| Jade | I left you once, <pc>, and
I swear I will never do that again. I owe it to Lady Eleanor. Now, come. We must rejoin Rab and the others before Hendrik and his men find us. Let’s head back to the ruins of Dundrasil. |
| Jade | We seem to have given them the
slip—but we were very fortunate. If Hendrik hadn’t faltered, we’d have been
done for… Well, let’s not dwell on that. We must return to Dundrasil and rejoin the others. |
| Jade | For years Rab and I have been
trying to uncover the truth about the evil that dwells in Heliodor… But all we have succeeded in learning is a name: Mordegon… We feared we had reached a dead end, but things have changed. With you alongside us, we may yet rid Heliodor of the shadow that has fallen upon it. |
| Jade | That vision the Rainbough gave
us was incredible… There’s no doubt about it—you really are the
Luminary. Rab and I have spent so many years wandering around, getting nowhere. If only we’d have found you sooner… |
| Jade | I can’t believe I allowed us to
be spotted! How could I have been so careless!? Reinforcements will already
be on the way, I’m certain of it… Come on, <pc>! We must hurry up and rejoin the others! |
| Jade | We must get away from here,
before reinforcements arrive! Come on, <pc>! Let’s return to the altar and join Rab and the others! |
| Jade | Every time I see the sea, it
reminds me of what happened all those years ago in Dundrasil. Rab and I fled and boarded a ship, setting sail before dawn. I still remember the inky black water. I was terrified, but Rab put his arm round my shoulder and told me it was going to be alright. I will never forget that. |
| Jade | Rab really is very popular. At
first I didn’t believe him when he said he had friends all over the world,
but it’s true. And they weren’t all elderly gentlemen, either. Rab gets along with everyone—princesses and paupers, young and old. No, there can’t be many royals like him… |
| Jade | Once the sea gates have been
opened, we can take to the high seas. Who knows what awaits us there… But first things first, we need to board our ship and return to Puerto Valor. Servantes should open the gates for us once we are ready. |
| Jade | Is there something else we need
to do here, <pc>? I know it’s very pleasant, but this isn’t the time to
dawdle… The gates are open, and the ocean awaits. Let’s go and see what new things we can find out. |
| Jade | I do understand, <pc>.
Sometimes all you want to do is forget about the world’s troubles and have
some fun… Well, I suppose I can’t stop you. Please don’t overdo it, though. I may not know much about casinos, but I know that moderation is the key… |
| Jade | I would never have expected you to be quite such a fan of casinos, <pc>. Still, I don’t suppose anything I say will persuade you to leave. I’ll just have to wait until you get bored… |
| Jade | If the Rainbough hadn’t shown us
that vision, we’d have no idea how to get to Yggdrasil. To think, when we first laid eyes on it back in Octagonia, we had no idea of the power the Rainbough possessed… |
| Jade | Rab and I spent so long trying
to find out more about Mordegon, but we just kept hitting a brick
wall… But now we’ve met you, there’s hope again. I’m starting to believe we can finish this… |
| Jade | …… |
| Jade | The girl you told us about—Dora,
was it?—I saw her walking towards the ruins. I expect it’s not sightseeing that’s drawing her there—just what is it about that place? |
| Jade | You know that little girl you
told us about? Do you think she might still be searching for her
parents? I know we must push on, but I really don’t think we can leave until we have made sure she is alright. |
| Jade | The people trapped inside that
mural are in desperate need of our help. I know it’s a dreadful place, but as long as we are together, we have nothing to fear. Come on, <pc>—we have to go back. |
| Jade | Did you notice that the mural
had a crack, just like the one on the Other Side? It’s hard to believe, I know, but I think we may have been inside the mural… |
| Jade | I wasn’t totally unprepared for
it, but it was still a shock to see that little girl suddenly turn into that
evil creature… I can’t help thinking of my poor father. Mordegon seems to have deceived him. He seems to have deceived everyone in Heliodor… |
| Jade | Many centuries ago, Phnom Nonh
was at the heart of a flourishing civilisation. Then Mordegon possessed its
chancellor, and reduced it to ruins… I fear that something similar is now taking place in Heliodor. After all, Mordegon is already making his presence felt in the kingdom. Who knows what he may be plotting…? |
| Jade | Ever since we came in here, I
feel as if we’re being watched. Can you sense it too? It’s as if some evil
presence is following our every move… I fear for that poor girl. It can’t be safe for her to be here alone… |
| Jade | That woman in the picture, it’s
strange, but she seemed to be especially fond of you, <pc>… Oh, and you know what else is strange? I’ve started to feel as though we’re being watched again. Ever since that woman in the painting went away, in fact… |
| Jade | This is not going to end here. I won’t let it. Now come on, <pc>. Let’s find a way out—we’re not going to let some wretched curse stand in our way! |
| Jade | You saved us, <pc>…
Thank you. There is evil in this place that must be confronted, but for now I think it’s best for us to find a way out of here. |
| Jade | Mordegon… I suspect he’s the
one who’s behind all of this… Behind everything that’s happened in
Heliodor… We have a lot to think about, but for now we’d better return to the village. Oh, and let’s not forget that we have the magic key now. That was an unexpected bonus. |
| Jade | Rab and I have visited Phnom
Nonh once before… We didn’t find out anything useful back then, but this time we’ve got you with us, <pc>… |
| Jade | L’Académie de Notre Maître des
Médailles… My mother told me about this place. It’s one of the finest schools in Erdrea. All sorts of rich folks send their girls here to learn how to be perfect little ladies… |
| Jade | We should look out for columns
of light when we’re out at sea—they’re a sign that we can use Lorelei’s harp,
apparently. It seems there are places we can go that no ship could ever reach… |
| Jade | Did Sniflheim get hit by an ice
storm? Is that why everything’s frozen? I don’t know much about cold climates, but this seems too extreme to just be down to bad weather. There must be some other explanation… |
| Jade | We’ll freeze to death if we stay out here much longer. If we can’t get in through the gate, we’ll need to find another way. |
| Jade | (gulp) That was a long voyage…
I hope no one’s feeling…seasick… Maybe we should find an inn and take a rest, <pc>? We shouldn’t try and do too much. Someone might…(gulp)…you know…someone might be feeling a little…(gulp)…unwell… |
| Jade | This wind chills you to the bone… I knew it was going to be cold up here, but I wasn’t prepared for this… |
| Jade | The Eerie Eyrie… What an
impressive name! And fitting, too… Birds are very important to us Heliodorians. We have a two-headed eagle on our royal crest, after all… |
| Jade | Once all this is over, I would
really like to have a proper conversation with Queen Marina. Truly, she seems like a natural leader, someone who was born to rule. I would love to hear more about her experiences as Queen… |
| Jade | So this is where Michelle comes
from. Well, it’s certainly very different to life on dry land! I’d love to take a look around, but we should speak to the Queen first. We need to tell her about Michelle and Kainui. |
| Jade | …… |
| Jade | Hmm… I can’t see anyone around
here who fits Michelle’s description of her fiancé. She did say Kai was a
fisherman from this village though, didn’t she? Well, I suppose there’s nothing else for it—we’ll just have to ask around. Surely somebody in the village must know where we can find him. |
| Jade | Well, that explains it. The
reason Kai couldn’t go to meet Michelle was because he had to fight the giant
squid and save his village. No wonder she’s got such a soft spot for him—he’s quite the hero. |
| Jade | Why isn’t Kai celebrating the
defeat of the demon squid with everyone else? I don’t mean to speak badly of him, but it would seem he’s not the most fun-loving fellow… |
| Jade | That story was true. All those
terrible things really happened to Kai’s grandfather. I can hardly believe
it. In fact, I don’t believe it at all! The Michelle we met would never steal anyone’s soul! Still, I don’t suppose there’s anything we can do about that now. Let’s go and see what Kai has to show us. He said we should meet him on Saikiki Beach, on the other side of the church. |
| Jade | Let’s go back to the Strand,
<pc>. We need to give that veil to Michelle. The luau’s over and the fishermen are making themselves ready to set sail again. We should do the same. |
| Jade | Come on, <pc>. Let’s take Kai over to Saikiki Beach. Michelle has waited long enough already. |
| Jade | I never knew that mermaids lived
for five hundred years. The flow of time must feel so much slower to them
than it does to us. That didn’t make any difference in the end, though… Michelle couldn’t bear to spend another second in a world without Kainoa. |
| Jade | When you’ve finished
sightseeing, let’s head down to the kingdom of the mermaids, shall we? We
have to tell the Queen what happened to Michelle. The whirlpool that leads to Nautica is in the middle of the inland sea. We just need to sail through the Valorian strait and play Lorelei’s harp once we’re in the right spot. |
| Jade | Queen Marina said she would pray
that Michelle and Kainoa would meet again in their next lives, and I’m going
to do the same. It was the World Tree’s will that brought them together. I’m sure that one day their spirits will meet again, and then they’ll never be apart. |
