you're going to help me put it through the ropes! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Pª ¥³ fùÊ aÛE»X gÕ4m ~h1a ƒ8¬¹÷ Žc§8 •G¸` ŽH%ÙB ®Guillo We're outmatched...

This "machina arma"... It's stronger than any monster! Milly Sagi, watch out! Sagi Agh! Valara Wh-What the hell?! That's...one of Malpercio's afterlings! Nobody said anything about this! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä R/°¹ ÇÛÙÜ º·” #㺆 +>‚Ÿ P}ã¾u VTnpž `K2¾Ñ g¢T+J y·k3ö ‚6hM‘ ybz6É ŸkôTð ªR¹ ? ±Valara Damn...so careless... Heughes Nasca... Get the machina arma. Nasca OK. Guillo Don't move. Ladekahn Sagi! Did you get 'em? Ugh! Gibari Kahn!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ÇÆ\8 Òº¤ † K‹ )Æ Ú– 2Guillo It's no good. We can't win! Ladekahn Sagi, over here! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä |Sôc ‡#G  —+ÙG =vAÈ Exƒ², ={>< ãv ÏÁ 82 N =H!ô =¯>>á háèœí É^' «,ÜJ« ¾mc¸ Ä'6 ځ·Uý áHeughes An afterling?! What are you thinking, Shanath? Shanath This one's an unexpected acquisition—a mongrel! Its host was a wild animal.

I was having it brought to Lord Baelheit, but—waste not, want not. Why send the precious creature off when we could use it to take care of Sagi first? Does Lord Baelheit know about this? No. Why trouble him? We're killing two birds with one stone. You snake... Milly Sagi, look out! Guillo It seems this gremlin wants a little attention! Í ä _½9Ó »\c ±Ì¾à W9œ Àxèˆ --µ Gµ` Ž ¯Ã. q°$~¸ ~¥†W „N™Ò :Ý •¹8Åš Êãìç £z$ v ¨— ßvI úf½| ü®eŠ‚ ¦õOE áÍn“ E_ ¥Íž ~’ ­ -Ïo’w ® Wâ n”g¤ \{½ ¿ß‘Ç uÙs ÓSagi Huff, huff... Guillo Sagi, hang on! It's almost over! Urgh... I...know... Unnh, my head! Oh no! Milly Aaaaaaah!! Milly!! Kill it, Sagi! You're the only one who can do it now! I know! Just be quiet! Urrraaaah!! Ack! Milly...wake up! Nngh... I'm all right. What about you? You look so pale... Ah... I'm fine.

My head hurts a little...that's all. Uh, urrrg... Bleaaaaargh!! Uahh, uhh... Yehhh, ah, yeaaaaaargh!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä „GÐI 9M¯† 3ˆðX D9£ DñÅ[ {dW |Sagi , lend me your strength! Join your heart with mine!! I'm with you, Sagi! I'll try! Say your prayers, Nasca! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ºúî ?Ó >3jM p‰ÖS Sagi Urrroaaaaah... Haaaaaaaagh! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä R#}w B™| µ"úJ DìQµÍ Dë´ÕÇ |0éèÚ rOY¦ †>d‘j ‹Ð¶Pê “t|1‡ ‹¡óð Ë<]í ‹ì'µ ä—æG‡ cEWÇ Sagi , lend me your strength! Join your heart with mine!! I'm with you, Sagi! I'll try! 1 2 ? Heughes Forget your magic words. They can't save you now! Haaaaaargh, hmph!! Come, Sagi! Let's finish this for good! Like you had to ask! You're on, Heughes!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä “˜qû £é¶Ã ¯Nî} <æ" Heughes Agh! Ugh... Gwaaah! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ª åͨ’ ·éã DaÞÑ DG$Z d’Íó |Sagi , lend me your strength! Join your heart with mine!! I'm with you, Sagi! I'll try! Let's do this, Valara! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä FKæú Bu¨  m~h OÍ,„ T@K ,r¯ eValara What's going on! It's like...it's like you're a different person! Sagi Druaaahhh! ...Not good! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä (Ձþš #¸î YøÙ¸ $e‹V ,’±% $–¹ w^£§Ê دK Œ®ë. $a³á ¾|Ò7© Oœ_Æ èt· J)Ó! qŒr ŒºçÓ€ ‘3Ž ÄÓóÑ ֆفS ŒGrr... An afterling?! Shanath So...they can live in plants, too. Every day you learn something n— Urgh! Ahhh... Shanath! What should I do with this thing? Ungh, secure it, obviously!

Ahhh... Do it now!! I heard you! Guillo Sagi, what should we do?

