Story/Laby Chapter 5: Difference between revisions

{{Languages|Story/North Fluone/Laby Chapter 5}}

|Requirement=* Complete the '''Reason to Fight''' story quest

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''It's so dark, I can barely see anything. Maybe it's because we're underground. So Gramps is here somewhere...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''... About that... Do you think maybe Gramps HAS done something?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''...!... I can't hide anything from you, can I? You're right. That guy, he said Gramps was a criminal who personally offended Lord Nenya. I might be overthinking this... But Gramps told me he tries to avoid attracting attention. He always did, even before he met me. But why? Maybe he did something bad before... Something I don't know... I thought... Maybe he helped out Nenya before...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''When that guy said something... It didn't bother me. I know Gramps is a good person. But... Seeing all these monsters inside the castle made me wonder. You see, Gramps had a secret, and it's... well... related to monsters... a bit...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Gramps doesn't know that I know his secret. Since Gramps is just Gramps, I never cared. But now... I don't know... I'm starting to feel like I didn't really know him that well.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby only met Calonne for a short time, but even Laby knows Calonne cares about Mao a lot! Laby believes in Calonne! Because Mao trusts him, and Mao likes him a lot! Right?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''... Hey, don't go trusting people you've barely met, really! But yeah. I'll listen to him first! No use thinking about it until then! ...?! Wait, someone's coming this way!''

*{{StoryIcon|Lord Soldier}} '''Prison Guard:''' ''Hm? I thought I heard sometihng...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I thought we were going to be discovered... It's so dark... How do you move around like that?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''He must be a prison guard. We should move when he's not watching. Using monsters as mere prison guards? Nenya might be more dangerous than we initially thought. Now I'm even more worried about Gramps... Haaa... I hope we find him soon.''

|ED= 626,300

|CReward1=Intermediate Explorer Weapon Cube

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''No, I was imprisoned here, removed with force by Nenya and his men. I wasn't strong enough to defend myself... Now I waste away in this dungeon... But tell me, what makes you come to this dangerous place?''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''Ah...... I don't know what I expected. Even before I was captured, the Capital wasn't doing well... Then I reckon Nenya will dispose of me soon. Once he can be certain that no one is looking for me... Am I to perish in this cell? Used by monsters, helpless?''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''The head jailer is a terrifying beast. If you are captured she will surely take your life. I've already been captured for too long. If you set me free, I will only be holding you back. You've come here to save someone else. Don't mind me and do what you must.''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I... thank you for the offer, but there are other villagers that have been captured here unfairly. Though I am no longer considered Lord of this land, how could I escape when my people are still in captivity? I do not know how strong you are, but it's not feasible for you to protect all of us. Not unless all the monsters in this dungeon are defeated... So...''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Stop talking like everything's over already! Lord can leave if I break this door, right? Laby was stuck in one place for a long time too. It was long, and lonely, but Laby couldn't do anything... Laby knows! Nobody likes to be stuck in one place. So tell Laby honestly! Does Lord really want to stay here?''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I, I...... I want to leave. I want to stop monsters from terrorizing the people...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mmhm! Laby is very very fine! But... Sorry, Mao.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''What, you were worried about that? Yeah, our goal is to save Gramps, but you saved all the others because you thought that was the right thing to do, right? Trying to save other people is a bit different from trying to defeat all the bad guys and... I'm trying to say I agree with what you did, dummy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''No! I am not! I thought the guards were oddly busy, but I never imagined... For El's sakes! What are you doing here! The alarm is already activated, so there's no time. You have to escape before she comes!''

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|CReward1=Intermediate Explorer Armor Cube

