Dateline: August 24 Thursday
(Kirby Return to Dreamland ost - Grape Garden)
The Halbard took off with everyone as they leave Bryonia Island and then go under stealth along with Bowser and the others use their own transportation to leave Bryonia Island.
"Okay, Wide-Range radars showing no activity detected." Futaba said as she is on the monitor computer. "We've successfully exited the Air Force's surveillance range."
"Well done. Keep on the monitor Futaba." Meta Knight said
"Roger wico!"
"You certainly look good in your outfit, Duvalie." Mona mused. "It look professionally tailored."
"It stands to reason that you would have wore casual attire before at some point." Altina remark.
"Hmph. A soldiers armor is a soldier's pride; but I do carry plain clothes around for when I need to blend in." Duvalie said. "Though until I find the answers I seek, I am ill-worthy of donning my armor again."
"I see. But I'm sure you'll find our answers Duvalie." Ingrid smiled.
"And thanks for helping us out again, guys." Rean smiled before turning to Meta Knight and his crew. "We'll need to use your ship some more while we fumble around searching."
"Ah, think nothin' of it." Blade said.
"Okay, so have you guys found any leads yet to Towa, Alfin and Elise?" Mario asked.
"Unfortunately no." Sword replied. "Security has been on the rise all throughout the Empire since yesterday. We may be limited to the western parts of Erebonia, in terms of where it's safe to land."
"Aye. From our research. It seems Parm and Eryn should be safe to land. But we're gonna need more details about the security, the more viable locations we'll discover." Blade nodded.
"Then, guess we better help out too." Rise said. "I'll use my persona to help in case."
"Right. But it seems we have to look into those places in one at a time. We'll also have to use our connections to gather some intel." Naoto Shirogane remark.
Jusis nodded. "I'll get in touch with Arnauld and see if he can reach some of our contacts further east."
"Then I'll touch base with some RF members over on my end, ones we're sure to trust." Alisa said.
"We've got some guild members on the move, too- both domestic and Liberlian." Sara added. "We can get the fist of the situation through the various request they send in."
"Perfect then. If we can complete some of the task, we might gain something out of it" Levi said. "You don't mind if we use the computer for that right?"
"Not at all. You can use the computers in the computer room or more easier, the computer right over there." Meta Knight turn where they see the computer.
"This one, right?" Rean asked. "Let's take a look, then." He said as they approached as Altina begin to activate it, go to the private activities and look with two red marks and two blue one.
Task: Wads in Cash
Client: Manager Galart
Pay: 5000 Mira
Term: {S}
This town just ain't what it used to be, and I'e been trying to think of a way to support folks who are suffering. If you've got the time, maybe you could come hear me out? I'll be waiting at the Manager's residence in Palm.
Task: Ambergris Amour
Client: Orvid
Pay: 5000 Mira
Term: {S}
I recently had the supremely good fortune to acquire some rare ingredients, but lost them somewhere along my way journey. I need to return to Liberl posthaste, so I'm unable to search for them myself. I would be sincerely grateful for any help. Meet me in the rest area of Titus Gate for more details.
Task: Wads in Cash
Client Manager Galart
Pay: 5000 Mira
Term: {S}
We've been getting reports that a particularly dangerous group of monsters has appeared near Parm Byroad. Please find and slay this horde of creatures
Monster: Creepink Squad
Location: Parm Byroad
-Bracer Guild
Task: Report
Client: Tager
Pay: 10000 Mira
Term: M
Greetings everyone. Forgive the sudden request of me but after we left the island, Lambda spotted a Magic Knight located in the Island. Lambda and I were going to take care of it, but Kokonoe suggested you should for extra experience in combat. I wish you luck against this formidable foe.
Monster: Regulus-Zamiel
Location: Bryonia Island
"Hmm, we got one from Parm, one from Titus Gate, One from the guild and one from Tager." Levi pondered.
"We just left Bryonia Island and a Magic Knight appeared? Damn. Talk about bad luck." Ryuji sighed.
"Still, there are a few points of concern." Makoto told them.
Rean nodded. "Yeah, I get the feeling that Saint-Arkh might've been blocked off entirely. Let's look into these."
"Sounds like a plan. However, we're a big group. We should cut it down a few when we're out there." Levi said. "How many you think it's enough?"
"Perhaps somewhere between six to twelve, would be a most reasonable benchmark." Musse said.
"That reminds me. We also got to answer Ansem the Wise's call. If you have free time, come talk to me." Sora said.
"Yeah. We should do that." Rean nodded.
"Yeesh. This is startin' to seem more and more like just another field study, huh?" Crow asked
"Well... 'Special Ops mission,' in our case." Kurt scratches his cheek.
"Excuse me, but since there are a lot of us, why don't we take part of the missions too? You know like a different team?" Tsubaki suggest.
"That would be a good idea. After all, we wouldn't want to be too bored." Namine nodded.
"So we split into two teams of each team take on each mission?" Peach asked.
"Hmm. What about transporting everyone who are doing the mission when complete?" Roselina wondered
"Oh don't worry about that. I can teleport them using my powers. I can monitor like I usually do." Palutena smiled.
"Okay, then it's settled then. We can either two teams to go on missions or we can have one team go take on each mission." Yu said.
"But there's also a possible chance there are some other people who might need help. But we don't have to worry about that since we're limited to areas." Akira pointed out.
"Sounds like a plan then!" Juna nodded
"Instructor. After careful discussion with Juna and the others, I have assigned the duty of 'first watch' to me." Altina said. "As such, I will be serving as your chaperone once we have landed."
"F-First watch? Chaperone? I appreciate the concern, you guys... But you don't need to worry so much. Levi already has place-"
"I am afraid that this particular matter is not up for debate, Instructor. We will not take our eyes off you, for a single moment."
Levi laughed. "She's got you there, Rean."
Rean chuckled. "All right, Altina. Just make sure you're prepared, I'll call you down once we get to the surface."
Altina smiled. "Thank you, Instructor Rean."
"So who will you be going?" Levi asked.
"Hmm..." Rean thinks for a moment. "Okay. Levi, Mario, Luigi, Bernedetta, and Petra for my team?" Rean suggest. "We can go take on the one in Titus Gate."
"Okay. How about us Phantom Thieves and maybe Ragna and Jin can go visit the manager in Parm?" Akira suggest
"Fine by me." Ragna said.
"If I must." Jin fold his arm.
"Then maybe Team RWBY, and Team JNPR go take on take on that monster request near... where was it again?" Ruby asked.
"Near Titus Gate if I recall." Blake said.
"Then perhaps I can go back to Bryonia Island and take down that Magic Knight." Jusis suggest.
"Then I better come with you. But don't get any wrong ideas." Machias said.
"I like to challenge this Magic Knight. Plus the island has pique my interest." Kazuha said. "Shez, want to come with me?"
"Yeah. Sounds like a fun training." Shez nodded.
"Then allow me to accompany you. I could use more practice." Lucina said.
"I'll come along as well." Samus said.
"Then it settled. Oh, before we forget. Crow, How did you and your team get into the Workshop?" Rean asked
"Oh. Professor Kokonoe discovered the entrance to the Workshop while she had Tager explore Grayborne Mountain Range. She used one of her gadgets to scan the area and eventually pinpoint the workshop's whereabouts. I think this was about five weeks ago during that time with Grima."
"What?! She discovered it five weeks ago?!" Alisa gasped.
"Why didn't she tell us about the Workshop location?" Celine asked
"According to Kokonoe, she just wanted to get back at Alberich for trying to hack into her system to steal anything useful from her. And stealing other technology around the world for the Great Twilight." Lissa explained. "Originally, she was going to blow the whole thing but. But she wants to discover what they were up to along with Osborne."
