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Sick Soldier
The crew encounters a young man fending for himself alone against a horde of monsters and saves him just in time. Upon discovering that (Captain) wields Mandau the Demonsealer, he asks to join the crew.
Vyrn: Keep your guard up, (Captain)! Monsters could show up at any second...
Monster: Grooooar!
Vyrn: Whoa, over there! Monsters... Hey, wait! Look, (Captain)!
Vyrn: Hey! You there! Hmm... why's that guy fighting those monsters by himself?
Vyrn: Uh, hey! You all right there? That guy... He's gonna get himself killed! We gotta do something!
The man known as Zehek had taken on the monsters alone. Only thanks to (Captain)'s help was he able to survive.
After being saved by (Captain) and company, he decides to share the story of his life—a life cursed from birth.
He was born with an illness that made him a spring of magical power, drawing monsters from near and far in search of such a power.
Vyrn: Gotcha... So that's why you were fighting them...
Zehek: Indeed—cough—they just come out in torrents. It seems to have no end...
Zehek: Cough... Wheeze... I can't stop it no matter how hard I try...
Zehek: I couldn't—cough—I couldn't endanger the people a-around me. So I set out alone—ahem!
Vyrn: You all right there? You sound like you're at death's door!
Zehek: Well... I've been fighting for... around 100 days now... Wheeze...
Vyrn: Say what! You've been fighting for 100 days? That's crazy...
Zehek: I'm truly thankful... for your...
Vyrn: Eep! D-did he just die? What are we gonna do, (Captain)!
Zehek: But you know... Since you showed up the monsters have stopped coming. Why?
Vyrn: Whoa! You're still with us!
Zehek: Gasp! That sword you wield... Mandau? Is that Mandau the Demonsealer?
Vyrn: What? You know about this sword?
Vyrn: That's, uh, quite the name. I don't think we've seen it do much demon sealing...
Zehek: P-please bring it closer...
Zehek: Yes... This rune right here—it's the very same one they put on me! I... I feel it...
Zehek: I feel it! Mandau and I... We... Ugh...
The ancient malady awakens the latent sealing power within the Mandau. For the time being, Zehek is safe.
Zehek: Those outfits... You must be skyfarers.
Vyrn: Yup! And (Captain) here's our captain!
Zehek: I knew it... It must have been fate that placed that blade into your hands.
Zehek: Your strength is true... Please let me ask you this!
Zehek: Please allow me to join your crew! I won't cause any trouble. So long as you have the blade...
- We'll find a way to manage your sickness.
- We can't just leave you here. You're sick!
Choose: We'll find a way to manage your sickness.Vyrn: Put 'er there, pal! You're gonna be better in no time!
Choose: We can't just leave you here. You're sick!Vyrn: Yeah, no kidding! There's no way we're gonna leave you out here lookin' like this!
Continue 1Zehek: M-much appreciated! I'll surely find a cure along... the...
Vyrn: Yikes! He just fainted again! Hey! Get a hold of yourself, man!
After years of suffering, Zehek has finally found a moment of respite.
However, the sickness still ails him—his quest for the cure has only just begun.
Runeblade Gloom
Zehek lives in pain each day with an ancient illness. In order to relieve some of his pain, (Captain) and the crew head to an archipelago in search of a certain herb.
Zehek: Wheeze... Huff... Ugh...
Lyria: Um, Zehek... Are you okay? You haven't been looking well recently.
Zehek: Y-yes... This is nothing... This suffering is my fate.
Lyria: Oh... But isn't there some way we can help you with your pain?
Vyrn: Yeah! Isn't there medicine for it or something?
Zehek: Urk... The root of my malady is one of a magical element...
Zehek: Only my master would be able to do anything for me...
Vyrn: Wait, what? You have a master? Where is he? We should go—
Zehek: W-wait, wait! Stop, please! D-don't mention my master... Blargh!
Lyria: Ack! Zehek!
Zehek: I'm fine! I've endured this many times before!
Zehek: A-anyway, just don't look for my master. Nothing good will ever come of it.
Vyrn: Is that so? But if we don't...
Zehek: I thought a situation like this would come one day after leaving my master.
Zehek: There should be an archipelago inhabited by monsters where a pain-relieving herb is known to grow.
Lyria: If we can find something for your pain there, that's where we need to go!
Vyrn: All right! Strike while the iron's hot, they say! Let's go! (Captain)!
Runeblade Gloom: Scene 2
The crew wanders in search of the medicinal herb but encounter imperial soldiers with the same objective. Zehek takes responsibility of the situation and stands up to the soldiers.
Vyrn: Yeah... There's definitely an ominous vibe here... Certainly a place where magical herbs could grow at least.
Zehek: No... I'm sensing something else.
Imperial Soldier: Hey, you! State your business!
Vyrn: Uh-oh! The empire? What are they doing here?
Imperial Soldier: Don't tell me... You're looking for the rare herb that grows in these parts?
Imperial Soldier: Heh-heh... That's a shame. This area is under our jurisdiction now—all the precious herbs here are property of the empire!
Vyrn: Aw, geez... I didn't think we'd run into the empire here of all places.
Zehek: Ugh... I'm sorry. This is all because I wanted to escape this pain.
Zehek: Even if it costs me my life, I will protect you all!
Zehek: Just watch, (Captain)... This is how a man takes control of his fate!
Runeblade Gloom: Scene 3
Shortly after defeating the imperial soldiers, Zehek reaches his limit and passes out. Upon taking him to see a doctor, the crew is relieved that it was merely a cold affecting him.
