Scenario:Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 3: Deathly Disease - Episode 1

Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 3: Deathly Disease - Episode 1

The Harvins are saddened to see the brothers at the mercy of the respective councils. Hoping to boost everyone's motivation, Lunalu whips out a Popol Saga romantic storybook drawn by a god-tier artist to aid their imagination tuning.

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Following a power struggle resulting from the previous emperor's death, the two princes now find themselves on opposing sides.

The stage is set for a conflict that will live on in the annals of history. Lunalu's posse, wanting a moment to take in everything that's just happened, slips in the bookmark once more.

Melissabelle: I can't believe there's a new emperor already...

Sahli Lao: To think that they'd move to abolish the Plebeian Council by blaming Polo's death on the commoners...

Mahira: Judging from how surprised Lopop was, it seems like he's out of the loop.

Milleore: It's a puppet government, with Lopop being nothing more than a figurehead. They want to concentrate all power in the Patrician Council.

Melissabelle: It's awful, but I'm not sure the Plebeian Council is in the right either.

Melissabelle: I feel sorry for Popol and Osanne...

Lunalu: I know the feeling. My heart was beating like a rampaging gorilla's the first time I read through that part.

Lunalu: The oppressive mood of the story really kicks in around here!

Melissabelle: Hey, why don't we try reading something more lighthearted?

Lunalu: So you see what I mean, right? Oppressive with a dash of love and pop. Those elements synergize really well—

Lunalu: Wait, you want to stop reading Popol Saga?

Sierokarte: The "oppressive with a dash of love and pop" literary method might be too spicy for some.

Mahira: There has to be something more uplifting here...

Mahira: How about this one, Melissa? "Armored Stud's Diary of Utter Humiliation."

Lunalu: Whoa-whoa-whoa! That one's not meant for minors! Stay away from that section of the bookshelf, Mahira!

Mahira: Boo...

Melissabelle: I'm technically a grown-up, so it's okay if I take a peek, right?

Sierokarte: Oh, I don't know about that. While Utter Humiliation does have a comedic bent with a feel-good kind of story, some of the stuff that happens is pretty hardcore...

Melissabelle: Boo...

Milleore: Wait... You mean you're a fan of Utter Humiliation too, Siero?

Sierokarte: Teehee! Let's just say I have ships in many ports.

Sahli Lao: Ahaha... I guess it makes you that much more well-rounded.

Sahli Lao: Huh? Are you looking for something from the bookshelf, Lunalu?

Lunalu: Heh-heh-heh... Just you wait... You guys are gonna love this!

Sierokarte: Wow! The bookshelf rotates to reveal a keyhole on the lowest shelf that leads to another layer underneath?

Milleore: Sounds like overkill... unless you somehow have mountains of treasure down there.

Lunalu: You bet I do, Milly!

Lunalu: Dun-daa-daa-dun! The first edition of a god-tier artist's Popol Saga romantic storybook!

Sahli Lao: The first edition of a god-tier artist's Popol Saga romantic storybook?

Melissabelle: I'm surprised you were able to catch all that, Lao.

Mahira: A god-tier artist... The quality of the art must be top-notch!

Lunalu: The answer to that is a resounding yes!

Lunalu: This artist is good enough to represent the entire romantic storybook genre.

Lunalu: They've dedicated their life's work to promoting Popol Saga. Even though they're also capable of so many other genres, they focus mainly on Castile.

Melissabelle: Mainly on Castile?

Milleore: I think Lunalu's referring to the central characters of the Castile Empire... All of which are men.

Lunalu: The answer to that is another resounding yes! Just look at this page!

All Citizens: Oooh!

Melissabelle: It's beautiful! I love how the entire storybook is in color.

Mahira: All the fine little details are drawn in. This makes for a fantastic reference.

Milleore: I wonder how many years of daily practice it takes to get this good.

Sahli Lao: Now this is true talent! They don't call this person a god-tier artist for nothing!

Sierokarte: I have to say I'm impressed you have an uncensored copy of the first edition, Lunalu.

Lunalu: Th-they just happened to have it at the bookstore! I picked it up without knowing how special it was!

Mahira: Hrm... How many pages is it by the way?

Milleore: Careful, Mahira. We wouldn't want you to accidentally flip to a page unsuitable for minors.

Mahira: Boooo.

Melissabelle: Boooo.
So basically we'll be using some of this artwork to help with our imagination tuning?

Lunalu: Mm-hm. The refreshing change in style should make for a nice motivational boost.

Lunalu: Mm, this brings back memories... I'm feeling more immersed already.

Sahli Lao: Hahah! Ready whenever you guys are!

Lunalu: Okay! Focus your power levels, everyone!