Ancient Ruins Level 3/Dialogue

Basement level 11-12
The following text is shown in certain areas from the two floors:

You sense someone staring.

Lasswell

A little while later, the feeling fades away...

Leaving basement floor 12
Madam
 * Pecciotta, did you notice that?

Pecciotta
 * Yeah. Someone was watching us, right?

Madam
 * Indeed. And they've been doing that since we stepped into level three.

Pecciotta
 * Looks like we've got a somewhat intelligent sentry on our case, eh?


 * That being said...who would dare?

Madam
 * It doesn't matter.


 * If they're that determined to stay hidden, waiting around for them to show up would be a colossal waste of time.

Pecciotta
 * Shall I draw them out instead?

Madam
 * No, don't bother. Let them watch all they want.


 * The moment they come between us and our goal, I'll wring their necks and squeeze every bit of information I can out of them.

Pecciotta
 * Sounds like a foolproof plan.

Madam Edel and Pecciotta walk ahead, and someone appears behind Lasswell

Lasswell

Mysterious Monster
 * Finally, a single prey! Take this!

Battle against Mysterious Monster

Mysterious Monster
 * I didn't even stand a chance!?


 * I was sure you were the weakest out of that bunch!


 * Time for a tactical retreat!

The mysterious monster has fled...

Basement level 13
Madam
 * Everyone's here now. You sure know how to take your time, boy.

Lasswell

Madam
 * What? You were attacked by a strange monster?

Pecciotta
 * It didn't show itself to us. Perhaps it was waiting to strike when you were alone.

Madam
 * Was it the one watching us then? Why get rid of intruders one by one?

Pecciotta
 * There's gotta be a reason why. Best we can do right now is guess, right?

Madam
 * Pay it no mind. None of us are versed enough with this place to deduce the monster's logic.


 * More importantly, look here. This level's stone monument. Take a close look.

Realm of Monsters

Madam
 * How fascinating.

Pecciotta
 * Erwin and Lexa said something about it but...


 * I got no idea what kinda trap is being shown on this thing.

Madam
 * Ah, the unknown. Therein lies the true thrill of adventure.


 * Perhaps it can match or even exceed the thrills of the first two levels as well.

Lasswell

You sense a presence near the ceiling watching your every step...

Pecciotta
 * You noticed too? Madam, it looks like we're finally getting our long-awaited welcome.

Madam
 * I know. I'll take care of this. All of you, stand back.

Mysterious Monster
 * Gaaah!


 * Long have I waited! Prepare to...

Madam
 * Hmph!




 * Is this a joke? Pathetic.

Lasswell and Pecciotta

Mysterious Monster
 * Guh...argh...

Pecciotta
 * Well, it's still breathing.


 * Is this the one that attacked you?

Yes. / No doubt about it.

Pecciotta
 * I see. So, Madam, what do we do with this one then?

Madam
 * Well...


 * Leave him be.

Pecciotta
 * Of course. Be grateful you get to live another day.

Mysterious Monster
 * W-wait!

Madam
 * What now? Perhaps you would like to go for another round?

Mysterious Monster
 * No! Defeating you guys was never my intention!

Madam
 * Then what was? You've been watching us since we arrived, trying to find the perfect time to attack. Just like that bird upstairs, right?

Mysterious Monster But I was too afraid to approach you...
 * No! The moment I saw you guys, I knew you were strong!


 * I wanted to fight the weaker-looking one on my own so I could test my skills!


 * I wanna get stronger! Please take me with you!


 * I'm begging you, obscenely powerful lady and her two pets!

Pecciotta


 * Who're you calling a pet? I'll have you know, I'm a butler, and that one there's a bodyguard.

Mysterious Monster
 * I don't care what you are as long as you're strong! That's all I need!


 * I just know I can get stronger if I follow you, so please! Take me with you!

Madam




 * Hmm...


 * Very well.

Mysterious Monster




 * Really!?

Pecciotta
 * Are you sure, Madam? The ability to speak does not make it intelligent or change the fact that it's a monster.

Madam
 * The desire to become stronger has nothing to do with being man or monster.


