Okage Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of Okage is under the cut!
As usual, it's full of spoilers, and a typo or three, but those were intentional. It's also not nearly as long as Chapter 5 was, my plan to make things easier on myself worked XD
Random Translation Note: The World Library was originally called the Utopia Library in the Japanese version.
So, without further ado!
Okage Chapter Six: Night in the Highlands
Okage Chapter 6: Night in the Highlands
Highland Village:
Stan: Hmm. Is this where Beiloune was bragging that he’ll make an Evil King to match me?
My irresistible power will attack and overpower him and…
Kisling: Hold on, King Stan.
I do feel that an Evil King is awaiting us around here.
Rosalyn: It’s kind of peaceful.
I didn’t know a village existed in such an out of the way place…
Big Bull: I don’t smell heated combat.
Mysterious Voice: Tis a shame, that a former
Evil King can’t tell, evil’s far
more subtle, sinister smell.
*Epros appears *
Stan: Hmm, who are you!?
Former Phantom Evil King: Though defeated, I will
not be denied, by a hero, a party of
an Evil King and a “not classified”.
Stan: You! Didn’t I already teach you a lesson?
Rosalyn: You!
You want to do it again?
I’ll take you on, any time!
Former Phantom Evil King: Bide, hero!
I have a proposal to make…
I am here neither for king or hero’s
Sake. ‘Tis for knowledge of
Ari’s power I ache.
Beiloune influences all, unabated!
But whatever you possess makes Beiloune frustrated…
To the World Library, advance!
That I may see. Though I admit, its location is unbeknownst to me…
Upon your arrival, awaits another
Evil King raised by Beiloune. Thy
chances be slim, if thy go’est alone…
A truce, then! An alliance!
Might I, your consent? Allow me
to create a victory imminent!
Linda: Umm, that means, in short…
Kisling: You want to join our party?
Former Phantom Evil King: ………..
Stan: Um, if that’s the reason, it’s fine!
But, from now on, you’ll follow
my orders! Got it?
Former Phantom Evil King: I follow no liege…
no trick of the light.
I am known as Epros,
By thy side I shall fight.
* Former Evil King Epros became a friend! *
Linda: I’ll remember, Epros!
Linda’s so happy!
Like, I’m totally psyched!
Epros: That name, a bell doth ring…
Ah, yes, you are the former
Teen Idol Evil King…
Linda: No way!
Don’t label me
with such a dorky name!
If you dare to take me away from
my Stan, just call me Linda and
gimme a cuddly and bubbly!
Epros: Wh-what!?! Um…Thy
Meaning I fear I cannot cipher. Plus
you’re too perky and overly hyper!
Rosalyn: I don’t know why but I’m
surrounded by former Evil Kings…
*Rosalyn sits on the ground *
Rosalyn: Are you okay?
Are you really okay, Rosalyn?
Kisling: It’s okay, Ms. Rosalyn!
Ha ha ha ha.
Gear Man’s House (Pospos Snowfield)
Old Guy With a Loud Voice: Oh, you are back, Mr. Glotefent!
And what about that?
Oh, you know about that, huh?
Oh! You found them! Oh, it’s OK.
You don’t need to say anything.
I bet it was hard work to collect this much!
Great! Well done! You are such a good assistant, Mr. Laurynson!
Now I can resume my experiment!
That silly conservative, hiding at the back of the library!
I’ll show you how much potential there is in the world! Ha ha!
Oh, before I forget.
I promised to give this to you when you found the parts, Mr. Flantain.
It’s from the experiment.
*Ari acquired “Sword of Gear”! *
Well, I’ll be busy starting now!
Be prepared, Mr. Hillbrecht!
Well,
thank you very much, Mr. Holmst!
You are such a great assistant!
Oh, Mr. Creswick.
Well, well. The “classification” is really terrifying. Don’t you think so?
What am I talking about?
Haven’t you heard the joke being spread around?
The story called
The Tortoise and the Pebble.
There is a tortoise and a pebble in it.
I chose the title.
I forget the punch line of the story
though. You know it, don’t you?
I spread the story
to make fun of a man.
And of course he didn’t like that.
I guess he “erased” the punch line.
Still it is “classified” as a “joke”
anyway so that everybody laughs without knowing the punch line. Silly.
Rashelo:
Shop:
Cheerful Housewife: Why don’t you meet this girl
I know? I know one who’s pretty
and nice. What do you think?
You don’t need to worry about
being too young.
You can start out with a light
relationship and just keep marriage
in mind.
What do you think, huh?
What do you think?
She’s the daughter of the Daughter
of the Fish Coop Chair.
Why don’t you meet her…
Meeting a girl is good.
It’s a healthy thing to do.
Why don’t you try?
It’s All About Me Girl: Wow, I thought everyone would
be talking about the Evil King and the Hero forever.
But you know, what I heard is that it’s already old news.
I guess those big events are always like that,
aren’t they?
Thick Spectacled Class Leader: Hi! It’s been a while since
I’ve been away from school.
Wow, the sun is bright!
it feels good to breathe some
fresh air, though. The breeze from
the lake feels great.
Looks like all the chaos in the town
calmed down. No more celebrities
visiting?
