Lin Hu: I hadn't seen you in ten days. People at the Order of Equality had no idea where you were.
Lin Hu: Likulau and I had been worried sick about you. Where on earth did you go?
Yan Shu-Chi: Just chill! Back on earth, even gods couldn't catch me. There's nothing to worry about!
Lin Hu: Well, I am happy to see that you are alive and kicking.
Lin Hu: But you haven't answered my question yet. Where have you been up to lately?
Yan Shu-Chi: Something important, of course. But to be on the safe side, I will tell you everything when Eddie and Player get here!
Lin Hu: ... So mysterious.
Likulau: Is this about the Shadow?
Yan Shu-Chi: Huh? How did you find out, Likulau?
Likulau: I didn't.
Likulau: You smell like the Shadow.
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Yan Shu-Chi looks surprised
Lin Hu: So... You've been investigating the Shadow recently?
Yan Shu-Chi: Ok.
Yan Shu-Chi: Hey! There they are!
Eddie, Billy, Kitty and Player meet with the group
Eddie: Adviser Yan Shu-Chi, you summoned us here to tell us something?
Yan Shu-Chi: This is no trivial matter! You mustn't tell anyone. We don't want to stir the enemy.
Eddie: No problem.
Player: Don't worry.
Yan Shu-Chi: Has anyone heard of Scale Soul Crystal before?
Eddie: ... Scale Soul Crystal? It sounds like an artifact.
Lin Hu: Scale Soul Crystal... An artifact...
Billy: If it's an artifact, Kitty must have learned about it in class, right?
Kitty: Nah, it does not ring a bell.
Lin Hu: I know what it is.
Yan Shu-Chi: Huh? You know?
Lin Hu: If my memory serves me right, it's not an artifact, but something similar. It's an Artisoul.
Lin Hu: Legend has it that Naga, the Serpent King, forged Scale Soul Crystal with 57 snake scales of different types to preserve his soul in it.
Lin Hu: Scale Soul Crystal looks like a multi-color, translucent crystal that lacks opacity. There are meticulous, exotic patterns on its surface.
Lin Hu: Naga had hidden Scale Soul Crystal away before he was sealed.
Lin Hu: If someone finds it, they could resurrect his soul and break the seal.
Yan Shu-Chi: That's right! You've really done your homework!
Lin Hu: Ha! I happened to read about it in an ancient library book.
Billy: It's only been a few months, and he has read far more books than you have, Kitty!
Kitty: ... Shut up, you illiterate!
Lin Hu: However...
Lin Hu: It's just a legend. It's been ten thousand years and I've never heard of anyone trying to break Naga's seal, right?
Yan Shu-Chi: True. But someone is going to break it now.
Yan Shu-Chi: According to my investigation, the soul crystal is currently in the White Cape's possession. They just don't know what it is for...
Yan Shu-Chi: They think it's just a mineral ore and find some material scientists to study it in their factory.
Yan Shu-Chi: In the meantime, the Shadow gets hold of the news and plans to seize it.
Eddie: The Shadow wants to resurrect Naga?!
Eddie: That's some important info, Adviser Yan Shu-Chi. Is that reliable?
Yan Shu-Chi: It should be. I did the investigation myself.
Eddie: Did you tell President Jonas or General Will?
Yan Shu-Chi: Sure. It was President Jonas who instructed me to tell you.
Yan Shu-Chi: Due to the secrecy of this operation, General Will cannot send his men.
Yan Shu-Chi: Therefore, we need to rely on your Special Operation Group, Eddie.
Yan Shu-Chi: Please call on your men to stay put for the next few days. Do not engage in any other activities.
Yan Shu-Chi: Don't tell them about Scale Soul Crystal either. Wait for my signal before proceeding.
Yan Shu-Chi: I'll let you know once I've done more research and readied the action plan.
Eddie: No problem.
Yan Shu-Chi: As for others... The Special Operation Group might not be enough. I need your support, too.
Lin Hu: You can count on me! I am Lin Hu, one of the Shadowhunters! It's my job to fight them.
Likulau: I'll help you, too!
Yan Shu-Chi: Thank you and Likulau!
Yan Shu-Chi: How about you? Will you help me out?
Kitty: We sure do! If the Shadow wakes Naga's soul, we are doomed!
Kitty: Our history teacher is an avid researcher on the Shadow Wars. He ranked the combat power of different beast kings from ancient times...
Kitty: The Serpent King's ranking is even higher than that of Lord Ursus!
