Day Four, Part Nine

(Side Conversation)
Rif: We should return to where Master and the others are.

Killfith: (opens mouth to say something) ...

Rif: Killfith...

Killfith: (looks away again, conflicted) Whatever you wish...
(End)

V.E: I can't believe you two sometimes. You were relatively safe, but the second a Stray appears you go out of your way to meet it? You're too reckless.

Jade: Listen to her! You know, it's okay to call us for back-up against the Strays around here.
    -If someone made a mistake and forgot to ring the alarm, the guys on patrol would have no way of knowing you were in deep trouble.

Killfith: Has Murno returned yet?

V.E: Uh, yeah, she's back. I think she's inside.

Killfith: I see.
    -(goes inside)

V.E: (?) Is it just me, or was he acting strange? Does he have something he needs to do?

Rif: No... Killfith just wanted to come back here as soon as possible...

V.E: R-really? Seems like everyone’s coming back all at once, huh?
    -Although I still haven't been able to come to any kind of agreement with Bostaph.

Rif: ...

V.E: Rif, what on earth happened back there?

Rif: I...

(black screen)
-In the end, I couldn't tell Master anything...
-I couldn't, because I thought maybe Murno was somehow responsible for the Stray Summons acting out...
-And if that was Murno's fault, then maybe Master Rob's death...

(Nighttime)

-I don't know what Murno and Killfith talked to each other about, but it looks like Murno will stay in town for now...
-I wonder what kind of face I made when I understood that…

Rif: … But, I won't be able to come to any kind of solution here. I should head back already…
    -(?)
    -Huh? Is someone there? It couldn't be…

Day Four, Part Eight

Near the heart of Lute Caves…

???: It’s not enough… the pain…

Rif: What was that voice?

Killfith: An unpleasant one… it’s that human from before.

(Inside the cavernous area)

Pike: The pain…

(Rif and Killfith are puzzled)

Pike: The pain…
    -IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!

Rif: What is he talking about?!

Pike: (turns around) There's one left over! A Stray Summon!

Rif: Stop! He's not a Stray!

Pike: You're that runt from before! Didn't I tell you not to come near here? Or do you want to be squashed?

Rif: I—I'm sorry, it's just… I thought we might be able to help exterminate the Strays…

Pike: Help?! What could a couple of small children like you possibly do to help?

Killfith: I'm not a child! You should be grateful I don’t slap that mouth of yours for mocking my appearance!

Pike: What was that?! Summon Creatures shouldn't back talk to their human lords!

Killfith: What…!

Pike: And you! If you're its owner, you need to properly discipline it.

Rif: His owner...? What are you talking about? I’m Killfith's comrade—his partner!

Pike: His partner? You must be joking… if the owner doesn’t personally discipline it, then of course it’ll turn out rotten…
    -You think that’s fine? A Summon Creature is a weed! Weeds shouldn't talk back, and therefore back-talking Summon Creatures need to be eliminated!

Rif: Wha...!

Pike: I know just what to do. I'll simply replace its exalted master so that I can teach that Summon Creature how to behave, myself.
    -And I say any Summon Creature that talks back to its human lords needs to be punished!

Killfith: You ugly bastard, if you continue to talk to me like some sort of dog, I will be the one to teach you, in full, how to behave.

Pike: Try to use some of that fight in you to make sure I enjoy this at least a little!

Rif: Geez!

(Beats Pike into the ground for being a dink)

Pike: Urgh... that’s smarts…

Killfith: Tch… I hope you’ve learned your lesson.

Pike: Heeheehee... that's good... more pain...

Rif: Huh?

Pike: More pain… give me more!

Rif: What the heck is he talking about?!

(Someone else walks up)

???: What abominable thing is shouting over here? I know it couldn’t have been that little lady over there.

Killfith: Another one?

Rif: Wow… another weirdo arrived…

???: Oh my, what did you say? Shouldn’t you take care to watch that mouth of yours?
    -I don't care if you are a child, I'll make an example of anyone who insults the beautiful Lord Gillan by tearing them to pieces with my Poison Claws!

Rif: The beautiful Gillan…

Killfith: This guy's serious! Rif!

Gillan: What's this? This wouldn't happen to be your Summon Creature, would it?

Rif: Y-yeah.

Gillan: So, Pike, did you happen to see anyone like the picture of the child around here?

Pike: No. And the only Companion Beast I’ve seen around here is this one.

Gillan: Such a chore! Doubtless even talking with these two wouldn't help any. Ah, what a pain…
    -Although that one girl I saw on the way here was rather cute.

Rif: Wha—wait, who are you talking about?!

???: What are you doing playing around here?!

Rif: Didn't that voice belong to a woman this time?

(Two people walk up)

Gillan: Once again, dear Anise, your cute face will never come to anything if all you ever do is scowl.

