Fate of the Dragoon/Story

Trembling Seal
???
 * ...No problems. The dragon's seal is functioning.

???
 * If Duke says so, I guess it must be true, but...

Duke
 * I was hoping to ask your opinion too, Charie. After all, your prayer dance is what will calm the slumbering dragon.

Cherie
 * Recently... when I'm dancing, I can sense some fleeting feelings.

Duke
 * ...Do you mean to say the seal has become unstable?

Duke
 * Is it because I spent my time away from my duty of managing the dragon's seal to help with resistance activities...?

Charie
 * Some extremists were clamoring the other day for the dragon to be released so that the resistance can use it!

Duke
 * Was that what you got into a fight over?

Charie
 * I mean, wouldn't you!? We're talking about a dragon that was sealed away because people couldn't handle it!

Charie
 * Anyone making light of the village's time-honored duty must face my wrath!

Duke
 * I don't think the resistance members were trying to make light of anything.

Duke
 * They've probably just forgotten about the legend of the sealed dragon passed down in the village.

Duke
 * The dragon my ancestor sealed was different from other dragons. Its ferocious temper snuffed out many lives.

Duke
 * We simply cannot allow a vicious dragon like that to come back to life again in this time and age.

Charie
 * ...Exactly. Everyone's letting their guard down because the dragon's sealed up and not doing anything.

Duke
 * The responsibility of the dragon's seal falls upon my clan... the clan of the dragon sealers.

Duke
 * If something seems even the slightest bit off, I cannot let it go.

Duke
 * As for how resilient the seal is at the moment, we should move further in to check.

Duke's Resolution
Charie
 * The sleeping dragon's instability must be related to Aldore's rule, somehow.

Charie
 * Or maybe, it's because the villagers have lost interest in the dragon?

Duke
 * ...I do not know. Whichever the case, you should really stop being so critical of the villagers.

Duke
 * The village was always meant to help monitor the dragon. Whereas the seal is the responsibility of my clan... the clan of dragon sealers.

Charie
 * I get that, but still...

Duke
 * It is said that my ancestor sealed away the dragon as they each dealt the other the final blow.

Duke
 * I am... prepared to do the same.

A dragon comes flying in behind Duke.

Charie
 * W-wait! Duke, behind you!

Duke
 * Wha!? It can't be...!?

Charie
 * It's coming for us!

The dragon roars.

To the Dragon's Village
The shadow of a dragon flies overhead.

Duke
 * Ugh! It fled into the sky!

Duke
 * That... wasn't a normal monster...

Duke
 * It looked exactly like the sealed creature of the legends... Hmm!?

Duke
 * Charie? Where are you!?

Duke
 * No... She is not so easily beaten.

Duke
 * If I return to the village, I will find her.

Duke
 * I should report this matter to Olif and the others as well, and ask for their wisdom.

A Strange Youngster
Charie
 * Urrrgh... Huh!?

???
 * Back to your senses?

Charie
 * Oh yeah... we were attacked by this huge monster, and then...

???
 * You were walking around in a daze, so I was really worried.

Charie
 * I got hit by the enemy's confused feelings... Even now, I can't seem to think straight.

Charie
 * ...Who are you? I've never seen you around before.

???
 * I've been around here for a very long time. On this... mountain where the dragon was sealed.

Charie
 * (The mountain of the seal...? ...Is he the descendant of some of the native inhabitants of this place?)

Charie
 * Ah, it doesn't matter.

Charie
 * Anyway, thanks for helping me. Sorry to be asking so suddenly, but can you point me in the direction of Dragon Village?

???
 * You're not waiting for your friend to come looking for you?

Charie
 * Oh, him? He'll be fine. I walked off by myself, so he should have made his way back to the village by now.

???
 * What will you do after returning to the village?

Charie
 * Need you ask? I have to... tell everyone what we just saw.

Charie
 * The feelings I felt back then must be a reflection of the sealed dragon's feelings...

???
 * ...You mean, the seal has been broken, and the dragon was revived?

Charie
 * If so, we need to come up with a strategy to seal it away again.

???
 * All right, then. Here, the village is this way. ...Can you walk?

