Gala Ranzal/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

I got this!

On Entering a Room

To battle!

When Quest Begins

Forwaaaaard...march!

Ya ready? Here we go!

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Let's go!

I'm tremblin' with excitement over here!

When Controlling Character in Quest

I'll take it from here.

When Receiving a Heal

Ngh, that helps!

Cheers!

When Entering a Boss’ Room

On to the final battle!

We're gonna win this!

Response to Entering a Boss’ Room

I'll buy ya dinner once this fight's over.

Yeah, let's get us a win!

Upon Getting to Low Health

What, this? Eh, just a scratch.

Ugh, I've had worse!

Upon Opening A Chest

Anything useful for fightin'?

Supplies replenished! Or...whatever ya say.

Boss on Low Health

We're gettin' close!

Almost there!

Boss Enters Break State

Now! Attack together!

Make it count!

Rare Enemy Spawns

Whoa, check it out.

Bwahahaha! We're in luck!

Upon Death

Guh... Sorry, folks...

Don't worry about me. Just go!

Upon Revival

Back to the fight!

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: This'll bring you down!

Buff Self: I'LL show you what I'm made of!

Buff Ally: Put your trust in me!

Debuff Enemy: We gotta break through!

Heal Ally: First aid incoming!

Heal Self: I'm good, I'm good!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Bwaaa ha ha ha! I LOVE IT!

Hey, not bad!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon'll break through for us!

The dragon's RARIN' to go!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Time for the big guns!

Idle During Quest

Might as well sharpen the ol' blade while I'm here...

Huh, this armor's pretty easy to move around in.

Quest Clear

We creamed 'em

Quest Failure

Falling back for now.

Home Screen Walking

This armor is the BEST!

Ugh, I got heaps of stuff I gotta do.

I gotta get ready to fight.

This sword ain't so bad. I mean, it's no axe, but...

I gotta train up good.

I got time for sleep once I'm in the ground.

Home Screen Inside

This armor and sword sorta represent everyone's feelings, so I gotta take care of 'em.

I'm writin' my pops to let him know how things're goin'.

Wonder what I'd be doin' now if I never met the Prince...

Look, I just cause trouble, okay? It's kinda my thing.

Looks like I gotta try and get all cultured up now. Ha ha! Good luck with that!

I could kill for a bowl of Aquapolis seafood soup! ...Well, not literally kill. You know what I mean!

Home Screen Portrait

You're only a full-fledged warrior once you can use ANY weapon.

I ain't much for ladder-climbin', but I'll lead the fight if you want me to.

This armor is lighter than the responsibilities folks keep putting on me. Hah!

Being a man of the Aquapolis means I gotta make sure you walk the right path.

I never really understood how much my old man actually took on.

Collection Portrait

Keeping morale up is part of an officer's duty, so I've been working on some party tricks!

I thought leadership was all hassle, but there's some things you only learn by taking on burdens!

Leaders gotta do whatever they can for their allies!

I'm the tip of your spear, so just point me where you wanna go!

Trick or treat! This year, I got a bloody fiend corpse to wear and... What, is that weird?

At The Halidom

Ya wanna touch my armor? Go on!

Leadin' people ain't easy, ya know.

Gimme a status report! How's the castle?!

New Mana Circle Unlocked

If I'm gonna be a leader, I gotta be the kinda guy what folks can count on!

On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

As Commander Ranzal of New Alberia, I hereby swear my allegiance to ya for all time!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