Kitty: Remember the time Lord Ursus resurrected in the Altar hall? He wiped out tons of Shadows in a single move!
Kitty: Can you imagine how powerful Naga will be?
Player: Kitty is right. We will do our best to help you.
Player: But... What shall we do?
Yan Shu-Chi: First, I might need to borrow your Airship.
Yan Shu-Chi: But I don't know how to drive it. Will you be my pilot, Mr. Billy?
Billy: No problem! Just call me Billy.
Yan Shu-Chi: Thank you!
Yan Shu-Chi: Player, I need your help with a secret mission. Can we talk in private?
Choice 1.1 - Who? Me?
Yan Shu-Chi: Yeah... After much thought, I think you are the best person for the mission.
Player: Okay, let's hear it.
Choice 1.2 - It sounds like tremendous work.
Yan Shu-Chi: Uh, kinda...
Yan Shu-Chi: But for Player, it should be a breeze!
Choice 1.3 - No sweat!
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Eddie: Then I'll head back and gather my men, Adviser Yan Shu-Chi.
Lin Hu: I'll go find the library book about Scale Soul Crystal and read it again.
Yan Shu-Chi: Thank you, guys!
Lin Hu, Likulau and Eddie leave
Player: You guys go ahead and wait for me in the Airship.
Billy: Sure thing.
Billy and Kitty take off
Player: So, what is this secret mission?
Yan Shu-Chi: You know that Martin and Rita do not get along, right?
Player: I remember!
Player: During the fight for the beacon, Martin wanted to get rid of Rita by our hands!
Yan Shu-Chi: Yes, and he still wants to rid of her now.
Player: Did he find a way?
Yan Shu-Chi: Rita is the one in charge of the operation to snatch Scale Soul Crystal.
Yan Shu-Chi: If we attack Rita when she is in the heat of battle with the White Cape, we will surely capture her and seize Scale Soul Crystal.
Player: That sounds like a good plan. But...
Player: How would you know when and where Rita will try to snatch the crystal?
Yan Shu-Chi: That's easy. Martin already promised that he would send me to assist Rita.
Player: Hold on... Did I hear you right?
Player: Martin promised to send you to assist Rita?!
Yan Shu-Chi: That's right. I am one of Martin's trusted men now.
Yan Shu-Chi: I secretly joined the Shadowcult to spy on them.
Yan Shu-Chi: For that, I even sold some info about Never Isle to him. So, you mustn't tell Eddie!
Player: ... That's why you sent them away.
Player: But... Is this okay for you to do this?
Yan Shu-Chi: Don't worry about it. President Jonas has approved all my actions.
Yan Shu-Chi: Now, you and President Jonas are the only people who know about my identity.
Yan Shu-Chi: Do not tell anyone, okay?
Player: Sure. My lips are sealed.
Yan Shu-Chi: Thanks!
Yan Shu-Chi: About the secret mission...
Yan Shu-Chi: You will be disguised as my secretary and then go meet Martin with me.
Yan Shu-Chi: He will tell us the exact time and place of Rita's operation...
Yan Shu-Chi: After that, I won't be able to contact you on Never Isle or somewhere else, in order not to arouse their suspicion.
Player: Therefore, it falls to me to contact Eddie and Lin Hu and take them to capture Rita. Correct?
Yan Shu-Chi: Exactly! You are indeed a smart person, Player!
Yan Shu-Chi: Off we go now. I will disguise you as my secretary and take you to see Martin!
Choice 2.1 - Let's go!
Yan Shu-Chi: This way. Follow me.
Choice 2.2 - I am so nervous. I will finally meet the evil boss!
Yan Shu-Chi: No need to worry about him. He is kinda cool, handsome, and polite, ha ha!
Yan Shu-Chi: That's all pretense. In truth, he is the most evil, cruel, and cunning person I ever met!
Player: Then how could you work with him?
Yan Shu-Chi: Ha-ha, that's simple!
Yan Shu-Chi: Just show your ambition and desire in front of him, fake or not.
Yan Shu-Chi: He loves to see the combination of great talents and character flaws. I have shown him both sides...
Yan Shu-Chi: To delude him that I am an asset that's easy to be controlled...
Yan Shu-Chi: But you don't have to do all that. Just stick with me and pay attention to what he says.
Yan Shu-Chi: Let's hurry! It's this way.
Choice 2.3 - Is there anything I need to pay attention to?
Yan Shu-Chi: Hm... It should be alright.
Choice 2.4 - Is there a chance for us to kill Martin on the spot?
