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Helping Ellenora • Speak to Ellenora • Gather info about the nefarious goings-on • Head to Ellenora's house • • Head to Jakolo's Inn • Head to Ellenora's house again • Check Ellenora's corpse • Talk to Pupunin • Investigate Pupunin's den • • • Conclusion
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The following is the script of dialogue used in the Blade Quest Failure and Success.
Contents
Helping Ellenora • Speak to Ellenora • Gather info about the nefarious goings-on • Head to Ellenora's house • • Head to Jakolo's Inn • Head to Ellenora's house again • Check Ellenora's corpse • Talk to Pupunin • Investigate Pupunin's den • • • Conclusion
Helping Ellenora[edit]
Lant
Come on, Ellenora! Time to pay up!
Ellenora
I-I'm sorry, but I'll need another day or two...
Tarsus
I'm gettin' awful tired of hearin' that line.
How long're you gonna keep us waitin'? Huh?
How long're you gonna keep us waitin'? Huh?
Ellenora
B-but I don't have the money... Please, just give me time...
Lant
Yeah, no. Your time's already up.
Renaud
If she can't pay, she can't pay. Hey, I've got an idea...
Nia
...Huh. Shouldn't we do something?
Rex
Yeah, we can't let them get away with this...
Perceval walks towards the commotion.
Rex
Whuh? Perceval, what the-?!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Perceval is now in front of Ellenora.
Renaud
Shove off!
Perceval
...You should leave here.
Lant
I do as I please, gutter trash!
The scene fades out again.
Lant
Gwah-!
The scene fades in again. Lant is now collapsed on the floor.
Tarsus
H-h-he's strong all right... We're outmatched here...
Perceval
I say again: leave. I will not repeat myself further...
Renaud
...Dammit! We'll meet again!
Speak to Ellenora[edit]
Nia
Everything OK? Are you hurt?
Ellenora
Y-yes, I mean, no, I mean... I'm fine.
Thank you ever so much for your help.
Thank you ever so much for your help.
Nia
Can I just ask, what was their deal?
Ellenora
They, ah, came to collect on a loan...
One day at work, I accidentally cause a wealthy patron to be injured.
They made me cover the medical fees, which put me in significant debt...
The person I borrowed from was not a nice man, and the interest kept mounting up...
I gave them everything I earned, but still my debt kept increasing.
One day at work, I accidentally cause a wealthy patron to be injured.
They made me cover the medical fees, which put me in significant debt...
The person I borrowed from was not a nice man, and the interest kept mounting up...
I gave them everything I earned, but still my debt kept increasing.
Nia
Right, right... That explains why those goons were all over you.
Ellenora
If this keeps up, I won't have enough to live on, much less pay them back...
I don't know what the point of living is, anymore...
I don't know what the point of living is, anymore...
Nia
Don't talk like that! It sure as hell beats dying, I can tell you that much.
Rex
Yeah, what Nia said.
While there's life, there's hope... Or something like that.
It's too soon to give up just yet.
While there's life, there's hope... Or something like that.
It's too soon to give up just yet.
Nia
Exactly. We'll do what we can to help you repay the debt.
Ellenora
You would...? Thank you, oh, thank you!
Nia
For now, you should probably go home and rest. You're looking a bit pale...
Ellenora
OK. If you think that's best...
I live close by here. Please, do let me know if you learn anything...
I live close by here. Please, do let me know if you learn anything...
Nia
Yeah, leave it to us.
Ellenora
Thank you, once again... Be well, friends.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Ellenora has now left.
Nia
...Right. Now then. Shall we ask around about this loan shark person?
Perceval
...Would you mind waiting a moment?
Nia
What's up, Perceval?
Perceval
My intuition tells me...
...that this is no simple dispute among civilians. I feel there is more at play...
I wish to be part of this investigation.
...that this is no simple dispute among civilians. I feel there is more at play...
I wish to be part of this investigation.
Nia
This is quite something, coming from you, Perceval.
Why not? Let's split up and search for clues.
Why not? Let's split up and search for clues.
Rex
And once we've asked around, let's meet back up at Ellenora's. OK?
Perceval
Understood.
