Zone Of the Gamers

Transcribed and typed by Maskrider.

Europe (follows the flow of events)
General’s Ofice | Apoina Tower (1) | Domremy (1) | Ardennes Forest | Gepetto’s Apartment (1)
Paris (Montmartre/Subway/Champs Elysees) (1) | Le Havre/Wine Cellar (1) | Port of Southampton (1)
Rhondda Mine | Wales (1) | Florence/Manmariala Island/SG Italian Branch HQ (1) | Wales/Neam Ruins (1)
Cannes/St. Marguerite Island (1) | Wales (2) | Petrograd (1) | Goreme Valley | Petrograd (2)/Gallery of the Dead
Idar Flamme | Apoina Tower (2)

Japan
Start of Disc 2 | Brick Warehouses | Yokohama Streets | Battleship Mikasa | Hojo Research/Experiment Lab
Battleship Mikasa (1) | Yokohama Streets (1) | Foreigner’s Cemetery | Otherworld

Europe - General’s office

… inside the General’s office after the opening scene …

Karin: …That’s as much as I can remember.
Adjutant: The following day, Lt. Koenig, you were found by the Metz highway. Along with Sgt. Robert and 8 survivors.
Karin: Yes, sir.
General: …It’s quite a story. But it seems we’ll have to believe you.
Karin: General! Just give me another…
Adjutant: Lieutenant.
General: Karin, I’ve already decided to do that. I’m sending you back to that village. But this time you’ll be a guide.
Karin: Me, a guide…?
General: Our forces invaded France from the north and have pushed beyond the Meuse River. But that village alone has resisted us and remain outside the Empire’s grasp.
General: Domremy may be beautiful, but it has no strategic value. But for the honor of the Empire, we must not allow anyone or anything to stand against us. Even if we have to face a demon itself. Is that clear ?

… Nicolai came in …

General: This is Cardinal Nicholas Conrad. He’s come all the way from Vatican.

… scene changed to a world map with narration …

Narrator: 1915, early spring. The world is in the middle of a huge upheaval. It started with a single shot and the fire of war spread in an instant. All of Europe was engulfed and the struggle soon grew into the first world-wide war the human race had ever known. From a corner of this battlefield, our story begins once again…

Europe - Apoina Tower in Vatican (1)

… One week later. Late night. Vatican …

Nicolai: Is this your first time at the Vatican?
Karin: Umm, yes.
Nicolai: I need to do some careful preparation before we go to Domremy. There’s a certain item that I must have in order to complete this mission.
Karin: A certain item?
Nicolai: Yes, a sort of good luck charm. It’s used for exorcisms.
Karin: And that’s where we’re going now?
Nicolai: Yes, it’s inside the Apoina Tower. Also known as…the Tower of Atonement. It seems you know of it. For many years, dangerous heretics and the like were kept imprisoned here. It’s filled with the spirits of those who went mad from the torture. That’s why it’s a safe resting place for the item that I seek…
Karin: But why am I coming?
Nicolai: To get to the top of the tower, I need your help. I’d feel much safer if you’re with me.
Karin: ………
Nicolai: It’s this way, Lieutenant.

… inside the tower, at the entrance hall …

Nicolai: I should warn you. It’s completely different here inside the tower… It’s filled with real monsters and ghosts, you know.
Karin: Monsters?!
Nicolai: But don’t worry. Compare to that demon in Domremy, these should be a snap to handle. Now make sure you don’t wander too far away from me. Let’s go.

… after the first battle …

Nicolai: Those were easier than most. Are you all right?
Karin: I-I’m fine!

… after the battle at the 1/F …

Nicolai: Many have been imprisoned and died here over the years. Noblemen who lost in battle, tragic princesses who were though to have died of illnesses. You can still feel their malice…
Karin: I knew it…
Nicolai: What is it?
Karin: I’m not sure…but when I met that demon in Domremy, I didn’t sense the malevolence that I feel from the people in this tower.
Nicolai: Could it have been because you were so afraid then?
Karin: That may be part of it. But…he was beautiful.
Nicolai: Interesting word to use.
Karin: Also…
Nicolai: Also?
Karin: He seemed sad.

… Ring Soul appeared in front of them …

Ring Soul: I’m the Ring Soul… The will of the Judgement Ring, the administrator of all fate…
Karin: W-what the…?!
Ring Soul: The world drowns in its own history… And in this time, you must carry the burden of fate…
Karin: F-fate…?
Ring Soul: I can see it… I can see thy future… This I entrust to you…

… got Attack Boost from Ring Soul …

Karin: What…?
Ring Soul: The power to command the Judgement Ring. Such power will help you carve your way through destiny…
Karin: Wait! Why…why give this to me?
Ring Soul: The Judgement Ring has the power to change the world… Fate only follows a straight path if it is used well…
Karin: Fate…? A straight path…?
Ring Soul: There is nothing more to say… I will appear to you again, to bestow upon you more power… But beware! I am always watching… Watching to see if you are truly the one to command destiny…
Karin: ………
Nicolai: You should be honored. Being chosen like that… Don’t keep your new power all to yourself!

… got to the top, in front of the big double door …

Nicolai: This is it…behind this door. Be careful now. There’s a familiar keeping guard in there.
Karin: ………

… inside the hall, walked close to the Holy Mistletoe …

Nicolai: There you are.
Karin: !!

… after the battle, got the Holy Mistletoe …

Karin: Is that it?
Nicolai: …Yes. The ultimate tool for exorcising demons.

Europe - Domremy (1)

… at the forest, heard loud howling …

Nicolai: A guard, eh. Don’t worry, I’ve made the necessary preparations.
Karin: Preparations…?
Nicolai: Yes.
Karin: Split up and surround the church!

… talked to the guy guarding the entrance of the forest …

Johann: Rest assured! Nothing’s getting past ol’ Johann!

… talked to the guy inside the forest …

Newly-promoted Fafhrd: I-if that demon comes back, I’ll give him the hot taste of death this time! And that’s a promise!

… talked to the Medic at the entrance of the village …

Samuel, the anxious Medic: B-but, Commander! Are you sure?!

… crossed the horizontal line in front of the house, then after the battle …

Nicolai: They think they can keep us out with these little toys?
Karin: Where is everybody, I wonder?
Nicolai: They are probably hiding somewhere. I bet that wolf that was howling was warning the villagers.
Karin: What?! Demons and wolves protecting a village?
Nicolai: Yes, admirable, aren’t they? Foolhardy, little volunteers…

… talked to the guy near the well …

Calm Hess: Huh?! Oh, it’s you, Commander. I thought I heard some people around, that’s all. Is there some other unit besides ours, I wonder?
Nicolai: ………

… after the battle at the entrance of the path to the church …

Nicolai: The church isn’t far now.

… in front of the church …

Sergeant Robert, the Old Veteran: Careful, Lieutenant. Something’s up. The village seems even stranger than before. May be that demon called in his boys.
Karin: Thanks for the warning, Sergeant.
Nicolai: You men wait here. The Lieutenant and I will go inside.

… inside the church, heard gun fire and people screaming outside …

Nicolai: Stop! It’s dangerous to leave now!
Karin: But why?!
Nicolai: He has come.

… a demon came …

Nicolai: Show your true self, demon of Domremy!

… the demon turned into Yuri …

Nicolai: I’ve wanted to meet you, Godslayer.
Yuri: All those dead soldiers outside… Are you the one who killed them?
Nicolai: That’s right. You see, I don’t want any witnesses to what is about to happen here.
Karin: ?!
Yuri: Give me the girl.
Karin: W-what’s going on…?!
Nicolai: Come and take her, if you can.

… Nicolai was countered in his attack to Yuri …

Nicolai: You!
Yuri: Give me Jeanne.
Karin: Ni-Nicolai!
Nicolai: Lenny!!

… Lenny came in with the girl and the Iron claws …

Yuri: ………
Nicolai: You’re late again!!
Lenny: Ha ha ha. Relax. I had a stubborn sergeant to deal with.
Karin: Huh?!

… Yuri move forward …

Lenny: Stop right there! One dumb move and the girl here dies.
Yuri: Go ahead. Then you’ll die next.
Nicolai: I wouldn’t expect any less. That’s exactly what makes my long search for you worthwhile.
Yuri: You’ve been looking for me?
Nicolai: I was ordered by the Lord to destroy a certain traitor. A man who brought god down from heaven and tried to lay waste to the world.
Yuri: ………
Nicolai: But before I could, a man with the power of a demon defeated that traitor, and the god he had brought down from heaven with him. Yes! It was you who did it! I’m glad to finally meet you, the man who stole my prey from me. But before you grow into a problem for me like that traitor, Albert Simon, I’ll root you out like the weed you are!
Yuri: Who are you guys?
Nicolai: We are Sapientes Gladio (Sages of the Sword). We alone possess the light of new hope to guide us through the 20th century.
Yuri: Never heard of you.
Nicolai: That’s fine. Once we destroy you, Godslayer, the world will learn our name. Your life will be our ticket to renown!
Yuri: ?
Nicolai: And your soul…will be brought back into God’s grace by the power of the Holy Mistletoe!
Karin: Nicolai!!
Lenny: Hey there, is she changing side on us?!
Nicolai: She’s nothing to us but a tour guide. She’ll die here along with the others.
Karin: Who are you really?!
Nicolai: Never mind. Thanks for bringing us here. You might have made a fine ally. It’s really quite sad.
Karin: Let that girl go. Or else…
Lenny: Or else what?! You gonna shoot her too?

… Jeanne woke up and struggled …

Lenny: Huh?! You brat!!

… Karin fired 2 shots, Jeanne got away …

Nicolai: You!!

… Nicolai attacked Karin but was countered by Yuri, the Holy Mistletoe was on Yuri’s chest …

Yuri: …… W-what the… What the hell is this?!

… scene changed to Yuri sitting besides the fire, Jeanne and Blanca approached …

Jeanne: Supper’s ready. Mama made it. Here, it’s still warm.
Yuri: Thanks.

… Yuri looked at Blanca …

Yuri: He really likes you, doesn’t he?
Jeanne: Yeah, we’ve been together ever since Papa died.

… Yuri gave Blanca a piece of bread and Blanca accepted it …

Jeanne: Wow. Up until now, he’s never taken food from anyone but me! I wonder if they will come back…
Yuri: They will.
Jeanne: Because they left soldiers alive in the town? I wonder what they want from the village, anyway…
Yuri: Hmm.
Jeanne: Anyway, if they come back, this guy will let us know right away.
Yuri: …Yup.

… Gepetto approached …

Gepetto: Oh, so here you are.
Jeanne: Grandpa!
Gepetto: Jeanne, your mother’s worried about you.

… Gepetto had a taste with his bottle of wine …

Gepetto: Mmm…that’s good!
Jeanne: Ooh, that stinks! Are you drinking again?!
Gepetto: He he. Don’t be so hard on me. This is my one true pleasure.
Yuri: Well, better get to bed. Your mom’s waiting for you.
Jeanne: O-okay. Goodnight Yuri, Goodnight Grandpa.
Gepetto: G’night.
Yuri: See you in the morning.

… Yuri turned to Gepetto …

Yuri: You too. Shouldn’t you be turning in soon?
Gepetto: He he. After I have a few more drinks.
Yuri: Lemme see that.
Gepetto: Just a little sip. … Hey!! Oh!!
Yuri: Mmmm. That’s good.
Gepetto: Say, how long are you planning on staying in this village, anyway?
Yuri: …Hmm. I’m not really sure. What about you? How long are you gonna stick with me?
Gepetto: …Hmm. I’m not really sure either.
Yuri: Lazy old bum!

