Comic: Chapter Two Notes

E:  Everyone's expected to patrol at least once a week.

G:  Everyone?

E:  All knights.  Even Lavian patrols.

G:  I see...

E:  I go up here to make sure Argiopes
don뭪 come close to the city.

G:  So, the Knights mainly protect the city?

E:  Only against monsters.

G:  But what about criminals, bandits, assassins and the like?

E:  That's where things get hazy.

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E: The Prontera Guard are meant to be the town's security and police force against criminals and crime.

E:  We knights are not supposed to take the law into our own hands.  It's not good, really.  That's why the

assassin that attacked Lavian months ago wasn't caught.  The investigation is out of our juridiction.

G:  She must have been frustrated.

E:  Indeed, and that's why I'm her Defender.  See, I'm under guild rules, but I'm independent of the captains.

 I take orders only from Lavian and myself.

G:  So, in theory, even though I am an honorary captain, I cannot command you.

E:  In theory and in practice, good sir.  I am my own man!

G:  Hmm.

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Keth:  You'll have to get up early, though.

Ellsy: Booo!  I hate mornings.

Keth:  Now tell me, why's it so boring?

Ellsy:  Ben's always busy with acolyte-y stuff so I'm all alone.

Keth:  Oh yeah.  Acos do all the gruntwork for the church.  He won't be free until he's a priest.

(imagine Bene priest --- hope he gets a new headgear by then)

Ellsy: When'll that happen?

Keth:  Oh, not for a couple of years, at least.

Ellsy:  Oh.

Keth:  You can always find someone else to party with.

Ellsy:  It's hard to find people.  What about Mr. Bunnyband?

Keth:  Oh, Pheldrin?  Believe it or not, he's in high demand.  It's hard to find a good support priest, and

he's one of the best.

Ellsy:  Huh.  I never would have guessed.

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Edgar:  So this hotshot from Juno is here.

Keth:  Sir Glass?  I hard some rumors that he's in town.

Edgar:  Yeah.  I have to show him around.  He seems okay so far.

Keth:  His impression of Prontera could make or break our kingdom's alliance with Schwartzwald.

Edgar:  Really?  Well, Lavian did treat him specially.

Keth:  He's very important.  Don't offend him.

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K:  See, our kingdom's been wanting an alliance with Schwartzwald for some time.
But they're a Republic.  This means there's like a high council, and, from what I've heard, they just argue

with each other all day and get very little done.

E:  Sort of like Lavian and her paperwork.

K:  She argues with the paperwork?

E:  Sometimes...
(scene of Lavian)
L:  "Please Print Clearly"
Please?  Please?  You wish!  Just for that, I'll...
E:  /swt

K:  Anyway, because this council can't come to a decision, every alliance attempt has failed.

E:  That makes me proud to be a Rune-Midgardian!  Our kingdom is so much better.  We don't have to worry about

all that.  The king makes decisions quickly, and his word is final.

K:  Both systems have their flaws.  What if our king was a bad king?  We'd be kinda ... well, screwed then.

(scene of king going Death to all furries! and guards going /swt)

E:  Also we have to worry about heirs to the throne and stuff.

K:  Exactly.  But it is faster to have a single figurehead, you're right.

K:  Anyway, Sir Glass is so famous there, he could probably sway the council with his opinion, and get the

alliance made.

E:  I see.

K:  So make sure to do everything you can to make him feel welcome while he's visiting here.

E:  Got it.

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Glass:  By the way, did you have a bandit problem?  I was ambushed on my way here from Payon.

Edgar:  Sometimes, but few people walk the roads these days, what with Kafra warp services.

Glass:  The problem is no more.

Edgar:  Huh?

Glass:  I dispatched them easily.

Edgar:  Err ... you aren't supposed to kill outlaws.  Just subdue them and bring them in for judgement.

Glass:  Mercy?  I'll remember that. I don't tend to show mercy.

