--- Disgaea: Hour of Darkness Game Script ---
--- by UltimaterializerX <Ultimaterializer@gmail.com> ---
--- Version 1.0, 02/26/05 ---
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+ Version History +
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Version 1.0 - This is the first version of the FAQ, and there isn't much more
to say than that. Expect the usual errors and such that come with
first versions of guides, but hopefully, all will go well. In the
worst-case scenario however, feel free to contact me if you
notice that something is wrong.
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+ Table of Contents +
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I. Introduction
II. Title Screen
III. Epilogue
IV. Episode 1: Prince of the Netherworld
i. Tutorial
a. Battle Basics 1
b. Battle Basics 2
c. Geo Effect
ii. Vyers Castle
a. Magnificent Gate
b. Blessed Court
c. Corridor of Love
d. Hall of Caresses
iii. Mid-Boss Ending
V. Episode 2: Enter Flonne
i. Frozen River
a. Forsaken Land
b. Icy Breath
c. Eternal Winter
d. White Death
VI. Episode 3: A Hint of Kindness
i. Dinero Palace
a. Gaudy Entrance
b. Golden Courtyard
c. Flashy Passage
d. Lavish Hall
ii. Flonne Tragedy Ending
VII. Episode 4: Gift From an Angel
i. Blazing Core
a. Road of Flames
b. Parched Ground
c. Blazing Field
d. Molten Labyrinth
VIII. Episode 5: Etna's Secret
i. Jotunheim
a. Absolute Zero
b. Endless White
c. Terrible Cold
d. Ice Queen
ii. Etna Heroine Ending
IX. Episode 6: Laharl's Challenge
i. Blair Forest
a. Calamity Woods
b. Ritual Site
c. Witches' Den
d. Writhing Shadow
e. Nightdwellers
f. Heart of Evil
X. Episode 7: Of Being an Overlord
i. Salamander's Breath
a. Scorching Wind
b. Column of Fire
c. Raging Earth
d. Crimson Plains
e. Ember of Dreams
XI. Episode 8: Reincarnation
i. Lunar Snowfield
a. Theatre of Death
b. Frigid Garden
c. Freezing Souls
d. Under the Moon
XII. Episode 9: Captain Gordon, Defender of Earth
i. Stellar Graveyard
a. Valgipus IV
b. Thurvean Sector
c. Sphere VIII
d. Cross-Point
e. Primordial Soup
XIII. Episode 10: Angels, Demons, and Humans
i. Sea of Gehenna
a. Fervent Melody
b. Wasteland of Woe
c. River of Lava
d. Searing Tyranny
e. Inferno
XIV. Episode 11: Hero's Will, Overlord's Way
i. Forest of the Dead
a. Ghostly Whisper
b. Rising Fear
c. Crawling Terror
d. Hero's Tomb
XV. Episode 12: War of the Netherworld, Part 1
i. Stellar Graveyard II
a. Embryon
b. Core Point No. 4
c. Star Cluster
d. Sidereal Rift
XVI. Episode 13: War of the Netherworld, Part 2
i. Gargantua Deck
a. Point Alpha-III
ii. Gargantua Interior
a. Main Corridor 1
b. Main Corridor 2
c. Main Corridor 3
d. Bridge
XVII. Final Episode: What Lies Beyond the Battle
i. Celestia
a. Field of Virtue
b. Paradise
c. Angelic Choir
d. Coliseum
ii. Seraphic Sanctuary
a. Inner Sanctum
b. Hall of Justice
c. Sacred Altar
XVIII. Endings
i. Good Ending
ii. Normal Ending
iii. Bad Ending
iv. Worst Ending
XIX. Secret Maps
i. Prinny Land
a. Prinny Land 1
b. Prinny Land 2
c. Prinny Land 3
ii. Human World
a. Central City
b. Neo Eden
c. EDF Headquarters
d. Overthrowing Earth Ending
iii. Alternate Netherworld
a. Alternate World
b. Hall of Sin
c. Hall of Penance
d. Malefic Seal
e. Warrior Maiden
iv. Beauty Castle
a. Foreboding Seal
b. Beauty of Evil
v. Baal Castle
a. Patriarch's Seal
b. Lord of Terror
XX. Etna's Journal Entries
i. My Memory
ii. Feelings of Guilt
iii. Celestial Visitor
iv. The Portrait
v. Doubt & Decision
vi. Image of the King
vii. Eternal Loyalty
viii. Hatred
ix. A Mother's Love
x. Recalling
xi. The Promise
xii. Stolen Memories
xiii. Cost of Betrayal
XXI. Item Quotes
i. Fists
ii. Swords
iii. Spears
iv. Bows
v. Guns
vi. Axes
vii. Staves
viii. Monster Weapons
ix. Armor
x. Belts
xi. Shoes
xii. Glasses
xiii. Orbs
xiv. Muscles
xv. Emblems
xvi. Consumables
xvii. Thief Hands
xviii. Miscellaneous
XXII. Credits/Special Thanks
XXIII. Disclaimer/Contact Information
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+ I. Introduction +
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Considering that Disgaea is among my favorite games of all time, I was bound to
go off and write an FAQ for the game sooner or later. But sadly, everything
about the game has been covered already in terms of the gameplay. Thankfully,
no one has bothered to write down the game script yet.
Disgaea is among one of the funniest, most quotable games of all time. As such,
why not have a document featuring all of those quotes? The following guide will
feature the game's script, from the intro all the way to the endings, and even
all of the secret maps sans the Cave of Trials (which has no script within
it).
Note: there are two different script presentations in Disgaea. The
first is when the characters interact while on a map. These sections are much
more detailed by the game and this guide. The second presentation is when
the camera simply shows a picture, and the characters interact with each
other through their lines. For these cases, you may notice that the guide
is less detailed, as it should be. The characters aren't interacting in
full, just with their lines. Furthermore, if a battle has no script attached
to it, then I'm simply going to write "No script". Writing "The party fights
the battle" is not only pointless, but is also a given.
Format-wise, the guide should be common sense. It should read exactly like a
play, and will encompass most of what the game's characters say; however, there
are some parts of the game that add nothing in terms of new lines and will not
be covered over and over. These include some of the castle characters who say
the same things after the tutorial section of the game ends. But on the bright
side, some castle characters say new things with each chapter. The beginning
of each chapter will show what each character says should Laharl speak to them,
but thankfully, those sections are all short. The real meat of the script
comes before and after each battle, and the beginning/ending of each episode,
much like in Final Fantasy Tactics.
Got all that? Good. Let's do this.
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+ II. Title Screen +
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Atlus USA and Nippon Ichi Software present
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
-copyright 2003 NIPPON ICHI SOFTWARE INC,
Liscenced to and published by ATLUS U.S.A., Inc.
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+ III. Epilogue +
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[Camera shows a view of the Netherworld]
[Words appear on screen as a voice narrates]
King Krichevskoy, the mighty ruler of the Netherworld...
His long reign came to an abrupt end as the news of his death spread throughout
the dark land.
Ambitious demons rose one after another to seize the opportunity, and thus
began the age of turbulence and anarchy.
Two years later...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a view of a castle, followed by a view of a dark room with all
lights off]
Voice: Prince.
[Flash of white light comes over the screen]
Voice: Prince, wake up.
[More white flashes come over the screen, followed by light coming over the
room]
[The room then lights up due to a fire being started within it; multiple
weapons are scattered throughout the room, and in the middle lies an opened
casket with a young boy sleeping in it]
[Girl takes a few steps toward the bed, then puts her hand on her hips]
Girl: This brat just won't wake up.
Girl: Well, if that's the case... there's only one thing left to do.
[Girl pulls out a gun and points it toward the boy]
Boy: ...What fool dares awaken me, the great Laharl?
[Boy sits up in the casket, blinks a few times, then shakes his head]
Girl: Prince! I'm glad you're still alive.
[Girl puts the gun away, and Laharl then stands up to face her]
Laharl: Who said I was dead? I was just taking a nap.
[Laharl looks around]
Laharl: Anyways... Why are all those weapons behind you?
[Girl looks behind her at the weapons]
Girl: Well, I was having a hard time waking you up...
Laharl: Are you sure you weren't trying to kill me instead?
Girl: No... Ah... I mean, yes. I just wanted to wake you up.
Laharl: Hmph... Whatever.
Laharl: ...so, what is it?
Laharl: You better have a good reason for waking me up.
Girl: Oh, yeah.
[Girl lifts her hands up]
Girl: Big news. Your father, King Krichevskoy, has died.
Laharl: He what...!? When!?
[Girl puts her hands back down]
Girl: Two years ago.
[Laharl turns to his left, then closes his eyes]
Laharl: ...wait a second.
[Laharl turns back toward the girl]
Laharl: So... you're telling me that I've been sleeping for over 2 years?
Girl: Yup.
[Laharl looks at the girl in shock]
Laharl: "Yup"...!? Why didn't you wake me up earlier!?
[Girl leans back and puts her hands behind her head]
Girl: Excuse me, but what do you think I've been doing all this time?
Girl: The Netherworld has gone to hell while you were sleeping.
[Girl looks to her right]
Girl: It's not my fault if some other demon steals the title of Overlord.
Laharl: What...? Have they forgotten whose title they are trying to steal!?
[Laharl turns to his left and crosses his arms with a smile]
Laharl: Hmhmhm...
Laharl: How bold of them! I shall show no mercy... for I am Laharl, the
rightful heir to the throne!
Laharl: Haaaahahahaha!!!!
[Girl walks toward the casket]
Girl: Your humble vassal, Etna, will accompany you.
[Etna joins the party]
[Fade to black]
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+ IV. Episode 1: Prince of the Netherworld +
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[Camera shows the Episode 1 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in the middle of his room; his room is inside of
a castle, which consists of his bedroom, the throne room, the courtyard, and
the main hall]
[Laharl speaks to the members of the castle within the throne room and
courtyard]
Goleck: All the royal vassals left the castle shortly after the King died.
Laharl: Even with me still around?
Etna: Well, you were sleeping. They must have forgotten about you.
Manty: That's just like you, Prince, taking a 2-year nap.
Laharl: I only planned on napping for about 10 days...
Laharl: Hmmm... Something's not right.
Dratti: Oh well, look like I wasted my time digging that grave for you<3
Laharl: I'll put YOU in that grave instead!
Gargo: In order to prevent intruders, I have closed all the gates.
Gargo: Please talk to the "Dimensional Gatekeeper" if you'd like to leave
the castle.
Laharl: Yeah, whatever... You probably just didn't want to watch the gate.
Ghoss: Good morning, Prince. How are you feeling?
Laharl: Couldn't be worse.
Laharl: My body feels really stiff from sleeping too much.
Etna: Why don't you warm up on the "Tutorial" map?
Etna: Go see the Dimensional Gatekeeper and she'll send you there.
Longinus: Is there a problem, Prince?
Longinus: I, Longinus, am at your service, Prince. Would you like to know about
a weapon?
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapons - Fists>
Brawlers rely primarily on their fists as weapons. Normal attacks
have a high hit percentage and a slightly higher Chance of Team
Attack than other weapons. The Special Techniques learned with fists
are short-ranged and have a small area of effect. But, many will
allow you to knock enemies into different positions.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Sword>
A sword is a typical weapon for battle. Normal attacks with a sword
do not have any distinctive characteristics. However, the Special
Attacks learned with a sword vary greatly, so they will be useful in
many situations. In general, they are easy to use, but not very
powerful and require a lot of SP.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Spear>
The spear is another popular weapon. While normal attacks with a
spear are a bit weak, you have the advantage of being able to attack
from two panels away. The Special Techniques learned with a spear
generally have a short range, but the area of effect varies.
Furthermore, some techniques allow you to change your position.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Axe>
The axe is a difficult weapon to use. Normal attacks have a low hit
percentage, but deal major damage when they do hit. The Special
Techniques learned with an axe have short range and can only be used
against a single enemy. It may seem a bit restrictive, but since its
limitations are clear, you could say that an axe is easy to use.
Also, when stronger Special Techniques are available, the chances of
lowering an opponent's DEF are high.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Bow>
Bows are long-range weapons that Archers specialize in. Normal
attacks deal damage according to the following formula:
(ATK/2) + (HIT/2) = Total Damage.
The Special Techniques learned with a bow have long range and can
effect single or multiple targets. However, their restrictions on the
area of effect and required action space will take some time to get
used to. Damage due to Special Techniques is calculated just as for
normal attacks:
(ATK/2) + (HIT/2) = Total Damage.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Gun>
Guns have the longest range of all the weapons. Normal attack damage
is based on a character's Hit stat. The Special Techniques learned
with a gun have a very long range. Special Technique damage is also
dependent on a character's Hit stat.
Longinus: <Tutorial: Weapon - Staff)
Staffs are weapons that can boost the power of your magic. There is
nothing special about doing normal attacks with a staff, and there
are no Special Techniques to learn, either. But, you can increase the
range and area of effect of your magic by improving your Weapon
Mastery of staffs. The experience you have earned casting spells will
also effect the range and area of effect of your magic. Staffs are
most effective when used by characters specializing in magic.
[Laharl enters the main hall for the first time]
<Tutorial>
Items can be purchased at the "Rosen Queen Co., Netherworld Branch". Each
character can equip up to 4 items. A character can equip 1 weapon and 3 other
items, such as armor. Monsters can only equip weapons from the "Monster Only
Weapons" category. It is best to equip a weapon that suits a character's
inherent strengths.
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the main hall]
<Battle Depot>
Welcome to the Rosen Queen Company, Netherworld Branch. We here at Rosen Queen
work hard day and night to offer a selection of merchandise that customers want.
Our selection is constantly changing. If you don't find something you want, try
coming back at a later time. Please take your time.
<Weapon Shop>
Welcome to the Rosen Queen Company, Netherworld Branch. I suggest that you
equip weapons that are well-suited for each character. If you equip a Warrior
with a sword, his level of Weapon Mastery will quickly rise. You CAN have
characters use weapons that are not best for them, but their Weapon Mastery
will rise at a slower rate. Regardless of a character's ability with a sword,
sword Special Techniques cannot be used unless a sword is equipped. It's best
to focus on each character's specialty to start with.
<Tutorial: Shopping>
The selection of items at the shop will be different every time you visit.
Keep trying until you find what you're looking for. You can carry 16 items
into battle in your Item Bag, and store up to 256 items in the warehouse.
If you get certain proposals passed at the Assembly, you can influence the
shop's selection. If you pass a proposal for "More Expensive Stuff", the
"Product Rank" of the items available will go up. "Product Rank" refers
to the quality of selection. The higher the level, the better quality
items you can buy. As you buy items, your "Customer Rank" bar will build
up. This affects how much you can raise the Product Rank. For example, if
your Customer Rank is 8, you can request that the Product Rank be
increased to 8 by the Assembly. The Product Rank cannot exceed your
Customer Rank. Buy lots of items to raise your Customer Rank! Note that
the maximum Customer/Product Rank is 12.