 * Nor do race, language, or biases. I don't care whether you are a dwarf, fairy, beastman, elf, or anything else.


 * I appreciate honest folk, even if they stand against me.

Pecciotta
 * Yeah, I know. I've always known. Just wanted to check.

Mysterious Monster
 * Yes! Thank you lady! Now I may finally be able to beat that guy!


 * Oh! I almost forgot! The name's Potensha. Don't forget it!

Madam
 * Potensha... Potensha? Hmm...


 * Funny name.

Potensha
 * Gaahaahaa! I know, right? What were they thinking when they named me!?

Madam
 * But I like it. Quite so, in fact. It has been engraved in my memory.

Potensha
 * You really know how to make a monster's day! To whom do I owe this honor?

Madam
 * Me? Hmm... Everyone simply calls me Madam.

Potensha
 * Madam! What a tough-sounding name! All right, this way! Follow my lead!

Pecciotta
 * They were enemies, and now they're laughing it up. This whole thing cracks me up too.


 * But...that's just the kind of person she is.


 * Without Madam, you and I wouldn't have met... Thank the stars for everything leading to that.


 * Sorry about that. Even I get sentimental sometimes. Let's get a move on.

-

Madam


 * This place...

Pecciotta
 * You've got to be kidding me. This place...

Madam
 * It's...a monster town?

Potensha


 * Course it is! Got a problem with that?

Friendly Rat


 * It's Potensha! Potensha's back! It's been, what, three days since we last saw you?

Potensha
 * Near enough. Glad to see everything is as I left it.

Friendly Rat
 * Delanbo's not come today yet, that's why.


 * Squeaking of which, isn't it time you got your revenge?

Potensha
 * I-it's coming!

Friendly Rat
 * I can't wait to see you cheese him!

Potensha


 * Hey... What is wrong with you all?

Madam
 * Frankly speaking, I'm a little shocked. I've met monsters that could speak in human tongue before, but even a rat?

Pecciotta
 * I know what you mean. I feel like I'm dreaming too.

Potensha
 * This ain't no dream! Every monster here can speak!

Pecciotta
 * Strange but true, eh?

Madam
 * Hahaha! And so very fascinating! Right everyone, step to it! I want to talk to all the townsfolk!

Realm of Monsters
Older Sahagin Guide
 * The Realm of Monsters is a place where monsters thrive.

Younger Sahagin Guide
 * Delanbo is the guardian around these parts.


 * No monster in false paradise is stronger than him!


 * Potensha? Who's that? Sorry, I don't remember the names of nobodies.

Staunch Wolf
 * Hey there, guys! You're my buddy's pets, right?


 * Don't worry. I don't eat friends of friends.

Positive Zombie
 * Potensha is twice the guardian Delanbo will ever be. I bet my braaains on it.


 * Oh, those were the good old days...

Bed Frog
 * Potensha used to be guardian for this level.


 * But he choked and almost croaked when that bad mamma jamma leaped onto the scene.


 * Couldn't even keep his shape as he got morphed by some ribbiting magic.

Younger Sahagin Guide
 * Mmm... Mrrr...

Knowledgeable Zombie
 * Delanbo is a powerful monster also known as the Great Sorcerer.


 * You look like a tough bunch, but not tough enough for his super special attack.

Tolerant Wolf
 * I accept both Potensha and Delanbo.


 * The stronger one between them should be guardian.

Jar-Loving Rat
 * I search for dark and damp jars and check if they're comfortable to sleep in.


 * Which jar should I pick today? Decisions, decisions...

Friendly Rat
 * One day, Potensha will rise up and defeat Delanbo for us!


 * There's no stronger monster here on level three!


 * I mean, his strongest move is...err...what was it again?


 * I completely forgot!

Madam
 * It's rife with awe-inspiring monsters.


 * I remember once long ago, when I went adventuring with my companions in some ruins in Crystallis...


 * Those ruins were swarming with monsters, just like this place.


 * If he had come...


 * Oh, ah, pay my words no mind. I nearly got carried away.


