Citadel Lorencio

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Spirits drop at level 1.

Bernadette (Young Nun) is the guildmaster of Citadel Lorencio.

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Prologue= It is both alpha and omega.

A space that connects worlds, it devours all and creates all.

The Abyss.

The Way was opened by one wizard and closed by another.

A Wizard and a cat, heroes who saved the world from crisis.

This pair was soon known as "Black Cat Wizard."

People speak of "Black Cat Wizard" as a hero.

But suddenly these two disappeared.

Why? Where did they go?

Nobody knows.

And now...

It's been half a year since anyone saw "Black Cat Wizard."

Wiz: So what that means is...

Wiz: ...are you even listening??

-- It looks like you've been caught spacing off again.

-- Wiz lets out a frustrated sigh.

Wiz: I guess it's a bit late to be explaining all this to you now.

Wiz: You're a person that would just throw away fame, no?

-- Inherited mastership works that way.

-- Telling that to Wiz, he lets out a boisterous laugh.

-- The guild has sent you an invitation to join headquarters.

-- You refused their offer about six months ago.

-- Yet headquarters is still looking for you.

Wiz: The four sages probably are thinking that we're there.

Wiz: If they're trying to gather wizards, it'll get heated there.

-- Wiz no doubt has personal experience with this.

Wiz: There's no point in me heading back to HQ like this.

-- and so...

Wiz: I need to get my human form back.

Wiz: That's why we're on this journey!

-- Wiz smiles at you softly.

Wiz: But first, let's check this.

-- You check where Wiz pointed.

There is a door floating.

-- The door leads to the town of Lorencio.

-- It looks like you reached your destination in no time.

Wiz: Hurry up or I'll leave you behind!

Stage 1: The Walled Town= -- You pass through the gate into the bustling city.

-- People chatter, shop owners call out for customers.

Wiz: This place is always busy!

-- The vivacity of the city makes your heart race.

Wiz: We should hurry before the sun sets!

-- You suppress your desire to dilly dally and follow Wiz.

-- After a bit you see a large church.

Wiz: Hope we can get some good work today!

-- You listen to Wiz with hope and follow him into the church.

-- Opposite of the outer world, inside the church it is quiet.

-- Your eyes circle around at the lovely illuminated interior.

-- You approach a lone sister in front of you.

Bernadetta: Welcome to the Lorencio Guild. I am Bernadetta.

Bernadetta: I am the master of this Guild.

Bernadetta: Are you here today for work?

-- You tell her you are and she starts to look a bit troubled.

Bernadetta: We have many requests, but...

-- You can’t give work to unregistered wizards?

Bernadetta: You’ve helped us before and I would like to, but...

She considers it, then begins shuffling through some papers.

Bernadetta: I think this about all I can offer you right now.

Bernadetta: It’s not really work for a wizard so much.

-- You tell her you’ll accept and she chuckles.

Bernadetta: Well then, may the spirits protect you.

Wiz: ...

Wiz: Trash pickup, waterway cleaning... just random jobs!

-- Work is work.

-- You and Wiz share a glance and depart the church.

Stage 2: New Sleeping Quarters=

Wiz: Ugh, we finally made it back.

-- You and Wiz both stretch your sore arms and legs.

-- You have returned to the church at the edge of town.

-- This church looks like it will be your new home from now.

Wiz: I'm having some extra dinner tonight. I deserve a treat!

-- Wiz is in a festive mood tonight.

-- But her expression suddenly changes.

Wiz: But I guess the tough part is just getting started.

-- You force a smile to make up for Wiz's sudden mood change.

Stage 3: Church Job=

-- You cautiously open the gates to the church.

-- And just then...

Cheeky Boy: Why did you come back here, wizard man?

Boy with Glasses: Get outta here!

Young Girl: Kitty cat!! Come here kitty!

-- Before you know it you are trapped by the surrounding kids.

-- You see that Wiz is being manhandled by the children.

???: Settle down you guys!

-- A voice booms out and the children freeze.

-- You notice the leaders of the local guild standing in the door.

Cheeky Boy: Oh no! It's Bernadetta!

-- One of the boys calls out.

Bernadetta: ...Bernadetta?

-- Bernadetta grabs the boy before he can get away.

Cheeky Boy: Ouch! Owowowowowow!

Bernadetta: I thought we talked about calling me Ms. Bernadetta?

Bernadetta: Understood? That's how we speak to adults.

Cheeky Boy: Shut up hag!

Bernadetta: Excuse me?

Cheeky Boy: Let's get out of here!

Boy with Glasses: Go go go!!

Young Girl: Wait for me!

Bernadetta: Hey! You kids wait up!

-- The boy frees his hand and flees the church.

-- The other children take off after him.

Bernadetta: Those darn kids.

Bernadetta: Sorry about that, wizard. You must be tired from work.

-- You smile and reply that it's ok.

-- The children at this church have all lost their parents.

-- Bernadetta works both here and at the guild.

-- You ask if there is nobody else who can care for the kids.

Bernadetta: Nope. I'm still surprised that they took to you like that.

Bernadetta: They don't usually just approach people like that.

-- That's quite an "approach" the children have.

-- Bernadetta thanks you for being kind to them.

-- A guestroom in the church has been prepared for you.

-- You are finally able to focus on the work you came here to do.

