Okage Chapter 5
Because I love my canonmates, and wanted to give us all a quick reference for the game, and so everyone else can WTF at the crack that is Okage: Shadow King, I give you Chapter 5: Lost Souls and Shadows.
This chapter is notable for being the most exposition-heavy chapter of the game, for those of you who haven't played Okage, there are massive massive spoilers. I will be transcribing the other 6 chapters, but I figured I'd start with this one, for the above reasons, so here it is! I'll warn you, it's obscenely long. Also, please note, any typoes or grammatical errors are exactly how they appear in the original game. I never claimed Okage's translation was good XD;
Okage Chapter 5: Lost Souls and Shadows:
*After the events of the Magic Square, Ari exits the sewers and is transparent *
Outside Madril Sewer:
Epros: Indeed, the Magic Camp was launched anew.
But funny, of a fight there is nary a clue.
I muse and ponder
What did the Circus Evil King do?
*Ari begins to walk around Madril. When speaking to NPC’s, no one can see him, and they do not react to him *
Madril (Lower Level)
Maggie’s house:
Rough Old Man: Wa ha ha ha ha ha! Stan the fearful Great Evil King? Ha!
Watch me, I’ll knock him out and kick him silly in no time…
Maggie: Great!
Why don’t you go do it? Just do it! What are you waiting for?
Rough Old Man: ………
Sorry, I guess I can’t.
Dilbert: Meow meow. (Sigh, whatever…But why does an innocent cat have to be involved?)
Screwdriver Inn:
Screwdriver Inn Hostess: So, how long are you going to stay?
Everyone around here is excited talking about the Great Evil King and the Great Heroine.
Suddenly Lost in Thought Man: Um, please don’t bother me, ma’am.
I’m thinking deep thoughts.
Dreaming Girl: Rosalyn, the Great Heroine must be a wonderful person.
Strong, beautiful and brave….
Oh, I wish I could have seen her.
They say she took off in a hurry to search out Stan, the Great Evil King.
I’m sure she will use her graceful techniques to see the end of the fearful Great Evil King.
Oh, I adore her…
Posting: I’m leaving to look for the bluebird of happiness. Please don’t look for me…
Sighing Old Lady: Tsk, tsk...(sigh)…
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: Hmmm, this place…
Guy with Frowning Face: Hey, did you know?
A fearful Great Evil King named Stan is coming to conquer our world.
Madril Sewerage Bureau:
Ultra Serious Sewer Staffer: Oh, tell me it isn’t true.
I can’t believe the Great Evil King that everyone’s talking about emerged from our sewer.
What will happen to our reputation is this gets out? Which it will!
More bad publicity for the sewer…
Man From Rashelo: This is not good.
I just had to be here in Madril when this Great Evil King scare hit.
Now I can’t even go home!
Shop:
Astonished Girl: It looks like they finally cleaned up the junk that was blocking the street.
This waste management crew here works so slow!
But what they really should have done was to get Maggie and the gang to clean it up.
Everyone knows who did it.
Weapon Shop Owner: Sigh.
When I heard that the Great Evil King emerged, I stocked up on weapons expecting a great demand among challenging souls. But no.
Only Rosalyn the Hero was brave enough to stand up to the Great Evil King. Figures.
Well, they did say the Great Evil King was super evil.
General Store Owner: (yawn)
Apparently, the latest classification table lists only one hero.
I wonder if I should change the way I do business.
Mr Big Inc:
Man in Black: Huh? Why did the door just open by itself?
I wonder if it’s broken?
Spooky Manager: Good. As usual, you’re being a great worker today, despite you being a ghost.
Keep up the good work, son!
Spooky Worker: Oh, hello Boss! As usual, you’re being a great boss today, despite you being a ghost.
Keep up the good work, boss!
Gear House:
Gear Expert: Come now, don’t you get it?
Listen, the reason why the material needs to be soft for this Gear is…
Freaked Out Lad: Uhm….I guess, uhm…
Gear Gaffer: So, what’s the answer?! Where does love lead?
Gear Freak: The Gear!
Gear Gaffer: Good!
What’s the most adorable flower in the world?
Gear Freak: The Gear!
Dil’s house:
Moaning Father: So, that’s the Great Hero?
Dil: Rosalyn, the Great Hero!
Man, she’s so cool!
Frowning Mother: What was that?!
Who does that so-called Rosalyn the Great Hero think she is?
She not only barged into our house unannounced, she went through everything in it!
Just who does she think she is? Humph!
Girl’s Voice: Everyone, please listen.
Please listen to my song.
Oh, hello there, would you please?
Passerby: Sorry, I can’t.
I don’t have time.
Girl’s Voice: Oh, I see.
Someone, please listen.
Please listen to my song.
Madril City Office:
Zonked Out Town Manager: Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz…Election…
Classifying Officer: There he is sleeping again.
Wake up, please!
Yet another classification table has arrived.
It has the names of the Great Evil King and the Great Hero!
Wake up, I beg you!
Yellowbelly Officer: Incidents, accidents, commotions, emotions. But it is sp quiet here at the Town Hall. I think it’s refreshing.
Mr Know-it-All: Don’t be silly, mister.
According to my information, if Stan the Great Evil King came and executed some of his magic, we’d all be burnt to a crisp.
Toby’s house:
Toby: It’s the Gweat Evil King!
It’s the Gweat Evil King!
I’m scared.
What should I do?
I think I’m going to ask Maggie.
Madril Overlook Hotel:
Frontman: My job is to greet visitors at the Front Desk.
Even when no one’s looking. I must be solemn, rigid, yet friendly.
…….
(You were totally ignored. You had no choice but to write your name on the guest registry on your own.)
Madril (Upper Level):
Chicken Head Madril Station Staff: It finally emerged as the greatest threat to the world, the Great Evil King!
In this urgent situation, our railroad represents…
Represents what?
Huh? I just heard the President’s Address a moment ago, too…
Young man in love with Miss Madril: My dream has finally come true. I will never let her go.
The lover of my dreams.
My sweetheart forever.
Good-bye to lonliness.
And thank you, um…
………….
Umm…who was I supposed to thank?
Ummm…
Miss Madril: What’s the matter?
I must be dreaming! Why, he is my Prince Charming himself.
My ideal lover straight out of my dreams.
My sweetheart forever.
Good-bye to misery.
And thank you, um…
…
Umm…who was I supposed to thank?
Ummm…
Person Who Saw Something: Wow! Hey, did you just see that?
I can’t believe that was real.
It was absolutely incredible.
What? You don’t know what I’m talking about?
You mean you didn’t see it?
Man, that’s a shame.
You didn’t see that?
Geez…
Unlucky Man: That’s OK. Ask me if I care.
I’m just an unlucky man. I’m used to missing out on things.
Madril Research Center:
Researcher: Hi-ho, hi-ho,
research we can do.
We live in fear of
the Great Evil King now.
The Great Hero will fight for you.
Hi-ho, hi-ho, research we can do.
Create items to defeat
the Great Evil King.
Sell high to the Hero
and contribute, too.
Kisling: The Great Hero!
Who is this Rosalyn, the Hero that everyone is talking about? The one who has earned such a title and respect in this world?
The phrase “Great Hero” makes me imagine a very intense image.
A Spartan, hot-blooded, enthusiastic inquirer of the world’s amazing lives, on a mission!
My pursuit of the Great Hero will in turn lead her to her opponent, the Great Evil King, and a great pageant of ideas will unfold!
Thus, to pioneer the way of the true study of ghosts, I must seek her out and follow her!
Even if she does not want me!
But if I were to go on a journey to find the Great Hero right now, it would be amateurish.
The journey is doomed to fail.
Remember she is a Great Hero on a journey.
What would happen if I also went on a journey?
Certainly not a rendezvous!
Thus, the best course is to sit and wait for the closest encounter with the travelling Great Hero.
That is my approach!
I’m ready.
Come to me anytime, Rosalyn the Great Hero.
I will examine you to your very essence.
*Ari leaves Madril and goes to Rashelo. The situation there is exactly the same, no one can see him. *
Remille Plains:
Big Bull: Where is Stan the Great Evil King that I’ve been hearin’ about?
Whoever he is, I’ll clobber him into the afterworld!
If he’s that strong, why haven’t I heard of him before?
Where did he come from?
Guess you never know what surprises the world has in store. Look out, ‘Great Evil King’, I’m comin’!
*Big Bull jumps into the river *
Veteran Clown: What am I practising for if the Evil King is going to end up ruling the world anyway?
Oh, well, no use talking to myself.
Man from World Crypto Organisation: That Hero.
I wonder if she’s fit to receive our Cyphertext.
I must check on her.
There seem to be no other hopefuls.
Inside Circus Tent:
Trapeze Star: Hey, you guys, guess what?
Guess what?
I saw her!
Circus Star: What? You saw who?
Trapeze Star: The Hero! Rosalyn the Great Hero!
The one who they say is on a quest to defeat Stan!
Circus Star: Really?!
Wow, you got to see her?!
She’s so famous now, you know.
I hope she’ll save us from that horrible Evil King.
Ex-Sewer Evil King: Man, the Great Evil King was really something.
You could almost see sparks flying the way he and the Hero fiercely looked at each other.
Now, that’s an Evil King for you.
No ordinary ghost could hope to match him.
Rashelo:
Inn:
Inn Master: I’m glad the great hero Rosalie came. But the world is in so much turmoil that the hotel is now only for heroes.
(Completely ignored. Reluctantly filled in the book.)
Shop:
Cheerful Housewife: Hmm.
Especially in such times, it’s important to match up couples.
Do you know anyone who’s free?
Restaurant:
Sign: Lunch Special
fish fillet a la Meuniere marinated in a special mustard sauce.
Snow fish and herb wraps.
Rare steak of crackle fish.
Fried shelled shrimp in wine sauce.
Marinated public fish.
Special healthy soup.
Homemade ingredients welcomed.
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative lines: Yo, kiddo. Why don’t you learn fishing? Fishing is great. It relaxes the mind.
Rich Kid: What is this person talking about?
We never know where or when a ghost or Evil King will pop up.
Woman of K: I am a woman of K.
A woman of a painful past and pathos.
But don’t ask me what K is.
It is too sad to tell.