 * You're such a good listener, boy. It's so easy for me to get swept up in telling stories of my past.


 * I really have to focus on the adventure at hand.

Pecciotta
 * Never imagined there'd be a town beneath the ruins.


 * Madam might not think anything of it, but it'll take me some time to get used to.

Chugging Bomb
 * What you staring at?


 * A chocobo summons a meteor and nobody bats an eye. A bomb drinks water and everyone loses their minds!

Lasswell opens a chest near the Chugging Bomb

You obtained a durable rope!

Knowledgeable Chick
 * Such unusual guests you are.


 * I'll share my knowledge with you as a special treat. What would you like to know about?

Door Cat
 * Only guardians can go through this door, meow.


 * Delanbo always has this purr-fectly smug look on his face when he strolls through it.


 * It really frustrates me-ow!

The door is shut tight.

It appears to be locked with a special key.

Delanbo
Monster's Voice
 * Delanbo's here!!

Potensha


 * D-Delanbo!?

Potensha hides, taking Lasswell, Pecciotta and Madam with him.

The town's monsters start to gather around a hulking monster.

Friendly Rat
 * Eek! Wh-what do you want this time? Gonna stamp on my tail to "test" your strength again!?

Delanbo
 * Hah! That was just training. Something you weaklings wouldn't understand.


 * You lot are just lowlifes surviving aimlessly in this place without any thought of improving yourselves.

Knowledgeable Zombie
 * What does that even mean!? You keep showing up here, wreaking enough havoc to wake the dead!


 * If this is how it's gonna be, then Potensha ought to be the guardian after all!

Delanbo
 * Potensha?


 * Hahaha! That gutless swine!?


 * You think that worthless coward's gonna stand up for you? Won't even show his face after I showed him who's boss!

Friendly Rat
 * I-I...

Knowledgeable Zombie
 * He's just building up the power he needs...

Delanbo
 * Bahaha!

Delanbo's laugh shakes the area, surprising all monsters

All monsters around Delanbo

Delanbo
 * You're seriously still holding out hope for that runt? The only way he is defeating me is if I die laughing!


 * Ain't no one stronger than me on this level, so you idiots listen good when I tell you something!


 * Got a problem with that? Well, do ya, punks?

All monsters around Delanbo

Silence envelops the monsters...

Delanbo
 * Bahahaha! Remember this! The master expects the strongest of the strong, and that ain't no one here but me!


 * Don't even breathe a word about that trash Pontensha around me ever again! Chump needs a spine to stand up to me!

Delanbo leaves.

Potensha, Lasswell, and Pecciotta

Pecciotta
 * Potensha... I get the picture now.


 * I know why you're so bent on getting stronger now.

Potensha
 * Yeah... It's exactly what it looks like.


 * I've not challenged him again since my defeat.


 * After being morphed into this form by a spell...I just kept running away while making up excuses to the others...


 * Every time I see Delanbo, I'm taken back to the time I lost to him...and it makes my whole body tremble.


 * That's why I wanted to follow Madam! To find out what the secret to true strength is!

Madam


 * Is that so? Well let me tell you something.


 * If you stay the way you are now, you will never defeat him.

Potensha
 * I know that! Like I said, that's the whole reason I'm following...

Madam
 * No. You still don't get it.

Potensha
 * Wh-what do you mean?

Madam
 * And I doubt you'd get it even if I spoon-fed you the answer.

Potensha
 * Are you going on ahead? You're not actually thinking of fighting Delanbo, are you!?

Madam
 * He's the guardian, isn't he? It's inevitable.

Potensha
 * But I'm telling you, it's impossible! That guy's beyond strong!


 * Nothing like the riffraff you've met along the way! You don't even stand the slightest chance!

Madam
 * Your "impossible" is not the same as mine.

Potensha

Madam
 * Let's go.

Potensha
 * You too.


 * Do you also think you can beat Delanbo in a fight?


 * No... I just have this feeling I can learn something important from Madam...


 * The secret to your strength. I need to see what it is with my own eyes.

The three great mysteries
Madam
 * This door isn't even budging a single inch.


