Son of Persnickety Armorer

Hello there. Welcome to our store.
All our weapons are powerful, durable, and reasonably priced.

Proprietor with Slight Accent

Welcome to me shop.
Whatcha be lookin' fer?

Big-Nosed Youth

I've been wondering...
It's already been quite a while, but when do you suppose they'll rebuild those houses that were destroyed? I don't think they'll just leave them like that, but you never know.

Big-Nosed Youth

Where could they've taken that first celestial ship that fell into the city? I heard that some people from the castle dismantled it, but that would be a lot of material to have to store.

Cleft-Chin Soldier

Don't worry.
Duke Vox is going to personally supervise the dismantling of this strange object sometime soon.
So you'll just have to wait a bit longer.

Cold Soldier

Duke Vox has ordered that this thing be dismantled soon.
I suppose that's the best idea since we really don't know what'll happen if we just leave it here.

Handsome Young Black Brigade Soldier

I just got back from escorting the captain, but I'd forgotten how cold this city could be.
We must quickly secure land that does not freeze over in winter for the sake of you people who work so hard back here in the homelands.

Handsome Young Black Brigade Soldier

Brrr... I'm freezing.
If I wasn't on the job right now, I'd be inside with a hot drink in my hand.

Handsome Young Black Brigade Soldier

How strange.
Captain Albel should've been back by now.
Really, this whole matter seemed strange to me from the start.
Sure--that mysterious thing attacking our town was cause for alarm, but I don't think calling back the officers from the front line in the midst of war was the right thing to do.
It was under the direct orders of Duke Vox, which makes me wonder if he hasn't gone a bit mad.
But, I suppose I'm luckier than many.
Most who advocated peace as I did were accused of treason and executed, you see.
Now, Duke Vox, the mastermind of that plot to avenge his comrades, is dead.
I wonder...
I wonder how I shall live my life now.
Until I get my personal feelings in order, I will not participate in the affairs of this kingdom.

Little Girl in Earmuffs

You can see Airyglyph Castle really good from here.
That's where the king lives.
You can see it from there, can't you?

Little Girl in Earmuffs

This is Airyglyph, capital of the Kingdom of Airyglyph.
If you follow this main road straight west, you'll end up at Airyglyph Castle where the king lives.

Spooky Little Girl

(sings)
The child is the child of the wind. Child of the snow.
Not papa's child.
(speaks)
'Hey you, that's me son's clothing allowance...'
'Shaddup! Yer gonna get what ya deserve and then some!'
(sings)
Oh... Oh...
Life's a blinding blizzard.
Who knows what lies just ahead...

Spooky Little Girl

(sings)
A great man, a great man.
Papa is great, as is his child.
A hundred years may pass, still they are great.
A great man, a great man.
He's not a noble but a commoner.
And his child's a commoner, too.
They're simply great, magnficent commoners.

Spooky Little Girl

(sings)
Onwards and upwards, celestial ship. Twinkle, twinkle... Twang!
The arrow flies!
(speaks)
'Whoops, we overdid it a bit.'
'Really... It's nothing to be proud of!'
(sings)
We fought with a bish! Bash!
And now the goddess is aaaaaangry!

Viscount Mikhail

Duke Vox is certainly the one most to blame for the war with Aquaria.
However, our leaders did not stop him either.
That means His Royal Majesty, Lord Woltar, and Sir Albel, too, are partially responsible for what happened.

Viscount Mikhail

Hahaha...
I am thankful to be here now, even though the sun is covered in clouds and almost no light reaches the land.
I was wrongly accused and taken in for arguing that we should not go to war with Aquaria.
I spent the whole war in the dungeon.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

You know that workshop over there? People used to use it, but not anymore.
It's a shame it has to go to waste, but with most men off fighting the war, I suppose it can't be helped.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

Peterny in Aquaria and Kirlsa in Airyglyph were once known as craftsmen's paradises.
But now neither city has time for such things since the war has taken most of the men away to the battlefield.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

Our kingdom and Aquaria may be at war with each other right now, but I must honestly say their technology is incredible.
People must learn to recognize the good in things.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

The column of light that struck the celestial ship and now the Arrow of Apris...
All those things the priests have been teaching were true.
I always thought it was a bunch of lies aimed at attracting as many followers as they could.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

I really never thought we'd end up joining forces with Aquaria.
I was so shocked when I first heard the news, I nearly fainted cold.

Youth with Frosty Eyelashes

I don't mind the fact that we've started to cooperate with Aquaria, but...
Can't something be done about the inherent talent required for using runology? They say it's a secret art that cannot be revealed, but what I think they really mean is there are very few who can use it.
I could understand how no one would want to learn something that they could not use, no matter how hard they studied.

Former Count

It was that young upstart who drove out the great nobles of tradition and prestige such as we, and then gave important posts to lowly commoners.
The venerable Kingdom of Airyglyph is doomed!

Former Count

They're at the mercy of that Vox.
What in the world are those Aquarians doing anyhow? How pitiful they are.

Former Count

Well now, I must get dressed at once.
The messenger should be returning from the court soon.
They'll be requesting my support.
In the meantime, I must change into clothes befitting a great noble.
Of course...
I have no intention of returning until that young upstart comes to bow before me.

Former Count

Bah...
The king must start by ceding all governmental powers to the nobility.
That is the one thing that is nonnegotiable.

Former Count

Oh, that Airyglyph XIII! I never thought he would cede our kingdom to Aquaria in order to protect his own hide!

Former Count

I never thought that young upstart would go that far.
I may have underestimated him a bit.

Former Count

Airyglyph XIII has ceded our kingdom to Aquaria! How could such a man be revered as king? Those foolish commoners!

Former Count

Hmm...
Though it is difficult to give up serving as minister of the kingdom, capable nobles such as myself must lead our military forces.
It seems I have been commissioned as Captain of the Dragon Brigade.

Former Count

Well, I suppose there is no other choice.
If our military continues to weaken, our kingdom will be over run by those monsters.
That fool of a king Airyglyph XIII is to blame for everything.
No doubt I will be the one who has to clean up the mess he has made.

Former Count

That fool of a king Airyglyph XIII is to blame for everything.
No doubt I will be the one who has to clean up the mess he has made.

Former Marquis

Bah! How can that young upstart be king!? He has simply been lucky in the battles thus far. War is not to be taken lightly.
He will undoubtedly suffer major casualties in the next battle!

Former Marquis

That Vox! He so cleverly curries favor with our ruler who is a king in name only.
Were it not for that snake, I'd cast that young upstart from the throne as soon as I could.

Former Marquis

Muwahahaha! Did you see that? The young upstart! He lost that important battle.
This means the gods are indeed watching over everything we do.
He got what he deserved!

Former Marquis

Now then...
What shall I do when he comes to bow before me? Perhaps I should adamantly refuse to see him the first time, so as to remind him of my importance.

Former Marquis

Hmm...
The messenger from the royal palace is late.
What could he be up to? The only one who could bring order to this chaotic kingdom is I, heir to the illustrious House of Zoan!

Former Marquis

Oh, that won't do.
It seems I've become a bit excited.
I must remain calm, for soon I shall be king of the Kingdom of Airyglyph.

Former Marquis

How could this be...
That failure of a man who signed a truce with the likes of Aquaria still sits in the throne as if nothing were wrong! The subjects of this kingdom are all fools! How long is it going to take to drive that upstart from the kingdom and crown me as the new king?

Former Marquis

How could this be...
It is I, heir to the illustrious House of Zoan, who is best suited to be king.

Former Marquis

At this point, any help is welcome, even from monsters! I don't care what it takes! I just want that young upstart cast down from the throne!

Former Viscount

It has been nothing but good fortune that has allowed him to get this far.
It is only a matter of time.
His rule shall plunge into chaos-- perhaps as soon as tomorrow.
When it comes to that, it will be too late, even if he attempts to call us back at the eleventh hour.
Soon we shall throw that arrogant man from his throne and make him grovel on the ground with the foolish masses.

Former Viscount

Why aren't Greeton and Sanmite doing anything!? Don't they realize we have an upstart king on our throne? Why do they not immediately send troops to assist us!?

Former Viscount

Is that ship that sails the heavens a new weapon from Greeton? Or is it from Sanmite? Wherever it's from, we'll have to reward them handsomely.

Former Viscount

You should remember to give just enough of a reward to the necessary allies when required.
That is what is required of a wise monarch.

Former Viscount

If the celestial ship is from Greeton, we should officially recognize their rights to the lands on the road up to Peterny.
If it's from the Republic of Sanmite, we should officially recognize their rights to the lands neighboring Duggus Forest.
Under normal circumstances, there would be no need to give even a sliver of land to such humanoids.
Sometimes I can't believe how generous I can be.

Former Viscount

But why!? Why has this happened!? It should be the great nobles such as we who rule this kingdom.

Former Viscount

What shall I do!? How can I outwit that loathsome Arzei?

Former Viscount

Wait! The Queen of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria has still not wed, has she?

Former Viscount

Yes, this is it! She is a bit old, but as they say, 'necessity knows no law.' Besides...
The marriage need be in name only.
Once I become king, I shall simply get myself a royal concubine.

Former Viscount

They call the Queen of the Kingdom of Aquaria the Holy Mother, but does she not realize she is past her prime? She cannot refuse a marriage proposal from a young, splendid noble such as me.

Former Viscount

It is rumored that Arzei has been engaged to the daughter of the Aquarian royal family.
Could that really be true?

Former Viscount

If the rumor is true, then perhaps he has realized his shortcomings as king.
Now he must be trying to augment his inferior blood line with the blood of true royalty.

Characterless Youth

A fierce war is underway between our kingdom, Airyglyph, and the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria to the northeast.
Why do you suppose the people of Aquaria don't listen to His Majesty Airyglyph XIII? His Majesty is only seeking to stabilize this continent and establish everlasting peace in the world.
It's deplorable how they think only of themselves and refuse to look at the bigger picture.

Characterless Youth

The time is near.
The Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria has enriched itself under the false name of the gods and deceived the masses.
Our kingdom shall defeat this evil kingdom and free their pitiful subjects.

Characterless Youth

Did you see that column of light from the celestial ship? It scorched the heavens! Is it true that it was the divine retribution of the Father God, Apris, against us? How could that be? After all, we are fighting for a just cause!

Characterless Youth

That cursed celestial ship! How dare it soar above us as if it was somehow our master! It wouldn't be able to do that if only Duke Vox were still with us.

Characterless Youth

It seems there's naught but shocking news of late--so much so that I'm no longer surprised by what falls from the heavens.

Characterless Youth

Our military is now leaderless, and monsters run rampant outside our city.
I don't know what we are to do now.

Simple Man

Our king, His Majesty Airyglyph XIII, is the one person who could unite this continent and bring everlasting peace to our world.
If His Majesty can't do it, then no one will be able to either.

