----------------------- Page 1----------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Guilty Gear: Judgment Story Dialogue FAQ By Blade Galewind a.k.a. "Mimeblade" Use with Permission. -------------------------------------------------------- ==Opening Notes== -------------------------------------------------------- Please note that at the start of the game, the following characters are availabl e to you: Sol Badguy Ky Kiske May Millia Rage I-No The rest are unlocked in various stages by specific characters: Sol Badguy: Chipp Zanuff (Complete Stage 2-1 with Sol) Faust (Complete Stage 4-1 with Sol) Chipp Zanuff (Requires Sol cleared to play): Axl Low (Complete Stage 3-1 with Chipp) Axl Low (Requires Sol+Chipp cleared to play): Faust (Requires Sol cleared to play): Ky Kiske: Bridget (Complete Stage 2-1 with Ky) Bridget (Requires Ky cleared to play): Potemkin: (Complete Stage 3-2 with Bridget) Potemkin (Requires Ky+Bridget cleared to play): Kuradoberi Jam (Complete Stage 4-2 with Potemkin) Kuradoberi Jam (Requires Ky+Bridget+Potemkin cleared to play): May: Dizzy (Complete Stage 2-1 with May) Testament (Complete Stage 4-2 with May) Dizzy (Requires May cleared to play: Johnny (Complete Stage 2-2 with Dizzy) Johnny (Requires May+Dizzy cleared to play): Testament (Requires May cleared to play): Millia Rage: Baiken (Complete Stage 2-1 with Millia) Slayer (Complete Stage 2-2 with Millia) ----------------------- Page 2----------------------- Baiken (Requires Millia cleared to play): Slayer (Requires Millia cleared to play): Anji Mito (Complete Stage 3-2 with Slayer) Anji Mito (Requires Millia+Slayer cleared to play): I-No: Eddie (Complete Stage 2-1 with I-No) Zappa (Complete Stage 2-2 with I-No) Eddie (Requires I-No cleared to play): Venom (Complete Stage 3-1 with Eddie) Venom (Requires I-No+Eddie cleared to play): Zappa (Requires I-No cleared to play): To unlock Judgment you have to find the letters that spell his name in the Castl e Stage. J-U-D-G-M-E-N-T. You can find them in order in the locations within the Castle, if you miss any just go back to Character Select and check to see which letters are missing (also worth noting Judgment in this game is spelt without an "e" so it's NOT Jud gement, its simply "JUDGMENT"). Lastly, note that all the characters share an ending with another character, exc ept Judgment. Sol + Ky May + Johnny Millia + Venom I-No + Axl Chipp + Potemkin Faust + Zappa Bridget + Jam Dizzy + Testament Anji + Baiken Slayer + Eddie All story dialogue will be grouped as such. Also, worth noting that much of the dialogue is repetitive, and was originally VERY POORLY TRANSLATED...so I tweaked a few things to make it more enjoyable/informative for your reading pleasure, so enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Main Story== -------------------------------------------------------- It's been a week since the world has heard from the small Eastern European kingdom of Villtania. As scattered refugee reports surface, the world learns of monstrous devastation and biogeocenosis experiments summoned by Raymond, Villtania's leading sorcerer. The once beautiful Villtanian ----------------------- Page 3----------------------- countryside now runs red with the blood of its people. The United Nations declares an international emergency and offers a huge reward to any hot-shot mercenaries brave enough to restore order to Villtania. Warriors from around the world, some for the sake of justice, others for money, now gather in the Villtanian battlefield. A new war has begun. -------------------------------------------------------- ==Sol's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Enter Sol Badguy, aka The Flame of Corruption. He hears the odd story about the disappearances while traveling to clear this world of the Gears, and decides to head to Isene. Feeling the presence of non-human forces behind the event, he moves on to Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Sol: Here it is... Monsters: Grr! Sol: What a pain in the ass. Out of my way. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Sol: ! Monsters: ... Sol: ...Bunch of beasts inside too. This is crazy. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Sol: A hidden passage inside...This is no ordinary house... Let's see here. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Sol: What the hell is this? Must be a demon from the Underworld! Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Sol: ...I get it. Guess it's not as simple as being summoned by the master... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Sol: A fusion between three monsters from the Underworld? ----------------------- Page 4----------------------- Who the hell pulled off this crazy stuff? ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Sol: Not a single person in sight. Better check out the entire island. SOL ENCOUNTERS CHIPP: Chipp: Damn, it's a trap! Monsters: Grrrg! Chipp: Ha! You won't beat me with those numbers! Sol: Why are you here? Chipp: Hey...back to you. Or...did you come here so I could teach you a lesson? Sol: Considering the predicament, I'm in stitches. Chipp: Says you. Wait your turn to get filleted. Sol: ...blah, blah... *begins to walk away* Chipp: Hey, you trying to ignore me? Hey, wait a sec. Sol: Eh...? Chipp: A little help never hurts karma! Sol: ...Oh well... *Volcanic Viper* ~Moments later~ Chipp: Hey, good work. Sol: ... Chipp: Hey, I did thank you, didn't I?...damn. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Sol: Supposed to be an ancient ruin downstream. Don't tell me I have to get wet for this...Gimmie a break... ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Sol: So this is where the ruin is. Don't know if I'll find anything but I gotta keep going. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Sol: ! Is she a Gear? No, maybe not. Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Sol: A fusion between a human and a beast from the Underworld...! ----------------------- Page 5----------------------- POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Sol: Rest in peace. I guess that woman was guarding the entrance. Something's up. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Sol: A cave deep inside an ancient ruin with traces of supplies being transporte d. Guess I finally get to meet the big boss. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Sol: So this is where it all happens. My hats off to whoever built this research lab. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Sol: This must be the deepest part. Did it take me a long time or what? KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Sol: Another original bio war-machine. Whoever created all this is nuts. Marehound: Grrrr... Sol: You're giving me no choice... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Sol: Later dude! *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Sol: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. ----------------------- Page 6----------------------- And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Sol: ...Raymond. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Sol: Damn...I better hurry. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Sol: Sorry, man. See you later! *slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Sol: The Wind Tower...Is he upstairs? SOL ENCOUNTERS FAUST: Faust: I hear the need of some 'patients' behind this thick wall...huh? Monsters: Ggg... Faust: I was right, all these patients. I can't guarantee my treatment will fix all your problems! Sol: What the hell are you doing here? Faust: Oh, you have perfect timing. Sol: Huh? Faust: I was thinking they should get some 'treatment.' Sol: They're all yours! Monsters: Screeetch!! Sol: Tsk..What an annoyance. *Volcanic Viper* ~Moments later~ Faust: I shall get going. My patients can't wait forever. *skitters away* ----------------------- Page 7----------------------- Sol: What the hell was that all about? TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Sol: I guess they want me to go upstairs. *Sol gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Sol: I get it, now. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Sol: ...So you're Raymond. Raymond: That's right, Sol. Quite an honor that you already know me. Sol: ... ... Raymond: I know all about you, too. Yes, the Gear Project...Interesting stuff. I would love to discuss this with you at length... Sol: Shut your trap. I didn't come all the way here to chat with you. Raymond: Oh, really? Then what is it that brings you here, my friend? Sol: I'm here to take you down and wipe out this crazy research of yours. Raymond: Ha, you think that's possible? Take a look... The gate to the Underworld has already started to open. *Gate Opens* Sol: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Sol: You think I'm just gonna sit here and let you get away? Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Sol: This guy's really getting on my nerves. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Sol: An invitation to the Underworld? Bring it on. *Sol steps into the portal* ----------------------- Page 8----------------------- THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Sol: Terrible taste... *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Sol: Now you plan to screw with this guy, eh? You're starting to get real predictable. Raymond: You shall regret those words soon. ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* Sol: That would be nice if you self destruct... Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Sol: So he leaves behind yet another parting gift. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Sol: It's over. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Sol: !? How did you...? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Sol: What...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Sol: ... ...Right, I get it. Formerly Raymond: You catch on quickly, but that is to be expected from someone who took a major role in the GEAR Project. Sure I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Sol: But there's a problem... ----------------------- Page 9----------------------- Formerly Raymond: That's right. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Sol: Right, I get it. Formerly Raymond: That's right. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Sol: So you risked it all for this. You're nuts, man. Formerly Raymond: No way, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Sol: You piece of... Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Sol: I'm not letting you get away. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry, son. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Sol: You piece of...You're going down! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Sol: The circus ends now. Formerly Raymond: You're absolutely right. The main event starts now. Get a taste of my divine powers. ----------------------- Page 10----------------------- Sol: So the minute you acquire new power you think you're a God. What a joke. Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Sol: And you think you're that savior? Don't make me laugh. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Sol: All you want is power and a way to justify that. You're far from being a God. Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Sol: Go to hell! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Sol: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Sol: What the hell... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Sol: ...It's over. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to plan... Sol: You made an error. You didn't notice? Judgment: Wha, What? Sol: You've already been taken in by Inus. Did you actually think you can continue to exist without the host? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Sol: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... ----------------------- Page 11----------------------- There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Sol: *Thumbs Down* You're the one who's going to be brought to justice. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Sol: ...! Man, it's out of control. *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Ky's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Former leader of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Ky, currently endeavors to ma intain law and order as a head figure in the International Police Force. As they start the investigation of the disappearances, they receive information about an eyewitness of a mysterious figure at Isene. Sensing the case will not be sol ved merely by any investigation, Ky heads to Isene, alone. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Ky: So this is Isene...I see, supposed to be a vibrant island but there's not a single soul. Monsters: Grr! Ky: Gears?...No, there's too many of them. The village is full of them ...this calls for an investigation. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Ky: Anyone home? Monsters: ... Ky: Looks like there's no point talking to you. I'll have to take a look inside, alright? LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: ----------------------- Page 12----------------------- Ky: A hidden passage. Smells fishy... LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Ky: ! What is this? Looks like a monster from the Underworld, but... There's something wrong with him. Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Ky: This monster is a man-made creation! Who in the world could have done such a thing? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Ky: The problem is not yet resolved. I must find the person responsible for this before it's too late. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Ky: As anticipated, nobody here. Maybe the people of the island are already... No, I will save them! KY ENCOUNTERS BRIDGET: Bridget: Hmm, I think I'm lost. Monsters: Grrrg! Bridget: Uhh, excuse me, I'm looking for some bounties. Have you seen any around here? Monsters: Screeech! Bridget: Whoa! Can you at least listen to me? Ky: ! Bridget...why are you here? Bridget: Oh, hi sir. What a coincidence. Funny, we meet at such a place. Ky: That's a bit leisurely under the circumstance, don't you think? Bridget: Yes, it seems they don't want to listen to me. Ky: ...Obviously...You have my service. Bridget: You're a life-saver! Ky: *Stun Edge!* ~Moments later~ Ky: "What brings you to such an isolated land? Bridget: I'm looking for some bounties. Ky: I see. But, there is more than bounties roaming around here. Save yourself. I suggest you leave this dangerous land. Bridget: I understand. I'll leave when I find more bounties. ----------------------- Page 13----------------------- Ky: No. No, I meant you should leave now. Bridget: See ya! *runs away* ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Ky: I hear there's an ancient ruin downstream. Maybe I'll find something there. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Ky: Found the ruin. I guess it's not being used anymore... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Ky: ! What is this? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Ky: Great heavens! Someone fused an innocent woman with a monster! Do I have no choice but to fight? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Ky: ...Please, rest in peace. I promise you I'll find the culprit, whoever's behind all this...! KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Ky: There are traces of people recently being here in the depths of an ancient r uin... Maybe the culprit behind all this is inside? KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Ky: This must be a research facility for bio war machines! The island's people must have fallen victim to benefit the research... Who did this? KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Ky: Looks like this is the end of the road. The culprit must be inside! KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Ky: Damn, just missed him. I'm not letting you get away! Marehound: Grrrr... Ky: I guess the point is to slow me down, but I'm afraid it's not going to work. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Ky: It's over! *Slashes Marehound* ----------------------- Page 14----------------------- *walks forward and spots something* Ky: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Ky: ...Raymond. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Ky: Oh no, trouble...I better hurry... KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Ky: This is it for sure! *slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Ky: The Wind Tower...Raymond, you have nowhere to hide. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Ky: An easy passage upstairs means something's up...but I'm not one to be fazed by a measly booby-trap! *Ky gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Ky: See, I knew it. ----------------------- Page 15----------------------- TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Ky: You're not going anywhere, Raymond. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Ky Kiske. Ky: ... ... Raymond: I've heard a lot about you. Young hero of the Holy War. The youngest ever to lead the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, and a maste r swordsman. I'd love to see some of your artistic swordplay. Ky: ...If you insist, I can show you. Although it might not be in your best inte rest. Raymond: Okay, and what are you insinuating? Ky: Raymond, as the prime suspect for this case, you are under arrest. Should you resist, you leave me no choice but to use force against you. Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look... The gate to the Underworld has already started to open. *Gate Opens* Ky: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Ky: I'm not letting you get away! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Ky: Damn little games! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Ky: Inviting me inside the Underworld? Perhaps another booby trap? Oh well. Bring it on! *Ky steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Ky: ...This place is awfully spooky. *fights through a group of Goose slime crea tures* ~Moments later~ ----------------------- Page 16----------------------- Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Ky: You trying to use that guy next? What the hell are you trying to do? Raymond: Relax, my friend. You'll find out sooner or later. ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* Ky: ! Gifted individual takes the wrong evil path and fails miserably...How path etic. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Ky: So this is the finale to this case... My apologies for stepping into your turf but I can't let you kill me! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Ky: It's all over. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Ky: !? How did you...? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Ky: What...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Ky: I don't get it! What did you do? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Ky: How could you do such a terrifying thing? Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , ----------------------- Page 17----------------------- and came up with a solution. Ky: ... ... Formerly Raymond: Even a man as smart as you can't figure it out, huh? Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Ky: So you did this to use me...! Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Ky: How dare you treat the lives of innocent people like dirt! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Ky: You actually think I'll let you get away with this? I will destroy you with this sword! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry, son. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Ky: Your party's gonna end real soon, Raymond! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Ky: Your party ends now, Raymond. Formerly Raymond: You're absolutely right. The main event starts now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Ky: Calling yourself a God? Please, give me a break! Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. ----------------------- Page 18----------------------- But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Ky: You have no right to call yourself God! Plus, man doesn't need you to show them how to bring about peace! Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Ky: You'll have to pay for defying peace and taking all those lives! Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Ky: ...There's no point in discussing this further with you. Are you ready? Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Ky: ... ... ! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Ky: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Ky: ...I win. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to plan... Ky: Even a gifted mind like yours can make mistakes, I guess... Judgment: Wha, What? Ky: Your body didn't have a host. Did you actually think you can continue to exist without the host? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Ky: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... ----------------------- Page 19----------------------- Ky: *Flicks sword back* A taste of your own medicine serves you right. Divine justice. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Ky: ...! Man, it's out of control! I better get out of here...! *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------- SOL AND KY ENDING: -------------------------------- Ky: Sol! Sol: You again? Buzz off. Ky: Maintaining peace, law, and order. That is my duty. Sol: Whatever... Ky: You and I, we are cut from the same cloth. How long are you going to keep that facade? Sol: ... Ky: Answer me Sol! Sol: Not your problem, I said, buzz off. Ky: Gears...and now Raymond. Why do humans continue to repeat their mistakes? Sol: Never ending Karma...as long as Gears exist. Ky: Is that why you continue to hunt Gears? Tell me what you know! Sol: I talked too much, forget it. *walks away* Ky: Wait, Sol! -------------------------------- SOL AND KY ENDING COMPLETE -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==May's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. A girl with super human strength, May. The Jellyfish Pirates make an emergency landing on the island of Isene to search for food. ----------------------- Page 20----------------------- However, May soon realizes Johnny, whom she has special feelings for, has disapp eared. Worried about his late return, she rushes out to seek him. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: May: Johnny! Where are you? Monsters: Grr! May: Eww...What is this? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: May: ! Monsters: ... May: All I wanna do is find Johnny... LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: May: A hidden passage...Hmm... LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: May: Don't tell me it's another weird monster? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! May: Aagh! This guy's freaking me out! Johnny, help!... ... ... ...Where are you ? POST-BOSS FIGHT: May: What a weird island...Wait, could Johnny be caught up in something here? ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: May: Johnny...Not here either? MAY ENCOUNTERS DIZZY: Dizzy: Why isn't anybody here? I'd better hurry up and finish shopping or nobody will have dinner tonight. Monsters: Grrrg! Dizzy: ! You...! *Monster swipes at her* Ugh! May: ! Dizzy! Monsters: Ggg! Dizzy: Uh, umm, uh.......May...? May: Dizzy! Are you okay! ----------------------- Page 21----------------------- Dizzy: Yes, I'm fine. But, we'd better... May: Get rid of the enemy! Dizzy: Yes! May: *Mr. Dolphin~!