Charie
 * Don't be such a worrywart. Look at me! I'm back to my lively self already. Thanks for the help!

Way of the Youngster
Charie
 * You're... err...

???
 * Call me Ryunan.

Charie
 * Ryunan, thanks for helping me! You're pretty tiny for a dragoon, you know.

Charie
 * Are you from a clan that escaped into the mountains because of Aldore's rule?

Ryunan
 * Aldore? Rule? ...What do you mean?

Cherie
 * ...You're still too young to know all these things, huh?

Charie
 * Well, what I'm trying to say is...

Charie
 * Ryunan, would you and your family like to come to our village for some temporary shelter?

Charie
 * Since the revived dragon will be quite dangerous... you know?

Ryunan
 * I may not look it, but I'm actually pretty strong. Don't look down on me.

Charie
 * W-well, you may be right, but...

Ryunan
 * Besides, I'm looking for something I left behind here. ...I can't go with you.

Charie
 * Ah! Wait!

Ryunan
 * I already told you how to return to the village. Hurry back, your friend must be waiting.

Charie
 * ...There he goes. What a peculiar child.

Charie
 * Gasp! Wait a second... which way do I turn at this fork!?

Charie
 * Maybe I shouldn't have said all those unnecessary things and chased him off...

Charie
 * No, I can't just give up here. How will I ever help with the dragon's seal like that?

Charie
 * If I'm not wrong... there! That's the one! I have to meet up with Duke again, as soon as possible!

The Dragoon's Burden
Man
 * I saw a large shadow flying in the sky. Could it be the dragon your ancestors sealed?!

Duke
 * Very likely...yes. The seal...has been broken...

Woman
 * We've already got our hands full with the war against the Emperor, and now there's a dragon?! We can't handle all this!

Man
 * No, maybe this is a sign? The dragon's telling us to go defeat that despot!

???
 * The dragon that was sealed is not a dragon of revelations.

Woman
 * Father Olif! And Mystea, too!

Mystea
 * If this was a dragon mindful of human affairs, would there have been a need to seal it?

Man
 * Then...then what should we do about that thing?

Duke
 * I'll seal it into that mountain again. That is my life's purpose.

Woman
 * You do that, Duke... Your clan is the only thing we can count on now.

Man
 * Yeah. We'll take care of the resistance in the meantime.

Man
 * We can always find replacements for the resistance, but you're the only one that can seal up the dragon.

Olif
 * ...Where is Charie? Is she not going to join us?

Duke
 * We lost sight of each other during battle. I didn't see signs of injuries anywhere, so she should be all right, but...

Mystea
 * Heh... I understand. You are worried about your childhood friend's safety.

Duke
 * It's not just Charie. If I don't seal up the dragon soon, the village will be in trouble...

Olif
 * We shall go with you this time. You do not mind that, do you, Duke?

Duke
 * Of course not. I'll protect you two as well.

Duke
 * (The villagers are terrified of the revived dragon...)

Duke
 * (Charie's not back yet, either. I am responsible for all this. I must resolve it quickly...)

Duke's Impatience
Olif
 * I haven't been outside in some time, but the monsters seem a lot more active now.

Mystea
 * They say that the sealed dragon has such power that it's awakened evil creatures just be being here.

Duke
 * In that case, sealing the dragon again will quell the monsters too.

Duke
 * Come on, let's hurry.

Olif
 * ...Anxious, isn't he?

Mystea
 * Hehe... You're very perceptive, Father Olif.

Mystea
 * He's always been far too serious, even as a kid.

Olif
 * He must have asked me a million times, I think. About how the first dragoon fulfilled his duty...

Mystea
 * Duke may be young, but he longs to be like the first dragoon, who sacrificed his life to seal the beast.

Mystea
 * At this rate, he might actually end up giving his own life too...

Olif
 * That's why were here, aren't we? To stop him from doing that. Am I right?

Mystea
 * Yes, I understand... Even as an adult, you still need someone to take care of you sometimes.

Olif
 * You're worried about Charie, that other childhood friend of yours, aren't you?

Mystea
 * Yes, of course. I have to protect both of them with my magic.

