Scenario:Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 4: Mille-Feuille Alliance - Episode 3

Imagination Overdrive - Chapter 4: Mille-Feuille Alliance - Episode 3

Lunalu sheds tears of joy at how everyone has become a Popol Saga fan. The Harvins learn that Emperor Polo trampled over the Mille-Feuille Republic during the unification wars, which led to the formation of the resistance movement. This deeper understanding of actual history helps them appreciate the story better.

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Lunalu: Well? How was it, everyone?

Milleore: What a surprise! I was able to imagine the characters talking like real men!

Sahli Lao: Me too! The story gives off a different feel when everyone is speaking with a man's voice!

Mahira: This session didn't do much to satisfy my curiosity about the framework of imagination tuning, but I understand the story better now.

Melissabelle: Ehehe... I'm glad I'm not alone.

Lunalu: Sniff...

Sierokarte: Oh my... Are those tears in your eyes, Lunalu? What's the matter now?

Lunalu: When we first started imagination tuning, I didn't think you guys would become such big fans of Popol Saga...

Lunalu: Seeing you all chat about my favorite book with such joy in your eyes moves me to tears...

Sierokarte: Oho, I see. Then allow these fans to help dry those tears as well!

Mahira: Here, Lunalu. Use this handkerchief.

Lunalu: Sob... Thanks, Mahira.

Lunalu: Aw, the baby chick motif is so cute... I'll be sure to wash it before giving it back later.

As Lunalu settles down, the six begin discussing their thoughts on the latest developments in the story.

Mahira: So I suppose this clears any suspicion that Osanne might have assassinated the emperor.

Melissabelle: Mm-hm. I'm glad Lao was here to stop me from hurting Osanne with false accusations.

Sahli Lao: Well, all I did was state my opinion. It was ultimately Melissa's conviction that won the day.

Melissabelle: Hehe, thanks. The story's getting more complicated though, with so many threads that need tying up.

Milleore: I second what Melissa said. I think it'll be easier if we try to sort out what we know so far.

Sahli Lao: Knowing some of the actual history might help too.

Sahli Lao: Hey, look at this! There's a really neat historical explanation in the appendix!

Melissabelle: Uh, do they really expect us to read all that text with such tiny font?

Sierokarte: Teehee... I think I can provide a decent summary if you'd like.

Lunalu: Please, Siero! Save us all with your expert knowledge!

Sierokarte: It's nothing new to you, of course, Lunalu. But without further ado...

Sierokarte: Ahem... The Castile Empire and the Mille-Feuille Republic were enemies for the longest time.

Sierokarte: Their hostilities came to a head during the unifications wars, during which Emperor Polo took command on the front lines.

Sierokarte: After a fierce series of skirmishes, the Mille-Feuille Republic lost and was nearly erased from the stage of history.

Sierokarte: As was in Polo's cruel nature to do so, he trampled over the defeated republic and slaughtered all its war criminals, installing a reign of terror.

Sierokarte: But unbeknownst to the emperor, the republic's spies had infiltrated both the Patrician and Plebeian Councils and bided their time for revenge.

Sierokarte: This underground resistance group came to be known as the Mille-Feuille Alliance.

Melissabelle: Thanks, Siero... It's a lot clearer in my head now.

Milleore: To think that the Mille-Feuille Republic's survivors plotted the emperor's assassination... It really gives you a lot to think about.

Sierokarte: As Lao was saying earlier, Daddy Emp's true cause of death is still unknown.

Sahli Lao: From what I know, the formation of the resistance is recorded as fact—but that's as far as it goes.

Lunalu: That's what I love about these historical epics! Since they're based on real history, you get to learn so much about the era!

Sierokarte: By the way, the son of the general who fought against Polo in the unification wars is Mikhail, a character who shows up later.

Mahira: Ahh... So the fates of Popol and Mikhail were intertwined since their parents' generation.

Melissabelle: Really gives you a fresh perspective on the relationship between the two.

Lunalu: Yes! You get it! Gold stars for you!

Lunalu: We're reading with advance knowledge of their eventual encounter even though Popol and Mikhail themselves don't know it yet! The heart, oh how it races!

Sierokarte: Whoa-ho! I share the sentiment, Lunalu, but slow down there!

Lunalu: Huff... Huff... Th-thank you, Siero!

Sierokarte: Haha, if you're spent already, you won't last through the dramatic climax that awaits!

Five Citizens: Gulp...

Sierokarte: Maybe I can do the honors this time...

Sierokarte: Imagination overdrive!