"So Rean being taken prisoner work in her favor." Dark Pit mused.
"Right. So what should we do about a certain elephant in the room?" Pit turn to Xehanort who change back into an old man.
"Keeping an eye on him is one thing. Certain groups already know that Organization XIII was defeated and many of its members are gone. I doubt any people know who they are." Viridi said.
"It is as she said. You're free to monitor me or even take me onto your little quests. Though I'll change back into my younger form." Xehanort replied.
"As for me, If Xehanort is going out with you, then I ask that you allow me to accompany him." Eraqus said.
"I'm still can't get over the fact that you turn over a new leaf since..." Crow said.
"But he did help us back in the workshop. But I'm sure everyone already has that mindset in motion." Arval said.
"Right. With that in mind, shall we be off?" Riku asked
"Yeah." Rean said as everyone nodded and split up. "Oh, right. Sora."
"Hm, whats up?" Sora turn to him before he look around and see Xehanort is not here.
"How about we go to Radiant Garden since Ansem the Wise requested us."
"Sure. Who's available?" Sora asked
"Well I think it's safe to say everyone at this point. But we probably should have Xehanort stay here... I'll go ask around." Rean asked.
"Got it." Sora then pull out his ARCUS unit as he call someone. "Hello? Hey Izeno. Do you remember the people we talk about? Yes, we're on our way. Okay, see you soon."
After a large discussion...
Sora and the group who wanted to go arrived at the deck.
"Okay, you guys ready?" Sora asked
"Yep." Levi nodded as Class VII old and new, Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, Ragna, SAO group, Team Natsu, Mona, Kazuha, Shez, Arval, Chrom, Lissa, Robin, RWBY, JNPR, Lucina, Byleth, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, Lysithea, Sylvain, Hubert.
"Okay, here we go!" Sora summoned his Keyblade and pointed and shoot a beam of light which open a portal to Radiant Garden.
(BGM ended)
The portal appeared in front of Radiant Garden Central Square as everyone got out of the portal.
"Whoooa..." Juna exclaimed as she and the others look around.
(Kingdom Hearts II Remind ost - Radiant Garden)
Everyone look around and see the area is filled with beautiful flowers and trees, as well as many homes surrounding the area.
"..." Rean was speechless as he look around.
"So this is Radiant Garden... It's beautiful." Kurt mused.
"So this is where Kairi is born." Altina mused.
"My my~ I thought many places we been through, but to witness the city of light living up to its name. I'm simply starstruck!" Musse said.
"It's simply incredible..." Mona mused.
"What a beautiful place." Kazuha sniffed in the air. "What a pleasant scent blows on the breeze."
"So this what would another world feels like outside the galaxies we've traveled." Gaius mused.
"Woohoo! If you excuse me, I'll-" Chrom grabbed Lissa.
"Where do you think you're going?" Chrom asked as Lissa was pulled back, causing her to grumbled.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" Alisa giggled.
Sora then head center to the area and turn to face the group. "Welcome to our side of the universe!"
"I been to Sora's place, Destiny Island before but." Crow then let out a whislte. "But damn."
"I thought the beach was breathtaking... but this city had me completely hypnotize." Edelgard smiled.
"Welcome to Radiant Garden." A voice said as they turned to see Ansem the Wise approaching them. "I am Ansem the Wise… we have heard much about you and Zemuria. It is an honor for us to finally meet."
"The honor is ours." Dimitri said.
Ansem the Wise let out a warm chuckled. "It appears we didn't bring enough for every of you it seems. I'll shall prepare some immediately."
"Some what exactly?" Sara asked.
Ansem turned his head to dig out some Sea Salt Ice Cream. "Theses."
"Ice Cream?" Emma asked
"Oh! That's Sea Salt Ice Cream!" Elliot said. "Me, Annette, Mona, Ash, Lyn, Dedede, Lissa and Lea had some back in Twilight Town."
"Wait, you have been into another world?" Juna gave Ash a deadpan look for 'explain yourself.'
"What, you feeling a little jelly, wild filly?" Ash asked with a smug look on his face.
"I have to admit, I'm curious to know more about this place." Levi admit. "You don't suppose we might have a little detour?"
"Agreed!" Juna respond with sparking eyes. "Come on everyone, let's look around!" She ran off, taking Kurt with her.
"Whoa, Juna!" Kurt exclaimed as they took off.
"Woohoo! Awesome!" Ruby yelled as she took off too with the others.
"Incredible! Look at the waterfall!" Lysithea exclaimed. "It's completely radiant!"
"I think I know where my next date plan with Yuri." Byleth chuckled.
"Or ours." Mario turn to Peach with a smile as she giggled
"Or us!" Daisy said.
"Wow. Not a bad garden." Shez mused.
Kazuha chuckled. "It smell so serene."
Ansem chuckedl "They seem to be lively."
"Well other than Ash, Elliot, Annette, Lissa and Mona. It is their first time visiting." Sora wrap his arms behind his neck.
Later…
"Sorry about that Sora." Rean scratching his hair. "I know we're here because of Ansem's request but it seems we got a little too carried away."
"Ah don't worry about it. I expected something like this would happen." Sora waved his hand. "But at least you guys some fun. Ready to head inside?"
"Yep. We're ready." Mario said as they go into the castle of Radiant Garden which took them to the lab.
"Welcome everyone. I assume you enjoy your time with exploring Radiant Garden?" Ansem asked.
"That's right. We apologize for running off when we were here upon your request." Altina said.
"No need for apologizes. It's an honor that you explore what this world has to offer. Please allow me to introduce you to my assistance." Ansem turn his head as Izeno and Even approached.
"Hey Izeno! Hey Even!" Alisa greeted them
"Nice see you guys again." Kirito waved.
"Good to see you as well, Alisa, Kirito, Yui." Izeno waved back.
"A pleasure miss Reinford. And a welcome to you. My name is Even." Even greeted
"And my name is Ienzo. We heard a lot about you and Zemuria from Sora, Alisa and the others. We even got many souvenirs from your world. It's very fascinating."
"Espcually with the Orbal energy that flourishes throughout the universe. And the Septium Veins as well." Even mused. "In fact, I have visited your world before, but that was when the organization was around. And I made quite a number of discoveries."
"Indeed. The Septium Veins of your world have many mysterious powers. One of those powers was creating a heart." Ansem nodded
"Ah. I remember that topic from Xenmas when Bowser and Ouroboros were facing Dark Bowser." Levi said.
"Yes. As well as other topics such as your heart, Rean Schwarzer." Ansem shook his head. "No... rather, your father's heart. As well as himself."
"Ah." Rean touch his chest. "So you're wondering about this, aren't you?"
"While there are many mysteries between you and your father, that isn't why we ask for you all here. Do you all recall your time with Organization XIII?"
"How could we forget? It was one of the most difficult battles." Akira said. "Why do you ask?"
"They are indeed a formidable force. While it is indeed fortunate that they are no longer operating when you defeated them three weeks ago or so forth. But, do you wish to fight them again?"
"Fight them again? What do you mean?" Shez asked.
"Wait..." Arval respond in surprise. "You're not actually planning on reviving them, aren't you?"
"But Xeha-Mmgh!" Ryuji's mouth was covered by Ann.
'Shush! They don't need to know about Xehanort's resurrection!' Ann whispered.
"...?" Even raised an eyebrow.
"Nothing like that. But you can see them again through data." Izeno said.
"Oh. I get what you're saying. You mean a battle simulation." Kirito said.
"Precisely." Even nodded.
"Oh so this is the training method Sora talk about." Peach mused.