Simple Man

The people of Aquaria will cry tears of joy and thank our King when the Kingdom of Airyglyph frees them from the long years of tyranny under which they've suffered.

Simple Man

I can't believe it.
What could've possibly happened? I would never have thought the Dragon Brigade would be annihilated.

Simple Man

Oh, if only Duke Vox were alive and well, that celestial ship wouldn't be allowed to do whatever it pleases.

Simple Man

I've been seeing bright flashes of light in the night of late.
What do you suppose it could be?

Bright-Eyed Boy

I really like the king.
After all, I've been able to fill my belly with yummy food ever since he became king.

Bright-Eyed Boy

I saw a flash of light in the eastern sky a few days ago.
Where do you think it came from? It was really bright!

Bright-Eyed Boy

May I ask you something? Lately, I've hardly seen any of those air dragons that used to soar through the skies.
Where could they have gone?

Bright-Eyed Boy

When I look up into the pitch-black sky at night, I sometimes see flashes of light.
No, I really do! It's really, really beautiful!

Bright-Eyed Boy

It's really true.
There was a huge dragon and an even bigger ship flying together through the sky.
It was truly an amazing sight.
I really wish you could have seen it.

Bright-Eyed Boy

It's really true.
There was a huge dragon and an even bigger ship flying together through the sky.
Bright flashes of light lit up the skies.
It was quite a beautiful sight.

Chattering Woman

Even Aquaria, which is known as a sacred kingdom, is now being ravaged by evildoers who've come to power.
Honestly...
How could they do such things?

Chattering Woman

A kingdom should be at least able to defend itself, but the people of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria are hopeless.
Those Aquarians should thank the gods that our King, His Majesty Airyglyph XIII, is so kind as to go all the way to their kingdom to root out the evildoers there.

Chattering Woman

They told me my eldest son, who went off to fight in the war, has died.
It seems the unit he belonged to was attacked by that celestial ship.

Chattering Woman

They told me my eldest son, who went off to fight in the war, has died.
Why, oh why did this have to happen?

Chattering Woman

His Royal Majesty will protect our city.
Our king will not let the countless deaths in the war be lives lost in vain.

Chattering Woman

His Majesty Airyglyph XIII and Aquaria XXVII are negotiating a truce.
It would seem that Airyglyph and Aquaria are prepared to walk the same path.
Both kingdoms were seeking a peaceful world after all.

Chattering Woman

Since we were able to establish good relations with Aquaria, we should be able to do the same with those monsters.
So why do you suppose we don't sit down for a lengthy negotiation with them?

Model Dad (?)

It's not that our kingdom is particularly poor.
It's just that most of our land is covered in mountains and is not as fertile as that of our three neighbors.
However, the Kingdom of Airyglyph wields power rivaling that of the Republic of Sanmite, the Kingdom of Greeton, and the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
The sudden prosperity of our kingdom is all thanks to the present king.

Model Dad (?)

The sudden prosperity of our kingdom is all thanks to the present king.

Model Dad (?)

If we become rich, does that not mean others will become poor? I realize this is the way things are.
There are some who say recent events were the divine retribution of the Father God, Apris, but does that mean they think our seeking a better life is a sin!?

Model Dad (?)

There are some who say recent events were the divine retribution of the Father God, Apris, but does that mean they think our seeking a better life is a sin? I think such words are but the selfish grumblings of the affluent.

Model Dad (?)

We most definitely aspired to a better life through getting as much as we could and as fast as we could.
But now, we have come to realize that being able to live a peaceful life with one's family is better than such things.
That very sort of life we take for granted is what really is important.

Model Dad (?)

Even if you get something you've wanted, it is human nature not to be truly satisfied, no matter how much you really wanted it.
Perhaps we have realized this too late.

Model Dad (?)

Though our daily lives are difficult, such things matter not.
I am happy as long as my family is safe.

Model Dad (?)

I shall protect my family to the end, no matter what happens.
For me, my family is my greatest treasure.

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

There're no desirable men here.
I wonder where those Dragon Brigade and Black Brigade soldiers are?

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

I came to this town after I heard there were desirable men here.
Now where do you suppose they could be? All I've seen are lowly soldiers and vagrants.
I suppose the rumor was just that--a rumor.
I've had just about enough of this town.

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

So that rumor about there being desirable men here was just that--a rumor.
I've had just about enough of this town.

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

Wherever I look, there's nothing but poor excuses for men around me.
Where are the desirable men from the Dragon Brigade and Black Brigade.

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

Perhaps all the desirable men went off to war.

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

It's not as if there wasn't anyone who seemed desirable.
It's just they weren't right for me.

Offense-Oriented Soldier

The Black Brigade is definitely the best.
They crush all in their path. That alone makes them the master of the battlefield.
Clad in their imposing armor... It is their absolute power that keeps our kingdom strong.

Offense-Oriented Soldier

Oh, I really want to join the Black Brigade.
And then I'd like to have Sir Albel glare at me and treat me harshly.

Offense-Oriented Soldier

Oh, I really want to join the Black Brigade.
And then I'd just once like to have Sir Albel yell at me at the top of his lungs.

Offense-Oriented Soldier

But then again...
Lately, I've noticed that the number of casualties among the Black Brigade has been on the rise.
I suppose it's because of the many missions they take on.

Potbellied Man

A mug of cider after work.
Ah...
It sure hits the spot!

Potbellied Man

A mug of cider before work.
Ah...
It sure hits the spot!

Potbellied Man

A mug of cider during work.
Ah...
It sure hits the spot!

Potbellied Man

A mug of cider while watching folks around you work.
Ah...
It sure hits the spot!

Potbellied Man

There're far fewer people in town than there used to be.
And this establishment used to be a bit busier.

Power-Oriented Soldier

The ultimate military force is definitely the Dragon Brigade! After all, they ride air dragons, the most lethal weapon in our kingdom.
Simply being able to fly in the air makes them a substantial threat to the enemy.

Power-Oriented Soldier

The Dragon Brigade is definitely the best and strongest of them all, but their Captain, Duke Vox, seems a bit intimidating.
I think that is their only problem.
Wouldn't you say so, too?

Power-Oriented Soldier

The Dragon Brigade is definitely the best and strongest of them all, but Duke Vox is their biggest problem.
Who knows what goes on inside his head.

Royal Guard

As long as the Kingdom of Airyglyph has the Storm Brigade, Black Brigade, and Dragon Brigade, we shall be invincible.
No matter what Aquaria may do, there is absolutely no way they can win.

Royal Guard

As long as the Kingdom of Airyglyph has the Storm Brigade, Black Brigade, and Dragon Brigade, we shall be invincible.

Royal Guard

Even if something happens to the Black Brigade, Airyglyph shall not waver as long as the Storm Brigade and Dragon Brigade still remain.

Royal Guard

That Black Brigade's committed blunder after blunder of late, but as long as His Royal Majesty and Duke Vox still remain, our kingdom shall not waver.
I can't believe it. How could have our forces been defeated!?

Royal Guard

Both the Black Brigade and Dragon Brigade have been decimated, but our kingdom still has the Storm Brigade.
Glyphian forces shall remain invincible as long as our battle-tried hero Count Woltar is still in good health.

Royal Guard

No matter how great a man Count Woltar is, even His Excellency is no match for Father Time.

Royal Guard

We lost most of our forces in the war, and now all that Airyglyph has left is the Storm Brigade led by Count Woltar.
No matter how much of a battle-tried hero Count Woltar is, even His Excellency is no match for Father Time.
Perhaps this is the end of the Glyphian military.

Royal Guard

What in the world are those monsters!? I couldn't think of any other way to describe them.
We have our hands full simply trying to keep them from getting into the city.

Royal Guard

Wasn't Airyglyph supposed to be invincible as long as we had the Storm Brigade, Black Brigade, and Dragon Brigade!?

Speed-Oriented Soldier

The Storm Brigade is the best! Do you really think there is anyone in these lands who could stand up to their speed and mobility when they're on their lums?

Speed-Oriented Soldier

The Storm Brigade reigns supreme! Count Woltar reigns supreme! And thanks to them, maybe I can make a name for myself and restore my family honor.
Hehehehe...

Speed-Oriented Soldier

The Storm Brigade is the best! Do you really think there is anyone in the land who could stand up to their speed and mobility when they're on their lums?

Speed-Oriented Soldier

But then again...
These days, the Storm Brigade is just not that inspiring.
Well, I suppose their captain Count Woltar isn't exactly a young man anymore, so I don't what else I should expect, but still...

Tavern Owner

You're not from around here, are you? Make yourself at home.

Mysterious Girl

Uhh...
Who are you? You a friend of my big sister? My name is Reen.
How do you do?

Reen

You know what? Reen's really good at tongue twisters.
Do you know what a tongue twister is?

Reen

Reen's good at tongue twisters, you know.
Heh he he...

Reen

You know what? The air dragons flew way up high in the sky!
Did you see them? It was really really neat, you know.

Reen

Reen wants to fly, too, just like a bird through the clouds.
It must really feel great to fly.

Reen

You know what? It's Reen's naptime now.
And you were so nice to come play with Reen, too...
Reen's sorry...

Reen

When Reen doesn't go night-night, Big sister gets really mad.
Reen is a good girl, so Reen always goes to sleep when it's bedtime.
And Reen makes funny noises...hee hee!

Reen

Reen's big sister says right now is the bestest time for business.
That's why big sister is busy.
But what does bestest time for business mean? Do you know?

Reen

Reen's big sister says right now is the bestest time for business.
But Reen doesn't understand what that means.
Maybe it means big sister's really busy.

Reen

Did you hear? A while ago...
There was this big boat that flew in the sky!
Reen wishes this bed here could fly like that.

Reen

If Reen could fly, Reen would be a little bird. And then Reen would...
...fly here and there.
Wouldn't that be fun? Hee he.

Reen

Reen's big sister says the shop's always empty.
So you know what she told Reen? On her day off, she's gonna go with Reen to enjoy the sunshine.
And the cookies she makes are always so yummy!

Reen

Everything's so scary.
Outside is scary.
You know what? Reen doesn't like scary things.
Scary is no fun.

Reen

Everyone gets mad so quick.
Even Reen's big sister...
Do you hate Reen, too?

Dangerous Looking Girl

Those are all as good as new.
Nothing but good weapons there.
However, their former owners are all dead now.
Hee he he he he...

Dangerous Looking Girl

Welcome to Master Slayer, the armorer for those who enjoy a bloody battle.

Dangerous Looking Girl

It's not nice to tease children.

Astor

Master Fayt, I presume.
How do you do? I am Astor. I serve under Lady Nel in the Secret Legion.
It's an honor to meet you.

