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Official Profile

Age Unknown
Height 153 cm
Race Unknown
Hobbies Playing on piano
Likes Beautiful things
Dislikes Insincere people, decorations and furniture of poor taste
Character Release
霧深き島、メドヴェキアに住まうヴァンパイアの少年。
フェルドラクと共に島の統治をしていたが、ある使命を任され外界へ足を踏み出す。
ヴァンパイアの文化、矜持を大切にし、人一倍礼節を弁えているため、目上の人や尊敬する人物に対しては礼儀正しく振る舞う反面、弱き者に対しては厳しい態度を取る。
冷静沈着で、その外見に反して大人びた印象を持たれるが、ヴァンピィやフェルドラクが居ないところでは本来のワイルドな一面を見せることも。
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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age 不明
Height 153cm
Race 不明
Hobbies ピアノ演奏
Likes 美しいもの
Dislikes 不真面目な奴、趣味が悪い装飾品や家具
Character Release
霧深き島、メドヴェキアに住まうヴァンパイアの少年。
フェルドラクと共に島の統治をしていたが、ある使命を任され外界へ足を踏み出す。
ヴァンパイアの文化、矜持を大切にし、人一倍礼節を弁えているため、目上の人や尊敬する人物に対しては礼儀正しく振る舞う反面、弱き者に対しては厳しい態度を取る。
冷静沈着で、その外見に反して大人びた印象を持たれるが、ヴァンピィやフェルドラクが居ないところでは本来のワイルドな一面を見せることも。
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Background

Relationships

Vania is his older sister.

Events

Trivia

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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Happy birthday.
I'm throwing a party for you, (Captain).
As for what kind of party it is, well, that's a secret. I want to see the look of surprise on your face.
Hehehe... Today's going to be the best day of your life, (Captain).

2

Happy birthday, (Captain).
Celebrating someone's birthday is something totally new to me.
Vampires don't celebrate birthdays. That concept just doesn't exist.
Yet somehow Feldrac always remembered mine and Vania's birthdays.
I'm always so happy when someone I trust celebrates my birthday.
So, (Captain), are you happy I'm celebrating your birthday?
I would be... honored if you were.

3

Happy birthday, (Captain).
I'm slowly getting used to celebrating people's birthdays.
Everyone who comes together for these events walks away with spirits uplifted.
I think it's a wonderful custom. I'd like for all my fellow vampires to know about it.
I thank you for educating me on this fine tradition, (Captain).
May there be many more birthdays to come. Hehe...

4

Happy birthday, (Captain).
The crew has been preparing for today's celebrations near on a week. It's certain to be a lively affair.
It's always been like this. Each year, the crew awaits your birthday with more anticipation than you do yourself. I used to find it odd...
But now, I finally understand. The crew trusts you. You are of the utmost importance to its members, and so they want to celebrate you.
And yet... Something doesn't sit right with me.
I know that you belong to your crew, (Captain). But, at least on important occasions, such as today... Can I not have you all to myself?
Still, I will suppress these feelings, for I know how much everyone adores you.
But once the general merrymaking is over, won't you celebrate again with me?
Let's have a party, for just the two of us. Hehe...

5

Happy birthday, (Captain).
A present for you. Spectacular roses, don't you think?
I've heard that the aroma of roses can help one relax.
I hope these roses can bring you peace of mind, if only for a short while.
Speaking of which, are you aware that a bouquet of roses can also mean something else?
Hm? What do these roses mean, you ask?
Oh, the suspense. As for the answer to your question... I'm afraid I won't be giving it to you just yet.
When the time comes, I shall send the twelfth rose to complete this scarlet bouquet.
The final rose will be in white... A color most fitting for you, (Captain).

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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Happy New Year.
If I can make peace with mortals this year, I'm going to need proof for my bretheren.
Do you mind being my proof, (Captain)?
I'm counting on you.

2

Happy New Year.
Now that I think about it... Celebrating a year for being new is strange.
Vampires don't have a tradition like that. We're just not interested.
I was no different until I came to this world.
But now I see it. This day is about celebrating the special people you were able to spend another year with.
I wish... vampires would understand the importance of this day...
Maybe then vampires could begin changing.

3

Happy New Year, (Captain).
Whew... The first sunrise of the year, huh?
Most people look upon it with such gratitude, but I find it to be a bit much.
Vampires don't take to light too well. Makes us feel weaker.
Vania doesn't mind though. She's the opposite—bathe her in sunlight, and she starts jumping for joy.
Though I couldn't tell you if it's because Vania's magic is simply that powerful... Or if she's just weird like that...
Ah, I feel a headache coming on... Sorry for having you go through this each year, (Captain), but...
Can you lend me your shoulder for a bit?

4

Seems that dawn is upon us. Happy New Year, (Captain).
I wish vampires too could understand the significance of this day... I once expressed such a desire to you, remember?
Well, as of late, more and more vampires have begun celebrating the coming of the new year.
Needless to say, many of our kin are yet skeptical of new traditions.
However, I feel as if skydwellers and vampires are slowly drawing closer. Perhaps, there truly will come a day where we can coexist, side by side.
I owe it all to you, (Captain). Had we not met, then such a future—a future of harmony—might have remained forever out of reach.
Please, continue to lend me your assistance. You're the only one I can trust, (Captain)... Hehe.

5

(Captain). This is quite sudden, but how would you like to come to Medvecia with me?
This year, we've decided to adopt the customs of mortals and hold a feast in Medvecia to celebrate the new year.
I was told by Feldrac to extend an invitation to you as well. Will you come?
You will? I'm glad to hear that. Everyone will be happy to see you.
It's a strange feeling... Just a while ago, I never would have imagined us taking an interest in and adopting mortal customs.
It seems you've shown a new way of life to us vampires as well.
Neither Vania nor I would have been able to do this. And for that I'm grateful, (Captain).
Ah, we should get going. Vania will be in a bad mood if we keep her waiting for too long.
(Captain). I'm looking forward to our time together—this year, next year, and in the many years to come.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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Happy Valentine's Day.
Thank you, (Captain).
I knew you wouldn't let me down. Hehe, and that's because I'm special to you, aren't I, (Captain)?
What is this feeling? It's not a bad feeling at all. In fact, I quite like it. I'll be sure to return the favor.

2

Thank you, (Captain). I accept this gift.
Hehehe... I don't think I would mind if you were of my blood...
I am not one to break with tradition, but if you should ever desire as such...
It doesn't hurt... much. There is no need to fear. It just stings ever so slightly.
This is all hypothetical... unless you want it to be a reality.
I am ready whenever you are. Just say the word.
Hahaha...

3

Happy Valentine's, (Captain).
Ah, a gift for me this year as well? Haha, you just put a smile on my face.
But... are you sure? Because I might not be able to hold back my urges anymore.
If I were to put my mouth to your neck and take a bite... You'd be mine.
Heheh, too late for any regrets, (Captain)...
You're the one who put me in the mood after all.
Lean into me, (Captain). Don't worry, I'll be gentle.
Just kidding. I have no intention of breaking the tradition just yet.
...
But in due time perhaps... Hehe...

4

Happy Valentine's.
Hehehe. Please, let down your guard. I promise not to turn you into kin.
That expression... Do you wear it on purpose, or do you not realize...
That should you continue to act in that manner, I will no longer be able to restrain myself.
It pains me to leave you anticipating. However, now is not the time.
I'll wait until the day that you want me so much, you offer me as a gift not chocolates, but your own neck...
Only then will I happily sink my fangs in. Hehehe.

5

You have chocolate for me again this year? Thank you, (Captain).
Mm, this chocolate gives off an exceptionally delicious smell.
Something mixed in with the chocolate... A sweet and alluring fragrance.
(Captain). You didn't happen to hurt yourself, did you?
You really think I wouldn't be able to recognize the smell of your blood?
Let me see... Good, the cut doesn't seem to be too deep.
Sigh... Be more careful next time, all right? If you keep being that vulnerable, I won't be able to hold back.
I just might find myself sinking my fangs into you without warning... and you wouldn't want that now, would you?
Unless you do. Then I shall gladly oblige... Hehe.

White Day Cutscenes
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Happy White Day.
I'd like to invite you to a dinner party, (Captain).
After all, isn't it boring to only get chocolate all the time?
Why don't you unwind today and have some fun? Hehehe.

2

Take this. It is an expression of my feelings towards you.
If it pleases you, would you like to come with me to Medvecia?
I would like to play a sweet song on the piano in the castle.
Then perhaps...we could all have a dance party.
I'm sure Feldrac and Vania would be pleased.
Or would you rather have a private affair?
I jest. Having you all to myself wouldn't be fair. Haha!

3

Happy White Day, (Captain).
Here's little something from me. And...
This here's from Feldrac.
For taking care of me and Vania.
Though I get the feeling she's the one who needs to be taken care of...
But whatever. Why don't we enjoy the chocolates from Feldrac together?
Hehe, you're gonna be in for a surprise. Feldrac's treats can be really addictive.

4

Ah, (Captain). You've arrived at just the right time.
These are for you. Come now, eat.
I hope they're to your liking.
Yes, I know. That face of yours speaks volumes. Seems that they don't taste bad at all.
In truth, Feldrac suggested that I try my hand at sweets-making.
So I spent some time practicing with Vania.
I put quite a lot of feeling into these. Can you tell?
Hehe. Just what I was hoping to hear. I'd be happy to make more—when I'm so inclined.
Let's have tea with Vania one of these days. The drink shall of course be accompanied by sweets made with Feldrac's recipes.

5

Happy White Day, (Captain).
I'm glad you seem to be enjoying the White Day feast tonight.
After discussing with Vania, we decided to give you something back together with the other vampires.
Not only for Valentine's—everyone's been wanting a chance to express their appreciation for you.
Ah, the music's changed.
Well then, as this is quite the rare opportunity—may I ask you for a dance?
Hehe. No need to be so nervous. Just surrender yourself to me and all will be well.
Now, if you'll take my hand, (Captain).

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Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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Happy Halloween.
Prepare yourself, (Captain), because today's going to be filled with frightful delights.
Hehe. And then we can go for some sweet delights after that.
If you make it out alive, that is. Mwahaha!

2

(Captain)... are you trying to pull one over on me?
You make the same face as Vania when you're plotting something bad...
Hehe... Maybe I wouldn't mind if you played a trick on me though.
I don't have any candy anyways, so do your worst.
Just don't do anything crazy like Vania would. I'm trusting you, (Captain)...

3

Aah! Talk about good timing!
I need your help finding a place to hide! Vania's after me!
She's saying costumes are mandatory and is trying to force me into one of her dresses!
There was a time when I let her do as she pleased...
But then one day Feldrac saw me in the getup, and...
Ergh!
I can feel the blood leaving my body just thinking about it!
Please, (Captain)! Keep me safe, even if just for a bit!

