โ well, thatโs too badโฆi was planning on helping you. โ
โ it was like a terrible dream and i couldnโt wake up. โ
โ whatโs going on? i thought i told you to take the day off. โ
โ you must promise to take care of yourself and try not to do anything beyond your abilities. โ
โ if you were to get proper instruction, i bet you could be a very skilled swordsman. โ
โ a sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage. โ
โ your heart and mine were as one, however briefly. โ
โ i wonder, are happier people louder, or generally quieter? โ
โ shadow and light are two sides of the same coin. one cannot exist without the other. โ
โ i guess youโre not completely stupid after all! โ
โ see? iโฆiโm fine now. โ
โ i want to thank you for being so kind to someone like meโฆsomeone you donโt even know. โ
โ youโre the type to worry about everything, i can tell. โ
โ for now, put this place out of your thoughts and leave things to me. โ
โ the history of light and shadow will be written in blood. โ
โ a fake is a fakeโฆand no matter how much you dress it up, the real thing always wins. โ
โ go and do not falter. โ
โ we should ask for help. itโs better than suffering for the sake of pride. โ
โ how sad, to be right in front of someone and not be noticed at all. โ
โ it is time for you to choose: surrender or die. โ
โ โฆyou were imprisoned? i am sorry. โ
โ you humans are obedient to a fault, arenโt you? โ
โ you have talent with a blade. โ
โ do not concern yourself with me. โ
โ you remember my name? what an honor for me. โ
โ what are these monstersโฆiโve never seen anything like them. โ
โ it will seem lonely here while you are gone. โ
โ i donโt want to leave all those people just to save ourselves. โ
โ sorry to always be putting you through this. โ
โ i donโt care how long you wait here, iโm not letting you in. โ
โ i feelโฆuneasy about what may lie in wait. โ
โ oooh! arenโt you scary? โ
โ nightmares are everywhere these days, it seems. โ
โ i guess i have to do everything for youโฆ โ
โ youโll have to help yourself for a change. โ
โ are you sure you want to be doing that? snarling and glaring at me? โ
โ fortunately, it looks like the injury isnโt too serious. โ
โ tell me, have you noticed how strange this wood seems lately? โ
โ youโre not going to mention this to my dad, are you? โ
โ can you at least promise me this? no matter what happens on your journey, donโt try to do anythingโฆout of your league. โ
โ whether or not you accomplish your final task and survive is up to you. โ
โ sorry, but as romantic as this is, iโm not going to stay here with you. iโm getting out!ย ย โ
โ be careful. the darkness hunts you. โ
โ if this were a battlefield, youโd be dead. โ
โ heyโฆdo you smell anything funny? โ
โ i wonder, is it better to worry aloud, or to keep silent? โ
โ only a little farther, so hang in there. โ
โ just as there is light to drive away darkness, so, too, is there benevolence to banish evil. โ
โ ughโฆi really want to take a bath. โ
โ itโs getting coldโฆhurry up!ย โ
โ we are safe as long as we remain in here. be at ease. โ
โ i feel so much more at ease here. โ
โ i believe i understand now just who and what you are. โ
โ the goingโs a lot harder from here on out. โ
โ you connecting the dots? that means that if we get attacked by them, then weโll beโฆ โ
โ donโt think of me as a burden. โ
โ whenever i thought i couldnโt go on, i would think of you. โ
โ you shouldโve listened to me from the beginning. โ
โ just because itโs daylight doesnโt mean itโs safe. โ
โ i can see the knowledge grieves you. it must be an awful memory. โ
โ i will never in all my life forget your kindness. โ
โ what hope there is in our kingdom is frail and dying. โ
โ youโre the spitting image of your motherโฆright down to her strong will. โ
โ i was thinking maybe i could knock it down by throwing rocks at itโฆ โ
โ you go finish up your chores before the sun goes down. โ
โ if you see them causing any trouble, could you teach them a lesson for me? โ
โ this is a lovely sunset, is it not? โ
โ well, youโve come all the way here, honey, so why donโt you relax a bit? โ
โ you look so sternโฆwith that look on your face, youโll frighten people.ย ย โ
โ not just for me, but for all of our peopleโฆlend me your power. โ
โ iโm sorry for dragging you all over the place with me. โ
โ it is in times like these that we must come to one anotherโs aid. โ
โ if only i had your courage and strength, i, too, would fight to restore the peaceโฆ โ
โ if you ever need something, stop by, iโll be waiting for you. โ
โ of course, i have also heard of your adventures! โ
โ what a coincidence, meeting you in a place like this. โ
โ you know we could be assembling something truly terrible hereโฆit could be something that weโll ultimately have to destroyโฆ โ
โ could you beโฆthe one they call the hero? โ
โ are you doing that on purpose to make me mad? โ
โ iโll stay with you until youโre better. no matter how long it takes. โ
โ you have great eyes. theyโre proud and wildโฆlike a feral beast. โ