Ryunan's Warning
Duke
 * This is the way, Olif, Mystea! I hope you're both keeping up with me!

Duke
 * Sigh... Of course bringing mages along with me would slow me down.

Duke
 * However, I'm concerned about Charie as well. I'd look for her alone, if it came down to it...

???
 * Hey, why are you by yourself?

Duke
 * Who!?

???
 * Tell me! Why are you by yourself?

Duke
 * ... I do have companions. They're just a little bit behind, that's all.

???
 * Okay! Make sure you only go farther when your friends are with you! You'll be in big trouble otherwise.

Duke
 * H-hold it! Who are you!?

Mystea
 * Oh, that silly boy. He gets himself all worked up so easily.

Olif
 * Do forgive him. We only need to catch up to him, that's all.

Mystea's Caution
Olif
 * You went ahead without us again, Duke.

Olif
 * Even a dragoon can find himself in a bit of trouble without some support around these parts, you know.

Mystea
 * The priest is right. Duke, you were working yourself up again, weren't you?

Duke
 * It wasn't my intention. I was merely rushing to fulfill my duty.

Mystea
 * Heheh... That's what we usually call rushing to your death.

Duke
 * What...?

Mystea
 * I can see right through you, Duke. You intend to imitate the first dragon sealer and...

Mystea
 * "Fulfill my mission by sacrificing my life!", or something like that, am I right?

Duke
 * ... If it is my mission, then what's wrong with doing just that?

Olif
 * I understand you must feel a sense of responsibility after being trained as a dragon sealer since your youth...

Olif
 * But I hope you have not forgotten that historically, the village has nurtured mages and dancers to assist the dragon sealer as well.

Duke
 * That doesn't change the fact that I am the one who has to handle the seal itself!

Mystea
 * We are saying it's ridiculous for you to fight with the intention of losing your life, when you have us!

Mystea
 * Charie, the priest, and myself. We, too, have been honing our skills in preparation for the day we can carry out our duties with pride.

Mystea
 * You think only about yourself and lack the resolve to allow us to watch your back for you.

Duke
 * My resolve is firm! And... I trust you very much. All of you...

Mystea
 * Your delusion that sacrificing your life for your mission is the cool thing to do is causing more insecurity instead.

Mystea
 * Have you been possessed by your dead ancestor's spirit? If so, exorcise it quickly.

Duke
 * I never... It wasn't...

Olif
 * Mystea is only trying to show concern, in her own way.

Olif
 * She wants you to take better care of yourself, for the sake of those who treasure you.

Duke
 * I understand the logic behind your words... But... can I truly keep my calm when the dragon is right in front of me...?

Olif
 * We are mages specializing in support spells. We will ensure that you have enough time to think.

Olif
 * Now, shall we set off? You do not wish to lose sight of Mystea as well, do you?

Ryunan's Way
Charie
 * O-oh no... I don't even know where I am right now, not to mention where the village is...

Ryunan
 * ...Aren't you going back to the village?

Charie
 * Yikes! Ryunan! Hey, I'm sorry about before.

Charie
 * I should have minded my own business... but I'm so glad you're here!

Charie
 * I had planned to return, but I took the wrong path! And I really need to get to where my friend is quickly!

Ryunan
 * Err, does your friend happen to be a male dragoon with two mages?

Charie
 * Mages? That's... Oh yeah! He must've brought Olif and Mystea along!

Charie
 * Yes, those are my friends! Do you know where they are?

Ryunan
 * In the direction of the water flow. Where the water of this mountain falls.

Charie
 * Where the water falls... Aha! You mean, the waterfall!

Ryunan
 * I'll tag along for a bit too. Your poor sense of direction really worries me.

Charie
 * Poor sense of...!? I-I'm just a little forgetful, that's all!

Ryunan
 * ...Hmm. Whatever you say.

The Bond of a Comrade
Ryunan
 * I'm glad your friend came back for you.

Charie
 * Yeah, and he brought along a couple of solid helpers, too!

Charie
 * Once we meet up, we'll have to fulfill our mission properly together!

Ryunan
 * What mission?

Charie
 * In our village, we have a dragon sealer, who is assisted by a few other companions.

