Unnamed Roaches

Outskirts, Cave Of Trials

[first talk]

Roach: Fhrosk? Xenuakela! Xenuakela! Taraemi derante no kinoxinra!

Kabbu: Ah, the Roach dialect!

Vi: Come on, Leif! You've gotta translate!

Leif: Uh. This accent is really weird. Let's see…

Roach: Deranto te daqueda ni firosk.

Roach: Teterande da…

Roach: Translation Complete.

Roach: Welcome! Welcome challengers! Welcome to the Cave of Trials !

Leif: Guess we won't need to translate, then…

Roach: Here, you can challenge many enemies you've faced before in succession , in return for prizes and glory!

Vi: Prizes!? Glory!? Aw yeah!

Kabbu: This must be an ancient Roach training simulator!

Roach: Indeed! Shall we start a test run?

Roach: ...ERROR! No Data Available!

Vi: Bleh. It's busted.

Roach: -Loading Backup Assistance Message…

Roach: Oh, fret not, challengers!

Roach: All we need is a Crystal that has recorded any battles you have fought!

Kabbu: A crystal that recorded our battles?

Leif: It must be something that has been with us since the start... But what?

Roach: Do you have a crystal that has recorded your fights up to this point?

[talk after giving permit]

Roach: Welcome back, challengers! Are you ready to try the Cave of Trials?

Textbox: We're ready.

How does this work?

What do we get?

Not yet.

[We’re ready.]

Roach: Very well! Let's load up the Trial program!

[Start of each round]

Roach: Battle @VAR@ of @VAR2@, let's go!

[after beating a round]

Roach: Congratulations! Here comes the next challenge!

[every 10 rounds]

Roach: Congrats on making it this far! Still @VAR@ battles to go through, however.

[first time hitting tier]

Roach: You deserve something for your efforts!

Roach: Once you are done, check near the platform, you should find something of interest.

Roach: Do you want to keep going?

Textbox: Continue

Heal up (|var,0| left)

Give Up

[Heal Up]

Roach: Very well, here is some healing before we continue ahead!

[Die]

Roach: Is the challenge too tough? Always keep trying new Medal combinations to see what you can do!

Roach: Well, here is something for your efforts anyway!

Roach: There is always next time, challengers! I do hope you return!

[finish round 50, first time]

Roach: You did it! Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Cave of Trials!

Roach: It brings me joy that I can reward you with this, take it!

Roach: But your journey is still far from over, my friends.

Roach: If you want to keep fighting, just talk to me again, and we shall begin the process once more.

Roach: I no longer possess any amazing rewards, but you shall still earn berries, so feel free to come back anytime!

Roach: Oh! Since this was the first time you beat the Cave of Trials, Random Mode is now available to add some spice in future challenges!

[finish round 50, subsequent times]

Roach: Ah! Once more you have completed the challenge! Great job! Take these to celebrate your victory!

Roach: There is always next time, challengers! I do hope you return!

[Npc Spy, before giving permit]

Vi: Woah! Is that a Roach!?

Leif: It's just a projection, Vi.

Kabbu: Still, it feels so real!

[Npc Spy, after giving permit]

Vi: Woah! Is that a Roach!?

Leif: It's just a projection, Vi.

Kabbu: We can start the trials by talking to this very realistic hologram. Get ready, everyone!

Snakemouth Lab, Transition

Sign: Non roaches, stay out. This is your first and final warning.

Snakemouth Lab, Middle Room

Notes: "These crystals store incredible amounts of data. We can study subjects even if they expire…"

Roach Scientist Projection: Even though these crystals preserve data...that is not true immortality, is it?

Roach: We can't latch onto the sapling anymore. We must find a way to become eternal on our own...!

Sign: Containment Offices ahead. Wear protective equipment at all times.

Snakemouth Lab, Platform Room

Roach Scientist Projection: This is my last message...It isn't safe anywhere but here. We were...proud and reckless.

Roach: Food will not last long. To think it'd end like this...

Snakemouth Lab, River Puzzle

Notes: "Subject ZBVi:3 is displaying disturbing behaviour. I'll go check it out personally."

Snakemouth Lab, Switch Puzzle

Papers: "The test subjects damaged the power core, so we've gotta rely on the backup generator. Make sure to direct power to the pipes."

Roach Scientist Projection: Hmm. Through crystals and bio-organisms, we've channeled frost and blight magic.

Roach: If we could create thunderous spells as well, it would bolster our productivity!

Snakemouth Lab, Before Boss

Notes: "Stop now? Preposterous. We're about to create something above the gods...!"