"Yep." Sora nodded "I was surprised about it. But considering what's going on in Zemuria, it's going to be more difficult a fight ahead."
"That is true." Kurt support his arm as he thinks. "Still... to come face to face with the organization again... but through data."
"I must admit, I'm quite surprised at the technology level if you were able to recreate them through data." Musse said.
"I kinda want to see how this data works out." Yui said.
"Same here." Futaba said.
"I'll admit, the data does seem intriguing." Alisa agreed.
"We have these fights set up, mostly for combat training." Ienzo said. "There are three modes to this. Standard, Proud, and Remind."
"So speaking in video game terms... We got Easy Mode, Hard Mode, and Nightmare Mode?" Venti clarified.
"Well I like this challenge!" Yang smirked. "Maybe I'll get to see that brat Vanitas again and punch him in the face again."
"Hmm..." Ruby close her eyes. "I also want to face him too. Back then I fought Marluxia."
"Marluxia..." Haru wrap her arm, looking solemn.
"Ha! I like to face the Organization again and face one of them one by one." Natsu grinned.
"I never got the chance. Maybe this Nightmare level or whatever you call it sounds like a perfect challenge for me." Shez smirked.
'That reminds me. I also need to have that training simulation ready too. But...' Kirito thought.
"Sounds to me this is a good way to pass the time and train as well." Kazuha said. "By facing them again on our current skill level, it's also possible we may reach new height."
"Yeah, that sounds about it." Levi nodded.
"Right. This does sound good training." Rean nodded. "Maybe we'll take you up on this offer."
"Of course. You're free to use them right away. Although, it seems you have to go back to Zemuria because of the Great Twilight, correct?" Izeno asked.
"We invented a teleporter that can take you back to the lab where Ienzo, Even or myself will be able to assist you. But if it nightfall, I'm afraid we must turn it off."
"That's reasonable. We'll make a note of it. Once we finish a few missions we have. We'll come back and train." Rean nodded
"All right then. Oh. That reminds me, Ienzo, and Master will visit Zemuria soon. After all, we wish to help out with the situation with this Great Twilight." Even said
"You mostly want to examine the Septium Veins." Ienzo said with a smirk look on his face.
"Can you blame me? I'm also curious about the Immortals, the Great Twilight, and how is Osborne able to exist if he does not have a heart." Even said, which caught Rean's attention.
Rean then begin to rub his chin as he thinks. 'How my father exists without a heart... I wonder if Xehanort has that answer...'
"Okay then! We better head back then." Sora said.
"Wait a moment." Even turn around and headed into the hallway, then came back. "Take this. This is the teleporter we discussed." He handed over a small device.
Sora take the device. "Got it!"
"Right. Thank you for the training offer. We'll be sure to use it." Rean nodded as Sora and the others leave the castle, Sora open a portal with his Keyblade back to Zemuria as they go in.
(BGM ended)
Rean and the others return to the deck.
"Looks like we're back." Elliot said.
"All right. Now that we got that business done. Let's go begin our mission."
"Right!" Everyone nodded as they headed back to the bridge to go do the missions.
Team A - Parm - Phantom Thieves, Ragna, Jin
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Parm, the Spinning Town)
"Wow. So this is Parm? Neat!" Ann said in awe.
"New Class VII, the Ashen Wolves and Levi were here before." Makoto said. "We should ask the locals about where we can find the manager residence."
"Excuse me, do you know where we can find the Manager's Residence?" Futaba asked a clerk.
"You're looking for the manager? Sure. Just go through that road, pass the blue house with the waterwheel and make a left turn until you see the house on the right. That's the Manager's Resident."
"Got it, thanks!" Futaba waved as they follow the direction and then found the manager's house
"Okay, here it is." Ragna said as he knock on the door. "Hello?"
"Coming!" A voice yelled on the other side as they heard footsteps and the door open. "Oh, hello! Are you looking for the manager?" The man asked.
"Yes. We're here on his request." Akira nodded
"Ah, good! Please come in!" He said as they enter the house. "The manager's room is located upstairs and second door. Hard to miss."
"Thanks!" Ryuiji said as they go up the stairs, knock on the second door.
"Coming." A voice said as Manager Galart open the door. "Oh, how can I help you?"
"Hello. My name is Akira. We're friends with Class VII. You sent the request about financial needs?" Akira said.
"Ah, quite right. Please come in." He said as they enter his room. "Where to begin... Ah, yes. You see, something suspicious has been going on in Parm lately. We've had to comply with military requisitions a few times, which, of course, is understandable. But besides that, we've also been called upon to donate for a subsidy fund."
"You did mention that in the letter." Jin rub his chin. "It was a charity fund for struggling families of conscripts, correct?"
"Yes, that's right. It's mostly for the area around the capital. If the only worker in a household is crafted, the family's income disappears, right? There are remuneration from the military, but it isn't a lot. Additionally, it isn't delivered immediately. Here in the countryside, we help each other out, sharing our homegrown crops and such, but city people can't do without mira. So this fund has been established to help them make ends meet, pay their rents, feed their children."
"So it's a social security problem funded by charitable donations." Makoto rub her chin.
Manager Galart nodded. "Yes, exactly. We're not by any definition, but if those city families are to starve without our help, then of course we donate what we can. Then, one day, I was talking with my friend from the capital. Even though this was such a high-profile program, he had apparently never heard of it."
"Huh? He didn't hear about it?" Ragna asked.
"That's strange. How come he didn't heard about it?" Ann wondered
"Well Heimdallr is a big place, so maybe the subsidy program hasn't been publicized where he lived yet. But it still set off alarms in my mind." Manager Galart said. "There's no hurry, but if you could look into this for me, it would put my mind at ease."
"Hmm... Something suspicious is going on here." Jin said.
"Yeah, I must agree with Jin. We'll go around and ask what's going on." Makoto nodded.
"Thank you. It'll help a lot." Manager Galart smiled "Everyone in town is aware of the subsidy program. I don't want to unsettle anyone by asking questions. If you could look into this for me, I'd be grateful."
"It's no trouble at all. We'll investigate this matter." Akira smiled as they left the manager's house.
"Okay, so who should we ask?" Morgana asked.
"Hmm. We need to ask a few people without raising suspicion." Makoto rub her chin before seeing the soldier. "This may be a little risky, but we can ask that soldier over there."
"You sure that's a good idea?" Ryuji asked.
"It's a little risky, yes. But if we behave without raising too much, we might find out something interesting. But it would be suspicious for a large group. Let's split up into three teams and ask around. Since there's a general store here. One of us could go ask them while the other just ask one of the locals in their house. Like that one." She pointed.
"Sounds like a plan. In that case, I'll head over to that house." Futaba said. "Who wants to come with me?"
"I'll go." Ryuji said.
"I'll accompany you as well." Yusuke said.
"I'll come too." Haru said.
"Okay then I'll head to the general store." Ragna said
"I'll accompany you." Jin said.
"I'll talk to the guard." Akira said.
"I'm coming too." Ann said.
"It was my suggestion so I'll come along." Makoto said
"I'll join you, even though I'll just meow." Morgana said.
"Okay, split up everyone." Futaba said as they split up.
Guard - Akira, Ann, Morgana and Makoto...
"Excuse me." Makoto greeted
"Hm? You guys look like you're from the East. Are you guys tourists?" The Heimdallr Military Police man asked
"We are yes. Sorry to trouble you, but we were hoping we can ask you something." Ann said
"It's no trouble at all. Just make sure you stay safe with the war going on."
"Right. So, you wouldn't happen to know about the subsidies for the families of the new recruits?" Akira asked
"Subsidies? Huh..." The Heimdallr's military Policeman rub his chin. "Can't say I know anything about it. All we do is look after the collected goods and keep order in town. But we did got a strange message the other day, though."
