Part 22: Update 20 – Calamity Clara

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Wsssssh. Wooossssshhhhhhh







And Drachma .

Where am I?



Drachma .


_{This music also played in the underground base after Dyne and crew were captured.}



From the look of his clothes, he was probably a sailor, too. Looks like he's been dead for a long time. There's something embroidered on his collar... "Gonzales." I guess that was his name.





Hmm... there aren't any of the same landmarks... It's probably a map of a different island. It may come in handy some day. I'll just hold onto this map for a while.

Well, I'll give you a proper burial, so you'll finally be able to rest in peace.



Pictured: Gonzales not actually being buried at all. The game can't seem to make up its mind about this.







Hmm... looks like a storm is coming in. I should find some shelter. There was a cave next to the spot where I buried Gonzales. Maybe I should check it out.



Pictured: Gonzales still not actually being buried. I think the crash has left Vyse with some short-term memory problems.



Well, it doesn't look like I have much of a choice, so I might as well set up camp in here and get some rest.



Drachmaaaaaaa .



...uh.





Ugh... uh...





And that's all they have to say on the matter. The girls wake up next to each other in a heart-covered bed? That's peculiar. Much more importantly, there is something hidden in this picture that will be relevant later on.



Hmmm... I wonder who saved us?


_{Clara's theme is one of the songs missing from the OST, and as it turns out the game just loves putting those missing tracks in areas filled with wind noise so I can't record them.}

There's no need to get up just yet. Let's see, what can I get you... How about a nice, hot bowl of soup?

Sure! That would be great! Oh, my name's Aika.

And I'm Fina. Thank you so much for saving us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Aika and Fina... You both have such pretty names! You two are lucky that I found your lifeboat. You were both unconscious. What exactly happened? I love exciting stories.



That is exactly my response to this.

Ah, don't worry about it. If you don't want to tell me, I won't force you to. But, by the looks of you... I'd say that you two are Air Pirates.



In fact, I'm pretty sure this particular character has the same sort of shell-shock effect on everyone she meets. Check out those thousand yard stares.

Haha... looks like I guessed right. You don't have anything to worry about, my dear...



What?

Really?

Yes. I am Clara, of the Blue Rogues. Pleased to meet you!

Everyone, meet Calamity Clara, formerly number 4 on Valua's wanted list. She's one of the strangest Blue Rogues around, but it'll all make sense in time. In the Japanese version her name was Krone, which was changed for reasons that should be obvious, but somewhat spoils the naming theme most of the Blue Rogues have. Krone, Centime, and of course Drachma are all named after coins.

In any case, one 'splainin over a bowl of soup later...



I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. Vyse is probably fine!



You have to have faith in your man...



......



This is Belle, by the way. Remember her.

Okay... Prepare for landing. We'll be landing in Nasr's capital, Nasrad, very soon. Nasrad is a very large city. Who knows? Maybe you can find out where Vyse is while we're there.





No, it's not just Clara's bedroom with that décor. Her entire ship, The Primrose, is made up like it. I particularly like the heart anchor.



Here... take this. It's only 5,000 gold, but it should help.

Wow! Really?! Thanks for everything you've done for us. First you save our lives, then you give us gold...

Don't give it a second thought. After all, I too, am a Blue Rogue.

Where are you going now, Clara?



And God help him.

He's an Air Pirate, too... He's a little on the wild side, but he's strong, smart, and so...





Just nod and smile. Nod and smile.

Well, I'd better get going! I hope we see each other again! Good luck!





Honeymoon?

I kinda figured you wouldn't know what that was. Don't worry about it. Let's go see if we can find a place to sleep tonight.



Strangely, this doesn't seem to do anything. Aika and Fina still have squat for money, absolutely everything the group had is with Vyse apart from the things Aika and Fina had equipped at the time. In the video I spent a few minutes walking around talking to various NPCs, but with no money we're not even allowed to browse the shops.



All is not lost, though! Hidden in the weapons shop is a familiar face.

Nasr Merchant: It is I... You and your friend escorted me to the Nasr border a little while back. Speaking of which, where is your friend? You know, the one with the eye patch? Are you not travelling with him anymore?

Oh, you mean Vyse? Well... it's a long story, but we were separated.

Nasr Marchant: Oh...I understand. Perhaps you had a.. um... difference of opinion.

Well, no... actually, that's not it.

Nasr Marchant: You do not have to pretend. It is said that the closer you are to one, the more they make you angry! Hahaha! Well, here...take this. I want you to have it. Consider it a token of my gratitude.



Nasr Merchant: I thought that a Moon Stone shard as beautiful as this would be fitting for ladies such as yourselves.

The second of the three Abirik Chams! This one is getting put to use right away.



The Cupil Spike is a lot more powerful than the Cupil Star, with a whopping 141 Attack. For comparison, Aika's Grendel Wing has a measly 96 Attack. The Mace Hand only had 125 Attack, and despite what the flavour text might lead you believe it still has 105% accuracy. As if that wasn't enough, it also increases Dodge by 10%. It's a very, very nice weapon.



Anyway, with nowhere else to go, all we can do is trust in the well known link between Plot and free stays at an inn.

Um... we've actually been shipwrecked and we have no money. I'm trying to find a way to raise money, but...

Innkeeper: Bah... You girls look like good kids. I trust you. I will start a tab, and you two can settle it when you leave, okay? You can use the room all the way in the back on the second floor. I hope you sleep well.



What are we going to do tomorrow?



The same thing we do every night, Fina. Try to stop Valua from taking over the world!

What do you think, Fina?

Yes! That sounds like a good plan.

Well, tonight let's just get some rest and hope for the best!









As a matter of fact, they are, which means we have a rough idea of where Vyse's island is now.



The first, but far from the last. Sadly, that's it for this update, so we'll have to wait until next time to see what becomes of Vyse. Hope to see you then, folks - Vyse could use the company.

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