1533404,1765DC ¶ Varios: Now then, <$09>,<$lf> attack me any way you like. <$lf> Give it all you’ve got! <$0E>What are you doing? <$lf> Concentrate! @<$00> § 1533519,17664F ¶ <$09>: Yes, master! <$lf> Hyaah! @<$00> § 1533547,17666B ¶ Varios: You call that a strike? <$lf> Start fighting seriously! @<$00> § 1533610,1766AA ¶ <$09>: Hyaaah! @<$00> § 1533624,1766B8 ¶ Varios: Good! Good! <$05><$lf> That’s it... <$02>Breathe! <$05><$lf> Now, one more time!! @<$00> § 1533697,176701 ¶ Varios: I...I give up! <$0E>If you can remember to breathe <$lf> like you did just now, you’ll <$lf> be the best swordsman in Rune. <$0E>Let’s take a short break. <$lf> My old bones need a rest. @<$00> § 1533877,1767B5 ¶ <$09>: Yes, master. <$lf> Thank you for taking <$lf> the time to train with me. @<$00> § 1533948,1767FC ¶ Varios: Hm? Another round? <$lf> Ah ha ha! Now don’t go picking <$lf> on an old man like that! @<$00> § 1534038,176856 ¶ Lowe: Incredible, <$09>! <$05><$lf> You’re holding your own <$lf> against Lord Varios! @<$00> § 1534112,1768A0 ¶ Lowe: You’re a natural! Who’d<$lf> have thought such a great <$lf> fighter would join our ranks? @<$00> § 1534203,1768FB ¶ Varios: It’s a pity that for all <$lf> your talent, you can’t recall <$lf> your origins or your past.. § 1534297,176959 ¶ . <$0E>How about it, <$09>? <$lf> It’s been a year. Do you <$lf> remember anything yet? @<$00> § 1534373,1769A5 ¶ <$09>: Nothing, master. <$lf> But, don’t worry about me. <$0E>You and the priests have been <$lf> so nice to me. <$lf> I’ve enjoyed every day here. @<$00> § 1534505,176A29 ¶ Varios: I see...... <$05><$lf> Well, if you say so... <$0E>Perhaps your amnesia is <$lf> a kind of trial that you’ve <$lf> been given to overcome. <$0E>But still... <$02>I sincerely hope <$lf> that we can officially welcome <$lf> you into the knights’ ranks... @<$00> § 1534735,176B0F ¶ Soldier: Lord Varios! <$lf> I’ve been looking for you! <$05><$lf> I bring news... @<$00> § 1534808,176B58 ¶ Varios: What...!? Is this true? @<$00> § 1534843,176B7B ¶ Varios: <$lf> Forgive me, <$09>. <$lf> I’m afraid our time is up. <$0E>I must return to the castle. <$lf> We’ll have another go <$lf> tomorrow. @<$00> § 1534967,176BF7 ¶ Lowe: Did you see his face? <$lf> Varios was white as a sheet! <$05><$lf> What’s up at the castle? <$0E>I’m gonna go have a look! <$05><$lf> Meet me there later! @<$00> § 1535109,176C85 ¶ Priest: <$09>, <$lf> please come this way. @<$00> § 1535147,176CAB ¶ Priest: ...Wait a second. <$lf> I forgot something important. @<$00> § 1535209,176CE9 ¶ <$09>: <$lf> What’s wrong, Father? @<$00> § 1535239,176D07 ¶ Priest: The road that lies <$lf> before you is fraught with <$lf> many dangers. <$0E>Should you come across a <$lf> church along the way, make <$lf> a <$B3>Record<$B3> of your journey. @<$00> § 1535400,176DA8 ¶ Priest: Do you understand <$lf> how to make a <$B3>Record<$B3>? <$0E>No matter how difficult the <$lf> road, record your progress <$lf> and you shall not fail. @<$00> § 1535539,176E33 ¶ King of Guardiana: ...and so <$lf> we summoned you, Varios. @<$00> § 1535598,176E6E ¶ Varios: Mmm...... <$05><$lf> This is grave news indeed. @<$00> § 1535649,176EA1 ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> Ah, <$09>! Come, I have <$lf> something to discuss with you. <$0E>There is an evil aura around <$lf> the Gate of the Ancients, <$lf> to the east of this castle. <$0E>Fortunately, Nova, our most <$lf> able strategist, was able to <$lf> detect this aura in time. <$0E>The Gate of the Ancients is where <$lf> the relics of the gods are sealed. <$lf> We must act to protect them! <$0E>But if I dispatch the knights, <$lf> it will only cause the people <$lf> to worry needlessly. @<$00> § 1536097,177061 ¶ Varios: <$lf> <$09>, you should<$lf> speak to the King first.@<$00> § 1536147,177093 ¶ Nova: Ah, <$09>.<$lf> Have you spoken to the King?@<$00> § 1536190,1770BE ¶ Ward: ...... @<$00> § 1536206,1770CE ¶ King of Guardiana: Varios, Nova, <$lf> and Ward are three of the most <$lf> important men in the realm. <$0E>Why don’t you listen to what <$lf> they have to say, too? @<$00> § 1536361,177169 ¶ Varios: <$09>, we need <$lf> you to lead a force to <$lf> the Gate of the Ancients. <$0E>It pains me to have to ask you <$lf> to do such a thing, but...... @<$00> § 1536501,1771F5 ¶ Nova: The Gate of the Ancients <$lf> has existed since the Age of<$lf> the Gods. <$0E>Beyond its sealed portal lies <$lf> the Legacy of the Gods. <$0E>We, the people of Guardiana, <$lf> were charged with protecting <$lf> this legacy. @<$00> § 1536711,1772C7 ¶ Ward: I’ll never trust a man <$lf> of unknown parentage <$lf> such as you! @<$00> § 1536780,17730C ¶ King of Guardiana: I agree <$lf> with Varios. I want you to go <$lf> to the Gate of the Ancients. <$0E>All I know of you is what <$lf> Varios has told me... <$lf> but I believe in you. <$0E>I can see it in your eyes... <$lf> You were born to fight. <$05><$lf> I feel I can trust you. <$0E>What say you? Will you accept? @<$00> § 1537065,177429 ¶ <$09>: I accept. <$lf> I...<$02>I don’t know how <$lf> strong I really am, but... <$0E>The people of this kingdom <$lf> have been so kind to me, and I <$lf> want to repay their kindness. @<$00> § 1537228,1774CC ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> Is that so? Then, please <$lf> gather your companions! <$0E>Once you have done so, <$lf> come and see me again. @<$00> § 1537353,177549 ¶ <$09>: I’m sorry, but... <$lf> I...<$02>I can’t accept <$lf> this mission. @<$00> § 1537415,177587 ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> What!? Really? <$0E>Hmm... <$02>If that is how <$lf> you truly feel, then I will <$lf> respect your decision. @<$00> § 1537534,1775FE ¶ King of Guardiana: I ask you <$lf> once more, <$09>. Will you <$lf> go to the gate for me? @<$00> § 1537616,177650 ¶ King of Guardiana: Quickly, <$lf> assemble your force. <$lf> You must make preparations. <$0E>Come back when your <$lf> preparations are complete. @<$00> § 1537751,1776D7 ¶ Varios: <$lf> Thank you, <$09>. <$lf> The King is most pleased. @<$00> § 1537806,17770E ¶ Nova: <$lf> Head to headquarters and <$lf> find some companions. <$0E>Do you know where it is?<$lf> The entrance is outside<$lf> the castle and to the west.@<$00> § 1537943,177797 ¶ Ward: <$lf> A wretch like you... <$05><$lf> What was the King thinking? @<$00> § 1538006,1777D6 ¶ Sentry: <$09>! <$lf> Allow me to show you <$lf> the way to headquarters! @<$00> § 1538070,177816 ¶ Sentry: <$09>! <$lf> Headquarters is this way! @<$00> § 1538112,177840 ¶ Ken: My name is Ken. <$lf> I’m a knight. <$lf> I’m still in training, though. <$0E>I...<$02>I really think you’re <$lf> the greatest, <$09>! <$05><$lf> ...But, don’t tell Mae, OK? @<$00> § 1538264,1778D8 ¶ Tao: I’m Tao the mage. <$lf> I’ve still got a lot to learn, <$lf> but I’ll do the best I can! @<$00> § 1538353,177931 ¶ Hans: Ummm...I’m Hans. <$lf> I’m an archer... <$lf> Can’t you tell? <$0E>I’m not very good at fighting, <$05><$lf> but it’s the King’s orders, <$lf> so I guess I’ll go with you. @<$00> § 1538511,1779CF ¶ Luke: I’m Luke. I’m a fighter. <$lf> I joined the knights to be <$lf> like the legendary Gort. <$0E>I’m as tough as anybody! Put <$lf> me in the front line anytime! @<$00> § 1538664,177A68 ¶ Ken, Tao, Hans, and Luke <$lf> join the Shining Force! @<$00> § 1538718,177A9E ¶ <$09>: Nice to meet you. <$lf> I’m not used to this kind of <$lf> work, but I’ll do my best! @<$00> § 1538802,177AF2 ¶ Lowe: Hey! Wait for me! @<$00> § 1538829,177B0D ¶ Lowe: You’re going to the <$lf> Gate of the Ancients, right? <$lf> Take me with you! <$0E>I can cast heal magic and <$lf> fight - anything you need! <$05><$lf> I won’t take no for an answer! @<$00> § 1539000,177BB8 ¶ Lowe joins the Shining Force! @<$00> § 1539033,177BD9 ¶ <$09>: Well, OK.<$lf> I can use all the comrades <$lf> I can get. @<$00> § 1539089,177C11 ¶ Lowe: Heh heh heh. <$lf> That’s my man! You know a <$lf> good thing when you see it! @<$00> § 1539169,177C61 ¶ Nova: Well, well! It looks <$lf> like you’ve found <$lf> some companions. <$0E>Now you must report to<$lf> the King. I’ll be waiting<$lf> here.