…Excuse me, is anybody listening?
Ironman of Rashelo: Master, we are running out of ingredients.
What are we going to do?
Tidy Bar Owner: The Great Hero chased the Evil King from the Aquatic Ruins. The fishermen are working again.
Passenger at port: It seems the fighting between heroes and Evil Kings is getting harder.
I wonder if I can relax and go fishing anymore?
Lighthouse keeper: I am interested only in the lighthouse!
When the evil king comes I will protect the lighthouse!
Cutesy Passerby: Hi, Boatman! You took heroes on your boat, right? Took them to the ‘Aquatic Ruins’ on your boat?
How was she? How was she? The hero?
Hasty Boatman: Hey, young lady.
The great hero Rosalie was very cool.
All we could do was wait outside while she was fighting in the ruins, though.
The great hero who chased away the hateful great evil king was beaten but she still looked sharp.
She promised us that she will defeat the great evil king some day!
Everybody’s Bulletin Board:
Post requests to the mayor.
No graffiti permitted.
Bulletin Board: Rashelo Neeeews!
No. 50013
As you know, Graceful Princess Marlene was abducted by the Bubble Evil King at the Aquatic Ruins.
Well, well, however, don’t worry everyone.
After a great duel at the Aquatic Ruins, her Highness the Princess was rescued by a volunteer visiting there.
Here is what the Mayor said.
”Thanks!”
That’s all…
Also, the reformed Bubble Evil King is becoming a manager of the ruins. He takes too much for granted.
Why don’t all of us go and beat him up? Ha ha ha!
Don’t do that! Ha ha ha.
Well.
Rashelo Neeeews
as reported by Heart Heart Junior.
By the way…the girl who gave me the egg muffin yesterday, give me your phone number! It was good!
See ya!
Lady of Leisure: You have to act firmer!
Warrior supposed to be a hero: A great evil king appears…
Villages are in turmoil…
It must be the end of the world…
The world is dying and us the ordinary soldiers cannot do anything about it…
Ha ha ha.
The world is going to end like this…
Ha ha ha.
Mayor: The terror of the Great Evil King is here. If anything happens to the people, they’ll question my leadership.
Easygoing Lady: The story of the tortoise and the pebble…
I’ve never heard such a funny story anywhere.
I want to tell it to someone.
A fishing rod. There is a red float on the line and the bait is gone.
*At the Pospos Snowfield, this time, there is a reaction when Ari approaches the gates of Triste *
Pospos Snowfield:
Pospos Spa:
Down to Earth Young Man: Whaddaya want, man?
Impressed Bather: Well, dude, it’s been a bad world since the Great Evil King showed up, but it’s not altogether hopeless.
Now, we have a Great Hero and can challenge the Great Evil King.
And I heard that the Hero is a knockout!
Inn Master: I have no guests and am bored.
(Not to mention completely ignored. So, please, reluctantly fill in the guest book.)
Sign: Hot springs are a friend to a chilled body.
Welcome to Big Bull’s beloved spa.
Pos Pos Spa.
Sign: Southeast à Triste (Dead End)
Southwest à Nothing Really
Sign: Piece No. 37
Friendly Snowman gazing into the air in vain.
(I’ll make you cry if you destroy it!)
Triste:
Voice Over the Gate: ……………
Who is it? Who would visit here….
Responses: -May I come in?
-Oh, there’s somebody I can talk to.
-…….
Voice Over the Gate: ……..
You’re…I see.
You are the same as us.
Let me open the gate now.
My name is K.T.
I’ll open the gate for you anytime.
Just ask for me from now on.
KT: ……
How do you do. I’m KT.
This is Triste, or, to be precise, the area designated as Triste…
My, this is uncommon, to have two new visitors in a row here.
The people here are the ones who are ‘no longer noticed’.
A sanctuary for the disregarded.
The world would act as if no one was there, even if we were in front of their very eyes.
Our citizens are people and ghosts.
Rather than be reminded of our state, we closed our gates to outsiders. But you are an exception.
From now on, call my name at the gate and I will open it at any time.
The door says “Boutique”.
A voice is heard from inside…
Woman’s voice: Don’t come in!
All the dresses and coats in here, they’re all mine!
Yeah, if no one notices me, that means I can do anything!
Everything in here, I’m taking it all with me!
Hmm…No matter how good I look in these outfits, no one can see me!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Innkeeper’s Voice: Oh?
You wanna stay at this inn?
You’re kinda weird, wanting to stay at a place like this.
Oh well, come on in.
The owner of this house’s name is messily carved.
Barely reads as “Hopkin’s House”.
At the entrance, it says,
”Those who see this should react as if this is the Hero’s Club”.
Hopeless Merchant: Hi here, new face.
I used to work hard, but people kept telling me I hardly left an impression.
So business was really slow…
If I hadn’t wound up here first, I’d have had to close my business.
It was only a matter of time.
The door is closed.
There’s no answer either…
Seems like nothing and nobody is here.
Loitering Gentleman: Hi there.
So were you kicked out of the “world”?
Or did you choose to come here freely?
It bothers me.
Is there really an “inside” or “outside” to a natural world?
By what standard does Nature measure its inhabitants?
I suspect that someone’s changed the world into an “inside world” and an “outside world”.
That someone divided reality to his own advantage.
Jolly music is heard all the time.
However,
voices are not heard at all.
It says “Central Theater”.
The door is closed…
The closed entrance says…
”Mr. Big, Inc, Bldg.”!
Doe eyed Girl: Hi. Did you know? There’s a girl who’s been here for a long time.
She is even deeper into this than we are, and always crying and wanting to go back.
She seems to be able to see the world from here.
She says a girl just like her is there and she sees what this girl sees.
But lately, she hasn’t been able to see anything and she’s crying.
Puzzling Ghost: What is it to be a ghost?
Are you a ghost because you scare people?
Then what am I exactly?
Blah, blah, blah…
At the entrance, it says,
”Those who see this should react as if they are in a bar.”
It seems like a pharmacy, but it’s closed.
Looking into the window, the inside seems empty.
When the door was opened, out poured tons of rats with trash in their mouths!
Quickly the door is closed!
Heaven & Hell Saloon:
Pushing or pulling, the door doesn’t open.
Shout: Go away! Don’t even think of coming in without liquor!
Or rather,
I’d let you in without liquor…
If you could make me visible to the others, you know, the guys out there! Ha ha ha!
Mysterious voice: There’s nothing here…
No Cyphertext.
No items to exchange.
Go somewhere else…
The door is closed.
A scribble at the corner edge of the door.
”Mr Pollack, you’re nasty.”
Withered Ghost: Oh, you don’t have to be scared of me.
I don’t want any trouble with you.
Years and years of being ignored by humans and other ghosts.
Empty, so empty…
*Ari walks into an alley *
Girl’s Voice: Ari…
Where is Ari?
Where’s Ari gone to?
*Ari looks around *
Responses: -Who are you?
-I’m right here.
-…….
Girl’s voice: Where is Ari?
I’m here…
This is where I really am…
No sign of anybody arounf.
The smell of liquor, tobacco and other things is in the air.
A faint voice is heard…
Freaked Out Voice: Oh, stop this…
It’s scary, that girl’s whine…
That sob, sob, sobbing…
How long is this going to last…?
Do I have to suffer even in this town…?
Old Man’s Voice: You’ve come again?
Don’t come here!
I’m fed up with helping you with all your lousy make-believe play with your daughter!
I’m fine staying here forever.
This place is far better than that choking place there!
I never wanna see your bearded face again!
KT: Somehow people like us cannot walk down this road.
Once I saw a blonde, weirdly dressed person go through here, floating in the air…
Ari, it is another mark of our condition. I am sorry but I do not think you can pass here.
Ari, you should first consider returning to your people in the normal world.
That’s okay.
Even if you do, the gate will remain open for you, Ari…
*If Ari tries to exit Triste from the Addashi Desert exit, he gets flung back by an invisible barrier *
*Ari goes to the park in Triste where Block is standing *
Block: Wow! Whoa!
Hey, kid. So it’s you!
It’s me, Block, the Ringmaster from the circus.
I tried to warn you once.
But you wound up here after all.
What, you don’t know what I’m talking about?
Don’t you know what’s become of you?
Haven’t you noticed that people seem to outright ignore you sometimes?
…What? Not just sometimes, but all the time?
Hmmm. That’s worse than I’d thought.
But not to worry, you’ll be okay.
If I am doing okay, I’m sure you will, too.
Once I’d told you that your shadow was thin.
What this means is…uh, this is purely my own thinking but…
Our shadows have reached the limit of their thinness. They are so thin that no one notices us anymore.
Like the pebbles on the ground, completely insignificant.
Right now, in the eyes of the world, you might as well not be there.
I’m not being mean or anything. In some ways, we’re outlaws.
We never conformed to society.
Anyway, thinking of it like that helps.
Folks here in Triste are the same as you. They’ve been this way for quite a while.
Somehow, being alike, we can see each other and talk amongst ourselves…though out in the world, we remain unnoticed.
Weird, isn’t it?
And it’s not limited to people.
Places go unnoticed as well.
When I first found myself in this state, I totally panicked…and without thinking about it, I found myself in places I’d never before seen. This was one of them.
My “symptoms” were mild and I eventually recovered. Once in a while, I’d get ignored or see my own kind…but it was never as bad as that one time. I never thought I’d see this place again, but now I’m here thanks to the “Transverse Tunnel” you guys opened.
Oh, you wanna know how to get back?
Not so fast. There are things you can do and see only when you’re in this state.
So enjoy! Live it up!
…Oh right, I forgot that’s how you got into this mess.
Well, it’s easy once you know the trick.
Well, at least for me, it works.
It’s all about speaking for yourself.
Breaking into conversations here and there, saying what you wish with a confident voice. At first they might not hear you, but keep going.
After many tries, you will suddenly feel this sensation of passing through a wall.
Once you reach that stage, come to me again.
Then I will cast a special spell on you and you’ll return to normal.
Oh, don’t try it with folks in this town.
It’s not gonna work.
You can’t effect the ineffectual, ya know?
Your symptoms are so advanced that I’ll only be able to restore you barely past the borderline.
Try interacting in the world again but this time be strong!
