Chapter 8: Purple Dragon Mountain



On the World Map

After reuniting with the Fiana Militia, Leaf made his way west, led by the knight Carrion. He soon found himself at the foot of Purple Dragon Mountain, the headquarters of Dagda’s brigands…

Opening Cutscene

Carrion:
“This is Purple Dragon Mountain.”

Leaf:
“Thank you, we can handle the rest. You can return to General Hannibal now.”

Carrion:
“No, I’m not returning to Thracia. I’ve already informed General Hannibal.”

Leaf:
“What?”

Carrion:
“General Hannibal knows everything, Lord Leaf. No, it’s not just the general… Rumors about your survival have spread out all over the peninsula. People are counting on you to stand up and unite those fighting against the Empire. And of course, I also feel proud that I can participate in the battle to liberate my country.”

Leaf:
“Your country? You’re not from Thracia?”

Carrion:
“No, I was born into a Lenster knight’s family. My father died in battle, but my mother and I were rescued by General Hannibal. Please, Lord Leaf, allow me into your service. I want to be part of the battle retake Lenster!”

Leaf:
“…I don’t have such strength. I don’t know whether I’m really capable of recapturing Lenster…”

Carrion:
“There’s no need to worry about that. Let us head for General Hannibal’s mansion.”

Leaf:
“He has a mansion?”

Carrion:
“Yes, it’s located on the mountain. There are many people like me staying there. Count Dorias has been training young knights under the protection of General Hannibal.”

Leaf:
“What!? Dorias… Did you say Count Dorias!? The Count… He’s alive…?”

Carrion:
“Will you come?”

Leaf:
“Of course! Being able to see Count Dorias again is like a dream come true!”

August:
“Lord Leaf, forgive my interruption, but bandits have appeared. They seem to attacking a nearby village. What do you want to do?”

Leaf:
“Help them, of course. You’ll fight with us, right Carrion?”

Carrion:
“Of course, Lord Leaf. It’s strange, though… A bandit named Dagda is in charge of this area. His village is being attacked…?”

(Scene switches to Ruemay and Gomes)

Ruemay:
“Hey, give me the money that you promised. I have to get back to my own army.”

Gomes:
“Sorry, but can you help us out just a bit more? Looks like some more enemies showed up, so I need someone to guard this mansion. I still got some more work to do.”

Ruemay:
“Damn, this is more than I bargained for. All right then, let’s get this over with…”

16th Turn

Ruemay:
“God, what’s taking Gomes so long? Hmm… Looks like I have no choice but to go myself. I didn’t want to draw any unwanted attention…”

Conversation (Othin, Marty)

Marty:
“……”

Othin:
“Hm? Hey, it’s Marty!”

Marty:
“Ulp… N-No, you got the wrong guy…”

Othin:
“Turning your back isn’t gonna hide you, you know. What are you doing out here?”

Marty:
“Um…well… Gomes, he…”

Othin:
“That’s not what I’m asking! If you’re going against Dagda and Lady Eyvel, then you’re going against me, too! Prepare to die!”

Marty:
“W-Wait! …Sorry. I was wrong…”

Othin:
“…So you’ll join our side?”

Marty:
“…Well, but Gomes…”

Othin:
“Argh! Make up your mind! Are you with us? Or against us!?”

Marty:
“O-Okay, okay! I’m on your side! You don’t have to shout…”

Conversation (Halvan, Marty)

Marty:
“……”

Halvan:
“Hm? Marty…”

Marty:
“Ulp… N-No, you got the wrong guy…”

Halvan:
“…Turning your back isn’t enough to hide yourself, you know… Anyway, what’s the meaning of this?”

Marty:
“Um…well…Gomes, he…”

Halvan:
“What do you mean, ‘Um, well’! Marty…”

Marty:
“I-I had no choice…”

Halvan:
“…Let’s get this straight. Are you going to betray Dagda and Lady Eyvel and turn to the other side?”

Marty:
“A-All right… You don’t have to get so angry…”

Halvan:
“So that means you’re on our side, right?”