-- That is, to turn Wiz back into her human form.

-- Night falls deeper as you sit stop the mounatin with Wiz.

Wiz: Looks like it really won't be that easy to find!

-- You have both been tracing over the magic scroll for ages.

Wiz: Transmutation...that's a skill of the dragon clan, right?

Wiz: That's not something you'd see in your average scroll.

Wiz: I've asked Rusche for help, but I don't trust her...

-- The transmutation is your only clue at the moment.

-- A forbidden art where a true name is thrown away for another.

-- With this art, one can change into anyone else.

-- Wiz's condition likely stems from transmutation like this.

-- This is the only info you can count on right now.

Wiz: Yeah I guess so...

-- Wiz watches you roll up the magic scroll.

Wiz: So headquarters has finally recognized your power!

Wiz: This is the dream of most wizards!

Wiz: I've never heard of anyone just throwing it away!

-- Are you really going to complain?

-- Wiz lets out a laugh at this comment.

Wiz: Getting promoted gives you rank but they steal your freedom.

Wiz: Anyway, just be careful that they don't find you.

-- That's why we're laying low.

-- And also why we can't get satisfying work!

Wiz: Hehe, you're a bit of a celebrity!

-- Wiz glances at you with a larger smile each time.

Wiz: It's late today, let's call it a night.

-- Night has fallen outside.

-- You lay on the bed and close your eyes.

-- ... ...

-- ... ... ...

-- Somewhere far away...

-- You hear something that sounds like growling.

-- What could that be?

-- This must be the wind blowing through the forest.

-- ... ... ...

-- You fall asleep while listening to the wind.

Stage 6: Wall Repairs=

(Upon entering Stage 6)

-- Today you are once again doing chores for Bernadetta.

-- You are quietly laboring away. Next to you...

Wiz: Nothing to dooooooo! It's so booooring!

-- Wiz stetches and lets out a yawn.

-- If he's that bored, why not lend a paw.

Wiz: Yeah maybe...but...

-- Wiz lets out a sigh.

Wiz: There's not enough work for me to help today.

-- He's right. You may not even have enough for dinner.

-- Then again there might be zero work soon.

-- You return to work, grateful for what you have now.

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(After completing Stage 6)

Wiz: Yikes, this one is huge!

-- Wiz is again mumbling to herself.

-- You raise your eyes to see a floating door-like panel.

-- You look around and see the wall encircling the city.

Wiz: It's like a prison wall. I don't really like it here.

-- The huge wall is no doubt there to protect the city.

-- Perhaps a relic from a long forgotten war?

-- When all of a sudden...

Friendly Old Man: Is that really so rare?

-- An old man notices you gazing at the wall.

-- You nod at the kind looking man.

Friendly Old Man: I guess if you aren't from around here, it looks odd.

Friendly Old Man: That wall is the pride of this town.

-- The man laughs loudly, but then suddenly changes his tone.

Friendly Old Man: Truth is, that wall keeps this town safe from a beast!

-- A beast?

Friendly Old Man: Yeah. A Rabid demonic beast!

-- You are taken aback by this sudden revelation.

-- The man nods deeply.

Friendly Old Man: There's a huge creature that lives outside the city.

Friendly Old Man: It's as big as the mountains and fierce as a dragon!

Friendly Old Man: The kinda beast that destroys whole kingdoms!

-- The man takes a minute to think.

Friendly Old Man: He who will guide the world into the abyss.

Friendly Old Man: I'm pretty sure that's what the priest used to call him.

Friendly Old Man: At any rate, those walls are saving us from certain doom!

-- This old man's passionate words stir your memories.

-- A growl that echoes in the dark of night.

-- Could that have been the creature this man speaks of?

Friendly Old Man: Hey there, you ok?

-- You had become lost in thought.

-- The old man starts to apologize.

Friendly Old Man: Sorry about that, didn't mean to scare ya!

Friendly Old Man: Don't worry. It's just an old fairy tale!

Friendly Old Man: The wind around here is strong and makes weird noises.

-- The man laughs out loud as he pats you on the back.

-- Just then you hear a bell that marks the coming of evening.

Friendly Old Man: Woah! Is it that time already?

Friendly Old Man: I need to get back cause my old lady is scarier than the beast!

-- The man walks off laughing.

Wiz: Are you worried about what that old guy said?

Wiz: There's stories like that in every town.

-- You nod, but something about the story still bothers you.

-- You can't quite explain just what it is that makes you uneasy.

Wiz: You worry too much! We've got more important matters at hand!

-- You realize he's right.

-- You need to figure out how to return Wiz to human form.

Wiz: Did you just realize what you need to do?

Wiz: Our first and foremost concern needs to be...

-- Wiz stares at you with dire seriousness in his eyes.

Wiz: What are we going to do for dinner?

-- Just as Wiz says this, your stomach let's out a growl.

Stage 7: Find the Children=

-- You finish early and head back to the church.

-- When you reach the church, Wiz makes an odd face.

Wiz: What is that??

-- You look up to see what he's referring to.

-- You see Bernadetta with her face in a bundle of wood.

Wiz: Is this some new game around here?!

-- You and Wiz share a glance and then speak to her.

Bernadetta: Oh, the wizards! You guys were quick today!

-- You tell her that there was no work to be found today.

-- It seems like there is no more work for you in this town.