Charie
 * The first dragon sealer managed to seal the dragon alone, but at the cost of his own life...

Ryunan
 * And that... must have made his family and friends very sad.

Charie
 * Yes, you got that right. That's why the sealing has to be done with helpers nowadays.

Charie
 * The dragoon acting as dragon sealer is protected by mages or dancers, who heal him and give him strength.

Ryunan
 * And you're the dancer?

Charie
 * Yes! I'm physically weak, so I tried hard to learn dancers that could heal my companions instead.

Charie
 * Duke is really strong, and so are his attacks, but he still needs someone that can heal his wounds!

Ryunan
 * That dragoon... his name is Duke? Is he your lover?

Charie
 * N-no, don't be mistaken! We're childhood friends... he's like an older brother to me!

Ryunan
 * I see. You were so confident in him, I just assumed...

Charie
 * Once you see what an earnest man Duke is, you can't help but trust him.

Charie
 * He hasn't changed since he was little! I remember I once showed him a weird dance to try to make him loosen up...

Charie
 * Mystea found it amusing... and Olif just sat there and watched over us, like he always does, even now.

Charie
 * As long as the four of us are together, I'm sure we can seal any dragon! And I'll protect Duke, too.

Ryunan
 * ...That's so nice.

Ryunan
 * Back then, if I, too, had...

Charie
 * Huh!? He left again?

Charie
 * Talk about whimsical... But it's alright. I'll just have to keep following this path.

Division of Responsibility
Duke
 * ...Let's rest for a bit. We cannot let fatigue impair our judgement.

Mystea
 * You're one to talk about impaired judgement.

Olif
 * Mystea is really in a bad mood, isn't she? She is still young...

Duke
 * Was I wrong? My determination to fulfill the mission I was given since I was little has never wavered...

Olif
 * You are not wrong. You have inherited a mission only someone of your bloodline can carry out.

Olif
 * The weight of that responsibility is immeasurable.

Olif
 * Everyone is well aware of how seriously you have taken this responsibility your entire life.

Duke
 * Then, why...

Olif
 * Like I said just now, that is exactly why you are so important.

Olif
 * We cannot lose you. So if there is something we can do to lighten your burden, whether in battle or in spirit, we will do it.

Olif
 * Please do not ever forget our feelings, and the fact that we are always by your side.

Duke
 * That... may be so, but...

Mystea's Tactics
Duke
 * Charie! You're safe!

Charie
 * Oh, Duke! I'm so glad I caught up!

A bird monster swoops in behind Charie.

Duke
 * Charie, watch out!

Duke jumps in between Charie and the monster as it lets out a fiery blast and a shielding spell is briefly seen.

Charie
 * Duke!? No!

Duke
 * This is... We were protected by Mystea's spell?

Olif
 * ...You purposely delayed the incantation to make him think he had been hit, didn't you?

Mystea
 * If talking will not get through to him, then showing him is the next best way.

Charie
 * T-talk and show all you want later! They're coming!

The party draws their weapons as the monster approaches.

Chance and Compromise
Charie
 * Why were you charging towards them by yourself!? What if Mystea hadn't been around? What then!?

Duke
 * ...I apologize. And, Mystea... Thank you.

Duke
 * I was so impatient about the dragon's seal that I failed to take care of my companions...

Duke
 * If I had gone like that, I could have lost my life before I even had a chance to fulfill my mission.

Duke
 * Everyone. I beg you once more to lend me your strength.

Mystea
 * Very good. Now you understand you need to rely on us more.

Olif
 * It is my honor to assist you.

Charie
 * I'm in, of course! We're all in this together!

Ryunan
 * Great! I see you've met up with your friends.

Charie
 * Oh, Ryunan! I'm glad you're safe and sound too!

Duke
 * Did you just say... Ryunan!?

The Hero's Truth
Charie
 * What's the matter, Duke? Is Ryunan that remarkable?

Olif
 * Is he not the descendant of an ancient people who fled their village and are now residing in the mountain?

Duke
 * Ryunan is the true name of the first dragon sealer that is only made known to his successors.

Mystea
 * You mean the village's young prodigy that gave his life to defeat the dragon...? Then, your form...