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E:  Darn it!  I slept in too late again!
Really wanted to go to Payon with Keth <3

E: Sigh... I guess I should find someone else to party with.

(looking)

E:  Oh!  Sister Kyrsa!

K:  What do you want?

E:  If you don't have any plans, could you, um, maybe, play with me today?
K  Why would I want to do something as asinine as that?

E:  I, I was just asking!
K  Well, you shouldn't have.
E:  You don't have to be so mean!
K  yes, i do, actually.

E:  !  *runs away*

L:  You should try to be civil to her, Kyrsa.
K:  I just can't stand it.  She's so immature, and a crybaby.
L:  She's still growing up.  You'll regret not being her friend later.
K:  You're telling me?  You don't hang out with her either!  You've tossed her onto that priest so you don't

have to deal with her!
L:  Hey, that's not true!
K:  Isn't it?
L: ...

L:  Well, you're only upset because she's Dad's favorite.
K  *glare*


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E:  Where's sis? *hiccup*
Ed: Oh Lady Ellsyria... She's busy.

Ed:  Err.  Are you all right?
E:  Kyrsa was mean to me.  So I want to see big sis.

Ed:  I was about to say, you look like you've been crying.
E:  Why isn't sis with you?

Ed:  ........
She's visiting with Glass in private.
E:  Ohhhhh...

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E:  I'm sorry.
Ed:  What for?  I mean, I don't like being out here instead of in there, but well, not much choice.

E:  Haven't you heard the rumors?
Ed:  Well, no, I've been kinda just standing here for the last few days.

E:  Oh... Well, a lot of people have been saying that it would be great if Lavian and Glass get together.  You

know, together.
Ed:  Whaaaaaaaat.

E:  So... I'm sorry.
Ed:  I don't believe that!

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E:  (Poor Edgar.  Makes me feel kinda stupid, getting all uset over Kyrsa...)
Edgar:  *restless pacing*

Edgar:  Agh, I have to do something!

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L:  You'll just have to deal with it.  Who's the Knightmaster here, again?

F:  Hmmph!
L:  Oh, Edgar, do come in.

F:  You'll not hear the end of this!
L:  I expect as much from you!

L:  Ugh, Edgar, what a day...  I cannot believe that man!

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L:  I spent the last two hours arguing with our Captain Feargus about Glass.
E:  What's with his new armor?

L:  I don't know.  It didn't look half bad, but I'm sure there's a rule against being flashy like that.

E:  He's upset about Sir Glass?
L:  He can't handle the thought of someone else being equal to his rank without earning it.

L:  But that's why I made Glass an "honorary" captain.  So it has no real meaning!
E:  You can't please everyone.

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L:  So, how was your patrol?
E:  Well!  I discovered that Glass has an evil sword!  I don't like it.

L:  How can a sword be evil?
E:  It's enchanted.

L:  Hmm.
E:  What are the plans for him tomorrow?
L:  Oh, uhh.  I haven't had time to think about it.  Sightseeing, I guess.
E:  (What is there to see in Prontera...?)

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But !! Next morning....

-battling argiopes-

Bene:  Well, I actually had a lot of fun today.

Velger:  Heh.  Enjoying my barbecueing?

Bene:  Something different, anyway.

Velger:  We should go to Bibyalan sometime!

Bene:  Ah, I'll pass on that.  I'd rather not go to Izlude.  Family is there, so, you know...

Velger:  Sure do!  That's why I left Geffen!

Gaston:  Among other reasons...

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Bene is walking down the road in prontera

Gaston taps him on shoulder (or esle otherwise scares him

Bene:  Ahh!  Don't do that, please.

Gaston:  Sorry.  I wanted to warn you.

Bene:  Is something wrong?

Gaston:  Don't let Velger near any girls you may know.

Bene: ........?

Gaston:  That's what the issue is with him.  It's why I'm watching him.  Mostly a just-in-case scenario.

Bene:  What did he do?