Astor

Thanks to the chaos that Tynave and Farleen have caused among the guards, you can now escape town by passing through Kirlsa Caverns to the north.
The guards won't even notice you.
The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to escape.
Please, get moving as soon as you can.

Astor

Please be careful.
I shall pray for your good fortune in battle.

Astor

What's holding you up? I thought you would've surely set out for Aquios by now.

Astor

It's only a matter of time until Airyglyph soldiers corner you here.
Please set off for Aquios as soon as you can.

Astor

Thank you so much for helping not only Lady Nel, but Tynave and Farleen as well.
I could never thank you enough for what you've done, Master Fayt.

Astor

If it's copper you require, you'll find plenty in Bequerel Mine to the north of town.
However, you must be careful.
I've heard that countless winged dragons have taken over the area.

Astor

The Bequerel Mine to the north of town has been closed because of the countless winged dragons that have taken over the area.
That means there should still be plenty of copper ore within the mine.

Astor

The forces of Airyglyph are on the move all of a sudden.
I suppose it's due to the waning influence of the Black Brigade and the increasing influence of Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade.

Astor

I heard that Airyglyph is rallying all its forces for an impending large-scale invasion.
Please be careful, everyone.

Astor

What in the world happened on the battlefield? Both the forces of Airyglyph and Aquaria were decimated!

Astor

It seems that peace has been made between our kingdom and the Kingdom of Airyglyph.
Well, I suppose we had no choice.
If we continue to fight each other, both of our kingdoms will be destroyed by that celestial ship.

Astor

That celestial ship is all powerful.
It's almost as if...
...as if it was the power of the gods.

Astor

Her Majesty Aquaria XXVII is the only true messenger of the gods, not that merciless being, the Emissary of Apris, sent by the Father God.

Astor

I'm so glad you are safe.
I was shocked when I heard that Master Fayt and company had been attacked by some strange foe over at the Kirlsa Training Facility.
Then Lady Nel, who just happened to have been posted here, headed off in a rush...
The next thing I knew, both Lady Nel and Master Fayt had gone missing.
I'm just so relieved that you are safe.

Astor

I think Lady Nel has changed quite a bit since she started traveling around with you.
Master Fayt...
Please look after Lady Nel for us.

Astor

Please don't worry.
Even if Lady Nel isn't here, I shall serve you well as a member of the Secret Legion.

Manly Soldier

The military is a man's world.
And it should stay that way.

Manly Soldier

The sweat glittering in the sun, and the fierce loyalty among men...
The military is a man's world.
And it should stay that way.

Manly Soldier

The heavy armor that covers our bodies, and the steely weapons by our sides...
The military is a man's world.
It's no place for women.

Philandering Soldier

The biggest problem with our army is the complete lack of women.
That's just no good.
Now those Aquarians had a fine-looking woman in their army the last time I looked.
Why can't we have a beautiful commanding officer, too?

Philandering Soldier

The biggest problem with our army is the complete lack of women.
Of course, that does make us pretty popular when we get town leave...

Philandering Soldier

We've formed a united front with those Aquarian forces.
It is a gift from the gods!
Of course, the eyes of those young maidens will all be focused on me.
That really gets me motivated, you know.

Soldier

The lums here are our partners on the battlefield.
We care for them by our own hand, for our lives depend upon them.

Soldier

The war is over.
I really shouldn't be complaining, but it does mean we won't be as important as we were before.

Soldier

It is our duty to protect the people.
Fighting wars is not all we're good for.

Storm Brigade Soldier

You must be that envoy from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Please, you may enter.

Storm Brigade Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, he's attending to his duties in the back room right now.

Storm Brigade Soldier

Master Fayt, I presume.
Please, enter.

Storm Brigade Soldier

Those monsters have become far more savage of late, but there is no cause for alarm.
As long as our swords can reach our foe, the Storm Brigade shall protect the people--you'll see.

Storm Brigade Soldier

After so much fierce fighting, I suppose both Airyglyph and Aquaria will view the alliance between their kingdoms as a self-serving proposal.
But it would be difficult to stand up against that celestial ship without joining forces.
Then again...
Whether we can actually win, even if we throw our lot together, is another question.

Storm Brigade Soldier

There is a mighty air dragon named Crosell, who they say is the lord of air dragons ridden by the Dragon Brigade.
If so, then why is there no such thing as a king of the lums that we the Storm Brigade ride? I think it's a shame that there isn't.

Storm Brigade Soldier

Our kingdom suffers a severe lack of manpower due to the war.
Master Fayt, someone as gifted as you could immediately become the commander of any one of the three military branches.

Storm Brigade Soldier

I'm still alive.
If I'm alive, then I can continue to fight.
And if I can continue to fight, then I can keep protecting the people of our kingdom.

Storm Brigade Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, he's already set out for Castle Aquaria.

Storm Brigade Soldier

You must be the envoy from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Please, you may enter.
Unfortunately, Count Woltar is away right now, but please make yourself comfortable.

Storm Brigade Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, he's attending to his duties in the back room right now.

Storm Brigade Trainee

Now that so many soldiers have been lost to that celestial ship's attack, it's the Storm Brigade's turn to defend king and kingdom!

Storm Brigade Trainee

This single attack pierces all!
Know my skill!
Thunder Gallop!

Storm Brigade Trainee

The war may be over, but I plan on continuing my training just in case.
The Storm Brigade must always be prepared to protect the kingdom in times of trouble.

Storm Brigade Trainee

Roaring flames, gather in my hands!
I command you to explode upon my foe in a blaze of scarlet fury!
Know my skill!
Scarlet Flare!

Storm Brigade Trainee

Those monsters keep attacking the town, one after the other.
Now I realize how important daily training is.

Storm Brigade Trainee

I finally realized something: rather than practicing secret teachings such as coup de graces and other special attacks, I should master the basics.
Take that!

Storm Brigade Trainee

That's what I tried shouting, but I didn't gain any special power to speak of.

Storm Brigade Trainee

Hmm...
I've been doing exactly what that runologist I saw a while back do, but it doesn't seem to be working.
What could I be doing wrong?

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, Commander of the Storm Brigade, one of Airyglyph's three main forces.
Due to the current state of war with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria, strangers are forbidden from entering.
In times of peace, we would allow you to tour the compound.
I'm very sorry, but these are my orders.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, Commander of the Storm Brigade.
Count Woltar is presently meeting with Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade.
Only those with official business may enter at this time.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, Commander of the Storm Brigade.
Only those with official business may enter.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, Commander of the Storm Brigade.
Count Woltar is presently meeting with Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade.
Only those with official business may enter.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, Commander of the Storm Brigade.
Count Woltar is terribly busy at the moment.
I'm afraid that only those with official business may enter.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, ruler of Kirlsa.
Our Kingdom has lost many commanders in the recent war.
Thus, Count Woltar has been quite busy of late.
I don't want to seem rude, but I would request that you be as brief as possible when speaking with His Excellency.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, ruler of Kirlsa.
However, Count Woltar is not in town at present.
You would not be able to speak with His Excellency today, even if you entered the manor.

Chattering Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, ruler of Kirlsa.
If it's Count Woltar you seek, he's attending to his duties in his private quarters.

Town Magpie

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
They say that the gods of the Church of Apris vanished into the Ancient Ruins of Mosel from whence they came.
Where do you suppose those evil monsters that ravage our lands are coming from? There must be a gateway somewhere through which they freely pass...

Deputy Mayor

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Well...
At least that's what it used to be.
These days, it's just like any other town.

Town Guide

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
To the west lies the royal city of Airyglyph.
To the east lies Arias, a village ruled by the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
If you pass through Kirlsa Caverns to the north, you'll end up near Bequerel Mine and the Mountains of Barr.

Town Gossip

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Oh, but...
The recent war was terrible.
If that celestial ship had continued its rampage, our town would have been decimated.

Town Wanderer

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Well...
At least that's what it used to be.
These days, it's just like any other town.

Passerby

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Well...
At least that's what it used to be.
These days, it's just like any other town.

Commoner

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Well...
At least that's what it used to be.
These days, it's just like any other town.

Landed Commoner

This is Kirlsa, a town of miners and craftsmen.
Well...
At least that's what it used to be.
These days, it's just like any other town.

Town Wanderer

Now that you mention it, a carriage did just pass by at a tremendous speed.
I wonder if something happened.

Discontented Soldier

By the decree of Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade, no one may enter or leave this town.
I'm sorry.
Please hold on until tomorrow.
Perhaps Count Woltar will do something then.

Discontented Soldier

I don't know what business you may have ahead, but Duke Vox's orders are as binding as if His Royal Majesty had issued them.
I'm afraid you may not pass through at this time.

Fanatical Young Woman

The Lord of our town, Count Woltar, is a fabulous person, you know.
His Excellency is much friendlier than Duke Vox and much kinder than Sir Albel.

Fanatical Young Woman

Duke Vox of the Dragon Brigade truly is an amazing person, but I can't help feeling His Grace is somehow unfriendly.
Sir Albel of the Black Brigade is quite handsome, but he strikes me as being rather frightening.
That's why I think Count Woltar of the Storm Brigade is the best of them all.

Fanatical Young Woman

Count Woltar is above all else a loyal vassal among vassals who has served the Kingdom of Airyglyph for many long years.
There's no doubt in my mind that such reforms as have been made were only possible through the efforts of Count Woltar--no disrespect meant to His Royal Majesty of course...

Fanatical Young Woman

Certainly, His Royal Majesty, too, is handsome, but he just seems so inaccessible.
After all is said and done, I think Count Woltar is the best of them all.
He truly has the presence of a great, wise lord.
Wouldn't you agree?

Fanatical Young Woman

Count Woltar's life is brimming with heroic tales, but the one we must never forget is His Excellency's battle against Nevelle Zelpher, the former Crimson Blade.
After all, their battle waged on for nearly two hours, and it was so fierce, no one else was able to join in.
Still, the outcome was obvious...
Our Count Woltar triumphed magnificently over his foe.

Fanatical Young Woman

What's that!? You want to know what happened to the Crimson Blade that Count Woltar defeated? How would I know? After all, I didn't personally witness the battle, did I?

Fanatical Young Woman

\*sigh\* Dear old Count Woltar...

Fanatical Young Woman

What are you insinuating by saying that the celestial ship has wreaked havoc upon these lands!? It's not as if Count Woltar has been defeated.
There's no doubt in my mind that Count Woltar will figure out what to do.

Fanatical Young Woman

I have faith in Count Woltar.
Count Woltar will be able to protect us--even from the likes of that celestial ship.

Fanatical Young Woman

I wonder why Count Woltar has never married.
He's so wonderful.
If I were a grownup, I'd propose to him without thinking twice.

Fanatical Young Woman

I have faith in Count Woltar.
There's absolutely no way His Excellency and the Storm Brigade will be defeated by such monstrous creatures.