@<$00> § 1539293,177CDD ¶ King of Guardiana: Are you <$lf> ready? Good! There is a <$lf> carriage at the gates. <$0E>That carriage will take you <$lf> to the Gate of the Ancients. <$0E>But before that, take this <$lf> to help you prepare <$lf> for the journey. <$0E>I suggest you buy an <$B3>Herb<$B3> <$lf> or two, just in case <$lf> something happens. @<$00> § 1539580,177DFC ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> Your carriage is waiting. <$lf> Use it to travel to the gate. <$0E>I’m counting on you! @<$00> § 1539685,177E65 ¶ Varios: Good luck. I’ve been <$lf> hearing strange rumors... I’ll <$lf> stay and protect the King. <$0E>Some say they’ve seen goblins <$lf> near the Gate of the Ancients. <$05><$lf> Take care of yourself. @<$00> § 1539870,177F1E ¶ Ward: I’ll say it again: <$lf> I don’t trust you! <$lf> Not one bit! @<$00> § 1539934,177F5E ¶ Nova: <$09>, are you <$lf> sure you’re ready to leave for <$lf> the Gate of the Ancients? @<$00> § 1540015,177FAF ¶ Nova: <$lf> Very well, then. <$lf> Let’s go! @<$00> § 1540055,177FD7 ¶ Nova: Very well, then. <$lf> We’ll depart once your <$lf> preparations are complete. @<$00> § 1540135,178027 ¶ Rune Knight: <$lf> Move it, you goblins! Isn’t <$lf> there a switch or something? @<$00> § 1540212,178074 ¶ Rune Knight: <$lf> Hyaaa! Look harder! <$lf> There must be a key somewhere! @<$00> § 1540283,1780BB ¶ Rune Knight: Grrr... All this <$lf> searching and we still <$lf> can’t get this door open... @<$00> § 1540371,178113 ¶ Rune Knight: <$lf> Hyaah! Hurry up! <$05><$lf> ...Huh? <$02>Who goes there? @<$00> § 1540434,178152 ¶ Lowe: <$lf> What are those guys, anyway? <$lf> ...G-G-Goblins!? @<$00> § 1540493,17818D ¶ Tao: <$lf> That knight’s outfit... <$05><$lf> He’s from Runefaust! @<$00> § 1540551,1781C7 ¶ <$09>: <$lf> Wh-<$02>What was that tremor? @<$00> § 1540585,1781E9 ¶ Rune Knight: <$lf> Is the gate collapsing...?! <$0E>Whatever. <$02>Take those guys out! <$lf> Then, we’ll continue searching! <$lf> Goblins, ATTACK! @<$00> § 1540718,17826E ¶ Rune Knight: <$lf> ...You think you’ve won? <$05><$lf> ...Ha ha ha ha ha! <$0E>Even now, Lord Kane <$lf> is mounting an attack <$lf> on Guardiana... <$0E>Your country is finished... <$05><$lf> Long live King Ramladu! @<$00> § 1540904,178328 ¶ Nova: <$lf> If what that Rune Knight <$lf> was saying is true... <$0E>This is terrible! <$lf> <$09>! <$05><$lf> Hurry! Back to the castle! @<$00> § 1541019,17839B ¶ <$09>: <$lf> Right! <$lf> Everyone, back to the castle! @<$00> § 1541066,1783CA ¶ Nova: <$09>, <$lf> that earthquake blocked the <$lf> road back to the castle! <$0E>...We’ll have to take <$lf> the northern pass and <$lf> fight our way through! @<$00> § 1541208,178458 ¶ <$09>: All right. <$lf> I’m worried about Guardiana. <$lf> Everyone, prepare for battle! @<$00> § 1541288,1784A8 ¶ Rune Knight: Look! <$lf> Those fools from Guardiana <$lf> have returned from the gate! <$0E>No one enters until Lord Kane <$lf> finds what he’s looking for! <$05><$lf> Don’t let anyone through! @<$00> § 1541461,178555 ¶ Dwarf: <$lf> Aaaaarrgh! @<$00> § 1541484,17856C ¶ Dwarf: <$lf> Aaaaarrgh! @<$00> § 1541507,178583 ¶ Nova: <$09>, the enemies <$lf> have been wiped out. But, <$lf> I fear for Guardiana! <$0E>Come, we must hurry! @<$00> § 1541606,1785E6 ¶ Soldier: It’s a disaster! <$lf> The Runefaust army suddenly <$lf> invaded our kingdom! @<$00> § 1541688,178638 ¶ Soldier: We... <$02>We fought <$lf> as hard as we could. <$05><$lf> We’ve driven them off, but... @<$00> § 1541773,17868D ¶ <$09>: <$lf> What about the townspeople? <$lf> Are they all right? @<$00> § 1541831,1786C7 ¶ Soldier: Luckily, there were <$lf> almost no casualties among <$lf> the townspeople...<$02>but still... @<$00> § 1541926,178726 ¶ Soldier: We’ve taken heavy <$lf> losses, and most of <$lf> our knights are injured. @<$00> § 1542005,178775 ¶ <$09>: How could this<$lf> have happened? <$02>While<$lf> we were busy at the gate...<$0E>That’s it! That was <$lf> their plan all along... @<$00> § 1542123,1787EB ¶ Soldier: There may still be <$lf> enemies around the castle. <$lf> Watch your backs! @<$00> § 1542203,17883B ¶ Varios: How many times must I <$lf> tell you? We do not have a key <$lf> to unlock the seal! <$0E>The Gate of the Ancients must <$lf> never be opened! <$lf> There is no key! @<$00> § 1542362,1788DA ¶ Kane: ...Hmph. Maybe you<$lf> are telling the truth. Well,<$lf> I already have what I want...<$0E>...the <$B3>Light Saber<$B3>! <$lf> This is a rare item, indeed! <$lf> Truly a magnificent prize! <$0E>The finest blade in Rune, <$lf> and the antithesis of my <$lf> <$B3>Dark Saber<$B3>! @<$00> § 1542603,1789CB ¶ Varios: The Light Saber? <$lf> There’s no such thing here! @<$00> § 1542661,178A05 ¶ Kane: Then what am I <$lf> holding in my hand now? <$0E>Enough chatter. I have <$lf> another prize to claim: <$lf> the head of the King! @<$00> § 1542788,178A84 ¶ Varios: Not so fast! <$lf> I, captain of the Knights of <$lf> Guardiana, will not allow it! @<$00> § 1542875,178ADB ¶ Kane: <$lf> Dark Saber! <$lf> Release your dark flame! @<$00> § 1542925,178B0D ¶ <$09>: <$lf> ...Master! @<$00> § 1542944,178B20 ¶ Mae: <$lf> ...Father! @<$00> § 1542965,178B35 ¶ Kane: What are you doing here? <$lf> This is no place for a young <$lf> girl. You must leave! Now! @<$00> § 1543059,178B93 ¶ Mae: I am Mae, daughter <$lf> of Varios, captain <$lf> of the knights! <$0E>In the name of the Knights <$lf> of Guardiana, I challenge you <$lf> to a duel! En garde! @<$00> § 1543209,178C29 ¶ Kane: Impressive... <$lf> You actually parried my blow. <$0E>What’s your name, boy? <$05><$lf> Are you a knight, too? @<$00> § 1543315,178C93 ¶ <$09>: <$lf> My name is <$09>! I am <$lf> an apprentice of Lord Varios! @<$00> § 1543374,178CCE ¶ Kane: <$lf> ...<$09>? <$lf> That name... <$02>sounds familiar. <$0E>Ugh... <$05><$lf> What is this... <$05><$lf> this pain... in my head...? <$0E>There is no key for the seal. <$lf> That’s all I needed to know. I <$lf> have no further business here! @<$00> § 1543581,178D9D ¶ Mae: <$lf> <$09>, come quickly! <$lf> The King is wounded! @<$00> § 1543631,178DCF ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> Ah, it’s you, <$09>... <$05><$lf> and Mae as well... <$0E>Varios tried to protect me, <$lf> but it was already too late... <$0E>Listen to me, young warriors. <$05><$lf> Even I do not know... <$02>what <$lf> the Legacy of the Gods is... <$0E>But, I know that if it <$lf> should fall into evil hands... <$05><$lf> Rune will be no more! <$0E>The ancient castle wherein it <$lf> sleeps was sealed by the <$lf> gods... <$02>But... <$0E>There exists a secret <$lf> that can break the seal... <$0E>You must find that secret <$lf> before Runefaust does... <$05><$lf> and protect it! <$0E>Do not fail me, <$09>! <$lf> You are Guardiana’s <$lf> last hope.... @<$00> § 1544199,179007 ¶ <$09>: Your Majesty... <$05><$lf> Leave it to me! <$0E>I don’t know how far I <$lf> can go, or how much I’m <$lf> capable of, but... <$0E>For the kingdom... <$05><$lf> For the people... <$05><$lf> I’ll fight to the very end! @<$00> § 1544387,1790C3 ¶ King of Guardiana: <$lf> Mae, daughter of Varios... <$lf> Hear my words... <$0E>Help <$09> in any way <$lf> you can...<$02>and become a great <$lf> warrior like your father. @<$00> § 1544537,179159 ¶ Mae: <$lf> Your Majesty... @<$00> § 1544563,179173 ¶ King of Guardiana:<$lf> <$09>... <$lf> Tell my daughter Anri... <$0E>...that I will always be... <$05><$lf> ...with her... <$0E>... <$0E>... @<$00> § 1544678,1791E6 ¶ Mae: N-No... <$lf> Father... <$02>and the King... <$05><$lf> How could this happen!? <$0E><$09>! <$lf> I’ve made up my mind! <$0E>We must solve the riddle of <$lf> the legacy before Runefaust <$lf> and then protect the secret! <$0E>...<$09>, <$lf> up until now, I’ve been <$lf> quite cold towards you. <$0E>I’m sorry. <$lf> Can you still accept me <$lf> as a comrade? @<$00> § 1544985,179319 ¶ <$09>: Of course! <$lf> I can’t think of anyone I’d <$lf> rather have on my side! @<$00> § 1545059,179363 ¶ Mae: Thanks. I’ll be waiting <$lf> for you at headquarters. <$05><$lf> Here’s what I’ve heard: <$0E>Runefaust’s army is headed for <$lf> Alterone to look for <$lf> clues about the legacy. <$0E>As soon as you’re ready, we <$lf> should set out for Alterone. @<$00> § 1545288,179448 ¶ Nova: <$09>! <$lf> As I feared, Runefaust <$lf> has set a trap for us. <$0E>Our forces are too small.<$lf> Be careful not to become<$lf> too isolated. <$0E>Besides, our objective is <$lf> not to fight, but to <$lf> reach Alterone. <$0E>We could use a decoy to lure <$lf> the enemy away, allowing <$lf> <$09> to reach Alterone. <$0E>You don’t always have to <$lf> fight in order to win <$lf> the battle, you know. @<$00> § 1545641,1795A9 ¶ <$09>: OK! <$lf> Listen, everyone! We can’t <$lf> afford to get separated. <$0E>We’ll take them on one by one. @<$00> § 1545740,17960C ¶ Nova: <$09>, the enemies <$lf> have all been defeated. <$lf> Let’s hurry to Alterone. @<$00> § 1545817,179659 ¶ Nova: <$09>, we’ve <$lf> arrived at our destination. <$0E>Some enemies remain. <$lf> Do you still want to proceed? @<$00> § 1545920,1796C0 ¶ Merchant: Huh? <$lf> Hey, aren’t you... <$05><$lf> <$09>? @<$00> § 1545965,1796ED ¶ Merchant: So it IS you! <$05><$lf> Until recently, I was training <$lf> to be a knight in Guardiana. <$0E>But, I just wasn’t cut out for <$lf> it. <$02>So, I gave up and started <$lf> a business here instead. <$0E>You’re Varios’ pupil, aren’t <$lf> you? How is everyone? <$05><$lf> ...Huh? What’s that you say? <$0E>The knights were annihilated? <$05><$lf> I see. I’ll go to the castle <$lf> and try to get you some help. @<$00> § 1546333,17985D ¶ Merchant: Huh? That’s weird. <$05><$lf> I could have sworn you <$lf> were... @<$00> § 1546401,1798A1 ¶ Merchant: Good, you’re still <$lf> here! I went to the castle and <$lf> told them about Guardiana. <$0E>I’m sure they’ll be happy <$lf> to help you out. Why don’t <$lf> you pay a visit to the castle? @<$00> § 1546585,179959 ¶ Merchant: I can’t just sit <$lf> here! I’m getting my things <$lf> and going back to Guardiana. @<$00> § 1546676,1799B4 ¶ King of Alterone: ... <$05><$lf> Are you serious? <$0E>Runefaust invaded Guardiana <$lf> looking for clues about the <$lf> Legacy of the Gods? <$0E>And now their armies are <$lf> headed for my kingdom? <$0E>Hmm. This is most alarming. <$05><$lf> I must discuss it with my <$lf> adviser. Follow me. @<$00> § 1546936,179AB8 ¶ King of Alterone: <$lf> Please forgive me. This is <$lf> for the good of Alterone. @<$00> § 1547015,179B07 ¶ Rune Knight: ... @<$00> § 1547035,179B1B ¶ Rune Knight: ... @<$00> § 1547055,179B2F ¶ Kane: You... <$05><$lf> I met you in Guardiana. <$05><$lf> <$09>, wasn’t it? @<$00> § 1547115,179B6B ¶ <$09>: Kane! <$0E>...I see now. <$lf> You came and threatened <$lf> the people of this country... @<$00> § 1547201,179BC1 ¶ Kane: Precisely. <$lf> The king of this land is <$lf> a shrewd individual. <$0E>He knew he’d never win if he <$lf> tried to fight, and so he <$lf> cooperated... <$02>Seize them! <$0E>Destroy the remnants <$lf> of Guardiana! @<$00> § 1547398,179C86 ¶ <$09>: Forget it! <$lf> You think we’re going to <$lf> let you get away with this? @<$00> § 1547472,179CD0 ¶ Kane: Don’t move! <$lf> One more step and <$lf> the King dies! Got it? @<$00> § 1547538,179D12 ¶ <$09>: ... @<$00> § 1547548,179D1C ¶ King of Alterone: This wasn’t <$lf> part of our agreement! The <$lf> townspeople were to be spared! @<$00> § 1547643,179D7B ¶ Kane: ...Oh, really? You’ll <$lf> escape with your life... <$05><$lf> That I did promise. However... <$0E>I said nothing about the <$lf> others. <$02>What are you <$lf> waiting for? Take them away! <$0E>But you, <$09>... <$lf> I’ll leave you alive. <$0E>You might know something <$lf> about Dark Dragon--I mean, <$lf> about the Legacy of the Gods. @<$00> § 1547945,179EA9 ¶ <$09>: <$lf> ...These things are solid. <$lf> No way to break through... <$0E>Huh? <$05><$lf> ...I hear footsteps... @<$00> § 1548042,179F0A ¶ Khris: Ah... <$02>Excuse me... <$0E>I overheard the King and the <$lf> others talking... <$02>but I was <$lf> too frightened to speak up. <$0E>I’m so sorry. <$lf> I can’t stand to see you <$lf> end up like this... <$0E>Hold on a moment. <$lf> I’ll open it for you. @<$00> § 1548273,179FF1 ¶ Khris: Please, you must save our <$lf> kingdom. The Runefaust troops <$lf> have lost their patience. <$0E>They’re tearing the town <$lf> apart, trying to flush out <$lf> your friends. <$0E>My name is Khris. <$lf> I’m a healer at this castle. <$lf> I’m not very strong... <$0E>...but I can heal wounds. <$lf> I’ll fight alongside you. <$lf> Please, let me join you! @<$00> § 1548601,17A139 ¶ <$09>: I understand. <$lf> I’ll see to it that the town<$lf> is safe. <$0E>I can’t just let Runefaust <$lf> do whatever they want! @<$00> § 1548715,17A1AB ¶ Khris joins the Shining Force! @<$00> § 1548749,17A1CD ¶ Khris: Thank you so much! <$05><$lf> We’ll get caught for sure <$lf> if we go out this way. @<$00> § 1548832,17A220 ¶ Khris: It’s here somewhere... <$lf> A passage leading to town... <$05><$lf> Ah, here it is! <$0E>OK, I’ll be waiting at <$lf> headquarters. <$02>Father!<$lf> We’ll return, I promise! @<$00> § 1548989,17A2BD ¶ Kane: ...Huh? <$05><$lf> <$09>! So you <$lf> escaped from prison, eh? <$0E>No matter. The tattered <$lf> remnants of Guardiana <$lf> are no match for our army! <$0E>Come, taste the power of <$lf> my Dark Saber! @<$00> § 1549170,17A372 ¶ Messenger: Lord Kane! <$lf> A message from Lord Darksol! <$0E><$B3>We have new information <$lf> pertaining to the Legacy of <$lf> the Gods. Return at once!<$B3> @<$00> § 1549312,17A400 ¶ Kane: What? <$02>...Oh, all right. <$lf> Inform him that I’m on<$lf> my way! @<$00> § 1549379,17A443 ¶ Messenger: <$lf> Yes, my lord! @<$00> § 1549409,17A461 ¶ Kane: I must be going. I’ll <$lf> leave this to you. Take care <$lf> of them, once and for all! @<$00> § 1549501,17A4BD ¶ <$09>: Khris! It’s your <$lf> first battle, so be careful! <$0E>Don’t do anything risky.<$lf> Stay back and heal<$lf> our wounds! @<$00> § 1549613,17A52D ¶ Khris: All right! I will! @<$00> § 1549642,17A54A ¶ Nova: <$09>, the enemy <$lf> has been defeated, and <$lf> the town was hardly touched. <$0E>But, I wonder where the <$lf> Runefaust army is headed<$lf> next. <$0E>Let’s talk to the King and <$lf> find out what’s going on. @<$00> § 1549836,17A60C ¶ Khris: <$09>, <$lf> I want to thank you again <$lf> for coming to my aid. <$0E>I don’t know how much help <$lf> I’ll be, but I’ll do all I can <$lf> to assist you. @<$00> § 1549981,17A69D ¶ <$09>: Wh--? <$lf> Does that mean...? @<$00> § 1550014,17A6BE ¶ Khris: Yes. <$lf> I’ve made up my mind. <$lf> I’m going with you! <$0E>I want to use my power <$lf> to help people. It’s what <$lf> I’ve always dreamed of. <$0E>And now, finally, I’ve found <$lf> the path I must take in life. <$05><$lf> I won’t be a burden, will I?@<$00> § 1550247,17A7A7 ¶ <$09>: Of course not! <$lf> Don’t be silly. <$02>But, can you <$lf> really just up and leave? <$0E>Don’t the people here <$lf> need you? @<$00> § 1550364,17A81C ¶ Khris: No need to worry. <$lf> This country doesn’t lack <$lf> resources. <$0E>There are many who would <$lf> be happy to take my <$lf> job at the castle. @<$00> § 1550504,17A8A8 ¶ <$09>: Really? <$05><$lf> All right, then. <$lf> Welcome aboard. @<$00> § 1550556,17A8DC ¶ Lowe: Ah ha ha ha! <$lf> I’m Lowe! <$02>Pleased to meet you! <$05><$lf> I’m a healer, just like you! <$0E>I think the gods have finally <$lf> sent me the girl of my dreams! <$05><$lf> And she’s a healer! <$0E>So, what are your hobbies? <$05><$lf> What’s your favorite food? <$lf> I like sweets! All kinds! @<$00> § 1550819,17A9E3 ¶ Khris: Um... uh... @<$00> § 1550841,17A9F9 ¶ Lowe: What? <$02>What’s wrong? @<$00> § 1550871,17AA17 ¶ Khris: <$09>, I think <$lf> I’ll wait at headquarters. @<$00> § 1550921,17AA49 ¶ Lowe: What’s up with her? <$05><$lf> Ah heh heh. Am I blushing? @<$00> § 1550980,17AA84 ¶ <$09>: ... @<$00> § 1550990,17AA8E ¶ <$09> examined <$lf> the dragon statue. <$05><$lf> ... <$0E>There is a chain inside <$lf> the dragon’s mouth. <$0E>Pull it? @<$00> § 1551091,17AAF3 ¶ <$09> pulled the chain! @<$00> § 1551114,17AB0A ¶ Pursuing the Runefaust army <$lf> and seeking the legacy, the <$lf> Force continued its journey. <$0E>What will they find in Rindo, <$lf> and what awaits them in the <$lf> fabled kingdom of Manarina? <$0E>None among them were <$lf> yet aware of their destiny <$lf> which lay ahead. <$0E>...Meanwhile...<$0E>Far to the east, <$lf> in Runefaust... @<$00> § 1551422,17AC3E ¶ Darksol: ...and so, Your <$lf> Highness, I sent a party to <$lf> investigate. But, as I feared, <$0E>the western gate protected <$lf> by Guardiana is also sealed. <$lf> Perhaps we should probe <$0E>the eastern gate, which lies <$lf> in our territory, and look for <$lf> a way to break the seal. @<$00> § 1551690,17AD4A ¶ Ramladu: I see... Yes. <$05><$lf> I’ll leave that to <$lf> you then, Darksol. @<$00> § 1551759,17AD8F ¶ Elliot: ... @<$00> § 1551774,17AD9E ¶ Darksol: <$lf> Thank you, my lord. @<$00> § 1551808,17ADC0 ¶ Rune Knight: Princess Narsha, <$lf> stop! I cannot allow this! @<$00> § 1551870,17ADFE ¶ Narsha: Let me go! <$lf> Get your hands off me! <$lf> I must speak to my father... @<$00> § 1551948,17AE4C ¶ Ramladu: Narsha! <$lf> What’s this all about? This is <$lf> no way for a lady to behave! @<$00> § 1552032,17AEA0 ¶ Narsha: Please forgive <$lf> the intrusion, Father. <$lf> But, I had to see you... <$0E>Please listen to me, <$lf> just this once! <$0E>What have you done?! <$05><$lf> Attacking Guardiana... <$05><$lf> I can’t believe it! <$0E>I can’t believe that my father <$lf> would send his armies to <$lf> invade another kingdom!! <$0E>You’ve changed somehow... <$lf> since...<$02>since that mage <$lf> Darksol showed up! @<$00> § 1552385,17B001 ¶ Darksol: Heh heh heh heh. <$05><$lf> How amusing, my lady. You <$lf> have quite an imagination. <$0E>If I didn’t know better, I’d <$lf> say you were accusing me <$lf> of manipulating the King. @<$00> § 1552558,17B0AE ¶ Narsha: Aren’t you, though? <$05><$lf> Father, please...<$lf> Snap out of it! @<$00> § 1552626,17B0F2 ¶ Ramladu: <$lf> Huh...? <$05><$lf> You want me... <$02>to... <$0E>... <$0E>...Wh...? <$0E>Where... <$02>Where am I? <$0E>...Who... <$02>am I? @<$00> § 1552734,17B15E ¶ Narsha: Father! @<$00> § 1552753,17B171 ¶ Darksol: Your Highness! <$05><$lf> What has come over you? <$05><$lf> Look into my eyes... @<$00> § 1552831,17B1BF ¶ Ramladu: ... <$0E>...It’s nothing. <$05><$lf> Narsha! @<$00> § 1552877,17B1ED ¶ Narsha: Y...<$02>Yes, Father? @<$00> § 1552906,17B20A ¶ Ramladu: Leave us. You have <$lf> no say in these matters. <$lf> How dare you question me! @<$00> § 1552991,17B25F ¶ Narsha: But... @<$00> § 1553009,17B271 ¶ Ramladu: <$lf> I said LEAVE! Are you deaf? <$05><$lf> Take her away! @<$00> § 1553069,17B2AD ¶ Narsha: Father... <$02>FATHER! @<$00> § 1553099,17B2CB ¶ Rune Knight: Princess, <$lf> please return to your chamber. @<$00> § 1553158,17B306 ¶ Narsha: As I suspected...