Endless Summer!
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Gearing Up
Rizette
So...
Do you know why Callen called us here?
Do you know why Callen called us here?
Finn
Nope, I can't really think of anything.
Not you either, huh?
Not you either, huh?
Rizette
Not at all.
Finn
Let's check in on her and see what she
needs.
needs.
???
Hmm, would this be better?
No, perhaps this one...
No, perhaps this one...
???
Krrrr?
???
Too bold, perhaps. No, but...
Perhaps some boldness is warranted...
Perhaps some boldness is warranted...
Finn
Callen, we're coming in.
Callen
Ah, w-wait!
Finn
Hey, Callen, we—
Wait, why are you in a swimsuit!?
Wait, why are you in a swimsuit!?
Callen
I told you to wait! Why did you barge on in!?
Finn
S-sorry! I didn't realize you were in a
swimsuit! Really!
swimsuit! Really!
Callen
Grr...
Rizette
Now, now! It wasn't on purpose, Callen.
Okay?
Okay?
Callen
Mm...I suppose not. Next time, be sure to
secure permission before entering.
secure permission before entering.
Finn
I will! I promise!
Callen
Very well, then. Now, if you would step
outside...
outside...
Callen
—Now then. The reason I have called you
two here today...
two here today...
Callen
I have been noticing irregularities in the data
from several of my portal devices.
from several of my portal devices.
Finn
Irregularities?
Callen
The monsters in one particular region are
increasing in both numbers and power.
increasing in both numbers and power.
Rizette
...That almost sounds like the
Pandemonium.
Pandemonium.
Callen
It is not to that level, no. But I cannot deny
a certain level of similarity.
a certain level of similarity.
Finn
So it's like a mini-Pandemonium.
Is that why you called us?
Is that why you called us?
Callen
Indeed. I would like you two to accompany
me on my survey mission.
me on my survey mission.
Callen
If by some chance this is related to
Arcane, I will need your power.
Arcane, I will need your power.
Finn
Yeah.
Well, count me in.
Well, count me in.
Rizette
......
Is it really okay for me to go?
Is it really okay for me to go?
Finn
Of course. It'll be good to have you with me.
Rizette
...I have to be brave. Okay, I'll go!
Callen
Thank you both. Our destination is here—
A town called Orka.
A town called Orka.
Callen
Whatever is happening, its effects are
centered around that town.
centered around that town.
Finn
Orka...
I've never heard of it before.
I've never heard of it before.
Callen
I will warn you, Orka is home to a most
fearsome breed. Stay on your guard.
fearsome breed. Stay on your guard.
Finn
Monsters?
Callen
...No. Something much worse.
Finn
(For Callen to be so insistent...
What exactly is lurking in Orka?)
What exactly is lurking in Orka?)
And so, the next day,
Finn and the others left Elvenlent...
Finn and the others left Elvenlent...
Finn
It sure is hot out here. You did say it would
be, but this is something else...
be, but this is something else...
Finn
I guess that means we're heading in the
right direction?
right direction?
Rizette
Then it's going to be even hotter in
Orka itself?
Orka itself?
Callen
Uuugh... All your complaining is making it
feel even hotter!
feel even hotter!
Finn
Getting mad's only gonna make it worse.
Callen
Ugh, I want some ice cream...!
Ruvi
Krrr?
Callen
Are you worried for me, Ruvi?
Good boy. You are so sweet.
Good boy. You are so sweet.
Nagi
Indeed, he possesses a kind heart.
Someday, he will be a gentleman like myself.
Someday, he will be a gentleman like myself.
Ruvi
Krr!
Nagi
Haha! It is a compliment, Sir Ruvi!
Finn
...By the way...
Callen
Why are you here, Nagi? I do not recall
inviting you to come along.
inviting you to come along.
Nagi
I overheard Sir Finn and Lady Rizette
preparing for their trip last night.
preparing for their trip last night.
Nagi
As Orka is such a perilous place, I thought
to accompany them, for their own safety!
to accompany them, for their own safety!
Rizette
You were that concerned about us?
Finn
So that's it!
Thanks so much, Nagi.
Thanks so much, Nagi.
Nagi
Haha, think nothing of it!
Now, let us hurry on to Orka!
Now, let us hurry on to Orka!
Callen
......
Callen
I cannot help but feel like you have
another goal in mind.
another goal in mind.
Nagi
O-of course not, Lady Callen!
Perish the very thought!
Perish the very thought!
Callen
Sigh...
We will see.
We will see.
Finn
Here we are, Orka!
It's a bit livelier than I expected.
It's a bit livelier than I expected.
Rizette
Yeah, everyone looks like they're having
a good time! But...
a good time! But...
Finn
Why are they all in swimsuits?
And I see people dancing, and drinking...
And I see people dancing, and drinking...
Rizette
Is there some kind of festival going on?
Nagi
No, this is how Orka always is! An eternal
summer paradise on Erden!
summer paradise on Erden!
Finn
A summer paradise!?
Wow...
Wow...
Callen
You know more of Orka than I would have
expected, Nagi.
expected, Nagi.
Nagi
Well, I have traveled extensively in my
time, after all...
time, after all...
Orka Villager
Yo, yo, yoooo!
Hey! Are you guys tourists?
Hey! Are you guys tourists?
Orka Villager
Heck yeaaaah!
Let's turn it up!
Let's turn it up!
Orka Villager
Hang on, where's your swimsuits?
You just gotta have those, dudes!
You just gotta have those, dudes!
Orka Villager
C'mon, get 'em on! Let's hang out!!
Rizette
Um, uh...
Finn
Uh, we just got here. We were hoping to
rest up a bit, and then look around.
rest up a bit, and then look around.
Rizette
R-right!
Orka Villager
Right on, bro! Catch those summer vibes!
Orka Villager
Yeaaaaaah!
Finn
T-they sure are excited.
Rizette
I-I had no idea what they were saying...
That was scary...
That was scary...
Callen
Are they gone?
Finn
Callen! You were hiding?
Callen
Of course I was. Once those Bros get ahold
of you, there is no escape.
of you, there is no escape.
Rizette
Bros? Is that what they're called?
Callen
Yes. Those are Erden's most fearsome
breed... The Party Bros.
breed... The Party Bros.
Finn
They're energetic, but I wouldn't say they're
scarier than monsters...
scarier than monsters...
Callen
Ridiculous! There is nothing more
fearsome than those louts!
fearsome than those louts!
Rizette
I see what she means...
They are scary.
They are scary.
Ruvi
Krr...
Finn
Yeah, I don't know if I'd be able to keep
up with them either, I guess...
up with them either, I guess...
Finn
How about you, Nagi?
Nagi
Yooo, Miss! Yo, yo! Am I doing this right?
Ah, yo to you, too!
Ah, yo to you, too!
Finn
...That's about what I expected.
Callen
Do not look, Finn.
You must not become like them.
You must not become like them.
Finn
I wasn't planning on it...
Summertime Fun
Callen
Now, then. You brought your swimsuits
as I requested, yes?
as I requested, yes?
Finn
Oh yeah, I was wondering about that.
Finn
I guess it's so we can blend in with those
Bros, huh?
Bros, huh?
Callen
It will make investigation easier, in a sense.
Rizette
Ah!
Finn
What's up?
Rizette
...The swimsuit I brought is all torn up.
Rizette
It must have been when that monster got
into the luggage earlier...
into the luggage earlier...
Finn
Oh, that's not good.
Rizette
Oh well! If I don't have one, I don't. I can
still look around! Actually, this is better—
still look around! Actually, this is better—
Nagi
Worry not! I have a selection prepared.
Rizette
Huh!?
Nagi
Here, take your pick.
Rizette
O-oh, okay. Thanks.
Finn
Wow, Nagi. You really came prepared, huh!
Callen
Wait! How do you know what size swimsuit
Rizette wears, you pervert!?
Rizette wears, you pervert!?
Rizette
Hey, that's a good point!
Callen
You had not realized that?
Nagi
In my quest to find my princess, I have
learned to pay close attention to all ladies!
learned to pay close attention to all ladies!
Callen
That is paying too close attention...
Nagi
I have some selected for you, as well.
By all means, take one!
By all means, take one!
Callen
I will not! Come along, Rizette.
The changing rooms are over there.
The changing rooms are over there.
Rizette
I guess I have to wear one, after all...
Nagi
Hmm, perhaps Lady Callen will wear one
of my swimsuits another time.
of my swimsuits another time.
Finn
Come on, Nagi. We should get changed too.
Nagi
Indeed.
Finn
Looks like the girls aren't done just yet.
Nagi
Indeed. Their swimsuits are rather more
elaborate than ours, after all.
elaborate than ours, after all.
Rizette
Oh, you're done.
Sorry for the wait.
Sorry for the wait.
Nagi
Oh, Lady Rizette!
You look simply divine!
You look simply divine!
Rizette
N-no I don't, don't be silly.
...Do I look weird?
...Do I look weird?
Finn
Not at all!
It really suits you.
It really suits you.
Rizette
Ah...!
Finn
Sorry. But you really do look good.
Rizette
...Thanks.
Callen
Haha! Behold my swimsuited form!
Callen
Well? 'Tis a perfect design for one as
alluring as me, is it not?
alluring as me, is it not?
Nagi
Oh, indeed. The frills are charming.
Finn
Yeah! I like the little ribbons, too.
It's cute!
It's cute!