Bernadetta: I apologize for that, I wish I could find more for you.

Bernadetta: I think it would be best if you registered at the guild.

Bernadetta: I can vouch for you so I'm sure you can get work fast.

-- You shake your head.

-- Getting found by headquarters would be disastrous.

-- You decided to ask Bernadetta about her previous behavior.

Bernadetta: Hm? Is is that weird?

-- You think so.

-- To be honest, Bernadetta looks a bit sad.

Bernadetta: I was looking for those kids.

Bernadetta: I was already outside the city, so I thought I'd check.

-- You turn to look at the church.

-- The unusually quiet church is uncomforting to you.

-- Bernadetta tells of how this happened.

Bernadetta: Those kids shouldn't be in town. Maybe the forest?

Bernadetta: It's not that confusing of a forest. Where are they??

-- Shall we go look for them?

-- Bernadetta perks up at your offer.

Bernadetta: Really??

Bernadetta: Thank you so much, I would be in your debt!

Bernadetta: I would like to go too, but I have other orders.

-- Leave it to us.

-- Bernadetta seems relieved.

-- She thanks you profusely and heads to town.

(Before Stage 7-1)

Wiz: Well then, let's be off!

-- Even the local forest is dauntingly large.

-- You and Wiz are well-prepared and about to leave...

-- ...but just before you leave your feet come to a stop.

Wiz: ???

-- A bush in front of you has made some rustling noise.

-- A boy jumps out. You recognize him from the church.

-- You are about to speak to him, but Wiz stops you.

Wiz: Wait. He's up to something.

-- You duck down to avoid being spotted.

-- ...

-- The boy is nervously looking around him.

-- He checks once more and heads back on the path.

Wiz: What is he doing?

-- You shrug.

Wiz: Smells like trouble!

Wiz: Let's follow him!

(Before Stage 7-4)

-- The trail continues onward.

-- You have no sense of what direction you are traveling.

-- The boy you were following has disappeared.

Wiz: That little guy is good to have lost us like that.

-- You use the sun and your map to pinpoint your location.

-- He came out this far??

-- It would seem that way.

Wiz: Hey! I'm gonna check this spot!

-- Wiz's shout breaks your thought.

Wiz: There's a cave over here!

-- Sure enough, a cave entrance stands in front of you.

-- In front of the cave are a series of small footprints.

Wiz: Seems like he's in here.

-- You and Wiz exchange a look and enter the cave.

(Before Stage 7-4 Boss)

Wiz: This is a deep cave! Huge inside!

-- Wiz's excited voice bounces off the cave walls.

-- The cave is pitch dark, but some holes in the ceiling shine.

-- The light beams reflect off the moss and add a green color.

Wiz: This is really beautiful!

-- You nod and agree with Wiz.

-- You almost forget why you are there in the first place.

-- You hear something.

-- The wind creates spooky sounds within the cave.

-- Or could that be a beast?

Wiz: Uh...ummm...

-- You are intoxicated with the unreal surroundings.

-- Wiz is also mesmerized. You sense some nervousness.

Wiz: Just keep going down, don't look back.

-- Unable to hear her, you ask her to repeat herself.

-- The wind in the cave creates a howl-like sound.

-- The howling wind is getting stronger.

-- Almost as if it were inside your head.

Wiz: Run!!

-- Wiz's yell echoes through the cave.

(After Stage 7-4 Boss)

-- Your legs begin to shake.

Wiz: I don't think I have the guts to help you with this one!"

-- You had a feeling that's what she was going to say.

Wiz: Blast it with magic! When it cracks open, RUN!

-- You focus your concentration on a single point.

-- You focus your magic and fire...

-- Only to find something you couldn't have imagined.

Young Girl: Ooooohhhh...

Boy with Glasses: Nnnnnnnn...

Cheeky Boy: Hmm

-- You raise your arms and the children stand up.

-- You and Wiz are dumbfounded.

Stage 8: Further Down the Road=

-- The sunlight breaks through the canopy and leaks light on you.

-- You listen to the birds sing happily.

Cheeky boy: what are you doing? keep up!

-- You and Wiz share a glance and sigh.

-- This boy is leading you through the woods.

-- These woods sprawl out behind the church.

-- Today you aren't worried about getting lost.

-- This boy is confident and seems to know these woods.

-- This is like a backyard to him.

-- From the corner of your eye, you notice Wiz jump.

Wiz: I think we just crossed a barrier.

-- Barrier?

-- Wiz nods silently.

Wiz: You know about the 'lost forest' right?

-- you shake your head no.

Wiz: It's a living forest where fairies dwell.

Wiz: They put up barriers to protect their home.

Wiz: You could end up getting lost forever!

Wiz: I heard that you have to negotiate with the fairies!

-- You tilt your head and ask.

-- So, is this that 'lost forest?'

Wiz: I don't know, but that was definitely a barrier.

Wiz: Unless...

-- Wiz looks straight ahead.

Wiz: You would think someone would have found a cave this big.

-- In front of you is the entrance to the cave.

-- When did you get here again?

-- Looking at the entrance, you remember your recent trip there.

-- The deep, deep cove.

-- A demon growling right in front of you.

-- But that's not what surprised you the most.

Young girl: Ooooohhh...

Boy with glasses: Nnnnnnnn...

-- These children stand between you and the demon.