Anyway, it doesn’t really matter
to me. See you!
Lady of Leisure: All I hear are strange rumors
lately. Such talk is bad for our children.
Mayor’s House:
Mayor: Only 15% are my firm supporters.
How am I going to grab the
those non-committed voters?
Please don’t disturb me, now.
I am doing a very important
head count now.
Oh, I’m sorry, are you a voter?
What am I thinking? You’re still
underage. Don’t bother me, kid.
You wouldn’t understand politics.
Just go away.
However, hmmmmm…
What will I do if it rains on election
day? And the Heroes Association,
how will I get them on board? And…
Ouch!
My stomach, my stomach!
Ouuuch!
Even if the Mayor dies,
his ambition will live on.
Ouuuch!
Totally Gloomy Hero: Evil Kings are vanishing.
The Princess is back but nobody talks
about her. Something is amiss.
Something sinister and mysterious,
beyond the scope of we heroes is
taking place. Doom looms thick here.
We are all doomed!
The world is ending!!
Easygoing Lady: Do you know about “The Tortoise
and the Pebble”?
It’s a hilarious story.
Ari: Responses: -Let me hear it.
-No thank you.
-Do I want to?
Easygoing Lady: Okay.
Now you know that part, right?
Let’s go on.
The tortoise had been living with
the pebble for a while and one day
a red turtle visited the territory.
The tortoise welcomed the red turtle
and introduced her family. Of course,
she calls the pebble her baby.
The red turtle was shocked of course. Like “Huh? So you
gave birth to a pebble?”
You see, at that point, no one had
said anything to
the tortoise about it.
But the red turtle was
the first to speak up.
”Your baby? It’s nothing but a pebble.”
It’s such common sense but
took a lot of guts to say it.
There was this stunned silence for
a long while. Then the tortoise finally says something.
The tortoise laughs and goes “Excuse
me red turtle, what are you talking
about, calling my baby a pebble?”
”Look at my baby, red turtle.”
”My baby has listened to
our conversation and it’s not
saying that it is not my baby.”
The red turtle thought “Of course
it doesn’t. Because it’s a pebble!!”
But it gave up and said nothing.
The pebble also thought “Of course
I don’t, I’m a pebble!!”
But it couldn’t say anything.
Because it’s a pebble.
The red turtle couldn’t say anything.
”Besides, “ the tortoise continues,
”If that were the case, then I’d
be a complete fool!”
The red turtle was in a tough spot.
”Uh, because.”…Hee…
”You are”…Hee hee hee…Sorry.
”Well, tortoise, you are!”…
Hee hee ha ha ha ha ha!
Oh no, I can’t stand it anymore.
There’s only a little left, hee, hee,
but I can’t, ha ha ha ha ha!
Heroes Club:
Overconfident Hero: Rest easy, good townspeople.
I have, indeed, arrived and thus
all is saved!
I will vanquish evildoers near
and far and, as written, my coming
will usher in a new era.
And hence peace will reign in the
land protected under my
shining aegis! Lord, I’m good!!
Hero In Trouble: Hey! Come here!
I have a very, very important
question!
How do I get to the men’s room?
Tell me now or you’ll be a stain
on my sword!
Uh…
Please?
Pretty please?
Excuse me, but I need to know
where I might purchase some
proper under apparel.
Under apparel. Come on, you know.
Hmm, perhaps that will no longer
do the trick.
Slipshod Clerk: There is nothing left for me
around here.
Hmph.
There is nothing to hunt down
for heroes either.
(Sigh)…
Modest Clerk: Is anything going on?
Is there anything wrong?
Is anything wrong with our service?
If there is, please
forgive us!
It’s all our fault.
Please don’t tell
the Mayor.
Please!
Rashelo Restaurant:
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative: Hey kiddo.
Why don’t you learn to fish?
Fishing is good. It calms your mind.
Ari: Responses: -I’m not interested in fishing.
-Sounds like fun.
-So does herbal tea.
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative: Oh, you knew that, huh.
Yes, fishing is indeed good.
Spiritual sport, it is.
It is really true that fishing
is a sacred sport that
finds your true heart.
Woman of K: I am a woman of K.
A woman with a painful past.
But please do not ask
what K stands for.
It’s too complicated.
My past is in bygone years.
It is beyond my hands.
It’s too painful to carry.
Sinking in grief.
And bringing modest
hope to the future…
You will find this out some day.
Ironman of Rashelo: Welcome.
The master hustled and
gathered more ingredients.
They’re all really high quality,
perfect for cooking.
It’s really exciting.
I only just started the preparation,
though, make sure to come back in
three days to taste it.
Rich Kid: I wonder if there are any good
rumors floating around.
Tidy Bar Owner: I was just thinking about
when I was young. Ha ha ha.
Reluctant Guy: Well, well, well. It’s amazing.
I can’t believe that they
really defeated the Evil King
Well well well.
They are something.
Highland Village:
Man Staring at Sky: I cannot wait for night to come.
The night dream.
In the ecstatic dream, it is as if all my agonies lift away
from my body…
Linda: Oh, cool! You can experience that with my song!
Wanna hear it?
Rosalyn: Stop it.