Callen
Cute...!?
Callen
Hmph. And here I thought I had chosen
a good one...
a good one...
Finn
Uh, Rizette?
Did we say something wrong?
Did we say something wrong?
Rizette
Um... I think maybe she wanted a more
mature compliment, maybe?
mature compliment, maybe?
Nagi
Ah, I see... How rude of me!
Callen
What are you all whispering about over
there?
there?
Finn
We were just talking it over, and we agreed
that you're not cute, you're beautiful!
that you're not cute, you're beautiful!
Callen
O-oh, really?
Nagi
Of course! You are lovely!
Finn
Yeah, it really suits you very well!
Callen
O-of course it does! I never doubted that
for a single second!
for a single second!
Finn
(Phew, it looks like she's back in a good
mood.)
mood.)
Callen
In that case, am I to understand that you
have been enthralled by my charms?
have been enthralled by my charms?
Finn
Huh?
Uh, yes.
Uh, yes.
Callen
Hmph! Such a lukewarm response.
Callen
If I were in my true form, you would be
bowled over for sure...
bowled over for sure...
Finn
True form?
Callen
Nevermind.
Let us begin our survey!
Let us begin our survey!
Finn
Right, I'd almost forgotten.
Ruvi
Krr?
Callen
I see.
Do be careful, then.
Do be careful, then.
Ruvi
Krrr!
Finn
Huh? Where's Ruvi going?
Callen
Off to the nearby island, it seems.
He may be unsettled by the Bros.
He may be unsettled by the Bros.
Finn
I see. I guess there wouldn't be much for
him to do while we're looking, anyway.
him to do while we're looking, anyway.
Callen
Now then, let us start by asking around
about any changes in the local monsters.
about any changes in the local monsters.
Callen
Come along!
Finn
Hmm... Nothing useful on my end.
Callen
Perhaps it was foolish of me to expect
anything from these people...
anything from these people...
Finn
Any luck, Rizette?
Rizette
Not a thing. No one was talking about
monsters at all.
monsters at all.
Nagi
I did happen to hear something of
potential use!
potential use!
Callen
Oh? You mean you were not simply staring
at women's rears this whole time?
at women's rears this whole time?
Nagi
...Ahem. I actually did hear something.
Nagi
I am told that the dancehall or the beach
are better places to find rumors.
are better places to find rumors.
Callen
Ah, I see. More people means more chances
to overhear gossip, I suppose.
to overhear gossip, I suppose.
Finn
I guess we should go check those out?
Where should we go first?
Where should we go first?
Callen
No, it will take too long. We should split up.
Rizette
I was just thinking that.
Finn
Okay, let's do that. We can meet up back
here when we're done!
here when we're done!
Rizette
...Why did I end up here?
Nagi
Does this not look like an enjoyable place
to spend an evening, Lady Rizette!?
to spend an evening, Lady Rizette!?
Nagi
Such powerful music, and the people are
dancing however it takes them! Wonderful!
dancing however it takes them! Wonderful!
Rizette
That looks like fun to you?
I don't think it's really my thing...
I don't think it's really my thing...
Nagi
Maintaining one's focus is vital. If we are
distracted, we will not hear anything useful.
distracted, we will not hear anything useful.
Rizette
I guess so...
Right. We have a job to do!
Right. We have a job to do!
Nagi
I will be right over there. Call for me if
you need me!
you need me!
Rizette
O-okay...
Rizette
(This is important. Okay...
I need to speak up!)
I need to speak up!)
Rizette
U-um, excuse me! Have you noticed
anything unusual around here lately?
anything unusual around here lately?
Sunglasses Bro
Heck yeah, lil' lady!
It was nuts, I'm tellin' ya!
It was nuts, I'm tellin' ya!
Rizette
Really!?
What happened?
What happened?
Sunglasses Bro
My heart got stolen right out my chest!
By you, baybee!
By you, baybee!
Dancing Bro
The moment we saw you, yeah!
Rizette
R-right...
Rizette
(What on Erden are they talking about?)
Sunglasses Bro
Whoa, hold up. You think we got a chance,
dawg?
dawg?
Rizette
Dog? Is there a dog around here?
Sunglasses Bro
Haha, that's great!
C'mon, babe, let's dance.
C'mon, babe, let's dance.
Rizette
Oh, no, that's not what I'm here for...
Sunglasses Bro
What a damn shame, though!
C'mon, we'll teach ya all the moves.
C'mon, we'll teach ya all the moves.
Rizette
No, really, I don't want to—
Nagi
Hold it right there!
Rizette
Nagi! Thank goodness.
Nagi
As I promised. I would not abandon a
comrade in need!
comrade in need!
Nagi
Now then, you scoundrel!
How about a dance contest?
How about a dance contest?
Sunglasses Bro
Oh, sounds rad!
You got guts, lil' man.
You got guts, lil' man.
Nagi
The winner gets a dance with Lady Rizette!
Sunglasses Bro
Hey, yeah, I dig it!
Rizette
Wait, what?
Nagi
Fear not, Lady Rizette. I have a special
trick up my sleeve.
trick up my sleeve.
Sunglasses Bro
I'll start us off! Let's get this party started!
Rizette
W-wow, he's really good!
Nagi
Indeed, these Bros are the very models of
skilled dancers.
skilled dancers.
Nagi
But I am on a different level entirely...
Nagi
Behold, the traditional dance arts of my
people!
people!
Dancing Bro
Dang, dude! This bikki's on fire!
Dancing Bro
I've never seen anything like it! Dang!
Sunglasses Bro
I'm not givin' up! Time to get real!
Nagi
What!? To think you could stand against
my arts!
my arts!
Nagi
Then I will simply have to delve deeper!
Can you keep up with this!?
Can you keep up with this!?
Rizette
They're so fast! But...
This is making my head spin...
This is making my head spin...
Rizette
Ugh, I'm feeling sick...
I need some space.
I need some space.
Rizette
Phew...
I feel a bit better now.
I feel a bit better now.
???
You there, miss.
Psst. Miss.
Psst. Miss.
Rizette
Huh? Me?
What is it?
What is it?
???
You free for a bit?
I wanna talk to you...
I wanna talk to you...
Rizette
Talk to me...?
Callen
Finn.
Finn
Yeah, Callen?
Callen
We came here to search for information,
did we not?
did we not?
Finn
...Yeah, I think we did.
Callen
Then why are we riding on this narrow,
fast, boat-like thing!?
fast, boat-like thing!?
Splaaaash!
Boatrider Bro
Yooooo!
Boatrider Bro
Yahooooooo!
Boatrider Bro
C'mon, punch it! Punch iiiit!
Finn
(Everyone else is having a great time.
And then there's Callen...)
And then there's Callen...)
Callen
Ugyaaaaah!
Callen
S-stop this wretched thiiiiing!
Callen
Stop iiiiiiit!
Finn
Are you okay, Callen?
Callen
I... I can't...
Boatrider Bro
Alright, bros! Let's get 'er up to top speed!
Boatrider Bro
Yeaaaaaah!
Callen
Nooooo!
Finn
Wait a minute! We're not gonna make the
turn at this speed!
turn at this speed!
Callen
F-Finn... Save meeee...
Finn
Hang on, Callen!
Boatrider Bro
Oh, crap—
In an instant, the boat goes wide, and the
riders are thrown off into the water.
riders are thrown off into the water.
Splooooosh!
Callen
Ugyah!
Finn
Whoa!
Boatrider Bro
Gyahahaha! That was sick, bros!
Boatrider Bro
Dang, bro! You went, like, freakin' far!
Finn
(They all seem fine...now I'm starting to get
why Callen said Bros are fearsome.)
why Callen said Bros are fearsome.)
Finn
Oh, right. Callen?
Where'd you go?
Where'd you go?
Callen
Brlblrblrbl...
Finn
Callen!
Hang in there! I've got you!
Hang in there! I've got you!
Callen
Wah! T-thank you, Finn...
Callen
...Sniffle...
Finn
There, there.
It was scary, huh?
It was scary, huh?
Callen
S-stop it...
I-I am not a child...
I-I am not a child...
Finn
Here, can you get back to the beach by
yourself? Or do you want me to carry you?
yourself? Or do you want me to carry you?
Callen
......C-carry me.
Finn
Okay. Hang on tight.
Callen
...Okay.
Finn
Wow, look at the time. I thought we'd be
done sooner.
done sooner.
Callen
It is the Bros' fault. First that ridiculous
boat, then all their other nonsense...
boat, then all their other nonsense...
Finn
Haha. They sure don't lack for energy.
Callen
Bros truly are fearsome...
Finn
At least we did get some information.
Callen
Indeed. This area is the most suspicious
place in this entire town...
place in this entire town...
Finn
We can head there once we group back up
with Rizette and Nagi.
with Rizette and Nagi.
Callen
They should be arriving soon...I hope.
Nagi
Sir Finn! Lady Callen!!
Finn
Nagi! What's the matter?
You're all out of breath.
You're all out of breath.
Nagi
I was separated from Lady Rizette.
Is she here, perchance?
Is she here, perchance?
Finn
No, I haven't seen her. You mean, in the
dancehall?
dancehall?
Nagi
Yes...
Nagi
Aah, curse my ineptitude! I became too
absorbed in the power of the Dance...!
absorbed in the power of the Dance...!
Callen
What should we do, Finn? Should we wait
here a little longer?
here a little longer?