Anise: I'm not interesting in hearing that from you! Who is that?

Rif: (looks at Bostaph) Ah! He’s…

(Momentary flashback to a dark, rainy night)

Rif: (stunned) …

Gillan: Ahh, that? Seems that girl there is that Companion Beast's child.
    -After all the trouble you must have gone through to come here—such a disappointment.

Killfith: That man Bostaph's aura is a foul color… if he's the one aiming at Murno—

Bostaph: It's been a long time, Rifmonica. I had heard from V.E that you had come to Prosban.
    -I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you'd gotten a Summon Creature... Looks like you've finally become a Craftknight.

Rif: Uh, yes... because Master said I would need to have a forging partner...

Anise: If she's a Craftknight... she might be acquainted with...

Bostaph: (amused) Indeed… she is Rob's rumored apprentice. What do you think?

Anise: (!) That kid... I see...

Rif: Wh… what is it? Why are you glaring at me like that?

Anise: (to her companions) Did any Stray Summons appear in this area?

Pike: Yeah, there were about five or six. I ate the entire party, but they weren't very filling.

Gillan: Whaat?! And you didn't leave even one for me? You just enjoyed it all by your greedy self, did you? You're the worst!

Anise: I see. Then there is nothing more to do here. I'm heading back.

Pike: I'm still hungry, so I think I'll find something to eat...
    -(leaves)

Gillan: I'll go too, then.

Killfith: Why is it our enemies have all gathered here...?

Bostaph: You should also hurry back home to your village. I've already told V.E that I won't put a stop to the Stray Hunting.
    -To return the favor of the scar on my face and Rob's death... with these hands, I will take my revenge.

Rif: Um... But, Mr. Bostaph, it sounds like you're searching for a kid who has a Summon Creature as a companion...
    -Why would you do that? What on earth did that kid do?

Bostaph: Do you want to know?

Rif: Uh... yes...

Bostaph: I see... what, you ask... heheheh...
    -If you want to know the truth, that girl is at the heart of the calamity that has overtaken us!

Rif: Calamity...?

Bostaph: Everything is that girl's fault. It is thanks to her that Stray Summons have begun to act violently in this area. Therefore...
    -It is that girl's fault that I have this scar on my face and that Rob died!

Rif: Wha...

Bostaph: Of course, that is dependent upon whether that man’s word is good. But whether it is or not, eradicating every Stray in this area will only do us good.

Rif: That...

Bostaph: Until we meet again. Be sure to send my regards to V.E.
    -(leaves)

Rif: Killfith... was what he said about Murno true?

Killfith: ...

Rif: Well?! Is it really Murno's fault that all the Strays have been acting out?!

Killfith: I don't know.

Rif: What do you mean, you don't know?!

Killfith: I don't know if Murno is the cause of the Stray Summons attacking people, or why they would say that.
    -What I do understand is that right now, as long as Murno is anywhere near this town, she is in danger.

Rif: I…
    -(…)
    -What’s the best thing to do? Master…

Day Four, Part Seven

(Side Conversation)
Rif: Since we've already come this far, let's aim for the very heart of Lute Caves!

Killfith: Whatever you wish.

Eliez: Hooray!

Killfith: Darn it... I'm starting to get used to it...!
(End)

(Further along, Killfith stops)

Killfith: Something's coming!

Rif: A Stray...?!

(A man runs up)

Man: Yikes! A Stray Summon?!

Killfith: You... don't be an idiot!

Rif: Ah, this is my partner!

Man: I see... he's not a Stray, then...
    -Ah, you—you all should get away from here right away!

Rif: What are we running away from, Mister?

Man: Deeper in, these Stray Summons appeared! They were huge, and there were a lot of them!

???: Is that all?

(Clown-looking man walks up)

???: Huge Stray Summons don’t make for a very interesting story, do they?

Rif: (Wh—what the—?! What is up with his hair?!)

Killfith: (Will you quit staring at his head! That guy is wearing the same uniform as Murno's enemies.)

???: Hm? Is that Summon Creature a Stray?

Rif: N—no, he's not! He’s my partner!

???: Hohh, so you have a Companion Beast?

Rif: Wha—what are you looking at? Don’t you know it’s rude to stare?

???: My, I don't see what that has to do with anything. It's just a convenient way to examine someone.
    -(to the man) You said before there were some strong Stray Summons, didn't you?

Man: Ah—yes… that's right! A huge number of them!

???: I see… that kind of party might be good enough to satisfy me.

Man: Eh? Hold on a moment, are you saying you're going to defeat them by yourself? Isn't that dangerous?!

???: Dangerous? What fun would it be if it wasn't! It doesn’t matter what attack it faces, a castle of steel never falters!
    -And I am the one and only Steel Pike!