-- To protect the children you try to jump towards the demon.

Cheeky boy: Don't hurt him!

Boy with glasses: I'll get you!

Young girl: Ooooooooooooooooo!

-- The children are standing and seem hostile to you.

-- You stand down.

-- ... ... ...

-- ... ...

-- ...

-- The beast is standing quietly.

-- The children dance around the beast.

-- Could this be the beast spoken of in Lorencio?

Wiz: What the heck?

Wiz: Those kids have tamed that beast?

-- The children hug the beast and jump on his body.

-- Are those kids not scared of that beast?

Cheeky boy: He's not scary! He's nice!

Boy with glasses: He's nicer than all the adults!

Young girl: Yeah! He is!

-- The children are defending the beast.

Wiz: They protect it like it were family to them.

-- You look at Wiz after she says this.

-- She is gazing forward right at the children.

-- You ask what's wrong.

Wiz: Anyone can say nice things.

Wiz: When we lose what's important, what can we trust?

-- Wiz seems a bit sad as she speaks.

-- Perhaps wiz also...

Cheeky boy: You wizards listening? Don't say a word about this!!

Cheeky boy: Don't tell any adults, especially Bernadetta!

-- You look at the children again, then back at Wiz.

-- You don't sense any of the anxiety from before.

-- You feel that these children are special.

-- But you decide not to tell Wiz just yet.

Cheeky boy: Hey! You listening??

-- The boy's voice jolts you awake.

-- You spaced off staring at the cave's entrance.

Cheeky boy: C'mon! We'll leave you behind!

Cheeky boy: We only brought you because you said you'd keep a secret!

-- The cheeky boy continues on deeper into the cave.

Wiz: I don't thnk the children noticed the barrier.

Wiz: It's powerful and best if the townsfolk don't know about it.

-- Wiz's statement gives you new questions.

-- How did the children find this place?

Wiz: There are cases where a child's naivety overpowers magic.

-- What about you?

Wiz: Me? Well...I...

-- Wiz laughs a bit.

Wiz: I guess I'm a kid at heart!

-- More like a kitten.


 * -|Stage 9: Voices From the Lake=

(After completing Stage 9-4)

-- You visit the guild for work only to find trouble happening.

-- Bernadetta is surrounded by a group of people.

Town Folk: We can't look after them any more.

Bernadetta: Please! There must be some way...

Town Folk: We must care for our own country's troubles!

Bernadetta: Yes, but...

Town Folk: Bernadetta, do not get involved in this any more!

Bernadetta: I will not let this go! Oh my!

-- Bernadetta notices you watching the situation.

-- The town folk give a sigh and disband.

-- You ask about the situation, but her face clouds over.

Bernadetta: Maybe you guys could ask for me.

-- Bernadetta takes a deep breath and continues.

Bernadetta: I'm sure you've noticed, I'm the only caretaker here.

-- You nod silently.

-- There are no adults at the church.

-- You had noticed before but decided not to say anything.

Bernadetta: It's the church's job to care for the orphans.

Bernadetta: The church watches this country's orphans.

-- These words give you a confused grimace.

-- This country's children...

-- Could that mean...

Bernadetta: Yes, it is what you imagine.

Bernadetta: Those children are not from this country.

Bernadetta: They are all refugees from elsewhere.

-- There's no way to look after them at the church?

-- Bernadetta shakes her head.

Bernadetta: The town folk do not want their taxes to help these kids.

Bernadetta: They don't want to deal with other's problems.

Bernadetta: We do get some kind private donations, but not much.

Bernadetta: Most of the people see those kids as a bother.

Bernadetta: Well, that's enough of me and my problems.

-- Bernadetta shifts to a smile and her voice rises.

Bernadetta: There's a good amount of work for you wizards today.

-- You accept the jobs and decide the guild can wait.

-- But you still have an uneasy, unresolved feeling in your gut.

Wiz: ... ...

-- Wiz also looks a bit distressed.

Wiz: No, it's nothing.

-- Convincing, but not convincing enough.


 * -|Stage 10: Guarding the Quarry=

-- It's been a while since you came to Lorencio.

-- You have grown accustomed to the new surroundings.

Wiz: I'm going to take a walk. I'll come back for dinner.

-- Wiz leaves without waiting for a response.

-- On your way to the guild, you hear a harp playing.

-- You look to see a minstrel playing in the street.

-- He was playing a song about the beast that lives outside.

-- The harp's music pulls you in deeper.

-- The song finishes and a wave of applause rises.

-- His song reminds you of the beast from the cave.

Minstrel: Did you enjoy my song?

-- The minstrel suddenly approached you.

Minstrel: Oh, I'm sorry if I startled you.

Minstrel: I was worried that perhaps my song upset you somehow?

Minstrel: Your face looks a bit troubled.

-- You shake your head.

-- You tell him that you liked his song.

Minstrel: Isn't it great? The world is full of songs to sing!

Minstrel: Ruling kings, damsels in distress, young lovers...

Minstrel: Songs can take us to dream worlds we may never truly see.

-- That is true.

-- You nod in agreement with the minstrel.

Minstrel: Hehe. Might you be a dream chaser as well?

Minstrel: I see. You may have the gift of song in your heart as well!

Minstrel: People love fantasies and stories. But...

-- The minstrel continues to smile as he talks.