<$05><$lf> It’s the work of Darksol... <$0E>Everything’s changed for the <$lf> worse since that magician <$lf> arrived. <$0E>Father must be under <$lf> his control... @<$00> § 1553326,17B3AE ¶ Narsha: ...! <$lf> Who... <$02>Who are you? <$lf> How dare you enter without... @<$00> § 1553397,17B3F5 ¶ Mage: I beg your pardon. <$lf> We come to deliver a message <$lf> from Lord Darksol. @<$00> § 1553477,17B445 ¶ Mage: He can no longer <$lf> tolerate your presence and <$lf> insists that you leave... @<$00> § 1553560,17B498 ¶ Narsha: Leave? <$05><$lf> You mean the castle? @<$00> § 1553602,17B4C2 ¶ Mage: No, not the castle. <$lf> This earth... <$02>This <$lf> world of mortals. @<$00> § 1553673,17B509 ¶ Mage: Lord Darksol thinks that <$lf> one as beautiful as you would <$lf> be better suited for heaven.@<$00> § 1553767,17B567 ¶ Narsha: ...! @<$00> § 1553783,17B577 ¶ Mage: You will feel no pain. <$lf> You’ll simply fall asleep... @<$00> § 1553846,17B5B6 ¶ Mage: ...never to wake up! @<$00> § 1553876,17B5D4 ¶ Mage: Who are you? @<$00> § 1553898,17B5EA ¶ Mawlock: <$lf> Greetings, gentlemen. <$lf> You may call me Mawlock. <$0E>I am the type of man who <$lf> simply cannot ignore a damsel <$lf> in distress... <$0E>...especially the fair <$lf> maiden type... <$lf> Now, let’s get down to business. @<$00> § 1554114,17B6C2 ¶ Narsha: ...Thank you. <$05><$lf> But, who are you? <$lf> Why did you save me...? @<$00> § 1554186,17B70A ¶ Mawlock: I am known as <$lf> Mawlock. The cards of <$lf> fate are mine to control.@<$00> § 1554262,17B756 ¶ Narsha: Cards of fate...? @<$00> § 1554291,17B773 ¶ Mawlock: That is correct. <$lf> This world seems to have <$lf> strayed from its true destiny. <$0E>The path it now treads is not <$lf> the one that was intended. <$0E>And I believe it may have <$lf> something to do with the black <$lf> dragon who stirs, even now... @<$00> § 1554534,17B866 ¶ Narsha: I’m sorry. <$lf> I don’t understand a single <$lf> word you’re saying. <$02>But... <$0E>I do know that you <$lf> are very strong. <$05><$lf> Please, you must help me. <$0E>This is all Darksol’s doing. <$lf> You must capture him! <$0E>And my father... <$05><$lf> Please bring back the kind, <$lf> loving father I used to know! @<$00> § 1554821,17B985 ¶ Mawlock: Hmm... <$05><$lf> Regrettably, not even I can <$lf> accomplish these things alone. <$0E>In fact, I very rarely do <$lf> any of the fighting myself. <$lf> No, the one who must fight... <$0E>...is you! @<$00> § 1555007,17BA3F ¶ Narsha: M...<$02>Me? <$05><$lf> There must be some mistake. <$lf> I’m not... @<$00> § 1555071,17BA7F ¶ Mawlock: Oh, really? <$lf> So, you’re too weak... <$02>Is that <$lf> what you’re saying? Nonsense! <$0E>Have you forgotten? <$lf> You carry the blood of <$lf> Ramladu in your veins. <$0E>You have the power to give <$lf> the restorative energy of the <$lf> earth to those who need it. <$0E>And you must use it to aid the <$lf> warriors you will soon be <$lf> meeting. @<$00> § 1555395,17BBC3 ¶ Narsha: I’m... <$02>going to <$lf> meet them? @<$00> § 1555436,17BBEC ¶ Mawlock: Yes. They are still <$lf> few in number, but one day <$lf> they will be known as... <$0E>...the Shining Force. Now go, <$lf> my lady. I will see you safely <$lf> out of the castle. <$0E>But from there, you must <$lf> forge your own path. <$05><$lf> Help lies to the west. @<$00> § 1555687,17BCE7 ¶ Narsha: All right, I’ll go. <$lf> For Father’s sake... <$02>and for <$lf> the people of this kingdom. @<$00> § 1555780,17BD44 ¶ Mawlock: Bravo! <$lf> Ho ho, it looks like we’ve got <$lf> company. Best not to tarry... <$0E>Well then, Princess Narsha, <$lf> shall we begin your journey? @<$00> § 1555925,17BDD5 ¶ Dark Mage: Our prey is here! <$05><$lf> Don’t let your guard down, <$lf> even if she is just a girl! <$0E>Lord Darksol’s orders are <$lf> to take her dead or alive. <$lf> He doesn’t care which! <$0E>Don’t let her escape! If we <$lf> fail, we forfeit our lives! @<$00> § 1556159,17BEBF ¶ Narsha: What do I do now...? <$05><$lf> Where is Mawlock...? <$0E>...How am I going to <$lf> get myself out of here...? <$0E>I can’t let myself fall apart! <$lf> I am the daughter of Ramladu! <$0E>I made a vow... that until <$lf> I meet the Shining Force, I <$lf> will not allow myself to die. <$0E>And I don’t intend to break<$lf> that vow!@<$00> § 1556461,17BFED ¶ Narsha: Huh? <$lf> What’s that noise? @<$00> § 1556499,17C013 ¶ Narsha: Enemy reinforcements? @<$00> § 1556532,17C034 ¶ Zuika: I am a friend,<$lf> not a foe. <$02>I felt warmth<$lf> within your heart.<$0E>That’s what woke me up. @<$00> § 1556625,17C091 ¶ Narsha: ... @<$00> § 1556640,17C0A0 ¶ Zuika: And that’s why <$lf> I’m helping you. <$lf> My name is... Zuika... <$0E>I have nothing.... <$05><$lf> only the will to fight. @<$00> § 1556757,17C115 ¶ Narsha: ... <$05><$lf> I think that should do it... <$lf> We’ve defeated them all. <$0E>Thank you...<$02>Zuika, right? <$05><$lf> Thank you for saving me. <$0E>If you hadn’t come, I’d <$lf> have been killed for sure. @<$00> § 1556943,17C1CF ¶ Zuika: No thanks are needed. <$lf> I have been revived... <$05><$lf> in order to fight. <$0E>So, I will help you. <$lf> Wherever you go, <$lf> I shall accompany you. @<$00> § 1557088,17C260 ¶ Narsha: Wherever I go...<$05><$lf> ...West! We must meet up <$lf> with the forces of Light!<$0E>I might never see<$lf> this kingdom again... <$05><$lf> but I must go.<$0E>I must save my father! @<$00> § 1557250,17C302 ¶ Hothead: OW!! OK, who was it?! <$lf> Who rammed that cart into me? @<$00> § 1557315,17C343 ¶ Old Man at Lookout Tower: <$lf> Hm, what’s this? <$05><$lf> Oh, my goodness! @<$00> § 1557383,17C387 ¶ Old Man at Lookout Tower: <$lf> It’s... <$02>It’s a giant eyeball! <$05><$lf> ...Huh? @<$00> § 1557456,17C3D0 ¶ Old Man: Oh, it’s you! Sorry, <$lf> I was so caught up with this <$lf> telescope, I didn’t see you! <$0E>This is my greatest invention <$lf> yet. It lets you see things<$lf> far away! <$02>By the way, <$0E>people are gathering around <$lf> the Gate of the Ancients. <$05><$lf> What are they up to, I wonder? @<$00> § 1557728,17C4E0 ¶ Old Man at Lookout Tower: <$lf> What’s going on at the gate? <$05><$lf> We could be in trouble if... @<$00> § 1557820,17C53C ¶ Gort: <$lf> Runefaust’s army made <$lf> a mess of this town! <$0E>I’m not sayin’ everybody who <$lf> lives here is a saint...<$02>Heck, <$lf> lots of ’em make fun of me... <$0E>But even so... <$05><$lf> I love this town... <$lf> I was born here, after all. <$0E>I used to be a soldier! <$05><$lf> You gotta let me join you! @<$00> § 1558097,17C651 ¶ <$09>: <$lf> I...<$02>I can’t just... <$0E>I mean, I was only supposed to <$lf> be leading an investigation at <$lf> the Gate of the Ancients... @<$00> § 1558222,17C6CE ¶ Gort: C’mon! Can’t you grant <$lf> an old man his last wish? <$lf> Let me join up with you! @<$00> § 1558309,17C725 ¶ Luke: <$09>! <$lf> I say we let him join! <$0E>Gort is the pride of the <$lf> Dwarves, a legend among <$lf> fighters! <$0E>Things might get tough, <$lf> but with Gort on our side, <$lf> we’ll be fine! @<$00> § 1558483,17C7D3 ¶ <$09>: ...All right. <$05><$lf> Pleased to meet you, Gort. <$lf> Glad to have you with us! @<$00> § 1558561,17C821 ¶ Gort joins the Shining Force! @<$00> § 1558594,17C842 ¶ Gort: It’s settled, then!<$lf> I’ll wait for you at<$lf> headquarters, chief.@<$00> § 1558663,17C887 ¶ Fisherman: Ahh, fishing. <$lf> It’s a nice distraction from<$lf> the problem of <$0E>having too much money. <$lf> Oh! <$02>Oh oh oh! <$05><$lf> I think I got a bite! <$0E>Hey, would you mind standing <$lf> behind me and pulling? <$lf> This is a big’un! @<$00> § 1558876,17C95C ¶ Fisherman: Yep, a big one! <$lf> Pull one more time, will you? @<$00> § 1558938,17C99A ¶ Fisherman: One more time! @<$00> § 1558967,17C9B7 ¶ Fisherman: That’s it! Got ’em! @<$00> § 1559001,17C9D9 ¶ Fisherman: Huh? <$02>It’s just<$lf> a gold bar. Worthless!<$lf> I thought I got rid of it!@<$00> § 1559079,17CA27 ¶ Fisherman: (Sigh)<$lf> I’m not giving up<$lf> until I catch a fish.@<$00> § 1559138,17CA62 ¶ Fisherman: <$lf> Here, fishee fishee <$lf> fishee... @<$00> § 1559186,17CA92 ¶ Woman: Eek!<$lf> What do you think<$lf> you’re doing?!@<$00> § 1559232,17CAC0 ¶ Woman: My... <$02>My new<$lf> dress is covered with mud!<$05><$lf> You clumsy oaf!@<$00> § 1559298,17CB02 ¶ Woman: Take this! @<$00> § 1559319,17CB17 ¶ Soldier: Hey!<$05><$lf> Keep moving, scum!@<$00> § 1559354,17CB3A ¶ Rune Knight: ... @<$00> § 1559374,17CB4E ¶ Soldier: What? A Rune Knight? <$05><$lf> You must be seeing things. <$05><$lf> ...Here, look.@<$00> § 1559452,17CB9C ¶ Soldier: See? No one there! @<$00> § 1559483,17CBBB ¶ Soldier: Seen enough? <$05><$lf> Then, go home! @<$00> § 1559526,17CBE6 ¶ <$09> and his party<$lf> followed the army of Runefaust<$lf> to Rindo, a land of merchants.<$0E>Tales of the Force’s exploits<$lf> had already reached the ears<$lf> of the people of this country,<$0E>but not one of them knew the<$lf> true purpose of the <$lf> Shining Force’s struggle.