"Really? Like what?" Makoto asked.
"It told us not to interfere with non-military groups carrying out their own collections."
"Huh? Really?" Ann rub her chin.
'That's suspicious.' Morgana thought.
"Is that all? You better get going, then. As tourists, as you know, this country is in a difficult spot right now."
"Got it. Please take care of yourself." Akira nodded
Private Home - Futaba, Ryuji, Haru, Yusyuke...
'Scuse me." Futaba greeted the woman.
"Hm? Oh, hello! How can be of assistance." The woman asked
"Sorry to bother you, ma'am. But would you happen to know about the subsidy program for the families of the new recruit?" Haru asked
"Of course I know about it. You can't help but pity them, can you? Having family drafted, and ending up in need of mira on top of that... Not to say we're well-off, but we're still working, and we have enough to eat. I asked my husband if he thought we could make a donation, and he told me to do as I pleased. He even brought out his mother's septium heirloom for me."
"A heirloom made from the Septium? That must have been quite a valuable heirloom. Are you sure you and your husband all right donating it?" Yusukle ask
"We're quite fine with it. The people raising funds for subsidies asked us to donate antiques or any precious goods made from septium. Either, that, or works of art and musical instruments would also do."
"Wow. That's really nice of you guys." Ryuji smiled.
"Indeed. And these said items can easily be cashed in for a good price." Yusyke nodded.
"By any chance, do you know when the donation collectors will be in town?" Haru asked.
Today, I reckon." The woman answered. "Take a look at the flyers we got just this morning: 'Extend a helping hand to compatriots in need'!"
"Okay, thanks for the info!" Futaba said.
General Store... Ragna and Jin
"Scuse us." Ragna called out as Tatiana, and the two store owners turn to them.
"Oh, hello, welcome to Jerome's General Store." Tiaiana greeted
"That uniform. You're one of the branch campus students, correct? We're friends with them. I'm Ragna and this is my little brother, Jin."
"Oh! I remember the others mentioned you before! And we heard you managed to rescue Instructor Rean too! Thank you ever so much!"
"Ah, don't mention it. He is one of my friends so I'm glad I can help rescue his dumbass. If you have a message for him, I can give it to him."
"Oh, no need. I can contact him through our orbal network."
"Any friends of theirs is a friend of ours! Especially when we can put the people we're takin' care of to work! Gahaha!" The man chuckled.
"They've been such a wonderful help." The woman smiled.
"It was nothing, really." Tatiana scratched her hair. "Just sorting sales slips and things like that. They've been very kind to me and Kairi."
"Kairi?" Jin asked.
"Yes. He's also a branch campus student like myself and Pablo."
"Oh, so Kairi's a guy. I better remember that." Ragna said.
"If we can get back on topic. We would like to ask about the subsidy donations." Jin reminded
"Ah, Of course." Tatiana nodded. "Someone distributed flyers around town, asking people to donate to these subsidy funds for soldiers' families. Lot of people are chipping in, Jerome included."
"I'd have to be heartless not to sympathize with the families left behind. Aidios knows how long it'll be till those kids see their dads again." Jerome sighed. "It's hard on them emotionally, and hurts their family finances, too."
"We don't have much to offer, but every little bit helps, right?" Louisa asked.
"I see..." Jin support his arm as he thinks. "Has anyone from out of town said anything about this subsidy to you?"
"From outside Parm? Well..." Jerome rub his chin.
Louisa shook her head. "Come to think of it, merchants from Saint-Arkg didn't know anything about it."
"But the freight company employees did." Tatianna said.
"That's right. They were from that new company we've been using." Jeromy added
"Kleist & Co. people must know what's goin' on in the capital. More than us, anyhow." Louisa finished
"I see." Jin said. 'Sounds to me only the people of Parm are the only ones who heard of it.' He whispers to Ragna.
'Sounds like it. This company is news to me. We should tell this to Rean and the others. They might know what it is.' Ragna agreed. "Thank you for the help."
"Oh it's no problem at all. Don't be a stranger. Please come again!" Louisa smiled
"And do let me know if you need my help with anything." Tatiana smiled
"Will do." Ragna nodded as the brothers took off.
Everyone then begins to gather up.
"Hello everyone. I take it you all gather some info?" Makoto asked
"Yeah. Let's gather what we learn." Futaba nodded and each of them share the knowledge.
"Hmm. Something really fishy is going on here." Morgana said. "And I don't mean the fish. Parm's residents are the only ones who accepted the collections about the subsidies for the soldiers' families. But if that was the case, why isn't the military turning up their noses for those items that aren't high value?"
"Yeah. They're only collecting antiques, arts, fine crafted products and even musical instruments." Futaba nodded.
"Oh, if only I would see those fine items for myself..." Yusuke sighed.
"Not to mention this Secondhand dealers in Saint-Arkh might be able to appraise them." Makoto recalled. "However, the traders of Saint-Arkh haven't heard about this military subsides."
"And how come this company chooses Parm as well? Shouldn't they go to Saint-Ark about it too?" Haru asked
"And yet. Saint-Arkh has never heard of it. Something's going on here." Ragna fold his arm.
"Hmm... if the people of Saint-Arkh or whatchama call it ain't heard of it..." Ryuji rub his chin before Jin turn his head.
"Look. Over there." Jin pointed where they turn and see a red trick talking to Jeromy. "That truck must be the collector." Then the staff go into the truck and started the engine.
"Ah! It's leaving!" Ann exclaimed as she and the others follow it but the truck had already left. "Oh no, we're too late!"
"Quick! Let's go outside! We can still catch up to them in car!" Morgana stated as they headed to South Sutherland as Morgana change into a car.
"Okay, I don't know how you did that but now isn't the time." Ragna said as they go in.
"I'll drive!" Haru smiled and got into the wheel.
(BGM ended)
"Uh-Oh...!" Ryuji and the others turn pale.
"What's wrong?" Ragna asked noticing Haru's mood changing.
Haru smirked like a madwoman. "I have the need… for speed!" Then she floored it
(Mario Kart Double Dash! ost - Chain Chomp)
"WAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Ragna yelled as Haru floor it.
"Slow down woman!" Jin yelled as two monsters on the road were spotted ahead.
"Incoming!" Morgana yelled, and unfortunately for the monsters, they were knocked into the air and then killed in the process.
"Ran over with one strike?!" Ragna exclaimed.
Haru then spotted the Truck being cornered by three Rhinocider. "Look, there they are!"
"Yaaaargh! G-Get away from me!" The Driver yelled as the three monsters approached closer before one of them turn its head and see Morgana car form.
(BGM ended)
Haru swerved and hit the brakes. "We're here~!" Haru smiled as Ragna opened up the door and ran off to throw up in a bush while everyone else opened up the back door and everyone fell on top of each other.
Unfortunately, Ryuji was the first to fall out.
(Blazblue ost - Comedy)
"That... was a reckless drive I ever experience." Jin groaned
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" Ragna yelled after wiping his mouth. "Are you trying to get us killed?!"
"Huh? What do you mean, we were in a hurry." Haru pointed out.
"I get that, but was it necessary to kick on high heart to cause motion sickness?!"
"Note to self... never go in a car with her. Go on Horseback." Jin grumbled.
"That probably might be a good idea..." Ryuji groaned, shaking his head.
"Except none of us even know how to ride horses..." Ann admit.
"Then next time let someone else drive." Jin respond. "But never mind that. We got some monsters to slay."
"Ugh... as much as I want to complain, now isn't the time." Ragna pull out his Armasa.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Robust One)
"Hey you, get inside!" Ragna yelled to the Driver.