Finn
Mm, I wonder...
Lady Bro
Oh hey, you're like, that bikki from the
dancehall!
dancehall!
Nagi
Ah, were you there as well!?
Lady Bro
Huh? Yeah?
Finn
Have you seen a girl named Rizette?
Lady Bro
Oh, like, the real curious-looking one?
Yeah, she was totes adorbs.
Yeah, she was totes adorbs.
Lady Bro
And like, I actually just saw her again at
the casino?
the casino?
Nagi
What! The casino, you say.
Little wonder I could not find her again.
Little wonder I could not find her again.
Finn
Thanks for the help!
Nagi
We are very grateful!
Lady Bro
Like, you're welcome and stuff～
Finn
...Party people sure are a unique bunch,
but they're not bad people, I think.
but they're not bad people, I think.
Callen
Well, I suppose not...
Callen
Well, now we know where Rizette is.
And the casino, of all places.
And the casino, of all places.
Finn
Yeah, the most suspicious place in town.
We were going to check it out anyway.
We were going to check it out anyway.
Nagi
Do you think she headed there on her own
to investigate?
to investigate?
Finn
Maybe so. Either way, we should go find
her.
her.
Callen
Indeed. She may require our assistance.
Finn
Yeah.
Come on, let's hurry!
Come on, let's hurry!
The Place To Be
Finn
Wow...
So this is a casino?
So this is a casino?
Callen
Gaudy hardly does the place justice...
Nagi
I have seen many lands in my travels, but
none that exemplified excess to this level...
none that exemplified excess to this level...
Finn
This is a place where you bet on games...
Or something like that, right?
Or something like that, right?
Callen
Yes. A palace of dreams propped up by
those hungry to make their fortune.
those hungry to make their fortune.
Nagi
So with enough luck, one could amass a
king's ransom in a single night?
king's ransom in a single night?
Callen
No, certainly not.
Callen
The games are bent toward the dealer...
As they say, the house always wins.
As they say, the house always wins.
Callen
People come here to lose their last coin
grasping after an impossible dream.
grasping after an impossible dream.
Finn
I guess I can see that...but if that's how it
is, why are there so many people here?
is, why are there so many people here?
Callen
Everyone likes to think themselves the
lucky exception to the rule.
lucky exception to the rule.
Callen
They believe in luck, rather than statistics.
Humans never change...
Humans never change...
Finn
Huh...
Nagi
Sir Finn, Lady Callen!
Look there!
Look there!
Finn
Ah...!
Callen
Well now, this is unexpected.
Rizette
W-welcome to the casino...
Right this way, please...
Right this way, please...
Finn
Rizette!
Rizette
Welcome to the...aah!
What are you all doing here!?
What are you all doing here!?
Finn
I could ask the same of you.
Are you working here?
Are you working here?
Rizette
L-look, I can explain, I just...
...Don't look at me...
...Don't look at me...
Callen
That is not likely to happen.
Nagi
Indeed! You are a vision, Lady Rizette!
Callen
Come on, Finn. Say something nice.
Finn
Huh? Me?
Um...
Um...
Finn
The bunny ear...headband?, is cute, and
the, uh, tights...really suit you.
the, uh, tights...really suit you.
Rizette
R-really?
Well, if you say so...
Well, if you say so...
Finn
Haha. I feel like we had a conversation
just like this earlier today.
just like this earlier today.
Rizette
Haha...maybe so.
Callen
...I realize I encouraged this, but this is so
sickly-sweet it makes me nauseous.
sickly-sweet it makes me nauseous.
Finn
Huh? Are you feeling okay?
Callen
...Nevermind.
I am glad to see you well, Rizette.
I am glad to see you well, Rizette.
Rizette
Thanks, Callen.
Callen
So, how did you end up working here?
Rizette
Well, I was approached by this girl in the
dancehall.
dancehall.
Callen
A girl?
Rizette
Her parents were being forced to work here,
she said, and the only way to free them...
she said, and the only way to free them...
Rizette
Was if someone took their place. I felt so
bad for her that I acted without thinking...
bad for her that I acted without thinking...
Finn
I see. Still, you freed two people!
That's really kind of you, Rizette.
That's really kind of you, Rizette.
Rizette
Ehehe...
Rizette
Shiona— ah, that was her name— was in
tears, so I couldn't just leave her.
tears, so I couldn't just leave her.
Callen
...!
Did you just say "Shiona"?
Did you just say "Shiona"?
Rizette
Huh? Yeah.
Rizette
A little elf girl.
She was really pretty.
She was really pretty.
Nagi
Hmm, I have not seen anyone of that
description...
description...
Rizette
She might still be in the casino, if you
look around for—
look around for—
???
Rizette! Miss Rizette!
Is something the matter?
Is something the matter?
Rizette
Shiona! See, Callen? This is the girl I...
Callen?
Callen?
Callen
...I was hoping I had heard you incorrectly.
I should have known it was you, Shiona!
I should have known it was you, Shiona!
Shiona
Ah...! I didn't expect to run into you here,
of all places.
of all places.
Shiona
Hmph, what a swimsuit for a woman of
your advanced age. Feeling bold, are we?
your advanced age. Feeling bold, are we?
Callen
As usual, you have no respect. Who are you
calling advanced, you little child!?
calling advanced, you little child!?
Shiona
You, granny!
Callen
What!
Shiona
What right back to you!
Finn
You two really get along well, huh?
Shiona
No, we don't!
Callen
We do not!
Shiona
...Do you know these people, Miss Rizette?
Rizette
Huh? Yeah, they're my adventuring friends.
Shiona
Adventurers, huh...
Rizette
Wait, so you know Callen?
Shiona
...From back when I used to live in
Elvenlent.
Elvenlent.
Callen
Yes, she is a former researcher.
She was once my disciple.
She was once my disciple.
Shiona
Yes, and I'm ashamed of that fact.
Callen
So you have no intention of returning,
I take it?
I take it?
Shiona
Hah! Only if you accept my research. But
you're far too proud for that, aren't you!
you're far too proud for that, aren't you!
Callen
Your research is taboo, Shiona!
Why do you not realize that?
Why do you not realize that?
Callen
Your parents have been missing you every
day since you left, you know.
day since you left, you know.
Shiona
They can't have loved me that much, if they
took your side against me.
took your side against me.
Callen
That was out of concern for you, not—
Shiona
Shut up, shut up, shut up!!
Callen
Shiona!
Rizette
W-wait a minute! So your parents aren't
imprisoned here?
imprisoned here?
Shiona
Oh, right, I guess I did say that.
Rizette
Huh?
Callen
She tricked you, Rizette.
With her false puppy dog eyes.
With her false puppy dog eyes.
Rizette
Wait, really!?
Shiona
Well, I guess the jig is up now.
???
Well, well, what's all this commotion?
What are you up to, Shiona?
What are you up to, Shiona?
Shiona
Ah, Jiren. Some acquaintances of mine
came by, so I was saying hello.
came by, so I was saying hello.
Jiren
Ah, I see. Welcome, one and all. I'm Jiren,
the proprietor of this casino.
the proprietor of this casino.
Callen
And what is your relationship to Shiona?
Jiren
She came to me as as an exile, with nothing.
I look after her, nothing more.
I look after her, nothing more.
Callen
Entirely out of virtue and mercy, I am sure.
Jiren
Yes. I am a refugee myself, you see.
It's important that we help one another.
It's important that we help one another.
Rizette
...So, um, Mr. Proprietor? I'd actually really
prefer to quit, if that's okay...
prefer to quit, if that's okay...
Jiren
Oh, you just joined today, right? Did one of
Shiona's white lies get you?
Shiona's white lies get you?
Rizette
Um... Yes.
Jiren
Oh, dear. I really am sorry about that.
Here, let me fetch you your pay.
Here, let me fetch you your pay.
Rizette
Then, I can quit?
Jiren
But of course.
Jiren
However, I regret to say that we don't have
any changing rooms for customer use.
any changing rooms for customer use.
Jiren
I'll let the staff know that you're a customer,
but would you mind staying in that outfit?
but would you mind staying in that outfit?
Rizette
...I guess if I have to.
Jiren
Thank you very much. Shiona, I've told you
over and over not to do this sort of thing.
over and over not to do this sort of thing.
Shiona
...I know. I just thought having a pretty girl
working here would be good for business.
working here would be good for business.
Jiren
Don't worry. We have more than enough
funds to manage your research needs.
funds to manage your research needs.
Shiona
Ah, then, there's this new machine I've
been designing! I'll need parts, though.
been designing! I'll need parts, though.
Jiren
Of course. Well, valued customers—
If you need anything at all, do let me know.
If you need anything at all, do let me know.
Jiren
And now, if you'll excuse us.
Callen
Wait, Shiona!
What "research" are you doing here!?
What "research" are you doing here!?
Shiona
Nothing that concerns you. So there!
Let's go, Jiren.
Let's go, Jiren.
Rizette
There they go...
Callen
That little fool. If she truly is continuing
her research here...
her research here...
Rizette
Callen?
Callen
...Nevermind. Have you noticed anything
suspect in the building?
suspect in the building?
Rizette
Huh? Suspect how?
Finn
We actually got some tips that this place is
sketchy.
sketchy.
Rizette
I see...hmm. I guess maybe the room in the
basement?
basement?
Rizette
I was told pretty strongly not to go near it.
Finn
The basement, huh.
Sounds worth checking out.