Snakemouth Lab, Boss Room

[examine floor leaves]

Textbox: "From all the fools that happened to fall here, moths seem to be the best hosts. It seems they have a better body suitable for magic."

Textbox: "Maybe we should go out and try to get some more of them."

Textbox: Playing Log Footage 2048-B…

Roach 1: It's a failure. Yet another one…

Roach 2: Disgusting. If it keeps up like this, our research…

Roach 1: Sigh. Throw it out with the others. We should call it a day...

Giant's Lair, Roach Village

[story, enter village]

Vi: This is...a village?

Guard 1: HALT! OR BE IMPALED!

Maki: ...! Roaches!

Vi: No way!

Leif: So some didn't vanish after all.

Elder: Hmph. You did halt. You may be just. Or simply cowards.

Elizant: Please, allow us to explain the situation. We're short on time.

Guard 2: Bleh. There's nothing to explain. Everyone's after the sapling today!

Maki: The sapling? It is real, then?

(minibubble) Elizant: …

Elder: Silence. You've spoken too much!

Guard 2: ...S-Sorry, Elder.

Elder: You come with that crook?

Elizant: No! Please, in the name of my people, allow me to explain…

Elder: I see…

Elder: To think that after uneventful generations guarding the sapling…

Elder: So many would come for it in just one day.

Guard 1: That "Wasp" King you're talking about snuck past us while we dealt with his troops.

Guard 2: He used them like pawns... Not caring about their lives at all.

Mothiva: Disgusting. How can he treat his loyal followers like that!?

Vi: Huh. You do have a heart!

Maki: Please, allow us to go after him!

Elder: And what will you do when you get the sapling from him?

Elder: Just what are you planning to do with our sacred treasure!?

(minibubble) Leif: ...

Elizant: ...I…

Elizant: I had a dream. To use its power to fulfill my wishes…

Elizant: But the lust for that power has only brought turmoil to Bugaria.

Elizant: I will destroy it!

Leif: But...what about your mother!?

Elizant: She entrusted her dream to me. And I've fulfilled it.

Elizant: The land teemed with explorers searching for the ultimate treasure.

Elizant: She...would be proud of me. She deserves to rest.

Elder: How dare you spin your words as noble! The sapling is SACRED!

Guard 1: Elder! If they destroy it...what will be of us? Our life's purpose?

Elder: That crook may be mad, but he wouldn't desecrate our treasure like you! Humph!

Guard 2: You heard the elder. She never changes her mind. You won't pass!

Vi: We'll just have to knock-

Kabbu: No, Vi! This is not the way to solve this!

Elizant: They are blinded by their devotion...understandable.

Leif: Elizant, our Queen...We will support you. We must plead our case once more.

Zasp: I guess the others and I will make ourselves cozy for now…

Roach: You. Blue guy. I can feel you swimming in Roach magic. Where did you get that?

Roach: You're lucky I didn't have to let out my prized Scorpion after you.

Roach: Scorpions are dangerous? Please. Compared to the Dead Landers, they're the tamest of the tame.

Roach: Urk... What strength that King held... What a monster...!

Roach: I assume there are Roaches living in other lands.

Roach: Wherever they are, what purpose did they find without the sapling...?

Roach: This lift should carry you back to the ancient entrance. You'll hop in?

Textbox: Yes

No

Roach: Ngh... That King's strength... The constructs must be going wild...!

Roach: You can sit around, we know how dreadful the land is.

Roach: But we won't let you pass through.

Roach: Ow... That fire magic... It's something else...

[Story, talk to Elder]

Elder: My word is final! We won't let you through!

Maki: Please, you must listen!

Elizant: Team Snakemouth, you're here. Perhaps you have some words of persuasion?

Vi: Yeah, it's called the Beemer- Ow!

(minibubble) Kabbu: Stop it!

Leif: A few, if you'll allow us.

Elizant: ...Please.

Leif: ...

Leif: This is something only Vi and Kabbu knew, but... We are not of this time.

Leif: We served under the first Queen Elizant.

Elizant: W-What!?

Maki: Is this true, Kabbu!?

Kabbu: Y-Yes. It was not our secret to tell.

Leif: The Roaches used to roam Bugaria, even if they secluded themselves a bit.

Leif: When we were found, we discovered they'd all disappeared... And no one knew why.

Leif: What good has the Sapling done anybody all these moons?

Leif: All it's done is plunge explorers into danger. And now that mad King's gone crazy for power…

Leif: Even our late queen was tempted by the promise of eternal life. The sapling's only hurt others by existing! Even you!

