Part 9: Strategery

Chapter 9 - Strategery


Unicorn got the most votes, so that's what we'll go with.



If you do actually choose Orange for the name he basically says "Really? I'm glad you liked it."



I still have absolutely no idea what the fuck this is supposed to even mean.



"Did you hear? They've finally arrived."



"We set a few traps on the way. That'll hurt them a little."

"The Fire Spears are ready. Thanks to everyone who worked through the night to fix them."

"If this fort falls, this whole area will be Highland territory. You all know what happened to Toto and Ryube. This battle must not be lost!"

"Okay, Apple, explain our battle plan."

"According to Flik, the support from Muse will arrive in about 10 days. If we can hold out until then, we've got a chance of winning, Our main strategy is defense, but first we'll attack from here. This will frustrate them and weaken their offense. After that, we just have to defend our fort and wait for help. That's all."

"Everyone understand? Good! In the name of the great lion on our flag, let's save our fort!"



"Are you two ready?"



First choice

"Hurry up. The enemy's not going to wait for you."

Second choice

"Good. I've got high hopes for you. Let's go!"

Strategy Battle #1



"The Highland Army is tired from a long campaign. They'll probably attack again tommorow or later, after they rest their troops."

"The Highland Army! The Highland soldiers are attacking again!"

"What!! That's insane! Forcing his exhausted troops to attack again."

"That Luca is full of surprises. This... this could be bad."

"Well, all we can do is fight. We can't let them win."

"Well, is everyone ready? Don't foget, the other side is tired too!"





Never do this. Ever.

"Nobody leave the fort! We've got to defend this place at all cost!"

"Here they come!"



Basically, you just stand on the fort and defend with all you've got.

However, once you use a Fire Spear during this fight...

"Damn, the Fire Spears! They aren't working anymore!"



It's hard to tell, but a bunch of units just appeared right to the south of the fort.

"I can't believe it... How could such a big army pass through the forest undetected..."

"Idiots! Follow me! Let's crush them!"



As you can see, Luca has no real trouble fucking up your shit.

"This... this can't..."

"It's... it's... It's all my fault..."



He'll be doing hoo hoo ha ha haing a lot.



I really like how indignant Viktor is about this. He doesn't care that almost all his forces are dead, just that he couldn't win.

"The fort is lost. Everybody! split up and run away!"

"Are you hurt, Riou? It looks like you're okay... Good. Oh no! Pilika! We've got to go save Pilika! Come with me, Riou!"



Second choice

"Is that so...? When I find Pilika I'll join you. Be careful, Riou."

As we can't actually leave the fort without Jowy and Pilika, we choose the first choice.





As you will find out later, whenever Viktor has a 'good idea' or a 'good trick,' you generally want to believe him.

The basement is empty, so we go up to the meeting room on the second floor.





"Waaah! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!"

"Shut up, brat! You're spoiling my fun!"

"Waaahh! Don't... don't..."

"Brat! I'll shut your mouth for good!"



Saving her or not only changes whether both Jowy and Riou run forward or not.



"Ha! Brave words indeed! Let me tell you something. There are weak men and strong men in this world. The strong ment ake everything and the weak men die. That's how the world was designed. Now I will show you how it works, weaklings!"

"Stop!! S... STOP!"

"Sit quietly and watch, worms! So what if you save this girl? Better that you think of your last words, because you're next! Hey, brat! What is it? Can't talk? Hoo hoo ha ha ha!! Relax! I've chopped hundreds, thousands of necks. I can do it with my eyes closed."

"S...stop... STOP!!"



"Ha ha ha ha ha ha! God, I love this!"



It's hard to tell, but a huge explosion rocks the base and Luca is knocked to his knees.



"I threw all the Fire Spears into the boiler in the basement. They'll blow any minute."

"See. Next time protect 'em better."

"Hurry! Run! If you can make it, go to Muse. WE can relax there. Hurry! Don't die now!"

"Why you annoying little..."

"You won't get your dirty hands on my fort. Next time I won't lose, either!"

"You... I'll make you regret the fact that you survived this day!"





"..........."

"What is it, Pilika? Hey... Pilika?"

"Ee...... ooo... ...oo...."

"Pilika? Pilika? She... she can't talk..."

"Aa.... ooo...."

"Answer me, Pilika... Please... Pilika... Call me 'uncle' again..."



First choice

"You're right... I'll bet you're right. She'll be okay... I'm sure of it."

Second choice

"It's my fault... It's because I didn't protect her..."

"Riou... This place isn't safe. Let's hurry ahead. Viktor said we could relax in Muse City. It looks like we have to go there."



Well, the story has certainly taken a depressing turn.

Next Time: Chapter 10 - It's time to meet an old friend