| Jade | So this is Saikiki Beach, the place that Kai’s grandfather was exiled to. I wonder what it is that he wants to show us? |
| Jade | What a lonely place Saikiki Beach is… I can’t begin to imagine how Kainoa must have felt, living alone in that cabin for all those years. |
| Jade | Michelle’s waiting for us behind that rock. Let’s take Kai to meet her. She’s been waiting long enough. |
| Jade | Kai seemed pretty upset back
there. I know he’s not the friendliest person, but I think he probably needs
some company right now. Let’s check on him before we head back to the village. |
| Jade | The mermaid in Kainoa’s painting looked just like Michelle… He only knew her for a short time, but he never forgot her face… |
| Jade | I wonder why Kainoa never went
to meet Michelle? Surely he could have built a new boat and slipped away when
no one was looking? Instead, he died on this lonely shore, without ever telling anyone what really happened. I’m sure he must have had a very good reason… |
| Jade | Come on, <pc>. Let’s go
and find Kai and bring him back to Michelle. She said she marked his village on your map, didn’t she? Once we’re at sea we can get our bearings and set sail for Lonalulu. |
| Jade | Does Michelle know the kind of
stories they’re telling about her kind back in Lonalulu, do you think? If I found out that my fiancé’s friends and relations were spreading malicious rumours about me, I don’t know what I’d do… |
| Jade | I know it’s hard, but we have to
give Michelle the veil and tell her why her fiancé isn’t with us. We have to see this through to the bitter end… |
| Jade | The jetty where we usually land
is far too exposed—Michelle would be spotted right away. We should sail around the cape and ask her to wait for us by Saikiki Beach. Nobody ever goes there—it’s the perfect place for a secret rendezvous. |
| Jade | I know it’s too late to change
anything now, but I wish Michelle hadn’t chosen to end it all. Losing people that you love is sad, but it is simply a part of life. So long as one is alive, one can dream of a better tomorrow. That’s what I believe, at least… |
| Jade | You did the right thing, <pc>. You can’t live without hope. Even if that hope is just an illusion… |
| Jade | When we meet the queen of the
mermaids, we should ask her about the Orb—but there’s something more
important we have to tell her first. We have to tell her that Michelle won’t be coming back… |
| Jade | Well, here we are. Nautica,
Michelle’s hometown… You can’t see it at all from the surface, but it’s so
beautiful up close. Still, we can leave the sightseeing till later. First we have to speak with the Queen, and tell her what happened with Michelle and Kai… |
| Jade | When our adventure is over, I’d
like to come back here and have a good, long chat with Queen Marina. She was born a princess, too. I’m sure she’d be able to give me some excellent advice about how best to rule my country when the time comes. |
| Jade | Michelle has marked Lonalulu on
the map for us so we won’t get lost. Come on <pc>, let’s go and find Kai and bring those lovebirds back together! |
| Jade | This might be the last time we ever set foot on the Strand. Now that Michelle is gone, we have no reason to go there again. |
| Jade | The Champs Sauvage… This takes me back. Rab and I passed through these fields and valleys a fair few times on our travels. |
| Jade | When Rab and I were travelling
together and we needed to cross the ocean, we used to beg for lifts on
fishing boats or stow away on cargo ships. Either way, it was never a pleasant voyage. It’s so much more enjoyable to be able to set sail whenever and wherever we please—thank goodness we met Sylvando! |
| Jade | Ever since the fateful night we
were driven from Dundrasil, Rab and I have wandered the world, keeping our
true identities secret. We passed through these lands several times, I’m sure. There’s a village with some famous old ruins over the bridge to the south. |
| Jade | Taking a tour of this school is
all well and good, but don’t you think we ought to visit the kingdom of the
mermaids first? We need to tell Queen Marina what happened between Michelle and Kai… |
| Jade | When I was the same age as these
schoolgirls, I was studying too. Rab was teaching me how to perform the
perfect roundhouse kick. I can still remember the very first time I was able to put my boot through a brick wall. Such happy days… |
| Jade | The Eerie Eyrie… I wonder
what’s so eerie about it? Perhaps a particularly fearsome kind of bird makes
its nest here. I hope so… The emblem of Heliodor is an enormous double-headed eagle. I saw it everywhere when I was a little girl, and I’ve loved birds ever since—the eerier the better! |
| Jade | Rab and I wandered from town to
town for years, keeping our identities secret. We were always on the move,
never staying in any one place for long. We tried to keep away from crowds, in case anyone recognised us and reported it to my father. I could never make any real friends. …Ah, but that’s all in the past. Now that I’ve found you, I’ll never be lonely again. |
| Jade | It looks like we can’t get in through the main gates, but we’ll freeze if we stay out here. Let’s see if we can find another way into the city. |
| Jade | Phew… We’re finally here. I
think that’s the longest, choppiest boat ride I’ve ever been on. How are you
feeling, <pc>? Did you get seasick? If you’re not feeling well, we should take a rest at the inn. |
| Jade | The whole town is frozen… How
could this have happened? Did a blizzard suddenly pick up and freeze
everything in an instant? It hardly seems possible…but I can’t think of any other explanation… |
| Jade | …… |
| Jade | Queen Frysabel said a band of
soldiers from a faraway land came to her aid. Who exactly are they, do you
think? She wasn’t very forthcoming with the details. Still, they must be on our side if they’ve agreed to fight the wicked witch. We should go and help them. |
| Jade | You’re concerned for the Sniflheimers aren’t you, <pc>? Well, we’re not going to find out how to save them by loitering around here. We need to get to the Royal Library! |
| Jade | The great enchanted beast
absorbed a part of the witch’s power… But now the beast is no more, does
this mean all her powers have returned? Even with her diminished strength, she was able to freeze this entire city. I shudder to think how strong she must be now… |
| Jade | Erik said we should meet him by
the main gates after we’ve finished doing whatever we need to do in the
city. It seems he wants to be alone for a while. I don’t know why. I suppose we all get that way from time to time… |
| Jade | Sniflheim has nothing to fear from Krystalinda now. She and Queen Frysabel seem to have become the best of friends. |
| Jade | Honestly, Rab hasn’t changed a
bit. I asked him to try his best to be a good role model for you, but chance
would be a fine thing. They say that violence never solves anything, but perhaps just this once… |
| Jade | The Sniflheimers don’t seem to realise they’ve been frozen solid all this time… Still, they don’t seem to be feeling any ill effects. What they don’t know can’t hurt them, I suppose. |
| Jade | Krystalinda’s a master
manipulator. She tricked us—perhaps she’s tricked Her Majesty, too. Be careful, <pc>. This could all be part of the witch’s plan. Don’t let your guard down for an instant! |
| Jade | Everyone here is so nice. I’m as
loath to leave as anyone, but it’s time we were on our way. We have a mission to fulfil. When that’s done, we’ll have all the time in the world to come back and visit. |
| Jade | (shiver) This wind blows right through you… I knew Sniflheim was cold, but I never imagined it would be as bad as this. |
| Jade | The pendant the witch took from
Sir Hendrik was given to him by my father. It’s a token of fealty to
Heliodor. Why would she even want such a thing? She doesn’t have any connection with our kingdom… Not that I know of, anyway… |
| Jade | It seems that the beast you and
Hendrik slew in the Hekswood was actually the one that was sealing away the
witch’s true power… But then, why would Queen Frysabel tell us it was the witch’s pet? It makes no sense. Unless… |
| Jade | The higher we climb, the colder
it becomes. It doesn’t look like there are many places to shelter around here, either. If we need to rest, we should head back to the city. |
| Jade | The wicked witch is hiding
somewhere in these woods. That’s probably why it feels like we’re being
watched… She also has some kind of magical beast protecting her, according to Queen Frysabel. Stay on your guard. |
| Jade | The pendant the witch took from
Sir Hendrik was given to him by my father. It’s a token of fealty to
Heliodor. Why would she even want such a thing? She doesn’t have any connection with our kingdom… Not that I know of, anyway… |
| Jade | The pendant Krystalinda tried to
take from Hendrik was given to him by my father. Which means that the person
who released her from the grimoire must have been… …O-Oh, sorry—I was just thinking aloud. Please, ignore me. We’ve got more important matters to be focusing on right now. |
| Jade | This library looks absolutely ancient. But why would anyone build such a beautiful building in such an inhospitable place? |
| Jade | This library isn’t just home to
forbidden grimoires and the like. There are many other tomes packed with
fascinating information. If we’re ever in need of the wisdom of the ancients, we could do worse than pay this place another visit. |
| Jade | The girls here seem so happy,
enjoying their schooldays together. When I was younger, I always dreamed of
enrolling in a school like this. I spent all of my youth travelling around the world with Rab, you see. I didn’t have any friends my own age. I suppose that’s what I missed the most… |
| Jade | Everyone knows about the
Darkspawn in Heliodor and Gallopolis, but the rumour doesn’t seem to have
