Meanwhile, back at the Loud House…
Something awoke inside Luan…
Luan realized the power of PK Maelstrom!
"So, how'd it go?"
"Terrible. But we managed to recover the Ionian Tone."
"That's excellent news!"
"What about the file?"
"It's 34% decrypted."
"Well, at least we can make out some of the words. Ionia, which tone should we go for next?"
The Ionian Tone hovers for a bit, as if ruminating on such a trivial question. Eventually, it shapeshifts its "C" into an "E" and resonates an aural pulse. Its way of saying they should go for this one next.
"According to Lana's map, the Phrygian Tone is near the outskirts of Coldwater."
"Another city trip? Count me in!"
"I'll go. I haven't searched for one of these tones yet, so now, it's my turn."
"I'm totes coming along with."
"Why not? I enjoy inflicting pain on myself, so a second turn searching should be just what I need."
"If you really want to be miserable on purpose, then I just have to come along with you!"
"Maybe I should have just let Giegue annihilate me off the face of the Earth. It would be more merciful than having you tag along."
"What are you talking about, Lucy? Besides, I thought you liked being miserable?"
Lucy lets out a defeated sigh. Luan goes back inside to retrieve the Purity Shirt Lori got as a rare enemy drop back during the Mackinaw mission. Luan equips it and gains 34 offense, 64 defense, 88 HP and 88 PP. She heads outside and checks the store to see if they can afford any ultimate equipment and indeed they can! Since their budget skyrocketed after fighting off random enemies, they now have $2183 dollars! Luan buys the Resplendent Dress and Resplendent Sandals for Leni, as well as the Opulent Diadem for Lola. She'd buy something for Lucy but she already has all of her ultimate equipment, barring the ultimate charm. Their budget is now a pitiful $134 dollars. Leni and Lola equip the new items and Leni gets 64 offense, 96 defense, 136 HP and 41 PP from the Resplendent Dress as well as 36 offense, 54 defense, 77 HP and 48 PP from the Resplendent Sandals. The Opulent Diadem gives Lola 96 offense, 97 defense, 98 HP and 99 PP!
With equipment preparations out of the way, Lori drives them to Coldwater. A small city with a nice rustic charm. But there's no time to waste admiring the beauty of this place! They have a tone to find!
"Ionia, where is the Phrygian Tone?"
It responds by drifting to the outskirts of the city. The party follows it to a lush prairie. However, before exploring the seemingly linear prairie, the party notices a high-tech base nearby. The team enters it and sees a girl working on something. They get her attention and she ends up introducing herself.
"Hi, I'm Jordan."
"Funny, you don't look like a country to me."
"Very funny, turbulent one. Huh, that should really be a remixed battle theme. Too bad Itoi-san is done making Mother games."
"Look, why are you here?"
"Just visiting Coldwater, same as you."
"What's that over there?"
"Oh, that's just a battle simulator. I'm kind of a fan of the Mother series, so I made that as a way to train. It has every single enemy from all 3 games."
She notices that Luan is carrying around Lisa's Database.
"Say, is that a Battle Memory? Would you mind plugging it in?"
Luan does so. The machine processes quite a few new encounters.
"Wow, this is great! Say, why don't you use this machine, too? I know that you can already do that from the database but since I can now access them, we can have all sorts of fun challenges competing against one another! It'll be great. Why don't you leave and come back, then I'll have some challenges ready for you.
The party leaves and reenters the base. True to her word, Jordan has already set a record on all the bosses in the database, even ones that haven't been encountered yet!
So, you can beat these records if you want, or you can try to fight me for one of your ultimate equipment pieces. Yeah, I've played Mother 3, so I know about the ultimate equipment. Even though you can buy them at the store or get it as a rare enemy drop. I will always have one piece you might need…but only one.
"Why not? Let's spar."
"There's a catch though, it has to be one on one. So, who will try this challenge?"
"I will."
"Ok. I think I remember your name. Lola, is it? Yeah, a certain someone has told me a whole lot about you."
"Naturally, I am quite famous, you know."
"Right, well let's do this."