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''(Erm... Laby's glad Calonne isn't friends with the monsters here... But they sound like they know each other from before...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Hmph, what good is a master when you don't even know if they're dead or alive? If she is alive, she shouldn't have left us to fend for ourselves! But perhaps that was to be expected. No sane demon would have thought to establish a trading relationship with humans. To think, I used to serve someone like that as my Lord... pathetic.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''... Back when you left... I could sympathize with your decision. But it seems you've left, not because of endless waiting, but because you were enticed by a snake. Do you not care about your honor as the White-Ghost Army?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grrrr... Shut up! You don't know what you're talking about. For your insolence, I will crush your human cub and you won't be able to do anything but watch! I'll kill you after so you can meet your beloved Lord in the afterlife!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mmmk... Now that the head fluff ball is defeated, everyone can leave, right? Huh? What's wrong, Calonne?''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grr... Don't pity me... Perhaps, as her trusted engineer, it was easy for you to believe in our lord, but for a mere soldier...''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''...... Do you still believe our Lord is alive...? That she didn't just abandon us?''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''It's not just a fairy tale. It's our dream after all. And... Living here made me realize, it doesn't have to be just a dream.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Uh huh. Laby agree. But Mao wanted to rescue Calonne safely. Is it really ok for Laby to go teach Nenya a lesson?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''It might have been difficult for just Laby, but Laby has all of you now! Nisha, Mao, and Calonne! We can do this, because mao and Calonne have amazing abilities different from Laby's, right?''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''Ha. Cheeky brat. If yo manage to defeat Nenya, then the soldiers under him won't be able to do much. Then the fact that we're so deep within Lord's Keep will serve as our advantage.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''... Calling him Gramps, huh. Perhaps she wasn't wrong after all... My Lord... Aegirp.''

|ED= 743,600

|CReward1=Intermediate HP Potion x 20

|CReward2=Intermediate MP Potion x 20

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''Did you truly defeat all the monsters...? Incredible! To tell you the truth, I still had my doubts when you left. I apologize, I held so little faith in you.''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I've learned a lot form you. I had given up without even trying, thinking it impossible for humans to win against monsters, but... Now I know anything is possible. It's thanks to you that I was able to think that way.''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I've already received enough help from you. Now it's time for use to fight our own battles. Although they may be low in spirit, the people of this village together to save their home. As long as they see hope, we will be able to unite once more.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''Before we go ahead, let us go over what we've learned so far. I also have something else to inform you. According to what I've heard, Nenya is one of the demons that invaded the Capital several years ago.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''Initially, they invaded the Northern Empire for a certain object, but for some reason, Nenya remained here. I heard he was gathering an army, which could only mean he is planning on a full-on invasion.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Seriously? Even though the Empire doesn't have a central force right now, there's no way he can conquer the entire land with his army... Is that why he didn't want the villagers to leave? To prevent neighboring families with powerful guardian spirits from intervening?''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''Very good. His army maybe big enough to take control of this land, but it's definitely not enough to swallow up all of Northern Empire.... That's why Nenya brought me here.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''It's not my power he's interested in, Nenya is interested in...''

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|CReward1=Intermediate Guardian Weapon Cube

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''... Injecting demonic energy to control others is Nenya's specialty. My soldiers and I all accepted his demonic energy to show our loyalty. We cannot go against his orders unless he lets us go... or dies.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''You are now at the highest floor of Lord's Keep. Nenya's room is right ahead. He is different from those you've come across so far. He's far more clever... cunning. You may lose everything, if you're not careful.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Huhu... You remind me of someone. Someone I respected.... I must rest. I wish you luck, strange warrior...''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''Yes, I am the lord of this land, Nenya. And Calonne! Came to visit me out of your own record? Can I expect a positive response from you, then?''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''My answer is always going to be the same. The energy needed to create a portal is not something that you can provide! Even if it were possible, I will not help you to satisfy your petty ambition!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''Well, that's no reason for you to get all worked up. Perhaps you were listening to the guard dog barking outside for too long. The Lord you followed is long dead, and I just want to make life better for us. We can create our home here, where there's plenty of food and resources. What possibly could you object to?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''Calonne, Calonne. I heard you were quite intelligent, but I guess your stupid beastly origin is showing through. I already told you... Then White-Ghost King has already been killed, ripped to pieces by Lord Barkat and Commander Berthe!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''You're the foolish one if you believe Barkat and Berthe are capable of harming my Lord. She will come back, don't think their underhanded tricks can keep her away forever...! Do you truly think you can take over these lands with your 'army'? Your arrogance knows no bounds!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''But that 'Army' of mine helped me take over this village and capture you. It's only this village for now, but once the portal is open, I can command the entire demon army to take over all the land! And there's no reason to fear a king that's as good as dead.''

