08D638A8 (Needs assigning), Chapter 4 dialogue. Options

[Raijinili]

...Achoo!

Brrrr...
All this water makes it chilly...

(It's like it's raining.)

It's dripping from the lake above.

We're almost there. I can feel it.

Tetyth, the sunken city...

It used to be a prosperous city.

No one's there now?

Only the water-dwelling Undines.
There may be demons, though.

I see.

There's wood everywhere.

Were these pillars that have fallen?

No... They're still very strong.
These must've been destroyed in order to
build a barricade.

It's hard to walk on these...

I almost forgot I have wings.

Don't worry us like that.

Sorry 'bout that.

Broken planks are scattered about.

*squishy* *squish*

So, there ARE demons here!

Ein, whatcha gonna do?

We can't run away. Let's go!

Let's retreat for now.

They're still here.

We have no choice but to defeat them.

Now, let's go!

I still hear something.

Is it another demon...?

!!

Oh, it's just a grasshopper.

So it's not the enemy.

That's good news.

It might come in handy.

Now!

Gotcha!

Alright, Ein!

Well done.

It's nothing...

It got away...

It jumped through that crack.

Gateau would've gotten it if you'd just asked.

Cats are good at that stuff, huh?

Are you?

(No. And I hate insects.)

I don't need it.

Nothing's here anymore.

What is that!?

It must be the lake water.

That's the sound of the water undulating.
This place might be flooded soon...

Really?

I don't like water!

I'm just kidding.

(Sounds serious to me...)

Dry wind... We must be close to an exit.

Aah!

What's wrong, Cierra?

A drop of water hit my back...

Don't scare us like that.

I'm sorry.

Water's starting to trickle through.

We should get out as soon as possible.

It could give way at any time.

Yay, we're outside!

Ahhh! The air's so fresh!

Let's look for dry ground.

Yeah.

There's moss growing on the rocks...

It makes it hard to walk...
Well, that's why I have wings.

Meow? (No one's coming?)

Lina can do it. Hah!

W-W-W-Whoa! I'm gonna fall!

You don't need to rush.
If you'd just take your time...

Hey, don't pull!

That's dan--Serene, why are you grabbing me?

I'll cast some--Huh!?

Why me, too!?

Ahhhh!

Lina...

Sorry... I tried to keep my balance...

Thanks to you, we're all soaking wet!

Serene, you pulled me in, as well.

You're to blame, too.

The fish I caught got away...

*sniff* I'm sorry!

Achoo!

We should make sure we're dry before we continue.

There are no good memories here.
Let's just go.

Grrr...

Demons!!

Ein, what should we do?

Looks like they're still here.

Let's keep going.

I agree.

...Huh? That's odd. Is it just me,
or is there more water than before?

More water?

Come to think of it, there are ripples now...

The waters of Tetyth may still be alive.

What's that?

A fish? It looks small.

That's a fish!?

It's stable here.
If we had a rod and bait, we could fish.

Rose wants to eat fresh fish, huh?

Meow meow meow. (Not raw fish...)
(What am I, a cat?)

Huh? You don't like fish?

............

I'd like to fish, but I don't have a rod...

We could fish from here...

Catch a big one!

Alright, I'll give it a try.

What about bait?

I... don't have any...

...Nothing's biting.

It takes time.

Nothing...

Ein, isn't the rod being tugged?

Hey,you're right!

What's this?

It looks like an old statue.

Too bad it wasn't a fishie.

(I'm glad it wasn't(drop))

Nothing's happening.

You need bait.

I guess so...

Let's try using the grasshopper.

How's it goin'?

Nothing yet...

Ein, it's tugging!

I got it!

You did it!

It's a good size.

So, what are we gonna do with the fish?

We can't just take it home...

What should I do?

Yeah! We should let it go!

It's happy!

Huh!? Poor thing...

Thank goodness.

We couldn't just leave it like that.

You really fished it...

The fish is flopping everywhere.

It'd make a great meal cooked.

Let's put it in the pouch.

(That wasn't the right timing, Ein.)

Awww, it got away...

It just took the bait and swam.

I guess I'm not cut out to be a fisherman...

We don't have time to be fishing.

You gonna be a fisherman?

One's enough.

I've had enough fishing...

There's a bunch of fish.

(Ein, there's a rock!)

Why are you so happy?

(Well, don't you like rocks?)

Not really, but...

It still might be of some use.

There's a bunch of rocks.

It looks like there's a city up ahead...

We might be at the entrance to Tetyth.

I don't see another snake.

We can search the chest all we want.

Hmm...

Whatcha gonna do?

Let's see what's inside...

Not right now.

There's a chest.

I wonder what's inside...

Let's look inside.

Hmm!?

There's something next to the chest!

(It's a snake!)

Ein, a snake!

Oh, yeah?

Hah!

Nice one, Ein.

Thank you, Ein.