Rif: Steel Pike…?

Pike: Heeheehee… So long as the party rewards me with a bit of pain, it should be good…
    -It would probably be best if you didn't get too close. A Stray could accidentally end up squashing you like a bug!

Rif: What!

Pike: Children should hurry back home to their mothers! Hahahahaha...
    -(he leaves)

Rif: Why that...!

Man: I—in any case, I'm going to inform the town about this. You should also hurry and go back!

Eliez: He said there were scary Strays, big sis...

Killfith: Tch… if we let that guy take care of them, we could see if Murno's back yet.

Rif: What should we do? That man just went off... but with Eliez here…

Tier: Ah! There you are! Rif!

Rif: Oh, Tier. How did you know we’d be here?

Tier: When I went to Jade's workshop, I heard that you had been at the workshop and that you'd gone this way with a girl…

Eliez: Hi, I'm Eliez.

Tier: Hi, I'm Tier. I'm Rif’s future business partner.

Rif: Hold on a minute!

Tier: You know, you're terrible! Leaving me behind and going home without me...!
    -Can you believe that Janna person? Even after my impassioned sermon, she wouldn’t give me even a single Boam…
    -Che... I'm soooo unlucky!

Rif: Sorry I went home without saying anything, but Aniki was leaving, so...

Killfith: If you're done talking about worthless things, what happened with Murno?

Tier: It looked like she was still talking to that Velworen guy. Miss V.E's still out, too.

Rif: Tier, there's a favor I want to ask of you. Can you please escort Eliez back to town?

Tier: Why can't you do it?

Rif: There's something here I'm worried about. I want to continue up ahead, but it looks like some scary Strays have appeared there.

Tier: So you're saying it's dangerous for a kid? But then wouldn't it also be dangerous for you if you keep going ahead?!

Rif: That may be true, but...

Killfith: I don't feel like going back.

Tier: Well, I guess... Man...
    -Okay, okay... well, if that's how it is, I guess I can take her back for you.

Rif: Thank you for doing us this favor, Tier.
    -Since it's very dangerous, please be careful when you're headed back.

Eliez: Okay!

Tier: And of course, I'll be sure to collect the fee for escorting her once you get back.

Rif: What?! But I didn't…

Killfith: Let’s go.

Rif: R—right!

(Side Conversation)
Killfith: Follow that clown!

Rif: Right!

Killfith: Heh... let’s go!
(End)

Day Four, Part Six

(Side Conversation)
Rif: We should just keep looking for materials for now...
    -Though I can't help but think about whoever might be following us...

Killfith: Hmph... Whoever it is, I'm sure it's no one to be concerned about.

Eliez: Then, maybe it's Master Benson.

Killfith: If it really is him, it'll give me a good excuse to fight him.

Rif: I don't think that's the right answer here...
(End)

And so they continue on blithely, until...

???: Hey! You!

(WHY DO THEY FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE?)

Man: I just want to ask you one thing.

Rif: What is it?

Killfith: Tch... It was just these guys...

Eliez: Big sis... I'm scared...

Rif: It's all right! Don't worry.

Man: You're that Summon Creature's apprentice Rifmonica, right?

Rif: I don't believe it... the only people who call me that are from Bostaph's Workshop.

Man: We suffered horribly because of that woman.

Rif: I thought something like this might happen... did Master hurt you with her fists? Poor things…

Man: Quit screwing around! If you're her apprentice, you should man up and take responsibility for this!

Rif: Sheesh, settle down. But first, I want to have a little word with you.

Man: A word about what...?

Rif: You see, my master told me it wouldn't be good to get into any fights...
    -And besides that, are you really going to start something when there’s a little girl right here?

Man: You…
    -Don't you screw with me!

(Thus ensues a fight with some dudes who aren't important enough to have their own names)

Man: Crap… These guys are strong!

Eliez: Big sis...

Rif: Hey. I told you to calm down. You're scaring Eliez!
    -If my Master did something wrong, then I'll apologize. But I can’t do that if I don’t know what I’m apologizing for!

Man: What was that, you pipsqueaks...!

Lemmy: If that’s all, then how about we put an end to this?

(Guess who enters the equation?)

Rif: Lemmy?!

Lemmy: Perhaps you thought you had a right to insult anyone you liked because the deceased Rob struck you?

Man: You…

Lemmy: Only you were not struck by these people’s Master. Rather, you are fighting to defend our Master Bostaph, correct?

Man: ...

Lemmy: And yet, wasn't it said that all of that was a misunderstanding? That your resentment is unjustified? Your conduct now is shameful.

Man: I can't believe it... are you saying you support that Summon Creature woman? Traitor!

Lemmy: Traitor...? How so?

Man: Huh?