Leif: You live trapped in this forsaken place, guarding an ancient temptation!

Elder: ...…

Elizant: Leif... Thank you for your words.

Elizant: Won't you reconsider, Elder?

Elder: …

Elder: When I was born, my mother said: "The sapling is the key to everything."

Elder: "Good, evil...it all comes from this sapling. It is sacred."

Elder: "So sacred that we endure to protect it."

Elder: And so we have, for so long…

Elder: But you're right, aren't you? What good has it done us?

Elder: Every time a child strays too far, never to be seen again…

Elder: It's the sapling's fault! Sacred, my husk!

Kabbu: T-Then, you'll reconsider!?

Roach Guard: W-Wait!

Roach: Elder, are you sure!? What will become of us!?

Elder: We will find a new purpose!

Elder: One that doesn't doom us to live on the edge of violence.

Elder: One that lets us enjoy the plains of legends again!

Maki: Elder, thank you…

Elizant: You are welcome in our Kingdom, to explore that possibility.

Roach: I...I can't believe it…

Elder: We'll let you pass to the Sapling Plains.

Elder: Go destroy that sapling. Our new future depends on it.

Vi: We coulda done it sooner! Let's run!

Kabbu: Vi really doesn't get politics, does she?

Leif: That's why she's our Vi. Let's finish this.

Roach: So the Elder let you pass... Stay safe in the Sapling Plains.

[story, post-battle]

Elder: ...So that's it, then. The Everlasting Sapling is no more...

Roach 1:What should we do now, Elder? What are we meant to protect?

Elizant: This is still your home, sapling or not. You can protect it with heart.

Elizant: But if you'd like to visit greener pastures…

Elizant: You are welcome in Bugaria. All of our Kingdoms would have you.

Elder: Bugaria... We've only heard the tales our ancestors left us.

Elder: I fear I've grown too used to this small town and its Scorpions.

Elder: I will be okay, staying here.

Roach 1: Elder…

Elder: Everyone! You are not bound to this land any longer.

Elder: You need not fight monsters and forage for food.

Elder: Nor fear sleeping in case of an attack...you're free.

Elder: Those who wish to go to Bugaria, don't stay fearing for my sake.

Elder: After all, you can always visit!

Roach 1: ...Thank you. Thank you, our elder!

Roach 2: No offense, but I'm outta here!

Roach 3: I can't leave the Scorpions, but thanks for offering.

Roach 2: I'll miss mine, but I want to see the world!

Leif: Our Queen, you've caused quite a stir.

Vi: It's cuz they can have adventures now, too!

Kabbu: Heheh. Indeed. It makes me want to go beyond Bugaria as well!

Elizant: Team Snakemouth! We depart! We have a feast to attend to!

Elizant: I trust you won't keep us waiting!

Mothiva: Or I'll start the show without you, don't doubt it!

Maki: Well, I've got quite the report to write, so…

Kina: I'll help you! We're not missing the food!

Zasp: Heheheh. Mothiva's in quite the mood.

Zasp: I'm just glad we survived. All thanks to you.

Kabbu: You helped us as well! It was truly a team effort!

Zasp: ...Let's work together again, sometime.

Vi: Aww, why can't he be nice with Mothiva around?

Leif: Dunno. Pride or something?

Kabbu: As long as we know his true feelings, it's fine!

Leif: There's a lot we want to say, but...let's go celebrate.

Vi: Heck yeah! I'm super hungry!

Kabbu: Thank you, Vi...Leif...for helping me experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Kabbu: If my team could see me now...I hope they'd be happy for me.

Leif: More than that, they'd be proud.

Vi: Yeah! You're a super explorer now!

Kabbu: ...Heheh. No, just part of an incredible team!

Kabbu: Now, for our final mission: Let's head to the castle!

Textbox: Battling through Rubber Prison and the Dead Lands, Team Snakemouth discovered the Roaches' Village.

Textbox: Resolving to destroy the Everlasting Sapling, they faced the Wasp King with determination.

Textbox: And so, after a long journey and many harsh fights, Team Snakemouth and their comrades defeated the Wasp King.

Textbox: Although the Everlasting Sapling's chapter has closed, a new one begins.

Textbox: ...It's time to celebrate!

[postgame]

[Haven’t finished Leif’s Request]

Roach: Our folklore warns that abusing the sapling's power would cause the end of Roach kind.

Roach: Our ancestors took it and hid it here from the rest of the Roaches that wanted its power.