4

Ah, (Captain). Trick or treat.
Hehe. Whatever is the matter? Your jaw's dropped clean off your face.
Did you think I would not importune you for sweets?
You've run out, you say? I know. Earlier, I watched as you gave away the last of your stash.
I ask again knowing you haven't anything to offer. Trick? Or treat? For you, there's only one answer.
I do hope you'll enjoy the trick I've prepared.
Now, there's no need to tremble so. I'll only want to tease you more.
Surprised? But don't fret—I didn't actually bite.
Still, it's not often that you lose your composure.
That face is treat enough. This little prank was certainly worth the trouble.

5

Happy Halloween, (Captain).
Haha. It appears you were no match for Vania.
I was watching the entire time, of course. I saw just how well you acted as Vania's dress-up doll.
Oh, did you want me to come save you from your misery earlier?
Heh... I wouldn't cross the line when it comes to Vania and her playthings.
Now, let's get away before she comes back with another outfit for you.
I don't deny that it would be most entertaining to see you in yet another elaborate outfit...
But it wouldn't be fair for Vania to have you all to herself, now would it?
Haha, I'm afraid you won't be getting away so easily today. It's my turn next, (Captain).

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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Happy holidays.
Today's a festive day, isn't it, (Captain)?
Vampires don't celebrate this day in any special way.
I must say, mortals love to give gifts, don't they? Hehe.
I'm not complaining, though. Let's have fun today, (Captain).

2

I hear we're having a party with the whole crew today.
I also hear mortals eat a great many things on this night.
For example, some eat chicken, or cake, or stew, and even pie.
Now that I think about it, humans have quite an evolved food culture...
Hehe... Today will probably be interesting. But...
I'm sad that not a drop of your blood will be on the menu.
Hehehe... I'm kidding. I wouldn't force you to give me your blood.
If you asked me to take some of your blood... That's a different story.

3

Season's greetings, (Captain).
I heard some weirdo called Santa will be handing out presents to children today.
Though I don't know why anyone would go that far for total strangers...
I don't need a gift though. Because I have you, (Captain).
Hehe. So what goodies do you have in store for me?
I have my hopes high.

4

(Captain)? Well, well. What are you doing at this late hour? And in such attire...
Oh, distributing presents, are you? I see... That does explain why you're dressed as Santa Claus.
And is that why you've come here? To give me a gift?
However, I wish only for one thing. You do know what it is, don't you?
You haven't an idea?
Hehehe, oh really. Then, allow me to enlighten you.
What I dearly want... is right here in front of me.
Wait right there. I shan't let you get away. Now, I do hope you've prepared yourself... (Captain).

5

Happy holidays, (Captain). Taking a break?
Yes, I as well. The heat of the winter feast is rather overwhelming, so I came out to take in some fresh air.
You know... Every year around this time, I'm reminded yet again of just how much the members of our crew adore you.
Really, it's no fun at all. While I realize you're everyone's captain, your claws have long been lodged deep into my heart.
Seeing your smile, hearing your words...
And feeling the touch of your skin like this... Only I should be able to do these things.
I know it's an impossible dream, and yet... I find myself wishing it were so. Why is that, I wonder?
Heh... What's the matter? You're getting quite red.
Not so fast. After seeing that look on your face, I'm afraid I can't let anyone else have you tonight.
Don't worry. I shall take full responsibility and ensure that you have a good time...
A profoundly delicious time, worthy of this holy night... Hehe.

Fate Episodes

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Noble Blood

The crew heads out to deal with some thieves, only to find that Veight has beaten them to it. He follows the crew in search of an answer to a question: can vampires coexist with others?



In the past, the crew met a troubled vampire princess named Vania.
By working alongside Vania and her brother, Veight, the crew was able to save Feldrac's vampire clan from a disastrous fate.
Since that incident, the crew has heard about a band of thieves targeting unsuspecting travelers.
One day, the crew hears about a band of thieves that only preys on weak travelers.
The crew decides to sneak into the thieves' hideout to stop them before they can cause further harm.
When they arrive, however...
Thief 1: Groan...
Rackam: What the heck happened here?
A thief moans in pain on the hideout floor, having been overpowered by an unknown assailant.
The crew isn't sure what to make of this. Suddenly, a man rushes in from the back room.
Thief 2: Move! There's a demon in there, and it's coming for me!
Thief 2: Agh...
???: Please. A wretch like you has no right to call me that.
Lyria: Veight? Is that you?
Veight: Oh? It's you guys. Huh, now isn't this a coincidence.
Rackam: Did you do this? No, wait. Why are you here? And what's happening on Medvecia?
Veight: Annoying, as always. Now take a deep breath, and ask me one question at a time.
Rackam: Bah! And you're as unpleasant as ever. I guess it really is you.
Veight: Humph. Anyway, don't you think we should take care of these thieves first?
Vyrn: Yeah, let's take out the trash!
They apprehend the remaining thieves and hand them over to the Crew of Enforcers.
Afterward, the crew leads Veight back to the Grandcypher.
Veight: How nostalgic. It's good to see this old ship is still in one piece.
Rackam: Hah, you're darn right it is! Our pride and joy won't break that easily!
Rackam: So let me ask you again: why are you here?
Veight: Ah, that's right. I suppose I trust you, (Captain), and the others enough to provide an explanation.
Veight: I left Medvecia to answer a certain question: can mortals and vampires become good friends?
Rackam: Good friends?
Veight: Coexistence and cooperation, among other things. That's what I mean.
Veight: We vampires are trying to change. And it's all thanks to you and your friends, (Captain).
Veight: Some of us are now beginning to view coexistence with mortals as a possibility.
Vyrn: Wow. You stuffy old vampires are willing to change your ways, huh?
Veight: We aren't completely trusting of mortals just yet. Many among us still consider them objects of derision.
Veight: And then there are those who say we have nothing to gain from cooperating with your lowly kind.
Vyrn: I guess change doesn't come easily.
Rackam: Well, that makes sense. We've been isolated from each other for a long time, after all.
Veight: Hm, yes... However, Feldrac wishes to make contact and coexist with the outside world.
Veight: If we can find harmony, we'll finally be free from the shackles of our own destruction.
Veight: I also share his convictions.
Rackam: I see. That won't be easy. You make it sound like the others are skeptical of your way of thinking.
Veight: Yes. They harbor their doubts, their suspicions. But maybe I can show them that friendship isn't out of reach.
Rackam: Then support for coexistence would increase.
Vyrn: I get it. And that's why you're out here traveling.
Veight: Exactly. You're pretty smart, for a reptile.
Vyrn: Hey! I ain't no reptile!
Veight: I've observed a number of mortals in my time off the island, and—
Vyrn: Hey! Don't you ignore me!
Veight: I've seen nothing but scoundrels. Too many people have corrupted hearts.
Rackam: You talking about the thieves from before? The way you're talking, it sounds like they're far from the first group of criminals you've run into.
Veight: You could say that.
Veight: There's certainly no way I can use these experiences to disprove the suspicions of my people.
Rackam: Look, Veight. I'm not gonna lie; there are bad people in this world. But you can't lump everyone in with thieves and crooks.
Veight: Yes, I know. (Captain)'s a prime example of that.
Veight: Sigh. If only all mortals were like (Captain), I wouldn't need to go to all this trouble...
Veight: Well, I guess I'll be on my way. My investigation is far from over.
  1. Leaving already?
  2. We'll help.

Choose: Leaving already?
Veight: What's that, (Captain)? Could it be that you want me to remain with your crew?
Veight: Hehe. Well, if you insist. I don't mind staying here for the time being.

Choose: We'll help.
Veight: Sheesh, you really are kind to a fault, (Captain).
Veight: I'm not complaining, though. Heh, if you want to help so badly, then I gladly accept.
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Veight looks pleased and beams at (Captain).
Vyrn: We never insisted on anything. In fact, it almost sounds like you were hoping to come with us all along.
Veight: ...
Lyria: Veight?
Rackam: Bullseye, am I right?
Veight: Y-you've got it wrong! All wrong! (Captain) was so adamant that I simply had no choice!
Vyrn: Nah, (Captain) didn't mean it like that. Right, (Captain)?
Veight: Quiet, you reptile!
Vyrn: You want a piece of me?
Lyria: Now, now, let's not get carried away, Vyrn. We're happy to have you, Veight!
Veight: Well, just don't get in my way. Again, I'm just following you because it's the best option. That's all.
Veight: That said, I also believe (Captain), ah, truly deserves to be at my side.
Veight: A-anyway, thanks for taking me in, (Captain).
Veight, blushing slightly, extends his hand toward (Captain), who responds with a handshake.
The future of vampire-mortal relations rides on the outcome of Veight's journey with the crew.

Friend or Foe

While out shopping with the crew, Veight is spotted by soldiers. One of them manages to wound Veight, but he simply keeps running.



Soldier 1: Wait, you demon!
Veight: Tch!
Veight sprints through a grassy field, trying his best to elude a number of soldiers in pursuit.
The soldiers occasionally get an attack off on Veight, but he doesn't retaliate.
Soldier 2: He's a quick one! Fix your aim, you idiots!
Veight: Ugh! These guys are relentless!
Aggravated by the situation, Veight thinks back to what caused it in the first place.
Veight and the crew stop by a small country to do some shopping.
Rackam: I'm surprised you decided to come with us, Veight.
Veight: It's easier for me to observe the lives of city folk while I'm with you. It has nothing to do with wanting to follow you or anything.
Veight: And look at all the things you've bought. The more people you have to carry them back to the ship, the better.
Rackam: Wow, that's awfully kind of you!
Veight: Humph. It's no big deal.
Vyrn: Really? I think you're actually worried about us.
Veight: No, I just told you! It's no big deal!
Lyria: (That's a lie.)
Rackam: (He sucks at lying.)
Veight: What? Why are you all looking at me like that?
Veight: I've had enough! I'll be waiting outside!
Vyrn: Hey, come on, you don't have to sulk about it.
Veight: I'm not sulking!
Rackam: Hahaha. He's a handful, all right, but at least he's easy to figure out.
Veight: Argh! What's with those people?
Veight: I said it was no big deal, and I meant it!
Outside the shop and out in the open, Veight feels the burning gazes of suspicion on his skin.
Soldier 1: Look, there it is. See those wings? It's gotta be one of... those.
Soldier 2: There's only one creature with wings like that.
Soldier 3: Vampires! Cursed bloodsuckers!
Veight: (Tch!)
Soldier 2: It's escaping! After it!
And that's how Veight came to be chased by soldiers of a small country.
Soldier 1: Ready! Aim! Fire!
Veight: Ugh!
A bullet strikes Veight's back, but no blood is spilled. He keeps running.
Soldier 2: What? I swear I hit it!
Soldier 1: That's why they're the stuff of legends! What crazy demons!
Veight: (They're the ones shooting at a fleeing target, and somehow I'm the demon.)
Despite his frustrations, he never once turns back to show hostility; he simply keeps running.
Veight: (As far as they're concerned, any sign of animosity from me will only prove that I'm a demon.)
Veight: (It'd be best to avoid that. But is it even possible to forge a friendship with these kinds of people?)
While Veight mulls over his options, another shot rings out across the field.
Veight: Augh! Where?
He feels an intense, sharp pain coming from his right shoulder.
Veight is shocked to find a matte silver bullet lodged in his shoulder.
Soldier 1: It worked! The stories were right!
Veight: (Silver?)
Soldier 2: We've got it now! Shoot! Shoot!
Veight: Urgh!
Veight runs even faster despite his wounds.
But a group of monsters, drawn to the smell of blood, block his path.
Monster: Groaar!
Veight: You're in my way! Begone!