Marty:
“……”

Halvan:
“Marty!”

Marty:
“O-Of course! Yeah…”

Fighting Ruemay

Ruemay:
“Sorry, but I need the cash. Don’t feel too bad about it.”

Defeating Ruemay

Ruemay:
“Eline, Mahal, Min… Sorry… Papa can’t make it home…”

Releasing Ruemay

Ruemay:
“Sorry, you have my gratitude. I’ve had enough of this. I’ll support my kids with a real job from now on…”

Fighting Marty

Marty:
“Oh, man… What have I gotten myself into?”

Defeating Marty

Marty:
“Why… Why me…”

Releasing Marty

Marty:
“I-I’m sorry! I had no choice… I really wanted to side with you guys from the start. Sorry…okay?”

After beating the map

Leaf:
“So that’s done…”

August:
“It looks like the other bandits have calmed down as well.”

Leaf:
“They got out of control after their leader left…”

August:
“There’s an old saying, ‘A thousand pegasi led by one dragon is stronger than a thousand dragons led by one pegasus.’ It emphasizes how important a leader is to any army.”

Leaf:
“…I have to learn from that saying as well.”

(If you captured Ruemay and finished the map)

August:
“Lord Leaf, I have brought the leader of the bandits.”

Leaf:
“All right. Let him pass.”

(Ruemay appears)

Leaf:
“So you’re the bandit leader… Your uniform looks just like that of the Thracian army…”

Ruemay:
“Hmph, that’s none of your business. Why don’t you hurry up and kill me off?”

Leaf:
“No, I have no such intention. I’ll release you if you just answer one question.”

Ruemay:
“Release…? Never! I’ll be staining my name as a Dragon Knight if I take pity from an enemy!”

Leaf:
“But you have a wife and children, right? If you die, they will suffer without income. That’s really all right with you?”

Ruemay:
“……”

Leaf:
“You have your issues as well. I won’t dig into your personal information, nor will I pursue you after this.”

Ruemay:
“…What is it…that you want to know?”

Leaf:
“I want to know where the owner of this mansion, Dagda, and his daughter Tanya have gone.”

Ruemay:
“…… They’re inside. Gomes is in there as well. …He’s out to kill them.”

Leaf:
“All right, thanks. August, release this man, dragon and all.”

August:
“…Yes…”

Ruemay:
“…I’m sorry.”

(If Tanya is dead/captured and Dagda is alive)

Leaf:
“Dagda, you’re all right.”

Dagda:
“Ah, Lord Leaf. Sorry to put you through this… Is Eyvel with you?”

Leaf:
“……”

Dagda:
“What’s the matter?”

Leaf:
“Eyvel… She’s in Manster. We…couldn’t save her…”

Dagda:
“What! What were you doing in there!?”

Leaf:
“I couldn’t do anything! I…just couldn’t…”

Dagda:
“……”

Leaf:
“If only I were stronger… If only I had more power…!”

Dagda:
“…It’s all right. Stop blaming yourself.”

Leaf:
“But…”

Dagda:
“I’m sorry I shouted, I wasn’t expecting such news. But you’re a tough one… Forgive me, I was a little harsh.”

Leaf:
“Dagda…”

Dagda:
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you out from now on. I may not be as strong as Eyvel, but I’m still tougher than those youngsters. We’ll go back and save Eyvel together!”

(If Dagda is dead/captured and Tanya is alive)

Tanya:
“Lord Leaf…”

Leaf:
“Tanya… Good, you’re all right.”

Tanya:
“Yes… Gomes let me go after I told him my father was dead. He asked me to apologize to the villagers…”

Leaf:
“I see… Tanya, I’m sorry about Dagda…”

Tanya:
“No, it’s all right. He did the right thing…”

Leaf:
“What are your plans now? Do you want to come with us?”

Tanya:
“Is it all right if I go along with you?”

Leaf:
“Of course. I would ask you to come.”

Tanya:
“Y-Yes! Of course I’ll go. Thank you!”