Chapter 6: The Trap



On the World Map

After taking Saul, a priest of the Elimine Church, and Dorothy, his bodyguard, into his ranks, Roy led his forces through the mountains into the territory of Toria, located just to the southeast of Ostia.

Toria was governed by Lord Orun, a half-brother to Lord Hector and known for his peaceful personality. Orun’s home castle seemed to be a safe place for Roy to rest.

However, Bern’s malicious grip had extended to these lands as well…

Opening Cutscene

(Inside Castle. Cath appears)

Cath:
“Well, sneaking in here was fine, but there’s nothing worth stealing! The room in the north seems to have some treasure, but the security is so tight… …Are those footsteps?”

(Cath hides. Wagner and some soldiers appear)

Wagner:
“I trust everything is under control.”

Soldier:
“Yes, our soldiers are stationed all around the castle.”

Wagner:
“Good, lead them inside and ambush them, just as we did with Lord Orun.”

Soldier:
“Yes, sir.”

Wagner:
“I want Princess Guinevere alive. The rest don’t matter. Now go.”

(Soldier leaves)

Wagner:
“Hahaha… The Silver Wolf’s granddaughter, and now Princess Guinevere… With these prizes to offer, Bern will be sure to allow us on their side.”

(Wagner leaves. Cath emerges from her hiding place)

Cath:
“Hmmm…now this is getting interesting.”

(Scene switches to Roy)

Merlinus:
“Well, finally we can get a good night’s rest, Master Roy!”

Roy:
“I wonder. The man who said he was Lord Orun’s advisor…”

Merlinus:
“Wagner? Did he bother you in any way?”

Roy:
“He seemed to be in control of everything, as if he owned the place. And we can’t see Lord Orun because he’s ill? Something’s not right…”

Merlinus:
“Hmm… You do have a point, Master Roy.”

(Saul and Dorothy appear)

Saul:
“Excuse me, Master Roy. There seem to be an awful lot of soldiers patrolling the area.”

Dorothy:
“I think we’re being spied on.”

Roy:
“What? No…”

Cath:
“You noticed? Impressive.”

Roy:
“!? Show yourself, intruder!”

(Saul and Dorothy leave. Cath appears)

Cath:
“Hi!”

Roy:
“And…who might you be?”

Cath:
“Aw, we can talk about me later. You know, I overheard that Wagner guy talking in the main hall, and he said he’s going to ambush you guys.”

Roy:
“Lord Orun would never do that!”

Cath:
“Oh yeah, that person’s dead. That dark magician assassinated him or something.”

Roy:
“What!?”

Cath:
“And he’s going to capture you guys and turn you into Bern so he can join up with them.”

Merlinus:
“Hold it, Master Roy! Don’t trust people like this so easily!”

Cath:
“You can believe me or not, it’s up to you. But don’t come crying to me when you find yourselves in trouble!”

(Guinevere appears)

Guinevere:
“Roy…if what she says is true…”

Roy:
“Let’s set a trap. We’ll pretend we’re leaving. If Wagner is after us, he’ll do something to persuade us to stay.”

Cath:
“If you’re gonna go outside, use the room in the north! That room leads to the courtyard, so you’ll be out of here in no time. Good luck!”

(Cath leaves)

(Roy and company try to go outside. Wagner chases hurriedly)

Wagner:
“Oh, Master Roy! Where are you going? I will escort you into the castle, so please follow me.”

Roy:
“My apologies, sir, but I have just received an urgent report. Excuse us, but
we must be going now.”

Wagner:
“Oh… But I surely cannot see you off without paying my respects and offering you a place to stay! Lord Orun would never forgive me for that! Please, Master Roy, will you not spend just one night here with us?”

Roy:
“Do not worry, I shall tell Lord Orun myself that you are not to blame. I ought to pay my respects to him anyway. Please show us to his room.”

Wagner:
“As I said, Master Roy, Lord Orun is ill and cannot see you.”

Roy:
“I am sorry, sir, but if we cannot see him, we have no reason to stay here. We are in a hurry. Excuse us, but we must be off.”

Wagner:
“You are leaving…no matter what?”

Roy:
“……”

Wagner:
“Then I have no choice but to kill you now! Everyone! Attack! Kill them all, but leave Princess Guinevere alive!”

