Scenario:Aglovale - Sweet Crisis in Wales
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Sweet Crisis in Wales
With Valentine's Day approaching, Wales is experiencing a chocolate shortage due to Aglovale's popularity. Aglovale decides to collect the ingredients from Chocolae Island himself, and the crew offers to help. Intimidated by his mountain of fancy tributes, (Captain) and company find themselves unable to hand over their humble gift.
Aglovale not in crew
Aglovale is the elder brother of Percival and reigning sovereign of Wales.
Once consumed with the pursuit of strengthening his kingdom, he plunged the land into chaos.
Fortunately, Percival and the crew were able to foil Aglovale's dark ambition and put an end to the conflict.
Upon their next visit to Wales, they were astonished by what they found.
Vyrn: Whoa, what's going on here? Anywhere you look, it's packed with people.
Lyria: Do you think it could be a festival, Vyrn?
Percival: There's no need to rush, vassals. Today's no festival.
Vyrn: Huh, are you serious? Then why are there so many people here?
Percival: That is likely the fruit of my brother's statesmanship.
Percival explained that the transformation had likely been brought about by Aglovale's change of heart.
Just then, a chorus of cheers erupted from the direction of the city gate.
It turned out to be a celebration for a procession of returning soldiers.
Soon afterward, Aglovale arrived to commend the returning troops.
Aglovale: Congratulations on your safe return, soldiers.
Aglovale: It is no exaggeration to say that your efforts are the reason that the public of Wales lives in peace.
Aglovale: I look forward to your next display of bravery for this country and its people.
Knights: Yes sir!
Aglovale: But for the remainder of the day, you need not attend to your positions.
Aglovale: Bahahaha, you must rest and recover at your family's side!
Commoners: Wow!
Commoner 1: Leave it to King Aglovale!
Commoner 2: The goodly king!
Commoner 3: He's so cool!
Percival: ...
Vyrn: Hehe, even our chests are swelling with pride!
Together with the common people, (Captain) and the crew sang Aglovale's praises.
Against all odds, he had evolved from a ruler obsessed with power into a true champion of the people.
It was a bright time for the kingdom, indeed.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, (Captain) and company pay a visit to Wales.
It has been quite some time since the crew last laid eyes on the kingdom.
Vyrn: Whoa, looks like this place still has that whole festival vibe goin' on. Check out all the people.
Lyria: Somehow it seems even more crowded than last time. By a lot, actually!
Vyrn: Well, they did change up how they do business around here. And they brought in a bunch of different workers from outside too.
Vyrn: Heh. Guess that means those reforms of his are still havin' an effect!
Lyria: Hehehe. This is Aglovale we're talking about.
(Captain) responds with a bright smile.
The captain then glances down at the neatly wrapped package they've brought with them.
Lyria: I hope he likes the present.
Lyria: Although... it's just some homemade sweets. Nothing rare or fancy.
(Captain) and the crew have come to see Aglovale for one specific reason.
And that is, to give him their Valentine's Day gift.
Vyrn: Why'd you say it like that? It's a present from us, right?
Vyrn: Plus it's handmade! He's gonna love it!
Lyria: Y-you're right. I'm sure he'll be really happy! I can't wait to see him!
(Captain) turns to follow after Vyrn and Lyria as they excitedly make their way toward the castle.
But at that moment, the captain notices a pair of residents in low spirits, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle around them.
Gloomy Citizen 1: Hey, did you manage to get your hands on any?
Gloomy Citizen 2: Nope—everywhere's been totally wiped out. There's not a single smidgen left.
Gloomy Citizen 1: Seriously? Guess that means we'll have to try our luck outside Wales...
Gloomy Citizen 2: Problem is, everyone else already had the same idea. Word has it nearby countries have all run out too.
Gloomy Citizen 1: No way... So we're back where we started. What do we do now?
Lyria: (Captain)... It looks like they're not the only ones.
At Lyria's words, (Captain) scans the marketplace.
Sure enough, there are a number of people in the crowd wearing sullen expressions.