… scene in front of a grave …

Gepetto: They’re gonna keep coming back. No matter how much you beat ‘em. They always do.
Yuri: Yup.
Gepetto: This war’s not over by a long shot. We need…
Yuri: A safer place to stay.
Gepetto: That’s right.
Yuri: There is no safe place. Not around here. You know that, don’t you? That’s why I’m staying right here. I’ll protect this village until I die.
Gepetto: What’s with you? It sounds to me you’re just looking for a place to die.
Yuri: Well, you’re wrong. I don’t plan on throwing my life away, if that’s what you’re thinking!
Gepetto: Is that so?
Yuri: Besides, my life isn’t my own, anyway. This life was given to me by her…

… surroundings turned dark, fire extinguished, heard screaming of a girl, Yuri cried out …

Europe - Ardennes Forest

… inside the cave, Yuri woke up and cried out …

Gepetto: We can’t go back.
Yuri: Don’t worry about it…
Gepetto: I barely managed to pull you out of that light in time! You can hardly walk!
Karin: What happened to the village?
Gepetto: The soldiers came and took the villagers away.
Yuri: No…!
Gepetto: Can you walk? We can’t stay here.
Yuri: I’m feeling better…
Gepetto: Don’t push yourself. You barely even survived. You’re a lucky man. We’ll head through Paris through the woods. I’ve got an apartment there.
Karin: B-but…
Gepetto: If they find you, they’ll kill you too. Miss…
Karin: Karin.
Gepetto: I’m Gepetto the Puppeteer. This here is Yuri. First you have to think about surviving. Right?

… Karin approached Yuri, Yuri refused to be helped …

Yuri: I’m fine. I told you I feel all right now.
Gepetto: That Mistletoe… We’d better figure out what kind of curse it put on you.
Yuri: Sapientes Gladio, huh…?

… talked to Karin …

Karin: Don’t you think you should rest some more?

… talked to Gepetto …

Gepetto: We’ll be heading deep into the Ardennes Forest. We’d better be prepared. Oh, and I should give you this.

… Gepetto gave Yuri 3 crests …

Gepetto: That crest has magical power. Anybody can use magic if they have that. All they have to do it equip it. What do you think? Pretty spiffy, eh?

… Yuri felt troubled …

Gepetto: …What’s the matter?
Yuri: H-he he he! Umm, thanks, but, uh, no thanks… I don’t need magic like this. I can do my fusions.
Gepetto: You sure? It’s a pretty handy thing to have…

… Yuri turned around …

Gepetto: …Hey, wait a minute! Don’t tell me it’s because you can’t remember spells?!

… Yuri still troubled …

Gepetto: …Well, never mind. Blanca and I will use it, then.
Blanca: Awroo!
Yuri: ……… You understand what we’re saying?
Blanca: Awroo!
Yuri: Well, what do you know…?
Gepetto: But, gee, I dunno. Maybe it’s because of that curse, but there’s something strange about you…
Blanca: Awroo, awroo!

… Karin asked if Yuri is ready to go and for sure you will answer yeah…

… outside of the cave, stopped suddenly while walking down the path …

Yuri: What’s the matter?
Karin: …Something seems…strange.
Blanca: Grrr…
Gepetto: Uh-oh… Be careful, everybody! Here come some monsters!

… after the battle …

Yuri: Well, guess that have to happen sometime, in a creppy forest like this.
Gepetto: You’re the one that’s drawing the monsters to us, you know!
Yuri: What?!
Gepetto: It seems that Holy Mistletoe curse had a bigger influence on you than we thought, Yuri.
Yuri: Influence?
Gepetto: Yeah. It’s a curse that works on your mind and spirit. I bet you can’t do fusions anymore, right?
Yuri: ?!
Gepetto: Your soul has become unstable, and it’s emitting waves that draw the monsters.
Yuri: You mean they might be able to kill me while I’m like this?
Gepetto: That’s about the size of it. The Malice that fills the world and the Malice that’s trapped in your soul are both growing and creating hatred.
Yuri: What can I do about it?
Gepetto: I don’t know. The only thing we can do right now is concentrate on staying alive.

… away from the path, here comes Lenny …

Lenny: He he he! You won’t get away!

… arrived at an open area (after the drawbridge), Yuri was not feeling right …

Karin: Are you all right?
Gepetto: Hang in there. We’re almost out.
Yuri: *pant, pant* Lemme take a little break. I’m so…sleepy…
Gepetto: Hey! Yuri?!

… Yuri lying in the graveyard …

Yuri: This place… The Graveyard. The one in my soul…

… noticed a tree in front of him …

Yuri: What the hell…? There’s a tree here. What’s going on here inside my soul?! Something strange is happening!! Because of that Mistletoe thing…?!

… a bright light shine on him and then diminished …

Yuri: Huh?! W-what the?! That’s me growing there…! Huh? What the…?! Hold on a minute! What’s going on here?! Are you alive?! Are you?! This is bad. I’m starting to feel sick. What do I do now? I can’t do soul fusion anymore either… *sighs* Guess I better have a look around here. Inside my soul…

… check the tree …

Yuri: What a creepy tree. It looks like that Mistletoe thing could’ve come from it. That “me” growing in the trunk is breathing slowly, like it’s sleeping or something.

… checking The door of Heaven’s Commendments …

Yuri: Instructions from Heaven, maybe? What’s that all about?

… checking The door of Hell’s Commendments …

Yuri: Instructions from Hell, is it? What in the world does that mean?

… checking The door of the Labyrinth …

Yuri: What’s that mean? You get lost if you go through? He he. Sounds like fun.

… checking The door of the God of Wrath inside the door of Labyrinth …

Yuri: It doesn’t budge.

… checking The door of Desires inside the door of Labyrinth …

Yuri: Pretty thick door…

… inside either door of Hell’s or Heaven’s Commendment …

Yuri: Hmm… I feel the restlessness of monsters stirring in this place. Hey, I know! I bet their presence has something to do with why I can’t do fusions anymore. He he! Guess I’d better take a look!

… inside an elemental door, checked and soul charged the altar …

Yuri: Wh-what the…? What the hell was that flash?! Unh! S-something is flooding into me!
A voice: A smile fills your heart once again… *you got a soul*
Yuri: I got a fusion power back… Okay, I get it. All I have to do is beat monsters out in the real world, collect their souls, and come back here! If I revive the other classes the same way, I can do fusions with them too.

… approached the door trying to get out …

Yuri: Huh? What’s that?!
Woman’s voice: …Wake up!
Yuri: Huh?!
Woman’s voice: …Wake up! Wake up!!

… the scene turned into Gepetto with Karin besides the fire with Yuri sleeping …

Karin: Is he human? Or maybe…
Gepetto: He’s human. But he’s a strange one, all right.

… Karin sit down besides the fire …

Karin: Have you been with him for long?
Gepetto: Hmm, over half a year now, I guess… He came here with my late wife’s niece.
Karin: Your wife’s niece?
Gepetto: She was more like my own daughter. But unfortunately, she was already dead when he arrived. She and Yuri were lovers… He dug her grave with his own hands. We’ve both lost people in out lives. We just try to live as best as we can.
Karin: With his own hands…

… strange thing happened on Yuri …

Yuri: *grunts*
Gepetto: What’s going on?
Yuri: *cries out*
Karin: What’s happening to him?
Gepetto: Hey, Yuri! What is it?

… malice flowed out of Yuri’s body …

Karin: What’s that?!
Gepetto: No! Malice is pouring out of his body… It’s formed into a monster!
Karin: Wake up! Wake up!
Yuri: ………

… after the battle with the monster …

Karin: What’s going on…?
Gepetto: That thing just jumped out from inside you.
Yuri: I’m sorry about that. It’s all because of that weird holy stick thing. The monster souls inside me are starting to get a bit unruly.
Karin: Monster souls?
Gepetto: Yeah. He’s got a strange power. When he beats a monster, he takes their souls and then can fuse with them.
Yuri: I can change into a monster, okay?
Karin: ………
Yuri: Hmph!
Gepetto: Anyway, it’s good we’re all okay. Let’s get out of this forest before something else happens.

… they left the forest and the scene changed to the graveyard …

Jeanne: Yuri!
Yuri: Huh?! …Jeanne?! What’re you doing here?
Jeanne: Tee hee hee! I came to see you, Yuri! …But I have to be going far, far away soon.
Yuri: Far, far away?
Jeanne: Yeah. ‘Cause I died, you know.
Yuri: Died…
Jeanne: Before I go far, far away, there was something I just have to check first. That’s why I came here.
Yuri: Something you wanted to check? What?
Jeanne: I am looking for something, inside your heart.
Yuri: Inside my heart?! Don’t go digging up anything embarrassing, you hear? …So what are you looking for?
Jeanne: Ha ha ha! It’s a secret! But don’t worry. I’ll tell you if I find it.

… Jeanne walked away …

Yuri: Hey! Wait!
Jeanne: Yuri, are you scared of the journey that’s about to begin?
Yuri: Huh?
Jeanne: The journey of living your life alone? Are you scared?
Yuri: N-nah, of course. I’m not scared. (the other answer is “Maybe a little”)
Jeanne: …I see. …But you can’t escape it, you know.

Europe - France - Gepetto’s Apartment (1)

Yuri: Well, have you learned anything?
Gepetto: The Mistletoe is a powerful item… The church has used it for centuries as a tool for guiding lost souls. …That’s what it says here, anyway. It’s now being kept at the Vatican.
Yuri: So it’s going to guide my soul too?
Gepetto: I suppose so.
Yuri: That’s bull.
Gepetto: It’s not bull.
Yuri: Is there some way to fix it?
Gepetto: Hmm.
Yuri: Well, you’ve gotta do something.
Gepetto: I think you’re screwed.
Yuri: ………
Blanca: Grrr!

… Karin came out with a new costume …

Gepetto/Yuri: *grunts*
Yuri: Err, umm…
Gepetto/Yuri: Whoa!!
Karin: *Slap, Slap!*

… after being slapped by Karin …

Gepetto: …She packs quite a wallop, eh?
Yuri: Yeah.
Gepetto: All I could see was stars.
Yuri: That’s all?
Gepetto: Hey! You mean you saw something else?! What did you see?!
Yuri: Paradise.
Gepetto: You did?! Damn! I couldn’t see a thing. Paradise, eh!

… Karin approached them …

Yuri: …So, what are we gonna do now?
Gepetto: Hmm… I’ve run out of ideas.
Yuri: You’ve gotta be kidding me! Thanks to that miserable Mistletoe, there’s something definitely off about my condition. And to top it all off. My body seems to be sending out waves that attract monsters from miles around!
Karin: Isn’t there anything you can do?
Yuri: I have one idea. If this old fart can’t do anything for me, I’ll go ask an even older fart.
Gepetto: What?! Who you calling an “old fart”!
Yuri: There’s this weird old creature I know, living in Wales. This guy is really, really, really old.
Gepetto: So this guy knows a lot, eh?
Yuri: Yup. He’s been alive for centuries!
Gepetto: Eh? Who are you talking about, anyway?
Yuri: His name is Roger Bacon. He’s kind of creaky and broken down in places, but we can depend on him!
Gepetto: R-Roger Bacon?! You mean that legendary magician?
Yuri: That’s the one. I told you about him before, right? Told you I knew him.
Gepetto: Yeah, but I thought you were kidding. Well, sure! A great magician like Bacon ought to know about that Holy Mistletoe, and about Sapientes Gladio, to boot!
Yuri: Well, it’s settled, then. We’re off to Wales, in the U.K.!
Karin: Uh, hold on, guys.
Yuri: Hmm?
Karin: If we just go north to Calais, the port town, that’s where the front line is, so it’ll be hard to get a ship there.
Gepetto: Then why don’t we head a little south, to Le Havre? There ought to be private ships still sailing from there.
Karin: Le Havre, huh…?
Gepetto: Umm, “Karin,”, was it? We don’t know what kind of danger we’re gonna be running into, so you should be heading home, now, little lady.
Karin: Look, I trusted that man! And trusting him got my men killed… I can’t go back to my country like this. And even if I could go back, they’d probably just find me and kill me.
Yuri: You wanna come with us, then?

… Karin replied yes physically …

Yuri: But you see what kind of shape I’m in. I can’t guarantee your life, you know.

… Karin took a sword in the apartment …

Karin: I hope you don’t mind.
Gepetto: That’s from my university days…
Karin: I found it over there. Is it all right if I borrow it?
Gepetto: You’re welcometo it, my dear.

… somebody at the roof …

Gepetto: …They’ve chased us all the way here. They sure are stubborn.

… Iron Claws broke in, and after the battle …

Yuri: Man, you are pretty damn good!
Karin: Hee hee!
Gepetto: Say, I know! If you’re this good with swords, Karin, let me give you this.
Karin: What’s this?
Gepetto: It’s a script, written by the very hand of the famous opera composer, Wagner, himself. There’s a scene in there that could be very helpful to someone who wanted to polish up their sword techniques. With your great reflexes, I thought you might be able to learn a new trick or two from it, so I brought it with me.