 * Looks like this guardian we keep hearing about is the only one who can pass through it.


 * We'll need to find a way to enter somehow.

Pecciotta
 * I heard we have to cross a mountain or something to go further in.


 * Maybe someone in town knows how to open the door.


 * How about you go ask around for us?

A body with horrifying features is embedded in the wall.

The iron bars are shut tight.

They can only be opened with a certain mechanism.

-

The Knowledgeable Chick has a new option available

Knowledgeable Chick
 * Such unusual guests you are.


 * I'll share my knowledge with you as a special treat. What would you like to know about?

First Mystery
Pecciotta
 * So the three mysteries are like keys we'll need to get ahead, right?

Madam
 * We'll probably have to figure out all the gimmicks in here to gain access to the guardian's room.

Pecciotta
 * And the first one is this Mouth of Terror thing that sucks out our physical and magical energy, huh?

Potensha
 * Some monsters have tried to shut up the Mouth before.


 * None of 'em lasted 10 seconds.


 * All their strength was sucked out before they even knew it. Ain't no one that can hold their own against it.

Madam
 * I would assume the iron bars only stay open as long as someone leaves their hand in there?

Potensha
 * I can't take part in the next challenge! The Mouth of Terror will never allow it. It'll bite my whole arm off!


 * That's why no one in town tries to take it on a second time.

Madam
 * I see... So you're saying that once you thrust your arm into the Mouth of Terror, you have to stay there to keep the bars open?


 * And during that time, it continues to suck out your physical and magical energy.

Potensha
 * So we give up?

Madam
 * No, I don't think so.

Potensha
 * Seriously...?

Madam
 * A long time ago, two reckless adventurers raided some ruins by overcoming a similar trial.


 * So I know precisely what we should do.

Potensha
 * Wh-what did they do?

Madam
 * Isn't it obvious?


 * They did this!!!

Madam places her hand in the mouth.

Lasswell, Pecciotta and Potensha

Potensha
 * Wh-what are you doing!? Pull it out, quick! Not even a thousand Madams could withstand it!

Madam
 * Silence!


 * So, how does my power taste!? Drink up! Drink as much as you like! Drink every last drop!

Potensha
 * Open sesame!? Well this is a first...

Madam
 * Boy! Pecciotta! Get moving!


 * Lend me a hand with the other two devices!

Pecciotta
 * Damn... I thought you might pull that at some point, but you didn't waste a second!

Madam
 * Hmph... Have you lost your spine?

Pecciotta
 * I'm not joking around here. I was starting to fall for the charms of such a wonderful woman again...

Madam
 * Hahaha! Go quickly and come back alive!

Pecciotta
 * You got it. Leave it to us.


 * Right, let's go! Now's not the time to dilly-dally, shilly-shally!

-

Madam
 * This is nothing. Now hurry and get a move on!

-

If Lasswell takes the right path first

The iron bars are shut tight.

They can only be opened with a certain mechanism.

Second Mystery
Pecciotta
 * This must be Death Valley, one of those three mysteries.

Potensha
 * You can try crossing it, if you want to end up a corpse. Never heard of anyone making it out alive.

Pecciotta


 * Now that sounds like fun! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Potensha
 * Are you serious?! I just...don't understand you or Madam at all!

Pecciotta
 * What's not to get?


 * I guess it's because you lack the strength necessary to pull it off.

Potensha
 * I lack...the strength?

Pecciotta
 * I ain't got time for this.


 * I'll be back.

Lasswell

Pecciotta

Pecciotta avoids a trap

Lasswell and Potensha

Pecciotta avoids all the traps.

Pecciotta
 * Hmph! This their idea of a trap? Gonna need more than this sea of two-bit gimmicks to stop me.

Pecciotta activates a switch and returns.

Pecciotta
 * Phew...


 * That switch opened up a different place. I'm sure of it.


 * No rest for the weary. We better get back to exploring.

Potensha
 * That beastman...


 * Made it there and back again without a hitch...


 * What bravery!

Potensha learned the power of bravery!

