Story/Laby Chapter 1: Difference between revisions

*'''Bellonde:''' ''It's Bellonde, not Blondie... More importantly, could you tell me who you are, and how you've come all the way here in this forest.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''You were always here? How could that be? This forest is full of demonic energy. It's impossible for any normal human being to even approach this place.... You are lying to me. If you don't tell me why you're here...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Do you... really not know anything?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''That unnatural voice as if it's mimicking something... That has to be...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Wait!''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''No, it's likely a monster's trap. It's dangerous to rush without caution.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Excuse me?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''......... I understand. Let's go together.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''We did defeat some on our way, but there are still many monsters hiding around us. Even after so many years... this forest is still dangerous... Hm... Anyway, I'd like to hear the answer to my earlier question. Who are you? Where are you from?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''...!''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Somewhere... darker...? Do you mean the center of the forest?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Hm...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Hm? What do you mean you were able to come out...? Were you not able to before?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''I never heard there was someone imprisoned in the Black Forest... What is going on? Who told you that you couldn't leave?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Oh, if it's an unpleasant memory, you don't have to force yourself.... I wasn't considerate. I apologize...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''It's very close. I sense more monsters ahead, so let's be careful.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''It has to be close...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''That's...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''It's a monster. Although it's small...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''...? Something's wrong. There are no monsters nearby, even though we were attacked by a group just moments ago. It's eerily quiet...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''A small monster asking for help... A bush big enough to hid several people... wait, to hide...?... could it be? Stop! It's a trap!!''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Kugh, I knew it... It was a trap! Stand back, I'll...!''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''That power...!''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''As i suspected. The voice that called us here is this monster. This, is a a monster that lures its prey deep into the forest by imitating the voice of its prey. I heard that people who wandered into the forest often never came back... Perhaps this is one of the reasons.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Good...? I don't understand... It tried to trick you, and harm you.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Well... That is true... Hm... Anyway where are you headed next? Do you have a destination?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''What do you mean...? Are you by yourself? What about your family?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Ah... Then... Do you have a name...?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Hm? But that is my name... I mean my name is Bellonde, but... There are people who share names... But each name holds its own meaning and wishes. Deciding something like that so flippantly...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''...... Ha, hahaha. Greedy! Nobody told me that before.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''...... Ha... You don't know your name, you don't know your family, and you claim you're from deep within the forest. It's hard to believe everything yo told me. It's also hard to believe that you're not influenced by all this demonic energy but... You're standing right in front of me, so I guess It'll have to accept that as truth.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''I was told... that demonic energy is a violent, heavy energy that demons use. Not only does it make monsters more violent, but demonic energy sometimes influences humans as well... and that demonic energy is very thick here in the Black Forest.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Yes, we were exposed to it for a long time, ever since we were walking from the cemetery. I'm fine, since I'm trained, but if I were an average person, I might have gone insane or have shown other negative side effects. But you don't seem affected either. Earlier, you ever showed great power.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Honestly... I'm not sure. But I heard demons harm and exploit others. Unlike you, who9 rushed to help someone you didn't even know. And as I said earlier, demons use demonic energy. But you've never used anything similar to the energy surrounding this forest. Not even once. So even though nothing is certain... I want to believe you're not a demon.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Hm? It means... that I accept what you said. I accept that you told me the truth, and will act as such.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Ah... It's not that I believe everything... In any case, do you remember what I told you earlier? That people who wander into the forest often never make it back out?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''This forest, now called the Black Forest, used to be called by another name in the past. The Maze of Night, 'Nisha Labyrinth'.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''... Labyrinth... It was a name given for its ever-lasting night, and it's tendency to lead people astray. Since you come from the Black Forest, how about we name you after it? Laby. From 'Labyrinth'.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Haha, I'm glad you like it.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''What's this? I noticed objects coming out of it...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Is this... a mirror? It doesn't seem like it's reflecting anything... A Nasod...? But it's different from what I've heard...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Well, you must first know your destination. Where are you headed to?''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Me? I'm headed to the capital... I mean Fluone to meet the sage.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''They say... Fluone is the continent across the sea. I mean it IS the continent across the sea. The man I am looking for... Is a wise many befitting o the title, sage. I respect him very much. Ah, perhaps he would know what you are.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Well, I guess I can help you...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''But would that be alright with you? After all, we've only just met. I could be lying to you...''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''You... Believe in me...... I understand. Let's go together. I will take you to him.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Haaa... I'm sure that's not quite what you mean... Let me introduce myself again. My name is Bellonde.''

*'''Bellonde:''' ''Haha, yes. Nice to meet you Laby.''