Thanks!

I was a bit frightened.

Shoot! My hand slipped!

Ahhh!

I don't like snakes...

D-Do something!

I'll try...!

C-Cierra...

Oh, my... Did I overdo it a little?

(You crazy witch...(drop))

Let's not.

...Nothing's inside.

There used to be a chest here...

Did you say something, Serene?

N-No, nothing...

Bingo(note) They're here! Ein's here(note)

It's about time. Now, we can start our plan.

You sure you wanna flood the place(note)

That's right! We'll make them suffer!

But, won't he drown(note)

Ein's a heartless demon-murderer!

Oh, duh(note)

Open the gate!

Yes, ma'am(note)

It's empty...

Time to commence the plan.

Commencing our plan.

We'll beat Ein with our Golem.

We'll make mincemeat out of him!

Ah!

What're you doing?
Without the manual, we can't control it.

Sorry...

Well... We already started it.
We don't really need the manual...

Yeah, who reads them anyway?

Whoa!

I tripped on this stupid thing.

Is something buried underneath?

The sand must've hardened.

The water's risin'... We don't have much time.

I can hear flowing water. What is it?

!!! Ein, behind you!

The water's risen this high!?

At this rate, the city will be flooded soon...

I'd say it'd take about 50 turns.
Let's hurry!

Look! Something's in the water!

The water must've softened the sand
and something came loose.

What is it?

It looks like an old book.

"Lala Sutra"...?

I can't believe it's still readable.

It is written on special material.
It should survive almost anything.

It's probably junk.

The floating object's gone...

It probably got washed away.

The water level's rising. Let's move.

It's quite slippery here.

Sprites? Here!? Prepare to die!

Demons!

Ein, what's your plan?

Those demons are still here...

They won't let us pass without a fight.

Ein, let's hurry.

(It's a race against time.)

This door's all rusted.

Hey! There's a keyhole here.

(Man, it reeks...)

There's a keyhole right here.

Ein, the Rusty Key fits perfectly.

Ein, this door is locked.

We need to find the key...

It might open with the Rusty Key...

We need to get to higher ground.

We can't waste anymore time.
The water's on our tails. Let's get moving.

(We need an escape plan.)

There's a chest...

I wonder what's inside?

There's nothing inside...

Finally... Do you think we're safe?

(You can't relax now!)

No, not now.

Nothing's inside.

Huh? This door's locked.

It says, "Crystal Gate"...

Crystal, huh? How about that key?

Yeah, I was just about to--

Alright! It worked.

The door's open.

We should go before the water catches up.

Hmm... The door's locked tight.

It says "Crystal Gate"...

Can ya still hear the water...?

Yes. We are still in danger.

Not again...

(Look out, Ein!)

Wha!? An arrow!?

That was a close one...

What was that!?

That was scary!

Let's find the source.

Yargh!

Ein, are you alright?

My wing...! How dare you!

There's an archer nearby!

Everyone, stay alert!

Meow? (What's that?)

Hm!? Something just shined...

Something must be in that window.

It was reflectin' off the water.

Good job, Gateau.

(Oh, it's nothing.)

How are we to search such a small hole?

Even Lina's too fat to fit in there.

Serene!

I'm just kiddin'!

What are you all worried about?
We have Gateau!

Meow!? (Me!?)

Good idea.

(I don't like dark places...)

Rose doesn't look too happy about it...

Am I for or against Cierra's plan?

Okay. Gateau.
Please do the honors.

(Why me...?)

See? Gateau was happy to oblige.
You're such a good friend.

...Sorry, Rose(drop)

(It was a Mana Wisp.)

Excellent work, Gateau.

No, we shouldn't...

I thought it was a good idea...

(Whew!)

The light's disappearing...

What was it?

I guess we'll never know.

We should hurry on ahead.

The light's gone.

Water is pouring from the window...

(The water level's rising!)

We're running out of time.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Cierra.

No, it's okay.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Fia.

I'm just glad everyone's safe.

Oh, yes.

I found this while waiting.

Good job!

I saw it shining on the ground.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Serene.

What took you so long?

I got bored, so I beat up some demons.

What!? Really?

Here's what I took.

(She really did it...)

Brrr...

Oh my, what should we do?
We never dried ourselves...
So we might catch a cold.

I'm okay.
I know now's not the time to be complaining.

You're late... Foolish beings.

Those're demons!

We can't run. Let's go!

Those demons are still here.

We have to beat 'em to get past.

Hm? You're not going through the door?

Oh, you're going back?

What? You're not goin' through?

This door looks hefty.

What is it made out of?

This black metal... It's anbisium.

Can you blow that an-whatchamacallit up?

No, I can't.
It's the hardest alloy there is.

Hmmm...

It ain't budgin'.

I doubt it would.

This floor looks pretty painful.

Lina, be careful.

I know...