Yan Shu-Chi: ... Oh my! What on earth are you thinking?
Yan Shu-Chi: Yes, we are going to meet him alone. But Martin is way too strong, even stronger than Rita!
Yan Shu-Chi: Plus, god knows how many of his men will be around. We will be dead if we make the wrong move.
Player: Well, forget about it. I am just saying.
Yan Shu-Chi: Anyway, just be yourself and forget about those crazy ideas, alright?
Player: Okay! Let's go!
Yan Shu-Chi: Come here!
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Scene - A forest at night
Player is dressed in a disguise and waits with Yan Shu-Chi
Player: Is this the rendezvous point to meet Martin?
Yan Shu-Chi: Yes, but remember to address him as Lord Martin.
Yan Shu-Chi: Be a good actor. You are my secretary now.
Player: Got it, Adviser Yan Shu-Chi. Or shall I call you Mr. Yan Shu-Chi?
Yan Shu-Chi: Ha-ha! I prefer Senpai.
Yan Shu-Chi: Everyone at the Order of Equality addresses me as Adviser or Mister. Lord Martin would be suspicious if you do the same.
Martin teleports to the rendezvous point
Yan Shu-Chi and Player deeply bow down
Yan Shu-Chi: Lord Martin!
Player: Lord Martin!
Martin: Good evening, both!
Yan Shu-Chi and Player stand up
Yan Shu-Chi: This is my secretary. He...
Martin: Secretary?
Martin: He seems to be someone important. There's something different about him.
Player: ...
Martin: Well, I am not interested.
Martin: What news do you bring this time, Senpai?
Yan Shu-Chi: My apologies, Lord Martin. Jonas might have blown my cover. I can't stay long on Never Isle, so...
Martin: So, you don't have any info to tell me, do you?
Yan Shu-Chi: Y-Yes...
Martin: Great! It's really Mr. Jonas!
Martin: He is generous towards strangers, yet cautious and manipulative towards men close to him.
Martin: But you... Do you like to be manipulated?
Yan Shu-Chi: No. That's why he won't tolerate me.
Martin: Sometimes the more you want to control someone, the more he wants to get away from you.
Martin: Bummer. If only he were a bug, I could crush him to death.
Martin: But you are a person.
Martin: Therefore, Mr. Jonas could never control you. He has pushed you towards me.
Martin: But do you know what's more disappointing?
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Martin: The relationship between Rita and me is like that of you and Mr. Jonas.
Martin: She is not a bug either.
Martin: When someone is unable to be crushed to death, he develops a false sense of disobedience.
Martin: They are liked by few to none, except themselves.
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Martin: After you murder Miss Rita, you will replace her. And what will happen next?
Martin: Will there be a new Senpai to kill you?
Martin: I look forward to it, too.
Yan Shu-Chi: You have nothing to worry about, Lord Martin. Unlike you, Mr. Jonas does not see me as a bug.
Martin: Oh yeah?
Martin: A people-murdering bug?. Ha-ha, a venom bug!
Martin: Fantastic! But who wants to kill a venom bug?
Martin: I can't wait to see your performance, Senpai.
Martin: Miss Rita will be in that factory, around noon the day after tomorrow.
Martin: I will send two assassination teams, which she will surely find out and take care of.
Martin: When she lets her guard down, it's time for you and your pawns to shine.
Martin: Your pawns... They are all set?
Yan Shu-Chi: Rest assured, Lord Martin.
Martin: The one standing next to you is a key pawn of yours, right?
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Player: ...
Martin: Wanna know how I find out?
Martin: Your little secretary has a dangerous vibe to me... Bahahaha!
Martin: Menacing yet exciting... I haven't felt like this for a long time.
Martin: But I still don't care who you are, Mr. Pawn.
Martin: I am sure our paths will cross again, although it might not be as nice as today.
Martin: Mr. Pawn, you must be wondering which side your Senpai is on now.
Martin: Don't worry, as I have the same doubts.
Martin: But one cannot arrive at any conclusion with doubts alone.
Player: ...
Martin: What we need to do is to give him a chance to decide. See whom he will crawl to with that crystal.
Martin: But... Senpai, you know me well...
Martin: I love to challenge, trample, or even overturn the rules...
Martin: Except for forgiveness.
Martin: This is your only chance. You must make the final decision.
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Martin: Ha-ha! Tough choice, huh?
Martin: What is light? And what is darkness?
Martin: Even with your eyes wide open, you cannot see a thing!
Martin: Like me, you were once steeped in darkness in a so-called bright world.
