Part 48: Update XLV - Featuring: Romance Troubles

Update XLV - Featuring: Romance Troubles

Music: The Daily Grind


For whatever reason, talking to Aytel causes that rest to not heal the party or restore Field Skills.



So I have to sleep for two days straight.



Now I can go turn in the qu-



*ahem* Now I can go turn in the quest.



Hope: Hmmm... I'm a bit slow so I don't really get it, but basically... she wasn't a ghost, right? That means I got nothing to fear! Alright, I'm going back to hit on— I mean, communicate with her! Oh, yeah! I almost forgot! This is your reward.

You obtained 3,000 Az!

You obtained Ozon-Aid x3.

You obtained SP Up 500 x3.





Up next is this ISDF soldier in the lobby.



Sakurai: What I'd like is for you to hand this bouquet of roses to... someone. When I say someone, I mean... him. Er, to put it plainly, I mean Director Julietta! Oh, and take this, too. It's... a love letter. The heart sticker is the key! And the poem I wrote is pretty key, too. Ah, I'm indebted to you!

You obtained Roses and Love Letter.

~

Sakurai: Thank you for taking on this top secret mission! I'm truly in your debt!





What's the matter? Did you need something?



My, my, my... I didn't realize you were so sweet on me. You can have me, but only for tonight. Ah, these aren't from you? What a shame. I can't say I'm not disappointed... I see~... A member of ISDF~...



What will your answer be?

Well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't yearning for a little bit of action~...

~

He seemed like a good person.

*giggle* You're quite a good-natured little lamb...

~~

But I'm sorry. You'll have to refuse him for me. It's not because he's from ISDF. It's just that my research is too important right now. He flatters me with those emotions... but I simply cannot return them. I'm sorry.





Now we head back to Sakurai.



Opal is so excited to crush the hopes of this poor man!





There are other fish in the sea.

Sakurai: No... That is simply not true!

~

What about a romance with... me?

Sakurai: What!? Don't you think that's a bit cliche!? A-Anyways, I...

~~

Sakurai: Director Julietta, looks very much like my former boyfriend who... died of Dragon Sickness. So ever since I saw him the other day... I simply couldn't get him off of my mind. I guess the more I think about it, the more natural it seems that my love letter was rejected. But hrm... I just can't do it! I won't give him up! Please, bring him this bouquet of roses again.



Got it.

Sakurai: Thank you so much!

~

Are you sure these aren't for me?

Sakurai: No, no, no, no! This isn't that kind of quest!

~~

You obtained Rose Bouquet.

~

Sakurai: I... I am in your debt!



Back to Julietta.





In that case, that is all the more reason to turn him down. I am not, and will never be, that boyfriend. Please, return these...





Back again to Sakurai.





Sakurai: I shouldn't be dragging my past around with me... H-He's...!





Sakurai: I... I-I... I...

*giggle* Do I truly look that similar to your boyfriend?

Sakurai: Y-Yes, Sir! Exactly the same! I am in your debt!

I'm sorry I can't reciprocate your feelings... But as humans fighting together for the sake of Earth, we must be strong. Together.

Sakurai: *sniffle* Y-Yes...!

Well then, I must get back to my lab. Goodbye.





Sakurai: Do you think you could give my thanks to him? This is my last request!





Back to Julietta.





He says thank you.

I see... I'm glad he was able to sort his emotions out.

~

You're very kind, Julietta.

That's not true. It was just...

~~

Going to a battlefield in such a state would be the end of him. I don't want him to waste his life. I have a reply. Tell him, "You're welcome.”



Then one final trip to Sakurai.

Around a quarter of this update is just going back and forth between these two, for reference.



Sakurai: I realized after seeing him in person, Director Julietta is quite different from my boyfriend... His voice, the way he speaks, the way he acts, even his scent... You helped me finally grasp how foolish I was being! I cannot thank you enough for staying beside an idiot like me! Here, this is my thanks to you!

You obtained 2,000 Az!

You obtained Blind Cut x1.

Sakurai: Mmm! It feels like I just woke up from a dream! Now that I've calmed down, it's time to get back to work!





Now we can finally go chase down Emel.

Music: UE77 Tokyo


Music: Ladyin - Spiral Ruins


All the blue Dragonsbane in the place means that we have to be careful of getting slowly worn down by chip damage.

...is what I would say if we didn't have two full teams that can sub in at any time, making field damage entirely toothless as a gimmick.





Music: Ignith of the Final Attack (code：VFD Ver)


Oh look, it's Haze!



The Dragonslayer is... sticking out of his face.

He's doing surprisingly well for someone with a bisected brain, not gonna lie.







For what purpose have you come here by yourself?

What a foolish question... I am here to put an end to you, and all dragons... for destroying my planet!

Heh... Hehe... Hyahahahaha! It seems this foolish creature has finally lost its mind!



Hyahahaha! That will not be possible. You are but a failed dragon, after all!



Have you not realized? After we destroyed your home, you roamed the universe... And eventually came to this planet, and in doing so involved yourself with humanity. All you have done is copy the actions of us True Dragons!

Not... really? All the True Dragons just leap to trying to devour entire worlds, the Hypnos Sisters have done nothing but aid humanity ever since they came here.



I... I am a Hypnos... I will have my revenge!





Aytel finally decided to stop playing hooky and try to salvage the situation.



Ay...tel...?

No, my sister... You must not lose your sense of self...

Hm... Another fragment...

My sister... Your hatred... flows into me... I cannot take it much longer...

Quiet, Aytel! I'm going to kill them all! I have to!



Hyahahaha! I shall play with you for a while, failure. Perhaps you can earn a promotion? Hyahahahahahahahahaha!





Music: Ladyin - Spiral Ruins


The rumbling fades.



There are two major dragon signals at the top of this tower... Haze and Emel are at war.

We don't know what could happen if we let two True Dragons fight each other... Hurry, Unit 13!



We just have to go around Mayhem's arena first.







The Hypnos Crystal acts as the ultimate revival item, bringing someone back with 150 LF.

How fitting for them to start showing up now.



I wait for a flying dragon to pass by.





Two stationary, rotating dragons are up ahead.

You can also see that the red glow at the top of the screen has also changed to blue.





Drain Sword has the same animation, but with a red blade.





And that's both of them.



In all honesty, blue Dragonsbane isn't really that big of a deal.



Everyone has enough LF right now that 5 damage a tick is easily managable, and you have to actually touch the Dragonsbane to take damage. Weaving around plants lets you get by unscathed.







Opal, if only you did one more point of damage...



But at least the floor is clear.

Next time: Hey look, a distraction!