โ youโve got your own things to worry about, so you just make sure you do what needs doing right now, ok? โ
โ could it really be so easy? is this all there is to it? โ
โ i am not the man i once was. โ
โย iโve taken all that you had to giveโฆthough i did not want it. โ
โ i must tell you, iโm a bit puzzled as to why you look like that. โ
โ arenโt you a trooper? wellโฆjust donโt push yourself too hard. โ
โ please. just come home safely. โ
โ this may sound horribly elitistโฆbut people who do not know the city simply do not know fear. โ
โ and here i was, thinking this place was empty of men of valorโฆ โ
โ city air does not suit my skinโฆ โ
โ no matter how much you may desire otherwise, you will never be more than a shadow in their world. โ
โ your power is a false one. โ
โ hey, donโt misunderstand meโฆi meant that as a compliment. โ
โ this worldโฆall worldsโฆcan be cruel. โ
โ now, donโt resent me for all iโve put you through. โ
โ why donโt you think about what youโve done for a change? โ
โ i apologize. such a task should not fall to you. โ
โ if they donโt come back, letโs leave them. โ
โ maybe iโll just go homeโฆ โ
โ it has been a while since we took a walk in the forest, huh? yes, and how our world has changedโฆ โ
โ you truly are a mysterious personโฆno matter where some kind of incident occurs, your name always seems to come up. โ
โ i have so little confidenceโฆwhat can i do? โ
โ looks like youโre not welcome here. โ
โ if you go into this place without a plan, youโll get lostโฆand thatโll only lead to disaster, trust me. โ
โ what brings you to a dangerous place like this? โ
โ there seems to be no end to the mayhem thatโs befallen us. โ
โ i fear this is the last time i will see you alive. โ
โ that temple is nothing but a nest of darkness now. โ
โ we need a beast right now, to keep the true ones at bay. โ
โ i donโt want to learn about swords or anything, but could you teach me how to ride a horse sometime? โ
โ you still liveโฆhow astonishing. โ
โ no wonder some call you โheroโ. โ
โ donโt come anywhere near me! โ
โ a carefree youth, a life of luxuryโฆhow does that teach duty? โ
โ when i grow up, iโm gonna be just like you. โ
โ iโm so fraught with worry, iโve exhausted myself. โ
โ come on, i just want to look at it a little. โ
โ it looksโฆkind of cheap. โ
โ donโt come anywhere near me! โ
โ my head, it achesโฆi cannot remember anything. โ
โ if youโre unarmed, youโre done for! โ
โ i heard that you might pay a visit. i am farsighted in all things. โ
โ nighttime walks are so nice, arenโt they? โ
โ listen, i like you, so i think iโll get you out of here. โ
โ iโm sorry, but would you leave me be? โ
โ wake up, itโs morning already. โ
โ butโฆyour injuries! โ
โ um, if you donโt mind me asking, whatโs your name? โ
โ i canโt turn a blind eye to a pretty girl in need. โ
โ those who do not know the danger of wielding power will, before long, be ruled by it. โ
โ look at himโฆposing like heโs all important. โ
โ this must seem like just an average country town, but to me, itโs paradise. โ
โ you look a bit like a monster yourself. โ
โ heyโฆdid the monsters leave? โ
โ isnโt this a ladies-first situation? whatโs going on here? โ
โ youโre not a bad person, are you? i can tell. โ
โ looks ike you can actually be useful when you concentrate! โ
โ come on! how many times do i have to tell you? โ
โ it really doesnโt matter to me what you do.ย โ
โ seeโฆthatโs what i was warning you about. โ
โ maybe i should just lay low for a while. โ
โ you are strongโฆfor a human. โ
โ unless you cheat or use some dirty tricks, you have no chance. and if you do cheatโฆyou will pay dearly. โ
โ you saved me, didnโt you? you can do anything. โ
โ donโt think you can just run off and save your friends, because you canโt. โ
โ canโtโฆrunโฆanyโฆfarther. thatโsโฆfar enoughโฆright? โ
โ iโm sure i donโt need to worry about youโฆbut you be careful all the same. โ
โ do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? โ
โ these dark times are the result of my deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. โ
โ do you now understand what i am? โ
โ did you honestly mean to take an ancient and withered power like this and turn it against me? โ
โ please be carefulโฆthese woods have changed. โ
โ you can handle this by yourself, canโt you? โ
โ what was that noise?! โ
โ shadow has been moved by light, it seems. โ
โ ha. such conceit! โ
โ so you choose. and so you shall feel my wrath! โ
โ your people have long amused me. โ
โ an impressive-looking bladeโฆbut nothing more. โ
โ you are a foolish traitor. โ
โ look, i canโt tell you all the details now, but itโll be easy, trust meโฆ โ
โ you may not be able to come back here, butโฆdo you still want to go? โ
โ you still have not discovered your true powerโฆ โ
โ thatโll depend on your actions, because you can never trust words. โ
โ you really have no chance but to do what i say. โ
โ iโve heard a rumor about you. โ
โ i will risk everything to deny you! โ
โ he who wields such power would make a suitable king for this world, donโt you think? โ
โ come back safe. take care of yourself. โ
