La Pucelle Faq Make sure you hit REFRESH each time you check this faq, if you don't you may be reading an older version of it that is stored in your computer. Version 1.09 Author: The Crimson Phantom Aka: Jason L'Heureux Personal To do list: ... Help Wanted Section: -- expires June 19th 2004 (one month from last update). If you feel like helping out please do... Fill in the ??'s for levels in section 6.12 Magical Alignment - How to learn spells. If you can find any status effects NOT listed in negative, and the postitive ones (from equipment eg purify 100%, listed in the positive) 4.10 Status Effects -- Negative & 4.11 Status Effects -- Positive, respectivly. If you can find monster items which are not listed... list them as you see the others in 7.71 Monsterwear Prefix. Things monsters say while in training in 8.11 hings monsters say while being trained. 8.12 Training Commands if you come across commands that are not there. Fill stuff in here if you know of them... (Looking for multiple things if you wish to help out here not just one individual thing at a time.) 7.10 Items Weapons 7.20 Items Armor 7.30 Items Eyewear 7.40 Items Footwear 7.50 Items Other 7.60 Items Consumable Looking for anything you can add to these sections... 8.20 Monster Beastiary 8.30 Monster Moves 8.40 Monster Dark World Success 5.25 Dark Gates If you have other demon types to list there (just generic names and how many peices of equipment they can typically be found with) Formula's for in depth hard to figure out things... if scy or jungle wander around their help would be more than apprecated on some of them. Someone to exaustivly research stats growth. (Too busy with everything else to sit down for formulas now too.) ******************************************************************************* Table of contents ******************************************************************************* For using Ctrl-F (find) these could be helpful or just use the headings. 0.00 Version History and Contact Information 1.00 General Rules of SRPG gameplay 1.10 Controls 1.11 Game abbrievations 2.00 Walkthrough 2.01 Chapter 1: "On-the-job Training" 2.02 Chapter 2: "A Child's Promise" 2.03 Chapter 3 "Prier and Alouette" 2.04 Chapter 4 "A Gigantic Problem" 2.05 Chapter 5 "A Hairy Situation" 2.06 Chapter 6 "The Journey Begins" 2.07 Chapter 7 "A Dance in the Sky" 2.08 Chapter 8 "To An Undiscovered Land" 2.09 Chapter 9 "Memories of Fatima" 2.10 Chapter 10 "The Dark Prince" 2.11 Chapter 11 "The Maiden of Light" 2.12 Chapter 12 - The Final Chapter "A Legend is Born" 2.13 Chapter ?? - The Dark World Guide / Secret stuff section 2.20 Game Script 2.2B Pre-Game Background Story 2.2P Prologue 2.21 Chapter 1: "On-the-job Training" 2.22 Chapter 2: "A Child's Promise" 2.23 Chapter 3 "Prier and Alouette" 2.24 Chapter 4 "A Gigantic Problem" 2.25 Chapter 5 "A Hairy Situation" 2.26 Chapter 6 "The Journey Begins" 2.27 Chapter 7 "A Dance in the Sky" 2.28 Chapter 8 "To An Undiscovered Land" 2.29 Chapter 9 "Memories of Fatima" 2.30 Chapter 10 "The Dark Prince" 2.31 Chapter 11 "The Maiden of Light" 2.32 Chapter 12 - The Final Chapter "A Legend is Born" 2.33 Chapter ?? - The Dark World Guide / Secret stuff section 2.40 Other Scripts 2.41 Chapter 5 Bad ending 3.00 Game Combat 4.00 Status & Leveling 4.01 How exp is divived between units 4.10 Status Effects -- Negative 4.11 Status Effects -- Positive 4.20 Elemental Alignment Take one 5.00 Purification 5.01 Purification Powering of Weapons 5.10 Elemental Alignment Take two 5.11 Purification Streams 5.20 Miracles 5.21 Color Mixing 100 5.22 Color Mixing 101 5.23 Color Mixing 102 5.24 Dark Energy Index 5.25 Dark Gates 6.00 Neutral and Other Characters 6.10 General Magic Spells 6.11 Spell Levels 6.12 Magical Alignment - How to learn spells 6.20 Permant/Constant Special Abilities 6.30 Hero's Special Abilities 6.31 Hero Combination Specials 6.32 ATK based OR Int based spells 7.00 Item Alignment 7.10 Items Weapons 7.20 Items Armor 7.30 Items Eyewear 7.40 Items Footwear 7.50 Items Other 7.60 Items Consumable 7.70 Items Monsterwear 7.71 Monsterwear Prefix 7.72 Monsterwear Suffix 7.73 Monsterwear Evaluation 7.80 Rosen Customer Ranks 7.81 Rosen Surveys 7.82 Rare Rosen Surveys 8.00 Monster Conversion (Purification) 8.10 Monster Training 8.11 Things monsters say while being trained 8.12 Training Commands 8.13 Recommended Training Command Paths For Your Pet Monster 8.14 Monsters and Item fusion... 8.20 Monster Beastiary 8.30 Monster Moves 8.40 Monster Dark World Success 9.00 Secret Game Stuff & Bonus things 9.01 Mini guide to getting best endings for each chapter (Spoiler Free) 10.00 Game Maps 11.00 Tips and Tricks 11.10 Bugs 11.20 Thanks 12.00 Legal Stuff and Copyright 13.00 Game Info and Thanks *** = Chapter's ******************************************************************************* 0.00 Version History and Contact Information Version 1.00 Created May 6th 2004 on the english version of La Pucelle: Tactics. All data for this faq has been derived from one of main two sources, the game itself and the instruction manual which comes with the game. Will probally start on a walkthrough/story script section in the future. This will be my 6th faq on this account to date ;p Faq is set to 79 characters / line and was created using notepad. At this stage expect an update at least once a week until it nears completion, once it seems mostly complete it might never get another update ;p. Skip the walkthrough and game script as they will contain spoilers once I get them done. Version 1.01 Started script/walkthrough section of guide, May 6th (late at night as I do not have to work until 6 tomorrow ;p)... Added more of pretty much everything. Chapter one walkthrough and script are complete. Two are started, more monster training stuff... and the ilk. Version 1.02 Chapter 2 script and walk done, started on 3. Added more of the other stuff. Added the color section. Framed the maps and things for an easier view of them... Contrasts better with the white background. Added spells, status, and symbols section. More skills, commands, et al. Version 1.03 Stuff from RenamonFOX regarding permant abilities. Noticed a second rarer thing to the rosen survey so filled that out, more chapter's etc. Lots of other things chapter 3 and such done. May 8th Version 1.04 Ah sweet, sweet day off... no work and no play make me have time to actually sit down and work on this. My liver thanks you ;p Chapter 4+5 done added more misc stuff. Version 1.05 More of the same. Already 200kb big and its only around half way done... sick. More stuff with spells, items, monsters etcetera. Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, and Chapter 10 are done. Added a better mini walkthrough at the end for chapters and how to get the best endings, Step by step. Added more odds and sods. Version 1.06 Moved the table of contents to the top, I think its easier to find it right away that way for my personal use. Checked out multi-miracle patterns... Added % change from status boosts. Added a customer rank section... Finished chapter 11 and 12, as well as the spoiler free walkthrough for those chapters. Version 1.07 Added monsterwear section, devoted to what you can find on monsters. Added the magical spell attributes how many gives which spell, added all the character unique spells, added the combination attack spells. Made many other little changes. Added all I've currently figured out on how to combine items... Version 1.08 Added more of all of the above... except story stuff still not high enough to school the final secret things... Version 1.09 Revamped the monsterwear money costs, also added more info on how to merge equipment. Added the secret stuff section to the walkthrough. Added a LOT more monsterwear stuff. Finished all secret quests and how to obtain them... as well as, their script. E-Mail me at: lifeguard1234@hotmail.com I do not mind game questions, if you are reporting an error let me know I will double check my work there. If you are reporting a spelling error forget about it unless it seriously alters the meaning of the sentence. If you wish to e-mail me about a game question, please put in the subject which game it is referring to... I will also field questions to people wishing to break into faq writing. If you have a bug to report and add to this send it along but I'll need 2 reports of the same bug or to have it confirmable by myself. If you e-mail me and its got something attached its going to be deleted without hesitation. Sorry but my virus scan/firewall is set to destroy e-mail attachments. If your sending me something to contribute to this in an e-mail make sure to title your e-mail contributions or something similar, and just put whatever it is in plain text. I have it set to block out stuff without acceptable subjects (to put faq in the subject) unless its someone I know. ******************************************************************************* 1.00 General Rules of SRPG gameplay As a srpg (strategy role playing game) veteren, here are a few golden rules to follow in any strategy game. Golden Rule: TALK TO EVERYONE, Talk to them everytime a chapter changes, talk to them if you are stuck and cannot progress. Talk to them often, talk to them multiple times (doesn't seem to have much effect with most people in La Pucelle). This will either reward you with the ability to progress storywise again, or possibly with nifty items... Rule one: Focus fire, have every member of your party focus on killing at least one enemy per turn... Even if you have a character who will deal a 200 damage attack and the enemy only has 1 health left, unless that attack would kill another enemy 100% of the time itself use it to finish that opponent off. The reason for this is that it will limit how much damage your enemy can do to you per round, because if a unit is dead it cannot hurt you any more. Also that unit may not heal/assist others, and will make the enemy turn that much shorter. Rule two: With the exception of boss units focus on taking out the units in this order: Mages first then Cleric's or healers second and then the strongest fighter on down (unless the strongest fighter is a boss in which case avoid them, as they tend to have enough health above their fodder units that you would take more damage fighting them all). The reason for this is that mages tend to have area of effect attacks that usually deal a lot of damage and they also tend to have low health and so will go down quickly. Clerics must die second as they tend to prevent their allies from dying as quickly which prolongs your suffering. After this fighters are the ones to knock out starting with whoever can do the most damage to you (not always the one with the highest health). The reason you avoid taking out a boss asap, is because typically they have items worth stealing, and are a lot easier to take out once their support net is removed. Also purify those dark portals on big fights. Rule three: Most strategy based rpg's will have the enemy with stronger forces than you have at almost any given battle... So take it slow work from the outside in... ignore any target which is outside your reach obviously, hitting someone for something is typically better than doing NOTHING at all. Unless in the RARE instance where defend will work in your favor. Rule four: BE AGRESSIVE, defense doesn't really seem to exist, even if it were to you should be attacking anyways. Rule five: IF your unit is about to die or will definatly die next round and you lack healing items, or the ability to escape, kamakazi, or use it to draw the enemy away from your units or preferably away from their own... Divide and conquer (just remember a pincer attack in a srpg is deadly). Rule six: When the oppurtunity presents itself save, save often. Also in this game returning to the overworld map will heal you and replenish your mana automatically. Rule seven: Honor is nice to have, but if your dead what good was it. Attack your enemy with preference to behind, above, or the sides... in that order. Try to avoid fighting below and to the front... Also try to avoid allowing the enemy to hit you from behind, above, or the sides. Rule eight: If you cannot attack/kill an enemy you might as well purify a dark portal. My rules come based off experience as shown by a brief snap of some of the strategy games I have played in the past below. I will probally add more when I think up more that I typically use in games. Starting with chess & checkers, moving into the video turn based strategy games (such as final fantasy tactics, Disgaea etcetera), and then onto the much more difficult real time strategy games (such as starcraft, warcraft III etcetera). ******************************************************************************* 1.10 Controls Because its nice to know what does what and where. If a button is not listed it does nothing, and of course the analog sticks move you and your cursor. Town X Button -----------> Talk to npc, Enter/Exit buildings/town/rooms. Triangle Button ----> Calls up Menu Circle Button ------> Cancel / run R1 -----------------> One page down in menu's L1 -----------------> One page up in menu's World Map X Button -----------> Enters dungeon or town Triangle Button ----> Calls up Menu Circle Button ------> Cancel Battle X Button -----------> Generic action button O Button -----------> Drastically speeds up movement of cursor Triangle Button ----> End turn/Begin Battle/Options R2 Button ----------> Cycle to Next character L2 Button ----------> Zoom in or out Circle Button ------> Cancel [] (square) button -> Changes direction you are facing/purification stream path R1/L1 --------------> Rotate the map ******************************************************************************* 1.11 Game abbrievations HP = Health Points Atk = Attack damage Def = Defense SP = Special Points Int = Intelligence Res = Resistance Hit = Accuracy Spd = Speed MV = Movement JP = Jumping ability LV = Level Exp = Experience ******************************************************************************* 2.00 Walkthrough If you see a chest simply walk on top of it and stop that character to get the item within. Note you can then cancel the turn and still have the item you found. If you see the words ** EVENT TRIGGER ** find it and activate it. At the end of a chapter the game will give you a ranking... These in the english version are Bad Normal Good Special (not every chapter has one) ******************************************************************************* 2.01 Chapter 1: "On-the-job Training" (gives GOOD ending) Goto the Orphanage and talk to the last boy on the top of the screen, he will pay you 1 prica, then go to the world map and the area Devil's Stomach will appear enter that. Devil's Stomach Training dungeon... No contest what-so-ever. As such no guide what-so-ever. Montblanc Castle Hall of Justice Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 4 Tiny bats --- level 2 1 Zombie ------ level 1 Take out the zombie first if you can reach it, if not take out the bats then get it. The Birdcage Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 2 Tiny bats --- level 2 3 Zombie ------ level 3 1 Will-o-wisp - level 3 ** 1 EVENT TRIGGER ** behind the Will-o-wisp Take out the zombie then work on the bats and fireball then pick off the two zombies who are far away. If you trigger the event it will interrupt the combat for a scene then return back to where you left off battle when it concludes. Hall of Courage Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 4 Zombie ------ level 3 1 Big Bat ----- level 4 Take out the bat 1st as it will move to you leaving itself alone and vulnerable. Hall of Truth Victory condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 