If we strike now we might be able to defeat that girl, arma and all. Sagi Yeah. But I don't want to kill the afterling in the process. What?! I don't know why, but we're not supposed to kill it. Is it because of the connection to that other world? I'm not sure... But my heart is telling me— You mustn't kill it! ...... Don't kill it! I just...feel like we shouldn't kill it. Milly If we attacked the roots, wouldn't that help it get away? Right. Don't hurt the afterling! Strike only the roots and we can set it free! Thank you. Both of you! Thank us if it works. Get ready, Milliarde! Right behind you! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¿â] Ò{e› ® Ê Ö4y UvJÞÆ áGâ rq…±S ¹õY¢ ÀValara Walk away now and I'll spare you. Go anywhere you want...just not here. Collect the afterling! The rest of you get back to work on promachination. No slacking! Guillo Let's go. We're not strong enough to win. ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 6'ýÔï ­×¬ ùàS: p8ÞšÓ y¼ß? ŸÿV7 ¤0™é¿ „íbÒ ³è:, ®å > Z§B Š|l¬ Ñ’Q( È) ° JÚõÜ ä*± %íö¦ RòÓ•t WiÂ¨ ŠKÐƒ p˜I{£ RÞ r §_8bÞ ŠìªN ÛÔ‡|L Š_Ës ÔÁú R,¢ñ •Åi` ÚÛ~ |Õ6^f ŸhëšS ‰þÞ‹Ð ›§$ ´Šñÿ ROú± Æ]GW ˜% Û¼!.c Ru½jÏ cA ™4Eûm Åb†# ÉC­V ÿOÊ•^ e’¢z •(, H·òô Êaçm >Shanath Look at this sad soul! To think some people in this world continue to rely on wings of the heart! Empire Soldier Go on! Spread your wings! Gena Aaagh... The age of machina is upon us! What does she expect to do with such foolish adornments?!

If something serves no purpose, then it ought to be discarded! Now! Tear this heathen woman's wings off! Milly Wait! Just hold on!

What are you doing?! This isn't what you promised!

Father! Make them stop!! Baelheit ...... Guillo "Father"?! What's going on, Milliarde? Sagi Step aside, Milly. Wait, I'll talk to him. Please, Sagi, calm down! Get out of my way! That's my MOTHER up there! I know. I know, Sagi, just hold on... Aah!! What the HELL do you think you're doing?!

All of you, MOVE! Get your hands off of my mom! Do it! Ungh... Sagi! No... Aaaaaaaagh! ~~~~~~~~!! You BASTARDS!! What's the matter, Sagi? Your mother's right there.

Take a good look. Embrace your rage! Let your emotions overtake you! Shanaaath! Rrraaaaahhh! Yes...more! Uah, muahh, unnh... MUAAAAAAAARRRRGH! Man Aaah! It's an afterling! Malpercio's afterling! Woman Eeeaaaaaah! About time you showed your face. Get the machina! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ºH| µª³î Sagi Uh, unh, ahhhh... Guillooooooooo!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä <8–ö 6èßf dP JÆ¢÷ Rçk " êqéÒ· Òájž û½‹ìÿ JÈ™˜‹ Ê ÐÉ× ÜÜ\ J»P š  ”Ä>0 ²Osg 6ÃŒK  —Ç«]Ð —õ›Üž H&Ÿç ÕÏ;ä çÈöT. ç ðà zsjÈ %å˜Ø Bïÿ^Ž Bšã£ý í¤_i lßü§­ ‡ ›«O ‡²hü* ¤Çàö ÌÎ Š{ eÍ„2 Í':« e® @Ÿ˜SN ’w_F {ÞÖ f dgV% ÇÁ„Ñ¡ š#³ Q0Èb >˜† Ç‹ä€0 J¨/¼ ûJ,øû ÿ ÃC \nÞà Š¸ë m uÀ_ JÌ%H }¿Ç^ JÆÐÖŸ ¨^¸—Z J-sŽ ¹³þø J ›@ Ç(„ý“ ™©«â Sagi No!! You're going to pay, Shanath. I swear to you, you'll pay! Shanath Hm hm ha ha ha! You may be a successful experiment, but you're still just an experiment.

You'll never have the power of a true spiriter! Urrrahhh!! Wha?! Heh. Uargh!! Don't even try. Unnh... What do I do... Dammit, how do I beat him?! Isn't there any way to stop an arma?! Don't give up! You're not alone! ...... ...?! Join your heart with mine! Concentrate! Say something, ! Concentrate! ...... Concentrate? How?! Join your heart with mine! ...I don't know Please...I need you... ! Lend me your strength! Join your heart with mine! ...... Join our hearts...?