Otherwise, it might happen again.
That’s about it. Good luck!
*Ari leaves Triste and heads for Tenel *
Forest of Wikur:
Suspicious Man: I’m not a suspicious person, but something weird’s going on.
I’m right, aren’t I? Right, right?
I’m not a suspicious person, but something weird’s going on.
I’m right, aren’t I? Right, right?
You shouldn’t be too paranoid.
I hope I’m not too paranoid.
I’m not am I, am I?
Wandering Painter: Mmm.
My brush stroke is getting better.
Choosing a good location makes a difference.
Merry Traveler: Hmm…Who was that woman with the parasol?
I couldn’t fool her.
She’s only worried about treasure chests and stuff. Tut.
Responses: -She must be…?
-Sounds like a hero.
-……….
Mysterious Woman: Oh, it’s a bird, a bird.
I am a mysterious woman.
A lonely wandering woman with a shrouded past and an unknown future…
The great Evil King who was revived is attempting to flood the world with terror…bringing countless ghosts and monsters together.
Where is the mighty hero who can defeat him?
A sword in hand lets one control one’s fate. Hide the tears left behind in the cloak…
Go on bird. Soon, this place won’t provide sanctuary any longer.
Oh no..
Sign: Go no further west. Scary ghost hangout in “Big Tree Hole”
-Madril Visitor’s Office.
Friendly but Shadowy Person: Ahead is a scary scary “Big Tree Hole”…
I hope somebody asks me about it.
I will suspiciously warn people and see the fear in their faces. Hee hee.
I hope somebody comes soon…
Responses: -It still dangerous out there?
-Well, I’m here.
-(Hmm, Ok, time to leave.)
Friendly but Shadowy Person: Ahead is the “Big Tree Hole”…
the “Big Tree Hole”, hee, hee…
Sign: North à Tenel Village/Church
West à Tenel Field & Madril
East à Nameless Dwelling
Tenel:
Julia: Someone who’s serious-minded, thin shadowed, and knows that I wear the pants in the family.
No complaints for serving cold food, no complaints for my shopping sprees.
Is there any guy that fits that description?
Inn:
Landlord of the Inn: (Yawn)…
I’m sleepy.
I lay on the bed the Great Hero, Rosalyn, had slept in when she spent the night at our place.
And it was morning before I knew it.
Hmm, people might take this the wrong way.
I should keep this to myself…
Responses: -I heard you, heh heh…
-Didn’t know you were such an admirer.
-Hmm, do you need some privacy?
Landlord of inn: (Yawn)…Zzzzz…
Sleepy.
(The landlord took no notice of me, so I filled out the register myself.)
MEAT:
Butcher: Whether the Evil King comes or the Hero prevails, my store will stay open.
I’ll be in business today, too.
Watch me from heaven, father.
Responses: -Well, good luck.
-Uh, then I’ll take some meat…
-………
Villager in Trouble: Did you know this? Rosalyn, the Great Hero, has come here chasing after the Evil King?
Loitering Villager: Yes, I heard something like that.
Actually, I’ve met her.
I even told her,
”This is the village of Tenel”, standing stiff like a palace guard.
Villager in Trouble: She bought tons of the usual travelling hero stuff, like medicinal herbs, antidote herbs, support items.
Responses: -Yep, that sounds like her.
-Does the store carry that stuff?
-…….
Tinker:
Cousin of the Blacksmith: (Yawn)…
Business is slow these days, isn’t it boss?
Blacksmith Shop Owner: Isn’t there anyone out there who’ll let me put my weapon making skills to use?
Like that Hero, for example…
Responses: -Then you have a great weapon in mind?
-I thought she’d already been through.
-……….
Cousin of the Blacksmith: What? Boss…the Great Hero Rosalyn! It caused a huge sensation just the other day when she came here.
Blacksmith Shop Owner: Wh-what!?
Really? Here?
Cousin of the Blacksmith: She’s already left, though, boss.
The whole world’ll pass you by if you stay here hammering all day.
Bakery:
Bakery Woman: Oh, honey.
Isn’t it time for Annie to come and pick up a loaf soon?
Bakery Man: Ah, that’s right. They always send Annie right around this time.
Responses: -No, I used to do most of the errands.
-Annie helps out around the house?
-Annie doing chores? Lies!
Gulp Inn:
Gulp Inn Hostess: No customers. It’s so slow.
It’s just mid-day, though, so that’s no big deal.
But I can’t wait ‘til I’m able to tell my story.
About the Great Hero stopping by here after the Evil King, Stan.
Responses: -Where is Rosalyn now?
-Where is this Evil King now?
-Why am I so transparent?
Gulp Inn Hostess: Zzzzzz////
No customers, nothing to do.
Shop Other One:
General Store Owner: Well, well, well. Good business!
The Great Hero Rosalyn bought tons of adventure supplies at my store!
I hope the Great Hero comes back again soon.
I should stock up on more items.
I never sold so much in my whole life!
Responses: -I bought supplies.
-Hey, I bought a lot, too.
-…….
Wise Old Lady: Evil King Stan and the Great Hero Rosalyn, I hear they worked together at one time.
What does this mean?
They probably had some sort of falling out between them.
I wonder.
What got them together in the first place…
Responses: -Oh, well that was…
-They weren’t exactly a team…
-Pigs started flying.
Wise Old Lady: We just don’t know, do we?
Too many unknowns about them both…
Fortune Teller No.1: Whatever becomes of the Evil King or the hero, I’m bored.
Unlike the lad there, I’m willing to work.
Faithful Housewife: I’ll attend the service today, too.
Even though there’ll be no sermon because no one’s there.
Skinny Boy: Aww, Julia turning me now is so depressing. No one understands what I’m going though.
Responses: -You once told me we were pals.
-You’ll get over it.
-(Life just threw you a curve)
Pudgy Boy: I wonder when Annie is coming back…
Why don’t I go to her instead?
The ghosts don’t show up before the bridge, right?
Responses: -I wouldn’t bet on it…
-You’re probably not Annie’s type.
-(Sure they don’t)
Scared Guy: Brrr, scary.
What can be scarier than that Evil King?
An army of the Evil King’s ghosts have arrived right in our neighbourhood! Terrifying!
Gossip Girl: Oh, I know, I know!
It laughed as it burnt and destroyed a village not to far from here!
So frightening!
Responses: -Stan wouldn’t do such a thing…
-Was the village really destroyed?
-…..
Gossip Girl: And, Rosalyn, the Great Hero, she came here chasing after it!
Laughing Villager: Hehehehehe.
Hehehehehe….
I’ll raise people’s eyebrows if I keep on laughing at a time like this but I can’t help it.
Somebody wanna listen to my story?
Local Goof Off: When the world is troubled like this, it doesn’t seem to matter whether you work or goof off, right?
Responses: -Then you might as well work?
-You have a point. Oh well…
-(Wow, profound)
Posting: Would you like to come to confession?
-Tenel Village Office
Town Hall:
Serious Looking Leader: Oh, by the way, have you checked the new Classification List we received?
Competent Looking Clerk: Yes, the List that just arrived is perfect as always!
All we need is to have the Great Evil King’s name erased from here by the Great Hero…
Responses: -Perfect. But my name was missing…?
-So I’m not important…?
-…….
*If Ari goes to the lower level of Madril after talking to Block in Triste, the following scene occurs: *
Madril Lower Level:
*Marlene and Beiloune walk into the Madril Overlook Hotel *
Marlene’s room at the hotel:
Beiloune: So, are you ready, Marlene?
Soon, Rosalyn the Great Hero will make her move after acquiring the final power.
We should get going now so we can join the Great Hero.
She will fight the Great Evil King for you, despite injuries.
What do you think?
Isn’t this a fun adventure?
Marlene: ……….
Beiloune: Uh?
What’s the matter, Marlene, sweetheart?
Marlene: This is not fun.
Beiloune: Uh? What did you say, dear?
Marlene: This is not fun.
I know that I know of an adventure that was much, much more fun.
But I just cannot remember what it was like…really fun…
The Hero that saved me was not just any undefeated Hero…When I…
When I was on that adventure…
I want to go on that adventure again!
Can’t we do that?
Beiloune: No.
No, we can’t. Not that, Marlene…
Marlene: ……..
If not, I want to at least be able to remember…
Beiloune: ……..
Marlene: What was so fun about that adventure that I keep thinking about it?
I cannot even remember anything clearly…
Beiloune: Something is wrong.
I assumed everything was back on the right track, after the boy, fortunately, disappeared from the “World.”
This girl still retains the memory of that brief adventure.
Could it be that the boy has not completely disappeared?
Or, could it be something else?
Nameless Dwelling:
Tombstones:
-Man who drank, gambled and died from poisonous fish, just as planned. R.I.P
-R.I.P. Nameless Hero
Well, we think he must have a name, but nobody asked him.
-Person who touched the knowledge of the Library.
Grandmother: You know what honey, I haven’t seen Ari for a long time?
Grandfather: Ha ha ha!
What a funny name.
Who is Ari?
Mother: Well, I have to have her get bread.
Where is Annie?
Annie! Annie!
Responses: -Maybe she ran away.
-Got me.
-Annie has responsibilities?
Mother: Oh, Annie.
She should know she’s the only one who has time to do this.
Where is she hiding?
Father: Hmmm.
The revival of the Great Evil King and the appearance of a Great Hero!
I don’t know what’s going on but it’s big! Really big!
Responses: -You never change.
-Yeah, it started with your bottle!
-Wow, really?
Father: Wow, maybe I can get a bunch of interesting artefacts in the confusion.
Wow, I’ll bet I can get something even better than the bottle!
Annie: It’s about the time Mom asks me to go get the bread.
Maybe I should hide in here, it’s a vacant room anyways.
Responses: -Hey, this is my room…
-Mom, Annie’s here!
-Wow, I need a new bedspread…
*After this point, Ari will need to go around butting in on conversations until he becomes solid once again. Since he’s still Overshadowed, none of the NPC’s will notice him, so most of the conversations that take place in Madril and Rashelo will be the same. Sometimes there will be a small continuation of dialogue between the NPC’s that wasn’t there before Ari started trying to interject. It’s up to the player where they want to continue having Ari try to speak to NPC’s. Below are some of the conversations that took place in my game. I haven’t included ones that end after Ari’s comments. *
Inside Circus Tent:
Trapeze Star: Hey, you guys, guess what?
