Part 6: The Songbird
Chapter 5: The Songbird
Welcome back, children. Today, I continue my tale of the horrors we discovered in Montblanc castle.......
There's usually three of you.
Oh, Laharl's trying to hide because Etna bet him he'd get hit again today. I'm sure she'll find manage to find him and drag him over. I'm not waiting. VIDEO
Alouette and Culotte suggested that I should make sure we were ready to go on before we pressed further into the castle. I was one step ahead, though, and had already pulled back to rest up before we entered. That was one big advantage we have over you all here in the Netherworld, no ruinous hospital fees. Nice!
Ow, ow, let go Etna, this isn't funny!
Do you hear me laughing? Get the hell in there! You're late. You almost missed the story getting interesting.VIDEO
It was further on that we discovered the first part of Montblanc Castle's tragic tale...
There was something odd about one of the walls in this room...
Maybe there's treasure inside!
Don't bet on it.
There is great sadness and suffering coming from inside.Let's try and open it.
Sister Prier, Culotte? Can you take care of the door?
Yes ma'am! Didn't sign up for physical labor, but whatever.
Um... Prier? Next time could you try to be a little more gentle?You're supposed to be a Sister, after all.
You tried gentle: My way worked.
Of course not. What a waste of time... In the name of the Maiden of Light...If you can hear me, oh spirits burdened with sorrow, show yourselves!
We've come to lay you to rest.Collier: ......
You are in the service of the Goddess?
I see...
I thought a terrible monster was coming, the way the door was kicked in...
Ha ha ha! You're officially a monster!Even the ghost says so.
Quiet!! Don't worry, despite her behavior, she's harmless.I'll personally guarantee it.
Collier: Long before you were born...
Back when we were still alive... This country was invaded by the Canar Empire.
The Canar Empire...?What's that?
A great empire that existed in the west four hundred years ago.Didn't you take history? It was around long before the Kingdom of Paprica.
Uh... Oh yeah... I remember now...So? What are people from so long ago doing here?
Collier: Count Montblanc, my husband and the master of this castle, built us an underground safe-room.
We hid here for a very long time.
Collier: But thanks to you, we are finally free of our prison.
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Colonne: Yes. Thank you.
You have our eternal gratitude.
......He was just a little kid...
Yes... Who would lock them in a place like this...? And why? I wonder if it has something to do with the zombies...? I thought you said this was sad? So far all you've done is freed some trapped ghosts. Just wait, o impatient one. What we discovered a bit later brought to light the true horror of what happened in Montblanc castle.VIDEO
The next hall led to the castle's throne room, and likely the source of the zombies. But I had a feeling about a side room. I was sure it was important somehow.VIDEO
I never could have been prepared for what we discovered in there, though...
The children from the orphanage had somehow made their way down here and found something. I'm still not sure how they managed that, though. I've noticed that in stories like this the less sense something makes the more likely it is to happen.
What are you doing here?! It's dangerous!Kids: Nah, we just wanted to see if you were actually doing your job.
Right guys?
What am I going to do with you?Coming all the way here...
The Director of the Orphanage must be worried sick!
Kids: I'm sorry.
But... We found somethin' good!
How did you guys manage to find something like this?Kids: Heh heh.
I've contacted the Church.They'll be here soon.
Alouette may have been annoying most of the time, but she did at least know when to call for backup.
I understand, Sister Alouette. In the name of the Maiden of Light...May the Goddess Poitreene protect you on your journey.
In the name of the Maiden of Light.Kids: Thank you, pretty lady.
Take good care of Prier. OK?
B-Be careful.
Bye Prier! Don't cause the pretty lady too much trouble, OK?
All right then... Let's get back to work.
This guy makes me sick!! So the Count's brother was the one who imprisoned his family... Like light and darkness, love and hate are two sides of the same coin.So it is written in the Holy Book.
It's all so sad... I think I'm done for today. What? But it's just starting to get good. Well then, maybe you should show up on time next time around to hear of the final showdown in the dark heart of Montblanc castle. Aaaahahahaha! I managed to get through this without being hit Etna! I didn't even need to hide to do it! Aaaahahahah-uuurk! Man that laugh always irritates me. See you next time children!