Huh? That tile looks weird.

It looks like some sort of panel.

Will stepping on this open that door?

So the heaviest one has to stand on it, right?

H-heaviest...

...one...

What's wrong, you two?

Oh, it's n-nothing. Right, Cierra?

Th-That's right...

Ein, who do ya think should step on it?

Who...?

Uhhh...

(Just pick someone and be done with it!)

Is the water level still rising?

Let's hurry on ahead, just in case.

A demon!

Ein, it's coming!

We need to get past...

Let's go!

We beat 'em...

(Let's hurry already! I'm getting drenched.)

Way to go, Ein!

What is this?

Shoot, I missed...

What was that? A piece of paper?

That enemy's tough.

We needa hurry or the water'll catch up!

We were blown away again!

We don't have much time...

Let's hurry!

I never miss my mark!

So that's who shot the arrows!

Those demons are still here.

We have no choice but to defeat them.

A chest... Was the enemy carrying this?

Let's see what's inside.

I can't see anything.

It seems like there are many things here.

Let's check it out.

Ein!

It seems it's a storage room.

Ah...

F-Fia, what's wrong!?

Ein... You didn't...

I'm going in, too.

Why are you all...?

J-Just because.

It's easier if we all look together.

I was lonely.

I think I found a key.

(Geez...)

There's nothing we need in there.

There's a bunch of chests.

Let's open them!

Let's see...

There's nothing inside.

What's inside...?

Your scales are mine. Heheheh...
They'll sell for a nice price...

......!?

Heheheh... Just stay still.

...Huh!? Who're you!?

An Undine is being attacked...!?

Get away from her!

That's right, back off!

What? You brat!

......!

Argh! She got away!

I'll kill you!

You're not gonna save her!?

...Hm? Who're you!?
You got some guts standing up to us!

We have no choice!

I'll kill you this time!

The Undine escaped...

Wow, it really opened.

I don't think I should...

.........

Umm...
You're the oldest, so I just thought...(drop)

I understand, Ein... I'll do my best.

It opened! Good job, Cierra!

Should I be proud of that?

Cierra, call us if something happens.

Okay... Come back soon...

M-Me?

Umm...
I thought you'd be fine by yourself...

...I understand, Ein. Please leave it to me.

It opened! I knew we could count on Fia.

...I understand. Ein, please leave it to me.

Fia, call us if something happens.

I will. I wish you luck, everyone.

Wha, me?

(Oh, thank goodness!)

Hey! Why me!?

Well...
You're strong, so I thought that
you'd be okay by yourself.

Well, if you say so.

Huh?

It looks like I'm too light for this.

Hey! Serene, you're floating!

Stop trying to fake your weight.

No cheating!

(Everyone's relentless...)

Okay, okay! Sheesh... Howzat?

See? It opened.

Yay(note)

What? Geez!

Yeah, yeah. I know.

Serene, call us if something happens.

Gotcha. Come back soon.

Huh, Lina?

(Whew...)

Umm...
It might be dangerous up ahead, so...

You were worried about me, huh?
I'll stay, then.

It's only going up a little.

Only a cat could fit through that.

We can't let Gateau go alone.

(You can't be that stupid...)

Huh!? Gateau?

I don't think that will work...

We all knew what was gonna happen...

We need someone heavier!

Then...

Who's going to...

...step on the panel?

*huff* *huff*

Ow... I was stung in several places...

They don't look serious, though.

Who'd set that kinda trap?

We made it.

The water seems to be leveling out.

Still, that was kinda sudden.

Even these buildings will wear away one day.
Did the architect even take that into account?

There's nothing here. Let's hurry on ahead.

It's been magically sealed.
It won't open ever again...

I guess we have to let this one go...

The contents were blown away as well...

Wow, what is this place?

A colosseum.

A wha?

An arena for battle.

Why do people do that?

Everyone has their reasons...

For themselves... For their family...
It could be anything at all.

Uh-huh...

It's quieted down.

These ropes look new.

They do, don't they?

That's odd.
Considering the period that this city was built...
There shouldn't be any rope...

It's like it wants ta be pulled.
I wonder...

Ein, pull one!

Which should I pull?

A Banango! Alright(note)

That's not what I meant.

Ow...

That looked painful.

What's this...?

Ein, it's a beehive!

Wha!?

Those are killer bees!

They don't look too happy.

Let's get outta here!

Ow! I got stung(drop)

Waah! So did I!

We have to get out of here!

Just keep running!

Let's not and say we did.

The rope fell to the ground.

It might come in handy later on.

You sure about that?

Let's keep moving.

Who did this?

I dunno, but he sounds pretty dumb to me.

Someone who has time on his hands.

Who's this Fool?

Who's this Sage?

Someone who has time on their hands.

There's that beehive.

Ein, that's dangerous.

I feel sorry for them, but it's for our safety.

Let's get going.