Ryunan
 * Yes. Right now, I'm just...

Ryunan's form begins to waver like a vision.

Duke
 * A strong "memory"... Which means... you are truly the first...!

Ryunan
 * Your name is Duke, right? The offspring of my younger brother?

Duke
 * I am most honored and privileged to be in your presence, sir!

Ryunan
 * I'm not that noble. You're the much better person here.

Ryunan
 * I don't know how you people view me nowadays, but...

Ryunan
 * ...I was a brash and conceited child that refused to trust my companions, fighting alone and... dying alone.

Duke
 * But, the legend says...

Ryunan
 * Looks like my mourning companions embellished the story to make it seem like I was some brave warrior.

Ryunan
 * While at the same time imparting skills to their offspring that would serve to protect my clan.

Mystea
 * The skills we mages and dancers were taught were passed down by your companions, then?

Olif
 * And you guided us along because you did not want Duke to make the same mistake you did...?

Ryunan
 * I can tell by looking at your team that there's no need for me to worry at all.

Ryunan
 * Duke. Take good care of your friends!

Duke
 * ...Yes. I will take your advice to heart.

Olif
 * We promise to do everything in our power to support and assist Duke as well.

Ryunan
 * ...Thank you.

Ryunan
 * Oh yeah, think you could do me a favor? You see, I lost my spear when I sealed the dragon.

Ryunan
 * And my friends couldn't find it either. If it's still around, can you bring it back to the village for me?

Duke
 * I vow to do just that.

Ryunan
 * Thanks in advance! The dragon's just beyond the marshland ahead.

Ryunan leaps away and the party moves onwards.

Duke Matures
Olif
 * Is this the marshland that the first dragon sealer spoke of?

Duke
 * Yes. Mind your step, everybody.

Mystea
 * Heheh... what a good boy you've become, Duke.

Mystea
 * Just make sure not to go wandering off without us again.

Duke
 * D-don't treat me like a child!

Charie
 * Ahahah! Aww, you're really such a good boy!

Duke
 * Not you too, Charie! Stop this teasing!

Olif
 * ...How this brings back memories. It is almost as if we had returned to the past.

Olif
 * With our team dynamics now, I am confident we can face any monster with ease...

Duke
 * Olif, don't just stand there! Do something!

Olif
 * Well then, shall we move ahead, good boy Duke?

Duke
 * Even you...! ...Oh, never mind...

A Battle to Live
Duke
 * The revived dragon is just up ahead! ...I sense a powerful force.

Charie
 * But there are monsters all around here.

Mystea
 * Hehe... Dear, oh dear. Unless we clear them all out, we will not be sealing anything away today, I presume.

Olif
 * Everyone, do you still remember Ryunan's advice?

Olif
 * It was not advice for Duke only. For all of us need to trust and rely on each other...

Duke
 * Let's all do everything within our power to ensure we return triumphant and alive!

Charie
 * That goes without saying!

Mystea
 * Yes... let us begin.

The Dragon's Release
Duke
 * This is it! Let's do our best!

Mystea
 * I will disrupt any manner of attack with my wall of protection!

'Sharlee
 * I'll alleviate your pains with my dancing!

Olif
 * I devote myself to supporting you all in this fight.

Duke
 * Dragon... Once more, to sleep you go!

The Drakeseal Spear
Mystea
 * Haah!

Charie
 * Healing!

Olif
 * Duke, take this power!

Duke
 * Upon this sacred spear, I administer the seal!

Mystea
 * ...Is it done?

Charie
 * We sealed it! The dragon's sleeping like the dead!

Olif
 * Are you all right, Duke?

Duke
 * Yes. Thanks to all of your support.

Olif
 * Be proud that you have carried out your duty splendidly.

Charie
 * Huh?

Charie
 * Is that... could that be Ryunan's...?

Duke
 * ...It's the spear he asked us to look for. Let us bring it back to the village and return it to our ancestors' graves.

Ryunan
 * ...I'm glad. My "memory"... has fulfilled its purpose...

Ryunan disappears in a sparkling beam of light.

Monster Eradication
Charie
 * This is the den of those monsters that have gone berserk, correct?

