Rue's route, Part III: First Contact
While Rue is trying to keep up with Elena, let me tell you about stats in this game.
Those are HP, MP, Strength and Defense.
Strength and Defense can only be raised by buyng stuff, according to gamefags.
Maximum HP and MP grows every time you lose HP and MP, respectively.
Rue doesn't need mana to transform into monsters, but needs it to use the abilities of said monsters.
Looks like we made it.
What am I doing here!? You haven't come home for 5 days! I was so worried about you! !? Dad, what happened to your leg!?
Phew... Thank goodness.
I'm sorry, darling. I guess I became too caught up in my research again. I can't believe you came here by yourself. Are you alright?
Actually, some brutes almost mugged me, but Rue the Pollywog saved me.
Hello.
You're-
That's Rue, but I call him Polly. Polly's really amazing. He's a Polly, but he can turn into a person. But usually, he's a person and his name is Rue, so I called him 'Rue the Pollywog.'
Hold on, honey. I'm getting confused.
So... your name is Rue, right?
Yes.
Oh, and that's my wife, Mira.
It sounds like you helped Elena through a lot of trouble. Thank you for helping her.
Yes, thank you... Gosh, I'm so ashamed. I completely forgot about my daughter. The [relic] was the only thing on my mind.
[Relic]!? Are you looking for the [relic]?
Well, yes.
Well, this is a coincidence... So, Rue, why are you looking for the [relic]?
*screen fades to black*
So you came to Carona to look for the [relic].
Yes... I have to find the [relic], no matter what. Sir, is there anything you can tell me about the [relic]? I'm sorry... We just met, and I'm being so pushy.
Ahh, don't worry about it. If I were in your shoes, I'd be just as earnest. So if there's anything you want to ask me, please don't hesitate, ok? And it's not 'sir.' Just call me Klaus, or Doctor if you must... Oh, by the way, I'd like to ask you a favor.
Yes, anything.
I was thinking. If it's ok with you, why don't we look for the [relic] together?
Of course! I'd be happy to.
Great! It's decided then. Thank you, Rue. Let's do our best to find the [relic].
Yes. Thank you.
Well then, let's get started. Rue, can you please follow me?
Somewhere down there, there's a path that leads to the atelier.
What is an atelier?
It's a magician's workshop. Supposedly, about 100 years ago, a magician lived in this forest.
We believe that this magician did some research on this [relic]. If we go to his atelier, maybe we can get more information about the [relic].
If the legend is true, there should be some kind of a special area down there. The path that leads to the atelier should be hidden somewhere there.
But as you can see, the cliff is so steep, we can't get down there. Before you two came, I tried to get down there, but I ended up slipping and twisting my ankle.
Doctor, I'll give it a try. I'll get down there somehow.
!? You're kidding!?
I'll try to find a safe path. I'll meet you all down there. Please take your time.
Are you sure you're gonna be alright? I heard there are monsters lurking all about these cliffs.
I'll be fine. I've survived greater dangers before. It's doesn't matter...
Be careful, alright?
Good luck, Polly!
Thanks. I'll see you later.
Here we keep going down, slaughtering anyone who stands in our way.
I've decided to turn into evil looking hamster-hedgehog hybrid. Just because I can.
He can roll around with his spines out and doesn't afraid of anything.
We've made it to the bottom.
Those are some menacing looking gargoyles. Good thing I always carry a copy of 'Thaumaturgical Creatures' with me.
Puzzle time!
I just fought the atelier's guardian.
And you beat him?
Yeah.
Wow. I'm sure it must've been a tough battle.
Pollywoggy Rue can handle everything.
... How's your leg, Doctor?
It feels great! After I saw the atelier, the pain just disappeared. Wow, I can't believe we're here! Ok, Rue, let's go have a look inside. (to his family) It may be dangerous, so you two wait out here, ok?
Looks like it's locked. I wonder what's inside.
Hmmm... This is rather tricky. Aha, there's a switch.
Amazing... This manuscript must've been written centuries ago.
Can you read it?
Not a problem. Analyzing ancient manuscripts is one of my specialties.
What's that?
Elena, ffs...
Well, I finished skimming through this. It's a diary that was kept by the magician. It has detailed records of his research. It appears this magician was doing research on the creators of the [relic].
The creators of the [relic]...?
Yes. They were known as Aeons.
According to some legends, these Aeons even had the power to change the orbit of stars.
I heard there were no more Aeons in this world.
That's right. Despite their godlike powers, they weren't immortal. As time passed, their powers weakened, and eventually, they all died. Now, all that remains are the items they created many years ago.
And those items are the [relics]. I heard some of these [relics] have the power to grant any wish. They're hidden all over the world, right?
Yes. They're all just waiting to be found. I don't care how long it takes me. My dream is to find at least one [relic].
Hmm... I have no idea. I haven't thought about that yet. Right now, I'm just excited about looking for it. I guess I'll think about it after I find it.
I see...
How about you, Rue?
Huh!? Oh, um...
Who's here?!
Even a kid can figure it out! There's only one thing to wish for.
You got a problem with that? Didn't think so. Ok, come on. Chop-chop.
Hmph, you obviously have a death wish. I'm Princess Mint. Nobody says no to me! Just for that, I'm gonna beat you to a bloody-pulp.
Doctor, please stay back.
What should we do about this girl?
I guess I'll spare both of you today... You guys are so lucky. But remember this: I'm gonna rule the world someday!
Hmmm... She reminds me of someone... Oh well. Let's get going.
Thank you. I really appreciate it, but... is it really ok?
Of course. It's the least we can do. Rue, you've done so much for us. You helped Elena in the forest, you helped my husband with his work... Actually, it's more like a crazy hobby, huh?
Thank you.
Oh! I almost forgot. Klaus wants to talk to you. Maybe he wants to talk more about today's findings from the atelier. Come by whenever you want, ok?
That was a hell of a day. Let us rest.
It was snowing that day, too. That was 2 years ago. Can you believe it?
...Are you alright, Claire?
I'm fine... I'm sorry, Rue. I don't know what just came over me.
*noises*
What's going on?
It's coming from the barn. Something's disturbing the animals.
I'm gonna go take a look.
Be careful, ok?