Minstrel: The truth is what fascinates them most.

Minstrel: The stories that get passed on the most are those in truth.

Minstrel: I'm not saying your intuition is wrong.

Minstrel: It's just that there is also truth behind these songs.

Minstrel: He who will guide the world into the abyss.

-- The minstrel's words echo within you.

-- You cannot read his true intentions.

-- You doubt this coincidence, your stomach starts to turn.

-- You want to ask a question, but...

Minstrel: Well then, I should be going!

Minstrel: I have a feeling we will meet again!

-- He leaves before you can get your question out.


 * -|Stage 11: Inn on the Outskirts=

(After completing Stage 11-4)

-- You finish your task for today and head back to the guild.

Wiz: Another great day that ends peacefully!

Wiz: I'm kinda bored actually...

Wiz: How about we check for new jobs?

You nod and make your way towards the guild master.

Bernadetta: Hello wizards! Looking for more work?

-- You can tell by her face that there's nothing new.

-- Nothing fit for you to do, at least.

-- You thank her and turn to head out.

-- On the way out, you see a group gathered by the entrance.

Wiz: What's going on over there?

-- You and Wiz walk over to see.

-- A group of brawny men are catching their breath.

-- The guild members gather around them to see.

Bernadetta: What's going on here?

-- The men look up upon hearing Bernadetta's voice.

-- One of the men speaks up.

Brawny Man: The beast! The beast has arrived!!


 * -|Stage 12: Forbidden Forest=

-- In the depths of the forest...

-- A man's footsteps glide briskly thourgh the forest.

-- And just then...

Guild Wizard: WHAAAAAA!!!

-- After a loud snap, the man is hoisted upside down by a rope.

-- The man tries to wriggle himself free, but to no avail.

Cheeky Boy: Hehe!! I got one!

-- The boy is very proud of his catch.

Cheeky Boy: This makes three so far!

Cheeky Boy: I won't let you get him!

Cheeky Boy: Wizards! Get out here and do some work!

-- You hurry up and cast your "Pitfall" spell.

Wiz: This is more like actual work than what the guild gives us!

Wiz: We get to use magic, and make kids happy!

-- You laugh at Wiz's jokes and lend a hand with the magic.

-- Just then, a piercing voice rains down from above.

Guild Wizard: Wizards! What do you think you are doing??

Guild Wizard: A beast has been found in these woods and...

Cheeky Boy: Oh no!!

Guild Wizard: Are these games your work?

Cheeky Boy: Wizards, run!!

Guild Wizard: Not so fast!

-- Facing the cheeky boy's back, he begins a chant upside down.

-- It's a stun spell that would knock the boy out.

-- You notice his magic and begin your own incantation.

Guild Wizard: ...!?

-- You finish your spell a split second before him.

-- A cloud envelopes the man, still hanging upside down.

-- His body goes limp and you can hear him snoring.

Wiz: A sleep cloud! Well done!

-- It seems like a long time since Wiz last complimented you.

-- Come to think of it, Wiz has never taught you much magic.

-- You were going to ask her after he became a human again.

Cheeky Boy: Wow, you really can use magic!

-- The boy picks up Wiz.

Cheeky Boy: And you have a cat, too! You're like Black Cat Wizard!

-- Black Cat Wizard?

-- You immediately repeat it back.

Cheeky Boy: Yeah, you don't know about them?

Cheeky Boy: It's a super powerful wizard who saved the world!

-- You feel your face get red as the boy continues to talk.

Cheeky Boy: What are blushing about?

Cheeky Boy: I guess it's because you can use magic too?

Cheeky Boy: Anyways, they'll be sending reinforcements so we need to go!

-- The energetic boy turns and runs off.

Wiz: I wondered what you'd do when you heard about our legend!

Wiz: But really, we can't keep this forever.

-- You let down the man from the tree and are given a surprise.

-- He was here on a mission from the guild.

-- More wizards and strong men will be coming to the woods.

-- The guild heard about the beast and want it captured.

-- Men who want the fame of slaying the legendary beast.

Wiz: It's nice to help kids, but this is over our heads.

-- The beast is showing no threat to any humans now.

-- But still, the guild wants its mission fulfilled.

-- You are puzzled as to why.

(After Stage 12-4)

Wiz: The barrier is gone.

-- Wiz speaks softly while looking around

Wiz: It feels like someone broke it down by force, unnaturally.

Wiz: This must also be the reason that the beast was found.

Wiz: It all seems really hard to believe.

-- Wiz looks deep in thought.

Wiz: Those barriers were pretty powerful.

Wiz: They might have been to hold the demon in.

Wiz: No regular wizard could have broken those barriers!

-- Even your power, Wiz?

-- Wiz laughs at your questions.

Wiz: Not a chance.

-- He speaks frankly.

Wiz: Maybe if there were about 10 of me then I could.

Wiz: But the blastback would be so powerful, I'd vaporize!

Wiz: The first 9 to fail, then the last one might get it.

Wiz: But in general I think it's an impossible task.

Wiz: It's an old barrier, one of the Ancient Class.

-- The word "Ancient" makes your head start to spin.

-- This is territory that is unknown to any normal wizard.

-- It could even be called a "miracle."

-- You admire that 10 Wizs would be successful.

-- You realize just how amazing the sages truly are.

Wiz: Anyways, we'll be found if we don't do something.

