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The True Enemy/Script

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The following text is an unofficial translation by fans. There may be stylistic differences with official sources and other unofficial translations.

Introduction

To liberate the people of the Western Isles once and for all, Roy headed for Juteaux, the Isles' largest city and its capital. According to Elffin, Lord Arcardo, who is in charge of overseeing the Western Isles, is an Etrurian of high nobility, but not of importance to the Etrurian court. Roy, still wary of how Etruria may respond to his attack, prepares his soldiers to rid the Isles of Arcardo to rescue the people...

Opening

(At Juteaux's castle)

Arcardo: S-S... Sir Flaer!
Flaer: Lord Arcardo. Why do you fret so?
Arcardo: It's the Lycian Army! They come for my blood!
Flaer: Yes, they have been a thorn in Bern's side for some time... We knew it would be difficult if they became too friendly with Etruria. That's why we had you send them here. It seems, however, they fight even better than expected.
Arcardo: You don't understand the gravity of this situation! Do you realize how much I've lost thanks to their meddling? All the riches I've gotten from these islands are gone! ...And on top of that, now they want my life! Once they arrive, my legacy is finished! My hands are shaking. I don't know what to do.
Flaer: My, how you worry. I suggest you flee to Etruria.
Arcardo: You will allow it?
Flaer: Warfare is Bern's strong suit. We also have our secret weapon ready to brandish. With it, we shall erase the Lycian Army once and for all.
Arcardo: But...
Flaer: Lord Arcardo. Once Bern and Etruria join forces, we will have nobody to fear. Am I wrong?
Arcardo: No... No! You're right. I leave them to you.

(Arcardo leaves)

Flaer: Hmph, cowardly Etrurian nobles. If we defeat the Lycian Army here, the Isles shall be ours...

If Larum was recruited

(Outside the castle)

Roy: This is the capital... Once we take it, we can finally go home.
Elffin: Lord Roy, I have heard some troubling rumors from the people living around here. They say an "unhuman" resides in the castle.
Roy: What does that mean?
Elffin: They say there is a man who changes form... into a dragon.
Roy: A man? Who turns into a dragon?
Elffin: I can say nothing more at this point, but we must proceed with caution.

If Elffin was recruited

(Outside the castle)

Roy: This is the capital... Once we take it, we can finally go home.
Elffin: I have already sent someone in to unlock the gate... Oh, there she is.
Roy: The one over there dressed like a dancer?
Elffin: Yes, that's her.
Larum: Your Majesty! Over here!
Roy: Your Majesty?
Elffin: ...I know not of what she speaks.
Larum: Your Majesty! You're late.
Elffin: Larum, why do you call me "Your Majesty"?
Larum: Huh? ...Oh! Ah... er... Well, you know, you look like royalty, so it's your nickname!
Elffin: ......
Roy: ......
Elffin: My apologies, Lord Roy. This is Larum, a member of the resistance.
Larum: You're Roy? Everyone on the Isles has heard of you! They all call you the Saviour from the East. Nice to meet you! I'm Larum.
Roy: Whoa! Please leave a little distance!
Larum: Roy, your face is all red. How cute!!
Elffin: ...Larum...
Larum: Oh! R-right... There's something I should tell you. I've been hearing strange rumors. The people here say that an "unhuman" resides in this castle.
Roy: An "unhuman"...?
Larum: Oh, yes. They say he changes form into something that looks like a dragon!
Roy: A human? That can change into a dragon?!
Larum: I don't know... but that's what I hear.
Elffin: We must proceed with caution.

In battle

At the start of turn 1, enemy phase

(Ein enters the throne room, Raigh waits outside)

Flaer: Ah, there you are, Ein.
Ein: You called...?
Flaer: I will make a report about the Lycian Army to General Narcian. I want you to defend the castle while I am away.
Ein:...Understood.
Flaer: Hm? Who's there?!
Flaer:......
Flaer: Just the wind...? Ahem. I will take my leave now. I leave them to your discretion.
Ein: ...Understood.
Flaer: Ha ha... The Lycian Army will hardly be able to stand against this dragon. Normal weapons won't even scratch its skin. These manaketes... They are certainly terrifying beasts.

(Flaer leaves)

Raigh: ...So that's what the "unhuman" is. Bern really has brought dragons into this world. ...What to do now...? I guess I'll pose as a soldier and observe the dragon's power.