6 Tiny Bats --- level 2 ** 1 EVENT TRIGGER ** Near the statue Just take out the bats as you go and don't forget the trigger. After the event trigger you will again be brought right back to the battle at the exact place that you left off. Throne Room Victory condition... Defeat the BOSS. 5 Tiny Bats --- level 2 3 Zombie ------ level 3 2 Will-o-wisp - level 4 1 Oseille ----- level 5 Take out the bats, then the zombies, next the wisps, and finally smite the boss. Don't forget to purify those dark portals. ******************************************************************************* 2.02 Chapter 2: "A Child's Promise" (gives GOOD ending) After the Father Salade talk head to the Crime Scene, after that goto Mt. Tarte when you are there the battles follow after a short scene where you lose Culotte as a party member. Mt. Tarte (Foot) Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 6 Hanahana --- level 4 1 Big Bear --- level 6 ** Treasure Chest on this map ** Take out the Han's that come close to your base panel then go back pick off the next set that move then finish the bear and the last set. Spring of Mercy Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 5 Hanahana --- level 4 1 Big bear --- level 6 1 Fairy Fire - level 5 ** Treasure Chest on this map ** Take out the hana's first then circle around to get the wisp and the chest, once the wisp is off the chest get it and then just clean house. Mysterious Path Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 6 Hanahana --- level 4 2 Big bear --- level 6 ** Treasure Chest on this map** Take out the han's in front of the base panel, then take out a group of bear and han's. Mt. Tarte (Side) Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 7 Hanahana --- level 4 3 Big bear --- level 6 2 Fairy Fire - level 5 ** Treasure Chest on this map** Mt. Tarte (Peak) Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 6 Hanahana --- level 4 2 Fairy Fire - level 5 2 Big zombie - level 7 1 Gargoyle --- level 9 Take out the hana's, then the fairys then lure the zombies and get them, and finally finish off the boss. Don't forget to purify those dark portals... No sense in allowing more enemies out than you absolutly have to. ******************************************************************************* 2.03 Chapter 3 "Prier and Alouette" (gives GOOD ending) Head to Cresson Castle, after that scene return to Pot au Feu City and go to the church. Afterwhich goto Meuniere Forest. Meuniere Forest Forest Entrance Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 5 Mini Dragon - level 5 1 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 1 Gremlin ----- level 6 Take out the dragons then the moo and finally the box. Forest of Grief Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 7 Mini Dragon - level 5 2 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 ** 1 EVENT TRIGGER** near the back of the map in the woods. Take out the Mini dragons with the Mr. Moo's then before killing them all off trigger the event in the woods. Forest of Judgement Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 4 Mini Dragon - level 5 4 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 1 Gremlin ----- level 6 ** 2 EVENT TRIGGERS** one near the gremlin and the other behind a tree. Take out the mini's and moo's in front of you then hit the triggers. One will have the Mushroom Essence!! so make sure you check the event squares. The other has a pirate cat scene. Forest of Grief As before, but return to the Event trigger. and then clear the map. Eringa Valley is now a location on the world map. Barsom's House Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 6 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 1 Gremlin ----- level 6 2 Mini Dragon - level 5 ** 1 EVENT TRIGGER** near the woodcutters house. Now return to Pot au Feu City Endless Forest Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 4 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 4 Mini Dragon - level 5 1 Gremlin ----- level 6 They are all in a nice square and its easy to miracle them..... Just rush them since they are packed you can only attack. Shrine of Beasts Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 4 Mini Dragon - level 5 3 Mr. Moo ----- level 7 2 Gremlin ----- level 6 1 Gargoyle ---- level 11 Sit back and take out the bats, follow that up with the moo's then rush the rest. Do not forget to purify those portals. ******************************************************************************* 2.04 Chapter 4 "A Gigantic Problem" (gives SPECIAL ending) Maiyonnaise Harbor Victory Condition... Lead the creature to Mt. Tarte. 1 Monster ----- level 40 5 mini dragon - level 8 2 siren ------- level 9 1 Gunchan ----- level 11 2 Gremlin ----- level 7 ** 5 Treasure Chests** Ok two routes here, either level up and beat the monster down, or run. I recommend you level up as this will give a better ending. Mt. Tarte 1 Monster ----- level 12 Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. Allies Homard -------- level 13 Yattanya ------ level 11 Chocolat ------ level 8 Pretty straight forward, after the beating at the hands of the ship the monsters level has dropped by 28 and he is much MUCH weaker now. But don't help the pirates... attack them. Save that whale. Return to Pot au Feu City Church, then its onto Mt. Champignon. Lotsa Mushrooms Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 5 Eringer ------ level 9 1 Ghost -------- level 10 1 Dragonshroom - level 13 Work your way in you shouldn't have any trouble with these wimps after that level 40 boss. * 1 Treasure Chest* Under the dragonshroom Mushroom Festival Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 5 Eringer ------ level 9 2 Dragonshroom - level 13 2 Ghost -------- level 10 * 2 Treasure Chests* Mushrooms Galore Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 1 Gargoyle ----- level 15 3 Eringer ------ level 9 2 Apparition --- level 11 Again its a boss but you're strong enough to kill it in one hit if you took the whale... nevertheless, take out all the others and the dark portals. * 1 Treasure Chest* Now return to Pot au Feu City and give the boy his medicine. ******************************************************************************* 2.05 Chapter 5 "A Hairy Situation" (Gives GOOD ending) Head back to Meuniere Forest Forest Entrance Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 10 Fluffy ---- level 8 Well pretty basic just knock them down one after another. After that head to Pot au Feu city for a scene. Next return to the forest and goto Barsom's house. Barsom's House Victory Condition... Defeat ALL enemies. 10 Fluffy ---- level 8 Just take them to the barbers... Then return to Pot au Feu city for another scene. And then once more onto Barsom's House. Barsom's House Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 10 Fluffy ---- level 8 1 Belial ----- level 17 Neutrals 1 Barsom ----- level 6 1 Suzanne ---- level 6 Asap rush to protect and cover the two lovebirds. While your at it clip the fluffys and purify the portals leaving just the boss alone. If they die there goes your good ending. And its NONE to easy keeping those weaklings alive. If your having trouble taking out the vast majority of them in a single turn just focus your fire on the boss. Depending on where the little guys randomly spawn this will be harder or easier to do, my first try to save them 3 spawned right at them and I was unable to get them all before they killed the girl. Just save before hand so that if you get a bad spawn of enemy positions you can quickly restart. I would suggest putting out a few low level bait guys below 6 to draw monsters away from the happy couple. REALLY try to keep the boss away from them as he can one hit kill them. ******************************************************************************* 2.06 Chapter 6 "The Journey Begins" (Gives GOOD ending.) Head to Cresson Castle Castle Garden Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS 4 Will-o-wisp --- level 10 4 Fairy Fire ---- level 11 1 Dark Knight --- level 18 Hmmm a miracle waiting to happen from the looks of it eh... Just purify that and pop goes all but 2 Fairy Fire and the boss herself... Pretty easy that. Closed Heart Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Giant Zombie -- level 11 Just take them out one by one. Resigned Heart Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Giant Zombie -- level 11 1 Salamander ---- level 11 Work your way in try to finish that Salamander before it can attack. Fleeing Heart Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Giant Zombie -- level 11 1 Salamander ---- level 11 Work your way in try to finish that Salamander before it can attack. This is a mirror map to the one above. Lying Heart Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Giant Zombie -- level 11 1 Salamander ---- level 11 1 Sir Zombie ---- level 14 Well take them out one at a time from the sides if you must, again take out the casters asap. True Heart Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 4 Giant Zombie -- level 11 2 Salamander ---- level 11 1 Sir Zombie ---- level 14 1 Dark Eclair --- level 19 You know my style for boss's by now, remove all obstacles including the dark portals then go for the kill on the boss. Once this is done go visit the royal libary. Hidden Libary Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 9 Jacko Lantern - level 12 1 Halloween ----- level 14 Take them out bit by bit try to go for the kill on the large group that are so conviently placed near each other. Maze of Books Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 8 Jacko Lantern - level 12 2 Halloween ----- level 14 1 Pumpkin Head -- level 9 1 Pumpkin King -- level 16 Take out everyone but the king and recruit him, they are very useful. After talking to Hermes head to Mt. Tarte. Once Homard et al. join you go back to the libary. ******************************************************************************* 2.07 Chapter 7 "A Dance in the Sky" (Gives GOOD ending.) First Passage Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Chuchu -------- level 14 1 Redcap -------- level 14 Once more just rush out and beat them into submission. Food Storage Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 5 Chuchu -------- level 14 1 Vampire ------- level 18 2 Redcap -------- level 15 Dead end, but remember your trying to kill off all the demons on the ship. Ship's Mess Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 1 Redcap -------- level 15 5 Chuchu -------- level 14 1 Vampire ------- level 18 Dead end, but remember your trying to kill off all the demons on the ship. Second Passage Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 6 Chuchu -------- level 14 2 Vampire ------- level 18 Just hit them with mass spells, they have rather low resistance. Armory Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Chuchu -------- level 14 4 RedCap -------- level 15 1 Basket Case --- level 16 Like sitting ducks all together, hit them with area of effect spells. Yet another dead end, but remember we are trying to clear every map. Engine Room Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 4 Chuchu -------- level 14 1 Redcap -------- level 15 1 Apparition ---- level 16 2 Vampire ------- level 18 1 Priest -------- level 22 As always remove everyone and everything that you can prior to sacking the boss. This includes purifying the portals you can reach. Beware the battle cry. ******************************************************************************* 2.08 Chapter 8 "To An Undiscovered Land" (Gives SPECIAL ending.) Hire that Monya-monya hes a new Kitty at the crash site. Then head into the Jungle. Wilderness Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 6 Erinda ------ level 16 1 French Kiss - level 19 Take them out with mass hit spells. Unexplored Jungle Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 6 Erinda ------ level 16 2 Beautiful---- level 19 1 White Devil - level 19 Argh ANNOYING sleep spells... Take out those status attacking weeds asap. Explorers' Bones Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Erinda ------ level 16 1 Beautiful---- level 19 2 White Devil - level 19 1 Big Shroom -- level 23 Take out those annoying sleepers asap. Next enter the cave of ruins. Cave of Ruins Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Jacko Lantern -- level 17 1 Siren ---------- level 19 Small group of enemies shouldn't pose any probelms for you. Breath of Death 6 Jacko Lantern -- level 17 1 Siren ---------- level 19 Pretty much as the last battle but with a few more enemies. Unknown Fear Victory Condition... Go to the next map. 1 Siren ---------- level 19 2 Undine --------- level 21 1 Giant Thing ---- level 100 Ugh, 100... but for the special ending don't run FIGHT. But for now RUN. Take the right exit. Salvation's Light Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 2 Siren ---------- level 19 2 Undine --------- level 21 1 Wyvern --------- level 25 * 2 Treasure Chests* * 1 Event Trigger* Hit the trigger to get the message "You hear a voice coming from somewhere... "Hark, ye adventurers." "Doth ye have the strength to face the creature on thine own?" "If ye lack such courage, I shall weaken the creature for ye." "But those without courage shall find that they get less reward." "I ask again: Doth ye have the strength to fight the creature on thine own?" Yes/No Select Yes "Verily, courageous adventurers ye be..." "Go get 'em!" Now kill off the enemies in the room. Now return to unknown fear. Unknown Fear Victory Condition... Go to the next map. 1 Siren ---------- level 19 2 Undine --------- level 21 1 Giant Thing ---- level 100 Ugh, 100... but for the special ending don't run FIGHT. But for now RUN. This time take the harder to reach alive top exit. Life and Death Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 8 Jacko Lantern -- level 18 Beat this map then once more head back to Unknown Fear To a foreign Land Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Udine ---------- level 21 1 Wyvern --------- level 25 Defeat the support then sack the boss. Unknown Fear Victory Condition... Go to the next map. 1 Siren ---------- level 19 2 Undine --------- level 21 1 Giant Thing ---- level 100 Ok now we fight that level 100 thing. Good luck to you. Purify the portals BEFORE drawing anything into a fight as much as you can. You probally will have to level before you can hope to take thing thing on. Try rerolling the fight until conditions are favorable to you. Next get braveheart (several purple things) on at least 3 guys... Now buy good equipment so your base attack is around 600-800... after braveheart my level 30 Prier was doing 1600 damage per hit... cakewalk... Also remember AI is STUPID... It stands for Artificial Incompetence... in this case the boss will completly ignore your character who is able to hurt it in favor of killing off lower level weaklings... After that head to the next area by choosing go onward... ******************************************************************************* 2.09 Chapter 9 "Memories of Fatima" (Gives GOOD ending.) Head to Couscous Village and talk to the lady with the broom. Couscous Village Victory Conditions... Defeat the BOSS. 7 Manticore ------ level 18 1 Priest --------- level 30 Ok you cannot harm the villagers so try not to engage them at all... Your best bet is to lure them away, sleep them, or just rush the boss and finish him off asap. I recommend braveheart a fighter and then send out a few babys to ensure that the villagers (Manticore's) don't attack the fighter and get slaughtered by the counterattack. Of course since you took the treant earlier you'll be insanly powerful and accidently killing a villager when it attacks you is very easy to do. Couscous Village Victory Conditions... Defeat the BOSS. 7 Manticore ------ level 18 1 Priest --------- level 30 Well ok Croix has remembered his former self... and hes a powerful little guy at that... level 100... On the down side he is alone for this fight... Again avoid killing ANY villagers... Just use Banish on the boss twice to win. Make sure its the single square one. ******************************************************************************* 2.10 Chapter 10 "The Dark Prince" (Gives GOOD ending.) Head to the Ghost Village, then head to Choux Fleurs Hill. Choux Fleurs Hill Victory Conditions... Defeat the BOSS. 5 Sir Zombie ----- level 22 2 Jabberwock ----- level 24 1 Priest --------- level 32 Nicly grouped for some mass spell hits... Dark Shrine Victory Conditions... Defeat all enemies. 