|ED= 867,400

|CReward1=Intermediate Guardian Armor Cube

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''It's strange, why didn't the Demon King invade Elrios before? It would have been so easy with the four rulers at his side... Oh wait, but the White-Ghost King opened a portal to invade little by little, didn't she? It wasn't a bad idea, I'm surprised a beast came up with it. Although, it was all sow and no results. Did you hear about what Commander Ran had accomplished? Really, there's no helping simple-minded beasts.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''Because it's so easy to get things that way! Now Calonne, if you don't want me to snap this little girl's neck, you'll have to think very carefully using that genius head of yours. Though I guess the answer I want is obvious! Hahaha!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya:''' ''Fair? Fairness is for the ignorant. Now I'll ask you one last time, Calonne. Shall I kill her? Or shall I let her live?''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''If I create a portal for Nenya, there's no telling what he would do to the villagers. To this entire continent. The reason why I began to build portals was not to harm others, but to find a way to live peacefully together...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mao...? (... What's going on? Laby doesn't feel anything. Mao is really hurt, but it's weird. Laby doesn't understand what this emotion is. It feels empty again... Like earlier. Why is it like that? Calonne looks like he's really hurt. Why... Can't Laby be like that? Something's weird... Not feeling anything even though Mao is hurt is... weird, it's bad. It happened before. In the forest when...)''

|ED= 931,600

|CReward1=Advanced Magic Stone x 10

|Description= <font color=blue>Something has changed with Spring of Memory.</font> Mao falls, and Calonne is in pain. But Laby feel empty, without feeling any emotion.<br>When everything seems to fall apart, Laby remembers her teacher's words.

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya:''' ''You leave me with no choice. I'll have to use my demonic energy. You've brought this to yourself, Calonne.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne... (Calonne is hurt... But... What is this weird feeling? It feels like drowning in water... Was Laby not careful? Is that why Laby lost Mao like Deborah said...? Can't... Breathe... What should Laby do...? Please somebody...... Teacher...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Gaia}} '''Bellonde:''' ''<font color=#F1670A>It's too confusing? Haha, you're right. Now that you've left the forest, you will continue to encounter more things that're confusing and hard. How about this, Laby. If you feel like everything is too much, too confusion, you can focus on what's right in front of you, and start from there. Most things are tangled together like thread. If you untangle one, everything else follows.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''What's in front of Laby right now... What Laby must do...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya:''' ''Hahaha!! She's like a moth to a flame! ... Hm? What...?! My demonic energy... Did nothing??''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''I can't believe it... She really defeated Nenya... And she wasn't influenced by the demonic energy... Is that even possible?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''...!! Uuuaaahh.... Laby's so glaaad. Thanks goodness!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''Any normal human would have gone insane when exposed to that kind of demonic energy. Even lower demons like I would have gone berserk. The fact that you weren't influenced by Nenya's demonic energy seems to suggest that you're a higher demon. But the energy I sense from you is different from demonic energy. And it's very faint... I don't think it could have protected you from Nenya's demonic energy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne2}} '''Calonne:''' ''It may be hard to pin-point precisely what you are, but everyone had their origins. For example, I'm Calonne, Mao's family, but I am originally a demon... Laby, do you know your roots?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''... No... Laby started this journey to find out who Laby is. Laby was in a forest for a very long time. Somebody kept whispering that Laby shouldn't leave.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby was going to wait for teacher to come find Laby, but Laby doesn't want to wait any longer! Calonne, there's something important that Laby forgot. If Laby finds out what it is, then laby can find out what Laby's 'origin' is. And Laby gets the feeling that this 'Sage' that teacher talked about would know what Laby is, or tell Laby what Laby forgot. So Calonne, do you know where Elrianode is?''

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|CReward1=Leaf Dumplings x 20

|CReward2=URYA! Soup x 20

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne}} '''Calonne:''' ''Yes, but more precisely, it's a compass that directs you to 'Somewhere that holds strange energy'. I suspect the appearance of this ancient city is the reason why Nenya was so anxious to expand his troops recently.''

*{{StoryIcon|Calonne}} '''Calonne:''' ''I heard it holds extraordinary power. It probably made Nenya uneasy since it's not that far from here. Be careful, Laby. I expect it's going to be a dangerous journey, but even once you arrive, do not let your guard down.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Got it! Thanks, Calonne! What are you going to do, now?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Even though we've still got ways to go, we're heading towards the right direction. Everyone's much happier, and there's much to look forward to. It's all thanks to you, Laby.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''You're not actually asking why, are you? You're the one that defeated Nenya! Everyone's thankful for you. We all owe you, me, Gramps, and everyone else in this village.... You'll come back, won't you?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Of course! Once Laby knows who Laby is, Mao will be the first to know! Mm... But what if Laby is something really really weird?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Anyway, it really doesn't matter to me what you are. It's alright if you're a demon like Gramps, or even something completely different. Because you're Laby, my friend who helped me when I most needed help.''

|CReward1=Blessed Enhancement Stone x 10

|CReward2=Advanced Magic Stone x 10

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