Wiz: We need to think of a plan...

-- You nod and start chanting a spell

-- You summon a series of spells that conjur a sleep fog.

-- You're only buying time, but it's all you can do.

-- You finish the chanting and follow the boy ahead of you.


 * -|Stage 13: Hesitation and Resolve=

-- There are rumors of the guild starting a "beast hunt."

-- On this day you just happen to be overhearing these rumors.

Brawny Man: I'm tellin' ya, I saw him! He's like a son of a grizzly!

Guild Wizard: No no, he's a goblin! That's why the kids play with him@

Adventurer: Are you guys blind?? It was a beautiful forest spirit!

-- Everyone has a different tale.

-- It's almost as if they were all on different missions.

Wiz: Looks like that Confusion spell you cast in the forest worked!

Wiz: I think the cave is still safe.

-- You let out a sight of relief.

-- Rumors of the beast have become rumors of the forest.

-- So many wild stories that the wizards are losing interest.

Wiz: At this rate, it'll just drift into the realm of rumor!

Wiz: But the barrier's down so the root of the issue still exists.

Wiz: But we've bought enough time for now.

-- You nod in agreement.

-- With the barrier down, the cave will be found eventually.

-- What about making a new barrier? It'll take some time.

-- But there's no way you could put up an Ancient Class barrier.

-- Even Wiz, the Sage, couldn't do it!

-- You keep remembering the children who adore the beast.

-- Talking to the children, you understand that they trust it.

-- This can't stay this way.

-- But for now the only option you see is to protect the beast.

Bernadetta: ... ...

-- You select some work for the day and put the guild off for later.

-- Suddenly, a voice from behind you...

Bernadetta: Do you have a minute, Mr. Wizard?

-- Based on Bernadetta's expression, this is serious.

-- She takes you to a secluded spot and begins to talk.

Bernadetta: Could you tell me why you are helping those children?

-- You are puzzled by her question.

Bernadetta: I'm a guild master and I know that magic was cast in the forest.

Bernadetta: And not many wizards are as skilled as you...

Bernadetta: ..."Black Cat Wizard"

Berenadetta sneers and you quickly look away.

-- Looks like the black cat is out of the bag.

Wiz: We've been found out. Time for a nice long talk.

Wiz: But before that...

Wiz: We want you to understand something

Wiz: This is very important to those children.

-- She nods and you explain what has happened this far.

Bernadetta: Those children and...the beast!?

-- You tell her not to worry, but that makes her worry more.

Wiz: I think it'd be best if those kids stay away from the cave.

-- Wiz whispers to you.

Wiz: I'll think about it. That thing was held in with a barrier!

Wiz: That means it must have been necessary, right?

Wiz: Did the barrier hold it back? Or protect it?

Wiz: Whichever, we need to act before it's too late!

(After Stage 13-4)

-- You return to the church with Bernadetta.

-- When you open the door, the children gather around you.

Cheeky Boy: Are you back already, Bernadetta?

Young Girl: Welcome back, Aunt Bernie!

Bernadetta: Thank you, children.

-- Bernadetta is stern towards the children.

-- The children realize this and tense up.

Bernadetta: ...

-- She looks down at the children.

Bernadetta: Nor more playing in the cave, ok?

-- Her words are quiet and blunt.

-- The children all look at you.

Cheeky Boy: Wizard, you said something, didn't you??

Boy with Glasses: You promised you'd keep a secret!

Young Girl: Liar! You Liar!

Bernadetta: The wizard was worried about you and told me.

Bernadetta: It's not their fault.

Cheeky Boy: But a lie is a lie, right??

Cheeky Boy: We had a promise not to tell!

-- There are a number of glares focused on you.

-- You have trouble looking back at the children.

Bernadetta: That beast is dangerous, you must stay away from it.

Bernadetta: We won't hurt it, just please leave it to the guild!

Cheeky Boy: He's not dangerous!

Cheeky Boy: What are you going to do with him??

Bernadetta: Well, that...

-- She cannot answer

-- If he acts out, the townsfolk will be in danger.

-- We have no guarantee that he can remain calm forever.

-- The guild wants to make a preemptive attack.

-- Keeping him locked up forever won't solve anything.

-- But these reasons mean nothing to the children.

Cheeky Boy: You hateful adults...

Cheeky Boy: I can't trust you!

-- Upset, the children flee from the church.

-- ... ... ... ...

-- ... ... ...

-- ... ...

-- The children did not return to the church that night.


 * -|Stage 14: Laws and Foundation=

(Upon entering Stage 14)

-- The sun sets and you make your way towards the cave.

-- There's not other place the children would go.

-- You leave the church only to see pillars of black smoke.

Wiz: Isn't that...Lorencio?

Wiz: I've got a bad feeling about this.

-- You agree and hurry with Wiz towards the smoke.

Wiz: It's couldn't be...

-- You reach the city to find a shocking sight.

-- The wall is torn down and you hear screams and cries.

(Stage 14-4)

-- You stop a busy-looking guard to talk to him

Lorencio Guard: The beast! He's appeared again!

Lorencio Goard: You're a wizard? Come with me! ew need more men!

-- You nod and follow the soldier.

-- The ground shakes and you hear a roaring howl.

-- This beast is no doubt the one you saw in the cave.

