Lufia II Script Version 1.2 Transcribed by RHuse12345 {Robert W. Huse} [r_huse@hotmail.com] Part IV: Love My Sword *********************************************************************** [Some time after Gades' death, everyone was gathered outside the shrine in Parcelyte for the marriage of Maxim and Selan. The two exited the shrine and kissed] Woman #1: Congratulations, Selan! You look so beautiful! Man #1: Madam, Selan. You are, you are really getting married! [got misty-eyed] Man #2: Hey, stop crying! This is the happiest day in her life! Guy [to Dekar]: It's been only a month since Maxim returned. They rushed into the marriage, alright. Dekar: Hey, Guy! What about your girlfriend? Isn't she asking you to get married, too? [Jessy arrived behind Guy's back] Guy [cocky as usual]: Yeah, but women don't understand the adventurous male spirit. Warriors don't need women! [Jessy got right in Guy's face] Jessy: So, is that how you really feel about us, Guy? Guy [shocked]: Wh...whoa! Jessy! What are you doing here? Jessy: I'm here for the wedding. If you really feel that way, I can leave you anytime. [Jessy turned away] Guy: Hey, now. I was just joking, Jessy. I need you, you know that. Jessy [unimpressed]: Uh-huh. Sure, Guy. [Jessy ran off] Guy: Come on, Jessy! I mean it! I was just joking. Hey! Wait up! [Guy ran after her] Dekar: So that's a true warrior, huh!? [Maxim and Selan came up to watch] Selan: I guess that's the way they show each other affection. Dekar [turning to Selan]: Hey, Selan! You look really cool in that wedding dress. Selan: Thanks. [A soldier ran to the newlyweds] Soldier: Commander Selan! Monsters are in the southern part of the castle! We need your help! [Everyone turned to give the soldier a unified dirty look] Selan [crinkled her nose]: You guys, it's our wedding day! Can't you be a little more sensitive? Maxim [turned to Selan]: But Selan, aren't you hiding a sword under your dress? Selan [turned to Maxim]: You know about that, huh? I feel like something's missing without it. But you, too, Maxim. You have your sword, right? Maxim: Well, this is like a part of me... Selan [urgently]: Please, Commander! Selan: I guess I have to... [Turned to Maxim] What do you think, Maxim? Maxim: The wedding needs some kind of attraction, don't you think? Selan: Yeah, I guess so. [The dress and the tuxedo flew off to reveal their more familiar battle attire. A running Guy saw them and stopped his dash] Guy: Oh, Maxim! I heard you're off to the battle. I'll join you! Jessy [catching up to Guy]: Guy! Whatever happened to the talk about our wedding!? Guy [panicking]: Maxim, Selan. I'll go ahead and meet you guys later, ok!? [Ran out of sight] Jessy: Hey wait, Guy! [Pursued Guy again] Maxim: Shall we, Selan!? Selan: Yes, sir! [The couple headed for the castle] Dekar: I thought the idea was to put the knife into the wedding cake and not into monsters! Well, I guess it's their style. I'd better go ahead and give them a hand. [Ran to the castle] Cleric: It's their wedding day... King: It's alright. They can deal with ordinary monsters easily. As long as villains like Gades stay away, this world will remain at peace. Cleric: Yeah. Thanks to Maxim's risking his life to defeat Gades, we now have this precious peace. King: Indeed. Maxim's really some guy! Cleric: That's for sure. [Soon spring rolls around, and Maxim arrived at his and Selan's house] Maxim: Hello, I'm home. Selan [went to Maxim]: Hi! Maxim: hmm. Something smells good! Selan: Doesn't it! I tried something different today. Maxim: Really!? What is it? Selan: I deep fried jelly in olive oil. Maxim [unsure]: Heh...? Is it...um...you know...edible? Selan [ticked off]: Didn't I just say I tried something different?! Maxim: Did it work? Selan [sarcastic]: Ha, ha...ha. [Spring passed and summer arrived. Maxim and Selan walked down the main street of Parcelyte] Selan: It's really hot... Maxim: Yep, it's summer alright. [Lemmy rushed up to Selan] Lemmy: Selan, aren't you going to the sea this year? Selan [to Maxim]: Let's see... Maxim, are we going to the