8 Vampire -------- level 24 1 Dagon ---------- level 33 Take them out by now you should be able to do this in two to three rounds easy. The next Dark Shrine map is ????? and you cannot get there yet... So go to Couscous Village. Then head to Angelieque's House, and then to Choux Fleurs Hill Choux Fleurs Hill Victory Conditions... Go to the next map. 5 Soldier -------- level 25 1 Sergant -------- level 27 You must not harm them lure them with a bit character then run by to the next map. They are stupid morons who occassionally get themselves killed... annoying can't kill the bad guy maps. I recommend unequipping your character who is running it. Choux Fleurs Hill Part two Victory Conditions... Go to the next map. 5 Soldier -------- level 23 1 Sergant -------- level 27 Again lure and run... Choux Fleurs Hill Part Three Victory Conditions... Go to the next map. 6 Soldier -------- level 25 3 Sergant -------- level 27 * 1 Event Trigger* Throw out some bait to begin with to break that blockade then run it, this one can be difficult to do without killing anyone. If you get trapped flee and try again. Send one unit to one panel below diagonally from your base, That should lure them into a mess of 6 that you can sneak around the bottom from, now run the runner up the hole there it will be like a L shape, and send a second bait unit up the same hole to take the brunt of the sergant's attempt to block you... You may also wish to throw out another sacrifical unit from the base panel to keep the Soldier's from troubling the running character. You should be homefree at this point able to reach that event trigger. ******************************************************************************* 2.11 Chapter 11 "The Maiden of Light" (Gives GOOD ending.) Not good... Prier, Croix, AND Alouette are all gone from the party... At least their equipment is in your inventory... The cave of Trials is now open. Cave of Trails Training Cave 1 Victory Conditions... Defeat all enemies. 5 Erinda ------ level 27 3 Ogre -------- level 30 2 Beartrom ---- level 25 1 Catoplebas -- level 35 What can I say... It's a training cave and you'll probally need it with your mostly likly preferred characters gone. Training Cave 2 Victory Conditions... Defeat all enemies. 4 Jugon ------- level 40 1 Lamia ------- level 35 3 Kracken ----- level 40 1 Bigshroom --- level 50 Same as above... use it to train up your characters power. Training Cave 3 Victory Conditions... Defeat all enemies. 9 Mini Dragon - level 50 7 Chuchu ------ level 60 1 Nosferatu --- level 70 I recommend you use a high movement low level character like Papillon to distract the bats... for some reason they really seem bent on killing her, enough so that properly moved they might NEVER get a turn at all ;p. Training Cave 4 Victory Conditions... Defeat all enemies. 4 Salamander -- level 70 4 Red Cap ----- level 70 1 Basket Case - level 75 3 Jabberwock -- level 80 1 Pandora ----- level 90 Well take out the casters asap. This map is has a lot of box's which are very heavy on the defensive power. Training Cave 5 5 Sir Zombie --- level 110 4 Apparition --- level 110 4 Chimera ------ level 130 1 Hekatoncheir - level 200 1 Zombie King -- level 500 ... Good luck clearing this map without signifant power leveling... ... Forget this until you get your characters back later... Lets return to Mayonnaise Harbor you'll be strong enough now easily. Head to Mayonnaise Harbor Now goto Hermes room (Continue onward) in the Royal Libary. Eclair's Heart Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 5 Giant Zombie -- level 11 1 Dark Princess - level 34 Well a boss battle, but if you did as I said this whole thing should be a cake walk. You are; however, limited to Culotte and Eclair. Now return to Mayonnaise Harbor. Mayonnaise Harbor Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 3 Siren ------ level 24 2 Succubus --- level 27 1 Priest ----- level 36 Well your powered up all around, and they really don't have much of a chance now do they... Take out those succubus asap, they are healers... Why not test out these new moves why don't ya. Now return to 'Pot au Feu City Church'. Church of the Holy Maiden Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 4 Vampire ------ level 25 2 Chimera ------ level 30 1 Dark Warrior - level 33 1 Dark Croix --- level 40 Prier and Alouette rejoin the party. Also you get the pretty powerful Father Salade. Take out the Vamps, Take out the Chimera's, now finish that Dark warrior. And finally obliterate Dark Croix. ******************************************************************************* 2.12 Chapter 12 - The Final Chapter "A Legend is Born" Angel Gate Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Kracken ------ level 32 2 Dark Warrior - level 36 Just rush them, with your newfound allies I cannot imagine anyone having trouble with this stage. Demons' Nest Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Sir Zombie --- level 33 2 Dark Warrior - level 36 1 Monshroom ---- level 35 Once more you should be much more than a match for these poor folks. Bloody Corridor Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 3 Dark Knight -- level 32 2 Sir Zombie --- level 33 2 Dark Warrior - level 36 1 Dagon -------- level 43 Yet again they should be quivering before your might. Angel's Dreams Victory Condition... Defeat all enemies. 4 Redcap ------- level 35 4 Basket Case -- level 36 1 Pandora ------ level 40 Well if you have a low attack you'll have trouble killing them. A level 7 magic spell will hit them all pretty well. You might want to take some time to level Homard to at least level 35. At this point I recommend you return to the world map, make a save... After this point you start losing party members and reach the point of no return. So return and do things... picking up from where I last left you in these places... I Suggest you complete training cave 5, get your two extra dark world titles, and beat baal now. Training Cave 5 5 Sir Zombie --- level 110 4 Apparition --- level 110 4 Chimera ------ level 130 1 Hekatoncheir - level 200 1 Zombie King -- level 500 Ok... Level up to at LEAST 200 to tackle this stage... I recommend powering up Homard, Eclair, and Prier in that order... Take out those casters asap too. Once the Zombie king is defeated a powerful weapon the Godhand will be your reward. Now return to the Dark Shrine and choose Continue Onward The Gods' Ordeal 1 Gorgon ---- level 1500 1 Orthos ---- level 1500 1 Aliok ----- level 1500 1 Baal ------ level 2000 ... Have fun... Homard vs Baal using burning soul should deal x10 the normal damage... If you win you'll see a scene and the LEGENDARY (golden) Robot suit will be your reward... Before you do that; however, I strongly recommend that you complete several 300% dark energy portals... Making sure you kill first one level 500+ demon overlord, and then again killing a level 700+ demon overlord and several level 500+ demon overlords. These will grant you new titles then you can capture bosses and give baal another try. See section 2.13 Chapter ?? - The Dark World Guide / Secret stuff section & section 2.33 Chapter ?? - The Dark World Guide / Secret stuff section for things relating to these. Or the end sections for stuff on these. You might have to complete some raise enemy level surveys at the rosen store to speed up the above process. Heaven's Light Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 1 Priest ------- level 45 Simple right... yea no your stuck using Homard... Best of luck to ya. One burning soul at any level SHOULD take care of him for you... Now go to 'Angel Gate Top' Dimensional Gate Victory Condition... Go to the next map. Completly random monster selection between level 30 and 50. You don't have to fight but I prefer to ;p. On the downside once the monsters from one set are defeated they spring anew so really it is a battle you CANNOT win so just move on. Dimensional Gate 2 Victory Condition... Go to the next map. Completly random monster selection between level 30 and 50. Again you cannot defeat them, they will just respawn so run to the next map in the sequence. Dimensional Gate 3 Victory Condition... Go to the next map. Completly random monster selection between level 30 and 50. 4 exits... I will call the exit tile below the base panel down. Up ----> Dimensional Gate 4 dead end. Down --> Dimensional Gate 4 dead end. Left --> Dimensional Gate 4 dead end. Right -> Dimensional Gate 4 Correct way. Dimensional Gate 4 Victory Condition... Go to the next map. Completly random monster selection between level 30 and 50. Really these two maps are linked. From the correct RIGHT exit to the above map, go the only way you can. Dimensional Gate 5 Victory Condition... Go to the next map. Completly random monster selection between level 30 and 50. One exit only so go to it. Dimensional Shrine Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS. 1 Orthros ------ level 43 1 Chimera ------ level 46 1 Cerebus ------ level 44 1 Dark Warrior - level 45 1 Noir --------- level 64 Well a lot of boss monsters anyways... take them out one at a time, if you did as I said and leveled at least one character, you will be fine. If not load up the highest level you have with the best equipment and lure them into fighting one at a time. Don't forget to purify those portals. Croix's Heart Victory Condition... Defeat the BOSS 1 Dark Croix --- level 40 Well shes not that powerful; however, again you are limited to two characters. Prier and Croix. On the plus side, Croix has been leveled up to 50. She will try to heal herself with Dark Bless but its pathetically weak. This is the end of the game, watch the credits... ******************************************************************************* 2.13 Chapter ?? - The Dark World Guide / Secret stuff section Dark World Special Ending One Kill a level 500+ Demon Overlord in a 300% Dark Energy Index Hell You get over a million Priya and the Warp Engine which allows you to move anywhere you want to. To accomplish this feat I recommend that you power Homard up to at least level 300, and then get his attack anywhere from 10k-30k (with powered up 500-1000 base attack weapons)... Next create a 300% Dark Energy Index Hell (Preferable method is to kill off 30 of your teammates on that stage its the fastest way). Then run through it with Papillion (She has the highest base move) equipped with some shoes. Now simply run her from entrance to exit until you spot... When you spot a Horned Demonoverlord unleash Homard on it with his burning soul attack. This will do x10 times the regular damage to that monster almost ensuring a complete and utter victory against it... Now all you have to do is use Papillion to "blitz" the rest of the dark world. The Gods' Ordeal 1 Gorgon ---- level 1500 1 Orthos ---- level 1500 1 Aliok ----- level 1500 1 Baal ------ level 2000 ... Have fun... Homard vs Baal using burning soul should deal x10 the normal damage... If you win you'll see a scene and the LEGENDARY (golden) Robot suit will be your reward... Completing this map MAY be a requirement for the second secret title... Sometime around here buy a purify 100% item then attack baal physically, then have Homard kill him, rinse, lather, repeat 8-9 times for an unstoppable army of Baal's with which to complete the next task... If you don't do this the next task will be nearly impossible... If you do then its really easy... Dark World Special Ending Two You MAY have to complete the map 'The Gods' Ordeal' before you will be able to obtain this title... Pass SEVERAL rare Rosen surveys which increase the level of the monsters... enough so that the enemys in a 300% dark energy index portal will start off between level 500-700... On the 10th floor the boss enemy should be around level 1250... Make sure to clear every floor as you progress until you finally wind up the victor with several million priya as your reward and the Light Year Cannon... an item which gives your physical attacks unlimited range. ******************************************************************************* 2.20 Game Script I WILL NOT do this for the npcs that roam the town, this will be strictly plot line related, I will also not do the tutorial section of the script. ******************************************************************************* 2.2B Pre-Game Background Story The Legend of the Dark Prince Legends warn that one day the Dark Prince, beloved and powerful servant of the fallen Angel Calamity, will rise to cover the world in darkness. But where there is darkness, so must there be light. When the Dark Prince appears, so too will a girl known as the Maiden of Light, servant of the Goddess Poitreene and worker of miracles... ******************************************************************************* 2.2P Prologue Prier: I've had enough! I can't stand it! Why do I have to waste my time fighting zombies?! They're such wimps! What if my clothes get dirty? They were just washed! Culotte: *sigh* Stop talking like that! Father Salade is right. We're new at this, so we've got to start small and then move on to tougher enemies. Remember, two days in a row you let a ghost get away because you wandered off on your own. Besides, I'm the one who has to do all the laundry!! Can you just stop complaining for a while? Prier: Shut up, you! *smacks Culotte* Alouette: Now, Sister Prier... Culotte is right. You're still a novice demon hunter. Try not to forget that. And remember, we're servants of the Holy goddess... I forbid you to call those lost souls "wimps" ever again. Prier: Ugh... Here we go again... Culotte: My names Culotte i'm a novice demon hunter. Four years ago my sister Prier and I joined the church of the holy maiden This spring we were admitted to la pucelle the churches demon hunting squad The woman who was scoulding is sister a Shes our teacher she joined the church two years go We've been in the church longer, but shes much better She not only teaches us demon hunting, but also manners and etiquette She has no memory of her past, as for Prier her language, gets more vulagar every day Alouette: Understand, Sister Prier? Prier: Yeah, I understand... Alouette: Now you must repent. Prier: OK, OK... Oh, Holy Goddess Poitreene Sorry 'bout that! There, I'm done. Alouette: Sister Prier! You need to take this more seriously. Prier: OK OK! (This is such a pain...) Oh Holy Goddess! Please see fit to punish me, your unworthy servant! Alouette: *Smacks Prier on the head with a book* Prier: Hey! What was that?! I was talking to the Goddess! Alouette: I didn't do anything.... I think you prayer reached the Goddess after all... Prier: (Why You...) (Grrrr...) (Watch it, Prier.) (You want to be the next Maiden of Light right? Don't Waste time with this nonsense!) (Just stay cool and focus on the important stuff!) Alouette: Very well. We should get started. Culotte, what is the foundation of any investigation? Culotte: Um... The foundation is