Sounds worth checking out.
Rizette
Ah, but it's really heavily guarded. I don't
think we'd be able to just walk in.
think we'd be able to just walk in.
Rizette
The only way to sneak in would be...
The VIP Room, I think.
The VIP Room, I think.
Finn
What's a VIP Room? How can we get in?
Rizette
If I recall right, you need at least
1,500,000 gold to get in.
1,500,000 gold to get in.
Finn
Wow. I don't have that much.
Rizette
Me neither...
Callen
Come now. Have you forgotten what
manner of place this is?
manner of place this is?
Finn
Wait...you mean, you want to win
that much!?
that much!?
Callen
I can think of precious few other options.
Finn
I mean, but...you said all that stuff about
the house always winning, and so on.
the house always winning, and so on.
Callen
There is a method to everything. We must
simply find it. Time is of the essence here.
simply find it. Time is of the essence here.
Finn
...Okay. Let's give it a shot!
Callen
Haha, I do like that bold side of yours.
Finn
Huh? You do?
Callen
Think nothing of it.
Now, onward to the games!
Now, onward to the games!
Rizette
I'll do my best, too!
Finn
Yeah! Wait...where's Nagi?
Nagi
Ah, what a paradise! Bunny girls as far as
the eye can see... I— ow, ow, ow!
the eye can see... I— ow, ow, ow!
Callen
Where do you think you are going?
You will be helping us out too.
You will be helping us out too.
Nagi
F-fhain, fhain! Pleath sthop pulling by
tung...
tung...
Bet, Bet, Bet!
Finn
Urk...
Finn
I lost again.
Finn
This time for sure!
Finn
......
Finn
Dang it, I just can't win!
Nagi
I must slit my belly to atone...
Farewell, my as-yet-unseen princesses!
Farewell, my as-yet-unseen princesses!
Finn
W-wait, Nagi!
Let's not be hasty.
Let's not be hasty.
Nagi
But Sir Finn, how are we to recoup
these losses? Much less win a fortune...
these losses? Much less win a fortune...
Finn
One of us has to be doing okay.
Maybe Rizette!
Maybe Rizette!
Finn
Ah, there she is! Hey, Rizette!
What are you doing over here? How—
What are you doing over here? How—
Rizette
Sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry...
Nagi
...Hmm.
Finn
I guess she didn't win, either...
Let's let her be by herself for a bit.
Let's let her be by herself for a bit.
Nagi
Indeed...
Finn
(Callen's our last hope...she said there
was a method to it, but what did she mean?)
was a method to it, but what did she mean?)
Finn
It looks like this is the card game room.
Spectator
Wow, check out that table over there!
That lil' girl is making a killing!
That lil' girl is making a killing!
Spectator
She's blown all the other players out of
the water, even.
the water, even.
Nagi
Ah, in that game, you draw cards to get as
close to 21 as possible without going over.
close to 21 as possible without going over.
Finn
Wait, what if that girl who's winning is...
Dealer
Revealing the second card.
It's a 4.
It's a 4.
Dealer
Will you draw a card, miss?
Callen
I stand, of course.
Spectator
Hey, she's standing!
Spectator
So she's not gonna draw?
That's nuts! Look at her cards!
That's nuts! Look at her cards!
Dealer
Miss, with your 2 and 3 cards...
Your points currently total 5.
Your points currently total 5.
Dealer
The next card is the final draw.
Will you still stand?
Will you still stand?
Callen
Spare me your consideration and draw.
We all know how the rules work.
We all know how the rules work.
Dealer
...If you insist.
Spectator
A King. That's 10 in the rules.
The dealer's got a total of 14.
The dealer's got a total of 14.
Callen
Closer to 21 than mine.
As of now, it seems I have lost.
As of now, it seems I have lost.
Spectator
Well, yeah...
Dunno what she expected there.
Dunno what she expected there.
Spectator
Maybe she got cold feet?
Nagi
It looks like Lady Callen is losing, too...
Finn
No, wait. Look at the dealer's face.
He seems worried about something.
He seems worried about something.
Nagi
...Indeed. Never before have I seen a man
look so unnerved by winning.
look so unnerved by winning.
Callen
Dealer.
Why have you stopped drawing?
Why have you stopped drawing?
Dealer
!
Callen
As I recall, this game has specific rules for
the dealer's side, as well.
the dealer's side, as well.
Callen
Hmm, what were they...
Dealer
...The dealer must draw until his cards
total 17 or above.
total 17 or above.
Callen
Oh, yes, that was it.
And your current point total is...?
And your current point total is...?
Dealer
14, miss.
Callen
Then hurry and deal your next card,
Dealer.
Dealer.
Dealer
...Next card.
Dealer
...It's a 10.
Callen
That raises your total to 24...a bust.
In other words, I win!
In other words, I win!
Spectator
Wow...dang!
She's amazing!
She's amazing!
Callen
It appears that luck is on my side tonight!
Finn
Callen, that was amazing!
What kind of trick was that?
What kind of trick was that?
Callen
Shh, Finn! I just got lucky, that is all!
There was no—
There was no—
Dealer
Miss.
Could it be that you were counting cards?
Could it be that you were counting cards?
Callen
Huh?
Spectator
She has been staring at the table pretty
hard, huh?
hard, huh?
Callen
No, uh, this is...
This is a misunderstanding. Ahaha...
This is a misunderstanding. Ahaha...
Finn
Um, sorry.
What's counting?
What's counting?
Dealer
You memorize every card that has been
played, to see what's left in the deck.
played, to see what's left in the deck.
Finn
Every single card...?
Dealer
No ordinary person can do it, but we do
encounter exceptions from time to time.
encounter exceptions from time to time.
Dealer
If she knew that all remaining cards were
higher than 10, standing was the right call.
higher than 10, standing was the right call.
Nagi
I see, I see! Such a thing would be child's
play for Lady Callen!
play for Lady Callen!
Callen
S-shut up, Nagi!
Dealer
I see. By the rules, your winnings should be
confiscated, but I have no proof...
confiscated, but I have no proof...
Dealer
So instead, you will simply be banned from
the cards area. Thank you for playing.
the cards area. Thank you for playing.
Callen
Uggh...and I was doing so well...
Finn
Cheating is wrong, Callen.
Let's just do what he says.
Let's just do what he says.
Callen
Well, I was able to win some small amount.
This will have to do.
This will have to do.
Callen
What of the two of you?
Finn
Um, well...
Nagi
I have dipped into the savings beyond
my regular savings...
my regular savings...
Callen
...What about Rizette?
Finn
She's over in the corner apologizing to the
world, so...
world, so...
Callen
...This is the saddest thing I have ever
heard.
heard.
Finn
I'm sorry we couldn't help you!
Callen
No, this is the reality of gambling.
It is not your fault.
It is not your fault.
Callen
And so, do not worry about it.
Finn
Thanks. That's a relief.
Callen
Just leave the rest to me.
Finn
Do you have a plan?
Callen
Yes. The plan is "make a comeback at the
roulette tables".
roulette tables".
Finn
Roulette!?
Isn't that kind of risky?
Isn't that kind of risky?
Callen
Just watch.
Callen
Here is the roulette area.
Hmm, I will sit here.
Hmm, I will sit here.
Finn
Go, Callen!
Nagi
You can do it!
Callen
Indeed! Watch and learn.
Callen
I will begin with a small bet.
On evens, if you please.
On evens, if you please.
Dealer
You certainly seem cautious, miss.
Callen
I would like to see how the wheel goes
before I begin, that is all.
before I begin, that is all.
Dealer
Then it's time to spin.
No more bets!
No more bets!
Callen
Let us see where the ball lands...
Finn
Gulp...
Finn
(This one's much more nerve-wracking
than any of the other games so far...)
than any of the other games so far...)
Clatter...
Dealer
The ball lands on 20.
Finn
Hey, that's a win!
For twice your bet!
For twice your bet!
Nagi
What luck!
Callen
We cannot let our guards down yet.
This time I will bet on odds.
This time I will bet on odds.
Clatter...
Dealer
The result is 36.
Finn
Aww, it didn't work...
Nagi
This game is more difficult than it appears.
Callen
We are only warming up! This is where the
real challenge begins...
real challenge begins...
???
Then surely you won't mind if I sit in a
few rounds?
few rounds?
Callen
...Cyrus!?
What are you doing here!?
What are you doing here!?
Cyrus
What do you mean, what?
Orka is practically my backyard, you know.
Orka is practically my backyard, you know.
Finn
...Cyrus?
Cyrus
Well, look who else came along! I guess you
really do take after your old man.
really do take after your old man.
Finn
......
Cyrus
Hey, don't look so suspicious.
I'm just here to have fun.
I'm just here to have fun.
Callen
Anything you call "fun" is by nature
suspicious, you crook...
suspicious, you crook...
Cyrus
You're really going to be like that, after all
we've been through? I'm hurt.
we've been through? I'm hurt.
Cyrus
Mm, guess I'd better bet.
Put my chips on 1, mister.
Put my chips on 1, mister.
Callen
A directed bet!?
You have always been reckless.
You have always been reckless.
Cyrus
Haha. I just trust in Lady Luck. The ball
chooses where she wants to go.
chooses where she wants to go.
Clatter...
Dealer
The result is 25.
Cyrus
Hm, no good. Alright, then...
Let's put more chips on 5.
Let's put more chips on 5.
Finn
Another directed bet!