Lemmy: Exactly how have I betrayed anyone!

Rif: Lemmy...

Lemmy: Do you not understand what you are doing?! You are throwing mud onto Master Bostaph's face.
    -Unless you are trying to tell me that one must soil Master Bostaph—no, the name of our workshop—in order to remain an ally.

Killfith: Heh... his aura right now is pretty interesting...

(The men run off, tails tucked between their legs)

Rif: Thanks. You saved us.

Lemmy: Saved you? I only did it for Master Bostaph's sake.
    -I had no intention of saving any of you.

Rif: Honestly, you're always like this...

Lemmy: (looking at Eliez) …
    -And exactly what are you thinking taking a child so young to aimlessly wander in a place like this?

Rif: I'm not taking her along anywhere. Eliez said she wanted to go.

Eliez: Um… I…

Rif: Ah... no, I don't mean to say that it's your fault.
    -What I mean to say is, see, I had some free time, you see, since Master is over at your place, and Murno is at the Council of Gold…

Lemmy: The Council of Gold? What business could she possibly have in such a place?

Rif: Beats me. All I know is she wanted to talk to some guy named Velworen.

Killfith: You really need to learn when to stop talking.

Rif: Ah, sorry...

Lemmy: Velworen… a man who entrusted this town’s Council to people who cannot directly use the Art of Summoning.
    -It is a detestable name, yet now I learn that you are connected with it. How is that supposed to be funny…

Rif: What do you mean by that?

Lemmy: Nothing really.

Rif: Ah, wait!

Lemmy: (…)

Eliez: ?

Lemmy: Take… care.

Eliez: Eh? Okay.

Rif: Well, that was weird. Anyway, Eliez, do you still want to go inside?

Eliez: Mm-hm! I wanna go even more now!

Rif: All righty then! Off we go!

Day Four, Part Five

(Outside the workshop)

Rif: So, how do we get to Lute Caves?

Eliez: Uhhm, lesse. That way.

Zakk: (runs up) Ah! Rif, it's terrible!

Eliez: Oh, Zakk! Hi!

Zakk: Ah, yeah, hi.
    -No wait, Rif! Your Master!

Rif: What is it? Did she start a riot or something?

Zakk: Yes, she did!

Rif: What? Really?!

Zakk: There haven't been any punches thrown, but she’s kicked up a huge fuss.

Rif: I don't believe this! After telling me not to do anything, she goes and gets herself into a fight.

Killfith: That is how adults tend to operate.

Rif: That's terrible!

Zakk: Anyway, everyone’s really angry. It'd probably be best to avoid our workshop for now.

Rif: I understand. Thank you.

Zakk: Nah, it's nothing.
    -… I mean, no! That wasn't, I mean, I just didn't want Eliez to get dragged into it, that's all!

Rif: I gotcha. We'll be careful.

Eliez: Thank you, Zakk.

Zakk: Well, anyway, that's all I had to say. See ya!

Rif: Ah, hey, be careful not to fall down!
    -I wonder why he always seems so busy. Anyway, shall we go?

Eliez: Okay!

(Slightly off-screen)

Man: Keh…
    -(walks away)

Further along the path…

Eliez: Big sis, we go this way for raw materials.

Rif: Got it.

(Side Conversation)
Rif: We're off to Lute Caves to gather materials!

Killfith: ... Whatever you wish.

Eliez: Yay!

Killfith: (blushing) Tch... what an annoying reaction...
(End)

When the road forks…

Eliez: Big sis, we'll get outside if we go this way.

Rif: Got it!

(At the gate)

Rif: Can you get to Lute Caves from here?

Eliez: Yep! If you look around a bit, you can find a lotta raw materials.

Gate Watcher: Eliez, are you collecting materials today? So long as it's Lute Caves, it's fine, but...
    -It's too dangerous in Sport Cavern right now because of these earthquakes. No one's allowed entry for the time being.

Eliez: Okay!

Rif: Well, let's go inside.

Killfith: Whatever you wish.

(Lute Caves)

Down some stairs, Killfith pauses.

Killfith: …

Rif: What's wrong?

Killfith: It feels like someone's been watching us this whole time... someone who doesn’t like us. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Rif: Something like this happened before, too… do you think it's Aniki again?

Eliez: Eh? Is big brother here too?

Rif: He might, but... somehow I get the feeling that's not the case this time.
    -Maybe I'm just over-thinking it.

Day Four, Part Four

(Benson's Workshop)

Benson: …

Rif: Um, uh...

Benson: ...

Killfith: Ugh...

Jade: Master's pleased. That's good.

Rif: He is?!

Jade: Just make yourselves at home until your friends get back. I'll be headed out in a bit, and I probably won't be back for a while.

Rif: Make yourselves at home, he says…

Benson: ...