<Tutorial for Beginners>
There are many features in this game, like the Dark Assembly and the Item
World. Ask the appropriate people for more info. Don't worry, you can still
beat the game with minimal knowledge.
<Tutorial>
Welcome to the Netherworld hospital. Here, we'll treat your wounds and heal
any and all damage you may have taken. We will, of course, charge you
accordingly. You can earn prizes based on the total HP and SP that have been
recovered, so please go get thrashed in battle<3
Item World Keeper: This is the Item World Gateway Center. We are not open yet.
Pleinair: The Assembly is currently not in session.
Zommie: Eat, sleep, and do anything you want all day...
Zommie: It's sooooo good to be a demon!
Laharl: Have you ever thought of working for me?
Zommie: Hahahaha. Of course not.
[Laharl walks toward the Dimensional Gatekeeper]
<Tutorial>
Have you saved yet? When you want to save, press Triangle to open the menu,
and select "Save". You can only save in the Overlord's Castle. Once you have
entered an area map, there's no turning back, so be careful.
Dimensional Gatekeeper: I am the Dimensional Gatekeeper. I will input the
coordinates for your desired destination, Prince, and
you will instantly be transported there. Please select
where you would like to go.
=== i. Tutorial ===
--- a. Battle Basics 1 ---
[Camera shows a battlefield over an open field]
Laharl: Now, then... Time for a little warm-up. I feel a little rusty.
Etna: Ah, Prince. We've got company... how convenient.
[View changes to the battle screen]
Laharl: Stray demons, huh...
Etna: Allow me, Prince.
Etna: You may be a little out of practice after your long slumber.
Etna: Don't worry, I came prepared!
Etna: Come on, Prinny Squad!!
[Leaves blow past the screen]
Etna: Get your butts out here, NOW!!
[3 Prinnies come out of the base panel]
Etna: So Prince, whaddya think of this Prinny Squad I hired?
Etna: They're my loyal servants: they'll do anything I say.
[Prinnies begin dancing around]
Laharl: Are you sure about that?
[Etna pops out of the base panel and attacks the three Prinnies]
Etna: See, they're loyal.
Laharl: ...Does it make sense to beat up your allies before a battle?
Laharl: Anyways, I think we've made those demons wait long enough already.
Etna: Hey, you're right. How nice of them to be so patient.
Laharl: Yeah, that's considerate of them.
Laharl: To show my appreciation, I'll only beat them half to death.
Etna: Oh, you're so kind<3 If I were you, I'd beat them all the way to
death.
Laharl: K, Kind!?
Laharl: Stop that! That word gives me goose bumps!
Laharl: Dammit! I take it back! I'm gonna beat them all the way to death!
Etna: (He's still a kid, so quick-tempered.)
Etna: (It looks like carrying out my plan will be a lot easier than I thought
<3)
Laharl: Hm? You say something?
Etna: Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. So, what are your orders, Prince? ...You
do remember how to fight, right?
[Scene shifts to the actual battle]
<Tutorial: Basics of Battle>
Etna: Just in case you forget, let me explain the basics of battle.
Etna: Move the cursor over the "Base Panel" and press X to select the
characters you wish to dispatch.
[Game proceeds to demonstrate the action, and summons a Prinny from within the
Base Panel]
Etna: If you want to cancel an order to dispatch a character, move the cursor
over the character and press Circle.
[Game move Prinny by itself]
Etna: For example, if you press Circle here...
[Prinny goes back into the Base Panel]
Etna: ...you can cancel the action.
Etna: Now, let's issue a command to a dispatched character. First, move
him/her next to an enemy...
[Game demonstrates by moving Laharl in the middle of two demons]
Etna: ...and select "Attack".
[Game assigns Laharl to attack one of the demons]
Etna: You have now assigned an action. However, the character won't attack
immediately.
Etna: If you want to execute the actions which you've assigned, open the menu
and select either "Execute" or "End Turn".
Etna: In this case, let's pick "Execute".
[Game demonstrates by having Laharl attack the demon]
Etna: See? The character attacked.
Etna: Assign actions -> Triangle -> Execute. Remember this. You'll be using
it a lot.
Etna: If you assign actions to multiple characters, they will be executed in
the order that you assign them.
Etna: Be careful: you can't cancel actions once you've chosen to execute
them.
Etna: After you're done issuing commands, open the menu and end your turn. It
will then be the enemy's turn.
[Game demonstrates by having Laharl end his turn]
[Enemies use their turn to kill Laharl]
Laharl: Owww... Why do I have to be the one to do this...? I'm the next
Overlord, for crying out loud!
Etna: ......
Etna: That was an example of something NOT to do.
Etna: Only an idiot would rush straight into the enemy alone.
Laharl: You made me do it!!
Etna: Characters killed in battle, like our Prince here, can be revived by
paying Hell (HL) to the castle's hospital.
Etna: If all of your dispatched characters are defeated, the game will be
over.
Laharl: So, the basic idea is to gang up on character and beat the living
daylights out of him, huh?
Etna: Exactly, Prince. Remember to use your head next time.
Laharl: You're the one who told me to do it!!
Etna: "Team Attacks" sometimes occur when allies are positioned next to
attacking characters.
Etna: If several characters attack the same enemy in a row, a "Combo" will
result, and greater damage will be dealt.
Etna: If you want to know more, select Triangle and select "Help" from the
menu.
[Battle starts over from the beginning, and is fought]
--- b. Battle Basics 2 ---
[Camera shows a battlefield over an open field]
Laharl: More stray demons...
Laharl: How annoying. I wish I could just toss 'em.
Etna: Well, why don't you?
Laharl: You can!?
<Tutorial: Lifting & Throwing>
Etna: For our ignorant Prince, let me explain the commands "Lift" and
"Throw".
[Game sends Laharl out onto the map]
Etna: In situations like this where you're too far for your attacks to
reach...
[Game sends Etna to stand next to Laharl]
Etna: Pick up a character by selecting "Lift"...
[Game demonstrates by having Etna Lift Laharl]
Laharl: H, Hey! Stop it, Etna!!
Etna: Then select "Throw". You'll have to decide on a direction and distance,
too.
Etna: I'll throw you next to the enemy.
[Game demonstrates by having Etna Throw Laharl next to a demon]
Laharl: Oomph!!
Etna: See? That covered a lot of ground. Now, you're able to attack.
Etna: You can use "Lift" and "Throw" on both allies and enemies.
Etna: Keep in mind that only humanoid characters can use "Lift" and "Throw".
(Monsters can't do it.)
Etna: By making good use of these commands, you can extend your attack range.
Etna: This is very helpful in moving around on some maps, so don't forget it.
Etna: There are other uses for the commands besides covering ground, like...
Etna: Holding an enemy so he/she can't move, saving injured allies from
danger, etc.
Etna: By the way, Prinnies will explode when they're thrown, so handle them
with care.
Prinny: Dood!? You gotta be kidding!
Etna: And if you throw an enemy at an enemy...
Etna: There may be other fun uses waiting to be discovered. Try
experimenting.
Laharl: That's it...! I'm gonna throw you next time...!
Etna: Oh, and one more thing. A character will take damage if the turn ends
and he/she is still holding someone.
[Battle starts over from the beginning, and is fought]
--- c. Geo Effect ---
[Camera shows a battlefield over an open field]
Laharl: "Geo Panels"... Interesting. These are geographical features that are
attuned to the elements of the universe.
[Game moves battle icon over a Geo Symbol]
Laharl: Crystallization of those elements results in "Geo Symbols", like the
one right there.
Etna: ...Well, that doesn't explain anything, so let me clarify a few things.
<Tutorial: Geo Effects>
Etna: Let me explain "Geo Effects", a system that will heavily influence
battle.
Etna: Take a good look at the colored panels on the area map.
[Game moves battle icon over a Geo Panel]
Etna: Notice that "Enemy Boosy + 50%" is displayed at the top of the screen.
Etna: That means that when an enemy is on a blue panel, his/her ATK and DEF
will be powered up by 50%.
Etna: This is not good for you, so it's wise to get rid of this effect.
Etna: You might be wondering, "Where does it come from in the first place?"
[Game scans the map before moving the battle icon over a Geo Panel]
Etna: Why lookie here! I just found an object labeled "Enemy Boost" on this
blue panel!
Etna: This guy's the culprit!
Laharl: How obvious was that?
Etna: This object is called a "Geo Symbol", and as long as it's on a colored
panel, all panels of the same color will be effected.
Etna: Let's toss it somewhere.
[Game demonstrates by moving Laharl next to the Geo Panel, then throwing it on
a red panel on the map]
Etna: The effect "Enemy Boost" is no longer on any of the blue panels.
But...
[Game moves the battle icon onto a red panel]
Etna: Huh?
Etna: The Geo Symbol is now affecting the red panels. That doesn't change
much.
Etna: Hmmmmm. Let's just destroy it, then.
[Game moves Laharl next to the Geo Symbol]
Etna: ...Oh, before we do that. Do you see "To Blue" displayed in the Geo
Symbol's status window? Remember that.
Etna: Now, it's time to attack. Go ahead, Prince.
[Game has Laharl attack and kill the Geo Symbol]
Etna: ...Huh? The red panels are now blue.
Etna: Remember the "To Blue" in the status window? This is what it was
referring to.
Etna: Destroying a blue Geo Symbol will turn all panels, which was the same
color as the one it was on, blue.
Etna: Damage will be dealt to anyone standing on of those panels at the time,
so be sure to take that into consideration.
Etna: No damage will be dealt if you destroy a blue Geo Symbol on a blue
panel. (No panels will change color, either.)
Etna: You can build up your Bonus Gauge by changing the color of Geo Panels.
Etna: If you are able to use what you've learned to destroy all the Geo
Panels, then you will receive a Panel Termination Bonus.
Etna: All of this related to a term I used before, "Geo Effects".
Laharl: That's pretty complicated.
Etna: You're right, it is. It might be a good idea to start off by destroying
only the harmful Geo Symbols.
Etna: Nullifying all the panels is for experts who understand the concept of
Geo Effects completely, and you're not one of them.
Laharl: What'd you say!?
Etna: Not all Geo Symbols have negative effects. When you get the chance, you
should try and take advantage of the useful ones.
Etna: Lastly, press the SELECT button to turn the Geo Panel Display ON/OFF.
[Battle starts over from the beginning, and is fought]
Laharl: ...Hm. I'm starting to get the hang of things again.
Etna: Okay then, are you ready to request some allies at the Dark Assembly?
Etna: There you get to create characters who become your loyal pupils.
Laharl: Loyal pupils...
Laharl: That doesn't sound like a bad idea. Alright, let's go!
[Fade to black]
[Laharl returns to his castle, and is standing in front of Pleinair]
<Tutorial: The Dark Assembly>
Welcome to the Dark Assembly. Here you can create characters as well as submit
proposals. In order to submit proposals, you have to have energy known as
"Mana". You can gain Mana by defeating enemies. If you want, you can use the
mana you have right now to make a new character. A "Cleric" might be useful for
healing, while a "Warrior" or "Brawler" might come in handy when attacking. If
Prince Laharl makes the characters, they will become his loyal pupils. Manage
their growth carefully.
Pleinair: What would you like to learn about?
<Tutorial: The Dark Assembly>
At the Assembly, you can create pupils and submit proposals. For simple
requests, the Assembly won't need to debate. For important ones, however, you
will need their approval. Don't forget to visit the Dark Assembly, or life in
the Netherworld will be hell.
<Tutorial: Mana>
"Mana" is the energy needed for a character to summon the Assembly. You gain
mana by defeating enemies. The stronger the enemy defeated, the more mana
your character will gain. Only the character who deals the final blow to an
enemy will receive mana. Keep that in mind when deciding who will finish off
the enemy. Remember: No Mana, no Assembly.
<Tutorial: Creating Pupils>
By creating characters at the Assembly, you can add allies to your party. The
character that addresses the Assembly will become a mentor, and the new
character will become his/her pupil. At first, you will only be able to
create characters with low capabilities because of your limited Mana. There
are a number of ways to increase the variety of characters you can create.
For example, if you level up a warrior, at some point a stronger warrior
class will become available. Another case is where a new class appears when
you've leveled up pupils from several different classes. There are many
hidden classes to discover. Think creatively, Prince! You can even create
monster pupils once you've defeated that monster in battle. But, the amount
of Mana required depends on how many of that monster type you've killed. At
first it will require a lot of mana, but as you kill more monsters from that
class, it will become less expensive.
<Tutorial: Promotion Exam>
If you select "Promotion Exam" at the Assembly, you'll be thrown into battle.
Only the character taking the exam may participate in this battle. Your rank
will go up if you pass the exam. Your HP/SP will be restored as well. As your
Rank goes up, you can submit new proposals, and more influential Senators
will begin to attend sessions. It's to your advantage to get Senators with
high influence on your side, but be careful not to upset them! For your
information, the game will end if you fail the exam. Don't push your luck
too much!
<Tutorial: Transmigration>
At Rank 3, you will be able to select "Transmigrate" when visiting the
Assembly. By Transmigrating, you can restart a character from Level 1 in a
new class. A Transmigrated character will start out stronger than a new
character, and his/her stats will go up faster. Your character's "Inheritance
Rate" will depend upon the capability level that you choose for him/her. The
Inheritance Rate is the percentage of magic and Special Techniques that a
transmigrated character will retain. The higher the capability you select,
the higher the Inheritance Rate will be, but not even "Genius" is at 100%.
Furthermore, character-specific Techniques cannot be carried over. With all
this in mind, if you repeat this process in a well-planned manner, you can
build powerful characters. If you are really ambitious, you can try to
build a character with all possible magic and Special Techniques.
<Tutorial: Proposals>
More proposals become available to you as your Rank increases. For proposals
that require the approval of the Assembly, the Senators will hold a vote. When
you visit the Assembly, the current total Senatorial vote points will be
listed beside "Influence". The outcome is not determined by a simple majority
rule; the weight of a Senator's vote is based on his/her personal influence.
When you are ready for the Senate to vote, open the menu by pressing Triangle.
If the difference between the Yeas and Nays is equal to or more than the Mana
cost of the proposal, then it will pass. Simply put, for the proposal to pass,
the following must hold true: Yeas - Nays [greater than or equal to] Mana
required for proposal.
<Tutorial: How to Win Votes>
If you are a true demon, you will get your way by any means. First, find out
each Senator's opinion. (Highlight the Senator with the cursor when the
Assembly is in session.) If Senators with high influence are leaning against
you, try giving them gifts. They may start to like you. Press X when the
cursor is pointed at a Senator, and you'll be able to select a gift for
him/her from your Item Bag. An influential Senator's vote can be very
valuable to you. Giving them something they don't want will only make them
angry. Give them what they want. The impression you make with a Senator
will carry over into future sessions, so don't be stingy with your bribes.