Jordan attacked!
Lola tried PK Fire ω!
The psychokinetic power shield deflected PK Fire ω!
Lola takes 320 damage!
Jordan attacks!
Lola takes mortal damage!
Lola attacks!
Jordan takes 42 damage!
Jordan attacks!
Lola takes mortal damage!
Lola got hurt and collapsed!
The battle was lost…
"Well, normally I'd give the equipment to you if you managed to beat me…but I'll make an exception this time. Here are the Resplendent Shades."
Leni equips the Resplendent Shades, giving her 69 offense, 69 defense, 69 HP and 69 PP!
"Wow, thanks Jordan! Say, do you know if you've seen a music note around here?"
"A music note? Yes, actually. But if you're going after it, you'll have to beat the security system I set up around it. And it's pretty strong. It's stronger than me but is it stronger than you? Just go north for about 5 minutes, you'll find it because of their dark blue color scheme."
"Ok, thanks for everything, Jordan."
"Wait, Luan, is it? I have something else I want to give you. You're going to need this."
Luan got a Franklin Badge!
"What is this?"
"Something that will help you. Now go, retrieve your magical music note or something."
The quartet leaves the base and begins heading north. After a short stroll, they find the Phrygian Tone surrounded by 3 statuettes. Upon checking them, they activate!
The Revamped Trio suddenly attacked!
Luan attacks Clyde Statuette!
Clyde Statuette takes 185 damage!
Leni tried PK Thunder ω on Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 167 damage!
Lincoln Statuette takes 171 damage!
Lincoln Statuette takes 179 damage!
Lincoln Statuette takes 180 damage!
Lucy attacks Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 271 damage!
Lola tried PK Fire ω!
Clyde Statuette takes 313 damage!
Lincoln Statuette takes 348 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 324 damage!
Lincoln Statuette called out, and the Revamped Trio struck a pose!
Clyde Statuette tried Lifeup ω!
Clyde Statuette recovered 278 HP!
Lincoln Statuette recovered 256 HP!
Jordan Statuette recovered 249 HP!
Jordan Statuette attacks!
Leni takes 512 damage!
Luan tried PK Wave!
The Barrier Pose made the PK Wave dissipate!
Leni tried PK Thunder ω on Lincoln Statuette!
The Barrier Pose made the PK Thunder ω dissipate!
Lucy attacks Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 274 damage!
Lola attacks Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 283 damage!
Lincoln Statuette tried PK Flash ω!
It had no effect on Luan, it had no effect on Leni, Lucy began crying uncontrollably, Lola got hurt and collapsed!
Clyde Statuette tried Shield α on Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette's shield was reinforced!
Jordan Statuette attacks!
Leni took mortal damage!
Luan attacks Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 312 damage!
Leni attacks Lincoln Statuette!
Lincoln Statuette takes 219 damage!
Lucy used the Shield Snatcher on Clyde Statuette!
Just missed!
Lincoln Statuette tried PK Starstorm ω!
Luan, Leni and Lucy take mortal damage!
Clyde Statuette tried PK Shield ω!
Lincoln Statuette's body was enveloped by the psychokinetic power shield!
Clyde Statuette's body was enveloped by the psychokinetic power shield!
Jordan Statuette's Body was enveloped by the psychokinetic power shield!
Jordan Statuette attacks!
Just missed!
Luan used a Cup of Lifenoodles on Lola!
Lola was revived!
Leni shared a Favorite Pizza with everyone!
Luan, Leni, Lucy and Lola recover 320 HP!
Lucy used the Shield Snatcher on Jordan Statuette!
Jordan Statuette's PK Shield ω disappeared!
Lola attacks Lincoln Statuette!
SMAAAASH!
Lincoln Statuette takes 423 damage!
Lincoln Statuette was destroyed!
The Barrier Pose was broken!
Clyde Statuette tried PK Shield γ on Jordan Statuette!
Jordan Statuette's body was enveloped by the psychokinetic power shield!
Jordan Statuette called out, and the Revamped Duo struck a pose!
Luan attacks!
The Barrier Pose made the attack dissipate!