sea? Maxim: The sea, huh!? That sounds good. Lemmy [to Maxim]: Selan's swimsuit has two parts, top and bottom. And so tiny, too. Maxim: Two pieces, huh? Tiny, huh? Hmm... [Maxim contemplated Selan in such attire, and his spouse became quite annoyed] Selan: That was last year. You wear something like that when you're young. I'll wear the one piece. Maxim [liked that as well]: ...Hmm!! [Summer soon gave way to fall. Selan trained with a knight who got quickly beaten] Knight: I...I give up! Selan [disappointed]: What!? That's all? It's the perfect season for training. Can't you keep it up a little longer? Knight: Ye...yes, sir! I see you're still as strong as ever, Commander. Selan [surprised to hear that]: You think so? But I haven't been practicing much since I got married. [turned to Maxim who's standing nearby] Right, Maxim? Maxim [went to Selan]: No, but you wave your sword a lot when we fight. That's scarier than a real battle. Knight: So that's her secret. You're probably the only one strong enough to be her husband, Sir Maxim! Maxim [to the knight]: It certainly isn't an easy job! I get more nervous fighting Selan than monsters, you know. Selan [gave Maxim a dark look]: You're not implying I'm worse than a monster, I hope! Maxim: Well, sometimes... Selan [blew her stack]: Maxim! [Selan pushed Maxim back with a series of sword strokes while he desperately parries her sudden assault] Knight: Whew, incredible swordsmanship! Really, they are quite a pair! [The cold winter soon rolled in. Maxim and Selan were outside the shrine] Selan: It's almost been a year since we were married... Maxim [joined her]: It's gone by so fast. Selan: I know. Maxim [turned to Selan]: Are you...happy, Selan? Selan [turned to Maxim]: Can't you tell? Maxim [turned away]: I think I know. Selan: Hey... Do you love me? Maxim [turned back]: Do I have to tell you? Selan [turned away]: Yes. Maxim: So you're going to make me say it. Selan: I need to hear it sometimes... Maxim: Selan... I... [The couple embraced in the cold winter air] [Many months later, Selan was in bed while her aunt held a baby - Selan's baby] Aunt: It's a boy, Selan! Selan: My...my baby... [Maxim rushed up from downstairs] Maxim: Selan! Selan: Look, Maxim! It's a boy. He looks just like you... Maxim: Good job, Selan. A really good job. Selan: Yeah. Maxim: We have to name him. Selan: I've been thinking about that. How about Jeros? Maxim: Jeros... Yeah, it's a good name. Yes, he is out Jeros. Selan: I was hoping you'd like it. Maxim: A name you chose? Of course I would. Selan: Thanks. [Some time later, Maxim returned home to his lovely wife and mother of their child] Selan: Hi, my love! Maxim: How's Jeros doing? Selan: He's sleeping. Maxim: I thought so. I couldn't hear his voice from outside. Selan [furrowed her brow]: That sounds like I'm always making him cry or something. Maxim: Well...you're not very good at getting him to go to sleep, are you? Selan: Neither are you! [Before the real fireworks began, they heard a strange yet familiar sound from upstairs] Maxim: What's that sound? Selan: It came from the bedroom. Let me check! [Selan hurried upstairs, and Maxim joined her. They found Jeros in the clutches of a fiend they'd last seen at the North Labyrinth two years previously - Idura] Maxim: You...you...! You're Idura! Idura [smirking as usual]: I've got your little baby. Maxim [outraged]: What do you think you're doing!? Idura: Orders from one up high. Maxim [even more outraged]: Who!? If it's Gades, he's history! Idura: No, no. Not Gades. Too bad you don't know yet. Maxim: What are you talking about? Idura: Come to the North Lighthouse to find out. [Warped out with Jeros] Selan [almost panicking]: Maxim...Jeros! Our baby! Maxim: I know. We've got to go to the North Lighthouse. [The couple rushed from their house much to the shock of their neighbors in Parcelyte. They decided to inform the King of the dire news so they headed for the throne room in Parcelyte Castle] King [shocked]: What!? Jeros was kidnapped by Idura!? Maxim [nodding gravely]: Idura said to