Part 20: Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Hearts: The Same Generation, But Later

(Kiefer) If it was a dream, then where did all of these hearts come from?
Helpful Maid: What will we ever do with you, Prince...? Oh? Prince Kiefer! DId you suddenly get a little taller!? It must be my imagination... Hey, come this way...! His Majesty's anger seems to have subsided down now. Try apologizing to him. I think that's the best thing to do.
Okay, then let's visit the King.

Amused Soldier: Please excuse me. You just looked so grown up... Where were you hiding all this time, anyway? We were searching this whole castle!
In an alternate dimension I accessed while in my cabinet.
Amused Soldier: Well done, Prince Kiefer! You're pretty good at hide and go seek! Wahaha!
(King Burns) Hmm, Kiefer? You've been hiding from me.
I apologize. I was hiding because I was worried about your regal wrath.
...It's okay. I realized that I wasn't thinking very maturely about the situation. However, Kiefer! It wasn't without reason. You're the prince of this country! One day, you will inherit the throne and become the next king!
Maybe!
And the duty of the king is to lead people into prosperity. Do you understand what I'm getting at, Kiefer?
...Yes?
Oh, you've become quite docile today. It seems you're growing up. From now on, you'll listen to what I tell you. It's getting late. You should get to bed.
Well, oooookay.

Yeah, but he was just kinda whining about the succession.
Helpful Maid: Her Majesty is simply worried about your future, prince.You are the sole heir to the throne. Please realize your position. You should go to sleep. I've made your bed already. I'll be leaving. Good night, Prince Kiefer.

Crap. The last thing I remember was going to bed, so this is a dream, isn't it.

Oh! The mask is gone.
The one that you saved. It may trouble you to hear a request right after making your way home, but... Our world is being swallowed by the darkness. Please, lend us your powers once again! Please Kiefer... Kiefer...
Oh! Hey! A new mystery vortex.

Well, once more into the breach!

(Luin) here, so I thought you might come... I wrote the letter in a rush and threw it in! Kiefer, you came here to be our leader again, right?
That's right, you pathetic doormat! Now step aside!
Thanks, Kiefer! Let's keep at it! First we should head back to the camp! I'll explain everything there. Of course, everyone else is gathered there too! Let's goooooo!

We're going to set out on a journey again!
(Gyavan) Don't get too eager, Luin. Kiefer doesn't even know what's happened yet.
Uhh, Kiefer? I saw the Master of the Illusions in a dream again. The Master of the Illusions was saying that the world is being consumed by darkness. It's unclear how far it's progressed... But it's come pretty far. That's why we have to set out in the caravan again. You'll come with us, won't you Kiefer?
Nope. But you guys can all come with me.
That's what I thought you'd say, Kiefer! First, we should go and meet with the Master of the Illusions. I also want to hear more about called a Color Orb. Oh, right. Everyone in the caravan has been eager to see you, Kiefer... Go and meet with them! Listen to what they have to say about the world now. I'll be waiting over at the wagon!
Less-Than-Helpful Caravaneer: I wanted to chat about the Color Orbs, but now is not the time. The fact that the Master of the Illusions called Kiefer and Luin by name is impressive. This must mean that we're the only ones who can save this world.
(Deckson) You didn't get to spend much time in your own world before coming back. Kiefer, you are growing to be a fine young man. I'm impressed by how far you've made it!

(Foz) Yes. I knew you'd be needing me to perform the reformations. I'm here for you, Professor... And you too, Kiefer.
One more thing to do - need to reorganize the camp while I'm here.

We'll need those seers for something later. Now let's go see those people I saved, then hit up Magarugi.

This is new... let's check it out!

Orb-Selling Woman: That's it! I'll sell it to you? Will you pay 1200 gold for it?
Sure - we've got mad bank. Let's do this!
Orb-Selling Woman: The orb is yours now! How do you even use it, anyway?
Well, now we have a red orb. Yay? On to town!

Worried Old Woman: People without much stamina are affected the most. The children seem to be fine. Perhaps it's just a particularly nasty cold... But then there's a fever too...