Gaston:  Well, he says he didn't touch her, but she says something ... else, if you see my meaning.  The

scandal is what's making him lie low and train way out here by Prontera.

Bene:  Oh... great...

Gaston:  But please don't stop helping us.  You can make up your mind later whether he'd really do something

like that or not.

Bene:  Yeah... okay.  I could use the training too.

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G:  I have heard you do not get on well with your father.
L:  Hmph!  I don't get on with him at all!

L:  Barely see him once a year, if I'm lucky.  Or unlucky, rather.
G:  Is that why you bear him such hostility?

L:  I don't really want to talk about it.
G:  I'm curious, though.  He is a great man.  I've met him and---

L:  you know what?  I think we've been talking too much lately.  Go out and talk to some other knights for a

change.
G:  (Ouch... dismissed...)


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Lavian:  Oh, Edgar, please come in.

Lavian:  You know, you don't have to stand outside the door.  You could go on patrols or something.
Edgar:  Or something...

Lavian:  It's just kind of weird, you know.  I'm in no danger, so you don't need to guard me when Glass is

here.
Edgar:  Is that so...

Lavian:  Are you worried about him?  Well, he'll be leaving us soon enough.  It's too bad, I'm starting to

like him.
Edgar:  I don't trust him at all, what with that evil talking sword.
Lavian:  Oh, I had forgotten all about that.  Is it really that bad?

Edgar:  Yes!  I don't want it near you.
Lavian:  Well, feel free to keep guarding, if you like, then.
Edgar: .............

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L:  Anyway, you don't have to follow him around either.
E:  I uh... haven't been doing that.

L:  ?  He said he sees you a lot, though.
E:  It's just a coincidence.

L:  Okay then.  Anyway I'd better get back to work... sigh...
E:  (I'd better be more careful...)

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Edgar overhears rumors

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Bene meets velger.


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K:  Anyway, Solor.  Use your magic to connect with my mind, and think calming thoughts until I'm asleep.
B:  Uh... how do I even start?

K:  Pretend like you're healing me, but don't actually heal.
B:  I don't really get it.

K:  I know you're a good supporter, you'll get it.

K:  Why, you'll be as good as Pheldrin some --yawn --

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Ellsy:  So is he asleep? *poke poke*
B:  Ellsy!  Stop!

E:  What?
B:  Don't poke a man when he's sleeping!

...

E:  ROFL!  That is the funniest thing I've ever heard you say!
B:  What?

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E:  "Don't poke a man when he's sleeping"  Really!
B:  Quiet, Ellsy!

E:  Snicker
B:  Pushes her out

(walking away)
E:  Hehehe!

B:  It's not that funny!
E:  It so is!  Carl woulda loved it!

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(Outside in the church)
E:  Heyyyyyy Ben....
B:  Are you done making fun of me?

E:  Yeah.  Umm, are you busy?
B:  Not really, why?

E:  Can we party together today?
B:  Oh, sure.

E:  yay~!

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Random Ellsy & Bene training scenes (maybe go to the St abbey?)

Ellsy:  Hey Ben, I've never been to the monk's abbey.  Have you?
Bene:  Oh, no.

Ellsy:  Why don't we go visit today?
Bene:  It's kind of late.

Ellsy:  Oh.  Some other time then.
Bene:  Sure.  It's actually pretty far. We should get up early when we go.

Ellsy:  Ugh, I hate getting up early...
Bene:  I do it every day...

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Speaking of getting up in the morning...

Ellsy mails her dad.

Dear Dad,



The Next Day.


Kethios wakes up the next morning.

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Edgar shows Lavian the evil sword.

Lavian reiterates the "stop following him around"

Glass:  Oh yes, there is one more thing, Lady Lavian.
Lavian:  Oh?

Glass:  Edgar is most definitely following me around.

Lavian:  Edgar!  Stop stalking him.

Edgar:  .......

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(Edgar cloaks and starts stalking that way instead.)