Third Mystery
Pecciotta
 * It's cut like a behemoth...

Potensha
 * Is that...!? The key! It's in the indestructible crystal, just like the legend says!

Pecciotta
 * Just what we need to get through the door to the guardian's room...


 * You ready for this?


 * It doesn't seem like I'd be able to make a scratch with this thing, but you on the other hand...


 * You're the only one with a shot at it.

Potensha
 * But can it...really be broken?

Pecciotta
 * Guess we'll never know until we try.


 * Since Madam isn't with us, you're the most powerful one here right now. Show me what you got!

-

No matter how many times the crystal is struck, it shows no signs of damage...

Potensha
 * No use, eh? Just give up. I'll even tell Madam to not bother.

Pecciotta
 * Didn't Madam already tell you? Your "impossible" is not the same as ours.


 * It's not over yet, is it buddy?

Potensha
 * You-you want to keep going!?

Pecciotta
 * Of course he does. For as long as he's got the will to fight.

-

The crystal is struck hundreds of times, and yet it still shows no signs of damage...

Give up?

After choosing "Don't give up" three times in a row, the crystal breaks and Pecciotta takes the key.

Pecciotta
 * Well done! The key's ours!

Lasswell

Pecciotta
 * Let's not waste any more time. It's best not to keep Madam waiting!

Potensha
 * The legendary indestructible crystal...


 * What's this pent-up feeling? I've never felt this way before...


 * He pushed himself to his very limit, and didn't give up no matter what...


 * Such incredible power!

Potensha learned the power of determination!

Back to Madam
Madam
 * Welcome back. And sooner than I expected.

Pecciotta
 * It's done, Madam. As requested.

Madam
 * You've done well.


 * Driiink's...over!


 * Whew... I'm feeling a little weak in the knees. The Mouth of Terror deserves its reputation.


 * But! A little swig of this alcohol and-


 * GOOD AS NEW!

Madam, Pecciotta, and Lasswell

Potensha
 * D-don't get too carried away...


 * Afterall, there's nothing alive that can withstand the Mouth of Terror for that long!


 * Might be weird coming from a monster, but Madam...what the hell are you!?

Madam
 * I am what I am. What else is there to say?

Potensha
 * But even as your life was being drained...you never once pulled out your arm!


 * If they hadn't come back, who knows what would've happened? Why do you have such power!?

Madam
 * There was never any doubt. I beli- I knew Pecciotta and the boy would come back.


 * I never had anything to fear, did I? You saw the manner in which they returned.

Potensha
 * You believed...in them? In yourself?

Madam
 * Both. Let me be clearer: I didn't just believe in us; I knew we could do it!

Lasswell and Pecciotta

Madam
 * Asking questions without even listening... This conversation is over! We got the key, didn't we!? Boy! Pecciotta! Time to move!

Potensha


 * Having someone believing in you... It gives you such power...

Potensha learned the power of trust!

Opening the path
Pecciotta put the key in the lock.

The door that was shut tight has opened!

Potensha
 * Oh, to be able to see this again... It brings back so many memories. I remember it well...

Madam
 * Before we proceed, there's something I wish to ask you, Potensha.


 * Why do you want to get stronger?

Potensha
 * Why, she asks? To beat up Delanbo! That's why!

Madam
 * And what should you do if you win? Would you become the guardian and try to beat us too?


 * Is that your true ambition? Or are you trying to lift the shame of losing to Delanbo?

Potensha
 * I-I...

Madam
 * We'll go on ahead. And we'll take down the guardian when we come to it. Is that fine by you?

Potensha
 * But I'm not strong enough to defeat him yet...

Madam
 * Don't you remember what you said when we first met? What happened to wanting to grow strong? To wanting to change?


 * Now is the time for change. If you can't, then never speak of it again.

Potensha

Madam
 * If you're going to make excuses and run... If you're going to give up here and now...


 * Then you will forever be known as Potensha the Coward.

Potensha

Madam
 * From the moment you are born to the moment you die, never forget: you are your own worst enemy.


 * Will you stay or will you go? If you go there will be trouble, but if you stay it may be double.