Gather info about the nefarious goings-on[edit]
Cattart[edit]
Cattart
The loan shark? Nah man, I wouldn't borrow money from him even if you paid me.
Why? For one, I hear he's in cahoots with that quack Celian.
I understand medical fees, but charging an arm and two legs, sending people to moneylender if they can't afford it...?
That's some evil scary stuff right there.
If you need a doctor, whatever you do, make sure you don't go to Celian!
Why? For one, I hear he's in cahoots with that quack Celian.
I understand medical fees, but charging an arm and two legs, sending people to moneylender if they can't afford it...?
That's some evil scary stuff right there.
If you need a doctor, whatever you do, make sure you don't go to Celian!
Arran[edit]
Party member: Info 1
Arran
Loan shark, loan shark... Ah, you must mean Arreth!
That guy's been acting suspicious...
That guy's been acting suspicious...
Arran
You wanna know what I saw?
I saw Arreth, coming out of the Old City of Teddim late one night...
Weird, right?! I bet he's cooking up some scheme...
I saw Arreth, coming out of the Old City of Teddim late one night...
Weird, right?! I bet he's cooking up some scheme...
Lunatheo[edit]
Party member: Info 1
Lunatheo
A loan shark? Huh... No clue.
But there's definitely dudes here that you shouldn't tangle with.
But there's definitely dudes here that you shouldn't tangle with.
Lunatheo
They've been going around town lately, pretend-hurting themselves to extort money from hardworking people.
What's worse though is that there's a doctor working with them, "charging" the "injured" stupidly high fees.
You'd do well to steer well clear of that kind of noise, fellas!
What's worse though is that there's a doctor working with them, "charging" the "injured" stupidly high fees.
You'd do well to steer well clear of that kind of noise, fellas!
Filias[edit]
Party member: Info 1
Filias
Mmhm... No, I'm sorry, but I don't think I know anything about that.
But, yet, however! I do have the good fortune of being the owner of a very lucky vase.
Wanna come and look?
But, yet, however! I do have the good fortune of being the owner of a very lucky vase.
Wanna come and look?
Gagachi[edit]
Gagachi
Friends want know about loan shark?
Sorry, but Gagachi not know anything. Keep asking around though. Maybe someone else know.
Sorry, but Gagachi not know anything. Keep asking around though. Maybe someone else know.
Alemma[edit]
Alemma
A moneylender...?
Gee, I dunno about that... "Buy cash, or do without" is my credo.
So, I'm sorry, but I've got places to be. Mind taking your questions elsewhere?
Gee, I dunno about that... "Buy cash, or do without" is my credo.
So, I'm sorry, but I've got places to be. Mind taking your questions elsewhere?
Cultock[edit]
Party member: Info 1
Cultock
Apologies, I don't know anything about that subject.
How about you ask Lunatheo? He hears all sorts of gossip.
How about you ask Lunatheo? He hears all sorts of gossip.
Plyme[edit]
Plyme
Hmm... Sorry, I've got nuffin'.
I don't know anything about a moneylender.
...Oh, hey, but...
One hears about some strange things happening to townsfolk recently, so you guys be careful.
I don't know anything about a moneylender.
...Oh, hey, but...
One hears about some strange things happening to townsfolk recently, so you guys be careful.
Head to Ellenora's house[edit]
Ellenora
Have you discovered something?
Rex
Bits and pieces... After talking to the townsfolk, here's what we know.
Tora
Pretend-injured blackmailer people and doctor name Celian are work together.
Nia
Also, the doctor has some secret ties to the moneylender, Arreth...
Rex
We also heard rumors that the medical fees he charges are astronomical.
Perceval
Further, the doctor and the lender meet at night in the Old City of Teddim...
Tora
That mean doctor and loan shark working together!
Ellenora
It sure sounds like I've been had...
Rex
But all that's not enough proof to get them arrested. Not yet.
Perceval
...Then we must seek other means.
We shall visit the old town at night and witness them in the act.
Evidence thus obtained, we may then judge them fairly.
We shall visit the old town at night and witness them in the act.
Evidence thus obtained, we may then judge them fairly.
Nia
Hm, yeah, that'd be the quickest way...