Lyria: Hmm. I wonder what happened to them?
Vyrn: Hey, whatcha standin' around for'? Let's get a move on!
Lyria: Oh! Wait for us, Vyrn!
(Captain) and Lyria hurry off to meet with Aglovale, still curious about the dour mood hanging over the marketplace.
Aglovale: Thank you for making the long journey here. How have you been? I take it all is well?
Vyrn: Y-yeah, we're good...
Lyria: N-nice to see you again...
Aglovale: Hm... Considering how long it's been since we last met, I expected a warmer greeting. Is your bashfulness getting the better of you?
Vyrn: I wouldn't say it's bashfulness. More like, uh... surprise...
Lyria: U-um...
Choose: What's that huge pile?
Aglovale: I would have thought that was obvious. These are tributes of chocolate from the good people of Wales.
Vyrn: In other words, they're all Valentine's gifts?
Aglovale: Correct.
Lyria: Wait, do you mean those are all presents... for you?
Choose: Is that all chocolate?
Aglovale: Indeed.
Aglovale: They're all tributes from the people of Wales. For Valentine's Day, that is.
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Aglovale: What is there to be so surprised about? Isn't it only natural for a ruler to receive tributes from his populace?
Vyrn: I mean, I guess that's true. But isn't this goin' kinda overboard?
Aglovale: Do you think so? This is actually only a portion of them, in fact.
Vyrn: A-a portion! Are you tellin' me there's way more chocolate where that came from?
Aglovale: I receive gifts from all citizens of Wales, regardless of age or gender, you see.
Lyria: Sounds like you're as popular as ever, Aglovale.
Vyrn: But it's not even Valentine's Day yet. How do you already have so many?
Aglovale: Well... I asked my people to avoid presenting their tributes to me on Valentine's Day proper, if at all possible.
Lyria: Why's that?
Choose: Because it'd be chaos otherwise?
Aglovale: Oho, I'm impressed. I must commend you for your keen observation skills, (Captain).
Aglovale: I'm afraid your guess is far off the mark. I am not so weak-minded that I would tremble at the mere prospect of receiving a gift.
Aglovale: The answer is simple—it was to avoid throwing Wales into chaos.
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Aglovale: I received an abundance of tributes last year, as well as the year before.
Vyrn: Huh? Isn't that a good thing though?
Aglovale: Certainly, the large number of tributes indicates that the public's loyalty runs deep.
Aglovale: A citizenry that reveres its leader is vital to the creation of a powerful state. So naturally, I am pleased with the outcome. However...
Aglovale: Such fervent devotion can also have a harmful effect.
Aglovale: Just imagine if everyone was to rush the castle to present their tributes, in even greater numbers than what you see here.
Vyrn: Oh...
Aglovale: Can you picture the mayhem that would unfold if so many were to gather at once?
Lyria: I see... That would definitely be a disaster.
Aglovale: And it doesn't stop there. Every year, delivery services here in Wales experience their own share of issues.
Aglovale: On Valentine's Day, the number of deliveries addressed to me increases drastically, leading to delays across the board.
Aglovale: Many other problems have arisen as well.
Vyrn: Never heard of a whole kingdom fallin' apart because of a bunch of gifts before...
Vyrn: Must be tough bein' so popular. So that's why you asked 'em to avoid sendin' gifts on Valentine's Day, huh?
Aglovale: Indeed. However, it goes without saying that by solving one problem, you unwillingly create another.
Lyria: Did something happen?
Aglovale: Yes. The situation is quite dire, in fact.
Vyrn: D-dire?
Aglovale: My dear Wales is currently experiencing...
Vyrn: Gulp...
Aglovale: A severe chocolate shortage.
Vyrn: A chocolate shortage? The heck?
Aglovale: Last year, a portion of the populace chose not to send me a tribute in order to avoid a national crisis.
Aglovale: But it seems those same people have not hesitated to offer tribute this year, likely due to the preventative measures I've put in place.
Aglovale: Compared to previous years, the number of tributes has increased significantly.