*Rosalyn walks off with Linda *
Shop:
Shop Owner: Oh, welcome everyone.
I work hard during the day
then drown my troubles.
Absent-minded Villager: I didn’t think
a flatlander would come here.
What do you want from this Highland?
It’s not that I am not welcoming you,
but you should go home before dusk.
Stan: Huh?
What is going to happen after dusk?
What’s that, backland commoner?
Absent-minded Villager: Well it sort of happens or not…
Maybe I am overly sensitive.
…Wait, who spoke just now?
Somehow, I don’t like nights.
Maybe…It’s scary? Scary, isn’t it?
The night. Is it only me?
Unguarded lady: Huh? Oh, you are a flatlander?
Is it just a village
but we do have hostels.
I think you should be able to stay.
Try them.
Rosalyn: Hmmm, I guess there are hotels
somewhere.
Unguarded lady: I’m surprised that
you came here at such a time…
A little Weary Guy: I’m so depressed and I have no
motivation to do anything. Recently
everyone in my family is like that.
Big Bull: It’s due to a lack of fighting and
your body not being hot enough!
Why don’t you start a fight with me?
Epros: This lack of bliss, what’s amiss?
Sign: The highest point in the village.
On a fine day, we have
A full view of the village.
At night,
the house lights are dream-like.
Skinny Young Man: Oh, flatlanders. It seems that
the people of this village
are strangely scared of the night.
I am living a healthy
cliché existence…
so I sleep through the night.
I’m don’t know what’s going on but
everyone else seems haggard.
What do you think from
an outsider’s point of view?
About the people of this village?
Kisling: But you, too, have dark circles under
your eyes. Are you eating right?
Cemetery:
Gravestones:
-React as somebody’s ancestor.
-Fool who rebels against the power
that dominated the night.
-The name has been withheld.
…But nobody’s here.
-React as somebody’s family.
I’m in trouble I’m in trouble I’m in trouble: Excuse me, could you not stand
there? You make my hand dark.
I’m sorry to say this but…
Oh no, I can’t see.
I think it is in back there.
Damn, it’s too dark to see…
*In trouble in trouble in trouble, had an eye on the “Penlight” Ari has! *
In trouble in trouble in trouble: Oh, you have a Penlight.
I can illuminate the back with this.
Whoa, it’s a powerful light.
Oh, wow, it’s great!
……I found it!
Here it is, in the shade…
Ooof…and
I…got…it!
Yes, this is it. It’s important.
Huh? Hmm? There is something else…
Oof…Oooof.
It’s pretty heavy…Oof.
What dust!…Puff…
Poof!…Blech!
Oh! Well, well! It’s an ancient weapon
owned by a hero
who used to live at my house…
He said it’s broken, but isn’t it great?
It evidently looks expensive.
You know what? In return,
I’ll give the weapon to you.
You can sell it for
a lot to an antique lover, right?
Thank you very much.
*Ari acquired “BrokenGun!” *
I’m saved saved saved: What?
What was important to me?
Well, ha ha ha.
I cannot say
Ha ha ha.
Map o’Evil Kings: Signs of an Evil King
no longer exist in this place.
You shall seek a new battle
in a new field.
This is the end of my role here.
Tenel:
Nameless Manor:
Father: *Father is interested in the “BrokenGun” Ari has. *
Oh, Ari.
What’s that you have?
That couldn’t be…
Whoaaaa! That is it!
An ancient weapon
from an earlier period!
I can’t believe it!
Where did you get this!?
Let me tell you how it works.
Fill this barrel here with gunpowder
first. Then you put metal balls on top.
Then you ignite it. Then…BANG!! Wow!
It’s in great condition. Looks super!
What was that son?
You said you’ll give this to me!?
Oh, thank you so much!
This means a lot to this geeky
antique collector!
I am so happy to have
such a generous son!
Thank you Ari! Yippee!
What? You want something in return?
Yes, yes of course.
I have to return the favour
in some way!
Let me see, what would be good…
Mmm…
Oh, I know!
How about this?
We’ve had this heirloom since
your grandpa was on his adventure.
Yes, please take it!
*Ari acquired “Unicorn’s Horn”! *
I think this will be more useful
for you than antiques on
your journey. Yes, this will do!
Thank you son!
And bless the ancient wisdom
and my collection!
Highland Village:
Inn:
Inn Master: Thank you for waiting.
You can stay now.
While you are staying,
please be careful at night.
No…it’s not that. Not burglars.
Please beware…
*The party settles down for the night at the inn *
*That night… *
Stan: Hey…
Hey, wake up, slave.
Something’s strange about this village.
I’ll go out to see what’s going on.
Wake the others up too.
Shop:
Store Owner: No, I can’t. My body’s tired but
I can’t sleep Why…why, why…
…Well, at least I have a customer…
May I help you?
…Ahhh…
*The party passes a bloodstain on the wall! *
Rosalyn: ??…Hey, look at this stain!
Stan: Hmm. It has been a while since
I’ve seen something like this.
I was in that cursed bottle
Kisling: Why is this suddenly here?
Big Bull: Whoa, this is…
It’s coated with a dark red fluid.
Linda: Omigod, it’s pukey!