Once you have finished campaigning, press Triangle and select "Begin the
Vote" or "Return to the Castle". You can choose to leave if you aren't
confident of a victory, but the Mana you've spent will not be reimbursed.
Now, let's say that you picked "Begin the Vote". Even if they like you,
they're still demons: unreliable. Don't expect them to agree with you all
the time. But, it's unforgivable to disagree even after you bribed them,
isn't it? Isn't it!? In cases like this, select "Persuade by force". Once
you've made this selection, you'll have to forcefully persuade all
dissenting Senators to change their minds. Any supporters that you
accidentally hit will reverse their votes, so please be careful. Of
course, if all dispatched (max 10) characters are defeated, the game will
be over. If you kill all the opposing Senators, your proposal will be passed.
But, the Senators killed will return in future sessions only to loathe you
more, so prepare yourself...
[Laharl walks toward the Dimensional Gate]
Zommie: Hey Prince, have you gone to the hospital?
Zommie: You should make sure you heal everybody after a battle.
Prinny Squad: Treatment may not be free (it costs HL), but please heal us,
too, dood.
[Zommie gives Laharl 300 HL]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Zommie: There is a new demon named Vyers who has been gaining strength.
Laharl: Never heard of him.
Laharl: Probably no one important.
Item World Gatekeeper: Welcome. This is the gateway to the Item World. The Item
World is one of the most dangerous places in the
Netherworld. Walk in unprepared, and you may die. The
topography, Geo Panels, and Geo Symbols change every
time, so you might run into gaps in your path. I'm not
to blame if you enter without an item to escape...
*giggle*
<Tutorial: The Item World>
The Item World is the world inside all items. There are so many troublesome
"residents" dwelling inside the Item World that it might be best to just subdue
them. Be careful, though! Some are quite strong. If you don't level up before
facing them, you may suffer a humiliating defeat. To enter the Item World of an
item you have equipped, you must first unequip that item. Note that you cannot
take that item with you because you are going inside it. Remember to equip
something in its place.
<Tutorial: Item Status>
The characteristics of an item can be viewed in the Item Status Screen. Let me
explain the info you'll see. When you select an item, you will see its status.
We'll start from the top. "Rarity" is just that, its rarity. The lower the
number, the rarer it is. "Lv" indicates the level of the item. For each floor
you travel down in the Item World, the item's level goes up by 1. "Pop"
indicates the population limit for the "Specialists" that live in the item.
* See "Specialists" for more info. "HP", "SP", "ATK", and so on indicate how
much a character's stats will be raised when the item is equipped. Each circle
next to a stat represents a Specialist that boosts that stat. Two circles means
2 Specialists, etc. -ADD- and -BONUS- indicate the existence and number of
Specialists that raise stats other than HP-RES. If you change the page by
pressing Square, you can check out all the Specialists dwelling in that item.
For example, "Coach 7" would mean that there is a Specialist that can add 7
extra points to a character's SP. An "Alchemist" can add the Poison effect to
your attacks, while a "Pharmacist" can help protect you from Poison. The stats
on the first page of information already reflect the Specialists present. While
some items may look similar, they are often very different due to their Rarity
and Specialists. Keep a close eye out while shopping for the ideal item.
<Tutorial: Leveling Up Items>
For each floor you clear inside an item, that item will go up one level. The
farther down you go, the stronger the enemies will be. You do not have to
defeat every Resident, so if you feel endangered, head for the Dimensional
Gate. You can only exit the Item World after clearing every 10th floor, unless
you have an item called "Mr. Gency's Exit" which allows you to escape at any
time. Plan carefully before entering an item. Also, you can start from the same
floor you left off at in an Item World. Try to reach the bottom!
<Tutorial: Specialists>
There are some good Residents in the Item World, too. They are called
"Specialists". If you press Square at the Item Status Screen, you may see a job
title like "Gladiator" or "Sentry" displayed on the screen. That means that
somewhere in that Item World there are Specialists that can boost the item's
ATK and DEF stats. For example, "Gladiator 4" indicates the existence of a
Specialist that can raise the item's ATK by 4 points. When you encounter
Specialists in the Item World, they are neither friend nor foe. If you are able
to defeat them, Prince, they will submit to you. And once they have submitted,
they will power up the item they inhabit. Also, once they have submitted, you
can move them from one item to another.
<Tutorial: Moving Residents>
Once you defeat Specialists, you can move them from one item to another. The
ability/bonus they provide to an item will also be transferred. There is a
limit to the population for each item, however. The number of Specialists
cannot exceed this limit. For example, if the screen says "Pop. 5/12", there
are 5 Residents living in the item, and the item can hold a maximum of 12. The
population limit is determined by the item's "Rarity".
<Tutorial: Combining Residents>
When the population reaches its limit, you can combine Residents to make room.
Select "Combine Residents", and then choose an item. Combining Residents only
works when more than 1 Resident of the same job are inhabiting a particular
Item World. The purpose of combining Residents is reorganizing and powering up.
Combining Residents will allow you to transfer other Specialists and further
power up an item. Note that the Specialist resulting from a combination will
provide the same total bonus as the component Specialists. By repeating this
process, you can make powerful items.
<Tutorial: Rarity>
"Rarity" is just that: it's how rare an item is (its worth). The rarer an item
(the lower its Rarity), the more valuable it is. The rarest items are called
"Rares" and "Legends". Rares and Legends are powerful items that allow for
large populations. Their Item Worlds also have more floors than normal items,
which means higher levels can be attained.
Longinus: Ohhhh! Finally, a warrior worthy of being my master! I am Longinus!
I am the mighty spear that served King Krichevskoy!! With the King no
longer, I shall serve as your spear! Now, pull me out!
Dimensional Gatekeeper: I have added "Vyers Castle" to the list of available
areas. It is fairly new, so I do not know much about
it. However, it is rumored that a very able man lives
there.
Etna: Hmmm... Whatcha gonna do, Prince? Should we take a peek?
Laharl: Definitely. I'll slaughter the master of the castle as the 1st step to
becoming Overlord!
=== ii. Vyers Castle ===
--- a. Magnificent Gate ---
[No script]
--- b. Blessed Court ---
[Camera shows a beautiful castle courtyard]
Etna: Wow. This is a pretty nice place.
Etna: Ah! That vase would sell for a lot.
Laharl: Fool! That makes us petty thieves.
Laharl: I can't disgrace the name of the Overlord. I have to be impartial
and...
Etna: Impartial and... what?
Laharl: ...plunder everything!!
Etna: Ohh! That's our Prince! You're so ruthless.
Prinny Squad: Hey there, you atrocious fiend!
Etna: You cold-blooded monster!
Prinny Squad: A demon among demons!
Laharl: Hmph... Quit complimenting me so much... It's embarrassing.
Laharl: Now, listen up! I want you to pillage and plunder anything and
everything in this castle!!
Prinny Squad: Aye aye, dood!
Laharl: Haaahahahaha!!
[Fade to black]
--- c. Corridor of Love ---
[No Script]
--- d. Hall of Caresses ---
[Camera shows a magnificent room within Vyers Castle, highlighted by a red
couch in the center]
Laharl: Hm? Is this the last room?
Voice: Haaahahahaha!!
Laharl: Who's there!?
Voice: How rude, invading a man's house and asking him, "Who's there?"
Voice: But, I give you credit for your bravery.
Voice: Haaaaaaahhhh!!
Sassy Demon: Voila!
Sassy Demon: ...Forgive moi, I must leave you in awe.
Sassy Demon: My name is Vyers. I am the lord of this castle.
Etna: Vyers? Isn't he the demon that's been knocking off competition for the
throne...?
Vyers: Oui. That is correct, mademoiselle.
Vyers: I am an aristocrat with both strength and beauty... They call moi the
"Dark Adonis".
Vyers: ...Young man. I assume that you are the son of the late King
Krichevskoy, are you not?
Laharl: That's right. I'm Laharl, the heir to the throne.
Vyers: The heir to the throne?
Vyers: Hah! That is history, dear boy. Your existence has long been
forgotten...
Vyers: Are you blind to the horde of demons lining up to fight for the throne?
Laharl: So? I'm the heir. That's all that matters.
Laharl: If they've forgotten, then I'll just have to make them remember.
Vyers: I see. So you saw my potential and decided to strike first against
moi...
Vyers: Such wonderful intuition... Well played, son of Krichevskoy.
Laharl: I've never even heard of you. It's only a coincidence that we're here.
Laharl: You're just a tiny stepping stone on my path to the throne.
Vyers: *gasp* How dare you! I am the Dark Adonis Vy...
Laharl: Who gives a damn about you? Your new name is "Mid-Boss".
Vyers: Mi, Mi, Mid-Boss!?
Etna: Looks like you hurt his pride, Prince.
Mid-Boss: Unforgivable...
Mid-Boss: That is unforgivable!!!!
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera displays the same room seen before the battle
took place]
Mid-Boss: Heh... I have underestimated your skill. I took you for but a child.
Mid-Boss: But, that was an error in judgement... I am too kind-hearted.
Laharl: Liar. You were serious just now.
Etna: How pathetic. Nothing's worse than a sore loser.
Mid-Boss: Ugh...! What repulsive little brats you are.
Mid-Boss: I shall come to return the favor, so do not forget moi!!
Laharl: Alright, let's collect the spoils and head home.
Etna: Uh... Prince, I need to use the restroom.
Prinny Squad: Master Etna ran away.
Prinny Squad: ...which means... Dood, we're gonna hafta carry all this?
Prinny Squad: We're Master Etna's vassals, not the Prince's...
Laharl: Etna's vassals are my vassals. And my vassals do what I say.
Laharl: Now, get to work.
Prinny Squad: Doooooood...
Big Sis Prinny: Now, now. It's only until the next red moon, right?
Prinny Squad: I guess you're right, dood. I'll get to work.
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a dark room in a seemingly different area]
Etna: ...No, he doesn't suspect a thing.
Voice: I see... But still, how did he survive after drinking that potion...?
Voice: If he fully recovers, this will become a difficult task...
Etna: Don't worry. If you leave it to me, the throne will be yours.
Voice: Are you sure you can deliver on that promise?
Etna: ...Yes. Remember, in exchange...
Voice: I know. When I reign supreme as the Overlord, I shall return it to you.
Etna: ......
Voice: Hmhmhm...
Voice: Hahahahahaha!!
Episode: 1
Prince of the Netherworld
End.
=== iii. Mid-Boss Ending ===
(NOTE: This ending is seen by losing to Mid-Boss in Episodes 1, 4, 6, or
10)
[Camera shows a dark area]
Mid-Boss: Huh? I have won...
Mid-Boss: Haha... This is not as I expected, but...
Mid-Boss: I am simply too strong! I am simply too beautiful! Ahh, how
sinful it is...
Mid-Boss: They will eventually rise again to face the challenge, but in the
meantime...
Mid-Boss: O flowers! O trees! O grass! Come, celebrate my strength!
Mid-Boss: Let the music begin.
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a picture of Mid-Boss sitting on the throne as the credits
roll]
Fin
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ Episode 2: Enter Flonne +
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Next Episode
[Camera shows a series of screen shots in a comic book fashion]
Etna: Finally, the time has come for Prince Laharl to pay for all his evil
deeds!
Laharl: Hey.
Etna: Now, Etna will fulfill the late Prince's wish and succeed him to the
throne.
Laharl: I'm not dead.
Etna: So long, Prince! Your humble vassal Etna will put your money and power to
good use.
Laharl: You're one scary girl.
Etna: Next on Hyper Dimensional Demon Gal Etna, Episode 2: The Birth of Queen
Etna
Etna: A new era of the Netherworld begins!
Laharl: You're delusional...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an angelic world, complete with clouds, a single tree, the ocean,
and an obelisk in the middle of the screen]
[Words appear on screen as a voice narrates]
Celestia - a world where beings known as angels live. The Netherworld,
Celestia, and the human world... legend has it that these worlds are connected.
This is one of such nexuses, between the Netherworld and Celestia. However, it
is sealed by a gate constructed by the angels of ancient times...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an area above the clouds, with multiple plateaus floating in the
background]
Cute Angel: Did you send for me, Master Lamington?
Seraph: Yes, I did.
Seraph: Here, Flonne. Have a look. The flowers are in full bloom.
Flonne: How beautiful!
Seraph: ......
Flonne: *giggle* I love these flowers.
Flonne: They are simple, yet so bright and lively...
Flonne: I want to be like these flowers...
Seraph: ...Flonne, listen carefully to what I have to say.
Flonne: Yes?
Seraph: As Seraph, I have orders for you, Angel Trainee Flonne.
Seraph: Go to the Netherworld and assassinate the Overlord, King Krichevskoy.
Flonne: Huh?
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the Episode 2 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl's Castle]
Flonne: Well, I'm here... at the Overlord's Castle.
Flonne: ...I still wonder why the Seraph picked me, though.
Flonne: Master Vulcanus would have been a much better choice...
Flonne: Not only that, but an assassination... What is the Seraph thinking?
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a courtyard within Celestia]
Stern Angel: Master Lamington! Master Lamington, are you here!?
Seraph: Why all the ruckus, Vulcanus? You scared the birds away.
Vulcanus: Who cares about the birds... I have an important question!
Vulcanus: Is it true you sent Flonne to assassinate King Krichevskoy!?
Seraph: Yes, it is true.
Vulcanus: Wha, wha, wha!? What did you do that for!?
Vulcanus: King Krichevskoy is the ruler of that abominable, dirty, rotten
Netherworld!!
Seraph: ......
Vulcanus: If you want him assassinated, it would make more sense to send me!
Vulcanus: Instead, you pick that Angel Trainee...
Vulcanus: You think too highly of her!
Vulcanus: I am very aggravated by this!
Seraph: ...That is exactly why you are not fit for this task.
Seraph: Besides, this is something that only Flonne can accomplish...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Flonne running through Laharl's throne room]
Flonne: Whoosh!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Flonne running behind Laharl's throne]
Flonne: Nin nin nin!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Flonne jumping into Laharl's bedroom]
[Flonne speaks to herself while turning every which way in confusion]
Flonne: Wumph!!
Flonne: Whew... Looks like I made it in without being seen.
Flonne: What do they call those guys in the human world? Oh, yes... "Ninjas"...
I always wanted to be one.
Flonne: Maybe I have potential. Nin nin<3
Flonne: ...But still, is it alright for me to be doing this?
Flonne: The angels all say that demons are evil, but are they really?
Flonne: It doesn't seem fair to judge somebody based on rumors alone.
Flonne: Even if it's the Seraph's orders, I don't feel right assassinating
somebody I don't know.
Flonne: ...Does that mean it's alright to assassinate somebody I DO know? That
seems wrong, too.
Flonne: Can't kill strangers... Hmmmm, can't kill acquaintances either...