There's that villain, Ein!

That Ein(note)

Who goes there!?

The Red Sage!

And the Blue Fool!

Are here!

Heeeere(note)

You were out of synch again!

Whoops...

All that practice for nothing!

I-I'm sorry(note)

...What're these?

Twins, I suppose...?

What's done is done. Anyways...

Villainous bully of demons, we'll get you!

...Huh!? Villainous...? Me!?

Of course you!

Duh!

Escaping our flood, you cheater!

Cheater, cheater(note)

I didn't do anything...

Hey! That was your doing, then?

That's right! But, enough of that!
Fool! Show them our power!

I'll do my best(note)

I'm counting on you.

Let's play, boy(note)

(Be careful, Ein. He's not as weak as he looks.)

Everyone, watch out!

Ooooooh...

*huff* *huff* We did it...

Now do you understand our power?

...You are villains...
You're ALL villains!

Where'd you get that idea!?

More water's coming. You all can drown!

(H-He ran away!)

It seems he got away.

If what he said is true, we should hurry...

Let's do so.

Wow, it's bigger than I imagined.

How many people could fit in here...?

I am the champion of the Colosseo...

The demons are still there.

We can't pass unless we beat 'em.

Fighting demons in a battle arena...

Will fighting always be a part of history?

Fia...

The water's rising.
Let's hurry.

We can't go down any further...

Wow, this statue's fearsome-lookin'.

The Battle Lion...!? Could it be...?

Fia, do you know something?

Yes. Warriors used this statue...
to test their courage.

Test their courage...?

Yes.
It can tell if you've been courageous
when you stick your hand in its mouth.

If you're courageous?

You are blessed.

An' if you're not?

They say you become... unlucky.
But, I don't really remember the details...

Think of your past actions, Ein...
If you believe in yourself,
then go ahead and put your hand in.

My actions, huh...

(Don't think about anything stupid.)

Ein...

Are...

...you...

...okay?

I believed in you.

Really? I thought it'd rip his hand off.

Owowowow...

Ein!?

Hmm, that was weird...

(No, that seems about right.(drop))

Well, you don't look the courageous type.

That's a bit harsh, Serene.

Hey, I have an idea!

(Hey! What're you doing!?)

Gateau!

(Let go, you nut!)

(Owww... Rose sure can't take jokes...)

Ein! What are you doing!?

Sorry... I was testing Rose's courage.

I don't think cats needa be tested.

I'm... not so confident.

(Smart move...)

Who made this statue?

I'd... rather stay away from it.

I wonder how many people have tested their courage?

Meow! (Whoa!)

(Oh, it's just a water drop...)

There's a barrel.

It looks sturdy.

Let's see what's in it!

Hmm... If only we had a hammer...

A hammer could break that barrel.

Should I use the hammer?

We shouldn't just break everything.

We would need a hammer to break it.

We should just give up on the barrel.

There's a barrel.
We'd need a hammer to break it.

We destroyed most of it.

Ahh... It feels nice to be out.

Yeah. Away from the Colosseo.

But, we can't rest now.

Stay right where you are!
We'll end it quickly.

We must defeat them to move on.

(You did it!)
(Let's get outta here, now.)

We're finally outta there.

(The Colosseo's sinking...)
(It won't be disturbed for a long time.)

There's a door.

From the looks of it...
It should lead us out of the Colosseo.

Hmm... If only we had a hammer...

It looks sturdy...

There's a barrel.
We'd need a hammer to break it.

We destroyed most of it.

Man, it's big in here.
Why are ancient buildings always so...
...so freakin' huge?

I think that it just makes running errands
a pain in the butt...

If everyone in the world were as practical as you,
then life would be much easier.

...Really?

Yes.

The sword's chained down...

There must be a curse on the sword.

A... curse...

Ein, if it's alright with you,

may I uncurse it?

I-I...... Okay...

(Alright, then...)

Uungg-hah!

Arggghhh--

It seems the curse was still in effect.

I can't do it...

Sheesh, you should've let Fia help you.

Thank you very much.

I shall begin the ceremony.

Here I go!

I did it!

Alright, Fia!

Oh? Ahh!

I'm sorry, Ein. I failed...

No, it's my fault. I've asked too much of you.

It's my fault, really...

Don't worry about it so much.
You can always succeed next time.
Right, Fia?

You're right!

That may be best...
We don't know what curse it is.

A cursed sword... I'd rather not.

The torn chains are hanging from the wall.

How did that sword end up there...?

What's this letter?

That's some terrible handwriting.

Is it from that Sage or that Fool again?

Really... They must be bored silly...

They're very methodical.

But they sure suck at handwriting(note)

(Your penmanship isn't much better...)

Another letter...

This makes three...

Maybe I shouldn't.

Poison gas!

Now, what's inside...?

Ugh... Well, I hope it's worth it.

An arrow trap!