 * Thank you for bringing us this far...

Potensha
 * Madam... I...

Madam
 * You have fulfilled your duty... Boy, Pecciotta, it's time to go.

Pecciotta
 * I think Madam has given you a chance!


 * Doesn't matter who ya are; you shouldn't let chances slip away. Better to regret the things you did than those you didn't.


 * So many people sleepwalk through life waiting on another chance. But the truth is...it ain't ever gonna come.


 * Don't you feel lucky? You should. Lady Luck has come your way with this life-changing opportunity.


 * Well, there's going to be hard times ahead, but that's all part of the charm, ain't it?


 * This is your last chance...


 * You wanna know why? Because we're about to take Delanbo out.

Potensha

Basement level 14
If Lasswell reaches the floor without a rope and checks the area.

A pole stands on the opposite side.

A durable rope is needed to traverse the hole.

Search for a rope in the Realm of Monsters!

After finding a rope.

Madam
 * Well, well... The floor may have fallen away, but a pole stands in the other room.


 * Figuring out a way across is going to be a test of our nerves.

Pecciotta
 * A pole? We could probably throw something to hook onto it. As long as it can take our weight...




 * Hey, didn't you just get some rope in the town we passed through?

Pecciotta handed over a throwing weapon.

Pecciotta
 * Just tie the rope around one of these and...

Madam
 * I see. With the rope tied to your weapon, we should be able to throw it around the pole.

Pecciotta
 * That's the plan. It's all in the wrist.

Lasswell

Pecciotta
 * Why does everyone look so skeptical?


 * If anyone can do it, he can! Just a gut feeling, but...


 * Even if I were to do it myself, I couldn't possibly carry Madam and a plus one at the same time!

Madam
 * The boy doesn't look like much, but he's got muscle.


 * Incidentally, I'm not really into these tests of nerve. I'll leave it up to you!

Pecciotta
 * Same here. It's time for you to shine!


 * Don't let us down now.

Madam
 * Don't worry your little head too much. I'll be right here to save you three should you start plummeting towards your deaths.

Lasswell

-

They manage to move to other area

Pecciotta
 * Even better than planned!

Madam
 * Well done you two! With Pecciotta's weapon and ingenuity, nothing is going to stop us getting across.

Pecciotta
 * Finally, my time has come.


 * You take the lead, and I'll bring up the rear! Power on like a well-oiled machine!

There are engravings on the stone monument.

Read it?

Yes / No

Yes:

▼Features of the Inner Ruins' Guardian▼

Great Sorcerer: Delanbo

There was one entrancing question that arose while creating the Great Sorcerer.

There exists in this world beings with the ability to manipulate their opponent's power.

Naturally, I had to consider what would happen if that same ability were given to my creation.

The answer to this pondering is simple. Those beings would no longer be able to boast of this power as their own.

In principle, the plan is satisfactory.

Would any intruders really stay loyal to each other once their burdens become too great?

Or would they flee like startled cactuar?

It should be clear which choice is more foolish.

-

There are engravings on the stone monument.

Read it?

Yes / No

Yes:

▼First Concern Regarding the Guardian▼

Great Sorcerer: Delanbo

The Great Sorcerer's defining feature is his stances.

He understands his role better than any other monster.

Moreover, he has readily accepted his natural weaknesses.

In fact, he has taken those very weaknesses and, through his stances, turned them into strengths.

Any intruders who come against him will be buried forever in these ruins.

The stances do have a few drawbacks, but the chances of an intruder noticing them before their demise? Minimal at best.

Delanbo truly is something else, compared to that...other one.

As it happens, I am in the process of setting up Delanbo as guardian, but...

The other might be better after all, considering that intimidating firepower.

Thus I am left with the question: Should I decide between the two? Or perhaps...

-

There are engravings on the stone monument.

Read it?

Yes / No

Yes:

▼Second Concern Regarding the Guardian▼

Great Sorcerer: Delanbo

While the Great Sorcerer has no particular weakness, I have a few concerns worthy of note.

Most worrying is when he relinquishes control.