… Karin got Nibelung Prelude and learnt Heuervelk …

Karin: Wow! This really looks like it is going to be helpful. Thanks, Gepetto!
Gepetto: Think nothing of it. …But we shouldn’t be hanging around relaxing like this. The entrance to the subway should be just up ahead. Let’s hurry!

… got some builder cards and left the apartment …

Europe - Paris (Montmartre/Subway/Champs Elysees) (1)

… at Montmartre station, talk with the people …

Maurice, The Shopper: There’s a subway station in our neighbourhood now too! It’ll take you to downtown Paris in no time!
Sally, On a Trip: We’re gonna take the train and go see my aunt!
Worried Jessie: You’ve got to mind your manner, now! Or you’re not getting on this train, you hear?

… outside of the subway station, at Montmartre, talk to the people …

Mugs, the Newspaper Reporter: Because of the war, they say there are spies here from every country, lurking around. Say, are you people spies too?
Suzanne, WHo Likes Younger Men: Montmartre is known for its hills and for the arts! Lots of painters and sculptors lives here. There’s a wonderful painter lodging in my neighbourhood. Maybe I should get him to do my portrait…? I bet he’d even do a nude for me!
Szpilman, the Pianist: The deadline’s next week, but I just can’t seem to come out with a new piece no matter how long I sit at the piano!
Working-class Olivier: Montmartre is the working-class neighbourhood of Paris. Not as glamourous as Champs Elysees, but nice, no?
Raymond, with nothing to do: No matter how many times I count these steps, I get a different number…

… in front of the bar …

Alphonse, Getting Hooked: I started playing something called “the lottery” recently. But it’s hard to get it to stop where you want it! Guess I’d better go try to find another lottery ticket…
Timid Salvador: There’s a cemetery near here, and they say there are wolves there! Lots of people have heard ‘em howling in the middle of the night. That must be real spooky…

… inside the bar …

Old Friend Louis: Welcome! …Well, look who we have here! It’s Gepetto! Haven’t seen you in a while! You disappeared all of a sudden. When did you get back?
Gepetto: Just a little while ago. But I’m caught up in a bit of a situation. I’ll have to be leaving Paris again right away.
Old Friend Louis: You don’t say? But you just got here! You sure haven’t changed… Always sticking your nose into things. You’ve got to start acting your age!
Gepetto: When I want your advice, I’ll ask! But, listen. We want to go to Le Havre. You know any ways to get out of town unnoticed?
Old Friend Louis: Hmm… You don’t want to attract any attention to yourself, eh? Ha ha ! Hey, I know! You could use a subway tunnel. That way, you could go where you want without being seen! Rumor has it there are a few abandoned tunnels, and some of ‘em even reach to the outskirts of Paris.
Gepetto: I see! Subway tunnels, eh? That’s a great idea.
Karin: But it’s just a rumor, right? How are we going to find these tunnels?
Yuri: Hmm… How about we ask somebody that would know? Like somebody that worked on the tunnels…? Or one of those train freaks that can name every single station…?
Gepetto: Okay, let’s start looking for somebody who knows about the subway, then!
Old Friend Louis: In that case, why don’t you try going to the Champs Elysees? They’re enlarging the subway over there right now. You’ll find Dr. Gautier, the design engineer, in a hotel there.
Yuri: The chandelier who?
Gepetto: Champs Elysees! The next station over. I’ve met Dr. Gautier a couple of times before. He used to come to my theater.
Karin: Your theater? You mean you used to be famous, Gepetto?
Old Friend Louis: He quit the stage when his wife died, but his show used to be celebrated all over Paris!
Gepetto: Shh! Don’t tell them that! That was all a long time ago. …Anyway, we’re off to the Champs Elysees!

… talk with the people in the bar …

Auguste, the Novice: Take a look at my painting. It’s my girlfriend. What do you think? Isn’t she beautiful? She cooks me meals, buys me painting supplies… She’s a wonderful woman! I’ve got nothing to offer her right now, but someday I’m going to show the whole world her beauty through my art!
Caston, the Common Man: I feel a lot more at home in some seedy bar than in one of them fancy sidewalk cafes.
Amelie, the Aspiring Dancer: I’m taking ballet and modern dance lessons while I work part-time here. My dream is to one day stand on the stage of the Moulin Rouge! You’ll come to see me then, won’t you?
Angelina, the Fond Fan: Haven’t seen you for a while, Gepetto! Aren’t you going to do your puppet shows anymore, like you used to? My daughter is going to be three this year. I wish I could take her to see one of your Cornelia performances!
Old Friend Louis: The subway will get you there quick. Dr. Gautier is an expert on the tunnel construction, so he should be helpful.

… before entering the subway station …

Ernest: Hold on, there. That’s a beautiful wolf you have, isn’t it?
Yuri: Better than yours, anyway.
Tetsu: Awroo! Awroo! (Grrr! These guys think they’re tough, Ernest!)
Ernest: Hmm, that sounds like a challenge. Tetsu, why don’t you show them whose fangs are sharper!
Blanca: …Awroo, awroo? (What am I getting caught in the middle of, here?) Awroo… (I don’t want to waste energy on a meaningless fight…)
Yuri: …What do you say, Blanca? Sounds like they’re asking for it to me!
Blanca: ………
Tetsu: I’m gonna beat you! Then Ernest will be really proud of me!
Blanca: That’s a childish reason for a fight! I say no.

… after winning the battle …

Tetsu: But why? Ernest and I trained a whole bunch and everything…!
Blanca: Because you’re just a little runt.
Ernest: Ha ha ha! Wonderful, wonderful! Your name was Blanca, was it? Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Ernest, a humble zoologist. This is for you, Blanca.

… got a stamp card from Ernest …

Blanca: Awroo…? (What’s this miserable-looking card…?)
Ernest: Congratulations! You are now entitled to join the “Wolf Bout,” a competition to find the world’s strongest wolf!
Yuri: Wolf Bout?!
Ernest: You battle the wolves you find throughout the world and gather pawprint stamps as proof of your victories.
Tetsu: Awroo! (Like this.)

… got a pawprint from Tetsu and learned Soul Comet …

Ernest: I’ll give you a prize for every three stamps you collect. And when you fill the whole card up with stamps……you’ll be the strongest wolf in the world! What do you think, Blanca, ol’ boy?
Yuri: Wouldn’t that be cool? The strongest wolf in the world, Blanca. He he.

… Blanca walked away …

Ernest: Come ask if you ever have any questions! And good luck to you!
Tetsu: *whimper, whimper* (Sorry, Ernest. Losing like that…)
Ernest: Never mind, Tetsu. You’re not a real wolf anyway… I guess there’s room for a few improvements. And I’d better get ready, before he gets any stronger…

… before entering the subway train …

Yuri: Hey, we can take the subway to the Champs Elysees! Oh, goody! Let’s take it!!

… arrived at Champs Elysees station, talk to the people there …

Victor the Foreman: Only the subway construction crew is allowed beyond this service entrance.
Poppo the Conductor: Now boarding for Montmartre! All aboard!

… at the streets of Champs Elysees, spotted by Magimel brothers …

Pierre: Eeek! It’s Gepetto!! Oh, Gep, we’ve missed you so much!
Gerard: Oh, we certainly have!! You quit the theater so suddenly. We had no idea where you’d run off to, naughty boy!
Yuri: Umm, wh-who are these guys?!
Gepetto: The Magimel Brothers. Pierre here is a tailor, and Gerard runs an item shop. They’re my old theater associates. They used to sell me costumes and supplies to use on stage.
Gerard: It’s fabulous to meet you, young man!
Yuri: Y-yikes!
Gepetto: Hey! Don’t start scaring off my friends!
Gerard: Well, I never! …But, anyway, now that we’ve all become such good friends, let me give you a fabulous present! Here you are.

… got Point Card from Gerard …

Yuri: What’s this?
Gerard: That? That’s a very, very special card you can use at any shop at all! If you have one of those, you can build up points whenever you go shopping. Those points really add up! And the more points you collect, the bigger the discount you can get. Isn’t that just fabulous?
Yuri: G-gee… Th-thanks…

… talk with Pierre when he won’t be making new costume …

Pierre: I’m taking a little time to recharge my batteries, then I’ll come up with a new idea!

… talk to Gerard at Champs Elysees …

Gerard: Running off again so soon? Better make sure you’ve got everything you need!

… at the streets of Champs Elysees, talk to the people …

Russell, the Unwilling Witness: Is there some kind of parade or costume contest going on today? I was just on the subway, and I saw a group of men with really long claws……But the weirdest thing was they were all lined up in a row, sitting politely and quietly. What was with those guys?
Overbearing Adrienne: Just look at your motley group! This is the most fashionable street in the world! We don’t need your kind here!
Bertrand, the Spoiled Son: Gee, I wish I had an automobile… Okay, that’s it! I’m going to get Daddy to buy one righ away!
Affleck, Escaping the War Zone: Our village turned into a battlefield. My family and I escaped here to Paris. I miss the old days of peace…
Zinedine of Mitsuboshi: I’m a chef. I can only cook French cuisine at the moment, but I’m hoping to branch out sometime.
Know-it-all Gaunt: Are you folks tourists? The Arc d’Triumph is just up this street. Isn’t it wonderful? Napoleon had it built, but he never passed under it during his lifetime. But you didn’t know that, did you?
Gilbert, the Handful: Wow! Look at this great car! Look how shiny it is!
Short-tempered Emmanuelle: Stop that! Don’t go touching it with your filthy hands! What if you scratch it or something?!
Sentimental Lucie: The spring breeze, the summer sun, the autumn colors, the white of winter. A beautiful city, all the years through!
Common Decency Nicole: I just saw a group of big, noisy men, shouting and making a lot of ruckus, so I scolded them. And then this huge, spiky man came up to me and said he was sorry. Hmph! Adults should know how to behave in public!
McHenry, On a Break: You’re looking for a subway expert? Dr. Gautier just happens to be staying at this hotel. He’s the design engineer.

… inside the hotel, talk to the people …

Monique, the Front Desk Clerk: Welcome! I’m terribly sorry, but I’m afraid all of our rooms have already been booked…
Elegant Lilly: Look at my new dress! Isn’t it pretty? That traveling tailor made it. He’s kind of swishy, but he’s talented!
Nathalie, Taking a Break: Oh, the guests! I just finished making the bed, so please don’t mess anything up…
Nick, In the Shower: Who is it? I’m taking a shower and I can’t come to the door right now. Is it room service? Just leave it and go.

… inside Dr. Gautier’s room …

Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Hmm? Is there something I can help you with?
Gepetto: How have you been, Dr. Gautier?
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Huh? What?! Why, if it isn’t old Gepetto, of the Vosges Theater! How many years has it been, my friend? What brings you to visit? This was the last thing I expected! I’m very pleased. Very pleased!
Yuri: We’re looking for a way through the subway tunnels out toward Le Havre, and we thought maybe you could help.
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Toward Le Havre, you say?
Karin: Yes. Do you know a way?
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Hmm… Let’s see. Just give me a minute to think, here… Twenty years ago when the nation started building the subway, they poured all of their energy and enthusiasm into it. They went wild and dug tunnels all over Paris, but they didn’t end up using all of them. And if I remember correctly, one of those unused tunnels heads northwest.
Yuri: Wow, is the subway tunnel system really all that big?
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Ha ha ha! Well, Paris is at the forefront of civilization, after all! …Oh! I just remembered. You go down into Champs Elysees station and go right, and that’ll bring you to the abandoned tunnel to Le Havre.
Gepetto: Go right, eh? Got it! Thank you, Dr. Gautier. You’ve really been a huge help!
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: I’m certainly glad to hear it. I’ve always been an ardent fan of yours, you know, Gepetto. …But why do you want to leave Paris by way of the tunnels, anyway?
Gepetto: Well, I’m ashamed to admit it, but I have a bill collector after me, you see… Very embarrassing business…
Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: Oh, I see… Yes, the economy’s been so bad since the war started. Things are hard everywhere… Listen, don’t you worry about a thing! My right-hand man is the site foreman down at Champs Elysees station. I’ll send a message down to him to let you into the restricted area.
Gepetto: That’s very kind of you! Thank you very much, Doctor.

… talk with Dr. Gautier again …

Subway Expert, Dr. Gautier: If you ever come back to Paris, promise me you’ll go back to the stage. I’ll bring my grandchildren to see you!