collecting information, Sister Alouette. Alouette: Well done, Culotte, as usual. Very good. Prier: Hey are you blushing? Culotte: W-Who? Me? Alouette: Come on, you two. Let's go help some lost souls. In the name of the Maiden of Light. Prier: OK! (That'll be me soon enough!) ******************************************************************************* 2.21 Chapter 1 "On-the-job Training" Orphanage Boy: Hey Prier, We were out advernturing in the Devil's Stomach and we saw some zombies! They're gonna take over the whole town! You're a demon hunter now, right? I'll pay you, so why don't you do something about it? *Prier got 1 prica* Prier: 1 prica...? Well... OK! Leave it to old Prier! Zombies are a peice of cake! Devil's Stomach Prier: This is the place. They said they saw the zombies here. Culotte: That's easy to believe. Prier: Alright! Let's go on in! Alouette: Now let's review what you've learned so far. Culotte? Do you mind? Culotte: I'd be happy to, Sister Alouette! Alouette: And Sister Prier -- make sure you pay attnetion. You should probally take notes. Prier: Yeah yeah... Culotte: The basics of demon hunting:... *Culotte gets killed* Culotte: Hehe they beat me... Alouette: An excellent example... ...of what not to do. Prier: H-Hey! It wasn't that bad! Alouette: That's what happens if you let yourself get surrounded by enemies. *Training dungeon Stuff* *After moving on* Prier: What the--?! Montblanc Castle Prier: What's a castle doing here? Culotte: Don't ask me... I have no idea. Alouette: This must be the source of the zombies. I sense impurity here. Prier: What a minute. You're not suggesting we go inside?! I think I'll be going now... Alouette: *smacks Prier with the book again* Stop. There's a term for that: it's "dereliction of duty" and it's unforgivable. In the name of the maiden of Light, I order you to go on. Prier: (Bossy old bat!) Alouette: I heard that. In the name of the Maiden of Light, I forbid you to use the term "old bat" ever again. Prier: All right all right... Alouette: Focus, Sister Prier. We must find out why these zombies are in the world of the living. Don't forget, the fate of these poor creatures rests completly on your shoulders. If we fail, their souls will continue to wander forever. It's a terrible responsability, but that's part of our job as demon hunters. Alouette: Sister Prier. Shall we go on ahead? Prier: Wha--? Alouette: That's no answer. A leader must always know the condition of her troops. If necessary, take them back to town for supplies and to save the game. Culotte: That's right. ANd if we go back to the world map, our Hit Points (HP) and Special Points (SP) are restored, too. Prier, I think it would be a good idea to listen to Sister Alouette on this one. To go back, just move your character to the exit. Alouette: The final decision is yours. Remember to be very careful. *After triggering event* In The Birdcage Prier: Hey! Isn't this a door of some kind? It's been plastered over... Maybe there's trasure inside! Culotte: Don't bet on it... Alouette: There is great sadness and suffering coming from inside. Let's try and open it. Sister Prier, Culotte? Can you take care of the door? Culotte: Yes ma'am! Prier: Didn't sign up for physical labor, but whatever. Culotte: *rams the door repeatidly* Prier: Oh, give me a break, Culotte, get out of my way, will you?!! Hiiiiiyaaaa!! Ha!! *kicks the door, wall, and chunks of the roof in* Alouette: Um... Prier? Next time could you try to be a little more gentle? You're supposed to be a Sister, after all. Prier: You tried gentle. My way worked. What's this... ?! There's no treasure! Alouette: Of course not. Prier: What a waste of time... Alouette: In the name of the Maiden of Light... If you can hear me, oh spirits burdened with sorrow, show yourselves! Spirits:... Who...are you...? Alouette: We serve the Goddess Poitreene and her earthly manifestation the Maiden of Light. We've come to lay you to rest. Spirits:...... You are in the service of the Goddess? I see... I thought a terrible monster was coming, the way the door was kicked in... Culotte: Ha ha ha! You're officially a monster! Even the ghost says so. Prier: *smacks Culotte* Quite!! Alouette: Don't worry. Despite her behavious, she's harmless. I'll personally guarentee it. Spirits: My name is Collier. And this is my son Colonne. Long before you were born... Back when we were still alive... This country was invaded by the Canar Empire. Prier: The Canar Empire...? What's That? Culotte: A great empire that existed in the west four hundred years ago. Didn't you take history? It was around long before the Kingdom of Paprica. Prier: Uh... Oh year... I remember now... So? What are people from so long ago doing here? Spirits: Count Montblanc, my husband and the master of this castle, built us an underground safe-room. We hid here for a very long time. But when we tried to leave, we discovered that someone had locked us in. Even as ghosts, we couldn't pass through the room's lead-lined walls... But thanks to you, we are finally free of our prison. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Yes thank you. You have our eternal gratitude. *The ghosts fade away* Prier: ...... He was just a little kid... Culotte: Yes... Prier: Who would lock them in a place like this...? And why? Culotte: I wonder if it has something to do with the zombies...? *After triggering event* In the Hall of Truth Group of kids: Prier! Prier: Hey you guys! What are you doing here?! It's dangerous! Group of kids: Nah, we just wanted to see if you were actually doing your job. Right guys? Prier: What am I going to do with you? Coming all the way here... The Director of the orphanage must be worried sick! Group of kids: I'm sorry. But... We found somethin' good! *one kid pushes a hidden switch* Right guys? Prier: How did you guys manage to find something like this? Group of kids: Heh heh. Alouette: I've contacted the church. They'll be here soon. I'll leave the children to you. Please tell Father Salade that we will continue our investigation, Sister Olive. Olive: I understand, Sister Alouette. Alouette: In the name of the Maiden of Light... May the Goddess Poitreene protect you on your journey. Olive: In the name of the Maiden of Light. Group of kids: Thank you, pretty lady. Take good care of Prier, OK? B-be careful. Bye Prier! Don't Cause the pretty lady too much trouble, OK? Alouette: All right then... Let's get back to work. Prier: A diary...? *opens and reads diary* 7th of Fraise Why does Collier love my brother? I love her so much more than he ever could... Collier... My beloved Collier... 13th of Peshe We are fighting the imperal forces but have no hope of victory, My brother the count has hidden himself and his family, He's sacrificing his price to prottect his family, I can feel my hatred for him grow with every passing day... 24th of Pesch Several days have passed since they went underground, Despite their fatigue the soldiers still believe in my brother, My brother who everyone loves... My brother, who stole Collier... My brother, better than me in every way... 29th of Pesch Its all over, my brother and his troops will never wake up after the lunch I served them... No one is left to get in my way, Now I will live with my beloved Collier, In this underground world. but she may not accept my love for her in that case, I will keep her in a cage, Shes my songbuird... A caged songbird... My songbird... Prier: Grrrrr!! *snaps diary in half* Hmph!! This guy makes me sick!! Culotte: So the counts brother was the one who imprisoned his family... Alouette: Like light and darkness, love and hate are two sides of the same coin. So it is written in the Holy Book. Culotte: It's all so sad... The Throne Room Ghost: ... Imperal soldiers! This castle will not fall as long as I'm here!! Now you shall die!! Prier: Are you the Count?! We aren't imperial soldiers! The war is over! Ghost: Enough of your lies! You don't fool me, not for one second. Spirits: Darling! Ghost: Wha--? Collier! Colonne! Spirits: Father! Darling... They aren't imperial soldiers. They're telling the truth. The war is over. You don't need to fight anymore. Ghost: The war is...over...? Spirits: Yes. You can stop protecting the castle now. Culotte: I get it! The zombies used to be the soldiers protecting the castle! Even in death, they kept on guarding it. Ghost:... The war... is over...? I see... Over... Spirits: Darling... We don't belong here anymore. Come with us. Specter: WAIT!!! Where do you think you're going?! You're trying tos teal Collier from me again! Big Brother! Ghost: That voice...! Oseille? Is that you, Oseille, my brother? Specter: She's my beautiful songbird!!! I won't let you have her!!! I won't let you have her!!! After killing all the Specter's minions... Specter: Who are you?!?! Stay out of my way!!! Prier: So you're behind this, eh? In the name of the Maiden of Light! I'll beat some sense into you! After defeating the Specter himself. Specter:W-Where am I...? Collier! Collier! What's happening to me? Prier: It's not about you! Look at the grief your selfishness has caused. Alouette: Even after your death, the jealousy in your heart envelops those around you. Specter: No... Y-you don't understand! You blame ME? What do you know?! My wonderful brother... My perfect brother! He had everything I didn't!! And he took the love of my life!! Is it any wonder that my heart is filled with darkness? Don't you understand, Collier? Collier, my beautiful songbird... Come back to me... Prier: You moron!!! *Kicks the ghost with her special attack... ouch* You've had hundreds of years and you still haven't figured it out?! You're not her type! So? get over it! Cut this "my songbird" crap and move on! Just get out there and snag yourself a new woman! And speaking of crap, stop being jealous of your brother! You can compare yourself to him all you want, but it's pointless! You're different people! Use some of that energy to find a gift that only you have, and work hard to polish it. Culotte: Uh, Prier... Maybe you're being a little to frank with him... Specter: My brother... Collier... I guess... I was wrong... *fades away* Ghost: I never would have guessed my brother was so jealous of me. Spirits: Darling... Let's go. Finally, we will be happy... Alouette: In the name of the Maiden of Light... I ask you Goddess Poitreene... Please guide these souls to their rest... *Light erases all the undead* Thank you... Culotte: Wow... That was amazing! Truly amazing, Sister Alouette! I've never seen anything like it! Prier: Yes... Amazing... W-wait! Hmph! That's nothing special! I could do that if i wanted... Culotte: Dream on. Prier: Culotte!!!!! *starts chasing him* Conversation between unknown nefarious figures. Figure in white: Master Noir... I sense that the dark energies around Montblanc Castle have weakened. The handiwork of the Church of the Holy Maiden, no doubt. Figure in Black: La Pucelle, eh? Hmm. Prier: Today we have initate practice, We haven't done this much since we passed the test to become demon hunters when we were initates. We lost our parents seven years ago they died in a carriage accident coming home from work, Culotte... You need to pray, too. Culotte: Like this? Prier: Yes. Culotte: Prier... Where are Mommy and Daddy? Prier: Mommy and Daddy... They've gone far far away... But I know that they'll always be watching over us... Culotte: No! I want my Daddy!! I want my Mommy!! Prier: Please don't cry, Culotte! OK? It's all right. I'll take care of you from now on. Just like Mommy did. OK? (Mother, Father... Please don't worry about us.) (No matter what happens, no matter how tough things get, I'll do my best!) (I won't give up!) (I'll be strong!) (But...) (Please let me be weak today...) Culotte: We spent the next 3 years at the orphanage and then joined the church I was only 5 when my parents died, I don't really remember them much. Prier never talks about mom and day Oh Goddess Poitreene Please let me meet my mom and dad, just once... Voice: Alright. That's enough for today. Everyone practice hard for the service this weekend. Prier: That was great! I just love to sing! No one cares how loud I am! Yep! I feel like something good's going to happen today! Culotte: Hey Prier, listen... I had a dream about Mom and Dad last night. Prier: Oh Culotte... What am I going to do with you? You'll never grow up, will you?! Culotte: Whenever I start to talk about our parents Prier always changes the subject. She always treats me like a child... Nothing is wrong with having a dream. ******************************************************************************* 2.22 Chapter 2: "A Child's Promise" Prier: Hey! Where's Father Salade? Alouette: Sister Prier! How many times must I ask you to knock? Simply barging in is terribly rude! Prier: Yeah, well... I was just born rude, I guess... *Person in a bear suit walks in* Bear:... *makes like it is going to attack Prier* Prier: Watch out! *turns* Hiya!! *hits with a solid kick* (What the--?! That should've blown him away!!) Bear: *swipes at her* You still need practice, Prier. *removes head* Prier: Father?! Culotte: Whew he really scared me there! That's father salade, He started the church of the Holy Maiden and hes our boss too, He may not look it now but hes a very distinguished man and hes defeated hundreds of demons. He was also the one who rescued Alouette two years ago, she had somehow forgotten everything about herself. She became a demon hunter without even have to take the test. Its true that shes very skilled but I think that Father Salade just likes her. I wonder if hes secretly in love with her... Nah!! Prier: What's with the bear suit? Father Salade: My wife asked me to put on a show at the orphanage. Prier: You've gotta be kidding! And you have to play a giant teddy bear? Culotte: Hah! You never could stand up the the Director, Father. Father Salade: That's the truth. I'd much rather be out fighting demons, but... Prier: No, it looks good on you... You're so cuuuuute! Father Salade: That's enough of that! I'm still your boss, you know! Anyway... You're probally wondering why I asked you all here. I need your help investigating a certain incident. Prier: An incident? Father Salade: That's Right. You may have heard the rumors. In the last few months there have been many grisly murders. Sister Olive is currently on the case, but as of yet we still have no leads on a suspect. Prier: W-wait just a minute! Why should the Church of the Holy Maiden be investigating a murder? Why can't the police do it? Father Salade: Well... Why don't you let me finish first? These murders have a certain disgust... Err... Unusual... aspect to them. Publicaly, they are being treated just like any normal murder... What the public doesn't know is that in every case, the vicim's hearts were ripped out. Culotte: Their... hearts? Father Salade: That's right. Their hearts... ripped out. But the really unusual thing is that in every case, someone else from the family is missing. The Royal Police are looking for the missing people, but so far they haven't had any luck. Prier: Sounds like an open and shut case to me. The missing family members did it. It's just a matter of arresting them, right? Father Salade: You'd think so, wouldn't you...? But here's where things get intresting... First, in every case, the room was locked from the inside. Culotte: A locked-room murder! Father Salade: Second, as I said before, there is someone missing in each family. The missing family members range from young boys to old women. They're all different. Third, there was a message written in blood with a finger at the scene of every crime. Fingerprint analysis shows that the finger belonged to the missing person in the family. Fourth, the message