First Mission[]
- Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
- --As you follow Danica to the location of the Empress, you realize that you aren't heading to Othlon.
- --You ask Danica why that is.
- Danica: Well, only the higher-ups in the Imperial Guard know this, but the Empress actually live alone with her child. The Emperor is in Othlon.
- Danica: It's apparently for "safety reasons", but I can't help but wonder what the real reason is.
- Danica: Their relationship can't be any worse that mine and my father's, at least.
- Rebel: Hold it!
- Rebel: Yeah, hold it!
- --You are stopped by a group of rebel troops.
- Danica: Out of my way, you fools!
- Rebel: Make us, Imperial dogs!
- Rebel: The Boss says that you two ain't allowed to go anywhere.
- Rebel: We're here to make sure he's satisfied.
- Danica: Well, let's not keep him waiting then.
- After Boss Battle
- Rebel: You're gonna pay for this!
- --The rebels scatter from the scene
- Danica: We have even less time than I thought. If the rebels are trying to cut us off, they know where we're heading!
Second Mission[]
- Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
- Rebel: What? How could they be here already?
- Rebel: The others must be slacking off or something. There's no way they could have all been...
- Danica: We took care of your friends just a few moments ago.
- Rebel: Oh... Oh man...
- Danica: Tell me, what do you possibly hope to accomplish by standing against us?
- Rebel: We... we're fighting for a better world!
- Rebel: Yeah! You can't stop us from freeing the land from tyranny!
- Rebel: We'll have to show you the righteousness of our cause!
- After Boss Battle
- Rebel: N-no way! This can't be how it ends!
- Rebel: Our struggle... our cause... Everything is falling apart...
- Danica: Your "cause" is nothing but a sham. Do you know how many have died at the hands of the rebels?
- Rebel: And the murder in your Emperor's name is somehow more justified? At least we have an honorable cause.
- Danica: ...
- Danica: Don't you dare talk to me about "justified murder."
- Rebel: ...
- Danica: Out of my sight. Both of you.
- --Sending mortal danger, both rebels turn pale and flee. Danica just stands there, her fists clenched.
Third Mission[]
- Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
- Imperial Guard: Hold on a moment!
- Danica: What now?
- Imperial Guard: We have reports of bandits in the area. State your intentions, both of you!
- Danica: Can't you see my cape? I'm also an Imperial Guard. We have an urgent message for Her Higness, so I would appreciate if you moved aside.
- Imperial Guard: A likely story!
- Danica: Excuse me?
- Imperial Guard: I'm sorry, but we cannot allow any passage along this road.
- Imperial Guard: I will need to bring the both of you in for questioning.
- Danica: I guess we need to battle then. Let's make this quick.
- After Boss Battle
- Imperial Guard: My word! This power...those monsters... you must be Danica Tardel!
- Imperial Guard: Please forgive me, Ms. Tardel. I can't afford to let just anyone through.
- Danica: Right, whatever. Just get out of my way please.
- Imperial Guard: ...You won't speak badly of me, would you?
- Danica: I said get out of my way!
Fourth Mission[]
- Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
- --You arrive at a manor of decent size, tucked away in the middle of a forest. It is surrounded by Imperial Guards.
- Imperial Guard: Halt!
- Danica: Not this again...
- Imperial Guard: State your business. This area is off-limits.
- Danica: I am Danica Tardel of the Imperial Guard. We have a matter of utmost urgency to discuss with our Empress.
- Imperial Guard: Ms. Tardel? Daughter of Relbus Tardel? I am honored to meet you!
- Imperial Guard: Right this way, if you will.
- --You are led to a Room with an ornate door.
- Imperial Guard: Here we are. You should try to keep it short, our Empress Avelyn is currently spending time with her son.
- Danica: Thank you.
- --You see the Empress, seated on the floor next to a young child. She looks up at Danica, and then stops and stares at you for a moment.
- Empress Avelyn: ...
- Imperial Guard: Your Highness! I'm so sorry to intrude. Danica Tardel here has requested an audience with you about a matter of utmost...Your Highness? Is something wrong?
- Avelyn: Oh... It's nothing. Sorry, I felt...a little light-headed for a moment.
- --The guard walks over to Avelyn and whispers something in her ear.
- Avelyn: Hmm...
- Aveyn: Adrian darling, can you please play outside the door for a moment?
- Adrian: Did I do something bad, Mommy? I wanna stay here and play with everyone too!
- Avelyn: You didn't do anything, darling. It's just we need a minute or two to talk about...boring adult things.
- Adrian: ...Okay.
- --Adrian glumly walks out the door as Avelyn rises to her feet.
- Danica: Please forgive the intrusion, your Highness.
- Avelyn: Danica... it's been a while. Last I saw you was at your brother's... Uh.
- Avelyn: I'm sorry. In any case, you are practically my family. There's no need for such formality.
- Danica: Thank you for your kindness. I'm sorry, your highness, but... there is a problem. A big problem.