Stan: Stop it!
* When Ari stands at the highest point in the village, now, there is a mansion where there wasn’t one before *
Eerie voice: Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Epros: Hark! Listen!
Stan: Where did it come from?
* The party approaches the mansion *
Rosalyn: This building…
Did you see this during the day?
Stan: Hmm, if anything should happen,
it must be somewhere
like this, correct?
Clearly, it is inviting us.
Epros: This strange phantasm even I
cannot snare. Mind Beiloune’s
hand. On guard, beware…
*the door opens and the party enters *
Stan: A road that opens only during
the night seems to be luring us.
Rosalyn: We have to be careful.
Anything could happen…
Mysterious Voice: Night provides the means
for clever ambush…
But as I am an Evil King of honor,
I would not surprise you as such.
Epros: A revelation, sir, your appellation?
Mysterious Monster: I guess I would call myself…
the “Vampire Evil King”
self-contemptuously from
the way I accumulate my power.
Linda: Ooo, someone has angst.
Stan: Bei-what’s-his-name was claiming he’ll
generate a great Evil King
that’ll replace me…And is that you?
Vampire Evil King: Yes, it is I.
I am an evil being who is “classified”
as evil and now…
compelled by the power of
”classification” to be
the supreme Evil King…
and gather my power here.
Epros: Blood in sleep, it flows so sweet…
Rosalyn: What? Blood? What do you mean?
Kisling: Um, the ways of villagers…
Probably it is because the Evil King
repeatedly sucks their blood.
This village is for feeding.
Vampire Evil King: Correct, “party that
threatens the “classified” world
headed by the fearful boy”.
Villagers are “classified” as “innocent
and simple people, easily
controlled by my power”.
That is their existence.
They have no other function>
Alas, there is no way to resist,
regardless of whether one
is aware of the truth.
What I cannot resist I shall
thus embrace! I will
become as evil as I can be…
and suck your blood
to become the ultimate Evil.
Stan: Those are bold words, blood-sucker.
But they are even more foolish.
You address the Great Evil King Stan!
I’ll suck your power to be mine!
That’s how it’s going to be! Slave!
Squash this lipless parasite!
Epros: Wary be! He has strong magic.
A clever means we must devise.
Defeat would be tragic…
A direct attack ‘twould be fatal
to receive. Alas, we’d be goners
’fore we had time to grieve!
* The Vampire Evil King is defeated *
Vampire Evil King: ………
…Oops, I lost.
Oh, well. Whatever.
But I didn’t skimp.
Rosalyn: What is this?
What happened to all that dignity
you had a minute ago?
Vampire Evil King: Cuz…You know, once the
”classification” of Evil King is gone,
I don’t need to strain myself at all.
See, my Evil King power is
slipping away and soon I’ll have
”former” in front of my name.
Stan: Whoa! Ohhhhh!
The power! I’m regaining my power!
At last!
………alas!
Rosalyn: …Strange.
You didn’t change.
I was going to get you
as soon as you gained your body
and left Ari.
Stan: Don’t bluff, you toad!
But, I don’t understand? I thought
this Vampire Evil King is the last
fake Evil King who has my power!
Kisling: Well,
there are two possibilities
in this case…
Mysterious voice: You don’t need to explain,
Mr. Scholar.
Let me do the talking.
Stan: Curses, this again!?
Epros: Ah, that voice I do indeed know.
’Tis Beiloune, our long-sought foe.
*Semi-transparent Beiloune appears *
Voice of Beiloune: You, Shadow Evil King there.
The reason why you cannot regain
your total power despite defeating
the Vampire Evil King is…
Simply because I intentionally reduced
the total power of
the Vampire Evil King…
When I found out that
you were on the way here,
I came up with something.
Stan: What!
Former Vampire Evil King: I see!
Voice of Beiloune: If you want to go back to being
the Evil King, the only way is
to make me obey…
Unmake your maker, little shadow,
the one who made you an Evil King.
Stan: You, bastard!
Voice of Beiloune: Hero, you too.
If you want to triumph
as a hero, you must defeat me.
Otherwise, I will continuously release
new Evil Kings until I completely
clear all of you out.
Rosalyn: Humph! I will go before receiving
such a silly invitation!
I am completely irritated
by you!
Voice of Beiloune: Hm. Good for you.
Do you have the same opinion
Ari?
Then, visit the “World Library”.
I will have you participate in
an interesting circus there.
I’ll be a really wonderful circus.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
………
*Beiloune vanishes *
Narrator: The World Library.
What secrets await in this unknown and mysterious place…?
Former Vampire Evil King: Huh?
The road to the World Library?
Oh, I know, I can show you.
I can’t go in with you, though.
I wasn’t invited.
You’re supposed to ask for a permit
and then a bridge will appear
from this village.
If you wanna go,
I can bring the bridge.
Beiloune said you should come, too,
so that I won’t be punished, right?
Stan: Why did you suddenly become so
pathetic once you lost? It’s worse
than the Chairman Evil King…
Former Vampire Evil King: What? …By the way, who is
the Chairman Evil King? Whatever,
I don’t know and I don’t care?
Stan: What’s wrong with you?
