Scenario:Fall of the Dragon - Chapter 2: Tangled Doubts - Episode 4

Fall of the Dragon - Chapter 2: Tangled Doubts - Episode 4

Returning back to town, Feldrac receives word that another vampire has been attacked, which adds to the unease of the citizens. Meanwhile, in the forest of Torznizza, Veight reveals that Vania—much to her displeasure—is the princess of Medvecia.

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Vampire: Feldrac! Where have you been?

Feldrac: That's none of your concern. What's the matter?

Vampire: It's happened again. One of our brethren has been...

A wounded vampire lies motionless near the grieving vampire.

Feldrac: Another one. Who would do such a thing?

Vampire: Honestly! Why are the laws constantly being ignored?

Vampire: Where is Vania? Don't tell me she's with that accursed dragon again.

Feldrac: Yes. Once that accursed dragon has fully recuperated, it will be released back into the wild as I've promised.

Feldrac: Until then she has my permission to care for it.

Vampire: How could you permit such heresy? Taking care of that thing at a time like this...

Vampire: It makes one wonder if Veight weren't more fit to rule.

Vampire: And to think, our troubles started when that detestable dragon hatched, and Vania decided to care for it.

Feldrac: I'll not suffer this ridiculous gossip, you fool! Know that you're speaking ill of Vania, the princess of this country.

Feldrac: Your words will be taken as an insult.

Vampire: My deepest apologies, Feldrac.

Shriek: Aaaah!

Feldrac: ...!

Vampire: No, not again!

Meanwhile, Vania and the crew arrive once more at Torznizza Forest.

Vania: Hmm... I think Malinda's already tried everything here.

Rackam: Hm? Are you saying we can't pick the same stuff as before?

Vania: Yep! You'd want to try out new things too, wouldn't you, Rackam?

Rackam: You've got that right! All righty then! Let's find some new fruits to pick!

Vania: Okay! Here we go!

Veight: ...

Vania: Why did you follow us all the way here? Were you feeling lonely?

Veight: Humph. This isn't a social visit, Vania.

Veight: I'm only here on Feldrac's orders to keep an eye on these mortals.

Vania: Boo! That Feldrac! If only he'd command you to help us out.

Vyrn: Hey, so how come you two act so differently with Feldrac?

Vania: Different? Veight's just too formal, that's all.

Veight: Please, it's just that you're too relaxed, Vania.

Rackam: Well, you think of him as a father figure, right? I don't think you need to speak so formally to him if that's the case.

Veight: It's only natural to pay respect to one's father. That too is set out in vampire law.

Vania: Laws, laws, laws! You're just as thick-headed as everyone else, Veight!

Veight: And all you do is violate them. Don't you understand your position?

Lyria: Her position?

Veight: Vania is the princess of Medvecia.

Vyrn: Whoa! That's the first I've heard of it!

Rackam: Then what's Feldrac's role in all this? He said he isn't the king.

Veight: Since Vania's still too young to take the throne, he's governing the country in her stead.

Rackam: I see. Why didn't you tell us you're a princess, Vania?

Vania: I just didn't want to.

Lyria: But why?

Vania: I refuse to be the princess of a country like this!

Veight: Vania!

Vania: Wah! Don't yell at me! I'm gonna ignore you and go look for more fruits!

Vyrn: Ack! Okay, I'm coming! Let go of my tail!

Veight: Sigh. Does she not understand the crisis befalling our island?

Rackam: Hey, Veight, can I ask you something?

Veight: Okay.

Rackam: You keep mentioning these problems with the island.

Rackam: Just what exactly is happening on Medvecia?

Veight: I have no obligation to tell you mortals. What would that accomplish?

Rackam: Yeah, you're right. For a minute there I forgot who I was talking to.

Veight: Humph.

Vania: Hey, you guys! Just ignore Veight and come help me look for food!

Veight: Look, she's calling for you. You don't want to keep her waiting.

Fall of the Dragon - Chapter 2: Tangled Doubts - Episode 4: Scene 2

The crew mentions that they'd seen a bright light when they first landed on Medvecia, but Vania and Veight reassure them that no bright lights exist on the island. Back at Medvecia, another victim has been found, and witnesses catch a glimpse of what looks like (Captain).

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The party makes its way into the heart of the forest while defeating monsters that block its path.

Before long, they come across an area with no signs of monsters and begin their search.

After a short while, (Captain) discovers a wide patch of various fruits.

Vania: Wow! This is awesome! You've got a real knack for fruit-finding!

Vania: (Captain) is strong, kind, and a master at sniffing out fruits!

Vania: Say, (Captain), won't you become my bloodkin? C'mon, you'll do it, won't you?

Vyrn: What's a bloodkin?

Vania: Well, it's someone who always listens to a request, no matter what!

Vania: You see, when a vampire bites a person, they become their bloodkin and have to do whatever the vampire says!

Vania: So when you become my bloodkin, you'll belong to me!

