Story/Laby Chapter 5: Difference between revisions

*{{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:''' ''... It's nothing. Maybe it's the atmosphere. I'm overthinking things.''

*{{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|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''No! Never! But...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Directly...?''

*{{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|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Ah, he's coming this way! We need to get out of here!''

*{{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:''' ''Well. It's really useful.''

*{{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.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''He must be one of the villagers that Nenya captured. Hey, are you alright?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''The Lord? But I thought the previous Lord ran away?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''... Unfortunately, that's unlikely to happen.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Since you've been locked up, you probably don't know what's happening outside, but the Capital is not really capable of fulfilling all it's duties. It's been a long time since anyone came out here from the Capital.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Wait, are you...?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Haa... why do I feel like I already know what's going to happen?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Laby, how are you feeling?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Huh? What for?''

*{{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|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Yeah! So don't go all mopey on me for doing the right thing.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Yeah, yeah. I heard. But something worries me...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''No, it's just... What the Lord said earlier... I get the feeling that the Head Jailer he mentioned is not going to be like the other monsters we've faced so far.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''You dummy! Do you even understand how long you've been fighting? Even if you're strong, you're bound to get exhausted at some point!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''!! Gramps?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Isn't it obvious? We're here to save you! Hold on, I'll let you out.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''An... Alarm!? Gramps, are you ok?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Gramps.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''People are waiting for us to free them. We should go now.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I was thinking... Since Nenya has monsters as his soldiers, even if we set everyone in the prison free, I don't think it will resolve the core problem.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Gramps?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''If you want to tell me you're a monster, and that Head Jailer and you used to be buddies, that can wait. That's not what's important right now.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Laby, I'm really thankful for your help to save Gramps, but... I can't let Nenya get away with what he's done.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''It really should be about whether or not you're ok. I mean, I can open doors for you, but you're the one who has to fight.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Then it's decided?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Well... That's normal, right?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I agree. Once they know you're safe, and that it was all a misunderstanding, everyone will surely come together!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Demon? Is that the same thing as monsters?''

*{{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|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''It looks like all the soldiers were gathered here. That must mean Nenya is just beyond this point!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Alright!! Looks like we defeated everyone!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Laby, when did you get so good at fighting?! I mean, you did fight a lot, but you're so much stronger than before!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Haha, I don't think it's just learning quickly, it's really amazing!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I don't think she comprehends what we're saying!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I can't believe it... is this where all our tax money went into?!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Ah!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''N... No... Gramps... Don't listen to... Ugh!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''He'll just... use you... and kill everyone anyway...!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Are you really leaving?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I wasn't that injured to begin with, Gramps was just being overly fussy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Why? What does that city have to do with anything?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''We'll start repairing all the damages done by Nenya and his troops. There was a lot of things to fix last time we've visited.''

*{{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|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Does it matter? I already live with a demon.''

*{{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.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I hope you do manage to find your teacher. I'm sure he's looking for you, just like you're looking for him.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Bye, Laby. We'll be waiting for you to come back.''