Martin: Wanna join me in this dark world and bask in the light of glory?
Martin teleports away
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Player: Senpai...
Yan Shu-Chi: It's true that he never trusted me.
Yan Shu-Chi: By the way, you finally met Martin in person. What do you think?
Choice 3.1 - Such a fearful opponent. I might not be able to survive this...
Yan Shu-Chi: You are right to fear him. He's truly ruthless.
Yan Shu-Chi: I heard that he has the largest army among all generals outside the Shadowland. Even the Shadowlord summoned him a lot.
Yan Shu-Chi: However, the more powerful he gets, the more assertive he becomes.
Yan Shu-Chi: After 99 victories, he might have a great fall at the 100th battle.
Yan Shu-Chi: If we could feed his ego with enough victories...
Player: You already know how to defeat him?
Yan Shu-Chi: No, it's not that easy.
Yan Shu-Chi: It's lucky enough if we could capture Rita and seize Scale Soul Crystal.
Choice 3.2 - ...That guy must be an egomaniac.
Yan Shu-Chi: You're right. But he is allowed to be assertive.
Yan Shu-Chi: I heard that he had the largest army among all generals to operate outside the Shadowland. Even the Shadowlord summoned him a lot.
Yan Shu-Chi: Exactly. Maybe we could use his pride.
Yan Shu-Chi: After 99 victories, he might have a great fall at the 100th battle.
Player: You already know how to defeat him?
Yan Shu-Chi: No, it's not that easy.
Yan Shu-Chi: It's lucky enough if we could capture Rita and seize Scale Soul Crystal.
Choice 3.3 - He is kinda good-looking.
Yan Shu-Chi: What? That's all you cared about?
Yan Shu-Chi: I am not handsome to you?
Player: Ha-ha, you are cute. But he has nothing to do with cuteness.
Yan Shu-Chi: Player, you don't seem to fear him at all.
Choice 3.3.1 - I have no idea what he's talking about.
Yan Shu-Chi: Is that so?
Yan Shu-Chi: Let me sum it up for you.
Yan Shu-Chi: Martin wants me to kill Rita for him. After that, I could take over Rita's position.
Yan Shu-Chi: But he doesn't trust me. Instead of suspecting me, he gives me a chance to show my loyalty.
Choice 3.3.2 - It's no use. He loves to be feared.
Yan Shu-Chi: Wow! You only met him once and you already see him through!
Yan Shu-Chi: No wonder he said that you had a dangerous vibe...
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Yan Shu-Chi: Oh, one more thing...
Yan Shu-Chi: Do you suspect me?
Yan Shu-Chi: It's hard to tell where a double agent's true loyalty lies.
Choice 4.1 - Of course not.
Yan Shu-Chi: For real? You don't suspect me at all, Player?
Choice 4.1.1 - You will lose all your friends if you join the Shadow.
Player: You are too affectionate to lose all your friends and spend your life with those evil beings...
Player: A life without feelings? You might as well die.
Yan Shu-Chi: Precisely! I feel the same way! You do know me well, Player!
Player: So, only miserable, friendless losers would join the Shadow. With all your friends, you would never join them.
Yan Shu-Chi: Thank you... I...
Yan Shu-Chi: I knew you would not suspect me, at least not like others. That's why I brought you along.
Yan Shu-Chi: But I didn't expect you to trust me so completely... Not even a speck of doubt.
Player: Okay, okay. No need to get sentimental.
Player: I just happen to know the Shadow well enough...
Choice 4.1.2 - Maybe just a little bit.
Yan Shu-Chi: No one trusts me?
Player: Just a tiny bit. It's practically nothing.
Player: I will follow your plan and complete my mission.
Player: Besides, even if you decided to join the Shadow, you must have your reasons.
Player: You would never hurt us.
Choice 4.2 - Maybe a little bit.
Yan Shu-Chi: No one trusts me?
Player: Just a tiny bit. It's practically nothing.
Player: I will follow your plan and complete my mission.
Player: Besides, even if you decided to join the Shadow, you must have your reasons.
Player: You would never hurt us.
Choice 4.3 - As Martin said, doubts would never lead to any conclusion.
Yan Shu-Chi: Even you suspect me...
Yan Shu-Chi: But Martin is right. I would show my loyalty with the decision I make.
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Yan Shu-Chi: Doubt or no doubt, it doesn't matter now.
Yan Shu-Chi: We must capture Rita no matter what it takes.
Yan Shu-Chi: I have entered the coordinates of the factory into your Airship. Go there with Eddie in the morning after tomorrow.