Friend or Foe: Scene 2

Veight collapses after being shot with a silver bullet. He awakes to villagers nursing him back to health, causing him to realize that vampires and mortals may just be able to coexist.



Veight defeats the monsters and manages to give the soldiers the slip.
However he had lost too much blood and succumbs to exhaustion.
Veight: Tch... This is pitiful...
Veight: I knew it. Vampires and mortals can never be friends...
Muttering bitterly to himself, he loses consciousness and collapses.
Meanwhile, the crew is surprised to find Veight missing after finishing their shopping.
Lyria: Hmm... Maybe he went back to the ship already?
Rackam: That guy's got a weird sense of honor. He wouldn't just leave without saying anything.
Vyrn takes to the air to search for Veight, but comes back visibly flustered.
Vyrn: We've got a problem! I overheard someone saying soldiers are chasing after a legendary demon!
Rackam: Crap! That's gotta be Veight!
Veight: Ungh. Where am I?
Veight opens his eyes. He appears to be in a stranger's home.
He turns to the side and sees a child looking back at him.
Veight: Whoa!
Kid: Wah! You're awake! Thank goodness! Hey, he's awake!
Two people enter the room upon hearing the child's joyous cries.
Youth: Phew, that's great. I'm glad you're up.
Veight, still on edge, stares at the new visitors.
Veight: Who are you people? What do you want from me?
Youth: You don't have to get all up in arms. It's okay. We're not going to hurt you.
Veight: Huh?
Woman: We found you covered in blood near the village. We carried you back here and patched you up.
Woman: How do you feel? Do your wounds still hurt?
Veight checks his shoulder and finds that it has been delicately treated.
Veight: You haven't realized, have you?
Veight: Even if I tried to hide it, you'd find out sooner or later, so I'll just say it.
Veight: I'm one of those terrifying demons you mortals are so scared of. A vampire.
Youth: Like the ones in stories? You can't be serious.
Woman: But look. He's got wings on his head. He's... he's telling the truth.
Veight: I had a feeling you didn't notice.
Veight: (Once they alert the others, that'll be the end of me. I'd better get out of here.)
Youth: Say, do vampires eat the same things we do?
Veight: What?
Youth: Well, I was going make some stew for you, but if you can't eat it...
Veight: Uh...
Woman: Maybe he can only drink blood? That would certainly complicate things.
Veight: Wait. What nonsense are you talking about?
Veight: Are you confused? Do you not believe me?
Youth: We're not confused, and we definitely believe you. Doesn't seem like you're pranking us about being a vampire, anyway.
Veight: But why? I'm a demon, you know.
Youth: Nope. There's no way we would treat you like a demon. Not after this little chat we're having.
Veight: ...
(Now I'm confused.)
Woman: Um, have you ever attacked someone to drink their blood?
Veight: Never. I swear on my proud bloodline.
Woman: Then you're not a demon. You're someone's child. That's all there is to it.
Veight: That's it? You're not afraid of me?
Youth: If we couldn't communicate with you and you just suddenly started attacking us, then sure, I'd be afraid.
Youth: But you haven't done any of that, so what's there to be afraid of?
Youth: Now let's get back to the real problem. What should we cook for you?
Veight: (Who are these people? There are mortals like this in the world?)
In the end, Veight accepts the hospitality of his rescuers and remains in the village to recuperate.
Even so, he's not ready to place his complete trust in them.
One day, Veight observes the village with skepticism when the kid he met earlier strikes up a conversation.
Kid: Hey, hey, vampire-bro! Why you always got that scary look on your face?
Veight: Who knows.
Kid: Phooey... I'll never be able to understand you if you don't say anything...
Veight: (She wants to understand me, huh.)
Suddenly, agitated voices cry out from the village entrance.
Veight: What's going on?
Veight, understandably on edge, heads to the village entrance.
Soldier 1: We've narrowed down our search for the demon to this village! Now hurry up and bring that blood-sucking monstrosity out here!
Youth: I've told you a thousand times already. We can't bring out a demon when there's no demon to bring out.
Soldier 2: Hey, cut the act! You know what vampires are? A menace to us all!
Soldier 3: Those things can turn us into bloodkin and manipulate us at will! Nobody's safe!
Soldier 3: If you ignore our warnings, you're setting yourself up for tragedy!
Woman: You're right. If such a demon from the old tales were hiding in this village, we would be doomed, indeed.
Woman: Thankfully, this village doesn't have anything of the sort, so you have nothing to worry about.
Soldier 2: Grr. You've got some gall! Or maybe you've already been turned into bloodkin?
Youth: Ngh!
The soldier draws their sword and moves in to strike down the youth.
Luckily, Veight arrives just in time to deflect the blade.
Youth: You...
Veight: I'm speechless. You villagers really are a strange bunch of mortals.
Soldier 1: Ergh! So you've finally shown yourself! Take him down, men!
Veight: Sigh. You leave me no choice.
Veight draws his blade to face the sword-wielding soldiers.

Friend or Foe: Scene 3

The soldiers decide the villagers are bloodkin under Veight's control and prepare to attack, but (Captain) arrives to stop them in the nick of time. Veight and the crew then turn their attention toward subduing the soldiers.



Soldier 1: What did you do to these villagers? Answer me, vampire!
Veight: Nothing.
Soldier 2: Don't lie to me! You bit them and made them your bloodkin, didn't you? No one would defend a demon of their own free will!
Veight: Sigh. Listen. You think vampires are the same as lowly monsters, don't you?
Soldier 3: Of course not! If you were a mere monster, we wouldn't have gone to so much trouble chasing you down!
Soldier 3: You feed on us when you get hungry, and force us to do your bidding!
Soldier 3: That makes you a hundred times worse than any monster!
Veight: Jeez. You really are ignorant about us, aren't you?
Veight: Vampires do not suck the blood of mortals when we simply feel our stomaches rumbling!
Veight: And claiming that we recklessly create bloodkin is outrageous! We're smarter than that!
Veight: We only drink the blood of those as magnificent and proud as our own!
Soldier 1: Hah! As if I'd believe that! Hey, is it ready yet?
Soldier 2: It's ready! Eat this!
The soldiers roll out a large cannon and fire into the sky.
A thunderous explosion rips through the air, followed by a blinding flash of light.
Veight: Augh!
Although the light only lasts for an instant, it causes Veight to fall to his knees in agony.
Soldier 1: We did our homework. That was a flashbang shell. We know you vampires can't handle the light!
Soldier 2: And every bullet in our rifles is made of silver. Perfect for executing an abomination like you!
The soldiers raise their guns at Veight, who is still unable to move.
Veight: (Damn! I knew it. Coexisting with these brutes—no, with mortals—is hopeless!)
Just then, the villagers who took care of Veight step in front of the soldiers' rifles.
Soldier 1: Move!
Youth: Make me! Stop this madness!
Woman: This child is not a demon! Please stop!
Veight: You people...
Veight: (Perhaps I was too hasty. There are good people like them in the world... Like (Captain).)
Veight: (There must be some mortals out there we can become friends with! And more importantly...)
Kid: Phooey... I'll never be able to understand you if you don't talk...
Veight: (Nothing can be achieved in silence. If I just speak more calmly...)
Veight: (Maybe they'll see reason.)
Soldier 3: Ugh, they're bloodkin for sure! We've got no choice; take them out as well.
Veight: No! Stop!
The soldiers point their muzzles at the two villagers, when suddenly—
Soldier 3: Agh!
(Captain) comes flying in and knocks down a soldier with a quick strike.
Veight: (Captain)! You came for me?
Rackam: Heh, we had a heck of a time finding you. Looks like you've got a serious situation on your hands!
Veight: Humph. I have you to thank for that.
(Captain) grabs Veight's arm and gently pulls him off the ground.
Veight: You're late. Would it have killed you to be a little faster? I was beginning to think you'd never come.
Soldier 1: Who are these fools? More bloodkin? Fire, fire, fire!
Rackam: Whoa, that's going a bit overboard. Guess we gotta teach 'em a lesson, (Captain)!

Friend or Foe: Scene 4

Veight's sincere wish for peace finally reaches the soldiers, who apologize for their actions, and a compromise is forged. This chain of events, both good and bad, gives him a deeper understanding of the outside world.



Veight and the crew successfully subdue the soldiers.
Soldier 2: D-damn demon...
Veight: Hey, just listen to me for a moment, okay?
Soldier 1: Huh?
Veight: I can see why you would call us demons. We vampires possess incredible power.
Veight: But there's no need to fear us! These people are not my bloodkin!
Soldier 2: ...
Veight: And as for you soldiers, I don't feel any malice behind your actions.
Veight: You're just fighting to protect something precious from a terrible creature that should only exist in legends.
Veight: Maybe that something is your country, or maybe it's your family. I don't know.
Veight: But what I do know is that I never have—and never will—inflict harm upon you or your kind. That's the truth.
Soldier 1: ...
Soldier 1: All we know about vampires comes from the stories we've been told. That they're demons cut from the same cloth as monsters.
Soldier 2: If we ignored you, we'd be putting our country and families at risk...
Soldier 1: But you're different from those vampires. I can see that now.
The soldiers hang their heads in shame.
Soldier 1: We're deeply sorry.
Veight and the villagers express their forgiveness and make peace with the soldiers.
After seeing the soldiers off, Veight returns to speak to the youth.
Veight: I want to thank everyone here. You've changed the way I think about mortals.
With a warm smile, Veight gently pats the head of the young girl who had come to say goodbye.
Veight: Thanks for your help too. Hehe, I appreciate it.
Kid: Hehehe! You ain't got that scary look on your face anymore!
Veight: Hah.
Veight: Well, I'll be on my way.
Youth: Come back and visit us whenever you feel like it.
Woman: Just try not to get all beat up next time, okay?
Veight: Haha, of course. See you.
Veight departs with a smile.
On the way back to the airship, Rackam converses with a cheerful Veight.
Rackam: So, what do you think? Can mortals and vampires get along?
Veight: Hmm... I'm still on the fence. I won't know without doing more research.
Veight: But there are people in this world we can believe in; people we can form close bonds with.
Veight: Yes. I'm sure of that now.
Veight stares intently at (Captain).
Veight: There may in fact be a mortal worthy of my trust in this world. Worthy of becoming my bloodkin.
Lyria: You don't mean...
Rackam: You're gonna make (Captain) your bloodkin?
Veight: Hehe. I'm just kidding. For now...
Veight has an impish smile on his face.
His experiences outside Medvecia have given him new insight into the world of mortals.
With his increasing understanding of humanity, he will be the key to bridging the gap between humans and vampires.