Guild Wizard: Waaaaaaaaaaahh!

Lorencio Soldier: Somebody help!!

-- The guards and wizards valiantly battle the beast.

-- But nothing they have can match this colossus.

Wiz: We've got to go help them!

Bernadetta: Mr. Wizard!

-- Bernadetta is running towards you.

-- Your body is torn by the wounds of a hard battle.

Bernadetta: We're leaving the city. We can't beat this on our own.

Bernadetta: The townsfolk have evacuated. Here, come this way.

-- You hear a small voice.

Bernadetta: Did...did you hear that?

-- The voice sounds full of despair.

-- You hear small voices through the chaos of the battle.

-- You rush to where the voices are coming from.

Bernadetta: Over there!

-- You can see some of the figures where Bernadetta is pointing.

-- It's the children from the church.

-- Relief flows over you and you run towards the children.

Bernadetta: Oh thank the spirits! It's a miracle you're all safe!

Boy with Glasses: Bernadetta!

Young Girl: Waaaa, waaaa!

Bernadetta: Stop your crying. We need to get out of here fast.

Boy with Glasses: Wait, Bernadetta!

-- The children point to the beast.

Bernadetta: It can't be...

-- You focus your eyes on what they are pointing to.

Cheeky Boy: ... ... ...

-- The boy is on the beast's back.

-- He seems to be unconscious.

-- The beast roars and shakes his body.

-- The boy could fall off at any moment.

Bernadetta: Mr. Black Cat Wizard! Can you defeat that beast?

-- Bernadetta asks a tough question.

-- She asked so calmly...

-- She called you Wiz and Black Cat and not just wizard...

-- You think for a second and then quietly nod.

-- Maybe you can't defeat it, but you can buy some time.

Bernadetta: That'll be enough.

Bernadetta: I'm going to go save that boy!

Bernadetta: When I save him, you blast the beast as hard as you can!

-- A brash plan, but there's no time for strategizing.

-- You shut your eyes and focus your thoughts on a single point.

-- Then the signal to start.

Bernadetta: Here I go!

-- Bernadetta begins running at the beast.

-- She slips through the beasts claws and avoids an attack.

Bernadetta: Now!!

-- Bernadetta grabs the boy and dashes away.

-- And then...

Bernadetta: Unf...

-- A piercing howl.

-- Bernadetta's body flying through the air...

-- It lands on the ground...

-- A splash of blood...

Cheeky Boy: Hnn... ...nnn... ...

-- He opens his eyes.

-- He takes a glance at the sight in front of him.

Cheeky Boy: What's this? ...Bernadetta?

-- He shakes her body.

-- She doesn't move.

Cheeky Boy: Why... why is there so much blood?

-- He has no idea what has happened.

-- The beast howls and moves towards the 2 of them.

-- You get ready to unleash your magic blast when...

Wiz: Wait! You could end up hitting them as well!

-- Right below the demon are Bernadetta and the boy.

-- You knew this, but saw no other option.

-- A small thud sound grabs your attention.

-- It was the sound of someone throwing rocks.

-- There are a few more similar thuds and you turn to see...

Lorencio Guard: Over here, you nasty beast!

Brawny Man: Get away from them!

-- They launch stone after stone at the beast.

-- The monster slowly turns and stars heading towards them.

-- A different guard swoops in to save Bernadetta and the boy.

Friendly Old Man: Wizard! Over here!

-- Bernadetta and the boy are taken to a safe spot.

-- Now there are not obstacles between you and the demon.

-- It's time to let him have it!

-- You release a concentrated blast of magic at the beast.

-- It lets out a loud howl and crashes to the ground.


 * -|Stage 15: Beyond the Cross of Time=

(Upon entering Stage 15)

-- In the cave of the beast.

-- With the owner not home, the cave is dead quiet.

-- There is a large orb in front of you.

-- That beast had changed his shape.

Wiz: What the... I've got a bad feeling about this.

Wiz: Like the box that held the whole world's unhappiness.

Wiz: That box that wasn't meant to be opened. Here it is.

-- Wiz grimaces as he speaks.

-- You gaze at the orb, but feel no curses or evil.

-- You remember the battle with the beast.

-- The cries of those around you.

-- The children gazing at the fallen beast.

Cheeky Boy: Why... why...

Cheeky Boy: Why did you him, stupid wizard?

-- Their anger, focused on you.

-- And on the other hand...

Bernadetta: ... ... ...

Young Girl: Auntie... Bernie...

-- Bernadetta lays out cold before the children.

-- Unable to rely on any of the adults around them...

-- ...Bernadetta was their only support.

-- There is nothing you can say to comfort them.

Boy with Glasses: Ah...

-- The beast's eyes open at the children's voices.

-- You hold back the folk who are trying to grab the children.

-- The beasts eyes seem different than just a bit ago.

-- These are the kind of eyes you saw in the cave.

-- And then...

-- Its eyes close once again.

-- The beast's body vanishes in light, leaving behind an orb.

Wiz: That was a rough time.

Wiz: For the kids and for you.

-- You probably looked on the verge of tears.

-- Wiz is speaking in a soft whisper

-- You sense that she is truly empathetic towards you.

-- But also a frightening presence behind the words.

Wiz: No big reason.

Wiz: Just remembering the past a bit.

-- Wiz realizes that this topic is pointless.