… at Champs Elysees subway station …

Victor the Foreman: Dr. Gautier sent me the word! Please go righ on through. The tunnels are pretty vast. Be careful not to get lost.

… the scene changed to Lenny and gang arrived at Champs Elysees subway station …

Lenny: Hmph! They sure like scurrying all over the place. But when is the Holy Mistletoe gonna kick in, I wonder? The damn little punk looks perfectly fine to me.
Steel Claw A: Nicolai said something about the curse taking effect gradually.
Lenny: What kind of way is that to do things? All he needs is one good punch!
Steel Claw A: Veronica has a trap all set up for them underground.
Lenny: What?! Is that damn woman here too?!
Steel Claw A: Yes, sir. She said it would be the perfect way to kill some time…
Lenny: *sigh* Damn that S&M broad. Oh, well. They’ve got that weird puppet guy on their side. We might as well have a magic lady warrior, I guess. Looks like ol’ Nicolai is desperate. Well, guess I’ll be heading along. Might as well take my time, though.

… back to the tunnel scene with Yuri and co, in front of the tunnel to Le Havre, but blocked by a cart …

Yuri: This is the way Dr. Gautier told us to go, right? Damn. Looks like we can’t get through…
Gepetto: There’s a fuse blown on this thing. We can’t move it the way it is.

… met the Ring Soul inside the subway tunnels …

Ring Soul: I am the Ring Soul… The will of the Judgment Ring, the administrator of all fate…
Yuri: Yikes! What the hell are you? A ghost?! And why so high-and-mighty?
Karin: Oh! It’s you again… This is the Ring Spirit, Yuri…
Yuri: Ring Spirit?
Ring Soul: No, no… I’m not a spirit. Nor am I flesh. I am the Ring Soul. The will of the Judg–
Yuri: So what does he want with us, then?
Ring Soul: The will of the Judgment Ring, the administrator of all fate. I can see it… I can see your future… This I entrust to you…

… got Attack Boost from Ring Soul …

Yuri: What’s this?
Ring Soul: The power to command the Judgment Ring. Such power will help you carve your way through destiny…
Yuri: Hmph.
Ring Soul: …Hmph?! Is that all you can say?!
Karin: Oh, um…he means, thanks! Thank you, Ring Spirit!
Ring Soul: It does not pay to forget gratitude… I will appear to you again, to bestow upon you more power… But beware! I am always watching… Watching to see if you are truly the one to command destiny…

… Ring Soul disappeared …

Yuri: He’s gone.
Karin: H-he seemed a little angry. I hope it’ll be okay…

… arrived at the deadend with a big switch …

Yuri: Huh? This is one mighty bit switch… (select Flip the switch!)

… at Cathedral, talk to the people …

Edmond, the Pacifist: That cathedral you see across the River Seine there is the famous Notre Dame. But I hear they removed all the stained glass when the war started. I hate war!
Lolotte, Tired from Walking: Phew! I finally made it out of the bustling part of the city! I hate crowds…
Donald, the Regular Customer: The owner of that shop likes to collect odds and ends. Most of it is junk, but sometimes he’s got a few rare things. If you keep going back to look, you might be able to find a real bargain.
Naive Marcel: What? There’s a war going on? I had no idea… This town is so peaceful!

… inside the junk shop …

Guy, the Junk Dealer: Ah, customers! Welcome! Oh, it’s Gepetto! Looking for more puppet parts, are you? No? You’re looking for a fuse? Of course I have one! Brought back a real good one just the other day. If you want it, you’re welcome to it!

… got the fuse …

Guy, the Junk Dealer: How much, you ask? Don’t be silly! I couldn’t take money from you for that old thing! Take it. Something else you need? I’d have to charge you for anything else, though, I’m afraid.

… check with Guy, the Junk Dealer again later on …

Guy, the Junk Dealer: Oh, it’s Gepetto! Looking for anything else?

… back to the tunnel to Le Havre …

Yuri: Where do I plug in the fuse? (answer I’ll just wing it.)

… the cart moved away, Yuri and co approached a wooden cart …

Karin: Hey, look! I bet we could use this!
Blanca: Awroo, awroo!
Yuri: Great! We can clear a lot of grounf fast with this!

… riding on the cart …

Blanca: Awroo, awroo!
Karin: What’s that?!

… Lenny and Iron Claws appeared on another wooden cart …

Lenny: Ha ha ha!! I got you!
Gepetto: That guy is pretty stubborn!
Yuri: Hey, there, spike boy! You couldn’t catch a cold if you wanted to! Now bite me!
Lenny: Why, you little!!

… Lenny almost caught up with Yuri …

Lenny: Ha ha ha!!
Yuri: He he he!!

… while Lenny was climbing out of the cart, the beat slowed down and Lenny’s cart moved into another tunnel …

Lenny: Where ya going?!

Europe - Le Havre/Wine Cellar (1)

… arrived at underground Le Havre, a woman is waiting for them …

Veronica: Tee hee hee. Come along, little boys and girls. This is the entrance to paradise!
Yuri: Hoo boy! What kind of character have we run into this time?!
Karin: Who are you?!
Veronica: I’m Veronica, Sapientes Gladio’s magic warrior. Give yourselves up now and be my slaves, and I just might spare your lives.
Yuri: That’s quite an offer, but we’ll pass. We’re not really into that scene.
Veronica: Such a shame! It’ll be too late if you change your minds later, you know. I wonder if you’ll be saying such brave things after my pretty pets here have their way with you!

… battle with 2 monsters, and after winning the battle …

Veronica: Well! Stronger than you look. I’ll let it go just this once, but I won’t go so easy on you next time!

… Veronica disappeared …

Gepetto: There she goes…
Yuri: Another weird character to deal with. With members like Lenny and that chick, what kind of “secret society” is this, anyway?!

… at Le Havre, talk to the people …

Decrepit Vincent: Oh, travelers! Don’t get many of those! Not since the war started getting so bad. But things are pretty dangerous right now in Le Havre. Better watch out.
Anxious Olivia: I wouldn’t tell anyone else this, but I’m more afraid of the vigilante group than the bandit. Bunch of hooligans!
Babyish Toto: Do you guys know about the bandit? My mom told me he comes out at night! So I have to go to bed early. It stinks!
Captain Mirko: You wanna ride my ship? Ha ha! It’s not that simple, I’m afraid. Off the coast, it’s crawling with German submarines right now. We’d be taking out lives into out hands, going out there! But we might be able to talk, depending on the price… He he. If you ain’t got no money, go see the mayor. He’s looking for vigilante-group members. See if you can get hired!
Extremely Poor Mahone: Don’t talk to me… I’m so hungry, it hurts just to speak…
Elderly Irene: Out of my way, you lot! Quit blocking the road! Hmph! People these days…
Unemployed Henry: What, you wanna cross over to England? We got some merchant ships sailing from this town. Try talking to the crew.

… talk with Gerard at his shop …

Gerard: Well, if it isn’t Yuri and friends! Fancy seeing you here. You people aren’t stalking me, are you? Tee hee! Ah, smell that fresh ocean breeze! Nice place to do a little shopping, no?

… met Ring Soul again near the tree …

Ring Soul: I am the Ring Soul… The will of the Judgment Ring, the administrator of all fate…
Yuri: You again! Ring Spirit, right?
Ring Soul: No… My name is Ring Soul! Let me say it again… Ring Soul!
Yuri: Okay, okay! I get it! You’re…here to give me another one of those…um…you know, right?
Ring Soul: ………I have little choice.
Ring Soul: I can see it… I can see your future… This I entrust to you…

… got Attack Boost …

Ring Soul: The power to command the Judgment Ring. Such power will help you carve your way through destiny…
Yuri: On, boy! Thanks!
Ring Soul: Your gratitide seems insincere…
Yuri: N-no way! Really! I’m really happy… Thanks!
Ring Soul: ………I will appear to you again, to bestow upon you more power…But beware! I am always watching… Watching to see if you are truly the one to command destiny…
Yuri: Ah-ha! We meet again!

… bump into a Lottery Member, Lottery Member 16 …

Fox, a Lottery Member: Hey, you guys! Yeah, you! Hold on a minute!
Yuri: What is it? You’re holding us up.
Fox, a Lottery Member: That ticket you’ve got. The one for the lottery. That entitles you to hold a lottery with any lottery member in the world. A lottery! With any member!
Yuri: We haven’t got time for that now. Come on, get out of the way!
Fox, a Lottery Member: Don’t try to deceive yourself! You know you want to! Give in to your desires! Play the lottery!
Yuri: …Not much of a choice, hih?!
Lottery Member 16: Wahoo! All right! Let’s do it, then! Just keep your cool and go for it!

… hit the prize area …

Lottery Member 16: Lucky Striiike! Congratulations! Here’s your prize! Now take it, you little thief!

… got the prize …

Lottery Member 16: As long as you’ve got a lottery ticket, you can come along anytime and have a go!

… got no lottery ticket while talking to him …

Fox, a Lottery Member: Um…if you wanna play the lottery, you gotta come with a ticket! Get it?! A lottery ticket, okay?!

… inside the Mayor’s house …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: So you want to join the vigilante group, eh?
Yuri: That’s right. We need the money.
Mayor Leonard: …Hmm. Never seen you around here before. Who exactly are you?
Yuri: We’re travelers. We wanted to find a ship that would take us to England.
Karin: And we finally found one, but now we have to earn some money for the fare.
Mayor Leonard: Is that so? Well, if you do a good job for me, I’ll give you a fine reward.
Gepetto: Such a small town needs a vigilante group, eh? Because of the war?
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: In a way. There’s been more crime since the war started. A bandit’s been showing up every night! We’ve been keeping a sharp eye out, but he’s a tough customer. We can’t seem to catch him. Think you guys can do it?
Yuri: Sure, why not? We’ll get him snatched up before you know it.
Karin: We can do it! We may not look like much, but we’re good.
Mayor Leonard: …Hmm. All right. Let’s give you a try, then! We’ll start you off on town patrol tonight. Work hard, now. No slacking!
Yuri: You got it.

… talk to the guys at the house afterwards …

Mayor Leonard: Don’t blame me if you get hurt, okay? Or, worst case scenario, if you die…
Morgan the Bodyguard: Be careful! That bandit messed up my friend’s ankle with a special hold the other day! Had to go to the hospital!
Yuri: Messed up his ankle? With a special hold?
Mikey the Bodyguard: And this guy can pick up anything that’s lying around and use it as a weapon! Trust me, you don’t wanna see it!
Gepetto: Doesn’t sound like any ordinary thief!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: You’ve still got some time until nightfall. When you’re all set to go bandit hunting, let me know.

… after joining the Vigilante group, talk to the people in Le Havre again …

Captain Mirko: Don’t worry. The ship won’t be leaving for a while. Just get that bandit!
First Mate Pettas: You really went and joined up? But I was just kidding!
Babyish Toto: You guys are going out to catch the bandit? Wow! Huh? Where is the bandit? I knwo the answer to that! He’s… Oops! I can’t tell you. It’s our town’s secret.
Anxious Olivia: You’ve been hired by the mayor too?! I’m sorry, but please don’t talk to me anymore. I don’t know anything about that bandit, understand?
Decrepit Vincent: What! You joined that vigilante group, too? We don’t need any more hooligans in this town, if you ask me… Huh? Oh, nothing. Pay no attention. I wasn’t talking about you, you know.
Unemployed Henry: You joined the vigilante group to earn the ship fare? Well, just don’t get hurt now, or it’ll spoil your trip.

… back to the Mayor’s house and prepare for the patrol …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Are you all set?
Yuri: All Set.
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: The others are already out on patrol. Good lick to you guys.

… outside the house, near the sea shore …

Morgan the Bodyguard: We’ll be patrolling the northern part of town, where the warehouses are. You take the south. Be on your guard, now!
Mikey the Bodyguard: *sigh* That bandit sure is scary. I hope we don’t run into him!

… patrolling the south part, heard something …

Morgan’s Voice: Aaaaghhh!! I give up! I give up! Uuhhh!
Mikey’s Voice: Time out! Time out! Hey, that attack is illegal! Gaaahhh!
Yuri: Those voices… Over there!

