Night Two - V.E

V.E: I thought you might be here.

Rif: Master.

V.E: Even though it’s the night before the match, you look pretty composed.

Rif: It’s not really that. It’s just, there's no point trying to wiggle my way out of it now, you know?

V.E: You’re talking pretty big… it’s painful to see you getting so elated just because you managed to beat Jade.

Rif: That’s not why! It’s because everything—all of the fighting and the results of the training I’ve gone through till now—makes me want to work even harder.
    -You'll see!

V.E: It seems like you're finally starting to understand what true strength is.

Rif: True strength...? I don't really understand something complicated like that.

V.E: Real strength is not just about power... how should I say this. It's that the strength of the soul is also important.
     -It's said among Craftknights that if you invest your own soul in a weapon that you created that you can feel your partner's soul as well.

Rif: To feel a weapon you invest in... I'm not sure, but I got a feeling I might understand.

V.E: Ohh? Sounds like you might have even experienced it once.
    -Then, tomorrow, you show me that strength of yours.

Rif: Yeah. I'll do my best!

Night Two - Murno

Murno: So you were here, Rif.
    -So… how are you preparing for tomorrow? Do you think you’re ready?

Rif: I know I said it was a sure thing, but Master has always been my partner, you know? But I guess it’s useless trying to wiggle my way out now.

Murno: Even though you helped me so much today, I still can’t seem do anything…
     -But I still want to do something, so if you think of anything I can do to help you, please tell me, okay? I want to be useful.

Rif: It’s all right. I’ll be just fine. In fact, rather than that…
    -It’s my fault you had to go through so much today. It must have been really rough on you.

Murno: No, it wasn't a problem, really… I could only stand on the sidelines gaping while everything was happening.

Rif: Even though I said I would protect you, you still ended up suffering through so much…
    -Therefore... I’ll definitely win tomorrow’s match so I can protect you on the way to town!

Murno: Huh? Ah... thank you.

Rif: By the way, why on earth did you suddenly want to go to town so badly?

Murno: (blushing) That’s… actually…

Rif: Is it another secret?

Murno: Y-yeah…

Rif: Ahaha… everything seems to be a secret with you, huh?

Murno: Well… this secret is a bit different from the others, though…

Rif: Oh, uh, really?

Murno: I’ll head back now.

Rif: Ah… did I say something wrong?

Night Two - Lemmy

Lemmy: I thought someone…
    -So it's you after all…

Rif: What do you mean ‘after all?’

Lemmy: I saw a suspicious silhouette, so I simply came to investigate.

Rif: When you say suspicious, do you mean me? How am I suspicious?

Lemmy: I suppose you haven't realized... you're plenty suspicious.

Rif: What does that mean?

Lemmy: You're here every night, without fail, disturbing this place.

Rif: I... can't really deny that...
    -That reminds me. How are those guys who were hurt?

Lemmy: Their injuries weren’t anything serious, so they have recovered... no, I shouldn't say that, should I...

Rif: What do you mean? How bad have they gotten?

Lemmy: No, it's not that they're injured, but they've become oddly quiet, as if they are reflecting on something... which is a good thing, as far as I'm concerned.

Rif: I see. Then they're all right. I was especially worried about Sarge.

Lemmy: Because you beat him up in another petty quarrel?

Rif: It wasn't a quarrel! It was a match!

Lemmy: Oh? What's the difference?

Rif: It's completely different! It's like, you know... the heart of it or something?

Lemmy: Heh... heart, huh... I envy you sometimes.

Rif: Hey... you're not making fun of me, are you?

Lemmy: Who knows.

Night Two - Killfith

Killfith: I thought you might be here…
     -Hanging around a place like this even though we have a match set with Master… Have you given up already?

Rif: It’s not that, but Master has always been my partner, you know? Though I know it’s useless trying to wiggle out of it now.
     -But, rather than dwelling on that, I should just get ready for tomorrow if I’m not going to sleep, you know?

Killfith: How like you to come to such a wise conclusion.

Rif: Anyway, Killfith, I wanted to thank you for your patience today.

Killfith: Patience?
    -(irritated) Being your partner is a constant exercise in patience.

Rif: That’s so mean! I was just talking about when we were taking back the demon stone!

Killfith: ?

Rif: You actually wanted to just beat those guys up and take the demon stone back by force, didn’t you?
    -But, for my sake, you held back… so thank you.

Killfith: Holding back for your sake…. Don’t be an idiot!
    -I just wanted to watch you suffer.
    -I can’t believe you even went so far as a dogeza for those imbeciles…

Rif: Ah, geez… I must have looked pretty lame doing that.

Killfith: You did. I'd never be able to do something so pathetic.

Rif: You don’t sugarcoat anything, do you?

Killfith: I guess being able to debase yourself like that is just another decisive difference between you and I…
    -And for Murno…

Rif: Huh…? What is it, Killfith?

Killfith: Tch… how long do I have to deal with this simpleton…

Rif: Wha—what’s that supposed to mean?!

Night Two - Jade

Jade: Oh, if it isn’t Rif.
     -You got a match with V.E tomorrow. Is it really okay to be standing around in a slack-jawed daze?

Rif: I’m not in a daze or anything. I know there’s no point trying to wiggle my way out of it now. It’s just that Master has always been my partner, you know?
    -Anyway, what are you doing out here, Aniki?

Jade: I’m staying as a guest with Chief. He’s kind of a fussy guy, so I figured I’d just step out for a bit…
    -… Hey. I told you not to call me Aniki.

Rif: Are you staying at the Chief’s place because you didn’t bring any money with you? You could always stay the night with us.

Jade: That’s easy enough to say, but with Murno and Killfith already staying at your place, wouldn’t that just cause a lot of problems?

Rif: Well… I don’t really know about that, but Master is injured…

Jade: And since she’s got such a hard head, there’s no way she’d ask for help. It’s for Rob, you know.

Rif: For Master Rob?

Jade: Don’t worry about it! And you can win tomorrow. If you were able to win the match against me, it means your training’s been adding up.

Rif: Aniki, when I fought against you today, were you really testing my skills?
     -If you had been serious, I don’t know if I would have been able to win, even with Killfith there.

Jade: Ohh, what an unusually humble opinion, coming from you.

Rif: I mean, whenever you're seriously angry, you’re flat-out terrifying. I’d definitely recognize that face right away.

Jade: What was that?

Rif: See? Scary.

Jade: In any case, you gotta make sure tomorrow’s match is a solid win so V.E can have some peace of mind.
     -Besides, you already won against me. If you even think about losing the match with V.E, I won’t forgive you.

Rif: Hey, hold on there…

Jade: Is that understood!

Rif: Yes, sir!