go to the North Lighthouse. King: Idura was under Gades, wasn't he? Maxim: That's what I thought, too. But I guess he's not.. King [dark look]: I don't like this. It sounds like there are others with the enormous power of Gades. Maxim: I have no idea. In any case, I'll head for the North Lighthouse before anything happens to Jeros. King: Yes, yes, of course. Jeros' well-being comes first. Go quickly. [Maxim and Selan left the castle and proceeded north to the lighthouse. They fought their way up to the top floor where they a found a baby lying on the floor] Selan: Jeros! [As she approached her infant son, Idura appeared before her to block her path] Idura: You're here... Selan [desperate for Jeros' well-being]: Jeros's okay, isn't he? Idura: Don't worry. He's just fine...for now. Selan [outraged at the abductor of her child]: What did my son ever do to you!? Idura: I am under orders from a certain someone to ensure your bloodline ceases, Maxim. Maxim: My...bloodline. Idura: We do not really need to talk, now do we? [Selan approached the madman] Idura: Don't you move! [Idura backed up to cover Jeros] Idura: One step more and you'll never see daylight again! Oh, I forgot. His fate will be grim, no matter what you try to do. Ha, ha, ha! [At that moment, Iris appeared near the gloating Idura, neatly scooped up Jeros and vanished. She then reappeared behind Maxim with Jeros in her arms] Idura [not smirking anymore]: Wh...what!? Iris: Maxim, NOW! [Maxim and Selan moved in to fight Idura. They withstood the sorcerer's spells and soon brought him down] Idura: Aggrrrrh! [Idura warped from the lighthouse] [Selan rushed back to Jeros. Iris returned him to his mother, who held him tightly. Maxim went to face Iris] Selan [soothing Jeros]: Oh, my baby Jeros. It's ok now. Maxim: Iris... Iris: Good to see you again, Maxim. Maxim: I began my journey as you told me. I've met many people in many places, and I've met Selan. Iris: ...... Maxim: I defeated Gades and brought peace to the world. You did mean that I was to fight Gades? Iris: Exactly. But...your fate has changed. Maxim: What do you mean? Iris: If you had died when you defeated Gades, peace would have returned to the world. But you married Selan and left a descendant. You were supposed to die in that tower. But I... [A distraught Iris didn't finish. Maxim didn't understand why she was so stressed out] Maxim: ......? Iris [regaining her composure]: The flow of time is changing. Even I cannot see the future any more. I can tell you it's time for you to go. To protect your loved ones, you must fight again. Maxim: Are you saying there is an enemy stronger than Gades? Iris: If in fact you have the power to change fate, you will one day know the truth. [Iris walked a few paces from Maxim, turned to face him and then teleported from the lighthouse] Selan: Maxim... Maxim: Selan...is Jeros alright? Selan: Yes. Maxim: ...... Selan: You're going, aren't you, Maxim? Maxim: I must go to protect you and Jeros. Selan: I'm going with you. Maxim: No, you can't. You must stay with our son. Selan: If I were an ordinary mother, I could wait with Jeros for you to come back. But I know different. I know how to fight! I want to fight to protect Jeros! Maxim: You may not be able to see him again once you go on. Selan: If we can't defeat the enemy, this world will end sooner or later anyway. But... Maxim: But what? Selan: I will come back to Jeros and lead a quiet life, with you and Jeros, in a world at peace. Maxim: I knew I couldn't stop you. Ok. The first thing we should do is track down Idura. Selan: Before that, let's go back to Parcelyte. We can't take Jeros with us. Maxim: Alright. [The couple returned to their home in Parcelyte. They left Jeros with Selan's aunt] Selan: Auntie, please look after my Jeros for me. Auntie: Don't worry about Jeros. But, Selan...why you? Why do you have to fight? My only hope was for you to have the ordinary happiness of a mother, you know. Selan: Auntie, I AM happy. I fight for the people I truly love. What mother can do this? Auntie: I guess that's