Imperial Soldier: I-impossible! How could we have been defeated by—urgh!
Zehek: Huff... Puff... Looks like... I took care of them...
Lyria: A-are you okay, Zehek? You're drenched in sweat!
Zehek: This is nothing... Or maybe not—Urk!
Vyrn: H-hey, are you okay? We need to find that herb!
Zehek: N-not to worry... I know my body well.
Zehek: I'll be fine... There's no need to worry...
Lyria: Ahh! Zehek!
Vyrn: Oh, no! Snap out of it! Come on! Hey!
After the battle, Zehek loses consciousness. (Captain) and the crew take him to see a nearby doctor.
Doctor: Hmmm... Yep, that's a cold.
Zehek: Sniffle...
Doctor: The pain he's feeling at the moment is most likely due to a fever.
Doctor: Honestly... If you're feeling feverish, try not to push yourself too hard.
Zehek: Sorry...
Vyrn: Are you kidding! You had us worried sick over a stupid cold!
Zehek: Ugh! Gah! T-the symptoms of my illness have returned!
Lyria: Geez! The next time anything happens to you, it's straight to bed for you!
All's well that ends well—the crew lets out a collective sigh of relief.
However, the ancient illness still rests within Zehek's body, quietly baring its fangs.
Just Like a Child
Zehek feels bad when his attempts to avoid Mishra's caprices hurt her feelings. To make amends, he brings her some rare herbs she had been seeking.
The Grandcypher sails peacefully through the skies, until one day...
Zehek: ...
Vyrn: What's the deal with Zehek? Is he playin' hide-and-seek or something?
Lyria: Maybe he isn't feeling well... We'd better check!
Vyrn: Hey, what's with the hiding? You hurt or something?
Zehek: No... No need to worry yourself over me.
Mishra's Voice: Zehek? Zehek, where are you?
Lyria: Hm?
It sounds like Mishra's calling you, Zehek.
Vyrn: Aren't you gonna answer her?
Zehek: Urgh...
Mishra: Zehek! What in blazes are you doing here? I've been searching up and down for you.
Mishra: What's the matter with you, Zehek? Your heart rate seems all out of sorts. Let's take a look at you.
Zehek: Save it... You're my master, not my doctor.
Mishra: Oh, brr. Chilly as ever. And here I thought we were so close.
Vyrn: Yeah! Now that you're finally reunited with your old teacher, why act all distant?
Zehek: That's not what I—Cough!
Mishra: You were quite the sickly young sprog when I took you in.
Mishra: You'd not be gallivanting around with this lot if it weren't for the treatment I gave you!
Mishra: Quit your brooding! You've been in my care before, haven't you?
Zehek: Yes... Made to drink strange potions and play laboratory rat for you more like—Cough!
Mishra: Is that how it was? My memory seems to have failed me.
Zehek: Master... I am not some toy for you to play with!
Zehek: Cough... After all the time we spent together, I'm well aware that nothing good will ever come of our association!
Mishra: Oh, my... To hear my dearest student speak so...
Mishra: Forgive me. I've always meddled a bit too much, I know. I must mend my ways...
Zehek: ...
Vyrn: Hey! Are you just gonna let her go off like that?
Lyria: She looked pretty hurt...
Zehek: ...
Zehek: Cough!
Vyrn: Hey! Are you sure you should be out in the evening breeze like this?
Zehek: I'm fine... Did you require something?
Vyrn: We were thinkin' you might be hung up on what happened with Mishra.
Zehek: Ah...
Zehek: No, I'm not!
Zehek: Why would I... be worried...
Lyria: Huh? Those herbs you're holding... aren't those the ones Mishra was looking for?
Zehek: That... is pure coincidence!
Vyrn: Haha... Then what are we doing standing around, (Captain)?
(Captain) and the others drag Zehek off in search of Mishra.
Mishra: Hoho! This is quite the shock! Such rare herbs, all for my unworthy sake...
Lyria: Oh good! Mishra likes your gift, Zehek!
Zehek: Cough...
Vyrn: Aww! Zehek, are you blushing?
Mishra: Oh, Zehek... You haven't changed since you were a boy.
Mishra: Hehe. For all the running he did from my treatments, guess who came slinking back because he was too scared to sleep alone...
Lyria: Wow! We're learning all sorts of things about you, Zehek!
Zehek: Gah! When did I ever? Don't go making up things that never happened!
Mishra: Ohohoho! What's wrong, my dear? Is that a thumpity-thump-thump I hear?
Mishra: I can't contain myself. You are simply too adorable!
Zehek: Master! I wish you would stop! How many times must I tell you I am not your playthi—cough!
Mishra: Ahahaha! Oh, fine.
Mishra: With these herbs you brought me, I can start working on a potion for you.
Mishra: Hm... Lyria! Vyrn! Bring these to my lab, on the double.
Vyrn: Whoa! Where's the fire?
Lyria: Meep! You mean these? Wait no, these?
Zehek: This is bad. We have to get out of here! Run, (Captain)!
Vyrn: What's that supposed to mean? Why do we hafta run?
Mishra: Ohoho... This is simply too exciting! These herbs contain a very special ingredient, you see...
Mishra: If I crossbreed them using a special technique...no, that's not quite right. They need to be further refined... Hmm...
Mishra: What are you doing standing around? Zehek, prepare that for me. And you, (Captain)! I need you here!
Zehek, (Captain), and the others are pulled kicking and screaming into Mishra's overzealous cosmetic research.
But at least the crew finally understands Zehek's hang-ups surrounding his mentor a little better.