(Raigh returns to his starting position)

At the start of turn 7, enemy phase, if Cath was not killed in a previous chapter

(Cath appears from the stairs in the north)

Cath: La la la la la, la la la la la... All the way out here in the Isles West, folks work to death for nobles in their nest! This castle's sure to be brimming with treasure! All this loot was stolen anyway. Might as well take it off these nobles' hands.

At the start of turn 10, enemy phase, if Ein has not been killed

Soldier: The reinforcements from the south will arrive shortly!
Ein: ......
Soldier: ..Th-that's all, sir.

Soldier: That guy gives me chills...

At the start of turn 20, enemy phase

(A Hero and and three Mercenaries appear from the southwest, near the player's starting position)

Head Soldier: Did you handle the cave on the outskirts of town?
Soldier: Yes, sir. The bandits have blocked off all entrance to it. No one will be able to get to the legendary weapon now.
Head Soldier: Excellent! Now all we have to do is clean up the Lycian Army.

Talk conversations

Chad talks to Raigh

Chad: Raigh! What are you doing here?
Raigh: My thoughts exactly, Chad. What happened to the orphanage?
Chad: ...I knew you'd be concerned. You ran off, but I knew you'd never forget us.
Raigh: I was never concerned. I was just curious.
Chad: ...The orphanage is gone.
Raigh: What do you mean?
Chad: Bern's tropps burned it to the ground when they invaded Lycia. Poppa... He couldn't...
Raigh: What?! They killed Poppa...?
Chad: I'm going to avenge him. We're stuck on these Isles now. But I know we'll go back and fight Bern full force some day...!
Raigh: ......
Chad: I suppose there's no point in telling you, though, is there?
Raigh: ...I'll go with you.
Chad: What?! Are you serious?
Raigh: Bern has a deep connection with the dragons. I want to learn more.
Chad: ...So that's it. Fine. Just don't get in my way.

(Raigh joins the army)


Lugh talks to Raigh

Lugh: Raigh? Raigh! It's so good to see you!
Raigh: Lugh...! What are you doing here?
Lugh: I'm glad you're OK. We were all worried about you. I know you wanted to train your magic skills, but you left so suddenly.
Raigh: I couldn't have learned magic if I'd stayed in that orphanage. It was a miracle I picked up as much as I did.
Lugh: Raigh... The orphanage is gone.
Raigh: What? what happened?
Lugh: Bern came... and burned it all down.
Raigh: ...What happened to everybody?
Lugh: Poppa was killed trying to protect us... The young children are under the care of the St. Elimine Church now.
Raigh: ...I see. It's for the best. They'll be happier at the church than at that dilapidated orphanage.
Lugh: You don't have to be so callous about it.
Raigh: ......
Lugh: Raigh! Come with us. We'll defeat Bern, and then we can go back to the children!
Raigh: Sorry, not interested.
Lugh: But-
Raigh: Then again... the Lycian Army might be good company. They're sure to come across more dragons at some point. All right, you got me. I suppose I'll go with you.
Lugh: Raigh...
Raigh: I just want you to know one thing. I'm not joining to avenge Poppa or the orphanage!
Lugh: I know, Raigh.
Raigh: Then stop looking at me like that!

(Raigh joins the army)

Roy talks to Cath

(If they are talking for the first time)

Roy: Hey! You're...
Cath: Oops...
Roy: Wait!
Cath: Hey, cut it out! Let go of my arm! Ow! That hurts!
Roy: Oh, I'm sorry. But what are you doing here?
Cath: Well, uh, you know, this and that. I'm a busy girl. Ha ha ha...
Roy: Here? On a battlefield?
Cath: Oh yes, precisely BECAUSE this is a battlefield- Whoops, better watch my tongue...
Roy: Do you have some ulterior motive?
Cath: Uh...
Roy: Wait, is that why you told us the escape route?
Cath: Um, what? Sorry, I'm a little deaf in this ear!
Roy: Just who are you?
Cath: Don't worry about it! Forget you saw me. Gotta go. Cheers!
Roy: Hey, wait!