New Duds

Hmph! Hah! Hiyaaaaah! Oh yeah, I'm in perfect form today. My axe feels light as a feather! ...... Well, if it ain't Cleo! Time for lunch already? We need to talk. Uh oh. Ya got yer serious face on. Did I eat all the ham again? You were appointed as Saint Lotier's lieutenant by your father, yes? That's my understandin' of it, yeah. And the prince also asked you to be a commander in our forces. Yep. Normally a serious job like that would get a big fat "no way" from me, but I said I'd do it, so I been trainin' and— Ranzal, listen to me. I know it's important to refine your combat skills, but I think you should focus on something else first. Uh...like what? Your appearance. Ya kiddin' me? Look at this bod! I'm hotter than two rats sleepin' in a wool sock! I am referring to your ATTIRE, you cad. If you mean to take these positions, you need clothing suited to your rank. I dunno. I'm pretty comfy in this getup. And yet there will be occasions where your current mode of dress is not...suitable. If you appeared at an official function dressed like that, for example? You wouldn't just be shaming yourself— you would be shaming your father and Euden as well. Bluuurgh... Well, I have said my piece. I will let you decide how to proceed. Well, hell. Probably can't be showin' up in front of a buncha blue-bloods in this. Thing is, I got nothin' else to wear. ...But I know just the guy to talk to! Hey, Malka! I need a favor! Let me guess: You want your armor repaired again. Nope. I actually need some NEW armor. Do go on. Well, if it isn't Ranzal! Heya, Ramona! Didn't see ya there. I just popped by to get input on some materials. Couldn't help overhearing you're looking for new armor? You know it. I'm movin' up in the world, so I need me some better duds. If that's what you are looking for, you have come to the right man. So then! What kind of armor do you seek? I will take any and all requests. Gimme somethin' sturdy AND flashy! Like a butterfly with nunchucks, yeah? I wanna be covered from head to toe in metal so thick it'll repel anything. But THEN I want ya to use five colors of dragon scales so shiny they blind anybody within, say, a mile radius. This new position of yours must be... quite something. I just need all them fancy folks to think I know what the hell I'm doin'. You FOOL! Did somebody else just walk in here, or were ya yellin' at me? Heed me well, Ranzal... I've repaired enough armor in my day; I know how people fight in it. You, for example, don't use heavy armor. Instead, you wear only a minimum amount of metal to cover particular areas. That allows you to approach enemies quickly and wield your heavy weapon with speed and grace. That's your fighting style, correct? I knew ya knew about this stuff, but I didn't know ya KNEW knew. ...Ya know? Armor exists to be worn. Indeed—and I would shame myself and all craftsman if I made armor that was inappropriate for its wearer. Even if said armor was purely ornamental and used for diplomatic purposes. Yet here you are asking for nonsense like head-to-toe armor and dragon scales. The materials are one thing, but I simply refuse to make anything that will hinder your movement. Would you really turn your back on everything you've stood for until now? Are you going to use your new position as an excuse to laze about in the rearguard and let others fight for you? Because I'd rather die than forge armor for a fighter like that. You shut yer damn mouth! I ain't some fancy noble what's gonna sit around eatin' fish egg sandwiches or whatever while my men fight'n die! No, that doesn't sound like you. Yeah, well...sorry 'bout all the yellin'. Ya just got under my skin for a second. I don't blame ya for gettin' angry, Malka. I see where yer comin' from. Anyway, just forget I asked about any of this, yeah? Hold on. I haven't finished. Muh? If you AREN'T planning to turn your back on your style, that changes everything. You require armor beautiful enough to fit your new position, but functional enough not to limit your movement. Do I understand that correctly? Yeah, I s'pose. Then I will make you the finest armor I can that fits those requirements. My only condition is that you leave the specifics to me. Are we agreed? Hell yeah, we're agreed! I ain't much for thinkin' about stuff anyway. Then please look forward to the results. Oh, I'm gonna! Sounds like we have our work cut out for us. I take it I can count on you to help with the materials? Of course—but in return, I want a favor. Go on. Some time later... Hey! Is my armor really done?! It certainly is. Take a look. This is even better than I thought! Can I try it on? Of course. Let me help you into it. Hmm... Looks like the size is just right. Yeah, it don't feel tight at all. Heh. I see you found it already. Whatcha think, Ramona? Lookin' good? It's not as flashy as your first request, but I think it really suits you. Hey, I said I was sorry about that whole "blindin' dragon scale" thing. And I am only teasing you. Anyway, why don't you take this to go with it? ...Wait. A sword? Think of it as a congratulations gift from me for your new position. Don't worry—it is simple and elegant, and will fit your style of combat to a T. Huh... Feels like it's almost an extension of my arm. I'm glad you like it. She helped me with all the materials needed to craft your armor. But she also proposed making that sword, which I helped her craft. Man, I really owe ya both. Oh, but we weren't the only ones who aided in your request. Ya weren't? My sisters helped to forge the sword. Also, your armor is based on a design from Alberia's founding. Nicolas and Althemia dug up the information on that front. Oh, and Francesca tracked down a rare metal used to fortify the armor. I never would'a guessed... Just about everyone in the castle said they wanted to help. Even Euden chipped in. Well, I'll be damned... That's how much everyone here trusts you. So you had better live up to those lofty expectations, sir. Ya know I will! Ya put yer hearts into makin' this stuff, and I'm gonna use it to open up a great future for New Alberia!