another way to look at it. In any case, I'll take care of Jeros just fine. Selan: Thank you. I'm counting on you. Auntie: Selan... You have to come back. Jeros needs you. Selan: I know, I know, aunty. [The couple left their home. They talked to the townsfolk and learned Idura headed north towards the port town of Aleyn, which was east of Bound Kingdom. They warped back to Bound Kingdom, then proceeded east past the Ancient Tower to the small shrine that led to Aleyn. The soldiers stepped aside for them, and they went through the door. As they warped across the river, they encountered Guy and Dekar] Guy: Hey, Maxim! Dekar [to the couple]: Where are you two going? Maxim: Guy! Dekar! Guy: Were you just going to go off without saying anything to us? I thought we were a team! Dekar: Did you really think we wouldn't notice an enemy bigger than Gades making a move!? Maxim: ...... Guy: Let me tell you. I'm not going for you. I'm going because there's someone I have to protect, too. Dekar [to Guy]: I heard you still hadn't married that someone you must protect. Talk about slow! Guy: Ha! What do you know about love anyway? You don't even HAVE a girlfriend! Dekar [proudly]: My love is my sword! Guy [raised an eyebrow]: If you ask me, you should stay away from thoughts like that. Dekar [to Maxim]: Anyhow, I'm going no matter what you say, Maxim. Maxim: I know. You two will do what you have to do no matter what I say. Guy: That's right. Well, shall we then? [Guy and Dekar rejoined the party, which continued east to Aleyn. According to the citizens, Idura had destroyed all the ships and headed east to the Ustark Continent. Jyad, a master shipbuilder, could remedy the situation. However, he was on the North Mountain. The group headed for the mountain and fought their way through treacherous caverns. Along the way, they met a man] Maxim: Are you Jyad, by any chance? Man: That's me. Who are you folks? Maxim: I'm Maxim. I'm after someone on the East Continent, but the ships in Aleyn were destroyed. Jyad [shocked]: What!? All the ships destroyed? What about my Margos? Maxim: I didn't see any ships at all in port, so probably... Jyad [ticked off] Darn it! What's goin' on? [Shook his head and tried to look on the bright side] Well, that makes my coming here worthwhile, huh! Maxim: What are you saying? Jyad: There's a tree called the phantom tree in this mountain. It's light, strong, ideal for ships. I'm a darn good shipmaker, you see. As soon as I can get the tree, I can make the best. But the monster ahead is too tough, so I'm stuck sitting here doing nothing. Dekar: That's easy, then. Let us take care of the monster. Jyad: Are you sure? Dekar: Trust me! But in return, please take us to the East Continent when you finish the ship. Jyad: Sure. No problem. Dekar: We've got a deal! [Jyad followed the group onward when a large monster appeared before them] Maxim: This might be the one. [The group fought the two lions and quickly dispatched them. They proceeded to a small ledge and found a large tree] Jyad [in awe]: Th...this is it... [went to the tree] Guy [also in awe]: This tree is huge! Is this it? Jyad: Yeah! I'm sure of it! Maxim: Do you think you can a ship out of this? Jyad: Sure - the best! Right! I'll go back to the city and organize some help. [goes to leave] Maxim [remembered something]: Oh, wait! Jyad [turned anxiously]: What is it? I have to go back right away and... Maxim: You can go back to the city in a flash. Jyad: What? Maxim: Would you come over here and stay close to us? [Jyad reluctantly came near to the group] Maxim: Selan, we're ready. Selan: Alright. Warp! [In an instant, everyone materialized at the edge of Aleyn] Jyad [looked around]: So that's what a "Warp" is. Selan: Was that your first time? Jyad [turned to Selan]: Yeah. I don't meet many people who can use spells. My stomach feels kind of weird. Selan: You're just spell sick. It happens to some people when they get hit with one. Jyad [incredulous]: Me? Sick? You're kidding! [Jyad got slightly self-important] I've never been sick! Even riding out