What's inside?

There's treasure inside, right!?

Freeze gas!

What item merits such a trap...?

A magic lock!

You did it! It stopped!

Why would a chest need to be locked?

*sigh* It's locked...

I didn't make it in time...

I'm sorry to say that this chest
will never open again.

Awwww...

It's going to explode!

It's disarmed!

Not bad, Ein!

*cough* *cough*

*sigh* So much for the treasure...

Everything's been blown to bits...

Alright! So much for that trap.

We did it(note)

That was a piece of cake!

My, that was easy.

Waaah!

Ahh!

W-Whoa!

This is...

Alright!

Let's make good use of it.

How lucky(star)

Isn't that nice.

Water hasn't reached here yet...

But, the water must still be rising.

We don't have time to lose.

Something's on it... Umm... "Sa... Foo..."

I can't read it...

It's a very unique style of writing.

In other words, it sucks.

I'll read it.
"The Sage and the Fool are the best. True or False?"

...is what it says.

That's incredible, Cierra!

Oh, it's nothing.

True or False, huh...

There's an O and X panel right here.

Does that mean...

It's a trap. Let's just ignore it.

I don't think there's any point to this...

There, there. It'll be fun, Serene.

We got it right! Woohoo!

Should we be happy...?

Ein, in a case like this, I think...
...you should flatter the opponent.

Sorry, everyone...

That's right. Let's move on.

The contraption isn't working anymore.

We shouldn't touch this contraption.

Let's hurry.

We hafta beat 'em to get past.

Alright(note) Let's keep goin'.

I've never seen ground like this before...

Why's it so white?

It's because of the mineral.

The White Plateaus of Aura are made of
limestones and used to be a place where
silver and mithril were mined.
That was before this city was built.

Wow, Fia. You know so much about the land.

Ritz explained this to me before.

These rocks look kinda neat. Can we take some?

Yeah, let's take a few with us.

Nah, we don't need it.

I take it all the buildings are made of these rocks?

Yes, that's why the city looks so white.

These are mint herbs.

Mint? Ooh, I gotta try one.

You can't eat it,
but I have heard that washing with it
will make your skin smooth.

Is that so?
I don't see that plant very often.

Let's take some.
They smell nice.

You're not going to grab some?
That's a shame...

I can't believe water can be such a pain.

Tetyth is a sunken city.

Whadda ya mean?

They say that Tetyth began sinking,
because the people here angered the gods.

And now, we are at that same Tetyth...
Feeling the same pain of the people...

The books say that the upper level is...
...the church district. Records have it that
only those at that area were spared.

*sniff* Batty...

It was a demon. It couldn't be helped.

...I know...

Did you hear a cry?

Nope, not a thing.

The water's rising again. We gotta hurry...

Those two are nothin' but trouble...

The bat looks surprised...

I'd be too, if a rock flew my way.

Hey, Ein! Catch it for me!

I don't think bats are very delicious.

I'm not gonna eat it!

Go, go, Ein!

(heart)Yay(heart)

Not bad!

We won't lose next time. Right, Gateau?

(I'd never do something like that!)

My, aren't we motivated.

(Ugh... I give up...)

Whoops, I missed...

W-What are ya doin'!?

Ooh! It hit...

Batty! Batty...!!

B-But, it's the enemy...

Waaaaaah!

W-What're ya doin'!?

(Nice miss, buddy.)

Why'd you attack it!?

I didn't... I mean... It IS a demon...

Ah... It flew away.

It went back to its home.

Yeah... Bye-bye, batty.

The wings of the bat are on the ground.

*sniff* *sniff*

And now for the spoils of victory.

No, not after what I did to Lina...

I kinda feel sorry for what I did.

It kinda feel sorry for what I did.

I heard the sound coming from here...

Is it an enemy?

Let's see who's there.

Ooh, nice pitch!

It's a batty!

It was a bat crying, then.

(You suck.)

If it's an enemy, I'd rather go unnoticed.

The bat's gone.

Nothing suspicious, here.

M-Me!?

You're the only one who can fly up there.
We're counting on you!

I'll be prepared to help with my magic.

............(drop)

You're our only hope. Please?

O-Okay already.
I'm a bit scared, but I'll try.

Please be careful.

How is it inside? Can you see in the dark okay?

Hmmm... I can see just fine. I see a whole lotta dark.

There any chests?

............ I don't see anything.

Hmmm... Nothin'. I can't see a thing.

I see. Thanks, Serene.
I'm glad there weren't any enemies.

That's terrible handwriting.

They're very methodical.

(Lina, your penmanship isn't much better...)

The water's rising... We have to hurry.

Still? Geez.

This place really is big.

It's not called a city for nothing.

The sinking city...
What did the people think when it was destroyed?

(Serene...)

There's a bunch of religious buildings.

Ein... let's go.

It's been sealed with magic.
It won't open ever again...

