Scenario:A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 2: Means and Ends - Episode 3

A Ballad of Unbending Chivalry - Chapter 2: Means and Ends - Episode 3

Elsine joins the crew in fending off the thugs, then remarks that she only bothered to jump in to help Yuisis and didn't care at all about the parent and child being threatened. Yuisis is appalled to see how much Elsine has changed from her past self.

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(Captain) and the crew witness a mother and child being attacked by gangsters in the city streets.

Elsine attempts to convince them not to intervene, noting that the affairs of civilians are none of their concern.

Yuisis reacts in anger and disappointment before springing into action.

Yuisis: Let's go, (Captain)!

(Captain) nods in agreement, and the crew rushes over to help the pair.

Elsine: ...

Elsine: (The chivalry of the Ditoria Knights... It would appear that she still clings on to that nonsense...)

Elsine: (I'll have to have a proper sit-down with her to convince her to abandon that which would serve to hinder.)

Elsine: (It would be disastrous if any of those ideals seeped into the family after we finally achieve its restoration...)

Elsine: You're still naive, Yuisis.

Elsine: You won't last much longer in this cutthroat world thinking like that.

Elsine talks to herself as she gives chase to the group.

Gangster 1: I thought I told you to come over here!

Mother: S-stop it! Let me go! I've done nothing to you!

Gangster 2: That may be true, but our boss's got a real eye for ya.

Gangster 2: Now come on, he's waiting for his new lady.

Mother: I'll be the one to decide that!

Gangster 1: Hey, you can't blame us. Blame yourself for bein' just the boss's type!

The man begins to forcefully drag the woman away.

Child: Mama!

Gangster 2: Tch, we've got no use for a brat. Now scram, kid!

The man clicks his tongue in disgust as he brings his fist down on the child.

Child: ...!

(Captain) grabs the man's arm before the attack connects.

Gangster 2: Ow, ow ow ow!

Lyria: A-are you all right?

Child: Y-yeah...

The crew is relieved to see the child removed from harm's way.

Lyria: Hurry, get behind us. We'll keep you safe.

Child: Thanks, lady!

Mother: Thank you so much.

Mother and child escape the grasp of the men and retreat behind the crew to safety.

Gangster 2: Hey, where the hell do you think you're going!

The man proceeds to break free from (Captain)'s grasp and rushes over to his companion.

Yuisis: You two more than anyone else should know that the chivalrous don't lay hands on civilians.

Yuisis: I hope you're ready to pay the price.

Gangster 2: Pft, what the hell are you goin' on about? Don't lump us in with you. We're part of the Frackter Knights now!

Yuisis: The Frackter Knights?

Elsine: They're a new organization that's been creeping around these parts lately.

Elsine: I heard it was just a gathering of third-rate punks...

Elsine: Seems the reports were true.

A familiar voice speaks up from behind them.

They turn around to see an exasperated Elsine.

Yuisis: El? What are you doing over here?

Yuisis: I thought you said this was none of your concern.

Elsine: It's true that what becomes of this mother and child is none of my concern.

Elsine: But it's another story if you're getting involved, Yuisis. You're family after all.

Gangster 1: Sorry to interrupt a tender reunion, but it's time to die!

The men rush toward Elsine, shivs in hand.

Elsine: Heh... Like I said, third-rate.

Elsine makes short work of the men with her own blade.

Gangster 1: Gah!

Gangster 2: Ow, that hurts!

Elsine: I'll be the one to have you pay.

With those words, Elsine brings her sword down on the men.

1. That's enough!

Choose: That's enough!

Lyria: That's right! Elsine, this is too much!

Elsine: Too much? What an odd thing to say.

Elsine: I'm thinking that it's about time they reap what they've sowed.

Vyrn: Oh boy... Now I'm having flashbacks to when we first met Crazy Girl...

Lyria: A-anyway, that's enough!

Yuisis: El... These guys just aren't worth it.

Yuisis: Let 'em go crawling back to their boss.

Yuisis: It'll likely serve to strike some fear into 'em for a while.

Elsine: You make a good point.

Gangster 1: El-Elsine? You mean the boss of the Luceria Knights Elsine?

Elsine: Oh, so you are aware of who I am?

Gangster 2: Y-yikes! Let's get outta here before she really kills us!

The men's faces go pale at their realization. In the next moment, they run off in a frenzy.

Vyrn: Well, that settles that then?

Yuisis: Probably. Looks like they're well aware that they rustled the hornet's nest that is the Luceria Knights.

Elsine: ...

Mother: I-I must thank you again for coming to our aid. How can I ever repay you...

Elsine: Direct your thanks to them, not me. If it weren't for them rushing over here, I would not have even thought of approaching.

Yuisis: El... Why...

Yuisis struggles to comprehend this change in her longtime family member's demeanor.

The crew looks on at Yuisis with uneasy expressions.