Rif: Umm…

//As a side note, if you want a quest from Jade, now would be a good time to ask.//

(Side Conversation)
Rif: What should we do in the meantime?

Killfith: Should we take down that guy?

Rif: You don't mean Master Benson, do you?! We can't do that! We'd be flirting with danger!
(End)

Just as the duo is about to leave, another character pops in...

???: I'm going out now.

Jade: Oh, Eliez. Going on an errand?

Eliez: Mm-hm. I'm going to get some raw materials.

Jade: Raw materials? You're not going to Lute Caves, are you?

Rif: Wow… even a kid this young is working. That's pretty amazing.

Killfith: Is she your child?

Jade: Come on, Killfith… do I really look old enough to have a kid?

Killfith: As if I care enough to tell.

Jade: You know, I'm the worst person to choose to make fun of, because I—

Eliez: Big brother, no fighting! It's bad.

Rif: Big brother? Aniki, does that mean you have a younger sister? You two don't look related at all, though.

Jade: Yeah, well, we live in the same workshop like a family, but she's not really my younger sister.
    -What? You didn't think it was possible I could have a real younger sister?

Rif: Nah, it's just that Eliez doesn't have a scary face at all.

Jade: Don't you think we're old enough now that you can knock it off with that joke already?

Killfith: If you’re really that old, does that mean she's your kid after all?

Jade: You guys are impossible! Can we just move on already?

(Eliez steps up, saving poor Jade from further grief)

Eliez: It's really nice to meet you. I'm Eliez. I help out at this workshop.

Rif: Ahh, is that how it is? It’s nice to meet you. I'm Rifmonica, and this is Killfith.

Eliez: Nice to meetcha.

Killfith: Don't speak to me so familiarly. I hate children.

Eliez: I like Killfith!

Killfith: (blushing) Urk… I especially dislike this type of human…

Rif: (amazed) That this kind of little kid is already working…

Jade: Well... there are a lot of reasons.
    -(…)

Rif: (?)

Eliez: Then, I'll be going!

Jade: Ahh, wait a minute! This is gonna sound pathetic, but could you hold off on going out?

Eliez: Whaat?! Whyyy?

Jade: There've been a lot more really brutal Strays appearing lately. I mean, just not too long ago, a whole pack popped up. It might okay if someone else went with you but…
    -I know, why don't you show Rif and her partner around Lute Caves?

Rif: Ehh?!

Eliez: Really?!

Jade: Yeah, you guys want to, right? Rif, Killfith?

Rif: Hold on...!

Eliez: You…  don't want to?

Rif:
    -Of course I do.  >Sucker Punched by Puppy Dog Eyes
    -No!  >I will not fall victim!

I will not fall victim!

Eliez: You really… don't…

Rif: Ooh... don't make that face…

Killfith: How could you be so cold, just like a demon.

Rif: Arg! Okay, fine! It's fine if she shows us around!  >Sucker Punched by Puppy Dog Eyes

Sucker Punched by Puppy Dog Eyes

Eliez: Yaayy! Thank you, big sis!

Rif: Heehee... so I'm a big sis now, huh?

Jade: Don't frolic off somewhere. Be sure to keep an eye on her.

Rif: What! I don't frolic!

Killfith: You were frolicking two seconds ago.

Rif: Augh! Geez! Let's just go!

Day Four, Part Three

(Side Conversation)
Rif: It sounded like Murno has some kind of business with the Council of Gold... what on earth could she want with them?

Killfith: She said she wanted to meet with that Velworen guy, but other than that, I don't know.

Rif: I see... In any case, we better keep going.
(End)

(The Town of Prosban)

Jade: The Council of Gold is at the end of this road up ahead, on the inside of the bend… just stick to my tail.

Rif has only gone a few steps when a voice calls out…

Zakk: Ah, Rif, is tha—ack!

(Crash!)

Rif: You really have to be more careful with your feet.

Zakk: Shut up! I was just in a rush because I've got to report things and stuff!

Rif: Is that right?
    -By the way, be sure to take good care of our Master, since she just headed over to your workshop.

Zakk: Huh?! Your Master? What for?!

Rif: Well, a bunch of stuff, you know. Like to discuss things…

Killfith: Tch… Is this really the place for idle chatter?

Rif: Oh, that's right. we're in a bit of a hurry ourselves. We don't have time for small talk.

Zakk: That’s right, I’m in the same boat!
    -(leaves)

Rif: Then shall we go?

Further ahead, Rif pauses.

Rif: Um, I think the Council of Gold might be…

Killfith: Tch...! It's this way. You need to remember at least that much…

(He scooches her towards the left)

Rif: Oh yeah, on the inside of the bend.

(In front of a big, white-and-gold building)

Rif: So this is the Council of Gold.

