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Official Profile

Age	17
Height	95 cm
Race	Harvin
Hobbies	Running riot, making a racket
Likes	The stink of gunpowder, dogs, freedom
Dislikes	Irritating people, things he doesn't understand, discomfort
Character Release A member of the rowdy "Odajumoki Gangsters", he is making his entrance as the main character of the story event "Gripping Freedom". While his personality can kind of be summed up with raucous laughter, and there are stupid parts of him, he also has a cool side, and he's a really good character. None of the Harvins up until this point have quite the same feeling. After clearing the second chapter of the event, he joins as a loyalty character, so please take him on battles to raise his loyalty points. Character Release 今回は相棒の(おそらく)天才ワンちゃん、スカルジュニアとタッグを組んでの登場！

Source

* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	17歳
Height	95cm
Race	ハーヴィン
Hobbies	暴れ回ること、騒ぐこと
Likes	火薬の臭い、犬、自由
Dislikes	辛気臭いヤツ、理解できないこと、不自由
Character Release 荒くれ者集団「オダヅモッキー・ギャングスタ」の構成員で、 本日開催のシナリオイベント「自由をその手に」のメインキャラとして登場します。 いわゆる「ヒャッハー」な性格をしていつつ、マヌケなところもあれば カッコイイ面も持っているという、非常にいいキャラをしています。 今までのハーヴィンにはいなかった感じですね。 2話をクリアした時点で信頼度キャラとして加入するので、是非バトルに連れて行ってあげてください。 Character Release 今回は相棒の(おそらく)天才ワンちゃん、スカルジュニアとタッグを組んでの登場！

Source

Events

• Gripping Freedom
• Auld Lang Syne 2018
• Freedom's Dirge

Trivia

• On the official blog post announcing release of his premium draw version, Skull's official height was listed as 133 cm—as if to reflect that he's riding atop his dog companion. This was then changed to his original, dog-less height at unknown date and his following entry in the GRAPHIC ARCHIVE VI also used this height.

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday! All right then, let's go! Where to? North Vast, of course! We'll head over there and tame some wild North Huskies! Then you'll take the reins on a dogsled! We'll ride, just you and me! Zooming around the island like that is gonna be awesome! Whaddya say? Best birthday ever, right? Total freedom, right? Then let's get up and go, (Captain)!
2	✔	Your present! Is riiight here! Heh heh! Here's your present, (Captain)! What? It's just an empty box? Well, duh! That's 'cause I still don't know what I'm gonna give you! Come on, let's head out! I'll go find you something good to fill that box! Heh heh!
3	✔	And this year's present iiiiis—drumroll, please! Me! Hah! Look at how happy you are! For today and today only, we're going to hang out until you can't hang out anymore! Best present ever, right? So what should we do? Hurry up and decide! Heh heh!
4	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Woohoo! It doesn't matter how many times you celebrate b-days. They never get boring! No, like, the more parties you throw, the more you look forward to the one that comes after. Sooo, (Captain), what do you want me to do for your next special day? Oh, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. First is this year—that's right, this year! All right! Let's have a big cake fight and then start scarfing down. Let's whoop it up, (Captain)!
5	✔	Whoo! It's that time of the year again! (Captain)! Happy birthday! Hehehe, I've been thinking of a birthday present since this day last year. There's the usual cake, gift-wrapped goodie, and fluffy heaven. And we can't forget— Gah! There's too many options to consider! You know what! I'll just give you everything! Might as well since this event only comes once a year! Consider it a free pass to be a spoiled child for an entire day! You just tell me what you want, and I'll get it for you, (Captain)! I'm here to make your every wish come true! Yaahyaaa!

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	It's a new year! Another totally awesome year is just getting started! What? You don't know if it's gonna be a good one yet? Don't go talking like that! I'm here, aren't I? As long as I'm around, it's gonna be the bestest most free-est year ever! Come on, (Captain), let's make it a good one! Yeehaw!
2	✔	Another year passes. And I'm definitely getting bigger. This new year is just starting, and I can really feel it. But this isn't enough! I've gotta get bigger! I'm gonna be totally huge and free! Heh heh! Better keep an eye out for me, (Captain)!
3	✔	Congrats! It's the new year! Woohoo! Check this out, (Captain)! I brought something to celebrate the occasion! See! Um... They're called fire... Um, fire walks? Hah! Forgot what they're called! Anyway, they fly really high in the air and then explode in a glittery shower. Well, let's get this party started! Just gotta light the wick here... Wait! This isn't a—it's a bomb!
4	✔	We got through the yeeear! Happy, happy! We did it! And you know what New Year's means—fireworks! Hehe, I studied all about them. Don't you think I'm great for being able to learn like this! Last year I brought a bomb, but this year I've got the real deal! But I don't have a fuse... How should I light these things up? Well, whatever will work... Huh? I need some sort of cylinder? You mean I can't just light the insides... You gotta tell me sooner! I already set 'em on fire!
5	✔	Whoo! Nothing like a new year to get me all fired up! I know it's a recurring thing, but I love it! Hehehe... Everything's gonna be perfect this year! Just perfect, I tell ya! It won't go like the bomb I brought over two years ago, or the cylinder I forgot to bring last year. That's how pumped up I am this time! 'Cuz I'm gonna be the prettiest New Year's firework out there! Hehe... I know I kept you waiting, but you're gonna love it, (Captain)! All right, let's get this show started! Hyahaaaa! Just you watch! It's gonna blow you away! Go, go, go! Into the cylinder I go! Now to light the fire! Ready for takeoff! Fiiirree! Yaahooo! Happpyyyy! Newww! Yeaahaaaa! Cheeeers, Captain!