Melody of Mirages

During a private tea party, Veight confesses to (Captain) and Kou that he has agreed to play the piano at a diplomatic event in Medvecia, but anxiety has gotten the better of him. Kou suggests that he take a break from the piano and tour the skies in search of new ideas.



Veight: Sip...
Veight: So this is green tea. It's not as bitter as I'd heard.
Veight: In fact, it's quite smooth, with a rich flavor. Drinking it calls to mind a beautiful tea garden.
Kou: Hehe, I'm glad you like it. I picked out leaves I thought would be more palatable for a first-time drinker.
Veight: Thank you for your consideration. What do you think of my black tea?
Kou: It's very elegant and delicious, and there's a faint citrusy aroma as well. I feel like I'm being warmed up from head to toe.
Veight: Heh, an excellent assessment. We certainly have similar tastes.
Kou: What a coincidence. I was just thinking the same thing.
One afternoon on the Grandcypher, Veight and Kou hold a tea party together using their own personal selections of leaves.
Having immediately hit it off after meeting during (Captain)'s travels, they decide to deepen their friendship over tea.
(Captain) joins them, enjoying the company and pleasant conversation.
But after some time, the captain's cup clinks down on its saucer as if to signal a shift in topic.
  1. Something on your mind, Veight?

Choose: Something on your mind, Veight?
Veight: There's no hiding anything from you, is there, (Captain)? You see right through me.
Kou: Ah, I thought you were acting a little off. Well, we'd be happy to lend an ear, if it would help.
Veight: I'd appreciate that. The truth is, I didn't come here today just for tea. I'm looking for some inspiration.
Kou: How so?
Veight: You know that Feldrac is in contact with various nations for the sake of the future of vampires, correct?
Kou: Yes. If I recall, he was on his way back from a diplomatic mission the first time we met.
Veight: The purpose of those trips is to change how we vampires operate...
Veight: To lay the groundwork for us to overcome our insularity and someday venture out into the world.
Veight: He's also working hard to clear up the misconception that vampires are bloodsucking monsters.
Kou: The more I hear about him, the more amazing he sounds.
Veight: He truly is incredible. I have great respect for him, both as a father and vampire.
Veight: I've always wanted to assist him in some way, but there was never really much I could do.
Veight: But a few days ago, I was finally given the perfect opportunity to help.
Feldrac: ...
Vania: Aww, what's wrong, Feldrac? You seem awfully down in the dumps.
Malinda: Gyoo...
Veight: Did you run into some sort of trouble on your diplomatic mission?
Feldrac: You're both very kind to ask. But I'm sorry for worrying you. Rest assured, there is no such issue.
Feldrac: I'm simply concerned about our current situation.
Veight: What do you mean? I don't think there's anything to worry about as things stand.
Veight: Medvecia is undoubtedly flourishing as a direct result of all your endeavors.
Veight: We even receive regular visits by outside trade ships now. I'd say our diplomatic efforts have been a success thus far.
Malinda: Gyoo, gyoo!
Vania: Yeah, that's right! Thanks to you, Malinda gets to eat lots of tasty fruit!
Feldrac: And therein lies the rub.
Feldrac: A great many nations have come to accept us, despite our reputation as monsters.
Feldrac: However, we're merely relying on the goodwill of others and doing nothing to contribute ourselves.
Feldrac: We can only offer them treasures that have lain on the island since ancient times. Which we do, of course, wanting to return their generosity...
Feldrac: But some nations even refuse to accept them, insisting that they have no need for repayment.
Feldrac: This cannot continue. I want to thank them properly, in some way or another.
Veight: Feldrac...
Vania: Oh, what? That's all you're worried about?
Veight: What do you mean "that's all"?
Vania: Isn't it obvious? If you want to thank them, why not throw a party? You can invite (Captain) too! And everybody else!
Feldrac: Oh?
Veight: A party... Yes, that could work.
Veight: It would be a good opportunity for our allies to see Medvecia with their own eyes.
Veight: I'm impressed, Vania, You actually had a good idea for once.
Vania: Hehe, right?
Vania: Wait... Hey! That was a backhanded compliment just now, wasn't it!
Feldrac: Heh, I'm glad I mentioned it to you two. It seems I was stuck thinking inside the box. I'll begin making the arrangements straight away.
Feldrac: Would you be willing to assist me?
All Three: Of course.

You bet!

Gyoo, gyoo!
Vania: Ooh, I know! I'll make some yummy soup for everybody to enjoy!
Malinda: Gyoo!
Veight: Malinda, keep an eye on Vania and make sure she doesn't try cooking anything by herself.
Malinda: Gyoo...
Veight: Well, there's no point dawdling. Let's speak with the islanders and get the preparations underway.
Feldrac: Actually, Veight... there's something else I had in mind for you.
Veight: Really? What?
Feldrac: A musical performance. I want you to let all our foreign visitors hear your magnificent piano playing.
Veight: Yes, of c—
Veight: (Wait... Should I really be performing in a situation like this?)
Veight: (It's true that my playing is second to none. But that's ultimately my own opinion, as well as that of the other islanders.)
Veight: (If our guests end up disliking my music because it doesn't correspond with their values, Feldrac's reputation will suffer...)
Feldrac: Veight?
Vania: What's wrong? Doubting yourself?
Vania: I'd be happy to play with you if you want!
Vania: Only problem is, I don't know how.
Veight: Heh, then what would be the point of that?
Veight: Don't worry. I'm brimming with confidence, naturally. I don't need your help.
Veight: It would be an honor, Feldrac. I'll give you the performance of a lifetime.
Feldrac: Wonderful! Then it's settled. Just don't push yourself too hard, all right?
Veight: Understood!
From that day forth, Veight feverishly practices his piano playing.
However, his initial twinge of anxiety continues to grow little by little until it eventually begins to smother him.
Veight: No... This isn't good enough.
Veight: I have to play better. Much, much better...
Veight: But how?
Kou: It must have really been eating away at you.
Veight: Yes. Take a look.
Veight takes out a small keyboard and places it on the table in front of them.
Veight: This is a foreign-made miniature piano that I received from Feldrac as a souvenir.
Veight: It pales in comparison to the grand pianos and pipe organs of Medvecia, but the portability allows me to practice anywhere.
Veight: That being said...
As Veight attempts to place his hands on the keys, they stop in midair and begin to tremble.
Veight: Have you ever seen anything so pathetic? And after all that big talk about not being worried.
Veight: Now just the sight of a keyboard makes me like this...
Kou: I see...
Kou: Say, (Captain). Would it be all right if I took some time off?
  1. Sure, but why?

Choose: Sure, but why?
Kou: I'd like to take a little trip with Veight.
Veight: A-a trip? Where did that come from?
Kou: To get away from the piano.
Veight: What! I can't do that. I already said I'll perform!
Kou: It would just be for a short time. Trust me, this sort of problem only gets worse the more you wrestle with it.
Kou: You see, I've actually had similar experiences in the past. So I understand where you're coming from.
Kou: The frustration, anxiety, and stress gets to be too much, and I can't bring myself to dance.
Kou: At times like that, it's better for me to distance myself from dancing and wander the skies for a while.
Kou: It helps me open my mind, as well as see different worlds and discover new ideas... options, if you will.
Veight: ...
Kou: I've been in a bit of a slump myself too recently, so if it's all right with you, why don't we tour the skies together?
Veight: Heh... All right. I'll go with you.
Veight: ...
Thank you, Kou.
Kou: Don't worry about it. After all, we're friends. It's only natural that we'd help each other out, right?
Veight: Good grief. First (Captain), and now you... Every last person in this crew is a soft touch.
Thus, Veight and Kou set out to see the sights in hopes of dispelling their anxieties.

Melody of Mirages: Scene 2

Veight and Kou set out on a trip to enrich their minds, but the experience fails to completely rid Veight of his doubts. After hearing about a song called the "Melody of Mirages" from a traveler, they decide to pay a visit to the ruins where it is rumored to play night after night.