I guess we have to give it up...

The contents were blown away, as well...

This is St. Claremonts district...

Many people came here waiting for a savior.

They're here! Sister, they're here!

Feel the power of our Golem!

They're here, again!

The demons are still here.

We must defeat them to proceed.

Tch... If only we had our Golem...

That wasn't in our calculations...

I can hear the water. We have to hurry.

There's nothing here.

A golden door...

You picked up a key of this color, didn'tcha?

Doesn't hurt to try it.

Well, whaddaya know!

A golden door... Hmm... It's locked.

I wonder where's the key?

It's depressing to see a city sink.

It's like the water's washing everything away...
Even memories...

It's completely submerged...

Look! Somethin's in the water!

Hey, there is.

Good eyesight, sport.

Hee hee(note)

It looks like a bottle.

This area's been flooded.

The water level's already this high.
This area's been flooded.

The bottle must've drifted here.

It's within reach... Whatcha gonna do?

Mm... Got it!

Is it a message bottle?

We should put it back. It feels wrong opening it.

It'll be okay. Let's open it.

E-Ein...

What's it say?

What? Aw, I wanna know what's inside!

Yeah! It's not gonna hurt anyone.

That's not the point...

It might contain vital information...

............
Still, I'd rather not.

???

Ein?

I hope it reaches its destination someday.

We don't need this...

The bottle's just floatin' there.

We don't have time to pick up trash.

Aw, there's no more message bottles...

They're not that common, y'know.

The bottle must've drifted off...

The water's rising. We need to hurry.

Ah, it's rare to have guests 'round here.

She's not bein' attacked this time.

Always a good thing.

Oh! Did you save my little sister, Iria?

Oh, it wasn't you?
Well, she ran away before we could talk.

She's a... shy one. Anyways... thank you.

I'm Aria. The other Undines and I live around here.
Hmmm... What do you want as a reward?

We're just happy that your sister's safe.

I insist. I have my pride as queen to--
Uh, never mind. Still, I do want to thank ya.
Hold on. I'll be back in a jiffy.

Hey, wait--

On second thought, come back in a bit.

...She left.

What's in it?

Treasure!

That's awesome!

There's a chest over there...

There's a chest over there...

But we can't get to it.

But it's right there...
Do we hafta find a way around?

Everything's sinking...

This may be the work of the demons...
But that is not all, I believe.

Gimme all your valuables and scram!

We have to beat 'em to move on.

Shoot... We were blown away...

Again! Geez!

We should decide where we're going next.

Yes, and before the water rises.

The water's come this high...

I can hear the water...
It might catch up at any moment now.

Your sword is mine...

More demons!

They won't let us pass...

Alright! We beat 'em.

We found treasure!

Wow, this must be expensive...

There's a chest over there...

We can't reach it...

We're finally past St. Claremonts.

What's next...?

What's beyond these churches?

Rrrrrr...

Ein, it's a Golem!

It's coming this way!

Ein, about that Golem...

Oh, yeah! The code!

(Hurry it up, slow-hand!)

Uhhh...
The code was on that note...
What was it now?

Ein, hurry!

Rrr...rr...r......

You did it!
The Golem shut down.

Rrr...!?

It didn't work!

It's coming!

We did it!

Was that Golem set by the demons?

More flooding? How long's this gonna last...?

...So that's why you want a gift.
But... what do land-dwellers like?

Princess, how about this?

*giggle* Not when a man's around.
I think this one'll be more useful instead.

Ummm...

I think it'll do. He'll like it!

Umm... Aria... I-I'll go... with you...

You do so, and don't forget to say your thanks!

Okay...

There you are! Sorry to keep you waiting(note)

My sister's here, too... Hey... where are you?

U-Um... You... s-saved me... a while... ago...

I'm glad you're safe.

I-I was embarrassed... I couldn't... th-thank you...
But... I'd be ashamed n-not to say it...
Th-Thank you... ...very much.

Good, good! You said it!
You have my thanks, as well!
Here's my gift to you!

Bye-bye now(note)

G-Good-bye...

They look alike, but they're totally different.

We got a gift!

Ein, speaking of Golems...

Oh yeah, I have the manual.

(Ein, the manual!)

There was a code to shut the Golem down.

Hey Ein, look at the manual...
Did you check using the Item command?

...Did I?

Ein, please enter the code.

It shut down...? No way...

We don't need the Golem to beat you!

Ein, let's go!

What are you doing?

Stop messing around.

It's scary. Let's run away!

Don't let your guard down!

Ugh... There's an invisible wall...

We can't get through...

Let's go over there.

W-wha? There's a wall?

The invisible wall is blockin' our way.

We can't get ta the other side...

We won't lose to some Golem. Let's do it!

Now, let's see what's inside...

Ugh... Well, what's inside...?

What item merits such a device...?

I'm sorry to say it,
but this chest will never open again.