Color Orb Kid: A beautiful woman talked about giving shiny things in six colors to the world... Those must be the Color Orbs! I heard a rumor that there were six types of them!

I knew it, dad! That's why I went out, to find him!
Wayne (Luin's Dad): I understand. I'm your dad, after all! Kiefer, I'm glad you could make it back. You're going to be the leader for Luin and the others again, right?
Yep. And we're off to a surprisingly good start. We already have an orb and everything!
Wayne: Oh, of course it's okay... The truth is... I was thinking about going on a journey too.
Huh? You're going to come with us?
Wayne: ...No. I wouldn't be of any help to you. My quest is simply to find rare types of slimes!
Why, that's the greatest quest of all!
Wayne: I've heard that somewhere in this world is a slime paradise... I might be able to find rare ones in the slime paradise... Well, see you around! (Wayne leaves briskly, ready to start a slime-based adventure!)
Oooooooookay? Moving along! Let's go hit up Kakalon's castle, since it's on the way to a port.

Kakalon's Crony: Hey, I'm not a bad monster! I'm a servant of the honorable Kakalon! I was told to give Kakalon's Wing to you, Kiefer. Take it. (Received Kakalon's Wing!) If you use that, you'll be whisked over to this place. I made my delivery, so I'd best be gone.

This is new... and odd.

This is less than imp...

(Gilme) HOLY CRAP! These are some powerful and durable monsters! Much more than their simple types would indicate!
And at the bottom...

Orochi: bait!? You'll regret that deeply while I eat you alive!

(Alex) This will be tough! Orochis are some of the most serious dragons around! And he has... Another red one? Crap. On to Samaltoria! Oh! There's a tent near Samaltoria!

Orb Selling Kid: You want to buy it, bro? How does 850 gold sound?
Sold!
Orb Selling Kid: Thanks, bro. The orb is yours now! (Received the Green Orb![/b]
Alright, moving on!

Are there any bad monsters left?
We have killed a lot of them...
True!
Barbaru's Crony: I was told to bring Barbaru's Wing to you, Kiefer. Take it.

(Oast) See that little blip? That's an orb. Seers make them visible on the map. That one's another red orb for sale. Nothing special.
Moving along, visiting places, blah blah blah, everyone seems to be sick but kids and so on. There's a few more new, random dungeons. But eventually...

you here. The one who manipulated me is hidden somewhere in the world. Little by little, I sense that it is covering this world in darkness. The looming darkness is too much for my powers to handle. You are the only one who has overcome such a dark force before. You will be guided by the power of Loto. Please, can you do it, Kiefer?
Well, I suppose.
I am in your debt, Kiefer. We must hurry and search for where our enemy is hiding. And we'll need the power of Kakalon and the others. Um... after the fight, I couldn't really see what happened to them. They are probably being locked up somewhere. I talked with my dear friend, the Spirit Rubiss, about this. Rubiss decided to lend a hand and released the Orbs. If we could borrow the power of the Spirits that dwell in the Orbs, then... We might be able to save Kakalon and the others. First, we must gather the orbs. Let's start with that. And then head east of Pellpoi to an island called Slimeland. Please, Kiefer and Luin!


Author's note: All right, folks. We are now off the book - I have only a vague idea of what to do from here. Unless someone has any hints to dole out (other than put orbs in pedestals and whatnot) this might take a while.


Tinymedals: 32

Hearts: Metal Slime, Snome, Metabble, Crystal Slime, Dark King, Army Crab, Unicorn, Wild Ape, Big Mommonja, Walrus Man, Swordgon, Snapper, Hammer Man, Pumpk'night, Pod Hero, Puppet Man, Phantom Stone Spider, Roboster, Arch Demon, Gigantes, Berserker, High Merchant

New Hearts: Gophecada, Spiky Boy, Minon, Phoenix

Orbs: Red Orbs x 3, Green Orb, Yellow Orb

Next time. on Let's Play Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Hearts: No idea!