spread much further than that. Still, that doesn’t mean we can let our guard down. Heliodor’s on the warpath, and there’s a bounty on your head. We could be attacked any time, anywhere. |
| Jade | I thought the climate would change once we had left Sniflheim behind, but it’s almost as chilly up here as it is down there. I suppose it’s always colder at altitude… |
| Jade | Everything about Arboria seems
so spiritual and serene… Especially that figure carved into the mountain, gazing down on the village. I wonder who it’s supposed to be? |
| Jade | The Eerie Eyrie… I wonder
what’s so eerie about it? Perhaps a particularly fearsome kind of bird makes
its nest here. I hope so… The emblem of Heliodor is an enormous double-headed eagle. I saw it everywhere when I was a little girl, and I’ve loved birds ever since—the eerier the better! |
| Jade | When our adventure is over, I’d
like to come back here and have a good, long chat with Queen Marina. She was born a princess, too. I’m sure she’d be able to give me some excellent advice about how best to rule my country when the time comes. |
| Jade | Well, here we are. Nautica,
Michelle’s hometown… You can’t see it at all from the surface, but it’s so
beautiful up close. Still, we can leave the sightseeing till later. First we have to speak with the Queen, and tell her what happened with Michelle and Kai… |
| Jade | …… |
| Jade | Weren’t they just lovely? You
know, that couple in the square with the newborn baby. They reminded me of
King Irwin and Queen Eleanor…and you. I don’t want any happy families to be torn apart again, <pc>. We have to defeat Mordegon. |
| Jade | We’re so close… Just one step
further, and we’ll have the power to defeat the darkness… The power of
Yggdrasil… We’re coming for you, Mordegon. You’ll pay for what you did that night. |
| Jade | I heard Veronica and Serena
chatting away in the night when we camped up here. Those two are really very
close, aren’t they? It’s been their sacred duty to protect the Luminary since the day they were born. I can’t imagine what it must be like to grow up with such a weighty burden on your shoulders… |
| Jade | Veronica and Serena’s parents
must be so happy to see them again… I wonder what my father is doing right now? Spreading lies and persecuting the innocent, no doubt. We have to defeat Mordegon, <pc>—it’s the only way to make him see the truth. |
| Jade | The river that I fell into on
that fateful night—the one that took you from my arms… I think Yggdrasil
might be its source. Perhaps that was Her plan all along… She carried you to Cobblestone, knowing that you would be safer there than with me… |
| Jade | We’re so close now. It won’t be
long before we have the power to defeat the darkness. Just you wait, Mordegon. You’ll pay for what you did to Dundrasil. Be afraid—be very afraid! …… Speaking of which…we are rather a long way from the ground, aren’t we? To tell the truth, I’m not especially fond of heights. D-Don’t let me fall, will you, <pc>? |
| Jade | The girls here seem so happy,
enjoying their schooldays together. When I was younger, I always dreamed of
enrolling in a school like this. I spent all of my youth travelling around the world with Rab. I didn’t have any friends my own age. I suppose that’s what I missed the most… |
| Jade | The Eerie Eyrie… I wonder
what’s so eerie about it? Perhaps a particularly fearsome kind of bird makes
its nest here. I hope so… The emblem of Heliodor is an enormous double-headed eagle. I saw it everywhere when I was a little girl, and I’ve loved birds ever since—the eerier the better! |
| Jade | When our adventure is over, I’d
like to come back here and have a good, long chat with Queen Marina. She was born a princess, too. I’m sure she’d be able to give me some excellent advice about how best to rule my country when the time comes. |
| Jade | Well, here we are. Nautica,
Michelle’s hometown… You can’t see it at all from the surface, but it’s so
beautiful up close. Still, we can leave the sightseeing till later. First we have to speak with the Queen, and tell her what happened with Michelle and Kai… |
| Jade | …… |
| Jade | Looking at the sea, I can’t help
but be reminded of everything that happened, all those years ago… I remember it like it was yesterday, Rab and I setting sail from Zwaardsrust before dawn. I remember Rab putting his arm around me on that dark ship and telling me everything was going to be alright. I don’t know how I would have got through it without him. |
| Jade | That thing had some strange
power protecting him, but we managed to beat him—and we need to do the same
to any other servants of the Lord of Shadows we find. Oh, <pc>, you saw that pillar of light right where Alizarin appeared, didn’t you? Well, you know what it means, don’t you… |
| Jade | It’s such a relief to see that
Alizarin didn’t destroy this place. I was so worried. I suppose it takes more than some mindless monster to faze Queen Marina! |
| Jade | Being here takes me back to when
I was a girl… Those memories still pain me, <pc>. I wish I could have
stayed with you. Protected you… But those days are gone, and there is no sense in dwelling on them. Now I have a chance to fight alongside you and protect those who are most precious to me. I will not squander it. |
| Jade | Ever since that terrible day all
those years ago, I vowed that I would find you again, <pc>, and that
this time I would not let you go. But now things have changed. I don’t fight just to protect you. I fight for everyone. We’re going to do it! We’re going to defeat the Lord of Shadows! That’s truly something worth fighting for. |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil… |
| Jade | I never imagined something like
this could happen here in Gallopolis. All we can be sure of is that the accursed Lord of Shadows is behind it. |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | Monsters in this area appear to
have grown far stronger since the fall of Yggdrasil and the rise of the Lord
of Shadows. The Fortress of Fear is far away, but its influence can still be felt out here in the desert… |
| Jade | Erdwin’s Lantern appears to be
directly above the ruins in the centre of the Celestial Sands… It’s unlikely to fall on our heads, I know, but getting that close to it seems a little risky. |
| Jade | Who could have erected these stones right in the middle of the desert? And why? |
| Jade | Rab is right. The sword that
sliced through the Lantern did look an awful lot like the Sword of
Shadows… Surely that’s impossible, though. Surely… |
| Jade | Legend has it that Erdwin and
his allies forged the Sword of Light in order to take on the Dark
One… That means that if we had a sword of similar power, we would be able to defeat the Lord of Shadows. Well, it sounds as though it’s time to get forging! |
| Jade | So it seems the star has been
growing closer ever since the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a
connection—and I bet the Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | Erdwin’s Lantern’s been destroyed, and the skies are clear once more, but something still doesn’t feel quite right… |
| Jade | Now we have the Forging Hammer,
we can make our own Sword of Light! But this one’s going to be even more powerful than the one Erdwin used! |
| Jade | Can it be possible that
something’s been carved into the side of the Lantern? I mean, it’s so high
up. Did the ancients know some special technique for writing on stars? But that still doesn’t explain why anyone would do it… |
| Jade | The cats are back in the palace!
That’s the clearest sign I’ve seen that Gallopolis is no longer in
danger. Isn’t it amazing, though? They seemed to know instinctively when they needed to get out—and when it was safe to come back. |
| Jade | The crisis is over for
Gallopolis, but we’re none the wiser as to the meaning of the runes carved
onto the Lantern. We can assume it was never an ordinary star, but that is all. As for who wrote the runes or why, it remains a mystery. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | The forest that surrounds the
school is so lovely. I’d say it would make a perfect spot for a picnic. Gosh, I miss being able to cook… Once I have my own kitchen, I’ll whip us all up a round of Dundrasil smokies with tatties on the side. Oh, Rab taught me how to make them, before you ask… |
| Jade | This is no time for aimless wandering, <pc>. We must defeat the Lord of Shadows and bring the world’s suffering to an end. |
| Jade | There’s something about the
design of the Crucible, something that really draws you in… And you know the strangest thing? It feels familiar somehow… |
| Jade | It seems this place has been off
limits for a very long time… I understand that—the place where the Luminary forged the Sword of Light is a sacred place, after all… |
| Jade | The power that emanates from the
orichalcum is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Now I can understand why wars were waged to get hold of it… |
| Jade | Extraordinary. One young lady,
working all alone in an isolated spot like this… How does she manage
it? She can’t be a regular person. No, she must have some secret. Well, whatever it is, I wish her luck in her chosen career… |
| Jade | The ore here must be something
very special if entire armies fought for control of this place. I suppose the stuff used to forge the Sword of Light was never going to be just any regular old ore, was it… |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | 【not
used】「聞いた話では 命の大樹が落ちてから あの真っ赤な星が 落下を始めたそうよ。 これも 魔王の誕生が 関係してるのかもね。 「あの命の大樹を 滅ぼすくらいだから 空に浮かぶ 星を落としたとしても それほど 不思議ではないわ。 |
| Jade | 【not
used】「命の大樹が落ちてから 勇者の星が 落下を 開始したってことは これにも 魔王の誕生が 関係してるのかもね。 「あの命の大樹を 滅ぼすくらいだから 空に浮かぶ 星を落としたとしても それほど 不思議ではないわ。 |
| Jade | 【not
used】「サマディー王は 勇者の星に対処するため 全世界から 情報を集めているそうよ。 「風のウワサで サマディー王は すこし抜けたところがあると 聞いてたけど いざという時は やっぱり 頼りになるのね。 |
| Jade | 【not used】「ロウさまと同じく お父さまも サマディーのレースに 参加してたそうよ。 子供の頃 その思い出話をしてくれたわ。 「なんでも 何百回も 走ったけど ロウさまや サマディー王には 一度も 負けたことがなかったんだとか。 「本当かどうかは 知らないけど もし 本当だったら すごい話よね。 |