"R-Right!" The Driver head inside.
"All right, move out!" Akira yelled as he and the others change into their phantom thieves mode and charge toward the Rhinociders and attack them
The Rhinociders roared and tried to realm them but Jin created a wall of ice to block their movements and then Haru and Joker summon their Persona to use Mapsiodyne on them as Morgana, Ryuji, Ragna and Yusuke dash toward them to slash and bash them while Ann summoned Carmen to use Maragidyne. Queen dash toward one of the Rhinociders and let out a series of punches on it's face before upperpunch. Jin then impale the ground to impale them with Ice Pillars as they were launch into the air and Morgana finish it off by summoning Zorro to use Magarudyne on them, causing them to turn into black mist.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Towards that Land)
"Phew. Okay, the ghost is clear." Haru said as the Driver came out of the truck.
"Phew... I thought I was a goner for sure." The Driver sigh and approach them with a smile. "Thank you all so much. I owe you my life!"
"Don't worry about it. We're glad we made it in time." Akira replied. "You wouldn't mind if we ask you some questions?"
"Hm? About what?"
"We have some concerns regarding the subsidy funds you've assisted with. We appreciate your cooperation." Makoto answered until they heard clapping.
"Wow, that was spectacular!" A new voice responded as a shady man with glasses came out to greet them. "Thanks to you, none of my goods got damaged, not even the rare stuff."
(BGM ended)
"And who are you?" Ragna asked.
(Miles Edgeworth Ace Attorney Investigations Miles Edgeworth 2 ost - Strange People)
"A pleasure to meet you, fine people. You appear to be people from the East. My name is Wads. I'm the Sales Manager of Klest & Co."
"Ah, so you're the sales manager, huh?" Futaba asked
"In that case, we would like to ask you why were you driving this trusk in the first place." Makoto said.
"What do you mean why? It's my job." Wads answered, "Kleist & Co. are branching out into the rare metal and fine art industries."
"An "industries" huh?" Ann raised an eyebrow. "So that garcon back in Parm was?"
"It's all part of our plan for long-term growth. I can't believe one little excuse was enough to get me so many fine product. And basically for free, too. 100 percent profit, here I come! Hahaha!"
"Ahh... I get it... this whole thing was a scam, wasn't it?" Futaba glared.
"A scam?!" Ann gasped
"You trick people into giving you their antiques and other stuff so you can sell their profit?!" Haru snarl.
"You bastard..." Ragna snarl.
"What the hell is wrong with you?!" Ryuji growled. "What give you that right to trick people into giving you their stuff?!"
"M-Mister Sales Manager, should you really be telling them all this?" The Driver asked
"No need to worry. Even if they were to tip anyone off, it'll never come back to bite me."
"And what do you mean by that?"
"You're talking about Heimdallr Military Police were issued and order not to interfere with any non-military collective organization." Akira remark
"Then that means you have someone involved in the military to give you permission to do as you please." Jin glared
"Hahaha!" Wads laughed. "My failures are a thin of the past. It's all smooth sailing from here! Though the ones out in the field are the only ones in the know, it's enough to keep this operation running smoothly! So you have my gratitude, everyone for making sure my goods are not harmed. If you excuse me."
"And where do you think you're going?!" Ranga pointed his Armasa at him.
"And what, pray tell, do you think you're doing?"
"Well, for starters, beating the shit out of you. You got a shitty plan to steal from the innocent. I don't care who you work for, but you're getting what's coming to you."
"The first thing you'll do is return those valuables to the people of Parm. Because we will make sure you won't get away with this." Jin said with a chilly aura.
"Oh? So you wish to involve yourself with issues with the Imperial Defense Force? Then by all means. Go ahead. I dare tourist like yourself would-" Ragna punch him in his face. "GAH!"
"Shut your damn mouth, you bastard." Ragna approaches him and stomps on his chest. "Go ahead and call out those clowns. I won't hesitate to take them down myself."
"That's quite enough." A voice respond as an orbal car approached them from the back, parked and then came out was Hugo.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Conspiracy in Motion)
"And who the hell are you?" Ragna asked
"I am Hugo. I'm the manager director of Kleist & Co. Leave Wads to me. I can assure you I do not approve of his methods either." Hugo answered
"What do you mean by that?" Yusuke asked.
"Wads, didn't you get my message?" Hugo ignore him. "Per the agreement between the government and the Noble Faction, we have no choice but to leave them be. Don't do anything you might regret later."
Wads rub his face. "Sorry, sit. You know me. Just trying to keep the business running."
"Ah, yes, about the new industries we discussed before. Due to concerns about their growth potential and sustainability, not to mention ethics, they've been suspended. Effective immediately. From what I've heard, you've acted without my approval. Rest assured I'll be launching a full investigation into the matter."
"A-Another one?" Wads sighed. "Where am I going to find another business plan as profitable as this one? I just don't understand why anyone would want to give that up."
"I have an idea. Maybe what you're doing is wrong." Futaba pointed out. "Tricking people to give up their valuable stuff to a program that doesn't even exist. I can imagine what kind of scandal that will turn out to be, hm?"
"Ha! And who would believe that?"
"Maybe someone who was recording this whole thing?" Futaba grinned as she pull out her ARCUS Alpha and hit play.
"It's all part of our plan for long-term growth. I can't believe one little excuse was enough to get me so many fine product. And basically for free, too. 100 percent profit, here I come! Hahaha!" A recording of Wads confession and on video.
"...?!" Wads flinched.
"Whoa! When did you do that?" Ann asked
"Call it a hunch. I had been secretly recording this conversation. Because I had a feeling this turn out to be some scam after collecting the valuable stuff to make profits. And since you confess such a thing doesn't exist~ I can imagine the media's reaction if they find out~"
"You little brat!" Wads snarl
"Enough Wads." Hugo said. "If she were to post that onto the media, it's only a short matter of time before the company's reputation is ruined. I suggest you stop what you're doing if you know what's good for you."
"Grrgh..." Wads snarl before a black aura slowly manafiest from him. "As you wish Sir."
"If you don't want this to be posted. I suggest you give back all that stuff you trick the people into." Futaba grinned.
"...Fine." Wads grumbled as he approached the back and opened it. "Go ahead. Take it."
The Phantom Thieves, Ragna, and Jin begin to take all the stuff that Wads has trick the people of Parm and then took them back outside and place them near them carefully.
"If that is settled. Excuse me." Wads gave them a dirty look before entering the truck with the Driver and took off.
(BGM ended)
"What happened to Mr. Wads? He's been with the company since the beginning, and you always had so much trust in him..." The secretary sighed
"Hmph." Hugo respond before turning to the group.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Slight Suspicion)
"Hmph. That son of a bitch got it easy." Ragna complained.
"Yeah. We may have exposed him, but I doubt that will stop him." Ann nodded.
"Right. Although he acted without Klest & co. accord, there might be more later on. We better remember that." Haru nodded before they turn to Hugo. "And your name is Hugo, correct?"
"That I am. I take it that you are just some tourist aren't you?" Hugo asked
"It's true we are tourists to Erebonia, but we won't sit idly by if someone is doing something wrong that will hurt the people." Akira said.
"I see. You certainly remind me of a certain group... or perhaps a certain man perhaps. Regardless. I would appreciate it if you stayed out of our business. Although I should thank you for stopping Wads and forcing him to return what he has taken from Parm. Unfortunately, Wads has already compensated some of those items."
"Then I suggest you better watch that bastard employer of yours. There's no telling what other stunts he'll pull." Ragna said
"I'm quite aware of that. This thing with Wads is no more than a bump in the road." Hugo turn to the car. "Unfortunately, the least I can do is return the ones Wads gave back to their rightful owners."