… arrived at the warehouses area …

Gepetto: What is it?! What happened here?!
Masked Bandit: Ha ha ha!
Karin: Who’s that?!
Masked Bandit: When the forces of darkness descend! In the name of justice, this fist! In the name of truth, these muscles. In the name of honor, this blood! Ha ha! Champion of Truth and Justice, Grand Papillon! Ready to fight all evildoers! If you can face the unfettered fury of my rippling muscles, then come on!

… Masked Bandit turned into a golden bat after losing the battle …

Yuri: Huh?
Golden Bat: Ha ha ha! You pack a pretty good punch! Time for me to go now, kids. We’ll meet again!
Karin: H-he turned into a bat…
Gepetto: Well, he’s sure good at runnin’ away.
Yuri: I’m sure I’ve met him before…

… back at Mayor’s house …

Gepetto: …And that’s what happened. I’m afraid we let him get away.
Mayor Leonard: …He changed into a bat?! What a very odd character, indeed! But you people must be awfully good to drive the great Grand Papillon off! I’m truly impressed with all of you!
Yuri: ………
Mayor Leonard: Okay, Cole. Show these people to the shop. Get this over with quickly.
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Yes, Mayor. Come to the south end of town later.
Yuri: Fine.

… talk to the people afterwards …

Morgan the Bodyguard: I can’t believe you made the bandit run away. You must be pretty good!
Micky the Bodyguard: The bandit changed into a bat? Sounds like some kind of magic trick.
Mayor Leonard: All right, folks. Hurry up and catch that bandit, you hear? And you’ll be handsomely rewarded!

… arrived at the south part of Le Havre …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Pssst! Over here!
Gepetto: What did you want us to come here for?
Yuri: You gonna buy us a meal or something?
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Shhh! Look at that.
Yuri: Hmm?
Gepetto: The Sea Gull, eh?
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: No. That’s the name of the tavern! Not that. Look there!
Everyone: Huh?!
Karin: Grand Papillon?!
Yuri: Hmm. I just know I’ve seen that guy somewhere before…
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Here’s a little advance. I’ll give you the other half once you’ve taken care of that guy. Got it?
Karin: If you know where he is and who he is, why don’t you guys catch him yourself?
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: …………Um, good luck, now!

… Mayor and Cole was leaving …

Yuri: Hey!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: We’re counting on you! We know you can do it! Bye-bye!
Yuri: Well, there he goes…
Gepetto: What do you wanna do? Wanna close in?
Karin: Hmm, something’s odd… If he really was such a big, bad bandit, would little kids be hanging around with him?
Gepetto: But we already took half the money.

… Yuri started to approach him …

Gepetto: Yuri!
Yuri: Let’s at least try talking to him, anyway.
Huge Man: You guys…!
Yuri: Hi, there!

… scene changed to inside the tavern …

Yuma: But Joachim isn’t a thief!
John: Yeah, now get outta here!
Yuri: Okay, okay! Relax! Don’t get so worked up.
Joachim: I don’t know what the mayor told you, but I’ll never let you take me alive!
Karin: Tell me why you’re stealing and causing so much trouble in town.

… an old woman came in …

Granny Lot: Joachim is protecting the store and the children from the mayor and his cronies.

… the kids went out and play …

Gepetto: The store?
Granny Lot: It’s my treasure, I’m afraid. The mayor wants to get his hands on it.
Yuri: What is this treasure, anyway?
Granny Lot: The deed to this store. Three months ago, on his deathbed…the man who built this store told me about a treasure buried beneath here.
Karin: Treasure. …Is it really true?
Granny Lot: Well, I’ve been living here 30 years, and that was the first I’d heard of it. But ever since, they’ve been bullying me to get me to give up the store.
Karin: So the vigilante group?
Joachim: Yes, that’s right.
Yuri: So that’s why Grand Papillon?
Joachim: Right again.
Gepetto: Should we go and take back the money?
Yuri: Sure, why not?

… talk to Granny Lot again after the scene ended …

Granny Lot: You’re going to give the mayor back his money? Then I’ll reward you with a nice dinner when you get back.

… talk to the mayor and gang in front of the mayor’s house …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Hey, you’re back!
Mayor Leonard: So what happened?! Did you get him?!

… Gepetto gave the money back to the mayor …

Mayor Leonard: What? What’s the meaning of this?
Yuri: We changed our minds. Sorry, but we quit the vigilante group.
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Hey! Are you guys going back on your word?!
Karin: No, we just found out the truth, that’s all. And you’re the ones who are in the wrong here!
Mayor Leonard: Arghhh! And I almost had my hands on that treasure too! Don’t think you’ll be leaving here alive! …Cole!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Men, take care of ‘em!

… after the battle …

Mayor Leonard: Eeep. Help…!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: He he he… No…!
Karin: You ready for some more?
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: No! We, uh…
Yuri: Fine. We’re leaving.
Mayor Leonard: Yes, yes. Fine…
Blanca: Awroo!!

… Yuri and co left …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Damn you! You won’t get away with this…!

… talk to the people in town afterwards …

Captain Mirko: The ship is bound for the Port of Southampton, in England.
First Mate Pettas: *sigh* I sure am tired of being on dry land!
Babyish Toto: You wiped out the vigilante group? Wow!!
Anxious Olivia: That Joachim at the Sea Gull has always protected the townspeople. He was studying under that odd wrestling teacher that used to live here, but then the teacher left on some trip…
Decrepit Vincent: What? You quit the vigilante group?! Come to think of it, I haven’t seen those hooligans around…
Unemployed Henry: Did you earn your ship fare?

… talk to Joachim in front of Sea Gull …

Joachim: Oh, you’re back.
Yuri: Got the mayor to see things our way.
Karin: I don’t think he’ll bother you anymore. We gave him a good talking to.
Joachim: Really?! That’s great! Come on in and rest, everybody.

… inside the tavern, Granny Lot hurried in …

Granny Lot: J-Joachim!!
Joachim: What’s the matter, Granny?! What happened?
Granny Lot: The children!! Yuma and John!
Joachim: Calm down, Granny! What happened to the children?
Granny Lot: The vigilante group… Those hooligans took them! They said if we wanted them back, we had to bring the deed to the wine cellar!
Joachim: Are you serious?!
Karin: Those scum…
Gepetto: We can’t let them get away with this, now, can we? We should help.
Blanca: Awroo, awroo!
Yuri: You bet. Of course we’ll help!

… talk to Granny Lot afterwards …

Granny Lot: The wine cellar is just outside of town. You be careful, now! Please, God, protect Yuma and John! I’ll pray for their safe return!

… at the wine cellar …

Guard: You, huh?! You ain’t getting past me!
Joachim: Where are the children?! Don’t try to get in our way!

… after the battle …

Yuri: Why don’t you just morph yourself?
Joachim: I already told you. Yuma has my mask.
Yuri: What’s that got to do with anything?
Joachim: Tsk tsk. A hero has to have one or two weak points, you know. Nobody loves a perfect superhero.
Yuri: Your brains are enough of a weak point, if you ask me.

… while going further into the cellar …

Karin: The further we go, the more the atmosphere seems to change…
Yuri: You’re right. …This atmosphere is aromaticm spicy and pungent, a medium-bodied atmosphere with a crisp finish…
Gepetto: What the hell are you talking about?!
Yuri: Let’s just be careful, that’s all.

… found the mayor and Cole lying on the ground inside a room …

Joachim: Huh?! It’s the mayor! And Cole!

… check the guys …

Cole, the Vigilante Leader: (He’s desperately trying to pretend he’s unconscious…)
Mayor Leonard: (He’s breathing, so he can’t be dead…)

… approached Veronica …

Yuma: Joachim!!
John: Big brother!!
Joachim: Are you two all right?! We’re getting you out of here right now!
Veronica: Ho ho ho ho! I knew you fools would show up sooner or later.
Joachim: Wh-Who are you?!
Veronica: I’m afraid I played a trick on that idiot mayor. I used these little ones as bait to get you to come!
Gepetto: So that weird atmosphere we were feeling was you, huh?!
Veronica: Tee hee hee. I suppose so. Now get ready to take your punishment!

… Joachim take on Veronica alone without the mask …

Joachim: You with the silly outfit! How dare you take my family! I, Joachim, will make you pay for your crimes!
Veronica: Silly outfit, huh! My name is Veronica, if you must know. But the time for talk is over!

… Joachim was unable to defend himself from the attacks of Veronica …

Yuma: Joachim!!
John: Big brother!!
Yuri: What is he doing?

… Yuma thrown the mask to Joachim, he struggled to take it and transformed into Grand Papillon …

Veronica: Wh-what’s going on?
Grand Papillon: Champion of Truth and Justice, Grand Papillon! Ready to fight all evildoers!

… after the battle …

Veronica: Hmph! Not too shabby, Masked Wonder!
Grand Papillon: Ha ha. No evildoer can stand against my rippling muscles!
Veronica: Well, I hate to get myself all sweaty. Here. I’ve got a present for you!

… a giant monster appeared …

Gepetto: Whoa! That thing looks pretty tough!
Karin: C’mon! We’ve got to help!
Yuri: Do we really have to get in the middle of this one…?

… scene changed back to the house of the mayor …

Mayor Leonard: Well, you see…
Yuri: Yeah? What do I see?
Mayor Leonard: I…I’m very sorry. I’ll never do anything like that again, I swear.
Karin: And you’re to stay away from the Sea Gull from now on, you hear?
Mayor Leonard: Yes, ma’am! Anything! I owe my life to all of you! I’ll never let my greed get the better of me or bother anyone ever again! I promise!
Gepetto: Yeah, right. Well, we’ll forgive you this time, on one condition.
Mayor Leonard: A c-condition? I hope it’s nothing too difficult…
Blanca: Awroo, awroo!!
Mayor Leonard: Yikes!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: Mayor!
Gepetto: We need to take a ship to England. You don’t need me to spell it out for you, do you?
Mayor Leonard: N-no, sir! I’ll make all the arrangements. Just leave them to me!

… talk to them after the scene …

Mayor Leonard: I talked to Captain Mirko and it’s all arranged. I’m glad I could do something to help! Ha ha ha!
Cole, the Vigilante Leader: He he he. Thanks again for saving us.

… then talk to the people in town …

Fox, a Lottery Member: Ah-ha! Back again! You wanna play the lottery, right? The wonderful lottery!
First Mate Pettas: Can’t wait to get out there on the sea!
Captain Mirko: The mayor arranged everything. We’re ready to sail anytime, so let the first mate know whenever you’re ready.
Babyish Toto: You’re going to England by ship?! Wow!!
Anxious Olivia: Thanks to you and Joachim, the town is at peace again. But I still wonder what that treasure is that’s buried underneath the Sea Gull…
Decrepit Vincent: Did you hear? The vigilante group broke up! You must be really something to make those ol’ hooligans mend their ways!
Yuma: Welcome home, Joachim! We knew you’d save us!
John: Welcome home!
Unemployed Henry: I heard you got the ship fare together! Congratulations. Be careful crossing the sea, now!

… inside the Sea Gull tavern …

Granny Lot: Ah, there you all are! I’ve been waiting for you! The mayor came by and apologized. He promised to leave the shop alone from now on! I feel so much better now!
Joachim: Did he really?!
Granny Lot: He sure did! Said he’d forget about the treasure buried down there too. Now I can relax and think about business!
Karin: We’re so glad, Granny Lot!
Yuri: And we’re getting that ship ride we wanted too. It all worked out great.
Granny Lot: Thank you for everything you’ve done! I’ll be praying for your safe travel. Stop by if you ever come back this way again. Joachim, the children and I would all love to see you again.
Joachim: Granny, I want to talk to you…
Granny Lot: …What is it?
Joachim: I’m going on that ship with them!
Everyone: What?!
Joachim: I want to travel and build up my skills. And who knows? Maybe I’ll run into Teacher somewhere along the way!
Karin: Are you really sure you want to come along?!
Joachim: There aren’t any bad guys left in this town. My work here is done. Granny here rescued me once when I was left for dead by the side of the road… I’m grateful, but now it’s time to go.
Granny Lot: …All right, Joachim. I remember you when you were just a dying bat, but you’ve certainly turned out fine. Off with you, then! Build up your skills then come back and show me how strong you’ve become!
Joachim: Thank you, Granny! Thank you!
Yuri: You’re kidding, right? Coming along with us won’t be any fun, you know!
Joachim: Yuri, you do want to know who I really am, don’t you?
Yuri: Well, yeah, I do, but…
Joachim: If you let me come along, maybe I’ll tell you someday.
Yuri: Son of a…! …Fine. Do whatever you want.
Joachim: It’s settled, then. Thanks for letting me come along, everybody!