| Jade | 【not
used】「命の大樹が落ちて 魔王が誕生してから 魔物が 暴れているという話は 世界のあちこちで 聞くようになったけど……。 「ホムラの里は 何が起きているのかしら？ 心なしか 里の人たちの顔色が 暗そうに見えるけれど……。 |
| Jade | If we see a column of light on
the ocean’s surface, we should try using Lorelei’s harp. If we’re lucky, that
should let us visit places we couldn’t get to before. We may even find our missing friends there. We need to—we won’t have a hope of defeating the Lord of Shadows without them. Now, let’s get moving. We’ve let Mordegon’s reign of terror go on long enough. It’s time to put him in his place. |
| Jade | I am grateful to you,
<pc>. If you had not come to my rescue, I fear I may have remained a
monster forever. The thought of being controlled by that, that thing… It’s shameful. I will never allow anything like that to happen again! Still, every cloud has a silver lining. I did learn something new—something that I’m sure will prove useful to us. |
| Jade | Ah, do you remember defeating
Arachtagon and saving the abducted fighters? That was a good day… Gosh, but it was a while ago now, wasn’t it? Time is really flying by at the moment, don’t you think? …What? You don’t feel like that? Ha! Well, I suppose you wouldn’t—you’re still young, after all! |
| Jade | I love the school uniform here,
I must say. I wouldn’t mind wearing something like that myself, just for a
change… Oh, honestly, <pc>! Don’t make that face! I was only joking! I’m far too old for that kind of thing! I mean, I’d have liked the chance to come here as a girl, but those days are behind me now. |
| Jade | Being aboard this ship reminds
me of the night I fled from Dundrasil. After Rab found me, we travelled to Zwaardsrust before setting sail for Heliodor. I was just a helpless child back then, but things are different now. This time I will not flee—I will stand and fight! |
| Jade | So it seems the star has been
growing closer ever since the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a
connection—and I bet the Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | I never imagined that something
like this could ever happen. You know who is behind this, <pc>. This is Mordegon’s doing… |
| Jade | So it seems the star has been
growing closer ever since the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a
connection—and I bet the Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | To be honest, I was looking
forward to battling that monster. When I saw it was just a couple of
children, I was a bit disappointed. Now, let’s find out what in the world they think they’re doing. It didn’t look like they were dressing up for fun… |
| Jade | Miko doesn’t just pray all
day—she’s willing to fight dragons to defend her people. If it weren’t for her injury, she’d be out there fighting right now. I can imagine how frustrating that must be. |
| Jade | Seeing the love that the
children and their mother have for each other is wonderful, but it also pains
me. I have few memories of my own mother, you see. How I wish I could have had the chance to fight to defend her… |
| Jade | So Miko claimed the dragon was
slain, but this was untrue. And now she insists that Atsuo’s mother be
sacrificed… Could she really be doing all this to hide the truth? Could Atsuo be right? |
| Jade | Where do you think you’re going, <pc>? That dragon’s going to destroy the village if we don’t deal with it! |
| Jade | That dragon was a formidable
foe. We did all we could, but we could not slay it… But we’re not going to give up! We will find it, and we will finish it, you have my word! |
| Jade | So Miko just wanted her son to
survive. That’s what was behind all of this. Truly, the love a mother has for her child is strong enough to transcend all questions of right and wrong. |
| Jade | It’s all so awful. Ryu became a
dragon, and devoured his own mother… Let’s hope he never becomes human again. The truth would surely destroy him. |
| Jade | I’ve been thinking about the
dragon’s curse, <pc>… Who knows how many others fell victim to it before Ryu and Miko? It’s just awful to contemplate. |
| Jade | We had plenty more to say to Miko, but that can wait. Let’s get after her! |
| Jade | First we were told that Miko and
Ryu had slain the dragon, then we learnt that it’s still alive. We’re never going to get to the bottom of this until Miko tells us the truth… |
| Jade | I, I can’t believe it. Miko
tried to protect her people, and paid the ultimate price… We need to hurry, <pc>! If we don’t stop this dragon, who knows what it could do next? |
| Jade | So the terrifying monster turned
out to be a couple of cute kids called Atsuo and Atsuko. I must admit, they had me fooled for a second there. |
| Jade | Look at the lava bubbling up! No wonder it’s so hot up here… |
| Jade | I feel for those children’s
mother. I would have chosen to sacrifice myself too, in her position. If it came to it, I would lay down my life to save the lives of those around me. |
| Jade | There’s a lot I could say about
Miko and Ryu, but sometimes in life it’s better to leave things unsaid. Come on, <pc>. They have suffered enough. It’s time to bring this to an end. It’s time to release Ryu from the dragon’s curse… |
| Jade | The world may be in a terrible
state, but the students here are still striving to improve themselves. It’s so inspiring! We’d do well to remember this place whenever things feel like they’re getting too much for us. |
| Jade | This is no time for aimless wandering, <pc>. We must defeat the Lord of Shadows and bring the world’s suffering to an end. |
| Jade | Erdwin and his companions
combined their powers to forge a sword with which to defeat the Dark
One… Now it’s up to us to make a new version, and banish the darkness once and for all. |
| Jade | There’s something about the
design of the Crucible, something that really draws you in… And you know the strangest thing? It feels familiar somehow… |
| Jade | It seems this place has been off
limits for a very long time… I understand that—the place where the Luminary forged the Sword of Light is a sacred place, after all… |
| Jade | The power that emanates from the
orichalcum is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Now I can understand why wars were waged to get hold of it… |
| Jade | Extraordinary. One young lady,
working all alone in an isolated spot like this… How does she manage
it? She can’t be a regular person. No, she must have some secret. Well, whatever it is, I wish her luck in her chosen career… |
| Jade | The ore here must be something
very special if entire armies fought for control of this place. I suppose the stuff used to forge the Sword of Light was never going to be just any regular old ore, was it… |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil… |
| Jade | I never imagined something like
this could happen here in Gallopolis. All we can be sure of is that the accursed Lord of Shadows is behind it. |
| Jade | So it seems the star has been
growing closer ever since the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a
connection—and I bet the Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | We saw Erdwin standing in the
desert of Gallopolis with the hammer—it must have some connection to this
place. The Sultan seems to know a lot about his country’s history. I think we need to go and speak to him. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | I’m so glad you’re still
alive—and I see you’ve managed to talk Hendrik around too. No doubt the
people of Erdrea will be happy to see the Luminary and the Hero of Heliodor
working hand in hand. Poor Erik, though, losing his memory like that… Let’s hope we can find some way to bring it back. |
| Jade | Those golden monsters have a lot
to answer for. They’ve stolen the Sniflheimers’ possessions, the bodies of
the people who were struck down by Gold Fever, and now they’ve taken
Erik. It seems they’re working for someone—or something—called Gyldygga. But I still don’t understand what the point of it all is… |
| Jade | Thank goodness we were able to
save Erik from those awful monsters. He was acting very strangely, though,
wasn’t he…? Did those fiends do something to him, do you think? |
| Jade | <pc>, I’m worried about Erik. We shouldn’t have left him alone back there. |
| Jade | It’s good to see Erik back to
his old self again, isn’t it? …But Sniflheim is still in the grip of Gold Fever, and the bodies of the victims are still missing. This won’t be over until we’ve defeated the one behind it all. There’s a golden castle near the shack where Erik used to live. That must be where Gyldygga is hiding. |
| Jade | It’s good to see Erik back to
his old self again, isn’t it? But to regain his senses only to find out that his sister is the one behind all the terrible things happening in his homeland… It’s enough to make him want to lose his memory all over again… |
| Jade | To get to Arboria from
Sniflheim, we’ll have to cross the Snærfelt and head into the
Highlands. We don’t know what awaits us up there, so we ought to make sure we’re prepared for all eventualities before we head out. |
| Jade | It’s too quiet… I don’t like
it… You should go with Rab to check on the Queen. We’ll take a look around the town. |
| Jade | In the days after Yggdrasil
fell, when I was wandering the world alone, I missed everyone so
much… Surely you didn’t think I was too stone-hearted to care? Listen, no matter what happens—no matter how hard things get—I’m just glad I found you all again. |
| Jade | I’ve never seen anything like
it… That woman turned into a golden statue right in front of our
eyes… It all happened so fast… No wonder everyone around here is living in fear of catching the Fever… |
| Jade | Come on <pc>, let’s go and
find Erik. We can’t leave him all alone out there, especially with this Gold
Fever going around. He can’t have gone far. I’m sure he’ll still be somewhere in the city. |
| Jade | …Do you hear that, <pc>?