Former Priest

The appearance of that celestial ship was definitely not the doing of Apris, the Sun God.
I say this because a god is a perfect being of immense power who has no need to meddle in the affairs of the mortal world.
If that celestial ship was sent by the god Apris, then the moment it made contact with the mortal world, He would have been transformed from a perfect, immutable deity into a lesser being that must seek recognition of His own existence.
Indeed, He would become much like a lowly demon.

Former Priest

Religion once served as a beacon for illuminating the road to righteousness for the verdant masses.
But once it no longer illuminates the road which we should follow, it can no longer be called a beacon.

Former Priest

Though we speak of such beings as gods, the truth is they are nothing but a tool used by people for their own selfish purposes.
Over the vast expanse of recorded history, how many gods do you suppose mankind has debased into lowly demons?

Former Priest

By acting in the name of gods, we have sought to limit the will of the masses and set them upon the path of righteousness.
However, if they end up overcoming the recent calamity by their own power, then perhaps they'll be like fledglings leaving a nest that was once caged in and protected by faith.
In this way, they will come to know a much wider world.

Hard Worker

I heard Bequerel Mine is to be completely closed soon.
Well, I suppose it can't be helped.
It would be suicide to enter into a place like that with all those winged dragons flying about.

Hard Worker

Anyhow, Bequerel Mine is still closed...
And my family runs a business, you see.
So, I really have it easy.
Things get real bad, all I have to do is continue with the family business.

Hard Worker

They say Duke Vox of the Dragon Brigade is planning to subjugate the winged dragons in Bequerel Mine.
To tell you the truth, I didn't think His Grace even cared, but it seems His Grace has a soft spot nobody knew about.

Hard Worker

Up to now, I thought Duke Vox was a frightening man, but now I guess I better be changing my opinion of him.

Hard Worker

They said Duke Vox was going to subjugate the winged dragons in Bequerel Mine.
But is seems the plan failed because of that meddlesome Aquaria.
I got my hopes up for nothing.
Things seem to have a way of not going my way in this world.

Hard Worker

Count Woltar claims he will assign some troops to protect the miners, but...
Seeing how we're right in the middle of a war, I don't have very high hopes.
This mine's days are numbered.

Hard Worker

I've been thinking a lot lately.
I finally realized that I should only be concerned with what I can do here and now.
No matter what a man like me thinks, it's not going to change the world.
Why even bother worrying about things you cannot control?

Hard Worker

To tell you the truth, we cared not about the war.
As long as daily life was good, we would have remained content.
But now that we've lost, it's quite difficult to accept of course.

Hard Worker

I wonder what will become of us, now that we've lost the war...
That fiendish celestial ship is sure to make some sort of unreasonable demands of us.

Hard Worker

We left the difficult decisions to men of high standing.
We were only interested in working hard each and every day.

Hard Worker

Now that the war has ended, the Storm Brigade is protecting us.
We can once again work in Bequerel Mine just like we used to.
Thanks to you, it seems I'll be able to return to my former job.

Hard Worker

To tell you the truth, I'm no good at dealing with complicated stuff.
I'm happy that I didn't end up quitting the job I have now.

Hard Worker

Whatever happens, they'll continue fighting those monsters.
They're all fighting for their lives now.
It's not right for us to sit by taking it easy at a time like this.

Morbidly Curious Girl

They say a band of three vicious criminals have fled here to Kirlsa.
From what I've heard from the soldiers thus far, the band is made up of a beast-like giant of a man dressed in unusually tight clothing, a sloe-eyed hag, and a boy who wields powerful rune force unlike anything seen before in our world.

Morbidly Curious Girl

I heard that some sort of weapon from the Kingdom of Greeton recently attacked the city of Airyglyph.
There sure have been a lot of disturbing things happening lately.
You should be careful.

Morbidly Curious Girl

Just recently, those female spies from Aquaria who infiltrated Airyglyph Castle were captured by Duke Vox and sent to the Kirlsa Training Facility.
And it is rumored that the lieutenant of the Black Brigade, Shelby the Heavy-Handed, has ordered that they be put to death very soon.
I'd really like to go watch the execution, but the facility is off limits to us common folk.

Morbidly Curious Girl

I'd like to catch a glimpse of the final moments of those female spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Ooh, I'm burning up with curiosity!
I simply must go!

Ne'er-Do-Well

Have yah heard? Word is the yield from Kirlsa Caverns has fallen, so they've sacked us miners.
Bah...
This wouldn't have happened if we coulda' used the Bequerel Mine.
Then again...
I got all that money. They're callin' it compensation or something of the sort.
I suppose I should just go enjoy m'self and forget about workin' for a while.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Who'd o' thought I'd ever get all this here money even though I'm outta work? Heh heh heh...
I'll have to give those winged dragons a little more respect.

Ne'er-Do-Well

That compensation from the mine closure is really somethin'.
I still have half left even though I been spendin' it like crazy.
Heh heh heh...
I don't think I could ever thank them winged dragons enough for what they done.

Ne'er-Do-Well

That compensation from the mine closure is really somethin'.
I still have a quarter of it left, yah know.
Bah...
Bless those winged dragons...

Ne'er-Do-Well

That compensation from the mine closure is really somethin'.
I still have a tenth of it left, yah know.
After all this, it makes me think that working's for fools.

Ne'er-Do-Well

I can't even afford food no more thanks to them winged dragons that took over Bequerel Mine.
Curse them!
I should just go and take care of the lot of 'em m'self.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Well that's just great...
So they failed to get rid of the winged dragons, did they? Thanks to those no-good winged dragons, I can't even work no more!
If they'd only gotten rid of them pests right away...
Now I'm broke, and it's them winged dragons that are to blame.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Yah know that Bequerel Mine incident I've been talkin' 'bout...
The kingdom acted too slowly.
And their plot to trick us by shelling out that pitiful sum o'
money really sticks in me craw.
They should've just gotten rid of them pests right away.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Why has it come to this? This is no time to be workin', what with the kingdom in such a crisis as this.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Airyglyph and Aquaria were really no match for that celestial ship, were they? There's no way we can win, no matter what we do.
Fools, the lot of us.

Ne'er-Do-Well

This is terrible.
I don't feel much like workin', what with the world in such a crisis as this.
\*sigh\* I'm really at the end o' me rope.

Ne'er-Do-Well

I really did plan on working hard, yah know.
But those monsters keep popping up all over the place.
Bah...
Those soldiers aren't doing their job.

Ne'er-Do-Well

\*sigh\* Why do I gotta work so hard? Bah...
The soldiers have it easy compared to this.
All they gotta do is stand around looking important except when they go to war.

Ne'er-Do-Well

Maybe I should be a soldier.
After all...
Once yer a soldier, yah got it easy, except when yah gotta go out and fight.

Pious Old Man

It is here that I offer my daily prayers.
I pray for the followers of Apris, the Sun God, who were slain.
I suppose there were some who were deceived by the religious community into thinking their actions were just.
But I believe that Apris will still forgive them and guide their spirits into the afterlife.

Pious Old Man

The Sun God, Apris, is at times a stern god who brings drought upon our lands, but he is by no means a wicked god.
It is the high priests of the Church of Apris who are wicked, for they commit evil acts while hiding behind the name of Apris.

Pious Old Man

Wicked people from Airyglyph Castle have taken refuge in our town.
You and your friends should be careful.

Pious Old Man

It is here that I offer my daily prayers.
I pray for the followers of Apris, the Sun God, who were slain.
I suppose there were some who were deceived by the religious community into thinking their actions were just.
But I believe that Apris will still forgive them and guide their spirits into the afterlife.

Pious Old Man

The Sun God, Apris, is at times a stern god who brings drought upon our lands, but he is by no means a wicked god.
It is the priests of the Church of Apris who are wicked, for they commit evil acts while hiding behind the name of Apris.

Pious Old Man

It has become quite dangerous in these parts of late.
Even to the poor man, peace is the greatest treasure.

Pious Old Man

Combating strife with more strife.
Such conduct cannot help but be paradoxical.

Pious Old Man

It seems a large number of Aquarian soldiers raided the Kirlsa Training Facility to rescue those female spies sent by the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
And I hear those savages killed everyone there--soldier and civilian alike.
Do you think Aquaria is really capable of sanctioning such lawlessness!? There is no doubt in my mind that their conduct profanes the teachings of Apris.
No matter what the reason might be, such atrocities must never be allowed to happen.

Pious Old Man

At least we can find solace in the fact that the Black Brigade recovered the personal effects of the fallen.
Duke Vox was quite grief stricken.
He said that if only he had been there, he would have never allowed such a thing to happen.
He even said that leaving matters to the Black Brigade after sending the Dragon Brigade back to the royal palace was his greatest blunder.

Pious Old Man

The legendary Dragon Road is said to have been traveled by the first ruler of the Kingdom of Airyglyph, King Airyglyph I, on his way to make a covenant with the air dragons.
Without the aid of Crosell, the legendary Lord of Air Dragons, who is said to dwell in Urssa Lava Caves at the end of the Dragon Road, it would be impossible to stand up to that celestial ship.

Pious Old Man

The legendary air dragon Crosell would be able to defeat that celestial ship...

Pious Old Man

Yes indeed...
Even to the poor man, peace is the greatest treasure.

Pious Old Man

I truly believe that the two kingdoms of Airyglyph and Aquaria can overcome all manner of difficulties by joining forces.

Pious Old Man

Even the worship of Apris in a dignified manner is not allowed.
What has the world come to? All I can do now is continue my worship in secret.

Sermonic Old Man

One day, the church in our town was suddenly surrounded by dozens of soldiers who proceeded to arrest the many followers of the Church of Apris whom had gathered there.
A subsequent investigation by Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade, concluded that the believers of Apris who gathered there were plotting the assassination of His Royal Majesty.
When His Royal Majesty heard about the assassination plot, he declared war on the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria, which was thought to be behind the plot.
That is why all the temples of the Church of Apris were burned to the ground and even the worship of the Father God, Apris, was banned.
Still, I doubt the Queen or the High Priests of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria, let alone one of the tens of thousands of followers of Apris, intended to carry out such a terrible act as assassinating the King.
It's actually quite a simple matter...
Our country merely needed a reason like that so it could invade a sacred kingdom like Aquaria.

Sermonic Old Man

Based on the investigations conducted independently by Duke Vox and the Black Brigade authorities, most of the war protestors have been branded as spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
They have all been executed at the Kirlsa Training Facility to dissuade others from joining in.
No matter how hard His Majesty, Airyglyph XIII, tries to win the war against the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria and make our kingdom flourish, I cannot imagine that the gods would ever forgive him for such sins.