Edgar:  Hmmph.  "Stop stalking him," she says...

Edgar:  Well...

Edgar:  I'll just do it a different way.  *steps into the shadows*

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Bene:  Wow, I'm surprised you got up.
Ellsy:  I can do it when I put my mind to it!

Bene:  Okay.  I've got the map so we can get there.
Ellsy:  Any new monsters on the way?

Bene:  Ummm.  Remember that penomena we saw in Culverts?
Ellsy:  I forget.

Bene:  That tentacle thing that nearly killed Carl?
Ellsy:  Oh, that.

Bene:  There are plants that attack like that.  They should be easy for you, though.  Just cut them down like

everything else.
Ellsy:  Okay!

(Ellsy fights one)

Ellsy:  They look like clowns.  It's kinda creepy.
Bene:  It's too bad we don't have an archer with us.  Or some form of ranged attack.

Bene:  I won't be good enough to learn Holy Light for a while...

Ellsy kills something.  A thiefbug loots it and runs off.  "Nooooo come back here, you!"

Meantime, Bene gets attacked by a Mandragora.

Bene gets rescued by Velger.

Velger:  You took the day off so's you could do some gardening?

Bene:  /swt

Bene:  What are you doing here?

Velger:  What, it's not far from the Argiopes.  I come here when Gaston's not around.

Velger:  Huff!  That assassin took the day off too!  I'm lonely!

Bene:  I'm sorry I'm kind of busy.

Velger:  Hey!  Geez!

Bene runs away after Ellsy, and Velger gets attacked by a Mandragora. /angry

Ellsy is lording over the corpses of a couple porings and thiefbugs, loots around her.


Ellsy:  Look Ben!  I found a poring doll.
Bene:  That's great Ellsy... let's get going.

Ellsy:  Why would a poring eat a poring doll?  It looks like a poring!
Bene:  Yeah, let's go.

Ellsy:  Why are you in a hurry?  Is there a big monster?
Bene:  Not exactly....

Ellsy:  Well?
Bene:  Don't worry about it.

Ellsy:  Okay then.  I just hope we aren't lost.
Bene:  We're not...

Ellsy:  Let's have lunch!
Bene:  Oh, good, you did bring sandwiches.

Ellsy:  And apple juice!

Ellsy:  I wonder what Jellopy tastes like.
Bene:  Errr.

Ellsy eats a Jellopy.

Ellsy:  It tastes like .... nothing really.  It's very chewey.
Bene:  Hmm.

Ellsy:  *offers one to him* want to try?
Bene: No, thanks.

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Bene:  Hey, Ellsy...
Ellsy:  ?

Bene:  It's dangerous ahead.  Take some of these.

Ellsy:  What?
Bene:  They are flywings.  You rub them together and they telepot you somewhere nearby.

Ellsy:  A butterfly wing?
Bene:  Rub it between your fingers and you'll be teleported back home.

Ellsy:  Oh.
Bene:  So if we run into a Choco, keep using them until you're teleported to a place without one.

Ellsy:  A what?
Bene:  Choco.  Like, a Chocolate Yoyo.

Ellsy:  I'm even more confused now.
Bene:  We'll see them soon.  But the Choco is dangerous and we won't survive a fight with one.  So run away.

Ellsy:  Okay.
Bene:  And, if you run out of flywings, use this, a butterfly wing.

Ellsy:  I've heard of this before.
Bene:  It'll take you to town.  Keep it somewhere where you can reach it easily.  Don't be afraid to use it.
Ellsy:  Okay...

Bene:  Ellsy, umm...
Ellsy:  What now?

Bene:  I'm not sure if we should be adventuring together.
Ellsy:  What?  But ... I thought you didn't care that I'm a noble anymore.

Bene:  Well, it's, I mean...
Ellsy:  Why?

Bene:  I mean, I don't think I'm good enough.  I'm only an acolyte.  Someone as important as you should have a

skilled priest.  I can't even warp us back home yet.  Really shouldn't have to be using wings at all...