Monsters, inside the city walls! We have to protect the townspeople—and there isn’t a second to lose! |
| Jade | So that was Erik’s little
sister, Mia… It looks like they had a hard life, but they made the best of
it. There’s one thing that’s been bothering me though, <pc>—why would the Yggdrasil root show us images of Erik’s past? There must be some reason… Let’s try touching the root again. Maybe it’ll have some more to show us… |
| Jade | Hm hm hm! By the looks of it,
Erik could never win where Mia was concerned. That necklace has got me interested, though. Did you see how it turned that copper coin into gold? I get the feeling the story doesn’t end there. Come on, let’s try touching the Yggdrasil root again. |
| Jade | Poor Erik. His sister turned to
gold right in front of his eyes and there was nothing he could do to save
her. It’s no wonder all this business with Gold Fever has him so shaken
up. It’s strange, though… In the vision we saw, Erik left Mia in the middle of the room, but she isn’t there any more. Might those thieving skeletons have something to do with it…? |
| Jade | Now isn’t the time to be standing around chatting! We have to find out where those monsters have taken Erik! |
| Jade | Well, I won’t say all this gold
isn’t beautiful, but it’s easy to lose your way in here when every room looks
the same. Stay focused on where we’re going, <pc>, or we might be stuck in here forever! |
| Jade | After the Lord of Shadows took over, monsters have been driven mad all over Erdrea. The ones who study here seemed to have been spared, though, thank goodness. |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil… |
| Jade | I never imagined something like
this could happen here in Gallopolis. All we can be sure of is that the accursed Lord of Shadows is behind it. |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | It was Erdwin who sealed the
auroral serpent away in that fjord, all the way back in the Age of
Heroes… Which means the Luminary of Legend wasn’t able to defeat him, but somehow, we did… I must admit, though—for a moment there I didn’t think we stood a chance. |
| Jade | Perhaps it’s because I’m an only
child, but the idea that twins can somehow sense where the other one is seems
so magical to me… Magical or not, though, this is hardly the time to be musing on such matters. Come on, let’s go back to Arboria and make sure Veronica’s alright. |
| Jade | I can’t believe we can go flying
on the back of a whale whenever we want. I feel like I’m dreaming. Veronica once told me that she had a soft spot for big, friendly animals. She would have loved to have met Cetacea… |
| Jade | It’s been ages since I last saw Veronica. We have so much to tell her about our adventures since the Fall. I can’t wait to see her again! |
| Jade | Until now, I thought it was a
miracle that we survived the Fall…but it was all Veronica’s doing… She
saved us… Ugh, I’m losing my mind here… If only I’d been stronger… I feel sick to my stomach… |
| Jade | Poor Serena… It must have come
as such a shock to see her hometown in this state… She hardly even flinched when we first set foot in the village, though. She’s stronger than she looks, you know. |
| Jade | Veronica was the only one who
wasn’t knocked out by Mordegon’s blast… She could have escaped, but instead
she gave her life to save us… She made the ultimate sacrifice… What was she thinking in those final moments…? |
| Jade | A divine being who soared
through the sky on silver wings… A beast summoned to Erdwin’s side by a
mystical melody… I wonder what kind of song can summon a legendary creature like that? I can’t even begin to imagine it. |
| Jade | Luminary’s Landing, where Erdwin
first landed Cetacea all those years ago… I would never have thought of fishing for a whale from a clifftop… Those ancient heroes had such strange ideas. |
| Jade | When the World Tree fell, the
whole of Erdrea was thrown into chaos, but somehow this school has escaped
unscathed. Everywhere else has been taken over by monsters, transformed beyond recognition, but not here… Are mini medals really that powerful? |
| Jade | If Father Benedictus’s
prediction was right, there should be something on this island that will help
us defeat the Lord of Shadows. What was it he said—‘A power to banish the
darkness’? I wonder what it could be… Another sword, perhaps? |
| Jade | People have obviously been up
here before, but how did they manage it? Travelling to islands floating in the sky isn’t something just anyone can do… |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil… |
| Jade | I never imagined something like
this could happen here in Gallopolis. All we can be sure of is that the accursed Lord of Shadows is behind it. |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | I feel a great power coming from
within this temple. Perhaps this is the Guiding Light of which the Watcher
spoke… We should take a closer look at it, <pc>. Perhaps it will show us the way ahead. |
| Jade | The three seedlings in the
temple appear to have great significance for the Watchers. I don’t know what kind of power they have, but even I can tell those are no ordinary plants. |
| Jade | It seems these seedlings share
the power of Yggdrasil, and can show us visions of the past… But these visions feel different to those we have seen before—there is something very special about these seedlings, that much is clear. |
| Jade | Those two seedlings have showed
us extraordinary visions, but we still don’t have a clear idea of what we
should do next. Perhaps the final seedling will show us the way. |
| Jade | Before doing battle with the
Dark One, Erdwin and his allies combined their strength and forged the Sword
of Light. If we do the same, we may give ourselves a chance of defeating the Lord of Shadows. |
| Jade | Mordegon has brought so much
despair to the world, but now that we have the Sword of Light, I finally feel
hope returning. Do you hear us, Lord of Shadows? Your time is coming to an end. You will pay for all you have done, mark my words! |
| Jade | People have obviously been up
here before, but how did they manage it? Travelling to islands floating in the sky isn’t something just anyone can do… |
| Jade | The power that emanates from the
orichalcum is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Now I can understand why wars were waged to get hold of it… |
| Jade | Extraordinary. One young lady,
working all alone in an isolated spot like this… How does she manage
it? She can’t be a regular person. No, she must have some secret. Well, whatever it is, I wish her luck in her chosen career… |
| Jade | The ore here must be something
very special if entire armies fought for control of this place. I suppose the stuff used to forge the Sword of Light was never going to be just any regular old ore, was it… |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | The Elder in Arboria said that a
power capable of driving away the darkness could be found in the home of the
Watchers. But what form does that power take? I just can’t imagine… |
| Jade | There’s something so arrogant about building a castle in the sky. The Lord of Shadows must see himself as some kind of god… |
| Jade | So it seems the star’s descent
started after the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a connection—and I bet the
Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | I never imagined something like
this could happen here in Gallopolis. All we can be sure of is that the accursed Lord of Shadows is behind it. |
| Jade | We saw Erdwin standing in the
desert of Gallopolis with the hammer—it must have some connection to this
place. The Sultan seems to know a lot about his country’s history. I think we need to go and speak to him. |
| Jade | So it seems the star has been
growing closer ever since the fall of Yggdrasil. There must be a
connection—and I bet the Lord of Shadows is behind it. I fear that anyone capable of destroying the World Tree wouldn’t balk at making a star fall from the skies. It seems there is no end to his evil. |
| Jade | The Sultan has been gathering
expert opinions from around the world about the falling star. People used to say he was more interested in horses than ruling his kingdom, but it seems that in times of crisis, he is not willing to let his people down. |
| Jade | My father used to compete in
horse races here alongside Rab and the Sultan. He used to tell me about it
when I was a child. According to him, he competed against them countless times but never lost a single race. I don’t know if it’s all true, but my father was very convincing! |
| Jade | It seems that since the fall of
Yggdrasil, the world has been plagued by all manner of monsters. Judging from the faces of the people here, something untoward is going on. Could they have monster troubles of their own? |
| Jade | Whenever I think about facing
Mordegon, my body starts to shiver… Oh, don’t get the wrong idea! I’m not scared—I’m excited! I just can’t wait to make him pay for what he’s done! |
| Jade | Whenever I think about facing
Mordegon, my body starts to shiver… Oh, don’t get the wrong idea! I’m not scared—I’m excited! I just can’t wait to make him pay for what he’s done! |
| Jade | The Jasper I knew was smart,
loyal and had a bright future ahead of him as one of the finest knights in
Heliodor. If only he hadn’t been tempted by the power of evil. It’s such a waste… |
| Jade | The Jasper I knew was smart,
loyal and had a bright future ahead of him as one of the finest knights in
Heliodor. If only he hadn’t been tempted by the power of evil. It’s such a waste… |
| Jade | All those years I spent,
separated from my home and those I love… I cannot have them back. But this
isn’t the time to dwell on the past. That’s what you taught me, <pc>. You showed me how to fight for a brighter future! |
| Jade | All those years I spent,
separated from my home and those I love… I cannot have them back. But this
isn’t the time to dwell on the past. That’s what you taught me, <pc>. You showed me how to fight for a brighter future! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | This is truly a special place,
where humans and monsters can study together… I just fear that all this
good work would be undone the minute the Lord of Shadows decided to turn his
attentions here… We have to do all we can to protect this place, and keep its pupils’ hopes alive! |