a storm. Selan: Ships and spells are different. You'll get used to it. Jyad [declining]: No thanks. I prefer ships. Oh, that's right. I've got a ship to make. I'm off to fetch the wood. The ship will be done in a couple of days. I'll show you my best work. Come back then, ok!? [Jyad went off to start work] Selan [to Maxim]: I guess sailors like cruising better than warping. Dekar: I'm so used to warping that I can't travel around slowly in ships. Maxim [to Dekar]: But you can't get to places you've never been by Warp. That means we must travel by ship. Dekar: Hmm...that's true. Selan: By the way, Maxim. What are we going to do until the ship is done? Maxim: Jyad said a couple of days, so we have to stay in the city until then. Guy: Maxim. I just remembered something I have to do. Dekar: Me, too. Guy [to Dekar]: You're not thinking of going out on the town, are you? Dekar [to Guy]: Not to show off or anything, but, besides being great and all, I'm also good at making friends! Guy: No woman in her right mind would befriend you. Dekar: Save it until you see what I can do, alright? [Headed to town] Guy [calling out to Dekar]: Where is this confidence coming from!? You've got nothing special to be proud of! [to Maxim] You head us. We'll be chillin' around this city for a couple of days. [Headed into town as well] Selan [crinkling her nose]: Typical males! Maxim: ...... [Two days pass, and Maxim and Selan found Jyad at the dock with a newly finished ship] Jyad: Look at this beauty! I did it! It's done. This is the newly born Margos! Maxim: Incredible! It's amazing how fast you can work! Jyad [tried to be humble]: It's nothing, really. A piece of cake. Do it all the time... Ha, ha, ha! [Guy came to the dock] Guy: Oh, it's ready, huh? What good timing! I needed a break from the party. [Dekar soon caught up to Guy] Dekar: Yeah, you just don't know how to handle the wild side like I do, huh!? Guy: Look who's talking! Who was it that got smacked up side the head by a "new friend"? Dekar [stammered a bit]: You don't know how strong she was. She's probably stronger than Gades! Guy [not buying it]: Uh-huh. Sure. Selan [to Dekar]: It's not strength! She just knows how to handle brutes like you. Maxim: In any case, Jyad, would you take us to the Ustark Continent? Jyad: Why not! And where exactly did you want to go? You can go to either Narcysus port on Ustark or Gruberik port where the Ancient Cave is. [Answer "Narcysus"] Jyad: Alright. Let's go to Narcysus! [The Margos took everyone east across the sea to Narcysus. The first person they met told them a weird man, clearly Idura, appeared a couple of days ago and destroyed all the ships. Another said the same man went to the North Tower. As they headed from the dock, they heard a strange flute sound from a distance] Dekar: Huh? What's this flute sound? [A young woman came their way, her eyes glazed] Woman #1: I...I must go... Guy: Wh...what the...? [The woman left town, followed by another woman and a little girl, all in the same condition. A third woman comes their way. Dekar stops her] Dekar: Hey! What's going on? Where are you going? Woman #3 [not acknowledging Dekar]: North...the North Tower. I must go to the North Tower. [The woman walked out of town like the others, and the strange song ended] Guy: The flute has stopped. [A voice called out from behind] Voice: Marsa! [A sailor hurried towards the group] Dekar: Hey, what's happening around here? Sailor: I don't know. It's just that all the young women have left the city. Anyway, I'll try to go after Marsa! [the sailor ran out of town] Guy: Only the young women have gone. That flute sound stinks. Dekar: Yeah, very fishy! Selan: But nothing happened to me. Guy [shrugs]: I guess it's because you're married. Dekar: Only the young single women, huh. They must want to use their life-force for something. Guy [very shocked]: Life-force!? Then they're in great danger, for sure! Dekar: We've got to do something to save them! I'm off! [starts to leave gallantly] Guy: Wait a minute, Dekar! I'll go with you. Dekar: No, that