All right—I'll try! Concentrate, concentrate... Of course! If we join our hearts...

Ready, ? Try to join your heart with mine!

That's the only chance we have!

! Lend me your strength!

I thought I finally understood you! Don't tell me I was wrong!

Please!! Join your heart with mine! ... I'm taking him down. Are you ready? Hmph! Forget the heart-to-heart. What do you think a shattered god can do?! You can't win! Now, ! Hmmuaaah! Hah! What did I just say? You can't— What?! Urrrgh! That...that's impossible! He broke through the arma?! It's over, Shanath. Get ready to pay the price! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ?X. ãjÙÍ q”Á ;žQÆ… B7»>± ŒÄ¾’( ’óZú ;¬`\È É„3bd wùÉ &ÇO8Å ;p“¤ 8Ï"1ø UðôQ ‰di÷ Œ_TQš ”ž7â ŒBLæ( ¶évt¬ ‡Ä4Ž ô%®¥ Œúüº$ 'Sagi OK! Let's pick some heartenbrace and head home. Guillo Wait... It would appear the purple monster has some purple friends. Milly H-Hey! How are we supposed to handle this many?! Sagi, you and the wench pick some heartenbrace and run. I'll take care of things here. But Guillo! Gena won't ever be herself again without you and !

Now go! Agh! That's...the White Dragon! I always thought it just was a legend, but there it is! Whoa... Did you see how it toasted them all? It's so beautiful. Just like they described it at the School of Magic! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Ž’žt §‡s ¯«Â õ9Y¹ ŸWiseman Ohh? So you've butchered the great Black Dragon. The delights never cease...

What color will your magnus be? Hm hm hm, hnn hnn hnn hnn! Come! Be one with us! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä Öösà §ÙÈy Wiseman Rrrrroohhhhhh! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ¢ûŸ~ ²›F– TçŸ@ ÞØ‚ JˁP Ý-‰: "­ÄT? ÿW À rArk Today, ladies and gentlemen, a new star is born!

Yes, his name shall certainly echo throughout the Coliseum halls for all eternity!

But in the meantime, folks, let us share this moment of joy...

and together, celebrate this momentous occasion! Today, ladies and gentlemen, a new star is born!

Yes, his name shall certainly echo throughout the Coliseum halls for all eternity!

But in the meantime, folks, let us share this moment of joy...

and together, celebrate this momentous occasion! Ladies and gentlemen, our new hero... Conqueror of the Coliseum... Sagi!! Ladies and gentlemen, our new hero... Conqueror of the Coliseum... Sagi!! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä %Á2, Fãõª º ‡Åz“1 ŒZ¥]Ÿ ýJzS ù(«Ô ‡D¯‡= ™o‰ Û ‡KÍ1M ­Éß#˜ ‡­Åi9 ÑUlÀ ?øó "Á-Ÿ ‡“»‚ 2YdZƒ Bρú —Z¼: ‡†!ý ¯*çÞ ̶¸™ ¼ÂûY§ ‡7½üû i«‡äL ÃQü4 ž¡… å‡Wþ ì'Ý( ýC0—  wÒ #¤ d² :~ŒL @šÈeo î"ƒ` È{Ò ‡qIÔ OBaelheit Don't you see the irony?

A man waits for death, and instead he's handed the wisdom and power to sway the world's future!

But despite all my doubts, my spirit was just as the legends said.

She gave me just the knowledge I was looking for: machina!

As soon as I returned to the Empire, I dove into machina research. I knew I could save the world!

What couldn't I do? With machina, I could even trump the afterlings' power!

That's my destiny as a spiriter! I don't do it out of some cheap sense of guilt! Now do you see? That's why I fight! That's why I have to destroy you! Sagi How can you call that a reason! That doesn't explain why you have to take people's wings of the heart! Heart-wings are remnants from the age of the gods. Relying on them will only lead to another tragedy.

A thousand years ago, our ancestors became infatuated with the power of their hearts. And what happened?!

They started a war that befouled the world so much that they had to raise the earth into the sky!

And afterlings! Our hearts will just make more! Am I wrong?! Tell me, Sagi!! So...what...! What the hell is your point?! It's self-righteous crap, Baelheit! All of it! You can keep your excuses!! Excuses?! You're making all these wild assumptions based on how you see things! Stop deluding yourself!

Take the afterlings! They wouldn't have run amok if you hadn't messed with them!

And you think we'll fall prey to the power of our hearts? How do you know?!

The past is just the past! We don't know what will happen unless we try! Don't be a child. What?! People are just like water. They pool in the pits of the world until they overflow and drown each other out.