Guess what?
I saw her!
Circus Star: What? You saw who?
Trapeze Star: The Hero! Rosalyn the Great Hero!
The one who they say is on a quest to defeat Stan!
Circus Star: Really?!
Wow, you got to see her?!
She’s so famous now, you know.
I hope she’ll save us from that horrible Evil King.
Responses: -People are scared of Stan?
-Where is the Hero Rosalyn?
-Hello, anybody.
Trapeze Star: She was, like, chasing all the ghosts around here, and slaying them like they were nothing!
Circus Star: Hmm, it’s only a matter of time before she squares off with that Evil King, Stan.
Madril Lower Level:
Sighing Old Lady: Tsk, tsk...(sigh)…
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: Hmmm, this place…
Guy with Frowning Face: Hey, did you know?
A fearful Great Evil King named Stan is coming to conquer our world.
Responses: -Stan is what?!
-A fearful Great Evil King? Ha! Very funny.
-What planet are you guys from?
Sighing Old Lady: Yes, yes, that’s what I hear.
What a frightening thing.
I heard this Great Evil King smiles as he does evil.
Responses: -That’s scary? Where is Stan?
-Well, of course he’d be smiling, but…
-Smiling, yes. Doing evil, no.
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: But everything will be OK!
A hero for justice is on her way to duel with the Evil King!
The Great Hero Rosalyn will indeed wipe out the fear of the Great Evil King from the face of the Earth.
And she’s beautiful!
Responses: -What? Rosalyn, a Great Hero?
-On her way to where?
-Beautiful?
*eventually, Ari will become solid *
Triste, again:
Block: Oh, it’s you.
Hmmmm, let’s see…
….Yes. Looking good.
You can go back soon.
You’ve done a good job!
Okay. Then why don’t I help you return with my spell?
Ready?
…Oh. Just a minute.
Would you mind an audience?
I just want other folks here…to know that even though we’ve slipped out of the world, we can still go back if we try enough.
It’s okay with you, right?
I’ll be right with you after I gather the folks that are in sight…
*Block walks off, then returns with a small crowd *
Block: Ok. I’m ready to start.
Step right up, folks! Watch closely.
This kid here made an effort to speak for himself out in the world and now after one spell of mine, he’ll be back to normal.
You can to the same!
You can return to the world if you try like this kid did.
I hope you folks get inspired by watching this kid go back.
Okay, kid. Ready?
Keep your mind calm.
It’s a good idea if you imagine the face of the first person you want to talk to. Here goes…
*Block casts a spell. Stan’s theme music starts up *
Block: …Done!
How is it?
*Stan pops out of Ari’s shadow! *
Stan: Ha ha ha ha ha!
So you’ve finally made it here, Hero Rosalyn! And you’ve even acquired the legendary Hero’s Sword!
Now there is only one thing left to do.
It’s only fair to fight it out with you, using all my strength! It would be the most courteous thing to do.
Responses: -Stan!
-What are you doing?
-……
Stan: Courtesy….? Huh?
…….
Oh, hi there.
Slave Ari, it’s you!
Where have you been all this time?
I was just about to…this disgusting Hero here…Hero? Huh?
Block: Ha ha ha ha!
If that shadow chief is here, then you’re all set! Congratulations!
Responses: -I did it! I’m back!
-Hero? Where?
-I’m non-transparent again!
Stan: Mmm. Where is that Hero?
That upside down wine glass lady?
I was about to fight her once and for all.
She was the last one in my way of reigning over the people…
Hmmm…
Ha ha ha ha!
I don’t know what’s going on, but that’s okay.
Shall we go on, then.
Slave Ari, let us continue our journey to restore my evil power!
Uh…what the…
What is this place, anyway?
I’ve never seen this town before!
And what is this circus man doing here? Where have all those loud mischief makers gone to?
Block: Ha ha ha! I guess the shadow chief can only see you and me.
He can’t see those folks around us.
Stan: Huh? What are you saying?
And who is this suspicious man?
Block: You don’t have to worry.
I’m sure the kid’ll tell you all about it, afterwards…
???: So it is, in this forgotten clime,
Thou has hid thyself, all this time…
*Epros appears *
Stan: Wha? You!
Phantom Evil King: Circus Evil King, thy kind,
in a “world” like this
I never thought I’d find.
Stan: You ignore me?
….Wha?…”Circus Evil King”?
Phantom Evil King: Circus Evil King, why is it
thy “classification” dost thou deny?
Were you not entrusted
the Great Evil King
in the sewer to revive…
and have it fight ‘gainst the
Great Hero so the scenario
could be rectified?
Not only did you fail in that but
our advantage, you spurn!
For the boy vanishes from the
”world” but you help him return!
The “world” was supposed to forget
about the boy and thus,
our restoration earn…
From the beginning, ‘gainst us
thou hast proceeded to act…
So many “Map o’Evil Kings” you
gave out, why,
one cannot keep track!
And your Circus Troopers are mere
humans, not even evil ones, in fact!
We only have worth because of
the roles assigned to us by “that man”.
Think! Before thy ruins his plan!
Block: You think about that, Phantom Evil King.
What you do is contrary to your “classification” most of the time, too.
Stan: Hey!
I’m not telling you to ignore me, huh!
Are you saying you’re an Evil King, too, you plain old man?
Block: Listen, chief.
You, too, Phantom Evil King.
I am not an Evil King anymore.
I gave all my power to that mouse ghost down in the sewer.
That mouse has long been defeated and the power’s back where it belongs, inside the Shadow Evil King.
The mouse is now just a lowly ghost trooper.
Acting contrary to “classification” is easy. Besides, the others were doing it, as well.
Phantom Evil King: Trouble upon thyself doth bring,
if the man doth learn anything.
Block: You may be right. In some sense, you’re very clever deceiving him.
I’ll be alright. He has eyes only for that young lady these days.
For a long time now.
Phantom Evil King: Hah. So it is then.
Fortune smile on thee, old friend.
Stan: Finally it’s over!! I feel like I’m going to spontaneously combust when he starts spouting off!
So, “Phantom Evil King”, since you call yourself that, give me back my malevolent powers right now!
*Epros vanishes *
Stan: Wha? ….Heeey!
Block: Ha ha ha! He’s gotten away, chief!
I’ll vanish, too. Now that he’s found me, I’d better hide again.
Too bad the Troopers have to do without me…
Shadow Evil King and you, kid, probably want to hear more from me. But I just can’t talk right now.
Sorry. Don’t know if we’ll meet again but till then, bye!
*Block walks off *
Stan: Heeey! He’s taking off too!
He’s suspicious! Go after him, slave!
Gotta get him to tell us everything!
Hey, slave, what are you doing?
I’m telling you to go after him! Go!
……..
Aww! He’s gone!
You lousy slave!
Hmph.
I know exactly what you’re thinking.
You wanna get back with that loud Hero lady, that scholar and that ex-Evil King, right?
To me they are just too much of a hassle to have around, but do as you wish…
Wha? What the…? Hey, slave!
There’s something starting to appear in your hand! What is it?
*Ari has “Friendship Bond” in his hand! *
Stan: What is that?
A tool of some sort?
Why suddenly did that…?
This is worth investigation.
Take note of this, slave.
Keep moving, you don’t want to stay here.
*Stan’s back on the team! *
Rashelo:
Ari comes upon Rosalyn standing by the lake with a heart over her head
Rosalyn:……
Boy!
Oh boy, oh boy!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
Ari!
Hey, where have you been!?
…or maybe, I’ve been somewhere?
Responses: -Where have you been?
-Well, I was kind of….
-At my summer home
Rosalyn: I thought we were on a journey to punish…?
Oh, you know what? It’s that…Great Evil King Stan! …Isn’t it?
????????????
Responses: -What are you talking about?
-It makes no difference.
-We have to find the other members.
Rosalyn: Eh? Oh, that’s right.
When I look around, other people are gone too. I wonder why?
Anyway, let’s at least look for Mr. Kisling. The other two…do we have to look for them?
*Rosalyn is back in the party! *
Remille Plains:
Big Bull runs by, falls flat on his face in the sand, then gets up
Big Bull: Yo, Ari, brother Stan sister Rosalyn!
I’ve been looking for you!
You guys disappeared before I knew what was goin’ on.
I thought somethin’ bad happened.
Stan: Us? What about you? You vanished too!
Big Bull: Anyway, I’m glad I found you!
* Big Bull rejoined the party!*
Madril Upper Level:
Kisling: Well, well, everybody.
I don’t know how you have been but it’s nice to see you all again.
Both Ms. Rosalyn and Mr. Stan…
Uh?
Well, I believe the world is deteriorating into chaos.
This is probably due to the Great Evil King or something.
It could just be my imagination, but that’s the impression I’m getting.
Well, everybody, shall we go?
Rosalyn: Yes, I agree with you. Right?
Stan: Yes, I think so, too. Right?
* Kisling returned to the party!*
*Linda comes up in the elevator *
Linda: Yeek! Stan darling!
Where have you been?
Linda missed you!
Kisling: Regrettably, where does not matter.
I fear it is far worse than who disappeared where.
There is something unnatural that had its hand in all of this.
Rosalyn: Do you feel it, too, Linda?
Linda: Eh? Feel what?
Rosalyn: Does this seem right to you?
The way the Great Evil King rose up or the fact there is only one hero and it’s me…
Linda: ……
Uhm, I dunno.
What about it?
Rosalyn: You….whatever.
*Linda returned to the party! *
Rosalyn: The only one left is the Princess!
We have to find her as soon as possible!
If the servant guy finds out we lost her…
Stan: If he finds out, it would be the end for you…which I wouldn’t mind that much. Let’s just go.
Kisling: Hold on.
We didn’t look in Tenel, right? Maybe we’ll find her on the way.
Narrator: The boy and his friends venture off yet again in search of the Princess.
Madril Lower Level:
Beiloune: That wretched boy seems to be back in the “world” again…
Marlene will now remember the adventure.
As soon as she remembers she will try to…
Marlene….I guess, after all, she is…
Where is she?