(After this conversation, Cath's AI changes; she starts escaping the map instead of opening doors and pilfering loot. However, she remains an enemy)


(If they are talking for the second time)

Roy: It's you!
Cath: Ugh, you again... Er, fancy meeting you here! Ha ha ha...
Roy: ...You're a thief. You shouldn't steal. It's not right.
Cath: Nah, it's fine. I only take from the rich. No one's going to starve or anything.
Roy: That doesn't make it any better.
Cath: Oh really? Then let me offer you this. You nobles take food and money from people living in what you call your land. How is tax collection any different than tribute to a bandit?
Roy: We protect the people in return!
Cath: You do not! You kill them in wars like this!
Roy: We didn't start this war. Bern invaded, so we have to defend the people...
Cath: You can't just do anything you want and say you're defending us! How does burning down villages help us anyway?!
Roy: Burning down villages?! We never-! Wait a minute, was your...?
Cath: ...My village was burned to the ground by our marquess. He said that he had to do it to prepare for Bern's attack.
Roy: But... that's...
Cath: We always had barely enough to get by, and then we lost everything... Our homes... Our crops... And here you come, saying it's wrong to steal? Ha! Look who's talking! The nobility steals from the poor so you can live in luxury at our expense!
Roy: I... I don't know what to say.
Cath: Sigh. Don't get gloomy. I really don't like talking about how pitiful we are anyway. But you started it.
Roy: I...
Cath: Ah, to heck with this. It's no fun stealing after a conversation like that. I'm outta here. Ta-ta!
Roy: ......

(After either conversation, Cath's AI changes; she starts escaping the map instead of opening doors and pilfering loot. However, she remains an enemy)


(If they are talking for the third time)

Roy: Oh! You!
Cath: Hm? ...You again? You always come and mess up my plans. Do you have it out for me or something?
Roy: No! I just... wanted to apologize.
Cath: ...Excuse me?
Roy: The last time we met, I was pretty callous. I said you shouldn't steal, but I didn't even realize what you'd been through...
Cath: Oh, that? Whatever. I don't care.
Roy: But I still think what you do is wrong.
Cath: You've got some nerve, you know that?
Roy: Just give me a chance.
Cath: A chance?
Roy: Once this war is over, I promise to help rebuild your village. I'll be sure the taxes are put to good use, too. Just please, stop looting.
Cath: ......
Cath: How long will that be?
Roy: Whenever this war ends. I can't say when...
Cath: And you expect me to wait patiently until then?
Roy: No. All I want is your faith.
Cath: ...Why are you so kind to me? I'm just a thief.
Roy: Without you, we wouldn't have escaped Wagner's trap. Maybe you didn't care about helping us, but the fact is that you did. You saved our lives. You're more than just a thief.
Cath: If things keep going like they have... I guess you'll get in my way no matter where I go.
Roy: As long as you appear in our path.
Cath: Fine, you win. I'll stop looting battlefields.
Roy: You will? Thank you.
Cath: But I'm coming with you.
Roy: What? Why?
Cath: Actions speak louder than words. Prove to me that you'll be true to your promise.
Roy: I won't disappoint you!

(Cath joins the army)

Battle quotes

Ein enters combat

Ein: ...Burn.

Ein dies

Ein: ...What...?!

Ending

(In the throne room)

Roy: That was not an easy battle... The dragon's power is truly... horrific.
Elffin: An unhuman... Now I understand.
Roy: How many of these dragons does Bern have...? How can we expect to be victorious against monsters like these?!
Elffin: Lord Roy! Keep a level head.
Roy: Ah...
Elffin: ...I understand your worries. But if you panic, that feeling will spread to the army. You must remember that.
Roy: ...I'm sorry.
Elffin: It is a perfectly understandable reaction after a fight like that. But... we also gained knowledge we did not have before.
Roy: What knowledge is that?
Elffin: Don't you remember? I told you Arcardo was rumored to be working with Bern.
Roy: Oh, that's right! If Bern's dragons are in an Etrurian castle...
Elffin: Arcardo has indeed made a deal with Bern.
Roy: ...That means Lycia is in danger... We must return to the mainland. We have to contact General Cecilia and conceive a plan...


If Elffin is alive and the chapter was completed in less than 20 turns

Elffin: Lord Roy, before returning to the mainland, there is a matter to take care of.
Roy: More bandits?
Elffin: No, thankfully. A legendary weapon is hidden in a cave not far from here. If we obtain it, we can fight the dragons more effectively.
Roy: A legendary weapon... You're right! If we can get all eight of them, we might have a chance of defeating Bern!
Elffin: Yes... We must find as many as we can.
Roy: Then let's go to the cave and get it!