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	You're gonna give me chocolate, right? You can't fool me! I know you're gonna give me some! Come on already! Wow, you really are giving me chocolate! I guess I dragged it out of you! Darn it, I'm gonna start blushing! This is pretty great though! Hyaahaa! Thanks, (Captain)! Heh heh. Yahaaa!
2	✔	Yahaaa! You're giving me more chocolate this year? Now I'm totally pumped! I'm gonna go totally crazy and run around in circles! Gotta make some noise! Yeah, and no matter how loud and crazy I get, it's never gonna help me calm down! But who cares? Just gotta get crazy! Hyaaahaaa!
3	✔	Chocolate! Chocolaaaate! Yaaahooo! Nothing gets me more hyped! How much chocolate have I got so far? Let's see... I think... three boxes? Ten? No, was it one hundred? Who cares? I got a ton! Haha! What's this? One more? Today is the best day ever... Ah, I'll definitely get you something in return! I'm gonna make you the happiest captain in the world, (Captain)! Get ready! Hehe!
4	✔	Heheheh, these chocolates really warm your heart... They've got a way of hookin' ya! It's like they make you feel warmer and fuzzier every year. Sigh... I hope next year comes soon. You're gonna give me chocolates then, aren't you, (Captain)? The flavor's gonna make me feel super warm and fuzzy, more than ever before! Heh heh heh... Thanks a bunch, (Captain)!
5	✔	Yaahooo! Chocolate galore! Thanks, (Captain)! Hehe, I find myself getting antsy every year when this day's coming up! So much so that I even see you in my dreams! Cuz a present from you just warms me all up inside, (Captain). Not that a present from anyone else doesn't make my day, but it's different when it comes from you! I dunno why! Hehehe, I'm gonna have one heck of a present for you next month, (Captain)! Hope you're looking forward to it! Hyahaaa!

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Captaaain! Look, I got you candy! I don't know what's in it, but it looks pretty good, don'tcha think? And if it looks good, it must taste good too! Heheh, so eat up!
2	✔	I had no idea what I was doin', but I made this anyway! Remember that candy I made ya last year? This time I actually looked at a recipe! Didn't actually help though! It still turned out the same! But I really made somethin'! Somethin' craaazy! Heh heh heh! You reeeally gotta try it! Don't worry, it's not gonna kill ya!
3	✔	Yo, I just noticed something craaazy. What's so white about White Day! There's, like, no snow or nothing... Eh, who cares! I got you white chocolate to celebrate! Check it out! I melted it till it got goopy, so I could spread it around the ship and make this a real white day! Huh? It's hard now... Maaan, this stuff changes back way too quick. But I won't give up! I'm gonna go melt it again! Just wait here!
4	✔	White Daaay! Today's super White Daaaay! C'mon, (Captain)! Grab those cookies, and let's head to Nordvjast! Whadda I wanna do? What else? Gotta say thanks to the dogs! Hehehe, the super-duper cookies I gave you taste great to dogs and people too! We gotta pet, pet, pet those dogs and enjoy this super fun, ultra White Day from the bottom of our hearts! Hyaaahaaa!
5	✔	It's morning, (Captain)! You up? Tell me you're up! Good, we're heading out! We're going dogsledding with all the little pups! It's gonna be a blast! Hm? You wanna know which way we're headed? That's part of the surprise! Hehe, I'm gonna show you all my favorite spots! The last one... Is gonna be a place with a nice view of the starry sky and pure, white snow! We might even spot an aurora if we're lucky! The special invitation's only for you, (Captain)! Let's gear up for the road already! There aren't enough hours in a day! Hope you're ready for this, 'cuz I'm not letting you go until the date changes! Hyahaaa!
Gift		Light Cookies 3rd year: Chocolates 4th year: Light Cookies 5th year: Invitation

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Halloweeeen! Hey, isn't today supposed to get crazy? We'll all be running around, right? How am I supposed to just sit and wait for that! Whaaa? You're gonna give me candy to distract me? ... Ahh! That ain't gonna work! I'm gonna go crazy! Yahooooo! Wahoooo! I will take some of that candy though! Yahooooo! Wahoooo!
2	✔	Get pranked! (Captain)! It's time to get tricked to the maaax! Tricks that are gonna blow your mind like... kaboom! What kind of tricks? You serious? Tricks are like life! You don't pick them. They just happen! But if you're tricking with me, (Captain), we're gonna blow some serious minds, man! Hahaha! Let's go craaazy!
3	✔	Hello there, (Captain). What's the matter? It's me, Skull. Your forever serious friend, Skull. Hehe, (Captain), I've changed my ways. I've decided to be a lot calmer. Heh... hehe... Haha! You can tell I'm lying through my teeth, huh? Hahaha! Did I get you? I got you, huh? Haha... hah... wooo... Just saying that made me feel queasy. Won't do that again.
4	✔	Woohoo! The candy, (Captain)! Gimme all your candy! Say no and we're gonna have a big, anything-goes Halloween together! Huh? What do I mean by big, anything goes Halloween? Eh, I mean, uh... Whatever you want, that goes... Mm... That's enough! A big, anything goes Halloween is a big, anything goes Halloween! Anyway, you'd better give me candy! And then keep me company all day! But you're keeping me company anyway, candy or no candy! Woohoo! Woohoo!
5	✔	Triiick! Aaand! Trreeaat! Hand over the candy! And then we'll jump right into the trickster time that you know you want so bad! That's right! Trick and treat's the name of the game! We'd be losing out if we don't do both! I made sure to gear up for today with oodles of candy! Is that wicked cool or what! All righty, this cream puff's for you, (Captain)! Make sure to savor every bite, hehe... Hyaaahaaa! Gotcha! How d'ya like my custom-made cream puff bomb? Wait a sec... Did some of that cream get into your eye? Whoa, what are you coming at me with that nasty look for? Hey, say something... Ack! Wahyaahyaa! Hey, cut it out! That tickleees! I-it was just a prank! Waahyaahyaahyaa!