Roach: The Roaches researching that sapling in "Snakemouth"... What happened to them?

[finished Leif’s Request]

Roach: ...You reek of our old kind. You've seen what has become of them, right?

Roach: When our ancestors took the sapling away, the other Roaches tried to recreate it…

Roach: I can only imagine it didn't end well, and I don't pity them. They had it coming.

Roach: That "Wasp" King... He was wearing our Ancient Crown!

Roach: It's not quite an artifact, but maybe it should've been sealed away rather than tossed out...

Roach: We eat the same things every day of our life. It's normal for us.

Roach: And you speak of fancy chefs? Wonder what that's like...

[before talking to Elder in Sapling Plains]

Roach: Looking for the Elder? She just went on through here.

[after talking to Elder]

Roach: You don't look like you'd last a minute out there. Shows what I know...

[Npc Spies]

[generic]

Vi: It's super dangerous, but they're all pretty calm…

Leif: When you live surrounded by danger, it seems you get used to it?

Vi: No way! I could never get used to the Dead Landers!

Kabbu: And yet, they've had no choice…

[pet scorpion guy]

Vi: Scorpions as PETS!? That's nuts!

Kabbu: Their cuteness could stand to be a bit higher…

Leif: Bleh. After the desert we hoped we'd never see one again.

Kabbu: By the Queen! I never did ask!

Kabbu: D-Does your back hurt?

Vi: O-Oh yeah…

Leif: We're fine. Thanks for worrying, though.

[injured]

Leif: The Roaches fight the Dead Landers frequently, yet they're this hurt…

Kabbu: The Wasp King will answer for this!

Giant’s Lair, Stove

[story, walk towards roach]

Roach: H-Help...

Kabbu: Are you alright!?

Roach: That monster...he put the place on fire and rushed through the flames...!

Zasp: Through the flames!? That's…

Leif: Even our Bubble Shield couldn't pull that off...

Roach: Ngh... The sapling...

Maki: Save your strength. Everything's fine now!

Mothiva: Ugh. You just had to say that, didn't you.

Elizant: Everyone, protect this Roach!

Vi: I was just waiting for you to say it!

[post-battle]

Roach: I-Incredible...! You took out the constructs so fast!

Leif: They were like those in the Sand Castle…

Roach: They're usually harmless, but that monster's appearance riled them up…

Zasp: As if that wall of flames wasn't enough trouble.

Elizant: We'll have to find a way to cross, or shut them off.

Mothiva: Even MORE of them!?

Roach: W-What did we even do to them…

Maki: Team Snakemouth. My Queen. Leave these to Kina and I.

Zasp: Trying to hog all the glory, eh?

Kina: Stop being annoying. We need you to turn off that fire!

Elizant: Team Mothiva. Team Snakemouth. I will remain to assist Maki in defending the village.

Roach: A-A Queen will do that for us!?

Kabbu: A-Are you sure? We could stay as well!

Elizant: Time is of the essence. I need your teams to quell those flames!

Elizant: Make haste! Bugaria is counting on you!

Leif: We'll be back before you know it.

Vi: Yeah! Let's go!

Mothiva: Try not to slow us down. Ohohohoho!

Roach: I-I knew scouting was dangerous, but...thank you for saving me.

[Npc Spy]

Vi: He picked the wrong scouting shift, huh.

Leif: It's not every day a mad king blitzes through an ancient fiery land.

Kabbu: Yet he scouts knowing it was possible! Commendable!

[postcanon]

Roach: Even after the commotion, the constructs are still too hot.

Roach: Guess they won't be calming down for a while.

[Npc Spy]

Vi: He still wants to scout after all that!?

Leif: It's not like ANOTHER mad king's gonna come through.

Kabbu: Yet he scouts knowing it's still possible! Commendable!

Wasp Kingdom, Outside

[postgame]

Roach: Such beautiful flora...I wish the Elder had come with us.

[Npc Spy]

Leif: Just like that, Roaches come back into the fold.

Kabbu: Neo was raving to me earlier! There's so much we can learn from them!

Vi: Hehe. And they get to learn from us too!

Wasp Kingdom, Throne Room

[postgame]

Roach: The Wasp Kingdom's working closely with our people to exchange information.

Roach: Although, truth be told, we're benefitting way more from it...

[Npc Spy]

Leif: We're glad our rulers' words weren't empty. The roaches have found where to settle.

Vi: Who WOULDN'T wanna take 'em in!? They're the long lost bugs!

Kabbu: Well, when you put it that way...