"There's no need. We'll return them back."
"You sure? That is a lot of stuff."
"We have our own ways. We'll be fine."
"Suit yourself then." Hugo approaches the car. "Don't just stand there, Bilse. Get the car started. Or are you planning on making me walk all the way to Parm?"
"OH, i-I'm sorry, air!" Blise said. "I didn't realize you were planning on heading this personally. We'll prepare for departure at once!" He said they got in the car and drive away.
"Hmph. I don't trust that guy." Ragna said. "But we should tell the others."
"Right. Let's put the stuff Wads tried to sell and head back." Akira nodded as they place the stuff into the inventory before heading back to the Manager's Residence.
(BGM ended)
One trip back to Parm...
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Parm, the Spinning Town)
"I can't thank you all enough for returning back everyone's antique back." Manager Galart bow. "I didn't think it was a scam..."
"It was the work of some scum employee using the government's back. Luckily, thanks to Futaba, we got evidence that we can post to expose them. If they want to avoid the problem that comes with it, they'll need a good eye on that trash." Ragna said.
"Either way, thank you everyone. I've received an official apology from Manager Director Hugo himself, as well as compensation for all of this. Unfortunately, some of the collected goods have already been sold and can't be recovered."
"That's just awful... some people donated family heirlooms and other sentimental items... Haru look sad,
"Thank you for your concern, but really, we'll be just fine. Thanks to you, this scheme has been stopped, at least. You've done sterling work." Manager Galart smiled. "I'll return the collected goods to the townsfolk and explain the situation. Thank you so much for uncovering the truth." He then sighed. "There are still other cases of injustice and abuse of goods will in Parm, I'm sure." He smiled. "But that's one less. Anyway it's time for me to get back to work. Thank you for your time. I know how busy you are. I'm afraid there isn't much I can do for you, but I wish you the best in your endeavors."
"It's no problems, gramps. Take care of yourselves, yeah?" Ryuji smiled as they received their reward money and then headed out to Parm.
"Joker. Can you read me?" Palutena asked
"Palutena? You call in a good time. What's up?" Akira asked
"We've just received some info which I'm sure Rean and the others would love to hear. I'll teleport you back to the Halberd." Palutena said as a heavenly light pull them away.
(BGM ended)
Ambergris Amour - Rean, Altina, Levi, Mario, Luigi, Bernedetta and Petra
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Reinforcing Solders)
"So this is Titus Gate? Whoa, this is incredible!" Bernadette exclaimed.
"Indeed. It is very massive." Petra nodded
"I did warn you." Levi chuckled. "Let's just make sure not to cause too much attention."
"Here's hoping." Mario nodded as they go into the rest area.
"Okay, so can we find our guy?" Luigi asked.
"Oh, there he is." Levi pointed. "Hey there, Orvid."
He turn to face the group."Ah, it's you! I thought I remembered that silver hair and handsome face. I'm glad you've come."
"No problem. So this is about the request for rare ingredients, right?"
"Right. I had this very rare ambergris. It's used as a special ingredient in the most amazing dishes. But there was a hole in my bad, and it must have fallen out! Losing a legendary ingredient like that is the worst mistake I have ever made."
"Wow... that sounds really rough." Bernadette sighed.
"Indeed. For a food merchant, this is as close as it gets to losing your life without losing it. You are really my last hope!"
"You are losing your life over food?" Petra tilts her head. "Um... I am having a confusion... ah. I'm confused."
"I think what he means is that the ingredient he lost is like a treasure to him." Luigi sweatdrop.
"Yeah... so want us to help find where you drop it?" Mario asked
"Yes, exactly right! Could I beg you to go and find my ambergris for me?" Orvid pledge
"We might as well considering how passionate you are." Levi sweatdrop.
"Are you serious?!" Orvid eye sparkles. "Great Aidios must have sent you Herself!"
"First, there's something I want to ask. This mysterious ingredient. Ambergris, you said? What exactly is that?" Rean asked.
"And how it is used in cooking?" Altina added
"Yes, of course. Let me explain." Orvid nodded. "Ambergris is a kind of stone created in the intestines of whales. Or in layman's terms, a whale turd."
"Wait... as in Whale's poop?! You eat that?!" Bernadette exclaimed
"Now, now. It has many uses. Medicine and perfume are just a couple of examples. It's extremely rare, so its trade price is even higher than the same weight in goldia. The aroma is exquisite. Not dissimilar to pheromones... And the taste is singular, too. So I heard. Once in a blue moon, it can be gathered along the coast of Ordis. You'll find that people know it well around here."
"I see. This is quite fascinating." Petra said, writing it down on a note.
"Why are you writing it down?" Luigi sweatdrop.
"I'm pretty sure Freddy would know this considering when it comes to the wild, he's an expert." Levi sweatdrop.
"Agreed. So do you have any idea where you might have dropped the ambergris?" Rean asked.
"The most likely locations are Paarm Byroad and Old Agria Road. I stayed in Parm before coming here. I traveled using both roads. The problem is that there are a total of three piece of ambergris. " Orvid answered "I may have dropped them in different places. I would need you to look on both of those roads."
"Okay then. We'll look out on Parm byroad since it's the closest." Levi said.
"The aroma will tell you when you're close by! I'm counting on you!" Orvid said as they took off.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Twilight Green Passage)
"Okay, so we have to use our nose for this?" Luigi asked.
"Apparently so." Mario scratched his head.
"I feel bad for my Pokemon to force to smell it if it that bad." Levi sighed.
"Come to think of it, isn't Ruby's team also here?" Rean asked
"They are, yes. They should be facing the monster." Petra nodded.
Creepink Squad - RWBY and JNPR
"Wow..." Ruby sweatdrop as they see the Creepy Sheeps and their horde. "This is gonna be tough."
"Okay, so we're facing Sheep monsters. Okay, granted they look creepy but when they said squad, I didn't expect it would be a literal squad!" Weiss sweatdrop.
"No kidding. We should be sheepish on the sheep, eh? Ehh?" Yang grinned, causing the others to groan, even the Creepink Squad turned to Yang, giving her a "really" look.
Back with Rean's group...
"Brrr..." Levi shivered. "Did anyone else like Yang say a terrible pun again?"
"I think we feel that right about now." Rean sweatdrop.
Back to them...
(BGM paused)
The Creepink Squad look at each other as they all chattered before turning to Yang.
"Why are they staring at me like that?" Yang asked
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Robust One)
The Creepink Squad then charge toward the group.
"I think they're mad at you!" Jaune exclaimed as they all got ready to fight.
"Over a joke?!" Yang exclaimed as they got into battle.
With Rean's team...
"Oh?" Petra sniffed. "This smell."
"It is a sweet rather early scent... Where it is originating from?" Altina asked
Rean look on top of the rock. "From the top of that rock, I think."
"I see. Allow me." Petra jumped to the rock, pick up something and jump down with a gray chunk in her hand. "Could this be the ambergris that man ask us?"
"It matches up with what we've heard about the Ambergris." Rean nodded.
"Orvid really ventured out to a monster-ingested place such as this?" Altina asked
"Oof. He must have an insane amount of courage to do that..." Bernadette groaned. "But the nature around is rather interesting."
"Well, we got the first part. We should look for the other Ambergris." Luigi said as they took off.
Back with RWBY group...
"There's so many of them!" Ruby yelled as she swirl his scythe and she attacked as couple of them as the Creepink Squad split up to launch a spin attack onto the team and strike a few back as Nora launched a mighty swing upward to knock a few Creepy Ships.