Tora
Not sure will go so smooth...
Rex
We can argue here till the Armu come home, and we'll make no progress.
Let's do as Perceval says. Let's visit the Old City of Teddim at night!
It's bound to be dangerous, though. Ellenora, you should stay home.
Let's do as Perceval says. Let's visit the Old City of Teddim at night!
It's bound to be dangerous, though. Ellenora, you should stay home.
Ellenora
I will. Thank you, everyone...
For the Weak[edit]
The party is watching the doctor and the moneylender's meeting.
Nia
The doctor and the loan shark?
Dromarch
So it would appear.
Mòrag
It seems there was merit to the hearsay.
Dromarch
A doctor is meant to relieve the townsfolk's suffering, not add to it.
We can't let this stand...
We can't let this stand...
Perceval vanishes into a black smoke.
Rex
Perceval?!
Doctor
What about the woman? Were you able to collect?
Moneylender
Oh, there were complications, but we reached an agreement. It'll be over soon.
Perceval
Hmph... I should say it will.
Perceval appears in front of the two and knocks them out.
Rex
Perceval!
Nia
Are they dead?
Perceval
No... Simply knocked out.
If we tie them up, Ardainian guards can collect them later.
If we tie them up, Ardainian guards can collect them later.
Mòrag
...That was a fine display, but I will say this. Jumping in alone was an unnecessary risk.
Rex
Right, what Mòrag said! What if there'd been more of them?
Perceval
...It was the right moment. I exercised my judgment.
If we had wasted any more time, they could have gotten away...
which would in turn lead to the suffering of many innocents...
If we had wasted any more time, they could have gotten away...
which would in turn lead to the suffering of many innocents...
Poppi α
That one possibility, but we are comrades! Should not forget to use teamwork!
Mòrag
...Perceval?
Why are you so set on eradicating evil?
Why are you so set on eradicating evil?
Perceval
...There is evil in this world which the law is not equipped to deal with.
Many shed tears and even blood suffering in its shadow.
When a new lease on life was given to me...
I felt a duty to use my power to help uplift the downtrodden.
As if it were the reason for my existence: to punish all evil that lurks in this world.
Many shed tears and even blood suffering in its shadow.
When a new lease on life was given to me...
I felt a duty to use my power to help uplift the downtrodden.
As if it were the reason for my existence: to punish all evil that lurks in this world.
Nia
Punish all evil... Well, if that doesn't sound noble, I don't know what does!
Mòrag
Ah, so that will is where all your might stems from...
Rex
Well, anyhow. We're allies now, right?
Trust us to help you!
Trust us to help you!
Perceval
...I'll try.
Nia
Well, whatever. At least we closed the case. No need for all this scolding, am I right?
Perceval
Ah, but it is not over yet.
Nia
Say what?
Perceval
We have indeed felled the doctor and the moneylender, but many evildoers involved in the case are still at large.
Rex
Right...
Well, in that case we'd best get to tracking them sharpish!
Well, in that case we'd best get to tracking them sharpish!
Perceval
No need.
Rex
Huh?
Nia
How so?
Perceval
This is my job.
It does not seem fair to trouble you all any further.
It does not seem fair to trouble you all any further.
Perceval is leaving.
Perceval
Please leave it to me.
Pyra
Um, Perceval?
Nia
...And he's gone.
Rex
*sigh* It's like he didn't hear a single word we said...
Head to Jakolo's Inn[edit]
Perceval
I have apprehended all the evildoers involved in the recent incidents...
Consequently, the woman Ellenora need worry about her debt no more.
Consequently, the woman Ellenora need worry about her debt no more.
Mòrag
A job very well done, Perceval... But next time, please do not go off on your own.
Perceval
...I'll see what I can do.
Mòrag
You do realize that your actions could have endangered the whole party?
Perceval
And yet, the reason I acted alone was precisely to avoid endangering you...
Nia
Hey, hey. How about we table this for now.
We should hurry up and bring Ellenora the good news.
We should hurry up and bring Ellenora the good news.
Rex
You're right. Let's go and put her mind at ease!
Head to Ellenora's house again[edit]
Ellenora lies on the floor, lifeless.