left behind at every murder was exactly the same in every case. And a handwriting analysis shows that they were all written by the same person. What do all of these things tell you? Culotte: The prints belong to the missing people, but one person wrote all of the messages... And the missing people disappeared from a locked room... But that's impossible! Alouette: Father, you're saying that the culprit is a shape-changing demon? Father Salade: Precisely. Well done, Sister Alouette. They assume the form of a family member to get close to their target. And then they rip their victim's heart out. It's likly that the real missing family members are dead and buried. What do you think, Prier? Can a normal person do that? Of course not. That's why we've been asked to look into the matter. This is a request directly from the queen herself. We can't refuse. Olive: This is Sister Olive! There's been another murder! It's in section 3C-203 of Pot au Feu City... A house on Mirabeau Street! I'm currently trailing the suspect! It looks like hes headed for Mt.Tarte!! Request backup!! Father Salade: Roger. I'll send help right away. I want you to go after the suspect immediately. Use extreme caution! Repeat: Use extreme caution! Olive: Roger! Father Salade: Well, what are you waiting for? Get to the scene of the crime and help Sister Olive! In the name of the Maiden of Light. May the Goddess Poitreene watch over you all. Everyone: In the name of the Maiden of Light we ask... Crime Scene Culotte: This must be the message written in blood that Father Salade was talking about... Prier: *Reads blood on the wall* My beloved Palmier, Why have you gone adn left me all alone, But I'm not sad because I know that you will soon return to me. Prier: So what does this mean? He's on a killing spree to get revenge against this girl, Palmier, who dumped him? Culotte: That doesn't seem likely... After all, he's not you... Prier: *smacks Culotte* I don't kill people! But I do get revenge... Culotte: Ow... Yeah, against me... Mt. Tarte Prier: Hey Culotte... What's the matter? Culotte: Oh, nothing... I was just thinking of all the memories I have of this place... Alouette: Memories? Culotte: Yes. Prier and I grew up here on Mt. Tarte. You might say it's our hometown. Alouette: Really...? Prier: Oh, why'd you have to go and bring that up?! We don't have time for that kind of nonsense now! Why don't you just shut up and carry the luggage?! Culotte: ...I'm not your servant. I'm a demon hunter, too... How about a little respect? Prier: What are you talking about? Let's face it. Carrying stuff is the most useful thing you can do. Culotte: I'm a demon hunter, too! I'll show you! You idiot!! *runs off* Prier: Did he just call me an idiot?! Culotte! Where do you think you're going?! Oh no! Oh no! What'll I do?!?!? Culotte ran off by himself!! Alouette: That's hardly surprising. You were pretty hard on him. Prier: What?! But we always talk like that! Right?! I was just kidding! Alouette: It may have been a joke to you, but Culotte was obviously very hurt. Prier: Oh no... Alouette: Culotte is in danger all by himself. Let's go find him. Spring of Mercy Prier: Sister Olive! Sister Olive! Hold on! Olive: Ugh... Si... S-sister Prier... My mother...! She... tried to... kill me... Prier: Your mother? Sister Olive's mother died last year. Alouette: Come on. We must hurry. I've contacted Father Salade. Prier: You mean we're just going to leave Sister Olive like this? Alouette: Sister Prier... I can say a prayer for her, but then we need to continue. Risking death is part of our job. Sister Olive is a member of La Pucelle. She knows the risks. *heals Olive* There that will hold her for a while. It's all right. Help will be here soon. Mysterious Path Father Salade: Hey there. Prier: Father Salade! Have you come to help us?! Oh Father! Culotte, he... Culotte's in big trouble! Alouette: (Sister Prier... Wait.) (That isn't Father Salade.) Prier: (What?) Alouette: (When I contacted him, he said he would be sending someone else to help us.) Prier: (Which means...?) Alouette: (This is our suspect.) Prier: (I see... I'll test him.) (If he's really Father Salade ------) Father Salade: What's wrong? I came all the way here to help you, and this is how you welcome me? Prier: I'm sorry, Father. I don't know what I was thinking... Die!!! *Kicks him where it hurts the most... OUCH* Yep, he's a fake all right! The real Father Salade would never have fallen for a sucker-punch like that! Stranger:... Argh...D-damn it! *hops away holding his place where it hurts the most ;p* Alouette: After him, Sister Prier! Prier: You got it! We've got to save Culotte!! Somewhere else Culotte: *being chased by monsters* Whew! That was close! I guess I should have stayed with Prier and Sister Alouette. I can't handle this by myself... Snap out of it, Culotte! Do you want to be treated like a child for the rest of your life?! Mt. Torte (Side) Culotte: Hm? This looks just like the place where Mom and Dad were buried... Cloaked Figure: Culotte...? I knew it was you, Culotte. My, how you've grown. Culotte: Um... How do you know my name? Who are you...? Cloaked Figure: Well, it's understandable that you don't remember. You were so young... Culotte. Don't you remember? When you were a little boy... When you had bad dreams, I would sing you lullabies until you went to sleep... Culotte: It can't be... Mommy?! *His friends show up* Prier: Cullote! Culotte: Prier! Listen, Prier! This is... Cloaked Figure: *raises claw to strike at Cullote* Prier: Watch out!! *BANG* Croix: You make me Sick. The way you change your shape to fool your victims... It makes me sick. Figure: Who are you?! Croix: I'm nobody special... But if you really must know... The name's Croix. Croix Raoul. I'm a freelance demon hunter. I'm working for the Church of the Divine Mother at the moment. The boyfriend of one of your victims hired me. Now be a good little demon and let me kill you... Figure: W-wait! Croix: What? You don't know how to give up gracefully, do you? Figure: You said the Church of the Divine Mother, right?! I'm one of their members! Croix: Is that right? Figure: Yes! We're practically brothers! Cut me some slack... You can let me off this time. Right? Croix: Sorry. No can do. Figure: I see... In that case...! Croix: Heh heh. I can tell you're trying to read my past. To take the form of someone I loved. I'm on to you. But... Unfortunatly for you... I have no memory of my past. Now then... It's time for you to say goodbye. Figure: *Grabs Culotte* Prier: Culotte! Croix: Stop it. You'll never make it to heaven like this... Figure: Hmph! Don't make me laugh! *runs away with Culotte* Prier: Culotte!!! Croix: You know that boy? Prier: I'm his sister!! Croix: I see. In that case, please allow me to help. But I get to keep 70% of the reward. You guys get 30%. Prier: I don't care about any reward! We've got to help Culotte! Croix: I may not look it, but I like to keep things businesslike. We've got to-- Prier: W-what's wrong? Croix: Miss... This is the first time we've met, isn't it? Prier: Yes... So? Croix: No, never mind. Let's go take care of that demon. *Croix joined forces with you!* Mt. Tarte (Peak) Prier: Give him back! Give Culotte back! Croix: What's wrong? Figure: Prier... My little girl... What's wrong, Prier? You haven't forgotten your own father's face, have you? Croix: Why you...! You'll stoop to anything!! Wait Miss! That's not--! Alouette: Sister Prier!! Figure: That's right. Good girl, Prier... Prier: Hiya!! *kicks him where it hurts the MOST ouch ;p* What are you, stupid? You think we're going to keep falling for the same trick?! My mother and father died seven years ago! The dead don't come back to life! It's sad... But they don't! You may have fooled the others, but you can't fool me! After all... I promised Mom and Dad! I promised them I'd be strong! Figure: The dead don't come back to life... ?! S-shut up!! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! How dare you say such a thing!!!! *transforms into a winged demon* * When boss is alone and hurting* Gargoyle: Why you... I'll rip your heart out and watch it beat in my hand! Prier: (.....Mother, Father, are you watching?) (I'm strong now!) * after defeating boss* Figure: Oh... "My beloved Palimer..." "Why have you gone and left me all alone...?" Croix: "But I'm not sad." "Because I know that you will soon return to me." Prier: That poem... That was the message left behind at the crime scenes. Croix: There was a man who disappeared last year, leaving that poem behind him. His name was Alan. And his wife's name was Palimer. Figure: Palimer... Yes... She was so beautiful... And not just on the outside. She had a heart as beautiful and pure as the river Riviere... But she was always sickly, and shortly after we married, she... Losing her tore me apart inside!! I cursed the sickness that took her, and I cursed the Goddess!! ...That man appeared three days after Palmier died. He said he was from the Church of the Divine Mother, and that he knew how to bring her back. But I needed a human heart to do it. If I found a heart that was exactly like hers, I could bring her back to life. That's what he said. I've been such a fool. Two hearts could never be exactly the same. But I believed him! I had to believe him! If I hadn't believed his story, I couldn't have gone on living even one more day... I sold my soul to the man, in exchange for this demon's body. And I posed as members of people's familys and then stole their hearts... But... "The dead don't come back to life." Those words hit me hard. Like a knife in my heart... Why didn't I realize such a simple thing...? Prier: But... You onlt did it because you loved your wife so much...! You loved her so much that you couldn't accept her death. Figure: ...... But my crimes are too great. Now I'll never be reunited with my wife in heaven... But you helped me take back my humanity... And for that I thank you... Alouette: Sister Prier... Cleanse this poor man's soul of his sins... Prier: Me?! In the name of the Maiden of Light! I ask you Goddess Poitreene... Burn his sins away with the flames of your judgment! Please... At least allow him to rest in peace!! Culotte: Um, P-Prier...? Y-you're choking me... Prier: Why did you do that?! You can't run off by yourself like that! Culotte: I'm sorry I worried you. I guess I should stick to carrying the luggage... Alouette: Sister Prier... Culotte wanted you to understand that he's starting to grow up. He wanted you to realize that he can make it on his own. And not always be a burden to you. Prier: ...Is that true, Culotte? Culotte: I... You've always protected me, ever since I was little. But things can't go on like this forever... So I wanted to try something on my own... Prier: Don't be stupid! Stupid... I'm your big sister! I'm like a mother to you! You don't have to worry about things like that! Croix: Sorry to intrude, but... You don't understand men, do you? As a man, I know what the kid is going through. He wants to show you that he's growing up. He can't be tied to your apron strings forever. To you, he'll always be your little brother. But a man needs to feel independent. Don't you think it's time you realized that? Culotte: Prier... I'm a man now. I want to protect YOU! I want t protect Sister Alouette, too! Prier: ......!! I see... (And I thought I knew everything there was to know about him...) (But I was wrong. Culotte's grown into a young man, and I never even realized it.) (I guess I wanted him to remain a child forever...) (Maybe I didn't want him to go and leave me...) (I guess I was the one who was being childish...) Culotte... Culotte: Yes? Prier: I'm sorry for what I said. Culotte: Ok. Prier: I won't mother you anymore. Culotte: ...OK. Prier: When we grow up, we'll eventually have to follow our own paths... But for now... I want to say with you. I want to protect you. Don't you think the Goddess will allow that? Yes, I'm sure she would. So... Culotte: Yes? Prier: For now I'm going to keep bossing you around. Croix: Heh... they're quite a pair aren't they? Alouette: They certainly are. (But to tell the truth...) (I'm a little jealous of them...) (I don't have any family, or even a past to call my own...) Culotte: That night... I saw Prier crying by herself. She must have been thinking of our dead mother and father. Prier always tried to look strong but sometimes I wonder, Anyways I think thats why she never wanted to talk about them, she didn't want to look weak in front of me. I didn't know what to say to her I just sat there gazing at the stars. ******************************************************************************* 2.23 Chapter 3 "Prier and Alouette" Noir: Listen carefully my children. We must learn to accept suffering. To live is to suffer. But human beings are weak... We all find outselves craving escape. Loss, setback, failure, death of the people dearest to us. This is part of life. We must learn to accept it, to feel grateful for it. In these times of need, our only source of strength and support is the Divine Mother. She is always in each of our hearts. Everyone... Close your eyes... And pray to the Divine Mother. I'm sure she will ease your suffering. *everyone prays and leaves* Hmph... What tripe! Humans are such sheep! Black cloaked figure: Master Noir... Your apostle Alan has been defeated by La Pucelle from the Church of the Holy Maiden. Noir: Alan? Black cloaked figure:... he sold his soul to us in return for a chance to revive his dead wife. He used the body we gave him to slaughter many humans in Pot au Feu City. Thanks to him, the dark energies there are up nearly 4%. Noir:... Ah yes, I remember now. Forget about him. He was never one of us. He wasn't fit to enter our divine utopia. Those do-gooders merely saved us the trouble of taking care of him ourselves... Mother... *Back in the Maiden of Light church* Father Salade: I see... So the Church of the Divine Mother was behind the murders. But to think that they're in league with demons... Prier: It's hard to believe! We've got to get everyone together and kick their butts!! Alouette: *smacks Prier yet again with that book* Calm down. The situation isn't as simple as you think. Father Salade: Sister Alouette is right. Prier: ... what do you mean? Father Salade: Listen, Prier... Almost 70% of the people in the Kingdom of Paprica belong to the Church of the Divine Mother. Do you think we can openly oppose such a powerful organization? It could lead to the downfall of our church, and the kingdom of Paprica itself. Alouette: Of course, that could be that they've been planning all along. Father Salade: In any case, for the moment we have no choce but to focus on the work at hand. Croix: Hi everybody. Did I miss anything? Father Salade: ......!! W-who are you?!?! Prier: Oh yes, let me introduce him to you, Father. This is Croix. He's a freelance demon hunter. He helped us solve our last case. He also saved Culotte's life. Right? Culotte: Y-yes. Croix: Forget about it. That was no big deal. But I think it was fate that I met up with you guys. How about giving me a job here? I can't exactly go back to the Church of the Divine Mother now. And I'm actualyl quite skilled as a demon hunter. My price is 2000 prica a month, plus room and board. How about it? Father Salade: ...What do you think, Sister Alouette? Alouette: Hmm... From what I can tell, he's an extraordinary demon hunter. I think he'd be of use to us. Father Salade: I... see... ...Very well, I'll trust Sister Alouette's judgement. Croix: All right! I won't let you down. Thanks! Culotte: (He's holding Sister Alouette's hand!!) (He's not just joining up to get closer to her, is he?!) (I'll have to keep an eye on this guy!!) Prier: Glad to have