Part 34: You Hurt Captain Anime's Feelings

Update 28: You Hurt Captain Anime's Feelings

Welcome back to this slog of a game, folks. Since the last one was so short, I promised to hand out a new one quickly.


Just imagine this says May, okay?

We're in May now, which means we'll nearly be at the halfway point of this game by the end of this update. In practice, that doesn't mean anything because the game slows down drastically in the meantime as it introduces grinding for promotions and ramps up how much it cheats.

In practice, that also doesn't mean anything because I'm skipping all the combat as usual.

Anyways, lets get started so I can get this over with.

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~ Randgriz - Story Event ~

Music: Royal Military Academy




: Yeah! So this is where Cordelia lives, right?
: That's right. We're on our way to a brief audience with the Archduchess now.
: You should feel honored. She's decorating you for your work escorting her.

Here's some awkward exposition for you.



...And here's another reason to hate Avan. This fuck is getting a medal of honor and he's complaining about it not being food.



: Do not embarass us with any gaffes in front of the Archduchess.
: Yeah, yeah, I hear you. Don't get your shorts in a twist, I'll be good.



: Ugh, fine. Just stay hidden in my pocket, okay?
: It's time for our audience. Let's head to the castle.





: Hm? Why so tense, Brixy? It's not like you.
: Avan, reasonable people get a bit nervous around royalty. You're just odd.








: For your exemplary service, I hereby grant you Gallia's Medal of Honor.
: Thank you, Your Highness! I know the whole class'll be just thrilled!
: Hee hee. It pleases me to see you as exuberant as ever.
: Yup! I may not be smart, but I've always had pep!




: My, how darling! Is this your bird, Avan?
: Yes, ma'am. His name is Jarde.
: The pleasure is all mine, Jarde. I welcome you to Randgriz.



: Know that I, too, will be fighting for that end, in every way I am able.
: Yes, ma'am! But I hope you'll leave the dangerous stuff to us!
: May your allegiance to Gallia never fail, Avan Hardins. Godspeed to you.




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I don't know if I'll ever be able to get over the cinnamon roll delivery. I know it's supposed to be a sign of goodwill, but it seems pretty weak and unhelpful.

Anyways, back to this mediocre plot.

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~ Library - Story Event ~

Music: Everyday Life of the Class






: Oh, it's you lot.
: Uh, h-hi, Juliana...
: Hmph...
: What, you got saddled with make-up work, too?



: Wow, that's a heck of a book you got there. Looks pretty technical.
: Wait, that's--



: This is Theimer's thesis! It's been out of print for ages.
: I've been searching for a copy forever. I had no idea we had one here.
: W-Well, now you know. Hand it back.



: Theimer was a Darcsen engineer. One of Gallia's top mechanichal geniuses.
: He served as General Belgend Gunther's right arm in the First Europan War.
: He designed the tank the general used, too, right?
: I'm a bit surprised to see you reading a reference penned by a Darcsen.



: This thesis is widely regarded as revolutionary. It's a masterwork.
: I see no need to allow the author's race to affect that objective assessment.
: ...I see.
: When you're done reading it, I'd love to hear your thoughts.



: I've always had an interest in his work and his working philosophy.
: I'm sure your insights would be illuminating.



: Zeri. I've told you my name is Zeri. You should dry it, it's easy to say.
: I've heard enough! I'm leaving!
: Um, wait! Er... Sorry about before, Juliana!
: Hmph!

*Runs off*



: I guess she reads up on a whole bunch of stuff in her free time.
: It looks that way. She makes a good example for SOME people I know.
: Oof...




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I'm sure those of you readers who are adept in the methods of anime can pick up on where Juliana's story is going. You'd be mostly right.

No, there's really not much investment in it because she's still a gigantic pain. At least there wasn't any from me, even when I was trying to like this game

We'll do one more for today, just to blow the tone for this update apart. I can't really say I can think of any daily events worth showing, just know that there probably was one and it was probably meh.

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~ Rebel HQ - Story Event ~

Music: Theme of the Rebels



: Good. Very good.





: And House Gassenarl will return to the capital as Gallia's rulers!
: The wait has been long, Father. Those centuries since our exile here...
: And all because of their base deception, usurping the Valkyrian name.
: Our house could long have been steering the nation along the proper path.
: Yes, but now the power of the Valkyrur lies with us.



: The Valkyrur are a source of hope for the war-tired masses.
: We'll exploit that to the utmost possible--
: Father!You ought not say such things about the--










: You saw her, Audrey. The azure witch of the Empire.
: I did. Hers was a truly chilling, beautiful power. Tremendously destructive.
: A far cry from what that imitation is capable of.
: Um...
: Yes, Dirk is insufficient. A powerful Gallia requires power as she posessed.
: Were that it were mine!


: (I cannot leave this matter to Father.)
: Dirk. Come to my chamber later so that I speak with you.
: ...Understood.




Writing-wise, at least they tried to be skillful by showing the disparity between the beliefs of the Rebel leaders. Gilbert's only out for conquering Gallia, Baldren's in it to be powerful, and Audrey worships them like they're a doomsday cult.

This is aside from the fact that the game's writing is a mess in general. It shows that there was potential here, at least.

Anyways, that's all for today, folks. Join us next time when I tackle more of the character stories.