Nagi
What a gamesman!
Callen
I would ask what you are thinking, but I can
see you are not thinking at all...
see you are not thinking at all...
Callen
I will bet on a result higher than 19.
Cyrus
High numbers, eh? Low payout, but low risk.
That's like you.
That's like you.
Callen
S-shut up!
Cyrus
You understand the risk of playing it too
safe, don't you, Callen?
safe, don't you, Callen?
Callen
...True. Eventually I will wear down my
remaining savings...
remaining savings...
Callen
But if I bet big and lose, then we are truly
out of options...
out of options...
Finn
I believe in you, Callen.
Finn
If we lose, we lose. We'll figure something
else out, together.
else out, together.
Nagi
Indeed. You are not alone!
Do not worry!
Do not worry!
Callen
...I guess not.
Callen
Then, I will change things up!
Dealer, put all my chips on these...
Dealer, put all my chips on these...
Spectator
Whoa, she's betting everything!
Hey... Hey, look at that!
Hey... Hey, look at that!
Spectator
Wow, she's nuts!
Cyrus
Well, if it isn't a flower bet.
Finn
A flower bet?
Spectator
Of the 37 spots, you bet on 9 of them.
It's called a "flower" because of the shape.
It's called a "flower" because of the shape.
Finn
9 out of 37... So it's about a 25% chance
to win?
to win?
Nagi
That sounds easy!
Spectator
No, since you're betting on so many tiles,
you may lose more than you win back.
you may lose more than you win back.
Finn
What? But...
Nagi
If that is the case, why would Lady Callen
do something like that?
do something like that?
Spectator
Because of how you count up the payout.
Spectator
If she lands the center tile, the flower bet
pays out 144 times back.
pays out 144 times back.
Nagi
144 times!?
Spectator
But if it lands on anything else...
She could be out of money completely.
She could be out of money completely.
Cyrus
Finally decided to entrust your fate to
Lady Luck, have you?
Lady Luck, have you?
Callen
I do not believe in fate.
But I do believe in my comrades.
But I do believe in my comrades.
Cyrus
Haha. Sounds like Rody rubbed off on you.
Callen
Hush. The ball is moving.
Cyrus
I guess it is.
Clatter...
Spectator
There it goes!
Finn
The center of Callen's flower bet was tile
32...
32...
Nagi
What did it land in? I cannot bring myself
to look!
to look!
Dealer
The result is 32.
Nagi
S-Sir Finn!
Finn
Callen!!
Callen
It worked...haha...I-I mean, of course it did!
My calculations were perfect!
My calculations were perfect!
Cyrus
Well, I'll be damned. Trusting in your
comrades, huh...
comrades, huh...
Dealer
Your payout, miss.
Callen
W-wow! There are so many! I can see how
someone might get addicted to this.
someone might get addicted to this.
Finn
This is a special case, okay, Callen?
Don't get sucked in.
Don't get sucked in.
Callen
Yes, yes, I know. The chances of a win like
that happening again are vanishingly small.
that happening again are vanishingly small.
Nagi
But to think you actually managed to win!
But how? Was there some trick?
But how? Was there some trick?
Callen
There are people who study such things as
the dealer's habits or the table's spin...
the dealer's habits or the table's spin...
Callen
But there is no surefire method of winning
like with blackjack.
like with blackjack.
Callen
I simply took the risk.
And, it seems the 2.7% chance paid off.
And, it seems the 2.7% chance paid off.
Nagi
Ah, but what is this?
We are still short of 1,500,000 gold.
We are still short of 1,500,000 gold.
Callen
Indeed. Let us regroup and discuss our
next move.
next move.
Finn
Speaking of... I wonder if Rizette's
feeling better by now.
feeling better by now.
Callen
I do hope so.
Let us go and find her.
Let us go and find her.
Sunglasses Bro
Seriously, lil' miss, you're the best!
You're a goddess!
You're a goddess!
Rizette
Oh, no, it was nothing, really...
Nagi
Oh, you are the one from the dancehall.
Sunglasses Bro
Yo, if it ain't the bikki with the super-fire
dance moves!
dance moves!
Nagi
Are you attempting to pick up Lady Rizette
again!?
again!?
Rizette
No, it's okay. He saw that I wasn't feeling
well and checked in on me.
well and checked in on me.
Rizette
And he gave me a bit of money, too.
Nagi
Hm? But if he lent you money, why is he
thanking you?
thanking you?
Rizette
Oh, well—
Sunglasses Bro
Turns out this chick's nuts on the slots!
She paid all my cash back and then some!
She paid all my cash back and then some!
Finn
Ah, so that's why!
Rizette
All I did was push the buttons.
It didn't seem that hard.
It didn't seem that hard.
Sunglasses Bro
Now I can buy that new pair of shades!
Thanks again, lil' miss, for real!
Thanks again, lil' miss, for real!
Callen
Ah, could I have a moment? I have a favor
to ask of you.
to ask of you.
Sunglasses Bro
Huh? Whazzat, littler miss?
Callen
You see...——
Sunglasses Bro
I see. You betcha, littler miss!
Take it easy.
Take it easy.
Callen
Hmm. That is that settled.
Finn
What was that you just handed to him?
Callen
Nothing much. If I am not required to use
it, then it will be no big loss.
it, then it will be no big loss.
Finn
Huh?
Nagi
Ah, that reminds me! I won the dance
contest. Shall we dance, Lady Rizette?
contest. Shall we dance, Lady Rizette?
Rizette
Huh? Here? Now?
I don't even know how to dance!
I don't even know how to dance!
Nagi
Fear not! I will teach you the traditional
dance arts of my people!
dance arts of my people!
Rizette
That really spinny dance? I got dizzy just
watching it!
watching it!
Finn
A traditional bikki art? That sounds kind of
cool. Could I give it a try?
cool. Could I give it a try?
Nagi
I apologize, Sir Finn, but I will not
dance with a gentleman!
dance with a gentleman!
Callen
So noisy...
Cyrus
They're a good bunch. Reminds me of how
we used to be.
we used to be.
Callen
I suppose so...
Rizette
Cyrus!?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Cyrus
Ah, Rizette's here too. Should have figured,
since Finn's around.
since Finn's around.
Cyrus
By the way, Callen, did I hear you say you
were short of your gold count?
were short of your gold count?
Callen
Curse your sharp hearing.
Cyrus
An information broker's gotta make a living.
Finn
Right, we didn't actually solve that. Even
with Rizette's share, we don't have enough.
with Rizette's share, we don't have enough.
Callen
Mm...all we can do is return to the tables
and rely on chance, I am afraid.
and rely on chance, I am afraid.
Cyrus
No need to shoulder that kind of risk.
I can cover the rest.
I can cover the rest.
Finn
You'd do that?
Callen
You had better not come hounding us for
a return with interest!
a return with interest!
Cyrus
Haha. Do I really seem like the kind of man
who'd do that?
who'd do that?
Callen
Do you want me to answer that question?
Cyrus
Point taken. In return, all I ask is that
you allow me to come along with you.
you allow me to come along with you.
Callen
What!
Cyrus
This smells like an adventure to me, that's
all. Well? Not bad terms, is it?
all. Well? Not bad terms, is it?
Finn
...We can trust you, right?
Cyrus
I'll swear on anything you like.
Finn
Alright. Then we'd be grateful to accept it.
Callen
You are too trusting, Finn...
No funny business, Cyrus!
No funny business, Cyrus!
Cyrus
Cross my heart and hope to die.
Callen
This whole business has gotten annoyingly
complicated...
complicated...
High Rollers
Finn
So this is the VIP Room?
Finn
Huh? Callen?
You changed swimsuits?
You changed swimsuits?
Callen
After all, I am a lady. And this is the VIP
Room. I must dress suitably.
Room. I must dress suitably.
Finn
This one does feel more VIP, somehow.
Callen
That is right! Behold my mature charms!
Finn
Mature...right...
Staff
May I take your orders, ladies and
gentlemen?
gentlemen?
Rizette
Orders?
Cyrus
This kind of VIP Room provides drinks
and food for no charge.
and food for no charge.
Rizette
For free!?
Is...is that allowed?
Is...is that allowed?
Cyrus
It's part of the service.
No need to hold yourselves back.
No need to hold yourselves back.
Rizette
Really!?
Wow, it's like a dream!
Wow, it's like a dream!
Cyrus
I'll take a bourbon on the rocks.
Callen
Hah, look at you trying to look cool.
Bourbon is an old man's drink.
Bourbon is an old man's drink.
Cyrus
Alright then. What are you drinking?
Callen
Hmm...
Callen
I will take a strawberry soda, on the rocks!
Cyrus
......
Cyrus
Order anything you like, kids.
Here's the menu.
Here's the menu.
Callen
Hey! What was that!?
Cyrus
Hey now. If you make a commotion,
they're going to kick us out.
they're going to kick us out.
Callen
Tch...
Finn
I'm not really hungry.
I'll just take a water, please.
I'll just take a water, please.
Nagi
I would like these Orka-style dango.
Finn
What about you, Rizette?
Rizette
Hmghm?
Finn
She's already eating!
Callen
And that is her third plate.
Rizette
S-sorry. When I heard it was free, I
couldn't help myself...
couldn't help myself...
Rizette
Life with Theo hasn't been the easiest, so...
Sorry. This is so embarrassing.
Sorry. This is so embarrassing.