| Jade | I must confess, <pc>, when
I first saw you, you didn’t inspire much confidence. You just looked like an
ordinary young man. But now I know different. Now I know that you never give up. Without you, we would never even be within striking distance of Mordegon! Thank you, <pc>. It has been an honour to fight alongside you. |
| Jade | I must confess, <pc>, when
I first saw you, you didn’t inspire much confidence. You just looked like an
ordinary young man. But now I know different. Now I know that you never give up. Without you, we would never even be within striking distance of Mordegon! Thank you, <pc>. It has been an honour to fight alongside you. |
| Jade | I must confess, <pc>, when
I first saw you, you didn’t inspire much confidence. You just looked like an
ordinary young man. But now I know different. Now I know that you never give up. Without you, we would never even be within striking distance of Mordegon! Thank you, <pc>. It has been an honour to fight alongside you. |
| Jade | I must confess, <pc>, when
I first saw you, you didn’t inspire much confidence. You just looked like an
ordinary young man. But now I know different. Now I know that you never give up. Without you, we would never even be within striking distance of Mordegon! Thank you, <pc>. It has been an honour to fight alongside you. |
| Jade | I was once a weakling. A spoilt
princess who could not protect you, <pc>… But no longer. Now I fight to protect the Luminary, and I will not stop until Mordegon has drawn his last breath. |
| Jade | I was once a weakling. A spoilt
princess who could not protect you, <pc>… But no longer. Now I fight to protect the Luminary, and I will not stop until Mordegon has drawn his last breath. |
| Jade | You know, seeing the Sword of
Shadows still sends shivers down my spine. It still possesses terrifying power, I’m sure of it. |
| Jade | I understand, <pc>. There is no alternative… |
| Jade | You don’t need to worry about
your friends and family back in Cobblestone. I’ll make sure they’re all safe
and well. My father, Hendrik and I will get the village back on its feet, I promise. |
| Jade | Being able to spend time with you in a world without Mordegon is truly wonderful! |
| Jade | I long to meet Veronica and see that radiant smile once again. It always made me feel that everything was alright with the world, no matter how bad things got. |
| Jade | My father and I have so much
catching up to do. So much time has passed… Of course, there are some things that are best left in the past—I think it’d be better for both of us if we talk about the future! |
| Jade | I have lost so much in my life, but through meeting you, <pc>, I have gained a great deal as well. Still, the thought of losing someone precious to me hurts so much… |
| Jade | Sniflheim looks so beautiful
from above—I could watch the light falling on the snow forever. Scenery aside, though, is there a reason we’re here? If there’s somewhere you’d rather visit, I don’t mind at all. |
| Jade | It hardly ever snows in
Heliodor, so our troops have never been well-suited to campaigns in frozen
regions. We are trained for all sorts of battlefield situations, of course, but one’s first foray onto icy ground can still be a bracing experience. |
| Jade | Seeing Erik and Mia together
makes me wish I had a brother of my own. We could have studied together, learnt to fight together… We would have had so much fun. |
| Jade | …What’s that? No, no, I’m not feeling cold. Don’t worry about me! My training means I can put all discomfort out of my mind. To be honest, I barely notice when it gets chilly. |
| Jade | Perhaps dancing with Sylvando’s
friends would do my father some good, too. I should ask Sir Hendrik to practise a few moves and teach them to my father once we’re back in Heliodor. |
| Jade | The way that Puerto Valor makes use of the Valor-Sauvage Channel is quite ingenious. Heliodor could learn a lot from this place. |
| Jade | May King Irwin and Queen Eleanor rest in peace… |
| Jade | <pc>, I know you’re going
to be a huge inspiration to the people of Heliodor as they try to rebuild
their kingdom. If ever the day comes when you wish to restore Dundrasil to its former glory, I’ll give you all the support I can. |
| Jade | It’s better not to bring up the
past with Hendrik. I can tell it’s painful for him to think about everything he did when my father was possessed by Mordegon. Sometimes it’s just better not to talk about things like that. |
| Jade | The time I have spent with you
has taught me that nothing is impossible. If there’s even the slightest
chance that we can bring Veronica back, we have to try. Let’s start by searching for the Wheel of Time. |
| Jade | Those round creatures in the
wall painting looked adorable. My father has always had a keen interest in all the living things in our world—I know he’d be delighted if we could bring one back for him. |
| Jade | Once you have returned to the past and defeated the Lord of Shadows again, the home of the Watchers will hopefully be restored. |
| Jade | Are you sure that this is where
we need to be, <pc>? There doesn’t appear to be anything else of interest around here—aside from that huge tower, of course… |
| Jade | I was hoping we could find the white creatures from the wall painting, but it seems not. Perhaps they have long gone… |
| Jade | I believe in you, <pc>. I won’t try to stop you. You’re the only one who can save the world. Now go and do it! |
| Jade | So the sacred light in this
tower may somehow be able to return Veronica to us. I pray we can see her smiling face once again. Whatever it takes, we have to try. |
| Jade | ……… |
| Jade | All that I learn from travelling
the world with you, I intend to put to use when restoring Heliodor to its
former glory. Go wherever you like, <pc>, I will follow you gladly. There is much to be gained from seeing how people have rebuilt their lives. |
| Jade | This place may be in a terrible
state, but I recognise it still. It was my home, after all… But this is no time to dwell on all that has happened. That won’t help the kingdom get back on its feet. I vow to restore Heliodor to its former glory, no matter how long it takes. The people of this kingdom have suffered greatly, but their spirit is far from broken. As long as I have them beside me, I will not falter. We can build a future together, I know we can! |
| Jade | The sight of the volcano
brooding above the village is as impressive as ever. You know, it feels like just yesterday we were there forging the Sword of Light. And now the battle’s over—we really defeated Mordegon! |
| Jade | Whenever I see Prince Faris’s foolish face, I want to tell him to sort himself out. I’ve managed to bite my tongue so far, but I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to hold back… |
| Jade | Are you taking part in a race, <pc>? I know if you set your sights on victory, no one will be able to stop you. |
| Jade | Ah, what a wonderful town. The smell of delicious desserts seems to fill the air. |
| Jade | We need to make sure Rab doesn’t
gamble all of our gold away. When we were on the road together, there were
nights we had to go without supper because he had squandered all our
funds. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you… |
| Jade | The poor people of Octagonia did
nothing to deserve that hideous statue at their town’s entrance. Hendrik’s body with Booga’s head isn’t the best combination in the world… |
| Jade | Poor Kainui and Michelle…
Theirs is a sadness we can do nothing to relieve. Love can be painful indeed. |
| Jade | I would love to have a proper conversation with the mermaid queen one day. I feel we would have much to share with each other. |
| Jade | Climbing the steps in this village every day would make you amazingly fit. Maybe one day I’ll come and stay here for a while, and do some training… |
| Jade | We’ve come all the way to Angri-La, so it would be a shame not to visit the Field of Discipline. You can never train too much, <pc>! |
| Jade | Seeing lilies always reminds me of my mother. She loved them, and my father would always make sure the castle was filled with them. |
| Jade | If the Purple Orb had fallen
into the hands of Mordegon, we would never have been able to defeat
him. We must salute the courage of the people of Zwaardsrust. They lost their kingdom, but still they did what they could to help the Luminary fulfil his destiny. |
| Jade | Queen Frysabel is tougher than
she looks. She’s won Krystalinda over, and that must have taken some doing. Still, that’s what a true ruler does, I suppose. |
| Jade | If you think about it, we’ve
really been all over the world, from the bottom of the ocean to a village
floating in the sky. You know, as long as we’re together, it feels like there’s nowhere we can’t go. |
| Jade | It’s a relief to see you again,
<pc>. I was worried that you’d been snatched by monsters or
something. You know, it’s funny but you look a little taller since I last saw you. Maybe it’s a trick of the light or something… |
| Jade | It’s almost time. We’re finally
going to banish the darkness that lies hidden within Yggdrasil. Are you watching, Mordegon? We’re finally going to pay you back for what you did to my kingdom. For what you did to the world… |
| Jade | Of course I’m happy that I was able to meet my father again, but if I’m honest, it hasn’t sunk in yet. So much has happened… |
| Jade | I remember it as if it were
yesterday, <pc>. Falling into the river, seeing your basket drift away
from me… Well, now we’ve found that river’s source. You were just a tiny baby, but you made it all the way to Cobblestone. Perhaps Yggdrasil was watching over you… It’s strange, isn’t it? It’s almost as though the world around you is willing you on, that it wants you to defeat the Lord of Shadows. The rivers, the trees, all of us—we’re all on your side. |
| Jade | After we set up camp, I lay
awake listening to Veronica and Serena whispering to each other. They seem to
share everything… But then they have grown up knowing they share the same destiny. I can’t help envying them, always knowing their purpose in life. |
| Jade | ……… …I’m sorry, it’s just taking a while to sink in. Meeting my father again, I mean. I haven’t seen him since I was a little girl, and then suddenly there he is. It’s just going to take some time to get used to, that’s all… |