Lyria: Oh, so that's how it works.

Lyria: Ah, no wait! We can't let that happen! Run away, (Captain)!

Vania: Heehee, don't be afraid! It's just a little sting!

1. Bring it on!
2. Help me!

Choose: Bring it on!

(Captain) nods enthusiastically and bares their neck.

Vania: Wow, how daring! All right, here come the fangs!

Lyria: Aaah! Stop, stop, stop! Get away from (Captain)!

Rackam: You idiot! Put up more of a fight, (Captain)!

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Choose: Help me!

Vania: Heh heh heh. Yes, beg for your life! These fangs are coming for you!

Rackam: Isn't (Captain) begging already? Just stop it! Leave (Captain) alone!

Lyria: Eeek! Please get away from (Captain)!

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Vania: Grrr. Don't get in my way! Otherwise...

Vania: I'll make you all my bloodkin! Roar!

Vyrn: Ack! No, please!

Veight: What's with all the yelling and screaming?

Vania: Oh, wanna join in too, Veight?

Veight: Who's joining who? You do know that increasing the number of bloodkin is prohibited by law.

Rackam: Are you all right? You look a bit pale.

Veight: It seems I still need some time to get used to the sunlight in the outside world.

Lyria: Is it tough to be in the sun?

Veight: It's not just sunlight that we're weak against; any intense light will suffice.

Vyrn: But Vania seems fine.

Veight: That's because she's odd.

Vania: Hey! You know what happens when you say mean things like that? Pinches!

Veight: S-stop! I don't have the strength to put up a fight—ow!

Vyrn: I really can't tell if they get along or not.

Rackam: Hold on. You said vampires don't do well in strong light.

Rackam: Then what's with the searchlight coming from the castle tower?

Vania: Searchlight? I don't think we have anything like that in our castle.

Veight: Yes, there are no searchlights in any of the towers.

Vyrn: But the last time we landed on the island, we got hit by this super bright light. Remember, Lyria?

Lyria: ...

Lyria: Are you really not going to tell us what's happening in Medvecia, Veight?

Veight: Why?

Lyria: Well, I thought it was just my imagination.

Lyria: But something you said makes me wonder if it wasn't.

Veight: Get to the point. What are you trying to say?

Lyria: When we were hit by that light, it was only for an instant, but I felt the presence of a primal beast.

Rackam: Are you serious? Why did you keep something that important to yourself?

Lyria: I'm sorry. The presence disappeared as soon as the light disappeared, so I thought I was mistaken.

Vania: What's a primal beast?

Veight: They're beings from legends and fairy tales, though I fail to see what this has to do with us.

Lyria: If there's a primal beast on Medvecia, that could be the source of your problems. We can help you.

Rackam: I guess you could say we've got business with these primals.

Vania: Hmm? What're you guys talking about? Ooh, I hate difficult topics like this!

(Captain) gives Vania and Veight a brief summary of their journey and explains Lyria's power.

Veight: I see. You possess the power to stop primal beasts.

Veight: Of course, you could be lying. Well, fine, I'll tell you. I can't rule out the possibility that you're telling the truth.

Veight: Our brethren are being killed right now on Medvecia.

Rackam: This guy's rather tense.

Veight: No one has seen it clearly, but the perpetrator appears to use bats and strikes from the shadows.

Veight: I don't know if you're aware of this, but only vampires live on Medvecia.

Veight: Naturally, that led us to believe that the perpetrator was a vampire, and the whole island was searched.

Lyria: So that's the problem...

Veight: According to our laws and customs, simply harming one of our own—let alone killing one—is a serious offense!

Veight: Because of these repeated incidents, the people are afraid and have come to distrust one another.

Veight: What you're saying is hard to believe, but I would much rather these be the deeds of a primal beast.

Veight: Maybe then the anxiety of the citizens would dissipate, even if just a little.

Vyrn: I never would've guessed that your island would have such a big problem.

Vania: Um, are you guys done talking about serious stuff? Let's get back to looking for fruits and vegetables already.

Veight: Vania, this conversation concerns you too.

Vania: I'm not listening to any of that.

Vyrn: Ah, hey! Wait, Vania!

Veight: Let's hurry, before we lose sight of her.

Lyria: Right!

Vampire: Are you all right? Say something!

Feldrac: Enough. We're too late.

Vampire: Why? Why are they doing this to us? Damn it all!

Feldrac: Don't offer up your resentment. Pray for this soul to find peace.

Vampire: I understand. My brethren, may you rest peacefully—

Vampire: Wait, Feldrac! This one's wound is different from the others!

Feldrac: What?

Feldrac: Yes, you're right. There's no way a vampire could inflict such a wound.

Feldrac and the vampire continue examining the wound when they hear the suspicious sound of footsteps.

Vampire: Who's there?

???: ...

Vampire: Huh? Are those mortals? Wait!

Feldrac: It can't be! Why are those people here?