@<$00> § 1559771,17CCDB ¶ Ramladu: The legacy...<$05><$lf> So, Guardiana didn’t have<$lf> the key to the riddle, either...@<$00> § 1559855,17CD2F ¶ Darksol:<$lf> Please accept my most humble<$lf> apologies, Your Highness.@<$00> § 1559920,17CD70 ¶ Ramladu: All this talk...<$05><$lf> You wouldn’t lie to me,<$lf> would you?<$0E>This legacy... <$02>It sounds<$lf> like the stuff of legends...<$05><$lf> but does it really exist...?@<$00> § 1560068,17CE04 ¶ Darksol:<$lf> I am sure of it. <$02>And once<$lf> it is in your possession...<$0E>The entire world will be<$lf> within your grasp, my liege.@<$00> § 1560187,17CE7B ¶ Ramladu: Yes... excellent.<$05><$lf> By the way, about Narsha...@<$00> § 1560244,17CEB4 ¶ Darksol: ...Your Highness, <$02>how<$lf> many times must I tell you?<$0E>You would do well to forget<$lf> Princess Narsha. I believe it<$lf> is in your best interests...@<$00> § 1560392,17CF48 ¶ Ramladu: Y-Yes, of course.<$lf> Let’s forget about Narsha. <$02><$lf> You’ve got to get the legacy!@<$00> § 1560479,17CF9F ¶ Darksol: Leave it to me. If<$lf> the western gate in Guardiana<$lf> will not open, then so be it.<$0E>We will find a way<$lf> to open the eastern gate,<$lf> here in Runefaust.<$0E>Leave everything to me,<$lf> your humble servant,<$lf> Darksol...@<$00> § 1560688,17D070 ¶ Mayor: Welcome to Rindo,<$lf> land of merchants.<$05><$lf> I’m the Mayor.<$0E>I hear you’ve come all the<$lf> way from Guardiana.<$lf> Now, what can I do for you?@<$00> § 1560824,17D0F8 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Sir, Guardiana has...@<$00> § 1560850,17D112 ¶ Mayor:<$lf> What!? Is this really true?<$lf> Hmm...<$0E>I had heard rumors,<$lf> but I never thought...<$0E>Come to think of it, I heard<$lf> that Manarina increased<$lf> its defenses recently...<$0E>But as long as our wealth<$lf> is safe, the misfortunes of<$lf> other lands do not concern us.<$0E>Why not seek help in Manarina?<$05><$lf> I will see that the way<$lf> is opened for you.@<$00> § 1561174,17D256 ¶ Tao: Once we cross that<$lf> desert...<$02>we’ll be in Manarina,<$lf> where Princess Anri is...@<$00> § 1561257,17D2A9 ¶ Lowe: Yeah, Princess Anri’s in<$lf> Manarina...<$02>Heh heh heh.<$lf> Princesses are always cute.@<$00> § 1561342,17D2FE ¶ Khris: I’ve heard tales<$lf> about Princess Anri...<$lf> about her great beauty...@<$00> § 1561416,17D348 ¶ Lowe: Heh heh heh.<$lf> You said it!@<$00> § 1561449,17D369 ¶ <$09>: Lowe!<$lf> Get a hold of yourself!@<$00> § 1561483,17D38B ¶ Nova:<$lf> <$09>, there are<$lf> enemies ahead!<$0E>Those monsters are<$lf> used by the mages of Manarina<$lf> to defend their country!<$0E>Movement is difficult here.<$lf> Try not to become isolated<$lf> as you move forward!<$0E>Giant Bats are very swift!<$lf> Don’t underestimate them!@<$00> § 1561721,17D479 ¶ Anri: Who are you?@<$00> § 1561741,17D48D ¶ <$09>:<$lf> I’m <$09>.<$05><$lf> I came from Guardiana.@<$00> § 1561776,17D4B0 ¶ Anri: From Guardiana, huh?<$lf> And what are you doing here?<$05><$lf> Oh, I see.<$0E>A letter from Father, right?<$lf> Always checking up on me!<$lf> I’m not a child anymore!@<$00> § 1561925,17D545 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> N-No, that’s not it...@<$00> § 1561952,17D560 ¶ Anri: What, then?@<$00> § 1561971,17D573 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> The King of Guardiana...<$05><$lf> has passed away.<$0E>He was killed at the hands<$lf> of the army of Runefaust.@<$00> § 1562071,17D5D7 ¶ Anri: Wh-What did you say?<$lf> That can’t be...<$05><$lf> That’s impossible!<$0E>Who are you, anyway?<$lf> I can tell that you’re<$lf> not from Guardiana!@<$00> § 1562200,17D658 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> I...<$02>I... uh...@<$00> § 1562220,17D66C ¶ Tao: Princess Anri!@<$00> § 1562241,17D681 ¶ Anri: Tao...<$05><$lf> What are you doing here?@<$00> § 1562281,17D6A9 ¶ Tao:<$lf> This is <$09>.<$0E>He was Lord Varios’ pupil.<$lf> Now, he’s our leader. We’re<$lf> fighting against Runefaust.@<$00> § 1562381,17D70D ¶ Anri: Then... <$02>Then it’s true?<$05><$lf> Father... <$02>is dead?@<$00> § 1562434,17D742 ¶ Tao: Yes, it’s true.@<$00> § 1562456,17D758 ¶ Anri: No...<$0E>I... <$02>I...@<$00> § 1562480,17D770 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> ...Hey.@<$00> § 1562492,17D77C ¶ Anri: ...@<$00> § 1562503,17D787 ¶ <$09>: I washed ashore<$lf> in Guardiana with no memory<$lf> of my past.<$0E>The people of Guardiana<$lf> saved me, but I can only<$lf> remember this past year,<$0E>so I have no sad memories.<$lf> Everyone in Guardiana was<$lf> so kind to me...@<$00> § 1562707,17D853 ¶ Anri: ...@<$00> § 1562718,17D85E ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Maybe there’s nothing<$lf> I can say to comfort you,<$0E><$05>but even so...@<$00> § 1562786,17D8A2 ¶ Anri: ...That’s enough.<$05><$lf> I’m all right.<$0E><$09>, I<$lf> appreciate your concern.<$0E>But, I’m a princess.<$lf> We of royal blood have a<$lf> sacred duty to perform.<$0E>I had already heard<$lf> about Runefaust from<$lf> Lord Otrant.<$0E>I will fight with you.<$05><$lf> It’s what my father<$lf> would have wanted.@<$00> § 1563044,17D9A4 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Thank you, Princess Anri.@<$00> § 1563074,17D9C2 ¶ Anri joins the Shining Force!@<$00> § 1563105,17D9E1 ¶ Tao: Your Highness, I know<$lf> this must be hard for you,<$lf> but let us fight together.<$0E>I will protect you with<$lf> my life, if necessary.@<$00> § 1563234,17DA62 ¶ Anri: Thank you, Tao. But,<$lf> you don’t need to worry.<$0E>Let’s help each other improve<$lf> our skills and use our power<$lf> to fight for good.@<$00> § 1563365,17DAE5 ¶ Tao: Yes, Your Highness!@<$00> § 1563391,17DAFF ¶ Anri: <$09>,<$lf> I’ve already paid my<$lf> respects to Lord Otrant.<$0E>We’ll be waiting at<$lf> headquarters.@<$00> § 1563481,17DB59 ¶ <$09>: So, this is<$lf> the Cavern of Darkness.@<$00> § 1563521,17DB81 ¶ Anri: Yes. It’s connected<$lf> to the netherworld, and<$lf> monsters are born here.<$0E>The mages of Manarina use it <$lf> as a proving ground to test <$lf> their power. <$0E>We’d best be careful.@<$00> § 1563691,17DC2B ¶ Nova: This is the Cavern of<$lf> Darkness. Monsters were sealed<$lf> here by the mages of Manarina.<$0E>Hmm! I sense some kind of<$lf> strong supernatural<$lf> presence...@<$00> § 1563840,17DCC0 ¶ Hans: Ugh...<$lf> I thought I was ready for it,<$lf> but that eerie feeling...@<$00> § 1563910,17DD06 ¶ Khris: Don’t overdo it!<$lf> If you get hurt, call<$lf> for me right away!@<$00> § 1563976,17DD48 ¶ <$09>: Our mission<$lf> is to find the<$lf> <$B3>Orb of Light<$B3>!<$0E>We need it to solve the<$lf> mystery of the Legacy of the<$lf> Gods. <$02>Let’s go, everybody!@<$00> § 1564104,17DDC8 ¶ Skeleton: ...Filthy humans, with <$lf> your wasteful flesh and fat...<$05><$lf> Why have you come here?<$0E>This is our treasure...<$05><$lf> and you can’t have it!@<$00> § 1564243,17DE53 ¶ Nova: The enemies have all<$lf> been defeated! Now,<$lf> quickly, the Orb of Light!@<$00> § 1564318,17DE9E ¶ Spirit of the Spring: ...<$05><$lf> You are... <$02><$09>...<$05><$lf> I am pleased to see you...@<$00> § 1564391,17DEE7 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> H-How...?<$02><$lf> How did you know my name?@<$00> § 1564432,17DF10 ¶ Spirit of the Spring: ...<$02>You<$lf> don’t know who I am, do you?<$05><$lf> How to explain...<$0E>Listen, <$09>, and<$lf> listen closely to what<$lf> I am about to tell you.<$0E>Many ages ago,<$05><$lf> the lords of Rune...<$05><$lf> left something behind...<$0E>The Legacy of the Gods,<$05><$lf> objects of terrible power...<$05><$lf> They were sealed away.<$0E>You must make sure that no<$lf> one breaks that seal.<$05><$lf> That is your mission.@<$00> § 1564786,17E072 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> My... <$02>mission?<$0E>Tell me more!<$lf> Where did I come from?<$lf> Why have I been given this...?@<$00> § 1564874,17E0CA ¶ Spirit of the Spring:<$lf> It is still early...<$05><$lf> I can’t tell you any more.<$0E>Both... <$02>Both of you<$lf> must be here before<$lf> I can tell you the rest.<$0E>You... <$02>and he...<$02><$lf> must come to Metapha.<$lf> Metapha, the land of the gods.<$0E>Only then... <$02>Only then will I<$lf> reveal the full extent of your<$lf> mission to both of you.@<$00> § 1565170,17E1F2 ¶ Man with a Dream: When<$lf> the circus comes, they’ll<$lf> put up a tent over yonder.<$0E>And then I’ll get loads<$lf> of customers for my shop...<$05><$lf> Hee hee hee...@<$00> § 1565315,17E283 ¶ Man with a Dream:<$lf> Hey, you can’t go<$lf> in there yet!<$0E>The circus people asked me<$lf> to make sure no one goes in<$lf> until they’re ready.@<$00> § 1565442,17E302 ¶ Man with a Dream:<$lf> The Mayor’s grandson?<$05><$lf> Come to think of it...<$0E>I saw him here a few days ago.<$lf> You don’t think the circus<$lf> people...?<$0E><$05>All right, you can go in<$lf> and look, but be careful.@<$00> § 1565628,17E3BC ¶ Man with a Dream:<$lf> Be careful, OK?