The house of the boy again?
If she is heading there, then she will know the reason why…
*Beiloune leaves *
This chapter is notable for being the most exposition-heavy chapter of the game, for those of you who haven't played Okage, there are massive massive spoilers. I will be transcribing the other 6 chapters, but I figured I'd start with this one, for the above reasons, so here it is! I'll warn you, it's obscenely long. Also, please note, any typoes or grammatical errors are exactly how they appear in the original game. I never claimed Okage's translation was good XD;
Okage Chapter 5: Lost Souls and Shadows:
*After the events of the Magic Square, Ari exits the sewers and is transparent *
Outside Madril Sewer:
Epros: Indeed, the Magic Camp was launched anew.
But funny, of a fight there is nary a clue.
I muse and ponder
What did the Circus Evil King do?
*Ari begins to walk around Madril. When speaking to NPC’s, no one can see him, and they do not react to him *
Madril (Lower Level)
Maggie’s house:
Rough Old Man: Wa ha ha ha ha ha! Stan the fearful Great Evil King? Ha!
Watch me, I’ll knock him out and kick him silly in no time…
Maggie: Great!
Why don’t you go do it? Just do it! What are you waiting for?
Rough Old Man: ………
Sorry, I guess I can’t.
Dilbert: Meow meow. (Sigh, whatever…But why does an innocent cat have to be involved?)
Screwdriver Inn:
Screwdriver Inn Hostess: So, how long are you going to stay?
Everyone around here is excited talking about the Great Evil King and the Great Heroine.
Suddenly Lost in Thought Man: Um, please don’t bother me, ma’am.
I’m thinking deep thoughts.
Dreaming Girl: Rosalyn, the Great Heroine must be a wonderful person.
Strong, beautiful and brave….
Oh, I wish I could have seen her.
They say she took off in a hurry to search out Stan, the Great Evil King.
I’m sure she will use her graceful techniques to see the end of the fearful Great Evil King.
Oh, I adore her…
Posting: I’m leaving to look for the bluebird of happiness. Please don’t look for me…
Sighing Old Lady: Tsk, tsk...(sigh)…
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: Hmmm, this place…
Guy with Frowning Face: Hey, did you know?
A fearful Great Evil King named Stan is coming to conquer our world.
Madril Sewerage Bureau:
Ultra Serious Sewer Staffer: Oh, tell me it isn’t true.
I can’t believe the Great Evil King that everyone’s talking about emerged from our sewer.
What will happen to our reputation is this gets out? Which it will!
More bad publicity for the sewer…
Man From Rashelo: This is not good.
I just had to be here in Madril when this Great Evil King scare hit.
Now I can’t even go home!
Shop:
Astonished Girl: It looks like they finally cleaned up the junk that was blocking the street.
This waste management crew here works so slow!
But what they really should have done was to get Maggie and the gang to clean it up.
Everyone knows who did it.
Weapon Shop Owner: Sigh.
When I heard that the Great Evil King emerged, I stocked up on weapons expecting a great demand among challenging souls. But no.
Only Rosalyn the Hero was brave enough to stand up to the Great Evil King. Figures.
Well, they did say the Great Evil King was super evil.
General Store Owner: (yawn)
Apparently, the latest classification table lists only one hero.
I wonder if I should change the way I do business.
Mr Big Inc:
Man in Black: Huh? Why did the door just open by itself?
I wonder if it’s broken?
Spooky Manager: Good. As usual, you’re being a great worker today, despite you being a ghost.
Keep up the good work, son!
Spooky Worker: Oh, hello Boss! As usual, you’re being a great boss today, despite you being a ghost.
Keep up the good work, boss!
Gear House:
Gear Expert: Come now, don’t you get it?
Listen, the reason why the material needs to be soft for this Gear is…
Freaked Out Lad: Uhm….I guess, uhm…
Gear Gaffer: So, what’s the answer?! Where does love lead?
Gear Freak: The Gear!
Gear Gaffer: Good!
What’s the most adorable flower in the world?
Gear Freak: The Gear!
Dil’s house:
Moaning Father: So, that’s the Great Hero?
Dil: Rosalyn, the Great Hero!
Man, she’s so cool!
Frowning Mother: What was that?!
Who does that so-called Rosalyn the Great Hero think she is?
She not only barged into our house unannounced, she went through everything in it!
Just who does she think she is? Humph!
Girl’s Voice: Everyone, please listen.
Please listen to my song.
Oh, hello there, would you please?
Passerby: Sorry, I can’t.
I don’t have time.
Girl’s Voice: Oh, I see.
Someone, please listen.
Please listen to my song.
Madril City Office:
Zonked Out Town Manager: Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz.
Zzzzzzz…Election…
Classifying Officer: There he is sleeping again.
Wake up, please!
Yet another classification table has arrived.
It has the names of the Great Evil King and the Great Hero!
Wake up, I beg you!
Yellowbelly Officer: Incidents, accidents, commotions, emotions. But it is sp quiet here at the Town Hall. I think it’s refreshing.
Mr Know-it-All: Don’t be silly, mister.
According to my information, if Stan the Great Evil King came and executed some of his magic, we’d all be burnt to a crisp.
Toby’s house:
Toby: It’s the Gweat Evil King!
It’s the Gweat Evil King!
I’m scared.
What should I do?
I think I’m going to ask Maggie.
Madril Overlook Hotel:
Frontman: My job is to greet visitors at the Front Desk.
Even when no one’s looking. I must be solemn, rigid, yet friendly.
…….
(You were totally ignored. You had no choice but to write your name on the guest registry on your own.)
Madril (Upper Level):
Chicken Head Madril Station Staff: It finally emerged as the greatest threat to the world, the Great Evil King!
In this urgent situation, our railroad represents…
Represents what?
Huh? I just heard the President’s Address a moment ago, too…
Young man in love with Miss Madril: My dream has finally come true. I will never let her go.
The lover of my dreams.
My sweetheart forever.
Good-bye to lonliness.
And thank you, um…
………….
Umm…who was I supposed to thank?
Ummm…
Miss Madril: What’s the matter?
I must be dreaming! Why, he is my Prince Charming himself.
My ideal lover straight out of my dreams.
My sweetheart forever.
Good-bye to misery.
And thank you, um…
…
Umm…who was I supposed to thank?
Ummm…
Person Who Saw Something: Wow! Hey, did you just see that?
I can’t believe that was real.
It was absolutely incredible.
What? You don’t know what I’m talking about?
You mean you didn’t see it?
Man, that’s a shame.
You didn’t see that?
Geez…
Unlucky Man: That’s OK. Ask me if I care.
I’m just an unlucky man. I’m used to missing out on things.
Madril Research Center:
Researcher: Hi-ho, hi-ho,
research we can do.
We live in fear of
the Great Evil King now.
The Great Hero will fight for you.
Hi-ho, hi-ho, research we can do.
Create items to defeat
the Great Evil King.
Sell high to the Hero
and contribute, too.
Kisling: The Great Hero!
Who is this Rosalyn, the Hero that everyone is talking about? The one who has earned such a title and respect in this world?
The phrase “Great Hero” makes me imagine a very intense image.
A Spartan, hot-blooded, enthusiastic inquirer of the world’s amazing lives, on a mission!
My pursuit of the Great Hero will in turn lead her to her opponent, the Great Evil King, and a great pageant of ideas will unfold!
Thus, to pioneer the way of the true study of ghosts, I must seek her out and follow her!
Even if she does not want me!
But if I were to go on a journey to find the Great Hero right now, it would be amateurish.
The journey is doomed to fail.
Remember she is a Great Hero on a journey.
What would happen if I also went on a journey?
Certainly not a rendezvous!
Thus, the best course is to sit and wait for the closest encounter with the travelling Great Hero.
That is my approach!
I’m ready.
Come to me anytime, Rosalyn the Great Hero.
I will examine you to your very essence.
*Ari leaves Madril and goes to Rashelo. The situation there is exactly the same, no one can see him. *
Remille Plains:
Big Bull: Where is Stan the Great Evil King that I’ve been hearin’ about?
Whoever he is, I’ll clobber him into the afterworld!
If he’s that strong, why haven’t I heard of him before?
Where did he come from?
Guess you never know what surprises the world has in store. Look out, ‘Great Evil King’, I’m comin’!
*Big Bull jumps into the river *
Veteran Clown: What am I practising for if the Evil King is going to end up ruling the world anyway?
Oh, well, no use talking to myself.
Man from World Crypto Organisation: That Hero.
I wonder if she’s fit to receive our Cyphertext.
I must check on her.
There seem to be no other hopefuls.
Inside Circus Tent:
Trapeze Star: Hey, you guys, guess what?
Guess what?
I saw her!
Circus Star: What? You saw who?
Trapeze Star: The Hero! Rosalyn the Great Hero!
The one who they say is on a quest to defeat Stan!
Circus Star: Really?!
Wow, you got to see her?!
She’s so famous now, you know.
I hope she’ll save us from that horrible Evil King.
Ex-Sewer Evil King: Man, the Great Evil King was really something.
You could almost see sparks flying the way he and the Hero fiercely looked at each other.
Now, that’s an Evil King for you.
No ordinary ghost could hope to match him.
Rashelo:
Inn:
Inn Master: I’m glad the great hero Rosalie came. But the world is in so much turmoil that the hotel is now only for heroes.
(Completely ignored. Reluctantly filled in the book.)
Shop:
Cheerful Housewife: Hmm.
Especially in such times, it’s important to match up couples.
Do you know anyone who’s free?
Restaurant:
Sign: Lunch Special
fish fillet a la Meuniere marinated in a special mustard sauce.
Snow fish and herb wraps.
Rare steak of crackle fish.
Fried shelled shrimp in wine sauce.
Marinated public fish.
Special healthy soup.
Homemade ingredients welcomed.
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative lines: Yo, kiddo. Why don’t you learn fishing? Fishing is great. It relaxes the mind.
Rich Kid: What is this person talking about?
We never know where or when a ghost or Evil King will pop up.
Woman of K: I am a woman of K.
A woman of a painful past and pathos.
But don’t ask me what K is.
It is too sad to tell.
…Excuse me, is anybody listening?
Ironman of Rashelo: Master, we are running out of ingredients.
