Part 15: Episode 15: Seal

Episode 15: Seal

Goodness, you’re back again. Well, last time we repaired the mascot disc, which meant it was time to confront Underling and the Killachines again. Now, on Neptune…



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Now you don’t even wanna do that? I know, let’s play that game about pink yarn Mina bought us the other day!
Ram, I wanna find Miss Nepgear.
No, abso-freakin’-lutely not!
Wahhh…
Wahhh!? Why’re you gonna cry? Stop…
She’s defending Lowee. We’re sitting and playing. It’s wrong. I don’t wanna.
They chose to do all that stuff!
They’re even gonna save our sister.
Ugh, what’re you tryin’ to say, huh!? You sayin’ you think they’re more fun to be around than me!?
I like Ram best.
Right. Right? Then let’s play.
So…come with me, Ram.
Ugh…
Please, Ram. Wahhh…
Urrrghhhh, oh come the heck on! Don’t gimme that sad sister look!

So we went back to the Block Dungeon again.

Video- “Killachine Redux”

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Well, 48 is a weird number to end on. I want a good, even number, so maybe just one more…
Tch. It’s hard ot keep reviving these things. When I get back to the graveyard, you’ll be my bodyguard.
???: Acknowledged.
Whoa, quite the den of evil. Tons of those things are here.
A single unit was that difficult, and now there are so many more…
White Disc: To reactivate the seal, we must reach the deepest point of this dungeon. We must make our way through here.
Iffy, aren’t you doing to have one of your timely, brilliant ideas?
Fighting all of these seems useless. Gust, can’t you alchemize up some sort of convenient tool for us?
No can do, not in pinch. For proper synthesis results, certain environments are required.
Okay, fair enough. If they were having trouble booting, it’d be easy to carve our way through.
Should we try anyway? We can’t fight malaria without swatting a few mosquitoes.
If they try to make a move, it’ll be time for my fist of justice to break the sound barrier.
It’s risky, but I don’t see any other way to proceed. Let’s do this.
Killachine: …
…

There were lots of Mister Killachine around, it was a real problem.



Killachine: BEEP BEEP BLIP BEEP.
I know that stereotypical sound. Some of these have rebooted, so we need to exercise caution and hurry through.
Sorry to say, but mission failed.
Whoa, right in front of us!
Killachine: BEEP BEEP BLIP BEEP.
This mission was lost cause from very beginning.
We’ve no choice but to fight!

Yes, we ended up having to fight one again.



Boss Battle: Killachine
We’re up against the Killachine again. It’s a lot like last time, it might have a bit more in the way of health and stats but we’ve got Gust now. Get Nepgear up into its face to get its attention and then blast it from behind with Gust’s Musical Words, which bypasses its otherwise strong defenses. You might want to get her a TEC Memory before this fight, because she can have some trouble hitting even when she’s behind the Killachine. Still, this is pretty easy. Just make sure not to leave Gust in melee range longer than she needs to be to build up SP when she’s low, or she could get whacked pretty hard.

With so many around, though, even our justice needed help to reach the seal!

Video- “Ram and Rom”

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Yeah, we parted them out, but our weapons are more likely to break before these robots do.
Killachine: BEEP BEEP BLIP BEEP. Assailants detected. Warning. Warning.
Uh-oh, what’s that ominous alarm?
Dire times. It’s trying to activate other units.
Killachine: BLIP BEEP.
BEEP BEEP.
Whirrrrrr… Grrrrrrrrr…
What the goodness!? They’re moving as a group!
Things just went from bad to worse. We’re going to get flattened like cookies.

Yeah, we would have been in real trouble if Ram and Rom hadn’t shown up.



Ram! Rom, too!
Reinforcements. Seal them.
These robots are way too much for the two of you to handle.
Don’t put Lowee’s CPU Candidates on the same ability level as you. Even all at once, they’d be nothing!
Leave this to us.
I see. Thank you very much. We’ll reactivate the seal and be back!

We knew we needed to hurry, so we pushed on to the seal room. Of course, Underling was there.

Video- “The CPU Breaker”

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Ugh, waiting sucks. Forget this crap. I’ll just go ahead and annex Lowee with these robots.
We’ll never allow it!
You morons, seriously!? Why’re you here? What about the damn Killachines!?
Lowee’s CPU Candidates are handling your robot goons. Once we seal ‘em up, your mission will be a total bust.
Seal? Are you delusional? I broke the mascot, remember? You gonna do it using the power of puppy gumdrops? Go ahead.
White Disc: We shall go ahead.
Yeah, whatever, good luck with that, Rainbow Dim. W-Wait! Wait, wait, wait! The hell’s the mascot doing back here!?
Gust fixed it. Doesn’t matter how many times you try to break. I’ll always fix it.
F-Fixed? Is that even in the rulebook? Dammit, you really screwed up my plan. What should I do now?
It’s fine, just get out of our way. If you cross us, we’ll fix you, get it?
Ugh. Hey, CPU Breaker! Play with these twerps for a while and buy me some time!
Yeah…buy me time to run away… I mean, to consult with my superior.
CPU Breaker: Acknowledged. Stall sequence activating. However…
However?
CPU Breaker: Clarification required. Killing twerps-cause for violation?
You dumbass! Saying cocky stuff like that’ll trigger your death flag, y’know!

Evil robots will never triumph, no matter how many times they attack!



Boss Battle: CPU Breaker
The CPU Breaker is overall harder than the Killachine was. It does more damage with its attacks and every so often will use attacks that can inflict the Virus status, always a problem for CPUs. Still, just a matter of getting the fight under control and keeping heals up on whoever’s taking his hits. Gust is a huge help here, since she makes the fight go so much faster than it would without her Musical Words.