Jade: You bet. Summoners come here to settle the accounts of the Town of Prosban.
    -Right now, all the members have probably gathered together. Ready to go?

Tier: Okay! I'm definitely going to get that attack fee!

Jade: I don't think that Ms. Janna will actually pay you, but do your best anyway.

Murno: Hmm...

Rif: Murno...
    -Hey, Killfith, what kind of a person is Velworen?

Killfith: I don't know.

Rif: Is that true?

Killfith: You talk too much.

Jade: Well, come on.

(Inside)

Jade: ... So please help us out with all that.

Tier: Finally I'll have a meeting with who's in charge!

Murno: Thank you very much.

Jade: Well, it was me asking. Of course they'd listen. Because after all…

Rif: They're probably terrified of you.

Jade: No, it’s because I always do good things around here! And just who are you calling scary?

Tier: Muahaha… In that case, I'll be able to receive my attack fee...

Jade: You're going to have to negotiate that by yourself.

Receptionist: Presenting Lady Janna.

Janna: Welcome, I am Janna Mortier. Are you the ones who wanted to meet with Lord Velworen?

Tier: Ah! Yes yes! That's right!

(And so someone with long, flowing black hair enters)

Velworen: It... it's you!

Murno: Ah...

Velworen: I thought you... Mishews Village's... what are you doing here?

Rif: Mishews Village?

Murno: Um... I…

Velworen: (!)

Murno: (crying) Um...

Velworen: Eh...? Ehhh?!

Killfith: Murno?!

Rif: (annoyed) Why is she crying? What did you do to her?!

Velworen: Wha...?! But, I...

Murno: Stop, Rif. It's not that... that's not it at all...

Rif: Murno...

Murno: Eh... um, I…
    -Um... I would like to tell you a story.

Tier: Th—that's right! Um, the Stray's...!

Murno: But... because it's my... the village's story... telling it here…

Velworen: Ah, I see. Then... let's go to my room.

Janna: Lord Velworen?

Killfith: I’m coming too.

Murno: I'm sorry, Killfith. I'll be all right by myself. You stay here with Rif.

Rif: So... you won't let me go with you either?

Killfith: Tch... whatever you wish.

Murno: Thank you, Killfith.

Rif: Killfith…

(Murno and Velworen leave; Janna is not pleased.)

Janna: Hold on just a minute. I—

Tier: (grabs hold of her) Ahh...! Ms. Janna, there's something else! Please listen to me!

Janna: Hold on, what are you doing?

Tier: Well, you see, I beat up a Stray and protected this town, so I thought...

Janna: You thought...?

Tier: Ah! Um... I thought... a reward... I wondered, since it seemed like I should receive one, if...

Janna: Oh my... are you telling me you want money?
    -Ohohohoho… what a lovely story that is.

Tier: But... um...!

Janna: However, young lady, whatever it is you seem to think about reality, it is not lovely.
    -But have a nice day. I will simply inform you that this is an adult's world.

Tier: Eh? But… wait…!

(Janna walks away, Tier still hanging off her arm)

Jade: Something tells me our colleagues won't be back for a while.

Rif: Then, what should we do now?

Jade: It'd be a bother for you to stay here, so you might as well come to my workshop. I'm sure Master Benson will be ecstatic.

Rif: I—is that right?

Jade: Of course he will. My master loves a good, spirited blacksmith.
     -So, don't worry about those guys. We'll just leave a message up front so they'll know we headed over to the workshop.

Day Four, Part Two

V.E: See? We got out of there all right, and now we're at the Town of Prosban.

Rif: Hmm... we made it at last.

Tier: Are you tired already? Wow, what a sloth.

Rif: You... whose fault do you think it is?

(And then a bunch of Strays pop up out of nowhere)

Murno: Kyaa!

Killfith: Tch! Can’t believe I didn’t notice them!

Rif: Let's go!

(Fights a Chapeau and two Hats, I am not kidding those are their names)

V.E: Is everyone all right?

Tier: Of course!

Rif: Murno? Were you hurt?

Murno: I'm all right. Thank you.

Rif: That's good.

Killfith: Honestly… it’s about time you both made up.

Man: I heard someone fighting nearby!

(People walk up, one of them Jade-looking)

Jade: Argh! You guys have to be careful! Lately people around here have been ambushed by a large herd of huge Strays!

V.E: Yeah, well if that was the herd just now, we defeated the lot of them. If they thought today was their lucky day, they got handed a severe disappointment.

Jade: Then it was you guys we heard just now... man, it must not be my day either since I just missed it, but I guess it's too late to complain now.
    -But as for disappointments, I'd say you're the ones who got landed with that, considering...
    -You didn't get to see my magnificence in battle.

V.E: Uh-huh, right.

Man: It looks like we weren't needed here after all... we'll go back to our rounds.