~End of Chapter Six~
As usual, it's full of spoilers, and a typo or three, but those were intentional. It's also not nearly as long as Chapter 5 was, my plan to make things easier on myself worked XD
Random Translation Note: The World Library was originally called the Utopia Library in the Japanese version.
So, without further ado!
Okage Chapter Six: Night in the Highlands
Okage Chapter 6: Night in the Highlands
Highland Village:
Stan: Hmm. Is this where Beiloune was bragging that he’ll make an Evil King to match me?
My irresistible power will attack and overpower him and…
Kisling: Hold on, King Stan.
I do feel that an Evil King is awaiting us around here.
Rosalyn: It’s kind of peaceful.
I didn’t know a village existed in such an out of the way place…
Big Bull: I don’t smell heated combat.
Mysterious Voice: Tis a shame, that a former
Evil King can’t tell, evil’s far
more subtle, sinister smell.
*Epros appears *
Stan: Hmm, who are you!?
Former Phantom Evil King: Though defeated, I will
not be denied, by a hero, a party of
an Evil King and a “not classified”.
Stan: You! Didn’t I already teach you a lesson?
Rosalyn: You!
You want to do it again?
I’ll take you on, any time!
Former Phantom Evil King: Bide, hero!
I have a proposal to make…
I am here neither for king or hero’s
Sake. ‘Tis for knowledge of
Ari’s power I ache.
Beiloune influences all, unabated!
But whatever you possess makes Beiloune frustrated…
To the World Library, advance!
That I may see. Though I admit, its location is unbeknownst to me…
Upon your arrival, awaits another
Evil King raised by Beiloune. Thy
chances be slim, if thy go’est alone…
A truce, then! An alliance!
Might I, your consent? Allow me
to create a victory imminent!
Linda: Umm, that means, in short…
Kisling: You want to join our party?
Former Phantom Evil King: ………..
Stan: Um, if that’s the reason, it’s fine!
But, from now on, you’ll follow
my orders! Got it?
Former Phantom Evil King: I follow no liege…
no trick of the light.
I am known as Epros,
By thy side I shall fight.
* Former Evil King Epros became a friend! *
Linda: I’ll remember, Epros!
Linda’s so happy!
Like, I’m totally psyched!
Epros: That name, a bell doth ring…
Ah, yes, you are the former
Teen Idol Evil King…
Linda: No way!
Don’t label me
with such a dorky name!
If you dare to take me away from
my Stan, just call me Linda and
gimme a cuddly and bubbly!
Epros: Wh-what!?! Um…Thy
Meaning I fear I cannot cipher. Plus
you’re too perky and overly hyper!
Rosalyn: I don’t know why but I’m
surrounded by former Evil Kings…
*Rosalyn sits on the ground *
Rosalyn: Are you okay?
Are you really okay, Rosalyn?
Kisling: It’s okay, Ms. Rosalyn!
Ha ha ha ha.
Gear Man’s House (Pospos Snowfield)
Old Guy With a Loud Voice: Oh, you are back, Mr. Glotefent!
And what about that?
Oh, you know about that, huh?
Oh! You found them! Oh, it’s OK.
You don’t need to say anything.
I bet it was hard work to collect this much!
Great! Well done! You are such a good assistant, Mr. Laurynson!
Now I can resume my experiment!
That silly conservative, hiding at the back of the library!
I’ll show you how much potential there is in the world! Ha ha!
Oh, before I forget.
I promised to give this to you when you found the parts, Mr. Flantain.
It’s from the experiment.
*Ari acquired “Sword of Gear”! *
Well, I’ll be busy starting now!
Be prepared, Mr. Hillbrecht!
Well,
thank you very much, Mr. Holmst!
You are such a great assistant!
Oh, Mr. Creswick.
Well, well. The “classification” is really terrifying. Don’t you think so?
What am I talking about?
Haven’t you heard the joke being spread around?
The story called
The Tortoise and the Pebble.
There is a tortoise and a pebble in it.
I chose the title.
I forget the punch line of the story
though. You know it, don’t you?
I spread the story
to make fun of a man.
And of course he didn’t like that.
I guess he “erased” the punch line.
Still it is “classified” as a “joke”
anyway so that everybody laughs without knowing the punch line. Silly.
Rashelo:
Shop:
Cheerful Housewife: Why don’t you meet this girl
I know? I know one who’s pretty
and nice. What do you think?
You don’t need to worry about
being too young.
You can start out with a light
relationship and just keep marriage
in mind.
What do you think, huh?
What do you think?
She’s the daughter of the Daughter
of the Fish Coop Chair.
Why don’t you meet her…
Meeting a girl is good.
It’s a healthy thing to do.
Why don’t you try?
It’s All About Me Girl: Wow, I thought everyone would
be talking about the Evil King and the Hero forever.
But you know, what I heard is that it’s already old news.
I guess those big events are always like that,
aren’t they?
Thick Spectacled Class Leader: Hi! It’s been a while since
I’ve been away from school.
Wow, the sun is bright!
it feels good to breathe some
fresh air, though. The breeze from
the lake feels great.
Looks like all the chaos in the town
calmed down. No more celebrities
visiting?
Anyway, it doesn’t really matter
to me. See you!
