Part 45: Chapter 7-5: The Twins' First Vacation

Part 7-5: The Twins’ First Vacation


Inspecting and Scolding

I’m not seeing any problems. Firis?



Hell… oh?

Hey, what are you doing? Poking all around the place like that…?

Just a regular inspection. This atelier bends space a little, right? So we’re checking to make sure nothing is going wrong. Things could get nasty.

Hey, I haven’t told you this yet, have I? Miss Sophie was the one who made this atelier.

S-She was? I guess I should have guessed, with it bending space and all…

That’s right! My teacher is a master! Having this atelier makes my travels so much easier. Heheh! Miss Sophie, Plachta! Let’s continue our travels one day soon, okay?

Hm? All of you traveled together?

Yes, originally, we did. Until Firis got separated from us.

Nngh…

Hahaha… She does like to go running off after delicious-looking things! If we hadn’t heard the rumors from that merchant, we would still be separated right now.

If you’ve learned your lesson, don’t go running off into crowds again! Understand?

Yes, teacher!



Hahaha, you’re right. She’s a strict teacher… We’d better not let teach hear us, though?

I can hear you clearly, girls. Does this mean you wish for a scolding of your own? I must respond accordingly, if you do. What shall I scold you on today?

N-No need! We’re leaving!

Run, run for it!



Hehe, I was only joking. Those two are so full of energy.

Yes! They’re such good kids, aren’t they? Hey, that reminds me…

Hey, Lydie! Maybe after all this time, Dad will finally be back!

Right! …We’re home!


Vacation in a Painting

M-Mireille? Hold on. I thought we locked up before we left?

Hehe, just who do you think I am? I have the authority of the state at my beck and call!

That actually sounds a bit scary!

Anyway, forget the small stuff. I’m here with an exciting offer for you both.



A vacation?

You mean a tropical island, swimming in the clear seas, eating fresh fruit…

Yes! Getting a nice sun tan, too! I’d feel pretty good about a vacation, Mireille!

Hehe, I’m glad to hear it. Although you’re going into a Mysterious Painting, rather than an island. I’ve finally obtained a certain Painting. Its name is “The Treasury at the Sea Bottom.” A painting depicting a lovely ocean scene. I thought maybe you could go and have some fun?

A vacation in the world inside a Painting! Heheh, that sounds like fun!

The “treasury” part sounds intriguing! We could use all the treasure we can get at the moment!

Good, good. So we can count you both in. We don’t need to Restore the Painting this time, either. Once you’re ready, just come over to the castle. See you later!

…A vacation! Yes! I don’t think we’ve ever had one of those before!

I don’t think, I know so! Our first ever vacation! Time to have some real fun!

Let’s round up the gang! I bet they’ll want in on this!


Under the Sea

You’re here! This is the setting for your vacation, “The Treasury at the Sea Bottom”!



I haven’t had a vacation in ages! Hahaha, I’m starting to look forward to this too!

Me too! I can’t wait to kick back and relax!

Hehehe! I’ve got my swimsuit all ready! Let’s hit the beach!

Off you go then, everyone! Enjoy this little holiday!



Alright! At last, a Mysterious Painting! I can’t wai-whoa!!




Blub blub blub?!

Blowbling! Blowbling! Blub! Bebeeeelp! Bebeeeelp! (Drowning! Drowning! Retreat, retreat!)



We didn’t even get that far! Gah! I thought I was going to drown in there!

I didn’t expect the Painting to lead right into the ocean! Ugh, I think I swallowed some!

S-Sorry about that. You can’t have a vacation under the ocean, can you, let alone investigate…

Hehehe. I wouldn’t be so quick to say that!



That’s crazy! Alchemy continues to trample everything I consider normal…

Hold on. If you had those on you, why didn’t we use them back there?

Indeed, Sue. I knew you’d notice. Actually, I’ve got something to admit… That’s my last Air Drop. I haven’t made any of them recently, I’m afraid! Hahaha!

Ah, I see. In which case, we’ll make them. Enough for everyone to us!

We’ll leave that in your hands, then. Here’s the last Air Drop and how to make more.

Air Drop and Creating Air Drops received.

We’re counting on you. Hurry up, before the vacation fever wears off!

Hahaha! We’re raring to get in there just as much as you are, Lucia.

Just have a little patience. Anyway, Lydie! Let’s go home and synth this thing up.



Okay! Now… here’s the recipe for a Bag of Air Drops…



It’ll take a while, but nothing we can’t handle!



Right! Air Drops all round! That should be more than enough.

Great! Now we finally get to enjoy our vacation!

Back at the gallery…

Let’s try this again! Vacation time!


Vacation, In Earnest…?




Music: Finding the Treasure -Lydie-









(Wow! We can really breathe in the water now! So this is what it’s like under the sea?)

(A fun vacation and loads of treasure await us! Hahaha, I can’t wait!)


Music: Finding the Treasure -Suelle-

(Wow, these Air Drops are incredible… I can kick open a chest without popping the bubble and drowning.)

(We can gather materials down here no problem.)



(I can throw bombs out of this bubble no problem…)



(I can fire at will, no problem!)



(Whoa!!)

(Haha… maybe Lightning Bombs aren’t the best thing to use underwater…)



(But it all worked out in the end!)


CAPTAAAAAAAAAIN

(Up ahead!)

Phew, we seem to have reached dry land. …Hey, hold on?


Music: Captain… Backen!

Sailing across the ten seas! Burning all who stand in my way! That’s the way I do it. Because I'm… Captaaaaaaaain Backeeeen!



Captaaaaaaaain Backeeeen!



Yes, I think we got that part. May we ask your profession?

What? You don’t know who I am? Then I’ll just have to explain! I’m… Captaaaaaaaain Backeeeen! The pirate among pirates, scourge of the ten seas! They call me Burning Backen! You’d do well to remember that, awahahaha!

A p-p-pirate! This is amazing! I’ve never seen a pirate before!

Me neither! He’s cooler than I thought! Can we call you Captain? Captain!

Awahahaha! Sure you can! You can even join my crew, if you like!

What? Really? Yes! I’ll make a beautiful pirate!

Me too, me too! I want to wear a hat, an eyepatch, and form the Lydie Pirate Band!

You two are getting a bit carried away again…




Well I’m not going to get swept up in this foolishness! Backen, what are you doing here?

Where else would I be? This is my treasure trove! I will defend that treasure, no matter what!

Excuse me! Captain, I have a question! What kind of treasure are we talking about?

I’d like to know that too! Please tell us, Captain!

Very well, Minion C, Minion D!

Dare I ask what happened to Minion A and B? Gah, I don’t think I can keep up!

A portrait of a hero, a gold nugget the size of a shoe, and a poem collection to stir the heart! The treasures you’ll find here are beyond valuation! Awahahaha!

Oooohhh!! That sounds incredible!

However… it’s been a while since I died. I’m getting tired of defending this treasure alone. If you wish, my new minions, I will pass ownership of it on to you.



A quick change of attitude! Lucia is all about the money, after all.

Very well! The treasure is stored in my three vaults. You may take whatever you like! Awahaha!

Aye aye, Captain! This feels a little different from a vacation, but no matter!



Captain! Which way to the treasure vaults?

Awahahaha! Right through my here camp, Minion C!



They’ve gotta be over these barrels, right? Right?

Right you are, Minion D!

Alright! Adventure awaits! Fun awaits! Treasure awaits! Let’s go!