Sermonic Old Man

It would seem that there are more than a few in this world who extol His Royal Majesty as either the second coming of the kingdom's founder, Airyglyph I, or a wise ruler of the likes never before seen.
However, no matter how much our kingdom flourishes, we must not forget the many who sacrificed their lives to make it possible.

Soldier

The road ahead leads to the border with our enemy, the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
It's very dangerous in these parts.
I'd stay away if I were you.

Soldier

The border with our enemy, the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria lies ahead.
It's very dangerous in these parts.
I'd stay away if I were you.

Soldier

Hmm? You again? What are you up to anyway?

Soldier

I have information that Aquarian spies have slipped into town.
I'm sorry, but you must stay in town today.

Soldier

The Storm Brigade, one of the three famed forces of Airyglyph, is stationed here at this mansion.

Soldier

The Storm Brigade, one of the three famed forces of Airyglyph, is stationed here at this mansion.
Count Woltar told me of you.
You may enter if you wish.

Soldier

Halt.
Access is strictly forbidden.
I'm sure the allure of the Storm Brigade is undeniably strong for a youth such as you, but you'll have to be satisfied with the view from out here.

Soldier

Master Fayt, I presume.
Count Woltar told me of you.
You are free to enter.

Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, His Excellency has already left for Airyglyph Castle.

Soldier

This is the mansion of Count Woltar, ruler of Kirlsa.
Count Woltar is terribly busy, as His Excellency also serves as Commander of the Storm Brigade.
I'm afraid only those who have official business with His Excellency may enter.

Soldier

We have a report about Aquarian spies slipping into town.
Until we know more, no one may enter or leave.
Those are my orders.
If you want to pass through here, you'll have to try again later.

Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, His Excellency has already left for Aquaria with His Royal Majesty.

Soldier

If it's Count Woltar you seek, he's currently in his manor.

Stubborn Old Lady

I heard that just recently, some wicked criminals were captured in the Royal City.
I also heard they were as strong as monsters, and a number of the guards that fought them were horribly injured.

Stubborn Old Lady

I wonder if those criminals who raided the Royal City were sent by Aquaria? We are at war with them right now, so you have to admit it's a possibility.

Stubborn Old Lady

I heard that the spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria were captured by Duke Vox of the Dragon Brigade.
And it seems that they were handed over to the Black Brigade forces stationed over at the Kirlsa Training Facility.

Stubborn Old Lady

Though they be women, those spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria do such terrible things.
Why would they want to get involved in men's foolish battles?

Stubborn Old Lady

Airyglyph and the neighboring kingdom of Aquaria are both descendants of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor.
However, their lineage is as different as night and day.

Stubborn Old Lady

It is our king, His Royal Majesty Airyglyph XIII, who can truly trace his lineage back to the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor.
On the other hand, the founder of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria was but a city girl with only the slightest trace of royal blood.
Nevertheless, she had the nerve to come up with a name as absurd as 'Sacred Kingdom.'
History clearly reveals who is of the more noble lineage.

Stubborn Old Lady

It is rumored that not too long from now, a major invasion into the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria will be attempted.
Some 350 years ago, some of that land was the territory of an ancient kingdom known as Aquor.
It is we, the people of Airyglyph, who are the rightful descendants of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor.
It is therefore only right that we should take back what is clearly ours.

Stubborn Old Lady

The legendary magic sword known as the Crimson Scourge was presented to the queen of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor by the Emissary of Apris.
That such a sacred relic was passed down to our Kingdom proves beyond a doubt that we are the rightful owners of the disputed land.

Stubborn Old Lady

That celestial ship must be a new kind of weapon from the Kingdom of Greeton.
They are an evil power that destroyed the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor long ago.
It seems their Mechanized Corps have returned to our lands.

Stubborn Old Lady

I wonder if Apris would really be capable of such an act, for we, the rightful descendants of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor, were only attempting to take back our sacred land.
Only the Kingdom of Greeton could be behind that celestial ship.

Stubborn Old Lady

It seems that our kingdom has formed an alliance with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Such foolishness...
Most of the inhabitants of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria are the descendants of the lowest classes that lived in the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor.
How could it be that such a low-born people could end up forming an alliance of equals with the noble people of Airyglyph?

Stubborn Old Lady

Bah!
Those infidels from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria are pushing their luck.
It was luck after all...
Were it not for the interference of that celestial ship, we would not have been forced to form that humiliating alliance with those infidels.

Stubborn Old Lady

The present king...
His Majesty, King Arzei, is mistaken.
He has forsaken the legendary honor of Airyglyph in return for flirtations with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Is this not the act of a traitor? I cannot imagine that any of the former kings would have ever acted in such a disgraceful manner.

Stubborn Old Lady

King Arzei has been poisoned by Aquarian culture.
We have lost our honor as subjects of Airyglyph just because he spent some time in that 'kingdom' while he was young.

Stubborn Old Lady

This is the wrath of the heavens!
The proud spirits of our ancestors have arisen in anger at the loss of the legendary honor of Airyglyph and our ever-docile acceptance of our inferiors-- the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria! Bah!

Sturdy Old Crone

Well now...
You don't look like you're from these parts, young man.
Are you a soldier, perhaps?

Sturdy Old Crone

What's this!? You're neither from this town nor a soldier? Then perhaps you are a traveler?

Sturdy Old Crone

You sure have a foppish look about you, young man.
You're likely to be killed in the war if you keep worrying so much about your looks.
You should carry arms that best suit you, without being concerned about your looks and reputation.

Sturdy Old Crone

Though I may look like this now, I was once a soldier serving at the Royal Palace.
Seeing you here reminds me of those days so long ago.
Of course, back then war was not an everyday occurrence as it seems to be these days.

Sturdy Old Crone

So, Duke Vox has perished, eh? His Grace truly was a man of exceptional ability, but he was calculating, suspicious, and never one for cooperating with others.
Those are not the traits of a true leader of men.
But were it not for his many meritorious deeds, I suppose our kingdom would not be as rich as it is today.
Even so...
I doubt that Duke Vox will be fondly remembered by the people of this kingdom and their descendants.

Sturdy Old Crone

It seems our kingdom has now formed an alliance with Aquaria.
It was only because of Duke Vox that we were able to wage war with the Aquarian forces thus far.
Now that Duke Vox is gone, I don't see how we could defeat those troops defending Arias, let alone that celestial ship.

Sturdy Old Crone

It is true that our present ruler, King Arzei is a man of great ability, but His Majesty has tried to change our kingdom at much too fast a pace.
I suppose that is why the rampancy of people like Duke Vox has been tolerated.

Sturdy Old Crone

We have the ability to confront these rabid monsters, no matter how ferocious they might be.
The real problem is figuring out who could have done such a thing, and for what reason?

Young Man

There was once a rich vein of ore in the Bequerel Mine beyond Kirlsa Caverns to the north.
But they've over-mined it, and now the yield keeps falling each year.
I'm not saying there aren't other veins of ore in Kirlsa Caverns and the Bequerel Mine...
But, compared to the Bequerel Mine's once rich vein that helped fill our kingdom's coffers, the yield is nothing to speak of.

Young Man

Almost all the miners who used to live in our town have left.
I suppose it's just a sign of the times.

Young Man

It's really hard to say whether we're actually happier than we were before.
Just, it kind of feels like things haven't really changed all that much.

Young Man

It seems that Duke Vox of the Dragon Brigade has succeeded in rooting out the Aquarian spies who slipped into Airyglyph.
They say all the spies that were captured have been handed over to the Black Brigade stationed at the Kirlsa Training Facility.

Young Man

By decree of law, all forms of spying in Airyglyph, regardless of scale, are punishable by death, without exception.
I suppose those spies, too, will be executed by the Black Brigade soon enough.

Young Man

Actually, I caught a glimpse of those spies that were to be executed.
They were all women, and young ones at that.
I couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for them.

Young Man

But then again...
I suppose that since they're spies from Aquaria, they've been up to no good in our lands for some time.
Now they must pay the price for what they've done.

Young Man

It seems that Duke Vox has returned to Airyglyph Castle.
In fact, not long ago I saw him fly off quite leisurely with a satisfied look on his face.

Young Man

About those female spies from Aquaria who were supposed to be executed...
It seems the Black Brigade made some sort of mistake and let them escape!
When I think about those vicious Aquarian spies still in our lands, I get so frightened I can't sleep at night!

Young Man

I really shouldn't be talking about this...
But, I heard that Sir Albel, Captain of the Black Brigade, purposely allowed those female spies from Aquaria to get away.
If the rumor's true, then perhaps Sir Albel the Wicked is an Aquarian...

Young Man

No, I don't even want to think about it.

Young Man

They say the Dragon Brigade was suddenly attacked by Aquarian forces while en route to subdue the winged dragons living in the Bequerel Mine.
The only one who managed to return alive was Sir Albel, Captain of the Black Brigade, who was traveling with them.

Young Man

But...
After that previous spy incident, and now what just happened...
Why do you suppose Sir Albel was the only one to return alive both times? Sir Albel couldn't possibly be an Aquarian...
No, it must be my imagination.

Young Man

What in the world happened during the battle against Aquaria? The Kingdom of Airyglyph's forces were supposed to have been invincible.

Young Man

So many people died during that recent battle against Aquaria.
And what about that huge metal ship that sails the heavens? What in the world was that?

Young Man

Ultimately, it seems we've made peace with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria in order to fight together against that celestial ship.
It makes me wonder if all our soldiers who fought sacrificed their lives in vain.

Young Man

It was announced that the war was over at last, after peace was established with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria and that celestial ship was destroyed.
Now that peace has returned, I've once again realized that it is far better than continual warfare in pursuit of a better life.

Young Man

Perhaps that celestial ship was an emissary sent by Apris, the Sun God, to make us realize that.

Young Man

Perhaps that celestial ship was the Emissary of Apris, sent to stop the war between our kingdoms.

Young Man

Ever since that odious Darkest Night, a foul force they call the Vile Wind has inundated the world.
It has ravaged our lands, turning beasts into evil creatures and evil creatures into things even more abhorrent.
If nothing is done, I fear it shall be the end of our kingdom, and perhaps, the whole world.

Young Woman

To the south of our town lies the Kirlsa Training Facility, where Black Brigade soldiers have been stationed.
It was there that long ago, fanatics of the Church of Apris were put to death.
They were unrepentant, even to the end.
Perhaps that is why the restless spirits of those heretics yet haunt that place.

Young Woman

Lately, Black Brigade soldiers have been stationed at the Kirlsa Training Facility to the south of town.
Even if the rumors are true, it'll take more than phantoms to defeat the Black Brigade!

Young Woman

They say the Aquarian spies will be executed to the south of our city where those Black Brigade soldiers are stationed.
Why won't the followers of the Church of Apris realize the error of their ways, even to the very end? There would be no need for such brutal acts as execution if they'd only realize that they had been deceived.