@<$00> § 1565663,17E3DF ¶ Man with a Dream: To think<$lf> those circus freaks took away<$lf> that poor little kid...<$0E>I feel awful...<$lf> I had no idea!@<$00> § 1565776,17E450 ¶ Mishaela: Well, hello there,<$lf> <$09>.<$lf> Do you remember me?<$0E>It’s me! The fortune-teller<$lf> from Alterone...@<$00> § 1565874,17E4B2 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> You...!@<$00> § 1565886,17E4BE ¶ Mishaela: Well,<$lf> you may not remember me,<$lf> but I remember you.<$0E>Tell me, what are a bunch<$lf> of stragglers from Guardiana<$lf> doing nosing around here?<$0E>I’d think that losers like you<$lf> would have the sense to go<$lf> back and hide in their holes.@<$00> § 1566117,17E5A5 ¶ Gort: Why you...!<$lf> You’d better watch your mouth!@<$00> § 1566167,17E5D7 ¶ Anri: Mishaela... <$02>I’ve<$lf> heard that name somewhere.<$lf> Aren’t you Runefaust’s...?@<$00> § 1566246,17E626 ¶ Tao: Princess Anri...<$02>She’s<$lf> the legendary witch, Mishaela!<$lf> I hear she has awesome powers!@<$00> § 1566337,17E681 ¶ Anri: Now, I remember. The<$lf> legendary witch Mishaela!<$lf> I’ve heard of your magic!@<$00> § 1566417,17E6D1 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Mishaela! Are you an<$lf> agent of Runefaust?!@<$00> § 1566463,17E6FF ¶ Mishaela: ...The very same. I<$lf> am Mishaela...<$02>a witch in the<$lf> service of Runefaust’s forces.<$0E>That fool, Kane...<$02>He<$lf> wasn’t up to the task, so<$lf> I’m here to finish the job.<$0E>Marionettes! My puppets!<$lf> My pre § 1566661,17E7C5 ¶ cious little children!<$0E>See that these warriors get<$lf> the most excruciatingly<$lf> painful death imaginable!@<$00> § 1566763,17E82B ¶ Marionette: ...Grk...<$05><$lf> Grk...<$02>Grrrrk...<$05><$lf> Mishaela...@<$00> § 1566817,17E861 ¶ <$09>: You... <$02>You’re<$lf> the Mayor’s grandson?<$0E>So you were captured<$lf> by Mishaela, after all!@<$00> § 1566903,17E8B7 ¶ Mayor’s Grandson: Waaah!<$lf> The fortune-teller lady<$lf> kidnapped me!<$0E>She said she’d take my soul<$lf> and put it in a doll!<$0E>It’s a good thing you came<$lf> along! Thanks a lot! Now,<$lf> I can go home and play!@<$00> § 1567094,17E976 ¶ Anri: What a lucky break,<$lf> huh, <$09>?<$lf> With this ship,<$0E>we’ll be able to cross the sea<$lf> and catch up with the<$lf> army of Runefaust!@<$00> § 1567217,17E9F1 ¶ <$09>: Yes, Princess.<$lf> And learn the secret of<$lf> the legacy before they do...@<$00> § 1567289,17EA39 ¶ Anri: What’s wrong,<$lf> <$09>?@<$00> § 1567313,17EA51 ¶ Mae: Your Highness!<$lf> Wait! <$02>...There’s<$lf> a strange presence!@<$00> § 1567372,17EA8C ¶ <$09>:<$lf> M-<$02>Mishaela!@<$00> § 1567389,17EA9D ¶ Mae:<$lf> Begone, witch!@<$00> § 1567410,17EAB2 ¶ Mishaela: What’s the matter?<$lf> Never seen a witch before?<$0E><$09>!<$0E>I never thought you’d be able<$lf> to defeat my Marionettes...<$05><$lf> My poor little darlings...<$0E>You shall suffer pain that is<$lf> 100 times worse than the pain<$lf> you caused them.@<$00> § 1567633,17EB91 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Mae! It’s too dangerous here!<$lf> Take Princess Anri and run!@<$00> § 1567695,17EBCF ¶ Mae: OK!<$05><$lf> Come on, Princess, this way!@<$00> § 1567735,17EBF7 ¶ Mishaela: Don’t make such <$lf> an ugly face, <$09>.<$0E>We’ll just have to wait until<$lf> next time to settle the score.<$lf> When you’re exhausted<$0E>at the end of your long,<$lf> arduous journey... <$02>I will<$lf> return to claim your life!@<$00> § 1567942,17ECC6 ¶ Mishaela:<$lf> Until then, farewell!@<$00> § 1567975,17ECE7 ¶ Mae:<$lf> <$09>! It’s too dangerous!<$lf> You have to come back!@<$00> § 1568027,17ED1B ¶ <$09>:<$lf> But...<$05><$lf> ...the ship...!@<$00> § 1568055,17ED37 ¶ Mae: <$09>!@<$00> § 1568064,17ED40 ¶ <$09>: ...@<$00> § 1568072,17ED48 ¶ Balbaroy:<$lf> Run! <$02>Run away! It’s a trap!@<$00> § 1568112,17ED70 ¶ Priest: Finished your<$lf> prayers? <$02>Then, you should<$lf> have no regrets about dying...@<$00> § 1568194,17EDC2 ¶ Darksol:<$lf> It’s been a while, <$09>.@<$00> § 1568226,17EDE2 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Who are you?!<$05><$lf> How do you know my name...?@<$00> § 1568273,17EE11 ¶ Darksol: You obviously<$lf> don’t remember, but I<$lf> know you very well indeed.<$0E>My name is Darksol.<$lf> I am the leader of<$lf> the army of Runefaust.@<$00> § 1568408,17EE98 ¶ <$09>: What happened<$lf> to the priest who was<$lf> in this church? You didn’t...@<$00> § 1568478,17EEDE ¶ Darksol: Ah, yes... He knew<$lf> more about the legacy than<$lf> even the King of Guardiana.<$0E>Unfortunately, he was most<$lf> uncooperative. <$02>I had no<$lf> choice but to kill him. <$0E>He was quite a skilled<$lf> magician, and put up<$lf> a terrible struggle.<$0E>Why, I was seriously wounded!<$lf> I would have liked to finish<$lf> you off myself, but... oh well.<$0E>Ghouls!@<$00> § 1568803,17F023 ¶ Darksol:<$lf> I’ve brought you your dinner!@<$00> § 1568843,17F04B ¶ Balbaroy:<$lf> Thanks for saving us!<$lf> I’m eternally grateful.@<$00> § 1568900,17F084 ¶ Amon:<$lf> Thank you ever so much.@<$00> § 1568931,17F0A3 ¶ <$09>: That’s OK...<$05><$lf> but why are you here?@<$00> § 1568971,17F0CB ¶ Balbaroy: We Birdmen<$lf> are powerful warriors who<$lf> can soar through the skies.<$0E> § 1569046,17F116 ¶ Because of this,<$lf> we were seen as threats,<$lf> and attacked by Runefaust...@<$00> § 1569118,17F15E ¶ Amon: Our race was almost<$lf> annihilated.<$0E>The survivors were forced to<$lf> flee, leaving their country<$lf> behind...@<$00> § 1569225,17F1C9 ¶ Balbaroy: My wife and I have<$lf> been travelling in search of<$lf> our lost brethren.<$0E>We were staying here, taking<$lf> a break from our travels,<$lf> when Darksol appeared.@<$00> § 1569381,17F265 ¶ Amon: We fought as hard<$lf> as we could, but we<$lf> were no match for him...<$0E>The priest who took us in<$lf> was unable to protect us...@<$00> § 1569505,17F2E1 ¶ Balbaroy:<$lf> We have a favor<$lf> to ask of you.<$0E>If you are truly fighting<$lf> against Runefaust, then we<$lf> would be honored to join you!<$0E>Our powers of flight<$lf> are at your service!@<$00> § 1569672,17F388 ¶ <$09>: Thanks! We’ll<$lf> take on Runefaust together!@<$00> § 1569718,17F3B6 ¶ Balbaroy: Ahead lie<$lf> the forests of Bustoke.<$0E>Beyond that is the Pao Plain,<$lf> and further on,<$lf> the eastern continent.@<$00> § 1569832,17F428 ¶ Amon:<$lf> Please allow us to guide you<$lf> along the path to Bustoke.@<$00> § 1569895,17F467 ¶ Balbaroy: Let us know<$lf> when you’re ready to depart.<$lf> We’ll be at headquarters.@<$00> § 1569973,17F4B5 ¶ Amon: I have one request...<$05><$lf> When you put us on the field,<$lf> try to keep us together...@<$00> § 1570060,17F50C ¶ <$09>: ...@<$00> § 1570068,17F514 ¶ Amon: Ah... nothing.<$0E>Here, this is a token of my<$lf> gratitude. I’m afraid it’s all<$lf> I have right now.<$0E>...I’m sorry.@<$00> § 1570181,17F585 ¶ And so, <$09> and<$lf> the rest of the Shining Force<$lf> set forth from Shade Abbey.<$0E>Led by Balbaroy and Amon,<$lf> the party arrived in the<$lf> mountainous region of Bustoke.<$0E>Beyond Bustoke, across<$lf> the plains of Pao, lay<$lf> the eastern continent,<$0E>Prompt, where the children<$lf> of the gods lived, and the<$lf> sacred land of Metapha...<$0E>Searching for the secret of<$lf> the legacy, the Shining Force<$lf> continued their quest.@<$00> § 1570566,17F706 ¶ Zuika: ...@<$00> § 1570578,17F712 ¶ Zuika:<$lf> ...It’s OK.<$05><$lf> Come quickly.@<$00> § 1570613,17F735 ¶ Narsha: By the looks of it, not<$lf> even Runefaust’s troops know<$lf> about this secret passageway.@<$00> § 1570705,17F791 ¶ Zuika: Nope.@<$00> § 1570719,17F79F ¶ Narsha: Quickly, to the port!<$0E>The old Guardiana army has<$lf> regrouped on the western<$lf> continent, with new troops.<$0E>Rumor has it that they’re<$lf> fighting against Runefaust. We<$lf> must join up with them...@<$00> § 1570913,17F861 ¶ Narsha: So, Runefaust’s grip<$lf> extends even to this place...@<$00> § 1570973,17F89D ¶ Zuika: It looks like they’re<$lf> a little cleverer than we<$lf> first thought.@<$00> § 1571044,17F8E4 ¶ Narsha: ...What shall we do?@<$00> § 1571074,17F902 ¶ Zuika: Simple. <$02>The way<$lf> back is already cut off.<$05><$lf> Nothing left to do but fight!@<$00> § 1571155,17F953 ¶ Narsha: We’ve defeated<$lf> the enemies, but...@<$00> § 1571199,17F97F ¶ Zuika:<$lf> This ship looks OK, but it’s<$lf> too dangerous to sail now.<$0E>They ambushed us at the<$lf> port, and I’m sure they’ll do<$lf> the same when we’re at sea.<$0E>We’re badly outnumbered.<$lf> We’d be at a disadvantage<$lf> in a sea battle.@<$00> § 1571413,17FA55 ¶ Narsha: You’re right...<$05><$lf> ...which means we’ll just have<$lf> to look for another way out.@<$00> § 1571499,17FAAB ¶ Narsha:<$05><$lf> ...Mawlock!@<$00> § 1571521,17FAC1 ¶ Mawlock:<$lf> ...Well! This is a surprise!<$0E>I thought you’d already be<$lf> well on your way<$lf> to the west by now.<$0E>The Shining Force is already<$lf> valiantly engaged in battle<$lf> with the army of Runefaust.