Callen
Oh, of course! I had not realized.
Eat as much as you like!
Eat as much as you like!
Callen
In fact, here!
Bring us one of everything on the menu!
Bring us one of everything on the menu!
Rizette
Huh!? But...I mean, I'll take it, but I'd still
feel bad...
feel bad...
Callen
In that case, let us focus on these chips,
sweets, and ice cream!
sweets, and ice cream!
Cyrus
Isn't that just what you yourself want to
order?
order?
Callen
......O-of course not.
Cyrus
Nothing but sweets, as usual. If Rody were
here, he'd...oh, right, his son's here.
here, he'd...oh, right, his son's here.
Cyrus
Finn, anything to say about Callen's diet?
Finn
Um...it doesn't sound very healthy.
I wouldn't recommend it.
I wouldn't recommend it.
Callen
...I cannot argue with that...
Finn
Looks like everyone's done with the food.
Cyrus
And the waiters are outside. If we're going
to plot, now's the time.
to plot, now's the time.
Finn
Rizette, do you know how to get to that
locked room from here?
locked room from here?
Rizette
I don't know exactly, sorry...
Nagi
It seems unlikely there would be a
convenient hidden door.
convenient hidden door.
Cyrus
The corridor continued on past the door
in here. This mystery room could be there.
in here. This mystery room could be there.
Callen
I agree.
Finn
Then I guess we should head down there
and see what we find.
and see what we find.
Nagi
But what about the security guards? We
passed several on the way here.
passed several on the way here.
Finn
Hmm...
Callen
Worry not. I have a plan.
Rizette
A plan?
Shiona
Ah! I knew you'd be in here!
Callen
Shiona!?
Shiona
People said there were some weird
customers in here. I knew it'd be you!
customers in here. I knew it'd be you!
Callen
And what is wrong with that? We have
enough gold for it.
enough gold for it.
Callen
The one who should not be here is you.
Return to Elvenlent immediately!
Return to Elvenlent immediately!
Shiona
Hmph, so that's how you want to be?
Then I guess I won't give you this.
Then I guess I won't give you this.
Callen
Huh? Wait, is that...
Super Sugar ice candy!?
Super Sugar ice candy!?
Shiona
Oh, right, this is your favorite snack, isn't
it? You want it?
it? You want it?
Callen
I-I do not...
Shiona
Good, because I wasn't going to give it to
you. This one's limited edition, after all.
you. This one's limited edition, after all.
Callen
...I... I do want it!
Shiona
Well, why didn't you say so!
In that case, you can have it.
In that case, you can have it.
Shiona
...Not!
Nom nom. Ooh, it's so sugary!
Nom nom. Ooh, it's so sugary!
Callen
What! You never intended to give it to me
in the first place!?
in the first place!?
Shiona
I never said I would. I just asked if you
wanted it! Hahaha!
wanted it! Hahaha!
Callen
You...you...!
Gaaaah!
Gaaaah!
Finn
Calm down, Callen.
She wants to get a rise out of you.
She wants to get a rise out of you.
Callen
I almost played right into her hands...
Shiona
Hmph. You're no fun.
Shiona
So, you people really trust her, huh?
Shiona
You probably don't know, but Callen killed
her teacher.
her teacher.
Shiona
She'll use you and throw you away, too.
Callen
Shiona...
Finn
No, Callen's not like that.
Shiona
What?
Finn
I believe in Callen. We all do.
She would never betray us.
She would never betray us.
Shiona
Hmph, how trusting.
Well, whatever.
Well, whatever.
Shiona
I only came here as a break from my
research, so I'll be getting back to it.
research, so I'll be getting back to it.
Rizette
There she goes...
Finn
A break, huh...it looked to me more like
she was worried about you, Callen.
she was worried about you, Callen.
Callen
...
Cyrus
Say, is what she said true?
This is the first I've heard of it.
This is the first I've heard of it.
Callen
...It is true.
Callen
It was indirect, yes...
But I did kill my teacher.
But I did kill my teacher.
Finn
...Really?
Callen
......
This all happened a long time ago.
This all happened a long time ago.
Callen
I fell into forbidden research— dark magic.
There was an accident.
There was an accident.
Callen
The dark magic rampaged beyond my
control, and I was nearly killed.
control, and I was nearly killed.
Callen
...My teacher protected me.
Callen
He died of his wounds after that.
...Because of my hubris.
...Because of my hubris.
Finn
So that's what happened...
Cyrus
Is that why you're shaped like that, too?
Callen
Yes, as a side effect of the drug I took to
counteract the dark magic's effects.
counteract the dark magic's effects.
Callen
That is why I look like this—
Like a child.
Like a child.
Nagi
You mean, your true form is that of a
charming and beautiful woman!?
charming and beautiful woman!?
Callen
All my forms are that of a charming woman!
Finn
You just said "child" yourself, though...
Callen
I mean internally! My body may be young,
but my mind is that of an adult woman!
but my mind is that of an adult woman!
Callen
It is your own fault if you are unable to
see that!
see that!
Finn
O-okay...
Rizette
Couldn't you analyze the medicine and make
a counter-medicine? Would that work?
a counter-medicine? Would that work?
Callen
Unfortunately, it was made by my teacher.
It is complex, and the ingredients are rare.
It is complex, and the ingredients are rare.
Callen
Reverse-engineering it would not likely be
successful.
successful.
Callen
...Besides, this is my punishment.
Callen
Until I complete the research on the
Pandemonium he left behind, I...
Pandemonium he left behind, I...
Finn
So that's why you started researching
the Pandemonium...
the Pandemonium...
Callen
Now, enough of that. And you, Rizette!
Stop looking so sad.
Stop looking so sad.
Rizette
But...
Callen
No buts. We have a job to do, yes?
Rizette
...You're right.
Callen
Allow me to continue with my plan, which I
was so rudely interrupted in before.
was so rudely interrupted in before.
Finn
Oh, right. What is it?
Callen
Heh heh.
Behold!
Behold!
Finn
What is this?
Callen
A magic tool I developed. It allows
conversation across great distances!
conversation across great distances!
Nagi
A-amazing!
What a wonder!
What a wonder!
Callen
Here, I will activate it.
Callen
Hello? Can you hear me? Hello?
???
Yooooooo!
Rizette
I-I heard a voice!
Nagi
Ah...I know that voice!
The Bro with sunglasses!
The Bro with sunglasses!
Sunglasses Bro
Heeey, bikki bro!
This thing is nuts, dudes!
This thing is nuts, dudes!
Callen
I must say, I am impressed you knew how
to use it immediately...
to use it immediately...
Callen
Would you be able to do that thing we
discussed earlier?
discussed earlier?
Sunglasses Bro
You gotcha, littler miss! Ah, but I could
use a cheer from a goddess first, yeah?
use a cheer from a goddess first, yeah?
Callen
What? A goddess?
Finn
Oh, um...
I think he means Rizette.
I think he means Rizette.
Sunglasses Bro
Yeah, Rizette!
Rizette FTW!
Rizette FTW!
Finn
...I don't really understand what he's
saying, but... Rizette?
saying, but... Rizette?
Rizette
Um, I can give it a try.
Here goes...
Here goes...
Rizette
Y-you rock, bro!
Woohoo!
Woohoo!
Sunglasses Bro
Hell to the yeaaaah, lil' miss!
Let's! Get! This! Party! Starteeeeeed!
Let's! Get! This! Party! Starteeeeeed!
Callen
Ah, he cut the connection.
Well, I expect it will work out.
Well, I expect it will work out.
Finn
What's going to happen?
Callen
You will see.
Finn
Um...?
Brrrrrrrrriiiiiiing!
Nagi
What is that sound!?
Cyrus
A security alarm, I would say.
Finn
Did that Bro set it off!?
Callen
I asked him to run as soon as he set it off.
I expect he will be fine.
I expect he will be fine.
Nagi
The guards have left the corridor.
Finn
Okay! Let's hurry ahead while we can!
The Basement
Finn
We must be almost there by now, right?
Callen
I would think so...
Staff
You there! What are you doing down here!?
Finn
!
Rizette
Leave this to me, Finn.
I'm still in uniform, remember?
I'm still in uniform, remember?
Finn
Oh, right!
Rizette
I'm so sorry. The manager asked me to
show these VIPs around.
show these VIPs around.
Staff
VIPs? No one told me about that.
Rizette
U-um, they insisted...and the manager
said we should keep them happy.
said we should keep them happy.
Staff
I see... They must be pretty big shots.
Staff
Well, what are you waiting for?
Get back to it.
Get back to it.
Rizette
O-of course!
Right this way, lady and gentlemen...
Right this way, lady and gentlemen...
Rizette
...Phew. We made it through.
Nagi
That was quite quick thinking.
You have talent, Lady Rizette!
You have talent, Lady Rizette!
Callen
Indeed. If saving the world does not pan
out, you could be an actress.
out, you could be an actress.
Rizette
I really don't think so...
Let's just keep going.
Let's just keep going.
Callen
Indeed. We have made it through the gate;
now all that remains is the interior!
now all that remains is the interior!
Cyrus
Looks like some kind of testing lab.
Callen
That black substance!
It is as I feared.
It is as I feared.
Callen
Shiona, I know you are here!
Show yourself!
Show yourself!
Shiona
You really don't know when to give up.
Callen
Is this where you do all your research on
dark magic, Shiona?
dark magic, Shiona?