Episode 2

Honest Strength

Raaaagh! The heck is up with these guys?! Why do they keep targeting you?! Maybe my new armor just stands out! This is no time for jokes, idiot! You're surrounded! Don't worry—my armor can handle it! Their attacks ain't even gonna scratch it! Have some'a this, chumps! ...See? Piece'a cake. Crap, Ranzal. I can't believe how many of 'em you just took out. With this new sword and armor, they didn't stand a chance! Is it just me, or are you moving faster than you did before? Is that armor lighter or something? If anything, it's a bit heavier. Then why are you faster now? Partially because this was specially crafted for me, I think. But also because of muscle power! ...Come again? When armor's heavy, ya gotta bulk up so ya don't get all sluggish, yeah? I totally do not follow you. Well, I AM faster, right? So my muscles musta leveled-up! And I'm gonna keep trainin' until they're the most muscly muscles they can be! Look, I know you've got new armor and all, but don't you think you're getting a bit TOO gung-ho here? Nah, this is how it should be. I'm gonna be reborn! Re...born? Before we met, I lived as a mercenary. I did whatever it took to win. I'm too ashamed to even talk about some'a the stuff what I done. Yeah, but isn't that just what a mercenary has to do? Sure—but that kind of underhanded strength is somethin' I wanna get away from in my new life. There's only one way to get real strength, and that's to train like a madman. It's like bein' on a hill. If ya wanna reach the top, ya just gotta keep walkin'. So that's what I'm gonna do. And someday, I'll be reborn with good, honest strength that fits my new role in the world. That's really cool, man. You sound like a real leader! I always used to see you as my dumb pal, but now it's like you're...shining. Nothin' shines brighter than a guy workin' to better himself. I wanna be just like you! How can I be the next Ranzal? Train well, eat well, and sleep well. Those're the big three. I'm gonna get on that right away! ...Speaking of, I'm kinda hungry. No surprise; we worked hard today. Let's get back to the castle, yeah? I bet Cleo's got grub waitin' for us. I think the eating is going to be my favorite part of your big three. We're baaaack! Two hungry guys, comin' through! I'm sorry, but the food isn't ready. Nooooo! Yes, I know it's terribly disappointing. If you are going to keel over, try not to do so on my clean floor. Hey, THIS looks ready! No snacking! I must ensure that everyone gets a fair and equal portion. So if you eat so much as a bite, that is ALL you will have today! But we been fightin' fiends all day! I said no. Any further interruptions will simply delay everyone's food. C'mon! Just one bite! FEED ME NOOOW! Oh, for the goddess's sake! Are you FIVE?! I thought you had grown up, Ranzal, but perhaps I was mistaken. What the heck, Ranzal...? What happened to the man dreaming of good, honest strength? What happened to the guy I wanted to be like?

Episode 3

Negotiatin'

