Scenario:Katzelia - The Augmented Fifth

The Augmented Fifth

As (Captain) and company battle monsters on the field, the king reminisces about his past. His real name is Katzelia, fifth imperial heir of the Galgenia Empire. He spends his time as an orchestra conductor, having little to no interaction with the empire's politics, but those peaceful days draw short when the emperor falls ill.

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A primal beast is sealed within a card, reiterating the memory of the War in order to discover a method for certain victory.

Should the primal complete its assessment and manifest in the world, the entire Sky Realm will face a deadly threat.

But if a powerful outlier that can't be analyzed were to be injected into the memory, its approaching manifestation will be delayed indefinitely.

Acting as that powerful outlier, the crew jumps into the memory and engages in battle with everything on the line.

Vyrn: Nice! Now, (Captain)!

Vyrn: Lyria!

Lyria: Got it! Summoning now!

As the crew fights heroically, King sits atop a small hill nearby, watching it all unfold.

King: Hahahaha! Just listen to that requiem of haunting cries and trembling earth! This is what war is all about!

Haaselia not in crew

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Princess: Those skyfarers are quite strong.

Haaselia is a crew member

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Haaselia: You have found yourself an excellent group of players.

King: Indeed. Even our fatherland couldn't produce stalwarts of their caliber.

King: I have delivered what you wanted, Demon Cat.

???: ...

King: With this I draw one step closer to achieving my objective.

???: Katzelia Alois Gangnus. Well done, my son. Your recital the other day was magnificent.

???: The leaders of the smaller nations were most astounded to see an imperial prince take up the conductor's baton.

Katzelia: I am unworthy of such praise, Your Imperial Majesty.

Emperor: It's been two years since your mother, the third empress, was claimed by illness.

Emperor: Then my beloved daughter—your elder half sister who was third in line for succession—also departed from this world due to illness one year after.

Emperor: The Galgenia Empire has suffered many deaths over these last few years.

Emperor: However, I daresay your symphonies will dispel the dire melancholy besieging this land.

Katzelia: Nothing brings me more joy than knowing that you are satisfied with my performances.

Emperor: Yes, they are magnificent indeed, but... Isn't it high time to learn the finer points of war and politics?

Emperor: One of my six children has sadly been lost. I want the remaining five to come together and exemplify our empire's dignity.

Katzelia: The empire's dignity lies not in the swinging of a sword or spear.

Emperor: Pray tell, Katzelia, what would you swing instead?

Katzelia: I shall swing a conductor's baton.

Emperor: Heh, cheeky lad. Your indifference to political affairs shows me that you take after my little brother rather than me.

The Galgenia Empire consists of several smaller countries.

Despite being the fifth imperial heir, Katzelia has no interest whatsoever in government or the military.

Katze is returning from his audience with the emperor when he runs into his uncle, the archduke, and his eldest half brother, the first imperial heir.

Katzelia: Greetings to you both, dear uncle, dear brother.

First Heir: Ho there, Katze. What brings the empire's vaunted maestro here today?

Archduke: Did His Majesty summon you in regards to your concert? It was a lovely affair.

Katzelia: I am glad you enjoyed it.

Archduke: However, you're well into your majority now. Do you still find politicking unworthy of your attention?

Katzelia: I just had a conversation with Father in which he claimed I took after you.

Archduke: Hah-hah-hah! Me of all people! Coming from His Majesty, I would think he sees me as a hedonist.

Katze's uncle isn't involved in politics, but rather investments, philanthropy, and other contributions to the empire.

The precedent set by his uncle greatly inspired Katzelia to become a musician.

Katzelia: I am not cut out for politics. You, Brother, are the person best suited to ascend as the next emperor.

Katze's half brother is the eldest son of the first empress. As the first in line for succession, his path to the throne is more or less assured.

Conversely, Katzelia is fifth in line. Barring a disaster of epic proportions, he won't get a chance to rule.

First Heir: You shouldn't speak so frivolously. His Majesty is still in good health.

Katzelia: Forgive me. I implore you to disregard my impropriety. What I meant was I intend to use my music to help the empire. The orchestra is doing quite well.

Aside from Katzelia, who is the conductor of the Galgenia Symphony Orchestra, the entire ensemble is comprised of commoners.

Katzelia: That's all for today. Next time we'll continue with the third movement.

Orchestra Member 1: Katze! Hey, Katze!

Katzelia: What is it?

Orchestra Member 1: Heard you talked to His Imperial Majesty. Did he happen to say anything about my improv solo during the concert?

Orchestra Member 1: I was just thinking, you know... if people started talking about it, maybe it'd get stuck in his head or something...

Katzelia: He said that was the only part he couldn't stand, so, in a way, you got your wish.

Orchestra Member 1: H-he did?

Katzelia: Pffft...

Katzelia: Hahaha! 'Tis a jest! He praised your performance for its heartfelt passion.

Orchestra Member 1: Sigh... That was harsh for a joke, you know...

Orchestra Member 1: You're not what I'd expect from someone born into the imperial family.

Katzelia: Oh? Those are words of treason. I hereby sentence this criminal to stay after and continue practicing.

Orchestra Member 1: Nooo! That's cruel and unusual punishment!

Orchestra Member 2: Teehee, Katze is such an amusing fellow.

Orchestra Member 3: You won't find an imperial prince like him anywhere else. Maestro here is our empire's pride and joy.

Katzelia: Hah, laugh it up while you can.

Katzelia, the fifth imperial heir, builds rapport by joking around with his orchestra mates as if he too were a commoner.

But those days of bliss come to an end at the same moment the emperor collapses.