Finn
The forbidden magic...!
Callen
An evil magic that brings ruin to its caster
as well as anyone else near it.
as well as anyone else near it.
Shiona
Only because you were too weak to control
it. But I'm stronger than you!
it. But I'm stronger than you!
Shiona
Behold my machines! They let me collect
and study as much dark mana as I want.
and study as much dark mana as I want.
Callen
Dark mana!?
Shiona
You never dared to try to work with it, did
you? But I did! And I can contain it!
you? But I did! And I can contain it!
Callen
...This machine is powered by the emotions
people and monsters, is it not?
people and monsters, is it not?
Shiona
!
Shiona
H-how did you...
Callen
Dark mana is attracted to human emotion.
A generator would follow the same principle.
A generator would follow the same principle.
Shiona
No...no, this is my idea!
My discovery!
My discovery!
Callen
I tried something very similar a century
ago, and it failed.
ago, and it failed.
Callen
This power is too much for mortal hands,
Shiona. Step away from it!
Shiona. Step away from it!
Shiona
Haha...haha! So because you failed,
I have to give up? No!
I have to give up? No!
Shiona
I'll succeed where you couldn't!
I'm better than you, and I'll prove it!
I'm better than you, and I'll prove it!
Finn
That dark stuff flowing into her...
Is that dark mana!?
Is that dark mana!?
Callen
Yes. The little idiot...
Callen
Finn, that machine is likely the cause of the
monster problems in this area.
monster problems in this area.
Finn
The machine?
Callen
It draws on, and amplifies, intense emotions
within its sphere of influence.
within its sphere of influence.
Callen
...I attempted to make something similar,
a long time ago.
a long time ago.
Callen
Finn, I have a request.
Finn
I know. Stop the machine, right?
Callen
If you would!
Finn
What will you be doing?
Callen
I will deal with Shiona.
Finn
Be careful.
Callen
I could say the same to you.
Shiona
More...just a little more...!
Shiona
There! I have it! Its power is mine to
command! Hahaha!
command! Hahaha!
Callen
...You always were a fool, Shiona.
Callen
Shiona! I will protect you!
Even if it costs me my life!
Even if it costs me my life!
Shiona
Save me? Hah! I don't need your pity,
you dried-up old fossil!
you dried-up old fossil!
Callen
Likewise...spare me your overconfident
boasting, you toddler!
boasting, you toddler!
Shiona
Shut up, you hag!
Callen
Ngh!
Shiona
Haha! It's taking all you have just to
defend! It looks like you're all talk!
defend! It looks like you're all talk!
Shiona
Time to finish this!
Callen
Gah...!
......
......
Shiona
Ha...haha! Hahahaha!
I win!
I win!
Callen
...Phew. What did I say?
Your overconfidence will get you nowhere.
Your overconfidence will get you nowhere.
Shiona
What!? How did you survive that!?
Callen
True, it would have been fatal...
If it had been at full power.
If it had been at full power.
Shiona
Huh? Wait...what?
My battery...!?
My battery...!?
Finn
I didn't know how to stop the machine,
so I just busted it up.
so I just busted it up.
Nagi
Phew. I was uncertain what to do about
the barrier around it...
the barrier around it...
Cyrus
Unfortunately for you, walls are really more
like suggestions for me.
like suggestions for me.
Rizette
Callen, are you okay?
Callen
Fine. Thank you, Rizette.
Shiona
But...
Shiona
No! I'm not done yet! If I can just
reconnect— gaah!
reconnect— gaah!
Shiona
W-what is this...!? My body...aches!
Nnnngh...!
Nnnngh...!
Callen
That would be feedback from the dark
magic. Did you expect anything else?
magic. Did you expect anything else?
Callen
It will hurt for a while, but your life is not
in danger. You will be fine.
in danger. You will be fine.
Shiona
Is that...all my research amounted to?
Shiona
Why...
Why can't I beat you!?
Why can't I beat you!?
Shiona
I just...
I just wanted you to acknowledge me...
I just wanted you to acknowledge me...
Callen
My foolish student.
You did not have to—
You did not have to—
???
My valued customers.
I'm afraid you've caused quite the mess.
I'm afraid you've caused quite the mess.
Finn
...You!
Callen
So you are the mastermind behind all this.
I should have known!
I should have known!
Viva Orka!
???
I must say, dear customers, this is very
troublesome behavior.
troublesome behavior.
Finn
You're the owner, Jiren!
Jiren
Casinos have rules. And customers who
break them are no longer customers!
break them are no longer customers!
Finn
What are those!?
Jiren
All soldiers, ready!
Take aim!
Take aim!
Shiona
W-wait! You're going to shoot me, too?
Machine Soldier
Researcher: Shiona detected.
Continue with shoot order?
Continue with shoot order?
Jiren
Her research was a failure. Bergaria has
no use for the likes of her.
no use for the likes of her.
Shiona
What!?
Jiren
Ready!
Fire!
Fire!
Machine Soldier
Executing...
Callen
Shiona, look out!
Callen
Nngh...!
Shiona
You...!
Why did you protect me...?
Why did you protect me...?
Callen
That...should be obvious. Protecting one's
student...is the role of any teacher...
student...is the role of any teacher...
Shiona
But I'm not your student anymore...!
Callen
Foolish child. You always have been...
And always will be.
And always will be.
Shiona
...!
Jiren
Hmph, only one down.
Recharge magic cores.
Recharge magic cores.
Machine Soldier
Executing...
Shiona
So I'm not useful to you anymore, huh?
Shiona
...I guess there never was a place for me
after all. No one to accept me for who I am.
after all. No one to accept me for who I am.
Callen
Shiona...do not blame yourself.
Callen
You have talent...great talent.
Talent that surpasses mine...
Talent that surpasses mine...
Shiona
...!
Shiona
...Enough already. I get it.
I'm a genuine fool.
I'm a genuine fool.
Shiona
There was a place for me. I see that now.
But I threw it away.
But I threw it away.
Shiona
Could you...forgive a stupid little girl?
Callen
Of course...
Shiona
Professor Callen...
Callen
Nn...gghh...!
Huff, huff...
Huff, huff...
Shiona
I'm not strong enough to heal these
wounds...!
wounds...!
Shiona
I need to bring you to someone who is!
Finn
Damn, these things are strong!
Nagi
If we cannot destroy them before they
recharge, they will fire upon us again!
recharge, they will fire upon us again!
Rizette
We can't let that happen!
Shiona
It's hopeless. Those things are Bergaria's
latest tech, augmented with dark magic.
latest tech, augmented with dark magic.
Finn
Bergaria...
Shiona
I can weaken them for a while, but I need
you to look after the Professor for me!
you to look after the Professor for me!
Rizette
Oh, those wounds...!
Finn
The attack went through her shields!?
Shiona
They're special bullets, able to tear through
any ordinary defensive spell.
any ordinary defensive spell.
Cyrus
Leave Callen to me.
Callen
...To think I would be in your care...
Cyrus
Hah. This is a kind of fate too, perhaps.
Finn
We'll just have to trust him. How fast can
you weaken those machines?
you weaken those machines?
Shiona
I'll have to get in close...
Nagi
And if we rush in, we will be filled full of
holes...
holes...
Finn
They can even penetrate Callen's shields.
...What can we do?
...What can we do?
Rizette
I might be able to do something.
With the Cerulean Remnant...
With the Cerulean Remnant...
Finn
The Cerulean Remnant?
Oh, that thing Callen mentioned.
Oh, that thing Callen mentioned.
Rizette
I've learned a bit about how it works.
It's especially strong with shield magic.
It's especially strong with shield magic.
Finn
With that, and Shiona's weakening
power...we'll just have to take the bet.
power...we'll just have to take the bet.
Machine Soldier
Charging complete.
Nagi
Here they come, Lady Rizette!
Jiren
Wipe them out!
Rizette
(I'm not backing down...! I have to protect
everyone with this power...!)
everyone with this power...!)
Jiren
What!? She stopped the bullets...
Haha. Interesting, very interesting.
Haha. Interesting, very interesting.
Jiren
Increase power draw. This data is worth
more to R&D than a few individual units.
more to R&D than a few individual units.
Machine Soldier
Executing...
Jiren
Let's see how long you can hold out.
Rizette
...!
I... I can't hold it!
I... I can't hold it!
Callen
Do not...give up yet!
Rizette
Callen!?
You shouldn't be up!
You shouldn't be up!
Callen
If I stay down, we will all be shot full of
holes... I must do what I can.
holes... I must do what I can.
Callen
Let my Crest remnant resonate with yours.
Use our power, together...!
Use our power, together...!
Callen
Here we go!
Rizette
(I can feel her power! This is just a
remnant!? It's so strong!)
remnant!? It's so strong!)
Callen
To protect the future...for those who will
come after us. That is my role...!
come after us. That is my role...!
Callen
I swore that to Rody...and I will not let you
interfere! Haaaaa!
interfere! Haaaaa!
Machine Soldier
Charge level low. Three units unresponsive.
Requesting updated orders...
Requesting updated orders...
Jiren
Tch...
Rizette
They...they've stopped firing!
Shiona
Now's my chance!
Jiren
Shiona! Is this how you intend to repay
my kindness!?
my kindness!?
Shiona
I could say the same to you! Now...
I'll be taking my research back, thanks!
I'll be taking my research back, thanks!
Jiren
What!? The dark magic is being sucked
away! What are you doing!?
away! What are you doing!?
