Part 39: Chapter 6-9: Revenge of the Twins

Part 6-9: Revenge of the Twins


Interlude: Extra Mix

What’s the deal, staring at that Anima? …No! You’ve been thinking about how it looks like sweet candy…

No, Sue, I’m not you. I’m just wondering if there’s another way we could use this too.

I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that attack on my good name. Other way, like what?

What I’m thinking about right now is enhancing other items.



Like, we can use Anima to make our bombs even more destructive, or to make our medicine more restorative. Maybe we can even activate extra effects if we use enough Anima! …But the way I’m going about it, it’d probably use up said bomb or medicine all in one go.

I see. That sounds like a good idea! Like, we’re truly reaching the secret arts of alchemy!

I know, right? I think it will work.

Of course it will! Promise with Mom Number 5! “Don’t worry - just do it!” You need to be willing to give things a try, without worrying about messing up.

Right! I just hope it turns out as incredible as I’m expecting!



That was worth coming home to go over! But we’ve kept Ilmeria and… Plachta? Waiting long enough. Let’s go!

Right! This time, we’ll have our revenge!


Throwdown with the Thunder God

We’ve been waiting for you! Is everything ready?

Yes! We’re not going to lose this time!

I like your confidence. This sounds promising.

It is. Plachta, Ilmeria, you can fall back. We’ll handle it from here.

Very well. You’ve got it this time, girls! Don’t worry!

You again! Any attempt to stop me will be futile. This time… I’ll send you straight to hell!

No. I don’t think you will! In fact, we’re going to defeat you!

This is it, girls. Are you ready?



Phew. This is it. It’s painting time, Lydie!

Right here with you, Sue!


Music: Beyond the fate - Hiromi Kajiwara

Puny humans. This time, I will destroy you.

We won’t let you!

We’ve got something for you, after all!



What?! You insolent…



Alright! Thank you, Neige… Thanks to you, we can take him!




Still, though… better safe than sorry!




You said it, Sue!

Alt! Give Sophie some of that Strength Meat…

Wait, Sophie…? Okay.




My turn!



Now to see if my theory about traits and Battle Mix recipes was right…



Bingo!





Ahh, it didn’t do that much! Maybe the Distilled Water has to be much higher quality, or we need stronger use-boosting traits…



Ooh, Sue! Use that Luft!

Hehe, sure thing!



Hehe… Fly with the wind!





Aaaargh!



Alt! Hope this helps!

Thanks… but just for assurance…



Now let’s try out an Extra Mix!




We have all these high-quality Ice Bombs on hand… and I can’t think of a better time to use them than now!



30 Anima should be enough… now!



That was something! Now if only we had more Anima to throw around…

This won’t be as flashy as an Extra Mix, but it’ll still work!



Your turn, Firis!

Freeeeeeeeeze!





Here we go!




…Now, then. Lydie.



Right! Another Ice Bomb, and another 30 Anima…




Whoa!!

...The Pure Aroma weakened Falgior’s resistance to fire… so the Ori Bomb should hit him with full force now!



Hehe, burn!!





Eat this!



…Now, then…



Lydie!

Only 37 Anima left… might as well go for broke with this one!



Hah!





Nngh!

Ugh…



Heh… the end is in sight!



Let’s finish this!



Graaaaaaaaaaaaaah!




Yes! We did it! We defeated Falgior!

That’s right! We did it! He was so strong, but we defeated him! Sue!



Of course it does, after defeating such a powerful foe. I haven’t had this much exercise in ages.

Heheh, we did it, Miss Sophie! Somehow, it all worked out!

I saw it. He was really strong! Without those two girls, I don’t think we could have done it.

Right? They picked themselves back up after that initial crushing defeat. After that, they didn’t rest until they finally found the key to defeating Falgior! They went above and beyond to save their homeland. It’s inspirational…



I don’t know about that! They’re far better than I was at their age, surely! …Hehe, both of you. Well done.

Right. Sue, I think we’d better…

Right, Lydie! Time to get back home!