Awww man...

It's going to explode!

*sigh* So much for the loot...

Alright! So much for that trap.

That was a piece of cake!

It's a bridge.

I never imagined they could be this high...

I wonder where it goes...?

You two...!

Sis, the villains are here!

I didn't think that Fool would lose.
I underestimated you.
But not this time, you group of bullies!

Lina isn't a bully!

That's right! He deserved a beatin' anyways!

My brother deserved nothing of the sort!
Haughty bullies!

Watch your tongue!

And such lewd attire, showing off so much skin!

Wha...!?

Naughty, haughty bullies!

Is it that fun badmouthing others!?

Of course it is! Don't you know that?
Bullies! Naughty, haughty AND stupid!
I'll just crush you all!

What should we do?

I'm pissed! Let's go, everyone!

Right behind you!

She must be taught a lesson.

C'mon!

We're not runnin'! Right, everyone?

Of course not!

Let's beat her!

Sis, we can't do it...

Fool...

Let's give it up...

But then, everyone'll be torn limb by limb...

We wouldn't do that!

That's right.

Don't be tricked, Fool!
They're Sprites!

No, you're wrong...
We don't want to fight.

Seriously?

But I heard Sprites eradicate everything...

That's not true...

Then, will you let us go?

See? We're not bad(note)

...Thank you.
I'm sorry for all the names I called you(drop)

Soooorrry(note)

Let's go home, Fool.

Ta-ta(note)

You truly are villains...

Sis!!!!

They're demons... It... can't be helped...

That's true... but still...

I'm sorry to say it,
but that chest will never open again.

Awww...

It's gonna blow!

Phew!

*sigh* So much for the treasure...

Alright! So much for that trap.

Piece ofcake!

Ohhh!

Let's make good use of it.

Whoa!!

It's a lot different in here.

Ow... I-Is everyone alright?

I'm okay.

It hurts a bit, but it's nothin'.

Don't worry about me.

I didn't fall,
so you don't need to ask me.

That's good to hear.

(You forgetting someone?)

It's decorated everywhere...

We must be at the Flaybell Cathedral.

Flaybell Cathedral...

Yes. There aren't many records left,
but I've heard many rumors about it.
This cathedral was built on greed...

What? Really?

Elements, burn my enemies.

It looks like they're still here.

The Accursed may be near.

Ein, we can climb up from here.

Shoot...

Aaah!

Waaaah!

I think we can make it onto that statue...

Ein, you serious?

I understand.

Oh my, jumping from there?

Good luck(note)

Alright, let's go!

On second thought, It looks dangerous.

Angels still hold up the cathedral...

The statues are almost submerged...

It's only a matter of time...
Let's hurry!

After lookin' at this cathedral for a while,
I kinda understand the reason why Tetyth sunk...

It's overly extravagant...

I always thought that...
a city sinking due to the gods' anger
was nothin' more than an old folk tale.
But... seeing this...

The forehead's shining.

You can see the sky... It's like a pathway.

They may have tried to talk to the gods from here...

Well... Are you all ready?

We've been ready all this time.

Who are you?

You're...!?

...An angel burdened with the sins of others.

An angel!?
Why are you here...?

Those fools of Asgard...
...banished me in my quest for power.

Hmm? I sense you are an angel, as well.
Yet you have no wings...
So you, like me, are an exile.
Join me, and together we shall rule this land.
I have awakened to new powers.
Tetyth shall be the next Paradise!

You're no longer an angel, Accursed one!

What!?

As an angel of Asgard, I will defeat you!
You shall atone for your sins. Prepare yourself!

We won...

Have we redeemed the Tetythians?
I certainly hope they appreciate this.

Let's go home.

(We finished sealing the Accursed at Tetyth.)
(Things are going well.)

Yeah.
Soon, I can fulfill my oath to Ursula.

That voice!

(It couldn't be...)

So you're alive... Ein...

Ledah...

Why are you siding with the enemy?

That's...

We must activate the Retribution.
Ursula is hindering us.
It's not too late. Return to your post.

There has to be another way!

We don't have time for that.
Asgard is in danger...
The best method is the destruction of Riviera.

But there's life here, too!

You're letting your emotions interfere.
If you won't pass judgment, then I will.

............
Ledah... What are you trying to do?

...Yggdrasil...

...Yggdrasil...?

(He's gone...)

We came here together...
But everything's different now...
Why'd it come to this...?

Ein!
What're ya doin'? We'll leave you behind!

S-sorry. I'm on my way.

That statue...

Tetyth was built by 12 beautiful angels.
It was a holy city.

Then these statues represent them?

That's what the legend says.

Why don't they have wings?

It is said they were exiled from Asgard.

So they're bad angels...

(Fallen angels...)

Ein!
It looks like we could jump onto that!

Alright, let's give it a shot!

Hm... Is there anything around here?