@<$00> § 1571709,17FB7D ¶ Narsha:<$lf> The Shining Force?@<$00> § 1571737,17FB99 ¶ Mawlock: A group fighting<$lf> against Runefaust, led by a<$lf> young warrior named <$09>.@<$00> § 1571815,17FBE7 ¶ Narsha: ...But... <$02>the journey<$lf> across the sea<$lf> is too dangerous!@<$00> § 1571880,17FC28 ¶ Mawlock: Hmmm...<$lf> You do have a point there...<$05><$lf> Ah, I have it!<$0E>I know a better way.<$lf> I’ll show you.@<$00> § 1571979,17FC8B ¶ Narsha: Where are we going?@<$00> § 1572008,17FCA8 ¶ Mawlock:<$lf> You shall see.<$0E>Going this way will save us<$lf> some time <$02>...though<$lf> it may be a bit risky.@<$00> § 1572105,17FD09 ¶ Narsha: ...@<$00> § 1572118,17FD16 ¶ Dr. Crock: Welcome to the<$lf> home of Crock the inventor!<$05><$lf> That’s me, by the way.<$0E>You look like you’ve got time<$lf> on your hands. Why not take a<$lf> look at my new Steam Suit?<$0E>Hey, Guntz!<$lf> Walk for the people!@<$00> § 1572317,17FDDD ¶ Guntz: Is it really<$lf> going to work this time?<$lf> Will I be able to move?@<$00> § 1572387,17FE23 ¶ Dr. Crock: Fool! How dare you<$lf> question the genius of the<$lf> great Crock! Now GET WALKING!@<$00> § 1572475,17FE7B ¶ Guntz:<$lf> ...All right, all right.@<$00> § 1572508,17FE9C ¶ Guntz: I... I can’t move.<$05><$lf> It’s no use...@<$00> § 1572551,17FEC7 ¶ Crock: Darn it!<$lf> Not again..@<$00> § 1572580,17FEE4 ¶ Dr. Crock: Guess what! <$02>That<$lf> stingy chairman lent me the<$lf> money to finish my research!<$0E>Now my Steam Suit is complete!<$lf> A great day for science! Time<$lf> to test out my new invention!<$0E>Hey, Guntz!<$lf> Try walking again!@<$00> § 1572789,17FFB5 ¶ Guntz: But, you haven’t<$lf> changed it that much!@<$00> § 1572836,17FFE4 ¶ Dr. Crock: Fool! How dare you<$lf> question the genius of the<$lf> great Crock? GET WALKING!@<$00> § 1572920,180038 ¶ Guntz:<$lf> ...All right, all right.@<$00> § 1572953,180059 ¶ Guntz: I... I can’t move.<$05><$lf> It still doesn’t work...@<$00> § 1573006,18008E ¶ Crock: DARN it!<$lf> Not again.@<$00> § 1573034,1800AA ¶ Manager:<$lf> Step right up, one and all!<$lf> Today’s main attraction is...<$0E>a battle between Runefaus § 1573126,180106 ¶ t...<$05><$lf> and the miserable remnants<$lf> of the army of Guardiana!<$0E>You won’t see this anywhere<$lf> else, folks!<$05><$lf> How about it, sir?@<$00> § 1573247,18017F ¶ Manager: OK, it’ll<$lf> start soon. Why don’t you<$lf> take a seat over there?@<$00> § 1573317,1801C5 ¶ Manager: <$lf> Too bad... It’s a great<$lf> production.@<$00> § 1573364,1801F4 ¶ Manager:<$lf> And now, ladies and gentlemen!<$lf> The show is about to begin!@<$00> § 1573433,180239 ¶ Actor 1: Ha! I found you, dog<$lf> of Guardiana! I’ll teach you<$lf> to stand in Runefaust’s way!@<$00> § 1573522,180292 ¶ Actor 2: Eeek! <$02>Please,<$lf> I beg you! Spare my life!@<$00> § 1573573,1802C5 ¶ Actor 1: Too late for that!<$lf> Prepare to meet your maker!@<$00> § 1573630,1802FE ¶ Actor 2: Eeeeyaaaargh!@<$00> § 1573654,180316 ¶ Actor 2: You killed me!@<$00> § 1573679,18032F ¶ Manager:<$lf> Wasn’t that brilliant, folks?<$0E>What a thrilling performance!<$05><$lf> The brave hero of Runefaust<$lf> slaying the Guardiana scum!@<$00> § 1573806,1803AE ¶ Manager:<$lf> Hope you enjoyed today’s show!<$lf> Be sure to come again soon!@<$00> § 1573875,1803F3 ¶ Old Gert:<$lf> Welcome to my laboratory!<$0E>I’m researching how to turn<$lf> humans into other animals.<$05><$lf> But, you see...<$0E>No one’s willing to help me<$lf> with my experiments. Do you<$lf> think you could help me?@<$00> § 1574065,1804B1 ¶ Old Gert: That’s a good boy!<$05><$lf> Now, stand over there.@<$00> § 1574119,1804E7 ¶ Old Gert:<$lf> OK, let’s get started!@<$00> § 1574153,180509 ¶ Old Gert: Wow! I’ve done it!<$lf> What a tasty-looking chicken!@<$00> § 1574213,180545 ¶ Mage: Heh heh heh. <$02>Heh heh.<$05><$lf> You’ve found your way to<$lf> a most frightening place...<$0E>I’m conducting an<$lf> experiment. <$02>It’s truly<$lf> gruesome. Want to watch?@<$00> § 1574364,1805DC ¶ Mage: Excellent.<$lf> Brace yourself!@<$00> § 1574398,1805FE ¶ Mage: Idiot! Who told you<$lf> that you could refuse?<$lf> Stand there and watch!@<$00> § 1574471,180647 ¶ Mage: I’m researching<$lf> the summoning of demons.<$0E>Now, I shall summon<$lf> a creature more terrifying<$lf> than anything ever seen!<$0E>Dark powers! <$02>Bring forth<$lf> the most terrible creature<$lf> the world has ever seen!@<$00> § 1574669,18070D ¶ Mage: ...@<$00> § 1574680,180718 ¶ Mage’s Wife: You!<$lf> When are you going<$lf> to stop these tricks?<$0E>I’m going home!@<$00> § 1574756,180764 ¶ Mage: (Gulp) Don’t get mad!<$lf> I’ll get a real job!<$lf> I promise!@<$00> § 1574817,1807A1 ¶ Arthur: My name is Arthur.<$lf> I used to be a knight...<$02><$lf> But, I wasn’t cut out for it.<$0E>Now, I’m just a burden on<$lf> this kingdom. I do laundry<$lf> in exchange for food...@<$00> § 1574978,180842 ¶ Arthur: Hey, I know you!<$05><$lf> You’re the ones fighting <$lf> against Runefaust, aren’t you?<$0E>I’d like to try my hand<$lf> at fighting, one last time.<$05><$lf> So, I’m begging you!<$0E>If I get in your way,<$lf> you can get rid of me.<$05><$lf> Just take me with you!<$0E>No - even if you turn me down,<$lf> I’m still gonna follow you!@<$00> § 1575264,180960 ¶ Arthur joins<$lf> the Shining Force!@<$00> § 1575297,180981 ¶ Arthur: I’ll wait at<$lf> headquarters. <$02>Just give a yell<$lf> when it’s time to fight!<$0E>Here’s a little something<$lf> you might find useful...@<$00> § 1575427,180A03 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> He’s kind of pushy.<$05><$lf> ...Oh, well.@<$00> § 1575465,180A29 ¶ Manager:<$lf> Come one, come all!<$lf> Today’s main attraction is...<$0E>a battle between Runefaust...<$05><$lf> and the magnificent<$lf> Shining Force!<$0E>You won’t see this anywhere<$lf> else, folks! <$05><$lf> How about it, sir?@<$00> § 1575653,180AE5 ¶ Manager: OK, it’ll<$lf> start soon. Why don’t you<$lf> sit in those seats over there?@<$00> § 1575730,180B32 ¶ Manager: What?! <$lf> You’re not gonna watch this<$lf> great show? <$02>Well, your loss...@<$00> § 1575808,180B80 ¶ Manager:<$lf> And now, ladies and gentlemen!<$lf> The show is about to begin!@<$00> § 1575877,180BC5 ¶ Actor 1: Yikes!<$lf> It’s the Shining Force!<$0E>Aieeee! Don’t hurt me!<$lf> I promise not to do<$lf> bad things anymore!@<$00> § 1575981,180C2D ¶ Actor 2: Ha! A likely story!<$05><$lf> I know you’re up to no good!@<$00> § 1576041,180C69 ¶ Actor 1: Darnit! <$lf> How did you know?@<$00> § 1576078,180C8E ¶ Actor 2: Take this!@<$00> § 1576099,180CA3 ¶ Actor 1: You killed me!@<$00> § 1576124,180CBC ¶ Manager:<$lf> Wasn’t that great, folks?<$0E>What a thrilling performance!<$05><$lf> The gallant Shining Force<$lf> defeats dastardly Runefaust!@<$00> § 1576246,180D36 ¶ Manager: <$lf> Hope you enjoyed today’s show!<$lf> Be sure to come again soon!@<$00> § 1576316,180D7C ¶ Guided by Balbaroy and Amon,<$lf> the Shining Force reached the<$lf> mountainous land of Bustoke.<$0E>There, they found a town<$lf> hewn out of the steep<$lf> side of a mountain...<$0E>To their amazement, there was<$lf> not a single male inhabitant<$lf> to be seen...@<$00> § 1576547,180E63 ¶ Balbazak:<$lf> Dragon Master Balbazak<$lf> reporting for duty, sire!<$0E>I was getting tired of just<$lf> sitting and waiting!<$0E>It feels so good to be<$lf> called upon at last!@<$00> § 1576700,180EFC ¶ Ramladu: Yes, I expected<$lf> as much. <$02>Darksol,<$lf> explain our situation.@<$00> § 1576768,180F40 ¶ Darksol: Yes, Your Highness.<$05><$lf> Balbazak! You will<$lf> be heading to Bustoke.<$0E>There, our army is currently<$lf> excavating a mech soldier<$lf> which was buried long ago.<$0E>First, retrieve the soldier.@<$00> § 1576952,180FF8 ¶ Balbazak: Yes, my lord!@<$00> § 1576977,181011 ¶ Darksol: Afterwards,<$lf> return to Uranbatol,<$lf> east of the Pao Plain.<$0E>Our army is now constructing<$lf> a fortress in Uranbatol. You<$lf> must strengthen its defenses.<$0E>Then, when the stragglers<$lf> from Guardiana arrive,<$lf> crush them like insects!@<$00> § 1577205,1810F5 ¶ Kane: Lord Darksol! It was I <$lf> who allowed them to escape.<$05><$lf> Please let me be the one to...@<$00> § 1577296,181150 ¶ Darksol: Patience, Kane. You<$lf> have a more important task.<$05><$lf> You will go to Dragonia.@<$00> § 1577380,1811A4 ¶ Kane: Dragonia?@<$00> § 1577397,1811B5 ¶ Darksol: Yes. The land of the<$lf> dragon gods holds the key to<$lf> the Legacy of the Gods.<$0E>Kane!<$lf> Go to Dragonia!@<$00> § 1577503,18121F ¶ Woman near the quarry:<$lf> Don’t go that way!<$05><$lf> That road leads to the quarry!<$0E>You’ll be forced to work<$lf> there by Runefaust,<$lf> like everyone else!@<$00> § 1577643,1812AB ¶ Woman near the quarry: Thanks!<$lf> You’re gonna go to the quarry<$lf> and rescue everybody, right?@<$00> § 1577734,181306 ¶ Diane: Talk to my mother<$lf> first, then come talk to me.@<$00> § 1577789,18133D ¶ Diane: Are you going<$lf> to rescue the men?<$lf> Then, I’m going with you.<$0E>I’ll show them that I can<$lf> fight as well as Lord Zylo!