Leni tried PK Thunder ω on Jordan Statuette!
Jordan Statuette takes 169 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 172 damage!
It didn't hit anyone!
Jordan statuette takes 180 damage!
Lucy used the Shield Snatcher on Jordan Statuette!
Jordan Statuette's PK Shield γ disappeared!
Lola used Healing α on Lucy!
Lucy finally stopped crying!
Clyde Statuette tried Offense Up ω!
Clyde Statuette's offense increased by 48!
Jordan Statuette's offense went up by 64!
Luan tried PK Wave!
The psychokinetic power shield deflected PK Wave!
Luan takes 110 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 616 damage!
Leni tried PK Thunder ω on Jordan Statuette!
Jordan Statuette takes 172 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 174 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 178 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 176 damage!
Lucy used the Shield Snatcher on Clyde Statuette!
Clyde Statuette's PK Shield ω disappeared!
Lola tried PK Fire ω!
Jordan Statuette takes 343 damage!
Clyde Statuette takes 349 damage!
Clyde Statuette tried Lifeup ω!
Clyde Statuette recovered 271 HP!
Jordan Statuette Recovered 269 HP!
Luan tried PK Wave!
Clyde Statuette takes 578 damage!
Jordan Statuette takes 605 damage!
Jordan Statuette was destroyed!
The Barrier Pose was broken!
Leni tried PK Thunder ω on Clyde Statuette!
Clyde Statuette takes 183 damage!
Clyde Statuette takes 192 damage!
Clyde Statuette takes 187 damage!
Clyde Statuette takes 200 damage!
Lucy attacks!
Clyde Statuette takes 259 damage!
Lola attacks!
Clyde Statuette takes 264 damage!
Clyde Statuette tried PK Shield γ!
Clyde Statuette's body was enveloped by the psychokinetic power shield!
Luan attacks!
SMAAAASH!
Clyde Statuette takes 515 damage!
Clyde Statuette was destroyed!
You win!
The party gained 12345 experience points!
Luan's level is now 50!
HP went up by 8
PP went up by 7
Offense went up by 6
Defense went up 5
IQ went up by 10
Speed went up by 7
Leni's level is now 49!
HP went up by 11
PP went up by 11
Offense went up by 1
Defense went up by 5
IQ went up by 3
Speed went up by 4
Lucy's level is now 48!
HP went up by 4
PP went up by 6
Offense went up by 6
Defense went up by 7
IQ went up by 4
Speed went up by 13
Lola's level is now 47!
HP went up by 12
PP went up by 9
Offense went up by 6
Defense went up by 8
IQ went up by 7
Speed went up by 7
After fighting off the security system, Luan grabs the note.
"A security system made out of stone, fighting the Revamped Trio showed you're never alone. For more than holding on your own, you now obtain the Phrygian Tone."
Luan got the Phrygian Tone!
Something awoke inside Luan…
Luan realized the power of PK Deluge!
"Mission success! Let's report back to Lori."
The screen pans over to the base, where it seems Jordan had been watching their fight.
"Excellent job, Loud sisters! If anyone can talk some sense into him, it would be you guys. Luan, keep my gift in mind…"
The party heads back to Lori, gives her the good news and they all regroup back at the Loud House to discuss their next plan of action. The Loud sisters have three of the seven tones. If they could recover a fourth tone, they would have a majority. Hopefully that will shut down the Quiet Troop's plans once and for all!
Differences Between Decadence and Mother 3:
Mother 3: This would be the third location visited chronologically. After pulling Doria's needle, Lucas gets challenged by the same mole cricket that he and Claus play fought with 3 years ago. After the mole cricket escorts them to the Mole Cricket Hole Stadium where they have an epic rematch! (which Lucas wins, easily) after navigating the maze of mole cricket tunnels, Lucas' party arrives at Snowcap Mountain. After scaling the mountain to the apex, they meet the magypsy Lydia, who tells them that the needle is behind his house. As soon as they exit his house, the Pigmasks descend on the area! After Lucas encounters the Masked Man, he sics the Steel Mechorilla on them. They manage to destroy the mechanical simidroid but the Masked Man already pulled Lydia's needle, making the score 1-2!
