Scenario:Milleore - A Heavy Reward

A Heavy Reward

(Captain) and company decide to take a break by touring a town, surprisingly with Milleore as their guide. But a group of ruffians who are after Lyria interrupt their respite.

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(Captain) and the crew are visiting a certain island. They relax when they hear that the Erste Empire has no presence there.

Since it's their first break in a while, they set out to tour the town.

Lyria: Hehe. It's been so long since we had the chance to shop like this!

Katalina: Yeah. Just buying necessities is hard enough with the imperials breathing down our necks.

Katalina: Haha. But now that we're free to walk around town, it's hard to decide where to go.

Milleore: The north side of town is a residential area. If you're interested in shops, it'd be better to stay on the south side where we are now.

Milleore: And I believe there are a lot of food places in this area.

Milleore: On that note... the cake shop three doors down is supposedly very popular.

Milleore: If I'm not mistaken, I think you might really enjoy the place, Lyria.

Lyria: Really? That's where I want to go then, Katalina!

Katalina: Sure. I mean, I don't mind, but... Milleore, did you perhaps research this town for Lyria?

Milleore: Not really... I just noticed the cake shop while I was looking for places that might sell anything I could use to service my crossbows.

Milleore: And things like this are necessary for building a trusting relationship with a person you're guarding, right?

Milleore: Just because I'm not interested in making friends doesn't mean I object to the minimum level of communication.

Lyria: Hehe... I'm happy you thought of me anyway. Thank you, Milleore.

Milleore: ...

Thanks to Milleore's guidance, the crew enjoys a break at the cake shop. But the breather is all too short-lived.

Katalina: You know... If you eat too much now, you won't have an appetite left for dinner.

Lyria: Mph?

Katalina: Haha... You have some on your cheek. Now come on. You can eat the rest later.

Lyria: Hehe. These sweets are just so yummy...

Ruffian 1: Well, well... Look what we have here. You must be Lyria.

Ruffian 2: Heh! If we turn you in, we won't have to work for a month! Talk about easy money!

Katalina: Watch out, Lyria!
What do you scoundrels think you're doing?

Ruffian 2: Heh heh! All we gotta do is shut you guys up and we're done here! What a joke!

Milleore: Stop right there. Turn and walk away, or you'll regret this.

Ruffian 1: Oh? And what's a little runt like you gonna do?

Ruffian 2: Heh! Look at her! She's even got a weapon! She must be pretendin' to be a soldier!

Milleore: Look down on me all you want. It just makes my job easier.

Ruffian 1: Is that so? You're the one who's gonna regret this, toy soldier!

Milleore: Fighting is my job. I won't let you lay a finger on Lyria.

A Heavy Reward: Scene 2

(Captain) and company beat the ruffians but soon find themselves surrounded by imperial soldiers. Luckily Milleore manages to slip past them. Just as the crew is about to be imprisoned, she unleashes a rain of arrows on the soldiers.

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Ruffian 1: I can't believe it...

Milleore: I hope you've learned your lesson about the strength of Harvin warriors.

Milleore: Do they not teach you on this island? If you ever see a Harvin bowman, duck first.

Imperial Soldier 1: Heh... Thanks for the warning.

Milleore: ...!

Katalina: Imperial soldiers! But there aren't supposed to be any on this island!

Imperial Soldier 2: Hah! You fell for our trap! We've been spreading false information here!

Katalina: Ugh... We're completely surrounded!

Katalina: Hm? Where did Milleore go?

Milleore has somehow managed to slip through the group of imperial soldiers. She stares coldly at (Captain) and company.

Milleore: I worked hard enough for my pay during the last battle, so this is where I get off. It's nothing personal.

Lyria: But... Milleore...

Imperial Soldier 1: Haha! What a dependable ally you have, Lieutenant Katalina!

Imperial Soldier 1: Now go! Capture the test subject and Lieutenant Katalina, and don't forget to take (Captain)!

Unable to do anything, (Captain)'s crew is captured and taken to a large castle.

Imperial Soldier 3: Oh right... I almost forgot! General Furias would like to speak to you directly after this, Lieutenant Katalina.

Imperial Soldier 1: Heh. He's probably going to part your head from your shoulders. Your time is finally up!

Katalina: ...!

Imperial Soldier 2: Hah! Seems like a waste, but it's not like I care!

Imperial Soldier 3: Come on! Get in your cell!

Katalina: Ugh!

Just as the soldier is about to kick Katalina into the cell, something whizzes through the air.

Imperial Soldier 3: Whoa!

Distracted by Milleore's rain of arrows, the imperial soldiers lose their formation. Milleore rushes in and quickly retrieves the key to the shackles.

Lyria: What? Milleore?

Imperial Soldier 1: Why, you little! What are you doing here?

Milleore: You really want to know?

Milleore: It was a mistake for you to ask. You should've called for help instead.

A Heavy Reward: Scene 3

Milleore defeats the soldiers and saves the crew. She seems embarrassed by their display of gratitude, and Katalina wonders if she's just shy. She walks away without a word, but the crew now know that they can trust her.

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Imperial Soldier 2: Huff... Huff...
But aren't you... an agent? This won't make you... any money...

Milleore: I just forgot to bill these guys. You know, for expenses for that battle in town.

Imperial Soldier 2: Grr... Expenses? Do you really charge that much?

Milleore: I received my compensation in advance... but I charge separately for the cost of arrows.

Imperial Soldier 2: Seriously? But arrows cost nothing but chump change... You're crazy.

Milleore: What? The imperial army doesn't teach you the worth of chump change?

Milleore: Keeping track of the little things is how trust is established between client and agent.

Imperial Soldier 2: And why would I care? You're seriously crazy...

Lyria: Um... Milleore?

Katalina: Did you really come here just to get paid for your arrows?

Milleore: We don't have time to chat about that now. Let's get out of here.

Katalina: Thank you, Milleore. You really saved us. And you even endangered yourself to do it...

Lyria: Thank you. If anything had happened to (Captain) or Katalina, I...

Milleore: ...

Milleore: I only did it because I was confident I could win. I knew I could get in there without anyone noticing.

Milleore: And no one can escape the rapid fire of my crossbows in tight spaces like those castle corridors. I could take on any number of foes.

Milleore: Didn't I tell you before? As long as the weapon and the terrain match, I can fight.

Milleore: I mean, if you had been trapped somewhere else, then I wouldn't have gone out of my way to ask you for my arrow costs. So just remember that.

Katalina: I'll keep that in mind.

Milleore: And also... I had to give this to Lyria.

Lyria: Huh? Aren't these the sweets from that cake shop?

Milleore: The imperial soldiers took away the ones you bought, right? So I replaced them.

Milleore: I had time to kill while waiting for the soldiers to lower their guard. This was just something to do on the side.

Lyria: Wow! Thank you!

Milleore: All I did was fulfill my responsibilities as the one who introduced you to the shop.

Lyria: Hehe. I'm still really happy!

Milleore: I wasn't trying to make you happy or anything. It was just... my duty as an agent.

Katalina: Um... Milleore. I've been wanting to ask, but are you actually just shy?

Milleore: ...!

Milleore: Let's get going. We don't have time to chat. We should leave the island as soon as we can.

Lyria: Hey! Wait, Milleore!

The crew rushes after the speedily walking Milleore. A gust of wind nudges her hood to the side, revealing a pair of bright red ears.

Even though Milleore has trouble expressing her true feelings, the crew now know that they can trust her.