you! So, Father... What's the plan for today? Father Salade: Hm? Oh, oh yes.. I nearly forgot... You must go to Cresson Castle and inform the Queen that we have solved the murders. Prier: Ugh!! Father Salade: In the name of the Maiden of Light... May the Goddess Poitreene watch over you all. Everyone (except Croix): In the name of the Maiden of Light... Father Salade: I ask Goddess Poitreene. Is this a part of your plan...? Cresson Castle Prier: Ugh... Why do we have to see the Queen...? Everyone here is so stuck up and formal... I can't stand it! Croix: I certainly didn't think my first job would be to meet the Queen. What if I was an assassin from a foreign country or something? Alouette: All of you! Remember where you are! Behave yourselves! Prier: Sorry, Sister Alouette. I'm glad we decided to hire you, Mr. Croix. Croix: Just call me Croix, Miss. Prier: My name's Prier. I'm a demon hunter now, but soon I'll be the Maiden of Light! Culotte: (That's what she thinks...) Prier: *Smacks Culotte* That's my little brother Culotte. And that loudmouth is Sister Alouette, as you know. Croix: You two don't seem to get along very well, do you? Prier: Can you tell? I think she's jealous of my talent... Just because I'm going to be the Maiden of Light, she gets all huffy... Croix: So you're going to be the Maiden of Light? Impressive. Prier: Yeah, well... W-what is it? Is there something on my face? Croix: ...... Culotte: (Hey! He's not planning on putting the moves on Prier too, is he?!) Croix: No, nothing... It's just that-- Alouette: Please be quiet everyone. Her Royal Highness is coming. Guards: Introducing... Her Royal Highness, the Princess Eclair!!! Eclair: Unfortunately my mother had to go out. But I will represent her. I see... So the Church of the Divine Mother was involved... Alouette: That's right, Princess Eclair. Eclair: My mother has been worried about them for some time. I'll talk to her about this personally. Thank you for solving the case. I know it was tough. Alouette: Not at all. It was all thanks to the protection and guidance of the Goddess Poitreene. Prier: Oh come on! What kind of goody-goody line is that? Give me a reward! Hey, it doesn't hurt to ask! Alouette: Sister Prier! Eclair: Hee hee. You're always so traightforward, Big Sister. Croix: Big Sister? Culotte: That's right. Prier and I are friends with the Princess Eclair. It all started 4 years ago. We were about to do our first preformaces as initates. *FLASHBACK* Prier: One, two, three! One, two, three! Culotte: Prier... They'll be starting soon... Prier: I know! Just a little longer! One, two, three! One, two, three! Precision...2,3! is very important...2,3! for this kind of thing...2,3! If I'm going to become ...3! the Maiden of Light...2,3! it's gotta be perfect! 2,3! Hey, who are you? Eclair: ...E-Eclair. Prier: What are you doing around here? Did you get lost? Ordinary people aren't supposed to come in here, you know. Eclair: This... is my house. Prier: Wha-? Your house? Culotte: Prier... You don't think she's the Queen's daughter, do you? I think her name might have been Eclair... Prier: Hey, are you the princess? How old are you? Eclair: ...Nine. Prier: Why were you looking at us? Culotte: Prier... Maybe she just wants to make friends. Prier: Friends? Culotte: Don't you think so? She's the Queen's only child. And I bet all the other kids are too scared to play with her. Prier: I see... Hey, do you wanna play with us? Eclair: Really? Prier: Sure. But you have to call me Big Sister, OK? Eclair: Why? Prier: Well, because I'm older than you, that's why. Eclair: OK... Big Sister. Prier: Great! So we're friends now! Culotte: We've been friends since She will be the next Queen of Paprica. Shes also a demon hunter and a candiate for Maiden of Light. She belongs to a completely different world than us but we're still friends. Croix: Wow. Friends with a princess... Prier: How have you been lately, Eclair? We haven't seen much of you. Are they keeping you busy? Eclair: Yes, well... I do have a lot to do. I have to prepare to become Queen, and train to be the Maiden of Light... Prier: Hmm. I guess being a princess isn't easy, huh? Eclair: Are you still planning on becoming the Maiden of Light, Big Sister? Prier: Absolutly! It's all I dream of. Eclair: I see. If you would just become the Maiden, I wouldn't have to go through all this training... Culotte: Are you OK, Eclair? You seem a little run down. Eclair: No... It's nothing. But I'm afraid I have to be going now. You must excuse me. Big Sister, Culotte, I hope you'll come and see me again. Please say hello to Father Salade for me. At Father Salade's Church Prier: Hm? What's that racket? Culotte: It's coming from the infirmary. I wonder if something's happened. Alouette: Let's go see. Father Salade: Hello everyone, You've come back at just the right time. Prier: What happened? Father Salade: They were so panicked that they haven't been able to tell me... But from what I can tell, they were walking in Meuniere Forest when a monster attacked them. Prier: A monster!? Father Salade: It sounds like a very dangerous specimen. Go and check it out. Prier: Oh come on! US?! I can tell by their faces that they're a couple of criminals. I bet they were doing something evil in the forest and the Goddess punished them for it. Yep, I'm sure of it! We don't have to go all the way out there! Alouette: Sister Prier! You call yourself a sister?! How can you speak so lightly of the Goddess' punishment?! The Goddess' punishment is a sacred thing, used to wash away people's sins! It says so in the Holy Book! And you... Prier: What? Are you really angry? I was just kidding! Alouette: (She's much to flippant and disrespectful to serve the Goddess...) (Much less become the Maiden of Light...) Culotte: C-come on, you two. Let's just go and check things out. OK? OK? Meuniere Forest Prier: This is the area they were talking about. Croix: I don't mean to complain, but why is it that demon hunters are going after a monster? Monsters are big and scary, and they may be confused with demons, but they're just animals. Alouette: I realize that. But when they start hunting people, it's a different matter. We have a duty to protect all of the Goddess' children. It says so in the Holy Book. Croix: Hmm... I guess so. Prier: Croix... You have amnesia, right? Croix: Yes. Prier: But you seem to remember a lot about monsters and stuff. Croix: I know it's strange, but I can remember everything, except for my own past. Two years ago I woke up in a cave. I didn't know why I was there, or what I had been doing. I couldn't remember a thing. The only thing I do remember about myself is my name -- Croix Raoul. Aside from that, everything else is a complete blank. Alouette: You're the same as me, then. Father Salade found me two years ago with no memory of my past. Croix: You too? Wow, that's a coincidence. Is amnesia going around these days or something? Prier: You can't catch amnesia like you catch a cold, silly. Croix: The reason I'm working as a demon hunter is that I thought it might give me some clue to my past. Prier: In that case, wouldn't it be better to keep working on your own? Besides, you can't make much working with us. Croix: I didn't join for the money. I joined because of you. Prier: What?! Croix: N-no, that's not what I meant. Do you remember when we first met? Prier: Y-yes. Croix: To tell you the truth, I had a sort of vision when I saw you. Prier: A vision? Croix: Yes. When I saw your face, it reminded me of someone else's. Culotte: (Great, another woman...) Croix: I don't know who she is. But I'm sure that she has some connection to my past. I can't explain it, but I think she might be the key to recovering my lost memory. So if I can be close to you... Prier: You might remember something about that girl. Which might help you get your memory back. Isn't that it? Croix: Yes. Prier: ...That girl... is she pretty? Croix: What? Well, yes... Prier: She looks like me? Croix: Sort of... In a way. Prier: You thought of another woman the moment we met... But... ok! I'll be glad to help. After all, you saved Culotte's life. Croix: Thanks! I appreciate it. Beast: RRRROOOOOOAAAAARRRR! Prier: Was that what I think it was...? Alouette: I think so. Let's get going. In the name of the Maiden of Light... Forest of Grief Event Monster: Ouch! It hurts! Culotte: Is it a monster? Prier: It seems to be hurt. Can you understand us? Monster: I understand. Prier: How did you get hurt? Monster: A bad human hurt me! Croix: A bad human? Prier: Show me your wound and I'll treat it. Monster: No, I'll be ok. If I lick it a little, it'll be just fine. But I've lost something very important! Prier: Yea? Like what? Monster: Mushroom essence! It's essential to make Kinoko Jiru, an amazing medicine. If I don't find it, I can't go back to my home in the Eringa Valley!! Prier: Mushroom essence...? Forest of Judgement Event one Behind Tree Find mushroom esscence!! Forest of Judgement Event two Near Gremlin Culotte: Awww. A cat! Who'd have thought a cat would be in a place like this? Aren't you cute... Are you lost? Cat: To tell you the truth, yes. Meow! Where could the rest of the crew have gone...? Prier: What's wrong? Culotte: P-P-Prier! I just saw a t-t-talking c-c-cat! Prier: Hm? What're you talking about? You hit your head or something? Culotte: I'm f-fine. Saner than you, anyway... Prier: *smacks culotte* Oh come on. We don't have time for this kind of nonsense. Culotte: But I really saw it...! Returning to the Forest of Grief Event Prier: Here you go. Monster: You found it! My mushroom essence! You found it for me! Thank you so much! I guess there are good humans after all!! Yes? Prier: How about our reward? Monster: Reward? Prier: You know, a reward! Culotte: Prier... We are servants of the Goddess and all... Prier: That has nothing to do with it! If you help someone, they should give you a reward!! People do it, why can't giant mushrooms?! Culotte: T-that's true, but... Croix: Is you sister always like that? Monster: Oh dear... I'm afraid I don't have anything to give you. Wait! I know! I can give you some good information! Prier: Information? I'd really prefer cash... Alouette: *smacks Prier on head with book yet again* Shh... Be quiet and listen. There is a mosnter in this forest called the Forest Lord. He keeps order in the forest. You mustn't fight him! If the Forest Lord were to die... ... the forest would fall into disorder, and the forest creatures would turn violent! Well, I hope to see you again sometime! My name is Elizabeth! I live in home of the Eringas, Eringa Valley. Goodbye! Barsom's House Prier: It's Huge! Culotte: I've never seen a monster that big before. Prier: Hey, it's getting away! Croix: Wait!! Alouette: What's wrong? Croix: Those people being treated at the church infirmary said they were just talking a walk? Alouette: Yes. Croix: That's a lie. They weren't on any walk. Prier: What do you mean? Croix: That monster was wounded. Those wounds were inflicted by professional hunters. Prier: You know the weapon they used? Croix: Yeah, it's not exactly something you'd just happen to take with you on a stroll. They must have entered the forest in order to hunt that monster. Prier: Then they're the real bad guys!! This is pointless. Let's go home. Alouette: Wait. Where do you think you're going? Our job here is not yet finished. Let's get after that monster. Prier: What? I told you, the hunters were the bad ones. Alouette: Even so, injuring the Goddess' children is a sin. It is written in the Holy Book. In the name of the Holy Maiden, we must punish that monster. Prier: But why?! The monster didn't do anything wrong! He was just protecting himself from the hunters! And besides, monsters are different from demons! They're alive, just like you and me! Should we do something that we know is wrong, just because its written in the holy book?! Is everything in the Holy Book right all the time? How can you be so sure?! Alouette: How dare you?! Sister Prier! Are you denying the truth of the Goddess Poitreene's teachings? Prier: I-I didn't mean that... I just don't think that we should just assume everything in the Holy Book is right! Alouette: That's the same as denying it! You want to be Maiden of Light? You shouldn't even be in La Pucelle! Prier: What gives you the right to talk to me like that?! Who do you think you are?! You just want to become the Maiden yourself!! Alouette: N-no... I have no such wish. I only want to do my duty. And you should do the same. Croix: Now now you two, fighting won't get us anywhere OK? Culotte: Y-yeah! Let's be friends OK? OK? Alouette: ... Very well, Sister Prier. Try things your way. We'll just have to see which is correct... You, or the Holy Book. Barsom House Event Woodcutter: Well, there goes the last of my hair... I can't confess my love for Suzanne looking like this... Back at Father Salade's Church again Father Salade: Hello Prier. Good timing. These people were acting a little suspicious so I decided to have a little chat with them. They told me something very intresting... They are hunters, hired by the Church of the Divine Mother. They have been told that they'd get a big reward if they killed the Forest Lord. I don't know why anyone would want him dead, but you can bet that they were up to no good. We've got to put a stop to their plans. In the name of the Maiden of Light... May the Goddess Poitreene watch over you. Everyone *except Croix*: In the name of the Maiden of Light. Shrine of Beasts Cloaked Figure: Now the dark energies can fill this area as well... *attacks Forest Lord* Forest Lord: RRRROOOOOAAAARRR!!! Cloaked Figure: La Pucelle, eh? You're too late. Prier: You're from the Church of the Divine Mother! What are you up to? Cloaked Figure: I don't have to answer that... Because you are all about to die! *transforms into a gargoyle* After defeating boss Gargoyle: No...! Killed by a... human...! But my job is done... With the Forest Lord gone, The forst will fall into disorder and darkness. Master Noir... We will... realize our utopia...! Prier: So demons were behind this too... Croix: Could the Church of the Divine Mother be in league with demons? Prier: There's still time to save him! In the name of the Holy Maiden! Oh Goddess Poitreene! Please heal this creature's woulds! NO! One more time! In the name of the Holy Maiden! Heal this creature's wounds! Culotte: Prier, his wounds are too great. Prier: Shut up! That mushroom said that if the Forest Lord died, the monsters in the forest would turn violent! If that happens, many people will die! And then everyone will start to hate monsters! I can't give up! I've got to save him somehow!! Argh! Ah! It's no good! .....!! Alouette: *steps in and helps to heal the Forest Lord* Culotte: Sister Alouette?! Croix: It's not surprising that she's feeling weak, after using a healing miracle like that. That's a big risk to take. A miracle like that can kill you. Culotte: Kill you?! Prier: But why...?! Why would you go so far to help him? Alouette: It was my fault that he was wounded. It was the least I could do. I'm so sorry... The forest was almost taken over by darkness... All because of my stupidity... Culotte: Don't say that!! The forest is safe now! That's what's important! We've got to keep moving foward. Alouette: You're right, Culotte. Two years ago, I was found clutching a copy of the Holy Book, having lost my memory. Ever since then, the Holy Book has been the only thing I could really believe in. The teachings of the Goddess were the only things I could rely on. When you denied the truth of the Holy Book, it was like you were denying me, too... Not everything in the Holy Book is correct. I knew it, but I didn't have anything else to believe in... Maybe I