Episode 2: Helping a Vampire in Need
Scene: A road outside Landsol.
Maho, Kaori, and Yuuki are on the road in search of the items they need to oppose the vampire. At the same time, another person was on the same road...
Iliya
Ooh... The sun is certainly oppressive today...
Iliya
Even for me, this is a bit much...
Maho
Kaori, look, that girl seems unwell... She looks completely tired out.
Kaori
You're right -- it's dangerous to be so unsteady in a place like that! We should go help her!
Maho
Ah... There are monsters drawing close to her...!
Monster
Roaaaar!
Iliya
Ah? What are you doing...
Iliya
My... How vexing! Attacking when your target is at her weakest...!
Kaori
Watch out!
Iliya
Huh...? W-Who are you all!? Wait, Yuuki, if it isn't you!
Iliya
What excellent timing of you to appear now! As expected from my vassal -- truly worthy of praise!
Iliya
Oh, oh... I'm feeling dizzy again...
Yuuki
1. "Take cover."
2. "Children shouldn't push themselves so much."
Option 1.
Iliya
V-Very well, I'll leave this to you. You whose names I know not, I would ask you to fight for me as well!
Option 2.
Iliya
Hey! How rude of you to call me a child! This monster would be no issue if I could use my full power...!
End of branches.
Maho
Young lady, get down! We'll take care of this monster!
Kaori
Monster! Attacking a child is unforgivable!
Kaori hits the monster.
Monster
Roaaaar!
The monster is defeated.
Kaori
Yes! We did it!
Iliya
Ah... Not bad...!
Iliya
Cough... All of this light is making me dizzy...
Kaori
Hey! Are you okay?
Iliya
Uh... The sun is so bright... I feel as though I'm going to die...
Maho
This is bad! We'll get you under some shade at once!
Later.
Kaori
Okay! I brought you some cold water!
Maho
You seem to be an acquaintance of Mister Prince as well. It's a relief that you're well.
Iliya
Ah, I'm in your debt... The sun shone directly on me all of a sudden, and my body simply couldn't adjust in time.
Kaori
I see -- your face is still so pale! Are you sure you shouldn't go to a hospital?
Iliya
This is just how I look...!
Maho
Young lady, it's dangerous to be alone in a place like this. Shall we escort you back to town?
Iliya
No, I'm quite well now... I'm not that fragile, you know.
Iliya
In any case, were you three in the middle of traveling somewhere?
Kaori
Yes. We're looking for bitter melons and an udon pin!
Iliya
Oh my, so you fellows are after some strange wares. ... I can't help but wonder what you're going to use them for...
Iliya
I have an idea. In return for your assistance, allow me to aid you in your search.
Maho
Huh!? But... Are you well enough to walk? You shouldn't force yourself, okay?
Iliya
Thanks to you, I've been able to rest up well enough, so there should be no issues. Moreover, Yuuki is with you as well!
Kaori
Yuuki, this girl seems fond of you, too!
Maho
Mister Prince, you certainly are incredible. For you to be so well-liked by this girl -- even I feel proud!
Iliya
I also happen to know a place where you can find these bitter melons.
Kaori
Really, you know where they are!?
Iliya
Indeed... Before I awakened, I believe I had a vision of a thicket where they were growing.
Iliya
It was likely a memory from long ago, so I can't say what has become of it now, however...
Maho
Long ago... By a time "before you awakened," does she mean yesterday? This girl certainly has an interesting way of speaking.
Kaori
To a kid, every day is a rich experience! I'm sure yesterday feels like it was long ago! Anyway, this is an important clue!
Maho
That's a big help! What a kind young lady.
Iliya
The same to you... It's only natural to help those in need, after all!
Iliya
Ah, but I've forgotten to introduce myself. My name is Iliya. I am the ruler of the night, with Yuuki as my servant.
Kaori
Hi there! I'm Kaori! As a member of the guild Kaon, I'm here to protect the peace and harmony of Landsol! Please to meet you -- here's to a long friendship!
Maho
And I'm the guild master of Kaon, Maho. Right now, I live in Landsol, but I'm also the princess of the Maho-Maho Kingdom!
Kaori
By the way, "ruler of the night" is a really cool title! I should call myself the "ruler of the south"!
Iliya
I don't call myself that just because it sounds cool... And, the Maho-Maho Kingdom? I didn't know there was such a kingdom...
Maho
It isn't shown on maps, but it definitely exists!
Iliya
Indeed, well, the world is certainly a vast place. Bitter melons are also quite rare around here, no?
Kaori
That's right -- it seems like it's impossible to eat any around here...
Iliya
I've also never tried one myself, but... I've heard it has a very distinct bitterness.
Kaori
You know your stuff! But we need that bitterness, and the shape, too!
Iliya
Hmm... Perhaps they plan to use it for some special cuisine... Very well, then.
Iliya
No matter the situation, having four people rather than three can only broaden our options. I'm pleased to meet you all.
Maho
It seems like our journey has gotten quite lively.
Kaori
Let's all enjoy ourselves as we go!
And so, Maho, Kaori, Iliya, and Yuuki set off towards the thicket where bitter melons grew.