- Danica: The First Ones are being stolen by the rebel forces! I don't know how they learned of where they are, but they've already claimed four of them!
- Avelyn: The First Ones... how could this happen?
- Danica: It gets worse! The rebels knew where all the others were hidden beforehand, so they surely know where to go for the last one...
- Avelyn: ......Me.
- Danica: Y-yes.
- Danica: Your Highness, we must hurry-
- --A loud crashing from the hallway interrupts Danica.
- Avelyn: What in the world is going on?
- --The doorway bursts open as Eric marches inside, flanked by rebels soldiers.
- Danica: Eric!
- Eric: I'm sorry, Empress Avelyn Veros, but you must hand over your golden Capture Card!
- Avelyn: Why? What would someone like you want with that?
- Eric: It's none of your concern.
- Avelyn: It is my concern. Leonitus fought so hard to seal the away. I could never hand them over!
- Eric: Avelyn, I know all about your husband.
- Avelyn: ...
- Eric: He's cursed, right? He's no longer the warm, compassionate man you once knew.
- Eric: He's become something far more sinister.
- Eric: But we can break his curse. If you tell me where the Card is, I can change his fate!
- Danica: This is ridiculous!
- Avelyn: ...What do you know of Leonitus?
- Danica: What? Your Majesty?!
- Eric: The curse. It cannot be "broken", but it can be "undone". With your help, the past can be changed to prevent all of this-
- Avelyn: No. That's not what I meant.
- Eric: ...?
- Avelyn: I don't understand how you know of this, but you are right. Indeed, Leonitus is different now...
- Avelyn: Fate has not been kind to us. But I don't regret a single thing we did, and I bet neither does Leonitus.
- Avelyn: We fought against cruel fate with all we had. We may have ultimately failed, but in the process, we gained much.
- Avelyn: Our happiest memories, our most trusted allies, our love... and our most precious possession of all.
- Eric: What are you saying? You have the chance to make things right, but you're throwing it all away?
- Eric: Why? This makes no sense!
- Avelyn: I remember the Leonitus I fell in love with. I remember his selflessness, his kind heart, and his smile...
- Avelyn: And I have my son to prove it.
- Avelyn: Changing the past means I could lose my son... and no better fate is worth giving him up.
- Avelyn: Young trainer, whoever you are, I order you to leave this place and never come back.
- Eric: ...
- --Eric pauses for a moment. The rebels behind him shift uncomfortably.
- Ramsus: What a touching tale, Empress...
- Avelyn: Ramsus! So, you were the one leading this rebellion.
- Ramsus: At your service, as always. How is Leonitus? I'm afraid it's been ages since we last spoke...
- Ramsus: From the sound of things, he isn't quite like I remember.
- Avelyn: I'm not giving you the First One, Ramsus.
- Avelyn: Leave now, and I will spare you.
- Ramsus: I'm afraid you're misreading the situation, my dear.
- --Ramsus walks in front of Eric and the other rebels. Avelyn gasps, as she sees that Ramsus has a knife to Adrian's throat.
- Avelyn: No! Adrian!
- Avelyn: Let him go, Ramsus!
- Eric: Ramsus, stop this! This isn't what we agreed on!
- Ramsus: Didn't I tell you before, my boy? When we fight giants, we use everything we can to even the odds.
- Eric: I order you to release him!
- Ramsus: Please. You have no authority over me. Nobody does!
- Ramsus: I'm only putting up with you so the Reconquista or whatever will give us more of their powerful monsters.
- Ramsus: And I'm pretty sure that they, like myself, care only about results.
- Ramsus: Honestly, you're just another thorn in my side.
- Eric: ...
- Ramsus: Now, Empress, tell us where the last Capture Card is.
- Avelyn: ...Lake Machiar. It's at Lake Machiar.
- Ramsus: That sounds reasonable.
- --Ramsus drops Adrian, who scurries over to his mother.
- Ramsus: Eric! I want you to head to Lake Machiar to find the Capture Card.
- Eric: ...
- Ramsus: Now. Unless you want me to tell the Reconquista about your disobedience.
- Eric: ...
- --Eric heads out of the house.
- Danica: Darn it! We were so close...
- Avelyn: You got what you wanted. Now go.
- Ramsus: Ha ha ha! Do you think I'm naive enough to just let this opportunity slip by me?
- Avelyn: What opportunity?
- Ramsus: My chance to strike Leonitus where it hurts the most.
- Ramsus: Well, my friends! I'll grant you the honor of ending the life of the Imperial family! Glory to our rebellion!
- Avelyn: You monster!
- Ramsus: Sorry, Mrs. Veros. It's been wonderful to see you again. I'll be meeting your husband soon enough.
- --Ramsus departs as the rebels close in.
- Danica: Don't worry, your Highness! We won't let these rebels lay a single finger on you or your son!
- After Boss Battle
- Dialogue