Ellsy:  Ben!  You're a great acolyte!
Bene:  No, it's more like ...

Bene:  If something happened to you, I'd be in big trouble.
Ellsy:  Nothing's going to happen like that.

Bene:  Come on, remember the culverts?  That was almost you who died!  And Carl would've been gone if it

weren't for that priest.  You should have a -priest-.
Ellsy:  Well, you're going to be a priest.
Bene:  Not for a long time!

Ellsy:  Well, we can be sure not to go anywhere dangerous until you're more confortable protecting me.
Bene:  No, no, can't hamper your training.

Ellsy:  So, what, you just don't want to be with me?  Is that it?
Bene:  No, it's just...  I don't want to be responsible for anything happening to you.  I'm being selfish,

that's it.

Ellsy:  Hmm!  Don't get caught up on the "what if"s.  Let's just have fun together, okay?
Bene:  But...

Ellsy:  If you can't stop worrying, you should talk to Keth about it.
Bene:  Umm, okay.

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Eventually they find the abbey.

Monk Guard:  Hello there!  Are you interested in becoming a monk?
Bene:  Um, no, not really.

Monk:  You should think it over!  Nothing says "manly" like muscles!
Ellsy:  Haha.  I can't even imagine Ben the Monk.

Bene:  I've never been very muscular.
Monk:  It takes time.  We have nothing but time in the abbey!  You are staying, aren't you?

Ellsy:  No, no, we're just visiting.  You know, to look at it and stuff.
Monk:  Oh, we get few visitors except monks and acolytes.  You may not be welcome further in, young lady.

Ellsy:  Aww...  well let's go in anyway, Ben!

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scenes of them looking around, I guess.

Monk:  Oh!  I haven't seen you before.  Are you training to enter our order?

Bene:  No.  We're just looking.

Monk:  Haha, you sound like you're shopping.  Where are you from?

Bene:  Izlude.  Well, Prontera, if you mean which church.

Monk:  Oh!  I was an acolyte there too, quite a long while ago.  Is Father Ted still the head priest?

Bene:  Oh, yes.

Monk:  And John the head of acolyte quarters?

Bene:  Yeah.

Monk:  I used to hate him so much!  He always made me clean the toilets.

Bene:  He hates that I have a pet.  But he only makes me scrub candleholders all morning.  And light candles

in the evening.

Monk:  Yes, once he gives you a task, you'll always be the one doing it.

Monk:  Oh, do you happen to know an acolyte named Kethios?

Ellsy:  ?!

Bene:  He's a priest.

Monk:  Oh, silly me, of course he's a priest.  We were acolytes together.  But we lost touch when I left to

become a monk here.

Ellsy:  Wow... what was he like as an acolyte?

Monk:  A tragic hero, brooding and depressed.  It was hard for him to find parties since he was bad with

magic.

Bene:  He still is.  He can't even heal.

Monk:  Haha.  I told him to become a monk, but he wouldn't.  It's distasteful to him, punching things.

Ellsy:  Tragic? Depressed?

Monk:  Yes, it was very hard for him to get interested in being in the church.  Always had other things on his

mind.  It wasn't until Father X became his mentor that he improved in his faith.

Ellsy:  Oh, well, he -was- kind of forced into the church.

Bene:  Who's Father x?

Monk:  Hmmmmm.  He was an old priest.  Very strong and powerful in the church.  But he "disappeared" some

years ago.  Right before I became a monk. It nearly crushed Kethios.  It's good to hear that he became a

priest anyway despite the challenges.

Ellsy:  So where's Father X now?

Monk:  No one knows.  There are rumors that he died, or worse, was murdered.  The church had many problems

back then.  Drama and partisan politics.  I hope it's improved since then?

Bene:  Uhhhhh.  I'm too new to know.

Monk:  Ah. Well, it is getting late, and I won't keep you here.  God be with you on your travels!