(Wagner leaves)

Roy:
“Damn! So they were after us!”

(Saul appears)

Saul:
“Master Roy! Even if we escape this way, we’ll just be attacked from behind!”

Roy:
“Then we’ll take over this castle! Everyone, follow me!”

(Wagner retreats to the throne)

1st Turn

(Inside prison cell)

Sue:
“All this noise…a battle? What’s going on outside?”

6th Turn

(Cath appears)

Cath:
“Whoo, they’re at each other’s throats now. Suppose I’ll take what I can.”

(Cath starts moving around the map to loot the treasure chests)

Conversation (Roy, Sue)

Sue:
“Who is it?”

Roy:
“What? What’s a girl doing here?”

Sue:
“? …You aren’t from the castle?”

Roy:
“Who are you? Oh, my name is Roy.”

Sue:
“I am Sue. Are you the cause of the sound outside?”

Roy:
“Sound?”

Sue:
“The sound of battle.”

Roy:
“Oh, yes. We’re fighting the denizens of the castle. It’s a long story…”

Sue:
“I see. Then I am on your side.”

Roy:
“?”

Sue:
“This castle’s residents are my enemies as well.”

Roy:
“What? What do you mean…”

Sue:
“Please give me a bow. I will fight alongside you.”

(Sue joins)

Conversation (Roy, Cath)

Roy:
“Hey! You’re…”

Cath:
“Oops…”

Roy:
“Wait!”

Cath:
“Hey, what do you think you’re doing? Let go of my arm! Ow! That hurts!”

Roy:
“Oh, I’m sorry. But…what are you doing here?”

Cath:
“Well, um, you know, it’s complicated. I have things to do, you see?
Hahaha…”

Roy:
“Things to do? Here? On a battlefield?”

Cath:
“Dummy, it’s because this is a battlefield… …Whoops.”

Roy:
“…Do you have some ulterior motive that we’re unaware of?”

Cath:
“Ulp…”

Roy:
“Wait, is that why you told us the way out…?”

Cath:
“Um, what? I have no idea what you’re talking about!”

Roy:
“Who are you…?”

Cath:
“Now, now, don’t worry about such trivial things! Oh, I gotta go. Bye!”

Roy:
“Hey, wait!”

Battle with Wagner

Wagner:
“Damn you, useless vassals! Well then, I have no choice. Witness my magic… and bow down before its power!”

Defeating Wagner

Wagner:
“No…my plan…was flawless…”

After Beating the Map

(Inside Castle)

Roy:
“…So you’re the granddaughter of the leader of one the clans in Sacae.”

Sue:
“Grandpa is the strongest warrior in Sacae. People call him the Silver Wolf.”

Roy:
“The Silver Wolf… I’ve heard of him. But what are you doing in Lycia?
Sacae is to the east.”

Sue:
“Bern invaded Sacae, so we of the Kutolah clan decided to fight. So grandpa let the women and children escape to Lycia, but…”

Roy:
“But?”

Sue:
“Traitors… The Djute clan turned to Bern and ambushed us.”

Roy:
“……”

Sue:
“We were all separated. I found my way into these lands and was rescued by Lord Orun. But his advisor, Wagner, assassinated Lord Orun and took over the castle.”

Roy:
“And so you were captured…”

Sue:
“Is your army fighting Bern?”

Roy:
“Yes… Our lands were invaded by Bern as well.”

Sue:
“Then let me go with you. Fighting Bern will let me rescue grandpa. I also want to avenge Lord Orun.”

Roy:
“We’re headed for Ostia. It’s in the opposite direction as Sacae, but is that okay with you?”

Sue:
“I don’t mind. No matter where we are, Mother Earth and Father Sky will always be watching over us.”

(Sue leaves. Merlinus appears)

Merlinus:
“Master Roy! The messenger I sent to Ostia just returned, and he says that Ostia is in a state of chaos!”

Roy:
“What!”

Merlinus:
“There has been a rebellion among those who want to surrender to Bern.”

Roy:
“Is Lilina safe?”

Merlinus:
“She has been taken hostage. The rebels are currently in control of Castle Ostia, and they are fiercely clashing with the soldiers who wish to retake the castle and rescue Lady Lilina.”

Roy:
“We have to hurry to Ostia! Lilina, be safe!”