Chapter 8x: The Blazing Sword



On the World Map

Roy vowed to protect Lilina forever. However, with Bern coming full force at them, the Lycia Alliance Army wouldn’t stand a chance.

Therefore, Roy decided to obtain the Divine Weapons before Bern got their hands on them. Lilina showed him to a cave on the outskirts of Ostia, where the first Divine Weapon was hidden.

Located at the foot of a volcano, traversing through the cave was going to be no easy feat.

Opening Cutscene

Bandit:
“B-Boss! An army’s invading our cave!”

Henning:
“What! How many of ’em are there?”

Bandit:
“Dunno, Boss. I hope there aren’t too many of them…”

Henning:
“This is weird… The Lycian nobles have bigger problems than dealing with brigands like us.”

Bandit:
“Well? What do we do?”

Henning:
“They probably don’t know much about this cave. Just lure them onto the lava cracks and get rid of ’em.”

(Scene switches to Roy)

Lilina:
“This way, Roy! The Divine Weapon is kept on the other side of this lava pit.”

Roy:
“Lilina, are you all right? Have you calmed down?”

Lilina:
“Well… I’d be lying if I said I was really fine, but this isn’t the time for mourning. It’s up to me to protect Ostia, like my father before me.”

Roy:
“All right… Good for you, Lilina.”

Lilina:
“I’m okay because you’re with me, Roy…”

Roy:
“What? Did you just say something?”

Lilina:
“No, nothing. Oh, I suppose I should tell you what I know about the Divine Weapon. The one kept here is the sword that was used by Roland, one of the Eight Heroes.”

Roy:
“Roland… Is that Roland the Hero, the first marquess of Ostia?”

Lilina:
“Right, he’s our oldest ancestor. The sword is called the Durandal, the Blazing Sword.”

Roy:
“The Durandal…the name has a strange echo to it. So Roland fought the Dragons with that sword during the Scouring?”

Lilina:
“That’s how the legends go. There’s also another story behind the Durandal. After the Scouring ended, Roland returned to his hometown of Ostia. He then raised the Durandal high above his head, and the land that had been trampled upon during the war suddenly bloomed with life again.”

Roy:
“Wow…that must be some sword.”

Lilina:
“Well, it’s a weapon that can defeat Dragons. It must have some special powers in it.”

Roy:
“Yes. Oh, I heard that a group of bandits has made its base here. Is it going go be all right?”

Lilina:
“? Is what going to be all right?”

Roy:
“I mean, there’s always the chance that they might have taken the Durandal.”

Lilina:
“No, don’t worry. Only those of Roland’s blood know how to remove the Durandal from its altar.”

Roy:
“Oh, okay. Then everything’s fine. All we have to do is get rid of the bandits before obtaining the Durandal.”

Battle with Henning

Henning:
“Sigh… What are you guys doing in a place like this? Well, but since you’re already here… I can’t just let you go, can I?”

Defeating Henning

Henning:
“Crap… I knew this would happen…”

After Beating the Map

Lilina:
“Roy! Here it is!”

Roy:
“So this is the Durandal… It’s bigger than I thought. I don’t think many of us are going to be able to swing it.”

Lilina:
“But history has it that Roland was a small man. I think it’s the person’s skill that determines whether he can use it or not.”

Roy:
“Then if I improved my swordsmanship, I would be able to use it as well?”

Lilina:
“Well…maybe.”

Roy:
“Maybe? Come on…at least say ‘probably.'”

Lilina:
“Hahaha…”

(Obtained Durandal)

(Merlinus appears)

Merlinus:
“Master Roy! A squadron of Bern’s Dragon Knights has arrived at Castle Ostia!”

Roy:
“What! They’re here already?”

(Scene switches to outside. Inside Ostia city)

Narshen:
“Hehehe… Are you Roy? I must thank you for getting rid of that idiot, Leygance, for me. Now, you will surrender Ostia to me!”

Roy:
“Don’t be ridiculous! Who would give Ostia to the likes of Bern…!”

Narshen:
“Oh?
Do you intend to fight us with that sad little group of yours? That’s fine with me. I shall crush you, as I did with Hector!”

Roy:
“Damn!”

A voice from outside the map:
“That’s enough!”

(Troops from Etruria appear and surround Narshen’s group)

Soldier:
“General Narshen! A legion has arrived from Etruria!”

Narshen:
“I can see that, you fool! Why…”

Percival:
“I am Percival, Knight General of Etruria. Yesterday, we were informed by Sorcery General Cecilia that Ostia had requested Etruria’s protection. Therefore, Ostia is to become a protectorate of Etruria, as of now.”

Narshen:
“What…!”

Cecilia:
“You seem discontent. We are prepared for battle. But do those Dragon Knights of yours stand a chance against these numbers?”

Narshen:
“You…”

Cecilia:
“I am Cecilia, Sorcery General of Etruria. Ostia will now go under our protection.”

Narshen:
“Argh…you…you…!”

Soldier:
“General Narshen, please control your temper! General Percival is the one of the greatest battle leaders in Etruria. And with General Cecilia here as well, we’ll be slaughtered!”

Narshen:
“I know! We’re leaving! Cecilia, is it? Watch your back from now on!”

(Narshen and his troops leave)

Percival:
“Are you General Roy of the Lycia Alliance Army?”

Roy:
“Y-Yes! I am leading the Alliance Army in place of Lord Hector.”

Percival:
“I see. Lycia is in a time of hardship. Our king also sends his words of regret for Lord Hector’s death.”

Roy:
“Thank you for your consideration. If Etruria hadn’t helped us… Ostia would be under Bern’s control now. Thank you very much.”

Percival:
“I am not the one to thank. I simply followed my king’s orders. You should thank Cecilia, who put her foot down with the king to get his approval.”

Roy:
“She…argued with the king?”

Percival:
“Yes, now isn’t that something? Well, I must be off. Two of the three Etrurian Generals shouldn’t be leaving the country for so long. Cecilia, can you take care of the rest?”

Cecilia:
“Yes. Thank you, Percival. You can leave the rest to me.”

(Percival leaves)

Roy:
“Whew…General Percival… Now he’s someone.”

Cecilia:
“Nervous, were you?”

Roy:
“General Cecilia! It’s good to see you again.”

Cecilia:
“How are you doing, Roy? You look a little tired, but you seem okay.”

Roy:
“Yes, thanks to Etruria, we were able to avoid disaster.”

Cecilia:
“I’m glad we made it here in time.”

Roy:
“I’m sorry. I put you through a lot of trouble…”

Cecilia:
“No. It will be beneficial for Etruria for Ostia to go under our protection.”

Roy:
“Beneficial?”

Cecilia:
“Yes. As you know, Bern’s aggression is becoming a problem. We want to do something about it as well, but since we haven’t been directly invaded yet, we have no reason to go to war with them. But if Bern gets any stronger, the balance of power on Elibe would be shattered.”

Roy:
“So when Ostia requested protection, you saw it as a good reason to declare war on Bern?”

Cecilia:
“Exactly. We simply did what would be the best for us. You’re not in our debt.”

Roy:
“All right.”

Cecilia:
“So you shouldn’t thank us.”

Roy:
“Understood, I won’t. Oh, please come inside. I’ll introduce you to the rest of the army.”

(Roy leaves)

Cecilia:
“…He’s gotten so bold in the short time that I haven’t seen him. Well, he is a boy, after all.”