Part 46: Chapter 7-6: The Captain's Treasures

Part 7-6: The Captain’s Treasures


The Third Treasure Vault



Heh, interesting. Rugged, tough. The perfect atmosphere for a pirate. …Tell us, Captain. What treasure can we hope for here?

Prepare yourselves! A poem collection to stir the heart! You’ll weep as you read, guaranteed!

The pirate among pirates also has refined literary tastes! I’m impressed, Captain!

Awahahaha! Of course, Minion F! I’d appreciate one such as you beside me in the seas! But here, I cannot allow you to just pass. I too… ahem. Anyway! If you want to come through, bring me some wood! That’s the condition!

Uwah, very well! But what are you going to use it for?

To repair my beloved ship. It may never sail again… but I can’t bear to see it in such a state!

Captain! A true man of the seas! Still trying to repair your ship, even after your death!

Ah, you’ve moved me too! Captain! We’ll find the wood for you, fear not.

Awahaha! Place the wood you’ve gathered right here. I’m counting on you, my minions!

Good thing we’ve plenty of wood in reserve!



There we go! Here’s the wood you asked for, Captain!

Great work. Now I can repair my beloved vessel.

Captain! You fix that beauty up well and good!

If there’s anything else you need, just let us know. We’ll help you however we can.

My deepest thanks, as a man of the sea! You may pass. Pass, read, and weep tears of true emotion!



W-What is this?



That’s right! My greatest work. I’m impressed by your resolve! Go ahead, read!

…I’m not quite ready… Lucia, you take this one.

Why me? Very well, then. Aah, OK, here we go… “When fighting my foes I’m always on fire! Like a man made of lava, I roar with desire!…” I’m sorry, that’s all I can take… Ahem! Lydie!

Hey, don’t hand that to me! Uwah! What am I supposed to do with this?

Awahahaha! Treasure it always, Minion C! If you throw it away, I’ll burn you myself!

No need for that! I’m keeping it, I’m keeping it!

Backen’s Poem reluctantly received…

Alright! There’s nothing else this way… so the other treasure vaults should be to the west. Let’s go!

Sue, wait up! Over there!



Ahh! That’s…

Yes… but thanks to you, my minions, my ship will be restored to its former glory!

(All the captain’s minions and all of his wood couldn’t put his ship together again…)

Let’s try the path to the southwest…


The Second Treasure Vault

Bingo!



Uwah, that’s a large monster! You don’t think we can fight that thing, right…

Tell us, Captain. Where’s the next treasure vault?

There! Right where that monster is! That’s the second treasure vault!

What! What’s what monster doing there, then?

I don’t know! It must have just taken up residence there. What a pain, honestly! Awahaha!

What should we do? I don’t want to fight that thing, but I also really want that treasure!

I hear you. Is there anyway to get our hands on it without having to fight?

Hmm. A way without fighting… a-a-achooo!



Uwah, Lucia! At least cover your mouth!

S-Sorry. That surprised me too!

Hey, the monster reacted to that noise. If we make an even louder one…

Maybe we can drive it off? Let’s give it a try!

Hmm, what do we have that would make a really loud noise… ah, I know!



Right. Everyone, don’t forget to cover your ears. Here we go!







Yes! Just like we planned! It went perfectly, Sophie!



This one contains a nugget of gold as large as a shoe! Prepare yourself well before you open it!

Gold! You hear that, everyone? Gold! Enough for us all to be rich! Haha… hahaha!

Right. I’m opening it.

…Uwah! W-What’s this?



My beloved golden long boots! I guess those years of use have made them a bit fragrant! Awahahaha!

Ugh! Even if they are made of gold, I can’t stand this stench!

Ublaaagh! You wanted this, Lucia, right?



You will take responsibility for these abominations! That is an order!

Uwah, fine…

The Gold Long Boots were forced upon you…

That wasn’t quite what I was hoping for… Ahem! There’s more to this cave than just that treasure vault. Let’s go spelunking!



(Another camp… I wonder if this belonged to the Captain’s men? Or to intruders?)



Hmm, let’s have a closer look at this rainbow-colored rock…




Twin Powers, huh… Hehe, I can already think of a really good use for this! Now, moving on… there’s one treasure vault left. One path left.




Let’s take a right and keep on going…


The First Treasure Vault

Ah, it’s my pet Kame-kichi! I haven’t seen you for a while. You’ve gotten pretty big!

A p-pet? It’s cute, but let’s ignore it for now.

We can’t. The first vault lies beyond the beast, I’m afraid. You’ll have to defeat him to pass.

Come on then, girls! We’re here for the treasure, after all!

H-Hold on? Firis?



Y-Yeah! That’s the spirit!



He’s vulnerable to all magic damage, huh…

So he’s weak to everything we got up our sleeve!














Victory! Bring on the treasure!



Hahaha, this should sell for an incredible amount! Allow me to open it!

Aaaaaah! This is…!



That’s right! The fire-loving… Captaaaain… Backen!

Uwah, no way! We won’t get a loaf of old bread for this! Not to mention, there are loads of the exact same picture scattered about the place!

Of course. I needed enough for all my fans! Feel free to take as many as you’d like.

Yes! Souvenirs for everyone! I’ll grab an armful. Aren’t you grabbing some too, Lucia?

…No. No, I’m not.

Backen’s Bromide obtained!

Awahahaha! Now! Come to the gate near my ship!