โ sorry to get you over here in such a hurry. โ
โ it is getting lateโฆwe should head back. โ
โ donโt worry, you have what it takes to beat them. โ
โ youโll come with meโฆright? โ
โ did you really win? without cheating? โ
โ you must be tired from doing all the important stuff you do. โ
โ get off your high horse. โ
โ the howls of the beastsโฆtheyโve faded into silenceโฆ โ
โ i thought i felt a presenceโฆbut what a surprise to find you. โ
โ you have a strong will and sharp eyes. โ
โ now that weโve found each other, letโs stick together for a bit, hmm? โ
โ just being powerful is nothing special. โ
โ i must apologize. i need to cool off a tad. โ
โ no matter how long it takes for you to come back, weโll be waiting for you. โ
โ you were always thereโฆyou were always beside meโฆ โ
โ do not waste my time. leave immediately. โ
โ letโs be square, though: you canโt ever tell anyone. โ
โ you got to teach me how to use a sword! โ
โ gee, you really are amazing. โ
โ so youโre ____. iโve been dying to meet you. โ
โ i follow the strongest side! โฆthat is all i have ever known. โ
โ my dadโฆhe always has to stick his nose in everything. โ
โ you should look upon it all with your own eyes. โ
โ i have a favor to ask of you. โ
โ i did that using only a fraction of my ancestorโs magic? โ
โ you think you are tough, do you? let us find out. โ
โ it ainโt like you to quit in the middle of a jobโฆ โ
โ you have a lot on your plate these days. โ
โ whatโs so fun about swinging a sword around, anyway? i hate itโฆitโs scary. โ
โ i still donโt understand that logic. โ
โ they have been searching far and wide for you. why is this? โ
โ admit it. youโve used this weapon before. โ
โ noโฆitโs better not to even think such unlucky thoughtsโฆ โ
โ did you go to the trouble of finding it for me? โ
โ whoa, wait! are you going somewhere? โ
โ i believe i understand now just who and what you are. โ
โ all the people were pure and gentleโฆ โ
โ you donโt have to look so sad.ย โ
โ listenโฆthings have been a little rough around here lately, so you should watch your step, OK? โ
โ you must use your courage to seek powerโฆand find it you must. โ
โ your hair looks soft and fluffy. โ
โ you may not think i look like much, but i can be quite helpful. โ
โ donโt you dare ignore me! โ
โ only then will you become the hero for whom this world despairs. โ
โ did you think iโd disappeared? โ
โ those grounds have been defiled, draped in shadow and seeded with evil. โ
โ why donโt you go back, take a little time, and give it some thought. โ
โ sorry about my faceโฆthe swelling wonโt go down โ
โ some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound so unpleasant. โ
โ light and shadow canโt mix, as we all know. โ
โ until now itโs been likeโฆa nightmare. โ
โ youโve got a sight stronger in the short time youโve been gone. โ
โ your words are kind, and your heart is true. โ
โ say something! am i so beautiful youโve no words left? โ
โ your heart and mine were as one, however briefly. โ
โ this village is full of idiots. โ
โ work is tanking just as hard as my personal life these days. โ
โ ughโฆarenโt you awake yet? โ
โ this scent has been burning in my nostrilsโฆit is the scent of evil. โ
โ when it rains misfortune, it pours. โ
โ i wish some shiny prince would just show up and fix it all. ah, well. โ
โ not to be rude, but i didnโt exactly do it for you. โ
โ whatโs the matter? did you think i was gonna take it easy on you? โ
โ whoa, it is you! you are safe and sound! โ
โ aw, i was just starting to have fun! โ
โ why, iโm so skilled, they call my hands โthe golden mittsโ. โ
โ uhh, was i unconscious? โ
โ can i ask you one last selfish favor? โ
โ you seemed familiar, but then your clothes seem kinda different, so i got thrown off for a second. โ
โ when i found you, i thought i could use you โ
โ what a world! you always have to be on guard, eh? โ
โ if you donโt have any money, then youโre just a bother! a bother! โ
โ my thanks to you. from the bottom of my heart. โ
โ well, good luck, mr important hero! โ
โ itโs your eyes. all see it, a lust for power burning in your pupilsโฆ โ
โ some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound unpleasant. โ
โ right now, all we can do is try to endure. โ
โ iโm truly grateful for what you have done. someday, perhaps, i can repay this debt. โ
โ if you like it here, you can live here for as long as you like. โ
โ thereโs no accounting for the foolishness of a man. โ
โ way to spoil everything by telling your dad. nice job. โ
โ you remember my name? what an honor for meโฆ โ
โ are you sure you arenโt forgetting anything important? โ
โ welcome to my castle. โ
โ if there is anything you desire, then i shall desire it, too. โ
โ you really are the chosen oneโฆa true hero! โ
โ perhapsโฆi am in your way? โ
โ who knew that something so dangerous would come in handy? โ
โ whatโs so great about a world of light anyway? โ
โ isnโt this just ridiculously good weather? sure is peacefulโฆ โ
โ the guardian deities of my world are on our side, too. โ
โ the rest is up to you. โ