Rex
...Ellenora? What... Why...?
Mòrag
Some time has already passed since she last drew breath...
Rex
B-but... Who would...?
Perceval
Whoever it was, they may have left clues. We must search thoroughly
Check Ellenora's corpse[edit]
Perceval
The wound indicates...a single, deadly blade strike.
No signs of struggle...
No signs of struggle...
Nia
A one-hit kill?
Perceval
I doubt she was even aware of any danger.
The deed was perpetrated by a professional killer...
The deed was perpetrated by a professional killer...
Nia
That's awful... What was the point in killing her...?
Perceval
...You. Scum. How long will you skulk in the shadows?
A Gormotti mercenary arrives in front of the party.
Bradly
My, my... The Heartless Judge. How long's it been...twenty-odd years?
As I live and breathe...
I wondered which Blade could be giving a ruthless band of assassins like my Bloody Lobsters trouble...
But I never expected that Blade would be you!
As I live and breathe...
I wondered which Blade could be giving a ruthless band of assassins like my Bloody Lobsters trouble...
But I never expected that Blade would be you!
Perceval
Causing you trouble? What are you talking about?
Bradly
Ha! Now you're trying to play dumb?
You capturing our employers put paid to our finely-crafted moneymaking scheme, you know.
You've made it clear that you wanted to wash your hands of our enterprise, damn you! So why come back now?
Could it be that you actually miss the killing? Eh, mister Heartless Judge?
You capturing our employers put paid to our finely-crafted moneymaking scheme, you know.
You've made it clear that you wanted to wash your hands of our enterprise, damn you! So why come back now?
Could it be that you actually miss the killing? Eh, mister Heartless Judge?
Perceval
...You claim to know my old self, scum?
I recognize neither you, nor that "Heartless Judge" sobriquet you keep using.
I stake no claim to the power over life and death, and I renounce killing. I am not the Perceval you knew.
I recognize neither you, nor that "Heartless Judge" sobriquet you keep using.
I stake no claim to the power over life and death, and I renounce killing. I am not the Perceval you knew.
Bradly
Heheh... Bwahahaha!
The man who's killed women and children without batting an eyelid now renounces killing?
Gahahahaha! The irony is too delicious!
The man who's killed women and children without batting an eyelid now renounces killing?
Gahahahaha! The irony is too delicious!
Perceval
...I assume this is your handiwork. Why did you kill the woman?
Bradly
...Why?
I'm getting paid for it. What other reason do I need?
I'm getting paid for it. What other reason do I need?
Perceval
Your employers have been caught and judged, by me. There is no paycheck waiting for you. Is that not so?
Bradly
Hey now, aren't you forgetting something?
Whatever the reason, once you enter a contract, you have to do the deed. That's the rule, remember?
Reputation is everything in this world. Or have you forgotten that too...?
It's a shame, seeing as you used to be the one who killed not for pay or glory, but because you liked it so much.
Man, people sure can change... Oh yeah, but you're a Blade, right?
Whatever the reason, once you enter a contract, you have to do the deed. That's the rule, remember?
Reputation is everything in this world. Or have you forgotten that too...?
It's a shame, seeing as you used to be the one who killed not for pay or glory, but because you liked it so much.
Man, people sure can change... Oh yeah, but you're a Blade, right?
Perceval and the party prepare to fight.
Perceval
...Have you said your piece?
Bradly
Chill out, Percy. This was just a warning.
This is what's gonna happen if you keep meddling with our work. Got it?
You'd better keep it in mind, Perceval the Pacifist.
This is what's gonna happen if you keep meddling with our work. Got it?
You'd better keep it in mind, Perceval the Pacifist.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Bradly has left.
Nia
What a weirdo...
Mòrag
Judging by the technique however, he is a capable swordsman.
Certainly not a foe to be taken lightly...
Certainly not a foe to be taken lightly...
The scene fades to black again.
Perceval
...
The scene fades in again, Perceval is leaving.
Nia
Perceval! Where're you going?!
Perceval
Isn't it obvious...? I'm giving chase.
That man cannot remain at large...
That man cannot remain at large...