Ranzal has led a small force to the border of the Dyrenell Empire. The prince sent them there in order to rescue a number of civilian refugees. Commander Ranzal, I have a report! The refugees are being held up at a Dyrenell checkpoint and can't reach us. Also, our scouts report that the enemy numbers eighty troops in all. They've got more men—but I'M here, which means we can still take 'em. Normally that's what I'd do, but... What's wrong, sir? The guys at the checkpoint ain't attackin' the civilians, which means we can't just go chargin' in there ourselves. Maybe this is a chance to show off my newfound diplomacy! Let us through! We seek refuge with Prince Euden! Stand down, all of you. The man you speak of is no longer a legitimate prince of this nation. He is a filthy traitor, nothing more. And if you run to him, you will be branded traitors also! No! Then go back to where you came from before I clap the lot of you in irons! But our village is being taxed too heavily for us to make a living there! Let none say I did not give fair warning. ...Men! Arrest this rabble! HALT! Huh? Who the devil are you?! Ho there! I am Commander Ranzal of the New Alberian Army, and I have come thence and yon to make with thee a parlay most heretofore! Thus and verily, His Highness the Prince did decree we hasten to save these wretches, therefore have we hither come to thee to grant forthwith succor! *blink* Uh oh. He's gone quiet. I, uh, don't think he understood you, sir. You sort of...mangled that. Shut up! I ain't used to this kinda thing! Ah, hell with it. I'm just gonna talk like I always do. Are you here to save us? Sure am, my man! Fool! Do you think us so weak that we will hand these people over at your say-so? That's why we're gonna negotiate. I do not bandy words with traitors. To arms, men! Should we do the same, sir? No. Keep yer weapons sheathed. C'mon, now. We got no need for weapons and fightin'. Let's talk this thing out. Ain't nobody wins if we all shut each other's eyes, yeah? ...But if ya won't negotiate, I'll beat ya senseless until ya DO! How can a man so vastly outnumbered project such confidence...? Uh, sir? I thought you said we were going to negotiate peacefully. Nnngh! Sorry! Can't be losin' my cool like that when I'm representin' New Alberia. Look, these people wanna come to our country, and I think you should let 'em. You think we should hand over imperial citizens to an army of traitors? Well, they clearly ain't happy to be in their current position. If they have quarrel with the Empire, I shall relay that to my superiors. Look, this probably ain't somethin' a negotiator should be sayin'... But the Empire don't seem like a place what's gonna take complaints seriously. Ya REALLY wanna make 'em go back home when they clearly don't want to? Enough! I will not stand here and be lectured by the likes of you! The rebellion of you treasonous snakes is what divided the country in the first— Raaaaagh! Wh-what was that?! Fiends—and they're close. Grrrr... F-fiends! We've got fiends! Looks like we were yellin' a little too loudly there. Eeeek! Help! No way we can handle this many on our own. So the only way outta this... Hey, Imperials! Give us a hand! We'll beat these fiends back together! I take no orders from rebel scum! Is that REALLY yer top priority right now?! We're talkin' about protectin' yer people, so drop the attitude and lend a hand. I will do no such thing, dog! My soldiers and I can handle these fiends unaided. Get into formation, men! We will defeat these beasts! Sir! Eh, all's well that ends well, I guess. But now that they're busy... Understood, sir! Good man. Meanwhile, I'm gonna help the imperials with these fiends. *pant* *pant* Whew! We did it. Though I admit your assistance was welcome, I do not understand why you came to our aid. Regardless, you have my thanks for helping to save our countrymen. Don't worry about it. Er, so where ARE those countrymen of yers, anyway? They're not... Where did they go?! Guess they ran off durin' the battle. Which means we got nothin' else to talk about here. You... You deliberately allowed them to escape during the battle! Ain't sayin' I did...but ain't sayin' I didn't, neither. I suppose you unleashed those fiends upon us as well! Usin' fiends is what YOU do, not us. ...... Anyway, see ya. Should we not have captured him, sir? We were in no position for another fight after the casualties we took earlier. Besides, you saw how courageously he fought those fiends—I'm not certain we could have defeated him even if we all took him on as one. The sly devil knew just how to use the situation to get the result he wanted. He's obviously very experienced. Sorry for the wait. Sir! You're all right! Glad yer all alive and kickin', too. Thank you for saving us, sir! Hell, we were just gonna keep goin' in circles if we kept talkin'. Looks like we actually owe a debt to the fiends for once. Bwa ha ha! All right, let's get back ta the castle. Yes, sir! Wait! What is it, kid? You must be really strong to take on those fiends, mister. Sure, I'm strong. Then why didn't you just beat up those soldiers in the first place? Then we could've come back to your castle without all the trouble. Because we had to prove somethin'. I don't understand. We had to prove that New Alberia is doin' the right thing. I still don't understand. We're fightin' for people's happiness. We do it because we believe it's the right thing to do. But ya need more than just strength to prove yer on the side of right. So that's why we try to talk to our enemies instead'a just crackin' skulls. We want everyone to know we ain't just gonna force folks to do what we want. Oh. ...Okay! I want to live in your country all the more if it contains people like you. Well, yer welcome to do so. Thank you so much! I get the feelin' you ain't the only folks what are gonna want to come here. But don't worry... New Alberia will never turn its back on people in need!