"Ahahaha! Now this is fun!" Nora laughed as she dash toward Crepink Squads and then swing her hammer down and created a small shockwave where she lift herself into the air, switch to a grenade form and started shooting as Ren dashed toward, launching rapid slashes to each one he went around.
Jaune block a few rapid punches to a few creepy Sheeps then he launched a few swings of his sword and then launched a powerful spin slash as Pyrhha readied her Javalin weapons and launch a few trust and strike and then throw toward a few to impale them, then used her Semblance to pull it toward her. One Creepink Squad then begin to ram toward her, but she jump into the air, swirling and throwing her javelin toward them as they split up to avoid the attack, only for Weiss to impale the ground to freeze a few as Yang punch a few until one of the Creepy Sheeps and knock one and kick another one back until two of the Creepink Squad launch their assault onto Yang by throwing her around until the Squad rapidly punch her away.
Yang recovered as he growled and dashed toward to the Squad until one of the Creepy Sheep jumped and kicked toward her face to knock her back.
Blake shoot a few Creepy Sheep until one of them kicked her, but she created a shadow clone and then went for the killing blow as Weiss summoned Glyphs to shoot rain down projections attacks onto them as Ruby used her Petal Burst to gather them into one place or Weiss to create Glyphs platforms for her to dash and launch a series of slashes around them as then gracefully spin in the air and then plunge the ground where ice spike kill the Squad.
The Squad form themselves into a hammer to swing toward the group, but it was a little sloppy as Nora countered by swinging and dissembling them as Yang shoot a few dust shots toward few Squads and Creepy Sheep as Blake join up by swirling with her sickle slashing them as Yang jump flip and then punches the ground.
Then one of the Creepy Sheep claw Yang, forcing her to dodge, but two hair pieces was scene cut off.
"You..." Yang clench her teeth as her hair slightly slow.
"Uh-oh." Ruby gulped.
The Creepink Squad look at each other as Yang's eyes change to red and her hair is on fire. "YOU DAMN SHEEEEPS!" She dash toward them and knock them back with a single punch.
Back with Rean's group...
"Huh? What's this?" Bernadette asked, picking up a gray substance and sniffed it. "Oh this smell... it's just like the other Ambertist! Hey, I found another one!"
"Nice job Bernedetta. It match just like the other one." Rean nodded
"The smell may be pleasant, but I would prefer not to handle it any more than necessary." Altina sighed as Rean put it in a capsule.
"Okay, that's two down. One more to go." Rean noted.
"Okay, I'll take us to Old Agria Road." Levi open a portal there and they go in.
Back with RWBY's group.
Yang unleash a few punches to knock two Creepy Sheeps back as they soon died out into purple mist as the Creepink Squad launched their assault toward Yang, only to punch the ground to create a small fiery shockwave to knock them back. Yang dash toward one of the Creepy Sheep and punches to oblivion. Then she go for the next one to wipe out with one punch as the Creepink Squad begin to change their mind and go after the team. JNPR launch themselves toward the Cheepink Squad as they swing their weapons at each other. Nora swing a few Creepy Sheeps back while Ren shoot a couple of them before switching to blades and cutting them down with a swift attack. Pyrrha impale one after the other and then throw her shield, use her Semblance to control it and knocked a few sheep out as Jaune launched a few impales and then slashed as he go. Jaune notice one Sheep Squad rush toward him, but Jaune took a firm stance and then he charged through them, cutting them down as each one perish by his blade.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Twilight Green Passage)
"Phew! Thank goodness I got the hang of it!" Jaune smiled as they put away their weapons.
"Man, that was quite the fight." Blake said as Yang seem to calm down.
"Well at least that take care of them." Yang said.
"I was wondering what's going on but I think you got a little overboard Yang." Palutena said as they look around and noticed small cracks and nearly knock-out trees.
"Oops..." Yang sweatdrop.
"Yang, you better count yourself lucky, otherwise I will throw a reset bomb on you!" Viridi growled.
"Hey it wasn't my fault those creepy sheep live up to their name and tough my hair!"
"Regardless of that. Please try to control yourself with your hair." Palutena sighed. "In any case, I'm teleporting you back. We got news to share."
Back with Rean's team...
"Is that Freddy and his Pokemon over there?" Levi pointed as Freddy, Krabby and Spinarak were fighting against a Blade Fang.
"Seems that way." Altina said before noticing the ground. "Look at that thing on the ground between them. It looks like ambergris."
"We can check on that later. Right now, we have to help Freddy!" Rean pull his Tachi and ready to fight.
"Spinarak?" Freddy's Spinarak turn to the ground and so did Freddy.
"Hey, Instructor Rean, Levi, Altina. How's it going?" Freddy said to them. "Give us juuust a sec. We'll have this palooka licked in no time." Freddy grinned as his spear glow a bit. "I developed a new attack, especially for think-skinned foes like this guy here. Spinarak use String Shot! Krabby use Bubble Beam!"
"Spinaraaak!" Freddy's Spinarak shoot strings from it's mouth onto Blade Sharp's face as try to roar but it's entire face covered.
"Kookee!" Freddy's Krabby unlaunch Bubbles from it's mouth sto strike as as Freddy charge.
"Armor-Piercing Trust!" He yelled and unleash a piercing tecique that pierce through it's defenses, causing Blade Fang to roar mumbled in agony before died. "All done!"
"Guess, he doesn't need our help, after all." Mario said as they approach him and then Spinarak begin to evolve.
"Whoa! Spinarak is evoling!" Freddy exclaimed and Spinarak evolve into Ariados. "Woohoo! You evolve Spinarak! No, I should call you Ariados now, huh?"
"Aria." Freddy's Ariados cried.
"Congratulations Freddy. Looks like you and your Pokemon have gotten even stronger."
"Heh, thanks. Guess all that training was worth it." Freddy scratch his hair. "And Ariados is just as amazing as Krabby. Right guys?"
"Ariados/Kookee." Both Freddy's Pokemon nodded.
"Anyway, I've always said that creatures who died painfully taste terrible. no matter how you cook them. That's why I came up with a way to slay prey instantly, but I'm still perfecting the technique." He said, causing the group, even his Pokemon to sweatdrop.
"You never change, Freddy." Altina smiled.
"I must say, I also agree with Freddy's hunting skills." Petra smiled.
"Haha. So what brought you out here in the wild? Monster slaying or more ingredients hunting?" Levi asked.
"Actually, I came all the way out here to Sutherland to meet up with Kairi and Tatiana. I went hunting for something to cook for dinner, and spotted this hunk of ambergris. But that Blade Fang wanted it too, and... Well, you can work out the rest for yourselves."
"Huh. How about that. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Freddy, but we're gonna need that." Rean said
"Huh? How come?" Freddy asked as they explain the situation to him. "Oh, that explains a lot. You usually only see this stuff on the coast. I was wondering what it was doing in a place like this. Here you go, Instructor." He handed the ambergris to Rean.
"Thanks Freddy." Rean take it and put it in the capsule. "Orvid'll be really glad to get this back."
"No problem. I gotta say, this Orvid sounds like my kinda guy. Mind if I come with you so I can meet him myself?"
"Sure if you want."
"Then let's all return to Titus Gate." Altina said as Levi open a portal leading at the entrance.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Reinforced Soldiers)
The group made their way back to the rest area of Titus Gate and then soon meet up with Orvids.
"Hey Mr. Orvids. We managed to collect them." Levi said, hanging him the capsule.
"Wow! You found them all! I can't tell you how grateful I am!" Orvid cheered as he put them away and look at Freddy. "And you even protected the ambergris from the monster! Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart."
"No thanks needed, my friend!" Freddy raised his hand. "It's not often you get a chance to see ambergris in such large quantities. It was such a great honor to see something so rare."