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Haaappy holidaaays! What are you waiting for? Time to start eating, (Captain)! Let's make lots of noise! Bring out the presents! This is gonna be the best holiday ever! Hyaaa haaa!
2	✔	Snowball fiiight! (Captain), prepare yourself for a snow-thrashing! I'm packin'! Packin' snow, that is! And when I was in the Odajumoki Gang, I never once lost a fight! Heh heh! I'm gonna give you a totally wicked crazy snowball! It's my gift to you!
3	✔	Cough, cough! Gah! Thought I was going to die! Eek! Ah, (Captain)! You're just in time! I'm using all my brains to make a snow house! If it goes well, I'll give you a tour. But they're super difficult to make! No matter what kind of bomb I use, the snow just goes everywhere! I got a little too close to the last explosion. That was a close call. All right! Let's give it another go! Yaaah!
4	✔	Hyaaahaaa! It's snow! Snow! Beautiful snow! When I see everything covered in snow, I just wanna hop all over the place! (Captain)! How do you want to play together this year? How do you want to spend it? Wanna make a snowman? Go dogsledding? Or what about making shaved ice? I'm fine with whatever! 'Cause I know that when I'm by your side, I'll be able to do anything!
5	✔	... All righty, no one's around. Now to just plop this down here... Ack! Who goes there! Show your stinky face! What the... (Captain)! Grr, you got me good! You wanna know what I was doing here? Well, you know... That Santa guy's supposed to bring us presents today, so... Gah! Just take it! It's a present from m—I mean Santa! Nuh-uh-uh! Don't get the wrong idea! I'm just holding it for Santa! Just take it already! And sweet dreams, Captain! Happy holidaaaay! Hyahaaa!

Fate Episodes

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A Genius's Best Friend

The crew discovers that Skull has secretly been keeping his beloved North Husky, Skull Jr., in his Grandcypher quarters since coming aboard. (Captain) and the others join genius and dog for a morning stroll down memory lane and learn just how much master and pet resemble one another.

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Early one morning, (Captain) and the others step out on deck to enjoy some fresh air. They find Skull playing with a dog they've never seen before.

Vyrn: Yooo! Skull! Where're you headed so early?

Skull: Whoa! When did you cloud-jockeys get here!

North Husky: Awoo!

Lyria: Aww! Where'd this puppy come from?

Skull: Uh... yeah. Sorry for keepin' it quiet. This is my best bud, Skull Jr.

Skull: Y'see... I brought 'im along when I first joined the crew. He's been stowin' away in my quarters ever since.

Skull Jr.: Awoo!

The canine in question has been trotting in restless circles as they speak. He chomps the hem of Skull's shirt and tugs impatiently.

Skull: Hey, slow your roll, Jr.! These are my best duds, an' you're puttin' fangmarks in 'em!

Vyrn: Sigh... Being a doggy daddy's no easy job, huh?

Skull: You got eyes, dontcha? Not just anyone can do doggy duty!

Skull: I gotta feed 'im, an' brush 'im, and take 'im for a walk every day...

Skull: But being needed is one of the great things about having dogs!

Skull: Oh! You guys free? You are, aren't you?

Skull: Why don't you join us for our walk? You can see what a kickass canine Skull Jr. is!

Lyria: Ooh, can we? Yay! I can't wait!

Skull: Hear that, Skull Jr.? Time to strut your stuff for (Captain) and the gang!

Skull Jr.: Awoooh!

The crew brings Skull Jr. to a nearby field for his walk.

Skull: Here, Skull Jr.! See the stick? Gooo fetch! Hyahaaa!

Skull hurls a stick with all his might, and Skull Jr. tears after it.

Skull Jr.: Awoo!

He leaps and snatches the stick out of the air before it has a chance to touch down.

Lyria: Wooow! That was amazing! What a leap!

Skull: Hehe, right? Riiight? No denying it, this is one clever canine!

Skull: But if this has you reelin', we've got somethin' else that'll knock you into next week!

Skull: Here we go... Don't blink now...

Skull: Blam!

Skull Jr.: Awooh...

Vyrn: H-hey! Is he okay? He just keeled over!

Skull: Hyaha! Cool, huh? This is his ultimate technique...

Skull: Playing dead!

Skull Jr.: Awooh!

Vyrn: Oh, geez. So he was just faking? Don't scare me like that!