...which means... ohhhh...
[Laharl walks up behind Flonne]
Laharl: Who are you, and why are you in my room talking to yourself!?
[Flonne turns around]
Flonne: Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!
[Flonne bops Laharl on the head, and Laharl gets knocked backwards]
Laharl: Owww...! What the heck did you do that for!?
Flonne: Oh, I'm sorry. You scared me, so I accidentally...
Flonne: (...Huh? Is he a demon...?)
Flonne: (There are demons this young...? I didn't know that.)
Laharl: Hmph... So, who are you?
Flonne: Me?
[Flonne takes a few steps toward Laharl]
Flonne: Nice to meet you. I'm an assassin.
[Flonne turns around]
Flonne: Whoops. I wasn't supposed to say that.
[Laharl takes a few steps toward Flonne]
Laharl: ...You're pretty dense, aren't you?
[Flonne turns toward Laharl]
Flonne: My! How rude, calling somebody you just met dense!
Laharl: I think that an assassin who tries to kill someone in his sleep is a
lot ruder.
Flonne: ...You're right. I apologize.
Laharl: (...Is she really an assassin?)
Flonne: It looks like I failed this time, so I guess I'll be leaving now.
[Flonne takes a bow]
Flonne: I'll be back again. Please take care.
[Flonne runs out of the room]
Laharl: H, Hey! Wait!
Laharl: Someone! Get in here, now!!
[Etna walks into the room and puts her hand on her hip]
Etna: Why are you yelling at this time of night? Ohhh, did you have a
nightmare?
[Laharl crosses his arms, his eyes turn red, and his hair sticks straight up]
Laharl: No, you fool! An assassin has infiltrated the castle!
Etna: Huh?
[Laharl becomes relaxed again]
Laharl: What happened to the Prinnies that were supposed to be on patrol!?
Etna: They've partied themselves to sleep.
[Laharl's hair sticks straight up, and his eyes turn red again]
Laharl: Those idiots...!!
Laharl: I'm gonna smack 'em! Wake them up, now!!
Laharl: We've got an assassin to track down!!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in his room]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Goleck: Have you saved yet?
Etna: Huh? Come to think of it...
Etna: Prince, have we saved yet?
Manty: It's a bit noisy. Is there some sort of party? Party hardy!
Laharl: ...Why are all my vassals like this?
Etna: Ever take a look in the mirror?
Dratti: Prince, weren't you assassinated?
Laharl: Stop killing me in your head!
Gargo: I heard about the assassin.
Gargo: Congratulations! Assassination attempts mean that you're a
full-fledged demon.
Laharl: ...Am I supposed to be happy?
Ghoss: Prince, have you visited the Dark Assembly?
Ghoss: You need to milk the system for all it's worth to have an edge in
battle.
Laharl: Now is not the time...
Zommie: If you're looking for the assassin, I saw her walk by here.
Zommie: I think she used the Dimensional Gate to escape.
Laharl: ...If you saw all this, why didn't you chase after her?
Zommie: That would require effort on my part.
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Ah, Prince. An unfamiliar girl was just here to use the
Dimensional Gate.
Laharl: Where'd she go!?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: She wanted to go someplace where nobody could find her,
so I sent her to the "Frozen River".
Etna: Um, doesn't revealing that information defeat the entire purpose of her
escaping?
=== i. Frozen River ===
--- a. Forsaken Land ---
[No script]
--- b. Icy Breath ---
[Camera shows a land filled with snow and ice]
Flonne: ......
Laharl: There she is!
Etna: What? She's the assassin?
Etna: I was expecting somebody a little more... menacing. Oh, well.
Laharl: Just shut up and capture her.
Prinny Squad: Aye aye, dood.
Flonne: Prima Pretty Prippanica!
Flonne: Mighty warriors, protect me!
Zombie: Oooooooooooooohhhhh!!
Etna: Angelic language...!?
Etna: Prince, she must be from Celestia.
Laharl: Makes no difference to me.
Laharl: Angel or god, anyone who opposes me will suffer a terrifying death.
Laharl: Hmhmhm...! Say your prayers!
Flonne: Please don't push yourselves too hard. You guys can run if it gets
dangerous.
Laharl: Don't let her escape!
Laharl: We'll teach her a lesson!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an area in Celestia with clouds and floating plateaus]
Seraph: ......
Voice: Hmhmhm...
Seraph: Reveal yourself!
Seraph: Oh, it is you. Please do not startle me like that.
Seraph: So... How are things progressing?
Voice: Well, I cannot say that they have gone perfectly, but there is nothing
to be concerned about.
Seraph: I see... Forgive me for putting such a heavy burden on you.
Voice: Please... It was my idea to begin with.
Voice: By the way, how is the girl doing? Has she managed to meet Laharl
safely?
Seraph: I would not use the word "safely", but she is managing in her own way.
Voice: You have a lot of faith in her.
Seraph: Yes... Just as you have faith in him.
[Fade to black]
--- c. Eternal Winter ---
[Camera shows an icy field where Laharl and Etna have caught up to Flonne]
Flonne: How persistent... Are all demons like this?
Flonne: I have no other choice. I'll have to use a sleep spell. Nighty-night!
Etna: Oh no, you don't!
[A red glow begins emitting from Etna]
Etna: Fryer Fire Frapparisque!
Etna: Flames, burn that girl to the ground!
[A white glow begins emitting from Flonne]
Flonne: Berry Barrier Balidaire!
Flonne: Mirror, reflect the flames!
[Etna fires a Fire spell, which bounces off of Flonne's Reflect spell, just
misses a dodging Etna, and burns Laharl]
Etna: Whoa!
Laharl: Ow!!
Etna: Uh... Sorry, Prince.
Laharl: Ugh...! My hair...!
[Laharl takes a few steps toward Flonne]
Laharl: Now you've done it! I had my hair just how I wanted it! This is
unforgivable!
[Laharl's eyes turn red, and his hair sticks straight up in the air]
Laharl: Feel the wrath of Laharl!!
[Flonne runs away]
[Fade to black]
--- d. White Death ---
[Camera shows Laharl and Etna cornering Flonne against an icy wall]
Laharl: You can't escape!
Laharl: I'm proud to say that I'm the most persistent demon in all the
Netherworld!
Flonne: Is that so? Wow... That's really something.
[Laharl takes a few steps toward Flonne]
Laharl: ...Are you trying to make a fool of me?
[Etna steps forward and faces Laharl from Laharl's left]
Etna: No, I think that's the way she is.
Flonne: *giggle* Now it's my turn to show off a little.
Flonne: But, I'll have to use the item the Seraph gave me, so I can only do it
once.
[Flonne takes a step forward]
Flonne: Are you ready? Here I go!
[Laharl and Etna face each other]
Etna: Prince... I think we're playing by her rules...
[A white glow begins emitting from Flonne]
Flonne: Durian Dragon Dranyago!
Flonne: Dragon, come forth!!
[A Green Dragon appears in between Flonne, Laharl, and Etna]
Dragon: Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!
[Etna turns toward Laharl]
Etna: ...Prince, we have to fight THIS?
[Laharl faces Etna]
Laharl: We don't have much choice, do we?
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows the same map where the battle took place]
Flonne: Wow... You defeated my dragon.
Laharl: Hmhmhm... You've caused a lot of trouble for me.
Laharl: I don't know who hired you, but I'll make you regret the day you tried
to assassinate the great Laharl!
Flonne: Uh... Excuse me, but...
Flonne: Why would I want to assassinate you?
Laharl: Huh?
Flonne: I am Angel Trainee Flonne.
Flonne: I am here by order of the Seraph to assassinate the Overlord, King
Krichevskoy.
Laharl: ...You're here to kill my old man?
Flonne: Your old man...?
Flonne: That means... you're the King's son?
Etna: Doesn't anyone in Celestia read the newspaper?
Flonne: ...?
Laharl: ...You came all the way from Celestia for nothing.
Laharl: My old man died 2 years ago.
Flonne: *sniff*
Flonne: *sniff* ...I'm sorry...
Laharl: H, Hey! Why are you crying?
Flonne: Your father passed away, right...?
Flonne: You'll never see him again...
Flonne: When I think about that, it makes me sad...
Laharl: Huh?
Laharl: Are you crazy!?
Laharl: You came here to assassinate him, right? Why should you be sad?
Flonne: Are you not sad?
Laharl: Me? I don't have that emotion.
Flonne: That's not true.
Flonne: When you lose someone or something important to you, you cry, don't
you? Your heart aches, doesn't it?
Laharl: Hmph... I don't understand a word you're saying.
Flonne: How come?
Laharl: "How come?"
Because I'm a demon, of course!
Flonne: Demons don't know sadness?
Laharl: E, Exactly! I've never experienced such an emotion in my entire life!
Flonne: If that's true, then does that mean demons don't know love, either?
Flonne: Sadness is only possible because of love.
Laharl: You're right. Demons have no love, either!
Flonne: That's...
Flonne: That's just... too sad...
Laharl: (She sounds just like my mother.)
Laharl: (How stupid! Love...?)
Laharl: (What good is it? What's the point in having it?)
Laharl: (Love is the reason Mother is dead!)
Laharl: (I don't believe... I'll never believe in love!!)
Flonne: (If demons really don't know love, then it's my duty as a Celestian to
to explore the matter.)
Flonne: (I was ordered to assassinate the Overlord, but this must be a sign
from the heavens.)
Flonne: (It has to be!)
Flonne: (Whether demons are pure evil or not... If they really don't feel
love... I will bear witness to the truth!)
Laharl: What's love good for!? I don't need it...
Laharl: Demons like me don't need that kind of crap!
Flonne: If that is true, then demons are a real threat to Celestia.
Flonne: Since I can't complete my mission, I have decided that my new goal is
to learn the true nature of demons.
Flonne: I must know for certain whether or not demons are capable of love.
Flonne: And if necessary...
Flonne: I will carry out my original mission with a new target!
Laharl: Hmhmhm...
Laharl: Hmhmhm!!
Laharl: Haaahahahaha!!
Laharl: Alright! Be my guest!
Laharl: I shall burn a true vision of horror into that empty head of yours!
[Flonne joins the party]
Etna: *sigh*
Etna: Prince, what are you doing recruiting an assassin... and an angel at
that?
Etna: (...But, this might avert his attention from me.)
Etna: (*giggle* Perfect timing<3)
[Fade to Black]
Episode: 2
Enter Flonne
End.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ Episode 3: A Hint of Kindness +
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Next Episode
[Camera shows a series of screen shots in a comic book fashion]
Etna: At long last, the nefarious angel Flonne seems to have forsaken her evil
ways.
Flonne: N, Nefarious angel?
Etna: But, can an old dog learn new tricks!?
Etna: Flonne suddenly reverts to a killing machine, slaughtering a crowd of
innocent demons!
Flonne: K, Killing machine!?
Etna: Finally, she transforms into a space monster! Could this be the end of
the Netherworld!?
Flonne: S, Space monster!?
Etna: Alright! It's time for me to transform!!
Etna: Next on Space Detective Etna, Episode 3: Etna vs Space Monster Flonne
Etna: I'll protect the Netherworld at any cost!!
Flonne: I wanna be a space detective, too!
Etna: Too bad.
[Fade to black]
{Camera shows Laharl's castle]
[Fade to black]
{Camera shows Laharl's throne room]
Laharl: Salary?
Etna: Yep. Today's the Prinny Squad's payday.
Laharl: I get that part.
Laharl: Now, explain to me why I have to pay YOUR vassals' salary.
Etna: My vassals are your vassals, right?
Etna: Then, it's only natural that you sign their paychecks.
Laharl: Ugh... I can't argue with that...
Laharl: ...Fine. But, it's not comin' outta my pocket.
Etna: Huh? I thought you had plenty of money.
Laharl: That's my allowance! No one's touching it!
Etna: Stingy...
Laharl: Shut up! ...So, who's the richest guy around here?
Laharl: We'll just loot his place!!
Flonne: ...Is he always like this?
Etna: Yep, always.
Flonne: I've never met anybody like that in Celestia.
Etna: I'd be amazed if you did.
Etna: But, you won't last long in the Netherworld if something like this
surprises you.
Flonne: Oooh... This is such a culture shock to me...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the Episode 3 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in front of his throne]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Goleck: Why are the folks up in Celestia sending an assassin here now?
Goleck: There hasn't been any interaction between us and them for thousands of
years...
Laharl: Angels hating demons is old news. But, this may be the start of
something big.
Laharl: Things could get interesting. Hmhmhm...
Manty: Where is the assassin? I'll take him on.
Flonne: Good day. I am Angel Trainee Flonne, the assassin dispatched from
Celestia. Pleased to meet you.
Manty: Oh, nice to meet you too...
Manty: Prince, you sure this is the assassin?
Laharl: ...Don't ask.
Dratti: If you don't have money, steal it!
Dratti: It's so cool that "playing dirty" is permitted in the Netherworld.
Flonne: I don't think that anyone gave permission...
Gargo: The assassin was an angel?
Gargo: What is the world coming to?
Ghoss: Prince, have you been to the Item World?
Ghoss: If you want to level up an item, you must travel deeper into the dungeon
of the Item World.
Ghoss: To power up an item, you must defeat the Residents known as
"Specialists" and have them submit to you.
Ghoss: There are other things you should know, so ask the guide to the Item
World.
Etna: Wow! Such friendly advice coming from a demon!
Zommie: It's not so great to be rich, knowing how the Prince operates.
Flonne: I agree.
Dimensional Gatekeeper: I have located the richest demon in the vicinity. But
due to a barrier, I cannot open a gate there.
Laharl: So, what can we do?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: You need a key.
Laharl: A key...?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Yes. In order to open a closed gate, you must fulfill a
specific condition. The condition for this gate is that
you must be equipped with an item that is level 10 or
higher.
Etna: The Prince has to equip it?
Flonne: This gate key stuff is pretty picky.
Dimensional Gatekeeper: You must enter the Item World in order to level up an
item. Let me warn you that the Item World for a highly
ranked item has many strong enemies. My advice is to
start with a common sword to avoid getting in over your
head. Please be careful, Prince.
[Dimensional Gatekeeper gives Laharl a Mr. Gency's Exit]
<Tutorial: Mr Gency's Exit>
By using this item, you can return to the Overlord's Castle from the Item
World. In addition, you can return to where you left off at a later date.
[Laharl goes to the Item World and powers up an item to level 10]
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Prince! I see that you have a level 10+ item equipped.
I will now add "Dinero Palace" to the list of available
areas. Once a gate is open, it will remain open. You no
longer need to equip an item of level 10 or higher.
Laharl: Dinero Palace... Sounds rich to me.
Etna: *giggle* I can't wait to see what's there<3
Prinny Squad: Dood, we'll work hard for our paycheck!