Wiz: What a weird time we've had.

Wiz: Opened seals, raging beasts...

Wiz: It's like a story out of some kid's imagination.

-- You feel the same.

-- What happened to the kids when they left the church?

-- You talked with the kids after things calmed down.

-- When they were making a plan to help the beast at the cave...

-- A hooded wizard appeared to them.

-- This mysterious figure told them not to worry.

-- Then the wizard started to act violently.

-- And the children don't remember beyond that.

(End of Stage 15 prologue)

Wiz: A hooded wizard. Who could that be?

Wiz: And what does it want?

-- Wiz suddenly stops.

-- You sense something from behind you.

Wiz: Looks like you somehow made it back over here.

Wiz: I'd appreciate if you could tell me your tale.

Hooded Wizard: ... ...

Wiz: Looks like I won't be getting any stories for free.

-- You get into position for battle.

-- The hooded figure turns and runs.

Wiz: After him!

-- Following Wiz, you give chase.

Wiz: We've almost got him!

-- You chase the wizard into the cave and take a battle stance.

-- A fireball flies right past you.

Wiz: Woah!! What's with the sudden hostility.

Wiz: Be careful, this isn't just any wizard.

-- You can tell Wiz is uneasy about this encounter.

-- She doesn't need to say it, you can tell.

-- Facing off. you can sense this wizard's immense power.

-- This wizard is on a different level!

-- You calmly focus on the enemy in front of you.

(After Stage 15-4)

Wiz: Hya!

-- Wiz leaps on the figure from the shadows.

-- She is able to remove the hood, only to reveal...

Wiz: What...it's not possible...

-- An unbelievable sight unfolds in front of you.

-- Your eyes dart back and forth between Wiz and other Wiz.

-- Questions echo in your head and you doubt your eyes.

-- But your eyes are not lying and the answer is right there.

Wiz?: ......

-- Standing before you is unmistakably Wiz.

-- One of the Four Sages and your mentor

Wiz: What is this??

-- You are both at a loss for words.

-- You cannot process this and all you can do is stare.

Wiz?: ......

-- 'Wiz' turns and makes a quick escape

-- You finally are able to close your gaping mouth.

-- Was that an enchantment or some kind of hallucination?

Wiz: If it was, then we just got pranked big time!

-- Wiz's jokes seem less fun than usual.

-- Of course there is a reason for that.

-- The thing you just saw was the 'real' Wiz.

Wiz: Well then we might just be lucky!

-- Wiz seems upbeat about the situation.

-- Wiz is back on his usual game.

-- You ask for more info.

Wiz: We may have never found a way to return me to normal.

Wiz: And yet, here it just appeared to us.

-- Wiz looks at you and gives a wink.

-- You agree and give a nod.

-- Your unrest and concern have now shifted into hope.

Bernadetta: Are you going?

-- Bernadetta sounds a bit sad.

-- You node and give her your thanks for everything she's done.

-- Her wounds are healing well and she can return to work soon.

Bernadetta: We must tell the children.

Bernadetta: Wait here, I'll bring them.

-- She leaves to call the children.

-- It's farm season and the kids are out in the fields.

Bernadetta: We've decided to take the kids in the church.

Bernadetta: Looks like the hullabaloo with the beast changed hearts.

Bernadetta: Those kids have opened up to the towns folk bit by bit.

Bernadetta: That's thanks to you.

-- You shake your head.

-- It's thank to she who risked her life for the kids.

-- Her courage melted those children's hearts.

-- Those children now know love thanks to her.

Bernadetta: Well if that's true then I am honored.

Bernadetta smiles softly.

Bernadetta: You are the one who gave them a chance.

-- Bernadetta sees you out of the church.

-- Next on your journey is the town of Orlandi.

-- You have info that the hooded figure was headed there.

-- You feel someone behind you and hear a voice.

-- You turn to see who it is.

Cheeky Boy: Hey! Were you gonna leave without saying goodbye?

Boy with Glasses: Heeeeey!

Young Girl: Wait up!

-- The children run to you.

Cheeky Boy: Mr. Wizard...

-- The children glare at you while catching their breath.

Cheeky Boy: I won't forgive you for hurting him!

Cheeky Boy: He was our best friend!

-- You remain quiet as the children continue to glare.

Cheeky Boy: ...but you did save us.

Cheeky Boy: And you helped Aunt Bernie...

-- The boy's voice slowly grows quieter.

Cheeky Boy: So I just wanted to say thanks ...or something.

-- You find their halfway gratefulness to be cute.

-- Before you know it, you are laughing.

Cheeky Boy: What's so funny??

Cheeky Boy: You think you're hot 'cause you helped Aunt Bernie??

-- You extend your hand to the boy and he takes it smiling.

-- A fresh wind blows behind you.

-- You take the first steps on your next journey.

-- You can hear the voices call to you from the church.

Boy with Glasses: Come back again!

Young Girl: Bye bye!

Cheeky Boy: I'll be stronger than you next time you come!

Cheeky Boy: Black Cat Wizard!

Wiz: Haha, looks like our cover was blown!

-- You let out a laugh.

-- You look back one last time and wave.

-- And then turn your gaze forward.

Wiz: On to the next town!

-- Yes, finding a way to return Wiz to her former self.

-- You enthusiastically nod.

-- All you can do is believe and retain hope.