Part 16: Edea and the Poorly Designed Building

Entry 14: Edea and the Poorly Designed Building



Ha, naysayers. This plan is totally going to work.



Have some faith, Airy. You don't know what's going to happen.



We need to find the king.

Edea nods.



News travels fast...!



Panicking and blaming the proactive teammates isn't it, Tiz.

Mrgrgr! We beat them down!



A fight against soldiers...



Agnès showing off Default's increased defense effect...



and info on a new enemy type.





Yes, right in the middle of the enemy stronghold. We've nowhere to run.

You can't think this was my intention! I swear by my honor, this is no trap. That's the very sort of craven act I can't abide!

...... ...Let's go!

Right!

Ah well, at least the party's sticking together this time.



Surrounded by the enemy in hostile territory -- no better time to visit Norende! This nets a new item type: balsam.



Back to the matter at hand, with stealth no longer an option, we'll have to fight our way to the king and Heinkel.




Lontano Villa is an octagonal building featuring a blue-grey color scheme with dusty red highlights. About all the visuals featured in the dungeon are included in that screenshot, so just imagine that for several floors.





Why they have panthers running around here, I have no idea. Trained guard animals, maybe?

Evasion in Bravely Default works differently than simply causing an attack to whiff. In this game, each regular attack consists of multiple physical damage hits on a target. The amount of hits dished out depend on several factors: job level, the attacker's hit rate, and the defender's evasion rate among them. In a case like the panther with Footwork, even if a character gets in a hit, the damage will tend to be lower than normal because they're not hitting as many times as they usually would.

Many (all?) skills, including magic damage, are not affected by hit rate and evasion.



Some battles begin with a starting bonus for either the party or the enemy team.

Even if an enemy's normal attack pattern doesn't include Brave/Default, they will use extra turns if they're available.



On the second floor, there are two exits: downstairs or the large door leading outside.




Going downstairs completes the first floor map and gets us... another spear. It's a dead end, so back upstairs.




Heading out shows we're on the second tier of the building. Dungeon gimmicks like going outside when you don't expect it are way more exciting than they should be. Looks like there's a third tier above, too.







Circling to the other side of the villa leads to the other, previously inaccessible side of the second floor. This building design leaves practicality to be desired.

The team is comfortable bashing their way through the enemy fortress at this point, so they get to chatting.



Am I really up to the task of building it all up again?

Tiz...

There's no use in getting impatient.

The first step is to decide upon your building priorities. Knowing what needs finishing first is key to budgeting your time wisely.

That was surprisingly helpful, Ringabel!

Of course. It's the same principle as dating multiple women at once.

Ooh, I take it back! You're a pig, Ringabel.

Hmm, but what do I prioritize first?

One can never be too prepared when it comes to healing items. Perhaps an item shop would be a prudent choice?

Don't you mean armor? I feel like our defenses are a bit thin.

What better defense than a good offense? I vote weapons instead.

Hmm, they all sound tempting. Better keep thinking on what we need the most!

*Tiz sets a Sky Knight on fire and continues walking*




Last treasure of the second floor and the completed map.



White Capes being made from echo herbs makes good sense, actually. Ringabel the white mage will gladly wear this. I'm sure Edea half-wishes it wouldn't work.




The top chain bonus for winning battles in a single turn is 1-turn Hero, for 10+ battles in a row. The exp bonus is significant.



Moving up to the third floor, there's a new type of chest. Aside from being blue instead of the standard red, it's locked. For now, we can only note the location and move on.

Making our way down the center of the floor...




It seems we're close to our targets. Strange for Heinkel to just stand there. Almost as if he's waiting for someone... may as well take advantage of it.

Back to town to refresh, turn off random encounters for the trip back, and good to go. Hope the king's still waiting!



Come to save us the trouble of finding you, vestal? How very courteous. And just what are you doing here, Edea?

I'll go along with the Sky Knights' method no longer.

You've no say in the matter. Defying orders is treason, girl!

Enough! You have us. Let the king go.

First, the vestal comes to me. Alone!



I'll not keep my head at the cost of an innocent girl's!



Heinkel, you were among the highest-regarded warriors in the duchy! A paragon of chivalry! And the Sky Knights beneath you! I grew up on tales of their brave and righteous deeds...

But what I saw was a band of craven thugs! You defile the title of knight!

Green fool...



...Makes sense. Edea's the grand marshal's daughter and Agnès is the vestal, while Tiz and Ringabel are just two generic guys, so far as Heinkel knows.



This fight doesn't break 1-turn hero. Moving on.



And here I'd so hoped to resolve this peacefully and let the good king go.



Quick, after him!





For all his valor, Tiz is a bit slow on the uptake. Heinkel walked away.



The villa rooftop. To the airship berth!

Wasn't this villa a retreat for the Caldislan royal family? Why would they have a berth?

I agree, it seems incongruous.

I use "berth" loosely. They've driven an airship anchor into the building's roof.

Not much for finesse, are they?

We can discuss it later. Now, hurry! He'll get away!

Don't confuse haste for speed. We need to be smart.

Right, I know... I know, but I just can't forgive what Heinkel's done.

He's a knight who has ground chivalry into the dirt!

As I recall, knights are called to serve as the sword and shield of the weak.

Not to threaten the public, or burn down homes, or abduct royalty...

I am in agreement with you, Edea. This man is no knight.

Perhaps our views are more similar than I had dared believe. For now, let us hurry.

Agnès...!

To the roof, then!

The party looks like they're finally on their way to being a real team.



Airy's ticked off, too.




In the room where Heinkel was waiting, another door leads outside to the highest tier of the villa.



Circling around the building leads straight to the airship. Heinkel's got nowhere to run this time.


Next: The Intro's finale!

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Event Viewer
Main Scenario:
When Stealth Fails
This is No Trap
Chivalry Lost
Heinkel's Escape

Party Chat:
Operation: Norende Rises
Edea's Ire