was just jealous of how you always do what you think is right... Please forgive me, Sister Prier. You taught me a valuable lesson. The Goddess' teachings aren't everything. Sometimes you have to follow your own path... Prier: T-that's just the way I am. I do things without thinking... And I always say what I feel. But i know that I'm not always right. I just have to follow my gut so I don't regret it later. You don't have to apologize. Alouette: I admire your openness and honesty, Sister Prier. Prier: Just Prier. Please cause me Prier from now on. Alouette: I will. And you can call me Alouette. Prier: OK. Thanks. Croix: Whew! That was pretty close! I thought they were going to kill each other for a minute... I hope they've worked that out of their systems... Culotte: Boy, that was scary... I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever understand women... Alouette: But, Prier... You might want to think about showing a little more modesty in the future. Prier: Oh great... Here we go again! Alouette: What about those clothes? A Sister mustn't wear clothes that are too tight or too revealing. A Sister in the service of the Goddess should wear something more modest... But Father Salade picked these out! And you're wearing a micro-mini under your robe! Alouette: F-Father Salade said it would be easier to move in, so... Croix: ...Who'd have thought the old guy would be intrested in that kind of thing? Prier: Father! Alouette: Father Salade?! Father Salade: Er... In any case, this connection between the church of the Divine Mother and demons worries me. A-Aren't you worried about it? Hey -- why are you staring at me like that...?! Croix: (It does seem that the demons have been more active recently.) (What could the Church of the Divine Mother be planning...?) ******************************************************************************* 2.24 Chapter 4 "A Gigantic Problem" Culotte: Wha--? What's with all this noise? It's the middle of the night! It's got to be Prier and her stupid training. No one else would make this much noise. W-w-w-w-w-wha-wha!!!! Prier: Hahahahaha! A m-monster you s-say?! Hahaha! Hehehe! Hoho! Come off it! Culotte: It's true! I saw it! Croix: Hey, you don't have to get so defensive. Nobody thinks you're lying... It was probally just a tree outside your window or something. Pfft... Hahahahahaha! Father Salade: Or maybe you were dreaming, Culotte. When I was a boy, all I thought about was fighting monsters and saving the princess! Culotte: It wasn't a dream! Sister Alouette! You believe me, right Sister Alouette?! Alouette: I think you believe what you're saying. But everyone makes mistakes... Culotte: How could you?! Not even Sister Alouette believes me!! Radio: ......is......zzpt......Sis...Julienne......bzzzzt! ......naise Harb......gzzt......Unidentified creature......beep!...... quickly......zzzzt!! Beeeeeeeeep...... Father Salade: What happened?! Over! I can't get though... She said Sister Julienne right? Alouette: Sister Julienne is stationed at Mayonnaise Harbor. Father Salade: Mayonnaise Harbor, eh...? Culotte: She said something about an unidentified creature! You heard her! She must be talking about the creature I saw! I'm going to go check it out! Alouette: Wait, Culotte. You can't go alone. Culotte: Sister Alouette... Alouette: Father Salade, may we go? Father Salade: By all means. In the name of the Maiden of Light. May the Goddess Poitreene watch over all of you. Everyone *minus Croix again*: In the name of the Maiden of Light. Maiyonnaise Harbor Prier: See? There aren't any monsters here. Told you, no way there'd be a monster. Culotte: That can't be! It must be hiding somewhere! Cruix: Hey, have you noticed? Alouette: Oh Yea... It's too quiet. There aren't any people or birds anywhere... Sister Julienne must have evacuated everyone. Cruix: Which means... Alouette: That there's something here after all... Prier: A tidal wave...?! Culotte: No... Look...! *giant whale swims by...* Prier: I don't believe it... Culotte: See Prier! Just like I said! It wasn't a dream! There really is a monster! Prier: *Smacks Culotte* This is no time to celebrate! Ack! It's coming this way!! W-what'll we do? How're we supposed to fight something like that?!?! Cruix: This pea-shooter won't be of much help, that's for sure. Sister Alouette, I think we'd better retreat. Alouette: You may be right. But if we don't do something this creature will destroy the entire town. Let's try and get it to go towards Mt. Tarte. There aren't any people there. Cruix: And then? Alouette: And then... Well, we'll think of something. Cruix: Come on!! We'll think of something? That's a good one! I love it! Culotte: (Sister Alouette...) Prier: It's almost here!! Alouette: Prier! Culotte! Let's lead that creature up to Mt. Tarte! After beating the whale into submission Prier: Well, we managed to get the creature this far. Now what? Alouette: W-what do you think we should do?! Prier: You mean you really don't have a plan?! I can't believe you! Alouette: I just called Father Salade asking for backup, but... Culotte: (I've never seen Sister Alouette look like that...) (She's so pretty!) Prier: Look, it's coming! Culotte: What's that sound? Prier: Maybe our backup is here!! Croix: No, I don't think so... Look at that! *Flying Pirate ship...* Prier: What is it...? Alouette: A...ship? Prier: But... it's flying... in the sky... Culotte: Nothing surprises me anymore. If a giant monster can attack the city, what's the big deal about a flying ship? Pirate Captain: Prepare to attack! First Mate: Attack positions!! Crew mate: Hey Boss -- Should we use the big guns? Meow! Pirate Captain: Don't call me Boss. It's Captain! And don't use the big guns! Understand?! They're too powerful, they take all the fun out of it... Fairy: Varmints. Move it. Double time. I mean now! First Mate: You keep your mouth shut!! And stay out of our way! Fairy: Whaaaat was thaaaaat?!?!?!? Pirate Captain: Papillon.. Why don't you come over here with me? Fairy: Yes Captain... Pirate Captain: All right men! Are you ready?! If the Goddess wants us she'll take us. In the meantime we're going to have a blast! If we do go out, we'll go out with a bang! Come on hair-balls! It's monster fighting time!! Kitty Crew: Meow!! *They bombard the whale from the sky* Voice: Owwww. Prier: This is getting out of hand... What was that voice...? Voice: Help me... Prier: THere it is again...! It couldn't be that creature... Could it? Pirate Captain: Cease fire! First Mate: Ceasing fire! Pirate Captain: Hairballs!! Let's go get ourselves a monsters! Anyone who isn't afraid to die, come with me!! Not you, Papillon. You have to stay here. We'll have a quiet date later. Culotte: Here they come! Pirate Captain: Fighting evil with courage and honor!! That's what being a man is all about! We, the crew of the Escargot, were fated to meet this creature on the field of battle! Behold our savage Kitty and Crossbones Flag, and despair!! Onward men!! Croix: Do they plan to take the creature prisoner? Alouette: Well, they certainly are enthusiastic aren't they? Prier: Enough with the chitchat! We have to stop them! There's something special about that creature!! After beating up pirate crew Prier: A p-pussy c-cat?! First Mate: Those are fighting words!! Meow! You'll regret ever using that word around me!! Meow!! Pirate Captain: Ouch... What do you think you're doing?! Prier: That's what I was going to say! What's the big idea?! Pirate Captain: Listen buddy... Wait, are you a girl...? Please accept my humble apologies. A man should always introduce himself to a lady. I am Captain Homard... Homard: Explorer of the seven skies... International traveler... And Captain of the airship Escargot, at your service! Crew: And we're the crew of the Escargot, the Chocolat Gang!! Prier: I... see. I'm Prier. I'm a member of La Pucelle, from the Church of the Holy Maiden. Homard: A Sister, eh? How nice. As a token of our new friendship... Prier: *Slugs Homard* Crew: Boss?! Homard: W-what was that?! Prier: Same to you! You just tried to hug me, right?! You've got some nerve, trying that kind of thing with a pure innocent girl like me! Homard: Are you out of your gourd?! I was just saying hello!! And what kind of pure, innocent girl has an uppercut like that?! You're no lady!! Prier: Whaaaaat?! Culotte: Prier! We don't have time for this! Look!! *Whale glows and transforms into a ball of light* Culotte: What is that ball of light? Croix: It's headed in the direction of the Church! Prier: Everybody! After it! Homard: H-hey! ...They're gone. Why were they in such a hurry? At Pot au Feu City Church Prier: It went inside! Alouette: It's going toward the infirmary. Let's hurry! Croix: M-more r-running?! G-give me a break! I'm out of shape! Nurse: Oh... My poor little Rocini... Prier: Did you see a ball of light come flying in here?! Nurse: A ball of light...? No, I didn't see anything like that. Alouette: Prier... I believe the ball of light we saw was made up of spirit energy. People not attuned to the spirit world wouldn't be able to see it. Culotte: Sister Alouette... Look at this picture... Prier: A monster? Culotte: Yes! It's the same monster that attacked the town!! Alouette: Who drew this picture? Nurse: That? Rocini, my little boy drew it. He loves monsters. He draws pictures of them every day. He's always been so sick... I think he looks up to them because they're so strong. Alouette: Where is your son? Nurse: ...He's being treated right now... He's been hospitalized here for some time, but he just took a turn for the worse... He was looking so well this morning. What could have happened?! Culotte: I think I understand! Rocini has the power to create monsters with his mind. And somehow the sickness caused him to lose control of that power. Croix: I see. So that means that the ball of light we say was the boy's being, his energy? I guess that means that the creature will keep appearing until the boy recovers. Prier: Hey, what's wrong with your kid? Nurse: He has Jujube Disease. It causes red bumps to appear all over your body. According to the Doctor, the only medicine that can help is "Kinoko Jiru". Prier: That would cure him? Nurse: I understand that it exists on top of Mt.Champignon, but... I also understand it's impossible to reach... Oh, my poor Rocini... Prier: Mt. Champignon, huh? I wish we could help you, but you'd have to be able to fly to get all the way up there. Voice: Perhaps I can be of assistance. Homard: Please allow me to serve as your guide to Mt. Champignon. It will be my pleasure. No thanks are necessary. I heard the whole story. To think that a little boy could create such a creature! And that means that the sudden change in his condition was due to our attack! The great Captain Homard won't allow an innocent boy to die! If you don't come, we'll go by ourselves!! No, don't say anything. We air pirates are used to risking out lives. A true man goes out to meet death head-on!! It won't do any good to try and stop us! Come on men!! Prier: W-what? H-hey! Wait a minute! We're coming, too! Homard: Prepare for take off! First Mate: Preparing for take off!! Meow! Crew: High-speed turbulence engines engaged!! Meow! Output is 30% of maximum!! Meow! 40!......50!......60! Prier: What's that? ... a bug? Fairy: *Smacks Prier* Don't call me a bug!!!!!!!!!! Hey Homard! What're these women doing onboard?! Homard: What's the matter? Jealous? Crew: Enriched inochium batteries fully charged!! Meow!! We're ready for takeoff, Boss! Meow! Homard: Don't call me Boss, it's Captain! Ok, cat nip fans. Let's do it!! The Escargot is airborne! Eringa Valley Mushroom: You came! It's me, Elizabeth! You helped me out in Meuniere Forest, remember? What brings you here? Is something wrong? Prier: Ok, here's the deal... ... And that's why we need some of your Kinoko Jiru. Mushroom: I understand that's quite a problem. Our Kinoko Jiru is precious and very limited... I know! Just because it's you. I'll sell it to you at a special extra low-low price! Prier: Really?! Thanks! So... how much? Mushroom: Just remember, I'm ONLY doing this because you helped me out. Only 50,000 Prica! Prier: You call that a "special extra-extra low price"?! Mushroom: Well...yes. It normally sells for 100 times that. So do you want it? You don't want it? Please come again if you change your mind! Mt. Champignon Crew: Mt. Champignon, straight ahead! Prier: So that's Mt. Champignon! Culotte: Amazing...! Homard: With an altitude of 10,000 feet, it's one of the world's few mushroom-shaped mountains. No one has ever made it to the top, but they say you could fit 50 Cresson Castles up there. 70% of the mushrooms found on Mt. Champignon grow nowhere else. So I guess it's not surprising that its nickname is "Mushroom mountain." But watch out for the savage Dragonshrooms! They surround all the other Mushrooms. They're highly territorial and will attack anyone entering their territory. I'd suggest that you avoid them rather than trying to fight them. Prier: Wow, you seem to know a lot about it. Fairy: Of course! He's a world-traveling air pirate! Homard: We'll be waiting here with the ship. After all, if the dragonshrooms were to destroy the ship, we'd be stuck here. Don't get yourselves killed now. Mushrooms Galore Prier: You're from the Church of the Divine Mother!! Cloaked Figure: La Pucelle!! Alouette: So you're the one who unleashed the dragonshrooms on us! Croix: You certainly came a long way to do it. Prier: Yeah, are you crazy? WHy would you want to do something like that?! Cloaked Figure: Silence! We won't allow you to interfer with our master plan! Even as we speak, the dark energies are growing in Paprica. Soon we will build a Dark Utopia in the Divine Mother's name! *Transforms into a Gargoyle* When you defeat the boss Gargoyle: Master Noir...! How I wanted... to see your... Dark Utopia... *fades away* Alouette: Utopia... Culotte: I shudder to think what kind of place they would call Utopia... Prier: I figure we wouldn't want to build a summer home there. Back at the mushroom strip Mushrooms: Thank you for your help! Thanks to you, peace has returned to Mt. Champignon! This is a small token of our gratitude. Please take it. **You got the Kinoko Jiru!