"Freddt sure has an eye for delicacies." Altina said.
"Indeed." Petra nodded
"I'm still confused here." Bernadette said
"It's rare to see someone your age truly understand the value of something as exquisite and special as this. Vyt that's just the start of rare ingredients. There is this very unusual mushroom called a Firefly Fungus." Orvid said
"Oooh, I've heard that it only grows in areas with septium-rich soil! We should DEFINITELY see if we can find one!"
"Haha! No problem! I know just the spot where they grow." He said as they both begin to chat with one another.
"Looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Luigi chuckled.
"Well, look like the mission is accomplished." Levi said as they headed out.
"Rean! I got news for you! The others have discovered so important." Palutena telepath him.
"Really? What is it?" Rean asked
"I'll tell you when everyone's here. I'll teleport you now." Palutena said as a heavenly light pull them in.
(BGM ended)
Report - Jusis, Machias, Shez, Kazuha, Dimitri, Lucina, Samus
"It appears we found our Magic Knight." Jusis said as they see the Centaur like Magic Knight in the distance.
"I remember seeing those things back with the Organization. But I didn't get the chance to fight them." Lucina recalled.
"Yes. They seem to be formidable as well. We should be careful." Dimitri nodded.
"Right. It will be a difficult right." Jusis draw his sword. "Now, onward everyone!"
"Right!" Everyone agreed as they charge in as the Magic Knight Spotted them and roar at them.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Malevolence Fiend)
Centaur-Magic Golem - Regulus-Zamuel
"Steel your heart! Destiny Sword!" Lucina yelled, activating her Brave Order as it increased Break Damage and buff their speed.
Machias form a combat link with Jusis, Samus form a link with Lucina, Shez form a combat link with Kazuha and Dimitri.
Regulus-Zamuel swings it's twin sword toward the group as it creating a power surge toward them as they split up. Dimitri dashes in and then let out a lighting-imbued jabs attack as Shez and Kazuha go around it and both unleash their hacking and slashing. Regulus-Zamuel le tout a roar as it buff itself and then stomps to create shockwaves. Machias has several shotlocks around the Magic Knight and began shooting as Jusis imbued his sword with green energy and unleashed a graceful flurry of jabs before a few swings of his sword.
Regulus-Zamuel was going to swing at Jusis, but Samus fired an energy Blast onto its face. Samus then began shooting rocket launchers as she ran around as Lucina rushed to the beck of the Magic Knight and launched a few trust attacks before slashing. Regulus-Zamuel stomps around to push some of them away before it begins to ride around to attack the group by swinging its sword.
"Eye of the Storm!" Jusis channeled his magic and swung it into the air as a large sphere of wind appeared overhead and shot several wind blades toward the Magic Knight to halt its tracks as Dimitri swirled his lance, took a stance and then threw it onto the Magic Knight's core, bursting electricity as it shock with electricity.
"Breakthrough!" Machias used his craft: Dread Breaker to shoot bullets that pierced through its defense as Kazuha used his craft: Garyuu Bladework as he zoomed toward the Magic Knight and began warping around it, unleashing Phantom slashes as a green large glowing X appeared underneath it, then Kazuha appeared and the green X power purge rise, causing Dimitri to launch a powerful slash.
Regulus-Zamuel roared as it began to imbue its sword with power and then unleash large slash projections toward the group as it causing a large explosion. Then the Magic Knight jumps up and slams the ground. It turned to face the others as it roared at them.
Samus charges up a beam as Regulus-Zamuel rush to ram them. Machias used Shotlock on the Magic Knight, but it deflected them as it go. Samus shot the energy beam onto the leg, causing it to stop as She then used her Grabbing Beam to pull herself toward it and then it used Drill Kick, then Aerial Fire.
Regulus-Zamuel swing at Samus but she dodge by curl by rolling to her left as Jusis cast his magic to summon a large Wing Blade and launch directly at it's face as Lucina rush it to launch a few swings and a clockwise slash and then a powerful overarching one-handed swing. In other words, Dragon Killer. Lucina use Dolphin Slash then use Double Slash and Flag Cut as Shez use Shadowflash to jump up toward the Magic Knight chin to launch an uppercut as Machias charge his gun and then unleashed a large bullet that strike the Magic Knight with explosion.
Regulus-Zamuel roar at the group as Lucuna raises the Parallel Falchion skyward as her body glow.
"Time to change fate!" Lucina yelled as she lunged toward the Magic Knight and Immense knockback it, causing it to go on Break State.
"It's on Break! Now's our chance!" Kazuha yelled as everyone rush in to deliver a devastating all-out attack until the Magic Knight exploded into a purple Light.
(BGM ended)
"Phew. That was a good workout." Lucina said, putting her sword away.
"No kidding. Magic Knights are no different to the monsters I've face. They proven to be good challenges." Samus nodded
"They're also no different to Demonic Beasts as well. Though some of them are still roamning around in Fodlan." Dimitri sighed before something caught his attention. "Hmm?" He turn and see the Lost Quartz. "What's this?" He pick it up.
"Oh. It's one of the Lost Arts Quartz." Machias answered
"Oh, you mean that extremely powerful quartz? So that Magic Knight dropped it when we defeat it." Lucina mused
"Great work everyone!" Palutena said. "I'm pulling you guys back. We got news to share." She said as a heavenly light pull them back to the Halberd.
A couple of missions down and boom! I was considering having Rean do one at a time but that would take too long. Plus we got a large group so why not? As for that situation with Wads, I figure a little justice will give him what he deserves. Futaba, you genius girl you.
That reminds me. I also want to give the Brave Order for RWBY, JNPR, Samus, Lucina and the rest of the Phantom Thieves. I haven't gotten all of them just yet but more will soon arrive.
Brave Order:
Ruby: Petal Dance: Delay 50 - AT Advance Let's do this guys! Petal Dance Formation!
Weiss: Mirror Waltz: Absolute reflection Plan formation! Mirror Waltz!
Blake: Dark Cat: Evade 60 AT Advance Dark Cat formation!
Yang: Fire Punch: Damage Dealt 50% STR and stamina recovery 20% Burn as fire! Fire Punch!
Jaune: Ares's Armor: Damage received 40% HP recovery 40 % Ares Armor formation!
Nora: Thunder Hammer: Damage Dealt 25% STR (L) Stamina recovery 60% It's party time! Thunder Hammer!
Pyhhra: Athena's Wisdom Critical Rate 40% AD Advance Fight strong, everyone! Athena's Wisom!
Ren: Flower Gale: Evade 80+ STR/ATS/MAG (S) Untouch by wind, Flower Gale!
Ryuji: Skull Burst: Damage 50+ Insight Smash them! Skull Burst!
Ann: Panther Roar: No Casting Time Magic reflection Get ready! Panther Roar
Morgana: Shadow Thief: Delay 60+ ATS (M)
Yusuke: Creation Paint: Damage received - 30% AT Advance, Flawless as Art: Creation Paint!
Makoto: Queen Guard: Damage received -60% Insight, Queen Guard Formation!
Futaba: Absolute Reflection: AT Advance. Go wild, everyone! Hacker's Paradise!
Haru: Waltz Flower: Damage 40+ HP recovery 20% Stamina recovery 40% Dance with Grace, Waltz Flower!
Lucina: Destiny Sword: Break Damage: 300% SPD (M) Steel your heart! Destiny Sword!
Samus: Hunter's Bountry: Critical Rate 60% STR/DEF (L) Target sighted! Hunter's bounty.
Oh yeah, one last thing. Happy New Year to all! Welcome to 2024! Here's hoping for a good year!