Ellsy:  Wow, that was so cool!  We learned so much!

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Lavian looks up Edgar's profile?

Glass:  Hmm?  What paperwork are you working on today?

Lavian:  Oh, I'm just ...

Glass:  ?

Lavian:  It's Edgar's profile.  I wanted to look at something, but I forgot, it's empty.

Glass:  Checking for mental illness? *chuckle*

Lavian:  It's weird, he doesn't even have his certificate of completion from the Swordsman's Guild.

Glass:  That's normal.  Most people are so happy to pass that they end up losing it somewhere.

Lavian:  True.  But still... to have NO record at all...

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Lavian:  Oh, Glass, this is a trifle embarrassing but...
Glass:  Yes?

Lavian: The king is hosting a ball next weekend.

Lavian:  He hosts one every season.

Lavian:  Would you mind being my guest?
Glass:  I was supposed to go home by then...


Lavian:  Oh, I forgot.

Glass:  Heh.  I was planning on extending my stay in any case.  I'd be delighted to go to this ball, although

I have no formal clothes.

Lavian:  I think you'd be fine in that armor.  It looks formal.

Glass:  Who comes to these balls?

Lavian:  Lots of nobles and aristocrats.  I really don't like going but I have to.  I get a lot of unwanted

attention from the eligible bachelors.

Glass:  Ahhhhh.  But if I am by your side...

Glass:  then they would give up.  *pose?*

Lavian:  Ummm, yes.

"it's a date"

Runs into Kethios, hits the books

Bene tells Velger he got recruited into other work, can't party.  "But what about that girl you know?"

Glass murders a knight

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Bene finds the big book of demon possession

B:  Hmm .... Colon .. Coma .. wait Comas aren't demon-posession... maybe I shouldn't trust this book.  Let's

see what it says on that anyway.
B:  Comas can be induced by powerful dark magic, and occurs primarily in those possessed by powerful undead or

magic-weilding monsters such as those that reside in the depths of Glast Heim.
B:  Huh, gives me another reason to avoid that place.

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B:  Contract with Devil.  This term refers to the metaphysical object (or "contract") between a minor demon

and whoever it is possessing.  The contract cannot be nullified by any known means.  Attempts to excorsize the

demons and avoid the terms of the conract have only resulted in the destruction of both the possessed person

and the demon.  Contracts are commonly used by Deviruchis and often have outrageous terms.  Your best bet is

to never accept a contract with a devil; however, the tricky creatures often offer these deals when there is

little to no alternative for survival, such as when you're falling off a cliff.

B:  Ehhhh, I'm getting distracted.  This is interesting stuff though.

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B:  Possessed weapons.  Some demons cannot manifest themselves physically, and must possess a living creature

to exist.  As it is difficult to find people willing to possess, many instead possess everyday objects.

Arguably, the most dangerous are those possessing weapons.  Oftentimes they act unobtrusively, pretending to

be a magic weapon aiding the wielder, but then slowly come to possess him or her.  The wielder often has no

knowledge of the possession until it is too late.

B:  There are few identifiable signs.  Reluctance to part with the weapon is one.  Pride in the weapon is

another.  The demon will often attempt to force the wielder into doing things he does not wish to do.

Everytime the wielder complies, the demon's hold on him increases until the demon takes over completely.

B:  But it doesn't say anything about removing the demon.

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Lavian:  I've never had one of my knights get murdered before.

Lavian:  I've lost some to monsters, but even that's rare.

Lavian:  And, of course, since it wasn't a monster, it's out of our jurisdiction.  The Prontera guards have to

solve the crime.  I can't do anything.

Edgar:  Lavian!!  I have to talk to you.  In private.  As soon as you can.

Lavian:  Please tell me it's good news.

Edgar:  Err.  No.  It's decidedly bad.

Lavian:  Very well.  Glass, please step outside.

Edgar:  Thank God.

Lavian:  Hey, remember who you're talking to.