What are we going to do?
Tidy Bar Owner: The Great Hero chased the Evil King from the Aquatic Ruins. The fishermen are working again.
Passenger at port: It seems the fighting between heroes and Evil Kings is getting harder.
I wonder if I can relax and go fishing anymore?
Lighthouse keeper: I am interested only in the lighthouse!
When the evil king comes I will protect the lighthouse!
Cutesy Passerby: Hi, Boatman! You took heroes on your boat, right? Took them to the ‘Aquatic Ruins’ on your boat?
How was she? How was she? The hero?
Hasty Boatman: Hey, young lady.
The great hero Rosalie was very cool.
All we could do was wait outside while she was fighting in the ruins, though.
The great hero who chased away the hateful great evil king was beaten but she still looked sharp.
She promised us that she will defeat the great evil king some day!
Everybody’s Bulletin Board:
Post requests to the mayor.
No graffiti permitted.
Bulletin Board: Rashelo Neeeews!
No. 50013
As you know, Graceful Princess Marlene was abducted by the Bubble Evil King at the Aquatic Ruins.
Well, well, however, don’t worry everyone.
After a great duel at the Aquatic Ruins, her Highness the Princess was rescued by a volunteer visiting there.
Here is what the Mayor said.
”Thanks!”
That’s all…
Also, the reformed Bubble Evil King is becoming a manager of the ruins. He takes too much for granted.
Why don’t all of us go and beat him up? Ha ha ha!
Don’t do that! Ha ha ha.
Well.
Rashelo Neeeews
as reported by Heart Heart Junior.
By the way…the girl who gave me the egg muffin yesterday, give me your phone number! It was good!
See ya!
Lady of Leisure: You have to act firmer!
Warrior supposed to be a hero: A great evil king appears…
Villages are in turmoil…
It must be the end of the world…
The world is dying and us the ordinary soldiers cannot do anything about it…
Ha ha ha.
The world is going to end like this…
Ha ha ha.
Mayor: The terror of the Great Evil King is here. If anything happens to the people, they’ll question my leadership.
Easygoing Lady: The story of the tortoise and the pebble…
I’ve never heard such a funny story anywhere.
I want to tell it to someone.
A fishing rod. There is a red float on the line and the bait is gone.
*At the Pospos Snowfield, this time, there is a reaction when Ari approaches the gates of Triste *
Pospos Snowfield:
Pospos Spa:
Down to Earth Young Man: Whaddaya want, man?
Impressed Bather: Well, dude, it’s been a bad world since the Great Evil King showed up, but it’s not altogether hopeless.
Now, we have a Great Hero and can challenge the Great Evil King.
And I heard that the Hero is a knockout!
Inn Master: I have no guests and am bored.
(Not to mention completely ignored. So, please, reluctantly fill in the guest book.)
Sign: Hot springs are a friend to a chilled body.
Welcome to Big Bull’s beloved spa.
Pos Pos Spa.
Sign: Southeast à Triste (Dead End)
Southwest à Nothing Really
Sign: Piece No. 37
Friendly Snowman gazing into the air in vain.
(I’ll make you cry if you destroy it!)
Triste:
Voice Over the Gate: ……………
Who is it? Who would visit here….
Responses: -May I come in?
-Oh, there’s somebody I can talk to.
-…….
Voice Over the Gate: ……..
You’re…I see.
You are the same as us.
Let me open the gate now.
My name is K.T.
I’ll open the gate for you anytime.
Just ask for me from now on.
KT: ……
How do you do. I’m KT.
This is Triste, or, to be precise, the area designated as Triste…
My, this is uncommon, to have two new visitors in a row here.
The people here are the ones who are ‘no longer noticed’.
A sanctuary for the disregarded.
The world would act as if no one was there, even if we were in front of their very eyes.
Our citizens are people and ghosts.
Rather than be reminded of our state, we closed our gates to outsiders. But you are an exception.
From now on, call my name at the gate and I will open it at any time.
The door says “Boutique”.
A voice is heard from inside…
Woman’s voice: Don’t come in!
All the dresses and coats in here, they’re all mine!
Yeah, if no one notices me, that means I can do anything!
Everything in here, I’m taking it all with me!
Hmm…No matter how good I look in these outfits, no one can see me!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Innkeeper’s Voice: Oh?
You wanna stay at this inn?
You’re kinda weird, wanting to stay at a place like this.
Oh well, come on in.
The owner of this house’s name is messily carved.
Barely reads as “Hopkin’s House”.
At the entrance, it says,
”Those who see this should react as if this is the Hero’s Club”.
Hopeless Merchant: Hi here, new face.
I used to work hard, but people kept telling me I hardly left an impression.
So business was really slow…
If I hadn’t wound up here first, I’d have had to close my business.
It was only a matter of time.
The door is closed.
There’s no answer either…
Seems like nothing and nobody is here.
Loitering Gentleman: Hi there.
So were you kicked out of the “world”?
Or did you choose to come here freely?
It bothers me.
Is there really an “inside” or “outside” to a natural world?
By what standard does Nature measure its inhabitants?
I suspect that someone’s changed the world into an “inside world” and an “outside world”.
That someone divided reality to his own advantage.
Jolly music is heard all the time.
However,
voices are not heard at all.
It says “Central Theater”.
The door is closed…
The closed entrance says…
”Mr. Big, Inc, Bldg.”!
Doe eyed Girl: Hi. Did you know? There’s a girl who’s been here for a long time.
She is even deeper into this than we are, and always crying and wanting to go back.
She seems to be able to see the world from here.
She says a girl just like her is there and she sees what this girl sees.
But lately, she hasn’t been able to see anything and she’s crying.
Puzzling Ghost: What is it to be a ghost?
Are you a ghost because you scare people?
Then what am I exactly?
Blah, blah, blah…
At the entrance, it says,
”Those who see this should react as if they are in a bar.”
It seems like a pharmacy, but it’s closed.
Looking into the window, the inside seems empty.
When the door was opened, out poured tons of rats with trash in their mouths!
Quickly the door is closed!
Heaven & Hell Saloon:
Pushing or pulling, the door doesn’t open.
Shout: Go away! Don’t even think of coming in without liquor!
Or rather,
I’d let you in without liquor…
If you could make me visible to the others, you know, the guys out there! Ha ha ha!
Mysterious voice: There’s nothing here…
No Cyphertext.
No items to exchange.
Go somewhere else…
The door is closed.
A scribble at the corner edge of the door.
”Mr Pollack, you’re nasty.”
Withered Ghost: Oh, you don’t have to be scared of me.
I don’t want any trouble with you.
Years and years of being ignored by humans and other ghosts.
Empty, so empty…
*Ari walks into an alley *
Girl’s Voice: Ari…
Where is Ari?
Where’s Ari gone to?
*Ari looks around *
Responses: -Who are you?
-I’m right here.
-…….
Girl’s voice: Where is Ari?
I’m here…
This is where I really am…
No sign of anybody arounf.
The smell of liquor, tobacco and other things is in the air.
A faint voice is heard…
Freaked Out Voice: Oh, stop this…
It’s scary, that girl’s whine…
That sob, sob, sobbing…
How long is this going to last…?
Do I have to suffer even in this town…?
Old Man’s Voice: You’ve come again?
Don’t come here!
I’m fed up with helping you with all your lousy make-believe play with your daughter!
I’m fine staying here forever.
This place is far better than that choking place there!
I never wanna see your bearded face again!
KT: Somehow people like us cannot walk down this road.
Once I saw a blonde, weirdly dressed person go through here, floating in the air…
Ari, it is another mark of our condition. I am sorry but I do not think you can pass here.
Ari, you should first consider returning to your people in the normal world.
That’s okay.
Even if you do, the gate will remain open for you, Ari…
*If Ari tries to exit Triste from the Addashi Desert exit, he gets flung back by an invisible barrier *
*Ari goes to the park in Triste where Block is standing *
Block: Wow! Whoa!
Hey, kid. So it’s you!
It’s me, Block, the Ringmaster from the circus.
I tried to warn you once.
But you wound up here after all.
What, you don’t know what I’m talking about?
Don’t you know what’s become of you?
Haven’t you noticed that people seem to outright ignore you sometimes?
…What? Not just sometimes, but all the time?
Hmmm. That’s worse than I’d thought.
But not to worry, you’ll be okay.
If I am doing okay, I’m sure you will, too.
Once I’d told you that your shadow was thin.
What this means is…uh, this is purely my own thinking but…
Our shadows have reached the limit of their thinness. They are so thin that no one notices us anymore.
Like the pebbles on the ground, completely insignificant.
Right now, in the eyes of the world, you might as well not be there.
I’m not being mean or anything. In some ways, we’re outlaws.
We never conformed to society.
Anyway, thinking of it like that helps.
Folks here in Triste are the same as you. They’ve been this way for quite a while.
Somehow, being alike, we can see each other and talk amongst ourselves…though out in the world, we remain unnoticed.
Weird, isn’t it?
And it’s not limited to people.
Places go unnoticed as well.
When I first found myself in this state, I totally panicked…and without thinking about it, I found myself in places I’d never before seen. This was one of them.
My “symptoms” were mild and I eventually recovered. Once in a while, I’d get ignored or see my own kind…but it was never as bad as that one time. I never thought I’d see this place again, but now I’m here thanks to the “Transverse Tunnel” you guys opened.
Oh, you wanna know how to get back?
Not so fast. There are things you can do and see only when you’re in this state.
So enjoy! Live it up!
…Oh right, I forgot that’s how you got into this mess.
Well, it’s easy once you know the trick.
Well, at least for me, it works.
It’s all about speaking for yourself.
Breaking into conversations here and there, saying what you wish with a confident voice. At first they might not hear you, but keep going.
After many tries, you will suddenly feel this sensation of passing through a wall.
Once you reach that stage, come to me again.
Then I will cast a special spell on you and you’ll return to normal.
Oh, don’t try it with folks in this town.
It’s not gonna work.
You can’t effect the ineffectual, ya know?
Your symptoms are so advanced that I’ll only be able to restore you barely past the borderline.
Try interacting in the world again but this time be strong!
Otherwise, it might happen again.
That’s about it. Good luck!
