Scenario:Volenna - Intertwined Fate

Intertwined Fate

(Captain) and company volunteer to take care of some mountain monsters. A boy wants to go with them because the monsters killed his dog, but Volenna dismisses his request, and Lyria convinces him to stay in the village.

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(Captain) and company come across a village suffering from repeated raids by monsters.

The crew decides to save the villagers by heading to the mountains to slay the monsters where they live.

Lyria: Now let's go! For the villagers!

Volenna: You seem to have plenty of enthusiasm, but are you sure you're ready for this?

Volenna: A battle's outcome is mostly determined by the preparation... Huh?

Boy: ...

Volenna: Hey, kid. What do you want?

Boy: Um... Please take me with you to beat those monsters!

Lyria: Huh? But it's dangerous!

Boy: I don't care! I want revenge! My dog died protecting me from the boss of those monsters!

Volenna: No.

Boy: Please! He was like a brother to me!

Volenna: No. You'll only get in our way.

Boy: No way... I promise I won't! So please...

Volenna: Humph.

Vyrn: Oh! Ah... She's gone. Gee, she didn't have to be cold!

Lyria: Yeah, but it really is dangerous like she says.

Lyria: Um... We promise to take care of those monsters. So wait for us in the village, okay?

Boy: ...

Intertwined Fate: Scene 2

When Lyria and the others mention getting revenge for the boy's dog, Volenna says the boy's wish to risk his life is both foolish and insulting to the dog's efforts.

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Vyrn: Ugh... There's no end to these monsters. We can't keep this up forever!

Volenna: They definitely have numbers on their side, but I'm more concerned about how coordinated their attacks are.

Volenna: Once we take out their boss, it should be easier to mop up the rest.

Vyrn: I see! Let's go find their boss then!

Volenna: If the boss is the cautious type, it should be in the depths of the mountains protected by its minions.

Volenna: Don't let your guard down, (Captain).

Lyria: That boy said his dog was killed by the boss, didn't he?

Vyrn: Yeah... Let's take out that boss and get revenge for him!

Volenna: How foolish.

Vyrn: Wha? Why would you say that?

Volenna: The idea of going to get revenge is foolish in itself.

Volenna: I suspect that the boy's dog was more than willing to sacrifice his life to protect his master.

Volenna: For the boy to throw his life away in an attempt to get revenge would make that death meaningless.

Volenna: Why would we even want to do such an ignoble thing on the boy's behalf?

Lyria: I see... I didn't think of it that way.

Vyrn: Tch! There are nicer ways to say that, you know?

Volenna: Whatever.

Volenna: Wait, (Captain). Look at these footprints. They're bigger than those of the other monsters.

Volenna: ...
All right, monster, you can hide all you want, but I know you're there!

Monster: Grrr...

Volenna: There it is! That's a lot of confidence. (Captain), let's go!

Intertwined Fate: Scene 3

Volenna speaks to the boy in front of his dog's grave, expressing her pride in the dog for protecting the boy. When the boy sees the crew off the next day, he vows to one day learn how to protect people as well.

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(Captain) and company successfully defeat the boss and the remaining monsters.

When they report back to the village, the villagers are elated. Not only do they offer a reward, but they ask the crew to stay and rest.

Vyrn: Hey! They said they're gonna give us food at the dining hall!

Lyria: Yay! I'm starving! Let's go, (Captain)! You too, Volenna... Hey, what's the matter?

Volenna: Sorry, but there's something I want to talk to a villager about. Go ahead without me.

Lyria: Okay! But don't overdo it, Volenna. I'm sure you're tired too.

Volenna: I won't. See you later.

Boy: ...

Volenna: There you are.

Boy: It's you...

Volenna: These are for your dog.

Boy: Huh? Flowers? Thank you. You know, for remembering my dog.

Volenna: Your dog was a loyal bodyguard. He faced danger to protect you from harm. As someone who shares the same duty, I'm proud of him.

Boy: Th-thanks.

Boy: But you know, I really wanted him to be here with me. Alive.

Boy: Waah... Sob...

Volenna: This dog is fortunate. Not only did he fulfill his duty, but he has someone who cares enough to cry for him.

Volenna: So say farewell, and cry as much as you'd like.

Boy: Waaah!

Volenna softly pats the boy's head as he cries over his dog's grave.

The next day, the crew is fully rested and ready to leave the village.

Vyrn: Well, it's time to go! Huh? That's...

Boy: Pant... Pant... W-wait!

The boy, whose eyes are red and puffy from crying, calls out to (Captain) and company.

Lyria: What's wrong? Do you need something?

Boy: Um... Miss?

Volenna: What is it?

Boy: When I grow up, I'm gonna protect others just like my dog. No matter what.

Volenna: I see.

Volenna: You finally look halfway decent. Keep your feet to the fire.

Boy: Okay! I'll train as hard as I can!

Volenna is hard on both herself and others, and her words sometimes sound cold.

But the young boy is touched by the kind intentions behind her stern words.