Man: We’ll leave the rest up to you, Jade.

Jade: Understood. I’ve got it covered.

Tier: So that means your job is to exterminate Stray Summons, right?

Jade: Yeah, I’m a member of this town's Patrol Unit. My job's to take down any Strays that appear in this area.

Tier: What an opportunity…! It’s wonderful!

Killfith: This kid... her aura just turned up.

Tier: Hey, Mr. Ja~ade…

Jade: Wh-what is it?

Tier: I’ll accept that attack fee now. ♥

Jade: What attack fee?

Tier: Well, I did just do your job for you. Isn't it only natural I'd be paid?

V.E: I see now. That's a pretty good point, isn't it?

Jade: Hold on, V.E… even if you say you want money, I can't give out rewards for handling Strays.

Tier: But if we don't receive any money, how are we supposed to earn a living? People who beat up Strays need to eat too, don’t you agree?

Jade: Don't be an idiot. Sure, the Patrol Unit's maintenance costs come out of the Council of Gold...
    -But that's a special allowance we get only occasionally and only to help us protect the town.

Murno: The Council of Gold… that must be the Summoner's Sect…

Rif: Huh?

Tier: Well if that's the case, then that means we just protected the town in your place, right, and so shouldn't we get a special allowance, too?

Jade: If you really want to get something, you shouldn't be talking to me.
    -But you should realize that the Council of Gold keeps a pretty strict hold on their money.

Tier: You don't know if you've never tried it! Who would I have to talk to?

Jade: Who, huh... would Velworen head these decisions... No, you'd probably want to go with Ms. Janna.

Murno: ...!

Tier: In that case, where would I find this Janna person...

Murno: By Velworen, did you mean of the house of Lingwall? He lives in this town?!

Jade: Huh...? Yeah, that's him. Mr. Velworen Lingwall... what, do you know him?

Murno: Uh, well... that is, I just want to meet him...

Jade: Want to meet? What on earth are you...

Tier: This is perfect! In any case, we should go to the Council of Gold and see if we can negotiate with them in person!

Murno: Well, I don’t know if that…

Tier: It'll be fine! I'll be right behind you the whole way! Let's get going!

Jade: Fine! Go wherever you want! At any rate I’ve gotta head over there and report this incident.

Tier: Right, right.

V.E: In that case, I'll leave these kids to you. I need to go find Bostaph.

Rif: What about me, then?

V.E: You stick with Murno for now. And if something comes your way, don’t do anything.

Rif: I’m not going to do anything!

Killfith: Naturally.

Rif: Hey, what do you mean by ‘naturally?!’

Killfith: If we go with them, will you protect Murno?

Rif: Ah, I see… yes, of course.

V.E: Well then, Jade, I'll leave the rest in your hands.

Jade: You got it, just leave it to me. Good luck, V.E.

V.E: Yeah.
    -(she leaves)

Jade: I'll head off too, so anybody who's coming, don't fall behind.

(And everyone follows)

Day Four Side Quests

One-Shots

Destroyer of Worlds!!!
(Red-haired girl in front of a shop)
Traveling Saleswoman’s Daughter: My mother is a traveling saleswoman. Right now, our traveling store is starting to become a lot more popular with two kinds of people, Craftknights and blacksmiths.
    -It seems like my mother wants me to go off and play, but I'd much rather invest in future prospects for our business.
    -You look like a Craftknight. Since you're here, how about I give you a little inside information on upgrading?

Rif:
    -I’ll listen.
    -I’ll hold off on that.

TS’s Daughter: If you upgrade using a “Destruction Switch,” it will add the special attack “DUR Attack” to your weapon.
    -And for a limited time only, I'll be selling a Destruction Switch for only 800 Boam.
    -Would you like to buy one?

Rif:
    -Purchase
    -No thanks

(Obtained Destruction Switch!)

TS's Daughter: Thank you~.


Getting something you can sell to a dude in the Northwest corner for 100 Boam per.
(little brunette kid in southernmost part of town)
Child: Hey, that tree sap—
    -Do you wanna trade it for some durable bark?

(Trade?)
    -Yes
    -No

(Obtained Durable Bark!)

Child: I really wanted this, so I got a good deal.

Accepting the Quests

And now you have the pleasure of buying your own shapestone.
(blond woman inside a blue-roofed house towards the south)
Woman: I want to order a weapon.
    -You see, it's for a man who wants to knock things down.
    -Looks like it needs Vorpal Iron, though.

(Accept order?)
    -Yes
    -No

(Received an order for a weapon!)

Woman: Shapestone?
    -I guess whether the blacksmith has to prepare it by herself depends on the town.
    -Have it ready for me soon.