Young Woman

I wonder why those followers of the Church of Apris won't realize the error of their ways, even to the very end.
There would be no need for such brutal acts as execution if they'd only realize that they had been deceived.

Young Woman

Now that I think of it...
Who are you and what are you doing here anyway? I've seen you around here a lot lately. Why, it's as if you suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Young Woman

You seem really busy.
Are you a soldier? If so, please tell your fellow soldiers to do their best to get this war over with quickly.

Young Woman

A friend of mine snuck over to see the execution of those spies, but she hasn't returned yet.

Young Woman

Actually, I was invited to go watch.
However, I declined because I was scared.
I would have never thought it would come to this.
I should have tried harder to stop her from going.

Young Woman

They finally found the body of my friend who had gone missing since that big ado about the spy execution.
It seems his body was in terrible condition-- It looked as though it had been run through by a giant spear!
To make matters worse, it had lain for days in the forest, where savage beasts feasted on it.
Why did she have to suffer such a terrible fate? She was just a kid...

Young Woman

Why, oh why!? Why did she have to suffer such a terrible fate? She was just a kid...

Young Woman

The other day, I saw a huge column of light blazing in the eastern sky.
It was quite beautiful, but for some reason, I could not stop shaking after that.
What in the world could it have been?

Young Woman

Some say that huge column of light that pierced the sky was the flames of judgment from the Father God, Apris.
\*sigh\* It seems we have aroused the wrath of a powerful god.

Young Woman

We have caused hatred and death among our kingdoms.
That must be why the god Apris sent that celestial ship to right our mistaken ways.

Young Woman

The war is over.
However, we still have plenty of work left to do, what with restoring the fields that have been trampled underfoot and rebuilding the burned-out buildings.

Young Woman

No matter what happens, I will keep fighting to survive, for my life-flame must keep burning for the sake of all my friends who died.

Youngster

You're armed, so that must mean you're a soldier, right? Gosh...
I wish I could be a soldier.

Youngster

Good luck!
We're counting on you to slay as many of those wicked fiends from Aquaria as you can.

Youngster

You're armed, so that must mean you're a soldier, right? I heard that another great war is about to break out.
So, I just wanted to wish you luck in battle.

Youngster

I just know we're going to win this one!
Now we can avenge my father's death in the last war many times over!

Youngster

Why...
Why did they all have to die!? I thought the forces of Airyglyph were invincible.
\*sigh\* Perhaps the gods were angered by the terrible thoughts I had.
Yes, that must be it...
It's all...all my fault.
Wahhh!

Youngster

I just know it's because I said terrible things like all the people of Aquaria should die...
The gods are punishing me now.
That explains the celestial ship...
\*sob\*... \*sob\*...

Youngster

I'm going to be a good boy now.
I'm never going to do anything bad again.
So please...please get rid of that celestial ship quickly.
Otherwise, I'm going to...
\*sob\*... \*sob\*...

Youngster

I've finished my work for the day.
I'm going to continue like this every day from now on because I made a promise to the gods.

Youngster

They say there're lots of scary monsters outside the town.
So I wouldn't go out there if I were you.

Former Miner

It seems the nobles have not even considered clearing out those winged dragons that have settled in the Bequerel Mine.
It's as if they are no longer interested in the northern mountains.
It's true the yield has fallen over the years, but...
There's still plenty of copper to be had within that mine.

Former Miner

There's still plenty of copper to be had within the Bequerel Mine, you know.
Curses!
If only those winged dragons had not settled in that mountain.

Former Miner

Actually, I went to speak with the lord of our town, Count Woltar, in person.
I wanted to ask him if he could do something about those winged dragons that have come to live in the northern mountains.
I had to try, even if it was in vain...
But to my surprise, Count Woltar promised to do something soon.
I guess it never hurts to ask.
This means the town will return to how it used to be.

Former Miner

The Kingdom of Airyglyph has a bright future as long as it has someone like Count Woltar behind it.
Wouldn't you agree?

Former Miner

That Count Woltar is really a good person.
To tell you the truth, not many people, including myself, were troubled by the closure of Bequerel Mine.
Most miners have already found other work.
But even though Count Woltar knows this, His Excellency still says he'll rid the the mine of those winged dragons.
Isn't that wonderful news!?

Former Miner

The military is too busy hunting down those Aquarian spies to do much about those winged dragons.
It seems that Duke Vox of the Dragon Brigade always has to take direct control of things.
I suppose this time it must be an enemy of considerable threat.

Former Miner

Curses!
Why did this have to happen right when the military was finally starting to do something!
Those damn Aquarian spies!
They're as good as dead if I catch 'em!

Former Miner

The subjugation of those winged dragons has been postponed for some time because of those Aquarian spies.
Why did this have to happen now?

Former Miner

I just heard that the spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria are being executed right about now at the Kirlsa Training Facility.
I sure hope this whole morbid affair is finished off quickly.

Former Miner

Those young Aquarian women who are to be executed are a bad lot indeed.
I just hope this whole mess is dealt with quickly so they can get on with subjugating those winged dragons in the Bequerel Mine.

Former Miner

\*sigh\* I just wish they would take care of those winged dragons soon by one means or another.
I can't even afford to put food on the table anymore.

Former Miner

I heard Sir Albel of the Black Brigade and Sir Demetrio of the Dragon Brigade have set out for the Bequerel Mine to subjugate the winged dragons that have made their home there.
With two of the most powerful forces of the Kingdom of Airyglyph involved, the days of those winged dragons are numbered.

Former Miner

Thing's are looking better.
Once the Bequerel Mine is reopened, I can go put in a hard day's work like I used to.

Former Miner

It seems those Aquarian rascals attacked just when the winged dragons were being subjugated.
And because of them, the whole plan failed.
We'll never be rid of those winged dragons now!
Curses!
Those Aquarians sure have mucked things up.

Former Miner

\*sigh\* I probably should start thinking seriously about a new occupation.

Aspiring Blacksmith

I looked through books from Aquaria as well as from Greeton and Sanmite, but I found no mention of that celestial ship.
I'm stumped.
Who could've possibly built such a thing?

Former Miner

Hey, you.
What the heck was that flying ship anyway? What blacksmith could've built something like that? Quite a sight, wasn't it?

Aspiring Blacksmith

I wonder how in the world that thing they call a celestial ship was built.
Ach...
Makes my hammer arm itch to work!

Woman

It's true that a great many miners and blacksmiths have left town, but the town itself has not changed a bit.
Instead of the sound of hammers striking metal, now we have the sound of lum hooves.

Woman

Whether it's the blacksmith or soldiers, there's always someone making all sorts of noise in the middle of the night.
I really can't stand it anymore.

Woman

Those soldiers are even louder than normal today.
I wonder what's going on?

Woman

It's even noisier around here than normal.
I wonder if some trouble is afoot?

Woman

Hey, did you hear? They say terrorists from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria had infiltrated our town a while back.
Isn't that shocking news? Still...
We should be glad that nothing bad happened.

Woman

The thought of terrorists in our town is quite frightening.
I sure hope they end this war soon.

Woman

The war's end is near.
We must endure but a bit longer.
A peaceful age free of strife will soon dawn.
And it's all thanks to our great ruler, His Majesty King Airyglyph XIII.

Woman

We must endure but a little longer.
A peaceful age free of strife will soon dawn.
And it's all thanks to our great ruler, His Majesty King Airyglyph XIII.

Woman

Nothing but war day in and day out.
I wonder if an age of peace will really ever dawn?

Woman

Rumor has it that spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria have once again slipped into our town.
When I think that such rumors just might be true, I get so scared that I can't sleep at night.

Woman

I can't stand it anymore!
I don't care if I'm poor--I just want to return to a life of peace, just like it used to be.
Honestly...
Why is this happening to us?

Woman

To think it would come to this...
Where did things go wrong?

Woman

\*sigh\* I have fond memories of a peaceful age free of strife.

Woman

Just when it seemed that the war with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria was over at last, that celestial ship suddenly appeared...
Honestly...
When will this wretched war ever end?

Woman

I heard that the monsters have become stronger and more savage of late.
If it's not one thing, it's another.
Just when I thought that the war was over and peace had returned at last...

Woman

They said the war was over, but now they say the monsters have become stronger and more savage.
If it's not one thing, it's another.
It's quite unsettling, isn't it? There seems to be no end to our misfortune.

Woman

I wake each morning, send the family off to school and work, do chores, and worry about what to make for dinner.
Every day I deal with such simple things.
That I can do this is the true sign of happiness.

Angry Man

What's this war about anyway? Didn't our ancestors used to live on that land that is in Aquaria now? What's wrong with the people who once lived there returning to where they rightfully belong?

Angry Man

What's wrong with that Aquaria? And why do they have the word 'Sacred' in their kingdom's name? They're nothing but a kingdom of thieves who stole Airyglyph's land when our ancestors fled Greeton's onslaught.

Angry Man

After we destroy Aquaria in the next war, we'll take care of Greeton of course.
There is great hatred in this kingdom for that Mechanized Corps which hunted down and killed out ancestors.
I have no doubt we will be avenged.

Angry Man

We Glyphians are the superior race on the continent of Gaitt.
That means we should conquer the world and subjugate the other inferior races.

Angry Man

Oh it's no use...
Those idiotic Aquarians start telling some sob story and we end up helping them.
The Kingdom of Airyglyph would have been more than capable of defeating that celestial ship itself under normal circumstances.

Angry Man

If you think about it rationally, this whole mess was caused by those idiotic Aquarians sneaking into our kingdom and abducting those engineers from Greeton.
It's all Aquaria's fault.
Curse them all! It really makes my blood boil.

Angry Man

Curse them! Curse them all!
It's all Aquaria's fault!
It's so obvious it's not even funny!
Don't they realize how much trouble they cause the kingdoms around them? What a bunch of self-centered fools!

Hawk-Eyed Young Woman

It's not that there aren't any desirable men, it's just these Storm Brigade soldiers are too serious.
From what I heard, they don't even go to taverns that much.
And when they do, it's usually only for something to eat. What's wrong with them?

Stern Man

So what'll it be, kid? Don't give me some tired old line like 'A glass of milk, please.'

Cheerful Proprietor

Hello there. Welcome to my shop.
You'll love our low prices.
Outstanding freshness.
Fresh vegetables that have been completely washed.

Sweaty Proprietor

Hello there! Welcome!
So, what can I do for yah!?

Elderly Aquarian

The people of this kingdom have all gone mad.
It does not matter whether the Church of Apris believers were plotting to kill the King.
Many people are going to die now.
How can everyone remain indifferent in the face of such tragedy?

Elderly Aquarian

If you age to the extent I have, well-- Someday you'll be able to tell whether someone's evil or not just by looking at them.