Lady of Leisure: All I hear are strange rumors
lately. Such talk is bad for our children.
Mayor’s House:
Mayor: Only 15% are my firm supporters.
How am I going to grab the
those non-committed voters?
Please don’t disturb me, now.
I am doing a very important
head count now.
Oh, I’m sorry, are you a voter?
What am I thinking? You’re still
underage. Don’t bother me, kid.
You wouldn’t understand politics.
Just go away.
However, hmmmmm…
What will I do if it rains on election
day? And the Heroes Association,
how will I get them on board? And…
Ouch!
My stomach, my stomach!
Ouuuch!
Even if the Mayor dies,
his ambition will live on.
Ouuuch!
Totally Gloomy Hero: Evil Kings are vanishing.
The Princess is back but nobody talks
about her. Something is amiss.
Something sinister and mysterious,
beyond the scope of we heroes is
taking place. Doom looms thick here.
We are all doomed!
The world is ending!!
Easygoing Lady: Do you know about “The Tortoise
and the Pebble”?
It’s a hilarious story.
Ari: Responses: -Let me hear it.
-No thank you.
-Do I want to?
Easygoing Lady: Okay.
Now you know that part, right?
Let’s go on.
The tortoise had been living with
the pebble for a while and one day
a red turtle visited the territory.
The tortoise welcomed the red turtle
and introduced her family. Of course,
she calls the pebble her baby.
The red turtle was shocked of course. Like “Huh? So you
gave birth to a pebble?”
You see, at that point, no one had
said anything to
the tortoise about it.
But the red turtle was
the first to speak up.
”Your baby? It’s nothing but a pebble.”
It’s such common sense but
took a lot of guts to say it.
There was this stunned silence for
a long while. Then the tortoise finally says something.
The tortoise laughs and goes “Excuse
me red turtle, what are you talking
about, calling my baby a pebble?”
”Look at my baby, red turtle.”
”My baby has listened to
our conversation and it’s not
saying that it is not my baby.”
The red turtle thought “Of course
it doesn’t. Because it’s a pebble!!”
But it gave up and said nothing.
The pebble also thought “Of course
I don’t, I’m a pebble!!”
But it couldn’t say anything.
Because it’s a pebble.
The red turtle couldn’t say anything.
”Besides, “ the tortoise continues,
”If that were the case, then I’d
be a complete fool!”
The red turtle was in a tough spot.
”Uh, because.”…Hee…
”You are”…Hee hee hee…Sorry.
”Well, tortoise, you are!”…
Hee hee ha ha ha ha ha!
Oh no, I can’t stand it anymore.
There’s only a little left, hee, hee,
but I can’t, ha ha ha ha ha!
Heroes Club:
Overconfident Hero: Rest easy, good townspeople.
I have, indeed, arrived and thus
all is saved!
I will vanquish evildoers near
and far and, as written, my coming
will usher in a new era.
And hence peace will reign in the
land protected under my
shining aegis! Lord, I’m good!!
Hero In Trouble: Hey! Come here!
I have a very, very important
question!
How do I get to the men’s room?
Tell me now or you’ll be a stain
on my sword!
Uh…
Please?
Pretty please?
Excuse me, but I need to know
where I might purchase some
proper under apparel.
Under apparel. Come on, you know.
Hmm, perhaps that will no longer
do the trick.
Slipshod Clerk: There is nothing left for me
around here.
Hmph.
There is nothing to hunt down
for heroes either.
(Sigh)…
Modest Clerk: Is anything going on?
Is there anything wrong?
Is anything wrong with our service?
If there is, please
forgive us!
It’s all our fault.
Please don’t tell
the Mayor.
Please!
Rashelo Restaurant:
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative: Hey kiddo.
Why don’t you learn to fish?
Fishing is good. It calms your mind.
Ari: Responses: -I’m not interested in fishing.
-Sounds like fun.
-So does herbal tea.
Man from Fisherman’s Cooperative: Oh, you knew that, huh.
Yes, fishing is indeed good.
Spiritual sport, it is.
It is really true that fishing
is a sacred sport that
finds your true heart.
Woman of K: I am a woman of K.
A woman with a painful past.
But please do not ask
what K stands for.
It’s too complicated.
My past is in bygone years.
It is beyond my hands.
It’s too painful to carry.
Sinking in grief.
And bringing modest
hope to the future…
You will find this out some day.
Ironman of Rashelo: Welcome.
The master hustled and
gathered more ingredients.
They’re all really high quality,
perfect for cooking.
It’s really exciting.
I only just started the preparation,
though, make sure to come back in
three days to taste it.
Rich Kid: I wonder if there are any good
rumors floating around.
Tidy Bar Owner: I was just thinking about
when I was young. Ha ha ha.
Reluctant Guy: Well, well, well. It’s amazing.
I can’t believe that they
really defeated the Evil King
Well well well.
They are something.
Highland Village:
Man Staring at Sky: I cannot wait for night to come.
The night dream.
In the ecstatic dream, it is as if all my agonies lift away
from my body…
Linda: Oh, cool! You can experience that with my song!
Wanna hear it?
Rosalyn: Stop it.