Edgar:  Lady Lavian, this will be hard to believe but...

Edgar:  I saw it all!  Glass did it!

Lavian: Did what?

Edgar:  Last night!  I saw --

Lavian: Let me get this straight.  You are seriously trying to pin the murder on Sir Glass?

Edgar:  That's right!

Lavian:  You have proof?

Edgar:  I saw it!  The sword told him to kill the knight, and so he did!

Lavian:  That sword again.  How jealous are you, Edgar?  Glass is a national hero.  He'd never do something

like that.

Edgar:  Lavian, please believe me!  But I know he wants to get you next!

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I don't know what to do next!!

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Edgar visits Payon to see the bodies of the bandits?

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THE BALL STUFF

King (use prince sprite because why the ---- not?):  On behalf of our kingdom, we are very proud to welcome

Sir Glass of Schwartzwald.  May he enjoy his time in Rune-Midgard!

(And obviously say good things about us to the council in Juno)

Scenes of people at the ball drinking champagne (good luck)

L:  Congratulations!
D:  Uh, thanks, my Lady.

L (to Glass):  Lord Danil is the new Knightmaster of Geffen.
G:  Ah.  Congratulations.

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L:  We are old acquaintances.
G:  I see.  I will let you talk.

L:  It's good to see you've made something of yourself.
D:  I'm much changed now, yes.

D:  It looks like you've done well for yourself, too.
L:  Err yes.  Blush.



D:  How is your father?
L:  Oh, fighting monster somewhere.  You know.

D:  We may need him soon in Geffen.  The kobolds are pushing forward.
L:  I will let him know.

D:  Thanks.

L:  If you ever need advice as the Knightmaster there, feel free to write to me.

D:  Thanks.

It was nice to see you again.

Yeah.  Bye.  Etc.

End of the ball




the "date"

Edgar demoted.  Argues with Mr. Red Hat?

Bene reports his findings.

Kethios Hat stolen?  No.   comments:  I want to get on with it, so I dropped this arc.

Glass's Peco.

Fired, the final duel.

Ellsy's letter from dad? << DO NOT FORGET THIS PART

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Kethios:  Are you insane?  You're no match for him!

Edgar:  Just give me that holy water.

Kethios:  Glass will cut you down with ease!

Edgar:  Give me that holy water.

Kethios:  Okay, but...

Edgar:  I won't give up.

Edgar:  At least cheer for me.


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Glass:  There you are.  The arena is set.

Glass:  We have quite the audience.

(show guards with audience on the walls)

Glass:  It's not too late to back down...

Edgar:  Shut up.

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Glass:  My, what a temper.

Knight:  The duel begins when I give the word

...

Knight:  Now!


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Edgar:  This is for that knight you killed!

*charge*

*deflect*

Glass:  Come, Edgar.  Spears have an advantage over swords: their reach.

Glass:  Do you even know how to fight?

(Edgar must get hurt and start bleeding quite a bit at some point)


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Edgar:  Ahh!  *weapon goes flying*

Glass:  That was disappointing.

Edgar:  Ugh.  Go on, then, finish me off.  You know you want to!

Glass:  Are you so eager to die?

Sword:  Do it!  Yes!


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Lavian:  Stop it right now!  This is ridiculous!

Lavian:  It has been, from the start.

Glass:  Ungg...!!

Sword:  Yes!  I am strong enough!  You cannot disobey!

Sword:  Kill her, now!

Lavian:  Glass!  You've won. Are you happy?  And Edgar.

Edgar:  Lavian, no, run! *jump in front of Glass's swing and get skewered again.

Sword:  Bah!  He is not a noble at all!  No matter, he will still feed me.

Sword:  How does it feel, Edgar, to be the one to give me enough strength to take control?

Edgar:  Ah-ahhh....ng.

Lavian:  Edgar!  Glass!

Sword:  Glass's blood will do nicely!

Glass:  *skewer self and drink*

Glass:  Ungg...!!