Skull: Hehe. Quite the talent, huh? But when we first started out, he was a real handful! Couldn't even shake on command!

Lyria: Really? How did you two become such good friends then?

Skull: You wanna know? Are ya dyin' with curiosity? Well shoot, if you're gonna hound me like that, I guess I can tell ya...

Skull: It all started back when I was still raisin' hell with the Odajumoki...

The Odajumoki raise hunting dogs called North Huskies. Among the pack is a dog they call the Odd Mutt Out.

The dog's training is progressing so slowly that all but one of the Odajumoki have given up on him.

Skull: Right, here we go! Go get it, boy!

Odd Mutt Out: Awoo!

The dog takes off after the stick Skull threw. He's so excited that he doesn't see the tree rearing up in front of him... and slams right into it.

The impact shakes loose the snow piled on the tree's branches, burying the dog.

Odd Mutt Out: Awoooh...

The canine's head pops out of the snowdrift, ears drooping in dismay. The nearby Odajumoki burst into gales of laughter.

Odajumoki 1: Gyeeheeheehee! Lookit his stupid face! You can barely call that dopey mutt a North Husky!

Odajumoki 2: Well, look who's training 'im! They're just a pair of hollow skulls!

Skull: Who you callin' a hollow skull! You festering heel-blisters just wait! We'll show you!

Odd Mutt Out: Awooh...

Skull: Hehe, don't you worry, pup. I can tell you're a genius bound for greatness, just like me!

Skull: So get ready to study some killer tricks! You're gonna knock all those losers tail over teakettle!

Odd Mutt Out: Awoo!

Skull: Hyahaaa! That's the stuff! C'mon, boy! You ready to take another run at it?

Odd Mutt Out: Awoo-woo!

And so a boy and his best friend throw themselves into their training.

Sadly, however, as the days turn to months, the Odd Mutt Out remains unable to retain a single trick.

Traveler: Hey, you miscreant! How dare you injure my beloved kitty!

One day, the Odajumoki pick a fight with a traveler.

But when Skull accidentally steps on his cat's tail, the traveler's temper turns the tables.

The other Odajumoki beat a hasty retreat, leaving Skull and his dog on their own to elude the incensed traveler.

Skull: Damn it! Where do those gizzard-gobblers get off leaving us in the lurch!

Skull: Whoargh!

Traveler: Haha! Pitiful! Now put up yer dukes!

???: Awooh!

Traveler: Huh?

The dog charges at the traveler's leg in hopes of tripping him up, but misses his mark and goes sailing straight past him.

Skull: Hey, we don't have time for this! On your paws and get over here! This is our chance to get gone!

As the man stands dumbfounded at this combination of canine and companion incompetence, Skull and his trainee make their escape.

Traveler: Hey... Wait! Come back here!

Skull: Huff... Puff... Damn... it... Give up already!

Traveler: Grr... If that's how you're gonna play it!

Skull: Whoooaa!

A shot rings out and a bullet sends up a spray of snow just shy of Skull's toes.

Skull trips on the shifting snow and goes flying.

He executes a full flip through the air and lands perfectly astride his dog's back.

Odd Mutt Out: Awooohhh!

Skull: Huh? Wha? Whaaat?

This unlikely accident seems to inspire the dog. He takes off running with Skull on his back.

Skull: Oh, I get it! If I'm on your back, you don't hafta slow down for me to keep up!

Skull: Now that's thinkin'! You're a genius!

In a flash, they've left the angry traveler behind and are dashing through the snowy fields without a care in the world.

Skull: You saved my bacon back there! I knew you had potential, pup!

Odd Mutt Out: Awoo-woo!

Skull: That settles it! From here on out, you're my partner! And your name is Skull Jr.!

Skull: The two of us together, buddy, are gonna be unstoppable! Yaaahaaa!

Skull Jr.: Aaawooohhh!

Skull: And there ya have it. So? Is this one class A canine, or what?

Lyria: Wow... You really worked your heart out to protect your owner, didn't you, Skull Jr.!

Skull: Right? Riiight? My dog is a genuine genius!

Skull: That story made me a little nostalgic. I wanna feel the wind on my face like that again!

Skull: Woo-hooo! C'mon, Skull Jr.! Let's go for a run!

Skull Jr.: Awoo! Awoo!

Skull: Let's go, let's go, let's gooo! Hi-yo, Husky! Awaaay!

Vyrn: Hey... Dontcha think you're goin' a little too fast? That's dangerous!

Skull: Hyahaaa! We're two creatures at one with the wind! Nothin' can stop us nooow!

Skull Jr.: Awooh!

Spurred on by his owner's excitement, Skull Jr. puts on an extra burst of speed.

Skull: Whoa, you're rarin' to go too, huh? Let's see just how fast we can run, Skull Jr.! Yaaa-ha-ha-haaa!

Just as man and mutt have reached the outer limits of canine speed, a shadow crosses their path.

Any version of Eustace is a crew member

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Eustace: Finally found you, (Captain). There's something I want to—

Skull Jr.: Awoo-woo! Awooh!

Skull Jr. slams on the breaks as soon as he spots Eustace.

The pup skids to a halt, but a Skull in motion tends to stay in motion—and the mutt's rider goes sailing into the wild snowy yonder.

Skull: Hyahaa... Aah? Aaarrggh!