On a journey to ease their worries, Kou and Veight first pay a visit to a scenic, peaceful lake.
Veight: It's beautiful.
Kou: When the weather gets a little warmer, the cherry blossoms will bloom, covering the lake in floating petals.
Veight: That sounds idyllic. You could never see anything like it in Medvecia.
Kou: Let's come back again sometime. We can even invite You and the others.
Veight: Heh. I'll bring Vania, Malinda, and Feldrac along as well.
Veight: By the way... how is Sui faring?
Veight tentatively mentions the name of the girl who had brought the two of them together.
While accompanying the ever-curious Sui, Kou and his friends had met a number of vampires, including Veight.
However, Sui suddenly left Medvecia after her condition deteriorated, and Veight has been concerned about her ever since.
Kou: ...
Veight: What's wrong?
Kou: Sorry, it's nothing. Sui's doing well. She's with You, Societte, and Yuel as always.
Kou: I'm sure they're all enjoying a girls' day out or some shopping right about now.
Veight: Good, I'm relieved to hear that. Vania and I were both pretty worried. In that case, let's all come here together next time.
Kou: Of course.
The following stop on their trip is a solemn temple.
Veight: This is absolutely stunning.
Kou: Apparently, this site serves as a place of worship for a slumbering primal beast.
Veight: That primal must be very loved.
Kou: What makes you say that?
Veight: It's the same in Medvecia. We treasure an ancient castle where an individual important to us vampires used to reside.
Veight: But this temple is so breathtaking that if you asked me which is more beautiful, I wouldn't know how to answer.
Veight: Oh, I know. You should come to Medvecia sometime. I'll take you to see the castle.
Veight: I haven't shown it to any outsiders aside from (Captain) and the others.
Kou: That would be a great honor. Hehehe...
Veight: I just know you'd love it. And I'm sure Feldrac would be delighted as well.
They next drop by a forest inhabited by a large number of monsters docile enough to be petted.
Monster: Rrrgh...
Veight: Heheh... Now that I see them in a different light, they're actually quite charming, aren't they?
Kou: You're really taking this in stride. When I brought You here, she was worried about me the whole time.
Veight: Not about herself? Hah, what a kind girl.
Kou: Yes, she is.
Veight: Feldrac once went on a diplomatic mission to a nation where the citizens coexist with monsters.
Veight: So I was aware there are monsters that aren't hostile to people.
Veight: But interacting with them like this makes a very powerful impression... as cliched as that sounds.
Kou: Hehehe... Hey, I have an idea. I've learned that these little ones love watching people dance.
Kou: Would you care to dance with me?
Veight: Dance? Social dancing I can handle, but that's the extent of my knowledge.
Kou: Not to worry. Here, give me your hand.
Veight: Hmph...
The pair experience a great many things on their journey, and soon the anxiety in Veight's heart has all but faded away.
On a hilltop illuminated by the glittering night sky above, Veight gazes up at the stars with Kou.
Veight: (Perhaps I was able to clear away some of the doubts I had while traveling alone.)
Veight: (These skies are filled with all sorts of things—people, landscapes, monsters...)
Veight: (Everyone has their own way of thinking and living. But maybe we're all the same at our cores.)
Veight: (Like vampires, mortals are moved by scenery...)
Veight: (Like vampires, mortals value the things near and dear to their hearts...)
Veight: (Like vampires, there are monsters that enjoy watching a beautiful dance...)
Veight: (So hopefully my performance will get through to the audience. No, I'm sure it will.)
His hands having stopped trembling somewhere along the way, Veight begins to play the piano quietly.
Kou is deeply moved by the melody which conjures images of Veight's journey thus far.
But despite the emotion in his performance, Veight's expression remains stiff.
Kou: That was a marvelous performance. But... do you still have doubts?
Veight: ...
Yes. But hopefully, at this level...
Kou: ...
Veight: What?
Traveler: Ah, forgive me. After hearing you play so beautifully, I couldn't help but applaud.
Traveler: Wait. Those wings on your head... They're not part of a costume or anything, I assume?
Kou: Oh, er... You see, Veight is... well...
Veight: I'm a vampire. The ones spoken of in legends.
Traveler: A vampire! Like in a fairy tale? Hahaha, so you really exist!
Veight: You're not afraid?
Traveler: Oh, you mean the rumors about you biting people? I'm the type to only believe what I can confirm with my own eyes.
Traveler: And unless my eyes deceive me, you don't look like that sort of monster to me. All I see is a gentle child.
Veight: Heh, this reminds me of a certain encounter I had in the past. Mortals truly are interesting.
Traveler: I've also heard through the grapevine that the leader of the vampires is forging friendships with various countries.
Traveler: I take that to mean that the whole "bloodsucking" thing is a load of bull, and that fairy tales are just that—fairy tales.
Kou: A vampire who's forging friendships... That must be Feldrac.
Veight: I see. His efforts are truly paying off.
Veight: And that's why I have to meet his expectations.
Kou: ...
Traveler: But that really was a fine performance. It was just like the Melody of Mirages.
Kou: Melody of Mirages?
Traveler: Yes, you see... there's a country quite a ways from here that exists closed off from the rest of the skies.
Traveler: Night after night, beautiful singing and music can be heard coming from the nearby ruins.
Traveler: It's very similar to your playing. Or actually... forgive me for being blunt, but it's somehow even more spectacular.
Traveler: Just by listening to the melody, it feels as though various worlds throughout the skies are opening up before your very eyes.
Veight: Such music exists?
Traveler: Are you interested? I don't recommend you go there though. As I mentioned, that isolated country is located nearby.
Traveler: They have an unusual aversion to strangers. I was chased away by an army of soldiers just for approaching the gate.
Veight: (An aversion to strangers... Just like Medvecia used to have.)
Kou: What do you want to do, Veight?
Veight: There's still something I'm lacking. And desperate times call for desperate measures. Let's go.
After asking the traveler for the location of the ruins, Veight and Kou immediately set out to investigate.

Melody of Mirages: Scene 3

Veight and Kou arrive at the ruins to hear the Melody of Mirages, which conjures vivid images of a bustling city in their minds. After discovering that the song is being performed by a pair of young twins named Amazuma and Varga, Veight convinces them to teach him.



Sure enough, when Veight and Kou arrive at the ruins, they hear mystical singing and accompaniment echoing through the night.
Kou: So this is the music he mentioned...
Veight: The Melody of Mirages...
As they fall speechless, the lightly flowing tune gradually causes the scenery around them to shift...
Suddenly, a city full of smiling people appears before them.
Kou: (What...)
Veight: (I don't believe it... What in the skies?)
They instinctively reach out to touch the sprawling buildings in front of their eyes, but their hands slip through them like mist.
Kou: (This music is making us see this scenery... No, it's not just scenery. There are voices too...)
Veight: (I can hear them so clearly! And this isn't some sort of power of association... It's more like an illusion or magic.)
Kou: Huh? Wh-what just happened?
Veight: You saw it too? So I'm not the only one experiencing this. Who could be putting on such a performance?
Veight opens a crumbling door within the ruins, seeking to discover who exactly is creating the mysterious melody.
Veight: Who is responsible for this—
Children: ...!
Veight: F-forgive me. I didn't mean to startle you.
Draph Girl: Y-you've got it all wrong! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! It was all me!
Draph Girl: My little brother was only listening—I was the one performing! He didn't have anything to do with it...
Draph Boy: Amazuma...
Amazuma: Hush! This has nothing to do with you...
Kou: U-um... Let's all calm down, okay?
Draph Boy: I don't think they're here to yell at us. Don't worry, Amazuma.
Amazuma: Huh?
Amazuma: An Erune and... um...
Veight: A vampire. Like in fairy tales.
Amazuma: Fairy tales? I've never seen you... Wait, no. That means you're... an outsider...
Amazuma: Okay... That's good then. Actually, no, it's not good... Let's go, Varga.
Varga: 'Kay.
Kou: Hey, wait! We just wanted to talk to you!
Ignoring him, the two children turn to leave the ruins.
As Kou flounders, Veight quietly takes out his miniature keyboard and begins to play.
Both: ...!
The children stop in their tracks, listening intently to his performance.
When Veight finishes, the boy approaches him with shining eyes.
Amazuma: Hey, Varga!
Varga: Wow, that was amazing! So you play the piano too, Mr. Vampire?
Veight: Yes. Not on the level of your performance earlier, however.
Varga: That's not true! You played really wonderfully! It made me all emotional...
Amazuma: ...
Kou: Um, listen... We're not here to hurt you. So would you mind hearing us out?
Amazuma: Okay. There's no reasoning with Varga when he gets like that anyway.
Amazuma: I'm sorry we tried to run away.
Kou: You don't need to apologize. We're the ones who scared you.
Veight: We're just happy you're willing to talk to us.
Veight: You two were performing that music we heard earlier, correct?
Amazuma: ...
Varga: Yep, that's right! Amazuma was singing, and I was playing the piano.
Varga: Wasn't her voice super pretty?
Kou: Wait, you were playing? But that's not what Amazuma said...
Amazuma: Just forget about that. Varga's the only one who could play such a beautiful melody.
Amazuma: All I did was match the rhythm.
Veight: That's not true. Your voice was exceptional too.
Veight: I doubt we would have been able to see that scenery without your singing and playing together.
Amazuma: Th-thanks.
Veight: Now, I know we've only just met, but I have a favor to ask of you both.
Veight: Please... will you teach me music?
Amazuma: You? It didn't sound like you needed lessons though.
Varga: Yeah... I mean, your playing was really amazing just now!
Kou: The truth is...
As Kou and Veight explain the situation, Varga's eyes begin to sparkle.
Seeing her brother's excited reaction, Amazuma sighs.
Amazuma: If you want to do it, I won't argue.
Varga: You're the nicest sister ever, Amazuma!
Amazuma: I think you're the one being nice here...
Veight: So, er... Does this mean you'll teach me?
Varga: Yup! If you're sure our music is good enough...
Kou: Thank you very much!
Kou: Isn't this great, Veight?
Veight: Yes, I'm incredibly grateful. I have a feeling I'm going to learn some truly priceless things from the two of you.
Varga: Ehehe, you're going to make me all embarrassed... But actually, I have a favor to ask you too.
Veight: Of course, assuming it's something within my power.
Varga: Yay! Then will you teach me how to play the piano your way?
Veight: My way?
Varga: Uh-huh! That was the first time I'd heard anybody besides me play, so it was a really big deal to me...
Kou: You'd never heard anyone else play?
Amazuma: Don't pry.
Kou: I-I'm sorry...
Veight: ...
All right. I'm not sure if there's anything I can teach you, but I'm willing to try.
Amazuma: That goes for us too. I honestly don't know what we can do for you at this point.
Amazuma: But anyway, we can't start today. Come back tomorrow around this time, well after the sun's gone down.
Kou: In the middle of the night? Are you sure?
Amazuma: It's then or never.
Anyway, we need to go. Come on, Varga.
Varga: See you tomorrow, Mr. Vampire! Mr. Erune!
Waving, Varga and Amazuma depart from the ruins.
Veight and Kou wave back, though something in the children's words leaves them with a sense of unease.

Melody of Mirages: Scene 4

Veight invites Varga and Amazuma to perform at the event in Medvecia, but the laws of their country prohibit them from leaving or playing music. The following evening, Veight and Kou arrive at the ruins to find Amazuma alone, begging them to save her family from being killed.