Ein, what're you staring at?

I'm just looking for items in this ditch.

That's an awfully deep ditch...

(How enviable...)

Ein, you pervert!

?

Hmph!

I swear I just saw the forehead shine...

You're right. When we were up above,
I saw it, as well.

Serene, can you check the forehead?

I'm on it!

Ein, there's some kinda gem in here.

Mmmm...

Here ya go.

I can feel divine energy emitting from it.

It feels sacred...

For me...? Oh, Ein, thank you.

Can I have it? It's sooo pretty.

Thanks, Ein! Wow, it's pretty!

Thank you very much. I can feel its energy.

(M-Me!?)
(Well, uh, thanks.)

I shouldn't play favorites.

We better not touch it.

I don't see anything else.

What are you staring at, Ein?

There's a gem in its forehead.

This statue is so scantily clad.

Eww! Ein's grabbing her butt...

No, I'm climbing.

Your hands're squeezin' so hard...

I-I'm trying to support my weight...

Hmm... I can feel warmth coming from this statue...
It's pretty smooth, too...

Ein... What do you think you're doing?

I was just wondering what material it's...

Hmmmm...

Ein, your hands seem more than ready.

Huh? I didn't mean it like...

Eww! You're touching again...!

I have to or I'd fall off!

Hmmm... There's nothing here.

How long do you plan to look at her butt?

(Let's just move on...)

Perfect landing!

Where are we?

Looks like we're on the lap.

Let's climb up from here.

Looks like we're on the lap.

The knee...

This is more like a thigh.

E-Ein, what exactly are you looking for?

Y'know, now that you mention it...

Ein...?

Huh!? Don't get any wrong ideas...

Don't worry, Ein(drop) We know you're innocent...

Or is he?

I didn't do anything!

What do you think, Rose?

(Why are you asking me...?)

(Fia's eyes give me the creeps!)

Amazing... a book this size...

It looks to be of some importance,
but it's far too large to take home.
We could probably carry one page, though.

One page...

Lina likes this page!
It's got a buncha pictures!

Oh, Lina.
Ein, I prefer the page...
...with a magic circle written on it.

I prefer a page full of writing...

The less words, the better for me. Words bore me.

(Who's page should I pick?)

Yay! I love you, Ein(heart)

Ein, you're too lenient on Lina.

Go ahead and pull the page out.

Really? Why, thank you!

Aww... Ein!

Really? Oh, thank you(note)

Awww... Ein...

Alright, everyone pull!

Huh!? Well, that's nice, but...

Alright, then. I pick this page.

Are you serious?
This page has weird symbols.

That's the page I picked.

(Maybe this wasn't such a good idea...)

Sweet. How about this page?

Ein, this page...

I knew it! Ein is a pervert.

Ein, this goddess is naked...

I-I didn't notice that!
I just thought it was very artistic.

Um... so...

Artistic, huh...

There, there. He's chosen a page...
So, let's take it home.

...Don't point the finger at me if anything happens.

We don't really need a page...

A giant book...

Just lookin' at it makes me sleepy.

Maybe it's just me...
...but looking around here is makin' me sleepy...
...kinda like I'm readin' a book...

*chirp* *chirp*

I'm awake now. What's the plan?

We can't just run away. Let's go!

Those demons haven't left yet.

Then we need to beat them.

Woohoo! They fell!

This height... I feel a bit sorry for them...

Whoaaa!

Ahhhhh!

These appear to be giant books.

A bunch of books lined up...

We'd be smooshed if they fell down.

We can climb up here.

(What was this place...)

These appear to be giant books.

So why are the books so huge?

That book!? It can't be...

It is! It's the Book of Valdes.

The Book of Valdes!?

Is it famous?

It's the foundation of all magic!
It also contains a forbidden chapter...

Then why is it here?

I'd like to take it, but it's far too big...

There's a piece of paper sticking out!

It's an old memo...

Let's take it.
At the very least, we'll have this memo.

But it's so high up...

Lemme take care of it!

Here goes...

Go Serene!

Just a little more.

Thank you.

Don't sweat it.

Yay, Serene!

Oh, cut it out...

Let's not bother.

A bunch of books lined up...

They must be of some importance.

Ein, there's nowhere to go.

Yeah, it's pretty far from here to there.
But there's no use in not trying.

We're just gonna have to jump for it.

Huh!

We managed to do it.

Let's move.

Whaa!?

Not right now...

Here we go.

A treasure chest...

No, not right now.

So, what's inside...?

Ugh... so, what's inside?

Whew... so what's inside?

You did it! It stopped!

Why would this particular chest need to be locked?

*sigh* It's locked...

I failed...

I'm sorry to say this, but...
This chest will never be open again.

*sigh*

*sigh* So much for the loot...

Alright! Well that's that.

My, was that easy.

Lucky(star)

Well, isn't that nice.