By which I mean, when the effects of his stances are nullified.

This world has faced no destroyer as heinous as Delanbo.

He truly is beyond all but the most capable of intruders.

Even I am lost for a way to put an end to him. This is perhaps my greatest concern of all.

For those who follow in my footsteps, be on your guard.

Never, under any circumstances, allow the effects of Delanbo's stances to be nullified.

Basement level 15
You sense a powerful monster's presence ahead.

Press onward?

Yes / No

-

Delanbo
 * Impressive. I didn't expect any intruders to overcome all those challenges, and yet here you are.

Madam
 * I felt a strong presence since entering this level. I presume that must be you.

Delanbo
 * Who else! For I am the Great Sorcerer, Delanbo! There's no one as strong as me on this level! I'm its guardian!


 * Hmm? Could you really be...?

Madam

Delanbo
 * I see... Finally, the time has come.


 * The wait has been worth it. My lord will be overjoyed too.

Madam
 * What are you talking about? Explain yourself.

Delanbo
 * I got nothing to say to you. Except one thing...


 * For my own reasons, I cannot stand in your way.


 * You want to defeat me to proceed, then go ahead.

Madam
 * Are you saying you would offer no resistance if I were to strike you?

Delanbo
 * None at all.

Madam


 * Now that is going to cause some problems. It goes against my principles to hit something that doesn't hit back...




 * That's why I'm not going to take part. Boy, this is on you.

Pecciotta
 * Hey, I'm up for it if he is.

Lasswell

Madam
 * Be warned: I will not step in, no matter what. This fight must be fair and square; the river flows where it will.

Pecciotta
 * Fine by me!

Delanbo
 * Enough with the words. It's time to go all-out.


 * Now then you puny, intruding daredevils. I'm gonna take your heads as trophies!

''Battle against Delanbo. After he loses half of his HP...''

Delanbo
 * Well fought. You're stronger than I thought.

Pecciotta
 * You mean you've been holding back this whole time?


 * You had better get serious or I'll send you blasting off!

Delanbo
 * Gahaha! Big talk for a little bear!


 * This should be just right for you!


 * My ultimate move, Dark Fist of Death...!

Delanbo hits the whole party with Dark Fist of Death

Pecciotta
 * Wh-what...!?


 * He had an ace this powerful up his sleeve the whole time!?


 * Get out of here! Leave this to me!

Delanbo
 * There will be no running away! You will all bow before my power!

Delanbo prepares to attack

Delanbo
 * You will regret ever crossing me!

???
 * Wait just a minute!

Delanbo
 * Grk!? That voice...!

Potensha appears to help, but is by Delanbo's Fajin

Delanbo
 * Potensha...! You must have nerves of steel to appear before me!


 * However, your attacks will have no effect on me at all!

Potensha
 * Nnn, ngh... He's strong... My body hurts all over...

Delanbo
 * I'm sure it does! It's a mystery how anyone could still have their head on after taking my special attack head on!


 * Does it hurt? Does it?


 * Are you going to run off with your tail between your legs? Go off and lurk in the shadows like the coward you are!

Potensha
 * It does hurts... But still...


 * I'll...!

Pecciotta
 * Madam, it's good and all that he's here, but... the difference in their skill levels are like day and night. Should we help?

Madam
 * No. We only watch. It's not our place to interfere.

Pecciotta
 * Understood...


 * Hey, this is a battle of honor. Try to show some tact.

The party does not interfere

Potensha
 * I figured it out... I know what I truly want to do...

Delanbo
 * What...?

Potensha
 * I want to grow strong. I want to change myself.


 * It's not because I want to be the guardian or to overcome the shame of losing.


 * I just... can't stand running away my whole life!


 * I'll fight to change my own weak self!


 * I'm not the same me I used to be.


 * These guys have taught me what strength really means!


 * No more running! I'll beat you or go down trying!

Delanbo
 * Oh, you'll go down soon enough!


 * With my ultimate move, Dark Fist of Death!

Potensha
 * Fear was my weakness... But I will no longer be a coward!