Aglovale: As a result, suppliers here in Wales were unable to keep up with the demand, and chocolate has since disappeared from the shelves.
Aglovale: Not only that, but I hear the problem has extended to our neighbors as well.
Aglovale: You see, after being unable to buy chocolate here in Wales, the people decided to go elsewhere in search of it.
Hearing Aglovale's explanation, (Captain) and Lyria think back to the despondent citizens they had encountered in the marketplace.
Gloomy Citizen 1: Hey, did you manage to get your hands on any?
Gloomy Citizen 2: Nope—everywhere's been totally wiped out. There's not a single smidgen left.
Lyria: Oh, so those people were upset because they couldn't find any chocolate to buy...
Vyrn: But, uh, is it really that big of a deal?
Aglovale: Of course it is. Valentine's Day is by no means a festival to celebrate me and me alone.
Aglovale: My citizens ought to be giving chocolate to their loved ones as well, wouldn't you agree?
Aglovale: At this rate, the people will be unable to fully enjoy this event that only comes around once a year.
Aglovale: Such a tragedy must be avoided at all costs.
Vyrn: But what exactly are you gonna do? If it's sold out everywhere, that means you can't import it, right?
Aglovale: Bahahaha! I simply need to replenish our chocolate supply without relying on other nations.
Aglovale: Therefore, I intend to journey to Chocolae Island and collect the materials myself!
Lyria: You're going? By yourself?
Aglovale: Naturally. Who else would go?
Aglovale: Wales is facing a crisis. As its ruler, I cannot very well stand by and do nothing.
Aglovale: I am not some ornamental king to be paraded around on the shoulders of my people.
Aglovale: A true leader must be willing to take the initiative. That much is absolutely necessary for a powerful state!
Vyrn: Guess that makes sense...
Vyrn: Heh. After all's said and done, you really do care about your people, huh?
Lyria: Hehehe. If you'd like, we'd be happy to help.
Aglovale: Sticking your noses into the problems of a sovereign land? I see you all haven't changed.
Aglovale: Humph... Very well. As you wish.
Lyria: Okay! We'll do everything we can!
Aglovale: But allow me to correct your previous misguided statement.
Lyria: Huh?
Aglovale: My actions are not for the sake of the public.
Aglovale: Everything I do is to ensure that Wales becomes a powerful state.
Aglovale: I merely aim to bolster the might of the kingdom by raising the people's morale.
Aglovale: Don't misinterpret my intentions.
Vyrn: Ahaha, whatever you say...
Vyrn: It's definitely for the people...
Lyria: Yeah. Definitely...
Aglovale: By the way, why have you come to Wales?
Aglovale: For you to travel such a vast distance, it must be a matter of great importance. What is it?
Lyria: Um...
Aglovale: ...?
Choose: We just wanted to say hi.
Aglovale: Hi?
Aglovale: Bahahaha! I'm honored that you would come all this way for something so trivial.
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(Captain) and the crew scan the enormous stack of Valentine's Day gifts.
Their present pales in comparison to the many fancy and rare offerings piled up before them.
After all, their chocolates are no more than simple handmade sweets.
Intimidated, (Captain) quickly tucks away the package out of sight.
Vyrn: Oh... (Captain)...
Vyrn: Um... Uh...
Vyrn: Y-yeah! We just wanted to drop by and see how you were doin'!
Lyria: That's right! We hadn't seen you in so long, after all!
Aglovale: Hm... I see. Very well then.
Despite their best intentions, (Captain) and the crew find themselves deceiving Aglovale.
Ultimately, they end up heading for Chocolae Island without mentioning the gift.
Categories:
- Scenario Character: Vyrn
- Scenario Character: Lyria
- Scenario Character: Percival
- Scenario Character: Aglovale
- Scenario Character: Knights
- Scenario Character: Commoners
- Scenario Character: Commoner 1
- Scenario Character: Commoner 2
- Scenario Character: Commoner 3
- Scenario Character: Gloomy Citizen 1
- Scenario Character: Gloomy Citizen 2
- Character Fate Scenario
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