| Jade | Hendrik was known far and wide
as the pride of Heliodor. He was a nightmare to have as an enemy, but as an
ally, he’s hard to beat. Now let’s get to the Emerald Coast and see what’s going on with Erdwin’s Lantern. |
| Jade | It’s strange. I’ve been wanting
to be with my father again for so many years, but now I can’t help but feel
heavy-hearted about the prospect. I’m his daughter and I should want to spend time with him—especially after all the time we spent apart. I don’t know what’s wrong with me… |
| Jade | My poor father… He was Mordegon’s puppet. That was why he called you the Darkspawn and had you thrown in prison. Suddenly it all makes sense… |
| Jade | This is serious. If something’s wrong with Erdwin’s Lantern, it doesn’t bode well for us—or for anyone. |
| Jade | Hendrik was known far and wide
as the pride of Heliodor. He was a nightmare to have as an enemy, but as an
ally, he’s hard to beat. Now let’s get to the Emerald Coast and see what’s going on with Erdwin’s Lantern. |
| Jade | I remember asking my father what
precisely mini medals were for when I was a girl. He responded by saying that they were as valuable as you wanted them to be. I never quite understood what he meant… |
| Jade | I’d never have thought that
anyone lived up here in the sky… But then if they’ve always been above the clouds, that explains why no one on the surface knows anything about them. |
| Jade | Eegoltap the Elder has been
around since the time of the original Luminary, it seems… I wonder what it feels like to live that long. It’s not something we could ever imagine, I suppose. |
| Jade | The Watchers have something we
don’t, that much is clear. They just seem to be above normal human concerns
somehow. They have lived for a long time, I suppose. That must give them a different perspective on the world. |
| Jade | This is amazing… I can feel
this incredible new power welling up from within me! It’s like the Elder has awakened something that’s always been in there, waiting. We’re finally ready to take on the Dark One, I can feel it! |
| Jade | The Elder wants us to give
Serenica his regards—I suppose they must go back a long way. It’s hard to believe we’re going to meet one of the first Luminary’s companions. We should be grateful to the Watchers—we wouldn’t have been able to do this without them. |
| Jade | The Watchers have skills we can
only dream of—there are things for sale up here that we could never find down
on the surface. I’d say it’s a good idea to buy all the items we can—they’re bound to prove useful at some point. |
| Jade | Isn’t it incredible what you miss when you’re travelling on foot…? |
| Jade | The Luminary was born of
Yggdrasil, so it makes sense that the seedlings can share their memories with
you, <pc>. It may feel completely natural, but it really is an incredible power. |
| Jade | Can it be true that whatever
good was left in Mordegon’s heart split off and became the Seer? It’s hard to believe, but I suppose we have to take him at his word. He has helped us a lot, after all. |
| Jade | I love gazing out at the sea from these clifftops. Seeing that beautiful blue water stretching to the horizon takes my breath away. |
| Jade | To think there was a whole area
of Zwaardsrust we wouldn’t have had a clue about if it wasn’t for
Cetacea… There are bound to be plenty of other places that we couldn’t access back when we were on foot. We should fly around and see what we can find. |
| Jade | Rab has told me a lot about this
mountain—about how it’s a legendary spot, and pilgrims come here from every
corner of the world… He should know, of course. He did train here when he was a young boy. |
| Jade | It’s hard to believe that a
tower like this would be built so far away from anything else… I wonder who built it, and why? |
| Jade | That’s the tower we saw Serenica heading towards. It’s finally time to go and meet her… |
| Jade | Defeating Calasmos will be no
easy task, but we just have to remember that we’re not fighting alone. Whatever happens, we’re in this together. That’s what friends are for! |
| Jade | Have you ever thought about
time, <pc>? I mean properly thought about it? Where did it start, and
where does it end? I remember wondering about it when I was a girl, but now it seems we’ll live our whole lives without ever getting a proper answer… Sorry, I know we have other things to be worrying about, but in a place like this, you can’t help but think about these big questions. |
| Jade | Apparently the food they serve
the girls here is very nutritious. You know I often think how nice it would be to have someone cooking for us, instead of always eating the same old boring supplies… |
| Jade | The world’s problems seem very
far away when you’re in a place like this. It’s our job to protect these girls from danger. Whatever happens, we’ll never let the Dark One lay a finger on this beautiful school. |
| Jade | You know, I’ve noticed something
about you, <pc>. You didn’t look surprised in the slightest when we met
the Seer or Cetacea. It was almost like you’d seen them before… I know that can’t be true, of course… But there is something a little out of the ordinary about you. I know that much. |
| Jade | Come on, we don’t have time for
this. We must speak with our Watcher friend without delay. He is much older and wiser than any of us. Hopefully he’ll be able to give us some guidance as to how to defeat the Dark One. |
| Jade | Come on, <pc>! We need to
go and see Serenica right away! I have a feeling she’s the only one who can tell us how to give Cetacea the power to reach the Dark One. |
| Jade | I just ran into your old friend
Gemma, <pc>. She was asking me all about you. She seemed worried you’d
been pushing yourself too hard… You never mentioned you had a beautiful friend like that waiting for you at home. You really are a dark horse, aren’t you? Is there anything else you’re keeping from us? |
| Jade | So Gemma was the girl next door
when you were growing up, was she? Hmph. How sweet… |
| Jade | It looks like things are going
well with Gemma. You’re very lucky to meet someone so…nice and
sensible. Oh, and don’t worry. I’m not going to breathe a word to her about what happened with Drustan… |
| Jade | Do you and Erik really not have
any problems living together, just the two of you? I can’t help but wonder if either of you ever bother to clean, or cook, or do the laundry… |
| Jade | I can’t help but feel that
Veronica’s become a little…softer lately. I wonder if that has anything to
do with you? Everyone does seem quite happy with this new arrangement, after all—even I’m on the verge of breaking into a smile! |
| Jade | Serena’s quite the catch,
<pc>. You must be pretty pleased with yourself. She’ll always be there for you, even when times are tough—so make sure you treat her properly, alright? |
| Jade | How many times a day does
Sylvando treat you to one of his shows, now that you’re living
together? You know what, don’t tell me. I’m jealous enough as it is… |
| Jade | Who’d have thought I’d end up
living with the little baby boy I met so many years ago in
Dundrasil…? Now listen, I may be a princess, but that doesn’t mean I expect you to be stand-offish. Feel free to tell me whatever’s on your mind, okay? |
| Jade | Who’d have thought I’d end up
living with the little baby boy I met so many years ago in
Dundrasil…? Now, how about we go for a walk up Cobblestone Tor? It might make for a nice change of pace. |
| Jade | Rab won’t stop going on about
how happy he is to have moved in with you. I bet you’re happy too, aren’t
you? Let me give you one piece of advice, though, as someone who’s spent a while travelling with him… Don’t let him have too much to drink—he’ll snore like a lion and keep you up all night. |
| Jade | Take it from me as someone who’s
known Hendrik for a long time—living with him won’t be easy. He’s always been so stubborn about the strangest things. You’re going to have your work cut out, <pc>… |
| Jade | Cobblestone Tor is very impressive, <pc>. The view from the top must be stunning. I bet you feel like you’re on top of the world. |
| Jade | I still remember how fragile you
looked when I first met you as a baby. It’s hard to believe that tiny thing
turned into the man you are today. Your parents must be so proud, and for their sake, I promise I’ll do everything I can to keep you safe. All you’ve got to do is stay with me, alright? I’ll make sure you come to no harm. |
| Jade | You’re certainly stronger than
you were at the Masked Martial Arts tournament. I do wonder who would win if
we fought each other now…? I don’t really, of course. It’d be another foregone conclusion… On a more serious note, why don’t we go up to the tor’s peak? We’ve already come this far, after all. |
| Jade | I finally made it! I’ve finally
come home! I’d better not start feeling too nostalgic, though. That can wait. For now, we have things to do. |
| Jade | It’s been tough, but those long
years I spent exiled from Heliodor have taught me a lot. I’ve learned what’s important in life. Of course, I treasure my father, my kingdom and my companions. But more than that, I treasure every living thing in Erdrea. I will fight for them all. When we take on Calasmos, we will be fighting for the future of our entire world and everyone in it. And we will win. |
| Jade | Come on, let’s go and tell my father what we’ve discovered. He’ll be desperate to learn more of this dark star’s true nature. |
| Jade | I have fond memories of growing
up with Hendrik and Jasper as playmates. They could be tough with me and would sometimes tease me, but I knew they cared for me like a sister. Seeing Jasper’s smiling face reminded me of that time. I believe that at the end, he had finally returned to his old self—the Jasper I used to know. |
| Jade | The dark power that Jasper wields may be formidable, but Hendrik is never going to admit defeat. We must allow him to take up the gauntlet once more… |
| Jade | I remember the day when
everything changed. When I fled Dundrasil Castle and left Hendrik and Jasper
behind, I felt like I was losing two brothers… Sometimes I wonder if it wouldn’t have been better to stay—maybe I could have done something to stop all this happening. |
| Jade | There’s no doubt about it. The
vision the Yggdrasil root showed us was the throne room of Heliodor Castle.