Ah, white cat, you sure do get around…
(In an orange-roofed house with red flowers out front a bit further south, there is an old woman)
Cat-Lover: Excuse me, but have you seen a white cat anywhere?
    -Could you save her for me? I have a feeling that she might be purring right now.

Completing the Quests

And now you have the pleasure of buying your own shapestone.
(After giving the woman Slice Claws, which is a #08 Knuckles)

Woman: Hooo... well, this looks about right.

(Obtained Conversion Switch!)

Woman: Anyway, thanks again.


Ah, white cat, you sure do get around…
Cat-Lover: Ohh, yes yes!
    -Forgive me. Please take this with my thanks.

(Obtained Blood-Sucking Pump!)

Cat-Lover: Now, no more going off to dangerous places.

Day Four, Part One

Rif: Turns out, instead of being charged an inn fee, we’ll have to take Tier along with us. Never mind that we only borrowed one room…
     -Why is it we always have to spend the night together in the workshop! Even though we were staying at a long-awaited inn!!

Killfith: Why do you always go on about trivial things? You humans, what does it matter if where we sleep is the same?

Rif: Come on, don’t you get it? I want to taste the spirit of traveling at least a little!

Killfith: If it’s bad sleeping posture you want, you can always sleep on the floor, you know…

Rif: Um…
    -Aaaanyway! I wonder if everyone’s ready to leave yet! Today for sure we'll be going to the Town of Prosban, you know!

Killfith: I can tell you’re just trying to distract me, you know…

(Side Conversation)
Rif: It seems Tier is coming with us to the Town of Prosban after all...

Killfith: ... Don't cause any more trouble.

Rif: I don't have the self-confidence to say I won’t.
(End)

V.E: You're finally up, Rif. Jade already left, you know. We better hurry, too.

Tier: Right, right, let's get going!

Rif: Ah... so you're coming after all?

Tier: Obviously. How else would you find a way to clear up that inn fee?

V.E: Ugh...

(Tier walks up to Rif and hearts her very much)

Tier: Now that that's settled, let's head out, Rif!

Rif: Ah, hold on…

Murno: (annoyed) ...

Rif: Um, that is...

Murno: (grabs V.E’s arm) We've already taken up an excessive amount of time here. We should really head off towards town now, Miss V.E.

V.E: I—I got that, but... geez, ouch—that hurts, Murno!

(Murno starts dragging her away)

V.E: Hey, Rif, be sure to keep on our tails!

Rif: They're going to get lost that way... geez, what is this...

Tier: Don't worry about it. This just means that we can head over to town at our leisure!

Rif: Wait... What are you saying...

Killfith: How miserable... let's just go.

Rif: Right.

Roche: Have a good trip! Take care, everyone!

Thus: Please take good care of our daughter.

Rif: Uh... yes, sir!

(The Bearded Forest)

(Side Conversation)
Rif: In any case, we have to head over to the Town of Prosban. But Master has no sense of direction, so I can't help but be concerned...

Killfith: Unless you want to lose sight of them, stop pausing, will you?

Tier: At the rate we're going, there'll be a fight up ahead. Really, such troublesome people.

Rif: Whose fault do you think it is that we have to go through this in the first place?!
(End)

Eventually we find the other half of the party standing and waiting…

Rif: Ah, Master, Murno… thank goodness. Looks like you took the right way.

V.E: You're the one who’s lagging behind. I thought you’d gone off on your own or guessed wrong about which path to take.

Rif: What does that mean? Of course I wouldn't get lost, but I was seriously concerned about you guys.

V.E: Oh geez... thanks for your concern, but exactly how many times have you been to the Town of Prosban?
     -I, on the other hand, can’t count how many times I’ve been there, so I wouldn’t simply get lost! Speaking of which, from this point, we should probably…

(Cue clanging noise)

Killfith: What was that piercing sound…?

Rif: Was that a bell?

Tier: It's the alarm! Something must have happened nearby! I wonder if a big Stray has appeared?

V.E: We still have to continue on towards town... everyone, be careful.

Tier: Well since I'm with Rif, I don't have to worry no matter what kind of Stray it is!

Rif: Yeah! Leave it to me!

Murno: And since I'm with Miss V.E, I also can have some peace of mind. Shall we head off, Miss V.E?

V.E: Er, yeah...

Rif: Um…

Killfith: Ughh...

Rif: What?!

Killfith: I didn't say anything.

Rif: You… ah, never mind, let’s go!

(Side Conversation)
Rif: Looks like something appeared near town, so we have to step cautiously.

Killfith: You're one to talk about being reckless. You should learn caution yourself before advising other people.

Rif: Oh, yeah... I'm sorry.

Tier: Hey, hey, everybody gets down sometimes, but you've gotta pick yourself right back up again!

Rif: Whose fault do you think all this is, anyway!
(End)