=== i. Dinero Palace ===
--- a. Gaudy Entance ---
[No script]
--- b. Golden Courtyard ---
[Camera shows the courtyard from within Dinero Palace, highlighted by a central
staircase]
Laharl: What the...!? These are all from the castle.
Etna: It was probably taken when the King died.
Laharl: ...So, this place belongs to an ex-vassal.
Laharl: Hmhmhm...This'll be fun!!
Laharl: Hey, Prinnies! This is for your paychecks! You better work hard!!
Prinny Squad: Aye aye, dood!
Flonne: Hmmmmmm.
Flonne: Netherworld Prinnies are a lot different than Celestial Prinnies...
Flonne: In Celestia, Prinnies, cook, clean, and do the laundry.
Etna: But they're all the same on the inside.
Flonne: On the inside? What do you mean?
Etna: You're an angel, and you don't know these things?
Etna: Prinnies have human soul inside them.
Etna: Most of 'em were pretty worthless in their past lives, like murderers or
thieves.
Etna: They work as Prinnies in the Netherworld and Celestia to atone for their
sins.
Etna: In Celestia, they do good deeds for free.
Etna: In the Netherworld, they do ultra-hard labor for less than minimum wage.
Etna: Once they've redeemed themselves or saved enough money, they can be
reincarnated.
Etna: I don't know all the details, but that's the basic idea.
Flonne: I see.
Flonne: But, why do they work for money in the Netherworld?
Etna: You've never heard of the saying, "money makes the Netherworld go round"?
Flonne: ...? I don't get it. Is money that important?
Etna: Of course it is! Geez, you Celestians...
Etna: Look, there's nothin' more important than money, in this world or any
other!
Flonne: Of course there is! Love and friendship and...
Etna: Huh?
Etna: What good is that stuff?
Etna: Is your head full of flowers or something?
Flonne: Yes, I love flowers.
Etna: Oh, geez... Your head IS full of flowers.
[Fade to black]
--- c. Flashy Passage ---
[Camera shows a hallway within Dinero Palace]
Etna: Ah! Prince, look!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a portrait of a regal demon]
Laharl: It's a portrait of my old man...
Flonne: Oh... So, this is what Mr. Krichevskoy looked like?
Etna: That's right. He was a magnificent Overlord.
Laharl: Hmph. Not even.
Laharl: I was ready to dethrone him myself, but he went and croaked on his own.
Etna: Hey Prince, can I have it?
Laharl: Sure, go ahead.
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the Golden Courtyard]
Flonne: ...Come to think of it, how did he pass away?
Etna: Choked on a black pretzel.
Flonne: ...Huh?
Flonne: The Overlord of the Netherworld died by choking on a pretzel!?
Etna: Well, it happened... So I guess anything's possible.
Flonne: *sigh* And this was the person I was ordered to assassinate...?
[Fade to black]
--- d. Lavish Hall ---
[Camera shows the throne room within Dinero Palace]
Greedy Demon: One, two, three, four...
Greedy Demon: *snicker* O money, how do I love thee?$ Let me count the ways<3$
Greedy Demon: With you to fund my military campaign, I shall become the next
Overlord!$ *snort*
Laharl: Long time no see, Hoggmeiser.
Hoggmeiser: Who's there!?$
Laharl: Hmhmhm... Don't tell me you've forgotten me.
Hoggmeiser: ...Who are you?$
Laharl: Laharl!! The heir to the throne!! King Krichevskoy's son!!!!
Hoggmeiser: ...Oh yeah$ *snort*
Hoggmeiser: Ever since the King died, I knew I was forgetting something...
Ahhhh, so it was you, Prince$
Laharl: You call yourself a vassal!?
Etna: You know how demons are. You always say not to be so picky about the
details.
Laharl: I'm not a detail!
Etna: Oh, don't be so self-centered.
Hoggmeiser: I'm glad you helped refresh my memory$ It was nagging me like a
fish bone stuck in my throat$ *snort*
Laharl: F, Fish bone!? You...!
Hoggmeiser: ...Well, what do you want?$
Laharl: Whaddya mean, what do I want? Now that my old man's dead, I'm the
Netherworld's next Overlord!
Laharl: I'm taking back everything that's mine... And the rest of your fortune,
too!
Hoggmeiser: *snicker*
Hoggmeiser: Don't push your luck$ *snort* Just because you're the King's son,
it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want$
Hoggmeiser: It's strength that counts in the Netherworld$ If you want what is
now mine, you'll have to take it by force$
Laharl: That's exactly what I had in mind!
Laharl: Enough talk; let's go!!
Flonne: (Fighting over money and power...)
Flonne: (Were the angels right about demons...?)
Flonne: (If they really are evil, then...)
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows the throne room again]
Laharl: Hmhmhm... you lose. I'm taking everything, as promised.
Hoggmeiser: Y, You can't!$ I won't be able to survive without my money!$
Laharl: Well then, I'll just finish you off now.
Hoggmeiser: *squeal*
Flonne: (How cruel... Not only is he taking his money, but his life, too...)
Flonne: (I can't let this happen!)
Flonne: (If worse comes to worse, I'll stop him with my own two hands.)
[Flash of white comes across the screen]
Kid Demon: Wait, you bully!!
Laharl: Who are you? Hoggmeiser's son?
Hoggmeiser's Son: ......
Laharl: Let go. I won't go easy on you just because you're a kid.
Hoggmeiser's Son: ......
Laharl: ...Hey, kid. Why are you risking your life for this greedy pig?
Laharl: You wanna die?
Hoggmeiser's Son: ......
Flonne: Don't you understand, Laharl?
Flonne: This is love.
Laharl: Here we go again...
Laharl: Love, love, love. Is that all you've got in your puny little head!? You
damn Love Freak!
Flonne: You can call me whatever you want. But, why is it that you refuse to
believe in love?
Flonne: You reject it because you're afraid of it! Isn't that right?
[Screen goes white]
[Camera shows Laharl's castle in an apparent flashback]
Noble Demon: Laharl, my son.
Laharl: ...Hm?
Noble Demon: What do you think of me? Do you love me?
Laharl: ...No, I hate you.
Laharl's Father: Hm... A typical answer for a demon.
Laharl's Father: Which is fine, for now. But, one day...
[Screen goes white]
[Camera goes back to the throne room within Dinero Palace]
Laharl: (Hmph... Now she's got me thinking about my old man...)
Laharl: (My old man, huh...)
Laharl: (What was he trying to tell me that time?)
Laharl: (......)
Laharl: (...Hmph, this is stupid. Why am I even thinking about this?)
Laharl: (It's all that Love Freak's fault...!)
Laharl: ...Forget it. I've wasted enough of my time.
Etna: Huh? You're not going to finish him?
Laharl: It wouldn't make me any richer.
Laharl: Alright, start taking the good stuff!
Laharl: ...But, make sure you leave some behind for them.
Flonne: Laharl...
Laharl: Hmph...
[Hoggmeiser joins the party]
Flonne: Master Lamington, I finally understand.
Flonne: Those words you spoke to me...
[Screen goes white]
[Camera shows an area in Celestia in an apparent flashback]
Flonne: Master Lamington.
Seraph: What is it, Flonne?
Flonne: The angels told me that the demons are all evil. Is that true?
Seraph: What do you think?
Flonne: Hmmmm... I've never met one, so I don't know.
Seraph: Haha...
Seraph: Listen carefully, Flonne. There is no such thing as absolute evil or
absolute good.
Seraph: The angels assume that they are good and the demons are evil. That is
an unfortunate misconception.
Seraph: Demons do have love. The angels... and in fact, most demons, just do
not realize it.
Seraph: If we can guide them... If we can make them see, then one day...
[Screen goes white]
[Camera goes back to the throne room within Dinero Palace]
Flonne: Master Lamington, I will accompany Laharl for a little while longer.
Flonne: He is selfish, self-centered, and stubborn... And those aren't his only
shortcomings.
Flonne: But I have discovered a hint of kindness in his heart.
Flonne: It may be small right now...
Flonne: ...But I have great hope that he will learn to love.
Flonne: So, Master Lamington...
...please forgive my digression.
[Fade to black]
Episode: 3
A Hint of Kindness
End.
=== ii. Flonne Tragedy Ending ===
(NOTE: This ending is seen by killing 50 allies before the Lavish Hall
battle, then choosing to kill Hoggmeiser)
[After the battle, the camera shows the throne room again]
Laharl: Hmhmhm... you lose. I'm taking everything, as promised.
Hoggmeiser: Y, You can't!$ I won't be able to survive without my money!$
Laharl: Well then, I'll just finish you off now.
Hoggmeiser: *squeal*
Flonne: (How cruel... Not only is he taking his money, but his life, too...)
Flonne: (I can't let this happen!)
Flonne: (If worse comes to worse, I'll stop him with my own two hands.)
Flonne: Hold it!
Flonne: ...So, demons ARE evil.
Laharl: Fool... Of course they are.
Flonne: Then, you leave me no choice...
Flonne: I shall defeat you!
Laharl: Hmhmhm...!
Laharl: Good! Give it your best shot!
[Screen goes black, then multiple white flashes appear]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an area within Celestia]
Voice: ......
Seraph: It is a pity that it has come to this.
Voice: Yes... The gate between the Netherworld and Celestia may remain
forever sealed...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a picture of Flonne's feathers on a black background as the
credits roll]
Fin
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ VII. Episode 4: Gift From an Angel +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Next Episode
[Camera shows a series of screen shots in a comic book fashion]
Etna: Roaming the wild frontier, Etna is challenged by the Dark Chef Hao!
Etna: A Cooking Battle Deathmatch begins that will shake the earth's
foundation!
Prinny Squad: Sounds cheesy to me, dood.
Etna: This week's dish: Cajun style gumbo! And the ingredient - the Prinny
Squad!!
Prinny Squad: Dood!? Us!?
Etna: Etna struggled to resist the powers of the dark side of cooking!!
Etna: But then, Ajikage the Ninja Cook appears!!
Prinny Squad: Dood, what in the world...?
Etna: Next on Fire Chef Cooking Gal Etna, Episode 4: Etna 120%!!
Etna: With a pinch of murderous intent...
Prinny Squad: You're hopeless, dood...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a pitch-black room]
Vulcanus: Our little Flonne... She managed to escape the grasp of the demons...
Vulcanus: Hmph! She probably used her feminine charm.
Vulcanus: ...So, Krichevskoy was already dead.
Vulcanus: What I don't understand is why Flonne hasn't returned to Celestia.
Vulcanus: !!! Is it possible that she's trying to use the demons to gain
control of Celestia!?
Vulcanus: That's it! That has to be it! There's no other explanation!!
Vulcanus: *grunt* I won't allow it! My plan shall not be interfered with!
Vulcanus: ...Still, this demon den is so filthy...
Vulcanus: It reeks of evil.
Vulcanus: Hm? What's this book?
Vulcanus: Don't demons know how to put things away when they're done with them?
[Screen glows red]
Vulcanus: ---------------------!!!!
Vulcanus: What kind of book is this!? My god!!
Vulcanus: This page!
Vulcanus: This page!!
Vulcanus: All these pages...!!!
Vulcanus: Hah... hah...
Vulcanus: Hah... hah...!
[Red glow stops]
Vulcanus: ...Huh!?
Vulcanus: I mustn't! I mustn't fall for the demons' trap!
Vulcanus: Those cunning fiends! But I, Archangel Vulcanus, will not fall prey
to such a dirty trick.
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a room within Laharl's castle]
Vulcanus: Flonne... Where are you...?
Voice: Zzzzzzz...
Vulcanus: Hm!?
Voice: Zzzzzzz...
Vulcanus: *grunt* I found you.
Vulcanus: There is onyl one person who makes a noise like that when she sleeps!
[Fade to black]
{Camera shows a dark room]
Vulcanus: *grunt*
Vulcanus: Flonne... I'm taking your pendant.
Vulcanus: Rot in the depths of the Netherworld. *grunt*
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the Episode 4 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl's throne room]
Laharl: A pendant?
Flonne: Yes... It was gone when I woke up this morning.
Laharl: ...And what are you trying to say?
Laharl: That one of us stole your pendant?
Flonne: No... If it were you...
...you would steal it impartially, right?
Laharl: Hm... S, So you do get it.
Laharl: Then, what do you want me to do?
Flonne: I want you to...
...help me find my pendant...
Laharl: Huh? Do I look like a servant boy to you?
Flonne: No... but...
Etna: What's wrong, Flonne? You look tired.
Flonne: Y, Yes...
Flonne: The Seraph gave that pendant to me before I came to the Netherworld...
Flonne: An Angel Trainee like me cannot stay in the Netherworld very long
without that pendant...
Flonne: At this rate, I will lose all of my energy, and eventually die...
Etna: Hmmmm, is that so? Well, that sucks.
Etna: Prince, whatcha gonna do?
Laharl: Like I should care.
Laharl: She came to assassinate my old man in the first place.
Etna: That's our Prince. Even capable of turning his back on such a helpless
little girl.
Laharl: Of, Of course...
Flonne: L, Laharl...
Laharl: W, What? It's the truth, isn't it?
Flonne: Laharl...
Flonne: If you can find my pendant, I will give you something good.
Laharl: "Something good", you say?
Laharl: Hmph. If I wanted it, I'd just steal it from you.
Flonne: You would use violence on weak little me?
Laharl: Give it up, already! I'm a demon!
Laharl: It doesn't matter how you are! Even if you were old, maimed, or
diseased!
Flonne: ...Fine.
Flonne: Then, my gift will never be yours...
Laharl: ...What's that supposed to mean?
Flonne: ......
Laharl: Tell me!!
Flonne: ......
Laharl: ...Are you trying to provoke me?
Laharl: ......
Laharl: Hmph... Fine. I've got some time to kill.
Flonne: Laharl...
Laharl: But! Let me make one thing clear. I'm not doing this for your sake!
Laharl: And when I find the pendant, that "something good" is mine!
Flonne: Thank you, Laharl.
Laharl: You're an angel! You shouldn't be thanking demons.
Laharl: I do what I want, when I want!
Laharl: Remember that! Hmph!!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in front of his throne]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Goleck: I overheard the Prinnies talking about a "2nd Cycle". What does that
mean?
Manty: Us monster-type demons can only equip monster-type weapons.
Manty: Isn't that just unfair?
Dratti: Are you utilizing Team Attacks?
Gargo: When bribing Senators, it's best to bribe the highest level Senator
possible.
Gargo: The higher their level, the more influence they have.
Etna: So basically, money is power, huh?
Ghoss: Now that you mention it, I did see a suspicious man prowling around last
night.
Laharl: ...And what did you do?
Ghoss: Watched quietly from a distance, of course.
Zommie: Some middle-aged man went to the "Blazing Core" recently.
Zommie: Is he a tourist?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Prince, this is a serious matter.
Laharl: What's wrong?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Someone opened a gate to the "Blazing Core" without me
knowing. Who could have done this...?