Yan Shu-Chi: I already bought off the factory security. They would take you to a secret room ahead of time.
Yan Shu-Chi: Here, don't forget to bring this crystal that day.
Yan Shu-Chi gives you a crystal.
Yan Shu-Chi: This is a Twin Resonance Crystal. Infuse influx into one crystal and you will be able to see what happens from the reflection of the other one.
Yan Shu-Chi: I will hide the other one in a corner so that you can check Rita's whereabouts.
Yan Shu-Chi: Once I send a signal, you will go surround the Shadow and capture Rita!
Player: Noted!
Yan Shu-Chi: I'd better stay here with the Shadow to avoid Rita's suspicion.
Yan Shu-Chi: Please notify Eddie and others on Never Isle, Player.
Yan Shu-Chi: Plus, don't tell Eddie about my spying operation, okay? I don't want any trouble.
Player: Sure. No problem!
Player: I'll head back now.
Yan Shu-Chi: See you in two days!
Go back to Never Isle and notify Eddie, Lin Hu and others of the time and place.
Eddie seems a bit suspicious of Yan Shu-Chi, but he still approves the operation plan.
Scene - Inside the White Cape factory
Player and a factory worker stands in front of the crystal that Yan Shu-Chi gave him
Behind him are Eddie, Lin Hu, Likulau, Billy, Kitty and some Order of Equality soldiers
Worker: Here we are. The man said you could wait here.
Player: Okay. Thanks!
Worker: You are welcome. I'll get back to my work now.
Player: Sure. Appreciated.
The worker leaves
Player: Rita is not here yet. Let's wait here.
Player: When Rita gets here, this crystal will glow. From its reflection, we can see what happens there.
Eddie: What if... I mean... What if Yan Shu-Chi already joined the Shadow?
Player: ...
Likulau: It's impossible, Yan Shu-Chi.
Lin Hu: Agreed. Eddie, on what ground do you accuse Kitten?
Eddie: No, just a little doubt...
Eddie: I find his whereabouts and temperament a bit disturbing...
Lin Hu: Eddie, quit being so paranoid. We've known Kitten for a long time. He's always like that.
Lin Hu: He's so mysterious. No one knows what he's been up to.
Lin Hu: But he is a good person. Believe me, he won't hurt us.
Eddie: President Jonas instructed me to be wary of Yan Shu-Chi and watch his every move.
Player: (What's going on?! Didn't Senpai tell me that all his actions were approved by President Jonas?)
Player: (Wait... The other day he told Martin that President Jonas wouldn't tolerate him...)
Player: (Has he really betrayed us?)
Eddie: But President is a cautious man. It's natural for him to doubt Yan Shu-Chi.
Eddie: Maybe it was President's hint that planted a seed of doubt in my mind.
Eddie: Anyway, if Yan Shu-Chi's real target is not Rita, but us...
Eddie: We will not only fail to capture Rita and seize Scale Soul Crystal...
Eddie: In addition, we might not be able to get out of this factory.
Lin Hu: It's never wrong to be cautious. Eddie, your concern is valid.
Lin Hu: If Kitten did betray us, the consequence would be unbearable.
Lin Hu: But please trust us and Kitten.
Lin Hu: Kitten is tender-hearted. He appreciates all the kindness shown to him and always returns the favor.
Lin Hu: Even if he did betray us, he could never have the heart to harm us.
Eddie: Player, what do you think?
Eddie: What did Yan Shu-Chi tell you the other day? Where did you go and what did you do?
Eddie: Could you tell us?
Choice 5.1 - We were disguised as the Shadow to steal some info.
Player: We found out about the information that Rita would be here today.
Eddie: Ah, I see. It's true. I could never be a spy.
Eddie: But why did Yan Shu-Chi disappear after that?
Player: Eh... He stayed there to collect more info in case something went wrong.
Player: If Rita would not show up today or she found out about us, he would try to warn us!
Player: No worries! Everything will be fine!
Eddie: Yeah.
Choice 5.2 - We were discussing the action plan.
Eddie: ... Discuss action plan?
Eddie: Why didn't you discuss it with us?
Lin Hu: You are lying, aren't you? Did Kitten tell you to lie?
Player: Yeah.
Eddie: ... Player, do you believe him?
Choice 5.2.1 - Yes, I do.
Eddie: I trust you. If you believe him, then I will too.
Eddie: Let's follow his action plan. Hope everything works out!
Player: Ok!