*Ari leaves Triste and heads for Tenel *
Forest of Wikur:
Suspicious Man: I’m not a suspicious person, but something weird’s going on.
I’m right, aren’t I? Right, right?
I’m not a suspicious person, but something weird’s going on.
I’m right, aren’t I? Right, right?
You shouldn’t be too paranoid.
I hope I’m not too paranoid.
I’m not am I, am I?
Wandering Painter: Mmm.
My brush stroke is getting better.
Choosing a good location makes a difference.
Merry Traveler: Hmm…Who was that woman with the parasol?
I couldn’t fool her.
She’s only worried about treasure chests and stuff. Tut.
Responses: -She must be…?
-Sounds like a hero.
-……….
Mysterious Woman: Oh, it’s a bird, a bird.
I am a mysterious woman.
A lonely wandering woman with a shrouded past and an unknown future…
The great Evil King who was revived is attempting to flood the world with terror…bringing countless ghosts and monsters together.
Where is the mighty hero who can defeat him?
A sword in hand lets one control one’s fate. Hide the tears left behind in the cloak…
Go on bird. Soon, this place won’t provide sanctuary any longer.
Oh no..
Sign: Go no further west. Scary ghost hangout in “Big Tree Hole”
-Madril Visitor’s Office.
Friendly but Shadowy Person: Ahead is a scary scary “Big Tree Hole”…
I hope somebody asks me about it.
I will suspiciously warn people and see the fear in their faces. Hee hee.
I hope somebody comes soon…
Responses: -It still dangerous out there?
-Well, I’m here.
-(Hmm, Ok, time to leave.)
Friendly but Shadowy Person: Ahead is the “Big Tree Hole”…
the “Big Tree Hole”, hee, hee…
Sign: North à Tenel Village/Church
West à Tenel Field & Madril
East à Nameless Dwelling
Tenel:
Julia: Someone who’s serious-minded, thin shadowed, and knows that I wear the pants in the family.
No complaints for serving cold food, no complaints for my shopping sprees.
Is there any guy that fits that description?
Inn:
Landlord of the Inn: (Yawn)…
I’m sleepy.
I lay on the bed the Great Hero, Rosalyn, had slept in when she spent the night at our place.
And it was morning before I knew it.
Hmm, people might take this the wrong way.
I should keep this to myself…
Responses: -I heard you, heh heh…
-Didn’t know you were such an admirer.
-Hmm, do you need some privacy?
Landlord of inn: (Yawn)…Zzzzz…
Sleepy.
(The landlord took no notice of me, so I filled out the register myself.)
MEAT:
Butcher: Whether the Evil King comes or the Hero prevails, my store will stay open.
I’ll be in business today, too.
Watch me from heaven, father.
Responses: -Well, good luck.
-Uh, then I’ll take some meat…
-………
Villager in Trouble: Did you know this? Rosalyn, the Great Hero, has come here chasing after the Evil King?
Loitering Villager: Yes, I heard something like that.
Actually, I’ve met her.
I even told her,
”This is the village of Tenel”, standing stiff like a palace guard.
Villager in Trouble: She bought tons of the usual travelling hero stuff, like medicinal herbs, antidote herbs, support items.
Responses: -Yep, that sounds like her.
-Does the store carry that stuff?
-…….
Tinker:
Cousin of the Blacksmith: (Yawn)…
Business is slow these days, isn’t it boss?
Blacksmith Shop Owner: Isn’t there anyone out there who’ll let me put my weapon making skills to use?
Like that Hero, for example…
Responses: -Then you have a great weapon in mind?
-I thought she’d already been through.
-……….
Cousin of the Blacksmith: What? Boss…the Great Hero Rosalyn! It caused a huge sensation just the other day when she came here.
Blacksmith Shop Owner: Wh-what!?
Really? Here?
Cousin of the Blacksmith: She’s already left, though, boss.
The whole world’ll pass you by if you stay here hammering all day.
Bakery:
Bakery Woman: Oh, honey.
Isn’t it time for Annie to come and pick up a loaf soon?
Bakery Man: Ah, that’s right. They always send Annie right around this time.
Responses: -No, I used to do most of the errands.
-Annie helps out around the house?
-Annie doing chores? Lies!
Gulp Inn:
Gulp Inn Hostess: No customers. It’s so slow.
It’s just mid-day, though, so that’s no big deal.
But I can’t wait ‘til I’m able to tell my story.
About the Great Hero stopping by here after the Evil King, Stan.
Responses: -Where is Rosalyn now?
-Where is this Evil King now?
-Why am I so transparent?
Gulp Inn Hostess: Zzzzzz////
No customers, nothing to do.
Shop Other One:
General Store Owner: Well, well, well. Good business!
The Great Hero Rosalyn bought tons of adventure supplies at my store!
I hope the Great Hero comes back again soon.
I should stock up on more items.
I never sold so much in my whole life!
Responses: -I bought supplies.
-Hey, I bought a lot, too.
-…….
Wise Old Lady: Evil King Stan and the Great Hero Rosalyn, I hear they worked together at one time.
What does this mean?
They probably had some sort of falling out between them.
I wonder.
What got them together in the first place…
Responses: -Oh, well that was…
-They weren’t exactly a team…
-Pigs started flying.
Wise Old Lady: We just don’t know, do we?
Too many unknowns about them both…
Fortune Teller No.1: Whatever becomes of the Evil King or the hero, I’m bored.
Unlike the lad there, I’m willing to work.
Faithful Housewife: I’ll attend the service today, too.
Even though there’ll be no sermon because no one’s there.
Skinny Boy: Aww, Julia turning me now is so depressing. No one understands what I’m going though.
Responses: -You once told me we were pals.
-You’ll get over it.
-(Life just threw you a curve)
Pudgy Boy: I wonder when Annie is coming back…
Why don’t I go to her instead?
The ghosts don’t show up before the bridge, right?
Responses: -I wouldn’t bet on it…
-You’re probably not Annie’s type.
-(Sure they don’t)
Scared Guy: Brrr, scary.
What can be scarier than that Evil King?
An army of the Evil King’s ghosts have arrived right in our neighbourhood! Terrifying!
Gossip Girl: Oh, I know, I know!
It laughed as it burnt and destroyed a village not to far from here!
So frightening!
Responses: -Stan wouldn’t do such a thing…
-Was the village really destroyed?
-…..
Gossip Girl: And, Rosalyn, the Great Hero, she came here chasing after it!
Laughing Villager: Hehehehehe.
Hehehehehe….
I’ll raise people’s eyebrows if I keep on laughing at a time like this but I can’t help it.
Somebody wanna listen to my story?
Local Goof Off: When the world is troubled like this, it doesn’t seem to matter whether you work or goof off, right?
Responses: -Then you might as well work?
-You have a point. Oh well…
-(Wow, profound)
Posting: Would you like to come to confession?
-Tenel Village Office
Town Hall:
Serious Looking Leader: Oh, by the way, have you checked the new Classification List we received?
Competent Looking Clerk: Yes, the List that just arrived is perfect as always!
All we need is to have the Great Evil King’s name erased from here by the Great Hero…
Responses: -Perfect. But my name was missing…?
-So I’m not important…?
-…….
*If Ari goes to the lower level of Madril after talking to Block in Triste, the following scene occurs: *
Madril Lower Level:
*Marlene and Beiloune walk into the Madril Overlook Hotel *
Marlene’s room at the hotel:
Beiloune: So, are you ready, Marlene?
Soon, Rosalyn the Great Hero will make her move after acquiring the final power.
We should get going now so we can join the Great Hero.
She will fight the Great Evil King for you, despite injuries.
What do you think?
Isn’t this a fun adventure?
Marlene: ……….
Beiloune: Uh?
What’s the matter, Marlene, sweetheart?
Marlene: This is not fun.
Beiloune: Uh? What did you say, dear?
Marlene: This is not fun.
I know that I know of an adventure that was much, much more fun.
But I just cannot remember what it was like…really fun…
The Hero that saved me was not just any undefeated Hero…When I…
When I was on that adventure…
I want to go on that adventure again!
Can’t we do that?
Beiloune: No.
No, we can’t. Not that, Marlene…
Marlene: ……..
If not, I want to at least be able to remember…
Beiloune: ……..
Marlene: What was so fun about that adventure that I keep thinking about it?
I cannot even remember anything clearly…
Beiloune: Something is wrong.
I assumed everything was back on the right track, after the boy, fortunately, disappeared from the “World.”
This girl still retains the memory of that brief adventure.
Could it be that the boy has not completely disappeared?
Or, could it be something else?
Nameless Dwelling:
Tombstones:
-Man who drank, gambled and died from poisonous fish, just as planned. R.I.P
-R.I.P. Nameless Hero
Well, we think he must have a name, but nobody asked him.
-Person who touched the knowledge of the Library.
Grandmother: You know what honey, I haven’t seen Ari for a long time?
Grandfather: Ha ha ha!
What a funny name.
Who is Ari?
Mother: Well, I have to have her get bread.
Where is Annie?
Annie! Annie!
Responses: -Maybe she ran away.
-Got me.
-Annie has responsibilities?
Mother: Oh, Annie.
She should know she’s the only one who has time to do this.
Where is she hiding?
Father: Hmmm.
The revival of the Great Evil King and the appearance of a Great Hero!
I don’t know what’s going on but it’s big! Really big!
Responses: -You never change.
-Yeah, it started with your bottle!
-Wow, really?
Father: Wow, maybe I can get a bunch of interesting artefacts in the confusion.
Wow, I’ll bet I can get something even better than the bottle!
Annie: It’s about the time Mom asks me to go get the bread.
Maybe I should hide in here, it’s a vacant room anyways.
Responses: -Hey, this is my room…
-Mom, Annie’s here!
-Wow, I need a new bedspread…
*After this point, Ari will need to go around butting in on conversations until he becomes solid once again. Since he’s still Overshadowed, none of the NPC’s will notice him, so most of the conversations that take place in Madril and Rashelo will be the same. Sometimes there will be a small continuation of dialogue between the NPC’s that wasn’t there before Ari started trying to interject. It’s up to the player where they want to continue having Ari try to speak to NPC’s. Below are some of the conversations that took place in my game. I haven’t included ones that end after Ari’s comments. *
Inside Circus Tent:
Trapeze Star: Hey, you guys, guess what?