Nia
You're gonna avenge Ellenora, is that it? And alone, again?
Perceval
The man's grudge is against me, and me alone. There is no need for you to get involved.
Mòrag
Perceval... This has ceased to be your problem. It's our problem now.
One that we must join forces in solving.
One that we must join forces in solving.
Nia
That's right, Percy! Let us give you a hand!
Perceval
...Very well.
Do as you wish, then.
Do as you wish, then.
Nia
Great! Now that's settled, we should find out more about that mook.
Mòrag
It might make sense to task the mercenaries with collecting intel on the Bloody Lobsters.
If we can predict their next move, we should be able to stop them with Perceval's aid...
If we can predict their next move, we should be able to stop them with Perceval's aid...
Talk to Pupunin[edit]
Rex
Pupunin, tell me. Is it true you're involved with the Bloody Lobsters?
Pupunin
That is gross misunderstanding! It actually opposite! Pupunin fearful for own life!
Perceval
...Explain.
Pupunin
There is plot in place to get rid of me, to make sure dark secrets of ex-Chairman Bana stay secret.
And so, Bloody Lobsters get employed, and life of Pupunin now in danger!
And so, Bloody Lobsters get employed, and life of Pupunin now in danger!
Rex
Right, I gotcha. It's not that you hired them, it's that you're their next target...
Pupunin
Right! Exactly! Pupunin not sleep a wink from stress!
Is possible that friends wish to find Bloody Lobsters?
Is possible that friends wish to find Bloody Lobsters?
Rex
That's right.
Pupunin
In that case, please guard Pupunin!
Assassins come to kill Pupunin for sure, then friends can capture them!
Assassins come to kill Pupunin for sure, then friends can capture them!
Perceval
You volunteer to act as bait?
Rex
It seems like a good idea, but also kinda dangerous.
Perceval
It will be fine, so long as I am here...
And hopefully, you Drivers as well?
And hopefully, you Drivers as well?
Rex
You know it, Perceval! We'll be there with bells on, and we'll keep Pupunin safe as anything!
Pupunin
Life of Pupunin already threatened, so act as decoy not big deal!
Rex
Awesome, sounds like a plan.
Pupunin
Me think Bloody Lobsters most likely come in the night.
Please assemble in front of den of Pupunin on Salvage Deck at dead of night!
Please assemble in front of den of Pupunin on Salvage Deck at dead of night!
Investigate Pupunin's den[edit]
Pupunin
Zzz... Zzz... Snrghzzz...
Rex
Pupunin sure is a sound sleeper.
Nia
Is this what "not sleeping a wink" looks like now...?
Perceval
...Quiet now. They're here...
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the Bloody Lobsters are on the Salvage Deck.
Rocke
Come to interfere with us again, mister Heartless Judge?
Perceval
Where is the man I want?
Rocke
He said to tell you to mind your own business.
Perceval
In that case, I will bring you down and draw him out...
Rocke
Haha, you can damn well try!
Perceval
Yeagh!
Past Companion[edit]
A lance is thrown towards Perceval who avoids it by disappearing into black smoke.
Perceval reappears next to Rex.
Perceval reappears next to Rex.
Bradly
Gahahahaha!
Nice one, Perceval! I can see that you move just like you did back then.
I take back what I said. You have not changed in the slightest.
It's just like that time...
That time you disobeyed me, betrayed your friends, and tried to leave the Bloody Lobsters...
Gahahahaha!
Nice one, Perceval! I can see that you move just like you did back then.
I take back what I said. You have not changed in the slightest.
It's just like that time...
That time you disobeyed me, betrayed your friends, and tried to leave the Bloody Lobsters...
Gahahahaha!
Perceval
...I don't see what's funny.
Bradly
You don't? But it's exhilarating! The excitement of it!
To think we might kill each other again... It thrills me like nothing else!
To think we might kill each other again... It thrills me like nothing else!
Perceval
...I thought I told you.
I have no recollection of you at all.
I have no recollection of you at all.
Bradly
You won't play along, huh? Well, I don't mind.
The generous guy that I am, I will bury you with my own hands once more!
Just like I did 20 years ago! Gahahaha!