Choice 5.2.2 - It's worth a shot.
Eddie: ... Fine. I've done my own investigation. Scale Soul Crystal is truly in this factory.
Eddie: It's also possible that Rita would show up and seize the crystal.
Eddie: We must stop the Shadow's evil plan. To capture Rita or the soul crystal, it's worth a shot!
Eddie: Well then, let's follow his action plan. Hope everything works out!
Player: Ok!
Choice 5.3 - Sorry, I promised Yan Shu-Chi to keep my mouth shut.
Eddie: ... Player, do you believe him?
Choice 5.3.1 - Yes, I do.
Eddie: I trust you. If you believe him, then I will too.
Eddie: Let's follow his action plan. Hope everything works out!
Player: Ok!
Choice 5.3.2 - It's worth a shot.
Eddie: ... Fine. I've done my own investigation. Scale Soul Crystal is truly in this factory.
Eddie: It's also possible that Rita would show up and seize the crystal.
Eddie: We must stop the Shadow's evil plan. To capture Rita or the soul crystal, it's worth a shot!
Eddie: Well then, let's follow his action plan. Hope everything works out!
Player: Ok!
Choice 5.4 - Actually, he took me to see Martin.
Eddie: What?!
Eddie: Why would you go see Martin? It's too dangerous!
Player: He is a double agent now. He also works for Martin...
Lin Hu: What? Kitten! How can he be so reckless?
Lin Hu: He has no idea how dangerous that is!
Player: He told me that his operation was permitted by President Jonas.
Eddie: But President Jonas asked me to be wary of Yan Shu-Chi...
Eddie: Has he... really joined the Shadow?
Billy: Ah, I don't think so!
Kitty: How do you know?
Billy: I-I just find it hard to believe he would betray us.
Billy: Double agent? That's life-risking!
Billy: If he joined the Shadow, not only would he lose all his best friends...
Billy: He is also obliged to follow the Shadow into battles all day long...
Billy: Besides, he has a horrible boss who is always scheming against his colleagues!
Billy: But on the other hand, he could climb up the political ladder to gain power. If the Shadow wins eventually, he could rule this place...
Billy: The way I see it, all he cares about is having fun and dancing. He doesn't strike me as an ambitious type...
Player: That makes sense...
Kitty: ... You are not dumb at all!
Billy: Ha! Of course, I am not dumb. I am Boss's assistant!
Eddie: Billy is right. It's against his interests to join the Shadow. I shouldn't be so paranoid.
Lin Hu: You can't go wrong by taking precautions. Anyway, let's just trust Kitten!
Eddie: Ok!
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Player: Something is happening in the crystal!
The crystal glows
Player: Look，something's displayed!
In the crystal, the party can see a group of White Cape guarding the Scale Soul Crystal
Rita and Yan Shu-Chi approach them with many Shadow monsters
Kitty: It's Rita!
Lin Hu: How could Kitten work with those jerks?
Eddie: ... Can we hear what they are saying?
Player: Probably not.
Yan Shu-Chi talks to the White Cape and one of their priests examines the Scale Soul Crystal
Shortly after, a White Cape soldier shouts at Yan Shu-Chi
Billy: What exactly are they saying?
Eddie: They are having a quarrel. The White Cape are guarding Scale Soul Crystal with their lives.
Rita starts attacking the White Cape priest
Billy: They are fighting now! Shall we take a move?
Player: Let's wait for Yan Shu-Chi's signal.
Rita advances and Yan Shu-Chi tosses and object in the air
Player: There's the signal!
Eddie: Guys, this mission is important. We must not fail!
Lin Hu: Ok!
Eddie: Let's move!
Scene - White Cape factory, Scale Soul Crystal room
All of the White Cape except for one priest have fallen to Rita's forces
Rita has the priest trapped in an arcana prison
Rita: Do you like the pain, huh?
White Cape Priest: Tch... Humph!
Rita: Still trying to be tough, old man?
Rita: You don't even know what the stone is for. Why risk your life guarding it?
White Cape Priest: Bah! Kill me already!
Rita: Wanna die? Heh, boring.
Rita: Well, I will tell you everything.
Rita: This is Naga's Artisoul. It's called Scale Soul Crystal.
Rita: With it, we could break Naga's seal.
White Cape Priest: What?! Naga, the Serpent King?
Rita: Ha-ha, I see fear in your eyes as well as a desire to live.
Rita: You wish you could live to tell your fellows, right?
Rita: But you knew that I had to kill you once I told you the truth...