Laharl: ...Maybe he knows where that pendant is.
Laharl: Alright! I shall find him and make him confess everything!
=== i. Blazing Core ===
--- a. Road of Flames ---
[Camera shows a mountain path highlighted by a lava-filled canyon]
Etna: It's so hot here!! What's with this place!?
Etna: This is too much for me. I'm outta here.
Laharl: Wait. Look at this.
Etna: A feather...?
Flonne: ------!! Let me see!
Etna: What's so special about it?
Flonne: ...This is an angel feather.
Laharl: It's not yours, is it?
Flonne: No... It's size... and the aura it radiates... They are both superior
to mine.
Flonne: This feather belongs to a high-level angel...
Laharl: Hmph, no wonder this place reeks of goodness.
Flonne: But, I came to the Netherworld under the Seraph's secret orders.
Flonne: Why would another angel be here...?
Etna: Prince, you think that angel stole Flonne's pendant?
Laharl: Hmmm. I'm surprised that a Love Freak like you would have enemies.
Flonne: That is not possible! An angel would never steal my pendant...
Laharl: But, only angels know about the pendant, right?
Flonne: W, Well...
Laharl: Ah... Forget it. We still have to find it, regardless.
Laharl: I don't care what kind of trouble those Celestians stir up for
themselves.
Flonne: ......
[Fade to black]
--- b. Parched Ground ---
[Camera shows Laharl, Etna, Flonne, and the Prinny Squad walking onto the
Parched Ground battle map]
Etna: I wanna go home. Why is it so hot?
Etna: Now, I'm all sweaty.
[Laharl turns toward Etna]
Etna: Prince, in this heat, Flonne's gonna shrivel up before we find the
pendant.
[Flonne takes a few steps toward Laharl and Etna]
Flonne: Huh? I'm fine.
Etna: How come?
[Camera angle shifts to Etna's face, while Laharl moves to her right]
[Etna's eyes turn red]
Etna: I'm gonna kill you if you say that angels don't sweat or have to go to
the bathroom.
[Etna calms down]
[Camera angle shifts back to facing Flonne's face]
Flonne: N, No. The medicine that a Prinny gave me seems to be helping.
Etna: Huh? One of 'em gave you medicine?
Etna: Prinnies aren't that nice.
...You must be hallucinating.
[Laharl turns toward Flonne]
Flonne: No, it's true! I feel much better now.
[Laharl turns toward Etna]
Etna: Okay, which one of 'em was it, then?
[Laharl turns toward Flonne as the Prinny Squad starts panicking silently]
Flonne: Ummmm...
[The party scans all the Prinnies]
Flonne: ...They all look the same.
Etna: ......
[Flonne takes a step toward Etna]
Flonne: B, But it's true!
Etna: Yeah, yeah. The heat must be getting to you, after all.
[Etna turns away from everyone and sulks]
Flonne: I'm telling the truth...
[Fade to black]
--- c. Blazing Field ---
[Camera shows the Blazing Field battle map]
Laharl: Hey, for future reference, what kind of guy is this Seraph?
Flonne: Future reference?
Laharl: Yeah. I may end up fighting him one day.
Laharl: I'm looking for your pendant. The least you could do is tell me.
Flonne: Well, I guess it's okay.
Etna: No, it's not.
Flonne: Well... Master Lamington, the Seraph, is a very kind person.
Flonne: He loves flowers and poems.
Laharl: Now, wait a second... I only wanna hear about his weak points...
Etna: Hmmmm, so you look up to the Seraph?
Flonne: Yes, of course. Is there someone that you look up to?
Etna: Me? The late King.
Laharl: What!? Then you don't look up to ME?
Etna: Nope.
Laharl: Why you...! You call yourself a vassal!?
Etna: Yeah... Sorta.
Laharl: ...! Someone shoudl teach you some manners...
Laharl: Enough of this! Let's find that pendant!
[Fade to black]
--- d. Molten Labyrinth ---
[Camera shows Vulcanus appearing into an area within the Blazing Core]
Vulcanus: *grunt*
Vulcanus: Flonne is probably breathing her last breath now...
Vulcanus: She could have lived a long life, had she not been so ambitious.
Vulcanus: *grunt* That fool.
Vulcanus: No one can stop me now...
[Small white glow begins to shine from Vulcanus]
Vulcanus: W, What!? The pendant's shining...!
Vulcanus: Gaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!! Hot-hot!! Too hottttttttt!!!
[Screen glows in white]
Vulcanus: I have no use for this anymore!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a dark area]
Voice: Ow!!
[Camera shows Mid-Boss standing in an area within the blazing core]
[A small white glow emits from the ground just in front of Mid-Boss]
Mid-Boss: Oooooooohhh, that hurt...
Mid-Boss: Who threw this? That was dangerous.
[Mid-Boss picks the pendant up from the ground]
Mid-Boss: Hmmm? This is a beautiful pendant.
Mid-Boss: It must be a gift from the heavens, a reward for my good behavior.
Mid-Boss: I thank you, o god...
Laharl: Moron. What demon thanks a god?
Mid-Boss: Huh...? Who just called moi a moron!?
[Camera pans out to show Laharl and Flonne standing on a path below Mid-Boss]
Laharl: Me.
Mid-Boss: Oh, what a lucky day, indeed. To be able to confront my rival once
again!
Laharl: ...Wait a second. Since when did I become your rival?
[Etna walks onto the scene]
Etna: Hey, it's Mid-Boss. Why're you still pestering us? We beat you already,
remember?
Mid-Boss: You should never assume that I am dead! Besides, my name is the Dark
Adonis...
[Flonne takes a few steps forward]
Flonne: Ah! My pendant!
Mid-Boss: Hmmm? What a lovely mademoiselle. You recognize this pendant?
[Flonne takes a few more steps toward Mid-Boss]
Flonne: Please, Mr. Mid-Boss! May I have the pendant? It's mine!
Mid-Boss: Ugh! With all due respect, I prefer to be called the "Dark Adonis"...
Flonne: I need it! I beg of you!
[Camera shows a closeup of Mid-Boss]
Mid-Boss: I, I cannot do that, even at the request of someone so lovely.
Mid-Boss: I found this pendant.
Mid-Boss: Therefore... It belongs to moi!
[Etna takes a step forward]
Etna: Man... He's as low as the Prince.
[Laharl and Etna turn toward each other, with Laharl's eyes red and his hair
straight in the air]
Laharl: Shut up! Don't put me on the same level as him!
[Everyone turns toward Mid-Moss]
Flonne: Oh, my! The pendant will punish those with a wicked heart.
Flonne: If you don't let go soon... you'll...!
[Camera focuses on Mid-Boss]
Flonne: ...Huh?
Laharl:What's the deal here? Isn't he supposed to be punished?
[Party turns toward each other]
Flonne: Y, Yes, he should be... That's strange. Is it broken?
[Everyone turns toward Mid-Boss]
Mid-Boss: Haaahahahaha!!
Mid-Boss: Unfortunate, is it not? The heavens would never punish such a pure
heart as mine!
Mid-Boss: And to match such a beautiful heart, I was graced with the name "Dark
Adonis"!
[Laharl steps forward]
Laharl: Enough. I told you, you're "Mid-Boss".
Mid-Boss: Haaahahahaha!! Say what you wish!
Mid-Boss: But, do not foolishly think that I am an ordinary mid-boss.
Etna: Hey! You just admitted that you're a mid-boss.
Mid-Boss: Quiet!! I shall crush you so that I never hear the name "Mid-Boss"
again!!
Mid-Boss: Since last I lost to you, I mastered an incomparable technique. I
have trained arduously for this moment!!
Mid-Boss: Now, prepare for your inevitable defeat!!
[White flash shoots out from Mid-Boss]
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows everyone facing a wounded Mid-Boss]
Mid-Boss: Heh... I shall show mercy on you for the sake of the lovely
mademoiselle.
Mid-Boss: But, let moi tell you this...
Mid-Boss: My name is the Dark... Adonis...
[Mid-Boss limps away, then trips off of the screen]
[The pendant falls into a pool of lava]
Flonne: Ahh! My pendant!!
[Laharl jumps into the lava]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the exact same scene as before, but with Flonne standing at the
edge of the river, Etna relaxing behind her, and the Prinny Squad goofing off
in the background]
Flonne: ......
[Laharl appears near the top of the map with the pendant in hand]
Laharl: Don't make such a pitiful face.
Laharl: Hmph... Isn't this what you're looking for?
[Laharl and Etna walk toward Laharl]
Flonne: Laharl...!
Laharl: Hurry up and take it. My hand is burning.
Flonne: O, Okay!
[Flonne takes the pendant from Laharl, then steps back]
Laharl: ...The pendant is telling me that my heart is wicked.
Laharl: That's good to know.
Flonne: Why...?
Laharl: ...Why what?
[Flonne steps toward Laharl]
Flonne: Why did you do all that for the pendant?
Laharl: There's only one reason.
Flonne: Huh...?
Laharl: To get that reward from you.
Flonne: *giggle*
Laharl: W, What's so funny?
Flonne: Thank you, Laharl.
Laharl: S, Stop it, already! I told you not to talk like that! It's giving me
the chills!
Laharl: Just give me my reward!
Flonne: ...?
[Laharl walks toward Flonne until they are face to face, and then Laharl's eyes
turn red]
Laharl: Uh, do I have to spell it out?
Laharl: The reward! Give me the "something good" you promised me!
Flonne: Oh, that.
Flonne: I already gave it to you.
[Laharl relaxes]
Laharl: What?
[Camera shifts angles to face Flonne, and Flonne then takes a step back]
Flonne: Put your hand to your heart.
Flonne: Can you feel it? The warmth inside your heart...
Flonne: You faced great danger to find this pendant.
Flonne: You pretend to be only evil, but there is definitely kindness in your
heart.
Flonne: To give you the opportunity to realize that kindness...
Flonne: That is my reward for you.
[Laharl takes a step back]
Laharl: ---------!!
Laharl: A, A, Are you insane!? How can you say something so crazy!?
Flonne: Kindness is love. The day is near when you will awaken to love<3
*giggles*
Laharl: Unbelievable! I've been tricked by an angel!!
Laharl: Dammit! I'll remember this!!
[Laharl jumps straight up and off of the screen]
[Etna walks toward Flonne]
Etna: Deceiving the Prince, huh? Not bad at all.
[Flonne turns toward Etna]
Flonne: Really?
Etna: You look happy.
Flonne: Yes, I am. I now know that there is love within Laharl's heart.
Flonne: And if there is love inside him, that means there is love in all
demons.
Flonne: One day, angels and demons could be friends. I couldn't be happier.
Etna: Boy, that theory is a bit out there. You really are a Love Freak.
Etna: But, you're bound to be disappointed if you keep expecting things to turn
out so cheery.
Etna: Most demons would choke you from behind without a second thought.
Flonne: Hmmmm. Are you like that, Etna?
Etna: Maybe.
Etna: You'll find out soon enough. *giggle*
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Vulcanus appearing in a different area within the Blazing Core]
Vulcanus: Damn that Flonne...! She managed to survive!
Vulcanus: She may be a tougher adversary than I first thought.
Vulcanus: It seems that she IS in fact manipulating the demons to do her
bidding.
Vulcanus: I must return to Celestia and devise a new plan...
Vulcanus: Consider yourself lucky this time...
Vulcanus: But I, Vulcanus, shall emerge victorious in the end!!
[Vulcanus turns to walk away, then stops and turns back around]
Vulcanus: Got that!? Don't forget it, even if I don't make an appearance
for awhile!
[Vulcanus turns to walk away, then stops and turns back around]
Vulcanus: Promise me!!
[Vulcanus walks away]
[Fade to black]
Episode: 4
Gift From an Angel
End.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ VIII. Episode 5: Etna's Secret +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Next Episode
[Camera shows a series of screen shots in a comic book fashion]
Etna: Introducing the Netherworld Baseball League's most notorious losers, the
Rotten Peaches!!
Etna: In their first game of the season, they'll face last year's champs, the
Dark Durians!!
Mid-Boss: Their names are quite unique.
Etna: One by one, the Rotten Peaches are losing their already shaky
confidence...
Etna: ...at the hands of the merciless Dark Durian Nine!!
Mid-Boss: Let us all play fair now.
Etna: Out of the shadows of the dugout, Etna, a mysterious pinch-hitter
appears!!
Etna: Awakening the Rotten Peaches' true baseball spirit.
Etna: Etna's soul burns brightly!!
Mid-Boss: You shouldn't play with fire.
Etna: Next on Mighty Slugger Etna, Episode 5: The Miracle Full Base Hat Trick
Etna: Kick off into tomorrow!!
Mid-Boss: Huh? Is this not baseball?
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a hall within Laharl's castle]
Etna: So yeah, I got pissed and kicked him right there.
Flonne: There? Where is there?
Etna: You know... *mumble* *mumble*
Flonne: Oh, my! ...So, what happened after that?
Etna: Well, of course...
...Hm?
Flonne: What is that? ...A photo?
Etna: Someone must've dropped it.
Etna: ---------!!
Flonne: ---------!!
Etna: Ahahahahaha!!
Flonne: Oh, my...! Is this Laharl...?
Flonne: *giggle* ...Hahahaha!!
Etna: Hmm? There's something written on the back.
Laharl: What are you two laughing about? I can hear you from across the castle.
Etna: B, B, But Prince... Look at this... Ahahaha, oh my god!!
Laharl: It's just a picture. What's so...
Laharl: --------------!!
Flonne: I didn't know you were into that kind of thing.
Flonne: I'm a bit shocked.
Laharl: W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-What is this!?
Etna: It's a humiliating photo of you.
Laharl: I can see that!!
Laharl: But, who the hell took it!?
Etna: How should I know? By the way, something's written on the back.
Laharl: ...What?
[Screen gets dark as the words scroll]
Dear Prince Laharl,
An embarrassing photo of you is in my possession: I await your arrival in
Jotunheim.
If you choose to decline my challenge, copies of the photo will be scattered
throughout the Netherworld.
"It is my wish to contend for overlordship in a fair, agreeable manner."
Laharl: Dammit!! "Fair, agreeable manner"...!? This is playing dirty!
Etna: But, isn't that the demon way?
Laharl: True... But this crosses the line!!
Etna: ...So? Are you going or not? It's definitely a trap.
Laharl: Of course I'm going!
Laharl: If this picture gets spread throughout the Netherworld, I'll be ruined!
Laharl: Whoever you are, you just wait!
Laharl: I'll char you and your paparazzi shots in the eternal flames of hell!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Episode 5 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in front of his throne]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Goleck: The "Supreme Overlord"... An Overlord who is more powerful than all
others.
Goleck: But, they say that there is one who surpasses even him: "The Lord of
Terror".
Laharl: Hmph... There is no such thing as someone stronger than the Overlord.