The generous guy that I am, I will bury you with my own hands once more!
Just like I did 20 years ago! Gahahaha!
The party gets ready to fight.
Perceval
Foolish. Under the circumstances, you have no hope of winning.
Bradly
Huh? Oh, you're relying on friends now?
You, Perceval? Really?
Ehehe... Well, certainly I would have preferred to assassinate you...
and with this crowd here, it'd hardly be a proper assassination.
Oh, I suppose I could just wipe out the lot of them too just like you would...
You, Perceval? Really?
Ehehe... Well, certainly I would have preferred to assassinate you...
and with this crowd here, it'd hardly be a proper assassination.
Oh, I suppose I could just wipe out the lot of them too just like you would...
The previously defeated Bloody Lobsters are now behind the party, trapping them in a pincer.
Bradly
There, problem solved!
The Heartless Judge[edit]
Bradly is out of breath, panting.
Bradly
Ugh... Why the hell won't you end this?!
Perceval
...I am not a killer. Not even when it comes to worthless scum like you.
Bradly
...Heh heh heh... Not a killer?
Stop fooling yourself, boyo...
Even if you don't kill me now, you can bet your arse someone will...
...Like that woman. Everyone dies, sooner or later...
Perceval!
Your skills... They are made for ending people's lives!
It's like you don't get it...
It doesn't matter how many times you're reborn, a killer is what you are.
Need proof? That burning desire you feel to kill me now is proof enough!
What's wrong? Do it!
You hate me, don't you? You won't let scum like me live, will you?!
You can stop holding back and kill me already, Perceval!
Stop fooling yourself, boyo...
Even if you don't kill me now, you can bet your arse someone will...
...Like that woman. Everyone dies, sooner or later...
Perceval!
Your skills... They are made for ending people's lives!
It's like you don't get it...
It doesn't matter how many times you're reborn, a killer is what you are.
Need proof? That burning desire you feel to kill me now is proof enough!
What's wrong? Do it!
You hate me, don't you? You won't let scum like me live, will you?!
You can stop holding back and kill me already, Perceval!
Bradly gets into a fighting position once more.
Bradly
Do it, and reclaim your past glory!
Perceval disappears into black smoke then reappears and punches Bradly in his stomach.
Perceval
...I will not.
Dying here would be too easy an end for one such as you.
No, you will live, so that you can spend the rest of your life atoning for your sins.
Dying here would be too easy an end for one such as you.
No, you will live, so that you can spend the rest of your life atoning for your sins.
Bradly
That... Isn't that a fate crueler than death...?
Perceval, you really are the Heartless Judge...
Perceval, you really are the Heartless Judge...
Conclusion[edit]
Pupunin
Well done, friends! Thank you for saving Pupunin!
Pupunin in your debt, and will certainly repay...one day!
Pupunin in your debt, and will certainly repay...one day!
Perceval
...We only did what's right. No reward is necessary.
Perceval leaves.
Tora
Hey! Perceval! Wait, meh!
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Perceval has now left.
Poppi α
It like Perceval not even listen when we talk about importance of teamwork.
Tora
Tora and friends follow Perceval! Pupunin keep up good work!
Pupunin
Bye-bye, then!
The scene fades out for a moment again. Perceval is near the edge of the Salvage Deck with his Driver.
Rex
That was a job and a half, wasn't it?
But we avenged Ellenora. I bet she's happy about that.
But we avenged Ellenora. I bet she's happy about that.
Nia
It was sketchy, but we pulled through.
And we got our revenge! I'm sure Ellenora'd be pleased.
And we got our revenge! I'm sure Ellenora'd be pleased.
Mòrag
It took a while, but vengeance is ours.
I imagine Ellenora is smiling...wherever she is.
I imagine Ellenora is smiling...wherever she is.
Zeke
A job well done, Perceval! I gotta say, it wasn't easy...
But justice is served! That's what Ellenora would've wanted.
But justice is served! That's what Ellenora would've wanted.
Perceval
...It matters not.
So long as there are those in need of judgment, I will continue to mete it out with this sword.
That is all.
So long as there are those in need of judgment, I will continue to mete it out with this sword.
That is all.