Rita tortures the priest with shadow flames
White Cape Priest: Uh... Ah! No! S-Stop!
Rita: I don't like the way you were. So indifferent to life and death.
Rita: But now...
White Cape Priest: Ah!!
Rita: And now, you want both life and death, and yet you could have neither...
Rita: I find that extremely delectable...
White Cape Priest: Aah! Demon! You are a demon!!
Rita: Ha-ha, I am really flattered for the honor.
Eddie: Stop!!
Rita: ... Eddie?
Rita kills the priest just as Eddie and the rest surround Rita's forces
Eddie: You've been surrounded! Just surrender.
Rita: So, Martin sent Kitten and all of you to kill me?
Yan Shu-Chi: ... You knew?
Rita: What's the use of knowing? It would not change anything...
Rita: The two teams of assassins I just took care of were merely Martin's decoy to let me off my guard.
Rita: But are you willing to be used by Martin?
Lin Hu: What do you mean?
Rita: Martin has set his mind in killing me. Have you ever wondered why?
Rita: He wants me dead so that he could mobilize my army.
Rita: With that, he will come to kill you.
Rita: If you help him, you are planning your own funerals.
Rita: If you let me go, I will give up Scale Soul Crystal willingly.
Rita: Plus, I will settle the score with Martin.
Rita: Do you want me to start a civil war in the Shadow?
Rita: While we are busy fighting each other, we won't have time to invade your world. Instead, you could take the chance to attack us...
Rita: Isn't it the peace you want?
Rita: The peace in Luxium or Scale Soul Crystal is far more important than my life!
Choice 6.1 - Sounds great. Why don't you hand over the soul crystal first?
Eddie: Don't negotiate with her! She is stalling!
Kitty: Exactly! Last time she summoned a portal by stalling!
Eddie: We must not fall for her trap again! Now, let's get her!
Choice 6.2 - You think you are in a position to negotiate?
Kitty: There is no need to negotiate with her! She must be stalling!
Eddie: Must not fall for her trap again! Now, let's get her!
Choice 6.3 - Blah, blah, blah! I am not listening!
Player: That woman is stalling again. We must not fall for her trap again!
Eddie: Yes, let's get her now!
Conversation continues after choices
Rita: Humph! A sweet talker who is good at lying...
Rita teleports in front of Yan Shu-Chi and engulfs the both of them in sacrificial arcana spell
Rita: Now die with me!
Yan Shu-Chi manages to defend against some of the attack
Yan Shu-Chi: Hmm...
Lin Hu: Go help Kitten!
Eddie's party begins to fight with Rita's forces
Lin Hu: Oh no! That Shadow is too strong!
Kitty: Let me help you!
Kitty: Billy, go help Likulau!
Player runs to Yan Shu-Chi and together they battle Rita
Player: Senpai, are you okay?
Yan Shu-Chi: I'm fine. Our top priority is to capture Rita.
Yan Shu-Chi: We can do it together!
Rita: Together?
Rita: Who knows where your loyalty lies?
Rita: From Blue Star, to the White Cape, to Never Isle, and now to the Shadow...
Rita: Have you truly worked together with someone before?
Rita: Has anyone ever trusted you?
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Rita: You thought I trusted you?
Rita: Not a second. I'd rather put my trust in Martin.
Rita: Player, do you believe him?
Player: Shut it! I am sick of your nonsense!
Player attacks Rita
Rita: Not bad. You are getting even stronger.
Rita: Shame. You are destined to be used by others all your life.
Yan Shu-Chi: I never used him.
Yan Shu-Chi: Since it's your last moment alive, let me tell you the truth. My loyalty always lies with Never Isle.
Rita: Oh yeah?
Rita: You never work for anyone or any organization.
Rita: You only work for yourself.
Rita: Whether it's Never Isle or Martin, they are just your tools.
Rita: You let them use you. But in truth, you are using them, too.
Rita: As smart as Martin is, he is busy guessing what your true intentions are.
Rita: As a matter of fact, you are not on anyone's side. You only fight for yourself.
Player: Whatever you say. We all understand that this lame attempt to alienate us is your last straw.
Player: I trust Senpai through and through...
Yan Shu-Chi: T-Thank you!
The battle continues
Rita: Ha-ha, how touching.
Rita: Kitten, you think I don't know why you get involved into the whole soul crystal thing?
Rita: Once you get the soul crystal, you won't hand it to Martin, nor Never Isle.
Rita: You think I don't see the hunger for it in your eyes?
Rita: You're like a hungry wolf ogling an unguarded sheep.