Skull: You can't just stop like thaaat!

Eustace: ...
What was that?

Skull Jr.: Awoo-woo!

Eustace: Oh, it's you.

Skull Jr.: Awoo!

Lyria: Oh, do you know Skull Jr., Eustace?

Eustace: Yeah. We met at a New Year's party.

Lyria: So that's why Skull Jr. looks so happy to see you.

Eustace: So, pup. Where's Skull?

Skull Jr.: Awoo? Awoo-woo! Awooohhh!

At Eustace's question, Skull Jr. seems to realize the weight of his owner is absent from his back. He begins to panic.

Skull Jr. raises a pair of soulful puppy eyes to gaze at (Captain), who sighs and turns to the crew.

1. We'd better go find him.

Choose: We'd better go find him.

Lyria: Of... of course. I'm worried about him too!

Eustace: Good grief... Don't let your owner's idiocy rub off on you, pooch.

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Skull Jr.: Yiiipe!

Startled by a large bug zooming across his path, Skull Jr. skids to an abrupt halt.

Unfortunately, a Skull in motion tends to stay in motion—and the mutt's rider goes sailing into the wild snowy yonder.

Skull: Hyahaa... Aah? Aaarrggh!

Skull: It was just a buuuggg!

(Captain) and the others gape, speechless, as Skull vanishes, leaving behind only that reproach.

Vyrn: Wow... You gotta admire his form. That was a ten-point takeoff for sure.

Skull Jr.: Awoo-woo! Awooh!

Skull Jr. recovers from the fright the bug gave him, only to realize that his owner's weight is absent from his back. He begins to panic.

Skull Jr. raises a pair of soulful puppy eyes to gaze at (Captain), who sighs and turns to the crew.

1. We'd better go find him.

Choose: We'd better go find him.

Vyrn: Sigh... Like master, like pet, I guess.

Continue 1

(Captain) and crew head out to search for Skull, reflecting on the mysterious similarities between masters and pets.

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For True Liberty

(Captain) and crew head to North Vast with Skull in tow, on a mission to clear out the remaining Odajumoki. They find several wounded and starved North Huskies and bring them back to the ship for treatment. Skull swears vengeance on his former comrades for treating their beloved dogs this way.

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(Captain) and the crew have come to a remote town in North Vast to deal with a recent string of crimes.

Skull is along as an advisor thanks to his knowledge of the region.

Skull: Didn't think the Odajumoki would still be infesting the area.

Lyria: Skull, you must still have a pretty strong attachment to this place, huh?

Skull: Heh. I dunno about that. But either way, you can't call yourself free if you're satisfied to rot away in such a small corner of the world!

Skull Jr.: Awoo-wooh!

Skull: Huh? What's up, Skull Jr.?

Skull notices the way Skull Jr.'s ears have pricked, and cocks an ear himself.

Skull: Hey. You guys hear somethin'?

Vyrn: Huh? No, not a thing.

North Husky: Awoo...

Skull: This way!

Vyrn: H-hey! Wait up!

Lyria: After him!

Skull: I'm sure it was around here...

Skull Jr.: Awoo-wooh!

North Husky: Whine...

Skull: I know you pups! You're Odajumoki North Huskies! What happened to you?

Lyria: Huff... Puff... Finally... caught up...

Vyrn: Hey! Those dogs look awful! Are they gonna be all right?

There are several North Huskies lying in the road.

Lyria: This is terrible... Who would do this!

Skull: Hey, (Captain). I wanna give these pups some first aid. Can you give me a hand?

(Captain) readily agrees.

The crew decides to bring the wounded North Huskies back to the Grandcypher for treatment.

North Husky 1: Whine... Awoo-wooh...

North Husky 2: Awoo! Pant, pant, pant...

Once their wounds have been tended, the visiting North Huskies ravenously devour the food they're given.

Vyrn: Those guys must've been starving. Anyway, I'm glad they weren't seriously injured!

Skull: ...

Lyria: What's on your mind, Skull? You've been really quiet...

Skull: Huh? Oh. Yeah...
Thing is... the Odajumoki are all dog-lovers down to the bone.

Skull: So no matter what kinda slime-garglin' bugmunchers they could be, I always figured I could count on 'em to be good to their dogs.

Skull: Looks like I was wrong, huh? At least their wounds weren't life-threatening, but they were all beat up, and their coats were a mess!

Skull: If that wasn't bad enough, they were left out in the cold with empty stomachs!

Skull: I can't believe those guys would treat our precious dogs this way...

Skull: They're lower than scum! They're the scum that grows on scum! I'm gonna hunt them down an' give 'em everything they've got comin'!

Skull: I'll put sled tracks all over their faces! Or I'll use 'em for kindling! Whatever I do, it won't be pretty!

Skull takes aim at the sky and fires off a round to vent his frustration.

Skull Jr.: Awoo?

Lyria: Whoa, Skull, please calm down! You're scaring Skull Jr.!

Skull: Oh, crud! Sorry! I let my temper get away from me there.

Skull offers the flustered canine an apologetic scratch behind the ears.

North Husky 1: Awoo-woo!

Skull: What's up, pup? You want scritches too?

North Husky 1: Awoo-woo! Awooohhh!

The dog barks as if to say Skull is mistaken. It stares at him determinedly.