won't be necessary. Guy: It doesn't matter. I'm going. I can't let you be the hero and not me. Dekar: You already have a girlfriend in Tanbel, don't you!? Guy [too proudly]: A man in battle needs a little romance. Dekar: Oh, come on! Why don't you go ahead and marry her, huh!? [Selan grew tired of their bickering] Selan: I can't take this nonsense. Leave them alone and let's just go ourselves, Maxim! Maxim: Yeah! [started to leave] Guy: Wait up, Maxim. Alright. Let's all go together. Dekar: I won't be defeated, you know! [The recently reconciled group headed northeast to the Tower of Sacrifice. They soon reached the top floor to find three women and a little girl in the center of the room] Guy: Maxim, look! The girls from the city! [Guy rushes to the girls] Narcysus Woman #3: Did you come here to save us!? Guy [not humble as usual]: Yeah. As long as I'm here, you have nothing to worry about. [Maxim and Selan joined Guy and the girls] Narcysus Woman #1: We will be ok now, won't we? Narcysus Woman #2: I thought we'd never get out of here. [Steel barriers rose from the floor and trapped everyone in the center of the room] Guy: Darn it! It's a trap! [Outside the cage, the nefarious Idura appeared] Idura: It's you folks. I knew you'd come. Maxim [dark look at Idura]: Idura... Idura [pointed to the Narcysus women]: Those girls will be used to resurrect Sir Gades. I'll let no one stop me! Maxim [shocked at the revelation]: To revive Gades!? Do you have enough power to revive Gades? Idura [shook his head]: I don't have the power to revive Sir Gades. Maxim: Who then? Idura [ecstatic]: Soon, all will know of the four Sinistrals, for they have begun to make their move! [A voice spoke from behind Idura] Voice [cocky]: Are you still speaking as if you don't know what you're talking about? I just hate that! [Idura turned around to see Dekar behind him] Idura: Y...you! How did you get here!? [Dekar doesn't answer, but ran to the cage instead] Dekar: You ladies can relax now. Dekar has come to the rescue. [Narcysus Woman #3 ran to the bars] Narcysus Woman #3: Are you going to save us? Dekar: As long as you believe in me, no enemy can beat me. Narcysus Woman #3 [overjoyed]: Oh, yes! I believe in you. [Guy ran behind the woman] Guy: Beware of this sweet talker. His skill is sure, but a thinker he's not, with muscle for brain. Dekar: Ha! Look who's talking! You're inside the trap and I'm not. Now who's the thinker? Narcysus Woman #3: He's right! I believe in Sir Dekar. Dekar: Thank you, thank you so much. You just made me invincible! [faced off with Idura] Come on, Idura. I am perfectly ready! Idura [sighed with remorse]: 'Tis my loss. As you are now, there is no way I can win. The girls are yours. [The cage receded back into the floor] Dekar: Hmm, since you're a fast learner and since I'm a nice guy, I'll let you live. Now beat it! [Idura disappeared] Dekar [to the freed captives]: As I promised, ladies, you are safe now. Narcysus Woman #3: Oh, Sir Dekar... [At that moment, the cage rose once again] Dekar: Oh, darn it! Narcysus Woman #3: ...... Guy [to Dekar]: you're just not real swift, are you!? Dekar [went to Guy in anger]: What did you say!? You were the one who fell for the trap! Guy: And where do you think YOU are now!? [Idura reappeared, for he'd never left the tower in the first place] Idura [looked triumphant]: Easy! So easy. Guy: I hate it! I just hate so see dumb Idura so proud of nothing! Oh, my blood boils! Idura: Ha, ha, ha! Dekar: Humph! Don't think you're so smart because you trapped us in this shabby cage! Idura: The spell Escape is blocked inside the cage. To wit, you cannot get out using magic. Dekar: So who needs magic? Idura: What do you mean? Dekar [behind him]: Ladies, would you kindly step aside? [Narcysus Woman #1 stepped aside. Dekar backed up and rammed into the cage full force] Idura [almost rolling on the floor]: Waah! Ha, ha, ha! You've finally lost it! Ha, ha, ha! [Dekar rammed into the cage two more times] Idura [mocking his enemy]: Ha! Forget it! You can't break that! [A fourth Dekar ram