The Final Treasure Vault



You said there were three vaults, right? That means these are all the treasures?

If that’s the case, then all of this treasure was junk!

Whatever do you mean, Lucia? If these aren’t treasures, I don’t know what is!

Well said, Alt! Lucia, you’re being very rude to the Captain!

I’ve no idea what’s going on here, honestly! Alright, alright, I’m sorry!

Awahaha, no need for that. Just as you said, there’s not much left…

Captain?

Pay no heed to this old sea dog! You did well to collect all three treasures. Perhaps you are worthy to receive my last and greatest treasure!

Last? Greatest? Am I wrong to get my hopes up?

Captain, you salty beast! You saved the best for last, right? What is it? What kind of riches await us?!

Calm your sails! It lies in a chest in the depths of this place. Come and see for yourselves!



Alright! The Captain’s greatest treasure… just for us…!




Uraaaagh!

Uggggh! It won’t open?

Phew… Captain? This chest is locked.



Aaah! The key is broken!

Awahaaaaaagh! Broken! What should we do?!

Do you even need to ask? Let’s smash this chest and grab the goodies inside!

Hahaha, personally I don’t mind, but somehow I feel like you’ll destroy what’s inside too.

Alright. If the key is broken, why don’t we just fix it?

What? We’re alchemists, not blacksmiths!

Doesn’t matter! Alchemy can get this job done. I’ve done it in the past, actually.

Very well. Promise with Mom Number 5, “Don’t worry - just do it!”

Well said! Captain? Will you trust us with the remains of that key?

My marvelous minions! This all takes me back, ah… Very well, this useless key piece is yours.

Backen’s Broken Key received.

The content of this chest is especially precious to me. I’m counting on you.

So… back to the atelier for us, Sue!



Who’d have thought there would be recipes in the Captain’s poem notebook! So… that’s how to make Apcol, and Heating Pottery Stone… Sue? Are you reading along?

Meh! Let’s just fix the key already!



All we need is a lot of fuel, metal and some Hidden Power… and!



Alright! We mustn’t keep the Captain waiting any longer!


O Captain! My Captain!

Ah, most impressive! The minions have surpassed their teacher! Go ahead and open the chest!

Right! Finally, we get some real treasure!

…Good, the key worked. Time to unveil the Captain’s secret treasure!



Indeed it is. That’s my very first pistol. Awahaha, just looking brings out so many memories…

This is your ultimate treasure?

That’s right. I braved the ten seas with that pistol at my hip. I’ve pillaged many mighty treasures, but doing so always required more bloodshed. Once you have the treasures, too, people fight you to take them. And thus, here I am, with nothing.

Captain…

Days spent singing, talking, sailing with my crew… This pistol was there for all those fun tunes. That’s what makes it my greatest treasure. Even if it’s just junk to you.



She’s right, Captain! Thank you so much for showing us this incredible treasure!

Keeping your first pistol for all these years! Captain, you’re just incredible!

Awahaha! I think you are worthy of my greatest treasure, then! Accept it and go, my dear minions! Use this pistol to bring the world to its knees!

Pirate Flare received.

Raaagh! The manliness!! I can feel the love of the sea coursing through my veins, Captain!

I need to look after old artifacts better myself.

Awahahaha! I’m happy to have met you all!



Awahaha! Pirates always wear a grin, missy! Weep not for our parting, and become a fine pirate! Never forget how it felt at the start of your adventure! Blessing of the seas to you all!

Captaaaain! Don’t leave us…!

We had a lot of fun with you, Captain. Thank you.

Awahaha! Farewell!



Captain! Goodbye!

Sniff… Wah… Aaah… Oh, look… Color Fragments, where the Captain was standing!



Hehe. A thank you gift from him, surely. He was happy we spent this time with him.

I think you’re right. …Thank you, Captain… We won’t forget the things you taught us.



Sue has acquired the skill “Competitor’s Prize”.

Competitor’s Prize - Increase ATK when afflicted by a status ailment.

…Ah, welcome back! How was your vacation?


Return of the Ranking System

It didn’t? I’m really sorry about that.

Not at all! It was a lot of fun. Thank you for setting this up for us!

It was? Then I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ve got some good news for you, too.



It has? Yes! Now we can aim to become the greatest in the kingdom once again!

But how come? I thought the system had served its purpose?

That’s true, but I explained how developing alchemy will lead to further financial wealth. …Adalet has ignored alchemy until now. If we change that, our kingdom can continue to grow.

Hmm, I see. You’ve given this some thought, haven’t you?

You bet I have! We’re going to let other alchemists into the Mysterious Paintings, too. Let’s all work together to make our kingdom an even better place to live!

Count us in, of course! Ah, we need to tell Dad about this right away!

Come on, then! See you all later!

Wow, they sure bolted. I was about to say… Sis, shouldn’t you tell them the other reason? You made a big point of it during the discussions. The twins are working so hard to increase their rank… Adults shouldn’t destroy children’s dreams, right?



Hahaha, well said, Mireille. I think that’s a lovely sentiment.

…Don’t tell the twins about this, though. It will make working with them even harder!

Yes, yes, I won’t say a word. Those two are very loved, aren’t they?


The Disappearance of Roger Malen

What, he’s still not back? Hold on, look. A note and some money?



He won’t be back for a while? What does that mean? Sue! We need to go and look for him!

Right away! I don’t want Dad to go off somewhere on his own, no way!