Now that it has recovered from its hunger and injuries, a fierce anger and will to fight burns in its eyes.

Skull: I get it... You're fired up too, huh? You don't think they should get away with this, do you?

Skull: Good! Then let's go give 'em what for!

Skull: Hyahaaa! Let's get this party started!

North Huskies: Awooohhh!

The dogs throw back their heads and howl in agreement, a canine chorus reverberating through the Grandcypher's corridors.

Vyrn: Hey... Do you feel like this is gettin' a little outta hand?

Lyria: Yeah... (Captain), we might have to stop them!

Skull and the North Huskies are riding a wave of fury the likes of which the crew has rarely seen.

(Captain) promises Lyria and Vyrn that their worries won't be realized.

For True Liberty: Scene 2

In the Odajumoki's hideout, the crew finds a bloodied racetrack and more abused dogs. The Odajumoki's new Allfather has been running brutal dog races to reap gambling profits. Skull prepares to bring the Odajumoki to their senses the hard way.

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The North Huskies lead the crew to the hideout of the remaining Odajumoki.

Skull: Huh? Wh-what's... going on here?

What they find inside are cramped cages filled to bursting with ragged-looking North Huskies.

Lyria: Oh, those poor puppies! How could they keep them cooped up in such tiny cages!

North Husky 1: Awoo-woo!

Vyrn: What is it, pooch? Something over there?

The crew follows the dog to an open space that looks like some sort of arena.

Lyria: Is this... a martial arts ring? What are those weird lines on the floor? And all these devices...

Skull: Nah... I'd say it's a racetrack. They do hold races to see which dogs are the fastest.

Skull: But this stuff is pretty dangerous to have around for a race...

The devices Skull points out look an awful lot like implements of torture, and there also seem to be trapdoors set into the floor.

Every last one is spattered with fresh blood. They've clearly been very recently used.

Vyrn: Ahh! Look inside that cage!

Injured Huskies: Awoo...

Several dogs lie inside the cage, bloody and thoroughly wretched.

Lyria: !
They're terribly wounded!

Skull: What is this... What kind of lunatic would treat a dog this way...

Injured Huskies: Awoo...

Skull: We can't give them the care they need here. (Captain), let's break this flippin' cage and get them—

???: What's this? How'd you vermin get in?

Odajumoki 2: Well, well. If it ain't Skull! What'd you come slinkin' back for?

Before (Captain) and the others can free the captive dogs, the remnants of the Odajumoki gang come streaming into the room.

Skull: You froglickers! What've you been doing to the dogs! They look like they've been to war!

Odajumoki 3: Shutcher yap! It ain't like we're doin' it for fun!

Skull: What! You think that weak-sauce excuse is gonna fly?

Odajumoki 1: Urgh... We... We didn't have a choice! The Allfather made us do it!

Skull: The Allfather? What're you, frostbitten between the ears? He's dead!

Odajumoki 2: You don't know what yer talkin' about. The Odajumoki have changed!

The remaining members tell Skull what's happened since the Odajumoki fell apart.

The last of the Odajumoki were running wild in North Vast, making trouble. That's when they were approached by a newcomer to the island.

This man, exiled from another island for his crimes, now planned to take over North Vast.

Odajumoki 1: You outta your skull, old man? C'mon, guys, let's scramble his face!

Odajumoki 2: Hyyyaaahaahaa! Too late to beg for mercy now, Pops!

Odajumoki 1: Gyahh!

Man: Hunh! That was weak! But I guess I could spare your lives if you pledge allegiance to me. It's either that or bite the dust right here!

Odajumoki 2: Ow, ow, ow, owww!

Hopelessly outclassed by the man they'd pegged as an easy mark, the surviving Odajumoki found themselves under the iron fist of a new leader.

But the new boss would stop at nothing in his pursuit of profit, and had his hands in everything from underground gambling to the black market.

North Husky: Yiiipe!

Odajumoki 3: S-Stop it! Leave the poor dogs alone!

Allfather: What'd you say! You talkin' back to me?

Odajumoki 3: Gyaagh!

Allfather: Gyehehe... These mutts've been really well trained. I could earn a bundle racing them.

Allfather: Of course... it can't be just any old race. Gotta have spectacle. Thrills. Life-or-death stakes. That's what the people wanna see.

Allfather: Heh! Some of our competitors won't make it out alive, but I'm sure they'll be happy to die for their masters' sakes!

Odajumoki 1: Hey! Allfather or not, we ain't gonna stand by an' let you treat our North Huskies like that!

Allfather: Oh yeeaah? You still don't know your place, do you?

Allfather: Say... That mutt right there is yours, isn't it?

Odajumoki 2: Eep! Wh-what're you gonna do!

Allfather: Heh heh heh... This!

North Husky: Yiiipe!

Odajumoki 2: Puppy!

Odajumoki 2: P-please, stop! I'll do whatever you say! I promise, I won't ever talk back again!

North Husky: Awoo...

Allfather: Hah! Shoulda done that from the start!

Allfather: Let me see... From here on out, I think I'll let two dogs have it every time one of you idiots gives me lip.

Allfather: Gyahaha! If y'don't like it, you'd better mind your p's and q's!

Odajumoki 1: We hate seeing the dogs in this condition too.

Odajumoki 1: But this is the only way for us to keep them—and us—safe!

Skull: Safe?