*Rosalyn walks off with Linda *
Shop:
Shop Owner: Oh, welcome everyone.
I work hard during the day
then drown my troubles.
Absent-minded Villager: I didn’t think
a flatlander would come here.
What do you want from this Highland?
It’s not that I am not welcoming you,
but you should go home before dusk.
Stan: Huh?
What is going to happen after dusk?
What’s that, backland commoner?
Absent-minded Villager: Well it sort of happens or not…
Maybe I am overly sensitive.
…Wait, who spoke just now?
Somehow, I don’t like nights.
Maybe…It’s scary? Scary, isn’t it?
The night. Is it only me?
Unguarded lady: Huh? Oh, you are a flatlander?
Is it just a village
but we do have hostels.
I think you should be able to stay.
Try them.
Rosalyn: Hmmm, I guess there are hotels
somewhere.
Unguarded lady: I’m surprised that
you came here at such a time…
A little Weary Guy: I’m so depressed and I have no
motivation to do anything. Recently
everyone in my family is like that.
Big Bull: It’s due to a lack of fighting and
your body not being hot enough!
Why don’t you start a fight with me?
Epros: This lack of bliss, what’s amiss?
Sign: The highest point in the village.
On a fine day, we have
A full view of the village.
At night,
the house lights are dream-like.
Skinny Young Man: Oh, flatlanders. It seems that
the people of this village
are strangely scared of the night.
I am living a healthy
cliché existence…
so I sleep through the night.
I’m don’t know what’s going on but
everyone else seems haggard.
What do you think from
an outsider’s point of view?
About the people of this village?
Kisling: But you, too, have dark circles under
your eyes. Are you eating right?
Cemetery:
Gravestones:
-React as somebody’s ancestor.
-Fool who rebels against the power
that dominated the night.
-The name has been withheld.
…But nobody’s here.
-React as somebody’s family.
I’m in trouble I’m in trouble I’m in trouble: Excuse me, could you not stand
there? You make my hand dark.
I’m sorry to say this but…
Oh no, I can’t see.
I think it is in back there.
Damn, it’s too dark to see…
*In trouble in trouble in trouble, had an eye on the “Penlight” Ari has! *
In trouble in trouble in trouble: Oh, you have a Penlight.
I can illuminate the back with this.
Whoa, it’s a powerful light.
Oh, wow, it’s great!
……I found it!
Here it is, in the shade…
Ooof…and
I…got…it!
Yes, this is it. It’s important.
Huh? Hmm? There is something else…
Oof…Oooof.
It’s pretty heavy…Oof.
What dust!…Puff…
Poof!…Blech!
Oh! Well, well! It’s an ancient weapon
owned by a hero
who used to live at my house…
He said it’s broken, but isn’t it great?
It evidently looks expensive.
You know what? In return,
I’ll give the weapon to you.
You can sell it for
a lot to an antique lover, right?
Thank you very much.
*Ari acquired “BrokenGun!” *
I’m saved saved saved: What?
What was important to me?
Well, ha ha ha.
I cannot say
Ha ha ha.
Map o’Evil Kings: Signs of an Evil King
no longer exist in this place.
You shall seek a new battle
in a new field.
This is the end of my role here.
Tenel:
Nameless Manor:
Father: *Father is interested in the “BrokenGun” Ari has. *
Oh, Ari.
What’s that you have?
That couldn’t be…
Whoaaaa! That is it!
An ancient weapon
from an earlier period!
I can’t believe it!
Where did you get this!?
Let me tell you how it works.
Fill this barrel here with gunpowder
first. Then you put metal balls on top.
Then you ignite it. Then…BANG!! Wow!
It’s in great condition. Looks super!
What was that son?
You said you’ll give this to me!?
Oh, thank you so much!
This means a lot to this geeky
antique collector!
I am so happy to have
such a generous son!
Thank you Ari! Yippee!
What? You want something in return?
Yes, yes of course.
I have to return the favour
in some way!
Let me see, what would be good…
Mmm…
Oh, I know!
How about this?
We’ve had this heirloom since
your grandpa was on his adventure.
Yes, please take it!
*Ari acquired “Unicorn’s Horn”! *
I think this will be more useful
for you than antiques on
your journey. Yes, this will do!
Thank you son!
And bless the ancient wisdom
and my collection!
Highland Village:
Inn:
Inn Master: Thank you for waiting.
You can stay now.
While you are staying,
please be careful at night.
No…it’s not that. Not burglars.
Please beware…
*The party settles down for the night at the inn *
*That night… *
Stan: Hey…
Hey, wake up, slave.
Something’s strange about this village.
I’ll go out to see what’s going on.
Wake the others up too.
Shop:
Store Owner: No, I can’t. My body’s tired but
I can’t sleep Why…why, why…
…Well, at least I have a customer…
May I help you?
…Ahhh…
*The party passes a bloodstain on the wall! *
Rosalyn: ??…Hey, look at this stain!
Stan: Hmm. It has been a while since
I’ve seen something like this.
I was in that cursed bottle
Kisling: Why is this suddenly here?
Big Bull: Whoa, this is…
It’s coated with a dark red fluid.
Linda: Omigod, it’s pukey!