** Prier: Great! This should do the trick! Culotte: Let's get back to the church! Mushrooms: Wait just a moment. Here is something else for you. **You got the mushroom ring** Prier: And this is...? Mushrooms: The mushroom ring allows you to return to Mt.Champignon at any time. Prier: Well, that certainly is... convenient. Thanks. We'll take it. Pot au Feu City Infirmary Prier: Drink this Kinoko Jiru, You'll get better. Nurse: Go ahead and drink it, Rochini. They went and got it especially for you. Boy: But... It smells horrible... Prier: You're worried about the smell?! Don't you want to get better? Boy: Drinking a little juice isn't going to help... Prier: You want to be strong right?! Pluck up your courage and drink it! Be a man! OK? Boy: *drinks the medicine* Prier: Good boy! See, you're not weak. You drank it. You don't have to dream about becoming a monster anymore! Boy: How did you know that I wanted to be a monster? Prier: What? I...er... The thing about that is... Don't worry about that! Homard: Well, it looks like my work here is done. We'll be moving on soon. I feel my next adventure calling me. But spare me your tears... Smile as you say goodbye... I bid you all adieu. Perhaps we shall meet again. Come on men!! Oh, I almost forgot. Prier was your name right? You've got quite an uppercut. Would you consider joining my crew? You'd like the life of an air pirate! The freedom, the excitement, the treasure!! And don't forget... the romance! It's any man's dream! Prier: Um... I'm a girl... Homard: Details, details. Whatever, think about it until next we meet. Farewell!! Prier: What bunch of weirdos... Alouette: But we couldn't have done it without them. Culotte: I guess we won't be seeing that creature anymore. Prier: I hope not. Yaaaawn! Boy this case really took a lot out of me! Culotte: Traveling all over the place... Battling giant monsters... Croix: Here, have a tasty beverage! Prier: Thanks! That's really thoughful of you! ...Hm? This tastes a little strange... What is this? Croix: Kinoko Jiru... Culotte: A monster created by a human heart You never know... It may come to your town next... ******************************************************************************* 2.25 Chapter 5 "A Hairy Situation" Dark Church Black Cloaked Figure: Master Noir! How much longer do you plan to ignore La Pucelle?! They've defeated seven of our operatives this month alone! It's a serious situation. They could upset our plans. If we don't do something soon... Noir: Relax. Our Church of The Divine Mother owns the public. People follow us like lambs. The Church of the Holy Maiden and the Queen are powerless against us. I assure you, there is no need to change our plans. Black Cloaked Figure: But!! Noir: Have no fear. The summoning of the fallen angel Calamity will proceed as planned. Dark Utopia comes as soon as we locate the Dark Prince. We just have to wait patiently for our chance... Black Cloaked Figure: *bows and leaves* Noir: It won't be much longer now... Watch over me, mother... Church of the Holy Maiden Father Salade: Is Prier late again?! Culotte: She's probally still asleep. I'll go wake her up. Prier: Darn!! I overslept! *opens door smacking Culotte* Hey, where's Culotte? What do you think you're doing over there?! Culotte: This is not OK! Alouette: This is the third day in a row you've been late, Prier. Prier: It wasn't my fault! My stupid alarm clock isn't working right! I always just sleep right through it. Father Salade: *Punches Prier in the back of the head* Moving right along... Today I need you to go to Meuniere Forest. About five days ago, strange... things began appearing in the area. Culotte: ...Things? Father Salade: Yes, it isn't clear if they are monsters or demons. Either way, we can't just ignore them. Go check it out. Alouette: Understood. Croix: Things, eh? I wonder just what they are... Father Salade: There have been entirely too many cases like this recently. It could be that the dark energies are getting stronger. If we're not careful, this could mean the return of the Dark Prince... Father Salade: The Dark Prince --- If The Goddess Poitreene is the symbol of light then the symbol of darkness is the fallen angel Calamity. And the dark prince gets his dark power from Calamity herself. He has appeared several times in the past, and each time many ppl died To us in the church of the Holy Maiden the dark prince is a fearsome enemy who must be destroyed. Prier: The Dark Prince...? Father Salade: N-no, nothing. Forget I mentioned it. Just a momentary slip of the lip. But the Church of the Divine Mother does seem to be gettnig more active. Keep your wits about you. Prier: Don't worry so much!! When I become the Maiden of Light, I'll take care of them all single-handed! Father Salade: You're not exactly putting my mind at ease, Prier... Meuniere Forest Prier: Ugh! What are these things?! Croix: I've never seen anything like them before. Culotte: Sister Alouette, are these some kind of monster? Alouette: No. They radiate intense spiritual energy, but I sense no life force in them. They seem to be artificially created spirits. Prier: So they're like demons, then? Why didn't you say so? We can handle them! Croix: Yeah, let's take care of 'em! After beating the first wave of fluffys Prier: Where are all of these things coming from? They just keep coming... This is getting ridiculous! *Kicks one away* Croix: Heh... Prier: What? Is something funny? Croix: Just your face. Prier: What?! Croix: Just kidding. Guess I was just happy. I mean, I never thought I could find a woman I'd trust to watch my back. Prier: That's a strange compliment to give a girl. Croix: Maybe so, but you're a strange kind of girl... Prier: You mean I'm not girlie-girl enough for you? Tough. Get used to it. Culotte: That's enough, you two! We don't have time for that now! Alouette: (I wonder if Culotte could be jealous of Prier...?) Culotte is right. You two, focus. We've got to hurry up and figure out where these things are coming from! Culotte: So what should we do? Maybe we should go back to town first? Croix: Either that, or keep going. We may be able to find the answer somewhere in the forest. Alouette: Prier... You're the leader. It's up to you. Prier: Keep going, or go back... Which should I choose? ** See section 2.41 other script lines for bad ending transcript** Pot au Feu City Girl: Hey! You're from the Church of the Holy Maiden, right? You guys need to do something about these weird creatures running around in the forest! Prier: (who does this lady think she is? Giving us orders like that!) Alouette: Do you have some business in the forest? Girl: I want to visit my boyfriend Barsom. Alouette: That's too bad. You may not be able to see him. Girl: Seeing him today isn't that important. He was totally bald until recently, but then he grew a full head of hair. With hair, he's pretty handsome so I figured it would be OK to go out with him. But I don't really mind not being able to see him. Prier: What's that supposed to mean? You choose your boyfriends just on their looks? Girl: Yea, pretty much. What's the big deal? I mean, cute beats, like ugly any day. What, you like ugly? whatever. Prier: Why you...!! Alouette: When did his hair start to grow? Girl: You know, pretty recently. Maybe five days ago? Alouette: Five days ago... Culotte: Didn't Father Salade say that those things first appeared in the forest five days ago? Croix: There's something fishy going on here... Alouette: I think we should pay this Barsom a visit... Woodcutters house Baldy: Just when my hair was coming in nicely, it all falls out again.. But not to worry! I have my special hair toniCulotte: Super Grozapine Z!! Let's see, first I apply the tonic to my head, like so... Next comes the scalp massage. I've got to close my eyes so I don't get any tonic in them... And finally, I say the magic words... Divine Mother, give me hair! Divine Mother, give me hair! Divine Mother, give me hair! *hair grows and some furrys pop out* Prier: So this is the cause of all the trouble...? Culotte: Looks like it. Prier: You've gotta be kidding... Alouette: So you got the tonic from a man who said he was from the Church of the Divine mother? Baldy: Yes, that's right. What about it? Prier: Haven't you noticed any furry little things prancing around here lately? Baldy: No, why? Croix: They probally won't attack their creator. They wouldn't be able to reproduce without him. Prier: Look whatever you do, just don't use that tonic anymore! Baldy: W-what?! I value this tonic as much as my life!! Thanks to this tonic, I'm going out with Suzanne, my dream-girl!!! There is no way that I'd even think about not using it. Alouette: I think we have a problem... Prier: I guess we'll just have to force him to stop using it. Croix: Just a minute. Can't you sympathize with the poor guy? As a fellow man, I'm against forcing him. Culotte: Me too! If it were me, I'd probally do the same thing... Croix: Exactly. Culotte: Right? Alouette: Oh, all right... We'll just have to find some other solution. Pot au Feu City Alouette: You're Suzanne, aren't you? Barsom told us about you. The Truth is -- Girl: So what are you saying? Barsom's hair growth tonic is creating those creatures? Alouette: I'm afraid so. Girl: I guess I should have known. A bald man doesn't suddenly start growing hair like that. With hair, he's pretty handsome so I figured it would be OK to go out with him. But it's over now. I'm going to dump him. Prier: Hey!! That's pretty cold. Girl: Why? I don't go out with nasty looking men. I mean, cute is better than Ugly, you know? Prier: Why you...!! Girl: What? Do you have a problem?! Croix: J-just a minute Prier. Settle down. Prier: No!! I can't take it anymore!! Listen here, you!! Barsom is only using that tonic because he likes you. You know the difference between you and the fury monsters taking over the forest? At least the monsters are warm. Barsom is trying so that you'll like him. Show a little kindness! Girl: ... I understand. Barsom is a good person ... I think. And he loves me more than anyone... I think. And I don't dislike him... I think. But I'd still rather go out with somebody handsome. Prier: The kind of beauty you're talking about is just skin-deep!! You've got to judge people on what's inside! Girl: Shut your mouth! What do you know?! You're nothing but a little kid! Prier: Wha--?! Alouette: This is a problem. I had hoped that she might convince Barsom not to use the tonic... Hey! What's wrong? Hello?! Barsom's house Dark cloaked figure: Here is your new tonic. Baldy: Great! The stuff you gave me last time was about to run out! I'm so grateful!! I don't know how to thank you!! Dark cloaked figure: No thanks are necessary. The Church of the Divine Mother always helps those in need. Prier: What a crock! Dark cloaked figure: The Church of the Holy Maiden! Prier: That's right!! Preying on the weaknesses of others! I won't stand for it! In the name of the Maiden of Light, you will be punished!! Repent!! Dark cloaked figure: Don't make me laugh! What do you know?! We are on a grand mission! A sacred mission to create our Dark Utopia!! Dark energy is necessary to achieve our goal! And yes, some sacrifices must be made!! That's right! This is a holy way! Baldy: A holy war...? Hey, by sacrifices, you didn't mean me by any chance...? What's going on here, anyway...? Voice: Eeeeek!!! Baldy: That's Suzanne's Voice!! *runs off* Prier: Oh Barsom!! Dark cloaked figure: What are you looking at?! You think you can defeat me?! *transforms into a lobster thingy* After killing the demon lobster thingy Demon: Killed... by human filth...! But I'll have the last laugh!! Wahahaha! I'll use the very flames of hell to burn everything within five miles of here!! I'll take you all with me!! *Noir appears* Demon: Master Noir!! Noir: *Lifts demon up with magic* Demon: B-but why?!?! I'm doing this for yoooouuuuu!!! Noir: *removes demon from the field* Please accept my apologies. I an Noir, the head of the Church of the Divine Mother. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. Prier: Why did you stop him? Wouldn't it be better for you if he had burned the forest to a crisp and us with it? Noir: Only a barbarian would burn down a beautiful forest like this. Prier: Some talk coming from you!! Noir: There seems to have been some kind of misunderstading. Random destruction is not our goal. We merely want a place that we can call home. Alouette: You mean your Utopia? Prier: Utopia?! Ha! What kind of Utopia requires the deaths of so many innocent people?! Noir: I don't expect you to understand. We are polar opposites after all. But remember one thing: We have our own system of right and wrong, just as you do. Croix: Hey! Don't you want to finish us off? Noir: To me, you are nothing more than ants, not even worth stepping on. Croix: Quite a mouth boy. I think you need to learn some manners and I'm gonna be your teacher. *shoots at noir's back* Noir: I can kill you at any time, if you get in my way, or if I just feel like it. For now, you should thank your Goddess that I'm letting you live. Croix: We're nothing to him, eh? He makes me sick!! Culotte: So that's the head of the Church of the Divine Mother... I had imagined somebody scarier. Alouette: Now Culotte... You mustn't judge people by their appearance. Just now, when he banished that demon... He was holding back, but he still has the power of a demonic lord. If he were to use all of his power... Prier: Hmph! He's nothing to be afraid of!! Next time I see him, I'll wipe the floor with his face!! Baldy: *hair falls off* M-my hair! My precious hair!! Culotte: When the demon died, the tonic must have stopped working... Girl: Barsom... Baldy: Suzanne... Girl: Why did you save me? I was just going out with you for your looks. Didn't you know that? Baldy: Yes, but even so... I still loved you! Prier: You were worried about him. That's why you came all the way down here, right? The truth is, you like him, too. Why can't you forget the way he looks? Listen to your heart! Believe in your own feelings! Girl: But I'd still rather have someone attractive... Prier: *smacks the girl* Hey, give it a rest!! He risked his life to protect you. Don't you realize that? What could be more attractive than that?! When I look at Barsom, I see a shining star! Yes, he shines brighter than anybody!! If you can't understand that, then you don't deserve him! Baldy: Um... I appreciate your support and all, but do you think you could avoid words like "shine"? I'm a little sensitive... Prier: Oh... sorry. Girl: Barsom... Why do you love me? Baldy: Your heart is beautiful, Suzanne. Nobody else seems to be able to see it, but you're very kind. I know that you come to the forest every day to help injured animals. I guess it's natural to judge people on their appearance. I understand why you wouldn't like someone like me. But just understand that I love you not for your appearance, but for your inner beauty. Girl: Barsom... Barsom, I've always judged men by their appearance. It's hard for me to understand how someone could consider you attractive. Prier: You still don't get it?! Girl: I'm not finished! So I want you to teach me. Teach me what a truly attractive man is like. Baldy: Suzanne... Yes. YES!! Prier: All right! That's a relief. Croix: I guess love can be a very tricky thing. Prier: Haven't you ever been in love, Croix? Croix: Who knows? Remember I've got amnesia. Prier: Oh yeah... Croix: What about you, Alouette? Alouette: M-me? I'm the same as you. I don't know... Culotte: (Sister Alouette is so pretty...) Prier: (Love...) (I've been so set on becoming the Maiden of Light that I never even thought about love...) (Love... Love, huh...?) (I wonder what it feels like to be in love...?) (I guess it's different from how I feel about Culotte...) (And different from how I feel about Father Salade and Alouette...) (And Croix...) (I've only just met Croix, but he seems very nice...) (Cheerful, dependable...) (And... handsome too...) (But is that love?) (......) (I Just don't know.) Croix: What's the matter, Prier? Prier: What?! N-nothing! Nothing at all! Croix: What's her problem? Prier: (Suddenly seeing Croix's face must have really scared me... My heart's racing...) (My heart's... racing?) (Why is that?) (Just because he startled me?) (Or...) (.....) Culotte: (What's wrong with Prier? She's acting weird...) Alouette: ...In any case, the actions of the Church of the Divine Mother are quite worrying. Father Salade might have been right about the Dark Prince's return being close at hand. Prier: The dark prince? That means I'll become the Maiden of Light soon, too! Teehee! Alouette: Oh get over yourself!! *hits Prier with book once again* Culotte: We didn't know it at the time, But the events leading up to the final showdown between the maiden of light and the prince of darkness was already beginning to unfold. Soon we would know the tragic ending to our story. ******************************************************************************* 2.26 Chapter 6 "The Journey Begins" Dream Goddess: Alouette... Alouette... Alouette: Goddess...?! Are you, could it be... The Goddess Poitreene? Goddess: Alouette... Seek out... Fatima... Alouette: Fatima? Goddess: The Dark Prince... Will be... When you know...