Yan Shu-Chi: ...
Rita: But it's the Serpent King Naga's Artisoul we are going about. Do you really think you can gulp that?
Player: Blah blah blah. Next time I should bring my ear buds.
Player: For the sake of fellow Gyees, I would have given you a chance to say your last words. But you've said enough.
Player: Just die!
Rita: Humph, wanna kill me?
Rita: Couldn't be happier!
Rita launches a big attack
Yan Shu-Chi: ... It's the Arcana of Shadow Burning!
Rita: Heh, you have a great eye, traitor.
Player: What Arcana is that?
Yan Shu-Chi: It burns the Shadow influx within to gain strength, until one dies.
Yan Shu-Chi: In the meantime, it destroys all the surrounding living things!
Player: Wanna die together?
Yan Shu-Chi: Hang in there!
Rita: Humph! Just the two of you?
The battle continues
Player: Damn it! Time is running out!
The battle continues
Lin Hu: Minions have been taken care of!
Lin Hu: Let me help you!
Yan Shu-Chi: Knock her out first!
Lin Hu: Take this punch, witch!
Rita: Dammit... Ouch!
Lin Hu knocks Rita out
Player: Has the Self-Ignition Arcana ended? Did she pass out?
Yan Shu-Chi: Yes, she's gonna live. Let's take her to Never Isle for treatment.
Kitty: I can't believe she's just lying here, all powerless.
Billy: It's like a dream...
Player: Yeah... Many times, she almost killed me. But I didn't expect to capture her so easily.
Eddie: Rita is truly a force to be reckoned with.
Eddie: All thanks to adviser Yan Shu-Chi, we now captured Rita and seized Scale Soul Crystal!
Yan Shu-Chi: Ha-ha! You must put in a good word for me in front of President, Eddie.
Yan Shu-Chi: Give me more bonuses and pay leaves, ha-ha!
Eddie: Sure! That's certain!
Eddie: ... One more thing. I need to apologize to you, Adviser Yan Shu-Chi.
Eddie: I doubted you before. I am so sorry.
Yan Shu-Chi: No need to apologize. The more you doubted me, the more the Shadow trusted me.
Yan Shu-Chi: Alright. Enough of that topic.
Yan Shu-Chi: There are many Rita's men nearby. If Rita doesn't go back, they might be alerted.
Yan Shu-Chi: We can't stay here for long. I'll go get Scale Soul Crystal.
Yan Shu-Chi collects the Scale Soul Crystal then walks to Eddie
Yan Shu-Chi gives Scale Soul Crystal to Eddie.
Yan Shu-Chi: Eddie, please guard Scale Soul Crystal on our way back.
Eddie: No problem. Let's head back to Never Isle.
Scene - Never Isle, outside the Order of Equality headquarters
Player, Kitty, Eddie, Lin Hu, Likulau, and Yan Shu-Chi return to the isle
Yan Shu-Chi presents a knocked-out Rita to General Will and Vundo
Will: It's truly Rita!
Will: Adviser Yan Shu-Chi, you did not disappoint us after all!
Yan Shu-Chi: I am flattered, General Will.
Will: With such a heroic deed, you deserve all the glory in the world.
Will: I'll take you to President Jonas and grant you huge rewards!
Will: The Order of Equality will take Rita. We will interrogate her thoroughly.
Will: Principal Vundo, how is Scale Soul Crystal? Is it genuine?
Vundo: Yes, it is an extraordinary Artisoul.
Vundo: But what kind of Arcana was used to forge those scales? And how can it be preserved for so long?
Vundo: Its look is just like what the legend says.
Vundo: Yes. But we need to find out what's so special about those scales.
Will: Well, I will leave the crystal to you. Let us know if you find anything.
Vundo: You can count on me, General Will. I will gather a few teachers to study with me.
Vundo: Okay. I'll be going now.
Vundo runs off to the Academy
Will: ... That was fast!
Kitty: Principal Vundo is always like this. For him, the mystery of Arcana trumps everything!
Will: Ha-ha, that's what scholars do!
Will: Player, I heard that you went with Adviser Yan Shu-Chi to collect info. And you were the one who defeated Rita.
Will: You played a large part in our success!
Will: I'll ask President Jonas to reward you with great prizes!
Player: Thank you, General!
Will: It's nothing.
Will: As for Rita, we will inform you of our interrogation results.
Will: Hope it could help with your journey of infusion...
Player: Really? Thank you, General!
Will: No problem! Look forward to cooperating with you again!