 * I won't lose to you...


 * But most of all, I won't lose to myself!

''Delanbo uses Dark Fist of Death on Potensha, getting him on a critical state. However, Potensha builds power and unleashes an almighty blow that ends the battle.''

Delanbo
 * Wh-what the...!?


 * Potensha... defeated me!?


 * No surprise... It was inevitable...


 * I lost to... the most powerful monster on level three.

Potensha
 * What is the meaning of this, Delanbo?

Delanbo
 * You have no idea, do you? The secret ability bestowed upon you by our lord: the power of growth.


 * Your latent powers awaken through growth. That's the origin of your name...


 * I am merely a wall; an obstacle for you to overcome. You were to grow in power until you assumed your rightful position as guardian once more.


 * That's why I had to defeat you while you were still weak. Then provoke you. All the while waiting for your true power to manifest.


 * I've waited so long for your flower to bloom. Finally, my job is complete.

Potensha
 * This whole time... you knew about my power to grow.

Delanbo
 * Transforming you into a goblin was a metaphor. Our lord devised an ingenious plan to showcase your growth.


 * So, from now on, the guardian of level three is Potensha. You've suffered the curse of my magic for long enough.

Potensha
 * Hold it! I just got used to this body! If you change me back now, I'm gonna be messed up all over again!


 * I'll pass the role of guardian of level three back to you! I don't need that title anymore!


 * Even if I were the most powerful monster here I'd still have to put up with an itchy back!

Delanbo
 * Oh? If that's your decision, then so be it.


 * The lord awaits your companion intruders.

Pecciotta
 * Doesn't matter whether we are companions or intruders to you?


 * Looks like there is someone else out there who thinks like Madam.

Delanbo
 * Potensha may have beaten me this time, but your match is yet to come.


 * If you ever want to test your strength, come and pay me a visit.


 * Next time I won't go easy on you. It'll be a raw display of my true power!

Pecciotta
 * Sounds like fun, right buddy?

Lasswell

Potensha
 * Are you proceeding forward, Madam?

Madam
 * Did you even need to ask?


 * You know full well that I am searching for the secret treasure in these ruins!

Delanbo
 * You'd say that to our faces!? What courage! Most impressive! Hahahaha!

Potensha
 * That right, there's the Madam I know! I'm rooting for you!


 * I'm really grateful we met... Thank you.

Madam
 * All this soppy stuff isn't becoming of you. You're the boss here, are you not? Toughen up!

Potensha
 * I know that! But it's something I couldn't have left unsaid!

Lasswell and Pecciotta

Madam
 * See you around, Potensha. I'm glad I got to see your real strength with my own two eyes.

Potensha
 * Me too!

Madam, Lasswell, and Pecciotta leave, and Potensha waves his hand

Potensha
 * Good luck, madam and you two! I'm waiting for you to come back and see me anytime!

-

Madam


 * Although I came to say my goodbyes, it seems that this is as far as we can go right now.

Pecciotta
 * Looks like the green sectors are up next.

Madam
 * Level four...


 * According to Lexa, we're already past the halfway point.

Pecciotta
 * Though she did say that it's all just conjecture.

Madam

Pecciotta
 * Madam? What's wrong?

Madam
 * I just remembered something that happened long ago. It must be because this level has left such an impression on me.


 * But it's not important right now... This happens to me a lot. It's probably nothing.


 * Well, it seems that this is as far as we can explore this time. They're waiting for us, so let's go back for now.

Madam leaves

Pecciotta
 * Hey, don't you think Madam is acting a little strange?


 * Sometimes, it seems she's gazing into some distant place.


 * I can't say for sure, but it seems like she already knows these ruins...


 * There's no way she could though. I don't think we'd see the same sparkle in her eyes if she'd been here before.


 * There must be similar ruins or caves somewhere that she's explored in the past.


 * Ah, just ignore my ramblings. It must be the hardships getting the best of me.


 * But... if you do get the chance, keep an eye on Madam. Discreetly does it, right?

Lasswell

Pecciotta
 * Thanks for doing this. It's gonna be a big help.