Elderly Aquarian

What business do you have with me? I don't mean to sound hasty, but you must leave this town at once.
The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to flee this kingdom.

Elderly Aquarian

What business do you have with me? I don't mean to sound hasty, but you must leave this town at once.
The Black Brigade, the most infamous and powerful fighting force on the continent of Gaitt, lie in wait at the Kirlsa Training Facility.
If you were to attempt to rescue those Aquarian spies who were captured, you yourself would be taken prisoner.

Elderly Aquarian

You should return to Aquaria at once.
They will find you if you stay much longer.
Beyond the village of Arias lay great plains that stretch out around Peterny and the city of Aquios.
Such wide open expanses of land are not easy to defend.
The fall of Arias and the surrounding areas will likely spell the doom of Aquaria, a kingdom with a long history dating to the fall of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor.
I suppose it is only a matter of time...

Elderly Aquarian

The final battle between the Kingdom of Airyglyph and the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria shall be fought one day.
No matter which side declares victory, the blood of countless people shall be shed.
I wonder if anyone even realizes this?

Elderly Aquarian

In the very act of self-preservation, Airyglyph and Aquaria will likely end up destroying each other.
How ironic, indeed.

Elderly Aquarian

In this latest war, my family has lost all that is precious to us.
My son and grandson have been killed...
Is there really any reason to make others suffer such great losses as we have?

Elderly Aquarian

Rectifying our past mistakes can bring us closer to the gods.
And yet...
Our feelings of remorse get lost under the ever-flowing sands of time.
And so it is we are doomed to commit the same mistakes once more.
Such is our fate...

Elderly Aquarian

Rectifying our past mistakes can bring us closer to the gods.
And yet...
Our feelings of remorse get lost under the ever-flowing sands of time.
And so it is we are doomed to commit the same mistakes once more.
Such is our fate...

Lonesome Old Woman

I wonder if those Church of Apris believers really were plotting to assassinate the king? One thing I am sure of is, my son could not be involved in such things.

Lonesome Old Woman

My son lost his life for his religious beliefs.
Imagine risking one's life to worship gods who are supposed to be there to protect you.
It makes no sense if you think about it.

Lonesome Old Woman

....
You must leave town at once.
Right now, you should be able to escape through the north gate and make your way through Kirlsa Caverns.

Lonesome Old Woman

My sight and hearing have worsened a great deal of late.
I can hardly see or hear a thing anymore.
It will be the end of me if fugitives from the law are discovered here.

Lonesome Old Woman

The women captured by Duke Vox have been taken to the Kirlsa Training Facility south of town.
It will be the end of them if you don't get there soon.
But you must heed my warning: the facility is an ancient fortress that now serves as the Black Brigade's stronghold.
It is a very dangerous place.

Lonesome Old Woman

My sight and hearing have worsened a great deal of late.
I can hardly see or hear a thing anymore.
Now, I mostly just speak to myself.

Lonesome Old Woman

Sir Albel, Captain of the Black Brigade, has been ordered back to Airyglyph Castle by Duke Vox.
While Sir Albel is away, the rescue has a chance of succeeding, for Sir Shelby, Lieutenant of the Black Brigade, will be in command.
They say he is quite easily tricked.

Lonesome Old Woman

Make for Arias at once.
If you don't reach Arias before it falls, you will be hemmed in by the forces of Airyglyph.

Lonesome Old Woman

It seems the Aquarian spies who were to be executed were rescued by someone.
Thank goodness.

Lonesome Old Woman

I have had enough of this terrible war.
I wish the king would hurry up and realize the mistake he has made.

Lonesome Old Woman

If our kingdoms had only tried to compromise with one another, we would have been able to easily establish a peace agreement.
What in the world have we been doing thus far? Is their no limit to our foolishness?

Lonesome Old Woman

At last, true peace has returned to these lands.
But alas...
My son will never return home, for he was slain in the war.

Lonesome Old Woman

This futile war has at last come to an end.
O Father God, Apris, I beg your forgiveness for our foolishness.

Lonesome Old Woman

Ultimately, no one would have realized the futility of this war without the intervention of a third party.
People are far more foolish than they will ever admit.

Lonesome Old Woman

Oh, Apris the Father God...
Why must we suffer so terribly? Have we been so foolish as to deserve such harsh judgment?

Simple Youth

The war against the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria rages upon the wastelands east of town.
I wonder how long before the decisive battle is fought.
Huh!? You want to know how I can be so at ease despite the war? It's quite simple, you see.
I have faith in Count Woltar, Lord of Kirlsa and Captain of the Storm Brigade.
Count Woltar and his Storm Brigade will protect our town no matter what happens.

Simple Youth

Count Woltar and his Storm Brigade will protect our town no matter what happens.
The townsfolk truly believe this, so it is possible for them to continue leading normal lives.

Simple Youth

Now that I think about it, Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade, came to town all the way from the royal city.
Those evildoers who slipped into town must really be dangerous for somebody as important as Duke Vox to come here.

Simple Youth

They say dangerous evildoers have slipped into town.
But I'm not afraid.
Count Woltar and his Storm Brigade will protect our town, come what may.

Simple Youth

Both Sir Albel, Captain of the Black Brigade, and Duke Vox, Captain of the Dragon Brigade, have headed out for the Kirlsa Training Facility.
Are the female spies from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria really that important?

Simple Youth

Remember those Aquarian spies everyone's been talking about? I suppose they've been executed by now.
Poor things...
They wouldn't have met such a grisly fate had they not been born in Aquaria.

Simple Youth

I heard those Aquarian spies who escaped from the Kirlsa Training Facility killed Sir Shelby and all the Black Brigade soldiers who were there.
Sir Albel, Captain of the Black Brigade, was the sole survivor.
Can you believe it!? Those Aquarians must truly be cold-blooded killers.

Simple Youth

I heard that Duke Vox and his company were ambushed by Aquarian forces while heading to the Bequerel Mine to subjugate the winged dragons.
Realizing his disadvantage, Duke Vox ordered his troops to fall back.
Sir Albel of the Black Brigade tried to fight anyway, but was defeated by his attackers.
I suppose the anger Sir Albel felt because of what happened to his subordinates at the Kirlsa Training Facility was what made him act so rashly.

Simple Youth

If Sir Albel had only followed Duke Vox's orders, he would not have ended up getting hurt.
I can understand why he'd want to avenge his subordinates, but it's all over once you start acting rashly like that.

Simple Youth

How could we have lost almost the entire strength of the Storm Brigade, Black Brigade, and Dragon Brigade? The Kingdom of Airyglyph is doomed.

Simple Youth

\*sigh\* We would've defeated Aquaria had that strange celestial ship not appeared.
We were so close to victory!

Simple Youth

Count Woltar and his Storm Brigade will protect Kirlsa no matter what happens.
So all that's left is for Sir Albel to identify the source of this latest calamity.

Unrealistic Girl

Before the war started, the east side of town was on our kingdom's border with the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
Now the border is far to the east.
It shifted all the way to near Arias.
It's all thanks to His Royal Majesty.

Unrealistic Girl

To the well-fed people of Aquaria, the land between our town and Arias may seem like a mere wasteland.
But to us, a people living in the frigid mountains where crops won't take root, it is a blessed, fruitful region.
Our kingdom has prospered greatly now that we have that so-called wasteland.
So much so that it's hard to believe how hard life was before.

Unrealistic Girl

I wonder if they'll catch those evildoers who snuck into town soon? It's really frightening knowing they're about.

Unrealistic Girl

I know those evildoers who snuck into town will be swiftly captured.
Duke Vox will get them, no matter how tough they are.
Somehow, I'm sure of it.

Unrealistic Girl

It was so exciting seeing not only the Dragon Brigade, but the Black Brigade, too, so close up.

Unrealistic Girl

You know what? I actually made direct eye contact with Sir Shelby the Heavy-Handed, Lieutenant of the Black Brigade.
Ohh... I think it was destined to happen...

Unrealistic Girl

\*sigh\* I wish my big brother was as dashing as those Dragon Brigade and Black Brigade soldiers.

Unrealistic Girl

I just saw some Dragon Brigade soldiers fly off to the west a moment ago.
The sight of them soaring through the sky was absolutely magnificent. I can't even express it in words.

Unrealistic Girl

Is it true that Sir Shelby the Heavy-Handed has perished? \*sigh\* So what was that sense of destiny I felt that time?

Unrealistic Girl

To tell you the truth...
I just saw Sir Demetrio, Lieutenant of the Dragon Brigade, a moment ago.
He's the one I'm really destined to be with.
After all, I really sensed it this time.

Unrealistic Girl

It's hard to believe that the Dragon Brigade and Black Brigade soldiers I just met the other day are no longer with us.
But still...
Something very good is going to happen in the near future. I can sense it somehow.

Unrealistic Girl

Something very good is going to happen in the near future. I can somehow sense it.

Unrealistic Girl

Umm...
I wanted to ask you something...
Did the Aquarian forces really commit suicide by blowing themselves up, taking the Airyglyph army with them!? Is that how desperate they've become after failing to defeat us?

- Yes, it's true.

Fayt

Yes, it's true.
The people of Aquaria must have felt they had no alternative.

Unrealistic Girl

I see...
So the rumor's true.
The King spoke true when he said the most terrible acts are often those committed in the name of some god.
Still, we were the ones who drove the people of Aquaria to such desperation, weren't we?

- No, it's not true.

Fayt

No, it's not true.
It wasn't Aquaria or Airyglyph that caused such destruction.
Rather, both sides were attacked by a completely new third power.

Unrealistic Girl

What!? Really? I mean, everyone was saying that's what happened...

Fayt

It's pretty obvious if you think about it.
No one would willingly blow themselves up like that.

Unrealistic Girl

Yes... You're right.
I completely believed the rumor because I'd heard that both the Airyglyph and Aquarian armies had been wiped out.

Fayt

It's at times like these you should be extra careful not to be misled by false rumors.

Unrealistic Girl

You're right.
I'm so ashamed...

Somewhat Realistic Girl

What in the world are those Aquarians thinking anyways!? They're quite frightening.
I wonder what they think their lives are all about?

Somewhat Realistic Girl

You must think for yourself, without blindly accepting everything you hear.
If you don't, how will you ever tell what is true and what is a lie?

Extremely Realistic Girl

We've truly prospered during the war thus far, but at what cost? We've abandoned the mines to take up arms.
We've forsworn religion for the taste of steel.
And we've lost that which makes us human, all for the conquest of a little land.
That just isn't right, is it? But I suppose it's a little late to be realizing that now.

Somewhat Realistic Girl

After considering the matter, I realized that I think nothing about other people's lives.
What do you think about that?

Realistic Girl

Ultimately, what exactly did we learn from the war? Sir Shelby of the Black Brigade, and Duke Vox and Sir Demetrio of the Dragon Brigade sacrificed their lives, along with countless others.
Of course, many Aquarians perished as well.
If those of us who survived fail to change our ways, than those who sacrificed their lives will have died in vain.