Lavian:  What, What is going on?






(light show, Glass falls over and sword becomes a tirfing)

Sword:  I am free! All will tremble before my might!

Lavian:  What the!! You really can talk.

Sword:  Yes, all can hear me now.  But now is time for you to die, child of Sir Jamus!


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(scenes of people running away)

Eek a demon monster thing!

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Lavian:  Thank God I brought my sword!  What the hell are you, demon?

Sword:  Many years ago, your father sealed me within a gemstone and dropped me in a lake.  I eventually washed

ashore, and a falcon ate me.  I subverted the falcon and took partial control over its form.  I tried to free

myself by drinking its victims' blood, but Sir Glass thwarted my plan.  So I became a sword so that he could

be my next victim.

Sword:  But all I ever wanted was revenge against the man who trapped me in the first place!  Sir Jamus

Angevon!  When Glass came to visit Prontera, I urged him to befriend you so that I can get close enough to

drink your blood!

Revenge Against the man

who trapped me in

the first place!

Sword:  You are no match for me, human!

Lavian:  I may not have my father's skill, but you'll find I'm far from weak!

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L: But why could Edgar hear you?

S:  He used me to kill a small dragon.  This created a link between us.

S: Now die!

(they fight)

Lavian:  Ugh, you're strong.

Sword:  You won't be able to keep this up!  You're getting tired and I'm as strong as ever!  You're not your

father, but then, he was weak, always hiding behind his little mercenaries.

L:  He is not weak!  Teamwork is a powerful force, one we knights stress.

S:  Whatever you say!

(arrows fly at it)

Aesir Ciel:  Fighting a demon all on your own?  You are your father's daughter!

Lavian:  The Aesir Ciel!

Aesir:  We're here to help, Lady Lavian.

S:  Argh!  But where is that coward, Sir Jamus?

AC:  He's got bigger fish to fry!

S:  I will not brook insult lightly!

AC:  Not so fast!

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S:  Your descendents will pay for this!

AC:  It's over.

L:  but.. (pan over to Glass & Edgar bodies)

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At hospital or wherever

G:  Ahh.  I feel I have done something terrible.

L:  The priests were able to bring you back, however they do it.

G:  I am sorry. It was like I was in a dream.  I had control but the demon was ever-present.  I fear many of

my actions were not my own, and the Glass you have come to know is very different from me.

L: Everything is okay now, though.

G:  No.  I have misled you.  Whether it was my idea or the sword's, I cannot say.  But I am already engaged to

Lady Filana in Juno.

L:  ...

G:  Forgive me.  I wouldn't have tried to court you if I had been myself.  You are an exceptional woman, but I

love her.

L: ...

G:  Edgar, is he alive?

L:  Yes, he's resting in another room.

G:  Send him my sincere apologies. I must head home soon.  It's amusing, really.  Your father told me to take

this vacation to Rune-Midgard as a last bit of freedom before my marriage.

G:  I killed that knight.  I must make amends to his family.

L:  Yes... rest for now.

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Edgar's room

L:  Edgar...

E:  You're alive.  Thank God.

L:  I should be the one saying that.  How can I make it up to you.  You were right the whole time.

E:  ...

L:  Glass was being controlled by the sword.  He will be leaving soon.


E:  Finally.

L:  He... has a fiance there.

L:  Edgar, why did you take the blow for me back there?  After the way I have treated you.

E:  It's my duty / I didn't have a choice.

L  But you aren't my Defender anymore.

E:  ANd?

L:  I still need a Defender.

E: ..

L:  You can have it back.  If you want, that is.  I understand if you don't.

E:  Of course I do, milady.

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F: Now that I've got my new armor, I can start paying you losers again.

Minion:  What do you want us to do, boss?

F:  We need to get rid of that Defender.  Their trust in each other has been broken.  Maybe we can use that to

our advantage...

Minion:  Whatver you say, boss!

F:  We can't afford to fail again.