… Granny Lot starred at Yuri …

Yuri: What is it, Granny?
Granny Lot: Here you are. This is for all of you.

… got Solomon’s Key …

Yuri: What’s this?
Granny Lot: I did some digging on my own, you see! And that’s when I found that book.
Joachim: You did some digging? When in the world did you do that, Granny?!
Granny Lot: Hee hee hee! I just had to find out what was down there! But the only thing I found was that old, rotting book. I wish it were something more valuable.
Gepetto: Oh, my! …This is…incredible!!
Karin: You mean you know what that book is, Gepetto?
Gepetto: No question about it! It’s “Kind Solomon’s Key,” one of the lost, great black books! This book contains a map of where the 72 demons that were controlled by King Solomon lived. You know those crests we’ve been collecting along our travels?
Yuri: …Crests? Oh! You mean those things I’ve got absolutely no use for? Those the crests you mean?
Karin: Hee hee hee! You don’t have to pout, just because you can’t equip them, you know. You’re just a big baby!
Yuri: Hmph. Shaddup.
Gepetto: Excuse me, I’m talking here, folkd! And I’m about to say something very important, kiddos, so listen up. They say that if we place the demons that dwell in these crests properly, we can unleash great magical power!
Karin: Oh, I get it. We place the cresta on this old map, right? But how do we know where to place each crest?
Gepetto: That’s the question, isn’t it? Maybe we could guess, based on each demon’s preferences and characteristics… But the trip ahead is long. I’m sure we’ll figure it out eventually! Granny Lot, this is a true treasure, indeed. Thank you very much!
Granny Lot: You’re certainly welcome. I hope it’ll be useful to you.

… talk to Granny Lot, Yuma, John then First Mate Pettas after the scene …

Granny Lot: Well, good luck out there, everybody! I’ll be praying for your safety!
Yuma: You’re leaving? Come back soon.
John: Come back soon.
First Mate Pettas: It’s finally time to set sail! Ready to get on the shop? (for sure answered All Set)

Europe - Port of Southampton (1)

… arrived at port of Southampton in a stormy night, talk to the only 2 people staying outside …

Sergeant Upham, On Vacation: You want to go to Wales, eh? Unfortunately, the storm caused a landslide and blocked off the road to Cardiff in the west.
Eric, the Watchman: Travelers from France? You’re lucky your ship didn’t get stranded in this storm! You’d better hurry into the inn.

… inside the inn, after Kato clearing out the fuss …

Kato: I thought it might be you. It’s been a long time.
Yuri: It’s you.
Kato: Yes. Kato. It’s been a year. No, longer…
Yuri: How ya been?
Gepetto: Who’s this?
Yuri: Huh? Err, umm… A friend from my Shanghai days. Umm…
Kato: Japanese Imperial Navy. Special Agent Masaji Kato.
Joachim: Japanese Imperial Navy…?
Karin: Hey! You’re all being so rude!
Kato: These are your new friends? Quite an interesting group.
Yuri: A lot has happened since we last met. But what about you? You’re really changed your look.
Kato: A lot has happened to me as well. It’s a tough job, being a diplomat. I just arrived back from New York this morning. And now because of this storm, I have to cancel my trip to London.
Yuri: Same old Karo. Still following orders, I see.
Joachim: We’re in the same situation. A landslide stopped us from going to Wales!
Kato: Wales!
Yuri: Yeah, Wales.
Gepetto: Have you been to Wales before?
Kato: No, but I’ve heard a lot about it. It sounds like an interesting place…
Yuri: Nan. There’s nothing there at all. Just a bunch of weird monsters.
Kato: ………
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: You folks wanna go to Wales, do ya?
Joachim: Yes, that’s right.
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: I just came from Rhondda, west of here. If you go through the mine there, ya can go all the way into Wales.
Karin: Really?
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: Y-yeah… In Rhondda to the west, there’s a mine with tons of coal and silver. It used to be a real lively place. …And then the war came along. The price of coal skyrocketed, and they had ‘em mining day and night. But then one day they had a huge accident!
Joachim: A huge accident?!
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: Yeah. A huge explosion in the very deepest part of the mine. About a hundred men were down there!
Gepetto: What happened to the mine after that?
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: There’s nobody there now. Completely deserted. Except for……the ghosts and monsters they say show up down there now.
Karin: And you want us to go through there?!
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: Look, don’t get mad at me! I was just trying to help ya out, ’cause you said you wanted to go into Wales!
Yuri: Why not? Let’s do it.
Karin: Hold on! Once again, aren’t you being a little too hasty, Yuri?
Yuri: Well, it’s the shortest way, isn’t it?
Gepetto: Guess we don’t have any choice. We’ve got no idea when the road to Cardiff will be reopened.
Karin: Gepetto! You too?!
Yuri: You scared of a few little ghoulies?
Karin: S-scared? I’m not scared! Who do you think I am, anyway? I’ll have you know the noble Marquis of Munich is my–! …Oops!!
Joachim: The noble who of which what, now…?
Karin: Just forget it.
Yuri: Don’t worry. If those big, bad ghoulies show up, I’ll scare ‘em off for you! Boo!!
Karin: You looking for a slap?
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: Well, whether ya decide to go ot not, let me mark it on the map for ya. Be careful!
Gepetto: Hmm. Looks like a pretty big mine.
Yuri: Well, at least now we know where we’re headed next.
Special Agent Kato: He he. You haven’t changed. Still taking crazy trips, eh? Just be sure you don’t get yourself hurt. I’ll be staying in this town a while longer. Hope we get to talk again. I’ll be seeing you.
Yuri: Yeah, be seeing you.

… Kato walked away …

Karin: What a mysterious man. He seems a little scary too.
Yuri: …Yeah. I think he fell on some hard luck lately…
Gepetto: I guess this means we can all take a break until we’re ready to leave. Yuri, I’ll leave the arrangements up to you. Let me know when you’re ready. I think I’ll have a few drinks here…
Yuri: Sure thing. And if you get falling-down drunk, we’re leaving you behind.

… talk to the people afterwards …

Intoxicated Gepetto: Mmm, warms you all the way down! Wish I could drink like this every day! Say, how’sa ’bout another?
Tipsy Karin: If I tried to keep up with you, Gepetto, I’d be under the table about now!
Sato, the Bartender: I’d advise against going through that Rhondda mine. They still don’t know what caused that accident, you know. Some of the survivors say they saw some really ghastly monsters down there…

… inside their room …

Joachim, Sound Asleep: *snore! snore!*
Napping Blanca: Zzz…

… inside Kato’s room …

Special Agent Kato: Yuri! Come and talk with me for a while.
Yuri: Okay.

… the scene changed to Karin and Gepetto …

Sloshed Karin: C’mon, old man! Have s’more! C’mon, I’ll have one with you, I tell you!
Gepetto (Hangover Tomorrow!): Sorry, Karin, but I think I’ve had more than enough… Urp! I feel sick…

… back to Kato and Yuri …

Special Agent Kato: And so Alice, because of that four-mask curse…? …I’m really sorry.
Yuri: Nah. It was my weakness that got Alice killed. I’ve stopped feeling regret over it. Won’t bring her back, anyway… And you lost Lirutenant Colonel Kwaashima too, huh? Life’s been pretty hard on both of us…
Special Agent Kato: Yeah. I couldn’t protect her… It’s only been a year, but the events of that day seem so long ago now. After everybody left Shanghai, she talked about you guys every day. Guess she wanted that kind of freedom too.
Yuri: There’s nothing good about the way I live. No matter how tough I may act, I’ll just end up dying like a dog…
Special Agent Kato: Yuri…
Yuri: I’ve got some weird curse on me now. Got it from a thing called the “Holy Mistletoe” or some such thing. And I’m being followed by some strange secret society. I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore!
Special Agent Kato: A secret society?!
Yuri: Yeah. It’s called “Sapientes Gladio.” Heard of it?
Special Agent Kato: ?! …Uh, no.
Yuri: Some pretty minor players, I guess.
Special Agent Kato: I’ll keep my ears open. If I hear anything about them, I’ll tell you.
Yuri: Okay, thanks. Well, guess I’d better get going.
Special Agent Kato: Yuri.
Yuri: Yeah?
Special Agent Kato: Nothing. Just be careful. I’ll see you again someday.
Yuri: Yeah, I’ll see you!

… scene changed to the bar, Yuri standing behind Karin and Gepetto …

Yuri: They’re asleep.

… scene changed to the Graveyard …

Yuri: Yo! Did you find it? What you were looking for?
Jeanne: No.
Yuri: No, huh…?
Jeanne: When I’m here, I hear a sad voice…like the sound of the wind. I bet that’s the voice of your heart, Yuri.
Yuri: ………
Jeanne: Know what? I’m looking for your happiness, Yuri.
Yuri: My happiness…?
Jeanne: Yes, what happiness means to you. It doesn’t matter what. It could be something small, anything at all……But I can’t find it anywhere.
Yuri: Oh, c’mon! I’m happy! Look at me! I’m just fine!
Jeanne: You don’t have to try and pretend. I know more about your heart than you do right now, Yuri. Remember you told me once? About your girlfriend that died to save you?
Yuri: Huh? Yeah…
Jeanne: She died for yo, so you feel like you’ve got to live. But you’re actually sad and don’t feel much like living……That’s the problem that’s been bothering you.
Yuri: …Maybe. But I’ve got a purpose to my life now. To get revenge for you and all the other villagers!
Jeanne: …I see. But where is your happiness, Yuri?
Yuri: It must be in there somewhere.(/You can’t see it with the naked eye.)
Jeanne: Ha ha! You don’t have to play tough, you know. Remember? I can see your heart.
Yuri: If you can see my heart…can you see the future too?
Jeanne: Nope. All I can see are your true feelings. I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future. So even if you try to hide your feelings or pretend to be brave, I understand your true heart. So you don’t have to act tough for me! Besides, you decide your own future, right?
Yuri: Jeez… I feel like you’re sifting through my dirty laundry!
Jeanne: Don’t feel that way! Anyway, whatever you really feel about things, that’s what the truth is. There’s a door here I can’t get open. I haven’t looked everywhere yet. I’ll still be looking around for a while.
Yuri: *sigh* Man, I never thought somebody’d ever be poking around in my heart, looking for my happiness for me.
Jeanne: I’ll be seeing you, Yuri! Even if you get sad, don’t ever forget to live!

… back to the real world, inside the inn, talk with the people …

Crabby Clifford: What do you want? I’m out of work and I’m irritable. Just leave me alone, will ya?
Listless Beaton: I’m not drinking ’cause I like to, ya know. Came over from Rhondda but there’s no work in this port either. *sigh*
Walter, Selling Cheap Liquor: A few years ago, this port was bustling with people, a real animated place. Did you know…? …That luxury liner, the Titanic, left from here on its way to New York, you know.
Sefo, the Rescued Barfly: You guys be careful now. Rhondda is a really, really deep mine. Don’t get lost down there!

… on the streets, talk to the people …

International Fred: Southampton has always had rich interaction with other countries. We’ve even had exchange students from Japan!
Higi-spirited Miles: Yippee! It stopped raining!
Cane, the Drifter: Did you hear the rumor about a giant meteorite falling in Wales about half a year ago? They say it ripped the sky apart and its light reached up to the heavens. Wish I could’ve seen it…!
Morton, the Historian: Since the Middle Ages, Southampton has fought off many invaders. Today, the castle wall cannons still remain.
Derrick, the Shipwright: The shipbuilding industry is booming here. We get laborers, engineers and passengers from all over the world.
Stephen, the Soccer Fan: This town’s soccer team hasn’t won the title once. But we’ll win that coveted cup this year for sure!
Eric, the Watchman: The storm finally let up.
Sergeant Upham, On Vacation: It stopped raining, but it’ll be a while before the road is open. Guess God is telling me to enjoy my vacation! I’m on vacation, but I can’ find anything to do! I’ve already read this book… Here, you have it!