Episode 4

The Gallant Commander

Roooooar! No matter how much we attack this thing, it doesn't slow him at all! This is a real tough one. Everyone, keep your distance! If we let up, it'll just start healin'. We need to strike now! Take THIS! Graaaaagh! No! It's trying to run away! Not on my watch! What are you doing, Ranzal?! This thing ain't gettin' away! Graaaagh! Gah! My back! Ranzal, you're hurt! Are you all right?! Don't worry about me—just focus on our ugly friend over there! It's stopped moving! Everyone, NOW! Take THIS! Give up and die already! Rghh... Goodness, that was quite the ordeal. Whew! Show me your back, Ranzal. You clearly are in need of healing. Thanks, Cleo. Ranzal, why do you always INSIST on charging in alone like that?! It always ends up with you almost getting killed! It would'a got away otherwise! That is no excuse to run off unaided. Hey, there's no need to be so harsh. I mean, we all know how strong he is. That may be so—but we're still going to worry about him. It's what friends do. Sorry, guys. I just never wanna miss a chance when it shows itself. That's all well and good when you're fighting alongside us. But you're a commander now. A leader. If you run off alone like you just did, it's going to unsettle your troops. Guess I didn't think of that. You should learn how to work WITH your troops when you're out there with them. Yeah, man. It's called COMMANDING. If you wish people to obey and respect you, you must be more composed. All right, all right! I get it. I'll work on improvin' as a commander. Although I got no idea how to start doin' that, if I'm honest... Is bein' a commander about orderin' people around all dignified? Take up your weapons! CHAAAARGE! Yes, Commander! Right away, Commander! Charge! ...Nope. This ain't us. Maybe somethin' friendlier? Let's do this, guys! PARTY TIME! Woohoo! I'm gonna fire at will! Anyone in our way is gonna pay! Whoop-a-dee-doooooo! Nah, this ain't right either. I need to be more calculatin'. See the big picture, like. Soldiers on the right, stand by! Halt the enemy vanguard in its tracks! Soldiers on the left, flank the enemy! They won't see you coming while they deal with the troops in front of them! And once they're surrounded, we spring the ambush! We've cornered our enemies like rats, sir. What are your orders? We're gonna... Weee're gonnaaa... CHAAAAAARGE! C-Commander?! ...Wait, no. That ain't a time for a charge. Damn it! No matter how much I think about this, I can't find the answer. I feel like I've thought about it too much and now nothin' makes sense. Damn it! What's the most "commander" thing for me to do here?! Think on it. Think on what you—and only you—can do in this situation. Why do pops's words have to come into my head at a time like this? ...Wait a second. What can I do that no one else can? There HAS to be somethin'... ...... Hey, that's IT! Hate to admit I owe my pops for somethin', but I guess I do for this. We're movin' out, Ranzal! What is it? Fiends?! You know it. Sounds like it's a type like that one we took down earlier. I'm on the way. Now I'm gonna show everyone how the new Ranzal commands! Grrrr... This is the same kind of fiend as the one we fought last time. I know that you're all exhausted, but we need to strike right away. Hang on a sec, guys. I'm sorry for runnin' off on my own in that last fight. So that's why I'm gonna tell ya in advance what I'm doin' this time. All right. We're counting on you. Okay. *cough* Well, here's the plan... Go on... We do the same thing as last time. I'm gonna charge in and grab 'em, then all of you attack! ...What? I'm countin' on ya. Now let's move out! He's seriously just gonna do the exact same thing as last time? ...Yep. He is. Never mind that now—just follow him! Calling this a plan is an insult to the very concept of planning. I don't have the faintest idea what that man is thinking anymore. Whew! That takes care of that. Ranzal! What were you thinking?! Thanks a million, everybody! That went off without a hitch. You mean your "plan"? The one where you simply charge off like a madman? That's the one! See, I knew that if I charged, I'd draw all the attention. With my strength—and this armor—I can handle whatever a fiend throws at me. And how is this ANY different than what you were doing before? Honestly? It ain't. I know I'm a commander now, but I gotta keep doin' what I do best. And that means usin' this bod like a giant battering ram. They look at me, then you guys wallop 'em while they're distracted. Perfect, yeah? Do you honestly believe the job of a commander is to serve as cannon fodder? 'Course not! I got plenty of other skills I can bring to bear in a fight. I'm a former merc! I hear what's goin' on in villages all across the continent, I know about fiends and how they live, I can read the flow of battle... So who better to guide you guys on all this stuff than a seasoned pro like me? I suppose we have been saved by your judgment a number of times. Yeah, Ranzal's got us out of more pinches than a crab-claw buffet. I know what I can do—I just had to work out how to use those skills for the good of everyone. Still... If I put myself in harm's way, my troops will believe in me and stand by me. See? I ain't just doin' stuff without thinking—there's a reason for it. So this is how you're going to command? ...All right. I'm good with it. Thanks, Euden. Givin' orders from the back just don't suit me. I suppose that means we're forever doomed to worry, but I can't say your arguments are unreasonable. So in the end, we are right back where we started. This is SO Ranzal. Bwaa ha ha! Sorry if ya thought I was gonna make some huge change. But I want everyone at my back while I wallop chumps from the front.