Stan: Stop it!
* When Ari stands at the highest point in the village, now, there is a mansion where there wasn’t one before *
Eerie voice: Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Epros: Hark! Listen!
Stan: Where did it come from?
* The party approaches the mansion *
Rosalyn: This building…
Did you see this during the day?
Stan: Hmm, if anything should happen,
it must be somewhere
like this, correct?
Clearly, it is inviting us.
Epros: This strange phantasm even I
cannot snare. Mind Beiloune’s
hand. On guard, beware…
*the door opens and the party enters *
Stan: A road that opens only during
the night seems to be luring us.
Rosalyn: We have to be careful.
Anything could happen…
Mysterious Voice: Night provides the means
for clever ambush…
But as I am an Evil King of honor,
I would not surprise you as such.
Epros: A revelation, sir, your appellation?
Mysterious Monster: I guess I would call myself…
the “Vampire Evil King”
self-contemptuously from
the way I accumulate my power.
Linda: Ooo, someone has angst.
Stan: Bei-what’s-his-name was claiming he’ll
generate a great Evil King
that’ll replace me…And is that you?
Vampire Evil King: Yes, it is I.
I am an evil being who is “classified”
as evil and now…
compelled by the power of
”classification” to be
the supreme Evil King…
and gather my power here.
Epros: Blood in sleep, it flows so sweet…
Rosalyn: What? Blood? What do you mean?
Kisling: Um, the ways of villagers…
Probably it is because the Evil King
repeatedly sucks their blood.
This village is for feeding.
Vampire Evil King: Correct, “party that
threatens the “classified” world
headed by the fearful boy”.
Villagers are “classified” as “innocent
and simple people, easily
controlled by my power”.
That is their existence.
They have no other function>
Alas, there is no way to resist,
regardless of whether one
is aware of the truth.
What I cannot resist I shall
thus embrace! I will
become as evil as I can be…
and suck your blood
to become the ultimate Evil.
Stan: Those are bold words, blood-sucker.
But they are even more foolish.
You address the Great Evil King Stan!
I’ll suck your power to be mine!
That’s how it’s going to be! Slave!
Squash this lipless parasite!
Epros: Wary be! He has strong magic.
A clever means we must devise.
Defeat would be tragic…
A direct attack ‘twould be fatal
to receive. Alas, we’d be goners
’fore we had time to grieve!
* The Vampire Evil King is defeated *
Vampire Evil King: ………
…Oops, I lost.
Oh, well. Whatever.
But I didn’t skimp.
Rosalyn: What is this?
What happened to all that dignity
you had a minute ago?
Vampire Evil King: Cuz…You know, once the
”classification” of Evil King is gone,
I don’t need to strain myself at all.
See, my Evil King power is
slipping away and soon I’ll have
”former” in front of my name.
Stan: Whoa! Ohhhhh!
The power! I’m regaining my power!
At last!
………alas!
Rosalyn: …Strange.
You didn’t change.
I was going to get you
as soon as you gained your body
and left Ari.
Stan: Don’t bluff, you toad!
But, I don’t understand? I thought
this Vampire Evil King is the last
fake Evil King who has my power!
Kisling: Well,
there are two possibilities
in this case…
Mysterious voice: You don’t need to explain,
Mr. Scholar.
Let me do the talking.
Stan: Curses, this again!?
Epros: Ah, that voice I do indeed know.
’Tis Beiloune, our long-sought foe.
*Semi-transparent Beiloune appears *
Voice of Beiloune: You, Shadow Evil King there.
The reason why you cannot regain
your total power despite defeating
the Vampire Evil King is…
Simply because I intentionally reduced
the total power of
the Vampire Evil King…
When I found out that
you were on the way here,
I came up with something.
Stan: What!
Former Vampire Evil King: I see!
Voice of Beiloune: If you want to go back to being
the Evil King, the only way is
to make me obey…
Unmake your maker, little shadow,
the one who made you an Evil King.
Stan: You, bastard!
Voice of Beiloune: Hero, you too.
If you want to triumph
as a hero, you must defeat me.
Otherwise, I will continuously release
new Evil Kings until I completely
clear all of you out.
Rosalyn: Humph! I will go before receiving
such a silly invitation!
I am completely irritated
by you!
Voice of Beiloune: Hm. Good for you.
Do you have the same opinion
Ari?
Then, visit the “World Library”.
I will have you participate in
an interesting circus there.
I’ll be a really wonderful circus.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
………
*Beiloune vanishes *
Narrator: The World Library.
What secrets await in this unknown and mysterious place…?
Former Vampire Evil King: Huh?
The road to the World Library?
Oh, I know, I can show you.
I can’t go in with you, though.
I wasn’t invited.
You’re supposed to ask for a permit
and then a bridge will appear
from this village.
If you wanna go,
I can bring the bridge.
Beiloune said you should come, too,
so that I won’t be punished, right?
Stan: Why did you suddenly become so
pathetic once you lost? It’s worse
than the Chairman Evil King…
Former Vampire Evil King: What? …By the way, who is
the Chairman Evil King? Whatever,
I don’t know and I don’t care?
Stan: What’s wrong with you?
~End of Chapter Six~