Olif
 * Yes. Apparently it was an effect of the dragon's resurrection before.

Duke
 * Just when I thought we could finally focus on the resistance...

Mystea
 * Fret not, for all will be resolved once we mop up this place.

Charie
 * Or would you prefer we take care of things here while you go back to the village, Duke?

Duke
 * Why would I go back? Right now, my spear is for the protection of the village.

Mystea
 * Hehe... Good boy. Well then, let us commence our cleanup operation.

Another Threat
Olif
 * How odd. The dragon's influence should have waned because of the seal, and yet...

Mystea
 * I am of the same sentiment. Perhaps someone unknown is interfering with its power.

Charie
 * Someone unknown... Wait, what exactly do you mean?

Olif
 * I'll need to investigate a little more to answer that...

Duke
 * Our mission is the dragon's seal. By right, anything not dragon-related really should be left to the village, but...

Mystea
 * ...Hehe. You have no intention of quitting, right?

Charie
 * I'm not gonna quit halfway and run back to the village either. How about you, Olif?

Olif
 * It is my obligation as priest to support Duke's decisions. You will hear no objections from me.

Duke
 * Thanks, everyone. Just let me investigate a little more.

Legacy of the Great War
Duke
 * The monsters here aren't the kind you usually see in this area.

Olif
 * Hmm...I have a bad feeling about this.

Charie
 * Is this feeling...about whatever's making the monsters go berserk?

Mystea
 * ...Father Olif, if memory serves, these ruins have existed since the great war 700 years ago.

Olif
 * Which would make them...legacies of the war, then...?

Duke
 * Tell me more.

Olif
 * As you both know, there was once a great war in Paladia that split the world into two.

Charie
 * The war between Emperor Aldore and Hess...?

Olif
 * Yes. Though the Emperor wiped out most of Hess' legacy, not all of it has been discovered yet.

Mystea
 * And there may be something among them that can cause monsters or animals to go berserk...

Duke
 * Is there any chance some of those ruins could've been awakened by the dragon's resurrection or the impact on the seal?

Olif
 * It is a distinct possibility.

Duke
 * So that makes it even more important that we take care of this matter now.

Charie
 * Agreed! Anything to do with the dragon's seal is totally under our jurisdiction!

Mystea
 * Heh... Well, it's not like we would've left it alone even if it had nothing to do with the seal.

Olif
 * My sentiments exactly.

Duke
 * This'll probably be a tough fight, but I'm confident we can take it. I have faith in all of you.

Origin of the Power
Olif
 * I feel a strong power from this fairy! It might be a relic from the Hess!

Sharlee
 * Could we figure this all out by defeating this guy!?

Mystea
 * He he, if there is a chance, then try, you must.

Duke
 * We must combine our powers to protect this land!

Protecting the Dragon Village
Duke
 * Is it...over?

Mystea
 * The atmosphere...has changed?

Olif
 * Yes, I can feel it too. The air of danger enshrouding the area has dissipated for now.

Charie
 * Woohoo! We've just achieved another great feat, haven't we?

Mystea
 * Oh, Charie...you're just like a kid.

Duke
 * Don't get too excited, or Mystea will start cracking wise again.

Olif
 * I see nothing wrong in rejoicing over an achievement.

Duke
 * ...You're right. Still, this is only the beginning.

Duke
 * Whether it's Aldore's domination or resurrected monsters... I'll stand against anything that threatens the village.

Duke
 * That's the reason I wield this spear. Are you guys with me?

Mystea
 * Heh... Did you even need to ask? After all this time?

Charie
 * Every time you collapse, I'll refresh you with my healing dances!

Olif
 * To face not merely ancient legends, but forthcoming threats as well... Quite the lucky ones, aren't we?

Olif
 * To Duke, and everyone here. I offer my support and assistance, for as long as I am able to keep up.

Duke
 * You're not old enough to be talking like a frail old man yet, you know.

Olif
 * Well, when I think back about how much you three have grown, I cannot help but...

Mystea
 * It's very much like a priest to care for us so.

Charie
 * All right then, let's head back!

Duke
 * Back to Dragon's Village, the place we've sworn to protect...