It may have lain in ruins, but I know my home when I see it. Don’t ask me why, but I get the strong feeling that apparition has some connection with Heliodor Castle—and with Hendrik… |
| Jade | As a child, I rarely strayed
from the castle, and I wasn’t even aware that places like this
existed… The riches of Heliodor have certainly not been shared with those who live here. This is an injustice I must seek to rectify. |
| Jade | When I first came here with Rab,
I couldn’t get him out of the bathhouse. In the end I had to threaten him with a roundhouse kick to get him to put some clothes on so that we could hit the road. |
| Jade | What do you think really freed
Ryu from the dragon’s curse? Personally, I don’t think it was the Seeing Glass, or anything we did. I think it was love. If it wasn’t for Miko’s love for her son, I feel certain that Ryu would have been done for long before we could bring that mirror to them. Without love, all hope would have been lost. |
| Jade | This terrible feeling of dread
that’s hanging in the air must be coming from the star. It’s making the monsters even more aggressive. We need to watch our step. |
| Jade | There are people here who might
like to flee, but who can’t go and start new lives somewhere else just like
that. They are fearful for the future but they have no choice but to go on. We must stand by them and banish evil from the world. |
| Jade | We managed to save this town,
but I fear there are still countless monsters out there in the world. If we come across anyone else facing a similar threat, we must do all that is in our power to help them. |
| Jade | Monsters have always posed a
threat, but they’ve never been as brazen as this. This is a full-blown
invasion! The dark star must be to blame. The evil that’s emanating from it seems to have fired the monsters up… |
| Jade | I still can’t quite believe
Arachtagon returned and was controlling the fighters. He really was a nasty
piece of work. Still, at least we’ve taken care of him for good now. Let’s get back to what we were doing. |
| Jade | It’s strange. There’s no sign of
Vince or any of the other competitors from the Masked Martial Arts
contest. I can’t escape the feeling that there’s something very wrong here—we need to get to the bottom of this. |
| Jade | Being in Zwaardsrust makes me
think of what happened all those years ago in Dundrasil. Rab and I fled here and boarded a ship, setting sail before dawn. I still remember the inky black sea. I was terrified, but Rab put his arm round my shoulder and told me it was going to be alright. I will never forget that. |
| Jade | To think, the armour that once
belonged to Drustan may still be here, buried somewhere deep
underground. Any weapon or armour that was used by the heroes of legend is sure to be of great assistance in our battle against the Dark One… |
| Jade | Queen Eleanor continues to watch
over and protect her husband… They still love each other deeply, just as they did when they were alive. Truly, they are an example to us all. I will hold them both close to my heart for as long as I live. |
| Jade | I remember that night we fled
Dundrasil. We took a secret passage that went under the castle… I wish I could remember precisely where it was, but it’s all a bit of a blur. |
| Jade | I remember this place. I escaped through these tunnels on the night Dundrasil was attacked… |
| Jade | You know, I think I might like
to spend a little time here once our journey is at an end. Just imagine swimming in the ocean before enjoying a fine meal, or watching a show in the evening as you listen to the sound of the waves lapping on the shore. Hee hee! Just thinking about it has put a spring in my step! And now I’ve imagined it, I’m going to do all I can to make it a reality! |
| Jade | Don Rodrigo is a classic
old-fashioned knight, but you could tell how happy he was to see his son
again, even if he did try to hide it. It was so nice to witness their reunion, all those years spent apart just falling away. I sincerely hope that the same thing can happen with my father… |
| Jade | Well, this clears things up. If
Sylvando is from Puerto Valor, it makes sense that he would have encountered
Hendrik. The place has always had strong links with Heliodor. And to think that Don Rodrigo is his father… I hope the two of them can resolve their differences. They could teach us a lot, I’m sure of it… |
| Jade | Sylvando and Hendrik make quite
a pair! It was amazing to see them, perfectly in synch. Well, I suppose they
did train together all those years ago. Now, I don’t know about you, <pc>, but I’m not going to let them have all the fun! Let’s team up and learn all the new tricks we can! |
| Jade | I have known about the
Kingsbarrow since I was a girl, but I had no idea that knights used it for
their training. It seems that only those in the know can train here—it’s sealed off from prying eyes. I suppose it’s an honour to have it opened for us. |
| Jade | Once when Rab and I visited a
casino, I was asked if I’d like to work there. Naturally, I refused, but who knows what the future holds? Once our journey comes to an end, maybe I’ll see if they’re still interested… …That was a joke! Just a joke! |
| Jade | I wonder what Kainui is doing now… I know he had a lot to deal with, but I hope he overcame everything and is living a happy life as a fisherman. |
| Jade | I’m so glad Kainui and Michelle
are doing well. He did so much for her, it’s nice to see that it’s all worked
out. It’s sad that Kainoa is gone, of course, but Michelle and Kainui will just have to get on with their lives now. |
| Jade | Look! Kainui and Michelle are in danger! We have to do something! |
| Jade | I wonder how Michelle is doing,
still waiting for Kai to come… She had a tough time of it. Love between human and mermaid can’t be easy. I mean, how do you plan a future together when time flows differently for the two of you? |
| Jade | It wasn’t all combat training
when Rab and I were travelling the world together. No, we did plenty of
dancing too. In fact, travelling in the guise of a dancer can be really good when you’re trying to keep a low profile. And it was a lot of fun too! Ah, I miss those days… |
| Jade | We don’t really have time to
spare, but it feels wrong to abandon these people to their fate. You will have to make a decision, <pc>. Do we stay here, or do we press on? |
| Jade | That grey gordon may have been
rather eccentric, but he was still a formidable opponent. Could he have been inspired by the dark star? I fear that its baneful influence has spread across the whole world… |
| Jade | Someone’s making an awful lot of
noise, <pc>… We should go and see what’s happening. It might explain why the villagers are being made to dance. |
| Jade | I’m getting used to the cold, but we still need to be careful. We don’t want to end up with frostbite. |
| Jade | Snorri was conducting research
into Jörmun, it seems… If only we’d known. I feel terrible. We’ll have to do something to make up for what we did, <pc>… |
| Jade | What’s that? You’re wondering if
I’m feeling the cold? Oh, don’t worry about me! Rab and I have done a lot of training in extreme conditions over the years. A little nip in the air doesn’t bother me! |
| Jade | When you flick through a book,
it’s easy to forget how much effort has gone into writing it. It’s amazing to think that someone has put their heart and soul into every single book in this library! |
| Jade | I always thought Erik was a bit
too nice to be a thief. Now I know where he gets his caring side—from looking
out for Mia as they were growing up. I always wished I could have had a brother or sister. They teach you things you can’t learn as an only child… |
| Jade | There’s something about the wind
here, isn’t there? It really cuts through you, chills you to the
bone… It doesn’t seem to bother Erik, though. Did you notice that? |
| Jade | The four pictures in the main
hall depict the battle between the heroes of legend and the Dark One. You know, there’s something about those images that really gets my pulse racing. To think that we’re following in their footsteps. It really is an honour. |
| Jade | So Grand Master Pang plans to
summon a stream of enemies for us to fight. It sounds like she’s really going
to push us to the limit. If we can get through this, who knows what new powers we might gain? |
| Jade | Rab told me that those who come
here to train are focused on bringing out their inner strength, and will
undergo any hardship to achieve that goal. It sounds like something I might be interested in experiencing myself one day. |
| Jade | Um, is there a reason you
dragged us all the way up here? Please don’t tell me you’re getting into mountaineering. The last thing you need right now is a new hobby… |
| Jade | Now that Bathysfear’s gone, the
Pearl of Wisdom is back in its rightful place. That must be a relief for the
merfolk. They do have other problems to contend with, though. The dark star’s getting monsters riled up all the way down here, too. We really need to do something about it, <pc>… |
| Jade | It seems that no one is safe
from the evil of the dark star—not even down here. We have to speak with Queen Marina and find out what exactly is going on. |
| Jade | If you think about it, we’ve
really been all over the world, from the bottom of the ocean to a village
floating in the sky. You know, as long as we’re together, it feels like there’s nowhere we can’t go. |
| Jade | The sword we forged together is
surely the equal of the one Erdwin once wielded. With both Swords of Light, the Dark One doesn’t stand a chance. |
| Jade | There’s something about the
design of the Crucible, something that really draws you in… And you know the strangest thing? It feels familiar somehow… |
| Jade | Miko spoke of something called
the Crucible sleeping in the volcano’s heart. Whoever decided to put it here didn’t want ordinary people using it, that’s for sure. |
| Jade | I’ve heard a few people talk
about the sacred being who practises the ancient art of puff-puff on a
floating island… Not the best place for passing trade, I’d imagine… |
| Jade | We need to be careful, <pc>. This heat will sap our energy. We shouldn’t stay here too long. |
| Jade | This place seems to go on forever. I’ve completely lost track of how far we’ve come. |
| Jade | The monsters down here are a lot
tougher than those on the surface. We can’t afford to let our guard down. Not even for a second. |
| Jade | So the Watchers must have been
here from the beginning. I can’t imagine staying put in this tiny village for however many years it’s been, but then maybe they don’t think like me. |
| Jade | Where do you think the village’s
supplies of food and drink come from, <pc>? I suspect we’ll just have to chalk that up as another mystery that’ll probably never be solved. |
| Jade | If we let this place beat us, we
don’t stand a chance against the Dark One. We must persevere. Drustan is testing us so that we can grow stronger. We mustn’t let this opportunity go to waste. |
| Jade | So this is it, the Trial of the
Luminary. We’re facing the toughest monsters of all, and it’s easier to get
lost than ever. But we can’t give up. This is the last trial. We have to show Drustan we have what it takes. |
| Jade | Whatever we face in the final
trial, there’s no doubt that it’ll be a formidable opponent. But the tougher the foe, the more we relish the fight! I just know we’ll rise to the challenge! |
| Jade | We can’t give up now,
<pc>. We’re nearly there. The end is in sight, I just know it… |
| Jade | Something tells me we don’t have
much time… Let’s summon Cetacea and make our way to the Tower of Lost Time before it’s too late. |
| Jade | …… |