Decadence: This would be the third location visited chronologically. After almost losing their lives due to a new threat, the Louds ask Aeolia where the next tone would be. It tells them that the tone is in Coldwater. After driving there, they stumble upon a high-tech base operated by Jordan. She talks about the battle simulator and gives the Louds a Franklin Badge for later use. She tells them that her security system is guarding the Phrygian Tone. After walking north for a bit and interacting with some dark blue statues, the Louds fight the security system and recover the Phrygian Tone, which awakens yet another ability within Luan! The score is now 2-1!
Author's Note: Don't let her cute looks and nerdy obsession with the Mother series fool you, Jordan is one of the hardest fights in the game! Luckily, it's optional and it is only for a piece of ultimate equipment (barring the Tomboyish Cap) but it won't stop challenge gamers and hackers from trying. In fact, she has special dialogue depending on who beats her.
Lori: "Wow! Of course, the oldest Loud would win! She had to be tough in order to survive this chaos! Lincoln was right...never mess with you!"
Leni: "You've weaponized the power of love to the point where I can't recognize it! You know...I know you miss him...I do, too..."
Luna: "That definitely was a PK Rockin' battle! My blood was pumping the entire time!
Luan: "Is this a surprise? Of course his best and most favorite sister would win! She's a Swiss army knife of PK abilities!"
Lynn: "So, our greatest adversary has beaten both of us...Lincoln must have a ridiculously high defense stat dealing with you! Tough love, isn't it?"
Lucy: "How did you beat me? Frail defenses and almost no attack...are you a mistress of guerilla warfare? Or are you just waiting until I get bored?"
Lana: "The power of the stars all going hypernova on me all at once...consider me illuminated. Lincoln always said you seemed off in your own little world...I see what he means.
Lola: "Your sheer vitriol melted through my PK Shield! Wasn't there a game where you could kill people off with sheer hatred? How did your siblings survive?!"
Lily: "Well...this is embarrassing."
Hacking: "You used a cheat device/bypassed some code/gave yourself statroids. You know, YOU were the one to accept the challenge, so play fair, cheater! Since you cheated, you don't get the ultimate equipment piece. Hackers have no power here! [Game sends you back to title screen]
April Fools Day: This power?! Lincoln...he told me of your power. I thought it was just a legend. Luan...you truly are something special, aren't you? Here's your ultimate equipment piece [gives ultimate equipment piece]. Maybe, try it without your April Fools powers next time.
She starts with a PK Shield γ, so Leni could use PK Thunder or Lucy could use the Shield Snatcher. Lynn is your best bet, since she can cast Shield γ (if she has it) to counter her obscenely high attack! Jordan mainly uses physical attacks, so countering it would be good. Though physical counters only deal half of the damage back, it's not like reflecting PK attacks! Even then, it is a super hard battle!
Remember the Barrier Trio from the original Mother 3? They had 4000 HP but it was all shared? Yeah, not in Decadence! Each statuette is fought separately and has 2500 HP, for a total of 7500 HP! Just imagine fighting Barrier Man, Barrier Gal and Barrier Dude separately! Can you fathom that? Lincoln Statuette is the offensive PK user, Clyde Statuette is the defensive PK user and Jordan Statuette is the physical attacker. Like in the original Barrier Trio fight, the Revamped Trio can call out Barrier Poses and become immune to a certain attack! Defeating one of them breaks their Barrier Pose and the remaining 2 will set up a new Barrier Pose. If there's only one left, they can't pose.
And yes, there are Barrier Poses for each combination:
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Lincoln-Clyde-Jordan
Clyde-Lincoln-Jordan
Jordan-Lincoln-Clyde
Lincoln-Jordan
Lincoln-Clyde
Clyde-Lincoln
Clyde-Jordan
Jordan-Lincoln
Jordan-Clyde
9 different Barrier Pose combinations (default doesn't count, since it's always shown at the start of the fight)!
Enemies in this section are close to levels 35-40.