I say, control the flow! Daimon and I can do it! How! You're a person just like everybody else! Enough talk. It's time to silence you and that beast inside you. Guillo Guess again. I won't let Sagi and die.

Not on my watch. Milly Or mine. I still think you're wrong, Father.

I believe in the human heart. If I don't, how can I ever believe in myself? Do what you want. Even my own blood won't stand between me and my duty to the world.

I'll destroy you all if I have to! Come on, ! Everybody, stand together! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä „ÈŒ 𬉠ÓZ CˆGÕ C,*nj «Xh …$„ö ݺD ÈVA7 ŸÞ_û :+V² sÖãc9 y’Ãü€ ‰{M° ÷•*àl (àvÊ IW]Ë sJô&á 0ȏ1W B]ÁÉû H4d¢Ì ÃiÒû9 nBaelheit Why, Daimon?! Why won't you lend me your strength?! Because we were wrong Because I'm tired Wrong...? Is that some kind of joke? Answer me, Daimon! Sagi You weren't listening to reason anymore. She must've seen that...and decided not to help you make it worse. Is that true? Daimon! You think I'm being selfish? Milly Father, please. Let's just start over. OK?

That's one more thing our hearts are good for—making a fresh start. A fresh start...? For me...? Aack, urgggh... Father, no! Verus I see you've defeated Baelheit. Quaestor! When did you arrive, sir? ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä ;úK - Æ íÐû ^=êI c-âÅ$ H­” mÛ¬×& —5¨„ “² œ ƒV² ¶à‡Ô< Ä“»P Ë(m½v å–¿û ë¨ìâÓ ^Ý=> ú]‘b _Verus It's...not over yet. The machina are still functional. I won't die...that easily! Sagi No! Yes! Oh, yes! NOW! Devour them! What? Huh? What's happening? Aaack!! Guillo He had that coming. Milly Is it over now? That's right. It's over. Come on, let's head back. Everyone will want to hear the news. w ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä RœVZ |…kM Y¢Õ{ ²ÃI7 Kâ3 ÷Á¡ Šwp– ’õqá ÑÂxä ´¸ZÚ 0ºv— )èt OVerus-Wiseman Hm hm hm hm... Your hearts are as twisted as the next. A foolish boy who shares his heart with a deficient god; A pair of wretches who bound their hearts to a murderous weapon; A sad girl, hardly human, who owes her existence to machina. Hm hm hm... Aha ha ha ha ha... Haha hah hah hah hah! All shall be one with us! ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ ä 9ϝ×ó ìyŸ{ ®FZ ·ˆ= Öñ÷c %â^‹ ,@<îK ®E}ƒ 9Ȭ®- ýÚ! G)‡ R|Yc `o BD %÷{š ¤$år ~#ý èjÍŒ ô–z ùoè3Ø è,lŠ ÓùRâ ôºº@G &L>à R/::# ~4^2/ à[Ø BcK ïx§Cà üA)\Ö ìÄ× uæ ø f­ݯ s âo³ zÐÚLF ûDÅQâ ÿÎá)É ð 3ÝžÏ ôXtjT FW¨ s˜6· ¾Æi„ üéÕåJ  Þ¯ û›T¢ hhª ô²±L ä0µ°· ¹ly1 óx8¾ 8@\| ("µÚ ¡c8 K>-P oÕ·S U2øÚk ñZQà tMilly Yeagh! Sagi Milly! Guillo Unngh! Guillo! Agh! Verus-Wiseman Hm hm hm hm... Now, you can be joined with us... Ha ha ha ha! Dammit... I have to get up. If I don't get up, he'll kill us! Ahh?! Seph Can you stand? Sagi, . Seph! Listen to me. Don't let his heart seduce you.

Believe in your own heart. Hmph. Another heart on our plate? Hm hm hm hm... Splendid. We'll devour you with the rest!! SFX Impact! Agh... Pieda Nngh... Watch the enemy's movements. I know I taught you that much. Don't tell me you forgot? Pieda! Thoran Your grip needs some work, too. With a blade like that, you need both hands. What did I tell you about holding your sword? Ven Hey, good news! These two are going to be OK! Thoran! Ven! Marno. I mean.... And Sagi.

We've always been watching. Nothing you've ever done has been a mistake. Right. So be proud! As long as you're confident, he can't touch you. Uh-huh. And if your confidence starts to fail you, just remember whomever you love most. Never let go of yourself! I know I have a long ways to go...

...but you and shouldn't have any trouble. So long. Sagi, are you OK? You were talking to someone. Yeah. Just some old friends. Hm? Nothing. Never mind.

All right, Milly. Guillo. !

This time he's going down! It all ends here!