After that, Varga, Amazuma, and Veight hold practice sessions—or rather, concerts—night after night.
Veight steadily polishes his skill, learning how to play music that evokes imagery in the mind of the listener.
Kou joins the trio, creating new dances to accompany their playing and singing.
The four continue to build each other up, eventually helping them improve to the point where they can form scenery on their own.
Amazuma: ...
But despite their successes, Amazuma's expression darkens further with every passing day.
One evening, Veight's fingers suddenly pause over the keys in the middle of their practice session.
Veight: I just had a great idea.
Varga: What is it?
Veight: We should go to the party together. Kou, Varga, Amazuma—all of us! And we'll invite (Captain)'s crew and our friends too!
Veight: If we feature styles of dance and music from various cultures in Medvecia as part of our exchange with other nations...
Veight: I think it would give the impression that instead of being closed off, we vampires are accepting of people hailing from all manner of countries and lineages!
Kou: That really is a wonderful idea. It sounds like a lot of fun.
Veight: Doesn't it though? And besides, not doing so would be a waste.
Varga: Why's that?
Veight: The two of you possess incredible skill. It would be a terrible waste to keep it hidden away here.
Veight: Your music should be heard by mortals throughout the skies!
Amazuma: ...
Varga: Um, hey. Can I ask you something, Veight?
Varga: You mentioned friends earlier. Are we your friends too?
Veight: Heh...
In place of an answer, Veight takes out his miniature keyboard.
Varga: Huh?
Veight: You don't have a piano of your own, right?
Varga: How'd you know that?
Veight: I thought there must be some reason why you've been coming all this way so late at night, so I just assumed.
Veight: If I guessed correctly, then that seals the deal. It's yours.
Varga: Are you sure? But isn't it important to you?
Veight: That's precisely why I want you to have it. You're correct in that it was given to me by someone I hold in high regard...
Veight: But if it allows me to form a connection with someone from another nation, I'm sure Feldrac will allow it.
Veight: Please accept it as a token of our friendship.
Varga: ...
Th-thanks. This makes me really, really happy...
Veight: Heheh. I hope this is a suitable answer to the question of whether or not we're friends.
Varga: I can't believe I made such a great friend and got an amazing gift on top of that... Ehehe.
Veight: All right, let's make arrangements for your journey to Medvecia right away.
Amazuma: No...
Kou: Huh?
Amazuma: No... There's no way. We can't do something like that. You know that, Varga.
Varga: ...
Veight: Why not?
Kou: Sorry, I know you asked us not to pry...
Kou: But we're friends now. If you need help, we're here to lend a hand. So why don't you talk to us?
Amazuma: S-sniffle...
Kou: O-oh, I'm sorry. Don't feel like you have to force yourself.
As though speaking for Amazuma, Varga quietly begins to play the keyboard.
His dazzling performance conjures a scene in their minds once again.
However, Veight and Kou immediately notice that the melody is considerably different from usual.
Veight: (Strange... I should be able to hear Varga's music, but I can't. I should see his fingers skimming the keys, but I don't.)
Amazuma: ...
Amazuma joins in, singing along with Varga's melody.
Normally, a townscape filled with smiling people would be sprawled out before them, but what Kou and Veight see is quite different...
Townsman: ...
Townswoman: ...
The people carry on with their training as soldiers or work as blacksmiths in silence, their eyes lifeless and empty.
In this village without color, there is no music. On the contrary, there is not even a sound reminiscent of joy.
The people merely walk and work, living and dying devoid of expression.
And among them...
Both: ...
Veight: (Why are they... in this town?)
Amazuma: Ngh... Sob...
Amazuma suddenly stops singing and dashes out of the ruins, seemingly unable to endure any more.
Kou: Amazuma!
Kou: Are you all right? Have you calmed down?
Amazuma: Hey, Kou... Please...
Amazuma: Please... get Varga out of that country!
Kou: Then it's true. That place the Melody of Mirages showed us is where you two live...
Amazuma: That's right. Just thinking about home hurts so much I can't even bring myself to talk about it.
Amazuma: The thing is, we live in a country that's totally closed off from the rest of the world.
Kou: (A closed-off nation... It must be the one near these ruins. So there's no color or sound there...)
Amazuma: In our country, everyone has to be either a soldier or a blacksmith.
Amazuma: We're forbidden to leave, and we're forbidden to play music. Breaking the law means death.
Amazuma: The only thing we're allowed to do is work at whatever job we've been given.
Kou: That's awful...
Amazuma: See, Varga and I just weren't cut out to be soldiers or blacksmiths.
Amazuma: Our teachers at the training school always looked at us like we were worthless, and we got sick of it.
Amazuma: So Varga and I used a secret path we found to leave the country in the middle of the night.
Amazuma: We thought no one would catch us if we snuck out after the sun went down, since everybody else was obeying the law.
Amazuma: At first we were planning to head back home after we stretched our legs, but that's when we found it.
Kou: The piano here, you mean?
Amazuma: Yeah. We'd never seen a musical instrument before. We only knew about them from the stories Mom and Dad told us in secret.
Amazuma: That's why Varga's eyes instantly lit up. And honestly, mine did too.
Amazuma: The next thing we knew, we were playing the piano and singing to our hearts' content.
Amazuma: We both imagined the world outside our country and expressed it through our songs.
Kou: And that's the Melody of Mirages...
Amazuma: We knew we were doing something bad and that we'd have to stop eventually... but we just kept coming back day after day.
Kou: (So they weren't supposed to be playing music, or even coming here at all. That's why she looked so miserable.)
Kou: (And she lied to us about playing the piano at first because she was trying to take all the blame for the crime.)
Amazuma: Meeting you guys convinced me. Varga doesn't belong in that country! He needs to go out into the world and play his music!
Kou: That's not good enough. If he leaves, you have to go with him.
Amazuma: I'll be fine sticking around. And besides, we can't just abandon our mom and dad.
Amazuma: I have a feeling they know we're sneaking out every night, but they're keeping quiet.
Amazuma: After they've done so much for us, I can't betray them. They'd definitely be charged with a crime if my brother and I both disappeared.
Amazuma: I'm the one who dragged Varga out, so I'm the one who should take all the blame. I'll protect Mom, Dad, and Varga.
Kou: ...!
No, you can't think that way, Amazuma!
Kou: If Varga knew that... No, not just him! Your mother and father too!
Kou: If they knew, it would definitely make them suffer! More than they already are!
Amazuma: But... this is the only thing I can do!
Kou: ...
In the end, Amazuma leaves Kou with her request and takes Varga back to their country.
Afterward, Kou fills Veight in on Amazuma's explanation.
Veight: I heard a similar story from Varga.
Veight: But I had no idea Amazuma was trying to shoulder all the blame. Or that she wanted Varga to escape to the outside world alone.
Veight: Let's talk this through with Varga again tomorrow.
Kou: Right.
The following night, Veight and Kou return to the ruins. However...
They arrive to find a battered and bruised Amazuma lying on the ground alone.
Kou: Amazuma!
Veight: What's wrong? What happened?
Amazuma: Please... You have to... save them...
Amazuma: They're... going to kill Varga... and Mom and Dad too... My whole family's going to die!

A Quiet Farewell

According to Amazuma, the country's inquisitors came to seize her family after the high priest discovered she and Varga had been playing music, but only she managed to escape. Despite knowing that his interference could cause trouble for Medvecia, Veight vows to save them.



Veight: Varga's going to be killed? But why!
Amazuma: They found out... that the two of us have been playing music...
In a trembling voice, Amazuma begins to recount what happened after they returned to their country the previous night.
Varga: Hey, Amazuma... About Veight's idea...
Amazuma: Don't worry, Varga. You can go. I know I said it was impossible earlier, but we'll make it happen.
Varga: Really? But how?
Amazuma: Just leave all that to me. I'll protect your future. You'll see...
Varga: Amazuma?
Amazuma: ...
Come on, we need to hurry. It'll be bad if someone spots us—
Inquisitor 1: Varga and Amazuma, I see.
Both: ...!
Amazuma: S-sorry. We couldn't sleep, so we went out for a breath of fresh air...
Inquisitor 2: And played music in the ruins outside the country?
Amazuma: What...
Inquisitor 1: The high priest knows everything. There's no point trying to hide it.
Inquisitor 2: Law is law. The two of you may be children... but such a crime is punishable by death regardless.
Amazuma: Varga! Run!
Varga: O-okay!
Amazuma: Huff... Puff...
Mom, Dad! Please, you have to get away!
Father: Judging from how you're acting... you must have been seen.
Varga: Does that mean... you and Mom noticed?
Mother: We're your parents. Of course we did.
Mother: I know we should have stopped you... but we wanted the two of you to have the freedom to do what you wanted.
Amazuma: W-we can talk about this later! We've got to get out of here!
Their parents merely shake their heads helplessly.
Varga: B-but why?
Inquisitors: It's time...
Amazuma: U-urgh... Sob...
Inquisitor 1: If you had only been venturing outside the country, we could have turned a blind eye.
Inquisitor 1: But playing music is a capital offense. So... we'll have to ask you to come with us. I'd like to keep this as civil as possible.
Amazuma: N-no... Wait! It was me—I forced him to do it! I dragged Varga along!
Varga: Amazuma...
Amazuma: I was playing by myself the whole time!
Inquisitor 2: I told you... there's no point trying to hide it.
Amazuma: This... can't be happening. No... No!
As Amazuma bursts into tears, the inquisitors reach out reluctantly to grab her.
Seeing this, her father and mother move to protect her. However...
Inquisitors: ...!
Varga begins to play the Melody of Mirages on the keyboard given to him by Veight.
With the inquisitors now lost in a daze, Varga turns to smile at his sister.
Varga: Save yourself.
Amazuma: Wh-what are you saying! You want me to escape alone? I can't do that!
Amazuma: I'm not leaving Mom and Dad behind! Or you! I have to protect everyone!
Varga: Hehe, don't worry. It's okay, Amazuma.
Varga: Thanks for always trying to protect me. Now it's my turn to return the favor.
Amazuma: ...!
Varga: You'd better hurry. The mirage won't last long without your singing.
Father: We'll do what we can to slow them down. So go, Amazuma.
Amazuma: What? No! Not me! Varga should be the one—
Mother: Just go!
Amazuma: Eep!
Amazuma: I-I promised myself... I told myself I'd protect them all!
Amazuma: There's no point if I'm the only one who survives! Mom... Dad... Varga...
Amazuma: Th-they're all going to be killed! Nooo!
Veight: We won't let that happen.
Amazuma: Huh?
Veight: We won't let them die! The two of us will save them!
Kou: That's right! No matter what!
Amazuma: Ngh... Sob!
Veight: Amazuma, how much time do we have left before the execution?
Amazuma: I don't know... But the people who are caught are usually brought to the plaza in front of everyone right away.
Kou: To make an example of them, I imagine. They'd go so far as to do such a thing in front of children?
Veight: (But why? Why does this country hate music so much?)
Veight: (No, that doesn't matter right now. We're up against the clock here...)
Veight: (Even if we immediately contacted (Captain), there's no way the crew would make it in time. Kou and I will just have to handle this alone.)
Veight: (We'll use force to subdue their captors and rescue her family... Wait, no. If we do that...)
Veight: (What happens if word gets out that a vampire was instigating violence?)
Veight: (All of Feldrac's efforts up to this point will have been in vain...)
Kou: Veight. We should be able to resolve this without fighting.
Veight: What?
Kou: This is us we're talking about. I'm sure we have other options at our disposal.
Saying this, Kou points at a certain object in their vicinity.
Irrespective of the late hour, the citizens gather at the edge of town by order of the high priest.
Before the stone-faced crowd, Varga and his parents sit on their knees, restrained by the inquisitors.
Inquisitor 1: This child has been found guilty of playing music, and his parents for attempting to cover up his crimes.
Inquisitor 2: They are therefore sentenced to death, to be carried out forthwith. Witness with your own eyes the final moments of these criminals.
Varga: Mom... Dad...
Father: Forgive me. I couldn't set you free, or even help you take advantage of your talent.
Varga: It's okay. After all, Amazuma is still alive. So don't cry, Mom, Dad.
Mother: I'm so sorry, Varga... Amazuma...
High Priest: Proceed.
The inquisitors lift their blades high, preparing to behead the three criminals...
When all of a sudden, the execution is interrupted by something hurtling down from above.

A Quiet Farewell: Scene 2

Together with Kou and Amazuma, Veight interrupts the execution to rescue Amazuma's family with his rendition of the Melody of Mirages. The awestruck inquisitors successfully persuade the high priest to suspend punishment temporarily. Veight then invites him to the party in Medvecia to see the twins perform, after which he can make his final decision.