Guess what?
I saw her!
Circus Star: What? You saw who?
Trapeze Star: The Hero! Rosalyn the Great Hero!
The one who they say is on a quest to defeat Stan!
Circus Star: Really?!
Wow, you got to see her?!
She’s so famous now, you know.
I hope she’ll save us from that horrible Evil King.
Responses: -People are scared of Stan?
-Where is the Hero Rosalyn?
-Hello, anybody.
Trapeze Star: She was, like, chasing all the ghosts around here, and slaying them like they were nothing!
Circus Star: Hmm, it’s only a matter of time before she squares off with that Evil King, Stan.
Madril Lower Level:
Sighing Old Lady: Tsk, tsk...(sigh)…
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: Hmmm, this place…
Guy with Frowning Face: Hey, did you know?
A fearful Great Evil King named Stan is coming to conquer our world.
Responses: -Stan is what?!
-A fearful Great Evil King? Ha! Very funny.
-What planet are you guys from?
Sighing Old Lady: Yes, yes, that’s what I hear.
What a frightening thing.
I heard this Great Evil King smiles as he does evil.
Responses: -That’s scary? Where is Stan?
-Well, of course he’d be smiling, but…
-Smiling, yes. Doing evil, no.
Young Man Who Believes in Justice: But everything will be OK!
A hero for justice is on her way to duel with the Evil King!
The Great Hero Rosalyn will indeed wipe out the fear of the Great Evil King from the face of the Earth.
And she’s beautiful!
Responses: -What? Rosalyn, a Great Hero?
-On her way to where?
-Beautiful?
*eventually, Ari will become solid *
Triste, again:
Block: Oh, it’s you.
Hmmmm, let’s see…
….Yes. Looking good.
You can go back soon.
You’ve done a good job!
Okay. Then why don’t I help you return with my spell?
Ready?
…Oh. Just a minute.
Would you mind an audience?
I just want other folks here…to know that even though we’ve slipped out of the world, we can still go back if we try enough.
It’s okay with you, right?
I’ll be right with you after I gather the folks that are in sight…
*Block walks off, then returns with a small crowd *
Block: Ok. I’m ready to start.
Step right up, folks! Watch closely.
This kid here made an effort to speak for himself out in the world and now after one spell of mine, he’ll be back to normal.
You can to the same!
You can return to the world if you try like this kid did.
I hope you folks get inspired by watching this kid go back.
Okay, kid. Ready?
Keep your mind calm.
It’s a good idea if you imagine the face of the first person you want to talk to. Here goes…
*Block casts a spell. Stan’s theme music starts up *
Block: …Done!
How is it?
*Stan pops out of Ari’s shadow! *
Stan: Ha ha ha ha ha!
So you’ve finally made it here, Hero Rosalyn! And you’ve even acquired the legendary Hero’s Sword!
Now there is only one thing left to do.
It’s only fair to fight it out with you, using all my strength! It would be the most courteous thing to do.
Responses: -Stan!
-What are you doing?
-……
Stan: Courtesy….? Huh?
…….
Oh, hi there.
Slave Ari, it’s you!
Where have you been all this time?
I was just about to…this disgusting Hero here…Hero? Huh?
Block: Ha ha ha ha!
If that shadow chief is here, then you’re all set! Congratulations!
Responses: -I did it! I’m back!
-Hero? Where?
-I’m non-transparent again!
Stan: Mmm. Where is that Hero?
That upside down wine glass lady?
I was about to fight her once and for all.
She was the last one in my way of reigning over the people…
Hmmm…
Ha ha ha ha!
I don’t know what’s going on, but that’s okay.
Shall we go on, then.
Slave Ari, let us continue our journey to restore my evil power!
Uh…what the…
What is this place, anyway?
I’ve never seen this town before!
And what is this circus man doing here? Where have all those loud mischief makers gone to?
Block: Ha ha ha! I guess the shadow chief can only see you and me.
He can’t see those folks around us.
Stan: Huh? What are you saying?
And who is this suspicious man?
Block: You don’t have to worry.
I’m sure the kid’ll tell you all about it, afterwards…
???: So it is, in this forgotten clime,
Thou has hid thyself, all this time…
*Epros appears *
Stan: Wha? You!
Phantom Evil King: Circus Evil King, thy kind,
in a “world” like this
I never thought I’d find.
Stan: You ignore me?
….Wha?…”Circus Evil King”?
Phantom Evil King: Circus Evil King, why is it
thy “classification” dost thou deny?
Were you not entrusted
the Great Evil King
in the sewer to revive…
and have it fight ‘gainst the
Great Hero so the scenario
could be rectified?
Not only did you fail in that but
our advantage, you spurn!
For the boy vanishes from the
”world” but you help him return!
The “world” was supposed to forget
about the boy and thus,
our restoration earn…
From the beginning, ‘gainst us
thou hast proceeded to act…
So many “Map o’Evil Kings” you
gave out, why,
one cannot keep track!
And your Circus Troopers are mere
humans, not even evil ones, in fact!
We only have worth because of
the roles assigned to us by “that man”.
Think! Before thy ruins his plan!
Block: You think about that, Phantom Evil King.
What you do is contrary to your “classification” most of the time, too.
Stan: Hey!
I’m not telling you to ignore me, huh!
Are you saying you’re an Evil King, too, you plain old man?
Block: Listen, chief.
You, too, Phantom Evil King.
I am not an Evil King anymore.
I gave all my power to that mouse ghost down in the sewer.
That mouse has long been defeated and the power’s back where it belongs, inside the Shadow Evil King.
The mouse is now just a lowly ghost trooper.
Acting contrary to “classification” is easy. Besides, the others were doing it, as well.
Phantom Evil King: Trouble upon thyself doth bring,
if the man doth learn anything.
Block: You may be right. In some sense, you’re very clever deceiving him.
I’ll be alright. He has eyes only for that young lady these days.
For a long time now.
Phantom Evil King: Hah. So it is then.
Fortune smile on thee, old friend.
Stan: Finally it’s over!! I feel like I’m going to spontaneously combust when he starts spouting off!
So, “Phantom Evil King”, since you call yourself that, give me back my malevolent powers right now!
*Epros vanishes *
Stan: Wha? ….Heeey!
Block: Ha ha ha! He’s gotten away, chief!
I’ll vanish, too. Now that he’s found me, I’d better hide again.
Too bad the Troopers have to do without me…
Shadow Evil King and you, kid, probably want to hear more from me. But I just can’t talk right now.
Sorry. Don’t know if we’ll meet again but till then, bye!
*Block walks off *
Stan: Heeey! He’s taking off too!
He’s suspicious! Go after him, slave!
Gotta get him to tell us everything!
Hey, slave, what are you doing?
I’m telling you to go after him! Go!
……..
Aww! He’s gone!
You lousy slave!
Hmph.
I know exactly what you’re thinking.
You wanna get back with that loud Hero lady, that scholar and that ex-Evil King, right?
To me they are just too much of a hassle to have around, but do as you wish…
Wha? What the…? Hey, slave!
There’s something starting to appear in your hand! What is it?
*Ari has “Friendship Bond” in his hand! *
Stan: What is that?
A tool of some sort?
Why suddenly did that…?
This is worth investigation.
Take note of this, slave.
Keep moving, you don’t want to stay here.
*Stan’s back on the team! *
Rashelo:
Ari comes upon Rosalyn standing by the lake with a heart over her head
Rosalyn:……
Boy!
Oh boy, oh boy!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
Ari!
Hey, where have you been!?
…or maybe, I’ve been somewhere?
Responses: -Where have you been?
-Well, I was kind of….
-At my summer home
Rosalyn: I thought we were on a journey to punish…?
Oh, you know what? It’s that…Great Evil King Stan! …Isn’t it?
????????????
Responses: -What are you talking about?
-It makes no difference.
-We have to find the other members.
Rosalyn: Eh? Oh, that’s right.
When I look around, other people are gone too. I wonder why?
Anyway, let’s at least look for Mr. Kisling. The other two…do we have to look for them?
*Rosalyn is back in the party! *
Remille Plains:
Big Bull runs by, falls flat on his face in the sand, then gets up
Big Bull: Yo, Ari, brother Stan sister Rosalyn!
I’ve been looking for you!
You guys disappeared before I knew what was goin’ on.
I thought somethin’ bad happened.
Stan: Us? What about you? You vanished too!
Big Bull: Anyway, I’m glad I found you!
* Big Bull rejoined the party!*
Madril Upper Level:
Kisling: Well, well, everybody.
I don’t know how you have been but it’s nice to see you all again.
Both Ms. Rosalyn and Mr. Stan…
Uh?
Well, I believe the world is deteriorating into chaos.
This is probably due to the Great Evil King or something.
It could just be my imagination, but that’s the impression I’m getting.
Well, everybody, shall we go?
Rosalyn: Yes, I agree with you. Right?
Stan: Yes, I think so, too. Right?
* Kisling returned to the party!*
*Linda comes up in the elevator *
Linda: Yeek! Stan darling!
Where have you been?
Linda missed you!
Kisling: Regrettably, where does not matter.
I fear it is far worse than who disappeared where.
There is something unnatural that had its hand in all of this.
Rosalyn: Do you feel it, too, Linda?
Linda: Eh? Feel what?
Rosalyn: Does this seem right to you?
The way the Great Evil King rose up or the fact there is only one hero and it’s me…
Linda: ……
Uhm, I dunno.
What about it?
Rosalyn: You….whatever.
*Linda returned to the party! *
Rosalyn: The only one left is the Princess!
We have to find her as soon as possible!
If the servant guy finds out we lost her…
Stan: If he finds out, it would be the end for you…which I wouldn’t mind that much. Let’s just go.
Kisling: Hold on.
We didn’t look in Tenel, right? Maybe we’ll find her on the way.
Narrator: The boy and his friends venture off yet again in search of the Princess.
Madril Lower Level:
Beiloune: That wretched boy seems to be back in the “world” again…
Marlene will now remember the adventure.
As soon as she remembers she will try to…
Marlene….I guess, after all, she is…
Where is she?
The house of the boy again?
If she is heading there, then she will know the reason why…
*Beiloune leaves *