sendt the bars flying] Idura [in shock]: Huh!? Dekar: You'd better make your cage a little stronger next time, eh! [Maxim, Selan, and Guy joined Dekar in confronting Idura] Guy: The game's over. Here we go! [The group did battle with Idura once more and defeated him again] Idura: Agrrrrh!! [Idura warped from the tower, and the cage finally lowered for good] Dekar: He flees faster than anyone I know. Narcysus Woman #3: Thank you so much. Dekar: I could only do that because you had faith in me. [A voice called out from the back] Voice: Marsa! [Narcysus Woman #3 turns to see her sailor coming to her, the same one the group met earlier in Narcysus] Marsa: Kreg! Kreg: Are you alright, Marsa? Marsa: Yes, I'm fine. I knew you would come, Kreg! Kreg: Of course. Let's go back. [Kreg and Marsa left for Narcysus, and another man from Narcysus entered the room] Narcysus Man #1: Emily! [Narcysus Woman #2 goes to the man] Emily: I was so scared. Narcysus Man #1: You're alright now. [Emily and Narcysus Man #1 left, and another man appeared] Narcysus Man #2: Kaila! [Narcysus Woman #1 went to him] Kaila: I was thinking of nothing but you. Narcysus Man #2: Same here... Let's return to the city. [The couple left, and the remaining girl, the youngest one, approached Dekar] Narcysus Girl: Sir Dekar, thank you so much. Because you saved me, I can...be your bride. Dekar [flattered, but concerned]: Really? But... [Before Dekar could finish, a young voice called from the back] Voice: Lulu! [Narcysus Girl turned to see Narcysus Boy come to her] Lulu: Iyan! Iyan: I was so worried about you, Lulu. Are you ok? Lulu: Yes. [Turned to Dekar] I'm sorry, Sir Dekar. I forgot I'm already engaged to Iyan. Goodbye! [Iyan and Lulu ran from the tower, which left Dekar a bachelor once more] Dekar: Men in battle do not need women! My love is my sword! [The others walked some distance from Dekar] Selan: Let's leave him alone for a while. But Maxim... Maxim: I know. It's what Idura said, right? Guy: The resurrection of Gades and the four Sinistrals on the move, right? Maxim [pensive]: When we fought Gades at the West Tower in Gordovan, he called himself a Sinistral. Guy: So you think there are three other Sinistrals like Gades? Maxim: I don't know. But Idura said that people would soon know about the four Sinistrals. Selan: They'll finally show themselves to us. Maxim: Yeah. [Dekar rejoined the group] Dekar: Whether they are Sinistrals or just garbage, I'll defeat them all! I am invincible! Maxim [not quite agreeing with Dekar's self-assesment] Ye...yeah, you're right. Let's go back to Narcysus now, anyway. [The group left the tower and returned to Narcysus to rest. The freed women were very grateful. One said a woman was talking to Idura when they arrived. The aforementioned woman left for Karlloon, so she said. A couple of townspeople also said Idura was headed for Karlloon. They met a man on the second floor of a house near the edge of town] Man: My dream is to become a big inventor like Lexis. Selan: Lexis? Man [surprised]: You don't know? The genius inventor of the century. Should be in Treadool east of here, but he's so busy. I tried to see him a couple of times, but never got to. [The group left Narcysus and headed east for Karlloon. There, they learned a strange couple headed for the shrine north of town. When they did, a strange light flew into the shrine. Many said the light was a super being. The group headed for the shrine. They quickly made it through to encounter Idura once more, but the sorcerer wasn't the same. His smirk was gone, and was replaced with a look of complete shame and utter despair] Idura: Every time I tried to do something, you were in my way. Now I have no place to go. Maxim: What do you mean? Idura [bowing his head]: Sir Amon will not forgive me anymore. Maxim: Amon? Idura: One of the four Sinistrals, Master of Chaos. Sir Amon trusted me as his servant. Thanks to you, I have lost his trust. [Raised his head and looked vengefully at the party] I have nothing to lose. But I cannot let you live! Say your goodbyes! [The