Inquisitor 3: What was that? Something fell from the sky!
Inquisitor 4: A meteor? No...
The dust clears to reveal Veight carrying a piano with Kou and Amazuma perched atop it.
Veight: I would have preferred not to treat an instrument so roughly, but this was an emergency.
Inquisitor 1: People? And is that... a-an instrument?
Ignoring the crowd's visible shock at the sight of the piano, Amazuma leaps down and takes off at a run.
Amazuma: Varga! Mom! Dad!
Varga: Amazuma... Why did you come back?
Amazuma: I'm sorry... I'm really sorry! Just the thought of living on without you all was too much to bear!
Amazuma: I can't believe I almost made you feel this pain. I'm so, so sorry! This time we'll run away together!
Amazuma: Let's keep making our music! I don't want to be alone! We're a family—we should be together!
Varga: Sob... I want to be with you too. And with Mom and Dad...
Father: Ngh...
Mother: Sniffle...
Veight: ...
High Priest: Why is there a vampire here?
Inquisitor 1: Those bloodsuckers from fairy tales? It can't be...
Inquisitor 3: A fairy tale monster brought an instrument, even though it's forbidden? But why...
Inquisitor 4: What do we do, Father?
High Priest: Obey the law.
Inquisitors: Hyah!
All at once, the inquisitors surround Veight and Kou, weapons at the ready.
However, rather than strike back...
Veight begins to play the piano as Kou dances along, joined by Amazuma's clear voice.
Citizen: ...?
Inquisitor 1: Music... And that's not all...
Varga: The Melody of Mirages... Just like mine and Amazuma's...
Veight's music conjures images of a gleaming townscape, while Kou's dance expresses the movement of people, and Amazuma's singing, their laughter.
The music gradually takes shape, causing everyone present to see the scenery of foreign lands.
High Priest: ...
Before they know it, the inquisitors have dropped their weapons and stand entranced by the spectacle unfolding before them.
Following the performance, Veight and Kou kneel before the high priest.
Veight: Please accept my sincerest apologies for bringing in and playing an instrument, despite them being both heretical and illegal here.
Veight: I understand that such actions are likely inexcusable in your eyes. But I implore you to consider our reasons.
High Priest: ...
Veight: The performance you just heard was taught to me by none other than that boy, Varga. Though I can't claim to be on the same level...
Veight: But with the help of my friends Kou and Amazuma here, I was able to replicate his technique to some extent.
Inquisitor 2: That performance... was just an imitation?
Inquisitor 4: Then you're telling me that boy can play even better than what we just heard?
Veight: Indeed. Varga's playing combined with Amazuma's singing is far more spectacular.
Veight: I've traveled to many lands and encountered many people, but their ability is one of a kind.
Veight: I have no doubt that their performance could touch the hearts of countless people throughout the Sky Realm.
Veight: So I implore you—don't erase their potential. Don't take away their future.
Kou: Please have mercy on them.
Inquisitor 1: ...
High Priest: What nonsense...
As Veight and Kou silently lower their heads, the high priest begins to tremble.
Inquisitor 1: Father...
Inquisitor 2: Isn't it time to put an end to this? I know it's not our place to speak, but...
Inquisitor 2: If we continue to deny the children their freedom and crush their potential...
High Priest: ...
Send the citizens back to their homes. We shall eliminate all heretics in violation of the law. If chaos ensues, then so be it.
Veight: ...!
Inquisitor 2: Understood...
Inquisitor 2: The high priest has spoken! Everyone, return to your homes at once!
At the inquisitor's words, the people depart the area as instructed.
Kou: (How can they be so obedient? Does no one ever question any of this?)
Veight: (What happened to this country?)
Thoroughly bewildered by the people's actions, Kou and Veight brace themselves.
However, the inquisitors do not attack.
Kou: What is your objective here?
High Priest: I cannot allow the citizens to hear what I am about to say. Forgive me, children.
Veight: ...?
High Priest: I must say, I am astonished. You are a vampire, said to be a bloodsucking monster...
High Priest: And yet you do not repudiate the laws of our land. Rather, you conduct yourself with the utmost sincerity.
Veight: The history and values of a nation are created by its inhabitants. It's not my place to reject them offhand.
High Priest: I see... I ask that you forgive us for attempting to eliminate you without provocation.
Veight: Don't worry, I've had my share of similar experiences. But I'm a little confused... Your attitude seems to have softened a great deal from before.
High Priest: I have my position to consider, you see. As worthless as it may be.
High Priest: Allow me to ask you a question. You say that Varga and Amazuma's performance is even more magnificent than your own...
High Priest: Do you think it could reshape our values? The values of this country that has become frozen in time?
Veight: ...
I can't make any promises.
Veight: But it will broaden your perspective. And your options as well!
Veight: Though it's shameful to admit, I was initially intent on using force to save Varga and his parents.
Veight: But thanks to my friend, I realized that there were other solutions available to us.
Veight: So I'm sure if you listen to their music, more options will open up to you.
High Priest: I see.
High Priest: Release the captives.
Inquisitor 2: Right away!
Amazuma: Varga, Mom, Dad!
Varga: Amazuma! Thank you!
Mother: I'm so sorry, Amazuma. I shouldn't have shouted at you earlier...
Amazuma: It's fine! I don't care about that one bit. What's important is you're all alive...
Father: Are you sure about this, Father?
High Priest: We will announce to the citizens that the executions have been carried out. However, they will be suspended for the time being...
High Priest: I shall make my final decision after hearing the children's performance.
Kou: Thank you very much!
High Priest: Let us arrange a date for it to take place. In their current state, the children will not be able to play or sing to the best of their ability.
Veight: In that case, I have a proposal.
High Priest: Let's hear it.
Veight: Would you be willing to join Varga and Amazuma in attending a party we'll be holding in Medvecia for our allies?
Veight: You're more than welcome to come and enjoy their performance, as well as our own local music and dances.
Inquisitor 1: Wait. Leaving the country is as serious of a crime as playing music. Are you suggesting the high priest himself break the law?
High Priest: ...
Very well. I shall have my private guards accompany me.
Inquisitor 3: F-Father!
Veight: ...!
Yes, it's only natural for you to exercise caution. That won't be an issue!
Veight: And there's no need to concern yourself with transportation to Medvecia. I'd be happy to arrange it for you.
High Priest: Yes, as I am unaccustomed to traveling, I would very much appreciate that.
Inquisitor 2: Are you certain about this?
High Priest: You all desire it as well, do you not? If you wish to accompany me, you are free to do so.
High Priest: But the sun will soon be rising. I imagine such a time is difficult for our vampire friend here.
Veight: I thank you for your concern. It's been an honor speaking with you.
High Priest: Likewise. Now then, leave the country with Varga and Amazuma. And ensure the people do not see you.
With this final command, the high priest leaves with his inquisitors in tow.
Varga: Veight! Kou!
Amazuma: Thank you so much! If it weren't for you, my family... They'd all be...
Veight: We were only able to save them because of you, Amazuma.
Kou: You're the one who protected everyone.
Amazuma: Sniffle...
Father: I really don't know how to thank you.
Veight: There's no need for that. In fact, I should be apologizing for making such an agreement off the cuff.
Varga: No, it's okay! I can't wait to play for everybody in your country!
Veight: I see. I feel the same way.
Kou: Hehe...
Kou: So what's our next step, Veight?
Veight: We'll join (Captain) and the crew and head for Medvecia. Is that all right with you two?
Both: Yeah!
Having saved their friends, Veight and Kou set sail for Medvecia together with Varga and Amazuma.

A Quiet Farewell: Scene 3

Veight and his friends perform splendidly at the event in Medvecia, drawing praise from Feldrac, as well as a confession from the high priest. Wanting to save his country from its oppressors, the priest forms a diplomatic friendship with Feldrac, who thanks Veight for his intervention.