Laharl: That's just a legend.
Manty: Whoever sent that challenge must have a lot of confidence.
Dratti: From one thing to the next... It must be hard, Prince.
Laharl: If you think so, then lend me a hand.
Dratti: Hahaha, that's a good one.
Gargo: I'm actually a father of two<3
Ghoss: Ah, Prince. I heard about the embarrassing photos.
Ghoss: I never thought that a demon like you would be into that kinda stuff<3
Laharl: How could this be happening...? My life will be over if those pictures
get out...!
Zommie: "Jotunheim" is a land so cold that even your blood freezes...
Zommie: Big deal, right?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: The location specified in the challenge was Jotunheim,
correct?
Laharl: Why? Is something wrong?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Well... The gate that leads there is being opened from
the other side. It's as if someone were waiting for
you, Prince...
Laharl: Hmph. A confident foe, isn't he?
Laharl: Very well! This may be a trap, but I'll enjoy it anyway!
=== i. Jotunheim ===
--- a. Absolute Zero ---
[No script]
--- b. Endless White ---
[Camera shows an icy field]
Imp: ......
Laharl: ...Who are these guys?
Laharl: I was looking forward to seeing what terrifying trap awaited me, but
instead I find these puny little demons.
Imp: ......
Laharl: What? You got something to say?
Imp: A wonderful life.
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: --------!!
Imp: World peace.
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Gahh!!
Imp: Let's all be friends.
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: S, Stop that!!
Imp: Girls take initiative.
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Gwaaaaaaahhh!!
Flonne: Laharl? What's wrong?
Etna: Oh, him? He hates it when people are optomistic.
Flonne: Hmmmmm, is that so? Let's see...
Flonne: Eternal love<3
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!! The most dreaded word in existence...
Laharl: Y, You... You trying to kill me!?
Flonne: But, that's my favorite word...
Laharl: Dammit... How did they know my weakness...?
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows the empty battlefield]
Laharl: *huff* *huff*
Flonne: Are you alright, Laharl?
Laharl: B, Barely... You nearly finished me by saying that.
Flonne: You mean eternal lo...
Laharl: Stop!!
Laharl: You're doing that on purpose, aren't you?
Etna: Prince, this isn't the time to be fooling around. We have to get that
photo back.
Laharl: You think I don't know that!?
Etna: (......)
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an area in Celestia]
Seraph: Are you sure that we can allow this to continue?
Voice: If I thought something needed to be done, I would have done it long ago.
Voice: ...I have faith in her.
Seraph: ......
Voice: *chuckle* You worry needlessly.
Voice: But, I understand. I shall take measures, just in case.
[Fade to black]
--- c. Terrible Cold ---
[Camera shows an icy field]
[Laharl, Etna, and Flonne all walk onto the map and are soon surrounded by
Nekomatas and Succubi]
Sexy Demon: *giggle* What a cute little boy<3
[Screen flashes red as Laharl is knocked backward]
Laharl: Gaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!
[Camera angle shifts to the front of Laharl as Etna and Flonne turn toward him]
Flonne: Laharl, why are you screaming?
Laharl: I, I don't know why... But for some apparent reason, I can't stand
women with sexy bodies.
Laharl: On a side note... Flat-chested girls like you have absolutely no effect
on me.
[Etna and Flonne close in on Laharl as their eyes turn red]
Etna & Flonne: Well, excuse us for being flat!!
[Vampire demon appears above the crowd]
????: Hmhmhm...
????: Hahahahaha!!
[Laharl takes a few steps toward the vampire demon]
Laharl: Y, You're...!
[Etna takes a step forward]
Fearless Demon: It has been awhile, Prince. Do you still remember me?
Laharl: How could I forget you?
Laharl: You're Maderas, the vassal who was banished from the castle for
stealing my old man's favorite snack, black pretzels.
Flonne: *sigh* Now, that's what I call "pathetic".
Laharl: So, black-pretzel-snatcher-slash-outcast, what is it that you want from
me now?
Maderas: I wish to become Overlord, of course.
Laharl: Hmph, what a joke. What could you, a pathetic loser banished for
stealing pretzels, possibly do to me?
Maderas: Stop talking so tough, Prince. I know all of your weaknesses.
Maderas: Isn't that right, Etna?
Laharl: ---------!!?
[Laharl turns to face Etna]
Laharl: Etna... You...!?
[Camera turns to face Etna as she turns around]
Etna: ......
Maderas: Hahahahaha!
Maderas: You just realized it? Fool!
Maderas: Yes... Etna is my loyal dog.
Maderas: As long as I hold her memory in my hands, she'll do whatever I ask.
Etna: ......
[Flonne turns to face Etna]
Flonne: Etna...?
Maderas: Now, dear Prince... This place shall become your grave.
[Laharl and Flonne turn to face Maderas]
Maderas: Etna, you've served your purpose.
Maderas: I am quite pleased with the results. Now, die alongside your Prince.
[Etna turns to face Maderas]
Etna: But, we had a deal...!
Etna: What about my memory!?
[Camera turns to face Maderas]
Maderas: What good are memories to you when you are about to die? Hmhmhm...!
Maderas: Hahahahaha!!
[Maderas disappears]
Laharl: ...It all makes sense now. No wonder he knew my weaknesses.
[Laharl turns to face Etna]
Laharl: You took those photos, too, didn't you!?
[Etna turns around]
Etna: ......
[Flonne and Laharl face each other]
Flonne: Laharl... It was only because that demon stole her memory...
Laharl: Silence! I accept no excuses from a traitor!
Laharl: Stop blabbering and get these sexy women outta my sight!!
[Fade to black]
--- d. Ice Queen ---
[Camera shows an icy throne room]
Maderas: Hmhmhm... You don't know when to give up, do you, Prince?
Maderas: But, your luck ends here.
Sexy Demon: Hi there, little boy<3
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Ugahhhh!!
Maderas: That's not all... Take this!
Sexy Demon: A ray of hope<3
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Ugh!!
Sexy Demon: A pure heart<3
[Screen flashes red]
Laharl: Stop it...!!
Maderas: Hahahahahaha!
Maderas: Can you withstand an attack against both of your vulnerabilities?
Laharl: Ugh...!!
Flonne: Laharl, hang in there!
Voice: Whoa, hold it right there!
Mid-Boss: When a lovely flower sheds a tear, I am there to wipe its sadness
away. My flower shall bloom, bearing love...
Mid-Boss: They call me the Dark Adonis...
Maderas: Who are you!? What is your name!?
Mid-Boss: As I said, I am the Dark Adonis...
Maderas: I don't care who you are! Interfere, and you shall regret it!
Mid-Boss: My! You are the one who asked moi for my name!
Mid-Boss: ...In any case, I am not here to see you.
Mid-Boss: Now then, how is everyone doing? You seem to be having some
difficulty...
Laharl: ...What are you here for?
Mid-Boss: Oh, how can you be so discourteous to moi?
Mid-Boss: You seem to be working your way into quite a predicament. As your
rival, I felt it was my obligation to warn you.
Laharl: Warn me...!?
Mid-Boss: Laharl!! Do not be fooled by appearances!
Mid-Boss: Relying on sight and sound will only lead to delusion!!
Mid-Boss: Open your mind's eye! Once you do, you will no longer be deceived by
mere facades!!
Laharl: My mind's... eye...?
Mid-Boss: Now is the time to set your mind free!! Awaken to your power!!
Flonne: ...Um, Mr. Mid-Boss.
Flonne: That was a wonderful speech and all, but I think you may have set the
bar a bit too high for Laharl...
Mid-Boss: Oh... In that case, just close your eyes and plug your ears!
[Fade to black]
[Screen flashes white]
Laharl: Hmhmhm... Now, I have no weaknesses!
Laharl: The tides have turned, Maderas!
Maderas: Hmmmmmmmmmm...!!
Maderas: E, Etna! What are you waiting for!? Kill Laharl!
Maderas: If you refuse, I'll erase your memory for good!
Etna: Go ahead, why don't ya?
Maderas: What!?
Etna: Two years ago... when the King died, I followed your orders and poisoned
the Prince...
Etna: ...so that you would give me back my memories.
Laharl: What!? You tried to poison me!? Then, that long nap was all because
of...
Flonne: Your ears are plugged, yet you still manage to hear that one line?
Etna: That's right... It was because of the poison...
Etna: But, I hated myself for working under Maderas.
Etna: I didn't wanna go on living like that.
Etna: So, I devised a plan to escape from under his thumb.
Maderas: Th, Then, why have you been following my orders until now...?
Etna: *giggle* You mean it's not clear to you? Let me explain it, then...
Etna: I was waiting for just the right moment to get my revenge on the bastard
who ruined my life!
Etna: From now on, I'll lead my life any way I choose. And no one's gonna stop
me!
Maderas: How dare you turn against me! You double-crossing back-stabber!
Etna: Ahhh... The whining of a sore loser. It's music to my ears<3
Maderas: Dammit! Prinnies, make mincemeat out of her!!
Prinny Squad: ......
Maderas: P, Prinnies?
Etna: You don't get it, do you? I just told you that I've been waiting for this
moment.
Etna: I bought out the Prinnies you hired to watch over me a loooong time ago.
Comprende?
Etna: You're just a stupid fool who fell for my trap, and the Prince was my
bait.
Laharl: Hmph... Using me as bait... You're one ruthless girl.
Etna: Oh Prince, don't flatter me so much. It's not like Flonne or Mid-Boss
were part of the plan.
Mid-Boss: Hmmmm... Women are scary.
Maderas: Ugh...!!
Etna: From this day on, you're gonna pee in your pants every time you hear my
name. You ready?<3
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, camera shows the map where the battle took place]
Maderas: Eeeeeep!! F-Forgive me!!
Maderas: Please, spare my life! I beg you!!
Etna: What should I do?
Maderas: Forgive me, o Master Etna! Your strength, beauty, and intelligence are
unsurpassed in all the Netherworld!
Etna: Well, killing a loser like you would only dirty my hands, so I'll forgive
you.
Etna: ...You know what I want, right?
Maderas: Y-Yes!
Maderas: I will return Master Laharl's candid photos immediately, as well as
your memory! I'll return everything!
[Maderas joins the party]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the same map in which the battle took place]
Etna: Phew... That settles that. Doesn't it, Prince?
Laharl: No, it doesn't!!
Laharl: You tried to poison me in my sleep... You used me as bait for your
revenge... What kind of vassal are you!?
Flonne: B-But Laharl...
Laharl: ...But!
Laharl: But, I don't mind that side of you.
Laharl: A true demon is always full of ambition, and aims for the top.
Laharl: As King, I'll need a right-hand demon like you under my command.
Etna: Prince...
Laharl: Listen up! I'm going to work you into the ground! You better be
prepared for it!
Etna: Uh-uh. YOU better be prepared.
Etna: I'll be watching your every move. If you don't prove yourself worthy of
the throne...
Etna: An accident may happen<3
Laharl: Hmph... You can take my place if that happens.
Etna: *giggle* Don't worry, I will.
Flonne: ...That's strange.
Flonne: ...Laharl and Etna reconciled, despite all that's happened.
Flonne: I don't understand it, but I guess demons have their own way of
expressing love.
Flonne: *giggle* I'm really surprised.
Flonne: I have never experienced anything like this before in Celestia...
[Fade to black]
Episode: 5
Etna's Secret
End.
Mid-Boss: Hey, wait! Everyone! Are you not forgetting someone?
Episode: 5
Etna's Secret
End.
=== ii. Etna Heroine Ending ===
(NOTE: This ending is seen by killing 100 allies before the Ice Queen
battle, then choosing to kill Maderas)
[After the battle, the camera shows the same area seen before the battle
took place]
Maderas: Eeeeeep!! F-Forgive me!!
Maderas: Please, spare my life! I beg you!!
Flonne: W, Wait!
Etna: What?
Flonne: I understand how you're feeling... But, you don't have to kill him!
Etna: If you don't kill guys like this when you get the chance...
Etna: ...then they always come back with a vengeance. Understand?
Flonne: No, that's not true! Can't you see that he wants to repent for his
sins?
Etna: Yeah, right. Just stay outta my way.
Flonne: If you plan in killing him, then you'll have to go through me first!
Etna: ...You serious?
Flonne: I'm serious!
Etna: ...Hey, what's that over there?
Flonne: Huh?
Etna: Gotcha!
[Screen goes black, then multiple white flashes appear]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows a dark area]
Etna: ...This is what happens when you try messing with me.
Etna: I might as well kill the Prince, too...
Etna: The world is mine!!
Etna: Ahahahahaha!! I'm the heroine now!!
[Camera shows a picture of an evil Etna as the credits roll]
Fin
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+ IX. Episode 6: Laharl's Challenge +
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Next Episode
[Camera shows a series of screen shots in a comic book fashion]
Etna: Hi, everybody, I'm Etna! I'm a 1st-grader at Netherworld Elementary!
Laharl: You look and act like a 1st-grader, that's for sure.
Etna: My dream is to become a witch, so I can get a cute boyfriend!
Laharl: Boyfriend? That's dumb.
Etna: Lovely, sexy... Hey! No touching!
Etna: Boys of the world, be my loyal slaves!
Laharl: Who'd want to touch you?
Etna: Next on Evolutionary Magical Girl Etna, Episode 6: Curse You, Flonne!!
Etna: Get ready to be spellbound<3
Laharl: Aren't you embarrassed to say something like that?
Etna: Not at all.
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl's throne room as words written on a letter scroll]
"Dear Sirs and Madames,
I hope these dark days find you well.
However, I, Laharl, am deeply concerned with the state of the Netherworld.
I am well aware that unnecessary bloodshed is not your desire.
Therefore, I am writing to propose a formal challenge, an event with my
father's title at stake - the title of Overlord.
The rules are simple.
On Curseday, in the Month of Adder, I shall journey to the Heart of Evil,
carrying with me the official Deed.
The one who wrests the Deed from my hand shall be recognized as the new
Overlord.
In the event that I reach my destination still in possession of the Deed, I
shall assume the position myself.
Sincerely,
Prince Laharl"
Laharl: Whaddya think? Excellent penmanship, huh?
Flonne: Y, Yes. But, according to the Netherworld calender, isn't today the
designated day?
Laharl: That's right. I've ordered the Prinnies to spread copies of this letter
all over the Netherworld.
Laharl: The demons aiming to become Overlord are probably lying in ambush right
now.
Etna: Ummmm, Prince? Is this offer open to anyone?
Laharl: Are you an idiot?
Laharl: Don't you get it? There's no Deed for the position of Overlord.
Etna: Huh?
Laharl: This is a trap.
Laharl: Look at what's happened recently. I thought that I might as well get
rid of anyone still planning to claim the throne.
Etna: Oh, I see.
Laharl: And when I've defeated them all, I will be the unquestioned Overlord!
Laharl: Hmhmhm...