@<$00> § 1577910,1813B6 ¶ Diane joins the Shining Force!@<$00> § 1577942,1813D6 ¶ Diane: If you’re going to the<$lf> quarry to rescue the men,<$lf> then put me in the battle.<$0E>Promise me you’ll put me in!<$05><$lf> Until then, I’ll be<$lf> waiting at headquarters.@<$00> § 1578101,181475 ¶ Skeleton: Master Mage,<$05><$lf> we have completed our mission.@<$00> § 1578157,1814AD ¶ Master Mage: Excellent.<$lf> Laser Eye has finally<$lf> been moved into position.<$0E>The Shining Force won’t stand<$lf> a chance against this thing.<$0E>Have those men from<$lf> Bustoke buried alive!<$lf> They’re useless to us now!@<$00> § 1578358,181576 ¶ Skeleton:<$lf> M-<$02>Master Mage...@<$00> § 1578387,181593 ¶ Master Mage: What?!<$lf> Don’t interrupt me while<$lf> I’m cackling gleefully!@<$00> § 1578457,1815D9 ¶ Master Mage: Wh--?<$lf> The Shining Force...!<$0E>Wh-What are they doing here?<$lf> Stop them!@<$00> § 1578539,18162B ¶ Diane: <$09>,<$lf> this is the quarry.<$lf> The men are being held here.@<$00> § 1578599,181667 ¶ Hans: Ugh...<$02>Those Runefausters<$lf> are pretty gross-looking.<$lf> I don’t think I’m up to this.@<$00> § 1578688,1816C0 ¶ Diane:<$lf> Get a hold of yourself, Hans!<$0E>You’re going to make<$lf> us archers look bad!@<$00> § 1578768,181710 ¶ Hans: Uh-oh!<$lf> I made her mad!<$05><$lf> All right, I’ll do my best.@<$00> § 1578827,18174B ¶ Arthur: Alright! A little<$lf> light exercise before dinner!<$lf> It’s playtime!@<$00> § 1578899,181793 ¶ Khris: Arthur, don’t<$lf> get careless...@<$00> § 1578937,1817B9 ¶ Arthur: Hey, I’ll be OK.<$lf> As long as you’re there<$lf> to treat me when I get hurt!@<$00> § 1579016,181808 ¶ Luke: Hey, guys!<$lf> Stay focused!@<$00> § 1579048,181828 ¶ <$09>:<$lf> All right, everyone! Let’s<$lf> rescue the people of Bustoke!@<$00> § 1579109,181865 ¶ Master Mage: Impossible!<$05><$lf> ...But, we still have<$lf> Laser Eye!@<$00> § 1579169,1818A1 ¶ Diane: <$09>,<$lf> I’ll free the men.<$0E>The Moonstone’s in the cave.<$lf> We need it to make the<$lf> medicine to save Lord Zylo.<$0E>You’ve got to bring it back!@<$00> § 1579308,18192C ¶ Nova: <$09>,<$lf> there’s a Moonstone<$lf> inside the cave!<$0E>We need it in order to make<$lf> the medicine for Zylo.<$lf> Don’t forget to pick it up!@<$00> § 1579434,1819AA ¶ Alchemist: Have you brought<$lf> one with you? <$02>Do you<$lf> have a Moonstone?@<$00> § 1579503,1819EF ¶ Alchemist: What?!<$lf> You haven’t brought<$lf> a Moonstone with you?<$0E>How do you expect me to<$lf> make the Lunar Dew?!@<$00> § 1579609,181A59 ¶ Alchemist: Ah!<$lf> This is indeed a Moonstone!<$0E>I’ll start making the<$lf> Lunar Dew right away!@<$00> § 1579697,181AB1 ¶ Alchemist: There!<$05><$lf> With this, you’ll be<$lf> able to save Lord Zylo!@<$00> § 1579762,181AF2 ¶ <$09> got<$lf> the Lunar Dew!@<$00> § 1579784,181B08 ¶ Zylo: Grrrrrrr...<$05> § 1579802,181B1A ¶ <$lf> What do you want from me?<$0E>Go away!<$05><$lf> Leave me alone,<$lf> or I’ll tear you apart!@<$00> § 1579880,181B68 ¶ <$09>: Listen!<$lf> I just want you to<$lf> take this medicine...@<$00> § 1579933,181B9D ¶ Zylo: Stop it!<$lf> Stay away from me!@<$00> § 1579968,181BC0 ¶ Diane: Lord Zylo!<$lf> Please, try to be strong!<$0E>You are the forest king!<$0E>Bustoke was built under your<$lf> strong leadership! It’s where<$lf> the forest people call home!<$0E>Everyone is worried about you!<$lf> Think of them...<$02>Their feelings<$lf> must mean something to you!<$0E>Zylo, mighty king of the<$lf> forest! Do not fall into the<$lf> hands of evil! Be strong!@<$00> § 1580297,181D09 ¶ Zylo: You’re... You’ § 1580317,181D1D ¶ re right.<$05><$lf> Give it to me.<$05><$lf> Hurry... <$02>The medicine...@<$00> § 1580371,181D53 ¶ <$09> poured <$lf> the Lunar Dew<$lf> down Zylo’s throat!@<$00> § 1580416,181D80 ¶ Zylo: (Gurgle)<$05><$lf> Ugh...@<$00> § 1580440,181D98 ¶ Diane: Lord Zylo!@<$00> § 1580459,181DAB ¶ Zylo: D-<$02>Don’t worry, Diane.<$05><$lf> I’ll be all right.<$05><$lf> Just give me a moment.<$0E>Are you the one<$lf> known as <$09>?@<$00><$09>: Yes, that’s right.<$lf> I’m <$09>. <$02>But,<$lf> how do you know my name?@<$00> § 1580622,181E4E ¶ Zylo:<$lf> I heard about you in a letter<$lf> from Lord Otrant of Manarina.<$0E>A long time ago, that great<$lf> wizard saved my life.<$0E>Lord Otrant asked me to<$lf> help the Shining Force<$lf> in any way that I could.<$0E>To think that you ended up<$lf> saving me, instead...<$05><$lf> Oh, the indignity!<$0E>Allow me to repay you in some<$lf> small way. <$02>From now on,<$lf> I’ll fight with you!<$0E>Diane, let’s fight together!<$lf> You know I can help!@<$00> § 1581006,181FCE ¶ Diane: Yes, Lord Zylo!@<$00> § 1581030,181FE6 ¶ Zylo joins the Shining Force!@<$00> § 1581061,182005 ¶ Zylo: We’ll be waiting<$lf> at headquarters.<$0E>If you’re fighting in the<$lf> forest, I’m sure I can be of<$lf> service. Just say the word!@<$00> § 1581186,182082 ¶ Nova:<$lf> That which you see over there<$lf> is known as the Pao Bridge.<$0E>Across the Pao Bridge lies the<$lf> Pao Plain. Runefaust will do<$lf> anything to slow our progress.@<$00> § 1581342,18211E ¶ Zylo: In the forest, knights<$lf> cannot move so quickly.<$0E>The birdmen and I will go<$lf> first and take the enemy<$lf> by surprise!@<$00> § 1581460,182194 ¶ Balbaroy: Leave it to us!@<$00> § 1581487,1821AF ¶ Amon: When it comes to a sky<$lf> battle, no one can defeat us!@<$00> § 1581547,1821EB ¶ Zylo: Let’s get going, Diane!@<$00> § 1581578,18220A ¶ Diane: Yes, Lord Zylo!@<$00> § 1581602,182222 ¶ <$09>: § 1581604,182224 ¶ Make sure you<$lf> don’t get too spread out,<$lf> or you’ll be sitting ducks!@<$00> § 1581674,18226A ¶ Nova: <$09>, we’ve<$lf> defeated all of the enemies.<$0E>But, I fear the enemy may be<$lf> amassing an even greater<$lf> force at Pao Bridge.<$0E>We can always go back<$lf> to Bustoke and regroup.@<$00> § 1581840,182310 ¶ Silver Knight: You dare<$lf> question Lord Balbazak’s<$lf> authority?@<$00> § 1581901,18234D ¶ Pelle: Hmph! Since when do<$lf> I take orders from you? The<$lf> only one I answer to is me!@<$00> § 1581985,1823A1 ¶ Silver Knight: Watch it!<$lf> You’re only a mercenary. <$lf> Do what you’re told!@<$00> § 1582058,1823EA ¶ Pelle: Here! Take your filthy<$lf> money. I’m no longer<$lf> taking orders from you!@<$00> § 1582134,182436 ¶ Silver Knight: I see...<$lf> In that case, do as you like.@<$00> § 1582189,18246D ¶ Silver Knight:<$lf> Once I’m through with you...<$0E>you’ll have all the time in<$lf> the world to defend your<$lf> honor... in the afterlife!@<$00> § 1582314,1824EA ¶ Pelle: Vile fiend! Aieeee...@<$00> § 1582344,182508 ¶ Silver Knight: Heh heh heh.<$lf> Now, no one will stand<$lf> in my way.<$0E>The Shining Force will be<$lf> perfect target practice<$lf> for my Laser Eye!@<$00> § 1582475,18258B ¶ Anri: What’s that giant thing<$lf> across the bridge...?@<$00> § 1582528,1825C0 ¶ Nova: Hmm...<$02>Perhaps it’s one<$lf> of those laser weapons they<$lf> used in ancient times.@<$00> § 1582610,182612 ¶ Tao: Laser weapon?<$lf> Is that like...<$02>magic?@<$00> § 1582653,18263D ¶ Lowe: Laser weapon?<$lf> Sounds pretty silly to me!@<$00> § 1582701,18266D ¶ <$09>:<$lf> Nova, what the heck is<$lf> a laser weapon, anyway?@<$00> § 1582752,1826A0 ¶ Nova: I don’t know<$lf> the details, but...<$0E>Apparently it uses highly<$lf> focused light to<$lf> create a powerful beam.@<$00> § 1582859,18270B ¶ <$09>: Ah, I see...<$05><$lf> So, we can’t waste any<$lf> time on the bridge, huh?@<$00> § 1582925,18274D ¶ Nova: Precisely! Everyone must<$lf> cross the bridge and approach<$lf> the enemy as fast as they can!@<$00> § 1583018,1827AA ¶ Silver Knight:<$lf> No, it can’t be...<$05><$lf> Don’t think you’ve won yet!<$0E>No matter how hard you try,<$lf> you’ll never make it across<$lf> the plain!<$0E>General Elliot will stop<$lf> you dead in your tracks!<$lf> Ha ha ha ha! HA ha ha ha!@<$00> § 1583225,182879 ¶ Pelle: Whew, If I hadn’t<$lf> got stuck on that branch,<$lf> I would have been a goner!@<$00> § 1583304,1828C8 ¶ Pelle: Hey! Aren’t you<$lf> <$09>, the guy in<$lf> charge of the Shining Force?<$0E>I saw the whole thing!<$lf> You guys are crazy to take on<$lf> the entire army of Runefaust!<$0E>Ha ha ha! I love it!<$lf> You’re my kind of people!@<$00> § 1583501,18298D ¶ <$09>:<$lf> ...Is that... a compliment?@<$00> § 1583533,1829AD ¶ Pelle: Yeah!<$lf> You’ve got guts. I like that.<$0E>I was fed up with the way<$lf> Runefaust was doing things.<$lf> Let me join up with you guys!@<$00> § 1583661,182A2D ¶ <$09>:<$lf> ...OK, then.<$05><$lf> Welcome aboard!@<$00> § 1583695,182A4F ¶ Pelle joins the Shining Force!@<$00> § 1583727,182A6F ¶ Having destroyed Runefaust’s<$lf> secret weapon, the Laser Eye,<$lf> the Shining Force presses on<$0E>...and emerges at last from<$lf> the steep, mountainous<$lf> terrain of Bustoke.<$0E>Before them spans the Pao<$lf> Plain, connecting the western<$lf> and eastern continents...@<$00> § 1583969,182B61 ¶ Mawlock:<$lf> Well, here we are!<$lf> We’ve reached our destination.@<$00> § 1584029,182B9D ¶ Narsha: Where...?@<$00> § 1584048,182BB0 ¶