A few days later, Veight and the others arrive in Medvecia.
Having been informed of the situation, Feldrac graciously welcomes Varga and Amazuma into the country.
Veight immediately sets to work preparing for the party, together with the children.
Soon the big day arrives, and guests from all across the skies gather with the locals in the plaza.
Both: ...
Veight: Are you nervous?
Varga: Y-yeah. I mean, this is all totally new for me. I've never even seen a crowd this big before, much less performed in front of so many people.
Amazuma: And our parents were spared thanks to you guys, but if we screw things up here...
Kou: You'll be fine. Just do it like you did in practice. Relax and let the music flow.
Veight: Because of your lessons, I'm able to play the Melody of Mirages some myself now. If you make a mistake, I can cover for you.
Kou: And while I'm still getting the hang of it, I think I can evoke a little imagery with my dancing too. So please don't worry.
Varga: Veight... Kou...
Feldrac: It's time. Are you ready, Veight?
Veight: Of course.
Let's go—Varga, Amazuma, Kou.
His friends nod, and together the four make their way out toward the grand piano in the center of the plaza.
The excitement is palpable as the audience waits in silence for the program to begin.
Scared to even swallow lest it be heard in the stillness, Varga and Amazuma begin to tremble.
Both: ...
Exchanging glances, Veight and Kou break the silence with their music and dance.
The melody conjures up an image of the pair's journey together for the crowd.
Though tinged with a sense of melancholy, the song and dance are nevertheless full of hope, becoming increasingly bright.
People, countries, landscapes, and creatures from throughout the skies... The good and the bad, the young and the old...
The Sky Realm that Kou and Veight have witnessed sprawls out before the audience.
Within this world, Varga and Amazuma make their appearance as well.
Both: ...!
The children nod at each other and begin to play and sing together.
Before they know it, their trembling has subsided.
High Priest: ...
Veight's melody and Kou's dance had painted a picture of the past.
By contrast, Varga's piano and Amazuma's voice evoke images of a world to come, of a future full of hope.
When the performance comes to an end, the plaza falls silent once more.
However, it is soon filled with thunderous applause.
Varga: I wonder if we got through to them...
Feldrac: I believe their response says it all. Thanks to you, our guests were treated to the entertainment of a lifetime.
Feldrac: Well done. Truly.
Amazuma: F-Father...
High Priest: ...
That was magnificent. No... magnificent does not even begin to describe it.
High Priest: I could feel it so much it hurt. The future that you desire... The hope within your hearts...
High Priest: Yes, the options before me have indeed increased. Therefore, I shall formally revoke the punishment of Varga and his family.
Feldrac: I've been made aware of the circumstances. Your tolerance in this matter is greatly appreciated. You have my gratitude.
High Priest: No, a mere puppet such as myself is not deserving of such thanks.
Kou: Puppet? But aren't you the ruler of that country?
High Priest: I am no more than a figurehead. My country is a mere shadow of its former self, the result of an invasion long ago.
Veight: What?
High Priest: The aggressor nation ordered a ban on contact with the outside world, as well as all forms of entertainment—particularly music.
High Priest: They then spread their own teachings and forced us to enter into an unequal treaty, under which we would supply them with labor and troops.
Kou: So that's why you avoided music to such an extreme.
Kou: But why would they do such a thing?
Feldrac: They isolated the dominated country and rejected its existing culture by enforcing their own.
Feldrac: It was probably done to assimilate the vanquished peoples into their own nation and place them under complete control.
High Priest: Precisely. Now only I and a few other equally aged individuals know of our culture prior to the invasion.
High Priest: Veight, Kou—do you remember? When you played and danced for them, the citizens remained expressionless.
Veight: I thought our music simply didn't resonate with them. Don't tell me...
High Priest: They are wholly unable to comprehend music, art, and culture. Their hearts are too lifeless to be moved.
High Priest: Or so I thought, but that was not the case with Varga and Amazuma. Those two could very well become the hope we desperately need.
High Priest: I have made my decision. I shall change our country—not as a figurehead, but as ruler.
High Priest: Your playing, dancing, and singing showed me a new future. I shall resist until it is realized.
High Priest: As my first order of business... Esteemed leader of Medvecia. Will you establish a formal friendship with our country?
Feldrac: Of course. Medvecia welcomes you with open arms.
High Priest: Thank you. I apologize for the sudden request, but things will likely be chaotic at home for some time. Could I ask you to look after the children until things settle down?
Feldrac: Of course. They'll be shown the utmost hospitality. We can't very well decline a request from an ally, after all.
Feldrac: And in the event of an emergency, feel free to turn to us. We'll come to your aid.
High Priest: I appreciate that.
The high priest shakes hands with Feldrac and departs from Medvecia together with his private guard.
Varga: U-um...
Amazuma: Wh-what was all that about?
Vania: Oh, I know! It means we all get to live together in happy harmony, right?
Veight: Vania, where did you...
Well, either way, your conclusion is correct.
Varga: Then does that mean I can play piano with Veight again? And see Kou dance too?
Kou: Yes, any time you like.
Varga: Yay! Then let's go play! Right now!
Amazuma: Veight... Kou... Thank you so much. Now we can all be together...
Vania: Aww, are you crying? Want me to pat your head?
Malinda: Gyoo, gyoo!
Amazuma: Huh? Um... Well, uh... Okay.
Vania: That's a good girl! Patty-pat! Now give me a smile, and I'll make you some yummy soup!
Malinda: Gyoo! Gy-gyoo...
In the midst of the surrounding excitement, Feldrac offers Veight a head pat of his own.
Veight: Feldrac...
Feldrac: You not only rescued a family, but also created an opportunity to save an entire country.
Feldrac: And I'm not the only one to have witnessed your deeds. Many other nations have as well.
Feldrac: Well done, Veight.
Veight: I'm honored to receive such praise.
Veight: But what if something terrible happens to their country... all because I meddled in their affairs...
Feldrac: I won't allow that to happen. Rest assured that you won't come to regret your actions.
Feldrac: Hold your head high. I'm proud of you, my son.
Veight: ...!
Thank you!
Feldrac: Leave the rest to your elders. For now... your friends are waiting for you.
Varga: Veight, they're calling for an encore! Let's all play together again!
Veight: That sounds great. I'll be right there.
The party concludes as a monumental success.
This experience serves as a reminder to Veight that there are many different nations and people throughout the skies.
He comes to appreciate that vampires are gradually integrating themselves into the world around them, as vast and complicated as it may be.

Shop Till You Drop

Veight, who is studying mortal customs, doesn't seem to grasp the appeal behind bargain hunting. With Drusilla's help, the vampire eventually comes to understand the power of the shoppers who fight on the battlefield of sales.



Young Woman 1: Ahaha! Faster, faster!
Young Woman 2: Slow down! Wait for me!
A young vampire strolls through town to study the mortal way of life. The sight of excited women running by catches his eye.
Veight: What in the world are they raising a fuss about?
Veight scans ahead to where the women seem to be heading and sees a glitzy boutique.
Veight: Ah, it would appear they and others are heading for that shop.
Veight: Hmm... Even so there's no reason to stampede over in such a frantic manner. It's too crowded to set foot inside, let alone do anything.
The young vampire is confused by the behavior of the girls he just saw.
Veight: (I've come to understand mortal males easily enough, but the opposite sex still presents many mysteries.)
Veight: (How can they be so focused on purchasing goods? I wonder if the answer lies in a book somewhere...)
Veight stands motionless, brows furrowed in consternation.
It just so happens that Drusilla comes humming and skipping into view. She spies Veight, rigid like a statue in the middle of the street.
Drusilla: Good day to you. Why are you standing there staring off into the distance?
Veight: Not into the distance. Have a look at that boutique if you will.
Drusilla: Oh my! To think that it's already that full of people!
Drusilla: I must hurry over there as well!
Veight: Huh? Hey, wait a minute!
Drusilla is about to take off for the boutique, but Veight quickly grabs her by the arm to stop her.
Drusilla: Eeek! What is the meaning of this?
Veight: You... also intend to go into that shop?
Drusilla: Uh-huh. This area is famous for shops with lines that wind around the block.
Drusilla: And to make matters worse, they hold limited time sales without any warning at all. I can't let this one get away from me!
Veight: But, I dare say, to reach a fervor over a reason such as that is something I absolutely cannot wrap my head around.
Drusilla: Oh-ho-ho! Forget about reasons! Simply put, girls love fashion and shopping!
Veight: Is that so...
(This could be a good learning opportunity.)
Veight: Do you mind taking me with you?
Drusilla: Why, yes! I would be most grateful!
Veight: Hm? Grateful?
Drusilla: Oh-ho-ho! Excuse me, I must have misspoken. Let's be off!
And so Veight accompanies Drusilla into the boutique.
Young Woman 1: Ahaha! This blouse is sooo precious!
Young Woman 2: Ack! Stop pushing me!
Young Woman 3: Oopsies. Sorry, just trying squeeze through, but you were taking up a lot of space, so...
Young Woman 2: What're you trying to say?
Women occupy every aisle, their hands grabbing for goods while fending off other bargain hunters.
Veight: I thought shopping was supposed to be a pleasant experience. Why does this scene remind me more of an arena?
Drusilla: Oh, my poor, sweet Veight... You're still so innocent.
Veight: Grrr... Who are you calling innocent?
Drusilla: Please. This is a battlefield. You need sticky fingers to get your hands on the cutest styles!
Veight: What do you mean, sticky fingers?
Drusilla: Hehe... Watch me closely now, Veight.
Drusilla is gone in an instant, but she appears again just as quickly as she disappeared, this time clutching a
heavily-discounted designer dress.
Drusilla: That's what I mean, Veight.
Veight: ...!
(What astonishing speed... My eyes couldn't keep up with her!)
Drusilla: Something on your mind?
Veight: No... Nothing at all...
Drusilla: Oh-ho-ho! Then on to the next boutique!
They exit the boutique and head for another.
Drusilla: Goodness! That hat is simply lovely!
Drusilla: Stunning! Exquisite! Veight, please hold these for me.
Veight: You're asking me to do what? Is that why you brought me with you, to carry your bags? Hey!
Veight's objections go wanting. Drusilla has a grand old time flipping through racks and trying on outfits.
Drusilla: We're not done yet, Veight. There are more shops to visit!
Veight: Sigh... How much more can you buy?
The spending train shows no signs of slowing or stopping. Veight is dragged along from store to store at the mercy of the little whirlwind.
He can't fathom how this Harvin girl has so much energy and vitality.
Veight: Urgh... Why am I feeling fatigued, even though I'm a vampire?
Veight: How is she still going strong? Where is that little body drawing its power from?
Drusilla: Veight, darling... Don't tell me you're winded.
Veight: Huff... Huff... Don't be ridiculous. I'm a proud vampire.
Drusilla: Wow! How right you are! I guess we can tackle the main event!
Veight looks to where Drusilla is pointing to.
Veight: Wha?
A large sign bears words that fill his eyes with dread: All Items 90% Off.
Young Woman 1: Oh my gosh! This is the sale I've been waiting for!
Young Woman 2: Haha! You snooze, you lose!
Young Woman 3: I don't think so, sister!
Veight: That's... not normal...
Drusilla: We're charging in too. We can't be left behind in the dust!
Veight: Hey!
But Drusilla doesn't hear him. She sprints for the door like a Harvin possessed.
Watching the girl from behind, Veight suddenly looks to the sky.
Veight: ...
Monster: Groooar!
Drusilla spots the monsters and starts to tremble.
Drusilla: I'm not scared... I'm not scared...
Veight: Unbelievable... Drusilla, get behind me!
Veight: Haaah!
Monster: Gurrgh...
Veight: Humph. You're like a completely different person when confronted by monsters.
Veight can still hear the ferocity in the voices of the shoppers off in the distance, and he lets out a heavy sigh.
Veight: No, that's not quite it. Shopping is perhaps a different means to draw out a mortal's true potential...
Veight: Haha... The outside world is filled with enigmas, is it not, Feldrac?
Veight draws his own conclusion about shopping with mortal women.
Battling monsters doesn't even come close to the struggle that is shopping.
Drusilla: Veeeight! Get over here!
Veight: Heh... There's no turning back now. I'll see this through to the end.
With both his arms draped in bags, Veight wills his tired body onto its feet.
He calmly walks toward the so-called battlefield.

Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription. EnglishThis is an official translation.
失せろ Beat it.
人間とは良き友になれるだろうか… I wonder if we can be friends with mortals...
ピアノが得意なんだ今度演奏会を開こう I'm quite good at the piano; I'll play for you next time.
ヴァンパイア達は滅びの道を捨てた We vampires have given up our old ways.
今度メドヴェキアに行かないか? Do you want to visit Medvecia?
外界は新鮮で中々いいな… The outside world is pleasantly refreshing.
少しメドヴェキアが心配だな… I'm a little worried about Medvecia...
人間は…色々いるんだな… Hm, there are all kinds of mortals.
(主人公)、僕の眷属になるかい? Will you be my bloodkin, (Captain)?
(主人公)…ふふ、信頼しているよ I trust you, (Captain).

Other Appearances

Rage of Bahamut

Shadowverse

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Unevolved

Ward.
Clash: Summon a Forest Bat.

I have been sent to greet you in place of our sleeping empress. When you meet her, you better show enough respect to make her feel like you're kissing her feet.

Evolved

Ward.
Clash: Summon a Forest Bat.

You humans are our food. The only reason I haven't consumed you is as a favor to the queen. But you know, I think I could use a little snack. Don't worry! I'll make sure it doesn't hurt... much.

Class Bloodcraft
Trait
Card Pack Rise of Bahamut
SV Portal Veight, Vampire Noble
Language Play Attack Evolve Death Enhance Other
Japanese
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