The party makes the day-long trek back to Merveille… and find…

Could that be…?


The Twins Triumphant
Music: Prism - Mami Yanagi

Fireworks! And they’re for us!!



Sophie! Firis! Hurry up already!

Haha! You don’t have to tell us twice!

Right! There are those near and dear to our hearts here now. Those who’ve been patiently awaiting our return.

We mustn’t keep them waiting!



Ah, girls! Brilliantly done!

Hagel! The armor and weapons you made us really made a huge difference against Falgior!

Glad to hear it! Drop in anytime - it’s the least I can do for the heroes of the city!

Heroes…

We’re truly blessed, that our fate was in your hands. Lydie, Sue… thank you.

Indeed. I’m so proud of you two! Bask in the accolades - you’ve earned every second of it!

Hear hear! Hehe… I’ve seen you two come so far in such a short amount of time. And now you’ve sealed the Thunder God away and saved us all.

Hehe… oh, Firis! Liane!

Hey! Wait!

Haha! And off they go…

I was about to say… it’s been a privilege to see them grow myself. To help them become the alchemists they are today. But this isn’t it for them. They’ve so much potential, and they can go so much further… so it’s my duty as their mentor to keep them on the right path.



Ahh, Lydie! Sue!

Again, you were amazing out there!

I’m sure you two were! …But not as much as Firis here…

Uhh…

Hahaha… thanks… anyway, catch you later!

Sophie!



Thank you again, Sophie!

We - uwaaaaah!

Hahaha! Looks like they’ve drawn a crowd of grateful townsfolk.

Hehe. The two of them show such promise… I’ll certainly be looking forward to watching them grow as alchemists. Anyway, Sophie… it’s about time we settled down.

Right! Firis already has beds for us in her tent. Looks like we’ll be staying here in Merveille for a good while… and maybe here, we’ll find the answers we’ve been looking for.

Very well. I’ll hold you to those words, Sophie.

Okay… we’ve finally gotten some alone time. Lydie!

Sue?

Let’s go for a little run!



Eh? …Oh… you know…

Right?! It feels so GOOD to just let it all out! We’ve been working nonstop to make Mysterious Paints, investigate the Frozen Palace, repair the Dream Palette… and then travel to Braisewest, put down Falgior, and finally come home!

Yes! It does! But…



Yeah… who knew being so popular would be so exhausting? Talk to you later… Lydie…

You too… Sue…

That afternoon, at the Sea-View Hill…




Phew. That was fun!

Yep. I’m so happy right now.

Me too. I’m so glad that we managed to defeat Falgior.

That goes double for me! We defended Merveille. It’s our home, after all.



Hey, you two. You’re too young to be getting all misty-eyed!

Ah, Ilmeria! Firis! And Sophie, too! What are you all doing here?

Hahaha, we didn’t have much time to talk after defeating Falgior.

With good reason. The two of you were surrounded by people the entire time! “Heroes of the city!” people were shouting. You looked pretty happy about it too!

H-Hahaha, we haven’t really experienced praise on that level before.

Everyone was saying “Well done” and “Thank you”! It was pretty overwhelming. To be honest, it made me super happy! Haha!

All deserved! You both worked really hard for it.

We can’t take all the credit. It’s thanks to you that we did all this, Sophie.

That’s right. You’re the one who told us that alchemy can overcome any hardship!

The power of alchemy is meant to help people. That’s what let us push through and achieve all this.

Oh, you told them all that? Well done, Miss Sophie! So wise!

H-Hey, that sounds a bit like you’re mocking me! A-Anyway! Girls, make sure you remember what you just said to me. Feeling happy about the gratitude of others. You should treasure that feeling.

We will!

Right! Let’s go and get some food! I’ve found a really delicious place!

Of course you have, Firis. When it comes to dining, no one moves faster than you.

Hahaha! Right. As the oldest one here, I’ll treat you all! You can all eat as much as you like! A suitable reward for fighting so hard.

Yes! Thank you, Sophie!

I’m going to get completely stuffed! I hope your wallet can handle it!