Machine Soldier
Energy reserves critical.
Energy reserves critical.
Energy reserves critical.
Finn
They're slowing down!
Now's our chance!
Now's our chance!
Jiren
Machine soldiers, forward!
Kill them!
Kill them!
Nagi
I think not! You will not lay a single
mechanical finger upon my friends!
mechanical finger upon my friends!
Cyrus
I'm a little annoyed with you, myself. So it
looks like your luck just ran out, friend!
looks like your luck just ran out, friend!
Machine Soldier
Damage sustained. Combat capabilities at
32% and falling. 30% and falling.
32% and falling. 30% and falling.
Jiren
The battle appears to be settled. If nothing
else, I obtained some quite valuable data.
else, I obtained some quite valuable data.
Finn
As if we'd let you get away!
Jiren
You don't have a say in the matter.
We'll meet again. I'll make sure of it.
We'll meet again. I'll make sure of it.
Finn
Get back here!
Nagi
Do not chase him, Sir Finn!
Finn
...Right. We have more important things
to worry about.
to worry about.
Finn
Callen! How are you doing!?
Callen
No need to worry. The bleeding is stopped.
I will be alright...
I will be alright...
Cyrus
The bullets missed her vital organs. For
not believing in luck, she sure has a lot of it.
not believing in luck, she sure has a lot of it.
Finn
Thank goodness...!
Shiona
Professor...thank you for saving me.
I've decided to return to Elvenlent!
I've decided to return to Elvenlent!
Callen
I see. I am sure you will be welcomed...
By the others, as well as me.
By the others, as well as me.
Shiona
Okay...
Nagi
I suggest we leave, my friends. The casino
guards will be here shortly.
guards will be here shortly.
Cyrus
Well, we can't go back the way we came.
Shiona
This way.
I have another exit out of the lab.
I have another exit out of the lab.
Finn
Here, I'll carry you, Callen.
Callen
Wha...! No!
I can walk by myself!
I can walk by myself!
Finn
You're injured! Stop squirming.
Callen
......You are right, but...
But...
But...
Callen
No! Let me dooown!
Cyrus
Well, someone looks happy.
Nagi
I sense ulterior motives.
Callen
Listen to what they are saying!
Let me down!
Let me down!
Finn
You'll just have to put up with it.
Come on, everyone, let's get out of here!
Come on, everyone, let's get out of here!
Rizette
O-oh, right.
Rizette
(Getting carried by Finn...sure sounds nice.
Why did I have to eat so much...?)
Why did I have to eat so much...?)
The next day...
Callen
Hohoho! I am restored! In fact, I feel even
better than I did before!
better than I did before!
Cyrus
I've got to say, you're lucky you survived.
You're a resilient old woman.
You're a resilient old woman.
Shiona
She just doesn't know when to lie down
and die.
and die.
Callen
Silence, both of you! And Shiona! Where
did all that respect from yesterday go!?
did all that respect from yesterday go!?
Shiona
You're right, Professor. Here, as a sign
of my repentance.
of my repentance.
Callen
Ah! The Super Sugar ice candy!
Shiona
That's right. And it's all...
Shiona
...For me!
Nom nom. Mm, so sweet!
Nom nom. Mm, so sweet!
Callen
I knew it, you brat!
Shiona
I'm just kidding! Here, I have another one.
This one's for you, Professor.
This one's for you, Professor.
Callen
Honestly...you would be much cuter if
you were not such a prankster.
you were not such a prankster.
Shiona
Knock it off. I'm a proper adult.
Callen
Hardly. Compared to me, you are like a
little baby.
little baby.
Shiona
...If you say so, Professor.
Rizette
Um, Callen! Here, I bought you an ice pop,
too!
too!
Callen
O-oh, thank you...
What for?
What for?
Rizette
Yesterday, I realized there's so much you
could teach me about my Crest remnant.
could teach me about my Crest remnant.
Rizette
So please accept me as your student too,
Professor Callen!
Professor Callen!
Callen
I see. Well, I do have to re-train Shiona...
Understood. I will take you on.
Understood. I will take you on.
Rizette
Really!?
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Callen
I will accept your tuition in the form of
ice candy.
ice candy.
Callen
Mm... Delicious. ♪
Finn
My mind is that of an adult woman, huh...
She seems pretty childish to me.
She seems pretty childish to me.
Nagi
Agreed.
Finn
Well, if Shiona's going home, I think that
means this whole thing's resolved, right?
means this whole thing's resolved, right?
Nagi
Ah, that reminds me, Sir Finn. Have you
heard what is being said on the street?
heard what is being said on the street?
Finn
Not really. You mean about the casino?
Nagi
According to my sources among the Bros...
Nagi
Now that Jiren has fled for reasons
unknown, his assistant will run the casino.
unknown, his assistant will run the casino.
Finn
Is anyone talking about the lab in the
basement?
basement?
Nagi
That is the strange thing. The basement is
empty, as though it was never used at all.
empty, as though it was never used at all.
Finn
Sounds like Jiren got what he wanted.
Bergaria, huh...
Bergaria, huh...
Nagi
It does rankle to leave such a matter
unaddressed...
unaddressed...
Cyrus
It's not all bad. We got out alive, and we
even freed Shiona, too.
even freed Shiona, too.
Finn
I guess so. If Bergaria tries anything else,
we'll deal with them then.
we'll deal with them then.
Cyrus
Good man. You're starting to learn the
value of spontaneity.
value of spontaneity.
Callen
Come now, do not teach Finn your
worthless ideals! You will corrupt him!
worthless ideals! You will corrupt him!
Cyrus
And here I thought you had a thing for
spontaneous men, Callen.
spontaneous men, Callen.
Callen
Wha—!
Do not be ridiculous!
Do not be ridiculous!
Sunglasses Bro
Yo, it's lil' miss and her fresh and funky
friends! Lookin' good today, dudes.
friends! Lookin' good today, dudes.
Rizette
Oh, it's you.
Thank you for last night.
Thank you for last night.
Callen
You were not troubled after you rang the
security alarm, were you?
security alarm, were you?
Sunglasses Bro
Heck nah! I outrun guards like that, like,
daily and stuff, dudes.
daily and stuff, dudes.
Callen
I should have known you were a repeat
offender...
offender...
Sunglasses Bro
Hey, that's an Orkan pastime, yo.
But hey, like, you dudes leaving already?
But hey, like, you dudes leaving already?
Rizette
Yes, but we'll be back again sometime!
Sunglasses Bro
You're like, super sweet, lil' miss Rizette.
Heck yeah! Come by anytime!
Heck yeah! Come by anytime!
Boatrider Bro
Yooo! Hey, you're that dude from before!
Leavin' already? Dang, come back soon!
Leavin' already? Dang, come back soon!
Finn
I will!
Ruvi
Krrr!
Callen
Ah, Ruvi!
Did you enjoy your rest?
Did you enjoy your rest?
Ruvi
Krr!
Callen
Good, good. Now then, let us get changed.
The road home awaits.
The road home awaits.
Finn
Orka, huh...
Somehow it's kind of sad to leave it behind.
Somehow it's kind of sad to leave it behind.
Rizette
Yeah, it was a little scary at first, but I
would have been fine staying a bit longer.
would have been fine staying a bit longer.
Finn
So, I've been wondering.
What exactly does "yo" mean, anyway?
What exactly does "yo" mean, anyway?
Rizette
Um...
I...don't actually know.
I...don't actually know.
Nagi
You went all the way to Orka, and you do
not know even that much?
not know even that much?
Finn
So you do know?
Nagi
Of course! It is a traditional battle cry of
the Orkan people, urging one to fight!
the Orkan people, urging one to fight!
Finn
Wow! I wouldn't have guessed that at all.
Rizette
You sure know a lot, Nagi!
Shiona
That's...that's not what it means.
At all.
At all.
Callen
Hohoho...
Cyrus
You look like you're having fun.
Callen
Yes, I suppose I am. It has been nothing
but fun, these past months...
but fun, these past months...
Cyrus
More than when we were with Rody?
Callen
...They cannot be compared.
Callen
Ah, and let me remind you! Rody only
gambled once!
gambled once!
Cyrus
Right, right. Well remembered.
If I recall, I lost that bet.
If I recall, I lost that bet.
Callen
His faith came out on top over your
much-vaunted luck!
much-vaunted luck!
Cyrus
I wonder if that faith of his lives on in
these kids, too.
these kids, too.
Callen
Of course it does!
Cyrus
...I see. Well, having heard that, I think
it's about time I cashed out.
it's about time I cashed out.
Callen
Are you leaving already?
Cyrus
We'll meet again, eventually.
If the winds of chance decide it.
If the winds of chance decide it.
Callen
The winds of chance, eh...
Listen to you, trying to look cool.
Listen to you, trying to look cool.
Callen
Master...
Rody...
Rody...
Callen
The reason I am alive now is, surely, to
protect this world...these young ones.
protect this world...these young ones.
Callen
I will not fail in this duty. And until it is
done... I will not see you again. Not yet.
done... I will not see you again. Not yet.
Callen
Wait for me, where the winds of chance blow.
...Pah, listen to me ramble.
...Pah, listen to me ramble.
Finn
Hey, Callen!
We're coming up on Elvenlent now!
We're coming up on Elvenlent now!
Callen
Ah, already...
Callen
I know! Hold on, I am on my way!