Part 20: So That's Where All The RPG Children Go

The northern continent only has two runes left. There's no way I would know this yet, but just trust me on this. So we need the Moon and Light Runes. The Moon rune is apparently owned by some dude in the warrior nation of Padal, so that's where I'm a-goin'.

It's not too hard to find, a bit west of Telaine. It's apparently not so easy for some of its residents, which I'll get to.

"But aren't you a nation of warriors?" "Look, just because we happen to be a nation of warriors does not mean that we promote or enjoy war, sir. I find your statements highly offensive." "In my defense, I'm a naked orange alien." "That's hardly an excuse, sir."

I'm pretty sure we're in Padal, not Telaine. I guess warrior training doesn't cover geography. Of course this is 7th Saga so the geography is kind of idiotic in the first place. Anyway, this Prosa fella's got my Rune and is apparently pretty badass. Let's go pay him a "visit."

I like where this is going.

Son, if Padal doesn't take a badass robot into its ranks, they're complete tools.

This is getting a little too hot for 7th Saga.

So yeah, everyone likes warriors and training here. The Commander's office is upstairs here.

Son of a bitch, don't that figure. I guess the negative Runedar would've told me this a while ago.

Now, I could walk all the way to Polasu, but I already did that in Chapter 16, so I can just warp everywhere I need to go this update.

Which brings us to Polasu.

Oh God, this better not be what I think it is...

Goddamnit.

A "rescue the children" quest. I better get a Rune out of this.

I have to give 7th Saga credit for this. For a throwaway villain this is... surprisingly good motivation, I guess.

A reward, huh? Maybe it's a Rune or something awesome like a weapon Wilme can actually use.

That sounds pretty dangerous. It'd be kind of creepier if Serpent weren't eating the kids though.

Oh also Prosa's in here somewhere.

And this guy's supposed to be the Commander? At least 7th Saga acknowledges what a badass I am at this point, but it's still a little insulting that naked golden men outside of town still slap me around.

More 7th Saga directions, you actually have to go west around a mountain range. Again.

"However, given their current status, the disappearance of all rescue parties, and the rumor that Serpent eats people, I am rapidly beginning to question that."

So we're going to Tiffana to see what's up.

And buy some handi-vacs. For cleaning things.

Jeez, this broad's some kind of villain. She's got two towns talking about nothing but her.

Why, is she hot? Oh, right.

I admit that's the more likely option, but how funny would it be if it turned out that these two situations were caused by entirely different child-abducting sorceresses? I mean, I'd laugh.

To the castle!

More looting, more depression.

"But being single, I can't help but find it a little funny too." "High five!" "Not when your hand is on fire."

Wow. 5000g to go face down a powerful sorceress who kills everyone who tries to rescue the children. That's worth dying for. I can earn 5000g fighting naked guys for half an hour, and the guy in Polasu is offering me a Rune. I should at least get to, like, marry her or something.