* ~Moments later~ Dizzy: Wow May, you're awesome. May: Hehehe~...Oh by the way, have you seen Johnny? Dizzy: Hmm? Um...I haven't seen him. May: Argh, I wonder where he disappeared to? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: May: I guess I have to go down the river. Let's see. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: May: An old building...Maybe I'll find Johnny inside... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: May: ! What's this? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) May: Looks kinda human...but I guess not. Kinda creepy. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* May: I'm sorry. Kinda in a hurry. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: May: A cave inside...Hmm...Smells real fishy around here... KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: May: Whoa! What's this? Cool...Kinda creepy here. Let's hurry up and find him. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: May: Maybe this is the last room? KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: May: Johnny, are you in here? Aagh! Marehound: Grrrr... May: What's up with you guys? I said I'm only looking for Johnny! ----------------------- Page 22----------------------- POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! May: Geez...Just go to sleep! *whacks Marehound with her anchor* *walks forward and spots something* May: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- May: Raymond...Maybe he knows. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* May: Uh-oh, What's going on? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! May: The power of love! *Whacks Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: May: The Wind Tower...Could Raymond be in here? MAY ENCOUNTERS TESTAMENT: ----------------------- Page 23----------------------- Testament: What! *gets bowled over by Ansect* Testament: A blunder by me. Embarassing. So you think you're prepared? You'll soon learn your pitiful plan was all for naught. Monsters: Gggi! Testament: Meet your death! May: Hey mister, aren't you Dizzy's... Testament: You...you're Dizzy's... May: What are you doing here? Testament: Can't you see? May: Yeah, let me help. *Applause for the Victim* ~Moments later~ May: Umm...have you seen Johnny? Testament: No, haven't seen him. May: Really? I wonder where he went. Testament: I must get going. My apologies for not being able to help more. May: No, no, don't worry. See ya! Oh hey, drob by the Jellyfish once in a while, won't ya? *walks away* TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: May: So high-tech! *May gets surrounded by Ra-kis* May: What is all this? TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: May: ...Are you Raymond? Raymond: That's right, May. Quite an honor to be known by even you. May: ! Raymond: I know all about you. Member of the Jellyfish Pirates, Air Pirates who show human empathy. May: Hey, what's so funny? Raymond: Oops, excuse me. It's just that empathy is such nonsense... May: What did you say? Did you just make fun of us and insult Johnny's values? Raymond: You are still a naive child... Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. ----------------------- Page 24----------------------- *Gate Opens* May: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! May: I was only looking for Johnny, but...You're starting to tick me off! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* May: Damn it! Out of my way! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* May: If I go through here maybe I can catch Raymond...Here I come! *May steps in to the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: May: Oh no, another spooky place. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatur es* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? May: Nope, not at all. The only thing that's spectacular is Johnny! Raymond: What a little squirt you are... Don't even see that you're in a tough situation right now, do you? ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* May: ! So much for the tough situation I'm in... It turns out you're the one in the tough situation. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! May: Oh, looks tough... POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: ----------------------- Page 25----------------------- May: Phew, that was a close call. He was tough but not as tough as Johnny, of co urse. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: Haha...You sure? Not so sure if you can let your guard down just yet. May: No way! Raymond!? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. May: Huh...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. May: The powers of the king of the Underworld...? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. May: No thanks...I don't really care. Formerly Raymond: ..... I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld, that fusing them would lead to immense power. But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. May: ... ... (So long...) Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. May: Um, your explanation is taking forever... Formerly Raymond: ...Bottom line is, this was all based on accurate calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. May: What? Then that means it's because of you there's nobody at the village. Wait, you better not have hurt Johnny or you're dead! ----------------------- Page 26----------------------- Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. May: Not letting you get away mister! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! May: Hey, why'd you take off? Coward! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? May: Didn't enjoy it one bit, loser! Where's Johnny? Just tell me where he is! Formerly Raymond: Johnny? Seems like you're eager to find him, but unfortunately he's not here. Perhaps he was killed by one of my guinea pigs on the way here . If that's the case I can take you there using my divine powers ! May: It'll take more than that to kill Johnny. And this divine power of yours ai n't so hot either... Formerly Raymond: You'll never understand...The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. May: The world doesn't need a dictator like you! Johnny says so too. We'll save the world from darkness ourselves. Formerly Raymond: What simpletons you people are. What can you do without power? Power influences everything, even a child knows that. The "empathy" that you speak of is meaningless if you have no power to back it up. May: But it's wrong to build power at the expense of the lives of innocent peopl e! Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. May: Whatever Johnny says is always right! I'll believe what he believes as long ----------------------- Page 27----------------------- as I live! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. May: ! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. May: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? May: You're not so great after all. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... May: *I won't lose* This is what Johnny taught me. We're never gonna lose out to corrupt power! Judgment: ...! I get it. Inus is already dead... I guess the mind cannot continue to survive long when the host's body has perished... How foolish of me. May: Huh? So you figured out what the problem was on your own? Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... May: Huh? Wait, what's going on? Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* May: What!? *Johnny shows up in the nick of time* May: Johnny! Johnny: May! Why are you here!? May: I was looking for you! I was worried sick! ----------------------- Page 28----------------------- Johnny: Hey, thanks for worrying but I left you to take care of the crew... Whoa...let's hightail it out of this joint! We'll talk later. May: Okay! -------------------------------------------------------- ==Johnny's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Johnny, the leader of the Jellyfish Air Pirates, learns of the disappearances on the island of Isene. He lands his ship, citing the need for provisions to his crew. "There may be people in need of my assistance." With that, he quietly leaves his ship behind. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Johnny: Huh...? I didn't think this village was so quiet. Monsters: Grr! Johnny: What the...this is unexpected. You want to talk about this? What did you do to the villagers? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Johnny: Yo, anybody home? Monsters: ... Johnny: Here too... LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Johnny: Yo ho, a hidden passage. There's gotta be something down here. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Johnny: ! Dan~ger~ous. Monsters from the Underworld, I don't expect you to reckon, but did ya'll destroy the village? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Johnny: Don't understand me, huh? Wait, something's not right. ----------------------- Page 29----------------------- You hurtin'...?...In pain? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Johnny: Case solved...right...I guess not. A bit of razzle-dazzle, mixing several monsters into one. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Johnny: I wouldn't mind this stroll in the woods... ...If I was with a fair lass, that is. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Johnny: There should be an ancient ruin downstream. I reckon I'll find a clue or two. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Johnny: Let's see what's waiting for me... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Johnny: ! What the...! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Johnny: Un-flippin'-believeable! Humans and monsters fused together... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Johnny: ...Sorry, ma'am. Rest in peace. Making me slash a lady like that... I don't reckon who did this...but he ain't gonna get away with this. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Johnny: Somebody's been using this ruin. Conniving son-of-a-gun, if I may say so, hiding in such a place. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Johnny: ...! Biological Weaponry Lab! This could be hairier than I thought. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Johnny: This is it. Let's find out what's going on... KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Johnny: I was hoping for a lass waitin' to be rescued! Marehound: Grrrr... Johnny: I reckon you're a bit more excited to see me than I am to see you. ----------------------- Page 30----------------------- POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Johnny: Yo, hell doggy, heel! *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Johnny: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Johnny: Raymond, huh...? KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Johnny: What the...!? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Johnny: Die. *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Johnny: So...this is the Wind Tower. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: ----------------------- Page 31----------------------- Johnny: Much obliged for the lift...but... *Johnny gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Johnny: You're not going to let me enjoy the ride by my lonesome, are ya? TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Johnny: Raymond, I reckon. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Sfondi. Johnny: The pleasure is mine... Raymond: I know you well. The Leader of the Jellyfish Air Pirates and master of the Eastern Sword fighting style, Genei Haku Bunmyaku Haen Getsuken. I heard your lightning sword is something to behold. I'd like to see it one day. Johnny: You don't hafta ask for that. But don't be so sure you'll be able to 'see' it. Raymond: ...Really? And what is that supposed to mean? Johnny: I gotta tell ya that I'm pissed off at you. I can't bring myself to forgive ya, killing all these innocents and all. Raymond: Ha! You think you can take me? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Johnny: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Johnny: You think you can get away from me? Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Johnny: What is this? A joke? This won't even stop me from putting on my shades. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Johnny: Pretty ballsy, inviting me yourself. *Johnny steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: ----------------------- Page 32----------------------- Johnny: Well, I'm not pretty deep in this crap now. *fights through a group of G oose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Johnny: So my next victim is this thing? Give it up. Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Johnny: ! Well, I reckon he wasn't expecting that finale. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Johnny: ...See you around, matey...Guess not... POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Johnny: Didn't I tell ya I'm perfect? Superb form and finish! I'll be going now... *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Johnny: !? You're... Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Johnny: What the...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Johnny: Un-flippin'believeable... Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld, that fusing them would lead to immense power. Johnny: ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. ----------------------- Page 33----------------------- I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Johnny: It can't be... Formerly Raymond: That's right. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Johnny: I became part of your grand scheme... Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on accurate calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Johnny: Your 'calculations' will now fall apart! There's no turning back. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Johnny: I'm not letting you go twice. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Johnny: I've got babes awaiting my return. Thanks for the consideration but I'm gonna go quickly here. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Johnny: I've got no interest in fooling around with monsters. Formerly Raymond: My apologies. Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers! Johnny: ...right. I'm pretty blessed by the Goddess of Love. Of course, Lady Luck promises me victory. Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. ----------------------- Page 34----------------------- After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Johnny: You don't need such powers. What you really need is... .... Well, you don't need to know that! Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Johnny: Let's end this chit-chat. I have to stop you from taking more victims. Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Johnny: What you need is your own sacrifice of equal significance. If you can't understand that, you have no right to talk about sins. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Johnny: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Johnny: ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Johnny: Your mistake was...that you over trusted such powers. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Johnny: You were only deceiving your own eyes. Ironic isn't it? Judgment: Wha, what? Johnny: Your plan fell apart when you died. You couldn't see the true nature, deceived by the remaining powers in the corpse. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Johnny: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* ----------------------- Page 35----------------------- Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Johnny: *Flicks jacket, tips hat* (Giving up is fundamental!) This world...what it needs is salvation. Not power. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Johnny: What the...!? May: Johnny! Johnny: May! Why are you here!? May: I was looking for you! I was worried sick! Johnny: Hey, thanks for worrying but I left you to take care of the crew... Whoa...let's hightail it out of this joint! We'll talk later. May: Okay! -------------------------------- MAY AND JOHNNY ENDING: -------------------------------- Johnny: Argh, that was close. May: Yeah, by the way, where the hell were you? Johnny: Hmm? Don't worry about it. May: You're hiding something...You're not getting grub tonight if you keep that up! Johnny: Hey, now, easy! May: Wha...hey! Where's Dizzy? Johnny: No problem, she escaped with the first family. May: Huh? Who? Johnny: You'll find out soon. Let's go pick them up. May: ...Yeah! -------------------------------- MAY AND JOHNNY ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Millia's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the ----------------------- Page 36----------------------- damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Millia drove Zato, her former mentor, into a corner and eventually to his death. However, never at peace, she must now find Zato, who is now possessed by a shadow spirit, to eliminate him once and for all. Thinking Eddie may be somehow linked to the disappearances, she leaves for Isene . LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Millia: ...I guess this is it. Monsters: Grr! Millia: What is this? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Millia: ! Monsters: ... Millia: Nice to get such a warm welcome...Alright then. I'll take you on. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Millia: A hidden passage here...Whoever built this has bizarre taste... LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Millia: A demon from the Underworld! Why...? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Millia: ...? That's strange... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Millia: Who would do such a strange thing like fusing three beasts from the Unde rworld? Bizarre taste, I must say... ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Millia: That's odd...I come this far and I haven't seen a single soul. Where did they all go, I wonder? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: MILLIA ENCOUNTERS BAIKEN: Baiken: Man...bumping into a bunch of wierdos, on top of no booze. This sucks. Monsters: Screech! Baiken: Mm? You annoying guys again.. ----------------------- Page 37----------------------- Monsters: Ggg! *More monsters arrive* Baiken: So....You brought some of your friends with you, did you? Millia: ! Baiken? What are you doing here? Baiken: Yo, gloomy face. Millia: Do you realize your situation? Baiken: What's this? You want some action? Baiken: ...Behind you! *A monster appears behind Millia* Monsters: Ggg! Millia: *dodges their attack* Ungh! Baiken: Hahaha, you'd better worry about yourself! Millia: *Attacks with Bad Moon* ~Moments later~ Millia: Nothing seems to go right when you're around. Baiken: I don't deny it, but look who's talking. Millia: Hmph! Stay out of each other's business I suppose. Baiken: I'm all for that. So long. *walks away* -------------------------------- MILLIA ENCOUNTERS SLAYER Slayer: Hm...I can sense a more powerful being. It looks like I'll have some fun. *walks onwards* I see, it was you I was sensing. Monsters: Screech! Slayer: Don't bore me. Millia: ! You... Slayer: Hm? It's you. I was expecting to see a sideshow... But this may be worth my time. Millia: ... Slayer: Silence...again. You haven't changed. They seem to be targeting you though. Millia: ...Today is an evil day... *Uses Iron Savior* ~Moments later~ ----------------------- Page 38----------------------- Slayer: Are you still thinking of him? Millia: ...It is of no concern to you. Slayer: I guess that is my cue. I must be going. Don't be reckless. *walks away* Millia: ...Mind your own business!! ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Millia: That was quite a pain in the neck. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Millia: ! What is that? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Millia: Is that a woman? Or a fusion between human and beast? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Millia: I'm sorry... I guess she was the woman guarding the gate. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Millia: I get it...The ruin was just to act as camouflage. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Millia: I don't believe this...Terrible. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Millia: This must be the deepest part. Quite impressive. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Millia: ! Marehound: Grrrr... Millia: Are you trying to slow me down? You don't stand a chance, dear. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Millia: Let me put you out of your misery. *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Millia: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- ----------------------- Page 39----------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Millia: ...Raymond... KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Millia: No, not now... KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Millia: It's not your fault, but... *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Millia: The Wind Tower...Here it is. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Millia: I guess they want me to come upstairs. *Millia gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Millia: I knew it... TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Millia: ...So you're Raymond. Raymond: That's right, Ms. Millia Rage. Quite an honor that you already know me. Millia: ! ----------------------- Page 40----------------------- Raymond: I know all about you too. Yes, Angra, the Sixth Forbidden Magic that is the source of your power. Your ability to handle such high caliber Occult Arts fascinates me a gr eat deal. Millia: I guess you want to die, then. Raymond: Think that's possible? Millia: That's why I'm here. Raymond: Ha, take a look, the gate to the Underworld has already started to open . *Gate Opens* Millia: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Millia: I'm not letting you get away! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Millia: Bastard! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Millia: First I get dumped and now I'm invited to the Underworld? Men... *Millia steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Millia: What terrible hospitality. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatu res* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Millia: Planning to sacrifice more lives, aren't you? I'm not letting you do that! Raymond: Relax, it'll all be over soon. ...! What is going on? ----------------------- Page 41----------------------- *Inus devours Raymond* Millia: That's too funny. Tries to sacrifice other lives but he ends up sacrific ing his own life. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Millia: Yeah right. I have no intention of giving myself up to you! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Millia: It's over. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Millia: !? Raymond...! Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Millia: What did you say? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Millia: What? How? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly. Sure I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Millia: How could you... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Millia: Can't be! Formerly Raymond: That's right. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Millia: So that's why you let me take down Inus... Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. ----------------------- Page 42----------------------- Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Millia: You bastard! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Millia: You think you can get away from me? Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Millia: A castle? What kind of low budget production is this? CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Millia: I'm still enraged and I won't forgive you until I've killed you. Formerly Raymond: Fair enough. I'll let you get a taste of my divine powers. Millia: Divine power? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Millia: There's no such thing as an 'absolute' being. Formerly Raymond: Yes, there is! I am the 'absolute' being! My theories are 'abs olute'! Millia: You're just a freak as far as I'm concerned. How dare you call yourself a God. Do you realize how many lives you've sacrificed? Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. ----------------------- Page 43----------------------- Millia: You're hopeless. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Millia: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Millia: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Millia: ...It's over. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Millia: How sad that a smart guy like you would make such a dumb mistake. Judgment: Wha, What? Millia: Inus is dead. Even if its mind is alive, there's no way you can continue to exist without a body. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Millia: Just like I told you...There's no such thing as an 'absolute' being. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Millia: Looks like you're the one who'se going to be brought to 'justice'. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Millia: ...! Oh no! *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Venom's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were ----------------------- Page 44----------------------- disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Since the death of their leader Zato, Venom assumes the position as leader of th e group of assassins. He seeks Eddie, who absorbed Zato and now controls his dead body. It is then, when the disappearances and Venom's search cross paths at Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Venom: ...This is unexpected. This used to be a bustling little village. Monsters: Grr! Venom: I see...this is what happened. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Venom: Any soul...mulling about? Monsters: ... Venom: I am here to find Master Zato. Do not interfere! LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Venom: ...A hidden passage. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Venom: ! What...are you? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Venom: It seems...like a creature from the Underworld...but... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Venom: I felt three souls. It must have been artificially fused. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Venom: It looks like I'm done with this area. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Venom: I suppose, I could find something downstream. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Venom: Why?...I can't feel a single soul? ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Venom: ! What! ----------------------- Page 45----------------------- Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Venom: A fusion between human and a creature from the Underworld? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Venom: My apologies...But...why? KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Venom: This place must be deeper in the ancient ruins, but I see someone has been using this place. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Venom: Biological Weaponry, research center. I'm not impressed. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Venom: This is the end. I wonder...what awaits me. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Venom: Ah...whoever it was is obviously done with this place. Short of... Marehound: Grrrr... Venom: ...a few ornaments. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Venom: Die! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Venom: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. ----------------------- Page 46----------------------- There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Venom: ...Raymond...he must be one disturbed person...to do such a thing. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Venom: I suppose I don't have all day. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Venom: Finish! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Venom: So this is the Wind Tower. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Venom: ...I see... *Venom gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Venom: Perhaps a practice round is in order. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Venom: Raymond I presume. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Venom. Venom: ... ... Raymond: I know all about you. Head of the Assassins' Guild, albeit temporarily. Your powers fall just short of first-rate. Interested in working for me by any chance? Venom: I thought you knew me well. Raymond: Okay, and what are you insinuating? Venom: I only answer to Master Zato. That will not change! Raymond: Ha! Your absurd level of loyalty is quite laughable. Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. ----------------------- Page 47----------------------- *Gate Opens* Venom: A passage to the Underworld? Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Venom: ...You will not get away. Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Venom: ...It's a waste of time. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Venom: So you want me to follow you to the Underworld. Very well, so be it. *Venom steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Venom: ...This, is the Underworld... Strange how I feel at home. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatu res* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Venom: This is...Inus! So much potential power! But what do you want to do with it? Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Venom: Did the Lord of the Underworld awaken? Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Venom: You had nothing to do with this, yet here we are. It's a cheap way to be even, but I'll let you take the break shot. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: ----------------------- Page 48----------------------- Venom: Haaaah...!! ...Is that it? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning! Venom: !? Well, this is rather ridiculous! Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Venom: Thank me!? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Venom: You claim to have harnessed the power of Inus...the power of the Underwor ld? Formerly Raymond: You catch on quickly. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Venom: ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Venom: ... ...I see... Formerly Raymond: That's right. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Venom: Is that why you went through that trouble to awaken Inus? Formerly Raymond: That's right! This was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Venom: Sacrifice...the bigger the sacrifice the bigger the risk for the reward. Do you think a mere failed scientist can withstand that risk? Formerly Raymond: And this is what happened... ----------------------- Page 49----------------------- Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Venom: You will not get far. Your powers are partially my doing. I must dispose of my mess. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Venom: This castle will become your tomb. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Venom: Did you imagine I would be satisfied with those hors d'oeuvres? Formerly Raymond: My apologies. Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Venom: Your pettiness is transparent. You declare yourself a God after acquiring a small measure of power. Formerly Raymond: The world today needs an absolute leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Venom: Light to shine in the darkness...you claim. Only a delusional farce would think that... You truly do not have an understanding of the facts. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Venom: Did you think you could become the light after you acquired your powers b y killing so many? Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Venom: Not knowing your limitation is your sin. You shall learn the true weight of your sins. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Venom: ...! ----------------------- Page 50----------------------- Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Venom: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Venom: It's over. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Venom: Did you not hear me? You could not absorb the risk embodied in the form called Inus. Judgment: Wha, What? Venom: I eliminated Inus. You used its body, however without a spirit stronger t han Inus, the body will only decay and rot. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Venom: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Venom: *spins cue shaft* Game-set! I do not lend a helping hand to those who choose death. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Venom: !? That must be my cue... *speeds out of the castle* -------------------------------- MILLIA AND VENOM ENDING: -------------------------------- Millia: ! You were his...aide, were you not...? Venom: I wasn't expecting to see you at such a place. One word if I may... He yearned for you...but why? Millia: I have no reason to tell you. ----------------------- Page 51----------------------- Resent me, if you have to. Venom: You... Millia: I must erase him!! He still disturbs me. Venom: It runs deep. Just like Master Zato... Millia: I'm not going to talk about this anymore. You should find your own freed om. Venom: My duty is to return Master Zato. I will not be lenient on anyone who get s in my way. Millia: ...I'm going now. We shall cross paths again. When that happens... -------------------------------- MILLIA AND VENOM ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==I-No's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. In order to eliminate any of those who obstruct the "Festival", I-No continues to engage in secret maneuvers beyond the realm of time. An entity suspected to be behind the disappearances surfaces every now and then. Sensing a possible obstruction, I-No descends upon the land of Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: I-No: ...Look at this. There's really nobody here. Monsters: Grr! I-No: What a weird looking creature. I wonder what your cry sounds like. Here, let me find out. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: I-No: Here we go. Monsters: ... I-No: What do we have now, a wooden doll? Boring...It'll probably break into pieces as soon as I touch it. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: I-No: Could this be a secret hideout? I just love checking out secret hideouts! ----------------------- Page 52----------------------- LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: I-No: ! You don't look like you're from this world. Very interesting. Let's part y! Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! I-No: Why are you standing still? Fine, I'll make the first move. C'mon now, you better keep me entertained. POST-BOSS FIGHT: I-No: That wasn't so bad. But I wonder who would do such a thing like fusing mon sters? I'm starting to get curious. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: I-No: I hate forests like this, so many little bugs. I won't be satisfied until I've destroyed all of them... -------------------------------- I-NO ENCOUNTERS EDDIE: Eddie: UNGH...NO, I CANNOT DIE HERE... Monsters: Screeech! Eddie: ...YOU, I HAVE NO USE FOR YOU...DIE! *More monsters arrive* Monsters: Grrrg! Eddie: HAHAHA, YOU'LL DIE, NO MATTER HOW MANY YOU BRING. I-No: ! Eddie: INVITE HELL! *stuns monsters but doesn't kill them* I-No: Oh, my what black and thick drills. Can you show me more? Eddie: WHO ARE YOU? I-No: Mind what you're looking at, sexy, you might get hurt. Eddie: ... I-No: *Chemical Love* ~Moments later~ I-No: Man, I get exhausted just by looking at you. I'll catch you when you have more energy. See ya. *walks away* Eddie: ... ----------------------- Page 53----------------------- ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: I-NO ENCOUNTERS ZAPPA: Zappa (S-ko): That...man!? I curse him...men make women cry...damn them all...! *Walks forwards* ...What did I see? ...They disappear? *Monsters arrive* Monsters: Ggg. Zappa: ! Bloody hell? Where am I? Eh, what's this? A party in my honor? Monsters: Screech! Zappa: Whoa! What did I do!? I-No: Wow, the way you're bent back, it seems you're sooo happy to see me. Zappa: Hey gorgeous, why are you upside down? Oh, it's me that's flipped over. I-No: Let me play too. *Sultry performance* ~Moments later~ I-No: I'm all wet and sticky. Gotta go. *walks away* Zappa: ... ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: I-No: ... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: I-No: ! What's this...Real flowers being fused? I'll bet you were fused cuz you were unsold goods at the flower shop. Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) I-No: Ooh! I love that look of helplessness. It's starting to turn me on. C'mon, show me some more misery on your face. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* I-No: There's nothing more beautiful than a dying flower... That felt good. Whoever did this must be a hard worker, fusing it with hum ans... Might have the potential to pose a threat to my Lord though. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: I-No: This is such an ideal place for secret missions. ----------------------- Page 54----------------------- KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: I-No: So this is how they're creating these monsters. No wonder there's no human s in sight. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: I-No: This must be it. Anyone home? Whoever's behind this is crossing the line and may have an effect on my Lo rd's plans. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: I-No: How rude not to have anyone to greet such a beautiful woman. Not to mention making her fight all these beasts. Marehound: Grrrr... I-No: You getting excited or something? You're a beast in the true sense of the word, huh? I'll dice you up right now, man! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! I-No: Piece of crap. Out of my face! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* I-No: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" ----------------------- Page 55----------------------- --------------------- I-No: So this is Raymond... KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* I-No: A moth flying into a flame? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! I-No: Get a load of this, Jackass! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: I-No: The Wind Tower... TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: I-No: Nice stage...But I'm not so sure... *I-No gets surrounded by Ra-kis* I-No: You guys aren't even worth my time! TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: I-No: You're Raymond? I was getting sick and tired of looking for you. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, or should I say to this era? Ms. I- No. I-No: That's all you have to say after this endless cat and mouse game? You're dead, you know that? Raymond: You react just how I anticipated. I know all about you. Master of a special ability from a very young age, the ability to trave l through time... Very interesting. I'd love to have that ability for myself if I am to b ecome a divine power. Perhaps you are interested in assisting me? I-No: I got no respect for you, man. I probably won't even need to use my abilities on you, anyway. Raymond: Really? And what are you insinuating? I-No: That you're going to hell! Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull it off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* I-No: What's with the cocky look on your face? ----------------------- Page 56----------------------- Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! I-No: You're getting on my nerves. I'll shut you up right now! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* I-No: You piece of...! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* I-No: Not sure what your point is, but this sure does save me time. *I-No steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: I-No: So this is the Underworld... The smell of blood is getting me excited! *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? I-No: So you're gonna use this guy next? I don't really care, I feel good right now. Let's hurry up and get started! Raymond: Relax, no need to rush. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* I-No: ! Right back at you, man. How tragic... Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! I-No: So you're my next opponent? Better be careful, I'm not easy prey like the others. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: I-No: That was fun. You want me to think up a song for the epilogue or something ? ----------------------- Page 57----------------------- *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, I recommend you think up a song for the prologue instead. I-No: You're still alive? Why don't you just get out of my face! Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. I-No: Huh? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. I-No: What? Formerly Raymond: I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. I-No: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. I-No: To get your ass kicked instead? Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. I-No: So that's what you used me for! Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. I-No: It makes me puke just thinking I let you use me. You won't be dying a peaceful death! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. I-No: Not so fast! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. ----------------------- Page 58----------------------- I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! I-No: You'll regret this. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? I-No: You're boring me to death with all your lame little foot soldiers! Formerly Raymond: My apologies...Let the main event begin now. Get a taste of my divine powers. I-No: Divine powers, did you say? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. I-No: You have no right to call yourself a God! I've had enough of your inflated ego. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. I-No: Not interested in the least bit! Formerly Raymond: You'll regret having said that. As a matter of fact it's too late now even if you do feel remo rse for what you said. I-No: And the same goes for you. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. I-No: Huh? Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. I-No: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! ----------------------- Page 59----------------------- Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? I-No: Ha! How feeble can you get? This is too funny! Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... I-No: I didn't think you'd be stupid enough to try controlling a dead body! Judgment: Wha, What? I-No: You thought you could continue to control a dead body with just your soul? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... I-No: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... I-No: *strums a guitar riff* Haha! Begging for your life? Some God you are! Yeah, entertain me with your pitiful finale! Ha! What a joke you are. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* I-No: ... ... Phew. I guess this place is history. Where should I go now for my next source of entertainment? *disappears* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Axl's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. The time traveler, Axl Low, continues to roam and search for "That Man" who may hold key information that will allow Axl to return to the correct time. He hears the rumors of the disappearances and sees a connection to the time transferrence, and does not hesitate to head towards Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: ----------------------- Page 60----------------------- Axl: Yo! Is anyone here? Monsters: Grr! Axl: Huh? Do beasts dwell in houses on this island? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Axl: ! Monsters: ... Axl: Ah, man...I think I came to the wrong place. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Axl: A hidden passage underneath the house? LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Axl: !...You gotta be kidding me. What the hell is this? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Axl: ...? Man, this is crazy stuff. But I'm not gonna back down. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Axl: That felt weird. Someone must've forced them to fuse together like that...s o mean. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Axl: I have a bad feeling about this but I guess I have no other choice but to k eep going. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Axl: Man, a dead end? Guess I'll have to go downstream. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Axl: Whoa, an ancient ruin? Might be fun to trace the roots of this place, if I have the time. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Axl: What the? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Axl: A human? Or is it half man and half beast? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Axl: Don't get up, sweetie. Honestly, I don't know if I can take anymore... ----------------------- Page 61----------------------- An entrance? I guess that chick was the gatekeeper. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Axl: Damn, whoever made this mess needs to show some respect for historic sites like this. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Axl: Could this be...a research lab? So this is where they create all these mons ters. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Axl: This must be the deepest part. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Axl: Anyone there? Marehound: Grrrr... Axl: Whoa, looks like someone's home after all. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Axl: Take a hike, dude. *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Axl: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- ----------------------- Page 62----------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Axl: Raymond...This guy's the big villain! KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Axl: ...Geez. Why at a time like this? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Axl: You should've just stayed in bed, man! *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Axl: The Wind Tower...This must be where Raymond is... TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Axl: Are they welcoming me with open arms? Got a bad feeling about this... *Axl gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Axl: I knew something's up! Bring it on! I'll take you all on at once! TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Axl: You Raymond? Raymond: That's right, Axl Low. Quite an honor that you already know me. Axl: Well, it's quite an honor that you know me. Raymond: Ha! I've been told you're a positive guy. Indeed I know all about you. Your special body composition that gives you the ability to transport back and forth between eras while defying the causal law is quite intriguing to me... Axl: Guess you're not just talk after all. You know something? Raymond: Maybe I do, maybe I don't. Axl: Then I'll have to force you to talk. Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Axl: ! ----------------------- Page 63----------------------- Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Axl: I won't let you! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Axl: Huh? What? Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Axl: Damn it...This isn't funny! *Axl steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Axl: What's this? *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Axl: You're using monsters again? Why don't you fight me yourself? C'mon, you chicken? Raymond: You'll regret saying that. ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* Axl: ...Hey, that's a nice twist. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Axl: I don't think so!! Let's rock & roll! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Axl: I told you man...Guess this is it. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Axl: Huh? What's goin' on? ----------------------- Page 64----------------------- Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Axl: What'd you say? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Axl: Powers of the King of the Underworld? Um, do you mind explaining it to me so I can understand? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Axl: But there's a problem... Formerly Raymond: That's right, the overwhelming power of the monster makes it t ough to maintain one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Axl: ... ... Formerly Raymond: You still don't get it, huh? Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Axl: That's why you let me beat up that monster. Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Axl: You make me sick. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Axl: I'm not letting you get away... Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* ----------------------- Page 65----------------------- CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Axl: 'Enjoy the party' my ass. This ain't fun at all! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Axl: Now it's my turn to give you a taste of my hospitality, dude. Formerly Raymond: I applaud your spirit. Very well. Get a taste of my divine powers. Axl: Divine powers? Yeah right. If you got divine powers, I got divine powers too, buddy. Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Axl: So this is what your vision is based on? Formerly Raymond: That's right! Can you understand my vision? Axl: What I don't understand is why you had to kill all those people just for th is damn vision of yours! Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Axl: You for real? Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Axl: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Axl: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? ----------------------- Page 66----------------------- Axl: ...That's it. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Axl: I knew it...I had a hunch myself but it's surprising you didn't realize it yourself. Judgment: Wha, What? Axl: How do you expect to continue living when the host is already dead? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Axl: Sad ending for you, huh? Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Axl: GO-OD NI-GHT! Help you? Not in a million... Wait, I forgot to ask about time travel. Wait!! Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Axl: ...! Are you serious? This feeling...Yeah! All right! *Timeslips out of the castle* -------------------------------- I-NO AND AXL ENDING: -------------------------------- Axl: Bloody...? I-No: I guess you went 'tripping'? Axl: Hey gorgeous! Haven't we met? I think I've seen those knockers... Err, I mean your face before, but I just can't remember! I-No: You'll forget again. Axl: Good god, that's a crock if I ever heard one. I swear I'll never forget those yummy thighs...err, I mean, your face. I-No: I came here to warn you. Axl: Warn me, you? I-No: Don't think too hard...it will lead to your death. -------------------------------- I-NO AND AXL ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- ----------------------- Page 67----------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Chipp's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Chipp continues his training to excel beyond his dead master. He feels that he must train his mind more than his body as he wished that he could become a salvation to others, as his master was to him. The Isene disappearances first came to Chipp's knowledge during his training. Chipp makes his move to try and help save the islanders. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Chipp: Strange...Is this place really Isene? Monsters: Grr! Chipp: I get it...You guys are behind all this. Let me end you! LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Chipp: Anybody home? Monsters: ... Chipp: What's up with these creatures? Man, what the hell is going on? LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Chipp: A hidden passage underground...Something hides in the darkness? LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Chipp: ! This sensation...A monster from the Underworld? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Chipp: Not too sure what's going on but I'm not going easy on you! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Chipp: Guess you're not the big boss... ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Chipp: Are you serious?! There's really nobody here? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: ----------------------- Page 68----------------------- Chipp: A river...Let's see what's down there. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Chipp: Is this what they call an ancient ruin? Nobody here either... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Chipp: ! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Chipp: Is she human? I take it you're not here to help me with directions. You wanna dance? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Chipp: C'mon you slug...You're not even in my league. Well it looked like a monster, but the sensation I felt when I sliced it felt like I killed a human. That could explain why there's nobody here... KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Chipp: I sense humans...How could that be in the depths of an ancient ruin? Could there still be survivors? CHIPP ENCOUNTERS AXL: *An ogre sneaks up on Axl* Monster: Grrr!!! Axl: Eh!? *The ogre smacks Axl* Axl: Ow...damn, that wasn't too bad of a whack. *More monsters arrive* Monsters: Ggg. Axl: Hey, what the...Hahaha...now hold on a sec, what's going on? Anybody? *Chipp charges in and does a backflip* Chipp: Oh... Axl: Greetings, my friend. Chipp: Huh? Friend my ass. I'm gonna finish you off right here! Axl: Now, now, first things first, I figure, agreed? Monsters: Ggg. Monsters: Screeech! ----------------------- Page 69----------------------- Chipp: ... ... *does Alpha Blade* ~Moments later~ Axl: I owe you one. Chippy, Chipster... Chipp: What's so funny? Monsters (in the distance): Grrr!!! Chipp: !! Axl: We...shouldn't be wasting time here. Chipp: Tch... *Disappears in a cloud of leaves* Axl: Eh? Where is this place? KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Chipp: What's this...Some kind of research facility? Don't tell me the monsters came out of here and attacked humans? KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Chipp: This must be the end of the road. I can almost hear the people inside cal ling for help! KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Chipp: Huh? Nobody here. I don't get it! Marehound: Grrrr... Chipp: ...I guess I can still help out by hunting down these monsters! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Chipp: See ya later sloth! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Chipp: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. ----------------------- Page 70----------------------- That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Chipp: ...Raymond. Gotta find this guy. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Chipp: Hey, I'm confused. What's going on? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Chipp: Get outta here! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Chipp: So this is the Wind Tower...Raymond might know something. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Chipp: No need for a ninja like me... *Chipp gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Chipp: Don't bother man, you guys are wastin' my time! TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Chipp: Yes. Finally get to see a human...You Raymond? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Chipp Zanuff. Chipp: How do you know my name? Raymond: I know all about you, Mr. Ninja. And you even claim to be Japanese, so I hear. It's refreshing to meet as big a fool as yourself. Chipp: You're a dead man, mister! Raymond: Ooh, class act, aren't you? ----------------------- Page 71----------------------- Chipp: So where did all the people of that big village go? Are they here? Raymond: Haha! That's a good question. Take a look...The gate to the Underworld has already started to already open. *Gate Opens* Chipp: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Chipp: I'm not letting you go, man. Still got lots of questions for ya. Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Chipp: What!? Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Chipp: I've played enough of your damn games already! *Chipp steps into the port al* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Chipp: This place is so damn boring. *fights through a group of Goose slime crea tures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Chipp: Can't do anything on your own without sacrificing others' lives, eh? That's what third-raters do. Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Chipp: Looks like your plan backfired on you! What a joke! Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... ----------------------- Page 72----------------------- Shall go to hell! Chipp: You wanna dance with me too? Sure, give it your best shot, that is if you can keep up with my speed! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Chipp: Huh? That's it? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning! Chipp: ! How did you...? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Chipp: What the...!? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Chipp: You mean the fruit of your research you were talking about? Formerly Raymond: That's right. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Chipp: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Chipp: What? Formerly Raymond: You still don't get it, huh? Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Chipp: So you let me kill that monster on purpose. Formerly Raymond: This was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made ----------------------- Page 73----------------------- were for a great cause. Chipp: ...No wonder there's nobody at the village. It was all you! Formerly Raymond: Took you long enough to figure it you, you fool. Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Chipp: You're not worthy of God's mercy. Let me take you straight to hell! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Chipp: Another one of your games! You're a dead man when I find you! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Chipp: I got no time for your games! Formerly Raymond: Fair enough then, let the main event begin. Get a taste of my divine powers. Chipp: Did you say "divine"? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs an absolute leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Chipp: And you think you're the savior? Please, that's not even funny. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Chipp: Did you say vision? You make me laugh! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Chipp: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Chipp: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... ----------------------- Page 74----------------------- It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: (Blade's note: They copy-pasted Eddie's script on to Chipp's ending for some DUM B reason! So I retranslated this passage!) Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Chipp: What do you mean? I sliced your soul, this is the result! Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Chipp: You sacrificed all those people and now you're the one getting judged her e! Judgment: Wha, What? Chipp: Was fusing yourself to a corpse part of your calculations, dumbass!? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Chipp: Aah? And you called 'ME' slow...your head must be spinning! Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Chipp: Jeez, not even worth talkin' about! So much for bein' a Savior... Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Chipp: Tch...A pain to the very end! *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Potemkin's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Potemkin, one who reports directly to Gabriel, the President of Zepp. Zepp does not take the disappearances lightly, and orders an independent investi gation. ----------------------- Page 75----------------------- Receiving a special directive from the President himself, Potemkin lands on Isen e. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Potemkin: What is going on? The village is too quiet... Where did the inhabitants disappear to? Monsters: Grr! Potemkin: Identify yourself! What did you do with the inhabitants? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Potemkin: Ummm...vacant. Monsters: ... Potemkin: Do not intervene with my business. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Potemkin: Hidden passage...Perhaps they are hiding behind here. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Potemkin: !...An organism from the Underworld. Nothing like I've seen before. Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Potemkin: ...Something is not right. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Potemkin: Hmm...Not quite as it should be. There is something strange going on within this island. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Potemkin: Here too...I'm not getting a good feeling. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Potemkin: There is an ancient structure located downstream. Perhaps I will find something there. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Potemkin: These are the ancient structures. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Potemkin: ! Is this...! Alien species? No...human...but.. Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Potemkin: A fusion between monster and human. ----------------------- Page 76----------------------- Who would do such a thing...? Whoever did this...must be punished. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Potemkin: My apologies. I must find the one responsible! KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Potemkin: Hmm...a person with no regard for the 'old world'. The mastermind must be a classless fool. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Potemkin: Large scale research center... Were those creatures made here? Then...the inhabitants are already...Damn. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Potemkin: This is as far as it goes. I hope there are some that survived. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Potemkin: I was too late... I don't assume the mastermind is still at this location... I shall continue in my search. Marehound: Grrrr... Potemkin: ...So this was a crude trap. But I can't leave this as it is. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Potemkin: Done. *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Potemkin: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. ----------------------- Page 77----------------------- Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Potemkin: ...Raymond. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Potemkin: Is it happening again...? KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Potemkin: Farewell! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Potemkin: The Wind Tower. You will not escape...Raymond. POTEMKIN ENCOUNTERS JAM: *An Ansect beetle sneaks up behind Jam, but Jam turns* Jam: Ai~ya~. No good. *Jam gets bowled over.* Jam: Owowow...That was a long fall. *Another group of monsters surround Jam.* Jam: Huh!? No! Can't find the exit? I'm trapped! Monsters: Gggi! Jam: No good, no good! *Potemkin lumbers in* Potemkin: Um? What brings you here? Jam: Oh, hey Pumpkin Pumpster! (Blade's Note: My new nickname for him from now on!!!) ----------------------- Page 78----------------------- Potemkin: ...Was that supposed to be a metaphor? No matter, why are you here? Jam: Ah..haha...Long story, maybe next time. Now we have to take care of what's in front of us. Potemkin: Agreed! *Potemkin Buster!* ~Moments later~ Potemkin: Well then, again why were you here? Jam: Ah...Ummm... Potemkin: Well, I guess you have your reasons. No matter, I won't force you. Take care. *Potemkin lumbers away* Jam: (I can't tell him that I fell through a hole. Too embarrassing, aiyaaa~...) TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Potemkin: ...Luring me in I see. *Potemkin gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Potemkin: Hmm...Do not underestimate me. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Potemkin: Raymond...correct? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Potemkin. Potemkin: ... ... Raymond: I know all about you, P.O.W.# 4595605381, former slave of Zepp, and man responsible for the coup d'etat you pulled off with current Pre sident Gabriel. What mission did your master give you this time? Potemkin: ...There is nothing to discuss here. Turn yourself in. If not, I will not hesitate to use deadly force! Raymond: Okay, and what are you insinuating? Potemkin: If you do not come quietly, you will go to hell. Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening! *Gate Opens* Potemkin: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! ----------------------- Page 79----------------------- Potemkin: What is your objective? Raymond: That's for you to find out! I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Potemkin: Umm... Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Potemkin: I must take a calculated risk. *Potemkin steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Potemkin: ...This place does not agree with me. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Potemkin: Inus...True, I feel a considerably powerful force. Humans should not delve in such matters. Vacate immediately! Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Potemkin: Damn...To have this happen after cornering him. An unexpected development. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Potemkin: ...I see the meal you just had was not enough for you. Very well. If you must. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Potemkin: Is it over...yet? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: I praise your prudence. No, it's only the beginning. ----------------------- Page 80----------------------- Potemkin: !? Raymond? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Potemkin: What...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Potemkin: Explain yourself! Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Potemkin: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Potemkin: ... ... Formerly Raymond: Still confused? Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Potemkin: Understood...That is why you accepted Inus without much resistance. Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Potemkin: How dare you not only play with the souls of the villagers, but with creatures from the Underworld! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Potemkin: You will not get away this time! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. ----------------------- Page 81----------------------- As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Potemkin: Nonsense. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Potemkin: Did you finish your prayers? Prepare to die. Formerly Raymond: There is no need for God to pray. It is no longer a necessary ritual for me. I suggest you say your prayers instead. Potemkin: Did you just refer to yourself as a God? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Potemkin: There is no God in your name! Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Potemkin: You can't grasp the magnitude of the collateral damage you have caused . So many lives on this island! Lost! Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Potemkin: ...The time has come! Die! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Potemkin: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Potemkin: ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! ----------------------- Page 82----------------------- POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Potemkin: You are so...worthless. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Potemkin: Did you not realise when you allowed me to kill Inus? Judgment: Wha, What? Potemkin: Did you think the body you used as a vessel could survive when it lost its master? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Potemkin: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Potemkin: *removes bond* Fool...An embarassment! Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Potemkin: ...!? Ummm...the reactor's system is failing. Must vacate... *lumbers out of the castle* -------------------------------- CHIPP AND POTEMKIN ENDING: -------------------------------- Chipp: Hey, gloomy face. Potemkin: Umm, you. Chipp: That's right. What's your business here, work? Potemkin: My job is done here. I am returning to base. Chipp: Right...good timing. Stay a bit longer. Potemkin: My job is done but I am on duty until I submit my report. Chipp: Hey don't be so square. Just wanna have a match with ya! Potemkin: Umm, rules are rules. But, if you insist, I will stay. Do not expect any more favors though. Chipp: OK! Right back at ya. Let's do this! ----------------------- Page 83----------------------- -------------------------------- CHIPP AND POTEMKIN ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Faust's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. As always, Faust, the rogue physician, runs to the aid of those calling for his salvation. His heart feels many in need. These calls lead him to Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Faust: Strange...I thought I heard voices calling for me from this village. Monsters: Grr! Faust: A-ha! I can hear your screaming souls. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Faust: I wonder...I did hear voices from here too... Monsters: ... Faust: You are all suffering. I shall treat you all. No health insurance required. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Faust: Hidden passage...You can't fool my sensors. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Faust: Ah...! You must be from the Underworld, but suffering a great deal noneth eless. Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Faust: I see...differing existences fused at a molecular level. Monster or not, I cannot let one go on suffering. At least I shall release you from your pain. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Faust: ... ... This is the work of someone with considerable skill and knowledge. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: ----------------------- Page 84----------------------- Faust: I'm hearing voices pleading for salvation. Human voices, but not human. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Faust: I hear the voices downstream. I shall proceed. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Faust: Oh! I hear so many screams for salvation from this ruin. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Faust: ...! How tragic! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Faust: It is you that pleaded for salvation, is it not? You must have suffered a great deal. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Faust: The operation is over. ...However, it was too late. Perhaps if I had arrived earlier... I must stop the casualties from mounting. I must find out the reason as soon as possible. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Faust: I hear screams of pain from inside...They are calling me. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Faust: This is the Research Center. I see...so this is what happened. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Faust: It looks like this is the end. I hope to see the one responsible for this place. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Faust: Again...not human. Marehound: Grrrr... Faust: If you resist the way of medicine, there is nothing I can do but to take harsh measures. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Faust: The operation is over. *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Faust: What's this? ----------------------- Page 85----------------------- --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Faust: ...Raymond! Isn't he...Then time is of the essence! KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Faust: There isn't much time left. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Faust: There is nothing I could have done, but, regrettable nonetheless. *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Faust: This is the wind tower...I can feel the swirling emotions. I must hurry ahead before it is too late. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Faust: A little bit more to the roof top. *Faust gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Faust: You can't avoid the way of medicine when you are so weak. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: ----------------------- Page 86----------------------- Faust: Finally, I found you. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Dr. Faust. Faust: Ah...You know me as well. Raymond: I know all about you, Doc, AKA the Rogue Physician. Once a reputed doctor, a terrible incident resulted in your transformation into a cold blooded killer. I'm amazed that you've since been able to regain your sanity. I'm very much interested in your teleportation abilities. Faust: I see...you know my past. About my skills too. I will not delve into the details as to how you researched that informati on. It is you however, that called for me, is it not? Raymond: ...Really? And what is that supposed to mean? Faust: A gifted sceintific genius vested in all aspects of science. However, due to his attitude towards seeking scientific truth without any regard for morality, expelled from the scientific society and disappeared shortly thereafter. It is you, Raymond. You used this island for your own research. Your spirit is sick and it needs treatment. Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Faust: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Faust: You have come too far. ...Very well then, it looks like I have no other course of action. Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Faust: That was not necessary. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Faust: The Underworld...flooding with decomposing spirits. Not a very healthy place to stay...but this is no time to hesitate. *Faus t steps into the portal* ----------------------- Page 87----------------------- THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Faust: Well, well, it is more than I imagined. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Faust: That entity is in a resting state. I suggest it will be wise not to disturb it. Raymond: You have fear? Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Faust: ! Aghast...an unexpected development... Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Faust: So, you have awakened... However, I feel a level of responsibility for not being able to stop Raymond in time. I shall then, go out of my way here. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Faust: This operation is over. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it is not over. Faust: That voice...Raymond? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Faust: Success? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Faust: ...I see. That is what you wanted... Formerly Raymond: You catch on quickly. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. ----------------------- Page 88----------------------- Faust: You noticed the creatures from the Underworld have a heterogeneous factor in their powers. Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Faust: So, you dispose of the spirit first... ...then. Formerly Raymond: Indeed. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Faust: That is why you needed me. Rather, you sacrificed so many just to lure me. Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Faust: I thought I heard so many human voices from the creatures, but it is sadly as I have suspected. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Faust: No I will not allow that. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Faust: The more time that passes by, the worse your problem grows. You should come quietly and receive treatment. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? ----------------------- Page 89----------------------- Faust: My treatments are free. However after such hospitality, I must insist on giving you the extra tre ament. Formerly Raymond: You think that is possible? To treat God? Faust: God...you say? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Faust: The light you speak of, does it cast light in the shadows? Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Faust: Then, why need such sacrifices, why so many? Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Faust: Sin is not something that you should decide upon. Formerly Raymond: Wrong. It is I who is always correct. Faust: Confidence or blindness? Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Faust: ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Faust: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Faust: The final path one takes when overtaken by enormous lust for power...I'd say. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Faust: You are at the critical point...of your disease. Judgment: Wha, What? ----------------------- Page 90----------------------- Faust: The body you've overtaken, it was nothing more than a corpse. The spirit may want to live, but the corpse only continues to decompose. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Faust: You will not recover from the disease...since you are already deceased. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Faust: I'm sorry. Regrettable. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Faust: ...!?...This place too, has reached its critical point. *skitters out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Zappa's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Zappa, the young man possessed by spirits. Believing he is ill, he continues to seek the help of Faust, the famouse doctor. Noticing Faust appears in front of those seeking salvation, Zappa arrives in Ise ne. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Zappa: I wonder if Dr. Faust is here? Monsters: Grr! Zappa: Huh? Such strange looking people...Are you human? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Zappa: Is there anybody here? Monsters: ... Zappa: Excuse me. Umm, I'm looking for a man named Dr. Faust...? No, they aren't listening. Or are they deaf? ----------------------- Page 91----------------------- LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Zappa: How I got here I don't know...Perhaps Dr. Faust is underground! LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Zappa: Yikes! A monster! Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Zappa: Huh? Huh? Are you okay? Ouch! My arm's bent! What's wrong with me? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Zappa(S-ko): I understand your pain. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Zappa: Huh? I'm not sure where I am again...Where am I? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Zappa(S-ko): He who awaits downstream deserves to be cursed. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Zappa: Aagh, not again! Where in the world am I now? An ancient ruin? It's an ancient ruin! ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Zappa: ! What is that? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Zappa: Excuse me. Do you know Dr. Faust? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Zappa(S-ko): Rest. Zappa: No, she's sleeping! Just when I thought I can find out where Dr. Faust is. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Zappa: I thought it was an ancient ruin but my how fancy it is inside. Perhaps I can find Dr. Faust in here! KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Zappa: Is this a research lab? Oh no, this feeling, please, no!! *gets possessed * KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Zappa(S-ko): He who awaits straight ahead deserves to be cursed...Straight ahead ----------------------- Page 92----------------------- ... KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Zappa(S-ko): He is not here. He is not here. Marehound: Grrrr... Zappa: Huh? How did I end up in this situation? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Zappa: Watch out! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Zappa: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Zappa(S-ko): Raymond...This is the guy. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Zappa: Whoa. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: ----------------------- Page 93----------------------- Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Zappa(S-ko): Not you! Get out of the way! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Zappa: A tower? Perhaps Dr. Faust is at the top of this tower? TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Zappa: Wow, an elevator. Nice people. *Zappa gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Zappa: Huh? Excuse me? Wait! What's this? TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Zappa(S-ko): You are Raymond. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island. Funny how I meet the parasite before I meet Zappa himself... Zappa(S-ko): You little... Raymond: I know all about you and your mystical body, Zappa. The power of the possessing mind parasite that can even control the desires of Zappa himself. Your so-called vengeful spirit is quite remarkable. Zappa(S-ko): You will never understand! How much I... How much I... Raymond: Ha! You trying to recall your death? It's nonsense the way you are stuck in the past. Zappa(S-ko): Be quiet! I shall curse you to death! For the sake of all those who died in vain for your game. Raymond: Ha! You think that's possible? Take a look...The gate to the Underworld has already started to open. *Gate Opens* Zappa(S-ko): ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Zappa(S-ko): Until I have cursed you to death successfully I shall follow you all the way to your grave! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Zappa(S-ko): Urr...! ----------------------- Page 94----------------------- Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Zappa: Huh? HelloW Is anybody there? Is someone inside? *Zappa steps into the po rtal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Zappa: I have the chills. Feels like when I'm about to lose consciousness...Nooooo! *gets possessed and fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Zappa(S-ko): You are planning to make him your next victim? Raymond: They exist only for the purpose of serving me. ...! What is going on? *Inus devours Raymond* Zappa: Just when I come across someone who might know where Dr. Faust is, he gets eaten up by a scary looking being! Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Zappa: ...Not to mention he's after me! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Zappa: That was a close call...What's going on? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: Do I finally get to meet the real Zappa? Zappa(S-ko): No, you get to fight me! Formerly Raymond: ...Doesn't matter. My research is a success. I thank you. Zappa(S-ko): What!? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. ----------------------- Page 95----------------------- Zappa(S-ko): What do you mean? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Zappa(S-ko): ... ... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Zappa(S-ko): Solution? Formerly Raymond: You still don't get it, huh? Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Zappa(S-ko): How could you... Formerly Raymond: This was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Zappa(S-ko): You deserve to be cursed to death immediately. Formerly Raymond: Even a curse can add to my power in my world. Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Zappa(S-ko): I said I was going to curse you to death. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. ----------------------- Page 96----------------------- Enjoy the party! Zappa(S-ko): I shall curse you to death. Just you wait, Raymond! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Zappa(S-ko): Each and every life you take, your curse shall become greater. You shall suffer a most painful death! Formerly Raymond: Like I said before, curses add to my power. Now, get a taste of my divine powers. Zappa(S-ko): Did you say divine? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Zappa(S-ko): How could one as hated as you be considered a God? Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Zappa(S-ko): How many people do you think lost their lives just to keep you happ y? Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Zappa(S-ko): Curse...Kill... Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Zappa(S-ko): ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Zappa(S-ko): I do not disagree... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Zappa(S-ko): What did you say? You make me laugh. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... ----------------------- Page 97----------------------- Zappa(S-ko): Think of all the dead victims. Judgment: Wha, What? Zappa: Huh? What is this? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Zappa: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Zappa: Umm...Are you okay? Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Zappa: ...! I don't get it! Somebody please tell me what's going on! -------------------------------- FAUST AND ZAPPA ENDING: -------------------------------- Zappa: Wh...where is this place? Excuse me, you there! Huh? Not a man? Not human? Faust: I thought I heard somebody call for help...here? Zappa: Help! Somebody! Anybody! Hheeelllllpppp! Zappa(S-ko): I'll make all feel my pain! I smell happiness! I'll absorb all their happiness! Faust: ...What to do...? Zappa(S-ko): I hate, hate happiness! Faust: ... Zappa(S-ko): Hate...I curse...haunt. Faust: Um...My next patient awaits me...we shall meet again. -------------------------------- FAUST AND ZAPPA ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Bridget's Story== ----------------------- Page 98----------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Bridget, a young bounty hunter, continues his travels performing tricks while se arching for a bounty. It was a coincidence he lands on Isene. Unfortunately, he had no idea of the terrible events that he was about to encoun ter on that island. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Bridget: This is too strange...There's nobody here...but it's a big village. Monsters: Grr! Bridget: Oh hi, excuse me. Do you all dress like that here? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Bridget: Hmm, perhaps they don't understand me. Monsters: ... Bridget: Hello Excuse m...oh wait...Please! Can anybody understand me? LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Bridget: Huh? A hidden pathway...This needs to be explored. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Bridget: Woa! ...You startled me...That's an umm...unusual outfit. Aren't you a bit warm in that? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Bridget: Uh...mm, it's so difficult to communicate when there's a language barri er. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Bridget: What should I do? I need to find somebody that understands me. Or...do they just not accept outsiders? ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Bridget: I'd better get a place to spend the night soon, as well. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Bridget: The river...perhaps I'll find something downstream. ----------------------- Page 99----------------------- ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Bridget: This place is even quieter... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Bridget: ! Woa-woah... Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Bridget: Oh, hello there. You don't look too friendly! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Bridget: I'm sorry. I hope I didn't hurt you too bad... But, you started it, scaring me like that and all. Boy, that was close. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Bridget: I was hoping to make myself a home here but I guess someone lives here. I'd better get permission. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Bridget: Wow, this looks like a laboratory of some sort...impressive! BRIDGET ENCOUNTERS POTEMKIN: Potemkin: Umm, what's going on? There are so many...I wonder how many...? *Giant Ogre Beast sneaks up behind Potemkin* Monster: Guooooo... Potemkin: Ga! *Potemkin gets smashed by the Ogre* Potemkin: Uhhh...Um!! What a blunder, not sensing the creature behind me. *Monsters appear and corner Potemkin* Monsters: Gigi! Potemkin: So, you intend to block my path? Well then, I will make you my business. *Bridget arrives* Bridget: That big body...is it you, Mr. Potemkin? Potemkin: Umm. Bridget, was it? Bridget: What are you doing here? Potemkin: Embarassing, I was taken by surprise. I think I'm trapped in a lair of some creature. ----------------------- Page 100----------------------- Bridget: Is that what's happening? Woa...there are a lot of them! Potemkin: However, thanks to you, I see a way out. Let us proceed! *Bridget uses Kickstart* ~Moments later~ Potemkin: I must thank you for helping me out of that situation. I could have been trapped there for a while. Bridget: Thank you, but I didn't do much. You're so strong Mr. Potemkin, you smashed the walls and... Monsters (in the distance): Grrr!!! Potemkin: Excuse me. We shall talk later. I must hurry on. Bridget: Yes, of course, I have to rush ahead myself. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Bridget: Huh? Nobody's here? Woa! Marehound: Grrrr... Bridget: Oh boy. I guess he didn't take kindly to me coming in without permissio n, staring hard at me like that... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Bridget: Sorry! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Bridget: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. ----------------------- Page 101----------------------- What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Bridget: Raymond...Perhaps this person may be able to help me. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Bridget: Hmm? I don't like the feeling of this...maybe this wasn't such a good i dea! KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Bridget: Excuse me, I need you all to be quiet! *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Bridget: The Wind Tower. I'm pooped...I hope I can stay here. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Bridget: Wow...So this is an elevator! *Bridget gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Bridget: Wha...! You're angry? TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Bridget: Finally...You must be Mr. Raymond. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Ms. Bridget. Bridget: Yes, I...How did you know my name? Raymond: I know all about you. Born into a wealthy family, raised as a girl for reasons to do with superstition. So what brings a rich boy like you to this island? (Blade's note: Exactly how does he know Bridget's a boy and YET addresses him wi th a feminine title? O_o) Bridget: You know a lot about me... I don't know why you know... Anyway, you're scary looking, there must be a bounty on you... Raymond: ...Really? And what is that supposed to mean? ----------------------- Page 102----------------------- Bridget: I was looking for a place to stay. Make hay while the sun's out, right? I'm going to catch you and take you to the village! Raymond: Ha! You think that's possible? Take a look...The gate to the Underworld has already started to already open. *Gate Opens* Bridget: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Bridget: ...I'm not going to let you get away! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Bridget: Excuse me. Please don't get in my way! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Bridget: I've finally found a bounty... I'm not going to let him escape. I'm not going to waste time on you. *Bridget steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Bridget: ...I'm getting all tingly in my spine... *fights through a group of Goo se slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Bridget: Not really. I'm going to capture you, so all of your deeds now won't increase the b ounty. Don't make this any more difficult on yourself. Raymond: Confident, aren't you? We've already started... ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Bridget: Oh no...my bounty... Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... ----------------------- Page 103----------------------- Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Bridget: Look at what you've done! My bounty...Gone! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Bridget: That wasn't bad, was it? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's still far from over! Bridget: !? Huh...? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Bridget: My bounty is back! Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Bridget: It seems you changed a bit. I hope the bounty on you is still valid. Now, don't you resist this time. Formerly Raymond: Such a sad boy, blinded by money and can't see the facts strai ght. Very well, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Bridget: ...Oh...is that how it works? Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Bridget: What could that be... Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Bridget: Huh!? You made me work for free!? Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. ----------------------- Page 104----------------------- Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Bridget: You can't do that! For the sake of the villagers, I will capture you! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Bridget: Wait. I'm never ever going to let you get away! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Bridget: The last supper...I suppose. Finish up before I arrive. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Bridget: You have to treat your guests better! I'll show you a terrific trick at the end of this party! Formerly Raymond: Very well...Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Bridget: Divine? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Bridget: There's no bounty on God! So, you can't be God. (Blade's note: Bridget...your logic...ow my head...) Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Bridget: The penalty for taking so many lives...You'll pay for it! Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Bridget: If that argument stands, we don't need police. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. ----------------------- Page 105----------------------- Bridget: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Bridget: ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Bridget: You won't find a blind spot on Yo-yos. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Bridget: Can't you just...Give it up...? Judgment: Wha, What? Bridget: That's right...For the sake of the world, and of course me, please come with me quietly. Judgment: Oh I get it...It's because the body has already ceased to exist... The soul alone couldn't live on without the host... Bridget: Pardon me, but are you even listening to me? Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Bridget: The finishing touch...Huh...? Don't say you're going to...disappear!? Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Bridget: Noooooooo...!!! My bounty... Whoa...this place is about to fall apart...I better get going... *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Jam's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made ----------------------- Page 106----------------------- information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Jam, a chef and expert in martial arts, seeking the dish of all dishes, arrives in Isene in pursuit of the ultimate ingredient, only available on this tiny Island. She soon discovers an unimaginable situation is waiting for her. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Jam: This doesn't look good. I think I might have made a mistake. It's supposed to be really busy here, yet it's unusually quiet. Monsters: Grr! Jam: Everybody sure dresses funny on this island. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Jam: Where is the market? Monsters: ... Jam: I'm just looking for the market. I have no use for you. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Jam: Hidden passage...Maybe I find treasure! LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Jam: No good...ha...no use for monster... Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Jam: ? Something not right. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Jam: Three spirits in one bowl? Idiot...who did this? ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Jam: Nobody here. I don't get anything here. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Jam: Maybe something downstream this river. I should check before I come here. B ad me. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Jam: Aiyaa...dead civilization castle...No market here. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Jam: Mm..! ----------------------- Page 107----------------------- Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Jam: Wha...Person?...no good...not same vibe...staring at me bad too... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Jam: Lots spunk but too weak for me. But still...no food, no market. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Jam: I find person who know where market is. I wonder if anybody know that here? KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Jam: Ooooh...Ah! Wonderful. Look like laboratory for something. Maybe find ingredient nobody use before here... KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Jam: Heavy security...but no match for me. Let's see what cooking... KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Jam: Aiyaa...nobody here. And nothing here. Marehound: Grrrr... Jam: No good...Did you eat everything? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Jam: I said no match for me! *Smashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Jam: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. ----------------------- Page 108----------------------- Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Jam: Raymond...I smell something fishy...I don't think he know where is market. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Jam: No time...I finish here fast! KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Jam: Here...You "well done". *Smashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Jam: Wind Tower...no way market here. But, there's nobody but him. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Jam: Wow...very friendly design... *Jam gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Jam: Good...many customers. I host you with all my best dishes. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Jam: You...Raymond...no? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Ms. Jam Kuradoberi. Jam: You know my name... Raymond: I know you well. An apprentice chef who studies the way of Ki. I admire your realism but I warn you not to be so direct in your ways. I've been told you have so many customer relation problems. Jam: I shut your mouth soon. Raymond: ...Really? And what is that supposed to mean? ----------------------- Page 109----------------------- Jam: No matter, I come to this island to find food market. You know where? Raymond: Unfortunately, I have no interest in cooking. I will not be able to answer you query. Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Jam: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Jam: ...You not get away from me. I ask you more question! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Jam: Ai...get out of my way! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Jam: ...I hope I can go back...nothing I can do... *Jam steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Jam: Boohoo...no way food market here! *fights through a group of Goose slime cr eatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Jam: Haha! ...Me stronger than you. You have no good judgment. Raymond: Confident, aren't you? We'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Jam: What...he swallow him. Aiyaya...forgot ask him about villagers. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! ----------------------- Page 110----------------------- Jam: No...You eat MY Fists! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Jam: You pretty strong...but I win. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Jam: !? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Jam: ...Who are you? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Jam: You...Raymond?...Really? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Jam: You mean...monster I just kill? Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Jam: Ah...reverse thinking. Formerly Raymond: Correct. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Jam: You bring me all the way here using the possibility of a rare ingredient? N o way. Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. ----------------------- Page 111----------------------- Jam: So, it was all your fault. All those people and lost ingredients! Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Jam: Ha...hahaha...Do you think I forgive you after I learn what you done? Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Jam: No interested. Prepare to die. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Jam: It is your turn to enjoy my hospitality. Formerly Raymond: Very well..Then your main event starts now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Jam: Divine? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Jam: You think you have that power now? You have to see the world more. You'll understand how petty you are. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Jam: Because you destroyed the village, you destroyed all the food too. So many innocent people too. Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Jam: No understand. You shut up. Stop say things, make no sense! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Jam: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. ----------------------- Page 112----------------------- Jam: ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Jam: Me win... Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Jam: Ki...I know. Judgment: Wha, What? Jam: Ki...from Underworld king...you only control spirit of king. You control body only like doll. I know this happen. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Jam: You study more next time. ...No guarantee you have next chance. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Jam: Like a meteor falling, aru~... There's no help...too much stress to the spirit and the body. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Jam: !? Wh...Why this happen?! Aieee! *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------- BRIDGET AND JAM ENDING: -------------------------------- Jam: No good, no good. Couldn't find food...I can't get customers without a new dish. Bridget: Oh shoot, I couldn't get a bounty again... Jam: Huh? Bridget: Ah... ----------------------- Page 113----------------------- Jam: All that trouble for nothing. I can't go home like this. This is not good, I'll lose money. Bridget: Me too. I wonder if there is something we can do? Jam: Really, we must avoid business with no profit. I wonder if we can do something while we work at the cafe? Bridget: Let me think...How about something like...this? *Bridget performs a shiny light trick.* -------------------------------- BRIDGET AND JAM ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Dizzy's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Dizzy finally finds happiness as a member of the Jellyfish Air Pirates. After making an unscheduled stop at the island of Isene in search of food, Dizzy goes to the village only to find herself in a situation she never imagined . LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Dizzy: This is strange. I heard this village was more vibrant. It's so quiet, as if nobody is here... Monsters: Grr! Dizzy: Is...that...somebody I see? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Dizzy: This is a bad time for everybody to disappear... We don't have enough supplies for dinner today... Monsters: ... Dizzy: Why isn't anybody here? LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Dizzy: Secret passage? Maybe they're taking refuge! LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Dizzy: ! Wha...what is this? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! ----------------------- Page 114----------------------- Dizzy: You're not Gears, are you? You seem to be in pain. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Dizzy: I'm sorry. I couldn't stop Necro's anger. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Dizzy: Maybe I wandered too far. I wonder if everybody is worried about me? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: DIZZY ENCOUNTERS JOHNNY: Johnny: What the...are they...human? *walks forward* I thought I saw people...guess I was wrong. Monsters: Grr! Johnny: Ha! I suppose you wanna say I'm caught in your trap? Monsters: Screech! Johnny: Fools...it doesn't matter how many you bring. It's all the same to me and my quick draw! Dizzy: Johnny! Johnny: Dizzy!? What the hell are you doing here? Dizzy: There's nobody in town. I saw you when I was looking around. Johnny: Riiiight...well let's clean up a bit here. Dizzy: Yes. *Hunger Strike* ~Moments later~ Johnny: You're getting better at conserving your powers. Dizzy: Yes, I think I'm getting the hang of it. Johnny: By the way, weren't you working on supper? Dizzy: Ahh, yes, I was! I'd better get going! Johnny: Take care. Dizzy: *Begins to walk away* Oh, by the way, May was looking for you. Johnny: Ug... ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Dizzy: Is this what they were calling ancient ruin? Wow...impressive. I've never seen anything like this. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: ----------------------- Page 115----------------------- Dizzy: ! You are! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Dizzy: Human? But I sense something other than human too. Could it be...a biological weapon other than...Gear? ...eek! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Dizzy: Please, don't fight any more! Fusing humans and creatures to use for war...Unforgiveable... KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Dizzy: I sense a presence. I wonder who's there? KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Dizzy: Could this...be where the creatures I saw are being made? Maybe I'll find someone here. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Dizzy: Is this the last room? I wonder if anybody will be beyond... KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Dizzy: Nobody...is here. But then, where could...? Marehound: Grrrr... Dizzy: Sorry, I must hurry ahead. ...I suppose you're not going to listen to me. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Dizzy: Eeek! *Uses Michael Sword on Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Dizzy: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. ----------------------- Page 116----------------------- That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Dizzy: ...Raymond...did this person do such a thing? I must stop him. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Dizzy: Why are you trying to wake up? Please, don't resist it... KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Dizzy: No...Necro...Stop! *Uses Michael Sword on Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Dizzy: This is the Wind Tower...what is it? I feel...something really bad. Raymond, what you are trying to do is wrong. I will stop you. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Dizzy: ... ... Something...it's coming. *Dizzy gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Dizzy: I do not have time to fight you! TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Dizzy: You are Raymond, aren't you? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Ms. Dizzy. Dizzy: ! You know my name... Raymond: I know you well. An offspring between a human and a Gear... That's why you hid in the Devil's Forest, ultimately ending up with a bounty on you. However, your presence here tells me you ran away, or... Dizzy: The crew from the Jellyfish have welcomed me and I have found a place. ----------------------- Page 117----------------------- Raymond: Interesting...a Gear finding a place. Dizzy: I think what you are doing is absolutely wrong! I came here to stop your wrong doings! Raymond: Hahaha...a Gear giving me a lecture...? Take a look... The gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Dizzy: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Dizzy: Stop it! Why do humans interfere with other creatures so much? Raymond: What kind of goody-goody Gear are you? Since you're such a nice girl, I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Dizzy: Toying with 'life'...again. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Dizzy: Can I not reach you...with my...words as a Gear? Yes...I must! Be confident! *Dizzy steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Dizzy: ...Please don't get so excited...you two... *fights through a group of Go ose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Dizzy: Why do you continue? Why toy with the lives of other living beings? Raymond: And why does a Gear like you ask such questions? ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Dizzy: ! No...my words did not reach his soul...perhaps I'm not capable to... Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... ----------------------- Page 118----------------------- Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Dizzy: Sorry...You are not in the wrong... But I have friends that await my return and... I can't die here! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Dizzy: I'm sorry...I'll go now... *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: Where are you going, my dear? The fun has just begun! Dizzy: ! Raymond! But...Why!? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Dizzy: Why...? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Dizzy: Is it possible...? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. Sure I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Dizzy: ...Stop! I don't want to hear it...! Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Dizzy: Stop! Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Dizzy: You knew I would kill Inus so you let him absorb you on purpose? Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. ----------------------- Page 119----------------------- Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Dizzy: ...Unforgiveable...Sacrificing so many lives and still killing without a thought, only for power! Formerly Raymond: You talk about such peace and harmony, but do not forget you a re a Gear! Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Dizzy: Wait! I will not forgive you! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Dizzy: I will stop you. I...must! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Dizzy: How long do you intend to continue this!? Formerly Raymond: You're right, we need something more exciting. Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of God's powers. Dizzy: God? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Dizzy: God does not take the lives of people for sport! Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Dizzy: I don't understand! Can't you see nothing can replace the warmth and kindness of people? Formerly Raymond: That is pure Gear nonsense... A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. ----------------------- Page 120----------------------- Dizzy: ...I will...never forgive you! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Dizzy: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Dizzy: ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Dizzy: You were fixated only on power... Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Dizzy: Can't you see? Inus had no more power to live... Judgment: Wha, What? Dizzy: When a body loses it's power to live, how good is it to just have the spi rit live on? Such existence can't last long. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Dizzy: I'm sorry...Perhaps if I was better...I could have stopped this from happ ening. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Dizzy: *hugs self* ...no! Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Dizzy: W...what!? ...I have to get away from here. That's...! Testament: I see...this place...Will fall into the Underworld. Perhaps going with them is not such a bad proposition. ----------------------- Page 121----------------------- Dizzy: No! Testament: ...You! Dizzy: This way...Hurry! -------------------------------------------------------- ==Testament's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. The Independent Gear, Testament. In spite of recovering his human consciousness, his days are filled with anguish over his deeds from the past. While drifting, he finds an injured and weakened man. The man's last words were to save Isene. In order to make up for his past, he quietly makes his way to Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Testament: This is Isene...Not a single soul to be seen...perhaps I was too late . Monsters: Grr! Testament: Did you do all this...? You will pay for this! LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Testament: Isn't there anyone here? Monsters: ... Testament: The deterioration has advanced considerably. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Testament: Hidden Passage...Perhaps I will find something here. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Testament: ! Is this a creature from the Underworld? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Testament: No, not an ordinary creature from the Underworld. Mutation...or perhaps... ----------------------- Page 122----------------------- POST-BOSS FIGHT: Testament: That attack was not coordinated. There must be someone else behind this. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Testament: It's regrettable that I couldn't do more here. Perhaps if I had arrived earlier I could have helped. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Testament: The ancient ruin downstream may have something. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Testament: So, this is the ruin...I do feel an unusual presence. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Testament: !...what! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Testament: A human and the soul of a monster fused! Who would do such a thing...? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Testament: ...Sorry. You are not at fault but I must not let you hurt anybody el se. One that would do such a deplorable thing... Must have lost his conscience of being 'human'. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Testament: This place has been used recently...I must hurry! KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Testament: This place...a biological weaponry laboratory!? Ungh...Pain...in my head...no need to stay any longer. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Testament: This is the end. I hope there are some survivors. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Testament: ...Too late...On top of... Marehound: Grrrr... Testament: ...a gift left here for me. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! ----------------------- Page 123----------------------- Testament: This is your end. *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Testament: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Testament: Raymond...Is he behind all of this? KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Testament: This place won't last much longer. I must not waste time. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Testament: Disappear! *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Testament: The Wind Tower...Raymond...I will be there soon. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Testament: Trying to lure me I suppose. Kids play... *Testament gets surrounded by Ra-kis* ----------------------- Page 124----------------------- Testament: You should suffer for taking me so lightly...fools. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Testament: Raymond...I presume. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Sir Testament. Testament: ... Raymond: I know all about you. A Gear who regained human spirit. Your ability to reason must be due to your unbelievable inner strength. If only I had met you earlier, my research might have produced differen t results. Testament: I have no interest in what you want to accomplish, however, if your deeds are to disturb the peace, I shall become the force to strike you down. Raymond: ...Really? And what is that supposed to mean? Testament: Eliminate you...here...now! Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Testament: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Testament: You will not escape from me! Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Testament: Pointless... Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Testament: The Underworld...I sense the Underworld beckons me... Does this mean there is no place for me in this world? Am I reading too much into this? *Testament steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Testament: ...Strange...such calm I feel within me. *fights through a group of G oose slime creatures* ----------------------- Page 125----------------------- ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Testament: You intend to use Inus...I advise you against it. It is not something you should trifle with. And you are intelligent enough to know that. Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Testament: ! ... ... ...Strange...he is dead, yet this...anxiety...what is it...? Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Testament: My apologies for disturbing your peace... However, I do not intend to become your sacrifice. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Testament: There is no benefit of continuing this...let us end this. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning! Testament: !? You are...! Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Testament: As I suspected...that was not the end. Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Testament: What? You think you absorbed the power of Inus? Formerly Raymond: Absorb? Yes, something like that... Sure I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Testament: ... .... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta ----------------------- Page 126----------------------- in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Testament: ...I see...that is your reasoning... Formerly Raymond: I see you get it now. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Testament: You did not absorb Inus...but rather harness the entity of Inus. For that, you used me. Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Testament: You have no humanity left in you. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Testament: Your intentions do not carry any significance for me. I shall return you to nothingness now! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Testament: Despicable... CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Testament: Do you not realise you are wasting your time? Formerly Raymond: My apologies. Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Testament: Divine power? Nonsense... ----------------------- Page 127----------------------- Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Testament: How dare you speak of light, while you make so many suffer! Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Testament: Such ethos is incomprehensible. How would anything be accomplished with so many sacrificed? Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Testament: I alone should be the one sacrificed in the name of peace! For that I will continue to swing this scythe! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Testament: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Testament: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Testament: How could you fathom you would be victorious against me? Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Testament: You were blinded by such vast powers...You lost yourself. Judgment: Wha, What? Testament: Did you think that body would be able to sustain itself after losing its essence? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Testament: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... ----------------------- Page 128----------------------- *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Testament: *let raven land* Pity...but this is your path. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Testament: ...? I see...this place...Will fall into the Underworld. Perhaps going with them is not such a bad proposition. Dizzy: No! Testament: ...You! Dizzy: This way...Hurry! -------------------------------- DIZZY AND TESTAMENT ENDING: -------------------------------- Dizzy: Testament... Testament: ...I guess I'm feeling a bit sentimental as I was reminiscing. Dizzy: Justice, right? Testament: I decided to forget the past when I met you, but... Dizzy: ... Testament: ...Looks like your family is here. Dizzy: Yes, I do not want to lose this happiness. By the way, Johnny... Testament: ...wants me to come over...? Dizzy: Yes. Testament: Well, so long as I see that you're happy, I guess a bit of a drink with him won't hurt. Dizzy: Please, then, we'll be waiting. -------------------------------- DIZZY AND TESTAMENT ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Anji's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out ----------------------- Page 129----------------------- of control. Anji, the traveler without a plan and seeker of freedom. Fleet-footed and perpetually in motion chasing "That Man", Anji continues his travels, becoming witness to a bizarre sight upon his arrival at Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Anji: This...is really Isene? I heard it was a vibrant island. Monsters: Grr! Anji: What are these? Creatures from the Underworld? But...from where? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Anji: Anybody here? Monsters: ... Anji: Again...? What is going on? Am I at the wrong place? LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Anji: Hidden passage...yes? What sort of Haunted House is this? LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Anji: ! Wowowow...That is some creature. Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Anji: Huh? They're not in unison...Anyway, strange. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Anji: What is going on? This is no ordinary haunted house. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Anji: Nobody's here, but it seems it wasn't always this way. So, something fishy is going on. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Anji: I think I saw something downstream. Let's check it out. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Anji: Ancient ruin...Nobody seems to be around. Are these just for show? ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: ----------------------- Page 130----------------------- Anji: ! What's this...! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Anji: What...A fusion of human and a creature? Definitely not chic... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Anji: My apologies...That couldn't be natural. Did someone plan that? This needs a bit more exploring. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Anji: Hey, hey, isn't there a sign somewhere saying, "do not touch the display"? This place...it's not called 'ruin' for nothing... KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Anji: Is this a laboratory of some sort? I'm not getting a good feeling from this place. ...It can't be used for any good... KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Anji: So, this is the end? Should I expect a snake beyond the darkness? KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Anji: Nobody's here, but... Marehound: Grrrr... Anji: Yeah, yeah... You think you're ready to fight? Know your place! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Anji: This is over. *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Anji: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. ----------------------- Page 131----------------------- I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Anji: Raymond...Can't be the only survivor...could he? KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Anji: ...Not a lot of time left. Sprint to the finish! KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Anji: Hah! *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Anji: So this is the Wind Tower? TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Anji: Hey, interesting. But, this isn't just a lift is it? *Anji gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Anji: ...Obviously not. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Anji: ...Raymond...right? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Anji Mito. Anji: ... ... Raymond: I know all about you, Anji. AKA Kakukyaku. I even know that your ability to use the Zessen fan ----------------------- Page 132----------------------- is thanks to your Japanese ancestry. Anji: ...Well no sense hiding then. Why research me to that point? Who are you? Raymond: ...I am not obliged to reveal that to you. Anji: Then...I'll squeeze it out of you. And, about what you've done to the village! Raymond: Ha! You think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening. *Gate Opens* Anji: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Anji: Hey, do you think I'm going to let you get away with this? Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Anji: Give it up... Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Anji: Damn...I hate chasing around that laughing bag. *Anji steps into the porta l* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Anji: Man...This place really gives me the creeps! *fights through a group of Go ose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Anji: That Lord from the Underworld has nothing to do with this. Are you saying he's your henchman? Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* ----------------------- Page 133----------------------- Anji: Huh...? Jeepers! The thing swallowed him whole...Now what...? Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Anji: I'm expected to clean up this mess? I really gotta give that character a lesson in manners. But...that thing...swallowed...him...and... Bumm-mmer is all I can say. POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Anji: A dance paralleled by neither Heaven nor Earth! Might as well...die in style... *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: Wouldn't be fun if it ended like that, would it? Anji: !? Raymond? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Anji: What...!? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Anji: The Lord of the Underworld? The power of Inus? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Anji: ...So...the monsters in the village were your creations... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Anji: ... Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Anji: That's why you let him swallow you. You knew my ability...? ----------------------- Page 134----------------------- Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Anji: You're a disgrace to the human species. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Anji: After all that, you don't expect me to let you go, do you? Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Anji: Better not bore me again! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Anji: You call that a challenge? You're really starting to piss me off. Formerly Raymond: My apologies..Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Anji: Divine you say? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Anji: Oh, now, YOU'RE going to be the divine ray of flipping hope, are you? You'll be having me in stitches by the time I'm done with you. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Anji: So many dead and how dare you assume to be God? I suggest you get yourself checked out. ----------------------- Page 135----------------------- Formerly Raymond: A great feat like this comes at great cost. I call it more of a sin to sit there and do nothing. Anji: Your sin is you don't realise the gravity of the mess you created! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Anji: What did you say? Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Anji: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Anji: Were you trying to bore me to death? Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Anji: ...Okay...genius. Did you not calculate the fact that you were using a dead body? Judgment: Wha, What? Anji: I killed Inus...You were just inhabiting the dead body. A corpse will not revive itself only with spirit. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Anji: Not as smart as you thought you were... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Anji: *points fan* Pitiful! Accept it... This is the result for trying to take a short cut to immense power. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Anji: ...!? This place...won't last long either. *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Page 136----------------------- ==Baiken's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Baiken continues her travels in search of "That Man." Seeking rest and a fine local drink, she stopes by Isene. However, it was only the beginning of a new battle. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Baiken: What's going on? There used to be a hopping town here! Monsters: Grr! Baiken: What the...did you do all this? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Baiken: Isn't anybody here? Monsters: ... Baiken: Get lost...I don't need the trouble. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Baiken: Hidden passage...Oh, how cute. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Baiken: ! What the...What is this monster? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Baiken: I don't give a crap about what you want, but if you get in my way, I'll make sure you won't do it again. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Baiken: Man, what a waste of life. Things are not right on this island. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Baiken: Just as I thought...nothing...here. ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Baiken: There's supposed to be an ancient ruin downstream. I should check it out. ----------------------- Page 137----------------------- ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Baiken: Hey, nothing changed much...except... ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Baiken: ! Crap...! Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Baiken: What is that? Part human, part monster? Doesn't change the fact that it's a monster but... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Baiken: You can finally rest now... What kind of sick bastard would do such a thing? Sick, sick, sick. KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Baiken: Ha! Traffic going in and out of the castle, huh? Sneaking around like a cockroach. Must be up to no good. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Baiken: Is this a...I guess those monsters were made here. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Baiken: Finally. This can only be wasting time in the finest. KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Baiken: What? Not here? Now what? Marehound: Grrrr... Baiken: Whadyawant? Oooohhh scaaarryyyy. You want a go at me doggy? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Baiken: Die! *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Baiken: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. ----------------------- Page 138----------------------- My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Baiken: ...Raymond...So, he's the bad boy, huh? KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Baiken: One after another...Annoying... KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Baiken: It won't be that easy! *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Baiken: Wind Tower...Is this where he's hiding? TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Baiken: Another cheap trick. *Baiken gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Baiken: You're not even worthy as a warm up partner. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Baiken: You Raymond? Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Ms. Baiken. Baiken: Wh-why do you know my name!? ----------------------- Page 139----------------------- Raymond: I know all about you. Trying to avenge the deaths of those killed by Gears? Your powerful desire for revenge allows you to control even the devil. Very intriguing. How do you do it with such a petite body? Baiken: Sure, I can show you how I do it... How much of it you get to see depends on how tough you are. Raymond: Okay, and what are you insinuating? Baiken: I'll squish you like a bug. I happened to like that village. It had a nice pub with fine booze. Raymond: Ha, is that right? Well, take a look. The gate to the Underworld has already started to open. *Gate Opens* Baiken: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Baiken: You seriously think I'm going to let you get away with this? Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Baiken: I don't need to play another one of your games! Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Baiken: Man, all these tedious little insignificant steps...annoying... *Baiken steps into the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Baiken: I'm going to put an early end to this! *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Baiken: He's next? Mighty confident words for a guy with no real powers of his own. Raymond: You'll find out soon enough. ----------------------- Page 140----------------------- ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Baiken: Hey...What's this? The party's over already? What a waste of time. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Baiken: You want to see some action now? I don't have time to screw around. Prepare to die! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Baiken: It's...done. *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning! Baiken: !? What in bubba's bleeping name is going on? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Baiken: Success? Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Baiken: What do you mean? Formerly Raymond: You look quite confused. Sure, I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Baiken: No way!!... Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Baiken: ... ... Formerly Raymond: Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Baiken: So that's why you had me kill him! ----------------------- Page 141----------------------- Formerly Raymond: That's right, this was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Baiken: Now you're really pissing me off! You remind me of 'him'. I really gotta slice you up and shove your limbs up your you-know-what. Formerly Raymond: You're even bolder than I expected you to be. Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Baiken: You're not getting away with this! Stop! Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Baiken: Ha! What a repulsive place you got here. The finest of liquor will taste like piss here. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Baiken: Kids play... Formerly Raymond: Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Baiken: Ha! Of all things, God, you say! Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Baiken: If you could shine the light so simply, it would have been over eons ago . Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. ----------------------- Page 142----------------------- Baiken: You'll learn how insignificantly small you are once you start washing off blood with blood from battles. Formerly Raymond: And so will you, once you find out how divine my powers are! Baiken: Ha! You arrogant pea-brained pencil neck. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Baiken: ! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Baiken: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Baiken: Just as I thought...All fluff. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Baiken: Your calculations? You really are pea-brained? Judgment: Wha, What? Baiken: I killed that monster. What good is it to possess the carcass? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Baiken: Pea-brain. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Baiken: *cleans blade and slices cloth* I cut up something useless...Say your pr ayers. Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Baiken: ...!? Crap, I don't need this. *runs out of the castle* -------------------------------- ----------------------- Page 143----------------------- ANJI AND BAIKEN ENDING: -------------------------------- Anji: Hey, what a coincidence. You were at that island too? Baiken: You were there too...I suppose. Anji: A small detour...turned into a bit of an adventure. Baiken: To say the least. Anji: You up for traveling to the next village together? Baiken: Forget that. I don't have time to dittle around. Anji: I expected that. Don't try so hard, right? Baiken: Mind your own business. I won't stop until I kill him. Anji: Can't you wait!? I need to ask "That Man" a few questions myself. Is it a race now? Baiken: Suit yourself. You'd better scurry on if you don't want me to beat you to it. See ya. -------------------------------- ANJI AND BAIKEN ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Slayer's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Enter Slayer, a descendant of a mysterious clan of unknown species with eternal life. The recent events were unusual, even for him, who has seen his fair share of unu sual events. Growing curious, Slayer heads towards Isene. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Slayer: Mmm...Odd. I do not sense a human presence. Monsters: Grr! Slayer: What...do you want? Is that a challenge? LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Slayer: Is anyone else here? ----------------------- Page 144----------------------- Monsters: ... Slayer: I do not sense any humans around here. LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Slayer: Ah, a hidden corridor. Very well, if that is what I must do, I shall play along. LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Slayer: ! A creature from the Underworld...but... Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Slayer: It is not just what it seems. Fused artificially... POST-BOSS FIGHT: Slayer: I do not make it a habit to interfere with the dealings of others... However, the presence of creatures from the Underworld here will eventually lead to an inconvenience in the future. Perhaps I shall douse the flame while it is still in its infancy. ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Slayer: I still do not feel a presence. Perhaps somewhere that's easier to hide... ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Slayer: There should be ancient ruins downstream. An ideal place to hide... ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Slayer: Ancient ruins...Symbol of wealth and knowledge from a long forgotten civ ilization... A very human trait trying to leave a legacy, proof of existence, shall I say. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Slayer: ! Ahh... Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Slayer: A fusion of a human and a creature this time. Very well, I shall dance with you. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Slayer: ...Enough. Rest in peace. Humans are being used as test subjects...? Is a mad scientist involved? KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: Slayer: Disrespecting priceless ancient artifacts for the advancement of self. ----------------------- Page 145----------------------- Humans have changed. KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Slayer: A research center of some degree. I see...the creatures seem to have been made here... SLAYER ENCOUNTERS ANJI: Monster: *signals with blades* Anji: Is it trying to lure me into a trap? Doesn't matter, I say bring it on! *Anji walks forward and encounters a pack of Rakis at a dead end* Anji: What the...what is this? Monsters: Gggg. Anji: Oops, sorry for crashing your party. Don't mind me! I'll just show myself out. *Another group of Raki surround Anji* Anji: Nnnn'gaaa! What is this? How am I trapped here? Monsters: Screech! *swipes blades at Anji* Anji: Ah, just a minute here... *Slayer arrives* Slayer: I see, I thought for a human, they had to be strong. So it IS you. Now I understand. Anji: Mister!? You're a lifesaver! Slayer: Hm? I see...Well then... *Uses Mappa Combination II* ~Moments later~ Anji: Yeah, that was close. Thank you for saving my butt, sir! Slayer: The pleasure was mine. I rather enjoyed myself. Well then, good day to you. *Slayer walks away* KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Slayer: I should have known better. ...And a charming welcoming gift. Marehound: Grrrr... Slayer: No matter. I will entertain myself whilst disposing of you. POST-BOSS FIGHT: ----------------------- Page 146----------------------- Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Slayer: Not bad...But your time has come. *Punches Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Slayer: What's this? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Slayer: Hmm...Raymond, yes? This is becoming intriguing. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Slayer: Hmm...are you still willing...or do you wish me to end your misery? Either way, time is of the essence and I cannot assure you a painless de ath. KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Slayer: Let us end this now. *Punches Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Slayer: It looks like this is the Wind Tower. TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: ----------------------- Page 147----------------------- Slayer: I see...begging me to come. Very well, I shall step into your trap. *Slayer gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Slayer: Hahaha, here they come! Let's see if you will last until I finish my tobacco. TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Slayer: Raymond...I presume. It's a pleasure to finally meet the one responsible for this mess. Raymond: Well, well... A warm welcome to my humble island, Mr. Slayer. Slayer: I'm surprised. How do you know my name? Raymond: I know all about you. Descendant of vampires and founder of the Assassins' Guild. Gifted with the ability to fight without the use of weapons, but then for quite some time you disappeared... It is quite an honor that you appear here before me, and I'm happy to see your absence has not slowed you in any way. Slayer: I wouldn't count on that... It may become your last day of existence. Raymond: Okay, and what are you insinuating? Slayer: I do not intend to let you continue your course of disturbance. I must eliminate any element that may disturb my wife and my peaceful re tirement. Raymond: Ha, you think you can pull that off? Take a look, the gate to the Underworld is already opening! *Gate Opens* Slayer: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Slayer: Research...Is that what you call your passion? I would be lying if I said I was not interested in the outcome of this p roject of yours, but I cannot predict to what end it will affect us. Unfortunately, I must stop you. Raymond: I expected you to say that so I've prepared a little something for you. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Slayer: Hmm...This may require some effort. Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* ----------------------- Page 148----------------------- POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Slayer: He wants me to step into the Underworld, yes? Refusing the invitation is not proper. Very well, I shall accept this invitation. *Slayer steps into the portal * THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Slayer: I see...not such a bad place, yes? *fights through a group of Goose slim e creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Slayer: Ah, so this is Inus... I have heard stories of him but to actually meet him...how interesting. What do you intend to do with him? Raymond: Not to worry. You'll find out soon enough. ...! What!? *Inus devours Raymond* Slayer: Mercy me! What an anti-climactic end after all that trouble inviting me to the Und erworld... Rude, as a matter of fact. Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Slayer: Pardon me. You were still there. Plans have changed, nonetheless, I shall accept your challenge! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Slayer: You had some teeth but...is that all? *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: No, it's only the beginning. Slayer: !? What is happening? Formerly Raymond: My research is a success. I thank you. Slayer: It has been a long time since I have been thanked. Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und ----------------------- Page 149----------------------- erworld. Slayer: You mean the power of Inus? Formerly Raymond: You look quite surprised. You catch on quickly, sure I'll explain it all to you. I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears and one day I came up with the idea of using monsters from the Underworld...that fusing them would lead to immense power. Slayer: That is a predictable thought process for a human hungry for gaining pow er. Formerly Raymond: But there was a huge problem. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host. I spent long hours trying to find a way to combat this problem , and came up with a solution. Slayer: ...to use the Mirrored Process? Formerly Raymond: Correct. Integrating myself initially to the host's body, then removing the monster's identity would allow me to maintai n my own identity while taking over the monster's Powers. Slayer: Is that why you used my powers? Formerly Raymond: That's right! This was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Slayer: Hmm, conniving aren't you? Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Slayer: I insist that you do not leave. The chances of our lives being threatened has increased by you harnessin g those powers. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: ----------------------- Page 150----------------------- Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Slayer: You call this a castle...? Why, it is nothing more than a few stones! Sharon would be mighty disappointed in me if I'd shown her this. CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Slayer: Your hospitality so far has not been to my standard. Formerly Raymond: My apologies. Then your main event starts now. Get a taste of my divine powers. Slayer: Divine you say...What powers do you claim your God has? Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Slayer: You are nothing more than a pretentious vain peacock claiming to be God. Do you not understand, that the penalty for such insolence can only be a self-consuming death? Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Slayer: There is no need to comprehend such an ideology. The answer is easily found. Just show me! Formerly Raymond: Right. So you are telling me that actions speak louder than wo rds? Slayer: Precisely. Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Slayer: ... ... Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Slayer: ... ... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? ----------------------- Page 151----------------------- Slayer: Your end is clearly in sight... Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Slayer: You still do not understand...? About the body your spirit is borrowing... Judgment: Wha, What? Slayer: I have defeated Inus. What more can you accomplish by possessing a body that is already rottin g away? Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Slayer: ... ... Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Slayer: *Snaps finger* It was a bit expensive but it was a nice lesson, huh...Fa rewell... Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Slayer: ...What!?...Pity... It stings to see such romantic relics fall, but I must remove myself. May your memory live strong within us all. *Walks out of the Castle* -------------------------------------------------------- ==Eddie's Story== -------------------------------------------------------- Isene, a small island in the Southern seas with less than a thousand inhabitants and a peaceful facade. An unnatural phenomenon occurred where villagers were disappearing at an alarming rate. The distance from neighboring countries made information slow to travel, and by the time anyone received information, the damage had spread beyond repair. The grim conditions are still spiraling out of control. Eddie absorbed Zato. However, Zato's death means Eddie does not have long either. Sensing the powerful force at Isene, Eddie slips through darkness in search of a new host. LIBERIA: OLD HAMLET: Eddie: WHAT IS THIS...I SENSE NOT A SINGLE SOUL. ----------------------- Page 152----------------------- Monsters: Grr! Eddie: UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NO INTEREST IN YOU. LIBERIA: THE OLD MANSION: Eddie: ! Monsters: ... Eddie: YOU SHALL NOT BLOCK MY PATH! LIBERIA: THE HIDDEN CAVE: Eddie: A HIDDEN PASSAGE UNDERGROUND... SOMETHING HIDES IN THE DARKNESS? LIBERIA: THE WASTELAND: Eddie: ! THIS SENSATION...A MONSTER FROM THE UNDERWORLD? Hellraiser: Arrgh...Grr...!...Grr...Grr! Eddie: ...? WHY ARE YOU OUT OF CONTROL? POST-BOSS FIGHT: Eddie: FROM THOSE BEASTS I SENSED THREE SOULS FROM THE UNDERWORLD. PERHAPS THEY HAVE FUSED? ASHNAY: THE SWAMP: Eddie: WHY DO I SENSE THE UNDERWORLD AT THIS PARTICULAR PLACE ONLY? ASHNAY: RIVERSIDE: Eddie: I SENSE A STRONG PRESENCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RIVER. ASHNAY: DOWN RIVER: Eddie: AN OLD BUILDING...IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A PLACE INHABITED BY MAN. ASHNAY: THE GARDEN RUIN: Eddie: ! YET AGAIN I SENSE THE PRESENCE OF COMBINED SOULS. PERHAPS FUSION BETWEEN BEINGS IS POPULAR IN THIS AREA? Noel (Fairy Plant Hybrid): Arrgh! (It hurrrts!) Eddie: NOW WE HAVE A FUSION BETWEEN A WOMAN AND A BEAST FROM THE UNDERWORLD! POST-BOSS FIGHT: Noel: Thaaannnk youuuu...*withers and dies* Eddie: THAT IS THE WAY IT GOES. IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ME TO POSSESS YOUR BODY... KSANAKA: UNDERGROUND MINESHAFT: ----------------------- Page 153----------------------- Eddie: I SENSE YET ANOTHER POWERFUL BEING INSIDE! EDDIE ENCOUNTERS VENOM: Venom: Master Zato... *A giant Ogre walks behind Venom.* Monster: Grrr!!! Venom: !!! Shit, ungh... *The Ogre hammers him.* Venom: Curses! Not sensing the attack, what a blunder! *More monsters arrive.* Monsters: Ggg. Venom: ! This absentmindedness during battle is so unlike me. You will not get another chance! *Eddie arrives.* Eddie: ... ... Venom: ! You!! Eddie: I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. BUT NO TIME FOR THAT NOW...HEHEHE... Venom: Damn... Monsters: Screeech!! Venom: Get out of my face! *Eddie Summons shadow* ~Moments later~ Venom: I will make you return Master Zato's body once and for all! Even if it's just an empty vessel! Eddie: NO WAY. YOU SHALL WAIT UNTIL I FIND A NEW BODY ON THIS ISLAND. *Eddie vanishes into the air.* Venom: W-wait! Damn... KSANAKA: HIDDEN LABORATORY: Eddie: A RESEARCH LAB...MY PROGRAMMED INSTINCT IS REACTING REPULSIVELY TO THIS F ACILITY. KSANAKA: CENTRAL CORE: Eddie: THIS IS THE DEEPEST CHAMBER. I SENSE A POWERFUL BEING INSIDE! ----------------------- Page 154----------------------- KSANAKA: ABANDONED REACTOR: Eddie: WHAT IS THIS? YOU ARE SIMILAR TO ME. YOU HAVE BEEN CREATED BY MAN AS WELL? Marehound: Grrrr... Eddie: APPEARS DEFECTIVE. PROGRAMMED TO DO NOTHING OTHER THAN ATTACK EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. POST-BOSS FIGHT: Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Eddie: I SHALL END YOUR MISERY! *Slashes Marehound* *walks forward and spots something* Eddie: WHAT'S THIS? --------------------- Experiment Log Book --------------------- November 26th. Finally, I have found it. My calculations are true. With this, I shall become God. However, I will need cooperation. I will need a substantial level of cooperative subjects, but I must avoid attracting attention. That is when I found the inhabitants of Isene. Limited contact with the outside world, hence the solitary island. And there are enough subjects. There are archeological remains on the island. What a fitting site for my laboratory. The Wind Tower is also close to the gate. It seems the island was made for me. They are going to cooperate with God. I suspect they will welcome me with open arms. --------------------- On the cover, there's an inscription... "Raymond" --------------------- Eddie: ...RAYMOND. KSANAKA: ESCAPING THE LAVA PIT: Hell Marehound: *Howls* Eddie: WASTE OF TIME... KSANAKA: LAVA PIT EXIT: ----------------------- Page 155----------------------- Hell Marehound: GRRRrrrrr...khhhhrrrg! Eddie: YOU MAY CEASE TO EXIST! *Slashes Hell Marehound* TOWER OF WIND: ENTRANCE: Eddie: THIS IS IT...THE WIND TOWER... TOWER OF WIND: BIG ELEVATOR: Eddie: ... ... *Eddie gets surrounded by Ra-kis* Eddie: DO NOT IMPEDE MY PATH! TOWER OF WIND: TOP OF THE TOWER: Eddie: ...SO YOU ARE RAYMOND... Raymond: That's right, Zato=ONE. Quite an honor that you already know me. Known for the Fifth Forbidden Ritual, your so-called Shadow Organism of the Forbidden Beasts, acquired in exchange for your vision... Eddie: YOU KNOW ABOUT "ME"? Raymond: ! So I am speaking to the shadow and not Zato himself? Did he simply lose out to the beast's power, or die? Doesn't matter, your body composition is still of high interest to me r egardless. Would you like to join forces with me? Eddie: I AM FAR TOO SUPERIOR FOR YOU. Raymond: And I disagree. You will have no regrets if you should join me. Eddie: YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THE PAIN I HAVE GONE THROUGH. Raymond: Ha, is that right? Well, take a look. The gate to the Underworld has already started to op en. *Gate Opens* Eddie: ! Raymond: Ha! My research is now almost complete! Eddie: WHAT DO YOU INTEND TO DO? Raymond: I need a few more minutes. In the meantime, I've prepared some entertainment for you to enjoy. It's all yours! *Summons S-Lord* Eddie: MORE ARTIFICIAL CREATIONS... ----------------------- Page 156----------------------- Raymond: I'm sure you'll enjoy the fruit of my research. If you're still alive, that is. Haha...Ha! *leaps into portal as it closes* POST-BOSS FIGHT: *Gate Re-Opens* Eddie: THE UNDERWORLD...VERY NICE... SHOULD BE QUITE A NICE FIT WITH LIFE FORMS OF THIS WORLD. *Eddie steps in to the portal* THE UNDERWORLD: CHAINS AND MIST: Eddie: THIS PLACE IS FULL OF LIFE. WHAT A NICE PLACE. *fights through a group of Goose slime creatures* ~Moments later~ Raymond: Good to see you again. Look here, this is Inus the king of the Underworld and cornerstone of m y research. You can feel his powerful presence even as he rests. Isn't it so spectacular? Eddie: ...THIS IS THE POWERFUL BEING I WAS LOOKING FOR! I SHALL HAVE IT AS MY OWN! Raymond: What did you say? This beast's body is essential to complete my research! You have no business taking over this body! Eddie: I SEE...YOU TOO PLAN TO ACQUIRE A POWERFUL BODY AND GAIN POWER! Raymond: I differ from you in that you are a mere war machine, whereas I have a more sublime vision! Wha-what!? *Inus devours Raymond* Eddie: YOU HAVE BEEN POSSESSED INSTEAD. I SHALL ACQUIRE THIS BODY FOR YOU! Inus the Underworld King: Anyone... Who interrupts... My deep rest... Shall go to hell! Eddie: I HAVE NO TIME FOR THIS! POST-FIGHT AFTER DESTROYING INUS: Eddie: THIS IS THE END! *The remains of Inus erupt and take the shape of a new entity* ????: I'm surprised to find out that you too were looking for a powerful body. Eddie: ! ----------------------- Page 157----------------------- Formerly Raymond: My heart stopped for a second, but my research is a success. I thank you. Eddie: YOU ACQUIRED THE BODY... Formerly Raymond: I've successfully taken over the powers of the king of the Und erworld. Eddie: BECAUSE THE BEAST WAS SO POWERFUL, YOU MADE ME FIGHT IT TO WEAKEN IT FIRST BEFORE YOU COULD TAKE OVER ITS SO UL... Formerly Raymond: That's right. The overwhelming power of the monster makes it tough to mainta in one's identity. You risk being taken over by the host body. Eddie: THAT IS A BRILLIANT IDEA. Formerly Raymond: I've put in endless hours of research to find a way to exceed the powers of Gears, one day I came up with this idea of using monsters from the Un derworld, that fusing them would lead to immense power. Eddie: SO THAT IS WHAT YOU CAME ALL THIS WAY HERE FOR... YOU ARE FORTUNATE THAT IT WORKED OUT WELL FOR YOU. Formerly Raymond: Wrong...This was all based on exact calculation. Leading you all the way here and using a bio war machine to measure your strength in the process. I used that info to save Inus' power from inside, since there's no point in killing Inus if it's after I had lost my own identity. Oh, I better also thank the people of this island, even though I'm sure they feel the sacrifices they made were for a great cause. Eddie: YOU ARE IN QUITE A GOOD MOOD... BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW LONG YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RETAIN THIS NEWLY ACQUIRED POWER. Formerly Raymond: You feeling sour grapes since I beat you to the prize, or do you mean you still think you can defeat me? Eddie: YOU SHALL FIND OUT SOON ENOUGH. Formerly Raymond: Well, I guess I'm done here so I better get going. I'm a busy man now, as newly crowned ruler of both worlds. Eddie: I WILL NOT LET YOU GO THAT EASILY. Formerly Raymond: Don't worry. I won't run and I won't hide. As one of the contributors to my research, I'd like to invite you to my party. Hahaha... *Disappears inside a newly formed castle* CASTLE: INTERIOR: ----------------------- Page 158----------------------- Formerly Raymond: Welcome to my castle. The holy land begins here, and you are my very first guest. You deserve a very warm welcome. Enjoy the party! Eddie: I HAVE NO TIME FOR YOUR GAMES! CASTLE: THRONE ROOM: Formerly Raymond: So how did you enjoy the hospitality? Eddie: I SAID I HAVE NO TIME FOR YOUR GAMES! Formerly Raymond: Then your main event begins now. Get a taste of my divine powe rs. Eddie: LET ME SHOW YOU DARKNESS BEYOND DEATH... Formerly Raymond: The world today needs a leader. After 100 years of Holy War, the world looks to be at peace ag ain. But that is only on the surface. The Holy War still continues in the darkness. We need a powerful force to save us from the darkness of the H oly War. Eddie: YOU ARE NOT WORTHY OF SUCH A TASK. Formerly Raymond: So I guess you don't understand my sublime vision. Eddie: DID YOU SAY VISION? YOU MAKE ME LAUGH! Formerly Raymond: There was once a 'man' who preached 'justice'. Eddie: ...! Formerly Raymond: But Justice failed and collapsed like a house of cards, unable to cast light upon the darkness. Eddie: CAST LIGHT...ON THE DARKNESS... Formerly Raymond: The one most suited to rule over the world is not Justice... It's the Judge! My name is...Judgment! Judgment: I shall bring all sinners to justice...!! POST-BATTLE WITH JUDGMENT: Judgment: Grr, what is going on? Eddie: ...THIS MARKS THE END. Judgment: What? Why? I thought I had acquired absolute power... Everything was supposed to go according to...plan... Eddie: I HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU...THAT YOU WILL NOT LAST VERY LONG... Judgment: Wha, What? ----------------------- Page 159----------------------- Eddie: ONCE YOU LOSE THE HOST'S BODY, THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN EXPECT TO LIVE LONG WITH ONLY THE SOUL. Judgment: !...Ha, Haha! ... ... Eddie: YOU SHOULD HAVE REALISED THAT WHEN YOU SAW ME. Judgment: I can't accept...such a result... There's no way I'd make such a...mistake... *Judgment's body begins to sublimate* Judgment: ! What is this? My power!... My power! He, help... Eddie: *Zato's body goes limp onto his Shadow* IT GETS BETTER FROM HERE? THIS IS QUITE HILARIOUS... Judgment: Aagh!! *Breaks apart as the reactor in Ksanaka goes critical and destr oys the Castle* Eddie: ...!? I NO LONGER SENSE A POWERFUL PRESENCE. WHERE TO GO NEXT...? *Warps away from the castle* -------------------------------- SLAYER AND EDDIE ENDING -------------------------------- Eddie: THIS MEETING IS...A LONG TIME COMING...FOR ME. Slayer: Zato...It is unfortunate he is gone. Eddie: BASICALLY, YOU ARE AT FAULT, NO? Slayer: Well, I won't deny everything. Eddie: MY CONDITION IS THE SAME. YOU WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY? Slayer: What...do you wish to have? Eddie: PROOF OF EXISTENCE. Slayer: The importance of "existence" is...a dead certainty. Very well, let's go! -------------------------------- SLAYER AND EDDIE ENDING COMPLETE! -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ==Story Analysis== -------------------------------------------------------- Keep in mind, this game is NOT canonical, but for the sake of comprehension: Sol > Chipp > Axl + Faust Ky > Bridget > Potemkin > Jam ----------------------- Page 160----------------------- May > Dizzy > Johnny + Testament Millia > Baiken + Slayer > Anji I-No > Zappa + Eddie > Venom Depending on which unlocking route you take determines (kinda) how the story flo ws altogether. Based on their appearances in the latter stages, here's a rough order of earlies t arrivals to the island: First Wave(Stage 4): Faust, Jam, Testament Second Wave(Stage 3): Axl, Potemkin, Anji, Venom Third Wave (Stage 2): Chipp, Bridget, Dizzy, Johnny, Baiken, Slayer, Eddie, Zapp a Fourth Wave (Stage 1/Last to Arrive): Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Millia Rage, I -No Lastly, according to a few stories (Axl Low's, Anji's, Baiken's) this takes plac e DURING the events of GGXX, since according to those stories, they haven't met with "That Man" yet (which may or may not be canonical, depending on the character, but most characters who intended to 'meet' the Gearmaker did so by the time Acce nt Core Plus's storyline begins) Needless to say, Raymond's method is the reverse of Hi-Deigokutsuipo (Forbidden Dark Binding Magic), but he uses a kind of fusion method on the island villagers, turning them into the monsters you fight (which are neither Gear nor Youkai, tho ugh they were once human). The place he gets the creatures from he calls the "Underworld" but this could easily be translated as "After World" or "Devil World" or "World of the De ad" similar to Izuna's or Slayer's homes, though Slayer makes no inclination that this is even near his home. It's probably just another pocket dimension in the folds of the Backyard that Dr . Paradigm mentions in GG2 Overture. Finally, Judgment's metaphor statment 'there was once a 'man' who preached 'just ice' line, is probably a reference to "That Man" (The Gearmaker) and Justice (The Herald of Destruction), back during the crusades, though we don't know the circumstances, "That Man" may have helped Justice wage her war against humanity, 'but Justice fell like a stack of cards' refers t o Justice being sealed away and later killed. Thanks for reading! -------------------------------------------------------- ==Heaven or Hell== ===Let's Rock!==== --------------------------------------------------------