Episode 5

Looking to the Future

Today's yer birthday, right, Pops? When I was worryin' about how a leader should fight, it was yer words what first popped into my head. So...thanks for that. Still, bein' the big cheese is a lot of pressure, yeah? This has made me realize just how amazing you are for leadin' a whole city. Ya trained me hard since I was a kid, but it was so I could do the same thing. Too bad I ended up gettin' sick of it all and takin' off! But everything ya taught me stuck in my noggin all this time—and it's helpin' now. I'm impressed. I see you've broadened your horizons a little. You used to pay no attention to your surroundings, but it looks like those days are behind you. ...Nah. I still got a long way to go. But I think I finally see where I need to be headin'. I know what I can do—and should do. And to do that, I'm gonna... Euden. Hey, Ranzal. Heya! Cleo made cookies, so we were thinking of...having...some...and... Wow. You look REALLY serious. Can I borrow ya for a second here, Euden? Okay, now you look SUPER serious. Has something happened? Just come with me. ...All right. Hang on just a hot minute, bub! What's going on here?! Draw yer sword. ...And I mean business. Ranzal, I don't know what this is about, but I don't want to fight you. Enough talkin'! Fight! Eeek! Whoa! That was a serious blow! Stop it! Stop it right now! What's WRONG with you, man?! Stay outta this, Notte—or you'll be next. We last fought back in the forest, yeah? On the day we met? Show me how much you've grown! You're serious about this, aren't you? Ask my sword how serious I am! Hiyaaah! If that's the best ya can do, yer pactbound dragons must be nothin' more than dogs! An ancient kingdom falls, an empire takes its place, and a new kingdom rises to meet that challenge... We're livin' in some excitin' times! There's nothing exciting about people suffering at the hands of fiends and war. Every man dreams of bein' king at least once in his life. But you? You might just have the power to make it happen for real. ...... And if I use the chaos to my advantage, I could rise to power myself! Maybe I should march into Saint Lotier and take it from my pops... ...Or maybe I'll just overthrow you and steal THIS country instead! What?! DUDE! We built this country together, remember?! It's full of everyone's hopes and dreams! Are you just forgetting all that?! ...... I won't hand this country over to you. I'm going to lead everyone here so we can defeat the Empire together. If you won't hand it over, maybe I'll just take it! You can try! Haaaaaah! STOOOOP! ...... ...... ...Heh. ...Hah. Bwaaaa ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha! Bwa ha ha! Okay, what kinda idiot laughs in the middle of a deadly duel? I am SO confused right now. You were holding back. Weren't you? You could tell? Yep. Don't get me wrong—there was a lot of power behind your sword. But we've fought side by side, so I know you're capable of far more. Soooooo...this WASN'T serious? Nah, not really. I thought I'd try to train up the prince here like my pops used to do with me. But I already ran away from that once— should'a known I wasn't cut out for it. So that's why you were acting so strangely. Fat lotta good it did, though. This'll teach me to think before I just run off and... do stuff. Sorry, Euden. Grrrr! I was WORRIED, you dummy! You're just a big dumb stupidhead uglyface JERKSTORE! Sorry, Notte. I won't ever do it again. *sniff* Promise? Yeah. I promise. Fine. Then I guess I forgive you. ...But you're still a jerkstore. Heh. Thanks. Guess I'm not cut out to be the great man my pops is. Hell, when I tried, all I ended up doin' was makin' Notte mad at me. The sons of Saint Lotier are meant to live by the sea and with it... It's a phrase everyone born in Saint Lotier knows. All of her citizens have a duty to protect their country and that sea—and it's a duty we're grateful to have. Guess I turned my back on that. I'm not so sure. You may have left your people behind, but looking at you right now reminds me of the vast sea we saw from your home. So yer sayin' the spirit of the sea lives on in ol' Ranzal? Well, that's swell—but the country I'm gonna protect is the one with you in it! I find that very reassuring. This land is full of sufferin' people, and you need to do somethin' about it. I know. But if you become king, I know you can turn all of that pain into happiness. Forget the sea—you can support the world! I don't know about all that... It'll be fine so long as I'm with ya! And don't forget Notte— your bestest friend ever! Everyone in this castle is pinnin' their hopes on you. Don't forget that. I know—and I will work hard to meet their expectations. But before that... Yes? Well, I guess you and me still gotta work on surpassin' our pops. You're right. Let's combine our strength to make a country both our fathers can be proud of! Bwaaaa ha ha! Ain't that a thing!