Laharl: Haaahahahaha!!
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows the Episode 6 title screen]
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows Laharl standing in front of his throne]
[Laharl speaks to everyone in the castle]
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Good morning, Prince.
Laharl: Morning. Uh... Is it me, or am I missing vassals?
Dimensional Gatekeeper: Do not worry. They are all waiting to ambush you at
"Blair Forest", Prince.
Laharl: ...Those idiots...!!
=== i. Blair Forest ===
--- a. Calamity Woods ---
[Camera shows a dark area]
Laharl: Hey.
Flonne: Yes?
Laharl: I encouraged everyone to participate, but...
[Camera shows a map packed with demons]
Laharl: ...isn't this a bit much?
[Flonne steps forward and faces Laharl from his left]
Flonne: "The more, the merrier," they say.
[Etna steps forward and faces Flonne]
Etna: Flonne, when it comes to sayings, you're all thumbs.
[Laharl turns toward Etna]
Laharl: ...You're not much better.
[Laharl turns toward the demons]
Laharl: Anyways, what are we going to do about these guys?
[Etna and Flonne turns toward the demons]
Laharl: There's not even room to walk.
[Etna steps forward]
Etna: It looks like we'll have to take them on one by one.
[Laharl sulks]
Laharl: Oh, great... I can't wait to see what's after this.
[Fade to black]
--- b. Ritual Site ---
[Laharl, Flonne, and Etna walk onto a map featuring a lone Knight]
Knight: I hath been waiting for thee. Thou art Lord Laharl, art not thou?
[Camera angle shifts to face Etna as she takes a step forward]
Etna: Oooh. She seems a lot more serious than that last bunch.
[Flonne takes a step forward]
Flonne: She does not appear to be an ordinary swordswoman. How exciting!
[Camera turns to face the Knight as she steps forward]
Knight: My name is Sardia the Demonslayer. My sword hath slayeth over 2000
demons...
[Etna steps forward]
Etna: Incredible!
Sardia: ...Or, was it under 2000?
[Laharl steps forward]
Laharl: Which is it!?
[Sardia swings her sword forward]
Sardia: When I swingeth my sword, the earth shall be torn asunder...
[Flonne steps forward]
Flonne: Amazing! The earth splits open!?
Sardia: ...Perhaps.
[Laharl steps forward]
Laharl: Make up your mind, dammit!
[Sardia puts her sword away]
Sardia: What dost thou thinketh?
[Camera angel shifts to face Laharl as his eyes turn red]
Laharl: How should I know!?
Laharl: Trying to make a fool out of me? I'll soon make you moan in pain!!
[Etna takes a step forward and faces Laharl]
Etna: Prince, did you mean to say, "scream in pain"?
[Fade to black]
--- c. Witches' Den ---
[Camera shows an area within Blair Forest]
Flonne: Huh? Prinnies?
Laharl: What are you doing here?
Prinny Squad: We thought we might as well give it a shot, dood.
Etna: What!? You're not allowed to pull of a coup d'etat without me!
Etna: I'm the one who's supposed to kill the Prince!
Flonne: Etna, it might not be such a good idea to announce that in front of the
person in question.
Prinny Squad: We know a head-on attack is suicide, dood.
Laharl: Hm? You have a plan, then?
Prinny Squad: That's right, dood!!
Prinny Squad: Alright! Let's go, doods!!
[Screen fades to white]
[Camera shows a baseball field with the Prinny Squad lined up]
[Prinny Squad assumes their positions]
Prinny Squad: We challenge you to a game of baseball, dood!!
[Voice in the background screams 'Play ball!']
[Camera shows a closeup of home plate, where Laharl, Etna, and Flonne are all
standing]
Laharl: Etna.
[Etna turns toward Laharl]
Etna: Yes?
Laharl: Kill 'em.
Etna: Certainly.
[Fade to black]
--- d. Writhing Shadow ---
[Laharl, Etna, and Flonne walk into an area within Blair Forest]
[A giant demon appears out of thin air]
Demon: Mwahahahahaha!!
Demon: Kid! Are you Krichevskoy's son!?
[Laharl steps forward]
Laharl: Who are you?
Demon: Me!? I am the Overlord of an alternate Netherworld!
Laharl: An alternate Netherworld?
Overlord: That's right! I tried taking over this world before, but Krichevskoy
got in the way!
Overlord: Now that he's dead, I'll claim it for my own!
Overlord: You are just one of the Overlords that I will crush on my way to
becoming the "Supreme Overlord"!
Overlord: Puny boy! What you see before you represents only a fraction of my
power!
Laharl: Well, that's really hard to tell, since I can only see part of you.
[Etna steps forward]
Etna: Yep. You're just too big.
Overlord: ...Fine! If it's size you're concerned about, I can make
adjustments...
Overlord: But, even so, a horrible death still awaits you!
Overlord: Feel my wrath!
Overlord: Here I go! Doppelgangerrrrrrrr!
[Screen fades to white]
[Camera shows ten versions of the giant demon standing in front of the party]
Overlords: You see this? This is the famous Doppelganger spell!
Overlords: How do you like it? There are 10 Overlords now. You're speechless,
aren't you!?
[Laharl steps back]
Laharl: Tch...!
[Camera angle shifts to face Flonne as she steps forward]
Flonne: Don't worry! Splitting into 10 means that his love is divided 10 ways!
Flonne: We cannot possibly lose to someone like that!
[Laharl and Etna turn to face Flonne]
Etna: Ohhh, Flonne's burning with determination! You like this stuff, don't
you?
[Flonne turns to face Laharl and Etna]
Flonne: Yes. I love this stuff!
[Flonne's eyes light on fire, and she then turns to face the Overlords]
Flonne: Now, let's go, everybody!!
[Fade to black]
[In battle, the party gets their asses handed to them]
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows Laharl, Etna, and Flonne facing the
Overlords]
[Laharl turns toward Flonne]
Laharl: Ugh...! "His love is divided ten ways!" Yeah, sure... That was a BIG
help, you loony angel!!
Flonne: Hmmm, that's odd. Isn't the hero supposed to win?
[Etna turns to face Flonne and sulks]
Etna: Ummmm... We're demons, not heroes.
[Camera angle shifts to face the party as they all turn to face the Overlords]
[One of the Overlords steps forward]
Overlord: Mwahahahahaha!! Even if my power is divided, an Overlord is still an
Overlord.
Overlord: It wouldn't matter how many puny boys like you there were, I'd crush
them all!
Overlord: I thought the son of Krichevskoy would be a lot tougher, but I guess
I was wrong!!
[Laharl steps back]
Laharl: Dammit...!
[Overlord roars]
Overlord: Die, punk! Say hello to Krichevskoy in hell!
Voice: Wait just a minute!
[Laharl, Etna, and Flonne all turn around to see Goleck, Manty, Dratti, Gargo,
Ghoss, and Zommie appear behind them]
Laharl: Y, You guys...!?
[Overlord steps forward]
Overlord: W, Who are you!?
[Zommie jumps right in front of the Overlord]
Zommie: We are the loyal vassals of King Krichevskoy...
[Ghoss jumps and stands next to Zommie]
Ghoss: You dare set foot in our world? We will defeat you in the name of the
late King!!
[The rest of Krichevskoy's vassals all surround Laharl, Etna, and Flonne]
[Overlord steps back]
Overlord: Hmmm...!!
[Laharl, Etna, and Flonne all face Manty as he steps forward]
Manty: Prince! Let us handle this!
[Gargo takes a few steps toward Laharl]
Gargo: We've been waiting here in case our help was needed.
Etna: Liars.
Etna: You were here to ambush the Prince just like the others, isn't that
right?
[Goleck steps back as Laharl, Etna, and Flonne turn to face him]
Goleck: Ah, ah, ahahahahaha! O-Of course not. Oh, come now.
Flonne: ...Looks like you hit the nail on the head.
[Laharl turns around and sulks and Flonne and Etna face him]
Laharl: Why is it that I don't have any luck with vassals...?
[Laharl, Flonne, and Etna turn to face Dratti as he steps forward]
Dratti: Come, now. We were here to help you in your time of need, right?
[Laharl's eyes turn red]
Laharl: Only because you were waiting to ambush me!
[Camera turns to face the Overlords as everyone turns to face him]
[Overlord steps forward]
Overlord: Hey! Quit ignoring me!!
Overlord: I'll send you all to join Krichevskoy!
Overlord: Prepare yourselves!!
[Overlord roars]
[Zommie steps forward]
Zommie: Hmph...! Don't underestimate us!
Zommie! We will defeat you in the name of Overlord Krichevskoy!!
[All the monsters on the screen roar]
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the entire team is shown standing on the battlefield]
Zommie: We'll be returning to the castle now. Take care, Prince.
[Krichevskoy's vassals all walk away]
[Etna turns to face Flonne]
Etna: They're actually pretty strong...
[Flonne turns to face Etna]
Flonne: "A wise falcon hides its talons". That saying fits perfectly.
[Laharl turns around and sulks]
Laharl: I wish they would stop hiding their talons when it comes to working for
me...
[Fade to black]
(NOTE: If you manage to defeat the Alternate Overlords in the first battle,
which will most likely be on a second playthrough, the battle simply ends and
you move right on to Nightdwellers. Krichevskoy's vassals never show up.)
--- e. Nightdwellers ---
[Laharl, Etna, and Flonne all walk into an area within Blair Forest]
[A red character appears on the plateau above]
Red: We've been waiting for you, demons!!
[A blue character appears next to Red]
Blue: When the darkness of evil draws near, we appear out of nowhere!!
[A yellow character appears next to Red]
Yellow: The-3-lights-of-justice-save-the-world-with-courage-and-hope!!
[Red jumps down off the plateau]
Red: Together...!!
[Blue jumps down off the plateau]
Blue: ...we are...!!
[Yellow jumps down off the plateau]
Yellow: ...the Prism Rangers!!
[Prism Rangers strike a pose as lights glow around them]
[Camera angle shifts to face Laharl as he sulks]
Laharl: ...Please, someone normal come out.
[Flonne takes a few steps forward as her eyes turn red]
Flonne: Cool!
[Flonne turns around]
Flonne: Hey, Etna! How about we do our own poses!?
[Etna and Laharl turn to face Flonne]
Etna: You serious?
[Camera angle shifts to face Flonne]
Flonne: You better believe it!
[Flonne turns around to face the Prism Rangers]
Flonne: Um... But, I have a question for you guys.
Red: A question? Go ahead, shoot!
Flonne: You call yourselves "Prism Rangers", but you only have 3 colors. That's
not even enough for a rainbow.
[Red steps forward]
Red: Isn't it obvious? We don't have any friends!
Red: Being a hero is a lonely existence!! You got it!?
[Etna turns to her right]
Etna: Are you sure there's not another reason why you don't have any friends?
[Laharl steps forward]
Laharl: ...You guys are heroes, aren't you? Why would you want to be Overlords?
Red: We want friends, of course! If we become the Overlords, then we'll have
tons of friends!!
Red: And the Prism Rangers will have all the colors of the rainbow!!
[Prism Rangers strike a pose as they glow in light]
Red: Here we go!! Blue! Yellow! Transfo------
[Etna flies out from behind Laharl]
Etna: Bang<3
[Etna shoots Blue and Yellow, and both fall to the ground]
Red: Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeee!!!! Yellowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!
Red: This can't be happening! Blue and Yellow have been shot...! I can't
transform on my own...!
Red: Curse you! Shooting before we even have a chance to transform... How
inconsiderate!
Red: Are you demons!?
Etna: Uh huh.
[Piano chord strikes as the screen shakes]
Red: Oh my gosh! I completely forgot about that!
Laharl: ...Is your helmet on too tight?
Laharl: You should have transformed first, then come out.
[Flonne steps forward to face Laharl]
Flonne: That's not how it's supposed to be! A true defender of justice
transforms in front of the enemy!
[Etna takes a few steps forward]
Etna: ...Flonne, which side are you on?
Red: Then I'll just have to play my ace card! The demons I hired will help me!
[Everyone turns to face Red]
Laharl: Is it okay for a hero to be using demons?
Red: Of course! Justice must never lose, no matter what the means!
[Red jumps back onto the plateau above the main area]
Red: Blue! Yellow! Your deaths have awakened a burning passion in my heart!
Etna: Uh, I avoided hitting any vital spots, so they should still be alive...
Red: Evil fiends! Are you ready!?
Red: Face the power of justice!!
[Red strikes a pose]
[Fade to black]
--- f. Heart of Evil ---
[Camera shows an area deep within Blair Forest]
Etna: Prince, is this the Heart of Evil?
Laharl: That's right.
Flonne: No one's here.
Etna: Which means...
Voice: Now, hold it right there!!
Etna: Hey, it's Mid-Boss again.
Laharl: What do you want? I'm busy right now.
Mid-Boss: Tsk tsk tsk.
Mid-Boss: You weren't thinking about calling yourself the Overlord without
first settling things with moi, were you?
Laharl: I already settled things with you. Twice, as a matter of fact.
Mid-Boss: Silly you. Did you think that I was serious?
Laharl: Weren't you?
Mid-Boss: Not at all! That was merely camouflage... so that you would let your
guard down.
Mid-Boss: Now, you shall witness my true power!
Mid-Boss: I have attained ultra speed by training, and training, and training,
all while wearing 100-ton boxers!!
Mid-Boss: Can your eyes keep up with moi!?
Mid-Boss: Here I come! The throne is mine!!
[Fade to black]
[After the battle, the camera shows the map where the battle took place]
Mid-Boss: Ugh...!
Mid-Boss: Oooh...!!
Laharl: --------?
Mid-Boss: Sudden stomach cramps..!!
Mid-Boss: Just when I was getting started... I, I beg your pardon, but I need
to use the restroom.
Mid-Boss: Consider yourselves lucky. You've been spared.
Mid-Boss: Au revoir!!
Laharl: He ran away...
Etna: His excuses are getting more and more pathetic.
Flonne: Huh? So... is that it?
Laharl: That means...
Laharl: I'm the Overlord!!
Laharl: Overlord! Overlord!! Overlord!!!!
Etna: Hmmm... The Prince is now the Overlord...
Etna: It's sooooo hard to believe.
Flonne: *giggle* Now, now.
Flonne: Look at him. He is so happy...
Flonne: He pretends to be evil, but he can be cute sometimes.
Etna: You think? He's just a kid, that's all.
Etna: Anyway, shouldn't you be worried?
Flonne: Huh? What do you mean?
Etna: You helped the Prince become the Overlord.
Flonne: Uh...
[Fade to black]
[Camera shows an area in Celestia]
Vulcanus: Master Lamington! Master Lamington, are you here!?
Seraph: You make a ruckus every time you are here to see me, Vulcanus. What is
it this time?
Vulcanus: How can I not make such a commotion!?
Vulcanus: Laharl, the so