Skull: Are you listening to yourself! Do these dogs look safe to you!

Skull: Miss me with your flimsy excuses! The price is coming outta the dogs' hides, isn't it!

Skull: You think the fact that you were following this maniac's orders makes any difference at all? Do you!

Odajumoki 2: We... uh...

???: Well... Looks like we got a pest control problem.

As Skull is berating his former compatriots, a man he's never seen before emerges from a corridor.

Odajumoki 3: Yeek! A-Allfather...

Skull notes the way the Odajumoki shrink back from the man in fear. He turns to glare at the newcomer.

Skull: What? You're the new Allfather?

Allfather: Oh, I've heard of you. You're the one who betrayed and killed the previous Allfather. Hollow-Skull, right?

Allfather: What've you been doin' with yourself, huh? Babysitting? Hahaha!

Vyrn: Say that again, you wrinkled old fart! (Captain)'s no baby!

Lyria: That's right! (Captain) is a great airship captain!

Allfather: Skyfarers, huh? Must be a pretty sorry bunch if you've got this pollywog for a captain.

Allfather: I mean, why else would they take a loser like you, huh, Skull?

Even (Captain) gets hot under the collar hearing the Grandcypher's crew demeaned that way.

1. Don't talk that way about my crew.
2. Quit badmouthing Skull.

Choose: Don't talk that way about my crew.

Allfather: Aww, what a cute widdle captaaain. But you kiddies should head home before you get hurt.

Allfather: Hmm... Two kids and a weird lizard-creature... You might fetch a decent price, at that.

Allfather: Gyehehe. All right, boys! Nab these brats! And if you just happen to kill the traitor while you're at it, I won't be mad atcha!

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Choose: Quit badmouthing Skull.

Skull: Thanks, (Captain)...
That's right! Don't you call me Hollow-Skull! I'm a certified genius!

Allfather: Hmm... Two kids and a weird lizard-creature... You might fetch a decent price, at that.

Allfather: Gyehehe. All right, boys! Nab these brats! And if you just happen to kill the traitor while you're at it, I won't be mad atcha!

Continue 1

The remaining Odajumoki advance, surrounding (Captain) and the others.

Vyrn: Hey, (Captain)! Show these mooks what you've got!

Weapon drawn, (Captain) turns to face their attackers.

Skull: I knew you were all just a waste of armor, but I genuinely believed you cared about your dogs.

Skull: I'll never forgive you for this. And I'll bring you to your senses the hard way!

Skull: (Captain)! Skull Jr.! It's go time!

Skull: You asked for it, spitwads! Hyyyaaahaaa!

For True Liberty: Scene 3

The new Allfather takes the dogs hostage, but Skull and Skull Jr. manage to outmaneuver him, free the other North Huskies, and give the villains their just deserts. Skull adopts the homeless dogs, and resumes his journey in pursuit of freedom with his trusty partner and new canine family by his side.

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Odajumoki 1: Gyaaahhh!

Skull glares contemptuously down at the remaining Odajumoki, who are on their hands and knees before the triumphant crew.

Skull: Didn't you slugs used to be all about freedom? Huh?

Skull: You still call yourself the sons of the Allfather? Of Guzaletha?

Skull: You brainless hyenas!

Odajumoki 3: W-well...

Skull: How could you follow a scumbucket like this? Don't you have any Odajumoki pride left?

Skull: You're the biggest idiots in North Vast! Dumbasses!

Odajumoki 2: Urgh... Of all the people in the skies to say that...

Odajumoki 3: But it's true. We did hurt the pups...

The Odajumoki sit dejected in front of Skull, sapped of their will to fight. Their new boss begins to feel the precariousness of his position.

Allfather: Hey! What d'you good-for-nothings think you're doing sitting around?

Skull: What's that? Are you still here?

Skull: I don't give a damn about these lugs, but you're not gonna get away with hurting the pups!

Skull Jr.: Grrr...

North Husky: Grrr...

Allfather: Tch...

Backed into a corner, the man draws his gun and trains it on the caged North Huskies.

Skull Jr.: Awoo!

Skull Jr. leaps at him, aiming to knock the gun out of his hand.

Skull Jr.: Awoooh...

Skull: Wha—
Skull Juniooor!

(Captain) and Skull make a dash for the fallen canine.

Allfather: Not so fast! One more step and these mutts get aerated next!

The man sneers and waggles the muzzle of his gun in the direction of the dogs.

Skull: You sludgeworm! You harm another hair on those pups' heads and I'll bury you!

Allfather: Oh yeah? You really don't have a grasp on the situation, do ya?

Allfather: If you don't come to heel...

Injured Huskies: Yiiipe!

Skull: Agh! I told you to leave them alone! If you're gonna shoot someone, shoot me!

Allfather: Hah! You really care that much about these worthless toys? Their only purpose is to please their masters!

Skull: Hrgh!

Lyria: Skull!

With the dogs held hostage, Skull has no choice but to endure the new Allfather's assault.

(Captain) prepares to intervene, but at the first flash of steel from the captain's direction, the man's gun whips around toward the cage once more.

Allfather: Hey, brat! Don't you try anything funny either. You want these mutts to eat lead?

Vyrn: Dammit! What about Skull!

Skull: Hyahaha! Don't you worry about this genius! I could do this all day!