party fought Idura once more and beat him - for good. Idura gave them a grim, vengeful smile, much like Gades did back at the Ancient Tower] Idura: You will not escape this shrine ... Ha, ha, ha, ha! [Idura passed away, and the door behind him opened. Curious, the group proceeded through it. In the next room, they found Iris] Maxim: Iris? Why are you here? Iris: Idura caught me. Maxim: but why you? Why did Idura kidnap you? Iris: I do not know. Anyway, thank you so much for helping me. Maxim: Well, I'm glad you're ok. Let's get out of this place. Selan, please. Selan: Alright. Escape! [The party disappeared, but reappeared in the same spot] Selan: It's blocked. Dekar: It's Idura. He had to do such a slimy thing before he left! Guy: We have no choice. Let's walk down. [Guy headed for the door, when the room shook] Maxim: Wh...what!? Guy: The shrine is collapsing! Dekar: So this is Idura's final hurrah, huh!? He can be surprising, I guess. Selan: Come on, we have to do something. Escape's blocked, for heaven's sake! Dekar: What can we do? Iris: There must be some sort of device which is blocking the spell. [Everyone turned to Iris] Dekar: How do you figure that? Iris: Idura is dead, but magic works. That means something must be generating the magic. Dekar: Could be. Maxim: Alright. Let's find out what. [The group headed under the shrine to reach a small room. In the back they saw a black crystal orb on a pedestal, similar to the one in the cave north of Merix] Iris: That ball might be the device! Dekar: Alright. All I have to do is break it, huh! [Dekar and Iris rushed to the pedestal holding the orb] Iris: Break this ball and Escape will no longer be blocked. Dekar: Ok. I'll break it. [Got some distance] Here we go! [Dekar rammed the pedestal and smashed the orb into crystal shards] Iris [smiled at Dekar's delicate touch]: It's a wild way of doing it, but the blockage seems to be gone. Dekar: Well, let's get out of here. [A monster appeared from nowhere and blindsided Dekar] Iris: Hey, Dekar! Dekar [slumped slightly]: Darn it! I...I wasn't paying attention... [A horde of strong monsters led by the vengeance-crazed spirit of Idura appeared] Idura: You people are not going back alive!! Dekar [in total disbelief]: You live!? Idura [beyond reason]: Ha, ha, ha, ha!! FAREWELL!!! Dekar [to Iris]: Go, go, go! Get out of here! [The monsters surrounded Dekar, and the shrine began to break up] Maxim [shouting over the explosions]: Dekar! Hold on! I'll be right there! [The explosions got louder...] Dekar: No! The shrine's not going to last that long. Go! Go, Maxim! [...and more violent...] Maxim: Do you think I can leave you like this!? [...and more destructive...] Dekar: The shrine will be gone before it's over! Iris! Take them back with you...NOW! [...and ever so closer to the group] Iris [trying to protest with unshed tears in her eyes]: Bu...but... Dekar [implacable]: I said GO!!!! [Iris ran to the others] Iris: Escape! [The others teleported out, leaving Dekar to fight alone in the fiery deathtrap] Dekar: Idura! I'll follow you to the ends of the earth! [The shrine began to disintegrate around them as they battle] [Meanwhile, the others materialized at the edge of Karlloon. They all grieved for their fallen comrade] Maxim [head bowed]: Dekar... Selan [tears in her helpless eyes]: No, it can't be true, that Dekar couldn't... Guy [tried to cheer the others with little success]: He'll be ok! Dumb people always make it through alright. Iris [sorrowful]: I am sorry. I shouldn't have used Escape so soon. Maxim [disagrees]: No. If you hadn't used the magic, we all would have been lost. Iris [turned away with grief]: ...... [Iris walked from the others, and Maxim went towards her] Maxim: Where are you going? [Iris turned her grieving face to him] Iris: To pray for Dekar... That's the only thing I can do now. [Left the town with an air of sadness behind her] Guy: What are we going to do now, Maxim? Maxim [returned to Guy with resolve]: Continue on our journey. Sinistrals or not, we're going to get them! [End Part Four]