… got Nibelung Scene 4, learned Bullenfogel …

… got on the castle wall, picked up something besides a man …

Yuri: Hey, you dropped something!
Himovic, the Straw Merchant: Oh, thanks! I wouldn’t want to lose this!
Yuri: What are you carrying dried up straw around for anyway?
Himovic, the Straw Merchant: Dried up straw…?! Yes, I guess it looks pretty useless to most people. But there are people in the world who’d do anything to get their hands on this.
Yuri: Are you sure? For this?!
Himovic, the Straw Merchant: It’s true. I guess you find it hard to believe. Ten years ago, I was a poor farmer, with only one strand of straw. But I found someone who wanted it, and traded with them. Then I traded what I got for something else, and… Over time, I gained status and property. Almost without realizing it!
Yuri: That’s…amazing! I guess you really wouldn’t wanna lose it then, huh? Here you are!
Himovic, the Straw Merchant: …No, you picked it up. You should keep it. It’s probably fate. I’ll let you have that bit of straw. With a little luck, that bit of straw will turn you into a millionaire! With a little lick, eh!
Yuri: Why do I get the feeling this is gonna turn out to be a pain in the butt…?!

… got Dried Straw and the man walked away, back on the streets …

Gossip-monger Maureen: Have you heard? Apparently lottery members only say they’re members if they see you with a lottery ticket.
Lottery Member 15: As it happens, I’m one of them! Come on, have a go! You’re young. You can afford a few risks!
Yuri: Yeah, I should enjoy my youth!(/I’m not young! Count me out!)
Lottery Member 15: Ah! The young have got such energy! It’s quite infectious!

… after playing lottery …

Gerard: Tee hee! Here they come! Ooh, I’ve been waiting for you, people! We’ve become such good friends, don’t you think? Yes, I hope our relationship will be long and mutually beneficial. Now please favor me with your kind patronage!
Yuri: Patronage? Okay, I guess(/Nah, not buying anything)

… Joachim found the square arena at the end of the street …

Teacher: Ha ha ha ha! Miss the ol’ square jungle, do you? And yet you hate it all the same, that bitter battlefield of men!
Joachim: …Th-that voice! It’s…Teacher!!

… queue some hot blooded music …

Karin: Teacher?!

… a man jumped down from the wall to the arena …

Joachim: T-Teacher!!
Teacher: How have you been?! When a man stops moving forward and forgets the struggle, that’s when he grows old, my boy. Joachim!!
Yuri: Ugh. I think I’m gonna need a doctor over here…
Joachim: No, no! This is my teacher and mentor, the Great Gama!!
Gepetto: Your teacher?!
Great Gama: That’s right. I’m the genius wrestler, the hottest, the manliest wrestler around–the Great Gama!!
Yuri: Doesn’t this guy know how to talk like a normal person?
Joachim: Teacher! You’re alive and well!
Great Gama: No need to worry, Joachim! “Train hard day and night, sharpen your mind and work hard for the good of others…” That’s the motto of the Great Gama School of Combative Techniques. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten, my boy! You walked along a man’s arduous path of fight and sweat. Now let me see how much your skill has improved!
Joachim: Teacher! You mean you’ll give me the chance to show you all I’ve learned? All my spirit and passion?!
Great Gama: Yes, that’s right, my boy! Come at me, now! Graaahhh!
Joachim: Wraaahhh! Teacher!!

… after the battle …

Great Gama: Well done, my boy! Your toil and sweat have paid off! Accept this new move from me. May it bring you to higher places! Whenever you want to test your skills, come back to me, my boy. The open-air ring will always be waiting for you!
Joachim: Oh, thank you, Teacher!

… learned Grand Slam …

Yuri: Ugh. I’m gonna barf!

… talk to Great Gama again …

Great Gama: Ha ha ha ha! Who do we have here? You ready to try your skill again with me, my boy? I won’t show you any mercy, you know! When you think your mind and body are sufficiendly prepared, step on up!
Joachim: Teacher! I’m ready for my lesson!(/No, I’ll just watch today…)

… on the ring …

Great Gama: Okaaay!! Come and learn your lesson, then, my boy! Hee hee! Keep your eyes open! I’ll be slamming you with my deadliest attack in the third turn! Can you handle it? Come at me, now, my boy! Graaahhh!

… after the battle, the same after battle words like the previous Great Gama lines, Joachim learned Deathtron Hammer, then talk with Great Gama and the people …

Great Gama: The expansive sky! The wide-open seas! They go on forever and ever! Just like the path of trur men!
Nokko, the Groupie: I’m a huge fan of the Great Gama! Ooh, watching him wrestle gives me shivers! That odd weapon of his is cool too! And my favorite dirty trick of his is when he rushes the other guy with a key in his hand. Shows his wild side!
Senam, the Fight Fan: The promoter of this open-air ring is the Great Gama, all the way from India. He’s the originator of wrestling. Lots of students want to train under him, but end up quitting when they find out how harsh the training is. I wonder if anybody will ever be good enough to be his successor…?
Precious Mira: The guy that comes here never wears a shirt. He’s really, really strong! I asked him what he did for work, and he told me he wanders from town to town teaching wrestling.
Tyson, the Dreamer: This thing is called a “ring.” That’s what that weird guy told me!

… Joachim found something interesting, queue weird music …

Yuri: What’s the matter?
Joachim: Look at this old, dented, filthy locker. It’s a thing of beauty!
Yuri: Huh?

… Joachim picked the Locker up …

Yuri: Hey, hold on a minute, there! You’re taking that thing with you? What in the world are you going to use it for?
Joachim: Use it for? As a weapon, of course!
Yuri: A weapon…? What? But don’t we usually get weapons from chests or shops or something, or after some big event?
Joachim: What are you talking about? Those are the old-fashioned ways of getting weapons! Use whatever you can get your hands on! That’s the first rule of a hero!
Yuri: Yeah, maybe for heroes on a budget…
Joachim: Tsk tsk! I’d rather you called me an “environmentally-friendly” hero!
Yuri: Well, nothing’s coming out of my wallet, so I guess I’m fine with it…

Europe - Rhondda Mine

… met Ring Soul inside Rhondda Mine …

Ring Soul: I am the Ring Soul… The will of the Judgment Ring, the administrator of all fate…
Yuri: You sure are!
Ring Soul: I can see it… I can see your…
Yuri: Bring it on, baby!
Ring Soul: ………
Karin: Yuri! Stop being mean to the poor Ring Spirit!
Yuri: I’m not being mean! He just seemed a little down, so I was trying to cheer him up!
Ring Soul: I’m not the “Ring Spirit”!
Karin: Stop it, Yuri! I’m sorry, he didn’t mean it, Ring Spirit! Sometimes the things Yuri says come out wrong, but he’s a good kid.
Yuri: I’m a kid, now, am I?!
Ring Soul: *sigh*
Yuri: Did you hear that?! Now he’s sighing!
Ring Soul: I entrust this to you…

… got Attack Boost …

Ring Soul: The power to command the Judgment Ring. Such power will help you carve your way through destiny…
Karin: Thanks!
Ring Soul: I will appear again to give you more power, and I’m watching to see if you are truly the one to command destiny.
Yuri: Oh! …He’s gone!
Karin: He’s hurt because you were mean to him! What were you thinking?!
Yuri: You really think so?

… arrived at a path that is too dark …

Karin: Aaaaah! It’s pitch black!
Gepetto: We’re not gonna get anywhere like this. We need some kind of light…

… got lantern and go there again …

Yuri: We could use this lantern…

… light up the lantern …

Gepetto: That’s it! I can see!
Karin: Now we can make some progress.

… talk to a man at the end of a circular path …

Anthony, Weary of People: …Look, I don’t like people! Why do you think I shut myself up in here?! Just leave me alone!
Lottery Member 14: On, hold on a minute! Have you come to do the lottery?
Yuri: Of Course!(/Nope, just passing through!)
Lottery Member 14: Let’s get it over with quick, then…

… after winning …

Lottery Member 14: Dammit! You’re really lucky! Can you leave me alone now, please…?

… at Gerard’s shop …

Yuri: Jeez! Here you are again!
Gerard: Jeez?! What do you mean, jeez?! That’s pretty rude, you know! There’s a penalty for being rude. You have to buy something! Otherwise, I won’t forgive you!
Yuri: I’m so sorry! May I buy something? (/I’ve got all I need right now.)

… a giant monster appeared at a cave like place, after the battle …

Yuri: Phew! Wasn’t expecting that.
Karin: I bet this was the spot where the explosion was.
Gepetto: Let’s go, you two.

Europe - Wales of England (1)

… at a cliff, looking at the ruin at opposite side …

Karin: Where are we…?
Yuri: This is where Nemeton Monastery used to be. This is where we faced down that god six months ago.

… Yuri tells what happened there …

Yuri: This is where it all began and where it all ended. Six months ago there was a man who tried to destroy the world. He raised a temple into the sky and summoned a god from beyond the stars. To remake the world in his own image. We defeated him, and battled the god. In the end, we were saved by a magician who has lived for a 1000 years. Roger Bacon…

… met Ring Soul outside of Roger’s house …

Ring Soul: Huh?!
Yuri: I am the Ring Soul… The will of the Judgment Ring, the administrator of all fate……Right?
Ring Soul: Tsk!
Yuri: Now you’re clucking your tongue?!
Ring Soul: Here!

… got Attack Boost …

Ring Soul: Um… The power to command the……Judgment Ring. It’ll help you carve your way through destiny.
Yuri: Where’s the poetry? The romance?!
Ring Soul: I’ll appear again to give you more power, and I’m watching to see if…
Yuri: Hey, hey! Come on!
Ring Soul: …you;re truly the one to command destiny. Okay, bye!
Yuri: Huh?!

… inside Roger’s house …

Gepetto: Now this is what the house of a great magician should look like! Nothing like my little place…
Joachim: It almost looks like it’s going to change into something. A very elaborately detailed design…
Karin: You’ve been reading too many comic books.
Yuri: Roger!! Where are you?! It’s me, Yuri. I’m back!

… searched for a while but couldn’t find Roger …

Yuri: He’s not here. Now where could that weird old creature have run off to?
Karin: Maybe he went for a walk…?
Yuri: Yeah, maybe.

… outside of the house …

Lenny: Tough luck for you.
Gepetto: It’s them…!
Lenny: Ha! It’s just like Nicolai said!
Yuri: ………
Lenny: Too bad, but that old geezer isn’t here. By this time, he’s in a cage far away.
Yuri: Where is he?
Lenny: I can’t tell you.
Yuri: Cause you don’t know?
Lenny: I know, all right.
Yuri: Then where?
Lenny: I’m not saying.
Yuri: I knew it. You got no idea.
Lenny: I told ya, ya little punk!! I do know.
Yuri: Right…
Lenny: Really! I do know! Really!
Yuri: Yeah, right…
Lenny: It’s true. It’s true. He’s in Italy! Florence, Italy!! Oops!!

… Yuri and gang walked away …

Lenny: Wait!! Stop right there! You ignoring me?!
Yuri: What now?
Lenny: Don’t ignore me! You think yer smart, but now you know too much for yer own good!

… after the battle …

Lenny: Damn it! I was this close to beating them!
Yuri: *pant, pant* You wanna go some more?
Lenny: Damn! Would you look at the time? Gotta get going. Lucky thing for you too! I’ll make you pay next time!

… Lenny walked away and another scene rolled in, someone clapped his hands …

The man: What an astonishing performance. Quite impressive. Yes, indeed.
Joachim: You, there! Who are you?!
The man: It’s an honor. My name is Thomas. I’m what you’d call an explorer.
Karin: An explorer?! You’re not with the secret society?!
Thomas: With the what? Oh! Heavens, no! But I do know a little something about what’s going on between you and them. Have a look at this.

… Yuri watching the filmed scene …

Yuri: That’s…Lenny?! And he’s got Roger!!
Gepetto: So we’re too late?

… after watching the scene …

Thomas: Now do you believe that I’m not working with them?
Yuri: Why did you show me this?
Thomas: I’ve also got a grudge to settle with Sapientes Gladio.

… continued conversation after a scene change …

Thomas: I’m the hired hand of a certain organization. I can’t tell you exactly who I am, but I’m no enemy, trust me. Poor Sir Bacon, taken away like that! I’ve met him several times, actually.
Gepetto: Sounds like you might know more about what happened…
Thomas: Well, I don’t have a whole lot of information. But I suppose what I do know is better than nothing, right?