Realistic Girl

We won't be defeated by monsters!
After all, if we all die, we will have wasted everything! Not just our own lives-- but the lives of our ancestors before us!

Brooding Man

Are you that stranger Niklas found? What a fool that Niklas is.
After all he just went through, he had to go and get mixed up with you.

Brooding Man

Whenever strangers come, there's naught but trouble!
It was the same way last time, too.

Brooding Man

Winter's almost here.
The village will starve to death as it stands.

Brooding Man

I wish...
I wish we had just a few more provisions left.

Brooding Man

The people of our village...
They have always struggled to scratch out a living, but...
At least we used to always have enough food.

Brooding Man

Thank the gods.
Now we'll be able to survive the winter.
We owe this and everything else to you.

Brooding Man

I'll never be able to forgive Norton and all the rest who betrayed our village.
No matter how sorry they are for what they've done, it won't bring back all those whom Norton made disappear.

Defiant Young Man

This is Whipple.
And you're a stranger.
Strangers aren't welcome here in our village.
Take my advice: You'd best leave here at once.

Defiant Young Man

Look, let me give you some advice: You'd best leave here at once.
I'm telling you this for your own good, you know?

Defiant Young Man

Niklas and Meena's parents...
That stranger Norton made them disappear.
And not only them...
Many others who tried to stand up to him have disappeared.
When strangers like you show up, nothing good comes to the village.

Defiant Young Man

Just leave now if you understand what I'm saying!
Or... do you plan on bringing even more misfortune upon our village?

Defiant Young Man

Niklas and Meena's parents...
They were killed by a stranger like you.
And it wasn't only them...
Many others have disappeared.
It's sickening!
When strangers like you show up, nothing good comes to the village.

Defiant Young Man

That Norton and his gang are up to something in the depths of Pesotto Forest.
You aren't in on it, too, are you?

Defiant Young Man

What is Norton and his gang up to in the forest anyway? I know they're up to something.
Whatever it is, I'm sure it's no good.

Defiant Young Man

Hey.
It seems Niklas left the village early this morning. What's going on?

Defiant Young Man

I-I don't know where.
All I know is he ran off with a wild look on his face.

Defiant Young Man

By the gods!
What are you saying!?

Defiant Young Man

Niklas left the village early this morning.
What's going on?

Defiant Young Man

What in the world is going on!? Come on, tell me!

Defiant Young Man

Forgive me.
I've been far too harsh with you.
So you were the one who rid us of that Norton? You are our village's savior, then.

Defiant Young Man

I see.
At last, life can return to the way it was before.

Gentle Young Woman

What strange clothes you are wearing.
Now that I think of it, that other man was dressed strangely, too.

Gentle Young Woman

So tell me...
Where are you from? You're not from these parts, are you?

Gentle Young Woman

Now that I think of it...
I heard that Norton and his gang have gone into the depths of Pesotto Forest.
I wonder what they are up to way over there?

Gentle Young Woman

Young Niklas? Hmm... I don't know.
At least, I haven't seen him around.

Gentle Young Woman

Now that I think of it...
I haven't yet seen young Niklas today.
Usually, he's up by now, working cheerfully. It's strange.

Gentle Young Woman

Norton's gang has disbanded, and those who had left the village have returned safely.
But...
Those who Norton made disappear have not returned.

Kindly Young Man

This is the village of Whipple.
I bid you welcome.
Please, enjoy your stay.

Gentle Young Woman

Hellooo there!
How are you?

Gentle Young Woman

At last, our village is once again at peace.
And it's all thanks to you.
\*smile\*

Obstinate Man

My once-earnest son is no longer here with me.
He might have just as well been killed by those thugs.

Obstinate Man

Niklas you say? Now that you mention it, I did see someone setting out for the Ruins of Coffir this morning.
But why would he go there? These days, those ruins are the haunt of Norton and his gang.
I can't see any reason for him to go there willingly.

Obstinate Man

This morning, I saw someone setting out toward the Ruins of Coffir.
I wonder...
Could it have been Niklas I saw? But, why would he go to such a place?

Obstinate Man

Thanks to you, my fool of a son has finally opened his eyes.
Thank you so very much.

Obstinate Man

What!? You got some business with me?

Obstinate Man

I thought he would have come to his senses after that last mess, but just look at him.
It's unfathomable.
I wonder how long he plans to live life like a child.

Obstinate Man

That son of mine...
He does such foolish things.
I wonder where I went wrong raising him? Grrr!

Obstinate Man

Who are you? Ah...
You're that young man Niklas and Meena found collapsed in the forest.
Well, what is it!? Something you want from me?

Rebellious Youth

Hey!
Why are you giving me the cold shoulder? What did I ever do to you? Oh, it's you!
Heh heh heh... How are you?

Rebellious Youth

Hey, tough guy.
I'll serve under you if you'd like.
I'm sick and tired of life in this village.
I'm begging you.
Get me out of here!
Come on! Come on!

Rebellious Youth

Well, I'm really sorry.
I made a complete fool out of myself, didn't I? Such a boring life...
I'm really sick and tired of it.

Unsavory Character

Hey, you.
Been back to the Ruins of Coffir lately? They say it was once the estate of some nobleman.
Who knows? There just might be some treasure buried there.

Unsavory Character

Who'd have thought someone could defeat that Norton? Bah...
Now it's back to toiling in the fields tomorrow.

Unsavory Character

Hey, whatdaya want? Do I have something on my face or what?

Doctor

What? You're injured? Hmph, let me have a look.
Oh, this is nothing I can't take care of.

Doctor

Well, if you're able to walk, hurry up and leave our village.
Strangers bring us nothing but trouble.

Doctor

If you're well enough to walk, won't you hurry up and leave our village? Strangers bring us nothing but trouble.

Doctor

Hmm? You're still in our village? Honestly...
Stop getting injured like this.
Didn't I already tell you to leave?

Doctor

Okay, that's it.
If you're able to walk, hurry up and leave our village.

Doctor

Hurry up and leave our village.
I don't know what you're up to, but you should feel lucky that you've only received mild injuries.

Doctor

Niklas? No, he hasn't been by here lately.

Doctor

Now hold on there.
What have you done to that boy!? I'll never forgive you if something happens to him.

Doctor

Hmph, you'll never learn.
How could you get so banged up? Just what are you up to, anyway?

Doctor

There, that's that...
Feels a little better, doesn't it?

Doctor

What you do is your own business, but don't go getting Niklas and Meena involved.
I'll never forgive you if something happens to those two.

Doctor

Uhh... Umm...
I must apologize.
I said some really terrible things to you.

Doctor

Listen!
If you'd like, why don't you come live in our village? If you did, I'm sure Niklas and Meena would be so delighted.

Doctor

You can't? I see.
I suppose you have somewhere to which you must return.

Doctor

Go if you must.
I'll explain it to those two kids as best I can.
Still...
Please come visit us if you like.
We'll be waiting with open arms.

Doctor

Well, be careful.
You really should try to not get hurt again.

Doctor

Oh, I see you're injured.
Let me take a look.

Doctor

Are you okay now? Don't go overdoing it.
Well, be careful.

Doctor

I see you're bleeding a bit.
I'll treat your wounds, if you like.

Doctor

Hmm, you look fine.
There's always something to worry about with you, though. Too reckless!

Doctor

Oh... Welcome back.
So nice to see you.
No injuries today?

Doctor

You're injured again already? You really are quite the reckless one.

Doctor

Okay, all done.
You're lucky it wasn't worse.
Still, you should take better care of yourself. Your recklessness might do you in someday.

Doctor

Why don't you stay and relax for a while? You are most welcome here.

Doctor

There you go, all better.
Ever thought about taking a little better care of yourself?

Mother Carrying Her Baby

Welcome.
Is there something you were looking for?

Wise Old Man

There won't be anything left to plunder if there's no one left to work the fields.
You'd think even thugs like them would realize that!

Wise Old Man

We are a poor village, and we pay almost no taxes.
It requires money to dispatch soldiers.
That is why our lord will not help us.

Wise Old Man

Well now... Niklas, you say? I have not seen the boy at all today.

Wise Old Man

We are so grateful to you for saving our village.
Nevertheless...
Nothing really has been solved, you know.
Returning this run-down village back to normal will take a long time.

Wise Old Man

Recovering something once lost is quite a difficult task.

Wise Old Man

The village has recovered quite a bit since the days when Norton was here.
However, not everything has returned to normal.
It is still going to take a long time to restore our village to the way it used to be.

Lisping Girl

Who are you? My mama said never let strangers in our house.
So you better leave right now.

Lisping Girl

Hey you, get out of our house!
You'll be in big trouble if my mama sees you!

Lisping Girl

I know who you are, but...
My mama said never let strangers in our house.
So, you better leave, okay?

Lisping Girl

I already told you...
Get out now!
You'll be in big trouble if my mama sees you!
Haven't seen him today.
But, I did see him yesterday.

Lisping Girl

Hello there.
You know what? Mama said it's okay for you to come in.
So...
I hope you'll come over to play often from now on.

Lisping Girl

From now on, come play with me too, not just with Meena.

Lisping Girl

You know what? Mama's been really busy.
That's why I've been looking after the house myself.
Aren't you proud of me?

Lisping Girl

Mama hasn't been so busy these days.
That's why she's been able to play with me a lot.

Lisping Girl

Hmm? Niklas?

Village Chief

Honestly...
What fools they are.

Village Chief

I heard Norton's gang were seen carrying some sort of large object to their hideout.
I wonder what it could have been?

Village Chief

What in the world could they have been carrying? I have a really bad feeling about this.

Village Chief

Lately, it seems that the food in our storehouse is somehow increasing.
How strange a thing to happen, wouldn't you say?

Village Chief

I wonder what would have become of us had you not come to our village.
I must thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Village Chief

It seems you have rid us of that Norton.
You are the savior of our village.
Thank you so very much.

Village Chief

Oh, yes.
Will you not take this as a token of our gratitude? No, I insist.
It is a charm passed down through the generations here in our village.

Village Chief

Recently, a sinister stranger settled to the west of our village.
Our Lord refuses to send soldiers to such a remote village as ours.
Perhaps the stranger knows this.
We have constantly been at his mercy.
That is why the people here are so wary of strangers.
I am sorry they are treating you so brusquely, but you must understand our situation.

Village Chief

Welcome back, Master Fayt.
I am so pleased to see you.
Have you visited Niklas and Meena already? By all means, please do so if you have not yet.
They are sure to be delighted.

Village Chief

Master Fayt.
Please come visit our village again when you can.
That will surely delight the young ones.

Village Chief

Even some of our young folk have gone off with that stranger.