Allfather: Yeah? Just keep flappin' your lips, numbskull! Hunh!

Skull: Gyah!
Pssht, compared to the Allfather—to Guzaletha's punches, yours are like a love tap from a sleepy kitten!

Allfather: Why, you! Well, I don't wanna disappoint you, so I guess I'll stop holdin' back!

Skull: Augh!

(Captain)'s teeth and fists are clenched, powerless to stop the beating, even as Skull curls into a ball on the floor.

The moments stretch interminably. By the time the man is beginning to breathe heavily, Skull is no longer even twitching.

Allfather: Heh... That's what you get... for runnin' yer mouth...

Lyria: Oh no... Skull! Skull!

Vyrn: It can't be... H-hey! Tell me you're just playin' around!

Allfather: Gyehehe... You brats are next. Don't make me rough you up too badly and I can still get a good price for you.

(Captain) moves protectively between Lyria and the leering criminal.

Just then...

Skull: Now, Skull Jr.!

Skull Jr.: Awoo!

Allfather: Huh! You're alive?

Skull Jr.: Awooohhh!

Skull Jr. flies through the air, and before the man can turn around, the dog's teeth have sunk deep into his arm.

Allfather: Gyaaahhh!

1. Now! Unlock the cage!

Choose: Now! Unlock the cage!

Vyrn: I'm on it!

While the man is trying to dislodge Skull Jr., Vyrn frees the other North Huskies from their cage.

Allfather: Grr! How are you still kicking! I thought you were dead!

Skull: Hunh! That's Skull Jr.'s special technique: playing dead! Best you've ever seen, huh!

Skull: Didn't you think it was weird how little noise the other pups were makin'? Huh, rupies for brains?

Allfather: What! So this was your plan all along?

Skull: Hehehe! Weeelll. Nothin' holdin' me back now...

The North Huskies bay threateningly as they surround their tormentor.

Allfather: Eeek! N-no! Stay away!

Skull: Thought you'd get away with hurting our precious pups, didja? Huh?

Skull: Well, we're gonna take everything you did to them outta your hide—with interest!

North Huskies: Aaawooohhh!

Skull: Hyaaahaaa! It's party time, pups! Sic 'im!

Allfather: Urgyaahhh!

The North Huskies take their vengeance for a good long while before the crew hauls the remaining Odajumoki and their leader to the local authorities.

With the shadow of the Odajumoki at last lifted from the snowy plains of North Vast, the residents can breathe easy.

Vyrn: Hey, so what're we gonna do with all the Odajumoki's dogs?

Skull: Well, the local authorities took in the badly injured ones.

Skull: That leaves... these guys.

North Husky: Awoo...

Skull wrinkles his brow as he looks over the last few North Huskies still in need of homes.

Faced with all those big puppy eyes filled with both anxiety and determination, Skull can see only one option.

Skull: That settles it! I'm adopting you all!

North Huskies: Awoo-awoo!

Skull: Which means they all need spots on the crew, okay, (Captain)?

Vyrn: Wait, huh? All of them?

Skull: Don't you worry your scaly head! Odajumoki pups are all good boys!

Skull: Watch! Listen up, pupsters! Everybody... sit!

North Huskies: Awoo!

Skull: Shake!

North Huskies: Awoo-awoo!

Skull: And last but not least!

Skull: Everybody lie down!

North Huskies: Awoooh!

In perfect unison, the dogs follow Skull's commands to the letter. (Captain) and the others can't help but applaud their performance.

Lyria: That was amazing! They're all so well-behaved, I'm sure they'll get along well with the whole crew!

Skull: Right? Riiight? I'll take care of 'em and make sure they're good. So please, (Captain)?

1. I guess you can keep them.

Choose: I guess you can keep them.

Skull: For real? Woo-hooo! I owe ya several, (Captain)!

Skull Jr. watches Skull and the other dogs rejoicing from a little further off.

Skull: Hm? Whassa matter, Skull Jr.? Get over here!

Skull Jr.: Awoo...

Skull: Ohhh, I get it. You're worried you got competition for the spot of the great Skull's partner, huh?

Skull: Listen up. Even if our family grows, you'll always be my partner, boy! I'm countin' on ya, pup!

Skull Jr.: Awoo-awoo! Awooohhh!

Skull showers Skull Jr. with attention as the Husky wags his tail hard enough to stir up a small hurricane.

With his new family members and his trusted partner by his side, Skull is ready to set out in pursuit of the limitless freedom he's always craved.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

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さっさと行こうぜぇ、(主人公)！	Let's hit it, (Captain)!
お前の脚力を見せてやれ、スカルジュニア！	Show 'em how fleet those feet are, Skull Jr.!
(主人公)、どっちが速いか勝負だ！	Let's race, (Captain)!
お、おお……？どこだここ……	H-huh? Where the hell am I?
ヒィィィィハァァァァッ！	Yeee-haaww!
おいコラ、遅れてんじゃねーぞォ！	Hey, keep up!
どけどけどけぇー！オレ様のお通りだァ！	Outta my way! Genius comin' through!
犬橇も最高だぜェ～？犬力が違うからなァ！	You gotta try a dogsled sometime. Nothin' beats those fleet canine feet!
邪魔するならぶっ飛ばーすッ！	Clear the path or get trampled!
ヒャッハハハハハァッ！	Hyaahahahaaa!