… Thomas talked about Sapientes Gladio …

Thomas: I remember when I first heard the rumors of Sapientes Gladio… It was just before the war began. At the same time, a series of bizarre murders happened all over Europe. All were performed in the style of a medieval execution. The victims were high-level government dignitaries from each European country. Rumors began of a secret society, and various intelligence agencies were set in motion. The only clue, a sword and owl crest. WHo was behind these grizzly murders? No one had any idea…

… after the briefing …

Gepetto: The more we hear about these guys, the more mysterious they sound. One thing’s certain! These Sapientes Gladio fellows are planning something big. But what could they want?
Thomas: I have no idea.
Yuri: And you’re just some mysterious person from out of nowhere that wants to find out, hih, just like us?
Thomas: That’s right. I only want to be helpful to you. After all, you’re closer than anyone to finding out who the society;s leader is…
Joachim: You mean you don’t know who the leader is yet either?
Thomas: I have a few guesses, but no real solid leads.
Yuri: We don’t have any real leads at all. I was counting on learning something from Roger, but they snatched him up too…
Thomas: There’s a fortuneteller named Carla in Florence, Italy. She used to have a connection to the society long ago.
Yuri: Italy?
Thomas: Why don’t you go see her? I bet she’ll cooperate with you if you mention my name.
Yuri: ………Hmph! I don’t think I like that guy.
Gepetto: But we don’t have any other ideas for rescuing Mr. Bacon.
Yuri: Fine! We’ll go. We’ll go to that Flo… Flora whatever place.
Karin: Florence!
Yuri: Right. That’s what I said. “Florence.”

… talk to Thomas afterwards …

Thomas: Don’t forget! It’s Carla in Florence you want to see!

Europe - Florence of Italy/Manmariala Island/SG Italian Branch HQ (1)

… inside the fortune telling house, Lucia is “working”, everybody is looking at the cards, but Yuri is only looking at Lucia …

Gepetto: That’s amazing…
Yuri: Yeah…
Karin: I wonder how she’s doing that…?
Yuri: Yeah…
Joachim: She’e not using any wires…
Yuri: Yeah…
Blanca: Awroo…
Yuri: Yeah…

… a card was picked …

Everybody: Whoa!!

… Lucia’s “work” is done, told a man about his fortune …

Lucia: And here comes your fortune…

… Lucia wave goodbye to the guests …

Lucia: Come back again!

… she thought everybody has left, but Yuri and co. are still there …

Lucia: Fortune reading is over, everyone.
Carla: There’s a three-month waiting list here. Now give up and go on home.
Gepetto: Can’t you just bend the rules a bit?
Carla: You must be deaf, old man. Out best girl doesn’t come that cheap!
Karin: A man named Thomas told us about you. He said that you would know something about a group named Sapientes Gladio.
Carla: Sapientes Gladio?! Hmph, that old business. Forget it. I haven’t got the time!
Joachim: Oh, please, kind lady! Won’t you please help us on our quest?
Carla: ………And what do I get? I suppose you have no money either?
Gepetto: Umm, well…

… Yuri just kept starring at Lucia, Karin gave him a wake up call …

Karin: Yuri! Don’t be such a jerk. Why don’t you just ask her, already!
Yuri: Oww! That really hurt! Why did you do that?!

… after woken up by Karin, Karin is very angry …

Yuri: Umm, pretty please…?
Carla: Hmph!
Lucia: Oh, well. I suppose I’ll have to help. Let’s see…
Carla: …You two. You’re going to have to work it off, on your backs.
Yuri: Huh?

… Yuri and Karin starred at each other wondering …

Karin: What do you mean, we’ll pay for it with our bodies? You mean you want us to help you with something?
Carla: It’s simple. I want you to go with Lucia here and get me a flower to use in my incantations. A very valuable flower. What do you day? Should be a piece of cake for you, right? …Or maybe you’d rather perform a sexy dance or two…?
Karin: A sexy dance?! Wh-who, me?!
Carla: Of course, you! Do you think anybody else here would look good in a see-through outfit?
Yuri: S-see-through?!

… everybody starred at Karin, except Joachim …

Karin: Hey! Quit trying to imagine it!
Joachim: Actually, if it’s dancing you want, I’m pretty good…
Carla: You keep quiet, sicko.
Joachim: Hey! That wasn’t very nice…
Karin: All right, fine! I won’t do the dancing, but we can certainly go get that flower you mentioned.
Carla: *sigh* Too bad. You have such a lovely figure… Ah, well. Get me that flower, then, as fast as you can. Lucia knows where it is. Good lick, now, eveybody!
Lucia: Tee hee! I’ll show you the way! We’ll have such fun together!

… talk to Carla afterwards …

Carla: When you’re ready, just exit the town. You’ll see where to go right away.

… outside of the fortune telling house, talk to the people …

Occult-hating Matteo: I don’t believe in fortunetelling. They make money by trying to stir up people’s anxieties with unlucky predictions!
Brokenhearted Gianna: I used to dream of being a dancer… But then Carla took one look at me and told me I didn’t have the talent!
Reminiscing Anton: Have you been to the fortuneteller Carla’s place? She might not look it now, but she used to be a real beauty!
Practical Claudia: True, it is a beautiful town, but now that the war’s started, beauty won’t do us one ounce of good.
Anxious Al: *sigh* The war is spreading, but they’d never be so boorish as to bring the battlefield here, would they?! Florence is a town with a long and distinguished history, loved by the artists for centuries.
Viviana, the Sightseer: Welcome to Florence! Florence and Venice are just about the only two towns around worth seeing.
Trivia Trevor: “Florence” means “city of flowers.” It’s a gorgeous city, isn’t it? Just like its name. But these days, when you say “city of flowers,” I guess people think of Paris, though…
Backstreet Nero: What with the war getting so intense, there are new ways to make quick money everywhere you turned! Fine days, these!
Gourmet Connoisseur Ginori: Food is only food when it’s presented on a plate. Anything eaten with your hands isn’t food!
Becky, the Artist: I came here to be a painter, but my job at the cafe keeps me so busy, I don’t have time for painting!
Jones, the Rich Businessman: I heard about the fortuneteller and came all the way from America to see her! Know what she told me? “You’ll never marry.” But why the hell not?! I’ve got plenty of money! Ah, here! Have this if you want it! It won’t fetch much money.

… got Nibelung Scene 7, learned Geuschbenst …

Straw Handiwork Fan, Massimo: How am I gonna finish this hat? If only I had some more straw…
Yuri: Straw? You want straw? How about this?
Straw Handiwork Fan, Massimo: Ah! You’ve got some! And it’s shriveled up just right! You’ve gotta let me have it!
Yuri: If you really want it…(/No, sorry. I’m gonna hang on to it.)
If no (Straw Handiwork Fan, Massimo: What?! I don’t know! You can’t even get a piece of straw these days! We live in a pretty harsh world!)
Straw Handiwork Fan, Massimo: Are you sure?! Wow, thanks so much! It’s not much, but I want to repay you. Here, have this!

… got Underground Film …

Straw Handiwork Fan, Massimo: It’s a movie made by a friend of mine. I haven’t got a projector or anything fancy like that myself. You watch it! Ah, I love straw craft. It’s great! What can I make after I finish this hat…?

… talked to Gerard …

Gerard: Isn’t it fabulous? Lovely Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance! Graced with well-aged refinement! Oh, my! Welcome, welcome!

… talked to the wolf …

Jerome: Awroo… (I thought there was an unpleasant smell… Hmph. A stray wolf, is it?)
Blanca: Awroo? Awroo. (Being kept by humans? You’re hardly in the position to be so snooty…)
Jerome: Awroo. Awroo… (Ah, a haughty one. I don’t relish touching a stray, but fine…) Awroo, awroo! (Consider this an honor. Today, I’ll lower myself to fight you personally.)
Blanca: Fine. Bring it on. (/Not today, thanks.)
Jerome: You’ll soon know what it’s like to fight the elite!
Blanca: And I’ll show you that schooling and pedigree don’t have any meaning in the real world, pal.

… after the battle …

Jerome: Inconceivable… Valedictorian of the Wolf Academy…beaten by a lowly stray…!
Blanca: Hmph. Kept in a cage like a pet bird! All they want you for is show…

… got one more stamp and Soul Comet powered up …

Jerome: Awroo… Awroooo! (I’ve beaten… I can’t believe it! I won’t believe it!)
Blanca: Awroo, awroo. (If you can’t stand admitting defeat, you shouldn’t fight.)

… stopped before leaving Florence …

Healthy Rooney: Hey, hold on a minute. Smells like you haven’t had a bath for days. Andy that grubby appearance… You must be explorers!
Karin: We smell?! Really?
Yuri: You figured us out pretty quick… Who are you?
Healthy Rooney: Sorry, I’m Rooney. I don’t want to brag, but I’m the president of the World Fitness Walking Society.
Yuri: The World Fitness Walking Society… Not another weird club?!
Gepetto: I say we don’t get involved!
Healthy Rooney: I just saw that you were explorers, and wanted to ask you a favor, that’s all.

… got Pedometer …

Yuri: What? What’s this? I’m sure I’ve seen this kind of thing before…
Healthy Rooney: It’s a device to count how far you’re walked. It’s called a Pedometer. I just wanted to ask you to wear one as you go on your travels. Of course, I’ll give you something in return. I’ve got different prizes depending on how far you go.
Gepetto: Prizes, eh? That all sounds a little too easy! What’s in it for you?
Healthy Rooney: For me? Nothing! I’m not that type of gal! I just want you all to know how good walking can make you feel.
Yuri: So…if we just clock up some distance and tell one of your club members, we’ll get a prize, right?
Healthy Rooney: …Not quite. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to ask you to come back to me for the prizes.
Yuri: What? How come? That’ll make it such a pain.
Healthy Rooney: Well…um…it’s a little embarrassing to admit, actually…
Yuri: What is?
Healthy Rooney: I’m the only member of the World Fitness Walking Society! So you’ll just have to come back to me, okay?!
Yuri: Huh?! You’re the only one?! And it’s a society?! Ha ha ha!
Healthy Rooney: D-don’t make fun of me! I’m sure I’ll get more members once people realize how great walking is! Go on, then! Get walking! You’ve got to collect up those steps!

… scene changed to a bar in Cannes, with Nicolai and Lenny …

Nicolai: And so it just slipped out, did it?
Lenny: ………
Nicolai: Well, they must be in Italy by now, I suppose…
Lenny: ………
Nicolai: It’s a good thing for you, Lenny, that we already moved the old man. We’ll be all right, no thanks to you.
Lenny: I-I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I won’t do it again. I promise!
Nicolai: Hmph.
Lenny: You haven’t had to face to guy, so you don’t know. I’m telling you. There’s something wrong with that guy! He doesn’t listen and right away he’s ready to use his fists!
Nicolai: You’re pathetic.
Lenny: *moans*
Nicolai: Forget it. I’ve had some problems on my side too.
Lenny: Huh?
Nicolai: That old man, he appears senile but he’s a tough nut to crack.
Lenny: Old man? You mean Bacon? That old skeleton face?
Nicolai: That’s right.
Lenny: What do we have to worry about him for? Why do you and the Master need him?
Nicolai: That’s none of your business. The Master has his own plan for things. As for me, it’s just a matter of simple curiosity.
Lenny: Curiosity?!
Nicolai: Simon and the godslayer. They’re somehow connected to each other. Which means there are plenty of ways I can use that connection…
Lenny: Huh?
Nicolai: Lenny, get the airship ready! We’re leaving soon.

… the scene changed to a narration of the Manmariana Island by Carla …

Carla: East of here, on a small, uninhabited island in the Adratic Sea, there blooms, each month, a flower called the “Adriatic Magnolia.” Bring me back that flower!

… inside the mansion at Manmariana Island …

Gepetto: What a beautiful mansion!
Karin: A nice little “summer home,” huh?
Lucia: I used to live here when I was a little girl.
Yuri: So where’s this flower, anyway?
Lucia: Well, it’s… Tee hee! I forgot! Maybe it’s this way?

… after the battle with some monsters …

Joachim: What are fierce monsters like that doing on a peaceful island like this?!
Lucia: Gee, I wonder…

… in a hall with 3 doors …

Lucia: Oh, I remember! The flower grows in the courtyard up ahead.
Joachim: Up ahead? But there are three doors!
Lucia: Let’s see… Was it the door on the right? I think it was… But it could be the door on the left… Eenie, meenie, minie……