Scenario:A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 1: Family Reunion - Episode 2

A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 1: Family Reunion - Episode 2

The crew enjoys a meal with Elsine and her attendant, Icas. Elsine reveals that she currently leads the Luceria Knights, a gang opposed to Arrogante's Eligoth Knights.

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Yuisis is relieved to receive a letter from her cousin Elsine, whom she had long assumed to be dead.

(Captain) and the crew accompany the girl as she seeks to reunite with her relative.

Yuisis: Now to find El's house...

???: Yuisis!

Yuisis: El?

Yuisis turns toward the direction of the voice. The very next moment, a girl springs forth to embrace her.

Elsine: Yuisis! Is it really you, Yuisis?

Yuisis: Sure is. It's been ages, El.

Elsine: I'm so glad... you're still alive...

Yuisis: Same here, El. I was worried sick.

Tears begin to fall from Yuisis's eyes as she grips Elsine even tighter.

???: I understand how you must feel, El, but we've got business to discuss. Why don't we move this inside...

???: Look, Lady Yuisis's companions can only stand by awkwardly.

???: And above all else, we can't be sure who may have their eyes and ears on us here in the middle of the street.

Elsine: ...!
Y-yeah...

Elsine tears herself away from Yuisis after listening to the man's reasoning.

Yuisis: I'm surprised you were aware that we'd arrived.

???: Well, it's not so much that we were made aware or even found out through some extraordinary means, and more that we've simply been watching and waiting.

???: We're grateful that you let us know your approximate time of landfall on the island.

???: Plus, El here insisted we keep our eyes up at all times. Took off running when—

Elsine: Icas!

Icas: Just stating the facts. It was kind of a pain, to be honest.

Elsine: Urgh...

Icas: Again, I understand your anticipation and how much you were lookin' forward to being reunited, but you can't just go gallivanting off and leaving your bodyguards behind.

Icas: The town may seem safe enough, but we can't be so sure.

Elsine: I-I get it. I'll be more careful next time.

Icas: Will you though?

Lyria: U-um...

Elsine: Oh! I'm sorry you had to see us fight like this.

Elsine turns toward (Captain) and the crew and offers a polite bow.

Elsine: Thank you all for making the trip to the island. My name is Elsine.

Elsine: I'm Yuisis's cousin and an ex-member of the Ditoria Knights. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better.

Elsine: This is Icas.

Icas: Pleased to meet you. I suppose you could say I'm a sort of adopted brother to El. I also serve as her secretary and bodyguard.

Lyria: Oh, um, pleased to meet you too!

The crew members each take a moment to introduce themselves in turn.

Gran is the Main Character

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Elsine: Yuisis, I've heard that you've broken bread with him. Is that true?

Djeeta is the Main Character

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Elsine: Yuisis, I've heard that you've broken bread with her. Is that true?

Yuisis: Yep, it's the honest-to-goodness truth. (Captain)'s become family.

Elsine: I see... So that means...

Elsine takes a moment to scan (Captain) from head to toe.

Vyrn: What's the matter? Why're you looking at (Captain) like that?

Elsine: Pardon the stares, but I needed to see for myself just what kind of person Yuisis would place her faith in as a boss.

Elsine: So yes, why don't we take this inside?

(Captain) nods at the suggestion, and the group follows behind Elsine.

Elsine leads the crew to a certain restaurant.

Lyria: ...

Vyrn: ...

Yuisis: What's wrong, Vyrn? You're makin' a real funny face there...

Vyrn: Well, I mean... It's this place. It's as ritzy as all get-out!

Vyrn: This something you're just used to, Crazy Girl?

Yuisis: Yeah, I guess you could actually say that. Back when the Ditoria Knights were around, I was taken to these kinds of places all the time.

Yuisis: I feel right at home here!

Elsine: Hehe, do try to relax a bit.

Elsine: This is one of my family's own properties.

Elsine: No need for any of that stiff decorum here.

Elsine urges her guests to relax with a gentle smile.

Yuisis: You said something about your family? What're you talkin' about, El?

Elsine: Right, I suppose I never did tell you, Yuisis.

Elsine: I'm a Luceria Knight now... The very ones who betrayed the Ditoria family and cozied up to Arrogante's organization.

Elsine: I serve the role of boss, actually.

Yuisis: ...!

Yuisis and (Captain) grow apprehensive at Elsine's admission.

Vyrn: W-wait, by Arrogante... You don't mean Crazy Girl's—

Yuisis: Huh? El, don't tell me... You...

Elsine: Don't worry, that's all in the past now.

Elsine: As it stands, the Luceria Knights stand firmly against Arrogante's family.

Yuisis: What do you mean?

Elsine: After his rebellion, Arrogante went on to form the Eligoth Knights.

Elsine: The Luceria Knights were established under their umbrella.

Elsine: The Luceria Knights were never meant to be recognized as a proper family, though. It was obvious that bastard only thought of them as simple pawns to be cast aside.

Elsine: I took matters into my own hands and went after the first boss of the group, my very own father. I've been in charge ever since.

Elsine: First order of business was cleanin' up any traitors who had the guts to stick around, and then I went and broke off from Eligoth.

Elsine: That's where we stand now, so please don't go drawin' your swords or anything.

Vyrn: So that means we're safe... right?

Yuisis: Yeah... Most likely, at least.

Lyria: T-talk about a shock!

Elsine: Hehe, I apologize for all of the heart attacks I've been givin' you all. Let's eat something, shall we?

Elsine smiles at the group once more before calling over one of the waitstaff.

And more than anyone else seated at the table, Yuisis is able to breathe a sigh of relief.