I guess so. We did beat up that one.

Video- “No Idea Either”

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I think our little friend ran away. Let’s forget about her for now.
We must reactivate the seal!
White Disc: Of course.
Owwy.
Rom, are you okay?
Ow…yeah.
What’s up with these dumb things? Each one is puny, but there are so many.
Lookit, Ram.
Killachine: BEEP BEEP BLIP BEEP.
Command input disabled. Command input disabled.
Auto-shutdown sequence activated. Killachine is shutting down. Goodbye.
They’re turning off… Miss Nepgear…
Hmph, those dummies sure took their sweet time. Sealing them shouldn’t have taken so stinkin’ long.

Of course that just left us in the same place we were before Underling broke the disc.



White Disc: The Killachines have been put to sleep. As long as I remain here, they will never be able to revive.
Good, we’re safe.
White Disc: Lowee has been saved from this threat. I can never thank you all enough.
We just did what anyone would do. But you said you have to stay here?
White Disc: If I leave, we will relive this nightmare all over again.
I see. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought it up.
I’m just wondering, but is it possible to divvy up your power, similar to what Lastation’s mascot character did?
White Disc: I lack the dexterity to…hmm?
Huh?
White Disc: What…is this?
There’s another…me? What…what did you do?
I don’t know. How would I? I’m you. What did I, er, we do?
This is confusing.

Everyone seemed very confused by very simple process.



To be less convoluted, because Underling destroyed it once, it managed to split itself into two discs?
That is what it looks like.
I don’t really like the outcome, but all’s well that ends well.
W-Well, since she divided into two, maybe that means…
White Disc: Yes, there’s…
Yes, there’s no problem. I will stay on this land…
…And maintain the seal. I shall accompany you.
Thank you, me.
Hey, that’s really messed up. We’re all done, right? Let’s go!
Thanks, Miss Nepgear.
Rom, Ram, you two deserve my thanks. This was all because of your help.
Hehehe.
Hmph, that’s fine. Let’s go home. We exercised so much I could eat a horsebird. I’m starving!
Jeez, now there’s a kid spoiled rotten. Whatever. I’m sure the Oracle is worried about her two little…angels.

If you say so. Anyway, that pretty much finished up our business in Lowee for now.



I only did as the Heroics for Dummies guidebook directed me to do.
I’ll get an ego from all this praise. It was just on our way, really. We were able to get the mascot’s help, as well.
I’m glad it all worked out for you. Are you preparing to depart for your next destination already?
Basically. Nothing left for us here.
Miss Nepgear, you’re leaving?
Meh.
Yes, but we’ll be able to play together again real soon. Don’t look so sad.
‘Kay.
Grr, Rom…what’s with that smile!? This is really annoying… I gotta do something about this!
I do apologize I could only assist you in such a limited capacity. Bon voyage!
Thank you!

That left us with only Leanbox to search.



Natural progression suggests Leanbox. I’m sure they have a mascot character, even though they lack a CPU Candidate.
Roger!
You’re still here?
Dun, dun, dunnn! How cruel. You treat Gust like cow pie.
Iffy, don’t be a Mean Christine. Poor Gust.
Not what I meant. Jeez. You wanted to make sure the mascot revived and was healthy or something, right?
Is there a reason to stick with us?
Before joining you, Gust was traveling Gamindustri, repairing broken game mascot discs. Business was slow.
I believe what you do will save Gamindustri.
What a flattering thing to say.
I agree. Without Gust, I’m pretty sure Lowee would be in deep trouble by now.
Repairing discs is temporary solution.
I realize to save Gamindustri, fundamental problems must be addressed.
Therefore, Gust will join you!

I hope we’ll be okay in Leanbox, we won’t have a CPU Candidate to help us there.



Why not? She’s so cute and wonderful.
We are now a party of five! Or a typical superhero squad! I nominate myself as red, the leader.
Commentary aside, we’re very happy to have you with us, Gust.
Same to you.
Yeah, sure, okay, whatever. Why not.
Goodness, my N-Gear is ringing. It’s Histoire. Hello, Histoire.
Hello, Nepgear. How is your journey faring thus far?
We’ve gotten the support of Lowee’s mascot character and are en route to Leanbox.
Excellent. I just recently received a call from Lady Chika Hakozaki, the Oracle of Leanbox.
She requests an immediate audience.
I wonder why she wants to see us.
That, I was not told. She did emphasize its urgency, so please make haste to Leanbox.
Understood.
Did you all hear that?
What’s so urgent in Leanbox? I guess we’ll figure it out once we go have the meeting.
Yes. Do you know the way?
Terraportation ships periodically go there from Lastation. If we use one, we’ll get there lickety-split.

I’m sure we’ll be fine!



Compa’s out buying groceries now. Just stay patient for a bit.
I really wish we could cook…
Urgh…I could eat a hippo.
Mmm…delicious. Joy of being alive…
Whoa! Hey, Gust is eating!
Snacking. Never march a hungry troop through a field of corn.
No fair! Gimme some!
Sure, but you can only have a bite.
Woo-hoo, thanks! Wait, is this a carrot?
Yes. If you eat it raw without peeling the top layer, the texture is addicting.
That’s something a rabbit would say.
I’ll give friendship discount. This snack will be very cheap.
Sorry, actually, you can have it back.

I hope you’re right. Next time on Hyperdimension Neptunia, Mark Two: Leanbox! Oh my goodness!