DATEN QUEST EVENT PART 5
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When we entered the ruins, we were met with a cloud of dust. The amount of dust told us that no one had entered the ruins for a long time. WELCK : What the heck!? EMMA : The door! CROW : That's a nice trick! The door locked behind us. Guess we aren't getting back out that way. MIKOTO : Mikage, I want a light now!
EMMA : Wait. I'll get the lantern out― MIKAGE : No, keep that for yourself. There are candlesticks lined up all around, so as long as there's a spark, I can light them. EMMA : How can you see so well in the dark? Using fire, Mikage ignited the candlesticks and the surroundings became dimly lit. WELCK : Oh, you have brightened the place up! CROW : If air is flowing, then there must be an opening somewhere. No worries about running out of oxygen for now. So far, so good, huh? EMMA : Crow, what's wrong? CROW : There were a lot of candlesticks on display. It could be a trap― EMMA : Eh? WELCK : What is that sound? It hurts my ears! CROW : I knew it! EVAN : It's coming!
From the depths of the ruins, a growling noise sounded out. EVAN & WELCK & MIKOTO : What the hell is that!! It was a huge humanoid machine about four meters tall. And clearly hostile toward us. CROW : The guardian of the ruins, I guess. Not leaving any time to be surprised, the machine raises its fist in the air. EMMA : Crow!! CROW : Woah! What a flashy welcome! You're big and fast, aren't you?
EVAN : Get out of the way, stay back! What the hell is this fucking thing!? CROW : I guess even a blade can't get through it. This thing looks tough. CINIS : Probably a golem powered by magical science. EMMA : What? CINIS : Magical science is the art of circulating magic, in the absence of a sorcerer. That's why it is so strong. It's like a defensive buff in a game. CROW : I should have brought my new shotgun that Lagoon recommended! EVAN : This is no time to be excited! EMMA : (It's not safe here.) EMMA : Evan, Mikoto! Please, can you help us? CROW : Let's do this, Evan!
EVAN : Ugh…I don't want to, but it's better than being crushed, I guess… MIKOTO : I am a noble fellow, aren't I? My subjects alone are sufficient to defeat this insolent― EMMA : Mikoto-sama is the true lord! He will protect us all! MIKOTO : Hmm? EMMA : We, your subjects, are so proud of your majestic figure that we are inclined to respect you and bow down to you! Right, Demon King? CINIS : Hmm? Ah! Oh! I think you're right! EMMA : (He read the room!) MIKOTO : Kuhahaha, even the Demon King bows down to me! You shall all receive my protection!! MIKAGE : Yeah, thanks. WELCK : Emma. You can rest assured that I will protect you. EMMA : Thanks, Welck! CROW : Damn! Is it working at all!? MIKAGE : It's a little beat up, but it doesn't seem to be intimidated at all.
MIKOTO : Damn you, you little brat! Bow down before me at once!
EMMA : (This is just going to exhaust everyone. What should we do?) EVAN : … Hmm? CROW : What's up, Evan? EVAN : There's some sort of glowing stone embedded in the back of this golem or whatever it is. CINIS : A glowing stone, huh? EMMA : Do you have an idea!? CINIS : It's hard to tell without footage, but that glowing stone’s probably a magic stone. It must be the source of the golem’s power! EVAN : So if we destroy it, it will stop the golem! Let's go, Crow! Don't drag me down!
CROW : Haha, you're in full throttle. I'm gonna beat you to the punch, so go wild! MIKAGE : No choice. It's a hassle, but I'll at least take care of the diversion. While Mikage is drawing the golem to him, Crow quickly moves in behind him and engages the golem. CROW : It's time to end this!
WELCK : Oh, the stone has been broken! EMMA : Yay!! The golem raised its arms to attack once more, but its movement gradually slowed and eventually came to a complete stop. WELCK : Well done everyone! CROW : Ha, ha, ha. I think I flew off the handle on this one. EVAN : You could barely keep up with me. Pathetic. CROW : But thanks to you, it worked perfectly. Thanks, Evan! EVAN : …Ugh. WELCK : You look so happy, Evan! EVAN : No one is happy! MIKAGE : Well, I can't wait to see what the future holds. I think we should leave this nasty place as soon as possible. CINIS : Like the golem, the doors seem to combine magic and science. CINIS : Magic and science are the pride of Daten's civilization, after all, and this place is thought to be the remnants of Daten’s most ancient dynasty. The technology is very advanced for something that is a few hundred years old! EMMA : Indeed… EMMA : (Who built these ruins and for what?)