Part 52: Chapter 38 – Path to the Gazel Temple (Part 1)

Update 38 – Path to the Gazel Temple (Part 1)



Welcome back. It’s time for the last Holmes exclusive chapter of the game (Map 40 will have both Holmes and Runan). We have to make our way to the temple of Gazel.





: Running into companions is nice but I’ll pass on Gazel priests and monsters any day.

: This is the enemy’s stronghold, it wouldn’t be that strange an occurrence.

: Is that so…

: It is…







: Shall I inform his Excellency?

: We need not trouble him with those thieves. You, go finish them off.

: As you wish…



And Karla ports away.



The other half of our team finds itself behind closed doors in the top right corner of the map. Also notice Kate being surrounded by skeletons without a weapon and remember that we didn’t train her so we need to act fast or she is going to get slaughtered.







In addition to the monsters we got a few soldiers and mages as well as the boss but neither is really all that threatening if you’re careful.







Holmes opens the first door and Shigen slaughters the mage inside for an ok level.







Rishel and Yoda take care of the rest of the enemies in the vicinity.



As for saving Kate, well we still got Renee and her Foehammer staff, so say goodbye to the monsters on this map (For those that don’t remember the staff instantly slays monsters up to her current magic score).





And with that Kate is safe for now.





Leonheart gets a great level after killing a mage on a counter attack and the enemies get some bewitching support.







Renee continues to make the best of her situation and sends Sasha over to kill the dragon.



Raquel weakens the enemy mage because I forgot that she doesn’t kill humans









The next two mages die to a combination of Rishel, Plum and Holmes.







The witch ports over and tries to attack Raquel only to end up cleaved in half by Billford.







Renee sends over King Ropharl to deal with a mage for now.





His daugther however is arguably better at it.









Holmes gets a great level from killing another soldier and Plum gets the only thing that matters from healing the king.









On the next turn we open the door to Kate and murder more of the opposition.







More witches die and Sasha brings Kate back under our control.





: Don’t run away, Kate! It’s all because you’re too kind that you have to go through this… I can’t forgive that man…

: Miss Sasha… I was foolish…To make such a mistake… I can’t live with myself any longer.

: Don’t say things like that! You’re very dear to me. You’re always by my side… always watching over me. Please, Kate, don’t go. I’m useless without you…

: Miss Sasha… You’d go that far… for me… … I understand… Though I don’t know if I can be forgiven… I shall still ask for Holmes’ forgiveness…

: I’m so glad. Thank you. If it’s Holmes, I’m sure he’ll forgive you. So it’s alright, Kate…





After killing yet another witch we move Kate over to Holmes to have a talk as well.





: Next time I won’t forgive you!

: Yes… There will be no second time… Thank you so much…

: Kate…

: Eh…?

: Cheer up! All us here like you. Of course this includes me as well.

: Holmes…





The king gives us his last level up and it turns out underwhelming.







Anyway after all this talking the boss has to die. Raquel weakens him…







...and Renee ports Holmes over for the finishing blow. He caps skill in addition to his already capped strength with that level.





Only thing left to do is head for the exit.









But only after we cleaned house.











: Do you still intend to bare your fangs against me?



: The priestress of Earth, Tia. You saved me the trouble of looking for you. I already have the three others in my possession. You too shall become a sacrifice for the revival of Gazel.

: Gwenchaos, I will not let myself be used by you. If I will only end up as a tool for the revival of the evil god I rather take my life here and now!

: Prince Richard, take Tia’s sword. If you do as I say I will give you the Kingdom of Leda.



Surprise, the douche from the beginning is still a gigantic douche. Are you ready for his amazing reasoning?



: Tia, I certainly haven’t forgotten. You were the one to betray me before.

: Eh..?

: You rejected me. I, who always worked hard for you. You trampled over me, so easily. I still haven’t forgotten how sick to my stomach I was. You made a fool out of me.

: You’re wrong! You’re wrong, Richard. Because you propose too suddenly, it was just impossible for me to give an answer righht away. I wasn’t making a fool of you!

: Then answer right here. If you accept my love, I will die here with you. So how will it be Tia? Answer me!

: Richard…

: Kekeke… you ludicrous jester. So the Lion Prince of Marl has also fallen, eh?

: Kh-… Alright, Gwen. This woman is yours. Skin her, boil her do what you want. In return, Leda is mine.

I’m sure the people of Leda will love you after selling out the rightful queen and everything they stand for in their Alliance. Wait I’m pretty sure you’re going to have a rebellion on your hand post haste, you moron.

: Good. Return to the soldiers now. But I must warn you. Your loyalty is to our god Gazel, don’t forget that.

: That’s nice. The Evil God… quite befitting of what I have become.



: Richard…

: Tia… Farewell…







: He’s a fool, just as your cards don’t quite make a deck. Now come with me. Without the Sacred Sword you are nothing more than a weak woman. Ready yourself for the ceremony. I’ve prepared the garments of the Priestress of Earth by the altar, along with the other three…







And with that we’re done with Holmes path for now. Next up is Runan’s way to the temple and the grand finale.